Person:Samuel Savidge (1)

Samuel was a first cousin of Corrilla Henry Liebenthal, and she and her husband, Harry, appear in many family photographs. Corrilla's only son, Ben, died in 1905. Samuel and Nettie may have been good friends with Alfred Hotz and his family. There is a photograph of Samuel and Nettie with "Alf" and his family, possibly taken in the oil fields.

Obituary

The Journal News, Spencerville, Ohio, Thursday, February 12, 1942.

SAMUEL SAVIDGE DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION AT ST. RITA'S HOSPITAL

Samuel L. Savidge, prominent farmer in this community, living five miles northwest of Spencerville, died at the Lima St. Rita's hospital, Thursday morning at 7:45 o'clock, following a major operation.

He was the son of Foster and Emma (John) Savidge, and was born in the state of Illinois, October 26, 1870. At the time of his death he was 71 years, 3 months and 9 days of age. He was a member of the local Masonic lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Nettie; 2 sons, Leo Savidge, Route 2, Spencerville, and Earl Savidge of Wayne, Michigan; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Kill of Route 1, Spencerville, and Mrs. Gladys Reynolds, of Route 2, Spencerville; 2 sisters, Mrs. H. L. Briggs and Mrs. Carl Kimmel, both of St. Marys.

Final rites were held Sunday at 2 o'clock, at the West Union church, in charge of Rev. E. E. Stopher and Rev. D. T. Young, both of Delphos, and Rev. W. T. Jones of Venedocia, and C. B. Miller & Son, and interment was made in the Spencerville cemetery.

Samuel & Nettie's wedding photo, 1894

Samuel & Nettie with grandchildren, c. 1923

Savidge family 1911

Samuel with wife, mother, sisters, BIL & 2 others, c 1918

Birthday party

Samuel with wife, sister, Emma, & cousin, Corilla

Feb 9, 1941

Samuel & sisters c 1940

Wm. Foster Savidge obituary

Gathering c 1942

Gathering c 1910

Gathering c 1907

Possibly taken in Oklahoma in the oil fields. Samuel & Nettie, Ted & Hat, Margaret & Alfred Hotz family

Samuel & his male relatives

Samuel with wife, sisters & their husbands & cousin Corrilla

Samuel with his family, 1923-1924

Samuel with his family in front of his home on West Union Road

1. ↑ Allen, Ohio, United States. 1900 U. S. Census Population Schedule.
2. ↑ Allen, Ohio, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule.
3. ↑ Allen, Ohio, United States. 1910 U. S. Census Population Schedule.
4. ↑ Bible, in Savidge, William Foster.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4} State of Ohio, Bureau of Vital Statistics. Ohio Deaths 1908-1953. (Ohio, United States: Intellectual Reserve, Inc.).

   Dates of birth, death & burial; b. in Illinois; s/o Foster Savidge, b. in Wyandot Co., OH, mother Emma John, b. Wyandot Co. OH; spouse, Nettie Savidge.

6. ↑ ^6.0 6.1 Wyandot, Ohio, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   William F. Savidge (37) & Emma Savidge (38); children: Ida (12), Wm. E. (10), Samuel (8), Clara (5), & Emma (2).

7. ↑ Allen, Ohio, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   Samuel L. Savidge (59) & Nettie V. Savidge (55), living alone.

8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3} Samuel L. Savidge, in Find A Grave.
9. ↑ Savidge, Wm. Foster - Obit. (Spencerville newspaper).

   Son Samuel's name is listed as "Lawrence" in obituary.

10. ↑ Briggs, Emma Savidge - Bible.

    Emma recorded her brother's name as "Samuel Leander Savidge"

11.   According to their granddaughter, Violet (Reynolds) Ashton, this is the wedding photo for Samuel L. Savidge and Nettie (Louth).
12. ↑ Age listed as 29.