Biographies
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)

Source:
HISTORY OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO
and Representative Citizens
Edited and compiled by Hon. S. S. Scranton, Celina, Ohio
Published by Biographical Publishing Co.
Chicago, Illinois
1907

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	REV. SAMUEL EGGER is the beloved pastor of St. Paul’s German Evangelical Church, which is situated in Liberty township, near Chattanooga.  He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Mar. 11, 1857, and is a son of Samuel and Magdalena (Christman) Egger.      The parents of Mr. Egger were early settlers in Monroe County, where they were well known.  The father, who was a native of New Jersey, had enjoyed educational advantages in the East.      Samuel Egger secured his primary education in the public schools of Monroe County.  After deciding to enter upon a life of religious work, he entered the Elmhurst Theological Seminary, which institution is located some 16 miles west of Chicago, Illinois, where he continued under theological instruction for the subsequent four years.  He next attended Eden College of the German Evangelical Synod of North America, which is located in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was graduated in 1882, after a course of close study covering three years.      In the year of his graduation, Mr. Egger accepted the pastorate of St. Paul's German Evangelical Church, and remained in charge for six years, when he was transferred to St. Paul's Evangelical Church at Woodsfield, Monroe County.  He remained there almost six years, but in 1894 he returned to Liberty township and resumed his old pleasant relations with the congregation of St. Paul's.  To some extent, Mr. Egger is interested also in agriculture, as he owns a good farm of 80 acres in this vicinity.      Mr. Egger was married on Oct. 26, 1882, to Mary Buckio who was born in Monroe County, Ohio.  Of their eight children, six survive, as follows:  Eeivis S., Freda B., Simeon S., Frank T., Lovina A. and Cornelius.      Mr. Egger is one of the leading ministers of his church in Mercer County.  He possesses the power to make the truth known and it is largely due to his influence that so many of the younger generation still cling to the church of their forefathers.  In every walk of life he has friends and to all he is loyal in time of trouble, ministering as becomes a pious Christian leader. Source: History of Mercer County, Ohio and Representative Citizens - Edited and compiled by Hon. S. S. Scranton, Celina, Ohio - Publ. by Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois - 1907 - Page 650
	WILLIAM EICHAR, formerly a member of the board of trustees of Hopewell township, where he is a respected and prominent citizen, resides on his finely cultivated farm in this township, although his 400 acres of land extend also into Dublin township.  He was born Feb. 3, 1842, in Hopewell township, Mercer County, Ohio, and is a son of Jacob and Sarah (Buck) Eichar.      Jacob Eichar was born in Pennsylvania and accompanied his father to Hopewell township when the country was practically a wilderness.  The Eichars were truely pioneer settlers.  Jacob Eichar was a man of sturdy strength and great industry and he was also a man in whom his fellow-citizens placed the highest confidence.  He faithfully served the township as a trustee and in other offices and during his active life was a leading man of his section.  He died in 1898 and the three survivors of his family of children are:  William, Lafayette and Peter, all residents of Hopewell township.      William Eichar was reared in Hopewell township, which has always been his home.  His education was obtained in the district schools and his attention has been given to general farming and stock-raising.      On May 2, 1861, William Eichar married Altha Rutledge, who was born in Perry County, Ohio, June 23, 1838, and is a daughter of John and Altha (Matthews) Rutledge, the former of whom was bom in Maryland and the latter in Virginia.  She accompanied her parents in 1852 from Perry to Mercer County, where they passed the rest of their lives, dying in Hopewell township.  Mrs. Eichar has one surviving sister and two brothers, namely: Jehu, living in Minnesota; Mary, widow of David McChristy, now resides in Black Creek township; and John, a resident of Rockford, Ohio.      Mr. and Mrs. Eichar have four children living, namely: Leonora, wife of Martin Weisenborn, of Hopewell township; John A. and Joseph E., of Hopewell township; and George, of Dublin township.  Mary J. is deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Eichar are consistent members of the Society of Friends.      In political sentiment, Mr. Eichar is a Republican.  He has served as township trustee for a number of years.  Both he and his wife are well known among the old settlers of the township and enjoy universal respect and esteem. Source: History of Mercer County, Ohio and Representative Citizens - Edited and compiled by Hon. S. S. Scranton, Celina, Ohio - Publ. by Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois - 1907 - Page 306
	TOBIAS EICHENAUER, a well-known agriculturist of Hopewell township, who resides upon a fine farm of 130 acres, situated in section 20, has lived here some 32 years. He was born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, December 30, 1850, and is a son of Frederick and Aiina C. (Rodiger) Eichenauer. Mr. Eichenauer was 17 years of age when he came to America, leaving his parents in the old country. He lived for a time in Lorain County, Ohio, but in 1874 he came to Mercer County and has become one of the most successful farmers and stock-raisers of this locality. His land is well cultivated and the improvements he has put on it have cost considerable money.      On February 24, 1874, Mr. Eichenauer was married to Elizabeth Schmidt, a daughter of the late John E. Schmidt, who was born in Germany and was an early settler in Hopewell township, having established his home here in 1848. Mr. and Mrs. Eichenauer have had 10 children and seven of these still survive, as follows: Frank W. and William H., both of Hopewell township, the latter being a popular teacher; Daniel W., a farmer in Hopewell township; and Roy T., Benjamin H., Nora M. and Richard R., all at home. Mr. Eichenauer has given his children every advantage in his power and has seen them develop into bright, intelligent and respected young people.      In politics, Mr. Eichenauer is a Republican, but he has never been willing to accept any office except that of school director of District No. 4, which he has faithfully served in this capacity. He is a valued member of the Evangelical Association and takes a very active part in church and Sunday-school work. He is a very highly respected citizen, one who has prospered through his own industry and one who can number many friends among his neighbors. Source: History of Mercer County, Ohio and Representative Citizens - Edited and compiled by Hon. S. S. Scranton, Celina, Ohio - Publ. by Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois - 1907 - Page 743

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