Wayne County IN Archives Biographies.....Oler, Adam July 25, 1819 - 
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Author: History of Wayne County, Indiana;Volume II, (1884)

Perry Township
p. 702

Adam Oler, farmer and stock-raiser, section 9, Perry Township, was born in 
Green Township, Wayne Co., Ind., Ju1y 25, 1819, a son of Henry and Sarah 
(Potter) Oler. He resided at home till he grew to manhood, and then began life 
for himself. He took the contract of cutting 133 cords of wood, at 31¼ cents a 
cord, and 5,000 rails, of Allen Lewis. He was married Feb. 2, 1843, to 
Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Shirley) Ballenger. They have had a 
family of nine children, seven of whom are living---Sarah A., Henderson B., 
Phoebe A., Lewis P., George W., Fanny E., William E. The deceased are---Jacob 
S. and Joseph E. After his marriage Mr. Oler rented land five years, and then 
bought 120 acres, where he has since resided. He subsequently added to his 
farm till he had 700 acres, all well improved. He has divided his land with 
his children, reserving 200 acres for his own use. Mr. and Mrs. Oler are 
members of the United Brethren church.

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