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

Biography of Dayton M. Blue

Williams County

Dayton M. Blue’s life, rooted in Superior Township since his birth on November 8, 1859, embodies the enduring spirit of familial legacy and agricultural dedication. Son to Dennis H. and Adaline C. (Purdy) Blue, Dayton’s narrative is woven into the fabric of Williams County, where his parents settled and contributed to the community. Despite losing his mother at a young age and taking on the world at seventeen, Dayton successfully managed to cultivate a 100-acre farm, symbolizing resilience and self-reliance. His marriage to Amanda J. Custer in 1881 and their descendants further enrich his story, marking the continuation of a family deeply intertwined with the land and its history.

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

Biography of George Z. Castor

Williams County

George Z. Castor, born on March 10, 1870, in Defiance County, Ohio, epitomizes the essence of self-made success and commendable citizenship. A descendant of Ohio natives, including a Civil War veteran father, Castor’s life on an 83-acre farm near Bryan in Pulaski Township highlights the fruits of hard work, self-culture, and community engagement. Married to Mertie B. Fisher in 1891, their family and Castor’s contributions to agriculture and the local cooperative association reflect a legacy of industriousness, integrity, and dedication to progress.

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

Biography of Charles L. Bowen of Bridgewater Township Ohio

Williams County

Charles L. Bowen, was a distinguished figure in Bridgewater Township, Williams County, celebrated for his contributions to agriculture and the community. As the steward of the Bowen homestead, he was pivotal in upholding the county’s agricultural prestige through his dedication to raising Shorthorn cattle and breeding Poland China hogs. Beyond his farming endeavors, Bowen’s impact extended into local business as a director of the Montpelier National Bank, illustrating his multifaceted influence. His legacy is also marked by a strong family foundation and active participation in the Methodist Episcopal Church, embodying a life committed to service, family, and community values.

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Centennial History vol 2 title page

Biography of W. A. Lovett

Licking County

W. A. Lovett, working energetically and persistently to attain that success which is the legitimate goal of all business industry, is now conducting a laundry in Newark. He was born October 30, 1837, in Mansfield, Ohio, a son of John W. and Lydia (Gray) Lovett, both of whom were natives of New York. Following their marriage, they removed to Ohio in 1835, settling in Richland county among its early residents, for the work of improvement was still in its primitive stages when they took up their home there. The father followed the occupation of farming in that county until his

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