Died at age 83 years 10 days 1 month
In October of 1869 he married Margaret J. Searfoss. Before his passing on February 21, 1921 they had 5 boys together; John W. Rhinehammer, Benjamin H. Rhinehammer, Infant (son) Rhinehammer, and Julius L. Rhinehammer. Margaret & Sylvester Rhinehammer were married 52 years together before his passing.
SYLVESTER RHINEHAMMER, who owns 160 acres of valuable farm land, situated in Section 34, Marion Township, Hancock County, O., was born in Luzerne County, Pa., April 20, 1837, and is a son of Daniel and Ann (Syms) Rhinehammer.
Daniel Rhinehammer was born in Holland and he left his home on the Zuyder Zee after he reached manhood and after coming to America found farm work and married Ann Syms, in Luzerne County, Pa., and lived there until their fourth child, Sylvester, was three years old. They then came to Hancock County, O., buying a farm in Jackson Township, which they sold when they moved to Marion Township and bought a farm just east of the one on which their son Sylvester lives. The father died there but the mother had died previously while visiting at the home of her daughter, Amanda, in Michigan. They had the following children: Rachel, deceased, who was
the wife of Elias Powell; Edward, who died while serving in the Civil War as a member of the 57th O. Vol. Inf.; Reuben, who is deceased; Slyvester; Nelson and Simon, both of whom were soldiers with their brother Edward, in the 57th O. Vol. Inf., and all died in the army; Amanda; Elmer; and several who died young.
In 1840, the parents of Sylvester Rhinehammer came to Hancock County and probably he was the most carefully protected piece of property as he was then only a babe of three years. A one-horse wagon transported the family and their household goods and Mr. Rhinehammereasily recalls the round log house which was the family home. He had but meager school advantages as he soon had to help in the clearing and improving of the farm, the hardest kind of toil being necessary from every member of the family. He remained with his parents until he reached the age or twenty-one years, after which he worked around among the neighboring farmers for some fifteen years. At that time a salary of $12 per month and board was considered very satisfactory. He then decided to work for himself, prudently renting land at first and then purchasing and selling until he secured enough capital to invest where he desired. For many years he has engaged successfully in farming and raising stock and his son Benjamin is associated with him and in late years carries the most of the responsibility. He has made many improvements here, rebuilding almost entirely the brick residence of nine rooms and erecting barns and other farm buildings as needed.
In October, 1869, Mr. Rhinehammer was married to Miss Margaret J. Searfoss, a daughter of Jacob and Jane (Powell) Searfoss. She was born in Marion Township, Hancock County, O., her parents having come early from Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehammer four children were born, namely: John VV., who is deceased; Benjamin, who operates the home farm, was born here May 23, 1873; Julius, who died at the' age of nineteen years; and one that died an infant. Mr.Rhinehammer and son are Democrats. He has never accepted any office except that of school director. Both father and son are among the most reliable and respected men of this section.
In October of 1869 he married Margaret J. Searfoss. Before his passing on February 21, 1921 they had 5 boys together; John W. Rhinehammer, Benjamin H. Rhinehammer, Infant (son) Rhinehammer, and Julius L. Rhinehammer. Margaret & Sylvester Rhinehammer were married 52 years together before his passing.
SYLVESTER RHINEHAMMER, who owns 160 acres of valuable farm land, situated in Section 34, Marion Township, Hancock County, O., was born in Luzerne County, Pa., April 20, 1837, and is a son of Daniel and Ann (Syms) Rhinehammer.
Daniel Rhinehammer was born in Holland and he left his home on the Zuyder Zee after he reached manhood and after coming to America found farm work and married Ann Syms, in Luzerne County, Pa., and lived there until their fourth child, Sylvester, was three years old. They then came to Hancock County, O., buying a farm in Jackson Township, which they sold when they moved to Marion Township and bought a farm just east of the one on which their son Sylvester lives. The father died there but the mother had died previously while visiting at the home of her daughter, Amanda, in Michigan. They had the following children: Rachel, deceased, who was
the wife of Elias Powell; Edward, who died while serving in the Civil War as a member of the 57th O. Vol. Inf.; Reuben, who is deceased; Slyvester; Nelson and Simon, both of whom were soldiers with their brother Edward, in the 57th O. Vol. Inf., and all died in the army; Amanda; Elmer; and several who died young.
In 1840, the parents of Sylvester Rhinehammer came to Hancock County and probably he was the most carefully protected piece of property as he was then only a babe of three years. A one-horse wagon transported the family and their household goods and Mr. Rhinehammereasily recalls the round log house which was the family home. He had but meager school advantages as he soon had to help in the clearing and improving of the farm, the hardest kind of toil being necessary from every member of the family. He remained with his parents until he reached the age or twenty-one years, after which he worked around among the neighboring farmers for some fifteen years. At that time a salary of $12 per month and board was considered very satisfactory. He then decided to work for himself, prudently renting land at first and then purchasing and selling until he secured enough capital to invest where he desired. For many years he has engaged successfully in farming and raising stock and his son Benjamin is associated with him and in late years carries the most of the responsibility. He has made many improvements here, rebuilding almost entirely the brick residence of nine rooms and erecting barns and other farm buildings as needed.
In October, 1869, Mr. Rhinehammer was married to Miss Margaret J. Searfoss, a daughter of Jacob and Jane (Powell) Searfoss. She was born in Marion Township, Hancock County, O., her parents having come early from Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehammer four children were born, namely: John VV., who is deceased; Benjamin, who operates the home farm, was born here May 23, 1873; Julius, who died at the' age of nineteen years; and one that died an infant. Mr.Rhinehammer and son are Democrats. He has never accepted any office except that of school director. Both father and son are among the most reliable and respected men of this section.
Died at age 83 years 10 days 1 month
In October of 1869 he married Margaret J. Searfoss. Before his passing on February 21, 1921 they had 5 boys together; John W. Rhinehammer, Benjamin H. Rhinehammer, Infant (son) Rhinehammer, and Julius L. Rhinehammer. Margaret & Sylvester Rhinehammer were married 52 years together before his passing.
SYLVESTER RHINEHAMMER, who owns 160 acres of valuable farm land, situated in Section 34, Marion Township, Hancock County, O., was born in Luzerne County, Pa., April 20, 1837, and is a son of Daniel and Ann (Syms) Rhinehammer.
Daniel Rhinehammer was born in Holland and he left his home on the Zuyder Zee after he reached manhood and after coming to America found farm work and married Ann Syms, in Luzerne County, Pa., and lived there until their fourth child, Sylvester, was three years old. They then came to Hancock County, O., buying a farm in Jackson Township, which they sold when they moved to Marion Township and bought a farm just east of the one on which their son Sylvester lives. The father died there but the mother had died previously while visiting at the home of her daughter, Amanda, in Michigan. They had the following children: Rachel, deceased, who was
the wife of Elias Powell; Edward, who died while serving in the Civil War as a member of the 57th O. Vol. Inf.; Reuben, who is deceased; Slyvester; Nelson and Simon, both of whom were soldiers with their brother Edward, in the 57th O. Vol. Inf., and all died in the army; Amanda; Elmer; and several who died young.
In 1840, the parents of Sylvester Rhinehammer came to Hancock County and probably he was the most carefully protected piece of property as he was then only a babe of three years. A one-horse wagon transported the family and their household goods and Mr. Rhinehammereasily recalls the round log house which was the family home. He had but meager school advantages as he soon had to help in the clearing and improving of the farm, the hardest kind of toil being necessary from every member of the family. He remained with his parents until he reached the age or twenty-one years, after which he worked around among the neighboring farmers for some fifteen years. At that time a salary of $12 per month and board was considered very satisfactory. He then decided to work for himself, prudently renting land at first and then purchasing and selling until he secured enough capital to invest where he desired. For many years he has engaged successfully in farming and raising stock and his son Benjamin is associated with him and in late years carries the most of the responsibility. He has made many improvements here, rebuilding almost entirely the brick residence of nine rooms and erecting barns and other farm buildings as needed.
In October, 1869, Mr. Rhinehammer was married to Miss Margaret J. Searfoss, a daughter of Jacob and Jane (Powell) Searfoss. She was born in Marion Township, Hancock County, O., her parents having come early from Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehammer four children were born, namely: John VV., who is deceased; Benjamin, who operates the home farm, was born here May 23, 1873; Julius, who died at the' age of nineteen years; and one that died an infant. Mr.Rhinehammer and son are Democrats. He has never accepted any office except that of school director. Both father and son are among the most reliable and respected men of this section.
In October of 1869 he married Margaret J. Searfoss. Before his passing on February 21, 1921 they had 5 boys together; John W. Rhinehammer, Benjamin H. Rhinehammer, Infant (son) Rhinehammer, and Julius L. Rhinehammer. Margaret & Sylvester Rhinehammer were married 52 years together before his passing.
SYLVESTER RHINEHAMMER, who owns 160 acres of valuable farm land, situated in Section 34, Marion Township, Hancock County, O., was born in Luzerne County, Pa., April 20, 1837, and is a son of Daniel and Ann (Syms) Rhinehammer.
Daniel Rhinehammer was born in Holland and he left his home on the Zuyder Zee after he reached manhood and after coming to America found farm work and married Ann Syms, in Luzerne County, Pa., and lived there until their fourth child, Sylvester, was three years old. They then came to Hancock County, O., buying a farm in Jackson Township, which they sold when they moved to Marion Township and bought a farm just east of the one on which their son Sylvester lives. The father died there but the mother had died previously while visiting at the home of her daughter, Amanda, in Michigan. They had the following children: Rachel, deceased, who was
the wife of Elias Powell; Edward, who died while serving in the Civil War as a member of the 57th O. Vol. Inf.; Reuben, who is deceased; Slyvester; Nelson and Simon, both of whom were soldiers with their brother Edward, in the 57th O. Vol. Inf., and all died in the army; Amanda; Elmer; and several who died young.
In 1840, the parents of Sylvester Rhinehammer came to Hancock County and probably he was the most carefully protected piece of property as he was then only a babe of three years. A one-horse wagon transported the family and their household goods and Mr. Rhinehammereasily recalls the round log house which was the family home. He had but meager school advantages as he soon had to help in the clearing and improving of the farm, the hardest kind of toil being necessary from every member of the family. He remained with his parents until he reached the age or twenty-one years, after which he worked around among the neighboring farmers for some fifteen years. At that time a salary of $12 per month and board was considered very satisfactory. He then decided to work for himself, prudently renting land at first and then purchasing and selling until he secured enough capital to invest where he desired. For many years he has engaged successfully in farming and raising stock and his son Benjamin is associated with him and in late years carries the most of the responsibility. He has made many improvements here, rebuilding almost entirely the brick residence of nine rooms and erecting barns and other farm buildings as needed.
In October, 1869, Mr. Rhinehammer was married to Miss Margaret J. Searfoss, a daughter of Jacob and Jane (Powell) Searfoss. She was born in Marion Township, Hancock County, O., her parents having come early from Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehammer four children were born, namely: John VV., who is deceased; Benjamin, who operates the home farm, was born here May 23, 1873; Julius, who died at the' age of nineteen years; and one that died an infant. Mr.Rhinehammer and son are Democrats. He has never accepted any office except that of school director. Both father and son are among the most reliable and respected men of this section.
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