By: Mark Holtsberry Thomas Barzelia Holland was an attorney, one of the leading members of the bar of Paulding County. He was born March 1, 1845, the son of B. A. and Lydia (Osborn) Holland in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The family living in Lima, Ohio in 1860, gave Thomas an opportunity for him to…
By: Mark Holtsberry Nathan Wyatt was a prosperous agriculturist and stock raiser of Latty Township. He was known for being one of the leading citizens in the area and was born November 10, 1844, in Wilkes County, North Carolina to David and Parmelia (Winkler) Wyatt. His family was one of the oldest families of North…
By: Mark Holtsberry Paulding County has buried within its boarders seven veterans who fought in the Mexican War, but Richard Truitt only fought in The Mexican War, he enlisted twice to serve in The Civil War. Richard C. Truitt, was born July 25, 1820, in Preble County. Raised on a farm, by parents that raised…
By: Mark Holtsberry Judge Wilson Hunt Snook Jr. Is another interesting figure from our county’s past. Wilson was born in Antwerp, Ohio, on October 30, 1850. The son of Wilson H. and Anna (Murphy) Snook. Both of Wilson Jr.’s parents were from New Jersey, with a background ancestry of German and Irish. Wilson Jr. had…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Ray Henry Mouser was one of Paulding County’s leading citizens, whose family showed volunteerism, as well as providing medical care for numerous citizens of the county. Ray was born July 20, 1895, in the town of Latty, Ohio. His father was Dr. Ambrose Henry Mouser, born November 23, 1866, in LaRue,…
Located on the Auglaize River, at the junction of State Routes 111 and 637, Five Span Park is the most utilized park under our authority. For more than seven decades it has been a recreational park, with many Independence Day celebrations held here, as well as family picnics. Just a hop, skip and a jump…
By: Mark Holtsberry Andrew Schilb- Jemina Margaret (Gray) Schilb This story cannot be told without talking about both the husband and wife. I always wanted to know a little history behind the Schilb Funeral home. Stan and I, never really got to talk about this subject, so here I am, again, on my own. Andrew…
By Caroline Wells Longardner The Northwest Territory Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution from Bryan, Ohio, and the Anthony Halberstadt Chapter from Ft. Wayne, Ind. did jointly celebrate the ceremony honoring William Richardson on 12June2021. The public was invited to this SAR celebration of Patriotic Service. It was supported also by the DAR. …
By Mark Holtsberry Here is a person with a story that always caught my attention as a child, Tom Horn. No, he is not from Paulding County, but, I was drawn to the story of his life. Here it goes. Tom Horn Jr. was an American scout, cowboy, western lawman, World Champion Steer Wrestler, soldier…
By: Mark Holtsberry Edward Staley was a popular Sheriff of Paulding County, established as a dealer in timber and real estate, was born in Lafayette, Allen County, Ohio, March 7, 1862. His parents, Isaac and Martha A. (Gilbert) Staley Isaac passed on the tradition of hard work. Isaac was born January 7, 1829, in Virginia.…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Doctor Craig Goings, I know, the name sounds like a typo, but seriously, this was his real name. He was born in Rumley, Shelby County, Ohio. The son of Joel Westin, who was born in Virginia, March 16, 1799, and Elizabeth (Cole) Goings, born in Virginia, February 5, 1808. Joel and…
Captain Guy Dennis Gruters (born 1942) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot best known for his survival for over five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He was one of the five hundred and ninety-one surviving POWs of all military services released in 1973 for return to the United…
By: Mark Holtsberry John Baker was farmer and manufacturer of tile and closely associated with the production of cut lumber from his sawmills, he was well known and respected throughout the Latty Township Community. John was born in the Shenandoah Valley region in Virginia, on a farm, September 10, 1841. …
