ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO - BIO: VANSLYKE, R.N. (published 1882)
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1882 HISTORY OF LA GRANGE COUNTY INDIANA
F.A. Battey & Co., 1882

        R.N. VANSLYKE is a prosperous and successful blacksmith of Haw
Patch Center. He lived with his parents until 1870, being away portions of
the few previous years, learning, in the meantime, his trade of W.H.
Manning, of Ligonier, beginning about the year 1867. The chosen occupation
has been followed more or less since. He has the reputation of being one of
the best blacksmiths for all work for miles around. He is doing a large
business, and, like all really good and successful workmen, guarantees his
work to give satisfaction. His parents are W.N. and Catharine Van Slyke,
residents of Ligonier; they came from Ashtabula County, Ohio, in about the
year 1863. They are well known at Ligonier, and are universally respected.
On the 23d of October, 1872, our subject was united in marriage with
Catharine Shaffer, of De Kalb County. This lady was born on the 2d of May,
1851, while her husband was born on the 16th of February, same year. They
are the parents of one son, Milan N., born August 9, 1875. Mr. Vanslyke
owns some property in Haw Patch Center. He is a good citizen, and his
brother, W.M., is a minister and a very worthy man.


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