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G. C. HULSE, farmer and grain-dealer; residence Dallas; P. O. Ansonia; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, April 16, 1832, and was raised to agricultural pursuits upon the home farm, until 25 years of age, when he removed to Preble Co. Oct. 1, 1857; he followed farming here until Nov. 20, 1872, when he came to Darke Co. and settled at Ansonia, and purchased a farm of 46 acres, and laid out the west part of the town; he then engaged in purchasing and shipping grain to Cleveland and Eastern markets until 1875, at which time he retired from the above business. He then gave his attention to farming, and in the fall of 1879 he again commenced the purchase of grain, which business he intends to follow; his warehouse is situated on Plum street, where he has a switch of 400 feet connecting his warehouse with the railroad; he owns 100 acres in Brown Township, besides his brick residence, warehouse, storehouse, and some lots in town. His marriage with Sarah Bonham was celebrated June 1, 1860; she was born in Darke Co. June 29, 1844; they were the parents of eight children, viz.: Wilbur, born July 27 1861; Ida, born Aug. 11, 1863, died June 18, 1864; David, born Jan. 2, 1866; Charles born March 5, 1868; Anna, born Aug. 2, 1871; Russel, born Nov. 28, 1873; Edwin, born May 4, 1875; Earl, born Oct. 8, 1878. Mr. Hulse was a son of David Hulse, who was born in New Jersey Aug. 13, 1794, and came to Ohio about the year 1820, and followed farming and weaving until his death, which occurred Nov. 24, 1844. He was married in Butler Co., Ohio, to Rebecca Russell, Jan. 22, 1824; she was born in 1807, in Butler Co., and is now living with her son at Ansonia, at the age of 72 years, enjoying good health, and in possession of all her faculties, and able to assist in light household duties. Mrs. Hulse is the daughter of Wm. Bonham, one of the old settlers of Darke Co.; he was born in New Jersey in 1815, and came here about the year 1836. He married Rebecca Rittenhouse, who was also a native of New Jersey; they are both now living.