Military History in Paulding County
By: Mark Holtsberry
Herbert R. Troyer was born October 8, 1896, in Paulding, Ohio. He was the son of George Washington Troyer, born January 1856 in Ohio, and Missouri Ann (Dangler) Troyer, born February 1860 in Ohio. This couple was married January 3, 1883, in Putnam County, Ohio.
By 1900, the family was living in Jackson Township, Paulding County. George and Missouri had four children: Henry E., born September 1888; Mattie M., January 1890; Emmett A., September 1893; and Herbert, October 1896. Henry and Mattie were attending school.
By 1910, the Troyer family was still living in Jackson Township. George was engaged in farming, and the family had grown with the addition of John H., born April 28, 1901. The family was also raising a niece, Missouri Dangler, the daughter of John and Phoebe Dangler.
Herbert graduated from Paulding High School in 1914. He went on to continue his education at Bowling Green University. While studying there, Herbert registered for the World War I Draft on June 5, 1917. He was described as medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair, and was single at the time.
His brother Emmett also registered for the draft at the Jackson Township North Precinct. Emmett was single and farming with his father, George.
On August 14, 1918, Herbert was inducted into the National Army out of Paulding. As a private, he served with the Field Artillery Replacement Corps in Jackson, South Carolina. He was honorably discharged January 7, 1919.
By 1920, Herbert was a school teacher in Paulding County and was living with his parents. On June 23, 1924, Herbert married Janet E. Haylor in Wood County, Ohio. Janet was a 1915 graduate of Wooster College and taught school in Portage, Haskins, as well as in the Barberton and Akron school systems.
In 1925, Herbert and Janet were living in Toledo at 1709 North 12th Street, where Herbert continued teaching.
On November 19, 1927, a daughter, Sarah Ruth Troyer, was born. She passed away November 23, 1927, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ohio.
By 1930, Herbert and Janet were living in Bowling Green, where Herbert was an Industrial Arts teacher. A son, James David Troyer, was born January 9, 1930. In June of that year, Herbert continued his education at Ohio State University.
In 1933, a daughter, Margaret Jane Troyer, was born. On April 18, 1935, Herbert’s father, George, passed away and was buried in Live Oak Cemetery. On October 19, 1935, Herbert’s son James passed away and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green.
By 1940, the Troyer family was still living in Bowling Green at 217 North Maple Street, and Herbert continued his work as an Industrial Arts teacher.
In 1942, Herbert registered for the World War II Draft but was not selected due to his age.
On November 7, 1947, Herbert passed away from a heart attack. Services were held Monday, November 10, 1947, and he was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bowling Green.
Janet passed away July 16, 1982, in a Wood County nursing home in Bowling Green.
…Until Next Time!
