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NICHOLAS REDICK, farmer, P. O. Cordelia, was born in Van Buren Township, this county, May 23, 1851, son of John A. and Elizabeth (Katzer- mire) Redick, who emigrated from Germany and settled in this county in a very early day. They had following children: Anna, John, Elizabeth, Mary (half sisters), Nicholas, Adam and George, all living in this county except Mary, who now resides in Chicago. The father died in this county Novem- ber 17, 1878. The mother now resides in Orange Township, this county. Our subject, Nicholas Redick, married, September 8, 1878, Delila Feller, of Van Buren Township, this county, a native of Eagle Township, this county, born February 18, 1851, daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Banhart) Fel- ler, who reside in Van Buren Township, this county. Our subject and wife have two children: Amanda L. and Edward E. Nicholas Redick came to Orange Township, this county, in 1881, and purchased and improved
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100 acres of land, upon which he still resides. He devotes his time to general farming, but prior to his marriage he followed the carpenter's trade for several years. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church. In politics Mr. Redick is a Democrat.
ZACHARIAH T. SHOWALTER. farmer, P. O. Bluffton, Allen County, born in Union Township, this county, November 7, 1848, is a son of Levi and Mahala (Wade) Showalter. He was married, November 20, 1873, to Miss Mary A. Link, a native of Union Township, this county, and daughter of Andrew and Ursula (Heininger) Link, who still reside in Union Township. this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Showalter have been born three children: Winfield A., Cloyd M. and Ilma M. Mr. Showalter has a well improved farm in Orange Township, this county. In 1880 his residence was burned to the ground, but notwithstanding this loss and the expense of rebuilding, he is still in comfortable circumstances. In politics he is a Republican. Both he and his wife are members of the Evangelical Church.
GEORGE SPANGLER, farmer, P. O., Cordelia, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 8, 1835, son of Abram and Elizabeth (Hoops) Spang- ler, natives of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Ohio, respectively, and of Ger. man and Irish descent; prominent members of the Evangelical Association Church. They were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and came to Union Township, this county, in 1839, and cleared up a large farm. They were parents of seven children: Jonathan, Nancy and Margaret, all deceased, and Mary A., Elizabeth, David B. and George, all in this county. Abram Spangler was a cabinet-maker, coffin-maker, pump manufacturer, carpenter and farmer. In politics he was a Whig and Republican. George Spang- ler, the subject of this sketch, first married November 27, 1856, Nancy Nonnamaker, a native of Eagle Township, this county, and daughter of Ami and Lucinda (Houdeshell) Nonnamaker. To this union were born six children: Ami N., Mary E., John A., Abram C., David C. and George C. The mother of this family died, March 23, 1882, and George Spangler then married. June 6, 1883, Mrs. Mary E. (Brown) Bloom of Hardin Coun- ty, Ohio, the widow of Nicholas Bloom, late of Hardin County, Ohio, and daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Claypool) Brown, latter deceased, for- mer, now residing in Auglaize County, Ohio. Mrs. Spangler has had no children by either marriage. George Spangler operated the homestead farm for eleven years, then rented, for four years, and in 1871 purchased the farm in Orange Township, this county, upon which he now resides and which he has cleared and improved. He makes general farming and hand- ling of stock his principal business. Mr. Spangler has served his township in several of its offices and is now filling the office of justice of the peace. He is a strict Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Association church.
ASA STRATTON, farmer, P. O., Bluffton, Allen County, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, September 7, 1841, son of William and Eliz- abeth (Denning) Stratton, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respect- ively. William Stratton was born in Vernon Township, Essex Co., N. J., October 8, 1810; came with his father to Beaver County, Penn., in 1815, and to Canaan Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, in the fall of 1817, travel- ing in a wagon drawn by oxen. Running out of money just before they reached their destination, they paid for a night's lodging with dressed flax. William's chances for an education were somewhat limited, the first school-
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house in the neighborhood being built in 1826; however, he acquired a fair education for that period, together with some knowlege of law, and was elect- ed squire in 1850; resigned his office and moved to Hancock County, Ohio, in the fall of 1852, where he was re-elected squire and served till his death. He was religiously inclined and was for a number of years a member of the Methodist church. In politics he was an active Democrat. His ancestors came from Holland, but at what date is not known. William and Elizabeth Stratton reared a family of ten children : Jasper (deceased); Robert (deceased); Joseph, living in Hillsdale County, Mich .; Asa, in this county; Isaac, Will- iam Oliver and Cyrus, in Johnson County, Mo .; Ann, in Allen County, Ind. ; Elizabeth, in Ingham County, Mich. and Emma, in Johnson County, Mo .; the mother still resides in this county. Asa Stratton, the subject of this sketch, married, October 7, 1865, Miss Frances J. Cornwell, of Union Town- ship, this county, a native of Eagle Township, this county, and daughter of Anderson and Eliza J. (Coulter) Cornwall, early settlers in Hancock County. Mr. and Mrs. Stratton have nine children: Lizzie J. and Eliza A. (twins); Horace E., Chrisiena, Orton and Orland (twins), John, Charles and Clifford. all living except Orland. Our subject purchased land in Orange Township, this county, in 1865, and now has 240 acres, most of which he has improved. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.
ISAAC F. VERMILLION (deceased) was born in Union Township, this county, February 20, 1836, son of Charles and Ann (King) Vermil- lion, natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively, who married in Champaign County, Ohio, and removed to this county about 1831 or 1832. Of their family of twelve children nine are still living, who now reside near the town of Dexter; Iowa. The subject of this sketch was married, May 3, 1860, to Mary E. Elzay, of Orange Township, this county, born in Champaign County, Ohio, April 14, 1837. Her parents, Newton R. and Julia A. (Ral- ston) Elzay, came to this county in 1845. Mr. and Mrs. Vermillion were blessed with seven children: Elizabeth A., Harriet A., James W., Levi F., Daniel E., William A. and Turley B., all living in this county. Mr. Ver- million cleared and improved his farm in Orange Township, this county, which his widow still operates. He was a highly respected citizen, and served his township in some of its offices. In politics he was a Republican. His death occurred March 16, 1880.
WILLIAM S. WARREN, farmer, P. O. Bluffton, Allen County, is a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, born November 9, 1833, son of William and Isa- belle (Hamilton) Warren, natives of, and married in, County Down, Ireland. They immigrated to America in 1828, first locating in Erie County, Penn., then moving to Columbiana County, Ohio, where Mr. Warren died in 1836, and where his widow married William Peppell, her present husband, who came to this county in 1840, and still resides in Orange Township. William S. Warren also came to this county, where he has since made his home. He married, November 9, 1862, Miss Nancy A. Miller, a native of Orange Township, this county, born April 25, 1844, daughter of William and Roxany (Patch) Miller, natives of and married in Trumbull County, Ohio, and who came to this county in 1841. Their family consisted of five sons and four daughters: Samuel (deceased), Arvilla, Levi, Nancy A. (deceased). John A., Ephriam, Henrietta, Susan and William (latter deceased). Will- iam Miller, the father, died in 1854; his widow still resides in Orange Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Warren were born four daughters and two
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sons: Dora M., Minervia S., Rosa J., Arthur S., John A. and Lettie L. The mother of this family died October 8, 1884. She was a faithful mem- ber of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Warren, having no financial means, worked by the day and month for several years in his early life, but in 1858 he purchased forty acres of timber land which he has cleared, together with several subsequent purchases. He is a member of the Evangelical Church. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN H. ZEIGLER, farmer, P. O. Ada, Hardin Co., born in Colum- bia County, Ohio, October 28, 1849, is a son of Parry and Hannah (Mus- ser) Zeigler, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively; they mar- ried in Columbiana County, Ohio, where they still reside; they are the parents of eight children: Lavina, Charles, Chancy, John H., Harry, Jennie, Alice and Lizzie. Our subject began the blacksmith trade at the age of four- teen years and continued working at it until about seven years ago. In 1878 he came to Orange Township, this county, and purchased 160 acres of timber-land which he has cleared, and improved in various ways, and on which he has erected good buildings. He devotes his time and at- tention to general agricultural pursuits. January 29, 1873, Mr. Zeig- ler married Miss Semantha J. Palmer, a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, born December 28, 1849, daughter of Michael and Mary (Barnett) Palmer, natives of, and married in Columbiana County, Ohio (they had three children: Susan, Mary E., and Semantha J.); Mr. Palmer died April 16, 1877; his widow still resides in Columbiana County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler are parents of one son: Harry, born February 18, 1875. Mrs. Zeigler is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Zeigler is a Republi- can.
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ANDERSON S. APGER, farmer and stock raiser, post office McComb, was born in the Empire State, January 5, 1839; son of John R. and Eliza- beth (Atchley) Apger, who were of German descent. John R. Apger, in early life was a blacksmith, but in later years a farmer; in 1848, he came to Wood County, Ohio, and entered land; he was twice married and reared a family of ten children. Our subject, the eldest by his first wife, was reared on the farm, acquiring a common school education in the log schoolhouse. During the late war of the Rebellion he enlisted, in 1862, in Company G., One Hundred and Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving under Capt. Howell. He was a non-commissioned officer, was wounded at the battle of Stone River, participated in several engagements and was a prisoner of war for five months. He came to Hancock County in 1865, settled on a farm, and same year was married to Hannah C., sister of Ira B. Conine, of Mc- Comb. To this union were born the following named children: Carrie G., Loretta, Wilber and John H. Mr. and Mrs. Apger are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has served as trustee.
A. L. BAILS, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. McComb, was born in Hancock County, Ohio, November 5, 1836, son of Abraham and Rebecca (Alloway) Bails, the former a native of Virginia, of English descent, the
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latter born in Pennsylvania, of German origin; they were the parents of thirteen children (all attaining maturity), eight of whom are still living. Abraham Bails, who was a brick-layer in early life, came to Hancock County in 1833, settling on land which he entered near Findlay. He died Decem- ber 29, 1855. Our subject, the seventh born, grew up on the farm, attend- ing the log schoolhouse, where he acquired his education. He is owner of two farms in this county. Mr. Bails was twice married; on first occasion, January 1, 1858, to Elizabeth Hart, who bore him the following named children: Emma A .; W. H., a school teacher; Mary; Chester; Isaac and Ida May (two last named being twins). Mrs. Bails died in 1869. Our subject next married, in 1872, Maria E. Moorhead, of Irish origin, daugh- ter of Josiah Moorhead. To this union were born two children: Adam C. and Harvey E. (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Bails are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, in which he has been steward, class leader, trustee, and superintendent of the Sabbath-school. Politically Mr. Bails is a Republican. Formerly he was an active member of the I. O. O. F.
CAPT. WILLIAM BENSINGER, farmer, P. O. Deweyville, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 14, 1840, son of Reuben and Hannah (Feazel) Bensinger, the former a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent, and the latter a native of Ohio and of Scotch-Irish lineage. Reuben Bensinger, who was a life-long farmer, settled on a farm in Hancock County, Ohio, in 1858. Our subject, the only child, received a common school education in Medina County, Ohio, where he lived on the farm until eighteen years of age. At the breaking out of the late war of the Rebellion, he promptly enlisted in Company G, Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was in active service until 1862, when he, with twenty-one others, vol- unteered to enter the enemy's camp, in disguise. This they did, and cap- tured a train of cars, which they succeeded in running 100 miles, but they were finally captured and eight of the party hung; the others broke from the guards and got away, though most of them were recaptured. Our sub- ject was among the unfortunate ones and was kept a prisoner for one year. He was then exchanged and promoted to a captaincy. At the close of the war he commenced railroading, first as brakesman, then baggage-master, and later was fireman for two years, and was then promoted to be engineer. Owing to the declining health of his father, about this time Capt. Bensinger came home and operated a steam engine for the stave manufactory at Dew- eyville for four years. He is now managing his father's farm. Our subject was married in 1863, to Sarah Harris, who was born in North Carolina. To this union was born one child-Charles H. In politics Capt. Bensinger is a Republican. He has served as assessor of his township. He is a mem- ber of the G. A. R. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church, of the Sabbath-school of which he is superintendent.
FREDERICK BERGER, farmer and stock-raiser, Deweyville, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, April 19, 1827. His father, George Berger, a farmer in that country, never came to America. Our subject, the third in a family of four children, received his schooling in his native land and there learned farming of his father. He came to America in 1853, and after liv- ing in Big Lick Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, four years, moved to Pleas- ant Township where he has since resided. He has been twice married. His first wife, Catherine Yawn, whom he married in 1853, died in 1874. The children born to this union were as follows: Jacob, John, William, Amos,
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Lewis, Emma Ellen, Mary A., Jonas F. and Charles C. Mr. Berger was married, on second occasion, to Mrs. Susan Myers, widow of David Myers (by whom she had two children: Laura M., now the wife of Ephraim Trout and Joseph), and daughter of Peter Sherick, a farmer and early settler of Wayne County, Ohio. She is of German origin. This union has been blessed with two children: Barbara E. and Lydia, Mr. Berger's four eld- est sons are married. Our subject is owner of 120 acres of land, and his wife has a life lease of fifteen acres more. Their property adjoins the village of Deweyville where they reside. Mr. Berger takes deep interest in educa- tional matters and has served as school director for several terms. In pol-
itics he is a Democrat.
EDWIN N. BOWMAN, merchant, Deweyville, was born in Defiance County, Ohio, May 14, 1857; son of Isaac and Jennette (McFarland) Bow- man, also natives of Ohio and of French and Scotch origin. Their family consisted of two children: Orville, now residing in Wood County, Ohio, and Edward N. The father, Isaac Bowman, was an architect by profession, which occupation he followed through life. Our subject received his educa- tion in the common schools. He learned the bakery and confectionery busi- ness which he followed for three years, and since then, was principally occu- pied in clerking, until 1882, when he came to Deweyville and established his present business. He was united in marriage, in 1881, with Mary C., daugh- ter of Jacob T. Wyckoff, and of German lineage. Their children are Joyce, Ross and Edith. Mr. Bowman is a Democrat in politics.
C. W. BROOKS, farmer, P.O. McComb, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 3, 1838, son of Elisha and Margaret (Woods) Brooks, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Ohio and of English and Irish descent, re- spectively. The father of C. W., in early life a shoe-maker, came to this county in 1845 and bought 320 acres of land, on which he farmed the remainder of his life, dying in 1855. Our subject, the youngest in a family of eleven children (nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood), was reared on the farm and attended the common schools. He is now the owner of 160 acres of well improved land, and has made farming the occupation of his life. He was married, in 1861,. to Sarah A. daughter of Cyrus and Betsey Hart, and descended of English and Irish stock, and who died in 1881. The children born to this union are Ellsworth, Norton, Mack, Wesley, Ma- tilda, Eli, Jennie and Lizzie. In politics Mr. Brooks is a Republican. In 1862 he enlisted in Company G. Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was elected captain, but by a general order the regiment was broken up and the men detailed to other regiments. He served the full term of his enlist- ment, and had a close call at the battle of Stone River, receiving a bullet directly over his heart, his life being saved by a small bag of salt which he was carrying in his side.pocket, and that so reduced the force of the ball that it only shattered one rib. Since the war Mr. Brooks has resided on his farm, in this township. He served as trustee four years and as treasurer four years in Pleasant Township. In 1880 he was elected county commis- sioner, but two townships were thrown out, which gave the office to another. He takes an active interest in educational matters, and served eight years as a member of the board of education. In 1883 he was elected vice-presi- dent of Hancock County Agricultural Association, serving till 1885, when he was elected general manager. He is a member of the I. O. O. F .; . was First Chancellor Commander of McComb Lodge of K. of P. No. 179, and
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is now Deputy Grand Chancellor. He was quartermaster of John Howard Post 154, G. A. R., three years, and is now commander.
THOMAS BROWN, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. McComb, was born in Maine, June 21, 1835, son of Thomas and Susan (Philbrook) Brown, natives of that State and of English origin. Thomas Brown was a codfisherman, an occupation he followed in early life for twenty-five years. He came to Hancock County in 1841, settling on a farm in Union Township, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1884. He raised a large fam- ily of children, eight of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Our subject, the eldest son, was reared on the farm, and has always followed agricultural pursuits. He acquired a common school education in District No. 4, Union Township. During the late civil war he enlisted, in 1861, in Company A, Fifty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served three years; was transferred to the veteran reserve corps, and became a non-commissioned officer. He was discharged at Washington on expiration of term of service. He participated in the battles of Corinth, Pittsburgh Landing, the siege of Vicksburg and in other engagements. Mr. Brown was married, in 1859, to Miss Mary Tussing, of German descent, daughter of Henry Tussing, a wheelwright. Their children are Hanna L., wife of Melvin Dellinger; Eliza Jane, wife of Albert Strouse; George W. at home; Freeman D. and Charles Elmer. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the United Brethren Church, in which he has been class leader and steward. He has served as township clerk and trustee, and as school director. He is owner of 130 acres of well-improved land.
WILLIAM C. BROWN, farmer and stock raiser, P. O., McComb, was born in Ashland County, Ohio, September 22, 1851; son of Henry F. and Mary Ann (Ewing) Brown, the former a native of Ohio, the latter of Penn- sylvania, and of Irish and German descent, respectively. Henry F. Brown, a farmer and manufacturer, came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1854, and settled on a farm in Blanchard Township. He was twice married, and by his first wife had five children, of whom William C. is the eldest. Our sub- ject was reared on the farm, attending the schools in Pleasant and Blanchard Townships and the Findlay High School No. 9. He operated a saw-mill in McComb one year and a half, but farming has been the principal business of his life. He makes the raising of Jersey cattle a specialty. In politics Mr. Brown is a Republican, He has acted as cemetery trustee; was a mem- ber of the town council while he lived in McComb, and has served as town- ship clerk for several terms. He was vice-chancellor of McComb Lodge, K. of P., to which he belonged and was one of its charter members, and was initiated in the several ranks at the institution of the lodge. The lodge was instituted January 22, 1884.
JAMES H. BYAL, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. McComb, was born two miles west of Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio, April 14, 1847; son of Jacob and Sarah Jane (Watson) Byal. Jacob Byal, born in Ohio and of English origin, was a son of John Byal who came to Ohio in an early day, and came to Hancock County when a young man, settling on a farm. Of the seven children born to Jacob and Sarah Jane Byal four attained maturity and two now survive, viz: James H. and Martha, now the wife of W. Ray- mond. One son, John, was killed in the late war of the Rebellion. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns eighty acres of land in Pleasant Township. He was married in 1870, to Anna, daughter of Peter
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Boughtall, who was among the first settlers of Findlay. Their children are as follows: Eva, Emma, Frederick, Belle and Tobias. Mr. Byal is a Repub- lican in politics. During the late civil war he enlisted in Company G, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in 1864. He is a member of the G. A. R.
J. B. CHERRY, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. McComb, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 1, 1842, son of Ralph and Elizabeth (Lebe) Cherry, natives of Pennsylvania and of German origin. Ralph Cherry, a farmer by occupation, came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1847, and set- tled a half-mile northwest of Findlay. He reared a family of seven chil- dren. Our subject, the fifth born, was raised on a farm, attending the common schools. He worked on his father's farm for a few years, and then engaged in the harness business in McComb, in which he continued for five
years. He then rented and conducted a grist-mill for three years. In 1875 he bought a farm of forty acres, and has since been engaged in agri- cultural pursuits, for which purposes he rents other land in addition to his farm. He was married, in 1867, to Mary E., daughter of James Ewing, of German lineage. Their children are J. R., C. W., J. H., F. B., Luther, J. N. and Vick. Mr. and Mrs. Cherry are members of the Presbyterian Church in McComb. Politically he is a Republican. He has served as school director of his township.
REV. GEORGE WASHINGTON CLINE, minister in the Disciples Church, McComb, was born in Waterford, Juniata Co., Penn., April 21, 1843; son of George and Mary (Miller) Cline, natives of Pennsylvania and of German origin, and the parents of six children, George W. being the third born. His father, a wagon-maker by trade, moved with his family from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1846; he settled in McComb and worked at his trade for a short time, thence moved to Putnam County, Ohio, where he resided for four years, when he moved to McLean County, Ill., and there spent the remainder of his life, dying in 1875. Our subject attended the common schools and commenced to teach school when about seventeen years old, continuing in the profession for six years. He united with the Disciples Church when twenty-one years old, and attended the Lexington University, Kentucky, graduating in 1875. His first charge was in McLean County, Ill., but at his father's demise he was appointed administrator, and was debarred from active engagements till he was appointed to missionary work in McLean County, where he remained only six months, however, returning to McComb, where he has been preaching within the radius of twenty miles since 1876. He is now ministering in Wood County, Ohio, to a con- gregation which under his labors has increased from six to eighty-six mem- bers, and who have built a new church. He also preaches at Freeport, Wood Co., Ohio, but makes McComb his home. He is a diligent stu- dent, a historical reader, and much attached to his profession. He was for- merly a Democrat in politics, but is now a Prohibitionist. In 1882 he entered the political campaign, in the interests of his party, and was in great demand as an able speaker on the temperance question. He served two years as president of the Ohio Missionary Society. Rev. Cline was married, April 22, 1875, to Carrie E. Collins, of English descent, and a daughter of Andrew Collins, who sacrificed his life in defense of his coun- try during the late war of the Rebellion. To Mr. and Mrs. Cline were born two children, who are now at school: Vernine and Merle. Mrs. Cline is a member of the Disciples Church.
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