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

Biography of George A. Brim

Williams County

George A. Brim’s story, rooted in Superior Township, Williams County, unfolds from his birth on October 23, 1862, through a lineage of shared heritage with J. M. Brim. Son of a Civil War soldier, George transitioned from carpentry to a reputable building contractor, significantly shaping the local agricultural landscape. His marriage to Jennie Idenhart in 1887 and their son Loren H. Brim’s continuation of the family legacy on their 120-acre farm embody the values of hard work, community service, and familial dedication.

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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 Frank Copeland of Superior Township Ohio

Williams County

Frank Copeland, rooted in Superior Township, Williams County, epitomizes dedication to agricultural heritage and community service. Born into a lineage of farmers, he seamlessly blended tradition with innovation on the family homestead. A respected breeder of Oxford sheep and Chester White hogs, Frank’s agricultural acumen is matched by his active participation in community life, serving on the Presbyterian church board, and as treasurer of the Williams County Agricultural Society. His involvement with the Knights of Pythias and the Montpelier Grange highlights his commitment to both agriculture and community, making him a pillar of local society.

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Centennial History vol 2 title page

Biography of Hon. Charles W. Seward

Licking County

Hon. Charles W. Seward, formerly probate judge and now serving for the second term as judge of the common pleas court of Licking county, is a prominent representative of the bar of this section of the state. Devotedly attached to his profession, systematic and methodical in habit, sober and discreet in judgment, calm in temper, diligent in research, conscientious in the discharge of every duty, courteous and kind in demeanor, and inflexibly just on all occasions, these qualities have enabled Judge Seward to take high rank among those who have won judicial honors or have practiced before the courts of

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