Malanchthon W. Klingler, son of David Klingler and Sarah (Brocies) Klingler, was born June 11, 1848 in Perry County, Ohio and died April 22, 1937 at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 11 days. He was a member of a family of 18 children. In August 1843, he, with his parents moved to Hardin County, Ohio on a farm near Ada where he grew to manhood. He was baptized in infancy by the Rev. Dachand, was catechised from the Heidelberg catechism and was confirmed by Rev. George M. Albright, November 8, 1862. He became a member of St. Pauls Reformed Church, which was built on his fathers farm. On November 4, 1869, he was joined in Holy Wedlock to Margaret Anspach. To this union was born six children: Harvey Delmore, Sarah Priscilla, Ida Elizabeth, Jacob Ira, Clarence Franklin and Calvin Paul. On July 31, 1881, he, with his family arrived in Paulding County and settled on a farm north of Briceton. On October 12, 1900, his wife died and left him with two boys to care for. After the death of his wife, he sold his farm and moved to Paulding. Mr. Klingler was then married to Mrs. Missouri C. (Clark) Voke. Mr. Klinglers family at this time were George Voke and Ruby Voke, Paul Klingler and Ira Klingler were also living at home. November 27, 1923 Mrs. Klingler died. Mr. Klingler was again married. This time to Mrs. Elizabeth (Anspach) Klingler. On February 20, 1930, Mrs. Klingler died.
In 1903 he became a member of the Presbyterian Church where he was elected to the solemn office of Elder in the church, the duties of which he fulfilled as best he could.
Mr. Klingler died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.F. Adam of Erie, Penn., where he had made his home for the last few months. He is survived by his daughter, two sons, Frank of Lima, Oh. and Paul of Paulding, O., his sister Mrs. Amelia Guyton of Alger, O. and two brothers, Jacob of Lima, O. and Cyrus of Fenton, Mich., and one step-daughter, Ruby Voke of Paulding, O. He also leaves twenty grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

1870 Liberty Twp., Hardin Co., Oh., Ada Post Office July 28, 1870
Klingler, M.W., 22, Farmer, born in Oh.
Margaret, 18, Keeping House, born in Oh.
Living next door to brother Amos Klingler

1880 Liberty Twp., Hadin Co., Oh. June 12, 1880
Klingler, Malanethon, 31, Farmer, born in Oh.
Margaret, 27, keeping house, born in Oh.
Priscilla, 8, at school, born in Oh.
Ida, 4, born in Oh.
Ira, 2, born in Oh.

1900 Paulding Twp., Paulding Co., Oh. June 18, 1900
Klingler, Melanthon, born June 1848, 51, married 31 years,
born in Oh., Farmer & Tile Manager
Margaret, born Oct 1851, 48, 7 children born 5 living,
born in Oh.
Calvin P., born June 1884, 15, born in Oh., at school

1910 Paulding Twp., Paulding Co., Oh. April 23, 1910
Klingler, Melanchthan W., 61, married twice, married for
9 years, born in Oh., Farmer-General Farm
Missouri C., 54, married twice, married for 9 years, 2
children born 1 living, born in Va.
Voke, Ruby F., stepdaughter, 16, born in Oh., attended school
Windland, John, hired man, 55, born in Oh., Farm
Laborer-General Farm

1920 Jackson Twp., Paulding Co., Oh. Jan. 20/21,1920
Klingler, M W, 72, born in Oh., no occupation
Missouri, 64, born in Va.
Voke, Ruby, 26, born in Oh., School Teacher

1930 Jackson Twp., Paulding Co., Oh. April 17, 1930
Klingler, M.W., 81, widowed, married @ age 23, born in Oh.
No occupation
Voke, Ruby, stepdaughter, 36, born in Oh. School Teacher