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USA > Ohio > Logan County > Portrait and biographical record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies and portraits of all the Presidents of the United States > Part 12
USA > Ohio > Shelby County > Portrait and biographical record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies and portraits of all the Presidents of the United States > Part 12
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lle of whom we write was the youngest in the parental family and was born April 16, 1836, in the Indian eabin above spoken of. He attended school in a log house, but being afflicted with white swelling, neglected his studies for twelve years. When reaching his majority, our subject began life on his own account and has always ie- sided upon the old home farm.
In 1857, Mr. Tam and Miss Urbanna, daughter of John and llannah Ohler, were united in mar- riage. The father was an early settler of Union Township, this county, having located here over fifty-five years ago. His wife is still living on the old homestead and is eighty-four years of age. Mrs. Tam was born June 30, 1836, in Richland County, this State, and by her union with our sub- ject is the mother of nine children, all of whom are living and, with the exception of three, are married and established in homes of their own.
Our subject's portion of the home farm, which
comprises one hundred and thirty aeres, was forty- nine aeres and to that he has since added, until his estate numbers two hundred and eighty-four aeres, he having given fifty aeres to two of his children. twenty to one and thirty to another. His beautiful residence, which was erected four years ago, eost $1,800 and is supplied with all the modern con- venienees, while his barn, which was erected in 1876, also cost $1,800, and is one of the finest in this section. The estate is thoroughly drained with many rods of tiling, and is supplied with modern improvements and all the appliances in machinery for facilitating agricultural labors.
In early life, Mr. Tam taught school for several terms, but of recent years has given his time and attention exclusively to conducting his farm. He has given his children good edneations, and has served as Director of the School Board for a number of years. In politics, he is a believer in the principles of the Republican party. During the period of his residence here, his life has been snel as to win him the confidence of those with whom business relations have brought him in con- tact, and the warm personal regard of many friends.
P ENJAMIN W. MAXWELL, the first miller of Sidney and for many years a much- esteemed resident of that city, was born five miles north of Dayton, Ohio, in Montgom- ery County, on the 21st of November, 1817, and was the son of Samuel S. and Polly ( Wagner) Maxwell, the father a successful farmer. The Maxwells were a prominent family in Pennsylva- nia for many years. and Samuel and family came West in 1835 and settled within the borders of Shelby County. The year before this. Mr. Max- welt had visited this section and had purchased land from the Government, two and one-half miles from Sidney. IIe cleared off a portion of land and in 1835 erected a mill on Mosquito Creek, and this he operated for a number of years. making
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his home there until after the subject of this sketch left home, when he sold the farm. Samuel S. Max- well held the office of County Commissioner for two or three terms. At his death he left but one child, our subjeet. One son. Abram, died in 1864, the other two, John and Thomas, having died pre- viously.
The original of this notice received the advan- tages of a good common-school education and at an early age began learning the milling business. picking it up himself. The mill had but one run of stone at first, but this was enlarged to three and a very successful business was carried on. When our subject removed to town, he purchased a mill with four run of stones and continued to operate this until 1872. Previous to the last-mentioned date, in 1868, he purchased a mill on the Big Four track and put in a roller process, this being early for that improvement. Ile also owned the mill in East Sidney, changed it from a woolen mill to a gristmill, put in a stone process, and in 1889 fitted it up with the latest improved roller process. At that date, he abandoned the mill on the Big Four track. The present mill is supplied with power from Mosquito Creek and has a capacity of one hundred barrels.
Mr. Maxwell gave almost his entire life to mill- ing and his mills were in the most thorough and complete condition, fitted out with all the latest improvements in milling machinery. so that all his customers could rely on getting the best. lle was very successful in this occupation and was a prac- tical. wide-awake business man. lle married Miss Mary J. shaw, of Green Township, this county, and two children blessed this union: Almira, who died when sixteen years of age, and Samuel W. The father of these children died on the 12th of January, 1892. and his wife survived him but eight days. They were highly respected all over the community and were classed among the law- abiding and much-esteemed citizens.
Samuel W. Maxwell. son of the above-mentioned couple, was born in Perry Township, this county, on the 15th of May, 1818, and received his early education in the East Sidney schools, later finishing in the Central High School and Cleveland Business College. After finishing his education. he entered
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the mill with his father and became thoroughly fa- miliar with the business, being employed in the mill until called upon to take charge of the same about five years ago. Ile is now doing a most successful business and is a first-class miller. Ile selected his wife in the person of Miss Clara Arbuckle, a na- tive of Shelby County, and the daughter of R. C. Arbuckle, a farmer of this county, and their nup- tials were celebrated on the 19th of May, 1869. They have one child living. Benjamin, and one deceased, Roy, a bright boy, who died when seven years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are liberal contributors to all movements of moment. He is a member of the Board of Trustees and has been a member of the Council one term. He has a good residence on Miami Avenue and is very comfort- ably situated.
UDGE A. J. REBSTOCK, A. B., Judge of the Probate Court of Shelby County, was born in Butler, Pa .. and is a son of Mathias and Frances (Eberhardt) Rebstock, natives of Germany. The father was a teacher of music and for some time previous to coming to America was Director of music at Tubingen.
Our subject conducted his early studies in his native place and was later graduated from the Allegany College. at Meadville, Pa., with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having determined to follow the profession of law, Mr. Rebstock read with Senator Mitchell and John 11. Thompson, of Butler. and was admitted to the Bar in 1860. After practicing a short time in that place, he went West to Davenport. Iowa, and formed a partner- ship with a Mr. Lane, the firm name being Lane & Rebstock. They continued together only three months, however, when our subject came to sid- ney, this county, desiring to make this his future home.
In 1862, he of whom we write enlisted in the | Union army, and being mustered into Company Ii.
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Twentieth Ohio Infantry, was sent to join the West- ern division of the army under Gen. Logan, which was perhaps more familiarly called the Army of the Tennessee. Mr. Rebstock participated in eight or ten important battles, among which was the siege of Vicksburg. lle went into the army as a private and was later detailed into the band, becoming a member of Gen. Sprague's Brigade Band of the Seventeenth Army Corps and Second Brigade, with which he remained until the close of the war. Receiving his honorable discharge at Louisville, Ky., he returned home and resumed the practice of his profession. For two terms, he occupied the position of Prosecuting Attorney and was later Reeorder of the county, and School Examiner for fifteen years, and Justice of the Peace for several terms.
Judge Rebstock was elected to his present posi- tion in 1887, and having acceptably filled the office, was re-elected in 1890 for the ensuing three years. In addition to his official duties, our sub- ject superintends the operation of two farms which he owns in Turtle Creek and Franklin Townships, Shelby County, and which comprise two hundred and fourteen acres. I'ntil a few years ago, he was identified with the band in this place, having inherited marked musical talent from his father, by whom he was instructed.
Miss Elizabeth Clawson, who was born in this eity July 28, 1816, became the wife of our subject in 1865. She is the daughter of Abraham Clawson, one of the old pioneers of this county, and by her union with our subject became the mother of the following four children: Carrie, John A., William E .. and larry. John A. married Miss Virginia Craft, of Dayton, this State. to whom were born Bertha and Willa. William E., a most intelligent and talented young man, departed this life .luly 4, 1891, when twenty-one years of age.
In social matters Judge Rebstock is a Grand Army man and as such is a member of the I'nion Veter- an's Union and was appointed on the staff of S. S. Yoder as Aid-de-Camp with the title of Colonel. Ile was in former years a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows but has not kept up his con- nections with that society. The family are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. in which
society they have a high standing. The Judge has a pleasant residence on Franklin Street, where he has resided many years. Methodical and exact by habit and conscientiously earnest in all his undertakings, he has proven bimself a competent business man. His life has been a busy one, but no obstacle has ever made him swerve from the path of duty or abandon the end in view.
OIIN D. INDERRIEDEN. A cursory view of the business streets of any town, whether large or small. will impress the observer re- garding the business ability of the various dealers. The very appearance of a store or shop gives an indication as to whether the establishment is in a thriving condition or not, and it necessarily follows that the degree of enterprise that has been shown by the proprietor, and his good judgment in selecting his stock.is also manifest. In Loramie's, Shelby County, one of the most thriving business houses is that of John D. Inderrieden, a prominent hard ware merchant.
Our subject was born in Newport, Ky., October 4, 1852, and is a son of Ilenry Inderrieden, who was a native of Germany. The latter emigrated to the New World when a young man, and, locat- ing in Kentucky, was variously engaged until 1860, when he came to Shelby County and pur- chased land in MeLean Township, which was partially improved. Ten years later, he took up his abode in Loramie's, where his decease occurred in 1876, firm in the faith of the Catholic Church. Ilis good wife, who, prior to her marriage, was Miss Elizabeth Wehmoff, was also born in the Fatherland, and came to America with her parents. By her union with our subject were born six chil- dren. four of whom are living. She departed this life in 1864.
Toli D). Inderrieden was reared to farm pursuits, and, when fifteen years of age, worked out for a year on a farm. He then went to Minster, this State, and served an apprenticeship of four years at
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the tinner's trade, and in 1872 began in business for himself in Loramie's, retailing stoves and tin- ware. lle has gradually added to his stock, until now he carries a full line of heavy and shelf hard- ware and agrienltural implements, and is also en- gaged in the lumber business. He has been very successful in his undertaking and deserves great credit for his present high standing in the business community, as he began life with limited means.
In 1880, MIr. Inderrieden was married to Mar- garet. daughter of Joseph and Margaret Rieger. Iler parents were natives of Germany, and her father. who is still living, is a shoemaker by trade. The six children born to our subjeet and his wife bear the respective names of William, Edward, Mary, Emma. Ida and Adeline C., the latter of whom is deceased.
A Demoerat in polities, our subject has taken an active part in all movements of that body, and has served as Township Clerk for the past twelve years. Ile is at present a member of the Village Council, and is in every way a citizen worthy of the trust and confidence that he has inspired by his honorable career as a business man and his merits in every other respect. In addition to carrying on his thriv- ing business as a hardware merchant, he is a stock- holder in the Loramie's Milling Company, of which association he has been President for many years, and was a prominent factor in its organization. Hle is the proprietor of his store building and res- idence, the former of which is two stories in height with basement, and i- 25x130 feet in dimensions.
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b ON. WILLIAM VANCE MARQUIS, Lien- tenant-Governor of Ohio in 1890 and 1892. belongs to a family whose history in Amer- ica dates back to Colonial days. Their French-Huguenot ancestors were forced to fler from the land of their nativity. some finding re- fuge in Ireland. and others in Scotland. In 1720, the first representatives of the family in the United
States emigrated to old Virginia, of which State they became permanent residents. Thomas Mar quis, great-grandfather of our subjeet, served with Gen. Washington in the Revolutionary War, and Capt. William Marquis was an active participant in the War of 1812, serving under Gen. Hull.
Several members of the family were eloquent and honored ministers of the Presbyterian Church. and among them the most distinguished was the Rev. Thomas Marquis, commonly known as the "silver-tongned Marquis," who was pastor of the Cross Creek Church. in Washington County, Pa., for more than thirty years. John Marquis, father of our subjeet. removed with his father's family from the above named county to Ohio, where he first settled in Belmont County, and afterward re- moved to Logan County in 1832. becoming a prominent merchant in Bellefontaine. He was closely identified with the progress of his eommu- nity until his death in 1818.
Our subject was named after Maj. William Vance. a prominent figure in the history of the Presbyterian Church in Western Pennsylvania. Ile was born in Mt. Vernon, Knox County. Ohio. May 1, 1828, and was a child of four years when he accompanied his parents to Bellefontaine. Ilis education was gained in the common schools of the village, and, while yet a youth. he entered his father's store as a elerk, and was thus engaged un- til the death of the latter. when the business was closed. In 1853, he was appointed by President Pierce Postmaster at Bellefontaine. and held that office for eight years.
In 1862. Mr. Marquis engaged in the hardware business, under the firm name of Searff & Marquis. and continued in that connection for eight years, when he succeeded to the entire business. While thus engaged, he occupied one room in town for more than thirty years. In 1871. in company with Judge William Lawrence and some others, he assisted in organizing the Bellefontaine National Bank. of which he has since been Vice-president. having held that honorable position for twenty- one years.
In politics a Democrat. our subject has ever taken a leading and active part in the public af- fairs of the day. and is one of the foremost men
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in his party in the State. In 1867, he served as Mayor of Bellefontaine, and was instrumental in introducing many needed reforms in municipal government. Ile was a member of the City Coun- cil for fifteen years, and for the same period was a member of the Board of Education. In every- thing calculated to advance the interests of the place morally or educationally, he was especially active and zealous, and still retains his deep inter- est in the progress of the city.
In 1878, he was nominated by his party as a Member of Congress, representing the Fourth Dis- triet, and, although not elected, polled a vote that showed his great popularity. In 1876, he was the delegate from the Eighth District in the St. Louis convention which nominated Samuel J. Tilden as President. However, the greatest politieal honor conferred upon him was in 1889, when both par- ties made vigorous search for their best men, and the contest assumed national importance. It was not a surprise to his friends when William Vance Marquis was nominated as Lieutenant-Governor, the first place on the ticket being held by James E. Campbell. Mr. Marquis was elected by thirty-two majority over Mr. Lampson, the Republican can- didate. An effort was made to declare the claimed majority wrong, and that Lampson had received twenty-three majority. The matter was contested before the Ohio Senate, and resulted in a verdict in favor of Mr. Marquis. He tilled the office with distinguished honor, as he had ever filled all offices of trust and responsibility, and when he retired, January 11. 1892, carried with him the esteem and respect even of his political opponents.
November 12, 1860, Mr. Marquis and Miss Annie M. Sterrett, of Logan County, were united in mar- riage. and lived happily together until the death of the wife in August, 1868. The second wife of Mr. Marquis, to whom he was married March 31, 1880, was Mrs. Helen M. Guy, a native of Lancas- ter County, Pa .. but at that time a resident of Belle- fontaine. She died February 25, 1881, leaving a daughter, Helen May. born January 30, 1881. The lady who May 3. 1883, became the wife of our subject was formerly Miss Adelaide G. Swift, and was the daughter of the late Col. Abram Swift. of Hamilton County, Ohio. This excellent lady
was a devoted helpmate to her husband until called hence by death, December 29, 1889. Mr. Marquis was married July 14, 1892, to Miss Mar- garetta, daughter of the late Dr. John M. Parker.
Socially, Gov. Marquis is identified with the Masonie fraternity, having taken the Thirty-sec- ond Degree, and is also a member of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, having represented that organization several times in the Grand Lodge. Social in nature, yet unassuming, with a natural activity of temperament, he has made a success of whatever he has undertaken. The secret of his prosperity lies in his integrity and unwavering probity, which have been prominent characteristics from the very outset of his business career. He has merited and won the esteem and friendship of all who have been brought in public or business relations with him, and wherever known, his name is the synonym of honor, energy and enterprise.
In this connection will be noticed the litho- graphie portrait of Gov. Marquis.
A. STUEVE, a member of the law firm of Layton & Stueve, of Wapakoneta, Ohio. is not only a young lawyer of ability. but is prominent in social eircies as well. Ilis reputation is already established upon a firm foundation, and he is deservedly looked upon as one of the most energetic and progressive members of the Bar. He was born in Minster, Auglaize County, Ohio, No- vember 27, 1855, and is a son of Clemens and Eliz- abeth ( Vogt) Stueve, both natives of Germany.
The paternal grandfather of our subject. Her- man Stueve, was a carpenter and builder by trade, and followed this in his own country, Germany. with substantial results until 1834. when. on the 10th of September, he decided to emigrate to the Land of the Free. After reaching the American continent. he settled in Minster, then known as Stallotown. in November, and there his death oc- curred on the 28th of July. 1849, of cholera. Ilis ' son Clemens, the father of our subject, was but
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seven years of age when he crossed the ocean with his parents, and he finished his growth in the Buckeye State, Auglaize County. He learned the wagon-maker's trade, but did not follow it long. For a number of years he was engaged in business in Minster, and became one of the best known and much esteemed citizens of the same. He is at present the proprietor of the Henry House at Wa- pakoneta, and keeps one of the best and most home-like houses in the place. His marriage re- sulted in the birth of eleven children, six sons and five daughters.
C. A. Stneve, the third child in order of birth, attained his growth, and received his education in the school of Minster and at Toledo. Later, he attended the Nelson Business College at Cincin- nati, and then embarked in business with his father, with whom he remained but a short time. After this, he made his home in Decatur, Ind., for more than a year, and on the 17th of March, 1878, he came to Wapakoneta, and began reading with R. D. Marshall and T. W. Brotherton. Still later. he went to Dayton, Ohio, and there continued un- til he was admitted to the Bar, on the 6th of June, 1882. He then located at Wapakoneta and became a partner with Ion. F. C. Layton, the present Mem- ber of Congress, and this has continued as the firm of Layton & Stueve since 1883. This firm enjoys the leading practice of the county, and its reputa- tion is tirst-elass for integrity and trustworthiness in all matters entrusted to it. Mr. Stueve is a gentleman of much ability in his profession, and is possessed of rare social qualities. He attends to the business of his partner when the latter is away as a Member of Congress, and is wide-awake and enterprising.
On the 17th of October, 1882, he led to the altar Miss Mary A. Diekman, of Auglaize County. Ohio, and this union has resulted in the birth of three sons, as follows: Richard C., Winfred H., and Theodore F. Mr. and Mrs. Stueve are faith- ful members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Stueve was Corporation Clerk from April, 1880, until September, [881. when he resigned to go to Day- ton, Ohio, to finish his studies. He was elected Mayor of the town of Wapakoneta in 1888. and served in that capacity one term. He was Deputy
County Treasurer for two years. during 1879 and 1881, and at present he holds the position of Chairman of the County Democratic Executive Committee. - He is a very prominent young man.
W ILLIAM YOUNG. There is no finer farm within the limits of Franklin Township, and few more highly cultivated throughout all Shelby County, than the estate owned and man- aged by Mr. Young. Through his unaided exer- tions he has become the owner of two hundred and eighty aeres comprised in this farm, beside one hundred acres near Bloom Centre, Logan County. llis residence, which was erected to replace one burned in 1883, is an elegant brick structure, and without doubt the most comfortable rural home in the township.
A few words with reference to the ancestors of Mr. Young will not be amiss. His grandfather, Charles Young. was a soldier during the Revolu- tionary War, and participated in the battle of Bunker Hill, afterward serving under Gen. Wash- ington and receiving injuries in active engage- ments. At the close of the conflict. he returned to Berkeley County. W. Va., where he conducted farming operations on his estate of five hundred aeres. His son Adam was there born, November 25, 1798, and remained in that county until he was sixteen years old. He then removed to Ohio and settled in Piekaway County, where he was mar- ried.
The mother of our subject was known in maid- enhood as Sarah Crum, and was born in Rocking- ham County, Va., September 13, 1797. Her father, Anthony Crum, was a soldier in the War of 1812. and afterward owned a plantation in the Old Do- minion. The parents of our subject resided in Pickaway County until 1831. when they came to Shelby County, and settled on an unimproved farm in Franklin Township. Eight years were spent in clearing the soil. turning the first fur- rows and gathering in the harvests of golden
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grain. The place was then sold, and the fam- ily removed to Dinsmore Township, where set- tlement was made on eighty acres of land which had not been reclaimed from the wilderness. Upon that place the mother died March 25, 1865, and the father March 20, 1871.
In their religious belief, the parents were life- long members and ardent supporters of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, in which he was Class- leader and Steward, and was licensed as an exhorter. Politically, he was a Whig, and upon the organiza- tion of the Republican party, joined its ranks. Ilis family consisted of seven children, three of whom survive, namely: Mrs. John W. Fridley, our subject, and Jason, who is a minister in the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. William Young was born in Pickaway County, August 31, 1819, and passed his childhood years in his father's home. He had no educational advantages, but by observation and reading has kept abreast with the times, and is a well-informed man.
March 25, 1841, Mr. Young was married to Miss Lonisa, daughter of Stephen Kingrey, of Madison County, Ohio, and soon after that important event he settled on a rented farm in Dinsmore Township. lle continued as a renter until 1849, when he pur- chased the farm where he has since made his home. Ile at once erected a frame house, the first in the vicinity, and with the aid of his noble and helpful wife evolved a fine farm from the wilderness. Mrs. Lonisa Young was born in Madison County, Ohio, March 16. 1822, and died .June 9, 1858. Only two of her six children are now living: Rufina married John Shellenbarger, and they have three children; Adam B. chose as his wife Sarah E. Rairdon, and they are the parents of six children, their home be- ing in lowa.
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