Source: Biographical Record of Hancock County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Known as Benjamin F. Opp (B. F. Opp).
Grew up in Lynn Township, PA.
Began teaching school at 17.
Came to Hancock County, Ohio.
Married in Lehigh County, Pa.
Farmer in Marion Township (bought 80 acres of former swamp land for $800 and drained/tiled it), owner of the old Opp homestead in Marion Township.
United Brethren.
Democrat.
Served as justice of the peace, township trustee, school board member.
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