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JOHN B. MARTZ, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, was born in Belgium, Au- gust 31, 1826, son of Henry and Margaret Martz, also natives of Belgium, where they were married and remained until 1846, at which time they embarked for America, coming direct to Big Spring Township, this county, and here resided the residue of their days. Our subject resided here with his father until February 10, 1852, in which year he went to California, working in the gold mountains for two years; after that time he returned to Big Spring Township, Seneca County, and was united in marriage, January 31, 1856, with Elizabeth Martz born in Belgium, July 22, 1834, daughter of Michael and Kate Martz (both deceased). To our subject and wife were born nine children, five now living: Margaret, wife of Jacob Fetzer; Susan, wife of John Wagner; Nicholas. Cath- arine and Mary: and four deceased; Henry, John, Elizabeth and Michael. Mr. Martz owns eighty acres of fine land where he and his family reside. The family are members of the Catholic Church of St. Boniface.
JOHN MATHIAS, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, February 3, 1843, a son of Lewis and Clara Mathias,
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natives of Luxemburg, Germany, who immigrated to America in 1840, settling in Big Spring Township, this county, where they remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage, August 2, 1865, with Rosie Guilliam, born in Big Spring Township, this county, December 25, 1848, daughter of John and Elizabeth Guilliam (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Mathias were the par- ents of twelve children, of whom Clara, Andrew. Nicholas, Lizzie. Joseph, Theresa, Martin. Fronia and Theodore are living, and Adam. Michael and Lizzie are deceased. Our subject is a blacksmith by trade, but for several years has engaged in farming and now owns 130 acres of good land in a state of cultivation. He filled the office of trustee of the township for four years, and was clerk of the school board nine years. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at Saint Nicholas, of which he is trustee.
NICHOLAS MATHIAS, grocer, New Riegel, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, July 25, 1849, a son of Lewis and Josephine Mathias, natives of Europe, who immigrated to Big Spring Township, this county, and after marriage settling in same township, where they remained until the death of Lewis Mathias, which occurred August 6, 1878; his widow survives him. Our subject was united in marriage, October 17, 1871, with Margaret Nepper, born in Big Spring Township, this county, June 22, 1854, daughter of Felix and Josephine Nepper, and to this union were born six children: Lewis N., Mary J., Rosa M .. Elizabeth A., Edward V. and Eleanor M. Mr. Mathias, who was reared on a farm, moved to New Riegel in 1876 (where he has nice property), and has since been engaged in merchandising. He keeps a full stock of groceries and provisions and has also a bar attached. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Church ..
FELIX NEPPER, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Belgium, November 13. 1815, son of Bernard and Mary J. Nepper, also natives of Bel- gium, where they lived and died. Our subject was married in Belgium, Octo- ber 30, 1849, to Josephine Defountain, born March 20, 1820, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Defountain, who departed this life in the old country. Our subject and wife have four children: Charles, born February 7, 1850; Margaret, born June 17, 1854; Victor, born November 25, 1857; Augustus, born October 3, 1859. Mr. Nepper came to this county in 1853. He has been engaged in farming all his life, and now owns eighty-nine acres of improved land in Big Spring Township, whereon he resides. He and all his family are faithful members of the Catholic Church of St. Nicholas.
JOSEPH D. PETERS, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, September 16, 1823, a son of Ephraim and Anna (Thompson) Peters, natives of Virginia, where they were married and first settled: thence they moved to Belmont County, Ohio, about 1824, and from there to Jefferson County, and in 1834 moved to Hancock County, where Ephraim Peters died in 1844 ; his widow was subsequently married to John Mullen, a soldier in the late civil war, and who died in the hospital at Nashville, Tenn. ; she resides near the old home farm and was seventy-five years of age August 7, 1SS4. Our sub- ject was married, September 17, 1848. to Sarah Benham, born in Wyandot County, Ohio, November 11. 1829, a daughter of William and Julia Benham (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Peters were the parents of four children, two now living: Josephine, wife of Daniel Shentz, and Melvina J., wife of William Furgerson ; the deceased are William and Sarah J. Mrs. Peters departed this life March 2, 1855, and Mr. Peters was married, on second occa- sion, November 6, 1855, to Nancy Roller, born in Hancock County, Ohio. April 4, 1837, daughter of Caleb (deceased) and Sarah Roller. To this union have been born nine children, seven now living: Ida M., Charles J., Alma K., Harry
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O., Anna, Ada D. and Mertie E. Emma and Rose are deceased. Mr. Peters and his family settled in Big. Spring Township in 1849. He owns 250 acres improved land. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Peters enlisted, March 6, 1865, in Company E. One Hundred and Ninety-seventh Regiment Ohio Volun- teer Infantry, and was mustered out at Camp Bradford, near Baltimore, Md., August 8, 1865. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.
AUGUSTE PETHE, farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born December 28. 1836, in Belgium, where his parents, John B. and Barbara Pethe, were also born and where they married and died. Our subject immigrated to America and settled in Big Spring Township, this county, in 1859. November 13, 1860. he married Apoline Guillaum of same nativity, born June 3, 1831, daughter of Frank and Theresa Guillaum, also natives of Belgium, where they were mar- ried ; thence they came to America, and in 1853, located in Big Spring Town- ship, this county, where they have since resided. Our subject and wife have had a family of seven children, six now living: Mary, wife of John Schira: Philomena, Victoria, Frank. Joseph and William; Leopold is deceased. Mr. Pethe, who was reared on a farm, has followed agricultural pursuits all his life. He owns fifty-eight and a half acres improved land where he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at St. Nicholas.
REV. BONIFACE RUSS, C. PP. S., Catholic Priest, New Riegel, was born in Auglaize County, Ohio, November 12, 1855, son of John and Barbara Russ, natives of Bavaria, Germany, where the former was born in 1812, latter in 1815; they immigrated to America, coming direct to Auglaize County, Ohio, where John Russ died in 1872, and his widow still resides. Our subject ac- quired his education in Carthagena, Mercer Co., Ohio. After his ordination, in 1878, he took charge of a congregation at St. Sebastian, Ohio, and August 24. 1880, he became pastor of the large congregation at New Riegel which was one of the first churches in the county.
ANTHONY SCHALK, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, was born near Fostoria, Seneca Co., Ohio, February 12, 1852, son of Martin and Amelia Schalk, na- tives of Biron, France, who immigrated to America, and were married and first settled near Fostoria, this county, there remaining until 1858; thence they moved on the farm where our subject now resides, where they lived until the death of Martin Schalk, February 2, 1875; his widow is a resident of Tiffin, Ohio. Our subject was united in marriage, May 11, 1875, with Anna K. Kline, born in Rome, Richland Co., Ohio, October 26, 1855, daughter of George and Anna M. Kline, now living in New Riegel, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Schalk are the par- ents of four children, two living: Mary P., born May 15, 1880; Lewis A., born February 7, 1885, and two deceased: Isabella and Florian J. Mr. Schalk owns ninety-five acres of improved land, where he and his family reside; also has an interest in the Schalk store in New Riegel, Ohio. He and his wife are con- sistent members of the Catholic Church.
JACOB SCHIFFER, teacher, New Riegel, was born in Bavaria, Germany, September 29, 1839, son of Lawrance and Christena Schiffer, also natives of Bavaria, where they were married, and where Lawrance Schiffer died in 1847. His widow subsequently married John Brown (who died in 1880). and still re- sides in her native land. Our subject immigrated to America July 1, 1857, first settling in Clarion County, Penn .; from there moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1860, where he remained till 1863; thence went to Dearborn County, Ind., and from there returned to this county, locating in New Riegel in 1867, where he has remained ever since. He was united in marriage. October 18,
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1860, with Theresa Werley, born in Baden. Germany, October 14. 1835. daughter of Francis and Agatha Werley, natives of Baden, where they re- mained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Schiffer are the parents of six chil- dren, four now living: Mary, Stephen, Julius and Rudolph. Our subject has been a teacher for over twenty-five years, and is organist in the New Riegel church. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at St. Boni- face.
A. C. SCHINDLER, farmer. P. O. New Riegel. is one of the industrious and enterprising young farmers of Big Spring Township, this county, where he was born July 4, 1860, a son of Charles and Ursula Schindler, natives of Baden. Germany. Our subject's father was twice married, the first time in Baden, second time in Seneca County, Ohio, and was the parent of the follow- ing children: John, by his first wife; and by his second wife, Mary, wife of Michael Gruss; Agatha. wife of John Klein: Anthony C .; Frances and Eliza- beth now living, and Jacob and Frederick deceased. Our subject, with his brother-in-law is managing his father's farm, comprising 200 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. The family are all members of the Catholic Church of St. Boniface.
CHARLES SCHUBERT. farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Germany, November 1, 1833, son of Henry and Elizabeth Schubert. natives of Germany who immigrated to America and to Seneca County, Ohio. in 1853, settling in Big Spring Township where they remained about two years; thence moved to San- dusky County, Ohio. and in 1865 returned to this county where Henry Schubert died in 1877, and his widow resides with her son. Our subject was united in marriage, October 27, 1859, with Sarah Krabill, born in Big Spring Township, this county. January 29, 1839. a daughter of David and Jemima Krabill, now residing in Hancock County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Schubert have been born seven children: Harriet A. (wife of Jacob M. Wagner), Mary A., Elmer A., Lewis C .. Jacob W., Sylvester and Jessie A. Our subject followed his trade, that of a carpenter, eight years; then engaged in farming and now owns 154 acres of land which is improved, and on which is one of the finest residences in Big Spring Township. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Schu- bert is a justice of the peace. an office he has served in for six years; is also township treasurer at present time.
JOHN M. SMITH, farmer, P. O. New Riegel. was born February 14, 1824, son of Conrad and Elizabeth Smith. natives of Germany, where they married and remained until 1834, then immigrated to America, coming to Seneca County, Ohio, where they resided the balance of their lives; Conrad Smith died in 1880, his wife in 1870. Our subject was married, October 21, 1847, to Catharine Sauter, born in Bavaria, Germany. June 22, 1830, daughter of Philip A. and Barbara Sauter, both of whom died in Seneca County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born twelve children, nine living: Conrad, Henry C., John W., Frank B., Charles D., Rosella, William H., Albert F. and Edward F., and three deceased: George W .. Christena and Anna C. Our subject is a brick and stone mason by trade, but has been engaged in farming since 1843. He owns 200 acres, mostly improved land. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Smith departed this life, January 3. 1872: she was a loving wife, a kind mother. and her loss was mourned by all who knew her.
WILLIAM SMITH. farmer. P. O. Alvada, was born in the State of New York, February 18. 1815. son of Timothy and Catharine Smith, also natives of New York, who came to Seneca County. Ohio, in 1833 and remained until their death: the former died in 1853, the latter in 1883. Our subject has been
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thrice married; on first occasion to Catharine Boucher, a native of Pennsylva- nia and daughter of Jacob and Catharine Boucher (both deceased), and by her he had eight children, five now living: Sarah E., John B., Maryette, Jacob W. and Sevilla A. Mrs. Smith died April 7, 1865, and Mr. Smith then married Mrs. Boucher, a widow and a native of Ohio, who departed this life in 1867. He was again united in marriage, this time with Annetta Mcclellan, a native of Williams County, Ohio, born September 2, 1844, daughter of William and Sophia Mcclellan, and to this union was born one child. Nettie Alvada, after whom was named Alvada, now a thriving village and which was laid out by Mr. Smith on his farm, January 12, 1876. Our subject owns 140 acres of good land and a saw-mill. He was assessor, also trustee for several years; has been owner of four saw-mills, one of which is running at the present time. Mr. Smith also built a grist-mill which he operated twelve years. He was ticket, freight and express agent for six years, also postmaster for six years, and carried on a dry goods and grocery store. He has filled the offices of justice of the peace and constable with credit to himself, and to the satis- faction of the people.
JACOB SPRAW, farmer. P. O. Berwick, was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 25, 1809; son of Adam and Catharine Spraw, natives of Germany who immigrated to America, where they lived and died. Our subject came to Ohio in 1832, and located in Big Spring Township, this county. He was married, August 2, 1843, to Salome Weymer, born in France, September 2, 1823, daughter of Jacob and Salome Weymer, the former of whom died in Wayne County, the latter in Fulton County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Spraw have been born ten children, seven now living: Jacob; Catharine, wife of Henry Grunder; Elizabeth, wife of Frank Erney; Adam; Rachael, wife of Philip Chrisman; Mary; Ellie C., and three deceased: Sarah, Hattie and an infant. Mr. Spraw owns eighty acres of land, whereon he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church, and are among the leading families of Seneca County.
HENRY TIELL. farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Luxemburg, Germany, November 30, 1819; son of Andrew and Susan Tiell, both natives of Luxemburg, where they were married and remained until their death. Our subject immigrated to America in 1849, locating in Seneca County, Ohio, where he was united in marriage, April 13, 1857, with Catharine Lucius, who was born in Belgium. January 24, 1837. Her parents were Joseph and Catharine Lucius, also natives of Belgium, and who immigrated to America, settling in Seneca County, Ohio, in 1854, and here lived and died. Mr. and Mrs. Tiell have been blessed with twelve children, eight now living: Joseph, Peter, Lewis, John, Michael, Nicholas, Henry and Albert; the deceased are Mary, Catharine, Mary and Martin. Our subject owns 190 acres of land, mostly improved, where he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at St. Nicholas. Mr. Tiell came to Seneca County, remain- ing three years, thence went to California and worked in a gold mine for « thirteen months, then returned to Seneca County and engaged in farming, in which he has continued ever since.
AUGUST WEINANDY, Adrian, one of the enterprising young teachers of Seneca County, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, September 30, 1861, son of Michael and Philomena Weinandy, former of whom, born in Holland, September 14, 1828, immigrated to America in 1857; latter born in Belgium, September 16, 1839, came to America in 1840. This couple were united in marriage August 30, 1859, in Seneca County, Ohio, and settled in Big Spring Township, where they have ever since remained. They are the
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parents of four children: August, Frank J .. John P. and Jacob. Our subject was reared on a farm and acquired his education in the common school and at Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio; he also took a course in the commercial schools of Dayton, Ohio. He is now teaching his first term in the schools of his native township and is meeting with splendid success. He and the rest of the family are faithful members of the Catholic Church.
J. WELLY, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Seneca County, Ohio. October 30, 1846; son of Michael and Theresa (Rinehart) Welly, natives of Germany, who immigrated to Seneca County, Ohio, where they were united in marriage, locating in Big Spring Township and there remained until their death, Michael Welly dying in August, 1860, his widow in 1862. Our subject was married, January 19, 1875, to Miss Helena Nye, born in 1852. daughter of Frederick and Catharine Nye, also natives of Germany, who im- migrated to this county and settled in Big Spring Township, where they re- sided till their death, Mr. Nye dying in August, 1868, and Mrs. Nye in June. 1884. To Mr. and Mrs. Welly were born six children, five now living: Frank S., Frederick J., Catharine, Daniel S. and Susan: Lovina is deceased. Our subject was reared on a farm and has always followed agricultural pursuits. He now owns 284 acres of land, nearly all of which is improved, and whereon he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.
ANDREW WERLEY, retired merchant. mayor of New Riegel. was born in Baden, Germany, November 22, 1825: son of Francis Joseph and Agatha Werley, also natives of Baden, where they married, lived and died, former September 23, 1848. latter October 15, same year. Our subject immigrated to America. coming direct to Delaware County, Ohio, June 29. 1846, where he remained for a short time. and then went to Columbus, Ohio. Here he was united in marriage, August 27, 1851, with Catharine Smith, born in Baden, Germany, August 26, 1828. daughter of Philip and Anna Smith. Mr. Smith died in 1853; his wife in 1836. To Mr. and Mrs. Werley were born twelve children, nine living: Rosa. wife of C. H. Klein: Stephen A. ; Philomena M .; Clotilda T. : Sophia T .; Victor M. : Loretta E .; Isabella M. ; and Seraphene C. ; and three deceased: Isabella, Matilda and Albinus. In 1856 our subject, with his family, moved to New Riegel, this county, where they have since resided. Mr. Werley is a clock-maker by trade, and after coming to this country first engaged in peddling clocks; then was employed by the Ohio Tool Company, at Columbus, Ohio. After coming to New Riegel he embarked in merchandis- ing, in which he continued for about twenty years, since when he has engaged in the grain trade to some extent. He filled the office of township treasurer for nineteen years; was the first postmaster of New Riegel, and after the town was incorporated was elected to the office of mayor, a position he is filling at the present time. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.
MARTIN WETZEL, harness-maker, New Riegel. was born in Baden, Ger- many, November 11, 1832; son of Jacob and Anna Wetzel, natives of Baden, where they married, lived and died. Our subject came to America and to Huron County, Ohio. in 1855, where he remained a short time: came to Seneca County in 1859, and in 1860 moved to Kansas, thence returned to Seneca County : from here he went to Canada, where he remained until 1862, when he took a trip to Detroit. Mich., and on his return came to this county, locating in New Riegel, where he has since remained. He was united in marriage. May 21, 1867, with Catharine Gase, born September 29. 1842, daughter of George and Catharine Gase, who are both living. To our subject and wife have been born eight children: Joseph, George. Jacob, John, Charles, Eliza- beth, Edward and Anna. Mr. Wetzel has followed the occupation of saddler about
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twenty-eight years. He owns nice property in New Riegel, where he resides, and by industrious habits and economical management has accumulated a com- petence. He has an enviable reputation for honesty and integrity. He and his family are consistent members of the Catholic Church.
GEORGE WONDER, farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born in Mifflin County, Penn., June 19,1819. His parents, Daniel and Catharine Wonder, were born and married and lived in Pennsylvania until 1823, when they moved to Wayne County, Ohio, and in 1830 moved to Thompson Township. this county. and from there to Wyandot County, where Mrs. Wonder died. Daniel Wonder is now ninety- four years of age, and resides with his son George. Our subject was united in marriage, May 22, 1845, with Nancy Henney, born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 17, 1823, daughter of Adam and Catharine Henney (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Wonder are the parents of twelve children, of whom six are now living: Cynthia, Agnes, Emma, Henry E., Hattie and Lucy V. Our subject owns 379 acres of good land. He has filled the office of trustee of Crawford Township, Wyandot County. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Church.
B. G. WULLENSCHNEIDER. hotel keeper, New Riegel, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, January 25, 1845. His parents were John and Elizabeth Wullenschneider, natives of Germany, the former of whom immigrated to Licking County, the latter to Seneca County, Ohio. They were married in Licking County, and settled in Big Spring Township, this county, remaining here until Mr. Wullenschneider's death, which occurred in 1860. His widow is still living. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1871, with Josephine Zender, born in Big Spring Township, this county, and to this union were born three children: Mary, Anna and Ida. Our subject's wife dying in 1876, he then married, November 24. 1879, Theresa Klaus, born in Big Spring Township, this county, October 21, 1860. daughter of Peter (deceased) and Catharine Klaus, and to this marriage were born three children: Joseph, Ellen and Clara V. Our subject since starting out for himself has engaged in farm- ing and saw-milling, but is now proprietor of the Empire Hotel in New Riegel. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Church.
JOSEPH ZENDER. butcher, New Riegel, was born in Big Spring Town- ship, this county. May 28, 1835, son of Nimrod and Mary Zender, the former a native of Switzerland, the latter of Luxemburg, who immigrated to America after they were married. and located in Big Spring Township, where they remained until their death. Nimrod Zender died January 10, 1866, and his widow October 31, 1876. Our subject was married, October 15, 1872, to Mar- garet Erford, born in Big Spring Township, this county, January 28, 1852, daughter of Peter and Catharine Erford, residents of that township. This union has been blessed with six children, four living: Peter, Kate M., Lucy L. and Mary E., and two deceased: Frank W. and Theresa S. Our subject was reared on a farm and followed agricultural pursuits until December, 1881, when he moved to New Riegel, where he owns good property, and is engaged in butchering, enjoying a good patronage. He has filled the offices of constable and marshal of New Riegel with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. He and his family are consistent members of the Catholic Church.
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ISAAC S. BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Bloomville. was born December 10, 1838, in Republic, this county. His parents, Nathan and Matilda Baldwin, natives of Cayuga, N. Y., settled in this county in 1835, and after living three years on their farm in Scipio Township moved to Republic, where Nathan Bald- win carried on a wagon shop until his death. September 3, 1849. Mrs. Bald- win kept her family together until they grew to manhood and womanhood; their names are George H .. now a resident of Ionia County, Mich .; Isaac S. ; Rush P .. who served three years during the late Rebellion as a member of the Twen- ty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Ninth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and Mrs. Addie S. Chittenden, a resident of Republic, this county. Our sub- ject was married, February 7, 1861, to Miss Ellen Krilley, who bore him the following children: Eliza, William and two deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin moved to Ionia County, Mich., and there developed a farm. Mrs. Baldwin sub- sequently returned to Republic for medical treatment, and there died July 2, 1872. Our subject then also returned to this county, and here married, March 5, 1873, Mrs. Emily J. Brown, of Bloom Township, the widow of William Brown (by whom she had one daughter - Wilhelmina), and who was born in Bloom Township February 9. 1838, daughter of Butler and Mary (Boyd) Mun- sell. To this union were born Nettie and Nellie (twins). Freddie and Jesse. Mr. Baldwin has a farm comprising eighty acres of well-improved land, which he has cleared up and developed within the last ten years. He is a supporter of the Democratic party; has served his township as assessor three terms and is a citizen highly respected by all. Mrs. Baldwin is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.
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