W. M. Toy
W. M. Toy was born in Brant Township, Miami County, O., in 1850, and remained there with his parents during his youth. After working two years in Fort Wayne he came to Sidney and engaged, with others, in the manufacture of plows, but eventually bought the whole business, and is now sole proprietor. He was married February 22, 1873, to Miss Mary W. Haslup, and has reared four children, named Fannie F., Daniel, Robert H., and Thomas H., all of whom are living.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883