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	Blooming Grove Twp. - JOHN KELSO was born in Ashland Co., on the 1st day of August, 1855, where he resided until the fall of 1867, when he removed to this county, where he has resided most of his time, excepting a short time in Williams and Huron Cos.  In the year 1877, on the 19th of November, Mr. Kelso was married to Miss Mary A. Weppier; they have one child, Ruby May; Mr. Kelso is by profession a harness-maker, and now carries on that business at Rome, where he has built up for himself quite a good trade, and his future intentions are to make this his business, and claims that his work shall all be first-class, and with prices to suit the times. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 754 - 755
	- Sharon Twp. - ROBERT KERR, farmer and stock-raiser; lives on Sec. 18, Sharon Township; he was born in the last year of the eighteenth century, the last month but one, and the last day but four, in Beaver Co., Penn.; in May, 1821, he moved to Mansfield, Ohio, and hired with Robert Bowlan, to make brick; he worked for him eighteen months, and never lost a day's time, a part at $7, part at $8, and the remainder of the time at $10 per month, taking one-half out in store goods.  In the year 1831, he entered 160 acres of land on Sec. 25, built a hewed-log house, cleared up and commenced farming.  Nov. 20, 1832, was married to Abigale King, and moved to his home Apr. 2, 1833.  By his industry and economy, he has purchased the pleasant home he now ocupies.  Mr. Kerr, though an old man, is in good health, does his own choring, and can do an ordinary day's work.  His wife was born in Union Co., Penn., Apr. 2, 1811, and is living and in good health.  Mr. and Mrs. Kerr are the parents of thirteen children - Catherine, born Sept. 11, 1833; Matilda, died an infant; William H., born Oct. 1, 1836, and died Dec. 18, 1836; Cornelia A., born Jan. 11, 1838; Sarah A., Feb. 3, 1840; Isaiah, Oct. 13, 1841, was a member in Co. I, 15th O. V. I.; he was killed at Dallas, Ga., May 27, 1861; Mariah, born Dec. 8, 1842; Benjamin, born Jan. 6, 1846, was a member of Co. I, 15th O. V. I., and died Apr. 8, 1866; Rebecca E. and Joseph N., born Aug. 9, 1848; Sophronia, born Oct. 15, 1850, died Aug. 25, 1855; Abigale Y., born Feb. 10, 1853; Robert C., born Apr. 22, 1855. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 884
	Jackson Twp - WILLIAM KERR, farmer; he was born in Washington, Penn., Nov. 7, 1810; his father, James Kerr, came to Ohio about 1810 and entered 160 acres of land in Sec. 1, Jackson Township; he then returned to Pennsylvania and at different times came to Ohio, entering some 800 acres; in the year 1820, he, with his family, consisting of himself, wife and four children, came to Ohio and settled where T. C. Dunlap now lives, some four miles east of where Shelby now stands; he cleared up the farm; in 1830, he built a grist-mill on Richland Run, probably the first water-mill in the limits of Jackson Township; it stood several years, and did quite a business; the first miller was Mr. Urie, who milled for several years, and was followed by William Kerr, the subject of this notice; he was followed by Mr. Sellers; the mill stood until 1853, when Mr. Kerr took some of the timber and put it into his barn which he was then building; the mill-race is still; to be seen.  James Kerr died in May, 1839; his wife survived him for a number of years and died aged over 80 years.  William Kerr has resided near where he now lives ever since he has been in Ohio; he has always been engaged on the farm except the time he was occupied as miller.  He was married to Nancy N. Crabbs in June, 1849; they had five children, four of whom are living; his wife died in 1862, and he was again married to Sarah Seaton in 1864; they have three children. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 793
	Blooming Grove Twp. - GEORGE W. KESTER, M. D. was born in Bronson Township, Huron Co., on the 3d of January, 1846, where he resided until the age of 2 years, when his parents removed to Savannah, Ashland Co., where he remained twenty years; he removed to New London, where he resided about fourteen years, when he removed to Ganges.  The Doctor enrolled himself in the late war, first as a member Co. D,. 25th O. V. I., enlisted on the 8th of June, 1861, and discharged on the 20th day of June, 1864; second, was a member of Co. I. 2d U. S. V. I., enlisted on the 24th of February, 1865, and discharged on the 24th of February, 1866, at Elmira, N. Y.; the Doctor participated in all the numerous battles the regiment was called upon to engage in; was in the service for a period of four years.  In the year 1868, on the 31st of December, he was married to Miss Hester A. Swanger; they have a family of two children, both of whom are living, named Willie W. and Bessie May.  The Doctor practiced at this place (Ganges) ten years. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 755
	Blooming Grove Twp. - JOHN W. KINSELL was born in Cass Township Dec. 9, 1840, where he resided until 22 years of age, when he removed to this township and where he has since resided, with the exception of six months which he spent in Rochester, Lorain Co., and Shiloh.  He was married, Aug. 80, 1863, to Miss Elizabeth J. Shupe, who was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, Dec. 2, 1842; when a small girl, her parents removed to this county; they have reared a family of five children, four of whom are still living—Jennie E., Walter H., George W. and Sallie E.; the one deceased, Charlie N., departed this life May 22, 1872, aged 1 year 8 months and 12 days.  Mr. Kinsell is by profession a schoolteacher; having at an early age acquired a good education, he soon had charge of a graded school, and has followed teaching for a period of twenty terms in the winter, and four terms in the summer season; the balance of his time he has been engaged in farming, and this, together with dealing in stock, will be his principal occupation in the future.  His daughter, Miss Jennie, now in her 16th year, is teaching school in District No. 6, in this township, and is considered a very competent teacher. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 755
	Blooming Grove Twp. - PETER KIRKENDALL was born in Hancock Co. Dec. 15, 1836; when about 2 years old, his parents removed to this county, where he has since resided; he has lived in this township twenty-eight years.  He was married, April 2, 1868, to Catherine Lamen, who was born in this township, where she has always lived; they had one child, Wilbert Otis, who departed this life Sept. 4, 1876, aged 1 year 10 months and 1 day.  Mr. Kirkendall is by profession a carpenter, although he has paid a great part of his attention to farming.  He was a member of Co. I, 15th O. V. I.; he enlisted Sept. 7, 1861, and was discharged Sept. 17, 1864; he was in all the battles his regiment was called upon to engage in, some of which were Shiloh, Stone River, Liberty Gap, Resaca, Altoona Mountain, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Rocky Face, Mission Ridge and Chickamauga. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 755
	Franklin Twp. - AMOS KOHLER, farmer; P. O. Spring Mills; he was born in Franklin Township June 27, 1833.  Married, Sept. 21, 1858, to Mary A. Cope, who was born July 20, 1840; they have two sons - William W., born Apr. 7, 1861, and Orrin, Dec. 13, 1863.  Mr. Kohner owns a well-improved farm with excellent buildings, and is one of the active citizens of this township. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 786
	Franklin Twp. - HEZEKIAH KOHLER, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he was born in Adams Co., Penn., Apr. 25, 1825; came to Ohio in 1829.  Married, in 1854, to Rebecca C. Myers, who was born in Greene Township, Ashland Co., Nov. 19, 1830; they have the following children:  Adaline M., born July 15, 1855; Marion M., Sept. 14, 1856; Mary M., Aug. 24, 1858; Perry B., Mar. 5, 1860; Sabina B., Mar. 30, 1862; Sarah M., Aug. 26, 1863; Flora B., Oct. 4, 1869; Myrtle, Jan. 29, 1876; Adaline died Jan. 11, 1867, and Sabrina, May 8, 1862.  Marion married Lucretia Osburn, Jan. 22, 1880.  Mr. Kohler has resided in Franklin Township since 1829, and owns a well-improved farm with excellent building.  He has been an energetic man, always ready to promote every good cause, adn has done much to advance the interest of Franklin Township. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 786
	Franklin Twp. - JOHN M. KOHLER (deceased); he was born in Franklin Township July 22, 1830.  Married Dec. 25, 1857, to Sarah Orewiler, who was born in Jackson Township Oct. 11, 1833; they have the following family: Jerome A., born Sept. 27, 1858; Nancy E., Feb. 5, 1860; Laura E., Oct. 6, 1861; Lucinda, Aug. 2, 1863; Ida May, May 16, 1866; Cora Otta, Apr. 30, 1869; Lucinda, died Sept. 13, 1865, aged 2 years 1 month and 10 days; John M., died Feb. 14, 1875, aged 44 years 6 months and 23 days; Nancy E. is married to Michael Keith.  Jerome Kohler is engaged in farming the place.  He is a young man of energy and activity, and is destined to make one of the leading citizens of the township.  He resides with his mother; they own a well-improved farm in this township. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 786
	Franklin Twp. - WILLIAM KOHLER, farmer; P. O. Shenandoah, he was born in Adams Co., Penn., Feb. 18, 1835, and was married in 1857, to Louisa Orewiler, who was born in Franklin Township Mar. 16, 1837; they have one child, Sadie, born Apr. 15, 1864.  Mr. Kohler came to Ohio Aug. 15, 1853, and has been a citizen of this township ever since.  He is an enterprising and active man. Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 786