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March 22, 1864, he entered the hospital at Frederick City, and subsequently was removed to the Marine Hospital at Cincinnati. He was honorably discharged July 9, 1864. He returned home, and February 2, 1865, he was united in marriage with Miss Augusta C., daughter of Charles and Mary Passet. To them five children have been born, viz., Luella L .. Herschell, George G., Walter and Frank. In 1572, Mr. Rummell moved to Wharton, and purchased a grocery, which he conducted until 1876. The following year, he bought a drug store, and continued in business one year. Since his retirement from the drug business, he has occupied the position of ticket and freight agent of the Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railroad. He owns a farm of 120 acres, beside village property. Politically he is a Democrat. He served as
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Township Clerk one year, and as Notary Public since 1877. He is a mem- ber of the I. O. O. F., and is a worthy and respected citizen.
ALBERT J. SHELLHOUSE was born in this county June 9, 1837. He is a son of George and Sarah (Wayman) Shellhouse, who settled in this county in 1825. His grandfather had his thumb blown off in acting as can- non "thumbsman " in the war of 1812. The children of this family are all living, namely, Albert J., John, George W., Charles A., Edward, William, Emily J., Frank M., Lucius M. and Smith. Their father died in 1865, aged fifty-three. Their mother is still a resident of Tymochetee Township. Albert J. resided with his parents and worked by month and job work till his marriage, which occurred September 30, 1858. He married Miss Lydia A. Cole, daughter of William, Sr., and Anna Cole, three children being born to them-Ellis M., born June 10. 1859; Perry T., January 16, 1861; Corral M., January 18, 1863. Mr. Shellhouse rented land several years, purchas- ing forty acres in 1865. In 1875, he bought his present home of forty acres, which he has cleared and improved. He has also dealt somewhat in lumber and live stock since 1865. In 1864, Mr. Shellhouse enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, participating in no engagements, doing special duty till his dis- charge in 1865. Mr. Shellhouse is a Democrat, and served as Trustee in Richland Township.
JOHN STERLING, a native of Carroll County, Ohio, was born Janu- ary 14, 1823. He is a son of Jacob and Jane (Grimes) Sterling, natives of Ohio, and of Irish parents, who came from Ireland at an early day. Mr. Sterling, the father of our subject, was born in 1802, and Mrs. S. in the year 1800. They were the parents of seven children, viz., Clarissa, John, George, Samuel, Mary J., James and Solomon. Mr. Sterling departed this life in 1845, and his widow in 1880. John Sterling removed with his par- ents to Hancock County in 1839, and there spent the remainder of his early life. He assisted to build the first schoolhouse in the district where his parents settled. At the age of twenty-one, he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed until his removal to Wharton in 1855. He then engaged as workman in a saw mill, and in 1858, in partnership with his brother George, purchased a steam saw mill, which they ran successfully for two or three years, when his brother withdrew from the firm and he contin- ued in the business till 1865, at which time his mill property was destroyed by fire. He immediately rebuilt at a cost of $2,500, adding a grist mill department, with two run of buhrs. In 1876, he sold this property, and three years later purchased the saw and planing mill which he now owns and conducts. He first purchased land near Wharton in 1857. To this purchase, which consisted of eighty acres, he made additions till he owned 200 acres. Of this tract he now owns 79 acres. In 1880, he erected his residence in the village at a cost of $1,500. Mr. Sterling began life a poor man, but by untiring energy and perseverance he has accumulated the hand- some competence of $10,000. He is an honorable and upright citizen, and fully merits the esteem in which he is held. March 23, 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Waltermire, daughter of George and Mahalia (Edgell) Waltermire. Of nine children born to this union, three are living, viz., John H., Clarissa C. and S. A. Douglas. The deceased are Francis M., who died in a Southern prison during the war; James W., who died from a disease contracted while in the war; Rebecca J. and three infants. Mr. Sterling is a Democrat in politics. He served as Trustee several years; Clerk and Treasurer of the township each one term; Justice of the Peace
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two terms; and at present Mayor of the village. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is acting in the capacity of Class Leader.
SOLOMON SPOON is a native of Perry County, Penn., born April 28, 1802, to Melcher and Christina Spoon, of German parentage. When a young man, he went to New York State, stopping six years; came to Ohio in 1835, and came to this county in 1841, settling near Wharton, where he purchased forty acres and entered forty more. Having no home, he slept under a hickory tree one night with the wolves howling about him-then having a family of eight children. His marriage to Hannah Cooney oc- curred in 1825, and resulted in the birth of thirteen-Abraham, George W. (deceased), Daniel, David F., Solomon, Samuel (deceased), William. Re- becca, Jacob, Mary A., Levi and Elizabeth (both deceased) and Reuben. Mrs. Spoon died February 25, 1859, aged fifty-four years, and our subject was married in November, 1861, to Mrs. Mary A. Case, widow of David Case (formerly widow of William Bennett), and daughter of Abraham Cole. She was born January 29, 1813, in Fairfield County, Ohio, her parents coming to Richland Township in 1835, and entering over two sections of land. Her father died in 1844. Her first marriage was celebrated in 1846; they resided in Delaware County, Ohio, and had five chil- dren-Sarah E., Ransom, Verninda, Jerusha and William R., the latter deceased. Mr. Bennett was killed by a falling tree October 25, 1845. Her marriage to Mr. Case occurred in 1851, two children resulting-Luellen and Elnora M., both deceased. Mr. Case died of consumption in 1857, aged fifty-five years. Mrs. Spoon inherited eighty acres of her father's estate and a dowry from her first husband. Mr. S. has disposed of his farm, and purchased town property in Wharton, where he now resides. He is an " old-time" Democrat, the oldest resident in the village and among the oldest in the township. He is a member of the Church of God; his wife. of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
DANIEL SPOON was born in Cumberland County, Penn., January 10, 1830, son of Solomon and Hannah Spoon (see sketch). Mr. Spoon worked for his parents as usually done till twenty-one years of age. He was married, March 13, 1853, to Miss Barbara Bernheisel, daughter of Henry and Susanna Bernheisel, six children resulting from their union: Francis L., who died aged nine months; Emmil A .; Henrietta, wife of Harlow Smith; Lucretia, wife of Thomas Shepherd; Emory and Wheeler. Mrs. Spoon was born June 12, 1833. In 1852, Mr. Spoon purchased forty-seven acres near Wharton, where he resided six years. He subsequently sold out, and bought eighty-two acres near Carey, which he also disposed of, purchas- ing 120 acres of his present farm in 1863. To this he has added till he now owns 340 acres-the largest in the township-provided with a magnificent residence, costing $8,000 in 1882, and a fine " bank " barn, costing $1,500 in 1880. In 1864, Mr. Spoon enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in the battle at Frank- lin, Tenn., and doing garrison duty during the remainder of his terni of service, receiving his discharge in 1865. He is a Democrat in politics; both he and wife being members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
DAVID F. SPOON, son of Solomon Spoon, was born in this township November 15, 1834. He purchased eighty acres of land in 1856, residing on the same in Crusoe style three years. He was married August 25, 1859, to Mary A. Rineberger, daughter of Michael and Susan (Miller) Rineberger, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. Her parents settled in
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Richland County in an early day ; her mother is now deceased ; her father resides at her home in his eighty-second year. Mr. and Mrs. Spoon have six children, five living -- Elmer E., born September 25, 1861 ; George L., February 19, 1863 ; Rosilla J., October 9, 1864; Melvin E., March 21, 1867 ; Olive E., March 20, 1865 ; Essa L., December 26, 1876. Rosilla J. was accidentally burned to death December 14, 1879. Mrs. Spoon was born May 7, 1838. Mr. Spoon has always been a hard worker, having cleared not less than 120 acres of land. He now owns 65 acres of valuable land, besides lots and residences in Upper Sandusky, Forest and Kirby. He is now (1883) erecting a neat dwelling at a cost of $1,650. In 1864, Mr. Spoon enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and took part in the battles at Nashville, Spring Hill, Columbia, and others. He was confined in the hospital at Nashville seven days, receiving his discharge in July, 1865. Mr. Spoon is a Dem- ocrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Church of God, of which he was formerly a Deacon and Class Leader.
HIRAM TAFT, one of the pioneers of this county, was born in Scho- harie County, N. Y., February 18, 1806. He is a son of Cruff and Rhoda (Crowell) Taft, natives of Rhode Island and New York respectively, prob- ably of Welsh ancestry-a family tradition averring that three brothers came from Wales in an early day. His parents are both deceased. At the age of sixteen, Mr. Taft began life for himself, learning the carpenter's trade, which he followed about forty-five years. In 1844, he came to Ohio with his family, and located on his present farm, then 120 acres, now 167. This farm was then a forest -- the camping ground for wolves and wild cats, but is now in a high state of cultivation and improvement, valued at $75 per acre. His dwelling, built by himself in 1847, was the first frame build- ing in the township. Mr. Taft was married, January 10, 1830, to Miss Polly Quackenbush, daughter of Cornelius and Rhoda (Carley) Quackenbush, of Holland descent. Her parents were among the first settlers of New York, her father being a soldier in the war of 1812. Mrs. Taft is the eldest of nine children, being born February 14, 1811. Mr. and Mrs. Taft are the parents of five children-Elizabeth J., deceased wife of Benjamin Ward ; M. Adelia, wife of Jonathan Bailey ; Rhoda, deceased wife of John W. Wenner ; Marian C., wife of Edwin Claflin ; Alta E., wife of William Kirkland. Mr. Taft has been a hard laborer, has cleared much land, and constructed many buildings in this and other counties. He is a Democrat, and was formerly a member of the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Taft is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Forest.
EZRA H. VAN BUREN, a native of Albany County, N. Y., was born March 10, 1843. His parents, Daniel and Catherine (Chesebrough) Van Buren, were natives of New York, and of English and German ancestors, and distant relatives of President Van Buren. Mr. Van Buren's father died and his mother was left with eight children, and came to Ohio with five of them in 1859. The names of the children are Saxton, Martin, William H., Mary J., Sarah, Huldah, Ezra and Hannah. Of these, Saxton, Martin and Ezra are living. Mrs. Van Buren departed this life in 1879, at the ripe age of seventy-six years. Ezra was brought up on a farm, and educated in the district schools. In 1862, he enlisted to serve in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He partic- ipated in the battles of Winchester, Strasburg, Fisher's Hill, New Market, and a number of other engagements, during which time he served under Gens. Millroy, Hunter, Siegel and Sheridan. He was taken a prisoner at
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the engagement at Winchester, and after a month's confinement at Rich- mond was released. He was again captured at High Bridge, and paroled at the surrender of Lee, and was honorably discharged in June, 1865. November, 1865, he married Miss Clarinda, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Jackson, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Van Buren have one son, Henry J., born October 5, 1866. Mrs. Van Buren died in 1867, and two years later Mr. Van Buren married Miss Elizabeth Hendrickson, daughter of Thomas Hendrickson. Mr. Van Buren purchased, in 1866, a farm of thirty-seven acres near Forest, Ohio, and resided there until 1871, when he removed to his present farm, which contains 232 acres, valued at $70 per acre. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he is prominently identified. He is a successful farmer, and an active and esteemed citizen.
MARTIN VAN BUREN, born in Otsego County, N. Y., January 18, 1836, is a son of Daniel and Catharine (Chesebrough) Van Buren, and, being thrown upon his own resources at an early age, received but a limited education. He worked for a number of years by day and month, engaging to some extent, while yet a young man, in the lumber business in Canada. In 1865, he married Miss Dianna Funk, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Rosenberger) Funk, this wife dying in 1873, leaving one child, Mary A., born December 9, 1868. Mr. Van Buren then married, in 1875, Maria M. Alter, daughter of Joseph and Margaret C. (Dinsmore) Alter, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch-Irish descent. The children by this marriage are: R. Carl, born September 15, 1876; H. Kent, May 18, 1879; M. Ethel, December 6, 1881; Hattie E., April 30, 1883. Mrs. Van Buren was born
August. 2, 1848. Mr. Van Buren rented land a few years, and then pur- cbased land in Richland Township. He subsequently disposed of this and purchased forty acres in Hancock County, later adding ten acres. In 1882, he again sold out, and purchased his present farm of 1632 acres for $11,000. He is a good farmer, and makes a specialty of fine stock and Poland-China hogs. Iu political faith, Mr. Van Buren is an Independent. He and his wife are both members of the Congregational Church at Findlay, Ohio.
JAMES P. WARD (deceased) was born at Akron, Ohio, in 1808. His parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth (Beech) Ward, were natives of Virginia, and of English and Irish extraction, respectively. They settled at Akron soon after their marriage, Mr. Ward being engaged in the Iron Mills at that place. James P., our subject, obtained a good education, and engaged in teaching several terms. He also worked as molder in the foundry for some time, and later was employed as Captain of a canal boat plying be- tween Cleveland and Cincinnati. He came to this county in 1840, and pur- chased forty acres, at the time of his death owning 160. Mr. Ward was married, March 19, 1843, to Olive J. Baker, daughter of Christopher and Rachel (Berry) Baker, who settled in this county in 1824. They were natives of Virginia, Mrs. Baker's father having been an English Colonel in the Revolutionary war, her husband a soldier in the war of 1812. Mrs. Ward's father was a prominent farmer after and a miller before coming to this county. He was the father of eleven children, five of whom are now living. He died in 1848, aged sixty-three; the mother in 1875, aged eighty- one years. Mr. and Mrs. Ward were the parents of twelve children, eight living -- Elizabeth E., wife of J. D. Wickiser; Alphonzo C., La Fayette B., Spencer O., Howard O., Carl B., Emma E. and Roscoe P. The deceased are Cleopatra R., Walter S., Alice and an infant. Their mother was born May 4, 1826. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Ward came to his widow's pres-
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ent farm, which he subsequently developed to a remarkable extent, building fine barn and brick residence in 1879. He was highly esteemed as a citi- zen; served as Trustee many years; began life poor, but left an estate of $20.000. He died November 25, 1880. Mrs. Ward still resides on the homestead with her three youngest children.
JOHN WENTZ was born in this county December 18, 1839. His par- ents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Copenheffer) Wentz, were natives of Pennsylva- nia, and of German descent. They came to Ohio in 1837, and entered eighty acres of land, where our subject now resides. They had eight chil- dren-Andrew, Jacob, Louisa, Levi, John, Jesse, William and Henry, the two latter deceased. The father was a weaver by trade; he died in 1854, aged fifty-eight years; the mother in 1883, aged eighty-five years. Mr. Wentz obtained a good education, and worked upon the farm and railroad till he enlisted in the army, August 18, 1862. He joined Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was engaged at Winchester, Martinsburg, Berryville, Snicker's Gap, Cedar Creek, Hatcher's Run, High Bridge and many skirmishes, serving two years and nine months. He was wounded in the engagement at High Bridge, and was detained at the hospital at Philadelphia two months, after which he was discharged. He married Savilla Cowdry February 24, 1866, she being the daughter of William and Mary (Bruce) Cowdry, then residents of Michigan, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Wentz are parents of three children-Olive, born February 17, 1868; Edith, November 9, 1870; Walter V., April 24, 1881. Mr. Wentz inherited twenty-five acres of the homestead, where he now resides, having added to his inheritance till he now owns eighty-nine acres, well-stocked and improved, valued at $80 per acre. His dwelling cost $1,200 in 1880, and his barn $500 in 1872. He is a Republican, and mem- ber of the Church of God; Elder at present. On account of wounds received in the war, he receives a pension of $8 per month.
J. D. WICKISER was born in Richland Township April 28, 1843, and is a son of Albert and Sabrina (McKay) Wickiser. He passed his early life upon a farm, and received his education in the common schools. In 1864, he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of Columbia, Franklin and Nashville, Tenn., and was honorably discharged July 14, 1865. He re- turned home, and, October 11, 1866, was married to Miss Ellen Ward, daughter of J. P. and Olive J. (Baker) Ward, who settled in this township in 1843. They were the parents of seven children, viz., Stella F., Wini- fred O., Bertha, John Nelson and Cecil M. Edith and Agnes are deceased. Mrs. Wickiser was born January 7, 1844. Mr. Wickiser owns a farm of eighty-four acres, well improved and highly cultivated. In 1877, he erected a residence at a cost of $1,200. His farm, with its improvements, is one of the best in the township. In 1883, he and A. C. Kirby erected a fine brick block in Wharton, Mr. W. occupying the east room with a stock of groceries and provisions. He was previously engaged in undertaking and the furniture business. He is an active, enterprising citizen, and well known in the county as a veterinary surgeon. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R., and also of the Grange. He served as Township Trus- tee four years, and as Land Appraiser in 1880. Politically, he is Demo- cratic.
ALBERT WICKISER. This worthy pioneer was born in Luzerne County, Penn., February 24, 1808. His parents were Conrad and Lydia (Wicks) Wickiser, natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively, and
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of German and English descent. They came to Perry County, Ohio, in 1810, soon after removing to Delaware County, and to this county in 1834. They entered 120 acres, and had eleven children, four now living. Mr. Wickiser obtained a limited education. He worked for daily wages till his marriage to Miss Sabrina Mckay, September 15, 1833. Her parents were Charles and Hannah (Butler) McKay, natives of New York and New Hamp- shire respectively. They settled in Brown County in 1823, and in 1841 re- moved to Illinois, where they both died. Mr. and Mrs. Wickiser are the parents of fifteen children-Mary E., Irena, Charles W., Jacob W., John D., William M. B., Daniel W., Rhoda J., Sarah M., Marinda N., Hester A., Milton D. L., Albert H., Ossian E. and Phillip E. Their mother was born in York State May 11, 1818. In 1835, Mr. W. entered forty acres of land in this township, he and his wife being now the only ones living of his date of settlement. He being disabled many years, Mrs. W. supported the fam- ily by weaving. Both are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and have been Christians fifty years. In politics, Mr. W. is a Jacksonian Dem- ocrat.
D. B. WILLIAMS, son of John and Rebecca (Cope) Williams, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 2, 1830. His parents were natives of Ohio and Virginia, and were married in Columbiana County, where they resided most of their lives. He was a brick-layer by trade, and the father of eight children, the living-John T., Caroline, D. B. and Elizabeth. He died in 1839, aged thirty-eight years; his wife in 1872, aged sixty-eight. D. B., our subject, obtained but a limited log schoolhouse education, be- ginning life for himself at sixteen. He worked by the day and month un- til married to Martha W. Morlan September 26, 1850. She was a daughter of Isaac and Martha (Wright) Morlan, natives of Virginia. This marriage was blessed by nine children, five of whom are living-Viola, wife of A. B. Wise; Silas M., Elwood E., Clara B., Hattie M. The deceased are Alice A., Mary H. and Emma, an infant. After several years in various kinds of work, and after several trades in stock and real estate, Mr. Williams pur- chased his present farm of eighty acres in 1872, paying $1,600. He has made many improvements, having built a comfortable dwelling in 1878, costing $1,500. Mr. Williams voted first for Van Buren, but has since been a Republican. He served as Constable in Hancock County many years. He and Mrs. Williams are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and highly esteemed as citizens.
JACOB WISE, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Ensminger) Wise, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., January 23, 1810. His great-grand- parents came from Germany; his grandfather Wise avoided going into the Revolutionary war by " cutting his leg with tobacco." His father served as Justice of this township from his twenty-first to his forty-eighth year. Our subject began work when a child at $1.50 per month, and continued to work for himself with advanced wages for many years. In 1842, he came to Ohio, working three years in the cabinet business in Stark County. In Novem- ber, 1847, he located in this county, purchasing thirty acres of his present farm, to which he has added till he now owns 219 acres, valued at $100 per acre. Mr. Wise was married, in 1843, to Miss Mary Price, of Lancaster, Ohio. She died September 6, 1882, leaving three children-Aaron B., Je- rome O., Caroline, wife of G. E. Rice, of Kansas. The deceased are Mary A. and Fianna. Mr. Wise is an old-time Jackson Democrat; member of the Lutheran Church.
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JEROME WISE, son of the above, was born in this township May 1, 1852. He remained at home farming and attending school till his marriage to Miss Serena Clark August 26, 1875. She was a daugh- ter of George W. and Martha Clark, and died February 20, 1876, leaving one child-Ivy M., who also died a few months later. Mr. Wise was again married, March 3, 1881, to Miss Mary Hartman, daughter of Henry and Catharine (Bishop) Hartman, natives of Germany, coming to this country soon after their marriage. Mr. Hartman is deceased; his wife is a resident of Jackson Township. Mr. and Mrs. Wise have one child-Minnie B., born January 26, 1882. Mr. Wise purchased twenty-two acres in 1881, paying $965. The farm is in excellent repair, and is valued at $75 per acre. He has been tilling the homestead with his father all his days, and is regarded as one of the best of farmers in the county. In politics, Mr. Wise is a liberal Democrat. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. at Whar- ton, having passed all the chairs of that lodge.
GEORGE W. YOUNG is a native of this county, born April 1, 1841, to Louis and Christina (Dennis) Young, natives of Ohio and of German and Irish descent-his grandfather Young coming from Ireland, and his grand- mother from Germany. His parents located in this county in 1836, rearing a family of twelve children-Cornelius D., George W., Eliza, John R. and Robert L. being the only ones living. The father died in 1869, aged fifty- five year; the mother in 1871, at the same age. Mr. Young obtained a lim- ited education, being compelled to stay at home clearing land. At twenty-one he married Sylvania Bernheisel, the date of the event being June 8, 1862. She was a daughter of Henry and Susanna (Snider) Bern- heisel, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. They settled in Richland County in 1845, and in this county about two years later. They were farmers, and parents of twelve children. The mother resides in this township in her seventieth year. Mr. and Mrs. Young are the parents of five children-Lawrence R., born May 6, 1863; Florence A., July 1, 1865; Harriet A., September 15, 1867; Orrin O., June 8, 1871; Dessie C., July 28, 1881. Mrs. Young was born March 25, 1847. After his mar- riage, Mr. Young rented land for several years, purchasing his present farm in 1872. It then consisted of forty acres, but now comprises 130. In 1880, he erected a fine barn at $900, and in 1882 an elegant frame house at $2,000. His farm is in a fine state of cultivation and well drained. Mr. Young is a Democrat. He and his wife are both members of the United Brethren Church, of which he is Trustee.
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