Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter
Volume 21, Number 2, March – April 2007
MEETINGS
March 19, 2007 Monday 7:00 p.m.
Business meeting. Work and research.
April 16, 2007 Monday 6:00 p.m. (restaurant), 7:00 p.m. (BGSU Library)
A tour of the archival collection at the BGSU library. We will meet at Call of the Canyon restaurant on the NW corner of Main St. and Wooster in Bowling Green for a light supper. At 7:00 we will tour the CAC so feel free to meet us at either place. Research till 9:00.
May 21, 2007 Monday 7:00 p.m.
Business meeting. Work and research.
June 18, 2007 Monday 7:00 p.m.
Eric Honneffer from the CAC will speak on preservation of photos and documents. You are invited to bring your own for hands-on techniques.
NEW MEMBERS
#440 Catherine L. Crawford, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
#441 Ken & Debra J. Klem, Toledo, OH 43606-4123
#442 Claudia Penn,Cincinnati, OH 45233
#443 Clair Lawrence, Cincinnati, OH 45248
Correction:
#434 Barbara Motkowski, South Aurora, IL 60642-1074
Membership is $10 a per year. Dues are paid the first of each year. Mid-year memberships receive newsletters from the beginning of the calendar year.
OUR NEWEST PUBLICATIONS …
The 1890 Veterans Census, price $14.00 plus $2.00 postage and handling. It includes information on where the veteran lived in 1890 and any disability he incurred while serving In some cases widows are listed.
1880 Henry Co. Census Vol I (Ridgeville Twp., Freedom Twp., Napoleon Twp., Napoleon Village, Henry Co. Infirmary,) Vol. II (Liberty Twp. Washington Twp., Harrison Iwp., Damascus Twp. Richfield Twp., Liberty Center Village, Texas Village, Colton Village) and Vol. III (Flatrock Twp., Monroe Twp., Pleasant Twp., Marion Twp, Bartlow Twp., Florida Village, Holgate Village, Hamler Village, Deshler Village) — $18 + $2 postage ea.
Henry County Infirmary Register 1870-1980 — $6 + $1.50 postage.
Deshler Flag Obits 2004-2006 – $12 + $2 postage.
Northwest Signal Obits. 2006 — $18.+ $2 postage.
Henry County Death Records 1877-1908 — $12+ $2 postage.
MISCELLANEOUS
In case of bad weather, cancellation of meetings will be announced on WNDH 103.1
QUERIES
HUBER / HOEVER RAUSCH
Searching for gr-gr-grandfather Carl Huber and son Charles Carl Ludwig Huber. They emigrated to Henry Co. in March of 1852 along with Herman & Mary Ann Rausch (Carl’s daughter) Tax documents misspell Huber as Hoever. Carl was 54 when he arrived, split rail fences for early farmers in Hen. Co. and died age 94 near Holgate where he lived with son Charles. Any help to trace info from Hen. Co. back in Palatinate (Kaiserslautern Hochspeyer) would be greatly appreciated.
–Rick Wiles, Petosky, M149770
BUCHANAN McWHORTER
Searching parents of William Alexander Buchanan b. 1739 New Jersey, m Marry McWhoter in 1763. Moved to New York. One son, Thomas Buchanan, settled III Huron Co., OH. Thomas’ sons may have settled in Henry Co. Anyone with info on this family?
–Carrie Maldonado, Fenton, MI 48430
NELSON, BRILLHART, SANEHOLTZ / SOHNHOLZ, HICKSTEAD, AWE
Looking for info on Emma (Nelson) Bril.lhart as a singer and violinist on the radio in Toledo ca. J 910-15. What station? Also looking for the School where F. B. (Bert) Brillhart taught in Toledo same years. They married and lived on a farm on Rd. N Henry Co. for many years. Looking for info on area west of Napoleon called Wayne Park where my relatives lived in a cabin ca. 1876-1881. They are listed in 1880 Census next to relatives – Hickstead and Awe. In 1882 they moved to the Waite Homestead in Liberty Twp. Does anyone know that location or if the house still exists? Also interested in info on the Hannover Settlement Connected with the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
–Anita Butler, Cincinnati, OH 45247
THE SIGNAL
On Dec. 19, 1894 the Henry County Signal published biographical sketches of local businessmen by Guy C. DITTENHAVER. These sketches will be reprinted in this issue and future issues.
E. R. MAYNARD — If knowledge of his profession, enjoying a good patronage and attention to business entitles one to first place in his line, Mr. E. A. MAYNARD certainly enjoys that distinction. His studio is situated on the corner of Perry and Clinton Streets, opposite the postoffice, in second story. As an artist and photographer Mr. MA YNARD takes a rear seat for no one and his patronage will bear out this assertion. He does all kinds and classes of work known to the profession and has the special right for glass mounts-a new and pleasing departure in photography-for this county from the Gale Glass Mount Co., Bristol, Conn.
Mr. MAYNARD is son o fWm. And Mary MAYNARD; was born on a farm in Western Massachusetts, near Lee, Oct. 13, 1867. He was educated in the High School Academy and learned his profession of J. L. LOVELL, Amhurst, one of the best photographers in the state. In 1889 he came to Bowling Green, OH, and worked for J. L. ARNOLD one year, after which he located in Napoleon and became proprietor of the MILLER art studio, to which he has added much in material and patronage.
CHAS. W. BOYER – The reader desiring to see a self-made man in every sense of the word should go on the south side and take a look at Chas. W. Boyer and his large furniture establishment. It is his and he made it from cellar to garret.
He was born in Germantown, Mt. Gomery Co. (sic) OH, May 15 1859. With his parents he moved to Ada, OB, where they resided 18 months and then came to Napoleon. He received a good and thorough common school education then learned the carpenter trade which he worked at 6 years and in this line was always considered first class being skilled and rapid. At the end of six years he learned cabinet making and entered the employ of Henry HOLTERMAN, furniture and undertaking. While here he took a special course in undertaking and embalming from Prof. CLARDS, of Springfield, OH. When Mr. HOLTERMAN sold out, his successor, Wm. TIETJEN, retained Mr. BOYER which position he occupied with credit until he went into business for himself His location is on the south side and many thought a poor one, but time showed that Charley’s friends were of the kind who would follow him. From the first he commanded a good share of trade. It steadily increased and today he is doing a large business. He is a large though careful buyer and always studies to buy and place before his trade something interesting and new. In undertaking, his trade is exceptionally large. As a citizen, Mr. BOYER is public spirited and for generosity he certainly is to be commended, as churches and other institutions have ever found in him one who contributes largely to a worthy cause. His latest advertiser is a nicely gotten up calendar which he is presenting to each of his customers.
A. J. KANNEY – With but one exception-that of John KUNTZ-A.J. KANNEY is the oldest practical blacksmith in Napoleon. He is nearly 50 years of age, having been born January 10, 1846 in Monroeville, Huron County. His father was a distiller by trade and his business necessitated that he not remain for any fixed time in one place. Hence youn KANNEY lived in Monroeville, Reed Township, Seneca County, Weaver’s Corners, Thompson Township and New Reagel (sic) before he came to Napoleon, which was in ’62. He received an education in the common schools and was apprenticed to HOPKINS & ALLER where he learned his trade. In 1871 he went into business for himself at Florida, this county, staying there buy a year, however, when he returned to the county seat. Entering the employ ofMJLLER Bros. he worked for them a short time when he set up in business for himself and has since more than held his own. In 1870 he married Miss Mary SWIN.
As a blacksmith, shoer and all other lives of business incidental thereto, Mr. KANNEY is acknowledged first class. Working at his trade nearly 30 years has given him a proficiency second to none. Coupled with the fact that he is honesty itself, never having his transactions questioned. We have in Mr. KANNEY a good citizen who always has the town’s welfare at heart and promotes public improvements.
A. J. ULRICH – The senior member of the firm has long been identified as one of Napoleon’s business men, having been here 20 years. He was born in Wayne County, June 28, 1842, and, as with most of those whose sketches are herein submitted, on a farm. Living on the farm until 16 years of age he received a good common school education, when he went forth in life to look after his own welfare. Going to Burlin (sic), Holmes County, he entered the hardware store of a relative, M. SCHONB, and learned the tinning trade. After serving his time he went to Wooster where he followed his trade a short time and later on to Lima, working in the latter place as journeyman one year.
In the fall of 1865 he came to Napoleon and went into the hardware business with his brother John as partner, on the site where now stands MEYER’s clothing store. The firm continued until 1873 when they sold out to HELLER & COOVER and went into the manufacturing business, making turned goods such as handles, neckyokes, etc. Soon after the firm dissolved, Adam retiring. Until 1880 he worked at his trade and in that year went into partnership with A. B. SCRIBNER. In 1885 the firm dissolved and Mr. ULRICH founded his present business. From the first he was assisted by his two sons who were taken into partnership this spring.
Mr. ULRICH was married in 1867 to Miss ClaraE. BALES, the result of this union being five children., Grant, Frank, Jennie, Hattie and Annie. Both sons and oldest daughter are married, the latter to Capt. R. K. SCOTT of this city. Ever since his residence here Mr. ULRICH has been largely identified with the M. E. Church, having been trustee and steward for 20 years. From the founding of his business he has made gigantic strides towards a competency, being now (in addition to his store) an extensive land owner, Ulrich’s Park south of town being one of his properties.
His oldest son Grant L. was born in Napoleon, Oct. 30, 1868. He is a Napoleon boy, born and bred and for the most partjias lived his 26 years in Henry county’s capital. His education was received in a common school buy one of the best in the state-that of Napoleonwhere he completed his third year in the high school. Laying down his studies he entered his father’s store, and the latter himself being one most practically conversant with the business, it was less than the allotted time that Grant thoroughly mastered every detail ofthe trade, and is now regarded as possessing no superior in his line in Napoleon. For proof of this assertion one needs but consult the countless work he has executed.
On March 19, 1891, the subject of this sketch entered the matrimonial estate with Miss Mary E. LEONHART, an estimable young lady. of Florida, daughter of Wm. LEONHART, since deceased.
LAND SALES IN HENRY COUNTY, OHIO 1847 (cont.)
The following is taken from an old book discovered in the attic of the Henry County
Courthouse. R=range, T=town, S=section, A=acres, VPA=value per acre. Townships
are designated by Range and Town numbers (note: Liberty & Wash. changed 1850):
| BARTLOW | R 3 N – T 8 E | DAMASCUS | R 5 N – T 8 E |
| FLATROCK | R 4 N – T 6 E | FREEDOM | R 6 N – T 6 E |
| HARRISON | R 5 N – T 7 E | LIBERTY | R 5 & 6 N – T 7 E |
| MARION | R 4 N – T 7 E | MONROE | R 4 N – T 7 E |
| NAPOLEON | R 5 N – T 6 E | PLEASANT | R 3 N – T 6 E |
| RICHFIELD | R 4 N – T 8 E | RIDGEVILLE | R 6 N – T 5 E |
| WASHINGTON | R 5 & 6 N – T 8 E |
Note: No village/town location is given in the following listing, Dist. # 1.
| Owner | Number of Lot | Total Value |
| Chust/Churt, John | 60 | 145 |
| Cain, James | 9 NE pt. | 50 |
| Craig, Alexr. | 26 | 430 |
| Craig, Alexr. | 44 | 130 |
| Craig, Alexr. | 67 | 130 |
| Cross, David | 29 | 95 |
| Cross, David | 37 | 140 |
| Cross, David | 38 | 130 |
| Cross, David | 75 | 120 |
| Cross, David | 79 | 70 |
| Cross, David | 41 | 115 |
| Daughenbough, A. | 46 | 90 |
| Daughenbough, A. | 54 | 90 |
| Daughenbough, A. | 59 | 150 |
| Dawson, Samuel | 20 | 55 |
| Evans, J. N. | 13 | 150 |
| Edwards, David | 42 | 110 |
| Evans, Simon | 21 | 70 |
| English, Daniel | 30 | 95 |
| Ferguson, Alexr. | 28 | 90 |
| Glasgow, John | 10 | 70 |
| Hubbord, H. | 22 | 200 |
| Harley, David | 102 | 230 |
| Haly, James G. | 100 | 100 |
| Haly, James G. | 36 | 150 |
| Haly, James G. | 45 | 100 |
| Jones?, James S. | 120 | 60 |
| Jones?, James S. | 88 | 150 |
| Kryder, Soloman | 89 | 130 |
| Lewis, Geo. R. | 74 | 140 |
Note: No village/town location is given in the following listing, Dist. # 1.
Leonard, Henry 32 200.
| Owner | Number of Lot | Total Value |
| Leonard, Henry | 68 | 400 |
| Lord, Fredrick (crossed out) | 33 | 290 |
| Lord, Fredrick | 50 | 80 |
| Lathrop, E. | 94 | 150 |
| Lathrop, E. | 72 House | 375 |
| Lathrop, E. | 62 | 470 |
| Lathrop, E. | 27 E 1/2 House | 179 |
| Mann, John | 27 W 1/2 | 45 |
| Mann, Jacob | 49 | 90 |
| McGaughey, Heirs of | 9 SWpt. | 25 |
| Magill, James | 92 | 150 |
| Powell, John | 76 | 100 |
| Powell, John | 63 | 190 |
| Powell, John | 6 | 140 |
| Powell, John | 64 House | 950 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 3 | 150 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 5 | 100 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 11 | 70 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 15 | 45 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 19 | 60 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 35 | 150 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 43 | 110 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 47 | 80 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 51 | 65 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 69 | 150 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 73 House | 300 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 77 | 100 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 81 | 120 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 83 | 120 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 85 | 140 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 87 | 130 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 71 | 150 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 91 | 125 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 93 | 150 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 95 | 150 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 97 | 110 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 99 | 100 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 103 | 80 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 109 | 60 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 111 | 50 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 55 | 130 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 61 | 150 |
| Phillips & Stafford | 56 | 140 |
| Patrick, S. S. | 90 | 120 |
| Patrick, S. S. | 100 | 100 |
| Patrick, S. S. | 96 | 150 |
| Patrick, S. S. | 24 | 75 |
| Rawson, Abell | 7 | 80 |
| Shawn,R. W.? | 52 | 85 |
| Stout, George | 23 | 70 |
| Stout, George | 25 | 150 |
| Stout, George | 14 | 45 |
| Stout, George | 39 | 125 |
| Spangler, F. | 4 | 115 |
| Spangler, F. | 40 | 120 |
| Strong, Hazael | 104 House | 240 |
| Taylor, James | 53 | 95 |
| Warrick, John | 31 | 100 |
District # 2, June 7th, 1847
NOTE: R 6N, T 4E Later became Springfield Twp., Williams Co.
| R | T | S | Description | A | VPA | Total Value |
|
| Avery, Curtiss | 6 | 4 | 9 | W 1/2 SE | 80 | 2.50 | 200 |
| Avery, Curtiss | 6 | 4 | 9 | E 1/2 SW | 80 | 2.50 | 200 |
| Barnett, Stephen | 6 | 4 | 4 | ? fr. NW | 45 | 2.50 | 112 |
| Ballentine, J. S. | 6 | 4 | 4 | SE SE | 40 | 2.00 | 80 |
| Brainerd, _____ | 6 | 4 | 7 | SE fr. | 12 | 3.75 | 45 |
| Blackman, J. | 6 | 4 | 4 | SW fr’l. 1/4 | 106 | 1.75 | 185 |
| Bowens, Heirs of | 6 | 4 | 8 | W pt. N fr. NE 1/2 | 5.00 | 30 | |
| Cole, Amos | 6 | 4 | 2 | S fr. SW | 23 | 3.00 | 69 |
| Cole, Amos | 6 | 4 | 3 | W 1/2 S fr. | 68 | 7.03 | 478 |
| Cole, Amos | 6 | 4 | 10 | N 1/2 NW | 80 | 4.50 | 360 |
| DIST. # 2 | |||||||
| Cole, Amos | 6 | 4 | 10 | W 1/2 NE | 80 | 4.00 | 320 |
| Cole, Amos | 6 | 4 | 11 | E 1/2 NW | 80 | 2.50 | 200 |
| Clark, Geo. J. | 6 | 4 | 17 | W 1/2 NW | 80 | 2.25 | 180 |
| Dey, John E. | 6 | 4 | 18 | NW fr. | 108 | 7.00 | 756 |
| Dewey, Christopher | 6 | 4 | 10 | S 1/2 SE 1/4 | 80 | 2.00 | 160 |
| Evans, Foreman | 6 | 4 | 8 | NW fr. | 89 | 10.50 | 934 |
| Fleckner, Jacob | 6 | 4 | 1 | W pt SW 1/4 | Not entered | ||
| Fox, Geo. | 6 | 4 | 10 | S 1/2 NW | 80 | 2.50 | 200 |
| Gunn,E. & H. | 6 | 4 | 11 | E 1/2 NE | 80 | 2.50 | 200 |
| Gunn, E. & H. | 6 | 4 | 11 | W 1/2 NE | 80 | 2.50 | 200 |
| Gunn, E & H. | 6 | 4 | 15 | E 1/2 SW | 80 | 2.25 | 180 |
| Gunn, Elijah | 6 | 4 | 2 | N fr. N 1/2 | 100 | 12.96 | 1,296 |
| Gunn, Elijah | 6 | 4 | 2 | W fr. S 1/4 | 90 | 14.39 | 1,296 |
| Gunn, Elijah | 6 | 4 | 2 | SE 1/4 | 118 | 3.00 | 224 |
