This house was built for Byron Lutz. Byron Lutz Sr. was born on May 19, 1846. He was the son of Samuel G. Lutz and the grandson of Samuel Lutz, who is mentioned below. Byron was a prominent and successful farmer. He represented Ross County twice at the General Assembly. Byron served 3 years in Company K of the 89th Ohio Voluntary Infantry during the Civil War. He made Sergeant. Byron Lutz Sr. died on April 14, 1902. His son, Byron N. Lutz, fought in World War 1. The Lutz Family were prominent in this area. Several of their nice brick houses still stand today.

In 1802, Samuel Lutz traveled by wagon from Pennsylvania to Ohio. Samuel was a pioneer and one the most promint citizens of Salt Creek Township in Pickaway County. He surveyed the first public road in Pickaway County and laid out McArthur in Vinton County. Samuel fought in the War of 1812 in Colonel James Renick's mounted militia. He served many years as the Justice of the Peace and was elected 4 times to the House of Representatives. His true love was farming and he took great pride in being a farmer. He was an honest man. When called as a witness in court, the judge said "Mr. Lutz need not be sworn in, his word is sufficient". Samuel lived to 101 and a 1/2 years of age.