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BIOGRAPHIES
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History of Hocking Valley, Ohio -
Published Chicago:
by Inter-State Publishing Co.
1883
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Perry Twp. -
PETER
KANE son of James and Elizabeth (Miller) Kane, was
born in Fairfield County, May 26, 1816. He was reared on a
farm and educated at the subscription schools. When
sixteen years old he worked as a gunsmith, which business he has
since followed in connection with farming, and by close
attention to these pursuits has accumulated a good property.
Apr. 9, 1846, he married Miss Mary, daughter of
Jacob and Elizabeth Pickle, old pioneers of the county.
By this union were eight children, seven still living
Elizabeth, Zimri, Oliver, Jacob, Solomon, Lavinia and
Abraham L. One died in infancy. He continued to
live on the old homestead after his marriage till 1849, when he
bought his farm where he now resides. His farm contains
332 acres of well-cultivated land. He and his wife have
been members of the Methodist church for over forty years.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 1020 |
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Salt Creek Twp. -
NELSON KARSHNER,
born in Perry Township, Hocking Co., Mar. 25, 1839, is a son of
John and Elizabeth (Spangler) Karshner. His mother
was a daughter of Samuel Karshner, who represented
Fairfield County, Ohio, in the Legislature and Senate twenty-one
years. Nov. 2, 1862, Mr. Karshner married Annie,
daughter of Jacob and Mary (Ebert) Hostler. They
had eight children, four sons and two daughters now living.
After his marriage Mr. Karshner settled on a portion of
his father's farm where he still resides. In 1878 he
bought 154 acres of fine land. He was elected Township
Treasurer in 1864 and has held the office by re-election till
the present time, this being his nineteenth year.
SOURCE:
History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published Chicago: by
Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 1102 |
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Salt Creek Twp. -
RUFUS KARSHNER, born
in Salt Creek Township, Hocking Co., Ohio, Dec. 22, 1823, is a
son of Elijah and Eliza (Halderman) Karshner His
father was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Hocking County with
his father in 1807, and died Feb. 26, 1879, aged seventy-nine
years. He reared eight out of nine children to be men and
women. At his death he left a fine property of 424 acres.
Rufus Karshner was married Sept. 10, 1858, to Delilah
Ebert, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Ebert.
They have nine children - Susan A., now Mrs. John
Drum; Diana, now Mrs. Charles Dent; Laura, now
Mrs. Charles Blanchard; Eliza, Jessie May, Franklin, Elijah,
Daisy and Bishop. Mr. Karshner lived with his
father two years after his marriage, and then bought the place
where he now lives. He has 133 acres of land which he has
brought under a good state of cultivation. He was elected
County Commissioner in 1879 and re-elected in 1882. He is
a member of the German Reform church. Politically he is a
Democrat.
SOURCE:
History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published Chicago: by
Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 1102 |
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Perry Twp. -
SAMUEL
KARSHNER, son of John and Elizabeth (Spangler)
Karshner, was born in Salt Creek Township, Feb. 4, 1843.
June 7, 1867, he married Susan Delong, daughter of
Isaac and Sarah (Haynes) Delong. They have seven
children - Ollie, Alda, Hattie, Ray, Pearl, Dora and
Edith. Mr. Karshner has a farm of 146 acres and
a fine brick dwelling. During the late war he was drafted,
but left home to avoid serving.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 1021 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
JACOB
KELLER, grocer, was born near Hesse Darmstadt, Germany,
Mar. 20, 1820. In his seventeenth year he came to the
United States with his parents, John and Elizabeth (Rozman)
Keller, locating on a farm near Logan. Feb. 12, 1841,
he married Sarah Hensel, of Hocking County, and settled
on a farm in Falls Township. In 1853 he sold his farm, and
in 1854 came to Logan and engaged in the grocery business.
In May, 1854, his wife died, leaving one child - Susannah,
now Mrs. Jacob Keller, of Lancaster. May 31, 1855,
he married Elizabeth Rauber, of Logan. They have
one child - Tena, wife of Charles Tergansmeyer, of
Hocking County. Mr. and Mrs. Keller are members of
the Lutheran church.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 964 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
LEWIS
F. KELLER, merchant, Postmaster and station agent at Webb
Summit, Hocking County, was born near Lancaster, Fairfield Co.,
Ohio, June 24, 1848. He was educated at Pleasantville,
Fairfield County, and enlisted in the late war, Company I,
Seventeenth Ohio Infantry, where he served nineteen months,
participating in fourteen battles during that time. The
most important of these were Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain,
Atlanta and Savannah. He spent three years and a half in
Illinois, and was married Oct. 22, 1872, to Mattie,
daughter of John C. Beery. They have one child -
Mary Forest. Mr. Keller kept a hotel in Bremen
from 1875 to 1878, and in the latter year came to Webb Summit,
where he succeeded Isaac Elder in the mercantile
business, which he has since carried on with good success.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 964 |
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Salt Creek Twp. -
WILLIAM KENNEDY, son
of John and Jane (Campbell) Kennedy, is a native of
Ireland, born Aug. 4, 1826. He came to America in 1846;
landed in New York, and remained there a year. Then went
to New Philadelphia where he lived till 1861. Aug. 19, of
that year he enlisted in Company I, Thirtieth Ohio Infantry, and
participated in many hard-fought battles, among them Frederick
City, South Mountain and Antietam. In the latter he was
wounded in the upper part of the left hip and sent to the
hospital, but on account of continued disability was discharged
in October, 1863. Oct. 4, 1864, he was sufficiently
recovered to again enter the service, which he did, serving till
the close of the war. Mr. Kennedy was married Feb.
7, 1852, to Elizabeth Robinson, a native of
Ireland, who came to America with her parents in 1833.
They are the parents of eleven children, seven now living -
John C., James R., Sarah E., Elma E., Charles E., Margaret A.
and Mary N. Mr. Kennedy has held several local
offices in the township, being at present Justice of the Peace.
He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the
Soldiers' Monumental Association of Pickaway County. He
has a fine farm of 280 acres, 120 being well cultivated, the
rest timber, with a two-story residence erected in1 876.
Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy are members of the Methodist
Episcopal church.
SOURCE:
History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published Chicago: by
Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 1102 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
WILLIAM P. KENNEDY, blacksmith at the Gore
coal mines of the Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company,
was born in Perry County, Ohio, May 8, 1832, a son of William
Kennedy, deceased, who was a native of Pennsylvania.
Our subject enlisted in the late war in Company C, Sixty-second
Ohio Infantry, and participated in many hard-fought battles;
among them were: Fort Wagner, Deep Bottom, Petersburg,
Richmond, Wilderness and Winchester. He was married in
December, 1855, to Margaret, daughter of Eli Spohn
(deceased). They were the parents of nine children, seven
of whom survive - Alice A., Josephus, Edward, Hannah, John,
Frank and Nelly Blanche. Mr. Kennedy is
a member of the I. O. O. F., and belongs to the Methodist
Episcopal church.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 964 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
JOSEPH NICHOLAS KESSLER, of the firm of
J. N. Kessler & Son, jewelers, and proprietor of the Tivola
saloon, was born in Prussia, Mar. 20, 1835. When two years
old his parents emigrated to the United States, where they
settled on a farm in Marion Township, Hocking County, where he
was reared, and his father, being a cooper, he also learned that
trade. In 1859 he came to Logan and established a cooper
shop, but discontinued that business in 1864, when he opened a
saloon. In 1880 his son William became associated
with him in his present jewelry business at Logan, his son
having the management of that business. He has served five
years on the City Council. May 1, 1860, he was married to
Miss Charlotte Weinheimer of Marietta, Ohio, by whom he
has seven children, viz.: William F., Henry Peter,
Anna, Edward, Flora, Mary, Lawrence. Himself and wife
are members of St. John the Evangelist's Catholic Church of
Logan.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 964 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
NICHOLAS KESSLER, one of the old settlers
of Hocking County, was born in the village of Outwaeler,
Prussia, Mar. 7, 1804, where he was reared and learned the
cooper's trade. In 1837 he emigrated to America and
settled on a farm in Marion Township, Hocking County, where he
farmed and worked at his trade till 1867, when he retired from
business and came to Logan to reside near his children. In
January, 1830, he married Maria Blassens. They have
eight children living, viz.: John, in Fairfield County,
Ohio; Joseph N., of Logan; Nicholas, in Fairfield
County; Elizabeth, wife of Peter Weinheimer of
Washington County; Mary and Kate, milliners, in
Logan; Barbara, at home, and Frank at Logan.
His wife died Dec. 16, 1879, and at the time of her death was a
member of St. John the Evangelist's Church of Logan, Mr.
Kessler being also a member of that church.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 965 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
JOEL KITTSMILLER, son of Benjamin
and Elizabeth Kittsmiller, was born near
Carl, Fairfield Co., Ohio, July 10, 1820. When ten years
old he came with his parents to Ohio, they settling on a farm
near the Falls Mills. On becoming of age he began to act
for himself and followed farming five years. In 1846 he
came to Logan and was employed in the store of J. Rochester
& Sons, with whom he clerked thirty-three years. In
1879 he became associated with his son Robert in the
grocery business, in which he still continues. Mr.
Kittsmiller has been married three times, his first wife
leaving him one child - Robert. He has had seven
children by his third wife, viz.: James; Mace,
wife of William Armstrong, of Hocking County; Emma,
Murt, Frank, Grace and Effie. Mr.
Kittsmiller and wife are members of the M. E. church, of
Logan.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 965 |
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Washington Twp. -
ENOS KNIPE, born in Montgomery, Penn.,
Apr. 20, 1820, son of John L. and Margaret Knipe.
In 1842 he came with the family to Muskingum County, Ohio, where
his father died two years later. He was married in
Muskingum County, in December, 1846, to Eliza, a native
of Loudoun County, Va., and daughter of Samuel Amick.
They have two children - John W., born Sept. 22, 1847,
and Maria Jane. John W. was married to Angeline
Linton in 1870, and has two children - Charlie G. and
Albert C. Apr. 1, 1849, Mr. Knipe moved to
Hocking County and has now 236 acres of land. He has
been connected with the Lutheran church for the past twenty
years, his wife having joined when she was sixteen years old.
In politics Mr. Knipe is a Democrat.
SOURCE: History of Hocking
Valley, Ohio - Published Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co.
- 1883 - page 1080 |
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Laurel Twp. -
P. W. KREIDER, son of Dr. S. C. Kreider,
was born in Hocking County, Ohio, in September, 1839.
During the late war he served four months in Company K,
Ninety-second Ohio Infantry. He was married in December,
1858, to Elizabeth Moyon, of Pickaway County, Ohio.
Eight children have been born to them - Michael, Elizabeth,
Edward, Kate, Samuel, Charles, Peter and Mary. Mr.
Kreider has always followed farming for a livelihood, and
now has a fine farm of 283 acres on section 9. He carries
on general farming and stock-raising. Politically he
belongs to the Greenback party, and though no aspirant for
office has served in the capacity of Constable.
SOURCE:
History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published Chicago: by
Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - page 1137 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
SAMUEL C. KREIDER, M. D., deceased, fifth son of
Daniel and Salome (Carpenter) Kreider, was born in
Huntingdon County, Penn., July 24, 1816. When eight years
of age he and three brothers came to Royalton, Fairfield Co.,
Ohio, on foot. He made his home and studied medicine with
his brother, Dr. M. Z. Kreider. From Royalton he
removed to Lancaster, Ohio, where he completed his studies and
was Deputy County Clerk. He then began practicing medicine
at Pleasantville, Ohio, and remained there one year; thence to
Geneva and practiced seven years, and from there to Lancaster
for a few months. He then located at Sugar Grove and
remained four years. He then established a drug store in
connection with his practice at Dresden, Ohio, but remained
there only a few months. He then came to Logan, Hocking
County, and had a drug store and practiced four years. He
then purchased a farm in Falls Township where he lived two
years. He then removed to Tarlton, Pickaway County, and
practiced two years, and then returned to his farm and lived ten
years; then lived in Perry Township a year, and returned again
to his farm and practiced until 1881, his sons carrying on the
farm. May 2, 1838, he married Rebecca S., daughter
of Peter and Susan (Herdle) Weldy, of Hocking County.
They had eight children, five living - Peter W., of
Laurel Township; Minerva S. wife of Samuel Love,
Macon County, Mo.; Susan E. widow of John Robinson
of Seneca County, Ohio; Charlotte and Emmit, at
home. Michael Z., Edmund S. and Flavius P.
died in infancy. Dr. Kreider died Apr. 16, 1881.
He was a member of the United Brethren church. His widow
and three children reside on the farm. Mrs. Kreider
is a member of the United Brethren church.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 965 |
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Falls Twp. including
Falls-Gore and City of Logan -
MICHAEL KRIEG,
Logan, Ohio, born near Sarbourg, department of Mansi, in northeastern part of France,
Feb. 15, 1825, came with parents to United States in 1830,
landing at Wilmington, Del. The family removed to Ohio
after six weeks, in their own wagon, and located on a farm in
Wayne County. In 1839 family removed to farm in Perry
County. From here Michael Krieg came to Logan and
apprenticed himself to learn cabinet trade with David Goss,
served three years; went to McConnelsville and worked in shop
there a few months, then to Zanesville, Ohio. At both
places commanded highest wages paid to first-class workmen.
When he went to Zanesville had opportunity to see the finest
work known to the trade, making of pianos, etc., and determined
to master that and become a master mechanic. He engaged to
work under instruction at $6 per month when he could have had
$18 per week had he been content to stop short of complete
mastery of the trade. After six months considered himself
full master of the trade. Came to New Lexington, Perry County,
and started cabinet shop. Furniture went down so that he
gave this up in 1852 and came to Logan. Engaged in
carpenter's work, contracting and building, until 1866, most of
this time in connection with a brother. In 1869 he in
connection with four other gentlemen of Logan formed the
manufacturing company known by the name of Houston, Krieg
& Co., manufacturers of furniture, building material etc.
This was chartered as a joint stock company, in January, 1874,
and called the Logan Manufacturing Company. It
remains by this name to the present time although he and another
of the stockholders, D. White, bought, in 1879, all of
the stock except ten shares. Mr. Krieg is the
superintendent of this large manufacturing establishment at the
present time. He was married in 1855, to Leah Friesner,
of Hocking County. Has nine children living, seven boys
and two girls. His father was a soldier under Napoleon I
throughout most of his wars in Europe.
SOURCE: History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published
Chicago: by Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - Page 966 |
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Laurel
Twp. -
J. G. KRINN, son of John G. and
Margaret Krinn, is a native of Germany, born Feb. 2, 1844.
When he was six years old his parents came to America, locating
in Lancaster Township, Hocking Co., Ohio, where he was reared
and educated. His early life was passed on the farm, and
he thus learned in youth the principles that qualify one to
become a successful farmer. He now owns 200 acres of fine
land on section 13. Dec. 3, 1861, he enlisted in Company
F, Fifty-eighth Ohio Infantry, and was discharged in February,
1865. He participated in many hard-fought battles, among
them Fort Donelson, Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg and Grand Gulf.
He was married Mar. 1, 1866, to Mary Ann Brown, of this
township. Four children have been born to them -
Caroline, Maggie, Charles and Emma the latter now
deceased. Mrs. Krinn died Jan. 28, 1873. Apr.
30, 1874, Mr. Krinn married Kitty Funk, of Hocking
County. They have three children - Frank, Ida and
Flora. Mr. Krinn is at present Treasurer of
Laurel Township.
SOURCE:
History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published Chicago: by
Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - page 1137 |
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Laurel Twp. -
JOHN KRINN, son of Gottleib Krinn,
was born in Laurel Township, Mar. 18, 1841. His early life
was spent on the farm and he received but a limited education.
He enlisted Nov. 4, 1861, in Company H, Fifty-eighth Ohio
Infantry; was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, blockade
of Vicksburg, Grand Gulf and Chickasaw. At the latter
place he was wounded. He has a fine farm of 240 acres with
a good residence and farm-buildings, where he has lived since
1866, engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married
Sept. 20, 1866, to Susan Rhodes of this county.
They have three children - Alice A., Charles M. and
Elbert G. Politically Mr. Krinn is a
Republican. He is a member of the United Brethren church.
SOURCE:
History of Hocking Valley, Ohio - Published Chicago: by
Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1883 - page 1138 |
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