DANIEL D. ALT, farmer; P.O. Springfield. Mr. Alt was born in this county Jan. 9, 1837; he is the son of Adam and Maria E. (Drew) Alt; his father was a native of Maryland and settled in this county in an early day. Daniel lived with his parents until 23 years old; in 1861, he enlisted in the 44th O. V. I, during the late rebellion, and served to the end of the war, when he was honorably discharged; in 1863, the regiment was veteranized and changed to the 8th O. V. C.; for account of battles in which said regiment was engaged, see history of the late rebellion. Mr. Alt was married, Oct.29, 1868, to Ellen H. Hinkle, daughter of John and Mary (Way) Hinkle (see biography of Michael Hinkle for sketch of her parents); four children have been born unto them, viz., Michael W., Adam S., John H., Charles L. Adam departed this life April 21, 1872. Mr. Alt is one of those quiet good-natured farmers who practice the golden rule. Politically, he is a stanch Republican.

From History of Clark County, Ohio, W.H. Beers & Co. 1881. Page 781

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