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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
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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Jackson Twp. -
NEWTON SAGER, physician, Lafayette, Ohio,
born in Union County, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1817, is a son of Henry
and Lovina (Haines) Sager, natives of Virginia, who became
early settlers of Union County, Ohio. Henry was a
farmer and blacksmith, he died about 1838, aged forty-seven
years. His widow's death occurred in 1879. Four of
their eight children are now living. Newton Sager's
early life was spent on a farm, he receiving the foundation of
his subsequent education in the common schools, and when
nineteen years of age, entered Oxford University where he
received a literary education. He afterward read medicine
in Pleasant Valley, Madison Co., Ohio, and graduated from the
old Jefferson Medical University in 1843. He immediately
entered upon the practice of his profession in Lafayette,
Jackson Township, this county, where he has since resided.
At that early date his ride extended many miles, the first
settlements being scarce and practitioners correspondingly so.
With the increase of population the call for his services also
advanced and for months at a time he prescribed for as many as
forty or fifty patients in a day, and could not possibly visit
them oftener than once in two days. At times it was quite
difficult to obtain supplies. this being a malarious
district, quinine was in great demand, and the supply at one
time both in Lima and Kenton having been exhausted, the doctor
was obliged to go to Piqua to purchase. As the demand for
new remedies and drugs increased his stock eventually developed
into the drug store, which he has managed for several years in
connection with his professional duties. He has several
times served the people as treasurer, and politically has for
years been considered a leader of the Democratic party in this
vicinity; he has always taken an active part in all public
enterprises, especially those for the advancement of educational
privileges; has been liberal also in the support of religious
institutions, though not identified with any denomination.
He joined the order of F. & A. M. at Lima, soon after the
organization of the lodge at that place, and is a charter member
of Sager Lodge at Lafayette, Ohio, which lodge he was
instrumental in having established and which was named in his
honor. The doctor came to this county a widower, having
been previously married to Miss Hannah, daughter of
Daniel Custard, of Lima, she died in 1840, leaving a
daughter - Areneta, since deceased. The doctor was
married, on the second occasion, to Miss Bethiah Gilbert
of Vermont, born in 1824. This union has been blessed with
six children who grew to maturity: Newton Jr., Norvel
(deceased), a graduate of Wesleyan University of Delaware,
Annetta (wife of Wesley Biteman), Lovina (wife
of D. Kinsley), Norton, a farmer, Mary Bell
(wife of Geo. B. Muir). Perhaps no man has done
more for the development of this part of Allen County than
Dr. Sager, and to his efforts is due the locating, in a
direct line, the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad from
upper Sandusky to Lima.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 613 |
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Jackson Twp. -
NEWTON SAGER, JR., physician, Lafayette,
was born in Jackson Township, this county, Dec. 18, 1847, son of
N. Sager. From the high school of the county our
subject passed a year of study in Baldwin University, at Berea,
Ohio, and having previously read medicine with his father he
took several courses of lectures at Ann Arbor, Mich., graduating
in the medical department of Wooster University, at Cleveland,
Ohio, in 1871. He immediately entered upon the practice of
his profession in his native place, where he has gained a
leading practice by a thorough knowledge of, and close attention
to, business, and much confidence is placed in his skill as a
physician and surgeon. He is an enthusiastic entomologist,
and having given a great deal of time to the study of this
branch of natural history, has perhaps the choicest collection
of specimens in northwestern Ohio. Dr. Sager was
married, Apr. 4, 1871, to Sarah M. Hughs, born Dec. 1,
1847, daughter of Hiram and Emily Hughs, of Knox County,
Ohio, and to this union were born two children: Grace,
born June 29, 1873, and Georgie, born. Aug. 30,
1876. Our subject became a F. & A. M. in Ada, and was a
charter member of Sager Lodge, 513, Lafayette. He has been
treasurer of the township two years; is an active member of the
Democratic party.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 614 |
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German
Twp. -
ISAAC SAWMILLER, farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in German
Township, this county, Mar. 28, 1845, son of Jacob and Mary
A. (Huff) Sawmiller, who were married in this
county, and reared a family, of whom four are now living:
Ruhanna, Isaac, Sylvester and John.
The father died in 1877, the mother still resides in this
county. At the death of his father, our subject became
owner of land in German Township, this county, on which he now
resides, and has added to and improved the same. He was
married Mar. 28, 1872, to Miss Maggie Herring, of
this county, born in German Township, Feb. 18, 1852.
daughter of Emanuel and Julia (Grites) Herring, who were
also married in this county, rearing but one child, Maggie,
wife of our subject. Her father died in May, 1852, and her
mother Sept. 22, 1883. To Mr. and Mrs. Sawmiller
were born four children: John B., Viola M., Arvilla J.
and Addie L. Mr. Sawmiller gives his attention to
general agriculture; also operates a threshing machine in the
season. He served two years in the late war of the
Rebellion, in Company A, First Ohio Cavalry, passing through
many hard fought battles, and coming out unscathed. In
politics he is a Democrat.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 597 |
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Richland Twp. -
JOHN SCHIFFERLY,
farmer, P. O. Beaver Dam, was born in Switzerland, May 26, 1819,
and there received a common school education. His father,
a farmer, immigrated to America in 1833, located in Wayne
County, Ohio (having in his possession at that time only
$23.90), and in 1836 settled on the farm where his son, John,
now resides, in Richland Township, Allen (then Putnam) County,
and here died in 1861. Our subject, the youngest in a
family of three children, was raised in the woods, and followed
clearing and farming in early life. He was married in 1848
to Christine Swartz, a native of Germany.
Her father was a pioneer farmer of Hancock County, Ohio.
To this union were born eleven children, eight now living:
Gideon, married, and farming in Hancock County, Ohio;
John W., a farmer, whose wife died in 1883, leaving one
child; Jacob D., married to a tinner in Beaver Dam;
Mary, wife of J. E. Lugibihl; Willie E., a
tinner in Beaver Dam; Frederick, at home; Sarah E.,
and Margaret E. Mrs. Schifferly is a member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject, who now
owns 152 acres of good land and a house worth $2,000, started
with but forty acres of heavily timbered land, on which he built
a cabin, and has by his own exertions accumulated a handsome
competency.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co., 1885
- Page 776 |
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Spencer Twp. -
J. G.
SEITER, physician, Spencerville, was born in Marion County,
Ohio, Sept. 11, 1852, seventh in the family of ten children of
Daniel and Margaret (Klingle) Seiter, natives of
Germany. At the age of seventeen he taught two terms of school,
and afterward attended the commercial school at Delaware, Ohio,
for a short time, and during the school year of 1873-74, attended
the Baldwin University of Berea, Ohio. During this time he was
engaged in teaching and working on the farm at intervals. In
August, 1877, he went to Cleveland, and began the study of
medicine with Dr. J. Schneider, and attended lectures. He
graduated at the Homoeopathic Hospital College, in 1881, and
immediately entered upon the practice of his profession at
Spencerville. As a result of a thorough knowledge of his
profession, and close attention to the duties of his calling, he
has quite an extensive ride: he is the first homeopathic physician
to practice in this vicinity. He was united in marriage Sept. 11, 1883, with Miss Emma Albrecht, who was
born in Delaware, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1864, and by her he has one
child—Carl B. Politically the doctor is a Republican. He is
a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 233, I. O. O. F. of Cleveland, Ohio,
and of Delphos Lodge, No. 139, K. of P., of Delphos, Ohio.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 812 |
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Perry Twp. -
JOSEPH SELLERS, farmer, P. O. Cridersville,
Auglaize County, Ohio, was born in Franklin County, Penn., Mar.
9, 1828, and is a son of Leonard and Elizabeth (Winyard)
Sellers, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Allen
County, Ohio, in 1837, clearing and improving the farm now owned
by their son, William. They had nine children;
Joseph, John, Henry, Samuel, William,
Catherine (deceased), Susan (wife of J. Walton),
Eliza (wife of Miles Lowry), and Harriet
(wife of Charles Carter). Our subject was
ten years of age when his parents came to this county. He
was educated in the common schools and lived with his father
until twenty-four years of age. He was married in 1852, to
Leah, daughter of Martin Crumrine, an early
settler of Perry Township, this county, by whom he has six
children: Daniel, David, William, Eliza (wife of
George A. Beeler), Margaret (wife of George
Mosher), and Franklin. Mr. Sellers
located, in 1853,on the farm where he now resides, most of which
he has cleared and improved himself. He is a leading
farmer of Perry Township and one of its enterprising citizens.
He has held the offices of trustee and treasurer of the township
for several terms. In politics he is a Democrat. He
and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 746 |
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Monroe
Twp. -
JOHN SCHLOSSER, farmer, P. O. Columbus Grove, Putnam
County, is a son of Daniel Schlosser who was twice
married; first to Sarah Richards (deceased) a native of
Pickaway County, Ohio, daughter of Henry and Mary (Kroeninger)
Richards, natives of Pennsylvania, and by this union were
born John (subject of this sketch) born Mar. 19, 1843,
Mrs. Mary A. Herring, born Apr. 23, 1845, residing at
Rochester, Ind.; David born Apr. 15, 1847, living in Monroe
Township, this county. The second marriage of Daniel
Schlosser was with Priscilla Bennett, Oct. 9, 1848,
who bore him eleven children. Those now living are
Daniel W., born Oct. 9, 1853, residing in Monroe Township,
this county; Nathan, born Oct. 7, 1865, in Putnam County,
Ohio; Mrs.
Melvina Gander, born May 28, 1858, in Putnam
County, Ohio; Mrs. Margaret E. Granger, born July 14,
1860, residing in Columbus Grove, Ohio; and Permellia,
born July 19, 1866, at home. The subject of this sketch
was married, May 3, 1866, to Ellen Morris, born
July 25, 1850. They had a family of seven children:
James William, born Mar. 22, 1867; Oliver,
born Feb. 21, 1869; Elizabeth M., born Feb. 26, 1871;
John Frankie, born July 24, 1873, died Nov. 10, 1884,
of
typhoid fever and inflammation of the bowels, aged eleven years,
three months and sixteen days; Anna May, born July
23, 1875; Bertie L., born Oct. 1, 1880, and Sarah J.,
born July 6, 1883. Our subject served three years in the
war of the Rebellion, enlisting in 1862, and was honorably
discharged in 1865. Mr. Schlosser is an
energetic and enterprising young farmer, and is held in high
esteem by the people of his community.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 672 |
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Spencer Twp. -
EMANUEL
SHAFFER, farmer, P. O. Spencerville, was born in Bedford
County, Penn., Mar. 4, 1835, son of Levi and Rachael (Baker)
Shaffer, natives of Pennsylvania, who were the parents of
fourteen children, of whom Emanuel is the fifth. Our
subject was reared on the farm and received a common school
education. He has made agriculture the principal occupation of his
life, and in addition owns and operates a tile-mill on his farm.
He was married, in 1856, to Mercy Jane Purdy,
who was born in Holmes County, and by her has three children:
Florence J., Harvey E. and Alice R. In 1850 Mr.
Shaffer removed to Holmes County, where he remained till 1856,
when he came to this county and located where he still lives. He
has made all the improvements on his farm; also assisted in
cutting out the roads in his neighborhood. He served his country
twelve months in Company E, Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry,
during the late war of the Rebellion. Mr. Shaffer
bears the reputation of being an enterprising and energetic man,
as well as one of the substantial farmers of Spencer Township. In
politics, he is a Democrat.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 812 |
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Amanda Twp. -
SIMON
SHAFFER, carpenter and farmer, P. O. Spencerville, was
born in Shawnee Township, Allen Co., Ohio, July 6, 1849.
His parents are still living, his father, Michael, a
native of Pennsylvania and an early settler of Miami and Allen
Counties, Ohio, being a farmer of Shawnee Township; his mother,
Sarah (Whetstone) Shaffer, was born in Auglaize, this
county. Their children, thirteen in number, are as
follows: Henry, Simon, Nancy, John, Rebecca, Michael
(deceased), Alford (deceased), Sarah, Amanda, William,
Elza, George and Luella. Our subject was raised
on a farm, his education being limited to a few weeks each year
in the common schools. Early in life he commenced to work
at the carpenter's trade, which he has made his principal
occupation, and he bears the reputation of being a first-class
workman in every respect. He was united in marriage June
24, 1871, with Margaret Richardson, born May 17, 1854,
daughter of G. W. Richardson, and to this union were born
four children: Rozilla, Alby, Michael and Julia.
When twenty-two years of age Mr. Shaffer removed to
Auglaize County, this State, but returned to this county in
1879. For five years he has lived upon his farm in Amanda
Township, and in 1882 erected thereon what is recognized as the
finest frame barn in the county. He is a self-made man,
having gained his property through habits of industry and
economy. He purchased his time from his father before
reaching maturity, paying for the same the sum of $182.50.
Mr. Shaffer is an active member of the order of F. & A.
M. at Spencerville. In politics he is identified with the
Democratic party.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 567 |
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Jackson Twp. -
A. S. SHEPHERD, physician and surgeon,
Lafayette, was born in Auglaize Township, this county, Dec. 5,
1855; son of Frederick and Mary (Staley) Rudy, natives of
Miami County, Ohio, and who were among the early settlers of
Allen County, former born Dec. 4, 1809, still living in Auglaize
Township; latter died in 1859, leaving seven children who grew
to maturity; Jacob, Shepherd, Caroline (now deceased),
Sylvester, Anna (now deceased), Albert and Alice.
Our subject up to the age of nineteen years, was employed upon a
farm and in attending the common schools of the neighborhood.
During the fall of 1874 he attended the normal school at Ada,
and taught school during the winter, his time being thus
employed for several years, and about 1877 he became
superintendent of the public schools at Westminster, Ohio, which
position, he held for a period of nine successive terms.
He completed his scientific course at Ada, graduating in May
1881. Our subject had previously given his attention to
the reading of Medicine, and continuing the same he attended his
first course of lectures in the medical department of the
Western Reserve University at Cleveland, Ohio. He entered
the medical college of Ohio at Cincinnati, in September, 1883,
graduating Mar. 7, 1884. Having passed a very creditable
examination he immediately entered on the practice of his
profession at Lafayette, Ohio, where, through his thorough
knowledge of and close attention to business, he has secured a
practice justly due to years of labor, showing that much
confidence is placed in his skill as a physician and surgeon.
During his practice the Doctor has not lost a patient, and has
successfully treated severe cases of typhoid fever, congestion
of the brain, etc. He became a member of Sager Lodge, No.
513, F. & A. M. in April 1880; was formerly member of an order
of Sons of Temperance. Politically he is identified with
the Republican party.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 612 |
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Spencer Twp. -
ABRAHAM W.
SHERER, farmer. P. O. Spencerville, was born in Coshocton
County, Ohio, June 13, 1835. son of James and Rebecca
(Nelson) Sherer, the former a native of Virginia, and a farmer
by occupation, now living in Putnam County, Ohio, aged
seventy-four years; the latter a native of Coshocton County. Ohio;
they were the parents of eight children, of whom Abraham W.
is the eldest. Our subject was reared on a farm, his educational
advantages being limited to two and a half months' schooling. He
entered upon his career in life as a farmer, and in 1849 came to
this county locating on the farm which has since been his home. He
has been twice married, on first occasion Mar. 15, 1855, to
Sarah Miller, who died Mar. 6. 1863, leaving three children:
James, Fanny S. and Rebecca R. On Jan. 22.
1864, Mr. Sherer married Eliza E. Gray, born in
Holmes County, Ohio, May 8, 1838, daughter of John and
Henrietta (Scott) Gray, natives of Massachusetts, who settled
in Holmes County in 1835. and were the parents of eleven children.
To Mr. and Mrs. Sherer were born seven children:
Josephine, Anthony, Flora, Susan, William
H., Henriette and John H. (died in infancy). Our
subject has served the people of the township as trustee. During
the war of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and
Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served his country eleven
months. Politically, he is identified with the Democratic party.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 813 |
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Sugar Creek Twp. -
BENJAMIN
F. SHERRICK, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Elida, is a native
of Fairfield County, Ohio, born Dec. 26, 1836, son of
Christian and Anna (Meyers) Sherrick, of German
descent, who married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and came to this
county about 1843, locating in Marion Township for a time, thence
moving to Sugar Creek Township, where they lived until the death
of the former, May 25,1865: the widow, who now resides with our
subject, is in her seventy-sixth year: they had two sons and five
daughters, of whom Mary, Sarah, Anna,
Betty, Samuel S. and Benjamin F. are now
living. Our subject, who received a common school education, began
the carpenter trade at the age of fourteen. He was married,
Oct. 25, i860, to Miss Lydia A. Stemen, a native of
Sugar Creek Township, this county, born Apr. 14, 1838, daughter
of Christian and Margaret (Mover) Stemen, of German
descent, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, and
who married in Perry County, Ohio, came to this county in 1835,
settling in Sugar Creek Township, where they both died. To our
subject and wife have been born five children: Edmund O., Lola
D., Minnie I., Isaac A. and Orvin E., all now living. ,
Mr. Sherrick served from the fall of 1862 to close of war
of the Rebellion in Company G, Eighty-first Regiment O. V. I.; is
a member of the U. B. Church; in politics a Republican.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 823 |
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Sugar Creek Twp. -
HENRY
SHERRICK, farmer, P. O. Elida, is a native of Fairfield
County, Ohio, born Aug. 25, 1811, son of John and Mary (Stalter)
Sherrick, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent, and
who came to this county in 1841. Our subject, who came with his
parents to this county, was married, June 4, 1835, to Margaret
Stemen, also a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, daughter of
Rev. Henry and Mary (Beery) Stemen, and sister of Samuel
Stemen. To this union have been born eleven children, live
of whom are now living : John, Henry, William,
Andrew and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Sherrick are
the only survivors of the eighteen pioneers who organized the
society of Mennonites, in Sugar Creek Township, this county. This
denomination first worshiped from house to house, then built a log
church, and a few years later erected a small frame one. and in
1883 a fine large frame church.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 823 |
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Sugar Creek Twp. -
CHARLES
M. SHOEMAKER, farmer, P. O. Elida, was born in Fairfield
County, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1824; son of Daniel R. and Sophia
(Martz) Shoemaker, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, of
Swiss and Scotch descent respectively, and who were married in
Pickaway County, Ohio, and reared a family of five children. The
mother dying in 1833, the father then married in Fairfield County,
Ohio, Mrs. Elizabeth (Baker) Walter, by whom he had seven
children; he died in 1860; his widow still resides in Wells
County, Ind., aged eighty-two. Charles M. came to this
county in 1846 and purchased land, but gave most of his time to
the carpenter trade for several years, in connection with
undertaking, which still continues his principal business. He has
given some attention to saw-milling since 1875, his son operating
the farm. Our subject was married, Oct. 8, 1848, to Miss
Rebecca Sakemiller, of this county, a native of
Fairfield County, Ohio, born September 4, 1829, daughter of
Jacob and Rachel (Fry) Sakemiller, who settled in this county
in 1831, where they died at the ages of seventy-two and ninety-two
years respectively; of their family of thirteen, seven survive. To
Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker have been born three sons and live
daughters, five of whom are now living: Rachel C, Phebe,
Charles S., Rebecca O. and Emily I. Mrs.
Shoemaker is a member of the United Brethren Church. Mr.
Shoemaker has served in several of the township offices. In
politics he is a Democrat.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 823 |
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Marion Twp.
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JABEZ SMITH, blacksmith, P. O. West Cairo,
was born Sept. 23, 1849; son of Henry and Rebecca (Crites)
Smith, who are now living in Pickaway County, Ohio, former a
son of John Smith, latter a daughter of Samuel Crites
They were parents of ten children: Sophia wife of
Francis Ward; Jacob; Perlina (deceased), wife of Josiah
Ward; Jabez; Caroline, wife of Henry Ward; Jerome; Samuel
in Fairfield County, Ohio; John; Samantha (deceased),
wife of Edward Atkinson; Frank (deceased at age of twenty
years); those now living being residents, with their families,
of Pickaway County, Ohio; all the sons learning blacksmithing in
their father's manufacturing establishment. The subject of
this sketch was married, Apr. 26, 1868, to Catharine
daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Ward) Moyers, and born in
Sugar Creek Township, this county, July 11, 1848. They
have had eight children, three of whom died in childhood.
Those now living are Jennie F., Drusilla E., William F., John
H., Sarah A. V. L. Mr. Smith came to Cairo, this
county, in 1870, where he plied his trade, entering into
partnership with O. H. Waltz, in 1879, in manufacturing
and repair work. In the spring of 1881, F. W. Snyder
was taken into the firm, and the following fall Mr. Waltz
retired. In the spring of 1883 Mr. Smith retired
from the firm and worked at Buckland, Ohio, until 1885, when he
again entered into partnership with F. W. Snyder, in
general shop work and the manufacturing of a combined roller,
harrow and cultivator of the Hines patent. Mr. Smith
is a member in the I. O. O. F. at Columbus Grove, Ohio; has been
a member of the village council several years, being one of the
first members of that body. In politics he is a
Republican.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 673 |
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Monroe
Twp. -
SALATHIEL M. SMITH, M. D., Lima, was born
in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1845, son of William and Isabel
(McKee) Smith, natives of Ohio, and a grandson of John
McKee, who served in the war of 1812, and was an early
settler of Ohio. Our subject, the youngest of nine
children, received his early education in the schools of Stark
County, Ohio. During the war of the Rebellion he served
the Government was a telegraph operator. He began
the study of medicine in Jefferson County, under Dr. George
Saltsman; took a course (one term) of lectures in Starling
Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from the Ohio
Medical Institute, in 1870. Dr. Smith is a man of
good proportions, and of prepossessing appearance. He
first practiced his profession in Belmont County, Ohio, thence
went to Wheeling, but after a time located in the oil regions of
Venango County, Penn., moving from there to Indiana, thence
returning to Ohio, and in 1874, settling in Lima. In 1877,
he took a special course of study in the eye and ear department
of the Chicago Medical College, and has since that time confined
himself to the special practice of otology and opthalmology.
The doctor was married in July, 1865, to Mary J. Barney,
a native of Greenup County, Ky., when whom he has three
children: Talless V., Charles E. and Sydney
He is F. & A. M., a member of the Lodge at Seville, Medina
County, Ohio.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 726 |
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Marion Twp. -
LEVI SNYDER, farmer, P. O. West Cairo, was
born Jan. 28, 1842, in Stark County, Ohio; son of Benewell
and Margaret (Snyder) Snyder, natives of Pennsylvania, the
former born Apr. 4, 1817, and the latter Mar. 15, 1815.
They moved to this county in about 1849, where they died during
the war. Their children were Susanna (died young),
Levi, Catharine (died young), Oliver (who
enlisted in June, 1863, in the heavy artillery, was discharged
and returned to this county, where he died a short time after of
consumption, contracted by exposure while in the service),
Lovina (Mrs. Thomas Myers, in this
county), John N. (a carpenter residing in Steuben County,
Ind.), Emily (Mrs. E. Snyder, in Steuben County,
Ind.), Mrs. Lucy A. Thorp (residing with her sister
Emily), and Franklin (a mechanic in West Cairo).
Our subject was twice married, his first wife being Lydia
Moyer, who bore him five children: two died in infancy,
Franklin S., Richard L. (born July 23, 1868), and
Willie J. Mr. Snyder was married on the second occasion May
2, 1874, to Mrs. Mary A. (Faunce)
Jennings, who was born Aug. 12, 1837, in Trumbull County,
Ohio. She was a classmate of Mrs. Lucretia
Garfield, and a student at Hiram College while the lamented
President Garfield was yet a student and teacher in that
institution. Mrs. Snyder taught many terms
of school before her marriage and while a widow; she taught
sixteen terms in this county. Her first husband, John
Jennings, was a soldier in the Seventy-fourth Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was discharged on account of ill health
and returned home. Being urged by his friends to join the
Ohio Volunteer Militia, he was made First Lieutenant of Company
B, One Hundred and Fifty-first Regiment Thirty-third Battalion.
He was honorably discharged, returned home and died a few months
later of consumption. They had one child— Sadie—now
Mrs. Edward McDonnell, residing in Monroe County, Mich.
By her second marriage Mrs. Snyder has had one child—Urton,
born Apr. 13, 1878. She is a daughter of Robert and
Lexcina (Everitt) (Smith) Faunce, the former a native of
Massachusetts, the latter of New York. Ancestors of the
Faunce family came over in the "May Flower'' and
settled at Plymouth Rock. Robert Faunce is
now living at Cortland, Ohio. Mr. Snyder
enlisted in August, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and
Eighteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of the Western
army; was severely wounded four times in the charge at the
battle of Resaca, and, supposing that he was beyond recovery he
was left forty-eight hours without treatment; then the bullets
were extracted, and during the following two weeks the wounds
were dressed twice. After lying on his back three months,
and spending one year in the hospital, he was discharged May 18,
1865, and returned to Monroe Township, this county.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 674 |
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Bath Twp. -
PETER SNYDER,
farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in Livingston County, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1820, son of Philip and Mary (Sharpsteen) Snyder,
former a blacksmith by trade, and a son of Philip Snyder. a
native of Germany. Our subject's maternal grandfather was John
Sharpsteen, a farmer by occupation. Peter Snyder
was but four years of age when his father died, and at the age of
twelve years he came to Trumbull County, Ohio, with his brother.
Lorenzo, with whom he lived about a year. After that he worked by
the month on a farm during the summer, attending school winters,
until nineteen years of age. In 1839 he came to Allen County,
where he worked by the month, in Bath Township, for several years.
About 1849 he bought a farm of forty acres, now known as the
Hiram Prottsman farm,
"a part of which he cleared and afterward added 100 acres to. Here
he resided for several years, and then removed to Shawnee
Township, this county, on what is now known as the ; John Breese
farm." In 1862 he sold out and returned to Bath Township,
and bought the farm on Section 3 (now occupied by his son
George), living there until 1875, when he purchased the farm
on Findlay Road where he now resides. Our subject has been twice
married, his first wife being Clarinda, daughter of
Uriah and Betsey (Doud) Edgecomb,
who settled in Bath Township, this county, in 1S32, and by this
union there were born eleven children : Joseph (deceased),
Marilla (wife of S.F. Mason). William
(deceased), George, Amy (wife of M. D. Mason),
Walter, Henrietta (wife of Charles
Shinabery), Newton, Jasper, Cassius C. and Anna
(wife of John Prottsman).
His present wife was Mrs. Ellen Kollor, widow
of George W. Kollor, and daughter of John and
Arzilla (Minnis) Baker, of Bath, by whom he
has seven children: Alta, Ida M., Delia, Edward, James, Laura
and Ada. Two of Mr. Snyder's sons by his
first marriage, Josiah and William, died in the
service of the Union during the late war of the Rebellion.
Josiah was in the Ninety-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and
William in the Eighty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr.
Snyder has been trustee of Bath Township for several terms.
In politics he is a Republican.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Pages 587 & 588 |
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Richmond
Twp. -
GEORGE SOLOMON, carpenter, contractor and
farmer of Beaver Dam, and trustee of Richland Township, was born
in Wayne County, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1828, youngest in the family of
fourteen children of Paul and Catherine (Philipey) Solomon,
natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. Paul
Solomon, who was a farmer, came to Allen County, Ohio, in
1837, settling on the farm where our subject now lives. He died
here in 1839, his widow in 1867. Our subject was reared on
the farm, attended a district school, and at the age of eighteen
learned the carpenter's trade, at which he has worked most of
the time since. He was married, in 1860, to Catherine,
daughter of Minor and Mary (Bemer) Loyd, who were natives
of Maryland, and of German descent. Her father, a farmer
by occupation, came here in 1840. To Mr. and Mrs.
Solomon were born two children: James (now in Kansas)
and George H. Mrs. Solomon is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject is a Democrat
in politics; has been a member of the school board of Richland
Township several terms, and is now trustee of said township.
In 1864, during the late civil war, he enlisted in the One
Hundred and Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served one
hundred days. He is owner of a farm in Richland Township,
this county.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 777 |
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Amanda Twp. -
BENJAMIN
F. SOUTHWORTH, farmer, P. O. Southworth, was born in
Clark Co., Ohio, Jan. 12, 1828, son of Benjamin P. and Annie
(Stacy) Southworth, natives of Vermont and who were parents
of six children, of whom but four grew to maturity. The
father died in 1868, the mother's death having occurred about
ten years previously. Our subject was raised on a farm and
received a common school education. He came to this county
with his parents in December, 1835, and has always followed the
occupation of a farmer. He was married, Dec. 13, 1849, to
Elizabeth Sawmiller, born in Putnam County, Ohio, Dec.
20, 1827, and by this union are three children now living:
Enos H., Susan (wife of William Lutz), and
Josephine (wife of Eugene Grieser). Mr.
Southworth entered upon his career in life with but money
enough to buy ten acres of land, but through habits of industry
and economy has accumu7lated some property, being considered one
amongst the prosperous farmers of the township. The
railway station and postoffice near his farm are named in his
honor. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr.
Southworth served his country three years, having enlisted
in Company B, McLaughlin's Squadron. He is a
Republican in politics.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page 567 |
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Spencer Twp. -
HENRY
STAUB, retired minister, Spencerville. was born in
Germany, Apr. 22, 1809, and is the second in the family of five
children of Peter and Margaret (Gildner) Staub. He received
his education in his native land, and immigrated to America in
1832, locating in Baltimore, Md., where he engaged in preaching in
the United Brethren Church for ten years. Until 1850 his duties
took him to several counties of Pennsylvania. He was then sent as
a missionary to Ohio, and located at Circleville. After preaching
there two years he became editor of a German paper, which position
he filled about five years—then, for three years, he again
followed his calling. In 1861 he removed to Spencerville where he
united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and became a local
elder, since when he has preached as occasion demanded. In
addition to his other interests he owns a farm and has engaged
more or less in agricultural pursuits, but to a certain extent he
has now retired from active life. Mr. Staub was married,
Oct. 28. 1832, in Baltimore, Md.. to Miss Hannah Hanes,
who died Apr. 28, 1854, leaving to his care seven children:
Annie. George Henry (died at Dayton, Ohio, from
disease contracted while in the army), Sarah, William O.
(killed at Chattanooga during the war). Mary, Carrie
and Josephine. Our subject was again married, Jan. 12,
1860, this time to Henriette Myers, who was born in
Germany. Nov. 22, 1839; to them have been given six children:
Dixie. Grant S., Minnie, and three who died in infancy.
Mrs. Staub was brought to America when but eight years of age.
by her parents—Frederick and Charlotte (Brandt) Myers
(both now deceased), who settled in Dayton, Ohio. Mr.
Staub was one of the first councilmen at the incorporation of
the town, and has held other minor township offices. In politics
he is a strong advocate of the principles of the Republican party.
Source: History of Allen County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 813 |
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ANDREW
STEMEN, farmer, P. O. Elida, is a native of Fairfield
County, Ohio, born in 1825, son of Peter and Mary (Blosser)
Stemen. who were natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania
respectively; they were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and
came to Marion Township, this county, in 1838, where they lived
and died. Our subject, who is the eldest in their family, was
married, Jan. 27,1848, to Miss Jane Sakemiller
of Sugar Creek Township, born in 1827 in Fairfield County, Ohio,
daughter of Jacob and Rachael (Fry)
Sakemiller (both now deceased), natives of Pennsylvania, and
of German descent, and who came to this county in 1831. To our
subject and wife have been born twelve children: Isaac,
Mary, Rachel, Jacob, Peter (deceased),
Andrew, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Anna, Samson,
Simeon and Noah. Mr. and Mrs.
Stemen are members of the Mennonite Church.
Source: History of Allen County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 824 |
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Sugar Creek Twp. -
SAMUEL
STEMEN, farmer, P. O. Elida, was born in Fairfield County,
Ohio, Sept. 21, 1821; son of Henry and Mary (Beery) Stemen,
natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, and who came to
Allen County, Ohio, in 1841, where they both died. Our subject was
married, Oct. 3. 1841, to Magdalena Hilyard, of
Fairfield County, Ohio, a native of Fayette County, Penn., born
May 3. 1820, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth A..
(Haught) Hilyard, who were natives of Fayette County, Penn.,
where they married; they moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, in an
early day and there died. To our subject and wife have been born
twelve children: Elizabeth, Isaac B., Mary, Henry S.,
Anna, George W., Magdalena, Samuel H., Jane, Catharine, Jessie J.,
and Charles A., all now living except Elizabeth,
Anna and George. Mr. Stemen has served in
some of the township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs.
Stemen is a member of the Mennonite Church.
Source: History of Allen County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 824 |
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Jackson Twp. -
JACOB STEMPLE, farmer, P. O. Ada, Hardin
County, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, July 28, 1827.
Jacob Stemple, father of our subject, was a native of
Virginia, born in 1792. He served in the war of 1812,
under Gen. Harrison, and was captain of early militia
companies of Carroll and Columbia Counties, where he removed
from Virginia in 1816; was also a justice of the peace several
years. He died in 1859. Eve Easterday, his
wife was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1797; died in 1850.
They were parents of eleven children: Catherine, Susan
(deceased), Martin, David, Jacob, Louisa (deceased),
Eve, Melancton (deceased), Levi, Barbara and
Milton (the latter served three years in the war of the
Rebellion in the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry), and
David, who is now a resident of Carroll County, Ohio, was in
the 100 days' service Ohio National Guards, with our subject.
Jacob Stemple, Jr., remained with his parents until he
was twenty-five years of age, at which time he entered on his
career in life as a farmer. He came to this county in
1849, and located on land he had purchased from his father, to
whom the land grant was made in 1835. He has improved a
farm of 120 acres, having placed the same under a high state of
cultivation. During the Rebellion, Mr. Stemple
enlisted in Company G, and was soon transferred to Company A,
One Hundred and Fifty-first Ohio National Guards, in 100 days'
service, under command of Col. Marble, of Delphos, Ohio,
with Capt. King, and was stationed at Fort Reno, in
defence of Washington. Our subject was married, Mar. 5,
1855, to Miss Mary Earnst, who was born in Carroll
County, Ohio, May 21, 1835. She has born him ten children:
Elizabeth A. (wife of J. H. Smith) , Luther M.
(deceased), Milton A. (married to Jennie Shaw),
John L., Margaret L. (wife of S. Snyder), Emma S.,
Clara A. (wife of F. Jennings), Sarah J., Mary L.
and Jacob O. Mrs. Stemple is a daughter of
Lazarus and Margaret (Harsh) Earnst, natives of Maryland and
Pennsylvania respectively, early settlers of Carroll County,
Ohio, parents of nine children: Hannah (deceased),
Nancy, Daniel (deceased), Susan, Abraham,
John (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), Mary
and Sarah (latter deceased).. Mr. Stemple
has been a consistent member of the Lutheran Church since 1843.
In politics he was originally a Whig, but has been adherent of
the Republican party since its organization.
Source: History of Allen County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 614 |
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Ottawa Twp. -
ALBERT
G. STEWART, attorney at law, Lima, was born Nov. 17,
1827, in Dundaff, Susquehanna Co., Penn., son of Ezra and
Sarah A. (Brown) Stewart, natives of Connecticut, and who
came to Ohio in 1824, thence moved to Pennsylvania, and
subsequently returned to New Haven, Huron Co., Ohio, in 1840, of
which county Ezra Stewart was associate judge for a
number of years. In 1861 Ezra was elected a member
of the Legislature, and served two terms. He died at
Plymouth, Ohio. His children were nine in number, six of
whom are now living: O. F., in Shelby, Ohio; Edwin E.,
in Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Sophia W., Portello, a
widow, residing in Lima; Ellen, wife of Al Cleland,
in Shiloh, Richland Co., Ohio; Albert G. and Charles
W., in Plymouth, Ohio. Our subject, the fourth born,
received his early education in Norwalk, Huron Co., Ohio.
He commenced the study of law, in 1855, with John W.
Beekman, and was admitted to the bar at Norwalk, Ohio, in
1857, and began the practice of his profession in Huron County,
where he remained for two years. He then moved to Buffalo,
and commenced a mercantile life, continuing in the produce
business there for ten years. He removed to Hillsdale,
Mich., in 1868, and for ten years was interested in the produce
business there. In May, 1878, he came to Lima, again
resumed the practice of law, and opened an office, and in
November, 1883, formed his present partnership with C. F.
Bryan, and they are now doing business under the firm name
of Stewart & Bryan. Mr. Stewart was married
in New Haven, Huron Co., Ohio, Sept. 16, 1847, to Miss
Elizabeth, daughter of J. W. Johnston, of Huron
County, and by this union there are three children: Frank M.
president of the First National Bank at Hillsdale, Mich.;
Frank M., president of the First National Bank at Hillsdale,
Mich.; Charles F., cashier in same bank; and Edmond E.,
who was fifteen years of age Oct. 1, 1884, and is living with
his parents, attending school.
Source: History of Allen County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 727 |
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Monroe
Twp. -
J. B. SUNDERLAND, county treasurer, Lima,
was born July 22, 1848, in what was then Allen County, now a
part of Auglaize County, Ohio, son of James and Jemima
(Baker) Sunderland, natives of this county, and grandson of
Dye Sunderland, who came to this county in 1820, and was
one among the earliest settlers. James Sunderland
had seven children, six of whom are now living: Henrietta
wife of C. Welsh; Charles P., married to May J.
Byrd; Mary E., wife of R. H. Horberson; Mercy; wife
of Charles Hover; Amanda J., wife of E. McBride;
and J. B. Our subject, who is the eldest in the
family, was educated in this county and brought up to farming
life. He was married, May 5, 1870, to Emma P.,
daughter of John F. Tone, natives of New Hampshire, and
who came from Delaware County, Ohio, in 1856, and settled in
this county. To our subject and wife have been born three
children: James F., Harry B. and Lula M. He
was elected treasurer of the county in October, 1883, which
office he now holds.
Source: History of Allen
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co.,
1885 - Page |
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Spencer Twp. -
ROBERT
SUTTON, farmer, P. O. Spencerville, was born in Amanda
Township, this county, Nov. 5, 1841; son of Thomas and
Susan (Kephart) Sutton, natives of Champaign and Montgomery
Counties, Ohio, respectively; the fourth white family to settle in
this county; they were the parents of eight children. Our subject,
the fourth child, was raised on a farm and received a common
school education. He has worked more or less at the carpenter's
trade, but farming has been the principal occupation of his life.
During the late war of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company A,
Eighty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and three years were spent
in the service of his country. He was married June 21, 1876, to Susan
Baber, born in Amanda Township, Oct. 13, 1849, daughter of
James and Susan (McMiller) Baber, both now deceased. To
Mr. and Mrs. Sutton were born two children: Delbert A.
and John S. Mr. Sutton is a member of Fair
Post G. A. R., also of the I. O. O. F. In his political
convictions he is identified with the Republican party. He came to
Spencer Township in 1876, and his farm was then in a state of
nature. He is an energetic hard-working man, and has made his
property by industry and economy.
Source: History of Allen County, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: by Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 814 |
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