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Herman heiratete Steinhoff, Anna Rosena in 1897. Anna (Tochter von Steinhoff, Christian Heinrich Jr. und Rose, Maria) wurde geboren am 21 Mai 1873 in Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA; gestorben am 26 Aug 1958; wurde beigesetzt in Little Sioux Township Cemetery, Smithland, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

1. Claus, Marie C. wurde geboren am 20 Jul 1902; gestorben am 4 Okt 1979 in ,,, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Little Sioux Township Cemetery, Smithland, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA.

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Justus Claus was born in Hessen, Germany on February 11, 1844 and departed this life October 15, 1932, at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 4 days. He emigrated to America with his parents in 1847 and settled in Monroe County, Ohio, where he spent his entire life except the last six years which he spent with his daughter in Washington County, Ohio.
He was confirmed in the Evangelical faith in 1857 at least 13 years of age, at Middle Church in Monroe County, of which church he has been a member the remaining years of his life.
He was united in marriage with Caroline Schmidt on February 7, 1867. To this union were born ten children, six boys and four girls. His wife preceded him in death on January 15, 1905.
On November 28, 1911 he was united in marriage with Christina Schmidt. She preceded him in death on January 29, 1928.
Surviving the deceased are the following children: Mrs. Anna Freitag and Henry P. Claus of Monroe County; Edward G. Claus and Mrs. Erwin Schurr, of Pittsburgh; Herman W., Jacob J. and Clarence D. Claus of Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Wilhelm of Parkersburg, and Mrs. Clara Theiss of Lower Salem. He also leaves to mourn his departure in addition to his nine children, 36 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Frederick Claus, of Lewisville, R. 1; 24 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Short funeral services were held Tuesday at the home with final obsequies at Miltonsburg Evangelical Church. Rev. Henry Fox was in charge of the services. Interment was made in the Miltonsburg cemetery.

Justus heiratete Schmidt, Mary Caroline geschätzt 1866. Mary (Tochter von Schmidt, Michael und Hoff, Margaretha) wurde geboren am 5 Aug 1847; gestorben am 15 Jan 1905 in Monroefield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Miltonsburg Cemetery, Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Jan. 26, 1905
Mary K. Claus, (nee Schmidt)
On Sunday morning, January 15, 1905, between 4 and 5 o=clock, the angel of death called at the home of Justus Claus, near Monroefield, Ohio and tore out of the midst of a loving family the beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Mary K. (Caroline) Claus, nee Schmidt. Having seen ailing for some time, she welcomed death as the liberator from all evil, and saw in it a means of being united with her Savior. She was born in Malaga township, Monroe County, Ohio, August 5, 1847. In 1867, on the 7th of February, she was united in the bonds of matrimony with Mr. Justus Claus. This union was blessed with 10 children - - 6 daughters and 4 sons, one of whom preceded his mother into eternity. Her husband, 9 children, 10 grandchildren and one brother mourn her departure. The remains were laid to rest in the Miltonsburg cemetery, Miltonsburg, Ohio on Tuesday, January 17. Funeral services conducted by the Reverend F. A. Meusch of Miltonsburg. Tis hard to break the tender cord, When love has bound the heart; Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, Must we forever part? Dearest loved one we have laid thee, In the peaceful grave=s embrace, But the memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face. Justus Claus and children.

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The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Nov. 10, 1904
On Friday, October 14, 1904, a large assembly met at Miltonsburg, Ohio to pay the last respects to Henry Claus, Sr., who on that day was committed to the earth. Mr. Claus was born February 15, 1818, in Hessia, the son of Johannes (John) and Katharina Kuhlman Claus. On May 25, 1843, in Germany, he entered the state of matrimony with Elizabeth Ackerman, the daughter of Adam Ackerman and Katharina Kaul Ackerman from Herlefeld, Germany. Elizabeth was born February 7, 1819, in Hannasfield, Spanixburg, Hastelcastel, Germany and died July 7, 1901. In 1847, immigrated to America, and settled in Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio. The union was blessed with six children, five sons and one daughter. One son, Casper Claus died at sea on the way to America. Four sons, Adolph, Justice, Frederick, and Henry, and one daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Elizabeth) Reich, thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren mourn the loss of the departed. Father Claus had suffered for a long time and was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 12th. The interment took place on Friday, October 14 in the Miltonsburg cemetery, Miltonsburg, Ohio, with the Reverend F. A. Meusch having charge of the services. His wife, Elizabeth is buried there also. Mr. Claus was the oldest member of the Miltonsburg Evangelical Church, and was connected with that Church ever since his coming to this country.

W. heiratete Ackermann, Elisabetha Dorothea am 25 Mai 1843 in ,, Hessen, Deutschland. Elisabetha (Tochter von Ackermann, Adam und Paul, Katharina) wurde geboren am 7 Feb 1819 in ,,, Deutschland; gestorben am 7 Jul 1901; wurde beigesetzt in Miltonsburg Cemetery, Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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• Alias-Name: Elisabetha Dorthea, Dorothy Ackerman

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Born: Hannasfield, Spanixburg, Hastelcastel, Germany - nicht gefunden (Zimbelmann)
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The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, July 1901
Elizabeth Claus, nee Ackerman, was born February 7, 1819, in Hannasfield, Spanixburg, Hastelcastel, Germany. In 1843, in Germany, she united in marriage to Henry Claus, Sr., and they shared each other=s joys and sorrows for fifty-eight years. In the year 1847 they came to America and made their home near Monroefield, Ohio and became members of the Miltonsburg Evangelical Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio. They had two sons born in Germany - Justus and ( Casper, who died while crossing the ocean.) The other children (born here) were Elizabeth, Henry, Adolph, and Fredrick. She took sick about the 24th day of June, and died on Sunday morning, July 7, 1901. She leaves her husband, five children, 34 grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was a sister to Conrad Ackerman. She reached the age of 82 years and 5 months. Her burial was made in the Miltonsburg cemetery, Miltonsburg, Ohio.

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Probably brother of Heinrich & Georg Schmitt of this cemetery, Maria Katharina Schmitt Kirsch of Germany, and Stephan Schmidt and Margaretha Schmidt Gantz of Washington County, Ohio.
Married Margaretha in 1832 in Germany.
Uncle and Father-in-law to Frederick Kirsch of this cemetery. Frederick married Michael's daughter, Catharine Schmitt Kirsch.

Michael heiratete Hoff, Margaretha in 1832 in ,,, Deutschland. Margaretha (Tochter von Hoff, Heinrich und Becker, Margaretha) wurde geboren am 12 Feb 1806 in ,,, Deutschland; gestorben am 18 Nov 1888 in , Monroe County, Ohio, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Miltonsburg Cemetery, Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

Johannes heiratete Kuhlmann, Katharina geschätzt 1814. Katharina wurde geboren geschätzt 1791; und gestorben. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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• Alias-Name: Adam Ackerman

Adam heiratete Paul, Katharina geschätzt 1815. Katharina wurde geboren geschätzt 1792; und gestorben. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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Heinrich heiratete Becker, Margaretha geschätzt 1802. Margaretha wurde geboren geschätzt 1779; und gestorben. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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