PART 8

DAVID DONNAN

Gallowayshire, Scotland
To: Colombia County, Ohio

 1813 - 1934

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This family came to my attention through a clipping sent to me February 1, 1933
by Richard Donnann, Chicago, IL reading as follows:

"H. W. Donnan, superintendent of the special risk and mill end elevator department
of the Hartford in Chicago, has returned to his office after an absence of
over a month, during which he was taking a rest in California: I wrote him and
received the following letter:

410 Michigan Ave Chicago, April 10, 1933

There is not much that I can tell you about the Donnan family except the
Indiana branch has a clean record. My father Wallace Donnan died 33 years ago in
Indianapolis, Ind., where the family has always lived. My grandfather, David Donnan
settled in Indianapolis about 95 years ago. There were 6 children. All of his children
except the next to the youngest are dead. I have one aunt (Miss Emma Donnan),
who is past 80 and still lives in the old homestead in the heart of Indianapolis.
My grandfather was one of four brothers who came over from Scot1and and I think
some of them stayed in Pennsylvania and one settled in Ohio near Mansfield. I think
we were the only family of Donnans in the state of Indiana. I tried once sometime
ago to look up the family at the Newbury Library, but had so little luck I gave it
up. Sorry I can not be of more help.

Yours very truly, Hugh W. Donnan

A letter from his Aunt, Miss Emma Donnan, that I will quote:

232 N. Cap. Ave. Indianapolis, Ind.

The following is all the. information I have been able to obain in regard to
the Donnan family. David Donnan, our grandfathcr and his family lived in Scotland
not far from Glasgow. There were five children, four boys and one girl: Andrew,
John, William, David and Jane. The family settled in Richland County, Ohio, where.
with the exception of David (our father), the family remained. David came to Indiana
and settled in Indianapolis where he married Barbara Pressel. The family home in
which all of the children were born and reared still stands and in which Emma, the
only one of the family left, lives. The children of David Donnan are Margaretta,
married, deceased; Caroline, umarried, deceased; Wallace, married, deceased;
Theodore, unmarried, deceased. Emma, unmarried, living in Indianopolis; Laura
unmarried, deceased. Emma graduated from Oswego, NY. Normal School, attended
Chicago University and Columbia University. Laura graduated from Michigan University,
attended Chicago University and Columbia University. The children of Wallace Donnan
Hugh and Margaret, are both married; Hugh lives in Chicago and Margaret (Mrs. Frederick
A. Ingalls), in Pebble Beach, CA. She graduated from Chicago University. I am
sorry that I oannot be of greater service to you. Sincerely, Emma Donnan

A fine letter in her own hand at the age of 83.

After receiving word from Hugh W. Donnan that he did not know much about the
history, except that the Indiana branch has a clean record, I sent a questionnire
to his Aunt Emma, who returned it with questions answered.

David Donnan born in 1815 near Glasgow, Scotland, settled in Indianapolis
about 1838 and in April 1,1841 married Barbara Pressel. There were six children:
Margaretta, Caroline, Wallace, Theodore, Emma and Laura. Emna is the only one living
in the old homestead in the heart of Indianapolis. I don't know what David's
business was, but he must have been successful in it in order to educate the ohildren
so well. He died January 18, 1885 in Indianapolis and was buried there.
Margaretta Donnan was born August 15, 1841, well educated, doing her part in life well.
On May 28, 1863 she married and they settled in Indianapolis. There were no chiren
born to them but it was a delightful place for other children to gather. She died
Septetber 2, 1912 and interment was in the fami1y plot. Caroline Donnan born in
1843 took to school, having many friends young and old but never married. She
nevertheless lived a broad life for more than the alloted time till Oct.25, 1925,

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in her 83rd year; burial was in Indianapo1is. Known throughout the city, for she
had grown up with it, sorrow filled the hearts of many when she stepped over into
the larger life, preparations for which she had made here. Wallace Donnan, born
September 18, 1846, well educated, entered into busines; along the line of march he
he met and married Mary Winter on May 7, 1878. They established a home, entered into
socal, civic, political and religious activities; a home where you were always
welcomed. There were two children born to them, Hugh W. Donnan and Margaret Donnan,
whom they in turn educated well. Wallace died in September 1900 at the age of 54,
imterment was in the family plot at Indianapolis. Hugh W. Donnan, born October 2,
1882 at Indianapolis, moved along rapidly in school, took to business life and is
now with the Hartford Insurance Co. with his offioe at 410 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
He married Miss McClelland, thus establishing another Donnan home. They do not
speak of any family and he is very modest in his letters, save to say that the family
has made good so that must include himself. He does not say anything about
children in his household. Margaret Donnan, sister of Hugh, born in Indianapolis
later than her brother, but I haven't the date, educated in the home schools and
Chicago University and possibly a college in New York for I notice she married
Federick A. Ingalls of New York. They now live in Pebble Beach, CA. I do not
know as to children or Mr. Ingalls' vocation.

The descendents of this family are not as numerous as Alexander Donnan of
Galway, Saratoga County, NY. chart of whom is eight foot 1ong, seven generations.

On May lOth I wrote to the Donnans at Mansfield, 0H. and quote the following

Mansfield,Ohio. May 20, 1933.

My brother received your letter and asked me to answer it as I am much older
than he and remember my grandfather Andrew Donnan who was born in Gallowayshire,
Scotland early in 1809. I remember very distinctly of hearing him tell of his family.
They, his father David Donnan, settled in Richland, OH. in 1814, came over in 1813
and first went into Columbiana County, Ohio but do not remember the town, then
settled close to Lexington, Ohio in 1814, 10 miles from Mansfield where he remained
during his lifetime. I also remember of grandfather telling about two uncles who
came over when his father did, but they separatcd when they landed in New York and
did not keep in communication with them so I suspect you are descendent of one of
them, Andrew Donnan had the following chi1dren: David Donnan, who died in infancy,
Erwin Vincent Donnan who served in the war and is now dead. They had one daughter,
Ethel Donnan (now Mrs. Barnette), Shownee, OK. Clark Donnan who has never been
heard from since the Civil War, where he was active. Charles W. Donnan has the
following children: Leota Mae Donnan (now Mrs. Pou1alion), 143 Wildon Ave., Mansfield,
OH, William Clark Donnan, 605 Springwall 3t., Mansfield, OH, no family;
Ruben Donnan, 607 Van Brunt Blvd., Kansas City, MO. They have one son, Gaston
LeRoy Donnan of the same address: Clayton Gaston Donnan, 427 Wayne St., Mansfield,
OH. They have five sons living; Henry Jack Donnan, dead. Living: Elsworth Charles
Donnan, Richard Clayton Donnan, Robert Adam Donnan, Paul Clark Donnan and I tell you
they are fine boys. I have one son, Charles Rees Poulalion, 143 N. Weldon Ave.,
Mansfield, 0H. John Wellington Donnan, now dead, had the following children;.
Elizabeth Donnan, Wellsley, MA, a teacher; Ralph Donnan, Ashtabula, 0H; Florence
deceased; Ray Donnan, Waterville, OH, twins who died in infancy; Mathew
LeRoy Donnan, have three daughters, Mrs. Orrie Bourquin, Peoria, Ill., deceased,
had one son, Donnan Bourquin. Mrs. Carrie Hinds, deceased, had two children. Richard
Hinds, Toledo, 0H. and Evelyn B. Hinds, Toledo, 0H Mrs, Thalma Cook, 928 N. Main St.
Bowling Green, OH has one daughter, Elizabeth Cock, at home. I an going to give you
a son of William Donnan later as I haven't their address just now. John Donnan had
no children. (Jane Boyce; I will give you someone connected with them. Mrs. Paul
Linn, N. Main Road, Mansfield, 0H.) I will send the address of Frank Donnan, Uncle

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William's son next week.

Yours very sincerely, Leota May D. Poulalion, 143 N Weldon Avenue, Mansfield, OH

P.S. I am so tired, but felt I must not put off writing."

This fine letter from one who was not well was certainly appreciated.

"Mansfie1d, OH June 27, 1933

I hope you will pardon the delay but have been so busy. I have marked those
not correct so you can easily see how it is. Frank Donnan, 188 Park Ave., East
son of William Donnan brother of Andrew Donnan had a large family so Frank will
know all of them. In your report you missed one of Clayton Donnan's sons, Richard
Clayton. Clayton has five boys living. Jack was killed at the age of six. Elisworth,
graduated last year. I hope you get everything O.K.

Sincerely, May Poulalion
.
P.S. I am returning your list for it saves me writing."

In December 1935 1 sent a Christmas card to her and it was returned markod
"Deceased"

In Mrs. Paulalion's letter of June 27th 1933 she referred me to Frank Donnan.
188 Park Avenue East, Mansfield,. 0H. son of William Donnan who could give me facts
in connection with them. After severaI letters I received the following:

"Mansfield, OH Feb. 23, 1937

Dear Mr. Donnan:

We received your card today and do feel bad that we did not get
your request fulfilled sooner. Mr. Donnan is a night watchman and sleeps in the day
so I will take it on myself to answer. You will have to excuse my writing as I am
not very sturdy yet, I am getting better but slow. I was in the hospital 4 weeks
and have been in bed here; this is the 8th week and I cannot sit up all day yet.
I walked to the kitchen for the first today. As I was so slow getting well we asked
Frank's sister Clarissa Donnan Bemiller to do the work. She is working on it nowand
I hope we can get it to you soon. We are wondering who your father was. We will be
glad to have you come and see us and get better acquainted; come if you come. Hope
to hear from you again. Kindest regards to all,

Mrs. Frank Donnan, RD 4, Mansfield, Ohio"

Later Mrs. Bemiller did finish the line of William Donnan on down to 1936 all
typewritten and well arranged. Did not give me anything along the line of education
vocation, affiliations, and so on but I can see between the lines that they have
made good.

During the latter part of the 18th century there was another Donnan family
lived in Galloway, Scotland, decided to come to America in 1813; most of them went
to Ohio and descendents there have given me much data in addition to the letter
already referred to, am compiling same.

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MARRIAGE: DAVID DONNAN, Gallowayshire, Scotland
TO: ??? ???

Their children were: Andrew, John, William, David and Jane

They do not give me maiden name of David's wife, but she was from the same
section in the northern part of Gallaway not far from Glasgow where some of the
children were born. In 1813 they came to USA. John stayed in New York and the
others went to Columbiana Co., Ohio where they are buried, at least the parents.

MARRIAGE: ANDREW DONNAN, Gallowayshire, Scotland
TO: ??? ???, Ohio

Their children were: David, Erwin Vincent, Clark and Charles H.

Andrew was born in 1809, Gallowayshire, Scotland, came to America with his
parents and was educated in the Ohio schools, married and settled on a farm.

DAVID DONNAN. their first child died in infancy and buried in the family plot
in Ohio.

CLARK DONNAN, their third child educated in the home school was just a young
man when the Civil War came; he enlisted, went into active service and was never
heard from; another fruitage of war even for the freedom of other human beings.

MARRIAGE: ERWIN VINCENT DONNAN, Richland County, Ohio
TO: ??? ???, Richland County, Ohio

Their only child was: Ethel D.

Erwin, their second child born in Richland County, OH, educated in home school
where he fell in love with a youny lady of the community but haven't her name.
Erwin also served in the war with distinction. Do not know whether they were married
before the war or after, but settled in the home community continuing their loyalty,
to home, school, church, social and political functions.

MARRIAGE: ETHEL D. DONNAN, Richland County, 0H.
TO: ??? Barnette, Richland County, OH

Do not know as to their family.

Ethel, born in Richland County, was not spoiled even if she was an only child.
well educated, was captured by Mr. Barnette and taken to Shownee, Okla. We hope they
strike oil or its equivalent and all that goes with a happy home.

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MARRIAGE: CHARLES H. DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: S. Elizabeth Gaston, Richland County, OH

Their children were: Leota Mae, William Clark, Ruben Andrew and Clayton Gaston

Charles H., 4th child in Andrew's farnily, born in Richland County, 0H, educated
in its schools where he met and married Elizabeth Gaston. They were both well educated
for life's duties, established a pleasant home that meant much to the community.
Mr. Donnan died in 1890 and laid to rest in the family cemetery. Loyal to his family
church and community, still lives in the lives of others.

MARRIAGE: LEOTA MAE DONNAN, Richland Co., OH
To: ??? Paulalion, Richland County, OH

Their one child was: Char1es Rees

Leota, first child of S. Elizabeth, born in Richland Co., well educated and has
proven a good correspondent; that is what Mr. Paulalion thought also before they
were engaged. Their home is at 143 Wilden Ave., Mansfiold, 0H. It was with sorrow
that my Christmas card sent to her in 1935 was returned to me marked "Doceased"

CHARLES REES PAULALION, their only child, born in Mansfield, 0H. where he
received his education. No record of his being married.

MARRIAGE:WILLIAM CLARK DONNAN, Rich1and Co. OH
TO: ??? ???

There are no children.

William Clark, Elizabeth's second child, has the same name as an older brother
of mine, I would like to meet him. Here again we would like to know more of education,
vocation and so on, but thankful for his home address, 605 Springfield So.,
Mansfield, OH.

MARRIAGE: RUBEN ANDREW DONNAN, Richland County, 0H
TO: ??? ???, Richland County, OH

Their children are: Gaston LeRoy and John Wallington.

Ruben, third child of Elizabeth, born in Richland Co., where he was educated
for life's duties. Wether he married there or after he went to Missouri they do
not say. Maybe she is saying to him "I am from Missouri", and she is not the only
Donnan who is saying the same thing and many others who think it. Their address
is 607 Van Brunt Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

MARRIAGE: JOHN WALLINGTON DONNAN, Richland Co. OH
TO: Ama Grazell, Richland Co., OH

Their seven children were: Elizabeth Ann (Phd), Ralph, Florence, Raymond,
Infants (Twins) and Mathew LeRoy.

John their second son, born in Richland County, OH where he was educated
married and settlod down for better or worse, sink or swim, we go together. Evidentally.

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they believed in education for their oldest child, Elizabeth, is a school teacher in
Wellsley; Mass. I wrote her to stop off and see us on her way back home sometime,
but have not heard from her yet.

ELIZABETH DONNAN, Ama's first child took to books and fitted herself for teaching
and I understand is continuing her study as all good teachers are wont to do.
My first cousin Elizabeth Donnan of Amsterdam, NY. was a teacher during her life
and after her mother's death during vacation she was keeping house for her father.
The boys were out in the field and under their belts felt that it should be dinner
time; but no horn, they worked longer and no horn; then unhooked and went to the
house only to find Elizabeth upstairs reading a book. We hope the other Elizabeth
will not serve her brothers that way.

RALPH DONNAN, their second child educated in the home schools and is living in
Astabula, 0H. They do not mention of his being married.

FLORENCE DONNAN, their third child died in early life and sorrow filled their
hearts when they laid her body in the family plot.

RAYMOND DONNAN, fourth child of Ama, kept them busy at home, school and elsewhere,
emerging fully equipped for life's battles. He settled in Waterville, OH, a few
miles out of Toledo enjoying single blessedness.

INFANTS (Twins) Ama's fifth and sixth children brought joy and sorrow mingled together
when they laid their tiny forms to rest, believing in God's promise, they live on.

MARRRIAGE: MATHEW LEROY DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: Sarah Cline, Richland County, OH

They have three children: Orrie, Carrie and Thelma.

Mathew, youngest child of Ama, had the fellowship of the older children before
he went to school where he made good, popular with the young people, fell in love
with Sarah Cline, they were married and settled in that section establishing another
Donnan home. They are bringing up their children in the way they should go,
Buckeye State enthusiasts.

MARRIAGE: ORRIE DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: ??? Bourquin, Richland County, OH

They have one child: Donnan.

Orrie, first child of Sarah, a healthy girl to make their home still more pleasant,
was given a new name for the Donnan tribe and we are glad to see some changes,
much as we love the old given names. After all the individuality of the person is
what counts, being yourself.

MARRIAGE: DONNAN BOURQUIN, their son, is having a chance to develop along that line and
we wish him all the success possible.

MARRIAGE: CARRIE DONNAN, Richland County, 0H
TO: ??? Hinds

Their two children are: Richard and Evelyn Bolster.

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Carrie, 2nd child of Sarah, was a good student, loved companionship and Mr.
Hinds was 1ikeminded so they were married and sett1ed in Toledo, OH, that business
center of 19 railroads and docks for many boat lines. Opportunity for their
success is afforded. RICHARD HINDS and EVELYN HINDS, their children, have the
advantage of boy and girl companionship, good schools and churches.

MARRIAGE: THELMA DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: ??? Cook, Richland County, OH

They have one child: Elizabeth.

Thelma, third child or Sarah, followed along with her two older sisters in
education, love and marriage, settling at Bowling Green, 0H., County seat of Wood Co.
They are training and educating ELIZABETH COOK, their only child, and we hope they
are all active in city and county affairs.

MARRIAGE: CLAYTON GASTON DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: ?????

Their six children are: Henry Jack, Ellsworth Charles, Richard Clayton,
Robert Adam, Paul Clark and Jane Andrew

Clayton, fourth child of Elizabeth, made good use of his training and education
as well as his social privileges where he met his wife; never being able to finish
their conversation they simply adjourned to a future date till they were married.
They settled at 427 Wayne Street, Mansfield, 0H. and were blessed with a good
family whom they educated in addition to the home training.

HENRY JACK DONNAN, the first child, was killed when he was 6 years old. This was
a blow to the family and many friends. I am told the other five boys are fine chaps
and in 1993 were all home.

JOHN DONNAN, second son who came from Scotland with his father David Donnan in
1813 stayed in New York and did not communicate with his people. As yet I have not
been able to trace his whereabouts. Another John Donnan who was in New York during
1770 to 1796, a part of whose history follows, then is lost track of; both of these
may turn up or rather their descendents. I don't think it is a lack of family ties
but an independent spirit of the Scotch, and the Donnans are no exception.

MARRIAGE: WILLIAM DONNAN, Richland County, 0H.
TO: Agnes Baird Colwell, Richland County, OH

By whom there was one child, David A.

NEXT TO: Eleanor Douglas

By whom there were seven children: Charles, Riley, Clarissa, Annette,
Samantha, Eli and Franklin

William, third son of David Donnan, born March 28, 1824 in OH whcre he was

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educated and married Agnes Baird Colwell, born Sept. 15, 1830. They settled in
Richland County where one son DAVID A Donnan was born to them. Educted in home
school, quiet disposition and did not marry. However, he did his part in the Buckeye
State till death came March 23, 1892; burial in the home plot. On August 6, 1855 his
mother died leaving the two alone. William married the second time, Eleanor Douglas
of the same place, born December 17, 1831, married Jan. 21, 1858 by Rev.
Gailys. Theirs was a busy home, a duty for each in the interests of all. William
died August 4, 1889 and Eleanor Oct. 3, 1906. They had been an uplift to the
children, church, school, conummity and country; therefore a loss to all.

CHARLES DONNAN, first child by the second marriage, born Dec. 4, 1858 did not
marry either, so he and his half brother could compare notes as to the girls they
did not like or at least to the extent of getting married to them. Charles died
January 22, 1928 and was committed to the family plot.

MARRIAGE: RILEY DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: Alice Baughman, Richland County, OH

Their two children were: Ethel Valora and Mabel Leila.

Riley, second child of Eleanor, carries a new name, in fact I notice this branch
has diverted more than any of the others on given names. Riley having finished his
education said to himself, "It is not good for man to be alone", so by mutual agreement
married Alice Baughman September 9, 1885 establishing a home of influence.
Alice was born Dec. 6, 1862. Their home was gladdened by two daughters whom they
educated well for life's duties. Riley died May 23, 1919.

MARRIAGE: ETHEL VALORA DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: John D. Wirick, Richland County, OH

Their eight cliildren were: Alice Jeanette, Carl Lawrence, Dale Lee,
Ethel Lucille, Margaret Irene, Helen Arlene, Richard Donnan and John Irwin.

Ethel, first child of Alice, born Feb. 18, 1890 took to school and social life,
she met John W. Wirick. From time to time these meetings made their hearts
grow fonder, culminating in their marriage Nov. 6, 1909 and the establishment of
another plessant American home. Ten in the family circle in 1932 if one had not been
called home in 1920.

MARRIAGE: ALICE JEANNETTE WIRICK, Richland County, 0H
TO: Chester M. Wirick, Richmond County, OH

Their children are: Dwane Roger and Gene Arlin

Alice, first child Of Ethel born October 24, 1910 made her grades home and in
school and apparently liked the name Wirick being willing to carry it on through
life, not as a maiden, but a home keeper and mother. On September 15, 1930 she
married Chester M. Wirick, changing her residence but not her name. At this writing

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she is the only one married. Their two children, DWANE ROGER WIRICK born January
15, 1931 and GENE ARLIN WIRICK, May 8, 1932 are being well cared for.

Ethel's other children: CARL LAWRENCE WIRICK, born July 8, 1912; DALE LEE
WIRICK, Soptember 6, 1914; ETHEL LUCILLE WIRICK, January 21, 1917; MARGRET IRENE
WIRICK, June 4, 1920; HELEN ARLENE WIRICK, July 28, 1922; RICHARD DONNAN WIRICK,
February 9, 1925 and JOHN IRWIN WIRICK, January 11, 1932. Margaret Irene died
June 11, 1920 one week here, then to the larger life.

MARRIAGE: MABEL LEILA DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: John L. Welch, Richland County, OH

Their four children are: Ralph F., Walton Donnan, Elinor Maurine and Mildren Ruth

Mabe1, second child of Alice, born September 4, 1891 followed in the footsteps
of her sister, educationally and matrimonially, each falling in love with John, but
in this case it was John L. Welch and they were married November 23rd, 1910, another
Welch home, and I am wondering if it may also be a Welsh home? They have a happy
family of boys and girls to train and educate: RALPH F. WELCH, born Sept. 7, 1912;
WALTER DONNAN WELCH, December 2, 1915; ELYNOR MAURINE WELCH, Sept 2, 1919;
MILDRED RUTH WELCH, May 23, 1931.

MARRIAGE: CLARISSA DONNAN, Richland County, 0H.
TO: James Mi1ton Snyder, Richland County, OH

There were two children by this union: Alice Glee and Harvey C.

NEXT TO: William Bemiller

Clarissa, third child of Eleanor, born May 23, 1864 when our country was in the
Civil War evidently inherited some of the sterling qualities of her ancestors. Her
mother being a Douglas maybe related to the noted Douglas fanilies of that period..
She married James Milton Snyder, January 22, 1890 and settled in the home section
in OH. There were 2 children born to them who received a good education. James M.
Snyder was born Oct. 28, 1859 and his call came November 21,1912. That left Clarissa
to carry on alone. Two years later however, William Bemiller suggested a way to
overcome the difficulty, Clarissa concurred and they were married in February 1914.
She is very modest and has said nothing about either of her husbands, but we are
indebted to her for much of the infonrmation containod herein.

MARRIAGE: ALlCE GLEE SNYDER, Richland County, OH
TO: Andrew John Haire, Richland County, OH

Their three children are: Kenneth Snyder, Annabel and Robert L.
.
A1ice, first child of Clarissa, born Oct. 9, 1891, educated in home schools, entered
social life met Andrew John Haire and it proved fatal December 7, 1912 when
they were married and went to keeping house. The three children born to them made
the home a busy place but they did not lose their interest in other things. ROBERT
L. HAIRE, youngest child, born December 9, 1918, died June 13, 1936 in the prime of
life. We wonder sometimes when death comes to the young useful people, why not to
those who say the world owes them a living and no interest in others.

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MARRIAGE: KENNETH SNYDER HAIRE, Richland County, OH
TO: Retha Lucille Heston, Richland County, OH

Kenneth, first child of Alice, born Aug. 30, 1913 moved along rapidly in school
as well as in social activities. He becamo infatuated with the personality of Retha
Lucille Heston and obtained their marriage certificate November 26, 1936. We
congratulate them and trust activities will be broadened.

MARRIAGE: ANNABEL HAIRE, Richland County, OH
TO: Stanley Latimer Cramer, Richland County, OH

Annabel, second child of Alice, born September 2, 1915 kept close to Kenneth's
heels at home, in school and even in choosing her companion for life, (see what example
does), in the person of Stanley Latimer Cramer, and in that month of weddings
June 27th, 1936 they pledged themselves each to the other. This will be a memorable
month for the family. Death of one and marriage of another.

MARRIAGE: HARVEY C. SNYDER, Richland County, OH
TO: Fern Forbes, Richland County, OH

Their children are: Leon Forbes and Marjory Jane

Harvey, second child of Clarissa, born Dec. 9, 1892, enjoyed the companionship of
his sister and later in school added to it the companionship of another boy's sister,
Miss Fern Forbes and on Feb. 25, 1915 they p1edged it for life. The two children
born to them are being educated at home and in school: LEON FORBES SNYDER, born
October 14, 1920 and MARJORY JANE SNYDER born Sept. 15, 1924.

MARRIAGE: ANNETTE DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: Sherman Myers, Richland County, OH

Their two sons are: Glen Sherman and Harley Fred.

Annette, fourth child of Eleanor, born April 27, 1866 had the companionship of
older children in the home which helped her on entering school with larger groups
where she made advancement along with the best. This appealed to one Sherman Meyer,
they became engaged and were married March 13, 1895 They in turn educated their
children for their particular nitch in life. Annette died Aug. 12, 1925, her 59th year.

MARRIAGE: GLEN SHERMAN MYERS, Richland County, OH
TO: Edna Dawson, Richland County, OH

Their two children are: Harold Dalton and Donald Dawson.

Glen, first child of Annette, born Jan. 7, 1896 a genuine boy on OH soil,
where other great men were born. He too is making his mark. In 1921 he married
Edna Dawson and they went to house keeping. Their children are: HAROLD DALTON
MYERS, born June 8, 1922 and DONALD DAWSON MEYERS, born Oct. 23, 1923.

MARRIAGE: HARLEY FRED MEYERS, Richland County, OH
TO: Belva Biship, Richland County, OH

Their children are: William and Hazel Royer.

Harley, second child of Annette, born Oct. 22, 1897 was equal to his brother in
school and elsewhere, fell in love with Belva Biship and married in 1920, establishing
another OH home. Biship is a good name and Belva is not falling short of her
duties as mother, neighbor and friend.

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WILLIAM MYERS, born in September 1921 and HAZEL ROYER MEYERS, born later,
are enjoying life in their cozy home.

MARRIAAGE: SAMANTHA DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: John Armstrong, Richland County, OH

They have no children

Samantha fifth child of Eleanor, born February 10, 1868 carries a new given
name for the Donnan tribe. She and John Armstrong were married March 9, 1899 and
sett1ed in home community, taking an active part in its affairs. Not having chidren
of their own, took a greater interest in other children. In the spring of 1910
Samantha was taken sick and died April 14, thus cutting off descendents of this twig.

ELI DONNAN sixth child of Eleanor born Novomber 7. 1869 was not long for this
life; his summons came January 24, 1870 at the age of 2 months 17 days.

MARRIAGE: FRANKLIN D0NNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: Luna Alice Mitchell

Their children were: John Clarence, Infant son and Helen Gertrude.

Franklin, youngest child of Eleanor, born March 11, 1871 brought new joy to
the home; truly this life is full of joy and sorrow; without Faith, Hope and Love
we would not be able to carry on. Franklin had his parents and all the older
chidren to help him along life's journey till manhood when Luna Alice Mitchell, born
June 24, 1870 took a hand in it. They graduated in this mutual course September
2, 1896 receiving one diploma (Scotch, you see). Their home was established and
children trained and educated.

MARRIAGE: JOHN CLARENCE DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: Christine Wald, Richland County, OH

They have one child: Esther Irene.

John, first child of Luna born May 16, 1897, a sturdy chap moving along rapidly
in school and elsewhere for when he was 23 he married Miss Christine Wald, March
6, 1920 for better or worse; sticking their feet under their own table, may God's
blessing be asked each time. Their one child is being educated in the good schools
of today. Esther was born March 4, 1922, making good in high school.
INFANT son, second child of Luna, born Feb. 23, 1905 died March 1, 1905, living only a
few days when he was called to Him who cares for all.

MARRIAGE: HELEN GERTRUDE DONNAN, Richland County, OH
TO: Willard Doughty, Richland County, OH

Their three children are: William Richard, Robert Eugene and Marilyn Alice.

Helen, third child of Luna, born April 20, 1907, brought up in the way she
should go, soon found a young man who wanted to go the same way; so on October 22,
1927 Willard Doughty placed a ring on her finger and they were pronounced "man and
wife". This home is a happy one with their three children in school:
WILLLIAM RICHARD, born September 5, 1928; ROBERT EUGENE, born April 24, 1930
MARYLIN ALICE, born March 23, 1932

"Silver Locks"