Clark County, Ohio - The whole text, 1881 (part 11 of 20)

of pioneers. Raised a large family, most of whom are deceased or moved to other States. Mr. MeCnddy's father was a tanner by trade, and had a yard and carried on the business in Springfield a number of years; subsequently sold out and purchased a farm in Harmony Township, to which he removed, and, in addition to his farming, conducted a tannery on his farm. The subject of this sketch learned the house-carpenter's trade when a boy, and subsequently carried on business here a number of years, but, on account of injuries, abandoned his. trade, and was afterward engaged in the lumber trade here about ten years. Then became connected with A. Cavileer (since deceased), in his present business. Since the decease of his partner, in 1879, he has continued the business alone. His stock of stoves includes all desirable styles, and his reliability, with the well known reputation of the house, secures a large trade. He makes a specialty of tin spouting, employs experienced workmen, and is doing a large business in this line. He married, in 183d, Miss Rachel, daughter of Charles Cavileer, who was one of the most enterprising business men of early days, whose residence was at tho northwest corner of East High and Spring streets, where his widow, now 85 years of age, with her three unmarried, daughters, now resides. From this union Mr. McCuddy has one son - William H. , who is now assistingin the store. It will be seen that both Mr. and Mrs. McCuddy are descendants of prominent pioneer families, and Air. McCuddy is an active business man and enterprising citizen, and takes pleasiuv in assisting to secure a history of the events and circumstances with which his ancestors were connected.

PHINEAS P. MAST, agricultural implement manufacturer, Springlield. To do justice to P. P. Mast's position in ihis city and his relation to its people and interests, would require more space than we can devote to one person. The had four brothers and three sisters: of the brothers, Joseph K., John E. and Ephraim M. are living near TJrbana on the old family homestead; Isaac N. died Nov. 1 , 1871, of an illness, the origin of which is attributable to exposure while in the army during the civil war. In 1850, on the anniversary of his birthday, Mr. Mast married Miss Anna M. Kirkpatrick, and after the death of his brother Isaac, he adopted his three daughters, Belle, Lizzie N. and Florence. Mr. Mast remained with his father on the farm until he attained his majority, except when absent at school. He taught school one winter and then entered the Ohio Wesleyan Uni versify, graduating in 1840, having in the meantime given especial attention to the scientific and Biblical courses. The year after graduating, he married, as has been stated. The six years prior to his coming to Springfield, in 1850, were spent partly on the farm and partly trading in grain and various sorts of produce. After locating in Springfield, he formed a copartnership with John H. Thomas in the winter of 1856 and .1857, for the manufacture of agricultural implements, which continued until the fall of 1871, when he bought Mr. Thomas' inter*: .T, and organized the joint-stock company of P. P. Mast A Co., now grown to be a power among similar institutions; a detailed description of which will be found in the historical part of this work. Five years ago, he founded another branch for the manufacture of wind engines, pumps, lawn mowers and plows, under the name of Mast, Foos A Co. On June 1, 1879, he, in connection with J. S. Crowell and T. J. Kirkpatrick (his nephew), bought out the Farm and Fireside interest, subscription list and good will from his manufacturing firm, and thus inaugurated under the name o'f P. F. Mast & Co.

, (P. P. M., capitalist: J. S. Crowell, manager; T. J. K., editor), a semi-monthly agricultural journal, that under Mr. Crowell's peculiar and energetic management, has grown to be the most extensively read and circulated agricultural journal in the United States, a detailed description of which will be found in its proper place. Two years since, he visited California, and while AYest made several mining investments, some in new, undeveloped mines, and others in mines that had been worked but imperfectly. In three of the latter, the "Baudarita," "Martin & Wa-lling's," and " Bower Cave," he is putting a great deal of dead work for the purpose of much more thorough development; for example, in one he is making a tunnel of 1,550 feet. These mines are in the Ooltervillo District, Mariposa Co.. Cal., and promise rich yields. Mr. M. is and has been for years thoroughly identified and intimately associated with all of Springfield's best interests. The history of Clark County without adequate mention of him would be like the plav of "Hamlet" with "Hamlet" omitted. AY hen we say Springfield's best interests, "best'* is meant in its fullest sense - its manufacturing, banking and church interests; its Government improvement and general progress; and is a member of the City Council from his ward. He has always practiced and advocated temperance, and been the mainstay of Methodism in the city. He recently started a subscription for a new (Fourth) Methodist Church (St. Paul's), with 816.000. The edifice is nearly completed, and will far exceed any other of the twenty-five churches of Springfield in its -appearance, capacity, finish, style, architectural beauty and appointments, and in this enterprise he is the father and controlling spirit. Mr. Mast is also the originator and supporter of another most laudable Christian enterprise, that has doubtless accomplished more real good in a direction greatly out of the reach of the church proper, than any other similar institution in Springfield. AVe allude to Grace Chapel, on the AYest Side, established eight years ago, some what under the auspices of the Central Church, but not at all sectarian in the distribution of its benefits. Mr. Mast's father died on the old farm, in February,

1881, at tlie ripe age of 87. His mother died in February, 1880; and tlie subject of this sketch, although 55, shows few signs of advancing years, save gray hair and beard, and with a frank, open, pleasing countenance and clear eye, is a -living illustration of a temperate, well-ordered life.

JOHN T. MAY, shoemaker and toll-gate keeper, Springfield. John T. May, son of James and Jane (Terrode) May, was born in Springfield, this county. Oct. 18, 1827; he lived at home attending school until 34 years of age, when lie began the trade of boot and shoe making, and has worked at said trade ever since; and during all that time there has never been a week that he was out of work. In 1862, he moved to his present residence to take charge of the toll-gate on the Springfield and TJrbana Pike, and has faithfully and honorably discharged said duty to all concerned, and will no doubt continue to do so. He was married, Xov. 7, 1852, to Margaret Hammond, daughter of William and Nancy (Rayner) Hammond. They have had seven children, three of whom are living, viz., Charles O., Effie A. and Irene. Charles was married, Dec. *2, 1880, to Ada Seifers. Mr. May's parents were both born and raised and were married on the Guernsey Island, which is located in the English Channel. They came to America in 1816, and to Clark Co., Ohio, in 1817, where they lived the remainder of their natural lives. The mother departed this life in 1864, and the lather in 13CC. Mrs Wny (John T A wife), was born in England Sept. 20, 1828; came to America with her parents in 1880, and to Clark Co., Ohio, in 1832. Mr. May was Director of: the Clark County Infirmary four successive years. He has lived a good, congenial life, always looking at the bright side of everything. His father was a cooper by trade, and carried on business in Springfield.

JAMES MEEXACH. f irmer; P. O. Springfield. He is the son of William and Sarah (Barr) Meenaeli, and was born in this county in 1809. His father lived to the advanced age of 89 years, and his mother to 84 years. The Meenachs were originally from Scotland, and the Barrs from Ireland. James lived with his parents until 21 years old, when he was married to Harriet, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Wolfe. She is a sister of Samuel Wolfe. Immediately after his marriage, he rented a farm and began for himself. They had born unto them four children - -William H., Joseph J., James Milton and Sarah E. William was a member of the 176th O. Y. A, and died in 1866, of disease contracted in the army. James died quite young. Joseph, at the age of 18 years, enlisted in the 94th O. Y. I., and was taken prisoner in Kentucky; after about one month's imprisonment, he was paroled and afterward discharged on account of his health; and when the 100-daysmen were called out, re- enlisted and served with them. He was married, on Christmas Day, 1877, to Louisa Butler, daughter of William O. and Elizabeth (Miller) Butler. They have two children - both girls. Sarah E. was married, on Christmas Day, IS78, to William H. Butler, brother of Joseph's wife. William Meenach, the father of James, located in this county in the spring of 1807. He served in the war of 3 Si 2, and received one-quarter section of land for his services.

JOHX C. MILLER, Probate Judge, Springfield. Judge Miller comes of a pioneer family; is a son of Reuben Miller, who came to Clark County in 1812, he then being a boy of 15 years of age, with his father. Rev. Robert Miller, who was a pioneer local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, and known over a large region of country, his residence being in Moore - field Township, where he owned a section of land, and where Reuben grew to manhood, and married Mary, daughter of Samuel Hedges, of Berkeley Co., Ya.; she left her parents in Yirginia and came to Champaign County with her brother, Jonas Hedges, who settled just over the line in Champaign County and adjoined Mr. Miller's land in this county; after their marriage, Mr. Miller farmed and taught school for a time, and subsequently became a county officer and removed to Springfield, where he continued to fill important offices for several years, as will be seen by reference to the body of this work, and continued to reside in Springfield until 1875, when, his wife having deceased Jan. 2, he went to Keokuk, Iowa, and resided with- his only surviving daughter, Mrs. it. B. -Ogden, until his decease, which occurred Oct. 3, 1879; his remains were brought to Springfield and interred in Fern Cliff Cemetery. He had a family -of five sons and two daughters,, of whom four sons and one daughter survive - D. B. Miller, M. D., of Covington, Ivy.; John C.; Commander J. X. Miller, of the United States Xavy; and Henry R. and Mrs. R. B. Ogden, of Keokuk, Iowa. The subject of this sketch was born in Springfield April 13, 1884; he received rudimentary training in the district school, and finished his school days at the Ohio Conference High School; learned the printer's art, and uit 18 began the study of law, under the direction of the Hon. Samuel Shellabarger; was admitted to practice in April, 1S55, and, in the fall of the same year, having spent the spring and summer in the West looking up a location, commenced the practice of his profession in Springfield. In 1801, be was elected Mayor of the city, .and in the fall of the same year was elected Prosecutor for Clark County, and held the latter office five years ; was City Solicitor from 1869 to 1876, when he resigned to enter upon the duties of Probate Judge, to which he had been elected the previous October, and which he continues to discharge with credit to himself and satisfaction to the people. He married, Oct. 4, i860, Miss Marianna T., daughter of James R. Hoglen, of Dayton; from this union have been born two children - Robert J. and Ella C.

JOSEPH X. MILLER, United States . Xavy; son of Reuben Miller, and grandson of Rev. Robert -Miller, pioneers of Clark County; was born in Springfield, Ohio, Xov. 22, 1836; after passing the required examination, was appointed an Acting Midshipman at the Xaval Academy, Annapolis, Md., Oct. 1, 1851; in February, 1852, was advanced one year, and was graduated Xo. 3 of his class in June, 1854, having made two summer cruises in the practice ship Preble, in 1852 and 1853; from Sept. 1, 1854, to Sept. 20, 1856, served on board the United States flag-ship Independence, in the Pacific Squadron; Xov. 22, 1856, passed his final examination, and was warranted as a Passed Midshipman in the nivy; from Feb. 20, 1857, to Oct. 26, 1858, was an assistant in the department of Ethics and English Studies at the Xaval Academy; was warranted as Master in the navy Jan. 22, 1858; from Xov. 2, 1858, to Sept. 24, 1860, served on board the United States ship Preble in the Paraguay expedition, and in the Home Squadron; assisted in the capture of the steamers Gen. Miramon and Marquis do la Habana, oft' Vera Cruz, Mexico, on March 6. 1S60; was -commissioned as Lieutenant in the navy Feb. 19, i860; was assistant in the department of Ethics and English Studies at the Xaval Academy from October, 1860, until the breaking-out of the rebellion in April, 1861, when he was detached and ordered to the brig- Pern , fitting out in Xew York; the vessel was employed on the blockade, and captured the privateer Savannah, off Charleston, June 3, 1861 ; the Savannah was the first privateer captured in the war; in Xovember, 1861, was transferred to the United States steamer Cambridge as Executive Officer, and was in the action when the Cumberland and Congress were destroyed by the Merrimac, on March 12, 1862; in May, 1862, was trans f erred to the practice ship John Adams, and in August was detached, on application, for active service; was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the navy July 16, 1862; from September, .1.862, to June, 1863, served on board the ironclad Passaic as Executive Officer, and was present at the naval attack on Ft. McAllister March 3, 1863, and the attack on Ft. Sumter April 7, 1863; in June, 1863, was assigned to duty with Admiral Gregory in Xew York, super-in- tending the construction of ironclads; in September, 1803, was ordered as Executive Officer of the United States steamer Sacramento, and in November was transferred to the ironclad Sangamon, on the blockade off Charleston; in April, 1804, was transferred to the command of the ironclad Nahant, and in May, 3804, was engaged in an attack on Ft. Sumter; in July, 1804, was detached from the Nahant and granted sick leave; in August, 1804, was ordered to the ironclad steamer Monadnoek, and was present in both attacks on Ft. Fisher, Dec. 24 and 25, 1864, and Jan. 13, 14 and 15, 1805; in February, 1865, was detached from the Monadnoek and ordered to the Naval Academy as head of the department of Seamanship; commanded the practice ship Marion during the summer cruise of 1865; was detached from the Marion on Sept. 30, 1865, and was assigned to duty at the Naval Academy as head of the department of Ethics and English Studies; in September, 1867, was detached from the Naval Academy and ordered to the United States steamer Powhatan, South Pacific Squadron; served in that vessel in the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico until Jan. 5, 1870, when he was detached and placed on leave; was commissioned as a Commander in the United States Navy Jan. 25, 1870; was ordered on duty at the New York Navy Yard in February, 1870, and in April, 1870, was detached and ordered to the South Pacific Squadron as Chief of Staff; in February, 1871, was assigned to the command of the United States steamer Ossifer, in addition to the duties as Chief of Staff; in December,- 18*2, was detached from the Ossifer, and placed on waiting orders; in January, 1873, was ordered as Executive Officer of the naval station at Newr London, and in February, 1873, was transferred to the Hydrographic Office at Washington as Assistant Rvdrographer; in November, 1873, was ordered to command the ironclad Ajax, which joined the fleet at Key West, assembled in anticipation of difficulty with Spain: in June, 1874. was detached from the Ajax and again assigned to duty as Assistant Hvdrographer; in August, 1875, was detached from the Hydrographic Office and ordered to command the United States steamer Tuscarora; ran a line of deep sea soundings with that vessel from the Sandwich Islands to Fiji Islands and Australia; in September, 1876, was detached from the Tuscarora and placed on leave; in December, 1876, was ordered as Assistant to the Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks; in March, 1877, was detached from the Bureau of Yards and Docks and ordered as Inspector of the Eleventh Lighthouse District, which embraces Lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior; on Oct. 1, 1880, was detached from lighthouse duty and ordered on special duty at the Naval Department, Washington, D. C., and is at present on that duty. Commander Miller was promoted to a Captaincy in May, 1881.

BOSS MITCHELL, retired manufacturer, Springfield. The subject of this sketch is one of the most remarkable instances of self-made men; he has, by his own talents and his personal industry, become one of the most wealthy and influential of our citizens; has, by mere integrity of character and skillfulness in labor, risen from poverty to wealth - from obscurity to prominence. He is the son of James B. and Cynthia (Gowdy) Mitchell; born Nov. 14, 1824, in Landis* burg, Perry Co., Penn.; he came with his parents to Dayton, Ohio, in May, 1836; in 1838, he came to what is now called Woodbury, in this county; in February, 1840, to Medway; in February, 1840, to Hertzler's; in 1852, to Springfield; in September, 1854, to Lagonda, where he became assistant book keeper, and, two years after, bookkeeper in the Lagonda Works; he then became a special partner, and, after two years, a regular partner. After twenty - six years' connection with the establishment, he retired, in November, 1880, in order to devote himself more especially and personally to his large personal estate and works of benevolence. Mr. Mitchell was blessed with what Milton so justly pronounces "heaven's last, best gift to man" - -a good wife. He was married,

Oct. 7, 1852, to Catherine Ann Miller, daughter of Casper and Susan (Wirt) Miller. All's. Mitchell was born Feb. 20, 1827, in Dauphin Co., Perm., and died Sept. 12, 1878; the) had five children, all girls, of whom the eldest and youngest are deceased. Mrs. Mitchell had gained a high place in the estimation of the community; her good sense and modesty, her clear understanding and generous temper, were manifest alike in all the vicissitudes of her life; poverty could not repress nor wealth corrupt her noble disposition; actively engaged in every good work, it was remarked by all that the only change observable in her was an increase of benevolent action in proportion to the increase of her means for doing good. Ross was the oldest of eight children,, and, at the age of 12 years, the support of mother and four children dependent upon his efforts; his ffrst §78, worked for and saved, were lost by the breaking of a bank; but he and his brother J arnes would save a little from year to year and put it on interest until Alley could put §1,500 in a farm in Indiana. Thus has he risen from small beginnings to the possession of ample means, by honest skill and faithful labor - by the use of a keen intellect and the power of a fixed habit of industry. But the best of all is that, as he did not, like the multitude of men, abandon himself in the midst of want and opposing forces, so he does not, now that he possesses power, concentrate all npojj. himself - does not apply his aceumuJr.ted means to self- gratification, but to the benefit of others, to the welfare of mankind; he is one of those who connect with the most vivid self-consciousness the most complete sense of the existence of others, the most thorough conviction of the claims of God and his fellow-men; he has devoted himself to .the most decided efforts for the amelioration of the condition and the improvement of the moral and spiritual character of man, for the benefit of society in church and state; he not only appropriates liberally of his means, but he gives also his personal attention to works of beneficence, laboring with mind and heart, with tongue and hand, to be helpful to man; deprived of an education, yet, by extensive and careful reading and by the diligent use of a fine library, be has acquired much knowledge and become an effective practical teacher and speaker; and all who are associated with him in beneficent enterprises will admire the manner in which he devotes the skill and experience acquired in secular business to the formation and execution of wise plans, as well as the clearness of understanding and the integrity of purpose which characterize his actions. May he find man) to sympathize with him in his noble purposes, and may the commuriitv long eiijov the blessing of so useful a life!

J. DOUGLASS MOLER, City Civil Engineer, Springfield. John D. Moler has been City Engineer of Springfield for fifteen years - a period covering its best growth anc\ most rapid expansion - which is of itself a sufficient commentary upon his thorough efficiency and capability in his profession. Air. Aloler is 45 years old. having been born July 8, 1830, six miles from Springfield, on the National road. On the very day after attaining his majority, he commenced life in the right way by marrying Aliss Ella A. Dushane. of Logan County, but originally from Pennsylvania, who, after bearing him two sons and journeying through twenty-three years of life with him, was taken from him by the hand of Providence in Alarch of last year. Their first son, AVilliam, is teaching in the State Reform School at Lancaster, Ohio, and the second, Harry, is a farmer in Logan Co.. Ohio. Air. Aloler was teu years in the United States military service, in the Provost Marshal's office at Columbus, Ohio, then raised Co. E, of the 184th O. Y. I., their principal service being the guarding of the railroad between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tenn. Air. Aloler is now busily engaged drafting plans for projected city water works, which are urgently needed by reason of the rapid growth of the city, and, as proposed, they will not only be a great acquisition to the city, but are to be of sufficient extent and capacity to meet the demand that a greatly augmented population will make on its resources. Mr. Moler is tall in stature, intelligent-looking, deliberate, humorous, genial, and a man you would naturally trust without other guaranty than his appearance and manners.

W. S. MOORE, general life insurance agent, Springfield. Col. William S. Moore, although a new-comer to Springfield, is to a certain extent representative because of his energy and enterprise, and his varied career entitles him to unstinted personal mention. He was born in Richmond, Ya., May 17, 1846, where his mother still resides; his father has been dead two years; he has an older brother, Josiak L., who is a wholesale grocery merchant in Richmond, Ya., and a twin brother, J. C. Moore, doing a dry goods business in Baltimore. The Colonel took a full course at the University of Virginia, and, going to Xew York Oct. 11, 1S65, he entered the establishment of A. T. Stewart as salesman, remaining seven months: was then for one year Inspector of the Dry Dock <fc East Broadway Railroad, after which he spent considerable time traveling, and on bis return went to Kansas City, Mo., there representing the old Atlas Life Insurance Company of St. Louis about five years; he then went to Pittsburgh, where he represented the United States Life, continuing in this L* t rest *2. o.il five years; from, there to Cleveland one year as special agent for the company, then returned to Xew York, after winch he made a visit home to Virginia. On the 9th of September, 1879, he went to Cincinnati in the interest of the Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Xew York, under L. C. Hopkins, General A^ent. He came to Davton, Ohio, in March, 1880, where, meeting Mr. D. F. Harbaugh, Special Agent of the Equitable Life Insurance Society, he took a contract to represent this company as General Agent for Clark, Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami and Shelby Counties, with headquarters at Springfield, since which time he has done a remarkably fine business, aggregating in the twelve months over 8400,000 of insurance, and among his larger policy-holders are Ross Mitchell, 840, 00O; John H. Thomas, 825,000; W. S. Thomas, 825,000: Joseph W. Thomas, 825,000; Charles E. Thomas, 825,000; Edward Wren, 810,000; Clifton 51. Xichols, 810,000 - all of Springfield, and George A. Weaver and Lemuel Weaver, of Urbana, the former for $20,000 and the latter for 810,000; resides his 8400,000 in the Equitable, he has placed in other companies about $20,000, which the Equitable could not conveniently take. In harmony with the excellent taste that is characteristic of the Equitable in all its branches and departments, Col. Moore has one of the most complete and city like offices in Springfield, located in the northeast corner of the new Bookwalter Block, and has been doing the bulk of the life insurance in this section. The Colonel is well adapted for his business, and his wonderful success since coming to Springfield demonstrates that he is a man of push and energy, who is determined to be second to none in bis line.

GEORGE W. MOORE, physician and surgeon, Springfield. Dr. Moore deserves a more extended biography, as he has a splendid war record, as well as a history of professional life, lie was born in Ohio in 1881, ar.d his parents, John and Mercy (Rolfe) Moore, who were among the first settlers in Huron County, in 1822: Indians were numerous in that day: in fact, more Indians than white men. They reared a family of eight children, all of whom lived to adult age. Dr. Moore was reared on a farm, and was educated in the public schools until he was 18 years of age. when he commenced the study of medicine under the tutelage of Dr. John 0>bome, of Bowling Green; in 1859, lie attended medical lectures in Cleveland. Ohio; in 1862, lie volunteered in the Federal army, in Co. G, 111th O. V. I.; he recruited part of this company, and went into service as Lieutenant; he did duty the first year in Kentucky, engaging in many active skirmishes; he was detailed as Regimental Quartermaster in

1863, arid received a Captain's commission in 1864, serving in that position until the close of the war. He finished his medical course at Cleveland in 1866 and 1867, practicing his profession afterward near Toledo, and afterward at Ashtabula, from which point he removed to Springfield in 1873; he is now one of the leading physicians of Springfield, and recently has associated in partnership Dr. Allen H. Vance, who is a graduate of the classical course of 1876 in the Western Reserve College, and is also a graduate of the Western Reserve Medical College, class of .1879, and of Pulte Medical College of 1880; he is also a graduate of the Opthalmological College of Cincinnati, Ohio; he will make a specialty of diseases of the eye and ear. Dr. Moore was wedded to Miss Mary E. Love in 1855; two children were, the results of the union - Clara and Della. The elder daughter, Clara, was united in marriage to Dr. Allen H. Vance Sept. 22, 1SS0, carrying with them the best wishes of the entire circle of their acquaintances. The daughters are both graduates of the Springfield Female Seminary. The Doctor enjoys an excellent business among the first families of Springfield, and is certainly worthy of the confidence of the community.

STEWARD A. MORROW, ice and coal dealer, Springfield; is one of the active young business men of Springfield. He was born in Champaign County in 1849; is a son of Daniel and Matilda (Whitehead) Morrow, who were early residents oi that county; the family removed to Springfield in 1852, and have resided here since. The subject of this sketch began a business life when quite young; has been an ice-dealer here for the past twelve years, and, three years since, opened a coal -yard, which he has since operated in connection with the ice trade; his office and yard are located on South Limestone street, near the C., S. & C. R. R. crossing; his general acquaintance and business energy have already secured a- large trade, which is increasing. He married, in 1872, Miss Lizzie Resh, of Dayton, by whom he has three children.

JAMES MURPHY, merchant, Springfield. Mr. Murphy, one of the oldest dry goods merchants of Springfield, is a son of Daniel and Margaret Murphy, and was born in Adams Co., Penn., March 1, 1803; when about 14 years old, he began as clerk in a hardware store, and when 18 years old entered a drygoods establishment in Pennsylvania, continuing as clerk there until 1844, when lie came to Springfield. Ohio, and established the dry goods trade, which he has maintained with increasing success from the beginning; in 1855, he took as partner his brother, William R. (who has lived for a number of years and is now living in Pittsburgh, Penn.), and since then the firm has been known as Murphy Bros., and lately liis son, James W., lias been added to the firm; therefore, the members who comprise the firm now are James, William R. and James W. The store, since its first start, has been located in different parts of the city; in December, 1SS0, they took possession of their large and commodious room on the corner of High and Limestone streets. James was married, July 4, 1844, to Nancy McConnell, who was born in Franklin Co., Penn., April 1, ISIS; of their four children - James W., George,. Jennie and Annie - but two are now living, viz., James W. and Jennie. Mrs. Murphy's brother, George McConnell, who was at one time a clerk in Mr. Murphy's store (he also carried on harness and saddle making in Enon, this county ), went to Australia in 1853, and has never been heard from since. Among the many business men of Springfield, none have borne a higher reputation of honor than Mr. James Murphy.

EL JAB MYERS, physician and surgeon, Springfield. Dr. Myers was born and reared in the county, and is worthy of representation among her sons, whose biographical sketches do honor to her history; his parents, Jacob N. and Mary C. (Miller) Myers, were natives of Pennsylvania- -Mrs. Myers of York and Jacob of Lancaster County; they emigrated to Clark County in 1837, and settled in tlie small village of Springfield; his occupations were various, being mostly engaged in the milling interests, but, since 1850, has carried on the manufacture of spoke and felloes on a large scale, until his death, which occurred in 1800; Mrs. Myers is living on a farm near the village of Dialton. Their children living are named respectively Sarah J., Rebecca, John, Jacob, Annie 0., our subject and Alice Ida. Dr. Myers began his medical education in 1809, under the tutelage of Dr. Raper Rector, of Northampton, and graduated March 1, 1873, at the Ohio Medical College, the oldest colkge in Ohio. In 1873. he was wedded to Miss Annetta, daughter of Dr. A. A. and Maggie Baker, of Northampton; they have one son living - John Elwood, born Oct. 7, 1877. Drs. Baker and Myers formed a partnership in 1880, and are now doing a nice business in Springfield. He practiced first in Northampton, afterward at Fairfield, Greene Co. He was Master of Osborne Lodge, No. 410, A., F. A A. M.. and is a bright and prominent Mason, and a gentleman in every sense of the word; he is also a member of Mad River Lodge, 246, 1. O. O. F., and has passed all the chairs, and is now Past Grand in the Order.

JAIMES NEILL, of the firm of Neill A Co., manufacturers of and dealers in boots and shoes, Springfield. Mr. Neill is a native of Chester Co., Penn., bom May 9, 1829; his early youth was spent on a farm. At 16 years of age, he began to learn the shoemaker's trade in Rockville, in his native county, and, after completing his apprenticeship, women there as a journeyman some two years, them went to Philadelphia, where he was employed eight vein's as foreman in the cutting department of a large wholesale boot and shoe manufacturing firm. In 1854, he came West and located at Springfield, and has since been identified with the boot and shoe trade of this city, with the exception of a short interval, when he was employed as a traveling salesman in the same line. During the ten years previous to the formation of the firm of which he is now a member, he was foreman of the manufacturing department of Reifsnider A Brother of this city. It will thus be seen that the greater part of Mr. Neill's lift- thus far has been spent in connection with his trade, and he has thus had unusual experience and opportunity to learn all the intricacies of manufacturing, and the special wants of the people of this vicinity, which accounts in part for the marked success of his present firm. He married, in 1856, Mary E., daughter of Jeremiah and Catharine Harris, who were residents of this city. Her father is now deceased, but her mother still, resides here, being quite advanced in years. This union has been blessed with seven children, five of whom are living, two sons and three daughters, viz., Frank, George, Mattie, Nettie and Annie, all of . whom are members of the family household.

JAMES \V. NELSON, M. D., physician, Springfield. Dr. Nelson was born in the city of Springfield August, 1850. When about 5 years old, he moved to Lagonda with his parents; he received his primary education in the school of said village, and remembers well the old woolen factory, grist and saw mills which have several years since passed away, and given place to the large manufacturing establishments of Warder A Co. At the age of 12 years, he began to work in said shops, where he worked four years; when, on the removal of his parents into Springfield, he entered the employ of Whiteley, Fassler A Kelly, and worked in what is now known as the " old Champion shop," where he worked three years, when he returned to Lagonda, and began working for M ardor, Mitchell A Co., with whom he worked one year. Then after a short sojourn in Hamilton Co., Ohio, returned to Springfield. About this time his mother was very anxious he should go to school. He was reluctant to start, thinking, like a great many other young men, "that lie was too old to go to school." But, after considerable persuasion, attended a private school taught by Mr. Morton. After attending this school one term, went to Wittenberg

College, taking a select course; and then read medicine with Dr. Buckingham, of Springfield. During the winter of 1874-75, he took the first course of lectures in the Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio. He was married, in April, led 5, to Mary Mowatt, and during that year removed to Illinois, where he began the practice of medicine. In January, 1870, at the request of his wife and mother, returned to Springfield, Ohio, and, in the spring of that year, moved to Clifton and opened an office, where he remained about one year, when he returned to Lagonda, the place of his boyhood days, where he is at present practicing his profession in connection with his drug store. During the winter of 1877-78, he attended the Medical College of Columbus, where he received his diploma. He is a member in good standing; also P. G. of Ephraim Lodge, X o. 146, I. O. O. F. Mi-. Nelson so far has been successful in his practice, and is a young man of honor and good moral habits.

R. T. NELSON, editor, Springfield. Mr. Nelson was born in Springfield and graduated in the high school here in 1873, and entered Wittenberg College same year, in which he graduated in 1876; he then began working in the Daily Gazette office of this city, and, at the end of one year, entered upon the duties of editor, which position he has filled' very creditably. His father, James H. Nelson, was born in Virginia, near Harper's .Ferry, March 11, 1827, and, in loob, moved to this county with his parents. They located on a farm six miles east of Springfield, and, in 1842, moved to this city. James worked on the farm until 20 years of age, when he began the carpenter trade, at which he worked some three years, when he entered the Pitts machine shops of this city; here he remained one year. After some changing around, working awhile in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1853, engaged with Warder, Mitchell & Co. After working with them one year as bench hand, he was promoted to the position of foreman of the wood .shop, where he is still engaged. He was married. Nov. 26, 1849, to Mary Ann Thackray, daughter of Robert and Maria Thackray. She was born in Bramley, England. Jan. 22, 1832, and emigrated to America with her mother in August, 1842, coming direct to Springfield to join the father, who had come the year before to secure a home for his family. William Nelson, the father of James, served in the war of 1812. He died in this city in 1872, his wife, Margaret Fletcher, having died two years before. James started in life a poor boy, and by his industry and integrity has not only provided well for his family, giving to each one excellent opportunities to secure an education, but has accumulated considerable property

C. M. NICHOLS, editor of Springfield Republic. This gentleman has been lor a quarter of a century prominently identified with every movement having for its object the moral and material welfare of the community, and such has been his zeal and activity in behalf of every good cause and in the promotion of the interests and growth of Springfield, that it has justly been said that to few other men is the city more largely indebted for its rapid progress and wide reputation. As editor of the Springfield Republic he has used the. columns of that paper, with the skill of an accomplished writer, to spread the fame of Springfield and its great industrial enterprises, with a degree of success which the marked prosperity of the city clearly attests. Every project which aims at the advancement of the public interest in any way, if not originated by him. as many such projects have been, is sure to seek and readily obtain his efficient co-operation. C. M. Nichols was born in Westfield, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., * June 14, 1830. and was the eldest son of Wiseman Clagget and Firilia (Cass) Nichols, he being a native of Thotford, Yt,, and his wife of Stratford, N. H.: and the grandson of Jonathan and Tripliemia (Sackett) Nichols, the former of Boston, Mass., and the latter of Kent, Litchfield Co., Conn. Mr. Nichols was a resident of Mayville, N. Y., from 1837 to 1S40; of Portland, N. Y., from 1840 to

18-tS; of Oberlin, Ohio, from 1848 to 1S52, in which year he went to Cincinnati, coming to Springfield in April, 1854, where he has ever since resided. Though wholly free from sectarian bitterness, Mr. Nichols has throughout his whole life taken an active and leading part in religious movements, in the advocacy of temperance principles, and in behalf of popular education. As a Sunday school worker, he is widely known, being called to the Presidency of the Ohio Sunday School Union, as a result of his untiring labors and recognized usefulness in that field, and, in June, 1880, he represented the Union and the Congregational Association of Ohio, at the Bailees Centennial meeting held at London, England. To a cultivated mind, rare talent, a familiar knowledge and keenly appreciative taste in literature, he adds such qualities, as a worthy citizen, good neighbor and personal friend, as have secured for him the warm esteem of the communitv in which he lives.

WILLIAM NICHOLSON, is one of the few old residents now residing here. He was born in England in 1S02; came to the United States in 1831, and located in Springfield, and has been a resident of this vicinity ever since. He worked at his trade until the past few years, since which, having laid by a competency, he has lived a retired life.- residing at liis residence corner of Jefierson and Mechanic streets. He married, Jan. 12. 1834, Jane Morris, daughter of Benjamin and Margaret (Millliollin) Morris, both of whom were natives of Bath Co., Ya.. and pioneer residents of German Township. Mr. Morris perhaps resided longer in this county than any other citizen, having come here when a young man, and resided on the farm, in Section 25, until his death, which occurred Dec. 9, 1877, his age being 92 years and 5 days. He raised a family of six children, four of whom are bving- Bev. Thomas, now a resident of North Carolina; Bev. Bichard, of Bethel Township; and Mrs. Nicli ols and a maiden sister. Sarah M.; the latter resides at the old homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson have journeyed together, sharing life's burdens for upward of forty years. They have raised a family of six children- -Margaret A. (now deceased); Mrs. Henry B. Grove; Sarah J., wife of Bev. William Long; Mary Ellen, now Mrs. Charles Smith; William F., now a resident of the vicinity of Huntsville, Ala.; Isabel Frances, now Mrs. David B. Christie; and Laura M. One died in infancy.

J. C. OLDHAM, dentist, Springfield. The name of Oldham has been associated with the dental profession of Springfield for more than a quarter of a century. Mr. Oldham's father, M. At. Oldham, whose wife was Calista Taft, removed to Springfield from Cambridge, this State, in 1853, and successfully practiced here until within the past few years, his health failing, he has spent the most of his time in the South, leaving the business almost entirely to his son J. C., who has been a partner with him since 1874. The subject of this sketch was born in Cambridge in 184(5, and came with his parents to Springfield in 1853. Having a natural taste for the profession, he improved the opportunities afforded by his father's office and practice, and, when but 15 years of age. was able to make artificial sets. In 1804, although but 17 years of age, he enlisted in the 153d O. N. G., and experienced the hardships of army life in the field. After which, in addition to the instructions received from his father, lie took a regular course ami graduated at the Ohio Dental College, at Cincinnati, and subsequently practiced for a time in the office of his cousin William Taft, a well-known and successful dentist of the Queen City. Since 1874, he has been a partner with liis father. Having the advantage of a thorough knowledge of his profession, and the latest and best improvements in' tools and material, and having a natural taste for and pride in his work, he has now a valuable reputation for first-class work, and, being well and favorably known, enjoys a liberal patronage. He is a member of the State Dental Association, and also of the Mississippi Valley Dental Society. He married, in 1877. Miss Josephine, daughter of -Joseph L. Morris, who is closely related to the Longwortlis, of Cincinnati, and formerly resided there,' but is now a resident of Springfield.

DANIEL OTSTOT, retired farmer; P. O. Springfield. Mr. Daniel Otstot is one of the oldest of Clark's old citizens, hailing from the last century; bom Aug. 27, 1795, in York Co., Penn.; four years after which, his parents moved to Lancaster, Penn., where he was raised. From 1811 to 1885, he worked at the trade of wagon- making; then farmed eighteen months, coming to Ohio in the fall of 1836; to Columbus, where he visited his brother, and, in the spring of 1837, came to Clark County. In 1818, he married Hannah Dusliane, who died in 1801. Of their ten children (five of either sex), five sons and two daughters are living, two having died in infancy, and one, Mrs. William Bunyan, Sept. 23, 1877. Of the two surviving daughters, Mrs. J. W Randall was so unfortunate as to lose all five of her children, and Miss Sallie C. Otstot resides with her father. Of his five sons, the first. John Dusliane, is a pattern-maker here; Adam Hunter, a carpenter; Alfred Walraven. a packer and shipper in Whiteley. Fassler A Kelly's shops; Thomas Miller, a farmer in Butler County; and William Torbert, a farmer on the home place, in this county, which Mr. O. cleared up and established in 1S37, working it until 1866, when he moved to Springfield, having since then lived in retirement at his quiet home, No. 81 South Center street, with his daughter, Miss Sallie C. Otstot, who is the loved companion of his declining years. Notwithstanding his advanced years, Mr. Otstot is in full possession of his faculties, and some physical feebleness is theonly indication of his accumulated years, and no observer or acquaintance would think of taking him for over 65 or 70 at the farthest. His family is a Methodist one, and Mr. O. and daughter are earnest and devoted members of the Central and High Street Methodist Churches respectively. ' Having done his full part in life and full of honorable years, Mr. Otstot is now ready for the call of the Master, with those cheering words, " well done, good and faithful £ ervant," etc., etc. William Torbert Otstot was three years a member of Co. I, 44th O. Y. I., and returning home, re-enlisted in the 8th Cavalry, remaining in this service until the close of the war.

WILLIAM T. OTSTOT, farmer: P. O. Springfield. Mr. O. is the son of Daniel and Hannah (Dushane) Otstot, and was born Dec. 16, 1837, on the farm where he now lives, in the old house which stood near his present residence. He has always lived on the farm excepting while in the army. He enlisted, in 186)1, in the 44th O. Y. I., and served in said regiment until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. He was in every battle in which said regiment was engaged, and never received a wound. He was married, J an. 2, 1868, to Mary A. Willis, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Shanks) Willis. They had born unto them three children - Nellie Willis, born Feb. 9, 1870; Walter W., Dec. 10, 1873; Harry M\, Dec. 15, 1877; Walter, died Jan. 20, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Otstot tire members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and live consistent lives in accordance with the teachings of said church. Mr. O. is a man of true gentlemanly principles, and Airs. O. is a noble -hearted lady, who knows well how to make home cheerful and pleasant. All1. O.'s parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1837 and located in this county. Airs. O.'s father was born in England, and emigrated to America in 1887. Her mother was born in Pennsylvania.

ALGERNON I. PAIGE, fanner; P. O. Springfield. Air. P. was born in Springfield May 18, 1817. At the age of 16. he entered his father's store as clerk, and followed clerking until 24 years old, when he began his present occupation - farming. He was married, in 1842, to Jane, daughter of Levi and Isabella (Swartz) Anderson. They have had seven children - Laura E. (deceased), Isabella, Sarah J., Mary A., Ira A., John B. and William H. Mr. Paige's father was a native of Massachusetts, and came to this county and set tied in Springfield in 1812. Mrs. Paige was born June 19, 1819, in Chillicotlie, Ohio. Her father was born in Virginia in 1790, and came with his parents to Ohio and settled in Chillicothe about the year 1800.

JOHN W. PARSONS, Treasurer, Springfield. Mr. Parsons is a native of Springfield. His father, Israel Parsons, removed from Harper's Ferry, Va., in 1831, and settled in Springfield. He still resides here, being now7 in the 81 st year of his age; his wife, who was Ann C. Cox, having died Dec. 20, 1879, at 70 years of age. The subject of this sketch was born July 25, 1838, and has been a resident of this city all his life. When 14 years of age, he engaged as " message boy," and subsequently learned telegraphy, and continued as operator until 1864, when he became manager of the Western Union office in Springfield, which position he still holds. He served in the United States Telegraph Corps from May. 1861, to the spring of 1863; was a member of the City Council in 3 SOS. In October, 1876, he was elected Treasurer of Clark County, and was re-elected in 1878. He is a member of Clark Lodge. No. 101, Springfield Chapter, No. 48, and Springfield Council, No. 17: also of the Palestine Commandery, No. 33: in each of which he has been the presiding officer and is now presiding in the Commandery. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Lida, daughter of William Enoch. His residence is No. 106 Yellow' Spring street. They have two children.

WILLIAM C. PEEL, of the firm of Peel A Elster, manufacturers of dash moldings, neck yokes, clothes wringers, etc., Springfield. Mr. Peel is a native of Germany, born Feb. 21, 1843. His parents came to the United States in 1846, and located in Dayton, where they still reside. The subject of this sketch learned the trade of carriage trimmer, and followed that as a business some sixteen years. He came to Springfield in the fall of 1S64, and has resided here, with the exception of the years 1870 and 1871, when he was engaged with Mr. Elster, his present partner, at Hillsboro, Highland Co. The present firm was formed in 1873, and has since continued, now being located' at 78 South Limestone street. Mr. Peel is the inventor of the form of moldings which they manufacture, and which has a very large and general sale, not being confined even to this continent. This firm also has a half interest in the Springfield Novelty Works, whose work is done in the same building with Peel A Elster. They manufacture "Way's eccentric mill pick," and the "Universal tap wrench." It will thus bo seen that Mr. Peel is the head of a kind of novelty machine-shop where a variety of small but important articles of universal use are manufactured. The success of. this firm but confirms what any observing visitor will see at once, that Mr. Peel possesses the peculiar qualifications so necessary to secure success in such an establishment. With quick perception, rapidity of thought and action, and a natural mechanical mind, he gives the same attention to tiie perfection of details in the construction of a "wringer" or "wrench" that a master mechanic would in constructing a locomotive. Mr. Peel's residence is at the southwest corner of Factory and Pleasant streets. He married, in 1866, Miss Viola L., daughter of . John A. Shannon, deceased, who was formerly a carriage manufacturer <4 this city. They have one child living - a daughter - Ida May.

JOHN PEARSON, fanner; P. O. Springfield. Mr. P. was born in Yorkshire, England, July 23, 1827, and is the son of John and Mary Pearson. He emigrated to America in 1850: landed in New York, and came direct to Spring field. Mr. Pearson not belonging* to the aristocracy of England, his opportunities for attending school were very much limited. Therefore he appreciates very highly the 44 free school system " of the United States. He lived with his parent" until 1 ! year- old. when he hired out to work on a farm at 50 shillings (about $12 in United States money) per year. He continued to work on the farm until he came to America. About one year after his arrival here, he kept, a boarding house for the men who were making the Columbus & Springfield Railroad, now a branch of the C., S. & C. After running the hoarding house* about one year, he rented a farm for a term of four years. When his lease expired, he moved to Illinois and purchased a farm, but, not liking the climate there, sold out and came back to Clark Co., Ohio, and bought a farm of 82 acres. He added to it until now he owns some 1,400 acres of splendid land. He was married, in England, Dec. 15, 1849, to Sarah, daughter of John and Anna Burnley. Of their eight children, five are still living, viz., Martha Ann, Mary Ellen, Eliza Ann, George E. and James B. Mrs. Pearson's mother and one sister died on the ocean while coming to America. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson started in life with no fortune except good characters and good health, and have accumulated a part of their present fortune by their own labor, and a part they have inherited. Mr. Pearson and daughter Mollie visited, his native home this last summer. They enjoyed their trip very much, and was well entertained, but Mr. P. prefers America to England. Two of the daughters are at present attending school at the "Springfield Female Seminary." Mr. and Mrs. Pearson in their younger days worked very hard, but now they take the world easier. They have a beautiful home where they live, situated one mile east of Springfield, on the Charleston Pike.

WILLIAM PERRIN, farmer; P. O., Springfield. This well-known and respected farmer was born in a log cabin in Springfield Township, Jan. 22, 1815, and is the son of John and Amelia (Ingram) Perrin, natives of Washington Co., Md., both of whom were born in the year 1778, and were the parents of six children, a:-' follows: Edward (deceased), Joseph I. (deceased). John, William, Minerva E., and Emery (deceased). In 1806, he and family came to Springfield, and he bought the whole of Sec. 2. upon which was a log cabin and a small clearing, but by constant industry lie added much to his first pur chase, and at his death owned over 1,200 acres of land; he died Dec. 16, 1848. his wife having passed away June 8, 1S47. "William grew up under the parental roof, receiving but a limited education and making farming his life vocation; he was married March 25, 1849, to Dorothy Sturgeon, daughter of Jeremiah and Phoebe Sturgeon, natives of Ireland, where Mrs. Perrin was also born, coming to America when she was about 20 years of age. Of this union was born one son, John E., Oct. 4, 1850, who graduated in 1868 at Gundry & Hoi lingsworth's Commercial College of Springfield, and who now resides at the homestead. Mrs. Perrin was a member of the United Presbyterian Church all her life, and died firm in that faith Oct. 27, 1878, dying as she had lived, an humble and devoted follower of Christ. Mr. Perrin lived in the cabin of his birth until about 1849, at which time he moved to the place where he now r*' sides, and, having remodeled the house, has now one of the handsomest houses of Springfield Township; he has always been industrious and saving, and is tie* owner of 550 acres of first-class land; to public benefits and improvements he has ever been friendly, and in the affairs of his native county has always taken a deep interest; politically a Republican, he was a stanch upholder of the Union in the rebellion, and has ever been known as an obliging neighbor, an honest man, and a useful, enterprising citizen.

JOHN PERRIN, farmer; P. O. Springfield. John Perrin is the son of John Perrin, and was born ou April 15, 1812, oti the site of his present pretty home, which was then occupied by much ruder and plainer quarters; he had four brothers and two sisters, of whom only one brother and sister survive. Of his brothers, Ed and Joseph, are no more, and William is a farmer in this neigiibox hood. In March, 1853, he married Miss Mary D. Roush, a native of Virginia. John Perrin, Sr., died in December, 1848, only surviving his wife eighteen months. Mr. Perrin has no uncles living: his family consists of five daughters and one son, all yet single and living at the paternal home: lie has always been a farmer, and is one of those frank, open, plain, upright men. the best samples of which are found among the tillers of the soil: he supported the war freely financially, and in this, as in other matters, never shirked what he supposed to bo his duty; he built his present handsome two-story brick residence in 1870, and is in very comfortable circumstances in life, and hale and hearty at 69 years.

LEWIS PETRE, farmer; P. O. Springfield; he is the son of Ludwick and Elizabeth (Summers) Petre, and was born in Boonsboro, August 20, ISOS, at the foot of South Mountain, Md. ; his father and mother died when he (Lewis) was but 4 years old, when he was placed under the care of a guardian; said guardian, in accordance with the law of Maryland at that time, sent him to learn a trade; his boss being a tyrannical man, and not liking ike Lade (that of cabinet-making), at the end of six months, with the aid of his uncle and sisters, he ran oil and went to Virginia, but soon returned and began the trade of boot making, at which he worked until he came to Ohio, and to Springfield, traveling all the way on foot, arriving here Nov. 6, 1830; he worked at his trade here .until 1842, when he moved to his present home, having bought the farm some years previous. Mr. Petre started for himself without a. cent of money, and lias, by his own exertions, risen to his present condition; he was married April 17, 1851, to Angeline Printz; six children have been born to them, viz.: Andrew J., Frances E. (deceased), Mollie E., Lewis I)., Laird V. and Charles H. Mr. Petre' s father was born Jan. 13, 1765, and died April 15, 1811; his mother was born Nov. 22, 1775, and died Dec. 16, 1812. Mrs. Petre is the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Printz, and was born Sept. 22,1820; her parents were among the early settlers of this county; her mother died Jan. 19, 1862, and her father May 18, 1864. We should have stated before that Lewis, ii 1832, sold out here and went back to Maryland with the intention of remaining, but not liking his native home as well as this county, he returned here the same year.

QUINCY A. PETTS, County Auditor, Springfield; is a son of Dr. John and Phcebe (Howe) Petts; he was a native of Massachusetts and she of New Hampshire: they came from Kansas to Clark County in 1860, and he has since resided in Springfield, being retired, and now in the 86th year of his age, his wife having died here in 1877. The subject of this sketch was born in Nichols, Tioga Co., N. Y., April 25, 1841: located in Springfield in the spring of i860; served three months in the 2d O. V. I., during which ho partook in the famous first Bull Run battle; he was a member of the Champion Hotel Company which built, the Lagonda House, of which company he was for several years President, and is now a director; he was also connected with the Agricultural Society as director; was associate editor of the Daily lit public from 1864 to 1871; was editor of Lejfcl's Mechanical Metes from 1871 to November, 18 <5; was elected Auditor of Clark County in October, 1875, re-elected in 1877, and is a candidate on the Republican, ticket for the same office in the approaching election; is a member of Springfield Lodge, I. O. O. F., and also of the Royal Arcanum order. He was married in 1863 to Miss Lavinia, daughter of William Grant, an old resident of Springfield. From this union have been born three daughters, two of whom, are living.

S. L. PIERCE, retired woolen manufacturer, Springfield; one of the oldest living residents of Clark County; his father, Gilbert Pierce, was one of the pioneers of this county, having removed here from New Hampshire about 1810, settled in the vicinity of South Charleston, and subsequently became a large land owner, and continued to reside in this comity until his decease. The subject of this sketch remained on the farm with his parents during his youth, and in early manhood learned the trade of tanner, but followed it only a short time; then became connected with his brother Rufus in a fulling and carding mill, which gradually developed into a manufactory of woolens; his brother died a few years after their partnership was formed, and S. L. purchased the widow's interest and continued the business, until failing health compelled him to withdraw from active business. Mr. Pierce has been a resident of Clark County seventy years, fort}' of which he was actively identified with the business of Springfield; his residence property, at the southeast corner of High and East streets, he purchased about forty years ago. It then contained about 30 acres and included the woolen mill; it now contains about 6 acres. About ten years since, he built his present handsome residence on the site of the previous dwelling, so he has resided on the same site for nearly fori}' years, and is now in feeble health, spending the remnant of his days amid the scenes and surroundings which remind him of the memories of a half-century gone by. He has been twice married; his first wife was Margaret, daughter of Robison Fletcher, who was also one of ilie early residents of Madison Township; she died in 1802, having borne him nine children, six of whom are now living. Two sons, Jefferson and Madison, are residents of Indiana; another son, Franklin M., and Mrs. N. T. Sprague are residents of Vermont: another daughter, Mrs. George Canfield, resides in London, Madison Co., this State, and Sallie C. is a grown daughter at home. Mr. Pierce's present wife, nee Emaline Benedict, of Cincinnati, is a native of Maine, a cheerful, kind-hearted lady, and remarkably active for her age (70).

CHARLES H. PIERCE, news depot, books, stationery and wall paper, Springfield. Mr. Charles Pierce cast his lot with the people of this city just a quarter of a century ago, and his life and present honorable position here in business and public esteem are an apt illustration of what industry, energy and honest effort will do. Commencing as a paper carrier, Mr. Pierce has advanced steadily in business to his present position of leading bookseller and stationer. Mr. Pierce was a participant in the late unpleasantness - taking part in the Tennessee campaign under Burnside, as Orderly Sergeant, in the 1 29th O. V. I., serving for a period of nine months, of which service the siege of Cumberland Gap was a prominent event Mr. Pierce at once impresses you as being an earnest, sincere man, genuine in his feelings and sentiments, and his excellent reputation in the community fully bears out this favorable impression. Mr. Pierce married Miss Maria T. French sixteen years aero, and his familv consists of two boys and one girl, and he is yet in the prime of vigorous manhood, with excellent prospects ahead.

WILLIAM PIMLOTT, coal dealer, Springfield. William Pimlott w .s born in Derbyshire. Eng., Jan. 22, 1S43; emigrated to America in .1803, and located in Syracuse. N. Y.. where ho lived some three years, when he removed to Brockport. N. Yr., to take charge of the large reaper and mowing manufacturing establishment of Johnson. IJntley A Co., as foreman. After superintending said establishment some two years, he came to Springfield. Ohi'>. and engaged with Whiteloy, Fassler A Kelly as foreman of the cutter-bar depart merit, with whom he remained ten years. He then established a paint factor} on South Limestone street, which he carried on one year and then sold out; h<* then opened a coal office on High street, in connection with his interests in tm* mines; at the end of eighteen months he sold his interest in. the coal trade m Springfield to E. S. Kelly, whom he had taken into partnership: he then opened Lis present oilice on Limestone street. When Mr. Pimlott first engaged in the coal trade in Springfield, his sales were about two car loads per week ; his trade lias increased until now it amounts to one hundred car loads per week; for the year 1880 his sales aggregated 8100,000; he owns a one-half interest in two coal mines in Jackson Co., Ohio, one on the Ohio Southern (formerly Springfield. Southern) railroad, and the other on the Dayton k Southeastern. The acmregate capacity of these mines is about twenty-five car loads daily. While Mr. Pimlott had charge of the Brockport establishment, he invented an automaticgovernor for self- raking reapers, which proved to be very useful for Jolmson, Untley & Co.'s machines, but they refusing to pay for the benefit derived from this improvement, Mr. Pimlott sold the patent to Whiteley, Fassler k Kelly. He also invented an improvement which was applied to self-raking reapers, that enables the driver to change the position of the rake to suit either tall or short grain, without stopping the machine. This he sold to Whiteley k Co. also. Mr. Pimlott is a member of Clark Lodge, F. k A. M. and a member of Spring - field Lodge, No. 33, 1. O. O. F. ; he was married in 1 862 to Mary Ann Taylor, to whom three children were born. This wife died June, 1870. He was again married in 1871, this time to Ada M. Gardner, daughter of Robert Gardner, of Springfield, Ohio. With this union there are four children. Mr. Pimlott's parents came to America in 1S65; his father died in 1870; his mother is still living While Mr. Pimlott is yet a young man, he ranks among the most active business men of Springfield.

W. H. PRETZMAN, baker and confectioner, Springfield. Mr. Pretzman is truly a unique character, and of a type rarely met with, and if u Charity eovereth a multitude of sins." Mr. W. H. Pretzman's election is sure. He was born in Hagerstown, Md., and came to Springfield twenty-five years ago and established himself in the bakery business, which he has followed through various vicissitudes up to the present time, now doing the leading business in that line. Mr. Pretzman married Miss Anna T. Barcafer in 1S29; he has a family of one boy and three girls, all bright children, but one of his daughters, little Fannie, is particularly interesting and unusually intelligent and universally beloved. Mr. Pretzman was the baker for four regiments of Banks' Brigade in 1862, and went through the Shenandoah Valley campaign, having vivid recollections of some of the hot contests with " Stonewall Jackson:" he was taken prisoner in battle, thrown into Libby Prison, where he dragged out five weary months; then he again plied his vocation with the army in the neighborhood of Harper's Ferry. In 1865, he established a bakery on the site of the present Black's Opera House, removing in 1867 to his present location, in which be has done thirteen years' of thriving business, assisted by his excellent wife, and from an humble commencement on borrowed money, Mr. and Mrs. Pretzman have advanced to a most comfortable position in life, having acquired among* several other nice properties, a charming home, and their business is a permanent and assured success. This worthy couple are both conspicuous for their unostentatious charities. Mr. Pretzman is known by all as a prominent temperance reformer, being one of the Executive Committee of the Murphy Club. None needing food, pecuniary assistance, or encouragement ever appeal in vain to him; he is a member in good standing of Springfield Lodge. No. 33, I. O. O. F., of the Lutheran Church, and takes a leading part in all charitable enter prises.

BENJAMIN F. PRINCE. Professor, Springfield. Benjamin F. Prince, A. M., Professor in Wittenberg College, was born Dec. 12, 1840, in Champaign Co., Ohio. His ancestors came to this country about the middled' the lad con tury, and were settlers in Eastern Pennsylvania; liis grandfathers, Christian Norman and Adam Prince, with their wives, settled in the forests of Champaign Coufftv. the one in 1805, the other in 1809. Both were prosperous farmers and succeeded in gaining a competency for themselves and their children. His father was "William Prince, born in Kentucky in 1807, and his mother, Sarah Nauinan, born in Ohio in 1809: they were married June *29, 1827. William Prince became a successful farmer and a man of influence in the community inwhich he lived; he died in 18-4-8; his widow departed this life Jan. 12, 1881. Benjamin F.was the fifth of six children who grew to maturity; he was brought up to the labors of the farm, and received his early education in the district school; in 1800, he entered the Preparatory Department of Wittenberg College; he graduated from this institution in 1805, and at the opening of the next session he proceeded to the study of theology; in the spring of 1806, he was appointed Tutor in said institution; in 1809, Principal of Preparatory Department and Assistant Professor of Greek; in 1873, Professor of Natural History, aud in 1878, Professor of Greek and History, which position he now holds. In 1809, he was married to EJla Sanderson, of Springfield, Ohio. Miss Sanderson was the daughter of T. P. Sanderson, a lawyer of Philadelphia, editor of the Daily X>ncv of that city: in 1801, chief clerk to Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, and afterward Colonel in the regular army. Miss Sanderson received her education in the schools of Philadelphia, and in the Springfield Seminary, from which she graduated in 1800.

T. J. PBINGLE, attorney at law, Springfield. T. J. Pringle is a native of Clark County, being born one mile west of South Charleston in 1838, coming from a family of old pioneers: his grandfather was among the early settlers of Ohio from Kentucky; both of his parents are living, each of them having almost reached threescore and ten. In 1S56, he entered Oberlin College, leaving after reaching the senior class, in 1857; returning to Springfield he read law with Messrs. Shellabarger & Goode, and in 1864 was admitted to the bar: in 1870, he improved his condition in life by sharing his name and fortunes with Miss Poague, of Greene County. Their family consists of two daughters and one son. Mr. Pringle was Prosecuting Attorney for a period of over seven years, just prior to 1873, during which incumbency he prosecuted two important and memorable cases; first, that of the burglars' thus terminating what was known as the " burglars' reign " here, to which the people had been subjected for some four years, by a sworn band of twenty-five or thirty men, comprising on its infamous roll the names of the scions of some of Springfield's best families; the second case alluded towns that of a defaulting Treasurer in 1873, who was short to the city nearly 8100,000, about 840,000 of which was recovered. On July 12, 1875, Mr. Pringle formed a law copartnership with Mr. Shellabarger (with whom lie commenced reading law ten years previous), under the name of Slid labargcr A Pringle, which partnership continued until Mr. Shellabarger left Springfield four years later. Mr. Pringle is an urbane gentleman of rather distinguished appearance and dignified bearing: speaks tersely and to the point, vigorous in debate, and is what might be termed a solid lawyer in the sense that one would say a solid business man: he would impress a jury less by brilliant oratory and pathos than by clean-cut, sledge-hammer argument, and a confidence in the integrity of the man. His practice has been successful, and is. large and profitable. Mr. Pringle is a hale man, with superior powers of endurance, and his and Mrs. Pringle's ancestors were rather remarkable for longevity. Mr. Pringle's home on High street (No. 34 4) is a handsome one, and his well directed 'professional efforts have been substantially rewarded by exceed ingly comfortable (if not luxurious) circumstances in life. In 1879, he was elected a member of the. Ohio Senate, and is at present, a member of that body.

MRS. ATHALINDA PRINTZ, Springfield. Mrs. Printz is the widow of Peter Printz. deceased; she lives in a tine large brick house on the old homestead farm, located four miles south of Springfield, between the Clifton and yellow Spring Pikes; she is the daughter of John and Margaret (McBe-th) Kelley, and was born in this county Aug. 23, 1822. Mr. Printz was born in Hagerstown, Aid.. Sept. 7. 1811; he came to Ohio and to Clark County with his parents in 1815 and settled on the above-mentioned farm. Peter -and Athalinda were married March 23, 1841; eleven children were born to them, viz., Isaiah C., Alary AL, Sarah O. (deceased), Silas AY., AVilliam G., Oliver K. (deceased), Daniel L. (deceased), Ruth Ann, P. Franklin, Emma J. and J. Eugene. Isaiah was married, May 22, 1866, to Harriet Courson; Alary was married, April 9, 1879, to Fletcher Rine; Silas was married, April 3, 1879, to Charlotte Jenkins; Ruth was married, Oct. 14, 1880, to Samuel Bellman. Air. Printz lived with his parents on the home farm during their life-time, and after their death retained the farm, paying the rest of the heirs their share in money. Airs. Printz's father was a native of Kentucky and her mother of Ohio; Athainda was loft an orphan when 3 years old by the death of her father. The Kellys were, among the first settlers of this county. Airs. Printz is one of those irood. motherly women, who never ceases to look after the cares of her children; her sons. Frank and John, carry on the farm.

DANIEL C. PUTNAM, of the firm of Andrews, AYise & Putnam. Air. Putnam, like the other members of this firm, is a native of Massachusetts; he was born in Fitchburg Alarch 10, 1844: his youth was spent on a farm and in attending school. On his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the army (his father having objected to his enlisting previously), and. leaving the high school, joined the 25th Alass. Ar. I., of which his uncle, Edwin Upton, was Colonel, and he served as a member of that regimennt until the regiment was mustered out in August, 1865. After returning from the army, he went to Keene, N. H., where his father owned a tract of timber land, and he was engaged in lumbering there until the spring of 1867, when he came AVest. After prospecting considerable and finding nothing in particular, and being determined to stay in the AVest, he engaged with a contractor then building a gravel road into this city, and shoveled gravel about three months: in the meantime, having become acquainted with Rice & Co., he came into Springfield the fall of 1868, and was in the employ of that firm about a year, after which lie determined to complete the education which his enlistment had broken off; by teaching and attending school as opportunity offered, he graduated at Worthington in June, 1874: he wras Superintendent of the Yellow Springs Schools, at the same time teacher of the high school, and was engaged in teaching and study until January, 1876, when he became a member of the firm of AATlson, AYise A Putnam, and he has since been connected wfith this establishment as a member of the different firms who have succeeded each other, and he now has special charge of the accounting department. Air. Putnam married, Dec. 15. 1875, Aliss Kate E. Urner: she was born in Cincinnati, and came with her parents to this city in 1867. The issue of this union has been three children, only one of whom, Helen Clifford, is living. It will be seen Air. Putnam has come to his present circumstances by persevering through severe experiences, and is therefore a self-made man: he is now in the prime of life - thorough and competent in business, and affable and respected in society; he is a member of the High Street AL E. "Church, in which he is a Steward, and is identified with the different departments of church activities: he is also identified with the educational interests of the city, being a member- of the Board of Education; he is also a member of the lodge and chapter of the Masonic fraternity, his membership being at Yellow' Springs.

Charles Babbitts' open, frank countenance and hearty manner are his passport to the immediate confidence and respect of his merest acquaintance - and of how few can this be truly said! Mr. Babbitt is a man of true worth, and an ornament to any community; his life has been an even one, tlio following being a brief chronological outline of it. Mr. Babbitts is of English birth and parentage, having been born in Wiltshire, England, on Sept. 7, 1820, hence just 60 years old Aliis family came to this country in 1832, settling in Cuyahoga County; in 1843, Mr. Babbitts moved to Newark, Ohio, and embarked in woolen manufacture. and in 1847 established the same industry here, in copartnership with Mr. L. H. Olds, from which Mr. Olds retired about 1852. On the 3d of May, 1849, Mr. Babbitts consummated a matrimonial alliance with Miss Margaret Robison, the result of which union has been four sons and two daughters (one son being dead), all as yet single: one of the former is James H. Babbitts, of the prominent law firm of Keifer, White Sc Babbitts. Mr. Babbitts retired from .active business in 1875, having, up to his retirement, done the leading business in the line of woolen manufactures, and given a decided impetus to that industry. Mr. and Mrs. Babbitts have been for many years members of and thoroughly identified with the interests and prosperity of the Second Presbyterian Church. Springfield has produced no better men than Babbitts Sc Olds, and no community has need of better.

I. B. RAWLINS, lumber- dealer. Springfield. Ml*. Rawlins has been a resident of Springfield for the past quarter of a century, during which time he has resided in Springfield excepting about four years, when he resided on a farm near here, and has been identified with different business interests, although always owning a farm, and much of the time actively engaged in agriculture. In 1875. he engaged in the lumber trade here, operating a mill in connection, which business he still continues. He is a native of Delaware, born in 1809, but his parents removed to Ross Co., Ohio, in 1810, and he resided there previous to becoming a resident of this county; he was raised on a farm, and what education he received was obtained in the log schoolhouses of pioneer days; when of proper age, he learned the potter's aid, which trade he followed until he had laid by enough for a start, then bought a farm, and, by improving and selling, soon placed himself among the successful men. He married Mary A. Hotsenpiller; she was a native of Ross County; they have three children living - George C., who is now County Prosecutor; Albert M., now a member of the firm of I. B. Rawlins A Son; and Mattie. Mr. Rawlins comes of pioneer and patriotic stock; his father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was present at Hull's surrender. His wife is a granddaughter of Ferdinand So i gel, who was a surgeon during the Revolution, and two of his sons were in the late war; the oldest, Charles F., gave his life as a sacrifice for his country, and, though sev -eral of Mr. Rawlins' relations were residents of the South at the beginning of the war, all remained true and loyal citizens.

JOHN REDDISH, farmer; P. O. Springfield; resides three miles southeast of Springfield, where he is beautifully located near the Springfield Southern Railroad. He was bom Oct. 3, 1827, in this county, near what is now known as " Fletcher Chapel." He has always lived at his present residence, except about eight years. He read medicine in the office of Dr. Kay, of Springfield. and graduated at the Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 24, 1<S63; was married to Elizabeth Yicorv Oct. 2, 1866. His father, Nathan Reddish, was born in Somerset Co., Mi!., Dec. 26, 1783, and came to Ohio some time between 1803 and 1808 and engaged in the tanning business near Yellow Springs, Greene Co., Ohio. He was married, in 1808 or 1809, to Matilda Miller. In 1810, he moved to what is now Clark County, and settled on the northeast quarter of Sec. 14, adjoining the quarter on which our subject now lives; here he opened a tan-yard. In 1812, he was called out to guard the frontier against the Indians, and was stationed at what was known as Zane's Block-house," in what is now Logan Co., Ohio, his wife and two children remaining alone in a log cabin for one month; in August, 1815, he bought of Thomas Patton 112 acres (of the quarter where John now resides) for 8312; here he operated another tannery, and carried on the trade of tanner and currier until 1834. and then farming till his death, July 7,-1853. . In 1817, his wife died, leaving live children; in 1818, he was again married, this time to Mary McCleve, who lived but a short time after her marriage; and in November, 1.826, he was again united in marriage, taking for his third wife Mrs. Harriet Oxtoby Loomis; with this union three children were born, John now being the only surviving child. The mother of John was born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 26, 1792, and died April 7, 1874; in 1803, she came with her father, Henry Oxtoby, to the United States, and settled at Geneva, N. Y., where she married John Loomis, who was mortally wounded by an Indian while scouting, after the battle of Queenstown Heights, Canada; he was one of the few who volunteered to go over from Lewiston to hold the ground already taken; he died and was buried at Lewiston in October, 1812; by this marriage, two daughters were born; one died in New York: the other, Mrs. Elizabeth Newiove, is still living. In the fall of 18 14, Harriet came to Ohio with hex lather, who, with his family, settled near Fletcher Church, this county, where she lived until her marriage with Nathan Reddish.

JUDSON REDMOND, miller, Springfield; proprietor of the Junction Mills, situated five miles east of Spring-field, near Harmony, where he is doing an extensive business; he is the second son of Peter and Sarah (Curtiss) Redmond, and was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Aug. 16, 1824, where he lived with his parents until 18 years of age; he then began the trade of wagon-making. at -which he worked two years, then one year at carpentering. At the age of 21 years, he left his native State and came to Ohio, locating in Lucas County; here he began the trade of millwright, which he followed some ten years; after living two Veal's in said county, he moved to West Liberv. Logan Co., where he remained about five years, when he rented a mill near Belief ontaine and began his first work as miller; but, having a wide experience in miliwrigliting, he was well prepared to execute every branch of the trade; he continued milling in three different mills, when he purchased a farm in Logan County, and, after farming it for two years, traded the farm for the Stony Creek Mills, which he after running the same a short time, and purchased the mills he now owns.

was married, Oct. 10, 1847, to Harriet Himnan, daughter of Justice and Ruth (Buell) Hinman: their issue has been six children - Francis, Edgar I., Sarah O., Clara E., Inez I. and Harry G.; Francis died when but 10 months old; the others grew to manhood and womanhood. Edgar was married, in November, 1872, to Maria Meade, and at his death left a wife and two children; Clara was married. Oct. 10, 1874, to Frank Gillett; she, too. has gone to the spirit land, leaving one child; Sarah Orella was married, March 4, 1875, to Samuel Taylor, proprietor of Taylor's Mills; Inez was married, Nov. 26, 1877, to Edmond H. Ogden. When Mr. Redmond began business for himself, at the age of 21, he had only 820, but, by his perseverance and integrity, and his good wife's encouragement and help, he has accumulated property to the value of 820, 000. He and his wife united themselves with the Baptist Church in 1871, and since then have lived consistent lives, in harmony with the teachings of that denomination. In politics, he has always been a stanch Republican. Mrs. Redmond was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., Oct. 10, 1829; when she was 6 years old, her parents moved to Michigan, where her father died, when she returned to New York, where she remained until her marriage to Mr. Redmond.

MARGARET (KESLER) REID Springfield; widow of James Reid, deceased, who was born Sept. 8, 1785, died 1857; when James was a young man, his father sold the farm in Virginia, receiving Continental money as pay, preparatory to his coming to Ohio; but, about the time they were ready to staid, he took sick and died, which deferred their coining. Mrs. Reid, being left a widow, with nine children - seven boys and two girls - was at a loss what to do, keeping the money until she would determine whether to come to Ohio or remain in Virginia; during the time, the Revolutionary wrar closed, and the money became worthless, leaving them destitute, having sold everything but their team, and, in 1802, twro of the boys came to Ohio, locating in Springfield; during that year, they pre-empted the farm now7 owned by Margaret and her children; on this farm they7, during the summer, raised a crop and erected a cabin, and in the fall went back to Virginia, and returned to this county with the rest of the family. In 1846, James wras married to Margaret Kesler, the subject of our sketch: she was born in Bavaria, Europe, iu 1819; her mother died in 1831, and in 1833 her father, with Margaret and her two brothers, emigrated to America, coming direct to Springfield; they7 w7ere shipwrecked on the ocean, losing everything they' had except the clothes they had on; the wreck w'as occasioned by the Captain of the ship, in company wfitli others, being down below drinking v* iiit, cuLvi. not paying attention to tne direction tile ship was going, and ran on a sand-bank. To Margaret and James four children have been born- - "William J. (who died young), George 1L, James A. and Sarah J. George was married, Jan. 4, 1870, to Eunice E., daughter of Silas and Margaret Bvrd: they have one child - Sarah J. - and live with his mother on the farm; George is an active, enterprising young man, of excellent character. James A. wras married, Oct. 11, 1877, to Harriet A., daughter of John and Mary Oxtoby: they live on the farm, in sight of his mother's house; he is also an energetic young man, of good habits. Mrs. Reid, although 61 years old, is in excellent health, and is almost as active as when a young girl, and devotes great care to her daughter, Sarah, w'ho is helpless, being afflicted with rheumatism.

JOHN A. REIFSNIDER, boot and shoe manufacturer and dealer, Springfield. John A. Reifsnider was born in Newville, Cumberland Co., Penn., on Jan. 18, 1834; he had two brothers and five sisters, of whom one brother and four sisters are 1 ving. He came of a long-lived family, his father and mother dying at the ages of 65 and 71 respectively7, and one of his aunts attained the remarkable age of 102 years. Mr. Reifsnider learned his trade with his brother, at Reading, Penn., from 1849 to 1854, coming to Springfield in 1854, where he w orked at the bench unti] 3861. In the meantime, Sept. 5, 1855, he married Eliza J. Sprague, of Springfield. About one month prior to the breaking-out of the w ar, he bought out a small establishment one door east of his present location; he was joined in business, in 1863, by his brother, H. R ... the firm name being Reifsnider A Bro., continuing until Oct. 8, 1879, when his brother died; on the 22d of the -same month, our subject bought the interest of his brother's estate. Mr. Reifsniders only military experience was with the well-known u Squirrel-hunters.'' Of his six children, two of either sex survive - Charles S. and Frank M., both being in business with their father; and his daughters, Ida and Hesper. are respectively7 18 and 36 years old. He is a selfmade man, being early throw n on his owrn resources, and never had any assistance from friends; he is one of those genial men .vho have a smile and pleasant word for all, and has a host of friends. Mr. Reifsnider is eminently a man of societies, being an active and worthy member of the following bodies: Clark Lodge, No. 101, F. A A. M. ; Springfield Chapter, No. 48, R. A. M. ; Springfield Council, No. 17, R. A S. M. : Palestine Commandery, No. 33. Iv. T. ; Moncriefi'e Lodge, No. 83, K. of P. ; Uniform Rank, No. 6, K. of P., of which he is Lieu tenant Commander, and lias been Past Master of Clark Lodge, F. & A. M., and Tli rice Illustrious Master of Springfield Council of Loyal and Select Masters; also Past Captain General of Palestine Commandery of Knights Templar.

HENRI REYNOLDS, farmer; P. O. Springfield. When Mr. Reynolds was 10 years old. he began the trade of molding and burning brick, at which he worked about forty years, but for the last ten years lias devoted his attention chiefly to farming. He was born in Montgomery Co., Ya., Jan. 20, IS 10, and came to Ohio with his parents in the fall of 1820; they settled near what is now Plattsburg, this county, where they lived one year, and then moved to Green Township, where they lived until their deaths. His father, William Reynolds, died in 1857, and his mother, Elizabeth (Tuggle) Reynolds, died in 1804. In 1845, Henry purchased 80 acres of his present farm, and in 1850 bought 40 acres more; he moved to where he now lives in 1855. He was married, Dec. 29, 1840, to Julia Ann McKinney, daughter of John and Rachel (Shaw) McKinney. Mrs. Reynolds was born in this county July 20, 1820, and died Sept. 24, 1878. They had six children, viz., Nancy, Olive, William W., John H., Elizabeth and Rachael J. Nancy was married, Dec. 29, 1875, to John Warren; Olive was married, Dec. 30, 1807, to Thomas Hill: William was married, March 30, 1870, to Mary A. Pilcher; John was married, Sept. 28, 1870, to Sarah Baden line; John is at present practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, this county. Mr. Reynolds lives in the southeastern part of this township; he is a generous, wholosoule t man, possessed of true Virginian hospitality.

SAMUEL RHODES, retired farmer; P. O. Springfield. Samuel Rhodes is one of eight children - seven sons and one daughter- - of Jacob and Barbara Rhodes, of Lancaster Co., Penn., and was born in Chambersburg, Penn., on Nov. 11, 1812; his ancestors on his mother's side were from Holland; he lost his father while only 1 7, and, the family circumstances being very limited, he began the battle of life alone and unaided at even that early age, and his present comfortable situation in life is an indication of how successfully he has fought that battle. On Dec. 12, 1833, a few weeks after the memorable shower of stars, be married Miss Elizabeth Slevick, of his native county, at the family home, and farmed six years, then worked at the trade, of which St. Crispin is the Patron Saint, six years, then, in October of 1845, he moved with his .family to Springfield, which has since been his home; here he farmed until 1802, when, having secured a comfortable competency, he built his present cozy home, 169 South Yellow Springs street, and retired from further active exertions. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes' children, mentioned in the order of their ages, are: Mrs. Amanda Stewart, living in Nebraska; Samuel S., living in Indianapolis: Cyrus C., at Bradford, Penn.; Hiram H., here; and Mrs. Hattie E. Raymond, in Franklin, Penn. It may be mentioned as remarkable that not only did Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes raise all their children, but that three sons and two sens-in-law were three years in the Union army, and returned home whole. Their youngest son, Hiram, is foreman in the paint-shop of P. P. Mast & Co., and lives in his own house, next door to his parents: he married Miss Ella Shorey on Dec. 22, 1871, and has one boy, who was 3 years old in September last. Mr. Rhodes was a member ot the Board of Equalization for eleven years, and is now an Infirmary Director; he is an earnest member and one of the Trustees of St Paul's Church, a recent colonization from the Central Church; an unpretentious, honest and highly respected citizen, and one about whom only pleasant things are said.