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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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| Reed Twp. - HENRY READ, farmer, P. O. Omar, was born in Steuben County, N.Y., May 31, 1820; son of Elijah Read, born Dec. 10, 1792, and who was a sergeant under Capt. Clelland in Gen. Wadsworth's command. Elijah Read was one of the first settlers of Reed Township, and served as justice of the peace nine years; he received his patent for land from John Q. Adams, and was prominent among the early people of the township; he was married, Mar. 20, 1816, to Sally W. Brundige, who was born Aug. 19, 1800; both were from Steuben County, N. Y.; their children were James B., born Feb. 5, 1818, died Apr. 17, 1863; William and Henry (twins), born May 31, 1820, William died Feb. 19, 1856; Susan M., born Sept. 27, 1827, died Jan. 12, 1856, and George B., born Oct. 20, 1830, died July 22, 1842. Our subject was married, Aug. 12, 1847, to Nancy Murray, of Fairfield County, Ohio, daughter of John and Mary (Conwell) Murray. By her he had three children: Mary, born Jan. 2, 1849, wife of William Ricker, of Huron County, Ohio; Clara, born Feb. 13, 1851; and William H., born Nov. 1, 1857, married to Alice Fifer. Mr. Read is a member of Harmony Grange No. 481. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 965 |
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MRS. MARY REDFOX, hotel keeper, Bascom, was born in 1833 in Germany, and in 1846 came to America, settling in Bascom, this county, where her parents kept the hotel now conducted by herself. She was twice married, her last husband, Speltz Redfox, dying at Bascom. Mrs. Redfox has seven children: Elizabeth, wife of George Wilson, (have five children): Flora, Eddie, Ralph, Mary E. and Lena, latter married to John Kepkins); Rosa (wife of Frank Bettinger), Mary, Catharine, Frederick, Louisa and Cora. This family are among the early settlers of Hopewell Township, where they al reside at present. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 864 |
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| Bloom Twp. - WILLIAM L. REID, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born Jan. 14, 1838, in Bloom Township, this county, and is a son of John T. and Eliza B. (Watson) Reid. Our subject received his education in the schools of the home district, but, as was common among the sons of the settlers of those early times, his educational advantages were necessarily limited, owing to the demand for his help on the farm. He was united in marriage, Apr. 25, 1861, was Miss Martha C. Hershberger, whose parents, Jonas and Martha Hershberger, moved from Shenandoah County, Va., and settled in Eden Township, this county, in 1833. To Mr. and Mrs. Reid have been born three children: Mrs. Ellen Blliss, Eliza and Wilbert (deceased). During the late war of the Rebellion, our subject served about five months, in 1864, as a member of the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He has resided on the old family homestead ever since his marriage. Mr. Reid is a life-long Republican, takes an active interest in public affairs, and is at present a trustee of Bloom Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 745 |
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| Clinton Twp. & Tiffin City - LYSANDER REYNOLDS, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in the State of New York, Feb. 19, 1825, a son of Ibrahim and Harriet Reynolds, the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter of Orange County, N. Y.; they were married in the State of New York where they remained until 1836, at which time they came to this county, afterward moving to Hancock County, and from there to Carey, Wyandot County, where they remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage, Sept. 1, 1853, with Elizabeth Huss, born in Frederick County, Md., Dec. 20, 1823, daughter of David and Nancy Huss, the former a native of Franklin County, Penn., and the latter of Maryland, and who were married in Maryland from whence they moved to Ohio in 1826, settling in this county, and here remained until their death. To our subject and wife have been born two children: Clara (wife of Emit Corthell), and Ida, (wife of William Corthee). Mr. Reynolds owns forty-four acres of improved land. He served his country in the late war, and is a member of the G. A. R. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 819 |
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| Bloom Twp. - JOHN RICE, farmer, P. O. Attica, was born Mar. 22, 1823, in Yates County, N. Y., son of William and Luceba (Blodgett) Rice, who settled in Reed Township, this county, in 1829, and there resided until the death of William Rice, which occurred Aug. 20, 1835. His widow survived him until 1863. Our subject was married, Mar. 28, 1844, to Susan Henrietta Hall, born in Steuben County, N. Y., Jan. 21, 1826, daughter of Rev. Henry F. and susan (Sellon) Hall, who settled in the corner of Bloom Township in 1835. Mr. Hall was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being ordained in 1832 by Bishop Hedding. He was a man of much eloquence and power, and preached a great deal in the surrounding communities. He ended his useful life Mar. 5, 1858, aged sixty-nine years. His widow survived him until Mar. 23, 1871. She has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for sixty years. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Rice lived in Reed Township, three yeas; in Wyandot County, seven years, and finally settled, in 1854, where they now reside, on the old family homestead of Rev. Mr. Hall. They have a fine place of 200 acres, which is one of the best improved farms in the township. Their children are Sidney Herbert of St. Joseph, Mo.; Francis Leroy, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Nettie Pinger of Barry, Ill.; Bert E. and Charles A. reside on the old farm. Mr. and Mrs. Rice are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which the former has been connected since twelve, and the latter since eighteen years of age. He is an earnest Republican, taking a deep interest in public affairs, and is recognized as one of the leading citizens of Seneca County. Mrs. Rice is a literary writer, contributing many valuable articles to the papers. She has been called upon to deliver addresses before the Temple Grange, Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges, Seneca County Farmers' Institute and other representative bodies. She is an effective and popular writer, striking with force at the vices and follies of our day. She was an active member of the well known woman's crusade against the whisky traffic. Mr. and Mrs. Rice have three cottages at Lakeside camp ground, one of them being the best in the place, and Mr. Rice is one of the leading officers of that institution. SOURCE No. 2: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 745 |
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MILTON D. RICKETTS, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born Nov. 10, 1836, in Hopewell Township, this county, son of William L. and Elizabeth (Docherty) Ricketts, natives of Pennsylvania. William L. Ricketts, a son of Rezin Ricketts, was born in 1791, and in 1800 came with his parents to Fairfield County, Ohio, where they began as pioneers. Rezin Ricketts was among the early settlers of Ohio, and William Ricketts was one of the first settlers of Hopewell Township, moving in 1828; the latter began life in the woods, where there was no road open between him and Tiffin. He was twice married, and had teh following children: Rezin Ricketts, Washington (deceased), Turza (Mrs. Jacob Einoc), Cinderella (deceased wife of J. Adelsberger), Matilda (wife of Joseph Culbertson, Catharine (deceased), Mary (wife of James Vanvleet) and Milton D. Our subject was educated in the schools of this county. He was united in marriage, in 1870, with Annie, the second born in the family of eight children of John Shaferly. He is now occupying the well-improved lands entered by his father, and which are located on the Findlay and Tiffin State road on Section 30, Hopewell Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 864 |
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| Clinton Twp. - JESSE RIFFLE, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Frederick County, Md., in 1816, son of Andrew and Magdalena Riffle, who were married in Adams County, Penn., where they remained until their death. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, in 1846, with Mary A. Dedrick, born in France in 1824, and a daughter of Anthony Dedrick, who died in Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Riffle were born nine children: Cina J., Martin T., Mary A., wife of Thomas Bowser), Theabolt T., Rosa C. (wife of Luther C. Harsha) Theadore N., William F. and Jesse, now living; and Edward, deceased. Mr. Riffle is a miller by trade, which he followed for four years, but has engaged in farming during his latter days. He owns 100 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. He and his wife are embers of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Riffle departed this life Dec. 27, 1880, leaving her family and many friends to mourn her loss. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 819 |
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| Loudon Twp. & Fostoria City - ABRAHAM RINEBOLD, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Perry County, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1822, son of John and Catherine (Wininger) Rinebold, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Germany. His paternal grandfather, Matthias Rinebold, a native of Pennsylvania, and his maternal grandfather, Adam Wininger, a native of Germany, were pioneer citizens of Perry County, Ohio, where they lived and died. The parents of our subject came to Seneca County, Ohio, in March, 1834, settling in Loudon Township, on the farm now owned by him. The father died in 1854, at the age of fifty-six years, the mother, who still survives, is eighty-four years old. They were parents of four children: Elizabeth, wife of Henry Stahl; Jacob; Abraham; Rebecca, wife of John Shonts. Our Subject received a limited education in the district schools. With the exception of ten years, during which he was a resident of Jackson Township, he has lived on the homestead since 8134, and with his brother Jacob, assisted his father in clearing 100 acres of the old homestead, which he came in possession of in 1859; he has since purchased land adjoining, and his farm now comprises 434 acres of land, 250 of which is under cultivation. He has made many improvements on his property, erecting his present brick residence in 1871, and in 1875 erected a new frame dwelling, and, also, in 1883, another frame dwelling. Mr. Rinebold has been twice married. By his first wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Anna E. (Peter) Fruth, of his township, he had two children: Rebecca and John. By his present wife, Barbara, daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Shobach) Peter, of Loudon Township, this county, he has eight children: Catherine, wife of George Yochum; Levi, Syvillia E., wife of Frederick Rosen; Abraham; Mary L.; Anna E.; Ephraim and Henry (latter deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Rinebold and all the family are memabers of the Lutheran Church. He is a prominent farmer and public spirited citizen. In politics he and all the sons and sons-in-law are Democrats. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 922 |
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| Loudon Twp. & Fostoria City - JACOB RINEBOLD, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Perry County, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1821, son of John and Catherine (Wininger) Rinebold, the former, a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter (still living), a native of Germany. They came from Richland County to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1834, and settled in Loudon Township, entering 160 acres of land (now occupied by Abraham Rinebold), which they cleared and improved, and where the father died; mother still living. They reared a family of four children: Elizabeth, wife of Henry Stahl, Jacob; Abraham; and Rebecca, wife of John Shontz. Our subject's great-grandfather had two sons, Henry and Matthias, who came from Germany to America and fought in the Revolutionary war, in 1776, under Gen. Washington Our subject was reared in Loudon Township, from thirteen years of age and received a limited education in the school, of his day. He was married, in December, 1850, to Mary A., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Good) Lambright, of Jackson Township, this county, by whom he has had nine children, seven now living: Noah; Elizabeth, wife of Newton Stearns; Susannah, wife of Cyris Yost; Henry; Mahala, wife of David Smith; Rachel, wife of Philip Wiraugh, and Jacob. Mr. Rinebold is one of the substantial citizens and farmers of Seneca County, where he has cleared and improved a part of a farm on Section 16, Jackson Township. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, his wife of the German Reformed Church. Politically Mr. Rinebold is a Democrat. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 922 |
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| JOHN RINEBOLD,
farmer, P. O., Fostoria, was born in Jackson Township, this county, Oct.
16, 1850, son of Abraham and Ann Elizabeth (Fruth) Rinebold.
His paternal grandfather, John Rinebold, settled in Loudon
Township, this county, in 1834, and his maternal grandfather, a native
of Germany, settled in same township in 1832. Our subject was
reared in Jackson and Loudon Townships and was educated in the common
schools. March 21, 1872, he married Anna M., daughter of
George and Margaret (Niner) Kisling, of Jackson Township, this
county, and by her he had one child - George A. After his
marriage, Mr. Rinebold engaged in farming on the Rinebold
homestead, in Loudon Township, living there until 1881, when he
purchased the farm whereon he now resides. He and his wife are
members of the Lutheran Church. He is one of the representative
young farmers of hte 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 923 |
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| NOAH RINEBOLD,
farmer, P. O. Longley, Wood County, was born on Section 16, Jackson
Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, May 15, 1851, the eldest son of Jacob
Rinebold, a wealthy farmer. Noah Rinebold received a
common school education, and was engaged exclusively in farming until
1882, since which time he has also been dealing in farm implements.
He married, March 7, 1872, Anna Craun, a daughter of Isaac
Craun, and of German extraction. To this union have been born
the following children: A. A., Daisy A., Bertha L. and Martha
May. In politics Mr. Rinebold is a Democrat. (SOURCE No. 2: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 875) |
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| Liberty Twp. - ANDREW RINGLE, farmer, P. O. Bettsville, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., Oct. 11, 1817, son of Abram and Elizabeth (Cole) Ringle, who settled in Stark County, Ohio, about 1832. Abram Ringle died about 1836, aged sixty-five years; his widow died in Gratiot County, Mich., in 1870, aged seventy-eight years. They were the parents of nine children, only two of whom are now living: Abram, who resides in Gratiot County, Mich., and Andrew. The subject of this sketch settled on his present farm in 1846. He was married, in Sept., 1844, to Hannah Reeder, a native of Stark County, Ohio, who died April 16, 1884, aged sixty-five years. She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hewett) Reeder, and the mother of ten children, eight of whom died young. Those now living are William and Mrs. Eliza Sechman, both living at home. William was married, Dec. 15, 1864, to Lucinda Cook, a native of Liberty Township, this county, and a daughter of William and Sarah (Fry) Cook, of Wood County. By this marriage there were nine children, seven of whom are now living: Mahala, Irvin, Andrew, Jessie, Ida E., Dayton and Hannah. Mr. Ringle started out in life with but a few dollars, but by faithful effort he has accumulated a property of 280 acres of choice land, after having endured all the trials and hardships of pioneer life, clearing over 200 acres of the wilderness and swamp of Liberty Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 883 |
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Loudon Twp. & Fostoria City - WILLIAM H. RITCHART, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Somerset County, Penn., Mar. 26, 1827, son of David and Mary (Johnson) Ritchart, who settled in Wayne County, Ohio, about 1833, and came to this county in 1847, locating in Loudon Township, where they resided until their death. Their children were seven in number: John F., James F. (deceased), Harriet (Mrs. P. D. Caples), William H., Eliza (deceased), Catherine (Mrs. Washington Wade) and David (deceased). Our subject was reared in Wayne County from six years of age, and from the age of fifteen to twenty-one drove state on the route from Wooster to Cleveland. He spent the summer of 1848 in this county, when he returned to Wayne County, continuing the occupation of driving stage till 1850, when he went overland to California, engaged in mining and in various other lines of business up to 1854, when he took passage on the steamer "Winfield Scott" for home; was wrecked when two days ont from San Francisco, and was on the island of Anacape for seven days. He arrived home safely, however; again went to California overland, returning by water the same year. In the spring of 1855 he settled in Loudon Township, this county, where he remained for four years on the farm now owned and occupied by Patrick Duffy. He then moved to Fostoria and engaged in teaming; was also interested in the lightning-rod business with J. L. Mickey. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Ritchart enlisted, Dec. 1, 1851, in Company D, Seventy-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was on detached duty, and had charge of the horses of the regiment. He was honorably discharged on account of disability at Memphis, Tenn., Mar. 26, 1863. He then returned to Fostoria and was appointed street commissioner by the city council, a position he held for two years. In 1867 he purchased the farm he now occupies. He was married, July 4, 1858 to Martha A., eldest daughter of John and Nancy (Musser) Fritcher, of Wood County, Ohio, and by this union has two children, John and Eugene R. Mr. Ritchart is a leading farmer and citizen of Loudon 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 923 |
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LORENZO ROGERS, farmer, P. O. Melmore, was born Apr. 29, 1819, in Lake County, Ohio, son of Barnabas and Pollly (Rider) Rogers, natives of Vermont and Connecticut respectively, and who were parents of three children: Lorenzo, Orange and Martha, latter now widow of A. Lee, residing in Michigan. Barnabas Rogers, a tanner and currier by trade, when a young man came to Ohio on foot, carrying a kit of tools, making shoes as he journeyed. He entered land Dec. 24, 1824, and erected the first cabin on his place, in the township, where he engaged in cutting timber, farming, and part of the time working at his trade, establishing also a tannery, which he carried on for several years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He died in 1879; his wife died in1874. Our subject received his early education in Eden Township. He was twice married, the first time to Susan Babcock, by whom he had two children, both now living: Luther, married to Mary Sailor, and Eliza, married to John Nichols. His second marriage was with Mrs. Lucinda Shoemaker, and by this union there is one child living, Mattie M. Our subject, who has been one of the prominent farmers of the township, and is a well-to-do citizen, not being in the best of health, has rented his farm and now occupies a pleasant home of twenty acres on section 27. He has served his township as trustee. Politically he is a Republican. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 851 |
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JONAS ROMIG, dealer in boots and shoes, SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 819 |
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Hopewell Twp. - HENRY ROSENBERGER. This pioneer and early settler, of Hopewell Township, was born in Shenandoah County, Va., June 28, 1798, and is a son of Anthony and Barbara Rosenberger. He came to Seneca County with his wife and three children Dec. 30, 1823, and settled on 170 acres of land that he had entered the preceding year, located on Section 1, of Hopewell Township, and Section 6, of Clinton Township. Here he soon erected a round-log house 18x20 in size, into which he moved. It is related by him that on his arrival with his family his possessions amounted to one horse, a wagon, a small quantity of pork and 25 cents in money. For the first year and a half they had but one barrel of flour, part of which was spoilt at that. The family subsisted principally on game meat, which was abundant (deer especially, of which he killed many). Corn bread was the great "stand by." His 10 acres of land he cleared up, and in course of time a hewed-log house built by him, which is now occupied by his son, Jacob, on this farm. The Seneca Indians were his near neighbors, with whom he was always on friendly terms, they sometimes stopping over night with him; one of their "trails" passed through his land. Before leaving Virginia Mr. Rosenberger was a member of the German Reformed Church, and after coming here he joined the United Brethren, but upward of thirty years ago he became a member of the Methodist Church, still retaining his connection with that society, of which he is steward. He largely aided in erecting the Rosenberger Methodist Protestant Church that is located on his old farm. In politics he was formerly a Whig, later a stanch Republican, and during the Rebellion he was active in encouraging enlistment and assisting the Union cause. He was married twice, first, April 5, 1818, to Miss Jane Shoul, who bore him the following named children: James, William, Mary E., Harriett, George N., Anthony D., Margaret Ann, John ., Martha J., Jacob and Eliza. This wife dying, Mr. Rosenberger married, in 1876, Maria Smith, and by this union there are two children: Lona May and Henry Ellsworth. In 1876 Mr. Rosenberger sold 330 acres, left his farm and moved to Tiffin, where he has since lived in retirement, and although eighty-seven years of age, has, until the past year, been vigorous and healthy. He is one of the very few pioneers still living, and enjoys the respect of all who known him.| SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 865 |
| Clinton Twp. - JACOB ROSENBERGER, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born Feb. 19, 1837, in Clinton Township, this county, a son of Henry and Jane (Shaul) Rosenberger, natives of Virginia. Henry Rosenberger came to Ohio in 1822, settling in Clinton Township, this county, where he entered ninety acres of land (then all forest), and began toiling in the interests of his family, clearing the land and educating his children and making a perfect home for them; and here he lived and labored for fifty-one years. He was a valuable and honored citizen of his township. In 1876 he moved to Tiffin, Ohio, and after his farm to Jacob (fifth son), and here our subject still resides. He was twice married, and by his first wife had eleven children, seven now living: James (married, and by his first wife had eleven children, seven now living: James (married to Mary Romsburger), George (married twice; his present wife was Delila Baker), John (married to Ann Baker), Elizabeth (wife of George Kepple), Martha (wife of David Loose), Eliza (wife of J. B. Shaul) and Jacob. Our subject remained with his father on the farm till he was twenty years of age. He was married, June 5, 1859, to Sophia, daughter of John Loose, and by this union there were nine children, seven living. Frank (married to Ora Michaels), Cora (wife of Oliver Crum), William, Henry, Silas, Stullie and Early. The deceased are J. W. and Eli. Mr. Rosenberger has long been one of the substantial farmers of Clinton Township. He and his family are members of the M. P. Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 820 |
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| Liberty Twp. - NICHOLAS ROSENBERGER, P. O. Bettsville, was born near Charlestown, Va., Jan. 12, 1814, son of Frederick and Catharine (Shaull) Rosenberger, former a son of Frederick and (Hopewell) Rosenberger, latter a daughter of Michael and Rosanna (Seidner) Shaull, early settlers of Liberty Township. The parents of our subject came to this county in 1826, and in the township. In this house was assembled the first meeting for divine worship held in the township. They entered 240 acres of land in Section 4, where in 1829 our subject's father built the first saw-mill in Liberty Township, and in 1831 added the first grist mill in the township, and the same year he assisted in building, on the line between Sections 7 and 8, the first schoolhouse in the township. Our subject's educational advantages were poor, and he was unable to write until after his twenty-first year, but by close application he soon afterward acquired the rudiments of a common school education, and became one of the most prominent of the early officials of Liberty Township. He held the office of constable eleven years, also the offices of assessor and land appraiser, and was first lieutenant of the early militia company of the township. He was married, in 1836, to Jane A. Betts, who was born in Chatauqua County, N. Y., Nov. 22, 1820, daughter of Nathan and Phoebe (Caulkin) Betts, who located in Liberty Township, this county, in 1834. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberger have five children: Mariette (deceased wife of N. Lyberger, leaving family), Clarissa (deceased), Phoebe E. (wife of A. Betts), Avilda and Edgar (deceased). SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 884 |
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| Reed Twp. - JOHN ROSPERT, farmer and notary public, P. O. Frank, was born Oct. 21, 1841, in Berns, Rhenish Prussia; son of George and Catharine (Haas) Rospert. His father, who is still living, was born Apr. 1, 1815, in the same place, a son of Nicholas and Susanna (Seles) Rospert, the former of whom was a son of Peter Rospert. Our subject's mother, a daughter of Peter and Catharine (Glassner) Haas, died in her thirty-fourth year. The family came to America, landing in New Orleans in 1851, and thence made their way via river to Cincinnati, Ohio. Within thirty days after their arrival in this country, in which they were entire strangers, our subject lost by death his mother, two brothers and his only sister. His father subsequently married Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher (nee Heitz) by whom he had seven children, six of whom are deceased; Catharine, who is married to Jacob Kuhn, is still alive. Our subject came with his father to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1852. He was educated in the parochial schools, at St. Mary's Institute, near Dayton, and at the seminary in Thompson Township, this county. At sixteen years of age he began teaching, in which profession he continued in the district and parochial schools until 1871, when he turned his attention to farming and the business of notary; has held the office of justice of the peace. He was married, May 2, 1865, to Catharine Wagner, born in Lorain County, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1843, daughter of Mathias and Mary A. (Webber) Wagner, early settlers of Lorain County, Ohio, parents of twelve children, seven of whom are now living: Nicholas, in Elyria, Ohio; Peter and John, at Avon, Ohio; Joseph, in San Francisco, Cal.: J. P. in this township; Catharine; and Emma, widow of Matthias Hendges, a soldier who died in the late war. The father of this family died in 1857, in his fifty-fourth year. To Mr. and Mrs. Rospert were born Mary Louisa, Pius, Oranna M., Cornelius C., Adelhaid, Mary J., Leo A. and Coletta. Mr. Rospert is a farmer of influence and prominence. 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 965 |
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| DANIEL C. RULE,
farmer, P. O. Green Spring, is a native of Adams Township, this county,
born Dec. 10, 1838; son of Daniel and Jane (Groscost) Rule, who
were among the first settlers in this county, where Daniel Rule
still resides. The mother of our subject died Dec. 2, 1879, aged
seventy-eight years; she was a native of Pennsylvania and came with her
parents to Trumbull County, Ohio, where she met and married Daniel
Rule; from there, a few years later, they came by overland route
with an ox team to this county. They stopped first in Scipio
Township, and thence came to Adams Township. They reared a family
of ten children, of whom five survive. Mrs. Rule's father
was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Daniel C. Rule the
subject of this sketch, was married Mar. 20, 1862. to Elenor Church,
of Adams Township, this county, where she was born June 1, 1837,
daughter of Earl and Colena (Titus) Church, natives of New York
and Connecticut respectively, and who were married in Litchfield, Conn.,
June 14, 1827; they resided in Genesee County, N. Y., a few years, then
moved to Huron County, Ohio, and in 1837 came to Adams Township this
county; they had eight children, five of whom are still living.
Mr. Church died in August, 1849, aged fifty-one years; his widow
died Jan. 18, 1884, aged seventy-six years. Mr. and Mrs. Rule
are the parents of one daughter and three sons: Anna C.,
Ralph, Harvey and Daniel C., all living except Harvey, who
died Sept. 14, 1874. Mr. Rule gives considerable attention
to stock dealing. He is a Republican, and has taken an active part
in the politics of his township. His brother, Isaac P. Rule,
was a member of the One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, and was promoted to lieutenant in 1862. He served
thirteen months and was mortally wounded at the battle of Chickamauga.
The post of G. A. R., at Tiffin, Ohio, is named in honor of him. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 709 |
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| Big Spring Twp. - REV. BONIFACE RUSS, C. PP. S., Catholic Priest, New Reigel, was born in Auglaize County, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1855, son of John and Barbara Russ, natives of Bavaria, Germany, where the former was born in 1812 latter in 1815; they immigrated to America, coming direct to Auglaize County, Ohio, where John Russ died in 1872, and his widow still resides. Our subject acquired his education in Carthagena, Mercer Co., Ohio. After his ordination, in 1878, he took charge of a congregation at St. Sebastian, Ohio, and Aug. 24, 1880, he became pastor of the large congregation at New Riegel which was one of the first churches in the county. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 727 |
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