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Nellie Jane Brose was born on 3 Apr 1872 in Dodsonville, Highland Co., OhioG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dodsonville, Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of her parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹¹
     Nellie married John William Dunsieth, son of Hugh Dunsieth and Matilda Lafferty, on 1 Aug 1893 in Highland Co., OhioG, with J. W. Rubie officiating, in his home.^7,8,9
     Nellie and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting they rented their farm. Their children Hugh, Clarence, and Anna were listed as living with them.¹²
     Nellie and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Salem Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 16 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their farm, which was mortgaged. Their children Hugh, Clarence, Leona, and Orland were listed as living with them, as was his brother Ova.¹³
     Nellie and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, on Webertown and St Martin Pike G, enumerated 24 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their children Hugh, Clarence, Leona, Orland, Harry, and Doyle were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Nellie and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Perry Twp., Brown Co., Ohio G, enumerated 25 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their farm, and did not own a radio. Their children Orland, Harry, and Doyle were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Her husband died on 30 Sep 1937 in Clay Twp., Highland Co., OhioG.¹⁶
     Nellie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Green Twp., Brown Co., Ohio G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, reporting she rented her home, for $7 per month, and that she had lived in rural Highland Co., Ohio in 1935. Her children Orland and Harry were listed as living with her.¹⁷
     Nellie has not been found in the 1950 census, though it appears she was still living in Brown Co. According the obituary of her son Clarence in 1954 she was then living in Fayette.¹⁸
     Nellie died on 13 Dec 1965 in Hamilton Co., OhioG, at age 93.¹⁰

Ida Mae Brose was born in Oct 1873 in OhioG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dodsonville, Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of her parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹⁴
     Ida married Ira W. Kratzer, son of Jacob Kratzer and Margaret Florence, on 13 Feb 1895 in Brown Co., OhioG, with Rev. G. W. Fee officiating.^7,8,9
     Ida and Ira appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mount Orab, Brown Co., Ohio G, enumerated 21 Jun 1900, reporting they rented their farm. Their children Nettie and Walter were listed as living with them, as was his brother Ed.¹⁵
     Ida and Ira appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Green Twp., Brown Co., Ohio G, enumerated 30 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home. Their children Nettie, Walter, and Edna were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Ida and Ira appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Deerfield Twp., Warren Co., Ohio G, enumerated 15 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their son Walter was listed as living with them.¹⁷
     Ida and Ira appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Perry Twp., Brown Co., Ohio G, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their farm, and did not own a radio. Their son Walter was listed as living with them, as was his widowed older sister Clara.¹⁸
     Ida and Ira appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perry Twp., Brown Co., Ohio, on Route 131 G, enumerated 18 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $3 per month, and that they had lived in the same house in 1935. Their son Walter was listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Her husband died on 25 Jun 1948 in Green Twp., Brown Co., OhioG.^20,21
     Ida appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Green Twp., Brown Co., Ohio, G in the household of her son Walter and his wife, Helen V. Houk, and their son and her daughter.²²
     Ida died on 26 Jun 1970, at her home, St. Martin, Brown Co., OhioG, at age 96.^10,11,6 She was buried on 29 Jun 1970 in Mount Orab Cemetery, Mount Orab, Brown Co., OhioG.^12,13

William Isaac Brose was born on 9 Jan 1875 in Dodsonville, OhioG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dodsonville, Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of his parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹³
     He was a farm laborer, presumably on the family farm by 1900.^14,15
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of his parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹⁶
     William married Mary Elizabeth Hendrickson, daughter of Thompson L. Hendrickson and Henrietta Jones, on 4 Sep 1901 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. G. G. Clark officiating.^7,8
     He was he was farming on his own by 1910.^17,18,19
     William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 15 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their farm. Their children Roy, Clarence, Wilmer, and Ervan were listed as living with them, as was Florence Van Meter a 16-year-old servant, and future bride of his younger brother Truman. His parents were apparently living nearby as they were listed as the second following household.²⁰
     William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Clark Twp., Clinton Co., Ohio G, enumerated 12 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Roy, Clarence, Wilmer, Ervan, Frances, Chester, and Margaret were listed as living with them.²¹
     William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Clark Twp., Clinton Co., Ohio G, enumerated 12 May 1930, reporting they owned their farm, and did not own a radio. Their children Roy, Clarence, Wilmer, Frances, Chester, and Margaret were listed as living with them.²²
      William retired from farming between 1935 and 1940, and he and Elizabeth moved to town. He did retain ownership of the farm, which their son Wilmer and his wife and young daughter were living in 1940.^23,24 They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lynchburg, Highland Co., Ohio, on Bayless Ave. G, enumerated 19 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $1,400, and that they had lived in rural Clinton Co., Ohio in 1935.²⁵
     William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Lynchburg, Highland Co., Ohio, on James Rd. G, enumerated 29 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²⁶
     William died on 17 Aug 1951, at his home in Lynchburg, OhioG, at age 76.^9,10 He was buried on 20 Aug 1951 in Troutwine Cemetery, Lynchburg, Highland Co., OhioG.^11,12

Charles Everett Brose was born on 4 Sep 1877 in Dodsonville, Highland Co., OhioG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dodsonville, Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of his parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹⁹ He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of his parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.²⁰
     He was a farm laborer, presumably on the family farm by 1900.²¹
     Charles married first Bessie Gertrude Warman, daughter of James H. Warman and Isabelle Baker, on 25 Mar 1903 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. J. W. Keise officiating.^7,8
     He was a farmer on his own by 1910, but by 1920 was working as a farm laborer again.^22,23
     Charles and Bessie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 30 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their farm. Their children Merle, Myrtle, Audie, and James were listed as living with them.²⁴
      Charles filed suit for divorce from Bessie in Highland Co., OhioG, Common Pleas Court in May 1912, on the grounds of adultery. He charged that on 12 Apr 1912 she went to Dayton, where she was living in practically open adultery with Robert E. Reeves. He asked for divorce and that she be enjoined from interfering with the possession of their four children. The divorce was subsequently granted.^9,10
     Charles married second Jennie Catherine Groves, daughter of Solomon Groves and Ruth Ann Hakes, on 4 Sep 1915 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. B. F. Smith officiating. She had previously been married to Lawrence Martin and Elijah Elsworth Wilson.^11,12,13
     Charles registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 128 Catherine, Hillsboro, Highland Co., OhioG, reporting he was employed as a teamster, for Walter Hogan in Milford, Ohio.²
     Charles and Jennie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, on Haub Rd. G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. His children by his prior marriage, Merle, Myrtle, Audie, and James, were listed as living with them, as was his father.²⁵
     Charles and Jennie moved to Montgomery Co.G before 1930. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 1529 Richard St. G, enumerated 6 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $30 per month, and did not own a radio. His children Merle, Myrtle, and James were listed as living with them.²⁶
     He was a millwright at a wooden box plant by 1930.²⁷
     Charles and Jennie returned before 1940. They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, on May Hill Rd. G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $8 per month, and that they had lived in the same house in 1935.²⁸
     He was a farmer by 1940, reporting in 1940 he had worked hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year.²⁹ Charles registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at Jackson Twp., Highland Co., OhioG, reporting he was self employed.³⁰ He retired by 1950, when he reported in the census he had not worked the prior week and was not looking for work.³¹
     Charles and Jennie appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 6 Apr 1950, reporting they lived on a farm. Her 14-year-old nephew James Groves was listed as living with them.³¹
     His second wife died on 16 Jul 1955 in Highland Co., OhioG.^32,33,34
     Charles died on 7 Dec 1957, at the home of his daughter, Myrtle, in Tucson, Pima Co., ArizonaG, at age 80.^14,15 He was buried on 14 Dec 1957 in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OhioG.^16,17,18

Matilda Brose was born on 5 Feb 1883 in Dodsonville, OhioG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of her parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹³
     Matilda married Lee Terrell, son of George Henry Layman and Julia Anna Shaper, on 1 Apr 1905 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. P. J. Schriver officiating.^7,8
     Matilda and Lee appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of William W. Terrell and Julia Anna Shaper, his mother and adoptive father. Their son Charles was listed in the household with them.¹⁴
     Matilda and Lee moved to DaytonG before 1920. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 117 Galloway St. G, enumerated 7 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Matilda and Lee appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 254 Lafayette G, enumerated 10 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $50 per month, and did not own a radio. Their son Charles was listed as living with them, as were his mother and her father.¹⁶
     Matilda and Lee moved to Warren Co.G between 1935 and 1940. They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Waynesville, Warren Co., Ohio, on Main St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $2,200, and that they had lived in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio in 1935. His mother and her widowed brother Edward were listed as living with them, as were two school teachers, Lucille Walton and Earline Lonham, who were listed as lodgers.¹⁷
     Matilda and Lee moved to Florida about 1945.¹⁸ They appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Pasco Co., Florida, on Bell Lake Rd. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their son Charles was listed as living with them, as was his wife, Lillian Elizabeth Vogel and their two childen.¹⁹
     Matilda died on 30 May 1963 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FloridaG, at age 80.^9,10,11 She was buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FloridaG.¹²

Elizabeth G. Brose was born on 13 Jan 1885 in OhioG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of her parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹²
     Elizabeth married Shelby Jacob Martin, son of David C. Martin and Mary M. Reedy, on 19 Nov 1908 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. G. D. Wilkin officiating.^7,8
     Elizabeth and Shelby appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 25 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their farm.¹³
     Elizabeth and Shelby moved to DaytonG before 1916. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 154 Campbell St. G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their son Truman was listed as living with them, as was Orphie Martin, his 23-year-old nephew.¹⁴
     Elizabeth and Shelby appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 106 Fluhart St. G, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $33 per month, and owned a radio. Their son Truman was listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Elizabeth and Shelby appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 106 Flukart G, enumerated 22 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $22 per month, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935.¹⁶
     Elizabeth and Shelby appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 232 Fluhart Ave. G, enumerated 20 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Jacob and Eva Bocook, a married couple, were listed as lodgers in the household.¹⁷
     Her husband died on 14 May 1958 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OhioG.¹⁸
      Elizabeth went to live with her son Truman and his wife at some point. At the time of her death they were living at 149 Donora Dr., VandaliaG.¹⁹
     Elizabeth died on 31 Oct 1979, at her home, 149 Donora Dr., Vandalia, Montgomery Co., OhioG, at age 94.^9,10 She was buried in Buford Cemetery, Buford, Highland Co., OhioG.¹¹

Truman Brose was born on 11 Jun 1887 in Brown Co., OhioG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of his parents, William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer.¹⁷ He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of his parents.¹⁸
     He was a farm laborer, presumably on the family farm by 1910.^19,20
     Truman married first Florence Van Meter, daughter of Charles W. Van Meter and Anna Burton, on 16 Jul 1910 in Lynchburg, Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. George Trosth officiating, with the consent of Lee Terrell, her guardian, as she was under age.^7,8,9
     He was a motor man on a railway by 1917.^21,22 He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at 1435 Germantown, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OhioG, reporting he was employed as a motorman and the People Railway Company in Dayton.³
     The streetcar that Truman was operating was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train 25 Aug 1920. The conductor had left the car to look for an approaching train but failed to see it. Truman said he saw the freight cars coming as he crossed the tracks and threw on all speed in an effort to reach the other side, but the car was struck broadside. Four passengers were injured, one seriously, and the car was badly damaged.²³
     Truman and Florence appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 3435 Germantown St. G, enumerated 9 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their children Lola and Harold were listed as living with them.²⁴
     Truman filed a petition for divorce against Florence in Oct 1924 in Montgomery Co., Ohio divorce court. He charged that she "jabbed him in the leg with a butcher knife, threw an aluminum kettle at him, locked him out of the house at night, and wounded his affections by going out with another man." They were listed with separate addresses. Apparently they reconciled as she filed a new petition several years later.²⁵
     Florence was granted a divorce against Truman on 9 Jun 1927 in Highland Co., OhioG.^10,11
     Truman married second Frances E. Franer, daughter of William H. Franer and Minnie Amanda Hegel, on 25 Jun 1927 in Newport, Campbell Co., KentuckyG, with Fred H. Wendt, justice of the peace, officiating. She had previously been married to William Henry Smart.^12,13
     Truman and Frances appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 518 Prity Ave. G, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $30 per month, and owned a radio. His children Harold and Ralph by his prior marriage were listed as living with them.²⁶
     Truman and Frances appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 1431 Coventry Rd. G, enumerated 3 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $30 per month, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935. Their daughter and his sons Harold and Ralph was listed as living with them.²⁷
     When streetcars were retired in Dayton, Truman became a city transit bus driver. He reported in 1940 he had worked 56 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,716.²⁸ He registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 2751 Home Ave., Dayton, Montgomery Co., OhioG, reporting he was employed by City Railway.²⁹ He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 56 hours the prior week. He also reported working 50 weeks in 1949, earning $4,000 in wages or salary.³⁰
     Truman and Frances appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Jefferson, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 183 W Carrollton - Soldiers Home Rd. G, enumerated 24 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before. Their daughter and his son Harold was listed as living with them, as was her mother.³¹
     Truman died on 7 Feb 1964 in Montgomery Co., OhioG, at age 76.^14,15 He was buried in Willow View Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OhioG.¹⁶