G. A. Wieland, farmer, section 11, Carroll Township, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 19, 1855, son of G. A. and Bridget Ann Wieland. He was the sixth of twelve children. His early life was passed on a farm, and his education was obtained in his native State. When he was eleven years of age his parents removed to Washington County. April 10, 1883, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Reiter, a native of Grant County, Wisconsin, and daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann Reiter. Mr. and Mrs. Wieland are the parents of three children—Fannie, George S. and Emma. Mr. Wieland came to Carroll County in 1873, and in 1875 bought his farm, and commenced to improve it the following year. He owns 160 acres of excellent land, which is in a good state of cultivation and well improved. In politics he is a Democrat, and a strong adherent of the principles of that party.

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