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Born 1831
From 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)
WILLIAM H. HILBORN, farmer and stock-dealer: P. O. Tiro; was born in Sandusky Township June '25, 1831. He is a son of Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilbom, a sketch of whom is found in the biogi'aphy of Robert G. Hilborn, his brother. Like his other brothers, William was reai-ed on the farm. Two years prior to his mai-riage, he worked out by the month, the first season receiving SI 1 per month, and the next season rj..")( This was his marriage start. He was married Jan. 3, 1855, to Elizabeth Grouse, daughter of Abner and Harriet (Thoman) Grouse, and to them were born thi-ee children — Ii-a O., born in September, 1850; Anna L., born in May, 1858, died when 4 months old; Mary A., born in May, 1801. IMrs. Hilborn was born Jan. 0, 1830. From his marriage up to 1805, Mr. Hilborn has made many changes. He at one time owned the saw-mill near where his house now stands. He now owns 80 acres of well-improved land in Western Auburn Township. Mr. Hilborn is a Rejaabliean in politics, and a hard worker in the cause of advancement in our public schools. He is intelligent and entertaining, and commands the respect of a large circle of friends. I H. IRAAIN, blacksmith. Tiro; was born in Chester Co.. Penu.. Jan. 18. 1N35. He is a son of Israel and Hannah (Millard) Lrwin. The father and mother were natives of Pennsylvania, the former being born in 1802, and the latter in 1800. They were married in Chester Co., Penn., April 1, 1823, and came to Auburn Township in 1835. The father died July 19, 1837, and the mother July 22, 1877. Mr. Irwin was a man beloved and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a local minister in the M. E. Chiu'ch, and lived a life full of usefulness. !Mr. and Mrs. Irwin were the parents of the following family: Thomas M., Margaret A., Joseph. Sarah J.,
I Caroline M., Elizabeth A., I. H. and Jai-ed A.
i Thomas, Mai-garet, Joseph and Jared are dead.
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