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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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EDWIN
W. RADCLIFF, Oxford, North Monroeville p. o., one of the
representative men of his town, was born in Oxford, Erie county,
in 1844, and was a son of William K. and Chloe (Stone)
Radcliff. William was born in Litchfield county,
Conn., in 1806, and his wife in Rutland, Vt., in 1807.
They were married at Cook's Corners in 1830. William
died in 1884, leaving a widow and three children: Ada,
now Mrs. P. C. Fish, William H. and Edwin W.
Chloe settled here in 1818 with her parents.
Lewis Stone, and his family of three children, are
now living: Chloe, Mrs. Hannah
Smith and William B. William
Radcliff settled in Sandusky in 1828, and erected his
tannery, where he also began to deal in boots and shoes.
Soon after his marriage, in 1830, he settled in North
Monroeville, where he became engaged in farming, and was one of
the active men in the founding of the Congregational Church of
North Monroeville. He was engaged in farming until 1867,
when he became engaged in mining and prospecting. He
returned to Ohio, and took charge of the farm, and soon after
was married to Lovina R. La Salle, a daughter of Jane
La Salle. They have a family of two children:
Maud A. and William K. E. W. Radcliff now owns
the old homestead, which was purchased by his grandfather
Stone in 1818. It then consisted of sixty acres.
They now own fifty-five acres in addition to the original tract.
Mr. Radcliff has been town treasurer for five
years, and also held other minor offices.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 517 |
HORACE
RAMSDELL, Oxford, Bloomingville p.o., was born in
Massachusetts in 1793, and was a son of Joseph and Sarah
Ramsdell, who came from Massachusetts in 1812 and settled in
Erie county. The father and two sons served during the War
of 1812-14. Horace was the last surviving one of
the family of six children, and he died Jan. 28, 172.
Horace Ramsdell was married in 1825 to Sally Bullard,
who was born in Onondaga county, N. Y., in 1807 and came
to Erie county, O. They had a family of twelve children,
seven of whom are now living: John, born 1826; Sarah,
born in 1830; Selima, born in 1832; Addie, born in
1836; James H., born in 1840; Horace V., born in
1842; and Lydia, born in 1844. Horace V.
enlisted in the 101st Regiment in 1862, was wounded at Stone
River, for which injury he now receives a much merited pension
of $24 per month. He was a brave soldier and the last man
to leave his post. John visited California in
1849, where he remained until Mar. 9, 1865, when he returned to
Oxford. Since 1876 he has visited the Black Hills in
company with his brother James. Mr. Ramsdell's life
as a farmer was a successful one, and he left a competency for
his family and a name long to be remembered in his town.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 618 |
HORACE
W. RAND, Huron, a banker of Huron township, was born in
Portland, Me., in 1852, and was a son of William S.
and Adaline (Philbrick) Rand. Adamine died in Bangor
of 1855, leaving one son, Horace W., who settled in
Huron, O., in 1875, and was employed by the Lake Shore Railroad.
In 1885 he organized the Huron Banking Company, with a chartered
capital of $50,000, he organized the Huron Banking Company, with
a chartered capital of $50,000, which now has a surplus of
$8,000. Mr. Rand was married in 1878 to Minnie
S. Squier, a daughter of John Squier. Mr.
Rand is also engaged in the dry goods, grocery and hardware
business, being one of the firm of Hull & Rand.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 618 |
CHARLES
H. RANSOM, Margretta, Sandusky p.o., one of the
representative men of Margaretta, was born in Lyme, New London
county, Conn., Oct. 24, 1821, and was a son of Judah W. and
Nancy Maria (Colt) Ransom, who were married Oct. 10, 1813.
Nancy M. was born in 1790 and died in 1868; Judah
was born in 1784 and died Nov. 3, 1840. He was commander
of the Helen Marx, which was wrecked twenty miles out
from Buffalo and all hands perished. Mr. Ransom
left a widow and three children: Elizabeth Dennison, John C.
and Charles H. Mr. Ransom purchased a farm of 114
acres in Margretta in 1828, which his son, Charles H.,
now owns and occupies. Mr. Ransom retired in 1836,
but in 1840 he was induced to take command of his vessel, and
lost his life. Charles H. was educated at Sandusky
and afterwards became engaged in farming. He now owns a
farm of 200 acres - his home farm - and 564 acres elsewhere in
the county. From 1861 to 1865 he was largely engaged in
dealing in stock. He was married in 1847 to Susan S.
Slaughter, who was born in Yates county, N. Y.
They have had a family of six children, four sons and two
daughters: Albert H., M. Alice, Annie A., Jay W., K. J.
and Ross L. Annie A. married John H. Atwater.
Mr. Ransom is now a stockholder in the Put-in-Bay Grape Wine
Manufacturing Company, and also in the Sandusky Savings Bank.
He is now a retired farmer and capitalist. Mr. Ransom
settled on his farm in 1842.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 618 |
ISAAC
W. RANSOM, Perkins, Sandusky p.o., one of the leading and
influential men of Perkins township, was born in Tolland county,
Conn., Apr. 2, 1814, and was a son of Russell and Lucretia (Wickham)
Ransom, who were born in married in Connecticut, and in 1818
came with four children to Berlin township, in company with a
brother, Oliver, wife and child, and several other
families, making the long journey in six weeks with ox teams,
via Albany and Buffalo. Isaac W., Harriet, who
married Mr. Cary; Louisa, now Mrs. Skinner; and
Asa. Russell died in 1863, and his wife, Lucretia,
in 1856. Isaac W. was married in Berlin, Nov. 15,
1838, to Mary Wright, who was born in Dutchess county, N.
Y., in 1818. They have two sons: Delos Colvin
and George Augustus. Mrs. Ransom was a daughter of
Rev. Benjamin and Mary (Baker) Wright who were early
settlers in Erie County. Mr. Ransom purchased a
farm of one hundred acres in 1840, for which he paid $15 per
acre. He now owns a farm of 163 acres. His son,
Delos, enlisted in teh 123d Regiment, Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, in which he served for three years, when he was
discharged at the close of the war. He was wounded, and
now receives a pension. He was detailed as chief clerk at
First Brigade headquarters, Twenty-fourth Army Corps, after
receiving his injury, serving very acceptably. He was
married in 1869 to Caroline E. Taylor; George A. was
married in 1882 to Mary J. Ross, of Ontario, Canada.
They have two sons Ross D. and Webster H. Mr.
Russell Ransom produced the first peaches grown in the
county. He and his wife died in Berlin township.
Isaac settled in Perkins township in 1840, and erected his
present fine residence in 1853. He claimed that he felled
200 acres of virgin forest, but death cuts down all. He
passed away Feb. 22, 1888, and is buried in Oakland Cemetery.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 619 |
ORLANDO
RANSOM, Margaretta, Sandusky p. o., was born in Salem,
New London county, Conn., July 24, 1814, and was brought up to
farm work, He fitted himself for teaching, and taught two
or three different schools in his native State. In 1837 he
went to Ohio and taught in Clarksfield, Huron county, during the
winter of 1837-38, and from that time to 1841 in Sandusky.
He then rented lands and became engaged in general farming, in
which he continued until 1861. He then moved on to his
present farm, which, at that time, consisted of 200 acres, but
now contains 350 acres of finely cultivated land. He was
married January 12, 1847, to Louisa E. Newton, of
Sandusky. She died in 1851, leaving three children, two of
whom are now living: Emma A., now Mrs. Marshall
and William H. He married his second wife, Ellen
L. Osborn, October 29, 1852. She was born in
East Buffalo, N. Y., in 1834. They have had a family of
ten children, eight of whom are now living: MAry F.,
Nettie R., John W., Rollin M., Rush C., Lillie B., Walter O.
and Orley B., Ellen L. was a daughter of Walter and
Mary E. Osborn. Walter was born in New
York, and Mary E., in Pennsylvania. They settled in
Erie county in 1836. Mr. Ransom was the son of
Justin and Anna Ransom.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 620 |
WINIFIELD
SCOTT RAY, Margaretta, Castalia p. o., a grandson of the
pioneer settlers William and Mary Ray, who came to this
township in 1829, where Scott was born in 1846, and was a
son of Alexander and Jeannette (Sickler) Ray, of Orange
county, N. Y. They were married in Pennsylvania Mar. 15,
1829, and settled in Margaretta that same year. They had a
family of nine children, five of whom are now living: Mrs.
Milla Bush, Mrs. Lizzie Rogers, Giles W., Frank, and
W. Scott. Mr. Ray retired fron active
business life and settled in Clyde, Sandusky county, in 1870
where he died. Scott now owns 100 acres of the
homestead which was purchased by his grandfather on settlement
here. Scott was married in 1868 to Lucy H. Brown,
who was born in Margaretta. They have had a family of six
children, four of whom are now living: Elmer A., Charles O.,
Ethel and Vernie; two children died at the age of
seven and nine respectively. Mrs. Ray was a
daughter of Orlando and Laura (Boice) Brown. Mr. Brown
died February, 1882, and his wife in 1867. They left a
family of seven children. Orlando was born in 1815,
and was a son of Pliny Brown, who settled in Margaretta
in 1817.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 620 |
FREDERICK
C. REHBERG, Sandusky, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany,
Sept. 19, 1829, and was a son of John C. and Augusta
Reherg. Augusta died in 1849, leaving a family
of five children: William, John, Frederick, Mary and
Helen. John C. married his second wife, Frederica
Prohl, in 1851. They emigrated to Chicago in 1853, and
in 1854 settled in Sandusky, O., where John died in 1882,
aged 84, leaving one son by his last marriage.
Frederick C. and his brother, John, came to Canada in
1852, and William with his family settled in
McCutchenville, O., in 1852, but in 1854 they all settle in
Sandusky and became engaged in the fishing business, the father,
John C. and his three sons. In 1858 Frederick
was engaged in the fish business with Hosmer & Co., he
purchased his present stand in 1868, and became engaged in a
general grocery and provision business. Mr. Rehberg
was married in 1853 to Jeannette Berger, at Chicago.
She was born in Germany. They have had a family of four
children: Elizabeth, George, Albert and Clara.
Frederick C. enlisted in the O. V. I., and was discharged
at Columbus in 1864.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 620 |
JOHN
B. REINHEIMER, Kelley's Island, a prominent business man
of Kelley's Island, was born at Sandusky in 1844, and was a son
of Frederick and Sophronia Reinheimer, who came from
Germany and settled in Sandusky in 1836, where Sophronia
died in 1849 of cholera, leaving a family of six children, three
of whom are now living: Frederick, John B. and Kate.
Frederick died in 1880, leaving a family of six children
by a second marriage: Barbara, Charles, August,
Edward, Christina and Alfred. John B. Reinheimer
in early life was engaged in various occupations. He
settled on Kelley's Island in 1865, and became engaged in the
saloon business, after which he sold out and went in the ice
trade, and afterwards became engaged in the mercantile business,
in which he remained until 1869, when he went into the fish
business, and in 1875 purchased in present business, that of
flour, feed, hay, etc. In 1883 he purchased his dock and
storehouse, and now deals largely in coal and grape posts.
He was married in 1866 to Eliza Monghan. They have a
family of four children: Mamie, Frank, Laura and
Jessie. Mr. Reinheimer is agent for the Sandusky and
Kelley Island Steamboat Company, and attends to the general
forwarding business of the island.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 621 |
JOHN
F. RHINEMILLER, Huron p. o., was born in Huron, Erie
county, in 1843, and was a son of John and Elizabeth
Rhinemiller, who were born and married in Germany, and in
1833 came to America, and settled in Lorain county, O., and in
1834 settled in Huron, Erie county, and purchased a farm of 50
acres, and latter made an additional purchase of 87 acres.
Mr. Rhinemiller was born in 1803, and died in June, 1878,
and his wife was born in 1806, and died in January, 1879.
They had a family of eight children, six of whom are now living:
William, Eliza, Christina, who was born on the ocean;
Henry, John F., and Joseph. William enlisted,
and served until he was discharged on account of disability.
John in early life became engaged in farming, and now
owns and occupies the old homestead farm of 112 acres.
John F. was married in December, 1867, to Sarah Garritt,
a daughter of Daniel Garritt. She died May 19,
1875, leaving two children, Cora and Cortland.
Mr. Rhinemiller then married his second wife, Maggie
Paule, in March, 1878. They have had a family of three
children: Frederick, Arthur and George.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 621 |
WILLIAM
M. RHODE, Sandusky, the custom boot and shoe manufacturer
of Sandusky, was born in Hessen, Germany, in 1854, and emigrated
to America in 1868, and settled in Sandusky with his brother,
August, who opened a custom boot and shoe shop, where
William learned the trade. In 1875 he opened a shop
for himself, and now enjoys a large patronage. Three
brothers and one sister came to Sandusky; August, William M.,
Herman and Olinda. William M. was married in
1875, to Emma Scherer. They have a family of six
children: Emma, Jacob, Mabel, Viola, Amelia and Olinda.
Mr. Rhodes is about completing a pair of lady's shoes,
probably the largest ever required or worn by any person.
They are twenty-eight, and eighteen inches long, and seven and a
half inches wide on the sole, and he receives $30 for the work.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 621 |
DAVID CHESTER RICHMOND,
Perkins, Sandusky p.o., was born in Fairfield, Conn., in 1815,
and was a son of Dr. David Richmond. David
Chester received a liberal education, and in early life
became infatuated with a seafaring life, and shipped as a
midshipman on a vessel which was on its way to China. In
1835, he in company with his father, visited Erie county, when
he purchased his present homestead farm of 200 acre, for which
he paid $12 per acre. He remained here engaged in farming
until 1837, when he returned to his former home, and was married
Dec. 24, 1837, to Sarah Burr, of Weston, Fairfield
County, Conn. They have had a family of three children:
Celeste R., now Mrs. George Rich; Sarah, now
Mrs. A. W. Prout, and George B., who died in January,
1888. Mr. Richmond was elected justice of the
peace, and held that office for twelve years; he was also
elected supervisor of highways. He held all the offices of
his town, and many of the county offices also. He was
elected member of the Assembly in 1872 and in 1874, and was a
prominent member of the State Agricultural Society for six
years. He was also a member of the State Horticultural
Society, and treasurer of the State Agricultural Society.
He formed the farmers' club, and was a leading member and master
of the grange. Mr. Richmond was truly a
representative man of his county. He traveled much,
visiting all the important places in his own country, then going
to Europe, where he traveled extensively. Mr. Richmond
died Feb. 17, 1888. His widow and two daughters survive
him.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 622 |
HENRY RITTER,
Sandusky, the proprietor of the Sandusky City Cigar and Tobacco
Store, was born in Vine Hezzen, Germany, in 1837, and emigrated
to America in 1853. He settled in Baltimore, after which
he visited several cities, and finally settled in Sandusky, in
1861, as a journeyman cigar maker. He became engaged in
his present business in 1864, and now has a large trade for his
own manufactured brand of cigars. He was married in 1869
to Christina Andrews, of Danbury, Ottawa county, O.
They have a family of three sons: William H., Edwin L.
and Albert H.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 622 |
CHARLES W. ROBERTSON,
Sandusky, manager of the Robertson & Co., grocery and
provision business, which was established by William
Robertson, sr., and William, jr., in 1852.
William sr., was born in Alnwick, Northumberland county,
England, and settled in Cleveland, O., in 1849, and two years
later (1851), came to Sandusky. William Robertson, jr.,
married Mary Stinson, of Buffalo, N. Y. They were
married in Sandusky, in 1855, and has a family of fourteen
children. William, jr., responded to the call for
the first three months men, in the war of
1861, and served for two hundred days. He died Nov. 7,
1885, at the age of 53 years, leaving a widow and six children.
Charles W. was born in 1858, and was married in 1880, to
Mary Warden, of Mt. Vernon, Knox county, O.
They have had two children, Elinor and Louise.
Charles W. displays much executive ability in the
management of his large grocery and provision business.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 622 |
HENRY ROEDER,
Sandusky, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, May 30, 1839,
and was a son of Melchoir and Elizabeth (Long) Roeder.
Melchoir died in Germany, leaving a widow and seven
children, four of whom are now living, Gertrude, Henry,
John and Elizabeth. Henry came to
Sandusky in 1857, and became engaged in farming, after which he
learned the blacksmith business; in 1861 he became engaged in
this business on his own account, and in 1882 closed his shop
and enlisted in Company F, 107th O. V. I., under Captain
Traub, and was discharged at Charleston, July 10, 1865.
He married Sept. 17, 1861, to Frances Moos, who was
born in Bavaria, in 1842, and came to America in 1852, with her
parents, who died of cholera four weeks after. They had a
family of six children: Elizabeth C., Ida D.,
Frances Mary, Charles A., Catharine A. and
Mary L. On his return from the war Mr. Roeder
opened his shop and again engaged in the blacksmith business,
and has now a well established business.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 623 |
BENJAMIN H. ROGERS,
Margaretta, Castalia p. o., was born in Margaretta, in 1834, and
was a son of Stephen H. and Eliza (Hartwell) Rogers. Eliza
was born in Margaretta in 1815, and Stephen was born in Phelps,
Ontario county, N. Y., 1814. They were married in
Margaretta in 1833, and had a family of six children:
Stephen H., jr., Benjamin H., Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. Maria Clark,
and Mrs. Martha Rogers and Mrs. Elida Fox.
Stephen was a son of Jeremiah and Phebe Rogers who
settled in Margaretta in 1829, coming from New York with a
family of four sons and four daughters, two of whom are now
living: Richard H. and Mrs. Phebe Paxton.
Eliza was a daughter of Ebenezer and Mary (Lookin)
Hartwell. Mary was born in Dublin, Ireland, and
Ebenezer in Duchess county, N. Y. They were married
in Canada, and settled in Margaretta, in June, 1815, where they
died. They had a family of nine children, of whom Eliza
is the only one now living. Benjamin Rogers
enlisted in the 145th Regiment, O. V. I., under the 100-day
call, and was discharged at Camp Chase. He was married in
1859, to Mary Bardwell. They have had two children,
Dwight D. and Edna A. Dwight was educated at
the college at Adrian, Mich., and Edna is now attending
college at Akron, O. Mr. Rogers purchased the
homestead farm of 114 acres in 1863, for which he paid $50 per
acre. He now owns 172 acres, which is under a high state
of cultivation.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 623 |
DANIEL ROGERS,
Sandusky, was born in Lyons, Wayne county, N. Y., in 1828, and
was a son of George and Betsey (Ellis) Rogers, who were
married in New York, and came to Sandusky, in December, 1833.
They had a family of fourteen children, eleven sons and three
daughters, and one adopted daughter, now Mrs. Mary Ann Sears.
Eight sons and three daughters are now living: Myron,
Morris, Palmer, Daniel, Benjamin F., Jeremiah, Reuben, Joel M.,
Mrs. Mary E. Edwards, Mrs. Harriet Gregory and Mrs.
Elizabeth Dunning. One son, Dr. Smith Rogers,
died, leaving a family. The father, George Rogers,
was born in 1792, and died in 1854; his wife was born 1795, and
is now living at the age of ninety-three years. Daniel
Rogers was married Sept. 20, 1850, to Isabel Langwell,
who was born in Maryland. They have had a family of four
children: Frank U., Thomas, Edward J. and Libbie.
Daniel enlisted in Company D, 10th O. V. I., under
Colonel Smith. He was promoted several times, but was
wounded and discharged, on account of disability, at Camp
Dennison, in September, 1864. Mr. Rogers learned
the carriage making trade, and was also a carpenter and builder,
and in 1882 became engaged in the livery business.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 624 |
STEPHEN H. ROGERS,
Margaretta, Castalia p. o., was born in Margaretta, Erie county,
O., in 1838. His early life was passed in attending
school, and assisting his father with the farm work. He
enlisted in Company A, 72d O. V. I., Oct. 21, 1861, and was
discharged at headquarters 1st Division 16th A. C., Oct. 21,
1864. He was married in 1865, to Maria L. Bardwell
who was born in Margaretta, in 1838. They have had a
family of four children: Addie A., Carrie A., Henry S.
and James Garfield. Maria L., was a daughter of
Salmon D. and Lucy (White) Bardwell, who were married in
Hampshire county, Mass., in 1834, and settled in Margaretta,
that same year. Salmon was born in 1796, and died in 1852,
and his wife in February, 1872. They left two daughters,
Sarah and Maria L. Sarah A. married a Mr.
Snowden. Mr. Rogers was a son of Stephen and Eliza
(Hartwell) Rogers, who had a family of eight children, six
of whom are now living: Benjamin H., Mary L., now Mrs.
White; Stephen H., Phebe M., now Mrs. Clark;
Martha E., now Mrs. Rogers, and Alida, now
Mrs. Fox. The father, Stephen, died June 10,
1864 aged 50 years. His wife, Eliza, was born in
Margaretta, in 1815.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 624 |
CHRISTOPHER ROHRBACHER,
Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Baden, Germany, in 1808,
and settled in Northampton county, Pa., and in 1831 visited his
native homeland and returned to America with his parents, and
settled in Pennsylvania, but in the spring of 1832 they settled
in Perkins township, where Christopher purchased his
present homestead of 57½ acres, in
1832, for which he paid $6 per acre, and in 1848 purchased 25
acres adjoining his first purchase. His parents were
Christian and Johanna Rohrbacher who had a family of five
children: Christopher, Christina, Elizabeth, John
and Johanna. Christian died in 1848, aged 75
years, and the mother of 1856, aged 71 years. Mr.
Rohrbacher was married in 1846 to Christina Easterday.
She died in 1860, leaving a family of five children:
Elizabeth, Matilda, Henry, Leah and Sarah. He
married his second wife, Mr. Elizabeth Nicolar, in 1862.
She was born in Baden, and had a family of six children by her
first husband: Frederick, Charles, John, Christian, Julia
and Ezra.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 624 |
EDWARD
ROSEKELLY, Huron p. o., a general farmer of Huron
township was born in Devonshire, England, in 1814, and married
in 1840 to Mary Garland Jeffry, of
Cornwall, England. They emigrated to Huron in 1842, and
became engaged in farming. They purchased the homestead
farm of 61 acres in 1860, for which they paid $33 per acre.
The homestead farm now consists of 160 acres of well-improved
land. Mr. Rosekelly died in 1879. They had a
family of six children, five of whom were born in America, and
four of whom are now living: Mary Ann, John,
William and George; and Elizabeth, who was
born in England, married George H. Harris, and died,
leaving a family of six children; and a son, Edward, was
born in 1844, and was killed by the fall of a tree Jan. 19,
1887. Mrs. Rosekelley was a daughter of George
and Elizabeth (Garland) Jeffrey, who came to Huron
county from England, in 1840. Here they died, leaving a
family of ten children, five of whom are now living, four sons
and a daughter, Mrs. Rosekelley.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 625 |
CHARLES
ROSS, jr., Sandusky, dealer in stoves and tinware, was
born in Sandusky in 1845, and was a son of Charles and Margha
(Margard) Ross, who were born in Germany, and came to
Sandusky in 1847. They have had a daughter of Jacob and
Theresa (Measeg) Ritter. They have two children:
Frank A., born in Dec. 25, 1879, and Charles A.,
born in April, 1885. Mr. Ross became engaged in his
present business in 1880.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 625 |
NICHOLAS
F. RUDOLPH, Perkins, Sandusky p.o., a gardener and farmer
of Perkins township, was born in Sandusky in 1853, and was a son
of Jonas and Elizabeth Rudolph, who were born in Kur
Hessen, Germany, where they were Jonas died in
1856. He was a weaver in early life, but after settling in
Sandusky became engaged in farming. Nicholas was
married in December, 1883, to Lizzie Halt, who was born
in Perkins township. They purchased 1¾
acres, and now have a farm of 6 acres. He erected his
present dwelling and outbuildings in 1872 and 1883. He was
elected treasurer of the township in 1887 and '88.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 625 |
DE WITT C.
RUFF, Sandusky, was born in Canada in 1858, and was a son
of Christopher and Emma (Ayling) Ruff, who were born and
married in Amberly, Sussex county, England, and settled in
Canada in 1856 and moved to Sandusky in 1858. They have
two sons: William and DeWitt C. Mr.
Ruff was a contract builder, and in 1873 became engaged in
the undertaking business, succeeding J. C. and C. F.
Zollinger in that branch of trade. In 1878 his son,
DeWitt C., became his partner, and they purchased the
furniture business of A. L. Lyman, and carried on the
business successfully. In January, 1886, they purchased
the carpet and draping business of C. L. Wagner, and they
now do business under the firm name of C. Ruff, Son & Kugler.
This firm is now engaged in several branches of trade.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 625 |
RICHARD
RUGGLES, Berlin, Ceylon p. o., was born in Vermillion in
1827, and was a son of Hon. Judge Almon and Rhoda (Sprague)
Ruggles. She was a native of Vermont, and her husband,
the judge, was born in Connecticut. They were married in
Erie county. The judge died in 1840, and his wife in 1850.
They had two sons: Charles and Richard.
The judge had two daughters by a previous marriage:
Rebecca, Mrs. Case; and Betsey, Mrs. Dr. Phillips.
Rhoda left a family of three daughters, by a previous
marriage. Richard Ruggles is now the only surviving
one of the family. He was married in 1848, to
Elinor E. Post, who was born in Fitchville, Huron county.
They have a family of six children: Almon, Frances,
Charles, Ashbel, Lilian, who married S. L. Hill and
Nellie. Judge Ruggles came to Erie county in 1805,
and was in the employ of the Fireland surveyor, and in 1807
settled in this count as a general surveyor. In 1808
Ju8dge Wright assisted him and both became active agents for
the various interests of eastern owners. Judge Ruggles
purchased one mile square, which Richard now owns,
and occupies a part. The judge was a prominent man of the
county. The Ruggles grove and picnic grounds are
among the most attractive picnic grounds in the county.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 26 |
LAFAYETTE
RUSSELL, Margaretta, Castalia p. o., was born in Sandusky
in 1853, and was a son of Alonzo and Sarah Ann (Baker)
Russell. Alonzo was born in Greenfield,
Highland county, O., in 1817. They were married in Groton,
Erie county, in 1849. Alonzo died Feb. 17, 1873,
leaving a widow and eight children, seven of whom are now
living: Sophronia, Lafayette, Mary,
Davis, Emma, George and Sarah.
Frank died at the age of nineteen years. Lafayette
was married September 27, 1887, to Nettie Lemon, a
daughter of Daniel and Mary B. Lemmon, of
Margaretta.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 626 |
JACOB
RUTH, Sandusky, a dealer in and packer of pork, and curer
of hams and bacon, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1831, and was
married in 1858 to Hananh Hoerner, and with one
son emigrated to America in 1859, and settled in Sandusky.
They now have a family of three sons, Martin, Jacob, jr.
and John. Mr. Ruth found employment
with the firm of Baer & Co., on Settlement here, and on the
death of Mr. Nathan Baer, his son
Abraham and Mr. Ruth formed the present
partnership, and have carried on the business ever since.
They now have the only extensive packing establishment in the
city.
Source: History of Erie County, Ohio - Published,
Syracuse, N. Y. - by D. Mason & Co., Publishers -1889 - Page 626 |
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