JAMES BRANDEBERRY, one of Perry township's most honored citizens, was born in Richland , Ohio, May 4, 1828, and is a son of Philip and Catherine (Zimmerman) Brandeberry. In the fall of 1838, the father brought the family to Wood County, locating on 240 acres in Section 15, Perry township, but he later sold that tract and purchased a like amount in Bloom township. For his service in the war of 1812, he received eighty acres of land in Eaton, Mich., and in that struggle took part in the engagements around Fort Meigs. He made the first improvements upon his land in Perry township, and while their first cabin was being constructed, the family found a temporary home with John Chilcote. Philip Brandeberry was quite successful in his business transactions, and gave to each of his children eighty acres of land, or its equivalent. He was very fond of hunting, and used to engage in that sport to a great extent. In politics he was first a Whig, and later a Republican. His death occurred in Perry township at the age of eighty years, eight months and eleven days, while his wife lived to be nearly seventy-eight, and they were buried side by side at Center of Perry. In the family of this worthy couple were the following children: Betsy, who became the wife of John Chilcote, and died in Perry township; Jonathan, who died in Portage township; Philip, who departed this life in Bloom township; Christina, who was the wife of William Burke, and died in Freedom township; William, who died in Bloom township; Mary, who became the wife of Henry Hays, and passed away in Perry township; Isaac, who died in the same township; Thomas, a prominent citizen of Bloom township; and James, of this sketch.
The last named was less than eleven years of age when brought by his parents to Wood, and acquired his education in the district schools. Farm machinery in those early days was quite primitive, so that the life of an agriculturist was not an easy one, but he continued to devote his energies to the cultivation of the old homestead until his marriage. He then began its operation on his own account, making his home there until April 1885, since which time he has lived with his step-grandchildren, in Perry township.
On May 10, 1849, in Sandusky, Ohio, Mr. Brandeberry led to the marriage altar Miss Jane Bates, a native of Columbiana, Ohio, and a daughter of Andrew Bates, a pioneer of Sandusky . Five children blessed this union- Minerva, who married Abraham Longacre, and died in Perry township; Mary J., who first wedded Marcus Keefer, but is now the wife of Randall Baird, of Perry township; George, who makes his home in Wood; Emily, now Mrs. William Johnson, of Perry township; Laura, wife of Simon Hartley, of the same township. The mother of these children was buried in Perry township. In 1872 Mr. Brandeberry was united in marriage with Mrs. Rosanna Zepernick, widow of Frederick Zepernick, and daughter of Samuel Burns, one of the honored early settlers of Perry township. On the 29th of August, 1890, Mrs. Brandeberry was called to her final rest, and was buried at Center of Perry.
For twenty years Mr. Brandeberry followed threshing, besides his regular agricultural pursuits, and became widely known throughout the County. Although his school training was slight, he is a man of great natural ability, and is well informed on the current events of the day. His support has always been given the Republican party, and he has been called upon to fill several local positions, being supervisor and school director, and for two years was treasurer of Perry township, but always preferred to devote his time and attention to his business affairs, rather than to political matters.
Societies.-Prairie Depot Lodge, No. 646, I. O. O. F., was organized at West Millgrove, and chartered July 20, 1876. During the ensuing six years it made remarkable progress, but its decline was noticed early in 1883, and by 1886 the members considered it advisable to surrender the charter. Under such circumstances the Odd fellows of Freeport stepped into the breach, and asked the Grand Lodge to transfer the charter to them. This was done July 20, 1886, when the back dues were subscribed and paid over by the twenty members then belonging. The noble grand's chair has been filled by the following named members: H. J. Pelton, Asa Baird, O. Stearns (1), T. J. Henry (2), G. W. Zeppernick, Joseph Enos (3), James Brandeberry, A. K. Longaker, R. Swinehart, J. P. Wetmore (8), J. C. Ort (16), B. F. Simons (7), J. M. Dicken (10), A. Hampshire (9), James Dindore (11 and 11 a), M. J. Moffett, S. S. Shank (12 and 13), Levi Worts (15), J. C. Conley (6), J. W. Graham, J. W. Adams, G. W. Hedge (18), W. H. Palmer. (23), W. H. Kiger, J. D. Kurtz, W. H. Palmer, F. T. Hedge, R. N. Graham, Eugene West (24), E. J. Coy (25), J. G. Heltman, F. P. King, J. A. Graham, H. C. Pittinger, O. A. Diver, C. S. Sage and W. P. Cessna.
The last named was less than eleven years of age when brought by his parents to Wood, and acquired his education in the district schools. Farm machinery in those early days was quite primitive, so that the life of an agriculturist was not an easy one, but he continued to devote his energies to the cultivation of the old homestead until his marriage. He then began its operation on his own account, making his home there until April 1885, since which time he has lived with his step-grandchildren, in Perry township.
On May 10, 1849, in Sandusky, Ohio, Mr. Brandeberry led to the marriage altar Miss Jane Bates, a native of Columbiana, Ohio, and a daughter of Andrew Bates, a pioneer of Sandusky . Five children blessed this union- Minerva, who married Abraham Longacre, and died in Perry township; Mary J., who first wedded Marcus Keefer, but is now the wife of Randall Baird, of Perry township; George, who makes his home in Wood; Emily, now Mrs. William Johnson, of Perry township; Laura, wife of Simon Hartley, of the same township. The mother of these children was buried in Perry township. In 1872 Mr. Brandeberry was united in marriage with Mrs. Rosanna Zepernick, widow of Frederick Zepernick, and daughter of Samuel Burns, one of the honored early settlers of Perry township. On the 29th of August, 1890, Mrs. Brandeberry was called to her final rest, and was buried at Center of Perry.
For twenty years Mr. Brandeberry followed threshing, besides his regular agricultural pursuits, and became widely known throughout the County. Although his school training was slight, he is a man of great natural ability, and is well informed on the current events of the day. His support has always been given the Republican party, and he has been called upon to fill several local positions, being supervisor and school director, and for two years was treasurer of Perry township, but always preferred to devote his time and attention to his business affairs, rather than to political matters.
Societies.-Prairie Depot Lodge, No. 646, I. O. O. F., was organized at West Millgrove, and chartered July 20, 1876. During the ensuing six years it made remarkable progress, but its decline was noticed early in 1883, and by 1886 the members considered it advisable to surrender the charter. Under such circumstances the Odd fellows of Freeport stepped into the breach, and asked the Grand Lodge to transfer the charter to them. This was done July 20, 1886, when the back dues were subscribed and paid over by the twenty members then belonging. The noble grand's chair has been filled by the following named members: H. J. Pelton, Asa Baird, O. Stearns (1), T. J. Henry (2), G. W. Zeppernick, Joseph Enos (3), James Brandeberry, A. K. Longaker, R. Swinehart, J. P. Wetmore (8), J. C. Ort (16), B. F. Simons (7), J. M. Dicken (10), A. Hampshire (9), James Dindore (11 and 11 a), M. J. Moffett, S. S. Shank (12 and 13), Levi Worts (15), J. C. Conley (6), J. W. Graham, J. W. Adams, G. W. Hedge (18), W. H. Palmer. (23), W. H. Kiger, J. D. Kurtz, W. H. Palmer, F. T. Hedge, R. N. Graham, Eugene West (24), E. J. Coy (25), J. G. Heltman, F. P. King, J. A. Graham, H. C. Pittinger, O. A. Diver, C. S. Sage and W. P. Cessna.
JAMES BRANDEBERRY, one of Perry township's most honored citizens, was born in Richland , Ohio, May 4, 1828, and is a son of Philip and Catherine (Zimmerman) Brandeberry. In the fall of 1838, the father brought the family to Wood County, locating on 240 acres in Section 15, Perry township, but he later sold that tract and purchased a like amount in Bloom township. For his service in the war of 1812, he received eighty acres of land in Eaton, Mich., and in that struggle took part in the engagements around Fort Meigs. He made the first improvements upon his land in Perry township, and while their first cabin was being constructed, the family found a temporary home with John Chilcote. Philip Brandeberry was quite successful in his business transactions, and gave to each of his children eighty acres of land, or its equivalent. He was very fond of hunting, and used to engage in that sport to a great extent. In politics he was first a Whig, and later a Republican. His death occurred in Perry township at the age of eighty years, eight months and eleven days, while his wife lived to be nearly seventy-eight, and they were buried side by side at Center of Perry. In the family of this worthy couple were the following children: Betsy, who became the wife of John Chilcote, and died in Perry township; Jonathan, who died in Portage township; Philip, who departed this life in Bloom township; Christina, who was the wife of William Burke, and died in Freedom township; William, who died in Bloom township; Mary, who became the wife of Henry Hays, and passed away in Perry township; Isaac, who died in the same township; Thomas, a prominent citizen of Bloom township; and James, of this sketch.
The last named was less than eleven years of age when brought by his parents to Wood, and acquired his education in the district schools. Farm machinery in those early days was quite primitive, so that the life of an agriculturist was not an easy one, but he continued to devote his energies to the cultivation of the old homestead until his marriage. He then began its operation on his own account, making his home there until April 1885, since which time he has lived with his step-grandchildren, in Perry township.
On May 10, 1849, in Sandusky, Ohio, Mr. Brandeberry led to the marriage altar Miss Jane Bates, a native of Columbiana, Ohio, and a daughter of Andrew Bates, a pioneer of Sandusky . Five children blessed this union- Minerva, who married Abraham Longacre, and died in Perry township; Mary J., who first wedded Marcus Keefer, but is now the wife of Randall Baird, of Perry township; George, who makes his home in Wood; Emily, now Mrs. William Johnson, of Perry township; Laura, wife of Simon Hartley, of the same township. The mother of these children was buried in Perry township. In 1872 Mr. Brandeberry was united in marriage with Mrs. Rosanna Zepernick, widow of Frederick Zepernick, and daughter of Samuel Burns, one of the honored early settlers of Perry township. On the 29th of August, 1890, Mrs. Brandeberry was called to her final rest, and was buried at Center of Perry.
For twenty years Mr. Brandeberry followed threshing, besides his regular agricultural pursuits, and became widely known throughout the County. Although his school training was slight, he is a man of great natural ability, and is well informed on the current events of the day. His support has always been given the Republican party, and he has been called upon to fill several local positions, being supervisor and school director, and for two years was treasurer of Perry township, but always preferred to devote his time and attention to his business affairs, rather than to political matters.
Societies.-Prairie Depot Lodge, No. 646, I. O. O. F., was organized at West Millgrove, and chartered July 20, 1876. During the ensuing six years it made remarkable progress, but its decline was noticed early in 1883, and by 1886 the members considered it advisable to surrender the charter. Under such circumstances the Odd fellows of Freeport stepped into the breach, and asked the Grand Lodge to transfer the charter to them. This was done July 20, 1886, when the back dues were subscribed and paid over by the twenty members then belonging. The noble grand's chair has been filled by the following named members: H. J. Pelton, Asa Baird, O. Stearns (1), T. J. Henry (2), G. W. Zeppernick, Joseph Enos (3), James Brandeberry, A. K. Longaker, R. Swinehart, J. P. Wetmore (8), J. C. Ort (16), B. F. Simons (7), J. M. Dicken (10), A. Hampshire (9), James Dindore (11 and 11 a), M. J. Moffett, S. S. Shank (12 and 13), Levi Worts (15), J. C. Conley (6), J. W. Graham, J. W. Adams, G. W. Hedge (18), W. H. Palmer. (23), W. H. Kiger, J. D. Kurtz, W. H. Palmer, F. T. Hedge, R. N. Graham, Eugene West (24), E. J. Coy (25), J. G. Heltman, F. P. King, J. A. Graham, H. C. Pittinger, O. A. Diver, C. S. Sage and W. P. Cessna.
The last named was less than eleven years of age when brought by his parents to Wood, and acquired his education in the district schools. Farm machinery in those early days was quite primitive, so that the life of an agriculturist was not an easy one, but he continued to devote his energies to the cultivation of the old homestead until his marriage. He then began its operation on his own account, making his home there until April 1885, since which time he has lived with his step-grandchildren, in Perry township.
On May 10, 1849, in Sandusky, Ohio, Mr. Brandeberry led to the marriage altar Miss Jane Bates, a native of Columbiana, Ohio, and a daughter of Andrew Bates, a pioneer of Sandusky . Five children blessed this union- Minerva, who married Abraham Longacre, and died in Perry township; Mary J., who first wedded Marcus Keefer, but is now the wife of Randall Baird, of Perry township; George, who makes his home in Wood; Emily, now Mrs. William Johnson, of Perry township; Laura, wife of Simon Hartley, of the same township. The mother of these children was buried in Perry township. In 1872 Mr. Brandeberry was united in marriage with Mrs. Rosanna Zepernick, widow of Frederick Zepernick, and daughter of Samuel Burns, one of the honored early settlers of Perry township. On the 29th of August, 1890, Mrs. Brandeberry was called to her final rest, and was buried at Center of Perry.
For twenty years Mr. Brandeberry followed threshing, besides his regular agricultural pursuits, and became widely known throughout the County. Although his school training was slight, he is a man of great natural ability, and is well informed on the current events of the day. His support has always been given the Republican party, and he has been called upon to fill several local positions, being supervisor and school director, and for two years was treasurer of Perry township, but always preferred to devote his time and attention to his business affairs, rather than to political matters.
Societies.-Prairie Depot Lodge, No. 646, I. O. O. F., was organized at West Millgrove, and chartered July 20, 1876. During the ensuing six years it made remarkable progress, but its decline was noticed early in 1883, and by 1886 the members considered it advisable to surrender the charter. Under such circumstances the Odd fellows of Freeport stepped into the breach, and asked the Grand Lodge to transfer the charter to them. This was done July 20, 1886, when the back dues were subscribed and paid over by the twenty members then belonging. The noble grand's chair has been filled by the following named members: H. J. Pelton, Asa Baird, O. Stearns (1), T. J. Henry (2), G. W. Zeppernick, Joseph Enos (3), James Brandeberry, A. K. Longaker, R. Swinehart, J. P. Wetmore (8), J. C. Ort (16), B. F. Simons (7), J. M. Dicken (10), A. Hampshire (9), James Dindore (11 and 11 a), M. J. Moffett, S. S. Shank (12 and 13), Levi Worts (15), J. C. Conley (6), J. W. Graham, J. W. Adams, G. W. Hedge (18), W. H. Palmer. (23), W. H. Kiger, J. D. Kurtz, W. H. Palmer, F. T. Hedge, R. N. Graham, Eugene West (24), E. J. Coy (25), J. G. Heltman, F. P. King, J. A. Graham, H. C. Pittinger, O. A. Diver, C. S. Sage and W. P. Cessna.
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