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| Bowling Green Twp. - BENJAMIN SAGER Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 686 |
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| Bowling Green Twp. - BENJAMIN F. SAGER Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 687 |
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| Bowling Green Twp. - LUCAS L. SAGER Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 687 |
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| Big Island Twp. - JOHN A. SAPPINGTON was born Oct. 17, 1839, the son of Elias and Mary Sappington; she a native of New Hampshire, he a native of Pike County, Ohio. They moved to Big Island about 1830. John A. was a three months' soldier. He married, in June, 1862, Miss Mary King, daughter of James King. She died three years later, leaving one child - Narcissa. Mr. S. married again in 1868, Miss Rachel Postle, daughter of John and Mary Postle, of this place. Their children are three, one dying an infant; Bertha and John survive. Mr. S. inherited the old homestead of seventy acres, value at $60 per acre. He and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 667 |
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| Bowling Green Twp. - HENRY SCHOTTE Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 688 |
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| Marion Twp. - GEORGE SCHWEINFURTH was born in Germany, Mar. 28, 1845; is a son of George and Barbara Schweinfurth, who still resides in Germany. He was reared to manhood in his native place, and in 1866 crossed the waters to America. He came to Marion, then went to Indianapolis; thence to Chicago; and in 1869 back to Germany. Returning to the United States in 1870, he settled in Marion, ran a cooper shop five years, employing from four to five men, and Apr. 1, 1870, established the City Bakery. He bought the Schweinfurth Block in 1877, and in 1882, erected his residence on South Main, which cost $5,000; he also owns the square occupied by the "wigwam" and other buildings. Mar. 22, 1870, he married Christina, daughter of Jacob and Christina Bensley, and has four children - Frank, Bertie, Edna and George. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 627 |
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| Richland Twp. - DANIEL SEITER, SR., a highly respected citizen of Richland Township, Marion Co., Ohio, was born in Baden, Germany, Aug. 13, 1813, and emigrated with his parents, Jacob and Magdalena Seiter, to America in 1830. He bought ninety-five acres of timber land, on which they settled, and cleared about fifty acres, where he still resides. The father died in 1851, aged seventy-three years, and the mother in 1880, aged eighty-seven years. He was married to Miss Margaret Klingel, who is still his companion, Jan. 3, 1841. This union has been blessed with ten children, seven sons and three daughters, a daughter and son dying in infancy; two were killed in the late rebellion, and four sons and two daughters are still living. Mr. Seiter purchased the old homestead, and owned several good farms of which he has disposed. He has been a hard worker, clearing about one hundred acres of heavy timbered land. He and companion have been members of the German Methodist Episcopal Church for over thirty years, with which he has been officially connected for many years. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 961 |
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| Prospect Twp. - P. C. SELLS Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 940 |
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Tully Twp. - TIMOTHY SHARROCK was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1819, the son of Timothy and Ellen (Cronck) Sharrock, who were married and removed to Senecaville, Guernsey County, before the war of 1812, where they lived and died, the father in the summer of 1879, aged ninety five years; his brother Benjamin died at Iberia in January, 1881, aged one hundred and seven years. Timothy's grandfather, Rev. James Sharrock, served as Chaplain in the war of the Revolution, and died in the same county as his brother, about 1826, aged ninety-five years. Mrs. Sharrock died in the winter of 1840, aged ninety-five years. Timothy is the ninth of twelve children. He was reared on a farm, and his advantages for an education were limited; he helped to clear the homestead, and remained at home until he attained his majority. In the fall of 1841, he settled in Crawford County, Ohio. In 1857, he moved to Tully Township, buying eighty acres of woodland of Joseph Moody. He was obliged to clear a site for a home. He made several additions, owning at present 233 acres; has one corner in Three Locusts, so that his residence and three houses and lots belonging to him lie in the village. His marriage took place in 1841, to Miss Jane Overly, daughter of John and Mary Overly. They have had nine children, four living - Ellen, wife of John P. Watts; James, married to Rebecca Reed; William W., to Phoebe Swisher, and George W., to Elizabeth Reichert. Mr. and Mrs. Sharrock have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church forty years. He has served in nearly all the offices of the church, and was a prominent contributor to the building of Whetstone Chapel. He left Guernsey Chapel with $5, and came into Tully Township with $100. He is one of the solid financial men of his township. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1002 |
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| Bowling Green Twp. - HENRY L. SHORT Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 688 |
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| JOHN SHORT Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 688 |
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| Marion Twp. - ISAAC SHUPP, proprietor of Shupp's Restaurant, was born in Crawford County, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1835, son of Michael and Susanna (Miller) Shupp, natives of Dauphin County, Penn., and the parents of fourteen children; of these Isaac is the eldest. He lived on a farm till 1858, at which time he took up the cabinet trade and worked three years at Wingert's Corners, Crawford County; at the expiration of this time, he came to Marion and followed carpentering and painting eight years; worked one year at Cardington, running a planer for J. S. Peck, then returned to Marion. He became a partner in the Huber Manufacturing Company in 1873, and retained an interest till its incorporation in 1875, when he invested a stock of $5,300. He was in the employment of this company up to Jan. 1, 1883, when he engaged in his present business. In 1882, he erected his brick building, at a cost of $3,500. Sept. 6, 1857, he was married to Miss Catharine Stoze, a daughter of John Stoze, and a native of Petersburg, Penn. They have one child - Alice - wife of Frank Miller. They have three children - Martin V., Katie M., and Charlie I. Mr. Shupp and family are members of the Evangelical Association; Mr. Shupp is also a member of the Royal Arcanum. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 628 |
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| Bowling Green Twp. - JOSEPH SIFRITT is the sixth son and ninth child, and the only surviving member of a family of eleven children. He was born in Madison County, Ohio, July 9, 1836; his father, John Sifritt, was a native of Virginia, and while a single man came to Ohio at a very early day and located in Madison County. Here he was married to Harriet Chapman, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Stone) Chapman, who was also a native of Virginia. They lived in Madison County about twenty-four years, when they moved to Green Camp Township, Marion County, where he died in 1850 and his wife Harriett in 1873. They had eleven children, all except the subject of this sketch dying between the ages of twenty-one and forty-four years. Joseph M. Sifritt was reared on the occupation of farming, and has made it the business of his life. January, 1862, he was married to Mary Bell, a daughter of Jesse and Margaret (Sanders) Bell; the last named were natives of Pennsylvania and Kentucky respectively, and came with their parents to Ohio when quite young. After their marriage, which occurred Apr. 9, 1822, they settled in Union County; subsequently they settled in Bowling Green Township, February, 1831. Mr. Bell afterward moved to Union County, but finally returned to Marion County, where he died in 1873. His wife Margaret is still (1883) living, in her seventy-ninth year. They had nine children, seven of whom are living, namely, William, Samuel, Jonathan, Nancy, Hannah, Elizabeth and Mary. Joseph H. and Mary (Bell) Sifritt have had a family of four children - James W., born Aug. 12, 1864; Norman and Thomas (twins) were born Apr. 10, 1871, and Truman died Sept. 2, 1872; Lenora A., was born Oct. 24, 1862, and died Sept. 2, 1864. Joseph H. Sifritt was brought to Green Camp to this county by his parents, when he was but three months old. Thirty years afterward he moved to his present home in Bowling Green Township, where he has lived sixteen years. Thus it will be seen he has been a constant resident of this county for forty-six years. He owns 201 acres of land, finely improved, with a commodious frame residence and outbuildings. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. at La Rue, is a Republican in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 689 |
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| Tully Twp. - JACOB SLAGLE is a native of Athens County, Ohio, and a son of Joseph and Mary Slagle. His father's family lived at one time in Pickaway County, Ohio, then in Scott Township; later, near Marion, but at present resides in Hardin County, Ohio. The old gentleman, seventy-four years of age, is still hale and hearty. Jacob received a fair education, but has followed farming all his days. He purchased this farm of 140 acres at $60 per acre in 1874. He is a consistent Christian, having been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church the past sixteen years, having served in nearly every official capacity. He is raising good stock, and in cattle, preferring the Durham blood. He married, Mar. 2, 1858, Miss Jane Foos. His children are Mary A., wife of Jones Miller, Joseph A., Elizabeth M. and E. Grant. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1002 |
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Twp. - DAVID SMITH, second son of Samuel and Mary G. (McWilliams) Smith, was born in Waldo Township Jan. 28, 1845; obtaining a good practical education, he wedded, Feb. 20, 1868, Catherine E. Livingston, a daughter of Matthias and Elizabeth (Eshelman) Livingston, descendants of old England, and both now deceased—Mrs. L., about 1853, aged forty-one years, and Mr. L. several years prior. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of five children—Mary E., born Mar. 25, 1869: Francis M., Oct. 29, 1870; Ella R., Sept. 11, 1872; Samuel D., Jan. 4, 1875; and Harry W. L., Mar. 16, 1878. Mr. Smith has a farm of 106 acres, well drained and fenced. As a citizen, he is respected; as a Democrat, true; as a Granger, constant; and as a Christian, faithful to the Free-Will Baptist Church, to which Mrs. S. also belongs. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 747 |
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Twp. - ISAAC SMITH is the third son and fifth child of eight children born to John P. and Naomi Smith. His birth occurred in Marion Township Feb. 28, 1839. He received a common-school education and remained with his parents, clearing up the old homestead, until his twenty-first year; at this time he purchased seventy-eight acres in Claridon Township; he continued at home three more years, when he purchased his present farm, consisting then of 110 acres. In 1878, he added thirty acres, and in 1883 fifty acres more. He is thorough farmer, raising a good deal of fine stock. May 31, 1867, he married Miss Kate Landon, a daughter of James Landon, who was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1841. Her mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Kennedy, and her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Ohio, residing in Delaware County till 1840, when they moved to Prospect Township, this county. They had six children, of whom Isaac was the youngest. He served through the war of 1812, receiving a wound in an engagement; he died Dec. 20, 1852. John P. Smith was born in Augusta County, Va., Sept. 13, 1803, and Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson County, same State, May 31 of the same year; they were married July 30, 1826. In 1829, they emigrated to Ohio, in wagons, settling two and one-half miles east of Marion, entering eighty acres. Subsequently he increased this to 400 acres, clearing the most of it himself. There were eight children - William (deceased), Jacob, Mary (deceased), Martha, Margaret, George, Isaac and James. Mr. Smith has a valuable farm, upon which he has made all the improvements. In 1873, he built a residence costing $1,500. He is a Republican in politics. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 629 |
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| Big Island Twp. - J. K. SMITH is one of the solid, thriving citizens of Big Island Township. He was born July 26, 1842, a native of Marion County and son of John P. and Naomi Smith, who arrived from Virginia in 1829, settling in this county, where they still live, aged eighty years. Originally, the family were from Germany. At twenty one, J. K. left home, and rented farms for four years. Sept. 25, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary Beaver, daughter of William and Marian Beaver, who hail from England. They named their four children Harry, Ralph W., James C. and Florence I. After marriage, he worked upon rented farms for three years more, when he bought 109 acres in Grand Prairie Township, continuing five years. In 1876 he purchased his present home of 240 acres of valuable land, at $33 per acre, now worth $65 per acre. This season (1883) he has built a large bank barn, at a cost of $1,000, and an attractive house costing $2,000. He is improving all his property. The Chicago & Atlantic Railroad bisects his farm. He was Town Trustee for two years. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 667 |
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Twp. - JAMES SMITH is a native of Harrison County, Ohio, born July 1, 1832, the son of Joseph and Nancy (Martin) Smith, natives of Virginia, and of German and Scotch extraction respectively. They were married in their native State, coming to Ohio and the above county about 1815, where they both died; the father in 1836, aged about forty years; the mother in 1877, in her seventy-seventh year; five of their seven children survive — Sarah, wife of Benjamin Reed, of Nebraska; Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Howser; Joseph, James, and Ann, wife of John Rifle, of Harrison County. Luther and John are dead. Mr. James Smith lived with Jacob Howser, from his tenth year until he wedded, Feb. 10, 1856, Miss Louisa Martin, born Mar. 15, 1838. Their children were Lillie E., born Feb. 11, 1858; Francis D., Jan. 11, 1861, and Loring C., Jan. 15, 1868. Mrs. Smith passed away in April, 1879. Mr. Smith is a respectable citizen, having served the township as Trustee three years. He is a Republican and an active member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 747 |
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Twp. - JOHN J. SMITH is the son of William and Eliza (Miller) Smith, natives of the British Isle, the former born in Yorkshire, 1799, the latter in Lincolnshire in May, 1811; while young, they emigrated to America, and were married in Canada. After residing there about three years. Mr. Smith died, aged thirty- eight years. Some time later, Mrs. Smith came to the States, stopping one year in Huron County, Ohio; thence settling permanently in Claridon Township, residing still with John J., our subject, now aged seventy-two years. Her other two children are James J., and Alice, wife of Monroe J. Simons, of Fredericktown, Knox County, Ohio. John J. Smith was reared and educated by Josiah Boyce, of Marion, whose schools he attended. He served ten months in the late war, enlisting in Company I, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn., in August, 1863; Apr. 7, 1864, his wedding with Rebecca Geyer was celebrated. She is the daughter of Andrew and Cassander (Linder) Geyer, of German and Welsh extraction respectively. The fruits of this union are five children, three living —Elenora A., Ada A., and Marion J. W. The deceased were William and Josiah. Mr. Smith owns 110 acres of good land, valued at $65 per acre; commands the respect of his neighbors, and politically is Independent. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 747 |
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Twp. - JOHN S. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Waldo, was born in Franklin County, Penn., May 13, 1838, and is a son of Frederick and Mary (Snider) Smith, of Franklin County, Penn. Frederick Smith was born May 9, 1810, and his wife in 1812. They were married in Franklin County, Penn., where Mrs. Smith died in September 1856, and where Mr. Smith, at present resides. They had a family of ten children, of whom our subject is the second son and third child. He was raised on the farm and was educated in the common schools. Mr. Smith was married to Miss Annie Elizabeth Hoke, daughter of William and Mary (Shearer) Hoke, Mar. 6, 1862, and then moved on a farm near London, Franklin County, Penn., and remained there two years. They then came to Waldo Township and moved on a farm of 101 acres, one and a half miles southeast of Waldo, which was deeded to Mrs. S. by her father. Their married life has been blessed with eight children, of whom Mary M. and Wilda were born in Franklin County, Penn., and six were born in the State Ohio. Their names were Arthur McLellan, John R., Willy H., Harry S., Lottie M., Clarence V. Of these Wilda and Lotta M. are deceased. Besides carrying on his farm Mr. Smith is engaged in raising stock. Mr. Smith in politics is a Democrat. Mrs. Smith's parents came to Waldo Township in 1865, and settled about a mile south of Waldo. Mr. Hoke bought 168 acres of land, where they resided for some time, and then moved to the farm where George Gearhiser now lives; they lived there one year when his first wife died; and the same year he married again and moved to Parsons, Kan., where he resided until his death. Mr. Hoke died at the age of seventy years one month and fourteen days. His remains were brought to Waldo and buried in the Waldo Cemetery. He left a widow and son. Mr. Hoke was born and raised on the old homestead in Franklin County, Penn. They had eight children five living and three deceased. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1027 |
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Twp. - S. N. SMITH, grocery merchant, was born in Prospect Township, Sept. 19, 1846. He lived on his father's farm until 1877, when, on account of failing health caused by a sunstroke, he left the farm, came to Prospect Village, and was engaged in the butchering business until the spring of 1879, when he bought a stock of groceries and fitted up a store; since then, he has been keeping a general stock of staple and fancy groceries. The store is neatly arranged, is the best one in the village, and on account of the liberal patronage that he receives from the citizens his stock is kept fresh, being constantly replaced by new purchases. He is genial, accommodating and enterprising, and deserves success. His sales average about $7,000 per annum. Mr. Smith is a son of Thomas and Sophia (Transue) Smith, mentioned elsewhere. He was married, Oct. 31, 1870, to Miss Mary E. Willauer, a daughter of J. P. Willauer, of Thompson Township, Delaware Co., Ohio. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 941 |
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Twp. - SAMUEL SMITH, son of David and Catherine (Willey) Smith, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1821. His father was a native of Connecticut, and of English stock; his mother, a native of Washington County, Penn., but of German extraction. They came to Fairfield County, Ohio, a short time, but pushed into the Northern part of Delaware County about 1818, and became residents of Marion County for about fifty years. His decease occurred Sept. 28, 1870. His wife survived him until Oct. of 1882. Samuel attended the common school, more or less, until his twenty-first year, living with his parents and Henry Willey, mastering in the meantime the cabinet-maker's trade, under the guidance of William Manser. He followed this occupation successfully twenty-seven years. Oct. 16, 1842, occurred his union with Miss Mary McWilliams, born Aug. 22, 1821, a daughter of Samuel and Francis (Martin) McWilliams. Two children have been born to them—Noah W. (born Aug. 7, 1843) and David (born Jan. 28, 1845). Mr. Smith's farm comprises 200 acres, which is excellent in quality and worth $100 per acre. He inherited a very limited property, but has a flattering prospect at present. He is a Democrat and a good citizen. He contributes to the Free-Will Baptist Church and for all charitable purposes. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 748 |
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Twp. - THOMAS SMITH was born in Haycock Township, Bucks Co., Penn., and is one of the early settlers of this county still living. He passed his early years on the farm in Pennsylvania, and at the age of eighteen years, learned the carpenter's trade. He arrived in Prospect Township Apr. 16, 1838. In 1838. he bought forty acres of land, at $5.62 per acre, one mile west of Prospect Village. It was covered with a heavy growth of timber, and was also considered very wet land. On this place he built a small log house, into which he moved with his wife and one child. Subsequently, he added to this farm thirty-four acres of wild land, at $6.37 per acre, and afterward another piece of twenty acres, partly improved, for which he paid $1,200. The last piece of land he afterward sold for $2,500, and still owns the home farm of seventy-four acres, which he improved principally by his own labor. The log cabin has finally given place to a fine frame residence and other outbuildings, and it is one of the best improved farms in the township. The horse stable on the place is forty-two feet long, and made especially for the keeping of horses. Mr. Smith is a Democrat, and has served in various local offices; was Assessor of the Township during the war; has also served as Trustee, etc. He has been a member of the Lutheran Church since eighteen years of age, which church he served as Deacon several years. He is still hale and hearty, and prepared to enjoy the fortune which he has honestly earned in a lifetime of industry; enjoying, as he passes down the pathway of life, the confidence and respect of all the people with whom he has lived so long. He was married, Dec. 22, 1835, to Sophia Transue, of Williams Township. Northampton Co., Penn., and has three children, as follows: Mary Ann, now the wife of Nathan Moll, of St. Louis, Mo.; Lavina, the wife of J W. Gast. of Prospect, and Samuel N., a grocery merchant in Prospect Village. Mr. Smith has retired from active business and now resides in the village of Prospect. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 941 |
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Claridon Twp. - WILLIAM J. SMITH is a native of Ross County, Ohio, born July 30, 1828, the son of Jefferson and Catherine (Hines) Smith, of German blood, but natives of Virginia and Ohio. They were married in the above county in 1827, and removed in 1834 to what is at present Morrow County. Mr. Smith, born Mar. 5, 1807, died in Tully Township May 2, 1883; Mrs. Smith, born in July, 1811, died Mar. 9, 1869. They were the parents of eleven children—Ellen and Jefferson (deceased); the survivors are William J., Ann, Harriet, Martha E., Jacob O., John N., Nancy J., Jeremiah and Mary C. Mr. Smith, the subject of this memoir, educated himself thoroughly in the common schools, and taught ten terms, fanning summers. He continued at home until wedded, Aug. 23, 1849, to Nancy H. McCluer, born May 28, 1828, a daughter of Hugh and Hannah (Pettenger) McCluer, natives of Ohio, and of German and Irish ancestry. Eight children have been born to them, six surviving—Alfred M., born Oct. 9, 1850; George W., Oct. 11, 1854; Elmore C., Oct. 2. 1853; Hugh E., May 30, 1861; Jefferson L., Aug. 18. 1863; and William M., Sept. 19, 1869; James P., born Aug. 15, 1852, died May 30, 1854; Hannah C., born June 3, 1857, died July 7, 1857. Mr. Smith has a farm of 160 acres of desirable land, valued at $75 per acre, which he cultivates with much care. He has resided on this place over thirty years, and rears graded stock. Mr. Smith enlisted in his country's defense Sept. 9, 1864, in Company K, One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and fought at Overall's Creek, the Cedars, and in various skirmishes. His honorable discharge dates "Fairfax Seminary, Va., June 26, 1865." Jefferson M. Smith, his brother, enlisted in October, 1861, to serve three years; he was overtaken by sickness, and he died at Stanford, Ky., Feb. 13, 1862, aged seventeen years. He was a member of Company C, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Another brother, Jacob C., entered the same company and regiment, and participated in many hard-fought battles, including the Atlanta campaign; was discharged after a service of three years, Dec. 14, 1864. John N., a third brother, served the same time in Company C, Eighty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Smith is a much respected citizen, having been Trustee of the Township six years, and its Assessor one year. He is a Republican in politics, a temperance man, and a liberal contributor to the churches and to all charitable objects. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 748 |
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| Tully Twp. - CHRISTOPHER STEINHELFER was born Feb. 14, 1820, in Germany, the son of George and Mary Steinhelfer. He was brought to this country by his uncle Christopher Dingle, when eighteen months old. His passage cost $55, which he was obliged to repay in later years; he lived several months with this uncle, and also with Jacob Shear several years. In 1848, he bought forty acres of his present farm, which now comprises 190 acres; his house cost $2,000, and his barn $1,000; he values his farm at $15,000. As another evidence of his ability to work he has cleared 100 acres of land, and never found but two men that could keep up raking and binding after his cradling. In 1838, he married Lydia Crock, daughter of George and Eve Crock, of Crawford County, Ohio. Fourteen children were born to them, three dying young. The living are George, Henry, John, Tobias, Samuel, William, Elizabeth (wife of Frank Rush), Joseph, James, Daniel, and Mary J. His wife died in 1872, and May 18, 1875, he married Mrs. Barbara Purpey, and they have had four children - Henry A.; Sophia A., wife of John Allmen; Emma J., widow of Joseph Moore, and Elizabeth C., wife of William Steinhelfer. Mr. S. and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been Class-Leader and Steward. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1003 |
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| Tully Twp. - JACOB H. SULSER is one of Tully's wealthiest citizens, living in the northeast part of the township. He came from Baden, Germany, where he was born of humble parentage, Sept. 30, 1835. His mother, with $18 in money, landed with him when ten years of age at New York, having shipped as a common steerage immigrant; they immediately found their way to Galion, where they lived with Louis Boyal for two years. Their mother married George Buch, of Whetstone, Crawford Co., Ohio; they passed the first winter with nothing but blankets for doors to the cabin. Mrs. B is still living, though her husband died in 1857. Jacob married when twenty-one, living with his father-in-law, George Brick, one year; then receiving forty acres from both his father and father-in-law, he located near his father's farm. He built a cabin upon it, and lived there three months, when his father's death caused him to return to his mother, with whom he lived till 1861. Mr. Sulser served three years in the civil war, and was engaged in thirteen battles, received three slight wounds, never taken prisoner, never wholly disabled, marched with Sherman to the sea, and was honorably discharged in July of 1864. His regiment was the Eighty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Upon his return from the service, he found he had saved $1,000 of his pay as a soldier, with which he purchased eighty acres of his present farm, which he has increased to 360 acres, nearly clear of indebtedness. For the past thirty years, he and his wife have been identified with the German Reformed Church, located in Whetstone Township, which church he has served in every official capacity. Mr. Sulser has also plied the carpenter's trade for the past seven years. The products of his labor are the comfortable residences of Adam Christman, Benjamin Shearer and David Jones. His marriage to Miss Elizabeth Brick took place Sept. 11, 1856, and thirteen children have been born to them, three dying in infancy. Their names are Jacob W., George A., Mary (wife of W. Pletche, of Whetstone Township), Catherine, John, Samuel, William, Henry, Manda and Tilla (twins). Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1003 |
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| Big Island Twp. - JOSEPH SULT was born Feb. 26, 1841, in Cass County, Ind., but his parents, Daniel and Henrietta Sult were natives of Ohio. His father's people came from Germany, and his grandfather Blocksom was in the war of 1812. When Joseph was eleven years old his father died, but he remained with his mother until his twenty-first year, when he enlisted in defense of his country, in 1862, in Company E, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His service continued three years, engaging at Chickasaw Bluffs. Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Jackson, Grand Coteau, Sabine Cross Roads and Forts Gaines, and Morgan. He was honorably discharged May 25, 1865. Dec. 21, 1865, he married Ellen Berry, daughter of John Berry, of Marion, but her death took place three months later. He married again, Apr. 7, 1867, Mary A. Holverstott, daughter of Jacob and Mary Holverstott, of Marion. Their union has been crowned with three children, one dying an infant; the living are Joseph W. and Mary Ella. Mr. Sult rented, first ten years of married life, but bought, where he now resides, in 1877, eighty-two acres, paying $44 per acre; he values it to-day at $5,000. He is draining and improving his farm generally. He raises considerable gain annually, and keeps the best of stock. Mr. Sult owns a one-half interest in an Aultman-Taylor traction engine, a Huber separator and a Victor huller. He was the first to introduce the Aultman Taylor machines into the county. He has threshed as high as 18,000 bushels of grain in a season. With horse-power, he threshed 1,010 bushels of oats in nine hours! He and his wife have been consistent Christians since early life, holding a membership at present with the Evangelical Church, he having acted in all officials relations. He is a thrifty, substantial citizen. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 667 |