JOHN ULCH

From the 1887 History of Vernon County, Missouri, p. 427:

John Ulch

(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 25, Post-office, Rinehart).

   Among the large land-owners and substantial, esteemed residents of Henry township the name of John Ulch is not to be overlooked.  He came of sturdy Pennsylvania birth and in the management of his farm in this county he has shown himself to be possessed of those traits of Eastern character which commend themselves to all.  Born in Perry county, of the Keystone State, his birth occurred June 1, 1839, his parents being Jacob and Elizabeth (Charles) Ulch, both natives also of Pennsylvania.  The father was a farmer by occupation and naturally brought up his son to that calling, teaching him at first the rudiments of farm life and later the more advanced ideas of that occupation.  In 1859 young Ulch, now about 20 years of age, removed to Illinois, where in 1862 he enlisted in the 93d regiment of Illinois infantry, serving nearly three years.  During this term of service he took part in the battles of Baker’s Creek, Champion’s Hill, siege of Vicksburg, Atlanta, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Altoona Pass, and many others of severe importance.  After the close of the war Mr. Ulch returned to Illinois and later was mustered out at Louisville, Ky.  In 1866 he came to Vernon county, Mo., entered at once upon a career destined to be both an honorable and successful one, and by industry and good management has met with more than ordinary substantial returns, and is now well fixed in life, having 740 acres of land.  In March, 1871, Mr. U. was married to Miss Rebecca M. Rhea, a native of this county.  They have two children:  John H. and Elva O.

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