Isaac J. Baber
Isaac J. Baber, farmer, P. O. Lima, was born in German Township, Allen Co., Ohio, October 6, 1842; son of Jamee and Susan. (McMullen) Baber, natives of Virginia and early settlers of this county. Our subject received a limited common school education, and having been raised on a farm has naturally made farming the principal occupation of his life. He was united in marriage, October 27, 1867, with Mary M. Thomas, of German Township, this county, and by her has eight children: William Brinton, James W., Franklin Orwood, Albert, Naoma, Margaret, Walter, and Isaac, Jr. Mr. Babar's sole poeseesion when he started out for himself, at the age of twenty-one years, was a colt valued at $25. He was fully determined to make the most of his opportunities, however, and now owns 121 acres of land, eighty-five of which are under cultivation, proving him to have been an active man. Mr. Baber was formerly a granger. In his political views he is Democratic. He is a consistent member of the Christian Union Church.
From "History of Allen County, Ohio," Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885