Joseph Deem

Joseph Deem
BIRTH
20 Sep 1801
Campbell County, Kentucky, USA
DEATH
14 Feb 1873 (aged 71)
Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL
Mound Hill Cemetery
Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA Show MapGPS-Latitude: 39.7413390, Longitude: -84.6472724
MEMORIAL ID
6027110 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 1
From "History of Preble Co, OH 1881" pg 153-154

Joseph Deem. the father of the Well-known family in this township, was for many years a resident of Preble County and one of the best known and most universally respected citizens, and a man of true worth and the most exemplary character. He was born on the 20th day of September, 1801 in Campbell Co, VA, and moved to Ohio with his parents in 1810. they settled near Middleton, Butler Co, and there Joseph Deem continue to reside until 1836, when he was led to make his home in Preble Co.

Previous to his coming into this locality, December 18, 1823, he was married to Frances (commonly called Fanny) Torr, who was born in Shelby Co, KY Nov 1, 1800. On coming into the county, Mr. and Mrs. Deem took up their residence on the farm about two miles northwest of Eaton, where James Deem now lives. Here Joseph Deem remained and labored all of the rest of his life. He died Feb 14, 1873, and his wife Jan 15, 1874.

Both were consistent and zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Deem was converted Aug 12, 1821, at a camp meeting held on Indian Creek, Butler Co, and joined the church 3 days thereafter. His wife became a church member in 1823, and was therefore connected with the denomination almost as long as her husband. Both were communicants for one half a century, and during that time were always to be found among the active and earnest supporters of the several organizations with which they are identified, and especially of the church in Eaton, in which they enjoyed fellowship over 35 years.

Mr. Deem was politically a Democrat during his whole lifetime, and it might be remarked in this connection that all of his sons are adherents of the same party to which the father belonged.

Joseph Deem and his wife were the parents of 9 children, and it is a noteworthy fact that of this large family, the youngest of whom is 36 years of age, not a single death has occurred. The oldest of the family, William, who was born Sep 26, 1824, has been twice married, the 1st time to a Miss Kenzie, and after her death to his present wife, Sarah Harshman. Buckner Deem, born Aug 19, 1826, married Mary Kesling, Mary Ann (Fall) was born Apr 28, 1828; Maria Surface was born Apr 2, 1831; John Deem, born Jun 6, 1833, married Malinda Risinger; Jane (Spact) was born Nov 13, 1835; Francis M. Deem, Born May 26, 1838, married Flora Dunlap; George Deem, born Jun 13, 1841, married Fanny Bruce; James Deem born Aug 2, 1844, married Mary Elizabeth Bruce, born Nov 25, 1849, sister of the wife of George Deem; and daughter of Hardin and Susannah (Swigert) Bruce. They were married on Christmas evening, 1868; and have one child, Charles Hardin Deem, born Feb 14, 1879.

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Deem, which is upon the old homestead of the Deem family is the subject of an illustration in this volume.

Joseph Deem is found in Madison Twsp, Butler Co, OH in 1830 census (pg47).

Joseph DEEM and his wife moved to Preble County in 1836 and took up residence about two miles northeast of Eaton. He worked his farm all of his life. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is found in Washington Twsp, Preble Co, OH in 1840 (pg 126), 1850 (p225), 1860 (p. 105b), and 1870 (p274a).

Abstract from Eaton Democrat

Joseph Deem d. Feb 14, 1873 age 71y4m24d. Born Ky. Moved to this county 1836.

DEEM, Joseph, died in Eaton, Born in Kentucky, moved to Preble in 1836. Died on February 14, 1873 age 71 years 4 months 14 days. Methodists. Born in Campbell Co, KY September 20, 1801, moved with parents to near Middletown, Butler Co. in 1810. On Dec 18, 1823, married Frances Torr, who survives.

Family Members
Parents

Johann Nicholus Deem
1756–1835

Mary Magdalena Diehl Deem
1753–1845

Spouse

Frances Torr Deem
1800–1874 (m. 1823)

Siblings

Adam Deem
1779–1829

Christina Deem Israel
1779–1834

Mary Deem Chambers
1783–1870

Elizabeth Deem Black
1783–1867

Barbery Deem Chambers
1786–1846

John Howard Deem
1790–1862

Catherine Deem Cooch
1795–1873

Thomas Deem
1796–1853

Children

William T. Deem
1824–1905

Buckner Deem
1826–1901

Mary Ann Deem Fall
1828–1905

Maria Deem Surface
1831–1890

John T. Deem
1833–1913

Jane Deem Spacht
1835–1881

Francis Marion Deem
1838–1911

George W. Deem
1841–1902

James K Deem
1844–1891

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