Franklin Twp. -
BENJAMIN GIPE, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he
was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Mar. 30, 1813; came to Ohio in
1851. Married to Elizabeth Conley, who was born in
Lancaster Co., Penn., May 16, 1813; they have the following
family; Anna, born Oct. 19, 1837; Catherine, Dec.
27, 1838; Lydia, Nov. 11, 1840; Elizabeth, Sept.
16, 1842; Jacob, Nov. 9, 1844; Samuel, Aug. 21,
1846; Sarah, July 19, 1848; Barbara, May 30, 1851;
John, Apr. 5, 1854; Polly, Sept. 18, 1857;
Catherine died in 1849, and Lydia, in 1843.
Mr. Gipe owns a well-improved farm in this township.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A.,
Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 786 |