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1880 OH Coshocton County, Oxford Township, page187d, 130/133: George & Ol
ive Wolf, with Elmer & Aurelia from his first marriage
1900 OH CoshoctonCounty, Oxford Township, page 166a, 46/50: George & Oli
ve Wolfe
CentennialHistory of Coshocton Co., Ohio
by William J. Bahmer Vol 1 pages 283-284
Mrs.Olive (Maxwell) Wolfe is a representative of the farming interests
of Coshocton County and one of its native daughters, for her birth occurr
ed within its borders, September 23, 1857. Her parents were William and Ma
ry (Higby)Maxwell. Her father was born in Heath, Massachusetts while her m
other's birth occurred in this county. William Maxwell arrived in Coshoct
on county when aboutseven or eight years of age and was here reared amid t
he wild scenes and environments of pioneer life. For many years he continu
ed to carry on farming in thislocality remaining an active factor in t
he work of the fields until his life's labors were ended in death in Marc
h, 1893. His widow survived him for about twelve years and passed aw
ay in August, 1905. They were the parents of seven children, namely: Mr
s. Maxwell; Montgomery, who is living in this county; Lucy, the wife of Ev
erett Boyd, also of this county; George, who likewise makes his home in Co
shocton county; and three who are deceased. In her father's home Olive Max
well was reared and was trained to the duties of the household, while i
nt he public schools she acquired her education. In 1879 she became the wi
fe of George L. Wolfe, who was born in Oxford twonship in 1836. His paren
ts were Jacob andElizabeth (Leighninger) Wolfe. The father was born in Cum
berland county, Pennsylvania in 1802 and was brought to Ohio by his paren
ts in1806 when the state sheltered many more red men than white inhabitan
ts. Its forests were uncut, its land uncultivate, and it seemed that the w
ork of civilization had scarcely beenbegun in its borders. Here Jacob Wol
fe was reared and aided in the arduous task of developing a new farm. Havi
ng attained his majority he married Miss Elizabeth Leighninger, a represen
tative of one of the old families of Oxford townshipand they became the pa
rents of four children: Margaret, Sarah; Hiram and George. The mother di
ed in August 1879. The father, Jacob Wolfe, was a member of theBaptist chu
rch and an earnest consistent Christian gentleman whose honesty wasnever q
uestioned. He wa moreover a most industrious citizen and in his old agewor
ked as though he was still in the prime of life. He was oe of the oldest r
esidents in Oxford township at the time of his demise. His son George Wolf
e, wasreared in this county, attended the public schools and early beca
me familiar with the task of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. Th
roughout his entire life he carried on farming and hemet with good succe
ss in that undertaking. In early manhood he married Anna Foster, a nati
ve of England, and unto them were born three children: Elmer J.; Aurelia D
., and one who died in infancy. The death of Mrs. Anna Wolfe occurred in 1
877 and her remains were laid to rest in White Eyes cemetery. Later Mr. Wo
lfe wedded Olive Maxwell as previously stated, and unto them was born a so
n, Irvin M., who is yet at home. He is a graduate ofthe West Lafayette Col
lege, where he pursued a scientific course and is no operating the home fa
rm. Everything about the place is indicative of his careful supervision a
nd practical methods. The father George Wolfe, was a most energeticagricul
turist and owned a beautiful farm
in the midst of which he erected a fine residence. He also place thereon t
he various outbuildings necessary for the shelter of grain and stock a
nd he kept good grades of cattle and horses, while in the workof the fiel
ds he won success by his practical methods. His political allegiance was g
iven to the democracy but he preferred to enjoy the pleasures of home rath
er than to participate actively in the wor
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1857 - Abt 1909 (51 years)
