BIOGRAPHIES

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History of Allen County, Ohio
Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns,
Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, etc.; Portraits of
Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies;
History of the Northwest Territory;
History of Ohio; Statistical and
Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc.
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Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co.
1885

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Ottawa Twp. - H. B. HACKEDORN, president and general manager of the Enterprise Cracker Company, Lima, was born Feb. 22, 1857, in Ontario, Richland Co., Ohio, and is a son of George G. Hackedorn and L. S. Hackedorn.  Our subject received his education in the schools of Lima.  He was united in marriage, in December 1883, to Miss Blanche, daughter of T. E. Cunningham by whom he has one child, Marjorie, born Sept. 27, 1884.  Though comparatively a young man Mr. Hackedorn is enterprising, energetic and possessed of steady business habits.  The company of which he is manager was organized in 1880, under style Hackedorn, Baxter & Co., subsequently becoming an incorporated company, known as the Enterprise Cracker Company, with Mr. Hackkedorn as president and manager; A. C. Baxter, Jr., vice-president; and E. M. Hughes, Jr., treasurer.  The manufactory is fitted up with improved machinery and is able to compete with any other cracker manufactory in the State, having a capacity for cutting and baking eighty barrels daily of the finest crackers, which are noted for their brittleness and excellent flavor. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 697

Ottawa Twp. - W. E. HACKEDORN, attorney at law, Lima, was born Jan. 29, 1855, in Ontario, Ohio, son of Dr. George G. and Lucinda (Shur) Hackedorn, former a native of Huntingdon County, Penn., latter of Ohio.  Dr. George G. Hackedorn, a graduate of Starling Medical College, came to Ohio in 1848 and practiced his profession for a time in Ontario, then removed a native of Cardington, Ohio, where he remained until 1866, in which year he came to Lima.  He was the founder of the Allen County Bank, Lima Paper Mills, and other institutions in Lima.  A leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he was the first lay delegate sent to the Brooklyn General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church from the Central Ohio Conference.  His children were four in number: H. B. (president of the Enterprise Cracker Company), H. F. (now assistant to general attorney Lake Erie & Western Railway), Virginia (wife of George Hall, a dentist in Lima), and W. E.  The father died in 1874, the mother is now living in Lima.  The family attend the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Our subject received his education at the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, graduating in the class of 1875, and having taken a classical course, at once began the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in 1877.  He is now one of the promising young members of the Lima bar, and has been for the last five years general attorney of the Lake Erie & Western Railway Company. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 697

Bath Twp. - ALMON E. HADSELL, farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in Canaan, Litchfield Co., Conn., June 10, 1812, son of Dan and Lydia (Root) Hadsell, who settled in Bath Township, in 1837, coming with our subject with whom they lived until their death.  They are buried in the Ward cemetery.  They reared a family of six children: James, Anson (deceased), Almon E., Rebecca (deceased), Mary (wife of Samuel Heath), and George.  Our subject settled on the farm where he now resides, in May, 1837, and first bought 190 acres of land, which he cleared and improved.  He lived in a log-cabin for several years, and in 1842 built his present residence, which was one of the first frame houses erected in Bath Township.  He has been twice married; on first occasion in February, 1834, to Orilla, an adopted daughter of David Campbell, of Trumbull County, Ohio.  The issue of this union was six children: Henry, Milo, Caroline (wife of Thomas White), Delana (wife of William Aldridge), Laura (wife of William Smith), and James. On May 11, 1869, Mr. Hadsell married his present wife, Theresa, daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Kent) Woodward, of Wauseon, Ohio, and by this union there are five children: Inez, Larolf, Irma, Theresa and Arthur.  Mr. Hadsell was among the chief ones who laid out and made the road running through his place.  He has 500 acres of land in the farm where he resides, and 240 acres in another farm close by.  He has filled many of the minor offices in Bath Township, and was elected to the office of county commissioner two terms - the first time by sixty majority over his opponent, and the second time by 600 majority.  During his term of Office he selected the site for the new court house at Lima.  Mr. Hadsell is one of the leading and enterprising farmers of Bath Township.  In 1837, when he first came to the county, he paid $12 for a barrel of salt (at that time he could buy it in no smaller quantity, and had to take it or go without), and invited his neighbors to take some of it off his hands to help him out, many being glad of the opportunity.  By his own exertions Mr. Hadsell has accumulated a fine property.  In politics he is a Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 581

Bath Twp. - DANIEL A. HADSELL, farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Mar. 9, 1835, son of Anson M. and Sarah A. (Parker) Hadsell, who settled on Section 27, in Bath Township, this county, ON 1836, clearing and improving a farm on which they lived and died.  The father, who was a carpenter by trade, and school teacher (he commenced at the age of eighteen and taught in Trumbull and Allen Counties, in all forty terms), erected many of the buildings in Allen County after his settlement.  He was married five times, his first wife being Sarah A. Parker, a native of Connecticut, by whom he had two children:  Dan A. and Lemuel P. (deceased).  His second wife was Adeline Thayer, of this county, a native of New York, by whom he had ten children, of whom six are now living: Sarah E. (wife of John H. Hart, deceased), Emma (wife of Milo Roberts), Linus H. (deceased), Ervin G., Quincey A. (deceased), Orlo, Ella (wife of John Fetter), Harlen I., Alferd (deceased), and Omer L.  His fifth wife was Mrs. Caroline Rhine.  Anson M. Hadsell died July 26, 1883, at the age of seventy-three years.  He was a prominent citizen and pioneer of Bath Township, served as  justice of the peace for twenty-seven years, and held many other minor offices.  In politics he was a Republican.  Our subject was reared in Bath Township and educated in the common schools.  He was married, Nov. 17, 1853, to Catherine,  daughter of Joseph and Mary (Rumbaugh) Aldridge, of Bath Township, by whom he has had eight children: Sarah L. (deceased), Joseph M., Mary J. (wife of Rev. N. L. Rockey), Laura (wife of D. M. Bailey), Idella, Delbert, Cora and Lula.  In 1854 Mr. Hadsell settled on the farm where he now resides, all of which he has cleared and improved himself.  He has held several offices in the gift of the township, and is one of the pushing, enterprising citizens.  He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  In politics he is a Republican. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 582

Shawnee Twp. - MRS. MARGARET HALL, widow of Jesse Hall, P. O. Lima, was born Dec. 29, 1827, in Jackson County, Ohio, and came to Auglaize County, Ohio, with her parents, David and Nancy (McGrady) Anthony, former a son of George and Susan (Piper) Anthony.  George Anthony was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, was captured by the Indians, but effected his escape.  Mrs. Nancy Anthony was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Iddings) McGrady, former a native of Scotland, latter of Ireland.  The children of David and Nancy Anthony were eight in number: Margaret, Mary (wife of B. F. Dunnan, in Lima, Ohio).  Elizabeth (widow of Philip Russler, by whom she had two children; is now the wife of James Yokum, of Shawnee Township, this county), Gilderoy (in Lima, Ohio), Angeline (deceased wife of Rev. Samuel Fairfield in Van Wert County, Ohio), Catharine (widow of David Manner in Lima, Ohio), and two deceased in childhood. Jesse Hall was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1825, and came to this county in 1835, with his parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Truesdale) Hall, natives of Connecticut.  Mr. and Mrs. Hall were married Sept. 19, 1847, and had a family of ten children: Angeline, Estella, one not named that died in childhood, Nancy E. (wife of George Wolf, in Shawnee Township, this county), Mary E. (deceased wife of William L. Grove, in Van Wert County), Sidney D. (wife of John Bussert, a merchant of Beaver Dam, Jonathan Hesser a partner with Mr. Brussert), David G. (at home, a teacher) and Isaac J. (at home).  Mr. Hall was one of the first to rally at the call of Gov. Tod for the "Squirrel Hunters," and received his discharge in September, 1862.  May 2, 1864, he went as sergeant of Company B, One Hundred and Fifty-first Regiment, under Capt. William Huston, did duty at Washington, D. C., and was discharged June 24, 1864.  He died Dec. 16, 1878, his health having been seriously impaired in the service of his country.  He took an active part in all measures which might conduce to the advancement and elevation of the people of his community.  He commanded the respect and esteem of the people, and his death was lamented by all who knew him.  The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 791

Ottawa Twp. - CALVIN HALLADAY, merchant, Lima, was born June 4, 1832, in Suffield, Conn.  His father, Edmond T. Halladay, a native of Connecticut, was twice married, first to Caroline Noble, who ore him four sons:  Horace, Calvin, Albert and George.  Mrs. Halladay dying in 1840, he married for his second wife Miss Clarissa Kendall, and by this union there were three children, of whom only Edmond, a representative in the State Legislature of Connecticut, is now living.  Our subject was educated in his native town.  He came to Ohio in 1848, and was bound out to a Mr. King, was a native of Connecticut, the indenture being that he should receive $35 and board for first year, which should be increased $10 each year until he received $100.  After completing his time he started out for himself.  He was married, Sept. 19, 1854, to Isabella Kincaid, by whom he has three children: - Edgar B. (married to Ella, daughter of L. Reichelderfer, have two children - Clara and Calvin), Fannie K. (wife of Thomas Shaw), and Leila (unmarried).  Calvin Halladay was a member of the firm of Harriot & Halladay eight months, with B. P. Holmes one year, when the first became Halladay & Brown, which partnership lasted fourteen years, the firm again becoming Halladay & Holmes, which continued until the latter's death, when the business was sold to A. C. Stutson.  After three months our subject entered a store in Hardin County, where he remained three years, and then returned to Lima (his family having resided there during his absence), and has since done business on Main Street here.  He is a successful business man, had but $2,00 to start with, and has always been able to pay 100  cents on the dollar. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 697

Ottawa Twp. - J. M. HALLER, real estate agent, Lima, was born Mar. 30, 1838, in Fairfield County, Ohio, son of J. B., a farmer, and Leah (Myers) Haller, natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married, coming to Ohio soon after.  They remained for a time in Fairfield County, Ohio, and in 1838 came to this county, settling in German Township, where they have since resided.  They are parents of five children: J. M., Christopher L., John F., Mary (married) and Catherine (unmarried).  Our subject was educated in the common schools of the county, and spent the early part of his life on a farm.  Having considerable tact, he soon became one of the prominent business men of the county.  He was married Dec. 10, 1857, to Anna, daughter of John Stephenson, by whom he has three children: Christiana (married to O. C. Dewwece, of Columbus Grove, Ohio), J. W. and Frank.  Mr. Haller was assistant auditor in 1860, and was elected to the office of recorder in 1863, in which he served six years.  He has traveled considerably in a commercial capacity, and entered into the real estate business in 1881. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 698

Ottawa Twp. - JOHN P. HALLER, city engineer, Lima, was born Feb. 9, 1827, in Franklin County, Penn.; son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Beck) Haller (former a stone-mason by trade), who came to Ohio in 1835, and for one year remained in Licking County, removing thence to Fairfield County, where they remained three years, and from there coming to this county.  All this territory was traveled by team, there being no railroads and but few boats running by steam.  They had a family of seven children, two now living:  Jacob B. and John P.  The father died July 5, 1853, and the mother May 7, 1867.  Our subject, who was educated in the country schools, studied civil engineering under Mr. Washbern.  He was elected county surveyor in 1850 and re-elected in 1853 and 1856, serving nine years; was elected county auditor in 1861, and re-elected in 1863, continuing in same till 1866, and was in 1866 employed by the city council as engineer for four years, and was in 1880 elected city engineer, being re-elected in 1882 and 1884.  Mr. Haller has been a contractor for some years, and built the first large brick schoolhouse in this city.  He was married Sept. 15, 1857, to Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Koser by whom he has had seven children, four now living: Sylvia A., Emma E., Samuel C. and Jane G.; Ida May, William T. and Harry S. are deceased.  Our subject is a member of the State Engineer Organization. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 698

Ottawa Twp. - W. B. HALM, proprietor of the City Laundry, Lima, was born in March, 1852, in Lima, Ohio, to Lima in 1840 in 1840, and here Simon Halm worked at his trade, that of carpentering.  The family consisted of seven children, five sons and two daughters, all of whom survive: J. C., G. C. and Albert C., residing in Chicago, Ill.; Lucy and George, in Arkansas; Mary and W. B.  In 1878 our subject established and has since carried on the City Laundry, which is fast becoming one of the leading industries of Lima.  He is supplied with all the latest improvements, steam and robe irons, etc., which enable him to do a vast amount of labor in a short space of time, and satisfactorily to the public. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 699

Marion Twp. - THEODORE A. HANDEL, farmer and stock-breeder, P. O. Delphos, was born in Licking County, Ohio, May 1, 1834; son of Nicholas and Millie (Hayes) Handel; former a native of Virgnia, and miller by trade, and an early settler of Licking County, Ohio, died in about 1870, aged eighty-four years (he served as private in the war of 1812); latter, a native of New York, died in 1856; by a former husband she had six children: George (deceased), Harvey (deceased), Amanda (wife of J. Safford, in Michigan), Sarah (deceased), Harvey (deceased), Amanda (wife of J. Safford), in Michigan), Sarah (deceased), Lanson (deceased) and Mary (wife of J. Andrews, in Iowa).  To Nicholas and Mille (Hayes) Handel was born one child, Theodore A., our subject, who came to this county with his parents in 1846.  His education was limited to the common schools, and at the age of fourteen he left home and lived with Ormon Kephort, of Amanda Township, this county, till after arriving at maturity, receiving for his services, besides his board, forty acres of wild land, which he sold soon after.  In 1859 he rented and eventually purchased the farm on which he now lives, cleared the same, and placed it under a high state of cultivation, erecting a fine residence and barn.  During the war he enlisted in Company I, Thirty-fourt Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and remained in the service of his country three years, most of the time as a non-commissioned officer, and received an honorable discharge.  He participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged except one, and received a slight wound at the battle of Chapmanville.  Mr. Handel was married Apr. 5, 1857, to Miss Mary Angeline Harris, who was born at Lockland, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Oct. 13, 1836, daughter of Calvin and Edith (Dunn) Harris.  They have no children of their own, but have reared two as adopted:  Ernest A. (Emerick) Handel and Sabina Coon.  Mr. Handel is a member of the G. A. R. at Delphos; a member of the Baptist Church; in politics a Republican. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 632

Ottawa Twp. - THOMAS HANTHORN, the eldest of a family of four sons and six daughters, was born in Chester County, Penn., Mar. 17, 1810, and died at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, Aug. 26, 1877, in the sixty-eighth year of his age, and, to use the language of  his obituarian, the Hon. T. E. Cunningham, of Lima, Ohio, "old age is always beautiful, but when it crowns a life full of kindness and charity, it is a glory.  This was the life of Thomas Hanthorn, and when he died none can remember an act of his they would have forgotten.  His character was that of a sincere Christian, a loving husband, and affectionate father, and devoted friend; always cheerful, always kind, and always charitable, he ripened into perfect manhood, and when old age came upon him, his Heavenly Father saved him from old age's infirmities, and took him to His rest while his eye was yet undimmed and his natural force unabated."  When Thomas Hanthorn was eight years of age, his father with the family removed to Perry County, Ohio, where they resided until the year 1832, when the family, including Thomas, came to Allen County.  That same year he entered a piece of land at the general land office, at that time located at Piqua, Ohio, the land comprising the Samuel McCullough farm, east of the city.  At that time Allen County was a "howling wilderness," and a good part of the Shawnee tribe, including Pht, Little Fox and Jim Quilna, and many are the anecdotes he could relate in after years of his dealings with them.  He related that they were always ready to assist the settlers in erecting their cabins and would frequently take an active part in "log-rolling."  Thomas Hanthorn at that early day possessed but little of this world's goods, having but an ox-team, an ambitious and indomitable will, and good health, and was on a common footing with the other first settlers  that came to Allen County fifty or sixty years ago.  They came to battle with the wilderness, with the diseases and home-sickness of pioneer life, and to their energies we owe the present prosperity of our country; they are all silently and calmly passing away, and we will soon only have the memory of their lives, their hardships and their triumphs.  Shortly after coming to Allen County our subject was married to Miss Myra Daniels, who lived only about two years.  He remained unmarried until Jan. 14, 1840, when he was united to Elizabeth Colvin her maiden name being Hardesty her father's family emigrating in an early day from the State of Maryland, and settling in southern Ohio.  By this union nine children were born, seven of whom have attained their majority: Thomas S., Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rowlands, Mrs. Emma Crumrine, George Lyman, Mrs. Sarah Alice Frost, Howard and Mrs. Belle Swallow.  At a very early age Mr. Hanthorn made a profession of the Christian religion, and united with the Baptist Church in Perry County.  He was one of the few pioneers who organized the Baptist Church in Lima, in the year 1833.  In 1854 he became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in communion of which he lived until his death.  In appearance Thomas Hanthorn was tall, standing about six feet high, and weighing about 180 pounds, being, in the prime of life, a giant in strength, and it was a common remark with him, and well authenticated by those who knew him, that he had never found a man that could break him down lifting at log rollings.  And so "he rests from his labors, and his works do follow him." Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 699

Perry Twp. - JOHN HARDIN, farmer and manufacturer of lumber and drain tile, P.O. South Warsaw, was born in what is now Auglaize County, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1840; son of Jesse ad Mary (Brentlinger) Hardin the former a native of Pennsylvania, later of Ohio, and settled in Union Township a native of Pennsylvania, latter of Ohio, and settled in Union Township (now in Auglaize County), in 1837, where they cleared improved a farm on which they lived and died.  Their children numbering eleven, were John, Martha (deceased), Louisa (deceased), Martin (deceased), (Mrs. Joseph Van Trump).  The paternal grandfather of our subject, John Hardin, was a native of Pennsylvania, and a pioneer of Knox and Auglaize Counties, Ohio.  His maternal grandfather was Daiel Brentlinger, an early settler f Auglaize County.  Our subject was reared in Union Township, Auglaize County, and educated in the common schools.  He was married, Sept. 14, 1863, to Elizabeth, daughter of Cadwallader and Sally (Lepley) Jacobs, of Perry Township, Ohio, by whom he has six children: Frank P., James, Willett, Eli, Baxter and Sally.  In 1863 Mr. Hardin settled in Perry Township, and in 1866 located on the farm where he now resides, most of which he has cleared and improved.  In the spring of 1881 he embarked in the lumber trade, and has since done an extensive business in that line, manufacturing and dealing in all kinds of hard wood lumber, grained lumber, and fence posts.  He also in the spring in 1881, in company with G. Jennings and D. L. Umbaugh entered into the manufacture of drain tile, and in 1884 they turned out nearly $6,000 worth.  In politics Mr. Hardin is a Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 740

Ottawa Twp. - JOHN P. HARLEY, one of the leading druggists of Lima, was born Dec. 12, 1850, in Dalton, Wayne Co., Ohio, son of Dr. Levi G. and Mary M. (Fluke) Harley, who came to Ohio about 1837, and settled in Wayne County.  They were the parents of nine children, who received the best educational advantages the county afforded.  Of this family, four now survive, viz.:  Virginia (wife of Dr. Dr. George McKnight, residing in Sterling, N. Y.), Annie (wife of Mr. Sharp, of Apple Creek, Ohio), John P. and May (married to Mr. Holmes, of Lima).  Our subject, who is a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of New York, first engaged in the drug business in 1871, at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.  He was united in marriage in January, 1875, with Miss Justina, daughter of C. C. Baker, of that place.  Mr. Harley came to Lima in 1877, purchased the stock of Dr. Howard, and opened out on Main Street, near the public square, where he does a prosperous business, keeping a neat, well selected stock of the finest goods in this line.  Mr. Harley is a member of the K. of P. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 700

Ottawa Twp. - W. H. HARPER, physician and surgeon, Lima, was born Mar. 29, 1819, in Greene County, Ohio.  He is a descendant of the Harpers, of Maryland, who gave name to the ferry known as Harper's Ferry.  He is a son of Thomas and Mary (Sirlott) Harper, and grandson of John Harper, who (John H.) lost his land in Maryland, owing to irregular title, and with his family moved to Ohio in 1814, locating in the vicinity of Chilicothe, where he remained one year; then removing to Greene County, where he settled on Massie's Creek, which took its name from Gen. Massie.  Thomas and Mary Harper had seven children, two dying in infancy; two girls and three sons still live.  Dr. Harper, the eldest, began the study of medicine in the spring of 1840, in Jamestown, Greene Co., Ohio, under the tuition of Prof. John Dawson.  He attended his first course of lectures at the medical college, Louisville, Ky.  He then practiced his profession, both in Greene and Allen Counties.  He came to Lima in 1845, where he has been engaged ever since in his profession.  He graduated from Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, in 1852.  Dr. Harper was married in the fall of 1840, to Clarissa Winans, of Jamestown, Ohio, daughter of Dr. M. and Mary Winans, and to this union have been born ten children, of whom four are living: Mrs. R. K. Syferes, of Indianapolis, Ind.; T. W., an attorney at Terre Haute, Ind.; Vinnie, a teacher in the Lima high school, a graduate of Wooster University, Ohio; W. H., Jr., an employe in the Lima National Bank.  Dr. Harper was postmaster of Lima for one term, was also member of the school board.  He was surgeon of the One Hundred and Fifty-first Regiment, during the war of the Rebellion, was also pension surgeon, and is now a member of the pension board.  Dr. Harper, has added a splendid block to the city of Lima, situated opposite the new court house, which bears his name.  He is a member of the Christian Church. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 700

Amanda Twp. - CALVIN HARRIS, retired farmer, P. O. Southworth, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., Oct. 1, 1810, son of Samuel and Sally (Reed) Harris, natives of New York State, parents of five children: Eleazar, Elvira, Daniel, Sarah and Calvin,  the last two named being the only survivors of the family.  They removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1816, and soon after our subject was bound to a Quaker, with whom he lived on a farm till he was sixteen years old.  He eventually moved to Lockland, Ohio, where he married Edith Dunn, May 28, 1835.  In 1849 he came to this county and located on the farm where he now resides.  His wife died Dec. 9, 1881, and he now lives a retired life, having given over his business to his son.  He is a deacon in the Baptist Church, of which he has been a consistent member since a young man.  He was originally a Whig, but is now a Republican.  Of his nine children four are now living: Mary Angeline (wife of T. A. Handel), Roscoe B., Florence B. (wife of D. W. Ditto) and Clarence B. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 564

Auglaize Twp. - J. M. HARROD, farmer, P. O. Harrod, was born in Auglaize Township, this county, Mar. 7, 1852.  His father, William Harrod, was born in Knox County, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1819; his mother, whose maiden name was Mary Copeland, was a native of Greene County, Ohio.  Records show them to be of Pennsylvania stock, and the family were early pioneers of Knox County.  William Harrod settled on the land he now occupies in 1841, at which time he took up 160 acres.  The farm now embraces 440 acres.  After paying taxes on his land, Mr. Harrod had but $3 left, but with health and ambition, he began his work in the woods, and his labors have been crowned with success.  He and his wife were parents of six children: J. W., Rebecca, Albert, Laura, Louis B. and Dora B.  The subject of this sketch settled on his present farm, consisting of 120 acres in 1879.  He has made excellent improvements, and has taken an active part in building up Harrod, and improving the place.  Mr. Harrod was married in Jackson Township, this county, in 1879, to Miss Hannah C. Leatherman, a native of this county.  He has held various offices of trust in the township. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 571

Spencer Twp. - H. CLAY HART, physician. Spencerville, was born in Troy, Miami County. Ohio, July 19. 1841, son of LEVI and Sarah S. (Tullis) Hart, natives of New Jersey and Virginia respectively, and who were the parents of three children, of whom H. Clay is the youngest.  The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, and when nineteen years of age he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, remaining in the service till discharged from the second battalion Veteran Reserve Corps at the close of the war. He was ordered discharged because of physical disability by President Lincoln, in the spring of 1864, but refused the kindness because of loyalty to his country, and has the President's written compliments for his patriotism, his discharge however prohibits his being ever re-enlisted, because of physical incapacity. Upon his return from the army, finding his health would not permit of farm labor, he commenced to read medicine. In February, 1869, he graduated in medicine and surgery at the Pennsylvania University, and in the spring following, located in Spencerville, and entered upon the practice of his profession, which has increased until his ride now extends into four counties; and it may be said that, while in health, he has attended professionally in a few years as many calls as any man in the State. The doctor was married, November 5, 1871, to Mrs. Sally H. Rathgiver, who was born in Baltimore, Md., July 14, 1842, daughter of Henry Staub. He has been chairman of the board of health; has served on the school board five years, and in the council six years. He was formerly a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Improved Order of Red Men, and is now surgeon of Fair Post, G. A. R. of Spencerville. Although not a politician, the doctor is identified with the Republican party. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 803

Spencer Twp. - ASA C. HARTER, retired. Spencerville, was born in Miami County, Ohio, February 24, 1835, son of John and Ann Harter, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of Miami County. They were parents of five sons and three daughters, of whom Asa C. is the sixth. Our subject received a common school education, and, at the age of twelve years, entered upon his career in life as a clerk in a grocery, where he remained about two years, then removed to Shelby County, Ohio. In 1854 he came to Spencerville, and three years latter embarked in merchandising, since when he has been engaged, more or less extensively, in this line until 1881, when he retired from active life, and disposed of his business to his son. Mr. Harter was married, February 6, 1859, to Miss Mary Briggs, daughter of John Briggs, and born in 1842. By this union there are six children : Rollo, merchant of Mendon, Ohio; Charles, at home; Everett, operator at Delphos; Tina; Gerby and Frank. Mr. Harter served the people of the township as clerk for nine consecutive years, treasurer about four years, and was a member of the school board twelve years. He was commissioned postmaster under James Buchanan, and filled that office ten years. For many years he was a member of the I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 804

Isaac Twp. - ISAAC HARTER, farmer, P. O. Conant, was born in Amanda Township, this county, March 17, 1837, and is the only surviving child of Charles and Susan (Carr) Harter, and a grandson of Jacob and Rebecca (Copus) Harter, who were among the very early settlers of this county.  Our subject was but six months old at the death of his father, and at the age of eleven years was also bereft of a other's care.  He was thus thrown upon his own resources, although part of his early life was spent with his grandparents.  His education was necessarily limited, and he entered upon his career in life with nothing but his own labor to depend upon, but being possessed of a stout heart and energetic nature, he determined to make his way in the world.  As a result of his industry and economy he was enabled to purchase a small piece of land in 1862.  Three years later he volunteered his services to his country, enlisting in Company E. One Hundred and Ninty second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served till the close of the war.  After that he returned to agricultural pursuits and has now a fine farm, highly cultivated and well supplied with substantial buildings.  Mr. Harter was married January 23, 1860, to Elizabeth Eley, born April 26, 1841, in Amanda Township, daughter of Peter and Rosanna (Place) Eley.  To this union have been born five children:  Susan, Cora Bell, Emma E., Charles (deceased) and Lillie (deceased).  Mr. Harter is a member of the G. A. R. Post at Spencerville; is an adherent of the Christian Church.  He is not a politician but votes for men and principles. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 565

Ottawa Twp. - WILLIAM H. HARTER, sheriff, Lima, was born August 19, 1848, in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio; son of Bennett D., dry goods merchant, and Sarah J. (Jones) Harter, natives of Pennsylvania and Kentucky respectively, and who came to this county in a very early day.  Their children were five in number (three now living): Mary A., Newton J., James B., Mary E. (Mrs. I. Rockey), and William H.  Our subject was educated in the county schools.  He was married in September, 1871, to Marretta, daughter of J. Morton, by whom he has five children:  Hugh W., James M., Mintie, Nettie, and May.  Mr. Harter was elected to, and filled the offices of marshall, constable and councilman.  He was a soldier in the navy during the late war of the Rebellion, under Capt. Howard, serving two years.  After the war he returned to Allen County, Ohio, and in 1881 was elected sheriff of the county, and is now occupying his office in the court house.  He is a member of the Red Men and of the I. O. O. F. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 700

Spencer Twp. - MERRITT HARVEY, retired, Spencerville, was born in Vermont, October 20, 1824, son of Apollos and Mary (Rockwood) Harvey, natives of Massachusetts and Vermont respectively, the former of whom was born in 1796, and died February 29, 1848; the latter was born in 1800, died in 1836. They were parents or seven children, of whom Merritt is the third. While an infant our subject removed with his parents to Troy, N. Y., where he grew to maturity, spending his early life in attending school, preparatory to entering college, but instead of so doing, he moved to Ohio in 1843, and four years later to Spencerville. He engaged in boating on the canal for several years, and eventually turned his attention to merchandising, in which he continued at intervals for several years. He also taught school more or less for thirty years. He has within three years past retired from active life and labor. In his business career he has experienced the ups and downs incident to trade, but has retired with sufficient property to live comfortably to the end of his days. He was twice married; on first occasion, in 1852, to Rebecca Ann Wicks, who died in March. 1864, and he then married, in 1865, Mrs. Eliza Ann Wicks, who was born at Dayton, Ohio, July 6, 1835 (by her first marriage she had three children: Charles, John and Samuel). To this union were born five children: Frank, William S., Wallace. Martha and James M.   Mr. Harvey was one of the first township clerks, and was mayor six years, and has also been a member of the town council. During the late war of the Rebellion, he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with Capt. C. Bice, and was in the service about nine months. Politically he is identified with the Democratic party. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 804

Marion Twp. - ENOS W. HASTINGS, superintendent of Union Schools, Delphos, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, June 1, 1845, his grandfather having settled there at a very early period in the history of that county.  Prof. Hastings, completed a good literary education in the schools of his district and at sixteen began teaching.  He continued successfully in the profession and at twenty-one entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio, taking a classical course of study, graduating from that institution at the age of twenty-six years.  After receiving his degree he continued reputably in the profession as principal and superintendent of Chesterville schools till 1873, when he accepted his present incumbency, which he has held honorably since.  He has given a cordial support to the social and literary interests of the town and county, and has assisted very materially in their advancement.  He has served upon the examining boards for teachers and has carried on institutes for the development of the people of the teaching profession.  Prof. Hastings married in Delaware, Ohio, in 1872, Miss Bessie A., daughter of J. T. Rippey, a prominent merchant, citizen and public man of Shippensburg, Penn.  She is a lady of able literary and musical attainments, and a graduate of Mary Institute of Carlisle, Penn.  They have one girl - Mary M.  During the war Prof. Hastings did service in Company E, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from which he received an honorable discharge.  Since locating here he has devoted himself very closely to his professional work. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 636

Auglaize Twp. - BENJAMIN HEFFNER, JR., farmer, P. O., Westminster, was born in Bucks County, Penn., Dec. 6, 1827, and is a son of Abner & Lucy (Dafney) Heffner, both of German extraction.  The family were early settlers of Licking Co., Ohio, where the parents led an uneventful life, and died surrounded by their children and friends.  Of their children three are now living: Benjamin, Tobias Anthony and Susannah.  The subject of this sketch settled in Westminster, this township, in 1851, where he has since been engaged in farming, clearing a portion of the land upon which he now resides, and passing through much of the hardships of pioneer life.  He was married, in 1851, to Miss Catherine Yost, a native of Pennsylvania, and by her he has the following children now living: Alexander and Matthew, residing in St. Louis, Abner and Adelia.  Mr. Heffner has a farm of 100 acres of well-improved land and a home well worthy of his hard earned labors.  The family are members of the Reformed Church. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 571

Jackson Twp. - HARRISON HEFFNER, farmer, P. O. Westminster, was born in Auglaize Township, this county, September 11, 1854; son of Gabriel and Rachel (Strausser) Heffner, early settlers of Auglaize Township, this county.  His paternal grandparents were Isaac and Susannah (Worline) Heffner, pioneers of Ross County, Ohio, formerly of Berks County, Penn.; his maternal grandfather was Daniel Strausser, a native of Pennsylvania, and also a pioneer of Ross County, Ohio.  The children of Gabriel Heffner were nine in number: Taylor, Maggie (wife of Phelan Stevick), Harrision, Clara, George, Ada, Anna and Annie (twins), and Frank.  Our subject was reared in Auglaize Township, and educated in the common schools.  May 15, 1879, he married Clara, daughter of Brice and Mary (Perdue) Blair, early settlers of Jackson Township, and by this union there is one child, Earl. After his marriage Mr. HEffner engaged in farming in Perry Township, on the farm where he now resides.  He is a Democrat in politics. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 606

Perry Twp. - DAVID HEFNER, farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in Berks County, Penn., June 22, 1804; son of Isaac and Susannah (Worline) Hefner, pioneers of Ross County, Ohio.  His father died in that county, his mother in Perry Township, this county.  From twelve years of age our subject was reared in Rose County, where he received a limited education in the common schools.  He was married, in April, 1828, to Frances, daughter of Daniel and Christina (Strausser) Frederick, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Ross County, Ohio.  The issue of this union was nine children:  Susannah (wife of John Gillespie), Amos, William, Mary, Sarah (wife of David Worline).  Mr. Hefner settled in Perry Township in 1804, locating on the farm where he now resides.  His farm comprises 320 acres of land, all of which he has cleared and improved.  He is one of the leading farmers of Perry Township, and a worthy citizen.  He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.  He cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson, and has always been a stanch Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 741

Perry Twp. - ISAAC HEFNER, farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in Perry Township, this county, Nov. 20, 1841, and is a son of David and Frances (Frederick) Hefner, who settled in Perry Township, this county, in 1840.  His paternal grandparents were Isaac and Susannah (Worline) Hefner, pioneers of Ross County, Ohio, Ohio, and his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Christiana (Strausser) Frederick, were also pioneers of Ross County.  Our subject was reared in Perry Township, this county, and educated in the common schools.  He was married July 30, 1865, to Nancy O., daughter of Dr. Brice and Rebecca (Perdue) Blair, of Jackson Townships, this county.  He was in the late war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, July 23, 1862, and served in the Georgia and Alabama campaigns under Sherman, receiving an honorable discharge at Cleveland, Ohio, July 9, 1865.  After this he returned to Allen County, and engaged in farming, and has resided on his present farm in Perry Township since 1882.  He is a representative farmer and worthy citizen.  In politics he is a Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 742

Marion Twp. - REV. JOHN B. HEILAND, Catholic priest, Landeck, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 31, 1839; son of Adam and Margaret (Haeckel) Heiland, both still living in Avon, Ohio, and who were the parents of six children: John Baptist (our subject), Lawrence, also a priest, educated at Cleveland, now in charge of the church at New Washington, Ohio; George, John, Annie and Catherine, all living.  Up to his fifteenth year our subject remained with his father on a farm, then came to America with his parents, who located at Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio.  He worked at the stone-mason trade till 1862, when he entered St. Mary's College, at Cleveland, Ohio, remaining four years each in college and seminary, and in 1870, being ordained a priest, he entered on his clerical duties at Rockport, Ohio, where he remained two years.  He then went to Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio, for five years; thence to Tiffin, Ohio, went to Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio, for five years; thence to Tiffin, Ohio, one year, and has since had charge of the church at Landeck, this county, which was organized in 1867, being formed from a part of St. John's congregation of Delphos.  Father Heiland has elevated himself to his present position through his own efforts and the help of God, having entered upon his career in life a poor boy.  (For record of the Catholic Church at Landeck, see Church History, Marion Township) Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 636

Jackson Twp. - ELIJAH HELSER, farmer, P. O. Herring, was born in Perry County, Ohio, Oct. 20, 15; son of John Helser, a farmer, born in Virginia and died in Perry County, where he was an early settler, and whose wife, Mary (Reisen), was also a native of Virginia.  They were the parents of nine children: William (deceased), John, Daniel (deceased), Catherine (deceased), Elijah, George, Peter, Levi and Mary.  The Helser family are of German extraction, and their ancestors were among the colonists who settled in Virginia.  Our subject was educated in the old subscription schools, and reared a farmer.  Early in life he learned the trades of carpenter and cabinet-maker, which he followed in his native county about fourteen years, saving enough of his earnings during the time to buy 240 acres of wild land in this county, where he removed with his family in 1854.  He ahs placed his land under a high state of cultivation, and in 1860 erected a large frame barn, which at that time was the best in the township.  In 1875 he erected the second brick residence in the township.  Mr. Helser has been an extensive stock grower, and is one of the substantial farmers of the county.  He was married in 1841 to Eliza, daughter of Peter and Rebecca (Snyder) Eversole, and to this union were born nine children:  John W. (married to Milly A. Ashum), Daniel O. (married to Ella Grant), Sarah A. (wife of F. R. Thompson, and M. D. in Nebraska), Melvina, George E., Jennie F. and Peter F. (deceased).  Our subject is a charter member of Jackson Grange.  In politics he is a Democrat, voting for Van Buren. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 606

Spencer Twp. - A. E. HERMINGHUYSEN, merchant, Spencerville, was born in Hol­land, March 30,1842, son of Erns F. J. and Mary (Robinstine) Herminghuysen, natives of Holland. Our subject came to America in 1848, and located in Putnam County, Ohio. He obtained his education through his own efforts, and entered upon his career in life as a clerk; for three years he was in a grocery, and about six months in a clothing store. In 1861 he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and for eight years was in the employ of Spence Bros. & Co., when he went to Delphos, Ohio, and engaged as clerk with different firms, eventually forming a partnership and embarking in business. He remained at Delphos until October, 1883, when he sold his interest and removed to Spencerville, where he opened out a general merchandise stock. Mr. Herminghuysen was married, in 1874, to Miss Lulu E. Fleimer, who was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., in 1853, daughter of Christian F. and Elizabeth Fleimer. To this union were born four children: Adrian F., Carl F., Gertie, and an infant not named. Mr. Herminghuysen is a member of the Royal Arcanum and I. O. O. F. lodges at Delphos. In politics he is a Republican. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 805

Richland Twp. - SIMON HERR, harness and saddlery, Bluffton, an enterprising business man of this town, is a native of Allen County, Ohio, born April 17, 1851; son of Christian and Catherine (Mosser) Herr, who came to Ohio from Germany, their native land, over half a century ago, spending many years in this county. Of their seven children six grew to manhood and womanhood. Our subject's father, who learned and followed weaving in Germany, devoted his entire attention to farming after coming to America; he died in this county in 1856. Simon Herr was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the common schools of this county. He learned the harness-making trade, and has successfully carried on this business in Bluffton since 1870. He has also at different times engaged in selling sewing machines, wagons, buggies and carriages. Mr. Herr is owner of sixty feet front on Main Street, occupied by business houses, which he made still more valuable by building, in 1S84, the Herr's Opera House, which is one of the finest places of entertainment in this part of Ohio, having a seating capacity for 500 persons, folding chairs, raised floor, stage 40x22, four dressing rooms, good scenery etc. Our subject was married at Lima, Ohio, in 1876, to Maggie Tremains, also a native of Ohio, of English descent, and to this union were born Bertha, Anna, Jessie, and one deceased. Mrs. Herr is a member of the Disciples Church. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 764

Marion Twp. - IRA S. HERRICK, dealer in general hardware and agriculture implements, Delphos, was born in Kirkersville, Licking Co., Ohio, Nov. 9, 1842.  His father Simeon was born in Delaware, Ohio, 1812, and was the son of Septimius Herrick, a native of Vermont, who served in the war of 1812, and after its settlement, located in Delaware.  Mr. Herrick's ancestry dates back to very early times in the history of the Union, both from the Herricks and the Hatchs (his mother's people), and among the latter is Rufus Hatch of New York City.  In 1873, Mr. Herrick left farming in Licking County, and engaged in his present line here where he has been successfully connected since.  He married in 1875, Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of Mr. Schauber (by whom she had a daughter, Zella), and Pennsylvania.  They have one son, Harold Herrick.  Mr. Herrick has been an active citizen since coming here and has given a cordial support to the development of Delphos' interests.  Upon the call for troops in 1861 for 75,000 men, he willingly responded, and did service in Company G, Twentieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  In October of the same year he re-enlisted in Company D, Sixty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, where he did active and honorable service for three years and three months, when he was honorably discharged. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 636

Marion Twp. - JOHN HENRY HESSELING, farmer, P. O. Delphos, was born in Hanover, Germany, Dec. 8, 1829; son of John Harmon and Narpheimia (Beenmun) Hesseling, former a shoemaker in Germany, and a farmer in America (he helped to cut the road through from Ottawa to Clyde, Ohio; he died in 1844); latter died in Germany in 1831, leaving five children: John Harmon, Jane, Catherine, Eliza and John Henry.  By his second wife - Catherine (Fracita) - John Harmon Hesseling had two children: Margaret and Lucetta.  Our subject was brought to America in 1832, his parents locating in Putnam County, Ohio, where he grew to maturity, assisting on a farm and attending the common schools.  He came to this county in 1869, and has cleared and placed under cultivation all but twelve acres of his farm of 140 acres, and has also assisted in clearing six other farms.  He has recently purchased a farm of fifty acres near Delphos for his son, and erected, in 1881, a substantial residence.  Apr. 28, 1857, Mr. Hesseling was married to Mary Ann Hemme, also a native of Germany, born July 25, 1835, and who came to America in 1841; nine children have been born to this union: Frank, Mary, John Harmon, John Henry, Charles Andrew, Katie, Joseph, Denie and William.  Our subject is an active member of the Catholic Church. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 637

Spencer Twp. - HUGH M. HILL, justice of the peace, Spencerville, was born in Harrisburg, Penn., January 18, 1835, son of John G. and Ellen (McCormic) Hill, natives of Pennsylvania, parents of six children, of whom Hugh M. is the eldest. Early in life he learned the tailor trade, which he followed about three years, but retired on account of his health, and became a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1853 he came to Spencerville, and clerked two years, then spent a year in the West. Upon his return he embarked in the lumbering industry, but eventually returned to clerking. Later he took charge of the Union Mills one year. Mr. Hill was married, December 9, 1858, to Ellen M. Harter, who was born in Marion County, Ohio, January 12, 1840, daughter of John L. and Annie Harter, early settlers of this county. In 1864 Mr. Hill enlisted in Company G, Forty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and remained in the service until the close of the war. He is an active member of Fair Post, G. A. R., and has been a member of Arcadia Lodge, F. & A. M., about twenty five years; has served the people of the township in several offices of trust, and is now in his fourth term as justice of the peace. His political sympathy is with the Democratic party. During his business career he has engaged in several branches of trade, but now devotes his time to the duties of his office and insurance. He takes an active part in public enterprises, especially those for the advancement of educational privileges, and has served on the school board. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 805

Marion Twp. - LEONARD HILTNER, farmer and postmaster, Landeck, was born in Germany, Feb. 24, 1828; son of Leonard and Barbara (Dirnhofer) Hiltner (both deceased), parents of seven children: Michael, Eva, Annie, George, Leonard, Barbara (deceased),  Theresa (deceased), and of his native land, and in 1853 came to America, locating in Van Wert County, Ohio, near Delphos, and for eight years was engaged in teaching a German School.  He also spent three years teaching in Wisconsin and Minnesota, after which he purchased the only store at Landeck and embarked in mercantile business.  Mr. Hiltner was commissioned postmaster at Landeck in 1872, which office he still retains.  He rents his store room and gives his attention to farming.  He was married, May 29, 1865, to Elizabeth Wedig, who was born in Germany in 1840, daughter of Henry and Annie Wedig.  Ten  children have been born to this union: Annie M., Mary A., Leonard (deceased), Philip, Kate, Michael, Rosa, John G., Henry W., and an infant (deceased), Philip, Kate, Michael Rosa, John G. Henry W. and an Infant (deceased)  Our subject is a member of the Catholic Church.  In politics he is a Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 637

Richland Twp. - J. HILTY, of the firm of Day & Hilty, proprietors of grocery and bakery, Bluffton, was born in Allen County, Ohio, August 7, 1859. He was educated at Bluffton, Ohio, and learned the harness-maker's trade, at which he worked for six years. In company with Charles S. Day he purchased the grocery and bakery in 1884. They are both good tradesmen. doing a cash business, and aiming to handle only first-class goods. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 765

Richland Twp. - NOAH HILTY, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Bluffton, was born in Richland Township, this county, March 4, 1852; son of Peter and Elizabeth (Neuschwander) Hilty, natives of Switzerland. Peter Hilty, a farmer by occupation, was born September 8, 1821, and was the third in the family of five children of Peter and Fannie (Lugibihl) Hilty, natives of Switzerland, and who came to America in 1826, settling on a farm in Wayne County, Ohio. Our subject's father was reared on the farm and attended the log schoolhouse, and came to Allen County in 1838, settling in the wild woods. He was married in 1842, and to this union were born ten children: Isaac, John, Barbara, Catherine, Benjamin, Noah, Mary, Peter B., Samuel and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hilty are members of the Mennonite Church; he has served as school director of this township. Noah Hilty was reared on the farm, received a common school education, and worked for four years at the carpenter's trade, but is now a farmer and stock raiser, owing sixty acres of land. He was married in 1876, to Sarah, daughter of Rev. John Moser. a Mennonite minister, and of German descent. Their children are Elam, Elizabeth (deceased), Elmer, Dora and Edmond. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Hilty are also members of the Mennonite Society. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 765

Spencer Twp. - JACOB HOCH, farmer, P. O. Spencerville, was born in Baden, Germany, December 14, 1822, son of Jacob and Catherine (Weisch) Hoch, natives of Germany, who settled in Marion County, Ohio, at an early day. Our subject received a common school education in his native land, and entered upon his career in life as a farmer. He was married in his native land, :n 1847, to Elizabeth Lust, born in 1821, and by her had eleven children, of whom but two are now living: Charles and Catherine. He came to America and located in Marion County, Ohio, in 1853, removing, in 1866, to this county, and locating in Spencer Township, where he has a large farm all placed under cultivation (except about forty-rive acres), and upon this he has erected substantial farm buildings. He has also put up a scale house, which is supplied with scales from the Buffalo Scale Company. Mr. Hoch has been a trustee of the German Reformed Church, of which he has been a member for a number of years. He is considered one of the leading, as well as one of the influential farmers of the township, highly esteemed for his many good qualities. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 806

Marion Twp. - REV. FATHER ALOYSIUS ISIDORE HOEFFEL, pastor of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Delphos, was born in Lützelbourg, department of Meurthe, diocese of Nancy, May 14, 1832.  At the age of fourteen he entered the college of St. Amand at Courtrai, Belgium, remaining there five years.  He afterward spent four years in Fenetrange College and Pont-à Mousson Seminary, France, and was inscribed at Nancy, but soon after left for America, and after passing a few days with friends and relations, near Norwalk, Ohio, immediately entered St. Mary's Seminary at Cleveland, Ohio, where after three years' study, he was ordained by the Very Rev. Bishop Rappe, June 13, 1858.  He was then sent to Defiance, Ohio, to replace Father Westerhold, from where, for ten eyars, he performed clerical duties in the following counties: Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Williams Fulton, touching over to Luas and Putnam County, and coming here in the latter part of January, 1868, where he has been actively engaged in clerical work since.  (See History of Catholic Church at Delphos, p. 451.) Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 637

Monroe Twp. - PETER HOFFERBERT, farmer, P. O. Columbus Grove, Putnam County, was born Aug. 11, 1834, in Koenig, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany; son of Philip J. and Mary E. (Naas) Hofferbert (deceased).  Our subject landed in New York in the spring of 1852, locating in Westmoreland County, Penn., finally engaging in farming.   He came to this county, settling on Section 7, in 1863, moving to his present farm.  He received his education under the compulsory school law of the "father-land," and learned the butcher's trade, serving for three years, for which his father paid fifty gulden.  He was married, Jan. 2, 1854, to Mrs. Philopina Weaver, born Dec. 15, 1819, daughter of Robert and Anna Mechling (deceased), natives of Pennsylvania.  They have four children - Anna E.,  a home; John L. married and living in Putnam County, Ohio; Philip J. in Monroe Township, this county; William, also in Monroe Township.  Our subject is next youngest in a family of twelve children, of whom two sons and two daughters, only, are now living.  Three died leaving families in Germany, and one sister still resides in her native land; his brother Leonard lives in Delphos, and a sister, Mrs. Eve C. Urick, lives in Monroe Township, this county.  Mr. Hofferbert, being drafted during the late war, entered the One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Pennsylvania Regiment as corporal in Company H, and received his discharge in 1863.  He is a Republican in politics; is a prominent man in Monroe Township, having been chosen by the people to the offices of trust.  He and his family are members of the Evangelical Church in which he has been trustee. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 667

Ottawa Twp. - G. W. HOHL, bakery and restaurant, Lima, Ohio, was born Aug. 9, 1841, in Zaisersweiher, Wurtemburg, Germany; fourth son of P. and Louisa (Benkendurfer) Hohl, the parents of seven children, viz: Frederick, Carl, Gottlob, G. William, Louis, Paul and Louisa.  The mother dying, the father married again a Mrs. Volmer by whom he had one child - Wilhelmina.  Our subject immigrated to America in May, 1865, spent several years in working at the baker's trade in several towns and cities in Ohio, viz: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Bucyrus, and in 1877 he came to Lima, where he then engaged in his present business.  He was married in Bucyrus, June 16, 1874, to Miss Louisa M. Burgbacher, and to this union have been born five children: Franklin W., Charles, Eddie, Frederick and Bertha.  Our subject's wife is a native of Crawford County, Ohio, born Aug. 20, 1851. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 701

Ottawa Twp. - BRANSON P. HOLMES (deceased), one of the prominent merchants of Lima, was born Jan. 13, 1826, in Licking County, Ohio, son of Samuel and Susan (Weaver) Holmes, descendants of a Pennsylvania family, and who came to Ohio in a very early day, and took up a large tract of land, settling in Licking County, near the old reservoir which supplied the canals in that part of the State.  Samuel Holmes, who helped survey the greater part of Central Ohio, removed to Marion County, where some of his children received their education.  His family numbered eleven children.  Our subject was married in April, 1845, to Miss Jane Williams a native of Wales, daughter of David Williams, who died while she was young.  Her sister, Elizabeth  (now deceased), was the wife of Judge W. H. West, and her brother, John Williams, resides in Chicago, Ill.  Mr. and Mrs. Holmes were blessed with the following children:  Viella E. (wife of W. L. Porter), Mary R. (wife of George P. Waldorp, postmaster, Lima), Frank W., married to May, daughter of Dr. Harley, of Apple Creek, and Florence E., married to W. L. Mackenzie.  Mr. Holmes came to Lima to 1840 and entered into mercantile trade, which he followed for many years.  He died Dec. 10, 1870.  His widow, in 1883, built a brick block, adjoining the Harper's Block, which she is now extending south, and the whole, which is one of the finest improvements in Lima, will be styled the "Holmes Block." Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 701

Monroe Twp. - ISAAC HOLMES, farmer, P. O. Columbus Grove, Putnam County, was born Nov. 30, 1827, in Carroll County, Ohio; son of William and Elizabeth (Davis) Holmes, former a native of Washington County, Penn., born Aug. 20, 1801, died in February, 1884.  He was a son of John and Sarah (Norris) Holmes, first named being a native of England, and one of the early settlers of Seneca County, Ohio, where he and his wife died; latter a native of Carroll County, Ohio.  William Holmes was first married to Mary Joseph, by whom he had four children- William, residing near Carrollton, being the only one now living.  By his second marriage there were eighteen children:  Isaac, Mrs. Catharine Fishill (deceased, leaving family in Carroll County, Ohio); Mrs. Martha Crumbecker in Carroll County, Ohio; Jonathan, killed by a falling tree when sixteen years of age; James (deceased), a surgeon in the Forty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Rebellion; Mrs. Myrian Harlan (widow), in Wayne County, Ill.; Samuel, in Greenwood County, Kans.; Mrs. Eliza Best, and David, residing in Wayne County, Ill.; Oliver in Fairfield, Ill., where he was county clerk for eight years; Martin and Daniel died young; Milton in Wayne County, Ill.; Mrs. Sarah Webb in Lyon County, Kans.; Mrs. Eleanor N. Enlow in Wayne County, Ill.; Mrs. Samantha J. Robertson in White County, Ill.; Calvin, near Clifton, Tex., and an infant (deceased).  The third marriage was with Mrs. Martha Weisman who bore him following children: Eli, living in Wayne County, Ill.; Mrs. Melissa Statten, and George, residing near Denver, Col., and Mrs. Mary Westfall, in Wayne County, Ill.  Six of the sons were in the late war of the Rebellion, and all held offices - James, Samuel, Oliver, David, Milton and Calvin; five sons-in-law were also in the service - A. Best, M. Webb, J. Enlow, J. Robertson and J. Crumbecker.  Calvin served five years in the regular army.  All of these twenty-six children were born between the years 1821 and 1859, all single issue, and seventeen of them are still living.  Our subject was married, Aug. 22, 1850, to Elizabeth Downs, born in Carroll County, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1828, daughter of George and Sarah (Miller) Downs, and by this union were born nine children, five of whom died in early childhood; those now living are George William, married and living in Putnam County, Ohio; Amos B., also married and residing in Putnam County; Martha A. and Clark B., at home.  Mr. Holmes, in 1870, was one of the land appraisers for Putnam County.  He has held the offices of justice of the peace, assessor and township trustee, of the latter of which he is present incumbent.  The family are members of the Presbyterian Church.  In politics he is a Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 668

Richland Twp. - J. GUY HONNELL, physician and farmer, P. O. Beaver Dam, Ohio, was born in Greene County, Penn., January 9, 1831, son of William and Eleanor (Pratt) Honnell, of French and German descent, former a farmer by occupation, being a native of Virginia: they were parents of twelve children, eleven of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Our subject, the sixth in the family, was reared on the farm, attending the common school of the home district and at Sidney, Ohio, until he was sixteen years old. He then commenced teaching in the winter and attending school in the summer, and while at college he paid his own tuition and board and bought his own clothing. He was in school most of the time until he was twenty-one years of age. He then entered the office of Dr. Robert Johnson & Son, where he studied medicine for two years, then commenced to practice in Montra, Shelby Co., Ohio, following his profession there till 1855, when he came to Allen County, Ohio, and here he has practiced ever since. The doctor is well known, and at one time had an extensive practice, having had as many as 100 calls in one day, many of whom he was compelled to turn away. He has never been a rigid collector, was always liberal to the poor, and though he has been very successful, is not wealthy. He is owner of 200 acres of valuable land. Dr. Honnell was married in 1855, to Amelia C., daughter of Rev. Ezra W. and M. S. (Stiles) Clark, former a Baptist minister, of English and German descent. Their children are Stella, wife of Henry S. Shull; Carrie V., wife of H. C. Hobart, of Cleveland, Ohio; Annie, wife of J. Marshall; Jessie, at home; Eugene Guy, eight years old, the only son, also at home with his parents. The doctor is a Presbyterian of the Calvinistic type. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a prohibitionist of the ultra stamp, always claiming that alcohol, in all of its forms, is more sedative than stimulant, and the use of it is not necessary in the treatment of disease. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 765

Spencer Twp. - ADISON S. HOOKER, liveryman, Spencerville, was born in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio, September 15, 1846; a son of Royal and Courtney (Graham) Hooker, natives of Vermont and Virginia respectively; the former of whom died July 27, 1882, the latter July 13, 1866. Eight of their twelve children are still living, viz.: Charles R., John O., Royal D., Adison S., Winfield T., William G., Hoy B. and Elmer E. Our subject was raised on a farm and embarked in life as a farmer in this county. whither his parents had moved in 1850. When seventeen years of age he enlisted in Company H, Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry (in 1863), and received his discharge in 1865. After the war he engaged in lumbering and, having purchased some timber land, built a saw-mill. During his business career he has owned a saw and planing mill, a grist mill, etc. In 1882 he went to Michigan, where he was for two years engaged more or less extensively in the lumber business. January, 1884. he returned to Spencerville, and has since conducted a livery business. Mr. Hooker was married August 14, 1866, to Elizabeth Fisle, born in 1847, and by her he has had nine children : Charles A., John R., Henrietta, Anna L., Laura (deceased), Katie (deceased), George, Adison S. and Lavina. Mr. Hooker has served as councilman ten years, and has held other minor township offices. Politically he is a stanch Democrat. Although Mr. Hooker started in life a poor boy, his efforts have been crowned with success, and several buildings are standing, among which is his tine residence, as monuments to his thrift and enterprise. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 806

Marion Twp. - JOHN HOTZ, proprietor of restaurant and saloon, Delphos, is a native of Crawford County, Ohio, born May 8, 1857; son of Joseph and Catharine (Frehlick) Hotz, the former a native of Baden, Germany, the latter of Weissemburg, Alsace.  Joseph Hotz came to America in 1848, settling first in Huron County, Ohio, where he was married, thence moved to Crawford County, then to Putnam County, and finally to this county, where he arrived about nineteen years ago, and where he has been a resident farmer since.  The mother of our subject, on coming to America, landed at New York, where she remained for a time, thence went to Huron County, Ohio.  They had eleven children, two of whom died in childhood.  Those now living are Frank J., in Delphos, with his brother; John, Mary, Frank, William, Catharine, Francis, Anna and Benjamin  All are single but the eldest who married Mary Heitz by whom he has one son, George.  Mr. Hotz received a common school education and staid on the far with his father until eighteen years of age, when he began learning the blacksmith trade, at which he worked six years in various places.  He then engaged in clerking in a restaurant, and in August, 1884, he opened out for his own account at his present stand where he is carrying on a first-class business in his life.  Mr. Hotz started out in the world without a dollar of financial aid, and has won for himself a place second to none in the business in which he is engaged.  Politically he is an active Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 638

Ottawa Twp. - V. H. HOUTZER, insurance, Lima, was born Mar. 10, 1840, in Berlin, Shelby Co., Ohio; son of John J. and Marcuria (Kern) Houtzer, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1835, and settled in Shelby county, Ohio.  John J. Houtzer was a potter by trade.  He was thrice married, having no issue by the first union.  By his second wife (the mother of our subject, and who died in this county in 1846), he had three children:  V. H., John C. and Robert, all living in Ohio.  Mr. Houtzer's third marriage was with Mrs. Evaline (Day) Hawthorne, a widow by whom he had one child - George (deceased).   One subject received his early education in Shelby County, and came with his parents to Allen County in 1845.  He followed farming in youth and for a time left Allen county, but returned when eighteen eyars old, and learned the trade of a potter, working with his father up to 1870.  He was married, Sept. 14, 1861, to Adeline, daughter of John Boyer, by whom he has six children:  May, William (in the insurance business with his father), Mary, Emma, John and Ida.  Mr. Houtzer commenced the insurance business in September, 1873, representing several companies, and is a reliable business man. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 702

Spencer Twp. - CHARLES A. HOVER, merchant, Spencerville, a son of Cyrus and Martha (Past) Hover, was born in Delphos, Ohio, October 25, 1856. He was raised on a farm, and having obtained a fair education in the common and academic schools, taught more or less for several years. His first business enterprise was at Spencerville, with R. H. Harbison, to whom he sold out his interest after fifteen months partnership. In August, 1883, he purchased a stock of groceries and again embarked in mercantile business, and in February of the year following, took in as partner J. M. Biner. Their trade is steadily on the increase, as a result of close attention to business and the courteous manner in which they attend to the wants of their customers. Mr. Hover was married September 21, 1881, to Miss Mercy E., daughter of James and Jennie (Baker) Sunderland, born in Auglaize County, Ohio, March 28, 1856. They have been blessed with one child, Mercy W., born March 1. 1884.  Mr. Hover is a member of the K. of P., Lima. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 806

Amanda Twp. - CYRUS H. HOVER, farmer, P. O. Kempton, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Mar. 5, 1822, and came to Allen County with his parents in 1833, locating at Lima, where he entered on his career of life in 1846, commencing in the foundry business. In 1850 he removed his business to Delphos, where he remained thirteen years.  He then purchased a farm in Amanda Township, and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits.  The greater portion of his farm was at that time wild and uncultivated, but now it is under a state of cultivation, being second to none in his township.  Mr. Hover was married Aug. 4, 1847, to Martha Past, who was born in Knox County, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1827, and this union has been blessed with eleven children: Elizabeth C. (wife of Rev. Philip Lemasters), Laura (deceased), Joseph O. (deceased), Mary E. (wife of R. H. Gamble), Charles A., Kate P., (wife of D. H. Crites, Bryant G., Minnie L. Florence, Ada L. (Deceased), and Mattie J.  Mr. Hover is Minnie L., Florence, Ada L. (deceased) and Mattie J.  Mr. Hover is a man of sound judgment, honorable and upright to a fault in all business transactions, and is one of the most influential as well as substantial farmers of his township.  He is a stanch advocate of the principles of the Republican party.  Religiously he and his family are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 565

Shawnee Twp. - JAMES A. HOVER, farmer, P. O., Lima, was born near Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, Apr. 1, 1828; son of Joseph and Caroline (Adgate) Hover, natives of Pennsylvania, who were married Feb. 7, 1809.  Joseph Hover located in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1802 and in  1833 came to this county, settling in Shawnee Township, on teh farm now occupied by our subject, and here lived and died.  Joseph and Caroline Hover had eight children: Eliza M., deceased wife of Rev. John Alexander, a missionary in this county in the interest of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1833-34 (she died May 27, 1852, aged forty-one years), Josiah C. (died Sept. 24, 1834, aged twenty-six years), Julius A. (died June 29, 1843, aged twenty-seven years), Joshua B., Cyrus H., William U., James A. and Joseph O. (died Apr. 23, 1851, aged twenty years).  The paternal grandfather of our subject was Manuel Hover, a native of New Jersey, of German descent, captain of a company during the war of the Revolution, and a pioneer of Trumbull County, Ohio, where he lived and died; the maternal grandfather of our subject was John Adgate, also a pioneer of Trumbull County, Ohio.  James A. Hover was reared in Shawnee Township, this county, from five years of age and was educated in the country schools.  He has resided on the old homestead since 1833, with the exception of two years spent in Lima, Ohio, (in which city he was engaged in the milling business) and two years in California, where he went in 1849, and while there was engaged in mining.  He has been twice married, his first wife, whom he married Apr. 6, 1852, being Isabel K., daughter of Thomas and Catherine (King) Ferguson of this county, and by this union were born three children: Ida A. (Mrs. W. H. Breese, born April 29, 1853), Alma A. (Mrs. D. D. Ford, born Mar. 16, 1856), and Cyrus A. (born Aug. 27, 1860).  His second wife, to whom he was married, Mar. 8, 1865, was Nancy, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth (McKibben) Dobbins, of Lima, Ohio, and by her he has one child, Alfred C., born Decd. 23, 1865.  Mr. and Mrs. Hover are members of the Presbyterian Church.  In politics he is a Republican. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 792

Richland Twp. - LEWIS W. HUBER, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Bluffton, was born in Allen County, Ohio, October 29, 1848, son of William and Sally Ann (Cunningham) Huber. William Huber was born in Batavia, Germany, in 1818, second of the five children (all boys) of Jacob Huber, a blacksmith, who married Barbara Maier, and came from Germany to Pennsylvania in 1832, and after working at his trade there for two years came to Bluffton, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life. Our subject's father is a very wealthy farmer, and has lived in this county since 1835; his wife was a native of Virginia; they reared a respectable family, of whom Lewis W. is the eldest Our subject was reared on a farm, and received a common school education. He has made agriculture the principal occupation of his life, and now owns a well-improved farm of seventy-live acres in Richland Township. Mr. Huber was married in 1873 to Matilda Girod, whose parents were natives of France. To this union was born four children, three now living : Maud, John and Orville. Mr. and Mrs. Huber are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 766

Jackson Twp. - SOLOMON HUBER, farmer, P. O. Bluffton, was born in Richland Township, this county, Oct. 24, 1851, eldest son of Jacob and Annie (Depler) Huber, former a native of Germany, latter of Swiss descent, early settlers of Richland Township (both now deceased).  They were the parents of six children: Solomon, John (deceased), Matilda (deceased), William W., Jacob D., and John T.  Our subject received a limited common school education, and commenced farming and stock-raising at the age of twenty-one, which he has since followed on the farm where he still resides.  Mr. Huber is a public spirited man and takes an active part in public enterprises and improvements, and deserves much credit for what he has done toward assisting in the development of this part of the county.  As a farmer and stock-raiser, his aim is to excel, and a fine residence, substantial barn and cattle sheds bear testimony of his enterprise.  He is an extensive breeder of and dealer in extra pure Poland-China hogs.  Our subject was married Sept. 12, 1875, to Mary M., daughter of Benjamin Franklin, born in Jackson Township, this county, Jan. 26, 1856.  Their only child now living, William Henry Perry, was born June 7, 1876; those deceased are Annie E. and Matilda A.  Mr. Huber since 1872 has been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; politically he is a leader in the Democratic party.  He has served two terms as road supervisor, and two years as school director, an office he still holds as clerk; is a member of township school board.  In manner Mr. Huber is very quiet and peaceable, aiming to be the friend of all.  He is highly respected by all who know him intimately, and stands among the best citizens of the township or county. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 607

Ottawa Twp. - C. M. HUGHES, JR., cashier of the First National Bank, Lima, was born May 24, 1856, in German Township, Allen County, Ohio; son of Richard T. Hughes, and a grandson of Richard Hughes, Sr., a native of Virginia, and who came to Allen County, Ohio, in a very early day, where he farmed and carried on his trade, that of tanner and currier, and of whose children, twelve in number, following survive: Hugh W., president of the Union National Bank of Cincinnati; Harvey; J. W.; John L., of the firm of Johns & Hughes, manufacturers of furniture, Lima; Richard T. (father of our subject); Charles M., judge Common Pleas Court; Ann M. Bowers and Eliza J. Ward.  Richard T. Hughes was born May 24, 1828, in Virginia, and came to Ohio with his parents.  He was married, May 24, 1855, to Charlotte Clippinger, of this county, by whom he had the following children: Charles M., Richard H., William C. (deceased), Callie M. (deceased), Mary F., Clara and Lenore.  Mr. Hughes was a farmer up to 1870, when he became a member of the firm of East & Hughes, millers, of Lima.  The following year he sold out his interest, being elected county treasurer on the Republican ticket; was subsequently re-elected, serving two terms.  After leaving this office he entered the grocery trade, which he followed nearly up to the time of his death, which occurred in March, 1879.  Our subject entered the First National Bank as individual book-keeper in 1874, and in November, 1875, was appointed assistant cashier in the Allen County Bank, where he remained for five years, when he was elected to his present position of cashier in the First National Bank of Lima.  He was married, June 18, 1878, to Kate M. Colbath, of Lima, by whom he has two children:  Clarence L. and Margareat E.  Mr. Hughes is a R. A. M., a member of the Lodges of Lima. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 702

Ottawa Twp. - J. R. HUGHES, merchant, Lima, Ohio, is a native of New York State, born Sept. 7, 1829; son of Rollin and Gertrude (Lewis) Hughes, natives of Wales, and who immigrated in 1820 to New York State, coming eight years later to Licking County, Ohio, where they still reside.  Our subject was educated in Granville, same county, where he also learned the trade of tanner.  He began business in Sunbury, Ohio, and there married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of James and Delia Wilcox, who died in 1854.  He then married, in 1856, Ellen, daughter of Danford and Sarah Carpenter (they were natives of Vermont), and to this second marriage were born two daughters, viz.: Florence V. and Gertrude.  Mr. Hughes came to Lima in 1858, and engaged in a tinware and stove store, which he still carries on and to which he added in late years a fine collection of china-ware.  He has served the city of Lima in several of its offices; mayor three years during the late war of the Rebellion, also councilman, etc., etc.  Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 702

Perry Twp. - JAMES C. HULLINGER, farmer, P. O. Westminster, was born in Greene County, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1810, son of Christopher and Mary (Crabb) ullinger, who settled in Auglaize Township, this county, in 1840, and there lived and died.  Natives of Virginia, they came to Ross County, Ohio, while it was a territory.  They had eleven children: Daniel, James C., Jacob (deceased), Jeremiah, John, Nancy, (Mrs. William Stevenson), Margaret (Mrs. Isaac Shannon), Harriet (Mrs. Daniel Hill), Priscilla (Mrs. John Bayliff), Elizabeth (deceased), and Charles (deceased).  Our subject was reared near Springfield, Ohio, where he was educated in the schools of his day.  He came to Allen County in 1836, locating in Auglaize Township, where he rented a farm for three years.  In 1840 he settled in Perry Township, on the farm he now occupies, most of which he cleared himself, making all the improvements in way of buildings, etc.  He has been twice married, on first occasion, in 1828, to Susannah, daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Hamilton) Shannon, of Springfield, Ohio.  By this union were born eleven children:  Christopher (deceased), Jacob D. (deceased), Eli, John, Samuel, James W., Thomas, Henry, Mary (Mrs. S. R. Bailey), Margaret (deceased), Samantha A. (deceased).  Mr. Hullinger married Apr. 26, 1857, for his second wife, Catherine, daughter of Emanuel and Elizabeth (Snyder) Binkley, formerly of Perry County, Ohio, but who settled in Jackson Township in 1850, and the result of this union has been seven children: Sarah (deceased), Emanuel (deceased).  Mr. Hullinger and wife are members of the United Brethren Church, which is located on his farm, and was erected chiefly by him.  In politics he is a Republican.

Marion Twp. - EVAN HUMPHREYS, farmer P. O. Delphos, was born near Machyulleth, Montgomeryshire, North Wales, in October, 1818; son of Morris and Mary (Roberts) Humphreys, also natives of Montgomeryshire; the mother was a daughter of Evan Roberts.  After the death of Mr. Humpheys she married William Paul, and died in her native country.  The children born to Morris and Mary Humphreys were Annie ( who died at twenty-one years of age), Hannah (who became the wife of Richard Fauks, both dying, leaving three sons and one daughter), and Evan.  Our subject was but six years of age when his father died, and he was then taken by a Mr. Williams a farmer, to be brought up.  He never attended school a day in his life, but by tact and practical application became thoroughly acquainted with the system of agriculture, and won the prize, in a pleasant contest in his native country, over more than sixty years.  He came with Richard Breece to America, having been married about two years previously, or in 1846, to Elizabeth Pugh, who was born in 1817, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Tibbot) Pugh, After arriving at Cincinnati, Ohio, he started out on foot for Butler County, Ohio, with but three cents, all he then possessed, in his pocket.  There he remained two and a half years, working in the harvest field at seventy cents per day, and chopping in the winter season at twenty-five cents per cord, boarding himself.  Upon his arrival in this county from Butler County, he purchased for $600 eighty acres of his present farm, which was then heavily timbered.  Here he secured a farm of 260 acres, one of the most beautiful and well-cultivated in Allen County, and by practical ability has placed himself in the foremost rank of agriculture.  His children are Lizzie, born in Butler County in 1849, now widow of David T. Evan, who was born in Allen County, May 14, 1851, farming with the father (he was married to Maggie Davis, daughter of Edward Davis of Van Wert County, Ohio, and by her has had three children: Evan, Annie E. and Edward).  The family are members of the Congregational Church. Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 638

Marion Twp. - WILLIAM J. HUMPHREYS Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 639

Marion Twp. - JACOB HUNSAKER Source:  History of Allen County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by  Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 639

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