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WASHINGTON TAYLOR was the son of William Taylor, and was born in Bedford County, Pa., July 4th, 1818.  Mr. Taylor came to Ohio with his parents in 1824, and located in Richland county, about four miles from Mansfield.  Ten years later, Mr. T.'s father died, and in 1836 the family came to this county, settling first in Portage township.  After living in the town of Van Buren a few years, Mr. Taylor, in 1843, moved to the farm on which he now resides.  In 1838 he was married to Martha Moorehead, who is still living.      The farm which is owned by Mr. T. is a very valuable one, and beautifully located, with a good brick residence, and commodious farm buildings.  His five living children are all near him, and are honest, industrious citizens.  After a long live of toil and privations as a frontiersman, Mr. T. is now enjoying the fruits of his labors, in the peaceful companionship of his family, and respect of his neighbors. Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881  - Page 188

WILLIAM TAYLOR was born in Mifflin County, Pa., May 12, 1798.  His early life was spent on a farm and his chances for obtaining an education were very limited, and his want of education was in defect which he deplored, and in after life, by a patient application, he to some extent overcome.  On the 25th day of April, 1826, he was marred to Mrs. Patterson, in Bedford County, Pa., and in the same year came to Richland County, Ohio, and located about eight miles from Mansfield,, and followed farming.  In 1828 he came to Findley, the county having just been organized, and the town having been designated as a seat of Justice.      Here he at once entered into mercantile pursuits, keeping on hand a general assortment of such goods as were the most in demand in a new settlement.  He was also quite extensively engaged in the fur trade with the Indians and trappers, who were numerous.  This trade was a profitable one.  Many of my readers will remember the small frame building which stood just south of and adjoining Davis' Opera House, long known as Mefferd's Shop, and afterwards occupied by Dr. Detwiler as a residence.  That building Mr. Taylor put up, and occupied as a dry goods store, tavern and family residence.      Mr. Taylor was naturally energetic and industrious with good judgment and great discernment, of pleasing manner, and with these qualities, he soon commande3d a good business, and accumulated quite a fortune, becoming the owner of much valuable property in both town and country.  He took an active part in the early life of the county, being called upon to fill the important offices of County Surveyor, School Examiner, Commissioner and Postmaster of Findley; also Bank Director.  In all these positions he ever acquitted himself with honor, discharging every duty with fidelity.      He united with the Presbyterian church at Perrysville, O., before his emigration to this county, and in December, 1831, assisted in the organization of the society in this place, and soon after was elected a ruling elder, which office he held at the time of his death.      Mr. Taylor was the father of five children, four of whom are living.  Patterson makes his home in Missouri, Charlotte, wife of Milton Gray, and Minerva, wife of J. S. Patterson, reside in Findley, and Milton is in business in Toledo, Ohio. Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881  - Page 313

ISAAC THOMPSON.  Was the second of ten children of David Thompson, a farmer, who came here from Stark county.  Isaac was born in Marlboro township, in that county, Feb. 25th, 1828, and when about five years of age, was brought to this township by his father's family.  This family was the second to locate here.      Young Thompson commenced life in the woods, and all the ups and downs of a frontier residence.  He has always followed the independent occupation of a farmer, and now owns a very valuable farm of two hundred and eight acre, well improved and very productive.      Mr. Thompson has a fair common school education, although his entire attendance at school, was only about fifteen months, and that after he was fifteen yeas of age.  He is a man of good natural ability, good business tact and safe counselor, and his advice and assistance in business matters, is sought after by his neighbors, with whom he stands high.      In October, 1850, he married Louisa McKinley, by whom he had six children, all living.  Mr. Thompson is a member of the Disciples Church, and has been for about fifteen years.  His Christian life has conformed to his profession.  He is very punctilious in all his business transactions.  Honest, conscientious and faithful in the discharge of all his duties.  First in his convictions of right, not easily turned aside from what he deems to be right.      Mr. Thompson has resided in this township continuously since he first came here in 1833, and has never been absent from it more than a month at a time.  He has been present at every election held in the township, the first of which were held at his father's house.  Such is the confidence reposed by him by his neighbors, that he has been called up to fill almost all the offices in his township.  On his father's side, his ancestors were of the old Puritan stock, and on his mothers side, they were from Ireland. Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881  - Page 417

Portage Twp. - JOHN THOMPSON, after a residence of many years in the township, got the western fever, which took him off, and I believe he is not now living.  He was a most excellent man, and respected by his neighbors for his intelligence and his honesty. Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881  - Page 431

Pleasant Twp. - BENJAMIN TODD came from Franklin County, O., and settled on the present site of the village of McComb.  He was the first Justice of the Peace in the township, having helped to organize the township, and has held various offices since, discharging the duties of all with honesty and fidelity.  He was also a member of the first church organization in the township, and has ever since led a consistent Christian life, and now, at the age of ninety years, and having raised a large and respectable family of children, he resides in the village of McComb, surrounded by the triumph of himself and compeers, over nature, loved and respected by all who know him, almost the last of the hardy pioneers of this part of the county. Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881  - Page 422

Jackson Twp. - GEORGE TREECE was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Jan. 9th, 1827, and in November of the same year came to this county, his father's family locating in this township.      Mr. Treece is one of the largest farmers and land owners in the township.  He has always followed the occupation of a farmer, and by his industry and intelligence, has made it a success, and he in now the owner of many of the best cultivated acres in the township. Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - 1881  - Page 378