William H. Holman
William H. Holman, a prominent farmer of section 34, Jackson Township, is a native of Allen County, having been born in Jackson Township on January 20, 1854. His parents were Daniel and Rebecca (Snyder) Holman, the former a native of Ross County and the latter, of Perry County, this State.
Daniel Holman went from Ross County to Delaware County with his parents at an early day and lived there until 1845 when, with a brother and sister, he came to Allen County and took up a tract of timberland in Jackson township. He was a cripple for the greater part of his life, but was able to oversee the cultivation of his farm, upon which he died in his 66th year, a little less than one month after his wife had been laid to rest. Their family consisted of six children, namely: William H.; Sarah Elizabeth, who was twice married first to a Mr. Hesser and after his death to a Mr. Austin, of Harrod; Edward; Alice, wife of Henderson Fackler, of LaFayette; John, of Harrod; and Amos, of Lima.
Mr. Holman was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools. He has always been engaged in agriculture and moved to his present farm about 16 years ago. Previously he had rented the land he tilled. He cleared the timber and underbrush from 55 of his 80 acres, and erected the buildings which are now on the place. His wife was formerly Susan Fisher, who was born in this place, her parents being Michael and Elizabeth (Anspach) Fisher, who came here from Perry County and acquired a large amount of land. Mr. and Mrs. Holman have but two children, Lily and Arthur. They are members of the Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Holman has been trustee for nine years. He does not take a great deal of interest in politics, but votes the Democratic ticket.