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THE HISTORY OF MARION COUNTY, OHIO
1883 - By Leggett, Conaway & Co.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
(1907 MARION COUNTY, OHIO HISTORY - LETTER G)
CHRISTOPHER GRACELY (Big Island Township) is a native of RichlandTownship, born August 15, 1846, the son of Jacob Friederich and Sophia(Drollinger) Graessle, who came from Ellmendingen, Baden, Germany in1832, locating in the above township. Cholera raged upon the vesselupon which they came, and forty-eight of their fellow-passengers died.They were six weeks moving, with an ox-team, from Cleveland to theirplace of settlement. They removed to Big Island Township in 1873. Themother died in 1857. Their children numbered nine; one son is Rev.David Gracely, of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. The oldgentleman, born in 1806, is still vigorous. Christopher, havingreceived a fair education, married, April 18, 1871. Miss AngelineBauer, daughter of Croft Bauer, of Pleasant Township. The name oftheir only child is Emanuel W. Mr. Gracely purchased his home ofeighty acres in 1871, paying $5,000, adding since forty acres, allworth $65 per acre. As a farmer, he has a fine beginning. His $1,000barn is just completed. His farm is stocked with the best grades. Thisis the fourth year of his Township Trusteeship. Himself and family aremembers of the German Methodist Episcopal Church, which he has servedin all official relations. He is a highly respected citizen.
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