Biographies
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Source:
History of Darke County, Ohio
From its earliest Settlement to the Present Time
Vols. I & II
Milford, Ohio - The Hobart Publ. Co.
1914.
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SEBASTIAN
VIETOR. The United States can boast of no better
citizens than hosts of its German-Americans, who, although they ever
hold dear and sacred their beloved fatherland, are no lest devoted
to the fair land of their adoption. Nearly sixty years ago
Sebastian Vietor cast his lot with the citizens of Darke County,
and during the intervening years has not only been an interested
witness of this section's steadily increasing prosperity, but has
also aided greatly in the attainment of this desirable condition of
affairs. Practical industry, wisely and vigorously applied
never fails to win success, and the life of Mr. Vietor is but
another proff of this statement. With limited advantages in
his youth, he started out to make his own way in the world, and his
diligence and judicious management have brought him a handsome
reward for his labors, he at this time being the owner of a
well-cultivated property of one hundred and thirty-acres in Neave
township. He has also been a prominent factor in the public
life of his community and as president of the board of trustees of
his township has played important part in the progress and
development of its varied interests. Mr. Vietor was
born in Germany, in February, 1849, and is a son of Peter and
Elsie (Worch) Vietor.
Peter Vietor was a native of Germany, and was there
reared and educated and learned the trade of tailor. Feeling
that he could better himself in America, in 1854 he emigrated to
this country with his family, and after landing at New York city
made his way to New Madison, Harrison township, Darke county, Ohio,
where he made the family settlement. He continued to follow
his trade during the remainder of his life here, and was an
industrious and hard-working citizen. He and his wife had
seven children: Mrs. Catherine Faulstick, deceased, and
Sebastian, both born in Germany; Eckert, deceased, who
was born on the ocean while the family was coming to this country;
John, born in Germany, deceased; Mrs. Anna Henry, William,
a resident of Butler township, Darke county, and Mrs. Lizzie
Ganger. The last three named were born in Harrison
township.
As a small lad Sebastian Vietor received his
early education in the schools of his native land, and after coming
to Harrison township he attended the public schools here. He
was an ambitious and industrious lad and during his entire school
period worked among the neighboring farmers, carefully saving
his earnings with the end in view of establishing a home of his own.
When twenty-six years of age he left the parental roof and purchased
a farm, on which he at once began operations. His first few
years were filled with hardships; obstacles constantly arose in his
path; misfortune attended many of his best planned efforts; yet he
never allowed himself to become discouraged, and he eventually
became one of the solid, substantial men of Harrison township.
Later he moved to Neave township, where he has his home at this
time, and is extensively engaged in truck gardening. He has
also done a great deal in the line of carpentry and painting, and
his entire career has been one of industry and usefulness.
On Oct. 17, 1875, Mr. Vietor was married to
Malissa Schlecty, and to this union there have been born six
children, as follows: Elsie, who lives at home with her
parents; Elmer, who married Maude Wood; Oscar, who
married Hazel French and has one child, Lowel;
Luna, who married Elmer Brumbaugh and has a
daughter, Marjorie; Earl, who married Mabel
Ludy and has one child, Bessie; and Carrie, who is
single and resides with her parents. The mother of these
children died in the faith of the Christian church, to which Mr.
Vietor also belongs. A Democrat in politics, he has long
taken an active interest in public matters, and is now serving
efficiently in the capacity of president of the township board of
trustees. He is a public-spirited and highly esteemed citizen
and takes a deep interest in the welfare of his adopted community.
Source: History of Darke County,
Ohio
From its earliest Settlement to the Present Time -
Vols.
I & II -
Milford, Ohio - The Hobart Publ. Co. - 1914 - Page 334 |
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