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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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Auburn Twp. -
GEORGE LASH, farmer and stock-raiser; P.
O. Tiro; was born in Wayne Co., Apr. 30, 1830. He is a son
of Peter and Mary (Fredline) Lash, who were parents of
nine children. The father was a native of New Jersey, and
was born in 1808. The mother was born in Somerset Co.,
Pen., in 1812. They were married in Wayne Co., in about
1828. The names of their children are George, Charity,
Leah, Peter, Benjamin, Mary, Phoebe, Francis and
Lucinda. These children are all living, and all are in
Ohio. Mr. Lash emigrated to Ohio when it was but a
Territory, and from Wayne Co. he emigrated to Crawford Co. in
1835, locating in Auburn Township. He was a thrifty,
hard-working farmer, and by his sterling honesty and kindness
made many warm and sincere friends. He departed this life
in 1851, leaving behind an honest and upright record many might
profit by following. His widow still survives him.
George Lash lived with his parents through youth and
early manhood, assisting them in clearing and improving the
place. He received a good common-school education, and on
the 15th of October, 1854, he was united in marriage with
Sarah E. Hutson, daughter of Benjamin Hutson, of
Cranberry Township. To this union were born four children
- William M., born Apr. 6, 1858; Elmer E., born
Aug. 12, 1851, died Sept. 15, 1870; Benjamin E., born
June 1, 1864, and George F., born May 9, 1866.
Mrs. Lash was born Apr. 14, 1835. William, Benjamin
and George are living at home with their parents.
Mrs. Lash owns 80 acres of good land in Western Auburn.
He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Good Will
Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a prominent and
influential man in his neighborhood, and he and his family are
well known and highly respected throughout the neighborhood.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio,
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 869 |
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Bucyrus Twp. -
A. C. LEWIS, druggist, Bucyrus; is the son
of James and Rebecca (Gregory) Lewis, and was born Jan.
15, 1845, in Harrison Co., Ohio. His youthful days were
spent on a farm, and in attending district school until he was
19. In November, 1863, he entered the drug and book store
of R. F. Johnston, and in the following May, he enlisted
in Co. E, 136th O. N. G., and served until August of the same
year. He resumed his former clerkship and there remained
until March, 1878, a period of fifteen years. In April of
this year, he purchased a new stock of drugs and opened a store
in Picking Block, South Sandusky avenue, where he has a
salesroom 70x20, being the finest business room in its
appointments and outfit in Bucyrus. It is filled with a
first-class stock of drugs, paints, oils, books and wallpaper.
Mr. Lewis is here doing a flourishing business, and is a
man of considerable push and enterprise. He was married
Dec. 10, 1878, to Mary A. Fenner, of Bucyrus. As a
business man, Mr. Lewis has been successful, and is an
upright and valuable citizen, who is well esteemed by all who
know him.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 763 |
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Bucyrus Twp. -
MILTON R. LEWIS, traveling salesman; P. O.
Bucyrus, Ohio; is the son of James Lewis, and was born
Nov. 13, 1847, in New Market, Ohio. He was but 2 years old
when the family moved to this county; here he spent his youth on
the farm until 18 years old, in the meantime receiving a fair
education in the Bucyrus Union Schools. He then served two
years as a chief clerk under his father, who held the office of
Internal Revenue Assessor for this district. In February,
1868, he accepted the position of clerk, book-keeper and cashier
of the Grant House, one of the largest hotels in Wheeling,
W. Va., where he remained until 1877. He has since been
employed by the leading wholesale grocers of Mansfield, Ohio,
and is now employed as traveling salesman for Tracy & Avery,
of that city, with excellent success. Oct. 30, 1872, he
united his fortunes with Miss Lily Rowse, of Bucyrus,
daughter of Stephen Rowse; two children were born of this
marriage, both of whom did in infancy. Mr. Lewis is
a member of the M. E. Church, and a Republican in politics.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 763 |
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Bucyrus Twp. -
WILLIAM LEWIS, merchant, Bucyrus; is the
third son of James and Rebecca (Gregory) Lewis, was born
Sep. 2, 1839, in Harrison Co., Ohio, where he lived until he was
10 years old, when the family came to Bucyrus Township, where
young William lived on the Plains until 18, when he
entered the harness-shop of Jerry Yost, to learn the
trade; he only remained about one year, however, when he became
a clerk in a store. He has since been employed by the
leading firms of Bucyrus, except the year 1865, which he spent
in Iowa. In November, 1880, he purchased of T. A. Rowse
& Co., a stock of goods, and is now doing a good business in
confectionery and notions, in connection with the news depot, at
the old Failor corner, where you can find all the
periodicals of the day.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 763 |
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Chatfield Twp. -
J. D. LOYER, farmer; P. O. Chatfield; was
born Oct. 19, 1843, in Liberty Township, Crawford Co., Ohio; son
of Michael and Catharine Crouse, who were natives of
Wurtemberg, Germany, his birth bearing record 1805; his wife,
one year later. In 1837, they crossed the broad Atlantic,
to seek a home in the Western wilds, amid the pioneers of the
almost unbroken wilderness. After reaching America, they
wended their way toward the setting sun, making their stand in
the Buckeye State, where they purchased 90 acres in Liberty
Township, Crawford Co. Here the family were raised, which
numbered, in all, twelve children, but six are now living, J.
D. being the ninth in order, who lived with his parents
until 21 years of age, after which he learned the carpenter's
trade, at which he worked for eight successive years, during
this time making his father's house his home. In 1871, he
came to Chatfield and purchased an interest in a steam sawmill,
which he yet holds. Dec. 10, 1874, he was united in
marriage to Catharine Lutz, who was born in this county,
Oct. 10, 1856, to Michael and Savina (Kalb) Lutz.
Two children have crowned this union, who are Clara M.
and William F. Farming and milling is the business
in which he is now engaged. Has 40 acres of land, and has
recently erected a commodious house, completed in 1879, and,
during the present year, a large barn, of modern style of
architecture. In 1874, he was elected Township Clerk, and
is yet serving in that capacity, with satisfaction to the
people.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ. Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street. -
1881 - Page 1012 |
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Chatfield Twp. -
MATTHIAS LOYER, farmer; P. O. Chatfield,
is the tenth child of Michael and Catharine Loyer, and
was born Feb. 24, 1846, in Liberty Township. His father
was a farmer, and raised his boys to agricultural pursuits,
Matthias living with his parents until he arrived at
maturity. He subsequently learned the tanner's trade at
Richville, under Gottlieb Kibler, whom he served four
years. In 1871, he and his brother, J. D. Loyer,
purchased the steam saw-mill at Richville, and are prepared to
do custom sawing to order, and at reasonable rates. On May
2, 1872, he was married to Savina Lutz, who was born in
this township, Sept. 5, 1853, the daughter of Michael and
Catharine Lutz. Has three children - Michael E.,
Ida M. and Mary L. His father died in 1874 and
his mother in 1877. All of the family yet living, reside
in this county, with one exception, a sister who lives in
Paulding Co. He has 40 acres of land, and other valuable
property.
Source: History of Crawford County, Ohio, Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn
Street. - 1881 - Page 1013 |
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Chatfield Twp. -
DANIEL LUTZ, farmer; P. O. Sulphur
Springs; was born on the farm he now owns, in December, 1837,
and is a son of Gottlieb and Eva Kibler. He was
born in Wurtemberg, 1797, at Oberamts, Backnang; she was born
July 11, 1808. He died April 28, 1868; she died Oct. 17,
1850. To them were born twelve children, five of whom
lived to maturity, Daniel being the sixth. In 1832,
Gottleib emigrated to this State, stopping first at New
Lisbon, and, the year following, came to Chatfield, where he
located, entering 40 acres of land in the "green woods," and
building a rude log cabin. He lived several years the life
of a pioneer, the wolves and bears being their companions and
neighbors, making the night hideous with their howls, and the
sheep-pens and sties almost tenantless by their nightly
depredations. One viewing the well-kept and farmer-like
premises of Daniel Lutz in 1880, one would scarcely
imagine how great the contrast when his father first settled
here and the present time. Now the forest and rude cabin
are things of the past, being supplanted by fruitful and
productive fiends, the premises being adorned by excellent and
well-designed farm buildings. Daniel stayed with
his paternal ancestor until 20 years of age, then, learning the
carpenter's trade, he followed the same until he was 27 years of
age. On Oct. 5, 1863, he was united in wedlock to
Elizabeth Ulmer, who was born July 28, 1837, in Liberty
Township, daughter of Daniel Ulmer, who was born in
Wurtemburg; to them were born twelve children, eleven of whom
are living. Mr. Lutz has 128 acres of choice land,
and is an excellent and successful farmer. Two children -
David and Katie - compose the family. Mrs. Lutz's
mother's maiden name was Barbara Brosey. Mr. and Mrs.
Lutz are members of the Lutheran Church, and are true
representatives of the better class of farmers.
Source: History of Crawford County,
Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 1012 |
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Chatfield Twp. -
M. J. LUTZ, merchant, Chatfield; is among
the rising young merchants of Crawford Co., and was raised to
farming pursuits. He ws born Aug. 29, 1854, in this
township; son of Michael and Savina (Kalb) Lutz, who were
natives of Germany, and emigrated to this State, locating in
this township, many years ago, and have been, since their
arrival, closely identified with its interests. At the age
of 18, Michael J. left the farm and engaged at the
carpenter's trade, which he followed for about five years.
On Feb. 6, 1879, he engaged in the mercantile business at
Richville, with Mr. Morhoff, under the firm name of
Morhoff & Lutz, and they are doing a thriving and prospering
trade, it having doubled since their commencement. They
keep a general stock consisting of dry goods, groceries, boots
and shoes, queensware, and such articles as are required among
the farmers, and at prices to suit the times. On Sept. 16,
1880, he was united in marriage to Christina Zeller, who
was born July 6, 1856, the daughter of Frederick and
Elizabeth (Bardon) Zeller. In 1879, he was elected
Township Treasurer. He and wife are both members of the
Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Crawford County,
Ohio, Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1881 - Page 1012 |
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