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History of Hancock County [Ohio] from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time; Together with Remeiniscenses of Pioneer Life, Incidents, Statistical Tables, and Biographical Sketches - Softcover
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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1881. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Henry Byal. 307 which he is still a member. Mr. Wilson, by industry and economy, has amassed a fortune, and is quietly enjoying it. henry byal Is the oldest son of John Byal, and was born in Stark County, Ohio, on the 23d of March, 1817. His father's family were of French descent, and his maternal grandfather, Conrad Newstetter, was a Hessian, and was one of Gen. Burgoyne's life guards. Mr. Byal came to this county in 1832, his father was a miller and farmer, and on his emigration to this county, settled on lands adjoining the present Infirmary Farm. Mr. B.'s father erected a saw mill on tfee Blanchard in 1832, and in this mill Henry worked for seven years. When not water enough to run the mill, he worked on the farm. He had only a common school education, and taught school one term. In 1842 Mr. Byal was married to Doratha Comer, daughter of the late Isaac Comer, and immediately removed to the farm now owned by Conrad Renninger, and commenced life in the woods. In a few years, by the untiring industry of himself and wife, he had cleared up a large tract of land, and had an elegant new farm. After five years residence here he rented his farm, and in company with the late Edson Goit, he removed to Ottowa, in Putnam County, and engaged in the dry goods business. In this business he remained seven years, in the towns of Ottowa, Gilboa, and Pendleton, all in Putnam Co., 0 He returned to Findley in 1853, and went into the store of the late Edson Goit, In the spring of 1854 he was elected a Justice of the Peace in Findley township, and held the office for three consecutive terms. Mr. B., although still living in Findley, claims to be a farmer. He is dealing quite extensively in lands in this, Wood, and Henry Counties, owning now about one thousand acres, the care of wh...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 115123107X
- ISBN 13 9781151231079
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages116
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