Zimri G. Callin (1850 - 1907)

Born 10 Dec 1850 in Monroeville, Huron, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ella G. (Franklin) Callin — married 18 Feb 1874 in Wood, Ohio, United States

Husband of Minnie E. (Parker) Callin — married 9 Apr 1881 in Henry, Ohio, United States

Died 10 Aug 1907 at age 56 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio

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Biography

Zimri G. Callin was born on 10 Dec 1850 in Monroeville, Huron County, Ohio, and grew up on his parents farm in Ridgefield, Huron County. After the family moved to Wood County in 1861, he lived in Plain Township. When it came time to seek his fortune, Zimri began working as a saddler in a blacksmith shop. He worked hard and did well for himself.^[1][2][3]

Zimri married Ella Franklin on 18 Feb 1874 in Weston, Wood County. Ella was the daughter of Francis Almon Franklin (1831–1900) and Hellen Baldwin (1839–1917), born on 3 Apr 1855 in Wood County, Ohio. She grew up in Washington Township, Wood County.^[4][5][6][7]

Zimri G. Callin and Ella Franklin had one child:

• Edward Milton Callin (1875-1902)

Sadly, Ella died the day of the birth of their son, Edward Milton, on 10 Jul 1875 at age 20 from a postnatal infection and was buried in Old Weston Cemetery in Weston, Wood County. Zimri and his infant son went to live with his parents in Plain Township.^[8][9]

Zimri must have been heartbroken, and if he chose that middle name for his son - the name of his own, long dead baby brother - it could be a sign that his sadness ran deeper than our evidence can show. But after his month of mourning, Zimri re-established his business on Wooster Street and set about raising his son.

Zimri married Minnie E. Parker on 9 Apr 1881 in Henry County, Ohio. Minnie was the daughter of Samuel Parker and Mary Jane Burr, was born on 18 May 1864 in Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio.^[10]

Eddie was about seven years old - and his new step-mother was only about ten years older than he was. Minnie Parker was young, and had what would be described as a delightful personality; it's a safe guess that she brought much-needed sunshine into Zimri and Eddie's lives.

Zimri G. Callin and Minnie E. Parker had four children:

• Della B (Callin) Shroyer (1882-1950)
• Nellie May Callin was born on 4 Jan 1884 in Holgate, Henry, Ohio. She died on 21 Apr 1885 and was buried in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.^[11][12][13]
• Naoma B. (Callin) Meek Hill Young (1885-1951)
• Harry Valus Callin (1892-1959)

Zimri and Minnie had four children; three daughters separated by two years each, and then a little son in 1892. Zimri relocated his family to Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, where the middle two of their four children were born. They lived in Madison, Williams County, Ohio in 1900, but must have returned to Bowling Green soon after that, as Zimri died there on 10 Aug 1907 at age 56, just five years after the death of his beloved oldest son, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. His obituary ran in The Daily Sentinel Tribune on 10 Aug 1907.^[14][15][16]

"Death Claims Father on Eve of the Annual Reunion"
"Zimri G. Callin died this morning about nine o'clock following an operation for intestinal trouble. He had not enjoyed good health for the past year, since recovering from an attack of typhoid fever, but was not taken down until Tuesday night. He grew worse and an operation was deemed necessary. He was removed to the sanitarium on Main street Friday night in Ickes & Stahl's ambulance and at eleven o’clock, the operation took place. It was quickly seen that the end was at hand, although it was thought he would live the day out. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at about two o'clock at the home of his brother, G.W. Callin, on the corner of Pearl and Buttonwood ave. Rev. Mr. Shanks, of Weston, pastor of the Carr church, officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Grove cemetery. Deceased was a well-known farmer residing on the Sand Ridge road about five and a half miles west of town. He had pursued agricultural as an occupation for the past nine years. Previous to that he had been a harness maker, having had a shop here in 1872, and at different times in Tontogany, Custer and Holgate. Zimri G. Callin was born in Huron county, near Monroeville on Dec. 10, 1850. He came with his father, William Callin and family to Wood county in 1862 where he resided on the Waller farm on the Sandusky road, until about the time he was married in 1872. He wedded Ella Franklin, a niece of Edward Baldwin of Weston, and one son was born to them, Edward Milton, who died in 1902, his mother dying in 1873. In 1882 he was married to Miss Minnie Parker of Holgate. Mr. Callin leaves his wife, two daughters and one son. Miss Della, Mrs. Clyde Meek and Harry, one little daughter, Nellie, dying in infancy during his residence at Holgate. He also leaves two brothers, George W. Callin, of this city, and John Callin of Fostoria. His sister, Mrs. Harriett Sly died only last Xmas time. A year ago the Callin family held their reunion in this city and on August 14th they were to have held another reunion at Chicago Junction. Coming at this time, the last event in the career of one who was loved by all his relatives, casts even a darker shadow, if possible, then [sic] would otherwise have fallen.”

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Sources

1. ↑ Callin, George W. (1846-1921) The Callin Family History, United States: Tad Callin, 2015. Print on demand from Lulu, Inc. (Available through WorldCat Interlibrary loan, OCLC Number: 910940769), pg. 10, 15.
2. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Ridgefield, Huron, Ohio; Roll: M653_990; Pg: 155; FHL Film: 803990.
3. ↑ 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Plain, Wood, Ohio; Roll: M593_1283; Pg: 516A; FHL Film: 552782.
4. ↑ Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, Various Ohio County Courthouses; Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016, Lehi, UT, USA <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/61378/TH-1951-23437-13998-51/4430302>
5. ↑ Newspapers.com, Perrysburg Journal, 27 Feb 1874, Page 3, Perrysburg, Ohio, “Zimri and Ella marriage announcement”.
6. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Washington, Wood, Ohio; Roll: M653_1053; Pg: 271; FHL Film: 805053.
7. ↑ 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Washington, Wood, Ohio; Roll: M593_1283; Pg: 562B; FHL Film: 552782.
8. ↑ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Memorial #55110089.
9. ↑ 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Plain, Wood, Ohio; Roll: 1078; Pg: 211D; Enum Dist: 098.
10. ↑ Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016, Lehi, UT, USA
11. ↑ Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973.
12. ↑ Ohio, County death records, 1840 - 2001; Henry; Death records, 1882 - 1921, vol. 3-5, FamilySearch.org.
13. ↑ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Memorial #108058617.
14. ↑ 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Madison, Williams, Ohio; Pg: 8; Enum Dist: 0107.
15. ↑ Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016, R.B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH; Hayes Presidential Center OH Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011.
16. ↑ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Memorial #30710455.