The Skaggs-Files

Nov. 9, 1939 Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio)
Article states that Fred M. Klinger has been elected Township Trustee of Bethlehem Township.

WIFE'S OBITUARY [Shows Fred Klinger was living in Bethlehem Township during 1940.]
Apr. 6, 1940 Historical Newspapers > Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio)
Headline: Mrs. Fred Klinger, Blissfield Native, Dies at Age of 57
Text: Mrs. Grace Klinger died at her home in Bethlehem township at 6:15 a.m. today after having been in ill health for the past 10 years suffering from complications. She was 57. Born Sept. 22, 1882, in Blissfield, she was the daughter of Henry and Mary Burrell. In 1902 she was united in marriage to Fred Klinger, who survives. She had been a member of the Prairie Chapel church and the Ladies Aid society for a number of years. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, Edgar B., and Walter M. Klinger of Deleware and Eugene of Albany, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Burgess of Deleware; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs Fay King of Richmond, Ind., and a brother, Frank Burrell of Terre Haute, Ind. The body will remain at the Urey funeral home in Warsaw until 9 a.m. Sunday, at which time it will be removed to the home. Funeral services will be held at the Prairie Chapel church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, leaving the home at 1:30. Rev. W.F. Longworth will be in charge and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Apr. 1, 1943 Historical Newspapers > Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio) > 1943 > April > 1
Real Estate Transfers
Text: Frederick M. Klinger to Supreme Council of House of Jacob of U.S.A., 118.66 acres, Bethlehem Township.

Apr. 19, 1943 Historical Newspapers > Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio)
Ad Headline: PUBLIC SALE
Having sold my farm, I will offer at Public Auction on Tuesday, April 27, at 1:00 o'clock sharp, all my livestock and farm machinery. Will advertise full bill later. Fred M. Klinger

Jan 4, 1952 Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio)
Text: Fred Klinger, who has been ill at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Opal Klinger, Deleware, has been moved to White Cross hospital, columbus, for observation and treatment. His room number is 318.

Jan.12, 1952 Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio)
Headline: IMPROVED
Text: Fred Klinger who was recently removed from a hospital to the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Opal Klinger, 18 South Union st., Deleware, O., is reported much improved.

Mar. 21, 1967 Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio)
Headline: Fred Klinger is Homored
Text: Honoring Fred Klinger on his ninety-seventh birthday anniversary, Mrs. Freda Wheeler, 437 1/2 Walnut St., entertained with a dinner Monday. Other guests were Mrs. Lucy Sibert and Elvin Lapp.

Dec. 3, 1968 Historical Newspapers > Coshocton Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio)
Classified Ad 'Card of Thanks' to neighbors and friends of the late Fred Klinger

1910 Census, Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, roll T624_1162, Page 2B/18B, District 3, Image 658. Census sheet is dated 21 April 1910. Census shows Fred M. Klinger at age 40, living on a farm which he rents, working on his own account as a 'Farmer' doing 'General Farm' work, and who was born in Ohio of a Father born in Germany and a Mother born in Ohio. All other members of the household were born in Ohio of parents both born in Ohio. Wife Grace Klinger is age 28. The couple has been married 8 years, circa 1901/1902, and Grace has given birth to 4 children, all still living. There are 4 children in the household: Daughter Mary H. Klinger is age 6; Son 'Edger' [Edgar] B. Klinger is age 5; Daughter Mabel E. Klinger is age 3; and Son Walter M. Klinger is age 1 year and 6 months [1 6/12]