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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Historical Atlas
of
Allen County, Ohio
Compiled and Edited
by
Charles H. Jones
Assisted by
Theodore F. Hamilton
H. H. Hardesty & Co. Publishers
Lakeside Building
CHICAGO.
1875
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Ottawa Twp. -
JOHN P. HALLER held the
office of County Surveyor nine years was County Auditor
four years, and has served as City Engineer of the city
of Lima. He was born in Franklin County, Penn.,
Feb. 9, 1827, and came to Allen County with his parents,
Samuel and Elizabeth Haller, in 1839.
Children of Samuel and Elizabeth Haller: Jacob
B., Samuel, Elizabeth, Catharine and John P.
His wife is Elizabeth, daughter of Christian
and Elizabeth Koser, whose children are Susan,
Jacob, Henry, Catharine, Elias, Leah, Elizabeth and
Sarah. Mrs. Haller was born in Franklin
County, Penn., Dec. 31, 1831. Mr. Haller's
parents resided successively in Lancaster and Franklin
Counties, Penn., and Licking, Fairfield and Allen
Counties, Ohio. Mrs. Haller's parents still
reside in Franklin County, Penn. Children of
John P. and Elizabeth Haller: Sylvia Ann, Emma
Elizabeth, Samuel Christian, Jane Golay, William Fell
(deceased), and Henry Sanford.
Source: Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio,
publ. 1875 - Page 25 |
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Marion Twp. -
NELSON HAYES was born
in Essex County, New York, Jan. 12, 1809, came to Allen
County in 1840, and settled on the farm now occupied by
him. His wife was Sally Jones, daughter of
Alanson and Rhoda (Slater) Jones. She was
born in Essex County, New York, July 20, 1808, and died
on the old homestead in Allen County, Oct. 21, 1842.
They have five children - Alexis P., Juliette
C., Clarinda E., Russell J. and Isaac B.
Mr. Hayes' parents removed to Allen County in 1844.
Their children are Rhoda, Alanson, Flavilla, Nelson,
Enos, David, Milo, Ann and Rosetta. Mrs.
Hayes' parents died in Essex County, New York.
They had ten children - Russell, Sarah, William,
Harry, Bushrod, Permelia, Eunice, Ann, Van Rensselaer
and Charles. Mr. Hayes was Township Clerk
three years.
Source: Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio,
publ. 1875 - Page 31\ |
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Jackson Twp. -
HORACE GILBERT and
his wife are natives of Lower Canada. She was born
Aug. 20, 1809. Her parents were Hezekiah and
Lydia Wood. In the year 1836, Mr. Gilbert's
parents, Josiah and Chloe Gilbert, came from New
York, and settled in Allen County. Four years
later, at the age of 35. Mr. Gilbert came
to this county. Mr. G. has eight brothers
and sisters - Hammond, Joel, Harlow, Richard, Hollis,
Bethiah, Charity and Helen. Mrs. G.
is one of a family of six - Thomas, Peter, Joel,
John, Levina and Sarah. Mr. and Mrs.
Gilbert are the parents of five children -
Parthenia, Melissa, Laura, Miranda and Marantha.
Source: Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio,
publ. 1875 - Page 27 |
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Jackson Twp. -
PHILIP M. HALL, son of
Joseph W. and Mary Hall, and brother of Henry
H. Hall, was born in this county, Sept. 22, 1837.
He married Hannah C., daughter of Isaac and
Clarissa Fridley. She was born July 18, 1844,
in Pickaway County. Their children are Clara
(deceased), Norville F., Edwin P., Eugene T., and
Mary. Mr. Hall's parents came
to this county, from Pickaway County, in 1832.
Mrs. Hall's brothers and sisters are Jane,
Kate, Melvina, Clara, William,
Edwin and Alma. Mr. Hall
was township clerk from 1862 and 1868.
Source: Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio,
publ. 1875 - Page 27 |
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Richland Twp. -
DAVID HARNER, JR.,
son of David and Lucetta, Harner, was born in
Center County, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2, 1851, and came
with his parents to this county, in 1872. The
names of his brothers and sisters are Margaret,
Jacob, Mary J., Catherine, Elizabeth and Joseph.
Source: Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio,
publ. 1875 - Page 26 |
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Richland Twp. -
SIMON HERR
was born at Bluffton, in this county, on the 17th of
April, 1851. His parents, Christian and
Catharina Herr, are from Europe. Their
children are John, Fannie, Catharine, Christian,
Simon, Peter, David and Annie. Mr. Herr's
wife is a daughter of Darius and Fanny Musser.
Source: Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio,
publ. 1875 - Page 26 |
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Amanda Twp. -
CYRUS H. HOOVER
was born in Trumbull County, Mar. 5, 1822. His
parents, Joseph and Caroline Hoover, came to this
county from Trumbull County, in 1833. Mrs.
Hoover's parents are Charles and Elizabeth Post.
She was born in Knox County, Aug. 7, 1827.
Their children are Libbie E., Mary E., Charles A.,
Kate P., Bryant G., Minnie L. Forence, and
Mattie.
Source: Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio,
publ. 1875 - Page 31 |
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