Solomon Landes

Solomon Landes - is a farmer in Auglaize township, where he located in 1854. He was born in Tuscarawas county, January 6, 1820, and his parents are Henry and Catherine (Eiman) Landes, settlers here in 1851. Solomon died February 1, 1872, leaving his wife, Eve Frances (Wills) Landes, and six children, namely: Mary Olive, born January 21, 1856; Emma Linda, December 24, 1857; John H., October 12, 1859; David W., January 17, 1862; Florence L., August 18, 1864; Isaac V., May 24, 1867. Mrs. Landes is a daughter of David and Catherine (Shuler) Wills; was born in Licking county, January 6, 1827, and married in New Philadelphia, December 1, 1854. Solomon served in the alte Rebellion one month, in Captain Kauffman’s company, 100th Ohio; was discharged for disability. Mrs. Landes conducts the business on her farm and can be addressed at Junction, Paulding county, Ohio.