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Ric 14 BABCOCK, Silas Way 15A BADGER, Henry L. Kin 5 BADGER, Joseph Ash 8A BADGER, Lucius Kin 5 BAILEY, Benjm Mor 13 BAILEY, Wm Mor 13 BAKER, Cornelius Kin 5A BAKER, Elijah Sal 4 BAKER, Emmerson Sal 4A BAKER, Samuel Kin 5 BALDWIN, Charles M. Kin 6 BALDWIN, Daniel Sal 3A BALDWIN, Wm Sal 3 BALL, Elijah Sal 3 BANGS, Theophilus Wri 20 BANINGTON*, Chauncey Sal 3A BARBER, John Sal 3A BARBER, John Sal 4 BARNARD, Francis Win 15 BARNARD, Jona Win 15 BARNARD, Moses Win 14 BARNUM, Ebenezer Gen 9 BARNUM, Enoch Har 10A BARRETT, Benjm Kin 5A BARRETT, Warren Mon 19A BARRINGTON*, Chauncey Sal 3A BARRTLET, Jeremiah And 17A BARTHOLOMEW, Benjm Gen 9 BARTHOLOMEW, Isaac Har 10A BARTHOLOMEW, Jacob Gen 9 BARTHOLOMEW, John Gen 9 BARTHOLOMEW, John B. Har 10A BARTHOLOMEW, John I Har 10A BARTHOLOMEW, Joseph Gen 9 BARTHOLOMEW, Luman Way 15A BARTHOLOMEW, Martha Har 10A BARTHOLOMEW, Peter Har 10A BARTHOLOMEW, Saml Har 10A BARTHOLOMEW, Theobald Gen 9 BARTHOLIMU, Abraham Gen 9A BASHER, Phineas Den 18 BATCHELOR, Amos Kin 5A BATCHELOR, Bazil Ash 7 BATE, James Kin 6 BATES, Reuben And 17A BATES, Solomon Wri 20 BATES, Zadock Mon 19 BATTLE, Josiah B. Mor 13 BEACH, Elias Aus 11 BEACH, Luman Mor 13 BEAN, John Sal 3A BEATS, Edson Pie 18A BECKWITH, Elijah Leb 15A BECKWITH, Gurdon Ash 8 BECKWITH, Jeremiah Leb 15A BECKWITH, Levi Wri 19A BECKWITH, Perry G. Leb 15A BECKWITH, Reynold Ash 7 BECKWITH, Saml Leb 15A BECKWITH, Silas Leb 15A BELDEN, Henry Mon 19 BELDEN, Nathaniel And 17A BELL, Wm Jef 12A BENHAM, Adner Ash 7 BENHAM, Saml Wri 20A BENHAM, Thomas Jr Wri 20A BENHAM, Ths Ash 7 BENJAMIN, Asa Pie 18A BENJAMIN, Reuben Pie 18A BENNET, Joseph Ash 7 BENNITT, Isaac Mon 19 BENSON, Stutson Kin 6A BENTON, Ezekiel Ash 7A BENTON, Hemen Kin 5 BEMUS, John M. Sal 4A BEMUS, Myron Sal 4A BEMUS, Samuel Sal 3 BIDWELL, Sheldon She 20A BIDWELL, Stephen She 20A BIDWELL, Truman She 20A BIGELOW, Elijah Ash 7 BISHOP, John Ash 8 BISHOP, Nathan Har 9A BISHOP, Stephen Leb 15A BLACKINTON, Jesse Wri 19A BLACKINTON, Jesse N. Wri 19A BLACKMON, Abiah Aus 11A BLACKMON, Elijan Ash 6A BLAKELEY, Russell Har 11 BLAKESLIE, Alpheus Kin 5 BLAKESLIE, Asher Ash 7 BLAKESLIE, Joel Leb 15A BLAKESLIE, John G. Ash 6A BLAKESLIE, Sala Ash 8A BLAKESLIE, Samuel Sal 3 BLINN, Theodore Wri 20 BLODGET, Caleb Mon 19 BLODGET, John Sal 3A BLOOD, Asa Ash 8A BLOOD, Edmond Ash 7A BOGUE, Daniel Ric 14 BOGUE, John Leb 15 BONNEY, Ezekiel Sal 3 BONNEY, Irus Sal 3 BONNEY, Pier Sal 3 BOOMHOUR, John R. Den 18 BOOTH, Philo Ash 8A BOWERS, Julius Gen 9 BRAINARD, Caleb Har 9A BRAINARD, David Har 10 BRAKEMAN, John Har 10 BRAKEMAN, Junis Har 10 BRAKEMAN, Polly Har 10A BRAMAN, Geore Sal 3A BRAYMAN, Solo Pie 18A BRETT, Isaac Har 10A BRETT, Joshua D. Har 11 BRETT, Wm Har 10 BRIDGEMAN, Asa Way 17 BRIDGEMAN, Gideon Way 17 BRIGGS, Arthur Jef 12A BRIGGS, Saml Har 10 BRIGHAM, Silas Har 10 BROCKWAY, Elias Jr. Leb 15A BROCKWAY, Elias Leb 15A BRONSON, Seba Mor 13 *BROOKS, John Sal 3A BROOKS, Nathaniel Sal 4A BROOKS, Samuel Sal 3A BROWN, Aaron Mor 13 BROWN, Aaron Jr Mor 13 BROWN, Asa Mon 19A BROWN, Charles Kin 6 BROWN, David Har 10A BROWN, Derick Ash 7 BROWN, Ebenezer Ash 8 BROWN, Elias Kin 5A BROWN, Ephm Ash 8A BROWN, Gelotes* Wri 19A BROWN, John Sal 3A BROWN, Simon Sal 3A BROWN, Stephen Sal 3A BROWN, John B.M. Sal 3 BROWN, John F. Ash 8 BROWN, Jonah Mor 13A BROWN, Josiah Sal 3 BROWN, Josiah Jr. Sal 3 BROWN, Levi Pie 18A BROWN, Luther Mon 19 BROWN, Obadiah Mor 13A BROWN, Pely Sal 3A BROWN, Rex Way 16 BROWN, Roswell Mon 19 *BROOKS, James Sal 4 BROWN, Saml Pie 18A BROWN, Samuel Sal 3 BROWN, Solomon Wri 19A BROWN, Titus Mor 13 BROWN, Zadock Wri 20 BUCK, Ebenezer Sal 3A BUCK, Samuel Har 9A BUCK, Wm Har 10A BUFFURN, Jonathan Ash 6A BUFFURN, Stephen Ash 6A BUGBY, Zacheus Kin 5A BURDICK, Solo Mor 13 BURGET, Jehoikim Har 10 BURGET, Wm Har 9A BURNET, David Ash 7 BURNET, Sherman Kin 5A BURR, Noah Den 18 BURRILL, Aaron Ash 8A BURRILL, John Ash 8 BURRILL, Zachariah Ash 8 BURROWS, David Ash 7A BURT, Benj Aus 12A BURT, Zebulon Ric 14 BURTON, Ruth Way 16 BUSHNELL, Gibson Kin 5A BUSHNELL, John Mon 19 BUSHNELL, Lodowich Mon 19 BUSHNELL, Wm Kin 5A BUTLER, Wm Way 17 BUTTERFIELD, Wm Ash 7 BUTTRICK, John Sal 3 BYINGTON, Tina Kin 5 ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 15:29:09 EDT From: RICKSORG@aol.com Subject: 1st Iron Bridge in Sandusky County The following is an excerpt from the book "HISTORY OF SANDUSKY COUNTY OHIO, With Portraits And Biographies Of Prominent Citizens And Pioneers" - by Homer Everett, Esq., Wilbur G. Zeigler, and "a writer in the employ of the publishers." Published by H. Z. Williams & Bro., Cleveland, Ohio; 1882. Reproduced in 1972 by Unigraphic, Inc.; Evansville, Indiana. The excerpt is from page 201, within chapter XIX: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ FIRST IRON BRIDGE IN SANDUSKY COUNTY The first iron bridge erected in the county, was built over Mud Creek near the village of Millersville, in Jackson township, in the year 1870, and on the macadamized road called the Greensburg road, described in a former chapter. The stone work for this bridge cost about four hundred dollars, and the iron superstructure cost precisely eight hundred and seventy dollars. The bridge was put up by the King Bridge Company, of Cleveland. The length of this bridge is twenty-seven feet span, and width about eighteen feet. The county commissioners who are entitled to the honor of first introducing the iron bridge into the county, were Benjamin Inman, Samuel E. Walters, and Henry Reiling. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Regards, Rick Sorg ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ researching - SORG, STROHL, WILSON, HARGER, HAGUE, VAN-WY (VAN-Y), HAWK (HAAG, HAG), TILLOTSON, HARRIS, KENNEDY ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 15:10:04, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: JULIUS O. SESLINE - STARK COUNTY 1882 HISTORY OF LA GRANGE COUNTY INDIANA F.A. Battey & Co., 1882 JULIUS O. SESLINE is a native of Switzerland. His parents, Julius and Susannah Sesline, came to America in 1847, and made their home in Stark County, Ohio. His father died in Alliance, Ohio, and his mother in Canton. Julius went to school in Canton, and, in the spring of 1864, enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Sixty-second Ohio National Guards, and after receiving his discharge December 15, 1864, re-enlisted the same year in the Third Ohio Independent Battery. He was in battle when the attempt was made by Gen. Hood's army to recapture Nashville; also in the engagement at Fort Donelson; at one time he was detached from his battery and set to fighting guerrillas, and while in service met with numerous exciting incidents and adventures. He was discharged July 15, 1865, and was engaged in railroading some time afterward; next was employed as clerk in a hotel about a year; then with sum of 25 cents came to Warsaw, Ind., and was with Perry & Burrill one year learning the baker's trade; subsequently was employed eight months as baker by a firm in Fort Wayne. He next appeared at Kendallville; then removed to the Haw Patch. He married a Miss Jones December 25, 1873; she was the daughter of Aquila Jones, and is a member of the Lutheran Church. They have three children -Willis O., John N. and Clyde. Mr. Sesline has a farm of 140 acres, and is a Mason in Lodge No. 76, at La Grange. ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 15:10:02, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: SPEAROW - STARK COUNTY 1882 HISTORY OF LA GRANGE COUNTY INDIANA F.A. Battey & Co., 1882 JAMES SPEAROW, Sr., was one of seven children born to William and Rosanna (Ruth) Spearow, and the first to leave his native State, Pennsylvania, to seek a Western home. He was married in October, 1829, to Susanna Stauver, born in Pennsylvania, in 1801; Mr. Spearow was born in Lancaster County, September 18, 1808. About 1832, they went to Stark County, Ohio, and in the spring of 1846 came to this county, and Mr. Spearow traded his team for 160 acres of land, never questioning the honesty of the parties with whom he bargained, but afterward discovered that they had no claim on the land. He soon after moved to land in this township; his wife was unequal to the tasks and hardships, and died in February, 1849. They had ten children -Rosanna, John, Samuel, Susanna (deceased), William, James, Daniel, Jacob, Solomon and Mary. September 13, 1849, Mr. Spearow married Mrs. Martha Millis, widow of John W. Millis and daughter of Robert and Mary (Connel) Burke, natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia, and of Irish descent. Mrs. Spearow is a native of Madison County, Ky., born in 1811, and by her first marriage had four children -Elnora E., Helen S., Estella and Sarah C. By Mr. Spearow, three, viz., Sarah A., Amelia and Gibson -Amelia only living. Subject and wife belong to the U.B. Church. He is a Republican, and owns 240 acres of fine land, and has retired from active work. Four of Mr. Spearow's sons served during the war of the rebellion. SAMUEL SPEAROW, who owns 240 acres of land in this township, came here with his parents in 1846, and has spent his time since in working hard to possess himself of a good home and improved farm. He lived for some time in a log house, and during the month of May prepared and planted ten acres of corn. He was married on the 25th of December, 1847, to Frances Deal, the daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth Deal, who came to this county in 1834. Mr. and Mrs. Spearow had eleven children, six of whom are living, viz.: Charles F., Fred, Joe, Agnes E., Ned and Maggie B. Mr Spearow is a native of Stark County, Ohio, and was born October 14, 1832; his parents were James and Susanna Spearow. He lived under the paternal roof until twenty-four years of age; then went to Van Buren Township, and rented a farm one year; then returned and bought 80 acres of his present farm, which is now worth about $11,000. He is an active Republican and energetic citizen; paid $150 to assist in clearing the township draft. SOLOMON SPEAROW, was born August 15, 1843, and when a child came to this county with his parents, James and Susan Spearow. He remained with his father until the age of twenty-two, and October 25, 1868, was united in marriage with Mrs. Lydia A. Gage, the widow of Samuel Gage, deceased, and daughter of Elias and Roxia Gilbert. They have four children -Addie, Hattie H., Flora and Rollin. By her first husband Mrs. Spearow had one child, Ella R., who is now teaching school. Mr. Spearow's farm is well cultivated, and for the past three years the proceeds have averaged about $1,800 a year. He is a member of the U.B. Church. Mrs. Spearow's father, Elias G. Gilbert, was born in New York State August 2, 1808, and moved thence to Clark County, Ohio, when but a boy. In 1833, he was married to Mrs. Roxia (Hammond) Nickelson of New York. He moved to this county in 1835, three years after its organization. He first settled in Green Township on the farm of Judge Seeley, and in two years had accumulated enough to purchase 80 acres of land in Springfield Township, on Brushy Prairie. Having partially cleared his land he built a log-cabin, where they dwelt until 1851, when they built the frame structure that is yet standing. Mr. Gilbert was an industrious man, a kind father and accommodating neighbor. At the time of his death he owned 500 acres of land, well improved with good buildings. He died at his home on Brushy Prairie, of typhoid fever, September 22, 1865. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #306 *******************************************