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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1880
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S. H. KERR, farmer; P. O. Troy. S. H. Kerr
justly takes a place in the history among the legal
representatives of the pioneers. His grandfather,
Hamilton Kerr, came to the county in 1804, and
afterward married Miss Rhoda Furnace.
Their four sons are all represented in this history, except
John, and the Kerr family has a record equal
to that of any in the county. George Kerr is
the father of the subject of this sketch, and is one of the
wealthiest men in Monroe Township. Samuel H. Kerr was
married to Miss Minnie E. Stewart, of Clark Co., Apr. 2,
1874, at the residence of the bride’s parents. The first
year after his marriage was spent at the home of his wife’s
parents, and the next spring they took possession of the fine
farm upon which he now resides, everything betokening his
practical knowledge of agriculture. Thus far they are the
parents of two children, both beautiful girls—Blanche and
Daisy. Blanche was born in 1874, and
Daisy in 1878. Mr. Kerr was born a
Democrat, and adheres strictly to its Jacksonian principles.
He is one of our most courteous and affable young men, and is
especially well posted upon topics of the day. Mr. Kerr’s
education is first-class, his leisure being spent in storing his
mind with useful knowledge.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Concord Twp. - Page 697 |
WM. R. KERR, farmer; P. O. Troy. Wm. R. Kerr
is a direct descendant of one of our early pioneers; he is a son
of William and Rachel Kerr, both of whom were born in
Monroe Township. They were the parents of eight children,
six of whom survive— George G., Sarah P.,
Susannah, Margaret E., Edward E., and
William R., to whom this sketch is dedicated. He was
born on the home farm Mar. 30, 1852, and his occupation, from
choice, has been that of a farmer. Since the death of his
father, he has been the manager of the whole estate of 332
acres, and the general aspect of things betokens his ability.
He was united in marriage to Miss Delilah Pence, Dec. 22,
1873, by the Rev. Wm. Jay. Thus far, two bright
little children have blest their union - Ercy C. and
Mary E. Mr. Kerr is now engaged in
rearing blooded stock, and will, no doubt, make it a success.
He is himself a worker, and under his auspices the farming is
done in a systematic manner. Both himself and wife are
members of the Christian Church, and we are also pleased to note
him a thoroughbred Democrat. He possesses the
characteristics of the Kerr family in a high
degree, and will, no doubt, attain a prominent position among
our best farmers.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Concord Twp.
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Page 697 |
WILLIAM KERR, farmer; P. O. Troy. William
Kerr was born in this county; his parents were Harvey and
Sabra, who were also born in the county, and may be classed
among the old settlers; William was born Dec. 11, 1834,
and, from choice, he has followed farming; work was too plenty
in his younger days for boys to get a very extensive knowledge
of books, but William managed to obtain enough education
to aid him materially in his business; at 18, he commenced
working for himself, at the rate of $10 per month, and continued
working on the same wages for six years. Mar. 10, 1861, he
was united in marriage to Miss Mahala, eldest
daughter of William Swailes; she was born in October,
1830, on the farm where they now reside, and never has nor ever
wishes to know any other home; two daughters thus far have
gladdened their home—Naomi and Effie, whose
education is fast approaching completion; Naomi was born
Feb. 1, 1865, and Effie May 7, 1868. Mr.
Kerr is owner of 80 acres of splendid land, with substantial
improvements; an air of neatness is everywhere apparent, his
farm paying him a large revenue; much of the change that has
taken place in this county has been closely observed by him, and
his arm has done much toward its improvement; he is Democratic
in politics, and never misses an opportunity of voting; is fond
of company and very agreeable.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Concord Twp. - Page 697 |
JOHN A. LONG,
butcher, Troy; is a native of Miami Co., and was born in Troy
May 31, 1842, is father being Adam Long, a native of
Germany, who came to Miami Co. about the year 1824, where he
followed butchering until his death in 1861; his widow still
survives, residing in Troy. Our subject was educated in
the schools of Troy, and has devoted his whole life to his
present business, learning the trade of his father when quite
young, and has successfully followed the same for a period of
nineteen years, his present place of business being on the
corner of main and Chestnut streets. His marriage with
Lucinda Layton was celebrated in March, 1864; they have two
sons, Walter and Eugene.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Concord Twp. - Page 699 |
MARTIN H. LONG,
grocer, Troy. The subject of this sketch was born in Troy
Nov. 8, 1853; is a son of Adam and Mary (Dick) Long, who
came to this county at an early day, and located in Troy; he was
engaged in the butchering business until the time of his death
in 1863. Martin spent his boyhood here and was
educated in the Troy schools; he entered the grocery business
soon after having attained his majority, where he has continued
the business, keeping a full line of groceries and everything
pertaining to a general grocery trade. Mar. 4, 1875, he
was joined in wedlock to Mary Streuble by whom he has one
child, Cora, born May 18, 1876. He and his wife are
both members of the German Lutheran Church, with which they have
been connected for several years.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Concord Twp. - Page 699 |
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