Ashland County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1880 (part 14 of 19)

Wise, emigrated to Onio m 1822, locating in what is now Perry township, Ashland county. Seven years previous to his coming he entered one hundred and sixty acres of land, and to this tract he brought his family, consisting of his wife and seven children - four sons and three daughters. They erected a log cabin in the dense forests, and at once began the improvement of ! his chosen home. These were times that required i sinews and perseverance, and this they brought in abun- i dance from their eastern home. This was his only j home. As it improved it naturally became more and 1 more attractive to them. There were born in this Ohio ! home six children - two sons and four daughters, making i a family of thirteen children, by earnest endeavor, father and son> soon had the satisfaction of seeine the sturdy old forest trees give way, and in their bead wav ing fields of grain. Mr. Wise lived to the age of eighty- 1 i eight years, and had it not been for a sad accident he might have lived many years longer. He fell on the | frozen ground and fractured his thigh which caused j death in about six days. Mrs. Wise is still living or, the old homestead. She is ninety-one years of age, being 1 the oldest person now living in Perry township. Well may we call them pioneers, for such they certainly are in every sense of the word. Michael, the subject of the following sketch, was not two years old when his parents - removed to this county, and he grew up in pioneer style, learning well the lesson to earn his bread by the sweat of his brow. He made his home with his parents until he was married to Sarah Weaver, daughter of Thomas and Julia Ann Weaver, of Perry township. To them have been born eight children, three sons and five daughters: Davie, Mary M., Sarah, Rebecca, Emma,

Harriet E., John A., and George Morgan. David. Rebecca and Sarah, are married, and all live in Perry township. The other five am at "home with then parents. Mr. Wise is a good farmer, and has one hundred acres of fine land. He is a man highly esteemed as a neighbor and friend. He is forward in improvements that tend to elevate the character of the people, thoueh his time is principally given to his family and his farm.

Elias Morr, third son of Andrew and Elizabeth Morr, was born in Pennsylvania . in the year 1825, and carne to Ohio with his parents, with whom he resided until he reached his majority, when he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which occupation lie industriously pursued foi twenty years. He was married in the twenty-seventh year of his age to Miss Sarah Mveis, daughter of one of Ashland county's pioneers. The fruit of this union was eight children - six sons and two daughters: Oiiwi F., Emma J., Albert A., John 1'..

Daniel L., Benjamin W., Harvey M., and Maggie Anna, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Morr are both earnest members of the Evangelical Association, and have always been among its most staunch supporters.

Daniel Mouses, fourth son of Jacob and Maiv Mvers, was born in the State of Pennsylvania in the year - 8 36, and came with his parents to Ohio when but an infant, lie resided at the old homestead until the time of his marriage, in January, 1861 to Miss Elizabeth Fdgir, of Wayne county. To them were born three children, one son and two daughters. 1 heir names are as lol lows: Lily IT, Melvin S., and Artie A., all living. Mr.

and Mrs. Myers, and also the eldest daughter, I.ilv, are members of the Evangelical church Our subject has repeatedly been elected to the office of trustee, thus bespeaking for him the full confidence of his people.

Adam Eicheujercek, jr., fourth son of Adam and Susan Eichelberger, was born in the State of Pennsylvania in the year 1840, and came with his parents to Ohio when but an infant, and with them resided until his marriage, in 1S62, to Miss Jane McEadd.cn. To them have been born live children, three sons and two daughters, all living: Laura, Clinton, Canie, William svlvania, in the year 1797. He was married in the year 1827, to Miss Lonah limner, 'l'o them were born five children, two sons and three daughters: Sarah, Susan, Louisa, John, and Adam. Two are deceased; Susan, who died in early infancy, and Adam, who died in child hood. Our subject came to Ohio with his family in the year 4870, and settled in Orange township, and resided with his son John for part of the first year, after which he removed to Ferry township, and made his home on a farm owned by his son John, where he resided for four years, after which he made his home with his son until the time of his death, in 1876, July 14th. He now lies sleeping in the old Morr cemetery. His worthy widow still survives him, at the age of seventy-two years, and is a remaiknbly well preserved lady for one who has seen the frosL of so many winters. She makes her home with her son, John, who feels it a duty to protect and care lor her in her declining years.

John Eichemmcrger, eldest son of George Eichelberger, and subject of the following sketch, was born in Pennsylvania, in the year 1838. He came to Ohio in the fail of i/862. He was married in the year 1865, to Miss Catharine Myers. His first purchase of land was in Perry township; he afterwards made several purchases, and we now find him on a beautiful farm near Rowsburgh. To Mr. and Mrs. Eichelberger have been born rive children, one sou and four daughters: George

Henry Semxr, the eldest son of George and Amanda Sealer, was born in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1843. lie resided with his parents until in his nineteenth year, when he left the parental roof, and went out in the service of his country. He served as a valiant soldier for eighteen months, and remained until the war was over, when he returned to his home uninjured and crowned with all the honors to which our brave boys were justly entitled. He then learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner, which occupation he industriously and successfully pursued for a period of nine years. He came to Ohio in the year 1867, and settled near Wooster, Wayne county, where he made his home for six months; he then operated in Medina county for a short time, and afterwards in Smithsville, and thence came to Perry township, to the place where we now find him. He was married in 1868 to Christiann Gam. To. them have been born three children, two sons and one daughter; their names are as follows: Amanda Nora, Henry Melvin, and Uebrtis, all living. Mr. Sealer purchased the beautiful farm on which he now resides in the year 18/6.

Matthias Camp was born in the State of Pennsylvania, Westmoreland county, in the year 1744. He came to Ohio in the year 1815, and made his home with his brother Anthony, in Eaughman township, Wayne county, where he followed clearing and chopping until the time of his marriage, in 1821, to Miss Sarah Evans, lie then rented a cabin of his brother, where he remained for one year, when he purchased a quarter of land in Perry township, Wayne county, and began

settlement immediately in the woods with no implements whatever. Here onr hero commenced life in ; earnest. He at once set about the erection of a house : in which to shelter his little family. His structure was a rude cabin with stick chimney, puncheon floor, and j greased paper for windows, and with nothing for a door j but a quilt or coverlet, and when all was completed he ! looked upon it and called it good. To him were born eleven children, seven sons and four daughters. Their names are as follows: Silas, James, John, Anthony,

Mary, Evans, Wesley, Margaret, Sarah, Agnes and Matthias. Three are deceased: Margaret, Anthony and Matthias. Here, in this pioneer home, our subject reared his family, situated as he was, directly in the forest. It required a strong will and earnest determination to conquer, and as evidence the wilderness was ; soon made to give way, and waving fields of grain told ! that his labors had not been unrewarded, and each year j as he was prospered he continued improving his farm until it now compares favorably with the best farms in i the county. By dint of hard labor, careful judgment, j and wise economy, this pioneer father has acquired ! quite a handsome property, sufficient to cany him j through his old age. Silas, Anthony, and Matthias all served in the war of the rebellion in company C, Forty-fourth regiment. Matthias died of disease at Louisville, Kentucky, and Anthony died at the battle of Lookout Mountain, from a mortal wound, surviving but for two hours. Their brother Silas brought them home, and they both lie side by side in Wayne county. Silas remained until the close of the war, receiving a j slight wound, but nothing serious. Frank W. Ecker- ! man, of the same company, was mortally wounded at j Dallas, Georgia, the wound proving fatal, July 4, 1S64, i at Chattanooga. He now lies buried in the sunny ! south in an unknown, but not an unforgotten, grave.

John Camp, third son of Matthias Camp, was born j in 1826 in Perry township, Wayne county, and resided 1 with his parents until the time of his marriage, in 1S55,

| to Miss Ellen Campbell, daughter of one of Ashland ! county's early pioneers. The fruit of this union was | eleven children, five sons and six daughters: May C.,

; Margaret J., Alice Emma, Lyc ia A., Warren C., Matthias I G., Arthur E., John W., Sarah E., Eunice E., and one ! who died in infancy unnamed. Eunice E. also died in inj fancy, and Matthias died in early childhood. Mr. Camp 1 now resides in Perry township, on the farm adjoining ; the old homestead. He and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and have always | been among its most liberal suppoitcrs.

! C. S. McFaddkn, sixth son and twelfth child of John ! and Catharine McFadden, was born in Wayne county, | Ohio, in 1832, and resided with his parents until ?he year previous to his marriage, December 6, 1856, to Miss Lydia Fry. 'l'o them were born four children, one son and three daughters, viz.: Sarah, Ellen, Emma, and Aldie. One died in infancy, unnamed. Sarah E. died at the age of twelve years. The wife and mother died in May, 1878, leaving two little daughters and a fond husband. Mr. McFadden was married again, in December, j8jS, to Miss Sarah Jane Greenlee, daughter of one of : Ashland county's pioneers, a sketch of whose life appears j elsewhere in this volume. Mr. McFadden is a retired . farmer, living at his ease in Rowsburgh, this county. He comes from pioneer stock, his parents settling in Wayne ; county at a very early period. They came to Ashland county in the spring of 1853, and remained here until the time of the death of his father, September 12, i860, his mother surviving her husband about four years. The subject of our sketch came to Wayne county a poor man. Commencing life immediately in the woods, he had, by j dint of hard labor, careful judgment, and wise economy, accumulated <|uite a handsome property. Mrs. McFadden is an active member of the Disciple church, and has j been one of its liberal supporters.

and his loss was deeply felt among his friends and ar- j quaintances. Ludwig, the subject of our sketch, was ! married in the year 1850 to Miss Elizabeth Boffenrnyer. j To them have been born thirteen children, viz.: Henry j

Richard S. Smilie, second son of John A. and Gath- j arine Smilie, was born in Chester township, Wayne cotin- j ty, Ohio, in the year 184 1. With his parents he came ! to what is now Perry township, Ashland county. After ; moving about several times his father finally made a per- ! manent settlement in Vermillion township, and there re- j mained until the time of his death, in 1867, surviving j his wife about fourteen years. Mr. Smilie was a man es- j teemed wherever known. Richard, the subject of our ! sketch, was married in the year 1S6C to Miss Frances i Dorlaud. The fruit of this union was three children - ^ one son and two daughters. Their names are as follows: j Jessie, J. Paul and Millie. Mr. Smilie lost his wife i December 12, 1879, leaving him with three little children. ! He served as clerk of his township for one term, and is ! ar: active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, I and has always been one of its most liberal supporters. ; Mr Smilie enlisted in the service of his country August ; 25, 1862, for a period of three yeats, and was taken | prisoner in the spring of 1864, and discharged July 7, j 1865, as a prisoner of war, and came out without a scar, ' although he was not without his hairbreadth escapes, at j One time having his pipe and tobacco knocked out of his mouth by a shot from the enemy.

C. C. Funk, eldest child of Hugh and Elizabeth Funk, was born in Wayne county, in the year 1831, and there resided with his parents until the time of his marriage, April 19, 1854, to Miss Mary Jane Foltz, daughter j of an early pioneer family. Immediately n.'tei marriage, Mr. Funk came to Perry township, where ue now tind him, and purchased a beautiful farm of one hundred

Walter W. and Eeroy E., all living. While Mr. K lias not aspired to official position, the citizens of Perry elected him to the office of trustee at three different times. As a soldier, he went forth in the discharge of his duties, occupying the position of first lieutenant. He enlisted as one of the hundred day men, and served for one hundred and thirty-two days, returning to his home and family uninjured, and crowned wbh a!! the honor to which he and his rank were entitled. Mr. and Mrs. Funk are both active members of the Disciple church, and have been among its most liberal supporters. His life lias been devoted to school teaching, and that of farming. The schools he taught number fifteen in all, and, as proof of his ability and success, they were all within a mile and a half of his home. By the aid of a kind father and his own energy and perseverance, he is now .the possessor of one of the finest homes in the county. Air. Funk is also a dealer and breeder of thoroughbreds and high grades of cattle. Air. Funk has in his possession a most valuable dog, that has been doing all the churning until the last eight years, churning in that time over fifteen thousand pounds cf butter. The name of this member of the family is Shop, and is now in the twelfth year of his age.

Samuel Fridline, fifth son of Conrad and Sarah Fridline, was bom in Perry township, Ashland countv, then Wayne county, in the year 1826, on the farm where his brother Ludwick now lives. He made his home with his parents until the time of his marriage, which was in the twenty-fourth year of his age. He was twice married 7 first to Aliss Alay Ann Harps ter, by whom he had one child, who d'ed in infancy, unnamed. Immediately after his marriage he and his young wife moved to Mohican township, where he purchased a small farm of sixty-two acres. His wife died thirteen months after. He was married again Mayo, 1854, to Miss Rachel Zimmerman. To them have been born nine children, eight sons and one daughter. Their names are as follows: Francis AT., Eli, Alay E., William, Elsy, Samuel, Harvey, William Henry, and one who died in infancy, unnamed. Mr. Fridline resided in Mohican for a period of twelve years, when he teturned to Perry township and purchased an additional tract or sixty-seven acres near the old homestead and now owns two hundred and fourteen acres. Air. Fridline was a soldier in the service of his country, going out when the call for one hundred days' men was made. He served out his time and came to Ids home without a scar. He hist two brothers in the war. Jacob died at Paducah from a wound received at Vicksburgh, and Harrison died from disease .at Baltimore. They were both brought 10 their homes, and lie buried in the Along cemetery in lVrrv township.

Isaac Zimmerman, the eldest son of Eli and Elizabeth Zimmerman, was burn in WV. linoreland < Pennsylvania, in the ycat 1830, and came to < »!>-. - m company with his parents in the fail of 183 On organization of Ashland county, he cause to Perry loan ship. His father resided here until the year 1865. when he removed to Mohican, and to-day is one of the largest landholders in the county. Isaac, the subject of our sketch, purchased the old Zimmerman homestead in Perry township, and has added many noticeable improvements. He was married in the year 1859 to Miss Susan Ely. To them have been born five children, three sons and two daughters. Their names are as follows : Judson A., Zenas \V., Isadore, John E.. and

Etta May, deceased, who died in early childhood. So great is his ambition to improve, advance, and reach the zenith in farming, that lie has purchased fine specimens of wheat at the enormous price of fourteen dollars per bushel, sowing the present season forty-eight different specimens. By dint of hard labor, wise economy, and careful judgment, Mr. Zimmerman has accumulated an extensive property, being the possessor of three hundred and fifty-three acres of land. Mrs. Zimmerman is one of the staunch members of the Reformed church, and has always been one of its most liberal supporters, and while Mr. Zimmerman is not associated with any church organization, he is a firm advocate of law and order.

John Snyder and family emigrated from Adams county, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1833, and arrived at jeromeville on the above mentioned date, with but one shilling in his pocket, which was expended on the following morning for one pound of butter. Fortunately for him, his services were much needed, he being a carpenter. He at once contracted to erect a barn on what is now known as the Glass farm, and by tire aid of his four witling sons, Levi, Jeremiah, H, K., and William, his task was soon completed. In the spring of 1836 he leased the Me rig farm, and for a period of three years he combined cabinet-making with farming. After the expiration of his lease, he made several removals, when he finally returned to Perry township and settled on the Schwartz farm, where he remained until the death of his wife. Two years after this sad occurrence he and his family, with the exception of Henry, moved to LaG range county, Indiana, where he followed cabinet-making and contracting, meeting with severe losses by fuc. Yet, with all his trials and reverses, he lived to the ripe old age of eighty-four years, retaining his fi 11 vigor and strength of mind. Henry, the subject of this sketch, and the only representative of the Snyder family residing in Ashland county, was born in the State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1817. He came to Ohio with ids parents. and now resides in Perry township. He was twice married-- first, in the year 1837, to Miss Anna Meng. To them were born five children, four sons and one daughter, as follows: Andrew Phillip, fohn II,, ]acob M., Samuel, and May Margaret Ann, all of whom are living but Samuel, who died at the age of eleven years, from ar. injury received from the kick of a horse; the daughter also died in early childhood, at the age of two years. The wife and mother died in the year 1873, leaving a family ot three children. Mr. Snyder was again married m i lie winter of 1879,10 Elizabeth Mi.ng. lie is an earnest member of the Reformed church, and has always been one of its most liberal supporters.

Adam Mish, seventh son of John and Magdalene Misli, was born in the year :ScS. in the State of Pennsylvania, Franklin county, near Strasburgh. In the year 1832 he ; was married to Miss Elizabeth Colsmith. The fruit of this union was nine children - six sons and three daugh- | tevs. Their names are as follows: John A., Washington, Sarah., William Augustus, Ann, Jeremiah, Adam, Mary, and Simon, all living but Washington, who died in early childhood. In the year 1845 he emigrated to Ohio and I purchased a beautiful tract of land, containing one hundred and five acres. Here he began life in earnest, Immediately in the woods, with no improvements whatever, save a rude log cabin, and a rickety barn of the 1 same mould. But he was determined to conquer; and I with a corageous heart and positive will, the forest was : soon made to give way. Here he reared and educated j his family. The wife and mother died In the year 1874.

i and crowned with all the honors to which our brave sons | were entitled. He is an earnest and active member of j the Lutheran church, and has always been one of its ; most liberal supporters.

Christian Countryman, fifth son of Peter and i Rosanna Countryman, was born in the State of Pennsyl- I vania, in the yen" 1817, and came to Ohio in the year I 1 84 7, and leased the farm on which he now lives. Here j he began life in earnest immediately in the woods, lie ! was married in the year 1844, to Miss Barbara Kline, j' To them have been born eight children, two sons and I six daughters; all are living. Their names are as follows: i Elizabeth, Jacob, Nancy, Simon Peter, Ann Mai ia, Marv | Ellen, Sarah J., Lottie Levina; all married but Jacob i and Levina. All were born in this State but Elizabeth,

I was horn in Ashland county, then Perry townsh.jp, Wayne county, in die year 1840, and lived with his parents tnuii the lime of his marriage, in tiu year 1 ffio, on Ghrislir.as day, to MBs Mary Margaret Meng. d\. Mr.

dying in infancy, and K!nu>re IX, the only surviving heir; Laura died in early childhood. While he is not associated with any church organization, he is a firm advocate of law and order. For a period of four years he served as trustee of his township. His father and mother are both deceased, and lie buried in the Jeromevilie cemetery.

Wn.T.,1 am Scott, the eldest sen of James and Mary Scott, was born in Ashland county, then Wayne, in the township of Perry, in the year 1828. He resided with his parents until he became eighteen years of age, when he went forth in the world to care for himself, lie learned the trade of carpenter and joiner with George. Irwin, which occupation he industriously pursued for a period of eighteen years. In the meantime, he purchased a lot at Golden Corners and erected a home. Afterwards he purchased eighty acres of land situated in Kane township, Wayne county, and there resided for a period of five years. During that time, he met with a severe loss by fire, yet he withstood ail these reveises, determined to conquer. Then he moved to Plain township, and bought a farm 'of one hundred and fourteen acres cf land, which he cultivated for five years. Then he sold it and returned to Perry township, and located on a beautiful home, where we now find him. Twice he was married: first, in the, year 1850, to Miss Alary Ann Young. To them were born two children, both daughters. Sarah Jane, and Maria M. In 1859 his wife died, leaving two children. In the year 1862, he was again married, to Miss Elizabeth Garbrerich. The fruit of this union was eight children - four sons and four daughters. Their names are as follows: Simon A., Fietta I,., Henry M.,

Albertos, Emma E., Elsie Eugene, Arnvinda, Eva May, all cf whom are living but Henry, who died in early childhood. Himself and wife are earnest members of the German baptist church, and have always been among its most liberal supporters. His father and mother are deceased, and lie buried side by side in the jeromevilie cemetery.

Jonathan' Myf.ps, eldest son of Joseph and Mary Myers, was born in the State of Pennsylvania in the year 1821, and came to Ohio in company with his parents in the year 1836. He made- his home with his parents until the time of his marriage in 18. '8 to Miss May Spangler, daughter of a pioneer family. To Mr. and Mrs. Myers have been born twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, as follows: Jacob, Mary,

Henry, Emma, Jane, William, Elmore, Katie, Clement, and HoibeT; all of whom are living. His first permanent settlement was on the farm on which he now resides. While our worthy subject is not associated with any church, he is a firm advocate of law and older. His father and mother are both deceased, and lie buried side by side in Zion cemetery. He has always been a great man for hunting and recreation. In fact, he is a man who believes in pleasant employment.

Wii.i.i \m N. SutSfXR was born in the State of New Jersey, Smc.ex county, in the year 1794, and came to Pennsylvania in company will: his parents about the year 1S16. He was married in the tv-eiity-fourth year j c» his age, to Miss Margaret Townsend. The fruit of j this union was eight children, four sons and four daugh- | ters, as follows: Henry. Lydia, Hylandreth, Sophia,

| dreth, who died in early infancy. Our subject came to j Ohio in the year 1822, and made a settlement in Perry .township, Wayne county, now Ashland. His first pur- | chase was eighty acres, on which he resided for four j years, and which he also improved. He then sold, and | bought a quarter nearby, where he lived untii his death J in the year 1857, January 24th. His wife survived him | until the year 1870, March 4th. This worthy pioneer ! couple lie sleeping side by side in the old Morr ceme- | tery. The only representatives of the Shisier family I residing in Perry township are Townsend and Henry, the | subject of the following sketch. He was born in Wash- | ins- ton county, Pennsylvania, in the year iSt8, January

I Our subject located on the farm on which we now find | him, immediately in the woods, with no improvements J whatever to give evidence of civilization or advancci ment. Here he reared his li* lie family. He has rej pealed ly been elected to the office of trustee, thus be- | speaking the full confidence of his people. He and id:.

| family are members of the Evangelical Association, and | have been among its most liberal supporters. Those of j the family who are married aie William, who was twice j married, first to Miss Mai in da talk. His second comj panion was May Rcsswiler. He is in the ministry.

! Similda mairied William Rittenhouse, and resides on | the farm adjoining her old homestead. Oliver T., i who was married to Miss Sadie May Rickie, is living on I ihe farm of her father.

j vania, Center county, in the year 1794. fie was mnr- 1 ried to Mis.; Elizabeth Stover in the twenty-fourth year i of his age. To them were born twelve children, seven 1 sons and five daughters: Jacob, Catharine, Christinie,

! He came to Ohio May 22, T82S, and settled on the | farm now owned by his son Jacob. This worthy pioneer \ departed this life in the year 1858, in the sixty-fourth j year of his age. The wife and mother survived him until the year 1877, dying at the age of eighty years.

| Jacob, who now resides on the old homestead, was born j June 22. 1 S 1 7 . He lived with his parents and aided ; his father until the time of his marriage, in die y- ar j io 40, August 27th, U> Miss Sarah Dundore. file ft r it 1 of tiiis union was seven chiklten, fou>' sons and three daughters. Their names are May K., Andrew P.,

Malinda, Adaline, Benton S., Jacob W., and Stephen A., al! living but Adaline and Benton, v ho died in early childhood. Those married are, Mary to David Weikcr: j Andrew to Mary jane Weikre, who died after five years j of married life - he was afterward married to Miss Mary I R. Ambrose; Malinda to Lemon Schnaders. The other members of the family reside at their father's home. ! Mr. Morr and his family are members of the Trinity -I church, and have been among its most liberal supporters. Andrew, the pioneer father of the Morr fam- j ily, was one of the organizers of the Trinity church of j Perry township, and was leader and exhorter in the church for over twenty-five years. His wife was born in 1797.

David Weyant, eldest son of Jacob and Margaret Weyant, was born in the State of Pennsylvania, Washington county, in the year 1815; he made his home with ; his parents until after he had reached his majority; he j then left thy parental roof, and came to Ohio in the year [ 1 838, -and took up his abode in Doylestown, where he j purchased property, and there resided until the spring of j i8j8. He was married in the year l83 8, September j 26th, to Miss Rachel Nowland. To Mr. and Mrs. ! Weyant were born five children, three sons and two J daughters; their names are as follows: Margaret A., j Jacob H., Martha S., Noah I., and Harvey I.; all of whom are living and married - Margaret, to Henry | Morr; Jacob, to Lizzie Scott; Martha, to Solomon i Mouser; Noah, to Lizzie Fridline; Harvey, to Catharine | Jackson. Our subject is grandparent to eleven grand- j children. Mr. Weyant lost his wife in the year 1864, ! February 26th. She left a family of five children. Our worthy subject was married again September 27, 1866, j to Miss Rosanna Gallwitz. Himself and wife are earn- I est members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church General Synod, and have always been its staunch supporters; he j has been repeatedly elected to the office of trustee. His parents are both deceased; his mother is buried at Gin- I ger Hill, Pennsylvania, and hi- father sleeps in the old Meng cemetery in Perry township. He has been elder in his church for almost forty years, and never shrank j from what he thought a duty.

John Rudy was the eldest child of Frederick and ! Elizabeth (Smith) Rudy, of Dauphin county, Pcnnsyl- j vania, and was born October iS, 1S06. His father died when John was but a boy of seven years. His widow survived him, and was married again, to Jacob Jennings, by whom she had two children. One, a son, is one of the wealthy and prominent men of Ashland, and is engaged in the banking business. After the death of his father, John was "put out" by his guardian, and served liis first master two and one-half years, when he again j returned to his mother. His guardian then bound him j out the second time, to a man to learn the weaving trade, as that was then a paying business. He remained at this until he was eighteen years old, when he again relumed to his mother, where he lived until be was thirtytwo years of age. He was then married to Sophia Spangler, by whom ho has had four 1 iiildrcn, two boys and two .girls, a: follows: Elizabeth. Jacob S., who died in infancy, Jennie, and John Edward. Two only are living- -Elizabeth and Jennie, both married, leaving both the old people alone. John Rudy, our subject, removed to Ohio in the year 1833, and first settled on the farm now owned by Murray <Sc Ewing. His first purchase of land was one hundred and thirty-seven acres. This he traded for a farm of ninety-one acres, upon which a sawmill was located. This business be followed successfully for twelve years, when he exchanged it for the fine property on which he now resides. Although not a member of any church organization, his sympathies and inclinations are with the Church of God, of which his wife is an earnest and consistent member. Mrs. Rudy is a lady of very youthful appearance for one of her years, and has withstood the ravages of time, and although having worked hard all through life, she shows but few traces of it. Mr. R.udy i? a staunch Republican, and firm advocate of the party measures and principles. Although well advanced in years he has kept pace with the times, and is a farmer of advanced ideas. Mrs. Rudy has been a kind and judicious mother and loving wife. This old couple live in a pleasant home, surrounded by every comfort, and can look back over the past with satisfaction at what they have accomplished. Every one has a good word to say of "Uncle John Rudy," as he is familiarly known. He is one of Perry township's most respected citizens.

Alexander Allison, second son of James and Elizabeth (Smith) Allison, was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1805, and emigrated to Ohio with his parents in 1809. They first settled in Jefferson county. Ohio, on a rented farm, where he remained for a period of nine years, when he again started with his little family to seek a more desirable home, which he found on coming to Ashland (then Wayne) county. He made a permanent settlement in Perry township, where he remained until the time of his death, in 1839, surviving his wife about thirteen months. Their children were, jane, Catharine, and Alexander. The only representative of the family is Catharine, who resides in Wayne county, near Wooster, performing a duty that seems to her a pleasure, that of caring for the orphan children of her deceased sister. Alexander, the subject of this sketch, was twice married, first to Miss Alice Firestone, in 1S30, and settled on the farm where we now find him, adjoining the old homestead of his father. His home, at that time a rude cabin, was situated almost in the woods, with no improvements whatever to give any token of civilization. Here he reared his little family, and the dense forest that so closely surrounded him was soon made to yield to his strong will, and waving fields of grain soon gave evidence that his determination had been earnestly put into execution. In fact, the means with which he purchased his pioneer home he earned by clearing and chopping. To Mr. and Mrs. Allison were born seven children, two sons and five daughters, viz.: Nancy, Elizabeth, John F, Rachel, Mary Ann, Eliza J., and Alexander C - all living but Eliza J., who died just after developing into womanhood - John F. died in infancy. The wife and mother was taken from her earthly home

Jtiiy 9, 1S44, at the age of thirty-one years. Mr. Allison ; married for his second wife Miss Elizabeth White, in 1851. To them were born six children, three sons and j three daughters, viz.: William Yv\, John P., Alice Cath- ; arine, Ann Isabel, Margaret Edith, Thomas B. - all living ! but Margaret Edith, who died at the age of one year and ten days. Mr. Allison still resides on the old home | place. He is a gentleman advanced in years, but is in 1 his full strength and vigor, and a man remarkable for his i memory and accuracy. Scarcely too much can be said 1 of this worthy pioneer. Himself and wife are consistent members of the Presbyterian church, and have always 1 been among its most liberal supporters.

Levi H. Kiplinger was born February 12, 1832, in i Jackson township, Ashland county, and was the fourth j son of Henry and Elizabeth (Switzer) Kiphnger, who j were natives of Pennsylvania. They moved to Ohio about the year 1825. By trade he was a blacksmith, \ and worked at his trade the greater part of his life, al- i though he combined farming with it. His experience ! was similar to that of all other pioneers of that day. He could remember when the entire cash capital of the community was a half-dollar piece, which was sometimes in his possession, and then in others. In his trade he was j an expert, and was sought out by people far and wide to j do their work. In the yeai 1S72 he died, in his eightieth j year. His wife survived him two years, and died at the ' age of eighty years. Our subject lived with his father until sixteen years of age, when he learned the cabinet j trade, which he worked at for fifteen years, when he ! went into the army, and had the honor of serving under j that gallant commander, Genera! James A. Garfield, j He served with honoi and distinction until he lost his j arm at the battle of Thompson Hill. He went all | through the fight until about four o'clock in the even- ! ing, when the fight had just about closed, when he re- ! ceived the shot that cost him his arm. He received the I wound the first day of May, 1863. A complete record ] of the light is given in a history of the Forty-second | regiment. Mr. Kiplinger was married to Lucinda Dei- ! bier, September 29, 18.53. To them have been born seven children - five boys and two girls. He has led at active life, and since his discharge from the service of his country he started in the mercantile business, which lie has carried on successfully. He has served his county as sheriff one term, he being the first and only Republican sheriff ever elected in the county, carrying the election by the bare majority of four votes. He is an ardent Republican and a staunch supporter of its principles and measures. He served his county as he did his country - with honor and distinction. He has been a faithful > officer, a conscientious and law-abiding citizen, and a ' man who enjoys the confidence and esteem of all his j neighbors and citizens. He is well preserved, and be nm i comfortably situated in a pleasant home, he is freed from the cares and anxiety of business; and he can look back 1 with satisfaction and contentment to his record of the past, which has been full of activity and danger as well i as honor. To men of his character our country owes j a debt of giatitude, and they should ever be held in remembrance for the deeds they have accomplished. Too much cannot be said in their praise. He has been, postmaster of Redham ever since the expiration of. his term as sheriff.

Amos Funk was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, February 5, 1823, and was the oldest son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Funk. They both removed to Wayne county, Ohio, in the year 1 S3 r , where he lived until his removal to Indiana, where the father died in 1873. His son Amos, and the subject of our sketch, moved into Ashland county about the year 1850, Previous to his removal from Wayne county, he was married to Matilda jane Kramer, of Ashland county, May 23, 1844. To him have been born eight children, five of whom are living: Elizabeth, deceased; Benjamin; John, who died in infancy; Christian, who died in infancy; William F., Lewis A., Stanzie F., and Abner W. Mr. Funk's first purchase was twenty acres of land, where he now lives. He has increased his possession now until he is the owner of a tract of one hundred and forty-four acres. Mr. and Mrs. Funk have been consistent members of the Church of God, and have been liberal supporters of the same. Mr. Funk is one of the substantial farmers of Perry township. Pie is a man of a very strong physical organization, and has been able tc endure the groat labors that have been necessary for him to undertake. In connection with his farming, he carried on a saw-mill, which he has operated successfully for twen tv-five years. Mr. Funk generally acts with the Republican party, and is a firm advocate of its measures and principles. For one of his years, he is a well preserved man, and is surrounded by a family of intelligent children, and in a pleasant home.

David Buffenmire, fifth son of Henry and Mary Buffenmire, was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in the yeai 1814, and emigrated to Ohio in 1826, in company with his parents and their family of ten children, coming in a wagon with five horses. Mr. Buffenmire first made a settlement two miles south of Row - burgh, immediately in the woods. Here he soon erected a rude log cabin in which to shelter his little family, and here he began life in earnest. The forest which completely surrounded him was soon made to give way to his determined will. Here Mr. Buffenmire reared his family and remained until the lime of his death in the spring of 1S49. His wife survived him until the year 1867, when she, too, was taken from her earthly borne, leaving seven children. David, the subject of this sketch, cared for his aged mother through her declining years, from and after the death of his father. He was twice married, fust in 1 S35, to Miss Phcbe Ann Meng. by whom he had four daughters: Mary Ann, Amanda, Elizabeth and Annetta. The wife and mother died in the spring of 183S. Mr. BulTenmire married foi his second wife, Miss Sarah Otto. To them have been born five children, three sons and two daughters, as follows: Franklin, Emma, Harvey, E. Stanton, and Martha. Franklin died in infancy, and Fnmia in early childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Buffenmire are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. BulTenmire, by careful management, wise

Elijah Ebert, third son of Joseph and Lean Ebert, i was born in Wayne county, Ohio, in the year 184S, March 11th. He lived with his parents until the time of ! his marriage, in 1 866, to Miss Christiana Sweitzer. The fruit of this union was five childien, four sons and one daughter - Ira, Irvin, Oscar, Alonzo, and Dora D.; all living but Alonzo, who died in early childhood. Mr. j Ebert came to Ashland county in the year 1863, and j located on a farm near Lafayette, where he resided until I the year 1S67, when he came to the town of Lafayette, , and there established himself in the general mercantile j business, making boots and shoes a specialty. Fie is ! one of the enterprising business men of the county; j respected and esteemed. A valiant soldier in the war ! of the Rebellion, he went forth in the discharge of his j duty to his country. In August. 1864, he enlisted with j Captain George Streby, of Wayne county. Fie served j until the war closed, when he was honorably discharged, | and returned to his home in Ashland county, and since j that time his life has been taken up in business pursuits. I

William Maurer was born in Lycoming county, 1 Pennsylvania, April 30, 1813, and was the son of John and Barbara (Rotharmal) Maurer. They removed to Ohio in 1822, and took up a piece of land containing eighty acres, on which they buiit a rude log cabin, where ! they commenced pioneer life, and many are ihe inci- I dents that can he related of these early times that were j common to the lot of the pioneer. Wild game abounded, ! and the forests were filled with deer and other ani- ! mals. The beautiful fields of Perry township, now' j teeming with the rich waving grain, were then covered with a dense forest of trees, out of which must be carved a home for our pioneer settlers. With courage and fortitude they entered upon their work, and to-day their posterity are reaping the benefit of the labors of these hard) old pioneers. The wife and mother j lived to the remarkable age of one hundred years and a I few months. She was a woman of great endurance, re- [ markable for her courage and fortitude, and possessing ! her faculties up to within a few vears of her death. She I was the mother of eight children, five boys and three 1 girls, whom she reared with care. Three only have sur- 1 viveu her - Isaac, who lives in Fremont; Mrs. Jackson, and William, the subject of this sketch, both of whom reside in this county. William Maurer lived with his ! parents until he became a man, and then took it upon himself to care for his aged parents. Now' that they ! have passed away, the dutiful son can look back to it as a duty pleasant to have been permitted him to perform, t He was married to Catharine Gain, a native of Guil- j ford, Franklin county, Pennsylvania, who moved to Ohio in 1872, and settled in Ashland county. Here her father died upon the old homestead, the mother having died before their removal from Pennsylvania. The marriage of Mr. Maurer occurred March 12, 1839. To them were born ft nil children, three boys and one girl - William G., Adam R., John I)., and Mary A., who died when just blosoming into womanhood. 'Phis loss was a severe stroke to the fond parents. She was the onlv daughter, and much beloved by all who knew her. Mr. Maurer's occupation has been that of a farmer, and has followed it successfully. Although he has passed the age allotted to man he is still well preserved, and presents a hearty and rugged appearance, and seems able to withstand many years more the ravages of time. Both Mr. and Mrs. Maurer have been for over thirty -five years consistent members of the German Reformed church, and have been faithful followers of the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. He has never aspired to political position, although he has served his township in various c apacities. Fie has been an honest and industrious man commencing life in poverty, and, after meeting with reverses. he has steadily pursued his course through life, and has now surrounded himself with every comfort necessary to his happiness. The oldest son has been driven to the far west by tbe breaking down of his health. ' Fie is a young man of more than ordinary business abilities, and lias occupied many positions of trust. Mrs. Mauer has been a fond and judicious mother, loving her children as only a mother knows how, and has been a loving companion to her husband for forty-one years. This old couple are pleasantly located in a nice home, and enjoy the esteem and good will of all who know them. He is one of Ashland county's pioneeis.

Arthur Campbell, je., is the oldest son of Atthur and Lydia (Ecker) Campbell, and was born September 2o, 1833, in Perry township. Mr. Campbell comment ed his trade, that of carpenter and joiner, when he was twenty years of age, and has followed it continuously up to the present time (1S80). On December 9, 1856, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Swartz, of this countv. The fruits of this union are eight children, six livin'- : Cassius Clay, Elmer (dead), Minnie May, Clara, lane twin of Laura E., who is dead, Owen Grant, Arthur Herman, and Elizabeth L. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell arc earnest and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a firm advocate of the principles and measures of the Republican party, and his vote is generally cast for the men who represent it. He has been trustee of his township one term, and notwithstanding the township is strongly Democratic, he was elected to fill that office by the aid of Democratic votes, who broke away from party and voted for the man. Mrs Campbell is a careful and judicious mother and loving wife. They are pleasantly situated in a comfortable home near the town of Rowsburgh. Mr. Campbell still continues at his trade, besides cultivating a farm of eighty acres.

John A. Campbell was the only son of John and Agnes Campbell, and was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1S03. He removed to Ohio with his father in 1833, and settled on the farm whore his widow still resides. Previous to his removal to Ohio he was married to Margaret ( lark, of Somerset, Pennsylvania. The year 1849 brought to him a great nfllic tion, in the loss of his father, adopted sun and wife. lie and bis father had never been accustomed to a life on the farm, having devoted their time, while in I'ennsyl- var.ia, to business matters, and, although not understanding much of the manual labor that is common to the lot of a farmer, the father and son carried on tanning extensively. The mother died in i S3 5. There was a. family of six child: on . Ann, Margaret, Isabella, lane, Matilda, and John A., whose name is at the head of tills sketch. The only surviving member of the family is Matilda, who is well preserved and has an astonishing memory for one of her years. She has reached tiie age of seventy-nine, and is a highly esteemed old lady. She ' came from a family noted for their longevity and hardy constitutions. Our subject was married the second time to Mary Jane Hamilton, a native of Green county, Pennsylvania, whose father came to this county in 1S20. j "This event took place November 4, 1S52. To them have been born two children: Josephine M., who mar- ; ried Henry Dorian cl, and Walter H., who resides with ; his mother. Mr. Campbell died June 21, 1866, after a brief ij! ness. He and his wife were earnest, consistent i members oi the Presbyterian church. He was a man j of delicate constitution, of large experience, of a genial and social disposition, a worthy citizen, and highly es- I teemed as a citizen and a Christian man.

Tins' jam in Funk is the oldest son of Arnos and Ma- I tikla Funk, a sketch of whose life will be found else- ! where in this work. Our subject was born May 1, 1847, j in Wayne county, Ohio. At the age of twenty-one, he attended school at Smkhville, and there completed his ' education. Following this, he taught two terms of school | in his home district. After working a part of his father's I farm on shares for three years, he was married to Eliza j E. Foltz, a native of Wayne county. This event oc- j curred April 10, 1873. To them have been born three j children, all boys: Captain Perry, Adcibert K., and

Charles H. Mr. Funk is a young and promising farmer, J of good habits, is industrious, enterprising, and pleas- antly situated in a nice home, and is very happy in ins | family. Upon his place he has put a nice and commodious house, and his farm is well improved. In religious belief, his sympathies are with the Church of God, that - branch of the church best exemplifying Iris view of the Christian religion. In politics lie is a staunch Republican, and an advocate of its measures ; od principles. Mr. Funk devotes his attention to the breeding of a superior grade of stack, making a specialty of the Jleikshire pig. Besides this, he owns a fine stock of sheep, j and devotes sonic, attention to tire raising of grain. He is a fanner of advanced ideas, careful and prudent, and thorough in everything he undertakes. Mr. Funk served j his country during the war a term of four months, going i out to its aid at the early age of seventeen. His children will ever look back with pride at this pan of their : father's career in life. 1 le was a member of the One I Hundred and Sixty-third Ohio volunteer infantry.

S.'MUXf. Sheets .vas born September 9, 1796, in the 1 State of Maryland, and came to Ohio in the year 1805, and settled in Columbiana county, where ho resided until he reached his majority. Soon after arriving at man's j estate he was married to Miss Elizabeth Wolf, in the ; )c.tr to 19. 'fhe same year he moved to Congress,

Wayne county, Ohio, where he lived until the spring >A 1832, when he again moved to Montgomery township, Ashland county, and began settlement immediately m the woods, with no improvements whatever save a lonely rude cabin. By earnest labor and perseverance, Mr. Sheets was soon able to erect a more commodious home in which to place his little family. By economy, industry and good management, he succeeded in acquiring quite a fine property. He died in the year 1872, at the ripe old age of seventy-five years eleven months and twenty three days, leaving a wife and seven children. The wife and mother survived him six years, when she was called away. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sheets were earnest members of the Lutheran church, and strong advocates of the cause of Christ.

Jacois Sheets, fourth son of Samuel Sheets, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, December n, 1829. In 1S32 he came with his parents to Ashland county, and remained with them until the year *86 8. In 1S60 he was married to Miss Etneline Jacoby. He is one of the most substantial farmers of Perry township; is a prominent citizen, respected arid esteemed. He served as trustee for four terms. Both himself and his wife are members of the Lutheran church.

Jacob K ready was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1819, and immigrated to Ohio in the year 1S55, and settled in Perry township, Ashland county, where he purchased a beautiful farm of one hundred ana sixty-nine acres, which he at once set about lo improve. Afterwards, he bought seventy acres, comprising in all two hundred and thirty-nine acres. Twice lie was mat ried. F irst, in the twenty-fourth year of Ins age, to Miss Nancy Musser, by whom he had six children - -three sons and three daughters: Lizzie, May,

Henry, Benjamin, and Frances, one dying in infancy, unnamed. In the year 1851 his companion was taken from him, leaving four affectionate children. Mr. Kready was married again in the year 1855, to Miss Rachel A. Baird, of Adams county. The fruit of this second union was six children - three sons and three daughters: Alikasiah, William Clayton, Laura' F... Edward lb, Tratia Ann, and Samuel F., ail living but Alikasiah and William Clayton. Mr. Kready still lives on the old homestead where he first made settlement.

John P. Smaki.ey .is the youngest son of John and Elizabeth (Brad held) Smalley, and was born on tl:. - place where he now resides, June 28. 1823. His father was a native of New Jersey, and his mother w *s a Virginian by birth. The father was a soldier of the war of 1S12, and endured many of the hardships that were common to the lot of the soldiers of that war. He was married in Jefferson county, Ohio, in the year 1807. He was born in the year 1777. He was one of the early settlers of Ashland county, then Wayne county, corning here as early as the year 1819, when the beautiful fields we now sec in Perry township were covered with >1 dense wilderness. His experience was sunilai. and his hardships the same, as those endured bv tin pionceis of that early day, graphic accounts of v,hi« h wc mad elsewhere in this volume. John i\, the subject of this sketch, lived with his parents until his marriage to Sarah A. Davis, a native of Delaware county, New 1 York. This event took place December 23, 1847. To them have been born eleven children, eight of whom are living: John A., Matthew R., Lindsley H., Frank

E., and Charles A.: McClellan, who died in tally childhood; Sarah E., who died in childhood; Anna M., Har- ; riet E., Lottie and Sanidda, died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Smalley have been earnest, consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church for the past twenty ; years - that branch of the Christian religion best exemplifying their beliefs. He has been recot ding steward for the last nine years. FIc has served his county two terms as county commissioner, and was ?, careful and j faithful officer. Mr. Smalley has, by dint of hard work : and careful management, accumulated a fine property. | Commencing in poverty, he is now surrounded by a nice I family of children and has one of the pleasantest homes in the township. Mr. Smalley is one of Ashland county's ' most' highly respected citizens. He is noted for his careful habits and good judgment in all matters of a j public or business nature. He is spoken of by his j neighbors and citizens as one of Perry township's sub- | stanliai farmers, and is well regarded by all who know him. He has held the office of township clerk nine years in succession, and was land appraiser as far back as i860. He held this position in 1870 and also as- 1 sisted in 1880. He has never aspired to official position, but has been sought cut by his fellow citizens, and the i office has ever sought the man.

b N. McFaddrn, the only son of John and Susan j McFatklen, was born in the year 1837; lie resides with his widowed mother in Perry township. In the year 1877 his father died, leaving two children and a faithful and devoted wife. The subject of our sketch is one of ! the substantia? and enterprising farmers of Perry township. and the owner of a pleasant home.

Thomas Osborn was horn in England, near South- 1 arnpten, in the year 1785, May 27th, and emigrated to Oiiio in the year 1829, and first made a settlement in Perry township, where his widow now resides. In the year 1831, August 181I1, he was married to Margaret Camp- ! bell, a daughter of one of Ashland county's early pioneers, i To them, were born nine children, four sons and five ' j daughters. Their names are as follows: Ann £., Matilda J., Arthur, "William, Margaret, Lydia, Susan, Thomas, and an infant who died, unnamed. Thomas also deceased in early childhood. The husband and parent died in the eightieth year of his age, leaving a kind and devoted wife and seven children. He settled immediately m the woods, and by dint of hard labor, careful management and wise economy, left bis widow nicely provided for. Mr. Osborn was a kind husband ; and an endearing father, and his loss was irreparable. The wife and mother, together with her two daughters, Margaret and Susan, still reside on the old homestead, the daughters caring for their aged mother in hei declining years. For the last tbuty years she has been an earnest member of the Lutheran clinch, and has always been one of its most liberal supporters. At the age of twelve he left Lis home and followed the sea for eight years, when he came to New Jersey, and remained one year, and thence to Pennsylvania, where he lived until the year 1820, when he came to Ohio.

R. V. Smalley, fourth son of Richard and A. Smalley, was born in Montgomery township, Ashland county, in the year 1847. He resided with his parents until the time of his marriage, in the year 1876, to Miss Barbara Jane Goibert. While he is not associated with any church, organization, he is a firm advocate of law and order.

Emanuel Kaufman, the only son of Rudolph and Elizabeth Swartz Kaufman, was born in Wayne county (now Ashland), July 31, 1824. In the year 1822. his father immigrated to the State of Ohio, from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and made settlement on the farm now owned by his son Emanuel, and there resided until the time of his death, on March 24, leaving his only child and a devoted wife. Mrs, Kaufman was married again, February 3, 1828, to Jacob R. Swartz. The fruit of this union was six children - three sons and three daughters: Henry, Elizabeth Ann, Amanda, Catharine,

Owen and Joseph, all living but Henry and Amanda. Emanuel was married, June 10, 1851, to Miss May V\ ebster. To them were born twelve children - six sons and six daughters: Errin C., Henry IV., Emma A., Elmore

P>., David N., Mary E., William $., Delia M., Ora Sarah V., Emanuel G., and one who died in infancy, unnamed. Mr. Kaufman and his wife are both earnest members of the Lutheran church. The names of those who died are: Elmore, who died in early childhood, at the age of seven; Mary, who died at the age of three years; Della, who died in infancy, and Henry, who died just before reaching his majority. Flis loss was deeply felt by the fond parents.

J acob Ecker, third son of Abraham and Elizabeth Eckcr, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, in the year 1S20. T n 1837, he came to Ashland county, then Wayne, in company with his father, and settled in Perry township, residing here until the time of his father's death, November ii, 1S50, his mother surviving until the year 1S72. Abraham Ecker was one of Ohio's early pioneers, coming to the State as early as the yeai 18 iS. He left a family of ten children, the only representatives of the household now living in the county being Mrs. Barbara Bringolf, Mrs. Susan Tolbctt, and Jacob, who resides on a farm adjoining the old homestead. Jacob Ecker was married first to Anna Garver, in the year 1845. To them were born three children, one son and t\u> daughters. Their names are as follows: David Newton, a twin, his twin sister dying in infancy, unnamed, and Mary Elizabeth. David grew to manhood, enlisted in the war of 1861, and never returned, losing his life by disease at Clarksburgh, Tennessee, in 1863. Having always been a dutiful son, his loss was deeply felt by the fond family. Mr. Ecker lost his wife May 14, 1848, and was left with two affectionate Hiildren. September 17, 1S54, he married his second wife, Ann Ellen Brandt. The fruit of this union was six chi! dren, one son and five daughteis: Emma Viola, Nora

Ann, Mary Ellon, Lulu Loretta, Lillie May. and Charles Wesley. Two are deceased, Emma and Lulu, one dying in infancy, and the other in early childhood. Mr. Ecker is one of the most substantial farmers of Ashland county. lie has served repeatedly as treasurer of his township, thus bespeaking for him the confidence of the people. Loth himself and wife are earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and have been among its most liberal supporters. For twenty-four years he operated successfully a fine grist-mill, making a handsome fortune therefrom; but he has now retired, and the old mil! has been torn away.

William Weikal, third son of Daniel and Mary Weikal, was born in Columbia county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1S17. At the age of seven years he accompanied his parents to Venango county, where he resided until the twentieth year of his age, after which he made his home with his brother Samuel until the time of his marriage ^to Miss May Ann Ketner, June 13, 1S41, He then purchased fifty acres cf land, and erected a fine and commodious house, and there began life in earnest. There he lived for a- period of twelve years, when he disposed of his farm to his brother Samuel, and removed three miles distant to a quarter of land owned jointly by himself and his brother, whose interest he afterward bought. Here- he again made, settlement immediately in the woods, with no traces whatever to give evidence of civilization and advancement. By his strong will and .earnest determination to succeed, he soon erected good buildings, and waving fields of grain soon gave evidence that his intentions had been fully executed. Here he reared his family of fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters. Then names are as follows: ]ohn Aaron, David, Isaac Newton, Margaret Malinda, Ellen Jane, Albert K., John Milton, Ann Eliza, Uriah D., Emma Ann, Isa Alice, Hattie May, William F., and Dora, ali of wh >m are living but John A., Isaac Newton, Ann Eliza and Dora. Mr. Weikal immigrated to Ohio in 1-865, and settled in Perry township, where he purchased a farm of two hundred and ten acres, known as the old Row farm. Both himself .and his wife are earnest members of the Evangelical church. Mr. Yv'eikal's family are much scattered, but four umaining at home. .David, the eldest son living, resides in Bettis county, Missouri. Mr. Weikal has always made it a rule in his family, to give to each child on leaving the parental roof, two thousand dollars, which always comes at a time when most needed. Few parents are more deserving of honor and remembrance. Mr. Weikal has other sons in the dill crest western States, whom he has also equally aided. To him hi* children owe a deep 'debt of gratitude. Albert K. is living in the town of Newton, Iowa, following his occupation, that of painter. John M. and Uriah D. are living in Edwards countv, Kansas, where they are- located on good farms.

William 0 ;iun<N, second son of Thomas and Margar. t O.burn, was bom in Wayne (now Ashland) county, September 15. 1839. He resided with his parents until lie attained his majority. it. the spring of 1861, when he enlisted in' the service ot his « otmi;' (or three months,

; and, before the time expired he re-enlisted for a period of three years, serving his full term. He was engaged i in almost every serious engagement, and, with the cx- | ception of several slight injuries, he returned to his j home crowned with all the honor to which the faithful ; arc entitled. In 1867 he was married to Miss Lydia i Lucas. To them have been born six children, viz.:

| The subject of our sketch is the possessor of three sep- ! arate tracts of land, containing in all one hundred and | twenty-three acres. He comes of pioneer stock.

David McConnkll, fourth son of William McCon- ; neli, was born in the State of Pennsylvania, Mercer ; county, January 1 5, 1S13. He emigrated to Ohio in the I year 1S15, in company with his parents, and lived with his father in Wayne county, where he first settled, until : the twenty-third year of his age, when he was married to ! Miss Matilda Firestone. He then rented his father's I farm, which he superintended for three years. Then he i came to Ashland county and purchased a little farm of fifty acres in Perry township and began life in earnest,

I immediately in the woods, with no improvement what- | ever, save a rude log cabin, to give any traces of civiii- - ration or advancement. To Mr. and Mrs. McConnell j were born eleven children, four of whom were born in ; the pioneer home. Through his strong will and earnest | determination the forest was soon made to give way, and | waving fields of grain soon gave evidence that his ivuen- | tions had been fully executed. Here he reared and cdti- I cated his little family, and as Heaven prospered him lie I was able every few year's to add more acres to his pioneer | farm, and to-day has one -of the most pleasant and com : tortable homes in Perry township. The names of his ! children are as follows: James, who lives in Missouri, j Sarah, who lives at home; Rachel 'Flora, who resides m I Seneca county; Nancy, who lives at home; Ann is Shon- | naker, who resides in Seneca county ; John, who is suj perintending the home place; David, who makes his I home in Ashland; Alice Spotts, who lives in Wayne | county; and F ioren.ee, Burr ilia unu Rcoecca, deceased.

! Mr. McConnell is one of the most substantial pioneer ; farmers in the township. Mrs. McConnell is an earnest member of the Lutheran church, and has always been j one of its most liberal supporters, while the husband is j not associated with any church organization. ITc is a j strong advocate of law and order. James enlisted in C the Forty-second regiment, company C, September vy,

I 1861, and served three years under T. C. Bushneli. and | was ir. the fight at Yieksburgh and various other engagements, and was captured by the enemy at Champion Hill and kept in custody for about three weeks, when he : was paroled. He was exchanged about three months j later, when he again joined the army.

David Wkii.kr, youngest child of Joseph and Roi sanna \Y 'oiler, was born in Chestei county, Pennsylvania, m 1S25, and emigrated to Ohio in company with his parents in 1834 They first made a settlement in Wav no j county, where his lather rented for .1 period of five \eus.

in 1S5S or 1859, surviving his wife but eight years, and j leaving a family of ten children. 'The only representatives of the Wei lor family residing in the county are Mrs. Sarah Van Nest, who resides in Rowsburgh, and David, the subject of our sketch, who lives one mile west of Rowsburgh. David purchased the farm where we now | find him, in the year 1856, and he at once set about improving his home. In 1S49 he was married to Miss i Anna F.betly. The fruit of this union was six children, two sons and four daughters, viz.: Tillitha J., George IV'., Ida May, William Sherman, i .ora E., and Mary F. Those living are Fora and Mary, the others having died in infancy. Mr. Weiler is one of the most substantial farmers of Terry township, and is a worthy and respected citizen. He has served in the various township 0 dices, j thus bespeaking for him the full confidence of the people. His wife died in the summer of 1-879. Mr. Weiicr j was one of the valiant soldiers of the Rebellion, serving . in company I, cl the One Hundred and Sixty-third regi- ' nrent, one hundred days men.

Richard Smau.ky was the eighth child and fifth son j of Richard and Catharine (Eraniond) Smalley. The j father was a native of New Jersey, and the mother of [ Virginia. Their fust settlement in Ohio was in J -iTerson J county, where our subject was born. They moved into - Ashland county about the year 1820. and settled on the ; farm which is still in the possession of their son, Rich- ! ard. A half-section of land was his first purchase, on : which he built a log cabin and commenced his pioneer ; life in earnest. At this time, the now beautiful fields of j Perry township were a dense wilderness, and it took j courage and a brave heart to face the hardships they had to undergo. Our subject left borne before reaching j his' majority, and worked as a farm hand for Captain An- j drews, of Ashland, continuing at this ten or fifteen years. Then he bought a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, near Olivesburgh. After making several purchases of land, and as often changing his residence, he was martied' to Ard ilb. Vantilburg, of this county, in the year 1840. To them have been horn nine children, five of whom are living. Their names are as follows: Henry

C., who was a soldier in the hundred-day service; John W., who was a brave soldier, and died in St. .Louis in the service of bis country, and now lies lurried in his na live county; Daniel, who was a soldier, and was killed at Athens, his remains now lying somewhere in the 11 sunny south," in an unknown, but not forgotten, grave, his body never having been found; Richard V.; Jacob, who died in infancy; Silas \V. ; Dr. Benjamin In; one, an infant, unnamed; and William F, Two only live at home - William and Silas. Although not members of any church organization, Mr. and Mrs. Smalley are peaceloving and law-abiding citizens. By dint of hard work, industry, and a wise economy, Mr. Smalley has risen from a poor man to be one of the thriftiest and most substantial farmers of Terry township. Iloth Mr. and Mrs. Smalley come from old pioneer stock, and to them posterity will look with mingled pleasure and pride for the result* they have achieved.

arine Bringolf, was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1824. He came to Ohio in 1846, and settled in Ashland county, and for the first twelve months pursued his trades of blacksmith and carpenter. He then commenced clerking, which he followed for a period of two years, after which he engaged in farming, which he followed for ten years. At this time he began the practice of dentistry, which he followed successfully for another decade. He then settled in Rowsburgh, where we now find him, and erected a handsome and substantial home and business rooms, in which he engaged in the retail grocery business. He is also postmaster, which appointment he received in August, 1879. On July 14, 1847, he was married to Miss Barbara Ecker, To them were born two children, a son and a daughter, Joseph E. and Deborah A. The daughter died in early childhood, at the age of four years. Our subject is one of the prominent and substantial business men of Perry town-, ship. Both himself and his wife are earnest members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Bringolf has served his township two terms as justice of the peace, two terms as clerk, and two years as treasurer, thus showing that he enjoys the confidence of the people for his faithful discharge of the 1 1 usts bestowed upon him.

Adam Smith, son of Henry and Leah Smith, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, May 3, 1831, and came to Ashland in the year 1846 with his pnrems. lie has been a resident of the county ever since, with the exception of about three years that he spent in California. He was twice married; first, on July 18, 1859, to Elizabeth Richards, daughter of Wesley and fane Richatds, who was born in Wayne county, July 4, 1840 The fruit of this union was seven children, as follows: Loren C, Leah L, Willis j., Lewis H., John W., Martin R., and Nora E.. all or whom arc living. Mrs. Smith died July 9, 1877. M.. Smith was married July 30, 1879, the second time, to Miss Jennie Pickard, second child of John and Mary A. I'ickard, born November i f>, 1850. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith ate members of the Methodist Episcopal church. When Mr. Smith came to Ashland county the farm lie now owns was all woods. Mr. Smith served in the office of trustee of Troy township one term. When Mr. Smith went to California he went by the way of New Yotk; from New York he went to Aspimvall; from there cicsscd the isthmus to Panama; from there to Gargonia, Mexico: and from there to San Francisco, and then to Sacramento, and took the steamer up the river to Red bluff, in Chasm county, and from there 10 Trinity county, and footed i: fort) miles over the mountains to work in the mines. He remained there three years and four months, and by this time he had made a good start and returned home.

Et.isha T. Phelps, sixth child of Elisha and Weighty j Phelps, was born in New York State, May 6, 1S04. About the year 1848 he emigrated to Lorain (now Ash- 1 land.,/ county, Ohio, and was a resident of Ashland county up to the time of his death, which occurred j November 5, 1867, at the age of sixty-three years and six' months. The subject of our sketch was married to 1 Miss Jane Kniffin, who was born in Ulster county, New i York, July 4, 181 r, and was married February 3, 1831. j The fruit of this marriage was three children - Charles | W./deorge W., and John 1)., all living. Mrs. Phelps is j still on the faim, which is cultivated by her gon, John D. j Phelps. She is an earnest member of the Methodist 1 Episcopal church, and is one of its most liberal sup- j porters.

George W. Bowerize, second child of Christian and ! Elizabeth IS owe rise, was born in Frederick City, Mary- | (and, November 15, iSrS, and emigrated to Richland j (now Ashland,) county, Ohio, with his father, about the j year 1829. Mr. Bowerize's sr., was the thirteenth family of old Orange. The township was all in woods at that j lime, and running full of wild deer. Mr. Bowerize I moved to Troy township, December 18, 1843, and has j been a resident of the township ever since. October j 17, 1844, he was married to Eve A. Siober, daughter of Jacob and Catharine Stober, who was born in Lebanon ; county, Pennsylvania, April 31, 1821. The fruit of this | marriage was nine children - William W., Ephraim C., : Louisa K., George H., Sarah E., John F., Eliza E, j Hiram J., and Charles C.; ail living. At present four j of the sons and one daughter are still at home. Both j Mr. and Mrs. Bowerize are members of the German \ Refoimed church.

Joseph L. Parker, eldest child of Josiah and Eiiza- j beth Parker, was born in Westchester county, New Work, 1 May 10, 1795. March it, 1814, he was married to ! Miss Eunice Phelps, daughter of Elisha and Weighty 1 Phelps, who was born in Seneca county, New York, No- j vember 23, 1797. To them were born eleven children: j Wesley, Ccoleous F., Nelson, Charlotte, Mary A., Julie ; A., Elisha, Josiah, Hannah, Samuel,, and Nathaniel. Of j these, four arc dead and seven living. About two years 1 after the subject of our sketch was mairied, he moved j to Pennsylvania, and remained in the State about four J years. From there he moved to Columbiana county, in ! the year 1825, and from Columbiana county he moved to Mahoning county, then i'rumbu!!, and thence to Ash- j land in the year 1832, and has been a resident of the county ever since. Both Mr. and Mis. Barker are earn- j est. members in the Methodist Episcopal church.

John Barmen ter, jk., second child of John and j Sally Parmcnter, was born in Cortland county, New York, June 4, 1814. In the year 1S36 he emigrated to Wayne county, Ohio, with his father, and remained there until the year 1852, when he moved to Richland count)', and remained there two years, and in 1854 moved to ' Ashland count), where he has since resided. February 28, j 8 j 3, he was married to Miss Sarah, daughter of John and Rachel McDonald. To them have been born eight children: Frances E., John 1)., Rachel A, Will- 1 iam Z., Lancaster W., Mary C., Linneus C., and one who died in infancy. The children have all left the parental roof but one, Linneus C. Mrs. Parmcnter is an earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

E. C. Branih.uerv, son of Abraham and Sarah. Bran debery, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, August 2S, 1831, and removed to Ashland county in October, 1834, with his father, where he has ever since lived. January 31, 1855, he was married to Miss Elizabeth. Bailey, daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Bailey, who was born in Clearcreek township, Ashland county, February 13, 1838. To them have been born six children, as follows : Mary L., Albert E.. Ailelha A., Gertrude, Elias,

Q. Yh, all of whom are living but one, Mary L., who died at the age of four weeks. Mr. and Mrs, Brandebery are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. The subject of this sketch started out in the world with nothing, and by hard work, wise economy, and careful management he is the possessor of a good farm.

Cornelius Bishop, second child of John and Catharine Bishop, was born in Orange township, Ashland county, Ohio, July 16, 1821. In 1845 he njjpved from Orange to Sullivan township, and remained there twelve years, and in the year 1858 he came to Troy township, where he has since resided. August 21, 1845, he was married to Miss Sarah Hazel, daughter of Hugh and Ruth Hazel. To them were born five children, as follows: Mary J., Louisa, Albert W., Ida and Tolm. Two of the children are still at home, two are residents of Troy township, while Albert Yvk is a minister of the gospel in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop are members of ^ the- United Brethren church. The subject of our sketch is one of the prominent farmers of his township, and has at various times been elected to township offices. He is a class-leader in the churcl^iind superintendent of the Sunday-school.

At.v.'n Crittenden, son of Medad and Sarah Crittenden, was born in Euggles township, Ashland county, Ohio, October 1, 1855, and moved into Troy township in 1877, where he now lives. February 7, 1877, he was married to Miss Ida E. Ford, daughter of Iaban and Sarah Ford. They have one child, Sarah A., burn March 18, 1878. Both Mr and Mrs. Crittenden are members in the church, Mr. Crittenden belonging to the Congregational and his wife to the Methodist Episcopal church.

Joel Bruce, oldest child of Josiah and Betsey Bruce, was born in Windsor county, Vermont, February 1 A 1815. In the year 1 S3 7 he removed to Ashland county. Ohio, and in 1838 settled in Troy township, lie was married twice; the first time to Caroline Smith, Yugust 24, 1S36. To them were born two children, Mary M. and Aldcn. Mrs. Bruce died in October, i860 For a second wife he married Mrs. Julia A. Jacobs, widow ot 1 1 iram lambs, September 5, 1807. A short time alter he settled in Troy township, he was elected to the office of constable, in that township, and served in that cap.;, ilv for nine years. Afterward he served live wars as trustee. During his sei vice as unstable, in: bcium.e accustomed to auctioneering goods, and followed that

C.;D. Fair, son of Jacob and live Fair, was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, February 17, r S a 5 , and moved to Holmes county, Ohio, with his father about | the year 1832. About 1S50, he came to Ashland county, and has been a resident of the county ever since. February 7, 1S47, he was married to Sarah Richard, daughter of David and Nancy Richard, who j ^vas born in Holmes county, February 7, 1829. To j them were born twelve children, as follows: Jacob \V., :

Susan, Israel, Margaret, Sarah J., Daniel R., George W., 1 James M., Nancy E., Jonah IT., Harvey YY, and one . who died in infancy. Susan and Margaret are also ! dead.

George Beck, son of Leonard Beck, was born in the province of New Brunswick, February 24, 1815, and emigrated to Harrison county, Ohio, with his mother, five sisters, and two brothers, about the year 1830, and, 1 in 18.47, removed to Sullivan township, Ashland county, i where lie remained until 1865, when he removed to the : farm where he now lives, in Troy township. He was married December 2b, 1839, to Miss Delilah Miller, daughter of Peter and Catharine Miller, who was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, December 16, 1817. To them were born eight children, viz.: Martha J., William IT., Titus F., David, George, Mary E , Eli/a C., Oilie S., ! and Enoch G., but five of where are now livinsr. William, the oldest son, died in the service of his country, i having been a member of company K, One Hundred and Forty-second regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry. ' Both Mr. and Mrs. Peck are members of the United Brethren church,

Oriando Crittenden, son of Medad and Sarah j Crittenden, was born in Ruggles township, Ashland ; county, February 18. 1849. He moved to Troy township December 2, 1S69, and has been a resident of the i county ever since. He was married to Miss Ellen J. Stratton, daughter of Alexander and Isabelle Stratton, ; July 1, 1869. !o them were bom two children- - Wanda E. and Immer O. - both living.

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John7 If. Et-dridok, son of Henry and M. Eldridge, was born in Jackson township, Ashland county, December 9, 1840. He was married to Lucy A. Matthews, oldest c hild of < hosier C. and Elizabeth Matthews, October i2, 1865. He was a soldier in the late war, in battery 1 >, First Ohio veteran volunteer light artillery, for four years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Samuel Perry, son of Jacob and Elizabeth A. Bony, was born in Jackson township, .Ashland county. Decern 0, 1823, and has always resided there. He was married to Miss Maiinda Shutt, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Shutt, February 27, 1851. They have had nine children, as follows: Lure, Newton, Myrtle C.,

Margaret C., Olive J., Alma M., Charles Y., Franklin W., and one who died in infancy. Margaret died at the age of twelve years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Berry are earnest members in the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Berry has held the offices of treasurer and trustee of Jackson township three terms each.

Samuel Richer, son of Abraham ana Esther Richer, was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, November 21, 1830. He came to Wayne county, Ohio, with his mother, in the year 1852, and there remained until the year 1856^ when he removed to Ashland county, and remained in the county two years. He then moved to Medina county, remaining there five years, and in the year 1861 moved back to Ashland county, to the farm where he now lives. Pic was married to Miss Mary J. Keller,' August 16, 1854. The fruit of this union was six children: William A., Quincy L., Ida F.. Salena J., and two who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Richer are both earnest members in the Methodist Episcopal church.

Benjamin Buzzard, son of Jacob and Hannah Buzzard, was born in Center county, Pennsylvania, March 8, jSi6, and in the year 1840 moved to Wayne county. Ohio. January 12, 1S45, ^,c 'vas 'married i0 Miss Mary Mcllinger, third child of George and Catharine Mel linger, who was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, November 26, '822, and came to Ohio, Wayne county, with her parents, when at the age of four vent*. Air. and Mrs. Buzzard are members of the Brethren crunch.

Jacoij Km.iNGER, son of Jacob and Barbara Kiplinger, was born in Pence valley. Pennsylvania. March 22, 1S0S. and emigrated to Ashland county, Ohio, in about the year 1S24, and setteled on the farm where his son Emanuel now lives. In the fall of 7832 hr was married to Lizzie Keen, daughter of John Keen, sr. The fruit of this union was seven children - Polly, Emanuel. John, Rebecca, Hannah, and two who died in infancy. Polly, John and Rebecca are also dead. Emanuel was born February 5, 1840, and has lived in Ashland county since bis birth, with the- exception of about eight months, that he lived in Medina county, Ohio. Emanuel Kii linger was married August 23, 1866, to Miss Peggy A. Landis, daughter of Samuel and Christinie 1 and is. who was born in Ashland county, Jackson township, Dr.-ember 28, 1845. They have had seven children - Ida i'.., Alice I,., Christina E., Rosa J., Viola M., Charlie and Harvey E., all living but Alice and a baby who died in infancy. Although Mr Kiplinger is a member of no church, lie is a strong advocate of law and order.

Michael .Stentz, son of Philip and Polly Strut -, was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1S2S, and came to Wayne county, near Wooslei with land county to the i'ann where he now lives. March 18, - 183 lie was married to Miss Mary Robertson, daughter i of S.'muei and .Alice Robeitson. The fruit of this I union was nine children - John R., Alice M., James F., ! Filer. J., Florence J., Denton IF, Cela and two who j died in infancy. Florence also died March 25, 1864, | aged two years. Roth Mr. and Mrs. Stents are members j in the Methodist Episcopal church.

David Esin, r. man, son of Joseph and Margaret Esh- | leman, was h.orn in Wayne county, Ohio, February 24, j \1S43, came to Ashland county in 1864, and has lived in j this county ever since, with the exception of about six ! years that he lived in Wayne and Forain counties. He j was married June 2c, 1867, to Harriet, daughter of j Samuel and Christena Landis, who was bom in Ashland i county, June 5, 1848. They had six children, viz. : j Roselia M., Christena, Loveuia E., Sophronia G., Ai- j berta, and one who died in infancy. Christena is also | dead.

Eivj Hbu.SEWOi.bER, son of Michael and .Martha ' Householder, was born in Huntingdon county, Pennsyi- ; van::.. May 21, 1815. In April, 1848, he came to Ash- j land county, where he has since resided. 'Twice Ire has j been married , his first wife was Hester Hamer, widow j of William Hamer, to whom he was married in March, I 183 6. The fruit of this marriage was five children: | Mary A., Michael A., Abrah.an, Caroline and Oliver. M-r. Householder lost his first wife July 27, 1864. The ! second time he was married August 17, 1 SC 5, to Mar- 1 garet J. Patterson,, daughter of James and Barbara Patterson, who was bom in Westmoreland county, Pennsyi - nia. April 28. 1822. Both himself and wife are members of the Pre.il/ytetian church.

James F. Cii a-i , only -on of Seth Chase, was bom in bunk county, Ohio, October ro, 1824. Nine years alter the death oi Ins fattier lie removed to Ashianu living, and Franklin, deceased. Mrs. Chase is a member of the German Reformed church. Mr. Chase has held the office of treasurer of Jackson township two years, and has served as school director for twenty-live years; and he says that in the last ten years he has had an estate on his hands continually, showing the confidence people have in him.

Michael Bowk us, son of -Ulrich Bowers, was horn in Gei many March 25, 1814, and was but four years old when his father died. In 1830 he left Germany and settled in New York State, where he remained eighteen months. From there he moved to Columbiana count)', Ohio, and' remained there six years. Then he moved to Wayne county, and lived there twelve years. From there lie removed to Ashland county, in 1852, where he now lives. Both himself and wife are members of the German Reformed church.

Jacob Fast, son of Martin Fast, was born in Ashland county, Ohio, September 12, 182.x, and is living on the homestead at this writing. Mr. Fast was married twice, his first wife was Elizabeth 1'iice, to whom he was mairied September 7, 1848. To them were born four children, as follows: Irene T., Joseph E., Mary S.: Samuel C : all of whom arc living but Samuel C. Mr. East married, for his second wife, Melissa M. Burlingame, July 20, 5865. The fruit of ibis marriage was two chii dren- - Edwin F. and Cora E. Mr. and Mrs. Fast are members of the Disciple church. Mr. Fast lias held the office of justice of the peace since 1852, with the exception of one term.

John Keener, jr., was the first son of John Keener, sr., and was born in Pennsylvania, December 5. jSoi. In April, 1020. he came to Ashland county with his father, and settled in Mohican township, and iti 5828 moved to Jackson township. He has been twice married. First to Margaret Worst, on October ifi, 1S28. The fruit ot this m a triage was twi Ive children, six living, and six dead. He was married the second time to Sarah Fast, on the eighteenth day of February, 1872. M ; . and Mrs. Keener are both members of the Disciple church. Mr. Keener has held the office of constable and supervisor of Jackson township for several years

JosEi'K Weikei., son of Daniel Weikel, was born in Venango county, Pennsylvania, February 25, 1829. On January 2, 1 866, in: came to Jackson township, Ashland county, to the place whole he now lives. On October 25, 1849, he married Margaret Long, in Venango, Pennsylvania. The fruit of this marriage was nine children - Henry T., Mary J., Margaret M , George \V., Joseph A , Leah F.., Emma, Joseph V. four of whom survive Mary J., George \V., Emma, and Joseph \. being dead. Mr and Mrs. Weikel are both members of the 1 van , iical Association.

county, Pennsylvania, February -'5, 1823. In April, 1833, tie removed to Wayne county, Ohio, with his par ents.-' In the year 1858, lie left Wayne county and came to Ashland county, to the farm where he now lives. On the twenty-fifth of March, iSsS, he was married to Miss Mary 15. Gout The fruit of this marriage was three children : John, Melissa, and jane - all living. Mr.

and Mrs. May are both members of the Disciple church. With a little assistance from his father, hard work, and careful management, Mr. May has got as well improved ^ farm as you will find one in Ashland county.