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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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Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co.
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| Big Spring Twp. - THOMAS MARKS, saloon keeper, New Riegel, was born in Big Spring Twp., this county, Apr. 15, 1856, son of Nicholas and Theresa Marks, natives of Germany, former born in1809, latter in 1823; they were married in Germany and immigrated to America, coming direct to this county, July 7, 1850, and settling in Big Springs Township, where they have remained ever since. Our Subject was united in marriage, June, 20, 1883, with Kate Wagner, born in Seneca County, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1859, daughter of Jacob and Mary Wagner, also natives of Germany, coming to America and direct to this county, settling in Big Spring Township, where they reside at present. Our subject and wife are the parents of two children: Adeline and Jacob. Mr. Marks was reared on a farm, and in 1882 moved to New Riegel, and where he has since been engaged in keeping saloon, and where he owns fine town property. He and his wife belong to the Catholic Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 725 |
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| Bloom Twp. - JOHN CHAPMAN MARTIN (deceased), was born Feb. 26, 1798, in Mifflin County, Penn. He came to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1812, where he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ann McCandlish, a native of Waterford, Ohio. They moved to Bloom Township, thsi county, in 1828, and entered an eighty-acre tract, north of Honey Creek, which they subsequently increased to 160 acres. They lived at their home on Honey Creek until their death. Mr. Martin died Jan. 8, 1881, his wife Dec. 30, 1870. Of their eleven children four are now living: William a resident of Des Moines, Iowa; Anthony M., an M. D. in Bloomville, Ohio; George M., living on the homestead on Honey Creek; and Albert in King City, Mo. Our subject and his worthy wife were among the honored pioneers of Bloom Township, where they lived long and useful lives. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 743 |
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| Bloom Twp. - NATHAN MARTIN (deceased), son of William and Hannah (Chapman) Martin, was born in Mifflin County, Penn., Nov. 6, 1785; enlisted in Dearborn's command in 1812, and served during that war; was discharged and paid off at Fort Niagara, then went to York (Toronto) to visit his mother's sisters who resided there, and became a resident of that district. He was married there to Miss Elizabeth Devins, and engaged in agriculture in Canada until May, 1839, when he moved to Bloom Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, where his two brothers had settled at an earlier date. His wife and children - five boys and three girls accompanied him hither. On arriving in Bloom, June 1, he negotiated for the purchase of a farm, and went to reside on it (Section 190, July 1, 1839. He was trustee of Bloom Township for many years previous to his death, which occurred Feb. 11, 1862, his demise being attributed to worry caused by the war. His widow died in January, 1870. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 742 |
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| Eden Twp. - ROBERT M. C. MARTIN (deceased) was born Sept. 18, 1822, in Perry County, Ohio; son of Samuel and Mary Martin, natives of Pennsylvania, and who came to Seneca County in 1827. Samuel Martin first bought a tract of land in Scipio Township, which he traded for land on Section 19, Eden Township, holding the same until his death, though he purchased other property at different times. Of his children, eight in number, five now survive: Absalom, Samuel, Nathan, Nancy and Hannah. Hugh, one of the sons, and who became a noted lawyer, read law under Gen. Gibson, opened practice in Iowa, and was killed by a rolling boulder at Colorado. Our subject, the eldest son, received a fair education, and was reared a farmer. He was married, Oct. 12, 1848, to Miss Barbara, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Wrouff) Kagy and by this union there were thirteen children, ten now living: Mary E., Samuel S., Hannah J. (Mrs. Clinton Lease), Eliza E., Isaac R. (married to Hattie Hoverstock), John V., Hugh Mc., Charles E., Francis A. and Anna C. Robert M. C. Martin was a successful farmer, having acquired several large farms, together with everything that denotes prosperity. He was appointed county recorder to fill an unexpired term, and then was elected and subsequently re-elected to this office. He was present at the last reunion of the Kagy family, where there were over 100 members of the family gathered. He died Apr. 4, 1879, leaving his property to his widow during her life time, and at her demise, to his children. Mrs. Martin and some of her children occupy the homestead. She is a pleasant lady, striving to make home comfortable for her family. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 851 |
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| Big Spring Twp. - JOHN B. MARTZ, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, was born in Belgium, Aug. 31, 1826, son of Henry and Margaret Martz, also natives of Belgium, where they were married and remained until 1846, at which time they embarked for America, coming direct to Big Spring Twp., this county, and here resided the residue of their days. Our subject resided here with his father until Feb. 10, 1852, in which year he went to California, working in the gold mountains for two years; after that time he returned to Big Springs Twp., Seneca County, and was united in marriage, Jan. 31, 1856, with Elizabeth Martz born in Belgium, Jul. 22, 1834, daughter of Michael and Kate Martz (both deceased). To our subject and wife were born nine children, five now living: Margaret, wife of Jacob Fetzer; Susan, wife of John Wagner; Nicholas, Catharine and Mary; and four deceased; Henry, John, Elizabeth and Michael. Mr. Martz owns eighty acres of fine land where he and his family reside. The family are members of the Catholic Church of St. Boniface. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 725 |
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| Big Springs Twp. - JOHN MATHIAS, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Big Spring Twp., this county, Feb. 3, 1843, a son of Lewis and Clara Mathias, natives of Luxemburg, Germany, who immigrated to America in 1840, settling in Big Spring Twp., this county, where they remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage, Aug. 2, 1865, with Rosie Guilliam born in Big Spring Township, this county, Dec. 25, 1848, daughter of John and Elizabeth Guilliam (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Mathias were the parents of twelve children, of whom Clara, Andrew, Nicholas, Lizzie, Joseph, Theresa, Martin, Fronia and Theodore are living, and Adam, Michael and Lizzie are deceased. Our subject is a blacksmith by trade, but for several years has engaged in farming and now owns 130 acres of good land in a state of cultivation. He filled the office of trustee of the township for four years, and was clerk of the school board nine years. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at Saint Nicholas, of which he is trustee. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 725 |
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| Big Springs Twp. - NICHOLAS MATHIAS, grocer, New Riegel, was born in Big Springs Twp., this county, July 25, 1849, a son of Lewis and Josephine Mathias, natives of Europe, who immigrated to Big Spring Twp., this county, and after marriage settling in same township, where they remained until the death of Lewis Mathias, which occurred Aug. 6, 1878; his widow survives him. Our subject was united in marriage, Oct. 17, 1871, with Margaret Nepper, born in Big Springs Twp., this county, June 22, 1854, daughter of Felix and Josephine Nepper, and to this union were born six children: Lewis N., Mary J., Rosa M., Elizabeth A., Edward V. and Eleanor M. Mr. Mathias who was reared on a farm, moved to New Riegel in 1876 (where he has nice property), and has since been engaged in merchandising. He keeps a full stock of groceries and provisions and has also a bar attached. He and his wife 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 725 |
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| Bloom Twp. - JOHN McCLELLAND, a native of Fayette County, Penn., was married in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1832, to Miss Elizabeth Hannah, a native of Cumberland County, Penn. They settled in Venice Township, this county, in 1836. Of their twelve children Thomas A., the only one residing in Bloom township, married, Aug. 23, 1866, Miss Catherine Wilson. Her father, John W. Wilson, was born in Fayette county, Penn., in 1821, an came to Ohio with his father, Rev. James Wilson, a native of England and a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. John W. Wilson married Miss Hannah J. McWilliams of Richland County, Ohio, and resided on their farm until 1875, when they located in Bloomfield, where Mr. Wilson died, in November, 1880; his widow now resides at her home. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 743 |
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| Bloom Twp. - SAMUEL A. B. McCLELLAND, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born June 7, 1818, in Centre County, Pen. His father, Hugh McClelland, died about 1823, and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Boyd) McClelland came to Eden Township, thsi county, with her young family, in 1830. They settled on a new farm which they at once began to clear up and develop. The names of their children are William H.; Mrs. Nancy J. Clark, in Hancock County; Sarah I., (deceased); S. A. B.; Mrs. Mary H. Moe; and Mrs. Margaret F. Watson. Our subject married July 26, 1849, Miss Catherine Ralston, born Mar. 31, 1828, in Brooke County, Va., daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Parks) Ralston, who settled in Bloom Township, this county, in 1834. Mr. Ralston died Jan. 4, 1867, and his widow still lives in Bloom Township. Two of their sons gave their lives in defense of their country, Joseph M. C. being a member of the One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regiment, and Robert of the Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. and Mrs. McClelland settled in Bloom Township, this county, in 1853. Their children are Salomon Chase, of Michigan; William H., in Coscinsko County, Ind.; Samuel; Ward B.; Hugh; and Ida E. Mr. McClelland has been an ardent Republican since the organization of the party. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 743 |
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| Adams Twp. - JAMES McINTIRE, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1825, a son of Smith and Catharine (Larkins) McIntire, both deceased, who came to this county in 1832, parents of ten children, six of whom are still living. Our subject was married, in 1850, to Miss Catharine Myers, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Ryne) Myers, early settlers in this county and Adams Township, and to this union have been born seven children, four of whom are now living. His wife dying in 1865, Mr. McIntire then married, in 1867, Miss Wealthy Scott, of Sandusky County, Ohio, daughter of William and Susan (Blubaker) Scott. This marriage has resulted in the birth of three children, two of whom survive. Mr. McIntire has served in some of the township offices in Adams Township; in politics he is a Democrat. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 705 |
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| Adams Twp. - DR. ARCHIBALD R. McKELLAR, physician and surgeon, Green Spring, was born in Elgin County, Ontario, in 1850. His father, Malcom McKellar emigrated from Scotland, in 1833, and was one of the pioneer settlers of Elgin County, Ontario. Dr. A. R. McKellar was the youngest of eight children - six sons and two daughters. After receiving a common school education, he taught school in the surrounding districts for two or three years. He then further promoted his education by attending the Provincial Normal School at Toronto, passing his examinations with honor. He again resumed the profession of teaching, and taught in several rural districts until he was appointed assistant high school master of the Smith's Falls High School (one of the most efficient schools in the Province of Ontario), at a very liberal salary. He subsequently filled the position of high master in the Hawkesbury School, having an average daily attendance of 600 pupils; but in 1873, at the earnest solicitation of the people of Smith's Falls, he again assumed the position of high master of the high school in that place. Having turned his attention to the study of medicine, he entered the Ann Arbor University in the fall of 1875, and at the end of the session he attended the summer course of lectures in the College of Medicine and Surgery of Cincinnati, graduating with honor in the summer. The following fall, to thoroughly complete his medical education, he attended a session of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and was one of the six students who passed the most successful examination. He first settled in Detroit, Mich., and from there moved to Green Spring, Ohio, in July, 1877, where he has since remained, and has met with ample success in his profession. The Doctor is a member of the Seneca County, State of Ohio, and American Medical Associations; is a member of the Orange Masonic and I. O. O. F. societies. He is nominally a member of the Presbyterian Church. While in Canada he was a stanch Reformer, and since he became an American he is equally as strong a Republican. In the year 1877 he was married to Catharine Morwood, who was born near the village of St. John, Province of Quebec. She removed to the Province of Ontario, in 1850, with her mother, three brothers and three sisters. The Doctor and his wife have two boys, both healthy and strong, their names being Archibald and Neil. Dr. McKellar has a remunerative practice, and is destine to be a permanent and prominent resident of Green Spring. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 706 |
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JACOB MERGENTHALER, manufacturer, Fostoria, was born in London Township, this county, Nov. 30, 1838; son of Gottfried Mergenthaler, a native of Germany, a farmer by occupation, and who was a pioneer of Loudon Township, this county. where he cleared and improved a farm, on which he lived and died. Our subject, who was reared in his native township, when nineteen years of age, left home and served an apprenticeship of four years at the carpenter's trade, which occupation he followed up to 1881, when, with J. S. Bowers, he engaged in the planing, door, sash and blind manufacturing business. In 1882 Fred Koss bought the interest of Mr. Bowers, and since that time the business has been conducted under firm name of Mergenthaler & Koss, who by strict attention to business have built up a large and extensive trade. Mr. Mergenthaler was married, in the fall of 1801, to Mary Karl, of Fostoria, by whom he has four children: Ada, William, Rollin and Ola. Mr. and Mrs. Mergenthaler are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is one of the representative business men of Fostoria. In politics he is a Democrat. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 912 |
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MELCHER MERGENTHALER, carriage manufacturer, Fostoria, was born in Loudon Township, this county, July 19, 1841. His father, Gottfried Mergenthaler, a native of Germany, settled in Loudon Township, this county, in 1834, and here Melcher was reared and educated. Our subject, at the age of eighteen, came to Fostoria. where he served an apprenticeship at wagonmaking for three years with George Gehr, Esq. He then worked as journeyman, till 1865, when he embarked in business for himself, in which he has successfully engaged to the present time. Our subject was united in marriage, July 19, 1863, with Catherine, daughter of Henry Bucher, of Loudon Township, this county, and by her he has three children: Andrew, assistant cashier in the First National Bank; Charles and Rella. Mr. and Mrs. Mergenthaler are members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically he is a Democrat. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 912 |
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Adams Twp. - DANIEL METZGER, farmer, SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 706 |
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| Venice Twp. - A. J. MEYERS, farmer, P. O. Attica, was born in Venice Township, this County, July 8, 1845, son of Henry and Rebecca (Free) Meyers, who were parents of seven children, A. J. being the third born. His father, a pioneer of this county, was a successful farmer, and was owner of over 2,000 acres of land at his death, which occurred in 1884. Our subject was reared on the farm, educated in his native county, and wisely chose the occupation of his father as his own. He now possessed the farm on which he resides, comprising 280 acres, and 250 acres in Nebraska. He was married, Nov. 2, 1880, to Mary R., daughter of Henry H. and Parthena (Cole) Bathrick, the former of Scotch and English descent, the latter of English lineage. Our subject's father, Henry Meyers, "tailor," as he was familiarly known to all, was born in the village Of Oberendeugen, Switzerland, Apr. 26, 1808. He was reared in the fath of the German Reformed Church, and took his first communion when he was seventeen years old. At teh age of twenty-one he left his native land and came to America, in company with his elder brother, Jacob, who bore the expense of his passage to Philadelphia, where he resided six years. His brother, soon after arriving in Philadelphia, became sick and was advised by his physicians to return to his former home, as the only means of recovery. Henry, poor and penniless, begged in the streets, with uncovered head, of the people of that city, the required amount to pay his brother's passage back to Switzerland, promising to each one who contributed that he would return the sum again as soon as he could earn the money, which he did to each one with the exception of one person, who refused to accept of it. While living in Philadelphia he worked at tailoring for a livelihood, receiving as remuneration for his services the sum of $1.50 per week and his board. After working six years for one man at the trade in Philadelphia, he left there on the 10th of July, 1835, and came by canal to Sandusky, Ohio, arriving on teh 29th of the same month, walked to Attica, on the old turnpike, where he had previously purchased wild land. Six years after his arrival in Seneca County he worked at his trade in Tiffin, after which he worked five years in the village of Attica, using the money thus earned for improvements on his land. He came to this country a poor Dutch lad, without a cent in his pocket, a stranger in a strange land, without a single friend to greet his coming. He set to work with perseverance and a true pioneer spirit to amass a competency. Out of his small earnings in Philadelphia he save a sufficient sum to purchase 160 acres of land, lying near Attica, where he ever after resided until the time of his death in 1884. His acres numbered 2,160, of which 1,280 acres were in Nebraska, the rest in Ohio, all but 160 acres in this township. In 1835 he brought the first $5 in gold seen in Tiffin. Five years after he came to Seneca County. July 11, 1840, he was married to Miss Rebecca Free, sister of the late John Free. By patient, honest industry and frugality he breasted the waves of life and succeeded in accumulating a fortune. Providence seemed to smile on his every effort, and by honest toil his acres broadened until they became a noble heritage, and he took rank among the solid men of Seneca County. He was a strong minded man, of correct habits, and an inveterate reader. A man of retentive memory, his mind was a store house of useful knowledge; a lover of history, he made himself familiar with the events not only of his own, but those of other nations. In politics he was proud to bear the title of a Democrat, with the significance of its earlier and original simplicity, and was a believer in the great universal faith of the positive laws that govern the universe. to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers were born seven children: Mary J., deceased wife of A. B. Brant, a grain merchant; George W., a farmer, who died Apr. 17, 1860; A. J., our subject; Sarah E., wife of James E. Carpenter; T. J., a farmer in this township; W. T., a farmer of Hancock County, Ohio; M. Ellen, wife of A. J. Coofman, a physician of Tiffin, Ohio. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1034 |
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MEYERS, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, was born Oct. 9, 1856, in
Adams Township, this county, son of John and Elizabeth A. (Ryne)
Myers, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively, and who
were married in this county; they had two children: Catharine
(deceased) and Oscar. The mother died Jan. 24, 1885; the
father is now seventy-seven years old; he was a very industrious man
through life, having accumulated considerable land and other property,
most of which he has already given to his son Oscar, who is a
worthy young man. In politics both father and son are Democratic
from principle. Our subject was married Dec. 5, 1876, to
Emma Gibbons, born in Adams Township, this county, Mar. 28, 1857,
daughter of William and Jane (Stilwell) Gibbons, natives of
Pennsylvania and New York, respectively, coming to this county about
1853, where they still reside; they reared a family of one son and two
daughters: Almerinda, John and Emma. Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Myers have two children: Frank and Cecil. Mr.
Myers was reared a farmer, an occupation he still follows, devoting
his spare time to operating a steam factory he has on his farm, where he
manufactures bee hives and various articles of wooden ware. He
also has a feed-mill, for grinding corn, etc.g SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 708 |
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EZRA MILLER, farmer, P. O. Longley, Wood County, was born in Jackson Township, this county, Oct. 15, 1845; a son of Isaac and Susannah (Slosser) Miller, the former a native of Fairfield County. Ohio, and the latter a native of Virginia; they were of Irish and German extraction. Isaac Miller, who was a farmer, came to this county in an early day. (His father, Abraham Miller, was a pioneer farmer of Jackson Township, this county.) Ezra Miller, the subject of this sketch, the sixth in a family of twelve children, ten of whom grew to maturity, was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common schools in Jackson Township, this county. He has followed farming all his life with the exception of the time he spent in the army during the late war; he enlisted, in 1863, in Company C, Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for six months; then enlisted for 100 days in the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and then re-enlisted for one year in Company D, Fifty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving till the close of the war in 1865. In 1868 Mr. Miller married Ann Riley, a lady of English extraction, daughter of Thomas Riley, and this union has been blessed with one child—Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Republican in politics. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 873 |
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GEORGE E. MILLER, farmer, P. O. Old Fort, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1822, son of Tobias and Mary (Young) Miller, natives of Pennsylvania, and who were married in Lycoming County, Penn., thence came to Ohio in 1817, settling first in Pickaway County, and in 1825 removed to Pleasant Township, this county. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom four survive, only one, George E., living in this county; the mother dying in 1829, Tobias Miller married again, and in 1864 his second wife died, and at the age of ninety-seven, in the year 1879, he departed this life. Our subject was married, January 13, 1852, to Maria E. Mclntire, of Pleasant Township, this county, a native of Massachusetts, born Sept. 1, 1832, daughter of Lester and Emily (Shattuck) Mclntire, who came to this county in a very early day, and who were the parents of nine children, of whom five survive. To the union of George E. Miller and wife have been born two children: Emma, now the wife of Edward Jackman, of Pleasant Township, this county, and Minnie L. Mr. Miller (with the exception of six years spent at carpentering) has been a farmer all his life. His brother, J. Y. Miller, now deceased, was the only white man who saw Parker stabbed by Peter Pork, at Swope's Corners, now called Fort Seneca. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 942 |
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J. MILLER, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, is a native of Yates
County, N. Y., born Feb. 21, 1829, and came with his parents, in 1838,
to this county where he was reared a farmer. His parents Daniel
adn Anna (Bergstresser) Miller, came from New York State to this
county in 1838. They have reared a family of eight children:
Jacob J., Mary A., Peter, Barbara, Catharine, Sarah, Angeline and
Martin. The mother dying, Mar. 24, 1849, aged forty-four
years, the father then married, in 1851, Mrs. Sarah Reeber, and
now resides in Clinton Township, this county. At the age of
sixteen years our subject began learning the cooper's trade, which he
followed for twenty-six years, with the exception of two years spent in
mining in California, which, together with his trade, was quite
profitable to him, financially; hence he was prepared to pay for the
land he had purchased in Adams Township, this county, in 1857, and, by
industry and economy, he has since added to the same until he now has
164 acres, which he has improved in various ways. In 1870 he
erected a fine brick residence, at a cost of over $3,000. Mr.
Miller was married Mar. 29, 1855, to Miss Sarah Robenalt, a
native of Clinton Township, this county, born Sept. 1, 1837, daughter of
Solomon and Catharine (Powell) Robenalt, natives of Pennsylvania,
who married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and came to this county about
1833; they had a family of thirteen children, of whom eleven are now
living: Mary, Elizabeth, Lavina, Catharine, Christena, Sarah, Barbara
J., Andrew J., George, Solomon and William The deceased
are John and Peter. The father of this family died
in June, 1866, aged sixty-five years. The mother died Dec. 25,
1881, aged eighty years. To Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Miller
have been born ten children, of whom six are yet living: Ida J.,
Daniel L., Almarinda, Mary B., Minda A. and J. P. The
deceased are Warren P., Delia A., Noble A. and an infant twin
brother of Minda A. Ida J. is now the wife of A.
R. Young, a furniture dealer in Green Spring, Ohio. Mr. and
Mrs. Miller, are members of the Reformed Church. He has served
in several of the township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 707 |
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| Bloom Twp. - PAUL MILLER, manufacturer, Bloomville, was born May 5, 1840, in Venice Township, this county. His father, John M. Miller, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, married Miss Rickey Reider, immigrated to America in 1832, and, after living in Medina County, Ohio, about four years, settled permanently in Seneca County, Ohio. After his wife's demise, which occurred when she was aged forty two years and twenty-five days, John M. Miller married Miss Catherine Kalb, who died Feb. 9, 1878, aged sixty-nine years; he remained a widower the remainder of his life; he died Mar. 29, 1884, aged eighty-two years, nine months and twenty-one days; he was an enterprising farmer and acquired an estate of 400 acres of land. His children - nine sons and one daughter are all now living but Aaron, who was drowned in Sandusky River, at Tiffin, Ohio, Mar. 12, 168. Two of the sons, D. G. and C. C., gave their services in defense of the Government in the war of the Rebellion, serving four years each. Our subject was employed three months as carpenter by the Government during the Rebellion. He was married, Mar. 10, 1864, to Mary E. Marshall, then located at Richville, Crawford County, Ohio, two years, after which he purchased a saw mill at Tiffin, Ohio, which he carried on for eight years. He next resided in the southeast corner of Clinton Township, then county, for some time, but finally located in Bloomville in 1875. Here he carries on an extensive saw-mill, planing-mill and lumber business, supplying the home market; has a large railroad trade and is shipping extensively to Toledo and other points. This is the only establishment of the kind in Bloomville. He is noted as one of the most enterprising and successful business men of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Miller's children are John David, Elizabeth Anna, Mary Emma, Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Harry and Iva Pearl. Mrs. Miller is a member of the German Reformed Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 743 |
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| Clinton Twp. & Tiffin City - PETER MILLER, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Ontario County, N. Y., Sept. 16, 1833, son of Daniel W. and Anna Miller, who were united in marriage in the State of New York, and who moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1837, where they remained until the death of the latter. Daniel W. Miller afterward married Sarah Raber, and they now reside in Clinton Township. Our subject was married Mar. 2, 1854, to Levina Robenalt, born in this county, Sept. 12, 1832, daughter of Solomon and Catharine Robenalt, natives of Pennsylvania, and who were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, moving to Seneca County in 1829, and there remaining until their death; the father died in 1863 and the mother in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of seven children, of whom six are now living: Frank P., born Oct. 1, 1856; Orlando A., born Mar. 12, 1858; Daniel W., born Aug. 1, 1859; Alice V., born Oct. 25, 1860; Burton R. and Anna M., born Nov. 16,1864. The deceased, Gideon A., was born Jan. 4, 1855, and died Apr. 22, 1862. Mr. Miller is a cooper, a trade he followed for several years, and then became engaged in farming. He owns 288 acres of land, nearly all improved. He is trustee of the township, a position he has filled for six years with credit to himself and the satisfaction of his constituents. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 803 |
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W. W. MILLER, merchant, Bascom, was born Nov. 8, 1841, in Adams Township, this county, son of Simon and Hannah (Wax) Miller, the former a native of Dauphin County, the latter of Perry county, Penn. Of their four children, our subject is the only one surviving. He received his education in Seneca County, and has followed farming most of his time. He was twice married, the first time to Sophia Jamison, who died in July, 1870, leaving one child, Simon J. Mr. Miller was married on second occasion, in April, 1871, to Mary L., daughter of David and Sophia (Delong) Creeger, early settlers of the county, and who were parents of two children. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller were born two children: Martha J. and Bertha M. Our subject embarked in merchandizing, has a general stock of groceries and dry goods at Bascom, where he does a lucrative trade; he is postmaster at Bascom and a member of the United Brethren Church. During the late civil war Mr. Miller enlisted (in 1861) in Company I. One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served 100 days. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 863 |
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M. H. MILLS, physician, Attica, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, in February, 1846, the eldest of the four children born to Simeon H. (a miller by trade) and Amanda (Muzzy) Mills, natives of New York and of English descent. Our subject acquired his literary education in the schools of Cleveland, Ohio, then attended the Homoeopathic College of Cleveland, graduating in 1872. He was married, in 1873, to Sylva Bradford, a descendant of William Bradford, the first governor of Plymouth Colony and governor of Massachusetts, and to this union were born two children: Clara and Ethel. The Doctor commenced to practice his chosen profession at Salem, Ohio, and in 1877 he came to Attica, this county, where he ahs been in active practice since, having won for himself many warm friends. He is a member of the State Medical Society. In politics he is a Republican. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1035 |
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| Liberty Twp. - J. W. MONTGOMERY, teacher, P. O. Cromer's, was born near Fort Seneca, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1856, son of William and Marian A. E. (Hoke) Montgomery, both of whom are still living, the former born near Tiffin in 1827, a son of William Montgomery, one of the first settlers of this county. The mother of our subject was born in 1836, in Franklin County, Penn., daughter of John Hoke. J. W. Montgomery received a college education. He began life as a teacher before reaching his sixteenth year. He is now devoting his leisure hours to the study of medicine, which profession he expects to enter in the future. He was married, April 3, 1881, to Kate Murray, who was born in Liberty Township, this county, July 12, 1863, daughter of J. B. and Sarah (Greene) Murray, both living the former born near Massillon, Ohio, to Jacob and Catharine Murray (the latter still living, and nearly one hundred years old); the latter was born in Virginia, to Valentine and Helah (Robertson) Greene. Mr. Montgomery has one child - Fay - born May 8, 1884. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 882 |
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| Pleasant Township - WILLIAM MONTGOMERY, farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, was born in Clinton Township, this county, Jan. 6, 1826, eldest son of William and Christianna (Plank) Montgomery. William Montgomery, father of our subject, was a native of Ireland, where he was first married and had a family of five children, with whom he came to America and settled in Circleville, Ohio, where his wife died. After his second marriage, in 1823, he came to this county, where three children were born to him: William, Isabelle and Milton. William Montgomery, Sr., died here Jan. 27, 1830. His widow subsequently married George Hollinger, by whom she had one son - Napoleon B., now residing in Lucas County, Iowa. Mrs. Hollinger died at the residence of her son William, in Pleasant Township, this county, Dec. 24, 1873. Our subject has had to work for himself since quite a small boy. When old enough he operated the home farm which he conducted for several years and now owns. He was married, Jan. 6, 1856, to Marian Hoke, a resident of Liberty Township, this county, and a native of Franklin County, Penn., daughter of John and Margaret (Byers) Hoke, who immigrated to this country about 1848, and who had a family of five sons and three daughters. Mrs. Hoke died Feb. 8, 1857, and Mr. Hoke Sept. 26, 1874. To the union of our subject and wife have been born four sons and one daughter: John W., James M., George H., Leroy N. and Anna E. Mr. Montgomery is a Democrat in politics and has served in some of the township offices. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 943 |
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| Venice Twp. - FRANK C. MYERS, a member of the firm of Myers & Keller, dry goods, notions and clothing. Attica, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1860, a son of Henry F. Myers, an early settler of Venice Township, this county, and prominent farmer and successful business man. Our subject, the third in a family of five children, three of whom are deceased, received his education in this county, and lived on the farm with his parents until eighteen years of age, when he engaged as clerk in a dry goods store for four years at Attica. He then embarked in his present business. He and his partner speak the German and English languages. Mr. Myers was married, in 1881, to Ida M. Carson, a native of this county, and daughter of J. W. Carson, of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Universalist Church at Attica. Politically he is a Republican. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1036 |
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| Venice Twp. - HENRY F. MYERS, farmer, P. O. Attica, was born in Switzerland, Apr. 10, 1822, son of Jacob and Fanny (Werder) Myers, also natives of Switzerland, who immigrated to Ohio in 1829, and came to this county in 1831; they were parents of eight children, of whom Henry F. is second. Our subject's father, a wealthy, influential farmer, helped build the first log schoolhouse in Venice Township, and there Henry F. received his education. The subject of this sketch was married, in 1848, to Mary Meyers (no relative however); her father's name was Jacob Meyers; he was a native of Switzerland. Our subject and wife have two children now living: Frank C. and Alice, wife of Hiram Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Universalist Church. In politics he is a Republican; has been school direcor and trustee of the township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1036 |
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