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Surnames: Funk
Classification: Query
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I believe Absalom Funk was the brother of Amos Funk!
Amos Funk was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania February 5, 1823, and was the oldest
son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Funk. They both removed to Wayne County, Ohio, in the year
1831, where he lived until his removal to Indiana, where the father died in 1873. His son
Amos, and the subject of our sketch moved into Ashland County about the year 1850.
Previous to his removal from Wayne County, he was married to Matilda Jane Kramer of
Ashland County May 23, 1844. To him have been born eight children, five of whom are
living, Elizabeth, deceased; Benjamin; John, who died in infancy; Christian, who died in
infancy; William F., Lewis A., Stanzie E., and Abner W. Mr. Funk’s first purchase was
twenty acres of land where he now lives. He has increased his possession now until he is
the owner of a tract of one hundred and forty-four acres.
Mr. and Mrs. Funk have been consistent members of the Church of God, and have been liberal
supporters of the same. Mr. Funk is one of the substantial farmers of Perry Township. He
is a man of a very strong physical organization, and has been able to endure the great
labors that have been necessary for him to undertake. In connection with his farming he
carried on a sawmill, which he has operated successfully for twenty-five years. Mr. Funk
generally acts with the Republican Party and is a firm advocate of its measures and
principles. For one of his years, he is a well-preserved man, and is surrounded by a
family of intelligent children, and in a pleasant home.