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Charles Muth served in the Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Airborne Infantry. He was also president of SEP, Inc. in Huntington, WV.

Charles was given a crystal bowl in Feb 1970 by his cousin Lena Singer Long. The bowl had been a wedding present given to Anton and Lena (Singer) Muth in 1883. (Anton and Lena Muth are Charles Muth's grandparents.) Lena Singer Muth gave the bowl to her niece Lena Singer Long in 1936. She in turn gaven the bown to Charles Muth.

Charles Austin Muth, together with Irene Fox, compiled "The Singer Family History" in 1970. He traveled to old farms and homesteads throughout West Virginia and southeastern Ohio. He visited relatives to gather as much information as possible to make the book accurate and interesting. He went to many churches in the area to examine original records, and he corresponded with friends in Germany to research records there.

Charles married Mabel Rodella Roach about 1955 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA. Mabel was born on 21 Dec 1934 in West Virginia, USA; died on 20 Feb 2009 in West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rinehart Anton Muth lost his left eye as a result of smallpox at age 18. He wore a glass and later a plastic eye. Married at St. Joseph Church in Huntington, WV. by the Reverend H. B. Altmeyer. He changed the spelling to Rinard after moving to Wayne County, Huntington, WV. Worked as a lumber buyer and inspector to the Penn Table Company in which he owned stock. He was buyer of Appalachian Hardwood for most of his life. He was General Manager of Huntington Hardwood Corporation after selling his interests to his brother William H. Muth. Attended St. Mary's Parochial School in Mariett, Ohio 1903-1904. He was promoted to 8th grade, having completed 7th grade in June 1904. His teacher was Sister Mercedes. Brought the last large raft of logs down the Big Sandy River during flood time in 1927. Railroads completely took over this type of means to move logs from mountains to the Ohio River Valley. 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus-awarded cane in 1964. Rinard raised Partridge Plymouth Rock chickens for a hobby. He showed his prize chicken in many fairs and poultry shows, including Madison Square Garden in NYC in 1950, the Oklahoma State Fair, Atlantic City Fair, Ohio State Fair and many others. He belonged to the National Club for Partridge Plymouth Rock Chickens. He donated a stained glass window to Sacred Heart Church in Huntington, WV. Rinard went to Pittsburg with his sister at an early age after his Aunt Meline Muth, wife of Kaspar Muth died. He ran his uncle's store until he sold all merchandise which took about a year. He then went back to Marietta where he and his brother struck out on their own in the lumber business as partners. Rinard A. Muth, William H. Muth, Mrs, Burns and a Mr. Baker owned the North East Lumber Company. This was the principle supplier of the Penn Table Co. William H. Muth and Rinard A. Muth sold out to Mr. Baker and Mr. Burns. The Muth brothers then formed the Huntington hardwood Company. Referred to locally as "Uncle Joe".

Rinehart married Agnes Landers on 19 Nov 1913 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA. Agnes was born on 25 Oct 1893 in Ohio, USA; died on 2 Dec 1954 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From Muth & Fox::
Anton Joseph Muth's baptismal sponsors were Anthony and Mary Kress.

The marriage license for Anton Muth and Helena Singer was paid for by Helena's brother John Singer. This is recorded at the Noble Co. Courthouse, Vol. 6, pg 140. Anton and Helena were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fulda, Noble Co., Ohio by Father D.J. Kluber. Witnesses were Anton Kress and Sebastian Singer.

After their marriage, Anton and Helena lived with her parents in Fulda while they saved their money for a farm of their own. With the money Anton earned and the dowry given to Helena by her father, the couple bought a farm on Pawpaw Creek (Elk Twp., Noble Co.) two years later on 3 Apr 1883 from Anton's parents. They paid $1500 for the 76 acre farm. (Vol. 29, pg 254, Noble County records)

The Muth's oldest child, Francis, was born before they purchased the farm. Their remaining five children were all born on the farm on Pawpaw Creek. They joined the old St. Henry's Church in Harriettsville and raised their six children. In the 1890s, Anton Muth and his brother John were two of the men who used their teams to haul stone for the construction of the new St. Henry's Church in Harriettsville. They did this whenever they could for two years. Andy and Lana were baptismal sponsors of Anthony Joseph Singer born 17 Jun 1896, near Harriettsville.

The children attended the one-room schoolhouse at District No. 2, Elk Twp., Noble County, Ohio. The schoolhouse was located on Pawpaw Creek between the John Adam Muth farm and Anton Muth's farm. The schoolteacher was Ed Smithberger. Charles A. Muth, a grandson of Anton, still had the doorknob from the schoolhouse door in 1970.

The Muths lived on the farm on Pawpaw Creek until 28 March 1901. Anton and Helena Muth sold their 76 acre farm to A.G. Parks for $1475 --- $25 less than they had paid for it seventeen years earlier. (Vol. 29, pg 61, Noble Co. records) Andy and Lena auctioned off their farm equipment and animals and made $3000 from the sale. With their neighbors, they stayed up all night to guard the money. The next day, they left for Marietta. They took two days to make the trip; staying the night in their wagon on a covered bridge because of a rainstorm. In Marietta, they bought a home at 730 Seventh St. Andy went to work at the Marietta Chair Factory, which is now part of Marietta College.

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From the 1900 census: 45 year old farmer Anthony J. Muth lived on a farm he owned in Elk Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with his 43 year old wife Halena and their six children: Francis (17), Louvina (16), William H. (14), Ablona M. (12), Rinehart A. (10), and Ervan M (5). Everyone in the household could read and write English.

Anton married Helena Magdalena Singer on 25 Apr 1881 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA. Helena (daughter of Franz Joseph Jakob Singer and Maria Magdalena Zwick) was born on 12 May 1857 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA; died on 2 Jan 1939 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]