Wayne Twp. -
JOHN E. FACKLER, physician and surgeon, Versailles, Ohio.  George F., the father of John E., was a native of Pennsylvania, born in Lancaster Co., in 1800; he emigrated to Ohio, locating in Miami Co. in 1818; removed to Montgomery C. where he resided till his death, which occurred in 1864; he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Christian in 1825; she was a native of Pennsylvania, born in Lancaster Co. in 1803; she came to Ohio in 1817, locating in Montgomery Co.  John E., the subject of this sketch, is a native of Ohio, born in Miami Co. on assisting his father on the farm during the summer, and attending school during the winter, thereby obtaining a good common-school education; he then taught school during the winter and farmed in the summer; at the age of 22, he entered the office of Dr. G. V. Dorsey and commenced the study of medicine, and in 1863 he graduated at the Ohio Medical College; he then opened an office in El Dorado, Preble Co., but only remained there a few months, when he went to Webster, Darke Co., where he remained until 1869, when he removed to Dayton, Ohio, remaining till 1870, after which he removed to Versailles, Ohio, where he now resides, having a large and lucrative practice.  He celebrated his first marriage with B. Lizzie Rogers, in 1866, in Miami Co.; two children were born to this union, viz.: Susan Edith, born in 1867; Georgiana Henriette, born in 1868.  On the 20th of June, 1870, the messenger of death entered this peaceful and interesting little family, removing from earth to heaven Lizzie, his wife, who was a good wife and a loving mother; in 1871, he celebrated his second marriage, with Pernina Berry, in Greenville, Ohio; three children have been born to them, viz.: Volney N., born in 1872; Clement I., in 1874; Jane C. in 1877.  The Doctor is strictly temperate in all his habits; the writer in looking over his diary came across the following language:  "Feb. 12, 1863.  From his day forth and forever, I will not smoke nor use tobacco in any form."  "Oct. 26, 1864.  this evening I cast my eyes on the top of this page; I now have to remark that it was almost one year subsequent to the estate that I succeeded in an entirely overcame the habit of using tobacco.
Source: History of Darke County, Ohio - Illustrated - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880. - Page 606

Greenville Twp. -
B. F. FERTICK, dealer in and manufacturer of lumber, Greenville; was born in Wayne Co., Ind., June 28, 1849, where he remained until 1859, when he with his mother moved to Delaware Co., Ind., after which, in 1863, he engaged in school teaching for five successive years, and in 1868 opened a drug store in Parker, Ind., which he continued until 1871, then commenced the retail dry-goods trade which he followed until 1873, when he commenced in his present business, and in 1879 came to this county and located in Greenville, where he has one of the first-class mills located on the side track of the D. & U. R. R., thereby making conveniences of transportation better than any mill in the county; it is valued at about $5,500. Our subject was united in marriage with Miss Hannah C. Morris, of Randolph Co., Ind., and by this union has two sons — Theodore B., born Nov. 29, 1875, and Hen- phon. March 14, 1878. Mr. F. is a live, energetic citizen of Greenville.
Source: History of Darke County, Ohio - Illustrated - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880. - Page 491

German Twp. -
SOLOMON FRANK, retired farmer; P. O. German, Ohio.  This gentleman was born near Wheeling, W. Va., Apr. 12, 1817, and is the son of Stephen Frank, a native of New York State; when quite small, he emigrated to Montgomery Co., Ohio, with his parents; his father deceased when he was a small boy; thus leaving him without the comforts or benign influences of a parental home; this misfortune early threw him upon his own resources; he engaged at the occupation of farming, hiring out, until he as 18; at this age he began the coopering business, which occupation he followed for upward of twenty years.  In 1840, he came to this township and located in the town of Palestine, where he pursued his usual vocation.  He as been married twice; his marriage with Miss Acca Parent was celebrated Dec. 15, 1842; her parents were early settlers of this township, and their biographies occur under the sketch of I. D. Parent.  Mr. Frank and family, together with a large circle of acquaintances, were called upon to mourn her death, which occurred Mar. 29, 1861; she was for many years identified with the cause of religion, being first a member of the M. E. Church, and, at her death, of the U. B. Church; her life was an exemplary one, and her death a loss which the church and community both felt.  Mr. Frank was united in marriage the second time, Feb. 16, 1862, with Mrs. Sarah A. (Crisler) Leas; she is a native of Preble Co., Ohio.  Six children were born to the first union, one of whom deceased when quite small; the rest are all living; one children was the fruit of the last union, which died in infancy.  Mr. Frank has devoted his latter years to farming and superintending his farm.  Mr. and Mrs. F. are both active members of the U. B. Church of Pleasant Grove, and are leading exemplary lives.
Source: History of Darke County, Ohio - Illustrated - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880. - Page 571

Greenville Twp. -
ISAAC FUNK, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 3; P. O. Greenville; one of the early pioneers of Darke Co.; born in Adams Co., Penn., Dec. 28, 1810, he was the oldest son of Jacob Funk, who was also born in the same county, in January, 1779, during the Revolutionary struggle; his father was Daniel Funk, born in Lancaster or York Co., about the middle of the seventeenth century; they were the descendants of Martin Funk, one of three brothers, who emigrated from Holland or Germany, in the beginning of the seventeenth century. Our subject was raised upon the farm of his father until about 21 years of age, when he commenced life for himself, and for two years was employed as farm laborer in Adams Co.; he then emigrated to Ohio and located in Warren Co., where he farmed and cleared land, and in 1835, came to Darke Co. and settled on the place where he now lives, and where he has lived, with the exception of four years, for nearly half a century; he still owns the land which he entered in 1835; he has 110 acres in. his home farm, which he has secured by his own hard labor and correct business habits. He is a Republican, and while he has not aspired to office, has filled the office of Supervisor and Director of the Dalton & Union Railroad for two years; he has taken a deep interest in the cause of religion and education, having been a member of M. E. Church some forty years, and held the office of Steward and Class Leader, one or both, for thirty-six years. His marriage with Eliza Ann Deardorff was celebrated May 15, 1834; she was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Sept. 29, 1818; she died Feb. 1, 1879, leaving eight children now living, having lost three in infancy, the living are Elizabeth, born Sept. 20, 1836; Daniel D., born Nov. 9, 1840; Allen Wesley, born Oct. 20, 1843; William P., born March 4, 1841; Ancil L., born Dec. 25, 1849; Mary C., born Aug. 1, 1852; Charles E., born March 13, 1855; Laura D., born April 21, 1858. The above children are all members of the M. E. Church; the two youngest make their home with their father. Daniel is now in business in Greenville; Allen, farming and teaching; William P., blacksmith, at North Star; Ancil, Professor of the College at Red Cloud, Neb.
Source: History of Darke County, Ohio - Illustrated - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880. - Page 493

Greenville Twp. -
CALVIN P. FUNSTON, farmer; P. O. Greenville; born in Clark Co., Ohio. Jan. 11, 1826; he obtained a common-school education, and assisted his father in fanning until 20 years of age, at which date his father died, after which, Calvin P., being the oldest son, remained at home and managed the old place for the support of the family until 1863, when he came to Darke Co. and purchased his present place, where he has since lived; he has about fifty acres in his home farm, under a good state of cultivation, with good farm buildings located one mile from Greenville, and valued at upward of $5,000. Upon April 10, 1861, he was united in marriage with Rachel T. Little; she was born in Clark Co. April 28, 1837; they have no children of their own, but have raised from a youth of 5 years, a promising young man by the name of Charles Bell, who was born Jan. 1, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Funston have treated him as their own child, and have extended to him the benefits and privileges of a liberal education. Mr. and Mrs. Funston are members of the Presbyterian Church, and take a deep interest in the cause of religion.
Source: History of Darke County, Ohio - Illustrated - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880. - Page 494