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DAVID T. BULLE, Lumberman, Swander's Crossing.
Mr. Bulle, a son of Thomas and Isabella Bulle, was born in Darke County, Ohio, on the 8th day of September, 1837, where he passed his boyhood days. In April, 1857, he came to Shelby County and located in Orange Township. Feb. 28, 1860, he married Miss Lucinda Middle- ton, daughter of John and Lydia Middleton, of Greene Township, this county, born in Hamilton County, Ohio, November 19, 1839. By this union he has seven children, three sons and four daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Bulle settled near Plattsville, where he followed farming until Sep- tember, 1880, when he, in company with Amos Minniear, purchased the steam saw-mill of James Swander at Swander's Crossing. He then turned his attention to manufacturing and dealing in all kinds of hard- wood lumber, which he is now conducting under the firm name of Bulle & Minniear. On the .28th day of October, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, 57th O. V. I., served until April 6, 1862, when he was wounded at the battle of Shiloh and was discharged from the service May 2, 1864, on account of disability caused by the wound. May 2, 1864, he enlisted in Company F, 157th O. N. G., and served until Oct. 20, 1864, when he was discharged from the service and returned home.
DAVID SWANDER,
deceased, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, May 6, 1807. He was a blacksmith by trade, which in connection with farming he made his voca- tion through life. June 27, 1830, he married Miss Lydia Cashner, then of Fairfield County, Ohio. They settled in Fairfield County, remained two years, until May, 1833, when they came to Shelby County, made improvements, and settled on the farm in section 35, Franklin Township, now owned by his widow, Mrs. Swander, where he died Feb. 1, 1853. They reared a family of eleven children, viz., Christina, Sarah, Savilla, Susan, Edward, Aaron, Alfred, William J., Frances A., Rebecca A., and James M. Christina, Aaron, and Alfred are now dead. Alfred died in the war of 1861.
CHARLES BENNETT,
a son of Nehemiah and Sarah Bennett, was born in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1825. He is a cabinet-maker by trade, which he made his vocation about six years, or until 1849, when he turned his attention to farming, which he has since followed, and now owns a part of his father's home farm. February 17, 1848, he married Miss Nancy M. Dickensheets. They settled in Sidney, remained until 1849, when they moved on the farm where they are now residing. They reared a family of five children, three sons and two daughters.
JACOB FORRAR, Retired Farmer; P. O. Swander's Crossing.
Mr. Forrar was born in Berks County, Pa., December 11, 1814. He is a tailor by trade, which he followed as his vocation about eight years, or until 1841. He turned his attention to farming until a few years since, when he retired from business, and is now living a retired life in the village of Swander's Crossing. In 1837 he moved to Ohio, and located in Greene County, where he married Miss Mary Good, born November 11, 1814. In 1838 he with his wife moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, and remained three years. In 1841 they came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm in Franklin Township, which he now owns. They reared a family of four children, John S., William H., Isaac M., and Martha J. Mrs. Forrar died June 1, 1855. On the 29th day of December, 1855, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Boyer, nee Hillbient, by whom he reared two children, Nelson G. and Jacob C. His son William H. served in the war of 1861.
JOHN S. FORRAR, Dealer in General Merchandise, Swander's Crossing.
Mr. Forrar, son of Jacob Forrar, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, January 17, 1840, and came with his parents to Shelby County in 1841. On the 18th day of February, 1864, he married Miss Sarah J. Waltz, of Montgomery County, Ohio, born January 19, 1845. They have nine children, five sons and four daughters. In 1870 he engaged in the mercantile business at Swander's Crossing, which he has since been conducting, dealing in drygoods, groceries, notions, etc. June 1, 1877, he was appointed agent for the D. & M. R. R., which position he is now filling. In 1872 he was elected clerk of Franklin Township, and has been re-elected each year.
JOHN C. FEY, Wagon Maker, Swander's Crossing,
a son of Henry and Margaret Fey, was born in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, August 1, 1848. His parents were natives of Germany, who emigrated to America and located in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, in 1845, where they remained until 1868, when they moved to Fredericksburg, Md., where they now reside.
John C. Fey, subject of this sketch, began working at the wagon-making trade in 1868, which business he still follows. In September, 1870, he located at Swander's Crossing, where he has since carried on the busi- ness of manufacturing and repairing light and heavy wagons. Novem- ber 10, 1874, he married Miss Eva S. Hartman, daughter of Peter Hart- man, by whom he has two children, one son and one daughter.
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AMOS G. MINNIEAR, Lumberman, Swander's Crossing,
was born in Warren County, Ohio, near Lebanon, on the 13th day of November, 1845. He is a son of Samuel and Eliza Minniear, who came to this county about 1846 or '47, remained until 1850, when they moved to Montgomery County, where they lived eight years. In 1858 they returned to Shelby County, and settled in Green Township. On the 8th day of November, 1861, at the age of sixteen years, Amos G. Minniear enlisted in Company C, 71st O. V. I., in which he served thirteen months. On December 10, 1862, he was transferred to Company M, Ist U. S. Cav- alry, in which he served until his term expired, November 8, 1864, and returned home yet a youth of but nineteen summers. He was actively engaged in the following-named battles: Shiloh, on the 6th and 7th of April, 1862. Kelley's Ford, March 17, 1863. Stoneman Ridge, from April 13 to May 9 Ashiby's Gap, June 9. Gettysburg, July 3 Boons- borough, July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Manassas Gap, July 21 and 22. Brandy's Station, August 1-5. Custer's Raid from February 26 until March 3, 1864. Battle of the Wilderness. May 7-8, 1864. Near Richmond, Va., May 11. Mechanicsville, May 12. Cold Harbor, May 31 and June 1, 1864. Malvern Hill, July 28. Winchester, September 19. Luray Val. ley, September 22, 1864. Waynesboro', September 28. Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864, and a number of other skirmishes not here mentioned. After returning from the army he attended the High School at Sidney several terms, and in 1867 he began teaching school, which he followed as a profession fourteen years. In September, 1880, he, in company with David T. Bulle, purchased the steam saw-mill at Swander's Crossing, which they have since been operating successfully, manufacturing and dealing in all kinds of hard wood lumber. April 6, 1871, he married Miss Emma F., daughter of Solomon and Caroline Kelley, born in Mont- gomery County, Ohio, February 13, 1854 .. They settled in Plattsville, Shelby County, and remained until October 7, 1880, when they moved to Swander's Crossing, where they now reside. They have two children, one son and one daughter.
JOHN T. KELSEY, Farmer and Stock-Raiser; P. O. Swander's Crossing.
Mr. Kelsey was born in Rutland County, Vt., March 16, 1836. He is a son of Curtis and Lucy Kelsey, who came to Shelby County, Ohio, in June, 1846, and located in Turtle Creek Township. At present he is giving his attention to the breeding of fine wool sheep. Oct. 12, 1857, he married Miss Jennie E., daughter of William and Nancy Russell, of Franklin Township, Shelby County. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey settled on his father's home farm in Turtle Creek Township, and remained until 1863, when he purchased the farm on which they now reside. In the spring of 1876 he was elected treasurer of Franklin Township, which position he still holds. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Agricultural Society of Shelby County for several years. He has his farm well improved, and under a good state of cultivation.
JAMES HUME,
deceased, was born in Dauphin County, Pa., December 22, 1807. He came to Ohio in 1829 or 1830 and located near New Palestine, Shelby County, where, on the 21st day of November, 1837, he married Miss Mary W., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Dryden. Miss Dryden was born in Highland County, Ohio, and came to Shelby County in Febru- ary, 1873, with her mother, her father being dead. Mr. and Mrs. Hume settled in Green Township, near New Palestine, and remained two years. In 1839 they moved to Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, where they lived eight years. In 1847 they returned to Shelby County, located in Sidney for a short time, and then moved on a farm in Turtle Creek Township. They lived on two or three different farms, until 1852, when he pur- chased and moved on a farm in Franklin Township. In 1865 he sold his farm and moved to Illinois, where they lived three years. In 1868 they returned to Shelby County, and purchased a farm in Turtle Creek Township. In 1875 he purchased and moved on the land in section 15, Franklin Township, now owned and occupied by his widow, Mrs. Hume, where he died January 18, 1881. They reared a family of five children, David R., James A., Joseph D., William R., and Margaret A. Joseph D., William K., and Margaret A. are dead. Joseph D. Hume enlisted in the 99th O. V. I. August 6, 1862, and died at Bowling Green, Ky., November 8, 1862.
JAMES A. HUME, Farmer, P. O. Sidney, Ohio,
was born in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, August 16, 1845. He is a son of James and Mary Hume. He served about four years in the late war. In 1866 he went on the western division of C. C. C. and I. R. R. as fire- man. In 1868 he was given charge of No. 11 passenger engine as engineer, which he ran about one year, or until 1869, when he gave up his engine and returned home to conduct the farm and take care of his aged parents. September 28, 1876, he married Miss Mary, daughter of William and Martha Vought, by whom he has two daughters. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, 20th O. V. I., for three months; in August, 1861, he re-enlisted in the same company and regiment for three years, and
served until shortly after the battle of Shiloh. April, 1862, he was dis- charged from the service on account of disability. August 6, 1862, he enlisted in company H, 99th O. V. I., and served until August, 1865, when he was discharged from the service.
MICHAEL SHIFF,
a native of Baden, Germany, was born April 23, 1799. He married Miss Mary Magdalene Ludrick, a native of Germany, born January 15, 1797. Mr. and Mrs. Shiff settled in their native county, remained until June 5, 1844, when they, with six children, viz., John M., Magdalene, Salamy, Jacob, Christian, and Barbara, in company with Mr. Shiff's parents, Philip J. and Catharine Salamy Shiff, George Fogt and wife, with six children, Michael 'Harmon and wife, with six children, Michael Stengle, Jacob Pfaadt and wife, with two children, and Jacob Allermoot, comprised the party who, on the 5th day of June, 1844, left their native country for America. For three weeks they travelled in a wagon drawn by four horses, at the end of which time they reached Havre, thence they sailed on the vessel Albany, and, after being on the water forty days, they landed in New York City, where they remained two days, when they continued their journey to Albany, from Albany to Buffalo on a canal boat, froin Buffalo to Cleveland on a steamer on Lake Erie, and thence to Winchester, Ohio, on a canal boat, where the different families separated. Mr. Fogt with his family and Mr. Harmon and family came on to Shelby County. Mr. Fogt settled in Franklin Town- ship and Mr. Harmon settled in Clinton Township. Mr. Michael Shiff, with his family, all except his son, Philip Jacob, who remained in New York City, and Philip J. and Catharine S. Shiff remained in the neigh- borhood of Winchester three weeks, or until in the latter part of August, 1844, when they came to Shelby County and settled in Franklin Town- ship, where they lived fourteen years, or until in 1858, when they sold their farm on section 12, and moved on the farm in section 11, same township, now owned and occupied by their son. John M. Shiff, where they passed the remainder of their days. Mrs. Catharine S. Shiff, wife of Philip J. Shiff. died at the residence of their son, Michael Shiff, in Franklin Township, on the 5th day of September, 1851, aged 71 years 3 months and 26 days. Philip J. Shiff died October 17, 1858, aged 85 years 5 months and 17 days. Mary Magdalene Shiff, wife of Michael Shiff, died May 3, 1858. Michael Shiff died September 2, 1859. They were members of the German Lutheran Church, and were buried in the burying ground belonging to that church, located two miles south of Anna, on the Sidney and Wapakoneta Pike.
JOHN MICHAEL SHIFF,
son of Michael and Mary Magdalene Shiff, was born in Baden, Germany, Feb. 6, 1821. He served two years in the German army. In 1844 he came to America with his parents and located in Shelby County, Ohio. Nov. 21, 1847, he married Miss Leanda M. Moothart, daughter of Andrew and Mary Moothart. Miss Moothart was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, August 31, 1827, and came to Shelby County with her parents in August, 1832, and located in Franklin Township. Mr. and Mrs. S. settled in Franklin Township in the spring of 1859; they purchased and moved on his father's home farm, in section 1, Franklin Township, where they 'now reside. They reared a family of six children, viz., Lydia A., William, Henry L., Mary M., Caroline L., and John M. Mr. Shiff has made farming his vocation, and now owns four good farms, one in sec- tion 1, Franklin Township, of 92 acres, one of 80 acres in fractional section 36 south of boundary line, which joins his home farm on the north, one of forty acres in the southeast quarter of section 31, same township, and one of 80 acres in Dinsmore Township. He has filled the office of trustee of Franklin Township three years.
CHRISTIAN SHIFF,
third son of Michael and Mary Magdalene Shiff, was born in Baden, Germany, December 25, 1834. He came to America with his parents in 1844, and settled in Shelby County. On the 22d day of November, 1858, he married Miss Catharine Fogt, daughter of George and July Fogt. Miss Fogt was born in Germany, Aagust 15, 1839, and came to Ohio with her parents in 1844. Mr. and Mrs. Shiff settled on a part of his father's home farm in section 1, Franklin Township. and remained four years. In the spring of 1863 he purchased and moved on the old Shank farm in section 1, where they lived three years. In 1866 they moved on the farm in the northwest quarter of section 1, on which they now reside. In 1881 he erected his present frame residence, which is consid- ered the best frame dwelling in the township. He has followed farming, giving the business his undivided attention, and at this date, January, 1882, he owns three farms, one of 141 acres, on which he now resides, one of 90 acres in section 12, Franklin Township, and one of 76 acres in Dinsmore Township. He has a family of seven children, three sons and four daughters. He has filled the office of trustee of Franklin Township two years.
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PHILIP J. SHIFF,
son of Michael and Mary M. Shiff, was born in Germany, October 16, 1826. He came to America with his father's family in 1844, and located in New York City, where in May, 1849, he married Miss Anna Mary Bauer, a native of Germany, born August 5, 1829, and who immigrated to New York City in 1844. Mr. and Mrs. Shiff settled in New York and remained a few months. In the fall of 1849 they came to Shelby County, and settled on the home farm with his father in Franklin Town- ship. In the spring of 1858 he moved on the farm on which he now resides. They have a family of ten children, five sons and five daughters.
FREDERICK KNASEL,
deceased, a native of Germany, was born in 1802. He married Miss Susannah Fogt, born in Germany in 1808. Mr. and Mrs. Knasel emi- grated to America in the spring of 1833, landing in New York City. 'They continued their journey westward until they reached Shelby County, Ohio, where they passed the remainder of their days. Mr. Knasel died in September, 1865. Mrs. Knasel died in August, 1875. They reared a family of six children, viz., Elizabeth, Sally A., John, William F., Christopher, and Susannah. Only three of the above-named children are living, Elizabeth, Sally A., and John.
PHILIP HAGELBERGER,
deceased, a native of France, was born on the 27th day of March, 1818. He was brought to America by his parents, Philip J. and Julian Hagel- berger, in the fall of 1833, who settled on a farm in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, where young Hagelberger grew to manhood. On the 20th day of September, 1837, he married Miss Eve Bey, daughter of Lewis and Eve Bey. Miss Bey was born in France, April 29, 1822, and emigrated to America with her parents during the summer of 1832, who settled in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, on the farm now owned and occupied by John Hagelberger, on which Mr. and Mrs. Bey passed the remainder of their days. Mr. Bey died in June, 1851. His companion survived him until December 26, 1877, when she died at the age of 90 years. Mrs. Bey's father, John Altermatt, came to America with Mr. and Mrs. Bey in 1832, and died at their residence in Franklin Township in 1837, at the age of 88 years. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hagel- berger settled on the home farm with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bey, on which they lived for many years. He made farming his vocation through life. He died January 15, 1863, leaving Mrs. Hagelberger with nine chil- dren, viz., Philip J., Mary, John, Eve, Catharine, Lewis, Juliann, Paulina J., and Ida M. Ida M. is now dead. Mrs. Hagelberger remained on the home farm until August 15, 1877, when she married John G. Mader, and now resides in Bucyrus, Ohio. Their son, Philip J. Hagelberger, enlisted in Battery M, Ist Ohio Light Artillery, in the fall of 1861, and served three years and three months.
JOHN HAGELBERGER,
son of Philip and Eve Hagelberger, was born on the 5th of May, 1844. IIe has made farming his vocation, and now owns his father's old farm. March 19, 1868, he married Miss Catharine Bohlander, daughter of George P. and Mary Bohlander. Miss Bohlander was born in Ger- many, August 6, 1844, and came to America with her parents in 1848, who located near Dayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs Hagelberger settled on his father's home farin, where they have since resided. They have three children, one son and two daughters. He served as trustee of Franklin Township four years.
ANDREW MOOTHART,
deceased, was born in Lehigh County, Pa., November 25, 1795. He was a son of Frederick and Catharine Moothart. He was a tailor by trade. In 1830 he turned his attention to farming, which he conducted successfully until his death. He married Miss Margaret Cashner of Lehigh County, Pa., born January 10, 1801. In 1822 they came to Ohio and located in Fairfield County, and remained ten years. In August, 1832, they came to Shelby County, and settled on the land in Franklin Township now owned by Jacob Billing, on which they lived two and a half years. In February, 1835, he sold his land in section 36, entered, made improvements, and moved his family to section 32, north of boundary line. The farm is now owned by their son, Peter Moothart. Mr. Andrew Moothart died November 29, 1844. Mrs. Moot- hart is still living, and now resides with her youngest daughter, in Illinois. They reared a family of eight children, viz., Sally, Benjamin, Peter, Leandea, Mary A., Catharine, 'Lydia, and Andrew. Sally is now dead. Benjamin, Mary A., Lydia, and Andrew are now living in Illinois. Catharine lives in Miami County. Ohio. Peter and Leandea reside in Shelby County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Moothart were members of the Lutheran Church in Franklin Township.
PETER MOOTHART,
second son of Andrew and Margaret Moothart. was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 27, 1825, and came with his parents to Shelby
County in August, 1832. His education consists of what could be ob- tained in the common schools. His boyhood days were spent on the farm with his parents, and he has followed farming through life. In October, 1880, he retired from the business and is now living a retired life. On the Ist day of November, 1846, he married Miss Sarah Fosnight, born in Stark County, Ohio, January 29, 1825, and came to Shelby County with her parents, Martin and Mary Fosnight, in 1835, who settled in Van Buren Township. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moothart settled on his father's home farm, remained until in October, 1880, when they moved to Anna, where they now reside. They reared a family of six children, Andrew W., John, Mary A., Elizabeth S., William H., and Lydia A. Mr. and Mrs. Moothart are members of the German Lutheran Church at Anna.
ยท JOHN F. MCCLURE,
a native of Greene County, Ohio, was born on the 15th day of July, 1827. He is a son of Andrew and Jane McClure, deceased, who came from Greene County, Ohio, to Shelby County in 1834, and settled on a farm in Turtle Creek Township, where John F. McClure, subject of this sketch, passed his boyhood days working on the farm. He is a car- penter by trade, which he followed six years, and at the expiration of that time he again turned his attention to farming. June 26, 1860, he married Miss Eliza, daughter of James and Mary A. Doyle. Miss Doyle was born in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, May 15, 1836. Mr. and Mrs. John F. McClure settled on the farm on which they now reside. They have a family of five children, viz., Cashius M., Elmer E., Andrew R., John F., and Olive J.
ANDREW H. MCCLURE,
second son of Andrew and Jane McClure, was born in Greene County, Ohio, March 26, 1829. He came to Shelby County with his parents in 1834, where he grew to manhood on a farm. On the 20th day of December, 1855, he married Miss Mary J., daughter of John and Mary Spence. Miss Spence was born on the farm now owned by J. W. Clancey, in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, March 4, 1836. Mr. and Mrs. McClure settled on a farm in the northeast corner of Turtle Creek Township, on which they remained twelve years. March 3, 1868, they moved on the farm in the north half of section 10, Franklin Town- ship, where they now reside. They have a family of four children. viz., Margaret E., William C., Ina S., and Essa A. Mr. McClure has made farming his vocation, and now owns a farm of 137 acres.
SILAS D. YOUNG
was born in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, September 11, 1837. He is a son of Philip and Keziah Young, who were early settlers of Shelby County. On the 19th day of March, 1856, he married Miss Mary J., daughter of Eli and Margaret Munch. Miss Munch was born in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, October 4, 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Young settled on his father's home farm in Franklin Township, and remained one year. March 1, 1857, they moved on the farm near Anna, in Franklin Township, on which they have since resided. They reared a family of four children, daughters. August 18, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 20th O. V. I., served three years, and was discharged Sep- tember 21, 1864, and returned home. He was engaged in the battles of Champion Hills, May 16, 1862, battle of Atlanta, and several others. While engaged at Champion Hills, May 16, 1862, he was wounded by a buckshot passing through his nose.
JACOB FOGT,
deceased, son of John and Susan M. Fogt, was born in Germany in 1807. He emigrated to America in 1833, yet a single man, and located in Shelby County, Ohio. In 1834 he married Miss Julian Hagelberger, daughter of Philip and Julian Hagelberger, born in Germany in 1815, and came to America with her parents in 1833, and settled in Dinsmore Township. Mr. and Mrs. Fogt settled in Franklin Township, where they followed farming as their vocation, and passed the remainder of their days. He died May 26, 1860. His widow survived him until in February, 1872. They reared a family of seven children, viz., Catharine, Jolin H , Philip J., Peter, Julian, Samuel, and Sophia B., all of whom are yet living in Shelby County.
JOHN J. SCHILLING,
a native of Baden, Germany, was born on the 29th day of April, 1828. When he attained the age of fourteen years he began as an apprentice at the weaving trade, and followed weaving as his vocation until Novem- ber 27, 1853, when he left Germany and emigrated to America. It required nearly two months to complete the journey, and he reached Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, on the 23d day of January, 1854. Janu- ary 24, 1854, he married Miss Magdaline Kah, daughter of Godfrey and Sophia D. Kah. Miss Kah was born in Baden, Germany, March 13, 1828, and came to America with her parents, in company with Mr. Schilling,
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who settled on a farm in Dinsmore Township. Mr. and Mrs. Schilling settled on the farm in Dinsmore Township with her parents, and re- mained one year. In February, 1855, they moved to Franklin Town- ship, and have since been residents of Franklin Township. In 1873 he purchased a farm of 120 acres, on which they now reside. They have a family of five children, two sons and three daughters.
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