Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - Owen Wilber
OWEN WILBER
Owen Wilber, a farmer and
the eldest son of James and Sarah Wilber, was born in Allen Township
June 25, 1832. His early life he spent on the homestead, and
received his education, though very limited, in the district
schools. He with his brothers, aided in hewing down the forest
and clearing up the old farm. March 29, 1855, he was united in
marriage to Miss Sarah J., daughter of Samuel and Sarah J. Marsh.
Mrs. Wilber is a native of Virginia, was born March 9, 1841. They
have had two children-Alice L., wife of E. B. Morehouse, of Dayton, and
A. D., the youngest; he married Sarah Snuffin. Soon after his
marriage Mr. Wilbur located on the farm he now occupies. His
occupation consists of agricultural and stock-raising, making a leading
pursuit of keeping Poland-China hogs, and French and Clydesdale
horses. In 1861, he enlisted in the Ninty-sixth Regiment of Ohio
Volunteers, but on account of disability was never mustered into the
service. May 2, 1864, he and his brother Edwin, volunteered their
services in Company H, One Hundred and Thirty sixth Regiment Ohio
National Guards, and served on garrison duty at Fort Ellsworth till
discharged at Camp Chase, Ohio, August 31, 1864. He then returned
to his farm, and has been engaged in its pursuits successfully ever
since. He has liberally assisted in the construction of the pike
improvements of his township and community. He filled the office
of Township Clerk four terms. He and wife are members of the M.
E. Church. His political associations have always been with the
Republican party.