Donald D. Drought
Sunday, November 1, 2015
GENEVA — Donald D. Drought, age 83, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his home.
Born Dec. 20, 1931, in Geneva, he was the son of the late Archie and Muriel (Paskins) Drought. He married Beverly Anchor at the United Church in Geneva on June 7, 1951.
A 1950 graduate of Geneva High School, Don retired from Uniroyal in 1994 where he worked as a Chemical Operator for 37 years. He worked for over 50 years as a broker and agent for Miller Realty in Geneva and Jefferson. He was a lifelong member of the United Church in Geneva where he played an active role, serving as a Trustee and Moderator. He was proud to be involved with the Masonic Lodge in Geneva for over 60 years and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was also involved with the Geneva JC’s from 1953 to 1968 where he held every office position. Always smiling, Don had an extraordinary work ethic and was known by his grandchildren as Mr. Fixit. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly; daughter, Dawn (William) Schneeberger of South Euclid; sons, Barry (Michele Hartman) Drought of Roaming Shores and Dr. Daniel (Cindy) Drought of Geneva; grandchildren, Michael (Katherine) Schneeberger, Phillip (Dana) Schneeberger, Heather (Paul) Detweiler, Steven (Jennifer) Drought, and Emily and Tyler Drought; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Xavier, Jada, and Aiden; brother, Theodore Drought of Geneva; daughter-in-law, Gayle (Tom) Sackett of Geneva; brother-in-law, Richard Anchor; and many nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert (Mary Ann) Drought; and sisters-in-law, Frances Drought and Barbara Anchor.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, at BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, with Masonic Service at 5 p.m.
Funeral Service will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4th, at The United Church, 75 S. Broadway, Geneva. Final resting place will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
The family suggest contributions be made in Don’s name to The United Church, 75 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio 44041 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44110-2602.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com and starbeacon.com.

>son of Archie Theodore Drought (18 Apr 1887 Madison OH--3 Jan 1977 Geneva OH) and Muriel L Paskins (1889 Cleveland OH--12 June, 1953 Geneva OH). Muriel was the daughter of James B Paskins and Louise Hall.
>grandson of George Ellsworth Drought (10 Sep 1861 Saybrook OH--1 Oct 1935 Geneva) and Effie May Barnum (20 June 1868 Geneva--25 Mar 1959 Geneva)
>great-grandson of Robert Drought (b 1827 Limerick Ireland) and Lydia Pratt (b 1830 Leeds England)
>great-grandson of Theodore F Barnum (19 June 1840 Wisconsin--3 July 1902 Geauga Co OH) and Evaline Seamens (23 Apr 1844 Geneva--11 Nov 1932 Geneva)
>great-great-grandson of Jeremiah Seamens (28 Oct Schuylerville NY--28 Aug 1882 Geneva) and Viture Whaley (16 Feb 1817 NY--17 Feb 1896 Geneva)
>3rd-great-grandson of Stephen Seamens (1783--1862) and Angeline Snyder (1788--July 1852)
>3rd-great-grandson of Jeremiah Jerold Whaley (1 Feb 1797 NY--12 Dec 1870 Fulton Co IN) and Theresa Marie Hicks (c 1800 NY--c 1838 Crawford Co PA, dau of Stephen Hicks)

Name: Archie Theodore Drought
Event: Military
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio
Residence: Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1887
Film Number: 2372759
Digital Folder Number: 4143230
Image Number: 05508

Id#: 0483493
Name: Drought, Muriel P.
Date: Jun 13 1953
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #105.
Notes: Drought, Muriel P., beloved wife of Archie; mother of Robert, Theodore and Donald, all of Geneva, O.; passed away Friday, June 12. Friends received Sunday Afternoon And Evening at Landon Funeral Home, Geneva, where services will be held Monday at 2 p. m.

Name: Archie T. Drought
Titles & Terms:
Event: Marriage
Event Date: 20 Sep 1922
Event Place: Lake County, Ohio
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: 1887
Marriage Date Note:
Marriage Place Note:
Father: George E. Drought
Father's Titles & Terms:
Mother: Effie Barnum
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Spouse: Muriel L. Paskins
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Age: 33
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year: 1889
Spouse's Father: James B. Paskins
Spouse's Father's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Mother: Louise Hall
Spouse's Mother's Titles & Terms:
Reference Number: 445
Film Number: 974922
Digital Folder Number: 4017430
Image Number: 488

Name: George E Drought
Titles & Terms:
Event: Death
Event Date: 01 Oct 1935
Event Place: Geneva Vil., Ashtabula, Ohio
Residence: Geneva, Ohio
Street Address: Wheeler Creek Road
Gender: Male
Death Age: 74y 21d
Marital Status: Married
Race: white
Occupation: farming
Birth Date: 10 Sep 1861
Birthplace: Saybrook, Ohio
Estimated Birth Year: 1861
Burial Date: 03 Oct 1935
Burial Place: Geneva, O.
Cemetery:
Father: Robert Drought
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: Limerick, Ireland
Mother: Lydia Pratt
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: New England, England
Spouse: Effie Drought
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Reference Number: fn 57992
Film Number: 2022565
Digital Folder Number: 4001934
Image Number: 2262
1910
Name: George E Drought
Birthplace: Ohio
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Residence: Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Race : White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Family Number: 279
Page Number: 11
Household Gender Age
George E Drought M 48y
Spouse Effie M Drought F 42y
Child Archie G Drought M 23y
Child Atta I Drought F 18y
Child Effie L Drought F 11y
Child Harold G Drought M 5y

Name: Eveline Barnum
Titles & Terms:
Event: Death
Event Date: 11 Nov 1932
Event Place: Geniva, Ashtabula, Ohio
Residence:
Street Address: R.F.D.#2 Geneva, Ohio
Gender: Female
Death Age: 88y 6m 18d
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: w
Occupation: Lived with Son, Retired
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1844
Birthplace: Geneva, Ohio
Estimated Birth Year: 1844
Burial Date: 15 Nov 1932
Burial Place: Geneva, Ohio
Cemetery:
Father: Jeramia Seamens
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother: Virtue Whaley
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace:
Spouse: Thedore B Barnum
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Reference Number: fn 62504
Film Number: 1992770
Digital Folder Number: 4001864
Image Number: 343

1850

Name: Stephen J Seamens
Event: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 11
Marital Status:
Race (Original):
Race (Expanded):
Birthplace: Ohio
Estimated Birth Year: 1839
Dwelling House Number: 18
Family Number: 21
Line Number: 42
NARA Publication Number: M432
NARA Roll Number: 658
Film Number: 20207
Digital Folder Number: 004093876
Image Number: 00105
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Jeremiah Seamens M 41 New York
Virtue Seamens F 33 New York
Angeline Seamens F 15 Ohio
Mary Seamens F 14 Ohio
Maria Seamens F 13 Ohio
Stephen J Seamens M 11 Ohio
Clarrissa Seamens F 9 Ohio
Dwight Seamens M 7 Ohio
Eveline Seamens F 6 Ohio
Julia Ann Seamens F 1 Ohio

1880

Name: Jeremiah Seamens
Residence: Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio
Birthdate: 1809
Birthplace: New York, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name: Virtue Seamens
Spouse's Birthplace: New York, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 71 years
Occupation: Farmer
NARA Film Number: T9-0992
Page: 429
Page Character: C
Entry Number: 743
Film number: 1254992
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Jeremiah Seamens M 71 New York, United States
WIFE Virtue Seamens F 63 New York, United States


1870

Name: Jeremiah Seamens
Estimated Birth Year: 1809
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 61y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Ohio, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Jeremiah Seamens M 61y New York
Virtue Seamens F 53y New York

Name: Virtue Seamens
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 23 Feb 1897
Death Place: Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio
Age: 80
Birth Date: 1817
Birthplace: N. Y.
Occupation: H. Keeper
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B07080-7
System Origin: Ohio-EASy
Source Film Number: 890260
Reference Number: v 2 p 192
Collection: Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997