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deceased April 24, 1852. The Doctor is a rising young physician and is very attentive to business.
EMANUEL MANGAS, farmer, P. O. Castle. This worthy farmer is a nntive of Pennsylvania, born August 25, 1826. He attended the common schoola of Ohio and Indiana, and was united in marriage, the first time, De- cember 20, 1855, to Catharine Ely, who was born April 12, 1888. Two chil- dren blessed the first marriage-Jacob J., born December 21, 1859, deceased February 20, 1864, and Sarah B., April 8, 1865, decenged August 13, 1865. Mr. M. lost his beloved wife by death, August 8, 1865. He was married the second time, October 15, 1868, to Caroline L. Castle, who was born July 14, 1834 ; two children were born to these parents-Oliver M., August 11, 1869, deceased January 3, 1873, and Isaac N., September 12, 1873. This son is a bright, intelligent lad of much promise. Mr. Mangas has held the office of Township Assessor and he and his worthy wife are members of the Disciple Church. He has followed farming and is one of those stanch Democrats from principle. The sketch of his parents is given in another part of this work. The father of Mrs. Mangas, Isnac Castle, is a native of Vermont and born December 14, 1809; her mother is n Methodist Minister ; was born March 9, 1813. The subject of this sketch is a law-biding citizen, and is held in high regard by his neighbors. Mr. Mangas has a pleasant home on the Salem and Union City Turnpike, about five miles north of Union City.
CASPER MANGAS, farmer, P. O. Castle. This worthy citizen is a native of Pennsylvania, born August 12, 1831. He came with his parents to Rich- land County, Ohio, and from thence to this county. He received his educa- tion in his adopted county, and was married May 10, 1857, to Mary J. Perry, who was born March 22, 1837, in Montgomery County, Ohio. Tea children were born to these parents -- Mary J., born November 2, 1858; Emanuel E., September 21, 1860; George A., January 31, 1862 ; William H., September 23, 1863, died 1864 ; John L., November 5, 1864 ; Margaret E., September 5, 1866 ; Jacob L., August 3, 1868; James P., Mny 10, 1870, and Charles N., August 25, 1875. Mr. M. and wife are worthy members of the Disciple Church, and are much interested in its behalf. He is an industrious farmer, and stands well in the community in which he lives. In politics, he is a Democrat, and is not only a farmer but a carpenter.
JOHN B. LYONS, Jackson, was born in Perry County. Ohio, November 29, 1849 ; he came with his parents to Jay County, Ind., in 1850. He was edu- ented in the common schools of these days; was married April 23, 1874, to Rosa Snyder, who was a native of Darke County, Ohio, and born February 23, 1853. They have two children-Cora A., born January 20, 1875, and Albert L., August 3, 1877. Mrs. Lyons, is an estimable lady and soeisble companion. She is a member of the Christian Church, Elijah Lyons, father of John B., was born September 24, 1824, in Columbiana County, Ohio. He moved to Jny County, Ind., in 1830, and January 12, 1821, married Mary Baily, a native of Pennsylvania. The father of Mrs. J. B. Lyons, was Pierson Snyder, n native of New Jersey, born April 20, 1820. After making several changes, he de- ceased in St. Clair, Mo., being killed March 14, 1863, by some deserters from the rebel Gen. Price'a srmy. Helena Barkalow, the mother of Mrs. Lyons, was born in Warren County, Ohio, December 26, 1819. She married Mr. Snyder October 2, 1851, and deceased in Jay County, April 6, 1866. Mr. Lyons is a Democrat in politics. He is a social gentleman and well respected by his neighbors.
JOIIN MANGAS, farmer, P. O. Union City. This industrious citizen was boru February 25, 1834, in Richland County, Ohio ; he came with his parents to this county in 1837, and was achooled among the scenes of those pioneer days. Ile was married February 4, 1858, te Hannah Stewart, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., May 16, 1841. One child blessed this union-Clark, born November 27, 1858 ; married Susan Stapesbury, December 11, 1879. Mr. M. owns a well-cultivated farm of 110 acres of land, and he and wife are zealous members of the Disciple Church. The father and mother of Mr Mangas are noticed elsewhere in this work. Isaac M. Stewart was the father of Mrs. Mangas, born June 16, 1818, a untive of Ohio, deceased in Kansas ; his wife was originally Cynthia Lambert, a native of Darke County, Obio, born August 10, 1820, deceased December 13, 1861. His parents were married March 15, 1838 They had nine children-Clark, born September 23, 1839; Hannah, nlrendy meutioned ; Betsy, June 5, 1843, deceased February 5, 1866; Polly Ann, November 17, 1814; Sarah M., June 12, 1847; Amanda J., March 18, 1850; Jonathan, November 12, 1853; Abigail A., January 17, 1857, and Lydin A., August 20, 1859. The subject of this sketch is Demceratic in politics and ia noted for his generous disposition.
ELI MANGAS, farmer, P. O. Union City, born Mny 12, 1839, in Jackson Township, this county. He attended the rural schools of his native town- ship, and was married September 20, 1861, to Jemimn Smith, who was born August 26, 1844 ; nine children blessed thia union ; John W., born April 22, 1862 ; Hanbah, November 21, 1863, deceased August 16, 1864; Mary E., January 14, 1865, deceased Auguet 19, 1865 : William O., Jun.s 3, 1866; Rufus S., October 23, 1868; Lewis J., April 1, 1873, deceased the 27th of same month : Cora B., October 31, 1875 ; Dora M., May 80, 1877, and Carrie A., March 24, 1879. Mr. M. and wife are worthy members of the Disciple Church ; he is Democratic in politica and owna the old homestead on which he was reared. He has one of the best barns in the county, and gives much atten- tion to raising fine stock. A sketch of his father and mother are given else- where in this work. His wife's father ia Abraham Smith, who married Mary Terrell. Mr. Mangas is Superintendent of the Sabbath School of his neighbor- hood and is respected by all frienda. Abraham Smith was born September 18, 1808, in York County, Penu. Mary Smith, his wife, was niso'n native of Pennsylvanin, born February 19, 1815 ; they settled in Randolph County in 1837.
ABSALOM MANGAS, farmer, P. O. Union City. This industrious farmer was born January 31, 1844, on the old homestead in Jackson Township, this county. He was married the first time November 10, 1866, to Margaret C. Thompson, who was born in Marion County, Ohio, April 26, 1847. One child
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was born to these parents-Edward C., September 25. 1867, deceased Decem. ber 30, 1868. Mr. M. lost his estimable wife by death and was married the second time, February 18, 1869, to Malinda' Hindsley, who ie a native of Darke County, Ohio, born Angust 23, 1844. Five children blessed this union, of which number three are living-Marshall O., November 27, 1869; Charlie E., August 4, 1871 ; William O., April 6, 1873, deceased December 28, 1874; !larry L., May 2, 1876, and Clarence O., January 8, 1881, decensed March 18, 1881. The parents of Mr. Mangas are noticed elsewhere in this work. The father of Mrs. Mangas is Stephen Hindsley, born in North Carolina, August 22, 1818. He went with his parents, at three years of age, to Tennessee, from thence to Darke County, Ohio, and finally settled in this, Jackson Township ; he was married to Annie M. McConnell, who was born June 10, 1820. The subject of this sketch and his wife are worthy members of the Disciple Church ; he is an enthusiastic Democrat and a good citizen ..
SARAHI A. NOFFSINGER, former, P. O. Uuion City, born July 5, 1822, in Wayne County, Ind. ; she was married July 9, 1840, to Eli Noffsinger, who was born April 6, 1806, in Montgomery County, Ohio. The following children blessed this union : Enos, born August 18, 1841 ; Aaron, June 8, 1843 ; Jesse P., November 21, 1845; Andrew, January 21, 1847; Minerva, April 6, 1849, decensed April 8, 1851 ; Saloma, December 18, 1851; John, March 7, 1856 ; Sarab, June 23, 1858; James, February 7, 1861; William P., February 22, 1863, nad Leonard V., May 17, 1865. Mrs. Noffainger is a faithful member of the German Baptist Church ; owns a good farm of 160 acres of land, and is a lady of whom her neighbors are proud. Mr. Eli Noffsinger died October 8, 1872; was n member of the German Baptist Church. Enos married l'olly A. Stewart ; Aaron, Mollie Sipple; Jesse P'., Nancy C. Shinaberg; Andrew, first wife, Hettie N. Stover, second wife, Catherine Bowman ; Saloma married George M. Lauter; John married Ann M. Bricker ; Sarah A., married Silas A. Kreider.
ELI NOFFSINGER, farmer, P. O. Union City, horn March 28, 1833, in Montgomery County, Ohio ; onme here in 1848; after making several changes, finally settled here in 1870. He was educated in the common schools of his native State, and was married September 3, 1857, to Martha Noffsinger, born December 31, 1838. The following children blessed this union : Elizabeth. horn July 7, 1858, deceased November 26, 1864 ; Henry, December 22, 1859 ; lda, October 18, 1861 ; Noah, February 13, 1864; Joseph, March 9, 1866 ; Edward, March 17, 1868 ; Clara J., January 1, 1872, and Dora, July 4. 1874. He and his worthy wife are members of the German Baptist Church. llis father was Eli Noffsinger, born July 4, 1794, in Washington County, Pennsyl- vania, deceased in Illinois, 1861 ; his wife was originally Mary Pressel, a native of Virginia. Mr. Noffsinger is an industrions, conscientious gentleman. JOHN POORMAN, farmer, P. O. Union City, born June 15, 1815, in Bed- ford County, Penn. Ile came to Richtand County, Ohio, at one year of age, and from thence to this county in 1838. He was married, the first time, on September 6, 1837, to Lucy A. Brooks, born June 2, 1818, in York County, Penn. The following children blessed this union : Ilenry, born October 5, 1839, deeensed January 6, 1869; Mary A., born September 22, 1841, deceased April 6, 1848 ; George W., born July 13, 1842, served in Company E, Eighty- fourth Indiana Infantry ; Margaret J., born October 13, 1845 ; Emeretta MI., born July 29, 1849 ; Je n N., born May 24, 1851 ; Martha E., boro August 17, 1855, and James W., boro April 22, 1861. Mr. Poorman lost his wife by death September 2, 1875. fle was married the second time, January 7, 1877, to Mrs. Mary Anderson, who was born January 16, 1821, in Stark County, Ohio. llis father, Peter Poorman, was a native of Pennsylvania ; located in Richland County, Ohio ; died July 9, 1830, his wife was originally Elizabeth Shaffer, a native of the same State, died in 1850. Mr. Poorman and wife are consistent members of the church, he of the Christian and she of the German Baptist. lle is a Democrat in politics ; owns a good farm of eighty acres of land, and is generally estecmed.
PETER POORMAN, Township Trustee, Union City. This worthy citizen is a native of Richland County, Ohio, born July 22, 1838. He came to this county with his parents nt six weeks of age, and attended school in the rural districts of this township. He was married, August 6, 1858, to Mary Warren, who was born in Wayne t'ounty, Ind., September 6, 1833. The following chil- dren blessed this union : Elizabeth A., born January 10, 1860, deceased Angust 9, 1869 ; Eti N., born t)ctober 3. 1862, deceased August 20, 1868 ; Minerva E., born January 24, 1865, deceased August 21, 1868; Cora A., born March 24, 1870; James W., born May 6, 1872 ; Ettie B., born May 6, 1875, and Nikde L., born June 16, 1878. The father and mother of the subject of this sketch are noticed elsewhere in this work. Mr. Poorman has filled successfully the office of Township Assessor for six terms, and the people appreciating the honesty and integrity of this citizen, elected him Township Trustee in the spring of 1880. Hle and his worthy wife are members of the New-Light Church.
HENRY RICKERT, farmer, P. O. Jackson. This gentleman is one of the worthy farmers of his township ; was horu in Montgomery County, Ohio, April 16, 1848. Mr. Rickert, when a youth, had limited opportunities to attend school, and therefore his knowledge is derived principally from close observa- tion and practical experience. On the 14th of August, 1873, he married Miss Wimer, a daughter of John Wimer, whose biography inny be found on the pares of this volume. Miss Wimer is also a native of Montgomery County, Chio, born January 7, 1852. Mr. Wimer and wife have three children living .- fleury A., born Angust 1, 1875 ; Amos W., September 20, 1878, and Martin A .. August 23, 1881. Mr Hickert is a Democrat. He and his estimable wife are members of the German Baptist t'hurch.
GEORGE RICKERT.
George Rickert was horn February 15, 1840, in Montgomery t'ounty, Ohio. lle is the son of John and Elizabeth Rickert, who were born in Germany, the former in August, 1801, and the latter in March, 1811. They were the parents of eight children, named respectively, Mary A., John, George, Jacob, Leonard, Samuel, Henry and Elizabeth, all of whom are now living except Mary A., Jacob, Leonard and Samuel. George, the subject of this sketch, came to Ran-
dolph County, Ind., with his parents in 1852. He attended the district schools of this county during the winter, and, during the remainder of the year, was engaged in assisting his father on the home farm. By the training of his early life, be became familiar with the details of farming, and as he grew to man- hood adopted that pursuit, which he hse ever since continued with marked suo -. cess. On the 29th of March, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah J. Stuck, who was born in Champaign County, Ohio, in March, 1848. The fruits of this union are three children, named respectively, William A., Mary E. And Jobn E.
Like many of our substantial farmers and best citizens, Mr. Rickert is a self-made man, having earned his success by honest toil, steadily and gradu- ally, without nny sudden stroke of good fortune. He has a fine form of eighty acres on the New Pittsburg pike, under splendid improvement, and with a handeome residence and substantial barn and outbuildings. He is n enterpris- ing, industrious man, and, by honest toil, has accumulated a comfortable estate. lle is honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow-men, and has gained the confidence and regard of all who know him, being recognized as one of the best citizens of his township. He is a member of the German Reformed Church, and in politics, is n Democrat.
His wife is the daughter of John Stuck, who was born in Pennsylvania in August, 1823, and ie now a minister of the Gospel in Darke County, Ohio. She is an estimable lady, and possess the affectionate regard of the community in in which she resides.
JOSEPH SHREEV.
Joseph Shreev was born in Carroll County, Md., October 13, 1816, and died in Randolph County, Ind., August 13, 1879. Iu his youth he learned the mil- ler's trade, and throughout his life, was engaged at that pursuit with marked success. When twenty-two years of age, he left home, and located on the Whitewater River, in Wayne County, Ind., where he operated a flouring-mill for William Mitchell. About ten years later, he removed to Dolluf's Mill, on Whitewater, where he remained ahout a year. Removing then to his farm, east of Union City, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits for twelve years. At the end of that time, he located in Union City, where, in partnership with Spencer Hill, he erected a flouring-mill, which has since been remodeled, and is now known ay Pierce's Warehouse. In September, 1864, he removed to Jackson Township, Randolph County, and purchased a mill on the Mississinewa River. Ile remodeled this establishment, furnishing it throughout with new and improved machinery, and making it a first-class mill, operating it success- fully until his decease.
Hle was twice nourried, first, on July 7, 1842, to Cynthia Ann Edwards, in Wayne County. Ind. By this union they were the parents of three children, only one of whom, Enos E., now survives. His wife died on the 30th day of March, 1850, and on the 18th of March, 1852, he was united in marriage with Emily Gibbs, a native of Darke County, Ohio, and daughter of David and Mary Gibbs. This second union was blessed by eight children, viz., David G., Andrew M., Senith E., Bryant J., Jacob W., Rebecca A., Edward Ellsworth and Wesley l'reston. Of this number all are now living save Wesley P.
Mr. Shreev begun life as a poor boy. without any capital but honesty and industry, and a strong determination to succeed. And these qualities proved the key to success, and coabled him, with good management, to accumulate a comfortable estate. lle was a hard worker, and all that he acquired in the way of worldly wealth was the result of honest toil. In politics, he was a Re- publican, but with him, politics was a secondary consideration. His work de- manded and received all of his attention, and he never consented to occupy an elective office, nor did he over feel a desire for political recognition. He he- came an Odd Fellow at Westminster, Md., and retained his membership in that lodge until his death. In his business transactions, and in all his dealings with his fellow-men, he was scrupulously honest, and by his integrity, won the confidence and respect of all who knew him. Although not a pioneer, he was one of the most liberal of citizens, and took a hearty interest in the improve- ment of the county, contributing liberally to nll enterprises of a publio nature, and was especially the friend of public education and religion. He was a man of strong character, and in his death the community lost one of its best citizens. llis wife survives him, and still controls the mill property. The mill ie operated by her sons, who are gentlemen of fine business ability, and thoroughly familiar with the work in which they are engaged.
W. K. SIMMONS. The subject of this skeich is one of , the substantial citizens of Randolph County. lle is a native of this county ; born August 81, 1841. llis education was acquired in the distriot schools. Having served his majority at home. Mr. Simmons, on June 3, 1865, married Malinda A. Sell, May 11, 1845. They have three children-Dora, born March 29, 1868; Edar, September 15, 1869, and Esta, November 11, 1871. 'The above-named children are bright and intelligent, and are a great source of happiness for their parents. Mr. Simmons and wife are worthy members of the German Baptist Church, of which he has been a minister for twelve years. His father, Aaron Simmons has been identified with this county since the year 1842; and has always been known as an honorable and respectable citizen. He is a native of Miami County, Ohio, born February 1, 1810. In the year 1840, he married Rebecca Marquis, she was born in Ohio, in 1819, February 2. Aaron Simmons and wife live on the Salem and Union Pike, two and one-half miles northwest of Union City. On the farm of W. K. Simmons is a flowing well, which has a capacity of about twelve gallons per minute. It has been dug seven years and has unceasingly continued in its wonderful supply of water.
NOAIL S. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Union City. This industrious citizen was born December 21, 1854, in this county. He attended the district schools, and was married, December 24, 1874, to Martha J. Sell, who was born in Jackson Township, this county, October 3, 1853. Two children blessed this union-Troy, horn July 1, 1876, and Lafayette, October 7, 1878, deceased July 13, 1879. llenry Smith, the father of the subject of this eketoh, was a native of l'ennsylvania, born May 27, 1816, come to this county in 1837, deceased September 29, 1880; his wife, formerly Elizabeth Noffsinger, was a native of
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Ohio, since deceased. Mr. Smith is energetic and thoroughly reliable in all his business relations,
EPHRAIM SPITLER, P. O. Jackson, was born June 15, 1834, in Montgom- ery Co., Ohio. He was educated in the common schools of his native State. On April 9, 1957, he united in marriage with Agnes A. Anderson, who was born in Juniatta County, Penn., June 30, 1834. They have seven children living -- Harriett, born September 23, 1858; Joseph L., September 13, 1860; James II., October 25, 1862; Warren E., November 6, 1864 ; Martha J., January 7, 1867 ; Ora B., June 4, 1871, and Parker, October 13, 1875. Joseph Spitler, the father of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Ohio. He was born March, 1812, and married Miss Barbara Limbert. Mr. Spitler owns a valuable' little farm of eighty acres. Is a worthy member of the United Brethren Church and a respected citizen. The father of Mrs. Spitler was James Anderson, a native of Pennsylvania, was born April, 15, 1794. He married Ruth MeChan, also a native of Pennsylvania ; she was born January 6, 1800. They were united in the holy bonds of matrimony in the year 1820, November 20. In the yenr 1854, they moved to Darke County, Ohio, where they lived until their death. He deceased March 26, 1868, and his faithful wife Ruth, November 9, 1864
CHARLES TRINE.
George Trine, the paternal grandfather of this gentleman, was a native of Germany, but. emigrated to the American Colonies at an early day, and cs- poused the American cause in the struggle for independence. At the battle of Bunker Ilill, be was wounded in the left hand, and being permanently disabled, wns n pensioner. He lived in Berks County, in the State of Pennsylvania, where he reared his family and died. The German orthography of the family .name became anglicized after a residence of a few years in America, and was written as at present by his descendants. Jacob Trine, his son, and the father of the subject of this sketch, was born and reared in Berks County, Penn. . lic married in that county, and in 1832 removed with his family to Butler County, Ohio, where he followed the trades of weaving and dyeing until his death, which occurred in 1846, his wife having died in the preceding year.
Charles, the subject of this sketch, was born January 9, 1826, in Berks County, Pean., and accompanied his parents to Ohio when about six years of age. He grew up in that Sinte, with but limited educational advantages, but studying hard in his leisure hours at home, when not engaged in assisting his father in the daily routine of work. When eighteen years of age, he went to learn the potter's trade at Miltonville, Ohio, and worked at this trade for nine years. lle then rented a farm in Butler County, and for several years follow- ing was engaged in agricultural pursuits at various points in Ohio. In 1862, he purchased the farm upon which he still resides (consisting then of eighty acres), and in 1863 enme with his family to live upon the new farm in Randolph County, Ind. What is now n fine farm was then principally in the forest, and almost destitnte of improvement, with the exception of a little log-enhin, which for several years wns the home of his family. But he was young and energetic, nul not destined long to occupy a dwelling so humble. lle cleared his tarm, ond in the meantime instituted many improvements, not the least of which was the purchase of an additional forty acres of land. In 1875, he erected a splen- did brick mansion in the place of little log.house of earlier days. lle has ad- bered closely to the pursuit of farming, and by honesty and industry has nc- cumulated a comfortable fortune, while he has established himself permanently in the good will of his fellow-citizens.
Ile was married, July 1, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth Hinkle, in Butler County, Ohio. She was born in that county on the 13th of November, 1829, and is the daughter of Joseph Hinkle, an early settler of that county. Her grandfather llinkle was one of the settlers killed by the Indians in the massnere at New- town, ahove Cincinnati. Mrs. Trine is an excellent lady, and has done well her part in encouraging and helping her husband in his efforts to sneceed, and still lives in share and enjoy the prosperity that has crowned their mutual lahors. They are the parents of eight children, six of whom are now living, ' viz. : Squire HI., married, and living in the State of Oregon ; Sarah J., wife of Jacob Byrum, now living in Randolph County ; William S., married, and living in Darke County, Ohio ; Laura S., wife of Preston Hoke, now living in Jackson Towasbip ; Charles E. and Alpheus Il. residing at home. Henry C., the eldest, und Josy, the youngest, are decenserl.
Mr. Trine is a member of the l'reshyterian Church at Union City. In his political affiliations he is a Republican, Unt has never sought or occupied any elective office. He has, however, been selected to fill offices of honor and trust in turnpike companies and other corporations. Ile has been n Director of the Union City Agricultural & Mechanical Association since the organization of that society, and President of the Board of Trustees of Lisbon Cemetery siace the organization of that boord.
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