Charloe, Ohio

M. W. Hakes, marshal of Oakwood, was'born in Charloe, Ohio, July 15, 1850, the son of Robert and Susanna C. (Kingery) Hakes, of English and German extraction. The father was born in Cortland county, N. Y., July 3, 1811, and the mother was a native of the town of London, Marion county, Ohio, her birth having occurred August 30, 1823. Their marriage took place on the 20th of August, 1846, and the children born to them were: Jemima, wife of E. G. Daish; William (deceased); John P., of Oakwood, ahd M. W. Hakes. The immediate subject of this sketch was reared in his native county, and at the age of twenty years engaged in farming, in Brown township, which he continued for two years. He then removed to Monroe township, Putnam county, and was engaged in the pursuit of farming until 1878. Returning to Brown township, Mr. Hakes settled upon the farm of his half-brother, Charles Hakes, where he remained four years, moving in 1882 to the village of Oakwood, where he erected a commodious dwelling house. Mr. Hakes was elected commissioner and marshal of the town by the republicans, and he acceptably fills his office, being a man of good judgment and one well fitted for official duties. He was married to Miss Clarine A. Hart, August 16, 1868, at the residence of John Prowant, of Putnam county, Rev. Prowant performing the ceremony. Mrs. Hakes was the daughter of William and Margaret Hart, and bore her husband these children: Frederick E., Eva B., William B, and Clarence E., who died September 8, 1885. The mother departed this life July 28, 1890, her death being caused by malarial fever and heart disease. She was a devoted wife and mother and a lady favorably known in the community. Mrs. Hakes was a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a lady highly respected by all who knew her.

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

The Harmon Family. - John Harmon was born in Cumberland county, Penn., November 2, 1827, and was reared to manhood in his native county, where he was also educated. About the year 1853 he removed to Ashland county, Ohio, and engaged in farming, in which pursuit he was successful. In August, 1853, Mr. Harmon married Miss Susan Thomas, a native of Adams county, Pa., born April 1, 1836, the daughter of Isaac and Leah (Wireman) Thomas. The children born to them are William H. (deceased), Emily, wife of Reuben Gleason; Sarah, wife of Dr. H. L. Burson; David A., Curtis, Celestia, wife of J. Zimmerman; Martin and Frank. Mr. Harmon died June 22, 1869, and at his death a good man passed away. He wasa republican and located in Paulding county in the year 1862. David A. Harmon, eldest son of the above mentioned, was born November 5, 1858, and was raised a farmer. His scholastic training was given him at the common schools, after which he began his business life. Heis engaged with the Fleming Manufacturing company of Fort Wayne and handles road machinery of all kinds. Mr. Harmon was married on December 25, 1882, to Miss Emma, the daughter of Deane and Amanda (Ayers) Adams, of English extractiop. Mrs. Harmon was born in the village of Charloe, October 8, 1857, and is a consistent member of the Methodist church. The second living son of John Harmon is Curtis J. Harmon, an enterprising young man of Brown township. He dates his birth from the 24th of January, 1860, and has been reared to the life a farmer, which occupation he has always followed. His marriage occurred December 9, 1889, at which time Etta, the daughter of John Mc- They have one child, a son, named John M. Harmon. Mrs. Harmon was born on the first of April, 1869, and with her husband enjoys a universal popularity and esteem. Mr. Harmon is a republican, and, in connection with his farming, raises fine horses.

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

William Sherman (deceased) was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July 25, 1825, the son of John and Ursulia (Haven) Sherman. Mr. Sherman came to America in 1854, and located in Defiance, Ohio, where he engaged in black-smithing, which he had learned in his native country. He remained in Defiance but a short time, removing to Charloe, where he followed the same business until 1860. At this time he moved upon the farm where his widow and children now reside. Mr. Sherman was married August 2, 1861, to Susanna, the daughter of Ulrich and Margaret (Huet) Stetter, and a native of Germany, born February 17, 1837. parents came to America in 1855, and located at Toledo, Ohio, where they

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

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Read the whole chapter on Brown Township - it names this place 3 more 3 times.