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Mr. Stueve was a carpenter by trade, and on the day after their arrival at Bremen (November 9th), he commenced the construction of a house for the accommodation of himself and family, consisting of his wife, Clemens, the subject of this sketch, Bernard and a little daughter, Gertrude. For fifteen years the father followed his trade, in which time he accumulated a suf- ficient amount of property to enable the family to live in com- fort. In 1849, Minster was visited by a dreadful epidemic of cholera, when four hundred citizens of the village and township died. Herman H. Stueve being among the number, passed away July 28th, 1849. The mother had preceded her beloved husband, dying April 26th, 1848.
The opportunities for acquiring an education in those days were limited, and as soon as his physical development would permit, Clemens was apprenticed to a wagonmaker. After the expiration of his apprenticeship, he worked for several years as a journeyman at Covington, Ohio. There being no public con- veyances for travelers at that time, Mr. Stueve visited his home once a week on foot.
In 1848 or 1849, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza- beth M. Vogt. Of this union five children were born, namely : Louis B., born October 14th, 1849, and died September Ist, 1898; Mary, born in 1852, and died October 15th, 1869; Clement A. born November 27th, 1855; Helen R., born July 15th, 1860, and died April 17th, 1862, and Catharine E. Johnston, born May 30, 1863. On June 10th, 1863, his wife died, and having several small children without maternal care, he married Miss Mary Westbrock, September, 1863. Of this latter marriage the fol- lowing children were born: Bernard H., born January 25th, 1865; Julius H., born November, 1867; William F., born De- cember 25th, 1870, and died September 29th, 1900; Anton C., born 1872, and died January 14th, 1897.
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"While in his teens, Clemens Stueve assisted in the construc- tion of the reservoir embankment at or near Celina, Ohio, and finally, about the time of his first marriage, with the financial assistance of his father and father-in-law, erected the first steam saw mill in Minster. He carried on the sawmill business until February, 1856, when he sold out, and having saved a consider- able amount of money, contemplated a removal to some western state, but after making a tour of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Kansas, he decided to remain in Minster, and engaged in general merchandising. From that business he gradually drifted into dealing in grain and pork packing. In the pork packing business he was very successful for several years. So prosperous was he, that in 1871, he was considered one of the wealthy men of the county. Reverses came, however, in May, 1878, when he was compelled to make an assignment for the benefit of his creditors."
Mr. Stueve was an exemplary citizen, and was highly re- spected in the communities in which he resided. His death occurred August 30th, 1896.
ALBERT VONDERBROCK, JR., the subject of this review, was born in Holland, September 24th, 1816, and is the son of Albert Vonderbrock, Sr., who resided near The Hague. Albert Vonder- brock is the father of thirteen children, of whom five are still living.
Following the example of many of his countrymen, Mr. Vonderbrock came to the United States in 1850; landing at New York, April 5th. The vessel on which the family embarked encountered heavy storms in the voyage of twenty-four days. After landing in New York the family journeyed by way of Al- bany, Cleveland, and Sandusky to Minster, where they arrived August 28th, 1850.
The desolation that prevailed, and the hardships experienced by the citizens of the township after the cholera epidemic of 1849, were startling conditions that confronted the new arrivals in the depleted village. Notwithstanding the discouraging out- look, a lot was purchased on which a house was soon erected. Labor was in demand, and the family soon found employment. Albert Vonderbrock, Jr., was endowed by nature with strong bodily power and marked characteristics that have made him
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efficient in the mission he was born to fulfill. He is at present one of the oldest, as well as one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the township.
Mr. Vonderbrock is a brickmason by trade and has assisted in the erection of the prinicpal residences and business buildings of the village.
In 1843, he was united in marriage with Martha Von Speen- berg, who died in 1855, leaving to his care six children: Catha- rine, Albert, Antone, Johanna, John and Mary. In 1856, he was again married; this time to Miss Elizabeth Williams. Of this marriage seven children were born: Mary, Helen, Rosa, John, Theodore, Frank and Elizabeth, of whom four are living.
Mr. Vonderbrock has been an exemplary member of the Catholic Church for over eighty years, and has always taken a lively interest in the welfare of the community in which he re- sides, and has, at different times filled responsible offices in the church and township.
INDEX.
INDEX.
PAGE
PAGE:
Alexander, Major 180
American Remembrancer 234
Andrews, Geo. W. 622
Choate, Isaac 120
Amusements, Indian
234
Chapman, (Johnny Appleseed). 696
Armstrong, Capt
.34,
673
Cherokees unite with Shawnees. 285.
Cincinnati
25
Archæology
404
Auglaize County 325
Axes, stone
407
Barber, Gen
.108,
109
Barbee, Col. Joshua
653
Barington, R.
R
672
Barber, Austin
802
Court House, new
418
Bailey, Jno. H.
803
Barth, Wm.
818
Bay, Major
29
Berlin, Dr.
622
Bear, American black.
371
Counties, organization of. 264
Berryman, Russel
705
Bitler, Samuel
623
Copeland, Amos 721
Bitler, Arthur
624
Bitler, Wm
719
Cook Henry 774
Cogan, Thomas 785.
Cornstalk, Peter
320
Covington, Lieut
104
Croghan, Col. George. 4,
189.
Blume, L. N.
625
Craig, Lieut., killed
97
Cridersville 617
Craft, John 626
628
Crane, Judge Joseph H.
645
Darke, Col.
51
Darke, Lieut
97
Dawson, Jonathan
744
Boesel, Hon. Jacob
815
Bosche, John H.
816
Bothe, Jno. C.
626
Brewer, Nicholas
796
Bush, Wm
720
Buffenbarger, V. B
727
Butler, Gen 47, 51,
55
Butler, Polly
254
Dine, Dr. Colston 840
Ditches
434
Doughty, Major 29
Domestic life of Indians. 13
Butcher, John S
707
Drees, J.
837
Camp Deposit 103,
107
Duchouquet, Francis 6, 265, 316
Campbell, Mis
104
Dudley, Col 179
Duchouquet Township 583
Early settlers of Ohio.
22
857
Deer
385
Dick, Thomas and wife Jane ... 118, 121
Dieker,
Otto
T.
628
Diltz, Peter 696
Dickman, Theodore 838
Butler, Capt 103
Buckongahelas, Indian chief. 310
27
Brickell, John, his captivity ... 116,
121
Brighthorn, Indian chief
319
Brandenburg, Henry 671
Broerin, Wm
708
Brock, Gen 149
Boesel, Hon. Charles 814
Dayton, Jonathan .25,
43
Campbell, Lieut. Col 163
Campbell, Major 106
Cannibal Indians 184
Castoroides Ohioensis 338.
Clay Township 712
Clay Township land entries. 714
Clark, Gen. Geo. Rogers. 6
Clans and tribes of Indians. 11
Clay, Gen. Green. 179, 186, 695
Climate
362
Courts and Bar of Auglaize Co 523
Council at German Flats. 18
Council at Oswego. 18
Confederation, Indian 45
Beaver
376
Collins, Capt. Joel. 650
Coleman, James 720
Copeland, Joseph 765.
Birds
.391
Bluejacket, Indian chief 38, 111, 112, 303
Blackhoof, Indian chief 291
Blew, John 673
British occupy forts on frontier
Craft, Wm
Delaware Indians 9
Buffalo 384
Artesian Wells
360
858
INDEX
PAGE
Earl, Alanson
728
Helm, Henry M. 672
Elliott, Capt. John
629
Elliott, Col
114,
587
Elk
385
History Political 447
Highways 431
Church 607
Election, first
415
Entomology 393
Ewing,
Vm.
G.
182
Hunt, Jadge Samuel, address of .... 67
Hunting and trapping. 245
Ice, Jacob 632
Inglehaupt, Adam
754
Indians, Origin of.
8
Indian occupation of Ohio.
8
Indian Confederacy, Five Nations .. 8
Indian Long-House 10
Indian Ceremonies
12
Infirmary 427
8
Ironside, George .111, 115
Jackson Township 827
Jennings,
Col
158
Jesuits 2
Johonnet, Jackson 38
Johnson, Maj. R. M. .155, 202, 651
Johnston, Col. John 155, 244, 257
Johnston, George C. 259, 587
Johns, Israel 797
Johnny, Big Captain. 319
Gardner
265
Garmhausen, John
820
German Township
805
Kennon, Wm 56
Kennedy, Col. Wm 804
Kishler, Dr. W. G. 676
Knatz, Conrad 776
.
Koehl, Frank 684
Krebs, Dr. R. I. 745
Kuenning, H. F 826
Kuenning, C. H. 826
Kuenzel, J. C. 825
Laufersweiler, John 845
Longham, Capt 172
Lassele, Antoine 106
. Lawyers of Auglaize Bar. 528
Layton, Mrs. Sarah Whitney 634
Legislature, first in Ohio. .138, 139
Lenox, Johr 753
Lewis, Col 164
Lewis, Dr. Jacob. 691
Linzee, Judge Benjamin. .278, 636
Lizards
389
Life among Ohio Indians. 9
Little Turtle 38
Logan, Gen 155
Logan, Indian chief. 258, 305
Logan Township 688
Logan Township land entries 699
Loramie, Peter 5
Hawthorn, John 668
108
Harrison, Gen .... 105, 139, 142, 152, 258,
650
Harvey, Henry ... .242, 247, 264, 587
Harmar's Campaign 29,
35
Hartshorn, Col. killed 97
719
Hall, Major
29
Hamtramck, Col.
105
Hammel, Peter 587
Hamaker, Judge Levi.
630
Hamilton, Capt 176
Hardin Col .29, 31,
103
Girty's Town 110
Girty, Simon
.112, 113,
646
Girty, James
115, 646,
647
Girty, George, Jr.
.117,
646
Glynwood Village 785
Gordon, Robert B. 681
Gochenour, Jno. H. 709
Goshen Township 723
Goshen Township land entries 724
Green, Sister Mary. 757
Grothaus, Sr. 819
Graham's snake 388
Groundhog 378
Guyer Village
372
Fund for soldiers' families.
536
Garter Snake
388
Gas
.343, 349,
253
Fort Recovery attacked .96,
107
Fort Meigs.
170, 174, 177,
188
Fort Sanderson 171
261
Findlay, Col
147
Fledderjohann, Herman H.
687
Fledderjohann, Hon. Benjamin 778
Fort Amanda 689
Fort Auglaize 6
370
Ferguson, Capt
29,
53
Fishes
391
Finley, Rev. James B.
Fallen Timbers, Battle of. 103
Feast of warriors 262
Fernis
Hipp, Major Charles 679
Holbrook, Dr. George W. 631
Hull, Gen .147, 150
Explorations, French and English. 1
Herkenhoff, Frank 841
History, Organic 410
English Evangelical Lutheran
PAGE
Judicial Districts 523
Kelley, Joseph, his captivity. 126
Gibson, Capt 97, 98,
190
Fort Stephenson .189,
Foxes
Iroquois Indians
Lowman, Samuel
744
859
PAGE
Lusk, Wm 722
Lynx 373
Mackenzie, Judge James .... 518, 519,
525
Mathers, Judge Hugh.
.520,
528
Old Town 30
Opossum
381
Otter
375
Panther .373,
378
Paul, Major 29
Patton, Isaac 120
Paxton, Isaac 107
Patepsa
127
Petroleum 343, 344, 349, 354
Pepple, Colby 473
Perry, Commodore 193
Perkin, Col 169
P-H-T, Indian Chief. 315
Phelps, Judge Edwin M 654
Physicians of Wapakoneta. 595
Pickawillany, Destruction of. 4.
5
Plants, Flowering 369
746
Pooshes, Whingwy 119,
124
McKee, Thomas 670
McAfee, Capt. Robert B 652
McFarland, James
786
McFarland, Jerome 787
Means, R. L. G. 729
Meigs, Col .127,
147
Metcalf, Judge .520,
528
Military History 530
Miller, Wm
93
Miller, Christian .93, 101, 102
Milk Sickness
123
Mishalena
127
Mice
380
Mink
375
Milk Snake 388
Miami and Erie Canal.
422
Morris, John. 765
Moore, Judge John. .520,
528
Mooney, Judge Wm ... 520,
528
Mole
380
Montgomery, Shadrach 779
Moulton Township
780
Moulton Village 785
Muir's Maj. acct. of Siege of Ft. Mcigs 187
Murray, Charles 654
Muskrat 379
Musser, John 788
Neiter, F. H. L. 821
New Hampshire Village 727
New Knoxville Village. 772
Noble, Elisha 797
Noble Township 791
Northwest Territory 23
Ohio Company
2
Oil Tanks 358
Oil Refining 359
Oldham, Col 55
Oliver, Capt 179
Mahaffey
93
Marietta founded 24
Malden, evacuation of. 199
Mastodon
334
Manchester, Jason H. 730
Martin, Asa
722
May .93, 100,
101
McArthur, Col 1.47
McMullen, Major 29
McMahan, killed
97
McClure, Capt
32
McClary 32
McDowell, James
59
McCune's escape at Ft. Meigs
187
McClellen, Robert
93, .100,
109
McKee, Col 106, 115
McMillin, Maj 37
McLean, Judge Jolin. 728
Poague,
Porcupine
378
Proctor, Gen ...... 175, 178, 182, 184,
197
Presbyterian Church 601
Prophet, Ellskwatawa 299
Put-in-Bay 194
Pusheta Township
Pusheta Township land cntries. 748
Rabbit
379
Racer
387
Rats
380
Rattlesnakes
387
Railroads
438
Reburial of soldiers at Fort Recov-
ery
.64,
66
Revolt of the Colonies. 17
Richardson, Wm 638
Richardson, Daniel L
638
Ridley, John
741
Rinehart, Hugh T 766
River Raisin, Battle of ..
.164,
204
Robbery of County Treasury by My-
ers
518
Robbery of
County
Treasury
by
Lucas
521
Robb, Major Joseph. 162
Rock Strata of the county. 339
Roster of soldiers of Civil War 538
Roberts, Jesse
777
Rogers, John 723
Russell, Andrew 696
Ruhlman, Dr. A
842
Sallada, Frederic
639
Salem Township 798
Salem Township land entries. 799
Sale of Indian reservation
269
Sammetinger, Lawrence
754
747
Methodist Episcopal Church. 604
Plummer, Samuel
158
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PAGE
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INDEX
PAGE
Sawyer, Wm 671
Sante Fe 719
Torrence, W. F .. 644
Schools of Wapakoneta. 596
Traders, French and English. 2 Treaty of Paris. 17
Trent, Capt. Wm. 5
Schoonover, Thomas 789
Schulenberg, Wm 823
Treaty at foot of Rapids. 207
Schmidt, Christian
824
Treaties at St. Marys 221,
654
Schemmel, Conrad
755
Trimble, Major D. 179
Scott, Gen. Chas.
103
Trotter, Col. 29,
32
Shannon, Rev
690
29
Shawnees 9,
237
315
Short, Col
191
Turtles
386
Skunk 376
Turner, Dr. Wm. Seth.
746
Skinner, James 297
Twigtwee Indians
3
Simpson, David
676
United Brethren Church. 609
Skinner, Robert
641
Union Township 758
Slack, James
777
Union Township land entries. 759
Uniopolis Village 764
696
Smith, Aaron
668
Van Oss. George
844
Smith, Wm 798
Van Renssellar 104
Spencer, Col 110
Veterans of Revolutionary War. 537
Spencer, Oliver M. .113,
114
Spanish American War
580
Veterans of the Mexican War. 537
Vonderbrock, Albert 853
Wapakoneta 586
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
602
Wapakoneta Incorporation 593
St. Joseph's Catholic Church. 609
War of 1812.
146.
St. John's Village 717
Wayweleapy, Indian chief. 313
134
St. Marys Township land entries. 656
Squirrels
382
St. Marys' Churches. 660
Waynesfield Village 736
767
Sturgeon, Thomas 669
Stoddard, Major Amos 178
Weeds 370
375
Wells, Wm .92,
100
Sugette, Rev. James 156,
690
Whistler, Capt. John 648
Sunderland, Peter 710
44
Winchester, Gen 157
Wild Cat 374
Willich, Gen. August. 685.
Witchcraft, Indian belief in 248
Wolf, Indian chief. 312
Wolf
372
Wyandots 9
Wyllys, Major ,29,
36
Timmermeister, J. H. 641
Young, John 789
Zoology
371
Zanglein, John Nicholas.
756
Todd, Dr 167
711
Teachers' Association 441
Tecumseh, Indian chief 48, 144, 182,
188, 197,
296
Territorial events 138
Thames, Battle of. 200
Wilkinson, Gen 105,
135
Taeusch, H. W.
642
Washington Township
Webb, Lieut 104
Stueve, Clemens 851
Weasel
Storms 363
Wayne's Campaign .. 89, 105, 106, 122, Wayne Township
731
Wayne Township land entries 732
Steineman, Theodore B 847
Veterans of War of 1812. 537
St. Clair, Gen. 23, 25, 45,
138
St. Marys. 161, 645,
661
Van Ausdell
Smith, John, paymaster.
691
Slough, Capt. 55
Trubly,
Tu-Taw
PAGE. Topography and Geology of County. 33
School Examiners of Duchouquet
Township 619
Treaty of Greenville 128
3779
St. Paul's Lutheran Church. 598
Symmes, Judge .25,
Taylor, Wm
Todd, Gen 107
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