John J. Schilling
John J. Schilling, a native of Baden, Germany, was born on the 29th day of April, 1828. When he attained the age of fourteen years he began as an apprentice at the weaving trade, and followed weaving as his vocation uutil November 27, 1853, when he left Germany and einigrated to America. It required nearly two months to complete the journey, and he reached Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, on the 23d day of January, 1854. January 24, 1854. he married Miss Magdaline Kah, daughter of Godfrey and Sophia D. Kah. Miss Kah was born in Baden, Germany, March 13, 1828, and came to America with her parents, in company with Mr. Schilling, who settled on a farm in Dinsmore Township. Mr. and Mrs. Schilling settled on the farm in Dinsmore Township with her parents, and remained one year. In February, 1855, they moved to Franklin Township, and have since been residents of Franklin Township. In 1873 he purchased a farm of 120 acres, on which they now reside. They have a family of five children, two sons and three daughters.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883