By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Ray Henry Mouser was one of Paulding County’s leading citizens, whose family showed volunteerism, as well as providing medical care for numerous citizens of the county. Ray was born July 20, 1895, in the town of Latty, Ohio. His father was Dr. Ambrose Henry Mouser, born November 23, 1866, in LaRue,…
By: Mark Holtsberry Andrew Schilb- Jemina Margaret (Gray) Schilb This story cannot be told without talking about both the husband and wife. I always wanted to know a little history behind the Schilb Funeral home. Stan and I, never really got to talk about this subject, so here I am, again, on my own. Andrew…
By Mark Holtsberry Here is a person with a story that always caught my attention as a child, Tom Horn. No, he is not from Paulding County, but, I was drawn to the story of his life. Here it goes. Tom Horn Jr. was an American scout, cowboy, western lawman, World Champion Steer Wrestler, soldier…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Doctor Craig Goings, I know, the name sounds like a typo, but seriously, this was his real name. He was born in Rumley, Shelby County, Ohio. The son of Joel Westin, who was born in Virginia, March 16, 1799, and Elizabeth (Cole) Goings, born in Virginia, February 5, 1808. Joel and…
By: Mark Holtsberry John Baker was farmer and manufacturer of tile and closely associated with the production of cut lumber from his sawmills, he was well known and respected throughout the Latty Township Community. John was born in the Shenandoah Valley region in Virginia, on a farm, September 10, 1841. …
