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 124

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1853- Elisha Willson, Peter Burkhart, Jesse Ingerson.

1854-Elisha Willson, Jesse Ingerson, John K. Lupton.

1855-John K. Lupton, Ezekiel Eyestone, James K. Dunlap. 1856-John K. Lupton, James K. Dunlap, Ezekiel Eyestone.

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1857-Ezekiel Eyestone, Elisha Willson, Jeptha Brown. 1858-Jesse Ingerson, Jeptha Brown, Elisha Willson. 1859-Jesse Ingerson, Jeptha Brown, Elisha Willson. 1860-Jeptha Brown, S. P. Swinehart, William Betzer. 1861-J. A. Gibson, S. P. Swinehart, Enoch Eyestone. 1862-J. A. Gibson, Enoch Eyestone, S. P. Swinehart. 1863-Enoch Eyestone, Jeptha Brown, J. K. Lupton.

1864-William Van Gundy, Jeptha Brown, C. C. Pancoast.

1865-William Van Gundy, C. C. Pancoast, J. T. Konkle. 1866-E. Willson, J. T. Konkle, P. C. Kitchen. 1867-L. A. Pease, P. C. Kitchin, Silas Baker.

1868 - J. A. Gibson, P. C. Kitchin, Silas Baker.

1869-J. Gault, Cyrus Griffith. M. D. Betz.

1870-J. Gault, J. F. Gregg, J. W. Little. 1871 -- Jordan Gault, J. W. Little, A. Bender.

1872-J. W. Little, A. Van Gundy, A. Bender.

1873 -- A. F. Bender, A. Van Gundy, Cyrus Griffith.

1874-Z. S. Willson, A. Thatcher, William Gibbs.

1875-Z. S. Willson, A. Thatcher, William Gibbs.

1876-A. C. Hershberger, Cyrus Griffith, J. W. Little.

1877-A. C. Hershberger, Cyrus Griffith, William Van Gundy.

1878-A. C. Hershberger, Cyrus Griffith, William Van Gundy.

1879-Jeptha Brown, A. J. Bretz, Benjamin Pontius. 1880-A. J. Bretz, Benjamin Pontius, John W. Nichols.

1881-A. J. Bretz, Benjamin Pontius, John W. Nichols.

1882-A. J. Bretz, Benjamin Pontius, John W. Nichols.

1883-John W. Nichols, A. J. Bretz, Griffith Eyestone.

Clerks-1845-46, James C. Pease; 1847-48, Augustus Saffell; 1849-50, Samuel Hudson; 1851-54, Henry J. Flack; 1855-61, T. A. Peeso; 1862, J. W. Eyestone; 1863-66, I. Philips; 1867-68, G. E. Basom; 1869-75, I. Philips; 1876, J. C. Stalter; 1877, Wilber Brown; 1878, F. H. West; 1879, Wilber Brown; 1880-83. I. B. Gibbs.

Treasurers-1845, George Harper; 1846, L. A. Pease; 1847-54, John Harper; 1855, Jeptha Brown; 1856, A. Saffell; 1857-59, A. H. Lundy; 1860, John Harper; 1861-65, A. H. Lundy; 1866-68, A. Saffell; 1869-73, John Stinchcomb; 1874, William Van Gundy; 1875-78, Silas Baker; 1879-83, William Van Gundy.

Justices of the Peace-1845, David Ellis, Joel Lemon; 1848, Benjamin Knapp, Jacob Hershberger; 1850, Jeptha Brown; 1851, Jacob Hershberger; 1857, Andrew Gregg; 1860, M. C. Gibson, Jacob Hershberger; 1866, John W. Reynolds, James C. Pease; 1869, James C. Pease, John W. Reynolds; 1871, G. W. Biles; 1872, J. E. Goodrich; 1874, George W. Biles; 1877, B. F. Culver; 1880, Tilghman Zellner; 1881, J. E. Goodrich; 1883, Tilgh- man Zellner.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

JOB BAKER is a native of Seneca County, Ohio, and son of Richard and Fannie (Wheeler) Baker, natives of New York State. He was born March 27,1843. His parents were married in Steuben County, N. Y., and migrated to Ohio in 1835, settling in Seneca County, where they reared a family of six sons-Silas, Frank, Job, Gratton H., Ralph W. and Richard W. The parents are still living. In 1865, Mr. Baker purchased 140 acres in Craw- ford County, and lived upon this farm till 1873. He then sold out and purchased 210 acres in this township, adding forty acres a few years later.

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In 1872, he purchased 210 acres in Seneca County, now owning 460 acres, valued at $65 to $100 per acre. He has always devoted his attention to farming and stock-raising, and has met with admirable success. He keeps some thoroughbred short-horn cattle, and good grades of stock generally. At the age of eighteen, Mr. Baker enlisted in Company B. Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered into the service. He participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Green River, and other minor engagements, receiving his discharge in August, 1863. He resumed work on the farm the same year, and has since been thus engaged, dealing more or less in stock. Mr. Baker was married November 14, 1865, to Eliza Nichols, of Mexico, this county, daughter of Henry M. and Margaret (Le- master) Nichols, parents and daughter all natives of Barkley County, W. Va., in which State the former were united in marriage. Her parents came to Ohio in 1842 and settled at Tiffin. In 1851, they removed to Mexico, where the father died January 29, 1879, and where the mother still resides. They had nine children, and seven still survive, namely, John W., Susan E., Ann E., Henry B., Samuel M., Catharine B. and James H. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have six children-Mary P., Maud A., Wheeler H., Mary M., Nora D. and Charles F. Mr. Baker is a member of Eden Lodge, No. 310, F. & A. M., of Melmore, and also of the Royal Arch, Tiffin, Ohio. He obtained a fair education in the common schools, and spent two years at the Baldwin Uni- versity, Berea, Ohio. He is a strong Republican and Prohibitionist.

HIRAM BARE, M. D., was born July 25, 1832. He is a native of this township, and a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Berry) Bare, natives of Vir- ginia and Ohio respectively. His parents were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and in 1824 moved to this township and purchased eighty acres of land, on which he erected a log cabin, in which he died in August, 1840. Five of the eight children are living-Elizabeth, Hiram, Mary, Samuel and Eliza. The mother is living in Sycamore, in her seventy-fifth year. Hiram Bare was seven years of age when his father died. He went to - - County,

where he remained eight years, and then returned to Wyandot. He had availed himself of the advantages of the common schools, and in 1852 went to Tiffin and became a student in the Heidleberg College, where he pursued his studies at intervals several years, teaching in district schools during the winter months. He continued teaching in this manner till about 1858 or 1859. In 1855, he began the study of medicine at Mexico, under the in- structions of Dr. B. A. Wright, and continued his studies, teaching occa - sionally and attending lectures till about 1858, when he began the practice of his profession in Crawford County. He has since practiced in Jay County, Ind., Maumee City, Mexico and Bucyrus, establishing himself in Sycamore in 1881. In 1882, he erected a fine brick residence, which he now occupies. He was married in March, 1854, to Eliza R. Robinson, of this county, and one child was born to them. It died in infancy, its mother in confinement, September, 1855. Dr. Bare was married, June 4, 1862, to Miss Eliza Perdue, of Crawford County, daughter of Laban and Margaret (Harper) Perdue, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. Dr. Bare is quite successful as a practitioner, and has a large patronage. He is a member of the F. & A. M. at Bucyrus, and strong in Republican faith.

ANDREW F. BENDER, born July 30, 1821, is a native of Pennsyl- vania, Cumberland County, and son of George and Mary (Taylor) Bender, also natives of Pennsylvania, and of German lineage. His parents moved to Ohio in 1824 and located in Bucyrus, moving to Benton in the fall of the

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same year, and entering eighty acres of land, where the sons and daughters were reared, their names as follows: Elizabeth, Andrew F., Mary, Susanna, George, Samuel and Joseph, all living but Samuel and Susanna. The mother died in 1830, the father in 1851. Our subject spent his youth and early manhood with his father, with whom he was engaged in farming several years. About 1844 or 1845, he purchased a small farm of thirty three acres, which he improved and resided upon for several years. In 1852, he became the owner of the old homestead farm of 150 acres, and disposed of his former home. In 1860, he sold the old homestead and purchased 160 acres in the same township, selling out again in 1863, and purchasing forty acres where he now resides. By subsequent purchases he has added forty-seven acres, and now owns eighty-seven acres, valued at $90 per acre. Mr. Bender was married, October 18, 1842, to Sarah Kiser, a native of this township, and daughter of George and Susanna (Hare) Kiser. This union was blessed by ten children-infant son, John, George, Andrew, Susanna, Sarah, Emma, Lily, Harvey and Mary, all living but the infant son. Mr. Bender now lives a retired life. He has served his township in several different offices, and is well respected in his community. He is a Democrat, and both he and Mrs. Bender are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Peters- burg.

MICHAEL D. BETZ was born in Buffalo Valley, Union Co., Penn., April 28, 1824. He is a son of William and Catharine (Davis) Betz, natives of Pennsylvania and of German and Welsh descent. His parents were married in Union County, their children being John, Rosanna, Catharine, Susanna, Solomon, Leah, William, Mary, Michael D. and Jacob. Of these the deceased are William, Mary, John and Rosanna. Mrs. Betz died about 1846, aged fifty-five; Mr. Betz died in 1869, aged eighty-one. Michael D. worked upon the farm with his father till twenty-four years of age. He then worked three years at the carpenter's trade and one year at grain threshing, operating the first separator ever used in Ross County. He was married, February 19, 1852, to Mary A. Pontius, a native of Ross and resi- dent of Wyandot County, daughter of Solomon and Rachel (Wells) Pontius, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively. Her parents were united in wedlock in Pickaway County, Ohio, and moved to Ross County and then to this township about 1833. Their children were Barbara, Andrew, Susanna, Elizabeth, Mary A., Rezin W., David, Sarah A., Benja- min-all living but Susan, Elizabeth and Barbara. Mr. Pontius died in 1867, and Mrs. Pontius in 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Betz have had six children- Martha J., born February 15, 1853; Mary C., January 17, 1855; William E., February 23, 1856; Florence J., December 27, 1861; Ward Beecher, June 28, 1864; Jay W., November 7, 1869. William E. and Ward B. are deceased, the dates of their respective deaths being September 25, 1862, and March 2, 1867. In 1852, Mr. Betz moved to this township, but re- turned to Ross County in the same year on account of ill health. Two years later he returned to this township where he has since been exclusively engaged in farming and stock-raising. In 1855, he sold his first farm, and in 1860, purchased his present tract of 200 acres. He is largely engaged in growing blooded stock- thoroughbred merino sheep, Poland-China hogs and short-horn cattle. Mr. Betz is an old Whig-Republican-Prohibitionist, and has served his township in many ways. He is a member of the United Brethren Church at Sycamore.

WILLIAM BETZER. This aged and respected farmer was born in Ross County, Ohio, February 14, 1806. He is a son of John and Sarah

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(Holman) Betzer natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively, and of German lineage. His parents married in Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio in 1800 They located in Ross County, where they resided till 1835, when they came to this county. Peter and William were their only chil- dren. The father died in about 1859, and the mother about ten years later-both in their eighty-fifth year. Our subject was married. August 7. 1827. to Susanna Wells, a native of Maryland and resident of Pickaway County. She was a daughter of Rezin and Elizabeth Wells, and was married in Ross County, Ohio. This marriage was followed by five children- Rezin, Sarah A., Elizabeth, John and an infant daughter. Sarah A. and Elizabeth are now the only living. In 1828, Mr. Betzer entered 160 acres of land in this township, and several years later moved upon the same, and with his own hands cleared and improved it, enduring many hardships known only to pioneers. In 1845, he purchased 120 acres at the land sales, entered forty acres more, and a few years later purchased eighty acres in Tymochtee Township. He has since purchased two tracts of 80 acres each, one of 65 acres and one of 31 acres, most of which he has distributed to his children. He now lives a retired life with the wife of his heart, whom he married fifty-seven years ago. Both are members of the Baptist Church. In politics, Mr. Betzer has been a life-long Democrat.

WILLIAM W. BETZER, son of Rezin and Elvira (Wilson) Betzer, was born in this township March 15, 1859. His parents were also natives of this county, where his mother still resides. His father died when our subject was an infant. The three children of the family were Mary, Will- iam W. and Elisha R. William Betzer began life on his own responsibili- ties when quite young. He inherited 160 acres from his father's estate, and this legacy he traded in 1882 for eighty acres of improved land in this township-five acres now within the village corporation. This farm he cultivates and values at $100 to $110 per acre. Mr. Betzer was married, October 13, 1881, to Lucy J. Byers, a resident of this township and native of Seneca County, Ohio. She is a daughter of Philip and Ruth E. (Mc- Dongle) Byers, whose history appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. Betzer is a first-class farmer and citizen, and is a warm advocate of Republican principles.

THEODORE F. BLAIR is a native of Warren County, N. J., and was born August 9, 1844. His parents, James and Sarah (Linaberry) Blair, were born in New Jersey and were of Scotch-Irish and English parentage, They were married in their native State, their children being named as follows: William L., Emaline, Matilda, Caroline, Malinda, Theodore F., Marshal and James A. Of these Malinda and Marshal are deceased. The mother died in New Jersey, August, 1854. By a former marriage to Mary Liday Mr. Blair had three daughters-Elizabeth A., Rachel and Mary- the latter deceased. In 1856, Mr. Blair emigrated to Ohio and settled in this township, where he purchased land, engaged in agriculture and stock- raising. He was one of the most prominent farmers of the county, and at his death owned about 1,400 acres of land. His death occurred in Septem- ber, 1867. At his father's decease, our subject became the owner of the homestead, on which he now resides and does an extensive business in grain and stock-raising. He was married, October 15, 1868, to Celestia J. Spencer, a native of Athens County, born November 26, 1848, and daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Lane) Spencer. This union has been blessed by three children -- Marietta B., born September 22, 1873; Samuel S., June 4, 1875; Frank T., April 23, 1880; Marietta died May 7, 1874. Being a

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member of the Ohio National Guards, Mr. Blair was called into the service in May, 1864, joining Company H, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regi- ment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and serving till August. He and Mrs. Blair are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Mexico. In polit- ical sentiment Mr. Blair is a Republican.

JOHN E. BREESE, son of Harrison and Zuba (Baker) Breese, was born in Delaware, Ohio, February 6, 1845. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively, and of Irish descent. They were mar- ried in Delaware County, Ohio. Their children were Fletcher, Isabel, Adelaide, John E., William H. and Josephus K .- all living but the eldest, Fletcher. The father died June 18, 1858, aged forty-four years; his widow still survives, residing in Deunquat, in her sixty-ninth year. Mr. Breese began blacksmithing in 1862. August 14 of the same year he enlisted in Company F, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and entered the service. He participated in the engagements at Memphis, Vicksburg, Chickasaw Bluffs and siege of Vicksburg; was taken sick at the latter place and sent to the St. Louis Hospital, being discharged at that place July 25, 1865. Return- ing home, Mr. Breese resumed his trade in Delaware County. He was mar- ried, February 21, 1867, to Eliza J. Case, a native of Delaware County, and daughter of Charles and Catharine (Carney) Case, natives of New York State and Pennsylvania respectively. Her parents were married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio about 1833, locating in Delaware County. Their chil- dren were George, Caroline D., Henry, Mary A., Sophronia, Eliza J., Car- oline A. and Adelaide E. George, Henry and Adelaide are deceased. The father died November 18, 1882, aged seventy-six; the mother is now in her sixty-eighth year. Mr. and Mrs. Breese have no children. They moved from Delaware County in 1871 and located in Petersburg, this township, where he has since plied his trade. Mr. Breese is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a stanch Republican.

ANDREW J. BRETZ was born May 23, 1825. He is a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, and is the youngest son of Coonrod and Susan (Foorman) Bretz, who were born in Pennsylvania, and of German descent. His parents were married in Lancaster County, Penn., and migrated to Ohio about 1808, locating upon 160 acres in Fairfield County, where they reared a large family. Their children were Peter, Lydia, Anna, Lucinda, Eli and Andrew J. Three others are deceased. In 1835, the farm in Fairfield was sold, and the family came to Wyandot County. They pur- chased 160 acres in this township, where the parents died. Andrew J., our subject, was married, February 25, 1852, to Mary Baum, daughter of Michael and Ruhama Baum, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and Irish descent. Her parents had nine children-Jackson, Alexander, Eliza, Mary, Harrison, Russell, Barbara, Peter and James-all living but Mary. The father died in January, 1861; his widow resides with her son, Andrew J. Mr. and Mrs. Bretz have one son, James Alexander, born August 29, 1853. He was married, February 25, 1875, to Lucy A. Paulin. Mr. Bretz inherited his father's farm at the latter's death, and in 1870, he added eighty acres more, now owning 240 acres, valued at $100 per acre. His farm is in a high state of cultivation, and is provided with good buildings. Mr. Bretz is a strong Democrat, and has served this township as Trustee for five years.

ASA BROWN is a native of Upper Canada, and was born near Brookville, Leeds County, June 27, 1806. He is the fifth son of Nathan and Susanna (Webber) Brown, who were natives of York State, and who

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emigrated to Canada in 1800. They had twelve children, but four of whom survive, viz., Obediah, Asa, Nathan and Armena. The father died in July, 1825, the mother in 1838. Asa, our subject, was married, Febru- ary 20, 1830, to Elizabeth Lee, native and resident of Leeds County, Can- ada, and daughter of Samuel and Anna Lee, natives of York State, and of English and Irish descent. Their eight children are all deceased. Mrs. Brown, born May 3, 1812, died January 10, 1850. She was the mother of ten children, namely: Wilber, born in Leeds County, Canada, June 13, 1832; Lucy A., born July 13, 1834, also in Canada; Hannah M., born May 12, 1836, also in Canada; Delilah, July 11, 1838; Letitia, February 19, 1840; Armenia E., December 2, 1841; Caroline A., January 8, 1844; Olivia A., November 3, 1847. The latter five were born in Crawford County, Ohio. Nathan L. and Samuel P. (twins) were born December 15, 1849. Of these children the deceased are Hannah M., Samuel P., Olivia A. and Nathan L. Mr. Brown came to Ohio in 1837, and purchased 160 acres in Crawford County, where he resided many years. In the meantime he returned to Canada, and was married, June 10, 1851, to Nancy A. Brezee, of Leeds County. By this wife two children were born-Lucinda, April 17, 1852. and Thomas W., December 24, 1854. The latter died October 16, 1856, and their mother departed this life February 8, 1859. March 19, 1860, Mr. Brown was married to Anna Snyder, of Crawford County. In 1878, he moved to Sycamore, where he purchased property, and now lives on his land near town, where he erected a fine brick residence. Mr. Brown is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, as is also his wife, who was formerly connected with the United Brethren Church. His first wife was also a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and his second wife a professor of Christianity. Mr. Brown was first a Whig, then a Republican, and now a Prohibitionist.

WILBER BROWN was born in Elizabethtown, Leeds Co., Canada, June 13, 1832, son of Asa and Eliza (Lee) Brown. In 1853, he began farming in Crawford County, Ohio. In 1872, he embarked in the grocery trade in Lucas County, where he remained till 1875. He then sold out, and in 1876 moved to Sycamore, and began the dry goods business, closing out the same year. In 1877, he embarked in the drug business, which he still pursues. He owns property in Fostoria and also in Sycamore, where he is conducting a profitable and prosperous business. In May, 1864, he enlisted in the army, and was honorably discharged in May of the same year. Mr. Brown was married, July 3, 1853, to Clarissa Lindley, of Likens Township, Crawford County, daughter of Eli and Irene (Triscot) Lind- ley, natives of York State, and of English parentage. Her parents reared a family of five sons and six daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Brown had one child, born December 2, 1854, died October 6, 1875. : Mrs. Brown passed away August, 8, 1872. July 15, 1873, Mr. Brown was married to Eliza A. Lucas, of Whitebouse, Lucas Co., Ohio, daughter of David and Catharine (Demuth) Lucas, natives of Pennsylvania. Three children have been born to this union-Eliza C., October 9, 1875; Catharine D., August 3, 1879; and Wilber L., November 28, 1881. In politics, Mr. Brown is a Repub- lican; served as Township Clerk several years; is a member of Rubicon Lodge, No. 645, I. O. O. F., and both himself and wife are members of the the Protestant Methodist Church. They were both school teachers in their younger days.

ALVA BUNN. This gentleman was born in this township April 22, 1843. His parents were Levi and Mary (Bishop) Bunn, natives of Pennsyl-

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vania and Virginia. They were of German parentage, were married in Ross County, Ohio, and in an early day moved to this county and settled in this township. Their children were Lovina, Nicholas, John, Benjamin F. and Alva, all now living but Nicholas and Benjamin F. The father died on January 13, 1853, the mother in August, 1867. Alva Bunn was reared on a farm, and in this pursuit he has ever since engaged. He now resides on the farm of his mother-in-law, owning fifty acres himself in this township. He was married, September 12, 1867, to Mary L. Osborn, of Crane Township, natives of Crawford County, and daughter of Warner and Susanna (Heston) Osborn, natives of York State and Ohio respectively, and of English and Irish descent. Her parents were married in Seneca County, then moved to Crawford County, and in 1854 to Crane Township, this county. Mrs. Bunn is their only child, and she was born October 21, 1848. Mr. and Mrs. Bunn are the parents of seven children-an infant daughter, born April 27, 1868; William W., born April 23, 1869; Rolla O., July 2, 1871; Velora, September 11, 1873; Detwiler, May 26, 1876; Zora, October 4, 1878; Arden, June 15, 1883. The infant daughter is deceased. Mr. Bunn has served his township as Constable four years. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Melmore, and an active Republican. Mrs. Bunn is a member of the United Brethren Church at Sycamore.

WILLIAM A. CAUGHEY, dry goods merchant, Sycamore, was born October 7, 1835. He is a native of this township, and son of William and Charity A. (Pennington) Caughey, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, of Irish and Welsh descent. His parents were married in what is now this township, but sold out in 1847 and purchased a farm of eighty acres, all of which is now within the corporation of Sycamore Village. Their children were Caroline, James P., Flavius J., William A., Phoebe J., Alva L. and Eliza A. These are all living but Flavius J., who was drowned in the Sandusky River while bathing, June 21, 1844. He was twelve years of age. The father died August 30, 1848, the mother August 9, 1856, aged fifty-five and fifty-two years respectively. William A., our subject, remained at home till of age, and then spent one year in Minnesota. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, and passed through the engagements of Green River, Shi- loh and Salt Creek, being captured at the latter place in October, 1862. He was held by the rebels until March, 1863, and then returned to his reg- iment at Murfreesboro, where he was detailed as issuing clerk at brigade headquarters, which position he held till discharged in September, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn. He returned to Sycamore, and engaged in merchan- dising and produce business, and February 23, 1865, was married to Susan B., a native of this township, and daughter of Bribner and Jane (Caswell) Hudson, who were natives of York State, married in Cayuga County, and who moved to Ohio in 1827, locating in this township, rearing a family of ten children, namely: Sarah, James B., Smith, Samuel, Elizabeth, Alvin B., Oliver P., Richard L., Robert C. and Susan B. The deceased are Sam- uel, Smith, Elizabeth, Oliver P. and Alvin B. The father died in 1872, the mother in 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Caughey had eight, children, namely: Bertha L., born December 19, 1865; Anna D., February 6, 1867; Janie, March 31, 1868; Nettie, March 25, 1870; James B., March 5, 1873; Wheeler A., April 13, 1876; Charles F., February 16, 1878, and Sallie, September 14, 1881. Janie died May 23, 1871; James B., September 29, 1880; Charles F., October 8, 1880; and Bertha L., October 15. 1880. Mr. Cau- ghey sold out his merchandise in 1865, and purchased land in Tymochtee

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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 124

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

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