57. Clara J. Caven
This is the ancestor of William R King who authored the 1989 Caven genealogyl update. He is descended from their daughter, Eileen Elizabeth Henderson Kelley.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, p. 14.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH., 1989, p. 14, which indicates Samuel was buried in Leesburg Cemetery, that he was killed in a boating accident on the Maurice River near Leesburg, and that he was a horse trader.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH., 1989, p. 14.
155. J. Lewis Henderson
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH., 1989, p. 18.
157. Harry Henderson
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH., 1989, p. 19.
161. Flossie Henderson
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH., 1989, p. 21, which indicates she died in infancy.
59. Lewis Ross Caven
After the death of his mother, Lewis was raised by his uncle, William McKinney Caven in Kansas.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, p. 21,which indicates after the death of his mother, Lewis was raised by his uncle Wm. McKinney Caven in Kansas. Lewis was a farmer. The record states he was born March 20.
His obituary in the Bowling Green Times states he died Mar 26, 1944 and the funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with the burial in the Bowling Green Cemetery. He was born near Mason City, IL. After the death of his parents at age 14 yrs he became a member of the family of William M Caven of Burlington, Kansas. He later went to Iowa and on Sep 10, 1890 he married Emma Lecklitner. After three years in Iowa and nine years in Kansas, the Cavens came to Missouri where they have since resided at the farm four miles east of Bowling Green. He was prominent in civic affairs and was a member of the Farm Bureau. He served as President of the Pike County Insurance Company. He was one of the original organizers of the Farmers' Equity Exchange. He leaves a wife and two foster children, Joe Caven and Mrs Mabel Mott of Peoria, Il.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 21, which indicates name as Emma (nee Abbott) Licklider.
163. Joseph Caven
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 21, which indicates he was one of the "Orphan Train" children brought from the east. He was adopted by Lewis and Emma. He married, had children adn lived in Peoria County, Illinois.
After the death of his mother, Harry was raised by his uncle George B Caven in Ohio.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, p. 21, which indicates after the death of his mother, Harry was raised in the home of his uncle George B. Caven in Ohio.
Harry's obituary contains many typos. Services were held at the home on Big Creek Wed afternoon with Pastor Lowe of Burlington Methodist Church in charge. Burial was in the LeRoy Cemetery with the Modern Woodmen being in charge of services at the grave. The teacher and pupils from the school district No 10 attended the services in body. Harry passed away at his home Nov 24, 1924 aged 51 yrs and 2 mos. When he was three years old his mother died and four years later his father was taken. He then made his home with an uncle, George B Caven of Fletcher, Ohio. After he became of age he came to Kansas and lived a few years with his brother, Lewis near LeRoy. He also spent a few years at Ainsworth, Iowa.
Widow of John Anthony Caven (ADDG).
Obit states the death date as Dec 1, 1921 aged 43 yrs, two months, six days. Her family came to Kansas in 1885 and located on what is known as the Struble Farm near LeRoyy where she grew to womanhood. In Sep 1898 she was married to John A, Caven and began housekeeping on the Arnett Caven farm on Big creek where she had since made her home. One daughter blessed this union. John's death occurred Apr 18, 1910. On Jun 4, 1912 she married Harry S Caven and one daughter, Cora, was born to them. Early in life she united with the Presbyterian church. She had a limb amputated at St Joseph Hospital in Kansas City in Sep for sarcoma and died 3 mos later. She was survived by her husband, two daughters and a brother, Warren Struble.Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 21, indicates she died December 6, 1921 and that she was the widow of John Anthony Caven.
61. Eugene Mathers
Of Momence, IL in father's 1906 obit.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, p. 22.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, p. 22.
165. John Charles MATHERS
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, p. 22.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, p. 22.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 24, which indicates she is buried in Mason City Cemetery.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 24, which indicates he is buried in Mason City Cemetery.
Of Iowas in father's 1906 obit.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 17 and information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 24..
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 24.
170. Guy H. Mathers
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 25.
176. John Terry Mathers
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 27, which indicates he was drowned at sea in World War I.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 20 and information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 27, which indicates she is buried at Mason City Cemetery.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 27, which indicates he farmed in Mason City Township.
177. John Frank Wilson
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 27, which indicates he was drowned in the Illinois River near Havana.
Obit states he died from injuries received 5 days earlier when he fell off the steps cutting a bad gash in his head, breaking his right arm and fracturing his hip. He was past 90 yrs and had been in poor health of late years.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 20, and information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 27, which indicates he farmed in Mason City Township, Section 31, and is buried in Mason City Cemetery.
The following newspaper excerpt found in the photo album/scrapbook compiled by Charlotte Fergus Caven. This album/book is in the possession of James Caven Burress.
"SERVICES ARE HELD FOR GEO. B. MATHERS From The Mason City, Ill. Banner Times:
George B. Mathers, 92, a long-time respected and honored resident of Mason City died Sunday, August 1, 1954 at the Memorial hospital in Springfield. His death was caused by a serious fall, which occurred at his home on Wednesday preceding his death. Mr. Mathers is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mantie Mathers of Mason City; a son Vertus B. Mathers of Wilimington, Calif., three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, all living in California. George B. Mathers was born October 26, 1861 on the Leveldale Farm, the original Mathers homestead. He was the son of John H. and Elizabeth Caven Mathers. His brothers and sisters, all of whom preceded him in death, were Eugene, Artensa, Lucy, John and Effie. He had visited the Caven family in Coffey county on many occasions. Funeral services for Mr. Mathers were held this afternoon, Thursday, August 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church with the Rev. William Merriam officiating. Interment was in Mason City Cemetery. Casketbearers were Stanley Martin, Eugene Mathers, George Martin, Joe Hubbard, Ralph Elmore and John Brooks."March 5, 1885, Mr. Mathers was married to Alice Martin of Mason City, and their son is Vertus B. Mathers of California. Another son, Clair, died December 30, 1902. Mrs. Mathers died May 31, 1919. On December 24, 1921 Mr. Mathers married Mantie Hubbard, who survives him.
"During Mr. Mathers long lif he had been actively associated with all that was good and forward looking in the community. Following the tradition of his mother, who was one of the seventeen charter members of the Presbyterian church in Mason City, Mr. Mathers has always been actively associated with the church, an elder for many years and then a member of the session. In the earlier years, he assumed a prominent part in the finances of the church, and in the days before the every member canvas went out with a small group of men to raise emergency funds for the coal bill or church repairs. The Farmers' Elevator in Mason City was also one of his long time interests, and he served both as member of the Board of Directors and for many years as president. With the death of George B. Mathers, the latest member of the John H. Mathers family is gone."
Here is another newspaper article from Charlotte Fergus Caven album:
"George B. Mathers Dies from Injuries
Lewis Caven received word Sunday evening, August 1, 1954 that George B. Mathers of Mason City, Ill., had died Sunday afternoon from injuries received Wednesday when he fell off the steps cutting a bad gash in his head, breaking his right arm and fracturing his hip. Mr Mathers was past 90 years old and had been in poor health of late years. He is a cousin of the the Caven adn Wiley relatives and was a favorite of all. The funeral was today, Wednesday, August 4. Mr and Mrs Ray Glass of Marysvill attended the service."
Information from a newspaper excerpt found in the photo album/scrapbook compiled by Charlotte Fergus Caven. This album/book is in the possession of James Caven Burress. Also information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 27.
179. Clair MATHERS
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 28, which indicates she was accidently shot and killed and is buried in Mason City Cemetery.
Information also per a newspaper excerpt found in the photo album/scrapbook compiled by Charlotte Fergus Caven. This album/book is in the possession of James Caven Burress.
Information per a newspaper excerpt found in the photo album/scrapbook compiled by Charlotte Fergus Caven. This album/book is in the possession of James Caven Burress. Also, information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 27.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 28, which indicates she is buried in IOOF Cemetery at Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 28.
181. Ian ENLOWS
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 29.
183. Harold Eugene ENLOWS
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH, 1989, p. 29.
70. Alice Ann Caven
Alice's 6th child, Lenonard Uzal Hill (1885-1984) always attended the Caven reunions and wore his Sunday suit, even on hot June days. He was a local historian for Miami Co and wrote many articles for the newspaper as well as publishing two books on local history. " A History of Miami Co, Ohio" was published in 1953. We have a copy of this book given to us by Eric's father, Richard Caven Putnam (originally part of the Brown High School library). Leonard compiled his many history articles in a book entitled, "Local and Regional History" published 1970. A copy of this book is in the Miami East High School library. Leonard also compiled the George and Elizabeth Caven genealogy record with his daughter Louise Hill (1916-1989) in 1973. He was born and lived all his life on a farm 5 miles NE of Piqua. Leonard served as President of the Miami County Historical Society. One reunion we attended, Leonard was the oldest Caven present and our son Mark was the youngest. We asked to take a picture of them together, but Leonard refused. He was very formal.
Alice's grandson Willis Hill (b 1908) lived on a farm NE of Piqua and attended many Caven reunions. His wife Pauline continued to attend the reunions after Willis entered a nursing home and passed away. Willis and Pauline were the proud owners of a Riker and Walborn pony wagon made in St Paris. Our daughter Lynn had her picture taken in this wagon.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, pg. 30.
Piqua Daily Call Obituary dated May 25, 1927:
"Mrs. Alice Caven Hill - succumbs at daughter's home near here
The death of Mrs. Alice Caven Hill, widow of Willis S. Hill, occurred on Tuesday evening, Mary 24th at 6:30 pm, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert C. Duer north of Piqua. Mrs. Hill had been in failing health for the past year and a half, being afflicted with heart trouble. Mrs. Hill was born on July 1, 1853, and was 74 years old at the time of her death. She was born near Fletcher and had made her home in and about that vicinity all of her life. She is survived by seven children, her eldest son, George, having preceded his parents in death. Four daughters, Mrs. Nora Brown and Mrs. Grace Scholl, both of Connersville, Indiana, Mrs. Katherine Bailey, of Decatur, Illinois, and Mrs. Martha Duer are left to mourn their mother and three sons, John, Guy, and Leonard, all of whom reside near Piqua. She also leaves seventeen grandchldren. Mrs. Hill was a fine example of an upright and Christian Life and she will be surely missed by her bereaved family and her many friends. The funeral arrangements will be announced later, but it is especially requested that all floral offerings be omitted."
Parents were Samuel and Eliza Hill.
Willis and Alice had 4 sons and 4 daughters.
He farmed 5 miles NW of Fletcher, OH.Information per family group record in possession of James Joseph Chrisman for George Baxter Caven and from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, pg. 30.
184. Nora Melissa Hill
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, pg. 30.
Information from the Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami CO. OH. 1989, p. 30. He was a butcher and carpenter in Connersville, Indiana.
185. George Baxter Hill
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1989, pg. 30.
Melissa's gr-grandson, Tom W. Morrow (b 1934) owns half of John Arnett Cavens original 160 acres purchased in 1812, Sec 31 Brown Twp, Miami Co., OH. A part of his home contains the original log cabin section. Melissa's father, George Baxter Caven, receiveded the land from his father, John Arnett Caven. It appears George B divided it between his two children, John Frankllin and Melissa Jane. The land was then passed down through their children and remains in the Caven family today (1992), 180 yrs later.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., Ohio, 1989, pg. 43.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., Ohio, 1989, pg. 43.
Mary Elizabeth was the gr-gr-grandmother of Barbara Kloecker Crabtree, Pres of the Caven Reunion for several years. Mary was also the gr-grandmother of Jim Chrisman and Joe Deweese, other past Presidents and active members of the Caven Reunion. Barbara, Jim, and Joe were on the committee that helped plan the 100th Caven reunion in June 2003.
Newspaper obituary:
"BELOVED FLETCHER RESIDENT PASSES
Sorrow was expressed on every side today at the death of one of Fletcher's beloved residents - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sanders, 89, widow of George W. Sanders, who died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday in Piqua Memoral Hospital. She had been a patient there since November 12 when she fell at her home and fractured her hip. No funeral services have been arranged, pending word from her only son, Milton C. Sanders, Judith Gap, Montana. Friends may call at the Suber funeral home, Fletcher, at any time after Wednesday noon. Mrs. Sanders was a native of Miami county, born December 12, 1859, the daugther of George B. and Catherine Simmons Caven. She married George W. Sanders January 2, 1879; he died May 14, 1939. Suviving are the one son, Milton, and three daughters, Mrs. Frank Anderson, R.R. 1, Sidney; Mrs. Pete DeWeese, of south of Sidney, and Mrs. Carl Manning, of near Fletcher. There are 13 grandchildren and 11 great-children. She was a member of the Brush Congregational Christian church."
From newspaper article undated in Martha Ann Anderson Chrisman scrapbook:
[There is a picture of Mary titled - "Mrs. George W. Sanders"]"
FLETCHER WOMAN TREASURES COLLECTION OF SCRAP BOOKSFLETCHER - Persons who get keep enjoyment out of delving into the past would revel in the collection of pictures, newspaper clippings and scrap books treasured by Mrs. George W. Sanders, particularly if they had ever known anyone even remotely connected with the community. Her collection is a veritable "who's who." There's a long parade of people - their successes and failures from birth, with tragedies mixed in, as told through the columns of the newspapers and as shown through pictures taken by Mrs. Sanders herself. In addition to following the intimate lives of the people of the community, she had kept in complete detail the life of President Roosevelt, and since the birth of the quintuplets in Canada, she's kept clippings of the five little girls, using pictures of every available kind. When along came the war, Mrs. Sanders started to keep a scrapbook in minutest detal from the time of America's entrance until the signing of the armistice. Glancing through this book of 75 pages, she can tell you that men who remained at home earned wages of from $5 to $15 a day. In 1917 wheat sold for $3.50 a bushel; corn, $2, oats, $1.08; eggs were 55 cents a dozen in this locality, and in Bucyrus went as high as $1. Two hundred and fifty letters written by soldiers in camp and overseas are included in the book. Youth, Mrs. Sanders holds in highest regard for at 79 she is a grandmother many times over, and she's making school scrapbooks for the grandchildren. Possessing an amazing wit, she sketches in caricatures for their amusement. There's a life sketch of the late J. H. Newman, who lived in Fletcher and become state librarian. The school comes in for its share of news in its march of progress with each new teacher hired."
Newspaper obituaries:
"GEORGE SANDERS, RETIRED FARMER DIES ON SUNDAY - Was Last of Pioneer Family of Seven in Fletcher District
Fletcher, May 15 - George W. Sanders, 82, retired farmer and last of a pionerr family of seven, died at his home here Sunday morning at 6:45 o'clock, following a paralytic illness of five days. He was born in Springcreek township, August 28, 1856, the son of Hezekiah and Kathryn Saunders. On January 1, 1879 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Caven, and with her celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary January 1 of this year. A farmer for many years, he came to this vilage from Shelby county folling his retirement and was widely-known throughout this part of the county. He was a member of the Springcreek Christian church. Survivors inlcude his widow, Mary E., a son, Milton C. of Judith Gap, Montana, who arrived home before his father's death; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Anderson of Conover R.R., Mrs. Peter DeWeese of Sidney, R.R., and Mrs. Carl Manning of Fletcher R.R.; thirtheen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rites will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the late home with Rev. George B. Cain officiating. Burial will be made in Fletcher cemetery."
"AN OBITUARY - SANDERS
George W. Sanders, son of Hezekiah and Catherane Sanders, was born in Miami County, Spring Creek township, August 28, 1856. He died at the age of 82 years, six months. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Caven, January 2, 1879 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary January 1, 1939. Mr. Sanders united with the Spring Creek Christiam church over 65 years ago and was a faithful member, attending church services as long as health permitted him. He leaves his wife, one son, Milton C. Sanders, of Judith Gap, Montana; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. Pete DeWeese and Mrs. Carl Manning; 13 grandchildren and eight great-granchildren. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon May 14, 1939. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. B. Cain, assisted by Rev. DeRemer who used as a text, chosen by the deceased, Mark 14:7 [verse 8], 'He hath done what he could.' A large audience of relatives and friends were present. Burial was made in Fletcher cemetery. We grieve not as those who have no hope: We do not know the reason why. Dark clouds so often veil the sky. But though the sea be smooth or rough. The Lord knows why and that's enough."