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in Clarke County, Ohio, October 7, 1817, and was brought to Shelby County by her parents, Thaddeus and Mary Tuttle, in 1818. Mr. and Mrs. Platt moved on his land in Green Township, where she is now residing. They reared two children, Thomas T. and Mary M.
Mr. Platt was a citizen highly esteemed, possessing the confidence and respect of all his neighbors. He was a kind and indulgent parent and an affectionate husband, and greatly beloved by his family. He had been a member of the M. E. Church for forty years.
THOMAS T. PLATT, Farmer; P. O. Plattsville, Ohio,
a son of the above-named John and Dorcas Platt, was born in Green Township, Shelby County, on the farm where he is now living, February 2d, 1836. On the 30th day of April, 1860, he married Miss Margaret Francis, of Shelby County, born in Sidney, December 5, 1837, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Francis. By this union he has four children, two sons and two daughters.
THADDEUS TUTTLE,
deceased, a pioneer of Green Township, was born in Virginia November 8, 1790. lle moved to Ohio in 1811, and located in Clarke County, where he married Miss Mary Ellsworth ; who was born in Virginia Sep- tember 3, 1792, and came to Clarke County, Ohio, with her parents.
In 1818 Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle came to Shelby County, and settled in Green Township, where they made improvements, and lived many years. Mr. Tuttle died August 1, 1852. His companion survived him until October, 1852. They reared a family of nine children, viz., Thomas, Charity, Dorcas, Polly, J. B., John E., Phebe C., David S., and Syl- vanus. Only four of the number are now living, Thomas, Polly, David, and Dorcas. Mr. Tuttle was a soldier of the war of 1812. He filled the office of treasurer of Green Township about five years.
MADISON COVAULT,
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deceased, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, October 14, 1811. He migrated to Miami County, where he married Mary A. Robbins Septem- ber 1, 1831. They settled in Miami County, remained until Septem- ber, 1846, when they came to Shelby County, where Mr. Covault died December 18, 1867. Mrs. Covault is living on the home farm. They reared a family of ten children, six sons and four daughters. One of the sons, Elsbery G., served about three years in the war of 1861.
PAUL F. VERDIER, Farmer; P. O. Plattsville, Ohio.
Mr. Verdier was born in Clarke County, Ohio, October 2, 1808. His education is what could be obtained in the common schools of his youth, and by close application to his studies at home. In 1828 he began teaching school, which he made a profession about ten years. April 25, 1839, he married Miss Lucinda Leffel, of Clarke County, Ohio, born in 1821. Shortly after marriage they came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm in Green Township, where he is now living. They reared four children, William I., Elizabeth K., George W., and Pauline J. Wil- liam I. served in the war of 1861. Mrs. Verdier died in 1852.
Mr. Verdier then married Miss Sarah E. Hand in 1869, of Miami County, born November 17, 1843, by whom he has six children, one son and five daughters.
After his settlement in this county he gave his attention to farming, and now owns a farm of 240 acres in Green Township. He taught two terms of school in Green Township soon after coming to the county. He also taught vocal music at different school-houses for several years. He filled the office of treasurer of Green Township three years. IIe is esteemed and respected by all who know him.
HENRY H. JOHNSON, Farmer; P. O. Tawawa.
Mr. Johnson, a son of John and Eliza Jolinson, was born in Bucks County, Pa., September 10, 1820. His education is what could be ob- tained in the common schools of his youth. October 17, 1844, he mar- ried Miss Catharine Green, of New Jersey, born April 7, 1824, daughter of James B. and Catharine Green.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson settled in his native county, remained four years, then in 1848 they moved to Mercer, New Jersey, and from thence they moved to Ohio in 1851, and located in Shelby County, where they now reside.
JOHN C. SUBER, Farmer; P. O. Plattsville, Ohio.
Mr. Suber, a son of George and Elizabeth Suber, was born in Miami County, Ohio, July 9, 1832. He received a common school education. March 26, 1866, he married Miss Sarah A. Earhart, of Miami County, born June 19, 1839, daughter of David and Catharine Earhart. Mr. and Mrs. Suber settled in their native county, remained seven years, then in March, 1873, they came to Shelby County, purchased and moved on the farm in section 11, Green Township, where they are now living. They have a family of three children, one son and two daughters.
EDWARD CONROY, Retired Farmer; P. O. Tawawa, Ohio.
Mr. Conroy was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, May 21, 1802. He is a son of Edward and Jemima Conroy, who moved from Virginia to Ohio in or about 1805, and located in Pickaway County, re- mained until 1817. when they moved to Champaign County, located one year, or long enough to raise one crop, and from there they came to Shelby County in the fall of 1818, and settled on the northeast quarter of section 10, Green Township, on which they made improvements, and passed the remainder of their days. Mr. Conroy died February 8, 1842. His companion died October 6, 1851. They reared a family of six chil- dren, viz., Isaac, Catharine, Nancy, Edward, Elizabeth, and Samuel. All are now dead except Edward, the subject of this sketch, who is now living on the old home farm in Green Township. December 23, 1835, he married Miss Rebecca Scorf, of Greene County, Ohio, by whom he had four children, Isaac N., Mary C., George W., and Martha E. His com- panion died in 1851. He then married Mrs. Frances Rock, nee McFar- land, December 24, 1853, who lived with him until November 10, 1881, when she was taken from him by death, leaving him to fight the battles of life alone in his old days. He is enjoying good health for one of his vears, honored and esteemed by all of his acquaintances, and commonly known as Uncle Ed Conroy.
JOSEPH H. CROUSE, Farmer; P. O. Plattsville, Ohio.
In Berkeley County, West Va., on the 30th day of Nov. 1824, Mr. Crouse was born. His parents were Michael and Elizabeth Crouse, who came to Shelby County in 1850, and settled in Green Township, where they died several years since. Joseph H. Crouse is of German descent on his father's side, and of English extraction on his mother's. He re- ceived a common school education. In 1845 he came to Ohio and located in Greene County, remained until 1847, when he came to Shelby County and stopped in Green Township. Feb. 22, 1851, he married Miss Mary J. Chrisman, daughter of David and Leanah Chrisman. Miss Chrisman was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, Feb. 29, 1828, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1844, who settled in Green Township.
Mr. and Mrs. Crouse settled on a farm in Green Township after living on rented farms for several years, or until 1860, when he purchased a part of the N. W. quarter of section 17, on which they moved in 1861, and remained three years. Then in 1864 he sold his land in section 17, purchased and moved on the farm in section 24, near Plattsville, where they are now residing. He has made farming his principal occupation, and at present owns a farm of 62} acres of good land and under a good state of cultivation.
GEORGE H. WOOLLEY,
son of T. C. and Rachel Woolley, was born in Shelby County, Green Township, Jan. 9, 1854. In 1861 he began making his home with Edward Conroy, with whom he has since been living. Jan. 13, 1878, he married Miss Lizzie R. Neal, daughter of Daniel D. and Eliza Neal. They moved into the house with Mr. Conroy, where they are now living.
JOHN H. MIDDLETON, Farmer ; P. O. Plattsville, Ohio.
Mr. Middleton, a son of William and Rachel Middleton, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1814. He is a blacksmith by trade, and followed that business for eight years. In 1845 he turned his atten- tion to farming, and has since that date made farming his avocation, and now owns a farm of 133 acres. December 5, 1838, he married Miss Lydia Graham, daughter of James and Mary E. Graham. Miss Graham was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Aug. 14, 1818, and moved to Hamilton County, Ohio, with her father in 1823, her mother being dead.
Mr. and Mrs. Middleton settled in Hamilton County, remained until April 3, 1853, when they came to Shelby County and settled on the farm in Green Township, where they have since resided. They reared a family of eight children, viz., Lucinda H., James B., Mary J., David, Elizabeth, Lewis N., Alice B., and William L., all of whom are now living.
DAVID CHRISMAN,
deceased, was born in Virginia Feb. 28, 1792. He migrated to Ohio with his father and located in Hamilton County, where he married Miss Le- anah Stoneshaffer. In 1844 Mr. and Mrs. Chrisman came to Shelby County and settled on section 13, where they made improvements and passed the remainder of their days. Mr. Chrisman died July 24, 1866. His companion survived him until Dec. 5, 1870. They reared a family of ten children, viz., Martha A., Alfred, Emeline, Mary A., Eliza, Anna M., Rosanna, Sarah M., Harriet, and David A., four of whom are now dead-Emeline, Sarah M., Martha A., and Anna M.
HENRY SHANK, deceased.
On the 29th day of July, 1811, in Frederick County, Maryland, Mr. Shank was born. In 1825 he, in company with his father, Christian Shank, migrated to Ohio and located in Montgomery County, where the subject of this sketch married Miss Catharine Woolet March 8, 1832,
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daughter of Philip and Mary Woolet. Miss Woolet was born in Fair- field County, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1808, and migrated to Montgomery County, Ohio, with her brother in 1826. Mr. and Mrs. Shank settled in Mont- gomery County, remained until 1856, when they came to Shelby County, purchased and moved on the farm in' section 4, Green Township, now owned by his widow, Mrs. Shank, and their two sons, Joseph M. and Henry M., where Mr. Shank died September 3, 1881.
DAVID BRELSFORD
was born in Miami County, Ohio, January 24, 1835. He came to Shelby County in 1861, and made his home with Jeremiah Layman, of Orange Township, two years, Aug. 18, 1863. He married Mrs. Aimee H. Silver, nee Layman, daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Layman, born in Hamilton County, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1831, who came to Shelby County with her parents in 1839 and located in Orange Township. Mr. and Mrs. Brelsford settled in Green Township on a part of the south half of section 23, where they are now residing. They have a family of five children, four sons and one daughter.
EDWARD ULRICK
was born in Clarke County, Ohio, Nov. 8, 1838. He went to Greene County, Ohio, when yet a small boy, and made his home with Jonathan S. Cost. In 1850 Mr. Cost removed to Champaign County, Ohio, taking young Ulrick with him, where he grew to manhood. He received his education at the Westerville College, where he attended about three years. Aug. 4, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, 95th O. V. I., and served until the war closed, and was discharged from the service at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 14, 1865, and returned home. He was engaged in the following named bat- tles : Jackson, Miss., May 14, 1863; Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., from May 18 to June 22, 1863; Siege of Jackson, Miss., from July 10 until the 18th, 1863, and passed through these hard contested battles without receiving a wound. In the fall of 1865 he engaged in teaching school, which he followed as his profession about five years, and then turned his attention to farming, and since 1870 he has made farming his principal business. Jan. 1. 1867, he married Miss Susannah Wilkison, of Cham- paign County, Ohio, daughter of Asahel and Mary Wilkison. Mr. and Mrs. Ulrick settled on her father's home farm in Champaign County, remained until 1869, when he purchased and moved on the farm in Green Township, Shelby County, where they are now residing. They have one child, a daughter.
WILLIAM NISWANGER,
deceased, was born in Maryland July 27, 1807. He migrated to Greene County, Ohio, when yet a small boy, where he grew to manhood He married Miss Julia A. Snider, of Greene County, Ohio, born Jan. 9, 1808. They settled in Greene County, remained until 1832, when they came to Shelby County and settled on section 17, Green Township, where he fol- lowed farming as his avocation and passed the remainder of his days. His companion died Jan. 15, 1880, and he died Jan. 20, 1880. They reared a family of thirteen children, viz., John, Elizabeth, Ghasper, Jon- athan, Jacob, Sarah E., Rebecca, Mary, Theresa F., William, Almeda, Julia A., and Laura B., eight of whom are yet living, three sons and five daughters.
JONATHAN NISWANGER,
son of the above named William, was born in Greene County, Ohio, July 13, 1832, and was brought to Shelby County by his parents when a small child, where he passed his minority days. May 17, 1857, he married Miss Samantha Bodle, born Jan. 15, 1830, daughter of William and Mary Bodle. Mr. and Mrs. Niswanger have resided in Shelby County since their marriage, excepting about two years, during which time they were in Miami County, Ohio, and Madison County, Indiana. They have five children, two sons and three daughters. Ile served three years in the war of 1861. He enlisted in Company K, 20th O. V. I., Aug. 28, 1862, and was discharged at Washington May 30, 1865.
MATTHIAS GRAY,
deceased, was born in Greene County, Ohio, March 11, 1811. He made farming his avocation through life. In 1835 or 1836 he came to Shelby County, and entered the northwest quarter of section 11, Green Town- ship. In 1837 be married Miss Nancy Garbry, then of Miami County, Ohio. Miss Garbry was born in Pennsylvania, October 14, 1812, and came to Miami County with her parents when a small girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray settled on his land in Green Township, on which he made improvements, and lived until 1859, when he purchased land in section 12, same township, where he died March 11, 1875. His com- panion is still surviving him, and is now residing in Miami County. They reared a family of five chlidren, three of whom are now living. One of his sons, William G., served three years in the war of 1861.
CHARLES M. DORSEY,
deceased, a son of John H. and Catharine Dorsey, was born in Green Township, Shelby County, Ohio, November 21, 1837. He received a
common school education. He was reared on a farm, and made farming and dealing in stock his avocation through life. On the 5th day of April, 1860, he married Miss Anna E. Seely, of Miami County, Ohio, who was born February 1, 1844, and came with her parents, Rockwell H. and Salinda Seely, to Shelby County, and located in New Palestine.
Mr. and Mrs Dorsey settled on a part of his father's home farm in section 4, Green Township, remained until 1867, when he sold his interest in the home farm, and purchased a farm in section 13, Green Township, on which he moved with his family, and passed the remainder of his days. He died July 17, 1873. The farm is now owned by his heirs- his widow and children. He was considered one of Green Township's wide awake and leading business men.
JOHN SARGEANT
was born in what is now Green Township, Shelby County, Ohio, Sep- tember 28, 1817. He is a son of Ezekiel Sargeant, who was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1800, and located in Adams County, where he married Miss Jane Lochard, of that county.
Mr. and Mrs. Sargeant settled in Adams County, remained a few years, then moved to Clarke County, located a short time, and from thence they came to Shelby County in 1816, and settled in a part of sec- tion 6, Green Township, on which they made improvements, and lived about seventeen years, or until 1833, when they removed to Champaign County, where they passed the remainder of their days. They reared a family of eleven children, Elizabeth, Margaret, Martha, Eli, John, Philip, Richard, Ezekiel, William, Jane, and Andrew J. Only four of the above- named children are now living, viz., John, Ezekiel, William, and Andrew J. John Sargeant, the subject of this sketch, is the only one of the family that is now living in Ohio; the others are in the Western States. He is a carpenter by trade, and that in connection with farming has been his vocation through life. He has owned several farms in Shelby and Champaign counties, and at this time he owns a good farm of 140 acres in Champaign County. He has been twice married; first, on the 12th day of September, 1840, to Miss Mary A. Woolley, by whom he reared two children, Ezekiel and Ellie. His companion died in August, 1864. He then married Mrs. Hannah Manning, nee Graham, in Decem- ber, 1865, by whom he had three children, two of whom are now living, one son and one daughter. Mr. Sargeant settled in Champaign County after marriage, remained until the spring of 1873, when he moved to New Palestine, where he is now residing, respected and honored by all that know him. All his life has been spent in the vicinity of New Palestine.
JOHN C. LEEDOM, M.D. ; P. O. Tawawa, Ohio.
Mr. Leedom was born in Bucks County, Pa., November 13, 1817. He was educated in the Philadelphia schools. In 1837 he began the study of medicine in his native county. He attended the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, and in 1839 he moved to Ohio, and located in Champaign County, where he commenced the practice of medicine under the direction of and with Dr. A. K. Roots, of St. Paris, with whom he remained about two years, or until 1841, when he associated himself with his brother, Dr. S. K. Leedom, of Quincy, Logan County, Ohio, for one year. Then in 1842 he came to Shelby County, and located near New Palestine, where he has since been engaged in the profession of medicine, and is known for many miles around as a successful practi- tioner. On the 4th day of February, 1839, he married Miss Mary John- son, of Bucks County, Pa., born April 23, 1819, daughter of John and Eliza Johnson. By this union he has five children, viz., Caroline E., John J., Mary J., Samuel K , and Elwood G. Mr. Leedom owns a good farın in Green Township near New Palestine, on which he is residing and conducting the business of farming in connection with his profes- sion, and is considered as among Green Township's most enterprising and leading business men, always in favor of any improvement that is beneficial to the community at large in which he lives.
JOHN DORSEY,
deceased, was born near Elkhart Mills, Maryland, February 3, 1786. He was taken to Virginia in 1790 by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Dorsey, where he passed his minority days. In 1810 he came to Ohio with his parents, and located in Champaign County. He served his country in the war of 1812, and was discharged from the service after the war closed near Columbus, Ohio, and returned to his home in Champaign County. In 1861 he received a warrant, calling for 160 acres of land, from the Government, as a recompense for his service during that war. About 1816 or 1817 he came to Shelby County yet a single man, entered, made improvements, and settled on the northwest quarter of section 4, Green Township, a part of which is now owned by his son, Isaac C. Dorsey, where he spent the remainder of his days as a farmer. In 1822 he married Miss Catharine Conroy, daughter of Ed- ward and Jemima Conroy. Miss Conroy was born in Virginia May 14, 1799, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1818, who settled in Green Township. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey settled on his land, where they lived many years, and reared a family of eight children, viz., Eliza-
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beth A., Snowden T., John W., Jemima, Isaac C., Sarah E., Charles M., and Catharine. Charles M. and Sarah E. are now dead.
Mr. Dorsey served as justice of the peace of Green Township several years. He also filled the office of township trustee for Green Township about twenty-six years. He always took an active part in the advance- ment of education, and was one among the leaders in pushing forward the educational interest of the township. He was also an active member of church, and his house was a home for all the ministers of the Gospel that chanced to pass through the neighborhood. He was a good citizen, having the confidence and esteem of all that knew him, a kind and in- dulgent parent, and an affectionate husband. He died November 11, 1867, aged eighty-one years, nine months, and eight days. His com- panion survived him until October 11, 1878, when she died at the age of seventy-nine years, four months, and twenty-nine days.
ISAAC C. DORSEY,
son of the above, was born in Green Township, Shelby County, Ohio, July 17, 1833. On the 2d day of May, 1858, he married Miss Isabella, daugh- ter of Jacob Evelsisor, of Champaign County. They settled on a part of his father's home farm, where they have since resided. They have a family of eight children, six sons and two daughters. He has filled the office of trustee for Green Township about twelve years; also acted as township assessor one year.
SNOWDEN T. DORSEY,
eldest son of the above-named John and Catharine Dorsey, was born in Green Township, Shelby County, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1825. He was reared on a farm, and has made farming his principal avocation. May 20, 1849, he married Miss Margaret J. Dodson, of Champaign County, born Sept. 2, 1826, daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Dodson. By this marriage he had two children, Edward C. and John E. Mrs. Dorsey died Oct. 25, 1862. He then married Miss Sarah A. Shaw, March 28, 1863, daughter of William and Sarah Shaw, born June, 1839, with whom he lived until May 9, 1864, when she died. On the 28th day of July, 1864, he married Anna M., daughter of Samuel and Hannah R. Mathers, born in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, July 6, 1836, by whom he has two children, Samuel M. and Charles M. March 28, 1854, Mr. Dorsey settled on a farm in section 5, Green 'Township, where he has since resided. He filled the office of trustee of Green Township one term.
PETER PRINCEHOUSE, Farmer; P. O. Tawawa.
Mr. Princehouse was born in Green Township, Shelby County, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1831. His father, Henry Princehouse, was born in Virginia about 1797. He married Miss Winaford Griffin. In 1819 he came to Shelby County and located in Green Township. His first permanent settlement in the township was on the N. E. quarter of section 7, now known as the Van Demark farm. In 1833 he purchased of R. C. Cun- ningham a part of the S. E. quarter of section 7, on which he made im- provements, moved his family, and passed the remainder of his days. His companion died in 1869. He died Nov. 1, 1869. He reared a family of twelve children, only four of whom are now living, viz., John T., Peter, Jacob, and Samuel. Peter Princehouse, the subject of this sketch, married Mary A. Harvey Feb. 20, 1850. They settled on his father's home farm, where they are now living. They have three children, viz., Henry N., Samuel, and Harvey G. Mr. Princehouse has made farming his avocation through life.
ROBERT C. CUNNINGHAM, Retired Farmer.
Mr. Cunningham was born in Butler County, Ohio, May 16, 1798. He was taken to Greene County, Ohio, by his parents about 1800, where he passed his boyhood days. Sept. 4, 1817, he married Miss Margaret A. Berryhill, of Greene County. They settled in Greene County, remained two years or until September, 1819, when they came to Shelby County, made improvements, and settled on the S. E. quarter of section 7, Green Township, on which he has since resided, having lived on the one farm sixty-two years. His companion died Aug. 3, 1878, aged 81 years, 3 mos. and 4 days. He is still living, and enjoying good health for one of his years. They reared a family of ten children, viz., James, Elizabeth, Sarah, John, Margaret A., Martha, Mary, Ellen, Nancy, and Andrew. Four of the number are now dead, viz., Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, and Andrew. Andrew Cunningham served about six months in the war of 1861. Ellen is still at home, taking care of her aged father in his feeble days.
JAMES ROLFE, deceased,
was born in Butler County, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1809. He was brought up on a farm, and followed farming as his avocation through life. In Jan. 1830 he married Miss Zilpha A. Hunt, daughter of Nathan and Zilpha Hunt, born in New York State April 20, 1820. Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe settled in Butler County, remained eight years or until Dec. 1838, when they mi- grated to Shelby County and located on the land which now comprises the well improved farm owned by their son Nathan F. Rolfe, in the N. E.
quarter of section 12, Green Township. They reared two children, Na- than F. and Rachel A. Rachel A. is now dead. Mrs. Rolfe died March 27, 1869. Mr. Rolfe died Dec. 27, 1869.
Nathan F. Rolfe, the subject of this sketch, is now living on the home farm and following farming as Iris vocation. May 27, 1862, he married Miss Eliza J. Woolley, daughter of Thomas C. and Mary Woolley, by whom he has seven children, five sons and two daughters.
JOHN C. C. LAUGHLIN,
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