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Source:
History of Wyandot County, Ohio
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884
CHAPTER XI.
SALEM TOWNSHIP
LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES - ORIGIN OF THE NAME -
FIRST SETTLERS - OWNERS OF
REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE IN THE TOWNSHIP IN 1845 -
OFFICERS FROM
1845 TO 1884 INCLUSIVE - SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES -
VILLAGE OF LOVELL
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. (ALL)
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
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PATRICK ALTVATER was born in Otterberg, Bavaria, Oct. 15,
1837. He is a son of Theobold and Barbara (Lanie) Altvater,
natives of Bavaria and who emigrated to America in 1842, and located
at Mansfield, Ohio. There were five in the family - Peter,
Michael, Louie, Frederick and an infant which died at birth.
The mother died in 1847, and Mr. Altvater was married in
1848, to Mary Umstatt, a resident of Mansfield and a native
of Germany, having been in America but one year. Three
children have resulted from this marriage - Margaret, Mary
and George - the second deceased. The father of
these removed to this township in April, 1855, and purchased land on
which he resided till his death, which occurred Feb. 15, 1862.
Frederick Altvater, the subject of this sketch,
resided with his father, clearing and farming, till
twenty-four years of age, when he purchased seventy-six acres of his
father's woodland, which he has since cleared and improved and now
values at $80 per acre. He was married, Jun. 26, 1862, to
Anna M. Stephen, a resident of this township and native of
Bavaria, having emigrated to this country in 1846. Ten
children were born to them, namely: Mary E., Elizabeth, Margaret,
George, Caroline, Emma, Matilda E., Susanna C., Frederick L. and
Alma A. - all living but George, who died in infancy.
Mr. Altvater is a Democrat in politics, and has served one
term as Constable, one term as Assessor, five terms as Trustee and
seventeen terms as School Director. He and his family are
members of the German Reformed Church.
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ELIAS
ARNOLD was born in Knox County, Ohio, July 24, 1820.
His parents, Elias and Rachel (Pain) Arnold, were natives of
Maryland, and settled in Knox County in 1815. Being driven out
by the Indians about two years later, they returned in 1819 and
purchased land, rearing a family of fourteen children.
Elias, the second son, was married May 31, 1850, to Ann
Laugsdon, of Knox County, native of Maryland, and ten children
resulted from this union, namely: Sarah C., William, Leo, Romaous,
Mary E., Anna, Alphonses L., Augusta, John F. and James B.
Sarah C., Leo and Mary E. are deceased. In October,
1856, Mr. Arnold settled in Salem Township, where he
purchased eighty acres of land at about $8 per acre; cleared and
improved this and now values it at $70 per acre. He raises
various kinds of farm products, always keeping the best grades of
stock. In politics, Mr. Arnold is a Democrat;
himself and wife are members of the Catholic Church.
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WILLIAM
BERTSCH is a native of Baden, Germany, born Dec. 3, 1818.
He emigrated to America in 1846, settling in Boston, where he
resided eleven years. In 1856, he removed to this county and
purchased the farm of 112 acres on which he now resides, and which
he has largely improved, having erected a fine brick house in 1871.
He was married in Boston Dec. 18, 1849, to Catharine Becker,
native of Baden, Germany, and two children were born to them -
Wilhelmina (deceased wife of D. W. Nichols) and
Catharine C. (wife of Louis F. Long). While
in Boston Mr. Bertsch was employed as clerk in a drug store,
but since coming to this county has been engaged in farming
exclusively, having his farm well stocked and improved. In
politics, Mr. Bertsch is a liberal Democrat, and, with his
wife, is a member of the Lutheran Church.
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JOHN BINAU
was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Oct. 28, 1840. He
is a son of Peter and Barbara (Marquost) Binau, who emigrated
to the United States with their family of nine children in 1847,
settling in this township. The parents died in 1879, and the
farm of eighty acres was disposed of, John Binaw, our
subject, purchasing the entire farm. He was disposed of,
John Binaw, our subject, purchasing the entire farm.
He was married, Mar. 22, 1863, to Mary E. Berg, and twelve
children, all living, have been born to them - John A., Mary M.,
Elizabeth M., Anna L., Frederick J., Jacob P., George E., Katie,
Amelia K., Susanna R., Carrie L., and William C.
Mr. Binau engages in agricultural pursuits, being a successful
and enterprising farmer. He is now serving hsi fourth term as
Trustee of Salem Township, a Democrat in politics. He and
family hold a membership in the German Lutheran Church.
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PETER BINAU,
JR., son of George and Elizabeth Binau, was born in
this township, Sept. 25, 1851. He was married in Richland
County, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1876, to Miss Elizabeth Schmunk, and
one son and one daughter have been born to them - Harry, born
Sept. 18, 1879, and Edith, born July 11, 1882. Mr.
Binau has forty acres of good farming land in Salem Township,
valued at $75 per acre. He was educated in the common schools,
and has spent his entire life in the rural districts, engaged
in agricultural pursuits. He is a Democrat in political
sentiment, and has served one term as Constable. Mr. Binau
and his wife are both members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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JOSEPH BROWN,
born Mar. 12, 1834, is a native of Richland County, Ohio, and the
eldest son of Martin and Cicilia (Simon) Brown, who were
natives of France, and emigrated to America in 1832, settling in
Richland County, where they both died in March, 1882. Their
children were Mary A., Joseph, Ambrose, Ferdinand, Samuel,
Cleopha and John. Joseph, our subject, was married
Sept.2 5, 1860, to Miss Rimlinger, a resident of Crawford
County, and a native of France, daughter of Martin and Barbara
Rimlinger. This union was blessed by ten children -
Mary C., John, Cleopha, Roseanna, Emeline, Francis S., Joseph F.,
Charlie M., Clara and Annie. Mary and John
are deceased. Mr. Brown purchased sixty acres of land
in this township in 1863, adding twenty acres more in 1872.
Upon this he now resides, having it well improved and stocked.
He is a prominent citizen in his township, a Democrat in politics,
and with his family, is a member of the Catholic Church.
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ABNER E. ENDERS
was born in Dauphin County, Penn., Mar. 12, 1848. He is a son
of Peter and Amanda (Detric) Enders natives of Pennsylvania,
where they still reside. the family consisted of thirteen
children - Francis W., David P., Sarah E., Mary M., Augustus Z.,
Clara E., Amanda M., Agnes L., Peter E., John E., Emeline and
Zacharia E. Abner, our subject, left his father's home for
this county, Jan. 27, 1870. In 1874, he came to Salem Township
and engaged as assistant at the County Infirmary, where he still
remains. He was married, Nov. 6, 1876, to Anna Stine,
two sons blessing their union - Chauncy B. and Carlos E.
From 1877 to 1882 Mr. Enders was employed by G. W.
Berry, of Crane Township. Being appointed to the
Superintendency of the Infirmary in the latter year, he has since
taken up his abode at that place.. He is the owner of eighty
acres of land in Jackson Township, besides other property. He
is a Democrat in politics, and is conducting the institution of
which he has charge in a manner which speaks well for his judgment,
and is entirely satisfactory to the authorities.
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JOHN M. EWING,
son of Samuel and Christina (Mason) Ewing, was born in Beaver
County, Penn., Apr. 26, 1839. He came with his parents to this
county in 1851, and located in Crane Township, where his father
purchased 280 acres, on which he (John) resided till his
enlistment in the late war, Apr. 22, 1861. He was a member of
Company I, Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and enlisted for three
months' service, but subsequently re-enlisted for three years in
Company D, Fifteenth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, participating
in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission
Ridge and a number of others, receiving his discharge at Chattanooga
at the expiration of his term, Sept. 24, 1864. Mr. Ewing
was married Apr. 13, 1865 to Jennie Hunter of Beaver County,
Penn., and her death occurring in March, 1866, he was re-married,
Sept. 6, 1870 to Celia Gump, of Upper Sandusky. They
have five children - Maude A., Edith B., Ralph C., Carrie M.
and Emma E. Mr. Ewing has always been an agriculturist
and stock-raiser, managing his father's farm of 160 acres. He
is a member of the Knights of Honor, G. A. R., and, with his wife,
of the Presbyterian Church, with which he is officially connected.
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SAMUEL EWING, SR.,
whose portrait appears in this work, was born Mar. 15, 1809, and is
the oldest living son of Samuel and Nancy (Cotton) Ewing,
natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania respectively. His parents
were married in the latter State, and resided there many years,
closing their lives in Beaver County, where their remains now
repose. Our subject was brought up on a farm, and educated in
the common schools of Pennsylvania, the log schoolhouse and puncheon
floor then being in vogue. At the age of twenty, he learned
the tailor's trade, which he pursued till 1829, when he abandoned it
for the farm. He was thereafter engaged in agricultural
pursuits till 1881, when he disposed of his chattels and has since
lived a retired life, making his home with his son-in-law, L. C.
Moody, his wife having passed away Jan. 1, 1876. Mr.
Ewing was married in Beaver County, Penn., Mar. 18, 1835, to
Christina Mason, also a native of Pennsylvania, who to this
union were born four sons and six daughters, namely: Nancy, John
M., Mary, Martin, Amos, Lucretia, Martha J., Alice, Melissa and
George W., all living but Melissa. In October,
1851, Mr. Ewing removed with his family to Upper Sandusky,
where he resided several months; this farm is valued at $100 per
acre. In 1851, Mr. Ewing also purchased 160 acres in
Salem Township, which is valued at $75 per acre. He has always
been an industrious and thorough-going citizen, and has been a
faithful member of the United Presbyterian Church for many years.
He is highly esteemed by his circle of acquaintances, and one of hte
most substantial and respected citizens of the township in which he
resides.
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THOMAS
J. GAMEL was born in this township (Salem Twp.) May 22, 1851.
His parents, Henry and Susan (Davis) Gamel, were natives of
Ohio. Mr. Gamel was educated in the district schools of
his native township, in which he was married to Margaret
Echerlich Sept. 20, 1878. They have two children -
Sylvester, born Sept. 20, 1879; and Cyrus A., born Aug.
25, 1881. Mr. Gamel has been a farmer all his life, and
by industry and business tact has accumulated a handsome property,
owning 124 acres of land, which he values at $100 per acre, located
two and one-half miles north of Upper Sandusky, on the Carey road.
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GEORGE W. GANTZ
was born in Richland County, Penn., June 31, 1848. His
parents, David and Mary (Laninger) Gantz, had six children -
Rebecca, Harriet, George W. and William F. Hiram
and Sarah are deceased. George W. was married,
Nov. 14, 1870, to Mary E. Demler, a native of Germany, and
five children resulted from this marriage - George S., William
F., Henry A., Harriet E. and Lizzie D. Mr. Gantz
purchased eighty acres of land in Salem Township and moved upon the
same in 1876. He has since tilled this farm, doing a
profitable business, raising various kinds of grain and improved
grades of stock. Mr. Gantz is a Democrat, his wife
being a member of the German Lutheran Church. She emigrated to
America at the age of three years. Hiram Gantz, brother
of our subject, was a soldier of the Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, and passed through many battles, dying of
measles at Grafton, Va., Mar. 13, 1862. His remains were
brought home and interred in the Mission Cemetery at Upper Sandusky.
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JACOB GOTTIER
was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, Nov. 26, 1820. He is a
son of Jacob and Magdalene Gottier, natives of the same
locality. They emigrated to America and settled in Holmes
County, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1833, remaining until 1846, when they removed
to this township and purchased 100 acres, where they resided during
the remainder of their lives. The father died in October,
1850, and the mother Nov. 23, 1851. Jacob Gottier, Jr.,
was educated in Switzerland. After locating in this county in
1846 he purchased a farm on which he resided till 1860. He
then removed to Upper Sandusky, where he remained two years, after
which he purchased forty acres in Salem Township where he now
resides. He values his farm at $75 to $80 per acre.
Mr. Gottier was married to Elizabeth Nussbaum, of this
township, a native of Switzerland. Their children are
George A., born Jan. 29, 1852; Mary C., Apr. 5, 1865;
Caroline, Jan. 25, 1857; Anna, Dec. 27, 1858; Charles
W., 1854; Caroline, Jan. 25, 1857; Anna, Dec. 27,
1858; Charles W., Dec. 12, 1862, and Elizabeth, Mar.
7, 1866. Mr. Gottier is a Democrat. He has served
the township as Constable, Assessor, Clerk and Treasurer -
discharging his duties creditably.
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JAMES HIBBINS
is a native of this county, born July 5, 1823. His parents,
James and Mary (James) Hibbins, settled in Crawford Township
about 1823. James and Nancy were their only children.
The former was reared by his grandfather, John James, Sr.,
and was married Mar. 1, 1849, to Sarah I. James, daughter of
John James, Jr., and the children of this family are:
Mary E., Martha E., Henrietta A., Laura B., Edwin F.,
Nettie M. and Jessie R. Edwin F. died in infancy.
Mr. Hibbins purchased forty-four acres of land in 1852, and
to this he has added by subsequent purchase till he now owns 174
acres, valued at $80 per acre. Upon his home farm is a fine
flowing well, which adds materially to the value of the premises.
Mr. Hibbins enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and
Forty-fourth Ohio National Guards, under Capt. Brayton, May
2, 1864, and served till Sept. 2, 1864, being on duty at Snicker's
Gap, Harper's Ferry, Hall Town Camp, Winchester and Berryville,
being captured by Mosby's forces at the latter place.
He subsequently returned to Winchester and from thence home.
Mr. Hibbins was the first white child born in Wyandot County.
He is an industrious farmer and well respected as a citizen.
He entertains Republican views of political questions; his family is
associated with the United Brethren Church.
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HARKLESS K. INMAN was born in
Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio, Nov. 18, 1833. He is a son of
Arnold B. and Serenda (Johns) Inman, natives of Rhode Island
and Connecticut respectively. they located in Lake County in
July, 1824, removed to Bucyrus in 1834, and Dec. 3, 1835, came
to this county, where they purchased ninety-five acres of land.
They were the parents of eleven children, namely: Julia A.,
Welcome, Arwin, George E., Harkless K., Daniel H., Thomas M., Doctor
M., Albert P., Sarah E. and Henry M. the mother
died Mar. 26, 1879, and the father Dec. 26, 1880. H. K.
Inman, our subject, was educated in the puncheon-floor,
clap-board-roof, log schoolhouse of early days. He was married
June 28, 1860, to Mary J. Crowell, of Cuyahoga County, Ohio,
daughter of Sanders and Rebecca Crowell, natives of New York
State. Six children were born of this union - Alice B., Ida
M., Cora E., Delbert D., Myrtle E. and Ray G. They
are all living, the daughters devoting some attention to
instrumental music. Mr. Inman enlisted in Company F,
Ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, under Capt. Joseph
McCutchen Oct. 23, 1863, and passed through many engagements
uninjured, save that which he received by the falling of his horse
while his regiment was on dress parade. He was discharged and
returned home June 23, 1865. Mr. Inman owns
twenty-three acres of excellent land, valued at $75 per acre, on
which he is comfortably located. He is a Republican in
politics, and a member of the G. A. R.
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HENRY
KEAR, son of Moses and Jemima (Nathan) Kear, natives
of New York and Ohio respectively, was born May 10, 1831. Of a
family of nine sons, eight are still living - Nathan, James,
Milton, Moses O., Henry, Doctor, George W. and Seth.
Peter, the second son, died May 28, 1831. The family
removed to this county in 1821. Mr. Kear obtained a
fair education in common schools, supplementing this by attending
the Ohio Wesleyan University, from March, 1852, to August, 1853.
He obtained his first certificate to teach at the age of eighteen,
and subsequently taught nineteen terms. He was married, Nov.
24, 1858, to Susan E. Gibbs, of New Jersey, and four children
have been born to them - John C., Aug. 23, 1859; Laura M.,
Aug. 27, 1860; Mary L., Aug. 26, 1862; Seth S., Oct.
25, 1864. Mr. Kear has eighty acres of land, which he
values at $100 per acre, besides considerable live stock. He
served one term as Justice of the Peace in Tymochtee Township, and
is a prominent member of his community. He is a Republican,
and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Upper Sandusky.
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JAMES
KEAR, son of Moses and Jemima (Nathan) Kear, was born
in Tymochtee Township, this county, Nov. 12, 1824. He was
married, Aug. 6, 1848, to Margaret S. Long, of Tymochtee
Township, native of Pennsylvania. He settled in Salem
Township, on a farm purchased about two years previous. It was
then forest land, and much labor has been necessary to place it in
its present high state of cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Kear
have two sons, Wilson H. and Ernest E., the former
having married Miss Rosetta Larcomb, and now resides in
Richland Township. Mr. Kear was among the early
settlers of this county. He was educated in the common
schools, and has made the best use of his knowledge thus acquired.
His father being a gunsmith, he was largely patronized by the
Indians, many of whom our subject was quite familiar with. In
politics, Mr. Kear is a Republican.
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MILTON
KEAR was born in this county Sept. 25, 1826. He is a
son of Moses and Jemima (Nathan) Kear, natives of New York
and Ohio respectively, and was married Jan. 13, 1848, to Miss
Harriet Long, a native of Pennsylvania. Their children are
Alvin I. and Alice I. (twins), Henry A., Doctor F. and
William G. At the age of twenty-three, Mr. Kear
removed to Crawford Township, where he remained till 1854, when he
located on his present farm in this township. He is a
successful and enterprising farmer, and has made many improvements
on his premises. In 1875, he erected a fine, large brick
residence. Mr. Kear was an old-time Whig, and now
affiliates with the Republican party, having served one term as
Township Treasurer. He keeps his farm well stocked with
horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, and commands the respect of his
entire community.
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MOSES
KEAR is a native of this township, born Nov. 28, 1853.
He is a son of M. O. and Laura (Hulse) Kear, also natives of
this county, their children being Moses, Rosetta and John
R. Mrs. Kear died Nov. 2, 1857, and Mr. Kear was
again married Mar. 4, 1860, to Miss Lydia C. Petty, and three
children have been born to them - George W., Thomas B. and
Effie L. Moses Kear obtained a good education, attending
the Upper Sandusky Union School three terms in 1871. He
obtained his first certificate to teach at the age of eighteen,
beginning his work in the Lovell School, teaching three winter
terms. He was married, Mar. 3, 1875, to Hannah L. Wagel,
who inherited sixty-eight acres of land, on which they located in
1876. In 1878, they removed to Kansas, residing one year,
returning to his farm in 1879, since which he has engaged in
agricultural pursuits. His only child is Leona Maud,
born Dec. 31, 1875. Mr. Kear is a Republican, himself
and Mrs. Kear members of the Church of God.
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NATHAN
KEAR, son of Moses and Gemima (Nathan) Kear, was born
Apr. 14, 1821. He resided with his parents till his marriage
to Susan Turner, Jan. 1, 1845. Her parents, Samuel
and Lucy Turner, were natives of New York State. Mr.
and Mrs. Kear had two children, daughters - both married -
Cornelia, now the wife of William K. Nye, and
Florence, wife of Robert Caldwell. Mrs. Nye
has two children - Stella May and William E.; and
Mrs. Caldwell has one - Ella M. Mr. Kear was
educated in the common schools, and settled on his present farm in
Salem Township, Feb. 25, 1848. This farm was purchased two
years previous, and has been cleared of its timber and otherwise
improved by Mr. Kear, who now values it at $80 per acre.
He has been a farmer from his youth up, believes in the doctrine of
Universalism, and is a liberal Republican politically.
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JOHN A. KOONTZ,
deceased, was born near Hagerstown, Md., July 9, 1836. He is a
son of Michael and Elizabeth (Monday) Koontz, July 9, 1836.
He is a son of Michael and Elizabeth (Monday) Koontz, natives
of Pennsylvania. His parents moved to Richland County in 1843,
and from there to this county in 1847, settling in Salem Township,
where they entered eighty acres of land near what is now the village
of Lovell, and where they both died Aug. 30, 1877. They reared
a family of eleven children, five of whom are residing in this
county, three deceased. John A., the subject of this
sketch, resided with his parents till in his twenty-eighth year.
He was married, Oct. 10, 1863, to Catharine Ludwig, a native
of this county, and two daughters - Dulcie A. and Katie M.
- were born to them. Mrs. Koontz departed this life in
1865, and Mr. Koontz was married, Oct. 20, 1874, to Louisa
Shellhouse, of Tymochtee Township, and four children blessed
this marriage, viz., Harris H., Geneva G., Claud C. and
Orland O. Mr. Koontz followed farming up to 1863, when,
losing his sight, he engaged in peddling and grocery business
several years, accumulating a good home and other property by his
industry. He died in Lovel, Feb. 1, 1884, after four months'
sickness, being in full possession of his mind till the last, giving
full directions for his funeral and naming the day and the hour of
its occurrence two days before his death.
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JAMES
LONG was born in Adams County, Penn., May 18, 1820. His
parents were Jacob and Lydia (Eyler) Long, who were both
natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to this county in 1835.
James Long was engaged in shoemaking up to the year 1859,
when he purchased land in this township, and engaged till the year
1865 in agricultural pursuits. He was married in 1856, to
Sarah J. Freet of Tymochtee Township, and two sons were born to
them, viz., Franklin and Scott. In 1865 Mr. Long died,
and Mr. L. disposing of his farm and chattels, spent three
years in "roaming," marrying his second wife, Diantha Crow,
Dec. 6, 1868. Their only child, Mary Alice, died at the
age of nine months. In 1870, Mr. Long again purchased
land (forty-nine acres) in this township, and since that time has
been actively employed in improving the same, now valuing the farm
at $65 per acre. Mr. Long cast his first vote Harrison,
and is yet a stanch Republican.
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JOHN R. LONG
was born in Northumberland County, Penn., Jun. 1833. His
parents, Joseph and Barbara (Rutter) Long, were natives of
Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively, coming to Wayne County,
Ohio, in 1836, and to this county in 1847, settling in Salem
Township, where the father died Nov. 3, 1863; the mother, May 21,
1883. John Long, the subject of this sketch, was
married, Apr. 10, 1856, to Hannah Snyder, of Marion, Ohio,
where they resided four years, removing to this township in 1860.
Mr. and Mrs. Long have four children - Mary J., George B.,
William H. and Cora A., the latter possessing
considerable skill as a musician. Mr. Long worked at
his trade as carpenter till his marriage, but has since engaged in
farming. He owns sixty-five acres of land, which, by
improvement, he has made worth $75 per acre. Mr. Long
is a Democrat, and has served as Township Trustee four terms.
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JOHN MANN,
son of John and Hannah (Willard) Mann, was born in Armstrong
County, Penn., Nov. 20, 1820. His parents were native of New
Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively, and located in 1834 in this
township, purchasing land, on which they reared a family of seven
children, namely: Samuel, John, Margaret A., Isaac, William,
George and Willard - all living, the oldest in his
sixty-fifth year; the youngest in his forty-ninth. John
Mann, the subject of this sketch, was married Apr. 27, 1844, to
Miss Susanna Madison, a resident of this township and native
of New York. Their children were William U., Job G.,
Barten S., Isaac E., Malinda H., Jennie S., Unis L., Mary E. and
John F. Job, Unis L., and Malinda H. are
deceased. In 1846 Mr. Mann purchased forty acres of
Government land, which he sold six years later, purchasing 160
acres near Kirby where he resided till 1872, when he located in the
village three years, purchasing his present farm in 1874. He
has been a resident of the county many years, and witnessed the
shooting of the Indian murderer in the Sandusky bottom. He is
a Republican; himself and family are members of the Church of God.
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JOB MATTESON
was born in Genesee County, N. Y., Jan. 4, 1815. He is a son
of Job and Malinda Matteson, who were natives of
Massachusetts and removed to Marion County, Ohio, in 1814, his
mother's death occurring one year later. He was married at the
age of twenty-one to Miss Hannah Messenger, of Marion County,
and moved to this locality in 1841, purchasing the land on
which he now resides. His first wife's death occurred May 18,
1870, and he was again married Nov. 20, 1870, to Mrs. Sarah Scott,
there two sons being Franklin J. and Ira T. By
his first wife Mr. Matteson had eleven children. He
owns 170 acres of land and makes farming and stock-raising his sole
business. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1845, being
the first officer to fill that position in Salem Township, and
served over fifteen successive years. Mr. Matteson was
formerly a Whig, but now a Republican. Himself and wife are
members of the Church of God - officially connected.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 987 |
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LYMAN C. MOODY,
son of Timothy and Susan (Bowsier) Moody, was born in DeKalb
County, Ind., Nov. 22, 1842. His parents were natives of
Vermont and Pickaway County, Ohio, respectively, having settled in
this county in 1845. They reared a family of eleven children,
the mother dying July 29, 1879. Lyman was married Mar.
14, 1867, to Miss Lucretia Ewing, daughter of Samuel Ewing,
then a resident of Crane Township. Their children are
Georgia B., Frank D. and Susan M. Mr. Moody gave up
his schooling in 1863, and enlisted in the army, acting part of his
time as Sergeant. He returned home in August, 1865, and has
since devoted his time to farming. Mr. Moody is a
Republican, himself and wife both members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and both strongly in favor of Prohibition.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 987 |
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WILLIAM
NAGEL was born Jan. 14, 1842. His parents, Frederick
and Eliza (Fallbright) Nagel, were natives of Philadelphia,
Penn., and of foreign descent, and settled in this locality about
1844. He was married, Aug. 31, 1865, to Rebecca Grantz.
Their children are Ida May, Cora Ellen, Henry Charles, Nettie
Rema, William Frederick and Stella Mabel. By his
industry and economy, Mr. Nagel has acquired 182 acres of
excellent land on which he now resides. He is a stanch
Democrat and has served four years as Township Clerk, four terms as
Treasurer, Constable and Trustee. He is a member of the Church
of God. Henry C. Nagel was born in Pennsylvania May 17,
1843. He enlisted at Upper Sandusky Sept. 4, 1863, in Company
D, Fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. S. S
Pettit, and was killed at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.,
on the 23d of June, 1864. His remains now repose with
the heroic dead on the battle field he fought so gallantly to win.
His grave is unmarked, the board which designated the spot having
long since disappeared. His age was twenty-one years one month
and six days.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 987 |
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DANIEL W. NICHOLS is a native of
Salem Township, born on the farm where he now resides June 16, 1839.
His parents, John and Rachel (Baughman) Nichols, were natives
of Baden, Germany, and Ohio respectively, and entered this same land
in 1834. Their three-children were Daniel, John and
Sarah M. The mother died in 1844; the father in 1848.
Returning the Pickaway County, Ohio, to Salem at the age of
twenty-one, Mr. Nichols purchased his father's farm, which
had been sold under foreclosure, after which he engaged in
carpenter's work about three years, spending some time in improving
his premises. In the autumn of 1862, he enlisted in Company A,
One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under
Capt. J. W. Chamberlain, of Carey, and participated first in
the battle of Winchester, where he was wounded by a gunshot and
afterward taken prisoner and carried to Richmond, being exchanged
May 18, 1864, after having lost 103 pounds during his imprisonment -
the result of semi-starvation. He subsequently took part in
the engagement at Maryland Heights, Snicker's Ford, Winchester,
Martinsburg, Berryville, Cedar Creek, Hatcher's Run, High Bridge,
and others repeated at some of these points. Being captured at
High Bridge, he was held till Lee's surrender, receiving his
discharge June 13, 1865. Returning home, Mr. Nichols
resumed his trade and farming business, later devoting his entire
attention to the latter. He was married, June 20, 1869, to
Wilhelmina Bertsch and three children were born to them -
William B., Daniel W. and Catharine F., Mrs. Nichols'
death occurred Dec. 24, 1878. Mr. Nichols still resides
on the farm, being one of the stanch Democrats of the township.
He served as Trustee and Treasurer each two terms, and has been
Justice of the Peace since 1878. He is a member of the G. A.
R., at present Quartermaster of the order.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 988 |
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JOSEPH RIESTERER was born in
Baden, Germany, Nov. 25, 1836. He is a son of Anthony and
Frances (Celler) Riesterer, natives of Germany, where the latter
died in 1846. The former emigrated with his entire
family in 1853, and settled in this township, the children being
Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary, Anthony, Harmon, Francis and Rose—all
now being deceased but the two former. Joseph
Riesterer was married Oct. 18, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth
Shoemaker, a resident of Salem Township and native of
Maryland. They had ten children, viz., William, Rose, Ann,
John H., Mary, Frank, Francis, Edward and Emma.
Henry is deceased. Mr. Riesterer was left a
poor boy, on his own resources, at the age of sixteen, and by his
industry he has acquired a good farm of fifty-four acres, purchased
in 1864, and valued at $70 per acre. He has served in several
township offices, and was at one time First Lieutenant of the Home
Militia, which was called out in 1863, remaining ten days in Camp
Wayne, Wooster, Ohio. In politics, Mr. Riesterer is a
Democrat; himself and family members of the Catholic Church.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 988 |
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FOSTER W. SAVIDGE, son of
Reuben and Jane (Clawson) Savidge, is a native of Somerset
County, N. J., born Sept. 7, 1816. His parents were natives of
the same State, and migrated to Ohio in 1824, settling in Muskingum
County, removing to this county in 1834. His father died in
1855, sixty-six years of age; his mother in 1862, seventy -five
years of age. Of their sixteen children but two are
living—Lewis C. and Foster S. The latter, who is the
subject of this notice, at the age of twenty-one went to Zanesville,
where he engaged in milling three years. Returning home he was
married, Jan. 16, 1845, to Miss Julia A. Kirts, of Marion,
Ohio, a native of Maryland. Their children are Laura L.,
George W., William, Charles F., Sarah, Jane, Elizabeth A., Michael
K. and Daniel W. The latter, also Charles F., is
deceased. After his marriage, Mr. Savidge
removed to the cranberry marsh in this county, where he resided five
years, gathering as many as 3,100 baskets of this fruit in one
season. In 1853, he purchased land in this township, where he
now resides, owning 100 acres, which he values at $100 per acre.
He also owns 130 acres in Marion County, and has been a farmer for
the past forty years. In politics, Mr. Savidge
is a Republican.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 989 |
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JAMES
B. SCOTT, son of Thomas and Mary (Hannah) Scott, was
born Feb. 9, 1827. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania
and Maryland respectively, and settled in this county in 1835.
Their children were ten in number, James B. having been born
in Wayne County, Ohio. The father died in April, 1851, the
mother in the same month, 1852. James B. remained with
his parents till Jan. 27, 1847, at which date he was married to
Mary J. Armstrong, native of Ireland, daughter of David and
Sarah Armstrong. Their children are Olive J., Celinda
F., David T., Orville M., Clarinda R., Robinson A., Clara B., Rosa
A., John B., and Sarah E. The deceased are
Clarinda R. and Robinson A. Mr. Scott resided in Jackson
Township till the death of his wife Apr. 21, 1878; soon after he
removed to Salem, where he was married Jan. 14, 1882, to Miss
Lucy A. McCrary, of this township, native of Ohio, and daughter
of Ursin and Sarah (Kentfield) Godman. Her first
husband lived and died in Hardin County, and by him she had one
child - Anetta M., now four years of age. Mr. Scott
owns fourteen and a half acres of land and some town property in
Lovell, where he now resides. He has served in several
township offices; a Prohibitionist in politics. He and his
wife are members of hte Methodist Episcopal Church at Lovell.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 989 |
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ISAAC SHAFFER
is a native of Northumberland County, Penn., born Jan. 8, 1836.
His parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Kauble) Shaffer, were
natives of Pennsylvania and of German parentage. Isaac
removed to this county in 1862, and engaged in various kinds of work
on the farm till his marriage, July 6, 1882, to Elizabeth
Laudenschlager, occurred in this township, where Mr.
Shaffer owns 160 acres of good land in a high state of
cultivation, valued at $75 to $80 per acre. He is a thorough
and prosperous farmer, and has devoted his attention to agricultural
pursuits the principal part of his life. In political
sentiments, Mr. Shaffer is a Republican.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 989 |
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PERRY M. SHELLHOUSE was born
in Butler County, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1844. He is a son of Edward
S. and Mary (Willis) Shellhouse, natives of New Jersey and Ohio
respectively. His grandparents came to Butler County in 1808;
moved to Connersville in 1811, and to this county in 1819.
Their children were Katie, Edward S., Sallie, Lydia and
George. Edward S. returned to Butler County, and was married,
Mar. 17, 1831, to Mary Willis. After several
removals, they located permanently in this county, where Mr.
Shellhouse died Mar. 3, 1873, in his sixty-eighth year.
His wife died in Lovell, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1884, in her seventieth year.
Their family consisted of seven sons and four daughters—Sarah A.,
Edward S., Lydia, Conrad H , George W., Chandler W., Perry M.,
Louisa, Francis M., Mary E. and Amasa. Perry M., the
subject of this sketch, obtained a good education, graduating at the
Carey High School in 1865, since which time he has engaged to a
considerable extent in teaching in this and adjoining counties.
He spent several years in selling goods over the counter and by
wagon, returning to Lovell in 1879, where he still resides, now
engaged in the poultry business. He owns some town property,
and is an industrious and enterprising citizen. A Democrat
politically.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 989 |
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JOSEPH SHOEMAKER
was born Sept. 28, 1844. He is a native of Mansfield, Ohio,
son of John and Magdalene (Everly) Shoemaker, who settled in
this county in 1847. He was married, Oct. 9, 1872, to Mary
Fleck, of this township, and six children—four sons and two
daughters — were born to them: William, Franklin, Nora C., Louis
E., Joseph and Elizabeth. In 1884, Mr.
Shoemaker purchased eighty acres of land, on which he now
resides, following agricultural pursuits and stock-raising.
For about nineteen seasons he has operated a threshing machine.
In politics, Mr. Shoemaker is a Democrat. He and
his wife are members of theCatholic Church, and are intelligent and
respectable citizens.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 990 |
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JOHN H. ULRICH
was born in Baden, Germany, May 22, 1839. His parents, John
and Wilhelmina (Rouch) Ulrich, were natives of the same place,
and emigrated to America in June, 1854, and settled in this county.
They had five children—Henry, Elizabeth, John H., Eva M. and
Jacob, the second having died in 1860. Our subject worked
by the day and month for some time after his arrival in this
country, and July 4, 1862, married Christina F. Boyer, who
emigrated from Wurtemberg, Germany, May 15, 1857. This
marriage has been followed by five children—Anna C., Mary H.,
Rosa M., Sarah A. and Lizzie M. Anna is deceased. In the third
year of his marriage, Mr. Ulrich purchased forty acres of
land, which he has improved and to which he has added by subsequent
purchase till he now owns ninety-seven acres. A fine barn with
all its contents was destroyed by lightning
Sept. 2, 1878. Mr. Ulrich is a prominent Democrat in
his township. He is a member of the Evangelical Church, as is
his wife also, and his daughters are associated with the English
Methodist Church.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 990 |
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JONATHAN Z. WALBORN is a
native of Berks County, Penn., born Feb. 4, 1837. His parents
were Daniel D. and Lydia (Zerbe) Walborn, natives of
Pennsylvania, who located in this county in 1855, purchasing 240
acres of land. They had seven children—Jonathan, Henry,
Salesa, William A., Daniel, Emeline E. and Franklin L. Mrs. Walborn
died May 13, 1872, and Mr. W. was married, in the winter of
1874, to Mrs. Catharine Seltzer, of Schuylkill county, Penn.
He subsequently migrated to Kansas, purchasing 160 acres in
Montgomery County of that State. Jonathan Z. Walborn
resided with his parents till June 22, 1858, when he married
Maria C. Berry, of this county, daughter of Jehu and Rebecca
Berry, and seven children blessed their union—Edward P., Ella
S., Lydia J., William A., Olive R., Emma M. and Anna M., twins.
William A. and Olive R. are deceased. Mr. Walborn
has cleared near forty acres of timber land, and has always been a
man of energy and prominence in his community, having filled various
offices of trust, and done much for the development of the town of
Lovell. He served as Postmaster six years, took an active part
in securing the right of way of the C., H. V. & T. Railway, and was
one of the chief movers in laying out the town. In politics, Mr.
Walborn is a Democrat; he and wife members of the Lutheran
Church.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 990 |
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DANIEL
WHITE was born in Delaware County, N. Y., Jan. 4, 1808.
His parents, Ebenezer and Catharine (Cable) White, were
natives of Connecticut. They settled first in New York, moved
to Ross County, Ohio, in 1812, to this county in 1828, and to
Sandusky County in 1832. mDaniel White remained
in this locality, and was married, Mar. 16, 1833, to Eliza Gibson,
daughter of Robert and Amelia Gibson, and five children were
born to them—James G., May 19, 1836; William G., Nov.
1, 1838; George G., Jan. 16, 1841; Benjamin G., Oct.
19, 1856; Emily G., born May 19, 1847, died May 2, 1881.
Mr. White obtained a fair knowledge of the common
branches in the district schools, and has been engaged in
agricultural pursuits and stock-raising all his life. In
political faith, Mr. White is a Democrat.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 991 |
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CATHARINE WRIGHT was born in
Frederick County, Md., Mar. 30, 1823. She is a daughter of
James and Rebecca Grimes, natives of Maryland. Her parents
moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1833, and there reared a family of
twelve children, Mrs. Wright being the seventh.
She was married, Aug. 18, 1840, to William Wright, of
Seneca County, a native of Virginia, and ten children were born to
them—Sophia M., James W., John E., Rebecca L., Joseph H., Susan
E., Mary E., Jacob H., George W. and Martha J. The
deceased are Mary E., Jacob H., James W. and Sophia M. Mr.
Wright departed this life July 27, 1863, having been a resident
of the township from 1846. His widow and family still reside
on the old farm. Mrs. Wright has undergone many
hardships, having been a widow twenty years.
Source: History of Wyandot County, Ohio -
Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co.,
1884 - Page 991 |
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