Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 21 Aug 2005

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H. SCHLOTMAN, farmer, P. O., Murdock, was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1827. His early life up to 17 years of age was passed in his native country, at which time he, with his brother and sister (in 1844), set sail for this country, landing in New Orleans January, 1845. From there they came to Cincinnati, where he found employment at his trade - stove moulding - until 1856, when he went to Evansville, Ind., and soon after back to Cincinnati again, where he followed his trade till 1860, when he came to Hamilton Township, in which he worked leased land for 5 years. In 1865 he purchased 50 acres. From 1866 to 1872 he resided in Cincinnati, and since the latter date on his farm. During the last 6 years of his stay in Cincinnati he was employed as a guard in the county jail - his brother Henry being at the time sheriff of Hamilton Co., Ohio. June 12, 1851, he was married to Eliza Israel, of Cincinnati, by whom he has had nine children, eight living, viz: Lizzie, William, Chase, Charley, Alfred, Etta, Gus, Christ;. Harry, deceased. Mr. Schlotman is a Republican and a gentleman thoroughly posted upon the events and questions of the day, and is ready at all times to intelligently discuss the merits and demerits of all cases at issue. He is a member of the German Reformed Church. Mrs. Schlotman with her parents came to America in 1845.