Sandusky County, Ohio - Chapter 25: Miscellanea, 1909 (part 5 of 18)

David Daub was about ten years old when his parents moved from York County, Pennsylvania, to Lancaster County, where he was educated and grew to man's estate. On February 20, 1864, he enlisted at Philadelphia in Company B, in the 45th Penna. Vol. Inf., and served throughout the entire war, participating in many important battles, including the Battle of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and the Battle of Petersburg. On July 30, 1864, when the mine was exploded at Petersburg, he was taken prisoner and confined for a period of seven months in the Andersonville Prison, being taken from there to Libby Prison pending an arrangement for an exchange of Federal and Confederate prisoners. In two days he was released from prison and given a fifty days furlough after which he returned to the regiment and served on guard duty until the close of the war, being discharged July 17, 1865, at Alexandria, Virginia. After the war he came to Sandusky County, Ohio, and located on a farm of 120 acres in Jackson Township, where he followed farming in a general way until April, 1901, when he came to Burgoon, where for a number of years he was engaged in the hardware business and acted as agent for farming implement firms. His hardware establishment was destroyed by fire on February 23, 1908, since which time he has been living in retirement. Mr. Daub still owns his farm, which is operated by his sonin-law, J. I. Rinebolt, and has an interest in a gas plant in this locality.

August 27, 1868, Mr. Daub was married to Lydia Shale, a daughter of John and Katherine (Crites) Shale, who were among the early settlers of Sandusky County. Mr. ,and Mrs. Daub became parents of the following children: Alice D., married Charles Ritzman, of this county and has one child, Leona M.; Sarah C., lives at home; Minnie V., married William White, of Turner, Michigan, and they have two children, Garrett and Virgi; Charlotte, married Elmer White, a brother of William. White, her sister's husband, and they reside in Gratiot County, Michigan, and have five children; Daisy, Clarence, U. V., Annie and Emma, twins; U. V., who lives on the home farm in Jackson Township, married J. I. Rinebolt, and has one child, Gertrude; Lillie, died aged five years.

Mr. Daub is a member of the G. A. R., Eugene Rawson Post, of Fremont, Ohio. He takes an active interest in politics, has served as road supervisor, and was appointed by the County Commissioners to see that old soldiers without money were given a proper burial. He is a member of the Evangelical Union Church.

JOSEPH MEYER, who for many years has been prominently identified with affairs in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, is a prosperous farmer. He was born in that township March 9, 1854, and is a son of Jacob and Regina (Zecher) Meyer.

Jacob Meyer was born in Alsace-Lorraine, Germany, and in 1837 emigrated to the United States. Early in the forties he moved to Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and settled in the woods near where is now the village of Erlin. He lived here amid primitive conditions, struggling early and late to make a 'home and clear his land. Wolves abounded in those days and were troublesome, and many lived a long and useful life, honored and respected by his neighbors, and died in 1808. His wife died some three years before, on January 10, 1895. She also was a native of Alsace-Lorraine and came to this country in 1831. They were parents of the following children: Louisa, wife of Andrew Rimmelspach of Ballville Township; Regina, widow of Sebastian Walby, and a resident of Jackson Township; Mary, who lives in Ballville Township ; Joseph, and Ambrose, who also resides in Riley Township. Mr. Meyer was a Democrat in politics and for years served as trustee of Riley Township.

Joseph Meyer was| reared and educated in his native township, and has always engaged in farming. He is the owner of a valuable farm: of 107 acres, all under a high state of cuttivation and improved with good substantial buildings. He follows general farming avid stockraising and in the management of his affairs has displayed superior business qualifications. He was for six years treasurer of the township and also was for a period a member of.the School Board.

On November 15, 1880, Mr. Meyer was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Susan Meyer, a daughter of. John C. Meyer, late of Riley Township. Her death occurred July 17, 1897, and she is survived by her husband and the following children: Urban A., of Riley Township; Othmar A., of Riley Township, manager of the Erlin Elevator; William J., Garold, Clatus W., Dorothy E., and Celesta R. Religiously, the family belong to St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Fremont.

JAMES D. BENNER, a leading agriculturist of Washington Township, residing on a fine farm of 128 acres, of which twenty acres are in timberland, was born June 16, 1835, in Union County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Mathias and Elizabeth (Overmyer) Benner, and a grandson of John Benner.

Mathias Benner came to Sandusky County in 1844 and resided here the remainder of his life. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Overmyer, who also died in this county, and to them were born the following children: Harriet, who was first united with Samuel Reed, by whom she had one son, Edwin, and after whose death she married Henry Sweet, which union resulted in the following children - Mary, Sadie, Lawrence and William; Mary Jane, who married Adam Hensel, and is the mother of one son and one daughter, James D. and Mabel; Charles E., who is now deceased; James, the subject of this record; and William Henry, who is a resident of Fremont, Ohio.

James Benner came to Sandusky County in 1844 with his parents and was reared here and attended the district schools of this township. In 1864 he enlisted in Company K, 69th Ohio Vol. Inf., and served until the close of the Civil War, his company during this period being on

In June, 1857, Mr. Benner married Rebecca Thierwechter, who died in 1894. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Thierwechter, who came from Berks County, Pennsylvania, and settled in Washington Township on this farm. Mr. and Mrs. Benner were the parents of the following children: Charles E., James M., Mary Ann, Calvin A., Sarah, Frank, Luella May and William Henry. Those deceased are Mary Ann and William Henry. Charles E. Benner, who operates the home farm for his father, married Jane Bowersox, a daughter of E. S. and Cordelia (Overmyer) Bowersox, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Sandusky County. Charles: E. Benner and wife have nine children, namely: Irwin A., who is a carpenter by trade; Winnifred, who married J. F. Doll, of Sandusky County; James G., who is employed at the county farm; Pearl L., who resides at home; Ola V., who is a student at the Fremont Business College; and Forest G., Golland, Lulu and Harold, all attend the Washington Township schools. James M., second son of James Benner, married Nellie Gates and they reside in Chicago. Calvin A., who married Margaret Wolfe, resides in Sandusky County. Sarah, who married Charles Waitman, has one child, Luella. Frank, who has been twice married, has two sons by his second union, with Alvesta Cramb, Floyd and Howard. His first marriage was with Effie Hetrick, who is deceased. Luella May, the youngest daughter of James Benner and wife, married Charles Glatz and they have one son, James Monroe.

Mr. Benner takes an active interest in the success of the Republican party, but has never cared to hold office. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

GUSTAVUS A. WRIGHT, a venerable and respected citizen of Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, is the owner of a farm of thirty acres in section 10. He was born in Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, October 22, 1837, and is a son of Gustavus and Julia (Braley) Wright. The paternal grand- father Wright was one of twelve brothers who came from Scotland and settled near St. Albans, Vermont. He lived there as a boy when the battle was fought at Plattsburg, and later he moved to that place.

Gustavus Wright, father of the subject of this record, was born near Plattsburg, New York, in 1813, and was reared in that vicinity. In 1832 he emigrated to Sandusky County, Ohio, and located in Townsend 'Township, where he lived some years. He cleared land at ten dollars an acre, and in that way got his start. About the year 1840 he moved to Riley Township, where he lived on a farm in section 35 until his death, which occurred February 14,1849. He was married to Julia Braley, who was born in Connecticut and after her husband's death lived in Michigan, where she died in 1850. Of their chitaren, two survive, namely: Gustavus 4. and Alpheus A., the latter being a res#fent of Knox County, Nebraska.

Gustavus A. Wright was reared in Riley Township, -avfl there, in 1845, began attending school in an old log cabin, which was taught by Frank Merriman, a well-known pioneer teacher of this vicinity. He became an orphan at the early age of thirteen years and thus was early thrown upon his own resources. He is mainly a self educated and a self made man, all that he possesses being the result of his own labor and endeavor. For a time he was employed by James Woolworth in the manufacture of ax and other handles from hickory, but farming has been his principal occupation through life. He is a Republican in politics, with independent tendencies, and his first presidential vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

On October 25, 1860, Mr. Wright was joined in marriage with Miss Mary A. Gibbs, a daughter of Jonas Gibbs, a prominent early resident of the township. The following children were their offspring: Hosea V. of Riley Township; Emma J., deceased; Lillie A., wife of Ira Beck of Riley Township; Ciara, wife of Frank Lindsay of Riley Township; Martha, wife of Clarence Jones of Riley Township; Mrs. Mella Daniels, a widow residing in Riley Township; Ida M., of Riley Township;

Frank E., who lives near Adrian, Michigan; John B. of Fremont; Ernest L. of Riley Township; and Hazel, wife of Charles Miller of Riley Township. Thus, Mr. Wright has ten children living and has thirty-five grandchildren. The mother of this family died in May, 1892. Mr. Wright formed a second: marital union December 5, 1895, with Mrs. Margaret (Dailey) Cramer, widow of J. E. Cramer, of Fostoria, Wood County, Ohio. 'Religiously, he is a member of the United Brethren in Christ Church.

THE LEHR AGRICULTURAL COMPANY, one of Fremont's most important and prosperous manufacturing concerns, in which a large amount of capital is invested and commensurate returns realized, was founded in this city in 1873, by two brothers, Nicholas P. and Joseph W. Lehr, both skilled machinists and practical workmen.

The brothers Lehr conducted their 'first foundry with a large measure of success and continued as partners until 1890, when the growth of the business necessitated expansjon in every way and the Lehrs decided to form a stock company and erect a plant where their many lines of manufacturing could be adequately done. The present business style was then assumed and of this organization, G. F. Buchman, an old and substantial business man of Fremont, became president and Joseph W. Lehr vice president. The company gives employment to about eighty workmen, mostly skilled, machinists, molders, blacksmiths and woodworkers, a general repair shop_ being maintained, foundry work carried on, and gas engines built, while the bulk of manufacturing includes sulky-cultivators, disc harrows, springtooth harrows, peg-tooth harrows, cotton planters, stock cutters, land rollers, clod crushers, road scrapers and sanitary hog troughs.

Nicholas P. Lehr, of the above company, was born and educated in Monroe County, Michigan. At the age of fourteen years he went to Toledo, Ohio, and there learned the coachsmith and blacksmith trades. He became an expert and before coming to Fremont, in 1873, he worked in many large cities over the country, including: Cincinnati, New York,

Philadelphia and New Haven, coming to this city from the latter place. Joseph W. Lehr was also born in Monroe County, Michigan, and he learned the foundry business at Toledo, where he later went into the business, conducting it there for several years before coming to Fremont. He married Miss Rosa Schmidt, who died in the fall of 1908. She is survived by six children, namely: Flavia, Leona, Cyril, Louis, Rose Mary and Esther. Joseph W. Lehr and family reside in one of the finest homes on Birchard Avenue, a handsome stone residence which he has recently built. Both Nicholas P. and Joseph W. Lehr are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. They are identified with the great Catholic society, the Knights of Columbus.

CHARLES A. WERTH, a well-known citizen and member of a highly respected family of Riley Township, Sandusky County, resides on his carefully cultivated farm of eighty acres which is one of the best producers in this section. He was born in Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, February 25th, 1874, and is a son of Lewis and Minnie (Wott) Werth.

The venerable father of Mr. Werth was born in Mecklenberg, Germany. In 1853 he crossed to the United States, making the voyage in a sailing vessel, which consumed eleven weeks and three days before the family landed in New York City. From there they made their way to Buffalo and thence, by lake, to Sandusky, Ohio. They settled in the vicinity of Venice, Ohio, where they lived for some years and then moved to Sandusky Township, Sandusky County. In 1875, Mr. Werth and his family moved to Riley Township, where he has since lived. He is a Democrat in his political views but has never sought to hold office. He married Minnie Wott, who is some years younger than himself, and. they have four living children: John F., Charles A.. Clara M., wife of L. S. Hirt, and Anna, wife of William Martin, all being residents of Riley Township.

and secured a public school education. His business has been farming and his well cultivated land shows that he has given it intelligent care. He raises wheat, corn, oats and hay and enough stock for his own use.

On June 18, 1902, Mr. Werth was married to Miss Augusta Wobser, a daughter of the late August Wobser, formerly a farmer in Townsend Township, and they have one son, Karl L., a sturdy little fellow born February 16, 1908. Mr. Werth and wife are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Clyde. In politics he is a Democrat in National affairs, but in local matters claims the right to vote as his judgment dictates. He is only in middle. life but he has witnessed many changes in the neighborhood in which he lives, particularly in methods of farming. He remembers seeing the first wheat binder that was ever introduced here, when he was about seven years old, and the gradual entrance of what he now considers necessary farm machinery. He remembers also the excitement caused in this section when the first steam traction engine appeared.

JOSEPH WAGGONER, one of the leading citizens of Hessville, and owner of a fane farm of eighty acres in Washington Township, was born April 19, 1843, in Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of Daniel and Susanna (Overmyer) Waggoner, and a grandson of John and Mary (Bowman) Waggoner, all of whom were natives of America.

The Waggoner family was established in this country by John Waggoner, the greatgrandfather of Joseph Waggoner, who came from Alsace Lorraine, Germany, and located at Hagerstown, Maryland. He was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and served as a private in the bodyguard regiment.of General Washington.

To Daniel and Susanna Waggoner, parents of Joseph Waggoner, the following children were born: Louisa, who married J. L. Loose and they have three children living - Ida, Mary and Elam; Joseph; John, who is now deceased, married Lucinda Burnham, by whom he had one daughter, Grace; Amos E., married Laura Saine, and has one child, Clyde M.;

Joseph Waggoner has resided all his life in Sandusky County and is a man of public spirit and enterprise, always taking an active interest in all that concerns the welfare of the community in which he lives. He has served twenty-four years continuously as justice of the peace, and has served his township in all other offices. He was married to Isabel L. Karchner, who is a daughter of Benjamin and Eliza- 'beth (Box) Karchner, and their union resulted in the birth of the following children: Horatio A., who married Hattie Fought, has two children, John F. and Lila Marie; Harry J., who married Estella Wingard; and Alice Maud, who died November 24, 1880. Politically, Mr. Waggoner is a Democrat, and the family holds membership with the Reformed Church of Hessville.

LUTHER GIBBS is a prominent farmer and stock dealer of Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, where he is the owner of 340 acres of valuable farm land. He was born in that township, as was his father, Jason Gibbs, who is well remembered by the citizens of ae community.

Jason Gibbs was a son of Jonas and Recuel Gibbs, who came from New York State at an early date and were among the pioneers of Riley Township." They settled in the woods, made a clearing and erected a cabin, and lived amid pioneer conditions. One of their sons, Isaac Gibbs, was killed in this vicinity by the Indians. influential farmer and lived all his life in Riley Township, his death occurring on the old home place on January 9, 1905. He was married to Elizabeth Coonrod, also a native of Sandusky County, and they reared four sons, namely: Albert J.'of Riley Township; Luther, subject of this record; Burton of Clyde, Ohio; and John, who lives in Norman, Oklahoma. ; The father of this family was a Republican in politics, and was influential in moulding the affairs of his neighborhood.

stock raising, and buys and+«sells and ships stock, dealing extensively. His farm is wel improved, and all under a high state of cultivation, being one of the best tracts in this part of the country. He is a Republican in politics and is serving on the School Board. He was trustee of the township for three years, and during a part of the time was president of that body.

Mr. Gibbs was united in marriage with Miss Myra Beebe, who was born in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a daughter of the late William Beebe. The following are the offspring of this marriage: Clara G., widow of Leroy Parks of Riley Township; Alva J. of Riley Township; Viola M., wife of Henry Pearson of Fremont; Frank L. of Fremont; Pearl, wife of Leon Jones of Townsend Township; Hazel, wife of Albert Miller of Townsend Township; Viva, wife of John Pearson of Riley Township; Denzil C. of Riley Township; and Gladys. Fraternally, Mr. Gibbs is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees at Fremont.

ADAM WEIKER is a_ prosperous farmer of Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is the owner of a fine farm of 105 acres. He was born in' this township, July 23, 1866, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Byers) Weiker, both natives of Germany.

Jacob Weiker was born October 13, 1826, and was in his nineteenth year when he emigrated to America. He at that time settled in Sandusky County, Ohio, first locating at Four-Mile House in Sandusky Township, and lived there a number of years, and began farming, and then settled in the woods of Riley Township on the farm now owned by the subject of this sketch, and cleared and improved the place. He was one of the substantial men of the township and was widely known among its citizens. After a long and useful life, his death occurred March 5, 1909. Jacob Weiker was first married to Elizabeth Caspers, and they had two children, of whom one is living, Peter, who lives in North Dakota. His second. wife, who in maiden life was

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Elizabeth Byers, died December 12, 1878. They were parents of seven children, of whom four are living, as follows: Anna Oe wife of Daniel Ehrman, of Michigan; Adam; Mary, wife of John F. Karbler, of Erlin, Ohio; and Jacob, who lives in Riley Township. The father of this family was a Democrat in. politics, and religiously was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Fremont. .

Adam Weiker was reared on the farm on which he now lives and attended the district school and worked on the farm in his youth. He has always followed general farming, making no specialty, and has made steady progress in a business 'way. He also is a Democrat in politics, and takes an earnest interest in» the affairs of the community.

On August 20, 1901, Mr. Weiker was married to Eliza M. Ankney, who was born in Paulding County, Ohio, and is a daughter of George and Maria (Myers) Ankney. Her mother is deceased and her father still resides in Paulding County. Our subject and his wife have two children, Carl and Mildred E. They are members of the Grace Lutheran Church at Fremont.

ARTHUR C. FRANK, a representative business - citizen of Lindsey, cashier of the German Banking Company and also the owner 'of property in Henry County, Ohio, was born at Napoleon, Ohio, Juné 7, 1881, and is a son -of Daniel G. and Catherine (Reimund) Frank.

Daniel G. Frank was born at Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Adam and Catherine Frank. He married Catherine Reimund, who was born in Henry County, Ohio, and they became the 'parents of the following children; Arthur C.; Ernest, who is a printer residing at Detroit, Michigan, married Althie Heliger; William, who is engaged in a grain business at Frankfort, Indiana; Cora, who teaches school; and Ray, who attends school at Napoleon.

_ Arthur C. Frank attended the public schools at Napoleon and after leaving the High School became a student in the National Correspondence School of Washington, D. C., and later took a commercial course in the Tri-State

Business College, at Toledo, Ohio. For several years afterward, Mr. Frank put his education to a practical test in different lines of business and prior to coming to the Lindsey financial institution, filled the position of clerk for the Ohio German Fire. Insurance Company, of Toledo. Mr. Frank maintains his home at Lindsey, but he still retains property in the pleasant town of Napoleon, consisting of a

On September 10, 1906, Mr. Frank was married to Miss Madge Yeager, a daughter of Rolandus and Anna.(Gillman) Yeager, residents of Napoleon. _Mrs. Frank has two sisters and one brother - Hope, Bessie and Harry, all residing at Napoleon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank have two children: Catherine, born July 14, 1907, atid Merle, born July 25, 1908. Mr Frank and wife are members of the Reformed: Church and they are associated with the Christian Endeavor society, taking a deep' interest in its aims and work. "Mr. Frank jis a. Republican in politics and in fraternal life is an Odd Fellow, belonging to Lindsey Lodge No. 668.

EUGENE MYERS, one of the Uiogivssive farmers of Townsend Townsh'p, residing on his valuable property of eighty acres, was born June 15, 1860, in Seneca County, Ohio, and is a son of Perry and Sarah A. (Brown), "Myers.

Perry Myers was a life-long Hesident" of Seneca County, where he died in 1897, when a long and useful life of seventy-one Aah ended. His widow still survives and is. a heldved member of the household of her. son. Eugene. There are two other children: Roscoe, who lives in the city of Indianapolis; and Clara, who married James Gilbert of Vickery.

as one of the first merchants, there being only two houses in the place at' that. time, He continued his business there for eight years. In 1892, Mr. Myers purchased: forty \acres of land in Townsend Township, on which he now lives, and later purchased a. second , tract of forty acfes, situated east of. his first farm. His agricultural operations. are carried on

Mr. Myers was married April 6, 1886, to Miss Susie King, a daughter of L. N. King, one of the pioneers of Townsend Township, and seven children have been born of this union, namely: Charles E., Alton F., Lloyd N., Cecil, Hilene, and Nina and Zina, twins. Mr. and Mrs. Myers attend the Methodist Episcopal Church at Vickery. In politics he is a Republican, but outside of party he takes a good citizen's interest in public matters and makes his influence felt.

CLARENCE E. JONES, one of Riley Township's enterprising citizens and successful agriculturists, residing on his farm in section 12, is serving in the. office of road superintendent in District No. 1, in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, in which locality he was born, February 24, 1870. His parents were John W. and Rebecca (Pearson) Jones. _

Rev. William Jones, the grandfather, whocame of sturdy Scotch-Irish ancestry, came from Wyandot County, Ohio, to Sandusky County, bringing with him his family, and established his pioneer home on Green Creek, in Riley Township. He was a man of sincerest piety and for years traveled through these then wild regions, on horseback, carrying the mission .of the United Brethren faith. _ John W. Jones, father of Clarence E. Jones, was born in Wyandot County but the greater part of his life was passed in Sandusky County. He was one of Riley Township's most respected citizens. He died October 23, 1899. He married Rebecca Pearson, who was born in Sandusky County, and still survives, residing at Vickery. They had three sons, all of whom have grown into representative men of this part of the county, Irving W., John aud Clarence E. The late John W. Jones served 100 days in an Ohio regiment during the Civil War. He was a worthy member of the North Riley Methodist Episcopal Church. Clarence E. Jones secured his education in the Riley Township schools. and has devoted himself pretty closely all his life to agricultural pursuits. He was married April 10, 1890, to Miss Martha E. Wright, a daughter of G. A. Wright, of Riley Township, and they have four children: Mabel M., Dessie M., Galen W. and Gladine D. Mr. Jones and wife are members of the Riley Center United Brethren Church, in which he is both a steward and a trustee. In politics he is a Democrat. He is one of the leading members in the lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America, at Vickery. Several years ago, Mr. Jones, accompanied by his family, made a journey to the far West and spent a whole summer in the bracing air of Washington and Colorado.

RUSS J. CHRISTY, president of The R. J. Christy Company, manufacturers of razors, president of The Christy Knife Company, whose products are known all over the civilized world, is also president of the Fremont Home Telephone Company, and has been a resident of this city since January 7, 18gI. He was born at Clyde, Ohio, February 10, 1862, and is a son of John and Eltzabeth (Ramsey) Christy.

The father of Mr. Christy was born in New York and the mother in Ohio. From his father's side he probably inherited a measure of inventive faculty, which, through its exercise has carried the Christy name to distant lands. The mother's people were agricultural and: the father was an excellent cooper, but before his school days were over, Russ J. Christy decided to become a machinist, and in 1879, when he entered the shops at Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, it was immediately recognized that he would prove an apt pupil Later, with trade in many of the large shops in the country, and it is safe to say that he gained technical knowledge in every one that kept adding to his skill. In 1882, he reached Erie County and it was in a Sandusky foundry that he invented what is known as the Christy knife, a utensil, that for many purposes has supplanted every former invention of its kind. Mr. Christy was hampered, as many inventors have been before, by a lack of capital, but he possessed many of the qualities which have made his fellow citizens, the now famous Wright Brothers, successful, one of these being courage and the quality of perseverance in the face of dis- couragement. He worked until he received his patent, then kept his invention before the public, and in the course of time its utility was so recognized that he was able to secure backing _ for its manufacture. The first Christy knives were put on the market in 1888 at Sandusky, Ohio, and a company for manufacturing' same was organized at Fremont, Ohio, in 1891, where the factory is now located.

As soon as the invention was properly introduced to the trade, the success of the knives was beyond all question, their superior advantage being immediately recognized. Mr. Christy has made several improvements on his original _ knife, and at present, the Christy products are known and recognized as standard throughout the world.

The R. J. Christy Company are a successful corporation manufacturing safety razors, the invention of Mr. Christy, and employ one hundred people on this work alone. In quality and utility, the razor is in the same class as the Christy knife, having become a standard article and recognized as an indispensable accessory everywhere.

Mr. R. J. Christy married Miss Amelia Myers, of Sandusky City, and they have four children: Fay, Arthur, LaMar and Clyde. The family home is a beautiful residence at No. 804 Hayes Avenue.

LEONHARD SCHNEIDER, one of Rice Township's prominent and public-spirited citizens, who acceptably served for six years as township trustee, is the owner of 115 acres of fine land, seventy-four acres being in the home farm. He is a native of Austria, born August 31, 1842, and is a son of Martin and Mary A. Schneider. *

When he was in his: seventeenth year, the parents of Mr. Schneider emigrated to America, coming directly to Sandusky County and settling in the woods, in Rice Township, Mr. Schneider's present productive farm, being that same tract of wild, uncleared land. The mother was sick during the voyage to this country and died two days after the arrival in Fremont, but the father lived to extreme old age, dying in 1897, when 92 years old. Of their children the followiing are still living: John

G., of Ballville Township ; Leonhard; Martin, of California; Johanna, wife of Frederick Fisher, of Fremont; and Mary, residing in Sandusky. Township.

_ Leonhard Schneider assisted his father for some years after coming to Rice Township and then engaged in agricultural pursuits for himself, and through continued industry and good management, he has acquired his present valuable property. In April, 1870, he was married to Rosa Binsack, of Riley Township, and they have five children, namely: Annie, wife of Albert Darr, of Rice Township; Ida, wife of Charles Moser, of Fremont; Rudolph M., of bridge construction department of the Lake Shore Railroad and Arnold, of Fremont. Mr. Schneider and family are members of the St. Joseph'Catholic Church at Fremont. In politics he is a Democrat.

C,Ro TRUESDALL, (MM. D., 'one of - Fremont's most prominent physicians, has been in practice in this city since 1891 and maintains offices at No. 317 Birchard Avenue. He was born in North Monroeville, Huron County, Ohio, June 23, 1866, and is a son of James and Jane (Reed) Truesdall.'

Dr. Truesdall was rearedjat North Monroeville and received a preliminary education in the public schools at that place. He completed a classical course in Oberlin College, and received his professional training as a stt1- dent in the Chicago Homeopathic College at Chicago, Illinois. He was graduated from the latter institution in I891 and immediately thereafter moved to Fremont, Ohio, where he has since been in active and successful practice. He is a member of the Ohio State Medical Association.

Dr. Truesdall was married to Miss Elizabeth West, a daughter of Henry West, and two children have been born to them, Hiram and Mary Elizabeth. Religiously, he is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, to which his wtfe also belongs. Fraternally, he is prominent in Masonic circles.

trustees, is a member of an old pioneer family of this section, his grandfather, John Fetterman, having settled here as soon as he came from Perinsylvania. Mr. Fetterman was born on his present farm, in Sandusky County, Ohio, January 24, 1869, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Fought) Fetterman.

The parents of Mr. Fetterman still survive and reside on the home farm of 120 acres, in _ Rice Township, on which George Fetterman was born. He has been a leading citizen of his township and has been. elected on the Democratic ticket to local offices, serving as constable for some years. With his wife he belongs to the Lutheran Church. They have three sons, Irvin, Frank and Wesley, all residents of Sandusky County.

Irvin Fetterman was reared on the home farm and attended the public schools of his township. He has always given his attention ' to agricultural pursuits and has reaped satisfactory results from his life of industry. Mr. Fetterman has made many improvements on the place and owns considerable stock. On April 21, 1891, he was married to Miss Almeda King, who was born in Rice Township, a daughter of George King, a prominent citizen, and they have two children, Ada and Neva. Mr. Fetterman and wife are members of the Lutheran Church at Four Mile House. In politics he is a Democrat and is serving very acceptably as a trustee of his township, taking an interest in his duties and performing them faithfully.

GEORGE H..WAGGONER, one ot Sandusky Township's prominent citizens and successful farmers and stock raisers, belongs to one of the old pioneer families of Sandusky County. He was born in Washington Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, November 10, 1851, and is a son of Samuel and Sarah (Miller) Waggoner, a grandson of George Waggoner and a greaterandson of John Waggoner, the latter of whom was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and at one time a member of the body 'guard of General Washington.

panied his father, George Waggoner, from Perry County, Ohio, to Sandusky County. He still survives and resides in his com- - fortable home on Birchard Avenue, Fremont. When the Waggoner family settled in Washington Township they had few neighbors as the pioneers were just then beginning to come and for many years a log house sheltered the family and until his death, George Waggoner was engaged in the clearing up of his timbered land. Samuel Waggoner continued the improvements his father had commenced and remained in Washington Township until advancing years caused him to seek retirement, when he removed to Fremont. He is a leading member of the United Brethren Church. In spite of the weight of years Mr. Waggoner still takes an interest in public affairs, particularly in the success of the Republican party, with which he has His wife and a number of his children have passed away, but six of the latter still survive, as follows: George H.; Clara, wife of Harry Bolen, of Washington Township; Henry, of Washington Township; Melvina, wife of Charles Keefer, of Washington Township; Charles E., of Washington Township; and Hattie, wife of C. E. Wolfe, of Fremont.

George H. Waggoner was reared, to manhood in Washington Township and all his life has been more or less interested in agricultural pursuits. He was educated in the township schools and enjoyed one term at Oberlin College, after which he settled down to farming and stockraising. He owns a valuable farm of 140 acres, situated in Sandusky Township, and a second farm, of fifty-five acres, located in Washington Township. These farms are well stocked On December 31, 1907, he moved with his family to a tract of sixteen acres located a mile west-of the city limits of Fremont, on which he had built a fine home in the summer. Formerly Mr. Waggoner raised Shorthorn tattle, but no longer makes that a feature.

was married to Miss Mary E. Engler, who was 'born in Washington Township, December 4, 1854, and in her infancy was brought to Sandusky Township by her parents, who were Nehemiah and Sarah A. (Shively) Engler. Both parents were born in Ohio. After the marriage of. their daughter, they moved back to Washington Township and there the father died December 26, 1905. Mrs. Engler is a beloved member of Mr. Waggoner's household. For a number of years the late Nehemiah Engler was a man of high standing in public life in the county, serving two terms as a member of the board of directors of the Sandusky County Infirmary and also in local offices in Sandusky Township. He was a man of fine education and was one of the pioneer school teachers of the county. Of his children the following survive: Mary E.; William W., of Washington Township; Minerva J., wife of Noah Hetrick, of Douglas County, Kansas; and Perry S., of Carey, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner have four children, namely: Ora O., who is the wife of Walter Root, and they have five children - Walter O., Mary B., Perry, Eva M. and George D.; Chester "i who lives in Oklahoma; and Verna M. and Elmer E., both Be eA Gei- reside at home. ¥; Waggoner and family are members of Mount Calvary United Brethren Church, of Washington Township, of which he is a trustee. For years he has been active in the work of the Sunday School-and has served as its superintendent for a period of thirty-five years In politics, Mr. Waggoner is a Republican and some years since was chosen by his party as its candidate for county commissioner. He is an interested and useful meinber of the Sandusky County Pioneer and Historical Society.

HERMAN LINDSAY, merchant at Vickery Village and also postmaster, was born in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, January 1, 1863, and is a son of E. C. angl Julia (Lance) Lindsay.

E. C. Lindsay was a lifelong resident of Riley Township. He met an accidental death in August, 1906, at the Vickery Crossing, on the Railroad. His age was eighty years. His widow survives and resides at Vickery.

schools in Riley Township and later the State Normal School at Ada, Ohio. In 1889 he gave up farthing and purchased the general_store conducted by Robert Vickery, at Vickery' Village, and for fifteen years he had C, Daniels as a partner. In 1904 he bought Mr. Daniels' i _interest and since then has been sole propri This village taps a rich agricultural distriet "nd Mr. Lindsay keeps an assortment of reliable goods to meet a steady demand. In Jariuary, 1898, he was appointed postmaster, this being the first political office he ever held, although he has been a zealous Republican : for a number of years.

On September 23, 1885, Mr. Lindsay was married to Miss Effie Pearson, a daughter of Jonas Pearson, of Riley Township, and they have one daughter, Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at. Vickery. He is fraternally associated with Vickery Camp, No. 4471, M. A. W. Mr. Lindsay is an active citizen and takes an interest in all movements. which 'promise to

PORTER W. .WRIGHT, one of. Riley Township's most substantial citizens, having about 800 acres of valuable land in his home community, devotes the larger part of it 'to general agricultural and stock raising. He was born May 7, 1834, in the State of New York, and is a son of Orison and Esther (Sumner ) Wright.

The parents of Mr. Wright were natives ot Vermont. The paternal grandfather and one of his sons, Benoni Wright, were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. From Vermont, the parents of Mr. Wright moved to New York and later to Oakland County, Michigan, and came from that section to Sandusky -County when Porter W. was in his fourth year. They settled' first near Clyde, Ohio, but later located permanently on section 1, Riley Township.

Their log shanty was situated in the dense woods and many years went by before the place grew into the semblance of a cultivated farm. In the early days oxen were used in place of horses and Mr. Wright remembers well how prodigious was their strength. The Wrights were among the earliest settlers in Riley Township. The surviving children of Orison Wright and wife are: Porter W.; William, of Clyde, Ohio; Mrs. Nancy Gardner, of Vickery, Ohio; Benjamin F., of Riley Township; Mary, wife of Thomas McCreery, of Riley Township; and those deceased are: Jonathan, Elhanon and Permelia (Gibbs).

Porter W. Wright has spent almost the whole of his long and busy life in Riley Township. His education was secured in one of the pioneer school houses which was built of logs and had slabs for seats. He has given close attention to his agricultural industries for some years and his farm is finely improved, the residence being of brick construction, and all the buildings on the place are appropriate and substantial. Hunting ducks for market and trapping was his principal business until he was about fifty years old. Though ducks were cheap he was able to make as high as ten dol- Aars a day frequently and always received a good price. He owned close to 600 acres of marsh, a part of which he obtained from the Government. This he bought at $1.25 per acre and sold for $16,000. He then purchased his present farm from time, to time. He has in his possession a deed signed by Andrew Jackson, to a tract of forty acres which he formerly owned.

On March 22, 1886, Mr. Wright was married to Miss Emma Bardus, who was born in Prussia-Germany. She is a daughter of Frederick and Johanna Bardus. Her father was born in Holland and died about 1879, aged 60 years. Her mother was axnative of Prussia and died December 30, 1908, when aged 76 years. They came to Sandusky County when Mrs. Wright was 12 years old. She has one brother and one sister: Otto H., of Riley Township, and Ida, who is the wife of James Neely, of Riley Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Wright were born five children and of these three survive, namely: Ida M., a popular teacher in Riley Township; and Porter H. and Herbert L., both of this township. Those deceased were Emma Cecil, who died at the age of eight months; and Robert Lee, who died at the age of three years and six months. In his political views Mr. Wright is a Republican. Both he and wife are members of Grace Lutheran Church at Fremont.

D. A. HEFFNER, a leading member of the Fremont bar, has been a resident of Sandusky County since 1856. He was born in Union County, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1849.

Mr. Heffner spent his youth on his father's farm in York Township and attended the local schools. In 1869 he entered Hillsdale College, Michigan, leaving in the following year to take charge of a school, and from then on until 1875 he spent his summers on the farm and his winters as a teacher in the country schools. In the spring of 1875 he became a student in the Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, where he remained for two years and won his degree of B. A. He then turned his attention to the study of law in the office of J. H. Rhodes of Clyde, continuing, however, to teach in the winter seasons. In April, 1879, he was admitted to the bar and entered into practice in partnership with Hon. S. S. Richards. During this time, in 1882, he graduated in the pioneer class of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. Mr. Heffner has proved himself an able lawyer and in his relations with his fellow citizens has further gained their approbation as a scholar and gentleman. On May 27, 1879, Mr. Heffner was married to Miss Belle Haff, who was a daughter of Hiram Haff, a substantial farmer of Townsend Township, Sandusky County, by whom he had a daughter, Helen. She died in October, 1893, and in 1902 he married Miss Ella B. Pickett, a daughter of G. S. Pickett of Clyde; Ohio. Mr. Heffner took a post-graduate course at Baldwiri University, where he was graduated with the degree of M. A. He is a member in good standing of the Masonic order.

widow. of William D. Stine, who has resided on her present farm of 120 acres, for more than a half century. She was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, January 15, 1834, and is a daughter of John and Catherine (Rheinheimer) Stout.

Both parents of Mrs. Stine were born in Pennsylvania and they came to Pickaway County among the early settlers in that region. There Mrs. Stine was reared to useful womanhood, obtaining her education in the country schools, and there, on December 5, 1852, she was united in marriage with William D. Stine. He was born in Pennsylvania, December 9, 1827, and was a son of Philip Stine. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Stine resided in Fairfield County, Ohio, until the spring of 1853, when they came to Sandusky County and settled on her present farm in Sandusky Township. Here William D. Stine died August 11, 1885. William D. Stine engaged in the undertaking business for some years after coming to Sandusky Township, but finally retired from that business. honest, upright man and one who had the good will of his neighbors and the esteem of many friends. _He was a quiet, home-loving man, one who discharged every duty according to his best judgment. He voted the Republican ticket, but never desired to hold political office. He provided well for his family and left his widow a fine, well stocked farm. This, with the assistance of her son, she has very capably managed and its value has increased with the years. |

To William D. Stine and wife were born five children, three of whom survive, namely: Sarah C., who is the wife of Eugene Crowell of Sandusky Township; Lovina E., who is the wife of S. S. Crowell, of Sandusky Township ; and Isaac F., who also is of Sandusky Township. He married Saloma Elizabeth Bender, and they have three children: Laura Ellen, John William and Walter Sylvanus. Mrs. Stine is a valued member of the Reformed Church at Fremont.

Dr. Deemer attended the local public schools and was graduated from Fremont High School in 1892. He then pursued a classical course in Oberlin College, after which he entered Toledo Medical College, from which institution he received his degree of M. D. in 1898. After practicing a few months in Toledo, Dr. Deemer became established in Fremont, where he takes high rank among professional men.

The subject of this record was married to Miss Fannie E. Harns and they have two children, Ruth and Elizabeth. Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In religious attachment, he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Doctor has a wide acquaintance in Sandusky County, and enjoys great popularity.

EDWARD DEEMER, one of Sandusky Township's representative and highly respected citizens, residing on his excellent farm of 130 acres, situated in Section 32, settled on it'in 1870, and has lived here ever since. He was born March 25, 1837, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Jacob H. and Elizabeth (Hartzell) Deemer.

Mr. Deemer is of German ancestry on both sides of the family. His father was a farmer in Northampton County and from there, in 1858, the family came to Sandusky County, settling not far from the farm now owned by Mr. Deemer in Sandusky Township. Both parents died on that place. They were most worthy people in every way and were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Of their children, there are four survivors, namely: Thomas, residing near Easton, Pennsylvania; Edward, of Sandusky Township; Sarah E., widow of Jacob O. Bowlus, of Sandusky Township; and Catherine, wife of Jacob Stults, residing in Washington Township.

have been possible in Sandusky Township, where, at that time almost pioneer conditions prevailed. He has devoted himself mainly to agricultural pursuits and owns a very valuable farm, well stocked, and a comfortable home situated in an excellent, law-abiding neighborhood. On January-25, 1866, Mr. Deemer was married to Miss Martha S. Bowlus, who was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, September 9, 1840, a daughter of Henry and Catherine (Keller) Bowlus. Her father was a native of Maryland and her, mother of Fairfield County, Ohio. They came to Sandusky Township among the early settlers, when Fremont was known as Lower Sandusky. To Mr. Deemer and wife were born seven children, namely: Estella K., now deceased; Elizabeth R., wife of George F. Keefer, of Ballville Township ; Charles H., residing in Ballville Township; Thomas J., residing at Newark, Ohio; Annie M., wife of Cyrus F. Hufford, of Washington Township; and Leroy F., and Edward R., residing in Sandusky Township. Mr. Deemer and family are members of the M. P. Church of Sandusky Township, of which he is a trustee. In politics he is a Republican and he has always been a loyal citizen. During the progress of the Civil War he gave assistance to the government in the quiet way of patriotic citizenship, and in the spring of 1864 he entered the service. He served until he was honorably discharged in the following September, as a member of Company K, 169th Ohio Vol. Inf., being stationed during the larger part of the time at Fort Ethan Allen, near Washington City. He was a member of Manville Moore Post, No. 525, G. A. R., at Fremont, until the post was disbanded.

CHARLES B. MORRIS, general farmer. who lives with his datighter, Mrs. King, and owns a farm of fourteen and one-half acres, situated at Robertson' Corners, Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, is a veteran of the Civil War, who saw three years active service. He was born at Buffalo, New York, February 22, 1845, and is a son of John and Caroline Morris.

of shoemaker at Rochester for. many years and subsequently died there. His widow continued to make her home in Rochester also until the close of her life. They had two children, William and Charles B., the former of whom died in New York.

Charles B. Morris came to Sandusky City in 1857. As a boy he attended school and worked on farms, and when the Civil War broke out he went into the army, enlisting as a private in Company M, rst Ohio Artillery. He remained in the service until the close of the war and then returned to Sandusky City, which he reached August 24, 1865. He resumed farming and has continued in agricultural pursuits ever since, purchasing his present farm in 1883.

In 1868 Mr. Morris was married to Miss Caroline Jones, a daughter of John Jones, of Attica, Ohio, and they have four children, namely: John B., who resides at Tiffin, Ohio; James E., who lives in Townsend Township; Maria E., who married Elmer Mesnard, of Townsend Township; and Caroline B., who is the widow of Harvey King, who died in Townsend Township in March, 1909. Mr. Morris has always been a staunch Republican, but he has never accepted a political office.

HENRY A. GARDNER, the genial proprietor of the popular Bay View House, which is located on the shore of Sandusky Bay, in Riley Township, Sandusky County, owns also a valuable farm which contains 313% acres, which he has under a fine state of cultivation. Mr. Gardner was born near Troy, New York, September 1, 1845, and is a son of Samuel P. and Esther (Lewis) Gardner.

The father of Mr. Gardner was born in Vermont and his mother in New York. In 1853 they came to Ohio and settled for a time in Ottawa County, but later came to Sandusky County. They remained at Fremont for a short period, then moved to a farm in Sandusky Township, and from there to Riley Township, and prior to their decease, to Woodville Township. 'The survivors of their family are: Henry A.; Samuel B., residing in Woodville Township;

Henry A. Gardner

Henry A. Gardner was reared and educated in Riley Township and he has spent a large portion of his life here. In 1893 he <ame to his present place and has operated his hotel ever since. It is delightfully situated and has a large amount of patronage. Mr. Gardner has been one of the active and enterprising men of this section and from early manhood has demonstrated his qualities of good citizenship. He is a member of the G. A. R. at Fremont, having served in the Federal army during the spring of 1864, being a member of Company G, 169th O. Vol. Inf. He was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Virginia, and when his term of enlistment had expired he was honorably discharged.

Mr. Gardner was married (first) to Miss Nancy Wright, who was a daughter of Orison Wright, a prominent pioneer settler of Riley Township. She was survived by two children, Orison G., a resident of Riley Township; and Walter, a resident of Townsend Township. Mr. Gardner was married (second) to Miss Sarah M. Ruddock, a daughter of the late John Ruddock, of Riley Township. Her parents were of English birth. Mr. Gardner has been a member of the F. & A. M., at Clyde, Ohio, for a

WARREN A. BOWLUS, a lifelong resident of Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, born here August 15, 1850, owns one of the excellent farms which make this section of the county notable, a well improved tract of 160 acres. The parents of Mr. Bowlus were Henry and Rebecca (Williamson) Bowlus.

The parents of Mr. Bowlus came from Maryland and settled near Fremont, Sandusky County, and Henry Bowlus developed two farms from the wilderness and was one of Sandusky Township's useful and respected pioneers. He lived into advanced age, dying in 1901. He was twice married, his first wife bearing the name of Keller and she was survived by four children, namely: Harrison, liv- ing at Fremont; Mahala, wife of Solomon Wolfe, of Tiffin, Ohio; Martha, wife of Edward Deemer, of Sandusky Township; and Catherine, wife of M. Hobart, of Wood County, Ohio. His second marriage was to Rebecca Williamson and four children were born to that union, as follows: Warren A.; Annie, wife of Cyrus Smith, of Jackson Township; Henry, of Wood County; and Robert, who lives about seventy miles south of Columbus. The late Henry Bowlus was a man of christian life, a worthy member of the United Brethren Church. He was a Republican in spite of his southern birth.

Warren A. Bowlus has followed farming and stockraising continuously ever since he reached mature years. He obtained a public school education in the country schools and was carefully reared by a good father and mother and as an evidence of their teaching, he united with the church in his youth and has always lived consistently according to its precepts. In 1874 he married Miss Carrie Ingaman, a daughter of Samuel Ingaman, one of the early settlers of this township, and they have had eight children, as follows: Clarence, of Sandusky Township; Richard P., of Perry County, Ohio; Earl, of Youngstown, Ohio; Lloyd, of Wood County; Ross P., of Sandusky Township; Edna and Reebe, both of Sandusky Township; and Foster, who died in infancy. Mr. Bowlus, his wife and all their children were born on the farm on which they live, one that was formerly owned and cleared from the woods, by the late Henry Bowlus. In his political views Mr. Bowlus is a Republican.

EDWARD H. GANZ, ex-president of the Board of County Commissioners of Sandusky County, Ohio, and still a valued member of this important body, is one of Riley Township's substantial citizens, owning a superior farm of 250 acres. Mr. Ganz was born November 14, 1866, in Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of Carl and Adelina (Pate) Ganz. The father of Mr. Ganz was long a representa tive citizen and successful farmer of Sandusky County. His death occurred December .19,

Edward H. Ganz spent his school days in his own township and chose farming as his occupation in life, and, although he has become interested in public affairs and has accepted a directorship in the Colonial Savings Bank at Fremont, he has never been induced to give up his agricultural pursuits or to move from his comfortable farm home. In 1go1 Mr. Ganz was first elected a county commissioner, on the Republican ticket, having been a member of that political party for years. He was twice elected president of the board, first in 1904, and again in 1907, serving two years as such.

Mr. Ganz was married to Miss Clara Smith, a daughter of Fred Smith. They are leading members of Grace Lutheran Church at Fremont. Mr. Ganz belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows.

WILLIAM J. SMITH, a representative citizen of Rice Township and one of its board of trustees, whose excellent farm is situated in Section 3, was born in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, December 23, 1862, and is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Kiser) Smith. The venerable parents of Mr. Smith are among the most highly esteemed residents of Sandusky Township.

Frederick Smith was born in Germany and was small when he was brought to America by his parents, his father, John Smith, being one of the earliest settlers in Rice Township, where he lived until his death. Frederick Smith remained in Rice Township until after his marriage, moving in the seventies to Sandusky Township. He has always been a useful citizen and in both townships has served in the office of treasurer. The surviving children of Frederick Smith and wife are the following: Frederick, Jr., residing in Los Angeles, California; William J., residing in Rice Township; Edward F., living at Erie, Pennsylvania; Carrie, wife of Louis Nickel, of Rice Township; Elizabeth, residing in Sandusky Township; Clara, wife of E. H. Ganz, a county commissioner of Sandusky County, from Riley Township; and Amelia, living in Sandusky Township. In politics Frederick Smith is a stanch Democrat.

William J. Smith was reared m Sandusky Township. He attended the public schools at Fremont and later took a commercial course at Milan, Ohio, after which he settled on his grandfather's old farm in Rice Township, where he has carried on farming and stockraising ever since and is recognized as one of the capable agriculturists of this section. Mr. Smith was married February 12, 1895, to Miss Maude Kinman, who was born in White Pigeon, Michigan. Her father died there, but her mother survives and resides at Otsego, in that state. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born five children, namely: Mildred L., Verna A., Harold F., Ralph W. and Helen Hannah Elizabeth. As his children have reached school age, Mr. Smith has given them good educational opportunities which will enable them to acceptably fill any position in life. In politics he is a Democrat, and in November, 1907, he was elected township trustee and is now serving in that capacity.

HENRIE CLAUSS, manager of the Clauss Shear Works of Fremont, Ohio, has been connected with that concern for a period of nineteen years and has been a resident of the city that length of time. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 30, 1870, and is a son of Henry and Johannette Clauss.

Henry Clauss was an ironworker, having learned the trade in Germany. John H. Clauss, brother of the subject of this record, started what is now the Clauss Shear Works, in Elyria, Ohio, in 1878, it being then known as the Elyria Shear Company. In 1887 the plant was removed to Fremont and the business has since been carried on under the name of the Clauss Shear Company. Henry Clauss was a partner in the plant from its inception until his death in 1896. John H. Clauss is now a resident of Toledo; and John Becker, president of the company and a brother-in-law to the subject of this sketch, resides in Cleveland. An average of more than 400 people is employed in this plant, which is one of the most important in Sandusky County.

the employ of the Eberhart Manufacturing Company of that city, with which he was identified for four and a half years, being purchasing agent at the time he left the company's employ. He then came to Fremont and began his connection with the Clauss Shear Company, of which he is now manager.

Mr. Clauss was married to Miss Daisy Krebs, a daughter of DeWitt Krebs of Fremont, and they have two children, Ralph K. and Florence K. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Order of Elks.

JAMES C. BARNES, a representative citizen of Sandusky Township, whose fine farm of eighty-three acres is situated in Section 21, on Muscalonge Creek and Oak Harbor Road, has lived on this place since 1861. He was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, March 31, 1833, and is a son of Norman A. and Sybil (Parker) Barnes, both parents being natives of the same state.

James C. Barnes was educated in the schools of St. Lawrence County and at Oberlin College, at Oberlin, Ohio, and when 18 years of age began to teach school in Huron County, Ohio, to which section he came in 1850. He has been mainly interested in farming and stockraising, but for forty years he spent an annual period in the school room and was always considered a capable instructor. In addition to the farm on which he lives, Mr. Barnes owns the old Cole farm of eighty-four acres, which is situated in Sandusky Township just outside of Fremont. In addition to this, he has a third farm of eighty acres, which lies in Ballville Township. Mr. Barnes is a self made man and in the accumulation of his property he has exercised only a natural clearness of judgment and a persevering industry that has brought about large returns. He is no longer active in the operation of his farms, his son, James A., having assumed this responsibility.

On August 17, 1859, Mr. Barnes was married to Miss Frances M. Cole, who was born at Buffalo, New York, and is a daughter of Capt. John L. Cole, who was born at Solon, New York. Her mother, Elizabeth C. (French) Cole, was born in England. In his day, Captain Cole was one of the best known water men in this section. He was commander of his own vessel and for many years sailed on the lakes. Mrs. Barnes was two years old when her parents came to Sandusky County, locating at Lower Sandusky, now Fremont, and there the family lived for eight years, when Captain Cole purchased a farm two and onehalf miles from Fremont, in Sandusky County. She was given educational advantages and attended the public schools at Fremont and Oberlin College. When 17 years old she began to teach school and continued until 23. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have had four children, namely : John E., who resides in Chicago, Illinois; James A., who is engaged in farming and stockraising in Sandusky Township; Charles W., whose home is in Chicago; and Frank C., who was a conductor on the Lake Shore Electric Railway, on which he was accidentally killed near Toledo, Ohio, in September, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Fremont. In politics he is a Republican. Both he and wife are valued members of the Sandusky County Pioneer and Historical Society.

RAYMOND S. FULLER is located upon a farm of eighty acres in Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is engaged in general agriculture. He was born on this farm June 10, 1874, and is a son of Wallace W. and Clara (Stone) Fuller.

Wallace W. Fuller was born on the Fuller homestead in Townsend Township in 1848, and was a son of David Fuller, who was one of the pioneers of the township. After his marriage he purchased the eighty acre farm on which his son now lives, and there passed the remainder of his days. He died in 1899, at the age of 51 years, and his widow died in 1901. They had two children, namely: Raymond S., and Zella, who is the wife of E. H. Matthews, and resides in Tacoma, Washington. Wallace W. Fuller was prominently identified with the development of the township for more than twenty-five years and was a useful citizen. He was a Republican in politics and served his township as clerk and school director.

Raymond S. Fuller was educated in the district schools and has given his entire attention to farming. He was married in September, 1898, to Miss Bertha Miller, daughter of August Miller of Clyde, and they have two children, Howard and Corrine. Mr. Fuller 'affiliates with the Republican party but has never aspired to public office. He devotes his time exclusively tothe farm and is one of the success- |

CHARLES H. BUCK, who, for more than forty years has been a resident of Sandusky Township, where he owns a well cultivated farm of eighty-seven acres, was born December 28, 1841, in Stark County, Ohio, and is a son of John and a grandson of John Buck, the latter of whom assisted in the defense of Fort Stephenson, under Colonel Croghan, when it was attacked by the British General Proctor and his Indian allies.

they had lived a couple of years after leaving Stark County, going thence to Seneca County and there the mother died, the death of the father occurring at a later date at Fostoria, Ohio. The. survivors of their family are: 'Charles H.; Jacob, residing at Lyons, Michigan; Winfield A., also residing at Lyons; and. Harriet, wife 'of Archibald Grubb, living in. Sandusky: Township.

After his mother died, this domestic affliction coming when he was 14 years of age, Charles H; Buck left Seneca County and came to Sandusky, where, for years he engaged in farm work. In 1861 he was married and shortly afterward settled on a timbered tract of thirty-seven acres, located in Section 29, Sandusky Township, and' for some years devoted himself to clearing this land and making of ita good farm. He moved then to Fostoria, Ohio, for several years and then returned to Sandusky County and engaged in farming near Fremont. He continued his activity about his farm. until 1902, wheh he practically retired, finding it no longer necessary to labor so hard.

On November 14, 1861, Mr. Buck was married to Elizabeth Henricks, who was born March 22, 1843, in Washington Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, a daughter of Rev. Noah and Catherine (Reed) Henricks. Rev. Noah Henricks and wife were both born in Perry County, Ohio. He was an early and faithful minister in the German Baptist Church and he also developed an excellent farm in Washington Township, Sandusky County. He died at Lindsey, Ohio, and his surviving children are: John, who lives in Washington Township; Emily, wife of John Anspach, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Mrs. Buck. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Buck, namely: Emma Ida, who is the wife of Eugene Overmyer, of Washington Township; Mary J., who is the wife of M. W. King, of Fremont; and Noah D., who resides at Fremont.

Baptist Church. In politics Mr. Buck has always been identified with the Democratic party. He was for five years a director in the Sandusky County Agricultural Society.

GERHARDSTEIN BROTHERS, wellknown brick and. tile manufacturers of York Township, whose yards are located about one mile southwest of Bellevue, Ohio, where they own a tract of sixty acres, also own another tract of twenty acres in York Township. Their yearly output of brick averages between 500,000 and 800,000, and they also manufacture a large amount of tiling of different sizes, which necessitates their employing seven or eight men constantly. The business was originally established by Edward Kern, who failed in the undertaking and sold the yards in 1891 to Anthony Gerhardstein, father of Robert and Thomas Gerhardstein.

Anthony Gerhardstein was born in 1847 in Sherman Township, ._Huron County, Ohio, where he was reared and where he later operated a brick and tile yard until 1891. He then came to Sandusky County and located in York Township, where he operated the yards now owned by his sons, until his death in March, 1909. He married Theresa Ruffing, of Huron County, Ohio, and of their union were born the following children: Otto, who runs a brick and tile yard at St. Stevens, Ohio; Nora; Robert and Thomas, the subjects of this sketch; Ida, who married Fred Bumb; Herman; Victor, and Pauline. Robert and Thomas Gerhardstein reside in a large brick house, the brick of which was made by Mr. Kern in the yards now owned by them.

M. O. PHILLIPS, M. D., one of Fremont's recognized men of professional high standing, was born at Hessville, Ohio, June 25, 1868, and is a son of Dr. O. E. and Addie J. (Smith) Phiilips.

When Dr. Phillips was 13 years of age, his parents moved to Fremont, where his father was long prominent both as a practitioner and also as a druggist and useful citizen. From the public schools at Hessville, he entered the Fremont schools, leaving the High School in his last year in order to enter Kenyon Military Academy. He remained there one year and then became a student at Cornell University, where he graduated in the literary course in the class of 1891. From there he went to the Western Reserve Medical College, at Cleveland, and in 1894 was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. After eighteen months of interne work at the Lakeside Hospital, in Cleveland, he went abroad and spent nine months in scientific study at Vienna, Austria. Upon his return to America he entered into practice at Fremont. He maintains his library and office at Room No. 105, Sherman Block.

Dr. Phillips was married in 1897 to Miss Marguerite Dickenson, a daughter of Judge Dickenson, and they have two children, Merton O., Jr., and Jane Catherine. Dr. Phillips is identified with the Elks.

DANIEL S. JUNE, whose pleasant home is - situated in the outskirts of Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky Township, for many years has been prominent in the county in the brick and stone contracting line. He was born in Green Creek

Daniel L. June was born in the State of New York, and after coming to Sandusky County lived for a short time in Green Creek Township and then moved to Fremont, where, for many years he was a leading contractor in brick and stone work. His death occurred at Portland, Oregon, in 1883. He was a man of prominence in Fremont, serving as mayor of the city, and he was also elected on the Republican ticket treasurer of Sandusky County. He married Avis R. Ellsworth, who was born in Ohio, and they had three sons, namely: Charles W., who is engaged in business at Cottage Grove, Oregon; and Albert M., and Daniel S., both of whom are of Fremont.

Daniel S. June was two years old when his parents came to Fremont and he pursued his studies in the Fremont schools until he was 18 years of age, when he began to learn the trade in which his father had met with so much success. After a number of years of experience Mr. June became a member of one of the most important and capable contracting firms that ever did business in Fremont, his partners being his father, Daniel L. June, and the late Gen. Ralph P. Buckland and his son, Ralph B. Among the many buildings of all kinds completed by this finm was the old High School building on Croghan Street, which was only torn down in 1909, a portion of the site being needed for the new High School building of larger proportions. The old building was something of a landmark, having been erected in 1867. The present City Hall was built by the firm of D. L. June & Son. Mr. June has been interested in many lines of industry at Fremont and has been the Contractor for numerous handsome buildings in other places. He has always been a man of public spirit, wide awake to the advantages accruing from energy and enterprise, and in naming the representative men of the county he is never forgotten.

On September 24, 1866, Mr. June was married to Miss Rachel Ogden, who was born in Noble County, Indiana, and died at Fremont, March g, 1909. She was a valued member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Fremont, and she was a welcome addition to the city's exclusive social circles, being fitted to adorn any station.

In politics Mr. June is a Republican and at different times his party has selected him as their chosen candidate for county offices. He has been identified with the Masonic fraternity since 1871, and the Odd Fellows since 1865 and still takes an active part in lodge work.

FRANK W. MERRIAM, jeweler and optician, with place of business on West State Street, Fremont, has been associated with the business life of this city since 1885. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, November 9, 1852, and is a son of R. W. and Eliza Ann (Horton) Merriam.

Frank W. Merriam was reared on the home farm and remained assisting his father until he had entered manhood, when he went to Warren, Ohio, and there worked several years learning the jewelry trade and becoming an optician. When he came first to Fremont he entered the employ of L. G. Hamilton, an established jeweler, and after working with him for two years was admitted to partnership. For some eighteen years the jewelry firm of Hamilton & Merriam was regarded as one of the most reliable and expert in the city. Since 1901 Mr, Merriam has been in business for himself, at his present stand, his reputation as a thoroughly skilled man in his line, long since having been acknowledged. He carries a large and valuable stock and examines and fits eye glasses scientifically.

On October 13, 1866, Mr. Merriam was married at- Warren, Ohio,.to Miss Jennie E. Hull, a daughter of Elias H. and Alvira B. (Burnett) Hull, and they have two sons, Frank and Philip. . The former is interested in electricity and is studying wireless telephony at Detroit, and is interested in the insulation of wireless telephone towers. Mr. Merriam and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Fraternally he is identified with the Odd Fellows and the Elks, at Fremont.

been his home since retiring from his farm, in 1907, for many years previously lived on his river road farm of 132 acres, in Sandusky Township, which, with other property, he stall owns. He was born February 25, 1850, in Baden, Germany, and is a son of Martin and Annie (Sharp) Vogel.

The parents of Mr. Vogel were born in Baden, Germany. The mother died in 1893, but the venerable father enjoyed the celebration of his eighty-ninth birthday, on June 17, 1909. In 1852 he emigrated with his family to America and settled first in Ottawa County, Ohio, a number of years later finding another home in Sandusky County, on the river road, east of the Sandusky River and three miles north of Fremont. He was a pioneer in that section and he did much to develop parts of both Ottawa and Sandusky Counties. His present home is made with a daughter, Mrs. Christian Gasser, at Fremont. Of his three children, this daughter and his son and namesake, Martin, survive. One daughter, Elizabeth, died young. Martin Vogel is seldom absent from his accustomed place in the Lutheran Church at Fremont. He endured many hardships in establishing himself in the wild sections of a new country, but from his native land he brought the industrious habits and cheerful courage of his countrymén and long before he had retired from active work his lines had grown easy. His devoted children are proud of his longevity.

Martin Vogel, Jr., was less than three years old when he was brought to America, which country has been his chosen home ever since. He attended the public schools of both Ottawa and Sandusky County and his interests have always been largely of an agricultural nature. In 1877 he settled on his farm on the river road, which was his home for so many years, and he owns also a forty-acre tract in another part of the township, dnd forty acres more in Riley Township. Formerly he raised many cattle and had a herd of Short Horn Durhams, registered, and still .grows sheep and deals in livestock.

dren born to them, two of whom survive: Elizabeth, who is the wife of Joseph Herman, of Sandusky Township; and Jeanette, who is the wife of James Wille, of the same township. Mr. Vogel was married (second) January 209, 1907, to Mrs. Hattie Rosenfelt, widow of John Rosenfelt, late of Seneca County. She was in maiden life Hattie Aldrich, and was born in Jackson Township, Sandusky County. She is a daughter of Benjamin and Barbara (Miller) Aldrich. By her marriage with John Rosenfelt she had three children: Nora, who is the wife of J. D. Gruver, of Green Springs; Frank, who lives in Green Springs; and Willie, who died in infancy. Mr. Rosenfelt died in 1898. In politics Mr. Vogel is a Democrat.. He is a member of the township school board and is district road supervisor. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow and belongs to McPherson Lodge, No. 136, at Fremont.

OTIS DAVIS, the genial and popular proprietor of 'the Fremont Hotel, at. Fremont, Ohio, has had considerable experience in this line and has conducted his present business at Fremont since November 1, 1902. He was born at Laurel, Indiana,. June 19, 1856, and is'a son of Giles and Louisa (Jinks) Davis. The father of Mr. Davis was a man of many business interests, a farmer and contractor. and for some years also conducted a meat market at Charleston, Illinois, to which place he moved from Indiana. Otis Davis passed his early years on the farm and attended the country schools. Later he spent thirteen years in the butcher shop, at Charleston, Illinois, and in that city, in September, 1875, he took charge of his first hotel, the Charleston' House, a hostelry which established his reputation as an inn keeper. From there he went to Lorain, Ohio, and took charge of the Lake View Hotel, where he remained for five years, when he came to Fremont. Mr. Davis possesses all the qualities which make a popular host and also those which enable him to make the business profitable. He keeps a first lass house and has generous patronage. On June 25, 1874, Mr. Davis was married to Miss Mary E. Perisho, who was born at 'Charleston, Illinois. They have three children,

CHARLES F. MICHAEL, one of Sandusky Township's representative citizens and a member of one of the highly respected old German families of Sandusky County, was born December 15, 1864, on the farm on which he has always lived. It is situated in section 22 and is known as the Riverview Dairy farm. The parents of Mr. Michael were George and Catherine (Mathia) Michael. Formerly, in where the family originated, long before Germany wrested that fair province from France, the name was spelled Miegel, but the father of Charles F. Michael changed it to the present orthography after he became an American citizen.

came to Sandusky County and lived here almost a half century, his death occurring November 1, 1890. He was one of the first to penetrate into the deep woods that then covered all this portion of Sandusky County and in the wilderness he built his first home. He had learned the cooper trade and found many opportunities to ply it as the country settled up around him. He was a man of excellent common sense and his fellow citizens often desired his judgment on matters concerning their affairs. In politics he was a Democrat and when his party elected him a trustee of the township, he proved a valuable and faithful official. He was a member of the Evangelical Association at Fremont. He married Catherine Mathia, who accompanied her mother and two brothers from Alsace to Sandusky County in 1832. Her father, Nicholas Mathia, came to this country later, and died about 1845. He kept one of the first taverns in Sandusky County. The mother of Catherine (Mathia) Michael, also named Catherine, purchased 100 acres, that being the first land that was sold out of the Whittaker Reserve, near Fremont.

and Catherine Michael and they all survive, namely: Caroline, who is the widow of Levi Parker, resides in York Township; Philip T., who lives at Deshler, Ohio; George J., who lives in Sandusky Township ; Henry A.,, who lives in Green Creek Township; John C., whose home is in, Sdndusky Township; Mary 1 who is the wife of Rudolph Schwartz of Fremont; Eliaabeth, who is the wife of Henry Thomsen; of Green Creek Township; and Charles F,

Charles F. Michaei was. educated in the public schools of Fremont and spent one term at the Western. Reserve Normal School,.,then located at Milan, in Erie County: After this he engaged in farming and for a number of winters taught school. He owns fifty acres in the Riverview farm, which he conducts mainly as a dairy farm, owning registered. Holstein cattle.

On October 7, 1887, Mr. Michael was married to Miss Otillia Bellinger, who was born at Fremont, and is a daughter of the late Henry C. and Mary (Renschler) Bellinger, the latter of whom survives. and-is in her seventieth year. Her home is at Fremont. Mr. and 'Mts. Michael have three children: Walter S., Lucile R...and Helen Gould. The family belongs to the Evangelical Association at Fremont. Mr.. Michael. has always been an active citizen and has long been a member of the Board of Education of Sandusky .Township, of which he was president for four: years.

HENRY" Hi 2FUCKER,: one' of: Fremont's well-known and highly esteemed retired citizens, has occupied his comfortable home at No. 1003 Napoleon Street, Fremont, since December, 1900. Mr.. Tucker still retains his farm of 100 acres, which is situated in Rice Township, Sandusky County, and also his controlling interest in the' firm of H. H. Tucker & Sons, owners and operators of the Riverside Grist 'Mill, in Ballville Township. Mr. Tucker was born November 28, 1830, in St. Lawrence County, New York, and isa son of Nathaniel B. and Mary Ann (Ballard) Tucker.

lived for a number of years.. In 1839 he moved with his family to Sandusky County, Ohio, and was one of the pioneer settlers in Rice Township. He was a man of courage and enterprise and did his full share in the early development of the section in which he made his home and where he continued to live until within a short time of his death, when he took up his residence in the home of his son, Nelson R. Tucker, in Sandusky Township, where he died in his His wife was born

- old enough to note the wild and discouraging surroundings which it was necessary to change into a civilized and comfortable place of living. These early impressions he easily recalls and also the advances that were made, year by year, as he and his brothers grew old enough to assist the father. The time came when the old Tucker farm became one of the best and most valuable in Rice Township and for

-many years sheltered a large and prosperous. family. To Henry H. Tucker the township is indebted for many public improvements, for through his many years of residence there he was active in promoting the building of good roads, the establishing of educational centers for the rapidly increasing population, together with the introducing of good stock and practical farming methods, these various interests ma- He carried on large farming operations, raised stock and became one of the substantial and representative agriculturists of Rice Township. He also became interested in milling and with his sons conducted the well-known Riverside Grist Mill, which is situated on the Sandusky River, in Ballville Township. This mill is equipped with modern machinery and has a capacity of seventy-five barrels of flour a day. The leading brands are the White Lily and the Cotton Ball. Mr. Tucker continued to live on his farm until

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1900, when he retired to Fremont. He has long been interested in public questions, has thought deeply on the subject of good government, and his sterling character as a citizen has made his opinions acceptable to many of his fellow citizens. -He attended the State Convention of the People's Party, as a delegate, which was held August 5-6, 1891, at Springfield, Ohio, and in the following year was a delegate to the National Convention of the People's Party, which met at Omaha, Nebraska, on July 4, 1892. He is not formally identified with any political party but has prohibition proclivities.

Mr. Tucker was married September 3, 1854, to Miss Susan Walters, and they enjoyed the celebration of their Golden \Wedding Anniversary in 1904, at their hospitable home in Fremont. Mrs. Tucker was born July 3, 1833, in Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Rev. Ephraim and Elizabeth (Kline) Walters. Her father was born in Southern Ohio and her mother in Pennsylvania. The great-great-grandparents of Mrs. Tucker lived during the Indian wars in Kentucky and they had their cabin burned and were subsequently killed by the savages. The great-grandfather of Mrs. Tucker was taken by the Indians and lived with them for sixteen years and was given the name of "White Hawk." The great-grandfather of Mrs. Tucker, Ephraim Walters, lived to reach the age of 120 years. At IIO years in the presence of Ephraim the father of Mrs. Tucker shot squirrels from pine trees in Kentucky. He had the bearing of an Indian and walked as straight. By the use of strategy he escaped from the Indians. John Walters, the grandfather, lived in Licking County, Ohio, where his son, Rev. Ephraim Walters, probably was born. The latter was a man of real worth, serving many years as a pioneer Methodist preacher and also as a justice of the peace. He died many years ago in Rice Township, where he owned a farm of eighty acres, which he had secured from the Government. Mrs.

To Henry H. Tucker and wife were born nine children, six of whom survive, namely : George A., who lives in Riley Township; Wilham L., who lives in York Township; Herman H., who lives in Ballville Township; Elsie L., who is the wife of E. H. Miller, of Green, Creek Township; Arthur N., Who lives in Ballville Township; and Harry W., who resides in Rice Township, all being respected and esteemed in their various sections. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker are active and interested members of the lirst Brethren Church at Fremont. Mr. Tucker is president and treasurer of Briar Hill Cemetery Association of Rice Township, of which he was one of the organizers. Mr. Tucker's life has been one of useful endeavor and in its evening he can look back with little regret and forward with happy and peaceful anticipation.

G. F. BUCHMAN, president of the Lehr Agricultural Company, one of Fremont's leading manufacturing establishments, also enjoys the distinction of being the oldest continuous grocer in this city, having founded his business in this line in 1867, at his present location, in the Buchman Block, realty which he owns. He was born on a farm in Seneca County, Ohio, near Republic, October 20, 1837, and is a son of John and Magdalene (Kussenberger ) Buchman. They were born and married in Switzerland and both died on their farm in Seneca County.

On the farm on which he was born, G. F. Buchman remained through the harvest season of 1863, then went to Tiffin and served as a clerk in a store there until 1867, when he came to Fremont, which city has been his chosen home ever since. Mr. Buchman has prospered in his various undertakings and has been the type of citizen that commands the respect and enjoys the esteern of those with whom he comes into contact.

In 1867 Mr. Buchman was married to Magdalene Bork, and they have had five children to survive out of seven, two dying in infancy. They are: Joseph, who follows the carpenter trade; Theresa, who is the wife of Charles Babione; Mary, who is the wife of Charles Smola; Stany and Alois, who assists his father in the store. Mr. Buchman and family are members of St, Joseph's Catholic Church and he is identifed with the old St. Joseph Society.

TALODORE oF IDWARIOS, ior, many years a peaceful resident of Sandusky Township, residing on his beautiful farm of seventysix acres, lying on the east side of the Sandusky River, about four and one-half miles from Fremont, has an honorable record as a soldier of the great Civil War, in which he served with acknowledged bravery from 1863 until 1865. He was born in Ballville Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, October 10, 1844, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Miller) Edwards.

The Edwards family originated in Scotland and three brothers of the name came to the American colonies and all participated in the War of the Revolution.

Joseph Edwards, father of Theodore F., was born at Winchester, Virginia, and came to Sandusky County not later than 1828 and resided for a time at what is now Fremont, removing from there to Ballville Township, where he died in January, 1870. In the early days he was associated with the late Cyrus Birchard. He married Mary Miller, who was born near Williamsport, Penna., and of their. children, the following survive: Hezekiah, Theodore F. and George E. Three of the sons served in the Civil War: Theodore F., Hezekiah and Tobias M. The last named was a member of Company G, 8th Ohio Vol. Inf., and was killed in the battle of Winchester, Virginia, March 23, 1802. "ile" had 'served as a scout during a portion of his term of service, with General Stoneman.

Theodore F. Edwards grew to man's estate on his father's farm, in the meanwhile attending the district schools through his boyhood, and was nineteen years old when he enlisted for service in the Civil War, his older brothers having set him the example of patriotism and one of these had already given up his life for his country. Mr. Edwards enlisted October

10, 1863, in Company I, 12th Ohio Vol. Cay., which became a part of the noted General Stoneman's Division, operating in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. 'This regiment was utilized to a large degree in following the Morgan raiders and on June 10, 1864, the Union forces defeated this guerrilla fighter, at Lexington, Kentucky, and worsted him on many other occasions. Mr. Edwards was under General Stoneman's command from July, 1864, until he was honorably discharged from the service, in June, 1865. He took part in a number of battles, including Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Saltville, Virginia, and during a part of his service filled the dangerous position of a scout. Among his most prized war relics is a pass, which was issued to him in this capacity, bearing the date of December 8, 1864, which enabled him to pass in and out of the lines as necessity demanded. _ He was a member of the organization known as the Union Veteran Union as long as it existed.

After the close of his military service, Mr. Edwards returned to Sandusky County and later went to Kansas, residing in Harvey County, that State, from 1876 until 1882. He again returned to Sandusky County and in 1883 he settled on his present farm in Sandusky Township. The location of this property is exceptionally fine and is a part of the old estate given to one Williams by the Government, after he was liberated by the Indians. Mr. Edwards has one son, William C. Edwards, who married Ella M. House, and they have three children: Ellis, Tobias and Lester Miles.

JOHN A. HOLLINGER, a member of the firm of Hollinger & Dorr, in the farm implement business on Justice Street, Fremont, is one of the city's representative business men and one who has been established here for over a quarter of a century. Mr. Hollinger was born on a farm in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, May 14, 1848, and is a son of Henry and Magdalena (Shultz) Hollinger.

The parents of Mr. Hollinger were born in Germany, but were married in New York state. After the birth of their first son, they moved to Ohio, and settled in Sandusky

County, where the remainder of the children were born. For many years the father engaged in farming, but later retired and died in 1896, at Bettsville, in Seneca County, Ohio, his wife having preceded him by six months.

John A. Hollinger was reared on the home farm and obtained his education in the country schools. He was married in 1870 to Catherine Cramer, the daughter of Conrad and Catherine (Miller) Cramer; her parents were born in Germany, but were married in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Catherine (Cramer) Hollinger was born in 1848, and three years later they moved to _ Ohio, and settled on a farm in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, for many years engaging in farming, but later father and mother died on the old homestead.

In 1879 John A. Hollinger and wife left the farm and moved to Bettsville, Seneca County, and engaged in the farm implement business. Two years later he took in J. W. Palmer of that place as partner; they brought the business to Fremont, located on Arch Street and their business increased so that in 1902 they moved in larger quarters on Justice Street. Their partnership continued until October 24, 1906, when Mr. Palmer sold his interest to George Dorr except the real estate of fifty acres of valuable farm land in Seneca County, and four valuable lots in Fremont; then the firm became Hollinger & Dorr. .

Mr. Dorr was born in Riley Township, Sandusky County, June 19, 1875, and was a son of John and Caroline (Gessner) Dorr. He was raised on the farm and continued to work on the farm and also in the thresher business until in March 1903, when he entered into the employ of the Banting Machine Company 'of Toledo.

On June 28, 1904, he was married to Miss Catherine Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'John Martin of Riley Township. They have two children, Marshall and Margaret. On July 4th of the same 'year the entered into the employ of Hollinger & Palmer and .so remained until the fall of 1908, when he assumed the interest of Mr. Palmer. As the business has almost doubled itself, they were compelled to have more room and in addition