Joseph Raterman
Joseph Raterman is the son of J. B. H. and Maria Raterman, who came from Hanover to this township in the year 1834 and settled the land now owned by their son. Mr. Raterman died Sept. 23, 1873, while Mrs. Raterman survived him until June 16, 1874, when she too laid down the burden of life. Their son Joseph was born in this township Sept. 1, 1850, and has all his life been engaged in farming, to which pursuit he recently added that of a grain dealer, and to this end has erected a warehouse at the village of Berlin. Here he is one of the most enterprising citizens. He is now one of the trustees of the township, and has also served as justice of the peace. On the 4th of May, 1875, he married Maria Meier, who was born in this township Sept. 29, 1857. Four children are the fruits of this union, named respectively Henry (dec’d), Rosie, Tillie, and Charlie (dec’d).
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883