Antwerp, Ohio

Thomas Carr, of the firm of Carr& Smith, proprietors of the Antwerp flouring mills, is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born September 30, 1845. He is the eldest of three children born to William A, and Elizabeth (Holliday) Carr, the former of whom was a farmer. He was on the eve of emigrating to America when his wife died, leaving one son and two daughters. Later he came to this country and located in Yates county, N. Y., bringing with him his sister who kept house for him. Early in 1862 he enlisted in Company G, New York volunteer infantry, for three years, and did active service while in the army of the Potomac. He was wounded once and proved himself a faithful and gallant soldier. After the war, Mr. Carr, Sr., came west and located in Allen county, Ind., where he resided for a short time, subsequently removing to Minnesota, where he settled on government land. A few years later he removed to Antwerp, where he lived with his son Thomas, and where he died at the age of sixty-eight years. He was an ardent republican. Thomas Carr was reared to the life of a farmer in Yates county, N. Y., being but four years of age at the time his father came to America. He received his educational training in the common schools. At the age of seventeen years he started out in life as a teamsterand for - six years was in the employment of Solomon D. Weaver. During this time he was sent west with a four-horse team, and for several years handled ship timber. Mr. Carr had but little when he began his business life, but he has been successful in his ventures and has become well-to- do. Upon leaving the employ of Mr. Weaver he purchased seventy-four acres of land in Allen county, Ind., from which he cut the timber and made improvements. He then rented a farm at Oxbow, where for four years he tilled the soil. In 1874 he located upon land in Maumee township, where he owned 200 acres, residing there for thirteen years. He sold his Indiana property, and, in 1888, purchased in company with J. H. Chester, the Antwerp flouring mills, which he operated in connection with farming. Mr. Carr owns good village property, and his success in life is due to his energy and economy. He isa self-made man, liberal minded and benevolent. Politically he is a republican and served as trustee of Crane township, for eight successive years. Mr. Carr is a member of the I. O. O.F. In April, 1868, he was married to Miss Sarah Nelson, a native of Allen county, Ind. She died early in 1870, leaving a named Alice, now the wife of L. Durfey, of Crane townsbip. Carr married again March 26, 1871, Miss Ruth Foster, of Paulding county, and the daughter of Edward Foster. Their children are: Frank, Mina, Olive, Edward and Alfred (twins), Lulu, Joseph and Ralph. Mrs. Carr, who was born in Harrison county, Ohio, in 1853, isa valued member lof the Methodist Episcopal church.

Passage source: Historical Atlas of Paulding County Ohio, published 1892.

John Cromley, was born in Hancock county, Ohio on the first day of December, 1851, and is the son of Jonas and Mary (Beard) Cromley. He was educated in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until he reached his majority. He engaged in farming, which oc cupation he followed until 1888, when, in company with his brother, he embarked in the livery business in Antwerp. In 1889 his brother retired from the firm, and Mr. Cromley has acted as sole proprietor of the estabment since. His business is well equipped and he is in the possession of a large and lucrative trade. Mr.Cromley was united in marriage with Miss Addie M. Newton, a native of St. Lawrence county, N. Y., on the first of January, 1873, and their children are Victor E., William J., Marion C., Stephen O., Joseph L. (deceased), John R. and Paul A. (deceased). Mrs. Cromley was born May 16, 1856, and is the daughter of

Passage source: Historical Atlas of Paulding County Ohio, published 1892.

He was made orderly sergeant in Kentucky, in December, 1861, and was He was at the fall of Atlanta, and was with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea. After the expiration of his term of enlistment, Mr. Curtis was discharged in July, 1865. In 1863 the regiment was re-organized as the Eighth Indiana cav- 'alry, and saw much service. In 1867 our subject entered the Lebanon normal school of Warren county, and graduated in 1869. Mr. Curtis then taught school for twelve years, during this time reading law with Shirk & Mitchell, of Peru, Ind. He was admitted to the bar January 1, 1879, and commenced the practice of his profession in Antwerp, in 1880. As a practitioner, Mr. Curtis ranks among the most successful lawyers in his portion of the state, and he combines within himself rare qualities of mental strength and indefatigable will, keen judgment and quick observation. He was married March 10, 1870, to Catherine, the daughter of Peter Richer, of Miami county, Ind. They have had five children, as follows: Clarence (deceased), Florence (deceased), Lewis, John and Minnie. Mr. Curtis is a republican in politics, and while a resident of Miami county was justice of the peace and county superintendent. He is a member of Peru lodge, No. 69, F. & A. M., and of the Antwerp W. H. Deering post, Xo. 247, G. A. R., of which he is the commander.

Passage source: Historical Atlas of Paulding County Ohio, published 1892.

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