Notes:
Photograph courtesy of Susan O'Neill
CHRISTIAN LENZ, tinner, P. O. Baltic. He was born in Holmes Co., OH, February 24, 1843. His parents, Frederick and Christina Lenz, came from Germany in 1841 and settled in Holmes County. Christian was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. He worked in the woolen factory for a number of years. In 1870, he started in the dry goods business in Wilmot, Stark County, but was burned out in 1872. He then bought a tin shop and sold stoves and tinware. rooting and spouting. He carried on this business until 1876. when he came here and was appointed Postmaster. He was married. in 1862, to Sarah Mumaw, daughter of George and Lyda Mumaw, of Holmes County. Four children were given them-Emma, Mary, Ida and John Wesley. Mr. Lenz is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
1870 - Wilmot, Stark Co., OH - Sarah's younger brother, John Mumaw, is living with them along with 2 children, Emma age 7 and Mary age 3
1880 - Rowville, Tuscarawas Co, OH - Sarah & Christian + Emma 16, Mary 13, Ida 10 and John W. Lenz age 7.
After 1880, Christian & Sarah appear in the census living by themselves
1900 - Bucks, Tuscarawas Co., OH - Sarah is listed as having given birth to 4 child and 4 are still living. No children have died.
1910 - Canton, Stark Co., OH - Sarah is listed as having given birth to 4 child and 4 are still living. No children have died.
1920 - Canton, Stark Co., OH
LENZ, Christian Death date: 10/21/1927, Stark County
Volume #5478, Certificate #59928
