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Mr. Johnston has been twice married. In Portage township, in March, 1877. he wedded Miss Nancy L. Miller, a native of Seneca county Ohio, by whom he had one son-Clarence E., at home. On her death, the wife was laid to rest in Portage cemetery. The lady who now shares the home and fortunes of our subject, was in her maidenhood Miss Julia Green, a native of Fulton county, Ohio. They have become the parents of
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three children -- Whitney R .; Alpha, who died in infancy; and Ethel M.
Mr. Johnston began housekeeping on the farm where he yet resides, and by his industrious and energetic efforts has converted his place into a highly cultivated tract. "He is a keen, practical man, well gifted with mental and physical vigor. In politics he casts his vote for the candidates of the Republican party, and conscientiously per- forms his duties as a good citizen. He and his wife take an active interest in religious work, and are members of the United Brethren Church.
SOLOMON SIMON (deceased). Among the pio- neer settlers of Bloom township, this gentleman proved himself especially worthy of notice in a work of this kind. He was one of the early men to locate within its borders, and, being possessed of a rare amount of energy, proved a most valued member of the young and rapidly growing com- munity. His early home was in Boardman town- ship, Mahoning Co., Ohio, where his birth took place November 5, 1820. Abraham Simon, (father of our subject), and his brother Henry, were the two children born of the third marriage of Michael Simon, the founder of this numerous family in Mahoning county, from where the Wood county contingent has descended.
Abraham Simon was born in Washington county, Penn., whence at the age of seven years · he was brought to Ohio, and always followed farming as a vocation, living upon one place from 1802 until his death. At North Lima, Colum- biana Co., Ohio, he wedded Catherine Crouse, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Wilderson) Crouse, who were the parents of eight sons and three daughters, who grew to maturity. To Mr. and Mrs. Simon were born the following children: Solomon, of whom we write; Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Bailey; John, of Boardman township, Ma- honing county; Michael, who lives on the old homestead in that township; Harriet, who mar- ried, first, Peter Monasmith (who died at Philadel- phia, Pennt., on his way home from the army), and later became the wife of George Cover; Mar- tha, now Mrs. George Harnickle, of Mahoning county; Jacob, of Youngstown township, that county; Delilah, wife of Ralph Agnew, of Mahon- ing county; and Joshua, of Jackson township, Mahoning county. The father, who was for- merly a Whig and later a Republican in politics, lived to be over seventy-eight years of age, while his wife was eighty-seven at the time of her death, and they were both buried in Boardman township.
Being the eldest son, Solomon Simon was
early obliged to assist in the work of the home farm, and never attended an English school an hour in his life, though he received some in- struction in German. He was married in Board- man township, Mahoning county, on Christmas Day, 1842, the lady of his choice being Miss Catherine Gress, who was born in Northampton county, Penn., December 18, 1822, and is a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Philman) Gress. When she was ten years old she was brought to the Buckeye State by her parents. who located near Lisbon, but later went to Springfield township, Mahoning county, where the father died. The mother later removed to Boardman township, where Mrs. Simon was mar- ried. She also had very meager school privileges. Five children graced the union of our subject and his wife: Demer S., who was a soldier in the Union army, and died in Boardman town- ship after his return from the war; J. L., a farmer of Bloom township, Wood county: El- nora, widow of Amos Phillips, of Jerry City, Ohio: Annie, now Mrs. Corvin Nestlerode, of Portage township, Wood county; and Reuben, of Oregon.
At the time of his marriage, Mr. Simon had no property; but his mother had come into pos- session of 100 acres of land in Bloom township, Wood county, which had belonged to her father. This she had the latter deed to our subject. provided he would improve the same. There- fore, in the spring of 1844. with his wife and oldest child, he started for this county in a cov- ered wagon, being also accompanied by the family of Levi Simon. Our subject had been here several times previous, and in the fall of 1843 had sowed some wheat and built a rude log cabin. with no doors or windows, a quilt being hung up to keep out the wolves, while a fire was never built in the house from spring until fall, the cook- ing all being done by a large log outside. They were the first family to locate in Section 3, and they experienced all the difficulties and trials of life on the frontier, it requiring three or four days to go to mill at Perrysburg. On that farm Mr. Simon continued to reside until the latter part of the Civil war, when he removed to Jerry City. there owning a half-interest in a sawmill with Anthony Frederick. Two years later. however, he sold out and purchased 120 acres of land in Section 9. Bloom township, to which the latter added twelve acres. It continued to be his place of abode until the spring of 1892, when he re- moved to Jerry City, though still owning ninety - two acres of that farm. He died February o. 1 896.
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Mr. Simon cast his first Presidental vote for William H. Harrison, the Whig candidate; but being a strong abolitionist he joined the Repub- lican party on its formation, and with it continued to affiliate. For several years he held the offices of trustee, supervisor and school director, and by his fellow citizens was always held in the highest respect.
W. W. ROSENDALE, one of the wide-awake, progressive farmers of Perry township, was born June 28, 1863, in West Millgrove, Ohio, and is a son of Dr. Charles R. and Rebecca (Wade) Rosendale.
The early life of our subject was spent in his native town, where he attended the public schools and obtained what education he could in that way. . His father owned large land interests, and as our subject was the eldest son, he was started in the real-estate business at an early age, and that occupation he follows at the present time. As work was plentiful, he remained at home, help- ing his father until his marriage, June 6, 1882, to Miss Irene Adams, who was born near Apple River, Ill., November 9, 1861, and who is the daughter of David and Phcebe ( Vosburg) Adams. The Adams family were pioneers of Montgomery township, Wood county, as were also the Vos- burgs. After his marriage Mr. Rosendale first located in West Millgrove for a few months, and on March 24, 1883, went to live on his present farm .. He first lived in a log hut that stood a short distance north of his present home, and where he resided until the fall of 1884, when the new house was built and he moved into it. Mr. and Mrs. Rosendale have two children: Addie B., born September 27, 1883, is at home; aed Lin- nie M., born July 11, 1885, also at home. Our subject owns over 343 acres in Perry township, which is more than any other man of his age has in the same township. '
Politically, Mr. Rosendale is a Republican, but he has declined all candidacies, preferring to look after his property, which he does in a busi- ness-like manner. Socially, he is a charter mem- ber of Lodge No. 145, K. of P., in West Mill- grove, and both he and his wife are members of the Congregational Church of the same place. Mr. Rosendale has always been one of the pro- gressive, go-ahead farmers of Perry township, and although a young man has proved his ability as a business man and a successful agriculturist, and stands foremost among the leading farmers of Wood county. He is public-spirited. ever ready to promote any movement that will ad- vance the interests of his community. In 1892 !
he embarked at New York for Europe on the " City of Paris," and made a tour through Eng- land, Scotland, Ireland and France, which lasted from August 3 until September 27. He visited the principal cities of those countries, and returned on the " Teutonic," which made the fastest voy- age on record at that time. While Mr. Rosen- dale is the son of wealthy parents, he has pre- ferred to assert his independence and branch out on his own account, relying on his own efforts to attain success. That he has accomplished this object is amply proven by his present comfortable position in life.
HENRY MOHR. Among the influential mem- bers of the farming community of Wood county is the gentleman whose name begins this sketch. He is entirely a self-made man in the truest sense of the word, having been the sole architect of his own fortunes, and has raised himself from a state of poverty to affluence, aided only by his own strong arms, indomitable energy and laudable ambition. His homestead lies in Bloom town- ship, and is one of the most highly-cultivated in this portion of the county.
Mr. Mohr is the eldest of the five children of Charles and Elizabeth (Hilderbaddle) Mohr, na- tives of Pennsylvania, the others being Daniel, of Carey, Ohio; Amandus, who was a member of the 55th O. V. I., and died at the battle of Chan- cellorsville; Eliza, now Mrs. William Heninger, of Seneca county, Ohio; and Mary A., who was the wife of W. H. Ridgely, and died in Eagleville. Ohio. The parents became residents of Seneca county, in 1853, and there their deaths occurred.
Our subject was born in South Whitehall, township, Lehigh Co., Penn., January 14, 1828, and in a district school. taught by a German teacher, received his education, which was quite limited. At the age of nineteen he began learn- ing the carriage maker's trade, serving a two-and- a-half-years' apprenticeship, and, in 1851, started for Ohio, where he hoped to better his financial condition. With a companion he began the journey on foot, but when between Harrisburg and Reading, Penn., they gave out, and took a stage to Hollidaysburg, thence to Allegheny. Penn. For five months Mr. Mohr worked at his trade at Clarksville, Mercer Co., Penn., but se- cured only $5 of his wages, with which amount he started for Tiffin, Ohio, walking most of the distance to Mansfield, thence proceeding over the first railroad in This to Sandusky, and on by the Mad River railroad to Tiffin, where he was till- ployed at his trade for about five years.
In the meantime Mr. Mohr had married, in
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Lehigh county, Penn., Miss Catherina Schantz, who was born in that county, October 15, 1830, daughter of Philip Schantz, a fariner by occupa- tion. They have become the parents of six chil- dren-Catherine, now Mrs. T. V. Pelton, of Bloom township; Mary A., wife of Dr. R. J. Simon, of Pemberville, Ohio; Alvin F., a farmer of Eagleville, Ohio: Emma, who became the wife of Augustus Kyle, and died at Pemberville; Will- iam H., a farmer of Bloom township; and Charles, who died in infancy. For nine years after his marriage Mr. Mohr carried on carriage making in connection with a partner; but in March, 1861, he removed to Eagleville, where he opened a wagon shop, which he conducted with- out intermission for six ycars. At the end of that time he purchased fifty-five acres at Eagle- ville, from John A. Bunnell, and engaged in farming as well as wagon making, keeping that arrangement up for about five years: from that time he gradually began to give more attention to his farming, retaining the shop, however, until 1893, at which time he sold the lot and building. His wife has ever proved to him a faithful com- panion and helpmeet, encouraging him in every wav. and they have reared a family of which they may well be proud. They have two great- grandchildren-Ada and Goldie Schwartz. In religious faith they are Lutherans; in politics Mr. Mohr was formerly a Democrat, but since the year Jolin C. Fremont ran for President he has been an ardent Republican. He has always declined to accept public office, but has, however, served as supervisor.
WILLIAM LYTLE, a gentleman of genuine worth and genial manner, whosc friends in Mid- dleton township, and in Wood county, are many, was born in Waterville, Lucas Co., Ohio, Jan- uary 1, IS53. His father, John Lytle, was a native of the Emerald Isle, and, with his par- cnts, came to the United States when a youth of sixtcen, here following the occupation of farming. He still resides in Lucas county, where he owns and operates 124 acres of land. He married Sarah Cripliver, of German lineage, and they became parents of nine children, namely: Eliz- abeth, wife of Mr. Thompson, a farmer; William, of this sketch; James, an agriculturist of Lucas county; Mary, wife of Samnel Noward: Alice, wife of Jolin Kutzley, a farmer of Lucas county; Glover: Matie; John, who died in childhood; and one who died in infancy.
Our subject attended school in Waterville, Lucas county, and was reared on the old family homestead. On attaining his majority he started
out in life for himself, and for three years was employed as a farm hand in the county of his birth. His first purchase of land was a tract of forty acres, which he operated for fifteen years, making excellent improvements thereon. Subse- quently he purchased fifty acres of land in Mid- dleton township-his present home-and in addi- tion to this he operates sixty acres of rented land. The good buildings upon his place, the highly cultivated fields, and the many modern improve- ments all indicate the owner to be one of the pro- gressive farmers of the community.
His pleasant home is shared by his wife and five children. He was married in Waterville, in 1876, to Mary Noward, who was born in 1851, and is a daughter of Joseph Noward, a farmer of Lucas county. Their children are George, Bur- ton, Ross, Ivan, and Harvey. In politics Mr. Lytlc is a Republican, and socially is connected with Waterville Lodge No. 155, I. O. O. F., while his religious connections are with the Meth- odist Episcopal Church.
JEREMIAH FOLTZ, a retired capitalist and cil operator, of North Baltimore, is a native of Han- cock county, Ohio, born September 22, 1853. There he spent his boyhood days, attending the district schools and working on the farm.
Mr. Foltz was united in marriage, January IS, 1877, with Miss Alice L. Dustman, who was born in Mahoning county, Ohio, July 28, 1853. To this union was born one child, Carl C., on March IS, 1882. After his marriage Mr. Foltz settled in Hancock county, and took up farming, continuing that occupation for about five years, at the end of which time he moved to Henry township, Wood county, where he again took up farming until, in ISSS, he camc to North Baltimore and built his present fine residence. It is a large, roomy house, built in modern style, beautifully situated and sur- sounded by charming scenery. Mr. Foltz owns about 380 acres of land around North Baltimore, and is largely interested in the oil business. own- ing nine producing wells. He devotes his time to the care of his property, and to investing his money in paying enterprises. He holds a promi- nent place in society, and is looked upon as one of the town's leading and energetic citizens. Po- litically, he affiliates with the Democratic party.
Noah Foltz, father of our subject, was born December 27, 1817, in the Shenandoah Valley, Va. He was married in Fairfield county, Ohio, in IS40, to Miss Mary Ann Heisey, whose birth took place in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., Octo- ber 28, 1820. They settled in Hancock county, Ohio, after their marriage, where Mr. Fohz en-
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tered land and located permanently, engaging in regular farming. He was a Democrat in politics, and in religious connection a member of the Chris- tian Union Church. He died in 1890, at. the advanced age of seventy-three years, and his wife passed away four years later. Twelve children were born to this couple, as follows: Amos, living in California; Margaret, wife of Aaron Burner, residing in California; Abrahanı, now in Hancock county; Peter, also living in Hancock county; Catharine, wife of Charles Green, who resides in North Baltimore; Mary E., married to J. G. Knepper. of Hancock county; Amanda, who mar- ried Jacob Fox (both herself and husband are dead, leaving two children, Amos and Marietta); Isaiah and Jeremiah. twins, the former living in Hancock county; W. Harvey, residing in Putnam county; Harrison W., in Indiana; and Albert, living in Hancock county.
The paternal grandfather, Wallace Foltz, was from Virginia, and came to Ohio when our sub- ject's father was six years old. He was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church, and died in Fair- field county, Ohio. The original Foltz was a German by birth, and was among the emigrants who came to America during the Colonial days.
MICHAEL BAUMGARDNER. Among the pro- gressive agriculturists of Milton township is num- bered this gentleman, an intelligent and popular citizen, well deserving representation in the his- tory of his adopted county. He was born in the village of Hogestown, between Carlisle and Har- risburg, Penn., April 18, 1830. His father, John Baumgardner, a shoemaker by trade, was born in Dauphin county, Penn., January 7, 1809. He there wedded Mary Ulrich, who was born in that county, January 9, 1809. They subsequently removed to Hogestown, where the father followed shoemaking. In 1860 he moved, with his family, to Seneca county, Ohio, locating on a forty-acre farın, where he lived for three years, then going to Wyandot county. He there purchased sixty acres of land, which he cultivated until 1877, when he removed to Henry county, Ohio, and bought 125 acres. His next home was in Fos- toria, Ohio, where he purchased sixty acres; there his death occurred in 1871, while his wife sur- vived until November 30, 1883. Their marriage, which was celebrated May 10. 1829, was blessed with the following children: Michael; Catherine. wife of Samuel Rife, of Circleville, Ohio; John, of Mccutchenville, Ohio: Sarah, who was drowned in Sandusky river, at the age of fourteen: Sam- uel, who died at the age of eighteen; Mary Ann, now Mrs. Erton; and Susan, wife of William
Williams, of Fostoria, Ohio. The family is of German origin, and was founded in America by the grandfather of our subject, who located in Pennsylvania when a young man.
Michael Baumgardner was educated in his native State, and in Ohio learned the trade of shoemaking with his father, also the trade of har- ness-making, following those pursuits until twenty- one years of age. He acquired a good education in the schools of Pennsylvania and Ohio, has been an extensive reader, is a well-informed man. and an entertaining conversationalist.
Mr. Baumgardner was married in Wyandot county, Ohio, March 22, 1855, to Miss Elizabeth Corfinan, who was born in that county, September 26, 1836, and is a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Beery) Corfman, natives of Fairfield county. Ohio. The parents had a family of nine children -Noah, now of Sycamore, Wyandot .county: Henry, deceased; Sarah Ann, deceased wife of Tressley Walters; William, of Tiffin, Ohio; Mrs. Baumgardner; John and Daniel, both of Kansas: Mary Magdalene, wife of George Stolters, of Wyandot county; and Samuel, of Sycamore, Ohio. To our subject and his wife have been born eight children-William, born May 3. 1856, was mar- ried November 25, 1881, to Della Anthony, a resident of Milton; Daniel A. , born May 19, ISES. was married March 9, 1886, to Mary Ash, and resides in Henry county: Samuel A., born Sep- tember 17, 1860, is at home; Jacob A., born November 15, 1862, was married January 31. 1889, to Oliva Busson, and resides in Milton township; Simon G., born May 7, 1865, is in Florida: Mary C., born January 25, 1870, is the wife of Edward Guyer, of Milton township: Charles L., born July 11, 1873, is at home; and Carrie L., born January 14, 1877, was married May 29, 1895, to Elijah Everett. They are now living at the old homestead.
Mr. Baumgardner and his wife began their domestic life in Wyandot county, where the for- mer purchased a farm of thirty-five acres after renting it for a short time. His first home was a plank house. He continued the improvement of this property until 1876, when he sold and. came with his family to Wood county-their de- parture being a source of much regret to the'r many friends in Wyandot county. Here Mr Baumgardner purchased eighty acres of wild land on which stood a log cabin, that in 1888 was te- placed by a large and comfortable frame res !- dence. He has made many excellent improve- ments,upon his property, which is now one s the highly developed farms. of the neighborhood. In politics he is a Democrat, and has served a-
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school director since coming to Wood county, but has never been a politician in the sense of of- fice seeking. He holds membership with the Evangelical Church, and takes an active interest in its work.
RUDOLPH DANZ, the well-known proprietor of the bakery and confectionery store of Perrys- burg, was born in Switzerland, March 6, 1846. His parents were Nicholas and Barbara (Bucher) Danz, the former of whom was a native . of Switzerland, where he was born in 1805, and the mother in 1809. They were married in Switzer- land, and followed the occupation of farmers. Mrs. Danz died in 1870, and Mr. Danz, in 1885. Both were members of the Reformed Church. The children of this couple numbered thirteen: Amelia, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Barbara, John, Ben- jamin, Annie, Helen, Jacob, Rudolph, Fred, Elizabeth, and Gottlieb. Three of thein now live in America.
Rudolph grew up in Switzerland, and came to the United States in 1867, locating at Kenton, Hardin Co., Ohio, where he farmed for two years, and then learned the baker's trade. He went to Cleveland and worked two years, after- ward coming to Perrysburg, and opening a store in 1872. He was married in 1873, to Miss Rosetta Matthews. These children were born to them: Mary E., Harry R., Julia O., Hellen R., Laura L., Lillie A. Mr. Danz is a member of the Evan- gelical Church, and of the National Union and the K. of P. He is a Republican in politics, and has served in the city council two years, and on the school board for three years. He is an active worker, a progressive citizen, and is highly re- spected by all who know him.
WILLIAM H. FAUSEY, a farmer and stock raiser of Center township, was born in Madison township, Sandusky Co., Ohio, September 24, 1846, and is descended from one of the Revolu- tionary heroes. His grandfather, Henry Fausey, was of German lineage, and valiantly aided the Colonies in their struggle for independence. The father, Henry Fausey, was born in North- umberland county, Penn., was reared on his fa- ther's farm, and throughout his life carried on agricultural pursuits. During his boyhood he removed to Fairfield county, Ohio, where for some years he aided in the operation of his father's farm, and then went with his parents to San- dusky county, locating in Madison township. He was one of the pioneers of that locality, and passed through all the experiences and hardships of frontier life. He secured a claim of 240 acres,
which he succeeded in clearing, and erected thereon a good dwelling, barns, and other neces- sary buildings, continuing the cultivation of that place through his remaining days. For a number of years he served as township trustee, also town- ship treasurer, and manifested his loyalty to the cause of education through his efficient service for years as school director. He was married in Sandusky county, in 1842, to Rebecca Donalds. They had nine children-James, deceased: Re- becca, wife of Tobias .Gains, of Michigan; Mar- garet E., deceased wife of Edward Kimberling. a farmer of Michigan; William H .; Amos F., an agriculturist of the Wolverine State; Lewis W .. a traveling man living in Michigan; Adolphus E .. who resides on the old family homestead; Louisa A., wife of Eli Endsley; and James Monroe, who died in infancy. The father died in Madison township, Sandusky county, in 1886, and the mother is there living at the age of seventy-two.
William H. Fausey acquired his education in the district schools, and worked on his father's farm until sixteen years of age, when he went to to Fremont, and enlisted in the 3d Ohio Cavalry, which afterward proceeded to Nashville, Tenn. He participated in several engagements, and on one occasion had his left ear injured by an artill- ery ball. At another time, while riding through the mountains with his company, he was thrown from his horse, causing a fracture of several of his ribs, which still produces considerable suffer- ing. He remained with his company until the close of the war, when, having been honorably discharged, he returned home, reaching Madison township, August 26, 1865.
- Mr. Fausey continued work on his father's farm until 1868, when he purchased forty acres of land, which he improved by the erection of a home and other buildings, planting an orchard, etc. He made excellent improvements during his eleven years' residence there, and in 1879 sold this farm, removing to Center township. Wood county, where he rented roo acres, and afterward purchased forty acres. He also pur- chased 164 acres of prairie land in Madison township, Sandusky county, and for six years personally engaged in its cultivation. Later he returned to Wood county, where he has since remained, devoting his attention exclusively to farming and feeding stock. His son now operates the farm in Sandusky county.
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