| Herald A. STROUS was born in Jul 1899 in Ohio.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24274 He resided at Laurelville,
Pickaway Co., Ohio. Herold lived in a brick home built by Solomon
Reigel. Parents: Edward D. STROUS and
Mabel Martinn ARMSTRONG. Spouse: Mariam M. HUBBEL. Children were: Robert E. STROUS, Donald E. STROUS. Spouse: Unknown (STROUS). Children were: Mabel Patricia STROUS. Homer STROUS resided at Laurelville, Pickaway Co., Ohio. Parents: Samuel K. STROUS and Eliza HARMON. Spouse: Lulu LINDSEY. Children were: Jeanette STROUS, Erma STROUS, Elva STROUS. Ida F. STROUS was born in Aug 1880 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24275 She died about 1954. Parents: David H. STROUS and Rebecca J. DILLON. Spouse: Charles HOSTLER. J. S. STROUS was born on 20 Jun 1870 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio. Parents: William A. STROUS and Adeline DUNKLE. Jacob STROUS was born on 27 Oct 1775 in Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania. He died on 27 Apr 1845 in Laurelville, Pickaway Co., Ohio. He was buried in Apr 1845 in Bell View Cemetery, Adelphi, Ross Co., Ohio. He was mentioned in a biography History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio.24276 BIOGRAPHY: The Strous Family. Jacob Strous, born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, October 27, 1775, came to Ohio in the fall of 1799, performing the journey on foot. He remained with his brother-in-law, Adam Defenbaugh, six miles below Chillicothe, until 1802, when he settle near where the village of Laurelvill, in Hocking County, now stands. He and Defenbaugh, who also settled there, put up, on Laurel creek, a short distance above the present mill, the first grist-mill in this region. The mill consisted simple of forked stakes driven into the ground and covered over with slabs. In June 1807, Jacob Strous was married to Mary Reichelderfer, and resided in the neighborhood of Laurelville until his death, which took place in 1845. He was an active and industrious pioneer, and did much for the improvement of his neighborhood. He was the father of five children as follows: John, born Januray 28, 1808; Mary, born August 16, 1812; Samuel, born August 9, 1814; Elizabeth, born August 12, 1824; Allen, born December 26, 1826. John married, November 13, 1832, Angeline Holderman, born February 22, 1811, and settled where his son David, now lives. He followed milling and farming during his life, which was one of great industry and usefulness. He died July 23, 1875, and hsi wife, March 21, 1879. Mary Strous married Hiram Flannagan. She is now a widow, and resides in Laurelville. Samuel married Mary Swoyer, January 24, 1841, with whom he is now living in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio. They have had five children, four of whom are living. Elizabeth is the wife of William Webster, and resides in Pickaway township. Allen Strous lives near Laurelville on the old homestead. John Strous had eleven children, who are now all dead but three, and it may here be mentioned as a somewhat remarkable fact that, since 1850, there have occured at the house which is now the residence of the son, David H., and a view of which is elsewhere given, no less than fourteen funerals. David H. Strous, one of the substantial and enterprising citizens of Salt Creek township, was the third child of John and Angeline Strous and was born February 11, 1837. At the age of twenty-one he took an equal interest with his father in the mills and farm, and at the death of his father, succeeded to the entire ownership. Mr. Stous' career has been a very successful one; his energy, industry and good management being rewared by the accumulation of a good property. Mr. Strous was united in marriage, April 22, 1858, with Ann Bochart, and to then the following named children was born, viz.; Jane Almeda, born September 10, 1858, is now the wife of Levi Lutz, of Pickaway township; Susannah, born May 29, 1860, is now thw wife of Byron Mowery, of Salt Creek township; John Elsy, born August 15, 1862-died August 26, 1863; Charles, born June 3, 1864-died September 9, 1865. Mrs. Strous, the mother of these children, died September 23, 1866. August 20, of the following year, Mr. Strous was again married to Rebecca J. Dillon, who was born May 19, 1842. The result of this union is five children. as follows: Olive D., born August 18,1868-died December 7, 1870; Frank D., born September 3, 1869; Eddie D., born March 3, 1872; Eva Grace, born October 16, 1874; Lizzie May, born April 8, 1876. Just west of his residence, Mr. Strous has a beautiful grove of forest trees, containing about fourteen acres. The ground is very pleasantly situated, being higher than the surrounding land, and is skirted by Salt creek, on the bank of which is a beautiful mineral spring. A company has been formed who contemplate the improvement of the place next season as a pleasure resort. His Ancestral File Number is D5T0-TM. BIOGRAPHY: He came to Ohio in the fall of 1799 performing the journey by foot. In 1798, Zane's Trace was a bridle path and there were only four houses between Wheeling, West Virginia and Chillicothe, Ohio. He remained with his brother-in-law Adam Deffenbaugh, six miles below Chillicothe, Ohio until 1802 when he settled in Hocking Co., Ohio, near where the village of Laurelville now stands. The farm was granted to him by Thomas Jefferson in 1803. Clifford Strous lived on the farm in 1964. Jacob's will was made in February, 1845, and probated May 19, 1845. Jacob Strous and Adam Deffenbaugh put up on Laurel Creek the first grist mill in this region. The mill consisted of forked stakes driven into the ground and covered with slabs. See History of Pickaway Co., Ohio, Page 263. Parents: John Philip STROUS. Spouse: Mary REICHELDERFER. Jacob STROUS and Mary REICHELDERFER were married in Jun 1807 in Ohio. Children were: John STROUS, Mary STROUS, Samuel STROUS, Elizabeth STROUS, Allen STROUS. Jacob STROUS was born on 29 Oct 1841 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24277 He appeared in the census on 26 Jun 1860 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24278 He served in the military during theCivil War. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24279 He appeared in the census on 12 Jun 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24280 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24281 He died on 27 May 1907 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.24282 Aged 65 years, 6 months, 28 days. He was buried in May 1907 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.1085 Civil War Veteran Parents: Samuel STROUS and Mary SWOYER. Spouse: Mary (Polly) MOWERY. Jacob STROUS and Mary (Polly) MOWERY were married on 27 Nov 1864 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.18699 Children were: George W. STROUS, Amanda A. STROUS, Nelson A. STROUS, Elmer F. STROUS. Jacob STROUS was born about 1842 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24283 Parents: John STROUS and Angeline HOLDERMAN. Jane STROUS was born about 1841 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24284 Parents: John STROUS and Angeline HOLDERMAN. Jane Almedia STROUS was born on 10 Sep 1858 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24285 She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24286 She appeared in the census on 19 Jun 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24287 She died on 8 Oct 1936 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.24288 She was buried in Oct 1936 in Prairie View Cemetery, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.16166 w/o Levi Lutz Parents: David H. STROUS and Mary Ann BOCHART. Spouse: Levi LUTZ. Levi LUTZ and Jane Almedia STROUS were married on 3 Mar 1878 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.16320 Children were: Florence LUTZ. Jeanette STROUS resided at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Parents: John STROUS and Sarah Ellen MOWERY. Spouse: Ort LANMAN. Jeanette STROUS. Parents: Homer STROUS and Lulu LINDSEY. Spouse: Charles Melvin ARMSTRONG. Children were: Sally Ann ARMSTRONG, James Robert ARMSTRONG. John STROUS was born on 28 Jan 1808 in Laurelville, Perry Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24289 He appeared in the census in 1860 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24290 He died on 23 Jul 1875 in Ohio. He was buried in Jul 1875 in Ohio. He was Miller/Farmer. Fathered 11 children all but three died. Parents: Jacob STROUS and Mary REICHELDERFER. Spouse: Angeline HOLDERMAN. John STROUS and Angeline HOLDERMAN were married on 13 Nov 1832 in Ross Co., Ohio. Children were: Mary Jane STROUS, David H. STROUS, Elizabeth STROUS, Jane STROUS, Jacob STROUS, Anna STROUS, Margaret STROUS, George STROUS, Angeline (Pet) STROUS. John STROUS was born in Feb 1856 in Ohio. He appeared in the census on 26 Jun 1860 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24291 He appeared in the census in 1870 in Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24292 He appeared in the census on 12 Jun 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24293 He appeared in the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24294 He died on 14 Feb 1930 in Franklin Co., Ohio.24295 He was buried in Feb 1930 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.1085 Father Parents: Samuel STROUS and Mary SWOYER. Spouse: Sarah Ellen MOWERY. John STROUS and Sarah Ellen MOWERY were married on 26 Jul 1891 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.18923 Children were: Ruth B. STROUS, Jeanette STROUS, Maud Viola STROUS. John Elsy STROUS was born on 15 Aug 1862 in Ohio. He was buried in Aug 1863 in Ohio. He died on 26 Aug 1863 in Ohio. Parents: David H. STROUS and Mary Ann BOCHART. John Philip STROUS. Ancestral estates was at Mexico Station, Pennsylvania. Children were: Elizabeth STROUS, Jacob STROUS. John S. STROUS was born on 21 Jan 1869 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. Birthdate Calculated He died on 1 Mar 1877 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. He was buried in Mar 1877 in Stumpf Cemetery, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.4220 Aged 8 years 1 month 11 days s/o William A. & A. Strous Parents: William A. STROUS and Adeline DUNKLE. Lizzie May STROUS was born on 8 Apr 1876 in Ohio. She appeared in the census on 14 Jun 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24296 She appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24297 Parents: David H. STROUS and Rebecca J. DILLON. Lucinda STROUS was born on 27 Nov 1842 in Saltcreek Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24298 She appeared in the census on 26 Jun 1860 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24299 She appeared in the census in 1870 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24300 She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24301 She was confirmed on 13 Oct 1880 in St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Tarlton, Pickaway Co., Ohio. She appeared in the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24302 She died on 17 Jan 1908 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24303 Obituary: Lucinda, daughter of Samuel and Mary Strous -nee Swoyer was born in Saltcreek Township, Hocking Co., Ohio November 27, 1842. She came with her parents to Saltcreek Township, Pickaway Co., Ohio, in which township she spent the balance of her days. She departed this life after half an hour's sickness, at late beautiful home, January 17, 1908 aged 65 years, 1 month and 20 days. She was baptized in infancy by Rev. C Albrecht. October 13, 1860 she was confirmed at Stumpf's Lutheran Church by Rev. Jacob Weimer, in the same class as her future husband. In 1881 she united with St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Tarlton, of which she remained faithful, acive and devoted member until her death. She was united in marriage to Daniel Mowery, August 17, 1865, by Rev. G. M. Albright, and together they shared the joys and sorrows of life, and faithfully served their lord and Saviour. To this union were born two daughters. There remain to mourn her loss an aged and grief-stricken husband, two daughters, Laura E., wife of Chas. E. Creager; Mary E., one sister, two brothers, her oldest brother having died less than eight months ago, and numerous other relatives and many friends. Inn her death the husband lost a faithful and devoted wife, the children one of the best and kindliest of mothers, the church one of it's most earnest members, and the community one of it's most exemplary citizens. The funeral services was held in St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Tarlton, in the presence of a very large audience, her pastor, Rev. J.M. Wenrich, officiating. Interment is Tarlton Cemetery. She was buried in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.3119 Parents: Samuel STROUS and Mary SWOYER. Spouse: Daniel MOWERY. Daniel MOWERY and Lucinda STROUS were married on 21 Aug 1865 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.18099 Children were: Laura Ellen MOWERY, Mary E. MOWERY. Mabel Patricia STROUS. Parents: Herald A. STROUS and Unknown (STROUS). Mae M. STROUS was born on 8 May 1898 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24304 She appeared in the census in 1910 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24305 She appeared in the census in 1920 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24306 She was buried in May 1969 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.13028 Mother She died on 24 May 1969 in Ohio. Parents: Nelson A. STROUS and Jennie Lee MOWERY. Spouse: Kelley L. HINTON. Children were: Loren HINTON, Mariam HINTON. Margaret STROUS was born about 1847 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24307 Parents: John STROUS and Angeline HOLDERMAN. Margaret Mae STROUS. Parents: Clifford STROUS and Louise GREY. Spouse: Larry FATHBRUCKNER. Children were: Tonya FATHBRUCKNER, Tina FATHBRUCKNER. Martha STROUS. Parents: Asa STROUS and Margaret CHURCHEUS. Spouse: Herman DELONG. Martha Mae STROUS resided at Kingston, Green Twp., Ross Co., Ohio. Parents: Pearl STROUS and Mary A. WINE. Spouse: Earl STEEL. Mary STROUS resided at Kingston, Green Twp., Ross Co., Ohio. Parents: Elmer F. STROUS and Mae B. LUTZ. Spouse: Roy FRAUNFELTER. Children were: Francis FRAUNFELTER. Mary STROUS. Parents: Charles STROUS and Nancy EDWARDS. Spouse: Earl EDWARDS. Mary STROUS was born on 16 Aug 1812 in Ohio. She resided at Laurelville, Pickaway Co., Ohio. Parents: Jacob STROUS and Mary REICHELDERFER. Spouse: Hiram FLANNAGAN. Children were: Jacob FLANNAGAN. Mary Jane STROUS was born about 1841 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24308 She appeared in the census in 1860 in Saltcreek Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio.24309 She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio.24310 She died about 1898. Parents: John STROUS and Angeline HOLDERMAN. Spouse: Charles SPENCER. Charles SPENCER and Mary Jane STROUS were married on 4 Jun 1857 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.23522 Married by John H. Buser MG Children were: James B. SPENCER, Mary Jane SPENCER, Anna B. SPENCER, John B. SPENCER, Ella SPENCER. Maud Viola STROUS was born in Aug 1893 in Ohio. She appeared in the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24311 She died in 1971 in Ohio. She was buried in 1971 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.365 She resided at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Parents: John STROUS and Sarah Ellen MOWERY. Spouse: Ralph HEDGES. Children were: Jean Bell HEDGES, Richard Strous HEDGES. Melvin P. STROUS was born about 1919 in Hocking Co., Ohio. He appeared in the census on 3 Jan 1920 in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio.24312 Married three times and had children by all three. Parents: Pearl STROUS and Mary A. WINE. Spouse: Carol STEVENS. Children were: Robert STROUS, Debora Sue STROUS, Cyneta May STROUS, Bonnie Louise STROUS. Miriam STROUS. Parents: Charles STROUS and Nancy EDWARDS. Spouse: Harold MARTIN. Children were: Ronnie MARTIN, James MARTIN. Miriam STROUS was born about 1912 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24313 She resided at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Parents: Edward D. STROUS and Mabel Martinn ARMSTRONG. Spouse: Herold HARMON. Children were: Rita Jane HARMON, Gary Lee HARMON. Ned Allen STROUS. Parents: Noah STROUS and Helen ROLL. Nelson A. STROUS was born in Dec 1874 in Ohio. He appeared in the census on 12 Jun 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24314 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24315 He appeared in the census in 1910 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24316 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24317 He died in 1931 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. He was buried in 1931 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.1085 Father Parents: Jacob STROUS and Mary (Polly) MOWERY. Spouse: Jennie Lee MOWERY. Nelson A. STROUS and Jennie Lee MOWERY were married on 17 Nov 1897 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.18489 Children were: Mae M. STROUS, Fred M. STROUS, Emma Merle STROUS, Pearl Oatis STROUS. Noah STROUS was born in Mar 1896 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24318 He appeared in the census in 1910 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24319 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24320 He died in 1946. He was buried in 1946 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.1085 Parents: George W. STROUS and Ellen WALISER. Spouse: Helen ROLL. Children were: Ned Allen STROUS. Olive D. STROUS was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Ohio. She died on 7 Dec 1870 in Ohio. She was buried in Dec 1870 in Ohio. Parents: David H. STROUS and Rebecca J. DILLON. Paul STROUS resided at Adelphi, Ross Co., Ohio. Parents: Charles STROUS and Nancy EDWARDS. Spouse: Bernice HINTON. Children were: Richard STROUS. Pearl STROUS was born in Feb 1881 in Ohio. He appeared in the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio.24321 He appeared in the census on 3 Jan 1920 in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio.24322 He resided at Laurelville, Pickaway Co., Ohio. Parents: Samuel K. STROUS and Eliza HARMON. Spouse: Mary A. WINE. Pearl STROUS and Mary A. WINE were married about 1918 in Ohio. Children were: Melvin P. STROUS, Arthur STROUS, Martha Mae STROUS, Annabelle STROUS. Pearl Oatis STROUS was born in 1904. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24256 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24257 He died in 1961 in Ohio. He was buried in 1961 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.1085 Twin to Merle. Parents: Nelson A. STROUS and Jennie Lee MOWERY. Spouse: Helen A. ALDENDERFER. Ralph STROUS resided at Kingston, Green Twp., Ross Co., Ohio. Parents: Elmer F. STROUS and Mae B. LUTZ. Ralph H. STROUS was born in Dec 1892 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24323 He was Veterinarian. He resided at Warsaw, Indiana. Parents: Frank Dillon STROUS and Ida M. ALBIN. Richard STROUS. Parents: Paul STROUS and Bernice HINTON. Richard STROUS. Parents: Earl Dwight STROUS and Alberta WYLIE. Richard Lee STROUS. Parents: Curtis E. STROUS and Mildred JUDY. Spouse: Delores Ann STROME. Richard Lee STROUS and Delores Ann STROME were married on 16 Oct 1954. Robert STROUS. Parents: Melvin P. STROUS and Carol STEVENS. Robert E. STROUS was born about 1923 in Ohio. He was Veterinarian. He served in the militaryWorld War II. Parents: Herald A. STROUS and Mariam M. HUBBEL. Spouse: Marjorie LINDGREN. Robert E. STROUS and Marjorie LINDGREN were married on 4 Jun 1945. Robert Lee STROUS. Parents: Webster STROUS and Eva M. SKINNER. Roy Samuel STROUS. Parents: Allen STROUS and Sara Elizabeth SIDEBOTTOM. Ruth STROUS was School Teacher. Parents: Asa STROUS and Margaret CHURCHEUS. Spouse: Don THOMPSON. Spouse: Claude HUBER. Ruth B. STROUS was born in Feb 1892 in Ohio. She appeared in the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24324 She resided at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Parents: John STROUS and Sarah Ellen MOWERY. Spouse: Howard STROUPE. Children were: Edwin STROUPE, Betty STROUPE, Eileen STROUPE, Howard STROUPE, Margaret STROUPE. |