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From A centennial biographical history of Crawford County, Ohio .. (1902), History of Crawford County and Ohio : containing a history of the state of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time ... a history of Crawford County ... biographical sketches, portraits (1881)
R. K. WARNER, farmer; P. 0. Bucyrus; was born April 8, 1825, in Lycoming Co., Penn., and is the son of Benjamin and Mary (Walton) Warner. He was about 2 years old when his parents removed to Whetstone Township, this county, being among the first settlers. Here he was raised among the Wyandot Indians, and played with the " Johnny Cake " boys many a day, and learned their language. When he was 8 years old, his father removed to this township, and settled on the pike. It was in 1836 that the subject of our sketch attended his first school, taught in Dallas Township, by Miss Susan Bovee. He attended school until he was about 20 years of age, in a log schoolhouse near the residence of Thomas J. Monnett. In 1847, he rented a farm for two years, and afterward purchased 120 acres, where he now lives. He now owns-140 acres of fine farming land. He has dealt extensively in sheep, cattle and hogs, and has been very successful. He was raised a Quaker, but is not a member of any church. In politics, he was formerly a Whig, and later, a Republican. He was married in December, 1846, to Miss Martha Monnett, daughter of Jeremiah Monnett, who was born in Pickaway Co. Jan. 22, 1827. He has raised four children— Ellen, lion Aug. 30, 1849, now the wife of Thomas McKinstry; Mary, born Jan. 1, 1856, married Albert Yaker, and died in January,
1874; Harriet, born Dec. 27, 1861; Louisa, born June 25, 1871. In 1875, Mr. Warner erected a fine frame dwelling of sixteen rooms, which is an evidence of his good taste, and an ornament to the vicinity. His father, Benjamin, was born in Lycoming Co.. Penn., about 1801, and was married in 1822. coming to Ohio in 1827, driving here in a four-horse wagon. Four miles from Gallon their wagon sunk in the mud, and they walked four miles to a relative, leaving the wagon behind. He lived in the county all the rest of his life, and died May 8, 1872, in Kankakee, Ill., where he had gone on a visit. His wife survived him until March 7, 1877, when she, too, closed her earthly labors, and went to her rest. Harriet Welsh, of Missouri, and Louisa Everett, of Bucyrus, are still living. Five died young. He was a Quaker in belief, the family for several generations back holding to that faith.
As printed in History of Crawford County and Ohio : containing a history of the state of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time ... a history of Crawford County ... biographical sketches, portraits (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
ROBERT K. WARNER.
Among the honored pioneers who aided in laying broad and deep the foundations for the present prosperity and progress of Crawford county, who met the hardships and trials of pioneer life, yet continued an active factor in the work of reclaiming the wild land for purposes of civilization was Robert K. Warner. He was one of the representative men of the community, hon- ored by all for his sterling" worth and upright life, and in the biographical history of the county he well deserves prominent mention.
A native of Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, Mr. Warner was born on the 8th of April, 1825, a son of Benjamin and Mary (Walton) Warner, both of whom were born in the same county and were of English descent. The father's birth occurred about 1801, the marriage was celebrated in 1822, and in 1827 he came with his family to Ohio, traveling in a wagon drawn by four horses. When they were about four miles from Gallon the wagon sunk so deeply in the mud that the family were obliged to get out and walk the remaining distance to the home of a relative in Galion, leaving the wagon behind. The father remained in Crawford county throughout the remainder of his life and for many years carried on farming. He settled in the southern portion of Whetstone township, Crawford county, but in 1833 removed to a farm on section 35, Bucyrus township, where he resided through a long period. He was a successful farmer, although frail health prevented him from taking an active part in the work of the fields, but he capable managed his affairs and realized therefrom a good financial return. He died May 8, 1872, while visiting in Kankakee, Illinois, and his wife passed away March 7, 1877. He was a man of kind heart and noble purpose and his wife was a most excellent woman. They were of the Quaker faith and lived useful and quiet lives, which gained them uniform respect. They had three children: Robert K.; Harriet, the widow of St. Clair Welsh and a resident of Missouri; and Louisa, the wife of Hiram Everet, of Iowa.
Robert K. Warner was only two years of age when brought by his parents to Ohio, and here he was reared amid pioneer scenes and environments. The Wyandot Indians were still numerous in the county and he played with the "Johnny Cake boys" man)' a day, also learned their language. It was in 1836 that he attended the first school taught in Dallas township, the teacher being Miss Susan Bovee. Lie continued his education in the old log school house until twenty years of age and was reared to manhood upon the farm, where he early became familiar with the work of caring for the stock and cultivating the field. Lessons of industry and perseverance were early impressed upon his mind and were active factors in his successful career. He remained under the parental roof until he had reached his twenty-third year, when he was married.
The wedding was celebrated November 22, 1847, Miss Martha Monnett becoming his wife. She is a daughter of Jeremiah and Elsie (Slagle) Monnett, and to her husband she proved a most faithful companion and helpmate on the journey of life. For a year and a half they resided on a farm on section 26, Bucyrus township, on the Columbus & Sandusky road and then removed to the old homestead on section 27, of the same township, where Mrs. Warner still makes her home. At that time he owned one hundred and twenty acres of land, to which he added in later years, until at the time of his death his farm property comprised four hundred and twenty acres. In 1875 he erected a fine residence and afterward built a barn. He was a successful business man and gained a large estate, dying a wealthy man. The home was blessed with four children: Ellen, the wife of W. T. Mclvinstry, of Bucyrus township; Mary, the widow of Albert Yaker; Harriet, the wife of Smith C. Caldwell; and Louisa, who married Francis M. Caldwell. They reside with her mother on the old homestead.
Mrs. Warner is now in her seventy-fifth year and yet enjoys fair health. She was born and reared a Methodist and has been a member of the church since fourteen years of age, her entire life being in harmony with her professions. In his political views Mr. Warner was a strong Republican and held a few minor political positions, but was not an office seeker. He was highly esteemed for his strict regard for honesty and upright principles and in his religious faith was a Quaker, living a life consistent with that faith. He passed away October 14, 1889. In his friendships he was faithful and in the discharge of his duties of citizenship he was loyal and true, while in his family he was a devoted husband and father, finding his greatest happiness in ministering to his family.
As printed in A centennial biographical history of Crawford County, Ohio .. (1902). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
Named in this biography: Smith C. Caldwell (b. 1828)
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