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HISTORY
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VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO
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REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS
EDITED AND COMPILED BY THADDEUS S. GILLILAND, VAN WERT, OHIO
"History is Philosophy Teaching by Examples."
PUBLISHED BY RICHMOND & ARNOLD GEORGE RICHMOND: C. R. ARNOLD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1906 -
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The reproduction of this publication has been made possible through the sponsorship of the Van Wert County Genealogical Society, Van Wert, Ohio.
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Preface
C HE aim of the publishers of this volume has been to secure for the historical portion thereof full and accurate information respecting all subjects therein treated. If, as is their hope, they have suc- ceeded in this endeavor, the credit is mainly due to the diligent and exhaustive research of the editor of the historical statement, Thaddeus S. Gilliland, of Van Wert. In collecting and arranging the material which has entered into this history, it has been his aim to secure facts and to present them in an interesting form. His patient and conscientious labor in the compila- tion and presentation of the data is shown in the historical portion of this volume. He has made an important feature of this work the recording of the unwritten history of the county, included chiefly in the story of the county's settlement, in the portrayal of pioneer life here and in the recountal of reminiscences of the early days. The record gives an interesting descrip- tion of the aboriginal inhabitants, the natural features and the early society of this section, the story of the settlement of all sections of the county, and a comprehensive account of the organization of Van Wert county, and the city of Van Wert, as set forth in the table of contents. All topics and occur- rences are included that are essential to the usefulness of the history. Although the original purpose of the author was to limit the narrative to the close of 1905, he has deemed it proper to touch on many matters relating to the cur- rent year.
The reviews of resolute and strenuous lives, which make up the biograph- ical department of the volume, and whose authorship is wholly independent of that of the history, are admirably adapted to foster local ties, to inculcate patriotism and to emphasize the rewards of industry, dominated by intelligent purpose. They constitute a most appropriate medium of perpetuating per- sonal annals and will be of incalculable value to the descendants of those commemorated. They bring into bold relief careers of enterprise and thrift and make manifest valid claims to honorable distinction. If "Biography is the only true History", it is obviously the duty of men of the present time to preserve in this enduring form the story of their lives in order that their pos- terity may dwell on the successful struggles thus recorded, and profit by their example. These sketches, replete with stirring incidents and intense experi- ences, will naturally prove to most of the readers of this book its most at- tractive feature.
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In the aggregate of personal memoirs thus collated will be found a vivid epitome of the growth of Van Wert County. which will fitly supplement the historical statement; for the development of the county is identified with that of the men and women to whom it is attributable. The publishers have endeavored in the preparation of the work to pass over no feature of it slightingly, but to give heed to the minutest details, and thus to invest it with a substantial accuracy which no other treatment would afford. The result has amply justified the care thus exercised, for in our behalf no more reliable production, under the circumstances, could be laid before its readers.
We have given special prominence to the portraits of representative citizens, which appear throughout this volume, and believe they will prove a most interesting feature of the work. We have sought to illustrate the dif- ferent spheres of industrial and professional achievement as conspicuously as possible. To those who have kindly interested themselves in the success- ful preparation of this work, and who have voluntarily contributed most use- ful information and data, we herewith tender our grateful acknowledgment.
Chicago, Ill., May, 1906. THE PUBLISHERS.
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All the biographical sketches published in this volume were submitted to their respective subjects or to the subscribers, from whom the facts were pri- marily obtained, for their approval or correction before going to press; and a reasonable time allowed in each case for the return of the type-written copies.
Most of them were returned to us within the time allotted, or before the work was printed, after being corrected or revised; and these may therefore be regarded as reasonably accurate.
A few, however, were not returned to us and as we have no means of know- ing whether they contain errors or not, we cannot vouch for their accuracy. In justice to our readers, and to render this work more valuable for reference purposes, we have indicated these uncorrected sketches by a small asterisk (*), placed immediately after the name of the subject. They will all be found on the last pages of the book.
RICHMOND & ARNOLD.
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Contents
CHAPTER I.
INDIAN WARS IN NORTHWESTERN OHIO. 17
Pontiac's Conspiracy-Massacre of the Moravians-First Legislation by Congress on the Indian Question-Har- mar's Expedition-St. Clair's Defeat-Wayne's Successful Campaign-Battle of the Fallen Timber-The Scout, Capt. William Wells-War of 1812-Siege and Relief of Fort Meigs-Dispossession of the Indians.
CHAPTER II.
THE TOLEDO WAR.
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The Famous Dispute Over the Northern Boundary of Ohio-Armed Troops Dispatched to the Scene of Trouble by Both Obio and Michigan-Aggression on the Part of Michigan-What Changed the Sentiment of the People of Toledo.
CHAPTER III.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES-Canals and Railroads
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CHAPTER IV.
NORTHWESTERN OHIO AND THE BLACK SWAMP 40
Description and History of the Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Williams and Wood-Life Among the Pioneers-The Indian Character, Customs and Religion Described-Corn Fields and Gardens of the Red Men-A Game of Indian Foot Ball-Indian Wars- Famous Chiefs-Story of the Notorious Girtys-Battles and Incidents of the War of 1812-Famous Generals of the Civil War-Discovery of Oil and Gas-The Grand Reservoir-Population Statistics.
CHAPTER V.
ORGANIZATION AND EARLY HISTORY OF THE COUNTY. 72
Origin of the County's Name-Early Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners-Indian Relics and Graves on Sugar Ridge-Enumeration of the County's Inhabitants-Early Marriages -- Van Wert Immigration So ciety-A Country Spelling School-An Early Election-The Vote on Two Important Propositions-Bonds Issued by County for a Railroad-Van Wert County Infirmary-The Grange-Influences That Have Developed the County-Common Pleas Judges-Roster of County Officials-Population Statistics.
CHAPTER VI.
WILLSHIRE TOWNSHIP. 95 The Life of Its Founder, Capt. James Riley-His Terrible Experience in the Great Desert Among the Arabs, After being Ship wrecked on the Coast of Africa -- His Final Deliverance and His Later Life as a Surveyor in Western Ohio-Ansel Blossom and His Eccentric Ways-First Occurrences in the Town of Willshire-The Bap- tist Church-William White and His Wonderful Physical Development.
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CHAPTER VII.
RIDGE TOWNSHIP.
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Settlement of the Township-Incidents of Life Among the Pioneers-Two Large Trees-An Irishman Scares Away a Wolf-A Wild Cat Hunt-Early Elections-An Indian Tragedy-Indian Method of Writing-Experi- ences With Indians-Indian Remains-"Johnny Appleseed"-Some Recollections of the Gilliland Family and Early Day Anecdotes-The Gilliland and McCoy Families-Smith Hill-The Ridge and Gilliland Methodist Episcopal Churches-The First Sunday-School.
CHAPTER VIII.
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP .153
Organization-The First Residents-Some of the Original Land Entries-Marks and Brands for Stock-Enum- eration of Youths-Early Elections and Officials-Early Township Finances-The Kear Family.
CHAPTER IX.
YORK TOWNSHIP. .160
Organization-First Settlers-An Early Election-Some of the Original Land Entries-Jonestown-Incidents of Pioneer Life-Pioneer Recollections.
CHAPTER X.
JENNINGS TOWNSHIP .166
Organization-First Arrivals-Names of Voters in 1841-Some of the Original Land Entries-Magill, the Wolf Hunter-The Villages of Monticello and Venedocia-The Welsh Settlement.
CHAPTER XI.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP .173
Organization-First Settlers-List of Electors in 1840-Some of the Original Land Entries-Pioneer Reminis- cences-An Indian Sherlock Holmes-An Early Marriage in Harrison Township-A Pioneer Methodist Church -Harrison Baptist Church-St. Thomas' Lutheran Church-German Evangelical St. Paul Church-The Hertz Family-Henry Showalter.
CHAPTER XII.
TULLY TOWNSHIP. .181
Organization-First Settlers-Names of Voters in 1840-Some of the Original Land Entries-Pioneer Reminis- cences-The Bear Swamp-Dixon-Notes on Tully Township and Convoy Villiage.
CHAPTER XIII.
HOAGLIN TOWNSHIP. .187
Organization-First Settlers-Names of Voters in 1844-Some of the Original Land Entries-Indians Steal a Horse-A. A. Giffin's Address on "Van Wert and the Country"-St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church- Sketches of Some of the Pioneers.
CHAPTER XIV.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. .195
Organization-First Settlers and First Events-Names of Electors in 1840-Some of the Original Land Entries -Sketches of Some of the Pioneers-Wild Game in the Early Days-Interesting Pioneer Incidents-Railroads -Public Highways-The Ohio City Oil Field-Pipe Lines in Liberty Township-Churches-Towns in Liberty Township.
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CHAPTER XV.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 205
Organization-First Settlers and First Events-Early Elections-Some of the Original Land Entries- Incidents of Pioneer Times-Middlepoint-The City of Delphos, Its Founder, Settlement, Industries, News- papers, Hotels, Postoffice, Railroads, Public Schools and Churches.
UNION TOWNSHIP.
CHAPTER XVI.
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Organization-Names of Voters in 1850-Some of the Original Land Entries-Pioneer Incidents-A Daring Deed-Lost in the Woods-A Bear Hunt.
CHAPTER XVII.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP. .. 224
Organization-First Settlers and First Events-Names of Voters in 1850-Some of the Original Land Entries-Pioneer Incidents-The Anderson Murder-Sketches of Some of the Pioneers.
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE CITY OF VAN WERT .228 The Town Platted-Deed of Peter Anghenbaugh & Company to Van Wert County-First and Second Sales of Lots-Building of the Gaol-Early Settlers-The First Store-keepers-Some Recollections of the Early Time-Early Taverns-First Sawmills and Tanneries-Other Early Industries -- First Schools and School Houses-Some Pioneer Incidents and Stories-Some Notorious Characters-The Town Incorporated-Mayors-The Fire Department-Newspapers-Stave Factories-The Anderson Piano Company-The Union Mills-Warehouses and Elevators-Merchants-Banks-Light, Power and Telephone Companies-Natural Gas and Oil-The Brumback Library-The Gleason Family.
CHAPTER XIX.
EARLY RECOLLECTIONS OF VAN WERT BY ANDREW J. GLEASON. .259
Life Among the Pioneers-The Van Wert of 60 Years Ago Described-Stories and Incidents of the Early Days-General Muster-Indians as Frequent Visitors-Early Teachers, Doctors and Lawyers-The Early Industries-Schools and Churches-Camp Meetings-Odd and Notorious Characters.
CHAPTER XX.
INSURANCE COMPANIES. .279
The Central Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Company-The Farmers' Mutual Aid Association of Van Wert County.
CHAPTER XXI.
THE BENCH AND BAR OF VAN WERT. .292
The Common Pleas Bench-The Van Wert Bar, Past and Present-The First and Second Murder Trials-Two Anecdotes of the Early Courts.
CHAPTER XXII.
PHYSICIANS OF VAN WERT
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CHAPTER XXIII.
THE CHURCHES OF VAN WERT. 204
The First Presbyterian Church-The First Methodist Episcopal Church-The First Baptist Church-Churches of the Evangelical Association of North America in Van Wert and Vicinity-St. Mary's Catholic Church.
CHAPTER XXIV.
FRATERNAL AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES. 308
Free and Accepted Masons-Independent Order of Odd Fellows-Grand Army of the Republic-Improved Order of Red Men-Royal Arcanum-Ancient Order of United Workmen-Knights of Pythias-National Union-Knights of the Maccabees-Modern Woodmen of America-The Home Guards of America-The Trewnav Club-Fraternal Order of Eagles.
CHAPTER XXV.
MILITARY HISTORY OF THE COUNTY .. 317
The County's Contribution to the Suppression of the Rebellion-A Brave Deed-The Strange Case of Hugh Thompson-The Squirrel Hunters-The Volunteers for the Spanish-American War-Van Wert's Militia Company.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
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Index
Biographical
PAGE
Ackerman, Isaiah K.
775
Ackley, John
736
Adams, Israel P 226
Briggs, Seth S.
673
Brown, John B.
491
Brown, Matthew Henry
671
Brown, Samuel Anderson. 797
Brubaker, Naaman
643
Brumback, John Sanford. 252
Brundage, N. E., M. D. 727
Bucher, Rev. Amos W. 760
Burgner, Jacob
565
Busch, Henry
536
Carlo, Franklin
391
Carpenter, David S. 720
Chambers, Edward E. 568
Chapman, John
143
Clark, C. C.
573
Clark, William A. 361
Church, Charles G.
781
Farling, Samuel
774
Clifton, Landy Jefferson
567
Fauble, Adam
438
Bailey, Daniel D.
800
Clouse, George
198
Fawcett, Levi Ellis
437
Baker, John F 550
Baker, John G. 386
Baldauf, John
608
Ball, Francis M .. 686
Baltzell, George H. 746
Barnes, Thomas 767
Barnett, Louis J. 377
Barns, Jonathan
744
Baugher, A. J. 511
Beaghler, L. E., M. D. 683
Beam, Jacob R.
430
Beamer, Elias 194
Bechtol, Simon 499
Beck, John D. 421
Belch, James R. 556
Bender, Louis 625
Bergman, Rev. Harvey 481 Dailey, William H 552
Beucler, Rev, Joseph J
382
Davis, Charles
514
Bientz, Jacob
581
Bien:z, John B
751
Davis, David J.
489
Binkley, Asa
604
Black, John
503
Dolbey, Robert
630
Blossom, Ansel 129
Dudley, Jasper
378
Germann, Moses Thomas.
383
Bockey, Mathias
663
Dull, James Monroe
427
Giessler, Frederick
400
Bollenbacher, Adam 500
Bowersock, John W. 724 Dull, Wilbert A .. 601
Bradley, James
713
Bredeick. Ferdinand
375
PAGE
Bredeick, Rev. John Otto
209
Brewer, Mathias T
198
Dwire, Shaphet
786
East, Jeremiah
699
East, John William
674
Eblen, George Joseph, M. D. 135
Edwards, Edward, M. D.
743
Eikenbary, Harvey
466
Ekey, Silas H.
557
Elcock, Rev. Thomas 297
Eller, Henry
645
44>
Evans, David W
Evans, J. R.
787
Evans, John W
384
Evans, Roland
732
Evans, William D.
734
Exline, William Thomas
449
Fisher, John W
463
Conn, John A.
758
Flager, Henry
772
Cooper, Darius O. 624
Corathers, John L
468
Foltz, Harrison W.
743
Cotterman, Henry
785
Cover, George
527
Foster, J. Harvey
713
Cramer, Frank A.
647
Foster, William
603
Cramer, John
578
Foust, Albert E.
528
Cramer, M. S., M. D.
500
Frager, Wesley
743
Friedrich, Joeph
639
Frye, William E.
793
Gamble, Rev. Enoch F
707
Gamble, Frank A.
785
Gamble, Robert A.
413
Davis, David, M. D.
755
Geething, Thomas
782
Gephart, Christopher C.
492
Gerdemann, Henry C.
644
Gerdeman, J. A.
771
Dull, Franklin Pierce
687
Giffin, A. A.
402
Giffin, Isaac N.
007
Giffin, William
194
Gilliland, Hon. Edward B.
764
PAGE
Dutton, Oliver W
633
Agler, Jeremiah 198
Agler, Joseph
498
Agler, M. M.
476
Ainsworth, Homer S.,D.D.S. 385
Ainsworth, Richard H.
719
Allen, Rev. John W., D. D ...
298
Anderson, Gust. Ad ..
431
Anderson Piano Co., The ..
432
Armstrong, John Oscar
653
Ashbaugh David
453
Ashbaugh, Noah C.
453
Auer, Joseph H. ..
644
Austin, Herman C. 739
Ayers, M. M., . D. D.
732
Ayers, William Henry
471
Baer, Daniel A.
657
Baer, Samuel G. 566
Clouse, Wm.
656
Collins, Samuel
381
Conant, Alonzo 472
Flemming, Robert C., M. D. 572
Fornefeld, Mathias
414
Clousé, Jacob
737
Feldner, Charles W
773
Feldner, Peter
589
Fischer, Mathias
505
Cunningham, William
765
Custer, Frank
675
Dailey, Hon. Amos T 564
Davis, David O
801
Dunathan, Capt. David P ...
610
Dunlap, Rev. Eugene P.
301
Fackler, Solomon B
660
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PAGE
Gilliland, Francis T
728
Johns, J. H.
745
Johnson, Austin T.
665
Johnson, Benjamin
723
Johnson, Davis
588
Johnson, George D.
518
Johnson, James K. P
794
Johnson, Thomas P ..
410
Johnson, Hon. W. Scott. 600
Jones. Benjamin
549
Jones. David J.
639
Jones, John Jarvis.
511
Kaiser, Henry
184
Kear Family, The.
157
Moennig, Henry J
376
Kear, Wiley M.
544
Keck, John W
798
Kesler, Peter
543
Kesler. Peter
747
Ketzenbarger, George W 683
Ketzenbarger, John 684
Kimmet. George Michael 559
King. Frank
530
Kiser. Jacob
4.36
Mounts, Rev. James
F
349
Myers, John W
665
Newton, George
446
Niles, Barnabas
352
Olney, David K.
766
Olney, Hugh\
775
Palmer, Christian'
559
Parker, James
675
Pennell, William H.
460
Perhamus. Nathaniel
706
Picker, Henry August
602
Plumley, John W
752
Pohlman, Henry
711
Poling, Frank A.
457
Pollock, Abraham
Lincoln ..
513
Pollock, Thomas
618
Price, Samuel B.
748
Putman, Elder Willis
484
Putman, J. Newton
483
Putman, Solomon
506
Raber, Rev. Amos O.
476
Rader, Philip John
666
Rank, John C.
510
Reed, David
695
Reed, Francis E., M. D.
797
Reed, James C.
704
Reed, William Ira
407
Remagen, Peter F
714
Reid, William H.
777
Reul, Rudolph. M. D.
368
Richards. Lon
768
Rider. Joseph H.
422
Richison, Rush R
796
Riley, Capt. James 95
Ringwald. Elias F 582
Rinner, Joseph
715
Ritchie. Joseph H.
675
Roberts. J. O.
423
poleon
725
McGavren, George W.
443
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MeGough, Colbert A.
780
McMillen, James J.
711
McMillen, Joseph 408
Gilliland, John
622
Gilliland, Shaffner M ...
602
Gilliland, Thaddeus Stephens
520
Gleason, Abraham Brown ... 374
Gleason, Andrew Jackson.
..
359
Gleason Family, The.
254
Glenn, Hon. Hiram C.
397
Goebel, John S
573
Good, Clark
476
Good, Franklin 537
Goodwin & Kiser
708
Gordon, Rev. James
Alex-
ander., D. D.
419
Gottschall, Rev. John Brough 623
Greulach, Adam
407
Griffith, George W 590
Grimm, George W. 568
Grothouse, August C. ..
497
Grunewald, Samuel
599
Hall, B. Frank.
663
Hall, G. M. 676
Hardman, Silas 198
Harpster, John 693
Harvey. James
193
Harvey, James W
416
Harvey, O. H.
194
Harvey, Samuel B
438
Havens, John R.
45I
Heist, George A. 799
Hertle. Philip 199
Hertz Family, The
179
Hertz, Peter 717
Hertz, Samuel B. 577
Heyman. John George 648
High, William H. 444
Hill, Smith
150
Hines, J. Arthur, M. D.
788
Leathers, Edmond A.
529
Hipsher, Henry
467
Hoaglin, Enoch M
509
Hoaglin, Win ..
781
Leist, Allen
704
Hoeffel, Rev. Aloysius I 215
Hoelderle, Frederick J.
Hofmann, John J 563
Hoffman, A. P. 654
Hoffman, Benjamin F 474
Hoffman, John
374
Hoffmann. Frank
802
Loe, N. A ..
Longwell, Albert 672
Holden, Wesley Chas., V. S. 468 Longwell, Charles 654
Holmes, Capt. Henry P.
398
Longwell, George
226
Hooks, Ruben
735
Hoover, William
555
Hott, Fred J. 393
Humphreys, John J 370
Hunsaker, Caleb 777
Hunsacker, Joshua
748
Hunter, Rev. Silas Sherman.
464
Mahan, C. W. 734
Marsh. George H. 405
McCoy Family, The.
1,50
McConahy. Charles W
607
McCracken. William
784
Mccullough. Samuel A.
495
Robinson,
Wellington
Na-
McDonald, David L ..
491
Johantgen, H. W.
760
PAGE
Gilliland Family, The. 145
Gilliland, Homer 618
McNall, David W
586
Melsheimer, Charles A., M.D. 617 Mericle, Isaiah 699
Mentzer, Alexander 356
Michael, George W 593
Miller, Absalom A
4.35
Miller, Mrs. Catherine.
657
Miller, George
758
Miller, Lewis 677
Minzing, Frederick 666
Mohr, George A.
490
Mohr, Gottlieb
483
Mohr. Jacob
754
Moore. George L. 787
Morgan, Richard J
465
Morkoetter, Henry
452
Morse, John G.
184
Moser, Jason L.
368
Knittle, Peter
488 772
Koch, C. F.
Kohn, Earnest, M. D. 430
Kohn, Perry
Koogle, John
693
Koogle, Oliver
703
Kreider, Joseph M. 442
Kreider, Perry R.
382
Krugh, William Berry
632
Kuhl. Leonard
612
Kuntz, Joseph
754
Lare, John
677
Lare. John D. 658
Lattanner, Emery 745
Lawrence, Wilbur C. 630
Leathers, Harrison
524
Leasenhoff, Charles A.
414
Lehmann, Charles L.
517
Lepley. Thomas C. 651
585
Lewis. George
705
Lewis, Loren P. 542
Lichty, George Emerson.
698
Lindeman, Benjamin J
652
Lindemann, Joseph 659
416
Hoghe, Clinton Alexander ... 757
Longsworth, Myron
Valpan.
473
Ludwig, Henry H.
640
Luersmann. John
609
Lytle. Reynolds Knox
475
Inwood. Rodolph W
637
Ireland, John S.
552
Jamison. James F.
.551
Rochuck. Clark
700
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Roeder. Adam 199
Smith, Roscoe Grant 652
Vore, B. L.
668
Ragers. Lewis W 519
Snyder, Lafayette 792
Roller. Albert J. 688
Snyder, Peter 435
Roller. George W 687
Ro ler, Joseph M. 446
Roush, George Washington. 789
Royer. Joseph 763
Rowley, Thomas K. 530
Rumble, James W. 514
Rupright, J. Conrad 454
Rutledge, Lemuel 768
Sadler, Joseph N., D. D. S .. 353
Sattler, Joseph
386
Saum, Henry
691
Schaffner, Jacob 706
Schinnerer, Henry 629 Stove, William 645
Schmidt. J. E.
776
Straw, George F 752
Schumm, Henry G. 615
Stripe, George W 459
Swartz, George B 623
Sweet, Hon. August L
367
Seitz, James 697
Semer, John 415
Severns, Llewellyn A. 667
Shafer, George 658
Shaffer, C. L. 801
Shaffner, John F., M. D.
778
Taylor, Henry 194
Teeple, Benjamin B.
582
Temple, Peter
668
Wisener, Lorenzo Dow 621
Wisher, William T. 800
Witten, Peter
759
Witten, Thomas Turner 432
Wolfe, John, M. D. 716
Work, Rev. E. W. 302
Wortman, George W.
783
Wrocklage, Theodore, Jr 802
Yoh, George (
504
Smalley, John 718
Smith, George J 625 Smith, Jacob 655
Smith, James B. 373
Van Eman, Benjamin W. 596
Smith, James Edward
466
Van Liew, John ..
401
Smith, Richard E. 445
Smith. Rodney 611
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Wagers, John K. 638
Wagers, Joshua 500
Walborn, Edwin A 394
Walter, Alvin
394
Walters, William H. 557
Watts, Amos H. 420
Webster, James 364
Webb, George Washington. 773
Weaver, Mrs. Harriet 519
Wegesin, Fred H.
556
Weisman, Noah
543
Wermer, John B 594
Westenhaver, Emanual B 595
White, William 133
Wickiser, Wells 678
Wiechart, Henry 652
Wiechart, Henry J 580
Wilhelm, Florean F. 594
Williams, Henry Clay 454
Williams, Wallace N
715
558
Wilson, Elijah W
Wilson, John Benjamin, M.D. 792 Winney, S. J.
483
Wise, Adam
624
Wise, George J
429
Wise, Jacob A.
460
Shaw, Nelson F.
541
Sherer, Rev. James M.
458
Sheets. Elias L 496
Tillotson, James R., M. D ...
409
'Shirack, John
574
Showalter, Henry 180
Shumaker, John W 697
Sill, George W ...
794
Siniff, George Lemuel
518
Sites, C. W. 393
M. D.
Uhrich, Adam L.
680
Yoh, John
767
Uncapher, James A
498
Young, C. E.
765
Zaner, George William
694
Zimmerman, Levi F
354
Zolman, E. E., M. D.
712
Zook, Jacob S.
487
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Speer, Joseph D. 708
Spieles, Joseph
424
Stallkamp, Francis H. 363
Stallkamp, Theodore J. 364
Stamm, J. F. William 655
Stemen, David B.
738
Stemen, Ezra C. 731
Stemen, Henry B. 679
Stetler, George H.
Stewart. Andrew J 5.38
Stitz, Hon. Edward C. 402
Stippich, Frank 484
Stockton, Rev. John V. 301
Switzer, John Willard 512
Switzer, Lewis
696
Swoveland, James A. 740
Swoveland, J. R. 783
Wise, Martin
504
Tharp, Lorenzo D. 364
Tomlinson, John A.
693
Troup, William H 634
Tudor. Isaac R ...
538
Tumbleson, Jonathan 626
Tuttle, Schuyler Simpson, 726
Slentz, Chelcias
587
Vickroy, Orin G.
535
Vogt, John
634
579
Schumm, John C. 631
Schumm, William 571
Sharkey, John P.
510
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Illustrations
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ALLEN COUNTY. PIONEER SCENES IN-
Apple Tree over 100 years old.
50
Council House, Shawnee
50
Fort Amanda
50
Pht's Cabin
50
Anderson Piano Company, Factory of, Van Wert. . 248
Auditorium, Van Wert
248
Battle of the Maumee, Plan illustrating the.
30
Bonewitz Building, Van Wert
312
Brumback Library, Van Wert
286
CHURCHES-
Catholic, Church of St. John the Evangelist,
Delphos
212
Lutheran, Emanuel, Harrison township.
272
Lutheran, St. Mark's, Van Wert.
300
Methodist Episcopal, First, Van Wert.
300
Methodist Episcopal, Trinity, Delphos.
272
Presbyterian, First, Van Wert
300
Presbyterian, Old, Van Wert (now St. Peter's) 300 Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, Salem, Venedocia. 170
Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, Zion, York
township
170
City Hall. Van Wert 234
Deer, Herd of, on the estate of George H. Marsh ..
82
Delphos. View of Main Street, looking north.
124
Fair Grounds, Van Wert
82
FAMILY GROUPS-
Ayers, Mr. and Mrs. William H .. and Family .. 470 Beaghler, Dr. and Mrs. L. E., and Family. 682 Brubaker, Mr. and Mrs. Naaman, and Family. . 642 Cover. Mr. and Mrs. George, and Family. 526 Gamble, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A., and Family. . 412 Hoaglin, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch M., and Family. . 508 Hoelderle. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J., and Family 584
Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin, and Family. 548
Poling. Mr. and Mrs. Frank A., and Family .. 456 Schumm. Mr. and Mrs. William, and Family .. 570 FLOOD OF FEBRUARY, 1883- Scenes in Third and Fourth Ward . Parks. Van Wert 324
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