Paul F. Verdier
Paul F. Verdier, Farmer; P. O. Plattsville, Ohio.
Mr. Verdier was born in Clarke County, Ohio, October 2, 1808. His education is what could be obtained in the common schools of his youth, and by close application to his studies at home. In 1828 he began teaching school, which he made a profession about ten years. April 25, 1839, he married Miss Lucinda Leffel, of Clarke County, Ohio, born in 1821. Shortly after marriage they came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm in Green Township, where he is now living. They reared four children, William I., Elizabeth K., George W., and Pauline J. William I. served in the war of 1861. Mrs. Verdier died in 1852.
Mr. Verdier then married Miss Sarah E. Hand in 1869, of Miami County, born November 17, 1843, by whom he has six children, one son and five daughters.
After his settlement in this county he gave his attention to farming, and now owns a farm of 240 acres in Green Township. He taught two terms of school in Green Township soon after coming to the county. He also taught vocal music at difi'erent school-houses for several years. He filled the ofilce of treasurer of Green Township three years. He is esteemed and respected by all who know him.
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From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883
