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DANIEL SPOON was born in Cumberland County, Penn., January 10, 1830, son of Solomon and
Hannah Spoon (see sketch). Mr. Spoon worked for his parents as usually done till twenty one years of age. He
was married, March 13, 1853, to Miss Barbara Bernheise], daughter of Henry and Susanna Bernheisel, six children
resulting from their union: Francis L., who died aged nine months; Emmil A.; Henrietta, wife of Harlow Smith; Lucretia,
wife of Thomas Shepherd; Emory and Wheeler. Mrs. Spoon was born June 12, 1833. In 1852, Mr. Spoon purchased forty
seven acres near Wharton, where he resided six years. He subsequently sold out, and bought eighty two acres near
Carey, which he also disposed of purchasing 120 acres of his present farm in 1863. To this he has added till he
now owns 340 acres, the largest in the township, provided with a magnificent residence, costing $8,000 in 1882,
and a fine "bank" barn, costing $1,500 in 1880. In 1864, Mr. Spoon enlisted in Company I, One Hundred
and Seventy fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in the battle at Franklin, Tenn., and doing garrison duty
during the remainder of his term of service, receiving his discharge in 1865. He is a Democrat in politics; both
he and wife being members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
From:
The History of Wyandot County, Ohio
Liggett, Canaway & Co.,
Chicago 1884
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