Crawford County, Ohio - Chapter 32: Miscellaneous, 1912 (part 9 of 28)

Carson was married to a schoolmate, Miss Sarah Rebecca Smith, who was a daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Bigam) Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Carson had seven children, three of whom are living, the others dying in infancy. Those living are: John W., Violet E. and Mabel. John W. married Lillie Smith and to them have been born five children - Lloyd, Nellie, Ethel, Irene and Robert. Violet E. was married first to A. J. Schwartz and they had two daughters, Mildred and Marie; she was married secondly to B. F. Long. Mabel O. is the wife of Edward Neis. The mother of the above family died Dec. 24, 1904, and her burial was at Swamp Center Cemetery, three miles north of New Washington. She was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, to which Mr. Carson also belongs. He is a member of the G. A. R. Post at New Washington and for many years has belonged to the Knights of Pythias.

FRANK J. HOERIGER,* whose excellent farm of 6oj4 acres lies in Liberty township, Crawford county, O., four and onehalf miles northeast of Bucyrus, was born at Ridgeton, Crawford county, in 1878, and is a son of Christian W. and Catherine (Trautman) Hoeriger.

Christian Hoeriger was born in Ohio. He was twice married and two daughters, Alice and Ida, were born to his first union. Alice now lives with her second husband, John Pitke, at Cleveland, O. Her first husband, Elmer Sponseller, left two children at death, Lloyd and Florence. Ida resides at home. To his second marriage four children were born : Laura, Lillie, Lee and Frank J. Laura is the widow of John Cooper, who was accidentally killed in 1907, and she resides in Liberty township with her two children, Hartland and Mary. Lillie married C. H. Kenzuli and they reside at Bucyrus and have one daughter, Evaline. Lee is in business at Bucyrus.

Frank J. Hoeriger has been engaged in farming ever since he left school and has a well cared for and productive property. He married Miss Mary Beck, who is a daughter of Daniel and Alice (Rittenhour) Beck, who are well known and substantial people of Liberty township. The Beck family is a very old one in Liberty township, the grandparents of Mrs. Hoeriger having been brought to this section by their parents in pioneer days, coming by wagon from Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hoeriger has three sisters and two brothers, namely: Ida, who is the wife of A. L. Hildebrand, of New Winchester, 0., and has two children, Maurice and Cleo ; Alice, who is the wife of William Smalls, of Liberty township and has one son, Chester; Pearl, who is the wife of E. J. Housberg, of New Winchester, and has two children, Howland and Orval.; and Harry and Russell, who live at home. Mr. and Mrs. Hoeriger have one daughter, Alice Catherine. Mr. Hoeriger is a Democrat in politics. His standing in his neighborhood is that of a substantial, honest and useful citizen.

OLIVER K. CRALL, a general farmer and well known citizen of Bucyrus township, Crawford county, O., who owns 78 acres of valuable land in this township, was born June 13, 1856, in Liberty township, Crawford county, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Raysor) Crall.

John Crall was born in Pennsylvania and was a son of Henry Crall. For many years he was a respected resident of Liberty township, Crawford county, where he carried on farming, and there both he and wife died and their burial was in the Crall graveyard. They were members of the United Brethren church. Their family was made up of the following children : John R. ; David, who was a soldier in the Civil war and died while imprisoned by the Confederates in an old jail at Danville, Va. ; Elizabeth, who was the wife of E. M. Moore, both of whom are now deceased; William H. ; Elias ; Oliver K. ; and Susan, who is the wife of S. D. Meyers.

Oliver K. Crall attended school in Liberty township and enjoyed one term in the Normal school at Fostoria, O., following which, before settling down as a farmer, he taught one term of school. He remained on the homstead for one year after marriage but in November, 1881, came to Bu- cyrus township, where he has lived ever since and has become one of the representative men of this section of the county. Although the land of his present farm was well situated and in every way desirable, yet he was not satisfied with the buildings and kept on improving until he had remodeled the house into a modern residence and had built not only a substantial new barn but machine sheds and other farm buildings. He has devoted himself to general farming and moderate stock raising and is generally regarded as one of the township's capable and prosperous agriculturists.

On Dec. 21, 1880, Mr. Crall was married to Miss Mary C. Kerr, who is a daughter of David E. and Margaret (Dobbins) Kerr. The father of Mi's. Crall is deceased, but the mother, now in her eighty-fifth year, lives comfortably at Bucyrus. To Mr. and Mrs. Kerr the following children were born : John A. ; Margaret, wife of Robert Andrews; Belle J.; Mary C, wife of Mr. Crall; and Celestia I., who is the wife of John Eckard.

Mr. and Mrs. Crall have had three children, namely: Arthur K., who is deceased; Homer Boyd, who is a farmer in Bucyrus township, and married Susan Ebert; and Nellie B., formerly a student at Wooster College, who is now teaching, in her fifth year, in grade No. 8 in the Union school at Bucyrus. She is an educated and accomplished young lady and very successful in her educational work. Mr. Crall and family are members of the Presbyterian church. Politically he is a Republican but is not active in politics, taking the part only of a good citizen who has the best interests of the country at heart. He belongs to the Royal Arcanum at Bucyrus.

FRANK J. QUILTER, superintendent of the Broken Sword Stone Company, at Bucyrus, O., was born in the province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, Nov. i, 1853, a son of John and Bridget (Lawler) Quilter.

Grand Trunk Railroad, in Canada. He married Bridget Lawler and both she and husband were born in Ireland and married there. She died at Bucyrus, in 1905, aged 85 years. Three children were born in Ireland - Catherine, Bessie and Matthew. About 1848 the family came to America and while living at Black Rock, N. Y., one son was born, John, who lived to maturity, mai-- ried and died in New York, where his childi^en still live. After moving to Canada, two more children were born : Frank J. and Joanna, the latter of whom lives in Colorado.

Frank J. Quilter was five years old when he accompanied his widowed mother to Cattaraugus county, N. Y., and he was reared in that state and learned the carpenter trade. At the age of twenty-five years he came to Ohio, since when he has been largely connected with railroads. For one year he was with the Lake Erie & Western and prior to 1881, when he came to Bucyrus, he was located for a year at Fostoria, with the T. & O. C. Company, and for 30 years was general foreman of the car department for that road. Since March 11, 191 1, he has been superintendent of the Brokensword Stone Company, of which Dr. John A. Chesney is president; P. J. Carroll is vice-president and general manager; William H. Pickerington is treasurer. This business is capitalized at $10,000 and is in a prosperous condition. Employment is given 65 men in the quarries, six miles northwest of the city. A speciality is concrete and crushed stone for macadamizing streets, and the trade territory is Ohio, together with West Virginia. Mr. Quilter is a dii'ector in the Citizens Stone Coitipany and also in the Peoples Savings and Loan Company.

In 1877, in New York, Mr. Quilter was married to Miss Bridget Keane, who was born in Ireland in i860 and in girlhood accompanied her mother to New York City. Her father, Patrick Keane, had died in Ireland but the mother survived until 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Quilter have had five childdren: Margaret, who died when aged 21 years, an educated young lady and a grad- uate of the high school; John, a machinist, who lives at Olean, -N. Y., and who married Mary Martin; Frank S., who died in 1904, and was a young man of brilliant promise; Blanche A., who is the wife of R. O. Parrott, general secretary of the American Clay Machinery Company, at Bucyi-uS, and has one daughter, Margaret M.; and Harry K., who is with the T. & O. C. Railroad Company, at Bucyrus. Mr. and Mrs. Quilter are members of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic church. Since the Civil war he has been a Republican and has been active in public affairs and for seven years was a member of the city council. His fraternal afifiliations include : the Elks, Modern Woodmen of America, Modern Woodmen of the World and the American National Association.

EDWARD E. COULTER, a well known agriculturist of Crawford county, owns and operates a farm of I57>4 acres in Whetstone township. He was born March 3, 1862, in Marion county just across the line from where he now lives. His parents, Harvey and jNIary A. (Carmean) Coulter, were natives of Huntingdon county, Pa., and Ross county, O., respectively. The father died about 1895 but the mother still survives and makes her home with her son, Edward E. Coulter. She was 82 years old on July 3, 1912.

Harvey Coulter was a farmer by occupation and politically adhered to the principles of the Democratic party. He and his wife became the parents of the following children: Malissa, the wife of Lewis Spiece; Rachel, now Mrs. J. W Dowling; William; Mathew; Sarah, deceased, who was Ihe wife of S. G. Hurr ; Samuel ; Edward E. ; John S. ; Efifie, wife of Thomas Gruber; Orphia and Elger J.

After completing his common school eJucation, Edward E. Coulter began fanning, his first experience in this occupation being with his father. Farming has been his life work since, but for three years he was interested in the implement business in connection with it. He has cleared his land himself, it never having had a plow in it before it came into his possession. Mr. Coulter also raises very fine stock, having Poland China hogs and full-blooded Durham cattle. He and his neighbors have formed a company which owns two fullblooded horses, one of which is a French coach horse and the other a French draft horse. Mr. Coulter has a modern residence which he has erected, as well as up-to-date farm buildings.

On Sept. 29, 1885, Mr. Coulter was married to Miss Emma Ruff, a daughter of Martin and Jacobina (Weidner) Ruff, natives of Germany, where they were married and where the father was a tailor but in later years owned a farm although he did not operate it. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ruff are now deceased. They were the parents of children as follows : Charles ; William Philip ; Mar)', deceased, who was the wife of Philip Erb ; Jacob ; Henry, John, deceased : Catherine, wife of James Lance; Emma (Mi-s. Coulter) ; and Sarah, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Coulter have raised two orphans : Cora Eighty, wife of Pai'.l Virgin; and Charles Eighty, who married Hazel Lee.

Mr. Coulter is independent in politics. He is serving as a member of the board of education, on which he served first three years and then was re-elected to serve four years more. He and his wife attend the Reformed church.

C. L. \\^HIT:MEYER.* whose excellent farm of 120 acres lies in Holmes township, Crawford county, O., nine miles northwest of Bucyrus, was born in Lykens township, Crawford county, three-fourth miles north of Brokensword, O. His parents were Henry and Eliza (Shupp) Whitmeyer.

Henry Whitmeyer was born at Lancaster, Pa., and was four years old when his people came to Stark county, O., and twelve years old when he came to Crawford county. He followed farming until 1903, when he retired and still resides at Bucyrus. He married Eliza Shupp, a daughter of Michael Shupp, of Dauphin county, Pa., and they have three children : C. L. ; Sarah, who is a resident of Bucyrus; and Gather-

After completing his years of school attendance in Crawford county, C. L. Whitmeyer taught seven terms of school and was considered an excellent teacher. After marriage he engaged in farming and ever since has resided on his present place and carries on stock raising and general agriculture. On April 2, 1895, he was married to Miss Tillie M. Miller, a daughter of Joshua and Catherine (Zeller) Miller, the former of whom is deceased. Mrs. Whitmeyer had one brother, John, who is now deceased.

To Mr. and Mrs. Whitmeyer five children have been born, namely : Gertrude, Lailah, Russell, AA'ayne and Ida Fay. The family attend the Evangelical church. Mr. Whitmeyer has ser\'ed nine years in the office of justice of the peace. Politically he is a Democrat and fraternally is connected with the Foresters.

STANSBURY LEMMON AIILLER, a ])rominent farmer of Dallas township, owns 80 acres of well cultivated land. He was born in Crawford county, May 10, 1864, being a son of Daniel and Maria (Lemmon) Miller.

John Miller, father of Daniel and grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Little York, Pa., from which place his parents removed to Perry county, Ohio, when he was young, and there he grew up. He became a cabinet maker and went to work at that trade in Licking county, Ohio, where he met and married Miss Lydia Murdick. In 1825 they removed to Crawford county and settled in the then small town of Bucyrus and here worked at his trade and also engaged in the hotel business and dry goods trade. He was one of the most prominent and successful men of his day and it was he who built the first carding mill which was for years one of the leading industries of the county. He was twice elected sheriff of Crawford county. He died in 1858 and his -wife survived until 1871.

farm. After completing his education in the common schools he took up farming and followed that all his life. In 1847 he was united in marriage with Miss Maria Lemmon, as before indicated. She was born May 20, 1827, in Seneca county, N. Y., but came to Ohio when a child. To Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller the following children were born : Jennie, deceased, who was the wife of Abel De AValt; John D. ; Charles R. ; Francis E. ; Nettie, who died at the age of 18 years; Cassius M.; and Stansbury L., whose name heads this article.

After having attended the common schools of his neighborhood, Stansbury L. Miller secured employment in a railroad shop but remained there only one year when he turned his attention to farming, working with his father until the latter's death. Mr. Miller continued farming the home place until his mother died, when this farm was sold, and in 1898 he bought his present farm from Lorena Fisher, it being known as the Fisher farm but it was at first a part of the Wesley White farm. Mr. Miller has built the new house and barns and has greatly improved the property since it came into his possession. He does general farming and raises stock for his own use.

Stansbury L. Miller was married in 1885 to Miss Clara E. Mehaffey. Her parents, John and Margaret (Sulbff) Mehaffey, resided in Juniata county. Pa., at the time of her birth. John Mehaffey met his death during the Civil war at Andersonville prison. To him and his wife there were born two children, named as follows: Ephraim and Clara E. Mrs. John Mehaffey later married Ephraim Mehaffey, a brother of her first husband, who had also served in the Civil war. To them was born one daughter, Anna. Mr. and Mrs. Stansbury L. Miller have one son, Stephen Lester, who lives at home.

Mr. Miller is a Republican in his political principles but votes for the man he judges best rather than his party's choice. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Bucyrus. He and his family attend the Baptist church.

HON. EDWARD J. SONGER, mayor of the city of Bucyrus, O., is a member of one of the old famiUes of Crawford county. He was born October 6, 1867, one of two children born to his parents, Jonathan and Ruth (Stewart) Songer. The father o.f Mayor Songer engaged in farming until he enlisted for service in the Civil war, becoming a. member of the 12th O. Vol. Cav., and on the field of battle received wounds which caused his death.

Edward J. Songer had no educational opportunities beyond those offered by the public school, in early manhood learning the trade of a molder, at which he worked almost continuously until he was elected mayor of the city, in November, 1897, on the Democratic ticket, having previously served as president of the city council. Mayor Songer is deservedly popular. He is directing the afifairs of the municipality without fear or favor, solving many important problems, carefully looking after public utilities, and is promoting the city's development by giving it a solid business administration.

Mayor Songer married Miss Cora Risher, a daughter of William Risher, who is a well known engineer in charge of a passenger train out of Bucyrus on the T. & O. C. Railroad. Mayor and Mrs. Songer have a very attractive home at No. 720 E. Warren Street. He is identified with the Elks and the Odd Fellows.

CALVIN D. TUPPS, a member of one of the old and substantial families of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., resides on his finely developed and improved farm of 280 acres, which lies not far from Gallon, O. On the old homestead part of this farm Mr. Tupps was born, Oct. 5, i860, and is a son of Jechonias Tupps.

On a groundwork of good, common school education Calvin D. Tupps successfully pursued his course thus far in life, devoting himself almost entirely to agricultural pursuits. When prepared to become an independent farmer he purchased 80 acres of his present farm from George Kraner and the balance from his father.

General farming occupies his attention, his stock raising being only for his own use. In 1903 he erected one of the fine residences of this township, one that is architecturally attractive while its comfort is assured by the installation of a water plant and a system of hot air heating. All his other buildings are equally substantial and well adapted for use on a large estate.

On Dec. 30, 1883, Mr. Tupps was married to Miss Elizabeth Ellen Myers, a daughter of highly respected retired residents of Gallon, Charles and Catherine (Beach) Myers. Mrs. Tupps has the following brothers and sisters: Isaac, Laura, who is the wife of Lewis P. Tracht ; Samuel ; Washington; George; and Malinda, who is the wife of Edward Donbeck. Mr. and Mrs. Tupps have two children: Luther C. and Mabel, both of whom live at home. The family attends the Lutheran church. Mr. Tupps is a wide awake, intelligent citizen but no seeker for office, and is identified with the Republican party.

BENJAMIN F. COUTS, whose business is the exacting one of railroad engineer, has been a railroad man for the past 17 years and for 1 1 of these has been an engineer on the Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad. He was born May 14, 1872, in the old family homestead at Bucyrus, O., and is a son of William H. H. and Harriet (Mead) Couts.

It is possible that the great-grandfather of the Couts family of Crawford county, O., was born in England and settled early in the state of Pennsylvania. There his son, Henry Couts, was born and from there, 60 years ago, he came to Crawford county and established himself near the now flourishing city of Bucyrus. Later he acquired land along the Sandusky river, on which he erected saw mills and from these mills came the lumber used in early building through this section. From his land he furnished all the wood used by the railroads through here when they were first constructed and his activities covered other fields. He was elected a county commissioner and proved an able and useful ofificial. It was through his efforts that the earliest postal service was established in Crawford county. His death was caused by accident, he then being in his 78th year. In public life he set an example of public spirit, while in private life he set one of self denial and temperance, his objections to stimulating beverages extending even to tea and coffee. During the Civil war he served in an Ohio regiment in the capacity of a veterinary surgeon. He gave his seven sons to his country's service, five others being too young to shoulder a musket, and all - ^John, William, H. H., Samuel, David, Hiram, Jacob and Jeremiah, lived to return home. Several were slightly wounded in the conflict and for a time Jeremiah was confined at Andersonville prison. Of his thirteen children only one was a daughter, she being given the name of Barbara. She survives and lives in Kentucky, being the widow of Jacob Schupp. Almost all of this large family grew to maturity and the following are yet living: William, John, Jeremiah and Samuel, all at Bucyrus except John, whose home is in Upper Sandusky.

William H. H. Couts was born March 16, 1839, and was quite young when his parents came to Bucyrus. He had no opportunity to study or to learn the contents of books until after he enlisted for service in the Civil war. Fortunately for him a comrade, who had enjoyed many educational advantages, took an interest in the unlettered young man and proposed teaching him, a proposition gladly accepted and carried out, and when the soldiering days were over he had a good, practical education, which he turned to account. He became a contractor and a skilled workman, as many of the structures at Bucyrus stand to bear testimony. He now lives retired, making his home with his son, Benjamin F. Couts, but yet takes a large degree of interest in everthing that pertains to the growth and development of Bucyrus. He is a valued member of Kelly Post, G. A. R., of this city, having served for four years and six months in the army during the Civil war. He was a member of the 34th and 36th O. Vol. Inf., and participated in many of the serious battles of that great war and on two occasions was wounded and left on the battlefield as dead, and once suffered from sunstroke. He still carries scars of his honorable service.

During a furlough home, Mr. Couts was married to Miss Harriet L. Mead, who was born in the state of New York, a daughter of Isaac and Lydia R. (Lenard) Mead, who came to Ohio in her childhood. For many years afterward Isaac Mead and wife lived at Bucyrus, and she died in this city when aged ']J years, his death occuring one year before at Welden Center, Mich. The wife of William H. H. Couts died at Bucyrus in September, 1907, at the age of 66 years. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, to which her husband also belongs. _Their family consisted of three sons and two daughters, as follows : Addie B., who died Mar. 7, 1912, and who was the wife of George Wolf, of Bucyrus; William Lenard, who was accidentally killed in September, 1892, while attending to his duties as a fireman of the Missouri Pacific Railroad; Frederick F., who is a prominent citizen of South Milwaukee, Wis., one of the board of aldermen, and who is married and has two children, Maria and Ada; Benjamin F. ; and Viola, who is the wife of Edward Cosgrove, who is an electrical engineer, living at Kalamazoo, Mich.

Benjamin F. Couts was married at Strakers, O., to Miss Edith Meade, who was born at Homestead, Mich., Oct. 24, 1877, where she was educated and lived until her marriage. She is a daughter of Jerome and Lucy (Kentner) Meade, the former of whom was born in New York and the latter in Michigan. Mrs. Meade died at Homestead in 1885, when aged 32 years. For a number of years Mr. Meade was connected with the Govenment Life Saving Station, belonging to the Lake Michigan service, but now is a farmer. He is a member of the A/[ethodist Episcopal church, as was his wife. In politics he is a Socialist.

Mr. and Mrs. Couts have one daughter, Burdette Meade, who was born May 17, 1910. They attend the Baptist church, Mrs. Couts being a member. Mr. Couts is very prominent in the order of the B. L. F. & E., having served as financial secretary of the org-anization for four years, and now is the legislative representative of that order. He is an earnest, clear-headed, competent man. In his attitude on public questions he is a Socialist, while his father remains a Republican.

DAVID SHEARER, who owns and cultivates his farm of no acres in Whetstone township, Crawford county, was born in this township Dec. 4, 1839. His father, John Shearer, was a native of Lancaster county, Pa., and his mother, who was in maidenhood Catherine INIiller, was born in Germany, coming to this country when six years old.

John Shearer, who was a son of j\Iichael and Barbara Shearer, was a farmer all his life and a Democrat in his political views. He and his family attended the German Reformed church. Both he and his wife are now deceased and are buried in Shearer cemetery in this township. Their children were named as follows : David, Benjamin, George, Isaac, Samuel, ]\Iary and Daniel, the four last named being deceased.

David Shearer received his education in the common schools of his native township, and when the time came for him to choose his life's occupation he began work with his father on the latter s farm. He continued working in this way until his 27th year, when he purchased the farm from his father and here he has spent his subsequent life. He has cleared the land and has erected the substantial house and farm buildings found thereon.

;\Ir. Shearer was united in marriage with ]\Iiss Rachel Paulin, Xov. 30, 1865. She was 1)orn in Columbiana county. O., a daughter of Peter and Rachel (Cox) Paulin. Her father was a native of ^Maryland and served in the war of 1812. Air. and Mrs. Pauhn had a large family of children, all of whom are deceased except a son named Solomon and Mrs.' Shearer. The others were : Nathan, Daniel, John. Samuel, Peter, Joshua. Alary (Mrs. John Rupert), and Anna (Airs. Jerry Hoag).

Mr. and Mrs. David Shearer have one son, Samuel C, a resident of Denver, Colo., and traveling passenger agent for the Denver & Rio Grande R. R. He married Ella Laughbaum, who is now deceased. He has a daughter Clarice.

E. E. HEINLEN,* one of the enterprising and successful agriculturists of Holmes township, resides on his well improved farm of 80 acres, which is situated nine miles north of Bucyrus, O. He was born in Holmes township, Crawford county, in 1880, and is a son of Henry and Ehzabeth (Auck) Heinlen.

The parents of Mr. Heinlen were born also in Crawford county and the father engaged in farming during life, his death occurring at the age of 34 years. The mother resides iij Whetstone township. They had three children, namely: Cora, who is the widow of Charles Aliller; E. E. ; and Caroline, who married E. Sury.

E. E. Heinlen obtained his education in the public schools of Crawford county and afterward engaged in farming on the home place, and in 1900 came to his present farm. Here he has made notable improvements, including the building of a comfortable residence. He raises excellent stock and carries on a general farming line.

Mr. Heinlen was married to Miss Hattie Kellogg, a daughter of William Kellogg, of Crawford county, and they have one daughter, Mary. They attend the Evangelical church. Mr. Heinlen is a Democrat but is no political agitator, merely taking a good citizen's intelligent interest in public matters.

WILLIAAI L. TUPPS, a leading citizen of Whetstone township, Crawford county, 0., township trustee and successful farmer, resides on his well -improved place containing 97 acres, near the old Tupps homestead, and he was born there Dec. 9, 1871. His parents were Jechonias and Sarah ( Schreck) Tupps.

neer farm which his father, Jacob Tupps, entered from the gfovernment when he came here from Pennsylvania, and it has never been out of the family. The father of Mr. Tupps has been a farmer all his active life and has spent his life in this township. His first marriage was to Sarah Schreck, and after her death he married Mrs. Rachel (Shearer) Gibler, the widow of Adam Gibler. To his first marriage the following children were born : Dorothy, who is the wife of Washington Bair; Calvin D., who lives on the old homestead; Catherine, deceased, who was the wife of Joshua Preble ; Homer I. ; Amanda, who is the wife of Samuel W. Guinther; Samuel E. and William L. The mother of the above children died March 28, 1881, and her burial was in the Whetstone cemetery. The father still survives and is in the enjoyment of good health although he was born Dec. 19, 1832. In his 3'outh he attended the old Campbell school and afterward, as noted above, settled down to farming. His parents were Jacob and Catherine (Whitmer) Tupps and he was the youngest born of three children, the others being: Amanda, who was the wife of Edward Campbell ; and Urias. Jechonias Tupps is a Republican in politics and at one time served in the office of road supervisor. He resides with his son, William L.

William L. Tupps obtained his education in the public schools of Whetstone township, and with the exception of three years, during which he was a railroad employe, he has been engaged ever since in agricultural pursuits. He bought this farm in Decembei", 1899, and carried on general farming, raises stock for his own use and deals in Delaine sheep. After coming to the place he remodeled the house and built substantial barns and these, with other improvements, make this one of the most valuable farms in the township.

were born: Blanche Louellen, deceased; John C. ; Bertha F. ; Amanda F., wife of E. J. Line ; Delia, wife of Isaac Beach ; Ollie, wife of Oliver Beach; William Franklin, deceased; Jay L. ; and Warren W. Mr. and Mrs. Tupps have four children : Chester E., Bessie M., Harold B. and Dorothy Louellen. Mr. Tupps is a Republican in politics and is an intelligent and wide awake citizen. As one of the township trustees he looks carefully after public interests. He is a member of Pope Grange, at Gallon, O.

SANFORD W. BURKHART,* who is one of the well known farmers and stock raisers of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., residing on his valuable tract of 82 acres, was born in Marion county, O., Oct. 7, 1866, and is a son of John S. and EHzabeth (Shaffer) Burkhart.

The Burkhart family is a numerous and respected one in Pennsylvania and there John S. Burkhart was born. An enterprising spirit brought him to Ohio in youth and in Morrow county he was married to Elizabeth Shaffer. They reside on their farm in Marion county, O., where they have lived for many years and have taken part in the useful activities and interests of that section. The following children were born to them : Sanford W. ; Louise, who is the wife of Abraham Guinther; Ella, who is the wife of John Lepp ; and Ora.

After his school days Sanford W. Burkhart assisted his father on the homestead and remained with him until he was 32 years of age and then purchased his present place from Isaac Noblit. A new barn and- entirely remodeled house changed the appearance of the property in a very short time and a pleasant air of thrift and prosperity is very noticeable. Mr. Burkhart raises- some excellent stock for his own use and grows the grains that do best in this climate.

On March 4, 1898, Mr. Burkhart was married to Miss Emma Christman, who is a daughter of Henry and Lucinda (Speace) Christman, both of whom are now deceased. The father of Mrs. Burkhart was a farmer, in Marion county and his children were as follows: Sadie, who is the wife of Silas

Hill; Edward, who is deceased; Iva, who is the wife of Rev. David Raiser, pastor of the Reformed church at Tiffin, O. ; Bertha, who is the wife of Ora Bensley; and Emma, who is the wife of Mr. Burkhart. To the last named have been born : Verda, Lester, Joan, Mildred, and a babe that died. They are members of the Reformed church. In politics Mr. Burkhart is a Democrat.

ALBERT M. ENSMINGER, formerly special examiner for the State Bureau of Uniform Accounting, fofl: many years was prominent in the public affairs of Bucyrus, O., and was favorably known as a journalist and as a member of the Bucyrus bar. He was born in Perry county. Pa., Sept. 27, 1858, and died at his home on the corner of East Rensselaer and Iron streets, Bucyrus, Sept. 27, 1909. His parents were John William Henry and Susan (Jacobs) Ensminger.

John William Henry Ensminger was born in Perry county, Pa., Feb. 2, 1826, and died at Bucyrus, O., Feb. 24, 1892. He was a son of David and Barbara (Messinger) Ensminger, the former of whom was the second son of Christian Ensminger, who was born in America, June 8, 1762, and died March 6, 1836. A younger son of David and Barbara (Messinger) Ensminger, George Benjamin Franklin, was born in Perry county, Pa., Nov. 26, 1845, and died January 2, 1869, in Crawford county, O. He was married Nov. 4, 1868, to Miriam A. Ebert, a daughter of Dr. Philip Ebert of Crawford county. No children were born to this union. The widow was married Dec. 12, 1876, to Dr. H. S. Bevington, of Crawford county, and to this union two children were born: Elwood and Rebecca.

John William Henry Ensminger was married April 13, 1854, to Susan, daughter of Henry and Christina Jacobs, of Cumberland County, Pa. She was born March 14, 1835. Of this union there were born five children, three sons and two daughters, namely : Franklin Pierce, who was born Dec. 31, 181; 1^, married April II, 1878 Anna E., daughter of Hiram and Rachel Cross, born July 3, i8s6, and they had one son, Edgar Albertus, born March i. 1880, who died April 21, 1884.; Albert Milton, the subject of this sketch;

Charles Edgar, who was born Nov. 2^, i860 married August 12, 1886, Emma, daughter of Benjamin Beal, born June 7, 1866, and they have three children - Gertrude Augusta, born Aug. 22, 1887, Arthur Beal, born Jan! 8, 1890, and Charles Edgar, Jr., born Nov. 14, 1896; Anna May, who was born May 30 1868, died Dec. 28, 1871 ; and Alberta Etta^ who was born Sept. 22, 1876. In 1866 John William Henry Ensminger moved with his famjly to Jefferson township, Crawford county, O., and in 1879 the family home was transferred to Bucyrus.

Albert M. Ensminger was educated in the public schools of Bucyrus and afterward entered the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he was graduated with the class of 1882. In the same year he was admitted to the bar and entered into the practice of law at Bucyrus. In 1885 he was first elected city solicitor and was subsequently re-elected and when his second official term ended, he became editor of the Daily Forum, at Bucyrus, and ably upheld the policy of that newspaper from 1890 until he was appointed postmaster in 1894, during the second administration of President Cleveland. He served as postmaster at Bucyrus until September i, 1898, and then resumed his newspaper connection, in which he continued until 1901, when he again turned his attention to other interests. Subsequently, however, he was more or less connected with the Bucyrus newspapers, being a special reporter for the Evening Telegraph and the Bucyrus Journal. In 1905 he was appointed special state examiner, a position for which he was eminently qualified and in which he proved satisfactory to the fullest extent.

Mr. Ensminger was married Dec. 16, 1886. to Miss Carrie Blair, daughter of -Elias and Anna (McCrory) Blair, a prominent family of Bucyrus. The parents of Mrs. Ensminger still survive and she was the third born in their family of children. To Mr. and Mrs. Ensminger one son was bom, Edward Blair, who is attending school in Bucvrus. Mrs. Ensminger is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, to which Mr. Ensminger also belonged, and is active in the work of the missionary society.

Albert M. Ensminger

Fraternally, Mr. Ensminger was a member of Bucyrus Lodge No. 156 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of Demas Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He belonged also to the Crawford County Bar Association. Few men of the city are remembered with more sincere sentiments of regret, for in every relation of life he was upright, honorable and helpful.

WILLIAM R. SHADE, who has been identified with the great Erie Railway for the past 44 years, is probably one of the best known engineers connected with this line and is the oldest one in point of service on the Cincinnati division, also known as the Third division. Mr. Shade was born at Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 19, 1850, and is a son of David and Ann M. (Sholey) Shade.

David Shade and wife were natives of Pennsylvania and from there came to Ohio in 1854 and located at Mansfield, where the father operated a saw mill for some years, afterward moving to Hartford, Ind., where he died in 1872, when aged 45 years. His widow, who was born Dec. 17, 1826, survived until Jan. 2, 191 1, dying at the home of her son, William R., at Galion. She was a member of the English Lutheran church. The family consisted of three sons and two daughters, William R. being the eldest. One son, Norton, lives in California, and one daughter, Ida, who is the wife of Amos Warner, lives at Battle Creek, Mich., and they have three sons and one daughter. The others are deceased.

After his school days passed William R. Shade entered into railroad life, in 1868 becoming a brakeman with the C. & G. W (now the Erie) road; in the following year he was promoted to be fireman and continued in that position until Oct. i, 1876, when he was given an engine and entered upon the responsible duties that make an engineer one of the most important factors in the whole operating department of a railroad. No mistake was made in according this privilege to Mr. Shade as his record as an engineer shows that his careful supervision and thorough knowledge of railroading has enabled him to avoid accidents and thereby save lives and property through a continuous period of service in this position of 36 years. As a token of appreciation, in 191 1 his name was placed on his engine as the oldest engineer of his division and at the same time he was given a letter of commendation from Charles A. Allen, the division superintendent, who mentioned his years of faithful service. For 13 years past Mr. Shade has been assigned to the most important passenger service.

Mr. Shade was married at Galion to Miss Susie Gates, who was born in New York in 1858, and died in this city in 1895 Three sons were born to this marriage, two of whom, Ellis and Elmer, died in early cWldhood. The third son, Arthur R., who was born in 1876, is a commercial traveler. He married Ella Epley and they have two children, George and Paul. Mr. Shade was married (second), also at. Galion, to Miss Ella Warren, who was born in Meigs county, O., her father being a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Shade attend the Christian church, of which Mrs. Shade is a member. In politics Mr. Shade is a Democrat and fraternally belongs to the Knights of Pythias and for more than 30 years has been identified with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

JACOB K. KLEINKNECHT, whose one farm of 82 acres lies in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., owns an equally valuable one of 93 acres, situated in Jefferson township. He was born May 10, 1844, in what was then Richland but now is Crawford county, O., and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Kitch) Kleinknecht.

The parents of Mr. Kleinknecht were born in Pennsylvania, the father in Berks county, a son of John Kleinknecht, and the mother in Cumberland county, a daughter of George Kitch. They came to Ohio in youth and were married here. The father followed farming. He was a member of the United Brethren church and at the time of death was living in Wells county, Ind., where he was buried. The mother was a member of the Church of Christ and her death occurred in Crawford county. They had the following children : Jacob K. ; John ; William, who is deceased; and Mary Jeanetta, who is the wife of William Hillbolt, of Bellefontaine, O.

Jacob K. Kleinknecht had district school advantages in his boyhood and afterward worked by the month on different farms for two years, up to 1861, when he enlisted for service in the Civil War. The company he joined was one that was organized at Bucyrus by James A. Marsh and became a part of the 56th HI. Vol. Inf., in which he served about four months. He reenlisted in the First Batteiy, 111. Light Artillery, in which he served for eighteen months under Captain Boutin, who later organized the S9th U. S. O. Vol. Inf., and Mr. Kleinknecht remained in that regiment until the close of the war and was finally mustered out January 31, 1866.

Returning theji to Crawford county he went to work on the farm of Rev. William Nevill, remaining six months, and then spent the winter in Minnesota and after he again returned to Crawford county was married and passed the following year on his wife's folks' homestead. She inherited 26 acres and they moved on it, and in 1885 Mr. Kleinknecht bought his home farm from Allen Scott. The second farm came later to his wife as a part of the old Stinebaught homestead.

On March 27, 1867, Mr. Kleinknecht was married to Miss Permelia C. Stinebaught, who was born in Crawford county, a daughter of Adam and Catherine (Ashcroft) Stinebaught. The father, a farmer and saw mill man, was born in Virginia, while the mother was born in Pennsylvania, a daughter of Adam Ashcroft. They had the following children: Mary Ann, deceased, who was the wife of Henry Bradford ; Elizabeth and John, both of whom are deceased; Margaret, who is the wife of Henry Sheidler; George D., who died from the effects of a wound received in the Civil War: Harriet B., deceased, who was the wife of a Mr. Pinkerton; Newton, and Permelia C, who is the wife of Mr. Kleinknecht. To the last named the following family has been born : Robert C, who married Mary Crawford; Sylvia A., who is the wife of John D. Snyder; and George G., Henry H., Willis W., Charles F., John C, Joseph O., Alfred E., and Elzie E. The family attend the United Brethren church. Politically a Republican, Mr. Kleinknecht has been elected frequently to township offices and has served on the school board and as road supervisor.

SAMUEL W. GUINTHER, whose fine farm of 170 acres lies in Whetstone township, Crawford county, Q., was born in Marion county, O., April 15, 1861, and is a son of John G. and Christiana (Delker) Guinther. The parents were both born in Pennsylvania and both are now deceased, resting side by side in the old Shearer cemetery. They were well known and highly respected people. They had the following children: Catherine, wife of John Witeamire; Rosena and 'Salome, both died in infancy; George, deceased; Abraham; Mary, deceased; and Samuel W.

Samuel W. Guinther attended the public school in boyhood and assisted his father until old enough to work as a farm hand on neighboring farms and was thus engaged for two years prior to 1884, when he bought 40 acres of his present farm. To the first purchase he added and now is the justly contended owner of 170 acres of valuable land. He has done considerable improving which includes the building of a fine new barn, and carries on a general farming line, raising just enough stock for his own use. He is a good manager and a practical and sensible farmer.

On Dec. 25, 1884, Mr. Guinther was married to Miss Amanda Ellen Tupps, a daughter of Jechonias and Sarah (Schreck) Tupps, prominent people in Whetstone township, where Mr. Tupps owns a fine farm. To Mr. and :\Irs. Guinther the following children have been born : Oscar L. ; John C, who married Ethel Sharrock; Ethel May; and one who died in infancy. The family attend the English Lutheran church. Mr. Guinther is nominally a Democrat but he is quite capable of thinking for himself and frequently casts his vote for

JOHN F. ECKSTEIN, who carries on general farming in section 13, Cranberry township, Crawford county, O., wher'e he owns 80 acres of valuable land, situated two miles east of New Washington, O., was born in this township, Aug. 25, 1876; and is a son of Adam and Catherine (Fike) Eckstein.

Adam Eckstein was born in Germany, Feb. 15, 1845, and at the age of three years was brought to America by his parents, George and Catherine Eckstein. They lived for two years in Crawford county and then moved to Richland county and resided there for six years, but return'ed to Crawford county, where George Eckstein died in his 69th year and his wife when aged 73 years. Adam Eckstein attended the district schools in boyhood and afterward worked as a hired man until 24 years of age, an industrious and willing helper at all times and one who made friends and kept them, and about this time was married to Miss Catherine Fike. She was born in Germany and lived there until she "was 24 years old, a daughter of George Fike. After marriage Mr. Eckstein and wife settled on the farm of 120 acres, lying in section 12, Cranberry township, where he now lives retired. When Mr. Eckstein came into possession he found a great deal of improving and fertilizing necessary and his years of experience on dififerent farms had given him so excellent a training that he soon was able to put his own place into fine condition, and during his active years was known as one of the best farmers in this section. In politics he has always been a Democrat, but has never accepted any office except that of school director. He is a member and an elder in the German Lutheran church, and when the present church edifice was erected, was a member of the building committee. To Adam Eckstein and wife six children were born, namely: Mary, who died when aged two years ; Catherine, who is the wife of

William Kessler, residing in Auburn township; John, who Hves in Cranberry township; Adam G., who follows the carpenter trade and lives at N^w Washington; William, who assists his father; and Julia, who is the wife of Israel Steiger, of Cranberry township.

John F. Eckstein attended what was called the Brick or McDougal's school, in Cranberry township, in his boyhood, and was reared to farm life. When he started out for himself he received a gift from his father, the latter giving all his children cash or its equivalent amounting to one thousand dollars. Ever since marriage he has lived on his present farm and has done considerable improving and carries on his agricultural operations more or less according to modern methods, assisted by the latest improved machinery.

Mr. Eckstein married Miss Margaret Amelia Shafifer, who was born in Chatfield township, Crawford county. O., a daughter of Adam B. Shafifer, and they have four children : Mary M., Elsie Amelia, Frederick Adam and Esther Margaret. Mr. Eckstein and family are members of the Lutheran church. Life his father be is a Democrat and has served Cranberry township one term as supervisor and two terms as school director.

ISAAC H. TUPFS, general farmer and highly respected citizen of Whetstone township, Crawford county. O., and a member of one of the old and substantial families of this section, was born on the old Tupps homestead in Whetstone township, Nov. 24, 1864, a son of Jechonias Tupps.

After completing his period of school attendance, Isaac H. Tupps assisted his father until he was 21 years of age and then purchased his present excellent farm of 80 acres, which was known as the Henry Lowmiller farm. Here he successfully carries on general farming and raises blooded horses, his stable including the five-year old Belgian stallion Kronas, which Mr. Tupps purchased in 1912, and the imported Belgian mare, Sabine.

to Miss Mary E. Snyder, a daug[hter of Isaac and Rebecca (Albright) Snyder. The parents of Mrs. Tupps are deceased. They had the following children : Laura Ann, deceased, who was the wife of David Beach ; Lucinda, who was married (first) to Eli Beach, and (second) to Adam Beach; Lewis ; John and Mary E., and two who died young.

Mr. and Mrs. Tupps have one son, Ivor Gillespie, who was born Nov. 8, 1894. They attend the Luthei^an church. Mr. Tupps is a Republican in politics, and he served two terms in the office of township supervisor.

MISS LOUISE MILLER, who commands universal respect at Gallon, 0., where she is held in the highest possible esteem, is widely known all over Crawford county and in farther sections whither her pupils have wandered as their life work has led Ihem, for Miss Miller has devoted herself to educational work since she was 16 years of age. She was born at Gallon and for many happy years her home has been at No. 240 South Pierce Street. Her parents were Casper and Margaret (Schneider) Miller.

Casper Miller was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, and early in the forties came to the United States, on a sailing vessel, and subsequently worked at the plastering trade at Gallon for a number of years and in this city his death occurred in 1861. He married Margaret Schneider, who was also a native of Germany, and they had one daughter, Louise. After the death of Mr. Miller his widow contracted a second marriasre, with John Baldinger. He was born in the canton of Argau, Switzerland, and came to the United States when a young man. He died in early middle life, leaving one daughter, Mary. Mrs. Baldinger survived until 1908 when in her 86th year, passing away at Gallon. Both she and Mr. Miller were members of the German Lutheran church, while Mr. Baldinger was of the Reformed body.

teacher even in girlhood, and as early as 1879 taught in the public schools, in the first grade, giving instruction in German. The life of a conscientious teacher is one that may not always be envied, and that Miss Miller for so many continuous year, longer than any other teacher in years of service, has kept up her courage, enthusiasm and efificiency proves the possession of rare natural talents for this profession. In these days it is not only necessary for an acceptable instructor to be well grounded in the elements, broadened by reading and widened in outlook by travel, but there are so many technical studies required and so many accomplishments demanded, that to succeed in all these branches and for so long a time, denotes high proficiency and unselfish devotion to the interests of others. All these qualities Miss Miller combines, and hence her place would be hai'd to fill, either in the educational field or in the confidence and affection . of those who have benefited through her patience and scholarship. Miss Miller as well as Miss Baldinger are members of the German Evangelical Lutheran church, in which they were confirmed when young, and they take a deep interest in the work of the Sunday-school.

LEVI BEACH, a retired farmer residing at New Winchester, C, where he and wife own valuable property, still retains his farm of 92 acres, which is situated in Whetstone township, Crawford county. He v/as born in that township, Aug 2, 1850, and is a son of Peter and Magdalena (Meyers) Beach.

Levi Beach was 15 years of age when his father died. He attended the district schools and then remained on the home farm working for his mother until he was 21 years old, when he left to make his own way in the world as there were younger sons who could carry on the farm. He was the third born in the following family: Rebecca, wife of John Price ; Mary Jane, wife of Lewis Kraner; Samuel; Laura, wife of Andrew Meyers; Elizabeth, wife of Frank Nungesser; and Charles: At different times Mr.. Beach owned farms in other sections, a valuable one, in Ohio and another in Indiana, both

In 1872 Mr. Beach was married to Miss Matilda Albright, who is a daughter of Henry Albright and a sister of Isaac Albright, the latter of whom resides at New Winchester. To Mr. and Mrs. Beach have been born four children: John H., who married Amanda Wise, and has two children - Florence and Carl; William Lewis; Oliver Francis, who married Ollie Holtzhouse, and has one son, Francis Layton; and Charles, who is a merchant at New Winchester, and who married Daisy Katsimeyer. Mr. Beach and sons are Democrats in their political views.

WILLIAM G. GWINNER,* general farmer and a well known citizen of Liberty township, Crawford county, O., resides on the old family homestead, six miles northeast of Bucyrus. He was the second born in his parents' family of eight children. His father, John Gwinner, was born in Germany and was a young man when he came to Ohio, where he married Matilda Scott, a native of this State. All their children survive with the exception of the youngest, who died in infancy. Emma B., the eldest, married C. Bear, and their two children died in infancy. James A. married Zela Smith and they live at Bucyrus and have three children; Ernestine, Eldin and Catherine. Isaac J. married Elizabeth Stribe and they live at Sulphur Springs and have four children : Velma, Benjamin, Lucile and Florence. Rachel married George T. Timpson and they live at Bucyrus and have three children : Nellie, Dorance and Alice. Cora married Israel Fritz and they live in Whetstone township and have had five children : Agnes, Stella, Delia, Hazel and Velma C, Delia being deceased.

William G. Gwinner attended the district schools in boyhood and has followed farming and stock raising ever since. He has a large acreage under cultivation as he operates both his father's land and an adjacent property. He has always been industrious

Mr. Gwinner married Miss Hulda E. Wilson, a daughter of Richard Wilson, of Crawford county, and they have six children, namely: Chai-les H., a farmer in Liberty township, who married Lulu M. Crum, and have two children - Charles E. and Josephine M.; Carrie E., who married Ross W. Spade, and lives in Liberty township; William T., Russell M., Ruby D. and Rose M., who still reside at home. Mr Gwinner and family attend the United Brethren church. Mrs. Gwinner was born in Crawford county and had the following brothers and sisters : Edward, who is in business at Bucyrus, and who married Letta Schroll and has four children - Sherman, Arnie, Nellie and Stephen; Evaline, who is the wife of William Mahafifey and lives in Marion county, O., and has four children - Lester, George, Pearce and Mary; Augustus, a resident of Bucyrus, who married Daisy Winters and has two children - Evaline and Archie; Nancy, who is the wife of Joseph Albright, of Attica, Ind., and has one son, Wilson; John, who is deceased; and Mrs. Gwinner. Both the Gwinner and Wilson families are well established and highly i-espected ones in Crawford county.

JOHN J. FALSER, one of the enterprising and successful farmers of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., who resides on his valuable farm of no acres, was born in this township. May 21, 1873, and is a son of Samuel and Catherine (Hager) Fauser.

The Fauser family is an old and respected one of Crawford county, of German extraction. Both parents of John J. Fauser were born in this county and now live in comfortable retirement at Bucyrus, where they are among the liberal supporters of St. John's Reformed church. Their family consisted of the following children : Anna, who is the wife of Eli Dinkle-; Emanuel ; Harry ; Emma, who is the wife of Frederick Houser; John J.; and George, the last named being a nephew but was reared as a son

John J. Fauser obtained his education in the public schools and afterward assisted his father until he was 28 years of age and then rented his present farm from his father and in 191 1 purchased it. He has devoted himself to general farming ever since and raises enough stock for his own use.

On Dec. 25, 1900, Mr. Fauser was married to Miss Elsie May Guinther, a daughter of George and Malinda (Rorick) Guinther, who are well known people of Marion county, O., and live on their farm there. Mrs. Fauser has one sister and four brothers, namely: Lottie, who is the wife of Leo Heinlen ; and Ezra, William, Cornelius and Emil. Mr. and Mrs. Fauser are members of St. John's Reformed church of Whetstone township, and for six and one-half years he has served as Sunday-school superintendent and as a member of the church choir. For the past five years he has been, general secretary of the Crawford county Sunday-school Association. Nominally he - is a Democrat, but is frequently inclined to use his own judgment concerning issues and candidates. He has never accepted any office except that of school director, in which he served two terms.

HUGH LISSE,* proprietor of the Galion Creamery, at Galion, C, is one of the enterprising business men of this city and a much respected citizen. He was born in Germany, March 9, 1869, and his parents were Adam and Anna (Zunack) Lisse. They spent their entire lives in Germany, where the mother died in 1900, at the age of 59 years and the father in 1910, when in his 70th year. He was a machinist by trade. They were members of the Roman Catholic church.

Hugh Lisse obtained the public school education that every German boy receives and then learned the tinner's trade. He came to the United States in 1891 and took charge of a distillery and brewing plant, for his brother-in-law, Charles Coppe, situated at Cardington, Morrow county, O., where he remained until 1908. in the meanwhile having become its owner, about 1893. After disposing of the brewery he came to Galion and conducted a cafe at No. 105 East Main street, until October, 1910, when he became owner and proprietor of the Galion Creamery. This plant had been established here in 1905 by J. E. Brinnon and since it has come under the business management of Mr. Lisse, has developed into a prosperous enterprise. He ships for eastern markets and handles local goods and the high grade of butter produced finds ready sale.

Mr. Lisse was married in Marion county, O., to Miss Elizabeth .Ranroth, who was born in Westphalia, Germany, in 1870, and came to America with her parents and to Marion county, O., in 1889. Her father, Mangus Ranroth, now lives retired, in Marion county, his age being 87 years. The mother died in 1904, in her 69th year. They belonged to the Roman Catholic church. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Lisse, namely: Frank, who is a student in the Galion High School; Gertrude, who attends the parochial school; and George, Anna, Robert and Paul. The family belongs to the Roman Catholic church. In politics Mr. Lisse is a Democrat.

DAVID ZIEGENFUS, general farmer and a well known citizen of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., residing on his finely cultivated farm of 96 acres, was born in Whetstone township, Nov. i, 1843, and is a son of Philip and Elizabeth (Kemerer) Ziegenfus.

Philip Ziegenfus and wife were both born in Germany and both came when young to America, their marriage taking place in the United States. For many years he was a respected man and hard-working farmer in Whetstone township, Crawford county, where both he and his wife died, their burial being in the Whetstone cemetery. They weie good Christian people and members of the Reformed church. They had three children, two of whom died in infancy.

David Ziegenfus was the only one of his parents' children to reach mature years. In boyhood he attended the district schools and later assisted his father on the farm and inherited the same when his parents passed away. He thoroughly understands the science of farming and pursues those methods which he has proved to be most profitable, and raises, in good part, what is necessary for family use, including cattle and stock. In 1876 Mr. Ziegenfus was married to Miss Eva Ribble, who was born in Vernon township, Crawford county, a daughter of John and Rachel Ribble, well known people in Crawford county. To Mr. and Mrs. Ribble the following children were born: Catherine, who is the wife of Peter Howe ; Eva, who is the wife of David Ziegenfus; Lena, who is the wife of John Huffman; Christina, who is the wife of Jacob Meenick; Mary, who is the wife of John Glower; Elizabeth, who is the wife of Daniel Haag; and Peter. Mr. and Mrs. Ziegenfus have had four children, namely : Magdalena ; Elizabeth, who is the wife of M. E. Otterman ; Mary, who is deceased ; and Jennie. Mr. Ziegenfus and family are members of the Reformed church. He is a Democrat politically and served one term as school director and one term as township supervisor.

JACOB WHITEAMIRE, who is a prosperous farmer and respected citizen of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., owns iS4j4 acres of very find land and devotes it to general agriculture. He was born March 7, 1850, at Galion, O., a son of Michael and Margaret (Bacht) Whiteamire.

Michael Whiteamire and wife were born in Germany. He was a small farmer there and after marriage resided 'on his own land until after the birth of four children and then embarked with his family for the United States. They came immediately to Galion, O., where their youngest son was born and the father died six months afterward. His widow was thus left in a strange country with a helpless infant and four other young children, these being: John, George, Peter and Catherine, the last named in later years becoming the wife of Jacob Stump.

went to school until he was about 15 years of age, when he started to work on farms by the month. For five years he worked in this way in dififerent parts of the county and then for four years rented land, at the end of which time he was able to buy 76 acres of his present farm, to which he later added 40 acres and subsequently 383^ acres more, all of which has been secured through persistent industry. It is excellent land and responds to the careful cultivation it receives.

On Oct. 5, 1873, Mr. Whiteamire was married to Miss Christina Cook, who is a daughter of John and Sarah (Diebler) Cook, and they have the following children : Ida Ellen, born Dec. 20, 1874, who is the wife of William Hurrell and has three children - James E., Alma A. and Ethel G. ; Emma Amanda, born Jan. 15, 1876, who is the wife of Jay Hurrell and has one son, Eugene Edward; John Wesley, who was born March 14, 1877, and who married Amanda Beach and has two children - Floyd H. and Gertrude A.; Wilson Edward, who was born July 28, 1884, and married Ida Beach; Jessie Lawrence, M^ho was born Nov. 5, 1886; Harvey Sylvester, who was born Aug. 2, 1888; and Sarah Alma, who was born Sept. 4, 1890. Mr. Whiteamire and family attend the German Reformed church. A Democrat in politics, Mr. Whiteamire has frequently been urged to accept public office and has served with general satisfaction as school director and as road supervisor.

SAMUEL A. TUPPS, who belongs to one of the best known families of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., resides on his well improved farm of 140 acres. He was born Aug. 22, 1869, on the old family homestead which is now owned by his brother, Calvin D. Tupps, and is a son of Jechonias Tupps, who reared a large and highly creditable family.

Samuel A. Tupps had public school advantages and afterward followed farming for others until prepared to purchase land for himself. When he started out wages were low and sometimes he received only a fraction of what is paid at the present time.

When 21 years old he rented 170 acres from his father and later no acres and subsequently bought the no acres. A disastrous fire destroyed his dwelling and he then sold 80 acres of his first farm and purchased his present one on which he has carried on general farming and stock raising and additionally is interested in buying' and selling lumber in Crawford and Marion counties.

On Aug. 16, 1890, Mr. Tupps was married to Miss Ella M. Whiteamire, who was born in Crawford county and is a daughter of John and Catherine (Guinther) Whiteamire. The father of Mrs. Tupps is deceased but the mother survives. They had the following children: Sarah, who is the wife of Isaac Meyers ; Simeon, who is deceased; Ella, who is the wife of Samuel A. Tupps ; and Edward and William. Mr. and Mrs. Tupps have four children : Zeno, Florence, Lester and Velma. Mr. Tupps and family attend Trinity Lutheran church. Ordinarily Mr. Tupps votes with the Republican party but sometimes occasions arise in which he uses his own judgment irrespective of part}'.

ISAAC ALBRIGHT, who now lives retired in his comfortable home at New Winchester, O., is one of the representative and substantial citizens of Crawford county and is the owner of three fine farms situated in Whetstone township which aggregate 400 acres of valuable land. He was born in Whetstone township, Ang. 30, 1856, and is a son of Henry and Sovena Albright, pioneers in this section and people of high standing. Henry Albright was married twice and the children bom to his first union were : Isaac : Xatilda, wife of Levi Beach ; Agnes, deceased, who was the wife of George Kober; and an infant son that died. To his second marriage three children were born: Charles H., George F. and Ida May, all of whom are deceased.

Isaac Albright attended the district schools in boyhood and then assisted his father on the homestead until the latter's death, when he purchased the property and for many years carried on general farming and stock raising.

Rebecca Diebler, who died Sept. 9, 1906, and was buried in the Whetstone cemetery where rest the ashes of many of the former residents of this section. To that marriage the following children were born: Lyda, who married Charles Nelson and has two children - Laura and Mildred; Alta, who married Francis N. Neuman, and has two children - Viola and Harold; Ezra C, who married Clyde Lowery, and has one son, Myron; Warren W., deceased, who was killed by a stroke of lightnings Roy, who married Alta Love and has one son, Doran W. ; Maggie, who married Harry Fauser, and has two daughters - Helen and Ethel; and Eva and Gertrude at home. Mr. Albright's second marriage was with Mrs. Maggie (Gracey) Loyer, widow of Henry Loyer and daughter of James and Sarah (Evans) Gracey. The parents of Mrs. Albright were born in Ireland, and Mr. Albright is the eldest of their children, the others being: Mary, wife of George Kightlinger; David, deceased; and Rebecca, the wife of Isaac Wolfe. Mrs. Albright is a member of the United Brethren church, while Mr. Albright was reared in the Reformed church. In politics he is a Republican and fraternally he is identified with the F. O. E., belonging to the lodge of this order at Bucyrus.

CURTIS E. HILDEBRAND,* postmaster and general merchant at Brandywine, O., is a leading citizen of this pleasant village and is a member of one of the old and prominent families of Liberty township, Crawford county, O. He was born on his father's farm in Liberty township, in i888j and is a son of John and Ida May (Shell) Hildebrand.

On both sides Mr. Hildebrand comes of German ancestry, but the families have been of America during several generations, the Hildebrands belonging to Ohio and the Shells to Pennsylvania. Both parents were born in Liberty township and still reside there. Their family consisted of two children : Curtis E. and Flossie, the latter of whom resides at home.

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farm until he embarked in the mercantile business at Brandywine. He carries a large and well selected stock and supplies the needs of a large surrounding territory. On April 25, 1910, he was appointed postmaster and attends to his public duties in addition to managing his business. He owns considerable property here, including his store building and comfortable residence, and takes much interest in the development of the place.

Mr. Hildebrand married Miss Lucy Limenstoll, daughter of Henry and Sophia Limenstoll, who have other children, namely : Christian John, Daniel Reuben, Sophia, Lydia, Sarah, Anna Martha and Jacob. Mr. and Mrs. Hildebrand have an attractive little daughter, Helen Beatrice. They are members of the Lutheran church. Politically Mr. Hildebrand is a Democrat and fraternally he belongs to the Order of Owls.

GEORGE M. KUHN, one of Whetstone township's most respected citizens, resides on his valuable farm of 90 acres and has spent his entire life, with the exception of four and one-half years, in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O. He was born at Bucyrus, O., Oct. 31, 1844, and is a son of Christian and Sophia (Stoll) Kuhn.

The parents of George M. Kuhn were natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, and after marriage they came to the United States. By trade the father was a tailor and for two years worked as such in New York and then came to Bucyrus and continued for a time in the tailoring and clothing business and then engaged in farming. He was a member of the Lutheran church. His family consisted of the following children : Hannah, wife of John Birk; Lewis; Fred; George M. ; John; and Matilda, wife of Abraham Shearer.

George M. Kuhn attended the district schools when he was young and afterward assisted his father on the farm until he was 24 years of age, at which time he married and later purchased the homestead of 80 acres, to which he added ten more. He carries on general farming and raises stock and poultry for home use. He is a Democrat in politics and has served as school director and road supervisor and has been twice chosen to administer on estates.

On Sept. 19, 1868, Mr. Kuhn was married to Miss Mary Keifer, who was born in Germany and died June 26, 1912, aged one day less than 61 years. She was a daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Shock) Keifer, the former of whom was a blacksmith and farmer. To Mr. and Mrs. Keifer the following children were born : Elizabeth, who married Lewis Kuhn; Margaret, who married Fred Muntz; Catherine, who is the wife of Jacob Carg; Louisa, who married Henry Lowmiller; Jacob; Lydia, who is the wife of Oswald Fritch ; John, and Mary, who was the wife of George M. Kuhn.

Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn had eight children : Christian, who married Laura Nefif and has two children - Isabella and George; Frederick, who married Ida Brown and has five children - Marie, Vera, Paul, Virgil and Ellwood; Elizabeth, who has been a teacher, and a very successful one, since she was 17 years old ; Anna, who is stenographer and bookkeeper for a Cleveland hardware firm; Charles Edward, who is mail clerk on the P. & W. Railroad; Elma, who is a clerk in a store at Mansfield, O. ; and Edna and Mabel, who are at home. The family attends the Lutheran church.

SAMUEL A. ZIMMERMAN, who carries on general farming on his valuable tract of no acres, which is situated in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., was born in Polk township, Crawford county, April 28, 1871, and is a son of Peter and Philissa (Eichhorn) Zimmerman.

Peter Zimmerman was born in Whetstone township, where his father, Daniel Zimmerman, was an early settler. He followed farming all his active life and still owns a farm of 95 acres in Polk township, but lives retired with his second wife, at Gallon. They are members of the First Reformed church in that city. He married sisters, first, Philissa Eichhorn, who died in 1875 and rests in the Fairview Cemetery at Galion, and married second, Catherine Eich- horn, both of them being daughters of Adam Eichhorn, an early settler in Crawford county. To his first union two sons were born : Frederick and Samuel A. ; and to the second, a son and daughter - Walter, and Lottie who is deceased.

Samuel A. Zimmerman obtained a common school education and before purchasing land for himself, assisted his father for two years, after which he bought his present farm in Whetstone township, from Maggie J. Shearer. He does general farming and keeps good stock, carefully keeps his buildings repaired and his farm machinery sheltered and has the reputation of being one of the very successful agriculturists of this section.

On Oct. 19, 1891, Mr. Zimmerman was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Lowmiller, who died Oct. 10, 1904, her burial being in the Fairview cemetery at Galion. She was a daughter of William and Sarah (Kester) Lowmiller, who were early settlers in Whetstone township. Mrs. Zimmerman was an admirable woman and was a devoted member of the First Reformed church at Galion. To Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman four children were born : Ada, Orlando, Melvin and Maud May, the eldest being deceased. Mr. Zimmerman is a member and liberal supporter of the First Reformed church at Galion. He is a Democrat in politics like his father, and has served three years on the township school board.

CARL HENRY HENKEL,* attorney at law and city solicitor of Galion, O., was born in this city, Oct. 25, 1880, and is a son of Henry C. and Wilhelmina (Sames) Henkel.

Henry C. Henkel and wife were both born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, and were brought to America by their parents when young. They were reared at Galion and married here and the family has long been a highly respected one in this section. Henry C. Henkel followed the mason trade during his active years and now, at the age of 70, lives retired. He is a member of the German Lutheran church. His wife died in September, 1908, at the age of 56 years.

After completing the public school course, Carl Henry Henkel entered the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he was graduated in 1901, before he had attained his majority and afterwards was admitted to the. bar and has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession ever since. He has been a very active Democrat and on many occasions his party has recognized his efficiency and, in addition to serving as a delegate to state conventions, in 1908 he was sent as a delegate to the National Democratic Convention.

Mr. Henkel was married to Miss Olive Barr, who was born at Galion, Feb. 14, 1880, a daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth (Chandler) Barr, natives of Ashland county, O. Mr. and Mrs. Henkel have two children: Janette E. and Oliver C, aged respectively eight and five years. They are members of the Methodist church. Mr. Henkel is identified fraternally with the Masons, Knights of Pythias, Elks and Independent Order of Foresters and has served as a high state official in the last named organization. Both professionally and personally, Mr. Henkel stands high in his native city and his influence may be confidently counted on in furthering public spirited movements that are for the purpose of advancing the general welfare.

JOHN A. NOBLIT, an experienced and successful general farmer of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., where he owns 120 acres of well-cared-for land, was born in this township, Sept. 12, 1863, and is a son of Robert and Susanna (Albright) Noblit.

Robert Noblit and wife were born in Pennsylvania, his birthplace being in Dauphin county. They came to Ohio and settled in Whetstone township, Crawford county, and through frugality and industry accumulated a large property, the father owning at one time as much as 300 acres of fine land. He was a Democrat but was never a politician. Both he and wife were members of the German Reformed church and are worthy people in every relation of life. The following children survive them : John A., Samuel; Mary Jane, wife of Benjamin F. Holshouse ; Sylvia, wife of Charles Crising^er; and Isaac.

John A. Noblit attended the public school that was nearest the old homstead, on which he has practically spent his life, 40 acres of his present farm being a part of it. This land he inherited and added the remainder by purchase. His farm shows the efifects of intelligent cultivation and the stock in his fields demonstrate that he is careful also in that industry although he aims to raise only enough for his own use.

Mr. Noblit was married to Miss Hannah Morgan, who was born in Hancock county, O., a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Shira) Morgan. The father of Mrs. Noblit was a blacksmith by trade. Her brothers and sisters were : Angeline M., who is the wife of Daniel Warner ; Mary Jane, deceased, who was the wife of George Baxter ; Richard S. ; Susanna, who is the wife of David Perkins; Mahala, who was the first wife of Vet Erskin, and Julia, who became his second wife, both wives being now deceased; Robert F. ; and William M.

To Mr. and Mrs. Noblit six children were born, namely,: William, who married Anna Wise, and has two children - Carma and Flossie; Benjamin, who married Bertha Shaftsall, and has one son, Denzel Dean; Amanda Jane, who is the wife of John H. Wise and has one daughter, Bernice Irene ; Alta R., who is the wife of Charles H. Crisinger, and has three children - Thelma, Leota and Theodore Jennings ; and two who died young. Mr. and Mrs. Noblit are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a Democrat politically but is no seeker for public ofifice.

ISAAC COOK, one of the representative men of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., who carries on general farming and stock raising on his 205 acres of fine land, was born in this township, March 25, 1854, and is a son of John and Sarah (Diebler) Cook, old and responsible families of this section.

Isaac Cook attended the district school in boyhood with his brothers and sisters and then gave his father assistance on the home farm and remained until he was 30 years of age, when he purchased 85 acres of his present farm and settled here, subsequently, as suited his convenience, adding until it reached its present large dimensions. Mr. Cook is an experienced farmer and applies practical and tried and proven methods in his work. He cultivates the grains that are most profitably grown in this section and raises enough cattle and stock for home use. He has a fine appearing property, new barns and a handsome modern residence adding to its attractiveness and value.

On Sept. 30, 1884, Mr. Cook was united in marriage with Miss Lilah C. Nungesser, who is a daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Helfrick) Nungesser, and they have one son, Irvin Lee, who assists his father and also teaches school ; and a daughter, Ada Malinda, who is a student at the Gallon high school. Mr. Cook and family attend the Lutheran church. He is a Democrat in his political opinions and keeps well posted concerning public afifairs. On numerous occasions he has been chosen for township offices and has served acceptably as school director, trustee and road supervisor.

DANIEL R. GORMAN,* a well known business man of Gallon, O., who is engaged in the real estate Hne, came to this city after three years of honorable service in the Civil war and has been identified with many of its interests. He was born near Chambersburg, in Franklin county, Pa., Sept. 18, 1840, and is a son of Daniel and Sophia (Kissell) Gorman.

Daniel Gorman and wife were both born in Pennsylvania, he in 1801 and she three years later. Her death occurred in 1877, while he survived until 1881. In 1853 the family moved to Indiana and the parents spent the remainder of their days on a farm near Newcastle. They were highly respected people and were members of the Lutheran church. Of their family of six children, Daniel R. was the youngest born. Two are deceased : Maria, who was twice married, died in Indiana at the age of 74 years, leaving children. Fianna is survived by husband and three children, her death occurring at the age of 71 years. George W. still resides in Indiana, a widower, and both of his two daughters are married and reside at Newcastle. John J. lives in Mills county, la., a widower, with three children. Susan is the widow of Joseph Rigle, has one son and six daughters, all of whom have married and reside near Newcastle, Ind.

Daniel R. Gorman was twelve years old when his parents moved to Indiana, where he had some school opportunities while helping on the home farm, but had not reached his 21st birthday when he enlisted for service in the Civil war, on Aug. 5, 1861, entering Co. C, 36th Ind. Vol. Inf., a private soldier under Captain Woodward and Col. William Gross. Although he remained in the service until his honorable discharge on Sept. 21, 1864, and was in the front of battle at Shiloh, Stone River, Laverne, Wild Cat and many other places, he escaped all serious injury, although danger came very near to him on many occasions. In one battle a musket ball passed through his hat so close to his head that it cut the hair and passing on with its swift message of death, killed a comrade immediately behind him.

After his return to Indiana, Mr. Gorman worked at the plastering trade and followed the same more or less until 1905, after coming to Gahon becoming a plastering contractor, and in this relation for years was connected prominently with the building trades here. Mr. Gorman has been a resident of Gallon since 1865 and with the exception of six years, during which he was a conductor on the Big Four Railway, he has been interested in the business above mentioned, continuing up to seven years ago, since when he has been in the real estate business.

On June i, 1867, Mr. Gorman was married to Miss Maggie Barrett, who was born in Chester county, Pa., in 1848, and was twelve years of age when she was accompanied by her parents, Lemuel and Ann

(Young) Barrett to Gallon. Her father was a stone mason by trade and lived at Gallon for some years and then went to Kansas, where his death occurred at the age of 70 years, his wife having previously died at Gallon, in 1875, at the age of 63 years. They were members of the Presbyterian church.

Mr. and Mrs. Gorman have two daughters, Bessie and Madge C. The former is the wife of Harry C. Tram, of Cleveland, O. The latter is the wife of John Weidenkofer, and they have one son, Robert Gorman, and reside at Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Gorman are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Gorman is a member of Dick Morris Post No. 30, G. A. R., of which he was commander for seven years, and has filled other offices, including that of adjutant. He has been officially connected also for a number of years with the Soldiers' Relief Corps. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Gorman have a very pleasant home at Gallon and a visitor there is sometimes favored with an exhibition of valuable and historic rehcs. These include a handsome punch bowl and spoon said to have been used by both General Washington and General LaFayette when entertained by the Barretts, and left as an heirloom to Mrs. Gorman by a grandaunt. Mr. Gorman is justly proud of being the custodian of a volume that was pres'ented to the Dick Morris Post by friends, in which the G. A. R. records are carefully preserved.

HENRY A. KEHRER, a prominent citizen of Whetstone township, Crawford county, 0., residing on his valuable farm of 120 acres, has been a public official for a number of years and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. He is a native of this township, born Nov. 30, 1868, and is a son of Daniel and Lydia (Kester) Kehrer.

The Kehrer family was established in Crawford county by the grandparents, Martin and Nancy (Brooklaugher) Kehrer, who came from Pennsylvania and lived in Whetstone township, where their son, Daniel Kehrer was born and spent his life. He was a carpenter by trade and also engaged in farming. His death occvirred in July, 1908. In politics he was a Democrat and he belonged to the Reformed church. He married Lydia Kester, who was born also in Crawford county, a daughter of Jacob Kester and she still resides on the farm in Whetstone township. They had the following children: Samuel, Henry A., Ella, William D.,_ Jacob M., Emma E., Joseph A. and Reuben E.

Henry A. Kehrer obtained a common school education and afterward gave his father assistance on the farm for two years, in the meantime beginning to work under his father at the carpenter trade, and then went to Gallon and completed his apprenticeship by working two years more. Following this he moved on his father-in-law's farm, the Peter Beach place, and operated it for two years and for five years prior to moving on his present farm he cultivated it. In 1896 he bought 75 acres from William Beltz and 45 acres from Samuel Stinehelfer, immediately beginning to improve. In 1900 he erected his handsome residence, which is one of the finest in Whetstone township, and three years later his substantial, barn, adding fencing and tiling as necessary. General farming and moderate stock raising are the industries.

On Nov. 21, 1894, Mr. Kehrer was married to Miss Matilda T. Beach, a daughter of Peter and Amanda (Cook) Beach, and a granddaughter of Adam Beach and John and Sarah (Deibler) Cook. The parents of Mrs. Kehrer now live retired at Gallon, where they attend the Reformed church. He is a veteran of the Civil war. Mrs. Kehref has one sister, Ellen E., who is the wife of Peter Neuman, of Whetstone township. Mr. and Mrs. Kehrer have two sons : Arthur C, who was born June 23, 1895; and Clinton G., who was born Feb. 12, 1903. The family attend the German Reformed church. In politics Mr. Kehrer is an influential member of the Democratic party and at present is serving his second term as township treasurer and has served five years on the school board.

JACOB J. NEUMAN, who owns one of the fine farms of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., a tract of 80 well-improved acres, was born Sept. 28, 1853, in Crawford county, but was reared in Marion county. His parents were Henry and Susan (Young) Neuman.

Jacob J. Neuman attended the public schools until he was 15 years of age and then began to work on farms by the month and continued until he was 24 years old, taking care of his wages during this time and after marriage settled on his present farm. Here he carries on general farming and stock raising, grows fruit for home use and successfully carries on all the industries which serve to make the modern farmer one of the most independent men of the day.

Mr. Neuman was married Feb. 17, 1878, to Miss Salome Dinkle, a daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Meyers) Dinkle, the former of whom was born in Germany and the latter in Pennsylvania. The father of Mrs. Neuman was a farmer and a carpenter and also worked as a millwright. In politics he was a Democrat. His children were as follows: George; Joseph F. ; Salome, wife of Jacob J. Neuman ; Lena, wife of John O. Neuman; and Elizabeth, wife of John H. Neuman. Mr. and Mrs. Neuman have had six children born to them, namely: Christopher H., who was married (first) to Delia Guinther, who died after the birth of one son, George Russell, and was married (second) to Mabel Yeagley, and they have one son, Emerson; Francis F., who married Alta Albright, and they have two children, Viola and Harold; Otto E., who married Bertha Gerstenslager, and they have three children, Harley, Edwin and Frederick William; Margaret, who is a trained nurse residing at Galion; Pearl, who married Albert Sellers and they have two children, Esther and Christina; and Blanche, who married Howard Heinlen, and they have two children. Fiesta and Gladys Lavina. Mr. Neuman and family belong to the Lutheran church, of which he is a trustee and in which he has served both as deacon and elder. In politics he is a Democrat and has frequently been chosen for public office and served three years as township trustee, has also been supervisor and school director, and at present is a member of the township board of Health.

GEORGE BE_\,CH,* who has been identified with one of the successful business enterprises, of Gallon, C, since its organization in 1908, the Perfection Road Machinery Company, of which he is foreman, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Jan. 21, 1871, and is a son of Michael and Barbara ( Bormuth) Beach. Both parents were born in Hesse Darmstadt. In 1881 the family came to America, on the ship Persian, landing- at New York City and from there coming to Gallon, and here Michael Beach has worked at his trade of millwright. His wife died in 1897, when aged 53 years.

George Beach is the only surviving child of his parents and was ten years old when they came to America. He attended school until he was 16 years old and then was apprenticed, to the machinist's trade and worked at the same with dififerent firms from 1889 until 1908, for eight years before accepting his present position, being with the Schupe Carriage Works. He is not only an expert mechanic but has ability as an executive and manages the force of 30 workmen in the factory without friction.

In 1901, Mr. Beach was married at Gallon to Miss Clara Kiess, who was born in this city, June 16, 1871, a daughter of Emanuel and Catherine (Hetter) Keiss, who have lived in Gallon for the past 40 years. Mr. and Mrs. Beach have one child, Esther N., who was born Jan. 21, 1904. They are mem^ bers of the First Reformed Church at Galion. In politics Mr. Beach is a Democrat and for some years he has belonged to the order of Knights of Pythias. He is recognized as one of the reliable and useful citizens of Gallon, exceedingly resourceful in business and law-abiding under every circumstance.

board of directors of the Crawford County Infirmary, resides on his farm of 160 acres, vvhich he devotes to general agriculture. He was born in Henry county, O., Nov. 17, 1853, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Pfeifer) Laughbaum.

The father of Mr. Laughbaum was born in Pennsylvania and the mother in Germany. Farming was his occupation through life. Both Joseph and Elizabeth Laughbaum are now deceased, their burial having beeh in Sandusky township. They had the following children : Nancy, who is the wife of John H. Beltsing; Emanuel R.; Isaac A., Allen ; Samantha J., who is the wife of Joseph Parr; Amanda E., who is the wife of Norman Palmer; Ida, who is the wife of George Weaks; Clement L.; Winona, who is the wife of William Walters; and Delia, who is the wife of Samuel Cole.

Isaac A. Laughbaum went to school in boyhood but was yet young when he began to engage, to some extent, in farming and has continued along the same line all his life. His first purchase of land was 40 acres of his present farm, which he bought from his father-in-law and later the remainder came to his wife throug-h inheritance. On Oct. 9, 1875, he was married to Miss Susan Shearer, a daughter of Adam and Hannah - (Clark) Shearer. The father of Mrs. Laughbaum was thrice married and she is the only surviving child of his second union, two having died in infancy.