NEFF, Jonathan "Jonas"
Husband of Sally nee ROW
Son of Henry and Mary Ann Harding (Hood) Neff
B. 13 Oct 1816 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 16 Dec 1889 in Austintown Twp., Smith's Corners, Mahoning Co. OH
At 73y 2m 2d of Bright's disease
Youngstown Evening Vindicator, 16 Dec 1889 p. 4:4
An Old Citizen Dead
Jonas Neff, of Austintown, Dies at His Residence on Sunday.
Jonas Neff, living two miles south of Austintown, died Sunday of dropsy. He was 73 years of age, and leaves a wife aged 70, and a large family, Two daughters now living at home, the rest being married. Mr. Neff was among the number who were injured in the Rittman wreck, the circumstances of which are well known to Youngstown people. He received $1,000 in payment for his injuries. His death is largely attributed to that accident. He was at one time an Infirmary Director and was one of the first abolitionists in the county. He taught a German school when a young man, but never attended school himself when a boy. He was born and has lived all his life on the farm he lately operated. The funeral will be in charge of the Canfield Lodge I.O.O.F., no. 155, and will be held from the Evangelical Association church at Smith's Corners, Thursday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Neff is the father-in-law of Mr. Macklin, of John S. Orr's undertaking establishment.
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 20 Dec 1889
Austintown Center - Jonas Neff, an old resident and respected citizen of this township, has been called to his long home, having died on Monday morning. He was known as a well-to-do-farmer, a man highly respected by all, and at one time served as infirmary director of the county, with credit. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning, at 11 o'clock, in charge of Canfield Lodge No. 155, IOOF, of which organization the deceased was a member. Interment at the Smith's Corners cemetery, near his late residence.
Burial – 19 May 1878
Smith's Corners Cemetery, Row 7
Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH
A Fatal Train Wreck
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 14 Sep 1888
Canfield was wild with excitement Monday night when it was learned that the Mahoning county special train bound for Columbus via the Nypano had been telescoped by a freight train near Rittman, and a number of passenger killed and many injured. It was not until Wednesday morning that satisfactory information concerning the accident could be obtained. From a passenger on the ill-fated train we learned the following facts: "Our train consisted of eleven coaches, and after leaving Akron was run at a high rate of speed. Near Rittman, Medina county, one of the side rods of the engine broke and the train came to a stop in a deep cut. A brakeman was sent back to flag a freight train which was known to be following us. He had only time to proceed a few rods when the freight was heard 'round the curve. It came down the grade at a speed of fully 25 miles and hour. The warning to passengers was so short that they had only time to leave the train when the heavy freight engine plunged into the coaches, crashing three of them as though they were of paper. The scene which followed beggars description. The luckless passengers attempting to climb the steep embankment on either side of the track were mown by flying timbers and iron. Most of the unfortunate were women, the men having left the train when it stopped to ascertain the cause of the delay. There we stood on top of the embankment when the crash came, but were powerless to help our loved ones.
"Cooney Dahlinger, engineer of the freight, jumped from his cab against the embankment, but fell back upon the rail and was decapitated. Fireman Gehrbart jumped as the train rounded the curve and was seriously injured. Brakeman Cockland was instantly killed. The sight of the killed and injured was heart-throbbing. Fortunately there were several physicians abroad the train, and they with the passengers did everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the injured. The people living near where the accident occurred were untiring in their efforts to relieve the sufferers. A train was made up in the evening and those of the injured who were able to stand the ride conveyed to their homes. Mrs. John Gault of North Jackson, died en route. Many of the injured live in Youngstown." Of the 25 people who left Canfield, most of whom had occupied seats in the wrecked cars, Mr. H. A. Manchester, Misses Ina Tucker and Della Givens, teachers in the Normal College, are the most seriously injured, and it is feared fatally. Mrs. J. P. Cessna is also considerably hurt. Mrs. Manchester's right foot was crushed and her side terribly bruised. At this writing (Thursday night) she is in a critical condition. Miss Givens, whose home is in Dryden, N. Y., had her lame leg broken in three places and the other in one. She also sustained internal injuries. Both of Miss Tucker's legs were broken. A dispatch received here to night at 5 o'clock stated that Miss Givens was dying and that Miss Tucker was improving and would probably recover. Samuel Rice of Fosterville was instantly killed.
Comment: Jonas Neff was the son of Henry and Maria (Mary Ann) Harding Neff. His father died at the age of 36y and his mother later married David Hood. Jonas, an only child, married Sally Row on 21 May 1838. Jonas Neff was an early member of the Zion Lutheran and Reformed Church in Canfield. In about 1861 he sold land for $50.00 to help build the Ebinezer Church in Austintown Twp. They were members in good standing and on January 30, 1863, he and his wife deeded land on the southwest corner of lot 21 in Austintown Twp. to the Ebenezer Church. On May 20, 1863 he became a member of the Canfield Odd Fellows.
Comment:
Jonas and Sally Row Neff had 13 known children. Jonas kept a family bible in which he recorded family information.
John Neff (Rebecca Shafer)
Mary Ann Neff (David Measmer Sr.)
George Neff (Angeline Corll)
Lucinda Neff (Amos Reed)
Martha Neff (William J. Gardner)
Amanda Neff (Simon S. Macklin)
Eli Neff (Elizabeth Corll)
Betsey Ann Neff (Levi F. Raver)
Caroline Neff (Leander McMahan)
Sarah Ann Neff (Cornelius Corll)
Emma Alles Neff
Jerusha Neff (Charles Smith)
Lucretia Neff (Peter Keenan)
NEFF, Jeramiah d. (stone illegible) is buried next to them. Also next to them are their daughters, Emma and Jerusha.
Husband of Sally nee ROW
Son of Henry and Mary Ann Harding (Hood) Neff
B. 13 Oct 1816 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 16 Dec 1889 in Austintown Twp., Smith's Corners, Mahoning Co. OH
At 73y 2m 2d of Bright's disease
Youngstown Evening Vindicator, 16 Dec 1889 p. 4:4
An Old Citizen Dead
Jonas Neff, of Austintown, Dies at His Residence on Sunday.
Jonas Neff, living two miles south of Austintown, died Sunday of dropsy. He was 73 years of age, and leaves a wife aged 70, and a large family, Two daughters now living at home, the rest being married. Mr. Neff was among the number who were injured in the Rittman wreck, the circumstances of which are well known to Youngstown people. He received $1,000 in payment for his injuries. His death is largely attributed to that accident. He was at one time an Infirmary Director and was one of the first abolitionists in the county. He taught a German school when a young man, but never attended school himself when a boy. He was born and has lived all his life on the farm he lately operated. The funeral will be in charge of the Canfield Lodge I.O.O.F., no. 155, and will be held from the Evangelical Association church at Smith's Corners, Thursday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Neff is the father-in-law of Mr. Macklin, of John S. Orr's undertaking establishment.
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 20 Dec 1889
Austintown Center - Jonas Neff, an old resident and respected citizen of this township, has been called to his long home, having died on Monday morning. He was known as a well-to-do-farmer, a man highly respected by all, and at one time served as infirmary director of the county, with credit. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning, at 11 o'clock, in charge of Canfield Lodge No. 155, IOOF, of which organization the deceased was a member. Interment at the Smith's Corners cemetery, near his late residence.
Burial – 19 May 1878
Smith's Corners Cemetery, Row 7
Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH
A Fatal Train Wreck
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 14 Sep 1888
Canfield was wild with excitement Monday night when it was learned that the Mahoning county special train bound for Columbus via the Nypano had been telescoped by a freight train near Rittman, and a number of passenger killed and many injured. It was not until Wednesday morning that satisfactory information concerning the accident could be obtained. From a passenger on the ill-fated train we learned the following facts: "Our train consisted of eleven coaches, and after leaving Akron was run at a high rate of speed. Near Rittman, Medina county, one of the side rods of the engine broke and the train came to a stop in a deep cut. A brakeman was sent back to flag a freight train which was known to be following us. He had only time to proceed a few rods when the freight was heard 'round the curve. It came down the grade at a speed of fully 25 miles and hour. The warning to passengers was so short that they had only time to leave the train when the heavy freight engine plunged into the coaches, crashing three of them as though they were of paper. The scene which followed beggars description. The luckless passengers attempting to climb the steep embankment on either side of the track were mown by flying timbers and iron. Most of the unfortunate were women, the men having left the train when it stopped to ascertain the cause of the delay. There we stood on top of the embankment when the crash came, but were powerless to help our loved ones.
"Cooney Dahlinger, engineer of the freight, jumped from his cab against the embankment, but fell back upon the rail and was decapitated. Fireman Gehrbart jumped as the train rounded the curve and was seriously injured. Brakeman Cockland was instantly killed. The sight of the killed and injured was heart-throbbing. Fortunately there were several physicians abroad the train, and they with the passengers did everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the injured. The people living near where the accident occurred were untiring in their efforts to relieve the sufferers. A train was made up in the evening and those of the injured who were able to stand the ride conveyed to their homes. Mrs. John Gault of North Jackson, died en route. Many of the injured live in Youngstown." Of the 25 people who left Canfield, most of whom had occupied seats in the wrecked cars, Mr. H. A. Manchester, Misses Ina Tucker and Della Givens, teachers in the Normal College, are the most seriously injured, and it is feared fatally. Mrs. J. P. Cessna is also considerably hurt. Mrs. Manchester's right foot was crushed and her side terribly bruised. At this writing (Thursday night) she is in a critical condition. Miss Givens, whose home is in Dryden, N. Y., had her lame leg broken in three places and the other in one. She also sustained internal injuries. Both of Miss Tucker's legs were broken. A dispatch received here to night at 5 o'clock stated that Miss Givens was dying and that Miss Tucker was improving and would probably recover. Samuel Rice of Fosterville was instantly killed.
Comment: Jonas Neff was the son of Henry and Maria (Mary Ann) Harding Neff. His father died at the age of 36y and his mother later married David Hood. Jonas, an only child, married Sally Row on 21 May 1838. Jonas Neff was an early member of the Zion Lutheran and Reformed Church in Canfield. In about 1861 he sold land for $50.00 to help build the Ebinezer Church in Austintown Twp. They were members in good standing and on January 30, 1863, he and his wife deeded land on the southwest corner of lot 21 in Austintown Twp. to the Ebenezer Church. On May 20, 1863 he became a member of the Canfield Odd Fellows.
Comment:
Jonas and Sally Row Neff had 13 known children. Jonas kept a family bible in which he recorded family information.
John Neff (Rebecca Shafer)
Mary Ann Neff (David Measmer Sr.)
George Neff (Angeline Corll)
Lucinda Neff (Amos Reed)
Martha Neff (William J. Gardner)
Amanda Neff (Simon S. Macklin)
Eli Neff (Elizabeth Corll)
Betsey Ann Neff (Levi F. Raver)
Caroline Neff (Leander McMahan)
Sarah Ann Neff (Cornelius Corll)
Emma Alles Neff
Jerusha Neff (Charles Smith)
Lucretia Neff (Peter Keenan)
NEFF, Jeramiah d. (stone illegible) is buried next to them. Also next to them are their daughters, Emma and Jerusha.
NEFF, Jonathan "Jonas"
Husband of Sally nee ROW
Son of Henry and Mary Ann Harding (Hood) Neff
B. 13 Oct 1816 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 16 Dec 1889 in Austintown Twp., Smith's Corners, Mahoning Co. OH
At 73y 2m 2d of Bright's disease
Youngstown Evening Vindicator, 16 Dec 1889 p. 4:4
An Old Citizen Dead
Jonas Neff, of Austintown, Dies at His Residence on Sunday.
Jonas Neff, living two miles south of Austintown, died Sunday of dropsy. He was 73 years of age, and leaves a wife aged 70, and a large family, Two daughters now living at home, the rest being married. Mr. Neff was among the number who were injured in the Rittman wreck, the circumstances of which are well known to Youngstown people. He received $1,000 in payment for his injuries. His death is largely attributed to that accident. He was at one time an Infirmary Director and was one of the first abolitionists in the county. He taught a German school when a young man, but never attended school himself when a boy. He was born and has lived all his life on the farm he lately operated. The funeral will be in charge of the Canfield Lodge I.O.O.F., no. 155, and will be held from the Evangelical Association church at Smith's Corners, Thursday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Neff is the father-in-law of Mr. Macklin, of John S. Orr's undertaking establishment.
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 20 Dec 1889
Austintown Center - Jonas Neff, an old resident and respected citizen of this township, has been called to his long home, having died on Monday morning. He was known as a well-to-do-farmer, a man highly respected by all, and at one time served as infirmary director of the county, with credit. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning, at 11 o'clock, in charge of Canfield Lodge No. 155, IOOF, of which organization the deceased was a member. Interment at the Smith's Corners cemetery, near his late residence.
Burial – 19 May 1878
Smith's Corners Cemetery, Row 7
Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH
A Fatal Train Wreck
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 14 Sep 1888
Canfield was wild with excitement Monday night when it was learned that the Mahoning county special train bound for Columbus via the Nypano had been telescoped by a freight train near Rittman, and a number of passenger killed and many injured. It was not until Wednesday morning that satisfactory information concerning the accident could be obtained. From a passenger on the ill-fated train we learned the following facts: "Our train consisted of eleven coaches, and after leaving Akron was run at a high rate of speed. Near Rittman, Medina county, one of the side rods of the engine broke and the train came to a stop in a deep cut. A brakeman was sent back to flag a freight train which was known to be following us. He had only time to proceed a few rods when the freight was heard 'round the curve. It came down the grade at a speed of fully 25 miles and hour. The warning to passengers was so short that they had only time to leave the train when the heavy freight engine plunged into the coaches, crashing three of them as though they were of paper. The scene which followed beggars description. The luckless passengers attempting to climb the steep embankment on either side of the track were mown by flying timbers and iron. Most of the unfortunate were women, the men having left the train when it stopped to ascertain the cause of the delay. There we stood on top of the embankment when the crash came, but were powerless to help our loved ones.
"Cooney Dahlinger, engineer of the freight, jumped from his cab against the embankment, but fell back upon the rail and was decapitated. Fireman Gehrbart jumped as the train rounded the curve and was seriously injured. Brakeman Cockland was instantly killed. The sight of the killed and injured was heart-throbbing. Fortunately there were several physicians abroad the train, and they with the passengers did everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the injured. The people living near where the accident occurred were untiring in their efforts to relieve the sufferers. A train was made up in the evening and those of the injured who were able to stand the ride conveyed to their homes. Mrs. John Gault of North Jackson, died en route. Many of the injured live in Youngstown." Of the 25 people who left Canfield, most of whom had occupied seats in the wrecked cars, Mr. H. A. Manchester, Misses Ina Tucker and Della Givens, teachers in the Normal College, are the most seriously injured, and it is feared fatally. Mrs. J. P. Cessna is also considerably hurt. Mrs. Manchester's right foot was crushed and her side terribly bruised. At this writing (Thursday night) she is in a critical condition. Miss Givens, whose home is in Dryden, N. Y., had her lame leg broken in three places and the other in one. She also sustained internal injuries. Both of Miss Tucker's legs were broken. A dispatch received here to night at 5 o'clock stated that Miss Givens was dying and that Miss Tucker was improving and would probably recover. Samuel Rice of Fosterville was instantly killed.
Comment: Jonas Neff was the son of Henry and Maria (Mary Ann) Harding Neff. His father died at the age of 36y and his mother later married David Hood. Jonas, an only child, married Sally Row on 21 May 1838. Jonas Neff was an early member of the Zion Lutheran and Reformed Church in Canfield. In about 1861 he sold land for $50.00 to help build the Ebinezer Church in Austintown Twp. They were members in good standing and on January 30, 1863, he and his wife deeded land on the southwest corner of lot 21 in Austintown Twp. to the Ebenezer Church. On May 20, 1863 he became a member of the Canfield Odd Fellows.
Comment:
Jonas and Sally Row Neff had 13 known children. Jonas kept a family bible in which he recorded family information.
John Neff (Rebecca Shafer)
Mary Ann Neff (David Measmer Sr.)
George Neff (Angeline Corll)
Lucinda Neff (Amos Reed)
Martha Neff (William J. Gardner)
Amanda Neff (Simon S. Macklin)
Eli Neff (Elizabeth Corll)
Betsey Ann Neff (Levi F. Raver)
Caroline Neff (Leander McMahan)
Sarah Ann Neff (Cornelius Corll)
Emma Alles Neff
Jerusha Neff (Charles Smith)
Lucretia Neff (Peter Keenan)
NEFF, Jeramiah d. (stone illegible) is buried next to them. Also next to them are their daughters, Emma and Jerusha.
Husband of Sally nee ROW
Son of Henry and Mary Ann Harding (Hood) Neff
B. 13 Oct 1816 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 16 Dec 1889 in Austintown Twp., Smith's Corners, Mahoning Co. OH
At 73y 2m 2d of Bright's disease
Youngstown Evening Vindicator, 16 Dec 1889 p. 4:4
An Old Citizen Dead
Jonas Neff, of Austintown, Dies at His Residence on Sunday.
Jonas Neff, living two miles south of Austintown, died Sunday of dropsy. He was 73 years of age, and leaves a wife aged 70, and a large family, Two daughters now living at home, the rest being married. Mr. Neff was among the number who were injured in the Rittman wreck, the circumstances of which are well known to Youngstown people. He received $1,000 in payment for his injuries. His death is largely attributed to that accident. He was at one time an Infirmary Director and was one of the first abolitionists in the county. He taught a German school when a young man, but never attended school himself when a boy. He was born and has lived all his life on the farm he lately operated. The funeral will be in charge of the Canfield Lodge I.O.O.F., no. 155, and will be held from the Evangelical Association church at Smith's Corners, Thursday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Neff is the father-in-law of Mr. Macklin, of John S. Orr's undertaking establishment.
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 20 Dec 1889
Austintown Center - Jonas Neff, an old resident and respected citizen of this township, has been called to his long home, having died on Monday morning. He was known as a well-to-do-farmer, a man highly respected by all, and at one time served as infirmary director of the county, with credit. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning, at 11 o'clock, in charge of Canfield Lodge No. 155, IOOF, of which organization the deceased was a member. Interment at the Smith's Corners cemetery, near his late residence.
Burial – 19 May 1878
Smith's Corners Cemetery, Row 7
Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH
A Fatal Train Wreck
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 14 Sep 1888
Canfield was wild with excitement Monday night when it was learned that the Mahoning county special train bound for Columbus via the Nypano had been telescoped by a freight train near Rittman, and a number of passenger killed and many injured. It was not until Wednesday morning that satisfactory information concerning the accident could be obtained. From a passenger on the ill-fated train we learned the following facts: "Our train consisted of eleven coaches, and after leaving Akron was run at a high rate of speed. Near Rittman, Medina county, one of the side rods of the engine broke and the train came to a stop in a deep cut. A brakeman was sent back to flag a freight train which was known to be following us. He had only time to proceed a few rods when the freight was heard 'round the curve. It came down the grade at a speed of fully 25 miles and hour. The warning to passengers was so short that they had only time to leave the train when the heavy freight engine plunged into the coaches, crashing three of them as though they were of paper. The scene which followed beggars description. The luckless passengers attempting to climb the steep embankment on either side of the track were mown by flying timbers and iron. Most of the unfortunate were women, the men having left the train when it stopped to ascertain the cause of the delay. There we stood on top of the embankment when the crash came, but were powerless to help our loved ones.
"Cooney Dahlinger, engineer of the freight, jumped from his cab against the embankment, but fell back upon the rail and was decapitated. Fireman Gehrbart jumped as the train rounded the curve and was seriously injured. Brakeman Cockland was instantly killed. The sight of the killed and injured was heart-throbbing. Fortunately there were several physicians abroad the train, and they with the passengers did everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the injured. The people living near where the accident occurred were untiring in their efforts to relieve the sufferers. A train was made up in the evening and those of the injured who were able to stand the ride conveyed to their homes. Mrs. John Gault of North Jackson, died en route. Many of the injured live in Youngstown." Of the 25 people who left Canfield, most of whom had occupied seats in the wrecked cars, Mr. H. A. Manchester, Misses Ina Tucker and Della Givens, teachers in the Normal College, are the most seriously injured, and it is feared fatally. Mrs. J. P. Cessna is also considerably hurt. Mrs. Manchester's right foot was crushed and her side terribly bruised. At this writing (Thursday night) she is in a critical condition. Miss Givens, whose home is in Dryden, N. Y., had her lame leg broken in three places and the other in one. She also sustained internal injuries. Both of Miss Tucker's legs were broken. A dispatch received here to night at 5 o'clock stated that Miss Givens was dying and that Miss Tucker was improving and would probably recover. Samuel Rice of Fosterville was instantly killed.
Comment: Jonas Neff was the son of Henry and Maria (Mary Ann) Harding Neff. His father died at the age of 36y and his mother later married David Hood. Jonas, an only child, married Sally Row on 21 May 1838. Jonas Neff was an early member of the Zion Lutheran and Reformed Church in Canfield. In about 1861 he sold land for $50.00 to help build the Ebinezer Church in Austintown Twp. They were members in good standing and on January 30, 1863, he and his wife deeded land on the southwest corner of lot 21 in Austintown Twp. to the Ebenezer Church. On May 20, 1863 he became a member of the Canfield Odd Fellows.
Comment:
Jonas and Sally Row Neff had 13 known children. Jonas kept a family bible in which he recorded family information.
John Neff (Rebecca Shafer)
Mary Ann Neff (David Measmer Sr.)
George Neff (Angeline Corll)
Lucinda Neff (Amos Reed)
Martha Neff (William J. Gardner)
Amanda Neff (Simon S. Macklin)
Eli Neff (Elizabeth Corll)
Betsey Ann Neff (Levi F. Raver)
Caroline Neff (Leander McMahan)
Sarah Ann Neff (Cornelius Corll)
Emma Alles Neff
Jerusha Neff (Charles Smith)
Lucretia Neff (Peter Keenan)
NEFF, Jeramiah d. (stone illegible) is buried next to them. Also next to them are their daughters, Emma and Jerusha.
Family Members
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John Neff
1839–1894
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Mary Ann Neff Mesmer
1840–1885
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George Neff
1842–1920
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Martha Neff Gardner
1843–1896
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Amanda Neff Macklin
1846–1890
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Eli Neff
1846–1929
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Betsey Ann Neff Raver
1849–1921
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Caroline Neff McMahan
1851–1916
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Sarah Ann Neff Corll
1853–1926
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Emma Alles Neff
1855–1878
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Jerusha Neff Smith
1857–1879
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