MFH: 08 November

Today is 109th anniversary of the marriage of my great-grandparents, Rena Belle Fleming and James Eldridge Needs.
James Eldridge Needs (1874-1949) and Rena Belle Fleming (1875-1963)

Rena and James were married on 08 November 1899 in Washington County, Ohio. Rena was born on 27 April 1875 in Wingett Run, Washington County, Ohio, the eldest daughter (of three) and child (of three) of Andrew D. and Sarah Jane (Walker) Fleming. James was born on 22 July 1874 at Cow Run, Washington County, Ohio, the youngest son (of seven) and ninth child (of ten) of Thomas E. and Margaret L. (King) Needs. Rena and James had seven children, four sons and three daughters. James died in Marietta, Ohio on 07 October 1949 and Rena died there on 29 December 1963. They are buried in the Valley Cemetery in Marietta.

Rena Belle (Fleming) and James Eldridge Needs, 1940s, Lawrence Township, Washington County, Ohio

My descent from Rena and James is:
Rena Belle Fleming + James Eldridge Needs
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Freda Irene Needs + Harry Frederick Schoen
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My Father + My Mother
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Me