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George PONTIUS was born on 23 Feb 1827 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁷⁹ He was mentioned in a biography of the 1887 History of Adams and Wells Co. Indiana.²⁰²⁸⁰ GEORGE PONTIUS, one of the prosperous farmers of Hartford Township, residing on section 26, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, February 23, 1827, a son of John and Julia A. (Critz) Pontius, who were natives of the same county as our subject, their parents being of Pennsylvania origin. They immigrated to Adams County, Indiana, in 1854, settling in Hartford Township, on section 25, where they lived till their death, the mother dying March 1, and the father March 31, 1859, aged respectively fifty-four and fifty-three years. They were of German descent. Both were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. The father was a staunch Democrat in politics, and during his life held many offices of trust and responsibility. His father, George Pontius, was a soldier in the war of 1812. He died in Pickaway County, Ohio. George Pontius, the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood on the home farm, and in his youth attended the common schools of his neighborhood, where he received but a limited education, but later in life received a good practical education, which has well fitted him for the duties of life. He remained at home till his marriage, May 13, 1850, to Miss Emily Shoemaker, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 12, 1832, a daughter of Daniel Shoemaker, a native of Pennsylvania, and an early settler of Fairfield County. Mr. Shoemaker came with his family to Indiana about 1855, first settling in Hartford Township, Adams County, and two years later removed to Newville, now Vera Cruz, in Wells County, where he bought a farm and saw and grist-mill, operating the mill, in connection with his farming pursuits, until his death in 1857. He was twice married, his first wife being Sophia Marks, a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, by whom he had four sons and two daughters. She died in February, 1832. She was a member of the German Lutheran church. For his second wife Mr. Shoemaker married Elizabeth Baker, and to this union were born five sons and two daughters. She died September 28, 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-three years. She was a member of the German Reformed church. To Mr. and Mrs. Pontius have been born ten children Mary Jane (deceased), Daniel, Sylvester, Clinton, Albert, Edward, Charles, Osaetta, George F. and John. After his marriage, in 1850, Mr. Pontius came to Adams County, Indiana, and settled on land given him by his father, located on the northwest quarter of section 26, Hartford Township, which was then unimproved and covered over with a heavy growth of timber. His first house here was made of hewed logs, 18 x 28 feet in size, and in this house he lived till 1871, when he built his present large and Commodious residence. It is built of brick and cost $4,000, and is one of the finest residences in this part of the township. His farm buildings for his stock are also noticeably good. He has a fine frame barn 45 x 108 feet, erected in 1873 at a cost of $3,000, and from a small beginning he has accumulated a large property, owning yet 240 acres after giving liberally to his children. He has experienced many of the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, coming to Hartford Township among the early settlers, where he worked hard at chopping wood and clearing land for 50 cents a day, his present prosperous condition having been gained by persevering industry and good management. In politics, like his father, he affiliates with the Democratic party. In November, 1886, he was elected commissioner of the Third Congressional District of Adams County, receiving a total of 2,012 votes, a majority of 748 votes over the Republican nominee. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pontius are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Their post office is Geneva, Indiana.
Parents: John PONTIUS and Julia Ann CRITES.

Spouse: Emily SHOEMAKER. George PONTIUS and Emily SHOEMAKER were married on 13 May 1850 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Children were: Mary Jane PONTIUS, Daniel PONTIUS, Sylvester PONTIUS, Clinton PONTIUS, Albert PONTIUS, Edward PONTIUS, Charles PONTIUS, Oscaetta PONTIUS, George F. PONTIUS, John PONTIUS.

George F. PONTIUS was born about 1869 in Indiana. He was born in 1880 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁸¹ Parents: George PONTIUS and Emily SHOEMAKER.

Spouse: Kate HALL. George F. PONTIUS and Kate HALL were married on 19 Sep 1891 in Adams Co., Indiana.¹²⁰²⁷

Homer PONTIUS was born about 1875 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁸² Parents: Daniel PONTIUS and Lucy CALLIHAN.

Homer Edson PONTIUS was born on 13 Nov 1865 in Ohio. His exact birthdate was listed in the 1900 census. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁸³ He appeared in the census in 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁸⁴ He appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbus, Montgomery Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁸⁵ He appeared in the census in 1910 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁸⁶ He died in 1911 in Ohio. He was buried in 1911 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.⁵⁶⁰¹ Parents: Daniel E. PONTIOUS Jr. and Melinda A. CRITES.

Spouse: Clara A. JOINER. Homer Edson PONTIUS and Clara A. JOINER were married about 1889 in Ohio. Children were: Edson Gashatt PONTIUS, Ethel Marguerite PONTIUS, Leah Elizabeth PONTIUS.

John PONTIUS.

Spouse: Judith Irene JENKINS.

John PONTIUS.

Children were: Sophia PONTIUS.

John PONTIUS was born about 1806 in Pennsylvania. He died on 31 Mar 1859 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana. Parents: George PONTIUS and Margaret (PONTIUS).

Spouse: Julia Ann CRITES. John PONTIUS and Julia Ann CRITES were married on 12 Sep 1825 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.⁵⁵⁴⁷ Children were: George PONTIUS, Lucinda PONTIUS.

John PONTIUS was born about 1871 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁸⁷ Parents: George PONTIUS and Emily SHOEMAKER.

Spouse: Hettie LUSK. John PONTIUS and Hettie LUSK were married on 27 Dec 1894 in Adams Co., Indiana.¹⁶¹⁵⁴

Julianne PONTIUS was born about 1831 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁸⁸

Spouse: William SPANGLER. William SPANGLER and Julianne PONTIUS were married on 13 Oct 1853 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁸⁹ Married by James Jacobs MG

Leah Elizabeth PONTIUS was born on 3 May 1895 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbus, Montgomery Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁹⁰ She appeared in the census in 1910 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁹¹ She appeared in the census in 1920 in Clinton Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁹² Parents: Homer Edson PONTIUS and Clara A. JOINER.

Spouse: Edward Cloyce MILLISOR. Edward Cloyce MILLISOR and Leah Elizabeth PONTIUS were married on 10 Jun 1915 in Ohio. Children were: Marian Elizabeth MILLISOR, Robert Edward MILLISOR, Marguerite Belle MILLISOR.

Lucinda PONTIUS was buried in Aug 1845 in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.⁵⁶⁰¹ She died on 30 Aug 1845 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. Parents: John PONTIUS and Julia Ann CRITES.

Mary PONTIUS was born about 1810. She died on 3 Nov 1833 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. She was buried in Nov 1833 in Zion Church Cemetery, Washington Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.⁶⁵² Parents: George PONTIUS and Margaret (PONTIUS).

Mary Jane PONTIUS. Parents: George PONTIUS and Emily SHOEMAKER.

Oscaetta PONTIUS was born about 1865 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁹³ Parents: George PONTIUS and Emily SHOEMAKER.

Spouse: L. M. SULLIVAN. L. M. SULLIVAN and Oscaetta PONTIUS were married on 7 Oct 1888 in Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁹⁴

Sophia PONTIUS was born on 27 Nov 1826. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁹⁵ The information on this census record needs more verification. She died on 30 Oct 1895. Parents: John PONTIUS.

Spouse: Charles REICHELDERFER. Charles REICHELDERFER and Sophia PONTIUS were married on 6 May 1852 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.¹⁷⁸⁹⁹ Married by Joseph A. Roof MG. Children were: Charles REICHELDERFER, Julia REICHELDERFER, Henry REICHELDERFER.

Susannah PONTIUS was born on 28 Jul 1827 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. She died on 13 May 1829 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. She was buried in May 1829 in Zion Church Cemetery, Washington Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.⁶⁵² Parents: George PONTIUS and Margaret (PONTIUS).

Sylvester PONTIUS was born about 1855 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁹⁶ Parents: George PONTIUS and Emily SHOEMAKER.

Spouse: Susan (PONTIUS). Sylvester PONTIUS and Susan (PONTIUS) were married about 1878 in Indiana. Children were: Walter PONTIUS.

Walter PONTIUS was born about 1879 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hartford Twp., Adams Co., Indiana.²⁰²⁹⁷ Parents: Sylvester PONTIUS and Susan (PONTIUS).

Lola POOLE was born in 1865. She was buried in 1946 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Stoutsville, Clearcreek Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio.⁵⁴⁴ She died in Dec 1946 in Fairfield Co., Ohio.

Spouse: Charles Eugene MEYERS. Children were: Edgar Homer MEYERS, George Ray MEYERS.

Toy POONUPAKOON was born on 28 Sep 1953 in Bangkok, Thailand. Parents: Winai PINKO and Unknown BOONYUNG.

Spouse: David Eugene THOMAS. David Eugene THOMAS and Toy POONUPAKOON were married on 21 Sep 1971 in Bangkok, Thailand. They were divorced. Children were: Lisa Fay THOMAS, Julia Ann THOMAS, Christy Lynn THOMAS, Andrew David THOMAS.

Bernard POORMAN was born about 1777 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census on 25 Sep 1850 in Hopewell Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁹⁸

Spouse: Elizabeth (POORMAN). Children were: Magdalena (Martha) POORMAN.

Magdalena (Martha) POORMAN³⁹⁶⁹ was born on 9 Apr 1812. She died on 24 Feb 1892. Parents: Bernard POORMAN and Elizabeth (POORMAN).

Spouse: Samuel MECHLING. Samuel MECHLING and Magdalena (Martha) POORMAN were married on 24 Apr 1834 in Perry Co., Ohio.⁸⁸⁶ Children were: Siman P. MECHLING, Bernard MECHLING, Hannah MECHLING, Daniel Frederick MECHLING, Mahala MECHLING, Eliza MECHLING, Peter Poorman MECHLING.

Nancy POORMAN was born about 1817 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopewell Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.²⁰²⁹⁹

Spouse: Frederick FROM. Frederick FROM and Nancy POORMAN were married on 14 May 1840 in Perry Co., Ohio.⁸⁸⁶

Naomi POORMAN was born about 1833 in Somerset, Perry Co., Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Thorn Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.²⁰³⁰⁰

Spouse: James LOVE. James LOVE and Naomi POORMAN were married. Children were: Robert LOVE, Matilda J. LOVE, Harris LOVE, Mary Hannah LOVE, Sarah Elizabeth LOVE, William LOVE, Gilbert LOVE, Harriet Alice LOVE, Alma Angeline LOVE, John LOVE.

Ella M. POPE was born in May 1872 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Richfield Twp., Henry Co., Ohio.²⁰³⁰¹ She appeared in the census in 1910 in Damascus Twp., Henry Co., Ohio.²⁰³⁰² She appeared in the census in 1920 in Damascus Twp., Henry Co., Ohio.²⁰³⁰³ She appeared in the census in 1930 in McClure Twp., Henry Co., Ohio.²⁰³⁰⁴

Spouse: John Milton MOWERY. John Milton MOWERY and Ella M. POPE were married on 10 May 1891 in Henry Co., Ohio.¹³⁴⁹ Children were: Dale F. MOWERY, Gladys R. MOWERY, Carl G. MOWERY, Clayton C. MOWERY, Gretchen E. MOWERY, Donald K. MOWERY.

Ellen POPE was born about 1846 in Ohio. She appeared in the census on 22 Jun 1880 in Reading Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois.²⁰³⁰⁵ She appeared in the census on 6 Jan 1920 in Newtown Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois.²⁰³⁰⁶ She died on 5 Jan 1933 in Streator, Bruce Twp., LaSalle Co., Illinois.²⁰³⁰⁷ She was buried in Jan 1933 in Moon Point Cemetery, Reading Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois.

Spouse: Isaiah HOSKINS. Isaiah HOSKINS and Ellen POPE were married on 18 Aug 1864 in Livingston Co., Illinois.¹³³¹⁸ Children were: Samuel W. HOSKINS, Leah Lillie HOSKINS.

Arthur David PORCELLA⁹³⁵ was born on 25 Mar 1918.

Spouse: Wanda Jane SPRINKEL. Arthur David PORCELLA and Wanda Jane SPRINKEL were married on 25 Jul 1944 in Sturminster-Newton, Dorsetshire, England. Children were: Patricia Ellen PORCELLA, Pamela Jeanne PORCELLA, Arthur David PORCELLA Jr..

Arthur David PORCELLA Jr.⁹³⁵ was born on 23 Sep 1955. Parents: Arthur David PORCELLA and Wanda Jane SPRINKEL.

Pamela Jeanne PORCELLA⁹³⁵ was born on 10 Feb 1949 in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. Parents: Arthur David PORCELLA and Wanda Jane SPRINKEL.

Patricia Ellen PORCELLA⁹³⁵ was born on 10 Dec 1945 in Lima, Allen Co., Ohio. Parents: Arthur David PORCELLA and Wanda Jane SPRINKEL.

Spouse: Alfred Lee ABBIT Jr.. Alfred Lee ABBIT Jr. and Patricia Ellen PORCELLA were married on 3 Mar 1967 in Chritiansburg, Pennsylvania. They were divorced in Mar 1972.

Spouse: Robert Maeldon HILL. Robert Maeldon HILL and Patricia Ellen PORCELLA were married on 30 Dec 1974 in Dallas, Texas.

Achsah PORTER was born about 1865 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³⁰⁸ She appeared in the census in 1930 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³⁰⁹ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Almira Diantha PORTER²⁰³¹⁰ was born on 18 Dec 1861 in Athens Co., Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³¹¹ She appeared in the census on 9 Jun 1900 in Scipio Twp., Meigs Co., Ohio.²⁰³¹² Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Spouse: Wesley Perry WOODGERD. Wesley Perry WOODGERD and Almira Diantha PORTER were married on 28 May 1884 in Albany, Athens Co., Ohio.¹⁴¹⁷⁷ Children were: Lela Edna WOODGERD, Oscar Lawrence WOODGERD, Charles Everett WOODGERD, Orville Tecumseh WOODGERD.

Bertha PORTER.

Spouse: Emmet DECKER.

Bertha PORTER was born about 1872 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³¹³ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Edith PORTER was born about 1878 in Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Edgar Twp., Clay Co., Nebraska.²⁰³¹⁴ Parents: William N. PORTER and Amanda J. HOLLER.

Ewaretta S. PORTER was born about 1860 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³¹⁵ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Ida M. PORTER was born about 1866 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³¹⁶ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Jacob PORTER was born in 1813 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³¹⁷

Spouse: Amanda J. BARNES. Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES were married on 19 Jul 1859 in Albany, Athens Co., Ohio.²¹¹⁹ Children were: Ewaretta S. PORTER, Almira Diantha PORTER, Rhoda PORTER, Achsah PORTER, Ida M. PORTER, William PORTER, Sarah A. PORTER, Bertha PORTER, Otho J. PORTER, Mary PORTER, Lillian PORTER.

Lillian PORTER was born about 1879 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³¹⁸ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Lyman PORTER was born about 1819 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Mound Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.²⁰³¹⁹

Spouse: Caroline (PORTER). Lyman PORTER and Caroline (PORTER) were married. Children were: William N. PORTER.

Mabel PORTER was born about 1875 in Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Edgar Twp., Clay Co., Nebraska.²⁰³²⁰ Parents: William N. PORTER and Amanda J. HOLLER.

Mary PORTER was born about 1875 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³²¹ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Otho J. PORTER was born about 1874 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³²² He appeared in the census in 1930 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³²³ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Rhoda PORTER was born about 1864 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³²⁴ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

Sarah A. PORTER was born about 1870 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³²⁵ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

William PORTER was born about 1866 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lee Twp., Athens Co., Ohio.²⁰³²⁶ Parents: Jacob PORTER and Amanda J. BARNES.

William N. PORTER was born about 1850 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Mound Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.²⁰³²⁷ He appeared in the census in 1880 in Edgar Twp., Clay Co., Nebraska.²⁰³²⁸ Parents: Lyman PORTER and Caroline (PORTER).

Spouse: Amanda J. HOLLER. William N. PORTER and Amanda J. HOLLER were married on 1 Sep 1874 in McDonough Co., Illinois.²⁵¹ Children were: Mabel PORTER, Edith PORTER.

Cecil Dennis POST was born in Dec 1898 in Illinois. He appeared in the census on 25 Jun 1900 in Reading Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois.²⁰³²⁹ He appeared in the census on 18 Apr 1910 in Princeton, Princeton Twp., Mille Lacs Co., Minnesota.²⁰³³⁰ He appeared in the census on 17 Jan 1920 in Center Grove Twp., Dickenson Co., Iowa.²⁰³³¹ He appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1930 in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Twp., Minnehaha Co., South Dakota.²⁰³³² He died on 8 Aug 1935 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.²⁰³³³ He was buried in Aug 1935 in Defenbaugh Cemetery, Reading Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois. Parents: Thomas Sidney POST and Bertha L. MASTERS.

Spouse: Clara M. WHEELER. Cecil Dennis POST and Clara M. WHEELER were married about 1921 in Iowa.

Earl POST was born on 20 Dec 1896 in Illinois. He appeared in the census on 25 Jun 1900 in Reading Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois.²⁰³³⁴ He appeared in the census on 18 Apr 1910 in Princeton, Princeton Twp., Mille Lacs Co., Minnesota.²⁰³³⁵ He appeared in the census on 17 Jan 1920 in Center Grove Twp., Dickenson Co., Iowa.²⁰³³⁶ He appeared in the census on 14 Apr 1930 in Bettendorf Twp., Scott Co., Iowa.²⁰³³⁷ He died in Mar 1969 in Davenport, Davenport Twp., Scott Co., Illinois.²⁰³³⁸ Parents: Thomas Sidney POST and Bertha L. MASTERS.

Spouse: Treet (POST). Earl POST and Treet (POST) were married about 1921 in Iowa. Children were: Earlene POST, Raymond POST, Thomas POST, Robert POST.

Earlene POST was born about 1924 in Iowa. She appeared in the census on 14 Apr 1930 in Bettendorf Twp., Scott Co., Iowa.²⁰³³⁹ Parents: Earl POST and Treet (POST).