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JOHN B. BORCHERS,
son of John H. and Catharine Borchers, was born August 7, 1832, and was raised a farmer. April 19, 1866, he married Catharine, daughter of Henry and Mary E. Zimmerman, who was born May 4, 1847. Their chil- dren are Catharine, Elizabeth, Mary, Henry, Bernard, and Climana. He has filled the offices of school director and supervisor.
BENJAMIN BEANCER,
son of Andrew and Elizabeth Beancer, was born in 1840, and was raised as a farmer. In 1869 he married Huldia, daughter of August Wehinger and Frances his wife; she was born in 1843. Their children are Charles, Frances, John, Andrew, and Henry.
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JOSEPH BORHORST,
son of Antony and Elizabeth Borhorst, was born March 10, 1840. and was raised a farmer, and married Elizabeth Strucamp, daughter of Gar- ret HI. Strucamp and Margaret his wife. Their children are Diana, Catharine, Teracey, Joseph, Mary, and Henry. Stepchildren are Frank and John.
JOHN H. BRAMLGA,
son of Herman H. Bramlga and Catherine his wife, was born July 6, 1849. He was raised a farmer and stock-raiser. His parents came to the county in 1832. June 6, 1875, he married Mary, daughter of Chris- tian and Catherine Berger, who settled here in 1833. She was born No- vember, 1855. Their children are John B. and Herman H. He has filled the office of school director and supervisor.
JOHN W. BEAVER
was born August 24, 1826. His parents were Isaac and Rachel Beaver, who settled in Shelby County in 1832. He is a blacksmith, and runs a sawmill. He married Lydia, daughter of John G. and Mary Ann Shaffer, settlers here in 1832. She was born February 11, 1827. Their children are Isaac Newton, John George, Catharine, Sophie, Nancy, El- vira, Francis Marion, Charles Daniel Martin, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Martha Jane. His ancestors, Christopher Beaver and Engle Bowyer, were Revolutionary officers in 1776. Isaac Beaver, his father, served in the war of 1812 at Norfolk, Bladensburg, Baltimore, and Washington. He himself was in Company I, 138th O. N. G., Capt. James Huston, Col. S. S. Fisher, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Brigadier General Wetzel, &c.
FREDERICK BRONS,
son of Joseph and Nettie Brons, settled here in 1837. He was born in 1837, and was a farmer. In 1859 he married his wife, Angel Brons. She was born in 1846. Their children are Joseph, Elizabeth, John, Bernard, Herman, Henry, and William. He filled the office of supervisor. Henry Brons served three years, and then became a veteran, and died in the service. John Brons, his father, was the first settler on section 2.
ANDREW CLOWSON,
son of Josiah and Sarah McGraw Clowson, was born March 30, 1825. He was a stock-raiser and farmer. He married Nancy, daughter of Oliver Jones. Their children are Jeremiah, Laura, Mary, Jesse, Jane, Barnard, Levi, Anna Elizabeth, and John. He has filled the office of supervisor. His grandfather served in the war of 1812.
WILLIAM DONCING,
son of Frank and Margaret Doncing, was born December 12, 1831, in Hanover, Germany, and is a farmer and stock-raiser. In 1861 he mar- ried Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Jane Gear. His wife was born in 1841. Their children are Henry, Bernard, Frank, and Mary. He has filled the offices of supervisor and school director.
BERNARD DREES,
son of Tobias and Mary Drees, was born October 6, 1842, and was raised a farmer. On May 24, 1869, he married Josephine, daughter of Henry Appleman and Catherine his wife, who settled in this county in 1837. She was born April 3, 1851. Their children are Henry, Mary A., John, and Frederick. He has filled the offices of supervisor, school director, and clerk. He enlisted in 1862 in the 118th Regiment, Company C, Ohio Volunteers, and was discharged at Cleveland, July 20, 1865.
BERNARD FRIEMERRING,
son of Frank and Catharine Friemerring, was born December 8, 1831, and raised a farmer. October 13, 1854, he married Mary, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Powels, who was born in 1835. Their children are Frederick, Bernard, Joseph, Henry, and Elizabeth. He has filled the offices of school director and supervisor. Bernard Powels and Jerry Powels enlisted in the 58th Regiment (Company A) Ohio Volunteers.
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JARVIS CIRCHER,
son of E. & M. Circher, was born in 1838 and raised a farmer. In 1868 he married Mary, daughter of Anthony and Margaret Schuler. She was born in 1839 and settled in this county in 1841. Their children are Frank, Anthony, Jacob Rhinehart Martin, and Bernard.
HENRY J. DRESSMAN,
son of H. H. and Catharine Dressman, was born June 14, 1856, and was raised as a clerk. He has served as constable. His father was born July 4, 1812, and was one of the first settlers of the town of Berlin. His mother was born July 31, 1818.
HENRY FORTMAN,
son of Richard and Mary Fortman, was born February 22, 1841, and raised a farmer and stock-raiser. In 1864 he married his wife, Elizabeth. They have three children, Henry, Elizabeth, and Lena. Mrs. Fortman died September, 1874. He has filled the office of school director.
PHILIP FARLEY,
son of Peter and Bridget Farley, was born in Ireland in 1832, and raised a farmer. In 1860 he married Mary A., daughter of Jeremiah and Catharine Cone. She was born in 1851. Their children are Peter F., James, Mary K., and Patrick. He has filled the office of school di- rector. He enlisted in 1863 in the 135th O. V. I., and was discharged September 2, 1864. He owns 80 acres of land in section 2.
JOHN FISHER,
son of Christian A. and Mary Fisher, was born in Prussia February, 1824, and was raised a farmer and stock-raiser. In 1853 he married Christena, daughter of Henry Hulswaide. She was born in 1829. Their children are Mary E., Ferdinand, Bernard, Andrew, Henry, and Herman. He served in the German army three years. .
HENRY GUDORF,
son of Garret H. and Mary C. L. Gudorf, was born April 10, 1837, set- tled here in 1849, and raised a farmer. June 1, 1865, he married Eliza- beth, daughter of Bernard and Mary Vonderheige, who settled here in 1835. She was born October 15, 1847. He has filled the office of super- visor and school director.
JOHN B. GAUSEPOHL,
son of Charles and Agnes Gausepohl, was born Feb. 16, 1843, and raised a farmer and stock-raiser. June 15, 1867, he married Annie, daughter of Frank and Catharine Bargman, who settled in Auglaize County in 1833. She was born Nov. 20, 1847. He has filled the office of school director. Their children are Mary, Caroline, John, Frank, Henry, Julia, and Catharine.
HENRY C. GUDENKAUF,
son of Henry H. and Mary A. Gudenkauf, was born April 27, 1827, and raised a farmer. They settled in this county in 1833. On Feb. 22, 1851, he married Mary Catharine, daughter of Anthony and Mary E. Borhorst. She was born Nov. 15, 1833. Their children are Mary, Minnie, Denia, Catharine, Lucretia, Caroline, Clemence, Anthony, Mary, and Henry. He has filled the offices of supervisor, trustee, and school director. His father was one of the first settlers on section 4, in 1833.
JACOB GAIER,
son of Ferdinand Gaier, was born January 6, 1841, and raised a farmer. June 25, 1866, he married Louisa, daughter of August Wise. She was born in 1839. They had two children, Margaret and Mary. He married his second wife in 1871, and has the following children : Charles, Louisa, Joseph, and Francis.
FERDINAND GAIER,
son of George and Josie Gaier, was born October 9, 1811, and raised a farmer and stock-raiser. In 1845 he married Miss Siggel, daughter of George and Catharine Siggel, who was born Feb. 17, 1823. Their chil- dren are, Gatrot, Jacob, Caroline, Valentine, Charles, Magdaline, Cath- arine, Elizabeth, Ferdinand, George, Joseph, and Herman. In 1845 he emigrated to America, and purchased eighty-five acres of land in Shelby County, Ohio.
JOHN CLEMANS HILGEFORT,
son of Dedrick and Margaret Hilgefort, was born October 26, 1837, and raised a farmer and settled here in 1848. July 3, 1859, he married Mary, daughter of Henry and Catharine Poppelmann, who settled here in 1838. She was born in 1843. Their children are Mary, Joseph, Catharine, Josephine, Frederick, Bernard, Frank H., and Francis D. He has filled the office of supervisor.
PATRICK FARLEY,
brother of Philip Farley, was born in 1823 and raised a farmer. In 1863 he married Catharine, daughter of Joseph Riley. She was born in 1831.
HENRY HENKA,
son of Frederick and Rachel Henka, was born Oct. 12, 1834, and raised a farmer. April 30, 1857, he married Annie, daughter of August and Margaret Wise. She was born Feb. 23, 1839. Their children are, Henry, Frederick, Annie, Magdaline, Mary, John, Joseph, and Michael. He has been supervisor and trustee.
JOHN BERNARD HOLSCHER,
son of Francis J. and Clarissa Holscher, was born March 19, 1849, and raised a farmer and stock-raiser. His parents settled here in 1835. In 1877 he married Mary M., daughter of John and Elizabeth Bernard, who was born March 14, 1858. They have two sons, John B. and John H. He has filled the offices of supervisor and school director.
RICHARD HINNERS,
son of Richard and Mary Hinners, was born in 1837. He was raised a farmer. On May 5, 1806, he married Mary A., daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Duenigen. She was born Nov. 14, 1840. Their children are, Henry, John, Margaret, Herman, William, and Frank. He has filled the office of school director.
CLEMANCE HOYING,
son of Charles and Margaret Hoying, was born July, 1833. His parents settled here in 1834. He was raised a farmer. In October, 1857, he married Belledania, daughter of Frank and Mary C. Wener, who was born in 1831. Their children are, Charles, Henry, Anthony, Catharine, Joseph, Frederick, Clemance, Herman, and Maggie. He has filled the offices of school director and supervisor. He was the first settler on section 5.
FERDINAND HORSTMANN,
son of Herman H. and Mary C. Horstmann, was born Oct. 4, 1827, and raised a farmer. In 1857 he married Mary Ann, daughter of Frank HI. Schlarman and his wife, Mary C. She was born in 1834. Their children are, Herman II. and Josephine.
THOMAS HICKEY,
son of Dennis and A. Hickey, was born Jan. 25, 1826, in Ireland, and was raised on the farm. In 1855 he married Catharine, daughter of James and Bridget Fitzgibbons. She was born in 1826. He has been school director. He settled on section 2 in 1866. He assisted to build the C. C. and C. Railroad in 1850. He owns 160 acres of well-improved land.
BENJAMIN GREGORY INMAN, Physician and Surgeon,
was born Aug. 11, A. D. 1826, near Pleasant Hill, Miami County, O., and spent his boyhood days in the cares of farm life. He is the son of Elder George Inman, who was one of the pioneers of Miami County, O., having emigrated from South Carolina in 1814. He purchased section 14, in Newton Township, Miami County, and retained his original title up to the day of his death, which occurred December 14, 1880. Dr. B. G. Inman received an early and liberal education, his father desiring him to enter the ministry (of which he was himself a prominent member of the Miami Christian Conference). The Doctor, however, choosing the med- ical profession, early began the study of the same under the instruction and guidance of Dr. Simmons, who was strictly allopathic in his views. The Doctor feeling a desire to widen the field of medical literature and research, accordingly entered the eclectic school of Philadelphia, and graduated'with the highest honors of said school in 1851, and from that date has proved himself an efficient physician and close student, having canvassed nearly all the text-books of the different schools, viz., allo- pathie, hydropathic, homeopathic, physomedical, and eclectic. He has one among the best chosen libraries of the State. The Doctor is tempe- rate in his habits, liberal in his views, genteel in his manners, Republican in politics, Protestant in religion, and fluent as a public speaker. Doc- tor Inman was married to Melissa Thuston in 1854. The result of this union is three sons and five daughters, all of whom are still living. Dr. Inman is permanently located at Berlin, Ohio, having moved from Plea- sant Hill, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1881, and from which date has received a liberal share of patronage.
JOHN F. KNUVER,
son of Philip and Mary Knuver, was born in the county, September 25, 184i, and is a farmer and stock-raiser. In November, 1870, he married Catharine, daughter of l'eter and Elizabeth Bender. Their children are Henry, Mary, Catharine, and Garrett.
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STEPHEN KENNER,
son of Joseph and Mary J. Kenner, was born in Ohio, and raised as a miller. On May 22, 1867, he married Caroline, daughter of Bernard and Mary A. Mayer. The parents of both families settled here in 1838-39. Their children are Joseph B., John H, Mary A., and May E. He has been assessor, constable, and trustee. He enlisted August 16, 1862, in the 99th O. V. I., Company H, under Capt. Wyman, and was discharged March 11, 1863.
HERMAN KLOCKER,
son of Herman H. and Annie M. Klocker, was born May 1, 1850, and raised a farmer. On May 6, 1875, he married Mary E., daughter of J. B. Rottinghaus; she was born March 11, 1851. Their children are Annie, Elizabeth, and John H. Herman H. Klocker (his father) eulisted August 2, 1864, in the 106th O. V. I., Company D, and was discharged May 15, 1865.
JOHN H. LOWMAN,
son of John Lowman, was born January 1, 1835, and settled in this county in 1841. He served his time as a harness-maker. In 1857, he married Caroline, daughter of Frank and Dennis Leesing; she was born in 1840. Their children are Henry, John, Joseph, Frank, William, Charles, Mary, and Catharine. He has been pike superintendent. John Lowman, his brother, served in the Mexican war. John Leesing served three years in the late war, and also John Wilbering.
BERNARD LEISNER,
son of Herman and Margaret Leisner, was born in 1825, and raised a farmer. April 30, 1857, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Bernard Myer, who settled here in 1833; she was born in 1823. Their children are Elizabeth, Rosie, and Agnes. He has been school director and super- visor.
HENRY MEYER,
son of Lucas Meyer, was born November 15, 1847, and raised a farmer. He has been twice married. His first wife was Mary Case. His second wife was Annie Romie, daughter of Martin and Louisa Romie. They were married October 19, 1880. His parents settled here in 1836.
HENRY H. MEYER,
son of Bernard and Mary Meyer, was born August 20, 1841, and raised a farmer and stock-raiser. Aug. 20, 1869, he was married to Mary, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Vintie; she was born July 3, 1850. Their children are Henry, Bernard, Joseph, and Frank. Bernard Meyer enlisted in 1863 for nine months.
JOSEPH MEYER,
son of Joseph and Elizabeth Meyer, was born in 1845, and was raised a farmer. In 1879 he married Catharine; daughter of Benjamin and Jane Hightman; she was born in 1861. They have one child, named Joseph.
FRANK OTTENG,
son of Bernard and Mary Otteng, was born December 25, 1814, and raised & farmer. In 1857 he married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of H. H. Resonbeck and Anne M. his wife; she was born October 27, 1824. Her parents settled here in 1843. Their children are Dena, Mary, Anna, Elizabeth, Catharine, Agnes, and Henry. He has filled the offices of school director and church trustee.
FRANK OTTENG,
son of Frank and Mary E. Otteng, was born July 11, 1846, and raised a farmer. In 1876 he married Mary, daughter of Henry and Francis Naber. Their children are Mary E., Frank H., and Anne M.
ISAAC POWELL,
son of Peter and Elizabeth Powell, was born February, 1829, in Holland, and raised a farmer, and afterwards hotel-keeper. In 1860 he married Mary E., daughter of John and Mary Q. Stern. She was born May, 1842. Their children are John, Benjamin, Anne, Margaret, and Julia. Benard Powell served in the 58th Ohio Volunteers, and died at Mt. City General Hospital. Julian Powell served in the 58th Ohio Volunteers, and died in the hospital in Arkansas. Isaac Powell owns 108 acres of land.
JOHN B. POPPERMAN,
son of Henry and Mary Popperman, was born October, 1845, and raised a farmer. In May, 1871, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Mary Dressman, who was born in April, 1853. Their children are Mary, Joseph, Anna, and Catharine. He has been supervisor. Henry enlisted in the 118th O. V. I. April 15, 1863, and was discharged May 10, 1865.
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son of Herman M. and Catharine Prenger, was born May 18, 1835, and raised a farmer. On May 18, 1858, he was married to Agnes, daughter of John H. and Mary A. Albers; she was born December 8, 1840. Their children are John N., Clemance A., Mary E., Joseph, Tracey, Bernard, Antony, Elizabeth, and Catharine. He has filled the office of school director and supervisor.
BERNARD PIENING,
son of John B. and Annie M. Piening, was born April 22, 1843, and raised on a farm. May 13, 1865, he married Sophia, daughter of Christo- pher Bernhold and Angela his wife. Sophia was born in 1839. He filled the office of supervisor and school director. Enlisted in the war of 1861 in the 181st Regiment, Company A., O. V. I., and was discharged in 1865.
JOHN H. PELSTER,
son of Garrot H. and Elizabeth Pelster, was born November 6, 1825, and raised as a farmer. In 1867 he married Catharine, daughter of H. and Maria Lange; she was born in 1839. Their children are Alenia, Mary, Henry, Elizabeth, Joseph, Bernard, and Catharine. He served three years in the German army.
JOSEPH QUARTMAN,
son of H. H. and Mary A. Quartman, was born September 28, 1831, and learned the blacksmith business. In 1854 he married Mary A., daughter of John Wesling and his wife Elizabeth. Mary A. was born November 1, 1834. He has filled the office of township trustee. James Quartman enlisted in 1862 in Company C, and discharged in 1865; and Bernard Drees in 1863 in the 118th O. V. I., Company E, and dis- charged in 1865.
J. H. QUARTMAN
is the son of H. H. and Mary A. Quartman, born April 15, 1825, and keeps a grocery store and restaurant. In 1849 he married Margaret, daughter of Joseph Wenting and Anna his wife; she was born Novem- ber 20, 1831. They settled here in 1831. He has held the office of township treasurer. James Quartman and John Dreese, his half- brother, served in the Indiana Cavalry, Company H. Enlisted in 1861, and were discharged in 1865.
HENRY ROOP,
son of Tobias, born November 11, 1814, and Mary Roop, born March 8, 1822, was born February 9, 1842, and is a farmer and stock-raiser. On October 5, 1880, he married Melissa, daughter of James and Elizabeth Goodall, who was born February 18, 1857. His great-grandfather, John Cremell, was in the Revolutionary War.
HENRY SCHLATER,
son of Henry and Christine Schlater, was born December, 1840, and is a farmer. In 1866 he married Mary, daughter of Joseph and Clara Holscher, who was born May 21, 1845. He has been township trustee. He enlisted in 1862 in the 118th O. V. I., Company C, and was dis- charged in 1865.
JACOB SMITH,
son of John J. and Margaret Smith, was born August 28, 1854, and is a farmer. On November 3, 1878, he married Jane, daughter of Anthony and Margaret Schuler, who was born in 1848. Their children are Henry B. and Jolin J. His father served three years and nine months in the German army.
FREDERICK SCHLATER,
son of John H. and Christena Schlater, was born October 7, 1835, and was a farmer. His father settled here in 1835. On November 24, 1857, he married Tracia, daughter of Henry Holthaus and Anna Mary his wife. The daughter was born in 1838. Their children are Bernard, Mary, Elizabeth, John H., Mary A., and Annie.
HENRY SHERMAN,
son of Joseph and Annie Sherman, was born April 13, 1826. He is a farmer. In October, 1858, he married his wife Barbara, and they have had the following children: Joseph, Catharine, John, Jonisia, Jacob, Elizabeth, Andrew, Priscilla, Frederick, and Andrew. He served one year in the German army.
EVERETT HENRY SMITHMYER,
son of John H. and Godretta Smithmyer, was born in 1822, and is a farmer. In 1859 he married Catharine, daughter of Arnold P. Lechtran and Margaretta M. his wife. The daughter was born March, 1839. Their children are Herman O., Frank, and Mary. He has been super- visor and school director.
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REV. WM. BIGOT, RECTOR OF ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH. BERLIN, SHELBY CO.OHIO.
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JOHN B. ROTTINGHAUS,
son of J. H. and Catharine Rottinghaus, was born November 12, 1812, and raised a farmer. On January 9, 1842, he married Elizabeth Unter- brink, daughter of Henry Unterbrink, who was born June 7, 1822. Their children are Elizabeth, Matilda, Anna, and John William. He has filled the office of justice of the peace for eighteen years, and township clerk. He was the first settler on section 5. He settled in this county in 1832; the Indians had just left, and were at Fort Wayne.
J. H. ROTTINGHAUS,
son of John F. and Elizabeth Rottinghaus, was born in 1843. In 1868 he was married to Agnes, daughter of Bernard and Mary A. Wiggernars, of Minster, Ohio. Their children are Rose, Emma, J. C., and John F. Mr. R. has a grocery and provision store in Berlin, and is doing a good business; also a small farm in the township. By industry and economy he is now worth over fifteen thousand dollars. He has filled the office of justice of the peace eight years.
JOHN H. SCHULZE,
son of Christopher and Mary Schulze, was born in 1814, in Hanover, and is a farmer. In 1835 he married Mary A. Adeldarp, born in 1816. Their children are Elizabeth, Francis, Josephine, John Henry, and Lean- der. He has been assessor and school teacher for twenty years. When he settled in 1837 he had to go for his flour either to Sidney or Piqua, and there were only three cabins in Berlin.
WILLIAM J. SHORT,
son of George and Elizabeth Short, was born in Shelby County October 11, 1841. He was married January 17, 1867, to Mary E., daughter of Jonathan Swallow. His wife was born January 14, 1844. He enlisted in August 22, 1862, in the 118th Regiment, Company C, O. V. I., and was discharged January 24, 1865. His children are named Frank, John C., Anne B., Charles, and Mary.
HENRY STRICKER,
son of Henry and Elizabeth Stricker, was born November, 1831, and is a farmer. On November 1, 1854, he married Mary, daughter of Herman H. Boudwin and Caroline his wife. Elizabeth was born in 1840. Their children are Martin, Elizabeth, Henry, Bernard, John, Catharine, Mary, Anthony, and Godvolk. He has been supervisor and school director.
JOHN G. SCHILMILLER
was born May, 1804, raised a farmer, and, on November 16, 1844, mar- ried Wilhelmina, daughter of Oliver and Mary Diers. She was born May 28, 1822. Their children are Anna W., Frank H., Henry, Mary, John, Elizabeth, Francis, and Frederick.
JOHN SOMMERS,
son of John F. and Mary C. Sommers, was born September 25, 1840, and raised a farmer. On June 23, 1864, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Mary A Garyvells, who was born August 15, 1844. Their children are Mary A., Mary C., Josephine, Anthony, Benedicia, Jose- phine, John F., and Lewis F. He was supervisor. Henry Recton served three years, and returned a veteran.
SAMUEL SOMMERS,
son of Joseph C. and Elizabeth Sommers, was born December 4, 1843, raised a farmer, and, on June 11, 1867, married Josephine, daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth Nagel. She was born in Germany in 1848. Their children are Rosa, Bernard W., William, Charles, and George. He held the office of supervisor.
HENRY SOMMERS,
son of Henry and Anna Sommers, was born October 11, 1841, and raised a farmer and stock-raiser. On February 25, 1866, he married Phillimenia, daughter of John H. and Phillimenia Schillmiller. She was born in 1841. He was supervisor, and his father was one of the first settlers on section 3.
'JOSEPH RATERMAN
is the son of J. B. H. and Maria Raterman, who came from Hanover to this township in the year 1834 and settled the land now owned by their son. Mr. Raterman died Sept. 23, 1873, while Mrs. Raterman survived him until June 16, 1874, when she too laid down the burden of life. Their son Joseph was born in this township Sept. 1, 1850, and has all his life been engaged in farming, to which pursuit he recently added that of a grain dealer, and to this end has erected a warehouse at the village of Berlin. Here he is one of the most enterprising citizens. He is now one of the trustees of the township, and has also served as justice of the peace. On the 4th of May, 1875, he married Maria Meier, who was born in this township Sept. 29, 1857. Four children are the fruits of this union, named respectively Henry (dec'd), Rosie, Tillie, and Charlie (dec'd).
JOHN SHERMAN,
son of William and Elizabeth Sherman, was born Sept. 19, 1827. They came to this county in 1836. He was raised a farmer. In 1852 he mar- ried Dinna, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Barhorst. She was born in 1836. Their children are, Hosea, Louisa, Bernard, Joseph, Annie, Sophie, Mary, Catharine, Dinna, and Johannie. Has been supervisor and township trustee.
JOSEPH SHERMAN,
son of Jolin W. and Elizabeth Sherman, was born October 22, 1816, and brought up a farmer. His first wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Antony and Elizabeth Grear; his second wife was Mary, daughter of John B. and Elizabeth Rotinhouer. Their children are, Joseph A., Catharine, Mary E., John B., Mary C., John H., Mary J., Mary M., Henry F. Has been supervisor four years, and township trustee six years.
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