August Schilling

    August Schilling, farmer, Sparta Township, was born in Hanover, Germany, December 9, 1825. In 1840 he immigrated to the United States, landing at New Orleans, Louisiana and soon after came to Cincinnati, Ohio.

    He was united in marriage in Hamilton County, Ohio, June 23, 1854, to Dora Ideker, who was also born in Hanover, Germany, January 5, 1829. After their marriage they settled in Delhi Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, where he engaged in farming and resided until 1858, in which year they removed to Dearborn County, purchased and settled on the farm where he at present lives. He owns ninety acres of fine land. He has five children, viz.: Emma, August, John, Dora and Henry. Mr. Schilling is a good citizen and the family is well respected. He and wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

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