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John Glenn Medaugh
b.22 Feb 1876 Glenmore, Van Wert, Ohio, United States
d.24 Apr 1957 Lima, Allen, Ohio, United States
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m. 19 Nov 1868
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m. 8 Aug 1895
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m. 16 Feb 1925
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[edit] Biographical Sketch Published in 1921 in Wm. Rusler's Standard History of Allen Co., Ohio, V 2, Pages 21-22JOHN GLENN MEDAUGH. The excellent business standing of John Glenn Medaugh among the citizens of Spencerville rests upon many years of activity, but principally is it the outgrowth of the successful coal business which he has maintained for some years. He is further known as a business man of natural abilities and as a citizen whose public spirit has led him to actively support worthy movements promulgated in his community. Mr. Medaugh was born in Van Wert County, Ohio, February 22, 1876, a son of John and Emily (Carter) Medaugh. His father, born in the same county March 8, 1842, was a soldier of the Union during the struggle between the North and the South, having enlisted in Company A, Ninety-Ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until the close of the war. Following his military service he went back to his native county and then to Adams County, Indiana, where he met and married Emily Carter, who was born in southeastern Ohio August 19, 1839. They then settled on a farm in Van Wert County, Ohio, where they passed the rest of long and honorable lives in the pursuits of the soil. Mr. Medaugh was a republican and served his township as a member of the Board of Trustees for several years. He and his worthy wife were active members of the United Brethren Church, and the parents of five children: Norman R., who is engaged in agricultural operations in Van Wert County; Etta, the wife of C. S. Walters, also a farmer in that county; William M., who is tilling the soil in Warren County, this state; Mrs. Nina Smyle of Decatur, Indiana; and John Glenn. John G. Medaugh was reared on the home farm in Van Wert County, where he received his education in the public schools and started to work for himself at the age of eighteen years. He applied himself first to farming, later worked in the fields with a threshing outfit and then secured employment in the brick yards, keeping in view all the time his goal of becoming the proprietor of a business of his own. On August 8, 1895, Mr. Medaugh was united in marriage with Miss Della Brown, one of the eleven children of Samuel A. and Maria (Kessler) Brown, and following their union they settled on a farm on which they resided for three years. Mr. Medaugh then embarked in the draying business at Ohio City, Ohio, in which he remained two years, his next experience being in the butcher business, which he followed six years at Ohio City and several years at Spencerville. He was also the proprietor of a restaurant at Spencerville for four years and followed carpentry for a like period, and March 8, 1920, embarked in the coal business. He has already built up a good patronage, and is respected for his many amiable and excellent traits of character, and for the example of sterling manhood which he has contributed to the annals of his adopted Town of Spencerville. He is the owner of the property upon which he coal yard is situated, and has also a comfortable and modern home. Mr. and Mrs. Medaugh are the parents of the following children: Russell A., now of Lima, who enlisted for service in the World war, went to France with the machine gun corps, was wounded at Toul, France, and on his return married Louise Berryman; Reah M., also a graduate of the Spencerville High School, and now a teacher in the public schools of this place; Coila A., a high school graduate; Carl G. and Carlon [Carolyn], who are still attending school; Rex Eugene, born March 9, 1921. Mr. Medaugh is a republican and takes a good citizen's interest in public affairs in his community. [edit] Glenn and Della's Divorce: The Lima Sunday News, Lima, Ohio, February 1, 1925, page 3Marital Bark Hits Rock over "Pretty Girl" "There is a pretty girl in his office," said Della F. Medaugh of Spencerville, at the divorce hearing before Judge Fred C. Becker, Saturday against her husband, John F. [G.] Medaugh, a coal dealer of that town. "He told me on several occasions that he wanted a divorce so that he could marry her." Plaintiff added that her farm of 40 acres was mortgaged for $2500 so that defendant could run his coal business. The home was mortgaged and Medaugh was on the verge of bankruptcy. Foreclosure, she said, was threatened on the properties, on which she gave joint notes. Sept. 14 last, he charged her while drunk with unfaithfulness and always did so when under the influence of liquor. A son, Russell Medaugh, a postmaster, and a daughter [Rhea], a school teacher, gave testimony in corroboration. The court granted a divorce, awarded plaintiff her household goods and share in other properties, the custody of the children and made an order of the defendant to pay $3 per week for support of the minor children. [edit] Glenn's Back Injury: Lima News, Lima, Ohio, December 12, 1951Industrial Trial Claim Underway Jury trial of the State of Ohio against Leo Schrolucke, Spencerville, opened in Allen co. Common Pleas court Wednesday with Judge Chester Pendleton, Findlay, presiding. The state claims Schrolucke owes the industrial commission on the claim of Glenn Medaugh which has been allowed. Medaugh was hurt July 2, 1947, when he fell from a ladder while working on a house for Schrolucke. [31 Jan 2024, Glenn's son, JGM, recalled this incident. He thought his father was working on a roof. Dew made the roof and ladder slippery and Glenn fell. He recalled that Schrolucke was not held liable and the company that Glenn was working for was too small to pay into Workman's Compensation. JGM recalled his father being carried out of the hotel where the family lived, on a chair. He said Glenn never worked after this accident.] [edit] Glenn Burned: The Journal-News, March 7, 1957A Boy and Doctor Come to Aid of Stricken Man Hero honors are shared by Bob Zuber Person: Robert Zuber (1) and Dr. Evangelos A. Georgoulis in the giving of aid to Mr. Glen [Glenn] Medaugh who suffered severe burns on his body from a fire last Thursday at 6 p.m. Bobby and Dr. Georgoulis timely arrivals at the scene, unquestionably saved Mr. Medaugh from far more severe injuries. Mr. Medaugh is in St. Rita's hospital slowly recovering from second and third degree burns on his back and hands. Bob had been flying a kite nearby at the time of the accident, and was just starting home for supper, when he saw Mr. Medaugh come from his home with clothes on fire. Bob rushed to the stricken man and smothered the blaze with his jacket. Good thinking by the 81-year-old Mr. Medaugh, also helped in avoiding more serious injury. He did not lose control, but calmly went outside, when he found himself in flames. Thus he attracted attention of others to come to his aid. Dr. Georgoulis and his wife were just returning home from a brief ride, when they passed the scene and noted the man standing with his clothes smoldering. The doctor parked quickly and rush to his side, ordering an ambulance and making hospital services available all in a few minutes. In the meantime he treated Mr. Medaugh for shock and helped to comfort him. Mrs. Konkle, who lives in a trailer nearby, was another early arrival at the scene and called the fire department and made other calls to help the doctor. Roy Miller was also on the scene almost immediately and actively helped in the arrangements of relief for the stricken man. The fire is believed to have started in his clothes from an electric oven, igniting his sweater. Mr. Medaugh had been filling his oil heater and had turned on the electric stove to warm himself after the chore. He was believed to have his back to the oven and oil on his clothes rapidly ignited all of his clothing. Bob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Zuber, who live at 44 North Main stet, almost directly across the street from the Medaugh home. The following story is a message from the family, and tells their version of the incident: "Mr. Glen Medaugh is recovering from second and third degree burns in the St. Rita's hospital. Mr. Medaugh was burned on the back and hands when his sweater caught fire Thursday evening in his home. When he was unable to put the blaze out himself he ran from the house for help. Dr. Georgoulis was driving past the house and saw Mr. Medaugh. He, with the help of Mrs. Roy Miller and Bobby Zuber assisted him in getting the fire out. He was then taken to the St. Rita's hospital in a Leis ambulance. His family has asked that he be allowed no visitors until he is feeling better. Those who wish to help, may do so by donating blood to the Red Cross in his name." Image Gallery
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