OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS - Marion Co., Ohio

Source:
The History of Marion County, Ohio
Containing
A History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, etc.:
General and Local Statistics; Military Record; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men;
History of Ohio; Miscellaneous Matters, Etc., Etc.
Illustrated
Publ. Chicago; Leggett, Conaway & Co. -
1883

	Claridon Twp. - JOHN CHRISTANZ, merchant tailor, was born in Geluhaussen, Germany, May 9, 1831, the son of John and Barbara (Roush) Christanz. He came to Marion County in 1868, engaging to work in the stone quarry and in masonry three years, but at the end of that time he moved to Caledonia and engaged in tailoring, which he has continued to prosecute since conducting a flourishing business, employing at present three hands regularly. He was married, Apr. 24, 1861, to Maggie Ort, and the names of their two children are Nellie, burn Aug. 7, 1859; and Katie, born Dec. 1, 1861. Their mother's demise occurred Oct. 17, 1864. John Christanz again married in the spring of 1865, Catherine Haberman, a daughter of Conrad Haberman, who died in Germany. Catherine came to America in 1868. Mr. Christanz has a good education, is an industrious citizen, a successful business man, a member of the Druids, of the German Army (formerly), of the Democratic party and of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 715
	Marion Twp. - ARTHUR L. CLARK, who lives in the town of his birth, which took place Aug. 11, 1842. He has a common school education, and from 1863 to 1866 he was in the employment of the Government as book-keeper, in the ship yards at Nashville, Tenn., and as clerk in the Ordnance Department. Returning home, he, in 1867, took up the sculptor's trade with James M. Beerbower, under the firm name of Beerbower & Clark. This company continued three years, when he formed a partnership with Edward K. Clark for one year, known as A. L. Clark & Co. In September of 1877, he admitted Levi Benedict as partner, and Clark & Benedict did business until February of 1880, when A. L. continued it for himself. His particular business is dealing in marble, but, with T. R. Roberts, he handles sewer pipe, cemetery vases, etc. They are doing a successful business. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and of the K. of P. and Uniform rank. He is at present serving his third term as Corporation Clerk. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 561
	Montgomery Twp. - DAVID M. CLARK is a native of Montgomery Township, born Feb. 10, 1854, the son of John and Huldah (Messick) Clark, of Irish extraction, but natives of Ohio and Delaware respectively. Mr. Clark obtained a good education, finishing at Ridgeville, Ind., May 10, 1875. He married Lizzie Kneisley, daughter of John and Susan (McClain) Kneisley, the former of English, and the latter of Irish ancestry, but natives of Ohio. Two children have crowned, this marriage—Annie, born Mar. 21, 1878, and William J., born Oct. 22, 1881. Our subject is a successful farmer, having a farm of 109 acres of carefully cultivated land. He estimates his property at $8,000. He is a highly respected citizen, a member of the I. O. O. F., of the Republican party, and, with his wife, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 829
	Grand Twp. - ENOCH CLARK (deceased), one of the earliest settlers in the north part of Marion County, was born in Connecticut May 30, 1792, and was a son of John Clark, who was also a native of that State. Mr. Clark spent his youth and early manhood in his native place. In September, 1819, he emigrated to the West and settled in Union County, Ohio; and in February, 1821, came to Salt Rock Township, where he entered ninety-nine acres of land, and at the same time entered eighty acres over the line in Grand Township. These were the first lands entered northwest of Big Island. He settled in Salt Rock and cleared up the woodland, and improved the prairie. He was one of the very first settlers in the region of Salt Rock and Grand Townships, and aided in many of the first public improvements in that section. Although, at that time, not a member of any church, he aided by liberal contributions to the building of the Big Island Union Church, and Baptist Church, east of Pleasant Hill. He erected a mill on Enoch Creek, which years before had taken his name, and operated it about twenty years. During the latter part of the war of 1812, he was drafted into the service and served two months as a private. He married Miss Fanny Butler, daughter of William Butler, and a native of Connecticut. Seven children were the fruit of this union; of these four are living—Elisha, now of Nevada County, Ark.; Mary C.; Sarah, widow of William A. Butler; and Isaac, the youngest. Enoch, Jr. (deceased) married Ruth Harkness and died in March, 1881, aged fifty-four. Caroline, married T. B. Kerr, and died in June, 1870; Mr. Kerr died in February the same year. An infant is also deceased. Enoch Clark, the subject of this memoir, departed this life Mar. 28, 1878; he was a man honorable and upright in character, and generally esteemed. He started in Marion County with merely enough money to enter his land, and by his industry and energy he accumulated much valuable property. He made subsequent additions to his original entry, till he owned at one time over 1,200 acres of land. He was a man of public enterprise, and died after dividing considerable property among his children, leaving an estate valued at $40,000. For many years he handled stock, and in early days he bought and drove hogs to the cities on the lake, where he butchered and packed them. Mrs. Clark, wife of Enoch Clark, was born Jan. 9, 1794, and died Mar. 18, 1871. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 761
	Bowling Green Twp. - GEORGE S. CLARK is a prominent and well-known citizen of Bowling Green Township, was born Jan. 27, 1827, in Licking County, Ohio. His parents were John and Rhoda (Merideth) Clark, of Scotch and Welsh descent, and natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. They settled in Bowling Green Township in 1853, where he died in 1877 and his wife about 1868. Their six children survive, namely, George S. and Samuel; the daughters are now all widows - Elizabeth Stultz, Mary Clayton, Martha Johnson and Eliza Smallwood. George S. Clark, whose name heads this sketch, received a good practical education in the schools of Licking County; at the commencement of his career, after attaining his majority, he had very little means, but by energy, good management and industrious habits, he has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He has a pleasant and attractive residence and is the owner of 208 acres of land, valued at $80 per acre. He is a Democrat and has served his township as Justice of the Peace three terms; was Township Clerk for fifteen years, and served the township in nearly all of its various offices, and is one of its most substantial and enterprising citizens. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 678
	Grand Twp. - ISAAC CLARK, the youngest son of Enoch Clark, was born in the oldhomestead in Salt Rock Township March 15, 1833. He passed his early life on the farm and obtained his education in the common schools. Heremained at home and aided in clearing up and improving the homestead. In October, 1863, he bought eighty acres of his father, located in Grand Township. His farm now contains 163 acres, of which three acres are situated in Salt Rock. Mr. Clark is engaged in farming and stock-raising. For the last twenty years he has handled stock, shipping to Eastern markets, and ranks as one of the leading stock shippers in Marion County. Sept. 22, 1857, he was united in marriage with Miss Catharine L. Bower, daughter of J. P. Bower, an early settler of Marion County. Mrs. Clark was born in Wyandot County, Ohio, Apr. 9, 1841. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Scott Town. He was one of the principal contributors to the erection of this church and is now serving as its Trustee. He filled the office of Trustee of the township four years and as Assessor two years. Mr. Clark is a man of public spirit, and was one of the chief instigators of securing the important improvement of pikes in his township. In politics, he is a Republican. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 762
	Marion Twp. - J. W. CLARK, was born in Marion, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1830, and is a son of John G. and Isabella (Kennedy) Clark. From the age of eighteen until of age, he worked in the Mirror office; he then learned the blacksmith trade, and in 1855 went to Dodge County, Wis., where he worked at his trade until May, 1861, when he enlisted to serve in Company F, First Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He re-enlisted in Company F, Twenty-fourth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry; having recruited that company, he was appointed its Captain. He participated in the battle of Stone River, after which he was taken and sent to Nashville, Tenn. After his recovery, he was appointed Captain of Ordnance, under Capt. E. F. Townsend, and served in that capacity until his discharge at the close of the war. He went to Louisville, Ky., and in 1867 came to Marion. Since 1875, he has had charge of the blacksmith department of the Huber works. He married Elizabeth H., daughter of Joseph and Margaret Turney, and a native of Delaware, Ohio. They had eight children, six of whom are living, viz.: Edward K, Turney W., Cora B., Gertrude L., Susie M. and Ethel L. Mr. Clark is a member of the Masonic order, P. O. S. of A. and G. A. R. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 561
	Marion Twp. - JOHN G. CLARK, deceased. The subject of this sketch was a native of Pittsburgh, Penn., born in 1799. While he was a boy, his parents moved to Trumbull County, Ohio, and, having acquired a knowledge of the blacksmith trade in early life, he, unmarried, came to Marion in 1826 and built a shop, in which he followed his trade the rest of his life. When he first located here, he exercised a good deal of skill as a gun and silversmith. In 1828, he was married to Miss Isabella Kennedy, daughter of Edward and Susanna Kennedy, natives of Harper's Ferry, Md., and who emigrated to this county in 1826. Mr. Kennedy kept the tavern situated where Conrad's block now stands, for a number of years. He died about 1860, and his wife May 18, 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Clark had seven children, three of whom survive—John W., Arthur L. and Susan E., wife of C. F. Seffner. The deceased were James R,, George E., Thomas A. and Robert O. Mr. C. died Oct. 11, 1846. Mrs. C. resides with - Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 561
	Tully Twp. - JOSEPH CLARK is one of the active men of Tully; his birth occurred May 30, 1835, son of Jonathan and Roxanna (Joslin) Clark, the former from Marshfield, Vt., and the latter from Montreal, Canada. They settled first in Franklin County, Ohio, about 1820, but about 1830 located in Tully Township, among the first, if not the first settlers in the township. He built the first grist mill upon Whetstone Creek. He built the first brick house in the township, upon the old homstead, but it has since crumbled away. He was a skillful surveyor, and a miller by trade. His death took place in 1842, but his wife attained the remarkable age of ninety-one years. Joseph Clark received a limited education; he enlisted in the civil war in Company H, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving one year, and was honorably discharged. In 1876, he moved to his present residence, a neat, good farm. Mar. 2, 1875, he married Miss Clara F. Busard, daughter of Prof. David Busard, of Knox County, Ohio; both of her grandfathers engaged in active service in the war of 1812, and her great-grandfather, Francis Pomeroy, was a Colonel in the war of the Revolution. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have three children—Lewis S., Grace W. and Joseph. Mrs. C. is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 994
	Bowling Green Twp. - NATHAN CLARK was born in Montgomery Township, this county, June 15, 1846; he passed his youth with his parents, receiving such an education as was afforded by the common schools, and was married Jan. 2, 1870 to Victoria Johnson. Their children are Letta, born Jan. 21, 1871; John H., May 19, 1872; Luddy, born June 27, 1874, and died Apr. 28, 1875; Alta, born Apr. 2, 1876; Earnest O. was born Sept. 27, 1878, and died Nov. 2, 1879. On attaining his majority, Mr. Clark taught school for two winters, and Aug. 11, 1862, he enlisted as a soldier in Company D, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was present at the battles of Vicksburg and Arkansas Post. At the latter place he was wounded six times, the last time in the knee by a minie ball; this disabled him, and he was carried from the field. He was sent to the hospital at Camp Chase, Ohio, where, on account of wounds received in battle, he was honorably discharged from the service. He returned home, and has since engaged in farming and dealing in stock. He is a substantial and highly honored citizen, and is a Republican. The parents of Nathan Clark were John and Huldah (Messic) Clark; they were natives of Delaware and Ohio respectively and of Scotch and French extraction; they settled in Montgomery Township, Marion County, in 1829. Their children were Hannah, Noah, George W., Patience, John H., Nathan, Jane, Elizabeth, Sarah E. and David M., who are all living; Lettie E. and Demeriss are dead. The father of this family entered 160 acres of land, where he settled, in Montgomery County; nearly all of this land he cleared and improved prior to his death, which occurred Sept. 19, 1875; his wife, Huldah, died Nov. 7, 1879. John Clark, Nathan's grandfather, was born in the State of Delaware, Nov. 11, 1776, and died in 1861; his wife, Pauline, to whom he was married Jun. 14, 1801, was born Oct. 30, 1783, and died in the winter of 1862. The parents of Mrs. Victoria Clark were Henry G. and Martha (Smith) Johnson; their children were Jacob R., Isabel, Robert H., Sarilla, Victoria, Philip G., Mary E.., Paulina J. and Henry O., who are living; Rachel is deceased. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 678
	Marion Twp. - ROBERT T. CLARK was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1822, the son of Harvey and Nancy (Travis) Clark; the former was born in Windham County, Conn., June 1, 1797, and the latter in Rockingham County, Va., June 26, 1804. Robert's grandfather, Israel Clark, came to the above county (Delaware) in 1815, and removed to Richland Township in 1823, where lie died, in 1827, aged seventy-six years. He served three years in the war of the Revolution. Robert's parents moved to Marion Township and entered 240 acres in the fall of 1829; here they lived until 1864-65. They had twelve children, Robert T. being the oldest son and second child. They then moved to Marion, and the father died in the spring of 1873, while the mother survives. Mr. R. T. Clark, having secured a fair education, remained with his parents till nearly of age. In 1847, he bought his present farm of 200 acres, moving upon it. He has made all the improvements, and is engaged to a considerable extent in stock-raising. Feb. 9, 1843, he married Harriet Clark, daughter of John F. and Patience (Mittin) Clark. She was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, May 1, 1823. They have had fifteen children, seven living—Nancv E., wife of H. Jumf; Flora L., wife of E. Burt; R.Franklin; Callie E., wife of G. W. Hiamon; Minerva E., wife of H. Foos; Harry E. and James K. Mr. Clark is a member of the I. O. O. F., of the Republican party, and, with his family, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He contributes to every benevolent and charitable purpose, and is a respected citizen. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 561
	Bowling Green Twp. - SAMUEL W. CLARK was born in Bowling Green Township Apr. 19, 1850, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Debolt) Clark. He passed his early years on a farm and obtained a good education in the common schools of Marion; at the age of twenty years, he engaged in teaching school, an occupation that he followed at intervals for eight years. He was married Jan. 30, 1873, to Wilmet Patrick, a daughter of William and Sarah (Manly) Patrick. They have had seven children, named as follows: Elmer J., Ester Lulu, Addie E. and Blanch, all living; three infants are deceased. Mr. Clark is one of the thoroughly representative and enterprising men of the township and held in high esteem by all. He has held various offices, among which have been Township Clerk four years; Clerk and member of the School Board of the township, and was elected Justice of the Peace, but resigned. He is a member of the F. & A. M. at La Rue, and politically he is a Democrat. Himself and brother own 100 acres of land, and are now managing some 840 acres of farming land. He devotes his time to the raising of grain and stock, and is a dealer in wool during the wool season. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 678
	Claridon Twp. - WILLIAM N. CLARK, first 'son of Charles N. and Sarah (Garberson) Clark, was born at Caledonia May 22, 1843. He obtained his education in the Caledonia Schools, and remained with his parents until his thirtieth year, when he married, Jan. 1, 1874, Mary L. Douce, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Thew) Douce. Four children have been born to them, three surviving—Bertha, Elizabeth S. and Charles N. Harriet A. died July 25, 1882. The mother was born Jan. 23, 1850, and died Nov. 24, 1882. Mr. Clark has always devoted his attention to agriculture; he owns a farm of 112 acres of valuable land, estimated at $100 per acre. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and affiliates with the Republican party. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 715
	Claridon Twp. - JEROME N. CLINE, only son of William H. and Rachel (Darst) Cline, is a native of Claridon Township, where he was born Feb. 3, 1852. He obtained such an education as the common schools of his day afforded, and was married to Clara A. Maxwell Aug. 10, 1879. She was born Sept. 25, 1862, and is the daughter of Johnson and Nancy J. (Stanton) Maxwell, natives of Marion County and residents of Richland Township. The names of their two children are Harry A., born Aug. 24, 1881, and Orra M., born July 1, 1883. Mr. Cline is a promising young farmer, having sixty acres of arable land worth $60 per acre. He belongs to the Democratic school of politics, and, with his wife, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Claridon, of which he is a liberal supporter. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 715
	Claridon Twp. - WILLIAM H. CLINE (deceased) was born in Marion Feb. 20, 1828. His father, Abraham Cline was among the first settlers of Marion, a tanner by trade, living there until his decease, about 1853. at the age of thirty-five years. His wife. Nancy (Moore) Cline, died only a few days prior. The subject of this memoir resided with his uncle, Henry Cline, in Delaware County, Ohio, until be was wedded. Jan. 25, 1850, to Rachel Darst, a daughter of William and Rebecca (Moyer) Darst. Five of their six children grew to maturity—Priscilla J., born May 10. 1851; Jerome N. see sketch); Caroline M., Sept. 2, 1856; and Martha E., July 8, 1859. Laura J., born Oct. 1, 1861, died Dec. 20, 1862. Mrs. Cline was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1829. Our subject enlisted in his country's defense May 10, 1861, in Company H, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought at Rich Mountain, July 12, 1861, and at Beverly, Va., the next day. He was taken sick at Washington, and after lingering three months with chronic diarrhoea and knowing death was imminent, wrote to his wife, their circumstances being moderate, not to be to the expense of bringing his remains home. His death occurred at Camp Chase, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1862, and his body was buried in the National Cemetery at Washington. Their six children were left to the care of his widow. He bequeathed also his farm of 149 acres. Mrs. Cline has reared and educated the children in a worthy manner. She also receives a pension of $8 per month, and holds a membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Claridon. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 715
	Claridon Twp. - AMI CLUFF is a native of Canada, born Nov. 26, 1834 the son of Josiah L. and Olive (Lester) Cluff. The former is a native of Vermont and the latter of Canada. They were married in Canada, remaining there several years, then they came to Ohio, settling near Cardington, Ohio, where they resided until 1856. Two of their seven children are living — Lenora and Ami. The deceased were Lucinda, Weltha, Isaac, Thomas and David. The father died in 1856; the mother survived until May 10, 1876. Mr. Ami Cluff, having secured such an education as the common schools afforded, married, Jan. 13, 1856, Joanna Jumf, a daughter of Shelby and Eunice (Slyter) Jumf, natives of Maryland and Vermont respectively. They were married in Pleasant Township, Feb. 14, 1836. He settled here in 1834, on a portion of the land now occupied by the city of Marion. He was a large land-holder and well known throughout the county. His death occurred Oct. 29, 1879, but his widow, born Jan. 3, 1813, still survives, residing with the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs Cluff have four children—Olive E., born Oct. 18, 1856; Weltha A., Jan. 16, 1858; Thomas H, Apr. 19, 1859; and Walter S., Dec. 31, 1860. Mr. Cluff has a tine farm of 100 acres, valued at $75 per acre. He served one year in the civil war, but was discharged for disability. He was a member of Company D, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was elected Trustee of the township in 1880, and is acting in that capacity at present. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he votes the Democratic ticket. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 716
	Prospect Twp. - COOK BROTHERS, druggists. This business was established by Dr. E. R. Cook in 1869; it is the oldest drug store established in Prospect. The present business is carried on by the Doctor's sons, F. M. and G. W. Cook. They carry a full line of goods pertaining to a first-class general drug and prescription store, and command an extensive trade. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 915
	Prospect Twp. - DR. E. R. COOK (deceased). This gentleman during his lifetime was one of the most enterprising and best esteemed citizens of Prospect Village. He had an extensive practice professionally, and for many years, in addition to his practice, carried on the drug business at Prospect Village; the drug store that he established in 1869 is still carried on by his sons under the firm name of Cook Bros. He was born in Montgomery County, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1816, and was the son of Eli and Elizabeth (Rider) Cook; he was married, Apr. 6, 1845, in Mercer County, Ohio, to Mary A. Sands, a native of Lisbon, Cumberland County, Pen., and daughter of John and Hannah Sands. He studied medicine with Dr. Stimpson, of Albany, Franklin County, Ohio, and came to Marion County in 1849, locating at Latimberville, and in 1853 at Prospect Village, where he died, Nov. 6, 1879. Thus it will be seen that the Doctor was a practitioner in this county for a period of thirty years, though about three years of this time was spent in traveling in the West. He was a Democrat in politics, and took an active and leading part in the politics of this section. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity, and was a charter member of Prospect Lodge, No. 444, F. & A. M. He was its first Master, and, with the exception of two years, held that position the balance of his life. He was one of the most active members of the lodge, and took a prominent part in getting stock subscribed wherewith to build the present Masonic Hall at Prospect. He was buried in the Marion Cemetery, where a fine monument marks his last resting place. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 914
	Prospect Twp. - FRANK M. COOK, of Cook Bros., druggists, and son of Dr. E. R. Cook, is a native of Morrow County, Ohio, and was born Feb. 24, 1847; until twenty-one years of age, his time was mostly passed in attending school. During this period he also took a course of study at the Commercial College in Delaware, Ohio. From there, in 1868, he entered as a clerk in the drug store of his father. In 1874, he became a partner in the drug business under the firm name of Dr. Cook & Son; this partnership continued until the death of Dr. Crook, in November, 1879. The next month, December, 1879, G. W. Cook was admitted as a partner, and the firm name changed to Cook Brothers. F. M. Cook was married in Clinton County, Mich., to Miss Alice R. Myer. He is Democratic in politics and has served the citizens as member of the Village Council and of the Board of Education. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 914
	Prospect Twp. - G. W. COOK, druggist and cashier of the Prospect Bank, is a son of Dr. E. R. Cook, and was born in Prospect Township, Marion County, Oct. 27, 1856. His early years were passed at school and clerking in his father's drug store in the village of Prospect. In 1879, he became a partner in the drug business with his brother, F. M., the firm being Cook Brothers, in which he is still interested. He was elected cashier of the Prospect Bank on the 8th of Mar., 1883, in which position he is now acting. Mr. Cook was married, May 4, 1882, to Miss May Dix, daughter of Elijah Dix. Mr. Cook has served Prospect Township as Treasurer three terms; in politics, he is a Democrat. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 915
	Big Island Twp. - C. COONS is one of Big Island's strong temperance men, born in the State of New York, Apr. 1, 1836, the son of Henry and Mary Coons, who arrived from New York in 1840, settling in Big Island and rearing a family of four children. Mr. Coons remained with his parents only until he was fourteen, when he went out and worked by the day and month until he was twenty-one years of age. His marriage to Miss Lucina Edmonds occurred in Jan., 1857. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Edmonds, of Indiana. She lived only three years after marriage, leaving one son - Leroy R. Mr. Coons married again in the autumn of 1866, Catherine Unapher, daughter of Isaac and Susan Uncapher, of Marion. To this union were added two children - Sarah J. and Alondoah. Mr. Coons rented the first three years of married life; then worked at saw milling two years; rented again for eleven years, and finally bought his present residence in 1877, 120 acres, paying $50 per acre - valued to-day at $65 per acre. He has made many improvements; a good house in 1878; a substantial barn in 1879. His fences are fine, and he has already put out 400 to 500 rods of tile. He raises considerable grain annually. Both Mr. and Mrs. Coons are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he acting as Class-Leader and Trustee. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 656
	Prospect Twp. - JOHN J. COURT, farmer, is a son of Joseph and Maria (Sherman) Court, and was born in Pleasant Township, this county, May 28, 1849. HE lived in that township until twenty-one years of age, when he bought the farm of 133 acres in Prospect township, in which he now resides. Mr. Court was married Sept. 5, 1872, to Miss Anna Clark, who was born Aug. 15, 1855, and a daughter of William B. and Harriet Clark. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. D. Matthews, of Marion. They have three children living - Eva Maneta, born Aug. 28, 1872; Clara Idella, Sept. 29, 1876; and Lulu, May 11, 1881. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 915
	Prospect Twp. - WILLIAM F. COURT, farmer, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, Dec. 19, 1836. He was reared on the homestead of his parents, Joseph and Maria (Sherman) Court, in Pleasant Township, and when twenty-two years of age, bought land in Green Camp Township, which he sold two years later, and, with his brother George and partner, keep a general store; subsequently, he sold his interest to T. Cratty and bought 100 acres of land southwest of Richwood. After living on this farm eighteen months, he entered trade with his brother in the merchant tailoring business at Richwood, which continued for two years, when he bought the farm of 182 acres where he resides, in the southwest part of Prospect Township. He was married, in 1863, to Charlotte Watkins who was born Oct. 6, 1845, and was a daughter of Thomas Watkins, an early settler of Prospect Township; from this marriage there were six children - John F. born Jan. 4, 1864, and died Sept. 8, 1864; Thomas J., born Dec. 29, 1865; Margaret M., Aug. 4, 1867; Ida B., Aug. 2, 1869; Joanna L., Mar. 17, 1875; and Mary Elizabeth, Nov. 27, 1880. Mr. Court is one of the substantial farmers of the township. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 915
	Big Island Twp. - JOSEPH B. COUTU was born in St. Phelix, Canada East, Apr. 7, 1846, the son of Pierre Coutu, whose people originally hailed from France. He remained with his parents until his seventeenth year, when, working out for two months at $7 per month, he obtained sufficient funds to carry him to Toronto. He soon met parties with whom he engaged to work upon the old broad-gauge railroad, and he continued with that company until 1865, when he came to Marion for one year; thence to Big Island. July 21, 1867, he married Susan M. Payne, daughter of Abraham and Philo A. Payne, of this place. Their children are four - Princess A., Philolelia, Stella and Hayes. At present he is renting the "Gurley farm," of 160 acres, and he has continued in this business for the past thirteen years. The education he acquired in the schools of Canada was very limited, but he enjoys the full confidence of his neighbors, not having been out of office since coming into the township; serving as Constable nine consecutive years, and as Township Clerk for three years - which office he now holds. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 656
	Big Island Twp. - A. O. CRANMER, who was born Apr. 19, 1831, in Portage County, Ohio, was the son of Israel M. (of New York) and Lusina Cranmer (of Vermont), who came to Marion County in 1840, rearing a family of six children. He married, Sept. 4, 1851, Miss Ann J. Smith, daughter of John D. Smith, of Marion County. They have five children, four dying young. The only survivor is Eliza J., wife of Thomas Miller. They bought their present residence in 1860, then fifty acres, now 112 acres, valued at $75 per acre; fences good; tiling 525 rods. His fine house, costing $3,000, was built in 1881. At a cot of $800, he built a good barn in 1873. He enlisted in Company B, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, first as private, but promoted as Corporal and finally as Sergeant. He served in nearly all the leading battles - Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Knoxville, Blaine's Cross Roads, Buzzard's Roost, Dalton, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw, Atlanta, Peach Tree Creek, and was captured at Franklin, Tenn., Nov. 30, 1864. He was a prisoner four months and two days in Andersonville Prison, when he was exchanged. He was aboard the "Sultana" when she blew up, and nearly burned to death. In one battle he was wounded in the feet twice. Oct. 6, 1872, his left arm was nearly dissevered by a drag saw, and it is but of little service to him now; nevertheless, he is very industrious, and has cleared in his time eighty-five acres of timber land. Mr. Cranmer commands the respect of his neighbors, and himself and wife are members of the Christian Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 656
	Prospect Twp. - JOSEPH CRATTY is a son of Robert and Ellen (Porter) Cratty, and was born on the homestead, one mile east of Prospect Village, July 12, 1842. In Mar., 1861, he went to Illinois, and in September, 1861, enlisted in Company L, Third Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, for three years, to serve in the war of the great rebellion. The regiment was soon ordered into active service, and with it he participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Ark., siege of Vicksburg, Champion Hills, Carrion Crow Bayou, La. He was at Memphis when Forest made his raid, the Third Regiment taking a prominent part, and in various skirmishes in the States of Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. On the expiration of his term of enlistment, he was honorably discharged at Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 19, 1864. He then returned to Prospect, Marion County, and attended school until 1866. On leaving school, he engaged with various parties as clerk, and about the year 1870, became a partner in the general merchandising business at Richwood, Ohio, under the firm name of T. P. Cratty & Co. About 1872, he bought his partner's interest; in 1874, he moved his goods and opened at Ashland, remaining three months; then to Shawnee and to Orbiston, Feb. 19, 1877, and from there to Prospect Village, in May, 1878; here he formed a partnership with J. M. Tucker, which continued six months. He carried on business alone until 1880, when he formed a partnership with P. C. Sells, continuing until Feb. 1, 1883, at all the above places he was engaged in general merchandising. Mr. Cratty was married Oct. 1, 1872, to Miss Isabella J. Hamilton, a daughter of the Rev. William Hamilton, of Licking County, Ohio. Mrs. Cratty died Jan. 22, 1882. By this marriage there were three children - Arthur H., Robert J., who died aged four years and eleven months; and Helen M. Mr. Cratty is a member of Prospect Lodge, No. 44, F. & A. M., of which he has been Master for four years. He is a Prohibitionist Republican in politics. He is one of the most energetic and enterprising business men of Prospect Village. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 915
	Prospect Twp. - ROBERT CRATTY Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 916
	Claridon Twp. - JOHN CRISSINGER, lumberman, only son of Daniel and Mary (Plotner) Crissinger, was born in Scott Township Apr. 26, 1837. His father, a native of Pennsylvania, was born Jan. 1, 1807, and came to Marion County. He married and settled in Tully Township. They were the parents of two children—John and Mary. The father's demise took place in 1845; the mother still lives upon a part of the old homestead, with her daughter, Mrs. Frederick Winch. Our subject obtained only a limited education, for he was dependent upon his own resources. When aged thirteen years, he labored one year for his uncle, Daniel Crissinger, receiving $37. He worked here and there until his marriage. Nov. 22, 1859, to Mrs. Margaret Dunham, a daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Gotner) Ganshorn. They have had two children —Daniel R., born Dec. 10, 1860; and an infant son deceased. Mrs. Crissinger was born in Germany Dec. 22, 1836, and came with her parents to this country in 1846. Her father died in Caledonia June 3, 1872; and the mother is a resident of Tully Township. In 1803, our subject moved to Caledonia, engaging in the grocery business about a year; then, after an interval in the grocery business, shipping in one year 133,000 pounds of pressed poultry. At present he is extensively engaged in the lumber business, having the leading lumber trade in the county. He employs fifteen men and four teams regularly. In politics, he is a Democrat. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 716
	Claridon Twp. - JOHN H. CRISWELL, M. D., was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1 850, the son of George and Hannah (Ackerman) Criswell, natives of Maryland and New York respectively. They came to Ohio soon after the war of 1812 and settled in Knox County. John H. Criswell is the eldest of seven children, and having obtained a good education in the Mount Gilead High School, began teaching in his seventeenth year, continuing five years. He then took up the study of medicine, in December, 1872, under the direction of Dr. N. Tucker, of Mount Gilead, and read three years. In 1874-75, he attended a course of lectures at the Starling Medical College, also at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating June 19, 1876. In the autumn of the same year, he settled at Caledonia and has established a good practice. Jan. 28, 1874, he married Miss Cassie E. Barton, a, daughter of Samuel and Mary Barton, of Mount Gilead. Dr. Criswell is Supreme Medical Examiner of the P. O. of A. for the United States. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and A. L. of H.; he is also a member of the City Council. His politics are Democratic. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 717
	Claridon Twp. - JOHN CROFT was born in Crawford County, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1843, the son of Christopher and Catherine (Clink) Croft, natives of Germany, and immigrated to America about 1831, stopping in Trumbull County, Ohio, for a short time, then coming to Crawford County, where they remained several years, but settling permanently in Marion County. They had a family of thirteen children, eleven now living—Catherine, Eliza, Lewis. Caroline, Mary. Elizabeth, Hannah, Christian, John, Susan. and Samuel. Jacob and Lydia are deceased. The father died in his eightieth year; the mother in her sixty-eighth year. John Croft, having received a limited education, turned his attention to farming until his marriage, which took place Feb. 2, 1871, to Sophia A., daughter of George and Caroline (Wagman) Pfahler, who was born Mar. 79, 1849. They have three children—Emeline, born Apr. 18, 1872; Ida, Nov. 7, 1874; and Mary C., Nov. 11, 1878. Mr. Croft* is the owner of 103 acres of good land, valued at $100 per acre, upon which he has recently erected suitable buildings. He has acquired the property principally by his own hands. He is a respected citizen and in politics a Democrat. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 717 * Sharon Wick's NOTE: Pfahler Name Meaning: German (also Pfähler): variant of Pfahl with the addition of the agent suffix -er, hence an occupational name for someone who erected stakes in vineyards, for instance, or who built fencing. (Found at Ancestry.com)
	Claridon Twp. - SAMUEL CROFT, fifth son of Christopher and Catherine (Chink) Croft, is a native of Claridon Township, born Aug. 27, 1852. Having se- cured an ordinary education, he made his home at his father's until marriage, which occurred Apr. 12, 1867, to Miss Lillie Brown, a daughter of Christian and Catherine Brown, natives of Crawford County, Ohio. Two children have crowned this marriage—Flora L., born Jan. 23, 1878; and Clara E., born March 23, 1881, dying Sept. 7, 1881. Mr. Croft has been a farmer from his youth up. and has a farm of 113½ acres, valued at $70 per acre. He is an energetic young man and a stanch Democrat. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 717
	Claridon Twp. - MRS. SARAH E. CURL, widow of Henry C. Curl, and daughter of George and Elizabeth Bates, was born near Caledonia Jan. 28, 1847. Her husband was born Apr. 10. 1844, and they were married Oct. 13, 1870. Four children were born to them—Lillie J., born July 28, 1871; Mary F., October 31. 1872; and Alonzo C., Apr. 14, 1874; Cora D. was born June 13, 1875, and died Dec. 14, 1879. Mr. Curl was reared and educated upon a farm in Morrow County. He was a good citizen, a stanch Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His death occurred Jan. 3, 1875. His widow resided in Morrow County until Apr. 1, 1880, when she moved to Caledonia, purchasing a good home on North High street, where she continues to reside with two of her children. She owns a small farm in the above county, and is a respected and industrious lady. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 717

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