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AUBURN TOWNSHIP. - 861 AUBURN TOWNSHIP. E. E. ASHLEY. farmer and stock-dealer: P. O. Tiro. There is no family more worthy of notice in the history of Crawford Co., than the Ashley family. Ebenezer Ashley. the father of our subject, was born in New York, May 6, 1804, and came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. in 1830. Mary Aumend the mother. was a native of Pennsylvania, and was horn in 1812. Her father, Adam Aumend, came with his family to Auburn Township in 1819, it then being an almost unbroken wilderness,. Ebenezer Ashley and Mary Aumend were united in marriage in Auburn Township, Nov. 21, 1830, and to them were born six children - Clarissa, Philo, Franklin, E. E., Leonora and William. All are living except Clarissa. Mr. Ashley died July 28,1843. Mrs. Ashley remarried May 11, 1844, her second husband being Elijah Ashley, a brother of her former husband. To the second marriage were born two sons - Jerome and Judson, Mrs. Ashley's second husband died April 21, 1850. The subject of this biography was reared upon a farm. His education was limited being confined to the common schools. He was united in marriage with Mary Cummins, daughter of Thomas Cummins, Jan. 17, 1861, and by her had the following family - Frank S., born July 10, 1862: Ella L., born July 6, 1864: Philo A.. born Nov. 27, 1866: Edison C., born July 29, 1869: and Ida A. born June 12, 1873. All of these are single, and are living at home with their parents. Politically, Mr. Ashley is a Republican religiously, a Baptist. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. at Tiro. He owns 80 acres of well improved land, and is a prominent and influential man in his neighborhood. His family are among the first in Crawford Co. REV. W. P. BURCHARD, minister and farmer: P. O. Tiro: is a native of Auburn Township, and was born Nov. 26, 1834. His parents were John and Mary (Robertson) Burchard. His father was born in Delaware, in 1790, and his mother in Pennsylvania in 1791. They were married in Jefferson Co., Ohio. Dec. 23, 1819, and moved to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., in 1830. They were parents of five children-James R., Sarah J., John B., Catharine B. and William P. Of these all are dead except William. His mother died Oct. 2, 1875, and his father is yet living, at the advanced age of 90 years and makes his home with his son. William was raised upon a farm. He received a good common school education when young and by study and thought in after years has become a man of good learning, and of more than ordinary intellect. He was married Feb. 23, 1865, to Sarah King, daughter of Henry and Mary (Cupland) King, and by her has the following family - Ernest A., born Nov. l2, 1866; Mary I. born Sept. 19, 1869, and John born Aug. 29, 1875. All are living at home with their parents. Mr. Burchard is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the religious denomination known as the Church of God. He was ordained a minister for of that church in 1872, and at present has charge of the New Washington, Crawford County Circuit, in which he is meeting with good success. He owns 100 acres of excellent farming land in Eastern Auburn Township. ENOCH BAKER, farmer and stock-dealer: P. O. North Washington: was born in Washington Co., Ohio, Oct. 25, 1808. Is a son of Joseph and Rachel (Hutchinson) Baker. The father was born and raised in Virginia, and the mother in Maryland. They came to Ohio in 1840, and to Auburn Township in December 1826.. They were tile parents of four children - Margaret, Martha and Ruth, twins, and Enoch, the latter being the oldest one in the family. Enoch's early years were passed on the old place. assisting his father in clearing and improving the place. He was married, March 8, 1832, to Sarah Hutchinson, a daughter of James Hutchinson, and by her had the following family, Rachael, born Nov 862 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 29, 1832, married Lewis Warner, and died, leaving four children to mourn her loss; Nancy, born Aug. 26, 1834, and died when quite young; Keziah, born April 15, 1837, died a few days after Nancy: Ephraim. born Jan. 22, 1839, married. and lives in Auburn Township; James S., born June 22, 1842, and died when 7 years old; Phoebe is the wife of Gus Groffmiller, and lives in Auburn Township; John was born Jan. 30, 1848, married, and lives on the old place; and Matilda, born Sept. 2, 1850, and dying when but 7 years old. The mother died Jan. 30, 1851. She was a kind wife and mother, and her loss was deeply felt by her family and friends. Jan. 8, 1852, Mr. Baker remarried, his second wife being, Elmira Wood, widow of Dr. Wood. His second wife died May 6, 1878. She was a consistent Christian, and a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Baker is one of the old landmarks, and is one of the prominent and successful farmers of Auburn Township. When but a boy. he made his start in life. by picking cranberries off of the -- "marsh," and selling the fruit. His present property of 160 acres, was acquired by dealing in stock to a considerable extent. He is a stanch Republican, and a member of the M. E. Church for the past thirty years. His son Ephraim has a certificate of meritorious conduct that shows he was a gallant and brave soldier in Company C, 101 st O. V. I. WILLIAM CUMMINS, farmer and stockdealer; P. O. Tiro; son of David and Mary (Wilson) Cummins; was born in Indiana Co., Penn., March 28, 1834. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1804, and his mother a native of Ireland, born in 1810. The parents were married in Indiana Co.. Penn., in 1831, and to them were born the following family: John D., David, Joseph, Caroline, T. H. B., A. J., Elizabeth M. and William. William passed his youth on the farm and in going to school. He commenced for himself when 21 years of age, by entering the mercantile business in his native county. Aug. 25, 1864, he was united in marriage with Mary J. Morrow. daft-liter of David C. Morrow, arid granddaughter of Charles Morrow. who came to Auburn Township in 1817. By her Mr. Cummins has this family: Sarah M., born 1865; David M., born 1867; ; Cora E., born 1867 ; David W., born 1869; Jeanette, born 1871; Joseph D. and John S., twins born 1874; Julia B. M. and Nancy S. C., twins, born 1876, and one born in 1880, that died soon after its birth, without being named. Of these five are living--Cora E., David W., Joseph D., Julia and Nancy Mr. Cummins was a commissioned Captain of the 78th O. V. I. Company A. and served in that capacity until his health failed. which compelled him to resign, in August, 1873. He is a Democrat in politics, and is one of the largest landowners living in Auburn Township; 280 acres of his land lies in Richland Co., and 320 in Crawford Co. Mr. Cummins is a well educated and entrprising gentleman, and is among the most prominent and successful farmers of Crawford County. HUGH CALDWELL. farmer; P. O. Plymouth: was born in Richland Co., Ohio. January, 1835. He is a son of Thomas and Mary (Miller) Caldwell, who were parents of nine children-George, Elizabeth, James, Hugh, Susanna, Hannah, Catharine, William, and one that died in infancy. Our subject was reared on a farm, and farming has always been his chosen occupation. He was married Nov. 5, 1857, to Elizabeth Bevier, and by her had five children- Florence. William, Franklin, John and one that died without namie. Florence is dead: the balance of the children are living at home with their parents. Mr. Caldwell was in Company B, 60th O. V. I., in the late war, where he served his country with distinction. He was in quite a number of noted engagements. and among them might be mentioned Petersburg, the battle of the Wilderness, and others. It was in the army that Mr Caldwell was taken with the measles. Not having proper care, they settled on his lungs and to-day he is a mere wreck of the robust soldier he was when he enlisted in February 1863. Mr. Caldwell is a member of the Church of God, and a Republican in politics. He owns 29 3/4; acres of land, is well known, and a good and useful citizen in the township. R. R. CURTIS. farmer and stock-dealer: P. O. New Washington: is a son of Josiah anal Mary (Rockwell) Curtis, and is of English AUBURN TOWNSHIP - 863 descent. He was born in 1817, and. like his father before him, chose farming as his vocation in life. He was married in the spring of 1839, to Margaret De Witt, daughter of Tjerick and Margaret (Dean) De Witt. and to this union were born five children-Marian, Mary J., Elizabeth, George W., and Calista J. Mariam is the wife of Samuel Wynn, and lives in Lucas Co., Ohio; Mary J. is dead: Elizabeth lives in Adams Co., Ind., and is the wife of David Wynn: George married Mary E. Smith, and lives in Lucas Co. Mr. Curtis owns 165 acres of good land, 40 acres of it being in Cranberry Township, and the balance in Auburn Township. He is a Republican, and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Curtis is an enterprising and upright man in his dealings with men, and is highly respected by all who know him JOHN O. DAVIS, merchant. Tiro; is a son of John and Mary (Hamilton) Davis, and was born in Crawford Co., Ohio in 1839. His father was a native of Maryland, and was born in 1791. The mother was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1796. They were married in Columbiana Co., Ohio, and came to Crawford Co. in 1832, locating in Sandusky Township. There were born to them the following family--Julia A., Susan, Jonathan, Keziah, Henry, Mary. James, Jefferson, Joseph, Louisa, William, Martha and .John O. Of these, Susan, Keziah, Mary and Joseph are dead. Julia is the widow of John McIntire and lives in Illinois: Susan married a Mr. Mills: Jonathan married Margaret Hudson, and lives in Hardin Co.. Ohio: Keziah married Dr. T. A. Mitchell: Henry married M. A. Stone, and lives in Shelby, Ohio: Mary married Samuel Anderson: James married Catharine Mickey, and lives in Crestline. Ohio; Jefferson married Amanda Fox: Joseph married Louisa Fisher; Louisa is the wife of G. H. Lee: William married Leah McCrady, and lives in Galion, and Martha married John Dempsey, and lives in Shelby, Ohio. John was reared and educated in the country. In 1859, he was united in marriage with Rachel M. Rigby, daughter of Nimrod Rigby, and by her has three children William B., born Nov. 8, 1800; George H., born May 3, 1868, and John H., born Jan. 7, 1872. Mr. Davis owns 80 acres of land in Auburn Township, and acres in Kansas. He also owns a fine business house in Tiro, the upper story being the I. O. O. F. Hall. The store in the building is as fine a grocery store as is usually found in large cities. The firm name of the owner is Davis & Mitchell. Mr. Davis being the junior partner. Mr. Davis is a member of the I. O. O. F., and a Republican in politics. He served faithfully in the late war, enlisting in Company H. 123d O. V. I. He was discharge June 15, 1865. He was in some of the hardest contested battles of the war was taken prisoner at Winchester and for third day was confined in Belle Island. After being exchanged, he again joined his regiment, an was again taken prisoner, and served some months in Andersonville and Florence, suffering all the agonies of starvation and disease He was finally exchanged, Dec. 6, 1864, and since that time Mr. Davis makes Dec. 6 his holiday. His brother William was in the 101st Regiment, and served as Quartermaster Sergeant, but was promoted to lieutenancy. Mr. Davis was a Sergeant in his regiment. Both John and William Davis were said to have been brave and gallant soldiers, and were always found in the thickest of the fight. Much honor and credit is due them for the heroic part they took in the war. ELIZABETH DAUGHERTY, Tiro. Resolved White was a native of Connecticut. He moved to New York when but a lad, an lived there until the year 1818, then emigrated to the West in search of a home. In 1819, he came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co ., and there purchased 160 acres of land one Mr. Laugherty, pay paying for the same $3.75 per acre. On this farm was a small log house. In 1820, Mr. White returned to Now York. In 1821, he married Lucy Searl, and the same year he together with his young wife, emigrated to their wilderness home in Ohio. There were born to them six children - Philo, Elizabeth, Resolved, William W., one that died in infancy, and Lucy, Elizabeth and Lucy are the only ones living. Lucy the wife of Dr. Cuykendall, of Bucyrus; Elizabeth, on the 31 st of March, 1842, was united in marriage with Ezekiel Daugherty a son Daniel and Lydia (Smyers) Daugherty. He 864 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: was born in New Jersey Feb. 5, 1818, and was reared upon a farm. In 1832, he came to Auburn Township, and began working for the farmers by the month. His marriage with Elizabeth bore the fruit of six children - Alva, Melissa, Searl, Orrissa, Resolved and Clara. Alva and Searl are dead. Melissa is the wife of Martin V. B. Wood. and lives in Auburn Township; Orrissa is the wife of John Hahn, and lives in Delaware, Ohio: Resolved lives on the old place with his mother. In February, 1879, he married Catharine Bender, and by her has one daughter - Orrissa. born May 8, 1880. Clara is at present going to musical school in Columbus, Ind. Mr. Daugherty is now dead. His widow and her son live on the old place first bought by Resolved White. They own 224 acres of excellent land. Mrs. Daughtery is a descendant of Perigrine White, of Plymouth Rock notoriety. Of Puritan ancestors. the Daughertys are honest and upright people. and are highly respected in the community in which they live. SAMUEL S. GREEN. farmer: P. O. Tiro. The oldest settler living in Auburn Township is the subject of this biography. He was born in Indiana Co., Penn., Jun. 25, 1807. Is a son of William and Martha (Stanton) Green, who were married in Luzerne Co., Penn., in 1806. The father was a native of Berkshire Co.. Mass., and was born in 1778, and the mother was born in New London Co., Conn., in 1788.. In 1813, they came to Licking Co., Ohio. where they remained three years. In 1815, Mr. Green came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, where he entered 640 acres of land in the southeastern part of the township. In December 1816, he moved his family to the log house he had on his clearing in Auburn Township. Mr. and Mrs. Green were the parents of eleven children, one dying in infancy without any name - Samuel S., Caroline, Walter, Julia A., William, Martha M., Daniel, John, Mary and Hannah J. Those named are all living. The father died in 1862, and the mother in 1865. Samuel S. was 9 years old when they came to Auburn Township, and much of the Auburn Township history was learned from him. He is single; owns 80 acres of land, and is a Domocrat in politics, and a genial, wide-awake gentleman. DANIEL HOWE. farmer and miller: P. O. Tiro. Nelson S. and Sarah B. (Gunsulus) Howe were natives of the State of New York, the former being born May 3, 1808, and the latter in 1810. They were married in Richland Co., Ohio. Nov. 4, 1830, and to this union were born the following family: Amelia, Philanda, Alonzo and Daniel. Amelia and Alonzo are dead. Philanda is the widow of Zedediah Morse, and lives in Auburn Township. Daniel was a young man of considerable push and enterprise. When the war broke out, he enlisted in Company H, 64th O. V. I., and was chosen Second Lieutenant, and during the latter part of the war was promoted to Captain. He was in some of the hardest fought battles of the whole war, among which might be mentioned Shiloh, Corinth, Chickamauga, and through the entire campaign of 1864, in Georgia, under Gen. Sherman. He received a severe flesh wound at Chickamauga, from the explosion of a shell. He was married April 28, 1859, to Amanda D. Abbott, a daughter of Rev. J. R. Abbott, of Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, and by her has seven children - Flora C., born Sept. Sept 20, 1859; Adel M., born March 22, 1867; Lisle A., born May 18, 1869: Frank L.. born June 2, 1871: Earl E., born Dec. 24, 1873; Grace E., born Dec. 24, 1876, and Addie born Dec. 22, 1878. The youngest died Feb. 10, 1879. Flora married Isaac A. Metcalf, and lives in Richland Co., Ohio: the rest are still single, and live at home with their parents. Mrs. Howe was born Dec. 11, 1842, Mr. Howe is a Republican in politics. Owns 50 acres of well improved land, and also one of the best saw-mills in Crawford Co. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. at Tiro. Mr. Howe is an honest, straight forward man, and is well respected and highly esteemed by all his friends and acquaintances. . J. HILLS. farmer and stock-raiser: P. O. Plymouth: is the son of Rufus and Dinah (DeWitt) Hills, who were the parents of nine children, three of whom are yet living. They were native of New York. the father being born in 1807 and the mother in 1812. Their children are Susan, William, one that died in infancy. Jedediah, Louisa, Cynthia, Eliza, Clinton and Alvira. Alvira, William and Jede- AUBURN TOWNSHIP - 865 diah are the only survivors. Mr. Hills. Sr.. died Aug. 22, 1872, and was followed by his wife Sept. 5, 1875. They were among the early pioneers of Richland Co., having come to that county about the year 1820. He was an excellent farmer, and an honest, enterprising man. His son, Jedediah, was born in Richland Co., Dec. 16, 1828, and was reared on a farm. and to-day is one of the best farmers in Auburn Township. He followed farming steadily until 1860, when he purchased 40 acres of land in Auburn Township. Since that time, he has sold and bought land. until he now owns 120 acres of Auburn Township's best land. and 40 acres in Adams Co., Ind. He was married, Sept. 19, 1852, to Maria daughter of William and Sarah (Noggle) Crouse, and by her had four children - Julius J., born Dec. 23, 1853, died May 31, 1877; Matilda B., born Feb. 27, 1857; Sarah E., born Aug. 11, 1858 died .July 22, 1873, and Clement L. V., born March 25, 1863, died June 15, 1864. Mrs. Hills was born Sept. 12,1830, Matilda is the only one of the children living. She is the wife of Ezekiel Rooks, of Richland Co., Ohio Julius married Alvira Steele, and by her had two children-Flora B. and Pearl J. His death was caused by consumption, was much regretted throughout the neighborhood. Mr. Hills is a Democrat in politics, and an intelligent and enterprising citizen. He takes an active part in all laudable enterprises, and much credit is due him for his liberality in assisting educational affairs in his township. GEORGE HAMMOND, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Tiro: was born in Anburn Township, June 26, 1824. His parents were George and Sarah P. (White) Hammond. The father was born in Plymouth Co., Conn., and the mother in Massachusetts, where they were married. From Ontario Co.. N. Y. they came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio in Febuary, 1822. Here he bought 160 acres of land from a Mr. Clark, who had entered it some time before. This property is situated on the northwest quarter of Sec. 28, and is now owned by his son, George. These parents had the following family: Albert, Alfred, Harvey, Nannie, George, Rowland and Sarah Albert, Nannie and George are the only one living of this family. The father died Dec. 30, 1868, and the mother April 4, 1840. Albert married Catharine Groesbeck, and lives in Williams Co., Ohio. Nannie is the wife of Cornelius L. Newkirk, and lives in Macon Co., Mo., George, Jr., passed his youthful days with his parents on the farm, going to school, etc. He was married to Hannah A. Groesbeck, Sept. 1, 1846, and by her had two children- Emma E., born April 27, 1847, married B. F. Crouse: Filmore, born June 9, 1849, and married Josephine Crouse. Mrs. Hammond died Feb. 19, 1851. Mr. Hammond's second wife is Mary Lewis, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Masters) Lewis, to whom he was married March 22, 1855. By her he has two children - Irene. born Sept. 27, 1856: she is the wife of T. S. Groesbeck, and lives in Columbiana City, Ind.; Sarah, born Nov. 17, 1863: she is single, and lives at home with her parents. Mrs. Hammond is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hammond is a Republican in politics, and is one of the best farmers of Auburn Township. JAMES HANNA. farmer; P. O. Tiro: was born in Harrison Co., Ohio. Dec. 14, 1818 is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Duff) Haima. The father was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1795, and the mother in the same county in 1794. They came to Belmont Co., Ohio, March 25, 1818, and from there to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., in 1819. Samuel Hanna, grandfather of James, entered the farm for his son in about 1815. Mr. anal Mrs. Hanna are the parents of eight children - James, Samuel, John, Margaret A., Eliza J., Archibald, Thomas and William. Of this family all are now dead except James, Margaret, Archibald, and William. Mr. Hanna departed this life June 22, 1862, followed by his wife March 11, 1875. Their daughter, Margaret is the wife of Andrew Dickson, and lives in Vernon Township: Archibald married Mary Gribben, and lives in Hancock Co.; William married Mary A. Spangle, and also lives in Hancock Co., James was reared upon a farm. He secured but a limited education owing to poor schools, and not having much time to attend them. He was married April 1, 1847, to Clarrissa Scott, daughter of Samuel and Catharine Scott, and by her had three 866 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: children-Catharine, born Dec. 25, 1847; James M. born June 27, 1851, and William S., born Aug. 31, 1857. The oldest married James Cahill and lives in Auburn Township: James married Harriet Chamber. and lives in Auburn Township: William is single, and lives at home with his parents. Mr. Hanna is a Republican in politics and a United Presbyterian in religion. He, owns 140 acres of excellent farming land, which is highly improved. The Hannas are among the best farmers and citizens in Crawford Co. CATHERINE A.HANNA, Tiro. The subject of this sketch was born in Franklin Co., Penn., July 31, 1824, She is the daughter of John H. and Mary E. Hofman. Mr. Hofman was educated for the ministry, as his father was before him, but, his health failing he was compelled to relinquish his studies. After this he learned the jeweler's trade, which business he followed until his death. Mr. Hofman was born in Virginia in 1798, and his wife in 1802. They were married in Chambersburg, Penn., in 1821, and to them were horn eleven children. The parent came to Mansfield, Richland Co.. Ohio, in 1826. It was here that Mrs. Hanna was reared and educated. On the 24th of November 1844, she was united in marriage with Samuel Hanna, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Duff) Hanna, of whom appropriate mention is made in the biography of James Hanna, in this work. Mr. Hanna was born Sept. 22, 1820. His union with Miss Hofman bore the fruit of nine children - James J., John F., William L., Mary E., Clara A.. Emma J., Charles E. and two others, twins, who died in infancy. James lives in Mansfield, and is a commercial traveler: he married Mary Anderson. John married Nettie V. Rankin, and lives in Henderson Co., Ill. William L. married Serena Wilson, and lives on the old homestead with his mother. Mary is the wife of Lorenzo Blackman, and lives in Richland Co., Clara and Emma are single and live at home. Charles E. is single, lives at home, and will take charge of the farm in 1881. Mr. Hanna died Jan. 3, 1868. He was a man of kind and affectionate disposition: he had the confidence and good will of the people. His death called away man and a prominent citizen. The heirs own 79 acres of well-improved land. and all are well known and universally respected in the community. MRS. B. HANDLEY. Tiro; was born in Stark Co., Ohio. April 5, 1835. She is a daughter of Frederick and Mary (Mundz) Staley. Her father was bon in Germany, December, 1800, and her mother, in January 1797. They were married in the United States, and came to Cranberry Township in 1841. They were the parents of six children - Ann U., Christina C., Barbara S., Anna C., Frederick and Elizabeth. Ann, Christina and Anna are dead. Mrs. Handley's parents were farmers, and she was reared and educated in the county. On the 6th of December, 1856, she was united in marriage with John Handley, son of William and Jane (McDermott) Handley, who came to Sandusky Township in 1822. To this union were born three children - Emma E., born Oct. 10, 1857: Cassius H., born July 8, 1860: Jessie A., born Sep. 3, 1863. Emma died Feb. 9, 1875,. Cassius and Jessie are single and live with their mother in Auburn Township. Mr. Handley died in Cranberry Township Jan. 16, 1865. He was a man of good education, and of moral and upright character. The following is a copy of the resolutions adopted by the Sandusky Literary Association on the death of Mr. Handley: "Resolved That in the death of Mr. Handley, this society has lost an exemplary and influential member. As a member he was amiable, kind and courteous: he was a moat humorist and a keen satirist: as a debater he, excelled: as a citizen he, ardently loved his country: he expended liberally in the suppression of the recent rebellion: he was the soldier's fast friend. As an individual, he was honest and obliging: he was an affectionate husband and a kind father." In addition to the above, we could add that Mr. Handloy was a man beloved by all who knew him, and no name could be Letter spoken of than that of John Handley. His family live in the little village of Mechanicsburg, where they are well known and highly respected by all who know them. ADAM HIGH. farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Plymouth: is a native of Germany, and was born August 18, 1827. His parents, AUBURN TOWNSHIP - 867 Adam and Elizabeth Schafer High, were both natives of Germany, and parents of six children, all of whom were born in the old country. Their names respectively are Valentine, Elizabeth, Michael (deceased), Michael, Margaret and Adam. The High family came from Germany to Cranberry- Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. in 1833, where they lived for a number of years. Mrs. High departed this life Nov. 22, 1866, followed by her husband July 1, 1867. Mr. High was a had-working, thrifty and enterprising farmer. He was a man of good morals and kind and considerate toward his family. His death and that of his wife are mourned by an affectionate family and a large circle of neighbors. Adam went to school in his youthful days, and when 18 years of age he was apprenticed to learn the wagon - making trade. At the end of three years, he mastered his trade, and since that time has made that his business in life, until the past ten years. He formerly owned the land on which the depot at New Washington now stands. He at present owns 80 acres of well improved land in Auburn Township. He was married Oct. 23, 1851, to Matilda Hess,. daughter of Augustus Hesse, of Perry Co., Ohio, and by her has twelve children - Emma, born Oct. 11, 1852, died April 2, 1855; William O., born March 17, 1854, and married Elizabeth Wilford, July 4, 1875: Lewis J., born July 3, 1855, died Aug. 6, 1856: Franklin C., born June 8, l857, died Aug. 13, 1857: Gustavus L., born July 13, 1858, died June 13, 1859; Jefferson C., born March 14, 1860; Augustus H., born March 13, 1862; Lorena born Feb. 25, 1864: Amanda L., born February 1866: Caroline E.. born Aug. 17, 1868: Edmund A., born Sept. 1, 1870, died Sept. 1, 1871: Addison, born Nov. 13, 1873. Mrs. High was born Oct. 10, 1830, This family are, hospitable, enterprising and intelligent. Mr. High is a Democrat, and liberal in his religious views. He is one of Auburn Township's successful farmers. SAMUEL HILBORN, farmer and stockdealer: P. O. Tiro: was born in Richland Co. June 28, 1826. His parents, Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilborn were both natives of Pennsylvania. The father was born Aug. 11, 1798, and the mother was born May 22, 1801. They were the parents of nine children - Robert, Samuel, Amos, William, Elizabeth, Isabella, John and Sarah. Polly, Elizabeth, Amos and Isabella are dead. The father died April 30, 1865, and the mother April 17, 1841. Mr. Hilborn was one of the early settlers of Auburn Township, and more will be said about him elsewhere in this work. Samuel received a good common-school education when young. At the age of 1 7, he commence learning the blacksmith trade, which he followed for a number of years. He is at present one of Auburn Township's most intelligent and prosperous farmers. He was married Jan. 31, 1850, to Elizabeth Irwin, and by her has the following family: Isaac N., deceased, Lodema, deceased, Zella, Ellsworth and Charles. Zella is the wife of James Michener, and lives in Auburn Township. Ellsworth and Charles are single, and live at home with their parents. JOHN HILBORN, Tiro was born Nov. 16, 1838, in Liberty Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. He is a son of Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilborn. (For a full record of Mr Hilborn's parents and their family, see the biography of his brother.) John was raised on the farm. His education is only moderate owing to the schools of that day being very poor as compared to what we now have. He served his country well and faithfully in the late war, enlisting in Company I, 15th O. V. I. on the 7th of September, 1861. His discharge was dated in Texas, November, 1865. He was in quite a number of engagements and among them; Corinth, Atlanta, Liberty Gap, Resaca, Buzzard's Roost and Pickett' Mills. He was also in the running fight that extended from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta, Ga. He was a brave and efficient soldier, an had many a thrilling experience in the army. At Pickett Mill he was severely wounded, and to-day is a victim of the traitorous leaders of our great civil war. At the conclusion of the war he returned home, and, on the 15th of June 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Clark, daughter of Martin and Nancy Clark. Mrs. Hilborn died April, 1868. Hr. Hilborn's second wife is Sarah J. Davis daughter of James K. Davis, of Crawford Co. to whom he was married on the 29th of June 868 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 1869. Mr. Hilborn is at present engaged in the livery business. He owns between four and five acres if valuable land within the limits of the village of Tiro. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and is well known and has the well wishes and friendship of his fellow townsmen. WILLIAM H. HILBORN, farmer and stock dealer: P. O. Tiro; was born in Sandusky Township June 25, 1831. He is a son of Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilborn, a sketch of whom is found in the biography of Rohert G. Hilborn, his brother. Like his other brothers, William was reared on the farm. Two years prior to his marriage, he worked out by the month, the first season receiving $1 l per month and the next season $12.50. This was his marriage start. He was married Jan 2, 1855, to Elizabeth Crouse. daughter of Abner and Harriet (Thoman) Crouse, and to them were born three children - Ira O., born in September, 1856; Anna L.. born in May 1858, died when 4 months old: Mary A., born in May 1861. Mrs. Hilborn was born Jan. 6, 1836. From his marriage up to 1865, Mr. Hilborn has made many changes. He at one time owned the saw mill near where his house now stands. He now owns 80 acres of well-improved land in Western Auburn Township. Mr. Hilborn is a Republican in politics, and a hard worker in the cause of advancement in our public schools. He is intelligent and entertaining, and commands the respect of a large circle of friends. I. H. IRWIN. blacksmith. Tiro: was born in Chester Co., Penn., Jan. 18, 1835. He is a son of Israel and Hannah (Millard) Irwin. The father and mother are natives of Pennsylvania, the former being born in 1802. and the latter in 1800. They were married in Chester Co., Penn., April 1, 1823, and came to Auburn Township in 1835. The father died July 19, 1837, and the mother July 22, 1877. Mr. Irwin was a man beloved and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a local minister in the U. E. Church. and lived a life full of usefulness. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin were the parents of tile following family: Thomas M., Margaret A., Joseph, Sarah J., Caroline M., Elizabeth A., I. H. and Jared A. Thomas, Margaret, Joseph and Jared are dead. Sarah is the wife of George Byers: Caroline is the widow of James Ovens, and Elizabeth is the wife of Samuel H. Hilborn, whose biography accompanies this work. All live in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. The subject of this biography lived with his mother until she married Isaac Hilborn, and then he lived with his step-father for about ten years. He was apprenticed to a blacksmith when about l3, with whom he lived four years, serving out his apprenticeship. Since that time he has been continually engaged in that business in Mechanicsburg, excepting one year, that being a year he farmed. He was married Dec. 20, 1854, to Margaret L., daughter of Abner and Harriet (Thoman) Crouse, and by her has one daughter --Almeda, born July 14, 1856. Almeda is the wife of John D. Michener, and by him has one daughter Annie L. born Oct. 6, 1875. Mr. Irwin is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Lutheran Church. He has held various township offices and is well known and highly respected throughout Auburn Township. D. G. JEFFREY, . merchant, Trio: was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Oct. 26, 1834. He is a son of Thomas arid Lydia and (Chittenden) Jeffrey, who were parents of nine children - D. G., S. W., Mary. T., Alonzo, Melissa, William, Amos. G. M. and Lewis. The father was a native of New Jersey, and was born in 1790. The mother was, born in Vermont in 1810, and they where married in Niagara Co., N. Y., in 1833. Their son, S. W., is one of the prominent men of Auburn Township and his biography accompanies this work. Mary is the wife of A. C. Daley, and lives in Dakota: Alonzo is in the mercantile business in Toledo, and married Susan Gibbs: Melissa married Edward Gregory, both of whom are now dead: William married Nora Munson, and is a carpenter and joiner in Toledo: Amos died at home from disease contracted while in his country's service: Lewis is single and lives in Dakota Territory. D. G., our subject. was reared upon his father's farm. His father becoming involved in some financial trouble, young Jeffrey was kept away from school a greater share of the time to assist on the farm. He was married Nov. 11, 1860, to Miss Laura Hutcheson, daughter of Lombard AUBURN TOWNSHIP - 869 and Lucinda (Kibbey) Hutcheson, and by her has four children, all of whom are living - Fred M., born March 27, 1862: Ella A., born Nov. 6, 1865; Willie H., born Sept. 19, 1870, and John F., born Oct. 23, 1872. The mother was born June 14, 2842. Her parents had a family of nine - Esther, Maria, Mary, Rhoda and Rhuda (twins), Lombard, David, Laura and Hiram. Mary, Rhoda, Lombard and Hiram are dead, the latter being killed in the army. Mr. Jeffrey's father died April, 1860, and his mother October 1872. Mrs. Jeffrey's father died in 1850. and her mother in 1872. Mr. Jeffrey started in life a poor boy, and by industry frugality and hard labor has acquired the nice property he now owns. He is a Republican in politics. and quite liberal in his religious views. He takes an active part in all educational affairs, and always uses his influence in matters tending to advance the best interests of his county. Mr. .Jeffrey owns the only drugstore in the rapidly increasing town of Tiro. His stock consists in a full line of the best drugs, medicines, etc., which is mentioned appropriately elsewhere in this work. SANUEL W. JEFFREY, fainter. P.O. Tire: is the son of Thomas and Lydia Ann (Chittenden) Jeffrey, who were parents of a family of nitre children seven of whom are yet living. Samuel W. passed his youth on a farm. He was united in marriage with Amanda C. Aumend. daughter of David and Clarissa (Ashley) Aumend, and by her has one child-Willard F., born Dec. 30, 1767. Mr. Aumend. the father of Mrs. Jeffrey, was born in Pennsylvania May 9, 1810. He was a son of Adam and Christina (Allbright) Aumend, who came to Auburn Township in 1819, it then being unexplored wilderness. Here Mr. Aumend was reared. On the 16th of August, 1833, he was married to Clarrissa Ashley, and by her had the following family: Willard H., Lucretia, Laura J., Francis M., and Amanda. The latter married Mr. S. W. Jefrey, as stated above. Mr. Jeffrey is a Republican in politics and a member of the Church of God. He well and faithfully served his country in the late war between the North and the South.. He. enlisted in Co. C, 23d O. V. I., and served until the close of the war, when he was discharged July 26, 1865. He was first under the command of Col. Rosecrans, but afterward was under Col. (now President) Hayes. Mr. Jeffrey was in quite a number of engagements; was severly wounded in the neck October, l864, in Shenandoah Valley, Va. He is a young man of considerable enterprise and push, and is an intelligent citizen. LUCY (SAWYER) KELLOGG, Plymouth: was born in Auburn Township. in 1827. Her parents, Erastus and Sally (Snider) Sawyer were both natives of New York, the former born in 1800 and the latter in 1802. They were married in Auburn Township. Dec. 19, 1822, and were the parents of the following children: Albanus, Franklin and Lucy. All are living, the former in Auburn Tosnship. and the latter in Norwalk, Ohio. The Sniders came to Auburn Township. Crawford Co., Ohio in 1820, and the Sawyers in 1821. Lucy married Delos Carlisle. Nov. 14, 1850. Mr. Carlisle was a son of David and Dorcas (White) Carlisle. His marriage with Miss Sawyer bore the fruit of four children. The older died in infancy: the next. Maraldi E., born Dec. 26, 1852, and died June 13, 1855: Ella W., born April 29, 1855, and is living at home with her mother. Jay D., born Nov. 10, 1857, is at present in Kansas. Mr. Carlisle was born July 3, 1823, and died of consumption, Aug. 4, 1857. He is a Republican, and , member of the Baptist Church. A man of few words and temperate habits. He had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Mrs. Carlisle is the present wife of David, B. Kellogg, to whom she was married May 24, l870. She has by him one daughter, May, born July 1, 1873. Mr. Kellogg is a son of Solomon and Margaret (Millhollen) Kellogg. He was married prior to his marriage with Mrs. Carlisle, his wife being Helen Snider, and by her had three children - Catharine, Margaret and Thoodore. All are living in Wyandot Co. and all are married. Mrs. Kellogg's brother Franklin was a Lieutenant Colonel in the arm, and after the war, was commissioner Brevet General. Mrs. Kellogg owns 97 acres of good land. Further notice of her parent will be found in the history of Auburn Town ship. GEORGE LASH, farmer and stock-raiser P. O. Tiro; was born in Wayne Co., April 30, 870 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 1830. He is a son of Peter and Mary (Fredline) Lash, who were parents of nine children. The father was a native of New Jersey, and was born in 1808. The mother was born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1812. They were married in Wayne Co., in about 1828. The names of their children are George, Charity, Leah, Peter, Benjamin, Mary, Phoebe, Francis and Lucinda. These children are all living. and all are in Ohio. Mr. Lash emigrated to Ohio when it was but a Territory, and from Wayne Co, he emigrated to Crawford Co. in 1835, locating in Auburn Township. He was a thrifty, hard-working farmer, and by his sterling honesty and kindness made many warm and sincere friends. He departed this life in 1851, leaving behind an honest and upright record many might profit by following. His widow still survives him. George Lash lived with his parents through youth and early manhood, assisting them in clearing and improving the place. He received a good common school education, and on the 16th of October, 1854, he was united in marriage with Sarah E. Hutson,, daughter of Benjamin Hutson, of Cranberry Township. To this union were born four children-William M., born April 6, 1858; Elmer E., born Aug. 12, 1861, died Sept. 15, 1870; Benjamin E., born June 1, 1864, and George F., born May 9, 1866. Mrs. Lash was born April 14, 1835. William., Benjamin and George are living at home with their parents. Mr. Lash owns 80 acres of good land in Western Auburn. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Good-Will Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a prominent and influential man in his neighborhood, and he and his family are well known and highly respected throughout the neighborhood. JOHN MORROW, farmer; P. 0. Tiro; was born in Auburn Township, July 13, 1851. He is a son of James and Margaret (Ake) Morrow, and grandson of Charles Morrow, who came to Auburn Township in 1817 . His father and mother were natives of Pennsylvania. The former was born in 1809 and the latter in 1812. They were married in Auburn Township Sept. 9, 1830, and to them were born six children, viz.: William, Mary A. (deceased), Charles, David (deceased), James and John. Those living are all in Auburn Township. John passed his youth and early manhood on his father's place and going to school He was married Dec. 10, 1874, to Susan N. Cory, daughter of Thomas Cory and to them were born two sons-Harry B. born Dec. 20, 1875, and Charley J.. born May 18, 1878. Mr. Marrow owns 160 acres of well-improved land, and is a Democrat in politics. His father was a man of good steady habits, and was well respected by his friends and neighbors. He died March 8, 1875. His mother lives on the old place with him. in Auburn Township. CHARLES McCONNELL, Tiro: was born in Richland Co., Dec.. 18, 1844. He is a son of Charles and Nancy (Taggart) McConnell who were parents of the following family Samuel, Mary, Susan, James, John, William, Charles, Josiah and Isaac. James, John William, Charles and Josiah served faithfully in the late war. James was killed in battle at Rocky Face Mountain, Ga. ; William died at Green Lake, Tex., from disease contracted while in the army: Josiah died at home, four days after his discharge, also from disease contracted in the army. Those in the family, living, are Samuel. Mary, John, Charles and Isaac. Samuel married Charity Lash, and lives in Auburn Township; Mary lives in Auburn Township and is the wife of John Wynn; John is single. and lives at home with his mother; Isaac is single, and lives in Vat Wert Co., Charles was raised and educated in the county. He has an excellent practical education. and is a school teacher of thirteen terms experience. His occupation is that of school teaching. and dealing in chromos, picture frames, tobaccos, toys and notions His shop is located in the northern part of Tiro, and in it is a barber's chair, run by James Michener. The McConnell family are Republicans in politics. and too much praise cannot be given them for the heroic and gallant part they took in helping to quell the war of the great rebellion. And how much honor is due to the mother who raised seven sons from infancy to manhood, sending five to battle for the right, three of whom now sleep in soldiers' graves. All honor to such mothers, and may their names be immortal- AUBURN TOWNSHIP - 871 ized. and written forever in the hearts of the American people. B. W. McKEE, M. D.. physician and surgeon. Tiro; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio. in 1840.. He is a son of John and Margaret (Wallace) McKee, who were the parents of eleven children-James. Margaret, Robert, B. W., Thomas B., William A., Mary, John, and three others that died in infancy without names. James is practicing medicine at Des Moines, Iowa: Margaret married a Mr. Neeley and lives in Adair Co., Iowa: Robert died frown disease contracted while in his country's service: Thomas is the present minister of the United Presbyterian Church at De Kalb; William is in Wooster; Mary is in Richland Co., Ohio. the wife of J. W. Dougal, and John is in Wayne Co. Our subject passed his youth on the farm and going to school. He commenced the study of medicine April 1865, under the instructions of his brother James, and afterward under Prof. Firestone, who has now charge of the Insane Asylum at Columbus. He commenced attending medical lectures at Cleveland, in 1869, where he continued steadily until his graduation, which was in 1870. On the 16th of June 1870, he was united in marriage with Ruvilla Weirich, daughter of Christian and Adaline (Miller) Weirich, and by her had two children. the first of whom died in infancy without a name and the one living is Cruveilhier W., born April 15, 1875. Dr. McKee first located in Northfield, and after one year moved to DeKalb, where he remained eight years, and at the expiration of that time removed to Tiro, where he has ever since resided. His grandfather, Robert and brother, Logan McKee, came from Ireland to America the year before the war of Independence began. Logan was among those who gave his life in defense of his adopted country. Dr. McKee and his brothers, James, Robert and Thomas, served faithfully in the war of the rebellion. Mrs. McKee was born Oct. 9, 1848. The Doctor is an excellent physician, and he has a large and lucrative practice. which keeps him busily engaged. AMOS HORSE. farmer: P. O. Tiro; was born Feb. 4, 1819, in Huron Co., Ohio. His parents, Rudolphus and Huldah (Williams) Morse, were natives of Massachusetts. The father was born April 17, 1791, and his wife June 26, 1794. They were married in Ontario Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1816, and moved to Huron Co., Ohio, June 1818, and in March, 1820, came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., when, he remained all his life. They were the parents of six children. viz., Amos, Amanda, Joel, Joseph W., Zebediah and Malin D. Amos and Malin are the only ones in the family now living. The parents came to Auburn Township when the country was but very thinly settled. Their financial means were very small, and. coming as they did into a new country, their start depended mainly on their own physical exertions. The father died Oct. 11, 1872 and the mother May 26, 1873. Mr. Morse was one of the most influential men of his neighborhood, holding several offices of honor and trust in his township. Amos passed his youth with his parents and when he reached his majority began for himself. On the 13th of May, 1849, he was married Mehetabel, daughter of David and Dorcas (White) Carlisle. and by her had three children - Frank R., born May 17, 1852, and Amanda and Adelia, twins. born Sept. 5, 1854. The mother was born .Jan. 8, 1819. Frank married Alvira B. Stock. in 1876: Delia married Samuel A. Stock. in 1876, and Amanda married Milton W. Griffeth, in 1877. In his earlier years, Mr. Morse was a school teacher. He is a Republican in politics, and although in a Democratic neighborhood has held the office of Justice of the Peace for the past twenty years. Owns 160 acres of land. He is a Baptist in religion, and is a man of more than ordinary intelligence. MRS. G. W. OVENS, Tiro: daughter of John and Maria (Staherin) Brenerd, and was born May 12, 1838, in Crawford Co., Ohio. In the fall of 1858, she was united in marriage with Aaron Daugherty, and to this union were born three children, respectively - Lucy, born Aug. 12, 1860; Sherman, born Dec. 14, 1863, and Rebecca, born Feb. 15, 1865. Mr. Daugherty was born Jan. 18, 1818, and died May 22, 1871. He was a brother of Ezekiel Daugherty, mention of whom is made in the biography of Elizabeth Daugherty. Mr, Daugherty was a great farmer and a hard- 872 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: working man. He was temperate in his habits, and affectionate in his disposition toward his family. He was a man universally respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Daugherty, on the 5th of March, 1872, was married to George W. Ovens. Mr. Ovens was born July 22, 1840, and is a son of William and Eleanor (Robinson) Ovens, and is of Irish descent. His father and mother were parents of six children -.James, Anna, William, John, George and Kate. The Ovens family came to the United State; from Ireland in 1842, and to Crawford Co., Ohio ten years later. In his father's family James is the only one dead. He was murdered for his money in Hardin Co., Ohio, in 1862. Mr. Ovens is a Democrat in politics, and a straightforward, honest and upright man. On the death of her first husband, Mrs. Ovens and her children were left a valuable farm of 240 acres, which she still retains. Mr. and Mrs. Ovens live happily together with her children on the old place left them in Auburn Township and no family are more respected in Crawford Co. than this family. R. R. ROSS. farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Plymouth; was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. Nov. 25, 1832. He is a son of A. C. and Celia (Emmons) Ross, who were the parents of four children - Phoebe A., Melissa, one that died in infancy, and Royal R. Royal is the only one living. Mr. Ross biography will be found in connection with the biography of A. C. Moss. in another part of this work. Mrs. Ross, mother of our subject , was born April 8, 1802, in New York. She died as she lived, a conscientious Christian. Her death occurred in Auburn Township in 1836. Royal R. lived on a farm until he was 23 years old, and on the 4th of October, 1860, was united in marriage with Mary A., daughter of Adam and Susanna (Harley) Aumend, and by her had five children -Emmons, W., born Sept. 13, 1861; Willie B., born April 23, 1865; Amelia. born Sept. 24, 1868, died December 11, 11868; George H., born Sept. 10, 1872, died Dec. 28, 1879, and Freddie R., born Sept. 27, 1878. Mrs. Ross was born July 6, 1840, in Auburn Township. Both of these parents are the descendants of old and honored settlers, who came into the wilderness in search of a home. The present condition of their children and grandchildren attest the success with which they were met. Mr. Ross is a Republican in politics, and he and wife, are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They own 160 acres of highly improved land, where they live happily together, making no pretensions, but having the respect and good-well of all their friends and neighbors. A. C. ROSS, farmer: P. O. Tiro: was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, June 11, 1842. His father was Abel C. Ross, who came to Auburn Township in 1825, it being, then an almost unbroken wilderness. The father was married first to Celia Emmons Sept. 22, 1822 and by her had the following family: Phoebe A., Melissa A., Royal R., and one that died in infancy without being named. The wife died Feb. 23, 1837. Mr. Ross remarried March 5, 1838, his second wife being Laura (Carlisle) Ross. From the second marriage the following family were born: Byron H., Alfred C. and Celia A. The father was born April 28, 1800, and died Dec. 17, 1875. The mother is yet living, and makes her home with her son A. C. Byron was a member of Company H. 64th 0. V. I. in the, late civil war. He is now dead. Celia is married. A. C. Ross was reared upon a farm; Was married Sept. 22, 1871, to Mary J. Hoak, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Kaylor) Hoak, and by her had one son and one daughter - Mary A., born Dec. 29, 1873, and Royal H. born May 31, 1876. The wife was born July 30, 1849. Mr. Ross is one of Auburn Township's best farmers. He owns 111 1/2 acres of well improved land. Belongs to the United Brethren Church and is a Republican. The death of his brother Byron and his widow left two children-A1vin E. and Bertha A The former lives with our subject, and the latter with his half-brother, Royal R., in Auburn Township. A. C. ROBINSON, farmer; P. O. Tiro was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co. Ohio, July 21, 1846. He is a son of Barber and Mary (Morrow) Robinson, and is one of a family of nine children. their names being a follows: Charles, Campbell, David, Mary J., Ellen, James, Robert, William and Florence AUBURN TOWNSHIP. - 875 All of these are living, as are also his parents. The subject of this sketch passed his youth upon a farm. He received a good common school education, and on the 26th of May, 1,868, he was united in marriage with Hannah E. McNutt, daughter of Abraham and Jane (Crayton) McNutt, of Lawrence Co., Penn., and by her has one daughter-Nora, born April 14, 1869. Mrs. Robinson was born Dec. 14, 1846. Mr. Robinson's parents were born in Ireland. Mr. Robinson is a Democrat in politics, as is also his father. He owns 100 acres of well improved land near Tiro. He is enterprising and industrious, and takes an active part in all laudable enterprises that tend toward advancing education or building up the county. S. B. RAUDABAUGH, carpenter and joiner, Tiro; was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., in 1842. He is a son of Henry and Lydia (Hahn) Raudabaugh, who were the parents of the following family: William, Samuel, Catherine, David, Elizabeth, Daniel, Rebecca, John, Ellen, Henry, Nancy and Sarah. David, Elizabeth and Henry are dead. The rest are all living in Ohio except Kate, who lives in Indiana. Samuel passed his youth at home. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 15th O. V. I., and was discharged in November, 1865, having passed about five years in fighting for his country. He was a participant in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Corinth and a great many others. He was in actual service about five years and during that time never left his regiment or was wounded. After the war closed he came to Auburn Township, prosecuting his trade. On the 10th of June, 1869, he was united in marriage with Martha Eckis, daughter of Jacob and Martha (Crouse) Eckis, and to this union were born four children - Albertus, born Feb. 4, 1870. died Feb. 10, 1870, Howard L., born Aug. 3, 1871; Vinnie, born June_28, 1876, died Aug. 19, 1876, and Ralph K., born Aug. 8, 1877, Mrs. Raudabaugh was born April 16, 1839. Mr. Raudabaugh own, 3 1/2 acres of land in Mechanicsburg. He is a Republican, and one of the best carpenters in Crawford Co. He received but a limited education, but by reading and study he is one of the best-posted men in the township. JOHN P. SHECKLER, farmer and stockdealer; P. O. Plymouth; was born in Auburn Township, March 3, 1829. He is a son of John and Rachel (Pettit) Sheckler. The father was a native of Pennsylvania, and the mother of Virginia. They were married in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1820, and were the parents of eight children-Elizabeth, Catherine, David, Thomas, John P., Christina, James and George. David is dead. Thomas and George are in Indiana, Christina is in Richland Co., and the balance are in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. Mr. Sheckler died in 1860, and Mrs. Sheckler in 1835. They came to Auburn Township in 1821, and were of that class of pioneers that dangers and hardships did not daunt. Mr. Sheckler was said to have been one of the best and most respected men that are identified with Auburn Township's early history. His son John was reared on the farm. He received a good common-school education, and was married in 1862 to Lenora Ashley, a daughter of Ebenezer and Mary Ashley, and by her has the following family: Rachel E., born March 9, 1863, and died Sept. 10, 1864; Mary, born Aug. 15, 1864, and E. Blanche, born Jan. 1, 1867. Mr. Sheckler is a prominent Republican and farmer in Auburn Township. He owns 112 acres of excellent farming land, and is highly respected by his friends and neighbors JOHN H. TRAGO, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Tire; was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, May 31, 1840. His parents, Daniel and Sarah (Waters) Trago came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1838, locating in Auburn Township, Crawford Co. They were the parents of ten children-Samuel W., Ann E., Elmira, Agnes, Francis M., Vincent T., John H., Alice A., Mary and Morris W. The father was born May 8, 1796, and died in Richland Co., Ohio, Jan. 3, 1876. The mother was born Jan. 1, 1806, and departed this life May 22, 1871. Mr. Trago was one of the prominent and influential men of his neighborhood, and a Quaker of sterling honesty and upright dealings. John H. was reared upon a farm. Oct. 21, 1866, he was united in marriage with Nancy A., daughter of James and Jane Mount, of Richland Co., 876 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: and by her has four children-Fannies born Sept. 1, 1867 ; Justus, born May 23, 1873 ; Andrew E., born Aug. 18, 1876, and John H., born July 9, 1879. Mr. Trago is a successful and enterprising farmer, owns 120 acres of well-improved land, and is a Republican in politics, and is highly respected by his friends and neighbors. MARY E. TRAGO, Tiro; was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, in 1843. Her first husband was Wesley Dull. and by him she had two children- Malin M., born in 1867, and one, E. W., who died in infancy. Mr. Dull departed this life Jan. 23, 1867. Mrs. Dull remarried May 5, 1870, her second husband being Vincent T. Trago. She bore Mr. Trago two sons-Marion W., born April 9, 1872, and Harry D.. born Aug. 9, 1875. Mr. Trago was First Lieutenant in the late war, and was in some of the most hotly contested battles. A few of the principal engagements he was in are Shiloh, Corinth, Chickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Nashville, Columbia and others. It is said of him that he was a brave and kind officer, and a splendid soldier. During the spring of 1880, he was stricken down with disease, and he died the death of a Christian, April 14 of the same year. His death was greatly deplored by his friends and neighbors, and especially by his devoted wife. Mrs. Trago lives on the place, 160 acres, left by him. For a more detailed account of Mr. Trago's family connection, see the biography of his brother, John H. Trago, which will. be found in another part of this work. B. S. VAN TILBURG, merchant, Tiro. One of the most prominent business firms of Tiro is I. & B. S. Van Tilburg, dealers in groceries, dry goods, notions, grain, etc. The junior partner. B. S., was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Nov. 1, 1851. His parents, Vincent and C. E. (Musser) Van Tilburg, were married in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1849, and to them were born the following family: B. S., F. O., M. L., J. M., Eva M., Emma E., Charlie G., Ettie and Adda, and one who died in infancy. Our subject was reared on his father's farm. He received a good common school education, and on the 19th of February, 1878, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Bender, daughter of Jacob Bender, of Vernon Township, and by her has one daughter-Edith M., born Sept. 24, 1878. Mr. Van Tilburg is a Republican, and member of the Lutheran Church. He owns a half-interest in one of the best stores in Tiro, Crawford Co.. Ohio. IRA VAN TILBURG. merchant, Tiro: was born in Richland Co., Ohio. April 15. 1839. He is a son of Peter and Hannah [Kennedy] Van Tilburg who were parents of twelve children-William, Margaret, Eliza, Nancy, Vincent, Frank, Kate, Mary, Maria, Ira. Martha and Lovina. All of these are living except Frank, who died in California. Peter Van Tilburg was a native of New Jersey, and was born in 1802. Mrs. Van Tilburg was also a native of New Jersey, and was born in 1801. They were married in Jefferson Co., Ohio. Mr. Van Tilburg died during the fall of 1876, but his widow still survives him and is living Mansfield, Ohio. The subject of this biography passed his youth and early manhood on a farm, and going to school. When 19 years of age, he went to California, where he engaged in the mining business, which he followed in California and Nevada for ten years. On the 5th of October, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss A. E. Ewing, daughter of J. D. Ewing, Esq., of California. To this union was born one son-Frank, born Dec. 22, 1869. The mother was born in March, 1851. In 1871, Mr. and Mrs. Van Tilburg came to Richland Co., Ohio, Mr. Van Tilburg engaging in the mercantile business at Olivesburg In 1873, he formed a copartnership with his nephew, B. S. Van Tilburg. at Tiro, Crawford Co., Ohio, under the firm name of I. & B. S. Van Tilburg. This was the first business house in Tiro. They started on a small capital, and to-day are one of the heaviest firms of any town in the county. Besides a general dry goods and grocery store, they run a butter and egg house separately, and are also the only grain-buyers at De Kalb Station. They keep a force of from four to five men constantly engaged. Mr. Van Tilburg is a radical Republican in politics, and is a hard and earnest worker in that cause. PETER WRIGHT, farmer; P O. Plymouth; was born in Plymouth Township, SANDUSKY TOWNSHIP. - 877 Richland Co., Ohio, January, 1835. There were born to his parents, Joseph and Christina (Kinnamen) Wright, five children-Peter, Sophia, Susanna, Manuel and Haymen. Peter was reared on a farm, and received a good common-school education. He was married, October, 1859, to Sarah Bevier, daughter of Alexander and Almira (Birch) Bevier. They have no children of their own, but have raised one child from infancy to manhood. Mr. Wright owns 80 acres of well-improved land. He is a member of the Church of God, and a Republican in politics. He is well informed on the issues of the day, and is a prominent citizen in northern Auburn Township. |