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p 554 - George Crull was born Nov. 19, 1836, in Wayne County, Ind., a son of Michael and Eliza Crull. He was married in 1862 to Margaret E., daughter of John Kepler. She died in 1863, leaving one child---Margaret E., who is making her home with her aunt, Mrs. Shroyer. Since his wife's death Mr. Crull has resided on his home farm with his mother, and superintends the farm. He is a member of Hiram lodge, No. 417, A.F. & A.M., at Centreville. His grandfather, Jacob Crull, came to Wayne County in an early day, where he followed farming on West River a number of years. He then moved to a farm on Green's Fork, where he operated a saw and grist mill until 1843. Michael Crull, our subject's father, was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1802, and in 1822 came to Wayne County, Ind. He remained with his parents till 1827 when he was married to Eliza Black, born in Lancaster County, Pa., in 1812, and a daughter of John and Polly Black, who came to Wayne County, about 1826. Fourteen children were born to them, all of whom grew to maturity. Their names are---Gideon, Polly, Hannah J., Gabriel, George, Catherine, Margaret, Rosanna, Eliza, Michael, Jr., William, Jacob, Sarah and Vastine. Soon after his marriage Michael Crull moved to a farm containing 220 acres, which is now occupied by our subject. His death occurred in 1872. His widow is in her seventy-second year and is quite an active lady considering her age.
