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      Josephine Helen Kozak was also known as Mikavic. She was born on Wednesday, 4 October 1893 at Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Henry Kozak (given age 42) on the 1900 Census recorded 1 June 1900 Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (Listed as a son, in error.).^2,3 She was not found on the 1 June 1910 Census for at Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Josephine Helen Kozak and Antonio DiFrancesco obtained a marriage license on 14 September 1914 at Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Antonio gave his address as 2235 Edgehill Rd. and his occupation as Bartender.⁴
     Josephine H. Kozak (given age 21) married Antonio D. Francesco (given age 25), son of Angelo DiFrancesco and Virginia Rossi, on Monday, 14 September 1914 Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by W. D. Murray Justice of the Peace. Anthony's occupation was Bartender; he resided at 2235 Edgehill Rd.^4,1,5 Josephine Francisko (given age 26) was listed as the wife of Anthony Francisko (given age 31) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 March 1920 at Columbia Road, Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁶ Josephine Francisco (given age 38) was listed as the wife of Anthony D. Francisco (given age 42) on the 1930 Census recorded 9 April 1930 at Columbia Road, West View, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Josephine is listed as having married at the age of 22.⁷
     Josephine Helen Kozak was admitted 23 March 1932 in the State Hospital (Newburgh Asylum), located at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. She was declared mentally unfit (insane).¹
     Josephine Helen Kozak and Antonio DiFrancesco were divorced in April 1939 Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁵ Josephine Francis (given age 46) was listed as a patient at the Prospect Sanitarium on the 1940 Census recorded 13 April 1940 at 5403 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁸ She was listed in the obituary of Josefa Kozak on 10 November 1943, in the Cleveland Press, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter.⁹
     Josephine Helen Kozak was a Governess for the Marcel family. from 1949 to 1957 at Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
     Josephine Helen Kozak lived from 1957 to 1960 at Willowick, Lake County, Ohio.
     Josephine Helen died on 2 August 1960 Long-Term Care Facilities, located in Portage County, Ohio, at age 66.¹⁰
     Josephine's obituary appeared on 4 August 1960, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Josephine was survived by, her sons, Thomas John Frances and Armand Frances, her daughter, Virginia McCartney, her sisters, Marina E. Tinl and Rosina H. Wasilewski. Anthony Albert Frances was mentioned.⁹ Josephine Helen Kozak was buried in the St. Mary of the Falls Cemetery, located at Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

     Andrew Henry Kozak was born in 1854 at Poland.¹
     Andrew Henry Kozak married Marianne Miscik.
     Andr. Kozak (given age 31) arrived at the Port of New York at New York City, New York County, New York, aboard the SS Suevia on 27 January 1882. He was accompanied by his wife Marianne Kozak (given age 28) his child Marian Kozak (given age 1 mo.).^2,3
     Andrew Henry Kozak married Josefa Skarpinski, daughter of Joseph Skarpinski, say 1889 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
     Andrew Henry Kozak lived in 1890 at 118 Lake Street, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. His occupation was listed in the Jackson city directory as Laborer.⁴ He was naturalized in 1890.
     Andrew Henry Kozak lived from October 1890 to 23 September 1929 at Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁵
     Andrew Henry Kozak bought the westerly one half of the northerly one half of sub lot number 101 in Whiting and Burt's allotment of a part of original one hundred acre lot no. 327, being twenty five feet front on Trenton Street, and extending back of equal width, 125 feet, as shown by the recorded plat in Vol. 5, Page 6, Cuyahoga County Records of maps, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways at Trenton Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, from C. M. Mix on 14 October 1890. The consideration was $950. The deed was witnessed by Jas. F. Walsh Notary Public and recorded by A. F. Anderson Recorder at 21 Oct 1890 in Book 476 on Page 355.⁶
     Andrew Henry Kozak and Josefa Kozak bought all of sublot number sixty two (62) in David H. Kimberley's subdivision of part of original 100 acre lot number 375, according to the plat of said subdivision recorded in volume 18 page 11 of Cuyahoga County map records. Said lot number 62, being thirty five feet front of the northerly side of Medina Street, and extending abck of equal width seventy two 50/100 (72 50/100) feet deep, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways at Medina Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, from D. H. Kimberley Trustee on 12 June 1893. The consideration was $520. The deed was witnessed by Albert E. Davis Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at 1 July 1893 in Book 533 on Page 319.⁶
     Andrew Henry Kozak and Josefa Kozak sold the westerly one half of the northerly one half of sub lot number 101 in Whiting and Burt's allotment of a part of original one hundred acre lot no. 327 being twenty five feet front on Trenton Street, and extending back of equal width, 125 feet, as shown by the recorded plat in Vol. 5 Page 6, Cuyahoga County Records of maps, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to S. B. Thompson on 4 October 1894. The consideration was $1,100. The deed was witnessed by John D. Slater Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at 3 Nov 1894 in Book 590 on Page 139.⁶
     Andrew Henry Kozak and Josefa Kozak sold all of sublot number sixty two (62) in David H. Kimberley's subdivision of part of original 100 acre lot number 375, according to the plat of said subdivision recorded in volume 18 page 11 of Cuyahoga County map records. Said lot number 62, being thirty five feet front of the northerly side of Medina Street, and extending abck of equal width seventy two 50/100 (72 50/100) feet deep, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to E. Osborn on 4 October 1894. The consideration was $2,000. The deed was witnessed by John D. Slater Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at 3 Nov 1894 in Book 590 on Page 139.⁶
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Henry Kozak (given age 42), the head of household Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 1 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Josephine L. Kozak (given age 33), his daughters, Mary Kozak (given age 10), Rosa Kozak (given age 8) and Josephine Kozak Jr. (given age 7), his brother, George Kozak (given age 53) . Henry was a Farmer.^7,8
     Andrew Henry Kozak and Josefa Kozak bought part of Olmsted Township tract No 3 bounded as follows. on the east by Rocky River on the south by the Porter Farm so called on the west by Columbia aveneu and on the orth by a line parallel with the northerly line of said tract No 3 and so far south therefrom as to include in the premises hereby intended to be described exactly forty (40) acres of land. subject to all legal highways at Columbia Road, Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, from T. R. Barnum and Josephine A. Barnum on 23 April 1906. The consideration was $2,100. The deed was witnessed by David Collom Notary Public and recorded by Herman C. Baehr Recorder at May 10 1906 in Book 997 on Page 143.⁶
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Henry Kozak (given age 57), the head of household Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 7 May 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Josefa Kozak (given age 38), his daughters, Mary E. Kozak (given age 20) and Rosa A. Kozak (given age 18) . Henry was a Farmer on a General Farm.⁹ He was named as the nearest relative of Antonio Di Francesco (given age 29) on his WWI draft registration on 15 July 1917 at Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹⁰ Andrew Henry Kozak provided information for the death certificate of Wojciech Kozak on Saturday, 24 November 1917 Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.^11,1
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Henry Kozak (given age 66), the head of household Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 3 March 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Josephine Kozak (given age 52) . Anthony Francisko (given age 31) was listed as his neighbor. Henry was a Farmer and owned his farm free of mortgage.¹²
     Andrew Henry died on 23 September 1929 Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, leaving Josefa as a widow.^13,11,14,15 Andrew Henry Kozak was buried on Friday, 27 September 1929 in the St. Adelbert's Cemetery, located at Berea, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.^11,16,17,1

     Josefa Skarpinski was born on Thursday, 19 March 1868 at Poland.^1,2 She immigrated say 1881.
     Josefa Skarpinski married Andrew Henry Kozak, son of Antoney Kozak and Josie Szyonkowiak, say 1889 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Josefa Skarpinski was naturalized in 1890.
     Josefa Kozak was a cograntee with Andrew Henry Kozak in the purchase of all of sublot number sixty two (62) in David H. Kimberley's subdivision of part of original 100 acre lot number 375, according to the plat of said subdivision recorded in volume 18 page 11 of Cuyahoga County map records. Said lot number 62, being thirty five feet front of the northerly side of Medina Street, and extending abck of equal width seventy two 50/100 (72 50/100) feet deep, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways at Medina Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, from D. H. Kimberley Trustee on 12 June 1893. The consideration was $520. The deed was witnessed by Albert E. Davis Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at 1 July 1893 in Book 533 on Page 319.³
     Josefa Kozak was a cograntor with Andrew Henry Kozak in the sale of the westerly one half of the northerly one half of sub lot number 101 in Whiting and Burt's allotment of a part of original one hundred acre lot no. 327 being twenty five feet front on Trenton Street, and extending back of equal width, 125 feet, as shown by the recorded plat in Vol. 5 Page 6, Cuyahoga County Records of maps, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways at Trenton Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to S. B. Thompson on 4 October 1894. The consideration was $1,100. The deed was witnessed by John D. Slater Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at 3 Nov 1894 in Book 590 on Page 139.³
     Josefa Kozak was a cograntor with Andrew Henry Kozak in the sale of all of sublot number sixty two (62) in David H. Kimberley's subdivision of part of original 100 acre lot number 375, according to the plat of said subdivision recorded in volume 18 page 11 of Cuyahoga County map records. Said lot number 62, being thirty five feet front of the northerly side of Medina Street, and extending abck of equal width seventy two 50/100 (72 50/100) feet deep, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to E. Osborn on 4 October 1894. The consideration was $2,000. The deed was witnessed by John D. Slater Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at 3 Nov 1894 in Book 590 on Page 139.³
     Josefa Kozak bought part of tract Three (3) in said township. Beginning at Frisby's south west corner on the Road. Thence on Frisby's south line, north 88 degrees east, twenty two (22) chains and ninety links to the center of Rocky River. Thence south one and three quarters degrees, east five chains and fifty three links. Thence south sixty three and one quarter degrees, east eleven chains and fifty five links to the south line of the tract. Thence south eighty eight degrees west thirty six chains parallel with Frisby's line and the north line of the tract to the road. Thence along the line of the north, five and one quarter degrees east ten chains and fifty three links, to the place of beginning. Containing thirty (30) acres of land be the same more or less. Being same premises deeded to grantor by H.L. Bunts, Admin. received for record January 29th 1897, Recorders Office Cuyahoga County Ohio be the same more of less but subject to all legal highways at Columbia Road, Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, from Nathaniel N. Cole on 3 February 1897. The consideration was $1,200. The deed was witnessed by G. A. Hubbard Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at Feb 24, 1897 in Book 657 on Page 126.³ Josephine L. Kozak (given age 33) was listed as the wife of Henry Kozak (given age 42) on the 1900 Census recorded 1 June 1900 at Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Josephine gave birth 3 times and all her children are living.^4,5
     Josefa Kozak was a cograntee with Andrew Henry Kozak in the purchase of part of Olmsted Township tract No 3 bounded as follows. on the east by Rocky River on the south by the Porter Farm so called on the west by Columbia aveneu and on the orth by a line parallel with the northerly line of said tract No 3 and so far south therefrom as to include in the premises hereby intended to be described exactly forty (40) acres of land. subject to all legal highways Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, from T. R. Barnum and Josephine A. Barnum on 23 April 1906. The consideration was $2,100. The deed was witnessed by David Collom Notary Public and recorded by Herman C. Baehr Recorder at May 10 1906 in Book 997 on Page 143.³
     Josefa Kozak bought part of tract no. 3 in said township and bounded as described as follows: - Beginning at Frisby's south west corner on the road, thence on Frisby's south line north 88 degrees east 22 chains and 90 links to the center of Rocky River; thence south 1 - 3/4 degree east 5 chains and 53 links; thence south 63 1/4 degrees 11 chains and 45 links to the south line of the tract; thence south 880 west 36 chains parallel with Frisby's line and the north line of the tract to the road; thence along the line of the Road north 5 - 1/4 degrees east 10 chains and 43 links to the place of beginning, containing 30 acres of land. Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, from N. N. Cole on 23 May 1906. The consideration was $1. The deed was witnessed by G. A. Hubbard Notary Public and recorded by Fred Saal Recorder at Nov 6 1908 in Book 1169 on Page 497.³ Josefa Kozak (given age 38) was listed as the wife of Henry Kozak (given age 57) on the 1910 Census recorded 7 May 1910 Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Josefa gave birth 3 times and all her children are living.⁶ Josephine Kozak (given age 52) was listed as the wife of Henry Kozak (given age 66) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 March 1920 Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁷
     Her husband, Andrew, died on 23 September 1929 Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, leaving Josefa as a widow.^8,1,9,10
     The 1930 US Census enumerated her as Josephine Kozak (given age 68), the head of household at Columbia Road, West View Village, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 9 April 1930, living alone. Anthony D. Francisco (given age 42) was listed as her neighbor. Josephine was a Widow.¹¹
     The 1930 US Census enumerated her as Josephine Kozak (given age 78), the head of household at Columbia Road, West View, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 1 May 1940, living alone. Anthony Francis (given age 62) was listed as her neighbor. She was a widow and rented her home for $10 a month.¹²
     Josefa Skarpinski and Marina E. Kozak lived in November 1943 at 3151 West 50th Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
     Josefa died on 10 November 1943 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 75.^8,1,9,10,2
     Josefa's obituary appeared on 10 November 1943, in the Cleveland Press, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Josefa was survived by, her daughters, Mary Tinl, Rose Wasilewski and Josephina H. DiFrancesco.¹³ Josefa Kozak was buried on Saturday, 13 November 1943 in the St. Adelbert's Cemetery, located at Berea, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.^1,14,15,2

     Francis Buck was born on Saturday, 13 May 1758 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts), son of William and Mary.¹ He served in the military from 10 July 1777 to 12 August 1777 at Massachusetts. Drummer, Capt. Samuel Taylor's co., Col. Porter's regt; enlisted July 10, 1777; discharged Aug. 12, 1777; service, 38 days; marched to reinforce Northern army after the evacuation of Ticonderoga.² He served in the military from 22 September 1777 to 18 October 1777 Massachusetts. Private, Capt. Nahum Ward's co., Col. David Wells's (Hampshire Co.) regt; enlisted Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 18, 1777; service, 1 mo., at the taking of Gen. Burgoyne.²
     Francis Buck married Lucretia Thayer, daughter of Caleb Thayer and Elisabeth Daniels, in 1779 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.³ Francis Buck served in the military from 13 July 1780 to 8 December 1780 Massachusetts. pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Charlemont for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched July 13, 1780; discharged Dec. 8, 1780; service, 5 mos. 4 days.² He served in the military from 16 July 1780 to 25 October 1780 Massachusetts. descriptive list of men raised to reinforce Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780; age, 22 yrs; stature, 5 ft. 9 in; complexion, light; residence, Charlemont; arrived at Springfield July 16, 1780; marched to camp July 16, 1780, under command of Capt. Zebulon King;
also, list of men raised for the 6 months service and returned by Brig. Gen. Paterson as having passed muster in a return dated Camp Totoway, Oct. 25, 1780.²
     The 1790 US Census enumerated him as Francis Buck, the head of household at Reedsborough, Bennington County, Vermont, on 2 August 1790. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:.⁴
     The 1800 US Census enumerated him as Francis Buck (given age 24-44), the head of household at Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont, on 4 August 1800. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:, Ira Buck, Chester Buck and Joseph Buck, free white males, age newborn to 10 years old, Sophia Buck, a free white female, age newborn to ten years of age, Fannie Buck, a free white female, age ten to sixteen years of age, Lucretia Buck, a free white female, ages twenty-six to forty-five years of age.⁵
     The 1810 US Census enumerated him as Francis Buck (given age 45+), the head of household at Dorset, Bennington County, Vermont, on 6 August 1810. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household: Hiram Buck, a free white male, age newborn to 10 years old, Chester Buck, a free white male, age sixteen to twenty-six years old, Polly Mary Buck, a free white female, age newborn to ten years of age, Sophia Buck, a free white female, age ten to sixteen years of age, Lucretia Buck, a free white female, over forty-five years of age.⁶
     Francis died on 5 August 1829 at Monroe County, New York, at age 71.⁷ He was buried in the Pioneer Cemetery, Old Burial Ground, located at Pittsford, Monroe County, New York.^8,7,3

     Abel Buck was born on Wednesday, 22 January 1783 at Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Francis and Lucretia.¹
     Initial research surveys have turned up no additional information about him.

     Peter Lake was born circa 1775 at Province of New York, British America, (now Vermont).
     Peter Lake married Lucretia Buck, daughter of Francis Buck and Lucretia Thayer, circa 1807 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York.¹
     Peter Lake lived from 1808 to 1815 Buffalo, Erie County, New York.¹ He served in the military in 1812.
     Peter Lake lived from 1816 to 1819 at Abbotsford, Huron County, Ohio.¹
     Peter died in 1819 Abbotsford, Huron County, Ohio, leaving Lucretia as a widow.¹

     Clark Waggoner was born on Wednesday, 6 September 1820 at Milan Township, Huron County, Ohio, (now Erie County).¹ He was probably included as a free white male, age five to ten years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 30-40) on the 1830 Census on 1 June 1830 Milan Township, Huron County, Ohio.²
     Clark Waggoner was a Publisher from May 1839 to 1843 in the Lower Sandusky Whig, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. He was probably included as a free white male, age twenty to thirty years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 50-59) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio.³
     At age 21, Clark Waggoner married Sylvia B. Roberts, age 23, daughter of Chauncey Roberts, on Wednesday, 29 December 1841 at Lower Sandusky, Sandusky County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Ferris Fitch Minister of the Gospel.^4,5
     The 1850 US Census enumerated him as Clark Waggoner (given age 30), the head of household Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio, on 6 December 1850. Salon Waggoner (given age 30), Ralph Waggoner (given age 8), Caroline Waggoner (given age 6), Frederic Waggoner (given age 2), Samuel Crane (given age 20) and Harriet Roberts (given age 24) were listed as household members. Isarel Waggoner (given age 60) was listed as his neighbor. Clark was employed as a Printer & Editor.⁶
     The 1860 US Census enumerated him as Clark Wagoner (given age 38), the head of household at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, on 8 June 1860. Syvin Wagoner (given age 40), Ralph Wagoner (given age 17), Carie Wagoner (given age 15), Fred Wagoner (given age 12), Fanny Wagoner (given age 8), Ellen Wagoner (given age 4) and Ann Louisey (given age 21) were listed as household members. Clark was an Editor.⁷
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as Clark Waggoner (given age 48), the head of household Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, on 29 June 1870. Sylvia Waggoner (given age 50), Fredrick Waggoner (given age 21), Fanny Waggoner (given age 18), Ella Waggoner (given age 14) and Anna Shultz (given age 15) were listed as household members. Clark was employed as a Newspaper Proprietor.⁸
     At the time of his mother's death in 1872, Clark resided Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.⁹ He was listed in the obituary of William Clark Waggoner on 29 January 1880, in the Clyde Enterprise, published at Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, as a surviving uncle.¹
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Clark Waggoner (given age 59), the head of household at 479 Superior Street, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, on 2 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Sylvia Waggoner (given age 61), his daughters, Fannie Waggoner (given age 27) and Ella Waggoner (given age 24), his nephew, Agustus Seward (given age 10) , a servant, Julia Wiemeyer (given age 20). Clark was the Internal Revenue Clerk.^10,11
     Clark Waggoner was a Journalist from 1889 to 1891 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹²
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Clark Wagoner (given age 79), the head of household at 1941 Vermont Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, on 1 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Sylvia Wagoner (given age 81), his daughters, Carolyn Seward (given age 55) and Ella Wagoner (given age 44) , a lodger, Fanny Trobrige (given age 25), Nelson Trobrige (given age 26) and Ida Sauerman (given age 30). Clark was employed as a Journalist.¹³
     Clark died on 2 July 1903 in the Toledo Hospital, located at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, at age 82 leaving Sylvia B. as a widow.
     Clark's obituary appeared on 3 July 1903, in the Fremont Daily News, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Clark was survived by, his wife, Sylvia B. Waggoner, his sons, Ralph H. Waggoner and J. Frederick Waggoner, his daughters, Caroline Seward and Mary Ella Waggoner.

     Clark's obituary appeared on 9 July 1903, in the Fremont Weekly Journal, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Clark was survived by, his wife, Sylvia B. Roberts, his sons, Ralph H. Waggoner and J. Frederick Waggoner, his daughters, Caroline Seward and Mary Ella Waggoner.¹

     Mary Waggoner was born in 1826 at Ohio. She was probably included as a free white female, newborn to 5 years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 30-40) on the 1830 Census on 1 June 1830 at Milan Township, Huron County, Ohio, (now Erie County).¹ Mary Waggoner was probably included as a free white female, age ten to fifteen years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 50-59) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio.² Mary Waggoner (given age 24) was listed as a household member living with Isarel Waggoner (given age 60) on the 1850 Census on 6 December 1850 Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio.³ Mary Waggoner (given age 33) was listed as a household member living with L. Waggoner (given age 73) on the 1860 Census on 23 June 1860 at Milan, Erie County, Ohio.⁴ Mary Waggoner and Richard H. Kinney obtained a marriage license on 10 June 1869 at Erie County, Ohio.⁵
     Mary Waggoner married Richard H. Kinney, son of Elias Kinney and Margaret (?), on Tuesday, 15 June 1869 at Milan, Erie County, Ohio.⁵ Mary Kinney (given age 44) was listed as a household member living with R. H. Kinney (given age 49) on the 1870 Census on 9 August 1870 at Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.⁶
     At the time of her mother's death in 1872, Mary resided Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.⁷ She was listed as the wife of Richard H. Kinny (given age 59) on the 1880 Census recorded 9 June 1880 Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.^8,9
     Mary died on 28 June 1894 Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, leaving Richard H. as a widower.^10,11
     Mary's obituary appeared on 5 July 1894, in the Clyde Enterprise, published at Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Mary was survived by, her brother, Ralph Waggoner.¹¹

     Susan Waggoner was born circa 1828 at Ohio. She was probably included as a free white female, newborn to 5 years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 30-40) on the 1830 Census on 1 June 1830 at Milan Township, Huron County, Ohio, (now Erie County).¹
     Susan died in infancy before 1840.

     Sophia Lake was born on Friday, 6 May 1808 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York. She was probably included as a free white female, age ten to sixteen years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 26-44) on the 1820 Census on 7 August 1820 at Huron Township, Huron County, Ohio.¹
     At age 23, Sophia Lake married Seth Keeler, age 36, son of Aaron Keeler and Mercy James, on Sunday, 4 September 1831 at Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio.^2,3 Sophia Keeler was probably included as a free white female, age forty to fifty years old, in the household of Seth Keeler (given age 40-50) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio.⁴ Sophia Kuler (given age 41) was listed as a household member living with Seth Kuler (given age 55) on the 1850 Census on 9 August 1850 at Norwalk Township, Huron County, Ohio.⁵
     Sophia died in January 1854 at Milan, Erie County, Ohio, at age 45 leaving Seth as a widower.

     Elisha Lake was born circa 1812. He was probably included as a free white male, newborn to ten years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 26-44) on the 1820 Census on 7 August 1820 at Huron Township, Huron County, Ohio.¹
     Elisha Lake married Louisa Hutchinson on Thursday, 29 January 1835 at Huron County, Ohio.²

     Francis Lake was born in 1817 at Ohio. He was probably included as a free white male, newborn to ten years old, in the household of Israel Waggoner (given age 26-44) on the 1820 Census on 7 August 1820 at Huron Township, Huron County, Ohio.¹
     Francis Lake married Harmony (?) say 1848.
     The 1850 US Census enumerated him as Francis Lake (given age 32), the head of household at Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio, on 9 December 1850. Harmony Lake (given age 25), Francis Lake (given age 2), George Button (given age 18) and Charlott Button (given age 24) were listed as household members. Francis was employed as a Carpenter.²
     The 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census enumerated him as Francis Lake (given age 48), the head of household at Winona, Winona County, Minnesota Territory, (now Minnesota), on 21 September 1857. Pamelia Lake (given age 27), Frances Lake (given age 8), Alice Lake (given age 7), Rosa Lake (given age 4) and Antonette Lake (given age 2) were listed as household members. Francis was a Carpenter.³
     The 1860 US Census enumerated him as Francis Lake (given age 45), the head of household at Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, on 2 July 1860. Marie Lake (given age 35), Frank Lake (given age 11), Mary A. Lake (given age 9), Rosa Lake (given age 6), Antonette Lake (given age 5) and George Lake (given age 2) were listed as household members. Francis was employed as a Carpenter.⁴
     The 1865 Minnesota State Census enumerated him as Francis Lake, the head of household Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, on 1 June 1865. Harmony Lake, Frank Lake, Mary Lake, Rose Lake, Jainie Lake, George Lake, Corrie Lake and Fred Lake were listed as household members.⁵
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as Francis Lake (given age 53), the head of household Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, on 8 July 1870. Harmony Lake (given age 46), Rosa Lake (given age 18), Antonette Lake (given age 16), George Lake (given age 14), Charlotte Lake (given age 10), Fred'k Lake (given age 1) and Fannie Lake (given age 1) were listed as household members. Francis was employed as a Carpenter.⁶
     At the time of his mother's death in 1872, Francis resided Winona, Winona County, Minnesota.⁷
     Francis died say 1874 at Minnesota leaving Harmony as a widow.

     Susan Lake was born say 1809 at Vermont.
     Susan Lake married Abner Bellows. Susan Bellows (given age 41) was listed as a household member living with Abner Bellows (given age 45) on the 1850 Census on 31 August 1850 at Town of Florence, Oneida County, New York.¹ Susan Bellows (given age 51) was listed as a household member living with Ira Bellows on the 1860 Census on 28 June 1860 Town of Florence, Oneida County, New York.² Susan Bellows (given age 61) was listed as a household member living with Abner Bellows (given age 64) on the 1870 Census on 17 June 1870 Town of Florence, Oneida County, New York.³

     Susanna DiFrancesco was born on Monday, 12 May 1890 at Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.^1,2,3 She emigrated on 30 September 1921 to at Naples, Naples, Campania, Italy.^4,5
     Susanna DiFrancesco (given age 30) arrived at the Ellis Island at New York City, New York County, New York, aboard the SS Europa on 14 October 1921. Her intended destination was her cousin Filomena DiFrancesco, Box 1, Cokeburg, Pennsylvania.^4,6
     At age 31, Susanna DiFrancesco married Gioacchino Maesta, age 34, son of Giovanni Maesta and Diane Litta, on Saturday, 26 November 1921 at Monogahela Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^2,5,3 Susan Mastamo (given age 37) was listed as the wife of Jack Mastamo (given age 44) on the 1930 Census recorded April 1930 at 2131 Murray Hill, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Susan Maesta (given age 48) was listed as the wife of Jack Maesta (given age 53) on the 1940 Census recorded 2 April 1940 at 2109 Random Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁷ Susanna Maesta was named as a person who would always know an address for Jack Maesta (given age 54) on his WWII draft registration on 26 April 1942 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁸
     Her husband, Gioacchino, died on 12 March 1982 at East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 94, leaving Susanna as a widow.^2,9,10
     Susanna DiFrancesco lived in 1985 at Ashtabula County, Ohio.⁹
     Susanna died on 15 January 1985 in the St. Joseph Health System East, located at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, at age 94.^1,2,9,10

     Gioacchino Maesta served in the military at Italy. He was a Private in the Italian Infrantry. He was born on Sunday, 26 June 1887 at Mazzano Romano, Roma, Lazio, Italy.^1,2,3,4,5 He emigrated in 1888 to at Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
     Gioacchino Maesta arrived at the Port of New York at New York City, New York County, New York, on 12 September 1888. He was accompanied by.⁶
     Gioacchino Maesta arrived at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, aboard the ferry on 2 September 1913.² Gioautino Maesta (given age 30) registered for the civilian draft for WW I on 5 June 1917 at 9 Buffington Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹
     At age 34, Gioacchino Maesta married Susanna DiFrancesco, age 31, daughter of Angelo DiFrancesco and Virginia Rossi, on Saturday, 26 November 1921 at Monogahela Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^4,7,2
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Jack Mastamo (given age 44), the head of household at 2131 Murray Hill, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Susan Mastamo (given age 37), his son, Yogilio Mastamo (given age 8), his daughters, Bianca Mastamo (given age 7), Lucy Mastamo (given age 4) and Petrina Mastamo (given age 2) . Jack was a Laborer at a Country Club.
     The 1940 US Census enumerated him as Jack Maesta (given age 53), the head of household at 2109 Random Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 2 April 1940. Also living in the household were his wife, Susan Maesta (given age 48), his sons, Woody Maesta (given age 17) and John Maesta (given age 9), his daughters, Blanche Maesta (given age 16), Lucy Maesta (given age 13), Peoria Maesta (given age 11) and Eva Maesta (given age 9) . Jack was employed as a Landscaper at a Golf Course.⁸
     Jack Maesta (given age 54) registered for the civilian draft for WW II on 26 April 1942, while residing Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Susanna Maesta was named as a person who would always know his address. Jack was employed at the Oakwood Country Club, 1520 Warrensville Rd., Clev. Hts O.³ Jack Maesta filed his Declaration of Intention to become a citizen of the U.S. On 6 November 1942, while living at 2133 Murray Hill Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.² He was issued a Certificate of Loyalty on 7 March 1945 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York.² He filed his Petition for Naturilzation in March 1945, while living Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Jack was employed as a Landscaper.² He swore an Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America on 16 March 1945 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and became a naturalized citizen.^9,2
     Gioacchino Maesta lived in 1982 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹⁰
     Gioacchino died on 12 March 1982 at East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 94 leaving Susanna as a widow.^4,10,5

      Anthony Albert Frances also went by the name of Tony. He was born on Monday, 17 May 1920 at Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹ He was listed as the son of Anthony D. Francisco (given age 42) on the 1930 Census recorded 9 April 1930 at Columbia Road, West View, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.² Anthony Albert Frances graduated at Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, in 1941. He was named as a person who would always know an address for Anthony (none) Francis (given age 53) on his WWII draft registration on 25 April 1942 at Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.³ Anthony Albert Frances served in the military. during World War II. He was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, as a platoon leader in Bougainville, battalion intelligence officer in Guam, and regimental intelligence officer in Iwo Jima, all while serving in the 21st Regiment, Third Marine Division. He was given the Purple Heart for a battle wound received in Guam and a Presidential Unit Citation for action in Iwo Jima and was in Iwo Jima during the historic flag raising.
     Anthony Albert Frances married first Marjorie Lulu Sutter, daughter of Oliver A. Sutter and Zelma Augusta Leedom, circa 1948.
     Anthony Albert Frances and Marjorie Lulu Frances were divorced on 14 September 1954 at Stark County, Ohio. Decree No, DR 29,465.⁴
     At age 37, Anthony Albert Frances married second Kathryn Joanne Keyes, age 31, daughter of Alfred A. Griffin and Bessie A. Carter, on Saturday, 31 August 1957 at Summit County, Ohio. Prior to this marriage Anthony was employed as a Director of News and resided at 5557 Fulton Rd. NW, Canton 9, Ohio.⁴ Anthony Albert Frances adopted Karen Elaine Keyes say 1960. Anthony Albert Frances was mentioned in the obituary of Josephine Frances on 4 August 1960, in the Cleveland Press, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁵
     Anthony Albert Frances was a Officer between 1964 and 1983 at Central Intellegence Agency, Langley, Fairfax County, Virginia. He served tours of duty in Zambia, South Vietnam, Taiwan and Washington, DC, and was given special assignments in Egypt, Iran, and Oman. The CIA awarded him the Career Intelligence Medal for his career achievement upon his retirement in 1983.
     Anthony Albert Frances lived in 1964 at Lusaka, Zambia. He was listed in the obituary of Antonio DiFrancesco on 30 October 1975, at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving son.⁵ Anthony Albert Frances was listed in the obituary of Thomas John Frances on 24 September 1980, in the Plain Dealer, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving brother.⁶
     Anthony Albert Frances married third Jennifer Chen, daughter of Ping Chen-Yang, in 1986. Anthony Albert Frances and Virginia Hoekzema organized a reunion of the Frances family on 19 July 1986 at the Harley Hotel, serving Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁷
     Anthony Albert Frances lived from 1994 to 2002 at Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.⁸ He was listed in the obituary of Virginia F. Hoekzema (given age 85) in February 2002, in the Sturgis Daily Journal, published at Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, as a surviving brother.⁹
     Anthony Albert Frances lived in 2006 Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ He was listed in the obituary of Karen Elaine Bolin in November 2006, the Yahn and Son Funeral Home at Auburn, King County, Washington, as a surviving father.⁶
     Anthony Albert died on 2 November 2006 Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at age 86 leaving Jennifer as a widow.¹¹
     Anthony's obituary appeared in November 2006, the Founds Funeral Home at West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania. As listed in the obituary, Anthony was survived by, his wife, Jennifer Frances, his daughters, Jane Ellen Chaney and Sara Augusta Frances.⁶ Anthony's obituary appeared on 17 November 2006, in the Philadelphia Inquirer, published at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was buried on Thursday, 5 April 2007 in the Arlington National Cemetery, located at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.¹²

     Nicodemo DiFrancesco was born on Friday, 9 January 1818 at Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy, son of Berardino & Navilia Di Francesco.¹ He was christened on 10 January 1818 at Pennadomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.¹
     Nicodemo DiFrancesco married Susanna Generosa Nero, daughter of Berardino Nero and Martina DiCroce, after 1837 at Fallascoso, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
     Nicodemo DiFrancesco died probably Chieti, Abruzzo.

     Susanna Generosa Nero was born on Friday, 30 July 1819 at Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy, daughter of Berardino Nero (age 40) & Martina Di Croce (age 37).¹ She was christened on 31 July 1819 Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo.¹
     Susanna Generosa Nero married Nicodemo DiFrancesco, son of Berardino DiFrancesco and Navilia (?), after 1837 at Fallascoso, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
     Susanna Generosa died at Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.

     Costantino Rossi was born circa 1830 at Italy.
     Costantino Rossi married Camilla della Franca circa 1852.

     Camilla della Franca was born circa 1835.
     Camilla della Franca married Costantino Rossi circa 1852.

     Carmela DiFrancesco was born on Wednesday, 30 July 1879 at Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.^1,2 She emigrated on 5 June 1903 to at Port of Napoli, Naples, Naples, Campania, Italy.
     Carmela DiFrancesco (given age 20) arrived at the Ellis Island at New York City, New York County, New York, aboard the SS Lahn on 16 June 1903. She was accompanied by her child Beradino Nero (given age 1 yr. 6 mo.). Carmela's intended destination was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her fare was paid by her husband, Nicola Nero..^3,4
     At age 25, Carmela DiFrancesco married Nicola Nero, age 27, son of Beradino Nero and Philomena L'Antonio, on Thursday, 30 March 1905.^1,2 Carmela Nero (given age 27) was listed as the wife of Nick Nero (given age 32) on the 1910 Census recorded 9 May 1910 at Ridge Street, Clairton Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁵ Amelia Nero (given age 37) was listed as the wife of Nick Nero (given age 41) on the 1920 Census recorded 30 January 1920 at 422 Ridge Street, Clairton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁶ Carmilla Nero (given age 47) was listed as the wife of Nick Nero (given age 52) on the 1930 Census recorded 7 April 1930 at 11700 Moulton Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Carmilla stated that she was married at age 17.⁷
     Carmela Nero and Nicola Nero lived in 1932 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Carmela Nero (given age 57) was listed as the wife of Nick Nero (given age 62) on the 1940 Census recorded 9 April 1940 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁸ Carmela Nero was named as a person who would always know an address for Nicola Nero on his WWII draft registration on 26 April 1942 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁹
     Her husband, Nicola, died on 20 May 1951 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 73, leaving Carmela as a widow.¹⁰ She was listed in the obituary of Nicola Nero on 22 May 1951, in the Cleveland Press, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving wife.¹¹
     Carmela DiFrancesco lived in 1962 at East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹²
     Carmela died on 7 March 1962 East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 82.¹²
     Carmela's obituary appeared on 9 March 1962, in the Plain Dealer, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Carmela was survived by, her sons, Berardino Nero, Fred Nero, Paddy Nero and Joseph Atillio Nero, her daughters, Fannie Philomena Croce, Margaret S. Hrabak, Mildred B. Colbert and Elizabeth R. Fouts, her sister, Filomena Sciubba.¹¹ Carmela Nero was listed in the obituary of Filomena Sciubba on 18 February 1975, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving sister.¹¹

     Giuseppe DiFrancesco was born on Wednesday, 1 February 1882 at Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.^1,2
     At age 23, Giuseppe DiFrancesco married Filomena DiFrancesco, age 20, daughter of Nicola DiFrancesco, on Thursday, 4 May 1905 Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo.^3,2 Giuseppe DiFrancesco emigrated on 11 November 1910 to at Port of Napoli, Naples, Naples, Campania, Italy.⁴
     Giuseppe DiFrancesco arrived at the Ellis Island at New York City, New York County, New York, aboard the Konig Albert on 25 November 1910. His intended destination was Pennsylvania.⁴
     Giuseppe died of injuries from coal mining accident on 27 February 1913 at Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, at age 31 leaving Filomena as a widow.^2,1

      Filomena DiFrancesco was also known as Philomena. She was born on Thursday, 23 April 1885 at Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.¹
     At age 20, Filomena DiFrancesco married first Giuseppe DiFrancesco, age 23, son of Angelo DiFrancesco and Virginia Rossi, on Thursday, 4 May 1905 Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo.^2,3
     Her husband, Giuseppe, died of injuries from coal mining accident on 27 February 1913 at Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, at age 31, leaving Filomena as a widow.^3,4 She emigrated on 24 January 1917 to at Port of Napoli, Naples, Naples, Campania, Italy.
     Filomena DiFrancesco (given age 31) arrived at the Ellis Island at New York City, New York County, New York, aboard the SS Giuseppe Verdi on 13 February 1917. She was accompanied by her children Angelo DiFrancesco (given age 8) and Remigio DiFrancesco (given age 6). Filomena's intended destination was Clairton, Pennsylvania.^5,6,4,7
     At age 33, Filomena DiFrancesco married second Rocco Sciubba, age 40, son of Arcangelo Sciubba, on Monday, 26 August 1918 at Cokeburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania.^4,3 Filomena DiFrancesco was named as the nearest relative of Rocco Shuba (given age 40) on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at 13 F Row, Cokeburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Filomena was the wife of Rocco.⁸ Teresa Sciubba (given age 34) was listed as the wife of Rocco Sciubba (given age 42) on the 1920 Census recorded 20 January 1920 Cokeburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania.⁹ Filomena Sciubba (given age 45) was listed as the wife of Rocco Sciubba (given age 52) on the 1930 Census recorded 2 April 1930 at 11803 Moulton Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹⁰ Filomena Sciubba (given age 55) was listed as the wife of Rocco Sciubba (given age 62) on the 1940 Census recorded 2 April 1940 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹¹ Filomena Sciubba was listed in the obituary of Carmela Nero on 9 March 1962, in the Plain Dealer, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving sister.¹²
     Filomena died on 16 February 1975 at Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 89.^4,1
     Filomena's obituary appeared on 18 February 1975, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Filomena was survived by, her husband, Rocco Sciubba, her sons, Angelo DiFrancesco and Remigio DiFrancesco, her daughters, Theresa E. Fusco and Josephine DeBiase, her sister, Carmela Nero.¹² Filomena DiFrancesco was buried on Wednesday, 19 February 1975 in the Calvary Cemetery, located at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁴