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HISTORY OF ERIE CO., OHIO
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches
of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers
Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich
Published, Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -
1889
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HENRY FABER, Perkins,
Sandusky P. O., was born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, November
2, 1831. He came to New York in 1846, and in 1848 settled in
Sandusky, where he remained until 1850, when he went to
Detroit. March 4, 1852. he joined a company of 42 persons,
and started for California by overland route via Salt Lake.
They lost seven men and eight horses on their journey, and
arrived in California in August, 1852. He remained here five
years engaged in mining and prospecting, and returned home
via the Panama route. He again settled in Sandusky in 1857,
where he purchased his present homestead farm of 100 acres.
He was married in 1857 to Elizabeth Zund, who
was born in Pennsylvania. She died January 28, 1885. They
had a family of six children: Joseph, Lewis, Lena, Fred,
Henry and Philomena. Mr. Faber's father died in
Germany in 1835, leaving a widow and three children, who all
came to America.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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JOHN A. FALK, Sandusky, a
notary public, and fire, life and accident insurance agent,
was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 21, 1825.
He was educated in Germany, and became engaged in teaching.
In 1851 he came to America, and settled in Pittsburg, Pa.,
where he taught until 1856, when he was called to Rochester
as a teacher in German, and in 1861 went to a larger field
of usefulness in Chicago, and after the large fire there he
settled in Sandusky, where he taught until 1877, when he
resigned his position in the German department of the
Sandusky High School, and became engaged in his present
business. His first wife was Wilhelmine Franziska
Roessing. They had a family of five children:
Theodore, Louis, Rudolph, John, Adam, and Florence.
All the children are now residents of Chicago. He
married his second wife, Louisa C. Sandway, in
Chicago in 1864. They have a family of three children
now living: Edward S., Bertha and Louisa.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
565 |
FREDERICK FEDERER,
Sandusky, was born in Grossheppach, Wurtemburg, Germany,
in1821, and was a son of Frederick and Henrietta Federer,
who had a family of four children, three of whom came to
America: Gottleib, Frederick and Henrietta.
Christian resides in Germany, Gottleib died in
Chicago, Ill., in 1887, and Henrietta resides in
Philadelphia, Pa. Frederick emigrated to
America in 1848, and settled in Sandusky, O., in 1849.
He was married in 1847, in Switzerland, to Zelaide Olempe
Callame, of French descent. She was born in
Ferrier county, Berne, Switzerland. She died in
Sandusky, O., in 1878. They had a family of six
children. Three died at an early age, and three are
still living. Ernest C. was born in Fremont,
O., in 1850, he now lives in Detroit, Mich., and is a
professor of chemistry. He was married in 1878 to
Emma Minthorne; they have one son, George.
Leopold S. was born in Sandusky, O., in 1852, is a
shoemaker by trade, and was married in 1876 to Sophia
Hemmerly. They have five children: Charles,
Edward, Frederick, Elsie and Philip. Arnold J.
was born in Sandusky, O., in 1859. The last heard from
him he was in Cincinnati, O. Mr. Federer
learned the shoemaker trade, and on settlement here became
engaged in that business, and is now one of the leading shoe
merchants of the city.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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JOHN A. FEUERSTEIN,
Sandusky, the custom boot and shoe manufacturer of Sandusky,
was born in Baden, Germany, in 1831, and was a son of
Frank and Catharine Feuerstine. John A., emigrated
to America in 1851, and spent a year in Buffalo, and in 1852
settled in Cleveland, O. He was married June 12, 1854,
to Mary E. Rieber, who was born in Baden, and came to
Buffalo, N. Y., in 1836, and settled in Cleveland in 1854.
They have had a family of three children: John C.,
George F. and Emma F., and one grandson,
Albert G. H. Feuerstein. John A. enlisted in
Company E, 107th Ohio Regiment in 1862, and was discharged
at Charleston, S. C., in July, 1865. He went out under
Colonel Meyers, and was wounded at the battle of
Chancellorsville. He is a great lover of books, and
has one of the finest collections in the State, showing a
cultivated taste.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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MICHAEL FISCHER,
Sandusky, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1824, and was
a son of Joseph and Mary Fischer. Michael
emigrated to Sandusky in 1849, and afterward settled in
Thompson, Seneca county, where he became engaged in farming.
He was married in Seneca county in 1850, to Cresentia
Daugelmeier, of Wurtemburg, Germany. They have had
a family of three children: Charles, Theresa
and Michael jr. Mr. Fischer settled in
Sandusky in 1852, and became engaged in teaming; in 1864 he
purchased a plat of ground on which he erected several
dwellings and stores, and became engaged in a general
grocery and provision business. In 1879 he purchased
his farm in Ottawa county, and in 1880 retired from his
grocery business and became engaged in farming. In
1882 he lost his barn, seven horses and several cattle by
fire. His son, Michael, jr., died in January,
1885. His wife, Cresentia, died Aug. 30, 1885.
Mr. Fisher returned to Sandusky, and again became
engaged in the grocery and provision business. He
married his second wife, Mary Meyer, May 3, 1886.
Mr. Fischer is one of the leading men of his ward,
and is now serving as alderman. His brother, George,
came to Erie county in 1850. He died Aug. 22, 1888, on
his farm, three miles south of Sandusky, leaving a widow.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
567 |
EDWARD P. FISHER, Huron
p. o., owner and proprietor of the Wheeling and Lake Erie
House, opposite the depot, was born in York county, Pa., in
1837, and was a son of John and Mary (Everhardt) Fisher.
Edward learned the mason's trade in Maryland, and
settled in Erie county, O., in 1858, as a journeyman
plasterer. He enlisted in Company F, 197th Ohio
Regiment, and was promoted to corporal, served during the
war, and was discharged at the close, at Columbus, with his
regiment. He was married in Huron in 1860, to Mary
Faulkner, who was born in England. They have four
children now living: Sarah, James, John R. and
Edward Andrew. John Fisher died in
Pennsylvania in 1856, leaving a widow and two sons.
They had a family of ten children in all, two of whom are
now living. The widow came to Huron and died here in
1857. Edward P. Fisher retired from the mason
business in 1886.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
566 |
GEORGE W. FLEMING,
Groton, Sand Hill p. o., was born in Groton, 1838, and was a
son of the pioneer settlers, John and Nancy (Paxton)
Fleming. Nancy was born in Erie county, N. Y.,
July 21, 1802, and John was born in Allegany county,
Pa., Aug. 1, 1798. John was a son of John
and Mary Fleming, who settled in Groton among the very
first settlers of that section, and purchased a farm.
John sr.'s wife lived to the good old age of
103years. They had a family of five children.
John, jr., and Nancy were married Sept. 8, 1823,
and had a family of six children, three of whom are now
living: John P., born Aug. 10, 1825; Mary
Ann, born Oct. 19, 1830, and George W., born Apr.
25, 1838. John, jr., died Jan. 1, 1863, and his
wife, Nancy, died Aug. 29, 1877. Mary
was a daughter John Paxton, who settled here about
1810. George W. was married in 1875 to Mereb
C. Kershner, who was born in Springfield, O., in 1852.
They have five children living: Frank A., George W., jr.,
Florence S., Bertha B. and Arden Ellsworth.
George W. enlisted in Company C, 101st O. V. I., Aug.
12, 1862, under Colonel Stern, and was discharged in
1863 on account of disability. He enlisted in the Home
Guards, and they were ordered out on 100-day call, and
discharged at Camp Chase. He was promoted to first
lieutenant, and now receives a pension. His wife was a
daughter of William and Mary Kershner.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
567 |
JAMES FORD, Groton, Belleview
p. o., a retired farmer, was born in Devonshire, England, in
1816, and was a son of Samuel and Sarah Ford, who
died in England, having a family of nine children, six of
whom are now living: Samuel, jr., and Jane
reside in England, and four came to America in 1836/
They were Mary, Sarah, John and James. James
Ford first settled in Huron county, where he became
engaged in farming, in which he was engaged for eight years.
In 1841 he purchased his present homestead of 53½
acres, for which he paid $1,000, and in 1844 he was married
to Mary A. Rowcliff, who was born in Devonshire
England, in 1821. They have had two children,
Charles M. and Helen Augusta. Helen was
married in 1868 to O. B. Deyo; they have had two
sons. Charles M. was married in December, 1874,
to Salina McKesson; they have had one son, Bert.
James Ford settled in Groton on his farm in 1844, and
now owns a farm of 600 acres, a large portion of which is
under cultivation. He has visited his native country
twice, and has been an active man in the interest of
his county, but is not an office seeker. Mrs. Ford
was a daughter of John and Grace Rowcliff, of
Devonshire, England. They emigrated to America in
1836, with their family of six children. Mrs. Grace
died and was buried at sea. John was born in
1795, and died in 1861. His children were Rev.
William, Rev. John, jr., Mary A., James, George and
Charles. William enlisted in the 13th Illinois
Cavalry and served for three years as captain under
Colonel Capron.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
567 |
JOSIAH FOWLER, Margaretta,
Castalia, p. o., a pioneer settler of Margaretta, was born
in Westfield, Mass, in 1800, and was a son of Medad and
Lovisa Fowler. Josiah was brought up to farm work
having the usual school advantages. The parents had a
family of ten children, who of whom are now living,
Louisa and Josiah. Richard Fowler visited
Margaretta in 1810, intending to remain with his uncle,
Frederick Falley, who had then a contract for the entire
township, intending to sell it in lots. But during the
War of 1812 many returned to the East, and among these was
Richard, who settled in Painesville, O. In 1816
Richard settled in Painesville, Lake county, and in
1818 Medad purchased two farms in Margaretta, of 226
acres, for which he paid $3 per acre. His son,
Harvey, settled on this farm in 1819, and Josiah
visited Harvey in 1821, and in 1830 Josiah
settled in Margaretta, working with his brother, Harry,
as a partner. Josiah was married in 1833 to
Sophronia Stocking, who was born in Westfield, Mass., in
1812. Sophronia was a teacher, and came West to
teach school.. They have had a family of four children:
Zervia, Katie, Sophronia and a son who died when but
seven weeks old. He settled on his present
homestead of 110 acres in 1833, which was purchased in 1818.
Mr. Fowler was an old line Whig, and a strong friend
of the Abolition cause, and voted the Abolition ticket at
the second presidential nomination. He was a man held
in high esteem by his fellow men.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
568 |
ALLEN FOX, Perkins, Sandusky
p. o., was born in Perkins, Erie County, July 11, 1826, and
was a son off Roger and Polly (Weatherly) Fox, who
was born and married in Hartford county, Conn., and settled
in Perkins in 1821, where they purchased a farm of 100
acres, paying therefor $2 per acre. His wife, Polly
W., was born Jan. 1, 1800, and died Feb. 28, 1881.
Roger was born May 20, 1797, and died Feb. 28, 1883.
They had a family of nine children, four of whom are now
living, Amelia, Mrs. Gallaway; Allen, Sylvester, Charles
B. Allen was married May 4, 1851, to Eliza C.
Barlett, who was born in Sharon, Schoharie county, N. Y.
They had a family of ten children, Polly C., John R.,
Joseph A., Ida M., George B., Emma I., Sylvester D., Mary
L., Martha A., and Lucy F. Eliza C. was a
daughter of John H. Barlett, who settled here in
1845. Four children were married: Polly C.,
Joseph A., George B. and Martha A.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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JOHN M. FOX, Sandusky, was
born in Prussia, Nov. 18, 1824. He learned the tailor
trade and emigrated to America in 1849, when he settled in
New Orleans where he worked at his trade until 1852, when he
became engaged in the merchant tailoring business, and at
the breaking out of the war came North and settled in
Sandusky in 1861, and in 1865 purchased his present business
place and is now engaged in a general mercantile business.
He was married Jan. 16, 1866, to Pauline Rheinegger
of Sandusky. She was in Switzerland and was a daughter
of Anthony Rheinegger. They have had a family
of seven children, Anna, Frank, Robert, Katie, Clara,
Mattie and Fannie. Anna was married in
July, 1887, to James Curtis. She died Sept. 27,
1888.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
569 |
WILLIAM N. FOX, Perkins,
Sandusky p. o., was born in Perkins township in 1835, and
was a son of Alvin and Frances D. (Johnson) Fox, who
were married in Perkins in 1830. Frances was
born in Tolland County, Conn., and her husband in
Glastonbury, Conn, in 1804. They had a family of eight
children, Polly L., Mary L., William N., Solomon and
Julia E. Alvin died in 1869, and his
wife, Frances, in 1864. Albert was a
master of different vessels on the lake. On his first
trip he was shipwrecked near Chicago in 1821, and the crew
found their way back to the East on foot. He became
master in 1830, after which he visited and spent his winters
in Perkins township with his uncle. Frances D.
was a daughter of Pliny and Betsey (Davis) Johnson,
who were married Mar. 29, 1806, at Hebron, Tolland county,
Conn. They settled in Perkins township in 1810, and
had a family of six children, only one of whom is now
living, Mrs. Mary Radcliff. William N. Fox
was married Oct. 6, 1869, to Sarah F. Marshall,
of Perkins, where she was born in 1849. They had a
family of four children, Francis M., Frank W., Emery D.,
Thurman C. Sarah E. was a daughter of Joseph
and Lucina (Chatman) Marshall, who settled here in 1848.
Lucina died in April, 1886, leaving four children,
Sarah E., Hannah M., William C. and Rosa E.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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CONRAD FRANK, Sandusky, the
leading baker and confectioner of Sandusky, was born in
Baden, Germany, in 1849, and was a son of Henry and
Catharine Frank. Conrad was married in 1872 to
Caroline Beck, and they emigrated to America in 1879,
and settled in Sandusky. They have had a family of
three children, Fred, William and Julius.
Mr. Frank, on settlement here purchased his residence
and erected his baking shop, adn is now carrying on a
successful business. One of his sisters, Mary Frank,
who settled in Sandusky.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page
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