Rhoda Geren

Brief Life History of Rhoda

When Rhoda Geren was born about 1824, in Brown, Ohio, United States, her father, John Geren, was 55 and her mother, Easter Hill, was 45. She married John I Wardlow on 20 March 1848, in Highland, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Rhoda? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John I Wardlow
1818–1873
Rhoda Geren
1824–
Marriage: 20 March 1848
William Wardlow
1849–1919
Wardlow
1863–
Mariah Wardlow
1871–
Wardlow
1871–
George W Wardlow
1851–1893
James Irvin Wardlow
1854–1893
Mary E Wardlow
1856–1910
Samuel H Wardlow
1859–1931
Lucy Wardlow
1860–1933
Hester E Wardlow
1861–1933
Angeline Rhoda Wardlow
1867–1931

Sources (13)

  • Roda Wardlow in household of John Wardlow, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Rhoda Geren, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016"
  • Rosil Geran in entry for Angeline Mcclure, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953"

World Events (8)

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1836 · Kirtland Temple Dedicated

On March 27, 1836, the Kirtland Temple was dedicated.

1860 · Ohio supports the Union side of the Civil War

Although divided as a state on the subject of slavery, Ohio participated in the Civil War on the Union's side, providing over 300,000 troops. Ohio provided the 3rd largest number of troops by any Union state.

Name Meaning

Altered form of French Guérin (see Guerin ).

In some cases possibly also an altered form of German Gehren, a variant of Gehr 1. The surname Gehren is very rare in Germany.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.