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. - PROF. LEWIS RANCK, Superintendent of the Caledonia Schools, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1842, the son of Samuel and Eliza (Fessler) Ranck. They were married, Jan. 16, 1833, in Pennsylvania, their native state, coming to Ohio the same year, and locating one year later in the above county. He first purchased 140 acres of wild land, which he has since improved, and resided upon nearly fifty years. Their union was blessed with the birth of eight children six living - Charles, Mahala, Enos, Lewis, Hester A. and Jefferson B. Catharine and George B. are deceased. Prof. Ranck obtained only the rudiments of an education upon the farm, but having obtained his majority he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, and completed the classical course in 1872. Since graduating, he has been engaged in teaching school in this State. He was married Aug. 15, 1871, to Miss Dora Hutches, and the names of their four children are Stella F., Earl E., Etta R. and Nathan H. Prof. Ranck assumed charge of the Caledonia Schools Sept. 11, 1882. He is Trustee and the Supreme Conductor of the P. O. of A., and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 745
	Prospect Twp. - JOHN RANDALL Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 936
	Prospect Twp. - KELSEY E. RANDALL Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 937
	Prospect Twp. - M. F. RANDALL Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 937
	Bowling Green Twp. - WILLIAM L. RAUB Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 686
	Big Island Twp. - J. W. REDDING is a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, born Jan. 20, 1828, the son of Joseph and Sarah Redding, of Scotch-Irish descent. At the death of his father, his mother moved with her family, when J. W. was aged four years, to Union County, Ohio. In 1840, they came to Marion County. The most of the time he worked by the day, until his marriage, which took place June 5, 1849, to Miss Axey E. Williams, daughter of Abraham and Sarah Williams. Her death occurred Jan. 19, 1880, aged fifty-four years. At first Mr. Redding, the subject of this paragraph purchased the "Benjamin Dutton farm," holding it two yeas; then he moved to Illinois for nine months; thereupon, he returned to the "Gracely farm" nine or ten years. He purchased his present home, however, in 1873, consisting of sixty acres. Later, he added forty acres more, all of which he values at $65 per acre. His good barn he built in 1874. Here is an index to his laboring ability: The clearing of thirty-seven acres of forest land in two years, and during his life 125 acres. He was an invalid for two years, the effect of a falling log. In 1864, he enlisted in Company C, Sixty-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He found no actual service, but accompanied Sherman's Mar. to the sea. His discharge dates June 18, 1865. His uncles, William, John and Joseph Redding, were soldiers of the war of 1812. Several of their sons were engaged in the Confederate army during the late war. Mr. R. has good stock of all kinds. He is a worthy, upright citizen. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 666
	Prospect Twp. - WILLIAM REESER Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 937
	Prospect Twp. - JOHN REILEY (3d), farmer, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1818. His parents, William and Love (Vezy) Reiley, were from the State of Delaware, and settled in this county about the year 1823; they both died in Marion Township. Mr. Reiley is one of the few early residents of this county still living who remembers the Indians who inhabited this region. He was married, Mar. 19, 1840, to Miss Nancy Ann Fouty, a native of Mason County. Va., where she was born, near the mouth of the Big Kanawha River. Apr. 16, 1S20, a daughter of Stephen and Drusilla (Biggerstaff) Fouty. Mr. Reiley bought his present farm, in the north part of Prospect Township, in 1853; only twelve acres of it was cleared land, while now, principally by his own labor and industry, there are sixty-five acres in excellent coudition. The fine property that he now owns was acquired by the industry of himself and his good wife; as when they were married they commenced with very little means. Mr. and Mrs. Reiley have had six children, two of whom are living, as follows: Love J., born Oct. 9, 1842, now the wife of David Cratty, and Nancy A., born May 29, 1861, and now the wife of Edwin L. Butler. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 937
	Richland Twp. GEORGE RETTERER was born May 4, 1821, in Alsace, France, now a province of Germany, the son of George and Martha Retterer. The common school gave him his education. He left home aged twelve years, and became a stable and general chore boy. For nine years he drove a stagecoach between Marion and Upper Sandusky, and most of that time he met often with Indians. Having received from his father's estate $200, together with eighty acres of land in Henry County, Ohio, he purchased in 1842 his present home, then of eighty acres, which he has increased to 195 acres today, valued at $90 per acre. He has made all the improvements, having built his attractive house in 1873, costing $3,000. Nov. 12, 1842, our subject married Miss Catherine Moyer, daughter of John and Catherine Moyer. This union has resulted in fourteen children, four dying young; the living are George, Jacob, Henry, Philip, Catherine, Frederick, Mary, John, Charles W. and Emma. Mr. Retterer and family belong to the Lutheran Church, of which he has been deacon the past six years. Mr. Retterer's public career embraces the following offices: Trustee of Richland Twp. five years, member of Board of Agriculture fourteen years, three years its President and seven years its Vice President, Director of County Infirmary seven years, and is County Commissioner at present. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 960
	Richland Twp. - JACOB RETTERER is another respected and enterprising citizen of Richland Township. His birth took place Mar. 13, 1826, the son of John G. and Martha Retterer, who migrated to America in 1831, settling in Marion County, and entering eighty acres in Pleasant Twp. They remained there until 1837, when they moved to Richland Twp. upon eighty acres where Jacob now lives. His family consisted of eight children. He died in 1863, aged sixty-nine years, and his mother in 1873, aged eighty-one years. Jacob Retterer married, Nov. 5, 1858, Miss Sophia Myers, daughter of George J. and Catherine Myers, of Richland Twp. Their children are nine in number - David, Sarah (wife of John Hinaman), Elizabeth (wife of David Deich), Sophia (wife of William Stark), Mary (wife of George Shanlaub), Catherine, Martha, Samuel and Clement H. Mr. Retterer inherited and purchased eighty acres of his present residence, and has increased these to 277 acres, valued at $90 per acre. In 1875, he built and repaired his residence, worth some $2,000 to-day. He erected a barn in 1869 at a cost of $2,000. One thousand rods of tile drain his farm; in connection with his agricultural pursuits he rears graded stock. He and family are members of the Lutheran Church, in which he has acted in nearly every official capacity. He has been Trustee of the township for two or three terms, and has been President of the Home Insurance Company. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 961
	Big Island Twp. - GEORGE RHOADS was born Feb. 1, 1810, in Pickaway County, Ohio, the son of James and Susan Rhoads, who came to Big Island Township in 1828, entering 120 acres where George now lives. Subsequently he (James) added several hundred acres, and reared a family of ten children. George Rhoads married, Mar. 17, 1839, Drusilla Yoakam, daughter of Absalom Yoakam, of Virginia. They have had twelve children, three dying young. the names of the living are James M., John, Absalom P., Jesse B., Rachel A. (deceased), Winfield S., Mary E., Francis M. and Alpha O. Both her father, Absalom Yoakam, and his father, James Rhoads, offered themselves for the war of 1812, and her grandfather Michael Yoakam, and his grandfather, were Revolutionary soldiers. Mrs. R's father died aged eighty-five years, and her mother attained the remarkable age of ninety-nine years. Mr. R. bought the old homestead of 172 acres, which by industry he increased to 700 acres, and was worth at one time $45,000. He built his house in 1853. He has good stock upon his place. Mr. R. nearly died of the cholera in 1844, but when young he was extraordinarily stout; a seven-pound ax was his choice. With wheat, he often did a two days' work in one. He has been Trustee of the township for fifteen years. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Rhoads is still strong, and refers with pride to the fact that, when aged thirteen years, she "spun twenty-four cuts of wool in one day," and that for twenty years she "spun and wove and made the clothes for the family." Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 667
	Salt Creek Twp. - HENRY RHOADS, (deceased), pioneer farmer, came to this county in 1825, the same year purchasing 240 acres of land in Salt Rock Township, from the Government. He was married, Dec. 8, 1839, to Elizabeth Ann Crabb. She was a native of Ross County, Ohio. They had a family of six children, and at his death, Mar. 11, 1855, left a farm of 397 acre 3 of land, including other property. His property was valued at $20,000. He was a man of excellent judgment, and of more than ordinary ability. He filled many of the township offices, and was an influential citizen of the county. His widow married again, and died Feb. 5, 1880. Mr. Rhoads' remains lie in the Union Cemetery, her remains in the Marion Cemetery. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 968
	Salt Creek Twp. - MILTON H. RHOADS, farmer, was born in Salt Rock Township, Sept. 24, 1840. His parents, Henry and Elizabeth Ann (Crabb) Rhoads, are mentioned elsewhere. Milton H. was reared a farmer, an occupation that he has always followed. At the breaking out of the war, in 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served his country as a soldier on the Union side; he was a Corporal. Mr. Rhoads has one of the best watered farms in the county, consisting of 207 acres, on which he erected, in 1877, a large and commodious residence, the finest in the township. On the place is a never-failing spring or well. He is largely engaged in stock farming, and makes a specialty of registered Spanish Merino sheep, at which he has been very successful. He has served as Trustee of the township. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Encampment of the G. A. R., and of the Methodist Church. Politically speaking, he is a Republican, and, in a general sense, is one of the most enterprising men of his township. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 968
	Bowling Green Twp. - JOHN H. RIDGEWAY Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 686
	Marion Twp. - ELIAS RILEY was born in Sussex County, Del., Dec. 12, 1804, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Bennett) Riley; the former was of English and the latter of Irish ancestry, and both natives of the above State. Mr. Riley came to Pickaway County, Ohio, and thence to Marion County in 1827, entering in Marion Township, with his brother William, 240 acres of land and residing thereon twelve years. Mar. 12, 1846, he purchased of the Government 240 acres in Pleasant Township, which he sold in 1871 to John Owens, for $88 per acre. Mr. Riley was married Feb. 6, 1834, to Sarah A. Moore, a daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca (Biggerstaff) Moore, of French and English ancestry, and natives of Virginia. They came to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1816 and moved to Marion County in 1827. The father died in 1860, aged seventy-nine years, and the mother in 1861, aged about seventy-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Riley were the parents of six children, four of whom are now living, namely: Isaac N., born Feb. 21, 1838; Rebecca J., Feb. 22,1840; Lizzie A., June 18, 1843; Hannah W., Feb. 21, 1848; Jacob B. was born Dec. 13, 1834, and died Nov. 19, 1850; and Benjamin B. was born June 2, 1836, and died Feb. 2, 1858; Mrs. Riley was born June 7, 1814, and died June 23, 1883. Mr. Riley is a retired farmer, having in all 158 acres of land and a comfortable frame residence located upon South Main street. He is a respected citizen, a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 622
	Big Island Twp. - HORACE W. RILEY was born Dec. 27, 1848, in Marion Township, son of John P. and Sarah Riley, of Scotch-Irish descent, who came from Pennsylvania about 1830, locating in Marion. They raised a family of six children, and the mother still survives. Sept. 6, 1873, he married Miss J. Brisendine, daughter of James and Martha Brisendine, of Georgia. They have four children - Almeda, Maud, James and John. In 1881, he sold his Hardin County farm, purchasing, where he now resides 160 acres, paying $60 per acre; it is valued now at $80 per acre. His farm is drained by 700 rods of tile. Two good barns are on his place, the larger being built in 1882, costing $800. Mr. Riley owns two registered horses - "Marquis" and "Belmont Hamlet." Marquis is a full blooded Clydesdale, imported in 1879 by the Powell Brothers, of Pennsylvania, from whom Mr. Riley bought him; he is five years old. Belmont Hamlet is only three years old, and a full blooded Hambletonian, Kentucky breed. Mr. Riley is fitting him for the track. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 667
	Marion Twp. - JAMES B. RILEY is the youngest of seven children born to John P. and Sarah A. (Malone) Riley. The common school gave him his education; he remained on the farm until marriage, which occurred Dec. 29, 1875, to Miss Ella Conley, daughter of Edmund and Jane A. Conley. The name of their one child is Ollie. Mr. Riley inherited from his father's large estate 100 acres; this he keeps in good repair, on which he has already buried 400 rods of tile. His barn was built in 1856. Mr. Riley enrolls his name with the Democracy, is an active member of the I. O. O. F., and is liberal with his means to all benevolent and charitable objects. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 623
	Marion Twp.- JOHN P. RILEY, deceased, was born Dec. 8, 1814; he was a son of John and Jane Riley; the former was born in Ireland and educated there for a Roman Catholic priest, but, abandoning the faith, he sailed for America and became one of the first settlers of Pennsylvania. With his wife, who was of German extraction, he removed to Marion County in 1831, locating in Marion Township. This family numbered four children — Jane M., wife of Horace Allen, of Delaware, Ohio; Smith, of Kansas; Ellen M., wife of Marvin Edgerton (deceased), formerly of Iowa, now of Cincinnati, Ohio; and John P. John Riley's death occurred in 1840, aged about eighty-five years; his wife survived him nine years, dying in 1849. The subject of this memoir married, Mar. 3,1841, Miss Sarah A. Malone, daughter of Richard and Rebecca (Arthur) Malone, of English descent; they were natives of Kentucky and Virginia respectively, and emigrated to Ohio, and to Marion County in 1832, settling in Marion Township. Mr. Riley bought 160 acres of land. There were born to them eight children, two of whom are living—Sarah and Martha J. Richard M. died in 1870, aged seventy-six years; his wife died several years before. Mr. and Mrs. Riley were blessed with seven children— John R., born Oct. 6, 1842; Almeda E., Nov. 11, 1844; Horace W., Dec. 27, 1846; Martha O., Apr. 12, 1849; Thomas P., Aug. 30, 1850; and James B., June 4, 1856. Joseph W., born Aug. 3, 1859, died Sept. 10, 1869. Their mother was born Apr. 6, 1824. Our subject obtained such an education as the pioneer days afforded. He learned the cooper's trade when fifteen, and followed it about five years. After this he turned his attention to agriculture and the rearing of stock. He was a resident of this county, one of the leading farmers, and the owner of 700 acres of productive land. He began in life with nothing save his iron will and strong and ready hand, and accumulated the above possessions, leaving an estate of $40,000. He was an honored and respected citizen; was a Democrat in politics, and with his family associated with the Presbyterian Church, to which he was a liberal contributor when called upon. His death took place Apr. 2, 1879. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 622
	Marion Twp. - JOHN S. RILEY is a native of Marion County, born Sept. 6, 1832, the son of John J. and Betsey M. (Seymore) Riley, of English and Irish extraction respectively, and natives of New York and Ohio. Having married in Pickaway County, Ohio, they came to. Marion County at a very early date, where they lived and died, he in 1863, aged about sixty years, and she on Aug. 18, 1873, aged eighty-three years. Mr. Riley, the subject of this sketch, having finished his education at Kenton, Ohio, married Catharine A. Campbell, daughter of Francis and Betsey Campbell, and eight children have been born to them, six living—Francis O, Chester G., Catherine, John E., William and Thomas. Ellen and James (twin to Thomas) are deceased. Mr. Riley owns a farm of 145 acres located in Salt Rock Township, which he has been renting since 1878. He is at present a resident of Marion. While a citizen of Salt Rock, he was a Justice of the Peace three years, its Trustee two years, and connected with the School Board nearly all the time. Since coming to town he has been a member of the Council two years. He associates with the Free-Will Baptist Church, is liberal with his means and is a supporter of the Democracy. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 623
	Montgomery Twp. - SAMUEL R. RILEY is a native of Montgomery Township, born Feb. 3, 1857, the only son of William Riley. He was educated wholly at the common school, and was married Oct. 1, 1878, to Hannah M. Miller, daughter of George W. and Mary (Endreken) Miller. The name of their only child is George William, born Sept. 25, 1879. Mr. Riley is a promising young man, being strictly moral, energetic and business like. Already he has accumulated a property of $3,000. He is a Republican, and a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and she belongs to the M. E. Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 856
	Montgomery Twp. - WILLIAM RILEY was born Oct. 20, 1823, the son of William and Vezy Riley, of English extraction, and natives of Delaware, who came to Ohio, settling in Marion County at a very early date, having obtained a deed of some land in this county even before the war of 1812. They had six children, three still living—John, William and Robert. The deceased were Nancy, Patience and an infant son, George. The mother died in 1829, but the father survived until 1846. William Riley, having received a fair education from the district schools, married, Feb. 23, 1851, Elizabeth Powell, born Mar. 3, 1831, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Powell, natives of Wales. They have had five children—Lydia J., born Jan. 31, 1852; Mary E., Aug. 22, 1854; Samuel R., Feb. 3, 1857; Sarah E., Oct. 12, 1859, and Princess I., June 24, 1863. Mrs. Riley's death occurred Oct. 9, 1880. Mr. Riley received a small pittance from his father's estate, but has accumulated a snug little fortune, having now 145 acres of land, valued at $70 per acre. He was born, reared, and has always lived in this county. He enjoys the confidence of the community in which he resides, is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and is a Republican. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 856
	Prospect Twp. - JACOB C. RINGER Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 938
	Prospect Twp. - JOHN Q. ROADS Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 938
	Prospect Twp. - J. J. ROBERTS Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 939
	Prospect Twp. - DANIEL T. ROBINSON Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 939
	Tully Twp. - MRS. CATHERINE (RISER) ROSTON was born Mar. 16, 1822, in Wurtemberg, Germany; when aged six years she was brought to America, settling at Zoar, Ohio, then at Lexington, Ohio, but in 1841 came to Marion County, locating near the "Canaan Church" in Tully Township. Our subject worked by day or week until about thirty years old, when she married James Roston; they lived until 1873 in Morrow County, Ohio. She at present owns her farm of forty acres, and ahs acquired a good source of income. She has been a faithful member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He owns twenty acres of good land adjoining his mother's. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1002
	Prospect Twp. - WILLIAM A. RUSSELL Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 939
	Prospect Twp. - WILLIAM M. RUSSELL Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 940
	Prospect Twp. - ORSAMUS RUTTER Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 940

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