Clinton County, Ohio - Biographical sketches (2 of 2 so headed), 1882 (part 6 of 17)

PETER MoNEMAR, farmer, P. O. Oakland, was born November 16, 1836, in Hampshire County, Va. His parents were Felix and Elizabeth McNemar. In his youth he was trained to the pursuits of farming, in which he is at present engaged. He received but a limited English education, and in 1862 he emigrated to Clinton County, Ohio, coming to Wilmington, where he remained a few months. On September 3, 1863, he was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Sarah A. Malick, born March 23, 1838, daughter of Aaron and Sarah Malick, by whom he had two children - Etta B. M., born July 10, 1864, and Cora I., born January 15, 1879. After leaving Wilmington, he removed to Chester Township, where he still resides. In 1865, he bought a farm of about sixty-five acres in the western portion of the township, near the township house. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Sharon, where he officiates as class-leader. His political views are with the Republican party, and he is the owner of sixty-seven acres of land.

HUGH M. NUNION, farmer, P. O. Harveysburg, was born May 20, 1850, in Warren County, Ohio; was the son of Tippoo and Jemima Nunion. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. He was married in December, 1876, to Miss Martha Gray, daughter of Andrew J. and Agnes Gray. She died January 28, 1877. In 1881, April 4, he married Miss Martha Stewart, born in August, 1861, and daughter of Robert and Mary Stewart. To them has been born one child - Bessie A. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His political views are Republican, and he is the owner of sixty acres of tillable land.

JACOB PETERSON, Jr. (deceased). Jacob Peterson, Jr., the subject of this skotch, was born in Hardy County, West Virginia., on the 28th day of Jan- nary, 1785. He was raised to manhood on a farm on Mill Creek, a tributary of the South Branch of the Potomac River. His education was such as the condition of the country at that time afforded. The principal part of his early education was in the Herman language. His English schooling was limited, yet by close application he became proficieut in the common branches of the English language. He gathered much useful information by reading, in which he employed much of his leisure time. Our knowledge of his ancestry dates back to his grandfather, Hans Jacob Peterson, who was born in the year 1706, in Barenville, Countv of Langdenburg, Switzerland. He was married to Sarah Mohlerin on the 13th day of February, 1728. He had nine children, the oldest four having been born in Switzerland. In the year 1736, he emigrated after having procured the necessary passport, which read as follows :

" The Burgomaster and Council of the City of Basle testify herewith that in our oity, and this region of country, there is no contagious disease raging, but by the grace of God we enjoy a pure air free from all infections, and we therefore manfully request that our former citizen, Hans Jacob Peterson, who together with his family, consisting of his wife and four children, intend to travel, first by water to Rotterdam, and then per ship to thtT Island of Pennsylvania, be permitted to pass and repass at all places safely and without hindrance. Such favors we are ready promptly to return according to our Government custom.

He with his family arrived at Philadelphia. After living in Pennsylvania for some years, he went with his family to Augusta County, Ya., and finally settled in Hardy County, Ya., that being a frontier settlement where the settlers were much exposed to Indian raids, which were frequent. His second son, Martin (with others), was taken prisoner by the Indians, and was six months with them west of the Ohio River, in the Muskingum, Scioto and Miami Yalleys. After many hardships, he succeeded in making his escape. At another time, three of his daughters were takeiji prisoners. Two of them never returned. Anna, the other daughter, after being kept fourteen years, was exchanged at Upper Sandusky and returned home. After passing through the trials and hardships of a frontier life, he died at an advanced age at his home in Hardy County, Ua. Jacob, his eldest sou, was born November 6, 1729, in Switzerland, and was married to Eve Elizabeth Harper, on the 14th of April, 1766. She, previous to this time, had been prisoner with the Indians six years. He was a farmer by occupation and lived on Mill Creek, Hardy County, Ya. Being of foreign birth, he considered it his duty to become an American citizen, and applied for and received naturalization papers in the following form :

"And Jacob Peterson having settled and inhabited for some time in the County of Augusta, in this Colony, and now made application to me for the benefit of naturalization, and before the Court of Augusta County, takeu the oath prescribed by law, and subscribed the test, I do hereby, pursuant to the said authority, declare the said Jacob Peterson to be to all intents and purposes fully and completely naturalized. And to have and to enjoy, to him and his heirs the same immunities and rights, of and unto the law, all privileges of this Colony and Dominions, as fully and amply as any of His Majesty's natural born subjects, have and enjoy within the same, as if he had been born within any of His Majesty's Realms and Dominions, according to the aforesaid acts, saving always in such matters and things which by the laws of England concerning the Plantation, he is disabled.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Colony at Williamsburg, this 20th day of November, in the fifth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, King George the Third, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain. Francis Fauquire, Esq.,

He was the father of seven children, two sons and five daughters. He died in October, 1814, at the advanced age of eighty-five years. His wife died December 2, 1816. They had lived together as husband and wife forty-eight years seven months and three days. This brings us to Jacob Peterson, Jr., second son of the above union, and subject of this sketch. He was married to Elizabeth King, March 6, 1805, and on the 12th day of March, 1806, she died. He was married again on the 12th of March, 1809, to Hannah Stucky. He was a man of spirit and energy, and desirous of making life a success. He found that the institution of slavery was detrimental to his business interests as a farmer. Fie was opposed to using slave labor. As free labor rould not successfully compete with slave labor, he resolved to emigrate to Ohio. Consequently, in the year 1817, he, with his brother-in-law, Leonard Hegler, and thenfamilies, emigrated to Greene County, Ohio, carrying their goods in two wagons, each drawn by five horses. He drove his own team, while his wife rode horseback, carrying one child in her arms, and another one, of three years, behind her. They brought with them seventeen head of cattle, of a superior grade of stock to the Ohio cattle. They were driven by Benjamin Stucky and Jonathan Ketteman. Mr. Ketteman is still living in Xenia, at the time of this writing. They accomplished the journey, 350 miles, in twenty-one days. They spent the first winter on Caesar Creek, Greene County, and on the 12th day of March, 1818, he moved with his family to his farm on Anderson's Fork, Chester Township, Clinton County. His farm, which comprised 350 acres, was purchased of Jesse McKay, it being part of Pollard's survey. He paid at the rate of $6 per acre His farm at that time had about thirty acres cleared, and two log cabins on it. Into one of these he moved his family. Here he had abundant opportunity to try his strength of mind, as well as muscle. He seemed to be equal to the emergency, and in a few years erected good buildings, improved his farm by clearing and fencing, and soon had it in a good state of cultivation, and well stocked. It yielded abundant crops. Owing to the lack of good markets, the produce of the farm brought but little ready cash. Corn would bring from 6 to 12} cents, and wheat from 40 to 50 cents per bushel. He would drive his hogs to Cincinnati, sell them for $1.50 per hundred, and then walk home. Under such circumstances, it was necessary that the principal part of the clothing for the family should be home-made. Here we introduce another member of the family, of whom we have merely made mention, and that is his wife and companion in hardships. His labors and duties were arduous on the farm ; hers were none the less so in the house. Besides the ordinary household duties, it was hers to see to manufacturing goods, such as linens, flannels and cloth for the proper clothing for the family. These had to be prepared from the raw material, by the labor of woman's hand. While it was right and necessary that Jacob Peterson and his wife should perform all this toil and labor, which they did nobly, to better their condition in life, they had a higher and more exalted calling to fulfill in their lives, in social, moral, political and religious duties. Society, like many other things in this world, is changeable ; society of to-day is not as it was in the first settling of this country. Then it had no false colors ; a friend then was a friend indeed. According to the nature of things, society was nearer on an equality ; no one could succeed without the co-operation of his neighbor. Hence, it was a mutual pleasure to be interested in the happiness and prosperity of all. He was of a very social nature, and of pure and elevated character. In private, as well as in public life, at home and abroad, he maintained a chaste and dignified intercourse with those with whom he came in contact. His hospitality was unbounded, and by those who once enjoyed it, it was gratefully remembered. Strictly moral and upright in his dealings with his fellow men, he won the esteem and respect of all who knew him. Politically, he acted with the Whig party. He voted for John Quincy Adams for President, and for every succeeding Whig candidate. He was a great admirer of Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and Thomas Corwin. He was opposed to the extension of slavery, and voted with the Republican party from its first organization. Was a decided Union man during the great rebellion, and lived to see universal liberty established all over our fair land. In religion, he was a zealous supporter of Christianity. At the age of nineteen years, he united with the German Reformed Church, and stood in that connection until he came to Ohio. There was no organization of that church near enough to unite with, until the organization of a Reformed congregation on Beaver Creek, in Greene County, about the year 1830, with David Winters as Pastor. He stood in connection with this congregation until the organization of the Reformed Church at Xenia, in the year 1833, and served as Elder in that congregation until the organization of the Reformed Church at Caesar's Creek, in the year 1843, when he was again elected to the office of Elder, which office he held nearly twenty years, when he asked to be relieved, on account of the infirmities of ago. Having been a man of energy and perseverance, he succeeded in accumulating a valuable property, consisting of 600 acres of land. He lived happily with his wife forty-eight years nine months and six days. She died of pneumonia, the 16th day of December, 1857. In his declining years, he suffered with bodily afflictions, having been thrown from a horse, he received injuries from which he never entirely recovered. He also lost the sight of one of his eyes. Notwithstanding these afflictions; he remained cheerful, and enjoyed the society of his children and friends. In the winter of 1866-67, he made a visit to his daughter, living in Logan County ; while returning, he contracted a severe cold, which resulted in pneumonia. Arriving at Xenia, he stopped at his son Abel's, where he rapidly grew worse, and died on the 3d day of January, 1867. He was the father of ten children, nine of whom survive him. Elizabeth Ann, the eldest, married John Nash ; Abel, the eldest son, married Alivia A. Weaver; Jesse, married Eleanor A. Weaver; Aaron, married Jane B. Wickersham ; Amy, married John Bush; Archibald, married Mary C. McNair; Abraham, married Naomi Middleton ; after her death, he married Mary W. Sleeper; Hannah J., married George H. Moore; Jacob S., married Sarah C. Ellis, daughter of Henry Ellis, and grand-daugbter of Abraham Ellis.

JACOB S. PETERSON, New Burlington, son of Jacob Peterson, Jr., was born March 19, 1824, in the township of Chester, Clinton Co., Ohio, being one of a large family of children. His boyhood days were happily spent at home. He early attended school in the characteristic log schooihouse of the day, receiving tuition from teachers in excellent keeping with the buildings in which they taught. Such an education as he could acquire in this manner he subsequently improved greatly by close and profitable reading. He also cultivated a talent for music, in which he became proficient. From his position as a farmer's lad he became physically well developed, and his social qualities have made for him many fast friends in the course of his life. Having been under the influence of Christian training by his parents, he held a high estimation of good morals, and at the age of eighteen, on tbe 16th day of April, 1842, he united with the German Reformed Church, at Xenia, and was confirmed by Rev. David Winters, then pastor. In 1843, he became a member of the Reformed organization at Caesar's Creek, where he remained until 1874, when he united with the Mount Pisgah congregation formed in that year. November 23, 1848, he married Sarah Catherine Ellis, Rev. Henry Williard performing the ceremony. The lady was the daughter of Abraham Ellis, of Liberty Township. January 23, 1849, Mr. Peterson and his wife began housekeeping on a portion of his father's farm, where they lived ten years. In the meantime he purchased land adjoining, upon which he moved with his family April 23, 1859, making it his residence since that time. The farm consists of 200 acres, wellimproved, and its owner devotes his time principally to raising grain and stock. His first ballot for President was cast far Zachary Taylor, in 1848 ; he voted with the Whig party until the Republican party was organized, since which time he has voted in the interest of that political body. His influence has been always exerted for the good of his community. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson are the parents of the following children - Emma Clare, born December 22, 1849, married James W. Middleton, October 4, 1871 ; Ada Irene, born July 23, 1852, married George A. McKay, September 25, 1873; Orville Ellis, born November 21, 1854, married Luella B. Oglesbee, August 22, 1877 ; Alice Maria, born August 16, 1860; Jacob Elmer, born September 20, 1862; Eva Grace, born February 4, 1869.

ARCHIBALD PETERSON, farmer, P. O. New Burlington, was born December 2, 1819, in Clinton County, Ohio, iu what is now known as Chester Township. His parents were Jacob and Hannah Peterson, of whom we have made mention in this work. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited English education. In February, 1851, he married Miss Eveline Hains, daughter of Jonathan and Mary Hains. She died October 26, 1856. He was again married, May 25, 1858, to Miss Mary C. McNair, born April 12, 1835, and daughter of Ward and Catherine McNair. They are the parents of ten children - -William A., Amanda C., Edwin E., [da J., Lizzie H., Florence I., Darius A., Della M., Myrtie V. and one who died in infancy. He is a member of the German Reformed Church, a Republican, and the owner of about three hundred and twenty acres of land, in Greene and Clinton Counties.

CLAYTON ROCKHILL, deceased, was born July 2, 1800, in New Jersey; his parents were John and Elizabeth Rockhill, who settled in what is now known as Chester Township, at an early day ; he was reared on a farm and received but a limited education. His first wife was Esther Drisbrow, by whom he had five children, three of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. She died June 29, 1834. On November 11, 1836, he married Mias Ann Kirby, by whom he had three children, one of whom is still living. She died in October, 1843 ; he was again married, June 28, 1845, to Catherine Wilkerson, by whom he had four children, viz., Sarah, John W., Edward and Laura; he was a member of the Baptist Church, and departed this life Juue 30, 1854 ; his widow still survives him, in the seventieth year of her age, and has in her possession about sixty -four acres of land, situated about two miles northwest of Oakland Village.

BENJAMIN ROCKHILL, deceased, was born in April, 1805, in New Jersey ; he was the son of John and Elizabeth Rockhill, who settled in Clinton County at quite an early day. In his youth, Benjamin was trained to the pursuits of farming, to which he ever after devoted his attention ; he received but the rudiments of an English education, which was the common lot of the young men of his day. On January 29, 1846, he was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Haines, born May 1, 1816, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Haines. This union was blessed with five children, viz., Jonathan, Arthur, Cyrenus (now residing in Nebraska), Clayton (at present practicing law in Minneapolis, Minn.), and Elizabeth (deceased). Mr. Rockhill was a kind and loving father, and an affectionate husband. In his religious belief, he was a Baptist, and in politics, he took his stand with the Republican party ; he departed this life in April, 1862 ; his widow still survives him, and resides on the old homestead, located in the center of Chester Township.

LEVI I). SHAMBAUGH, farmer, P. 0. New Burlington, was born November 8, 1821, in Frederick County, Va.; his parents were Joseph and Anne Shambaugh ; Joseph Shambaugh was born in 1786, in Virginia ; he was reared on a farm. In 1816, December 19, he married Miss Anne Duffy, daughter of Levi Duffy. In 1822, Joseph emigrated from Virginia to Clinton County, Ohio, and settled on Turkey Run, in what is now known as Chester Township ; he remained here but a short time, when he removed to Greene County and settled in the southwest corner of what is now known as Caesar's Creek Township ; he here " took up " about 209 acres of land partially cleared, and for the twenty years following, he was busily engaged in clearing the remainder of the land, in which he endured a great many hardships and privations ; he was the father of eleven children, seven of whom grew to manhood and womanhood; he was a member of the Baptist Church, a very useful man in his day, and died November 29, 1841. Shortly after the death of his first wife Joseph married Eleanor McDonald, who survives him. Levi D. was reared on a farm ; received but a limited education. He married, July 18, 1847, Miss Rachel A. Mitchener, daughter of Joseph and Betsy Mitchener. She died November 12, 1853; he was again married, in November, 1855, to Miss Abigail J. McKay, daughter of George and Mary McKay. To them have been born six children, viz., Oscar M., born September 13, 1856 ; Amanda, born January 5, 1859 ; William, born May 30, 1862; Lawson, born May 29, 1865; Laura, born May 29, 1865; Joseph, born December 23, 1867. In 1847, Mr. Shambaugh settled on a farm in Chester Township, located about two and a half miles east of New Burlington, on which place he at present resides ; he is a member of the Baptist Church, a stanch Republican, and the owner of 390 acres of land.

ANDREW R. 8IIIDAKER, farmer, P. O. Oakland, was born in Chester Township, Clinton Co., Ohio, August 11, 1849. He is one of the sons of Mitchell W. and Elizabeth Shidaker, of Harveysburg, Warren Co. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a fair English education. On September 8, 1870, he married Mary Slack, born July 11, 1850, daughter of Joseph and Eliza Slack of Adams Township, whose sketch appears in this work. To them have been born one child, Mattie E. Mr. Shidaker is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 312, at Harveysburg. Politically, he is a Republican, and the owner of sixty acres of land, located near Clarksville. Mitchell W. and Elizabeth Shidaker, parents of our subject, were residents of

Clinton County, Chester Township, many years. In 1880, they moved to Harveysburg, Warren County, where they still reside. They are the parents of nine children, four of whom are now living - -Andrew R., James H., Mary and Eliza J. Mitchell W. served as Clerk for Chester Township several years. He has also for many years taught school. His political views are Republican, and he is the owner of 200 acres of land.

HENRY SMART, farmer, P. 0. Harveysburg, was born October 27, 1824, in Gloucestershire, England. His parents were Robert and Prudence Smart. When about fourteen years old, he left his home and proceeded to Loudon, where he remained about seven years. He then returned home again, where he remained until 1849, in which year he emigrated to America. He spent about two years as a farm hand in Ulster County, New York State, and in 1851, came to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lived about two years. He then removed to Clinton County, Ohio. Fiually, after living in different parts of the county, he settled in the southwestern portion of Chester Township, where he still resides. On June 14, 1851, he married Miss Louisa Birch. She died March 16, 1857. On October 9, 1858, he married Miss Mary Thomas, by whom he had nine children - Henry T., Joseph, Elizabeth, Robert, Emily, Charles, Mary, Frank and Daniel (deceased). She died in May, 1879. He again married, July 24, 1880, Miss Sophia Thomas, who is sharing mutually with him his joys and sorrows. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a Republican, and the owner of 230 acres of land.

JOHN Q. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Oakland, was born in November, 1824, in Warren County, Wayne Township, Ohio. His parents were Thomas and Mary Smith. In his youth, he was trained to the pursuits of farming, and received a good English education. In July, 1852, he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia E. Evans. To them have been born six children, five of whom are still living. He remained in Warren County for about two years after his marriage, when he removed to Clinton County, in the southern portion of Chester Township, where his son Horace still resides. In 1859, he was elected by the Republican party as a member of the Ohio State Senate, in which he served for two years. In 1861, he was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, and served two years. In 1870, he was elected as a member of the Ohio State Board of Equalization. He was again elected State Senator in 1871. In 1872, he was elected to Congress, and served two years. In 1874, he was renominated for Congress, but defeated by John Savage. In 1875, he was appointed by President Grant Commissioner of Indian Affairs, which duties he performed nearly two years. In 1877, he was appointed United States Consul General to Caoada, with headquarters at Montreal, the duties of which office are still attended to by him. He is at present residing in Montreal. A great deal more might be said about this worthy gentleman's public career ; but, suffice it to say, his has been an honorable one, of which the citizens of Clinton County may well feel proud.

HENRY SPRAY, farmer, P. O. New Burlington. John Spray, grandfather of the subject of our present sketch, was born about the year 1790, iu South Carolina. His parents were Samuel and Mary Spray. When he was about thirteen years of age, his parents emigrated from South Carolina to Warren County, Ohio, and located on the little Miami River, near where Waynesville is situated. They remained there about one year, when they removed to Clinton County, and settled about one mile south of where New Burlington is located, in Chester Township. The spot on which they settled was, at that time, comparatively a forest, which necessity demanded to be cleared. They endured all the hardships and privations which usually accompany pioneer life. Samuel remained there until his death, which occurred March 20, 1836. His wife died June 18, 1843. On September 30, 1813, John Spray was married to Miss Sarah Sanders, by whom he had nine children, who grew to manhood and womanhood. He served as Trustee for Chester Township several years. He was a member of the Frieuds' Society, and died June 6, 1853. His wife died July 31, 1840. Jesse, the oldest son of John Spray, was born July 9, 1815 ; he was reared to manhood on a farm, and received what was considered in his day a fair English education. On September 1, 1836, he married Miss Eunice Stedom, born February 1 1, 1815, daughter of

John and Alice Stedom. To them have been born two children, viz., Henry and John (deceased). In 1836, he settled in Greene County, on Anderson's Fork, about one mile northeast of New Burlington, where he lived about fourteen years. He then removed to Clinton County, Chester Township, and settled about two miles nearly south of New Burlington, where he still resides. He is an ardent member of the Friends' Society. In politics, he is a Republican, and has served as Trustee for Chester Township several years. Henry Spray, son of Jesse Spray, and subject of our present sketch, was born November 2, 1839, in what is now known as Spring Valley Township, Greene County. In his youth he was skillfully trained to the pursuits of farming, in which he is at present successfully engaged. He received a good English education, and, in April, 1863, he was united in the builds of matrimony to Miss Mary Ann McMillan, born December 23, 1843. In 1869, ho was elected Treasurer for Chester Township, and has served in that capacity up to the present time. He is a member of the Friends' Society, and the owner of about two hundred and eight acres of laud. This gentleman is well worthy of representation in the history of Cliuton County.

NATHAN A. TUCKER, farmer, P. 0. Harveysburg, was born January 11, 1827, in Virginia. His parents were George and Sarah Tucker. George was born in 1779 in Frederick County, Md. He was reared on a farm, and received the rudiments of an education in a district school. About the year 1814, he married (in Virginia) Miss Sarah Houet, born March 28, 1794, by whom he had eight children, seven of whom are still living. In 1832, he emigrated to Perry County, Ohio, and settled on about four hundred acres of land located on Monday Creek, where he remained until his death, which occurred in January, 1851. His widow still survives him, now in her eighty-eighth year. He was a member of Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he was a Republican, and at one time, a strong Abolitionist. Nathan A. Tucker, the subject of our present sketch, was, like his father, trained to the pursuits of farming. On January 11, 1849, he married Miss Margaret Polnig, born October 18, 1828, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Polnig. This union has been blessed with four children, viz., John W., Samuel P., Thomas B. and Hollie M. In 1873, Mr. Tucker, with his family, removed from Perry County to Clinton, and settled in the western portion of Chester Township, where he still resides. He enlisted in the Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was attached to the Army of the Potomac, and served as Commissary Sergeant in Company A. He was engaged in the battles of Winchester, Fisher Hill, Harper's Ferry, the fight at Cedar Creek and various other engagements. He received an honorable discharge in October, 1864. While living in Perry County, he served as Trustee for Monday Creek Township. In politics, he is a Republican. He is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 312, at Harveysburg, and the owner of 188 acres of land.

ELIHU UNDERWOOD, farmer, P. 0. Harveysburg, was born February 17, 1839, in Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His parents were Amos and Mary Underwood, who settled in Clinton County at an early day. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received the rudiments of education in a district school. On October 17, 1861, was solemnized his marriage with Miss Hester Kirk, born November 23, 1838. This union has been blessed with five children, four of whom are still living. Mr. Underwood is au agriculturist of more than ordinary intelligence, and believes in supporting all projects which would prove of benefit to the county or township in which ho resides. Politically, he is a Republican. He is a member of the Friends' Society and the owner of eighty-eight acres of land.

ZEPIIANIAH UND15RWQ0D, farmer, P. O. Harveysburg. Amos Underwood, father of the subject of our sketch, was born in York County, Penn. His parents were Zephaniah and Rebecca Underwood. He was reared on a farm and received the rudiments of education in a district school. He married Miss Mary Shirk, daughter of John and Barbara Shirk, by whom ho had eleven children, six of whom are still living. She died and he was again married to Miss Priscilla Lewis, of Highland County. In the fall of about 1825, he settled in Clinton County, Liberty Township, about three miles south of where Port William at present is located, and remained there about three years. In 1828, he bought a farm near his first location, on which he remained until about 1854. He then removed to the southwestern portion of Chester Township, to the farm on which his son at present resides, where he spent the remainder of his days. He was a member of the Friends' Society, and he died in that faith. Zephaniah, the subject of our present sketch, was born November 10, 1820, in Columbiana County, Ohio, and like his father was reared on a farm. He received but a limited education in early life, but in after years acquired considerable self-culture and education. In December, 1871, he married Miss Matilda J. Downing, by whom he had four children, viz.: Ruth A., Zephaniah, Joseph M. and Olive. Politically,

JOHN VAN DERYORT, deceased, was born June 2, 1813, in Warren County; was the son of Jonah and Elizabeth Vandervort. He was reared to manhood on a farm; received a good English education, the acquirement of which enabled him to teach school, which be did for several years, both before and after his marriage. On October 20, 1842, he married Miss Martha E. Riley, born November 29, 1824, and daughter of Richard and Sarah Riley. To them have been born eight children, viz., Sarah E. (married Joseph Cashman), Mary E., Amanda (married Alpheus King), Ella (married Samuel H. Trovillo), Preston, Charles. Emerson and John. Directly after their marriage they removed to a farm about three miles southeast of Harveysburg, where they lived about seven years ; then removed to a farm about one and one-half miles northeast of New Antioch, where they remained about fifteen years. They then located about two miles southwest of Cuba Village, where they lived several years ; while living here, Mr. Vandervort died, December 17, 1865. He was a kind and loving father, and an indulgent husband. He was successful in business during life, for when he died he was worth about $15,000. A few years after his death the remainder of the family removed to Wilmington, where they lived about five years. They then removed to the western portion of Chester Township, Clinton County, where they still reside ; this removal occurred in September, 1881. Mrs. Vandervort has in her possession 122 acres of land, and is a member of the M. E. Church.

ARCHIBALD VANTRESS (deceased) was born November 18, 1795, in New York State. His parents were William and Mary Vantress. He was trained to the pursuits of farming, which occupation he ever after followed. He received an education in a district school, and emigrated to Ohio at quite an early day. He was married to Miss Mary Rockhill, born November 7, 1807, and daughter of John and Elizabeth Rockhill, by whom he had seven children, of whom five are still living - Cyrus H., Henry, Edward, Francis M. and Alfred. To his children he was a kind and loving father, and to his wife an affectionate husband. In politics, he cast his lot in with the Republican party. His widow still survives him, in her seventy-fifth year.

JAMES WICKERSHAM, farmer, P. O. Gurneyville, was born August 31, 1811, in Clinton County. His parents were Enoch and Margaret Wickersham. Enoch Wickersham was born August 13, 1778, in Pennsylvania, and was the son of James and Sarah Wickersham. He was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. In 1806, he emigrated to Clinton County, Ohio, and settled on a farm of about 200 acres in the woods. He, like the most of our pioneers, endured a great many hardships and privations. He married Miss Margaret Stout, by whom he had nine children, of whom six are still living. He was a member of the Friends' Society, and died November 8, 1862. His wife died in 1879, having reached the age of ninety years. James Wickersham was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. In May, 1835, he married Miss Laura Conger, born March 12, 1812, and daughter of Joseph and Amy Conger. This union has been blessed with seven children, three of whom are still living - -Joseph C., Enoch and Pierce H. About the the year 1838, he removed to Grant County, Ind., where he lived about sixteen years. In 1854, he removed back to Clinton County, Ohio, and settled in Chester Township, near where he at present is located. He has served as Trustee for Chester Township, and is the owner of about fifty-seven acres of land.

JAMES WILLIAMS, farmer, P. 0. Oakland, was born March 6, 1834, in Monmouthshire, England. His parents are William and Sarah Williams. William Williams was born October 29, 1797, in Monmouthshire, England. When about fourteen years of age, his father died, and the support of his mother henceforth devolved upon him. On June 7, 1827, he married Miss Sarah Lewis, by whom he had seven children, six of whom are still living - John, William, James, Edward, Richard and Thomas. In the year 1849, they left the shores of England, and sailed for America. After landing at Philadelphia, they proceeded to Sharonville, Hamilton County, where they remained about four years. They then removed to Clinton County, Chester Township, and settled on a farm of about 226 acres, near Oakland. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and departed this life April 2, 1877. His widow survives him, now in her eighty-fifth year. James Williams, the subject of our sketch, was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a good English education. On November 4, 1863, be was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Mary Jane Haines. To them have been born three children - Wilbur H., and two deceased. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a Republican, and the owner of 185 acres of land.

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PLEASANT BETTERTON, farmer, youngest son of Joshua and Mary (Westj Betterton, was born in the township of his residence December 24, 1830. His parents were natives of Campbell County, Va. His father was born October 8, 1771, and his mother in 1791. They were married in the " Old Dominion," and migrated to Clinton County in 1812, and first settled ar, Snow Hill, where they resided till 1813, when Mr. Betterton purchased 300 acres, a part of which comprises the present homestead. He settled on it about the same time. Mr. Betterton was a carpenter and millwright by trade, and followed it a good portion of his life. He built one of the large mills at Lynchburg, Va., and, after coming to this county, aided in the erection of two mills - one on the " Old Haworth farm," and one for Aaron Ruse, on the East Fork. Mr. Betterton was prominently connected with all the early improvements of Clark. He departed this life October 3, 1834, and Mrs. B. died December 5. 1875, at the ripe age of eighty-four years. Mr. B.'s father, William Betterton, was a witness to the noted " Wyoming massacre," and saw his father and family cruelly murdered, while he and only one brother escaped the wrath of the uncouth savages. He also participated in the struggle for our national independence. Mr. Betterton, the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood on his father's farm. From 1856 to 1868, he was engaged in railroading on the M. & C. R. R., and since has followed the pursuits of farming. April 26, 1858, he was joined in marriage to Miss Hannah A. Jackson, daughter of Josiah and Ruth Jackson. This union was blest with six children ; of these four are living, viz., Flora, William, Walter and Mary. Charlie and Melinda are deceased. Mr. Betterton is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, and in politics is a Republican. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Clark Township for ten years. He was Land Assessor in 1870. In June, 1861, he was appointed Deputy United States Marshal by President Lincoln, and served for the term of nine years. He owns a well-cultivated farm of 136 acres, and is by occupation a farmer.

CHRISTOPHER C. BETTS (deceased) was born in Grayson County, Va., May 30, 1813. He was a son of Aaron and Anna (Hunt) Betts, the former a native of Bucks County, Penn., and the latter of North Carolina. They came to Clinton County in the year 1815, and settled one mile west of Martinsville where Mr. Betts purchased a large tract of land from the original survey. Subsequently he bought eighty acres of land, a part of which forms a. portion of the present homestead now occupied by the widow of C. C. Betts. In 1836, he engaged in the mercantile business with his sons under the firm name of A. Betts & Sons. In 1838, the firm changed to C. C. Betts & Lazenby, who did business to^othcr until 1849, when the latter withdrew and David Sanders entered as a partner. This company, C. C. Betts & Co., continued merchandising till 1860, when Sanders retired and James Hunt became a member of the firm, continuing together till 1864, when the firm dissolved, and Mr. Betts retired from mercantile pursuits and followed farming up to his death, which occurred October 14, 1870. Mr. Betts was for many years prominently connected with all the secular, religious and educational interests of Martinsville. He was largely instrumental in securing to Martin mile the present schoolhouse as well as the school itself, which has so eminently proved a useful institution of learning, and for which Mr. Betts deserves the highest credit. He served his township in various official relations and was a citizen of unsurpassed public enterprise. He was married September 30, 1835, to Miss Lydia Huff, the youngest child of a family of ten children of Daniel and Sarah (Burnside) Huff. Mrs. Betts is a native of Highland Couuty, Ohio, where she was born February 28, 1815. Mr. and Mrs. Betts were blessed with eleven children, ten of whom are living, as follows: Madison, born February 13, 1837, Cashier

CHRISTIAN F. BROCKMAN, farmer, P. O. Lynchburg, a highly cultured and esteemed German, residing in Clark Township, near Lynchburg, was born in Hanover. Germany, November 10, 1814. He is a son of Ernest and Catherine (Elbrecht) Brockman, deceased. Mr. Brockman was reared in Hanover, and received the rudiments of his education in the schools of that place. At the age of sixteen, he commenced and served an apprenticeship of four years at watchmaking. He pursued his trade in the town of Osnabruck two years, then emigrated to America and settled in Georgetown, D. C., where he was employed in his trade three years. He then removed to the Queen City, and, after working at his trade for a Mr. Joseph two years, he opened a shop of his own and followed that business up to 1860, when he moved to his present farm. It contains 115 acres of well-improved land, and is adorned with a magnificent two-story brick residence, erected at a cost of $3,000. Mr. Brockman celebrated his marriage, November, 1841, with Miss Margaret Nawerth, a native of Bavaria, born December 6, 1823, and a daughter of John A. and Rachel Nawerth, who emigrated to the United States in 1832. This union was blessed with nine children ; of these six are living, viz., Catharine; Louisa, wife of Frank Spees; Anna Amelia, wife of Frank Park ; Emma, wife of Frank M. Evans ; Anna, Ernstine and Alice. Margaret, Doretta and Rachel are deceased. In 1850, Mr. Brockman's parents emigrated to America. They were both in the eighty-second year of their age, and, after a toilsome voyage of fifteen weeks, Mrs. Brockman arrived at Cincinnati; Mr. Brockman died on the boat near Louisville from cholera, which was then prevalent. Mr. Brock - iuau, our subject, is the youngest of a family of four children. He is a genial, hospitable man, and has many friends. He and wife and family are members of the Lutheran Church.

GEORGE BROWN, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, son of David and Rebecca Brown, was born in Washington Township October 1, 1841. He passed his youth and earl}' manhood on his father's farm. August, 1863, he rallied to his country's call, and enlisted in Company A, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, and rendered worthy service in the Army of the Potomac; he participated in the battle of Cleveland, Tenn., and rfa]so in a number of minor battles ; he was engaged principally on guard duty on Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad ; he was honorably mustered out at the close of the war, and returned home and resumed farming. For the last two years, he has been engaged extensively in buying and shipping hog3. Mr. Brown was married, August, 1873, to Emma E. Hayes, a native of Washington Township, born May 31, 1846. and a daughter of Jouathan and Elizabeth Hayes. This union was given two children - Hester E. and Iva L. Mr. Brown and his wife are members of the Christian Church. Mr.

Brown's political doctrines and principles are Democratic. He owns a farm of 103 acres in Washington Township, well improved, and under a good state of cultivation.

JOHN CARMAN, M. D., Martinsville, was born near Port William, September 23, 1821. His parents, James and Rosanna Carman, were natives of Kentucky and Virginia, respectively. His father's parents came to Clinton County in 1801, while Ohio was under a territorial government. They located near Sabina, where they resided till 1825, when they removed to Warren County, which was their place of resilience till 1839, when they returned to Clinton County. Dr. Carman passed his early life on a farm, and followed its pursuits up to 1849, when he chose the profession of medicine. He read with Dr. J. C. Thomas, of Covington, Ky., for three years, and returned to Hamilton County, Ohio. He attended the Eclectic Medical College, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated with honors, February 24, 1854. ' He then established himself at Waynesville, Warren County, where he practiced with success till January 15, 1855, when he removed to Martinsville. He built up a lucrative practice, which received his efficient services with marked success up to within a few years, when he partially retired from the field of practice. In 1868, he engaged in the mercantile business, which he carried on till October, 1874. September 15. 1847, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Moon, a daughter of Joseph R. and Eleanor Moon, two worthy old pioneers of Clinton County. Mrs. Carmau was born in Clark Township, July 14, 1828. Dr. Carman and wife are members of the Christian Church. He is a member of the Masonic Order, and society of I. O. 0. F., of which he is a Past Grand. In politics, he is an adherent to Republican doctriues and principles. Dr. Carman is a gentleman of honor and principle, and bears the esteem of his community. He owns a farm in Perry Township, Brown Co., and another one in Iroquois County, 111. Of late, .his attention has been given to farming and rearing stock.

S. CHAPMAN, M. D., Martinsville, was born in Highland County, Ohio, March 13, 1842. He is a son of Isaac and Mary Chapman. He received his classical education in the Hillsboro Academy, and followed teaching from 1859 to 1863. The latter year, he commenced reading medicine with Dr. Noble, of Sugar Tree Ridge, and remained under his instructions three years. September 29, 1864, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Seventy-eight Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served under Gen. Thomas, and participated in the battles of Spring Hill, Franklin and Mashville, and a number of minor engagements. He was discharged, June 19, 1865, on account of disability. He then returned home and resumed his medical studies. He graduated from the Starling Medical College of Columbus, March 4, 1867, and first entered on the duties of his profession at North Liberty, where he practiced about seven years. In 1875, he resumed practice in Danville, Ohio, where he remained till March, 1881, when he came to Martinsville, where he is establishing a good business. January 14, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Hamilton, daughter of Norval Hamilton, and a native of Knox County, Ohio, where she was born, December 13, 1840. They have two children - Wenona Gertrude and Ogden Doremus. Dr. Chapman aud wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is connected with the Masonic Order and I. 0. 0. F.

LARKIN CLELAND, senior member of the firm of Cleland & Hunt, bankers and merchants, Martinsville, was born in Warren County, December 19, 1832. At an early age his parents, James and Phebe (Brown) Cleland, removed to Marion Township, this county, where he was reared till eighteen years of age, when he went to Blanchester, and served an apprenticeship of three years at blacksmithing, for which he received $30, $40 and $50 per year, respectively. After pursuing his trade there seven years, he removed to Cuba, and in 1864, to Washington Township, where he farmed till 1866, when he came to Martinsville and engaged in the mercantile trade with S. T. Moon. They continued together till October, 1867, when the firm dissolved, and Mr. Cleland became a partner with M. L. Hunt in the mercantile business, and in the banking business, in the Farmer's Bank, in August, 1873. Mr. Cleland's foresight, judgment and energy, has rendered him successful as a mechanic, farmer, merchant and banker, and while he has acquired good property, it can truthfully be said that it all was honorably obtained. Mr. Cleland wa3 married, August 26, 1852, to Meloena Mitchell, a daughter of Samuel and Charlotte Mitchell. Mrs. Cleland was born in Washington Township, December 13, 1833. This union was blest with four children , of these, two are living, viz. : Phebe, wife of J. F. McKibben, and Nancy J., wife of Charles Rannels. Charlotte, deceased, was born August 30, 1853, and died, June 20, 1874; and Henry, deceased, was born April 6, 1855, and met his death from hydrogen gas in a well, August 16, 1878. Mr. Cleland is a member of the Friends' Church, and also of the I. 0. 0. F., of which he has served as Treasurer nine years. He was a member of the Board of Education for thirteen years. He owns four houses and four lots, and one-half interest iu two business houses in Martinsville.

WILLIAM CONNELL, farmer, P. 0. Lynchburg, was born in Clark Township May 16, 1816. His parents, Hiram and Nancy (Wood), were natives of Fayette and Greene Counties, Penn. They were married and came to this county in 1814, and settled on the farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch. Mr. Connell, after expending much labor upon this farm, died October, 1856, aged eighty years. Mrs. Connell departed this life in May of the same year. William is the second son and fourth child of a family of eight children, of whom four are living. He was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and has always followed that avocation. He was married March 19, 1840, to Lucinda Shields, born in Clinton County, December 23, 1819, andadaughter of William and Hannah (Fraizer) Shields. Of the six children this union produced, three are living, viz. : Rebecca H., born June 19, 1845, wife of Joshua B. Garner ; Lewis W., born December 10, 1848, and married Miss Catharine Jones ; and Warren J., born January 7, 1857. John M., born October 25, 1841, died November 5, 1861 ; Hiram, born September 21, 1850, died May 13, 1864, and Martha J., born November 12, 1854, and died August 14, 1876. Mrs. Connell is a member of the Society of Friends, and Mr. Connell is identified with the Masonic fraternity. He owns a farm of seventy-five acres of well-improved land, and pursues agriculture and stock-raising.

JOHNSON CRAWFORD, retired, P. 0. Martinsville, was born in Carrroll County, Ohio, July 7, 1819. His parents, Matthew and Susanna (Johnson) Crawford, were natives of Ireland and emigrated to America in 1793, and settled in Augusta Township, Columbiana (now Carroll) County, Ohio, where they were among the first settlers. Our subject was reared on his father's farm. In 1849, he learned painting, which he followed most of the time till the war broke out. He spent one year (1854), in Decatur County, Ind. In 1855, he came to Clark Township, and in 1859, he removed to Martinsville. September 11, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Fortieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the Army of West Virginia, and participated at the battle of Mill Creek, Paintville and Pound Gap. In 1862, he was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland, under Gen. Rosecrans, and served til! May, 1863, having fought at Vandoran. He was then taken sick and subsequently was consigned to the Invalid Corps at Camp Jahalt. He served as nurse in Hospital No. 6, Louisville, till February, 1864; he went to Lexington where he was discharged Septem her 23, 1864. He contracted disease while in military service that disabled him, and he now draws a pension of $6 a month. Mr. Crawford was married, March 19, 1840, to Ruth Sinclair, daughter of Daniel and Lucy Sinclair, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 4, 1816. They had two children, viz., William L., born February 7, 1841, married Louisa Roberts, and died September 27, 1872, and left one child - Cora. David was born May 4, 1844. He married Nanny Runyan, now deceased, and had one child - Stella. David enlisted in the late war in Company K, Seventy-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served six months; re-enlisted August 2, 1863, in Company C, Seventy-ninth Regiment, and served with Gen. Sherman, and was with him on his famous " march to the sea." He was discharged June 9, 1865, after long and honorable service. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford are members of the Christian Church, and Mr. Crawford is Republican in politics.

HENRY B. CRUMLY, farmer, P. 0. Martinsville, ex-Sheriff of Clinton County, was born near Wilmington, Ohio, November 3, 1825. His parents, William and Rebecca Crumly, were natives of Frederick County, Va. The former was born August

2, 1798, and the latter February 12, 1800. William came to G-reene County, with his parents, about 1810, and in 1821, he came to Wilmington. He followed teaching, from early manhood till 1843, when he became Assistant County Clerk, and occupied that position till 1853, when he was elected Treasurer of Clinton County. He served the public in that capacity for six years, then kept books in William Fife's private bank one year. At the expiration of this time, he entered the Auditor's office, as Clerk, and retained that position till the spring of 1865, when he was appointed Auditor, and performed the duties of that office till the 25th of August, following, when he was removed from public duty by death. Mrs. Crumly departed this life June, 1875. Henry was reared on his father's farm, near Wilmington, and was educated in the common school. He followed farming up to 1853, then removed to Dover and operated a a saw-mill eighteen months; then removed to Wilmington, and after three years in the grain trade, he engaged in butchering, which he followed till April 22, 1861, when he responded to his country's call by enlisting in the " three months' call," and July 9, 1861, re-enlisted, and was mustered in, in Company G, Eleventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for three years as Second Sergeant, and, subsequently, was given the rank of Orderly Sergeant. He fought at Scarry Creek and Canifex, and was skirmishing with Tompkins' Cavalry till the following November, when, one night while retreating down Catton Mountain, he fell over a precipice, and sustained injuries for which he was discharged, April, 1862. He now receives a compensation of $4 per month, for his disability. Mr. Crumly served as Assessor of Union Township twelve years. In 1867, he was elected Deputy Sheriff, and, after serving eight years, was elected Sheriff. He served acceptably one term, and declined the earnest solicitations of the people to be a candidate again. In December, 1877, he located on his present farm, which contains sixty-six acres. He was married September 2, 1847, to Mary Doan, daughter of Jesse and Lydia Doan, and a native of Union Township, where she was born October 4, 1825. Of their six children, four are living, viz., Rosetta, wife of W. A. Harsha. Mollie, Jesse E. and Charles II. Arthur R. and William A. are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Crumly are members of the Society of Friends. Mr. Crumly is a Republican.

THOMAS B. GADDIS, farmer, P. 0. Martinsville, was born in Fayette County, Penn., June 30, 1839. His parents, Thomas and Mary Gaddis, were also natives of Fayette County. His father was born December 10, 1805, and died March, 1842 ; and his mother, born June 6, 1809, died July 14, 1881. When Thomas was nine years of age, he was bound out to a farmer, with whom he remained four years. Then, in 1852, he came to his mother, in Highland County, and worked tor James B. Herron, a farmer, for the term of three years. He received, as wages for the first year, $6 per month, $8 for the second, and $13 for the third year. He then obtained a situation as clerk, in the store of Enos West, of Berryville. He occupied this position two years, and went to Clermont County and engaged as book-keeper in the turning-mill of J. N. Henning, one year. He then took a course in Bartlett's Commercial College, and graduated in July, 1859. He was then employed as traveling salesman for A. L. Burwell, a tobacconist, of Lynchburg, Va., till June 1862, when he enlisted in Company H, Thirty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He rendered able service in the Army of the Mississippi - participating in the three days' fight at Corinth. He was then transferred to Grand Junction, Tenn., and was Private Secretary to John Eaton, Jr., Chaplain of the Twenty-seventh Regiment, for thirteen months. Subsequently, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company D, Ninth Regiment Louisiana Colored Troops, October 2, 1863. He was stationed at Cairo, 111., for a time, receiving and forwarding supplies to the soldiers then at Memphis and Vicksburg. At the close of the war, he came to Lynchburg, Highland County, where he followed merchandising for ten years. He then pursued farming, in Clark Township, till April, 1881, when he removed to Martinsville. In January, 1872, he was appointed Agent for the Royal Fire Insurance, of Liverpool, England, aud still retains the agency. Mr. Gaddis owns a fine farm of 336 acres, located in Clark and Washington Townships. Also, 160 acres in Russell County, Kan. He owns town property in Lynchburg, and a beautiful twostory residence and store building in Martinsville. Mr. Gaddis was married June 16,

1866, to Uphamy Rogers, of Fond du Lac, Wis. She was born in Schuyler County, N. Y\, October 5, 1847, and died March 16, 1867. Mr. Gaddis again married, JuDe 30, 1868; this time to Carrie B. Sayers, daughter of John and Jane Sayers, and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was born September 29, 1851. They have one child living - -Thomas Basil. Lulu May and Grace Virginia are deceased. Mr. Gaddis is identified with the I. 0. 0. F. and A. 0. U. W. Associations. His political opinions are with the Democratic party.

RILEY GARNER, farmer, P. O. Farmers Station, an early pioneer of what is now Clark Township, was born near Marysville, Tenn., March 9, 1809. He is a son of James and Mar}^ (Mason) Garner, who came to Clinton County the year prior to the last war with Great Britain. Mr. Garner, our subject, is the fourth son and ninth child of a family of thirteen children, of whom six are living He was reared to manhood in the primeval forests of Clark Township, and received only such an education as the " the days " afforded. March 17, 1836, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Betterton, the fourth daughter of Joshua and Mary Betterton, who were among the early pioneers of this township. Mrs. Garner, a native of Clark Township, was born February 14, 1815. Of twelve children by this union seven are living, viz.: Rebecca J., wife of Seth Hoggatt; Joshua B. married Rebecca Connell ; Louisa, wife of John R. Smithson; Sarah E.; Susan, wife of John Hildebrant ; Olive A., wife of Silas Sanderson ; and William H. Mary E., Emeline, Margaret, Owen B. and an infant are deceased. Mr. Garner has served his township as Justice of the Peace for twenty years consecutively, and has also filled various other local offices. He is a member of the Society of Friends, and Mrs. Garner of the Methodists. Mr. Garner is also a member of the Grange, and a stockholder in the Farmers & Mechanics Joint Stock Company of Farmers Station. He owns a farm of eighty-five acres and has followed agriculture.

AMOS R. GARNER, farmer, P. 0. Martinsville, one of Clinton County's oldest and most worthy pioneers, was born in Dodson Township, Highland County, June 8, 1820. He is a son of John and Eleanor (Ratcliff) Garner, natives respectively of Blount County, Tenn., and North Carolina. His father was born June 1, 1795, and his mother June 11, 1799. Mr. Garner's parents, James Garner and Mary (Moon) Garner, were natives of Randolph County, N. C. Mr. Garner was boru March 9, 1772, and Mrs. Garner was born January 30, 1775. They removed to Blount County, Tenn., in 1796, and to Clinton County, Ohio, in 1811, where they both died, the former March 29, 1856, and the latter August 11, 1840. Mr. Garner, the father of our subject, died in Clark Township June 8, 1831, and his wife died July 23, 1834. Mr. Garner, our subject, was reared on a farm till fourteen years of age, when he began an apprenticeship at tanning, and at the expiration of the term of seven years, he engaged in the business and followed it extensively for over forty years, and it is said that his leather excelled any other manufactured in Southern Ohio. In 1874, Mr. Garner retired from active business. Mr. Garner's early life was spent in the primitive forest of Clark Township, whose principal inhabitants were then but wild animals ; and it was not unfrequently that Mr. Garner would see a drove of forty deer. His father was a great deer hunter, and Mr. Garner himself became quite an expert as a hunter, and particularly so in dispatching wild turkey, which were very numerous. Mr. Garner's advantages lor securing an education were very limited. The schoolhouse was built with poles and furnished with split rail seats, greased paper window lights and a monster fire-place. Mr. Garner was married the first time, June 8, 1843, to Susan Betterton, daughter of Joshua and Mary Betterton, born in Clark Township, Sunday, February 8, 1818, and died January 30, 1872. Mr. Garner again married, December 12, 1872, to Martha Sewell, a native of Vernon Township, born September 2, 1835, and a daughter of David and Martha Sewell. One child was given to bless this union - Eldon C-, born October 13, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Garner are consistent members of the Society of Friends. Mr. Garner's political affiliations were with the Whig party till the organization of the Republican party, when he enlisted in its ranks. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Clark Township for twenty-four years, and within this period of time he aided in removing to the County Infirmary 117 paupers, of whom eighty were driven there by tobacco and strong drink. He also assisted in obtaining the grant for making thirty miles of township ditch in Clark Township. Thus Mr. Garner's labors as Trustee were very efficient.

ROBERT B. GREEN, farmer, P. 0. Martinsville, son of R-obert and Mary (Jackson) Green, was born in the township of his residence September 1, 1835 ; he was on a farm till eighteen years of age, when he learned the trade of tanning, which he followed in Lynchburg, New Vienna and Martinsville for a term of years; he then engaged in the pursuit of farming, which he still follows. In 1872, he took up his residence on his present farm. November 26, 1855, he was united in marriage with Sarah A., daughter of Peyton and Sarah H. West. Mrs. Green was born in Clark Township July 25, 1836. Six children were the fruits of this union, three sons and three daughters, as follows: Charles E., born August 11, 1856 (married Anna P.

Patterson) ; Peyton W., was born July 19, 1858; Josiah E., born May 23, 1865 ; Carrie E., born October 14, 1862; Mary E., born April 22, 1868 ; and Cora A., born May 20, 1872. Mr. Green and family are members of the Friends' Society. Mr. Green is Republican in polities. He owns a farm of 100 acres, with good improvements and under a good state of cultivation, and he is engaged in farming and raising Poland- China hogs.

HAlNES BROS., consisting of S. J. and G. II. Haines, general merchants, Martinsville, are natives of Marion Township, Clinton County. The former was born May 20, 1844, and the latter June 30, 1846. They were both reared to manhood on their father's farm, and were educated in the common schools. The former attended the Lebanon Commercial College, and graduated in 1866. After the latter had taught school three years, they engaged in the live-stock business in Stark County, Ind., and after pursuing that successfully for two years, they came to Westboro and embarked in the mercantile business. In November, 1877, they came to Martinsville and resumed mercantile pursuits, which they have since carried on quite extensively and with almost unequaled success. They keep on hand a large stock of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, and clothing, to the amount of $4,000. Their annual business aggregates $18,- 000. They own conjointly the old homestead in Marion Township, which contains 288 acres, and they pursue to a considerable extent farming and raising Poland-China hogs. The Messrs. Haines grew to manhood together, and ever since formed a firm in business. They are men of good business qualities, and their efforts have thus far been crowned with success. Mr. S. J. Haines was married, August 17, 1871, to Mary Simoox, a daughter of John and Arena Simcox, and a native of Jefferson Township, where she was borri and reared. They have one child - Clarence E., born August 31, 1872. Mr. G. II. Haines was married April 28, 1872, to Sallie E. Leming, who was born in Clermont County August 18, 1853. Mrs. Haines is a daughter of Randolph and Margaret Leming. This union had two children - Everly L., born March 28, 1873, and Raleigh (deceased). The Messrs. Haines are connected with the society of I. O. O. F., and, with their families, are members of the M. E. Church. They own their private residences in Martinsville. Their political views are Republican. Mr. G. II. Haines served as Treasurer of Jefferson Township two years, and as a member of the Village Council in Martinsville two years. Mr. S. J. Haines was a member of Company E., One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment Ohio National Guard, and was discharged with his regiment in 1864.

J. W. IIAYNIE, farmer, P. O. Farmers Station, was born near Wilmington, Ohio, December 9, 1845. He was a son of William N. and Sophia (Conner) Haynie, the former a native of Virginia, where he was born December 11, 1821, and the latter of Frederick County, Md., where her birth occurred August 6, 1828. Mr. Haynie, the father of our subject, came to this county, with his parents, in 1831, and settled in Union Township. His father died in Clinton County, January 14, 1880, aged eightythree, and Mrs. Haynie died August, 1881, aged eighty-two years. Mr. Haynie, our subject's father, was for several years a merchant in New Antioch, and died January 11, 1875. Our subject spent a part of his youth and early manhood as a clerk in his father's store. When fifteen, he began and served an apprenticeship of four years at the blacksmith trade. He drove a notion wagon one year for Robert Skimming, of Burtonville. He then resorted to farming, which he followed in Greene Township till July, 1880, when he purchased and located on his present farm. He is engaged in tilling the soil and raising Poland-China hogs. His farm contains eighty acres of well-improved and cultivated land. September 6, 1866, he was united in marriage with Sarah J. Babbitt, a daughter of Thomas and Melinda Babbitt, and a native of Washington Township, where she was born November 17, 1848. They have four children living, viz.: Alice, born June 30, 1867 ;Whitfield, born July 27, 1871 ; Emma, born September 26, 1877 ; and Villie, born January 13, 1880. Naomi, Hattie and Thomas are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Haynie are members of the Christian Church. In politics, Mr. Haynie is neutral.

ABNER HIATT, farmer, P. 0. Martinsville, an old pioneer of Clark Township, was born near Martinsville February 16, 1821. His parents, Christopher and Jemima (Hunt) Hiatt, were natives of North Carolina and Virginia, respectively. They came to Cliuton County in 1813, and settled in Clark Township, where Mr. Hiatt died April 7, 1868, at the advanced age of eighty-five. Mrs. Hiatt died in June, 1868. Mr. Hiatt, our subject, was reared a farmer's boy, and always followed the pursuits of that avocation till 1866, when he embarked in the mercantile business in Martinsville, which he pursued one year, and removed to Martinsville, and has since lived retired. October 14, 1841, he was married to Elizabeth Lytle, who bore him two children, viz., Francisco, born May 14, 1843, and married Catharine Millikan. He served in the Eightyfifth Regimental Battalion of the Ohio National Guards. In June, 1863, he enlisted in Company F of the Eighty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at the close of the war. Florence E., our subject's youngest daughter, was born August 15, 1851, and married J. C. Edwards, a harness-maker and dealer in boots and shoes, in Martinsville. Mr. Hiatt is a member of the Village Council of Martinsville, and in politics is a close adherent to the doctrines of the Republican party. He owns a good farm of 152 acres on Survey No. 1008.

CLARKSON HIATT, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, was born in Clark Township, June 25, 1823. His parents, Christopher and Jemima Hiatt, were natives of Guilford County, N. C., and Grayson County, Va., respectively. The former was born February 5, 1783, and the latter June - , 1784. They were married in Grayson County, Va., and came to Clinton County in 1813, and settled in Clark Township, where Mr. Hiatt died April 7, 1868. Mrs. Hiatt died in June following. They had a family of ten children, seven sons and three daughters. Our subject is the fifth son and ninth child The Hiatt family are of English ancestry. Their genealogy is traced back to one of three brothers, who emigrated from England with William Penn in 1682, and who boro the original name of Van Hiatt, but since its advent in America it has been modified and changed, omitting the first part of the word. Mr. Hiatt, our subject, was reared and brought up on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. March 3, 1847, he was joined in marriage with Jane Hollingsworth, daughter of James and Esther Hollingsworth, natives of South Carolina and Bedford County, Va. Mrs. Hollingsworth was born January 25, 1800. Mrs. Hiatt was born iu Warren County, Ohio, August 5, 1826. They have seven children, viz., Lorenzo D., Francis M., Evelyn (wife of Cary N. Cluxton), Albert P., Lora M., Warren E. and Edwin J. In 1848, Mr. Hiatt located on the farm he now occupies, which contains 131 acres, and pursues agriculture and stock-raising. He and family are consistent members of the Society of Friends, and politically he is a close adherent to Republican principles, formerly advocating Whig policies.

JOSEPH HIXSON, farmer, P. O. Martinsdale, member of the Board of Trustees of Clark Township, was born in Highland County, Ohio, December 17, 1837. He is a son of John and Nancy Hixson, who removed to Jefferson Township, Clintou County, in 1852, and they are still residents of that Township. Joseph was reared to his majority on his father's farm, and has always followed the pursuits of that occupation. The spring of 1870 he moved to his present farm, on the Martinsville & Westboro

Pike, two miles south of Martinsville. He owns a farm of 110 acres, with good improvements ; he pursues farming in connection with rearing Poland-China hogs and Cotswold sheep. December 24, 1862, Mr. Hixson was married to Emily J., daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Johnson, and a native of Jefferson Township, where she was born Sep tember 29, 1842. This marriage resulted in five children, four of whom are living - Thomas W., born December 16, 1863; Frank H., August 13, 1866 ; Caleb L.,

. September 14, 1873; and Carl, May 25, 1879; Frederick N., September, 1866, and died April 15, 1877. Mr. Hickson and wife are members of the Friends' Society. Mr. Hickson is connected with the I. 0. 0. F. and the Encampment at Lynchburg. In April, 1880, he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees, and was re-elected in 1881. In politics, he is a Republican. He is a Commissioner of the Martinsville & Westboro Free Pike.

M. L. HUNT, banker and merchant of Martinsville, was born in Clark Township February 2, 1836. He is a son of Jesse and Anna (Moon) Hunt, the former a native of Grayson County, Va., and the latter of Clark Township. Mr. Hunt passed his early life upon his father's farm, and received the elements of his education in the high school of Martinsville and Lebanon Normal. In 1858, he engaged in the profession of teaching, which he pursued for eight years. The last three years of his engagements in that profession he was Principal of the Martinsville* Public Schools, and it was during his superintendency that the schools of that place ranked with the best schools of Clinton County. Mr. Hunt then became book-keeper in the First National Bank of Wilmington, occupying that position till October of 1867, when he engaged in the mercantile business in Martinsville, with Larkin Cleland, under the firm name of Cleland & Hunt. In August, 1873, this firm succeeded Moore & Hunter in the Farmers' Bank, and Mr. Hunt has since been in the banking business. Mr. Hunt entered the arena of life with very limited means, but with his self-acquired qualifications and excellent business ability, perseverance and energy, he has attained to success in all the positions of his. life, as teacher, merchant and banker, and while he has acquired valuable possessions, he highly deserves the success of his honorable achievements. He has filled various official relations in his township and village with general acceptability. He served as Township Treasurer for sixteen years, and as Treasurer of the Special School District and Corporation for the same length of time. He was a member of the Board of School Examiners for the term of five years, and performed the duties of that office with credit to himself and to the highest satisfaction of the public. Mr. Hunt's political affiliations have been with the Republican party. He celebrated his marriage November 1, 1866, with Miss Sarah E. Wright, a daughter of James Wright, and a native of Clark Township, where she was born September 29, 1845. Two sons were the fruits of this union - Wright, born January 15, 1868, and Reid, who was born April 20, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt are consistent members of the Society of Friends. Mr. Hunt is the owner of a very commodious residence, and a half-interest in two business houses in Martinsville.

WILLIAM S. HUNT, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, son of Thomas and Susanna Hunt, was born in Grayson County, Va., August 27, 1816; his father was a native of North Carolina, and his mother of New Jersey. They were married, and came to Clinton County when our subject was but three years old. They settled in Clark Township, where our subject was reared to manhood. He was married, November 28, 1847, to Phebe, daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Hayworth. Mrs. Hunt was born in Clark Township, January 28, 1828 ; her parents came to Clinton Couuty at a very early day. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were blessed with eight children; of these, six are living, viz.. Charles E., born July 80, 1849; Aaron J., born February 14, 1852; Isaiah, born January 20, 1854 ; Sylbia, born March 28, 1859, wife of Sanford W. Doan ; Oliver, born July 14, 1861 ; and William, born March 12, 1870. Sarah E. and Sarah are deceased. In February, 1857, Mr. Hunt located on his present farm, and has since been engaged in farming and stock-raising; he owns 225 acres of well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs. II. are members of the Friends' Church. Mr. H. is Republican in politics.

Harriet Hunter ; he was born in Washington Township January 11, 1845 ; he received his education in the common schools, and followed teaching for four years, and for two years was engaged in the harness business ; he then purchased and ran a livery in Martinsville till 1879 ; during his livery business, he also dealt in carriage work. Since 1879, Mr. Hunter has dealt in real estate; he owns a residence and lot in Martinsville, and 170 acres in Pike County, besides 250 acres in Desha County, Ark. February 20, 18G8, Mr. Hunter was united in marriage with Lydia C. Miller, a daughter of Isaac and Margaret Miller, and a native of Stephenson County, TIL, where she was born August 18, 1848. They have five children, viz.: Lois M., Nathaniel, Charles M., Jessie and Mabel. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are members of the Christian Church. Mr. H. is a member of the I. O. 0. F., and in politics is a Republican.

CHARLES E. HUNT, farmer, P. O. Farmers Station, son of William S. and Phebe Hunt, was born in Clark Township July 31, 1848 ; he was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and was educated in the high schools of Martinsville, and in Earlham College, of Richmond, Ind.; he taught school here one year, and, in the fall of 1871, lie volunteered with eleven other teachers to go to Phillips County, Ark., and teach. After spending two years in that profession there, in the fall of 1873, he returned to Clinton County and taught two years ; he then engaged in the pursuit of farming, which he has since followed. In 1877, he took up his residence on his present farm. It contains 170 acres, with a brick residence which is one of the oldest in Clark Township. Mr. Hunt was a member of Company B, Sixty-sixth Regimental Battalion of the Ohio National Guards, during the late war. October 14, 1873, Mr. Hunt was married to Miss Ella M. Doan, a daughter of Timothy and Mary Doan, and a native of Richland Township, where she was born January 6, 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt are members of the Friends' Church. Mr. H. is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Grange. Is a stockholder in the Farmers' & Mechanics' Joint-Stock Company of Farmers Station, and, in politics, is an advocate of Republicanism.

CHRISTOPHER II. JOHNSON, hotel keeper, Martinsville, was born in Highland County, Ohio, February 8, 1820 ; his parents, John W. and Mildred Johnson, were born near Lynchburg, Ya.; they came to Highland County at an early day. Mr. Johnson (our subject) is the youngest of a family of six children - four sons and two daughters, of whom only two sons are living. Mr. Johnson was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and was married to Miss Sisley Terrell, a daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth (Schooley) Terrell. Mrs. Johnson was born in Highland County July 28, 1824. Six children were the fruits of this uniou ; of these, five are living, viz.: Elizabeth O., born April 22, 1843 ; Mary M., born January 8, 1846, wife of John Kesler ; Pleasant I., born April 14, 1850, married Rosella McKibben ; Anna, born August 23, 1859 ; and Dwelah, born November 13, 18 - . John C. is deceased. In 1852, Mr. Johnson removed to Clark Township, where he followed farming till 1865, when he came to Martinsville and opened a hotel, and has since been engaged in that business ; he owns the hotel and five acres of ground. Politically, he adheres to the doctrines and principles of the Republican party.

BENJAMIN F. JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, son of Thomas B. anu Elizabeth (Hull) Johnson, was boru in Jefferson Township September 5, 1836. Passing his early life and manhood on his father's farm, he was married, November 12, 1867, in Lexington, Ohio, to Miss Louisa Jackson, daughter of Curtis and Lydia Jackson, and a sister to Hon. Thomas S. Jackson, of Jefferson Township. Mrs. Johnson was born in Clinton County August 9, 1837. They have one child, whom they took to rear - Henrie M. Baldwin, born November 6, 1870. In 1867, Mr. Johnson moved to his present farm, which contains seventy acres of land finely improved. Mr. Johnson is a good farmer and an enterprising man. Both himself and wife are members of the Friends' Society. Politically, he is a Republican.

C. D. KESTER, farmer, P. O. Farmers Station, manager of Farmers Station Joint-Stock Company, was born near his place of business December 20, 1841. He is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Caray) Kester, who were natives of Grayson County, Va. His father was born May 30, 1811, and his mother in May, 1814. His father accompanied his parents to Clinton County in the second year of the last war with Great Britain. Mr. Kester, our subject, was reared to manhood on his father's farm He has pursued that occupation ever since, excepting during his term of military service. He enlisted in December, 1864, in Company F, Eighty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till the war closed, and received his discharge July 4, 1865. In January, 1878, he was employed as manager of Farmers Station Joint-Stock Company, and has since occupied that position. For the last twelve years, he has dealt quite extensively in shipping hogs. The year 1881, he shipped 2,000 head. Mr. Kester owns, besides his residence at Farmers Station, the depot and scales, estimated at $8,000. September 8, 1866, he was married to Miss Nancy Betterton, a daughter of William and Delila Betterton, and a native of Clark Township, where she was born August 16, 1846. Of their four children, three are living - -Etta,- Milton L. and Ada M. Eva E. is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kester are members of the Society of Friends. Mr. Kester's political views are purely Republican. He has been prominently connected with the Grange since 1873. He served as Master of Eureka Grange, No. 735, of Morrisville. for 1874, 1875 and 1876, and was Lecturer in 1874.

JOHN KESTER, farmer, P. O. Farmers Station, son of Daniel and Elizabeth Kester, was born in Clark Township September 24, 1849. He was reared to maturity on a farm, and was educated in the Martinsville High School, then under the Superintendency of Milton Hollingsworth. At an early age, he learned the carpenter's trade with his father, and followed it at intervals for ten years. He owns an undivided half of the old homestead, containing 125 acres. For the last twelve years, he has been, in addition to farming, rearing the " McGee" hogs. Since 1869, he has followed threshing in the falls in Clinton and Highland Counties. In December, 1877, he bought a " Cooper steam traction engine," the first in Clinton County. Since, he purchased an interest in another steam thresher. Mr. Kester and wife are charter members of Clin ton Grange, No. 22. He served his lodge as Master three terms, as Secretary two terms, Overseer two terms, and Steward four years. In 1881. he was Director of the Joint-Stock Company of Farmers Station. Mr. Kester was married, October 29, 1863, to Mary M. Johnson, daughter of C. H. and Sisley Johnston, of Martinsville. Mrs. Kester was born in Highland County January 8, 1847. Of their five children, three are living, viz., Orland W., Daniel O. and Stanley. Olive E. and C. E. are deceased. Mr. Kester and wife are earnest members of the Friends' Church. Mr. K. is a Republican. He has in his possession a relic in the shape of a razor owned by his great-grandfather. He has also a rifle owned by Charles Davis, an early relative, who came to America prior to the American Revolution.

GEORGE S. KING, farmer, P. O. Farmers Station, son of John and Catharine King, and assistant manager in the Farmers Station Joint-Stock Company, was born in Clark Township April 27, 1848. Reared on his father's farm, he followed that avocation up to January, 1880, when he assumed his present position. Mr. King was married on the 25th of December, 1871, to Miss Annette West, a daughter of George and Samantha West. Mrs. King was born in Kuox County, 111., April 27, 1853. They have one child - Leo, born March 20, 1876. Mr. King is identified with the society of I. O. O. F., and, in politics, is a Republican. He owns a house and lot at Farmers Station, valued at $1,000. .

AMAS W. LIEURANCE, farmer, P. O. Morrisville, son of Alexander and Sarah Lieurance, is a native of Washington Township, where he was born January 25, 1840, and was reared and brought up to fanning, which he always followed. In 1862, he purchased a farm of 130 acres, and after clearing seventy acres sold it ; and, in 1869, he bought his present farm, which contains 172 acres ; he paid $5,000 down, and gave his note for $10,000 For the last sixteen years, he has dealt extensively in hogs and horses ; he sells from $ l,50() to $2,500 worth of hogs per year. In 1863, he bought two Poland-China pigs, for which he paid $60, and in 1865 he sold two hogs for $160 ; one weighed 800, and the other 805 pounds. In 1881, he sold about $1,500 worth of horses, and shipped to Cincinnati. Mr. Lieurance owns an excellent farm, with a fine residence and good improvements, and is considered one of the best farmers of Clark Township. October 16,

18G2, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Baker, a daughter of William and Sarah Baker, and a native of Washington Township, where she was born December 24, 1840. This union was blessed with four children ; of whom three are living, viz.: Chloe I., born September 18, 1863; Frank W., born March 29, 1866; and Olive Estella, born January 28, 1874. Silas W., born December 23, 1864, died September 23, 1881 - a young man of unusually brilliant promise, possessing a mind and traits of character far in advance of his years. Mrs. Lieurance is a consistent member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Lieurance is identified with the Masonic order of Martinsville as Junior Warden, and, in politics, his views are Republican. Mr. Lieurance is a man of much enterprise, and an esteemed neighbor and citizen.

WILLIAM MANN, farmer, P. 0. Martinsville, was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, February 8, 1836. His parents, Joseph B. and Catharine Mann, were natives of Hamilton County. His father was born February, 1804, and his mother in September, 1802. Mr. Mann's parents, John and Mehitable Mann, were natives of Long Island, and came to Columbia, Hamilton County, in 1792, and were among the early settlers in the region of the Queen City. Mr. Mann, the father of our subject, died December 4,

1860. Mrs. Mann died January 19, 1876. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood on the farm his grandfather entered, and which was owned and occupied by the Mann family for ninety years. Mr. Mann worked this farm, which has a large orchard, till 1871, when he sold out and purchased the farm he now occupies, which contains 147 acres of well-improved and highly-cultivated land. He is by occupation a farmer, devoting considerable attention to raising Poland-China hogs. On September 2, 1860, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Carver, a daughter of Benjamin and Leah J. Carver, and a native of Hamilton County, where she was born February 2, 1843. Four children were added to bless this union, viz., Olive R., born May 20,

1861, Joseph W., born October 24, 1863, Nora E., born December 9, 1865, and Wilber E., boru November 15, 1871. Mr. Manu and his three children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mrs. Mann of the Baptist Church. Mr. Mann is connected with the society of I. O. O. F. He is identified with the order of the Patrons of Plusbandry, and was Director in the Farmers Station Joiut-Stock Company two years. His political principles are Republican. Fie is a well-to-do farmer, and a man highly respected in his community.

JOHN McKIBBEN, son of John and Catharine McKibben, was born in Greene Township, Clinton County, December 2, 1810. His father was a prominent land-holder in Greene Township, having purchased 1,000 acres there in an early day. Mr. McKibben was reared a pioneer farmer boy. His educational advantages were very limited.. In March, 1834, he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Garner, daughter of James and Polly Garner, a native of Clinton County, where she was born September 3, 1811. Her parents were natives of North Carolina, and came to this county in 1811. Mr. and Mrs. McKibben have six children - three sons and three daughters, viz., James M.,. born October 14, 1837 ; Joseph F. and William J. (twins), born February 18, 1851, the former married Phebe Cleland, and the latter Mary Betts ; Eliza J., born July 6, 1836, wife of Charles R. Davis ; Mary E., born June 17, 1843, wife of James Pittser ; and. Martha A., born May 6, 1847, wife of William R. Brown. In the year 1831, Mr. McKibben purchased his present farm, and located on it in 1834. In 1830-31, he went fifty miles and worked on the Scioto Canal, in order to pay for his farm. He received a salary of $10 per month, and in this way he became possessor of a farm which then was iu its original condition - only a small lot having been cleared. He had hardly become possessor of the farm before it was found that the title was void, and again Mr. McKibben labored and paid for it. His farm contains 137 acres, and its condition show the fine taste of the owner. Mr. McKibben is a member of the Grange Order, and is a stockholder in the Farmers Station Joint-Stock Company. His political views are Republican.

JOHN F. MILLER, farmer, P. O. Farmers Station, an old and esteemed pioneer of Clark Township, was born near what is now Farmers Station, June 4, 1825. He is a son of Isaac and Polly (Stewart) Miller, who were natives of Westmoreland County,

Penn. His father was bora February 5, 1777, and his mother February 29, 1787. The father of Mr. Miller enlisted in the Revolutionary war prior to his birth, and died of camp fever, near Philadelphia. Mr. Miller, the father of our subject, was bound out to a farmer who removed near Washington, Ky., in 1787. After growing to manhood, in 1801 he joined a survey party, and accompanied them through the unbroken forest of Kentucky and Southern Ohio to Clinton County. He assisted in surveying 1,000 acres lying in Greene Township. He then purchased 200 acres lying in the eastern part of Clark, and after a brief stay, returned to " Old Kentucky." In 1803, in company with Joseph McKibben, he came back to Clinton County and located on his farm, which was ail woodland. He and Mr. McKibben worked in " cahoot," keeping " bachelor's hall" for about three years. Daring this time they cleared and erected on their farms a log cabin. Their nearest neighbor lived at Morgantown, Greene Township. Mr. Miller was the first white settler in Clark Township, and aided largely in all the prominent improvements in that division of Clinton County. He was instrumental in the organizing of the first Methodist Episcopal society in Greene Township, and also in the building of a church at Morgantown. ITe was married about 1806-7 to Polly Stewart, and had a family of fourteen children, of whom the subject, whose name heads this sketch, is the fourth son and ninth child. Mr. Miller departed this life January 5, 1857, after many years of usefulness. His wife followed him on the 27th of the game month. Mr. Miller, our subject, was reared to manhood on a farm, and was educated, as most pioneer boys, in log sohoolhouses. He was married November 10, 1853, to Diamy Hays, a daughter of David and Perry Hays, a native of Clark Township, where she was born January 13, 1835. Two children were the result of this union - DavidS., born December, 1854, and died when two months old. Josie, the youngest, was .born June 3, 1858, died August 24, 1881. Mrs. Miller was called from earth May 18, 1877. Mr. Miller, with his wife were earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Miller's political affiliations are with the Democratic party. He owns a well-improved farm of 110 acres.

DAVID C. MILLS, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, was born in Jefferson Township, March 23, 1842. When two years of age, his parents, John and Agnes (Hockett) Mills, came to Clark Township, where he was reared to manhood. He obtained his education in the common district schools. About 1863, he went to Cincinnati and en - gaged in the dairy business, which he followed five years, and returned to Clark Township. and with his brother, Joseph H. Mills, bought a farm of 100 acres, and followed its pursuits four years, when he returned to Cincinnati and assisted his brother, Lewis M. Mills, in the dairy business till 1878, when he returned to his farm, and has since been engaged in that avocation. He was married June 1, 1876, to Lydia M. Moon, a daughter of James and Eliza (Carey) Moon. Mrs. Mills was born in Grant County, Ind., December 20, 1854. They have one child, Murray D., born March 2, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Mills are consistent members of the Friends' Church. Politically, Mr. Mills is a strong Republican. He now owns a valuable farm of 100 acres.

ISAAC MILLER was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, and married Martha Pennington, by whom he had five children, viz., Mary J., wife of Taylor F. Longstaff, of Cincinnati, Ohio ; Zadok, married Emily Hodson, of Leesburg, Highland County. He has been agent and telegraph operator for the M. & C. R. R. Company at Vienna for several years ; Deborah A., wife of Benajob Parker, of Raysville, Ind.; Wilmer, telegraph operator on the M. &. C. R. R. at Martinsville ; and Isaac N., who learned the telegraph business at Martinsville at the age of seventeen ; was appointed Chief Operator of the M. & C. Telegraph Company at Chillicothe, Ohio ; later he was appointed General Superintendent of the M. & 0. Telegraph Company, which position he held about twelve years, when he resigned to accept a position as Superintendent of the American Union Telegraph Company, which position he occupied until the consolidation of the American Union and Western Union Telegraph Companies, when he was appointed Superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company at Cincinnati. He married Mary Ingersoll, of Mount Carmel, 111., cousin of Col. R. G. Ingersoll.