22. Charles Eugene⁹ WIGHT (Reuben Jr.⁸, Reuben Sr.⁷, John⁶, Levi⁵, Nathaniel⁴, Ephraim³, Thomas², Robert¹) (#809) was born in Wood Co., OH 9 DEC 1861. Charles died 14 FEB 1931 in Putnam Co., OH, at age 69. His body was interred FEB 1931 in Continental, Putnam Co., OH.

He married Emma Elizabeth BEHNER 12 MAR 1884 in Paulding Co., OH. (Emma Elizabeth BEHNER is #810.) Emma was born 10 JUL 1866 in Lorain Co., OH. Emma was the daughter of John BEHNER and Lydia FRASY. Emma died circa 1967 in Putnam Co., OH, at age unknown. Her body was interred circa 1967 in Continental, Putnam Co., OH. Biographical History of Putnam Co., "Charles E. Wight" Charles E. Wight amoung the many young farmers of Monroe township, Putnam County, OH., none are accredited with more push and enterprise, or with a more general knowledge of affairs than the gentleman concering whom we now make specific mention. Combined with great natural intelligence he possesses an excellent education, and is consequently admirably fitted for the duties of life. Mr. Wight is of English descent, his ancestors, the Wights, five brothers, having come to this country from England in the early colonial days. They were prominently identfied with the early history of the republic, and from them descended the different branches of the Wight family, scattered all over this country. Ruben Wight,..."See Reuben Wight Sr. and Reuben Wight Jr." Charles E. Wight, the subject of this sketch, was born in Wood County, OH. He was reared as a farmer, and, with the exception of two years spent as a teacher, he has always followed this vocation. His common-school education was supplemented by a course of study at the Western Reserve Normal College, where he used his talents and opportunities to good advantage. After his marriage, Charles Wight settled upon the farm which he still occupies, and with the exception of two years passed in the City of Defiance. When he took possession of this farm, however, it was not the beautiful and fertile section of land that it now is. At that time only six acres were cleared, and the surroundings were anything but inviting, but by indefatigable industry he has made it a most substantial and comfortable farm home. In addition to this homestead, Mrs. Wight is also the owner of another tract of land in this township, the same containing forty acres. Mr. and Mrs. Wight are members of the Methodist church and Mr. Wight is a steward in the local organization of that denomination. He has always taken a deep interest in Sunday school work, has officiated as superintendent and now teaches a class in the school. He is also a member of lodge No. 737, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Oakwood. Mr. Wight is not a partisan, politically, in the sense of seeking office, and prides himself upon voting for the best man rather than for a party alone. Mr. Wight family circle is a happy one. Mr. Wight is well and favorably known throughout this section, where he is classed as one of the progressive and successful young farmers, and recognized as a public-spirited and liberal-minded citizen, ever ready to contribute his share toward the weal of the public.

Charles Eugene WIGHT and Emma Elizabeth BEHNER had the following children:

24 i. Susie Edith¹⁰ WIGHT (#1287) was born in Putnam Co., OH 27 MAR 1886. Susie died 9 AUG 1969 in OH, at age 83. She married S. Burnell TURNER 1 JAN 1916 in Putnam Co., OH. (S. Burnell TURNER is #1288.) S. was born date unknown. S. died 21 APR 1973 at age unknown.

25 ii. Cora Alta WIGHT (#1289) was born in Putnam Co., OH 31 AUG 1889.⁽⁴⁰³⁾ Cora died 29 APR 1990 in Kenton, OH., at age 100. Her body was interred 1 MAY 1990 in Monroe Twp. Cem., Putnam Co., OH.. She married twice. She married Carl WELLS 14 JUN 1916 in Putnam Co., OH. (Carl WELLS is #1290.) Carl was born circa 1888. Carl died 11 FEB 1932 at age 43. His body was interred FEB 1932. (See Carl WELLS for the continuation of this line.) She married John ANDERSON circa 1934. (John ANDERSON is #1291.) John was born date unknown. John died 5 JUN 1957 at age unknown.

Frank & Florence (Wight) Cleaves

Wedding Day

26 iii. Florence WIGHT (#797) was born in Putnam Co., OH 6 JUN 1894. Florence died 3 FEB 1984 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 89. Her body was interred 6 FEB 1984 in Monroe Twp. Cem., Putnam Co., OH.. She married Franklin Arthur CLEAVES 10 MAR 1915 in Putnam Co., OH.⁽⁴⁰⁴⁾ (Franklin Arthur CLEAVES is #798.) Franklin was born 19 AUG 1892 in Brown Twp., Paulding Co., OH. Franklin was the son of Herbert CLEAVES and Mahala Emma HOOVER. Franklin died 24 MAR 1958 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 65. His body was interred MAR 1958 in Monroe Twp. Cem., Putnam Co., OH.. (See Franklin Arthur CLEAVES for the continuation of this line.)

Florence, had diabetes, she had a leg removed do to poor circulation problems.

+ 27 iv. Harvey Arthur WIGHT was born 22 SEP 1896.

28 v. George Reuben WIGHT (#2691) was born in Putnam Co., OH 6 SEP 1898. George died 6 SEP 1898 in Putnam Co., OH, at age unknown. His body was interred SEP 1898 in Continental, Putnam Co., OH.

+ 29 vi. Mark Abraham WIGHT was born 21 SEP 1901.

30 vii. Carl Sylvanus WIGHT (#1298) was born in Putnam Co., OH 9 MAY 1903. He married Georgia (?) WIGHT date unknown. (Georgia (?) WIGHT is #2690.) Georgia was born date unknown. Georgia died APR 1990 at age unknown.

31 viii. Esther Ruth WIGHT (#1296) (still alive).

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