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Pleasant Twp. - JOHN KALB, another of that noble band, after a long and useful life closed up his earthly career on the first of March, 1872.  In his death the community lost a valuable member.  Mr. Kalb was a member of the Methodist church for many years, and two of his sons, John S. and Isaac N., were ministers of that church.  Father Kalb was a fine specimen of the frontiersman and contributed his full share in clearing up the county. †Source 1: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881 Page 423

Cass Twp. - EZRA KARN was one of a family of eight boys and four girls, all of whom attained full age except one, and was born in Washington County, Md., Sept. 16, 1815.  The family removed to Ohio in 1817, and settled in Holmes County, then on the frontier, with only a few log cabins, and plenty of wild beasts.  In 1836 Mr. Karn came to Hancock County with his family, and settled in this township, on the farm now owned by P. C. Redfern.      Again the family became frontiersmen, the country being new, and but sparsely settled, and without roads or markets.  Here the Karn's had as neighbors, John Hardy, Hiram Hulbert, Daniel Fairchild, John Franks, John Eckles and James Vickers.      In 1839 Mr. Karn married Miss Elizabeth Albertson, and commenced at once to make for himself a home.  He cleared up two farms, and by his industry and perseverance, succeeded in surrounding himself and family with the comforts of a beautiful home.  Mr. K. had a family of eight children, all now living but one.  Mrs. Karn died in May 1880, after a long and useful life.  Mr. Karn has the confidence of his neighbors and acquaintances, for his sterling honesty and good common sense.  He has been a member of the Lutheran Church for about forty years, and his life has been consistent with his profession.      Mr. Karn has always been a farmer, a progressive farmer, one whose experience and advice have been of advantage to his neighbors.  For many years he has been an officer of the Hancock County Agricultural Society.  He was one of the very fist members of this society at its organization in 1852 and has ever since lent his influence and aid to its building up, and its present success is largely due to his continual labors in its behalf.  He is now and has been for four years Vice President of the Society. †Source 1: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881 Page 232 (Sharon Wick's Note:  Mr. Karn can be found in the 1880 Census of Hancock Co., Cass Twp. on June 2, 1880 Dwelling 16 Family 15 in Film Series T9 Roll 1021 Page 363 with sons, Theodore, Albert, Martin and daughter Mary Etta.  Also living there is Martha Icinger aged 19 a servant. Also in 1860 Elizabeth Karns is found in  the 1860 Census of Hancock Co., Cass Twp. in Film Series M653 Roll 982 Page 265 with who appears to be her son Aaron aged 40)

Pleasant Twp. - WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, after a residence of a number of years, moved to Defiance County in 1859, and his brother, Alexander, followed him after having made this township his home for nearly half a century.  Both were honest men and good citizens. †Source 1: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881 Page 423