BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
HISTORY OF PICKAWAY CO., OHIO
and Representative Citizens
Edited and Compiled by
Hon. Aaron R. Van Cleaf
Circleville, Ohio
Publ. 1906
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JOHN H. ZEHRUNG,
one of the best-known business citizens and old
residents of Tarlton, who has been commercially engaged
here for over half a century, was born at Tarlton, Dec.
10, 1832, and is a son of Peter and Catherine (Holsman)
Zehrung and grandson of Jacob Zehrung.
The Zehrung family,
from its orthography, probably originated in
Switzerland, emigrating from there at a very early day
to Pennsylvania. The father and grandfather of our
subject established the family in Salt Creek township
when this section was but a great wilderness. The
names of Jacob and Peter Zehrung appear in the
records as pioneers. Peter Zehrung died in
1837, aged 43 years.
John H. Zehrung, who was left fatherless in his
boyhood, was reared at Tarlton or in the near vicinity,
attended the early schools, and while still young began
through his own industry to provide for himself.
What 18 years of age he became clerk for Eli
Creager, who at that time kept the leading general
store at Tarlton, and worked for him for five years.
Mr. Zehrung then became a manufacturer and dealer
in tinware and stoves, having James Sanderson in
partnership with him for a time, the firm name being
Sanderson & Zehrung. Since the death of Mr.
Sanderson, Mr. Zehrung has continued alone in
the business. Through his industry and business
integrity he has been amply successful, and, although he
started out with no capital. he is now considered one of
the town‘s substantial men. He owns a farm of 86
acres in Fairfield County, and another, of 80 acres, in
Hocking County.
On Jan. 1, 1855, Mr. Zehrung was married to
Maria S. Kraft, who was born May 8, 1837, in
Pickaway County, Ohio. They have three children,
viz.: Elizabeth C., wife of S. S. Spring,
of Roseville, Ohio; Samuel P., a resident of
Roseville: and Mary C., wife of D. W. Macklin,
a well-known teacher in the public schools. residing not
far from Tarlton, in Fairfield County.
Mr. Zehrung is identified with the Republican
party and has had great confidence shown him by his
political organization. having been elected by it
treasurer of Salt Creek township for 11 consecutive
years. Formerly he was very active in the lodge of
Odd Fellows at Tarlton, of which he was treasurer for 30
years, and still takes a deep interest in the order to
which he has belonged since 1854. He is a leading
member of the Presbyterian Church at Tarlton and is one
of the elders. Mr. Zehrung is held
in very high esteem by his fellow citizens and his
relations with them are those of cordiality and good
will.
Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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ENOS ZWAYER,
the owner and operator of one of the finest farms in
Madison township, consisting of 134 acres of
well-improved land, was born June 29, 1840, in this
township, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Dunkle)
Zwayer.
Joseph Zwayer was born in Berks County,
Pennsylvania, and was a son of Thomas Zwayer, who
moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, at a very early day and
spent the rest of his life there. After his
marriage, Joseph Zwayer settled on a farm in
Madison township, Pickaway County, not far from Marcy,
where he and his wife lived and died, respected
residents of the section.
Enos Zwayer grew up on the home farm and was
mainly educated in Pleasant Grove School, No. 1, Madison
township, in association with many of those who are now
settled around him on neighboring farms. He has
always devoted himself to agriculture and has met with
gratifying success.
Mr. Zwayer married Annie M. Cormany,
who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a
daughter of the late John Cormany, who
died in Madison township, Pickaway County. Mr.
and Mrs. Zwayer have the following children living:
George M., of Madison township; Elmer, of
Fairfield County; Edward T., of Fairfield County;
Harley M. of Franklin County; Orlando A.,
of Madison township; Ida M., wife of L. P.
Moody, of Franklin County: Lillie A., wife of
John Grimm, of Napoleon, Ohio; and Cora,
wife of Harley Klinger, of Madison township.
One child is deceased.
Mr. Zwayer has been established on his
present farm since 1898. He has made his own way
in the world and his present prosperity is due to his
own industry and good management. He is well known
all through his neighborhood and enjoys the confidence
and esteem of his fellow-citizens. In politics he
is a Democrat.
Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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