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Valentine is listed as being born 9/16/1886, a twin of Henry C. Both were born in Auburn Twp., which was the place of the parent's residence.
From Ohio Democrat and Times, Thursday, 11/15/1906: Valentine W. Goedel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Goedel of near Blackband, died Monday of Bright's Disease. Born 9/6/1886. Leaves parents, sisters: Mrs. Samuel Jackson of Mineral City, Mrs. W. Grim of Stonecreek Valley, Mrs. P.H. Groh and Mrs. O.L. Youngen of Canal Dover, his brother John and twin brother Henry."
Valentine is also listed as a non-confirmed member of the St. John's Congregation, Auburn Twp. in 1891