History of Seneca County, Ohio, containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, school, churches, industries, etc., portraits of early settlers and prominent men; biographies; history of the Northwest territory; history of Ohio; statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc., etc, Part 127

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.)
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1088

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HON. JACOB DECKER, P. O. Bellevue. Huron County, was born Jan- mary 15, 1809, in Union County, Penn. His parents. John and Julia Ann (Royer) Decker moved to Wayne County, Ohio, in the spring of 1816, remaining there fourteen years, and finally settled in Thompson Township, this county, in 1830. John Decker died Jannary 3, 1854. and his widow June 27, 1875, in the eighty-seventh year of her age. Their children were Jacob, John, Samuel, Adam (deceased), David (deceased), Mrs. Elizabeth Heater, Mrs. Sarah Bargner (deceased) and Mrs. Catherine Harpster. The subject of this sketch married, November 15, 1832, Miss Susannah Billman. a native of Wash-

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ington County, Penn., and to this union were born John, David, Amos, Mil- ton and Mrs. Barbara Sherck. He retired from his former active life in 1871, and removed to his present residence in Bellevue, Sandusky Co., Ohio. He was successful in acquiring an estate of over 900 acres of land. Mrs. Decker died March 27, 1872, and Mr. Decker afterward married, May 23, 1877. Mrs. Sarah Gardner, born in 1829 in Berks County, Penn .. daughter of David and Lydia Slanker, who settled in Wayne County. Ohio, about 1832. She married Joseph Gardner, who died February 15, 1856. She has two sons: Charles D .. in Boylestown, Ohio, and William H .. near Bellevue, Ohio. Hon. Jacob Decker is an earnest Democrat, and has taken an active part in public affairs. He was called to serve his township in nearly all of the township offices, including justice of the peace. He also takes a deep interest in the educational affairs of the community. He held the position of county com- missioner two terms, and was twice called upon to represent Seneca County in the Ohio Legislature in 1849, and the session following, being the last session under the old constitution and the first under the new. He has led an active and useful life, and the citizens of Seneca County will long bear in honored remembrance the names of Jacob Decker and his father. the pioneer. John Decker.

HON. AMOS DECKER, farmer and ex-legislator, P. O. Bellevue, Huron County, was born November 11, 1839, in Thompson Township, this county. His father. the Hon. Jacob Decker, one of the old pioneers of Ohio, now resides in Bellevue, Ohio. Amos was brought up on his father's farm and completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, at Republic. He twice offered his services in defence of his country in the war of the Rebellion, but on account of physical disability was not accepted. October 20, 1864, he was married to Miss Lucy Paine, daughter of J. W. Paine, and the children by this marriage are Emma. Clara E., Susie, Mary A., Charles A .. Mattie V., Nelson J., Myra B. and Byron W. Mr. Decker has taken a deep interest in the public affairs of the township and county in which he lives. He was elected on the Democratic ticket in 1879 as representative of Seneca County to the Ohio Legislature, and was re-elected in 1881. During both terms he served as member and secretary of the committee on agriculture and on claims. He faithfully represented his constituency, and left an honorable record as an upright legislator. Mr. Decker has been successful in his chosen avocation, and has acquired an estate of 300 acres of land in Thompson Township, besides other real estate in Sandusky County. He has led an active and useful life, and is one of the enterprising and influential citizens of Seneca County.

MILTON DECKER, farmer. P. O. Bellevue, Huron County, was born August 29, 1846, in Thompson Township, this county, a son of Jacob Decker. After finishing a common school course he completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, at Republic. In November, 1867, he married Miss Elvina Good. and in the spring of the following year they settled where they now reside. They have a fine farm of 120 acres of well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Decker are the parents of the following children: Dora, Irvin J., Rollin B .. Mary A. and Ada. Mr. Decker is a Democrat. He is an enter- prising farmer and a highly respected citizen of Thompson Township.

SAMUEL DECKER, farmer and justice of the peace, P. O. Flat Rock, was born August 20, 1846, in Thompson Township, this county, a son of Adam and Sarah (Romig) Decker, latter of whom died when our subject was but nine days old. He then lived with his grandparents, Jesse and Susannah Romig, until their death. and with his uncle and aunt, Joshua and Julia A. Romig, until the death of his uncle in 1872. He now owns the farm on which he has resided

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all his life. He married. November 5. 1867, Miss Lovina Noel. a daughter of Nicholas and Catharine Noel, and a granddaughter of the pioneer, John Noel. The children born to this union are Hattie C., Mary Lovina. Ida Lillian. Seney Allen and Samuel Roscoe. Mr. and Mrs. Decker have been successful in life, and have acquired a fine farm of 180 acres of fertile and well improved land. Mr. Decker is a Democrat, and takes a deep interest in public affairs. He has served the township as clerk two terms and as justice of the peace, which latter office he holds at present. He discharges his duties faithfully and to the satisfaction of the best people of the township.

JOSEPH DICK. farmer and dealer in agricultural implements, P. O. Frank, was born in Venice Township. this county. May 31, 1838. His parents, Stephen and Magdalena Dick. came from Alsace. Germany (then France), to this country in 1830. After living twenty-two years in Venice Township. this county, and seventeen years in Bloom Township. they finally located in Thompson Township in 1872. Stephen Dick died June 1. 1876; his widow still lives near Frank's Corners. In early manhood Joseph Dick went to Reed Town- ship, where he married. February 10. 1863. Miss Mary Gerhardtstine, of Sherman Township, Huron Co .. Ohio. He worked in the hub factory in Reed- town three years; then went on a rented farm for three years. and in 186S he purchased his present farm of eighty acres in Thompson Township, this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Dick have been born ten children: Joseph H., Annie, Katie, Frances. John S .. Louisa. Rosa, Cornelius, Martha, and Cecelia (deceased). Mr. Dick has for the past eight years been engaged in selling farm machinery; first for Dick Bros .. Canton. Ohio. and now for the Johnson Harvester Manufacturing Company. Batavia. N. Y. He has good success among the people. and handles a first-class line of goods. Mr. Dick and fam- ily are members of the Catholic Church. He has served the township as trus- tee three years. He is an enterprising and successful business man. highly respected by the entire community. In politics he is a Democrat.

MICHAEL FAUBLE. farmer. P. O. West Lodi, was born February 10, 1810, in Westmoreland County. Penn. His parents. Michael and Nancy Fauble. came to Stark County. Ohio, in 1812. and, six years thereafter, located in Wayne County, where they made their permanent home: they both now lie buried in that county. Our subject was the eighth in their family of eleven children. He married Miss Susan Fisher October 24. 1831. and they came to Thompson Township. this county. October 24, 1833. when the county was almost an unbroken wilderness. Here they began developing a home. and by their own efforts acquiring a farm property of about 995 acres of well-improved land. When they came into the county they had neither farming implements nor stock. and only $41 in money. They camped five days under a tree, until they could get their house raised. To Mr. and Mrs. Fauble have been born twelve chil- dren, of whom eight are now living: Mrs. Nancy Wyant. Mrs. Jane Bills. Mrs. Susan Hall. Mrs. Martha Hoeltzel. Mrs. Caroline Weiker. Edward. Mrs. Lo- vina Neikirk and Michael. Mr. Fauble is a member of the Evangelical Associ- ation. Personally he is of robust appearance, wonderfully well preserved for his years. He is of a genial. social disposition and has a large number of friends wherever he is known. He is one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Thompson Township: in politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN GLASSNER. farmer, P. O. Frank. was born February 3, 1818, in Prussia, twenty-seven miles east of Metz. His parents, John and Margaret Glassner, immigrated to America in 1834: latter died in Schenectady. N. Y., of cholera, as did her daughter and two children, and the next spring the father of our subject came to Ohio. locating, in November. in Thompson Town-

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ship. this county. and here began clearing up his farm. He died in 1863, aged eighty-four years; he was a devout Catholic and one of the foremost in organ- izing St. Michael's Church. Three of his children are yet living: William, Mrs. Margaret Huller and John. The subject of this sketch was married to Cathrina Gis, in 1849, and their children are Mrs. Margaret Eherenfried, John. Agathe, Mrs. Theresa Hepp, Anna and Mrs. Rosa Ruffing now living, and four deceased. Mrs. Glassner dying in 1880, Mr. Glassner married, January 20, 1882, Miss Sophia Siebe, a resident of Ludlow, Ky. Mr. Glassner purchased the place where he now resides in 1859. Here he has 400 acres of land in one body. one of the finest tracts in Seneca County. all acquired by his own industry and good management. He and his entire family are members of the Catholic Church. He has been very liberal in his donations to the church, and has helped to build up the society here. He is one of the leading and influential citizens of Seneca County.

SAMUEL GRIMES (deceased) was born in 1786, in Newfane, Windham County, Vt. In 1816 he married Miss Mary Arnold, who was born in 1792 in Dummerston, Vt. They came to Ohio in May. 1823. making the entire trip of 700 miles in a wagon, bringing three children with them. After residing several months in Thompson Township. this county, they went to Green Creek Township. Sandusky Co., Ohio. where they remained until 1828, when they settled in Thompson Township. this county, on a tract of eighty-two acres. on the Sandusky County line; this tract of land Mr. Grimes entered from the Gov- ernment. They led the lives of upright pioneers and left an honored name to posterity. Mrs. Grimes died in December, 1858, and Mr. Grimes in June, IS68, aged eighty-two years. Of their children. John (deceased) was a well-known public citizen of Thompson Township and Bellevue, holding civil and church offices in each place, respectively (was married. December 31. 1851. to Miss Mary E. Victor. of Thompson, and died at his residence in Bellevue, February 21. 1882, leaving a widow and two sons); Mrs. Elizabeth Hardenburgh died in Ionia County, Mich., in January, 1842, aged twenty-two years; Catharine and Mary reside in Thompson Township, and three died in childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes gave their children excellent educational advantages. Misses Catharine and Mary Grimes took tender care of their aged parents until their death. and now occupy the family homestead. They are consistent members of the Episcopal Church. as were their parents. They completed their educa- tion at the Granville Female Seminary, from which Mary graduated.

FREDERICK HARPSTER (deceased) was a native of Mifflin County. Penn. He was married, in 1826. to Miss Cynthia Barben, and they came at once to Ohio, residing in Wayne County until February, 1830, when they set- tled at Flat Rock. Thompson Township, this county. He owned all the land now occupied by the town, and cleared up the most of it. Of their children two died in childhood, Thomas died at the age of twenty-four years. Joseph died at thirty years of age, and Lewis lives in Thompson Township, this county. Mrs. Harpster died in 1843, and Mr. Harpster afterward married Sarah Holenshead, who died five years after their marriage, leaving one daugh- ter, Susan, wife of Amos Armagast. Mr. Harpster afterward married Mrs. Amanda Orwig, who still survives him. She has one daughter, Mrs. Dillie Vandersall. Mr. Harpster died October 3. 1874. He was a useful and upright pioneer citizen, leaving an honored name to posterity. He was suc- cessful in acquiring a fine farm of about 250 acres. He was a member of the Evangelical Church. and helped establish the church here. He was very lib- eral in supporting schools and churches and was a man active in public affairs.

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LEWIS HARPSTER, son of Frederick Harpster, whose sketch appears above, was born April 30. 1827, in Wayne County, Ohio, and obtained his education in the pioneer schools of those early days. He married. June 16, 1850. Miss Elizabeth Beck, born in Centre County, Penn., October 25, 1829, and came to Flat Rock, this county, in 1849. Her parents, Daniel and Juliaun Beck. resided here until their death. the former dying in 1863, the latter in 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Harpster have two sons living: George Frank- lin. born February 12, 1855. a promising employe of the W. & L. E. Rail- road. and Ervin Lewis, born April 12, 1861. now farming for his father. Mr. and Mrs. Harpster are members of the Evangelical Church.

HENRY HOOVER, farmer, P. O. West Lodi, was born January 22, 1818, in Lancaster County. Penn. His parents, Martin and Elizabeth Hoover, resided in Thompson Township, this county, the last few years of their lives, having come here in 1850. Henry Hoover came to Thompson Township in the spring of 1841. and here he bought a farm and began clearing it. He mar- ried, in September, 1843. Sarah Fox, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Fox, and their children are Henry (deceased), Mrs. Martha Myers, Margaret, Nancy and two who died in infancy, Mary and Lidy. Mrs. Hoover died April 20, 1869. She was a model wife and mother, and her loss was deeply felt by her family and friends. Our subject owns a farm of 140 acres, part of which belonged to the old homestead of the Fox family, and he resides on the homestead with his two daughters. He belongs to the German Baptist Church; he is one of the old pioneers and a respected citizen of Thompson Township.

SAMUEL HORNER, justice of the peace, P. O. Flat Rock, was born September 14. 1828. in Rebersburg. Centre Co., Penn., and came to Thomp- son Township, this county, in 1835, with his parents. Joseph and Hannah Horner, former of whom, a tailor by trade, carried on the first tailor shop in this vicinity. Joseph and Hannah Horner both died in the summer of 1853; they were among the best known and most highly respected citizens of Flat Rock: they were the parents of twelve children, six sons -Samuel, Jeremiah, Obadiah, Hezekiah. Zachariah and Josiah: and six daughters --- Mary, Eliza- beth. Rebecca. Sarah, Eliza Ann and Susan. Samuel Horner began learning the tailor's trade under his father's instruction, at the age of twelve years, and worked with his father until 1848. He then carried on the business with his brother, Jeremiah. until 1863. Afterward was engaged for several years in selling agricultural implements. and from 1868 to 1878 he carried on a gen- eral grocery in Flat Rock. Ohio. October 19, 1848. he married Miss Eliza- beth Harpster. by whom he has one daughter. Mrs. Susan Reahm, and one son, George. both children now living in Tiffin. Ohio. Mr. Horner is a life- long Democrat, and takes a deep interest in public affairs. He has served his township as assessor, clerk and treasurer, about five years in each office. He has held an appointment as notary public about twenty-five years; was elected justice of the peace in 1884. which office he still holds.

ANTHONY KERN. farmer, P. O. West Lodi, was born April 1. 1813, in Union County. Penn. Ha came to Thompson Township, this county, in 1831. with his parents, Peter and Rachel Kern, and they settled in the wilder- ness, where they developed a farm. The subject of this sketch married, August 24. 1834. Miss Sophia Eberhard, and in 1837 they settled on the present family homestead. The farm was entirely in the woods, and they began clear- ing and improving it. Of their twelve children nine are now living: Henry, Eli. Barbara. Ann. Mrs. Catherine Fender. Jacob, Mrs. Rachel Yeager. Mrs. Sophia Bowers and Phillip. Mrs. Kern died June 20, 1872. She was a model wife and mother, and her loss was deeply felt by her family and friends.

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Mr. Kern now lives on the homestead. He has been industrious and successful, and owns a fine farm of 200 acres of well-improved land. besides an interest in the West Lodi Flouring-mills. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. He has filled the position of trustee three years. Mr. Kern is one of the oldest pioneers of Thompson Township. Seneca County, and is highly respected by the entire community. In politics he is a Demo. crat.

GEORGE KERN. P. O. Bellevue. Huron County, was born January 1. 1821. in Beaver Township. Union (now Snyder) County, Penn. His parents. Jacob and Elizabeth Kern, came to Thompson Township. this county, in 1533. making the trip with wagons. Of their ten children, seven are still living: Yost (in Michigan). Mrs. Hannah Heater, George. Mrs. Rachel Zeiber. Edward. Isaac. and Bennwell (in New Bedford. Mich. ). Jacob Kern died about 1852: his widow in 1855. They were upright pioneers. highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances. The subject of this sketch mar- ried. June 11, 1843. Miss Harriet Lewis, born October 23, 1822, in Cocotoquo Township, Berks Co .. Penn., and who came with her parents to Wayne County. Ohio. in 1829. and to Thompson Township. this county, in 1832. Her parents. Isaac and Susanna (Honberger) Lewis. had the following chil- dren: Harriet. Richard (deceased). Mrs. Rebecca Stettler (deceased). Mrs. Matilda Stettler, Solomon. Mrs. Caroline Clemour and Mrs. Mahala Hamkam- mer. They moved to Bellevue about 1872. where they passed the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Lewis dying January 20. 1875. aged seventy-seven years, and Mr. Lewis May 12, 1883, aged eighty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Kern resided in York Township, Sandusky Co .. Ohio, after their marriage. and for the last twelve years they have resided in Bellevue. They have acquired 320 acres of land. also town property in Bellevue. Their children are William H. (had three children. one living), Mrs. Phebe Jane Heater (has six children, all living), and Mrs. Hattie Alice Gardner (wife of William H. Gardner. has one daughter, Edith Gertrude. Mr. Kern is one of the oldest and most respected pioneers of this locality. Mrs. Kern is a member of the Baptist Church.

ISAAC KERN. farmer. P. O. Bellevue, Huron County, was born January 2. 1828. in Union County. Penn .. and at the age of four years came to Thomp. son Township, this county. with his father, Jacob Kern. He led the life of a pioneer's son. working on his father's farm in the summer and attending the district school in the winter. March 20, 1849. he married Miss Tina Sterner. who died August 8. 1859. leaving three daughters: Mrs. Amanda Scott (living in Republic). Mrs. Sarah Ann Huntsberger (deceased) and Mrs. Ida Jane Raub (in Sandusky County). November 22, 1860, our subject married. for his second wife. Miss Leah Stetler, by whom he had nine sons: John W .. Allen D .. Ezra A .. Mason H .. Rufus M. (deceased), Willis A .. Emmon G .. Eddie A. and Warren S. Mr. Kern has been successful in his chosen avocation, and has acquired a fine farm of 202 acres of well-improved land. including the family homestead in Thompson Township. He also owns a farm of 160 acres near Peabody. Kans., and a valuable brick block and other property in Bellevue. Ohio. He is one of the stockholders in the Bellevue Bank. He and his worthy wife are members of the German Reformed Church. In politics he is a Republican. He has given his children excellent educational advantages, and they are taking a high position in business and social circles.

ANTHONY KRUPP, farmer. P. O. Frank. was born in Bavaria, Germany, April 17. 1827: son of Charles and Catherine Krupp, who came to America in 1833. and proceeded at once to Thompson Township, this county, moving into the woods, where they began clearing up a farm. which they bought of

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George Sams. Their children were Mrs. Catherine Korb. in Sherman, Huron Co .. Ohio; Henry, who died in Michigan; Joseph, living in St. Joseph County, Ind .; Mrs. Elizabeth Shandorf, in Ionia County, Mich .; John, in Sandusky City, Ohio; Charles, in Ionia County, Mich. : Mrs. Margaret Albert, in Alpine County. Mich .; Anthony; and Jacob, who died while attending college in Day- ton. Ohio, the eldest being seventy-eight years of age, and the youngest fifty- eight years. The mother died in 1858, aged sixty-three years, and the father in 1863, aged seventy-nine years. The subject of this sketch has re- mained on the homestead farm since coming to this country. Starting with seventy acres of land he now has 337 acres. after having given 219 acres to his children; and they have added all the buildings and improvements which now stand on their farm. May 15, 1849, Mr. Krupp married Miss Helena Eisan- bise, and their children are Mrs. Josephine Kiefer, Joseph, John, Edward and Albert, now living, and six deceased. Mr. Krupp and family are members of the Catholic Church. in the building of which in this community he was fore- most, and has been very liberal in its support. Being a strong Union man, he donated largely for the suppression of the Rebellion. He is one of the leading and influential citizens of Thompson Township.

DANIEL LININGER. farmer, P. O. Flat Rock, was born August 11, 1839, in Berks County, Penn. His parents. John and Anna (Deckert) Lininger, resided there until their death, the father dying June 7, 1873, and the mother April 3, 1885. aged seventy-one years and two days. Daniel Lininger came to Thompson Township, this county, in 1860, and after living here six months located in York Township, Sandusky Co., Ohio, two years and a half. He married, February 18. 1864, Miss Mary Gilbert, born in Sandusky County, Ohio, January 21, 1844. When she was eleven years of age her parents, Perry and Barbara Gilbert, died, and after their death she resided in Seneca County. Mr. and Mrs. Lininger are the parents of the following children: Creighton, Gertie, George R .. Weston D., Lillie B. and Amos Wallace, now living, and John M. and James deceased. Our subject and family resided in Thompson Township. this county, until 1868. when they moved to St. Joseph County, Mich., coming to Sandusky County. Ohio, the following year, and in 1870 located permanently in Thompson Township, this county. Here they have acquired a farm of eighty acres of well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Lininger are members of the Evangelical Church. He is an enterprising farmer. an upright and re- spected citizen of Thompson Township; in politics a Democrat.

HON. JOHN W. PAINE (deceased) was one of the most distinguished of Seneca County's citizens. He was born August 19, 1820, and came to Adams Township, this county, about 1830, with his parents, John and Sarah Paine. In his early life he followed the profession of teaching. in which he was very successful. He married. September 12, 1841, Miss Susan Rule, who died September 5, 1858, leaving four children: Mrs. Sarah Hensinger, now in Se- dalia, Mo. : William J. ; Mrs. Lucy Decker; and Mrs. Elvira S. Klose, who died in Peabody, Kans., April 14, 1885. Mr. Paine afterward married, August 11, 1859, Mrs. Mary Collins, born March 4, 1824, in Pickaway County, Ohio; she lied November 24, 1865, leaving one son-Charles E. March 19, 1868, Mr. Paine married Mrs. Ann McHenry, born in Bloom Township, this county, No- vember 9, 1837, daughter of Benjamin and Anna Huddle, who were among the pioneers of that township (she married John McHenry April 24, 1858; they resided in Thompson Township, this county, until his death, December 20, 1864; by him she had five children: Franklin (deceased), Mattie V., Emma Kate (deceased). Hardie E. (deceased) and Mrs. Anna D. Rule). Mr. and Mrs. Paine have one daughter-Mary K. Paine. Mr. Paine died of pneumonia,

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October 12, 1882, after a short illness. He was very active in public affairs; served as justice of the peace fifteen years in Thompson Township; was chosen to the Ohio Legislature in 1854. and re-elected in 1856, serving with ability and distinction. He was admitted to the bar, and practiced law about twenty- five years. Personally Mr. Paine was a man of powerful physique, being six feet five inches in height. and well proportioned. He was successful in his enterprises, and acquired a large estate. His memory will long be honored by the citizens of Seneca County. Mrs. Paine now resides at the family home- stead. She is a consistent member of the Christian Union.

SAMUEL ROYER (deceased) was born February 23, 1825, in Stark County, Ohio, and was a son of John Royer. He married, November 9, 1848, Miss Mary Ann Bunn, who was born in Perry County, Penn .. November 2, 1830; her parents. Jacob and Elizabeth (Leiter) Bunn, of Pennsylvania, came to Thompson Township, this county. in April, 1933. and here they settled upon an entirely new farm. which they cleared up and improved; their children are Mrs. Mary A. Royer. Mrs. Catherine Good. Mrs. Barbara Royer, Benjamin F. and Judge J. F. Bunn. Mr. Bunn died March 30, 1878, aged seventy-six years and one day ; he was an upright pioneer, and lived an active and useful life; he resided the last years of his life in Bellevue, Sandusky Co., Ohio; he was a carpenter by trade but spent his life in this county on the farm. Active in public affairs, he held the position of justice of the peace ten years, and was successful in acquir- ing a large and valuable property. He was a member of the Reformed Church. Mrs. Bunn resides in Thompson Township, this county, and is now in her seventy-eighth year. She is a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. and Mrs. Royer settled on the present family homestead after their marriage. They acquired a fine estate of 400 acres of well-improved land, all in Thomp- son Township. this county. Their children are Mrs. Barbara Ellen Bennehoff, J. C. Royer, Mrs. Ida L. Wollenslegel. J. B. Royer, Mrs. Mary S. Friedley, Samuel F., Benjamin B. and Nora T. Mr. Royer died August 22, 1884. He was an industrious and successful farmer, highly respected by all. He and his worthy wife were active members of the Reformed Church, and assisted liberally in building the church in Thompson Township. Mrs. Royer now resides at the family homestead. She is a lady of estimable Christian charac- ter, esteemed by a large circle of friends.

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Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.) Publication date: 1886 Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & Co. Number of Pages: 1088

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.)
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1088