History of Van Wert County, Ohio and Representative Citizens
Author : Thaddeus Stephens Gilliland
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Page : 876 pages
File Size : 37,70 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Van Wert County (Ohio)
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Author : Thaddeus Stephens Gilliland
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Page : 876 pages
File Size : 37,70 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Van Wert County (Ohio)
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Author : Thaddeus Stephens Gilliland
Publisher : Rarebooksclub.com
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 45,43 MB
Release : 2013-09
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ISBN : 9781230077888
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... and other States. his parents came to Van Vert. He had attended school at Farmington and later returned there for added educational advantages, and prior to his 16th year secured collegiate training at Athens, Ohio. When the surveyors were at work on the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad, the youth secured a position with them as assistant and continued with them for several months, afterward, for a short time becoming a clerk in a mercantile establishment at Van Vert. He doubtless inherited an inclination toward machinery, and when he entered the railroad shops at Crestline showed remarkable aptitude in his work as clerk to the master mechanic. He continued with the company in the same capacity until the shops were removed to Fort Wayne, when he entered the establishment as a mechanic. Until 1871 Mr. Marsh was variously engaged--in a cotton warehouse in Louisiana, in a livery business at Van Vert, in farming and stock dealing, and as general manager of the Eagle Stave-Vorks at Van Wert. After holding this last named position for two years, he became proprietor, and not only enlarged the plant, but became interested in the stave works at Belmore, Latta and Geneva. Eventually he was the largest stave manufacturer in the United States, in addition tobeing connected with the great cooperage supply house at Scott. Ohio. For a number of years he has been active in banking circles, and at one time was financially concerned in 15 national banks in He has been president of the Lima Locomotive & Machine Company. the Lima Steel works, and the wholesale boot and shoe house of Ainsworth, Vickenheiser & Company, of Toledo; owns thousands of acres of land in various portions of the State; is one of the owners of the First National Bank of Van...
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Page : 604 pages
File Size : 48,25 MB
Release : 1882
Category : Mercer County (Ohio)
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Page : 498 pages
File Size : 12,21 MB
Release : 1882
Category : Mercer County (Ohio)
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Page : 62 pages
File Size : 43,8 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Van Wert County (Ohio)
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History and biographical information of Van Wert County, Ohio and its early citizens.
Author : S. S. Scranton
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Page : 392 pages
File Size : 34,88 MB
Release : 1907
Category : Mercer County (Ohio)
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Author : Jennifer Herman
Publisher : State History Publications
Page : 911 pages
File Size : 30,97 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1878592688
OHIO ENCYCLOPEDIA is the definitive reference work on Ohio ever published. The noted Ohio historian Michael S. Mangus from Ohio State University has written articles on Introduction to Ohio History, Early History of Ohio, and Ohio History. These articles cover the history of Ohio, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are Ohio Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography of Ohio, Profiles of Ohio Governors, Chronology of Ohio Historic Events, Dictionary of Ohio Places, Ohio Constitution, Bibliography of Ohio Books, Pictorial Scenes of Ohio, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, Ohio Senators, Ohio Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members from Ohio, Directory of Ohio Historic Places and Index. All sections contain the latest up to date information on the Buckeye State.OHIO ENCYCLOPEDIA contains stunning photographs and portraits to compliment the expertly written text. Population charts are arranged alphabetically by city or town name, and by county. This allows students easy access to find population figures for their area of interest. Other population charts list all places in Ohio by largest populated places to least populated places by city or county. Several directories contain information on elected state and federal officials along with their contact information including mail and email addresses, phone and fax numbers. Easy to use reference maps are included to find your newly elected state or federal officials. The Directory of State Services lists the head officials and full contact information on state agencies and departments, some of which were just newly created by the legislature. The Directory of Ohio Historic Places contains all the latest up to date information on every Ohio historic place. The Bibliography includes that latest books published on Ohio people and places. A detailed Index makes the work thoroughly referential. OHIO ENCYCLCOPEDIA offers librarians, teachers and students a single source reference work that provides the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Ohio and its history.
Author : Thaddeus S. Gilliland
Publisher : Higginson Books
Page : 803 pages
File Size : 45,52 MB
Release : 1999-05-01
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ISBN : 9780832898433
Author : Cheryl Bauer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 36,92 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738540283
Founded by an adventurer and named for a Revolutionary War hero, Van Wert County has seen plenty of excitement since 1821. The transformation from Native American camps and swampland to thriving farms and businesses happened rapidly. Vintage postcards printed between the 1870s and 1950s capture moments of work and leisure, civic pride, and private celebration. Take a look at life in the ever-evolving county seat, and then stroll down the main streets of the communities that have contributed so much to history. Take time to smell the peonies and to reminisce about the Van Wert County Fair that has delighted fairgoers since 1856. In these vintage postcards from Convoy, Delphos, Middlepoint, Scott, Van Wert, Venedocia, Willshire, and Wren, readers can enjoy a glimpse of the past and perhaps even a look at some old friends. Founded by an adventurer and named for a Revolutionary War hero, Van Wert County has seen plenty of excitement since 1821. The transformation from Native American camps and swampland to thriving farms and businesses happened rapidly. Vintage postcards printed between the 1870s and 1950s capture moments of work and leisure, civic pride, and private celebration. Take a look at life in the ever-evolving county seat, and then stroll down the main streets of the communities that have contributed so much to history. Take time to smell the peonies and to reminisce about the Van Wert County Fair that has delighted fairgoers since 1856. In these vintage postcards from Convoy, Delphos, Middlepoint, Scott, Van Wert, Venedocia, Willshire, and Wren, readers can enjoy a glimpse of the past and perhaps even a look at some old friends.
Author : Nevin Otto Winter
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Page : 982 pages
File Size : 49,85 MB
Release : 1917
Category : Maumee River Valley (Ind. and Ohio)
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