Ransom D. Earl
Ransom D. Earl was born in Auglaize County in 1849. His parents had settled there in 1832, they being among the first settlers in the east part of that county. Ransom was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools of the county. In 1868 he married Samantha A. Hammack. By this union they have three children: Jennie E., Leonard E., and Leroy H. In 1869 he bought a farm, which he sold in 1871, and bought another, which he sold in 1881, and bought property in Tileton, Shelby County, to which he moved the same year. Here he started a store of general merchandise, and has established a flourishing trade. Mr. Earl is also postmaster.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883