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parents settled in Mansfield at that time. At the age of 19, he apprenticed himself to Abraham Diller in Mansfield to learn the carpenter trade, where he served three years; at the expiration of that time, he commenced business for himself; at this time a poor boy without money, he worked at his trade about six years; during this time he bought 30 acres of land from Samuel Smith, where he built himself a cabin, and remained about five years; he then sold out to John K. Barnes, and bought a farm of 60 acres owned by Henry T. Manners; a short time afterward he also bought 80 acres from the Hamilton estate adjoining in Madison Township, and 62 acres from John Smith, and 11 acres from Mack Gray, which makes 213 1/2 acres, all in one body; this is the farm where Mr. Hull now resides; this farm Mr. Hull has made by hard work, he had not a dollar when he commenced. He was married to Miss Rachel Snyder June 10, 1828; she was born in Washington Co., Penn., Sept. 12, 1811; she came to this county in 1815 with her parents; they had ten children, four sons and six daughters, named Drusila, Isabella, Catherine, Elizabeth, John C, Daniel M. and Ann Louisa, Peter, Rachel and one child died in infancy. Drusila was married to Samuel R. Snyder May 27, 1851; they had six children; he died leaving her a widow with her children; she afterward married her second husband, George Tarris, Aug. 30, 1876. Isabella was married to Hiram Baker Nov. 10, 1851; they have four children. Catherine was married to Henry Hesselton March 30, 1854; they have six children. Elizabeth was married to John Baker Nov. 10, 1851; they had one child; Mr. Baker died leaving her a widow with one child; she married her second husband, Samuel Muscraft, May 17, 1875; they have three children. John C. was married to Sarah F. Leppo Jan. 24, 1867; they have six children. Daniel M. was married to Mary A. Newlon April 3, 1873; they have three children. Ann Louisa was married to John M. Hammett Oct. 6, 1870; they have two children. Mr. and Mrs. Hull have raised a large family to good habits; they are all married and doing well. Mr. Hull has, by hard work and good management, put himself in good circumstances; himself and wife expect to make this their home the rest of their days. Mr. and Mrs. Hull have been members of the Disciples' Church for thirty years. Mr. Hull has been Deacon of that church nineteen years. John C. Hull was enrolled in the late war as a private soldier, in Co. C,163rd 0.V.I., 100-days service, May 2, 1864, and was discharged Sept. 12, 1864.

KELL, WILLIAM, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Bellville. Mr. Kell was born in this county in 1842; at the age of 15 years, he went to Morrow Co., where he remained three years; he then returned to this county, and bought out the interest of the heirs of the family in the old homestead, where he has built himself a fine residence. He was married to Elizabeth Shafer in 1862; she was born in Troy Township, in 1845; they have three children, two sons and one daughter — T. D., Adam M. and Elizabeth M. Mr. and Mrs. Kell, the parents of Mr. Kell, were born in Pennsylvania; they came to this county in 1821; they entered 80 acres of land; Mr. Kell lived on his farm until his death; in 1846, at the age of 58 years; Mrs. Kell is still living, she resides with her son William, on the old homestead; she is now 80 years of age. Mr. Kell's occupation was a stonemason; he helped to lay the foundation of the old court house of Richland Co., and also the court house and infirmary of Knox Co.

KOHISER, LEWIS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Bellville; he was born in Germany, in 1833; he came to this county in 1847. He was married to Margaret Rummel in 1853; she was born in Konich, Germany, in 1831. Lewis Kohiser bought the farm formerly owned by James Marshall, where he now resides; they have five children, three sons and two daughters — Peter W., John, Peter L., Mary C. and Lissa F.; Peter L. and Lissa F. were born in Ashland Co., and Mary was born in Morrow Co.

LAWRENCE, CHARLES, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Lexington; he was born in Fayette Co., Penn., in 1803. He was married to Elenor Bailey in December 1828; she was born in Adams Co., Ohio; came to this county in 1830; they had ten children, six sons and four daughters; four are married, five are dead, and one is yet at home. Mrs. L. died March 11, 1851, at the age of 40 years. Mr. L. married his second wife, Sarah McCune, April 10, 1856; she was born in Pennsylvania; they have five children, two living and three dead. Mrs. Sarah L. died in March, 1872, at the age of 40 years.

LEPPO, DAVID (deceased). Mr. Leppo was born near Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 29, 1813; he died Nov. 30, 1860, at the age of 47. He was married to Eliza J. Pollock March 7, 1843; she was born Dec. 6, 1818, in Harrison Co., Ohio; they had ten children, six boys and four girls — John S., William D., Franklin P., James B,, Daniel M., Albert, Sarah F., Margaret E., Lyda J. and Mary A.; John, William, Albert and Mary are dead. John was married to Susan C. Johnston Jan. 28, 1864; they had three children; the widow is yet living in this township. Susan was married to John C. Hull Jan. 28, 1867; they have six children. Margaret was married to Alonzo Schlosser Oct. 2, 1867; they have three children. Franklin was married to Anna Deems Dec. 26, 1876; they have one child. James B. was married to Mary Hoss Nov. 17, 1878; they have one child. Lyda was married to Louis K. Pierce in September, 1868; they have four children.

McBRIDE, AUGUSTUS (deceased); born Nov. 2, 1819, in Cumberland Co., Penn. He was married in this county, May 20, 1841, to Martha Ann Barnes; she was born in this county April 7, 1821. They have four children, three sons and one daughter — Robert W., James N., Thomas H. and Mary J. Robert W. McBride was married to Ida S. Chamberlin Sept. 27, 1867; she was born in Harrison Co., Ohio; they have five children. James N. McBride was married to Ellen R. Roott July 21, 1865; she was born in Pennsylvania; they have five children. Thomas H. McBride enlisted in the late war, Sept. 9, 1863, and died May 12, 1864: Mary J. McBride was married to R. S. McFarland Nov. 26, 1863, he was born in the county; they have four children. Mrs. Martha Ann McBride was married to her second husband, James Sirpless, Nov. 10, 1850; he was born in Washington Co., Penn., March 30, 1794, and died May 27, 1878; they had five children, three sons and two daughters — Albert B., William E., Curtis A., Eudolphia H. and Samantha.

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