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Elmer Sylvanus Firestone

Birth	:	29 Aug 1864 East Fairfield, Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 1925 Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial	:	Forest Cemetery, Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4785995, -82.5528030
Plot	:	Old Sec 8 Rows 7 & 8
Description	:	Married Mary Costello 02 Jan 1888 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan in Michigan. Elmer was age 23 and Mary was age 18. Mary died 1908 from TB and it is unknown if they seperated or divorced prior to 1908. He married Oct 9, 1910 Cleveland, Cuyaboga County Ohio to Lydia Delia Alban - this is under study. 2014 Photo: Written under "Elmer Firestone" in old Vollnogle-Firestone photo album. Photo placed in album next to brother Harvey Firestone. (baby photo) Album compiled by Alice Irene Vollnogle Rupert. It is still in keeping with Rupert family - St... Read More	Married Mary Costello 02 Jan 1888 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan in Michigan. Elmer was age 23 and Mary was age 18. Mary died 1908 from TB and it is unknown if they seperated or divorced prior to 1908. He married Oct 9, 1910 Cleveland, Cuyaboga County Ohio to Lydia Delia Alban - this is under study. 2014 Photo: Written under "Elmer Firestone" in old Vollnogle-Firestone photo album. Photo placed in album next to brother Harvey Firestone. (baby photo) Album compiled by Alice Irene Vollnogle Rupert. It is still in keeping with Rupert family - St Rt 7 Columbiana (near Firestone Farms). Courtesy of Mary Paden Rupert Aug 8, 2009. ********** Article: Elmer S Firestone, formerly of Des Moines, IA, will make their home at Chicago, Ill, in the future, Mrs Firestone having accepted a position with the Stover Manufacturing Co, a company in which th Columbus Buggy Company is understood to have a controlling interest. (no date) 1895? Google books The Hub, The Automotive Manufacturer, Volume 37 Note - Elmers last 3 children with Mary Costello were born in Chicago Ill. Article mentions he moved to Chicago from Des Moines, IA, however he had children born in Nebraska. Comment - had to be difficult on family always moving. Short bio confirms moving alot. *********** Short bio posted to Familysearch.org - author unknown at present: Short Biography for Elmer Sylvanus Firestone · 2013-08-05 Elmer Firestone married Mary E. Costello on January 2, 1888 in Detroit, MI. Daughter "Kate" was born on February 5, 1891 in Nebraska. Elmer, wife Mary and Kate moved to Des Moines, IA in 1892. In 1894, they had a son named Nicholas. Using business directories the family had moved to St. Louis, MO. They were there less than a year. The family moved to Chicago, IL. In 1895, Abraham Lincoln Firestone was born. In 1896 they stayed in Chicago, IL and had another son named Clinton DeWitt. In 1897, they were still in Chicago and had a daughter named Mary Elizabeth. In 1900, Elmer, Kate, Lincoln and Clinton returned to the Firestone Farm in Columbiana County, OH. Also, in 1900 Elmer's wife Mary took the other two children, Nicholas and Mary back to Ann Arbor, MI. They lived with Mary's mother. It appears the family spilt in half. A newspaper article contains the obituary for Mary Costello. She had been living in NY. She authored one book (there may be more). She may have left to pursue her writing career. She died in 1909. In 1910 Elmer married Lydia Delia Alban. In 1911 Kate married Merlin Eldrid Ake. In 1914 Lincoln was living with Elmer's mother at the Firestone Farm. He committed suicide by a gunshot to his stomach. Harvey Firestone signed his death certificate. In 1930, Nicholas died. He was living in Akron, OH and working for his uncle Harvey Firestone at Firestone Tire. Clinton was also a resident in Akron, OH until his death in 1971. Mary moved to Florida sometime before 1920. In 1980, Kate died, she had been living in Akron, OH. **************** In addition to linked children he had Catherine A born Feb 1891 in Nebraska. She was living in Columbiana Ohio per 1900 census with her father and several siblings - however wife Mary still alive in Michigan where she died in 1908 at home. She had TB. Not all making logic but will continue to study. She died as Mary Firestone. Her stone only reads "Daughter" Only child not located is Mary Elizabeth born 1897, who is likley with her mother in 1900. Not sure why Elmer and Mary seperated. Her illness? This agrees with what other researchers have found. Since Mary Costello Firestone died in 1910, she may not be on 1910 census. Where did young child go, Mary Elizabeth Firestone and who raised her. Groom's name: Elmer S. Firestone Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 23 years Groom's birth year: 1865 Groom's birthplace: Ohio Bride's name: Mary Costello Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 18 years Bride's birth year: 1870 Bride's birthplace: Michigan Marriage type: Marriage date: 02 Jan 1888 Marriage place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Groom's father's name: Benj. Firestone Groom's mother's name: Kate Flickinger Father of bride's name: Keiron Costello Mother of bride's name: Mary O'Haris Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342482 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4207677 Image number: 345 Reference number: v 3 p 563 rn 670 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 Name: Elmer S Firestone Titles: Residence: Fairfield Township (excl. Columbiana vill.), Columbiana, Ohio Birthdate: Aug 1863 Birthplace: Ohio Relationship to head-of-household: Son Spouse's name: Spouse's titles: Spouse birthplace: Father's name: Benjamin Firestone Father's titles: Father's birthplace: Ohio Mother's name: Catherine Firestone Mother's titles: Mother's birthplace: Ohio Race or color (expanded): White Head-of-household name: Benjamin Firestone Gender: Male Marital status: Married Years married: 12 Estimated marriage year: 1888 Mother how many children: Number living children: Immigration year: Enumeration district: 0005 Sheet number and letter: 20A Household id: 328 Reference number: 46 GSU film number: 1241248 Image number: 00755 Collection: 1900 United States Census From the Ancestry Forum.. May Ester b 25 dec 1888-d 1july 1889. Catherine A. B 5 feb.1891-d Dec1980 (married Ake) Nicholas J b-25 july 1889. (found) Abraham Lincoln b 16 aug.1895-d 7dec.1914 (Found) Clinton Dewitt b12 july 1896-d April 1971 Mary Elizabeth b july 1897-death? *************** In 1900 Elmer is living in Columbiana Co living with his father yet lists himself as married 12 years, however no wife (should be Mary Costello) in house. He is living with his parents in Fairfield Twp Columbiana and occupation as farm laboror. He does have all but youngest child with him in Columbiana, Catherine A age 9, Abraham, age 4, and Clinton Dewitt age 3, in house. Another daughter Mary Elizabeth born 1897, appears to be with maternal grandparents in Michigan. Elmer moved alot with his family and could be a reason a stable home could not be established. Daughter Catherine Firestone went on to marry Merlin Eldren Ake. Catherine died as Catherine Ake in 1980 Summit Co Ohio. She is buried in Rosemont Cemetery Akron Ohio per grand daughter - updated 4/27/2015 Elmer 9 October 1910 married Lydia Delia Alban. It appears he had a child with her Imelda Melinda Firestone b 1917. (She may have married a Bloxham) under study Spouse - Lydia Delia Alban, familysearch.org Date of Marriage - 9 October 1910, familysearch.org Place of Marriage - Cleveland, Cuyaboga (County?), OH, familysearch.org *********

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Where is Elmer Sylvanus Firestone's memorial?
Elmer Sylvanus Firestone's memorial is located at: Forest Cemetery, Fredericktown, Knox County, USA.
When did Elmer Sylvanus Firestone death?
Elmer Sylvanus Firestone death on 21 Oct 1925 in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer Sylvanus Firestone's memorial?
Latitude: 40.4785995
Longitude: -82.5528030

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Firestone

(1831 - 1904)

Catherine “Kate” Flickinger Firestone

(1838 - 1916)

Spouse

Siblings

Harvey Samuel Firestone Famous memorial

(1868 - 1938)

Robert James Firestone

(1873 - 1930)

John Allen Firestone

(1858 - 1860)

Idella L Firestone

(1860 - 1862)

Children

Sgt Nicholas Joseph Firestone

(1894 - 1930)

Lincoln Abraham Firestone

(1895 - 1914)

Clinton Dewitt Firestone Sr.

(1896 - 1971)

Imelda Malinda Firestone Bloxham

(1917 - 1985)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forest Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4785995, -82.5528030

2. Old Fredericktown Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4776878, -82.5459061

3. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4752998, -82.5350037

4. Quaker Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5113000, -82.5495000

5. Miller Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4893350, -82.5054900

6. McDaniel Cemetery
Middlebury Township, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5211517, -82.5493273

7. Ball Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4397550, -82.5259150

8. Wayne Baptist Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4667358, -82.6142654

9. Ruhl Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5167270, -82.5968350

10. Berlin Church Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4950500, -82.4840500

11. Salem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4842300, -82.6257300

12. Green Valley Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4253400, -82.5773900

13. Strong Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5155983, -82.6113968

14. Bassett Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5228004, -82.4985962

15. Morris Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4569016, -82.4728012

16. Morris Chapel Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4569500, -82.4724000

17. Braddock Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4789500, -82.4670500

18. Owl Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Ankenytown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5380000, -82.5012000

19. Baldwin Cemetery
Middlebury Township, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5499600, -82.5582700

20. Ridenour Cemetery
Berlin Township, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5424385, -82.5097275

21. Dunham Family Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4070670, -82.5408950

22. Liberty Chapel Cemetery
Fredericktown, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4050636, -82.5629425

23. Fisher Cemetery
Bellville, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5552000, -82.5102000

24. Stilley Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3975340, -82.5199160