Mrs. Olive (Maxwell) Wolfe is a representative of the farming

interests of Coshocton County and one of its native daughters, for

her birth occurred within its borders, September 23, 1857. Her parents

were William and Mary (Higby) Maxwell. Her father was born in

Heath, Massachusetts while her mother's birth occurred in this

county. William Maxwell arrived in Coshocton county when about

seven or eight years of age and was here reared amid the wild

scenes and environments of pioneer life. For many years he

continued to carry on farming in this locality remaining an active

factor in the work of the fields until his life's labors were

ended in death in March, 1893. His widow survived him for about

twelve years and passed away in August, 1905. They were the parents

of seven children, namely: Mrs. Maxwell; Montgomery, who is

living in this county; Lucy, the wife of Everett Boyd, also of this

county; George, who likewise makes his home in Coshocton county;

and three who are deceased.

In her father's home Olive Maxwell was reared and was trained to the

duties of the household, while int he public schools she acquired her

education. In 1879 she became the wife of George L. Wolfe, who was

born in Oxford twonship in 1836. His parents were Jacob and Elizabeth

(Leighninger) Wolfe. The father was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania

in 1802 and was brought to Ohio by his parents in 1806 when the state

sheltered many more red men than white inhabitants. Its forests were

uncut, its land uncultivate, and it seemed that the work of civilization

had scarcely been begun in its borders. Here Jacob Wolfe was reared and

aided in the arduous task of developing a new farm. Having attained

his majority he married Miss Elizabeth Leighninger, a representative of

one of the old families of Oxford township and they became the parents of

four children: Margaret, Sarah; Hiram and George. The mother died in August

1879. The father, Jacob Wolfe, was a member of the Baptist church and an

earnest consistent Christian gentleman whose honesty was never questioned.

He wa moreover a most industrious citizen and in his old age worked as

though he was still in the prime of life. He was oe of the oldest residents

in Oxford township at the time of his demise.

His son George Wolfe, was reared in this county, attended the public

schools and early became familiar with the task of tilling the soil and

caring for the crops. Throughout his entire life he carried on farming

and he met with good success in that undertaking. In early manhood he

married Anna Foster, a native of England, and unto them were born three

children: Elmer J.; Aurelia D., and one who died in infancy. The death

of Mrs. Anna Wolfe occurred in 1877 and her remains were laid to rest in

White Eyes cemetery. Later Mr. Wolfe wedded Olive Maxwell as previously

stated, and unto them was born a son, Irvin M., who is yet at home. He is a

graduate of the West Lafayette College, where he pursued a scientific

course and is no operating the home farm. Everything about the place

is indicative of his careful supervision and practical methods. The father

George Wolfe, was a most energetic agriculturist and owned a beautiful farm

in the midst of which he erected a fine residence. He also place thereon

the various outbuildings necessary for the shelter of grain and stock and

he kept good grades of cattle and horses, while in the work of the fields

he won success by his practical methods. His political allegiance was

given to the democracy but he preferred to enjoy the pleasures of home

rather than to participate actively in the work of office holding. He died

July 17, 1908, leaving a widow and one son to mourn his los, his remains

being interred in Wagner cemetery. Mrs. Wolfe and her son still reside

upon the home farm, which is a valuable and attractive property and

constitutes one of the pleasing features of the landscape.

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