I recently received the following information on one of my RHODES'
lines. Do the names Mathias RHOADES and Celesta WESTON sound
familiar? My line connects to Laura RHOADES and Walter NEWMAN. Will
gladly share the information I have. - Karen Borton
In the book, "Spencerville" by Dr. Carey there is a reference to Charles
A. RHOADES. Some folks dispute the accuracy of info in the book, but
it's at least a start. The info is as follows:
Charles A RHOADES b. 1843 d. 1928
(Only child of Mathias (b. 1813) and Celesta WESTON.)
He was a Civil War soldier.
Charles married Kate BOWMAN (d. 1876) and they had one son, Frank, of
Akron. His second wife was Caroline BURLEY (d. 1942). Their 3
children:
1. Metta (married Arthur FURNISH) and their children are:
Harold: lived in Leo, IN
Charles: is now in a nursing home
Mearle Dean: lives in Spencerville, IN
2. Laura (married Walter NEWMAN) d. abt 1917 and their children are:
Tressie Mae b. 1905
Marian C. b. 1916
3. Bernie A. (married Esa BOZER) and their children are:
Joyce
Alice
Gilbert