JOHN WALES II, farmer, P. O. Clyde, Sandusky County, was born in Thompson Township, this county, March 7, 1835, son of Jacob and Catharine (Raus) Wales, natives of Pennsylvania, of Welsh and German descent. On coming to Ohio they settled first in Wayne County, and in 1828 came to this county, where they both died. Their family consisted of five children, three of whom are now living: Elizabeth, in Wood County, Ohio; Jemima Ann D., in Huron County, Ohio, and John. The subject of this sketch resided on his father's farm until he was eighteen years of age and then removed to Ale Henry County, Ill., and entered the employ of his uncle in an extensive merchandising business. He remained about six years, during which time he manifested more than ordinary business tact and ability. In 1858 he returned to his native county, where he purchased land and a saw-mill, which he operated for about four years. He then disposed of these interests and purchased a farm in Section 14, Adams Township, this county, which he has improved and upon which he now resides. He now has 190 acres in all. He was married, March 29, 1860, to Miss Sarah J. Guisbert, a native of Adams Township, born in July, 1835, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Whiteman) Guisbert, both of whom are now deceased; they were natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively, and of German descent. They were among the first settlers in this county and were the parents of a large family of children, of whom six survive: Andrew, Elizabeth, Daniel, John E., Sarah J. and Lilly. Mr. and Mrs. Wales 2d are the parents of seven children: Marcellus W., Libbie C., Leno L. and Lena L., John E., Rosco A. and Waldo V. (the two latter are twins). John Wales 2d is a prominent and ardent advocate of the principles of the Republican party. He has filled several of the township offices. He served under the 100 days' call in the late war in Company K, One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He is a liberal contributor to all benevolent enterprises, a man of good moral principles, although not particularly identified with any denomination or sect. He is a prominent and worthy member of the order of F. & A. .M. His wife is a member of the United Brethren Church.


Trancribed by Bonnie Walsh.
WARNER, BEERS & CO., 1886
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, Part IV, p. 713
ADAMS TOWNSHIP