Madison Township (part 11 of 20)

Clark R. Cleveland was quite young when his parents moved from the old log house into the new building which his father erected after having earned the money for same by grading one mile of the turn pike road. Here our subject was reared. Both he and his brother James greatly assisted the father with the work, they being the oldest of the sons. A great deal of their wheat was taken to Venice, where they received fifty cents per bushel for same. Mr. Cleveland remained at home until the time of his marriage in 1861, after which he operated one of his father's farms until he purchased his present Jand, which is in three tracts and was bought from time to time. Mr. Cleveland started in life entirely upon his own resources, and his success is due to much hard work combined with good business management.

Mr. Cleveland was married in 1861 to Sarah Herl, who died leaving the following children: Clara, married Oliver Hawk, of Clyde, Ohio; Mary, is the wife of John Shipman, of New Washington; James, married Laura Hawk, and resides in Seneca County, Ohio; Addie, ts the wife of George Neikirk, of Clyde, Ohio; Clarence, who is a resident of Ballville Town- ship, married Tine Huss; Irvin, a resident of Clyde, married Mirna Livengood, a daughter of our subject's second wife; Herbert, married Hattie Hufford, and assists his father on the farm. Mr. Cleveland's second marriage occurred in 1896 with Alma (Andrews) Livengood, widow of Harvey Livengood, and a daughter of Garry Andrews, a pioneer of Sandusky County, Ohio. She was the mother of two children by her first marriage, namely: Mirna, who married Irvin Cleveland, son of our subject; and Ada, who is the wife of Samuel Purcell. In politics Mr. Cleveland is a Democrat and has served two terms as township trustee.

COL. WILLIAM E. HAYNES was born at Hoosick Falls, New York, on the 19th day of October, 1829. He moved with his parents to Lower Sandusky (now Fremont) in 1840. Early in life he learned the printing business on the "Sandusky Clarion," now the "Sandusky Register," and later was engaged on the "Cleveland Plain-Dealer" and other papers. During the years of 1848 and 1849 he was engaged on Lake Superior as clerk of a steamer. Returning to Fremont in 1850 he engaged in mercantile pursuits, becoming a member of the firm of John P. Haynes & Son.

Colonel Haynes was married to Maria H. Harmon, of Fremont, Ohio, February 8, 1855, and has three children, all residents of this citv: Julia M. Haynes, William P. Haynes, cashier of the Fremont Savings Bank, and Geo. W. Haynes, an attorney and at present assistant cashier of the Fremont Savings Bank.

At the breaking out of the Civil War he was among the first to respond to the call to arms, enlisting on April 16, 1861, in the 8th Regiment O. Inf., being commissioned a captain. He served with that regiment in Western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley and the Army of the Potomac until November, 1862, when he Was commissioned lieutenant colonel of the roth Ohio Cavalry and served with honor an' distinction in the Army of the Cumberland until 1864.

At the close of the war he returned to Fremont and in 1866 was appointed by President Andrew Johnson collector of internal revenue for the Ninth District of Ohio, which position he held until March 4, 1867.

In the year 1866 he again entered mercantile life, becoming a member of the firm of Haynes & Engler, extensive dealers for many years in grain and farm produce. In 1873 Colonel Haynes retired from the firm of Haynes & Engler to become the cashier of the Bank of Fremont. He was associated with the late F. S. White in the Bank of Fremont and later in the firm of White & Haynes until 1888, when he became vice-president and manager ot the Fremont Savings Bank.

Colonel Haynes has always taken an active interest in the political affairs of the state and in the success of the Democratic party, of which he has been a life long member. He served many years as a member of the council of the city of Fremont and was president of the Fremont Water Works Board during its construction.

He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1880, that nominated General Hancock for President, and also to the Chicago convention in 1884, and represented Ohio on the committee that notified Cleveland and Hendricks of their nomination by that convention.

In 1884 he was appointed by Governor Hoadly a member of the first board of trustees for the Toledo Asylum for the Insane and served during the construction of that institution from 1884 to 1888.

He was appointed by Governor William Mc- Kinley as a member of the board of trustees of the State Institution for Feeble-Minded Youth ; was re-appointed by Governors Nash, Bushnell and Herrick and is now serving as a trustee for that institution.

He was nominated without solicitation as the Democratic candidate for representative for the Ninth District of Ohio, composed of Lucas, Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties to the Fifty-First Congress, receiving a majority of 1,148 votes in the district over Hon. Jacob Romeis, Republican nominee. He was unanimously re-nominated and elected to the

During the Fifty-First Congress he was a member of the committee on banking and currency and in the Fifty-Second Congress was i member of the committee on rivers and harbors as well as chairman of the committee on the alcoholic liquor traffic. As a member of the committee on rivers and harbors, Colonel Haynes was instrumental in securing large appropriations for the benefit of the rivers and harbors of this district.

His congressional district having been changed he declined a re-nomination to the Fifty-Third Congress and returned to Fremont to devote his time to his banking and other interests.

In 1894 he was again honored by his party Ly being nominated for representative for the Thirteenth District of Ohio, composed of Erie, Sandusky, Seneca, Crawford. Wvandot and Marion Counties, to the Fifty-Fourth Congress, but on account of business engagements and other causes declined to accept the nomination.

Colonel Haynes was selected by the late Sardis Birchard as a member of the board of trustees of Birchard Library and has been president of the board for many years.

Colonel Haynes has served as president for many years of the Fremont Savings Bank, one of the oldest and strongest banking institutions of the city and to which he gives his personal attention.

He has always been a large contributor to all the public enterprises of the city and county. both of time and money and no citizen has done more to aid in the building up and caring for the material interests of Fremont and Sandusky County than Colonel Haynes.

LOUIS F. NICKEL, a representative citizen and substantial farmer of Rice Township, whose whole life has been usefully spent here, . was born April 12, 1850, in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of Fred- erick and Margaret (Glasser) Nickel, both natives of Germany. Julius Glasser, the maternal grandfather of Louis F. Nickel, was born in Germany and came to Sandusky County and settled in Rice Township about 1830, long before the Indians had left this section.

In 1840 Frederick Nickel came also and he purchased land on which his father-in-law had first settled. Frederick Nickel became one of the reliable and responsible men of his section and lived long and usefully in the neighborhood in which he first settled, his death occuring in February, 1903. His religious faith was Lutheran and he was a consistent supporter of the church. In politics he was a Democrat all his life. There are five survivors of his family of children, namely: Minnie, who is the wife of John Longanbach, of Clyde, Ohio; Louis F.; Julius C., who lives in Rice Township; William P., whose home is at Fremont; and Amelia, who is the wife of John Kline, of Rice Township.

Louis F. Nickel has followed agricultural pursuits all his life, residing on the old family farm, situated in Section 1, Rice Township, until his marriage, and then purchased his present home farm, which consisted of about sixty acres. After the death of his parents he purchased the old homestead of seventy-two acres from the other heirs, making in all 132 acres.

Mr. Nickel is a man of good judgment in business affairs, which quality has been recognized by his fellow citizens, and accordingly he has been frequently elected to important township offices and has served in these with the utmost efficiency. For twelve years he was a trustee of the township, during which period a large amount of public work was done and many matters of the greatest importance to this section came before the board. He has always taken an interest in the Sandusky County Agricultural Society, serving on its board of directors and for five years was the president of this body.

On May 8, 1878, Mr. Nickel was married to Miss Caroline Smith, a daughter of Frederick Smith, one of Sandusky Township's well known citizens, and to this union have been born six children: ElizabethH., wife of Charles Lamalie, of Rice Township; Frank E. and Reu- ben, both of Rice Township; Edna, wife of Andrew Fraver, of Seneca County, Ohio; Warren W., of Sandusky County; and Ruth, now deceased. In politics Mr. Nickel is a Democrat. With his family he belongs to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rice Township.

WILLIAM G. ESTILL, a leading business man of Clyde, Ohio, conducting one of the city's important mercantile enterprises, was born April 30, 1864, on his father's farm near Dover, New Jersey. His parents were A. L. and Mary Estill, both of whom died in New Jersey.

William G. Estill was one of a family of four children and was eight years old when he was left an orphan. He then came to Ohio and made his home with his grandfather, in Delaware County. He was given school advantages and graduated with the class of 1882, from the Delaware High School. For about one year he worked in a tea and coffee store at Delaware and then spent a year in a book store at Westerville, going then to Columbus, where another year was passed and in the fall of 1885 he reached Clyde. He secured employment as a clerk with Wilder Brothers, a firm then conducting a grocery business at Mr. Estill's present stand, on Main Street, and after four years of faithful and honest effort, he was admitted to partnership, the firm name being changed to Wilder Brothers & Estill. The new firm soon showed a progressive spirit, establishing a kraut factory, which was conducted in addition to the grocery business for some time, when Mr. Estill sold out his interest in the new venture to Wilder Brothers. Mr. Estill then, in association with William Wilder, son of A. J. Wilder, continued the grocery business and for five years the firm style was The Wilder, Estill Company. On February 1, 1900, Mr. Estill bought all outside interests and has been sole proprietor ever since. He carries a complete stock of groceries, staple and fancy, china, lamps, etc., and has a trade that covers a large territory. He has additional interests and is a director in the American Sign Company at Clyde.

On December 30, 1887, Mr. Estill was married to Miss Jennie \Wickwire, a daughter of Seba and Mary (Gale) Wickwire, who were early pioneers of York Township. To this marriage four children have been born, namely: Seba H., Mary, Alice and Clara. The son is his father's able assistant in the store.

Mr. Estill has never permitted his own business interests to cause him to forget or neglect his duties as a good citizen. He has been particularly active as a member of the Board of Education, to which he was elected in 1902. To his earnest efforts, in association with Judge S. S. Richards, may be attributed the success attending the building of the handsome public library at Clyde, a structure in which every resident takes pride. In politics Mr. Estill is a Republican, and fraternally he is an Odd Iellow.

VALENTINE GEPHART,. who has devoted the greater part of a long and busy life to agricultural pursuits, is one of Jackson Township's most respected citizens and he resides on his valuable farm of sixty-three acres, it being a part of the old Gephart homestead. He was born January 23. 1838, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a son of Peter and Mary (Baker) Gephart.

The great-grandfather bore the name of Valentine Gephart and he came to Pennsylvania from Germany, settling in Berks County, where his son, Johannas Gephart, was born November 15, 1776. The latter came in early manhood to Ohio, settling first in Montgomery County and later moving to Fairfield County. On March 31, 1839, he settled on the farm which has ever since been the Gephart homestead, in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, his son Peter purchasing it from George Phillips. who had entered it from the Government on May 2, 1826. The present owner has the old deed which bears the signature of John Quincy -\dams,. who was then President of the United States. The original purchase was of eighty acres and to that Peter .\. Gephart added twenty more,

The parents of Mr. Gephart brought him to the present farm when he was a babe of fourteen months and with the exception of a few years this has been his home ever since. In his boyhood he attended the district school near his home, but when very young began to give his father a helping hand on the farm. His only absence was during three years when he lived in Washington Township and three more years during which he engaged in farming in Sandusky Township. Mr. Gephart has long been identified with all that concerns the best public interests of his township, and at different times has served acceptably as constable and as road supervisor.

On August 22, 1869, Mr. Gephart was married to Miss Mary E. Hufford, who died January 7, 1907. She was-a daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Hufford, of Sandusky County. The two daughters of this marriage now have families of their own. The elder, Elta A., is the wife of Edward Shawl, a prosperous farmer of Jackson Township, and they have four children, Ethel M., Lucey E., Willis V. and Fern C. The vounger, Ida R., married Orven Hiett, who was born December 19, 1865. They have one daughter, Laura L. Mr. and Mrs. Hiett reside on the homestead.

WILETAM SPRIGGS, tndertakér~ and dealer in furniture, at Clyde, Ohio, has been a resident of Sandusky County all his life and was born on the old Barney Kline farm, one and one-hali miles west of Bellevue, Ohio, November 18, 1861, and is a son of John W. and Catherine (Feese) Spriggs.

John W. Spriggs was born in England and after he had some knowledge of books, learned the mason's trade, and as he was large and strong for his age of sixteen vears, was given some particular work to de. His methods did not please his emplover, who was of the nobility, and this led to a serious misunderstanding and caused the vouth to determine to seek his fortune in America. He had no money for his passage and he took desperate chances when he managed to stow himself away in a com-

650 His lOmy partment of a sailing vessel which was leaving port for the United States. The poor lad endured many hardships before he finally landed, but in a short time afterward managed to make his way to Lorain County, Ohio. There he secured employment with a horse dealer, at North Ridgeville, with whom he remained for several years. He learned a great deal from this employer and became an excellent judge of horseflesh. He also had some experience as a sailor on the lakes. Finally he came to Sandusky County and helped to clear the land on which Bellevue now stands, and it was while working there that he entered the employ of Barney Kline, who was one of the early pioneers and one of the few men of capital in this section at that time. Mr. Spriggs was made foreman for Mr. Kline and remained with him for many years. When the Lake Shore Railroad was being constructed he was foreman of the gravel pit at Bellevue, and while in that capacity he made a record fo#- loading cars that is still remembered. About thit-time he bought a farm in York Township and cor?ducted it until he retired to Clyde in r902, wheré,he yet lives. He married Catherine Feese, who died in 1895. They had four children, namely, William; Edward, who died April 21, 1908; Suen wite of Adam Jordan; and Ellen, wife of s4a¢ Matz. bo William Spriggs spent his boyhood on We,"' Kline's farm, his father being manager at tha. time, and attended the district schools and mad: © himself generally useful. In 1885 he bought a forty-acre tract in York Township, Sandusky County, a wild, uncleared piece of land. He worked until he had cleared it up and ditched it until it was well drained and continued to and came to. Clyde. He engaged first in a meat and later in the implement business and then went out on the road as traveling salesman and spent eight years as a commercial traveler. Having become an expert salesman in the implement line, he was engaged by the Johnston Harvester Company. of Batavia, New York..as 4 special salesman, at advanced salary, and continued with that firm for three years. after which he was in the employ of the Akron Cultivator Company, of Akron, Ohio, for five years, meeting with continual recognition of his gifts as a salesman.. In 1907 Mr. Spriggs purchased his present business and then retired from the road. This store was established in 1873, by W. C. Terry, who conducted it for thirty-two years. In 1905 he sold out to M. E. Mowery, and two years later Mr. Spriggs became sole proprietor. Mr. Spriggs has added largely to the general stock, carrying a full line of furniture, carpets and house furnishings, and is prepared to furnish either a cottage or a mansion from one end to the other. Not being a licensed embalmer, he has engaged a competent and qualified man for this work and his undertaking establishment is equipped with everything in that line to ensure funeral directing being conducted with economy and propriety.

On October 10, 1884, Mr. Spriggs was married to Miss Isabella Bauer, a daughter of William Bauer, a well known citizen of Bellevue, and they have two daughters, Eulilia and Delcie. The former is Mrs. Sahs, and she, with her son William, who is named for his grandfather, assist Mr. Spriggs in his business. The second daughter is the wife of Lloyd Beard, and they have one son, Savoy.

In politics Mr. Spriggs is a Republican in National affairs, but occasionally in local matters casts his vote for his own personal choice. He retains his membership in the United Trayelers' Association at Fremont, and he is also identified with the Royal Arcanum and Knights of Pythias at Clyde. Mr. Spriggs has a handsome residence on State Street, while his place of business is on the east side of Main Street.

FRANK BRUBAKER, general farmer, who resides on the old homestead farm in Jacktson Township, which was secured by his grandcfather from the Government in 1833, was born ain the house in which he has always lived, in ieandusky County, Ohio, March 20, 1870. ats parents were John and Delilah (Garn) Bru er -7»Jan Brubaker, the grandfather, was born ~ 2, 1790, and died December 24, 1848. ae tied Esther Miller, who was born No- mar." 6, 1793, and died March 23, 1870.

George Overmyer; she was the mother of ten children. John Brubaker secured eighty acres of land situated on the Greenburg Turnpike, about six miles from Fremont. The old certificate which is in the possession of the family fully describes the situation of this land and was issued with the signature of Andrew Jackson, then President of the United States, April 15, 1833.

John Brubaker (2), father of Frank, was born in Perry County, Ohio, in 1827, and accompanied his parents to Sandusky County, which remained his home and where he died February 6, 1896. On March 8, 1855, he married Delilah Garn, who was born September 29, 1836, in Jackson Township, a daughter of John Garn. She still survives and has a wide acquaintance. She still retains a farm of twenty acres, which is managed by her son Frank, together with his own 131 acres, which was a part of the old homestead. Seven children were born to John and Delilah Brubaker, namely: Leroy, born January 10, 1856, married Emma Beckman, resides in Jackson Township, of which he is township clerk, and has one son, Elmer. Nora, born May 1, 1857, married John Posey, of Jackson Township, and they have had nine children: Orval, Elvin, Vira, Elzina, John and Lester, living, and Allie, Bertha and Charles, deceased. Esther, born November 7, 1858, married Martin Hufford, they live in Sandusky County, and have two children, Herman and Verna Elta, born January 30, 1865, married William Klein, they live in Michigan, and have the following children: Ralph, Pearl, Blanche, Harry, Arthur, Mabel, Dorothy, Liola and Harlow. Cora, born December 1, 1866, married James Hearn, they.

live in Michigan, and have had the following children: Grace, Lottie, Ethel, May, Gladys. and Lloyd and James (deceased). Inez, born May 3, 1868, married Frank Gephart, of Jackson Township, and they have one child, Fannie R. Frank, the remaining child, is the subject of this sketch.

Frank Brubaker was educated in the public schools. His life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits and he is one of the progressive and successful young farmers of this section. On January 31, 1899, he married Miss Emma

Smaltz, a daughter of John and Margaret (Mandrell) Smaltz. Both parents of Mrs. Brubaker were born in Germany, the father on September 5, 1832, and the mother on March 2, 1835. They still survive and are among the highly esteemed residents of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Smaltz had the following children: Mary, married John Tebbe, lives at Gibsonburg, Ohio, and they have six children; Kate, married Christian Snyder and they live in Sandusky County and have three children; Lewis, married Rosie Smith and they live in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and have six children; Lizzie, married Charles Beckman and they live in Sandusky County and have two children; Henry resides at home; Emma married Frank Brubaker; and several died young.

S. BURTON RATHBUN, an _ honored veteran of the Civil War and a member of Rawson Post, No. 32, Grand Army of the Republic, at Fremont, for many years has been engaged in peaceful agricultural pursuits on his well improved farm of forty acres, situated in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County. He was born February 26, 1842, on his father's farm in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and was the second child born 'to his parents, Saxton S. and Barbara (Huss) Rathbun.

The great-grandfather, Jonathan Rathbun, came to America from England and settled in Vermont, moved from there to New York and later to Sandusky County, Ohio. He secured Government land west of Clyde, on which he resided until his death.

Chaplin Rathbun, grandfather of S. Burton Rathbun, was born while his parents lived in Vermont. While living in New York he married, and in 1826 he moved with his family to Sandusky County, making the trip by way of the lake, and located in Green Creek Township, where he entered the forty-acre farm which is now the property of his son. He was a man of considerable enterprise and after erecting his log buildings in the woods and starting to clear up his land then also rented an old sawmill, which was formerly owned by the Indians. Some of the lumber manufactured in this old mill is yet in use, having been utilized in the construction of a barn which still stands on the old farm. He married Lucinda Sutliff, a native of Pennsylvania and of German extraction. They had eight children, all now deceased: Saxton S. Bruce, Jonathan, Jeanetta, Catherine, Sarah, Lucinda and Eliza. Saxton S. Rathbun, father of S. Burton, was born in 1813, in the state of New York and was thirteen years old when his parents came to Sandusky County. He played with Indian boys at this time, finding them campanionable, and at one time was employed to hoe corn for old Chief Hickory, a very friendly Indian. Until his marriage he continued to live at home, after which he moved to a farm of eighty acres, situated north of the homestead, which he entered from the Government. This land he cleared and improved and resided on for forty-one years. Then he purchased the old home place and moved to it, where his wife died when aged seventy-seven years. She was a native of Pennsylvania, a daughter of Noah Huss. To this marriage of Saxton S. Rathbun and Barbara Huss, were born thirteen children, namely: Clark, Edwin, Norton G., James, S. Burton, Thaddeus, Chaplin L., Lucinda, Norman, Brace, Orvilla, Jacob and John. Three of the sons served as soldiers in the Civil War. The father of the above family died at the age of eighty-one years. S. Burton Rathbun grew to manhood on his father's farm and obtained a district school education, attending whenever the work on the farm permitted his absence from it. When civil war was declared he was one of the first in his neighborhood to respond to 'the call for soldiers. He enlisted November 15, 1861, in Company F, 72d O. Vol. Inf., under Capt. Leroy Moore, and he remained in the same company and regiment until he received his honorable discharge, September 11, 1865. Although Mr. Rathbun had the great good fortune to escape serious injury, it was not because he had not taken part in the fighting on many a noted battle-field, and the bullet holes in his uniform testified how closely his mortal career frequently was in danger of being ended. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Memphis, Siege of Vicksburg, two battles at Jackson, Nashville, the pursuit of Hood, Vicks- burg, Brandon, Russell House' and Spanish Fort. The whole period of service was one of more or less hardship but at all times Mr. Rathbun displayed the cheerful courage that won for the private soldier of that memorable war, the gratitude and admiration of the North. When his term of military service was completed, he returned to his father's farm and continued to work on it until April, 1870, when he purchased the farm on which he has resided ever since. He carries on a general farming line, many years of practical experience ensuring him success in his undertakings.

On February 25, 1869, Mr. Rathbun was married to.Miss Margaret Brunthaver,a daughter of Adam and Mary (Smith) Brunthaver. Mrs. Rathbun's father was born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio at an early day, finding Indians still living in Green Creek Township at that time. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun have had two children: Leonard and infancy. The former resides with his father and assists in the management of the farm. He married Nellie Slatter and they have one son, Robert. In politics Mr. Rathbun and son

JAMES W. WILSON, M. D., deceased, formerly president of the First National Bank of Fremont, and president of the Fremont Savings Bank Company, was not only one of the leading financiers and capitalists of Sandusky County, but was recognized for almost twenty years as an eminent phvsician, serving as president of the Sandusky County Medical Society and having membership in the Ohio State Medical Society. Dr. Wilson was born at New Berlin, Union County, Pennsylvania, February 1, 1816, and died July 21, 1904. His parents. were Samuel and Sarah (Mauck} Wilson, and his grandfather was James Wilson, who moved from Connecticut to Pennsylvania, in 1791.

studies were directed with this object in view. In March, 1837, he was graduated from old Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, and in the following fall he entered upon his initial practice, in Center County, Pennsylvania, but, when his friend and brother practitioner, Dr. Thomas Stillwell, started for Ohio, in June, 1839, Dr. Wilson accompanied him, and in July of that year established himself in the growing town of Lower Sandusky. The story of the pioneer physician has often been told and probably not one half of its real hardships have ever been disclosed, but the young man entered heartily and bravely upon the strenuous life, and soon became one of the best known, best beloved and busiest men in Sandusky County. His successful medical career, however, was necessarily closed by his own failing health, brought on by exposure and devotion to the hard demands of his profession, and in 1858 he reluctantly gave up practice. In August, 1862, Dr. Wilson was appointed by Governor Todd surgeon for Sandusky County, to examine applicants for exemption from draft.

His retirement from medical practice gave Dr. Wilson more time to devote to his growing business interests. In 1857 he had become a partner in the private banking firm of Birchard, Miller & Company, and in September, 1863, when the bank was merged into the First National Bank of Fremont, he became first vice-president, and later, upon the death of Sardis Birchard, president of this old, sound, conservative financial institution. In 1882 he was one of the organizers of the Fremont Savings Bank Company, and for years was a director and president of that corporation. Few men, through so long a period, filled positions of such great responsibility more satisfactorily than did Dr. Wilson, and his former co-workers readily concede that much of the uninterrupted prosperity which has marked those business enterprises in which he was « controlling factor, was due to his foresight and judgment.

On May 25, 1841, Dr. Wilson was married to Miss Nancy E. Justice, who was a daughter of Judge James Justice. of an old family of Sandusky County. Dr. and Mrs. Wilson had four children, namely: Sarah W., who is the widow of Dr. J. B. Rice; Mary C., who is the widow of Charles F. Rice, who was one of Fremont's leading business men, residing at No. 324 High Street; Charles G., a prominent attorney at Toledo, Ohio, who married Miss Cornelia L. Amsden; and James W., now deceased, who was associated with his father in the First National Bank of Fremont.

Dr. Wilson was a broad-minded man, with judgment and tolerance meeting every crisis that came to him throughout a very long life. He was a particularly useful citizen and was deeply interested in many worthy organizations which are too often neglected by men of his standing and ability. He was president of the Sandusky County Pioneer and Historical Society, and after the death of the lamented Hon. Rutherford B. Hayes, he succeeded that distinguished statesman as president of the Birchard Library Association. In 1858 he was elected treasurer of the Sandusky Countv Bible Society, and in 1868 its president, an office he continued to hold as long as he lived. He was a humanitarian and a sincere Christian both by example and profession, being a consistent member of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, and for a half century its senior warden.

JAMES FRED KROUSS, who owns eighty acres of excellent land in Ballville Township, Sandusky County, his comfortable home being situated about four and one-half miles southwest of Fremont, was born in Germany, June 7, 1854, and is a son of Fred and Christina (Bear) Krouss.

The parents of Mr. Krouss came to America in 1856 and settled in Huron County, Ohio, where they lived until 1879, when they moved to Sandusky County. They were farming people and were worthy members of the Lutheran Church. The father died in 1889, at the age of sixty-seven years, and the mother in 1894, at the age of seventy-four vears. They had two sons and two daughters: James Fred and George; Christina, who married P. Bach, and Lizzie, who married William Zeller.

has spent all his subsequent life in Ohio. He carries on general farming and is numbered with the substantial and reliable men of Ballville Township.

On January 23, 1890, Mr. Krouss was married at Norwalk, Ohio, to Miss Barbara Linder, a daughter of Lawrence and Catherine Linder. Her father died March 22, 1896, aged eightytwo years, six months and twenty-seven days. Her mother's death occurred December 20, 1885, when she was aged fifty-six years, six months and one day. Mrs. Krouss was born May 1, 1858, and died October 22, 1892. She was a most estimable woman, a devoted wife and mother, a good neighbor and consistent church member. Seven children survive her, namely : Herman, Clara, Estella, Elmer, Harry, Virginia and Alivia. Mr. Krouss is a member of the German Lutheran Church of Fremont.

GEORGE HAWK, general farmer and well known resident of Green Creek Township, living on a small part of the old Baker farm, about three miles east of Fremont, on the north side of the Maumee Turnpike and the electric railroad, owns sixty acres of excellent farming land. Mr. Hawk is an honored survivor of the great Civil War, to which he gave three years of his early manhood. He was born 'in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, January 31, 1841, and is a son of David and Eleanor-(Huss) Hawk.

David Hawk was probably a native of Pennsylvania. He came to Sandusky County and settled among the early pioneers in Green Creek Township, on what is now the Sommers farm. The remainder of his life was spent in this township, where he died in 1852, aged fifty years. His widow survived him for some years. They had fourteen children, namely: David, John, Mary, Lewis, Charles, Noah, George, Elizabeth, James, Eliza, Cyrus, Clementine and Clarissa, twins, and Alice.

George Hawk grew to manhood on his father's farm and had seen few real hardships before he went into the army, but after that brave sacrifice, they came thick and fast. He enlisted in the first year of the war, entering Company F, 72d O. Vol. Inf., under Capt. Leroy Moore, and for three long years was in that same regiment. With the brave 72d he participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth and Vicksburg and shared all the other hard fortunes of war with his comrades until, in 1864, at Brice's Cross Roads, he was taken prisoner by the Confederates. He soon found out that his destination was the greatly feared prison pen at Andersonville, to which he was taken by way of Mobile, Alabama. After being there for two months he managed to escape, but only to be recaptured and was then sent to Florence, South Carolina, where conditions were not much better. From that prison Mr. Hawk also got away within three days, evidently having much more ingenuity than many of his comrades, but the country was an unknown one to him after he escaped and within nine days he was recaptured, although in that time he had managed to cover ninety miles in the direction of the Union lines. Mr. Hawk, with 140 other captured prisoners, was then put into a jail from which they could not escape, where they were kept for two months and then sent to Florence for two months more, when they were finally paroled. The Government recognizes Mr. Hawk's claim on its generosity and he receives a pension of $24.00 per month. His military record is one of which he has every reason to be proud.

After the close of his army service, Mr. Hawk returned home and as soon as able, resumed farming which he has continued ever since. On February 26, 1870, he married Miss Rebecca Baker, a daughter of John B. Baker, and they have had seven children born to them, as follows: Neva; Ethel, who is the wife of Leroy Deamer; Chauncy, who is married and has a family of his own; and Charles, William, John and Nettie. In politics, Mr. Hawk is a Democrat. He has served as school director in his township at different times. 5

GEORGE W. SMITH, who has devoted the larger part of his life to agricultural pursuits and is numbered with the successful farmers and representative citizens of Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, where his fine farm of seventy-seven acres is located, was born in Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, September 4, 1856. His parents were

They settled in the deep woods of Seneca County about 1833 and entered a farm in Pleasant Township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Their remains lie in the old Salem churchyard, in Ballville Township, Sandusky County. They had the following children: Martin, Andrew J. and Albert, all deceased ;Stephen Marion, residing in Michigan; Susan, Fannie and Ellen, all deceased, and Jonas and Ann, both of whom were children of a prior marriage. Jonas Smith was a prominent man in the county serving both as county commissioner and sheriff, previous to the Civil War. Andrew Jackson Smith married Ann Cummons, who was born in Mercer County, and they had the following children born to them: Ellen, who is now deceased, was the wife of John Stephen; Stephen, who lives in Indiana; George William; Miles, who lives in Michigan; Susan, who lives at Jackson, Michigan; Fannie, who married a Mr. Stephens, lives at Flint, Michigan; Rachel, who is the wife of James Webber, of Michigan; Jessie, who is now deceased, was the wife of John King; Leaffy, who is the wife of Amos Turner; and Blanche E., who is the wife of William Hildebridle, of Lansing, Michigan.

Andrew J. Smith engaged in farming for about four years following his marriage, in Seneca County, and then moved to Clinton County, Michigan, and there he died in 1891, when aged sixty-three years. His widow survived until 1908, her death occurring at the age of seventy-six years.

George W. Smith was three years old when the family moved to Michigan and when seven, he returned to Ohio and went to live with his uncle, Jonas Smith, who resided in Ballville Township. He was made a member of his uncle's family and received kind treatment and was afforded educational advantages. For fifteen years before he bought his present farm, in 1893, he had operated his uncle's farm. He was married in April, 1877, to Miss Martha Sachs, a daughter of Henry and Barbara (Favor) Sachs, old settlers in Ballville Town- ship, to which section they came from Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one child, Ollie, who is the wife of Herman Kowalk, residing in Sandusky Township. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of Trinity Evangelical Church, at Fremont, where he has taught the Old Ladies' Bible Class for twenty-two years. In politics he is a Democrat.

EDWIN REED, residing on and operating the old Reed homestead farm, situated six and one-half miles west of Fremont, in Washington Township, was born August 22, i851, at Hessville, Sandusky County, Ohio. His parents were John and Barbara (Orandorf) Reed. The paternal grandparents of Mr. Reed came to Washington Township from Perry County, Ohio, and the grandfather, Joseph Reed, built the house in which his grandson lives, in 1843.

John Reed, father of Edwin, was born in Perry County and accompanied his parents to Sandusky County, and his death occurred on this farm April 25, 1890. His son Edwin succeeded in the property, in which his widow still has her dower right. She still survives, being now in her seventy-ninth year, and resides at Hessville.

Edwin Reed took advantage of all the educational opportunities that were presented in his youth in the section in which he lived, but they were not abundant. His summers up to the age of nineteen years were given to farm work and three months of school in the winter was about all he could claim. He then learned the carpenter trade and did work in that line until he was called to take charge of the farm, when his father died. He has done considerable improving and has a very comfortable home and good farm.

On August 25, 1881, Mr. Reed was married (first) to Miss Emma Jane Van Ness, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Grundy) Van Ness. At death she left one son, John Franklin Reagna. Mr. Reed was married (second) May 31, 1903, to Miss Martha Young, a daughter of Godfrey and Mary (Sprang) Young, and they have one daughter, Edwina Mildred Frances. Mr. Reed and family are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a Democrat in politics and for six years he served acceptably

GEORGE M. BENFER, proprietor of the Union Elevator at Clyde, Ohio, is one of the most progressive and successful business men of this village, where he has been a resident since 1868. He was born in New Berlin, Union County, Pennsylvania, August 17, 1858, and is a son of Samuel and Harriet (Bowersock) Benfer. '

Samuel Benfer was a native of Union County, Pennsylvania, and there followed the business of carpenter and contractor. In his younger days, he was for a time located at Bellevue, Ohio, but again returned to his native county, where he died in the prime of life. He was married to Harriet Bowersock and they became parents of four children: Charles, deceased; Belle, who died at the age of 13 years; Emma, wife of Eli Miller, of Clyde, Ohio; and George Michael, whose name heads this record.

George Michael Benfer was but 14 months old at his father's death, and at the time when he should have been in school, it was necessary for him to work and aid in support of the family. Huis mother formed a second marital union with Reuben Bennihoff, and George continued to reside with her until her death. He farmed on her small place in Pennsylvania, and was 13 years old when he accompanied her to Ohio. He was unusually large and sturdy for his years, and hired out for a boy of 18 years. He worked about on farms for a number of years and about the year 1871 began clerking in the grocery store of L. D. Starks at Clyde. He continued with him for nine years, and was then successively employed by Wales & Reed, one year, Henry Crippen, one year, Colonel Chapman, one year, and Bruce Lyons, three years. At the end of that time he entered the produce business for himself, and for a few years dealt extensively in apples. He was next in the employ of Higbee, Miller & Company for one year, operating the Vickery elevator, in which he took the first wheat bought at that plant. He moved from Clyde to Portland, Indiana, where he had charge of an elevator for a short time, and then returned to Clyde and went into the grain business for himself. He had no building at first, shoveling the grain direct from the wagon into the cars. He later purchased his present plant, which is located on Railroad Street, on the Big Four Railroad, from Judge Lemmon, and has since conducted what is known as the Union Elevator. He deals in grain, seeds and wool and has built up a large and well established business. He is a selfmade man in every sense that term implies, having worked his way without means from a lowly position to one of high standing among the business men of the community. Politically, he is a Republican and during the past nine years has served as a member of the village council.

Mr. Benfer was united in marriage with Mrs. Mamie (McKinley) Kintz, widow of Peter Kintz, and they have a daughter, Bessie, who is the widow of Charles Dennis. They have a comfortable home on Maple Street in Clyde. Fraternally, Mr. Benfer is a member of the Royal Arcanum; the order of Odd Fellows; Earl Encampment, Il. O. O. F.; and the auxiliary order of Rebekahs.

CHARLES R. RICHARDS, who does a large business in York Township in the line of tile and brick manufacturing, owns an excellent farm of forty-five acres and is numbered with the representative men of this section. Mr. Richards was born in York Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, December 13, 1868, and is a son of William L. and Sarah F. (Rife) Richards.

William L. Richards was born and reared in York Township, where he resided through life, dying in April, 1896, at the age of sixtyseven years. He married Sarah F. Rife, who survives him and resides at Clyde, Ohio. Her father was Michael Rife, of York Township. To this marriage seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy, the others being, Charles R., residing on the homestead: William H., residing in York Township; Emily, wife of George L. Bemis: Carrie, who died at the age of twenty-two years; Bertha, wife of James Lewis; and Mary, wife of Charles Weeks. The late William L. Richards served 100 days in the Federal Army during the

HISTORY OF Civil War. He was an honest, progressive citizen and for five terms served his township efhciently as a trustee. He was a farmer and for many years also a brick and tile manufacturer.

Charles R. Richards grew to manhood on the home farm and attended the country schools, subsequently taking a commercial course at the Normal School at Ada, Ohio. He then spent a year and a half at Cleveland, in the employ of the Broadway & Newburg electric lines, in 1891 returning to York Township, where he took charge of the. brick and tile business that had been previously conducted by his father, and he has been successfully engaged in it, together with farming, ever since. From 1896 to 1904 he was interested with his brother-in-law, A. J. Guile, in the brick and tile business at Curtice, in Lucas County. The company purchased eighty acres of land at that soint and established a tile yard and factory, the land subsequently becoming valuable as oil territory. He is also associated with George L. Bemis in the Clyde tile yards, at Clyde. The Richards Brick and Tile yards were started in 1857 by George Carleton and George Taylor and thus is one cf the pioneer industries of York Township. After the retirement of Mr. Taylor, the late William L. Richards became the partner of Mr. Carleton, and in 1885 he became sole proprietor, and continued until his son, Charles R. Richards, took charge. The plant furnishes employment to seven men the year round and is one of the most prosperous enterprises of this section of the county.

In May. 1893. Mr. Richards was married to Miss Edith H. Guile, of New London, Huron County, Ohio, and they have two sons, Karl R. and Fred A. Mr. Richards and family attend the Methodist Episcopal Church at North Ridge. In politics he is a zealous Republican. For eight years he has held the office of township trustee and for seven years has been a member of the board of education. In 1908 he was his party's candidate for county commissioner. In 1909. he was at the primary chosen as candidate for the office of land appraiser on the Republican ticket. by a vote ot ninety-nine to eleven. and the opposition placed no candidate on their ticket to oppose him.

JAMES B. KING, a sculptor and a member of the firm doing business at Clyde, Ohio, under the name of the Hughes Granite and Marble Company, has been a resident of Sandusky County for the past nine years. Mr. King was born March 12, 1866, at Aberdeen, Scotland, and is a son of Alexander and Jessie (Brown) King, both natives of Scotland.

James B. King's people were farmers and he grew to the age of 17 as an assistant to his father, but by that time he had discovered that his inclination and talents lay in an entirely different direction. He had acquired a grammar school education and had made the most of his opportunities. After leaving the farm he became an apprentice in the great granite shops of the McDonald Company, and there worked four years to learn every detail of the trade, including the polishing of granite, and during this time he also attended a technical school at night. Later he became a student in the Gray's Art School and under the instruction there became a sculptor. Mr. King was about twentyfive years of age when he came to America and after a short period of residence in New York, he went to Quincy, Massachusetts, where he remained for seven years. From there he went to Milford, New Hampshire, entering there into partnership with John Robinson, under the firm name of King & Robinson, in the granite statuary business. Later Mr. King sold his interest to Mr. Robinson and returned to New York, coming from there to Clyde, Ohio, in 1900. The Hughes Granite and Marble Company had the contract for the monumental work for the Ohio Monument commemorating the Battle of Shiloh and Mr. King was chosen to make the models for this beautiful memorial. He shortly afterward became a partner and in 1907 the firm name was adopted as it is at present. The plant is located on East Buckeye Street, Clyde, on the L. S. and M. S. Railroad, gives employment to fifty-five men and is the largest establishment of its kind in the Middle West. To the firm Mr. King brought not only the skill of a practical workman, but also the technical knowledge of the

In 1902, Mr. King was married to Miss «Alice Campbell, who is also a native of Scotland,-and they have two children: James and Alice. Their pleasant home is located on West Buckeye Street. In his political views he is a Republican. He became identified with the Masonic fraternity in his native land and belongs also to the Odd Fellows.

LEO RIESTERER, one of the successful farmers and respected citizens of Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, owns seventyfour acres of well cultivated land, ten of which was secured by his father when he came first to America. Mr. Riesterer was born near Baden, Germany, February 24, 1851, and is a son of Trupert and Flora (Reisterer) Riesterer.

Trupert Riesterer was born and reared in Germany and owned a small farm near Baden. He married there, a distant cousin, and to them were born five children, namely: Terrance, who is deceased; Mary, who lives in Germany, married Lawrence Bayhouse; Leo; Ferdinand, who is deceased; and William, who lives with his brother Leo. In 1873, when already an old man, Trupert Riesterer came to America with his family, the long journey consuming three weeks. He had a brother, Florian Riesterer,

County, Ohio, hence he came also to Sandusky County. Shortly afterward he bought ten acres of the present farm, on which stood a log house. In this little home the father settled. His wife had died in Germany and he continued to make his home with his son, Leo, who took care of his parent until his death, on December 5, 1905, when aged 95 years.

Leo Riesterer attended school in his native village of Baden, Germany, and when he was twenty years of age, entered the German army and served out his legal term of two years, being a member of the Third Company of the Fifth Regiment. Having performed his whole duty to his country, Mr. Riesterer was then ready to seek a home where conditions were afforded that made possible the acquiring of property such as was not the case in that part of Germany. To the first purchase of land in Green Creek Township he added gradually un- til now he has a fine farm as the result of his labor. It is well cared for and gives himself and wife a good home. He was married February 14, 1899, to Appolonia Steinley, who was born in Sandusky County and is a daughter of Joseph Steinley, who came to Ohio from Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Riesterer are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Fremont. In politics he is a Democrat.

WILLIAM M. STONE, superintendent of the Ohio & Western Lime Company, has been a resident of Gibsonburg since June, 1907, when he came here to assume his present duties. He was born April 5, 1875, 11 Marion County, Ohio, and is a son of Francis M. and Hannah M. (Miller) Stone.

William M. Stone is a self-made man. Left fatherless when 7 years old and an orphan when but 9, he was practically left to face, unaided, the problems of life. His schooling, therefore, was necessarily interrupted and limited, although all deficiency has long since been supplied. He drifted about through early youth, an innate consciousness of right keeping him out of trouble, and making him acceptable as an employee, when he applied for work with the Norris & Christian Stone Company, part owners of the Ohio & Western Lime Company. He remained in the employ of that company for three years, or until he enlisted for service in the Spanish-American War. He became a member of Company G, Fourth Ohio Vol. Inf., and left the shores of his native land in May, 1898. He participated in the campaign in Porto Rico, spending six months on the island, and returned home in November, 1898, and was mustered out of the service in January, 1899. Mr. Stone returned to his former employers and became a clerk in the shipping department at Marion. After his marriage in the fall of 1899, he spent three years working in forty-five acres of timber, operating a sawmill and putting lumber on the market, at Larue, Ohio, and bought a farm near Larue, containing fifty acres, which he sold in the fall of 1908. When the Norris & Christian Stone Company was sold out to the Ohio & Western Lime Company, Mr. Stone was chosen as superintendent of the business at Gibsonburg.

- It is well, sometimes, to recall the disadvantages which successful men in every walk in life have overcome, as it gives a larger measure of encouragement to others who may yet be struggling with adverse circumstances.

On November 22, 1899, Mr. Stone was married to Miss Alta Clark, and they have had three children, namely: Cleston, Bernard and Twila A., the last named being deceased. With his family, Mr. Stone is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat and fraternally a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagles.

DAVID FRANKLIN MESNARD, whose excellent farm of sixty-four acres, on which he lives, is situated in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, owns also a smaller farm lying in the vicinity of Clyde. Mr. Mesnard was born in Crawford County, Ohio, July 9, 1868, and is a son of Lewis and Nancy (Allbaugh) Mesnard.

The parents of Mr. Mesnard were born in Crawford County, Ohio, where the paternal grandfather, Jacob Mesnard, had settled at an early day. In 1887, Lewis Mesnard and wife moved with their children to Sandusky County and now reside near Clyde. They had the following children: David Franklin, Elmer, Charles, Corman, George, Earl and Bertha. The latter is the wife of William Sargeant.

David Franklin Mesnard, familiarly known as Frank by his friends and acquaintances, went to school in the country until he was about twelve years old and then began to work on 'the farm of his uncle, William Smith, in Seneca County, with whom he remained for ten years. He came then to Sandusky County and continued to work as a farmer until he married and then moved to Toledo and for two years worked at gardening in that city. Upon his return to Sandusky County, he was in the employ of ex- Judge Lemmon for one year as a farmer, and about this time bought eight acres of land. Later he traded that as part payment on his farm in Green Creek Township, which he purchased from Fred Hawk. Mr. Mesnard makes a specialty of truck gardening, operates his own wagon and ships his produce. He devotes four acres to berries and grows choice cabbages, celery, lettuce and other vegetables constantly in demand. He has recently completed a fine celery house fitted with a gasoline engine. Devoting himself personally to the production of these vegetables and fruits, Mr. Mesnard has developed very fine specimens and has built up a paying business. He is a self-made man. Fourteen years ago he started out with a capital of $75.00, and now owns his land with comfortable surroundings and is entirely out of debt. This certainty is a creditable record, showing great industry coupled with excellent management.

On November 27, 1889, Mr. Mesnard was married to Miss Margaret Stevenson, a daughter of William Stevenson, of Green Creek Township. They have had two children: Nellie, who died when aged 18 months; and William Lewis. In politics Mr. Mesnard is a Republican. He has been a useful citizen of his township and has served two terms as trustee. He belongs to the Odd Fellows and to the Encampment and also to the Rebekahs, all at Clyde.

HON. WINFIELD ADARE, mayor of Clyde and a member of the board of health, is a prosperous merchant of that village. His entire business career has been spent there and he is proprietor of a large clothing and gentle: men's furnishing store. Mr. Adare was born on the farm of his grandfather in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, September 23, 1856, and is a son of Jonathan and Sarah Ann (Hughes) Adare.

Jonathan Adare was born in the state of Pennsylvania, of French parents, and there learned the trade of a carpenter. When a young man he came to Ohio, locating in Fremont in 1854, when it was a small place, and lived there until after his marriage. He then moved to Clyde, where he passed the remainder of his life, dying there in 1907, at the age of 83 years. He was married to Sarah Ann Hughes, a daughter of William Hughes, who was an early settler in Sandusky County. They had four children: Winfield: Mvron. who died in 1909: and two who died in infancy. Mrs. Adare died about the year 1870, when the subject of this sketch was 14 vears old.

Winfield Adare was a baby when his parents moved to Fremont and there he lived until he was 6 years old. They then came to Clyde, where he was reared to maturity and received a good public school education. He early learned the trade of a baker, which he followed for four years, after which he began clerking for Herrick & Heiteshu, clothiers at Clyde. He continued in the employ of that firm for a period of ten years, and in 1896 established a store of his own in the Economy Block. He remained at that location for three years, then moved to more commodious quarters in the Richards Block on Main Street. He carries a complete stock of clothing, including the line of David Adler & Sons, and the J. Capp's All Wool Clothing, these makes having a prestige throughout the country. He also carries a complete line of gentlemen's furnishing goods and has a large and well established trade. Mr. Adare has always taken a deep interest in the affairs of the community and frequently has been called upon to serve in official capacity. He served three years as water works trustee, three terms as village treasurer, and in 1907 was elected mayor of Clyde, the duties of which office he has performed in an efficient and business like manner. He is a Democrat in politics.

On April 28, 1880, Mr. Adare was united in marriage with Miss Maggie Ickes, a daughter of Henry and Susan Ickes, of Clyde, and they have a daughter named Ina. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Knights of the Maccabees, and Knights and Ladies of Security.

HON. "HORACE: STEPHEN "BUCKLAND, one of Fremont's representative citizens, was born in Fremont, April 21, 185), son of Gen. R. P. and Charlotte (Boughton) Buckland.

Judge Buckland's ancestors were among the early settlers in this country. His great-grandfather, Major Stephen Buckland, born in Connecticut, was a prominent officer of the Continental army in the Revolutionary War, being at one time in command at Fort Arnold, West Point, and as well the captain of a privateer as authorized by the government, which was the nucleus of our present navy. He was

His grandfather, Ralph Buckland, son of Stephen, came from Massachusetts to Ohio in 1811 as land agent and surveyor. He was second sergeant in Capt. John Campbell's company, passing through this section of the country to report to Col. Lewis Cass at Detroit. The company were at the present site of Fremont, Ohio, from July 14, 1812, to August 5, 1812, and aided in the construction of the stockade at Fort Stephenson, afterwards joining the regiment at the River Raisin, where he was surrendered by Hull, returning to his home a prisoner on parole. He died shortly afterwards, presumably from poisoned deer meat furnished by Indians to the company at Fort Stephenson.

His father, Gen. Ralph Pomeroy Buckland, son of Ralph Buckland, was at the time of his death, in 1892, the oldest member of the Sandusky County bar, both in years and in period of practice. He was in fact the pioneer lawyer of the place, practicing here since 1837. During his latter years he was associated with his son, Horace Stephen Buckland, and to the close of his life retained the strong mentality and acute reasoning powers which had distinguished him in his prime.

Horace Stephen Buckland, the direct subject of this article, enjoved liberal educational adlvantages in his youth. From the public schools of Fremont he went to Gambier, Ohio, later to East Hampton, Massachusetts, and from there to Cornell University, at Ithaca, New York. Upon his return to Fremont he prepared for entering the law department of Harvard College, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, bv some months of law study in the office of Buckland & Everett, and after returning from Harvard he continued special reading for a time with the firm of Everett & Fowler. In September, 1875, he was admitted to the Ohio bar and immediately entered into partnership with his father, and was afterwards associated with his brother George, Wilber G. Zeigler and David B. Love at different times in the practice of law. In 1895 he was elected Common

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Pleas judge, and was re-elected to that office in 1g00. Since his retirement from the bench he has turned his attention mostly to his outside interests, among them the Fremont Crescent Metal & Manufacturing Company.

Judge Buckland was prominently connected with the Sons of Veterans for many years, being the first colonel of the First Regiment Ohio Sons of Veterans' Guards and commandant of the Sons of Veterans' Guards of the United States.

This regiment was among the first volunteers to offer their services in the Spanish American War, and had the Spanish-American War not ended so quickly this regiment would undoubtedly have been mustered into service, as Governor Bishop wrote June 10, 1908: "Dear Judge: Should we have another call, it is my intention to recognize the Sons of Veterans, by giving them a regiment, with yourself at the head of it, if you desire to go." The regiment was also recognized by the Legislature of the State of Ohio by and with the consent of the Ohio National Guard, as a Reserve Militia Infantry of Ohio. Although too young to enlist he was with his father in the South during the Civil War of 1861-5, camping and taking part with the soldiers. To his efforts was largely due the acquisition by the county of the land adjoining the Court House and in the building of the present sheriff's residence and jail, being employed by the county commissioners and appointed by the court for that purpose. He succeeded the late General Hayes as a trustee of the Birchard Library and is senior warden of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. .

On June 10, 1878, Mr. Buckland was married to Miss Eliza C. Bauman. Thev have a tasteful and commodious residence at No. 519 Ewing Street, Fremont, and are prominent members of the best society of this place.

Joseph And Oswald Steinle

JOSEPH AND OSWALD STEINLE, who for many years were associated together under the name of Steinle Bros., contractors and builders, and later as partners in the firm of Steinle Bros & Company, but who are now retired, are natives of Germany and sons of

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Joseph, who is the elder brother, was born in Germany, February 2, 1845, and was 8 years old when his parents decided to seek their fortunes in the United States. Acting upon this decision, they set sail for America and after landing safely, proceeded as far west as Mansfield, Ohio, their intention being to locate at Sandusky City. Finding, however, that the latter place was being visited by the scourge of cholera, they remained for three months in Mansfeld, and during this tune Mrs. Anna Steinle died. The bereaved tather and children then removed to Galion and from there came to Fremont, Joseph Steinle, the father, securing farm land near this city. He resided thereon for many years, finally retiring to Fremont to live; his death took place here a few years later.

Joseph Steinle, the younger, remained on the home farm until he was about nineteen years of age, being occupied with agricultural pursuits and in attending the district school. He then came to Fremont, where he learned the carpenter's trade. He, took naturally to the business and before long was competent to engage in contracting, which he did with much success. In a comparatively short time he found it necessary to secure a partner, and he therefore took as such his brother Oswald, the style of the firm being Steinle Bros. For many years thereafter this firm did the largest business in their line in the city of Fremont, some of the most substantial and ornamental structures which now adorn the city being of their construction. They thus continued until 1899, at which time Carl F. Steinle, a son of Joseph, was taken into the firm, its style being then changed to Steinle Bros. & Company. Mr. Joseph Steinle remained active in the firm until 1907, when he retired, with a well earned reputation for business reliability. About the same time or soon after his brother Oswald also retired and the business has since been conducted by Carl F. Steinle, who is now one of Fremont's leading contractors.

Joseph Steinle was married in 1874, to Miss Caroline Gretz, a daughter of Peter and Magdalene Gretz. Her parents died in Germany and she came to America and to Fremont at the age of 15 years. Besides the son, Carl F.,

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steinle have a daughter, Charlotte. Carl F. Steinle, in addition to be- 'ing a successful contractor, is also a competent architect and a young man with a promising future. He was graduated from the Fremont High School at the age of 17 years, having the honor of being the youngest graduate of that institution, and he then spent three terms in the Ohio State University at Columbus. He married Elizabeth Kramb and has three children: Miriam, Robert and Freda Elizabeth. Oswald Steinle was born in Germany, April 23,,1854, and was educated in the schools of Fremont and then, like his brother, learned the carpenter's trade. He subsequently entered into partnership with his brother Joseph, as above narrated, and the two brothers continued to be associated together as successful contractors and builders until their retirement. The younger brother contributed his full share to the success and reputation of the firm, and their work, in the construction of many of Fremont's most substantial buildings, has been of a character to leave its impress on the city for many years to come.

Mr. Oswald Steinle married Miss seer ae Wasmer, a daughter of Joseph and Theresa Wasmer, of Monroeville, Ohio, and they have had five children, two of whom now survive, Stella and Lucile. The former became the wife of A. L. Munch.

ARTHUR GALLAGHER, who cultivates the Seman Clapp farm of 214 acres in Green Creek Township, owns a tract of fifty-six acres in this township, which he rents out, and is one of the representative agriculturists of Green Creek Township. He was born April 3. 1863, on his present farm and is a son of Thomas M. and Jane (Burgan) Gallagher, and a grandson of Thomas Gallagher, who was one of the early settlers of Sandusky County, having come here when there was an average of twenty-five Indians to every white man. The grandfather died on a farm in Riley Township and was the father of four children: John, Wallace, Augustus and Thomas M., the father of our subject.

Court House, the village then. being called Lower Sandusky. He was reared on a farm in Riley Township, to which his father later moved, and subsequently was a sailor on the lakes for a few years, after which he rented a farm prior to purchasing the land now owned by our subject. This he cleared and cultivated the remainder of his life, passing away at the age of 72 years. He married Jane Burgan, who was born in 1828, in Wayne County, Ohio, and a daughter of Samuel Burgan, who was also one of the pioneers of Sandusky County. She came here when 6 years of age. Of their union were born five children: John; Nancy, who is the wife of Eli Dice; Alice, who married Charles Houghten; George, and Arthur, the subject of this sketch.

Arthur Gallagher was reared on his father's farm and attended the schools of the district, since which time he has given his attention to agricultural pursuits, now farming the Clapp farm of 214 acres, and residing on same.

In September, 1888, Mr. Gallagher was united in marriage with Elizabeth Schatzman, a daughter of Jacob and Catherine Schatzman, and to them have been born the following children: Helen, Ross, Thomas and John. Mr. Gallagher is identified with and takes an active interest in the Republican party.

LEWIS S. HIRT, treasurer of Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, is a farmer by occupation and the owner of a fine farm of 128 acres located in Section 33. He was born in Riley Township, October 26, 1871, and is a son of Casper and Verena (Vogt) Hirt, his parents being natives of Switzerland.

Casper Hirt first came to the United States in 1848, and for two years was located at Fremont, Ohio. He then spent some years in gold mining in California and Australia, and from the latter country returned to Switzerland. After a short stay in his native land he again set sail for the United States, and at Philadelphia was married to Verena Vogt. In 1854. he located on a farm in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, on which he lived until his death in 1881. He was a man of ability, a hard worker and of frugal habits, and at the time of his death was classed with the most substantial men of the township. two terms as township trustee. Lewis S. Hirt received an elementary educational training in the district schools, supplemented by three terms in Chio Normal University at Ada, Ohio. He has for years followed general farming and stock raising, meeting with a high degree of success. He is a Democrat in politics and served two terms as school director of District No. 7, was formerly clerk of the Election Board, and in November, 1907, was elected treasurer of Riley Township, an office he is now filling with marked ability. On October 24, 1894, Mr. Hirt was united in marriage with Miss Clara H. C. Werth, who was born in Riley Township and is a daughter of Lewis Werth. The following children have blessed their union: Freda V., Lawrence L., Helen E., Julius A., Alfred C and Jesse W. Religiously Mr. Hirt is a member of the First Reformed Church of Fremont, Ohio. In fraternal affiliation, he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, at Vickery, Ohio.

HENRY M. PARKER, manager of the Clyde Produce Company, manufacturers of the Pride of Clyde Kraut, has been a resident of Sandusky County all his life and was born on his father's farm in Green Creek Township, December 17, 1866. His parents are Sylvanes P. and Elizabeth (Redhout) Parker.

The father of Henry M. Parker, now one of the most venerable residents of Clyde, was born in 1818, at Strasburg, France, and was two years old when his parents brought him to America. He lived with them in New York into young manhood and then came to Ohio. He worked as a farmer in Sandusky County for a short time and then settled permanently at Clyde, where he followed the mason trade until he retired from all active employment. He married Elizabeth Redhout, who was born and died in Sandusky County, and he later married Lucinda Langsdale. To the first union four children were born, namely: Andrew J., Henry M., Leroy C and one deceased. The two children born to the second marriage are both deceased.

Henry M. Parker was educated in the common and High Schools of Clyde and then entered the cider business, operating a mill for three years. This mill he subsequently sold to the Clyde Kraut Company, in which he became a partner and for six years was superintendent of the plant for that concern. He then sold his interest and bought out O. M. Mallernee, of the Clyde Produce Company, and after conducting the business alone for one year, in 1907 formed a stock company and continues to man-~ age the business. The factory of the Clyde Produce Company is situated on East Buckeye Street and the capacity of the plant is 150 cars a year. Employment is given thirty-five men and the special brand is the "Pride of Clyde" kraut. The business is in a most prosperous condition and it is numbered with one of the town's most prosperous and important enterprises. Its feeder is the agricultural region in the vicinity of Clyde.

In February, 1892, Mr. Parker was married to Miss Nettie N. Stout, a daughter of David Stout, and they have one son, Morris P. The pleasant family home is situated on East Buckeye Street. Mr. Parker is a member of the Baptist Church. In politics he is affiliated with the Republican party and fraternally is an Odd Fellow, having membership in the Clyde Lodge.

WILLIAM FULLER, deceased, for many years was one of Townsend Township's substantial citizens and successful agriculturists. He was born January 23, 1799, at Hawley, Massachusetts, and died in Sandusky County, Ohio, February 7, 1884. His parents were Jason and Philanda (Taylor) Fuller.

As far back as the family record reaches, the Fullers belonged to Connecticut and the Taylors to Massachusetts, and doubtless a Mayflower strain might be discovered through persistent research. These names have yet many representatives in New England. Jason Fuller, probably about 1787, in early manhood, went to Massachusetts, married in that state and lived there until 1816, when he moved to Livingston County, New York, where his wife died in 1818. Thev had eight children, as follows: Cynthia. who married Silas Pratt.

came to Sandusky County in 1824, and died here; Rachel, who married Amos Hammond, died in Michigan; Philanda, who married James Morrill, died in Massachusetts; Electa, who was the second wife of James Morrill, died in Kansas; William; John, who died in Nebraska; Betsey, who married Ichabod Munger, died in Michigan; and Thomas, who also died in Michigan. The family all married and many left descendants and although they became widely separated, they never lost interest in each other, recognizing the ties of kindred until the close of life. Jason Fuller died in 1819, at the home of his son William, in Milan Township, Huron County, Ohio.

The first of the Fuller family to come to Ohio was William. The father had selected a tract of land situated in Huron County and proposed to move to it and make that section the family's future home. Young William started out on foot to locate the land, being about nineteen years of age at that time. It was something of an undertaking, to make his way through an unknown, wild section, and safely reach the property which his father had thought of purchasing. As the land was wild and uncleared it is not likely that he was able to make much preparation for the advent of his father and sister and brother, who joined him two weeks later, but they had not much more than reached the place than the father sickened and within eight months of settle- 'ment, had died. His wife had died in the preceding July, in New York. In the meanwhile, William Fuller had investigated and had found better and more desirable land in Sandusky County, and in 1824 he left Huron County and settled in Green Creek Township, in the former county.

One of the disadvantages that the pioneers had to meet was probably sickness from malaria, and Mr. Fuller, in the new location, was taken ill with fever and chills which incapacitated him for more than a year, and still further misfortune fell upon him. In 181g he had married Mehetable Botsford, and in August, 1826, she died, with their youngest child, and an accident caused the death of the eldest one. Mr. Fuller then went back to New York, where he remained for three years and there, in May, 1831, he married Cynthia Havens. They then returned to Green Creek Township, where he still owned forty acres. In 1834 he moved to Townsend Township and established himself in the section where the whole of his subsequent life was passed. He became a man of local prominence and substance, acquiring land to the extent of being able to assist all his five sons to farms of their own, when they reached maturity. Prior to 1856, William Fuller was identified with the Democratic party, but the public issues of that time caused him to change his views and thenceforth he was a Republican. He was a large hearted, generous, charitable man. He was a Christian in the true sense of the word and in faith was a Universalist.

William Fuller was married four times. His two wives have been already mentioned. On July 6, 1835, he was married (third) to Marcia M. George, who died in 1836. His last union was with Emma M. Levisee, who survived him. Four children were born to his first union, two to his second, one to his third and three to his fourth. Of his six children, two still survive. David died in May, 1879; William died in April, 1902; and John died in misfortunes, but he still held his courage and left as a heritage to his children, the record of a brave and blameless life. As one of Sandusky County's early settlers and worthy citizens, his name should be perpetuated in her annals,

CHRISTIAN HINTZ, a representative citizen of Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, is the owner of 320 acres of farm land in that township, and in addition to general farming has attained wonderful success as a breeder and dealer in live stock, making a specialty of pure bred Shorthorn cattle and Chester white hogs. His farm is located about four miles east of Fremont. He was born in Germany, November 23, 1839, and is a son of Christian Hintz, Sr., and a grandson of John Joseph Hintz, who was the owner of a farm in Mechlenburg, Germany, and always lived in that country.

Christian Hintz, Sr., was born and reared in Germany, where he was married and where all his children were born. April 1, 1852, with his family he set sail for America, and it was not until May 1oth, of that year, he reached his destination. He came at once to Ohio, by way of Quebec and Hamilton, Canada, and Niagara Falls, making the journey between the two last points named in a wagon. They then took the railroad to Buffalo, thence a boat to Sandusky, Ohio. A couple of days after his arrival there, Christian Hintz, Sr., moved upon a farm in Erie County, Ohio, and began working in a brick yard. He was not: to be permitted to enjoy life in this country for long, however, as he fell victim to an epidemic of cholera the same summer, as did a son and daughter, John and Sophia. He had been married in Germany to Miss Dora Harbreck, and they had four children: Christian; William, who lives at Fremont, Ohio; John, deceased; and Sophia, deceased. By a former union, he had a daughter, Dora, who became the wife of Godfrey Gotstetter. Mrs. Hintz later moved to Sandusky County, Ohio, and died in Green Creek Township, at the age of 63 years.

attended the common schools in Germany and there during his youth performed odd jobs to make money. After the death of his father he worked for his board and clothing for Jacob Hickman two years, and then for eighteen months for John Hull, receiving from the latter $3.00 per month for the first year, and $4.00 per month thereafter. He then returned to Jive with his family, who began renting farms, and with $40.00 which he had saved purchased a horse, wagon and harness. They were located in Erie County, Ohio, twelve years, continuing there until March 10, 1864, when our subject moved with his mother and his brother, William, to Sandusky County. The three of them purchased of a Mr. Van Dorn a farm of 114 acres in Green Creek Township, for a consideration of $4,300, $15.00 of which they paid down. The principal improvements on the place were a log house and a frame barn; no ditches had been dug and stumps covered the fields, the former owner having plowed around them. Christian and William Hintz farmed the place together for two years, and during that time purchased an additional sixteen acres. In 1866, the former was married and they decided to make a division of their property, Christian receiving seventy acres and William the remaining sixty acres. Our subject then started out for himself and by hard work, perseverance and good management has accumulated a competency. He added to his farm as he felt he could afford it without incurring too great an indebtedness, and now has 320 acres of valuable and well-improved land. In 1869, he erected the barn which now stands on the place, and two years later the house in which he lives. In 1875, he began breeding and raising short horned cattle and Chester white hogs, at which he has been so successful. He has had stock exhibits at the county fairs in this vicinity for thirty years, at the Ohio State Fair at Columbus for eight years, and at the Chicago Fat Stock Show, eight years, and has an established reputation throughout the country. He sent a Shorthorn cow as an exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893, and had a full exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis, where he won a-number of prizes. His sons also are good stockmen and have been associated in the business with him, contributing toward his success. Those of his sons who have married, he has given a good start in business way. On March 27, 1866, Mr. Hintz was married to Miss Pouls, who passed from this life March 25, 1907, at the age of 63 years. They became parents of the following children: Christian, who has a farm near Spencer, Ohio; William, who assists his father on the home place; Anna, who married August Topbel, of Fremont, and has four children - Christian, Clarence, Lucy and Archie; Dora, who is at home; Henry, who assists his father; August, of Seneca County, who married Stella Shriber and has a son, Raymond ; Jacob, who married Esther Strother and lives on the home place; and Martin, who also is at home. Politically, Mr. Hintz is a Democrat and in earlier life was for a number of years on the School Board. He was formerly a member of St. John's Lutheran

C. E. LEWIS, who is financially interested in the Ames Publishing Company, at Clyde, Ohio, and a member of the city council, is an enterprising and progressive business man who is known all over the country as a successful publisher of theatrical literature. He was born July 18, 1854, at Watertown, New York.

After completing his education, Mr. Lewis became a traveling salesman representing large wholesale paper houses and in the line of business came first to Clyde. Business and social attractions caused his return and on June 4, 1894, he was married here to Mrs. Maude (Holegate) Ames, widow of Albert Ames, who was the founder of the Ames Publishing Company. Mrs. Lewis was born in Shelby County, Ohio, and died at Clyde, November 5, 1905, aged fiity-five years. She is survived by one son, Wynne Holegate Ames, who 1s manger of the Ames Publishing Company. Mr. Lewis also has one son by a former marriage, Seth Lewis, who is in the newspaper business in New York.

The late Albert Ames was born at Clyde, Ohio, and was once a clerk in the Clyde postoffice. Later he learned the printer's trade and was the proprietor of one of the early newspapers here, The Clyde Sentinel, which he sold to The Clyde Enterprise, in order to devote his entire attention to publishing plays and other theatrical literature. In 1870 he established the Ames Publishing Company and directed it until the time of his death, October 21, 1887, when he was thirty-eight years of age. The Ames Publishing Company confine their efforts to theatrical book-selling and publishing and there are only six other houses of this kind doing business in the United States.

Mr. Lewis is a Republican in his political sentiments and represents a Republican ward in the city council. He is identified with both the Masons and Knights of Pythias, belonging to lodges at Clyde.

26, Madison Township, Sandttsky County, Ohio, is one of the most highly respected German-American citizens of this section. He was born in Hanover, Germany, February 11, 1839, and he came to America in 1854.

Although Mr. Kolkemeyer lad learned the tailor trade in his own country, when he reached Toledo, Ohio, he found no satisfactory work in that line and he cheerfully accepted employment for which there was a demand. He worked as a chore boy and caretaker of the horses of a Toledo family, and through his industry and honesty made friends and gained the confidence and respect of those with whom he came in contact. For five years after his marriage he worked as a teamster for a Toledo manufacturing company, delivered for a feed store for three years, later worked three years as a carpenter and then turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He rented a farm of A. Garns for two years and the Widow Taylor's farm for four years, both being in Madison Township, and then came to his present place. He found little improving had been done and the land was not productive because it needed draining. Mr. Kolkemeyer went right to work and put up all the buildings except the residence and by the time he had his land in the condition that he desired, he had put down 14,000 feet tile. He has one orchard which was on the place and the trees are still bearing. Since settling here he has given all his attention to his land, but in later years is not quite as active as formerly, his son Henry taking a large part of the responsibility.

At Toledo, Ohio, in March, 1866, Mr. Kolkemeyer was married to Miss Mary Sampson,- a daughter of Henry Sampson, and they have one son, Henry C. The latter obtained his education in the Madison Township schools and has remained with his parents. He married Anna Baden, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Krause) Baden, and they have two children: William C. and Helen M. Mr. Kolkemeyer and son are Republicans in their political views and the family belongs to the Lutheran Church.

lived out of Section 19 of that township, and is the owner of sixty-six and one-half acres located near the township line, on the Finefrock road. He was born February 11, 1838, and is a son of Christian and Catherine (Rathbun) Huss, and a grandson of Noah Huss, who was born in Germany.

Noah Huss, grandfather of the subject of this record, was but a boy when his father, who also bore the name of Noah, brought him to the United States. He lived at Little York, Pennsylvania, for some years after his marriage and about the year 1825 moved west to Sandusky County, Ohio. He located upon what is now the Kirnehan farm in Green Creek Township, in the midst of a wild and sparsely settled country. He had to make a clearing before he could erect a cabin and they lived amid the most primitive conditions. They made a home in the wilderness, subsisting largely upon wild game which at first at that time abounded in this locality. He died upon that place, as did his wife, who in maiden life was Mary Burkholder. They were parents of the following children: Christian; John; Jacob; Elijah; Noah; Ellen, who became the wife of David Hawk; Barbara, who married S. S. Rathbun; Mary Jane, who was the wife of Oliver McIntyre; Ann, who was the wife of George Hutchens; and Martha, who married Preston Corslow. All are now deceased with the exception of Jacob, who lives in Green Creek Township with Chaplin Rathbun.

Christian Huss was born at Little York, Pennsylvania, February 21, 1815, and was about ten years of age when he came with his parents to Sandusky County, Ohio, where he was reared on the home place. He helped to clear the place and in his youth often played with the Indians, who had not vet departed from this region. After his marriage he located on a farm of 240 acres on the west side of Green Creek, and there lived until his death in 1864. His wife died on the same farm in 1893. Her maiden name was Catherine Rathbun and she was a daughter of Chaplin Rathbun. They became parents of the following children: Chaplin R.; Eliza M., wife of John Morrison; Noah B.; Wilson, who died in 1842; Francis, who died in 1844; Burr, who

Chaplin R. Huss was born in the old log house on his father's farm and being the eldest of the family much of the work of clearing the place fell upon him. About three months of each year he attended the old district school in his home community. In 1864, he went out with Company H, 169th O. Vol. Inf., his daughter being at the time but nine days old. He served 100 days and did garrison duty at Arlington Heights, near Washington, D. C. At the close of the war, he returned to his farm in Green Creek Township, where he has always lived. In 1876, he built the house in which he lives, and all the improvements on the place have been made by him.

On September 4, 1859, Mr. Huss was married to Miss Ellen Morrison, who was born in Ballville Township March 18, 1838, and was a daughter of William Morrison. She died September 19, 1894, leaving three children: Etta, wife of Daniel M. Potter; Eva Ruth, who married a Mr. Hess; and Burt, who married Jessie Crawford and has a daughter, Helen. The last named Jives with his father, and owns twenty-five acres on the opposite side of the road. The subject of this sketch cast his first presidential vote for Stephen A. Douglas, the second for Abraham Lincoln. and ever since has been consistent in his support of the Republican party. He has been a member of the Odd Fellows at Green Springs since 187], and is a member of the Encampment, I. O. O. F., at Clyde.

LOUIS H. STEIN, whose fine farm of 100 acres is located three miles north of Woodville, was born on this place, in Sandusky County, Ohio, March 7, 1866, and is a son of Harmon A. and Mary E. (Tuhlmann) Stein.

Harmon A. Stein was born in Germany and was an old settler in Woodville Township, Sandusky County. He came to America in 1838 and for eleven years lived on a farm southwest of Woodville and in 1865 came to the farm now occupied by his son. He erected all the present buildings and acquired other farms, owning 270 acres at the time of his death, which ocurred in 1901, when he was 75 years old. His widow survived until 1907. They had a family of eleven children, seven of whom are still living.

Louis H. Stein obtained his education in the township schools and before settling down to an agricultural life, spent several years in Toledo. He took possession of the farm when his father died and has successfully managed it ever since. He is one of the leading Democrats of his township and is serving as a central committeeman. Some eight years since he was elected a member of the School Board and has served ever since, for two years being clerk and at present is the president of that body. He served also as road supervisor, making an extremely good impression in that office.

Mr. Stein married Miss Carrie Barkhaw, of Ottawa County, Ohio, and they have three children: Clarence. Walter and Alton, all bright school boys. Mr. and Mrs. Stein attend the Lutheran Church. He is one of the township's representative and responsible citizens.

REV. JOHN B. WENDLING, pastor of St. Michael's Church at Gibsonburg, Ohio, has been a resident of this place since Igor, when he came to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Rev. L,.L. Broens. His pastorate las been a most successful one in every way and has witnessed the erection of a magnificent church in the parish, one not excelled in a town of equal size in the State of Ohio.

Reverend Wendling was born in Rhine Province, Germany, March 1, 1875, and is a son of Joseph A. and Margaret Annie (Lay) Wendling. His father served in the German Army during the German-Austrian War of 1860 and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. He was injured during the latter war, and was afterwards awarded a medal by the government for gallant service. He died in 1886 and was buried in the Moersdorf Cemetery. He and his wife became parents of four children: Salomea, Helen, Pauline Mary (deceased), Anna Mary and John B.