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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Samuel M. and Clara A. Firestoner, 7 South 49 West


CLARA'S FAMILY

In 1880 De Kalb County, Indiana, J. A. S. Hammond is farming, 48, Eleanor Hammond 41 Wife, Eleanor J. Hammond 18 Daughter, Flora A. Hammond 16 Daughter, John T. Hammond 14 Son, Laura M. Hammond 12 Daughter, Jessee A. Hammond 10 Son, and Clarra A. Hammond 4 Daughter.

SAMUEL'S FAMILY

In 1880 De Kalb County, Indiana, George A. Firestone is 25, Adaline Firestone 20 Wife, and Samuel M. Firestone 2 Son.

Adaline Isabell Shull2 b. 6 March 1859, d. 19 June 1887
George Alphonso Firestone2 b. 1855, d. 14 March 1893

SAMUEL AND CLARA
Clara A. Hammond and Samuel M. Firestone married 1 Jan 1900 in DeKalb County, Indiana.

They are farming there in the 1900 census.

" In the spring or early summer of 1906, we went to Lawrence Co. Tennessee, and together with Mrs. Firestone's preacher brother, bought a 200 acre farm which we divided. This tract was good land, contained a rather valuable tract of timber, remarkable spring water, was fertile, and we hoped to have it for our future home. Mr. or Rev. Hammond died and since both tracts have been sold.
From 1908 to 1911 we homesteaded and proved up on by paying out on a 160 acres in Kit Carson County, Colorado, 11 1/2 miles north of Siebert, Colorado. This we finally sold, it being too far away to see after, and I went to see the location later on in 1936 and again did so in 1947. Uncle Charley accompanied me 1947. In 1910 we left Long Beach for California, lived there about 6 weeks and moved to Los Angeles. It was while there that I was employed by the Pacific Electric Railway Co., acting for the most part as lineman foreman. This was on a gang ox 325 men. At Whittier, Calif., I was told that a young man and his sister by the name of Firestone, attended high school there, and that he resembled me enough to be, not only a brother, but a twin. I never got to see and know them. I wish I could have -- too busy. "

In 1910 Thomas County, Kansas, Sam M. Firestone is 32, a section foreman, Clara A. Firestone 34 Wife, and Marie I. E. Firestone 8 Daughter.

Samuel claimed a quarter in section 3, 7S 49W in 1912.

In 1920 Coshocton County, Ohio, Samuel M. Firestone is a minister, 41, Clara A. Firestone 44 Wife, and Marie A. Firestone 18 Daughter.

Clara A. Hammond Firestone BIRTH 15 Sep 1875 DeKalb County, Indiana, DEATH 21 Aug 1920 Fresno, Coshocton County, Ohio, BURIAL Hamilton Cemetery Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 15582351.

"Mrs. Samuel Firestone, Fresno, aged 44, died at home Saturday, after a long illness from a diabetic ailment, from which she had suffered for the past five years. Mrs. Firestone took seriously ill at the Richmond reunion one week before her death.
Clara A. Hammond was born September 15, 1875, near Hamilton, De Kalb Co., Indiana. She was united in marriage to Rev. Samuel M. Firestone January 1, 1900. Mrs. Firestone was a member of the methodist episcopal Church, having united with that body at the age of 12. She was a noble and talented Christian woman, and assisted her husband in his religious services until her death. Mrs. Firestone had lived in Kentucky, New Mexico and many different parts of California. While living in these various places, she assisted her husband in preaching the gospel and conducting evangelistic services. One daughter, Marie Firestone of the home in Fresno survives. The funeral services were conducted at the late home in Fresno at p. M. Monday. The body following the funeral services will be taken to Indiana where burial will made at her old home place."


"Clara A. Hammond, daughter of James Alexander Spears and Eleanor Hammond, was born September 15, 1875, near Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana; departed this life, August 21, 1920, at Fresno, Coshocton County, Ohio.
On January 1, 1900, she was united in marriage to Samuel M., Firestone. In 1904 they moved to Kansas, later on, homesteaded in Colorado, and spent some time in California and New Mexico.
While Mrs. Firestone joined the church at 12, she later made this notation on the fly--leaf of her Bible: "December 15, 1899, justified; November 26, 1906, sanctified--Clara." Her testimony, while modest, continued firm to the last.
Directly, and indirectly through her, her husband was called into the Methodist ministry. Her mutual helpfulness and co-operation was heroic, both while he attended college at Willmore, Kentucky, and later on in the field of action. She felt called to sing the gospel story and was unusually gifted and effective. Together they labored in the Kentucky and Northeast Ohio conferences, besides doing some outside evangelistic work. Less than a week before her final departure, she accompanied him for the last time on the circuit.
During her lifetime, she suffered severe attacks of measles, scarlet and typhoid fever, etc., and finally fell a victim to that dreaded disease, diabetes. She received special attention at St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, and from various local physicians, but a carbuncle on the spine lapsed her into a coma and hastened the end. She passed out as a gentle breeze on a fair June day.
The Rev. George W. Orcutt, district superintendent, conducted funeral services at the Fresno M. E. Church, Rev. M. B. Mead preached the sermon, seven other ministers attending and assisting. Music was furnished by the circuit parishioners. Two sisters from Indiana attended,
The remains were taken to Indiana, interment being made in the family cemetery at Hamilton. Reverends H. R. Corson and Thomas Davies."

In 1930 Beverly, Ohio, Samuel M. Firestone is 51, Eda W. Firestone 42 Wife, Samuel M. Firestone 6 Son, and Helen L. Firestone 4 Daughter.

In 1940 Duncan Falls, Ohio, Samuel M. Firestone ia 62, Mary E. Firestone 52 Wife, Samuel M. Firestone Jr 16 Son, Ellen L. Firestone 14 Daughter, and Anna E. Warner 88 Mother-in-law.

Mary Eda Warner Firestone BIRTH 19 Feb 1888 Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, DEATH 16 Dec 1947 Bremen Township, Cook County, Illinois, BURIAL Hamilton Cemetery Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 17218068.

February 8, 1950 " Coshocton county friends will be interested to learn of the marriage of the Rev. Samuel M. Firestone, Beach City and Miss Clara Alfreda Corner, daughter of Everett P. Corner, Beverly, which took place Tuesday afternoon, January 10, in the home of the bride. Rev. Firestone was formerly pastor of the Fresno Methodist charge."

In 1950 Beverly, Ohio, Samuel F. Firestone is 72, Clara A. Firestone 43 Wife, and Everett P. Corner 73 Father-in-law.

BEVERLY, OHIO, June 20, 1954 " Mrs. Alfreda Firestone, wife of Rev. Samuel M. Firestone, died Friday at St Joseph's hospital in Parkersburg, W. Va., following an illness of aeveral weeks. Born here on June 28, 1906, she was the daughter of E. P. and the late Viora Davis Corner. She had spent her entire life in this community. She was a graduate of Beverly high school and was a member of the Beverly Methodist church. She was active in various church organizations.
Surviving are her husband of the home; her father and her step mother, Mrs. Rosie Corner.
Funeral services will be held in the Beverly Methodist church at 2 o'clock Monday afternooon with Rev. Don Syler and Rev. Norman Anderson in charge. Burial will be In Beverly cemetery. The body will remain at the Mc-Curdy funeral home here."

Alfreda Corner Firestone BIRTH 28 Jun 1906 Ohio, DEATH 18 Jun 1954 Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, BURIAL Beverly Cemetery Beverly, Washington County, Ohio, PLOT Lot - 3, Row - H, GR 30 MEMORIAL ID 15070682.

Samuel died July 24, 1969 in Marietta, Ohio.
Rev. Samuel Morton Firestone BIRTH 12 Apr 1878 Hamilton, DeKalb County, Indiana, DEATH 24 Jul 1969 Ohio, BURIAL Hamilton Cemetery Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 15582321.
"Surviving are his wife Bertha; 2 daughters, Mrs. Brice (Marie) Ames of Beach City and Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Murphy of Marietta; a son, Samuel M. of Arlington, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Warford of Butler; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-grandchild. "

MARIE

In 1930 Sugar Creek, Ohio, Brice B. Ames 31, a blacksmith in a railroad shop, Marie E. Ames 28 Wife, Willmer V. Ames 7 Son, Velma M. Ames 5 Daughter, and Kenneth E. Ames 4 Son.

January 16, 1968 Beach City, Ohio " Brice V. Ames, 68, of 313 W. Main st., died this morning in his home after a long illness. Born in Coshocton County, he was a retired employee of Republic Steel in Massillon. He was a member of Methodist Church and Modern Woodsmen.
Surviving are his widow, Marie; 2 sons, Wilmer of RD 1, and Kenneth of Sycamore, 0.; a daughter, Mrs. Chester (Velma) Ripiey of Canton; 5 brothers, Clyde of Nelsonville, Claude, Howard and Robert of Fresno and Earnest of Coshocton; 5 sisters, Mrs. Mary Hudson and Helen Ames of Canton, Mrs. Amelia Fender of Fresno, Mrs. Gladys Geis of Louisville, and Mrs. Annabelle Lahm of Baltic; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be, Friday at 2 p.m. in Methodist Church here, with Rev. Deane Bush officiating. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery"

Marie Eleanor Firestone Ames BIRTH 22 Nov 1901 Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana, DEATH 3 Mar 1984 BURIAL South Lawn Cemetery Beach City, Stark County, Ohio, PLOT Section 1 Row 1 MEMORIAL ID 116126060.

SAMUEL, Jr.

Samuel Morton Firestone Jr. BIRTH 26 Jul 1923 Ohio, DEATH 31 Mar 1985 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, BURIAL Hamilton Cemetery Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 17218055.

HELEN

Helen Louise Firestone Murphy BIRTH 18 Sep 1925 DEATH 5 Jun 2016 BURIAL East Lawn Memorial Park Reno, Washington County, Ohio, MEMORIAL ID 163952491.

"Helen Louise Murphy, 91, of Marietta, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5 after suffering from Alzheimer's. She spent the last 4 years at Marietta Care where she was treated extremely well.
She is survived by her Son Gary (Debbie) & grandsons Shawn & Austin Murphy, both from Columbus, Ohio
Helen was born in Sycamore, Ohio on September 18, 1925. She grew up as a daughter of a Methodist minister. She married Ralph Murphy on April 20, 1946 with her best friend Evelyn Lucus & her husband Walt present. She finished her college degree at Heidelberg University. She and Ralph lived around the Zanesville area for 20 years until they moved to Marietta, Ohio in 1957. Helen was a housewife & mother for several years. She was employed by the Marietta Schools for 17 years as a study hall monitor until she retired in 1985. She enjoyed following the academic progress & sporting events of her 2 grandsons Shawn & Austin Murphy.
After Ralph's retirement, they spent some time traveling. They flew around the world (28 days) & visited European countries several times, often taking their grandsons. Their favorite country was England. In 2002, they cruised through the Panama Canal around South America, up the Amazon in 60 days. They participated in activities at every port.
Helen was quite active in the Christ United Methodist church with several organizations and participated on several boards in the Marietta area. She was a passionate, kind, caring, & giving lady.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Reverend Samuel & Mary Eda Firestone, brother Samuel Firestone, daughter Kathryn Murphy, daughter-in-law Susan L Murphy.
Visitation will be Tuesday June 7 at Hadley Funeral Home, 500 Fifth St. Marietta, OH. Services will be held at Christ United Methodist Church June 8 at 11:00 am with the Reverend Don Archer officiating. "


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