Williams County

Biography of Clifford Clemens of Bryan Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

Clifford Clemens, the present efficient deputy sheriff of Williams County and former city marshal of Bryan, the judicial center of this county, claims the county as the place of his nativity and is a representative of one of its old and highly esteemed families. He was born in the little Village of Williams Center, on May 30, 1868, and is a son of Ephriam and Mary (Lane) Clemens, both natives of Crawford County, this state, and both young folk at the time of the removal of the respective families to Williams County, Mrs. Clemens having been eight years old when … Read more

Biography of George J. Wise of Pulaski Township Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

George J. Wise. — It is by no means an easy task to describe within the limits of this review a man who has led an active life and by his own exertions reached a position of honor and success in the vocation to which he has applied his energies. But biography finds justification, nevertheless, in tracing and recording such a life, as the public claims a certain property interest in the career of every individual and the time invariably arrives when it becomes advisable to give the right publicity. It is then with a certain degree of satisfaction that … Read more

Biography of John Sherman Ingram of Bryan Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

John S. Ingram.— On the first of September, 1919, John Sherman Ingram entered upon the discharge of his official duties as county recorder of Williams County, his election to this responsible post having taken place on the fifth of November of the preceding year, and the majority which he received in this election having emphatically attested to the high esteem in which he is held in his native county. Mr. Ingram was born on his father’s farm, in Florence Township, near the village of Edon, this county, and the date of his nativity was February 6, 1865. He is a … Read more

Biography of David Shaffer of Pulaski Township Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

David Shaffer. — One of the careful agriculturists and respected citizens of Pulaski Township, Williams County, is David Shaffer, a man whose history furnishes a splendid example of what may be accomplished through determined purpose, laudable ambition and well-directed efforts. Starting in life at the bottom of the ladder, he has steadily worked his way upward, winning success in his chosen field of endeavor and gaining the public confidence, which he has retained through careful “hewing to the line” in all the relations which he has sustained with his fellow men. David Shaffer was born on October 30, 1861, on … Read more

Biography of Levi Miller of Bridgewater Township Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

Levi Miller.-The name of Miller is associated with some of the progressive farming done in Williams County, and one of the expert agriculturists bearing it is Levi Miller, who owns his fine farm of 282 acres, which is located five miles north and three miles west of Montpelier. He was born on the farm he now occupies on April 29 185/, a son of John H. and Elsa (Gardner) Miller. John Miller was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, in 1831, and his wife was born in Richland County, Ohio, in 1833. While still a boy he was brought to Wayne … Read more

Biography of George W. Custar of Florence Township, Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

George W. Custar of Florence Township, three miles northeast from Edon, was born October 12, 1859, in Superior Township. He is a son of John and Lydia (Tumbleson) Custer. On July 4, 1883, Mr. Custar married Lillie McCamis, a daughter of John and Louisa (Hare) McCamis. Mr. and Mrs. Custar have two children.

Biography of Walter S. Tomlinson of Williams Center, Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

Walter S. Tomlinson, breeder of Holstein Friesians and a farmer upon an extensive scale, owns one of the best stock farms in Defiance County, which is located three-fourths of a mile southeast of Williams Center, Defiance County, Ohio. He was born at Bryan, Ohio, on June 16, 1843, a son of Giles Hawkins Tomlinson. Mr. Tomlinson was married to Emily Lane of Williams County, Ohio, and they had two children. The first Mrs. Tomlinson died on December 10, 1905. In 1908 Mr. Tomlinson was married to Loretta Coy, widow of Albert Coy, who was born in Melford Township, Defiance County, Ohio, on January 24, 1853.

Biography of Fred Planson of Stryker, Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

Fred Planson, son of the late Peter Planson, was born, April 29, 1883, on the farm adjoining the one he now owns and occupies. Mr. Planson married, November 24, 1904, Alice E. Peugeot, who was born and educated in Brady Township, Ohio, and into the household thus established (1918) four children have been born.

Biography of William Felger of Brady Township, Ohio

A Standard History of Williams County Ohio, Vol 2, Title Page

Mr. Felger was born in Brady Township, Williams County, Ohio, one mile north of West Unity, June 29, 1853, a son of Henry and Susanna (Herman) Felger. Mr. Felger married Sarah Billman, of Wayne County, Ohio, and they had three children. Mrs. Felger died June 28, 1904, and Mr. Felger later married Ina L. Miller. They have had no children.