Source:
Twentieth Century History
of
Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio
and Representative Citizens.
By J. A. Kemmell, M. D.
"History is Philosophy Teaching by Example"
Published by
Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co.
F. J. Richmond, Pres.        C. R. Arnold, Sec'y and Treas.
Chicago, ILL
1910.

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	LEMUEL C. ILER, a well known citizen of Marion Township, Hancock County, O., owning a valuable farm of 120 acres, situated in Section 28, devotes it largely to dairy purposes.  Mr. Iler was born on this farm, Sept. 19, 1872, and has practically spent all his life here.  His parents were Jackson and Abigail T. (Hallowell) Iler.      JACKSON ILER was also born on this farm, a son of Jacob and Mary (McClain) Iler, the former of whom was born in Pickaway County.  Jacob Iler, father of Jacob, was the one who entered the land and it has never been out of the family name.  Both Jacob Iler and his son Jacob died in the log cabin that was first built when the forest covered all this land.  To Grandfather Jacob Iler, the following children were born:  Jackson, Jacob, Mary Ann, Susan, Catherine, Louisa and Lewis.  Jacob Iler was also born in the old log house and his life was spent in the cultivation and improvement of this farm.  He married Abigail T. Hallowell, a daughter of Charles and Mary Hallowell.  His death occurred of paralysis when aged sixty-two years.  They had two children: Lemuel Conrad and an infant.      Lemuel C. Iler was educated in the district schools and at Findlay College, and then taught school for twelve yeas very successfully and during that time made many friends who have continued such to the present day.  At the death of his father he came into possession of the farm which is now known as Brookdale, and since 1908 he has been in the dairy business, on a moderate scale and operates a milk route to Findlay.      On June 17, 1896, Mr. Iler was married to Miss Frances H. Roth, a daughter of Adam and Margaret (Rowe) Roth, and they have four children: Homer, Fred, Harry and Frank.  Mr. and Mrs. Iler are members of the United Brethren church, of which he is a trustee and for seven years he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school.  In politics he is a Republican and for four years has been township clerk.  He is identified with the Odd Fellows and the Foresters, both at Findlay. Source: Twentieth Century History of Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio - Published by Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - Ill. - 1910 - Page 465
	PETER INEBNIT is a well known resident of Blanchard Township, who lives in Section 11, on a valuable farm of ninety-four acres.  He was born in the old log house built on this place by his father, Feb. 24, 1849.  His parents were Uhlrich and Madalena (Wise) Inebnit.      Uhlrich Inebnit was born and reared in Switzerland and was there married.  In 1844, when he was thirty-eight years of age, he came to America and after reaching Hancock County, O., bought forty acres of wild land in Blanchard Township, this being the original homestead.  He cleared his farm, but subsequently worked at his trade of tailor whenever he had the opportunity.  With the Inebnits the Wises came also to Hancock County, settling in Blanchard Township on an adjoining farm, Uhlrich Inebnit died in 1866, his widow surviving him until 1890.  They were the parents of nine children, four of whom were born in Switzerland.  The family record is as follows:  Elizabeth, now deceased, was the wife of Frederick Wise; Magdalene, who is the widow of James H. McClintock; Uhlrich; Anna, who is the widow of Samuel Behular; John, who is now deceased; Peter; Mary J., who is the wife of William Madouse; Christian D.; and one other that died in infancy.      Peter Inebnit has but meagre educational advantages, as he was obliged to begin the battle of life when but a boy.  Brought up on the farm, he acquired a store of practical knowledge pertaining to agricultural affairs, of which he has since made good use.  By purchase from the other heirs of his father's property he acquired their interests therein, becoming the sole owner, and he has devoted his land to general farming.  He has been quite successful and is numbered among the prosperous residents of his township.      Mr. Inebnit was married Apr. 25, 1872, to Miss Sophia Madouse a daughter of Frederick and Sophia (Hennings) Madouse. Her parents were married in Germany and on first coming to Ohio located at Fostoria.  Mr. Madouse remembered working many a day at splitting rails for fifty cents per hundred.  Later he bought the farm in Hancock County, O., on which his son William now lives.  The other surviving member of his family is Sophia, the wife of the subject of this sketch.  Mr. and Mrs Inebnit have had six children, namely: Mary E., who is the wife of W. B. Conine and resides in Portage Township, this county; John A., who married Maude Doty and resides in Findlay; George F.; Charles H., who died at the age of twenty-one years;  Harvey V., who manages the farm for his father; and Jessie O., who lives at home.  Mr. and Mrs. Inebnit are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.  They have three grandchildren - Clarence, Mabel, and Rachel Conine.  Mr. Inebnit and his sons are Republicans.  He has served as township supervisor and also on the school board.  He is one of the township's reliable and respected citizens. Source: Twentieth Century History of Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio - Published by Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - Ill. 1910 - Page 368
	MARTIN INSLEY, one of Portage Township's most respected citizens, resides on his valuable farm of 159 acres, which lies in Section 18 and is devoted to general farming and stock raising.  He was born on a farm in Seneca County, O., Sept. 18, 1841, and is a son of Zacharias and Esther (Sowards) Insley.  The father died at McComb, in 1891, and the mother in 1897.      Mr. Insley accompanied his father and family to Hancock County in 1870, the father purchasing 100 acres of the farm which now belongs to his son and continued to cultivate the land until he retired.  For forty years Martn Insley has resided in Portage Township with the exception of two years which he spent in Wood County.  He has always been engaged in farming and stock raising but has more or less turned his heavy responsibilities over to his son, Charles Insley, who capably continues his father's industries.      In 1873, Mr. Insley was married to Miss Jane Montgomery, a daughter of George W. Montgomery formerly a well known resident of the township and once postmaster at Portage Center.  Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Insley, as follows:  Ferdinand, who resides with his family in Portage Township; Charles, whose family includes twin sons, Blaine M. and Wayne A.; Nellie who married Wesley Clark, of Portage Township, and they have three children, Ralph, Glen and Esther Mary; Lettie, who is the wife of Homer Brandebury; Bert, who married Freda Langhorst; Wilbur, who married Carrie Gorrell; Ola and Nola, twins; and Esther.  Mr. Insley and family are members of the Portage Chapel Methodist Episcopal church, in which he is a trustee.  In politics he is a Republican.  At times he has served as a school director, the Archer school in District No. 3, being situated on his farm.  He has resided on this place since 1896, coming here from another farm in Portage Township, situated two miles southeast of his present property. Source: Twentieth Century History of Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio - Published by Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - Ill. 1910 - Page 458

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