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     Dwight H. Olds was born on 10 Apr 1848 at Middlefield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Levi Olds and Emily Meacham.¹ Dwight H. Olds married (1) Sallie Corns in 1878 at Madison County, Ohio.^3,4 Dwight H. Olds married (2) Cora (?) c 1927.^1,5
     Dwight H. Olds had no children.¹
Dwight H. Olds appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 at Springfield Township, Clark County, Ohio, as follows:
     Olds, D. H., b. Apr. 1848, age 52, married for19 years, b. Mass., parents b. Mass., Dairy and farmer
      , Sarah, b. May 1852, age 48,marr. 19 yrs, 0 children, 0 living, b. England, parents b. England. She emigrated in 1855. No children.
      , Maggart Harvey,hired hand, b. Feb. 1849, age 51, single, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio, farm laborer
[This last is entered as if his surname was Olds.].⁶
     He has an entry in biographical record of Clark County, Ohio, where he settled in 1875. He was educated in the public schools in his boyhood days but "upon his father's death he was left with the care of the family upon his shoulders and he assumed the management of the farm, carrying on the work there until twenty-five years of age. The first five hundred dollars which he ever earned he spent in the acquirement of an education, studying between the ages of twenty-one and twenty-five years. He then embarked with his brother Levi in the fancy goods business in Concord, New Hampshire, and after remaining for one year in that city he came to Springfield, where he continued in the same line of business in Black's Opera House building. For fourteen years the new enterprise here was attended with success, continuously conducted by the brothers, and then our subject sold out his interest and turned his attention to the insurance business in connection with G. W. Bellow, this relation being maintained for six years, on the expiration of which period Mr. Olds disposed of his interests and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He purchased an improved farm in German township and there began dairying. He has also been engaged in the raising of full-blooded Jersey cattle and now has one hundred and fifty head upon his place. He handles nothing but blooded stock and he ships to all parts of the country. In 1898 he came to the city and entered the dairying business with the firm of McGregor Brothers. This relation was maintained until 1902, when Mr. Olds purchased his partners' interest. He cultivates three hundred and fifty acres of land and has a large number of cows for dairying purposes upon that tract. Mr. Olds became sole proprietor of the dairy and farm, which joins the city of Springfield, in 1902, and has since carried on the business. ...
"In 1878, Mr. Olds was united in marriage in Madison county, Ohio, to Sallie Corns, the widow of Otis Smith, of London, Ohio. Socially our subject is connected with Clark Lodge, F. & A. M., and in his political affiliations is a Republican, but has never been an aspirant for office. He is a member of the Fourth Lutheran church and at one time was a deacon in the first Lutheran church. He contributes liberally to church and charitable work and to many public enterprises for the good of the community. In Sunday-school work he is particularly active, having devoted his time and energies to this branch of Christian activity for a quarter of a century. ...⁷ "
Dwight H. Olds appeared on the census of 9 May 1930 at Beaver Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio, as follows:
     Olds, Dwight H., age 82, first married at 24, b. Mass., parents b. Mass.
, Cora L., wife, age 25, first married at 22, b. Ohio, father b. West VA, mother b. VA.⁸

     Earl Edward Olds married Ethel May Jewell.³ Earl Edward Olds was born on 28 Sep 1905 at Crow Wing County, Minnesota.^1,4,2,5 He was the son of Frank Edward Olds and Bessie M. Pfremmer.¹ Earl Edward Olds died on 9 Nov 1968 at Saint Louis County, Minnesota, at age 63^4,2 and was buried at Macville Cemetery, Aitkin County, Minnesota.⁴
     Earl Edward Olds appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1930 at Macville Township, Aitkin Township, Minnesota, as follows:

     Earl Mortimer Olds was born on 16 Aug 1880.¹ He was the son of Edwin Lewis Olds and Lovina Lucretia Wyland.¹
     He "is an osteopath and lives in Milwaukee, Wis."¹

     Earl Walker Olds married Gladys A. (?).² Earl Walker Olds was born on 4 Jul 1887 at Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Charles A. Olds and Brunette Williams.¹
     Earl Walker Olds registered with the World War I Selective Service System in Jun 1917 at LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He described himself as living in La Crosse, Wisconsin, age 30, born 4 July 1886, and his occupation was wholesale travelling salesman for the Smith Wallace Shoe Company. He was medium in height, stout in build, with blue eyes and had brown hair. He was single with no dependents.³
Earl Walker Olds and Gladys A. Olds appeared on the census of 7 Jan 1920 at 607 Winnebago, LaCrosse, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, as follows:
     140/140 Olds, Earl W., head, 33, b. Ill., parents b. Ill., traveling shoe salesman
      , Gladys A., wife, 26, b. Wisc., father b. Wisc., mother b. Pa.²
Earl Walker Olds and Gladys A. Olds appeared on the census of Apr 1930 at LaCrosse, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, as follows:
     152/182 Olds, Earl, head, 42, 1st marr. at 30, b. Ill., parents b. Ill., proprietor of shoe store
      , Gladys, wife, 32, 1st marr. at 25, b. Wisc., father b. Wisc., mother b. Pa.
      , Lawrence, son, 7, b. Wisc., father b. Ill., mother b. Wisc.
      Marshall, Elizabeth, grandma, 62, married, 1st marr. at 20, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
[I think Gladys' age is wrong rather than that Earl was married twice.]⁴
Earl Walker Olds and Gladys A. Olds appeared on the census of 6 Apr 1940 at Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois, as follows:
     105 Olds, Earl R., head, 52, 4 yrs college, b. Ill., insurance company agent
      , Gladys, wife, 41, 4 yrs h.s., b. Wisc., manager of housing institution
      , Lawrence, son, 17, 2 yr h.s., b. Wisc.
      Marshall, Elizabeth B., mother-in-law, 72, widow, b. Penn.⁵
     Earl Walker Olds registered with the Selective Service, among men born on or after 28 April 1877 and on or before Feb. 16, 1897. He said he was born in Albany, Illinois on 4 July 1887 and gave his address as Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was self-employed as an insurance agent and his contact person was Mrs. Earl W. Olds. He was described as age 54.⁶

     Ebenezer Olds was born on 18 Sep 1755 at Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut.^1,2 He was the son of James Ould and Sarah Kingsley.¹
     He was "a Revolutionary soldier, and enlisted in 1786 at Cambridge, Mass. In 1818 he was living at Florida, Montgomery Co., N. Y."¹
     Ebenezer Olds appeared in the court of Montgomery County, New York, on 16 June 1820, age 65, resident of Florida, New York, to apply for a pension. He had served in Col. John Durgee's regiment and Connecticut Line and, later, in Colonel Samuel Sheldon's Light Dragoons of Connecticut. He refers to his original affadavit of 18 March 1818. He had been a farmer but was now unable to work any, being afflicted with Rheumatism. He had no family to suppport. His deposition of 7 April 1818 is in his pension file and details his services. In 1776, he had entered service from Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was honorably discharged at Danbury, Connecticut, in June, 1783. His signature is by mark.³

     Edalyn Olds married Marion L. Hunt.² Edalyn Olds was born on 9 Mar 1896.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest Albert Olds and Myrtle L. Elrod.¹ Edalyn Olds was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.³

     Eddie Olds was born on 29 Jan 1882.¹ He was the son of John Newell Olds and Sarah Ann McMillon.¹ Eddie Olds died in 1884.¹

     Eddiess Olds was born on 10 Jan 1890.¹ She was the daughter of Wallace Samuel Olds and Hattie Hoag.¹ Eddiess Olds married Phil. Walters in Jun 1911.¹

     Eddy Olds was born on 13 May 1854 at Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of William Henry Olds and Elizabeth Laura (?).¹

     Edgar Olds was born in Jan 1861 at California.^1,2 He was the son of Nelson Horatio Olds and Lavina Martin.¹ Edgar Olds married Rosa (?) c 1890.²
     Edgar Olds appeared on the census of 25 Jun 1900 at Bernardo Judicial Township, San Diego County, California, as follows:
     Olds, Edgar, head, b. Jan. 1861, 39, m. 10 yrs, b. California, parents b. Ohio, farmer
      , Rosa, wife, b. Mar 1868, 32, m. 10 yrs, 4 children, 4 living, b. Calif., parents b. Calif.
      , Roy, son, b. July 1890, b. Calif., parents b. Calif.
      , Emmoline, dau., b. Sept 1892, 7, b. Calif., parents b. Calif.
      , Jenine, dau., b. Sept. 1893, 6, b. Calif., parents b. Calif.
      , Ethel, dau., b. May 1897, 3, b. Calif., parents b. Calif.²

     Edgar Olds was born on 31 Dec 1836.¹ He was the son of Libbeus Eggerton Olds and Alzada King.¹ Edgar Olds died in Sep 1838 at age 1.¹

     Edgar Olds was born in May 1852.¹ He was the son of Aaron Knight Olds and Annette Barney.¹ Edgar Olds died at Oregon.¹
     "Edgar Olds, who was born in May 1852 while his parents were enroute to Oregon, and who died at Portland, Oregon, soon after their arrival there in November, 1852."¹

     Edgar Henry Olds was born on 1 Nov 1860.³ He was the son of Walker Olds and Susan M. Park.³ Edgar Henry Olds married Lucy Booth on 13 Jun 1887 at Whiteside County, Illinois.⁴ Edgar Henry Olds died on 10 Dec 1943 at age 83² and was buried at Oakridge Cemetery, Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois.⁵
     Edgar "married Lucy Booth; lives in Chicago, Ill.".³

     Edgar Milford Olds was born on 28 May 1856.¹ He was the son of Henry Elias Olds and Sarah Ann Murdock.¹
     Edgar Milford Olds appeared on the census of 5 Jun 1900 at 646 Sixth Street, Detroit, 6th ward, Wayne County, Michigan, as follows:
     103/118 Olds, Sarah, head, b. Jan. 1829, 71, widow, 7 children, 6 living, b. Ind., parents b. PA
      , Edgar M., son, b. May 1858, 42, divorced, b. Ind., father b. PA, mother b. Ind., laundryman
      , Anna R., dau., b. Dec. 1863, 37, single, b. Ind., father b. PA, mother b. Ind., bookkeeper
      , Jennie A., dau., b. Nov. 1864, 35, single, b. Ind., father b. PA, mother b. Ind.²
Edgar Milford Olds appeared on the census of 28 Apr 1910 at 666 6th Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as follows:
     214/246 Olds, Edgar M., head, 53, single, b. Ind.., father b. VT, mother b. Ind., proprietor of laundry
      , Anna R., sister, 47, single, b. Ind., father b. VT, mother b. Ind., bookkeeper in laundry
      , Jane A., sister, 45, single, b. Ind., father b. VT, mother b. Ind., no occupation.³ He "Lives at Detroit, Mich."⁴

     Edgar Orville Olds was born on 25 Aug 1876 at Dallas, Polk County, Arkansas.^1,2 He was the son of Milton Hall Olds and Mattie Edna McLean.¹ Edgar Orville Olds married Lillian Gaither on 25 Dec 1900.¹ Edgar Orville Olds died on 15 Dec 1963 at age 87.³ He was buried at Highland Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois.⁴
     He "is a dealer in live stock and lives at Angeles, Texas."¹

     Edith Olds was born on 4 Jul 1869 at Lennox, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abner D. Olds and Adaliza H. Hawley.¹ Edith Olds died on 6 Feb 1914 at Atkinson, Illinois, at age 44.¹

     Edith Olds was born on 12 Feb 1878 at Brooklyn, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Allen Olds and Ella Knapp.¹

     Edith Olds was born on 7 Nov 1861.² She was the daughter of Thomas Olds.¹ Edith Olds died on 28 Feb 1863 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 1.³

     Edith Hubbard Olds was born on 25 Feb 1883.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Warner Olds and Selina H. Carew.¹

     Edith J. Olds was born on 25 Feb 1919 at Kansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jesse Sterling Olds and Edith May Parrott.¹ Edith J. Olds died on 18 Apr 1920 at age 1.² She was buried at Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas.³

     Edith Laura Olds was born in Aug 1890 at Oregon.² She was the daughter of Henry Olds and Sabra D. Randall.¹ Edith Laura Olds married Isaac Z. Wells on 13 Dec 1906 at Tillamook County, Oregon.^1,3

     Edith M. Olds was born in Feb 1895 at Oregon.³ She was the daughter of Jay Cass Olds and Bessie H. Summers.¹
     "Edith married and had children but particulars concerning her marriage and descendants are not available."¹

     Edith Mae Olds was born on 18 Mar 1895 at Minnesota.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Henry Olds and Martha Cyrella Goldsberry.¹ Edith Mae Olds died on 28 Dec 1963 at age 68.²

     Edith May Olds was born on 17 Nov 1877 at Mendota, La Salle County, Illinois.² She was the daughter of Rinaldo Lawson Olds and Martha Jane Erskine.¹ Edith May Olds died on 6 Feb 1926 at age 48.³ She was buried at Seaside Cemetery, Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine.⁴

     Edith May Olds was born on 29 Jul 1878.^2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Olds and Mary Frances Nichols.¹ Edith May Olds died on 22 Jul 1946 at Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, at age 67.⁴ She was buried at Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas.⁵
     She "lives at Delphos, Kansas."¹
Edith May Olds appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1940 at Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, as follows:
     178 owned $3000 home, Olds, Edith, head, 61, single, 3 yrs h. s., b. N. Y., had lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935.⁶
     Her obituary states:
     Delphos Republican July 25, 1946
"Edith May Olds, daughter of Charles and Mary Frances Olds, was born July 29, 1878 in Lockport, New York, and departed this life at her home in Delphos on July 22, 1946 at the age of 67 years, 11 months and 23 days.
"She came to Kansas on April 26, 1907 and has made her home in Delphos ever since. Edith has been a faithful member of the local Presbyterian Church, always ready to give of her time and service for the building of the kingdom of God. She was a faithful attendant at her church until the time of her illness.
"She leaves to mourn her passing three brothers, Willis J. and Edwin N. of Lockport, New York; and Jesse S. of Delphos.
"Funeral services were conducted at the local Presbyterian church Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. In the absence of the regular pastor, Rev. D.H. Mergler, Rev. H. G. Feldmann of the Methodist Church was the officiating clergyman. Burial was in the Delphos Cemetery.
"Music was furnished by Miss Virginia Griggs and Mrs. Frank White, Jr., accompanied by Mrs. Dean Somers.
"Pallbearers were Willard Irvine, Clarence Cain, Howard Cain, Gerald Griggs, Frank Rollings, and C.C. Dingee."⁴

     Edith Raymond Olds was born on 17 Apr 1900 at Wells River, Vermont.¹ She was the daughter of Raymond Lawson Olds and May/Mary J. McDonald.¹

     Edith Rose Olds was born on 4 Jul 1890 at Roberts County, South Dakota.^2,3 She was the daughter of Milo Nathan Olds and Ann Caroline Venner.¹ Edith Rose Olds married Benjamin J. Janssen on 28 Apr 1910 at Clay County, Minnesota.^4,5
     Edith Rose Janssen and Benjamin J. Janssen appeared on the census of 8 Jan 1920 at Stanton Village, Mercer County, North Dakota, as follows:

Edith Rose Janssen and Benjamin J. Janssen appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1930 at Stanton Village, Mercer County, North Dakota, as follows:

     Edith Willard Olds was born on 2 Feb 1876.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Allen Olds and Lizzie Maria Whipple.¹ Edith Willard Olds died in 1953.² She was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.³

     Edna Olds was born on 14 Feb 1874 at Wyanet, Bureau County, Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Hixon Olds and Anna Belle Krimmel. Edna Olds married Elmer Sapp, son of Andrew Sapp and Ann Eliza Ziegler, on 15 Oct 1891 at Wyanet, Bureau County, Illinois.^3,2 Edna Olds died on 29 Jan 1923 at Presyterian Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 48.^2,4 She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyanet, Bureau County, Illinois.⁵
     Her obituary states:
“Into a home bearing the marks of a cultured New England ancestry, broadened later by a great pioneering adventure, little Edna Olds was born.
“Small, merry, by childhood’s law, she spent happy days with her brothers and sisters in the Wyanet home, growing in stature and grace day by day, playing the old games, so well beloved by all children, and learning very many things about this mysterious and wonderful world.
“As a girl, in and out of her home, on the village street, in school and with the other girls, she was always winning and sweet, ready to do her share and quick to appreciate what others had done; a girl the older folks liked to meet and talk with. One might regret that this period of her life was so brief had she not been so happy as the girl-wife of Elmer Sapp. At seventeen this relation might have been a bit trying, but she was even more attractive then before.
               ‘Her air, her smile, her motions told of womanly completeness.
               ‘An inborn grace that nothing lacks
               ‘of culture or appliance.
               ‘The warmth of genial courtesy,
               ‘the calm of self reliance.'⁶
-- all contributed to the charm of this home. Guests came and longed to come again. She gathered here her friends and kept the hearth-fire aglow for her husband.
“When, by and by, a daughter, the baby Gladys, arrived, her heart was full and the radiance of her smile proved her complete satisfaction. Mother and daughter were great comrades and so complemented each other that both were richer, and all their joys doubled. Later, when this daughter became a bride and went to a home in another city, Mrs. Sapp was often “away” for a few days comforting her heart by a little visit in the new home.
“When she became grandmother, her whole nature expanded with the joy of the new and blessed dignity, and now, her life was bound up with these new lives and nothing was too hard to attempt for them.
“But these family duties and joys did not prevent her being interested in the world about her. One so capable could not hide her light under a bushel. She gave freely of her time and strength to every good enterprise of Princeton. The best things attracted her and won her loyal allegiance. She was so dependable. What she promised to do was done. She was resourceful, too, and self-controlled.
“As the president of the Woman’s Club, she proved her executive ability and her gracious presence was no small factor in the conduct of its affairs.
“She was beloved of the Friends in Council and the D. A. R. esteemed her a worthy descendant of a noble ancestry. Other social organizations testify to the helpfulness of her membership.
“Of her service of love in the Methodist church, where she was active in all its branches, her associates speak with unbounded praise. She will long be missed there by both old and young.
“But who shall tell of her friends! A great host! In all these various walks of life, she won love and devotion such as come to few. Even those who were not associated with her intimately, knew her worth, and a stranger meeting her on the street felt the day brighter because of the sunshine in her face.
“The splendid bravery of her last weeks was typical of her life habit. Always she kept her trouble to herself. Her joys she shared.
“Death has robbed us of her presence, but her life belongs to us and nothing can take from us the treasure of her lovely memory.
'‘I questioned one whose path with pain,
‘In the grim shadows long had lain:
‘How face you thus life’s thorny smart?
'Comrade, I bear a singing heart.⁷'"
     Another obituary for Edna states:
     “NEWS OF DEATH BRINGS SORROW TO ENTIRE CITY
     “Mrs. Edna O. Sapp, One of Princeton’s Most Loved Women,
     “Answers Final Summons At Chicago Hospital.
“One of Princeton’s best known and most loved women was called to final rest at 12 o’clock Monday night in the Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, when Mrs. Edna Olds Sapp, wife of Elmer Sapp, president of the Bureau County Independent Telephone company, succumbed to an illness from which she had suffered for several weeks. In the hope of regaining her health, Mrs. Sapp submitted to an operation some four weeks ago; but it was the will of her Maker that she should pass on to the reward she most richly deserves for a life consecrated to His teachings, and she resigned herself cheerfully to His will. During the days following the operation, the many friends and acquaintances here awaited eagerly for news of improvement in her condition; and the entire community was saddened when it became known that the end had come.
“In respect to the memory of one who had been so active in the social, civic and religious life of the community, the ladies of the Drama Circle postponed the plays which they planned this week, and the committee in charge of the dinner dance at the Bureau Valley Country club next week indefinitely postponed their event.
“Funeral services were conducted from the home, Park avenue west, at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon, the Rev. J. E. Fluck of the First Methodist church being in charge. Interment was at the Wyanet cemetery.
“Mrs. Sapp was born in Wyanet on February 14, 1874. She was married on October 15, 1891. Mr. and Mrs. Sapp came to Princeton fifteen years ago, and during her residence here she was a tireless worker in every movement for the betterment of the community. Forgetful of self and ever thoughtful of others, she seldom overlooked an opportunity to be helpful and comforting to those in need or weighed down by sorrow.
“Mrs. Sapp was president of the Women’s club at the time she became ill. She also served as president of the Drama Circle, and vice regent of the D. A. R. She was an active member of the First Methodist church, where she taught a Sunday school class of young ladies, served as president of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary society and was a member of the guild. In all these organizations, as in her home and among her friends, a cheerful and helpful influence will be missed as a result of her death.
“Mrs. Sapp is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Warner VanAiken, of Coldwater, Michigan; her mother, Mrs. J. H. Olds, of Wyanet; three grandchildren, Marjorie, Warner Bryant, and Elmer Frederick VanAiken of Coldwater; three brothers, Bryant, Howard, and John Olds of Wyanet, and three sisters, Mrs. George Dahl, Wyanet; Mrs. Charles Webster, Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Monroe Whitney, Cour d’Alene, Idaho.”.⁸

     Edna Olds was the daughter of Edwin W. Olds and Emma Develbliss.¹