Anthony Schlegel

Anthony Schlegel - came to this county with his parents in 1860. His father leased land for five years; soon his health failed and the work of the farm devolved upon his sons, and was well accomplished. The roads were in a very bad condition, and much inconvenience was experienced in getting about. At the expiration of the lease they bought land upon which the subject of this history still lives. He was born in Baden, Germany, July 26, 1848. His father, Columbus, landed in this country in 1854, was born in Baden, Germany, August 24, 1812, his mother, Mary Anne (Mustard) Schlegel, was a native of the same place, born September 9, 1811. The children of this aged couple are: Florid, born October 16, 1844; Conrad, June 9, 1847; Anthony, July 26, 1848; Lewis, September 24, 1850; they all were born in Baden. George in 1851, and Joseph, May 19, 1852. Anthony was a member of Company B, 182d Ohio, enlisted September 16, 1864, discharged July 12, 1865; Florid was also in the army, Company K, 107th Ohio. Anthony is a farmer and stockman. Address, Junction, Paulding county, Ohio.