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BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX
 Source:
History of Crawford County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers
186 Dearborn Street
1881
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Bucyrus Twp. -
JACOB HALLER, tanner; P. O. Bucyrus; is
the son of Jonathan Haller, and was born Aug. 20, 1844,
in Lycoming Co., Penn., where until his 8th year, he lived on a
farm, and received the rudiments of an education. At this
period in his life, his parents removed to Ohio, and settled
near Bucyrus. Here he lived with them till his 17th year,
when he entered the employ of J. J. Myers Bros., of
Bucyrus, and remained on year. The next year saw him
return to his native State, where he worked amid the hardships
and privations of camp life in the pineries. He was next a
locomotive fireman, running from Williamsport to Elmira.
This occupation lasted him some six months, when he relinquished
it to drive a mill wagon at Williamsport. This occupation
was also short-lived, and, at the end of nine months, Mr.
Haller returned to Bucyrus and was employed by C. H.
Shonert in the tannery, and here Mr. Haller finished
his apprenticeship in the business, continuing another year,
however, as a regular workman. He then traveled throughout
Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, working at his trade in various
places. At the end of a year he returned, and was employed
by Shonert, at pine work. Soon after, in company
with Benjamin Ernst, Mr. Haller rented the Myers Yard,
and, for three years, they conducted the business under the firm
name of Haller & Ernst. In 1872, our subject formed
in partnership with C. H. Shonert, and this business
union has continued for the past seven years, and has been very
successful. The firm do an extensive business in tanning,
paying cash for hides, and dealing extensively in leather and
shoe-findings. Mr. Haller is a Democrat in
politics, and has been a member of the City Council for two
years. He is a member of Bucyrus Lodge, No. 139, F. & A.
M.; also P. G. of La Salle Lodge, No. 51, I. O. O. F., and of
Demas Lodge, K. of P., No. 108. He was married, Dec. 29,
1878 to Mary Schaeffer, of Bucyrus, a daughter of G.
A. Schaeffer. They have one daughter - Carrie Belle,
born in April, 1875.
Source:
History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. - 1881 -
Page 749 |
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Bucyrus Twp. -
FRANK HAMAN, Marshal, Bucyrus; a son of
William and Mary (Happ) Haman; was born Dec. 13, 1834, in
the State of New York, near Lake Seneca. When he was aged
about 4 years, his parents removed to the vicinity of Shelby,
Ohio, his father engaged in farming, and his son attending
district school. In 1851, he came to Bucyrus and commenced
a term of apprenticeship in the blacksmith-shop of James
Kelly, which he completed at the end of three years.
He then engaged for himself, and subs3equently worked for
Phillip Ossman six years. In 1861, he started a
horseshoeing shop, in which business he continued until 1878.
In 1874, he was elected Marshal of Bucyrus as an independent
candidate, and is now serving his fourth term. In 1852, he
was married to Jane Crumley of Richland Co., and of this
marriage there are four children living - Louis C., Loring,
Josephine and Frankie. Three of their children are
dead. As a public officer, Frank Haman has been a
success. He is one of the most efficient Marshals that the
city has ever had, and has always acted conscientiously in the
discharge of his duty.
Source:
History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. - 1881 -
Page 750 |
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Auburn Twp. -
GEORGE HAMMOND, farmer and stock-raiser;
P. O. Tiro; was born in Auburn Township, June 26, 1824,
His parents were George and Sarah P. (White) Hammond.
The father was born in Plymouth Co., Conn., and the mother in
Massachusetts, where they were married. From Ontario Co.,
N. Y., they came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, in
February, 1822. Here he bought 160 acres of land from a
Mr. Clark, who had entered it some time before. This
property is situated on the northwest quarter of Sec. 28, and is
now owned by his son George. The parents had the
following family: Albert, Alfred, Harvey, Nannie, George,
Rowland and Sarah. Albert, Nannie and George
are the only ones living of this family. The father died
Dec. 30, 1868, and the mother Apr. 4, 1840. Albert
married Catharine Groesbeck, and lives in Williams Co.,
Ohio. Nannie is the wife of Cornelius L. Newkirk,
and lives in Macon Co., Mo. George, Jr., passed his
youthful days with his parents on the farm, going to school,
etc. He was married to Hannah A. Groesbeck, Sept.
1, 1846, and by her had two children - Emma E., born Apr.
27, 1847, married B. F. Crouse; Filmore, born June
9, 1849, and married Josephine Crouse. Mrs. Hammond
died Feb. 19, 1851. Mr. Hammond's second wife is
Mary Lewis, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Masters)
Lewis, to whom he was married Mar. 22, 1855. By
her he has two children - Irene, born Sept. 27, 1856; she
is the wife of T. S. Groesbeck, and lives in Columbiana
City, Ind.; Sarah, born Nov. 17, 1863; she is single, and
lives at home with her parents. Mrs. Hammond is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hammond
is a Republican in politics, and is one of the best farmers of
Auburn Township.
Source: History of Crawford County,
Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 865 |
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Auburn Twp. -
MRS. B. HANDLEY, Tiro; was born in Stark
Co., Ohio, Apr. 5, 1835. She is a daughter of Frederick
and Mary (Mundz) Staley. Her father was born in
Germany, December, 1800, and her mother, in January, 1797.
They were married in the United States, and came to Cranberry
Township in 1841. They were the parents of six children -
Ann M., Christina C., Barbara S., Anna C., Frederick and
Elizabeth. Ann, Christina and Anna are
dead. Mrs. Handley's parents were farmers, and she
was reared and educated in the county. On the 6th of
December, 1856, she was united in marriage with John Handley,
son of William and Jane (McDermott) Handley, who came to
Sandusky Township in 1822. To this union were born three
children - Emma E., born Oct. 10, 1857; Cassius H.,
born July 8, 1860; Jessie A., born Sept. 3, 1863.
Emma died Feb. 9, 1875. Cassius and
Jessie are single and live with their mother in Auburn
Township. Mr. Handley died in Cranberry Township
Jan. 16, 1865. He was a man of good education, and of
moral and upright character. The following is a copy of
the resolutions adopted by the Sandusky Literary Association, on
the death of Mr. Handley.
"Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Handley,
this society has lost an exemplary and influential member.
As a member he was amiable, kind and courteous; he was a great
humorist and a keen satirist; as a debater he excelled; as a
citizen he ardently loved his country; he expended liberally in
the suppression of the recent rebellion; he was the soldier's
fast friend. As an individual, he was honest and obliging;
he was an affectionate husband and a kind father."
In addition to the above, we could add that Mr.
Handley was a man beloved by all who knew him, and no name
could be better spoken of than that of John Handley.
His family live in the little village of Mechanicsburg, where
they are well known and highly respected by all who know them.
Source: History of Crawford County,
Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 866 |
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Chatfield Twp. -
CHRISTOPHER HANES, farmer and
stock-raiser; P. O. New Washington; is among the prominent
farmers and self made men of this township, beginning in life a
poor boy. His father dying, he was thus early in life left
without a paternal friend to counsel and advise, and was thrown
out upon the cold world to battle with its tempests and storms
without a shilling in his pocket. His only capital was a
good constitution and willing hands, which he brought into
requisition, and to these he is a mainly indebted for the
condition of things about him as seen to-day. He was born
in Stark Co., Ohio. March 4, 1819, to Daniel and
Susanna Hanes, who had twelve children. Christopher
worked out by the month to get his start, working six years for
Stephen Russell. His school advantages were of an
exceedingly limited character. Free schools were not then
in vogue. Having saved some money, he, in company with his
brother John, purchased 80 acres in this township, which
they held in common a few years, and, then buying John's
interest, he has since added to it at different times until he
now has about 400 acres, upon which are eight orchards.
His farm ranks among the best in the township, and is highly
productive, he raising as much grain to the acre as any of the
surrounding farmers. Stock-raising is given especial
attention, and his entire efforts in a business way seem to have
been, in the past, crowned with market success. His wife
was Julia A. Smith, who was born in 1822, in Virginia, of
well-to-do parents, who, moving Wet, located in this township
and bequeathed to their descendants a liberal patrimony.
Eight children have crowned the Union of Mr. Jaines to
Julia, his wife - George (the eldest, resides at
home), Samantha (Mrs. John Martin), Elizabeth A., Frank,
Susanna (Mrs. William De Roche) and Matilda are those
now living. In 1875, he built a spacious brick farmhouse,
32x32, with a large observatory, and cellar under the entire
building, making the finest farm residence in the township.
Source: History of Crawford
County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical
Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 1011 |
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Chatfield Twp. -
JOHN HANES, farmer; P. O. Carothers; is a son of
Daniel Haines, whose wife was Susanna Bordner, both
of whom were natives of the "Keystone State," near Reading, and
emigrated to Stark Co. about the time of the Indian war,
locating in Pike Township, where John was born, on Jan.
5, 1819. His father entered 40 acres of land, but died
soon after. The family being poor, John's minority
was spent in acquiring means to maintain them, always turning
over his earnings to his mother. Soon after he became of
age, he went to Huron Co., where he worked out by the year for
ten successive twelve-months. Returning then to Crawford
Co., he was united in wedlock to Parmelia Shade, who was
born in September, 1829, in Stark Co., Ohio, daughter of
Samuel Shade. Having some money, he and his brother
Chris purchased 80 acres in the northeastern part of
Chatfield township, which they held in partnership for about six
years. He then sold out to his brother, and purchased 74˝
acres of his grandfather and Uncle George Bordner, on
Sec. 5, and has since added to it until he now has 120 acres,
all of which he has acquired by hard toil and prudent management
his farm ranking among the bet of its size. It is well
tilled and everything pertaining to it proclaims the thrifty
enterprise of its owner, whose resolve was, in early life, that,
should Providence grant him health, he would industriously apply
himself to the acquisition of a good home and a reasonable
competence, which resolve he has now realized. Of seven
children born to him, five are living - Rufus, of this
township; Ellen, now Mrs. Isaiah Keller, of
Bucyrus; Samuel, Daniel and Ida, at home.
There were twelve children of the father's family, he being the
sixth. His school advantages were very limited indeed.
He is among the few in the township who cast their vote for
Republican principles. He and his wife are members of the
German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 1010 |
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Auburn Twp. -
CATHERINE A. HANNA, Tiro. The
subject of this sketch was born in Franklin Co., Penn., July 31,
1824. She is the daughter of John H. and Mary E.
Hofman. Mr. Hofman was educated for the
ministry, as his father was before him, but, his health failing,
he was compelled to relinquish his studies. After this he
learned the jeweler's trade, which business he followed until
his death. Mr. Hofman was born in Virginia, in
1798, and his wife in 1802. They were married in
Chambersburg, Penn., in 1821, and to them were born eleven
children. The parents came to Mansfield, Richland Co.,
Ohio, in 1826. It was here that Mrs. Hanna was
reared and educated. On the 24th of November, 1844, she
was united in marriage with Samuel Hanna, son of
Samuel and Elizabeth (Duff) Hanna, of whom appropriate
mention is made in the biography of James Hanna, in this
work. Mr. Hanna was born Sept. 22, 1820. His
union with Miss Hofman born the fruit of nine children -
James J., John F., William L., Mary E., Clara A., Emma J.,
Charles E. and two others, twins, who died in infancy.
James lives in Mansfield, and is a commercial traveler;
he married Mary Anderson. John married Nettie V.
Rankin and lives in Henderson Co., Ill. William L.
married Serena Wilson, and lives on the old homestead
with his mother. Mary is the wife of Lorenzo
Blackman, and lives in Richland Co. Clara
and Emma are single and live at home. Charles E.
is single, lives at home, and will take charge of the farm in
1881. Mr. Hanna died Jan. 3, 1868. He was a
man of kind and affectionate disposition; he had the confidence
and good will of the people. His death called away a good
man and a prominent citizen. The heirs own 79 acres of
well-improved land, and all are well known and universally
respected in the community.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 866 |
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Auburn Twp. -
JAMES HANNA, farmer; P. O. Tiro; was born
in Harrison Co., Ohio, Dec. 14, 1818; is a son of Samuel and
Elizabeth (Duff) Hanna. The father was born in
Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1795, and the mother in the same
county in 1794. They came to Belmont Co., Ohio, Mar. 25,
1818, and from there to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., in 1819.
Samuel Hanna, grandfather of James, entered the farm
for his son in about 1815. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna are
the parents of eight children - James, Samuel, John, Margaret
A., Eliza J., Archibald, Thomas and William. Of
this family all are now dead except James, Margaret,
Archibald and William. Mr. Hanna departed this
life June 22, 1862, followed by his wife Mar. 11, 1875.
Their daughter, Margaret is the wife of Andrew Dickson,
and lives in Vernon Township; Archibald married Mary
Gribben, and lives in Hancock Co.; William married
Mary A. Spangle, and also lives in Hancock Co., James
was reared upon a farm. He secured but a limited
education, owing to poor schools, and not having much time to
attend them. He was married Apr. 1, 1847, to Clarrissa
Scott, daughter of Samuel and Catharine Scott, and by
her had three children - Catharine, born Dec. 25, 1847;
James M., born Jun. 27, 1851, and William S.,
born Aug. 31, 1857. The oldest married James Cahill,
and lives in Auburn Township; James married Harriet
Chambers, and lives in Auburn Township; William, is
single, and lives at home with his parents. Mr. Hanna
is a Republican in politics and a United Presbyterian in
religion. He owns 140 acres of excellent farming land,
which is highly improved. The Hannas are among the
best farmers and citizens in Crawford Co.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn
Street. - 1881 - Page 865 |
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Liberty Twp. -
CHARLES HEIBERTSHAUSEN, boots and shoes,
Sulphur Springs; was born Dec. 6, 1835, in Hesse-Darmstadt,
Germany; when about 19 years of age, he resolved to try his
fortune in the United States. He left his native land Aug.
12, 1854, and landed in New York Oct. 24 of the same year.
On his arrival, he went to Paterson, N. J., where he obtained
employment at his trade, but only worked a few days, when he set
out for Pittsburgh, Penn. He got employment there, and
remained six months, when he conceived the idea that he could do
better further West, and, starting for Ohio, he came to Bucyrus
in 1855, and, being unable to get work at his trade, took the
first job which offered, that being on the P., Ft. W. & C. R. R.
for one month. He then hired on a brick-yard, and
worked there two months; at the expiration of that time, he got
employment at his trade, with one Reick, and stayed there
about nine months. He then came to this village and began
work for Conrad Baltser, in April, 1856, and
worked for him until the following February, when he opened a
shop on his own account and pushed his business steadily.
He has made as many as nine or ten pairs of boots per week, and
has frequently made six pairs of shoes and six pairs of boots in
one week. Anxious to supply and accommodate his growing
patronage, he has worked many nights to fill orders which were
crowding in upon him. In this, as in other cases, industry
brought her gracious reward, for, although he landed in
Pittsburgh with $1 in his pocket in 1855, he is now enjoying the
comforts of a good home and property in town, besides 85 acres
of well-improved land in Sandusky Township. The
competition in his trade is different now from what it used to
be; for when he came here there were six shops in the village,
employing ten men, beside, three good shops in the country, near
town. Now there are three shops, and one man in each
supplies the entire demand for home-made work. On April
20, 1860, he married Louisa Layer, who was born in
this township Dec. 4, 1837. Her parents emigrated from
Germany in the summer of the same year. They have four
children living —Emanuel, Franklin, Emma
and Clara; two deceased—Charles and Edward.
Mr. Heibertshausen is a member of Liberty Lodge,
Knights of Honor, No. 845.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 922 |
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Bucyrus Twp. -
DAVID HEINLEN, farmer; P. O. Bucyrus; is
the son of Lewis and Christina (Regina) Heinlen and was
born Feb. 23, 1834, in Whetstone Township; here he was brought
up and attended district school; his father was born in
Wurtemberg, Germany, and was educated there; he also learned
tailoring in the town of Fullingen; came to America in 1817, and
was under bonds to pay the cost of his passage by labor; he
served three and one-half years at Portsmouth to pay his
indebtedness; he afterward lived six years at Circleville, Ohio,
and from there came to Whetstone Township, bought 80 acres of
land, and lived upon it until his death, following his trade but
little afterward removed to his county; he raised eleven
children - Elizabeth, Jacob, Magdalena, Lewis, Mary and
Catharine (both deceased), John, Samuel, Christian,
David and Sarah; David lived with his parents
until they died, and on the homestead until 1876; he has now a
fine farm of 150 acres in Bucyrus Township, and is in good
circumstances. In April, 1865, he married Miss Mary
Wirick of Whetstone Township; they have seven children
living - Charles I., Lewis H., Anna M., Laura S., Amy A.,
Jennie M. and an infant son. He is a member of the
German Reformed Church of Whetstone Township and in politics has
always been a Democrat.
Source:
History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. - 1881 -
Page 749 |
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Holmes Twp. -
MARY HEMMINGER, farmer; P. O. Bucyrus; was
born Jan. 1, 1812, of Irish-English descent. Her parents
were James and Sarah (Hawks) Martin; the former, a native
of Ireland, went to a place at that time eleven miles from
London, England, but which is now in the city, where he engaged
in business and married Sarah Hawks. They
took passage from London in the fall of 1822, being nearly three
months on the voyage, landing in Philadelphia about fifty-eight
years ago. On their voyage across the " briny deep," and,
during a severe storm, their ship's rudder was lost, and they
were left drifting at the mercy of the wind and waves; but, by
the bravery of the men, several of whom lost their lives in
attempting the necessary repairs, having to work under the
water, the ship was saved. One brave old sailor, whose
memory our subject will always reference, succeeded in making
fast the rudder, thereby effecting a safe landing. Some
time after arriving in this country, her parents moved to this
State, where they underwent all the trials, suffering and
exposure of an early pioneer life. The subject of this
sketch, being the "cow-boy" of the family, was many times for
days and nights in the woods, being at one time twenty-six miles
from home, and, overtaken by darkness, she was compelled to wait
in the howling wilderness, with none but the Great Spirit to
protect her, but hoping for the moon to rise, that she might be
directed in her course. Her father's cabin was frequented
by the Indians, by dozens and scores, almost crowding the family
from their humble home, that they might be sheltered from the
raging elements without. The husband of the subject of
this sketch was twice married; first to Miss Elizabeth Spahr,
in 1825, and after her death to Miss Mary Martin, on May
13, 1830. They moved to the farm on which the widow now
lives, about the year 1838. This union was blessed with
thirteen children, eight of whom are living, five having died in
infancy. Those living are James, born Feb. 4, 1831;
Mary Ann M., June 10, 1832; Sarah J., Feb. 14,
1834; Martha, Aug. 31, 1838; Charlotte, Mar. 8.
1841; John, June 10, 1848; Jacob, Feb. 7, 1851,
and Marsella, June 29, 1855; all of whom are married and
living in the great State of Ohio. Mr.
Heraminger had been seriously indisposed for three years
before his death, and bore his afflictions at all times with
cheerfulness and resignation, although confined to his bed most
of the time, death releasing him Sept. 6, 1877. at the advanced
age of nearly 80 years. He was a member of the Lutheran
Church, was a desirable neighbor and a man of his word, prompt
in fulfilling his contracts to the best of his ability, and
lived and died esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
Source: History of Crawford County,
Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers,
186 Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 959 |
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Auburn Twp. -
ADAM HIGH, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O.
Plymouth; is a native of Germany, and was born Aug. 18, 1827.
His parents, Adam and Elizabeth Schafer High, were both
natives of Germany, and parents of six children, all of whom
were born in the old country. Their names respectively are
Valentine, Elizabeth, Michael (deceased), Michael,
Margaret and Adam. The High family
came from Germany to Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, in
1833, where they lived for a number of years. Mrs. High
departed this life Nov. 22, 1866, followed by her husband July
1, 1867. Mr. High was a hard-working, thrifty and
enterprising farmer. He was a man of good morals, and kind
and considerate toward his family. His death and that of
his wife are mourned by an affectionate family and a large
circle of neighbors. Adam went to school in his youthful
days, and when 18 years of age he was apprenticed to learn the
wagon-making trade. At the end of three years, he mastered
his trade, and since that time has made that his business in
life, until the past ten years. He formerly owned the land
on which the depot at New Washington now stands. He at
present owns 80 acres of well-improved land in Auburn Township.
He was married, Oct. 23, 1851, to Matilda Hesse, daughter
of Augustus Hesse, of Perry Co., Ohio, and by her has
twelve children - Emma, born Oct. 11, 1852, died Apr. 2,
1855; William O., born Mar. 17, 1854, and married
Elizabeth Wilford, July 4, 1875; Lewis J., born July
3, 1855, died Aug. 6, 1856; Franklin C., born Jun. 8,
1857, died Aug. 13, 1857; Gustavus L., born Jul 13, 1858,
died Jun. 13, 1859; Jefferson C., born Mar. 17, 1860;
Augustus H., born Mar. 13, 1862; Lorena E., born Feb.
25, 1864; Amanda L., born Feb., 1866; Caroline E.,
born Aug. 17, 1868; Edmund A., born Sept. 1, 1870, died
Sept. 1, 1871; Addison, born Nov. 13, 1873. Mrs.
High was born Oct. 10, 1830. This family are
hospitable, enterprising and intelligent. Mr.
High is a Democrat, and liberal in his religious views.
He is one of Auburn Township's successful farmers.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio,
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 866 |
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Auburn Twp. -
JOHN HILBORN, Tiro; was born Nov. 16,
1838, in Liberty Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. He is a son
of Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilborn. (For a full
record of Mr. Hilborn's parents and their family, see the
biography of his brother.) John was raised on the
farm. His education is only moderate, owing to the schools
of that day being very poor as compared to what we now have.
He served his country well and faithfully in the late war,
enlisting in Company I, 15th O. V. I., on the 7th of September,
1861. His discharge was dated in Texas, November, 1865.
He was in quite a number of engagements, and among them Corinth,
Atlanta, Liberty Gap, Resaca, Buzzard's Roost and Pickett's
Mills. He was also in the running fight that extended from
Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta, Ga. He was a brave and
efficient soldier, and had many a thrilling experience in the
army. At Pickett Mill he was severely wounded, and to-day
is a victim of the tratorous leaders of our great civil war.
At the conclusion of the war he returned home, and, on the 15th
of June, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Emeline
Clark, daughter of Martin and Nancy Clark.
Mrs. Hilborn died April, 1868. Mr.
Hilborn's second wife is Sarah J. Davis, daughter of
James K. Davis of Crawford Co., to whom he was married on
29th of June, 1869. Mr. Hilborn is at present
engaged in the livery business. He owns between four and
five acres of valuable land within the limits of the village of
Tiro. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and is well
known and has the well wishes and friendship of his fellow
townsmen.
Source: History of Crawford County,
Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 867 |
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Auburn Twp. -
SAMUEL HILBORN, farmer and stock-dealer;
P. O. Tiro; was born in Richland Co. June 28, 1826. His
parents, Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilborn were both
natives of Pennsylvania. The father was born Aug. 11,
1798, and the mother was born May 22, 1801. They were the
parents of nine children - Polly, Robert, Samuel,
Amos, William, Elizabeth, Isabella, John and Sarah.
Polly, Elizabeth, Amos and Isabella are dead.
The father died Apr. 30, 1865, and the mother Apr. 17, 1841.
Mr. Hilborn was one of the early settlers of
Auburn Township, and more will be said about him elsewhere in
this work. Samuel received as good common-school
education when young. At the age of 17, he commenced
learning the blacksmith trade, which he followed for a number of
years. He is at preslent one of Auburn Township's
most intelligent and prosperous farmers. He was married
Jan. 31, 1850, to Elizabeth Irwin, and by her has
the following family: Isaac N., deceased, Lodema,
deceased, Zella, Ellsworth and Charles.
Zella is the wife of James Michener, and lives
in Auburn Township; Ellsworth and Charles are
single, and live at home with their parents.
Source: History of Crawford County,
Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 867 |
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Auburn Twp. -
WILLIAM H. HILBORN, farmer and
stock-dealer; P. O. Tiro; was born in Sandusky Township June 25,
1831. He is a son of Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilborn,
a sketch of whom is found in the biography of Robert G.
Hilborn, his brother. Like his other brothers,
William was reared on the farm. Two years prior to his
marriage, he worked out by the month, the first season receiving
$11 per month $12.50. This was his marriage start.
He was married Jan. 3, 1855, to Elizabeth Crouse,
daughter of Abner and Harriet (Thoman) Crouse, and
to them were born three children - Ira O., born in
September, 1856; Anna L., born in May, 1858, died when 4
months old; Mary A., born in May, 1861. Mrs.
Hilborn was born Jan. 6, 1836. From his marriage up to
1865, Mr. Hilborn was made many changes. He at one
time owned the saw-mill near where his house now stands.
He now owns 80 acres of well-improved land in Western Auburn
Township. Mr. Hilborn is a Republican in politics,
and a hard worker in the cause of advancement in our public
schools. He is intelligent and entertaining, and commands
the respect of a large circle of friends.
Source: History of Crawford
County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical
Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 868 |
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Auburn Twp. -
J. HILLS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O.
Plymouth; is the son of Rufus and Dinah (DeWitt) Hills,
who were the parents of nine children, three of whom are yet
living. They were native of New York, the father being
born in 1807 and the mother in 1812. Their children are
Susan, William, one that died in infancy, Jedediah,
Louisa, Cynthia, Eliza, Clinton and Alvira.
Alvira, William and Jedediah are the only survivors.
Mr. Hills, Sr., died Aug. 22, 1872, and was
followed by his wife Sept. 5, 1875. They were among the
early pioneers of Richland Co., having come to that county about
the year 1820. He was an excellent farmer, and an honest,
enterprising man. His son, Jedediah, was born in
Richland Co., Dec. 16, 1828, and was reared on a farm, and today
is one of best farmers in Auburn Township. He followed
farming steadily until 1860, when he purchased 40 acres of land
in Auburn Township. Since that time, he has sold and
bought land, until he now owns 120 acres of Auburn Township's
best land, and 40 acres in Adams Co., Ind. He was married
Sept. 19, 1852, to Maria, daughter of William and
Sarah (Noggle) Crouse, and by her had four children -
Julius J., born Dec. 23, 1853, died May 31, 1877; Matilda
B., born Feb. 27, 1857; Sarah E., born Aug. 11, 1858,
died July 22, 1873, and Clement L. V., born Mar. 25,
1863, died, June 15, 1864. Mrs. Hills was born
Sept. 12, 1830. Matilda is the only one of the
children living. She is the wife of Ezekiel
Rooks, of Richland Co., Ohio. Julius married
Alvira Steele, and by her had two children - Flora B.
and Pearly J. His death was caused by consumption,
and was much regretted throughout the neighborhood. Mr.
Hills is a Democrat in politics, and an intelligent and
enterprising citizen. He takes an active part in all
laudable enterprises, and much credit is due him for his
liberality in assisting educational affairs in his township.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
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Bucyrus Twp. -
JAMES O. HOLLAND, farmer; P. O. Bucyrus;
is the son of Nehemiah and Lucinda (Bentley) Holland, and
was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Dec. 20, 1841. His boyhood
was spent on a farm, and in the acquirement of a limited
education. At the age of 16, he began learning the
carpenter's trade, following it some three years. Aug.
22,1 861, he enlisted in teh 21st O. V. I., Company B, and was
at Stone River, Chickamauga, Jonesboro, Atlanta, and in the
famous "march to the sea." He was taken prisoner at
Nolansville, N. C., and was paroled after fourteen days'
imprisonment, and sent back to the Union lines. He was
mustered out at Columbus June 20, 1865, and, Oct. 10, 1866, he
was married to Ellen Starner, of Bucyrus Township.
After marriage, he removed to Nevada, Ohio, where he followed
carpentering until he moved to his present home, on the Sandusky
road, where he has a farm of 81 acres. He has repaired the
buildings, enlarging the house, and has a comfortable home.
He is a member of the School Board, and Supervisor. In
politics he is and is a member of the Second-Day Advent Church.
Of his marriage, there is one child - George w. born Oct.
4, 1870.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 764 |
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JOHN HOLMES, Bucyrus; is a native of
Holmes Co., Ohio where his birth occurred April 21, 1822.
His parents Jacob and Margaret (Orr) Holmes, were sober
and intelligent people, and both were natives of the Keystone
State. A few years after their birth and previous to the
war of 1812, they were taken by their respective parents to
Harrison Co., Ohio, where they were raised and where they were
subsequently married, soon after their marriage in 1821, they
removed to Holmes Co., and, after remaining there about two
years, left and located in Richland Co. Here they followed the
not unusual occupation of farming until 1833, at which time they
came to Crawford Co., locating on what is now known as the
Stewart farm in Jackson Township. They were the
parents of six sons and two daughters, all of whom are yet
living. The mother died about a year after coming to the
county, but the father is yet spared and has reached the unusual
age of 95 years. The father was a soldier in the war of
1812, and served his country with distinction. He became
familiar with all the details and perplexities of pioneer life,
and a complete record of his eventful days would be well worthy
of perusal. His son, the subject of this sketch, was
reared on the farm, receiving but a limited early education.
At the age of 16, he was apprenticed to a carpenter, and, after
learning that trade, followed it to a greater or less extent for
about fifteen years. When the last war broke out and the
Government began buying horses for its cavalry, Mr. Holmes,
who was good judge of horses, bought large numbers, over a
range of several counties, and then sold them to the various
Quartermasters of the army who were authorized to purchase.
In this manner a profit of several thousand dollars was realized
in a short time. After the war he kept a hotel for a short
time, at Leesville, Crawford Co., and a few years later served
as Superintendent of the County Infirmary. Subsequently he
resided two years in Crestline, where he kept a livery stable.
His thorough knowledge of "horse flesh," has, to some extent,
shaped his life-labors. Himself and family are at present
residing in Bucyrus. He was married to Miss Mary J.
Morrow Nov. 2, 1854. This lady is a native of Crawford
Co., her birth occurring Aug. 24, 1834. She is the
daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Seanor) Morrow, natives
of Westmoreland Co., Penn., where they were married and resided
until 1833, when they came to Crawford Co., locating in Jackson
Township. They were the parents of fifteen children, and
eleven are yet living. The mother died in 1872, and the
father two years later. Mr. Morrow was a stone
cutter and a mason and followed these occupations throughout
life. A family of four children has been born to Mr.
and Mrs. Holmes. Mary E. and William W.
are living, and Ella Beatrice and Oliver H. are
dead. "Lizzie" and "Willie" have been
educated at the country schools, where their parents formerly
resided at the Crestline schools, and, finally, at the fine
schools in Bucyrus. They are both living with their
parents at the county seat.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 744 |
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DANIEL HOWE, farmer and miller; P. O.
Tiro. Nelson S. and Sarah B. (Gunsaulus) Howe were
natives of the State of New York, the former being born May 3,
1808, and the latter in 1810. They were married in
Richland Co., Ohio, Nov. 4, 1830, and to this union were born
the following family: Amelia, Philanda, Alonzo and
Daniel. Amelia and Alonzo are dead.
Philanda is the widow of Zebediah Morse, and lives in
Auburn Township. Daniel was a young man of
considerable push and enterprise. When the war broke out,
he enlisted in Company H, 64th O. V. I., and was chosen Second
Lieutenant, and during the latter part of the war was promoted
to Captain. He was in some of the hardest fought battles
of the whole war, among which might be mentioned Shiloh,
Corinth, Chickamauga, and through the entire campaign of 1864,
in Georgia, under Gen. Sherman. He received a
severe flesh wound at Chickamauga, from the explosion of a
shell. He was married Apr. 28, 1859, to Amanda D.
Abbott, a daughter of Rev. J. R. Abbott, of Bowling
Green, Wood Co., Ohio, and by her has seven children - Flora
C., born Sept. 20, 1859; Adel M., born Mar. 22, 1857;
Lisle A., born May 18, 1869; Frank L., born June 2,
1871; Earl E., born Dec. 24, 1873; Grace E., born
Dec. 24, 1876, and Addie, born Dec. 22, 1878. The
youngest died Feb. 10, 1879. Flora married Isaac
A. Metcalf, and lives in Richland Co., Ohio; the rest are
all single, and live at home with their parents. Mrs.
Howe was born Dec. 11, 1842. Mr. Howe is a
Republican in politics. Owns 50 acres of well-improved
land, and also one of the best saw-mills in Crawford Co.
He is a member of the I. O. O. F. at Tiro. Mr. Howe
is an honest, straightforward man, and is well respected and
highly esteemed by all his friends and acquaintances.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 864 |
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GEORGE W. HULL, banker, Bucyrus; was born in Delaware
Co., Ohio, July 21, 1824, and is a son of Benjamin and
Elizabeth (Smith) Hull. In 1828, his parents moved to
Whetstone Township in this county, and located on a farm, where
they lived until he was 11 years old. He remembers the
luxuries (?) of pioneer days, when he wore buckskin pants and a
coonskin cap, and was glad to get them. He went to school
in a cabin with a dirt floor and greased paper windows; was
treed once by wild hogs; a bear was killed in their dooryard; a
panther, which he saw, was killed near his home. The
family removed back to Delaware County, and located in Radnor
Township, where his mother died when he was 15 years old, and he
began to care for himself, working on a farm at $10 per month.
With the first earnings of his labor, he bought 40 acres of
land, which was his beginning in life. At teh age of 20,
he was married to Attie Scribner, of Marion County, and
lived, after marriage, in Delaware County until 1855, when eh
removed to Mo rrow County and settled near
Cardington. He has five children living and one dead. Jasper
G., Cashier of Farmers' Bank at Findlay, Ohio; Olive A.,
now Mrs. M. J. Monnett, of Crawford County; Lewis W.,
Cashier of Crawford County Bank; Laura died when five
years old; J. C. F., Assistant Cashier of Farmers' Bank,
and Cora D., at present at Ohio Wesleyan Female College.
Mr. Hull owned 800 acres of fine land on Shaw
Creek, of which 240 was his original purchase in that
neighborhood. In 1877, he sold out, at which time he owned
1,500 acres of land in Crawford, Morrow and Wyandot Counties,
all made by his honest exertions and industry. In the
stirring times before the late war, when the underground railway
was in successful operation through Ohio, he was one of its most
zealous supporters and trusted agents, and can still tell many a
startling story, in which he ran almost hair-breadth risks, in
carrying his contract and freight over this mysterious line of
railway. And although, like Othello, his occupation
is gone in that direction, jet he often regales his friends,
fighting his battles over again. In April, 1877, he came
to Bucyrus and opened the Crawford County Bank, of which he is
Vice President; Jan. 1, 1879, he opened the Farmers" Bank at
Findlay, Ohio, being a third partner in it. He assisted in
organizing the stock company for building the Crawford County
Grain Elevator. He has been a member of the Methodist
Church for forty years; has been steward, class leader; was
County Commissioner while a citizen of Morrow County one term,
and a Justice of the Peace for twelve years.
Source:
History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. - 1881 -
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