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James Madison Fettro

Birth	:	19 Nov 1834 Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	30 Apr 1912 Highland County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2140600, -83.6035400
Description	:	"The County of Highland" A History of HIghland County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapters on the Bench and Bar, Medical Profession, Educational Development, Industry and Agriculture and Biographical Sketches. by Rev. J. W. Klise Page 305 James M. Fettro, one of the representative and prosperous farmers of Liberty Township, comes of patriotic pioneer ancestors whose descendants have made the name an honorable one through Highland county. The founder of the family in Ohio was Joseph Fettro (formerly spelled Fittro), who served in the War of 1812, spent most of his life in Pennsylvania and when well-advanced in... Read More	"The County of Highland" A History of HIghland County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapters on the Bench and Bar, Medical Profession, Educational Development, Industry and Agriculture and Biographical Sketches. by Rev. J. W. Klise Page 305 James M. Fettro, one of the representative and prosperous farmers of Liberty Township, comes of patriotic pioneer ancestors whose descendants have made the name an honorable one through Highland county. The founder of the family in Ohio was Joseph Fettro (formerly spelled Fittro), who served in the War of 1812, spent most of his life in Pennsylvania and when well-advanced in years migrated to Highland County, where he died. His son, Abraham resided in Penn Township, Jacob made his home in Paint, and Polly married Solomon Gaines of Liberty Township. John Fettro, the eldest of his father's nine children, was born in March, 1805, and acquired ownership of a farm of one hundred acres about a mile east of Hillsboro where he lived many years. He married Rebecca Plaint, a native of Virginia, born in 1802, who lost both her parents in childhood and was reared by her aunt, Mrs. Thompson. She died in 1890, long surviving her husband, who passed away in 1872. The children of John and Rebecca Plaint Fettro were Harriett, wife of Adrian Vanpelt of New Petersburg; Joseph, who resides in California; Elzira, wife of William Ervin; James, further sketched below; Sarah, wife of James Ervin of Highland County; John, who was a soldier in the Civil War and died at the age of thirty-five years; Rebecca, widow of Jacob Pennington and residing near Hillsboro; Mary, who died when about twenty years old; Nancy, wife of E. C. Camp, a major in the United States Army and later in the coal trade at Knoxville, Tennessee. James M. Fettro, the fourth of the children, was born in Highland County, Ohio, November 19, 1834, and educated in the district schools. His first wife was Margaret, daughter of Thomas and Hannah Hogsett, who were early settlers of the county and progenitors of a strong family connection. The children of this union were Laura, wife of Harley Russell, a liveryman of Galvia, Illinois; Anna, wife of Newton Miller of Hillsboro; Stella, wife of John Link, a farmer of Liberty Township. September 25, 1877, Mr. Fettro married Lizzie, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Broadstone Roads, descendants of one of the pioneer families. Mr. Roads, father of Mrs. Fettro, formerly conducted a tannery and leather store in Hillsboro. The only son of the second marriage was Harry Edward Fettro, who is engaged in farming as a partner of his father, and married Libbie R., daughter of Charles W. and Kate West Hiestand. She has a twin sister, Lou D. Hiestand; their births occurred December 28, 1881, and their mother died in March, 1895. Lillie Edith, eldest daughter by the second marriage of James M. Fettro, is the wife of James Hogsett, and Nellie Marie, the youngest daughter, is attending school. Mr. Fettro has seventy-seven acres in his homestead on Rocky Fork, which is well equipped as to buildings, orchards, and other essentials of good husbandry, and he also owns 125 acres of land near the Brouse Chapel. Ohio Marriage Index Groom's Name James M. Fittro Bride's Name Mary M. Hogsett Marriage Date 10 Apr 1856 Marriage Place Highland, Ohio Indexing Project (Batch) Number M01330-8 System Origin Ohio-EASy Source Film Number 570614 Reference Number Pg529 #307 Ohio Marriage Index Groom's Name Jas. M. Fittro Bride's Name Lizzie Rhoades Marriage Date 25 Sep 1877 Marriage Place Highland,Ohio Indexing Project (Batch) Number M51447-6 System Origin Ohio-ODM Source Film Number 570617 Reference Number Ohio Death Index Name James M. Fettro Titles & Terms Death Date 30 Apr 1912 Death Place Liberty, Highland, Ohio Birth Date 19 Nov 1834 Estimated Birth Year Birthplace West Virginia Death Age 77 years 5 months 11 days Gender Male Marital Status Widowed Race or Color Caucasian Occupation Farmer Residence Liberty Twp., Highland Co., Ohio Burial Date 02 May 1912 Burial Place Hillsboro, Ohio Cemetery Name Hillsboro Cemetery Father's Name John Fettro Mother's Name Rebecca Plant Mother's Birthplace England Film Number 1953293 Digital Folder Number 4021194 Image Number 2977 Certificate Number fn 22252 "The Hillsboro Gazette" 4/29/1912 Fettro James M. Fettro a well known farmer east of town, whose wife died last week, died at his home this morning at one o'clock. He was 78 years old. Death was caused by erysipelas which caused blood poisoning. Funeral services will be held from his late residence Thursday. "The Hillsboro Gazette", Hillsboro, Ohio 4/30/1912 Obituary James M. Fettro was the son of John and Rebecca Fettro. He was one of a family of ten children and was born in Harrison Co., West Virginia., Nov. 19, 1834, and died April 30, 1912, at the age of seventy seven years, five months and eleven days. He moved to Highland County, Ohio, with his parents when eight years old. He was converted and joined the M. E. Church in 1853 at the age of twenty-one years and had ever remained true to his faith. He was married to Miss Margaret Hogsett April 10, 1858, and to this union were born three daughters, Mrs. Russell of Wyoming, Ill., Mrs. Miller of Norwood, O. and Mrs. John Link, Hillsboro, O. The wife and mother passed to the homeland August, 3, 1873. On September 25, 1877, he was married to Mary E. Roads, and to them were born one son and two daughters, Harry E. Fettro, Mrs.James Hogsett and Mrs. Clarence Hiser, all of Highland County. Added to these there are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and three sisters to mourn the departure of father and grandfather and brother, and who must tarry here awhile until the shadows are a little longer grown. Our brother was of sturdy stock, who by his New Testament habits,gave the impress of his home life to his children. Never a meal was taken without first asking the blessing of the Great Giver, and the family altar, all too frequently neglected in this favored land today, was a permanent institution in this home, and one of the children said to me, "I can never forget his prayer at family worship." So in a few brief days after the passage of his companion, he lay himself down and "fell asleep," and immediately awoke in the presence of those who lovingly awaited his coming. Now, together, in uninterrupted bliss, they all will be on the lookout for the coming of the children. See to it you do not disappoint those devoted mothers and father. "Though they cannot come to you, you may go to them." "To die is gain." Sermon was preached at the late residence on Thursday morning at ten o'clock by his pastor, Dr. J. R. Colley.

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James Madison Fettro's memorial is located at: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Highland County, USA.
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James Madison Fettro death on 30 Apr 1912 in Highland County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 39.2140600
Longitude: -83.6035400

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Margaret Hogsett Fettro

(1838 - 1873)

Mary Elizabeth Rhoads Fettro

(1846 - 1912)

Children

Stella F. Fettro Link

(1864 - 1925)

Harry Edward Fettro

(1878 - 1950)

Luella Elizabeth “Lilly” Fettro Hogsett

(1881 - 1945)

Mrs Nellie Marie Fettro Deakyne

(1888 - 1964)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2140600, -83.6035400

2. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2118988, -83.6108017

3. Norman V. Statzer Memorial Garden
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2046190, -83.6103330

4. Mitchell Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2166250, -83.6253960

5. Liming Family Farm Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1980130, -83.5947130

6. Fenner Cemetery #3
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2350006, -83.6389008

7. Fenner Cemetery #2
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2383003, -83.6477966

8. Fenner Cemetery #1
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1986008, -83.6549988

9. Little Rock Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2532170, -83.5796680

10. Resthaven Memory Gardens
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2574880, -83.5999450

11. Strain Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2103004, -83.6628036

12. Creek Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2016983, -83.5453033

13. Hansbrough Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2543983, -83.5693970

14. Zink Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2463989, -83.6500015

15. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1658983, -83.6274208

16. Chapman Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1741982, -83.6496964

17. Kelley Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1596985, -83.5892029

18. Highland County Infirmary Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1820100, -83.5432520

19. Glascock Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1613998, -83.6408005

20. Duckwall Cemetery
Hoagland, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2131192, -83.6835334

21. Ambrose Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1781006, -83.6710968

22. Fall Creek Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2594660, -83.5458280

23. Hightop Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2831001, -83.6031036

24. New Light Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2106018, -83.5102997