Daniel Wabnitz
Daniel Wabnitz was born in Baden, Germany, in 1796. He came to America in 1844, and settled in Colerain township, upon the farm now owned by Theodore Ferrybaugh. He followed the business of farming from preference. He was a member of the German Lutheran church and in politics a Democrat. His wife was Hannah Roof, of Wurtemburg, Germany. He died in Colerain township in 1863, his wife died the previous year; they are buried in the cemetery at Bevis. Their family consisted of six children - Daniel, whose wife was Mary Hire and who still lives in Hamilton county; Charles, married to Elizabeth Wike, and living now in Iowa; George, who married Frederika Wike, now living in this county; Louise, married to Rosini Wike and living in the same; Sarah, the wife of David Shearing, of Hamilton county; and Elizabeth, now in Baden, Germany. George Wabnitz was born in Baden, Germany, in the year 1829. He came to America with his father and settled in the same place. After coming here he learned the miller's trade, in which business he is now engaged at New Baltimore, in connection with farming. In 1866 he bought the mill property, which he now owns, from George Andrews. Since purchasing he has expended nine thousand dollars in repairs, and the mill is now second to none on the Miami river. He also owns a steam saw-mill immediately adjoining. Beginning business with very little, he has now a handsome property. At one time he was trustee of Crosby township. In 1879 he became infirmary director of the county, which office he still holds. In 1851 he married Frederika Wike. Their children are Caroline, wife of Andy Lower; Lena, married to Coonrod Jacobie; Elizabeth, married to Joel Whipple; George Emily, Katie, Rachel, Emma, and one that died in infancy without a name. Mr. Wabnitz is a member of the United Brethren church. Concerning politics he is a staunch Republican.
From History of Hamilton County, Ohio, Henry & Kate Ford, L. A. Williams & Co., Publishers, 1881