ALLEN COUNTY OHIO ************************************************************** File contributed to the Ohio Biographies Project by Diane Mancini OurFamGenealogy@aol.com December 1, 2000 ************************************************************* Please note: I do not have any further information on the individuals mentioned here. I have only transcribed the profile as it was originally written. 1875 Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio by H H Hardesty & Co. Publishers, Chicago. German Twp DANIEL L CRITES, son of Charles and Sophia (Ludwig) Crites, was born in Pickaway County, Oct. 30, 1833. His wife is Martha, daughter of Griffith and Rachel John, who came from Ross County in 1832. Mrs. Crites was born in this county, Sept. 25, 1833. Their children are Bertha W., born March 12, 1856; Tirzah Keren, Feb. 7, 1858--both born in this county. Mrs. Crites has three brothers four sisters living; Mr. C. has five brothers and four sisters. Mr. Crites has held a number of public offices; he has been Township Assessor and Land Appraiser, Surveyor of Putnam County, Auditor and Deputy Clerk of Allen County, and was First Assistant Clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives, 61st General Assembly.