- Blooming Grove Twp.
GEORGE QUIN was born in this township on the 16th of February, 1834, and has always lived in the township, making him one of the oldest surviving settlers of the county; has always paid his attention to farming.  He was married on the 4th of March, 1861, to Miss Clarrissa Ferrell; they have reared a family of eight children, three of whom are still living, and named Delia, Ora and Silva; the ones that are dead died in infancy.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 761

- Blooming Grove Twp.
SAMUEL QUINN was born in this State, Feb. 21, 1812, where he resided until the year 1821, when his parents removed to this township and located on the farm our subject now owns; he is the oldest child of seven children, whose parents' names were Daniel and Hester Quinn, both of whom are dead; his father died Jan. 1, 1861; his mother on the 6th of May, 1873, at the ripe old age of 82 years; our subject well remembers the first night they spent in this township, the 17th of April, the snow fell at the depth of eighteen inches; soon after this his father lost one of his horses, but soon obtained another one in exchange for a yoke of cattle; he remembers how one John Aller used to bring over his team, accompanied by several of his boys, and how hugely they used to enjoy the exercise of their physical powers in logging; his father was considered by all to be a good marksman and says he killed a great many deer, and if just a few miles from home, he would give them away rather than carry them home.  Our subject was never married; his housekeeper, Miss Fannie Dugan, is a native of Ireland, has been in the family for over fifteen years, and is a lady who is respected by all.  Camp Council of the  war of 1812 was almost direct in front of where his house now stands.  He has never taken any active part in political matters, but casts his vote for the Democracy; he has by good management made for himself a good home; has always paid his attention to farming.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 760