CRUM, Levi
Husband of
1. Meno nee WINTERS – m. 7 Feb 1857
2. Eunice nee OSBORNE (1. Mr. Grove) – m. 20 Mar 1866
Son of John and Catharine Fenstermaker Crum
B. 7 Feb 1832 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning) Co. OH
D. 15 Apr 1909 in Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 77y 2m 8d
Burial – 19 Apr 1909 in Old North Cemetery, Unmarked, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 23 Apr 1909
"Austintown - Levi Crum, one of the oldest and most known residents of this place committed suicide last Thursday night by drowning himself in Joe Smith's Ice pond. Mr. Crum had been a sufferer from rheumatism and other ailments for a long time and becoming despondent over his condition he determined to end his troubles. His plans were carefully made and carried out. While his niece, who kept house for him, was out a short time Thursday evening he slipped away, after first having left written directions as to the closing up of his business affairs and telling where his body would be found, he went to the pond and after tying a silk handkerchief lightly about his neck, waded into the water, only about two feet deep and leaned over with his head under it, in which position he was found dead by those who went in search of him. The deceased was 77 years of age. For many years he was successfully engaged in mercantile pursuits in this place and had a competency when he retired from business activities. He was twice married and leaves one daughter, Mrs. W. S. Fairman of Youngstown, by his first wife. He was a most genial man and had many friends. Funeral services were held Monday from the family residence, Rev. J. C. Schaaf of Canfield being in charge. Interment was made in the German cemetery north of Canfield."
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882
Vol II, p. 136
"Levi Crum, dealer in wool, etc., Austintown township, Mahoning county, was born in Austintown township February 7, 1832. He is the fourth of nine children of John Crum, born in Pennsylvania, but who came to this county when four years of age.
John Crum's father, Henry Crum Sr., was a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer by occupation. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was the father of five children: John, Jonathan, Lydia, Henry, and Samuel. Only Jonathan and Henry are now living.
John Crum was a farmer and stock-dealer, a man well and favorably known as a successful business man. His wife was Catharine Fenstermaker, of Bedford county, Pennsylvania. They had nine children, viz: Eli, Gideon, Mary, Levi, Susan, Margaret, Sara (deceased), Amanda, and John (deceased). Mr. Crum was a Presbyterian and in politics a Democrat He died November 14, 1873, in his seventy-second year. His wife died October 3, 1875, in her seventy-fifth year.
Levi Crum remained at home until of age, then engaged in clerking for four years, after which he bought out Joseph McCaughtry and kept a general merchandise store for eight years. Then he had J. Fitch as his partner for eight years, and afterwards A. Forney for three years. About five years ago Mr. Crum sold out to Forney & Raver and since then he has been in the wool business. On the 7th of February 1857 he married Meno Winters, who came from Germany when ten years of age. This marriage resulted in two children, one of whom died in infancy. The oldest, Lillie F., was born September 6, 1858. She married William S. Fairman, of Youngstown. Mr. Crum's wife died in January, 1864. March 20, 1866, he married Eunice Grove, nee Ousborne. She had two children by her former marriage, Minnie and Lulu Grove. Mr. Crum is a Presbyterian, and in politics a Democrat. He is a thorough business man, and his integrity and genial disposition have gained him many friends."
Husband of
1. Meno nee WINTERS – m. 7 Feb 1857
2. Eunice nee OSBORNE (1. Mr. Grove) – m. 20 Mar 1866
Son of John and Catharine Fenstermaker Crum
B. 7 Feb 1832 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning) Co. OH
D. 15 Apr 1909 in Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 77y 2m 8d
Burial – 19 Apr 1909 in Old North Cemetery, Unmarked, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 23 Apr 1909
"Austintown - Levi Crum, one of the oldest and most known residents of this place committed suicide last Thursday night by drowning himself in Joe Smith's Ice pond. Mr. Crum had been a sufferer from rheumatism and other ailments for a long time and becoming despondent over his condition he determined to end his troubles. His plans were carefully made and carried out. While his niece, who kept house for him, was out a short time Thursday evening he slipped away, after first having left written directions as to the closing up of his business affairs and telling where his body would be found, he went to the pond and after tying a silk handkerchief lightly about his neck, waded into the water, only about two feet deep and leaned over with his head under it, in which position he was found dead by those who went in search of him. The deceased was 77 years of age. For many years he was successfully engaged in mercantile pursuits in this place and had a competency when he retired from business activities. He was twice married and leaves one daughter, Mrs. W. S. Fairman of Youngstown, by his first wife. He was a most genial man and had many friends. Funeral services were held Monday from the family residence, Rev. J. C. Schaaf of Canfield being in charge. Interment was made in the German cemetery north of Canfield."
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882
Vol II, p. 136
"Levi Crum, dealer in wool, etc., Austintown township, Mahoning county, was born in Austintown township February 7, 1832. He is the fourth of nine children of John Crum, born in Pennsylvania, but who came to this county when four years of age.
John Crum's father, Henry Crum Sr., was a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer by occupation. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was the father of five children: John, Jonathan, Lydia, Henry, and Samuel. Only Jonathan and Henry are now living.
John Crum was a farmer and stock-dealer, a man well and favorably known as a successful business man. His wife was Catharine Fenstermaker, of Bedford county, Pennsylvania. They had nine children, viz: Eli, Gideon, Mary, Levi, Susan, Margaret, Sara (deceased), Amanda, and John (deceased). Mr. Crum was a Presbyterian and in politics a Democrat He died November 14, 1873, in his seventy-second year. His wife died October 3, 1875, in her seventy-fifth year.
Levi Crum remained at home until of age, then engaged in clerking for four years, after which he bought out Joseph McCaughtry and kept a general merchandise store for eight years. Then he had J. Fitch as his partner for eight years, and afterwards A. Forney for three years. About five years ago Mr. Crum sold out to Forney & Raver and since then he has been in the wool business. On the 7th of February 1857 he married Meno Winters, who came from Germany when ten years of age. This marriage resulted in two children, one of whom died in infancy. The oldest, Lillie F., was born September 6, 1858. She married William S. Fairman, of Youngstown. Mr. Crum's wife died in January, 1864. March 20, 1866, he married Eunice Grove, nee Ousborne. She had two children by her former marriage, Minnie and Lulu Grove. Mr. Crum is a Presbyterian, and in politics a Democrat. He is a thorough business man, and his integrity and genial disposition have gained him many friends."
CRUM, Levi
Husband of
1. Meno nee WINTERS – m. 7 Feb 1857
2. Eunice nee OSBORNE (1. Mr. Grove) – m. 20 Mar 1866
Son of John and Catharine Fenstermaker Crum
B. 7 Feb 1832 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning) Co. OH
D. 15 Apr 1909 in Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 77y 2m 8d
Burial – 19 Apr 1909 in Old North Cemetery, Unmarked, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 23 Apr 1909
"Austintown - Levi Crum, one of the oldest and most known residents of this place committed suicide last Thursday night by drowning himself in Joe Smith's Ice pond. Mr. Crum had been a sufferer from rheumatism and other ailments for a long time and becoming despondent over his condition he determined to end his troubles. His plans were carefully made and carried out. While his niece, who kept house for him, was out a short time Thursday evening he slipped away, after first having left written directions as to the closing up of his business affairs and telling where his body would be found, he went to the pond and after tying a silk handkerchief lightly about his neck, waded into the water, only about two feet deep and leaned over with his head under it, in which position he was found dead by those who went in search of him. The deceased was 77 years of age. For many years he was successfully engaged in mercantile pursuits in this place and had a competency when he retired from business activities. He was twice married and leaves one daughter, Mrs. W. S. Fairman of Youngstown, by his first wife. He was a most genial man and had many friends. Funeral services were held Monday from the family residence, Rev. J. C. Schaaf of Canfield being in charge. Interment was made in the German cemetery north of Canfield."
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882
Vol II, p. 136
"Levi Crum, dealer in wool, etc., Austintown township, Mahoning county, was born in Austintown township February 7, 1832. He is the fourth of nine children of John Crum, born in Pennsylvania, but who came to this county when four years of age.
John Crum's father, Henry Crum Sr., was a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer by occupation. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was the father of five children: John, Jonathan, Lydia, Henry, and Samuel. Only Jonathan and Henry are now living.
John Crum was a farmer and stock-dealer, a man well and favorably known as a successful business man. His wife was Catharine Fenstermaker, of Bedford county, Pennsylvania. They had nine children, viz: Eli, Gideon, Mary, Levi, Susan, Margaret, Sara (deceased), Amanda, and John (deceased). Mr. Crum was a Presbyterian and in politics a Democrat He died November 14, 1873, in his seventy-second year. His wife died October 3, 1875, in her seventy-fifth year.
Levi Crum remained at home until of age, then engaged in clerking for four years, after which he bought out Joseph McCaughtry and kept a general merchandise store for eight years. Then he had J. Fitch as his partner for eight years, and afterwards A. Forney for three years. About five years ago Mr. Crum sold out to Forney & Raver and since then he has been in the wool business. On the 7th of February 1857 he married Meno Winters, who came from Germany when ten years of age. This marriage resulted in two children, one of whom died in infancy. The oldest, Lillie F., was born September 6, 1858. She married William S. Fairman, of Youngstown. Mr. Crum's wife died in January, 1864. March 20, 1866, he married Eunice Grove, nee Ousborne. She had two children by her former marriage, Minnie and Lulu Grove. Mr. Crum is a Presbyterian, and in politics a Democrat. He is a thorough business man, and his integrity and genial disposition have gained him many friends."
Husband of
1. Meno nee WINTERS – m. 7 Feb 1857
2. Eunice nee OSBORNE (1. Mr. Grove) – m. 20 Mar 1866
Son of John and Catharine Fenstermaker Crum
B. 7 Feb 1832 in Austintown Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning) Co. OH
D. 15 Apr 1909 in Austintown Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 77y 2m 8d
Burial – 19 Apr 1909 in Old North Cemetery, Unmarked, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 23 Apr 1909
"Austintown - Levi Crum, one of the oldest and most known residents of this place committed suicide last Thursday night by drowning himself in Joe Smith's Ice pond. Mr. Crum had been a sufferer from rheumatism and other ailments for a long time and becoming despondent over his condition he determined to end his troubles. His plans were carefully made and carried out. While his niece, who kept house for him, was out a short time Thursday evening he slipped away, after first having left written directions as to the closing up of his business affairs and telling where his body would be found, he went to the pond and after tying a silk handkerchief lightly about his neck, waded into the water, only about two feet deep and leaned over with his head under it, in which position he was found dead by those who went in search of him. The deceased was 77 years of age. For many years he was successfully engaged in mercantile pursuits in this place and had a competency when he retired from business activities. He was twice married and leaves one daughter, Mrs. W. S. Fairman of Youngstown, by his first wife. He was a most genial man and had many friends. Funeral services were held Monday from the family residence, Rev. J. C. Schaaf of Canfield being in charge. Interment was made in the German cemetery north of Canfield."
History of Trumbull and Mahoning County, 1882
Vol II, p. 136
"Levi Crum, dealer in wool, etc., Austintown township, Mahoning county, was born in Austintown township February 7, 1832. He is the fourth of nine children of John Crum, born in Pennsylvania, but who came to this county when four years of age.
John Crum's father, Henry Crum Sr., was a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer by occupation. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was the father of five children: John, Jonathan, Lydia, Henry, and Samuel. Only Jonathan and Henry are now living.
John Crum was a farmer and stock-dealer, a man well and favorably known as a successful business man. His wife was Catharine Fenstermaker, of Bedford county, Pennsylvania. They had nine children, viz: Eli, Gideon, Mary, Levi, Susan, Margaret, Sara (deceased), Amanda, and John (deceased). Mr. Crum was a Presbyterian and in politics a Democrat He died November 14, 1873, in his seventy-second year. His wife died October 3, 1875, in her seventy-fifth year.
Levi Crum remained at home until of age, then engaged in clerking for four years, after which he bought out Joseph McCaughtry and kept a general merchandise store for eight years. Then he had J. Fitch as his partner for eight years, and afterwards A. Forney for three years. About five years ago Mr. Crum sold out to Forney & Raver and since then he has been in the wool business. On the 7th of February 1857 he married Meno Winters, who came from Germany when ten years of age. This marriage resulted in two children, one of whom died in infancy. The oldest, Lillie F., was born September 6, 1858. She married William S. Fairman, of Youngstown. Mr. Crum's wife died in January, 1864. March 20, 1866, he married Eunice Grove, nee Ousborne. She had two children by her former marriage, Minnie and Lulu Grove. Mr. Crum is a Presbyterian, and in politics a Democrat. He is a thorough business man, and his integrity and genial disposition have gained him many friends."
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