BIOGRAPHIES

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The History of Clark County, Ohio:
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	Bethel Twp. - MERRITT H. TATMAN, farmer.  This gentleman is the youngest of thirteen children, born to Joseph and Rebecca Tatman; the former being a native of Virginia, and the latter a native of North Carolina.  The father was born July 16, 1770; the mother in 1772.  They came to Ohio in1798, and settled in what is now Brown County, where they remained three years, or until 1801, when they came to Bethel Township.  At that time, this beautiful and highly improved country was but a wilderness.  Mr. T. was in early days in the affairs of the State  being a member of Legislature for a number of years.  After the organization of Clark County, he was appointed Associate Judge of the new county, holding that office until about the time of his death, which occurred Jan. 27, 1827.  His wife survived his many years, but on the 6th of December, 1864, she peacefully left this life to join him in that brighter and better land, where they would be parted no more forever.  During life they were blessed with the following children, viz.:  Mary, born Mar. 15, 1793, died Sept. 19, 1878; Sarah, born Oct. 13, 1794; and Nancy, June 29, 1796, both deceased; Rebecca, born Mar. 26, 1798; Joseph, Feb. 14, 1800; Morgan B., Mar. 29, 1802; John, Oct. 26, 1804; Cyrus, Dec. 23, 1806.  These four latter are now with their parents in the land to which they made their last long pilgrimage.  Milton was born Dec. 13, 1808; William M. K., July 21, 1811; Fletcher P., Sept. 18, 1813, supposed now to be dead; Mandana, born Feb. 11, 1816; and Merritt H., the subject of this sketch, born May 28, 1818.  He now resides on a farm adjoining the old homestead, which is still in the hands in their heirs - being one sister and a brother all living together.  Merritt H. married Miss Emma C. Newcomer, Apr. 7, 1878; they now have two children - John M., born Feb. 15, 1879, and James G., July 9, 1880. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 1034
	A. E. TAYLOR. Springfield; was born in Clark Co., Ohio, close to the city of Springfield, May 28, 1850, and is the son of Samuel and Nancy Taylor, natives of Maryland, who settled in this county in 1849, where his mother died in 1867, his father being now a resident of Enon. Mr. Taylor was reared in Clark County, and received his education in its public schools. In 1867, he began the profession of teaching, which he has since continued, being now Principal of the Western School of Springfield. He was married, Sept 10, 1870, to Ada M. Gibbs, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, to whom has been born five children. Mr. Taylor and wife are members of the Christian Church, and he belongs to the I. O. O. F.; also the O. D. I. F. He is a quiet unassuming gentleman, who attends strictly to his professional duties, being considered a thorough and efficient teacher, who is trusted and respected by all who know him. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 926 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz
	Moorefield Twp. - WILLIAM TEACH, farmer; P. O. Springfield; was born in this county and township May 25, 1840.  Is a son of Peter and Sarah (Angle) Teach, natives of Pennsylvania, but became residents of this county and township about 1837 or 1838, where they followed farming as an occupation, and resided here until his death; he died June 5, 1878.  His wife is still living, now about 70 years of age.  They were parents of seven children:  five now survive- Daniel, Catharine, William, Martin and Franklin; two deceased - David and Josiah  The latter died while in the army in the late war of the rebellion he having enlisted in the 17th Ohio Battery, serving about nine months, when he was stricken down by sickness and death.  Mr. Peter Teach, when he came to this county, was possessed of no means, but, by industry and economy, he became owner of a good farm and home and raised a large family of children, and gave them such advantages in education as those days afforded. He was also an active worker in the M. E. Church, having been a member for many years.  Our subject remained at home with his father until his majority.  Was married May 20, 1800, to Susanna, daughter of Charles and Catharine Leatherman, natives of Virginia, becoming residents of Ohio in 1855. They were parents of nine children; seven now survive—Elizabeth, Susanna, David, Catharine, Barbara, John W. and Nicholas M.  Mr. Leatherman always followed farming till the death of his wife, which occurred Mar. 25, 1878, when, about a year later, he broke up housekeeping, since which he has resided with our subject, his son-in-law.  He is now about 70 years of age; has been a hardworking, industrious man all his life.  He and wife were members of the German Baptist Church.  Mrs. Susanna Teach was born Apr. 6, 1840.  They have four children—David M., Peter L., Sarah C. and Jennie May. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 994
	Springfield Twp. - JOHN H. THOMAS, manufacturer of agricultural implements. Springfield.  John Henry Thomas, in all that relates to the moral health, business prosperity, industrial progress and general advancement of Springfield, is unquestionably one of its foremost men, having been, ever since his advent in this city, thirty years ago, one of the few to whose enterprise, energy and public spirit the almost phenomenal growth and uniform business prosperity of the city is largely due.  He was born in Middletown, Frederick Co., Md., Oct. 4, 1826, the son of Jacob Thomas of that place; Marshall College, Mercersburg, Penn., was his alma mater, from which he graduated in 1849; he commenced reading law with Hon. S. W. Andrews, of Columbus, Ohio, completing his course with the Hon. William White, of this city, to which he came in 1851; .after two years’ practice, he was the recipient of a flattering tribute to his popularity and hold upon the confidence and esteem of the public, by being chosen Recorder of Clark County, which was the more complimentary by reason of his then brief citizenship.  At the close of his official term, he abandoned the law and politics, and engaged in what has proved his life work, commencing business under the firm name of Thomas & Mast, for the manufacture of agricultural implements, in 1857, under the disadvantages of small capital and limited resources, and in a year memorable as one of the periods of universal financial disaster and ruin, its masterly management from the outset carried it successfully through the commercial, industrial and financial chaos of that terrible year, and, in a few years, it had steadily, but rapidly and healthfully, advanced to the magnificent measure of $1,000,000 of annual sales, and the employment of several hundred hands.  In the times which tried to the utmost the financial ability of the stanchest concerns, and the skill and nerve of their proprietors, when others were inert, paralyzed and dazed, by the almost universal ruin and shaking up of values, Mr. Thomas, with his able coadjutor and honored fellow citizen, Mr. P. P. Mast, carried their establishment through with unimpaired credit, the stronger for the ordeal.  Mr. Thomas remained at the head of this house until 1872, withdrawing in that year, with the purpose of retiring from active business.  His energetic nature and active habits of life, however, prompted him, after a rest of two years, to resume the business of manufacturing , associating with him his two son, William S. and Findley B. Thomas; he accordingly established the present large establishment of John H. Thomas & Sons, for the manufacture of agricultural implements chiefly of horse hay-rakes and steam engines; an ideal of the volume of the business done by this firm may be had by reference to the industrial department of this work.  On behalf of his two sons, the junior partners of the concern, Mr. Thomas purposes investing the entire future profits of the business in its extension.  Aside from Mr. Thomas' private enterprise and its marked success, he has ever been a promoter all of public enterprises, improvements and advancement, and the city's welfare in every respect.  He is a stockholder in three and a Director of one of the National Banks of the city, and connected generally now, as in the past, with nearly all its important corporations and industries, and as Chairman of the Finance Committee in the City Council, of which he was many years a member; he distinguished himself as an able financier, richly meriting the sobriquet, “watch- dog of the city treasury,” and to his strong influence and efforts while in that position is greatly due the present healthy condition of the city’s finances.  Mr. Thomas', high position in the community is all the more creditable when viewed in connection with his political faith, he being an uncompromising Jeffersonian Democrat, in a community that is counted as a Republican stronghold, almost all of his business associates and personal friends being "stalwart" Republicans.  Although a modest and reserved man, who never projected his views or convictions in politics or religion into public notice, his political predilections have frequently caused him much personal inconvenience and annoyance, especially during the late war with the South, during which his loyalty was absurdly questioned by that thoughtless, unreasoning and arbitrary class of which every community is unfortunately largely composed.  But, despite insult and the estrangement of friends and old associates, he stood firmly by his principles, his adherence to which the logic of events and subsequent experience have not shaken.  His influence extended to State as well as local politics, he receiving, in 1868, the nomination to Congress from the Eighth District, and a higher tribute could not be paid him than the result of that election, in which he reduced a usual Republican majority of 3,000 to about 100.  He has ever been a strong, active, able and effective advocate, in private and public life, of temperance, and it was upon the strength of his broad and practical views on this question that he was returned to the City Council in 1875. In all the relations of life, Mr. Thomas was ever deemed eminently reliable, and the exponent of the greatest firmness of purpose and integrity of motive, having an abundance of the quality vulgarly but appropriately called “backbone.”   His religious faith is Presbyterian, he being a member of the First Presbyterian Church, of which he is also one of the most liberal supporters.  The position of Mr. Thomas and family in social life, is of course of the best.  In 1854, he married Mary, youngest daughter of the Hon. Jacob Bouser, of Chillicothe, their family consisting of two sons and two daughters.  Mr. Thomas has three brothers living in Springfield, and also engaged in manufacturing agricultural implements, viz., Joseph W., Charles E. and R. P. Thomas, of the firm of Thomas, Ludlow & Rodgers, whose business is also very extensive.  Although no necessity exists for further effort or devotion to business, being in excellent health and possessed even yet, of much of his old-time ardor and energy, Mr. Thomas is to be found daily at his post, finding the greatest pleasure in the discharge of its duties. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 928
	Madison Twp. - JOHN W. THOMAS, retired farmer; P. O. South Charleston.  Among the pioneers of Madison Township, the gentleman whose name appears above, deserves mention on the pages of this work.  His father, Samuel Thomas was born in the State of of Delaware in 1785.  He came to Ohio when a young man, and settled in Warren County, where he married Mary St. John.  She was born in the State of New York May 30, 1783, and came to this State with her parents when about 12 years of age.  They first settled in Hamilton County, about ten miles from Cincinnati, but afterward moved to Warren County.  Samuel and Mary Thomas were the parents of nine children —John W., Anna and Prudence, born in Warren County; James, Nancy, Isaac, Sarah M., Joseph and Samuel, born in Clark County.  The last named died in youth, and Nancy and Anna after reaching maturity.  The rest are all living.  Samuel Thomas departed this life July 4, 1867, and his wife Aug. 2, 1871.  John W., the oldest child, was born Mar. 21, 1809; was raised a farmer, which occupation he followed very actively until within a few years,, and also dealt in stock.  He still engages in stockraising.  For the last sixty-seven years he has resided in Clark County, within two miles of South Charleston.  On the 28th of February, 1858, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Harriet Snyder, widow of Joseph Snyder, deceased, by whom she had four children—Sarah A., deceased; Mary E.; Anna Belle, deceased, and Charlotte A. Harriet was born in England Feb. 2, 1823, and came to America at the age of 6 years.  Trusdale was her maiden name.  John W. and Harriet Thomas are the parents of one child—Emma D., now Mrs. Samuel H. Brandenburg and resides with her parents.  Mrs. Thomas is a member of the M. E. Church. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 1073
	Pike Twp. - THOMAS P. THOMAS, farmer; P. O. Dialton; was born in Bucks County Penn., Feb. 19, 1807.  He is the son of William and Susan (Hanway) Thomas, he a native of Pennsylvania and she of Delaware, and of Welsh extraction.  Thomas emigrated to this county in 1827 and located in German Township, and took for wife Phoebe Kizer, May 20, 1830.  In 1835, he moved to Pike Township and purchased the farm where he now resides.  Mr. Thomas is the father of six children, of whom three sons and two daughters are now living.  Mrs. Thomas was summoned from earth to heaven Feb 3, 1872, at the advanced age of 64 years 8 months and 14 days.  In 1873, Mr. Thomas married his second wife, Anna D. Pence.  Mr. Thomas has at present 100 acres of land under a good state of cultivation and a nice, commodious farm-house and many material improvements to correspond, and has won a large circle of friends. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page
	RALPH S. THOMPSON, publisher and editor, Springfield.  Mr. Thompson is the head of the journalistic enterprise known as the Live Patron, Grange periodical; he was born on the 19th of December, 1847; raised in Illinois; came to Cincinnati July 29, 1873, and to Springfield Mar. 1, 1876; on Oct. 15, 1872, he married Maggie Weed, of Greene Co., Ill.  Mr. Thompson started life on a farm, but for the past dozen years has been connected with publishing enterprises.  Mr. Thompson's weekly, the Live Patron,  was commenced in January, 1875, by E. L. Barrett, as a monthly, and called the Grange Visitor; in November, 1876, he transferred it to T. H. Edwards & Co., who secured our subject as its manager, and in the fall of 1877 commenced the publication of the weekly Live  Patron, continuing both publications until January, 1879, when they were consolidated into one with the present name; on March 1, 1879, Mr. Thompson brought out Edwards & Co., and the present circulation of the journal is now nearly ten thousand.  Mr. Thompson and his journal are widely and favorably known. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W.H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 930
W. Brand Todd Green Tp.	Green Twp. - W. BRAND TODD, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Clifton.  The grandfather of this energetic farmer, James Todd, was a native of Ireland, who came to the American Colonies before the dawn of freedom, settling in Massachusetts, and on the breaking-out of the Revolutionary war, he gave his services to help crush the hereditary foe of his native land.  When the Colonies shook off the tyrant’s grasp and breathed the air of freedom, he located close to Philadelphia, Penn., where he was married to Mary Brand, to whom were born seven children, James Todd, the father of W. Brand, being the fourth in the family.  He was born near Philadelphia, Penn., Oct. 22, 1797, and in 1806 the whole family came West, settling, finally, in Warren Co., Ohio, building their cabin close to a small branch of the Miami River, which yet bears the name of “Todd’s Fork.”  His mother died there, and his father was again married to a Mrs. Neely, to whom was born two children, aud there his parents resided until death.  James Todd grew to manhood in this portion of Ohio, and Jan. 28, 1819, was married, in Green Township, Clark Co., Ohio, to Elizabeth Garlough, daughter of John and Margaret Garlough, he a native of Germany and she of Maryland.  Mrs. Todd was born in Maryland, Jan. 12, 1799, and her husband, after marriage, settled permanently in the northern part of Green Township, where he followed the peaceful avocation of a farmer until his death, Dec. 29, 1863.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, to which denomination his widow still adheres; and now, in her 83d year, in the enjoyment of good health, with a figure as straight as an arrow, she pursues the even tenor of her way, surrounded by her descendants, passing the few remaining days of her life in peace and happiness.  James Todd was a soldier in the war of 1812, under Gen. Harrison, and the subject of this sketch has now the rifle, powder-horn and bullet-pouch which his father carried throughout that struggle.  To James and Elizabeth Todd were born nine children, W. Brand being the fifth in the family.  He was born on the old homestead, in Green Township, Aug. 20, 1829, and there grew up, following the general routine of a farmer’s son.  His early education was obtained in the neighborhood subscription school, but general reading and experience has given him a knowledge and intelligence that could not he acquired in the schools of any period.  Until the age of 33, he remained with his parents on the farm, with the exception of the summer seasons of eight years, during which he worked with his father at millwrighting.  He was married, May 26, 1863, to Miss Rebecca Wilkinson, daughter of Joseph Wilkinson, of Madison Township, Clark Co., Ohio, to whom has been born two children, one of whom is living, viz., Charles E., a blight, intelligent boy, whose future prospects are indeed promising.  In 1870, Mr. Todd purchased his present farm of 100 acres, located one mile east of Clifton, which he has since brought to a high state of cultivation.  Politically, Mr. Todd is an ardent Republican; has been Township Trustee five years, Assessor ten years, and a member and Treasurer of the Clifton School Board five years, all of which offices he has filled with honesty and capability.  He is a well-informed, agreeable gentleman, and is respected by the people throughout his township. SOURCE:  The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago:  W. H. Beers & Co.,  1881 - Page 1057
	WILLIAM TROXELL, farmer; P. O. Plattsburg. The grandfather of this gentleman was Peter Troxell, a native of the Keystone State, of German descent, who was married to Rachel Chambers, a native of Chambersburg, Ind., to whom were born ten children, George, the father of William, being the second in the family. Peter Troxell was a Revolutionary soldier, and soon after marriage moved to Augusta Co., Va., where he and wife spent the balance of their days. And there George was born, grew to manhood and married Elizabeth Miller, of that county, and daughter of Adam Miller, a native of Germany, who had settled in Virginia. George was a soldier in the war of 1812, fighting the same old foe whom his father helped to whip in the Revolutionary struggle. To George and Elizabeth Troxell were born the following children Daniel, Andrew, John, William, Hettie, Eli and Elizabeth, all of whom are living, with the exception of the two oldest. William Troxell was born in Augusta Co., Va., Dec. 16, 1816, and was raised to farm life, his boyhood being spent among strangers, laboring on a farm at from $1.50 to $8 per month, his small earnings going to help support his father's family. His advantages for an education were very poor, and in 1836, when but 20 years old, he came with his brother Daniel to this State. Remained about one year in Pike Township, Clark Co., Ohio, and, in 1837, removed to Harmony Township, working as a farm hand. He here had the chance to attend school about four months, during which time he learned the rudiments of reading and writing, which have helped him to manage his affairs through life. In 1846, he went to Illinois, where, with money saved previously from his own earnings, he bought 160 acres of land; then returned to Ohio, and, Feb. 17, 1847, was married to Mrs. Margaret Brooks, born in Ontario Co., N. Y., June 6, 1800, and daughter of Nathan Hammond, a pioneer of Clark County. Mr. Troxell finally settled permanently on his wife's farm, on which he had formerly worked as a farm hand. and afterward, by buying out the heirs, became owner of the property, and has since lived upon it. His wife died July 26, 1873, a sincere member of the Christian Church of Plattsburg, and he was again married July 28, 1874, to Dora V. Shryack, daughter of John and Matilda Shryack, natives of Ohio, and residents of Harmony Township. Mrs. Troxell was born in this township Jan. 18, 1849, and has had the following children: Pearl C., George W. and Jessie M., and she and husband belong to the Christian Church of Plattsburg. The fall of their marriage they went on a visit to Virginia, there to view the scenes of his childhood and ponder over the changes that time had made, as well as interview the friend of his youth. Mr. Troxell is a Republican, has held the office of Township Trustee for about ten years: been School Director a number of times, and has taken a deep interest in the building of roads, of which he has been Supervisor about twelve years. When he came to Clark County he was not worth $25, but by constant toil and persistent industry, he has accumulated 550 acres of land, besides paying over $15,000 security debts. He has always been a friend to the poor man, and ever anxious to help his struggling neighbor. He and his step-son, A. N. Brooks, did an extensive business as stock dealers and shippers for about twelve years. Mr. Troxell is strictly temperate in his habits; is one of the energetic, enterprising farmers of Clark County, and stands as one of its most successful men in farm life. He is respected for his honest and upright character, "his word being always considered as good as his bond." SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 968 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz
	Bethel Twp. - SILAS TRUMBO, Justice of Peace and farmer; P. O. Donnelsville; is the eldest son of a family of nine children, of Levi and Mary (Henkel) Trumbo, who were both natives of Virginia, and were of German and Scotch extraction.  Their marriage occurred in their native State in 1811, where Silas was born, Nov. 2, 1812.  In 1814, Levi and family, with Mrs. Trumbo's parents, Moses and Margaret Henkle, came to Clark Co., Ohio, where the latter ones died - Moses about 1830, and Margaret ten years later.  Levi and Mary Trumbo remained in the then wilds of Clark County until 1816, when they and three children returned to their maternal State, where Levi died Dec. 31, 1859, and Mary, Nov. 11, 187, in Clark Co., Ohio.  Silas is one of five survivors, and a native of Pendleton Co., Va.; his early life was devoted to farming, but at the age of 1818, engaged at the stone-mason's trade with his father, with whom he remained until 1834, when he departed Clark Co., Ohio, where he, the following year, assisted in the stone work of the first almshouse of Clark County.  The following year, he married Huldah Downs by whom he he had ten children; all grew to man and womanhood, and are a family of noble children, one of whom lost his life in aiding the suppression of the late rebellion.  About the year Silas was married, he took up the trade of wagon-making in the city of Springfield; but four years later, located in Donnelsville, where he commenced business on his own account.  In the village he successfully conducted the business for many years, but it is now managed by his son, Joseph B., and he lives retired.  After locating in the village, he soon had accumulating some means, through industry and economy, and purchased a small farm adjoining the town, of which he yet owns fifty acres.  During life he has bought and sold consideration land in Missouri, where a part of his children now reside.  Mr. Trumbo has been identified in many of the public interests of the township, in which he has been chosen as Justice twenty-seven consecutive years, in which capacity he still serves; he has also been Trustee and a member of the local School Board for many years, showing an active interest in the cause of education and general welfare of his community.  He and wife have been lifelong members of the M. E. Church; and politically, he is a Republican. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 1035
	Springfield Twp. - GEORGE W. TUTTLE, farmerr; P. O. Springfield.  His farm of 152 acres is located in the southeastern part of Springfield Township; his house and other improvements on the farm show that he is a good, industrious farmer.  He was born in this county in July, 1823; his schooling consisted of about two months each year until 14 years old; after that, the longest time he attended school any one year was eighteen days.  He was married, Feb. 23, 1847, to Catherine A. Todd, daughter of James and Elizabeth Todd; the Todd family were among the early settlers of this county, coming here about a year after the Tuttle family.  Their home has been blessed with five living  children - Elizabeth E., John P., who died in 1868), James T., William E. and Elma K.  Mr. Tuttle has held the office of School Director for twelve year, and has always been an honorable, upright citizen; he and his good wife enjoy their beautiful home, and strive to train their children to live such lives that they will not dishonor the name of Tuttle.  James T., their third child, is at present engaged in teaching the home school; he is a young man of excellent character, and not only has good ideas how a school should be taught, but puts his ideas into practice; he is President of the Clark County Teachers' Association; also a member of the F. & A. M.; he has a library of over two hundred volumes of the best authors; he has gained his education mostly from his library, by a close application to study; if he keeps on as he has started, he will no doubt some day stand at the head of his profession. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 934
	Springfield Twp. & Springfield City - REV. HARVEY H. TUTTLE, minister, Springfield.  Mr. Tuttle is the son of John and Margaret Tuttle, and was born in this county, Sept. 20, 1842; he worked for his father on the farm, attending the district school during the winter until 19 years old, when ho enlisted in the 44th O. V. I., in the late rebellion, and was appointed Corporal of Company F; he was honorably discharged from the service, in December, 1862, on account of a wound received at accidentally discharged, blowing the third finger from his left hand, he having lost the first and second lingers of the same hand when but 2 years old; he and one of his brothers were playing chop corn stalks, he holding them and his brother chopping them, when his brother made a miss-lick, evening the two fingers.  In the spring of 1803, he entered Wittenberg College, from which he graduated in 1807, delivering the English Salutatory at the commencement exercises; in 1804, served in the army with the 100 days’ men; in the fall of 1807, he entered the Newton Theological Seminary, near Boston, Mass., where he remained one year, and on account of his health, he was obliged to seek a more healthy climate, and in the fall of 1808, entered the Crozer Theological Seminary, near Philadelphia. Penn., where he graduated in 1870, his class being the first graduating class of that school; during the summer of 1807, he received license from the First Baptist Church of Springfield, this county, to enter the ministry, and was regularly ordained in 1870, and in October of that year began his pastorate of the Baptist Church at Bradford Junction. Miami Co., Ohio, where he remained nearly two years; and owing to poor health was obliged to stop preaching; since then has spent his time on his farm, preaching occasionally; he was married, June 14. 1870, to Laura J. Luse.  (She is a sister of Mrs. W. H. Tuttle.)  Mrs. Tuttle is a lady well suited for a minister’s wife; she attends to her household cares with ease and grace.  Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle have six children, Laura May, John Luse, Martha Bird, Adoniram Judson, Margaret Ann and Harvey Wallace. Mr. Tuttle is at present, temporarily, supplying the pastoral work of the First Baptist Church of the city of Springfield, expecting, if his health will permit, to again enter the ministry. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 934
	Springfield Twp. & Springfield City - JACOB TUTTLE, farmer; P. O. Springfield.  Mr. Tuttle lives in a fine, large and convenient house, four miles southeast of Springfield; his farm of 125 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation and is pleasantly located; the land is rolling; his barn and other outbuildings are of modern style, and supplied with many necessary conveniences.  Mr. Tuttle is the eleventh child of John and Margaret Tuttle, and was born on the old homestead farm near where he now lives, Nov. 12, 1836; he was twin brother to David (deceased); he was married, Aug. 27, 1875, to Nancy L. Todd, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Garlough) Todd.  Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle commenced house keeping at their present home soon after their marriage; of their seven children, viz.:  Lelia, Nine E., Ada V.  and Etta L. (twins), Fred. Clifford, and Louis D., but four, Lelia, Fred, Clifford and Louis, are now living.  Lelia was married, Dec. 17, 1879, to John W. Larkins they live in Greene County.  Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle are of a quiet nature, and take great comfort with their family; they are courteous and pleasant to all.  Mr. Tuttle takes great delight in the improvement of his stock, believing that it is the best stock that pays the best.  Mrs. Tuttle was born, Aug. 3, 1839; her parents were among the early settlers of this county, and ranked with the first families of the county.  Jacob's father bought and settled on the farm now owned by David's heirs, in 1824, for $7 per acre.  John and Margaret had fifteen children, viz.:  Nicholas P., Catharine, Caleb, Sylvanus, George W., Tabitha J., James H., Mary, William, John J., Margaret A., David, Jacob, Isaac and Harvey H.  The father, mother, and six of children, Nocholas, Catharine, Caleb, Tabitha, William and David, have entered the spirited life; James lives in Indiana; Isaac in Green Township, this county, and Margaret in Union Co., Ohio, and the rest live in Springfield Township, this county. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 933
	Springfield Twp. & Springfield City - JOHN TUTTLE, farmer; P. O. Springfield.  Mr. Tuttle is the son of Nicholas P. and Mary (Nave) Tuttle, and was born in this county Aug. 19, 1853: he is the grandson of John and Margaret Tuttle; his father, Nicholas, settled on the farm now owned by David Crabill about the year 1839, where he lived until his death, July 6,1858; his widow survived him seventeen years, her sons carrying on the farm until her death, in 1875, when the farm was sold.  Of Nicholas and Mary's family there were seven children—two boys and five girls.  The subject of this sketch was married, Oct. 14, 1875, to Melissa R., daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Steelier) Fatzinger; they have two children, viz., George N. and Charles F.   John lived at home, working on the farm, until his marriage, when he moved to Lagonda and worked in the shops there some two years: he then moved to the farm where he now lives.  He is a member of good standing of Ephraim Lodge. No. 140. 1. O. O. F.; he is also a member of the M. E Church.  Melissa, his wife, was born in this county June 4, 1853; she is a member of the U. B. Church; her parents settled in this county about the year 1840.  Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle are hospitable and polite in their manners. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 935
	Springfield Twp. & Springfield City - MRS. SARAH M. TUTTLE, Springfield.  Mrs. Tuttle is the widow of David Tuttle, deceased; also, sister of Mrs. George W. and Mrs. Jacob Tuttle.  She was born Aug. 2, 1882; was married to David Tuttle Mar. 20, 1862.  David was killed, July 4, 1874, by falling off an excursion train on his way home from Columbus, where he had been to celebrate “Independence Day.”  The circumstances were as follows: The train was crowded, and he was in the baggage car; the doors were open, and, in moving around to find a good position, he caught his foot, tripped and fell out of the car, killing him instantly.  Mrs. Tuttle, with her six children—Ernest A., Clara I., Myra I., Everett D., Cora M. and William B.—carries on the farm. Mrs. Tuttle is an industrious woman, and provides well for her children; they live on the old homestead farm. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 936
	Springfield Twp. - SYLVANUS TUTTLE, farmer; P. O. Springfield; he lives on the National road, four and a half miles east of Springfield; he is the son of John and Margaret (Prickett) Tuttle, and was born in this county Jan. 28, 1822.  Sylvanus' father was a brother of Zebedee and Caleb Tuttle, and died in June, 1849, his wife following him in March, 1879.  Sylvanus worked for his father until 20 years of age; he then began farming for himself; he was married, Dec. 16, 1841, to Jane D. Garlough, daughter of John and Anna (Patton) Garlough.  Jane was born, Jan. 29, 1823; when 2 years old was left an orphan by the death of her mother, she lived with her grandmother until her marriage with Mr. Tuttle; six children have been born until them, viz.: Margaret Ann, John G. (who died when nine months old), James O. Marian, Tabitha J. and George H.  Margaret was married July, 1872, to Charles Holland, and James, Nov. 6, 1870, to Catharine Todd.  Sylvanus' father, served in the war of 1812, helping guard the frontier at McCarthy's Block-House and at Fort Recovery.  The Tuttle family are noted for their integrity, and for their honorable and upright dealings. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 933
	Springfield Twp. & Springfield City - WILLIAM H. TUTTLE, farmer; P. O. Springfield.  Mr. Tuttle is one of the active, leading farmers of Springfield Township.  He was born Aug. 2. 1838, in this county.  He was married. Oct. 26, 1871, to Mary C. Luse. daughter of John and Martha A. Luse; their home is blessed with three loving children.  viz.. Fannie A.. Came D. and Clarence J.  Mr. Tuttle, although a young man, has been very successful; he began business with 125 acres of land, given him by his father, and. by his industry and integrity, has added to it until now he owns 600 acres of excellent land, and has expended $10,000 in improving his present home; he lives in a line, large brick house, located two miles east of Springfield, on a beautiful eminence overlooking the village of Lagonda; his house is of the most improved plan, and is furnished with all the modem conveniences.  Mr. Tuttle has been elected to several posts of honor: he is one of the Directors of the public school of his district, and looks after its interests with a watchful eye; he is one of the Directors of the Springfield & Clifton Pike, also Treasurer of the same; he has always followed farming, and has lived an honorable, upright life; although he has accumulated considerable wealth, he is liberal, and takes an active part in the public improvements of the county.  Mrs. Tuttle was born in this county Sept. 11, 1850; her parents were among the pioneers of this county, coining here as early as 1804.  Caleb Tuttle, the father of William H., was born in Virginia May 14, 1799, and moved from there with his parents, to Ohio and to Clark County in 1806, and settled near where he now lives; Caleb was united in bonds of wedlock, Mar. 21, 1822, to Mary Pricket.  When the Tuttles settled in this county, it was yet a wilderness, and quite a number of Indians were still here.  Caleb and Zebedee, the only two surviving children of the original family that came to this county, are truly pioneers, and have experienced the trials, hardships and pleasures of early pioneer life; they have witnessed the gradual growth of the county from a wilderness to its present beautiful and prosperous condition.  May their names ever be honored as noble men.  Caleb has voted at sixteen Presidential elections, beginning with James Monroe’s second term, and casting his sixteenth vote for James A. Garfield. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 935
	Springfield Twp. - ZEBEDEE TUTTLE, retired farmer; P. O. Springfield; he is now one among the few pioneers who still remain to tell of the times and incidents of early days; he is the son of Sylvanus and Mary (Brown) Tuttle, and was born in Virginia, Dec. 15, 1800; his parents emigrated to Ohio in 1806, and rented a farm near what is now called Catawba Station, Champaign Co.; he remembers Simeon Kenton's mill, to get their grist of corn ground; he can relate many incidents about the Indians which come under his own observation, and on one occasion attended one of their dances, which took place near hi_ father's farm; at the age of 21, he began the trade of carpentering and house building; after working under instructions five years, he carried on the trade for himself some twenty years, when he quit his trade, and since then devoted his attention to farming until about five years ago; he divided his property between  his two remaining children, who live in sight of each other, and with whom he has his home, occupying his time by reading and doing such work as suits him, being a man who has labored hard all his life, he is not contented now to simply do nothing.  He was married, Apr. 13, 1826, to Elizabeth Wolfe, sister of Samuel Wolfe, whose biography appears in this book; he and his good wife journeyed along together forty-eight years, when death called her home, Mar. 3, 1874; they had born unto them four children - Henry S., who died Jan. 5, 1833; George W., who died in infancy; Julia A. and Albert.  Julia was born May 5, 1834, and lived with her parents until her marriage with Jenkins Windowmaker, Apr. 26, 1871; Albert was born May 20, 1840; he has always lived at home, being employed on the farm; he received his education at the district school; he was married Apr. 5, 1865, to Catharine Johnson a lady of excellent character and noble aspirations; their only child, Albert, Jr., is at present a student at Wittenberg College, not studying for any profession, but storing his mind with useful knowledge, which he hopes will be of benefit to hm in the future. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 933