According to his Williams Co., OH death certificate, he was the son of Conrad Repp and Susanna Lawson. Conrad and Susan were married 18 Jan 1838 in Richland Co.,OH. This record confirms her maiden name was Lawson. Susanna died 7 Sept 1874 in Ashland Co., OH
George F. died in Center Twp. Williams County.
He was a Civil War Veteran serving in the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. G from 9 March 1864 - 26 July 1865
Etnie Repp was raised as a son by George F. Repp, but he was most likely a grandson.
A daughter, Ida S. Repp Vermillion is not linked.
Her memorial #89536083
His two infant children are buried on the plot.
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GEORGE REPP: FORGOTTEN NO LONGER
By DON ALLISON Times Senior Editor
Published in Bryan Times, Bryan, OH:
Monday, October 31, 2011
Note the maiden name of Hanna Repp is miss-transcribed in this article as Brook, it should be SHOOK]
To most of the world George Repp has been a forgotten man.
Since his death in 1929, the Civil War veteran has lain in an unmarked grave in West Unity's Floral Grove Cemetery. But now, thanks to his great-great-granddaughter, his resting place will be anonymous no more.
A veteran's grave marker has been obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it will be dedicated with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
It was a chance discovery of an old photo in a box that led Jeannette Paxton of Bryan to her great-great-grandfather's resting place. Jeannette said the family lost track of the photo when her grandfather Roy Paxton - George Repp's grandson - died in 1954. "After he died, my grandmother put all of his photos, papers and so forth in a box," she explained. That box eventually made it's way to Jeannette's father, Duane Lee Paxton, and into his attic.
Sometime after Duane died in 1998, Jeannette's mother, Edith, eventually opened the box, and found Repp's photo. "It said 'George Repp, Grandpa,' on the back," Jeannette explained. "But who's grandpa?"
Jeannette took the discovery to the Williams County Public Library, where Jane Kelly, local history and genealogy director, helped her find Repp's obituary. As Jeannette read the obituary, she realized "this is my great-great-grandpa."
Learning from the obit that Repp was a Civil War veteran, Jeannette contacted local historian David Lupien to be sure her ancestor was included on the list of Civil War service members being compiled for the Williams County Veterans Memorial in Montpelier. She said Lupien was surprised to learn that Repp was buried in Floral Grove Cemetery, as he had compiled the names of veterans from the markers there and did not have Repp listed.
There was, however, a Civil War veteran's metal star marker on an unmarked grave - in what happened to be the family plot that included Repp's wife, Hanna, and some of George and Hanna's children. "He knew there was a Civil War veteran buried in that cemetery, in the family plot, but he didn't know who," Jeannette explained.
Jeannette said records indicate that Repp paid $10 for the family cemetery plot. For whatever reason, perhaps because he outlived his wife for nearly 40 years - his grave lacked a stone, although those of his wife and children were marked.
Lupien assisted Jeannette with the paperwork to obtain a government veteran's grave marker, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Bryan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is helping with placing the stone.
According to Repp's obituary, which appeared in The Bryan Press of Jan. 17, 1929, he was born in Ashland County in 1843. His wife, Hanna Brook (should be Shook)Repp, had preceded him in death in 1892. They had seven children, four who survived in 1929, including Jeanette Paxton's great-grandmother, Annetta, who married Cecil Paxton.
Repp was a private in Company G of the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, entering the service on March 9, 1864.
In an experience common to many Civil War soldiers, Repp was struck down by illness soon after his enlistment. On Sept. 19, 1864, he was listed as sick and absent from his regiment, a patient at Mower Hospital in Philadelphia.
He survived his illness and continued to serve. After the war's conclusion he was mustered out of service with many of his company mates on July 26, 1865.
The 23rd Ohio was involved in a number of battles in the Civil War's Eastern theater. Those in which Repp may have participated include Cloyd's Mountain, Va., Lexington, W.Va., Lynchburg, Va., and Cedar Creek, Va.
Repp had the distinction of serving under a future U.S. president, William McKinley. Like Repp, McKinley had enlisted in Company G as a private, but he had risen to the rank of first lieutenant by the time Repp joined the unit. McKinley later was promoted to captain of the company.
Later McKinley was on detached duty as a divisional aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant general, but was among those mustered out with Repp on July 26 of 1865.
Repp's traditional white marble grave marker has yet to be installed at the grave site, but it is to be in place for a dedication ceremony.
Jeannette is contacting as many of Repp's descendants as she can, and is hoping other family members will spread the word.
The graveside ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 19. "It's a very appropriate date, it's Remembrance Day in Gettysburg," Jeannette said - the anniversary of the Gettysburg National Cemetery dedication, which featured Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
George F. died in Center Twp. Williams County.
He was a Civil War Veteran serving in the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. G from 9 March 1864 - 26 July 1865
Etnie Repp was raised as a son by George F. Repp, but he was most likely a grandson.
A daughter, Ida S. Repp Vermillion is not linked.
Her memorial #89536083
His two infant children are buried on the plot.
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GEORGE REPP: FORGOTTEN NO LONGER
By DON ALLISON Times Senior Editor
Published in Bryan Times, Bryan, OH:
Monday, October 31, 2011
Note the maiden name of Hanna Repp is miss-transcribed in this article as Brook, it should be SHOOK]
To most of the world George Repp has been a forgotten man.
Since his death in 1929, the Civil War veteran has lain in an unmarked grave in West Unity's Floral Grove Cemetery. But now, thanks to his great-great-granddaughter, his resting place will be anonymous no more.
A veteran's grave marker has been obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it will be dedicated with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
It was a chance discovery of an old photo in a box that led Jeannette Paxton of Bryan to her great-great-grandfather's resting place. Jeannette said the family lost track of the photo when her grandfather Roy Paxton - George Repp's grandson - died in 1954. "After he died, my grandmother put all of his photos, papers and so forth in a box," she explained. That box eventually made it's way to Jeannette's father, Duane Lee Paxton, and into his attic.
Sometime after Duane died in 1998, Jeannette's mother, Edith, eventually opened the box, and found Repp's photo. "It said 'George Repp, Grandpa,' on the back," Jeannette explained. "But who's grandpa?"
Jeannette took the discovery to the Williams County Public Library, where Jane Kelly, local history and genealogy director, helped her find Repp's obituary. As Jeannette read the obituary, she realized "this is my great-great-grandpa."
Learning from the obit that Repp was a Civil War veteran, Jeannette contacted local historian David Lupien to be sure her ancestor was included on the list of Civil War service members being compiled for the Williams County Veterans Memorial in Montpelier. She said Lupien was surprised to learn that Repp was buried in Floral Grove Cemetery, as he had compiled the names of veterans from the markers there and did not have Repp listed.
There was, however, a Civil War veteran's metal star marker on an unmarked grave - in what happened to be the family plot that included Repp's wife, Hanna, and some of George and Hanna's children. "He knew there was a Civil War veteran buried in that cemetery, in the family plot, but he didn't know who," Jeannette explained.
Jeannette said records indicate that Repp paid $10 for the family cemetery plot. For whatever reason, perhaps because he outlived his wife for nearly 40 years - his grave lacked a stone, although those of his wife and children were marked.
Lupien assisted Jeannette with the paperwork to obtain a government veteran's grave marker, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Bryan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is helping with placing the stone.
According to Repp's obituary, which appeared in The Bryan Press of Jan. 17, 1929, he was born in Ashland County in 1843. His wife, Hanna Brook (should be Shook)Repp, had preceded him in death in 1892. They had seven children, four who survived in 1929, including Jeanette Paxton's great-grandmother, Annetta, who married Cecil Paxton.
Repp was a private in Company G of the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, entering the service on March 9, 1864.
In an experience common to many Civil War soldiers, Repp was struck down by illness soon after his enlistment. On Sept. 19, 1864, he was listed as sick and absent from his regiment, a patient at Mower Hospital in Philadelphia.
He survived his illness and continued to serve. After the war's conclusion he was mustered out of service with many of his company mates on July 26, 1865.
The 23rd Ohio was involved in a number of battles in the Civil War's Eastern theater. Those in which Repp may have participated include Cloyd's Mountain, Va., Lexington, W.Va., Lynchburg, Va., and Cedar Creek, Va.
Repp had the distinction of serving under a future U.S. president, William McKinley. Like Repp, McKinley had enlisted in Company G as a private, but he had risen to the rank of first lieutenant by the time Repp joined the unit. McKinley later was promoted to captain of the company.
Later McKinley was on detached duty as a divisional aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant general, but was among those mustered out with Repp on July 26 of 1865.
Repp's traditional white marble grave marker has yet to be installed at the grave site, but it is to be in place for a dedication ceremony.
Jeannette is contacting as many of Repp's descendants as she can, and is hoping other family members will spread the word.
The graveside ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 19. "It's a very appropriate date, it's Remembrance Day in Gettysburg," Jeannette said - the anniversary of the Gettysburg National Cemetery dedication, which featured Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
According to his Williams Co., OH death certificate, he was the son of Conrad Repp and Susanna Lawson. Conrad and Susan were married 18 Jan 1838 in Richland Co.,OH. This record confirms her maiden name was Lawson. Susanna died 7 Sept 1874 in Ashland Co., OH
George F. died in Center Twp. Williams County.
He was a Civil War Veteran serving in the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. G from 9 March 1864 - 26 July 1865
Etnie Repp was raised as a son by George F. Repp, but he was most likely a grandson.
A daughter, Ida S. Repp Vermillion is not linked.
Her memorial #89536083
His two infant children are buried on the plot.
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GEORGE REPP: FORGOTTEN NO LONGER
By DON ALLISON Times Senior Editor
Published in Bryan Times, Bryan, OH:
Monday, October 31, 2011
Note the maiden name of Hanna Repp is miss-transcribed in this article as Brook, it should be SHOOK]
To most of the world George Repp has been a forgotten man.
Since his death in 1929, the Civil War veteran has lain in an unmarked grave in West Unity's Floral Grove Cemetery. But now, thanks to his great-great-granddaughter, his resting place will be anonymous no more.
A veteran's grave marker has been obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it will be dedicated with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
It was a chance discovery of an old photo in a box that led Jeannette Paxton of Bryan to her great-great-grandfather's resting place. Jeannette said the family lost track of the photo when her grandfather Roy Paxton - George Repp's grandson - died in 1954. "After he died, my grandmother put all of his photos, papers and so forth in a box," she explained. That box eventually made it's way to Jeannette's father, Duane Lee Paxton, and into his attic.
Sometime after Duane died in 1998, Jeannette's mother, Edith, eventually opened the box, and found Repp's photo. "It said 'George Repp, Grandpa,' on the back," Jeannette explained. "But who's grandpa?"
Jeannette took the discovery to the Williams County Public Library, where Jane Kelly, local history and genealogy director, helped her find Repp's obituary. As Jeannette read the obituary, she realized "this is my great-great-grandpa."
Learning from the obit that Repp was a Civil War veteran, Jeannette contacted local historian David Lupien to be sure her ancestor was included on the list of Civil War service members being compiled for the Williams County Veterans Memorial in Montpelier. She said Lupien was surprised to learn that Repp was buried in Floral Grove Cemetery, as he had compiled the names of veterans from the markers there and did not have Repp listed.
There was, however, a Civil War veteran's metal star marker on an unmarked grave - in what happened to be the family plot that included Repp's wife, Hanna, and some of George and Hanna's children. "He knew there was a Civil War veteran buried in that cemetery, in the family plot, but he didn't know who," Jeannette explained.
Jeannette said records indicate that Repp paid $10 for the family cemetery plot. For whatever reason, perhaps because he outlived his wife for nearly 40 years - his grave lacked a stone, although those of his wife and children were marked.
Lupien assisted Jeannette with the paperwork to obtain a government veteran's grave marker, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Bryan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is helping with placing the stone.
According to Repp's obituary, which appeared in The Bryan Press of Jan. 17, 1929, he was born in Ashland County in 1843. His wife, Hanna Brook (should be Shook)Repp, had preceded him in death in 1892. They had seven children, four who survived in 1929, including Jeanette Paxton's great-grandmother, Annetta, who married Cecil Paxton.
Repp was a private in Company G of the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, entering the service on March 9, 1864.
In an experience common to many Civil War soldiers, Repp was struck down by illness soon after his enlistment. On Sept. 19, 1864, he was listed as sick and absent from his regiment, a patient at Mower Hospital in Philadelphia.
He survived his illness and continued to serve. After the war's conclusion he was mustered out of service with many of his company mates on July 26, 1865.
The 23rd Ohio was involved in a number of battles in the Civil War's Eastern theater. Those in which Repp may have participated include Cloyd's Mountain, Va., Lexington, W.Va., Lynchburg, Va., and Cedar Creek, Va.
Repp had the distinction of serving under a future U.S. president, William McKinley. Like Repp, McKinley had enlisted in Company G as a private, but he had risen to the rank of first lieutenant by the time Repp joined the unit. McKinley later was promoted to captain of the company.
Later McKinley was on detached duty as a divisional aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant general, but was among those mustered out with Repp on July 26 of 1865.
Repp's traditional white marble grave marker has yet to be installed at the grave site, but it is to be in place for a dedication ceremony.
Jeannette is contacting as many of Repp's descendants as she can, and is hoping other family members will spread the word.
The graveside ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 19. "It's a very appropriate date, it's Remembrance Day in Gettysburg," Jeannette said - the anniversary of the Gettysburg National Cemetery dedication, which featured Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
George F. died in Center Twp. Williams County.
He was a Civil War Veteran serving in the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. G from 9 March 1864 - 26 July 1865
Etnie Repp was raised as a son by George F. Repp, but he was most likely a grandson.
A daughter, Ida S. Repp Vermillion is not linked.
Her memorial #89536083
His two infant children are buried on the plot.
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GEORGE REPP: FORGOTTEN NO LONGER
By DON ALLISON Times Senior Editor
Published in Bryan Times, Bryan, OH:
Monday, October 31, 2011
Note the maiden name of Hanna Repp is miss-transcribed in this article as Brook, it should be SHOOK]
To most of the world George Repp has been a forgotten man.
Since his death in 1929, the Civil War veteran has lain in an unmarked grave in West Unity's Floral Grove Cemetery. But now, thanks to his great-great-granddaughter, his resting place will be anonymous no more.
A veteran's grave marker has been obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it will be dedicated with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
It was a chance discovery of an old photo in a box that led Jeannette Paxton of Bryan to her great-great-grandfather's resting place. Jeannette said the family lost track of the photo when her grandfather Roy Paxton - George Repp's grandson - died in 1954. "After he died, my grandmother put all of his photos, papers and so forth in a box," she explained. That box eventually made it's way to Jeannette's father, Duane Lee Paxton, and into his attic.
Sometime after Duane died in 1998, Jeannette's mother, Edith, eventually opened the box, and found Repp's photo. "It said 'George Repp, Grandpa,' on the back," Jeannette explained. "But who's grandpa?"
Jeannette took the discovery to the Williams County Public Library, where Jane Kelly, local history and genealogy director, helped her find Repp's obituary. As Jeannette read the obituary, she realized "this is my great-great-grandpa."
Learning from the obit that Repp was a Civil War veteran, Jeannette contacted local historian David Lupien to be sure her ancestor was included on the list of Civil War service members being compiled for the Williams County Veterans Memorial in Montpelier. She said Lupien was surprised to learn that Repp was buried in Floral Grove Cemetery, as he had compiled the names of veterans from the markers there and did not have Repp listed.
There was, however, a Civil War veteran's metal star marker on an unmarked grave - in what happened to be the family plot that included Repp's wife, Hanna, and some of George and Hanna's children. "He knew there was a Civil War veteran buried in that cemetery, in the family plot, but he didn't know who," Jeannette explained.
Jeannette said records indicate that Repp paid $10 for the family cemetery plot. For whatever reason, perhaps because he outlived his wife for nearly 40 years - his grave lacked a stone, although those of his wife and children were marked.
Lupien assisted Jeannette with the paperwork to obtain a government veteran's grave marker, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Bryan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is helping with placing the stone.
According to Repp's obituary, which appeared in The Bryan Press of Jan. 17, 1929, he was born in Ashland County in 1843. His wife, Hanna Brook (should be Shook)Repp, had preceded him in death in 1892. They had seven children, four who survived in 1929, including Jeanette Paxton's great-grandmother, Annetta, who married Cecil Paxton.
Repp was a private in Company G of the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, entering the service on March 9, 1864.
In an experience common to many Civil War soldiers, Repp was struck down by illness soon after his enlistment. On Sept. 19, 1864, he was listed as sick and absent from his regiment, a patient at Mower Hospital in Philadelphia.
He survived his illness and continued to serve. After the war's conclusion he was mustered out of service with many of his company mates on July 26, 1865.
The 23rd Ohio was involved in a number of battles in the Civil War's Eastern theater. Those in which Repp may have participated include Cloyd's Mountain, Va., Lexington, W.Va., Lynchburg, Va., and Cedar Creek, Va.
Repp had the distinction of serving under a future U.S. president, William McKinley. Like Repp, McKinley had enlisted in Company G as a private, but he had risen to the rank of first lieutenant by the time Repp joined the unit. McKinley later was promoted to captain of the company.
Later McKinley was on detached duty as a divisional aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant general, but was among those mustered out with Repp on July 26 of 1865.
Repp's traditional white marble grave marker has yet to be installed at the grave site, but it is to be in place for a dedication ceremony.
Jeannette is contacting as many of Repp's descendants as she can, and is hoping other family members will spread the word.
The graveside ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 19. "It's a very appropriate date, it's Remembrance Day in Gettysburg," Jeannette said - the anniversary of the Gettysburg National Cemetery dedication, which featured Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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