mos Alspach -- whose parents Daniel and Elizabeth (Runkle) Alspach died in Ohio, was born in Fairfield County, May 2, 1817. He resides in Jackson Township and settled in Wells County in 1852. He married Elizabeth Fox, in Perry County, Ohio, April 4, 1831. Her parents, John and Mary (Foster) Fox, died in Ohio. Mrs. Alspach was born in Perry County, Ohio, November 1817. Her children are: Elijah, born April 27, 1840; Daniel, August 10, 1842; John, April 29, 1845; Mary E., January 7, 1853, died August 18, 1854; Nathaniel C., June 24, 1857. All reside in Wells County, except the latter, who is a resident of Jackson. Elijah, Daniel and John served in the Civil War and were discharged at the close of hostilities. Mr. Alspach is engaged in farming in Montpelier, Blackford County.

Source: Historical Hand Atlas 1881, Personal History Index

Submitted by Rex Anderson