William N. Snook - was born in Warren county, Ohio, March 17, 1819; his parents being William C. and Lomita (Stout) Snook, who came to Defiance November 9, 1826. William’s first marriage took place on October 1, 1840, his wife being Martha, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Ann (Hankings) Banks. Her children are: Peter, born October 13, 1841; Lomita, August 29, 1844; Joseph T., November 9, 1847; William N., jr., March 6, 1852; John S., December 18, 1862. His second wife is Hester Parker, who was born in Licking county, Ohio, February 4, 1820. Her parents are James and Mary Parker. This marriage took place May 4, 1881. Mr. Snook was Colonel in an Ohio regiment; his sons, Peter and Joseph, were in the 132d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in the one hundred day service. He had also two brothers in the war, Colonel John Snook, who was killed at the battle of Chapin’s Hill, May 16, 1863, while commanding his regiment; his other brother, Peter, was in Price’s command in the Confederate army, being wounded five times, dying in Mexico. Mr. Snook has been Township Treasurer for thirty years; is at present Corporation Treasurer; he has been Commissioner, Infirmary Director and Justice of the Peace. He is one of the most extensive farmers in this county; he is cultivating 400 acres of land; in 1879 he raised 3,424 bushels of wheat; in 1880, 2784 bushels; in 1881 he has 200 acres in wheat, besides other crops. His address is Antwerp, Paulding county, Ohio.