The History of Wyandot County, Ohio, containing a history of the county, its townships, towns general and local statistics, military record, portraits of early settlers and prominent men etc, Part 116

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Publication date: 1884
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DANIEL BAUGHMAN was born in Pennsylvania May 13, 1797, son of David and Catharine Baughman, of German descent. Mr. Baughman had no advantages of schools, being compelled to stay at home to labor from his childhood. At twenty-five he married Elizabeth Wyner. They had nine children (all deceased but Louis and John). Mr. Baughman came to Ohio when a child and to this county in 1830, entering 167 acres in Salem Township, himself, John Nichols, John Mann and A. B. Inman then being the only settlers in the township. Having lost his first wife by death Mr. Baughman married Rachel Brown in 1835, she afterward becoming an invalid and passing away. For the past seven years he has resided with his granddaughter, Mrs. Sarah M. Kauble, who cares for him without com- pensation. Mr. Baughman was a farmer and hunter; is now the oldest man in the township, and one of the oldest settlers in the county.

SAMUEL BECHTEL, son of Benjamin and Rebecca (Myers) Bechtel, was born in Bucks County, Penn., November 2, 1825. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and of German ancestry, emigrating to Ohio in 1829, and to Wayne County in 1852, then moving to Whiteside County, Ill., where they both died. Their children were Samuel, Ephraim, Solomon, Helena, Catharine, Mary, Nancy, and three others deceased. The father died about 1855, aged fifty-nine, the mother in 1861, aged seventy -three years. Samuel Bechtel was brought up on the farm, where he was engaged till his marriage to Margaret Long, June 24, 1847. He then left his father's home and rented land in Wayne County for several years, moving to Illinois in 1855, to receive an inheritance of 120 acres of land. His · father dying without making a will to this effect, he returned to Ohio in 1858, a wiser and a poorer man. In 1860, he purchased forty acres of his present farm, and has since added forty more, besides assisting his son Orren to forty acres. The farm is in a good state of cultivation, valued at $75 per acre. Mrs. Bechtel was a daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Rutter) Long, natives of Maryland and of English extraction. Her grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier, suffering much privation during his term of service. Her parents are both deceased, and but three of their eleven children are living, viz .: John, Washington and Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. Bechtel are parents of seven children-John, Samuel T., Orren M. and Arilla J. (twins), Barbara, Elmer E., John and Alvin, the two latter deceased. In politics, Mr. Bechtel is a Democrat, and both are members of the Baptist Church.

ORREN M. BECHTEL, son of the above, was born in Marion County, Ohio, April 9, 1853. He was educated in the district schools, and remained at home with his parents till his marriage, December 25, 1882, to Miss Emarilla Southward, daughter of James and Maria Southward. He pur- chased forty acres of land from his father in 1877, paying $1,700 for the

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same, adding twenty acres more in 1883. In 1882, he erected a good two- story frame house at a cost of $500. His farm is well-improved and stocked with good grades. Mr. Bechtel is a Democrat and an industrious young farmer. Mrs. B. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

PERRY BRASHARES is a native of Seneca County, Ohio, born July 19, 1841. He is a son of Truman and Elizabeth (Karns) Brashares, na- tives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively, and of German descent. His parents were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and soon after located in Seneca County, where the father died in 1350, aged fifty-seven years; the mother in 1869, aged sixty-three years. Perry Brashares worked upon a farm in his native county and in Illinois till 1861, enlisting in September of that year in Company K, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and en- tering the service. He participated in the engagement at Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Stone River, Liberty Gap and Chickamauga. He was taken prisoner at the latter place and confined at Libby Prison six weeks, Danville four months, Andersonville six months, suffering untold hardships -then to Florence, S. C., where he was exchanged February, 1865. He was married. March 12,1867, to Miss Olive Mullholand, daughter of Hugh and Mary (Young) Mullholand, early settlers of this county. She was born September 8, 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Brashares are parents of four children -Della, Mary, Hugh and June. For several years Mr. Brashares rented land. He purchased seventy acres in Crawford Township, where he resided six years, disposing of his farm in 1879. In 1881, he procured his present farm of forty-five acres, paying $2,150-now valuing it at $75 per acre. Mr. Brashares is a Democrat, and a worthy and industrious citizen.

WILLIAM BRISTOLL, banker and merchant, Wharton, was born in Richland Township March 8, 1837. His parents, Ira and Sarah (Smith) Bristol], were natives of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. They removed to Ohio and in 1832-33, settled in Richland Township, this county, where Mr. Bristoll entered eighty acres of land. This original purchase he increased to 220 acres of valuable land. He was a prominent and influ- ential citizen. His death took place in 1873, at the age of eighty years. Mrs. B. is also deceased. To their union nine children were born: Margery, Silas S., Huldah M., Polly, Chester, Charlotte, David, William and Harriet. Mr. Bristoll, the subject of this sketch, was reared in his native place and educated in the common schools. At the age of seventeen, he began as a clerk in his father's store, and became identified with his father's extensive trade. In 1862, he started a small store for himself near the railroad, and kept a small stock of dry goods, groceries, etc. One year later, he erected a store room, in which he continued in business with unusual success for five years. About 1870, he resumed the dry goods business and now has the largest establishment in the village. In 1875, he established the Richland Deposit Bank in connection with his store. He has a large deposit patronage, and enjoys the confidence and respect of the people. Mr. Bristoll is a part owner in the "Bristoll Block," containing three store rooms, which was erected at a cost of $8,000 or $9,000. Mr. Bristoll owns the store room he occupies and a half interest in the one occupied by W. A. Bristol. Some years ago, he built the Wharton Warehouse, which he conducted several years. He also owns a farm of 215 acres, a saw and planing mill, besides other village property. Mr. Bristoll began in business with the small sum of $150, but has by energy and good business management acquired large wealth. He is a gentleman of public and private enterprise, and every legiti- mate movement that is intended to benefit or enrich the county always receives

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his cordial support. He is a prominent Republican and has been called upon to fill various offices of his township. He served as Justice of the Peace nine years, Township Clerk and Treasurer each one year; member of the School Board and Town Council and other offices. January 1, 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah, daughter of Peter and Charlotte Lockwood. To this union ten children have been born; of these seven are living-Ira P., Burl B., William S., Mary F., Ettie B., Josie F. and an infant; Lillie, Jasper and an infant are deceased. Mr. Bristoll and family are earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN N. BROWN, son of Abraham and Francis (Coon) Brown, is a native of this county, born May 8, 1836. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively, and of mixed and German nationality. His paternal grandfather was captured by the Indians in the war of 1812, and never returned. His maternal grandfather was in the same war. Mr. Brown's father came to Ohio in 1826, stopping in Marion County two years, then moving to this county, entering eighty acres of land -- owning at one time 160. The children of the family were Henry, Elizabeth, Sarah, John, Esther A., William, Jacob, Catharine, Letitia, Mary F. and Susan-three latter deceased. The mother died in 1870, aged sixty-five; the father Jan- uary 26, 1880, aged seventy-six; he was for several years a member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Brown was reared on a farm and engaged in the work of the same until he grew to manhood. October 22, 1857, he married Miss Lydia Beery, daughter of Jonathan and Magdaline (Coefman) Beery, early settlers in this county, the latter still a resident at Mccutchen . ville. Three children resulted from this marriage-Austin M., Laura E. and Eliza A. After his marriage, Mr. Brown rented land several years and then purchased a farm of 100 acres in Mifflin Township, where he resided ten years. He then disposed of his first purchase and bought his present farm of 120 acres, paying $6,000. His farm is in good repair, valued at $65 per acre. Mr. Brown has been a hard laborer all his life. January 1, 1850, he claims to have split 774 oak rails. He is a Republican and mem- ber of the United Brethren Church. Mrs. Brown is a member of the Evangelical Church.

S. L. CLARK, M. D., was born in Carroll County, Ohio, February 13, 1827. His parents, Andrew and Catharine (Cole) Clark, were natives of New Jersey and of Holland descent. His grandparents came from Holland many years ago. His parents removed from Washington County, Penn., to Carroll County, Ohio, in 1821. They had a family of nine children, of whom Dr. Clark is the youngest. Mr. Clark was for three months a sol- dier in the war of 1812; he died at the age of eighty-nine years, and his wife eighty-seven years. Dr. Clark had one brother, Andrew H., who be- came an eminent physician and died in Huron County, Ohio, in 1832, of the cholera. Dr. Clark received his education principally at an academy at Carrollton .. At the age of eighteen he began the study of medicine un- der Dr. C. V. McMillen, and graduated at the Cleveland Regular Medical Col- lege in 1853; he established himself first at Patterson, Hardin County, and two years later removed to Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, remaining there until May, 1877, when he came to Whartonsburg. The Doctor has established a lucrative practice, and enjoys the confidence and respect of the people; he is a well-read and successful physician. In early days, when milk sickness was so prevalent, he had an extensive practice in the treatment of that dis- ease. So successful was his medical treatment of that disease that his counsel was sought by physicians over a large portion of Central Ohio. In

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1879-80, he visited the Territories of Wyoming, Utah, Montana and Idaho. He was appointed and served six months as physician at the "Crow Indian Agency." In 1881, he opened a drug store where he now resides, and en- joys a prosperous business. May 4, 1852, he was married to Miss Mary C. Burson, daughter of Dr. A. F. Burson, of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio. One son was born to this union Charles F., now in attendance at the Cincinnati College of Medicine. Mrs. Clark died May 5, 1879. Dr. Clark married Mrs. Rachel Cole, widow of Abraham Cole. Mrs. Clark had three children by her former husband-Frank, Rufus and Sherman. Dr. Clark owns, be- sides his property bere, the largest store room in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio. He began life with few means, and by close application to his profession has acquired a handsome competence. He is an honorable and highly respect- ed citizen.

SYLVANUS R. COATES, Postmaster and hardware merchant, Whar- ton, was born in Portage County, Ohio, July 17, 1844; he is a son of U. B. and Mary A. (Randolph) Coates, both natives of Ohio and of English an- cestry. They removed from Portage to Wyandot County in 1848. They had three children-Sylvanus R., Moses G. and Emaline F. Mr. Coates now resides at Mansfield, Ohio. Mrs. C. died in 1873, aged forty-nine. Our subject obtained his education in the common schools. He remained at home till of age, when he began renting land and followed it until about 1869. September 24, 1864, he was married to Miss Sarah Starr, daughter of John and Eve (Shade) Starr, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Coates have no children. Mrs. Coates departed this life in 1868, at the age of twenty-four years. Mr. C. again married, December 29, 1869, to Miss Minerva Matteson, daughter of Job and Hannah (Messenger) Matteson, by whom he has had five children, viz .: Wheeler H., born October 16, 1871; Hannah, February 1, 1874; Norris M., August 17, 1875; Oliver G., De- cember 21, 1879; Jesse S., May 3, 1883. Hannah died February 7, 1874, aged six days. In 1869, Mr. Coates purchased property in Wharton, and the same year erected a frame store. He was engaged in the grocery and provision trade for nine years, and in 1878 formed a partnership with Mr. Wallace under the firm name of Coates & Wallace. This firm keeps a large and well-selected stock of hardware, stoves, etc., and enjoys a large and successful trade. Since 1869, Mr. Coates bas filled the office of Post- master and with credit to himself. He owns two lots, and is now erecting a fine residence that will cost $2,500. Mr. Coates is an active business man and an enterprising and highly respected citizen. He is a Republican in politics, and although in a strong Democratic township, he has held vari- ous local offices.

ISAAC H. COLE was born in Hardin County, Ohio, November 25, 1839. He is a son of William, Sr., and Mary A. (Shupe) Cole, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively, and of German descent. They were married in Fairfield County and soon after removed to Hardin County, where they resided about ten years, coming to this county in 1847, locating in Richland Township, where they owned at one time 240 acres. Of their twelve children ten are living-Hiram, Louis A., Isaac H., Lydia A., Will- iam, Phillip, Mary M., Dora and Elnora. Jemelia and Lorena are de- ceased. The mother died in 1881, aged sixty-six years; the father in 1882, aged seventy-eight. Isaac Cole, the subject of this sketch, was fairly edu- cated and remained with his parents till March 4, 1862, when he enlisted in Company K, Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and entered the war, taking part in the engagements at McDowell, Strasburg, Cross Keys,

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Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mission Ridge and many minor actions, serv- ing three years, lying in hospital nine months, traveling 3,000 miles and being honorably discharged April 2, 1865. Returning home, Mr. Cole was married, April 2, 1868, to Miss Nancy J. Mckenzie, daughter of Alexander and Nancy (Lamb) Mckenzie, natives of Massachusetts and New York re- spectively, coming to Ohio in 1860, locating where Mr. Cole now resides. Their two children were Nancy J. and Fayette. Mr. Mckenzie died in 1872, aged seventy, and his wife in 1875, aged sixty nine. Mrs. Cole's grandfather Mckenzie was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, fighting with the British, having left Scotland for that purpose. Being captured by the Americans, he never returned to his native country. Mr. and Mrs. Cole have six children -- Laura A., Adie A., Wilda M., Ella L., Wheeler W., Clara B. Mrs. Cole inherited forty acres, and Mr. Cole purchased forty acres in 1878. He built a neat cottage, costing $900, in 1873, and a large barn, costing $1,200, in 1880. He is a stanch Democrat; served as Trustee two years, as Clerk three years. Both he and Mrs. Cole are mem- bers of the Church of God.

LEWIS A. COLE, son of William and Mary A. (Shupe) Cole, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, December 29, 1837. He resided with his parents, going to school and working on the farm till twenty-one, when he began life for himself. In 1861, he purchased forty acres of his present farm, which now comprises 120 acres, most of which he has cleared and improved, and which he now values at $100 per acre. In 1864, Mr. Cole enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Regiment Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, and participated in the battle at Franklin, Tenn., after- ward doing guard duty, spending six months in hospital at Camp Dennison, receiving his discharge June 4, 1865. Mr. Cole was married, April 7, 1864, to Miss Susanna Crites, daughter of Jonas and Mary Crites (see sketch), and nine children were born to them-Mary E., October 25, 1866; Harrison S., July 16, 1868; Elida J., August 13, 1870; Amanda L., Sep- tember 7, 1872; Harmon A., September 24, 1874; Volumina C., December 3. 1876; John H., October 13, 1880; Harlan F., April 24, 1883; William I., February 3, 1865; the latter is deceased, his death having occurred July 28, 1868. Mr. Cole is a thorough farmer, and a strong Democrat. He and Mrs. Cole are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Cole was born January 27, 1844, and is an agreeable lady.

JONAS CRITES was born in Stark County, Ohio, November 9, 1816. His parents, William and Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Crites, came to this county in 1836, and entered 400 acres of land in this township, where they lived many years, dying in Sandusky County, Ohio. Of eight children, three are living-Sarah, George and Jonas. Jonas, our subject, began life for him- self at twenty-two, working for wages several years, until his marriage, July 5, 1842, to Miss Mary Walter, of Lebanon County, Penn., daughter of Peter and Barbara Walter, born February 13, 1814. They had four children-Susan, wife of L. A. Cole; Amanda, wife of Isaac Moore; Eliza- beth, wife of William Corbin; Simon P., who died in his eleventh year. Mr. Crites inherited 120 acres, 80 of which now comprise his present farm, on which he has resided thirty-six years, having made all the improvements, always being an industrious citizen. He was formerly a Whig, but now a Republican. He was formerly a member of the Evangelical Church, but he and Mrs. Crites are now both members of the United Brethren Church.

W. W. DUFFIELD, a native of Washington Township, Licking Co., Ohio, was born August 5, 1825. His parents, Samuel and Nancy (Gill-

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breath) Duffield, were natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish-English and Scotch ancestry. They removed to Licking County, Ohio, about 1808, where Mr. Duffield died in 1829; his widow survived him until January 6, 1857, when she died at the age of seventy-two years. To their union nine chil- dren were born, viz., Loisa, Robert, George, Hannah, John, Maria, Samuel G., W. W. and Kesiah. Mrs. Duffield had three uncles who were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. Mr. Duffield, the subject of this notice, was reared to manhood in his native place. His father dying when he was a boy, he was obliged to support his mother, which he did by working by the month and day. November 18, 1846, he was married to Mary A. Collins, daughter of John and Mary (Morrisson) Collins, natives of New Jersey, who moved to Licking County, Ohio, in 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Duffield have two children-Margaret J. (wife of W. L. Rummel) and John L. In Octo- ber, 1861, Mr. Duffield removed to Wyandot County, and located on his present farm, which contains 120 acres. This farm Mr. Duffield has cleared and well improved. He is engaged in keeping Spanish Merino sheep and Durham cattle. His farm, with the commodious buildings which he has erected, is valued at $125 per acre. He began life with but $200, and by his perseverance and energy has acquired property to the amount of $16,- 000. Mr. Duffield served as Trustee of the township ten years, and is now filling that office. He is Treasurer of the Richland Grange, No. 72, and is also identified with the I. O. O. F.

ABRAHAM FULK, son of John and Sarah (Curtz) Fulk, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, January 22, 1832. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent, early settlers of Ohio, living and dying in the above county. His father was twice married, and had twenty- one children, seven living. His mother died in 1850; his father in 1876,

aged seventy-two years. Mr. Fulk walked four miles to attend school in a log schoolhouse; worked on the farm till twenty years of age; worked at the carpenter's trade two years, and in 1855 purchased his present farm of forty acres, which he has since cleared and improved, now valuing it at $75 per acre. In 1861, Mr. Fulk enlisted in Company F, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and fought in the battles at Franklin, Strasburg, Cross Keys, Cedar Mountain, Manassas Junction, Bull Run (second), Chan- cellorsville, Gettysburg and others. He was wounded quite severely at Get- tysburg, and slightly wounded at Chancellorsville. Having served three years, he was honorably discharged October 15, 1864, and now receives a pension of $30 per month. Mr. Fulk was married August 25, 1855, to Miss Anna Shell, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Leigly) Shell, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. His maternal grandfather was a German soldier. Mr. and Mrs. Fulk are parents of four children-John, Jacob, Frank and Joseph. Mrs. Fulk was born December 18, 1831. Both she and Mr. Fulk are members of the United Brethren Church, he being a Republican in politics.

ALEXANDER J. GREEK, of the firm of Kime & Greek, was born in Ridge Township May 20, 1850. He is a son of George and Rebecca (Har- rison) Greek, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. They removed to Fairfield County, Ohio; thence to Ridge Township, this county, in 1832. Mr. Greek entered 160 acres of land, to which he added by subsequent purchases till he owned at one time 294 acres. He is the father of thirteen children, viz., Martha, Hannah, Jonathan, Harrison, Eliza, Jacob, William, George, Delilah, Mary A. J., Sarah and an infant. Mr. Greek resides on the old homestead, in the seventy-seventh year of his

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age; Mrs. Greek is now seventy-three years of age. Alexander was reared to manhood on the farm, and educated in the common schools. He spent two years teaching school, after which he learned and followed the carpen- ter trade until 1877. After farming two years, he returned to his trade, and formed a partnership with A. L. Kime, engaging in the furniture bnsi- ness. Mr. Greek, besides his interest in the firm, owns a house and lot on Main street valued at $1,800. He is a Democrat in politics, and a mem- ber of the School Board. December 22, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Ella, daughter of Henry and Sarah Kime. Mrs. Greek was born December 20, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Greek have three children, viz .: Grace, born September 22, 1879; Asa F., born May 17, 1881; and Wheeler C., born September 7, 1883.

Z. W. HARRIS was born July 9, 1810. He is a native of New York, and son of Z. W. and Abagail (Madison) Harris, natives of Rhode Island, and of English and Welsh ancestry. His grandfather Harris was a Com- missary in the Revolution, and his father a soldier of 1812. His parents came to Ohio in 1824, and settled in Huron County. Their children were Daniel, Andrew, James, William, Z. W., Sarah, Almira and Mary. The father died, aged sixty-three; and the mother in 1867. Mr. Harris obtained some education, and at the age of twelve was employed by a mer- chant of New Haven, Ohio, with whom he remained eight years. Return- ing home, he worked on the farm with his father till thirty-three. He married Miss Angeline Eastlick January 8, 1847, she being the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Striker) Eastlick, natives of New York, and of English and German ancestry. Her grandfather Eastlick served seven years in the Revolutionary war. Her parents settled in Crawford County, Ohio, in 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have had thirteen children, ten living-Rosilla; Eliza, wife of James Young; Anna, wife of John Ludick; Sarah, wife of Edward Gilland (deceased); Catharine, wife of Byron Mclaughlin; Angeline, William, John, Frank and Eva. The deceased are Mary E., Alice A. and James. Mr. Harris came to his present farm in 1852. He made all the improvements; built a good house in 1880 and another in 1883, the first having burned September 25. 1882; has cleared about 200 acres of forest land, now owning eighty acres, valued at $65 per acre. Mr. Harris is a Democrat, old in the cause, and a respected citizen. For the past sixteen years he has been losing the use of his lower limbs.

CHARLES W. HOSTLER, a native of York County, Penn., was born May 28, 1832. His parents, John and Sarah (Waltermire) Hostler, were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. They came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1838, and settled on a farm, where Mr. Hostler now resides, in the eightieth year of his age. Mrs. H. departed this life in 1841. They were the parents of twelve children; of these, five are living. Mr. Hostler, our subject, remained at home until eighteen years of age, and assisted in clearing up the homestead. March 30, 1854, he was married to Miss Mary J. Sterling, daughter of Jacob and Jane (Grimes) Sterling, who were early settlers in Hancock County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hostler are the parents of six children, two of whom are living-Sarah E., wife of George Rinebarger; and Theodore. The deceased are Jacob F., Harlan L. and William A. Mr. Hostler followed jobbing and clearing until 1878, and during that time cleared 250 acres of heavy forest land. In September, 1883, he leased the hotel in Wharton, which he still conducts. He owns a house and lot on Franklin street, valued at $800. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are respected people.

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The History of Wyandot County, Ohio, containing a history of the county, its townships, towns general and local statistics, military record, portraits of early settlers and prominent men etc, Part 116

Author: Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Chicago, Leggett, Conaway Number of Pages: 1072

Author:
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago, Leggett, Conaway
Number of Pages: 1072