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Holland, John W., jr., Sandusky, a dealer in paints, chromos, mirrors, pic- tures, frames, wall papers, oils and glass, was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1824, and was a son of J. W. and Mary A. Holland, who were born in Ireland. They emigrated to Canada in 1822, and settled in Sandusky in 1832, where J. W. died, leaving a widow and six children, in 1862. Five of the children are now living : Mrs. Ann Quayle, Mrs. Maria White, Mrs. Lucy White, Mrs. Amelia Marshall and John W., jr. Samuel died, leaving a family of four child- ren. John W., jr., was married in 1849 to Eliza Guslin, who died in 1863, leav- ing a family of three children, two of whom are now living, Jay K. and Liz- zie. He married his second wife, Susan 1. Ainslie, in 1873. They have had three children: Harry A., Mary and Mabel. Mr. Holland began his painting
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and artistic business in 1842, and organized his present firm in 1872. The firm are now doing business under the firm name of Holland & Tebbetts, at 636 Market street.
Holzaepfel, Gottlieb, Sandusky p. o., was born in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1840, and was a son of Michael and Rosa (Jansen) Holzaepfel, who came to the United States and settled in Sandusky in 1851. They had a family of four sons and one daughter. Two sons are now living, Gottlieb, born in I 840, and Christian, born in 1842. Gottlieb was married in 1868, to Caroline Rey- her, who was born in Wittenberg, Germany. They have had a family of two daughters, Caroline and Emma. Mr. Holzaepfel became engaged in the hotel and saloon business in 1866, and in 1870 became engaged in the manufacture of grape wines. Gottlieb and Christian are now engaged in this business under the firm name of Holzaepfel Brothers. They have a vineyard consisting of nine acres, and a fine farm of 32 acres, which is now under a high state of cul- tivation.
Holzhauer, John, Huron p. o., was born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, in 1810, and he was left an orphan at an early age, and came to America in 1837, settling in Lorain county, O. He was married in 1838 to Orta Shaup, who died April 4, 1844, leaving two children, Caroline and Henry. He married his second wife, Catharine Heidenrich, in March, 1847. She died December 2, 1862. They had a family of eight children, five of whom are now living : Adam, Anna, Catharine, Libbie and John C. Two of his sons, Henry and Charles Frederick, enlisted and served during the late war. Henry enlisted in Company E, 124th Regiment in October, 1862, under Colonel Paine, and was discharged at the close of the war July 9, 1865. Charles F. enlisted, but died in the hospital in 1865, aged nineteen years. Mr. Holzhauer married his third wife, Mrs. Margaret Krop Smith, who was born in Hesse Cassel, in IS18. Mr. Holzhauer settled in Erie county in 1863, where he purchased a farm of 176 acres, for which he paid $50 per acre. He spent the years 1870 and 1871 in Lorain, and returned to Huron, settling in the corporation where he now re- sides. He has retired from active business life.
Homegardner, John, jr., Sandusky, one of the firm of Glideman & Home- gardner, extensive boot and shoe dealers of Sandusky, was born in Sandusky in 1854, and was a son of John and Mary (Lablin) Homegardner. John, jr., was married in 1872 to Louisa Stang, who was born in Huron county. They have one daughter, Norma Louisa. Louisa was a daughter of Peter and Magdalena Stang, who had a family of five children : Frank, Louisa. Charles, Mary and John. The present firm was formed in 1878, and are among the enterprising merchants of Erie county.
Homegardner, John, Sandusky, was born in Switzerland, December 20, 1829, and was a son of John and Catharine Homegardner, who, with a family of six children, emigrated to America in 1833, and in 1834 settled in Richland 74
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county, O., and in 1837 came to Sandusky, where Mr. Homegardner became engaged in farming. John died in 1847, and his wife, Catharine, died in 1865. Four of their children are now living : Barbara, Catharine, Elizabeth and John. John, at the age of twenty one years, became a contractor, engaged in dock building and the timber business, and followed that business until 1870, when he became engaged in the selling of wood builders' and moulders' sands, also in farming. He was elected county commissioner in 1881 and in 1884, and was a councilman of the corporation. He was married in September, 1851, to Mary Loebline, who was born in Obersteine, Germany, December 10, 1833. They have had a family of six children: Caroline, Catharine, John, jr., Louise, Josephine and Fred. Caroline married M. Cecil, who died in 1887, leaving one child, Alfie.
Hommel, Michael, Sandusky, an extensive wine, brandy and champagne manufacturer, manufacturing solely from grapes, and having a capacity of 100,- 000 gallons of wine and 200,000 bottles of champagne. He erected his storage buildings and cellars in 1878, and his residence in 1872. Mr. Hommel was born in Luxenburg, Germany, in 1844, and came to Sandusky in 1871. He emigrated from Germany to St. Louis, Mo., in 1865. He was married in 1868 to Mary Daumont. They have a family of four children : Blanche, Amelia, William and Victor. Mr. Hommel has served as councilman two terms; was a member of the board of education for one term.
Hornung, August William, Sandusky, was born in the kingdom of Wurt. emburg, Germany, in 1827, and was a son of John and Anna A. Hornung, who emigrated to America in 1833, with a family of six children, and settled in Brownsville, Pa., and in May, 1835, settled in Sandusky. John died with the cholera in 1849, leaving a widow and family of seven children, five of whom are now living : John, jr., Jacob, Albert, August William and Chris- tina, now Mrs. Biglin. Mary and Frederica died, leaving families. Mrs. Anna Hornung died in 1850. August learned the moulders trade, which he followed for six years, and then became superintendent of the shops, and in 1857 became a partner in the business, the firm being Hornung & Co., George Barney being associated with him. In 1860 he sold his interest and went West, and erected a furnace at McGregor, on the Mississippi, and in 1870 re- turned to Sandusky. He was married in 1852 to Christine Voos. They have a family of four children, now living : Caroline, Amelia, Christina and Fred- erick. Christine was a daughter of Matthias Voos, who settled in Sandusky in 1833.
House, Charles Loveland, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Perkins township in 1848, and was a son of Selah and Hannah (Loveland) House, who were born in Hartford county, Conn., in 1805, where they were married in 1824, and settled in Perkins county in 1825. Hannah died in 1868, and Selah in 1877. They left a family of six children : Harriet, George Ira, Henry,
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Charles L., Truma and Alfred. Alfred enlisted during the late war and died in the hospital at Nashville. Selah, at the age of twelve years, drove a yoke of oxen from his home in Connecticut to Ohio, coming with his father, and here became engaged in farming. Selah returned to Hartford, where he was married, and afterwards returned to Ohio. In early life he was engaged in the stone cutting business, but later purchased his homestead farm and became engaged in farming. Charles Loveland now owns and occupies the old home- stead. The residence is one of the old landmarks of the town. Charles L. was married in April, 1878, to Lizzie Hawkins, of Sandusky. They have two children living, Merrill and Mabel. Lazarus and Hannah House were Charles's paternal grandparents.
Hower, Joseph, Sandusky, owner and proprietor of Hower's restaurant, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1843, and emigrated to the United States of America in 1858, and settled in Coxsackie, N. Y., where he remained until 1859, when he came to Sandusky as a journeyman cabinetmaker. In 1861 he enlisted on the first call of President Lincoln for men, re-enlisted in the 23d Ohio, and served under General Hayes. He was discharged July 9, 1864, at Columbus, O., after serving for three years. In 1870 he became engaged in the restaurant business and agent for Fisher Hall. In March, 1885, he pur- chased his present place on Market street, and built his present restaurant, which is now fitted up in artistic style. He was married in 1866 to Barbara
Ruppert, of Sandusky. They have had three children : Amelia T., Charles T. and Philip G. Charles T. died September 23, 1887. Mr. Hower's father
died in Germany. His mother came to America in 1867, and in 1876 re- turned to the fatherland on a visit, where she remained until 1878, when she returned to America alone. She was born in 1800.
Hudson Brothers, Huron p. o. Benjamin A. was born in Steuben, Oneida county, N. Y., in 1832, and his brother, Jason Lester Hudson, was born in Chillicothe, Ross county, O., in 1834. They were the only sons of Robert and Sarah (McMillen) Hudson, who were born in Oneida county, N. Y., and settled in Huron, Erie county, O., in 1835, where Robert died in 1854, of cholera. His wife died in 1886, at the age of 76 years ; she left two sons. Benjamin A. was married in 1856 to Julia A. Williams, of Sault de St. Marie, Mich. They have one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Hudson, who was married to John G. Matt. They have two children, Albert and Lester E. Jason L. Hudson enlisted in Company K, 63d Ohio Regiment, under Colonel Sprague, in 1862, and served to the close of the war, being discharged in August, 1865 with his regiment. The brothers are engaged in the fish business, and in 18; gave employment to from 20 to 50 men. Benjamin was appointed collector and inspector of the port in 1886, and has also held other minor offices.
Hudson, John, J., Margaretta, Venice p. o., was born in Sandusky, Sep- tember 2, 1852, and was a son of William and Mary (Lloyd) Hudson. Mary was
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born in South Wales. William was born in Epsom, England, January 31, 1823. They emigrated to America in 1852, and settled in Sandusky, where Mary died in August, 1876, and William January 25, 1879. They left a family of four children: William, jr,, Mary A., John, J., and Alfred. The father, William, was elected councilman and a member of the board of education. He was a tin and coppersmith by trade, a business which he followed for several years after settling here. He was also superintendent of the Sandusky Gas Company for over twenty years. In 1860 he purchased a farm of 40 acres of wild land, for which he paid $65 per acre. His son, John J., settled on this farm in 1874, and now resides here. He was married in November 26, 1874, to Mary Sei- ble, who was born in Rochester, N. Y., October 5, 1852. They have had two children, Mamie and John, jr. Mr. Hudson now has a farm of finely cultivated land. He also has a vineyard consisting of eight acres, of all the finest varie- ties of grapes. His father, William, improved the farm, and after the death of his wife resided with his son until his death.
Hull, Henry, Huron p. o., a general merchant of Huron township, was born in Brownhelm township, Lorain county, O., in 1853, and was a son of J. A. and Mary (Nuhn) Hull. Mr. Hull received a liberal common school education, and in 1874 commenced his business life as a clerk. He settled in Huron in 1880, and became a partner in the business of Captain Charles Peterson. In 1881 he purchased his business interest, and formed the business firm of Hull & Rand, which firm still exists. They deal largely in dry goods, groceries, crockery, and carry a full line of builders' and farmers' supplies and hardware. Mr. Hull was married in 1880 to Nina Grover, of Erie county. They have two children, Elsie and Grover. Mr. Hull was elected treasurer of his town in 1883-85 and 1887.
Hull, John L., Perkins, Sandusky p. o., one of the leading and influential men of this town was born in Washington county, Pa., October 24, 1822, and was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Hull. Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania. and Joseph in New Jersey. They settled in Huron township in 1825, and in Perkins in 1828, where they died, Joseph in 1865, and his wife in 1881. They had a family of thirteen children, nine of whom are now living: Mrs. Nancy Hughes, Mrs. Martha Hindman, John L., Mrs. Hannah Buck, Isaac, Mrs. Eliza Newman, Mrs. Sarah Bigelow, Mrs. Lucinda Snyder and Mrs. Mary Hughes. John L. was married in 1845 to Eliza Harsh, who died in 1852, leaving one son, John H. He was married the second time in 1854, to Angeline Waiker, who was born in New York. They have had two children, Lynn W. and Ida M. Angeline was a daughter of the old settler, Mr. Walker, who came to San- dusky in 1818, and died in Perkins township, in October, 1865. He and his wife were prominent in the organization of the Congregational Church at Sandusky. Mr. Hull chose farming as an occupation, a calling in which he has been very successful. He is one of the largest stock dealers and breeders in the county.
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His farm consists of 300 acres of fine land. He was elected county commis- sioner in 1886, and also held other minor offices. His son, Henry, is a gradu- ate of Oberlin College and Theological Seminary, and is now a clergyman at Cleveland. Lynn W. is a graduate of Cincinnati Law School, and is now en- gaged in the practice of his profession ; Ida is also a graduate of Oberlin Col- lege.
Huntington, Erastus, Kelley's Island, a representative man of Erie county was born in Cleveland in 1838, and is a son of George C., and Emeline (Kel- ley) Huntington. Emeline was the eldest daughter of Datus and Sarah (Dean) Kelley. George and Emeline were married in 1837, and settled on Kelley's Isl- and in 1838, and became engaged in farming for a time, after which they went. to Cleveland, where they remained until 1845, when they again returned to the island where they permanently settled. George C. Huntington was born in Norwich, Conn., in 1808, and settled in Cleveland, where he became one of its earliest merchants. He died at Wallace, Kansas, in 1876. They had a family of four sons: Erastus, Simon, born in 1839; Daniel K., born in 1845, and Jo- seph A., born in 1850. Simon enlisted in Company B, 10Ist Regiment Vol. Infantry, and was wounded and died in the hospital at Nashville, January 9, 1862. Erastus and Daniel K. enlisted in Company K, 130th Regiment in May, 1864, in the 100-day call, in the 10th corps, under Colonel Phillips and Gen- eral Butler. Mr. Huntington was educated at Oberlin, and became engaged as a clerk in the Kelley's Island general mercantile store in 1854, and in 1866 purchased a half interest, and in 1871 purchased the entire interest. He was appointed postmaster in 1866, a position which he held until 1884; was treas- urer of the town for twenty years, notary public for twenty-one years, deputy county surveyor, collector of State taxes for the island, and express and tele- graph manager. He was married in 1863 to Alzina Hamilton, eldest daugh- ter of James and Zabra (Titus) Hamilton. They have had two children : Si- mon A., born in 1866, and Stella, born in 1876.
Huntington, George C., Kelley's Island, was born in Norwich, New Lon- don county, Conn., in 1808, and settled in Cleveland, O., as a merchant, and was married in 1837 to Emeline Kelley. They had a family of four children : Erastus, Simon, Daniel K. and Joseph A. Simon enlisted in Company B, toIst Regiment in September, 1861, and died at the Nashville hospital January 19, 1862, from wounds received in battle. Emeline was born in Rockport, Cuyahoga county, O., in 1819, and was a daughter of Datus and Sarah (Dean} Kelley, who were married at Martinsburg, Lewis county, N. Y., August 21, 1811, and settled in Rockport that same year, and in 1836 settled on Kelley's Island. They had a family of nine children, six of whom are now living: Ad- dison, Alfred, William, Emeline, Caroline and Betsey. Julius died leaving a family, and the other two died at an early age. Datus Kelley was a son of Daniel and Jemima (Stowe) Kelley, who settled in Cleveland at an early day
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where they died. They had a family of six sons: Datus, Alfred, Irad, Thomas, J. Reynolds, and Daniel. George C. Huntington settled on Kelley's Island in 1838, and died in 1876.
Ilg, Anthony, Sandusky, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1820, and was a son of Casper Ilg. Anthony was married in Germany in 1846 to Charity Manz. They emigrated to America in 1849, and settled in Cincinnati, where Anthony became engaged in the hotel and saloon business. They had a family of eight children, but three of whom are now living: Grace, born in Germany, Gustave and Otto. Charity died in April, 1871. Mr. Ilg was married again in December, 1871, to Mary Eble. Mary was a daughter of John and Barbara Eble, who resided in Indiana, coming to this country from Germany in 1854. Mr. Ilg purchased an interest in the old Fox brewery in 1871, the firm then being Raible, Stroble & Ilg; from 1874 to 1879 the firm was Stroble & Ilg, and in 1879 Mr. Ilg became sole proprietor. The firm now is A. Ilg & Co. Mr. Ilg settled in Sandusky in 1874.
Jackson, Town, Huron p. o., a pioneer of Erie county, was born in Wood- stock, Vt., in 1798, and was a son of Morris and Lucina (Sheldon) Jackson, who were natives of Rhode Island, and settled in Hudson, N. Y., in 1804, and in 1819 emigrated to Norwalk, Huron county, O., where Town Jackson com- menced life as a clerk, with the firm of Ralph and George Lockwood. He was married November 18, 1821, to Sarah Clock, at Cleveland. She died in 1854, leaving one daughter, now the widow of James S. Griffith. She has two chil- dren. Mr. Jackson married his second wife, Lucy M. Button, in 1856. She was born in Ohio, in 1817. Mr. Jackson settled in Huron in 1824, and in 1826 became engaged in the general merchandise business, grain, and stock ship- ping, and boat building. He was one of the ever active business men of his township, and retired from an active business life at the age of seventy, and now at the age of ninety is hale and hearty.
James, Thomas, (deceased), Oxford, Bloomingville p. o., was born in Wex- ford, Ireland, in 1805, and died February 19, 1887. He came to America with his parents in 1806, and settled in the State of Maine, where he remained for some time, when he went to New London, Conn. In 1810 his father purchased a large tract of land in Oxford township, and moved his family to Blooming- ingville, in July, 1810. Thomas was the last surviving one of the family, and was one of the most prominent men of the county; a man well read in history. as well as all of the leading books of his time. The Bible was his constant companion, and he was able to quote from any chapter of it. He was a man of uncommon memory. He was married in 1834 to Francis Hill, who was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., in 1806. They had a family of five children : David H., Jane A., Thomas M., Lucretia D. and Viola P. His widow now re- sides with her two daughters, Jane and Lucretia. Viola was married in IS70 to George D. Beatty. David H. enlisted in the 72d Regiment O. V. I. in 1862,
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serving faithfully as orderly sergeant until after the battle of Pittsburg Landing, where he became disabled by fatigue and exposure, and was discharged. He recruited a company of 100-day men, and served as captain until mustered out. He died from the effects of the war September 6, 1864. Thomas M. served as first lieutenant of Company B, First O. H. A. until the close of the war. He is now one of the leading men of Topeka, Kan., serving several terms. in the Legislature.
Jeffery, George, Huron p. o., was born in Huron, Erie county, in 1847, and was a son of John and Hannah (Dale) Jeffery. Mr. Jeffery died March 15, leav- ing a widow and two sons, George, and John born in 1849. Hannah was a. daughter of Peter and Anna Dale. John Jeffery was born in Cornwall, Eng- land, and was a son of George and Elizabeth (Garland) Jeffery, who emigrated to and settled in Huron, O., in 1840. They had a family of ten children, but five of whom are now living : Richard, William Samuel, Henry and Mary, now Mrs. Rosekelly. George Jeffery was married July 5, 1869, to Mary E. Garrett. They have had one son, John, born November 23, 1875. Mr. Jeffery was brought up on a farm, and by his own exertions fitted himself for a teacher, and taught school for several years. He is now engaged in farming, and is an active member of the board of education of the Huron corporation. Mrs. Jeffery was a daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Hethrick) Garrett, who- came to Huron from Pennsylvania in 1865.
Jucker, Rudolph, Kelley's Island, was born in the east of Switzerland in 1828, and was a son of Jacob and Hannah Jucker. Rudolph came to America in 1859, and settled in Wayne county south of Detroit, where he became en- gaged in cutting stone. He came to Kelley's Island in 1862, and worked with Mr. Carpenter for seven years. He served under the 100-day call for men un- der Captain Webb. In 1869 he became engaged in farming and grape-grow- ing on shares, and in 1879 purchased his present homestead of 73 acres, for which he paid $4,500 cash. Four acres of this land he converted into a vine- yard, which has proved a great success. He was married in 1869 to Barbara Raab, who was born in Bavaria. They have had two daughters, Elise and Bertha. His parents had a family of five children : Henry, Rudolph, Jacob, Barbara and Anna.
Keeney, Obed, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Glastonbury, Hartford county, Conn., August 16, 1800, and married May 16, 1823, to Doshe Hall, who was born in Manchester, Hartford county, Conn., December 20, 1802. They had a family of seven children, but two of whom are now living: Eliza- beth, born in 1829, and Edwin Leroy, born in 1832. They settled in Perkins. township in 1843, where Mr. Keeney died December 28, 1858.
Kelley, Addison, Kelley's Island, a pioneer of the island, was born in Rock- port, Cuyahoga county, June 11, 1812, and was a son of Datus and Sarah (Dean) Kelley, who was born in Westfield, Mass., April 5, 1789. Datus was.
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born in Middletown, Conn., in 1788. They were married at Martinsburg, V. Y., August 21, 1811, and settled in Cuyahoga county the same year. Datus and his brother, Irad Kelley, purchased Kelley's Island in 1833, and Datus settled on the land in 1836. The island consisted of 2,800 acres, part of which they cleared and sold. Sarah died in 1864, and her husband, Datus, in 1866. They had a family of nine children, six of whom are now living: Addison, born in 1812; Alfred, born in 1826; William D., born in 1828; Mrs. Emeline Hunt- ington, born in 1819; Mrs. Caroline Carpenter, born in 1821 ; and Mrs. Betsey Webb, born in 1823. Datus was a son of Daniel and Jemima (Stow) Kelley, who were born in Connecticut, and settled in Cuyahoga county, and after- wards died in Cleveland. They had a family of six sons, all born in Connec- ticut, but afterwards settled in Ohio. Addison Kelley was married October 12, 1837, to Ann Marilla Millard, who was born January.21, 1818. They were married at Rockport, O., and had a family of five sons, only one of whom is now living, Francis M., born August 15, 1844. He was married November 2. 1882, to Mary D. Boake. Mr. Kelley has held all of the town offices, and has been active in the interests of his county. He received a liberal education and commenced business life as a clerk. In 1835 he came to the island to take charge of his father's and uncle's interest in the same, and turned his attention to farming and horticulture. He has now retired from active business. His wife was a daughter of Royal Millard.
Kelley, Alfred, Kelley's Island, one of the representative men of the island, was born in Rockport, Cuyahoga county in 1826, and was a son of Datus and Sarah Kelley. She was born in Westfield, Mass., April 5, 1789, and Datus at Middletown, Conn., in 1788. They were married at Martinsburg, N. Y., Au- gust 21, 1811, and settled in Cuyahoga county, O., that same year. They have had a family of nine children, six of whom are now living: Addison, born in 1812; Alfred, born in 1826; William D., born in 1828 ; Mrs. Emeline Hunt- ington, born in 1819; Mrs. Caroline Carpenter, born in 1821 ; and Mrs. Betsey Webb, born in 1823. Datus was a son of Daniel and Jemima (Stow) Kelley, who were born and married in Connecticut, and with a family of six sons settled in Lewis county, N. Y., where they remained until 1811, when they came to Cuyahoga county. Their sons were, Datus, Alfred, Irad, Thomas, J. Rey- nolds and Daniel. Alfred became one of the leading citizens of Cleveland; was a member of the Legislature, and prominent in the construction of the Cleve- land and Ohio canal, and the Cleveland and Columbus Railroad. Irad was postmaster at Cleveland for several years. Datus and his brother Irad pur. chased Cunningham's Island in 1833, which contained 2,800 acres, after which it received the name Kelley's Island, and here Datus and his family settled in 1836. They erected the present town hall, a stone edifice, in 1861, and donated it to the town. Six of the children of Datus and Sarah now reside in this township. Alfred was married in 1857 to Hannah Farr, of Rockport.
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