Biographical Notes, Logan Co., Ohio History 1880
-------------------------------------------------
Michael KLINE, farmer; P.O. East Liberty; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 
1821; son of Michael and Phebe (CONDIT) KLINE; the former was born in 
Hagerstown Md., March 8, 1789, and was wed to Phebe CONDIT Jan. 14, 1819,
who was born Nov. 12, 1800, and by this marriage nine children were 
born--Ira, Michael, Issac, Samuel B., Jonas, Margaret, Sarah L., Eunice, 
and Hannah, all of whom lived to raise families of their own. George KLINE 
the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Germany, and there married 
Susan BISHOP; Michael's father and grandfather both were blacksmiths which 
vocation the former followed for thirty years; about the year 1820, the 
family removed to Belmont Co. and engaged in farming to which business 
Michael was reared during his early boy-hood, but subsequently learned the 
tanners trade; taught school several terms, and made the best use of his 
time. On April 30, 1845 Michael was married to Sarah WEATHERBY, who was 
born Sept. 26, 1826 near Middlesburg, Zane twnsp.; daughter of Benjamin 
and Sarah (MATHES) WEATHERBY; Mr. KLINE has had a marked and varied career;
was raised a farmer, taught school, learned the tanners trade, was engaged
in the grocery business at West Liberty; also ran a bakery eight years in 
Pickaway Co., owned at one time a farm in Union Co.; in 1869 moved to the 
Southeast corner of Perry, and has since resided having 100 acres of land 
and good improvements; and is a snug and successful farmer; in making his 
start, was poor and no backers, and although having security money to meet 
and other pecuniary difficulties to encounter, has at last made a success;
a good farm and no incumbrances. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant
Church, and has served in a ministerial capacity in that body, being 
regularly ordained. Eight children have been born him, but three are 
living--Sarah I., Hannah M., Al. Louis Cletus.


------------------------------------------------------------------------
USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any
format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons.
Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain
the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative
of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof
of this consent.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by
Jerry Tarvin 
email: jtarvin@chipsnet.com