Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., Ohio, 1989, pg. 37, which indicates he was a farmer northwest of Fletcher, Ohio.
Howard F Caven was a grandson of John Franklin Caven. He owned half of the original 160 acre Caven land in Brown Twp, Miami Co that was deeded to John A Caven on 26 Nov 1812 and has been continuously in the Caven family since that date. Previous owners were: John Arnett Caven; George Baxter Caven, John Franklin Caven, Herbert Milton Caven and Howard Franklin Caven. His address was 8680 N Casstown-Sidney Rd. The other 80 acres was owned by Caven descendant, Tom Morrow in 1992.
Information per family group record in possession of James Joseph Chrisman for George Baxter Caven. She may be the same Theresa Berryhill listed at page 473, History of Miami County Ohio 1880.
79. Ruth Emma Caven
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 49.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 49.
201. Roy Arnett WINGETT
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 49, which indicates he was a carpenter in Los Angeles, California.
203. Caven WINGETT
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 50.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 37.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 50, which gives her last name as Beans.
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.
"DEATH OF MRS. JOHN CAVEN
The circumstances of the death of Mrs. John Caven, who died at her home on the old Caven farm, on Big creek, at 1:30 o'clock Monday morning, were peculiarly sad and distressing. She was taken sick the Saturday previous and died during confinement. Mrs. Caven was a sister of C.H. and H.C. Bean, of this city, and was aged 19 years and five months. She married to Mr. John Caven last Easter day. The funeral was held from her home Tuesday, in the midst of the fearful blizzard that was raging. Surrounded by a loving husband and sorrowing friends and relatives, all that was mortal of the young bride and mother was laid to rest with her babe clasped in her arms. The interment was made in Graceland cemetery. Rev. J. P. Barber, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city, conducted the funeral services. The husband and relatives of the deceased have the deepest sympathy of all." Based on this account her date of death should be January 22, 1894.
Luella later married Harry Caven #ADAE, cousin to John Anthony.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., Ohio, Revised 1989, p. 5. This indicates she was later married to Harry Caven, son of Samuel Scott Caven.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 50, which indicates he resided in Long Beach, California.
Listed as Amelia G in 1880 census.
Listed in her mother's obituary as Gertrude E. White of Wells, KS
Farmer in Union, OR
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 39. Date and place of birth per funeral service obituary provided by Larry Guy at the 100th Caven Reunion (Ohio) on June 22, 2003.
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.
"JAS. M. CAVEN, 77, DIES ON SATURDAY
James M. Caven, life-long resident of Coffey county, died at 8:40 o'clock Saturday morning, November 27, 1954 at the home (5 mi) southwest of Burlington. Mr. Caven had not been well for several months and was in the hospital for a time but had been up and around until a few days before his death. He was able to go to the table for breakfast on Wednesday morning, but from that time he grew steadily worse. He is survived by Mrs. Caven of the home and by a daughter, Mrs. Lewis Guy. He was a brother of Kinney Caven and Lewis Caven of Burlington; Mrs. Anna B. McMichael of Carlsbad, N.M.: Mrs. J. Peter White, of Union, Ore.; and Mrs. Ray Glass of Marysville. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the Lewis Caven home and were conducted by Rev. C. Z. Allsbury, of Alta Vista. Interment was in Big Creek Presbyterian cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Glass of Marysvile were called to Burlington last weekend because of the serious illness of Mrs. Glass's brother, James M. Caven. Mrs. Anna B. McMichael of Carlsbad, N. M., arrived Saturday evening. Mr. Caven died Saturday morning."
The following is a funeral service obituary provided by Larry Guy at the 100th Caven Reunion (Ohio) on June 22, 2003.
"FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JAMES M. CAVEN
Funeral services for James M. Caven were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the Lewis Caven home southwest of Burlington and were conducted by Rev. C. Z. Allsbury of Alta Vista. A quartet composed of Mrs. W. A. Woods, Mrs. Clyde Bowen, W. T. Phares and H. B. McCormick sang "Abide With Me" and "Beyond the Sunset". Mrs. T.T. Kelly was accompaniest. Casket bearers were Lawrence Morrow, Merle Newkirk, Charles Peek, Lewis Morrow, Ora Metzger and Harry White. Interment was in Big Creek Presbyterian cemetery. James Milton Caven, son of William M. and Mary Schlichter Caven was born September 28, 1877 on the farm where his funeral services were held. He with his brothers and sisters attended school at District No. 10. He was married July 22, 1903 to Hannah Sahland in the farm home of his parents. On July 19, 1953 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. To this union two daughters were born, Grace Winona and Ruth Helen. Grace passed away on November 30, 1937. Helen is now the wife of Lewis C. Guy. They in turn are the parents of three sons, Francis, Ronald and Larry Lee. James had been a farmer all his life and he and his good wife, Hannah, have always lived within a mile of his birth place the past 44 years on the farm where he passed away. He is survived by his wife, daughter, Helen, her husband and their three sons, three sisters and two brothers, namely, Gertrude, now Mrs. J. P. White, of Union, Ore., Mrs. Anna B. McMichael of Carlsbad, N.M., Ada, now Mrs. Ray A. Glass of Marysville, William M. Caven, Burlington, and Lewis L. Caven of the Caven home. A number of nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and had many friends 'round about by all of whom he will be sadly missed."
Her father was C.A. Sahland of Locust Grove, OK. He died 10 Feb 1925 after a long illness.
210. Grace Wyona Caven
Obit: Hundreds pay tribute to Miss Grace Caven. (Age 28 yrs 3 mos 11 days.) She died in Santa Ana,, CA where she had been the past six months in hopes of regaining her health. She had been with her auntAnna B McMichael. She graduated from Burlington HS with the class of '26. Grace as always thoughtful of others and ready and willing to help where ever help was needed. she never complained and always had a cheery gereeting for her friends. Grace apprently had been steadily improving and on Sat before her death wrote to her mother that she was feeling better than in a long while. She became ill with pleurisy the next day, however, and was taken to the hospital Sunday evening and died Tuesday night. She had been employed by the J.C. Penney store five years before her illness.
88. Anna Belle Caven
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 40.
The following obituary is from Lottie Fergus Caven's album:
"ANNA MCMICHAEL DIES AT MARYSVILLE
Mrs. Anna McMichael, aged 70, died at 6 o'clock Friday evening, June 29, 1956 at the home of her twin sister, Mrs. Ray Glass in Marysville. Mrs. McMichael was Anna Belle Caven and spent her girlhood days on the Caven farm southwest of Burlington. She was married to Will McMichael and they resided in Santa Anna, Calif., for years. After her husband's death she was employed at the Carlsbad Cavern operating one of the elevators for 19 years. She retired last February. She had been in poor health for the past three years. Mrs. McMichael was in the hospital at Kansas City until a short time ago, then was moved to the Glass home. Mr. and Mrs. Kinney Caven and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Caven also were with her when she died. She is survived by a son, Franklin McMichael who resides in Seidovia, Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Glass and Mrs. Pete White of Oregon, and two brothers Lewis and Kinney Caven. She also leaves two granddaughters adn a great granddaughter in Los Angeles. Tentative arrangements are for 10 o'clock Thursday morning from the Lewis Caven home and in charge of Rev. Gail Garst, pastor of the Burlington Methodist church. Interment will be in Big Creek Presbyterian cemetery."
In 1934 she was listed in her mother's obituary as being of Tustin, Cal.
Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 40.
Worked at a newspaper in Marysville, KS
In 1913 he lived in Green Twp, Shelby Co., OH, SE of Sidney. He was a farmer and insurance agent.
Had 3 children. Grandfather of Howard S Caven of Conover.
Probably named after his father's brother or uncle, Dr William McxKinney who had married Sallie Scott, sister of his grandmother, Elizabeth Scott Caven.
Obit states he entered the hospital in Piqua 8 days before his heart attack for observation. He retired from farming and moved to Fletcher 13 yrs ago (1934) and served as a member of the Fletcher City Council and insurance agent at the time of his death. At one time he was a Green Twp trustee and a member of the Shelby County board of health. He was a member of the Charity Chapel Christian Church.Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 53, which indicates he was a farmer and insurance agent and farmed in Green Township, southeast of Sidney, Ohio.
Obituary from Charlotte Fergus Caven album:
"William M. Caven Claimed By Death In Piqua Hospital
William M. Caven, 75, prominent Green township farmer until he moved to Fletcher 13 years ago, succumbed to a heart attach in the Piqua Memorial hospital at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday. He entered the hospital eight days ago for observation. Funeral services for the civic leader will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the Suber funeral home in Fletcher with Rev. Frank Thomas, Greenville, former Charity Chapel church pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Fletcher cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time Wednesday. Caven, who was retired from farming, was serving as a member of the Fletcher village council at the time of his death. Since he left farming, he was an insurance agent. At one time he was a Green township trustee, and a member of the Shelby county board of health. He was born in Springcreek township, Miami county, August 1, 1871, the son of James M. and Anetta Sayers Caven. December 21, 1893, he married Miss Maggie Covault. She mourns his death with two sons, Clay Caven, of Conover, and Garner Caven, of near Conover. There are four grandchildren. James Caven, Conover, R. R. 1, and Harley Caven, of Orange township, Shelby county, are brothers. He was a member of the Charity Chapel Christian church."
The following entry in found in History of Shelby County Ohio And Representative Citizens, 1913, at pages 582-583:
"WILLIAM M. CAVEN, whose finely improved farm of seventy-nine acres, is situated in Green township twelve miles southeast of Sidney, O., came from one of the old and representative families of Miami county, where he was born August 1, 1871, a son of James M. Caven, who subsequently became a well-known resident of Orange township, Shelby county. William M. Caven was educated in the public schools and grew to manhood on his father's farm and remained there until 1894, when he settled on his present place. Mr. Caven has so improved his property that it arouses favorable comment and he undoubtedly has the finest set of farm buildings in Green township. He carries on a general farming line, raising grain and stock, and a pleasant prosperity seems very apparent and evidently has been brought about by Mr. Caven's excellent management. Mr. Caven married Miss Maggie Covault, a daughter of Erastus Covault who was a farmer in Miami county. Mr. and Mrs. Caven have three children: Foster I., Franklin C., and William Garner. The family belongs to the Christian church. Mr. Caven has served with efficiency in the office of township trustee, elected to the same on the democratic ticket."
Died 5 months after her husband passed away. Obit states she was a member of the Charity Chapel Christian church in Fletcher. Daughter of Erastus and Francis Covault.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 53.
Obituary from Charlotte Fergus Caven album:
"WIDOW OF WILLIAM CAVEN SUCCUMBS
Fletcher, Oct. 28 - Maggie May Caven, 75, well known resident of Fletcher, and widow of William Caven, died at her home Tuesday at 12:15 a.m. of a cerebral hemorrage. She had been in failing health for the past six years. Her husband, William Caven, whom she was married to Dec. 21, 1893, was a well-known farmer and insurance agent in Fletcher. He died May 6 of this year. Born in Brown township, Miami county, May 26, 1872 the daughter of Erastus and Francis Covault, she lived all of her life in the community. She was a member of the Charity Chapel Christian church in Fletcher. Survivors are two sons, Clay, of Conover, and Garner, of rural route Conover; one brother, Frank Covault, of rural route Sidney; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Howell, of rural route Fletcher; and Mrs. Harry Anderson, or rural route Conover; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Suber funeral home in Fletcher with sevices in the charge of Rev. Edward B. Fisher. Burial will be made in the Fletcher cemetery."
93. James Sims Caven
Obit: died at his home 4 hrs after suffering a cerebral hemmorrhage. He had been in failing health for several years. He was a member of Charity Chapel Congregational Christian Church and an honorary deacon. He was a former Brown Twp trustee.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 55, which indicates he was a farmer north of Conover, Ohio. Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 42.
Obituary in Charlotte Fergus Caven album:
"James S. Caven Dies; Prominent Miami Farmer
FLETCHER - Services for James S. Caven, 81, widely-known retired farmer of R. R. 1, Conover, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Suber Funeral Home here. Revs. Richard Kistler and Thomas Coffman will officiate. Burial will be in Fletcher cemetery. Friends may call at the residence, three miles north of Conover, until 11 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Caven, a former Brown township trustee, died Sat. noon at his home. He suffered a stroke about four hours earlier. He was a member of Charity Chapel Congregational Christian Church where he was an honorary deacon. A native of Brown Township, he was born March 31, 1873, to James J. and Annettie Sayers Caven. His first marriage was to Viola Sims Nov. 6, 1895, and she died Dec. 21, 1908. He was united in marriage Sept. 21, 1910, to Annetta Pruden who survives. Others surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hugh (Grace) Worthington, R. R. 1, Fletcher; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Wyatt, Dayton. A daughter, Marvel, and two brothers, William and Harley, preceded him in death."
Obit: Graduated from Brown Twp school in 1889. Member of the Springcreek Baptist Church 1894 until her death. Lived all her married life on their farm in NE Brown Twp where she died. Her oldest daughter, Marvel, was 12 when she died. "Viola was an obedient and mild-tempered daughter, a faithful and loving wife, an affectionate and indulgent mother, a kind and obliging neighbor and a pleasant and joyful associate."
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 55. Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 42.
Place of birth and death from the following newspaper obituary in Charlotte Fergus Caven scrapbook:
"Alverda Viola Caven, wife of Jas. S. Caven, died at her home in Brown township, Miami county, December 19. Her maiden name was Sims and she was born in Springcreek township in 1875. She attended school in both Miami and Shelby counties and graduated from the Brown township schools in 1889. In 1894 she joined the Springcreek Baptist church where she held her membership until her death. Nov. 6, 1895, she was married to James S. Caven and they had lived all their married life on the farm in Brown township where she died. She is survived by her husband and two daugthers, one twelve years of age and one two weeks old. The funeral services were held December 23. Interment in Fletcher cemetery."
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 55. Place of birth and death per newspaper obituary in Martha Ann Anderson Chrisman scrapbook no. 5, third sheet from the front, which reads as follows:
"ANNETTA CAVEN DIES; SHELBY COUNTY NATIVE
FLETCHER - Mrs. Annetta Caven, 83, widow of James S. Caven, died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday in the Piqua Memorial Hospital. Ill for approximately a week, she had been hospitalized for the past two days. Born Dec. 14, 1875, in Shelby county, Mrs. Caven was a daughter of James Edward and Anna Higgins Pruden. Her marriage with James Caven took place on Sept. 21, 1910. He died Mar. 5, 1955. A greater part of her life was spent in Brown township, Miami county. For the past two years she had resided at Fletcher, moving there from the family farm home north of Conover. Suvivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Hugh (Grace) Worthington, R.R. 1, Fletcher; nine step-granchildren, and 16 great step-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brother, Col. Knox Pruden, Worthington; Keene Pruden, Sidney, and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Wilgus, Troy, and Mrs. Grace Brokaw, Piqua. A sister and a step-daughter, Mrs. Marvel Putnam, have preceded her in death. Mrs. Caven was a member of the Charity Chapel Congregational Christian Church and also a member of the Women's Fellowship of that church. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Suber Funeral Home in Fletcher. Burial will be made in the Fletcher cemetery."
Orange Twp trustee (Shelby Co) elected in 1909. Lived on his mother's farm of 100 acres where he was born, six miles southeast of Sidney. Died of an unexpected heart attack on the farm where he was born and had lived all his life. Member of the Springcreek Baptist Church and served as trustee there. Died on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Funeral services were Thursday at 2 p.m. at Suber Funeral Home in Fletcher.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 58, which indicates he farmed the land previously owned by his parents. Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 44.
Obituaries found in Charlotte Fergus Caven scrapbook:
"HARLEY CAVEN DIES SUDDENLY
Harley W. Caven, 74, widely-known Orange township farmer, died suddenly of an unexpected heart attack at 10:30 a.m. Monday on his farm, R.R. 3, Sidney. Funeral services have been planned for 2 p.m. Thursday from the Suber funeral home in Fletcher, with burial in Fletcher cemetery. Friends may call at the residence from Wednesday noon until 11 a.m. Thursday. The deceased was a son of James and Annette Sayers Caven, and was born on February 19, 1877, on the farm where he died. On March 11, 1903, Mr. Caven was married to Lottie Fergus who survives with two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Frances) Burress, of Rushlyvania, and Mrs. Fred (Kathryn) Daum, of Sidney. His three grandchildren are Charlotte and Caven Burress and Tom Daum. Another son, Vertus Caven, passed away in 1922. A sister and brother of the deceased are James Caven, of near Conover and Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Wyatt, of Dayton. Two other brothers are deceased. Mr. Caven was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist church."
"Harley Ward Caven
Harley Ward Caven age 74 was the son of the late James and Annettie Caven. He was born February 19, 1877 on the farm where he resided his entire life. Early in life he was united with the Springcreek Baptist church, in which he took an active part, serving as trustee for many years. On March 11, 1903 Mr. Caven was united in Holy wedlock with Miss Lottie Fergus, who survives with two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Frances) Burress of Rushsylvania, Ohio and Mrs. Fred (Kathryn) Daum of Sidney. One son Vertus Caven passed away in 1922. His three grandchildren are Charlotte and Caven Burress and Tommy Daum. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Two brothers William and Samuel are deceased..."
"Harley W. Caven
FLETCHER - Harley W. Caven, 74, of R.R. 3, Sidney, an Orange tp. (Shelby county) farmer, died early yesterday of a heart attack. He was born on the same farm where he died. Mr. Caven was a member of the Springcreek Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Lottie Fergus Caven; two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Frances) Burress of Rushsylvania and Mrs. Fred Daum of Sidney; three grandchildren; a brother, James of near Conover, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Wyatt of Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Suber funeral home, Fletcher. Burial in the Fletcher cemetery..."
"Harley Caven, 74, Dies at Sidney, O.
Word was received here by the Cavens of the death of Harley Caven 74 years, of Sidney, O. Word came the day before Christmas. He is a cousin to the Caven and Wiley relatives here and he and his wife were here for the Caven reunion last fall. He had had a heart ailment for some time. All were sorry to hear of his passing as he had visited here many times and was a favorite of young and old."
"HARLEY CAVEN, 74 BURIED IN OHIO
Am in receipt of a letter and clipping from Mrs. Bertha Wyatt of Dayton, Ohio, to Mac Wiley, telling of the sudden death of her brother, Harley Caven, of Sidney, Ohio, on December 24, 1951. He had had a severe cold and not able to do his chores for about a week, but decided to that morning. He come into the house and said he was feeling best that he had for some time. He shaved and bathed and as usual laid down to nap. He visited with his wife a while and she thought he was asleep. He threw up both arms and she went to him. He passed away with a heart attach. Harley had been in poor health for some time with a heart ailment. He was born on the same farm where he died and was 74 years old. Those surviving are his wife Lottie Fergus Caven, two daughters Mrs Chester Burres of Rushsylvania, and Mrs Fred Daum of Sidney. Three grandchildren, one brother, James Caven of near Conover and a sister, Mrs Charles Wyatt of Dayton. The funeral was held at the Suber funeral home in Fletcher, Ohio. Burial was in the Fletcher cemetery on Thursday, December 27. The many relatives here extend sympathy to the families there."
The following entry is in History of Shelby County Ohio And Representative Citizens (1913) at page 606:
"H.W. CAVEN, one of the best known citizens of Orange township, Shelby county, O., now serving in his second term as township trustee, resides on his mother's farm of 100 acres, which lies six miles southeast of Sidney, and here he was born in 1877. James M. Caven, father of H.W. Caven, was born in Miami county, O., three miles south of the present farm of the family, and after reaching manhod engaged there in farming until 1874, when he came to Orange township, purchasing 100 acres of land and cultivating and improving it until 1904, when he retired and then moved to Fletcher, O., where his death occurred in 1908, when he was aged seventy-three years. He had put the farm in fine condition, erecting all the buildings which now stand except the residence which he remodeled. He married Annetta S. Sayers, who was born in Miami county and is now a highly esteemed resident of Fletcher. They had four children, namely, William M., who lives in Green township; James S., who is a resident of Miami county; H.W.; and Mrs. Bertha M. Wyatt, who lives at Detroit, Mich. H.W. Caven attended the public schools of Orange township and afterward a business college at Piqua, O., being thus well prepared for other lines of activity than agriculture, but farming and stock raising perfectly satisfies him and he makes a success of the business, taking care of the home farm for his mother. Grain, hay, fruits and other products are raised and Mr. Caven usually has some as excellent stock as is found in the township. On March 11, 1903, Mr. Caven married Miss Lottie E. Fergus, who was born in 1878, on a farm west of Kirkwood, in Shelby county, O. She is a daughter of T.H. and Mary (Valentine) Fergus, one of a family of four children, the others being: Frank P., Leonard C. and Mrs. Olive Knox, the latter of Dayton, O. Mr. and Mrs. Caven have three children: Frances S., who was born April 20, 1905; Vertus V., who was born August 20, 1908; and Kathryn Lois, who was born September 15, 1911. In his views on public questions, Mr. Caven has always been a democrat, and his party standing and the place he occupies in the regard of his fellow citizens, may be indicated by the fact that since he was elected township trustee in 1909, he has been continued in office."
They had 3 children Frances, Vertus and Kathryn.
Pictures from Lottie's photo album were copied to CD for the 100th Caven Reunion in 2003. The photo album is now in the possession of her grandson, James Caven Burress of Sidney (2003).Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 58. Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 44. Place of death per personal knowledge of Kathryn Lois Caven Daum Middleton shared with James Joseph Chrisman on May 7, 2003.
Charlotte (or Lottie) Fergus Caven compiled a marvelous scrapbook-photo album of family history.
220. Vertus V Caven
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 58. Information from The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, 1973, p. 44. Place of death per personal knowledge of Kathryn Lois Caven Daum Middleton shared with James Joseph Chrisman on May 7, 2003. Birth date corrected pursuant to obituary information below and calendar days for March, 1922.
Obituary from Lottie Fergus Caven scrapbook/album:
"CAVEN
Vertus V. Caven, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley W. Caven, prominent residents of this county, died at their home, 6 miles southeast of Sidney, Sunday noon, after a brief illness of brain fever. He was taken sick Wednesday of last week at the Union schoold where he attended school and went home during the afternoon. Brain fever developed resulting in his death. He was born August 20, 1908 at the Caven homestead and spent all his life in that neighborhood where he was very popular among a large circle of friends. He was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Sunday school and church. His sudden taking away has cast a gloom over the school and his many friends of the neighborhood. He is survived by his father and mother and two sisters Francis and Katherine. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Fletcher cemetery."
Newspaper article in Lottie Fergus Caven scrapbook/album:
"There was sadness cast over this neighborhood Sunday afternoon, when the news was spread that Vertice V. Caven had passed away at 1 o'clock. He was taken seriously ill on Thursday night and never regained consciousness. He was the only son of Harley W. and Lottie Caven, was born August 20, 1908, died March 5, 1922, aged 13 years, 6 months, 15 day. He gave his heart to God in the Spring Creek Baptist church in March 1921. He always attended the Union school, where he was loved by his school mates and teachers. He was a faithful pupil and obedient son. Always ready to carry his share of life's burdens, greeting all with a pleasant smile. He leaves to mourn their loss his father, mother and two sisters, Frances and Katherine, also many relatives and a host of friends. Ture another life's link broken Another tie from earth departed. But the Savior dear has promised To cheer the sad and broken hearted. His precious eyes are closed forever, His hands laid fondly o'er his breast, And in the dark grave so silent, They are laid to ever rest. God of all comfort keep and guide us Until we cross the silent sea. Until the harbor we shall safely enter. And with loved ones, ever more shall be. Burial was made in Fletcher cemetery. Those who acted as pall-bearers were from his Sunday school class, Geo. Bowers, Robert DeWeese, Edward Henderson, Walter Beaman, Harold Houser, and Horace Woodmancy."
98. Eveline Caven
Lived in Hot Springs, AR. (Arizona?)
Information perThe Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH. (1989), pg. 59.
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 59.
222. Faye TAYLOR
Information per The Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven Miami Co., OH., Revised, 1989, p. 59.
99. Otha Allen Caven
Information perThe Genealogical Record of George and Elizabeth Caven, Miami Co., OH. (1989), pg. 59.
The following newspaper clipping is from the Lottie Fergus Caven album:
"Sad news reached this vicinity the past week when we learned that Otto Caven, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Caven of Oklahoma, Miss., was accidentally killed Sunday night, March 4, while working in a car yard. The deceased was a married man and leaves a wife and three sons. The father, Milton Caven, was born and raised on a farm in Brown township now owned by his brother, George B. Caven. Another brother living in Brown township is James Caven of Fletcher. Besides these two brothers he has many relatives and friends in this locality who extend their sincere sympathy to the aged parents as well as to the family of the deceased."
"The Babbitt History" by Wm Browne, 1912, traces her family back to 1643 in Mass.