Biography of Gabriel Markle
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 811 and 822
PIONEERS OF SOMERFORD TOWNSHIP, MADISON COUNTY
About 1808-10, Gabriel Markle, a native of Maryland, emigrated to Ohio and settled in this township, on the place now owned by George Prugh, one mile north of the village of Somerford, on Deer Creek. Here he remained through life, and died about 1825, nearly eighty years of age. he was of German descent, a good industrious man and a worthy citizen. He had four sons and nine daughters, who grew up and became worthy citizens, but are now all deceased.
MILLS OF SOMERFORD TOWNSHIP, MADISON COUNTY
At this place, about 1814, Gabriel Markle erected a saw-mill run by water, and, a year or two later, he erected a grist-mill. This mill he continued to run about ten years, when he was succeeded by John ROBERTS, who conducted business there several years, since which it was in the ownership of several different persons.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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