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Theodore Umstead’s Secret

Ai enhanced and upscaled image of Theodore Umstead, 2025. (Source: Google Gemini)

Theodore Umstead’s death in 1910 revealed a twenty-five year old secret. Theodore Umstead (1846-1910) was a well-known resident of New Philadelphia’s West End, a cabinet maker who served as a private in the 12th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry during the Civil War. He lived a seemingly quiet life until his death on February 27, 1910, atContinue reading “Theodore Umstead’s Secret”

Death Behind Closed Doors: The Gray and Llewellyn Tragedy

AI generated image depicting James Gray and Kitty Llewellyn on the bed in the Grimm boarding house in November 1910. (Source Microsoft Designer)

New Philadelphia was shaken in 1910 when a secret meeting between two familiar residents ended in scandalous death. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Click here for resources toContinue reading “Death Behind Closed Doors: The Gray and Llewellyn Tragedy”