Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 632

Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 502

DANIEL KARBLER, a representative citizen whose principal business is that of a contracting stone mason, is also engaged in farming on a tract of twenty-six acres in Riley Township, on which he lives.  He was born in that township, Feb. 15, 1867, and is a son of Adam and Christina (Diehr) Karbler, both natives of Germany.
     Adam Karbler was quite young when brought by his parents to the United States, and lived in the State of Maryland for a time before coming west to Sandusky County, Ohio.  He settled on a farm in Riley Township and became one of the substantial men of that community.  For a brief period prior to his death, he lived in Fremont, where his widow is now living at the age of 73 years.  He was a Democrat in politics, whilst, religiously, he was a member of the Lutheran Church at Fremont.
     Daniel Karbler was reared on the home farm in Riley Township, and received a common school education.  He then turned his attention to farming, which he has followed during the greater part of his career, but in recent years he has met with considerable success as of ability in his line and enjoys high standing in the community.  Politically, he is a Democrat.
     Jan. 25, 1898, Mr. Karbler was married to Miss Ida Seward, a native of Sandusky County, and a daughter of John Seward of Fremont.  Their children are Ruth, Ruby and Herbert D.  Religiously the family attends the Lutheran Church at Fremont.  In fraternal affiliation, he is a member of the Maccabees.
Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 632

DAVID L. KARBLER, one of the trustees of Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, owns and resides upon a fine farm of seventy acres, and in addition to general farming operates a threshing machine and hay baler.  He was born in Riley Township, Dec. 13, 1864, and is a son of Adam and Christina (Diehr) Karbler.
     ADAM KARBLER was born in Germany and in boyhood accompanied his parents to the United States.  They located first in Maryland and later in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, where Adam Karbler passed a greater part of his life.  He died in the city of Fremont in the early nineties and is survived by his widow, who resides in that city at the age of 73 years.  She too was born in Germany.
     David L. Karbler was reared in his native township and there received a public school education.  He has followed farming from early boyhood and has prospered.  He was for nine years a constable of Riley Township, and now is serving his first term as township trustee.
     Mr. Karbler was married to Susan Weiker, also a native of Sandusky County, and a daughter of Philip and Mary Weiker, who are deceased.  Four children have been born to them, namely:  Florence, Glenn, Edwin and Edna.  The oldest of their children, Florence, died at the age of 6 years.  Politically he is a Democrat, but is inclined to be independent in local affairs.  Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees.
Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 619

JOHN F. KARBLER, a prominent business man and postmaster of Erlin, Ohio, is a well known manufacturer and dealer in lumber and general building materials.  He was born in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, June 23, 1869, and is a son of Adam and Christina (Diehr) Karbler, both natives of Germany.
     Adam Karbler was a small child when he accompanied his parents to the United States.  They first located in Maryland, where they rented a farm, then moved west to Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and passed his entire business career.  He died in the early nineties at Fremont, Ohio, whither he had moved a few years before.  He is survived by his widow, who is living in Fremont, at the age of 73 years.  They were parents of the following children: William F. of Townsend Township; Theodore of Riley Township; David L. of Riley Township; Daniel of Riley Township; John F. and Adam J. of Fremont.
     John F. Karbler was reared to manhood in Riley Township and attended the public schools.  He was occupied in farming until the age of 25 years, when he turned his attention to mercantile pursuits.  He conducted a general store at Erlin for eight years, and for a period of ten years has been identified with time he had as a partner in the latter business, Henry B. Dickman, the firm name being Karbler & Dickman.  The subject of this sketch has been sole owner and proprietor of this business for some years, and has built up an extensive trade.  He also is a stockholder in the Fremont Elevator Company and additionally is concerned in real estate and lumber interests in Clare County, Mich.  He owns two good farms in Riley Township, consisting of about 200 acres.
     October 15, 1893, Mr. Karbler was united in marriage with Miss Mary Weiker, who was born in Riley Township and is a daughter of Jacob Weiker, deceased.  Four children were born to them:  Maud E., Grace C., Pearl C. and Mabel.  Politically, he is a Democrat and for some years has efficiently discharged the duties of the office of postmaster of Erlin.
Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 506

WILLIAM F. KARBLER,* one of Townsend Township's prominent and representative citizens, filling the office of superintendent of the township's public highways, resides on his farm of eighty-seven and one-half acres, but his total ownership of land aggregates 191½ acres.  He was born in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, Apr. 14, 1856, and is a son of Adam and Christina Karbler.
     The parents of Mr. Karbler were both born in Germany and the paternal grandfather, George Karbler, brought his family to America when Adam Karbler was about six years of age.  From Maryland Adam Karbler came to Sandusky County early in the thirties, taking up 160 acres of land in Riley Township and subsequently buying eighty acres in Lucas County.  He improved his land in Riley Township and lived there until 1891, when he moved to Fremont, where he died in the following year.  His widow now resides at Fremont, and is now numbered with the older residents.  She was born on her father's farm in Germany and  is a daughter of David Deehr.  Adam Karbler and wife had eight children, namely:  George, who died aged twenty-seven years; Christian, who died aged twenty years; William F., Theodore, David, Daniel, John and Adam.
     William F. Karbler attended the district schools through boyhood and after leaving the home farm lived on a rented farm in Riley Township for four years, after which he bought from Minerva Prentice twenty-four acres in Townsend Township, on the Erie County line.  In 1898 Mr. Karbler bought the Philip White farm, on which he has lived ever since.  To this purchase he still further added, buying the Cowell farm, making his total holdings very near to 200 acres, all of it being desirable, well improved land.
     On February 7, 1882, Mr. Karbler was married to Miss Anna L. White, a daughter of Philip White, one of Townsend Township's old residents, and to this marriage were born five children, four sons and one daughter, namely: Lewis E., BURTON W. , William E., John P. and Emma E.  The latter, a beautiful girl of fifteen years, died Mar. 10, 1904, from an attack of measles, this disease being epidemic at the time in the school district.  The Karbler family are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, at Muscash, in Erie County.
     Ever since attaining his majority, Mr. Karbler has taken an active interest in politics and has always been a strong Democrat.  He is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens and on many occasions they have elected him to public office.  He has served acceptably as assessor and for six years was constable in Riley Township and at present is taking care that the people of Townsend Township enjoy good roads.  He is one of the directors of the Sandusky County Agricultural Association.
Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 922

Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 490

L. G. KELLER, whose excellent farm of fifty-two acres, on which there are nine producing oil wells, is situated in Section Eight, Scott Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, was born on a part of this farm, Apr. 9, 1867, and is a son of John and Rowena (Plantz) Keller.
     L. G. Keller attended the country schools and helped his father on the farm until he was twenty-one years of age, after which he engaged for a time in teaming in the oil fields.  After he married he acquired fifty-two acres of the homestead and all the buildings now standing he subsequently erected.  He has also underlaid his land with tile, where necessary, and has all productive with the exception of five acres in pasture and woodland.
     On Dec. 19, 1890, Mr. Keller was married to Miss Lettie Gregg, who is a daughter of William and Harriet (Henline) Gregg.  They have one son, Milo.  Mr. and Mrs. Keller are very active in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Bradner.  Mrs. Keller signing in the church choir.  In politics he votes with the Republican party but is in no sense a politician.  He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, attending Lodge No. 429 at Bradner.
Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 798

W. H. KELLER, general farmer, owning sixty-eight acres of valuable land situated in sections 5 and 8, Scott Township, is a representative citizen and a useful member of the school board.  He was born in Scott Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, June 15, 1869, and is a son of JOHN A. and Rowenna (Plantz) KELLER.
     The father of Mr. Keller was a farmer in Scott Township, where he lived respected and esteemed for many years.  His death occurred July 15, 1899, and his burial was at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, in Wood County.  He was a worthy member of the Reformed Church.  He married Rowenna Plantz, a daughter of Jacob and Rowenna (Rhodes) Plantz, who still survives and is a beloved member of the household of her son, William H., the subject of this sketch.
     W. H. Keller was educated in the district school near his home and assisted his father on the farm until he went into a teaming business in the oil fields, for himself.  He settled on the homestead after his marriage and has done a large amount of improving here.  His father built the farm house and set out one orchard.  The son has put up a substantial barn, has set out a new orchard and has underdrained the whole farm.  He has five producing oil wells on his place.  He is a prudent, industrious man and in looking out for the future has become a stockholder in the Bradner Bank.
     On Dec. 18, 1890, Mr. Keller was married to Miss Minnie L. Zimmerman, a daughter of George and Anna Zimmerman, and they have five bright, interesting children: Virgia, Guy, Gladys, George and Irene.  Mr. Keller and family attend the Lutheran Church.  In politics he is a Republican and fraternally he is an Odd Fellow and has passed all the chairs of Lodge No. 676, at Bradner.
Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 869

RUFUS M. KELLY, a well known citizen and formerly a trustee of Sandusky Township, has resided, situated near Fremont, on the east side of the Sandusky River, since 1903; was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, on the homestead in Jackson township, June 14, 1864.  His parents were JOHN and Susan (Overmyer) KELLY.  The Kelly family is of Irish extraction and it is probable that the grandfather, Samuel Kelly, came from Ireland when, at a very early day, he established a general store in Crawford County, Ohio, near what is now the prosperous town of Bucyrus.
     JOHN KELLY was born in Crawford County, where, in his earlier life he followed the carpenter trade, but later he engaged in farming in Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, where he died June 3, 1884, when aged 54 years.  He married Susan Overmyer, who was born in Sandusky County, and they had three children, the two survivors being: Rufus M. and Willis E.
     Rufus M. Kelly was 6 years old when his parents came to Sandusky Township, and here he grew to manhood.  After the death of the father, his mother retired to Fremont and enjoys the comforts of a pleasant home on Holland Street.  Mr. Kelly was married Apr. 19, 1888, to Miss Libbie Andrews, a daughter of John Andrews, of Ballville Township, and four children have been born to them, namely: Anna M., John A., Robert J., and Thomas M.  With his family Mr. Kelly belongs to St. Ann's Catholic Church at Fremont.  In politics Mr. Kelly is a Democrat and has long been influential in his party in this section.  He has served in the office of assessor of Sandusky Township and for seven years was a member of the board of trustees.  He is interested in the public schools and in local improvements which give assurance of being of permanent value to his township.  He is a member of the great Catholic patriotic organization known as the Knights of Columbus.
Source:  Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio & Representative Citizens - Publ. Richmond - Arnold Publishing Co. - Chicago - 1909 - Page 601