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Darby Twp. -
BERNARD RAUSCH, JR., farmer, P. O.
Marysville, was born in Darby Township in September,
1845, and is the youngest son of George and
Catherine (Blumenshine) Rausch, who emigrated to
this county in 1830, and located in Maryland two
years. He came to this county and settled in
this township, where he resided until his death in
1862. The subject of this sketch was born and
raised on the homestead farm, and was married in
October, 1869, to Miss Catherine Bunsold,
daughter of John Bunsold; she is a native of
this county. To this union six children were
born - John, Lillie, Etta, Richey, Clara, and
Mary, deceased. Mr. R. settled
on his present farm in the same year of his
marriage. The farm consists of 112 acres,
where he has since made his home. He and
family are connected with the Lutheran Church, and
he numbers among the enterprising and active farmers
of Darby Township.
 Source:
History Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H.
Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 254 |
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Darby Twp. -
PETER RAUSCH, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was
born in Darby Township, on Oct. 5, 1844, and is the
seventh child of George and Catherine (Blumenshine)
Rausch. She came to this township with her
father, Peter Blumenshine, in 1830. He
first settled on the land now owned by Philip
Rausch, and died at the home of Casper
Rausch in 1862. Catherine Rausch is
living with Casper to-day, in the
seventy-eighth year of her age. The subject of
this sketch was raised on the homestead farm, and
was married in 1867 to Miss Doratha, a
daughter of John Bunsold an old settler of
Darby Township. To this union seven children
have been born, all of whom are living -
Catherine, Maggie, Annie, Philip, John L., Sophia
and Lena, are living in this county.
Mr. R. has filled the office of School
Director two years, and is an officer in the
Lutheran Church, of which the family are all
members.
Source:
History Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H.
Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 254 |
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Darby Twp. -
PHILIP RAUSCH, farmer, P. O.
Marysville, a prominent German farmer of Union
County, was born in Frederickstown, Md., Nov. 24,
1831. He is a son of George and Catharine (Blumenshine)
Rausch, who emigrated from Germany in 1830 and
settled in Maryland, removing to Darby Township in
april, 1832, where Mr. Rausch died Aug. 17,
1862. Philip is the third of a family
of ten children, of whom eight are living.
When twenty years of age, he started out working by
the month, and followed this employment three years
at wages from $10 a month to 50 cents a day.
In 1854, he bought 100 acres in Darby Township, and
the following fall erected his home, burning the
brick himself. He made subsequent additions to
the original purchase till his farm now contains 640
acres of well improved and highly cultivated land.
Mr. Rausch celebrated his marriage Apr. 15,
1855, with Miss Barbara, daughter of
Michael and Elizabeth Grace, who was born in
Germany, Nov. 10, 1834. Thirteen children were
born to bless this union; of these twelve are
living, viz.: John A. W.; Catharine,
wife of Martin Ruprite; Casper; Lena; Mary;
Emanuel; Charlie; Michael; Willie; Anna; Dora
and Caroline. Philip died, aged twelve
years. Mr. Rausch started in life
without a dollar, but by his industry and excellent
business management he achieved a large success.
For the last twenty-six years he has been engaged in
breeding and rearing draft horses, and keeping a
high grade of cattle and hogs. Mr. and Mrs.
Rausch are members of the Lutheran Church.
In politics, Mr. Rausch is neutral, voting
for the man and not the party. He served Darby
Township in the capacity of Trustee for ten years,
and has also filled other local offices of minor
importance.
Source:
History Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H.
Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 253 |
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Allen Twp. -
GEORGE REAM, farmer, P. O.
Pottersburg, eldest son of Samuel and Elizabeth
Ream, was born in Ross County, Ohio, Mar. 10,
1842. In 1856, he came to this county with his
parents and lived till of age. May 2, 1864, he
enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-fourth
Regiment of the Ohio National Guards, and served
till September 2, 1864, when he received an
honorable discharge. Sept. 1, 1881, he was
married to Mrs. Ortensie R. Robinson, widow
of William Robinson (deceased) and daughter
of Joshua and Elizabeth Eaton. Mrs.
Ream was born in Allen Township Jan. 1, 1847. She
was first married Mar. 13, 1873, and had two
children - Adolphus B., born Apr. 16, 1874,
and Mary A., born Mar. 22, 1877. Mr.
Robinson was born in Canada Jan. 1, 1844.
He was a member of Company H, One Hundred and
Thirty-sixth Regiment, Ohio National Guards, during
the latter part of the war, and died Feb. 28, 1879.
Mrs. Ream is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Politically, Mr. Ream
is a Democrat. He owns a farm of 182 acres and
is engaged in farming and stock-raising.
Source: History Union County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 481 |
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Allen Twp. -
SAMUEL REAM
Source: History Union County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 478 |
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Paris Twp. -
S. L. REED, of the firm of S. L. Reed
& Son, grocers, is a son of James Reed,
who called
himself James Reed the first, a native
Pennsylvania, who was brought by his parents,
Samuel and Elizabeth Reed, to this county.
They were among the early settlers of Darby
Township. James Reed married Miss
Annie Robinson, who was born in Darby Township.
The whole family connections show them to be among
the earliest pioneers. The subject of this
sketch was born in Darby Township, Union County,
Sept. 17, 1822. He was raised on the homestead
farm, where he remained until twenty-one years of
age, when he went to Milford Center and worked at
tanning and in the mill for sixteen successive
years, during which time he resided in Greene
County. In 1866, he returned to this city, and
for fifteen years engaged in draying. This he
abandoned in 1882 and established himself in the
grocery business, which he has since conducted
profitably and with increasing trade. He succeeded
Thompson & Weld in this trade, and
carries a large stock of well-selected groceries,
crockery, etc. He was married in 1843 to
Miss Margaret F., daughter of James
Boals, of this county. Of the children
born to this union, eight are living, as follows:
Martha A., wife of William Longbrake;
Elizabeth J.; James H. married
Elizabeth Sanderson; Alvira; Delia,
wife of William Rhulen; Emma;
Cyrus, the junior member of the firm, and
Robert Dyer. Mr. Reed
is connected with the Presbyterian Church, and is
widely known as a reliable business man and a worthy
and esteemed citizen.
Source: History
Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers &
Co. 1883 - Page 132 |
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Union Twp. -
F. G. REYNOLDS, cashier Branch
Bank, Milford Center, was born in Milford Center in
1846, and is a son of E. L. Reynolds, an old
settler, whose biography appears in this work.
The boyhood of our subject was passed in his native
village, where his rudimentary education was
obtained. He also attended school at
Marysville, and at the Bryant & Stratton
Commercial College of Indianapolis. After
completing his education he went to Pittsburgh,
where he found employment in keeping the books of a
large establishment for about ten years. He
then returned to Milford Center, where he has since
been actively engaged in business. In
February, 1881, he was appointed cashier of the
Branch Bank. He was married, Jan. 17, 1877, to
Miss Mac, the daughter of Hiram
Stokes, of this county, by whom he has had one child
— Edna.
Source:
History Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H.
Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 214 |
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Washington Twp. -
AARON RICHARDSON, farmer, P.
O. Mount Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio, was born in
Champaign County, Ohio, May 18, 1819. His
parents were Barnet and Elizabeth Richardson,
both natives of Virginia. Of a family of
twelve children, eight are now living, viz.:
Clark, Maria L., Washington G., Joshua, Mary,
Elizabeth, Jane and Aaron. From his
youth up, our subject has devoted his attention to
agriculture, with the exception of ten or twelve
years spent at carpenter work. On Dec. 26,
1844, in Marion County, he married Maria T.
Topliff, daughter of Horatio and Sarah
Topliff, of Mansfield, Conn. By her he has
one child, viz., Jasper N. Mrs. Richardson
died May 23, 1849, and on Dec. 21, 1856, he was
married to Clarinda H. Young, who was born in
Logan County, Ohio, in February, 1831; she was
daughter of Eli and Nancy Young. To
them have been born seven children - Maria T.,
James C., Benton R., Granville M., Wheeler A.,
Harriet E. and George W. (deceased).
In 1857, he settled in Washington Township, this
county. He has seen considerable of pioneer
life, and endured many hardships. Mr. and
Mrs. Richardson are both members of church; they
have a fine farm of 113 acres, on which are erected
good and substantial buildings, making a pleasant
home.
Source: History
Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers &
Co. 1883 - Page 671 |
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York Twp. -
ANDREW J. RICHARDSON,
physician and surgeon, P. O. Bokes Creek, was born
Sept. 21, 1829, in Cayuga County, N. Y. When
ten years of age with his parents, Richard S.
Richardson, a soldier of the war of 1812, and
Susan Richardson, he came to Summit County,
Ohio, where they remained five years. From
Summit they moved to Licking County, where they
remained until 1855, in which year they came to York
Township, Union County, where they remained until
their deceased. Our subject spent his youthful
days on a farm, receiving a fair English education.
During the latter part of 1867 and the beginning of
1868, he attended Starling Medical College at
Columbus for five months, and again attended the
same institution the following fall and winter and
graduated in March, 1869. However, for five
years prior to attending college, he had read and
practiced medicine. He located at
Summersville, York Township, and enjoys a good
practice. On Oct. 15, 1857, he was united in
marriage to Miss Susan M. Smith, daughter of
the late Judge James R. Smith, of Union
County. By this union there has been an issue
of four children - Albert J., Elmer O., Ethel C.
and Effie Co. (deceased). Mr.
Richardson is a member of the I. O. O. F. and F.
& A. M. societies, and a member of the M. E. Church.
Source: History
Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers &
Co. 1883 - Page 548 |
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Dover Twp. -
ADAM RICHEY
Source: History Union County, Ohio - Publ.
Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 375 |
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Dover Twp. -
JAMES RITTENHOUSE
Source: History Union County, Ohio - Publ.
Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 376 |
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Dover Twp. -
JOHN ROBINSON
Source: History Union County, Ohio - Publ.
Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 376 |
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Washington Twp. -
BENJAMIN ROGERS, farmer and
tile manufacturer, P. O. Byhalia, was born in
Licking County, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1836. His
parents were Michael W. and Mary Rogers.
From his youth up he has been engaged in farming.
In November, 1859, he was united in marriage to
Miss Lucy A. Gamble, who was born in Union
County, Apr. 21, 1843; she is a daughter of
Robert and Annis (deceased) Gamble.
This union has been blessed with nine children,
viz.: Clara A., Dora E., James R. W.,
George M., Elenora, Aaron O., Delpha O., Frank B.
and Rosa, the latter two of whom are
deceased. In the fall of 1863, he came from
Licking to Union County, and located in Dover
Township, until the fall of 1872, when he settled in
Washington Township. Besides his farming, he
is quite extensively engaged in the manufacture of
tile for draining purposes. He is a member of
the I. O. O. F. society, and the owner of ninety-six
acres of land.
Source:
History Union County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago - W. H.
Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 671 |
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Dover Twp. -
JOHN M. RONEY
Source: History Union County, Ohio - Publ.
Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co. 1883 - Page 376 |
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