Adam Dietz
Adam Dietz, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born July 20, 1820, in Germany; son of Ferdinand Dietz, a vineyard proprietor and experienced horticulturist in that country. Our subject emigrated to America in 1842, and in October, 1844, was married to Miss Elizabeth Yale. By this union there are three children: Frederick, Elizabeth, wife of J. Rosa (have three children: Elmer, John and James), and Louisa, wife of L. Peck, all being among the leading families of Shalersville Township. Our subject is a careful farmer, and from his abundance enjoys the life of a retired gentleman. His farm is located in the western part of the township, and is under lease.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885