MFH: 12 November

Today is the 130th anniversary of the birth of my great-grandfather, John Charles Schoen. Charlie was born 12 November 1878 in Hohman, Washington, Ohio, USA. He was the only son and second child (of three) of Frederick August and Margaret Anna "Marianne" (Kress) Schoen.

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On 04 October 1904, Charlie married Helena Loretta "Lena" Ruppel at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hohman, Washington, Ohio, USA. Charlie and Lena had three children, two daughters and one son. Charlie died at the age of 90 years, 11 months, and 4 days on 16 October 1969 in McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio, USA.

Charlis and Fred Schoen, Schoen Farm, Hohman, Ohio, early 1900s

Charlie and Lena Schoen, 1904

Charlie and Lena Schoen, 1954

Dad and his grandfather, Charlie Schoen, late 1950s, Marietta, Ohio

My descent from Charlie is:
John Charles Schoen + Helena Loretta Ruppel
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Harry Frederick Schoen + Freda Irene Needs
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My Father + My Mother
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Me