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In 1849 Rev. J. L. Muller took charge of the congregation, but re- mained only a short time. He was succeeded by Rev. J. D. Gachen- heimer, in June, 1850, and under his pastorate a building was erected, although at this time the congregation consisted of ouly the following membership: Philip Deitsch and family, J. J. Deitsch and family. Jacob Deitsch and two sons, J. S. Maurer and family, Christian Koble and family, Philip Bacher and family, and John Bacher and family. The building was dedicated November 30, 1951. In 1955 the congregation again divided, the dissenters forming under the title of Zion's Church. The same pastor served both congregations for a time. About 1566 the old organization erected a frame church. In Is01 Rev. Gackenheuuer re-
signed the pastorate and was succeeded by Rev. George Heintz, who remained with the charge about twelve years. He was succeeded by Rev. Philip Schmidt, who remained three years. His successor was Ke :. If ugo Willert, who served about four years, since which time the con- gregation has been without regular ministrations. The membership at this writing consists of twenty-seven families.
BIOGRAPHIES.
HENRY V. IHINTON,
a farmer of this township, was born in Ross County, Ohio, where he lived until March 17, 1860, when he came to this county. He married Altha, daughter of Luther and Ruth Rutledge, of this county. Mr. Hintou served in the late war from Nov. 9, 1>63, to August 28, 1×05. in Company F., Ninety-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He has held the office of clerk, trustee, and justice of the peace, at different periods, hold- ing the latter office for several years past. The chiliren of Mr. and Mrs. Il. are named, Ellie R., born June 27, 1-62; Thomas C. born Fel. 4. 1864; Ruth E., born June 20, FxG6; William L., born Jane 16, 1969; Ida B., born June 28, 1874; Emma, born Oct. 9, 1877; and Lewis, born March 4, 1880.
ADAM DICKES,
a native of Germany, was born December 8, 1830, and came to this county in January, 1838. He has served as constable, assessor, and trustee at different periods. He served from 1864 to July, 1865, in Company €, 23d O. V. 1., during the late war.
He was married March 12, 1:57. in this county, to Catharine, daugh- ter of Thomas and Catharine Redman. She was born June 8. 1-30. Their children were named John T., born January 19, 1 5; Samuel P., born December 23, 1859 ; Sarah, born June 13. 1866 ; Barbara C., born February 14, 1868; Henry A., born December 26, 1871 ; Mary E., born March 1, 1859, died April 1, 1859; Laura Jane, born February 20, 1865, deceased ; Rinehart, born January, 1863, died March, 1805.
GEORGE BOLLENBAUGH,
a farmer by occupation, was born in Germany, Dec. 2. 1830, and came here in 1847. He was married in July, 1-52, to Anna B. Albrecht, who was born in Germany, April 19, 1836. Their children are. John JJ .. bora Nov. 5, 1:53; Caroline, born June 7. 1855; Henrietta, born Nov. 23. 1857; Charles, born June 20, 1560: Louisa, born June 4. 1×62; Anna B., born Sept. 1, 1864; George E., born April 17. 1.67; David F., bora July 25, 1869; Abraham S., born July 22. 1>72; Mary C., born June 23, 1875; Edward D., born Jan. 31, 1879. Mr. B. has served several years each as school director and trustee.
JOHN MYERS,
postmaster and merchant at Skeel's Cross Roads, was born in this county November 2. 1939. He married Sophia Beake June 18, 190 ;. She was born March 31, 1840, in Germany. Their children's names were Philip J., boin October 17, 1-63: George L., born March 23. 19As; Frank J., born March 14, 1869; Ellen F., born March 31. INT0: Mary R., born February 25. 1871 ; Sophia, born September 1, 1 72: John. born January 25, 1874; Henry, born March 26, 1875, died September 20, 1875; Andrew, born April 6. 1876; F. W., born October 8, 18is ; and Bastian, born January 18, 1880.
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GRANVILLE FREEMAN
is the son of Daniel and Mary Freeman, who settled in Mercer County March 4, 1830. He was born in Randolph County, Indiana, March 25. 1829, and is a farmer. He was married to Eliza, daughter of Henry and Lydia Robinson, Feb. 9, 1852. She was born May 25. 1829. Their children are named, Jacob N., Milton J., Mary, Naney M., Henry F., Mark E., and James M. He filled the office of supervisor for six years. He enlisted in 1862, in the One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Olio Volun- teer Infantry, Company F. and was discharged in September, 1955. Ilis father-in-law, HENRY ROBINSON, was the first settler in Liberty Town- ship, on section 31, in 1>30. He taught the first school in sud township. When he first settled there, it was several years before they saw ... white families; all were red-skins, but very civil, and knew nothing but to hunt. Mr. Robinson entered bis land in 1831. He died March 1. 1854. He hell the office of justice of the peace for many years, and die i beloved and respected by all for his Christian virtues, The family were compelled to go forty miles to mill. Mr. Freeman remarkivet that he had crossed the bridge that tieneral Wayne had built to cross the river, and it is as solid as it was twenty years since.
JOHN DEITSCH,
a son of Jacob and Maria Deitsch, came to this county in 1840, while yet a mere boy, seven years of age. He has thus been witness to the Hu- provement and growth of the township, which be first know as a wilder- ness of wolves and other wild beasts.
Adam Bolenbangh,
Fauson Hillenbech,
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David Whitehead,
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HISTORY OF VAN WERT AND MERCER COUNTIES, OHIO.
PETER BOCKOVEN
was born in New Jersey June 18, 1812. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Bockoven, whe died in Parke County. Ohio. He was raised a carpenter and farmer, and came to Mercer County in 1865. He mar- ried Chloe Johnson, daughter of John and Elizabeth Lewis Johnson, November, 1853. Mrs. Bockoven was born December 5, 1515. Their children are : Elvire J., Edmund A., William J., Ellen R., John J., Geo. . H., Ansell H., and Charles A. Peter Boekoven was school director for six years. His grandfather, JJacob Bockoven, was a captain in the Revolutionary war; and his wife's grandfather, David Lewis, served in the war of 1812. William J. enlisted, in 1862. in the S24 Ohio Volun- teers, Company E, and was killed at Bentonville, North Carolina, April 11, 1865. John J. enlisted, in 1961, in the 39th Regular Indiana In- fantry, Company C., and was discharged August 2, 1865.
ABRAHAM BEVERSTINE
was the son of Abraham and Barbara Beverstine, and was born in Swit- zerland February 17. 1828. He settled in Liberty Township. Mereer County, in 1861, and was brought up a farmer, He married Frederica Stader August 16, 1855, in Tusearawas County, Ohio. Their children are named Washington, Mary, Frederica, and Caroline.
CHARLES BOLLENBAUGHER
is the son of George and Henrietta Bollenbangher, and was born in Ger- many October 18, 1845. He was brought up as a farmer, and settled in Mercer County June, 1852. He married Catharine E. Baker, daughter of John and Barbara Baker, who had settled in this county in October, 1853. Catharine Bollenbaugher, his wife, was born in 1$45. Their chil- dren are named John C., George II., Caroline, Annie. Mary L., Margaret H., Mary A., William F., and Maria C. Mr. C. Bollenbaugher served several terms as school director, and also as supervisor.
ADAM BOLLENBAUGHER
was born May 3, 1806, and is the son of Nicholas and Margaret Bol- lenbaugher. He married Elizabeth Mitchel, of Canton, Ohio, who was born in 1×15. Their children are : Christian, Adam, Catharine, George, Henry, Mary A., and Jacob. There were just enough settlers to fill the office of trustees for school purposes, and that gave the name of Liberty to this township. Mr. Adam Bollenbangher was the first settler on section 18. The first election was held at the house of Theophilus Meson in 183G.
CHRISTIAN BOLLENBAUGHER,
son of John and Dorothea Bolenhangher, was born in Germany, Nov. 17, 1845. Ile was raised a farmer, and settled in Mercer County in 1-64. He married Catharine, daughter of John F. and Catharine Spedle. at Richland, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1:45. Mrs. C. Bollenbaugher was born Oct. 20, - 1824. Their children are John W., John F., Louisa, and John II.
WILLIAM FULLIM,
& farmer of Liberty Township, was born in Parke County, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1845, and settled in this county in IS78. He married Lucinda Bowl, who was born in Darke County, in 1>56. Mr. F. served in the Ninety- fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from 1862 to 1865. Children: William, born 1871; Jesse, born 1875; and Elizabeth, born 1877.
SAMUEL FRANCIS KELLEY,
of Chattanooga, was born at Zanesville. Ohio, Nov. 4. 1851, and came to this place in I880, when he opened the restaurant and saloon in which he is now engaged. He was married in Adams County, Indiana. Oct. 23, 1×72, to Minerva E. Deyo, who was born in Auglaize County, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1857. Their children are named James C., born 1973: Emma F., born 1875; Amanda 1., boru 1876; Ella, born 1878; and Willie, born las0.
PHILP KABLE,
a farmer, living near Skeel's Cross Roads, was born in this county. Fch. 9, 1850, and has resided bere all his life. He married Caroline Kach, Feb. 15, 1872. She was born in Butler County, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1549. Their children are. Catharine, born March 31, Is;3; Philip, born Dec. 10. 1-74; William, born Nov, 18, 1$76; and Louisa, born July 23. 1578. Mr. Kable has served as township clerk for a period of six years.
JACOB DEITSCH,
a farmer of this township, was born in Prussia, and came to this county in 1812. On Jan. 25, 1>52, he married Gertrude Miller, who was born Oct. 22, 1-26. Their children consist of Mary, born Nov. 30, 1552; Sophia, born Feb. 16, 1854; Margret, bora March 11. 1:56: Jacob, born Dec. 11, 1:55; John W., born March 10, 1860; Francis C., born Oct. 22, Intl ; Louisa, born Jan. 22, 1961; and Elizabeth, born Feb. 4, 1370.
JOHN J. HIALLER,
a farmer living near Skeel's Cross Roads, was born in Switzerland, in 1820, and came to this county in 1850. He married Mary E. Metcalf January 1, 1858. Their children were named, John B., Nettie, Mary, Eda, Ella, George C., Kitty H., Frank M., Asa C., Clara A., and Charles. Of these the three latter are deceased.
GARRETT EVERS,
a farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Germany, March 23, 1823, and came to this county in 1-50. In 1819 he married Catharine Veverick, of Cincinnati, who was born in Germany in 1:30. Their children were named John, born April 23, 1851, died 1857; Frank, born 1\57 ; Mary, born 1852; Elizabeth, born IN61; Anna, born 1863; and John, born 1877.
JOHN BANER,
a farmer of this township, was born in Germany. February 8, 1834, and came to this county in 1853. In 1857 he married Susanna, daughter of John and Mary Cook. She was born in Germany, January 30, 1538. Their children are John, Christina, Mary, Catharine, Anthony, Jacob, Frederic, and William.
JOHN DEITSCH,
a farmer and stock-raiser of this township, was born in this county in November, 1852. In 1875 he married Caroline, daughter of John and Mary Brant. of Dayton, Ohio. Their children are named John J., born March 4, 1876; Margaret, born September 22, 1878; and Valentine, born September 11, 1880.
WM. BETSEL,
a farmer and stock-raiser, was born in this county February 12, 1855. In October, 1879, he married Sophia, daughter of John and Catharine Deitsch, who was born in this county in 1557. Their only child, Mary, was born August 9, 1880, and died January 31, 1881.
J. R. OLIVER
was born in London, England, September 9, 1823, and came to this county in 1860. He has since served as clerk and trustee of the town- ship. In 1844 he married Emma Filzer, who was born in Birmingham, England, February 15, 1822. Their children are named Caroline, Emma, Francis, Joseph, Charlotte, Harry, James, and Norris.
NICOLAS PETER
was born in France, December 3, 1836. In 1864 he married Catharine Breckluzer, who was born in France, October 14, 1848. He has been engaged in farming since he came to the county in 1864. The family numbers but three children, named Barbara, Henry G., and Mary HI.
HENRY SECRIST
was born in Germany in 1827, and came to this county in 1871. Since then he has been engaged in farming. He served from 1set to 1965 in the late war, and was held a prisoner in Libby prison about nine months. He was married in Germany in 1952, and has six children, named Mary, John G., Elizabeth, Henry, Charles, and George.
JOHN BECHER.
His parents were Frederick and Margaret Becher, who had settled in Mercer County September 10. 1511. John was born in Germany May 30. 1833, and raised a farmer. He married on January 22, 1855. Maria Baker, daughter of John and Barbara Baker. Mrs. Baker was born April 8, 1>37. Their children are namell Sophia, Mary, Jacob, Catharine, Louisa, John, Henry C., George, Matilda, and William.
The first settler on section 6 was Peter Fisher.
DR. S. R. WILSON
was born in Monongahela County, West Virginia, where his wife, E. J. Neely, was also born. They were married in the same county May 13, 1852, and removed to Mercer County in February, 1866. Dr. Wilson is a farmer and practicing physician at Sheep's Cross Roads, and the father of ten children. His father, Benjamin Wilson, was a soldier in the war of 1:12. His brothers, George, John R., and Henry, were in Col. Jack- son's Virginia regiment of the rebel army during the late war. In 'in Dr. S. R. Wilson was elected coroner of Mercer County, and servedl four years.
SAMUEL M. LORER
was born in Franklin County, Ohio, and came to Mercer County when but eight years of age. He is a farmer and stock-raiser. He married one of Mercer County's daughters in 1-7. He has been a constable of Liberty Township two years, and a district school director three years.
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HISTORY OF VAN WERT AND MERCER COUNTIES, OHIO.
JOHN TERWILLIGER
is a large farmer and stock-raiser of Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio, and one of its most substantial citizens. He was born in Picka- way County, Ohio, April 8, 1529, and located in Mercer County in 1877. He was married in this county to Elizabeth A. Hoffren, a native of Ross County, Ohio. In August, 1562, he enlisted in Company A, SIst Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged October 20, 1865. Ilis grandfather, M. Terwilliger, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and also in the war of 1812.
HENRY DONER
was born in Butler County, Ohio, May 5, 1814. His parents were David Doner and Mary Neff Doner. He was married to Martha A. Doner, Nov. 11, 181. His occupation is that of a farmer. Their children are John, Samuel, William B., Maurice, Mary, and Abraham (twins), David C., Martha J., Emeline, Heory E. H. Doner has served as township trustee for four years. His sons: John enlisted in Isol in the One Hundred and Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; David in 1862, in the Seventh Indiana Cavalry. Company E. He was lost on the boat Sot- tona, coming home, seven miles from Memphis.
FREDERICK KUHN
is the son of Henry and Margaret Kuhn, and was born in Germany, April 28, 1829, and became a farmer and stock-raiser. February, 1966, he married Wilhelmina, daughter of Frederick W. and Isabelle Will- meyer. Their children are named Mary A., Frederick, Philip W., Eliza- beth, Isabelle R .. and Jacob H. He was school director for four years. Hle enlisted in the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company F., and was discharged in 1864.
HENRY KUIN,
son of Henry and Margaret Kuhn, was born in Germany, December 3, 1831. The parents settled in Mercer County in 1817. He was raised a farmer and stock-raiser, and was married to Maria, daughter of John and Jane Cook Dreer, September 25. 1558. Mrs. Maria Kuhn was born August 25th, 1833. Their children's names are Reuben C., William, John H., Anna, Adam, and Ellenora. He has filled the office of school di- rector and supervisor for many years. He enlisted November 4, 1862, in the 56th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company I, and was discharged July 25, 1863. Frederick Kohn and his brother, Adam Kuhn, enlisted April 7, 1862, in the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company F, and was dis- charged in 1865, at the close of the war.
HENRY LEININGER,
son of John and Margaret Leininger, was born July 2, 1>36. He is a farmer and stock-raiser. On November 22, 1800, he married Margaret, daughter of John And Catharine Myers. She was born September 25, 1840. Their children are John P., Maty C., Jacob F., George S., and Margaret E.
JOHN LEININGER
was born in the State of Ohio, October 7, 1-30, and was the son of John and Margaret Leininger. He is a farmer, and settled in Mercer County in 1836, and married Salome, daughter of George and Mary Fennig. She was born April 13, 1832. Their children are Samuel, Philip HI., John J., William, George D., Mary C., Jacob F., Margaret P., and Salome C. Mrs. Salome Leininger having died, her husband married Sarah J. Bard, August 26, Issu. He has filled the offices of school director and township trustee for twelve years.
JACOB YOUK
was born in Germany, May 23, 1-47, and came to this county in 1873. He was married October 1, 1970, to Anna M. Framm. of Cincinnati, who was, however, a native of Germany, being born there June 17. 1815. Of their three children, named Mary, John J., and Rosena, the first and last named are deceased.
ADAM FENTER
was born in Germany January 25, 1826, and settled in this county in 185%. Has engaged in farming since coming to this county. Was mar- ried February 22, 1857. to Louisa Maurer, of this county. They have five children living and one dead, named, respectively, William, Adam, Mary, John, George, and Chartie (deceased).
CHRISTIAN KESLER
was born August 11, 1864, in Germany. His parents were George and Catharine Rester. He was raised a farmer and stock-raiser. He has had two wives. The first was Margaret Kable, and after her decerve he married Mary Prayas. The clablien's names are Christian, Frederic, Margaret, James, William, Sophia, Mary, Dragay, and Allford D. He was the first settler on section Is.
STEPHEN DIXON,
son of Amos and Annie Dixon, was born Aug. 8, 1840, and is engagedt in the huckster business. His wife is the daughter of Newman and Maria Jenkins, and was born Oet. 4, 1814. They were married Nov. 6, 1870. He enlisted in 1864, in Company B, of the Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged in 1865.
FRANK FEIPEL
was the son of Nicholas and Catharine Feipel, from Germany. Frank was born in Germany, Sept. 13, 1853, and settled in Mercer County, March 31, 1878. He is a farmer and stock-raiser. On Feb. 5, 1860, he married Annie, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Sherman, who had settled in this county in 1860. She was born Aug. 16, 1st3.
NICHOLAS FEIPEL
was married to Mary Schurtz, and is the son of Nicholas and Catharine Feipel, who came from Germany. He was born Sept. 25, 1547, and raised on a farm. His wife, Mary S., was born Feb. 1850, and married in 1877. Their children are Albert and Leo.
RICHARD FONDENVILLE
is the son of Garret and Mary T. Fondenville, and was born in Germany, in August, 1960. He was raised as a farmer, and settled in Mercer County in 1873. He married Annie, daughter of Bernard and Margaret Miller, Nov. 15, 1859. Her parents came to America in ISCO. Annie was born in 1822. Their children are Henry, Rachel, and Garret.
JOHN GIBBONS,
son of Jolm and Esther Gibbons, settled in Mercer County in 1866. and was born Sept. 5, 1831. and raised a farmer. He married Margaret, daughter of John and Mary Stecker Betts. September. 1550. Margaret was born September, 1930. Their children are Frederick, Alonzo, Caro- line, George W., William E., John M., Benjamin B., and Henry E. Mr. Gibbons served nine months in the Rebellion. In early days he has killed more than one hundred deer, and wild turkeys in proportion.
FREDERICK HERDSOCK,
son of John and Margaret Herdsock, was born in Germany, February 1825, and was raised as a farmer and speculator. He came to Mercer County. September 11, 1851. He married Mary, daughter of George and Anne Mary Belzet, January 23, 1872. She was born May 26, 182s. He has held the office of supervisor. His first wife was Catharine Corm, whom he had married in 1852.
AARON KANORR
was born in Pennsylvania, September 6, 1832, and is the son of Peter and Lydia Kanover, who settled in this county as firmers. His wife was Mary Pitcher, daughter of George and Elizabeth Pitcher. She was born in Richland County, Ohio, December 16, 1837. and was mar- ried to Aaron Kanover, May 1, 1964. Their children are Malvida and Julia Ann. He has filled the office of school director and supervisor for eight years. His grandfather. John Kanover, was in the War of 1812. Joseph and Reuben Kanover served in the 5th Indiana Battery. Reuben died on his way home, at his grandfather's, in 1865.
FERDINAND KABLE,
son'of Christian and Catherine E. Kable, was born August 23. 1827. and was raised a farmer. On March 15, 1853, he married Catharine, daugh- ter of George and Henrietta Bokenback. She was born October 17, 1832. Their children are named John G., Jacob, Adam, Caroline. Mary A., Catharine, and Henrietta. Frederick Kable served in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company A, and was discharged June 3, 1565.
WILLIAM J. RHODES,
son of Thomas and Hannah J. Rhodes, was born in Randolph County. Ohio, July 25, 1832, and became a farmer. He married in October. 1861, Christina Birley, daughter of William and Joan Butley: She was born March 26, 1812. Their children are William T., Joanna, John. Sylvester, and Frank. His uncle, John Rhodes, served in the War of 1812. W. J. Rhodes enlisted in the 71st Ohio Volimteer Infantry, Company A, January 14, 1862, and was discharged January 6, 1565, at Columbus, Ohio.
FREDERIC KABLE
was born in Germany, January 5, 1817. His parents were Christian and Catharine Kable, who came to Mercer County in IS17. He is a farmer. On June 4, 1844, he married Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Mary Cook. Catharine was horn October 27, 1546. Their children are Jacob K., Christian Frederick, Christina, Cathrine, and John H. He served three years in Germany as a private soldier.
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HISTORY OF VAN WERT AND MERCER COUNTIES, OHIO.
WILLIAM H. SMITH
is the son of Jeremiah and Annic Smith, of Hardin County, Kentucky, and was born March 12, 1837 .. He is a carriage and harness maker. On August 16, 1860, he married Rimenia, daughter of Dr. G. W. and Irene Comp, of Wyandot County, Ohio. Their children's names are Elmer E., Annie M., Irene G., Eugene S., and William G. His uncle, William Smith, served in the War of 1812. W. H. Smith enlisted in the 3d Ohio Cavalry, September S. ISGT. in Company M, and on August 16, 1865, became a veteran. Lle filled the office of sergeant and quarter- master sergeant.
GEORGE F. HOFFMAN
was born January 29, 1853. His parents were Frederie and Elizabeth Hothaan, who had settled in Mercer County in 1848. He was raised a carpenter. On August 16. 1877, be married Rosanna, daughter of Ham- ilton and Mary Dodge, of Indiana. Rosanna Hoffman was born Feb. 12, 1857. Their child is named Farley Hoffman. Jacob Hollman was in the Rebellion of 1861.
LANSON INMAN
is the son of Asa and Elizabeth Inman. He was born in 1835, and is a practical farmer. His wife. Rhodie, is the daughter of Charles C. and Harriet MeDonnell, who had settled in Mercer County in 1856. He was married April 11, 1555. His wife was born November 5, 1855. Their children are named Harriet E., David F., N. J., Minerva, and M. S. He has held the office of supervisor for two years.
JAMES SUDHOFF
was born March 22. 1840, in Germany, and is the son of Harman and Elizabeth Sudhoff. He was raised a farmer and stock-dealer, and settled in Mercer County in 1814. On February 1, 1870. he married Margaret, daughter of John and Christina Iline. She was born in 1847. Their children are Christina, John, Heury, William, Elizabeth, and George. James Sudhoff was trustee of the church for four years.
NICHOLAS HIDER
was the son of Peter and Mary W. Hider. He was born in Germany, May 27, 1829, and was raised a farmer. In 1857 be married Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas and Magdalena Freeze. Mrs. E. Hider was born March 25, 1818, and settled on section 18. Her parents came to this county August 27, 1833.
PHILIP HUIL
was born July 27, 1842. and is the son of Philip and Christiana Hill, and were among the first settlers in Black Creek Township. Ile settled in Mercer County, at Skeel's Cross Roads, and engaged in the sale of all kinds of agricultural implements. Anthony Hill, his brother, served four years in the War of 1861.
HENRY WHICHELMAN
was born October 8. 1854. His parents' names are James and Mary A. Weichelman. He is a lumber dealer in all its branches. He married Mary E., daughter of J. M. and Elizabeth Shaffer, September 23, 1850. He served one year as constable.
JOHN HEFFNER
was born in Mercer County, October 24, 1854. His parents were Conrad and Margaret Miller Heffner. He married Mary C. Jester, daughter of John and Margaret Jester, September 9, 1880. She was born 1860.
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