(Top left) George W. Clouse 1845-1931, Mary Jane (Clouse) Duncan 1848-1927, Esli T. Clouse 1851-1926, (bottom left) Jacob Clouse 1838-1920, Michael Clouse 1841-1909, William Clouse 1843-1923
Michael Clouse was born in Van Wert Co. Liberty Twp. Ohio on 10 Mar 1841. He was the son of George Clouse and Elizabeth Kesler, some of the earliest settlers in the county. His brother Jacob was the first born white child in the county. Michael married Mary Clouse, his first cousin, on 28 Oct 1862. Mary's parents were Simon Clouse and Sarah Elizabeth Newcomer. Michael and Mary's fathers, George and Simon, were brothers. Michael was a farmer like his father before him and apparently a very successful one judging by the historical account below. Michael served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He lost a finger during the war, and as you can see from the photo above, he keeps it hidden from the camera. Michael Clouse died on 6 May 1909 in Ohio City, Van Wert Co. and is buried there in Woodlawn Cemetery. More about Michael can be found under Pedigree of Virginia Mihm + (Records) on the homepage.
Histories of Allen And Van Wert Counties, by Chicage, A.W. Bowen & Co. 1896.
Michael Clouse, Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City, Ohio