History of Bryan, (Williams County) Ohio United States of America

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Insurance Agent, Justice and Soldier, was born, January 22d, 1821, in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, of American parentage of German descent. He was educated in the common schools, and when quite young was apprenticed to learn the cabinetmaker's trade, in Mansfield, Ohio. Having perfected himself in this calling he entered into business for himself, and removed to Williams county, Ohio, where he also followed the lumber business in connection with cabinetmaking. After a period of twelve years, he engaged in general merchandise in Pulaski and Bryan, where he continued for five years. In 1861 he entered the army as Captain of Company H, 38th Regiment Ohio Volunteers, and served with that command for one year, resigning in consequence of ill health. He returned home, where he remained for a year, and then re-entered the service as a Captain in the 9th Ohio Cavalry. In September, 1864, he was promoted to the rank of Major, and fifteen days thereafter again promoted, receiving the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel for efficient services, and held that rank at the close of the war. He holds a brevet Colonel and Brigadier-General's commission for meritorious conduct, March 10th, 1865; these are for services rendered at the surprise of Kilpatrick's command by Wade Hampton and Wheeler at Monroe Cross Roads, near Fayette, North Carolina; and in the "History of the Ninety-Second Illinois Infantry" he is highly complimented for the efficient services he then rendered. He was honorably discharged from the service in August, 1865, and returning home was elected Justice of the Peace for three terms in succession, and still holds that office, and has served in that capacity altogether for six terms in Williams county. In 1870 he was chosen Mayor of Bryan. He is also engaged in the insurance business. He has been connected with the Republican party since its foundation. He was married in 1840 to Sarah A. Redding, of Richland county, Ohio, who died in September, 1864.

From: The Biographical Encyclopedia of Ohio of the Nineteenth Century. Columbus, OH, USA: Galaxy Publishing Co., 1876.

History of Bryan, (Williams County) Ohio

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