BIOGRAPHIES

Source:
A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio
prepared under the Editorial Supervision of Hon. Charles A. Bowersox.
Volume II - Illustrated
Publ. by The Lewis Publishing Company - Chicago and New York
1920

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	JOHN T. DAY. - Seven and one-half miles northwest of Bryan, in Center Township, Williams County, is located the well-cultivated and highly-improved farm of John T. Day.  This property, in its substantial buildings, modern equipment and general air of prosperity reflects the good management and progressiveness of one of Williams County's enterprising agriculturists, Mr. Day having been a lifelong farmer in this county, of which he is a native, having been born in Florence Township, April 17, 1854, a son of Thomas S. and Caroline (Bratton) Day.      Thomas S. Day was born in Pennsylvania, Sept. 8, 1818, and there married Miss Bratton, who had been born in the same state in 1819.  They remained in Pennsylvania until 1847, at which time they came to Williams County, settling on an eighty-acre farm one mile south of Edon, in Florence Township.  While Mr. Day resided on a farm and carried on agricultural pursuits to some extent, he was a blacksmith by trade and followed that vocation throughout his life, being well and favorably known for many miles around.  He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a republican in politics, and a man whose industry gained him prosperity, he being the owner of town property in addition to his farm.  He and his wife were the parents of eight children, of whom four are living:  Hannah E., the wife of Dan Klink, of Iola, Kansas; James G., of Denver, Colorado; John T.; and Mary E., the wife of Austin Fiser, of Edon.  The parents were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and active in church work.      John T. Day was reared on the home farm in Florence Township, and as a boy attended the district schools.  He was first married in 1877 to Katie Freed.  After her death he remained under the parental roof until his marriage, Dec. 15, 1881, to Miss Jennie S. Boman, who was born Jan. 22, 1860, in Wood County, Ohio, daughter of William and Rosabell (Eckels) Boman, and a member of an honored family of this locality.  In the year 1835 George and Christina (Hockenbarger) Boman, with their children, left Doylestown, Wayne County, Ohio, and journeyed to the northwestern part of Ohio, locating on a property which now forms the southeastern part of Blakeslee.  There they endured the usual hardships that attended our forefathers in a new country, but sturdily and forcefully fought their way upward and won not only material independence, but the affection and esteem of the community. George Boman, who was a shoemaker by trade, was a great lover of dumb animals of all kinds, but dogs and horses were dearest to him.  His worthy wife, who adopted the United Brethren faith after coming to Williams County, was unable to attend church for many years, but maintained her religion and was widely known for the beautiful manner in which she could tell the story of Jesus and his resurrection.  The family of George and Christina Boman consisted of : William, Susanna, John, Mary, Sarah Jane and George Clark. Source:  A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio - Vol. II - Illustrated - Publ. The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago - New York - 1920 - Page 313-314
	JAMES K. DENMAN, M. D.  - See Defiance Co., OH
W. M. Denman	W. M. DENMAN is a native of Knox County, Ohio; was born May 1, 1849, one of six sons of Elisha G. and Almira Denman, Sr., died near Unity, Mar. 3, 1877.  Uriah Denman's educational advantages were very good, beginning with public schools of Hamer, and later, attending seminary at Raisin Valley, Mich., and afterward Bryan College.  Mr. Denman learned the carpenter's trade when quite young, at which he worked for several years; he commenced his mercantile career as clerk when but sixteen years of age, afterward taking charge of grocery and provision store, and still later officiating as salesman in a clothing house at Bryan, Ohio.  His health not being firm, he devoted himself to agricultural pursuits for five years, living on his own farm of ninety-four acres.  At the end of this time he rented his farm, and accepted at clerkship with Hall Brothers, of Pioneer, Ohio, remaining one and one-half years, when he came to Montpelier, formed a partnership with William Denman, and purchased the stock of general merchandise of O. Lowery.  They still continue the business, carrying a stock of from $10,000 to $12,000 value, and doing a flourishing trade.  Mr. Denman held the office of Assessor at Pioneer, for two years.  He was married February18, 1873, at Hudson, Mich., to Miss Ella E. Walkup, daughter of Andrew and Eliza (Horner) Walkup, who are natives respectively of Ohio and Pennsylvania, and at present residents of Williams county, Ohio. Source:  A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio - Vol. II - Illustrated - Publ. The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago - New York - 1920 - Page 630
	WILLIAM MARCUS DUNLAP - There could be no more comprehensive history written of a city or county, or even of a state and its people, than that which deals with the life work of those who, by their own endeavor and indomitable energy, have placed themselves where they well deserve the title of "progressive," and in this sketch will be found the record of one who has refused to be subdued by the obstacles and failures that come to everyone, but who has made them stepping stones to higher things, and at the same time that he was winning his way in the material affairs of life gained a reputation for uprightness and honor.      William M. Dunlap, whose splendid farm of 97½ acres is located in section 1 of Superior Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, on Feb. 23, 1866, and is the only child born to the union of Andrew and Mary A. (Hoskinson) Dunlap.  Andrew Dunlap was born in Ireland in 1796 and in 1809 came with his parents to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania.  Later they came to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he was reared to manhood and married.  Afterwards he came to Williams County, settled first near Pulaski, where he bought land, but a year later he sold that place and bought the farm where his son now lives, and there he spent the remainder of his days, his death occurring in 1888.  He and his wife were earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and took an active part in the support of all worthy interests of the community.      William M. Dunlap was reared on the paternal farmstead and attended the district schools of that neighborhood.  He remained with his parents and at the time of his father's death he acquired his share and purchased the other heirs' interest in the 97½ acres of the home farm, and he has since applied himself to the operation of this farm with success.  The place is well improved and is numbered among the most productive farms in the community, Mr. Dunlap being recognized as a farmer of mature judgment and untiring industry.      On Mar. 25, 1893, Mr. Dunlap was married to Della Fulton, the daughter of Fred H. and Malinda J. (Mott) Fulton.  Her father wsa born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1839, and her mother in Jefferson Township, this county.  Mr. Fulton came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1843, residing there until August, 1860, when he came to Williams County.  Here he was married and settled on a farm in Jefferson Township, where he lived continuously until his death Mar. 28, 1920.  To him and his wife were born six children, namely: Cora, wife of Samuel Roush; Della, wife of the subject; Olive, the wife of Joseph Mocherman; Maurice O.; Ida, the wife of Christ Grabner; Pearl, unmarried, in Columbus.  To Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap has been born a son, Harry F., born on Jan. 16, 1896, who was educated in the district schools, graduating from the Montpelier High School in 1915.  He is a veteran of the World war, having enlisted on May 25, 1918.  He went overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces and was on the front line during the last months prior to the signing of the armistice, being afterwards sent on to Germany.  He was finally ordered back to the United States and was mustered out on May 23, 1919.  He is now at home with his parents.  He is a member of the American Legion, and is also an active member of the Pleasant Hill Grange, being also a lecturer and overseer of the Williams County Pomona Grange.      Mr. Dunlapis a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he is a past grand, and he and his wife are members of the Daughters of Rebekah, of which Mrs. Dunlap is a past grand.  Politically, Mr. Dunlap gives his support to the republican party.  He is a member and past master of Pleasant Hill Grange.  He is a stockholder and a member of the directorate of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Montpelier.  Whatever of success he has attained has been entirely owning to his individual efforts, his energy and natural ability.  Through the years of his life here he has gradually attained a deserved prominence in his community and is eminently entitled to the high esteem which he enjoys among his fellow citizens. Source:  A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio - Vol. II - Illustrated - Publ. The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago - New York - 1920 - Page 80

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