John Reeves Yeend
b. Yorkshire, England, May 27, 1809
d. March 20, 1894
m. Mary Swan May 31, 1835
b. Oxford, Eng. May 20, 1811
d. Sept 2, 1888
They were married in Cheltenham, Eng. They came to America in April 21, 1852 and settled in Claridon, Ohio.
Their children were:
John Edward
b. Sept 2, 1836
d. Dec. 6, 1841 (5 yrs.old - Buried at Charlton Kings, England)
Amelia
b. Nov. 8, 1838
d. July 8, 1891
m. Nelson Work, Sept 7, 1867
Note: Nelson Work was in the lumber business with James Charles Yeend (Work and Yeend Lumber Co.)
Mary Ann
b. June 16, 1841
d. Sept. 23, 1879
m. E. H. Grafton, May 5, 1870
Judith B.
b. May 5, 1843
d. July 6, 1904
m. Spencer B. Smith, Sept 22, 1867
Caroline (“Carrie”)
b. April 21, 1845
d. Mar. 2, 1900
m. T. C. Carson, Dec. 25, 1874
John Searsbrook
b. Dec. 17, 1846
d. Aug. 29, 1864 (18 yrs. old – Civil War - Buried at Vicksburg, Miss. )
Lucy Jane
b. 1849
d.
m. Rev. Jacob H. Culler, July 12, 1877
Note: She was author of Retrospect and Other Poems, 1914, Otterbein Press, Dayton, O., Europe Through a Woman’s Eye, Violet, Lectures Addresses, 1905
Mary Swan
b. 1852
d.
The following two children were born in America.
Rosetta Elizabeth (“Rose”)
b. Sept. 7, 1853
d.
m. R. M. Abbott, Oct. 9, 1872
James Charles
b. Aug. 19, 1856
d. May 29, 1937
m. Clara E. Stewart, Aug. 13, 1884.
b. 1863 in England
d. Mar. 11,1900 (She may be buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, O.)
Clara’s father was Thomas C. Stewart, b Mar. 1, 1826 Franklin Township, Portage County d. July 28, 1898 (Bright’s Disease). Her mother was Adeline Hart (m. Mar. 14, 1854). From his obituary: “Thomas Stewart was one of a family of six children. He was reared in Ravenna Township and received his early education in the common schools. He then attended the Grand River Institute at Austinburg and the high school at Jefferson. For the four winters following he taught in the common schools.” The obituary also states: “Six children were born to them. Viz.: William A., Morehead, Iowa; Addie E. (Mrs. C. H. Case), Jefferson, Ohio; Homer J., Iowa; Mary (Mrs. E. W. Talcott), Ravenna; Clara (Mrs. J. C. Yeend, Ravenna; Julia E. (Mrs. Wm. Getz), Kent. After his marriage Mr. Stewart settled in Streetsboro and lived there until 1861, when he located in Franklin township, residing here ever since. He filled the office of infirmary director, was elected trustee of Franklin township three terms in succession, was a member of the board of education and filled other local offices. He was a Republican in politics.”
Thomas’s parents were Jonathan Stewart of Allegheny County, Pa. (b. 1799 d. 1832) and Elizabeth Clement of Washington County, Pa. (m. 1819 and settled in Ravenna, O.) She came to America (Ravenna, O.) in 1811 with her eldest brother. Adeline’s parents were Homer W. Hartand Mary Knowlton, who were “pioneers of Solon township, Cuyahoga county, and later of Franklin.”
Note: James Charles was married three times and I have listed all three of his wives and children below. He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, O.
James Charles Yeend m. Clara E. Stewart Note: Clara E. Stewart, died March 11, 1900, 6 months after Clara Bell was born.
Their children were:
John Stewart Yeend
b. May 12, 1885
d. Jan 1, 1944
m. Ethel Lena Aitken Dec. 19, 1908
b. July 5, 1887
d. Mar. 2, 1973
John Stewart Yeend in the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
The World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 indicates that John Stewart Yeend served in the military, and lived in Portage, Ohio. This military record may include the soldier's home address, occupation, dates served, the rank at induction and discharge, and state served. Some pension and draft registration records have other information about soldiers (like birth date and place) and their family members or surviving widows. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 and other military records can trace the Yeend's family service in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War 1, and other national conflicts. Ethel’s father was Thomas Aitken, b. Apr. 4,1854 d. July 18, 1932. Her mother, Ada Lee Vance, b. Apr. 9, 1861 and died Jan. 10, 1934. Thomas Aitken’s father was Nicholas Aitken and lived in Scotland. His wife was Jane Redpath. Ada Lee Vance’s father was Isaac J. Vance and mother was Matilda (“Tilly”) Jane Ney. Isaac’s father was John Vance. Mathilda’s father was John Ney and her mother was Margaret Richards. Children: John Richard b. Feb. 28, 1911 d. Nov. 2, 1971. m. Florence Mildred Snively (See Snively “Blue Book”) Richard Aitken b. Feb. 20, 1918 d. Jan. 16, 1995. They and their wives are both buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, O.
Julia Olla
b. Jan. 19, 1887
d. (reported to have had Parkinson’s)
m. Sidney L. Galpin Dec. 31, 1911
Children: Sidney Jr., M. Mary (children Susan, Pamela, and 1 more unnamed), Mary (m. George Bowman, no children) (Morgantown, W.Va.)
Marion
b. Nov. 30, 1892
d. Feb. 23, 1910 (18yrs. old - may have had diabetes)
Robert Nelson
b. Dec. 9, 1895
d. 1956 (reported to have had cancer) [NOTE: This was Uncle Bob and Aunt Mabel of
m. Mabel Lovena Krains May 16, 1925 (child: Mary Beth)
[Note: This was Uncle Bob and Aunt Mabel and their daughter Mary Beth Rootstown, Ohio. We played croquet in their big grassy side yard.] He was in the lumber business with his father, James and brother John. Uncle Bob and Aunt Mabel were very close to Grandpa John and Grandma Ethel were very close and we visited them many times in Rootstown, Ohio. We played our first croquet games on their side lawn and I inherited some of Mary Beth’s stamp collection. Aunt Mabel and Grandma Ethel were probably even closer as they both lost their husbands early, Uncle Bob was 61 and Grandpa John was only 59. Last I knew Mary Beth Warner lived in California and Aunt Mabel lived with her until her death. He is buried at Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown, O.
Clara Bell
b. Sept. 28, 1899
d.
m. Courtney W. Kimler (children: Courtney, James and Nita Ann) (Phoenix, AZ.)
Note: Mother, Clara E. Stewart, died March 11, 1900, 6 months after Clara Bell was born.
Wife # 2. James Charles Yeend m. Mary Elizabeth Widdecombe Oct. 15, 1904 b.
d. May 20, 1925
Child: Mary Elizabeth (“Wiff”)
b. Aug. 3, 1906
m. James G. Meyers Sept 6, 1933 (children: James Jr. and Robert)
Note: We visited them in New Jersey when we were kids and watch our first television – a demolition derby!
Wife #3. James Charles Yeend m. Edith Rose Widdecombe Oct. 6, 1928 (Edith died in 1958)
(She may have been Mary Elizabeth’s sister.) There is a will leaving everything to Edith, which apparently caused some problems in the family over the years. There is also a copy of her will leaving her estate to her sisters, and niece, Elizabeth Yeend Meyers (“Wiff”). James’ children by his wife Clara are not mentioned. There are several letters from Ravenna attorneys dealing with the dispensing of “residual funds”, but Mildred says in a note, “Jack rec’d. nothing from this; his mother needed it. After her death, it went to Dick.”
Julia Getz [not sure who she is] Born Jan 9 (no year), d. Sept. 13, 1959 I remember hearing her referred to as Aunt Julia Getz. “Happily Wedded. Mr. William Getz, of the firm of Getz Bros., and Miss Julia Stewart, the very estimable daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas C. Stewart, were united in marriage Wednesday at 2 p.m., at the residence of the bride’s parents, just west of Kent. Rev. Mr. Colegrove performed the ceremony in the presence of about thirty of the happy couples’ former schoolmates. A grand banquet was served immediately after the services and the young couple left on the 5:13 CD. & C. train for a trip up the Lakes and to Detroit. The Courier joins their many friends in extending best wishes.”
You will note there is a Spencer in our Yeend history. Spencer B. Smith married Judith Yeend, James Charles Yeend’s sister.
1825 John born
1845 James born
1865 another James
1885 John Stewart
1911 John Richard (Ann & John’s dad)
1940 John Snively
1968 John Michael
John Sebastian
John Spencer
Notes from Ethel Aitken Yeend:
John Edward Yeend, Born in Cheltonham, England, Sept. 2, 1836.
Died Dec 5, 1841, 5 yrs old. Buried at Charlon Kings, England (Charl on Kings ?)
J. C.’s father, John R. Yeend, Born Yorkshire, England May 23, 1809, died March 25, 1894.
Wife of J.R., Mary Swan, born Oxford, England, May 20, 1811, Died Sept 2, 1888.
Seeking ancestors or John R. Yeend(b. 1809 Yorkshire) and Mary Swan (1811, Oxford)> Ravenna, OH. children:
John Edward 1836-1841
Amelia V. 1838 + John N. Work
Edith 1838
Judith 1843 + Spencer B. Smith
-Charles Nelson + Maud Alice
-Fred Spencer + Mabel Valentine
-Maggie
Carrie + Cicero T. Carson
-Minnie + Elijah Howard
-Carrie, Annie
Emma?
John Scarbrook 1846-1869, Battle of Vicksburg
Lucy 1849-1924 + J.H. Culler, minister
-Alice Florence 1890-1891
-Violet 1896
Rosetta "Rose""Rosa" + Robert N. Abbot
James Charles "Jim"
Minnie A. + E.H. Grafton
Lorena Russell (02-18-03) native_glory@yahoo.com
2 Son of Mary & John
John Scarsbrook Yeend, Born in Cheltonham, England, Dec. 17, 1846. Died Aug 29, 1864, 18 yrs old. Buried at Vicksburg, Miss. 16 years old when he enlisted in the Civil War.
Daughters of J.R. and Mary Swan, Judith Smith, Lucy Culler, Rose Abbot, Amelia Work (?), Nellie Thompson’s mother)
Rose and James born in U.S.A.
“I think there is another daughter but not sure.
John’s mother, Clara Stewart Yeend, 1863 to 1900. John’s mother.
James Yeend born 1856, died 1937.
Mary Beth & Bradfield Bowman Warner: married Aug 30, 1949. Mary Beth Yeend, daughter of Robert and Mabel Yeend. Robert was the brother of John Stewart Yeend and the uncle of John Richard Yeend.
Warner daughters:
Barbara, 12/12/54
Susan, 12/14/56
Kathryn, 3/17/53
Aitken Genealogy
Thomas Aitken
Born April 4, 1854
Died July 18, 1932
Ada Vance Aitken
Born April 9, 1861
Died Jan 10, 1934
Hilda
Born Feb 6, 1808
Died Oct. 6, 1916
Ada
born Sept 30, 1905
Died March 25, 1909
John Stuart Yeend
B.May 12, 1885, Ravenna, O.
D. Jan. 1, 1944, Ravenna, O. (58 yrs old, heart attack)
Buried: Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, Ohio
From obit: Spent his entire life in the city engaged in the lumber business. Secy-Treas of Yeend Lumber Co. Served as safety director of the city. Active in the Masonic lodge, past master. Also member of the Yusef Kahn Grotto.
Survived by three sisters and a brother: Mrs. G. L. Galpin of Morgantown, W. Va, Mrs. C. W. Kimler & Mrs. J. G. Myers, both of Chevy Chase, Md. And Mr. Robert N. Yeend of New Milford, Ohio.
Daughter of Thomas and Ada Vance Aitken
B. July 5, 1887
D. March 2, 1973 Moved to Florida in 1965.
Survived by sister Edith Fontaine, California, brother Fred G. Aitken, Akron. Prior to moving to Florida she retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital where she worked as a switchboard operator. Was a member of the Time and Talent Group at Trinity Episcopal Church and lived at the Flagler Apartments, across the street from the church. Another sister was Edna Miller.
Edna P. Miller
Daughter of Thomas and Ada Vance Aitken
B. Jan 9, 1880, Ravenna, Ohio.
D. July 23, 1968.
M. to Fred G. Miller (D. June 19, 1960)
Survived by sons, Vernon of Mt. Clemens, Ohio and Robert of Cedar Key, Fla., grandsons Vernon, Jr. and Robert, Jr.
Ethel’s brother, Fred G. Aitken
Daughter of Thomas and Ada Vance Aitken
m. Mildred, celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary in 1957. Managed the power division and electrical maintenance and construction for B.F. Goodrich Co, in Akron, Ohio for 37 years. Started in the meter dept. Served during WW1 for 28 months with the Marine Corps in France, Luxemburg, Belgium and Germany. Born in Jeannette, Pa, reared in Ravenna, graduated Ravenna High School. Letterman in baseball, basketball and football.Served on company golf teams for several years.
Brother of John S.
B. Dec. 9, 1895, Ravenna, Ohio
D. Rootstown, Ohio (brain surgery, tumor?) Buried in Homeland Cemetery, Rootstown.
Graduated Ravenna HS 1914, attended Ohio State U. for two years and entered the armed services in WW 1. Went into lumber business with father and brother, then was a lumber and coal dealer in Rootstown. Past president of Rootstown school board. Member of several lodges and bowling teams.
M. Mabel Kriss. Daughter Mrs. Bradford Warner of Menlo Park, Calif. Who had three daughters. Sisters: Mrs. S. L. Galpin of Morgantown, W. Va, Mrs. C. W. Kimler of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. James Meyers of South Orange, N. J.
John Richard Yeend (Jack)
B. Feb. 28, 1911 Ravenna, Ohio, White Hospital.
D. Nov. 2, 1971 (60 yrs old, heart attack) West Palm Beach, Fla. Buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, Ohio.
Baptized at Grace Episcopal Church, Ravenna, Ohio on April 6, 1912.
Son of J.S. Yeend, 252 W. Highland Ave, Ravenna. Served as Asst. scout master in Troop one, Ravenna Boy Scouts. Was steadily promoted from the time he became a member in July, 1923. Became a second class scout in Feb. 1924, first class in June 1925. In the early 20’s he and his brother, Dick, took violin lessons and were involved in several recitals. Promoted to Asst. patrol leader in Jan, 1924, senior in Feb 1926 and Jr. Assst scout master. President of the Class of 1929 at Ravenna High School. Graduated June, 1929. When a freshman at Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware, O, was iniated into Chi Phi, national social fraternity. The University sent home “report cards” to parents, three of which his mother, Ethel, saved. Some of his courses included Math (A), Economics (A, B, & C), Political Science (C), Psychology (C), Astronomy (C), and English (D).
M. Florence Mildred Snively, worked at the Inland Mfg Co., in Dayton, Ohio. Lived at the Arnold Place Apartments in Dayton.
1946 Moved to Florida
1951 “Marcoura”, owner J. Deane Rucker, Jr.
1959, traveled for 3 wks in the Bahamas as guests of Mr. & Mrs. Mel Spencer on the yacht “Thorland”. Capt. Yeend was skipper of the yacht, “Isabella”. They cruised to Grand Bahama, Walker Cay, Abacos, Harbour Island, the Eleutheras, and New Providence.
1962 “White Cirrus”, teak and mahogany motor sailer, in Rochester, N.Y. summers. Owner, George Todd.
Richard Aitken Yeend (Dick)
From the Ravenna-Kent, Ohio Record-Courier, January 18, 1995
“Richard A. Yeend, 81”
Brady Lake – Richard A. Yeend, 81, of Lakeview Drive, died Monday at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after a stroke.
Born Feb. 20, 1913 in Ravenna, he was the son of John and Ethel (Aitken) Yeend. He had been a Brady Lake resident since 1942.
Mr. Yeend retired from Gougler Machine in Kent, where he had worked for 30 years. He later retired from Crown Mold and Machine in Streetsboro.
He attended Lake Brady United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Men’s Garden Club of Kent, Tree City Campers and a former member of the Brady Lake Lions Club.
Survivors include his daughters, Nancy Stewart of Brady Lake and Marilyn Knight of Lower Salem, O.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His wife Doris, died in 1992. A brother, John, also died previously.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church of Kent, with the Rev. Kay Dunlap officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in Pierson Hall at the church. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna. Memorials may be made to charity.
Mildred S. Yeend
M.
Lived at the Arnold Place Apartments, Dayton, O.
1973 married Robert M. Hetterich, both 62 yrs old.