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 132

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SOLOMON RONK was born March 1, 1834. He is a son of Jacob and Anna M. (Van Buskirk) Ronk, and native of Bedford, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, of German and Scotch lineage; were married in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. his father being engaged in stone work, contractor, etc. In 1834, the fam- ily moved to Seneca County, and in 1848, or near that time, purchased land in this county. The children were named as follows: Sarah A., Sophia, William, Solomon, Mary A., Melinda, Eliza J., Melissa and Cordelia, all living but William and Mary A. The father died October 8, 1873, in his seventieth year; the mother now resides in York State in her seventy-fifth year. At the age of twenty-two, Solomon Ronk began operations for himself working by day's work in various parts of the country. He was married, December 31, 1861, to Margaret A. Cox, who was born in Craw- ford County, Ohio, February 2, 1833. Her parents were William and Sarah (Ward) Cox, natives of Ohio and Virginia, and of English and Scotch descent. Their children were George, Lydia J., Margaret A., Emma T., Sarah, John, Mary L., Eliza and William, the two latter deceased. The mother died August 5, 1878. To Mr. and Mrs. Ronk were born six children-William E., Iva M., Edward J .. George W., Jacob E. and Anna A. Edward J. died in infancy. Mr. Ronk farmed rented land a few years, and then purchased eighty acres in Mifflin Township, though still renting for some time. He finally traded his eighty acres for forty-eight in Crane Township, where he resided till 1882, when he sold out and purchased 185 acres in Tymochtee where he now lives, owning 160 acres also in Jay Coun- ty, Ind. He is a Republican, and, with Mrs. Ronk, a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM SCHUETZ was born in this township December 19, 1836, a son of Gerhart and Mary (Hummon) Schuetz, natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively. His father emigrated to this country at the age of eighteen (1822), married in this county and reared six children- Mary A., Catharine, Elizabeth, Peter, John and William. Peter and Elizabeth are now deceased. The mother died in 1837, and the father was married soon after to Catharine, a sister of his first wife, and seven chil- dren were born to them-Susan, Louis H., Saloma, Daniel, Charlotte, Joseph M. and Maria, all living but Saloma. This wife died and Mr. Schuetz married Mrs. Margaret Secondcost, who had two children-Will- iam and Alice-by her first husband, and by this union one daughter, Cora Idel, was born. The father died in December, 1872. William Schuetz was married, November 12, 1863, to Martha A. Willdermood, who was born in this township November 13, 1844, a daughter of John and Lydia E. (Gilbert) Willdermood, natives of Germany and Maryland respectively. Her parents married in Maryland, and moved to Ohio about 1837. In 1849, they came from Seneca and settled in this county. Their children were Mary E., Catharine, John H., Martha A., Ephraim, Lydia E., Jere- miah and Frances V. Ephraim is deceased. Her father died in October, 1866; her mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Schuetz have had five chil- dren, Lydia M. and Ada R. being the only ones now living. Amanda A., Franklin G. and Jennie are deceased. Mr. Schuetz rented land for several years, but in 1868 purchased sixty-two acres, selling out and buying eighty acres improved land soon after. His farm is well improved and valuable. He is a Democrat politically, and has served as Township Trustee for sev- eral years.

JOSEPH W. SHAFFNER was born in Seneca County, Ohio, June 5, 1847. He is a son of William and Mary A. (Coffman) Shaffner, natives of

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Pennsylvania, and who married in his native county, and reared eight chil- dren-Joseph W., Sarah F., Emma E., Charles B., Alice A., Martin F., Ida M., Elmer L. Clara B. is deceased. Our subject was reared on a farm. He attended a normal school, and at the age of eighteen began teaching, which he engaged in six successive winters, also during a few sum- mers. He also spent some time at the Baldwin University of Berea. He was married, March 2, 1871, to Miss Martha J. Keller, of Licking County, Ohio, where she was born February 16, 1851. She is a daughter of Eli and Fidelia (Holler) Keller, who were also born and married in Licking County, and who had eight children-Martha J., Lorena E., Philo J., Ida M., Ettie E., Eli W., Ira C. and Eber A. Her father died December 3, 1866, and her mother moved with the rest of the family in 1876 to Seneca County, where she carries on a farm, assisted by her sons. In 1872, Mr. Shaffner purchased fifty-two acres where he now lives, and this farm he has thoroughly improved, the same being valued at $115 to $125 per acre. In politics, Mr. Shaffner is a Republican.

LEWIS M. STOKELY, deceased, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, October 24, 1824. He was a son of Robert and Hannah (Wolverton) Stoke- ly, who were natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively. He was one of the most prominent farmers of this township, owning 400 acres of land, and town property at Sycamore at the time of his death. He was married, December 31, 1849, to Sarah M. Park, who was born in New Jer- sey May 15, 1832. Her parents were Nathan and Achso F. (Fleming) Park, also natives of New Jersey, and of Scotch-Irish descent. By this union nine children were born-Achso A., Madison S., Hannah M., Margaret F., Aaron L., Mary L., Hettie H., Harry V., Minnie M. Mr. Stokely died April 29, 1881, aged fifty-six years, and is interred in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. He was a Democrat in politics, and had served his township in various capacities. Mrs. Stokely still resides on the old homestead, in which she retains an interest, and this her son cultivates in connection with his own share of the estate.

JOHN SWERLEIN was born in Oberbach, Bishopsheim, Bavaria, Feb- ruary 17, 1820. His parents were Lawrence and Margaret (Rutiger) Swer- lein, natives of the same town, county and kingdom in which they were mar- ried, lived and died. Their children all died in the old country but three -Margaret, John and Elizabeth. The former is now deceased, and the lat- ter resides in Wisconsin. At the age of nineteen years, Mr. Swerlein emi- grated to America, and in 1840 he located at Tiffin, Ohio. He was mar- ried, April 29, 1842, to Theresa Kiltsch, of the same nativity, a daughter of John and Mary (Rease) Kiltsch, also a native of the same locality, and who emigrated in 1830, and settled in Tiffin. Her father died four days after his arrival, leaving a wife and four children-Elizabeth, Theresa, Mary and Eve. The mother died January 22, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Swerlein are the parents of ten children-Joseph H., Albert, William R., Helena, Edward, Amelia, Harmon, Mary, Loretta and Lawrence. Three of these are de- ceased-Mary, Helena and Amelia. Mr. Swerlein worked at the shoe-mak- ing trade two years in Tiffin and four years in Mexico. In 1847, he pur- chased forty acres of the "Cherokee section" of this township, where he plied his trade three years, and hired his farm cleared. In 1850, he sold out, and purchased in " old Tymochtee," selling out at the end of three years. He then purchased forty acres, to which he added twenty-six in 1858, and which he sold in 1865, purchasing 130 acres, his present farm in 1867. He has good buildings and a valuable farm, and is a member of

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the Catholic Church. He built a fine frame residence in 1876, costing $2,000, and an excellent barn in 1880, costing $500.

ALBERT SWERLEIN was born in this township February 20, 1847. He is a son of John and Theresa (Klitsch) Swerlein, with whom he remained till his marriage September 6, 1873, to Miss Victoria Richardson, who was born in this county October 18, 1852. Her parents were Solomon and Eleanor (Lowmaster) Richardson, the former a native of England, the lat- ter of Pennsylvania. They married in Pickaway County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot in 1834, settling first in this township, and thence to Eden Township. Their surviving children are Ann, Thomas, Solomon, Joel, Vic- toria and Canarissa. The father is deceased; the mother died May 9, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Swerlein are parents of six children-Cora, Harry, Grace, Carl, Bessie and Jessie. Two-Harry and Grace-are deceased. In 1878, Mr. Swerlein purchased fifty acres in this township, having rented land for several years previous. His farm is valued at $75 to $85 per acre. He and Mrs. Swerlein are members of the German Reformed Church at Upper San- dusky. In politics, Mr. Swerlein is a Democrat.

GEORGE VAN POOL, son of George and Nancy (Hastings) Van Pool, was born in Franklin County, Penn., December 4, 1828. He is an only son, his parents being natives of Pennsylvania and of Irish and Dutch descent. They were married in Franklin County, Penn., and there his father died. With his mother Mr. Van Pool moved to Seneca County, this State, in 1847, and then to this township, where he purchased the farm of sixty-five acres, on which he now lives. He has added to his original pur- chase till he now owns 263 acres. He was married, June 4, 1855, to Amanda C. Freet, who was born in Loudoun County, Va., July 30, 1831, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Trammel) Freet, natives of Virginia. Her parents married in Loudoun County, Va., and in 1834 moved to this township, where her father engaged in blacksmithing many years. The chil- dren of this family were Amanda, Mary and Eliza. The father died March 31, 1883; his widow now resides with Mr. Van Pool in her seventy-fourth year. Mr. and Mrs. Van Pool having no children of their own, adopted, at the age of three years, Flora E. Willson, whom they reared and educated, and who is now the wife of James Chamberlin, of Hoopeston, Ill. Mr. Van Pool is a Democrat, and has served his township for several years, in the various offices of Clerk, Trustee and Justice of the Peace.

JOHN S. WAGNER was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 13, 1813; he is a son of Jacob and Eva (Smith) Wagner, who were natives of and married in Frederick County, Md. His parents moved into Ohio in 1808, and settled in Ross County, where they lived nineteen years. They then moved to this county, settled on the banks of Wild Run in this township, entered 320 acres, erected a log cabin of the true pioneer brand, with quilts for doors, greased paper for windows, and the ground for a floor. Of their children, Jacob, James, Elizabeth, David, and Nancy were born in Maryland, and John S. and Cynthia were born in Ohio. Of these, alone surviving, John S. and Nancy are both residents of this county. On locating in this wilderness, the parents were well nigh dis- couraged, but were induced to stay by their few neighbors-Mr. and Mrs. Pennington, Barney Rogers, William Caughey and another or two. The mother died about 1829-30; the father married again about 1837, and moved to Seneca County, where he died about 1840 or 1842. In 1833, at the age of twenty. John Wagner, our subject, was sent to Ross County to learn the trade of shoe-making, and remained three years. He then re-

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turned to Seneca County, made his home with Adam Pennington, set up a shop and worked for the people, sometimes going to the neighbors with bis tools to work leather for them. He continued this work many years. He was married, February 17, 1837, to Charlotte Gurnee, who was born in this county May 28, 1821, the daughter of Isaac and Hannah (Nap) Gurnee, natives of N. Y. State, and early settlers of this county. By this marriage eight children were born, five of whom are yet living, namely: Cyrus, Eliza J., Hannah M., Albert and Anna. The deceased are John N., James and George. Mrs. Wagner died October 22, 1883. George W. was shot and died in the army. Mr. Wagner gave up the shoe-making trade, and in 1845 purchased nine acres in this township. He has since added to this, bought, sold and traded till he now owns 135 acres, besides what he has given to his sons. He is a Republican and a member of the Evangel- ical Association, though formerly a Democrat and Methodist. Mrs. Wagner was also a member of the Evangelical Church.

L. R. WALTON, one of the leading farmers and stock dealers of the county, was born near the village of Old Tymochtee, June 16, 1833. His parents, Matthew and Catharine (Shepler) Walton, were natives of Tren- ton, N. J. They were married in their native county, and subsequent- ly removed to Ross County, Ohio, from which place they came to Wyandot County in 1826-27. Mr. Walton entered eighty acres of land three miles east of Old Tymochtee, and resided on that till July, 1833, when he pur- chased 160 acres three and a half miles southeast of Old Tymochtee. He cleared most of this farm, and remained on it till his death, which occurred June 1, 1861, at the ripe age of sixty-two years. Mrs. Walton preceded him in March, 1855, at the age of fifty. Their union was blest with ten children, five of whom are living at the present time, their names as follows: Andrew Irvin, a resident of this township; James H., on the old homestead in this township; L. R., our subject; Casander, wife of Elijah Lake, and Matthew, a resident of Upper Sandusky. L. R. Walton, whose name heads this sketch, was reared on the homestead and educated in the common schools. September 8, 1853, he was married to Miss Catharine J. Hufford, daughter of Christopher and Catharine (Corf- man) Hufford, who were early settlers in this township. Mrs. Walton, a native of this township, was born June 9, 1834. To Mr. and Mrs. Walton have been born four children; of these, two are living-Barbara E., wife of Madison Stokely, and Birt. Clayton died at the age of six years and nine months; Casper at the age of nine years. In 1865, Mr. Walton bought eighty acres where he now resides. He made subsequent additions to this purchase till he owned 240 acres of land. He has since disposed of a part of his farm to his daughter, and now owns 165 acres, which is under ex- cellent cultivation and finely improved. He has an artificial fish pond cov- ering half an acre, which is supplied with water from a spring thirty rods away, being conveyed by an underground pipe. In May, 1883, he pur- chased sixty-five German carp, paying therefor $40, and has since paid considerable attention to fish culture. Mr. Walton has engaged extensively for the last fourteen years in handling stock. He ships on an average forty car loads annually, principally to Buffalo, N. Y., and East Liberty, Penn. Mr. Walton ranks as one of the leading live stock men of the county. He is a citizen of public spirit, and has always performed his part in pub- lic improvements and enterprises of the county. He served his township as Trustee three years. He owns Section F, containing half an acre, in Pleas- ant Ridge Cemetery, and has taken great pains to improve it.

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WILLIAM WALTON was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 21, 1824; he is a son of Lemar and Anna (Thompson) Walton, natives of New Jersey; his parents married in Ross County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot about 1826, locating in this township. Six children were born to them- William, Maria, Levi, Sarah J., Lemar S. and Marshal, all living but Levi and Maria. William Walton, the subject of this notice, was married Octo- ber 7, 1846, to Miss Delilah A. Parker, a resident of this township, native of Ross County, Ohio, and daughter of William and Rachel (Compton) Parker, who were born and married in Pennsylvania. They afterward came to this county, where they purchased land and reared a family of children. Joseph, Henry and Delilah are living; Charles, Chartte, John and Jane are deceased. The parents are also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Walton have five children-Alvin M., Joel L., Olive P., Laura A. and Sarah E. Mrs. Walton, after suffering untold agony for many weeks, died of cancer of the breast, December 5, 1883. Mr. Walton rented land for several years after his marriage, but in 1852 purchased eighty acres in this township. In 1858, he obtained ninety-three acres, upon which he now lives. He deals largely in stock, especially sheep, and has added to his original purchase till he now owns 524 acres. His farm is well improved as to drainage and fences, and is provided with good buildings of all necessary kinds.

EDWIN S. WILLSON is a native of this township, and was born February 16, 1846. He is a son of Jacob and Bathsheba P. (Shotwell) Willson, who were born and married in New Jersey, and who came to Ohio in 1835 and purchased eighty acres in this township. Their children were Elizabeth E., Abner, Albert Z., Levi L., George, Edwin S. and Walter. The father died March 1, 1862; his widow still resides in this township. Our sub- ject resided on the farm until eighteen years of age. He enlisted February 20, 1864, in Company D, Forty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and participated in several battles, among which are Dallas Mountain, Ga., May 5 to 27; Atlanta, Nashville, and a great many skirmishes. He was wounded at Dallas Mountain in the right side by a gunshot wound, and lay at the hospitals of Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tenn., till August. He then joined his regiment, and was again wounded December 16, and subse- quently discharged from the Louisville Hospital May 27, 1865. On his return home, Mr. Willson resumed farming. He was married, March 1, 1866, to Eliza C. Price, who was born in Eden Township, this county, July 7, 1848. She was a daughter of George B. and Anna (Manning) Price, also natives of New Jersey. Her parents married in their native State, came to Ohio in 1840, settled in Hancock County, and, in 1845, moved to Eden Township. They had ten children-Isaac, Aaron, Mary J., Sarah E., Margaret A., Warren, Hannah M., Eliza C., John M. and Laura E. The sons are all deceased. The mother died March 22, 1878. The father is still living. In 1863, Mr. Willson obtained forty acres of partially im- proved land from his father. He engaged in the sheep business which proved unsuccessful, and then turned his attention to general agriculture. He has made several trades in real estate, and now owns 200 acres valued at $80 to $100 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Willson are parents of six children -John L., Anna E., Abner J., Lily B., George E. and Everett P .; all liv- ing but George E. Both parents are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Mr. Willson is a Republican.

CHARLES L. WININGER, son of John and Catharine Wininger, was born in this township May 6, 1846. He resided with his parents till thirty years of age. Was married, September 28, 1876, to Laura V. Welsh,

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a resident and native of Muskingum County, born April 1, 1856, a daugh- ter of John and Herma (Gorsuch) Welsh, who were born and married in the same county. She was one of four children-Edwin B., Joseph G., Laura V., Rosa B. Mr. and Mrs. Wininger have three children-J. Frank- lin, born August 22, 1877; Herma K., July 31, 1879; Polly, December 15, 1882. In 1867, Mr. Wininger purchased 130 acres in Seneca County, where he now lives. He has a good farm well provided with buildings, in- cluding a frame dwelling built in 1878, at a cost of $3,000. Mrs. Winin- ger is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Mccutchenville.

GEORGE L. WININGER was born in Seneca County, Ohio, February 13, 1836. His parents, John and Catharine (Lane) Wininger, are else- where noticed in this work. He resided with them till his marriage to Leah E. Pennington April 1, 1860. He worked on the farm and obtained a good common school education, attending the Heidelberg College a short period. He began teaching at the age of eighteen in what was then known as "Frog Pond District," now "Sugar Grove," and continued in this pro- fession during winters six years. After his marriage, Mr. Wininger moved into a log cabin on an eighty-acre lot, which his father deeded to him about one year later. This farm he improved, and, in 1863, purchased forty acres more just across the line in Seneca County, Ohio. A few years later, he purchased a few acres more, giving him the benefits of the Sandusky River. He now owns 127 acres. In 1880, he erected a fine brick residence, costing $5,000, in place of the little frame cottage which had sheltered his family twenty years. In the same year he lost by fire a large grain barn well stored, valued at $1,000. Mrs. and Mrs. Wininger are parents of four children-Catharine I., born December 23, 1861; John F., October 13, 1865; Carrie A. and Harry J., June 18, 1876. All are living but Catha- rine, who died October 2, 1872. She was regarded as an exceedingly bright and intelligent child by all who know her. Mrs. Wininger was born in Eden Township, Seneca County, Ohio, March 28, 1843, and is a daughter of Adam and Cintha A. (Wagner) Pennington, natives of West Virginia and Ross County, Ohio, respectively. Her parents married in Seneca Coun- ty, and four of their children yet survive-Mary A., William J., Leah E. and Thomas J. The father died in 1848, the mother in 1878. Mr. Win- inger is a Democrat in politics, and served one year as Township Clerk.

JOEL WININGER, son of John and Catherine (Lane) Wininger, was born in this township January 22, 1839, and remained at home on the farm principally till his marriage. He obtained a good education, attend- ing both the academy at Republic, and the Heidelberg College at Tiffin, Ohio. He taught several terms, farming during the summers in the mean- time. He was married, March 31, 1863, to Miss Zilia A. King, of this town- ship, born in New York State, Genesee County, February 24, 1840, a daughter of Belah and Elizabeth (Fitch) King, natives of Massachusetts and Connecticut respectively. Her parents settled in Ashtabula in 1841, and in 1842 moved to Little Sandusky, where he purchased property and engaged in shoe-making. He afterward kept a hotel at Adrian, Ohio. Zilia A., Charles M. and Henry P. are the children of this family. The father died, February 13, 1849, aged forty-three; his widow married Fran- cis Wood, of this county, about two years later, and she died July 30, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Wininger have one daughter-Florence A., born August 23, 1865, now a student of the Green Springs Academy. In 1862, Mr. Wininger purchased eighty acres in this township, moved upon the same in 1863, and has since resided there. In 1874, his old dwelling was

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destroyed by fire, and in 1879, he erected a fine frame structure, at a cost of $4,500. In 1865, Mr. Wininger purchased forty acres of land in Seneca County. He teaches school usually in the winter season, and tills his farm during the summer. He served as Township Clerk two years; is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Universalist Church. Mrs. Win- inger is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

JOHN WININGER, born March 9, 1810, is a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, and son of Adam and Mary (Crow) Wininger, natives of Germany. His parents emigrated in an early day, his mother having been sold for a term of years to pay her passage over the sea. His father was previously married in Germany and reared three children, only one of whom survives -Catharine-now Mrs. Reinbolt, a widow of Seneca County, in her eighty-third year. Her mother died in Philadelphia, and her father then married Mary Crow, and moved to Ohio in 1804. He settled in Fairfield County, near Lancaster and in 1815 moved to Richland County among the Indians. In 1826, he moved to this county, purchased and entered about 1,000 acres of land, mostly in Tymochtee Township, built a log cabin, cleared up his farm, and by hard work was enabled to make a living. He was sometimes compelled to go forty to fifty miles to get his grain ground, and was then often obliged to stay from five to eight days to await his turn, so many being ahead of him. There were ten children in this family, four surviving, namely: Elizabeth, John, Susan and William. The father and mother died at the ages of seventy-five and seventy years respectively- Our subject, John Wininger, resided with his parents till his marriage, which occurred December 29, 1832, Miss Catharine Lane, of Musk- ingum County, Ohio, daughter of John and Mary (Millison) Lane, being his chosen companion. She was born in Baltimore County, Md., August 5, 1807. Her parents were born in Germany and emigrated to America and settled in Baltimore County in an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Wininger have had five children-Solomon, George L., J. A. Jackson, Joel and Charles L., all living but Jackson. Mrs. Wininger passed away in April, 1880, and on the 28th of April, 1881, Mr. Wininger was married to Mary B. Johnston, who was born in Bucks County, Penn., November 16, 1838. She was a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Beatty) Johnston, na. tives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively, and who were married in Bucks County, Penn. ; migrated to Ohio about 1845, and settled in Seneca County, near Melmore. They reared eight daughters-Sarah, Hettie, Maggie, Mary B., Eliza, Elten, Amanda and Emma. Sarah and Maggie are deceased. The father died in March, 1861, the mother May 6, 1864. When first married, Mr. Wininger kept tavern three years in Seneca County. In 1836. he became the owner of 125 acres in this township, where he now lives. He has since purchased from 110 to 130 acres for each of his four sons, and has made other purchases and sales, but still retains the home- stead, valued at $125 per acre. He has served his township in many of- fices, and is a member of the Baptist Church, of which his first wife was also a member. His present wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, Mr. Wininger has been a life-long Democrat.

LESTER WOOD, born January 11, 1829, in Huron County, Ohio, is a son of Francis and Eliza (Latham) Wood, natives of New York and Con- necticut respectively, of English parentage. His parents were married in Huron County, Ohio, and in 1829 moved to this township, where they pur- chased land and reared their children. They had five sons and three daughters-Lester, Betsey, Nelson, Silas, Horace, Huldah, Ezra and Lydia

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A., only three of these now living, namely, Huldah, Nelson and Lester. The latter was married, September 27, 1860, to Rachel Clark, who was born in Seneca County June 27, 1834. She was a daughter of Mathias and Ma- ria (Copeland) Clark, natives of Pennsylvania and of German and Irish de- scent. Her parents married in Huntingdon County, Penn .; emigrated to this State in an early day, and settled in Wayne County. They had nine children-Rebecca, Sebella, Rachel, Morgan, James, Henry, Hannah C., Mary A. and Margaret E. Those yet living are Rebecca, Henry, Morgan and Rachel. The mother is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have six children-Myron, Sarah E., Elmer E., Ada, Charles and Huldah, all liv- ing but Ada. Mr. Wood was reared to farm life, and in 1861 became the owner of eighty-three acres, which he has materially improved, and now val- ues at $80 to $90 per acre. In 1876, he added eighty acres of improved land, and eight acres by a subsequent purchase. He and Mrs. Wood are members of the United Brethren Church at Mount Zion. Mr. Wood is a Democrat, and voted for the Second Amendment in 1883.

WILLIAM YAMBERT. This gentleman is a native of Perry County, Penn., and was born November 25, 1828. He is a son of John and Catha- rine (Cooney) Yambert, who were married in Perry County, and reared sev- en children-John, Daniel, Samuel, Solomon, Lydia, William and Susana. Daniel was drowned in the Sandusky River. By a former wife, Mary (Glick), Mr. Yambert had four children-John H., Aaron, Sarah and Mary. After his second marriage, Mr. Yambert, in 1833, moved to Ohio, and located in Seneca County, where he died May 24, 1863. His wife passed away June 7, 1876, their respective ages being eighty-two and eighty-five years. Will- iam Yambert, the subject of this sketch, remained on the farm with his par- ents till grown to manhood. He went to Iowa and entered 120 acres of land, which he sold soon after, and returned home. He was married, No- vember 15, 1855, to Susannah Hottenstein, who was born in Lancaster County, Penn., December 21, 1835, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Grube) Hottenstein, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. Her par- ents married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1837. They moved to this township from Seneca County in 1850-51, and resided here till their death. Their children were John, Elizabeth, Susannah, Mary and Henry. The mother died in March, 1850, the father is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Yambert are parents of seven children -Henry M., Mary E., Rilla J., Laura J., William A., John F. and Arthur R. Three are deceased -Henry M., Mary E. and Laura J. Mr. Yambert farmed rented land a few years, when he obtained eighty acres from his father's estate. In 1863, he purchased eighty acres in this township, and to this tract he has since added 100 acres. In 1878, he erected a fine brick residence. He is a Re- publican, and, with Mrs. Yambert, a member of the Evangelical Church.

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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 132

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

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