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TOBIAS MANGANS,
butcher, Ostrander; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Dec. 20,
1827 ; second son of a large family of children of Joseph
and Sarah (Horine) Mangans, both of whom were natives of
Maryland ; there they remained until 1835, when he removed
to Delaware Co., Ohio, and settled in Scioto Township ; his
father died in 1873, and his mother in 1875. Our subject
passed his youth assisting his father on the farm ; received
such education as the schools afforded, and at 21 began for
himself as a carpenter ; he had never served an
apprenticeship, but his ingenuity and energy stood him in
good stead; after awhile, he employed a number of hands, and
was an extensive contractor and builder ; he at last bought
a saw and grist mill, and for some years devoted his time to
milling. His mills were destroyed by fire. Here his energy
again manifested itself, for in a short time they were
rebuilt, and in full operation ; at the expiration of five
years, he sold his mills, and again followed his trade. Some
o the best and most substantial bridges in this and
adjoining counties were constructed by Mr. Man gans. He
continued to work at his trade until 1872, when he moved to
Ostrander, since which time he has been engaged in
butchering. He was married to Miss Hagar Carr Jan. 8, 1849 ;
she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 27, 1831 They are
the parents of four children, three o whom are now
living-Sarah C., born June 18, 1851 ; Susan E., Jan. 28,
1854 ; and Joseph C. Feb. 27, 1856 ; deceased, Margaret A.,
born March 7, 1852, died June 23, 1855. Mr. Mangans is
Justice of the Peace in Scioto Township a Prohibitionist,
and an earnest worker in the tem perance cause.
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