OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS - Seneca Co., Ohio

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.
- Illustrated -
Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co.
1886.

	Thompson Twp. - CHARLES SANDMEISTER, physician and surgeon, P. O. Bellevue, Huron County, was born Feb. 22, 1831, in Hessen Cassel, Germany. His father, John George Sandmeister, was a merchant in the town of Hersfeld, where he died in 1853. Our subject immigrated to America and to Bellevue, Ohio, in 1851; here he studied medicine under Dr. Overmiller, of Tiffin, from 1853 to Oct., 1855. He then moved to Thompson Township, where he began the practice of his profession, locating on or near the Kilbourne road. He afterward attended lectures and graduated at the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati in 1864. The Doctor married, Oct. 22, 1860, Miss Helena Wygant, of Sandusky City, Ohio; her parents died of cholera, in 1852. The Doctor and wife remained in Thompson Township until 1873, when he located permanently in Bellevue. Dr. Sandmeister still takes a deep interest in Seneca County as his former home. He has 227 acres of land in Thompson Township, and also owns a fine residence and several valuable pieces of property in Bellevue. He has four children: William, Charles, Katie and Emma. They are intelligent and enterprising young people and have taken a high position in society. In 1877 the Doctor visited Germany and brought his mother to America; she died in April, 1882, aged seventy-seven years. Doctor Sandmeister is of portly build and of a genial, social disposition. He is recognized as one of the most skillful and scientific physicians in this part of the State. He has built up a large practice both in the city and country, and enjoys the closest confidence of the people with whom he associates. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 1012
	Reed Twp. - ANDREW SANFORD, farmer, P. O. Omar, was born in Bergen County, N. J., Dec. 11, 1810. The Sanford's ancestry in this county sprang from one of seven brothers who came from England. Our subject's father, John Sanford, a son of John Sanford, who was in the Revolution, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and his mother was Sarah Miller, daughter of Capt. Andrew Miller, whose company, while he was commanding it in the Revolutionary war, was attacked by the Indians, and all killed except himself. The Sanford family moved to New York State in 1815, where the parents died. In the fall of 1830 our subject came to this county, entering what is now his present home, receiving his patent from Gov. McArthur. His elder brother, John, settled in Seneca County in 1827. Andrew Sanford was married, Jan. 14, 1836, to Eliza A. Shriner, who was born in Fayette, Seneca Co., N. Y., Sept. 23, 1815, daughter of John and Eliza (Hicks) Shriner, who moved to Seneca County in July, 1834, former a son of John and Johannah (Low) Shriner. To Mr. and Mrs. Sanford were born John and Benjamin F., residents of Reed Township, this county; Eliza, wife of Robert R. WIlkinson, in Antrim Co., Mich., Andrew (deceased); David, who was a lawyer, and died in 1883, leaving his family in Attica; Hannah J. (deceased); Sarah, wife of Silas Anway, in Antrim County, Mich., and Anson, a telegraph operator at Corning, Ohio. The sons, John, Benjamin F. and David, served in the civil war. The family were members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Sanford has held various township offices; 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 966
	Liberty Twp. - GEORGE SAUL (deceased), was born in Lancaster County, Penn., and settled near Tiffin, Ohio, in 1823. In 1826 he married Mary McCune, born in Northampton County, Penn., Sept. 19, 1807, daughter of William and Sarah (Johnson) McCune, the former a son of John and Sarah McCune, the latter a daughter of Johna nd Jerusha (Kitchen) Johnson. In 1831 Mr. Saul moved to the farm in Liberty Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, where his widow now resides. He died April 6, 1850, aged fifty-six years. He was the father of nine children, five of whom died without issue; James died leaving a family in Henry County, Ohio; and there are now living: William, Phoebe, wife of Jacob Beard, in Henry County, Ohio, and George, born March 7, 1845, and who enlisted in Company E, Forty ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, March 2, 1864, and served fifteen months. May 27, 1864, he was severely wounded at Dallas, Ga., which disabled him from further duty. He was married Dec. 23, 1873, to Mary E. Zies, a native of Pleasant Township, this county, born April 8, 1853, daughter of William and Eva (Latherman) Zies, (the former a son of Martin and Christina (Stroub) Zies, and the latter a daughter of John and Eva (Gough) Latherman. George has two children: Viola B. and Milo E. He is a member of the G. A. R., at Tiffin, Ohio. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 884
	Eden Twp. - SAMUEL SAUL, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born Sept. 25, 1801, in Northampton County, Penn., son of Leonard and Eve (Rubrecht) Saul, who were the parents of ten children. Leonard Saul, a native of Germany, came to America and to Mahoning County, Penn., when but six years old, with his parents, who had a family of five sons and two daughters, four living—three of whom are residents of Ohio: John, Mary (Mrs. Raider, a widow in Franklin County), and Samuel. Leonard Saul came to Ohio in 1815 and settled in Franklin County, purchasing land, where he lived the remainder of his days. Our subject has been twice married, first in Fairfield County, Ohio, to Miss Ann Spitler, and by this union had seven children: Edward (deceased), was married to Lovina Kagy; Rachael, wife of David Fowley; Abraham, married to Hester Price; Eliza (deceased wife of William Martin); Regina, wife of Michael Bair; Ann, wife of Thomas Singer; Elizabeth, wife of W. Southerland. This wife dying, Mr. Saul was subsequently married to Mrs. Catharine (Slimmer) Coleman, a widow, by whom he had three children: Jesse, married to Sarah Kirshner (have one son, L. H.), and occupies the farm north of the homestead; Martha, wife of Davied Geis; Mary, a maiden lady keeping house for her father (who is partially blind), her mother having died in 1877. Four of Mr. Saul's children reside in this county. Our subject came to this county in 1828, began pioneer life, entering eighty acres of land, and built a house where he still resides. He was a leading farmer in his earlier days. Was elected county commissioner, serving six years. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 851
	Big Springs Twp. - ANTHONY SCHALK, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, was born near Fostoria, Seneca Co., Ohio, Feb. 12, 1852, son of Martin and Amelia Schalk, natives of Biron, France, who immigrated to America, and were married and first settled near Fostoria, this county, there remaining until 1858; thence they moved on the farm where our subject now resides, where they lived until the death of Martin Schalk, Feb. 2, 1875; his widow is a resident of Tiffin, Ohio. Our subject was united in marriage, May 11, 1875, with Anna K. Kline, born in Rome, Richland Co., Ohio, Oct. 26, 1855, daughter of George and Anna M. Kline, now living in New Riegel, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Schalk are the parents of four children, two living: Mary P., born May 15, 1880; Lewis A., born Feb. 7, 1885, and two deceased: Isabella and Florian J. Mr. Schalk owns ninety five acres of improved land, where he and his family reside: also has an interest in the Schalk store in New Riegel, Ohio. He and his wife are consistent members of the Catholic Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 727
	Clinton Twp. - JACOB SCHEIBLEY, proprietor of restaurant, Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio, Nov. 12, 1847. His parents, Michael and Barbara (Schneckenberger) Scheibley, natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, settled in Tiffin, Ohio, in 1845, where they reared one son and six daughters: Christian, wife of Fred Schauf, of Kansas; Margaret, wife of Mr. Swartzenberger of Cleveland; Mary, wife of Charles Andrews, of Tiffin; Kate, wife of Frederick Armbruster of Buffalo, N. Y.; Jacob; Annie, widow of Charles Bow of Tiffin; Lena, wife of Edward Goddard, of Tiffin. In 1859 the father died and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery. The subject of our sketch was reared to his present business and has since been prominently connected with it here. Mr. Scheibley was married in Tiffin, in 1872, to Caroline Keiffer daughter of Daniel Keiffer, of Crawford County, Ohio, and to this union have been born one son and one daughter living. Ralph D. and Bertha May, and two sons deceased: Charles F. and Lloyd F. Mr. and Mrs. Scheibley are worthy members of the German Lutheran Church. He is a worthy citizen; has been an active member of the fire department of Tiffin for over eighteen years and has officiated as foreman of Wilson Hose Company for many years. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 823
	Big Springs Twp. - JACOB SCHIFFER, teacher, New Riegel, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 29, 1839, son of Lawrance and Christena Schiffer, also natives of Bavaria, who they were married, and where Lawrance Schiffer died in 1847. His wife subsequently married John Brown (who died in 1880), and still resides in her native land. Our subject immigrated to America July 1, 1857, first settling in Clarion County, Penn.; from there moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1860, where he remained till 1863; thence went to Dearborn County, Ind., and from there returned to this county, locating in New Riegel in 1867, where he has remained ever since. He was united in marriage, Oct. 18, 1860, with Theresa Werley, born in Baden, Germany, Oct. 14, 1835, daughter of Francis and Agatha Werley, natives of Baden, where they remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Schiffer are the parents of six children, four now living: Mary, Stephen, Julius and Rudolph. Our subject has been a teacher for over twenty-five years, and is organist in the New Riegel church. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at St. Boniface. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 727
	Big Spring Twp. - A. C. SCHINDLER, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, is one of the industrious and enterprising young farmers of Big Spring Township, this county, where he was born July 4, 1860, a son of Charles and Ursula Schindler, natives of Baden, Germany. Our subject's father was twice married, the first time in Baden, second time in Seneca County, Ohio, and was the parent of the following children: John, by his first wife; and by his second wife, Mary, wife of Michael Gruss; Agatha, wife of John Klein; Anthony C.; Frances and Elizabeth now living, and Jacob and Frederick, deceased. Our subject, with his brother-in-law is managing his father's farm, comprising 200 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. The family are all 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 728
	Clinton Twp. - LOUIS C. A. SCHMIDT, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Germany, Apr. 29, 1816, a son of Charles and Louisa Schmidt, natives of Germany, where they were married and remained until their death. Our subject came to America in 1840, and after traveling over different parts of the United States for several years, visiting Baltimore, Washington, New York, Pittsburgh and Harper's Ferry, finally settled in Tiffin, Ohio, where he was united in marriage July 2, 1846, with Anna M. Rife, born in Germany Dec. 11, 1820. To this union have been born seven children, of whom five are now living: Charlie; Mary, wife of Jacob Marquardt; Amelia, wife of George Leisher; Albert and Emma A.; the deceased are Julia A. and Matilda. Mr. Schmidt is a gun smith by trade, which he followed for many years, but of late years has engaged in farming. He owns 120 acres of well-improved land, where he and his family reside. Mrs. Schmidt and family are members of the German Reformed Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 824
	Clinton Twp. - JACOB SCHMUCKER, proprietor of the beer bottling works, Tiffin, Ohio, born in Kirch Bierlingen, Oberaaaamt Ehingen, Wurtemberg, Germany, Aug. 2, 1845, son of Anton Schmucker and Magdalena Seitz, came to America in 1866. He followed his trade (brewer) in Cincinnati, and afterward in Sandusky, and in 1872 located in Tiffin, where he has accumulated a competence and does a thriving business. Mr. Schmucker married Sophia, daughter of Charles Fleischhauer and Caroline Keiffer, of Sandusky. She was born in Utweiler, Prussia, the former home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Schmucker have a family of two sons and three daughters: Caroline, Otto, Lena, Charles and Norma. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 824
	Thompson Twp. - FERDINAND SCHOEFFEL, merchant, and postmaster at Frank, was born July 24, 1844, in Alsace, France ( now Germany ). He received his education in the French and German languages in his native country. In October, 1865, he entered the French Army to serve his regular term of seven years. He served through the war in Italy against Garibaldi, in 1867, and in the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 and 1871. He was in seven battles, including St. Barbe, St. Briva, Gravelotte, Mars-la-Tour and others. His term of service ended Dec. 31, 1871. Oct. 22, of the same year, he married Miss Magdalena Reiff. They came to America and to Fremont, Ohio, May 18, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Schoeffel have four children: Magdalena, Mary, Joseph and Anna. After carrying on a barber shop in Fremont for seven years Mr. Schoeffel purchased the store in Frank, Thompson Township, this county, Jan. 6, 1880, where he now carries on business and has a large and prosperous trade with the surrounding country, being a successful business man, highly respected by the community in which he lives. He is also postmaster at Frank. He is a member of the Catholic Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 1013
	Thompson Twp. - GEORGE SCHOCK, P. O. Flat Rock, was born Mar. 2, 1812, in Union County, Penn. He was married, Feb. 17, 1835, to Miss Rachael Korner, who was born in the same county, Dec. 25, 1816. Our subject and wife started Apr. 13, following their marriage, for Thompson Township, this county, reaching here on the 28th. Mr. Schrock had previously been out here in 1833 and 1834. His parents, George and Margaret ( Seibert ) Schrock, and her parents, Andrew and Sarah ( Hendricks ) Korner, all came to Thompson Township in 1836, and resided here until their death. Our subject located on the land now owned by Peter Stetler. He and his brother-in-law, Jacob Korner laid out the most of the town of Flat Rock (formerly called Lewisville) in 1840. He carried on a dry goods and general store in this place from 1850 to 1854. To Mr. and Mrs. Schrock have been born twelve children, of whom eight are now living: Mrs. Elvina Crouse, in Findley, Ohio: Jacob, in Leona, Kans.; Benjamin Franklin, in Norwalk, Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Kendall, in Flat Rock, Ohio; Mrs. Caroline Leiter; Mrs. Margaret Shadel, in Bellevue, Ohio; Mrs. Elizabeth Harpster in Blue Springs, Neb., and Prof. Charles H. Schrock. in Bloomville, Ohio. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, living, now number thirty-six in all. Mr. and Mrs. Schrock are worthy members of the Evangelical association. In early life they were Lutherans. They are now living a retired life, honored by their descendants and respected by all who know them. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 1012
	Big Springs Twp. - CHARLES SCHUBERT, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Germany, Nov. 1, 1833, son of Henry and Elizabeth Schubert, natives of Germany who immigrated to America and to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1853, settling in Big Spring Twp. where they remained about two years; thence moved to Sandusky Co., Ohio, and in 1865 returned to this county where Henry Schubert died in 1877, and his widow resides with her son. Our subject was united in marriage, Oct. 27, 1859, with Sarah Krabill, born in Big Spring Township, this county, Jan. 29, 1839, a daughter of David and Jemima Krabill, now residing in Hancock County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Schubert have been born seven children: Harriet A. (wife of Jacob M. Wagner), Mary A., Elmer A., Lewis C., Jacob W., Sylvester and Jessie A. Our subject followed his trade, that of a carpenter, eight years; then engaged in farming and now owns 154 acres of land which is improved, and on which is one of the finest residences in Big Spring Township. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Schubert is a justice of the peace, an office he has served in for six years; is also township treasurer at present time. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 728
	Clinton Twp. - PHILIP SCHWEICKHARD, saloon keeper, Tiffin, born in Wingen, Alsace, France, Jul. 7, 1838, is a son of Balthasar and Magdalena (Woerner) Schweickhard who came to America in 1846, and settled in New York State, where they passed from this life, the former in 1881, and the latter Feb. 20, 1883, leaving a large family. The subject of this sketch learned the cooper's trade in New York State, and followed it through the West. April 6, 1865, he came to Tiffin, and has been prominently identified with the interests of the city since that date. He married, in Yates County, N. Y., Magdalena, daughter of Phiip and Elizabeth (Harmon) Faulstich, of that State, natives of Alsace, France, and by her has had eight children: Charles, Philip, Emma Elizabeth, Louisa Magdalena, George Benjamin (drowned at the age of six years). Catharine Caroline, Anna Christina, Samuel Frederick and Richard Allen. The family belong to the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Schweickhard is a member of the A. O. U. D., and has been the honored treasurer of the Alert Hose Company for nearly six years. He has been an active and enterprising citizen of Tiffin since coming here, and has accumulated a competence. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 824
	Adams Twp. - JOHN B. SCHWENDT, dealer in boots and shoes, Green Spring, was born in Germany, July 24, 1851. He received a common school education in his native land, where he also learned the shoe-making trade. He immigrated to America August 23, 1872, locating in Erie, Penn., where he remained until 1874, and in June of that year he came to Green Spring, but a month later moved to Toledo and there remained until March, 1875, when he returned to Green Spring, and soon after entered into partnership in the boot and shoe trade, and in 1877 purchased his partner's interest in the business. Mr. Schwendt is a self-made man, and owes his present success to acquisition of property to his own natural business qualifications and habits of industry. Socially he ranks high in the community for his many good qualities. He is an active member of the German Reformed Church; in politics a stanch Republican. He was married, Oct. 29, 1876, to Miss Louisa E. Bates, of Fulton County, Ohio, who has borne him three children: Edna, Cydona and Bernard. (SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 710)
	Clinton Twp. - PETER SEEVER, lumber dealer, Tiffin, was born July 21, 1819, in Fairfield County, Ohio, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Keller) Seever, the former born in Frederick County, Va., of French parentage, the latter a native of York County, Penn. They were married in Fairfield County, in 1810. Peter Seever, Sr., came to Ohio in 1804, and settled in Fairfield County, where he and his family lived for fifty years. The Kellers came to Ohio in 1808, and to Seneca County in 1835. Peter and Elizabeth (Keller) Seever had a family of fourteen children, of whom seven survive. The subject of this sketch, unmarried, has been engaged in the lumber trade for years. He is a well-read man, delights in arguments, and has taken a prominent part of public debates. He has boarded at the "Myers House" for years. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 825
	Bloom Twp. - EDWIN J. SEIGLEY, deceased, was born in 1842, in Summit County, Ohio, where his father, Joseph Seigley, still resides. In his boyhood he attended Heidelberg College at Tiffin, Ohio, and resided for some time with his brother, B. F. Seigley in Bloom Township. He was married, in September, 1862, to Miss Sarah Koller, who was born in Bloom township, this county, in 1843, a daughter of Simon Koller. The children born to this union are Mrs. Izora V. Fry, Earl E. and Jessie M. Mr. and Mrs. Seigley resided in this township for three yeas, and then located at Melmore, Eden Township, this county, where he died in August, 1867. His widow now resides at her home north of Bloomville. She is a member of the Reformed Church, a lady of exalted Christian character, respected and esteemed by all who know her, and who has carefully reared her family to become intelligent, influential citizens of this township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 745
	Bloom Twp. - AARON SEITZ, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born Mar. 12, 1844, in Bloom Township, this county, and is a son of pioneer Elder Lewis Seitz. He was married Oct. 24, 1864, to Miss Eliza Shock, born July 18, 1842, in Bloom Township, this county, daughter of Jacob Shock, a native of Stark County, Ohio, and who early settled in Bloom Township, dying in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Seitz settled where they now reside in 1872, and here have a fine farm of 186½ acres of well improved land. Their children and Irvin L., Alvin J., of the Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Seitz is an enterprising farmer and a citizen of strict integrity. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 747
	Bloom Twp. - DANIEL SEITZ, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, a son of John and Magdalena (Spitler) Seitz, was born May 5, 1825, the first white male child to see the light of day in Bloom Township, and now the oldest resident of the same. He acquired his education in the old log schoolhouse within a few steps of his father's home, and took part in the usual work that fell to the lot of the pioneers' sons of that early day. He married, Feb. 4, 1862, Miss Barbara E. Bretz, born in Bloom Township, this county, Sept. 12, 1834, a daughter of David and Frances Bretz, natives of Virginia, who also came here from Fairfield County, Ohio, in early times. To this union were born Cassius M. and Cora Belle (twins). Wade Hampton and Jesse W. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Seitz lived on the family homestead until 1874, when they moved to their present farm adjoining, and here they have a fine farm of eighty-seven and a half acres of well improved land. Mr. Seitz is an earnest Republican, having cast his first vote for Van Buren for President. He has served the township as trustee several terms. HE is a worthy representative of one of the oldest families in Bloom Township, and is a citizen of much influence. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 746
	Bloom Twp. - JOHN SEITZ (deceased) was born in Rockingham County, Va., Oct. 28, 1799, and came to Fairfield County, Ohio, with his parents in 1801. There he was united in marriage, in 1811, with Miss Magdalena Spitler, a native of what is now Page County, Va. They located permanently in Bloom Township, this county, in 1823, Mr. Seitz having come out the previous year, bought land and built a house, and named Bloom Township. Of the eight children born to this union four are now living: Abam (residing in Sacramento, Cal.). Lewis (a resident of Wyandot County, Ohio) Daniel and Isaac. Four died in this county: Mrs. Mary Perkey, Mrs. Anna Kagy, Josiah and Mrs. Elizabeth Bretz. John Seitz was serving as county commissioner when the first court house was built in Tiffin, in 1834, and filled the office of justice of the peace about fifteen years. He died Sept. 27, 1874, his wife having preceded him in 1862. They were upright pioneers and helped develop the resources of Seneca County. They were upright pioneers and helped develop the resources of Seneca County, and their names will long be revered by the citizens of Bloom Township. They were Primitive Baptists. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 746
	Eden Twp. - JOHN SEITZ, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born Mar. 12 1829, in Bloom Township, this county; son of Lewis and Barbara (Kagy) Seitz, natives of Fairfield County, Ohio, and Virginia, respectively, and grandson of Lewis Seitz, Sr., and great-grandson of John Seitz, who with his young wife came to York County, Penn., from Prussian Germany in 1767. He reared a family of nine children - three sons, Lewis, John and Andrew, and six daughters: Catherine, Anna Mary (married Zeller, and Stabler), and the four youngest girls came to Fairfield County, Ohio, and were married to Keller, to Einsel, to Leib and to Swartz, respectively. John lived and died in York County, Penn., after rearing a family of fourteen children children: Andrew moved to Maryland. Lewis Seitz, Sr., left York County, Penn., in 1789, and moved to Rockingham County, Va., where he remained twelve years, and there had ten children. In 1801 he moved to Fairfield County (one of its first settlers). Here four more children were born; fourteen of the family grew to manhood and womanhood and reared families, seven sons and seven daughters, all of whom lived to be over sixty years of age, and of whom two now survive: Lewis (father of our subject) and Rebecca Friesner, of Illinois. Lewis Seitz, Jr., came to Seneca County in 1825, locating on lands his father had entered, and here began as his father had done before him as a pioneer, and like his father he was a minister of the Old School Baptist Church, and labored among the people for many years. Lewis Seitz, now eighty three years old, was twice married, his children by his first wife numbering fourteen: Catharine, Lydia, Elizabeth, John, Mary, Anna, Daniel, Barbara, Hannah, Abraham, Lewis, Aaron, Lavina and Jonas, eight of whom are living (Daniel and Jonas died in infancy). Our subject was reared on a farm, educated at the common schools and Seneca County Academy, then under Prof. T. W. Harvey. He was married, Apr. 9, 1851, to Miss Celia, daughter of Daniel Hite, a pioneer of Marion County, Ohio, and by her he has had seven children, five now living: Mildred K., Omar B. (married to Susie Richardson), Marshal, May (wife of R. W. Thornburg), Nettie, Orin and Jay. The three oldest sons are in Texas, engaged in sheep rearing. Our subject was elected justice of the peace of Bloom Township in 1862, which office he held till 1865, when he removed to Eden township, where he purchased a farm which is now finely cultivated and improved. He was elected a member of the State Legislature of Ohio in 1869, where he served four years, after which, in the fall of 1873, he was elected to the Senate from the Thirty-first District of Ohio, which position he held two years; was re-elected in 1877, and after four years returned to his farm. Mr. Seitz, during his second term in the Ohio Senate introduced a bill which became and is now law; to make it a felony to bride or intimidate a voter at any general election, or during the canvass of any candidate for "nomination" or election, and makes a guilty candidate ineligible to hold the office, through elected. This statute is now known throughout the State as "the Seitz election law." Of the legislative record of Mr. Seitz it is said of him in the biographical sketches of the General Assembly of Ohio (63d) and other State officials: "He has made a brave member of the Senate; brave because it requires courage of the highest order for a representative of the people to fearlessly fight the schemes of a powerful and active lobby, which is doing more legislation than the Legislature. Mr. Seitz has been severe in his advocacy of retrenchment in public expenditures, and has justly earned the title of 'the watch dog of the treasury.' " In1880 he was a candidate for Congress on the Greenback labor ticket, and in 1881 candidate for governor, on same ticket. He is a leading politician, and in 1882 was before the people as candidate for Congress, making no canvas. In 1883 he was candidate for State Treasurer, and in 1884 was candidate (Greenback labor ticket) as elector at large. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 852
	Bloom Twp. - ELDER LEWIS SEITZ, retired, Bloomville, was born Oct. 21, 1802, in Fairfield County, Ohio. His parents, Lewis and Anna (Beery) Seitz, natives of Lancaster County, Penn., were married in York County, and after living eleven years in Rockingham County, Va., made a permanent settlement in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1801. Ten of their fourteen children were born in Virginia; all were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and the youngest was over fifty years of age before their rank was broken by death, our subject and his sister, Mrs. Rebecca Friesner, of Shelby County, Ill., being now the only survivors. The others are resting "their life's journey o'er," at various places throughout Ohio and the West. Our subject married, Aug. 24, 1823, Miss Barbara Kagy, who died Sept. 27, 1848, and of the fourteen children born to this union, six are deceased. Mr. Lewis was baptized by an "Old School" or Primitive Baptist the year following his marriage (March, 1824); he moved to Bloomville Township, this county, Oct. 17, 1825, and here began life in the wilderness; the Indians, who were quite numerous here at that time, always found in him a war friend. Elder Seitz, now in his eighty-third year, began preaching at twenty-five years of age, and has labored in the Lord's vineyard almost continuously ever since, and yet preaches one hour or more at a stretch He has traveled many miles through the dangers of a new country, and asked for no compensation for his time. He was married, on second occasion, Jan. 16, 1849, to Mrs. Martha Hershberger, who died Sept. 22, 1883. Elder Seitz has cleared up and developed a large farm; has led a very active life, and his name will long be honored by the residents of Bloom Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 746
	Clinton Twp. - JOHN SHAULL, retired farmer, Tiffin, was born Dec. 13, 1813, in Berkeley County, Va.; son of Jacob and Susan (Pulse) Shaull, natives of Virginia. Jacob Shaull came to Ohio in 1833, and for a few months his family stopped in Marion until he could find a suitable location. He finally entered land in Williams County, where he and a portion of his family settled, and there he and his wife lived and died, the latter departing this life in 1882, aged ninety-two years. Jacob Shaull became one of the leading farmers of Williams County and was one of its respected pioneers. His family consisted of six sons and three daughters, of whom Milton, Samuel and John, only, survive. Our subject came with his father to Ohio, but did not remain with the family, coming direct to Seneca County to his grandfather, Michael Shaull, an old pioneer, and here began life, and by industrious habits and economy soon accumulated enough to make a start for himself. He was married, in 1837, to Miss Barbara Shedingham; subsequently purchased a piece of land of his father-in-law and began life in earnest. To Mr. and Mrs. Shaull were born ten children, nine of whom are now living: George J., Mary E. (Mrs. F. Fisher), Samuel R., David, Lydia (Mrs. R. Hill), Sarah (Mrs. Zise). Conrad, Smiley and Joseph. The mother of these children dying, Mr. Shaull, Oct. 18, 1868, was married to Mrs. Libby Staub, a widow, a daughter of Henry Stoner, an old settler of this county. John Shoull, who has been a successful farmer, still owns his farm in Hopewell Township, this county, but is living a retired life in Tiffin. He has been a leading pioneer; served in the offices of township trustee for several years and also as school director. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 831
	Clinton Twp. - MRS. JOHN M. (STONER) SHAUL, formerly wife of John Staub, died Aug. 9, 1885, aged sixty-four years. Her former husband and herself conducted the American Hotel, which stood where the National Hall block now is, at Tiffin....George Shaver, who resided on the northwest quarter of Section21, Town 2, Range 15, died in 1827, leaving his property to his wife, Mary, and his son, George J. Shaver. In the fall of 1830 John Kish, Arthur Morrison and Charles W. Foster were appointed appraisers of the property and valued the land at $3.37½ cents per acre... Joseph and Susan (Kain) Shafer, former a native of Virginia latter of Pennsylvania parents of Alfred L. Shafer of Pleasant Township (who was born in Clinton Township in 1840), settled in this township about 1836. Mr. Shafer died in 1849, his widow in 1881. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 466
	Pleasant Twp. - CHARLES D. SHEDENHELM, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, was born, June 22, 1855, in Pleasant Township, this county, son of Henry and Mary E. (Myers) Shedenhelm, natives of Maryland and Virginia, respectively, and who were married in this county where they reared their family of nine children: Catharine E., Margaret J., Martha E., Ann R., George J., Mary F., Charles D., William H. and Rufus E; all living but William H. The father died March 22, 1882; the mother now resides in Green Spring, Ohio. Charles D. Shedenhelm was married, Nov. 30, 1880, to Miss Ida A. May, of Adams Township, this county, where she was born in 1860, daughter of Emory and Martha (Tonner) May, now residents of Pleasant Township, this county. Our subject and wife are parents of two sons: Richard C. and Lester T. Mr. Shendenhelm, who has 200 acres of land, has followed farming all through life. Politically he is a Republican. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 947
	Thompson Twp. - HON. JOSEPH SHERCK, mayor of Bellevue, Ohio, was born Nov. 10, 1828, in Mifflin County, Penn. His parents, John and Magdalena Sherck, came to Thompson Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, Oct. 1, 1834, and removed to St. Joseph County, Mich., in 1868, where Mrs. Sherck died in Feb., 1882. John Sherck, now eighty-five years old, still resides in St. Joseph County, Mich. The subject of this memoir received his education in Thompson Township. He married, Aug. 19, 1851, Miss Barbara A. Decker, daughter of Hon. Jacob Decker, and they have two children: Mrs. Mary A. Miller and Charles M. Sherck ( a clothing merchant in Bellevue, Ohio ). In 1873 he moved to Bellevue and established a large saddle and harness business, from which he retired in 1884. Mr. Sherck is a Democrat, and takes a deep interest in public affairs. While in Thompson Township, this county, he served as justice of the peace nine years. He was elected mayor of Bellevue in April, 1882, and re-elected in 1884. He ahs led an active and useful life, and is honored and respected by all who known him. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 1013
	Clinton Twp. & Tiffin City - ELDRIDGE SHERMAN, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in this county Feb. 1, 1844, son of Howland and Huldah Sherman, the former a native of New York State, born June 3, 1814, and the latter a native of Connecticut, born Mar. 3, 1823. They were married Mar. 3, 1842, and settled in this county, where they remained until the death of Howland Sherman, which occurred June 13, 1865; his widow resides with our subject, the mother of five children: Eldridge, Frances, Phrona, Elnora and Lucinda. Our subject was united in marriage, Apr. 23, 1867, with Catharine Earl, born in this county May 8, 1845, daughter of Matthew and Susanna Earl, the former deceased, the latter now living. To our subject and wife have been born four children, three now living: William T., Aura I. and Earl J.; one died in infancy. Mr. Sherman owns eighty-four acres of good land. He served his country in the late war, and is a member of the G. A. R. He and his wife are consistent 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 833
	Venice Township - Page 1039 GEORGE SHERMAN, harness-maker, Attica, was born in Attica, this county, May 1, 1862; son of Jacob and Catherine (Hachtle) Sherman, of Attica. Our subject is the third born in a family of four children. He was educated in the schools of his native town, and learned harness-making. In 1882 he embarked in business on his own account, and is meeting with success. 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 1039
	Venice Twp. - JACOB SHERMAN, a native of Germany, was born Jan. 26, 1819, and is the youngest of the nine children born to William and Elizabeth (Shaffer) Sherman. He received his education in the common schools, and learned the trade of weaver in his native land. He came to America in 1847, and same year settled in Attica, this county. He was married in America to Catherine, Hachtle, also a native of Germany, and by this union were born four children. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman are members of the Lutheran Church, of which he has been trustee and Sabbath school superintendent. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1039
	Bloom Twp. - JOHN SHONTZ, proprietor of steam flouring-mill, Bloomville, was born in 1823, in Stark County, Ohio. His father, Henry Shontzn, on Bedford County, Penn., was married to Sarah Williard, of Armstrong County, Penn., and moved to Stark County, Ohio, in 1823, thence the Jackson Township, this county, in 1834, where they resided the remainder of their lives. Mr. Shontz died in 1871, aged eighty-two, his wife having preceded him in 1865, at the age of sixty-six years. Of their nine children our subject is the fourth. He married, Dec. 16, 1847, Miss Rebecca Rinebolt, of Loudon Township, thsi county, and to this union were born seven children, now living: Mrs. Melissa Smith, Elias, Alpheus J., Mrs. Angeline Hartline, Neri, Arie and Lucinda. Mr. Shontz united with the German Baptist Church Sept. 30, 1849; was elected to the office of deacon May 22, 1859; chosen to the ministry Oct. 1, 1860, and advanced to the second degree of the ministry Sept. 22, 1874. During this time he preached in several of the surrounding counties, having his home, however, located in the portage district until Nov. 10, 1861, when he was stationed at the Seneca Church near Bloomville, and at the time moved on his farm wet of Bloomville. In June, 1878, he and his son purchased the Koller Mill, north of Bloomville, which they operated until the fall of 1879, when they built a large mill in Bloomville, the only grist and flouring mill in the township, and which they are conducting, enjoying a very extensive custom. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 747
	Pleasant Twp. - GEORGE SHUMAKER, farmer, P. O. Watson, is a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., born in 1822, son of Simon and Mary Shumaker, who were born, reared and married in the above named county and State, and who immigrated to Ohio, in 1824, settling in Wayne County. They reared a family of eight children: Catharine, John (deceased), William, George, David (deceased), Hannah (deceased), Mary and Elizabeth (latter deceased). Mrs. Simon Shumaker died in Wayne County, in 1836, and Mr. Shumaker again married, but had no other children; he was killed by some falling timber while raising a new frame shed, in 1841; his widow is also deceased. Our subject was married in Wayne County, Ohio, Dec. 15 1842, to Miss Sarah A. Farrah, a native of that county, died Dec. 12, 1875, the mother of six children; William H., Julia A., died Dec. 12, 1875, the mother of six children: William H., Julia A., Oliver M., George W., Edward W. and John C., of whom only two now survive; Olive M. and Edward W. Mr. Shumaker afterward married, Sept. 4, 1878, Miss Mary E. Boyd, of Bloom township, this county, her native place, a daughter of James and Eliza Boyd (both now deceased), who came from Pennsylvania to this county in an early day. Our subject came to this county in 1838, purchasing property, where he has improved many acres of land and educated his family. He built a fine brick residence in 1870. Mr. Shumaker has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty two years; his first wife was also a Methodist; his present wife is a Presbyterian. Politically he is a Republican. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 947
	Pleasant Twp. - WILLIAM F. SHUMAN, farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, was born in Franklin County, Penn., in 1839, son of Simon and Mary (Beck) Shuman, who came to this county in 1844, and who were the parents of fourteen children. Simon Shuman died in 1880; his widow is now a resident of Liberty Township, this county. Our subject followed farming for several years. He served three years in the late civil war, a member of Company K, One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Since his return home he has given his attention to farm work and the manufacture of apple butter and jellies. He was married, in 1867, to Miss Sarah A. Zeis, of Liberty Township, this county, a native of same, and daughter of Godfrey and Margaret (Sager) Zeis, who still reside in Liberty Township, this county. To the union of our subject and wife have been born three children: Jasper, Louis and Bertha. Mr. Shuman has served his township in the offices of assessor, clerk and treasurer; he is associated with the Democratic Party. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 947
	Venice Township - Page 1039 MARTIN SMELTZ is a son of Peter Smeltz who came from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania when our subject was only seven years old. Peter Smeltz afterward moved to Carroll County, Ohio, and settled on a farm where Martin grew to manhood. He, Martin Smeltz, was among the early settlers of this county where he followed the occupation of farming. He was married to Christianna Lebold and reared a family of eight children. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 1039
	Big Spring Twp. - JOHN M. SMITH, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, was born Feb. 14, 1824, son of Conrad and Elizabeth Smith, natives of Germany, where they married and remained until 1834, then immigrated to America, coming to Seneca County, Ohio, where they resided the balance of their lives; Conrad Smith died in 1880, his wife in 1870. Our subject was married, Oct. 21, 1847, to Catharine Sauter born in Bavaria, Germany, June 22, 1830, daughter of Philip A. and Barbara Sauter, both of whom died in Seneca County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born twelve children, nine living: Conrad, Henry C., John W., Frank B., Charles D., Rosella, William H., Albert F. and Edward F., and three deceased: George W., Christena and Anna C. Our subject is a brick and stone mason by trade, but has been engaged in farming since 1843. He owns 200 acres, mostly improved land. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Smith departed this life Jan. 3, 1872; she was a loving wife, a kind mother, and her loss was mourned by all who knew her. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 728
	Venice Twp. - MARTIN SMITH, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. New Washington, Crawford County, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, July 22, 1834; son of John and Mary (Weaver) Smith, natives of Washington County, Penn., and of Dutch descent. His father, who was a farmer by occupation, came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1838, and settled in Venice Township, where he spent the remainder of his life, dying in 1882. Our subject, the fifth in a family of seven children, acquired his education in the log schoolhouse. He remained with his parents on the farm until the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in Company C, Sixty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was in the forty-two battles in which his regiment participated, and at one time was under fire for ninety days. He was wounded at the battle of Stone River, and after a service of three years, one month and thirteen days was honorably discharged. The first year after returning home he worked at the carpenter' s trade, since when he has been farming. He now owns a line farm, comprising ninety-three acres of land. Mr. Smith was married, in 1868, to Fannie, daughter of James and Rebecca (Overholser) Robinson, the former born in "Washington County, Penn., July 8, 1808. the latter in Westmoreland County, Penn., Jan. 7, 1815. They came to Huron County, Ohio, in 1838, and reared a family of live children. Mrs. Smith is a member of the United Brethren Church. Politically our subject is a Republican SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1039
	Hopewell Twp. - SAMUEL SMITH, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born Nov. 8, 1806, in Kent County, Del. His parents, Benjamin and Rachael (Thistlewood) Smith, came to Ohio and settled in Fairfield County, where the former rented land and where they reared a large family of children; the father afterward bought land in Madison County where he spent the balance of his days; their children were nine in number, six of them now living. Our subject, one of the pioneers of this county, came here in June, 1830, and soon after entered land near Tiffin, where he still lives. He was twice married; on first occasion, Nov. 25, 1832, to Elizabeth Sice, who bore him the following children: Calvin, Rachael, Christena, Martin, Harriet, Maryann (deceased), Samuel, Sidney (deceased), Martha, Delila, John W., Benjamin F. and Elizabeth. Mrs. Smith was married, on second occasion, Oct. 17, 1872, to Mary Stoltz. Our subject, who has done his share toward clearing and improving this county, has divided his property among his children. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 867
	Big Springs Twp. - WILLIAM SMITH, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in the State of New York, Feb. 18, 1815, son of Timothy and Catharine Smith, also natives of New York, who came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1833 and remained until their death; the former died in 1853, the latter in 1883. Our subject has been thrice married; on first occasion to Catharine Boucher, a native of Pennsylvania and daughter of Jacob and Catharine Boucher (both deceased), and by her he had eight children, five now living: Sarah E., John B., Maryette, Jacob W. and Sevilla A. Mrs. Smith died Apr. 7, 1865, and Mr. Smith then married Mrs. Boucher, a widow and a native of Ohio, who departed this life in 1867. He was again united in marriage, this time with Annetta McClellan, a native of Williams County, Ohio, born Sept. 2, 1844, daughter of William and Sophia McClellan, and to this union was born one child. Nettie Alvada, after whom was named Alvada, now a thriving village and which was laid out by Mr. Smith on his farm, Jan. 12, 1876. Our subject owns 140 acres of good land and a saw-mill. He was assessor, also trustee for several years; has been owner of four saw mills, one of which is running at the present time. Mr. Smith also built a grist-mill which he operated twelve years. He was ticket, freight and express agent for six years, also postmaster for six years, and carried on a dry goods and grocery store. He has filled the offices of justice of the peace and constable with credit to himself, and to the satisfaction of the people. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 728
	CLINTON TWP. & TIFFIN CITY - CALVIN SNYDER, proprietor of saloon and restaurant, Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1847, son of John W. and Barbara (Hammon) Snyder, natives of Baden, who settled in Tiffin in early times, and who reared a family of eleven children, of whom five sons and three daughters survive. Calvin Snyder was reared to the molder's trade, which he followed for many years. He spent a number of years traveling through the Western and Northwestern country, trading and trapping. In 1881 he returned here and embarked in his present business. In 1882 Mr. Snyder married Mrs. Emma (Rhu) Smith, who was born in New Riegel, this county, and by this union there is one daughter, Edith Smith. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Molder's Union and Veteran Firemen, and of Rescue Hose Company No. 1. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 835
	Venice Township - Page 1040 SAMUEL SPEAKER, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Attica, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, July 20, 1830; son of Samuel and Hannah (Harper) Speaker, the former born in Pennsylvania of German parents, the latter a native of Virginia of Welsh descent. They reared a family of twelve children. Our subject's father, who was a miller, came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1840, and for a time worked at his trade, but eventually pursued farming; he was among the first settlers in Venice Township, and died in 1868; he was a Democrat in politics, and served as justice of the peace of Venice Township. Our subject, the fifth born in the family, was reared on the farm and learned the carpenter's trade, which he has followed, together with farming, all through life. He was married, in 1851, to Caroline, daughter of John Balt, and of German descent, and to this union were born the following children: Martha Ellen, wife of Alvin Cheny; Harriet F., wife of Simeon Stout, and Jefferson, a resident of Caroline, Ohio. Mr. Speaker is a Democrat in politics, and has served as trustee of Venice Township. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1040
	Venice Township - Page 1040 I. A. SPENCER SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1040
	Bloom Twp. - MARTIN J. SPITLER, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born May 10, 1824, in Fairfield County, Ohio. His parents, Jacob and Catharine (Seitz) Spitler natives of Shenandoah County, Va., came to Fairfield County, Ohio, about 1802, where they grew up and were married. They located in Bloom Township, this county, in 1850; were consistent members of the primitive Baptist Church. They were parents of seventeen children, fifteen of whom attained maturity: Lewis; Mrs. Rachel Clevenger, a resident of Allen County, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Mesnard (deceased); Mrs. Catharine Siple (deceased); Elder Noah (deceased); Jacob killed by lightning; Daniel; Benjamin; Mrs. Elizabeth Donald, of Iowa; Martin J.; Mrs. Sophia Crawford, of Hancock County, Ohio; Eli; Mrs. Lydia Pearsall (deceased); Mahala (deceased); Mrs. Emily Einsel; and an infant (deceased). Jacob Spitler's useful life ended July 7, 1865, his wife having preceded him Jan. 21, 1863. At their death they left 127 descendants. They were an upright pioneer couple; respected by all. Martin J., our subject, located in Bloom Township, this county, in the fall of 1845. Here he married, July 24, 1863, Miss Mary E. Slee, of Crawford County, Ohio, born in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1826, coming to Crawford County in 1837 with her parents, Francis and Mary Slee, who resided there until death. Mr. and Mrs. Spitler have resided in Bloom Township, since marriage, and on their present farm since apr. 10 1873. Here they have a fine property of 246 acres of well improved land. The names of their children are as follows: Winfield Taylor; Mrs. Frances Ellen Segrist, of Henry County, Ohio; Fremont Dayton; Wilmot Hamlin; Brough Anderson; Nettie Belle (deceased); Sherman Grant; Minnie Alice; and Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Spitler are members of the Primitive Baptist Church. They have acquired their property entirely by their own industry and good management. Mr. Spitler is one of the few living original Republicans, which party he continues to support. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 747
	Bloom Twp. - ABRAHAM SPONSELLER, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born Apr. 20, 1845, in Bloom Township, this county, a son of the well known pioneer, Fred. Sponseller. After completing a common school course in the home district, he attended the academy at Republic, Ohio. He was successfully engaged as a teacher one term in Bloom Township, this county, and one term in Chatfield Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. He married, Mar. 110, 1867, Miss Catherine Bessey, born July 3, 1842, in Seneca County, Ohio, daughter of Jacob and Rosa Bessey, natives of Germany, who, after living some time in Bloom Township, this county, moved to Huron County, finally settled in Bloom Township in 1855, and here Mr. Bessey died, July 31, 1867. His widow now resides in Crawford County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bessey's children are Mrs. Rosa Sweitzer, of Barry County, Mich.; George, of Crawford County, Ohio; Mrs. Christine Swanders, of Iowa; Jacob, of Ionia County, Mich.; Jeremiah C., in Harper County, Kas.; Mrs. Mary A. Brillhart, of Chatfield Township, Crawford Co., Ohio; and Mrs. Sponseller. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller resided in Crawford County five years, and then located in Bloom Township, this county, and have lived in their present home since 1882, where they have a well-improved farm of 100 acres. Their children are Minnie Ellen; Rosa Elizabeth; Mary Florence; Henry Earl, who died Oct. 31, 1881, aged six years, and one infant (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller are Free-Will Baptists. He is a Democrat in politics, and takes an active interest in public affairs. He has been called upon to serve his township three terms in succession as trustee. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 748
	Bloom Twp. - FREDERICK SPONSELLER, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born Nov. 11, 1815, in Stark County, Ohio. His father, John Sponseller, of Columbiana County, Ohio, was one of the earliest settlers of Stark County, Ohio, going there when there were but two or three houses at Canton, and there he married Miss Catherine Harpster, a native of Pennsylvania, and of their eight children seven are living; of these Frederick, John and Mrs. Catherine Sellers reside in this county. John Sponseller died in 1873 after a useful life of nearly eighty-five years; his widow still lives at the homestead and is ninety-two years old. Our subject was married, Feb. 12, 1840, to Elizabeth Prouse, born Sept. 13, 1818, in Stark County, where her parents, William and Hannah (Dock) Prouse, of Pennsylvania, early settled, and there lived and died, the former in 1872, aged eighty-three; the latter in 1879, aged seventy-eight. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller turned their faces Westward and located on their present farm in Bloom Township, this county. Here they began clearing their farm, enduring all the struggles and hardships of pioneer life. They have been industrious and successful, having acquired a fine farm of 240 acres well-improved land, and have given their children a good start in life. Their children are William, deceased; David, Levi; and Hannah C., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller 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 748
	Clinton Twp. - WILLIAM A. SPONSLER, manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Boardman, Mahoning Co., Ohio, in 1834, and comes of a line of pioneer Pennsylvania people of German ancestry. His parents were pioneers in Ohio. The subject of this sketch was reared in Cumberland County, Penn., and, at twenty-one, went to Burbank, Wayne Co., Ohio, where he eventually engaged in merchandising. In 1874 he removed thence to Tiffin, this county, where he has since carried on a prominent business in this present industry. He was united in marriage at Burbank, in 1857, with Miss Sarah Jane Bowman, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Smith) Bowman, natives of Pennsylvania and pioneers of Wayne County, Ohio. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 835
	Adams Twp. - DR. L. H. SPRAGUE, Green Spring, was born in Vermont, Jan. 21, 1821. He obtained a common school and an academic education, then commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Henry Ranney, who at that time was lieutenant-governor of Vermont. He afterward attended Casselton Medical College, where he graduated in 1844, entering upon the practice of his profession at Clifton Park, N. Y., where he continued in practice seventeen years. He then went to Clifton Springs and engaged in the water-cure business; from there he proceeded to Cleveland and engaged with Dr. Seeley for three years in the same line; he next came to Green Spring and assisted in organizing a water-cure and sanitarium, holding the office of physician and general director of that institution. Five years hater he disposed of his interest in the water-cure and sanitarium, but has been medical director of the institution fully half the time since then. For the last five years the Doctor has made a specialty of treatment with electricity. He has been P. M. of the order of F. & A. M. in Green Spring, and was formerly a member of the I. O. O. F. Politically he is a Republican. Dr. Sprague was married Mar. 29, 1843, to Miss Phelene Howe, born Feb. 18, 1824, in Townsend, Windham Co., Vt., and a direct descendant of Lord John Howe, of England (spoken of in Longfellow's "Tales of a Wayside Inn"). To Dr. and Mrs. Sprague were born two children: Lorenzo, a physician and druggist in Pemberville, Wood Co., Ohio; and Adelaide, wife of Henry Thompson, of Syracuse, N. Y. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 710)
	Big Spring Twp. - JACOB SPRAW, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 25, 1809; son of Adam and Catharine Spraw, natives of Germany who immigrated to America, where they lived and died. Our subject came to Ohio in 1832, and located in Big Spring Twp., this county. He was married, Aug. 2, 1843, to Salome Weymer, born in France, Sept. 2, 1823, daughter of Jacob and Salome Weymer, the former of whom died in Wayne County, the latter in Fulton County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Spraw have been born ten children, seven now living: Jacob, Catharine, wife of Henry Grunder; Elizabeth, wife of Frank Erney; Adam; Rachael, wife of Philip Chrisman; Mary; Ellie C., and three deceased: Sarah, Hattie and an infant. Mr. Spraw owns eighty acres of land, whereon he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church, and are among the leading families of Seneca County. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 729
	Liberty Twp. - SILAS J. STACKHOUSE, a retired farmer residing near Bettsville, was born in Columbia county, Penn., Oct. 6, 1806, son of Benjamin and Sarah (Jackson) Stackhouse. His paternal ancestors settled in Pennsylvania at or near the present site of Philadelphia about the year 1682. His maternal ancestors in the Jackson line, viz: Robert Jackson, with his wife, Agnes, were among the first settlers at North Hempstead, L. I., in 1643. Our subject's great-grandfather, Joseph Jackson, was born on Long Island Feb. 9, 1710, and with his wife, Annie, removed to Rockaway, N. J., about 1731. To them were born eleven children, one of whom, Daniel, was the grandfather of our subject. This Daniel removed with his family to Columbia County, Penn., and raised a family of eight children, of whom Sarah was one. She married Benjamin Stackhouse about the year 1803, and died in 1865, at the age of eighty-three years. Genealogy of Jackson family: I. Robert Jackson and wife, Agnes, settled on Long Island, at North Hempstead, in 1643; died about 1684. II. Col. John Jackson (son of Robert), birth not known; died in 1725. III. James Jackson (son of John) and wife, Rebecca (Hallett) Jackson, his birth not given; died in 1735. IV. Joseph Jackson (son of James), born on Long Island Feb. 9, 1710; removed to Rockaway, N. J., in 1731 or 1732; died in 1769. V. Daniel Jackson (son of Joseph), married Jemimah Benjamin, born about 1754. VI. Sarah (Jackson) Stackhouse (daughter of Daniel), married Benjamin Stackhouse; she was born about 1782; died 1865. VII. Silas J. Stackhouse (son of Sarah Jackson) married Sarah Lockhart; he was born Oct. 6, 1806. To Benjamin and Sarah (Jackson) Stackhouse were born eleven children, our subject, Silas J., being the second, and besides whom there are still living Mrs. Hannah Kearney, of Morrow County, Ohio, and Sarah, now Mrs. William Blair, of Knox County, Ohio. Dec. 20, 1829, Mr. Stackhouse married Sarah B., daughter of Robert and Flora (Leight) Lockhart. She was born in Northumberland County, Penn., Feb. 1, 1809, and died Jan. 28, 1859. Of this union ten children were born, four of whom died in infancy in Pennsylvania. In 1851 Silas J., with his wife and six children, removed to Seneca County, Ohio, and in 1857 settled on the farm in Liberty Township, where he now resides with his son, in the seventy-ninth year of his age. He had two sons in the late war: Joseph G. M., who served three months in the Fourteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and again enlisted in the fall of 1861, in the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was transferred to Gen. Nelson's staff. He died near Corinth, Miss., June 20, 1862. William L. enlisted at the same time in the Third Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. He now resides in Jackson County, Kans. his other children, still living, are Benjamin, on the homestead; Ann B., wife of W. C. Boor, of Wood County, Ohio; Lockhart, of Sandusky County, Ohio, and A. Judson, in Fostoria, Ohio. Mr. Stackhouse is a member of the Baptist Church, in politics a Republican and is a highly esteemed citizen. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 884
	Jackson Township - CHRISTIAN STAHL, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, born in Jackson Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, March 10, 1845, is son of Willialm and Rebecca (Foster) Stahl, natives of Ohio and of German descent. William Stahl followed farming all his life, and was among the early settlers of Seneca County, Ohio. Christian Stahl is the third in a family of twelve children. He was reared on a farm, educated in Seneca County, attended the Heidelberg College, and has lately built a new brick house. He has filled the office of assessor. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 875)
	Jackson Township - HENRY STAHL, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, born in Perry County, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1821, is a son of William and Elizabeth (Boyer) Stahl, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. Henry was the youngest in a large family of children. He was reared on a farm, and has resided in this county since 1836, and is the owner of 700 acres of land. He married, in 1839, Elizabeth Rinehold, a daughter of John and Catharine (Wininger) Rinebold, of German descent. Mr. Stahl is the father of five children: Rebecca, Lucinda, Lydia, Ephraim and Esther. (SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 875)
	Jackson Township: JACOB STAINBROOK, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Fostoria, is a native of Ohio, born Aug. 27, 1830, son of Abraham and Sarah (Weller) Stainbrook, natives of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, and of German descent, former of whom, a farmer, was twice married, Jacob being fifth child by the first wife, who had eleven children. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and was educated in the district schools. He worked at farming for a time, and in 1853 crossed the plains in a company of forty people; they crossed north of the foot range. Eight years later he returned to Seneca County, Ohio, and bought a farm. He married, in 1864, Miss Fanny Swingle, daughter of George Swingle, and a native of Ohio, of German descent. The children born to this union are Eli Grant, William Oscar and Emma I. Mr. and Mrs. Stainbrook are members of the Lutheran Church, of which he is an elder. 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 875)
	Venice Township JOHN W. STEIGMEYER SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 1040
	Adams Twp - JACOB STEM was born in 1792, in Carroll Co., Md.; at the age of fourteen he lost his father, when much of the care of a large farm fell upon him. At twenty-one he married and settled upon one of the beautiful farms of Wakefield Valley, Md., but the growing attractions of the “far West,” as Ohio was then called, made him long to try his fortune there, and after several horse-back journeys over the mountains, to see for himself what the country promised, he decided to leave the old home for a new one in the West. He came to Tiffin, Ohio, about 1830, where he purchased several large tracts of land, and engaged in merchandise. At the sale of government lands, which took place not long after, he purchased about 1,200 acres of land in Seneca and Sandusky Counties, including the wonderful sulphur spring, from which the village of Green Spring takes its name. Here he laid out the village of Green Spring, and north of the village about one mile, put up a large flouring mill, with saw mill and other improvements. This mill was considered an immense structure at that early day, wonderful for height and capacity. The water-power was obtained from the never-failing spring above mentioned; and mills were few and far between, and all subject to be stopped for want of water in time of draught. A dry season was sure to bring to this mill great numbers of teams, heavily laden with wheat, from all directions; even from Upper Sandusky on the south, and Toledo on the northwest. Then Toledo was but a village, and the intervening county but thinly settled. People came from all directions, and the mill ran all night and all day, week after week and yet some were obliged to wait for days (sleeping in their covered wagons), for their turn to have grinding done. Many of the wagons used were the old Pennsylvania covered wagon, which could be made comfortable for a number of persons to sleep in. While carrying on this business with other important interests engaging his attention. Mr. Stem’s health suddenly gave way; and so serious was the malady (asthma with symptoms of consumption), that his physicians, Drs. Dresbach and Tilden, assured him that his only hope of recovery was in giving up business, and spending several years in travel. He was thus obliged to place all his affairs in the hands of others. Having done this, he spent months traveling on horseback through the Southern States. Not finding relief from this, he determined to try the effect of the climate of Cuba. Accordingly he went there an spent about a year, returning home, for sake of the sea voyage, by the way of Boston. This experiment also proved ineffectual as a means of restoring his health. He came home after having been gone nearly two years, not better, but rather worse, and giving up all hope of recovery, he quietly put aside all the hopes he had cherished of great financial success, and with unexampled fortitude and submission, yielded to the prospect of spending the remainder of his days a confirmed invalid. In person, Mr. Stem was tall, nearly six feet, and well formed, having, in youth, raven black hair, swarthy complexion, with searching yet pleasant black eyes, and a countenance that, in conversation, lighted up with unusual animation and intelligence. His bearing was that of a gentleman of courtesy and refinement. He was fond of the acquisition of knowledge, and for a mere man of business, was, withal, something of a student, being familiar with some of the best writers of ancient and modern times. In politics, he was an old-line Whig, and an ardent admirer of Henry Clay. He allowed his name at one time to be put by his party in nomination for the State Legislature, but was defeated. When the Republican party came into existence, he enthusiastically placed himself in its ranks and gloried in the triumphs he saw it attain. Enterprising and public-spirited, he was earnest and liberal in the endeavor to promote whatever tended to the general welfare of the community, especially in matters of education. “Sincerity in speech,, and integrity in action.” Were the marked traits of his character. Jacob Stem was the only son of Mathias and Elizabeth (Englar) Stem, both natives of Chester Co., Penn., and both of German extraction. He had ten children: Mathias, Emeline, Jesse, Elizabeth, Catherine, Leander, Sarah, Lydia, Clementina and Ezra, five of whom are living. Mr. Stem died Nov. 25, 1860, in the sixty-eighth year of his age. (SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 711)
	Thompson Twp. - SAMUEL STEWART (deceased) was born in Lancaster County, Penn., Nov. 1, 1800. His mother died in Lancaster County, and his father, James Stewart, moved to Buffalo Valley, Union County, There our subject became acquainted with and married in November, 1826. Miss Sarah Wilt, who was born in that county Feb. 15, 1809. They came to Seneca Co., Ohio, in 1829, locating in Thompson Township in October of that year, where they purchased a farm and located in Flat Rock. Here Mr. Stewart died Nov. 2, 1870. He was a successful farmer, and acquired a handsome property. He was a Democrat in his early life, but during the war he became an earnest Republican and remained so until his death. He and his wife were members, from early life, of the Congregational Church. Mr. Stewart was an upright pioneer of the strictest integrity, highly respected by all who knew him. He was the father of eleven children, and those who lived to maturity were Mrs. Amanda Weiker, Mary, Martha, David, James (now in Williamson County, Tenn.), Sarah, George, Newton (now in Falls City, Neb. ), all deceased except David, James and Newton. Mary went to Vicksburg, Miss., as a teacher in February, 1865, and died there in June of the same year. Mrs. Stewart now resides in Flat Rock, Ohio. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 1013
	Thompson Twp. - DAVID STEWART, railway postal clerk, P. O. Flat Rock, was born Apr. 8, 1837, in Flat Rock, Seneca Co., Ohio. His parents, Samuel and Sarah ( Wilt ) Stewart, natives of Pennsylvania, located on Sec. 2, Thompson Twp., Seneca Co., Ohio, in 1829. The country was then new, and they began the pioneer work of clearing up their farm. They remained on this farm until April, 1867, when they moved into Flat Rock, adjoining their farm. Of their eleven children three are living: David, James H. ( now in Davidson County, Tenn. ) and Isaac Newton ( now in Falls City, Neb. ). Samuel Stewart departed this life Nov. 1, 1870, exactly seventy-two years of age. His widow survives him; she is now seventy-nine years of age, and is living in Flat Rock. The subject of this sketch attended the schools of the home district, and completed his education with a short course under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, at Republic. He married, May 13, 1858, Miss Fannie Bunn born in Thompson Township, this county, April 29, 1841. Her parents, John and Susanna ( Peten ) Bunn were married in that township, where they resided until 1867, when they moved to Three Rivers, Mich., where Mrs. Bunn died Sept. 2, 1880. Mr. Bunn still resides there. To this union were born the following children: Ella May, Mrs. Carrie Belle Schrock, Walter D., Arthur J., Mary Matilda, John Rolland and Susanna B. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have resided in Flat Rock since their marriage. He established a general mercantile store in 1859, which he carried on until February, 1870. In February, 1874, he was tendered a position in the United States Mail Service as railway postal clerk, which he accepted, and has steadily risen in the service until he now holds the position of head clerk. Our subject and wife are consistent members of the Evangelical Church. He is a Royal Arch Mason and a Member of the K. of H. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 1014
	Bloom Twp. - ADAM STINEBAUGH, retired, P. O. Rockaway, was born Feb. 20, 1799, in Lancaster County, Penn. He lost his father when he was but a year and a half old, and his widowed mother moved with him over into Washington County, Md., where he was brought up. There he was married, Feb. 5, 1829, to Miss Susannah Bowser, sister of the well known citizen and pioneer, Capt. Jacob Bowser. A few weeks after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Stinebaugh started, in company with her father, John Bowser, for this county, arriving in April, 1829. Here our subject purchased a tract of land, comprising sixty acres, where Republic now stands, and which he sold in 1835 to parties for the purpose of establishing that town. In 1836 he purchased a farm in Bloom Township of Henry Valentine, which was then a comparatively new farm, but well improved for those early days, having about thirty-five acres cleared. Here they made a permanent settlement, and Mrs. Stinebaugh died Aug. 28, 1856. Their only child, Isaac B., was born Nov. 14, 1829, on the site of Republic, Ohio. In 1841 our subject turned over the care of the farm to this son, who has added 160 acres to the original eighty acres, and has erected fine buildings, etc., until it is now one of the best improved places in the township. July 3, 1856, Isaac B. Stinebaugh married Miss Nancy Long, and to this union were born six children: Mrs. Susan Cooley, Mrs. Sceva N. Walker, Isaac L., Maggie J., Charles E. and Lillie D. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac B. Stinebaugh are consistent members of the Free-Will Baptist Church, in which he takes an active interest, being also a worker in the Sabbath-school. He was successfully engaged in teaching in early life, beginning at sixteen years of age, and his eldest three children have followed in his foot-steps, having established a fine reputation as successful and popular instructors. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 749
	Clinton Twp. - FRANCIS EDWIN STONER, late auditor of Seneca County, was born in this county, Apr. 15, 1842; son of Dennis Caspar and Charlotte (Smith) Stoner, who settled here from Frederick County, Md., in 1833. The Stoners were descended from German pioneers of Maryland, the name being originally "Steiner." The Smiths, originally fro Holland, were also pioneers of Maryland. Of the family of nineteen children (born to the two families) nine now survive - four sons and five daughters. Francis Edwin Stoner was reared upon the farm in Clinton Township, this county, and was educated in the schools of the county. In 1872 he embarked in the grocery business, which he retired from in 1881, upon accepting his late incumbency, which he creditably filled to the time of his death. He married, in April, 1872, Juliet, daughter of the late Hon. J. D. O'Connor, M. D., and to this union were born two sons: Clark and Francis Edwin, Jr. Mr. Stoner died, after a short illness, at Ridge Farm, near Paris, Ill., August 9, 1885, and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Tiffin. He was an obedient, affectionate son, a devoted, loving husband, and a kind, indulgent father. Mr. Stoner was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a worthy member of the I. O. O. F. He was always a generous supporter of all public measures, and contributed liberally toward the development of the social and industrial interests of his city and county. He was a most sociable gentleman, drawing around him a very liberal support, from all parties, to his official position. His widow 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 837
	Pleasant Twp. - HENRY STONER, farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, is a native of Franklin County, Penn., born Feb. 3, 1817; son of Joseph and Anna M. (Walt) Stoner, the parents of three sons and four daughters, and who came with their family to this county in 1847, settling in Pleasant Township. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1854, with Susan R. Young, by whom he had three sons and three daughters: Catharine, Celestia, Anna, Lee, Ira and Ora; all living but Ona and Lee. The mother departed this life in June, 1883. She was a life-long member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Stoner has been successful in life, and by industry and economy is now owner of 200 acres of land, the greater part of which he has improved. He is a faithful advocate of the principles of the Republican party; ha been a life long member of the Reformed Church. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 948
	Adams Twp - GEORGE R. STRICKLING, P. O. Tiffin, was born July 19, 1819, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Whitestine) Strickling, natives of Virginia and Germany, respectively, former of Welsh, and latter of German descent. They were married in Fairfield Co., Ohio, where they remained until Oct., 1829, then moved to this county, settling in Clinton Twp., where they leased land for a few years. From there they went to Scipio Township, and in 1837 came to Adams Township, and entered the land upon which our subject now resides, and which they improved. They were the parents of eleven children, whose now living being George R., Catharine G., Daniel H., John W. and Michael N. Thomas Strickling died in 1846, aged fifty-six years, and his widow in 1854, aged sixty-two years. George P. Strickling, the subject of this sketch, was married, Nov. 17, 1842, to Miss Sarah Egbert, of Pleasant Twp., this county, born in Franklin Co., Ohio, May 1, 1821, daughter of Uriah and Susannah (Williams) Egbert, who were married in Franklin Co., Ohio, in 1815, and who, in 1822, came to this county, where they spent the remainder of their days. They were the parents of thirteen children, ten of whom are now living: Mary, Jeremiah, John D., Sarah, Thomas W., Eliza, Jesse S., Andrew J., Susan and Priscilla. Mr. Egbert died Oct. 9, 1876, aged eighty-four years; Mrs. Egbert died May 13, 1875, aged seventy-nine years. To our subject and wife have been born eight children: Eliza J., Sarah E., Thomas U., Theodore S., Susie E., John W., Rollin J., and Minnie. Mr. Strickling served in the 100 days’ enrollment in the late war, in Company E, One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He and his wife have been members for fifty years of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he is officially connected. He was a Democrat in early life, but for the past twenty years has been a Republican. (SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 712)
	Liberty Twp. - BRADFORD STRUBLE, farmer and justice of the peace, P. O. Kansas, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, June 26, 1832, son of John and Lydia (Bradford) Struble; the former a native of New Jersey, was a son of George Struble, who served in the war of 1812. John Struble came to Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1812; removed to Stark County in 1837, and to Hancock County in 1846. He was a local preacher in the United Brethren Church; also agent for the American Sabbath school Union and was most highly respected by the people who knew him. He died November 7,1872, aged seventy-two years. His widow is still living,. She was born in what is now the city of Cleveland, June 10, 1811, daughter of James Bradford, who was a native of Massachusetts and a member of the first surveying party to the "Western Reserve". He was a son of Joshua, he of William, of Canterbury, Conn., he of Lieut. James, he of Thomas, of Norwich, Conn., he of Maj. William Bradford, a native of Austerfield, England, who was a passenger on the "Mayflower," and in 1621 became governor of the Plymouth colony, succeeding John Carver, filling the office for twelve successive years. He married, for his second wife, Mrs. Alice Southworth, of the nobility of his native country, and from this union the family in this country sprang. the grandmother of Mr. Struble was Elizabeth Frazee, wife of James Bradford. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1788, came to Trumbull County, Ohio in 1800. She was the daughter of Jonathan Frazee, a native of New Jersey, who at the age of nineteen years enlisted in the "Dunmore war." He was a son of Stephen, he of Gen. Frazee, of France. Mr. Struble married, June 29, 1858, Susan Kemble, who died Jan. 9, 1864 leaving three children: Flora M., wife of Arthur Hudson, near Dishler, Ohio; Susan I., wife of Thomas Leedy, in Fostoria, Ohio, and Emma (now deceased). His second marriage was May 10, 1864,with Mary J. Clifford, who was born in Lancaster, Ohio, March 1, 1844, daughter of Thomas and Keziah (Darst) Clifford, and the children born of this union were Charles B. (deceased); Nellie and Lillie (twins, the former the wife of J. C. Long; he latter the wife of J. W. Kies, of Sandusky County, Ohio); Z. D.; Arthur; I. J.; Minnie; Bertha (deceased); Dor and Duff (twins, deceased), and Clifford. In the spring of 1876, Mr. Struble removed to Seneca County, and in the spring of 1882 was elected justice of the peace, and re-elected in 1885. He is a member of Sandusky Annual Conference, and for more than twenty years traveled as an itinerant United Brethren minister. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 885
	Bloom Twp. - JOHN SWIGERT, hardware dealer, Bloomville, was born in Franklin County, Penn., Mar. 6, 1817. His parents, George and Elizabeth (Small) Swigert, afterward became citizens of this county, settling on their farm in Scipio Township in 1845, where they resided until George Swigert's death in 1856. His widow died in Bloom Township in 1873. Our subject was married, in 1839, to Miss Maria I. Smith, of Franklin County, Penn., and to this union were born seven children, of whom four are now living: William. Mrs. Hattie Ogden, Mrs. Florence Moore and Frederick G. The deceased are Mrs. Blanche Tabor, Ann Rebecca and Mrs. Jennie Koller. Mrs. Swigert departed this life Aug. 18, 1884, she was a lady of estimable, Christian character, and her loss was mourned by a large circle of friends. Mr. Swigert followed his trade as carpenter and joiner until 1843, when he came to Ohio, and after living a few months in Ashland, located on a farm in Scipio Township, this county; kept hotel at Republic, Ohio, from 1846 to 1850. In 1852 he took a trip to California, remaining there three years. He then resided on his farm until 1872, when he made a permanent location in Bloomville, where he has carried on his present business ever since. Mr. Swigert keeps a general line of hardware, stoves, tinware, agricultural implements, watches, clocks, jewelry and silverware. He has built up an extensive establishment with a large trade in the surrounding community. Since coming here Mr. Swigert has added very materially to the improvement of the town. In 1873 he built the Swigert Block on the southeast corner of Marion and New Haven Streets, and in 1881 a block on the southwest corner of same streets. These buildings are large, commodious and fire proof, and are the finest business blocks in Bloomville. SOURCE: History of Seneca County, Ohio containing a History of the County, Publ. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. - Page 749

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