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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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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 613

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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 614

Spencer Twp. - J. G. SEITER, physician, Spencerville, was born in Marion County, Ohio, September 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 September 11, 1883, with Miss Emma Albrecht, who was born in Delaware, Ohio, February 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 812

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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 746

Spencer Twp. - EMANUEL SHAFFER, farmer, P. O. Spencerville, was born in Bedford County, Penn., March 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 812

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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page  567

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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 612

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 March 15, 1855, to Sarah Miller, who died March 6. 1863, leaving three children: James, Fanny S. and Rebecca R. On January 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 813

Sugar Creek Twp. - BENJAMIN F. SHERRICK, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Elida, is a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born December 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, October 25, i860, to Miss Lydia A. Stemen, a native of Sugar Creek Township, this county, born April 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 823

Sugar Creek Twp. - HENRY SHERRICK, farmer, P. O. Elida, is a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born August 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 823

Sugar Creek Twp. - CHARLES M. SHOEMAKER, farmer, P. O. Elida, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 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, October 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 823

Bath Twp. - PETER SNYDER, farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in Livingston County, N. Y., August 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Pages  587 & 588

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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page  567

Spencer Twp. - HENRY STAUB, retired minister, Spencerville. was born in Ger­many, April 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, October 28. 1832, in Baltimore, Md.. to Miss Hannah Hanes, who died April 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, January 12, 1860, this time to Henriette Myers, who was born in Germany. November 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 813

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, January 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 824

Sugar Creek Twp. - SAMUEL STEMEN, farmer, P. O. Elida, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, September 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, October 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 824

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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 614

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, September 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 727

Spencer Twp. - ROBERT SUTTON, farmer, P. O. Spencerville, was born in Amanda Township, this county, November 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, October 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: Warner i.e. Warner, Beers & Co., 1885 - Page 814

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