Washington Savage
Washington Savage, son of George P. Savage, was born in Washington Township, this county, Jan. 26, 1831. He was reared on a farm, and has made farming and stock growing his avocation through life. March 11, 1851, he married Miss Mary E. Gump, daughter of George W. and Sarah Gump. Miss Gump was born in Miami County, O., Feb. 1, 1833, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Savage settled on his father’s home farm in Turtle Creek Township, where they have since resided. Their union resulted in ten children, viz , George W., Sarah C., Alice A., John F., William E., Edwin M., Charles L.c Winfield S., Sarah E., and Adelia P. Sarah C. is now dead. Mr. S. filled the office of treasurer of Turtle Creek Township about five years.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883