HENRY SCHINDEWOLF, one of the most enterprising and public-spirited citizens of Ada, Ohio, has been in business here during the past twenty years and over.  In 1889 he assisted in organizing the Ada Building and Loan Association, and is now one of the Directors of the same.  Besides this, he is a stockholder in the Ada Bank.  He owns much valuable property, besides a beautiful home in the village, and lends his aid to whatever tends to promote the good of the community in which he has so long resided.
     The father of our subject was a farmer and hotel keeper in his native land, Prussia.  He died when Henry was but seven years of age, and therefore he has little recollection of a father's protection and care.  The mother was Julia Ries before her marriage.  Her brother, Philip Henry, served in the capacity of Mayor of a city in his native land, as did also his father before him.  The good lady departed this life in 1885, at the ripe old age of eighty years.
     Our subject is one of five sons, and he also had three sisters.  Philip is a farmer in the vicinity of Kenton; William, who served in the Civil War, is a leading business man of Kenton, and Treasurer-elect of Hardin County; George remained in Prussia, and is operating the old home place.  He fought in twenty-one battles during the Prussian and French War in the early 70's.  The sisters have all been called to the silent land.
     Henry Schindewolf was born in Prussia, Jan. 18, 183, and grew up in his native place.  Until he was fourteen years old he attended the excellent schools common to the Fatherland.  When he had arrived at a suitable age he began learning the tailor's trade, at which he served an apprenticeship of three years, furnishing his own clothes and paying the sum of $50 besides.  Then until 1866 he was employed as a journeyman in his birthplace.  In the year just mentioned he sailed for America, and soon located in Kenton.  Later he went to Cincinnati, in which city he was employed until he concluded to cast in his lot with the inhabitants of Ada.  Since 1869 he has been in business here, meeting with good success, and four years after opening a store he added readymade clothing, hats and gentlemen's furnishing goods.
     In 1874 our subject was married to Margaret Sleiner, of Kenton.  Their union has been blessed with four children.  The only son, Karl, died when three and a half years old; Helena is a graduate of the union schools; and Florence and Edna are attending school.  The family are regularly to be seen in their places at the Lutheran Church, to which our subject belongs.   In his political belief he is independent, through the Republican party comes the nearest to meeting his views, and thus usually receives his support.
†Source:  Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 560

JOHN SCHWEMMER is a thrifty German-American citizen of Cessna Township, Hardin County.  He has cleared and made valuable improvements on the homestead, and deserves great credit for the manly, courageous way in which, as a stranger in a strange land, he surmounted all the difficulties in his pathway and was undaunted by failure.  His farm was a tract of unimproved timber when he became its owner, and bore little resemblance to its present condition.  This place comprises one hundred and five acres, well equipped with substantial buildings, fences, etc.
     Our subject is one of five children born to George and Christine Schwemmer, the date of his birth being Mar. 22, 1820.  He was reared in a village in Bavaria, and left home in 1845 to seek a fortune in the United States.  After his arrival here he found employment in New York State for the first six months.  He later went to Michigan, where he worked during the next three years, but i 1849 was infected by the gold fever and that spring started overland by team.  Reaching St. Joseph, Mo., he bought four yoke of oxen and continued his journey across the plains.  The trip consumed about five months and was replete with interesting incidents.  He at once began prospecting near Sacramento, and succeeded very well financially.  On his return trip he took the ocean route and located in Cincinnati, where he made his home about one year.  Subsequently he settled in Butler County, Ohio, from which place he emigrated to this section.
     In 1854 Mr. Schwemmer married Mary E. Wedertz, who was a faithful companion and helpmate to him along the journey of life.  She was summoned by death in 1874, and her place has never been filled.  Of their union eight children were born, as follows:  Mary E., wife of Michael Bush; Minnie, wife of George Hantze; Oscar W., John N., George, Charles E., Andrew J. and Callie.
     In questions relating to politics Mr. Schwemmer is an unswerving Republican.  Personally, he is esteemed by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.
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PAUL K. SIEG, who was a worthy citizen of Taylor Creek Township, Hardin County, was summoned to his last reward Nov. 26, 1884, after a life of activity and usefulness.  Frequently his neighbors honored him with positions of trust, such as Township Treasurer, Constable, School Director, etc., and he was always faithful to their best interests.  In his death the community suffered a severe loss, and his numerous friends still hold his memory in the highest respect and love.
     Jacob, father of the above gentleman, was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born May 29, 1784.  His wife, Lydia, was born in the Keystone Sate, Jan. 8, 1793, being the date of the event.  Their seven children, who have all passed from earth, were as follows:  Maria, born May 14, 1811; Susan F., Feb. 8, 1813; John H., May 8, 1815; Paul K., June 5, 1818; Eva E., Jan. 24, 1821; Lovenia K.; and Jane, Sept. 24, 1827.  The father died Jan. 5, 1855, and the mother Jan. 15, 1873, and both were buried in the Seig Cemetery.
     With his parents Paul Sieg came to Ohio in 1828, locating in Logan County, near West Liberty, where they cultivated rented land until 1839.  They had previously bought land in this section, in 1834, and two years later placed a log cabin on the farm, which was totally unimproved before that.  After enduring the many privations and discomforts of pioneer life, they cleared a small tract, set out an orchard, and proceeded to develop the farm in a systematic manner.  When his father died Paul Sieg continued to carry on the old homestead for a few years, and then bought fifty acres of partly improved land, on which he set up in business for himself.   He made a success of general farming and stock-raising, and became well-to-do in the course of time.
     Mar. 27, 1859, Paul Sieg wedded Margaret Evans in Buck Township.  The lady was born Feb. 24, 1839, and is a daughter of David and Lavina Evans, the former of whom was born June 20, 1813, in Wales, and the latter Sept. 13, 1816, in Union County, Ohio.  The father died Nov. 12, 1884, and the mother Nov. 23, 1891.  Mrs. Sieg is one of the following children, namely:  Elizabeth, Mrs. James Baily, of Pleasant Township; Margaret, Mrs. Sieg; Bethena, wife of Ira Richards, of Silver Creek; Mary, wife of Thomas McElres; Thomas P., of Buck Township, whose wife was formerly Laura Tyler; Nancy, Mrs. Edward Moy, of this township; Phoebe, now Mrs. Charles White, living in Allen County; William H., who married Mattie Wise, and is a resident of this section; Magdalene, wife of J. B. Jackson, of McDonald Township; John; William H.; Maria, deceased; and two who died in infancy.
     Nine children came to grace the marriage of our subject and wife.  Henry, born June 30, 1860, wedded Laura Schoonover, and is a farmer of this township; Robert E., born June 29, 1862, married Nettie Ewing, and resides in Union County; Lavina, born Feb. 20, 1864, is the wife of W. L. Cook, of Buck Township; Jacob, born Oct. 31, 1866, married Mary Lowry, and lives in Taylor Creek Township; David, born Mar. 3, 1869, married Nellie Reims, and lives in Hale Township; Mary was born Apr. 27, 1872; Paul K., was born Dec. 8, 1874, is at home, as are also John, born Aug. 19, 1877, and Darius M., born Mar. 22, 1884.
     A bright and intelligent man, Mr. Sieg became well informed on general and practical subjects, though he did not have such advantages as are now the privilege of nearly every child in this country to enjoy.  By making the best of his opportunities, however, he at last became sufficiently versed in the common branches to pass an examination and was granted a certificate to teach, which he did for several terms successfully.  He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church in this township, and took an active part in all worthy enterprises.  On political questions he was ever on the side of the Republican party.
†Source:  Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 247
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GEORGE W. SIMPSON.  No better representative of honest, upright manhood can be found than the above-named gentleman, who is the efficient and obliging agent of the Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad Company at Kenton.  He is a native of this state, and was born at Belle Center, Apr. 6, 1864, to Wilson W. and Mary E. (Jeffers) Simpson.  His father and mother were natives of Pennsylvania, the former becoming one of the early settlers of Logan County, Ohio.  He served as a Union soldier in the Civil War, and his death, which occurred soon afterward, was the result of a disease contracted while in the service.  His wife departed this life at Belle Center, in 1882.  They were the parents of two sons, of whom George W. was the younger.  J. L. is a resident of this city, and is connected at present with the Champion Iron Works.
     Our subject is a well educated gentleman, and was graduated when nineteen years of age from the high school at Belle Center.  After completing his studies he obtained a position with the Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railroad Company as their agent at Belle Center.  Like many of the young men at that time, he had the western fever, and, going to Texas, Colorado and Montana, was engaged in railroading for five years.  Returning to the Buckeye State at the expiration of that time, he accepted a position as agent for the Cincinnati, Sandusky  & Cleveland railroad Company, now the Big Four, at Kenton.  When that division was consolidated with the Big Four he resigned his position, and, going to Springfield, was employed by the same company as ticket agent.  In 1893, however, he came to Kenton as agent for the company by whom he is employed at the present time.  He is ably filling the position, as his general fitness for the office and his agreeable and pleasant manners make him a favorite among the residents of this city.
     Mr. Simpson was married, Mar. 19, 1895, to Miss Maud E., daughter of Capt. C. B. Gibson, an old and well known resident of Kenton.  In politics our subject is a true blue Republican, and socially is a Mason of high standing.
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ISAAC SLAGLE.  Farming and stock-raising have formed the principal occupation of this gentleman, and the energetic manner in which he has taken advantage of every method tending toward the advanced value of his property has contributed materially to his success in life.  In addition to raising the various cereals, he has a large number of cattle, sheep and hogs on his place, and is considered an authority on the subject of stock-raising.  His farm is located on sections 12 and 13, Pleasant Township, and is justly counted among the best estates in the county.
     In Eagle Township, Ross County, Ohio, the subject of this sketch was born Jan. 11, 1850.  He is the son of Francis B. and Nancy (Comer) Slagle, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina, of whom mention is made upon another page.  When about three years of age he was brought by his parents to Hardin County, and here he grew to manhood, spending his summers in farm work and the winter months in attendance at the Greenwood School, one-half mile south.  After arriving at his majority he began to farm his father's place upon shares, continuing thus engaged for three years.
     Establishing domestic ties, Mr. Slagle afterward engaged in cultivating a quarter of section 12, belonging to his father.  The latter in 1870 presented him with a forty-acre tract, to which, by purchase, he added a similar amount, and later bought the remaining eighty of the southwest quarter of section 12.  In April, 1892, he purchased forty acres of the Comer homestead, which adjoined his property on section 12.  This property, through his energetic, capable efforts, has been brought under a high state of cultivation, and contains all the improvements of a model estate.
     In Pleasant Township, Aug. 20, 1874, Mr. Slagle was united in marriage with Miss Maria Charlton, whose birth occurred in this township, Apr. 27, 1854.  For her ancestral history the reader is referred to the biography of Henry Charlton, presented elsewhere in this volume.  Mrs. Slagle received excellent educational advantages in her girlhood, and attended the Liberty district school until about eighteen.  Under the wise training of her mother she was fitted for the supervision of a home of her own, and was prepared to fill a position of usefulness in society.  Four children have blessed her marriage, of whom the eldest, Ida and Eva, are twins.  The former resides with her parents; the latter was married, Mar. 29, 1894, to Charles Gay, a farmer residing in this locality.  The other children are Elmira and Burley, the latter a student in the Greenwood School.
     In their religious connections Mr. and Mrs. Slagle are devoted members of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, with which their children are also identified, and in which he has rendered faithful service as Class-leader.  His convictions throughout life have always been on the side of the protection of home industry, and in consequence we find him favoring Republican principles.  However, being a man of strong temperance sentiments, and believing the whiskey traffic the greatest curse of our country, he has at times voted the Prohibition ticket, and in principle always favors that cause.
†Source:  Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 135

THOMAS SLOAN.  On the 29th of July 1880, there passed from earth a gentleman who for years had been closely connected with the history of Taylor Creek Township, Hardin County, and whose life was a clear and blotless page of noble deeds nobly done.  He it is whose name introduces these paragraphs, and whose history we thus briefly record for posterity.  His life from boyhood years was passed in this county, and he had a large circle of friends among the people here.
     A native of Ireland, Thomas Sloan was born in June, 1820, and there the first fourteen years of his life were uneventfully passed.  In 1834, in company with his parents and the other embers of the family, he took passage in a sailing-vessel, and after a voyage of seven weeks, during which time severe storms were encountered,  He landed in Philadelphia, where he remained with relatives for six weeks.  Thence he proceeded with his parents to Beaver County, Pa., and two months later came to Ohio, journeying with team and covered wagon to Taylor Creek Township, Hardin County.
     Arriving at his destination, the father of our subject bought one hundred and thirty-two acres, for which eh paid $2 per acre, and the larger portion of which was heavily timbered.   Upon the farm stood a cabin, 16x18 feet in dimensions, and into this primitive structure the family at once moved.  Eight years later a new house was erected, 18x24, and in it the father continued to reside until his death.  Being industrious and persevering, he succeeded in clearing about one hundred acres, and his farm became one of the most valuable in the county.
    John and Sarah (McClellen) Sloan, parents of our subject, were natives of Ireland, and their family consisted of the following children, namely:  William, Joseph, Samuel, John, James, Thomas, David, Robert, Fannie, Margaret and Eliza.  March 22, 1853, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Sloan, a native of Ireland, and to their union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living.  John J., the eldest, was born Mar. 23, 1854, and married May Walters Oct. 14, 1880; Eliza Ann, who was born Aug. 23, 1856, married E. A. Silwright Oct. 4, 1893; Robert S., whose birth occurred Aug. 13, 1857, married Della Rogers Feb. 10, 1886; Letecia E., who was born Aug. 29, 1859, became the wife of Charles Wharton June 21, 1887; Sarah was born Aug. 29, 1859; William M. was born on the 15th of March, 1862, and married Anna M. Cheppell Sept. 5, 1894; Thomas H. was born Sept. 8, 1866; Emily J., June 30, 1868; David, born Mar. 24, 1871, died June 28, 1886; Margaret I., born Oct. 17, 1873, and George J., Dec. 12, 1875, complete the family circle.
     From the time of making settlement in Hardin County, the Sloan family has been closely connected with the progress of this section, and its members have uniformly been honorable, able, energetic and upright.  Our subject spent much of his life in Taylor Creek Township, and such were his honesty and kindness of heart, that he numbered many friends among his fellow-citizens.  He was a sincere Christian and held membership in the United Presbyterian Church.  He was attached to the doctrines of the Republican party, and earnestly advocated its interests with his voice and vote.
†Source:  Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 126

ARNEST F. SMITH.  Numbered among the enterprising citizens and popular officials of Kenton stands Mr. Smith, who fills the responsible position of City Clerk.  In addition to his duties in that capacity, he is also serving as Township Clerk.  Active and energetic in public affairs, he has always supported the principles of the Democratic party, and upon that ticket was elected to his present offices.  His course in life has been such as to commend him to the confidence of his associates, and he is now numbered as one of the representative citizens of Kenton.
     In Washington Township, Hardin County, Ohio, the subject of this biographical notice was born Aug. 15, 1860.  His father, Charles F., a native of Germany, emigrated from that country to America, and first settled in Sandusky, Ohio, removing thence to Hardin County.  By trade he is a cabinet-maker and carpenter, but for some years his health has been so poor as to preclude active work in any occupation, and he is living quietly and in retirement from business in the city of Kenton.  During the Civil War he enlisted in the defense of the Union, becoming a member of Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Ohio Infantry, and serving in the ranks until the expiration of his term of enlistment.  While in active service he lost his hearing, which he has never recovered.
     The family of Charles F. and Catherine (Ebert) Smith consisted of four sons and two daughters, concerning whom we note the following: John C. is foreman in the manufacturing shops of John Callam in Kenton; George W., a mechanic, resides in Mobile, Ala.; Charles H., also a mechanic, is in the employ of John Callam; Caroline is the wife of W. H. Ecles, who is Deputy County Surveyor of Hardin County; and Ella D. is with her parents.  When the family came to Kenton, Arnest F. was a child of six years, and the rudiments of his education were gained in the common schools of this place.  The information there gained was supplemented by a course of study in the Ohio Normal University at Ada, and as he has since continued his reading he is a well informed man.
     Upon leaving school Mr. Smith learned telegraphy, which, however, he followed but a short time.  Later he was engaged in operating a cigar factory in Kenton.  His official career began in 1887, when he was elected City Clerk, and he has held that position ever since.  In 1889 he was chosen Township Clerk upon the Democratic ticket.  He is recognized as one of the leaders of his party in this locality, and has done much to secure the election of its candidates and the triumph of its principles.
     The marriage of Mr. Smith, which took place in 1887, united him with Miss Laura Kanel, of Kenton, daughter of John Kanel.  Her mother’s maiden name was Dritzler.  Mrs. Smith has spent her entire life in this city, where she is popular in social circles and a welcomed guest in the best homes of the place.  In religious belief she is identified with the German Reformed Church, and Mr. Smith is a contributor to the same, though not a member of any denomination.  Their family consists of three sons and two daughters, named as follows: Carl W., Viola Winfred, Wanda A., Ivan V. and an infant son unnamed.

†Source:  Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 552

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HOMER P. STEVENSON, of Taylor Creek Township, Hardin County, is a typical old pioneer.  In June, 1842, he bought eighty acres of the farm where he is now living, the following fall put up a log-cabin 16x18 feet in dimensions, with one window and two doors, and in the following spring moved into this humble abode, which was his home until 1862.  The land was covered with timber, and as he had no teams he labored under a great disadvantage.  For several years he had to work very hard, and in order to obtain a small horse he had to make six thousand rails.  Once when he had a payment for $20 to make on his land, money being very scarce, he obtained the necessary amount by killing fourteen deer in nine days, and all but five of these he shot in a three-days hunt.  Later he bought forty acres of additional land, and subsequently thirty acres more, his place now comprising one hundred and forty-five acres of desirable land.  He has lived retired since 1876, since which time his son has managed the farm.
     The birth of our subject occurred in Greene County, Ohio, near Springfield, May 31, 1816.  His parents, William and Margaret (Hillis) Stevenson, natives of Virginia, came to Ohio in 1800.  Settling in Greene County, they bought one hundred acres of wild land, put up a log cabin, and started to clear away the timber.  The father died on this place, Dec. 20, 1826, and his wife followed him to the silent land in 1848.  They were both faithful members of the Presbyterian Church.  For several years William Stevenson served as Township Assessor and as Justice of the Peace.  Of his five children, our subject is now the only survivor.  The others were: Rachel, Mrs. Turner Whitcomb; David, who married Nancy Brown; James; and Preston, who wedded Sarah Scott.
     When he was but ten years of age the father of H. P. Stevenson died, and he continued to live with his mother for seven years, working at various occupations in the mean time.  when he was twenty-four years of age his brother employed him in a sawmill on Silver Creek, and in this capacity he remained some six years.  He then managed the farm of Mrs. Bailey, a widow, for two years, and later invested his earnings in a place of his own, this property being the farm on which he has since dwelt.  He is now the oldest settler in Taylor Creek Township, and is known far and near.  He started out as a poor boy and achieved success, of which he may well be proud, and although he received but little schooling, is mainly self-educated.  His first vote was cast for General Harrison, and since the formation of the Republican party he has been one of its stalwart adherents.  Few men can boast of serving in the capacity of Justice of the Peace for a period of forty years, but such is true of our subject, as he was elected in April, 1852,and served until 1892.  In 1846 he was made Township Assessor, being the first one elected to that office, in which capacity he served for three terms, and he has also been Trustee for one year.  He helped to organize the schools, was a Director for several years, and did his share toward laying out the roads, making bridges, etc.
     Nov. 26, 1840, in this township, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Stevenson and Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel and Nancy (Hill) Hollinger.  The latter were natives of Virginia, and early settlers of Ohio.  Mrs. Stevenson is the only survivor of six children, and was born May 25, 1822, in Champaign County, Ohio.  By her marriage she became the mother of nine children.  Bartley E., born Jan. 4, 1842, was killed in the battle of Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864, while a member of Company D, Thirty-fourth Ohio Regiment.  Lewis M., born July 24, 1844, married Caroline Ranney, by whom he had nine children, four of whom are yet living, and makes his home near Bellefontaine.  Rachel, born Nov. 11, 1846, married Leander King, of Kenton, and has four children.  Preston W., born Sept. 6, 1849, died at the age of two years.  Lizzie, Mrs. A. S. Ranney, of Kenton, was born Aug. 9, 1852.  Perry, whose birth occurred May 26, 1855, married Amy Hinkle, who died Nov. 21, 1892.  David, born Jan. 25, 1858, married Sarah Baily, by whom he has two children, and is now a resident of this township.  James B., who died at the age of four years, was born Jan. 11, 1861; and Maggie, the youngest, and the wife of Otis Hopkins, of this township, was born Apr. 11, 1865.  Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson hold membership in the Presbyterian Church.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 385

WILLIAM W. STEVENSON, a successful and efficient agriculturist, residing on section 2, Pleasant Township, Hardin County, on the banks of the Scioto River, was born in Buck Township, three miles south of Kenton, May 1, 1863.  His father, Silas, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1823, being the eldest of twelve children born to the union of James B. and Unity (New) Stevenson, natives of Virginia, the former born Nov. 14, 1799, and the latter Nov. 1, 1807.  The other children of the family were Robert, James L., William, John W., Ephraim, Charles Anthony, David H., Sarah J., Harriet, Louisa and Maggie.
     When a mere lade James B. Stevenson accompanied his parents to what is now Logan County.  Three weeks after settling there his father died, and the widowed mother was left with eight children dependent upon her for support.  James began work for an uncle in Clark County, remaining with him until twenty years of age, when he settled in the northern part of Logan County and endured all the hardships incident to settlement in a frontier district.  In 1834 he came to Hardin County and bought one hundred and twenty five acres of timbered land, which he cleared and improved, and upon which he remained until his death, Jan. 6, 1865, aged sixty-six.  His wife passed away Mar. 10, 1864.
     May 24, 1849, Silas Stevenson was married, in Orleans County, N. Y., to Ruby Tyler, who was born Oct. 27, 1827, being a daughter of John H. and Selina (Gilbert) Tyler.  They became the parents of nine children, concerning whom we note the following: H. J. B., who was born Nov. 15, 1850, is a farmer of Buck Township; he is married and has four children.  Charles A., whose birth occurred in 1853, married Arrie Newcomb, and lives upon a farm in Buck Township.  Salina, born June 21, 1857, is the wife of W. D. Woodard, of Ada Township.  Horace A. was born July 12, 1860, and is engaged in farm pursuits in Liberty township.  William W., the subject of this sketch, is the fifth member of the family circle.  Laura E. was born June 5, 1865.  John R., who was born Aug. 14, 1867, lives in Buck Township; by his marriage with Rue Eischler he has two children.  Margaret B., born Aug. 19, 1869, is the wife of A. M. Sponsler, a farmer of Paulding County, Ohio.  Frank B., the youngest, was born Dec. 21, 1872.
     For four years Silas Stevenson made his home upon a farm in Orleans County, N. Y., after which in 1854, he came to Ohio and bought eighty-three acres of heavily timbered land.  He is now the owner of two hundred and sixty-three acres, of which one hundred and ninety-three acres have been cleared.  Politically he is a Republican.  He aided in the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Kenton in 1844, and has since been a member of that congregation.
     The subject of this sketch was born in a cabin in the same yard where his father's commodious brick residence now stands.  After attending the common schools of this locality for some years, he entered the State Normal University at Ada, where he spent the winter of 1882-83.  After his marriage, June 18, 1885, he cultivated a rented farm for one year, and then purchased property in Goshen Township, where he remained for two years.  Later he bought eighty-one and one-half acres, constituting his present homestead, and here he has since resided.  For five years he conducted a large dairy business, and now devotes considerable attention to stock-raising, making a specialty of Poland-China hogs and Jersey cattle.
     The wife of our subject bore the maiden name of Princess Lee, and was born in Marion County, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1864.  Her paternal grandfather, Parker Lee, was a native of Pennsylvania.  Her parents, Lewis and Susan (Morrison) Lee, were born in Marion and Muskingum Counties, respectively, the birth of the latter occurring May 4, 1846.  After the death of Mr. Lee his widow was married to E. H. Allen, of Buck Township.  The two children of our subject and his wife are Earl, born Aug. 16, 1886; and Emery, Aug. 20, 1889.  In politics Mr. Stevenson is a stanch Republican, true at all times to the principles of his chosen party.  Socially he is connected with Amacitia Lodge No. 79, I. O. O. F., and Scioto Encampment No. 179.  With his wife he holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Kenton.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 192

Source: Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 549

LUTHER M. STRONG, M. C., was born near Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio, June 23, 1838.  He is a son of Jesse and Sarah (Myers) Strong, both natives of Frederick County, Md.  His father came to Ohio first in 1814, but returned after a time to his native state, where, in 1827, he was married to Miss Sarah A. Myers.  In 1830 he emigrated to Ohio and settled in the then forest of Seneca County, where he remained until his death, in 1876.
     The subject of this sketch spent his youth upon his father's farm, depending upon the common schools and an academy for his education.  At the age of nineteen he became a teacher during the winter months and a student at the academy during the spring and fall terms.  At the breaking out of the Rebellion he left his school and raised Company G, of the Forth-ninth Ohio Infantry, of which he became Captain.  About the 1st of September, 1861, the regiment proceeded to Kentucky, and was among the first to report for duty in that state.  This regiment, with a few other troops, became the nucleus of what was afterward the Army of the Cumberland.  Captain Strong remained constantly at the front with his command during all the trying scenes through which that army passed, participating in the battles of Shiloh, Lawrenceburg, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge.  At the battle of Chickamauga he was for a time in command of his regiment, and received special mention by his brigade and division commanders for coolness and gallantry.  At the battle of Missionary Ridge he was among the first to reach the summit, and was promoted to be Major, in which capacity he took part in all the battles and almost continual skirmishes of the Atlanta Campaign among which were the battles of Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Picket's Mills, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta and Jonesborough.  Soon after the fall of Atlanta he was commissioned Lieutenant-Colonel and became the senior officer and commander of his regiment.  In that capacity he took part in the Hood campaign, participating in the battles of Columbia, Franklin and Nashville.  At the bloody charge of Picket's Mills, May 27, 1864, Major Strong was shot in the right shoulder while leading his men, and when within a few feet of the enemy's breastworks.  Again, while leading his regiment in a charge on the second day of the battle of Nashville, Dec. 16, 1864, Colonel Strong was severely wounded in the left arm by a musket ball, which cut off the bones of the forearm.  This was the last charge the regiment ever made, and practically the final engagement of the Army of the Cumberland.  This ended Colonel Strong's military career, which was one of loyalty, gallantry and well merited promotions.  With one exception, there was not an engagement in which his regiment participated during the entire war in which he did not take part.
     After the close of the war Colonel Strong commenced the study of law in the office of Lee & Brewer, at Tiffin, Ohio.  On the 3d of January, 1867, he was admitted to the Bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio, and at once located at Kenton, where he has continued in successful practice of his profession.  For years he has been recognized as a sound, able and painstaking lawyer, and has won an honorable place among the distinguished lawyers of Ohio.  The connection of Colonel Strong with public affairs has been a most honorable one.  In politics he has ever been a Republican, faithful, earnest and diligent in his support of his party.
     Colonel Strong's public career may be said to have begun in the fall of 1879, when he was elected to the State Senate.  Two years later he was re-elected, serving four years in that capacity.  In 1883 he was appointed by the Governor to the position of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas to fill a vacancy.  In Nov., 1892, he was elected to represent the Eighth Congressional District in the Congress of the United States, and the appreciation in which his services were held was proven by his re-nomination by acclamation and his re-election by a greatly increased majority.  As a legislator, his acts are marked by great prudence, and a due regard for the will of his constituents.  His devotion to principle, his careful discrimination of men and measures, and his intellectual ability have secured him recognition among the able statesmen of our country.  He is a concise, logical reasoner, and when in the practice of his profession the facts and the law governing his cases are always well in hand.  In his character he combines those qualities of intellect and heart which render him deservedly popular and secure to him the warm friendship of all who know him.    
†Source:  Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 117

WILLIAM STUCK.  Prominent among the capable and efficient agriculturists of Hardin County stands Mr. Stuck, who follows farming pursuits on section 17, Roundhead Township.  He was born in Crawford County, this stae, near Bucyrus, Oct. 17, 1840, and is the son of William and Lydia (Kester) Stuck, natives of Pennsylvania, whence they came to the Buckeye State in 1833, locating at once in Whitestone Township, Crawford County, with whose interests they became prominently identified in the  years which followed.  The father was a blacksmith by trade, and on first coming here worked at this business at Bucyrus, or until his land began to yield to him an income.
     Our subject had six brothers and sisters, two of whom are now decreased.  Julia Ann married Samuel Slegle, and lived in Ft. Wayne, Ind., where her husband was engineer on the railroad, until meeting with an accident which resulted in his death; his wife died in 1892.  Margaret married David Bair, and they occupied a good farm near Bucyrus until her death, in March, 1894.  Franklin M. took to wife Julia Kramer, and they live in this locality on property of their own.  Samuel married Caroline Andrews, and is an agriculturist in South Dakota.  Eliza is now Mrs. George Bair, and lives near Bucyrus, and her husband was a farmer and well-digger; he died by accident in 1880.  Solomon and Hannah Snyder, and is residing near Ft. Wayne, Ind.
     The original of this sketch was united in marriage, Dec. 8, 1864, with Miss Margaret Scott, who was born in Dec. 1840, in Knox County, near Mt. Vernon, and is the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Scott, natives of Virginia.  The children born of their union are nine in number.  Clarence married Floe McGraff, and is engaged in teaching school at Silver Creek; Edward married Eunce Dunlap and is engaged in farming in this locality.  The others are all at home, and are named, respectively, Mellie, Henry, Clara, William, Thomas and Carol.  The one who is deceased passed away in infancy.
     Our subject had just attained his majority the year in which the Civil War broke out, and October 31, of that year he enlisted as a member of Company K, Sixty-fourth Ohio Infantry, being Company K, Sixty-fourth Ohio Infantry, being mustered into service at Mansfield.  His regiment was at once sent to Louisville, Ky., by train and boat, and the first battle in which it participated was fought at Shiloh.  This was followed by the engagements at Corinth, Iuka, Stevenson, Ala., and others of importance.  The Sixty-fourth was later ordered back to Louisville, and on the way occurred many skirmishes.  Mr. Stuck was taken prisoner near Nashville, Tenn., and when released was discharged and returned to Bucyrus, where he made his home for several years.  In 1877 he came to Hardin County, locating at once n Roundhead Township, which section has been the scene of his operations ever since.  He has always given his attention to mixed husbandry and has on his place several head of good stock, including horses, cattle and hogs.
     Mr. Stuck, who is a stanch Democrat in politics, was elected President of the Township Board of Trustees by his party, and has also filled the offices of Supervisor and School Director.  He is public-spirited and takes a deep interest in the welfare and improvement of his home locality, being foremost in every enterprise which will in any way benefit the community in which he lives.
†Source:  Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 165