note: double marker with Catherina
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Among the well-to-do farmers and landowners in Wood county; there are a number of Germans, and our subject is a representative, thrifty and shrewd type of this class, who have everywhere been noted for their industry and sterling worth.
Mr Eisenmenger was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, October 6, 1839, son of Andrew and Catherine Eisenmenger, the former of whom was a saddler by trade, and also followed farming, owning twenty acres of land in Germany.
In June, 1854, the family consisting of parents and four children, sailed from on the vessel "David Hoadley," there were large numbers crossing the ocean that year, passage was at a premium; so they were obliged to pay a high price. When they were only a few days out, however, the vessel struck a rock, and, being in poor condition, was obliged to turn back, reaching Southampton in eight days. Four weeks were required wherein to make repairs, and after the second start they were thirty-five days in reaching New York City.
They at once started west, journeying by rail to to Buffalo, NY, then by lake vessel to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Sandusky, and from there by rail and team to their destination, Bloomville, Seneca Co, Ohio. Mr Eisenmenger had sold his property in Germany, and now had a little over $500 to commence life in the New World with, which he proposed to invest in land. But property was high in Seneca county, so in about six weeks they came to Wood county, arriving here in October, and he purchased sixty acres of land lying in Sections 27 and 34, Portage township, which was then almost in its primitive condition, only the higher portions of the land being cleared. A log cabin and barn were the only buildings that adorned the place, and the family began life here in true pioneer style, living in the midst of a forest where game abounded and civilization had as yet made little impression.
They also suffered the hardships which settlers in such a country must undergo, and in addition to the ordinary inconveniences and privations of life in an unsettled region, the fever and ague caused by the swampiness of the land impaired their health and rendered them almost unfit for work. But, nevertheless, they carried on the work of clearing until a fine farm had been made out of the wilderness, and the family were installed in a comfortable home. From the age of forty-five until his death, Mr Eisenmenger had poor health; and he passed from earth in December, 1861 , after a lingering illness. Mrs Eisenmenger survived until March, 1881, and both are buried in the Mennonite cemetery; they were members of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Mr Eisenmenger opposed slavery, but took no part in politics, the constant wrangling over public affairs in those days destroying any inclination he might have had for such matters.
There were four children in his family, viz: Catherine, now the widow of John Hachtel, of St Joseph county, Ind; Henry, who died in Portage township, in 1865; Christian; and Christopher, who lives in Joseph county, Ind (he served over three years in the Civil war member of Company F, 72nd O V I).
Our subject attended the schools of the Fatherland, and received as greater part of his education there, for he only had two weeks' schooling after he came to this country. However, he learned to read and write English in that short time, his teacher being Orin Hays, who taught the "Red School" in District No 7, Portage township. He was reared to farming on the pioneer farm of his parents, and has been on the home place all his life.
After his father's death his older brother came home, conducting the farm until his decease in 1865, after which our subject and his brother Henry carried on the work. The latter, however, soon left home, and since that time Mr Eisenmenger has been in charge of the place alone, buying out the others after his mother's death. He has added to the place until it now comprises 170 acres of fertile, productive land, from which by good management and systematic care, he derives a good income. He is as good a business man as he is a farmer; but in all his dealings he has gained an enviable reputation for honesty and there is no more highly respected citizen in the township.
On May 10, 1868, Mr Eisenmenger was married, in Portage township, to Miss Catherine Hardman, a native of Stark county, Ohio, who was born about 1835, daughter of George Hardman, a native of Pennsylvania. Out subject and wife are both members of the German Church, in which he is an active worker, at present serving as trustee. Formerly he was a Democrat in politics, but he usually votes for the candidate whom he thinks best fitted for office without regard to party lines.
Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio: Its Past and Present
Vol 2
Michael A Leeson
1897
(info provided by Linda #55537351)
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Among the well-to-do farmers and landowners in Wood county; there are a number of Germans, and our subject is a representative, thrifty and shrewd type of this class, who have everywhere been noted for their industry and sterling worth.
Mr Eisenmenger was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, October 6, 1839, son of Andrew and Catherine Eisenmenger, the former of whom was a saddler by trade, and also followed farming, owning twenty acres of land in Germany.
In June, 1854, the family consisting of parents and four children, sailed from on the vessel "David Hoadley," there were large numbers crossing the ocean that year, passage was at a premium; so they were obliged to pay a high price. When they were only a few days out, however, the vessel struck a rock, and, being in poor condition, was obliged to turn back, reaching Southampton in eight days. Four weeks were required wherein to make repairs, and after the second start they were thirty-five days in reaching New York City.
They at once started west, journeying by rail to to Buffalo, NY, then by lake vessel to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Sandusky, and from there by rail and team to their destination, Bloomville, Seneca Co, Ohio. Mr Eisenmenger had sold his property in Germany, and now had a little over $500 to commence life in the New World with, which he proposed to invest in land. But property was high in Seneca county, so in about six weeks they came to Wood county, arriving here in October, and he purchased sixty acres of land lying in Sections 27 and 34, Portage township, which was then almost in its primitive condition, only the higher portions of the land being cleared. A log cabin and barn were the only buildings that adorned the place, and the family began life here in true pioneer style, living in the midst of a forest where game abounded and civilization had as yet made little impression.
They also suffered the hardships which settlers in such a country must undergo, and in addition to the ordinary inconveniences and privations of life in an unsettled region, the fever and ague caused by the swampiness of the land impaired their health and rendered them almost unfit for work. But, nevertheless, they carried on the work of clearing until a fine farm had been made out of the wilderness, and the family were installed in a comfortable home. From the age of forty-five until his death, Mr Eisenmenger had poor health; and he passed from earth in December, 1861 , after a lingering illness. Mrs Eisenmenger survived until March, 1881, and both are buried in the Mennonite cemetery; they were members of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Mr Eisenmenger opposed slavery, but took no part in politics, the constant wrangling over public affairs in those days destroying any inclination he might have had for such matters.
There were four children in his family, viz: Catherine, now the widow of John Hachtel, of St Joseph county, Ind; Henry, who died in Portage township, in 1865; Christian; and Christopher, who lives in Joseph county, Ind (he served over three years in the Civil war member of Company F, 72nd O V I).
Our subject attended the schools of the Fatherland, and received as greater part of his education there, for he only had two weeks' schooling after he came to this country. However, he learned to read and write English in that short time, his teacher being Orin Hays, who taught the "Red School" in District No 7, Portage township. He was reared to farming on the pioneer farm of his parents, and has been on the home place all his life.
After his father's death his older brother came home, conducting the farm until his decease in 1865, after which our subject and his brother Henry carried on the work. The latter, however, soon left home, and since that time Mr Eisenmenger has been in charge of the place alone, buying out the others after his mother's death. He has added to the place until it now comprises 170 acres of fertile, productive land, from which by good management and systematic care, he derives a good income. He is as good a business man as he is a farmer; but in all his dealings he has gained an enviable reputation for honesty and there is no more highly respected citizen in the township.
On May 10, 1868, Mr Eisenmenger was married, in Portage township, to Miss Catherine Hardman, a native of Stark county, Ohio, who was born about 1835, daughter of George Hardman, a native of Pennsylvania. Out subject and wife are both members of the German Church, in which he is an active worker, at present serving as trustee. Formerly he was a Democrat in politics, but he usually votes for the candidate whom he thinks best fitted for office without regard to party lines.
Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio: Its Past and Present
Vol 2
Michael A Leeson
1897
(info provided by Linda #55537351)
note: double marker with Catherina
**********
Among the well-to-do farmers and landowners in Wood county; there are a number of Germans, and our subject is a representative, thrifty and shrewd type of this class, who have everywhere been noted for their industry and sterling worth.
Mr Eisenmenger was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, October 6, 1839, son of Andrew and Catherine Eisenmenger, the former of whom was a saddler by trade, and also followed farming, owning twenty acres of land in Germany.
In June, 1854, the family consisting of parents and four children, sailed from on the vessel "David Hoadley," there were large numbers crossing the ocean that year, passage was at a premium; so they were obliged to pay a high price. When they were only a few days out, however, the vessel struck a rock, and, being in poor condition, was obliged to turn back, reaching Southampton in eight days. Four weeks were required wherein to make repairs, and after the second start they were thirty-five days in reaching New York City.
They at once started west, journeying by rail to to Buffalo, NY, then by lake vessel to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Sandusky, and from there by rail and team to their destination, Bloomville, Seneca Co, Ohio. Mr Eisenmenger had sold his property in Germany, and now had a little over $500 to commence life in the New World with, which he proposed to invest in land. But property was high in Seneca county, so in about six weeks they came to Wood county, arriving here in October, and he purchased sixty acres of land lying in Sections 27 and 34, Portage township, which was then almost in its primitive condition, only the higher portions of the land being cleared. A log cabin and barn were the only buildings that adorned the place, and the family began life here in true pioneer style, living in the midst of a forest where game abounded and civilization had as yet made little impression.
They also suffered the hardships which settlers in such a country must undergo, and in addition to the ordinary inconveniences and privations of life in an unsettled region, the fever and ague caused by the swampiness of the land impaired their health and rendered them almost unfit for work. But, nevertheless, they carried on the work of clearing until a fine farm had been made out of the wilderness, and the family were installed in a comfortable home. From the age of forty-five until his death, Mr Eisenmenger had poor health; and he passed from earth in December, 1861 , after a lingering illness. Mrs Eisenmenger survived until March, 1881, and both are buried in the Mennonite cemetery; they were members of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Mr Eisenmenger opposed slavery, but took no part in politics, the constant wrangling over public affairs in those days destroying any inclination he might have had for such matters.
There were four children in his family, viz: Catherine, now the widow of John Hachtel, of St Joseph county, Ind; Henry, who died in Portage township, in 1865; Christian; and Christopher, who lives in Joseph county, Ind (he served over three years in the Civil war member of Company F, 72nd O V I).
Our subject attended the schools of the Fatherland, and received as greater part of his education there, for he only had two weeks' schooling after he came to this country. However, he learned to read and write English in that short time, his teacher being Orin Hays, who taught the "Red School" in District No 7, Portage township. He was reared to farming on the pioneer farm of his parents, and has been on the home place all his life.
After his father's death his older brother came home, conducting the farm until his decease in 1865, after which our subject and his brother Henry carried on the work. The latter, however, soon left home, and since that time Mr Eisenmenger has been in charge of the place alone, buying out the others after his mother's death. He has added to the place until it now comprises 170 acres of fertile, productive land, from which by good management and systematic care, he derives a good income. He is as good a business man as he is a farmer; but in all his dealings he has gained an enviable reputation for honesty and there is no more highly respected citizen in the township.
On May 10, 1868, Mr Eisenmenger was married, in Portage township, to Miss Catherine Hardman, a native of Stark county, Ohio, who was born about 1835, daughter of George Hardman, a native of Pennsylvania. Out subject and wife are both members of the German Church, in which he is an active worker, at present serving as trustee. Formerly he was a Democrat in politics, but he usually votes for the candidate whom he thinks best fitted for office without regard to party lines.
Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio: Its Past and Present
Vol 2
Michael A Leeson
1897
(info provided by Linda #55537351)
**********
Among the well-to-do farmers and landowners in Wood county; there are a number of Germans, and our subject is a representative, thrifty and shrewd type of this class, who have everywhere been noted for their industry and sterling worth.
Mr Eisenmenger was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, October 6, 1839, son of Andrew and Catherine Eisenmenger, the former of whom was a saddler by trade, and also followed farming, owning twenty acres of land in Germany.
In June, 1854, the family consisting of parents and four children, sailed from on the vessel "David Hoadley," there were large numbers crossing the ocean that year, passage was at a premium; so they were obliged to pay a high price. When they were only a few days out, however, the vessel struck a rock, and, being in poor condition, was obliged to turn back, reaching Southampton in eight days. Four weeks were required wherein to make repairs, and after the second start they were thirty-five days in reaching New York City.
They at once started west, journeying by rail to to Buffalo, NY, then by lake vessel to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to Sandusky, and from there by rail and team to their destination, Bloomville, Seneca Co, Ohio. Mr Eisenmenger had sold his property in Germany, and now had a little over $500 to commence life in the New World with, which he proposed to invest in land. But property was high in Seneca county, so in about six weeks they came to Wood county, arriving here in October, and he purchased sixty acres of land lying in Sections 27 and 34, Portage township, which was then almost in its primitive condition, only the higher portions of the land being cleared. A log cabin and barn were the only buildings that adorned the place, and the family began life here in true pioneer style, living in the midst of a forest where game abounded and civilization had as yet made little impression.
They also suffered the hardships which settlers in such a country must undergo, and in addition to the ordinary inconveniences and privations of life in an unsettled region, the fever and ague caused by the swampiness of the land impaired their health and rendered them almost unfit for work. But, nevertheless, they carried on the work of clearing until a fine farm had been made out of the wilderness, and the family were installed in a comfortable home. From the age of forty-five until his death, Mr Eisenmenger had poor health; and he passed from earth in December, 1861 , after a lingering illness. Mrs Eisenmenger survived until March, 1881, and both are buried in the Mennonite cemetery; they were members of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Mr Eisenmenger opposed slavery, but took no part in politics, the constant wrangling over public affairs in those days destroying any inclination he might have had for such matters.
There were four children in his family, viz: Catherine, now the widow of John Hachtel, of St Joseph county, Ind; Henry, who died in Portage township, in 1865; Christian; and Christopher, who lives in Joseph county, Ind (he served over three years in the Civil war member of Company F, 72nd O V I).
Our subject attended the schools of the Fatherland, and received as greater part of his education there, for he only had two weeks' schooling after he came to this country. However, he learned to read and write English in that short time, his teacher being Orin Hays, who taught the "Red School" in District No 7, Portage township. He was reared to farming on the pioneer farm of his parents, and has been on the home place all his life.
After his father's death his older brother came home, conducting the farm until his decease in 1865, after which our subject and his brother Henry carried on the work. The latter, however, soon left home, and since that time Mr Eisenmenger has been in charge of the place alone, buying out the others after his mother's death. He has added to the place until it now comprises 170 acres of fertile, productive land, from which by good management and systematic care, he derives a good income. He is as good a business man as he is a farmer; but in all his dealings he has gained an enviable reputation for honesty and there is no more highly respected citizen in the township.
On May 10, 1868, Mr Eisenmenger was married, in Portage township, to Miss Catherine Hardman, a native of Stark county, Ohio, who was born about 1835, daughter of George Hardman, a native of Pennsylvania. Out subject and wife are both members of the German Church, in which he is an active worker, at present serving as trustee. Formerly he was a Democrat in politics, but he usually votes for the candidate whom he thinks best fitted for office without regard to party lines.
Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio: Its Past and Present
Vol 2
Michael A Leeson
1897
(info provided by Linda #55537351)
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