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(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 -
*UNLESS Otherwise Noted.)
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. |
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