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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of Monroe County, Ohio
- Illustrated -
A Condensed History of the County;
Biographical Sketches: General Statistics; Miscellaneous Matters &c.
Publ. H. H. Hardesty & Co, Publishers
Chicago and Toledo
1882
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Malaga Twp. -
JOHN M. EBERLE - is a resident of
Miltonsburg, Malaga township, where he is engaged as a
monument and tombstone cutter and postmaster. He
settled in this county, May 2, 1876; was born in New York
City, Aug. 9, 1833. His parents were John Eberle,
born in Wurtemberg, Germany, died July 31, 1873, and Anna
Maria (Hare) Eberle born in Wurtemberg, Germany, died
Mar. 7, 1879. They came to this county in 1856.
Mr. J. M. Eberle's wife was Susannah (Young)
Eberle, who was born in Scotland, Cotrise, Ayrshire,
Oct. 26, 1840. They were married in New York City,
Feb. 16, 1860, by Reverend John Brash, a minister of
the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Eberle's parents
were John Young and Agnes Cowen. Mr.
Eberle has been the postmaster of the town of
Miltonsburg for about one year. In 1857 he was in the
Oregon war under Colonel Stephenson in the battles of
Sailors' Diggings, Happy Camp, Ft. Walla Walla, Indian Town,
and the battle of Gold Spring, where they were defeated the
Flatheads. Mr. Eberle was wounded in the leg by
an arrow. He served about eleven months, and never
received a cent for his services. He was also a member
of the New York fire department for a term of five years,
commencing in the year 1849. He served an
apprenticeship of four years and six months with Nelson
Sweezey, corner Fourth avenue and Eighth street, where
the Cooper Institute stands at the present time.
Mr. Eberle has been engaged in teh tombstone business
ever since, and now is the contractor of the soldiers' and
sailors' monument, to be erected at Bellaire, Belmont
county, Ohio. Address, Miltonsburg, Monroe County,
Ohio.
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio - Publ. by H. H.
Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo - 1882 - Page
26) |
Salem Twp. -
JACOB EBERT - was born in Germany and
came to this county in 1840. He was married in
Switzerland township, May 19, 1862, to Elizabeth Mehl,
who was born in Switzerland township. Her parents were
George Mehl and Elizabeth Roth, deceased. They
came to this county in 1849. The children of Mr.
and Mrs. Ebert are: George G., Mary M., Charles L.
and Albert F. Mr. Ebert's parents came from
Germany and settled in the north-western part of Salem
township in 1840. It was quite new at that date.
His father went into the woods, cleared up a farm and
contributed his share towards making our county what it is
to-day. His wife died, after he had lived here about
ten years, leaving him with a family of small children.
He never married again, and is living at the age of 81
years. He makes his home with his son Jacob,
the subject of this sketch. The latter is one of the
substantial farmer of Salem township. Mrs. Ebert's
parents also came from Germany in the year 1849, and settled
in Switzerland township, Monroe county, when the country was
comparatively new. They raised a family of seven
children, five of whom are still living on the farm, and are
respected by all who know them. Mr. Ebert's
address is Clarington, Monroe county, Ohio.
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio - Publ. by H. H.
Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo - 1882 - Page
7) |
Salem Twp. -
LEWIS EBERT - was born in Lamebaugh,
Germany, Mar. 20, 1834, and came to this county in 1840.
His parents were Lewis Ebert, sen., and
Catherine (Triber); the latter died Jan. 1, 1849.
He was married in Switzerland township, Apr. 27, 1856, to
Caroline Berlau, who was born in Monroe county, Apr. 4,
1837. Her parents were Conrad Berlau, who died
Oct. 1, 1874, and Catharine (Weitzell), who
died Feb. 25, 1860. They came to this county in 1832.
They lived Christian lives, both being members of the
Methodist Episcopal church for over forty years. They
lived to a mature old age and died lamented by all who knew
them. Mr. Ebert's parents came from Germany, in
1840, and settled in the north-western part of Salem
township; it was then quite new and all the surrounding
country was woods. They went into the woods and
cleared up the farm and went through many inconveniences,
such as are incident to life in a new country.
Lewis Ebert, the subject of this sketch, was the elder
son, and assisted his father materially in clearing up and
tilling the farm. His mother died when he was sixteen
years old, and the weight of the household duties fell on
him, as his father never married again. His father is
still living at the ripe old age of 81 years. Mrs.
Ebert's parents came from Germany, in 1832, they came
west immediately after landing and located in Wheeling, West
Virginia. they remained in Wheeling one winter and
then came on to Switzerland township, and made a permanent
settlement. Switzerland township was at this time all
woods; no schools, no churches, and only a cabin here and
there. Four of the children are still living.
Mr. Ebert is a resident of Salem township, and engaged
in farming. Address, Clarington, Monroe county, Ohio.
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio - Publ. by H. H.
Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo - 1882 - Page
7) |
Perry Twp. -
LAZARUS EHMAN - a resident of Perry
township, engaged in the business of shoemaking. He
was born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Oct. 5, 1846, and
came to Monroe county in 1854. His parents were
Christopher Ehman and Elizabeth Appenseller.
He was married in Perry township, to Emma Dye,
daughter of George W. Dye and Jane
Brown. She was born in Perry township Mar. 6,
1852. The children of Mr. and Mrs.
Ehman are: Kate, born May 27 1869; Ella,
Feb. 8, 1870; Elmer, Dec. 25, 1873; Earl, May
22, 1876; Alice, Nov. 24, 1878. All of the
above reside at home. Mr. Ehman was
engaged in the war for the Union, enlisting in Company C, of
the 2d West Virginia Cavalry, Dec. 3, 1863; came out at the
close of the year. He was engaged in two battles at
Winchester, also one at Floyd Mountain, Lynchburg
Grade, and Cedar Creek. There were numerous other
smaller engagements. Mr. Ehman also had
two brothers in the war - John, who enlisted in 1861,
and William in 1864; both came out at the close.
Mr. Lazarus Ehman the subject of this sketch, had one
horse shot from under him and escaped injury; he also had
another horse shot by his side while he was holding it.
His address is Antioch, Monroe county, Ohio
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio - Publ. by H. H.
Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo - 1882 - Page
22) |
Salem Twp. -
HENRY EICHHORN - was born in Hanover,
Germany, July 4, 1836, and settled in this county in 1854.
His wife's parents were among the early settlers in
Switzerland township, in this county, coming here when there
were probably not more than half-a-dozen families in the
township,, and shared the common hardships of a new country.
Mr. Freidiger is still living, aged 73 years.
Mr. Eichhorn's mother's name was Dorothy
Harmerling. She resides at Marietta. His
wife's name was Marian Freidiger, born in this
county, Jan. 16, 1838, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Smits)
Freidiger, who settled here in 1832. Mrs. F.
died Mar. 3, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Eichhorn were
married Oct. 23, 1860, and have a family of twelve children,
all yet at home: H. Samuel, born Sept. 29, 1861;
J. William, Feb. 16, 1863; Carl Wesley, Oct. 14,
1864; Lizzie M., Oct. 17, 1871; Emma C., Aug.
14, 1873; Frederick L., Aug. 6, 1875; Julian L.,
Mar. 4, 1877; Clara D., June 2, 1879; Lily Esther,
Apr. 9, 1881. Mr. E. served in the late war, in
Company G, 148th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted
at Marietta, Ohio, May 2, 1864, under Captain J. L.
McElhinney, and was discharged at the same place, Sept.
14, 1864. He resides in Salem township, and follows
farming. Address, Clarington.
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio - Publ. by H. H.
Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo - 1882 - Page
7) |
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Washington
Twp. -
ABSALOM D. EWING – a farmer. Postoffice,
Flint’s Mills. Settled here in 1853. Was born in
Washington
county, Feb. 23, 1817; son of James and
Elizabeth (Suton) Ewing, both deceased. Married here in 18__,
Comfort Snodgrass, who was born Nov.
5, 1813?, in Virginia, and whose parents,
William and Nancy (King) Snodgrass, are also deceased. Children:
Sarah E., born Aug. 20, 18__; Nancy R. (Weaver),
Jan. 13, 18__, lives in Bethel
township; James B., Mar. 25, 18__;
Martha J., Dec. 4, 1851, died in
March, 1857; Mary M. (Flanagan), Nov.
15, 1853, resides in Bethel township.
Mr. Ewing’s brother,
Marquis Ewing, was in the war of
1861, in Company D, 77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was in the battle
of Pittsburg Landing. Went out in 1862.
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio - Publ. by H. H.
Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo - 1882 - Page 10)
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