March 17, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Gilbert, who was born in Summit county, Ohio, August 9, 1847. She is the daughter of Jacob and Martha (Butler) Gilbert. Her father was born in the Champlain region of Vermont, while her mother was a native of Connecticut. They were married at Cayuga Falls, Ohio, where Jacob Gilbert engaged for several years in the mercantile business. They lived in Cleveland, Ohio, for three years, and then removed to Putnam county, and made their home in Monroe township. Here they purchased a tract of school land and became substantial citizens of that section. Mr. Gilbert was one of the pioneer school-teachers of this portion of Ohio, and he followed the vocation up to the time of his death, in December, 1863. He was an old-line whig politically, and was several times honored with political preferment at the hands of his fellow-citizens. His religious views led him to a membership in the Methodist church, while Mrs. Gilbert has been a Bible Christian— a lady beloved for her many sterling qualities, and a mother whose life has been devoted to her family. She still resides upon the old homestead. Eight children were born to them, viz: Lucien, Lucius, Rufus E., Martha, Sarah A., Ida M., Prosper L. and Mrs. Wing. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wing settled upon the farm now owned by them when they were first married, and they have become closely identified with the interests of this portion of the county. Their present fine homestead could hardly be recognized as the howling wilderness of which they took possession nearly thirty years ago. It consists of 180 acres of fertile land, with good buildings, and its present stage of cultivation has been reached only by hard labor and indomitable perseverance.
... Although not identified with any religious denomination, nevertheless Mr. and Mrs' Wing are in sympathy therewith, and aid the good work in a financial way. The have had eight children born to their marriage, viz: Martha, Albert John, Frederick, Florence, Rufus (deceased), Frank H.,Annie (deceased) and Philip (deceased.)
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