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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP.
This township is bounded north by Dublin Township; east by Centre Township ; south by Jefferson Township; and west by Liberty Town- ship; being six miles in length east and west, and five miles wide from north to south, it has an area of thirty square miles.
The township is level throughout, and the soil is exceedingly fertile. There are no streams of importance within its borders; neither has it any towns or post-offices. Still, as it extends within less than a mile of Celina, the county seat, these wants are not so manifest. The T. D. and B. Railroad crosses from north to south through the township, and last year a station was established on this line, and named Oregon, which may become something of a little way-station and village.
The township was organized December 6, 1812, out of the original surveyed township 5 south, range 2 fast.
Hopewell Tostrlap has 19,650 acres, with ten buildings valued at 8271,850; 6706 neres of arable land; lost meadow land, and 10,960 acres of wood land.
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CHURCHES.
German Evangelical Lutheran-St. John's Congregation.
This congregation was incorporated May 21, 1866. Its trustees elected at this date were : Willian Grube, Sr., Charles Weis, and J. Frahmn. K. Prohm, clerk.
Articles of Faith.
1. The congregation subordinates itself in faith, life, and doctrine to the true and eternal word of God as it is recorded in the canonical books of the Old and New Testament ; and also acknowledges and embraces. without any explanation, all the symbolical books of the Evangelien! Lutheran Church as her confession, and as the rule of doctrine to which the word of God must be taught and practised in her church and schon !.
2. The congregation demands accordingly of its minister that he is strictly Evangelical Lutheran in faith and doctrine, and leaches and preaches the word of God according to the symbolical books of tl. . Evangelical Lutheran Church. Shoukl he do contrary, then the congre- gation will act with him according to the Constitution, Chapter II., Article 2.
3. The congregation and its minister shall always belong to an or- thodox evangelical synod. They belong now to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio and adjacent States ; or, as it is called, the " Joint Sylnl of Ohio and adjacent States ;" and they shall belong to it as long as said synod remains true aud faithful in faith and practice to the symbolical books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
4. The congregation demands of every minister who will take charge of it to show authentic credentials of his ordination-of his Evangelical Lutheran orthodoxy, and of his Christian character. He who cannot comply with these requirements cannot become a member of the con- gregation.
5. The minister of another denomination shall not be allowed to preach in the church of the congregation.
6. All members who leave the congregation, or are excommunicated, lose all their rights and claims on the property of the congregation. Should a separation or disunion arise in the congregation, then the proph- erty, movable or immovable, shall solely remain with those members who hold to the principles laid down in these resolutions (or incorporated act ), if these members be two or one. All others who deviate from the ... principles lose all their rights and claims to the property of the congrega- tion.
Evangelical Association of North America.
June 26, 1868. The Hoffming ciass of the Evangelical Association of North America, Hopewell Township. Mercer County, Ohio, met in the church of Mount Hope, and cleeted the following trustees: John E. Smith, Andrew Stedke, Frederick Smith, Conrad Smith, and John Hellwarth.
BIOGRAPHIES. GEORGE W. KLINGER
was born in Hocking County July 30, 1-42. and came to this county in 1867, where he settled on an SO-acre tract in section 23, to the improve- ment of which he has since given his attention. He served in the late war in Company A, 5sth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from October 15, 161. to 1863, when he re-enlisted in Company H, of the 5th Onio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, in October. 1865. He married Melinda Patten in Iscy. and has a family of five children. hamed Martha A., Etlie D., John A., Mary S., and Blanchie B.
HENRY BEATHLER
was born near Fremont, Ohio, in 1834. At the age of twenty-three he came to this township, and has lived here ever since. In 1859 he mar- ried Christina Hyles. Their children were named as follows : James (deceased), Jane, Elizabeth, and Nora. He has held the office of ju .. of the peace and township clerk since Isos, and served as assessor in 1881. He was in the military service as private in Company A. TIS! Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from November 1, Isst, to December 6, Fol. participating in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Fort Donaldson. Atlanta, and Nashville, where he was finally discharged.
JOHN HENRY FRAHM
is the son of Christopher and Magd dene Klentz Frahm, who wore mar. ried in 1830, Both were born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and emigre to America. Their children were: John Henry, Frederick, Wilhelm and Maria. The parents settled in Hopewell Township on a form of 240 acres of land. John Henry Fratun married Sopina Smidt in Fol Their children are: Wilhelmina. Augustus, George, John, Elizabeth. Frederick. Charles. Anna. and Louisa. He was elected commissione of the county in Isi and Issu, and has held the offices of school dire tor. truster, and supervisor. He was born August 24, 15:1. Sophia Stadt Fralun, June 13, 1834.
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HISTORY OF VAN WERT AND MERCER COUNTIES, OHIO.
JOSHUA ROBERTS
was born October 3, 1796, in Virginia, and came to Fairfield County, Ohio, when abont twelve years ohl. When about seventeen years of age he went to Perry County, Ohio, where he remained about ten years, and returned to Fairfield. A year later he again moved, this time to Lower Sandusky, but only remained there about a year, when he moved to Hocking County. Here he devoted about twelve years, when he came to this county, and settled in Centre Township. He worked at the carpenter trade until he came to this county, although he had Jand most of the time, this being managed by his sons. In 1879 he moved to his present home in Hopewell Township. Was married in 1817 to Elizabeth Beachler, who died in 1872. He married Mrs. Caroline Carter June 11, 1879, who is still alive. He has several children, as follows: Ruth married Joseph Good, of Iowa, where he has since died. She is still in that State. Mary married Isaac Henlins thoth now de- ceased). Margaret married Dr. Sheldon (now deceased) ; she lives in Minnesota. Katy, wife of Judge Raudabaugh, of Contre Township. Sarah married Jacob Fox (both now deceased); and one son, John, also deceased.
JACOB EICHER,
one of the oldest settlers of Hopewell Township, came here September 10, 1837. Ile was born in Starke County, Ohio, June 13, 1815. About six months later his parents moved to Wayne County, and again to Licking County, in 1527. From Licking they moved to Richland County, where our subject remained until he came here and settled on the place be now occupies, in section 4. He was a millwright, and. after following his trade a few years, abandoned it, and gave his whole atten- tion to farming. He was married Aprit 4, 1811, to Sarah Buck, of this township. They have three living children, named William, Lafayette, and Peter. Mr. Eicher was elected to the office of township trustee, school-land trustee, and supervisor for sixteen consecutive years. He was again elected township trustee in 187, and refused a re-election in 1881. He has been a member of the Republican County Central Com- mittee since the organization of the party, and held the same relations to the Whigs from 1840 up to the birth of Republicanism.
WILLIAM MORROW
was born Sept. 12, 1827, in Fairfield County, and was married to Mary Wilson, in Perry County, April 12, 1849. When he came to Mereer County the neighborhood in which he settled was a wild forest, the nearest neighbor being one mile distant. To-day he has a well-improved farm, and has raised a family of thirteen children, six of whom are living, named respectively Maria Jave. William, John H., James L., Louisa, George, and Thomas C. The official life of Mr. Morrow has been a very successful one, he having served in office as justice of the peace for seven- teen years, as assessor for twenty years, and as township trustee for eight years.
J. C. BROOKHART
is the son of Daniel and Sarah Brookhart. He was born December 1, 1843. in Fairfield County ; raised as a farmer and stock-raiser, and settled in this town-hip in October, 1851. On October 20, 1870, he was married to llattie Upton, daughter of Thomas and Hattie Upton, who settled in this county in 1850. His wife was born October, 1951, in Mercer County. Their children are named Edward and Floyd U. Mr. Bookhart has filled the office of supervisor for two years. In 1864 he enlisted in the One Hundred and Ninety-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company D, and was discharged in 1565 at Winchester, Virginia. He owns one bun- dred and ninety-five acres of good land in this township, section 1, of which one hundred and fifty acres are cleared.
II. W. CROUCH,
son of David and Oliver Crouch, who came to Mercer County in 1912, was born March 31. 1824. in New York. He was raised as a farmer and lumber-dealer. In 1-52 he married Anna C. Now, daughter of John and Mary Now, who had settled in this county in ISST. Their children are Mary A., Benjamin, Christian, Elizabeth, Magdalena, and Caroline. He has filled the office of constable, supervisor, and school director for many years; his first election to office was in Is58. His grandfather. David Crouch, was in both the Revolutionary War and that of 1812. The early part of his life was spent in hunting : he bas killed hundreds of deer and other wild game. He owns a good farm, with a saw-mill thereon, in sec- tion 16, which are the proceeds of his labor.
SAMUEL BROOKHART
was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, September 10, 1829, and settled in this county in 1:52. The previous year he was married to Mary A. Sinift, of Perry County. He served, in 1861, in Company K of the 156th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His family consists of eight children, named Gilbert H., Margaret M., Lydia E., Unity, Daniel W., Adain S., Mary R., mul Ivy %.
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AMOS CHAPMAN
was born in Hocking County, Ohio, April 15, 1810, and was brought to this county by his parents when he was eight years old. At the age of twenty-one he married Catharine Updike, of this county, and moved to Indiana, where he remained ten years, when he returned to this town- ship and settled on the section where he now resides. His family con- sists of two children, Lula and Mary E .; one, named Benjamin F., being deceased.
JOHN LEHMAN
was born in Pennsylvania in 1832, and came to this county in 1854. He served in the late war in Company D, of the Tist Ohio Volunteer In- fantry. from March 7. 1865, to November 9, 1865, when he was dis- charged at San Antonio, Texas. In 1853 he was married in Allen County, Ohio, and came here and settled the next year, where he re- sided until his death, which occurred July 9, 1975. Of the family four children are living and three deal. as follows: Levi, Martha, Henry, Elias, Sarah J. (deceased), Quina D. (deceased), and Mary D. (deceased).
WILLABY L. GROVES
was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, August 2. 1839, and came here with his parents in 1854. He served in Company J, 34th Ohio Volun- teer Infantry, from February 27, 1864, till July 24, 1865. At the battle of Cedar Creek his regiment was ent to pieces and most of the men cap- tured ; but Mr. G. avoided capture, and escaped the horrors of Libby prison by fleeing to the mountains. He was married April 10, 1861, to Martha J. Crone, of this county. Their children are named Simcon, William, Delia A., James R., and Cynthiana.
EDWARD WILLCUTT
came to this county in 1851. He was born in Portage County, Ohio, in 1828. In 1849 he married Susanna Fox, who died in 1875 ; and. in ISTS. he married Maria Cook. He served from May 15 till October 1. 1564, in Company K. 156th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Of his children four are living and one deceased, and all named as follows : Lonisa (deceased), Emeline, George, Mary, and Jessie.
PETER W. SHIMEP
was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1816, and came to this county, bringing his wife and seven children, in 1957, when he settled in section 13. where he still resides. He was married to Christina Randa- baugh, of Fairfield County; in 1840. He served under Captain Collins. in Company A. Seventy-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. from Nov. 15, 1861, till 1×64. Ilis wife died very suddenly in 1stå, leaving seven children, named Martha, George ML., Anna E., Charles W., Francis M., Albert C., and Amanda E.
LEWIS SMITH
was born in Germany. Oct. 30, 1940, and when eight years old was brought to this county by his parents. He served in Company A. the Seventy-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from Oct. 17. 1>61, till Jan. 13, 1864. On the next day. Jan. 14. he re-enlisted in same company and regiment, and was finally discharged Nov. 30, 1565. In March, Ist, he married Wilhelmina Frahm, who was born in Germany in 1841. They have five children, named respectively, William, Charlie, Frank, Albert, and Ferdinand.
GEO. W. SHERRICK
was born in Franklin County, Dec. 11, 1811, and was married to Mary C. Earley in 1877. His children have the following names: Perry O .. Anna A. (deell). Mr. Sherriek. in office, has served one year as super- visor, and nine years as school director. He enlisted in Company F. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 2. 1:62, and was taken prisoner at. Chick- amanga, and held in captivity there for nineteen months, at Libby prison two months, at Danville, Va., seven months, and at Andersonville one year ; and, as may be supposed, he was nothing but a wreck of his former self at the close of the war.
WILLIAM BrCK
was born in Starke County, Ohio, Feh, 5, Is28, and at the age of ten years was brought to this county by his parents. He was married in 1855, and has reared six children, of whom four are still living. They were named Benjamin F., Abner R., Ida V., Henry W., Shelby F. (dee'd). and Ruth 1. (dee').
HENRY CRUGMAN
was born in Germany. Aug. 25, 1828, and came to this county in Oet. 1852. In 1550 he muried Frederica Reese, who was born in Germany, in 198. They have reared seven clubbien, named Charles, Almena, John, William, Earnest, Mary, and Albert.
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DANIEL WEAVER
was born in Fairfield County, in Feb. 1827, married to Elizabeth Crider in 1848, and has ten children, named respectively, Sylvester H., Edmund C., Jacob C., Chas. M., Andrew F., Willis S., James, Dela, and Minnie. Mr. Weaver was elected and served in the following offices: Supervisor three years, township trustee two years, and school director six years. Ilis father, Jacob Weaver, served in the War of 1812, under General Anderson.
JOHN FETTER,
son of Wilhelm and Anna Fetter, settled in Mercer County in 1836. He was born Oct. 13, 1844. He married Catharine Miller in De Kalb County, Indiana, November 4, 1865. She was born in Cumberland County. Peun- sylvania, June 8, 1816, and is the daughter of Eli and Catharine Miller. John Fetter was raised a farmer and stockdealer, and has the following children: William E., Sarah E., Daniel, George W., Anna B., and Ellen E. He has filled the offices of supervisor and school director for three years dach. His farin is on section 21.
BENJAMIN HELLWARTH,
son of Michael and Margaret, was born in 1854 in Mercer County. His parents, Michael and Margaret Hellwarth, settled in this county in 1837. Hle was raised a farmer and stock-raiser. He filled the office of super- visor in the year 1878. His father was born in Germany in 1803, and emigrated to America in 1836. He located in Pennsylvania for one year, and in the subsequent year settled in Mercer County. When they came through Celina there was only one stump or tree cut down, and " Celina" written on it; the family then located on section 21.
FREDERICK LOHRANG,
son of Christopher and Harry Hight Lohrang, was born in Germany November 29, 1828, and raised as a farmer, stork-raiser, and shoemaker. In 1856 he married Gatrote Raach, daughter of John and Josephine Ranch. She was born in Tu-carawas County May 12, 1>36. The parents of Frederick Lohrang settled in this county in 1855. Their children are, Mary M., Benjamin A., and Almena L. He enlisted in 1862 in the 97th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company E. and was discharged in 1864; was in the battle of Mission Ridge, under sharp fire for several days.
FREDERIC SIELSCHOT,
a native of Germany, came to this township in 1837, where he became the first settler on section 10. His family consisted of six boys and two girls. Prior to his death be bad acquired over four hundred acres of Jand, which he divided among his children at the time of his death, which occurred in Isto.
GEORGE W. SIELSCHOT,
. a son of the above, was born in this county February 1, 1839, and has devoted his whole attention to farming. He has heldt the office of town- ship trustee three years. June 8. Ists, he married Julia A. Haney, also a native of this county. Their family numbered four children, named, respectively, Louisa I., Joshua E. (deceased), George D. (deceased), and Roseltba R.
I .. Now,
son of John and Mary Now, was born in Hopewell Township May 23, 1847, his parents having settled in this county in 1837. His wife's name is Margaret Now Bickel, daughter of Henry and Catharine Bickel, who came from Van Wert County to Mercer. Mrs. L. Now was born in Marion County August 7. 1815, and married December 24, 1868. Their children are Mary Ann, Aaron C., Eloyra, John H., and Joseph A. He was raised a farmer and lumberman. He owns eighty acres of good land, with a saw-mill thereon.
JOHN PIERSTOFF
was born in Germany May 4, 1811. His parents, Charles and Sophie Pierstoff, settled in this county in 1-57. He was raised a farmer and block-raiser. He married Annie, daughter of Joseph Bartel, in 1876. Their children are Sarah, Mary, Franklin, Lydia, and Edward. He has filled the office of school director. He enlisted January 8, 1864, in the 4Ist Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company G, and was discharged January, 1465. He was in two battles, at Nashville and Franklin, and came through unharmed.
PHILIP SMITH
was born in Germany September 17, 1818, and settled in this county in 1:56. He married Elizabeth Craft, daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth M. Craft, in November, 1850. She was born September in, 1825. He was brought up a farmer, and bas filled the office of school director. He enlisted in last in the ist Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Company A, and was discharged in 1-65: he became a veteran in Company D of the same ieghent, and was finally discharged July 5, 1965.
AARON BEERY
was born in Hocking County, Ohio. December 25, 1847, and raised as a farmer. On February 4, 1572, he married Delilia Klinger, who was born in the same county in 1549. 'His children are Julia, Arthur, Lydia, and the habe. The parents' names are Simon and Catharine Beery, and of his wife John and Mary Klinger, all of Hocking County. Adam Beery resides in Hopewell Township, and owns ninety-five acres of laund ou section 14, of which thirty are cleared, having settled on it in 1873.
JOHN, son of WILHELM FETTER,
was born Oct. 15, 1844, in Mercer County. He married Catharine Mil- ler, who was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4. 1516, in 1805. His children are named thus; William E .. Sarah E., Daldel. George W., Anna B., and Ellen E. Mr. Fetter has held office for six years, three years as supervisor and three years as school-director.
WILLIAM Y. WALLACE
was born in Delaware in 1809, and came to Ohio and settled in Mereer County in 1837. He worked on the Reservoir for six years, and then went to Dayton, where he remained for five years. Mr. Wallace wag married in 1842, and has two children, as follows: Phebe B. and Sarah Jane.
JOHN WEAVER
was born April 5, 1829, in Hocking County, Ohio, and moved to Mercer County in 1863. He was married to Sarah Clinger in I>58. His chil- dren, seven in number, are named Mary, Emily, Phila, William, Irene. Noble, and Maud. In office Mr. Weaver has served as supervisor for twelve years (six years in Hocking County and six years in Mercer County), and as school-director four years.
GILBERT BROOKHART
was born in Perry County, Nov. 14, 1850, and was brought here by his parents when he was two years old. While yet at home he devoted a number of years to school teaching, and working on the home farm. In 1875 he married Minerva Grimm, of this county. They have three chil- dren, named Estella B., Curtis G., and Howard.
MOSES MECRISTY,
son of Jesse and Nancy MeCristy, was born March 7, 1832, in Mercer County, and brought up as a farmer and stock-raiser. He married Eliz- abeth Davis, daughter of Jacob and Betsy Davis, who came to this county in 1830. He was married in 1865, and has the following chil- dren: Emmua Jane, C. Elvina, Rosetta, and Martha. He was supervisor six terins.
JOSEPH HI. MILLER
was born in Mercer County. Jan. 30, 1843. He married Emily Garman, the 17th of June, 1866, and has four children, named respectively, lda E., Perry C., Fermas R., and Sylvia M. In 1876 he was elected town- ship trustee, and in that office he served three years. He enlisted in Company A, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Oct. 16, 1861, and took an active part in the battle at Pittsburg Landing.
MRS. PHILIP S. HITCHNER
was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, Ang. 27, 1816, and came to this county in February, 1820. She was first married to Thomas Doty, and after his death she married Philip S. Hitchner, who died some time since. Her children are Eaton S. Doty, by her first marriage ; Rodia A., Levu- dia, Rosa D., and Philip S.
ABRAHAM FAST
was born in Fairfickt County, Ohio, in April, 1843, and ca'ne to this county with his parents in 1956. He has served as township clerk an 1 school director a number of years. From [>63 to 1865 he served in Company D, of the Seventy-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment. His children are named Ethan IL., Sherman P., Mary A., Rotia K., Nettie, and De Witt.
GEORGE RICKETS
was born Ang. 20, 1832, in Fairfield County, He was married to Susan Crider, in March, 1859, and settled in this county in 1962. His children are S. F., P. R., and Charles. Mr. Rickets was supervisor two years, and school director three years.
PHILIP S. HITCHNER
was born March 10, 1857, in this county, his parents having come to the county in 1:20. He was married in this county in 1579, and has one child.
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MRS LYDIA LA RUE.
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J. C. BROOKHART
was born in Fairfield County in 1813, settled in Mercer County in 1851, was married to Hattie Uptou in Isto, and has one child. Mr. Brook- hart served as supervisor two years. The grandfather of Mr. Brookhart, Joseph Copp, served in the Revolutionary War.
CHARLES PIERSTOFF
was the son of Charles and Sophie Pierstoff, who settled in this county . in 1857. Charles was born in Germany January 21, 1854, raised a farmer and stock-raiser, and married Dorah Troukey in Mercer County in 1879. She is the daughter of John Tronkey.
WILLIAM REGEDANZ,
son of John and Frederika Regedanz, was born in Germany October 2, 1827. He settled in this county in 1852. He was brought up as a far- rier and black smith, and has filled the office of school director six years. Ile has 159 acres in section 21 : he cleared his farm himself.
GEORGE F. SIELSCHOT
was born in Mercer County August 16, 1847, and brought up as a fariner and stock-raiser. He married Sarah Leininger, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Leininger, who settled in this county in 1853. Their children are Edward F., Annie M. E., Dora A,, and Pearly O.
FREDERICK FROM,
son of Christopher and Caroline From, settled in Mercer County in 1861. Their son Frederick was born in Germany January 20, 1839. He was raised a farmer. In 1867 he married his wife Louisa From in Mer- cer County. They have no children.
JOHN E. SMITH,
a native of Germany, was born in IsIS, and settled in Mercer County in 1847. He was married to Mary Bichtcola in 1842, and has five children. Hle has been school-director four years, and supervisor several years.
TOBIAS EICHENAU'ER
was born in Germany in 1850. He came to and settled in Mercer County in 1867, and was married to Elizabeth Smith Feb. 24, 1874. He was elected for school-director one year.
WILLIAM S. HANSEL
was born in Hocking County in 1835, was married to Sarah A. Hanby in 1857, and settled in Mercer County in 1860, and has eight children living. He has been supervisor two years, aud school-director one year.
WILHELM FETTER
was born in Germany in 1805, was married to Anna Clop, in Maryland, in 1842, and has four children, natured respectively, Christ, John, Daniel, and Elizabeth. He settled in Mercer County in 1836.
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