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Defiance County, Ohio

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Bessie Marie Rife (1904 - 1997)
Dr. Dwight Snellem Babbitt, (USA) (1841 - 1916)
"PHYSICIAN DIES AT AGE OF 75"Dr. Dwight Snellen Babbitt died Sunday, August 13, at his home on Wayne Avenue. He was born October 6th, 1841, at Adams, Mass. When eleven years of age, he removed with his...
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William Otto (1868 - d.)
Residence • 1870 Ohio, United States Residence • 1880 Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States
Frederick "Fred" Otto (1867 - 1932)

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The county was named after an early Army fortification, Fort Defiance, which was so named by Mad Anthony Wayne to signify the settlers' "defiance" of the Indians.

Adjacent Counties

Cities & Villages

Defiance (County Seat)
Hicksville
Ney
Sherwood

Other Townships & Communities: Adams, Ashwood, Ayersville, Brunersburg, Delaware, Evansport, Farmer, Highland, Independence, Jewell, Mark, Mark Center, Milford, Moats, Noble, Richland, Rosedale, Six Corners, The Bend, Tiffin and Washington

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Roots Web

Fort Defiance

National Register of Historic Places

Defiance County Genealogical Society