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     Louisa L. Seiders had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children. She lived in 1904 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin. She had 4 with 4 living in 1910 children.

     Cornelia E. Seiders had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children. She lived in 1904 at Fort Madison, Iowa.

     Barbara R. Kiefer had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children.

     Samuel R. Hosler was born November 10, 1820, in York County, Penn., and is one of six children born to George and Catharine (Rourbaugh) Hosler, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. George Hosler, father of our subject, was a carpenter, but during the latter part of his life engaged in farming. In 1881, he and family moved to Morrow County, Ohio, where Mr. Hosler died. The subject of this sketch, to his twentieth year, worked at farming. He then served three years at the carpenter's trade, after which he worked by the month two years; he then formed a partnership with a brother-in-law, which continued six years. In 1850, he emigrated to Albion, Noble Co., where for one year he worked at his trade. He then moved to Northport, Orange Township, where he again took up his trade. He erected, in Noble and La Grange Counties, the Bliss Woolen Mill and grist-mill, store buildings, etc., at Rome City, and a saw-mill, etc., at Wolcottville. After residing in Northport a number of years, he moved to his present farm. The first real estate he possessed in the county was the place now owned by Henry Hitchcock. He never lived there, however, but soon traded it for a part of his present farm. Mr. Hosler at one time owned 465 acres of land, but at present only owns 205 acres, having given the rest to his children. He was married to Barbara Keifer in 1843, and they are the parents of five children, as follows : John H., William W., Mary C, Minerva (deceased) and Ella B. The first named, John H., was born in Morrow County, Ohio, December 21, 1844. His early life was passed in Rome City and near Brimfield. He attended Hillsdale College the winter of 1865-66, and Eastman's Commercial College at Chicago the winter of 1866- 67, and there graduated. He taught school in Noble County the two following winters, and after that was employed as clerk and book-keeper at Brimfield, Spring Green, Wis., Kendallville and Chicago. In January, 1875, he commenced keeping books for Kellogg & Harris, of Reedsburg, Wis., in which capacity he continued five years. In February, 1880, Mr. Kellogg retiring from the firm, Mr. Hosler succeeded him, and the firm name now is Harris & Hosler, dealers in general merchandise, grain, farm produce, hops, etc. The firm is one of the most prosperous in a thriving town of 1,500 inhabitants, situated in the heart of the hop-growing district of the Northwest. They are agents for the American Express Company, and Mr. Harris is Postmaster of the town, Mr. Hosler being Deputy. John H. Hosler and Anna B. Gibson were united in wedlock November 28, 1872. This lady died at her parents' residence near Wawaka, June 12, 1877, leaving one daughter, Grace, born February 16, 1876. Mr. Hosler's second marriage, with Miss Grace M. Bell, of Tomah, Wis., was solemnized September 14, 1880. Mr. Hosler is at present a member of the Masonic Order and Chapter in Wisconsin. William W. Hosler, the second son, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, April 22, 1846. At the age of four years, he came with his parents to Indiana, and here received the benefits of the common schools. He attended Eastman's Business College with his brother, and ever since then, with the exception of clerking six months in Brimfield. has been farming. He was married, December 10, 1874, to Miss Mary E. Imes, daughter of William Imes, Esq., whose biography is found elsewhere. To them has been born one daughter — Maud M. Mrs. Hosler was born in Noble County, Ind., March 14, 1856. Soon after his marriage, he moved to his present place, where he has since resided. He owns 160 acres of excellent land and is one of the prosperous farmers of Orange Township. The two living daughters of Samuel R. Hosler are Mary C, wife of T. L. Imes, and Ella B., who is yet single and resides with her parents. The Hosler family are among the oldest and most respected in the township. They are enterprising citizens, liberal in their views on all subjects. The father is a life long Democrat in politics, while his sons are both Republicans.

     Catherine Kiefer had 3 with 1 living in 1900 children.

     In George Philip Keifer's will dated 9 October 1858 at Morrow, Ohio, Jacob L. Klinefelter was named as executor; In the name of God, Amen - I Phillip Keifer in County of Morrow, State of Ohio, Bloomfield township being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, that is to say -
First - After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate and personal I give, bequeath, and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my children and Francis Stol now living or their heirs it shall be divided equally between them share and share alike. My son George has received twenty eighter dollars on his share. My daughter Liza has received twenty eight dollars on her share, that shall be ducted of their share. Likewise I make constitute and appoint Jacob L. Klinefelter to be executor of my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 9th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight. (Signed) Philip Keifer (seal) Witness - Peter Rummell, William Windbigler.

     Mary A. Kiefer immigrated with Eva Marcia Roedel and George Philip Keifer in June 1819 at ship named Elizabeth; ship's captain: Morione Goonet. Mary A. Kiefer had 4 with 2 living in 1900 children.

     From 1929 "The History of Reedsburg and the Upper Baraboo Valley" by Merton Krug: "The United Brethren Church at Tuckertown, now supplanted by a Lutheran Church, was organized about 1868, and the meetings were held in private homes. The first Pastor was Rev. George Hickey. (Nickey) [On June 21, 1875 Adin and Mary A. Tucker sold land in section 14, town of Washington, for $100 to the trustees ... A church was built in 1876 ... with the pastor being Rev. James Aldrich."]. The earliest pioneer of the missionary work in Wisconsin seems to have been G. G. Nickey, a man of quiet bearing, whose presence was often seen in the General Conferences of other years. Mr. Lawrence in his history says that the first society was organized by James Davis, of whom he speaks as "prominent and most beloved among" the early missionaries. His name, however, does not appear with those who were present at the organization. These missionaries had gone across into Wisconsin from Illinois. Their work attracted the attention of the General Conference of 1857, and that body directed that it be formed into a new conference. The organization was accordingly effected, the first session being held at Rutland, in Dane County, on September, 16, 1858, Bishop L. Davis presiding. In the list of appointments to charges the names of twenty ministers appear, with G. G. Nickey and S. L. Eldred as presiding elders. Circa 1854 at Migration and Early Residents of, White Mound, Sauk, Wisconsin, Arrived the following, all from either Bloomfield or Troy Twp., Richland Co., Ohio: ... George and Abram Nickey, Joseph Seiders, Simon Spyken (Spyker), Jacob and William Keifer. Reverand George Gilbert Nickey purchased land on 10 November 1855 at Acres: 160.14, Section 5 Twp 11-N Range 3-E, Sauk, Wisconsin, Issue Date: 10 Nov 1855
State of Record: Wisconsin
Acres: 160.14
Accession Number: WI2220__.304
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Mineral Point
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 21531
Legal Land Description:
Section 5 Twp 11-N Range 3-E Meridian 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI Counties Sauk.
He purchased land on 10 November 1855 at Acres: 40, Section 36 Twp 9-N Range 3-E, Sauk, Wisconsin, Issue Date: 10 Nov 1855
State of Record: Wisconsin
Acres: 40
Accession Number: WI2220__.308
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Mineral Point
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 21535
Legal Land Description:
Section 36 Twp 9-N Range 3-E Meridian 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI Counties Sauk.
In 1857 During the winter of 1857-58, revival meetings were held at the school house in Loyd, conducted by different preachers, and quite a number of the people were converted. The ministers were of the United Brethren order, among whom were: Rev. Frederick Outcalt, James Howard and G G Nickey. The latter was a presiding elder. He was a United Brethren (U. B.) Clergyman in 1860. In 1884 The first religious services in the town of Scott were conducted by the United Brethren, whose preacher held services at the house of William Elliott in June, 1853. These meetings were kept up once in two weeks for two years or more, and services have been kept up to the present time (1884) with a good degree of regularity. They have three classes, under the charge of Elder G. G. Nickey.

     In Andrew Bear's will dated 27 April 1854 at Sauk, Wisconsin, John Henry Kiefer was named as executor.

     SARAH JANE HARRIS, daughter of Jonathan W. HARRIS and Abigail C. CRACROFT was born 9 Oct 1824 in Richland County, Ohio. She married John Henry KEIFER (always called Henry) on 4 January 1844 son of Phillip and Mary E. KEIFER who was born 24 Jly 1821 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They removed to Wisconsin (then a territory) with her father's family. They settled in Sauk County, Wisconsin in 1846. In 1865 they sold their home in Troy township and removed to Spring Green, in the same county, where they remained the balance of their lives, he dying 14 November 1899 and she on 1 May 1907. Henry Keifer worked at several occupations, first as a farmer and carpenter, and then as a merchant and cattle dealer. He was also proprietor of the Park Hotel in Spring Green. Henry and Sarah had two children, a daughter and a son. Sarah Jane Harris had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.

     GEORGE EDWIN KEIFER, son of John H. Keifer and Sarah Jane HARRIS was born 1 April 1849 in Harrisburg, Wisconsin. He died in May 1906 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. He married 16 April 1879 Martha G. PARDOE of Chicago. Children: 1. Stillborn, 2. Edwin Henry Keifer 8 June 1844.

     MARY ABIGAIL KEIFER, daughter of John H. Keifer and Sarah Jane HARRIS was born 14 April 1846 in Richland County, Ohio. She died 15 February 1920 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska. She married Charles W. FARINGTON son of Charles FARINGTON and Ellen HOFFMAN 1 January 1867 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. He was born 12 February 1841 in Greene, Duchess County, New York and died 15 December 1928 in Long Beach, California. He is buried in the Steele cemetery in Falls City. Mary (KEIFER) FARINGTON taught school for a few years prior to her marriage to Charles Farington. After their marriage they resided in Spring Green where Mr. Farington engaged in the merchantile business. In 1873 they moved to Blue Rapids, Kansas where they remained for ten years. In 1883 they removed to Falls City, Nebraska, where he was engaged in the dry goods business.

     Charles W. Farington served in the Civil War. He enlisted in Company A, Sixth Wisconsin Infantry in 1861. Mr Farington fought at the Battle of South Mountain 14 Sept 1862. He was wounded in action, discharged, and returned home. He enlisted a second time in Company E, Forty-ninth Wisconsin Infantry and was promoted to Lieutenant.

     In May 1910 Adline Kiefer will return to teach at Tomah High School. In November 1912 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, Miss Adeline Kiefer, teacher of German in the Tomah high school, is spending her vacation at her former home at Spring Green. In August 1924 at Albert Lea, Minnesota, Adeline Kiefer visiting her aunt Edith E Giles.

     In August 1924 at Albert Lea, Minnesota, Adeline Kiefer visiting her aunt Edith E Giles.

     Alice Josephine Kiefer had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children. She had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children.

     JOSEPH H. YEAGER, farmer; P. O. Steam Corners; is a native of Lancaster Co, Penn; he is third of a family of seven children; was born October 12, 1844; his parents, William and Harriet (Dase) Yeager, were born and reared in Lancaster Co. His father is a shoemaker by trade, and when a young man walked to Ohio with his "kit " of tools on his back, stopping at various places to work, and earn money with which to defray expenses; his object was to see the country, but unlike the "tramp " of modern times he wished to pay his way. He soon returned to his native county, and in 1852 gathered together his worldly effects and with his family came to this county, where he yet lives. About the year 1860 he relinquished the trade and has since followed farming. On arriving at his majority Joseph commenced business for himself and has followed farming, to which he seems adapted, although he has "run " a threshing machine for ten years. He has had wonderful success; last year he threshed forty-three thousand bushels of gain; this is no doubt owing to the fact that is one of our enterprising men, and has been running his machine with an engine, for the last five years, of which he has always been the engineer. He was married Oct. 10, 1869, to Mary E., daughter of Jacob L. and Catharine Klinefelter. She was born July 10, 1849, in Morrow Co; they have had six children, four are living-May, Daisy D., Edith B. and Clara A. Both he and wife are members of the Evangelical Church; and he was one of the charter members of the "Patrons of Husbandry," of which he has been "Overseer." He owns a farm of eighty acres and is very pleasantly situated.

     Name: Hosler, George B.
Birth Place: York CO., PA
Birth Date: 1794
Spouse: Catherine Rorbaugh
Marriage Date: 1818
Marriage Location: York CO., PA
Children: Henry, Abram, Samuel, Leah, Catherine, Gr.
Death Date: 23 Sep 1863
Death Location: Morrow CO., OH
Military service: War of 1812
Occupation: Carpenter.

     Name: Rorbaugh, Catherine
Birth Place: York CO., PA
Birth Date: 1796
Spouse: George B. Hosler
Marriage Date: 1818
Marriage Location: York CO., PA
Children: Henry, Abram, Samuel, Leah, Catherine, Gr.
Death Date: After 1880
Death Location: Morrow CO., OH. Lewis, Frank, grandmother Maria Catharina, and James Hosler (children of George Rohrback Hosler).

     ABRAHAM HOSLER, Section 36, farmer, P. O. Valley Falls, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in York County, January 9, 1818. When fourteen years of age he came to Ohio with his parents, locating in Richland County, and residing there until 1847, when Abraham removed to Noble County, Ind., where he followed
carpentering pursuits up to 1859, when he came to Andrew County,
Mo., and in the spring of 1860 purchased a claim in Jefferson County, Kas., which is now his home. Mr. Hosler was among the early settlers in his locality. He had
many drawbacks to contend with during the war. His stock was run off, stacks of grain burned, and other depredations, which affected him for a few years financially. Being a man of untiring industry, he soon, however, made up for its loss. Mr. H. has been four time
married, his first two wives being deceased. He was married in Ohio to Miss Elizabeth Spencer. By this union he has one child, Mary Catherine. His second wife was
Harriet Diffenbaugh, by whom he had five children--George W., Sarah E., Henry F., Eugene and Damon V. By his third wife, who
was formerly Miss Martha E. May, of Kansas, he had seven children--William T., John C., Dora C., Larry E., James F., Martha A. and Francis A. Mr. Hosler is a carpenter by trade, which he followed for twenty-two years. For three years he carried on business in Kansas,
doing considerable work on the Octagon Hotel in Valley Falls. His present wife was formerly Mrs. I. Leonard of Illinois.