Nelson married Catherine Inskeep on 16 August 1858 in East Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.
Robert Nelson Van Hyning was born 16 September 1830 in Norton, Ohio to Abram and Jane O'Brian Van Hyning. He grew to manhood in East Liberty, attending the very primitive schools of that time. He traveled quite extensively for that time of horse and wagon transportation. Once with his brother Isaac and John Inskeep (later his brother-in-law) he took a threshing machine to Illinois, threshing on the way wherever wanted. After selling the threshing machine, he traveled to Iowa, and finally returned to East Liberty where there was more timber and flowing springs. He married Catherine Inskeep and bought a farm in Yankee Town near East Liberty. In 1875, he started in the saw mill business and had that in addition to farming until his death on 27 January 1900.
Obituary: "Apoplexy terminates the life of an old and much respected citizen. A good man has passed from our midst. Robert Nelson Van Hyning died at his pleasant home January 24, 1900, of apoplexy. Death came without warning, although he had been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Van Hyning was born in Summit County, Ohio, September 15, 1830. As best we can remember he came to Logan County with the Norviels in about the year 1838 and settled in the neighborhood of the McNeal's, Akin's, Comer's, Mormley's, etc., all of whom were formerly from New York state, and were classed by the older pioneers as Yankees. Hence the origin of Yankeetown within the suburbs of East Liberty, where Mr. Van Hyning lived and died after a very exemplary life of 62 years. Mr. Van Hyning early struggled with grim visaged abject poverty. While he realized poverty was no crime he never depicted it a beneficial angel or a blessing in disguise. He was frequently offered the opportune temptation to amass great wealth but he, like the great Master, withstood selfish contentedness and chose to be just good and generous rather than to be rich. By the needy he was often sought in counsel and always found on the side of truth and mercy; in benevolence he was always found on the side of charity. At the age of 29 years he was married to his most estimable consort, Catherine Inskeep, who still survives him, from whose door and home none ever sought bread in vain or asked for a fish and were given a serpent. Having good gifts for their own children, but to all others they found in need, those who were parentless or homeless, they took them in and provided for them, becoming foster parents to numerous orphans. R. N. Van Hyning would not be called creedal, but was surely so. His creed was his own conscience and he strictly adhered to it as God gave him the light to see the right and from it never departed. 'By their fruits ye shall know them,' which is estimated by the high esteem his neighbors measured him. No espionage of his neighbor found shelter in his home -- strictly attending to his own business. The poor now say of him since he is dead that he kept many a family from winter's hunger, cold and suffering by giving employment and none sought in need but he was always ready to help. We hear it read 'the dead know not anything, nor have they any reward, for the memory of them is forgotten.' All that Robert Nelson Van Hyning was will still live on and on if we keep his example in memory green. The funeral was held in the Disciple Church, officiated by Lemuel Ballinger, his near neighbor, on Tuesday of this week. Although the weather was very inclement, yet numerous friends of wide acquaintance were present from North Lewisburg, Bellefontaine, Raymond, West Mansfield and Middleburg. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity some 42 years."
Robert Nelson Van Hyning was born 16 September 1830 in Norton, Ohio to Abram and Jane O'Brian Van Hyning. He grew to manhood in East Liberty, attending the very primitive schools of that time. He traveled quite extensively for that time of horse and wagon transportation. Once with his brother Isaac and John Inskeep (later his brother-in-law) he took a threshing machine to Illinois, threshing on the way wherever wanted. After selling the threshing machine, he traveled to Iowa, and finally returned to East Liberty where there was more timber and flowing springs. He married Catherine Inskeep and bought a farm in Yankee Town near East Liberty. In 1875, he started in the saw mill business and had that in addition to farming until his death on 27 January 1900.
Obituary: "Apoplexy terminates the life of an old and much respected citizen. A good man has passed from our midst. Robert Nelson Van Hyning died at his pleasant home January 24, 1900, of apoplexy. Death came without warning, although he had been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Van Hyning was born in Summit County, Ohio, September 15, 1830. As best we can remember he came to Logan County with the Norviels in about the year 1838 and settled in the neighborhood of the McNeal's, Akin's, Comer's, Mormley's, etc., all of whom were formerly from New York state, and were classed by the older pioneers as Yankees. Hence the origin of Yankeetown within the suburbs of East Liberty, where Mr. Van Hyning lived and died after a very exemplary life of 62 years. Mr. Van Hyning early struggled with grim visaged abject poverty. While he realized poverty was no crime he never depicted it a beneficial angel or a blessing in disguise. He was frequently offered the opportune temptation to amass great wealth but he, like the great Master, withstood selfish contentedness and chose to be just good and generous rather than to be rich. By the needy he was often sought in counsel and always found on the side of truth and mercy; in benevolence he was always found on the side of charity. At the age of 29 years he was married to his most estimable consort, Catherine Inskeep, who still survives him, from whose door and home none ever sought bread in vain or asked for a fish and were given a serpent. Having good gifts for their own children, but to all others they found in need, those who were parentless or homeless, they took them in and provided for them, becoming foster parents to numerous orphans. R. N. Van Hyning would not be called creedal, but was surely so. His creed was his own conscience and he strictly adhered to it as God gave him the light to see the right and from it never departed. 'By their fruits ye shall know them,' which is estimated by the high esteem his neighbors measured him. No espionage of his neighbor found shelter in his home -- strictly attending to his own business. The poor now say of him since he is dead that he kept many a family from winter's hunger, cold and suffering by giving employment and none sought in need but he was always ready to help. We hear it read 'the dead know not anything, nor have they any reward, for the memory of them is forgotten.' All that Robert Nelson Van Hyning was will still live on and on if we keep his example in memory green. The funeral was held in the Disciple Church, officiated by Lemuel Ballinger, his near neighbor, on Tuesday of this week. Although the weather was very inclement, yet numerous friends of wide acquaintance were present from North Lewisburg, Bellefontaine, Raymond, West Mansfield and Middleburg. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity some 42 years."
Nelson married Catherine Inskeep on 16 August 1858 in East Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.
Robert Nelson Van Hyning was born 16 September 1830 in Norton, Ohio to Abram and Jane O'Brian Van Hyning. He grew to manhood in East Liberty, attending the very primitive schools of that time. He traveled quite extensively for that time of horse and wagon transportation. Once with his brother Isaac and John Inskeep (later his brother-in-law) he took a threshing machine to Illinois, threshing on the way wherever wanted. After selling the threshing machine, he traveled to Iowa, and finally returned to East Liberty where there was more timber and flowing springs. He married Catherine Inskeep and bought a farm in Yankee Town near East Liberty. In 1875, he started in the saw mill business and had that in addition to farming until his death on 27 January 1900.
Obituary: "Apoplexy terminates the life of an old and much respected citizen. A good man has passed from our midst. Robert Nelson Van Hyning died at his pleasant home January 24, 1900, of apoplexy. Death came without warning, although he had been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Van Hyning was born in Summit County, Ohio, September 15, 1830. As best we can remember he came to Logan County with the Norviels in about the year 1838 and settled in the neighborhood of the McNeal's, Akin's, Comer's, Mormley's, etc., all of whom were formerly from New York state, and were classed by the older pioneers as Yankees. Hence the origin of Yankeetown within the suburbs of East Liberty, where Mr. Van Hyning lived and died after a very exemplary life of 62 years. Mr. Van Hyning early struggled with grim visaged abject poverty. While he realized poverty was no crime he never depicted it a beneficial angel or a blessing in disguise. He was frequently offered the opportune temptation to amass great wealth but he, like the great Master, withstood selfish contentedness and chose to be just good and generous rather than to be rich. By the needy he was often sought in counsel and always found on the side of truth and mercy; in benevolence he was always found on the side of charity. At the age of 29 years he was married to his most estimable consort, Catherine Inskeep, who still survives him, from whose door and home none ever sought bread in vain or asked for a fish and were given a serpent. Having good gifts for their own children, but to all others they found in need, those who were parentless or homeless, they took them in and provided for them, becoming foster parents to numerous orphans. R. N. Van Hyning would not be called creedal, but was surely so. His creed was his own conscience and he strictly adhered to it as God gave him the light to see the right and from it never departed. 'By their fruits ye shall know them,' which is estimated by the high esteem his neighbors measured him. No espionage of his neighbor found shelter in his home -- strictly attending to his own business. The poor now say of him since he is dead that he kept many a family from winter's hunger, cold and suffering by giving employment and none sought in need but he was always ready to help. We hear it read 'the dead know not anything, nor have they any reward, for the memory of them is forgotten.' All that Robert Nelson Van Hyning was will still live on and on if we keep his example in memory green. The funeral was held in the Disciple Church, officiated by Lemuel Ballinger, his near neighbor, on Tuesday of this week. Although the weather was very inclement, yet numerous friends of wide acquaintance were present from North Lewisburg, Bellefontaine, Raymond, West Mansfield and Middleburg. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity some 42 years."
Robert Nelson Van Hyning was born 16 September 1830 in Norton, Ohio to Abram and Jane O'Brian Van Hyning. He grew to manhood in East Liberty, attending the very primitive schools of that time. He traveled quite extensively for that time of horse and wagon transportation. Once with his brother Isaac and John Inskeep (later his brother-in-law) he took a threshing machine to Illinois, threshing on the way wherever wanted. After selling the threshing machine, he traveled to Iowa, and finally returned to East Liberty where there was more timber and flowing springs. He married Catherine Inskeep and bought a farm in Yankee Town near East Liberty. In 1875, he started in the saw mill business and had that in addition to farming until his death on 27 January 1900.
Obituary: "Apoplexy terminates the life of an old and much respected citizen. A good man has passed from our midst. Robert Nelson Van Hyning died at his pleasant home January 24, 1900, of apoplexy. Death came without warning, although he had been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Van Hyning was born in Summit County, Ohio, September 15, 1830. As best we can remember he came to Logan County with the Norviels in about the year 1838 and settled in the neighborhood of the McNeal's, Akin's, Comer's, Mormley's, etc., all of whom were formerly from New York state, and were classed by the older pioneers as Yankees. Hence the origin of Yankeetown within the suburbs of East Liberty, where Mr. Van Hyning lived and died after a very exemplary life of 62 years. Mr. Van Hyning early struggled with grim visaged abject poverty. While he realized poverty was no crime he never depicted it a beneficial angel or a blessing in disguise. He was frequently offered the opportune temptation to amass great wealth but he, like the great Master, withstood selfish contentedness and chose to be just good and generous rather than to be rich. By the needy he was often sought in counsel and always found on the side of truth and mercy; in benevolence he was always found on the side of charity. At the age of 29 years he was married to his most estimable consort, Catherine Inskeep, who still survives him, from whose door and home none ever sought bread in vain or asked for a fish and were given a serpent. Having good gifts for their own children, but to all others they found in need, those who were parentless or homeless, they took them in and provided for them, becoming foster parents to numerous orphans. R. N. Van Hyning would not be called creedal, but was surely so. His creed was his own conscience and he strictly adhered to it as God gave him the light to see the right and from it never departed. 'By their fruits ye shall know them,' which is estimated by the high esteem his neighbors measured him. No espionage of his neighbor found shelter in his home -- strictly attending to his own business. The poor now say of him since he is dead that he kept many a family from winter's hunger, cold and suffering by giving employment and none sought in need but he was always ready to help. We hear it read 'the dead know not anything, nor have they any reward, for the memory of them is forgotten.' All that Robert Nelson Van Hyning was will still live on and on if we keep his example in memory green. The funeral was held in the Disciple Church, officiated by Lemuel Ballinger, his near neighbor, on Tuesday of this week. Although the weather was very inclement, yet numerous friends of wide acquaintance were present from North Lewisburg, Bellefontaine, Raymond, West Mansfield and Middleburg. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity some 42 years."
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