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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of Seneca County, Ohio
containing a History of the County, It's Townships, Towns,
Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, etc.;
Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men;
Biographies; History of the Northwest Territory;
History of Ohio; Statistical and Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc.
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| Big Spring Twp. - JONATHAN A. HAINES, farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born in Maryland, Jan. 23, 1828; son of Job and Ann Haines, natives of the East, who came to Seneca Township, this county, about 1840, and remained the balance of their lives; the former died in 1845, the latter in 1857. Our subject was united in marriage. May 29, 1858, with Rachael Young, born in Seneca County, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1835; her parents were Samuel and Isabella Young, natives of Pennsylvania, who were married in Wayne County, Ohio, where they remained until 1833, at which time they moved to Big Spring Township, this county, and here resided until Mr. Young's death which occurred in September, 1859; his widow subsequently married Samuel Hoyt (now deceased); she resides in Adrian, Ohio. To our subject and wife were born six children: Clara E., Anna B., Stella, Frank W., Elsie M. and Alice F. During the war of the Rebellion our subject served 100 days in Company B, One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guards. Mr. Haines followed his trade, carpentering, for nine years; passed two years in California. Since 1861 he has engaged in farming, and now owns sixty acres improved land on which he and his family reside. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 719 |
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| Bloom Twp. - JOHN COLES HAMPTON (deceased) was born in Frederick County, Va., in 1803, and was brought up principally in Ross County, Ohio. He came to Bloom Township, this county, in 1822, and here he married Elizabeth Long in 1832. Mr. Hampton followed the profession of auctioneer in this locality nearly forty years. He helped to raise the first house, and owned a farm of 120 acres in Bloom Township, at the time of his death, which occurred May 14, 1885. Politically Mr. Hampton was a Democrat. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 738 |
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| Thompson Twp. - FREDERICK HARPSTER (deceased), was a native of Mifflin County, Penn. He was married, in 1826 to Miss Cynthia Barben, and they came at once to Ohio, residing in Wayne County until February, 1830, when they settled at Flat Rock, Thompson Township this county. He owned all the land now occupied by the town, and cleared up the most of it. Of their children two died in childhood, Thomas died at the age of twenty-four years, Joseph died at thirty years of age, and Lewis lives in Thompson Township, this county. Mrs. Harpster died in 1843, and Mr. Harpster afterward married Sarah Holenshead, who died five years after their marriage, leaving one daughter, Susan, wife of Amos Armagast. Mr. Harpster afterward married Mrs. Amanda Orwig, who still survives him. She has one daughter, Mrs. Dillie Vandersall. Mr. Harpster died Oct. 3, 1874. He was a useful and upright pioneer citizen, leaving an honored name to posterity. He was successful in acquiring a fine farm of about 250 acres. He was a member of the Evangelical Church, and helped establish the church here. He was very liberal in supporting schools and churches and was a man active in public affairs. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1007 |
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| Thompson Twp. - LEWIS HARPSTER, son of Frederick Harpster, whose sketch appears above, was born April 30, 1827, Wayne Co., Ohio, and obtained his education in the pioneer schools of those early days. He married June 16, 1850, Miss Elizabeth Beck, born in Centre County, Penn., Oct. 25, 1829, and came to Flat Rock, this county, in 1849. Her parents, Daniel and Juliann Beck, resided here until their death, the former dying in 1863, the latter in 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Harpster have two sons living: George Franklin born February 12, 1855, a promising employe of the W. & L. E. Railroad, and Ervin Lewis, born April 12, 1861, now farming for his father. Mr. and Mrs. Harpster are members of the Evangelical Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1008 |
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| Big Spring Twp. - JOSEPH W. HARSH, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 12, 1823, son of Benjamin and Margaret Harsh, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Wayne Co., Ohio, where they remained until their death. Benjamin Harsh died June 9, 1868; his wife May 6, 1861. Our subject was united in marriage May 13, 1847, with Elizabeth Titler, born in Wayne County, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1829, daughter of Jacob and Margaret Titler (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Harsh came to Big Spring Township, this county, in 1848, and has lived here ever since. They are the parents of three children: Margaret A., wife of William Reynolds; Emily, wife of Nicholas Boley; Eliza J., deceased. Mr. Harsh owns ninety three acres of good land where he and his family reside, and 160 acres in Iowa. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. During the late war of the Rebellion he first enlisted in Company F, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio National Guards, in the spring of 1863, and in the fall of that year the regiment was called out to guard Confederate prisoners at Johnson's Island, on Lake Erie; on May 2, 1864, the regiment was called out to do guard duty around Washington City; then was taken to Cleveland, Ohio, and there mustered into the United States service. There our subject was put, May 2, 1864, into Company C, One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and from there left for Washington City, and thence marched to Arlington Heights. Company C was stationed at Fort Cochran, and remained there till the 18th of August, 1864; was then taken back to Cleveland, and there discharged. Mr. and Mrs. Harsh are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 720 |
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| Bloom Twp. - JOHN HARTSCHUH, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born June 19, 1835, in Stark County, Ohio. His father, John Hartschuh, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, married Miss Susanna Baer, of Pennsylvania, and about 1843 locating in Chatfield Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, where they lived and died. Our subject was reared in that county on his father's farm, and attended the schools of the home district. He was married, Apr. 23, 1864, to Miss Mary Keller, born in Germany, and brought up in Lykens Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. Our subject and wife have resided in Bloom Township, this county ever since their marriage. Their children are W. Franklin, J. Albert, Emeline Louisa, Elizabeth, George L., Ida May, Mary Anna, David H. and Charley J. Mr. and Mrs. Hartshuh began life depending almost entirely on their own resources, and by industry and economy have acquired a fine farm, comprising 280 acres of well-improved land. They are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Hartschuh is a Democrat in politics. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 738 |
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| Bloom Twp. - PETER HAWBLITS, farmer, P. O. Attica, was born Mar. 18, 1829, in Wurtemburg, Germany, and came to America in 1830 with his parents, John George and Catherine Hawblits, who, after living nine years in Stark County, Ohio, settled in Bloom Township, this county, but are now residents of Venice Township. Our subject, Feb. 26, 1857, married Miss Mary Ann Briggle, born in 1834, in Reed township, this county; her parents, Valentine and Mary Briggle, were natives of Baden, Germany, and among the earliest settles of Reed Township. The father died in 1875; the mother is now living with our subject at the advanced age of eighty years. Mr. and Mrs. Hawblits living in Reed Township, this county, nineteen years after their marriage, and then located in Bloom Township, where they bought Jonathan Webster's place, and now having a fine farm of 120 acres of well improved land, as well as eighty-five acres in Reed Township. They have one son - David Henry (married to Miss Jennie Seiple), who is devoting a great deal of attention to raising fine stock on the home farm. He has lately purchased twenty head of registered Merino sheep, one of the finest flocks in the whole county, having received distinguished premiums at the fairs held at Toledo, Tiffin, Clyde and Attica, Ohio. Our subject is a prosperous, enterprising farmer, highly respected by the whole community. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 739 |
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JOSIAH HEDGES SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 237 |
| Clinton Twp. & Tiffin City - JOHN HEILMAN, proprietor of the extensive Brick and Tile Manufacturing Works, Tiffin, was born in Bermersheim, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 11, 1821; son of Daniel (a farmer) and Barbara Heilman. In 1843 he came to America and located in Tiffin, Ohio, and in 1850 he established a manufactory for making brick, to which in 1863 he added tile making. The business proved successful, and is now one of the most important industries of Tiffin. After accumulating a handsome competency from it, Mr. Heilman has turned it over to the care of his sons, William and Otto, who do a large business. The subject of our sketch was married, in Tiffin, to Mary Schneckenberger, who died without issue. He was afterward married to Elizabeth Zeis, of Epingen, Baden, who bore him three sons and two daughters: Lizzie, wife of John La Bar, a hardware merchant: John G., a tinsmith, of Santa Anna, Cal.; Kate, wife of George Diemer, of Carey, Ohio; William, married to Elva M., daughter of James M. Bore (have two daughters, Bertha and Edith), and Otto. Mr. Heilman buried his second wife in Tiffin, and subsequently married Fredericka Wetzel, of Wurtemberg, Germany, and by her has a son and daughter: Albert and Anna. The family attend the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Heilman, a worthy citizen of Tiffin, has contributed in no small degree to the growth of its interests and industries. Though he has ever been averse to holding public office he has served with credit as member of the council. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 782 |
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JOHN HEILMAN, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O., Fostoria, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in June, 1842, son of William and Margaret (Fruth) Heilman, who immigrated to America in 1848, settling in London Township, this county, where they resided until their death. One subject was reared in London Township from five years of age, and received a limited education in the common schools. At twenty years of age he purchased the farm where he now resides, and on which he has made many improvements, erecting all his present buildings. He was united in marriage, Mar. 23, 1862, with Margaret, daughter of George and Margaret (Shobach) Fruth, who settled in London Township, this county, in 1833. By this union there are six children living: William, Lillie, Mary, Sarah, George and Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Heilman are attendants of the Lutheran Church. He has served his township three years as justice of the peace. He is a F. & A. M.; politically a Republican. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 906 |
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| Clinton Twp. & Tiffin City - JOHN D. HEILMAN, grocer and saloon keeper, Tiffin, born in Tiffin, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1842, is a son of Jacob and Mary (Wick) Heilman, who came to this county from Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, in 1839, and whose children are Susan, John D., Philip, Jacob, Elizabeth, Mary, Christian and William. Our subject was reared to brick-making. Sept. 12, 1864, he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till the close of the war; he was wounded in the left hand, and received an honorable discharge. Having contracted rheumatism he was compelled to give up brick making, and then engaged in his present business. He married, in 1867, Margaret, daughter of Balthasar and Christina Rohe, of Landan, Rhine Bierne, Germany, and by her has two sons and two daughters: Jacob N., Mary, Libbie and John A. The family belong to the German Lutheran Brethren Church. Mr. Heilman is a member of Leander Stem Post G. A. F., and has been a member of the fire department for fourteen years. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 782 |
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| Loudon Twp. & Fostoria City -
JOHN F. HEILMAN, sash and blind manufacturer, Fostoria, was born in York County, Penn, Nov. 1, 1817; son of Philip and Catherine (Klatfelter) Heilman. He was reared on a farm in his native State, where he received a common school education. He was married, Feb. 16, 1843, to Cynthia E., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Small) Swigart, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Scipio Township, this county, in 1844. The issue of this union was five children: George E., Thomas C., Nellie B., John W. (deceased) and Lola M. (deceased). Shortly after his marriage Mr. Heilman came to this county and settled in bloom Township, where he farmed up to 1865, when he was elected auditor of this county, an office he held two successive terms. In 1873 he located in Fostoria and formed a partnership with M. V. Green in the door, sash and blind business, in which he has been engaged to the present time. Mr. Heilman is one of the representative citizens and business men of Fostoria. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs. Heilman is a member of the Presbyterian Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 906 |
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| ADAM HELFRICK,
farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, January
22, 1826, son of Jacob and Catherine (Smith) Helfrick, who
immigrated to America in 1835, and located in Carroll County, Ohio,
where they resided three years. In 1839 they came to this county
and settled on Section 18, in Loudon Township, clearing and improving
the farm now owned by our subject. The father died in Fostoria in
1868, at the age of seventy-two, and the mother in 1847, aged forty-four
years. They reared a family of four children: Adam,
Margaret (Mrs. John Peter), Catherine (Mrs. William Hample) and
Elizabeth (Mrs. Michael Miller, deceased). Our subject was
reared in Loudon Township from thirteen years of age. He remained
with his parents until his marriage, Sept. 21, 1852, with Charlotte,
daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Shobach) Peter, early settlers
of Loudon Township. After his marriage, Mr. Helfrick
settled on the farm on which he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs.
Helfrick have two children; Catherine (wife of George
Mertel) and Albert. Our subject and wife are members of
the Lutheran Church. He is a respected farmer and citizen of
Loudon Township. Politically he is a Democrat. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 906 |
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Big Spring Twp. - CONRAD HERBERT, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Germany Feb. 19, 1830, son of Frederick and Margarite Herbert, natives of Germany, where they lived until Mrs. Herbert's death in 1849. Frederick Herbert resided several years in his native land; then immigrated to America, and to London Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, and 1861, where he departed this life May 1, 1868. Our subject was united in marriage, Jan. 11, 1859, with Civillie Fruith, also a native of Germany, born Jan. 9, 1840, a daughter of Jacob J. and Civillie Fruith who were born in the old country, immigrating to America, and locating in Cuyahoga County, near Cleveland, Ohio, where they remained two years; thence came to this county, where Mr. Fruith died Apr. 23, 1873; his widow resides in Loudon Township. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert have had eleven children, nine now living: Susan M. (wife of Nathan A. Hakes), Christena, Katharine (wife of Lewis Siegchrist), Anna M., John J., Barbara E., Conrad A., Augusta C. and Lucy A. Edward and an infant are deceased. Mr. Herbert is a carpenter by trade, an occupation he followed on year after coming to America in 1853. In 1854 he went to California, and after engaging in mining nearly four years returned to this county, where he now owns 170 acres of improved land, and has since been farming. Mr. Herbert has been a member of the school board twelve years. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 720 |
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Big Spring Twp. - FREDERICK K. HERBERT, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 25, 1833, son of Frederick and Margarite Herbert, natives of Germany, and where the latter died Apr. 13, 1849. After his wife's demise, Frederick Herbert came to Ohio about 1861, and died in Loudon Township, this county, May 1, 1868. Our subject immigrated to Loudon Township, this county, in 1861, where he met Miss Josephine Schlemmer, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1844, a daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Schlemmer (both deceased). On the 24th of February, 1870, the ceremony was performed which made our subject and Miss Schlemmer husband and wife, and to this union have been born two children: Sarah E., born in Oct. 4, 1872; and Amelia V., born Jan. 18, 1876. Mr. Herbert is a carpenter by trade, but has been engaged in farming since coming to America, where he has met with good success. He owns fifty-six and a half acres of good land, whereon he and his family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert are members of the German Reformed Church. He served in the regular army in the mother country from 1854 to 1860. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 721 |
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Big Spring Twp. - JACOB HERBERT, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 5, 1828. His parents, Frederick and Margarite Herbert, were also natives of Germany, where they married and lived until the death of the mother Apr. 13, 1849; the father, who was born in 1801, immigrated to America, settling in Loudon Township, this county, in 1861, and here died in 1868. Our subject came to this county in 1854. He was united in marriage, Jan. 15, 1857, with Adaline Schlemmer born in Seneca Township, this county, Jul. 17, 1838, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Schlemmer (both deceased), and to this union were born nine children, seven of whom are now living: Matilda C. (wife of Hiram Presler), Margaret E., Frederick W., Anna M., Jacob A., Adam R., Lucy A., Henry and Minnie E. are deceased. Mr. Herbert worked at his trade (carpentering) fourteen years, since when he has been engaged in farming, and now owns 125 acres of land, mostly improved, where he resides. He and his family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Herbert has been a member of the school board for fourteen years. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 720 |
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Big Spring Twp. - RANSOM J. HIGGINS, farmer, P. O. Adrian, is a son of John and Joanna Higgins, and was born Aug. 1, 1852, in Wyandot County, Ohio. His father, a native of Maryland, and his mother a native of New York, were united in marriage in Newark, Ohio, where they first settled; thence moved to Wyandot County, Ohio, in the spring of 1852, from there to this county in 1864, and in 1884 returned to Wyandot County, where they reside at present. Our subject was married, Mar. 23, 1875, to Olive R. Slaymaker born in Seneca County, Ohio, July 13, 1851. Her parents, William H. and Mary M. Slaymaker, natives of Pennsylvania, were united in marriage in Seneca County, Ohio, where they have remained ever since. To Mr. and Mrs. Higgins were born two children: Arthur Jay, born Nov. 23, 1877, died Aug. 12, 1878, and Ernest J., born Mar. 9, 1879. Our subject, after marriage, settled on the farm of eighty acres which he still owns, and where he and his family reside. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 721 |
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Big Spring Twp. - WILLIAM HIGLI, farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born in Wyandot County, Ohio, June 14, 1837. His parents, Jaronimus and Matilda Higli, natives of Pennsylvania, were married in Medina County, Ohio, and settled in Wyandot County, Ohio, where they remained until death. Jaronimus Higli departed this life in 1873, his wife in 1862. Our subject was united in marriage, Sept. 6, 18689, with Emily Torrey, born in Wyandot County, Ohio, July 31, 1841, a daughter of Joseph T. and Elizabeth Torrey, the former born in Massachusetts, July 25, 1811, the latter born in New York, April 25, 1810. They were married in Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio, and settled in Wyandot County, Ohio, where they remained until Mrs. Torry's death, Mar. 12, 1884. Mr. Torrey is now a resident of Dayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Higli have two children: Bessie M., born Feb. 7, 1875, and Isa M., born May 19, 1877. Our subject has followed farming all his life. He served his country during the late war of the Rebellion, in Company A, Fifth M. I., from Aug. 14, 1861, until he was discharged, Jul. 15, 1865. He was in all the engagements of the Army of the Potomac during the Peninsular campaign, and was wounded in his right arm in the battle of the Wilderness. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 721 |
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| Bloom Twp. - OSCAR M. HOLCOMB, editor and publisher of the Seneca County Record, Bloomville, was born Sept. 8, 1829, in Hamilton County, Ohio. His father, David H. Holcomb, afterward a merchant of Cincinnati, Ohio, came with his parents from Vermont to Hamilton County in 1808. Our subject and his parents resided at Pekin, Ill., and in same county from 1831 to 1843, when they removed to Chicago. There he learned the printer's trade in the office they removed to Chicago. There he learned the printer's trade in the office of the Gem of the Prairie. In 1846 he set the first type on the Chicago Tribune. In 1847 Mr. Holcomb enlisted in Company F, Second Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and went to Mexico under Gen. Scott. he was stationed at Camp Washington, in Vera Cruz, and at Jalapa, receiving an honorable discharge at Alton, Ill., in 1848. Mar. 26, 1849, he with his father started across the plains to California, arriving at Sacramento Sept. 13, same year, and there his father died Nov.. 18, 1849, his wife having preceded him in 1832 at Pekin, Ill. Our subject returned to Chicago in April, 1852, and re-engaged on the Tribune. He was a delegate to the National Printers' Union at Pittsburg, Penn., in 1853. He was married Sept. 22, 1853, to Miss Mary A. Leitch, of Warren County, Ohio, and to this union were born Mrs. Ora A. Rowen, of Washington, Iowa; Mrs. Iona E. Loughead, of same place; Orma M., of California; Mrs. L. L. Hodges, of Waterloo, Ind., and William H., of Fort Collins, Col. They spent several years in Iowa, where Mr. Holcomb published the Hardin County Sentinel at Eldora, Iowa. Subsequently they moved to Washington County, where Mr. Holcomb held the position of agent for the Rock Island Railroad Company, at Ainsworth, for nine years. He lost his wife by death Nov. 18, 1867, and subsequently married, Aug. 6, 1868, Miss Mary A. Whiting, by whom he has had five children, all now deceased. They finally located in Bloomville, this county, Apr. 15, 1878, where Mr. Holcomb purchased the printing office and established the Seneca County Record, which he has built up to a point of success never before attained by any paper in this locality, with a circulation of upward of 700. It is very popular with the best citizens of the county. In the spring of 1884 Mr. Holcomb was elected mayor of Bloomville and justice of the peace, and he fulfils the duties of these offices to the satisfaction of all. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 739 |
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DAVID HOLMES, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Attica, was born in Venice Township, this county, in 1843, and is the youngest of eight children. He received his education in his native county, and was reared on the farm. He learned the blacksmith's trade, but has made agriculture the principal occupation of his life. He owns 250 acres of land in Huron County, Ohio, and has the controlling interest in the home farm of 226 acres, which he manages and on which he resides. Mr. Holmes in a Democrat. He has served as school director and trustee of Venice Township. He took an active interest in the Grange movement, and was Master of a lodge in that order. His father, John Holmes, who resides with him, was born Oct. 30, 1807, in Jefferson County, Ohio, son of John and Sarah (Norris) Holmes, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of whom served all through the Revolutionary war. John Holmes, Jr., who has been a farmer all his life, was married, in 1839, in Carroll County, Ohio, to Sabina, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Bunton) Hillis, and of Irish descent, and by her he had the following children: Elizabeth, wife of George D. Moore; Sarah, wife of B. F. Slough; Rebecca W., wife of L. Palmerter; Amos, a resident of Michigan; John Q., a resident of Putnam County, Ohio; Almeda; Emaline (deceased); and David the subject of Mr. Huffman takes a deep interest in education matters. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1026 |
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FRANK H. HOLMES, of the firm of Holmes & Romig, manufacturers and dealers in boots and shoes, 80 Washington Street, Tiffin, was born in Huntington, Mass., Jan. 7, 1856, son of Loren Smith and Letitia C. (Knox) Holmes. The former was a son of Joseph Holmes, Jr., whose father, Joseph Holmes, settled in that State (from northern England) at a very early period in its history. The latter, Letitia C. (Knox) Holmes, was a daughter of Alanson Knox, who descends from Scotch pioneers in Massachusetts. Frank H. was one of a family of three sons and a daughter - Eugene L., who died in Chester, Mass. in October, 1874; Joseph A., a resident of Defiance, Ohio, and Katie L., a resident of Deshler, Ohio, all of whom settled in Jackson Township, Wood Co., Ohio, with their parents, in 1866. The subject of our sketch, at seventeen, left the farm, and took a position as salesman in a general merchandise store at Deshler, Ohio, and in 1875, at the age of nineteen, a partnership was formed, consisting of his father, brother and self, for the purpose of conducting a general merchandise business under the firm name of L. S. Holmes & Sons. Aug. 20, 1877, his father died, but the business continued until the spring of 1881. In 1882 he and his brother came to Tiffin, and bought out the present business, which was carried on under the name of Holmes Brothers for one year, Joseph A. then withdrawing and disposing of his interest to Jonas Romig. Mr. Holmes was married, in Deshler, Ohio, May 6, 1880, to Elizabeth Williams, who was born in Hancock County, Ohio, Apr. 22, 1855. Mrs. Holmes is a lady of estimable attainments, and a highly respected member of society. Since coming here Mr. Holmes has taken an active part in the development of all enterprises tending to the social and industrial life of Tiffin. He is a member of the city council, an officer of Tiffin Lodge No. 77, F. & A. M., and member of the Royal Arcanum. He is also one of the trustees of the First Presbyterian Church, of which he and his wife are regular attendants. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 785 |
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| Adams Twp. - CHARLES D. HOLTZ, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, Jan. 31, 1846, son of Jacob P. and Susannah (Huss) Holtz, early settlers of and still residing in Pleasant Township, this county. Our subject was married, Oct. 9, 1872, to Miss Mary (Lillis) Smith, of Green Spring, Ohio, where she was born June 20, 1854, daughter of Samuel H. and Charlotte (Van Syckel) Smith natives of New Jersey and who now resides in Green Spring, Ohio. Mr. Holtz is the father of three children: Grace, born March 15, 1874; Nellie, born Sept. 11, 1877; Jessie, born Aug. 24, 1883; all living. Mr. Holtz purchased land in Adams Township, this county, which he has improved in various ways and where he follows general farming. In politics he is Republican. SOURCE No. 2: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 704 |
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| Adams Twp. - CLAY HOLTZ, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, is a native of Pleasant Township, this county, born Dec. 11, 1841, the second son of William and Catharine M. (Cramer) Holtz, early settlers in this county, where they resided until the death of the former in 1862; Mrs. Holtz still resides there. Our subject enlisted Oct. 9, 1861, in Company H, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry6, serving three years. He is now a member of Potter Post, 105, G. A. R., Green Spring, Ohio. Mr. Holtz was married Feb. 28, 1868, to Miss Dora M. Egbert, of Clinton Township, her native place, a daughter of Jeremiah and Lucy (Rule) Egbert, early settlers in this county. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Holtz have been born seven children: Harry, Alice, William, Catharine, Susan, Lottie and Lucy all living. Mr. Holtz is a medium farmer and operates over 300 acres of land, on which he has made many valuable improvements. He has a fine large brick house and large barn. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Green Spring; in politics he is a Republican. SOURCE No. 2: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 704 |
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| Adams Twp. - JAMES L. HOSLER, grandson of Henry Hostler and son of Moses F. and Amanda (Lynch) Hosler, was born in Liberty Township Oct. 10, 1857; educated in the schools of the district and at Heidelberg College, he taught school for two terms (1875-76); was appointed agent of the Lake Erie & Western and Northwestern Ohio at Burgoon, Ohio, which position he held about five years, when he was transferred to the Bettsville office, where he was employed until July, 1883, when he with others, mentioned at page 3227, purchased the office of the Optic and founded the Enterprise. Mr. Hosler was marred December 24, 1878, to Miss Emma C., daughter of Solomon Warner, of Sandusky County. Our subject was elected village clerk in April, 1883, and re-elected in April 1885. Was also elected a justice of the peace in April, 1865, for Liberty Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 881 |
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| Bloom Twp. - JACOB HOSSLER, of Bloom Township, was born Jan. 31, 1806, at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Penn., and moved with his parents in 1821, to Stark County, Ohio. His father, Frederick, and his grandfather, John G., were born in Pennsylvania, the former in 1782, the latter in 1758, and his great-grandfather was born in France, Europe, and immigrated to Philadelphia, Penn., in 1854. Sept. 23, 1830, the subject of this sketch married Anna Funk, of Osnaburg, Stark Co. May 30, 1834. Mr. Hossler and wife landed in Bloom Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, on their present farm homestead, consisting of 320 acres, part of which is in Venice Township, at a time when this township was comparatively a wilderness. By industry and economy the twin made this one of the most pleasant and desirable homes in that locality, in a short duration of time. Mr. and Mrs. Hossler reared eleven children - four sons, and seven daughters - all of whom are men and women of enterprise and usefulness. In 1866 he removed to the village of Bloomville, went into the mercantile trade, and has very recently retired from the activity of business, but enjoys his vigorous old age with every indication of living many years. He was justice of the peace twenty-four years, mayor of Bloomville four years, postmaster under part of Grant's administration, and held other positions of honor in the township, all of which he has filled with marked honesty and ability. Also administered the settlement of many decedents estates. One of the most notable events in Bloom Township in 1880, was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the nuptial vows of Mr. and Mrs. Hossler. Mr. Hossler is a gentleman who enjoys the respect of all who know him and is an intelligent and upright citizen, and one who takes pride in the prosperity of his township and county. He is honest and straight forward in business, his word being equivalent to his bond any day. He is one of the few remaining stanch pioneer settlers of Bloom Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 739 |
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| Bloom Twp. - SAMUEL B. HOSSLER, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born Apr. 12, 1842, in Bloom Township, this county, a son of the well known pioneer, Jacob Hossler. He completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler in the Seneca County Academy at Republic, adopting the profession of teacher before he was nineteen years of age, and teaching seven terms almost in succession in Bloom Township. During the late war of the Rebellion he spent four months, in 1864, as a soldier in the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guards. Our subject married, Apr. 11, 1865, is Jennie Lomiller, a native of Scipio Township, this county. After living one year at Bloomville and eleven years at his father's homestead, our subject and family finally settled where they now reside, owning a well improved farm of 100 acres. Their children are Nellie J. Schuyler, Mary A. and Anna C. Mr. Hossler is an earnest Republican. In 1873 he was called upon to serve this township as assessor. In 1880 he was chosen land appraiser the difficult duties of which position he filled to the general satisfaction of the people. He held the office of township trustee two terms (from 1881 to 1883) and in addition he has done an extensive business as executor and administrator, settling decedents' estates. He is one of the leading public spirited, enterprising citizens of Bloom Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 740 |
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| Hopewell Twp. - HENRY HOSTLER, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born July 9, 1816, in Lancaster County, Penn., son of Henry and Catharine (Dinger) Hostler, also natives of Pennsylvania. Henry Hostler, Sr., came with his family to Ohio in 1831, and entered a farm in Hopewell Township, this county, when there were but few inhabitants in the township or county. They came here with one horse, and a wagon in which they slept at night most of the way, and had but little save health and willing hands. They made a clearing, built a cabin, and began to work in earnest on the site where the beautiful dwelling of our subject now stands. On their way to this township, they stopped at the then village of Sandusky, except the father, who came ahead and entered this land, then returned for his family. His children all attained maturity, and now the living occupy good positions in life, while their parents sleep, free from care and toil. Of their children (four sons and two daughters) the following survive: Henry; Sarah, widow of J. Martin; Catharine (wife of Rev. J. Powell, of Sandusky County) and Henry. Our subject, the only one who resides in this county, was educated here. He married, Jan. 20, 1846, Miss Fannie, the eldest in the family of twelve children of John Baughman, of Liberty Township, this county, and who still occupies the old home farm, the property never having changed hands. Mr. and Mrs. Hostler have been blessed with nine children: George W., married to Mary Propps; Rebecca E., wife of Isaac Merchant; Moses L., married to Margaret Shaull; Silas J.; Dennis S. and David M. (twins); Stephen; A. D.; and Ira J., married to Harriet Bencoff. Mr. Hostler is one of the leading farmers of his township, and among its very successful men. He is a member of the United Brethren Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 859 |
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| Clinton Twp. & Tiffin City -
JOHN HUMMER, city marshal of Tiffin, was born in Dieferdinger, Luxemburg, Germany, Feb. 27, 1840; son of Peter and Margaret (Kolb) Hummer (the former a native of Tyrol), who came to America in 1846, settling in Seneca Township, where they reared three sons and one daughter: John, Anthony, Margaret and John B. The subject of our sketch, the eldest, began life for himself, when but a boy, at saw-milling and lumber dealing, and worked at stave-making, etc., in this and surrounding counties for many years. Nov. 1, 1877, he came to Tiffin and worked at stave-making and in the lumber business till 1883, when he was appointed to the city police, and Apr. 6, 1885, was honorably elected to his present incumbency, which he ably fills. He had, while residing in Ansonia, Darke Co., Ohio, served as its marshal and commissioner of streets, so that we find the Marshal with a creditable professional record before him. He married, in New Riegel in 1864, Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary Wile. This union was blessed with nine children: Mary, John B., Katrina, Elizabeth, Margaret, Hattie, Clara, Annie and Willie. Mr. Hummer and his family are of the Roman Catholic faith, and members of St. Joseph's congregation. He is a worthy member of St. John's Benevolent Society, Catholic Knights of America, Catholic Benevolent Legion and the Bruderbund. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 788 |
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JACOB HUNDERLACH, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in September, 1825 in Rhenish Bavaria, son of Adam and Anna (Mott) Hunderlach, who were the parents of three children: Andy, a resident of Germany; Mary (Mrs. Miller), who died in Tiffin, Ohio, and Jacob. Mary and Jacob were the only members of the family who ever came to America. The mother died while Jacob was young, and his father married again. Our subject received his education in Germany and came to America in 1850, first locating in Indiana, but later in Ohio, where he followed the trade of a butcher, at Tiffin, Ohio, for twenty-five years. He was married, Mar. 8, 1854 to Frederica, daughter of Frederick Sander, and to this union were born ten children, nine now living: Ida, widow of George Hammon; Ann; Flora A., wife of John Pennington, and who removed to Douglas County, Kas.; Rosa( deceased); Rosa (second), wife of Charles Miller of Tiffin; Neddie J.; Minnie; Charles H.; Albert and Ralph. In 1878 Mr. Hunderlach moved on his highly improved farm located near the railroad. He and his family are members of the German Lutheran Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 859 |
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| JACOB HUNKER,
farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born near Sulz, in the kingdom of Wurtemburg,
Dec. 16, 1842, son of Jacob and Catharine (Smith) Hunker, who
came to America in 1853, landing in New York, and the same year located
in Clinton Township, Seneca Co., Ohio. The father of our subject,
now (1885) in his eighty-first year, son of Martin Hunker, lost
his wife in 1854; she was a daughter of Martin Smith, and the
mother of the following children: Martin in Clinton Township;
Mathias, in Hopewell Township; Jacob, our subject; Mary,
wife of Christian Snyder, of Liberty Township, all in this
county; and Frederick in Buffalo County, Neb. The father's
second marriage was with Mary Schantz, who is still living, and
by her he has had one child, Annie, now the wife of Frederick
Flaxenhair, of Liberty Township, this county. Owing to the
limited means of his parents our subject received but meager advantages
in early life. He was married, Oct. 5, 1869, to Rosa Smith,
who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1850, daughter of
George and Rosina (Dunninger) Smith, natives of Wurtemburg, and who
settled in this county about 1845; they are still living and are the
parents of John, in Bloom Township; Rosa, Mrs. Hunker, in
Liberty Township; Melchoir, in Pleasant Township, and Andy,
in Clinton Township, all in this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Hunker
have been born the following children: John F., William F., David M.,
Oliver E., and Ollie M. (twins), and George I.
Mr. Hunker is farming 220 acres of land, and is one of the most
industrious and enterprising men in Liberty Township. He and his
family are members of the Lutheran Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 881 |
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| Clinton Twp. & Tiffin
City - S. S. HUNTER, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Clinton Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, Dec. 20, 1832. His parents, William and Clorinda Hunter, natives of Virginia, were married in Tiffin, Ohio, and settled in Clinton Township, where they remained until the death of the former, which occurred Dec. 23, 1868. His widow resides in Tiffin. Our subject was united in marriage, Oct. 31, 1860, with Emma Tunison. She was born in Rahway, N. J., June 15, 1839. Her parents, David C. and Abigail Tunison, natives of New Jersey, where they were married, in September, 1838, moved to New York City in 1850; thence to Tiffin, Ohio, in 1854, where they have since resided. Our subject and wife have been blessed with three children: Harvey B., Alice M. and Willie D. Mr. Hunter is a F. & A. M. Mrs. Hunter has been a member of the Episcopal Church for nearly thirty years. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 788 |
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| Big Spring Twp. - PAUL HUSS, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, was born in Germany, Mar. 27, 1843, son of Nicholas and Catharine Huss, natives of Germany, where they were married and first settled. In 1846 they immigrated to America, coming direct to Ohio and locating in Seneca County, where they remained until the death of Mrs. Huss, May 5, 1873. Nicholas Huss is now a resident of New Riegel, Ohio. Our subject was united in marriage, Jan. 26, 1869, with Josephine, Nicholas and Elizabeth Plenz, natives of Germany, immigrated to Big Spring Township, this county, about thirty-six years ago and have lived here ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Huss are the parents of seven children Joseph N., Philomina C., Loretta M., Henry A., Charlie P., Alfrida M. and Delphina M. Our subject has followed agricultural pursuits nearly all his life, and now owns eighty acres improved land. He is one of the present trustees of Big Spring Township. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 722 |
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