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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
A History
of Seneca County, Ohio
A Narrative Account of its Historical Progress,
in People, and in its Principal Interests
- Illustrated -
- Vol. II -
Publ. The Lewis Publishing Company
Chicago-New York
1911
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CHARLES
E. FEASEL. - One of Liberty
township's substantial and well known farmers is Charles E. Feasel,
who owns and operates some one hundred and thirty-eight and a half acres
of the land entered originally by his father in 1829. This
George Feasel, the founder of the family in Ohio, came to the state
in 1821. He moved to Franklin county and then back to Seneca
county in 1829, from his native state, Virginia, and entered the
southwest one-fourth of section 15, Liberty township, living upon this
for the remainder of his life. He became prominent in local
affairs and is still remembered by some of the older generation.
His demise occurred in 1886. Mr. Feasel was born June 24, 1863, in Jackson township, Seneca county, his parents being John and Rebecca (Stahl) Feasel. After his marriage the father moved from his parents' estate to Jackson township and there followed the vocation of a farmer until his death, which occurred in January, 1885. To this worthy couple were born seven children, five of whom survive at the present day: Charles E., William F., John L., Ervin E. and Ester A. Mr. Feasel gained his education in the district school, learned farming in the school of practical experience, and showed such marked aptitude in this honorable vocation that he chose it for his life work. After his marriage he removed to the farm upon which he still resides and which, as previously mentioned, is a part of his grandfather's property, and which has in consequence borne the name of Feasel ever since it was entered. Mr. Feasel has the original deed signed by Andrew Jackson. He engages in general farming and is also prominent in public affairs, having served as a member of the school board, is township treasurer, and at present is one of the township trustees. Politically he subscribes to the policies and principles of the Republican party and believes it to be one of the duties of good citizenship to keep in touch with current affairs and all maters affecting in any way the public welfare. On the 19th day of March, 1885, Mr. Feasel took as his bride Mary Millhine, of Jackson township, and to them nine children have been born, eight surviving at the present day. They are by name: Irvin, Harvey, deceased, Corn, Alverdie, Ethel, Belvia, Gladys, Harmon and Wilfred. Mr. and Mrs. Feasel are consistent members of the United Brethren church and play an active part in its affairs, the former being trustee, class leader and Sunday school superintendent and giving valuable service in these several capacities. SOURCE: A History of Seneca County, Ohio - Vol. II - 1911 - Page 916 |
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| CONRAD FRUTH
is of German descent, and Frank Fruth, his
grandfather in the paternal line, and Jacob Peter, his
grandfather in the maternal line, were both born in Germany. The
latter came to the United States in 1833 and was a pioneer in Loudon
township. There the former located in 1855. Conrad
Fruth was born in that township Mar. 6, 1868, and has lived there continuously to the present time. His parents were Conrad and Mary (Peter) Fruth. He was brought up to be a practical farmer and gained his education in the public schools, in which he studied until he was about sixteen years old. He was then employed as a farm laborer by the man who was later his stepfather. His father died in 1868, the year in which the son was born. In 1890 he rented a farm which he operated until 1905. At that time he had saved about five hundred dollars, with which he was able to negotiate the purchase of one hundred and thirty-six acres in sections 31 and 32, Loudon township, which he has improved until it is a fine farm well stocked and with the best appliances for its cultivation. He owns also two acres and a half of valuable land on the corporation line of Fostoria. His home farm is only four miles and a half south of Fostoria. Devoting himself to general farming, he gives considerable attention to buying and selling land, stock and general farm property, in which business he has been quite successful. Mr. Fruth married Emma Herbert, who was born in Loudon township, a daughter of Andrew Herbert, who now lives on Columbus Avenue, Fostoria. To Conrad and Emma (Herbert) Fruth have been born three children: Lester, aged about fifteen years; Norman, now aged about thirteen years; Marie, aged about ten years. In politics Mr. Fruth is a Democrat. Although he is very modest in his political aspirations, he was persuaded to accept a nomination to membership of the school board. He was duly elected and has served his fellow citizens greatly to their satisfaction. He is a communicant of the United Brethren church of West Independence and a liberal supporter of all its interests. SOURCE: A History of Seneca County, Ohio - Vol. II - 1911 - Page 935 |
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| JOHN FRUTH was born in Bavaria. Germany, a son of Jacob and Syvillia (Sherdon)
Fruth, both natives of Bavaria, the former born in 1812, the latter,
in 1818, and they were married in the fatherland. Their son
John first saw the light of day June 17, 1851, and the family came
to America in 1854 and located near Cleveland, Ohio. About two
years later they removed to Seneca county, where the parents lived out
the remainder of their days. The father died in 1872, the mother
some years later. They were members of the German Evangelical
church. Mr. Fruth owned at one time two hundred and
forty-eight acres of land which eventually he sold. When his parents took up their residence in Seneca township John Fruth was about five years old. He grew up on his father’s farm, doing such work as a boy can do in such environments and attending district schools a good deal of the time until he was about fifteen years old. He helped his father, as was the custom at that time in the country round about, until he attained his majority, then learned the carpenter’s trade, at which he was employed for some years. Mr. Fruth married Magdalena Mergenthaler, a native of Loudon township, and they became the parents of thirteen children, twelve of whom are living in 1910. Mary S., is deceased; Jacob F., lives in Fostoria; William, in Loudon township; David, in Hancock county, Ohio; Ida, is the wife of Henry Zuern, of Big Spring township; Christina, married George Heilman; Daniel L., lives in Loudon township; Clara F., is the wife of Jacob Reiss, of that township; Abraham, Sarah A., John C., Clarence H. and Lena M. have not married. John Fruth owns seventy acres of farm land in section 5 Big Spring township, and one hundred and thirty acres in section 32, Loudon township. The last mentioned property, on which he makes his home, he has developed into a fine farm, well stocked and having good improvements. In the days of farmers’ granges he was active in grange work and was master granger of his home organization. He now adheres to the Democratic party, taking an active interest in its local work. He has served faithfully and efficiently as township assessor and has twice been elected a member of the school board. He was at one time a county committeeman and is now filling the office of assessor. He is influential not only politically but socially and in business circles and is recognized as a public spirited man who has the best interests of his community close to his heart. SOURCE: A History of Seneca County, Ohio - Vol. II - 1911 - Page 931 |
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