BIOGRAPHIES
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Commemorative Historical & Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio,
Past & Present - Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897
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R. H. RALSTON,
furniture dealer and undertaker, in Milton Center, Wood Co.,
Ohio.
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JAMES RANEY.
Among the leading and enterprising agriculturists of Plain
township, whose names are scattered through the pages of
this volume, none are more worthy of mention than the
gentleman whose name introduces this brief biographical
notice. He was born in Loudon township, Seneca Co.,
Ohio, Mar. 19, 1848, and is a son of Robert and Sarah
(Piper) Raney. The former was a native of Ohio,
where he was educated and followed the occupation of a
farmer, and in Seneca county he was married. In his
family were ten children, as follows: John, deceased;
Sarah; Edward, a farmer of Kansas; Isaac,
also a farmer; Sylvania, deceased; Robert, a
farmer of Williams county, Ohio; Jackson, deceased;
James, our subject; Albert, who follows
farming; and Eunice, wife of Henry Wininger.
The father died on the old homestead, in 1864; the mother is
now making her home in Fostoria, Ohio.
Our subject was reared in his native township, where he
was educated in the district schools, and assisted in the
labors of the fields upon the home farm until he reached
man’s estate. Later for two years he was employed as a
farm hand, after which he rented a farm, which he operated
some six years. At the expiration of that period he
came to Plain township, Wood county, where he bought forty
acres of land, part of which he cleared, and built a
dwelling-house at a cost of $1,000; also erected barns and
outhouses, planted an orchard, made other general
improvements, and availed himself of first-class farm
machinery, and all the other improved methods employed by
the successful agriculturist. To-day he cultivates
upward of eighty acres of land, and, in addition to general
farming, he also engages in drilling wells, which adds
considerably to his income. Among his neighbors and
the citizens of the township at large, he is considered a
man whose word is as good as his bond.
On Oct. 3, 1872, in Seneca county, Mr. Raney
was married to Miss Elizabeth Wininger,
who was born Feb. 12, 1847, and is a daughter of Adam
Wininger, a farmer of Seneca county, and eight
children bless this union, their names and dates of birth
being as follows: Nettie, Mar. 12, 1874; Delbert,
Feb. 11, 1875; Lottie, Dec. 10, 1877; Elmer,
Sept. 2, 1878; Elizabeth S., Apr. 19, 1880; Roy,
May 10, 1882; Josiah, Aug. 10, 1884; and Oran,
Feb. 17, 1888. Mr. Raney always gives
his support to the principles of the Republican party, for
several years has been school director, and has also acted
as clerk of the board. The family is one of prominence
in the community, and adhere to the faith of the
Congregational Church.
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D. W. REDDIN, M. D.
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PROF. J. FRAISE
RICHARD, Educational Evangelist, historian and literary
writer, was born near Ashland, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1844, and is
the seventh son of Jacob and Rebecca Richard.
At the age of seven our subject
removed with his parents to Bloom township, Wood county, and
his youth was spent in clearing up and working the farm
which 'Squire W. S. Richard now possesses, near
Bloomdale. His education prior to the war was secured
in the district school known as Hopewell." and included the
ordinary English branches. His intense thirst for
knowledge was not gratified, however, by simple school
studies. He read all the books and papers which came
within his reach, and did his most effective study in front
of the fireplace whose light was furnished by burning chips
and hickory bark. By these aids he was enabled to
teach his first school at Eagleville, in the winter of
1860-61, he being then but sixteen eyas of age. The
autumn of 1861 was spent by him at Seneca County Academy,
under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, the prince of
mathematicians, logicians and psychologists.
On the 5th of August, 1862, his books packed to return
to the Academy, Prof. Richard responded to
President Lincoln's call for troops, and enlisted as a
member of Company B, 111th O. V. I., and went with his
regiment to the field, serving in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Unsolicited on his part, he wass made postmaster of the
regiment and served successfully as chief clerk at brigade,
division corps, army and department headquarters, a portion
of the time for Gens. Cox, Foster, Stoneman, Schofield
and Palmer. He was twice offered a captain's
commission, the latter time as assistant adjutant-general in
the regular army. All such military honors he
declined, however, and in September, 1865, he returned to
civil life, to enter upon his educational work which had
been interrupted for three years. He attended the
Northwestern Christian (now Butler) University, at
Indianapolis, and after one year's study of language,
mathematics and logic, transferred his studies to Lebanon,
Ohio, where he graduated from the business. scientific and
classic courses at the National Normal University, in
August, 1869. He was an instructor in the institution
until August, 1870, when he organized the Northwestern
Normal School at Republic, in the building previously
occupied by Profs. Thos. W. Harvey and Aaron Schuyler.
This institution soon outgrew its facilities; and, the
citizens neglecting to supply ampler apartments, it was,
upon the request and assurance of Charles Foster
and other citizens, re moved to Fostoria in the autumn of
1874. The attendance the first year in the new site
was 508 students, exceeding the facilities possessed.
Owing to lack of suitable buildings, the school was
consolidated, in the autumn of 1875, with the Normal School
at Ada, which fact gave that school its strength and
efficiency. The Republic school was the progenitor of
the large schools at Valparaiso and Angola, Ind., and of
others in the West. It was an educational leaven,
whose influence has extended from ocean to ocean.
Prof. Richard superintended the public Schools
at Alliance, Ohio, in 1877-78; was principal of a
flourishing Normal School at Mansfield from 1878 to 1882;
lectured in institutes in a number of States from 1882 to
1885; spent his time in historical writing from 1885 to
1889; and since 1890 has been employed in the City of
Washington (his present home) in official, educational and
literary work. For thirty-five years he has been a
writer for the secular, religious and educational press, his
writings being published in mediums of general circulation.
On Oct. 6, 1867, our subject was married, at Freeport,
to Miss Emma D. Strong. From this union have
issued two sons: Livy S., and Vernon I.
The former is editor-in-chief of the Scranton (Penn.)
Tribune," the latter is a mere boy, living with his
mother in Ohio.
Prof. Richard's first vote was cast in 1864, at
Knoxville, Tenn., for Lincoln and Johnson.
Since then his affiliation has been with the Republican
party. He is a stanch Republican, but does not belong
to the party in a servile sense. Religiously, he has
been identified with the Church of Christ since June 2,
1862. He has never smoked a cigar nor chewed a quid of
tobacco in his life, nor, has he tasted a drop of any
intoxicants, even beer, since May, 1859. Indeed it can
truly be said his life work has been a source of inspiration
and encouragement to the young.
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JACOB RICHARD,
deceased. Between 1740 and 1750 two distinguished
families came from Europe and settled in southern and
southeastern Pennsylvania - the paternal ancestors from
Germany, the maternal from Switzerland. Fleeing from
oppression and persecution in the Fatherland, they sought
homes and happiness in the New World, where some of them
joined their destinies in business and marital relations.
Jacob Richard was born July 31, 1803,
near Pleasant Unity, Unity township, Westmoreland Co.,
Penn., the second child but first son of John and Mary (Poorman)
Richard. His grandparents were Jacob and Polly
(Radebaugh) Richard, both of whom were residents of
Franklin county. His grandfather was married five
times, and had children by four of his wives. The old
home stead was in Letterkenny township, Franklin county, and
is quite fully described in the public records. He
died upon it at the age of eighty three. His children,
in the order of birth, were: (1) John, the father of
the subject of this memoir, born in Franklin county, and
died there in May, 1835. (2) Mary (called "Polly")
married Peter Poorman, of Hamilton township,
same county. (3) George, who lived in Somerset,
Perry Co., Ohio, and died July 31, 1864, in his
eighty-fourth year; he was a wealthy, patriotic merchant,
and a zealous Republican and Methodist. (4)
Elizabeth, married to Jacob Humbarger.
(5) Susannah, married to Jonathan Foltz,
an uncle of M. A. Foltz, present proprietor and
editor of the Public Opinion, of Chambersburg.
(6) Jacob. (7) Sarah, married to
Henry Snider. (8) Daniel.
John Richard, the eldest son, was married
in 1800 to Mary Poorman. He died in May,
1835, and his widow in January, 1847. They had seven
children, viz.: (1) Elizabeth, married to Jacob
Mykrantz. (2) Jacob, our subject.
(3) Catherine, married to Rudolph Sease.
(4) Polly, married to Joseph France.
(5) John, now living in Gratiot county, Mich. (6)
George, who died several years ago in Pittsburg.
(7) Margaret, married to George Bear.
Jacob Richard, the second in the above
mentioned family, removed with his parents to Westmoreland
county, Penn., sometime prior to 1811, and spent his youth
upon the farm, acquiring the rudiments of an English
education, consisting of reading, writing and arithmetic.
The study of the New Testament and the reading of U. S.
History were obligatory; English grammar and geography were
not taught. On Nov. 4, 1823, he was joined in
matrimony to Rebecca, youngest daughter of Charles
and Elizabeth (Stough) Richard. She was born in
what is called “Culbertson's Row,” Franklin Co., Penn., Dec.
16, 1804. Her father, Charles Richard,
was one of a family of two brothers, John and
Jacob, a half-brother, Conrad, and three full
sisters: Maria, married to a Sullenberger;
Catherine, married to a Lose; and Rebecca,
married to Henry Crow.
Charles Richard was born in Berks county,
Penn., Sept. 27, 1755, and died in Westmoreland county, same
State, Aug. 17, 1852, in his ninety-seventh year. He
was married Apr. 22, 1774, to Elizabeth Stough,
who died Jan. 13, 1826, in her sixty-ninth year. After
his marriage he entered the Revolutionary army, and was with
Washington at Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Valley
Forge. He crossed the Delaware with Washington, and
aided in the capture of the Hessians, on Christmas Day,
1776; passed through the siege and horrors of Valley Forge
during the memorable winter of 1777-78. With a
furlough in his pocket, and a pair of new shoes in his
knapsack, he lay down on the night of Dec. 23, 1777,
intending to start home the next morning, but during the
night his shoes were stolen. Undaunted, he started, as
planned, and traveled fifty miles in his stockings, leaving
bloody tracks to mark his route. From the marriage
referred to sprang eight children, viz.: George;
Charles; Molly, married to Henry Smith;
William; Elizabeth, married to George
Fortney; John; Sarah, married to
Jonathan Fry; and Rebecca, who married
Jacob Richard, and died May 6, 1881.
Returning again, Jacob and Rebecca had
three sons born to them in Westmoreland county: John,
July 14, 1825, deceased Oct. 8, 1878; Reuben, May 23,
1829, lost on the ill-fated “ Sultana," Apr. 27, 1865; and
Charles, Oct. 3, 1831, now residing at Bloomdale,
Ohio. In 1835 the family removed to Ashland county,
Ohio, where they resided until Mar. 26, 1851. Five
other sons were born at Ashland, viz.: William S., a
resident of Bloomdale; George, Nov. 28, 1837, killed
at the raising of a barn near Eagleville, May 18, 1861;
Franklin, Mar. 27, 1841, a resident of Bloom township;
J. Fraise, a sketch of
whom follows; and Simon, Mar. 29, 1846, at present
residing in Bloomdale.
In 1851, the Richard family was removed
from Ashland county to “food county, arriving, Mar. 29, at
their destination on what is now the farm owned by W. S.
Richard, a mile north east of Bloomdale. All was
wilderness and discouragement. The little round log,
one-story cabin stood in the midst of a dense forest.
Without, on every hand, were water, and frogs, and owls, and
wild game - in short, all the elements of pioneer life in a
new country. With brave heart and resolute will,
assisted by a loyal wife and industrious boys, the father
went to work to establish a home and hew out a fortune.
Gradually, as by magic, the heavily timbered forest was
converted into fertile fields and blooming or chards, and
the very elements of discouragement became sources of rich
development and substantial comfort.
Time passed on. The family of boys became one of
men. Mr. Richard, the father, was
honored by his neighbors with their confidence, and several
times he served them in the responsible position of township
assessor. The trying period of war came. Five
sons went into the service of their country - Reuben
in Company B, 102nd O. V. I.; John, Charles
and Fraise in Company B, 111th O. V. I.; and W. S.
in Company E, 144th O. V. I. The first four entered
the service in the autum of 1862, and all returned
except Reuben, who, as an exchanged prisoner from the
Cahaba death-pen, was a victim of the “Sultana” disaster.
Jacob Richard was a man of good judgment,
somewhat impulsive, but generous, kind, honest, industrious
and law-abiding. Politically, he was reared a
Democrat, and supported Douglas for the Presidency in
1860. When the war broke out, and his sons and
neighbors entered the service of their country, he abandoned
his old party and became first an ardent Unionist, and
afterward, by necessity, a determined Republican.
Religiously, he was reared a Presbyterian, but some five
years prior to his death he was immersed and joined the
Church of Christ, at Eagleville, in whose faith he
peacefully expired on the night of Apr. 1, 1891.
Rebecca, his wife, was reared a member of the
Reformed Church, but during her residence at Ashland, Ohio,
she became a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which her
husband was a deacon at that time. She was kind,
affectionate, industrious, devoted to her family, and a
considerate and peaceable neighbor. She was known in
the community as “Aunt Becky,” and was
universally beloved. She had no enemies. Her
later life was saddened by several trying events: first by
the sudden death of her son George, on May 18, 1861,
by a falling plate in the raising of a large barn at the
home of Robert Jacobs, two and one-half miles
north of her home; secondly, by the enlistment of her five
sons in the army; thirdly, by the tragic death of Reuben;
fourthly, by the death of John, Oct. 8, 1878; after
enduring, unhurt, the experiences of an active soldier's
life for three years; and, lastly, by the death of her life
partner, as related.
It may not be amiss to note a peculiarity or two
respecting these families. (1) - On the paternal side
Jacob and John were favorite names. In the
present instance Jacob had two sons whom he named
John and Jacob. He was the son of John,
who, in turn, was the son of Jacob, and so on.
(2) - So far as the record goes, the two ancestral families
were always law-abiding citizens, not one of them having
ever been convicted of a heinous crime. (3) - On the
maternal side three generations had representatives in three
wars, all of whom were named Charles - all musicians:
Charles Richard was a fifer in the Revolution,
his son Charles in the war of 1812, and his grandson
Charles in the war of the Rebellion. (4) - All
of them have been intensely American and patriotic in their
sentiments.
[Contributed by Prof. J. Fraise Richard, of Washington, D. C.
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JOHN RICHARD
(deceased). The subject of this sketch, a veteran of
the Civil war, and for many years a prominent resident of
Bloom township, was born in Mt. Pleasant township,
Westmoreland Co., Penn., July 14, 1825, the eldest son of
Jacob and Rebecca (Richard) Richard.
When a boy John Richard
came to Ashland county, Ohio, with his parents, availed
himself of the educational advantages common to farmers'
boys of his day, and grew to manhood there, engaging in
carpentering and coopering. On Sept. 25, 1849, in
Jefferson township, Williams county, he married Miss
Catherine Richard, who was born Aug. 24, 1831, at his
own native place. Her father, John Richard,
a successful agriculturist, was married in Pennsylvania to
Miss Rachel Bait, and in 1842 moved with his family
to Ohio, locating for a time in Richland county, and later
in Williams county, where he bought a partially-improved
farm. His last years were spent in Wood county, where
he died in 1874, at the age of seventy-three, his wife
surviving him until 1890, when she died, aged eighty one
years, and was buried beside him in Bloom Chapel cemetery.
After his marriage, John Richard and his
young wife began housekeeping on a rented farm in Williams
county. Their log house was scantily furnished, but
they were happy in their mutual affection. After a
short time they moved to West Unity, where Mr.
Richard, who was a natural mechanic, and could adapt
himself to any kind of work. was for some time engaged in
wagon making. In 1852 they came to Wood county, lived
for some time on a rented farm, and then went to Eagleville,
Mr. Richard securing employment in the sawmill
conducted by Alvin French, and also carrying
on the trade of wagon making. In 1860 he bought forty
acres of woodland in Perry township, in its primitive
condition, which he cleared and improved, building a log
house at first for their residence. On Aug. 8, 1862,
Mr. Richard enlisted at West Millgrove in
Company B, 111th O. V. I., and served throughout the war,
receiving his discharge June 27, 1865, at Salisbury, N. C.
Previous to his military service he was a healthy and robust
man, but he never entirely recovered from the effects of his
exposures and hardships. After his return he followed
the carpenter‘s trade in connection with his farm work,
continuing both until a few days before his death, which
occurred Oct. 8, 1878. In his home circle he was ever
kind and indulgent, and the unexpected loss was a sad blow
to the wife and children. He was a good neighbor and
an honest citizen, and a leading member of the Disciples
Church, holding the office of elder therein at the time of
his death. A stanch Republican, he felt a deep
interest in public affairs, and was a friend of every
measure which he believed to be for the welfare of the
people.
Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard,
of whom three survive. Rebecca E., born in
Ashland county, Oct. 22, 1850, died Mar. 24, 1856. Horace
Benton, born in Bloom township, Dec. 2, 1853, died
June 15, 1806. Warren M., born in Eagleville, July
13, 1857, married Mrs. Alice Black, of Eagleville.
Ohio, and is a farmer in Perry township. Teney O.,
born Sept. 3, 1860, died June 22, 1871. Flora R.,
born in Perry township, Aug. 12, 1868, married Josiah A.
Cramer, of Bloomdale, and has two children, Bernice
and Zona. Mary A., born June 12, 1871,
in Perry township, married John C. Easley, and has
two children, Cecile M. and Ethel M.
After the death of her husband, Mrs. Richard
remained at the old home until 1889, when she moved to
Bloomdale and built a house, later selling it and building
another where she now resides, spending her time in
retirement, highly respected by all who know her, and
holding an honored place-in the Disciples Church, of which
she has been a member for more than thirty-four years.
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P. F. RICHARD,
one of the pioneer settlers of Wood county, now living a
retired life at Bowling Green, was born near the village of
Noma, province of Alsace (then in France), Aug. 21, 1815.
His parents, David and Margaret (Britie) Richard,
spent their lives upon their farm there, the father dying at
the age of eighty-four, the mother at eighty-nine.
Our subject left home when he was nineteen years old,
and came to America. He lived for a year and a half in
Akron, Ohio, then came to Wood county, with one dollar
remaining in his pocket at the end of the trip. He
found work upon a farm at $6.00 a month, and, with the
thrift and foresight of the typical French farmer, began to
look forward to owning a home of his own. Aug. 18,
1842, he was married to Miss Samantha
Shively, who was born in Clumbia county, Penn., Oct. 15,
1825, the daughter of Henry Shively and his wife,
Margaret Mc Cartney, both of whom were natives of the
same place. Her father was born May 28, 1802, and her
mother Mar. 10, 1804. They were married in 1824, and
three years later moved to Wayne county, Ohio. In 1830
they went to Middlebury, Summit county, where they lived for
four years, and then, with a small band of acquaintances,
they came to Wood county; they traveled by ox-team,
arriving, about the middle of April, at Bowling Green, then
a settlement containing only two or three frame houses.
The Shively family, and David L. Hixon,
with his family, occupied for sometime a log cabin 12 x14
feet, in what is now the southern part of the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Shively bore the hardships of life in this
new country most courageously, and lived to a good old age.
Mr. Shively united with the Masonic order when
he was twenty-one, and in later years was regarded as the
father of the local society, his venerable but
well-preserved form and flowing white whiskers making a
striking figure in the place of honor in all processions and
gatherings. He died Mar. 5, 1886, his wife having gone
to her long rest May 5, 1879. They had ten children,
of whom Mrs. Richard is the eldest. Of
the others, the names with dates of birth are as follows:
(2) Ambrose, May 26, 1829, married Jane
Dubbs, and moved to Mahomet, Ill., where he was a
wealthy and influential resident; he was killed by lightning
July 28, 1884. (3) Albert, Feb. 9, 1831,
enlisted in the army from Grand Rapids, Ohio, and died in
Texas, Dec. 16, 1878, from the effects of wounds received in
battle. (4) Lucinda, May 9, 1833, married
Charles Groves, of Portage, Wood county, now
living at Rolla. (5) Alfred, Sept. 9, 1835,
enlisted from Decatur, Ill., and was killed Sept. 20, 1863,
at Chickamauga. (6) Clay, Jan. 15, 1837, also
enlisted at Decatur, but returned in safety, and died Febr.
26, 1890, at Papinsville, Mo. (7) Cynthia,
Sept. 15, 1839, is the wife of Benton Emery,
of Henry county, Ohio. (8) Minerva, Sept. 25,
1842, married Cicero Venette, of Bowling
Green. (9) Alva, July 23, 1845, enlisted during
the war, was captured and sent to Libby prison. He is
now sheriff of Piatt county, Ill. (10) Charles
Morrison, Aug. 18, 1848, is a farmer in Center
township.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard settled upon a farm in
Center township, after their marriage, and still own 150
acres of land there. After forty two years of labor,
cheered by affection and re warded by increasing prosperity,
they retired from active business, and Oct. 26, 1884, took
up their residence in Bowling Green. Of their nine
children, six are living. (1) Margaret, born
July 8, 1843, married W. W. Alcorn, of Toledo; they
have had three children, Minnietta died at the age of
seven; Herbert R. lives in Toledo (he married Miss
Grace Smead, of Boston, Mass., and has one
child, Elizabeth Grace); Leon J., at
home. (2) David H, born Apr. 29, 1845, married
Miss Florence Donaldson, and lives in
Leipsic. (3) Frances, born June 12, 1847, died
at the age of eight years. (4) Infant, born
Aug. 18, 1849, died when two days old. (5) Mary,
Jan. 6, 1851, is the wife of Charles Reed, of
Toledo, who is deputy collector of customs, and editor of
the Toledo Sunday Courior. (6) George,
Apr. 1, 1856, lives at the old homestead; he married Miss
Alice Reed, and has four daughters - Leota,
Glenna, Florence, and Marguerite.
(7) Willis, June 12, 1859, married Emily
Mills, of Perrysburg, and lives at Bowling Green. (8)
Adella, Mar. 24, 1864, died at the age of three.
(9) Cora, born Oct. 26, 1866, is the widow of
Harry Remick; their only child, Grace M.,
is now at school in Toledo.
A young sister of our subject, Louise Richard,
visited him some years ago, and while at Buffalo, on her way
back to France, she was lost, and never heard from
afterward. A half sister, Catherine, the wife
of Fredrick Peachim, died at Watseka, Ill., a few
years since. His sister Catherine, whose
husband, Fred Bossard, died in Cincinnati, Ohio, of
cholera, lives in Bowling Green. Mr. Richard
returned to France, in 1865, accompanied by his sister
Catherine, and visited the old home. His first
voyage had lasted forty-eight days, his second was made in
eleven. Mr. Richard has many interesting
stories to tell of old times. He was a Whig previous
to the war, and was present at the great mass meeting at
Fort Meigs, in 1840, also helped to haul the logs and build
the miniature forts on that occasion. [Since the above
was in type, we have learned of the death of Mr. Richard
from congestion of the brain. For the past year
his health has been failing, and on Wednesday evening, Jan.
6, 1897, he was taken sick, death releasing him from his
sufferings at 2:55 P. M. Thursday, January 7.——EDITOR.
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W.
M. RICHARD, one of the prosperous farmers of Perry
township, is a descendant of that old pioneer family of
Jacob Richard, who came from Ashland county, Ohio, to
Wood county in 1851. That gentleman was the
grandfather of our subject, and his parents were John and
Catherine Richard. In Eagleville, this county, he
was born July 13, 1857, and after completing his education
at Pleasant Grove school in Perry township, he gave his
entire time to the cultivation of the old homestead.
There his first ideas of farming were obtained under the
able direction of his father, and after the latter's death
he took entire charge of the place which he now owns and
operates.
After the removal of his widowed mother to Bloomdale,
where she now resides, Mr. Richard kept "bach" for
several years; but on Apr. 22, 1894, he was joined in
wedlock with Mrs. Alice Black, widow of Lafayette
Black, and daughter of John and Charity (Reigle)
Sherwood. She was born in Wyandot county, Ohio,
July 29, 1856, and by her former marriage has one child -
May, born Jan. 9, 1880.
Mr. Richard has been quite successful in his
life work, and his neat farm shows the thrift and enterprise
of the owners, who is an unassuming gentleman of excellent
character, upright and honorable in all things. He is
a member in good standing of the Church of Christ, at
Eagleville, as are also his wife and daughters, and he
uniformly supports the principles of the Republican party.
On the 1st of March, 1889, he met with quite an accident
while sawing wood, losing three of the fingers off his right
hand, and, although handicapped to some extent, he has
become able to perform almost all kinds of farm labor.
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WILLIAM
S. RICHARD, editor and proprietor of
the Bloomdale Derrick, of Bloomdale, is one of the
most thoroughly representative and best known citizens of
Wood county, where probably no other has a wider
acquaintance.
Mr. Richard is a native of Ohio, born Dec. 16,
1835, in Ashland (then Richland) county, a son of Jacob
and Rebecca Richard, and there received his education up
to the age of fourteen years. He and his brothers were
all hardy, industrious and intelligent lads, well adapted to
the arduous task of clearing up the new Richard
home in the woods, and assisting the neighbors in
similar work. In addition to this, our subject, who
was a keen sportsman, earned not a little money (a scarce
commodity in those days) by the sale of pelts taken from
wild animals, some of which he would trap, bringing others
to the ground with his unerring rifle. Even now,
though past the sixtieth milestone on the highway of life,
he follows his sport with all the enthusiasm of his younger
days - but it is simply sport now, with out any thought of
revenue, that leads him “into the haunts of Diana."
Since 1876, with but few exceptions, Mr. Richard
has been one of some hunting party or another, starting from
Bloomdale for the game haunts of northern Michigan or
Colorado, where several enjoyable weeks are spent. But
this is a digression.
To return to his boyhood, we have said that our subject
was fourteen years old when he first set foot in Bloom
township, and, after working about the new home a year or
two, and attending school, he commenced teaching at
Eagleville, Ohio, a profession he followed for several
years, earning the well-merited reputation of being a highly
successful instructor. Of a naturally studious nature,
possessed of brilliant intellect, and somewhat in advance of
other boys of his age, he was ambitious enough to increase
his store of learning by a course of study at the academy
then being conducted at Republic, Ohio, under the scholastic
management of Prof. Schuyler. His
attendance here, however, was brought to a somewhat sudden
termination owing to his eyesight becoming impaired, which
necessitated a long rest from study. After the winter
of 1866 - 67 he abandoned school teaching, and confined
himself exclusively to the occupation of farmer and
auctioneer, which latter business he carried on some thirty
years with the same degree of success he met with in other
undertakings. In 1889 he became editor and proprietor
of the Derrick, a lively newsy paper published weekly
at Bloomdale. He is also manager of and a large
stockholder in the Gas Center Milling Co., of Bloomdale, and
is identified with many other enterprises of the village, at
the same time carrying on his farm with characteristic
energy. During the war of the Rebellion he served his
country three months in Company E, 144th O. V. I., during
which time the regiment was stationed at Wilmington, Del.,
doing guard duty. He enlisted May 2, 1864, and was
honorably discharged in the following August.
On Oct. 11, 1860, Mr. Richard was
married, at Perrysburg, Ohio, by ‘Squire Ross,
to Miss
Delilah Bailey, who was born in November, 1841, in
Mahoning county, Ohio, daughter of
Jacob and
Elizabeth (Simon) Bailey, who moved to Bloom
township when Mrs. Richard was a girl.
She, too, was a school teacher in her youth, having taught
two terms, her salary ranging from $8.00 to $13.00 per
month, which in those days was considered very fair
emolument. After marriage the young couple‘ commenced
housekeeping in Eagleville, where Mr. Richard
owned a small home, and there resided until July ' 29, 1866,
when, Mr. Richard's father's health failing, they removed to
the old homestead in Section 25, Bloom township, at that
time comprising eighty acres of land, the residence thereon
being a log house that years before had been built by
Joseph Urie. On the death of his father, in
1871, our subject contemplated trying his for tune in the
West, probably in Iowa; but, rather than leave his aged
mother, and the old home stead to be sold, one brother
having already sold his share, he concluded to remain at
home. He bought in the farm, and with true filial
affection cared for his widowed mother the rest of her days,
in which he was no less dutifully assisted by his amiable
wife, a task that demanded much patience, consideration and
care, as the invalid for several years was very infirm.
She passed from earth May 6, 1881. In 1880 Mr.
Richard built an elegant residence on the farm, which
by that time had been increased to 110 acres, and is now one
of the best improved properties in Bloom township. In
October, 1891, he removed with his family into the village
of Bloomdale, and they have since made their home there.
In February, 1895, he completed his present elegant brick
residence on Vine street, where, metaphorically speaking, he
reclines at ease "under his own fig tree," having succeeded,
with the assistance of his life partner, and by assiduous
perseverance, industry and economy, in accumulating a
comfortable competence.
Children, four in number, have been born to this
honored couple, a brief record of them being as follows: (1)
Carrie E., born Nov. 1, 1863, in Eagleville, was
married Sept. 17, 1884, to Dr. R. B. Hubbard, and
they live in Sandusky, Ohio; they have one child, Vira D.,
born Dec. 21, 1888. (2) Harry E., born Nov. 1,
1865, in Eagleville, was married Oct. 25, 1885, to Carrie
E. Rosendale; he died Sept. 8, 1890, and was buried in
the cemetery at Bloom Chapel; he left one son, Stanley,
born Apr. 5, 1889. (3) Hollis W., born July 31,
1872, died Oct. 5, 1890, and is buried in the cemetery at
Bloom Chapel; he was a promising boy, exceedingly bright,
and was be loved by every one. (4) Cora, born
Oct. 1, 1881, is an accomplished young lady, still at home.
Mrs. Richard is proverbial for her
hospitality and philanthropy, a typical Christian woman,
tender-hearted and sympathetic, a devoted wife and loving
mother. She is a member of the Church of Christ, as is
also her husband.
A stanch Republican, Mr. Richard
manifests a keen interest in the success of his party, in
which he is an oft-consulted advisor and counselor in his
part of the county. He has filled with zeal and
ability various offices of honor and trust, and for many
years served as justice of the peace. "Squire
Richard," as he is familiarly known, has done a
considerable amount of legal business, and many hundreds of
couples has he joined in the bands of matrimony, “for
better, for worse; for richer, for poorer." Socially,
he is a member of Urie Post, G. A. R., at Bloomdale.
He is a well read man, an omnivorous student in political
economy, physics, metaphysics, etc., all receiving deep
research and thought, and, withal, he is possessed of
shrewd, sound common sense and excellent judgment. A
well-spent, abstemious life makes him bear his three-score
years with all the cheerfulness and elasticity of a man half
his age. May his shadow never grow less!
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
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ANDREW
JACOB RICKARD JR, (deceased) was one of the most
prominent and influential businessmen of Milton, and at the
time of his decease was serving his second term as Mayor of
that city. Through his various commercial interests he
proved an important factor in the up building of the town,
and no one is more missed in the community. He was born in
Chautauqua County, New York, Mar. 20, 1844. His father,
Andrew Jackson Rickard, Sr., when a young man learned
the carpenter's trade, which he followed in connection with
farming during the greater part of his life. He married
Hannah Rockwell, of Chautauqua County, where they
resided until 1852, then they removed to Erie County, Ohio,
the father renting a farm in Milan Township. In 1862 he came
by wagon with his family to Wood County, and settled on a
farm near Bowling Green. In 1864, in connection with our
subject, he purchased fifty acres of land in Plain Township,
on which stood an old log cabin which he made his home for a
number of years. In 1880 he lost his wife by death, after
which event he married Maria Porter, widow of
Rance Porter. He is now living in a home in
Milton, built for him by our subject.
Andrew J Rickard, Jr., whose name introduces
this sketch, was one of a large family, the others being
Ellen, deceased wife of Henry Gross; Zinie, of
Erie County, Ohio; George W., of Sandusky County, who
was a member of Company D, 34th Ohio Volunteer Infantry,
during the Civil War, and was captured at Harper's Ferry;
Orange J., now of Henry County, Ohio; Elizabeth,
wife of William Sheets, of Milton, who was a
soldier of the 72nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Isaac,
who is living near Leipsic, Ohio; Philip, of Milton;
John, of Weston; Liddy, who died at the age of
seven years; and Nathan, who died in Milton Center at
the age of thirty. Our subject attended school in his native
county; but had to pay a tuition fee, and the teachers
boarded round among the scholars. He was a lad of eight when
the family went to Erie County, Ohio, where he continued his
education and was making preparations to pursue a college
course when the Civil War broke out. In July, 1861, at the
age of seventeen, he became a Private, in Erie County, of
Company D, 34th Ohio Regiment of Zouaves, under Capt.
Furney. At Cincinnati the troops embarked on a
vessel for West Virginia. At the Battle of Princeton, under
General Cox, our subject was severely wounded
in the leg by a revolver shot. He fell into the
enemy's hands, and was sent to a Rebel Hospital, where he
lay for ten months, when he was paroled and joined his
regiment as soon as able. His next Battle was at
Fayetteville, wherein he received a severe gunshot wound.
He was taken prisoner at Rocky Gap, and sent to
Andersonville, where he remained until September, when he
was transferred to Savannah, Georgia, and on the 12th of
October sent to the stockades at Milan, Georgia. There he
was exchanged, and Nov. 19, 1864, boarded a boat on the
Savannah River. At Charleston [West Virginia], in the fall
of 1863, he had re-enlisted as a veteran, and was finally
mustered out at Wheeling Island [West Virginia], July 29,
1865.
Mr. Rickard then returned to Weston, and began
work in a sawmill for Clark, McDonald, Richardson
& Stone. In that place he purchased a home, for he
had been married in the meantime. While home on a
parole, after his release from Andersonville [Prison,
Georgia], he was wedded in Monroeville, Huron Co, Jan. 17, 1864, to Emma Cole, who was born in Huron
County, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1843, and on the 9th of August,
1866, Alice, their only child, was born. She is
now the wife of David Willier, a resident of
Milton Township, and has two children. Mr. Rickard
traded his property in Weston for a sawmill in Milton, and
began business in this place. His new property was
afterward destroyed by fire; but with characteristic energy
he rebuilt, and later bought out his partner, Mr.
Whitaker, continuing alone for a number of years.
For a time he conducted two sawmills, and was also the owner
of a farm of 120 acres, but this he sold at the time the
mill burned in order to acquire the capital with which to
rebuild, after a second fire, in which he lost between
$6,000 and $7,000 worth of property. In May 1885, he
purchased a drug store, and up to his death conducted a
large and profitable business in that line. In addition he
operated a planing mill and sawmill, and was recognized as
one of the most progressive and enterprising businessmen of
Wood County, his success being all due to his own efforts.
He died at his home in Milton Center, Jan. 16, 1896, of
blood poisoning, and the funeral was largely attended by
members of the several societies to which he belonged.
He was affiliated with Neibling Post, G. A. R. of Weston,
also the I. O. O. F. and Encampment, in both of which he
filled all the offices, and for nine years was a faithful
member of the Presbyterian Church of Milton Center. In
political affairs he took an active interest as a stalwart
advocate of Republican principles, and for a number of years
served as Township Trustee, while, as already related, he
was serving his second term as Mayor of this city at the
time of his decease. Fidelity to duty was one of the
predominating traits of his character, and in all the
relations of life he was found true and faithful to the
trusts reposed in him, thereby winning the confidence and
high regard of all. Generous and kind hearted, he was
ever ready to lend a listening ear, and stretch out a
helping hand, to the unfortunate and the needy.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago:
J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 606
Contributed By:
Bob Weaver
Research Notes:
- Pvt Andrew Jacob Rickard Jr is buried in Milton Twp
Cemetery, Custar, Wood Co, Ohio.
- Civil War Research Notes:
- Battle of Harpers Ferry was fought Sept. 12-15, 1862 -
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
- Battle of Princeton Court House, fought on May 15, 1862,
in Mercer County, Virginia - now: West Virginia
- Battle of Fayetteville was fought in 1863 for control of
the city of Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas
- Rocky Gap Prison about 2 miles outside of White Sulphur
Springs, West Virginia
- Andersonville Prison, also known as Camp Sumter, is the
most well-known and notorious of all the Civil War prisons,
north and south. - Andersonville, Georgia |
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GEORGE
RIEHM, a prominent agriculturist and manufacturer of
Perrysburg Township, residing near Lime City, was born
Feb. 26 1840, at Haardt, Bavaria, Germany.
His parents, George and Barbara (Naumer) Riehm,
natives of Germany, came in 1850 to Cuyahoga County, Ohio,
to spend their remaining years. Both were devout adherents
of the Lutheran Church, and were highly esteemed for their
excellencies of character. The father died in 1867, aged
sixty seven years; the mother, surviving many years, died in
1893, at the age of eighty three. Of their two children, the
elder Elizabeth, is now Mrs. William Mack. The
younger, the subject of our sketch, was only ten years old
at the time of the removal to Cuyahoga County, and he
received his education mainly in the public schools of that
vicinity. He was married June 5. 1866, to an early
acquaintance, Miss Mary Reitz, a native of Germany,
born May 9 1843, whose parents had settled in Cuyahoga
County, in 1849. Six children were born of this union:
Elizabeth, married George Elder, and has two
children - Henry and Mary; John G., is
at home; George P., is a student in the Normal
University at Ada; Katie and Annie,
twins, are greatly admired for their culture and social
graces, and their marvelous resemblance adds a unique
interest to their physical and mental charms; Fred A.,
is a student at Normal University of Ada, with a view
to preparing for the study of law.
Shortly after his marriage Mr. Riehm came to
Wood County, and his well tilled farm gives pleasing
evidence of his years of industry and judicious management.
The improvements are of a high order, and his residence, a
handsome twenty room brick house with furnace and other
modern conveniences, is one of the finest in the county. In
1892 Mr. Riehm and his sons opened a factory for the
manufacture of brick and tile, the enterprise meeting with
success. Mr. Riehm takes an active part in local
affairs, and is an influential worker in the Republican
party, serving as a delegate to the county conventions at
various times, and being recognized as a shred and safe
advisor.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago: J. H.
Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 1194
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HENRY A. ROBERTSON
is a representative of one of the honored pioneer families
of Wood county. His father, Amelius
Robertson, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1822, and
with his parents came to this country during his childhood.
The family was one of the first to settle on Hull Prairie,
and there the father of our subject secured eighty acres of
land, which he transformed into a highly cultivated farm.
He soon became recognized as one of the leading and
influential citizens of the community, and for sixteen years
served as a justice of the peace. He was united in
marriage with Margaret W. Frazer, who was born
in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1827. Their union was blessed
with eight children: Henry A.; Dr. James F.,
who was born May 22, 1855, and is a practicing physician in
Kansas; John A., who was born Nov. 27, 1858, is
operating the old homestead; George, born Aug. 23,
1861; Mary A., born Sept. 2, 1863, wife of O. M.
Ulrich, of Dayton, Ohio; Fray A. D., born Sept.
21, 1865; Margaret E. R., who was born Apr. 3, 1869,
and died Apr. 24, 1870; Marjory F., born Sept. 16,
1872, now keeping house for her brother. The father of
this family died July 7, 1888, and the mother passed away
Sept. 24, 1894.
Our subject began his education in the log school house
near his home, and there became familiar with the rudiments
of knowledge; but subsequently he pursued a course of study
in the State University at Columbus, Ohio, becoming a civil
engineer. Since that time he has followed his chosen
profession to a greater or less extent. He is now
residing on the old homestead, and is extensively engaged in
the raising of fine poultry.
Mr. Robertson gives his political support
to the Republican party, but has never been an office
seeker. He has, however, served for one term as road
supervisor. In manner he is quiet and unassuming, and
his genuine worth, his genial and affable manner and his
sterling qualities have won him the friendship and regard of
many.
Source: Commemorative Historical &
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GEORGE ROBINSON,
a farmer and fruit raiser, of Troy township, came to Wood
county in 1870 from England, his native land. He was
born in 1843, in Cambridgeshire, and is a son of
Nathaniel and Martha (Wright) Robinson, who were the
parents of six children, five still living. In order
of birth they are as follows: Charles; George, of
this sketch; Mrs. Sabina Gatson, of England;
Lizzie, deceased; and Henry and Mrs.
Salena Howard, also of England. The father
was born in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, followed gardening as
a means of livelihood, and died in his native land in 1880.
The mother still survives, and has never left England.
She had a brother, George Wright, who came to
Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1853, and the following year located on
the farm where our subject now resides. There his
death occurred, in 1879, and his wife died in 1887, at the
same place.
Mr. Robinson, of this review, received the
benefit of a common-school education in his native land, and
was otherwise fitted for the battle of life. At
Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, in 1866, he was united in
marriage with Miss Eliza Whetstone, a
native of Cambridgeshire, and a daughter of James and
Frances (Moxon) Whetstone. Her
parents, who were also born in Cambridge shire, crossed the
Atlantic in 1871, locating on a farm in Des Plaines
township, Cook Co., Ill., but in 1895 removed to Minnesota,
where they now reside. Seven children came to bless
the union of our subject and his wife, but Charles
died in November, 1879, at the age of twenty-seven months.
Those living are: Emily Jane; Nathan
George; Lizzie, wife of Hiram Cabel,
of Lime City, Ohio; James; Salena; and
George.
In 1870 Mr. Robinson emigrated to the New
World, locating first in Perrysburg, where he worked for
some time, but in 1884 removed to his present farm, where he
owns thirty-three acres of lime-stone land. He gives
special attention to fruit culture, and his products find a
ready sale in the market. He is not an active
politician, but, as his sentiments and beliefs dictate,
votes with the Republican party. His wife is a sincere
and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: Commemorative Historical &
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WILLIAM ROBINSON,
of Liberty township, be longed to one of the old families of
Ohio. He was born Mar. 1, 1845, in Huron county, Ohio,
and was a son of William Jordan Robinson, also a
native of Huron county, where he grew to manhood and married
Miss Nancy Wheaton. He was a prominent and
well-known citizen, and locating in Liberty township, Wood
county, at an early day, became an honored resident of this
community. His death occurred in the spring of 1867,
at the age of fifty years, and his wife passed away a few
years later. Their children were Mary E., widow
of Pierce Mercer, of Liberty township;
William; George Washington, a farmer
residing near Dunbridge; Nelson, deceased: Eliza
Jane, now a widow; Martha, who died at the age
of twenty-two; Lotishia, who died at the age of
twenty; Henry, a farmer of Hoytville; Ellen,
wife of Lewis C. McCrory, of Liberty township;
Emma, deceased wife of Allen Curtis; and
Joseph, who died in young manhood.
When a boy our subject came to Wood county with his
parents, and was educated in the district schools of Liberty
township. In early manhood he learned the carpenter’s trade
which he followed in connection with farming. He was
married in Liberty township, Dec. 16, 1866, to Hannah M.
McCrory, who was born in Bloom township, Jan. 23, 1845,
and is a daughter of James McCrory, a native
of Pennsylvania, who in that State married Nancy
Setchler, and afterward came to Bloom township.
Here Mrs. McCrory died about 1848, leaving but
one child, Mrs. Robinson. The father
afterward married Mary Ann Mercer, and
their children were William P., who died when a young
man; Samuel of Bowling Green; Mrs. Jennie
Ferguson, of Cygnet, Ohio; James A., a
liveryman of Cygnet; Mary Ann, at home;
Harris A., a farmer of Henry county, Ohio; and Albert
O., who operates the old home stead in Liberty township.
Mr. McCrory was a very prominent citizen, and a
stalwart Democrat in politics. He served as justice of
the peace for many years, was also school director, and was
a member of the Disciples Church. He died Oct. 18,
1885, and was buried in Mercer cemetery. His widow now
resides in Bowling Green.
For five years after his marriage our subject resided
on the old Robinson homestead, and then rented
a farm in Liberty township for a year, after which he
purchased forty acres, later selling one-half of it.
He made all of the improve ments upon the place and erected
a fine residence; also had three oil wells upon the farm.
To Mr. and Mrs. Robinson were born five
children: Mary A., wife of Bertsell Mercer,
of Liberty township; James W., at home; Clara C.,
wife of William Henton, of Liberty township;
Sarah C. and William J., at home. Mr.
Robinson was a highly esteemed citizen, well liked
wherever he went, and his friends throughout the county were
many. He died Sept. 18, 1885, and his death was deeply
mourned. His widow, with her children, still reside on
the old family homestead. She is a member of the
Disciples Church, and takes a deep interest in its growth
and upbuilding. Her many excellencies of character
have made her highly esteemed, and the family is one of
genuine worth.
Source: Commemorative Historical &
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CALEB
ROE is a worthy representative of the
agricultural interests of Wood county, and through his
enterprising efforts has won a success that is well merited.
He was born in Liberty township, Aug. 26, 1861, and comes of
a family that has been connected with this locality since
early pioneer days. His grand father, Dominick
Roe, came from Michigan to Wood county, and from the
government entered eighty acres of land in Liberty township,
for which he paid $1.25 per acre. There he spent his
remaining days. His family numbered the following
members - Dominick, Jr., deceased; Stephen, of
Lucas county; Victoria, who is married and resides in
Michigan; Lucy, wife of Pedro Maloush,
of Lucas county; Mrs. Margaret Garno,
of Weston, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Deshetler, of
Liberty township, Wood county; Eliza. wife of
Frank Ducat, of Liberty township; and Edward,
father of our subject.
The last named was born and reared in Michigan, and
accompanied his parents on their removal here. In
Liberty township he married Miss Margaret
Ducat, and secured a tract of land by giving in exchange
two young calves. He farmed various tracts of land in
Liberty town ship, and in his undertakings was successful.
In 1864 he ,entered the Union army, and served until the
close of the war. His family numbered the following
members - Caleb, a farmer of Jackson township;
Robert, a farmer of Milton township; Sherman, a
farmer of Portage township; Matilda, who died in
childhood; Hiram, who is engaged in the oil business
in Ohio; Lewis, of Bowling Green, Ohio; Lucetta,
at home; Albert and Alfred, twins, who died in
childhood; and Guy, who completes the family.
The father died Aug. 22, 1896, at the age of fifty four
years, and was buried in Rudolph cemetery.
Mr. Roe, of this review, is indebted to
the public-school system for his education. He was
reared under the parental roof, and aided in the operation
of the home farm until twenty-one years of age, when he
began working in the tile yard owned by George
Bradshaw, for $25 per month. After eight months he
entered a thirty acre tract of land in Liberty township, and
in 1886 he purchased a tract of similar size. This was
the first property he ever owned. After clearing two
acres he found that there was oil upon the place, leased it
and secured therefrom a handsome income which enabled him to
get a good start in life. In the fall of 1888, he
purchased his present farm, then comprising eighty acres of
land, all cleared, but otherwise unimproved. He has
since erected a fine residence, good barns and outbuildings,
has the latest improved machinery, high grades of stock and
everything found on a first class farm of the nineteenth
century.
On Jan. 1, 1890, was celebrated the marriage of Mr.
Roe and Myrtie Gaghan, who was born in
Milton township, May 31, 1869, and is a daughter of
George and Mary (Finney) Gaghan, natives of Ireland,
whence they emigrated to America locating in Wood county.
Here the father died Aug. 28, 1890. Mrs. Roe
was educated in the district schools of Milton township, and
pursued her studies for. one year in McComb, and two
years in Weston, Ohio. When a maiden of only fifteen
summers she began teaching school in Jackson township, and
for six years successfully followed that profession.
By her marriage she has one daughter, Bernice, born
July 5, 1895. In politics Mr. Roe is a
stalwart Republican, unswerving in his support of the
principles of the party. He has, how ever, never
sought office, but served as school director.
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EDWARD ROE
(deceased), who at the time of his death was a wealthy
retired farmer of Bowling Green, was one of the fortunate
men whose fertile acres have of late years given up their
long-concealed treasures, and enriched their owners by
copious supplies of oil. He was born May 12, 1838, in
Monroe county, Mich., where his father. Dominick
Roe, was also born, in the year 1784.
The family is of French-Canadian descent, and are
counted among the early settlers of Michigan.
Dominick Roe was a typical pioneer, robust and powerful,
and possessed of perfect health, never knowing a day‘s
illness until death came to him in 1861. His first
wife was a lady of French-Canadian stock, Miss Lucy
Bumean. For some years they lived in Michigan, but
in 1847 they came with their family to Liberty township, and
settled in the swampy woods among the muskrats, deer and
bears. Here, in time, a large farm was cleared and a
comfortable home made. Eleven children were born of
the first marriage, of whom the following lived to maturity:
Dominick and John (now deceased); Lucy,
living near Detroit; Olive (now deceased); Stephen,
living in Lucas county, Ohio; Victoria, the wife of
Peter Malask; Jane (now deceased);
Justus, now living in Michigan; and Edward, our
subject. Three others died in childhood. Our subject's
father was Inarried, second, to Miss Viana
Leveret, by whom he had three children: Margaret
(now Mrs. L. Garno); Mary, the wife of
David De Sadler; and Eliza (the
wife of Frank Ducat).
Edward Roe was about nine years old when
he came to Wood county. He grew to manhood upon the
old farm which he helped to clear, and Nov. 14, 1860, he
married Miss Margaret Ducat, a lady of French
descent, born in Michigan Dec. 30, 1841. Her father,
Anthony Ducat, was born Apr. 20, 1815, in the
same State. He died May 8, 1892, in Wood county, where
he had located fifty years before. His wife,
Margaret Renerdo, died in early womanhood.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Roe lived upon a
farm in Liberty township, removing some years later to
another in Portage township. Ten children were born to
them: Caleb, Aug. 26, 1861, married Myrtle
Gaghan; Robert, Aug. 20, 1863, married
Miss Addie Elder and had two daughters -
Emily and Cora; Eliza, Jan. 29, 1865,
died at the age of fourteen months; Sherman, Jan. 22,
1867, a farmer in Portage township, married Miss Bertie
Creps, a native of Wood county, born Oct. 15, 1871, and
has two children - Burtsell and Floyd;
Hiram, Sept. 5, 1870, married Miss Myrtie Miller,
and has two children— - Loren and Harry, the
younger of whom died in infancy; Alfred and Albert
(twins), died at the same time and were buried in the same
coffin; Louis, Dec. 18, 1875; Lucetta, SepT.
28, 1878; and Guy, Apr. 7, 1880, are all at home.
After many years spent in farming his 280 acres, Mr.
Roe began testing for oil with encouraging results,
and he owned ten wells at the time of death. A few
years ago he and his wife came to Bowling Green to secure
for their younger child ren advantages of education and
society denied war Mr. Roe served for eleven
months in Company A, 182d O. V. I., and took part in the
engagement at Nashville. In politics he was a
Republican. He passed from earth Aug. 22, 1896.
Source: Commemorative Historical &
Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present -
Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 514 |
INSERT PORTRAIT
H. R. Roether, M.D. |
HENRY R. ROETHER, M. D.
Source: Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past and Present - Vol. II - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co. 1897 - Page 1280 |
Frank Rogers |
FRANK ROGERS,
a highly-esteemed citizen of Middleton township, is a native
of Ohio, having been born in Seneca county, Feb. 8, 1845.
Amos Rogers, his father, was a native of New
York, and by occupation a cooper and farmer. From the
Empire State he removed to Fulton county, Ohio, where he
carried on agricultural pursuits until 1851, when he came to
Freedom township, Wood county, and there operated a farm for
a time. Subsequently he engaged in the hotel business
in Genoa, Ottawa county, where his remaining days were
passed. In Seneca county he was married to Effie
Booram, a native of New York, and they became the
parents of nine children: Amanda, wife of John
Russell, of Bowling Green; Harriet, wife of
Joseph Long, of Genoa, Ohio; Frank;
Alanson, of Center township; Edward, a cooper of
Findlay, Ohio; Martha, wife of Thomas Waugh;
Emery, an operator at Toledo; Francis,
deceased; and James, who is justice of the peace at
Scotch Ridge. The father is deceased; the mother
is now living at Scotch Ridge.
The subject of this review acquired his education in
the public schools of Wood county, and gave his father the
benefit of his services until after the breaking out of the
Civil war. Prompted by a spirit of patriotism, he
enlisted, Jan. 1, 1864, in Company K, 21st O. V. I., under
Capt. Canfield and Col. Neibling.
He participated in the battle of Buzzard's Roost and in the
Atlanta campaign. After the fall of that city he was
on detached duty during winter, participating in the battle
of Nashville. Rejoining his regiment at Goldsboro, N.
C., he was in the battle of Jonesboro, with Sherman
in his march to the sea, and was in the grand review at
Washington, in 1865. On July 11, 1865, he was
discharged, having made for himself an honorable war record.
He was with his regiment all the time, attached to the 14th
Army Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade. Returning to
his home in Freedom township, he there attended school for
six terms, afterward removing with his father to Genoa.
He then located in Clay township, where he purchased forty
acres of land that he operated and improved, in connection
with work at the cooper's trade, which he followed some six
years. He then purchased a bowl factory, carried the
same on for a year, and in 1882 he removed to Dunbridge,
where for four years he was engaged in the manufacture of
bowls, also of hoops and lumber. He then purchased
eighty acres of land in Middleton township, upon which he
erected a residence at a cost of $3,000; also built a
substantial barn and added other improvements, thereby
making his farm one of the best in the county. In
connection with agricultural pursuits he is secretary of the
Dunbridge Oil Company, and a stockholder in the Elevator
Company.
On Feb. 24, 1870, Mr. Rogers married Melvina
Wentworth, daughter of James Wentworth,
of Erie county, Ohio, and they have one child.
Nettie, born in 1872, now the wife of Dr. J. Pope,
of Dunbridge. The family are identified with the
Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Rogers is an
elder. In politics he is a Republican, and has
served as justice of the peace and notary public of Wood
county. Socially he is a member of Wood County Lodge,
F. & A. M., and of Crystal Chapter, Bowling Green, Ohio;
also a member of Robert Stewart Post No. 690, G. A. R., of
Dunbridge. His integrity is above question, his life
has been an honorable and up right one, and he has the
confidence and good will of all with whom business or social
relations have brought him in contact.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 692 |
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FRANK W. ROGERS, M.
D., specialist in diseases of the eye,
ear and throat, although still a young man, stands at the
head of his profession, and is one of the most successful
practitioners in the State. He is a native of Ohio,
born in Norwalk, Apr. 3, 1863, and is the son of Samuel
J. and Fanny M. (Wilson) Rogers.
Dr. Rogers is the youngest of four
children three sons and one daughter - all of whom are
living. During his boyhood he attended the schools of
his native town, after completing the course in which he
began reading medicine under Dr. Gill, of that
city. For two years he was a student in the medical
college at Ann Arbor, Mich., after which he entered the
Chicago Homeopathic College, Chicago, from which he was
graduated in 1888. He began the practice of his
profession in Bowling Green, and after a time took a course
in the New York Post-Graduate School. In the colleges
both at Chicago and New York he made a special study of the
diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, in which line he
has achieved a wonderful success. He is a fine
scholar, devoted to his work, of which he is very fond, and
is popular with his brother practitioners. He has
recently established an elegant office in the Spitzer
Building, Toledo, Ohio, thereby giving his patrons the
advantage of better railroad facilities, and gaining a
central location for all northwestern Ohio.
Dr. Rogers has been successful not only
in his professional career, but also financially.
Dependent on his own exertions and his ability and energy,
he has acquired a nice competence, most of his interests
being located in Bowling Green. He owns the block on
West Wooster street, in which he has the finest suite of'
offices in the county, and is one of the four partners in
the Swayzee Glass Company, located at Swayzee, Ind.
This company does a large business in the manufacture of
fruit jars, oil cans, bottles, etc., and employs about one
hundred men; they own their own gas wells. Dr.
Rogers is a Republican in politics, and is one of the
most popular young men in the city. On Feb. 4, 1895,
he was married to Alzora M. Downer, daughter of
Wellington and Mary (Marlatt) Downer, of Mitchell, S.
Dak. She is a lovable woman, a friend to every one,
domestic in her life and an invaluable companion.
Samuel J. Rogers, the father of our subject, was
born in Watertown, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1826, and was the third
in a family of twelve children. When eight years of
age he came with his father's family to Norwalk, Ohio, where
he was married Jan. 26, 1851, to Fannie M. Wilson,
who was born in the latter city Jan. 31, 1833. He was
a cooper by trade, but after his marriage he took up farming
and made a comfortable fortune. In his early days he
exchanged half of a cravat for two oak trees, worked them up
into barrels which he hauled to Huron to sell, thus making
his first start in business. Politically he was a
strong Abolitionist. He was a descendant of Gen.
Harper, who was in command at the battles of Bunker
Hill, Lexington, and other noted engagements in the
Revolutionary war. Frank W. Rogers, a brother
of Samuel J., enlisted in the Third Ohio Cavalry
during the Civil war, and died at the hospital at
Louisville, Kentucky.
Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Methodist
Church. Her parents were Levi and Lucy (Kellogg)
Wilson, the former of whom was born at Scranton, Penn.,
of Scotch and German ancestry, and settled in Norwalk in an
early day, where he was married and lived until sixty-three
years of age. In early life he was a cooper, but he
afterward followed the occupation of a farmer. He was
a large, powerful man, a giant in strength and endurance.
Until the time of the Civil war he was a Democrat in
politics, but he became an ardent Republican during that
period. His wife was one of the twelve children of
Martin Kellogg, one of the leading pioneers of
Norwalk, who died in 1892 at the advanced age of one hundred
and six years.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 558 |
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GEORGE & CLAYTON ROGERS,
who, under the firm name of Rogers Brothers,
conduct an extensive trade in drugs and kindred articles at
Bowling Green, are natives of Wood county, educated in her
schools, and trained here to business life. Thus
identified from birth with the interests of this locality,
they have early taken a prominent place among the young
business men of the county seat. The elder brother
George, was born in Portage, May 10, 1864, the younger,
Clayton, in Bowling Green, June 18, 1868.
Their father, the late Charles Rogers,
was for many years a leading druggist in Bowling Green.
After attending the excellent public schools there, during
boyhood, they worked in the store, to which they succeeded
on the death of their father, on Mar. 10, 1891. Under
their energetic management the prestige of the firm is not
likely to suffer.
George Rogers was married Apr. 24, 1888,
to Miss Addie Clayton, of Weston, and on June 14,
1893, Clayton Rogers was united in marriage
with Miss Kittie Theal, who was born in
Tiffin, Ohio, in 1868. Both brothers are Republicans
in politics, and while the elder is a member of the K. of
P., the other belongs to the fraternal order of Odd Fellows.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 819 |
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JAMES ROGERS,
a prominent citizen of Scotch Ridge, Wood county, now
holding the offices of postmaster, justice of the peace, and
clerk of Webster township, is a native of this county, born
in Freedom township, Jan. 27, 1860. He is a son of one
of our honored pioneers, Amos Rogers.
Our subject had the training in farm work which
usually falls to the lot of a country boy, but his education
was not neglected, and he supplemented his district-school
studies by a course in the high school at Genoa. At an
early age he started in business as a decorator of
interiors, having learned the trade of painter and paper
hanger at Bowling Green. In 1879 Mr. Rogers
married Miss Susan South, who was born in Cleveland,
Ohio, Aug. 23, 1861, the daughter of Robert South.
a well-known resident of Webster township. They have
one child, Gertie, now attending school. In
March, 1892, Mrs. Rogers died at her home in
Scotch Ridge, and Nov. 22, 1894, Mr. Rogers
was married to Frankie Gerding, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A. Orr, of Pemberville, Ohio.
A stanch Democrat in politics, and a man of great
public spirit, Mr. Rogers has been a favorite
candidate of his party, and has held a number of official
positions. He was appointed post master under
Cleveland's first administration, and is now serving a
second time with satisfaction to all concerned, and as
township clerk and justice of the peace his efficient
services meet with hearty appreciation. He has a
comfortable home, and he and his wife take a prominent part
in the social life of the village. He is past grand of
the I. O. O. F., Freedom Lodge No. 723, of Pemberville, and
also, with Mrs. Rogers, belongs to the
Daughters of Rebekah, No. 239.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 746 |
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JOHN A. ROGERS,
is one of the younger representatives of agricultural
interests in Wood County, and is also numbered among the
most prominent farmers. He was born in Henry Township,
Sept. 30 1869, and is a son of William W. Rogers, a
native of Maryland, who, during his infancy was taken by his
parents to Guernsey County, Ohio. About 1853 the family came
to Wood County, and Lilburn Rogers, the grandfather,
purchased 600 acres of wild land in Henry Township. In that
township William Rogers married Miss Elizabeth Hough, and
then located on the old family homestead, where he lived
until the spring of 1891. He has since resided in North
Baltimore, Ohio, and has laid aside the cares of business
life. His wife died on the old homestead in 1872. Their
children were as follows: Winfield Scott, of North
Baltimore; Melissa and Bart, who died in childhood;
James Madison, a farmer of Hancock County, Ohio;
Mrs. Ida Wilson,
of Henry Township; John A., and Mrs. Lillie Brewster, of
Dunkirk, Indiana. After the death of his first wife,
Mr. Rogers married: Nancy Burkhead, and they have a daughter,
Eva, at home.
Mr. Rogers, of this review, attended the district schools and
spent one term in school in North Baltimore. He has always
lived on the old home farm, with the exception of one year
spent with his father in the town, and since old enough to
handle the plow has engaged in farm work. He is now
successfully engaged in the operation of eighty acres of
land, and has developed upon the place nine productive oil
wells. He is a wide awake young business man, thoroughly
abreast with the times, and is meeting with success in his
undertakings.
In Henry Township, on Apr. 1 1893, was celebrated the
marriage of Mr. Rogers and Miss Edith
Peters, who was born in
that township, Dec. 23 1873, a daughter of J. C. Peters, of
Henry Township; at first they lived on the old home place,
but later moved from North Baltimore to Hancock County, one
mile south and one half mile west of Mount Cory. Their union
has been blessed with one daughter, Vera, who was born
Sept. 26 1894. Mr. Rogers gives his political support to
the Republican party.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago:
J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 1194
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Bob Weaver |
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R. B. ROGERS.
Prominent in the history of Wood county are the
representative business men and enterprising farmers, and
among them is the subject of this personal history. He
was for several years engaged in the sawmill business, but
now devotes his energies to agricultural pursuits, in which
he is meeting with well-deserved success. A native of
England, he was born in Cornwall, Apr. 24, 1854, and is the
third child of William and Margaret (Baker) Rogers,
the others being William, a farmer of Lake township;
Anna, who was the wife of Morris Marsh, and
died in Lucas county, Ohio; and Ellen, now Mrs.
Robert Tipladay, of Lake township.
The mother died in England, and with the hope of giving
his children a better start in life, the father resolved to
emigrate to the New World in the spring of 1863. In
May the family embarked on the steamer "Kangaroo," at
Plymouth, and fifteen days after leaving Queenstown,
Ireland, they landed at New York. Their destination
was Lorain county, Ohio, where for four years the father
rented a farm in Pittsfield township; in 1867 he purchased
eighty acres of new land in Lake township, Wood county,
which was entirely unimproved, not even a road being laid
out to his place, the most of which was under water.
Two of his children, William and Anna,
accompanied him to Wood county, but our subject and his
sister Ellen remained with relatives in Lorain county
until 1871. Here the father was again married, his
second union being with Mary White, and they
now have a pleasant home in Lake township, the land having
been converted into a highly cultivated and desirable farm.
He has been quite successful in his business
transactions, securing a comfortable competence. and still
superintends the management of his affairs, although he has
reached the age of seventy-seven years.
Mr. Rogers, of this sketch, began his
education in the subscription schools of England, and then
attended the government schools, where a tuition was paid.
He was about nine years of age when brought to the United
States, and, with the exception of two years spent at the
home of his uncle, Edward Rogers, in
Pittsfield, Lorain county, he remained with his father until
the age of sixteen. For one year he was then employed
on government work in Toledo, after which he entered the
sawmill business, being thus engaged for several years, with
the exception of six months spent in Missouri at farm labor
and threshing, where he had gone in the spring of 1878.
It was in the early part of 1888, that Mr. Rogers
removed the sawmill, in which he owned a third interest, to
the north half of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Bloom
township, in the midst of timber, where he began to fell the
trees and manufacture lumber. Two years previous to
the time, B., T. A., and R. B. Rogers
had purchased the eighty acres of land where the sawmill was
afterward located. In the fall of 1890, B. Rogers
sold his interest to the other members of the firm, and in
August, 1895. our subject disposed of his share in the mill
to his partner, and bought the eighty acres of land, which
he is now successfully operating.
On the 28th of November, 1883, in Monroe, Mich., Mr.
Rogers married Miss Merilla Marsh,
a native of Lake township, and a daughter of Luke
Marsh, a farmer. They have no children of their
own; but have an adopted daughter, Flossie, who has
made her home with them since the age of two years. In
his political views Mr. Rogers is a
Republican, and has served as a member of the school board
of District No. 11, Bloom township. He is classed by
his fellow citizens as one of the public-spirited and
representative men of the township, and the competence he
has secured is the just reward of his own labors, as he has
had to make his own way in life since the early age of
fourteen years.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 945 |
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WILLIAM H. ROGERS
is one of the leading and enterprising
farmers of Lake township, having a pleasant home in Section
22, where he located in 1868, purchasing at that time a
wooded tract of thirty acres, which he has since cleared and
placed under a high state of cultivation. He was born
in Cornwall, England, in 1848. and is the son of William
and Margaret (Baker) Rogers, also natives of that
county, where the mother died in 1862. The father
brought his family to America two years later, and after
living for a time in Lorain county, Ohio, came to Lake
township, Wood county, in 1866, where he purchased eighty
acres of land, on which he and his present wife, who bore
the maiden name of Mary Hancock, are still
living. On coming to the New World he was accompanied
by four children - William H., of this sketch;
Maria, who died in Sylvania, Ohio, in 1893; Richard,
a resident of Bloomdale, Ohio; and Mrs. Ellen
Tiplady, of Lake township.
The education of our subject, which was be gun in
Cornwall, England, was completed in the schools of
Pittsfield township, Lorain county, and he there followed
agricultural pursuits until he became a permanent resident
of Lake township in 1868. He was united in marriage in
Lorain county with Miss Alice Ophelia Fauver, who was
there born to Alonzo and Emeline R. (Kibby) Fauver,
natives of Vermont, who became early settlers of Eaton
township, that county. Nine children were born to this
union - Jesse, at home, Tillie, now Mrs.
Adkins of Toledo, Ohio; Edwin, Charles, Judson,
Louisa, Ross and Roy (twins), and Flora.
Politically, Mr. Rogers is a stanch republican;
socially he belongs to the Knights of he Maccabees, Lodge
No. 244, at Millbury; and, religiously, he holds membership
with the Evangelical Association Church of that place.
He has been prominently identified with the improvement and
advancement of Lake township since his location here.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 1059 |
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Fred C. Rosendale |
F. C. ROSENDALE
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of Wood County, Ohio, Past and Present - Vol. II - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co. 1897 - Page 1264 |
INSERT PORTRAIT
W. W. Rosendale |
W. W. ROSENDALE
Source: Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past and Present - Vol. II - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co. 1897 - Page 1240 |
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HENRY ROTHENBUHLER,
a prominent young agriculturist of Webster township, is a
son of one of the pioneer farmers, John W. Rothenbuhler,
and was born in Webster township, Aug. 28, 1860. His
education was obtained in the schools of his district, and
until the age of twenty-five he remained at home assisting
his father.
He was married June 16, 1885, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to
Miss Sophia Helena Rothenbuhler, who was born May 23,
1864. the daughter of Christopher and Mary Rothenbuhler,
of Troy township. They have one son, George H.,
born Jan. 23, 1886, a bright, intelligent boy, who is
already taking a high rank as a student. After his
marriage Mr. Rothenbuhler settled upon a farm of
twenty acres, which he improved and sold, buying a tract of
forty acres near Luckey. Here his industry and
frugality have brought him prosperity, of which his handsome
residence and modern farm buildings give pleasing evidence.
Politically he is a Republican, and he and his wife are
leading members of the Evangelical Church at Luckey.
Source: Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past and Present - Vol. II - Publ.
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JOHN ROTHENBUHLER,
a well-known agriculturist, residing near Luckey, was born
in Webster township, Apr. 11, 1856. His father,
John W. Rothenbuhler, is a native of Berne, Switzerland,
whence he came to this country in 1849, locating in Webster
township on 200 acres of land which he still cultivates.
He built a sawmill on his farm, which he operated for over
twenty years. In 1855 he married Mrs. Barbara Ryder,
the widow of John Ryder, and seven children were born
of this union, of whom our subject is the eldest. The
others are: Fred, Henry, Gotlieb, Sophia (now Mrs.
Emil Christian), and Emma (the wife of West
Eggleston). The youngest child died in infancy.
Both parents are devout members of the Evangelical Church.
Our subject attended the district schools of his
neighborhood during boyhood, and at an early age began to
make himself useful in his father’s sawmill. At the
age of twenty-three he bought twenty acres of land, to which
he has added until he now has sixty-five acres of fine land
under cultivation. He is mainly engaged in dairying.
He was married, Apr. 20, 1880, to Miss Mary Ann
Burkholder, who was born Aug. 27, 1862, a daughter of
Christopher and Katie (Kassamon) Burkholder, both
natives of Germany. Three children were born this
marriage: William, May 27, 1881; Joseph, July
28, 1883, and Lena, July 18, 1886. In politics,
Mr. Rothenbuhler is a Republican, and he and his wife
are both members of the Evangelical Church. Their
industry and economy make them well-worthy of the success to
which they have attained, and they stand high in the esteem
of a large circle of friends.
PETER D. CURRAN has been
a welcome guest in the home of Mr. Rothenbuhler for
the past sixteen years. He is a native of Stark
county, Ohio, born Mar. 15, 1836. His father, James
B. Curran, was born in Pennsylvania, and in early
manhood moved to Zanesville, Ohio, where he married Miss
Elizabeth Dugan. Their later years were spent in
Peru, Ind. Six children were born to them: John S.,
Caroline, Thomas, Hannah, Peter, and Harriet. Mr.
Curran's educational advantages were limited, as he was
obliged to make his own way from the age of eleven, but he
has gained a wide range of information by private study.
At the first call to arms in the Civil war he enlisted in
Company B, 12th O. V. I. (Capt. Albert Galloway and
Col. John W. Lowe commanding). He took part in
the battles of Scary Creek, Antietam, South Mountain,
Lynchburg, New Burnbridge, among others, and was discharged
in 1863. He soon re-enlisted, this time in Company K,
23rd O. V. I., and during the engagement at Winchester he
was captured and confined in Libby prison, where he remained
until 1865, when he was discharged by order of the War
department. After his return to the North, he worked
for fourteen years on the C. C. C. & I. R. R., at
Versailles, Ohio, and years. He then came to Luckey,
and has since resided with Mr. Rothenbuhler.
Source: Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past and Present - Vol. II - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co. 1897 - Page 1289 |
A. E. Royce |
A. E. ROYCE
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical
Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago:
J. H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 440 |
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J. L. RUMLER
is one of the highly-respected farmers of Montgomery - his
native township - where he first opened his eyes to the
light, Feb. 19, 1860, in Section 21. He belongs to one
of the prominent pioneer families of the county, his
grandfather, John Rumler, having arrived here
in 1833. He entered at that time 160 acres of wild
land in Section 21, receiving a deed for the same signed by
Andrew Jackson. John Rumler
was born in Lancaster, Penn., of German parentage, and on
reaching manhood married Catherine Augustine,
a native of Mahoning county, Ohio, where their wedding was
celebrated. In Wood county he located upon the farm
where our subject now resides, but at that time not a tree
had been felled or an improvement of any kind made upon the
place. There both he and his wife died at the age of
eighty-eight years, his death occurring in 1862, and her's
in May, 1864, and both were buried near Bradner, Ohio.
In their family were five children: Eva, now Mrs.
David Henline, of Sandusky, Ohio; Busias L.,
the father of our subject; Amelina, who became the
wife of Benjamin Plants, and died in Sandusky
county; John, a farmer of Montgomery township; and
Elias, of the same township. In early life the
grandfather learned the trade of a weaver, and he also
followed teaming over the Alleghany Mountains from
Lancaster, Penn., to Pittsburg; but his later life was
devoted exclusively to agricultural pursuits.
Religiously, he was a Lutheran.
Busias L. Rumler was born in Columbiana county,
Ohio, July 12, 1816, and during his boy hood received a fair
education in German, which language was used principally by
his father and their immediate neighbors. At the age
of seven teen years he accompanied his parents to Wood
county, where he became a successful hunter, being very fond
of the sport. He was very hardy and robust, and used
to walk miles and miles in search of game, often staying out
all night; but the exposure told upon his constitution in
later years. He was a hard worker, and assisted many
of the pioneers in clearing their land. On Aug. 24,
1856, in Montgomery township, he was united in marriage with
Miss Eliza J. Mogle, who was born in that township,
May 6, 1840, daughter of David and Sarah (Stahl) Mogle,
the former a native of Richland county, and the latter of
Wayne county, Ohio. Mr. Rumler was the second
in order of birth in a family of eight children, the others
being Mary, now Mrs. c. T. Hardaker, of Fulton
county, Ohio; Susan, who died in infancy; John W.,
of Lime City, Ohio; Daniel J., who died at that
place; Levina, wife of Isaac Whitson, of Lime
City; Oliver, of Fulton county, Ind.; Annie,
who became the wife of John Galbreath, and died at
Prairie Depot, Wood county. The parents of these
children were married in Wood county, where they arrived in
1833. The father came in the Spring with his father,
Michael Mogle, who made a location in
Montgomery township, and the mother accompanied her married
sister, Mary, the wife of Daniel Edmunds,
to the county in the fall of the same year.
After his marriage Mr. Rumler built a
hewed log house, upon the farm where our subject now
resides, and upon the site now occupied by the latter's
residence. Later he located on the old homestead,
where he lived for two years, and then returned to the log
house, which was destroyed by fire in October, 1877; the
following year the present substantial brick residence was
erected. Upon that farm his death occurred Feb. 1,
1895. For about nine years previous he had been in
failing health, but was never confined to his bed until the
day before he died. His remains were interred in the
Prairie Depot cemetery. He had been very active in his
younger years, and his feats of strength were almost
marvelous. He used his right of franchise in support
of the Democratic party, and religiously was an earnest
member of the Lutheran Church.
Since the death of his father, L. Rumler, whose
name introduces this review, and his mother have lived on
the home farm, which he operates. He obtained a
common-school education, and early became familiar with the
duties that fall to the lot of an agriculturist.
He has picked up carpentering, and is also quite familiar
with other mechanical trades; but he devotes most of his
time to the care and cultivation of the farm, which under
his able management ranks among the best of the township.
In manner he is quiet and unassuming; but is one of the most
industrious and enterprising agriculturists of the locality,
where he has always made his home and has many warm friends.
Though not strictly partisan, he usually supports the men
and measures of the Democratic party. Living with
Mr. Rumler and his mother are the two sons of her
youngest sister, Sarah Annie, who married
John M. Galbreath, and these little boys, aged respect
ively six and four years, there find a pleasant home.
Source: Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past and Present - Vol. II - Publ.
Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co. 1897 - Page 803 |
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