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PLIICKEBAUM II, FRANK W.Appointed Policeman December 24, 1910
Appointed Policeman December 24, 1910
Appointed Captain April 17, 1929
Retired June 25, 1936
Mr. Pliickebaum was born in 1876, the son of Frank W. Pliickebaum, who had served several years as a deputy marshal on the department. "Plicky", as he was known to his many friends, served 25 years on the police force. He joined the local department in December, 1910, as a patrolman, succeeding T.B. Williams, of E. Central Ave, who had been elected sheriff of Delaware County.
On April 17, 1929, Pliickebaum succeeded the late Frank Vining as Night Captain and served in this capacity until retiring. In February of 1936 he became ill, and formally resigned from the force on June 25, 1936. His son, Jerome Pliickebaum, filled the vacancy created by Captain Pliickebaum’s retirement. Officer Pliickebaum received a retirement pension of $79.69 per month until his death.
On Saturday evening, July 10, 1937, at the age of 61, he suffered a heart attack while sitting on the front porch of his home at 301 E William St. and died a few minutes later. He was buried in St. Marys Cemetery.
The former police captain, who was a life-long resident of Delaware, was a member of St Mary's Church, the K of C, Eagles and C K of O.
PLIICKEBAUM, JEROME A.Appointed Policeman June 25, 1936
Appointed Policeman June 25, 1936
Transferred to Fire Dept December 1, 1939
Appointed Fire Capt. January 1, 1950
Became Fire Chief January 1, 1951
Retired December 1, 1956
Mr. Pliickebaum was born in 1909, the son of Frank W Pliickbaum II. Jerry was the third generation Pliickebaum to serve the city in the Police Department. His grandfather Frank W , was a Deputy Marshal in the late 1800's and his father, Frank W Pliickebaum II retired from the Police Department, as a Police Captain, on June 25, 1936, the same day Jerry became a Patrolman. Prior to becoming a policeman, Jerry worked as an electrician at the Electric Shop. He lived at 3 Penn. Ave. with his wife Rachel.
Jerry was a jolly, fun loving person who served his community well. He apparently had a greater desire to be a fireman. On August 16, 1936, he passed the civil service test for Fireman. Jerry was appointed Fireman on December 1, 1936. On January 1, 1950, he was appointed Fire Captain and on April 1, 1951, he was appointed Fire Chief. Chief Pliickebaum held this position until his death in 1969.
The Pliickebaum tradition did not end here, Jerry's son Jim had entered the Fire Department and he too, became Fire Chief.
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POULTON, RONALD L.Appointed Police Officer April 30, 1966
Appointed Police Officer April 30, 1966
Appointed Sgt April 19, 1973
Appointed Captain January 3, 1979
Appointed Chief of Police June 13, 1984
Retired June 25, 1993
Officer Poulton was born August 25, 1939, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of Curtis H. and Pearle Poulton. He was raised in a law enforcement family, his father being a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He attended school in Delaware and graduated from Willis High School. He worked for a while at Denison Engineering in Marysville, Ohio. He enlisted in the US Army Reserve, where he served six years. He was appointed patrolman in April of 1966, and served as a patrol officer. Officer Poulton became a very good marksman. He participated in several nation matches, and received the Distinguished Police Pistol Award at the 1973 National Championships in Jackson, Mississippi. He is also a member of the respected 1480 Club, organized by the National Rifle Association. Sergeant Poulton was promoted to Captain in 1979, and became a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was promoted to Chief in 1984 and was instrumental in developing the plans for the Justice Center and the city's 911 operation. He retired in 1993. He and his wife Janet had two children, Cathy and Michael.
RIGGS, JAMES DENNISAppointed Policeman June 24, 1952
Appointed Policeman June 24, 1952
Appointed Capt October 26, 1968
Retired January 2, 1979
Captain Riggs was born in Powell, Ohio, on November 15, 1926, the son of Hart C. and Lull (Kent) Riggs. His early years were spent in Powell where he attended Powell Elementary School. During his third grade, he was moved to Delaware and completed his schooling at Boardman and Willis High School.
After graduating from high school, World War II was still in progress, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 12 years until the war ended. He returned to Delaware and was employed at Correct Manufacturing as a welder for several years. In 1952, Jim passed the civil service test for Police Officer and was employed by the Delaware Police Department.
Being an enterprising person, Jim built his own house at 247 W. Heffner St. where he lived until retirement. He was always ready to help anyone else and often-worked part time jobs in construction. Jim and his first wife, Eileen, purchased and ran a restaurant at 12 W. William St. for a time.
Jim's industriousness carried over into his job as a Police Officer and many officers looked him up to, as a leader. In Early 1968, he was appointed Acting Captain, to fill and unexpected vacancy, and permanently appointed to that position in October of the same year.
He retired in 1979, and he and his wife, Carolyn Bauder, traveled the country for about a year. They purchased a house in Florida and again, he became a contractor. But the oppressive summer heat was more than he could bear. So they built a house on Lake Erie where he could still be near the water and fishing that he loves.
In searching through the 1944 Delhi, I found the following prophecy written by Senior Jim Riggs "The deed I intend to do is great, but what, as yet I know not". Well, I think it was great and now we know what it was.
Jim had two children, a son, Dan, and a daughter, Terri.
ROSPERT, MARC THOMASAppointed October 14, 1985
Appointed October 14, 1985
Resigned 2000
Officer Rospert was born in Bellevue, Ohio, on May 10, 1961, the son of Thomas Frederick and Elaine Mae (Warden) Rospert. He attended Lakewood High School and Bowling Green State University, receiving a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 1983.
While attending Bowing Green State University, he was employed by Bowling Green State University Police Department from July 15, 1982 to 1985. He was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on October 14, 1985. He served as a patrol office for several years and eventually became Police Community Service Officer. He was a member of FOP #56.
RUDER, CHARLESAppointed Policeman in May 1900
Appointed Policeman in May 1900
Retired March 10, 1924
Worked vacations March to July 1929
Mr. Ruder was born in Delaware, on September 19, 1860, the son of Frederick and Barbara (Miller) Ruder. For a number of years Mr. Ruder was a guard at the Girls Industrial Home at Rathbone; was also a popular motor-man employed by the Delaware Electric Railroad and for a time was employed as a butcher.
Mr. Ruder was appointed to the position of Policeman in May 1900, and had the honor of being the tallest Policeman in Ohio. He stood 6'5" in his stocking feet. With arms extended above his head he measured 105 inches from his feet to the tips of his fingers.
Officer Ruder spent much of his career as a foot patrolman on the east side. One bit of excitement in Officer Ruder's career was noted in the newspaper. Shortly after 7:30pm one August evening in 1907, one Dennis Rowan, age 28, toting both a .38 and .32 revolver and highly intoxicated, open fire on the unexpecting Officer Ruder who was seated in the vestibule of the old City Hall. A bullet struck Ruder in the arm. Ruder retreated inside through a hail of bullets. At this point Captain Spaulding appeared on the scene. Still shooting, Rowan started east on William St. with Spaulding in pursuit. When Rowan's gun failed, Spaulding charged him and dropped him with a well-placed blow from a blackjack. In jail, Rowan had little to say except that he was "gunnin for a copper". Officer Ruder recovered and was shortly back on duty. He retired on March 10, 1924, although he did come back and work vacations in 1929.
Mr. Ruder's parents came from Germany and insisted all of their children speak German. Neither Mr. Ruder nor his siblings could speak English when they entered school. In 1882, Mr. Ruder was married to Caroline "Carrie", the daughter of Peter Ufferman, born in 1860 on what was the Hudson farm, north of the city. Charles and Carrie had ten children, a daughter died prior to 1917. Three other daughters were, Mrs. Daisy Trout, of Delaware; Mrs. Nellie Cramer and Gladys Ruder (Mrs. William (Gladys) Nice), both of Columbus. The boys were Lee, Clyde, George, Edward, Willard and Paul. All the boys except George lived in Delaware. George Ruder, followed in his fathers footsteps and became a Detective Sgt on the Columbus Police Department. Another son Edward, was a well known friend to the Delaware Police Department, he worked as a meat cutter and manager of a grocery. Willard was a lineman for C.D.& M. and the Ohio Power Co. Clyde was a motorman on the C.D.& M. He piloted the car to Columbus when the C.D.& M. was abandoned, and later served as assistant librarian at OWU. Lee was a trouble shooter on the trolley car line in Delaware, later he was employed at the Sun Ray Stove Co. Paul was employed at the Delaware County Garage.
Charles Ruder died on December 2, 1943, and was buried on lot 42 in the Chapel Lawn section of Oak Grove. His wife, Carrie, died in 1917 and is buried on the same lot.
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RYAN, JOHNAppointed Deputy Marshal April 20, 1869
Appointed Deputy Marshal April 20, 1869
Served through 1874
Mr. Ryan was appointed Deputy Marshal April 20, 1869, and left service on June 1, 1872. He was again appointed Deputy Marshal on May 5, 1873, and worked through 1874.
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SCHEMINE, STEVEN MICHAELAppointed Police Officer August 31, 1987
Appointed Police Officer August 31, 1987
Resigned May 10, 1990
Officer Schemine was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 7, 1962, the son of Stefan and Edythe (Mangold) Schemine. At the age of 6 months his family moved to Delaware. He attended Rutherford B. Hayes High School and Ohio State University, where he received a B.A. in Political Science.
He was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on August 31, 1987, as a patrol officer. Prior to this he had been employed as a mutual fund representative for Liberty First Securities and a monitoring technician for Geupel Construction Co. He was a member of the Ohio National Guard, starting in April of 1980 (At the time of this writing he had attained the rank of 1st Lt.)
On May 10, 1990, he resigned to take a position as a State Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
He met his wife, Susanne Keefer, a Police Department Dispatcher, and they were married on March 24, 1990, and have one child. He was a member of the Elks and FOP #56.
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SHARADIN, DANIELAppointed Special Police in 1872
Appointed Special Police in 1872
Appointed Policeman May 5, 1873
Served through 1874
Oak Grove records show Daniel Sharadin was born in Delaware County and died on April 3, 1902, at the age of 58 years and 7 months. He is buried on lot 8 in the Prospect Hill section.
SHUSTER, EVERETT H. "Bus"Appointed Policeman August 1, 1942
Appointed Policeman August 1, 1942
Appointed Captain June 1, 1950
Retired in July 1967
Officer Shuster was born in Delaware, Ohio, on September 11, 1911, the son of John Franklin and Mina (Hummel) Shuster. He attended school in Delaware, Ohio, and was life long resident of Delaware County.
Prior to becoming a police officer he was employed at Ohio Wesleyan University as a baker. After passing a Civil Service test, he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on August 1, 1942. He worked as a patrol officer until Captain D.M. Morris, his brother-in-law, was appointed Police Chief. At this time, Officer Shuster was promoted to Captain to fill the vacancy. Captain Shuster was the shift commander for the 2nd shift most of the time. He was what some people refer to, as from the Old School. He didn't have a lot of training but he knew how to get things done. He was very easy to get along with and it was very hard to make him mad, but if you did, you had a problem. He was a fairly big man and strong as a bull, and I don't think he knew what pain was. He used to tell about getting his tonsils removed. This was accomplished by sitting in a chair at the doctors office, and since it was cheaper to have it done without anesthetic, that's the way it was done. (He did take the rest of the day off.)
He lived on S. Washington St. (the second house south of the run), with his wife Dorothy. They had two children, Mrs. Joan Needles and Harvey. (Harvey became a Delaware City Fireman and retired as a Captain.) Several years after the death of his first wife, he married Beulah Ford. They made their home near Sunbury.
Captain Shuster died on July 14, 1992, and was buried in Marlboro Cemetery beside his first wife. He was a member of FOP 56 and attended Grace United Methodist Church.
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SMITH, WILLIAM CORLISSAppointed Police Officer December 8, 1966
Appointed Police Officer December 8, 1966
Appointed Sergeant April 16, 1973
Appointed Captain November 5, 1980
Retired March 27, 1990
Officer Smith was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 9, 1943, the son of Donald E. and Dorothy Mae (Hoskins) Smith. He was raised in Westfield, Ohio and attended Elm Valley High School.
Prior to becoming a police office, he spent several tours with the US Marine Corps, serving as a aircraft mechanic. On December 8, 1966, he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department where he served as a patrol officer. He had an innate ability to know where trouble was about to occur. This put him in the position to make a lot of arrests, but it also put him in danger on many occasions. He probably had more guns pulled on him than the rest of the department combined. But somehow he came through without a scratch.
Officer Smith was promoted to Sergeant on April 16, 1973. He served as a road sergeant and shift commander. In January 1976, he was assigned to Police Community Service. He excelled in this position and was promoted to Captain on November 5, 1980. On March 27, 1990, he retired from the Delaware Police Department and accepted a position with a large security firm in Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. Smith and his first wife, Charlotte Johns, had one daughter, Heather. Later he married to Colleen K. Mardis. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, ASIS, American Legion, FOP and Elks.
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SPAULDING, JAMES W.Appointed Policeman May 4, 1896
Appointed Policeman May 4, 1896
Appointed Captain May 1, 1903
Appointed Chief of Police November 11, 1907
Retired June 1, 1930
Mr. Spaulding was born March 19, 1857, in Troy Township, the son of Ellis Spaulding. He was graduated from Troy Chapel School. He moved to Delaware about 1880. After his school days were over, he learned the carpenter trade, which he worked until, he was appointed Policeman in May of 1896. He was the day policeman in the business part of the city. Officer Spaulding was appointed Captain on May 1, 1903, when the Police Department was formed. Captain Spaulding held this position until the resignation of Chief William B Matthews. On November 11, 1907 Captain Spaulding became the second Chief of Police, at a salary of $900 per year.
During his 34 years of service he served for 12410 days. He was on duty 12 hours a day, making a total of about 148,920 hours. During the entire period he was granted only three holidays.
Mr. Spaulding married Miss Carrie Wise. They had one son, Walter Spaulding, City Reporter for the Delaware Daily Journal. He also had one brother, Hosea A. Spaulding, who at one time was the Mayor of Delaware.
Mr. Spaulding was an avid gardener. He enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables and spent his time off working in his garden. Many times a bouquet of flowers, grown in his garden,could be seen on his desk at the Police Department.
Upon his retirement Mr. Spaulding received $84.37 per month in pension until his death. Then Mrs Spaulding started receiving $30 per month, until her death on July 29, 1941.
On March 16, 1939, Mr. Spaulding died at his home at 278 N Union St. He was member of St Johns Lutheran Church and the Delaware Odd Fellows Lodge. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Lincoln View section.
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SWOPE, H. M.Appointed Special Police in 1873
Appointed Special Police in 1873
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists Henry M. Swope (age 39), Sarah E. (age 36), Mary A. (age 14), Joseph (age 12), Lewis (age 10), Harry (age 7), Anna (age 5) and Katy (age 2), living in Delaware Township.
An Oak Grove record show a Henry Swope, age 54, died in 1886 and was buried on lot 4 in Prospect Cliff section.
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TAGG, GARY O.Appointed Police Officer October 23, 1967
Appointed Police Officer October 23, 1967
Retired on disability December 10, 1985
Mr. Tagg was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 6, 1942, the son of Owen and Florence Myrtle Tagg. He moved to Delaware at an early age and graduated from Willis High School. He was married to Roberta Inglish and they had two children, Karlene D. born in 1967 and Keith G. born in 1969.
Mr. Tagg joined the Ohio National Guard and rose through the ranks to the rank of Captain. For a time he was the commander of the Delaware Unit. He served over 30 years with the guard and US Army Reserves.
Officer Tagg was appointed to the Police Department on October 23, 1967, and served as a patrol officer. One of his interests was airplanes and he had acquired a pilot's license. The department took advantage of this and utilized his skills many times in aerial observation and search. In 1985, he and another officer, while on an aerial search for marijuana, were involved in an aircraft crash. Had it not been for Officer Tagg's skills, both would probably have been killed. As it was, both were injured and received disability pensions, but they both went on to live productive lives in other fields.
After retirement Mr. Tagg was employed as a fraud investigator for the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Officer Tagg was a member of the Elks and Optimist Club.
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TATE, THOMAS MCKINLEYAppointed Special Police August 19, 1942
Appointed Special Police August 19, 1942
Resigned March 1, 1946
Appointed Special Police on August 19, 1942, to fill in for James A. Banks who was serving in the U S Army during World War II.
Mr. Tate was born in 1894. He lived his later years at 109 S Liberty St. He was a chauffeur for Dr. Arthur S. Flemming, former president of Ohio Wesleyan, and later was a driver of private cars for the university. At the time of Mr. Tate's death, Dr Flemming issued the following statement about him. "Tom Tate was one of the finest Christian gentlemen I have ever known. I travelled literally tens of thousands of miles with him throughout the state of Ohio and he rendered outstanding service. Thought of him as one of my real friends. We will miss him very much." Mr. Tate was a member of the Methodist Church, the White Sulphur Lodge of the Masonic Order and the Columbus Shrine.
Mr. Tate died on August 30, 1959, at the age of 65 years. He was buried on lot 13, in the Highland section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
TERRY, PHILIP E.Appointed Police Officer July 31, 1974
Appointed Police Officer July 31, 1974
Appointed Sergeant April 11, 1979
Resigned May 12, 1987
Officer Terry was born on April 17, 1949, the son of T. Edgar and Nellie Bonabell Terry. In May of 1971 he graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA, majoring in geology. The next three years he was employed by Ohio Wesleyan University Police Department, serving as a patrol officer, sergeant and acting director.
He was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on July 31, 1974, and served as a patrol officer. On April 11, 1979, he was promoted to Sergeant and assumed the position of Patrol Sergeant. Later he served as Detective Sergeant and Sergeant in charge of Records & Communication. On May 12, 1987, he resigned to take the position of Clerk of Courts for the Delaware Municipal Court. In May of 1989, he accepted a position with the law firm of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, as Manager of Administrative Services.
Mr. Terry served as Director of Security for The Delaware County Fair, and was a member of the Delaware County Fair Board. He is also a member of the FOP, Delaware Area Crime Clinic and the Elks.
Mr. Terry married Katie McNamara and they had a daughter and a son.
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TIERNEY, DENNISAppointed Deputy Marshal September 4, 1882
Appointed Deputy Marshal September 4, 1882
Served through 1885
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists a Dennis Turney (age 15), living with Daniel and Catherine Turney (ages 53 & 43), in Delaware Township.
Oak Grove records show Dennis Tierney, age 80, died on June 13, 1934, and is buried on lot 54 St. Marys Cemetery.
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TOMPKINS, WAYNE L. "Bill"
Appointed Policeman May 14, 1948
Appointed Captain March 10, 1960
Reduced to Patrolman in 1968
Appointed Sgt March 20, 1974
Retired March 14, 1978
Mr. Tompkins was born in Delaware, on March 4, 1927, the son of David Wayne and K Madaline (Lewis) Tompkins. He graduated from Willis High School in 1945 and had a B.A. degree from Columbia College. After high school he served in the US Army during World War II. At the end of the war he continued to serve in the US Army Reserve.
After the war, and prior to being appointed to the Police Department on May 14, 1948, he worked as a machinist at Delo Screw Factory. Soon after being appointed to the Police Department, the Korean War broke out and his reserve unit was called to active duty. He saw combat with the famous 3rd Infantry Division in Korea. While serving in Korea he was awarded the United Nations medal, Korean Campaign Ribbon and the Combat Infantry Badge. He was discharged in 1953 as a Sergeant First Class and continued to serve as the First Sergeant of the 175th Q.M. Co. Army Reserve Unit.
Upon returning to the police department in 1953 he served as a patrol officer until March 10, 1960, when he was promoted to Captain. As a Police Captain his duties were that of shift commander of the third shift. Marital problems in 1968 necessitated his return to the rank of patrolman, a position which was not to be held for long. In 1973 he was appointed the first Police Community Service Officer, and was fondly nicknamed "Officer Bill" by school children. On March 20, 1974 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, the rank and position until he retired on March 14, 1978. In January 1976 he was granted a leave of absence so he could seek the Republican nomination for Delaware County Sheriff. His bid was unsuccessful and he returned to the Police Department.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Delaware Area Crime Clinic, Central Ohio Association of Police Community Relations Officers, the National Association of Police Community Relations Officers, the Elks and Moose Lodges . He was the past president of the FOP and Crime Clinic.
After retirement he was employed by the State Department of Taxation. On the morning of October 5, 1979, he died at Riverside Hospital after a long illness with leukemia.
Officer Tompkins was twice married; he and his first wife Jane E. had three children, Nancy, Richard B. and Thomas Wayne (who died at an early age). He and his second wife, Terri S. (Dever) Tompkins, had two children, Kimberly S. and William David Tompkins.
He is buried in the Wesleyan section, lot 15, of Oak Grove Cemetery.
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TURNER, ALBERTAppointed Deputy Marshal May 5, 1879
Appointed Deputy Marshal May 5, 1879
Served through 1881
No other information on Albert Turner.
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TURNER, N. E.
April 6, 1874, Special Police Worked 10 days
The 1870 census lists Nathan E. Turner (age 31), Ada S. (age 28) and Norwood E. (age 8) living in Delaware Township.
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VINING, ELAM CARTERAppointed assistant Constable in 1837
Appointed assistant Constable in 1837
Elected Marshal in April 1858
Reelected Marshal in April 1859
Appointed Special Police in 1860
Elected Coroner in 1863
Elected Marshal in May 1864
Appointed Deputy Marshal March 30, 1873
Elected Coroner in 1876
Worked as Deputy Marshal through 1878
Mr. Vining was born in Delaware County on March 9, 1811, the son of Elam Vining Sr. In 1837, he became an assistant Constable and continued serving in various capacities until 1882, when his failing health caused him to retire. Mr. Vining was elected Marshal in April of 1858, and reelected in 1859. In 1860 he was appointed Special Police, after William Case was appointed Marshal. In 1863, Mr Vining was elected Coroner. In May of 1864, Mr. Vining was appointed Marshal over Mr. William Case, but Mr. Case was elected again the following year.
The years between 1865 and 1873 may have been when Mr Vining served as Constable. At any rate, no mention is made of him until November 3, 1873, when he served 35 days as Deputy Marshal. On May 4, 1874, he was again appointed Deputy Marshal and reappointed in 1875, 1876, 1877 and 1878. During this time he was also elected and served as coroner. (Elected in 1876 for a two-year term). On May 1, 1882, Mr Vining was appointed Deputy Marshal for the last time. He apparently resigned during that year due to his failing eye sight.
Mr. Vining was married to Sarah (Newport) Vining. She was born November 15, 1814 and died on January 6, 1892. He died October 31, 1899, both are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
* The following is from the Nov. 2, 1899 issue of The Democratic Herald *
Mr. Elam Carter Vining, the oldest native born white resident, of this county, died this morning at 1:30 o'clock at his home at 125 South Sandusky street after suffering internal injuries sustained from a fall down cellar last Wednesday evening at which time, on account of his blindness, he mistook the cellar door for the sitting room door and plunged head long to the room below.
Mr. Vining had one of the most interesting histories pertaining to his life of any man who lived in this part of the state.
His father was born in Hartford, Conn., in 1772 and came to Delaware county and was married. In 1806 the deceased's mother died and was buried in Berkshire township where his sister yet resides, aged 87 years.
Mr. Vining Sr., married again and on March 9, 1811, Elam Vining was born. He inherited the frugality and good qualities of both his parents and always lived a life worthy of imitation. He was industrious in his youth and was well liked by everyone. This good quality him his life time and at the hour of his death, his friends numbered into the hundreds.
As a testimony of his sterling worth a review of his military life is subjoined.
For a great part of his life, he took a deep interest in military affairs in this, then village. He was at the head of or in the ranks of more than one company between the years of 1830 and 1862 and had the bearing of a soldier always on the street.
In the latter part of May 1862 upon a requisition of President Abraham Lincoln on Governor Tod, of Ohio, for several Regiments of Infantry and Cavalry for duty for three months (this was the second three month's call) he enlisted. The Company to which he was attached, was Co C, of the 86th O.V.I. and organized at Camp Chase, Ohio. The company was nearly equally divided between students of the O.V.I. and the Delaware county boys. The company was officered as follows: Captain Alfred N Meade, First Lieutenant Elam C. Vining, Second Lieutenant Hugh Stephen Crawford, the first a student, the second and third citizens of Delaware. Hon. B. Burns, of Mansfield, was Col., the Lt. Col. H B Hunter of Lancaster, O., Major, Wilson C Lemert, of Bucyrus. The Company left Camp Chase on the historical 17th day of June 1862, for Clarksburg, Va. This was at the time when what is now West Virginia was struggling to become detached from the territory lying east of the Blue Ridge. The regiment did much guard duty along the Parkersburg branch of the B.O.R.R. made some narrow escapes from battle with the great hordes of Confederates tramping or riding the grass down under Jenkins, Imboden, and others. At one time in August 1862, six companies of the 86th and the same number of the 6th Va., were left at Clarksburg to guard $1,000,000 worth of military stores, with 25,000 Confederates headed that way, less than a score of miles away. The regiment was mustered out at Camp Delaware September 25, 1862.
His official relationship with city and county bears him another credit. He was one of the youngest officers that ever served in Central Ohio. He began his public life in 1837 as assistant constable and continued until 1882 when he resigned from the police force on account of his failing eyesight which afterward developed into total blindness, for which he drew the governments highest pension. He filled the offices of assistant constable, constable, police, city marshal, sheriff, street commissioner, coroner, all to his credit and to the satisfaction of his constituency. His public life record was his pride and he referred to it during his days of retirement with justified pleasure and pride.
The deceased possessed many traits of character that won him the high esteem of all who knew him. He was kind to everybody and was particularly kind to those in distress. He was in this city, his wife having proceeded him to the other world in 1892, after six days of illness.
The children of the family now deceased are: Maria, Jessie, William, Henry, Florence, Mrs Mary E Archor of Brooklyn and Mrs. Fannie Green of Florida. The survivors of the family are: Mrs J O Smith of Columbus, Mrs. Emma Arrighi a City Missionary in New York. There are 19 grand children and seven great grand children surviving.
The deceased remained conscious until Monday forenoon when he succumbed to the effects of his fall and in which condition he remained until his death.
Prior to his death he gathered together the members of his family representing four generations and had a picture taken. Those represented were E.C. Vining, (the deceased), his daughter, Mrs. Anna Clark, his grand daughter, Mrs. Anna Clark, this city, and Mrs. Ralph Foster, Cleveland, Wallace M. Clark, Dawson City, Alaska, his great grand children, little Edna Clark and Marie Foster.
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VINING, FRANK J.Appointed Deputy Marshal May 1, 1882
Appointed Deputy Marshal May 1, 1882
Appointed Policeman September 6, 1898
Appointed Night Captain December 9, 1910
Died in Office April 7, 1929
Mr. Vining was born in 1871, the son of Rufus and Julia Vining. He spent his entire life in Delaware. After leaving school, he learned the blacksmith trade and for a number of years was a trusted employee of the Big Four Railroad Company.
Mr. Vining was appointed Policeman in August of 1898, as the day policeman on the east side of the river. He filled this position until he was appointed plainclothes man. On December 9, 1910, he was appointed Night Captain to fill the position previously held by T.B. Williams. (Mr. Williams had been elected sheriff on November 8, 1910 and would be taking office in January.) Captain Vining worked diligently until he became sick March 17, 1929. His illness ended in death on April 7, 1929.
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and St Mary's Church. He lived at 172 Lake St.
Mr. Vining married Anna M. Haas in October 1895. This union produced two sons, Charles and Franklin, and three daughters, Frances, Colette and Patricia. Mrs. Vining was born in 1874.
Mr Vining died at his home and was buried at St Mary's Cemetery, lot 184.
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VOGT, H. W.Elected Marshal April 19, 1897
Elected Marshal April 19, 1897
Oak Grove records show a H. Williard Vogt (age 69), who died on September 30, 1918, buried on lot 22 in the Brookside section. Mr. Vogt was born in 1848, the son of the Rev. John and Elizabeth (Karn) Vogt. He was married to Sarah, who died on March 20, 1883, at the age of 40 years, shortly after the birth of a daughter, Sarah May. He was remarried to Fannie C. Vogt, who died on November 8, 1934.
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WADSWORTH, BRENDA L.Appointed Police Officer April 7, 19997
Appointed Police Officer April 7, 19997
The subject was born October 1966 in Ilion, NY to Lloyd and Bessie Wadsworth. She attended Herkimer County Community College and Executive Protection Institute. She worked at The Limited five years prior to being appointed. Her father served as Police Officer for 37 years, 20 of those as Police Chief, in Ilion, NY.
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WARD, VICTOR DAVISAppointed Policeman in August 1929
Appointed Policeman in August 1929
Resigned February 1930
Mr. Ward was born in Craigsville, W. Va., on August 30, 1899, one of eleven children (all of whom graduated from college) born to George and (first name unknown) (McQue) Ward. He graduated from high school in Craigsville or Sommesville, W. Va. He later attended Ohio Wesleyan University for three years majoring in political science, after which he attended Baldwin Wallace in Beria and studied pre-law.
Prior to his appointment to the Police Department, he had been employed as a school teacher and also worked with the State Liquor Department. After leaving the department he was employed as the City Recreation Director, worked at Universal Cooler in Marion, and as a supervisor at Ranco and Valves & Presses. He served as a union representative while working at the Universal Cooler and was a Republican Party worker and speaker.
Mr. Ward was married to Mildred E. Dall they lived on S Franklin St., and had three children, William, Richard and a daughter. Richard was appointed to the Fire Department and rose to the rank of Captain. Mrs. Ward's father was Clive Dall, Fire Chief from 1928 to 1941.
Mr. Ward died October 12, 1966, and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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WEBER, ROBERT L.Appointed Policeman in September 1960
Appointed Policeman in September 1960
Resigned June 10, 1967
Mr. Weber was born in Delaware and attended local schools, graduating from Willis High School in 1948. Prior to becoming a Patrolman he worked in the sheet metal trade. He was appointed to the Police Department in 1960, where he served as a patrol officer until he resigned in 1967. Upon leaving the department he returned to the sheet metal trade. He eventually moved to Marion County.
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WEISER, ALBERTAppointed Deputy Marshal May 20, 1878
Appointed Deputy Marshal May 20, 1878
Served through July 5, 1880
During the Civil War Mr. Weiser first served in the regiment band of the 63rd OVI and later with Co F, 96th OVI. The 63rd left for Kentucky on February 18, 1862, and then were ordered to the Army of the Mississippi where they joined other regiments to become the Ohio Brigade.
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WELLS, JOSEPHElected Marshal in 1867
Elected Marshal in 1867
Elected Marshal April 20, 1869
Mr. Wells was elected Marshal in 1867 and served through May of 1868, when James M. Cochran was elected Marshal. However in May of 1869 Mr Wells was again elected Marshal over Mr. Cochran. He served until the following May (1870) when Mr Owston was elected to the office.
Joseph Wells was born in Hardy County, Virginia, on April 21, 1827, the son of Joseph and Sarah Wells. His mother was born in Ireland and his father in Virginia, where he was a farmer. In 1832, Joseph came with his parents to Ohio and located in Union County, being amongst its early settlers. He learned the carpenters trade in Jerome Township, Union Co., and followed it for seven years. In 1850, he came to Delaware, a poor man, and commenced driving a team. In 1860, he purchased a half-interest in a business and formed a partnership with Mr. Jack Cunningham, running two omnibuses and eight horses. About 1868, Mr. Wells became the sole owner of the business and was very successful. By 1880, his business, the "Delaware Omnibus Line", had grown to five fine coaches, baggage wagons, one omnibus and ten horses. He did a good business, attending all trains, and employed four men. Mr. Wells was the first man that attended the train from Delaware and drove a large wedding party eight miles out to the railroad, as the C C C & I R R was not then completed to Delaware. He was married to Miss Ann Case, of Ohio, and by 1880, they had nine children.
The 1870 census lists Joseph Wells (age 44), L.A. (age 45), Mary E. (age 20), Bruce (age 18), Hosea (age 14), Arthur (age 12), Elmer (age 10), Frank (age 8), Theodore (age 6), Burns (age 4) and Mattie (age 2) living in Delaware Township.
Children listed by a family member were as follows: William Wallace Wells born 1846, Rufus Morrison Wells born 1848, Mary Elizabeth Wells born 1849, Robert Bruce Wells born 1851, Loomis Case Wells born 1853, Hosea Williams Wells born 1856, Arthur Edward Wells born 1857, Byron Elmore Wells born 1860, Theodore Wells born 1861, Roberta “Bird” Wells born 1866, Mattie Martha Wells born 1868.
Mr. Wells died February 24, 1882 at 105 E. William Street, at the age of 54. He was buried on lot 31 in Hawthorne Side section of Oak Grove.
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WELLS, S.Appointed Special Police in 1877
Appointed Special Police in 1877
During the Civil War, Samual Wells served three years and three months with Co. C, 4th OVI. The unit was mustered in at Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio on April 25, 1861, and served in western Virginia throughout the year. They later served with the Army of the Potomac providing defense in Maryland, Virginia and New York. Some were mustered out in June of 1864, with the remained on July 12, 1865.
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WERY, ROBERT C.Appointed Police Officer March 29, 1978
Appointed Police Officer March 29, 1978
Resigned September 7, 1985
Born August 20, 1947
Mr. Wery graduated from Manchester High School in Akron, Ohio, in 1965. He attended the University of Akron for the next two years. From 1967 to 1971, he served as a medic in the US Air Force stationed in Cam Rahn Bay in South Vietnam. After being discharged from the Air Force he worked at Martin Memorial Hospital in Mount Vernon from 1971 to 1973.
Wery joined the Delaware County Sheriff's Department on February 26, 1973. He graduated from the Franklin County Sheriff's Academy in 1974 and was promoted to Sergeant on September 1, 1977.
Officer Wery was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on March 29, 1978, and served as a patrol officer until his resignation. He resigned on September 7, 1985, to take a job with Honda in Marysville, Ohio.
Office Wery and his wife, Sharon, were the parents of twins, a son and a daughter.
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WHEELER, A.Elected Marshal May 2, 1856
Elected Marshal May 2, 1856
On May 2, 1856, A. Wheeler was elected Marshal, for the sum of $200 per annum.
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WILLEY, B. F.Deputy Marshal 1860
Deputy Marshal 1860
Coroner in 1862
No other information on B F Willey.
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WILLIAMS, THOMAS B.Appointed Policeman in 1900
Appointed Policeman in 1900
Appointed Captain November 11, 1907
Elected Sheriff November 8, 1910
Resigned as Police Capt December 31, 1910
Reelected Sheriff November 1912
Born in Brazil, Ind. on April 29, 1869, the son of John and Sarah (Griffiths) Williams. He moved to Jackson County with his parents early in life. Later he moved to Columbus where he was associated with the Busy Bee restaurant for 18 years. When he came to Delaware, he was employed at Bun's Bakery for several years.
In 1894, Mr. Williams married Lizzy Disdro, of Delaware. This union produced four children by the year 1900.
Prior to becoming a policeman, Mr. Williams was the proprietor of one of the leading restaurants and bakeries in Delaware. Mr. Williams was appointed Policeman in May of 1900. He filled this position well and was appointed Captain on November 11, 1907. During this time he and his wife Elizabeth lived at 271 N Union St. While a Captain of Police, Mr. Williams, a Republican, ran for and was elected Sheriff of Delaware County. He was elected on November 8, 1910, by a vote of 3100 to 3600, He took office in January 1911, for a two year term. He was reelected in November of 1912 and held the office through 1914. Mr. Williams did not run in the general election of November 3, 1914. Williams' wife, Elizabeth, served as the jail matron during the time he was Sheriff. The Sheriff's salary at this time was $1690 per year. This was based on the population, $65 per 1,000 for the first 15,000, $55 per 1,000 for the second 15,000.
During the early 1920's Mr. Williams was the proprietor of the Allen Hotel Dining Room. For three years he was bailiff for Federal Judge Benson W. Hough in Columbus and in 1930 was appointed Probation Officer for the Southern District of Ohio. He held that position until his death on October 10, 1941.
The 1930 Delaware City Directory lists Mr. Williams living at 4 East Central Ave., and occupation as a bailiff. The 1937 City Directory, lists Mr. Williams as a Federal Probation Officer, living at 4 E. Central Ave. The 1947 Directory lists Elizabeth, the widow of Thomas, living at 4 E. Central Ave.
Mr. Williams died of a heart attack while entering Willis High School stadium to watch Delaware vs. Westerville football game. His wife, two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Harrison and Mrs W.O. Seamans, both of Delaware; two sons, Maj. W.R. Williams, Camp Selby, Miss. and W. Wesley Williams, a Federal Deputy Probation Officer, survived him. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, on lot 37, Lake Ridge section. He was a member of the William Street Church, a charter member of the Austin Bible class and member of the Elks and Moose Lodges in Delaware.
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WILSON, WILLIAM W.Elected Constable Delaware Township in 1886
Elected Constable Delaware Township in 1886
Appointed Policeman May 1, 1899
Retired March 10, 1924
Officer Wilson was born a slave in Bath County Kentucky, in 1859, the son of Peter and Emily (Wright) Wilson. He came to Delaware County in 1884 and settled in Berlin Township. While a resident of that township he was elected a member of the school board, which he filled with credit. He moved to Delaware in 1886 and was elected to the office of Constable of Delaware Township. On May 1, 1899, Mr. Wilson was appointed Policeman and continued in that position until he retired on March 10, 1924.
After retiring, Mr. Wilson worked in the Parker & Barrett Candy Kitchen and the in the Harter Cafeteria. On October 1, 1954, he died at the age of 95. He was a member of the White Sulphur Masonic Lodge for 65 years, and the L.D. Easton Consistory of Columbus.
Officer Wilson was married to Alice E Moore, and this union produced 14 children.
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WINN, WILLIAMAppointed Special Police in 1872
Appointed Special Police in 1872
The 1870 census lists a William Winn (age 31) in Berkshire Township.
WINTZ, FRED E.Appointed Police Officer February 26, 1969
Appointed Police Officer February 26, 1969
Resigned August 30, 1977
Mr. Wintz was born November 10, 1946. After completing school he served with the US Army in South Vietnam. He was appointed to the department in 1969 and served as a patrol officer. He resigned in 1977 and purchased a Lake Street bar, then known as Fred's Bar. After several years in business he sold the bar and moved to Florida.
WYGLE, LARRY L.Appointed Police Officer March 12, 1962
Appointed Police Officer March 12, 1962
Resigned in December 1969
Reappointed November 18, 1970
Appointed Sergeant June 12, 1974
Appointed Captain January 3, 1979
Resigned October 12 , 1980
Officer Wygle was born September 9, 1936. After graduating high school he enlisted in the US Navy and served four years. In March 1962, he was appointed to the Police Department where he served as a patrol officer until December 1969. He resigned to accept a position with a trucking company as an inspector. He was convinced to return to the police department in November 1970 and again served as a patrol officer. Because of his strong investigative abilities, he was appointed the first full time detective in November 1972. He proved very successful in this position and was appointed Sergeant on June 12, 1974. He continued to serve as a detective and was promoted to Captain in January 1979. After a few months he developed a desire to do other things and was reassigned as a shift commander. He resigned on October 12, 1980 and reentered the field of trucking. He and his wife, Mary, had five children.
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YOUNG, HAZEN DARRELL
Appointed Policeman November 7, 1930
Acting Capt 1946
Retired February 1, 1948
Mr. Young was born in Morgan County, Ohio, in 1905, the son of John and Agnes Jane (O'Neal) Young. At the age of six months he moved to Delaware, where he spent his lifetime. He was appointed to the Police Department on November 7, 1930 and served as a Patrolman. On July 16, 1946, he was appointed acting Captain, to fill the position vacated by Captain Loader. Mr. Young served in this position until June 1947, when D.M. Morris was appointed Captain, at this time Mr. Young returned to his prior position of Patrolman. He served in this position until February 1, 1948, when he was retired on a disability. Mr. Young was retired on a pension of $130.90 per month.
Mr. Young and his wife, Helen E., lived at 55 University Ave. (beside the old St. Paul's Church) with their two children. Mrs. Young was a teacher in the Delaware City School System.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Fraternal Order of Police. At the time of his death on September 17, 1965, he was survived by his wife Helen; a son George Hazen; a daughter, Mrs. George J Panagakos of Columbus; three brothers, the Rev. Harry J. Young of Mt Gilead; Clarence H. Young of Columbus and Paul L. Young of Powell. He and his wife are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery on lot 106, in the Heritage Heights section.
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ZEIGLER, SOLOMONServed as Deputy Marshal 1870-79
Served as Deputy Marshal 1870-79
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists Sol Zeigler (age 30), Emiline (age 29), James F. (age 8), George W. (age 3) and Daisey E. (age 2), living in Delaware Township.
Oak Grove records show Solomon Ziegler, age 45, was born in 1839 and died in 1884. He was buried on lot 45 in the Lake Ridge section. Also listed was his son, George W. Ziegler, a motorman for the CDM, died April 21, 1933, at age 66 and was also buried on lot 45 in the Lake Ridge section.
ZIMMERMAN, CARL F.Appointed Policeman June 15, 1935
Appointed Policeman June 15, 1935
Resigned in September 1935
Appointed Fire Department 1941
Appointed Fire Captain 1951
Mr. Zimmerman was born in Delaware, in 1909, the son of H.V. Zimmerman and Mary O. (Lomard) Zimmerman. He spent much of his life in Delaware. His association with the fire department started in 1940, when he worked as a substitute during the illness of Fire Chief Clive Dall. Prior to his service with the fire department he had worked vacation periods in the police department. Mr. Zimmerman received his probationary appointment to the fire department on January 1, 1941, and his permanent appointment 90 days later. On April 20, 1951, he was appointed Fire Captain and held that rank until his death. Mr. Zimmerman was also a partner with his brother, Eugene, in the operation of the C&E Zimmerman Trucking Co. Mr. Zimmerman built the house at 255 Hayes St., where he lived with his wife Martha, until his death.
Mr. Zimmerman died on March 31, 1962, at age of 53 years. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery on lot 74 in the Sunset View section. At the time of his death he was survived by his wife Martha, four sisters; Mrs. Iva Kester of Steubenville; Mrs. Ella Dutcher of Marion; Mrs. Agnes Pinyerd of Cheshire St. and Mrs Gladys Shively of Columbus; and a brother Pearl Eugene, of Delaware. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Zimmerman was a member of the Delaware Elks, Delaware Moose, Raymond B Austin Post of the American Legion and the Amvets.