Asa Ulrey
Asa Ulrey, township clerk of Genoa Township, a successful farmer and popular school teacher, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, March 21, 1879), and is a son of George and Evelyn (Johnston) Ulrey.
George Ulrey was bom in Licking County, Ohio, where he married Evelyn Johnston, a native of that county, and they had two children, namely: Rilla and Asa. In 1875, George Ulrey came to Delaware County and settled in Genoa Township, where he rented land for a time and then purchased 45½ acres, also located in Genoa Township. In politics he is a stanch Democrat. He is a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Asa Ulrey was educated in the district schools, the Westerville High School, and Westerville College, and after completing his collegiate course began teaching in the district schools. He taught two years in Genoa Township and one year in Franklin County. At the time of his marriage he settled on his present farm which he has operated ever since, and has proved his practical ability as an agriculturist.
On April 12, 1906, .Mr. Ulrey was married to Caroline Fairchild, who was born in Harlem Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Richard and Alice (Showalter) Fairchild. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Ulrey was Sherman Fairchild, who was one of the earliest settlers of Harlem Township, coming to that section from Pennsylvania. Mr. Ulrey has been identified with the Republican party ever since he reached maturity. He has taken an active interest in township affairs and is serving at present as township clerk.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908