Lykens, Ohio

Rudolph lived under the parental roof until he organized a home of his own. His mai"- riage was celebrated Aug. 3, 1851, Mrs. Catharine Celler, widow of John Celler, becoming his wife. She was born in Germany March 23, 1822, and came to this counti-y when 7 years old, her parents being George and Catharine (Kinsley) Klink. She had, at the time of her marriage to Mr. Brause, two children- Elizabeth and (Jatharine, both of whom are maiTied. He bought 40 acres where he now lives, there being a little cleared and a small cabin for improvements. He was jx>or in purse but rich in energy and determination, and, with the aid rendered by his industrious wife, not only developed this, but has purchased other farms, and is now ranked among the independent farmers of the county. Their primitive home has been superseded by a more massive and beautiful structirre, perhaps the best in the township. Of the eight chikh'en born to them, four are living - George, John, Fidelia and Willis. They have befriended a deserving little boy by the name of Lewis D. Pickering, an intelligent and interesting child, and a source of comfort to them all. The whole family belong to the Lutheran Church.

Passage source: History of Crawford County and Ohio : Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time ... a History of Crawford County ... Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Some of the Early Settlers and Prominent Men, Etc, published 1881.

Sword; was born Dec. 14, 1835, in Lebanon Co., Penn., and is a son of David and Elizabeth (Garrett) Fralick, both of whom were natives of the Keystone State. His father was a weaver by trade in early life, but relinquished it for farming. In 1836, he , moved to this State and located in Richland Co., where he lived about eight years, and then came to Crawford Co. After residing here about six years, he returned to Richland Co., and, following his chosen pursuit of farming, remained quiet until 1860, when he disposed of his property and again moved into this county, which was ever after his home. He died April I, 1878, possessing at that time a valuable property, the result of his ovyn industry and good management. The subject of this sketch went to the carpenter's trade when only 18 years old, and followed it steadily until the year 1875, when he left it for the more congenial and independent vocation of farming. He has a pleasant little farm of 136 acres, which he carefully tills and imjjroves. Dec. 24, 1863, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Hass, daughter of C'onrad and Catharine (Myers) Hass. Her father came to this country from Germany when six years old, and was man'ied in Coliunbiana Co., Ohio. He moved to this county in 1835. Mi-s. Fralick was born Aug. 28, 1841, and has been fruitful of six childi-en - Emma J., Benjamin F., Ida C, Lizzie B., Edward C. and Han-ison A. Both Mi-, and Mi's. Fralick are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu-ch. He is a Democrat.

Passage source: History of Crawford County and Ohio : Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time ... a History of Crawford County ... Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Some of the Early Settlers and Prominent Men, Etc, published 1881.

Perky's sons were among the pcatriotic young men who hastened to the defense of their country when her flag was insulted by traitorous hands. John enlisted in Co. G, 25th O. V. I., and served three yeai's, coming home uninjured. In 1862. Lewis and Franklin entered Company H, 55th O. V. I. Lewis was killed at the battle of Kosaca, Ga., and his ashes now repose in the National cemetery at Chattanooga, Tonn. ; and Franklin, being discharged when disabled by sickness, died soon after his return. When only 10, David entered the army, and died at Alexandria, Va. We thus see that Mr. Perky's family contributed four heroes to the late war, three of whom thereby lost their lives. The youngest son, Henry, died in Febniary, 1 809. He is a Democrat. His wife belongs to the German Reformed Church.

Passage source: History of Crawford County and Ohio : Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time ... a History of Crawford County ... Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Some of the Early Settlers and Prominent Men, Etc, published 1881.

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