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Note N2822 Index

Listed with his father.

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Note N2823 Index

Listed with his father.

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Note N2824 Index

Moved to Wisconsin. Last name spelled Vyann in 1850 census.
"Farmer's Valley seems to be chosen by fate as the theater for a series of untoward happenings. Only a few months ago Mr. William Vian failed to return to his home one evening, and the next morning his lifeless body was found lying by the roadside, where he had fallen and bled to death from an accidental wound."--25 Feb 1882, Tomaha Journal (Monroe county, WI)

"William Vian, a wealthy farmer residing near Sparta, while carrying a scythe on horseback on the 6th, cut himself so that he bled to death. He was not found until the succeeding day. The body was mutilated by dogs when discovered."--19 Oct 1881, Racine (WI) Journal

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Note N2825 Index

Listed as a sibling of Sarah Jackman.

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Note N2826 Index

Listed as a sibling of Sarah Jackman.

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Note N2827 Index

Listed as a sibling of Sarah Jackman.

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Note N2828 Index

Listed as a sibling of Sarah Jackman.

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Note N2829 Index

Listed as a sibling of Sarah Jackman.

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Note N2830 Index

Listed as a sibling of Sarah Jackman.

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Note N2831 Index

Listed as a sibling of Sarah Jackman.

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Note N2832 Index

Peter Vinson. During a period of more than half a century, the late Peter Vinson was one of the honored citizens of the Miami Valley where, from humble beginnings, he worked his way to a position of substantiality and independence in his community. A man of varied abilities, his life held out to him opportunities for participation in several kinds of business, and as merchant, farmer and willow grower he met with equal success, while as a citizen he was always respected and esteemed. Mr. Vinson was born in Germany, in 1832, and at the age of twenty-two years emigrated to the United States, arriving alone at Hamilton, Ohio, August 5, 1854. He had no finances to speak of and his knowledge of the language
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was indifferent, but he had the willingness to work and the ability to do things thoroughly and well, and for two years continued at Hamilton, being variously employed. Removing to Darrtown, he was married in 1856 to Catherine Schmitt, a native of Baden, Germany. For a number of years at Darrtown Mr. Vinson was a merchant and highly esteemed in business circles as a man of integrity and upright business principles, and in addition was the owner of a farm, specializing in willow-growing, his product being shipped to Milwaukee, Philadelphia, New York, New Orleans, St. Louis, Cincinnati and other points. He was a member of St. John's church of Hamilton for many years and was fraternally affiliated with the Masons and Odd Fellows at Hamilton and Oxford and the Rebekahs at Darrtown. In his death, in 1908, his community lost a valued and valuable citizen.

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Note N2833 Index

Chancellor in Lich and priest in Unterbutzing.

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Note N2834 Index

Businessman in Evanston, Indiana.

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Note N2835 Index

The Von Korbs lived in cities and were business men. Lived in a province famous then and now (1938) for its livestock, especially for its wonderful cattle. He was a stock expert, and made a modest fortune in buying and handling cattle. Julius often spoke of many instances of being with Johann on his journeys into the country to buy cattle and other livestock. Contact with breeders and drovers were always most interesting to the eager mind of the boy Julius. John Henry had the reputation of being able to etimate the weight of an animal and come within a few pounds of the actual figure. For this ability, he won several prizes. John was instantly killed in a fall from a hayloft. His neck wa broken and death was instant and merciful. Anton always referred to his dad as a man of education and culture. Anton had been with him many times when he visited and talked with men in high positions: lawyers, doctors and squires, all of whom he held in great respect, and it was plain that he was always esteemed by them, for his advice was much sought after. John Henry had a good library, and spent all his leisure time in reading. He was the youngest son of a wealthy family. Anton visited the estate of the von Korbs and his memory was that of vast land holdings and a home of luxury.