by Carmony Goecke | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
SUTHERLY FAMILY SERIES POST #6: While Wes and Kate Sutherly were neither born in Elizabeth Township, they loved their community. They served actively as members of Cove Spring Church and on a committee of concerned township citizens that in 1993 opposed the potential...
by Carmony Goecke | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Sutherly grandchildren (ten in total) grew up in Elizabeth Township, the third generation to do so. They went to Elizabeth Elementary School and Miami East High School, participating in many school activities. Their participation in 4-H and FFA have also been a...
by Carmony Goecke | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Wes and Kate’s farm eventually became known as “the dairy” as it was where their four sons milked Holsteins until 2003. Even after Wes and Kate’s children married and had families of their own, the dairy remained the hub for Sunday evening meals. Without fail, Kate...
by Carmony Goecke | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the 1950s and 1960s, the farm on State Route 201 was a gathering place for friends and neighbors, with pickup basketball games, and horse and pony rides up and down the road. Among those who took part in these rides were Harold and Alma Young (and occasionally...
by Carmony Goecke | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
In 1929, just prior to the Great Depression, Angelo W.(“A.W.” or “Ang”) and May Miller moved from Greene County to a farm they had purchased at 2570 S. State Route 201 with their 14-year-old daughter, Catherine, better known to most as “Kate.” A.W. Miller (1876-1953)...
by Carmony Goecke | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The following series of posts will be centered on a well-known family of Elizabeth Township. The Sutherly family have been an integral part of the agricultural heritage of Elizabeth Township for over one hundred years. Their dedication to excellence in the science and...
