George M. Bill

    George M. Bill, farmer, Sparta Township, is a native of Germany, where he was born October 12, 1811. His parents, Philip G. and Barbara Bill, were also natives of Germany, where they resided until their deaths. They were the parents of four children, viz.: Christian, Lawrence, Barbara, and George M., our subject, the eldest member of the family. He was married in Germany, November 5, 1832, to Caroline Marcey, who was born in Germany, June 13, 1807. In 1844, Mr. Bill and family immigrated to the Untied States, landing at New York City in June of that year; from thence they moved to Stark County, Ohio, and in the spring of 1845 they removed to Dearborn County, Indiana, settling in Sparta Township where he has since resided. He owns 210 acres of fine land, the greater part of which he has improved himself.

    He lost his wife by death, June 10, 1869, having had by her five children, viz.: Caroline, (deceased); George M. (deceased); Charles, Solomon (deceased); and Mary. Mr. Bill was again married, at Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, November 3, 1874, to Rosanna Mendel, widow of John Mendel, deceased, and daughter of David and Susanna (Poe) Wilson. She was born in Ohio, March 18, 1824. Mr. Bill is a highly respected man. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.