Aeschliman, Samuel, son of Nathanael and Anna (Gearig) Aeschliman, was born at Archbold, Ohio, May 31, 1879; died at Fairlawn Haven Rest Home, Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1967; aged 88 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Oct. 24, 1897, he was married to Fannie Short, who died Sept. 26, 1898. On Dec, 3, 1903, he was married to Magdalena Short (see obituary above). Surviving are 10 children (Fannie-Mrs. Harley Nofziger, Nelson, Anna-Mrs. Ira Grieser, Ralph, Marie-Mrs. Noah Kauffman, Ilva-Mrs. Walter Miller, Wilbur, Alfred, Nola-Mrs. Chester Short, and Zelma-Mrs. Donald Rupp), 38 grandchildren, and 79 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Malinda Short). One son (Noah) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 24, with Walter Stuckey and Charles Zimmerman officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 7 - February 20, 1968, p. 159, 160
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Archibold Area News:

We find that by accurate measurement more than twelve inches of rain fell Sunday evening, which was the greatest ever heard of here for the length of time.

Last Week on Monday afternoon during the thunder storm Samuel Aeschliman, living southeast of town, went out to cover his binder which stood not far from the house, and while thus engaged, lightning struck the binder, glanced off and took the top of Mr Aeschliman's hat, then passing through the rim to the ground. He was taken to the house in an unconscious condition but regained consciousness in a short time. His little daughter stood near him at the time but was in no way injured. Mr Aeschliman was on our streets Friday. He indeed had a very close call and hopes it will never be repeated.

Source: Democratic NW Napoleon 1896-07-23