Lauterbur Family History & Genealogy

Martin LAUTERBUR was born on 9 Aug 1831 at Dalheim, Luxembourg.
Between 1850 and 1860 Martin's occupation was as a farmer at Seneca Co., Ohio. Martin LAUTERBUR appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Seneca twp., Seneca Co., Ohio, in the household of his mother Anna LAUDERBURGH. As of 1858, he was also known as Mathias LAUTARBER. As of 1858, he was also known as Mathias LAUDERBUR. He married Mary RIDENOUR, daughter of Henry RIDENOUR and Elizabeth ADELSPERGER, on 15 Apr 1858 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Riegel, Seneca Co., Ohio, by Father Nicholaus Gales; sworn by Henry Ridenour, Groom = Martin. Sponsor's are Paul Lauterbur & Susanna Ridenour. Marriage date listed as April 13, 1858 in St. Boniface records. He and Mary LAUTERBUR appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Berwick, Big Spring twp., Seneca Co., Ohio, enumerated 20 Jun 1860, real estate value $1,200; personal property $300. They have one child so far, infant Theodore. He and Mary LAUTERBUR sold land in Section 1, Big Spring twp., T1,R13, Seneca Co., Ohio, to Henry Ridenour, Martin's father-in-law, the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 [40A] for $1700, the sale was dated 13 May 1864. He was a sponsor at the baptism of William Henry RIDENOUR on 14 Dec 1864 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Riegel, Seneca Co., Ohio. As of 1870, he was also known as Martin LAUDERBURGH.
Martin LAUDERBURGH and Mary LAUTERBUR appeared on the 1870 Federal census of (rural), Adrian, Seneca twp., Seneca Co., Ohio, enumerated 24 Jun 1870, surname spelled "Lauderbaugh". Real estate value $2000; household $400. Five children at home: Theodore, Maria, Sarah, Mary and Joseph. Martin's wife, Mary, lists she is unable to read or write.
Martin LAUTERBUR and Mary RIDENOUR lived in 1879 at Big Spring twp., Seneca Co., Ohio. As of Mar 1880, he was also known as Francis Edward. He and Mary LAUTERBUR appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of New Riegel, Seneca Co., Ohio, enumerated 1 Jun 1880, they have six children at yet at home, Theodore, Josephine, William, Joseph, John and infant, Frank.
Mary LAUTERBUR and Martin LAUTERBUR lived in 1895 at Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio ; south of the city, near St. Francis Orphans home. He died on 30 Apr 1901 at Eden twp., Seneca Co., Ohio, at age 69 at his son, William's home.
Martin had an obituary 30 Apr 1901 Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio
"DIED - LAUTERBAR - At the home of his son, W. R. Lauterbur, south of this city, Tuesday morning, April 30, 1901, Martin Lauterbur, age 70 years, of a complication of diseases. The deceased leaves several children. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 at his son's residence, conducted by reverend W. A. Keesey. Interment at Greenlawn cemetery". He was buried on 2 May 1901 at Greenlawn cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio.
Martin also had an obituary 2 May 1901 Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio
"Martin Lauterbur, age 70, died at the home of his son, south of this city at 4:00 AM Tuesday. Mr. Lauterbur was widely known in this county, and is the father of a large family of children, most of whom live in this vicinity. The funeral services will be private and will be held on Thursday morning at 9:00 conducted by Rev. Keesy. Interment in Greenlawn".
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