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.
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Publ. Chicago; Leggett, Conaway & Co. -
1883

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	Grand Prairie Twp. - DANIEL WALTERS. Daniel Walters was born in Pennsylvania in 1763, having married there. He removed to near Kingston, Pickaway Co., Ohio, in 1794, residing there until 1801, when his parents entered 240 acres in Scott Township (this county), and he moved upon it. He had thirteen children—nine living. His death took place in 1848, and his remains were buried in Rocky Fork Cemetery, Grand Prairie Township. His oldest son was Jacob Walters, born in 1797. He went to Circleville, and enlisted in the war prevailing at that time, and served to its close. Upon his return, he resided in Grand Prairie Township until 1849, when he removed to Upper Sandusky, dying six years later, and was buried in the Old Mission's Graveyard at that place. He had married Kate A. Wetzel, a daughter of Anthony Wetzel, and a niece of Lewis Wetzel. They had seven children—four of whom are living— Daniel, Anthony, Catherine A. (wife of Peter Withers), and John C. The deceased are William H., Jacob and George. The mother died Sept. 26, 1845, aged forty-eight years, one month and one day. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 777
	Grand Prairie Twp.- G. W. WALTERS, farmer, was born in this county Oct. 10, 1842, and came to Grand Prairie Township with Philip Retterer in 1845, having been left an orphan when young. He has since been a resident of the township. He has one of the largest farms in the county, containing 836 acres of land. On this farm, in 1875, he erected a commodious and elegant residence, in which he lives. Politically speaking, he is a Republican, and has served his township in many of its local offices, and may be justly ranked as one of the prominent citizens of Marion County. Mr. Walter's farm is stocked with some 1,500 sheep, a large number of cattle, and other stock. He was married Dec. 13, 1806, to Lucretia Shoots, a daughter of the pioneer, Laudy Shoots. They have a family of five children. Mr. and Mrs. Walters are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 777
	Marion Twp. - JAMES C. WALTERS, deceased, was a "Buckeye," born in Marion, Apr. 16, 1847. He was the son of Thomas and Mary (Cunningham) Walters, of Wales. Mr. Walters crossed the ocean, married in this country and died here. He was the older of two children: Mary, wife of Thomas Campbell, was his sister. James C. obtained his growth in Marion, graduating at the union schools. He taught four years in the township, commencing when eighteen. He began his trade, harness-making, in his seventeenth year, but ill health compelled him to abandon it. After teaching as above, he resumed the business, under T. J. Magruder, continuing as an amateur three years. In 1869, he united in business with Mr. Brigel, and Walters & Brigel prosecuted their trade together two years. The firm dissolving, Mr. Walters continued alone till death. He was upright in character and successful in business. He consummated his marriage Apr. 20, 1869, with Ida M. Campbell, a daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Campbell, and a native of Marion Township. There were born to them three children, two surviving— Claude C. and Bertha B. Gloria B. died Feb. 13, 1883. having been born Oct. 23, 1877. Mr. Walters erected a tine brick residence in 1879; also a fine business room, 17 South Main street. He was Township Treasurer, and a member of the Council four terms. He was connected with the I. O. O. F., and he closed his earthly career Feb. 8, 1880, a member of the Baptist Church, with which his widow continues in communion. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 643
	Prospect Twp. - WASHINGTON PIKE WARD, farmer. Prospect, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1858, and is a son of William Ward, a native of Shropshire, England, and who died in Delaware County, Ohio, in 1861. His mother was Sarah A. (Howison) Ward, born in Prince William County, Va., Feb. 6, 1814. The Howisons were from Scotland, and trace their ancestry to John Howison, a burgess of the city of Edinburgh in 1450, and were of kin to Sir William Wallace. The American branch of the Howison family, of whom our subject is a descendant, settled in Prince William County, Va., from whom numerous branches are scattered throughout the United States. The first husband of Mr. Ward's mother was Benjamin F. Thomas, to whom she was married in June, 1836, at Washington City, D. C. Mr. Thomas was also a native of Prince William County, Va. At Mr. Thomas' death she was left with eight children, with whom she came to Delaware County, Ohio, in 1856. The names of the children were Mary, Virginia, Catharine Juliette, John H. (the present Clerk of Marion County), Charles E. and Benjamin F. After their arrival in Delaware County, in 1857, Mrs. Thomas was married to William Ward, who, as before stated, died in 1861. Mrs. Ward is still living, and resides with her son, Washington P. Ward, a mile and a half east of Prospect Village. The latter was married, Dec. 12, 1882, to Miss May Armontrout, a daughter of Abel Armontrout, of Cardington, Morrow Co., Ohio. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 943
	Bowling Green Twp. - EPHRAIM H. WATKINS Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 691
	Marion Twp. - THOMAS P. WATKINS, of the firm of Watkins Bros., importers and dealers in French horses, was born in Prospect Township, and at the formation of the firm of Watkins Bros., of Prospect, he became a member, and has since been identified with its extensive business. Since June, 1881, he has had charge of the livery business in Marion. This firm keeps the leading livery and back stable in the town, and their horses and carriages are first-class. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 644
	Prospect Twp. - WATKIN WATKINS Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 944
	Prospect Twp. - WATKIN WATKINS Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 945
	Marion Twp. - JOHN H. WEAVER was born in Womelsdof, Berks Co., Penn., Nov. 26, 1830. When about two years old, the family moved to Lebanon, Lebanon County, the same State. When fourteen, he went to learn the shoemaking trade, serving four years in its mastery. He followed this during his residence in Pennsylvania, except one year, while he was in the express and freight business between Lebanon and Philadelphia. Coming to Marion, Ohio, in October, 185, he continued in the shoe business, manufacturing the celebrated Star Boots, until January, 1872. Having been elected Sheriff of the county the previous fall, he assumed the duties of the office Jan. 3, 1872, becoming his own successor. He thus filled the position satisfactorily two terms. In politics, he is a Democrat. He served on the School Board three years, on the Agricultural Board two years, and at present represents the Fourth Ward in the City Council. He is also a member of the Masonic order. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 644
	Prospect Twp. - REDDEN S. WEISEL Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 945
	Prospect Twp. - SOLOMON B. WELCH, pioneer farmer of Prospect, was born in the State of Vermont Sept. 16, 1799. He bought and settled upon 122 acres of land in this township about 1830-33. He cleared about ninety acres of this farm. His first wife was Lavina Smith, born Dec. 27, 1803, and died Dec. 6, 1834. By this union there were the following children: Emily, born Nov. 17, 1821; Martha, Aug. 16, 1823; Thomas W., Jan. 20, 1827; Presley, Apr. 9. 1832; Lavina, Dec. 17, 1833. He was again married, Jan. 6, 1836, to Mary Carnahan, born June 5, 1817, in Indiana County, Penn., and a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Lloyd) Carnahan; natives, respectively, of the North of Ireland and Wales. By Mr. Welch's last marriage were the following children: Uriah H., born Feb. 2,1838; Elizabeth, July 14, 1840; Miriam D., Jan. 29. 1842. and died Aug. 22, 1851; John W., June 19, 1843; Corintha S., Dec. 9, 1846; Solomon C., June 13, 1850; Mary A., Nov. 27, 1852; Wealthy V., Sept. 7, 1856, and died Oct. 24, 1866; Addis A., Jan. 18, 1861. Solomon B. Welch died at his homestead in this township Oct. 23, 1862. His widow still resides there, and relates that when she first settled there, traveling was all done a foot or on horseback. The meetings were held in schoolhouses or at private residences. There was scarcely any fruit except wild plums arid gooseberries; but they had plenty of maple sirup and sugar, which was used in place of fruit. Eggs sold for 3 cents per dozen, and they would receive but $1.50 per hundred weight for pork, after carrying it to Delaware. Their clothing was all made from flax and wool, spun in the family. Mrs. Welch still enjoys good health, is a pleasant, genial and worthy type of the pioneer women and long may her years be numbered among those of the living. She is a member of the Methodist Church. Uriah H. Welch, farmer, son of the above, enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at Delaware, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1862, to serve in the war of the rebellion. He honorably participated in many battles, and was one of Gen. Sherman's army on its famous march to the sea. He served until the close of the war in 1865. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 945
WILLIS E. WESTON	WILLIS E. WESTON Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page
	Richland Twp. - GEORGE J. WICK was born November 12, 1854, and is a native of Richland Township. He is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Wilt) Wick, who came from Germany in 1832. At first they bought eighty acres, where our subject now resides. But prosperity had so highly favored their labors, that when the father passed away, he left an estate of $50,000. The father died in 1878, aged fifty-eight years, while the mother died in 1866. Our subject having obtained a limited education, inherited by the death of his father his farm of eighty acres, upon which stands a house built in 1862, at a cost of $2,000. The large barn was built in 1874 for $1,000. Mr. Wick breeds the best of graded stock. He received from his father's estate in money and land $6,000, and is worth today some $8,000. April 1, 1877, he married Miss Minnie, daughter of Edward Stickel. The names of their two children are Jacob E. and Charles W. His family associate with the Lutheran Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 962
	Claridon Twp. - ANDREW M. WILLIAMS, merchant, Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., Mar. 8, 1823, the son of Andrew and Mary (Allison) Williams, native of the same State, but of English and Irish ancestry respectively. In 1831, they removed with their family of eight children to Ohio, stopping in Fairfield County until 1834, when they came to Marion County, where they both died. Mr. Williams Feb. 1, 1870, having been born July 28, 1785. The common schools of Ohio gave Mr. Williams a practical education. He wedded, Mar. 14, 1844, Miss Susan Owen, a daughter of William and Rena Owen and born Oct. 14, 1827. Their eleven children are as follows: Sarah J., born Nov. 14, 1844; Ann E., born Oct. 16, 1849; William born Feb. 17, 1852; George, born Aug. 15, 1854; Perry E., born Nov. 13, 1858; Flora, born Sept. 16, 1865; Susan, born Jan. 5, 1869; Henry J., born Aug. 3, 1847, dying Apr. 10, 1849; Minerva S., born Aug. 16, 1861, dying April 19, 1865; Mary born Feb. 1, 1856, dying Mar. 27, 1876 and Martha E., born Jan. 22, 1864, dying Jul. 22, 1876. Mr. W. has continued a resident of this county since 1834, farming until 1850. He then moved to Claridon, engaging in the mercantile trade. which he has ever since successfully conducted. His is the only dry goods store in the place, having a stock of about $2,500; he is doing a profitable business. He is a respected citizen, and has been Chief Magistrate and Treasurer of the Township two years each. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church (a Trustee) and a generous supporter of the same, and is an honored member of the F. & A. M. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 755
	Marion Twp. - BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, of Welsh parentage, was born at Salem, N. J., in 1755. Soon afterward, his parents removed to Romney, Va. In 1801, her was married to Jane Hood, in Alleghany County, Md.; removed to Salt Creek Township, Ross Co., Ohio, in 1804, and from there to Delaware, Ohio, in 1812, and from there to Pickaway County in 1817. This last move was caused by the severe cold year of 1816, by which entire crops were destroyed. He returned to Waldo Township in 1822, and from there he removed to the village of Marion in 1825, and he died in Marion in 1857. They had three sons and six daughters, to wit: Deborah, who died in Ross County, at the age of seven years; Martha, married Alfred Randall, in Waldo Township, in 1824, and died near Indianapolis, Ind.; Sarah, married Levi H. Randall, in Marion, in 1826, and died in Marion; Elizabeth, married James Beatty, in Marion, in 1826, and died in Erie County, Ohio; John H., married Volinda Lampson, of Sandusky City, Ohio, and died in that city; Joseph J., married Jane S. Beatty, in Sandusky City and died in Marion; Benjamin H., married Nancy Leonard, in Marion, and now resides at Peoria, Ill.; Jane D., married Walter Williams, and is now living at Shelby, Ohio; Tabitha D. married B. F. Clark, Oct. 4, 1848, and died in Allentown, Mo., Sept. 13, 1859. No deaths occurred in this family for thirty years, and since then all these families have been separated by death, with the exception of Benjamin H. and wife. All the rest have died except Jane D., the youngest child, and Volinda, the widow of John H. In 1825, when Mr. Williams came to the village of Marion, there were fourteen families then living in the place, to-wit: Eber Baker, Benjamin Davis, John Tootle, George Holloway, H. Gorton, G. H. Busby, A. C. Priest, Andrew Smith, John O'Harra, James Hillman, Henry Peters, William and Samuel Holmes, Adam Uncapher. All the above adults are dead, with the exception of Henry Peters. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 645
	Claridon Twp. - GEORGE W. WILLIAMS, son of Andrew M. and Susan (Owen) Williams, a native of Claridon Township, born Aug. 15, 1854. He obtained a good education in the common schools, finishing when aged nineteen ears. He continued at home until he was wedded, Sept. 10, 1878, to Miss Mary L. Miller, a daughter of Obadiah and Martha (Thew) Miller, and two children were theirs - Walter W., born Nov. 16, 1880, and James, was born Feb. 13, 1856. Mr. Williams is an enterprising and respected young man. In the spring of 1882, he was elected Treasurer of the township, and re-elected in 1883. He is owner of a comfortable home in Claridon, and is a stanch Democrat. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 755
	COL. JOHN J. WILLIAMS was born in Jefferson County, Ohio. He graduated at Franklin (Ohio) College in September, 1840, and the following December came to Marion. Early the next year he opened the following Academy and conducted it successfully for about a year; read law with Gen. James H. Godman, and was admitted to the bar in June, 1843. He practiced with Gen. Godman nine years, with J. F. Hume from 1852 to 1858, and subsequently with A. Osborne and J. C. Johnston, and since that time he has been alone. In 1851 - 52, he was a member of the State Senate, representing Marion, Logan, Union and Harden Counties and during both sessions was a member of the Standing Committees on the Public Schools, Municipal Corporations and the Penitentiary. He was one of only seven Whigs in this Senate, they being the last of that party in this State elected as such to that body. In 1853, he was a candidate for Governor before the last Whig Convention held in the State. He recruited, in May 1861, three companies for the Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned Major, and in 1862 promoted to Colonel of the regiment. He served till some time in 1863, when he returned home and resumed the law business, which he has since followed. He has publicly participated in political campaigns as a Republican. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 372
	Big Island Twp. - JOHN WIXTEAD is the third son of John and Winifred (McCough) Wixtead, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to America about 1852, settling in Marion County. The father, with the assistance of his sons, cleared 160 acres of land, which is now in a good state of cultivation. They were the parents of nine children, six living - William, Charles, Patrick, Mary, John and Katie; Michael, Charles and William are deceased. John, having a fair education, married, Apr. 19, 1875, Katie Dwyer, daughter of John and Bridget Dwyer, whose family consisted of four children - Bridget, Mary, John and Kate. John Dwyer died in Ireland about 1855; his wife died Oct. 17, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Wixtead have had born to them three children, two now living - Kate M. and Winifred, aged five and three years respectively. Mary W. is deceased. Mr. W. owns the old homestead of eighty-three acres, and has the management of eighty acres belonging to his brother Patrick, a dealer in timber and lumber in Marion. He gives his attention wholly to farming and to rearing fine stock. Himself and wife are members of the Catholic Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 669
	Green Camp Twp. - WILLIAM WIXTEAD is a native of Ireland, born in 1848, the son of John and Winifred Wixtread. He remained at home until he waws married, in 1874, to Mary Kerse, daughter of John and Kate Kerse also natives of the Emerald Isle. These people were the parents or four children, three surviving - Thomas, John and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Wixtead have had born to them three children - Michael (eight years old), Kate (five years) and an infant. Mr. W. began life a poor boy, but through industry and perseverance he owns at present eighty acres of land, mostly well improved. His farm is a part of the old homestead. He keeps good stock. He is a member of the Democratic party, and, with his wife, of the Catholic Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 669
	Richland Twp. - ELIAS WOLFINGER was born July 20, 1848, in Richland Twp., the son of Jacob and Christiana Wolfinger, who came from Germany about 1836, buying ninety-six acres, which increased to 119 in time. The father cleared sixty-five acres of timbered land. He reared a family of nine children, and died in 1879, aged seventy-four years. The mother died in 1851, aged thirty-four years. Our subject having obtained a moderate education inherited and purchased the old homestead of ninety-six acres, which is well-drained and fenced. He built a good house in 1862, at a cost of $800, and he has greatly increased its facilities this season, expending thereon $1,000. Oct. 20, 1874, he married Miss Caroline Hall, daughter of Frederick and Caroline Hall. This union has been blessed with four children- Samuel A., Anna R., John F., and William H. This family associate with the Lutheran Church. He is a Democrat, but liberal in his views. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 961
	Marion Twp. - JOHN A. WOLFORD, attorney, was born in Green Camp Township March 15, 1853. He is the youngest son and only living child of John and Louisa (Gephart) Wolford. He remained on the farm till the fall of 1871, when he entered upon a collegiate course in Hillsdale (Mich.) College, and graduated in the classical department in 1877. He had begun the study of law in 1876, and after his graduation he continued his legal studies with . F. McNeal. In December, 1878, he was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court, and Jan. 1, 1879, he formed a law partnership with his preceptor. July 1, 1882, he was admitted to practice in the United States' Courts. Mr. Wolford has taken the front rank among the younger lawyers of the Marion County bar, and as an attorney he has good success. Nov. 1, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary A. Johnston, daughter of Daniel Z. Johnston of Monroe County, Mich. Mrs. Wolford was born in Humberston, Ontario, Feb. 3, 1853, and graduated in the scientific course of Hillsdale College, in the class of 1877. Mr. Wolford is a member of the Masonic order, and is the youngest High Priest ever elected to preside over Marion Chapter, No. 62. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 645
	Big Island Twp. - F. M. WOOD is one of the reliable men of Big Island Twp., a native of the same, and the son of Isaac and Hannah Wood, who came here from New Jersey. Mr. Wood was the youngest of thirteen children. Sept. 20, 1865, he married Miss A. Z. Southwick, daughter of Jonathan Southwick, of Big Island Township. This union has been crowned by two daughters - Ada F. and Ira A. Mr. W. inherited forty-eight acres from his father, which by thrift he has increased to 110 acres, worth $70 per acre. He has improved this farm with a good house, a new barn and suitable buildings generally. Nearly every rod of his farm is arable. He makes a specialty of corn and grass. His farm is stocked with the best varieties. Mr. W. was Township Trustee for one year, and himself and wife are exemplary members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been Steward for several years. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 670
	Big Island Twp. - GEORGE S. WOOD is a native of Big Island Township, born Oct. 7, 1854, the son of Hampton and Susanna Wood. His marriage to Miss Sarah E. Tufts, daughter of Rev. John Tufts, of the Free-Will Baptist Church, took place Oct. 1, 1877. The names of their three living children are Clarence, Ethel and Jeannette. In 1879, he bought and inherited his home of ninety acres, valued now at $75 per acre. He is draining and improving his farm generally, and anticipates building soon. He has fine stock of all varieties. Mr. W. has owned a one-fifth interest in a Huber thresher and a Galion engine for three years. They threshed in one day 900 bushels of oats, setting twice, and 650 of wheat another day, setting the same number of times. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 371
HAMPTON WOOD	Big Island Twp. - HAMPTON WOOD is the oldest living settler in Big Island Twp. He was born in 1813, a native of New Jersey and a son of Isaac and Sarah Wood, of Scotch-Irish descent, who came to Marion Co., from Clark Co., Ohio, in the spring of 1822, entering 160 acres of land, raising a family of twelve children. They drove an ox-team and wagon, bringing plow and farm implements with them. Around him were Taylor, Beech, Clark, the Carpenters, Croy and Jones Cope; the latter he said was the first settler in this county. Isaac Wood was a great worker, raising frequently 100 acres of both wheat and corn. In that very early day he would split 100 rails for a bushel of corn, and take it thirty miles to mill. At first, his children were compelled to go barefooted all winter. Mr. Hampton Wood commenced teaching when aged twenty-one years, and taught fourteen terms very successfully. He married, in 1846, Miss Susanna Marsh, daughter of Mahlon and Mary A. Marsh, of Salt Rock Township. Twelve children were born to this union, two dying young; they are Olive (Jacob Yauger's widow), Marsh, John, Dr. James Wood (of La Rue), George, Scott, Eliza (wife of Absalom Rhodes), Pearl, Lawrence and Myrta. He purchased his present residence in 1843, then of eighty acres, which by industry he has increased to 488 acres. He owns land, also, elsewhere, having a total of 800 acres. His property was valued at one time at $45,000. He has given each child $3,100. He together with his wife, inherited $2,900 from their parents. Notwithstanding Mr. W. has been lame all his life, he has done some good days' work. In one season he mowed thirty days for his father, averaging two acres per day; he cradled 120 dozen of wheat in a day; split 400 rails in same time, and, with ten other hands, he reaped 480 dozen of wheat, with sickle. His brother Jeremiah cut 180 dozen stout wheat in a day, requiring a raker and two binders to follow. He could also split 200 rails per day easily. He and wife have been consistent members of the Free-Will Baptist Church, he holding nearly every office. His wife died in 1878, aged fifty-five years. His neighbors have honored him with many township offices - Constable, Treasurer, Clerk and Justice of the Peace. He is still strong, though somewhat deaf, waiting for the call of the Master. His portrait is found upon another page. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 371
	Big Island Twp. - ISAAC M. WOOD, son of the above was married, Sept. 11, 1873, to Miss Irene Young, daughter of Jacob and Mary Young. Their three living children are Grace, Harry and Dever. Mr. W. rented for three years in Salt Rock Twp., and bought there, in 1876, a farm of eighty acres. He sold that, and purchased, where he now resides, in 1882, eighty acres, paying $48 per acre, worth at present $62.50, per acre. He is buying considerable tile, and keeps fine grade stock. He has followed threshing for five seasons. He is an Odd Fellow, belonging to Kosciusko Lodge of Marion, No. 58. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 371
	Montgomery Twp. - JAMES M. WOOD, M. D., was born in Big Island Township, Marion County, Mar. 1, 1853, and is a son of Hampton Wood, an early settler of that township, and mentioned elsewhere in this volume. Dr. Wood passed his early years on his father's farm in Big Island Township. From the age of eighteen to twenty-three years, he followed the calling of a teacher, though during this time he attended three terms as a student at the Ridgeville College, at Ridgeville, Ind. When twenty-three years of age, he commenced reading medicine with Dr. R. C. Bowdish, of Big Island. He pursued his studies with Dr. Bowdish three years, meantime attending lectures at the Columbus Medical College, graduating at the institution in 1879, and soon after commenced the practice of his profession at Yelverton, Hardin county. The following year the Doctor moved to La Rue, where he has since resided, and besides his practice owns and operates a drug store. In October, 1882, the Doctor took in Mr. M. H. Virden as a partner in the drug business, the firm now being Wood & Virden. Dr. Wood was married November, 1879, to Lucy F. Potter, a daughter of Josiah Potter, of Dudley Township, Hardin County. They have two children - Mamie Ella and Aubry Hampton. Dr. Wood was appointed Postmaster at La Rue in 1881, and acted until Apr. 10, 1883. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 865
	Big Island Twp. - WILLIAM B. WOOD is one of the old and respected men of Big Island Twp. He was born Nov. 24, 1825, the son of Isaac and Hannah Wood, settlers of this place. (See Hampton Wood's sketch for further particulars.) In eh winter of 1847, Mr. W. married Miss Malinda Wooley, daughter of Nicholas Wooley, of Hardin Co., Ohio. Two children were born in this family, Milton M. surviving. Mrs. W. died in 1854 aged twenty-three years, and Mr. W. married again, Feb. 1, 1855, Miss Rebecca Skates, daughter of Malachijah and Barbara Skates, of his place. Eleven children have been born to them, three dying young; the living are William, Flora C. (wife of Samuel Strutter), Malinda (wife of Daniel Strutter), Edwin, Clara M., Louella A., Nellie M. (most severely scalded Feb. 27, 1883). Mr. W. received by inheritance, fifty-five acres of his home, to which he has added forty acres, all valued at $75 per acre. He owns, also, 150 acres in Iowa. He lives in a respectable house, built in 1879. He has been a hard worker, having cleared fifty acres of timber land. In a single day he has cut and split 250 rails, mowed three acres of grass and cradled five acres of wheat, ad during the winter of 1845-46, he split 5,000 rails, at 50 cents per hundred. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 371
	Prospect Twp. - JAMES F. WOTTRING Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 946
	Prospect Twp. - L. H. WOTTRING Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 946
	Tully Twp. - MRS. PRISCILLA WRENN is a pleasant landlady, living at Three Locusts, Ohio, and was born Dec. 22, 1836, in Kenton Co., Ky. She was the eldest child of John and Alice Atkinson, natives of New York. Her father came from Durham County, England, about 1820. The Lord Mayor of Sunderland, England, is her own cousin; his father built a ship with his own money, christening it "Mary Mathew" after his wife. Mrs. Wrenn's ancestors came from Scotland. When aged eighteen years, she married John W. Burton, a wealthy citizen of Boone Co., Ky., thus connecting herself by blood and marriage to many of the first families of Kentucky. Mr. Burton was a slaveholder, having at one time twenty-five slaves, many of them very valuable; one sold for $1,200, another for $950, and a third of $850. Mr. B. was "drafted" into the Confederate army, buying his way out, but her father and brothers were captured in Missouri by the Union army. Mr. Burton died of consumption at the age of forty-eight years. Mrs. B. married Alfred Wrenn, of Morrow County, Ohio, June 12, 1875. This union did not prove happy, so they lived together only three and a quarter years. In 1878, Mrs. W. purchased fifty-three acres of land near the village of Three Locusts, and is at present keeping (1883) a respectable boarding house. She presides very cheerfully at her board, giving the stranger little suspicion that she once was a belle of Kentucky. Her children by Mr. B. are John W., Susan M. (wife of Albert Tullilove), Laura M. (wife of Clay Vance), and William W. Mrs. W. has been a member of the Church of Christ, for thirty years. `Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1004
	Waldo Twp. - DAVID H. WYATT (deceased) was born in what is now Waldo Township, Marion County, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1823, and was the second son and third child of Samuel and Levina (Brundige) Wyatt, who had a family of nine children. He was reared on the old homestead and educated at the common schools. His father died ___, 1842, aged forty-two years, and his mother resides in Waldo Township. Our subject was married, July 4, 1853, to Mary S., daughter of Abram and Margaret (Crawford) Conklin, of Vermont and New Jersey respectively. Mr. Conklin and his brother Jacob came to Ohio in 1816, and settled in Waldo Township. Mrs. Conklin came to this county with her mother immediately after the close of the war of 1812. They were married near the Waldo Mills, about the year 1821. Mr. Conklin died in February, 187_, aged __ years. Mrs. Conklin had preceded him in September, 1841. They were the parents of nine children, of whom Mrs. Wyatt is the third, born in Westfield Township, ____ County, Sept. 29, 1826. Our subject and his wife have had four children - Charles E. and Ada, living; John Q. and Eva are deceased. Mr. Wyatt became the owner of ninety-seven acres of the homestead, and on this farm the first tree was cut in Waldo Township. Fort Morrow is situated on the farm and it was on this land that the first log house was built in Marion County. The first brick house in Marion County, was erected on Mr. Wyatt's property. Our subject enlisted, Sept. 21, 1864, in Company I, One Hundred and Ninety-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was taken ill on the march, and died at Murfreesboro, Tenn. Oct. 11, 1864. He and his family were members of the United Brethren Church of Waldo of which Mr. Wyatt was one of the leading members and most active workers. In politics, he was a Republican. Mrs. Wyatt and the heirs still own the homestead of ninety-seven acres. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 1030
	Marion Twp. - JAMES B. WYATT, hardware merchant, and a descendant of one of the first pioneer families of Marion County, was born in Marlborough - now Waldo - Township, Sept. 7, 1836. He is the youngest son of Rev. Samuel D. and Lovina (Brundige) Wyatt. He was reared on the old homestead, one of the first cleared farms in Marion County; he spent two years, 1856-57, in the Ohio Wesleyan University, after which he returned to the farm and followed this pursuit until 1874. He then moved to Marion, and engaged in the hardware and implement business, now carrying a stock of $10,000 and having a good trade. June 4, 1861, he was married to Miss Sarah J. Bailey, daughter of Israel and Elizabeth Bailey. Mrs. Wyatt was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Mar. 12, 1838. To them two children were born, only one of whom - Anna May - is living. Nellie died at the age of two and a half years. In 1864, Mr. Wyatt was First Duty Sergeant of Company C, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment Ohio National Guards. He was honorably discharged Aug. 26, 1864. Mr. Wyatt and lady are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Marion. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 647
	Prospect Twp. - JOHN B. WYATT Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 946
	Prospect Twp. - CHARLES WYNN, farmer, was born in Wales May 28, 1822; came to this county with his father, John Wynn, mentioned elsewhere. He owns 100 acres of land, with fine improvements. He, by his own labor, cleared fifty acres of this farm. He was married, in 1856, to Sarah Canous, daughter of Joseph Canous. They had four children - Harvey A., died, aged fourteen years; William E., married Fannie Mayfield, and lives in Prospect Township; C. S. and Joseph F. died, aged respectively four and a half months and five years and four months. Mr. Wynn's wife died June 26, 1877, since which time he has remained a widower. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 947
	Prospect Twp. - EDWARD WYNN, farmer, was born in Wales, and is a son of John Wynn, Sr., mentioned elsewhere. Mr. W. lives on and owns the old homestead of his father. He has always followed the occupation of farming, though meanwhile has worked some at carpentering. He was married, Nov. 24, 1850, to Martha Ann Canous, who was born Apr. 4, 1833, a daughter of Joseph Canous, who was an early settler of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and afterward of Marion County. Mr. and Mrs. Wynn have eight children Rachel A., born Oct. 7, 1852; Sarah Olive, July 31, 1854; Joseph H., June 13, 1857; Benjamin A., Feb. 6, 1861; Viola M., Sept. 12, 1863; Isaac E., July 31, 1866; Clara Iona, Feb. 6, 1869; George Evan, July 29, 1872. Mr. Wynn is one of the Prospect Township's most respected citizens. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 947
	Prospect Twp. - JOHN WYNN, farmer, is a native of Wales, and is a son of John and Phoebe (Gaugh) Wynn, mentioned elsewhere, and was born Mar. 15, 1819. When nineteen years of age, he commenced for himself, working at farm labor. Mr. Wynn moved upon the farm which he now owns and where he lives, in 1852. It consists of 180 acres of the most productive land in Prospect Township. The farm is well fenced and drained, and in the way of buildings is one of the most attractive places in the county. The house and outbuildings were built by Mr. Wynn, at an expense of about $4,000. He is one of the most substantial and enterprising farmers of Prospect Township, as the surroundings of his home would indicate. He voted as a Whig for Gen. Harrison, but since the formation of the Republican party has acted with them. Mr. Wynn has been married twice. The first time to Miss Mary Owens, Oct. 24, 1844; she died fifteen months afterward, and he was married, Mar. 16, 1848, to Sarah A. McCray. By the last marriage there are ten children, as follows: George, born Jan. 23, 1849; Jennie, Nov. 17, 1850; Joseph, Aug. 31, 1852; Mary, May 9, 1854; Sarah E., Jan. 14, 1856; Emma E., Feb. 18, 1858; John, Jr., Dec. 25, 1859; Walter, Jan. 27, 1862; Wilbur E., May 28, 1865; Reuben S., Oct. 11, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Wynn are members of the United Brethren Church. Source: The History of Marion Co., Ohio - Published Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co. - 1883 - Page 948

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