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HISTORY
OF
Crawford County, Ohio
AND
Representative Citizens
.
BY JOHN E. HOPLEY
"Study History for it is Philosophy Teaching by Example"
PUBLISHED BY RICHMOND-ARNOLD PUBLISHING COMPANY F. J. RICHMOND, Pres .; C. R. ARNOLD, Sec'y and Treas. CHICAGO, ILL.
EDITOR'S PREFACE
The torch shall be extinguish'd which hath lit My midnight lamp, and what is writ, is writ- Would it were worthier! -BYRON.
The writing of this history has been the work of over a year of constant research and work, and the idea of the editor has been to show by contrast the difference between the past and the present. The latter all know, and its blessings all enjoy. But the former, with its trials, its hardships, and its struggles bravely met, manfully born, and successfully over- come should make the thoughtful reader more content with the conditions of today.
In finishing the work, it is but an act of justice on the part of the writer to express his thanks to Hon. Carl C. Anderson, the member of Congress from this district for the valuable information he secured from the old records at Washington; to Judge Daniel Babst of Crest- line and Hon. R. W. Johnson of Galion, for much valuable information; to James D. Fer- ree for his valuable collection of historical data; to the county officials of Crawford for their uniform courtesy and assistance in the search of all records; to the officials of Dela- ware, Huron, Marion and Richland for similar favors. In the preparation of the work, first credit is due to the History of Crawford County published in 1880, by Baskin and Beatty, and written by many people, but the histories of Bucyrus by Thomas P. Hopley and of Galion by Dr. J. C. McIlvaine were most valuable. The old files of the Crawford County Forum, with its pioneer letters of James Nail, James Dunlap and others and of the Bu- cyrus Journal with the letters of John Moder- well, Robert Cowden and others furnished the substantial early history of the county, the Moderwell letters being the most complete of the early records in existence.
The following are the more important works from which the various facts were gleaned :
Histories of the United States by Lossing and Ellis.
LaSalle's Discoveries, by Parkman. Bouquet's Expedition, by Parkman. Red-Men's Roads, by Hurlbert. Col. Smith's Captivity, 1755-59. Crawford's Campaign, by Butterfield.
Narratives of Knight and Slover of the Crawford Expedition, published in 1782.
Ohio in 1778, by James.
Histories of Ohio by Atwater, Taylor, King, all published seventy to eighty years ago, and the modern ones of Abbott, and Van Tassell's Book of Ohio.
Howe's History of Ohio.
The Marion, Richland and Wyandot His- tories of thirty years ago, all of which are ex- cellent works, similar to the Crawford County History of the same date; the modern history of Marion county by Jacoby and of Richland county by Baughman.
The history of Wayne county by Douglass, Knapp's History of the Maumee Valley, and Brice's History of Ft. Wayne, written thirty years ago.
Files of the Columbus Gazette from 1820 to 1825, copies of the publications of the Ohio Archaeological Society and of the Ohio Mag- azine.
Reid's Ohio in the War, Siebert's Under- ground Roads, the Lives of James Kilbourne of Worthington and Judge J. T. Anderson of Marion.
W. A. Taylor's Annals of Progress; the early Gazetteers of Ohio.
While mistakes may have been made in this History of Crawford County, let each one be overbalanced more than a hundred times by . the facts which are correct.
JOHN E. HOPLEY.
Bucyrus, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1912.
PUBLISHERS' PREFACE
The aim of the publishers of this volume and of the author of the history has been to secure for the historical portion thereof full and accurate data respecting the history of the county from the time of its early settlement. and to condense it into a clear and interesting narrative. All topics and occurrences have been included that were essential to this sub- ject.
The reviews of resolute and strenuous lives that make up the biographical part of the volume are admirably calculated to foster local ties, to inculcate patriotism and to emphasize the rewards of industry dominated by intelli- gent purpose. They constitute a most appro- priate medium for perpetuating personal an- nals and will be of incalculable value to the descendants of those commemorated. These sketches are replete with stirring incidents and intense experiences and are flavored with a strong human interest that will naturally prove to a large portion of the readers of the book one of its most attractive features. In the aggregate of personal memoirs thus collated will be found a vivid epitome of the growth of Crawford County, which will fitly supplement the historical statement, for its development is identical with that of the men and women
to whom it is attributable. Sketches unrevised by subscribers are marked by a small asterisk (*) placed after the name of the subscriber.
The publishers have avoided slighting any part of the work, and to the best of their abil- ity have supplemented the editor's labors by exercising care over the minutest details of publication, in order to give the volume the three-fold value of a readable narrative, a use- ful work of reference and a tasteful ornament to the library.
Special prominence has been given to the portraits of many representative citizens, which appear throughout the volume, and we believe that they will prove not its least inter- esting feature. We have sought in this de- partment to illustrate the different spheres of industrial and professional achievement as conspicuously as possible.
To all who have kindly interested them- selves in the preparation of this work, and who have voluntarily contributed most use- ful information and data, or rendered any other assistance, we hereby tender our grate- ful acknowledgements.
THE PUBLISHERS.
Chicago, Ill., October, 1912.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
GEOLOGICAL HISTORY 21
Formation of the Earth, Including Crawford County-The Oldest Known Inhabitant-Age of the Earth-Thickness of the Earth's Crust-Age of Crawford County from a Geological Standpoint-The Order of Creation -Geological Strata and Sub-Strata-The Glacial Period-Ancient Animal Life-Plant Life-Pre-glacial Man-Mastodonic Remains Found at Bucy- rus-Our Early "Settlers"-The Mound Builders.
CHAPTER II
DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
29 Landing of Columbus-Naming of America-Naddod, the Norwegian-Ice- land Visited by the Irish-Early Norse Settlements There-Expedition of Lief Erickson-Norse Settlements on Baffin's Bay, 1135-Iceland in the 12th Century-Visited by Columbus-The Zeni Brothers-Voyage of Americus Vespucius-Spanish Settlements-The New World Presented to Spain-Expedition of Sebastian Cabot-Ponce de Leon Lands in Florida -Followed by DeSoto-Expedition of Cartier-D'Ayllon and Cortoreal Kidnap Indians-Expedition of Verrazini-Possessions of Spain, England and France in America-Massacre of Protestant Settlers by Menendez- Avenged by DeGourges-Sir Richard Grenville Lands on Island of Roa- noke-His Men Killed by Indians-John White Reestablishes Colony- The First English Child Born in What is now the United States-The Jamestown Settlement-Capt. John Smith-The Dutch Settle New York- Landing of the Pilgrims-Penn Settles Pennsylvania-Other Settlements -The United States Obtains Possession of Florida and Spanish Settle- ments Beyond the Mississippi-Also Territory West of the Rocky Moun- tains-The Northern Boundary Settled-Colonial Charters.
CHAPTER III
INDIAN OCCUPANCY
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.. Character of the Indians-Failure of Attempts to Enslave Them-Their Lack of Written Language-Their History Preserved by the Missionaries- Their Traditions-Legends Concerning a Previous Race-Division of the Country Among the Tribes-The "Five Nations"-Conflict with the French
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and the Hurons-Sell Land to William Penn-The Franciscan Friars- The Jesuits-Treaties of the Iroquois with the Whites-Their Wars with Other Tribes-The Wyandottes and Ottawas-The French and Indian Posts at Mackinac and Detroit-The Foxes Attack Detroit-Are Almost Exterminated-The "Six Nations"-The Wyandots and Delawares in Ohio The Shawanese-Indian Raids Into Pennsylvania and Virginia-French Forts in Northwest Territory- The French and Indian War-Washing- ton Attacks the French-Braddock's Defeat-Triumph of the English- Pontiac's Attempt-Ensign Paully's Capture and Escape-Murder of Pon- tiac-Gen. Bradstreet's Expedition-Battle of Point Pleasant-Cornstalk -Simon Girty-The Revolution and Its Results-The English- Pay Indians for White Scalps-Attack on Ft. Henry-Bravery of Elizabeth Zane-Col. Crawford's Defeat and Death-Treaty of Ft. McIntosh-Murder of Sha- tay-ya-ron-yah-Other Treaties-Battle of Fallen Timbers-Boundaries -War of 1812-Surrender of Gen. Hull-Harrison's Expedition-Attack on Ft. Meigs-Defense of Ft. Stevenson-Perry's Victory-Battle of the Thames and Death of Tecumseh-End of the War ..
CHAPTER IV
SETTLEMENT OF THE COUNTY
64 Organization of Previous Ownership-Indian Reservations-Formation of Wayne County-Delaware and Knox Counties Formed-Richland County Formed-Boundaries of Crawford County in 1820-The Wyandot Reser- vation Purchased-Indian Villages-Army Routes-Early Roads-The Sandusky Plains-Passage of. Crooks' Army-Ludlow's Survey-Bad Lands-Abandoned Cabins-The "Old Purchase"-The Westward Move- ment-Inhabitants of County Prior to 1815-The First Land Owner-The First Permanent Settler-A Fatal Accident-Early Distilleries-Indian Treaty of 1817-Supplementary Treaty-The New Land Surveyed and Settled-Where the Pioneers Came From-Log Cabins and How They Were Built-Accidents-Furniture-Provisions-Baking-Water Supply - Log Rolling - Clothing - Crops and Harvesting - Grist Mills - Bee Hunting-Cranberries-Scarcity of Money-Prices of Various Products- Blazed Trails-Pioneer Hospitality-Mails-The Traveling Minister- Early Doctors - Pioneer Pastimes - Funerals - Improvements - The County Erected and Named-Population in 1820-List of Settlers.
CHAPTER V
ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY
88 First Elections-Boundaries-First Taxes-Early Roads-Location of County Seat-Col. Kilbourne's Proposition-Settlement of Bucyrus-The County Organized-The Fight on Commissioners-Their First Proceedings- Readjustment of Township Lines-Indian Purchase, 1835-The Leiths- Justice Garrett- Formation of the County in 1845 as it Now Exists- Township Changes-New Roads-The Courts-Contest for County Seat -Donations of Leading Citizens-Erection of Court House-Visit of
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General Harrison-The County Jail-Population of County in 1830 and 1850-Construction of Railroads-New Court House-Improvements- Court House of 1856-New Jail-Care of the Poor-The County In- firmary-Difficulties of Travel in Early Days-The Mails-Turnpikes and Stage Routes-Early Stores-Population by Townships-Residents in 1826.
CHAPTER VI
POLITICAL I18
Early Politics-Campaign of 1840-Harrison at Bucyrus-Campaign Song- Exciting Campaign of 1863-Minor Parties-Constitutional Conventions -Vote of the County Since Its Organization-The County in State Politics -Incidents of Early Campaigns-Crawford During the War-List of Officials Since the Organization of the County.
CHAPTER VII
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES 143 Indian Trails and War Routes -- Swamps-Portages-Indian Village of Sac- caium-Route Followed by Gen. Bradstreet-Capt. James Smith's Travels -First Road in Crawford County-Geographical Notes by Seth Holmes and James Nail-Military Roads-Blazed Trails-Corduroy Roads-The Sandusky Pike-Work of Zalmon Rowse and Other Commissioners- S. & C. Turnpike Co .- Rate of Toll-Transportation of Mail-Activity of Col. Kilbourne-The Sandusky Pike-Difficulties of Spring Travel- Litigation-Stage Lines-Cost of the Old Portland Road-First Attempt at Improved Roads-Railroads of the County-Railroad Excursion to Bucyrus in 1853-The "John Bull"' Locomotive-Electric Roads-Amount of Trackage in Crawford with Values by Townships.
CHAPTER VIII
AUBURN TOWNSHIP .
.... .179 Location and Topography of the Township-Drainage- Creation of Auburn Township and First Election-Early Settlers-Justices-Forest Adven- tures-Early Mills-Churches and Schoolhouses-Waynesburg-North Auburn-Mechanicsburg-Tiro-DeKalb Postoffice-A Prohibition Or- dinance-Mr. Baker's Enterprise-Cranberries-An Indian Burying Ground-The Hanna Graveyard-Other Cemeteries.
CHAPTER IX
BUCYRUS TOWNSHIP 194 Creation, Location and Topography-Drainage-First Settlers-Indian Sugar Camp-Early Mills-The Nortons-Zalmon Rowse-Colored Pioneers -Organization and Election in 1824-Josiah Scott-A Township Treas- urer's Responsibilities-Some Early Officials-Churches and Schools-A Traveling Schoolhouse-Miss Monnett's Donation-Early Taverns- Farming Operations - Indian Trails - Roads - An Ancient Sword - Cemeteries.
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CHAPTER X
CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP .212
Erection of the Township-Topography and Drainage-The Cranberry In- dustry-Pioneers and Early Settlers-German Immigration-Early In- dustries-Rearing Silkworms-Taverns-The Mckinley Graves-Justices -North Liberty and Its Founder-Richville-Chatfield P. O. Established -Postmasters-Grove Hill P. O .- Schools and Churches-Cemeteries.
CHAPTER XI
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP 224
Location and Erection of the Township-Topography and Drainage-Cran- berry Marsh-First Settlers-Early Industries-New Washington-Kib- ler's Tannery-Postmasters-Construction of Railroad-Justices-Educa- tion-Churches.
CHAPTER XII
DALLAS TOWNSHIP 232 Peculiar Shape of the Township-Dimensions-Fertility of the Soil-Erection of the Township-Drainage-Stock Raising-First Settlers-Taverns and Mills-Arrival of Johnston Family-Enterprise of Mr. Kerr-His Dona- tions-The Monnetts-Roads and Stage Lines-Milk Sickness and Cholera Epidemics-Schools and Churches-Early Marriages-Justices-The Bucyrus and Marion Electric Road.
CHAPTER XIII
HOLMES TOWNSHIP .242
. Location, Drainage and Topography-Burnt Swamp-Limestone Operations -Mysterious Mounds-First Settlers-First Elections-Justices-Ger- man Immigration-An Early Tragedy-Joseph Newell's Town-Wingert's Corners-Conflict Over a Name-Brokensword Postmasters-Early In- dustries-Saloons and Taverns-Interesting Anecdotes-The Under- ground Railroad-Schools and Churches-Sunday Schools-Stone Quar- ries-Spore Post Office.
CHAPTER XIV
JACKSON TOWNSHIP AND CRESTLINE 253 Jackson Township-Its Size and Location-Its Origin-Topographical Feat- ures-Productions- First Settlers-An Early Tragedy-The First Road -Early Schools and Teachers-Trading Points in Early Days-Taverns -Livingston Laid Out.
Crestline-Growth of the Town-Railroad Interests- First Passenger Train Through Crestline-An Early Desription of the Town-First Merchants and Prominent Citizens-Destructive Fires-An Exciting Bear Story- Epidemic of Cholera- Manufacturing Interests-City Departments --- Schools-Churches-Justices-Incorporation of Crestline and List of Mayors-Water Supply-Telephone Service-Banks-Societies-Post Office and Postmasters.
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CHAPTER XV
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP 264 Erection of the Township-Indian Trails-Roads-Wingemund's Camp -. Drainage and Topography-The Windfall-First Settlers-An Early Mar- riage-An Early Tragedy-Mills, Taverns and Tanneries-Justices-Stone Quarries-The Lees and Leesville-Graveyards-Schools and Churches.
CHAPTER XVI
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP .... 273 Central Location of the Township-Drainage and Topography-First Settlers -- Mills-The Blowers Family-Other Early Settlers-Interesting Anec- dotes-Fertility of the Soil-Timber-Medicinal Springs-Justices- Organizations of Township and First Elections-Early Treatment of the Poor-Binding Out Children-Deckertown Laid Out-Puckertown or Brandywine Station-A Manuscript Newspaper-Teel Town-Annapolis or Surphur Springs-Schools and Churches-Industries-S. S. Post- masters.
CHAPTER XVII
LYKENS TOWNSHIP .290
Boundaries of the Township-Erection-Justices-First Settlers-Drainage and Soil-German Immigration-Lost in the Woods-Runaway Slaves -Early Mills-Stores-Lykens Post Office and Postmasters-Schools and Churches-Lodges-Quarries.
CHAPTER XVIII
POLK TOWNSHIP
.299 Origin of the Township-Home of Wingemund-Military Road-Indian Pop- ulation-Johnny Cake and His Wife-Indian Burying Ground-An Ab- ducted Child-Drainage and Soil-Organization of the Township-First Election-Early Settlers-The Cranberry Industry-A Strange Recogni- tion-Early Names of Galion-Rev. James Dunlap's Narrative-Early Mills, Taverns and Distilleries-Churches and Schools-Cemeteries- Justices of the Peace.
CHAPTER XIX
SANDUSKY TOWNSHIP .310 Township from Which All Others Were Erected-The Pioneers-The Knisely Springs-First Camp Meeting and First Sunday School-"Governor" Fer- guson Deals Out Justice to the Indians-A Woman Missionary.
CHAPTER XX
TEXAS TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . 319 Early Settlers With Their Mills on the Sycamore-Benton Incorporated as a Village to Comply with the Law-Its Early Mayors-"Old Pipes" Store Gives its Name to Pipetown-"Bishop" Tuttle, an Influential Citizen and His Hobbies-Postmasters and Justices of the Peace.
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CHAPTER XXI
TOD TOWNSHIP .328 The Last Land in the County Occupied by the Indians-The Township Named Three Times and Name Wrong Each Time-Oceola Laid Out with County Seat Expectations-Early Settlers, Churches and Schools-Rem- iniscences-A Horse Monument.
CHAPTER XXII
VERNON TOWNSHIP 338 The Township Created-At First a Wilderness-Its Swampy Character in Early Days-Wild Game-Boundaries-Geologic Formation-Drainage -Indian Occupation-First Settlers-First Deaths-Early Mills-West Liberty-A Temperance Crusade in 1838-Postmasters-DeKalb-The DeKalb Seminary-A Row Over Postmaster-Decline of DeKalb-The Underground Railroad-Oil Speculation-Schools and Churches-Justices of the Peace.
CHAPTER XXIII
WHETSTONE TOWNSHIP 349 Topography of the Township-Survey of the Township-Its Erection-First Election-The Soil-Early Prevalence of Malaria-First Settlers-Com- ing of Zalmon Rowse-Enterprise of James Armstrong-First Mills- Robbery of the Albrights-Crawford's March Through the Township- An Indian Village-The "Green Sea"-Early Roads-A Peculiar Mar- riage-The First Post Office-Founding of New Winchester, Olentangy and North Robinson-The Underground Railroad-Postmasters-Early Mills-Justices of the Peace-Schools and Churches-Graveyards.
CHAPTER XXIV
BUCYRUS, THE COUNTY SEAT 362 Origin of the Name Bucyrus-Arrival of Samuel Norton and Party-First White Child Born in Bucyrus-Expert Spinners-Abundance of Game- Shortage of Bread-Slow Milling-Arrival of Other Settlers-Col. Kil- bourne-Norton's Agreement with Kilbourne-Survey and Platting of Bucyrus-Naming of Streets-Sale of Lots-Bucyrus in 1826-Early Stores and Merchants-Prices in the Early Twenties-Fever and Ague- Mrs. Lucy Rogers' Experience-Tanneries and Grist Mills-The Carys- Early Industries-The First Tavern-Price of Whiskey-Mrs. Rogers Thrashes an Indian-Selling Liquor to the Indians-Law Aagainst It- Adventure of a Bibulous Citizen-Bucyrus Song.
CITY OF GALION . 414 First House in Galion-Arrival of Asa Hosford-His Enterprise-The Part Played by Col. Kilbourne in Locating Site of Galion-Various Names of the Early Settlement-Agreement Between Samuel Brown and John Ruhl
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-The Two Galions-First Business Industry -- Post Office Established- Postmasters-Coming of the Railroad and Subsequent Prosperity-Visit of Kossuth-The Part Played by German Settlers in Galion's Upbuilding -John Kraft-Population-Incorporation as a City-Public Buildings- Opera House-First Theatrical Entertainment-Religious Development- Schools-Societies-Graveyards and Cemeteries-Fire Department- Lighting System-Streets and Sewers-Banks-Buildings and Loan Asso- ciations-Hotels-Public Library-Police Department-Telephone Serv- ice-Honor to Galion's Founders.
CHAPTER XXVI
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... . .. 437 Introductory Manufacturing Enterprises of Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline and New Washington-The Crawford County Nursery.
CHAPTER XXVII
THE PRESS ... 453 The Modern Newspaper-Scarcity of Newspapers in Early Part of 19th Century The Newspaper of Today the Reflection of Contemporary Life and History-The Rural Press-Character of Crawford County's News- papers-Early Specimens-Lack of Local News in Early Newspapers- The Scissors Succeeded by the Stereotype Plate-The First Printing Press in Crawford County-The County's First Newspaper-+Newspapers of Crawford County Past and Present and Their Editors-Interesting Anec- dotes.
CHAPTER XXVIII
MILITARY HISTORY OF THE COUNTY .469 The Revolutionary War-Two Battlefields in Crawford County-Revolution- ary Soldiers Who Live in Crawford County-Ancestral Data-The War of 1812-15-The Mexican War-The Great Civil War-Regiment His- tories-Decoration Day-The G. A. R .- Relief Corps-The Oldest Sol- dier- Crawford County Heroes-Southern Prisons-Tribute to Sergeant D. W. Young-The War With Spain-Record of Company A, 8th Regi- ment, O. V. I.
CHAPTER XXIX
BENCH AND BAR
515 The Ordinance of 1787-Formation of the Courts-President and Associate Judges-Justices of the Peace-Lawyers of Crawford County-Interest- ing Cases.
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CHAPTER XXX
MEDICAL 531 The Pioneer Doctor-Empirical Treatment in Early Days-The "Regular" Treatment Often Ineffectual-Various "isms"-Credulity of the Laity- Hardships Endured by the Pioneer Doctors-Fever and Ague-Physi- cians of Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline and Other Towns in Crawford County Past and Present.
CHAPTER XXXI
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD 539 Provisions of the Ordinance of 1787 in Regard to Slavery-Popular Feeling in the North-The Fugitive Slave Act-The Underground Railroad- 1 Escape of Slaves Through Crawford County-Penalties-Interesting Anecdotes-Underground Stations-How the Aspect of the Civil War Might Have Been Changed.
CHAPTER XXXII
MISCELLANEOUS 547 Dead Man's Hollow-Ancient Land Marks-Hidden Treasures-The Bucy- rus Mastodon Johnny Appleseed-The Bad Indian-Population Statis- tics- The Hermits-Agricultural Fairs-The Canal Crawford County Did Not Get-The Cholera-Early Valuation and Expenses-Early Mar- riage Licenses-The Name of Bucyrus.
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INDEX
Abger, David F., M. D.
1018
Bair, Adam
377
Ackerman, G. F.
869
Bair, Michael D.
748
Adams, Eli.
.294, 320
Bair, Samuel M.
805
Adams, Franklin
672
Baker, Curtis J. 1043
Ahlefeld, C. H.
578
Baker, Ephraim H. 1165
852
Albright, Daniel
1209
Barney, John G.
1166
Albright, George
1209
Barth, Henry A.
670
Albright, Isaac
776
Bash Family, The
250
Albright, John
353
Bash, Peter L.
809
Albright, Joseph
1209
Batchelder, David
1079
Alt, J. B .. 949
Battefeld, Hon. Lewis H.
706
Altaffer, George F. 1115
Bauer, George J.
1070
Anderson, David
341
Bauer, Peter
1015
Anderson, Francis M.
1094
Bauer, William D.
1195
Angell, James L.
1135
Beach, Frederick
875
Angene, Horace
1065
Beach, George
784
Armstrong, James
352
Beach, Levi
772
Arnold, A. A. 1082
732
Beadle, Mishael
198
Arnold, W. E., D. D. S.
752
Beal, Edwin G. 1048
620
Assenheimer, Frederic C.
792
Beal, Simeon G.
792
Assenheimer, Lewis H.
790
Beal, Wesley
914
Auck, John C.
740
Beall, Arthur J.
589
Auck, Michael
1128
Bear, Jacob J.
229
Auck, Samuel E.
1106
Beard, George 856
828
Aumend, Adam
70
Bechstein, Mrs. Minnie C.
1073
Aumiller, Daniel
690
Bechstein, William C.
1073
Aumiller, Emanuel
745
Bechtol, Charles W.
1240
Aumiller, Miss Julia
690
Beck, George H.
1221
Aurand, George
Beck, William M.
1110
Aurand, Rufus
802
Beer, Hon. Thomas
651
Beer, William C ..
585
Beilharz, Charles A.
666
Babst, Hon. Daniel
571
Beltz, John (
1158
Babst, Jacob
1203
Beltz, William M.
1119
Baer, Amos
1020
Bender, William
663
Baer, Peter
832
Berry, Frederick K. 1132
Bagley, Erwin S.
1200
Bessinger, William H. 1122
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927
Beck, Otterbein P.
690
Aurand, Robert M.
731
Babst, Carl M. 1199
Beaston, Albert L.
Auck, William H.
1138
Bcadle, David
198
Arnold, Charles
Beal, Rev. Isaac
Assenheimer, E. C. 1049
Baker, Samuel
Albrecht, Christopher
1008
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Biebighauser, Henry
1031
Burkhart, Sanford W
765
Bigelow, Major J. Charles
1248
Burnison, John S.
649
Bilsing, William A.
866
Burns, Charles
315
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