Descendants of John SODEN
Second Generation
3. Fannie Mary SODEN (John ) was born 1 on 11 Oct 1830 in Coventy, Warwickshire, England. She died 2 on 04 Jan 1907 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio.
Fannie Mary Soden, daughter of John and Hannah Bellfield Soden, born 11 October 1830, in England, died 4 January 1907 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio. Married 25 October 1847, Thomas Elliman, born 1825 in England, died 5 September 1891 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio, son of Robert and Hannah Elliman. They had 5 children, Sarah Hannah, Thomas W., Nettie G., Edward Henry and Adda E.
Thomas and Mary left England and emigrated to America about 1853 and settled in Little York, Summit County, Ohio. Then in 1863 moved to Aurora, Portage County, Ohio.
Thomas Elliman farm was 50 acres in Lot 35, Aurora Township and 157 acres in Town 4, Range 9, Lot 8, Streetsboro Township, Portage County, Ohio. House was in Aurora Township: 1874 - 1978 Bicentennial Atlas of Portage County, Ohio pp. A-87 and A-107: Family emigrated from England: were in Little York, Summitt Co., Ohio about 1853; moved to Aurora, Oh in 1863.
When Thomas Elliman died, he did not have a will. From the Portage County Probate Court records on September 24, 1891 Letters of Administration were granted to T. W. Elliman and E. H. Elliman for the Estate of Thomas Elliman. The heirs listed were Mary F. Elliman, wife, T. W. Elliman, son, living at Streetsboro, Ohio, Sarah Cowley, daughter, living at Robinson, Kansas, Nettie Bissell, daughter, living at Bixter, Iowa, and Addie Elliman, daughter, living at Streetsboro, Ohio.
Personal property was listed at about $1,700.00 and Real Estate at about $7,000.00, total being $8,700.00.Ravenna Republican January 10, 1907, records the following death notice:
STREETSBORO - The funeral of Mrs. Mary Elliman, aged 78 years, was held from her late residence Sunday, Jan. 6. Rev. Beard of Manton officiating. Mary Soden was born in England and was the oldest of thirteen children, four of whom survive her. She leaves five children, Mrs. Sarah Cowley, who resides in a western state, Mrs. Nettie Seward of Hudson, Mrs. Addie Huffman of Doylestown, T. W. Elliman of Hudson and E. H. Elliman who resides on the homestead, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral excepting Mrs. Cowley.
(notice that the newspaper obituary states that Fannie May died on January 6 and her tombstone says January 4. Have not been able to verify which one is correct.)Thomas and Fannie Mary Elliman are both buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio. Tombstone reads:
ELLIMAN
Thomas Elliman died Set 5, 1891 age 66 yrs.
Fannie M., w/o Thomas Elliman, died Jan. 4, 1907 age 76 yrs, 4 mos.Possibly had a baby in England that was born and died there?
Fannie married Thomas ELLIMAN, son of Robert ELLIMAN and HANNAH, on 25 Oct 1847 in England. Thomas was born in 1825 in England. He died on 05 Sep 1891 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio. Thomas resided in Streetsboro, Ohio. He Episcopal. He was employed as in farmer.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY CITY OF STREETSBORO PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO
TOMBSTONE READS:
ELLIMAN
Thomas Elliman died Sep 5, 1891 age 66 yrs.
Fannie M., w/o Thomas Elliman, died Jan 4, 1907 age 76 yrs, 4 mos.
Thomas Elliman farm was 50 acres in Lot 35, Aurora Township and 157 acres in Town 4, Range 9, Lot 8, Streetsboro Township, Portage County, Ohio. House was in Aurora Township: 1874 - 1978 Bicentennial Atlas of Portage County, Ohio pp. A-87 and A-107: Family emigrated from England: were in Little Your, Summitt Co., Ohio about 1853; moved to Aurora, Oh in 1863.
Thomas and Fannie had the following children:
+ 15 F i Sarah Hannah ELLIMAN + 16 M ii Thomas W ELLIMAN + 17 F iii Nettie G ELLIMAN + 18 M iv Edward Henry ELLIMAN + 19 F v Adda E ELLIMAN
4. Joseph SODEN (John ) was born 1 in 1832 in England. He died 2 on 22 Apr 1893 in Lenox, Ashtabula County, Ohio from Dropsy at 62. Joseph resided in Lenox, Ohio. He was employed as in Farmer at Lenox, Ohio.
Joseph Soden, son of John and Hannah Bellfield Soden, born 1832 in England, died 22 April 1893 in Lenox, Ashtabula County, Ohio of dropsy at the age of 62. He married Ann Saunders. They had 3 children, Elizabeth, William Mark and Mary M.
Joseph was a farmer and Ann was a housewife.
Information taken from the 1880 Census Records of Ohio:
Inhabitants in Hartsgrove, in the County of Ashtabula, State of Ohio, 1st day of June, 1880:
Soden, Joseph, white, male, 49, married, farmer, either maimed, crippled, bed ridden, or other wise disabled, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England.
Soden, Ann, white, female, 49, wife, married, keeping house, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England.
When Joseph died, his application for Probate of Will listed the following as his next of kin: Ann Soden, his wife, residing in Lenox, Ashtabula County, Ohio; William M. Soden, son, residing in Lenox, Ashtabula County, Ohio; Elizabeth Miller, daughter, residing in Cleveland, Cuyohoga County, Ohio and Mary M. Hubbard, daughter, residing in Lenox, Ashtabula County, Ohio.WILL OF JOSEPH SODEN
I, Joseph Soden of Lenox Ashtabula County Ohio make this my last will and testament.
Item 1st It is my will that my just debts be paid out of my Estate.
Item 2nd All the remainder of my Estate I give to my wife Ann Soden
to use as she sees fit: to sell any or all of said Estate,
and to use the same for her benefit.
Item 3rd At the death of my said wife the balance of said Estate, if
there be any left, I give to my son and two daughters to be
divided as follows to wit: I give to my son Wm. M. Soden
the sum of one dollar, and the balance of said Estate, I give
to my two daughters Elizabeth Miller and Mary Hubbard share
and share alike.
Item 4th I appoint my said wife executor of this my last will and
testament and request that she be not ________ to give
_________.
In testimony where of, I have executed set my hand and seal the 12th
day of September 1892.
signed Joseph Soden
Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Soden as his last will and testament, in our presence and signed by us in his presences.
S. S. Morris
Minnie Morris(the Will of Joseph Soden was provided my Frank Soden)
CHILDREN OF JOSEPH AND ANN SAUNDERS SODEN1. Elizabeth Soden, daughter of Joseph and Ann Saunders Soden
married Elbert W. Miller 8 March 1874.
2. William Mark Soden, son of Joseph and Ann Saunders Soden, born
1851, died 18 October 1916. Married Louise J. Scott.
3. Mary M. Soden, daughter of Joseph and Ann Saunders Soden, born
October 1861. Married 9 March 1882 to Simon Hubbard.
Joseph married Ann SAUNDERS. Ann was born in England. She died on 25 Oct 1901 in Ashtabula, Ohio. Ann was employed as in housewife.
They had the following children:
20 F i Elizabeth A. SODEN.
Elizabeth A. Soden, daughter of Joseph and Ann (Saunders) Soden, married 8 March 1874 at Haperfield, Ohio to Elbert W. Miller.Elizabeth married Elbert W MILLER on 08 Mar 1874 in Harpersfield, Ohio. + 21 M ii William Mark SODEN 22 F iii Mary M SODEN was born in Oct 1861.
Mary M. Soden, daughter of Joseph and Ann (Saunders) Soden, born October 1861, married 9 March 1882 to Simon Hubbard.Mary married Simon HUBBARD on 09 Mar 1882.
5. Mark SODEN (John ) was born 1 on 28 Sep 1832 in Yorkshire, , England. He died 2 on 15 Feb 1906 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. Mark resided in Robinson, Kansas. He Methodist. He was employed as in farmer.
Mark Soden, son of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, was born 28 September 1832 in England, died 15 February 1906 at his home south of Robinson, Brown, County, Kansas. Married 1 December 1862 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio to Ann Cowley, born 19 July 1838 at Isle of Man, died 17 June 1925 at her home near Robinson, Brown County, Kansas, daughter of Hugh and Jane (Killey) Cowley. They had 6 children, Burritt, Ellen J., John, George Hugh, Hattie R. and William M.
Mark and Ann arrived in Kansas in the spring 1867 from Ohio in a covered wagon and settled on a farm south of Robinson, Kansas. The old town of Robinson (not yet named) was at that time on the east west road (3/4 mile south of Robinson). The farm was on the south side of the road. He later bought up other farms until he owned one square mile of land.
From the deed record books at the Brown County Court House, Mark bought a farm, the east half of the southwest quarter of section nine in township three, of range eighteen in the District of Land, from O. H. McCauley on July 6, 1868 for $1000.00. Mark bought some more land, east half of the southeast half of section eight in township three of range eighteen from H. S. Pynel on January 17, 1880 for $680.00. Mark also bought lots 44, 46 & 48 on the northwest side of California Avenue in the Crounse addition and lots #127, 129, 131, 133 and 135 on the west side of Temple Street from Sarah Peek on January 18, 1888. (From reading "The History of Robinson" , Mark bought the last 40 acres of Old Robinson when it was sold.)
1875 FEDERAL CENSUS
When the 1875 Federal Census were taken, the taker visited the Mark Soden family on the 1st day of March 1875 at their farm south of Robinson, Kansas in Brown County, Township of Robinson, Post Office Robinson, Kansas. He recorded that Mark Soden age 42, white male, married, born in England, immigrating to Ohio, farmer, with value of real estate at $2000.00, personal property value of $600.00; his wife, Ann, age 38, born Isle of Man and three sons, Burritt age 11, John age 5 and George age 1. One daughter, E. J. age 8. It was also noted that Mark and Ann could both read and write.
Also taken at that time was the agriculture census. The census taker recorded Mark Soden owner, 160 acres; 125 acres of land under fence, 28 acres not under fence, cash value of farm $2000.00, cash value of farming implements and machinery $20.00, total amount of wages paid during the year, including board $60.00, fences (measured in rods) in stone 260, board 470; number of acres sown in fall of 1874 - winter wheat 22 acres, rye 1 acres, corn 65 acres, barley 10 acres and 5 acres oats. Number of acres sown or planted in 1875 shows 1/4 acres irish potatoes.1885 FEDERAL CENSUS
When the 1885 Federal Census was taken the taker visited the Mark Soden family on March 1, 1885 at their home south of Robinson, Kansas, in Township of Robinson, County of Brown and Post Office of Robinson, Kansas. He recorded Mark Soden age 52, white male, married, born in England, immigrating to Ohio, farmer; his wife Ann age 46, housekeeper, born on Isle of Man. The taker recorded Bert Soden age 21, white male, single, farmer, John age 14, George age 11, William age 5, Ella age 18, Harritt age 7, Cinday Reed age 19, born in Missouri. The taker also recorded that John, George, Ella and Harritt had attended school within the year.ROBINSON INDEX JULY 17, 1896
The populist Caucus held their caucus last Saturday at Truex & Truex
hardware store. The following delegates were elected to the county convention to meet in Hiawatha July 18, next Saturday: F. M. Pearl, W. M. Nellans, J.A. Jeffries, J. H. Thuma, C.M. Truex, H. J. Williams, Thos. H. Teague, W. S. Higgins, John A. Dowell, H. Crounse, M. Soden and C. R. Martin.
TIDBITS FROM FAMILY MEMBERS
When Mark and Ann build their house, Mark hand dug the well which
provided their water supply.
BROWN COUNTY WORLD FEBRUARY 2, 1906
Mark Soden, aged 74, died Feb. 15, at his home south of Robinson, after a short illness with la grippe. He came to Brown County in 1867. He is survived by a wife, one daughter and three sons, all of Robinson. Rev. H. M. Byers conducted the funeral at the Methodist church and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.ROBINSON INDEX FEBRUARY 22, 1906
DEATHS: SODEN
Mark Soden died at his home south of Robinson Thursday night at 11 o'clock after a short illness. He had been suffering for several days with an attack of la grippe, which agitated a chronic case of heart trouble with which he had suffered for several years.
Mark Soden was born in Yorkshire, England, September 28, 1832, and died near Robinson, Kansas, February 15, 1906. He was married December 1, 1862, to Miss Ann Cowley in Cleveland, Ohio. To this union were born two daughters and four sons, of which one son and one daughter have preceded him to the spirit world. In the spring of 1867, he with his wife and children left their home in Ohio and came to Brown County, Kansas and settled on their farm where he lived until his death. Mr. Soden was a man of honest principles and always aimed to deal honest with his fellowman. He loved his home and strove to make it a place of comfort and happiness. There remains to mourn his death a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Furse, three sons, Burrit, John and William, all of Robinson, also six sisters and one brother, with a host of friends and neighbors. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. H. M . Byers after which the remains were laid to rest in the Rose Hill cemetery by the side of those of his son and daughter.
Lagrippe - a contagious virus disease like a severe cold, characterized by fever, bronchial inflammation, catarrhal discharge and intestinal disorder, influenza; also spelled grip.When Mark Soden passed away, no will was left that was on record.
CHILDREN OF MARK AND ANN (COWLEY) SODEN
1. Burritt Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born
26 August 1863 in Ohio, died 23 July 1952 at Atchison,
Atchison County, Kansas. Married 17 March 1885 to
Cinderella "Cindy" Reed, born 28 February 1866 in Illinois,
died 21 August 1951 at Horton, Brown County, Kansas. They
had 8 children, Joseph E., Albert, Nettie, Charles, William
Mark, Clara Mae, George Henry and Howard.
2. Ellen J. Soden, daughter of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born
19 February 1867, died 21 June 1886. Married 2 February 1886
to Albert C. Geiger, born 15 May 1863, died 7 July 1937. They
had no children.
3. John Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 31
December 1870, died 27 January 1947. Married 24 December 1898
in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas to Cora Parker. They had
2 children, John Chester M. and Henry Edward.
4. George Hugh Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 9
December 1873, died 10 December 1900 (27 years old).
5. Hattie R. Soden, daughter of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born
31 August 1877, died 2 February 1942. Married 25 December 1902
to Albertus "Bert" Furse. They had one son, Emery.
6. William M. Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born
11 February 1880, died 26 October 1950.
Mark married 1 Ann COWLEY, daughter of Hugh COWLEY and Jane KILLEY, on 01 Dec 1862 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Ann was born 2 on 19 Jul 1838 in Isle of Man. She died 3 on 17 Jun 1925 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas.
BROWN COUNTY WORLD JUNE 1925
DEATHS:
Soden - Mrs. Ann Soden, 86 years old, died at her home near Robinson Sunday morning, June 7. She was the mother of Mrs. Bert Furse, Bert Soden, both of Robinson; Will Soden, of Canyon City,Colo.; John Soden of western Kansas. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home. Burial was made in Robinson cemetery.
BROWN COUNTY WORLD JUNE 1925
Obituary:
Soden - Ann Cowley Soden was born on the Isle of Man, July 19, 1838, died at her home near Robinson, June 7, 1925, at the age of 86 years, 10 months, 18 days. She came to the United States when she was 12 years old, settled in Ohio with her father, mother, Hugh and Jane Cowley. On December 1, 1862 she was untied in marriage to Mark Soden at Cleveland, Ohio. They left Ohio in 1867, came to Robinson, Kansas moved on the farm where she lived at the time of death. Mrs. Soden was the mother of 6 children, all of whom she raised to maturity, 4 of her children survive her, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Her husband, 2 children, 4 grandchildren passed on before her. Mr. Soden dying Feb. 15, 1906. The surviving children are Buritt Soden, Mrs. Hattie Furse of Robinson; John Soden of Brewster, Kansas; Wm. Soden, Cannon City, Colo. Mrs. Soden was one of the few pioneer women left in the community. She united with the Christian church in Ohio, was a good woman, beloved by all who knew her, a loving mother, kind neighbor, who will be missed by all. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. H. C. Wassell. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.Ann Soden's Will copied from Brown County Courthouse Records.
ANN SODEN'S WILL
In the name of God, Amen. I, Ann Soden, widow of Mark Soden, deceased, of Brown County State of Kansas, being in good bodily health and of sound and disposing mind and memory, calling to mind the frailty and uncertainty of human life, and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs, and directing how the estates with which it has pleased God to bless me shall be disposed of after my decease, while I have strength and capacity so to do, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making null and void all other last wills and testaments by me heretofore made. And first I commend my immortal being to Him who gave it, and my body to the earth.
And as to my worldly estate, and all the property, real, personal, or mixed,of which I shall die seized and possessed, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, I devise, bequeath, and dispose thereof in the name following towit;
Imprimis. My will is, that all my just debts and funeral charges shall by my executor hereinafter named, be paid out of the personal estate which I may leave at the time of my decease, if the same be sufficient therefor, as it is my desire that no part of the real property which I may leave at the time of my decease be taken or applied to the payment of debts unless my personal property be not sufficient.
Item. After the payment of all my just debts and funeral charges from the proceeds of my personal property, I direct that the remainder of my personal property be given share and share alike to my children, namely, Burritt Soden, John Soden, Hattie R. Furse, and William Soden, division to be made in kind if the same can be done without manifest injury to said children, but if in the opinion of my executor hereinafter named such division cannot be made in the kind, then I direct that my executor sell the personal property within sixty days of my decease, and after the payment of my debts and funeral expenses, that he divide the net proceeds of such personal property among my said children, giving to each an equal amount.
Item. Inasmuch as my son John Soden has received from his
Ann Soden
father, with what I have already given him, what I deam his fair portion, I give, devise, and bequeath to my son, Burritt Soden, that tract of land described as follows, the east one-half of the west one-half of the north-west quarter of section sixteen (16), township three (3), range eighteen (18) in Brown County, Kansas: and to my son, William Soden, the following tract of land, towit, the east one-half of the west one-half of the south-west quarter of section nine (9), township three (3), range eighteen (18) in Brown county, Kansas, and to my daughter Hattie R. Furse the following described tract of land, namely, the west one-half of the east one-half of the south-east quarter of section eight (8), township three (3), range eighteen (18) in Brown county, Kansas.Lastly, I do nominate and appoint my son William Soden to be the executor of this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I, the said Ann Soden, have to this my last will and testament, contained on two sheets of paper, and to each sheet thereof, subscribed my name, in presence of the witnesses named below, and declare this to be my last will and testament, on this the 1st day of March, A.D. 1906.
Ann SodenSigned, sealed, published, and declared by the said Ann Soden as and for her last will and testament, in the presence of as, who, at her request, and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto on the day and date above written.
J. B. Mitchell
Frank IdolFuneral Expenses for Ann Soden by Glenn Furse
June 8, 1925 Casket 250.00
June 8, 1925 Vault 90.00
June 8, 1925 Dress 26.00
June 8, 1925 Embalming 20.00
June 8, 1925 Grave linning 5.00
June 8, 1925 Hearse service 10.00
________
401.00
In the Matter of the Estate of Ann Soden (deceased) final account of the administrator Frank Idol adm. of Ann Soden , deceased, made this 7th day of June A.D. 1927
Asset Bank of Robinson 411.56
Sale of WS Bonds 404.30
Interest on WS Bonds 8.51
House Hold Goods 12.00
_______
836.371925
Sept. 17 Amount paid S T ? 2.00
Sept. 17 Amount paid " " 5.65
Sept. 17 amount paid ? Idol 2.00
Sept. 18 amount paid James ? 10.00
Sept. 18 amount paid V C VanVoorhes 12.00
Sept. 19 amount paid J. W. Collins 2.00
Sept. 21 amount paid Glenn Furse 401.00
Nov. 25 amount paid Hattie Furse 9.00
Dec. 8 amount paid Rev H C Wassell 5.00
Sept. 19 amount paid W W Farmer 3.50
Sept. 19 amount paid J B Mitchell 4.50
Feb. 4, 1926 amount paid Nancy A Ham P.J. 1.00
Sept. 18, 1925 amount paid " " " " 8.50
March 12, 1927 amount paid Maude Griffis .91
July 9, 1927 amount paid D L Batson 8.50
July 11, 1927 amount paid Nancy A Ham PJ 7.00
July 11, 1927 amount paid Frank Idol 25.00
July 12, 1927 amount paid Burritt Soden 82.21
July 12, 1927 amount paid John Soden 82.21
July 12, 1927 amount paid Hattie R Soden 82.20
July 12, 1927 amount paid William Soden 82.20
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836.37
They had the following children:
+ 23 M i Burritt SODEN 24 F ii Ellen J SODEN was born 1 on 19 Feb 1867 in Ohio. She died 2 on 21 Jun 1886.
Ellen J. Soden, daughter of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 19 February 1867 in Ohio, died 21 June 1886. Married 2 February 1886 to Albert C. Geiger, born 15 May 1863 in Homer, Illinois, died 7 July 1937 at Everest, Brown County, Kansas. They had no children.
Brown County World 1886
Mrs. Albert Geiger, a much loved lady of Robinson, died last Monday and was buried Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Geiger were married last February.Ellen married 1 Albert GEIGER on 02 Feb 1886. Albert was born on 15 May 1863 in Homer, Ill.. He died on 07 Jul 1937 in Everest, Brown County, Kansas.
Hiawatha Daily World July 8, 1931
DEATHS: Geiger - Albert C. Geiger was born May 15, 1863, at Homer, Ill., died at his home near Everest, Kansas July 7, 1937, at the age of 75 years, 1 month, 22 days. Death followed an illness of almost 2 years. He came to Kansas with his parents in early childhood, resided on the Geiger homestead 5 miles north of Everest until into his manhood. Early in life he united with the Methodist church, remaining a constant, faithful member unto the end. On June 17, 1889 he was married to Miss Mary Parker. There were born 5 children to this union: Mrs. Birdie Nottingham, Mrs. Dola Hauber, Mrs. Cora Bearce, Mrs. Lula Kesall, Clarence, of the home. All these with 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Evelyn Gore, Lesley Nottingham, 1 great grandchild, Shirley Anne, survive. Mr. Geiger was widely known for his stability and strength of character. He was a very successful farmer, business man. He was a cheerful supporter of the church, which with the home interest were the things most in his thoughts. His life was an example of the sturdy poineer and of the finest qualities of living. Besides the immediate family, other near relatives mourning his passing are: Dr. Chas Geiger, of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. G. D. Bollinger, of Everest, Kansas, Mrs. A. B. Bengstom of Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. L.J. Hooper of Robinson, Kansas, G. C. Geiger, Mrs. A. O. Madison, of Everest. There are many other relatives, friends who will miss him. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Everest Methodist church in charge of rev. E. L. Torrence, burial in Robinson cemetery.+ 25 M iii John SODEN 26 M iv George Hugh SODEN was born on 09 Dec 1873. He died on 10 Dec 1900.
George Hugh Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 9 December 1873, died 10 December 1900 at the age of 27 years.
Robinson Index January 19, 1894
Meadow Brook School - Fannie Moore, teacher perfect attendance in Principal's Room- MD Thuduim, Teacher
George Soden
Hattie Soden
Robinson Index February 16, 1894
Meadow Brook School Honor Roll for month ending February 9, 1894
George Soden
Brown County World December 14, 1900
George Soden, a single young man, who lived with his father and mother one half mile south of Robinson, died suddenly last Monday morning. His funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. W. C. Hanson and Undertaker John Walters after which his body was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery to await the resurrection morning.+ 27 F v Hattie R SODEN 28 M vi William M SODEN was born on 11 Feb 1880. He died on 26 Oct 1950.
William M. Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 11 February 1880, died 26 October 1950.William married Jennie A KALLENBERGER in Nov 1906 in Willis, Brown County, Kansas. Jennie died on 18 Aug 1947.
6. Elizabeth SODEN (John ) was born 1 in 1836 in Shilton, England. Elizabeth on 24 Jan 1836 Christiend Shilton Warkwickshire England.
Elizabeth Soden, daughter of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, born 1836 in England. Elizabeth was Christened January 1836 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. Married 16 February 1861 to Henry Martin in Northfield, Summit County, Ohio. They had 6 children, Will, Mary, Hannah, Jennie, Minnie and Rachel.
No other information available at this time (1997).
Elizabeth married Henry MARTIN on 16 Feb 1861 in Northfield, Summit County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
29 M i Will MARTIN 30 F ii Mary MARTIN 31 F iii Hannah MARTIN 32 F iv Jennie MARTIN 33 F v Minnie MARTIN 34 F vi Rachel MARTIN
7. Margaret SODEN (John ) was born 1 on 26 Nov 1837 in Shilton, England. Margaret on 24 Dec 1837 Christianed Shilton Warwickshire England.
Margaret Soden, daughter of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, born 26 November 1837 in England. Margaret was christened 24 December 1837 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. Married 3 November 1862 in Brunswick, Summit County, Ohio to Robert Tibbetts, born 6 February 1840 in Soham, England, son of Thomas Soden Tibbetts and Jane (Carter) Tibbetts. They had 3 children, Matthias, Walter and Luna.
No other information available at this time (1997).
Margaret married Robert TIBBITTS, son of Thomas Soden TIBBITTS and Jane CARTER, on 03 Nov 1862 in Brunswick, Summit County, Ohio. Robert was born on 06 Feb 1840 in Soham, England. Robert resided in P.O. Brunswick, Ohio. He came to America in 1852. He was the youngest of nine children. He was employed as in farmer.
History of Medina County and Ohio
Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time, embracing its topography, geological, physical and climatic features; its agricultural, stock-growing, railroad interests, etc.: A History of Medina County, giving an account of its aboriginal inhabitants, early settlement by the whites, pioneer incidents, its growth, its improvements, organization of the County, its judicial history, its business and industries, churches, schools, ect.; Biographical Sketches; Portraits of some of the Early Settlers and Prominent Men ect., ect. Illustrated Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street 1881.The following article was taken from the book mentioned above.
ROBERT TIBBITS, farmer; P.O. Brunswick. Thomas Soden Tibbitts was a native of England, and was married to Jane Carter. They had nine children, the youngest of whom was the subject of this sketch. He was born in Soham, England, Feb. 6, 1840, and came here with his parents in 1852. He carried on the business of huckster and worked on the farm. He married Nov. 2, 1862, to Margaret Soden, who was born in Shilton, England, Nov. 26, 1837. They have two children, Matthias and Walter; the former is attending college at Berea, Ohio. They had no opportunity to obtain an education, and intend to give their children all the advantages of education as possible.
Robert and Margaret had the following children:
35 M i Matthias TIBBITTS 36 M ii Walter TIBBITTS 37 F iii Luna TIBBITTS
8. Edward SODEN (John ) was born 1 in Jun 1839 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. He died 2 on 31 Mar 1908 in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Edward resided in Jefferson, Ohio. He was employed as in farmer.
Edward Soden, son of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, born June 1839 in England, died 31 March 1908 in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Edward at the age of 21 married 13 December 1868 in Portage County, Ohio, Rosella "Rosa" Preston, age 18, born 1843, died 24 April 1900. They had 4 children, William E., Waldo H., Cora Bell and Gertrude.
Edward Soden - Army Service - enlisted October 29, 1861, Co. I., 6th OVVC, mustered out, 27 June, 1865 - Petersburg, VA.
Information taken from the 1880 Ohio Census Records:
Inhabitants in Jefferson Township, in the County of Ashtabula, State of Ohio, 16th day of June, 1880.
Soden, Edward, white, male, 40, married, farmer, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England.
Soden, Rosella, white, female, 38, wife, married, keeping house, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Ohio.
Soden, Waldo, white, male, 10, son, single, at school, attended school within the year, born in Ohio, father born in England, mother born in Ohio.
Soden, Clara B., white, female, 7, daughter, single, born in Ohio, father born in England, mother born in Ohio.
Hickok, Nelson, white, male, 30, single, servant, farm labor, born in Ohio, father born unknown, mother born unknown.
Taken from the 1918 Rural Directory of Ashtabula County, on page 180:Edward Soden was a veteran of the Civil War, and prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County. Born in England he came to America in 1859, locating in Cleveland, where he remained until the Civil War. He served with Co. I, 6th Ohio Cavalry, in service for three years and nine months. After his discharge he came to Ashtabula County, settling on farm of 230 acres in Jefferson Township. He died March 31, 1908. His wife died April 24, 1900. To Mr. and Mrs. Soden four children were born: H.W., Clara who married George Coup, lived in Ashtabula, Gertrude, deceased and William who lived in Austinburg.
When Edward died his application for probate Will listed his next of kin as follows: no wife, Waldo H. Soden, son, residing at Jefferson, Ohio,
William E. Soden, son, residing at Jefferson, Ohio, and Clara B. Coup, daughter, residing at Ashtabula, Ohio.WILL OF EDWARD SODEN
Jefferson Ohio March 18, 1908
I Edward Soden being of sound mind desire and do here by make this my last will and testament.
I first desire that all my debts be paid in full and that three hundred dollars ($300.00) be expended for a monument to be erected over my grave and all funeral expenses by paid.
I hereby give and bequeath to my son Waldo H. Soden the use for life the farm on which he now resides known as the Rydes farm the same after his death to be equally divided between his children, Harold Soden and Hazel Soden any in debtedness on the same to be paid from my estate or the proceeds from the sale of any personal property.
In addition I give and bequeath to the said Waldo H. Soden one hundred dollars ($100.00) and all personal property in his possession now kept on the farm on which he resides.
I hereby give and bequeath to my granddaughters Vesta Coup Doris Coup and Ethel Coup the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) each the same to be kept at interest until they become of age.
My property both real and personal after paying all debts and legacies I give and bequeath to my son William E. Soden without ___________.
Signed Edward SodenWitnesses
E.L. Miller
D. B. Hinzman
C. L. WallaceCHILDREN OF EDWARD AND ROSELLA "ROSA" SODEN
1. William E. Soden, son of Edward and Rosella (Preston)
Soden, died 19 March 1952. Married Elizabeth___________.
They had no children.
2. Waldo H. (also known as H. W.) Soden, son of Edward and
Rosella (Preston) Soden, born 26 April 1870. Married 26
December 1898 to Edith Belknap of Austinburg, Ohio. They
had 2 children, Harold Edward and Hazel Edith. He then married
18 November 1918 to Agnes Edson, born 21 October 1889 at
Jefferson, Ohio, daughter of Freeman and Margaret (Doyle)
Edson. They had one daughter, Dorothy Elizabeth.
3. Cora Bell Soden, daughter of Edward and Rosella (Preston)
Soden, born 30 October 1872. Married George Coup. They had
3 children, Vesta, Doris and Ethel.
4. Gertrude Soden, daughter of Edward and Rosella (Preston)
Soden, born 16 March 1879, died 1 April 1879.
Edward married Rosella PRESTON on 13 Dec 1868 in Portage County, Ohio. Rosella was born in 1843. She died on 24 Apr 1900.
They had the following children:
38 M i William E SODEN died on 19 Mar 1952.
Taken from the 1918 Rural Directory of Ashtabula County page 180:
W. E. Soden with wife Elizabeth, also resided at R. D. 1, Jefferson, had a gasoline engine, piultry and bees, 42 acres of land.
The Sentinel October 12, 1893 Street Fair Prizes
W. Soden, Jefferson took first prize for the best general purpose horse, at Ashtabula Street Fair.
When William E. Soden died his application for probate will listed
Elizabeth Soden, his wife as his widow, residing at Austinburg, Ohio and no heirs other that widow named.
Application With Itemized Statement For Determination of Inheritance Tax
Chevrolet Sedan $75.00
Undivided one-half interest in the following decribed real estate:
PARCEL NO. 1: Situated in the Township of Austinburg, County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio; the following strip of land commencing at the southwest corner of land owned by Della Caloway, Wife of A. H. Caloway, running north along the line of said Caloway to the south line of land owned by A. A. Root; thence west along the line of said Root, forty (40) feet; thence south to the line of the highway known as Jefferson Street; thence east to the place of beginning.
Parcel No. 1 being the same premises conveyed to W. E. Soden and Elizabeth Soden by deed recorded in Volume 272, Page 189 of the Ashtabula County Record Deeds.
The said W. E. Soden being the same person as the decedent, William. E. Soden.
PARCEL NO. 2: Situated in the Township of Austinburg, County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio, and being known as a part of Lot No. 26 in said township and bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the northeast corner of a tract of land deeded by E. C. Bond to W. E. Soden and Elizabeth Soden, which deed was recorded in Volume 272 at page 189 of the Records of Deeds of Ashtabula County, Ohio, and which point is also in the south line of lands in said Lot 26 now or formerly owned by A. A. Root; thence south along the east line of said lands so deeded to W. E. Soden and Elizabeth Soden, as aforesaid, to the southeast corner thereof, being also in the center line of Jefferson Street; thence east along the center of Jefferson Street six (6) feet to a point; thence north paralled with the east line of said Soden's land and six (6) feet distant therefrom to the north line of lands of Della Caloway, being also in the south line of said Root's land; thence west six (6) feet to the place of beginning and containing about 1200 square feet of land.
Parcel No. 2 being the same premises conveyed to W. E. Soden and Elizabeth Soden by deed recorded in Volume 299, Page 184 of the Ashtabula County Record of Deeds.
The two parcels above described constitute one lot, the undivided one-half interest of both lots being appraised at $1,500.00.
The said W. E. Soden being the same person as the decedent, William E. Soden.
Total Personal Property 75.00
Total Real Property 1,500.00
Total Assets !,575.00
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, William E. Soden, of the Township of Austinburg, County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio, being of full age and of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling all Wills by me heretofore made.
Item One: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate as soon as practicable after my desease.
Item Two: I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Elizabeth Soden, all the rest, residue and remainder of my property, of whatsoever nature, wheresoever situated and whether by me now owned or hereafter acquired, to be hers, absolutely and forever.
Item Three: Provided, however, that if my said wife, Elizabeth Soden, be deceased at or prior to my death, Item Two above is hereby revoked and my property shall pass as provided in Item Four of this, my Last Will and Testament.
Item Four: All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, of whatsoever nature, wheresoever situated and whether by me now owned or hereafter acquired, I give, devise and bequeath my wife's neice and nephew, namely: Josephine Priebe of 654 Adkins Road, Willoughby, Ohio and Robert W. Fishler of North Ridge East, Ashtabula, Ohio, share and share alike, to be theirs, absolutely and in fee simple.
Item Five: I nominate and appoint my wife, Elizabeth Soden, Executrix of this, my Last Will and Testament, and direct that she serve without bond.
Item Six: In order to make distribution of my estate and to carry into effect all the provisions of this, my Last Will and Testament, my said Executrix is hereby authorized and empowered to sell and dispose of any and all of my estate, whether real, personal or mixed, for such prices and upon such terms of credit as she may deem best, and I authorize her to execute and deliver to the purchaseer the full title thereof in fee simple. I further authorize her to execute all written instruments necessary to pass title to or release claim upon either real or personal property, all without applying to any Court for authority so to do and in as full and complete a manner and form as I could do if living.
Provided, however, that in the event my said wife, Elizabeth Soden, be unable to accept this trust or administer it to completion, then my wife's neice, Josephine Priebe, shall be appointed in her place and stead and with the same rights, privileges and immunities as heretofore conveyed upon my said wife, and likewise without bond.
Provided, however, that in the event my said wife, Elizabeth Soden, be living at the time of my decease, Item Four shall not become operative, but my property shall be devised and bequeathed as specified in Item Two of this will.
In Witness Whereof, I have herunto set my had at Jefferson, Ohio this 15th day of February, 1949.
William E. Soden
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said William E. Soden in our presence and by him published as and for his Last Will and Testament, and at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names as attesting witnesses at Jefferson, Ohio this 15th day of February, 1949.
L. K. Teatsorth residing at Jefferson, Ohio
Jacqueline Smith residing at Jefferson, OhioWilliam married ELIZABETH. + 39 M ii Waldo H SODEN + 40 F iii Cora Bell SODEN 41 F iv Gertrude SODEN was born on 16 Mar 1879. She died on 01 Apr 1879.
10. George H SODEN (John ) was born 1 in 1844 in Shilton, England. He died 2 on 24 May 1898 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio from pneumonia. George resided in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He Army Service. He died of pneumonia age 54. He was employed as in mechanic. He on 03 Mar 1844 Shilton Warwickshire, England.
George H. Soden, son of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, was born 1844 in England, died 24 May 1898 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio, at the age of 54 of pneumonia. George was christened 1 March 1844 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. He first married Cynthia M. Allyn, born 1848 in Rome, Ohio, died 6 September 1875 in a horse and wagon accident. They had one daughter, Luna P. He then married Maria Ordirkirk and they had 3 children, Agnes Cynthia, Ethel and Ward (who had red hair).
George served in the Army. He made a living as a mechanic.
Geneva Times September 9, 1875
FATAL ACCIDENT
One of the saddest accidents it has been our duty to record occurred on Monday afternoon, in South Harpersfield, resulting in the death of Mrs. Soden, wife of Mr. Geo. Soden, of Geneva, and by which her little daughter, some six years old, was badly injured, and a Mrs. Allen was also injured - and at the time thought fatally. The circumstances as they reach us are these: Mr. Allen and wife, of Hartsgrove, and Mrs. Soden and daughter, of Geneva, were going south in a one-seated wagon, drawn by a pair of horses - Mr. A. and the women being on the seat, and the little girl in front. When near the house of John Chapin, some part of the harness parted, dropping the neck yoke from one of the horses, and letting the pole to the ground. The horses ran and became unmanageable, but Mr. A. kept them in the road. When the pole of the wagon struck the narrow bridge south of Chapin's the concussion threw Mrs. S. out, she striking upon the timbers of the bridge. The team dashed along and in turn Mrs. A. and the child were thrown out, and finally the wagon was upset, spilling out Mr. A., but not seriously injuring him. The others were picked up and carried to the house of Mr. Chapin, where Mrs. Soden died soon after, living only some fifteen minutes. In falling she struck upon her head and back part of her chest. Her body was taken across the road to Mr.__________ and there laid out, the others remaining at Mr. C.'s Dr. F. W. Pietcher, who had been to Trumbull, to visit a patient came along soon after the sad affair and was called in. He found Mrs. Allen, who was terribly bruised about the head, alternately delirious and stupid, indeed no doubt by concussion of the brain. The injuries of the child were also on the head, and of serious nature.
Later at this writing, Wednesday, evening, we learn that Mrs. Allen's condition is more hopeful and that she has been removed to her home, in Hartagrove. The little daughter of Mrs. Soden is considered out of danger.
George married (1) Maria ORDIRKIRK.
They had the following children:
42 F i Agnes Cynthia SODEN was born on 02 Oct 1879.
George also married (2) Cynthia M ALLYN on 11 Apr 1870 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Cynthia was born on 16 Jan 1848 in Rome, Ohio. She died on 06 Sep 1875 in Harpersfield, Ohio.
Geneva Times September 9, 1875
FATAL ACCIDENT
One of the saddest accidents it has been our duty to record occurred on Monday afternoon, in South Harpersfield, resulting in the death of Mrs. Soden, wife of Mr. Geo. Soden, of Geneva, and by which her little daughter, some six years old, was badly injured, and a Mrs. Allen was also injured - and at the time thought fatally. The circumstances as they reach us are these: Mrs. Allen and wife, of Hartsgrove, and Mrs. Soden and daughter, of Geneva, were going south in a one-seated wagon, drawn by a pair of horses - Mr. A. and the women being on the seat, and the little girl in front. When near the house of John Chapin, some part of the harness parted, dropping the neck yoke from one of the horses, and letting the pole to the ground. The horses ran and became unmnageable, but Mr. A. kept them in the road. When the pole of the wagon struck the narrow bridge south of Chapin's the concurasion threw Mrs. S. out, she striking upon the timbers of the bridge. The team dashed along and in turn Mrs. A. and the child were thrown out, and finally the wagon was upset, spilling out Mr. A., but not seriously injuring him. The others were picked up and carried to the house of Mr. Chapin, where Mrs. Soden died soon after, living only some fifteen minutes. In falling she struck upon her head and back part of her chest. Her body was taken across the road to Mr.__________ and there laid out, the others remaining at Mr. C.'s Dr. F. W. Pietcher, who had been to Trumbull, to visit a patient came along soon after the sad affair and was called in. He found Mrs. Allen, who was terribly bruised about the head, alternately delirious and stupid, indueed no doubt by concussion of the brain. The injuries of the child were also on the head, and of serious nature.
Later at this writing, Wednesday, evening, we learn that Mrs. Allen's condition is more hopeful and that she has been removed to her home, in Hartagrove. The little daughter of Mrs. Soden is considered out of danger.
George and Cynthia had the following children:
43 F ii Luna P SODEN was born on 03 Apr 1871.
11. Rebecca J SODEN (John ) was born 1 in 1846 in Shilton, England. Rebecca on 04 Jan 1846 Christianed Shilton Warwickshire England.
Rebecca J. Soden, daughter of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, born 1846 in England. Rebecca was christened 4 January 1846 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. Married 22 February 1869 in Medina, Medina County, Ohio to William B. Henderson. They had 2 children, Gertrude and Libbie.
Rebecca married William B HENDERSON on 22 Feb 1869 in Medina, Medina County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
44 F i Gertrude HENDERSON 45 F ii Libbie HENDERSON
12. Rachael Amanda SODEN (John ) was born 1 in 1848 in Shilton, England. Rachael on 18 Jun 1848 Christianed Shilton Warwickshire England.
Amanda Rachel Soden, daughter of John and Hannah (Bellfield ) Soden, born 1848 in England. Amanda was christened 18 June 1848 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. Married 24 September 1868 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio to Bradford W. Randall. They had 6 children, Radah, Maud, Margie, Nellie, Callie and Laura.
Rachael married 1 Bradford W RANDALL on 24 Sep 1868 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
46 M i Radah RANDALL 47 F ii Maud RANDALL 48 F iii Margie RANDALL 49 F iv Nellie RANDALL 50 F v Callie RANDALL 51 F vi Laura RANDALL
13. Sarah Jennie SODEN (John ) was born 1 in 1851 in Shilton, England. Sarah on 17 Aug 1851 Christianed Shelton Warwickshire England. She Archie was a famous writer.
Sarah Jennie Soden, daughter of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, born 1851 in England. Sarah was christened 17 August 1851 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. Married 1 June 1876 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio, to Samuel Bell. They had 3 children, Archie, Kaite and Bessie.
(Frank Soden said that Archie Bell was a famous author)
Sarah married Samuel BELL on 01 Jun 1876 in Geneva, Ashtabula Co, Ohio.
They had the following children:
52 M i Archie BELL
14. Harriet Amelia SODEN (John ) was born 1 in 1853 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. She died on 16 Nov 1921. Harriet on 17 Mar 1853 Christianed Shilton Warwickshire England.
Harriet Amelia Soden, daughter of John and Hannah (Bellfield) Soden, born 14 February 1853 in England, died 16 November 1921. Harriet was christened 17 March 1853 in Shilton, Warwickshire, England. Married 17 March 1877 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio to Wells Henry Reeve, born 22 February 1853, died 5 April 1923 at Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio. When Harriet and Wells applied for the marriage license, Harriet was residing at Hartsgrove, Ohio and Wells was residing at New Lyme, Ohio. They had one child, Leah Viola.
Harriet married 1 Wells Henry REEVE on 17 Mar 1877. Wells was born on 22 Feb 1853. He died on 05 Apr 1923 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
53 F i Leah Viola REEVE
