Crawford County, Ohio - Chapter 32: Miscellaneous, 1912 (part 10 of 28)

To Mr. and Mrs. Laughbaum the following children were born : Nettie, who married Lewis Walter and has one son; Ralph ; William C, who married Mabel Dolbeer and has one child, Naomi ; Edwin, who married Julia Johnson and has three children, Howard, Ellen and Hattie ; Carrie, who married Albert Gerstenslager and has three children, Lucile, Irene and Donald L. ; Earl, who married Edna Ross and has two daughters, Helen and Lola Belle ; Erman, who married Blanche Flowers and has one child. Blossom; John; Ora, who married Rachel Cook, and has one child. Marvel ; Harold and Valma, who are at home. Mr. Laughbaum's children have been given good educational advantages. William C, the eldest son, is a graduate of Wittenberg college and seminary and is pastor of the English Lutheran church at Nevada, O. Edwin H. is principal of the schools of Gallon and is also on the board of county school examiners. Earl is also a school teacher and additionally is a substitute mail carrier at GaHon. After graduating from Wittenberg College, John, entered upon his studies preparatory to becoming a minister. The other sons have become successful farmers and all are credits to their parents and the community. Carrie was a teacher in the public schools for a number of years before her marriage, and Valma is now a junior in the Gallon High School.

In politics Mr. Laughbaum is a Democrat and has served four years as township trustee and also as school director. He was twice elected to the office of County Infirmary Director. He is a member of Polk Grange at Gallon, being past master of the same and also deputy master of the Ohio State Grange. The whole family has membership in the English Lutheran church. Mr. Laughbaum has served for a number of years as superintendent of the Sunday school at North Robinson, also as a member of the church council, and also as secretary of the joint council of the North Robinson charge.

JAY L. HOLTZHOUSE,* a member of one of the old and respected families of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., and one of the heirs of an estate of 109 acres of very valuable land, was born on the old homestead where he still lives, Aug. 31, 1883, and is a son of Benjamin F. and Mary G. (Noblit) Holtzhouse.

Benjamin F. Holtzhouse was born in Pennsylvania and was of German parentage. He was a veteran of the Civil war and for many years was a respected citizen of Crawford county and carried on farming on his land in Whetstone township, where his death occurred in 1894. He married Mary G. Noblit, who was born in Crawford county, and the following children were born to them : John ; Bertha, who is the wife of W. L. Tupps; Nettie, who is the wife of Jay Line; Delia, who is the wife of Isaac Beach ; Ollie, who is the wife of Oliver Beach; Jay L. and Warren. Since his school days Jay L. Holtzhouse has worked the homestead farm on shares with his mother. He is an industrious and intelligent farmer and in his agricultural operations shows good judgment and thorough knowledge.

In 1903 Mr. Holtzhouse was married to Miss Jessie Coulter, who is a daughter of William and Margaret (Hager) Coulter, well known residents of Gallon, O. Mrs. Holtzhouse has one half-brother, George F., and a half-sister, Etta, who is the wife of Lewis Hallay, while her full sister and brothers are : Roma, who is the wife of Fred Robison; and Clyde and Howard. Mr, and Mrs. Holtzhouse have one son, Floyd. They attend the United Brethren church and have many pleasant social interests in the neighborhood. In politics he is a Republican, as was his father.

WILLIAM KRAUTER, who is one of the leading men of Bucyrus township, Crawford county, O., a very successful agriculturist and owner of large bodies of land in the county, is interested also in several successful industrial enterprises. Mr. Krauter was born in Germany, April 8, 1849, ^^'^ was six years old when his parents, John and Catherine (Borner) Krauter, brought him to this country.

John Krauter, with wife and five children, came to America in 1854, crossing the Atlantic ocean in a sailing vessel that afforded few comforts and no luxuries to the passengers but nevertheless safely landed them on solid ground. From New York they came to Crawford county, O., and John Krauter was a farmer in Liberty township until twenty-six years before death, when he moved to Bucyrus and died there. His wife died in Liberty township. They had seven children, namely: Jacob, Christian, John C, William, Gottlieb, Frederick and David, all surviving except Gottlieb. They were good. Christian people, strict members of the German Methodist church.

William Krauter obtained his book education in the common schools, but during a long and busy life has learned many other lessons. He helped his father clear ofif the land and develop a productive farm and re- mained at home until he was 25 years of age, and then started out for himself. On April 9, 1874, Mr. Krauter bought 82 acres of land from George Cook, to which he later added until at present his home farm contains 157 acres, situated in Bucyrus township, while he owns an additional 100 acres in Whetstone township, all well improved and fertile, productive farin land which he devotes mainly to farming, raising only enough stock for his own use. Mr. Krauter has other sources of income, being a stockholder in the Carroll Foundry & Machine Company, at Bucyrus, and also in the Independent Telephone Company.

On April 2, 1874, Mr. Krauter was married to Miss Caroline Gebhart, a daughter of Adam and Susan (Brand) Gebhart, residents of Holmes township, Crawford county, but natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Gebhart had five children: Catherine, Caroline, Susan, Jacob and John. To Mr. and Mrs. Krauter five children have been born, as follows: Amanda; Emma, who is the wife of Rev. Blume, a minister in the German Methodist church; Amos B., who married Mary Yaussy; Charles E. ; and Clara. Mr. and Mrs. Krauter are members of the German Methodist church. In his political views Mr. Krauter is a Republican and he gives hearty support to. that party but has no fault to find with those whose opinions differ from his own. He is widely known and universally respected.

JEREMIAH NIMAN, for many years was known as one of the far seeing business men and reliable citizens of Bucyrus, O. He was born in Richland county, O., not far distant from Mansfield, and died at Bucyrus, Feb. I, 1900, when aged about 62 years. His parents were John and Margaret (Bradley) Niman.

John Niman was born in Pennsylvania and his wife in England, but they were married in Richland county, O., the Bradleys having settled at Mansfield when the present city had but three primitive huts and when the Indians were still numerous in that section of the country. Mrs. Niman was quite young when her father took possession of one of these huts and her experiences of pioneer life enabled her in after years to relate many interesting stories to her descendants, especially stories connected with the then fast disappearing Indians. Her death occurred on her ninetieth birthday, in 1895, she having survived her husband for many years. They were parents of five sons and two daughters, namely: James, William, Jeremiah, John B. and one not named, Margaret and Elizabeth, all of whom have now passed away except John B., who is proprietor, of the Union Foundry at Mansfield, O.

Jeremiah Niman had such educational opportunities as the village afforded in his day. When quite young he began to assist his father in the latter's furniture and cabinetmaking shop and had practically learned the business by the time he was eighten years of age. He then determined to become a soldier and enlisted for service in the Civil War with his two brothers, one of whom, William, was captain of his company, the other, John B., being a musician in the regiment, which had been raised by Col. McLaughlifiin, of Mansfield. Jeremiah Niman, in spite, of his youth, became a brave and efficient soldier, acting as color bearer - a post of unusual danger- - and, with the exception of an attack of typhoid fever, passed through the war vmharmed and received an honorable discharge. In 1865 he came to Bucyrus and embarked in the furniture and undertaking business and prospered and some years later erected the Niman Block at No. 130 South Sandusky street, in which he carried on his business until 1896, when he retired. The closing years of his life were spent in the quiet way most congenial to old age and he passed out of existence leaving behind him a record of an honorable life during which he had harmed no man by word or deed. Politically he was a Republican. For many years he was a member of Keller Post, G. A. R. and the National Union and Royal Arcanum. He was a Presbyterian and gave liberally to religious movenients.

At Toledo, O., in 1870, Mr. Niman was married to Miss Mary J. Seaman, who was born at Woodville, Sandusky county, a daughtet- of Capt. Ira Kent and Mary (Swartzman) Seaman. The father of Mrs. Niman was born in New Jersey and her mother in Pennsylvania. They were married at Fremont, O., where they lived until 1862, when they moved to Toledo, where Mr. Seaman became a prominent member of the bar and a representative citizen. He served through the Civil War and raised Co. I, 21st O. Vol. Inf., which was the first company that went out of Sandusky county. He lived usefully many years afterward, his death taking place at the home of Mrs. Niman, when he was 89 years, seven months and six days old. His wife had died previously at Toledo, when aged 60 years. The family ancestry has been preserved. His father was Daniel Seaman and his grandparents were Micah and Jemima (Ball) Seaman. The original settler had been born in England and, with a brother, had owned a whaling vessel that probably was stranded on American shores, as the earliest settlement of the family traced was on Long Island. This ancestor participated in the Revolutionary War under General Washington. Daniel Seaman, Sr., came from New Jersey to Sandusky, O., where subsequently the family became one of more than usual prominence. Mrs. Niman has two surviving sisters - Mrs. M. Belle Bushanan, who is a resident of Bucyrus (her husband is a great nephew of President Buchanan) ; and Mrs. Emily Kinnear, who lives at Galesburg, 111. Jackson Daniel Seaman, a brother of Mrs. Niman, served on the gunboat Ozark in the Civil War. Charles F., another brother, was in the regular army and was one of the guards placed over Sitting Bull, when that bad Indian was captured. Mrs. Niman is a member of the Presbyterian church and is interested in the work of foreign missions. She is a lady of education and culture, belongs to the Current Events Club and to the Keller Post Relief Corps.

JOHN MESSNER, deceased, was one of those worthy citizens and kind, good, Christian men whose death is not only a loss to their community and family, but is felt in a wider circle to which the influence of their useful lives have extended. He had but few advantages in his youth as his father died when he was very young and his mother had four other children to claim her attention and be provided for. After her second marriage to an excellent man, Thomas Collier, the family came to Crawford county, O., and here John Messner spent almost the whole of his subsequent life.

John Messner was born in 1818, in Pennsylvania, and it is possible that he served his four years of apprenticeship to the shoemaking trade before he came as a permanent resident to Crawford county. Later he became a farmer and still later, after moving to Bucyrus, a business man here. He was not only respected but highly esteemed and it has been said of him that his mere presence was a tonic, so cheerful and happy was his temperament. Nominally he was a Democrat in his political views but was very apt to cast his vote for those candidates whose private life sustained their public utterances. He never identified himself with any religious body although every act of his life proclaimed that he possessed those characteristics which make men true Christians. He found good in all men, he forgave those who did him wrong, he cheered the unfortunate and gave to those in need. His life was, therefore, one of beneficence, and his memory is tenderly cherished. His death occurred at Bucyrus, O., June 20, 1902.

John Messner was married first to Miss Maria Clapper, who was born in Crawford county, O. She died following the birth of her only child, Thomas William, now of Allegheny, Pa. Some years later. Mr. Messner returned to Pennsylvania, and while there married Margaret Gardner. She was born there, a daughter of parents who had crossed the Atlantic ocean from Scotland and Ireland prior to the War of 1812, in which the father of Mrs. Messner participated. Seven children were born to this marriage, one son and six daughters, all of whofn survive. Two daughters, both of whom reside with their mother at Bucyrus, are prominent educators in Crawford county, one of them, Mjss Martha Messner, being county school examiner and city examiner, the first woman ever appointed to this office in Ohio.

above family and was born and educated at Bucyrus. She married Hersehel Quinby Johnston, Feb. i6, 1875, ^''-^ they have two children : Martha Pearl and Ida Blanche. The former was born at Bucyrus, May 16, 1876, and was graduated from the Bucyrus high school in 1895. Six years later she married Hiram Benjamin Sears, who was born, reared and educated in Crawford county. Mr. Sears is a charter member of the Crawford County Forestry Association and its present treasurer. He is deeply interested in the movement as applied to local surroundings and frequently has exhibits at county fairs in order to secure the attention of other farmers to this very important matter. Mr. and Mrs. Sears have two sons : Richard Elkanah, who was born April 21, 1903, and John Frederick, who was born March 13, 1905. The second daughter of Mrs. Johnston, Ida Blanche, was born Oct. 2"^, 1878, and was graduated from the Bucyrus high school in the class of 1896. She married Judge Charles F. Schaber, and they have 3 children:' Bertha Mary, who was born April 15, 1905; Virginia May, who was born Jan. 12, 1909; and Ruth Marion, born June 8, 1912. Mrs. Johnston and daughters attended the Methodist Episcopal church. The venerable mother of Mrs. Johnston is in excellent health despite her 75 years. Her favorite book is the Holy Bible and this she has read and studied for so many years until its precepts and promises are familiar and she can readily apply them to almost every problem of life.

W. S. DEERWESTER,* one of the representative citizens of Holmes township, Crawford county, O., a farmer and carpenter and house builder, was born in Clermont county, 0., in i860, and is a son of Peter Deerwester, an early settler there.

W. S. Deerwester was given public school advantages and afterward learned the carpenter trade and also followed farming to some extent. In 1876 he came to Crawford county and located at Brokensword, and since then has built more than 100 substantial barns and a large percentage of the best farmhouses in this section. He owns a small

Mr. Deerwester was married (first) to Miss Ida M. Smith, a daughter of William Smith, and an infant was born to them, now deceased. After his first wife passed away, Mr. Deerwester was married (second) to Miss Adella George, who is now deceased, neither of their two children surviving infan(^. Mr. Deerwester is a very intelligent, broad-minded man and has given much study to public questions and has more or less identified himself with .the Socialist party.

LEWIS H. ASSENHEIMER, who successfully operates a farm of 83 acres in Bucyrus township, was born in this township July 12, 1866, a son of Christian and Bertha (Marggraf) Assenheimer. His paternal grandparents were Ludwig and Rosena (StoU) Assenheimer, the former of whom, Ludwig, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, about 1802 and was a weaver by trade. In 1832 he came to New York and there, in 1833, he married Miss Rosena Stoll, who was also a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, born in 181 1, and who, it is thought, came over in the same vessel. He brought a large stock of clocks with him, which he traded to his brother-in-law, George F. Stoll, for the building of a house. He followed his trade of weaver for many years and afterwards kept a grocery store. His death took place Oct. 19, 1855. He and his wife had thirteen children.

Christian Assenheimer, was born in New York City, Aug. 12, 1834, and was therefore little over a year old when his father located in Bucyrus in the fall of 1835. He attended school in the village until he was twelve years of age, learning both English and German, and worked at anything he could find to do until his 17th year, when he was apprenticed to Peter Shallenmiller, a cabinet-maker, to learn the trade. Having followed his trade as apprentice and journeyman until 1859, he then bought out his old employer, going in debt for a large part of the stock. He carried on the furniture business and undertaking for about twelve years with good success, paying for his stock and buying the property where C. M. Mathews was afterwards located, where he carried on business until 1871. He then exchanged his town property for 96 acres of land, on which he resided until 1879, when he purchased a farm on the Sandusky road, five and a half miles from Bucyrus, on which he made various improvements. After operating this farm for a number of years he retired and is now living in Bucyrus with his wife, to whom he was married Oct. 6, 1859. Her name in maidenhood was Bertha Marggraf; she was born in Stadtilm, Saxony, Germany, Oct. 17, 1837, and came to America with her parents when but six years of age, they settling in Bucyrus, this county. They have had children as follows: Emma C, born June 26, i860; Margaret T., March 15, 1862; Frederick C, May 28, 1864; Lewis H., July 12, 1866; Franklin E., Aug. 22, 1868; Edward C, July 26, 1871 ; William C, March 15, 1875, and Otto A., Oct. 5, 1877. The parents are members of the German Lutheran church.

Lewis H. Assenheimer acquired his education in the common schools of this locality and in the meanwhile was initiated into farm work by his father, whom he assisted until his marriage. The farm of 83 acres which he owns formed a part of the parental homestead and he has resided here since he was five years of age. It is a fertile and well cultivated piece of land, well supplied . with good buildings, and here he carries on general farming, also keeping enough stock for his own use. A Democrat politically, Mr. Assenheimer has been somewhat active in township affairs ; he is a member of the board of education and is also road supervisor, looking after 18 miles of road.

He was married January 23, 1895, to Magdalena Stuckman, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Speigle) Stuckman, farming people of Bucyrus township. Of this marriage, four children have been born : Arno, Harold, Howard and Bertha Elizabeth. The family attend the English Lutheran church.

idehtified with this line since his 24th birthday, was born at Gallion, O., June 25, 1859, and is a son of James and Mary (Pensinger) Mackey.

James Mackey was born in Pennsylvania but in childhood accompanied his parents to Zanesville, O., and in 1850 to Gallon, where his father, William Mackey, died. While living at Zanesville James Mackey learned the carpenter trade but after he came to Gallon engaged in butchering and meat packing for some years, after which he became a very successful building contractor here and continued in that line as long as he was active. His death occurred at Gallon in J900. He was married in Ohio to Mary Pensinger, who was born in' Pennsylvania and had accompanied her parents to Ohio. Her death occurred at Gallon in 1864. She was a member of the English Lutheran church. The family consisted of three sons, Thomas, John and Harry, and one daughter, Jennie, who is the widow of James Stewart, now of Montana.

Harry Mackey was reared and attended school at Gallon, and afterward for a time was with his brother, Thomas, in the meat business and as a side interest learned to operate a stationary engine. Mechanics came to him naturally, and as he found his bent was in that direction he decided to enter upon railroad work, and on his birthday, June 25, 1883, became an employe of the Erie Railway Company. He served for three and one-half years as fireman and then was given an engine and ever since has been connected with the Cincinnati East Division. His promotion has been unusually rapid, probably because he has never had a single accident and because never a single complaint has been entered against him. He has had his name added to the Red Star list, which indicates that he is one of the most valued passenger engineers in the service.

Mr. Mackey was married at Gallon to Miss Katherine Pfefifer, who was born in this city in 1857, a daughter of Frederick Pfei¥er, and died here Jan. 8, 1904, leaving no children. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Mackey was married (second) to Miss Anna Sames, who was born at Galion, July 29, 1861, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Lanius) Sames. The parents of Mrs. Mackey were born in Germany but were married at GaUon, where their subsequent lives were spent, the father dying at the age of 63 years and the mother surviving to be 71 years old. They were members of the German Reformed church. Mrs. Mackey had two brothers : Henry C., who died at Brightwood, Ind., when aged twenty-six years, survived by a widow and son; and William H., who is a hardware merchant at Mt. Gilead, O.

Since she was fifteen years of age, Mrs. Mackey has been a member of the German Reformed church, which Mr. Mackey also attends. Since 1886 he has been identified with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and has filled almost all of the positions in the local lodge at Galion and has recently as a delegate of Division No. 16, the convention of the International Brotherhood recently convened at Harrisburg, Pa. He belongs also to the Junior Order of American Mechanics, No. 106, at Galion, to Lodge No. 186, Knights of Pythias, of this city, and to Order of Owls, Nest No. 1700, of Marion, O. In politics he casts an independent vote.

SIMEON G. BEAL,* who is a representative of one of the old agricultural families of Crawford county, O., follows farming and stock raising in Bucyrus township, operating two farms, one of 80 acres, which belongs to his father, and his own property, where he has 40 acres. He was born in Bucyrus township, Oct. 19, 1856, and is -a son of Isaac Beal.

Simeon G. Beal attended the district schools near his father's farm in his youth and afterward was trained to be a practical farmer and raiser of stock, and in order to be successful there is a great deal to be learned along both lines. Mr. Beal raises only enough general stock for his own use but devotes considerable attention to sheep growing and through his excellent methods makes this industry a profitable one.

of Samuel Sherer. Her burial was in the Sherer cemetery in Whetstone township, where other members of her family rest. One son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Beal, Milton Sherer, a bright youth who was graduated from the Bucyrus high school in the class of 1910. Mr. Beal is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church as was his wife. He is a Democrat in his political views.

FREDERICK C. ASSENHEIMER, a farmer of Bucyrus township, who owns 82 acres of land and also works 80 acres belonging to his father, was born in the town of Bucyrus, May 28, 1864, a son of Christian and Bertha (Marggraf) Assenheimer. His father. Christian Assenheimer, was born Aug. 12, 1834, in Cherry Street, New York City, and was a son of Ludwig and Rosena (Stoll) Assenheimer. In i835_ Ludwig Assenheimer brought his family to Crawford county, Ohio, locating in Bucyrus, and young Christian grew up in the village, learning both German and English. He attended school until twelve years old, at which time he began to do odd jobs and work at anything he could find to do. ] his 17th year he was apprenticed to Peter Shallenmiller to learn the trade of cabinetmaker, remaining with him three years and a half and subsequently following his trade as a journeyman until 1859, when he bought out his old employer. He carried on the , furniture business and undertakingfor about 12 years and finally bought theproperty subsequently occupied by C. M. Matthews & Co., where he did business until 1871. He then exchanged his town property for 96 acres of land in Bucyrus township, on which he resided until 1879, when he bought a farm of 160 acres on the Sandusky road, five and a half miles from Bucyrus, on which he made fine improvements and took up his permanent residence. He was married Oct. 6, 1859, to Miss Bertha Marggraf, of Bucyrus, who was born in Stadhilm, Saxony, Germany, Oct. 17, 1837, and who came to America with her parents when but six years of age. Of this marriage six sons and two daughters were born, as follows : Emma

C, June 26, i860; Martha T., March 15, 1862; Frederick C, May 28, 1864; Lewis H., July 12, 1866; FrankHn E., Aug. 22, 1868; Edward C, July 26, 1871 ; William C, March 15, 1875; and Otto A., Oct. 5, 1877. Christian Assenheimer and wife are members of the German Lutheran church and he is a Democrat politically, serving six years as a member of the town council and three years as township trustee. They now live retired in Bucyrus.

Ludwig Assenheimer, the father of Christian and grandfather of our subject, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, about 1802, and was a weaver by trade. In 1832 he came to New York, where he married Rosena Stoll, a native also of Wurtemberg, born Aug. 11, 181 1, and who probably came over in the same vessel. They were married in 1833, and came to Bucyrus in 1835. He brought a large stock of clocks with him, which he traded to his brother-in-law, Geo. F. Stoll, for the building of a house. He followed his trade for many years, then kept a grocery store until his death, which occurred Oct. 19, 1855. He and his wife had thirteen children.

Frederick C. Assenheimer acquired his education in the common schools and was trained to agriculture, becoming a practical farmer. He started in for himself when 28 years old, working for a year and a half by the month and then being associated with his father, from whom he later bought his farm, which he has operated alone. He does general farming and keeps stock enough for his own use. In politics he is a Democrat. He was married Feb. 28, 1907, to Mrs. Viola (Mollenkop) Harmon, who is a daughter of Philip Mollenkop and was married previously to Jay Harmon, now deceased. Of her first union there were two children, Ward C. and Alice Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Assenheimer are the parents of one child, Elsie Rowena. Mr. Assenheimer belongs to the German Lutheran church, while his wife is a member of the United Brethren church. They have a fine homestead and are prosperous farming people, well known and respected throughout the township and vicinity.

JOHN HALEY, who entered into the service of the Erie Railway Company as a call boy, away back on Nov. 20, 1869, has been identified with this road ever since, and through regular promotions in 1902 was made a passenger engineer and now fills that very important position, one of the oldest and most relied on engineers in the Erie service. Mr. Haley was born at Cleveland, O., April 4, 1855, and is a son of John and Mary (Carroll) Haley.

Both parents of Mr. Haley were born in 1814, in County Cork, Ireland, and there they were married in 1839 and a few years later came to America and subsequently located at Cleveland, O., and from there came to Gallon, in 1857. The father was a railroad man and for some years he was connected with the Big Four and the Erie Railroads while living at Gabon, where his death occurred Dec. 5, 1894. His widow survived until Jan. 15, 1899. They were members of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church. In politics he formerly was a Democrat, but after the conclusion of the Tilden- Hayes campaign, voted the Republican ticket until the end of his life. He was the father of a family of three sons and three daughters, all of \vhom survive except one daughter.

John Haley accompanied his parents to Gallon in 1857, being then an infant, was reared here and obtained his education in the public schools, leaving at the age of fourteen years in order to become a railroad man, for which he had a strong natural inclination. In November, 1869, he became call boy for the Erie and four years later was made fireman on the Fourth Division of what was then the Atlantic & Great Western, in June, 1873, when it was also called the Broad Gauge. Later the road became the N. Y. & P. O., later changes being made until the present name of the Erie Railway was adopted, and during all this period of changing names and owners, equally important changes were being made in the methods of railroading and equipping. He recalls the time when the engines were fired with wood, and few, if any, of the most fore-sighted railroad men could have pictured the present day steam eng^ines, superheated with steam or electricity, which often weigh 250 tons. On July 29, 1879, Mr. Haley was made an engineer and in November, 1880, was given a crew, and now, with one exception is the oldest engineer of the Third Division, running from Marion to Kent, O. He has an excellent record as a train man, his caution and prudence beingproverbial, and few engineers of this line enjoy more fully the confidence of employers or comrades.

Mr. Haley was married at Sandusky, C, to Margaret Mullen Manz, who was born and educated at Sandusky. She is of French and German extraction, a daughter of Joseph and Frederica Manz. Joseph Manz was one of eight brothers that enhsted in the Union army and fought throughout the War of the Rebellion. He was a member of Company A, 32nd O. V. I., and served under General Grant. He belonged to Mc- Meens Post,'G. A. R., Sandusky, O. Joseph and Frederica Manz were married in New York City and it was there Mrs. Haley was born. Mr. Manz was accidentally killed at Sandusky by a Lake Shore engine, July 12, 1891, when sixty years of age. He was a well known citizen of Sandusky and a member of the Roman Catholic church. The mother of Mrs. Haley survived until February 22, 191 1, for many years having been a member of the Lutheran church. Mrs. Haley has one brother, Anthony, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Larkin, both of whom live at Sandusky. Mr. and Mrs. Haley are members of St. Patrick's Catholic church. He is an active and interested member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. In politics he votes independently.

GODFREY YAUSSY, proprietor of the Willow Brook stock farm, a valuable tract of 357 acres situated in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., is one of the well known and substantial citizens of this section, to which he came in 1905, from Monroe county, 0., where he was born July 25, 1851. His parents were Christian and Elizabeth (Muhleman) Yaussy.

in Switzerland but they were married in America. He followed farming in Monroe county, O., for some years and his wife died and is buried there, &nd he then madei his home with his son, Godfrey, where he died May i, 1912. The family numbered seven children, three of whom died in infancy and one, Anna, who was the wife of Joseph Winkler, is also deceased. The survivors are: Godfrey, Edward and Samuel. The mother was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, while the father was a Lutheran. He was a Democrat in his political sentiments. His parents were Daniel and Mary Yaussy.

Godfrey Yaussy attended the common schools in Monroe county in boyhood and then went into a cheese factory, where he continued for eleven years. There are no people who understand the making of cheese quite so well as the Swiss, and Mr. Yaussy knows the manufacture of many varieties of this food-dainty. After coming to Crawford county in 1905 he purchased 197 acres of land from John Albright, 80 acres from a Mr. Miller and 80 acres more from a Mr. Rowse. Prior to coming here he sold his farm of 190 acres in Monroe county. He carries on dairying and Js a breeder of registered Holstein-Friesian cattle.

In October, 1874, Mr. Yaussy was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Gehrig, a daughter of Christian and Mary (Dahler) Gehrig, who were natives of Switzerland. They were married in that land and afterward came to the United States and engaged in farming in Monroe county, where both died. They laad the following children: Sarah; John; Rebecca, deceased, who was the wife of Edward Brenzikofer; Lydia, who is the wife of Fred Roth ; Hannah, who is the wife of Samuel Yaussy; Selma, who is the wife of Carl Bock ; and Ernest and Nettie. To Mr. and Mrs. Yaussy fourteen children have been born, all of whom survive, namely: Clara H., who is the wife of Charles W. Lutliy; Lydia, who is the wife of John Fraley ; Ella, who is the wife of Sanford Fraley ; Robert ; John ; Mary, who is the wife of Amos Krauter; Henry; Selma; Otto; Edna, who is a teacher in Whet- stone township ; Esther ; Paul ; Clarence and Verna, the younger members attending the Bucyrus high school. Mr. and Mrs. Yaussy have reared their children in the Methodist Episcopal church. Although he is independent in his political views, Mr. Yaussy has been so generally recognized as a good citizen that he has frequently been elected to office.

CHARLES ULMER,* general merchant at Sulphur Springs, Crawford county, O., and a public spirited and substantial citizen, was born in Liberty township, Crawford county, O., in 1868, and is a son of Gottlieb and Barbara Ulmer, who were natives of Wittenberg, Germany. After coming to America they settled in Crawford county, O. Eleven children were born to them, namely: Henry, who married Anna May, a daughter of Lewis May, is deceased but his widow survives and lives in Vernon township; Mary, who married John Kleopenstine, and they live at Mansfield, O.; Rosa, who lives with her husband in Liberty township; Jacob F., who is a resident of Liberty township, married Nora Pfleidener; John W., who is a farmer in Liberty township, married Eliza Brown; David G., who is a resident of Liberty township, married first Tillie Knobenger and after her death married Mrs. David Lutz ; Frederick, who is a resident of Cranberry township, married Anna Sanders; Charles, the subject of this sketch ; and Lizzie, Katie and Eliza, all of whom died in infancy.

Charles Ulmer obtained his education in the public schools. After leaving the home farm he went into the general mercantile business and has continued and enjoys a large trade. He is one of the active and enterprising men of Sulphur Springs and at present is serving in the office of treasurer of Liberty township.

Mr. Ulmer was married to Miss Amy Striker, who died October 15, 1911, a daughter of Daniel and Mary Striker. They had the following children : Harvey, Mabel, Arthur, Robert, Edward, Sarah, all of whom live with their father, and one who died in infancy. Mr. Ulmer and children are members of the Lutheran church. He is identified with the Order of Maccabees.

JOHN L. COOK, who was born Jan. 31, 1857, on his present valuable farm of 165 acres, which is situated in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., belongs to a highly respected family of this section. His parents were John and Sarah (Deeber) Cook.

John Cook was born in Germany and was a son of Peter Cook. By trade he was a plasterer and for many years during the season was steadily employed and also engaged in farming. He always voted the Democratic ticket and he gave liberal support to Trinity Reformed church at Gallon. He married Sarah Deeber, who was born in Pennsylvania, a daughter of Louis Deeber, and they had the following children : Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of John Albright; Henry; George; Amanda, who is the wife of Peter Beach ; Tena. who is the wife of Jacob Whiteamire; Isaac; John L. ; and Sarah, who makes her home with her brother, John L. Cook. The parents of the above family are deceased, their burial beinsr in the Whetstone Cemetery.

John L. Cook attended the district school in boyhood with his brothers and sisters and afterward remained at home, as his father needed his assistance in cultivating his large estate of 335 acres. When his father died, Mr. Cook bought 91 acres and kept on adding until he now owns 165 acres as stated above. He carries on general agriculture here and is one of the prosperous farmers of this section.

Mr. Cook was married in 1887 to Miss Mary E. Gibler, a daughter of Adam and Rachel (Shearer) Gibler, who came to Crawford county very early and became people of ample means and were highly respected. Mrs. Cook has two brothers and one sister: Isaac and John, and Sarah, who is the wffe of James McPeak. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cook, as follows: Rachel C, who is the wife of Ora Laughbaum; and Ida S., Nettie J., Elsie B. and Verdie B. The family attend Trinity Reformed Church. A stanch Demo- crat, Mr. Cook has been elected to local offices by his party and has served three terms as school director and one term as road supervisor.

SIMON J. DENZER, a prosperous farmer, ow^ning loi acres in Bucyrus township, W2LS born in this township, Oct. 21, 1856, son of Jacob and Matilda (McNeal) Denzer. His ^grandfather, Andrew Denzer, was born in Baden, Germany, and served under Napoleon in the disastrous Russian campaign, where so many of the army perished. Being lucky enough to escape death, he afterwards - about 1833 - came to America, dying in this country seven years after. He and his wife had four sons and a daughter, Andrew, George, Jacob, Marv and Simon. Two of these children died in Germany and were buried at Upfingen, Baden. Mrs. Andrew Denzer survived her husband many years, passing away in 1876 at the advanced age of ninety-four.

Jacob Denzer was thirteen years old when he accomoanied his parents to the United States. They soon settled in Crawford county, Ohio, the father (Andrew) purchasing 15 acres of land in Liberty township. This he cleared and in the following spring built a cabin on it. The same spring - of 1834 - Jacob began work as a farm hand, earning three or four dollars per month, and was thus employed until he was 25 years of age. Until reaching his majority he gave his earnings to his parents. At the age of 25 he began farming rented land, which he operated for three years. On March 13, 1850, he married Matilda Mc- Neal of Crawford county, who was born in Huntingdon county. Pa., Dec. 6, 1826, and she proved a most capable help-meet to him. After his marriage he rented a farm for six years and in the meanwhile bought 38 acres of land. In 1863 he purchased the homestead on which he resided for the rest of his life, where he carried on farming and stock-raising becoming in time one of the prosperous and substantial citizens of the township. For about ten years he also operated a saw-mill. He and his wife had thirteen children, of whom two -

Florence and an infant son - died in child-> hood. The others were Mary L., Jennie, Andrew, Esther, J. Anson, Simon J., Ella, Alexander, Maggie, Lewis I. and Electa V.

Simon J. Denzer was educated in the common schools and was brought up on his father's farm, acquiring a competent knowledge of agriculture methods. He has since continued in this now profitable line of industry and is now engaged in general farming keeping enough stock for his own use. A part of his farm belonged originally to the Denzer homestead; the rest he has acquired by purchase. He has made substantial improvements in the property, building the fine barn and residence which stands on his land, and the general aspect of his place is one of thrift and prosperity. He votes the Democratic ticket but is not an active politician.

He was married Feb.. 15, 1888, to Clara F. Miller, who was born in Holmes township, this county, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Lichtenwalter) Miller. Her parents were early settlers in Crawford county and cleared a farm there, the father coming from Columbiana county and the mother from Stark county. They were farmers. Their children were Isaac L. ; Elizabeth, now deceased, who was the wife of Martin ShafEner; Sarah, wife of Andrew Gidley; Mary, wife of Valentine Heiby ; Adeline, who married Michael Shififler; Catherine, who married William Lotzenheiser ; Clara F., the wife of our subject; Daniel, now deceased; and Laura, who is the wife of Peter L. Bash. Mr. and Mrs. Denzer have two children, both sons, namely, John Evan and Allen D. The family attend the English Lutheran church.

CHRISTIAN HOOVER, who is one of the substantial citizens of Dallas township, Crawford county, O., owning 244 acres of finely developed land, was born in Crawford county, in September, 1844, and is a son of William and Phebe (Swisher) Hoover.

He married Phebe Swisher, who was born in Franklin county, O., and the following children were born to them : John T. ; Emma, who is the wife of Henry M. Welch ; Christian ; George W. ; Margaret, who is the wife of David E. Fisher; Marcellus; Alice, who is the wife of Marks Tea; Charles Fremont; Flora, who is the wife of H. L. Weber; and WilHam.

Christian Hoover had public school advantages as they were offered when he was a boy, and since then has devoted himself entirely to agricultural pursuits and since the age of four years has lived on his present farm, which is generally known as the old Hoover homestead. He no longer does more than overlook his farm, having placed all the practical responsibilities on the sturdy shoulders of his sons, who are capable and thorough farmers.

In 1868 Mr. Hoover was married to Miss Lorenna Kirby, who was born in Crawford county, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Welch) Kirby, old settlers here and well known peoole. Mrs. Hoover died Nov. 8, 1909, and her burial was in Oakwood cemetery, Bucyrus. Two brothers and one sister survive her : John, George and Emma, who is the wife of James Orr. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoover the following children were born : Ernest, who married Nona Flock, and has four children, Hugh, Alice, Florence and Lucile; Burdett K., who married Elnora Quaintance, and has two children, Chester and Hazel; Charles F., who married Nora Kerr and has five children, Helen, Wayne, Clififord, Marjorie and an infant; Maud; and Madge, who is the wife of Arlington Blair and has three children. Hoover, Thomas and a child unnamed. Mr. Hoover is a Republican in his political sentiments and occasionally has consented to serve his his township in public ofiSce, for three years being a trustee, serving through an important period of the township's history. With his family he attends the Methodist Episcopal church.

HARRY R. SCHULER,* one of the able young professional men of Gallon, O., a member of its bar and an important political factor, was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 24, 1877, and is a son of Philip and Mary (Amann) Schuler.

Philip Schuler was born in Baden, Germany, and when eleven years of age came alone to the United States. After a few years in Michigan he came to Gallon, O., where he engaged in the grocery business for some time and then turned his attention to insurance and real estate, and maintains offices in the Schaffner Block. He was married to Mary Amann, who was born in Ohio, a daughter of George and Mary Amann, who came to Ohio from Germany in 1855. George Schuler followed farming and dairying near Gallon. He survived his wife, dying in 1906. They were members of the Roman Catholic church, and to this religious body Philip Schuler and wife also belong. He is one of the well known public men of Crawford county, a member of the General Assembly in 1867 and 1868 and chairman of the city council of Gabon in 1880. He is one of the influential men of the Democratic party and a loyal supporter of its candidates. To Mr. and Mrs. Schuler three sons and four daughters were born, all of whom survive and are well known people of this section.

Harry R. Schuler was the second born in the above family and with his brothers and sisters was given excellent school advantages. In the 69th General Assembly of Ohio he was a page, after which he entered upon the study of law, and in 1902 was graduated from the law department of the University of Georgetown, D. C, receiving his degree of L. L. D. and in the following year that of L. L. M. In May, 1904, he came to Gallon, after being admitted to the bar, to enter upon practice, and in 1909 was elected city solicitor, in which office he served until January i, 1912. On numerous occasions he has been the delegate of his party to State, Senatorial and Congressional Democratic conventions and he is personally on the friendliest terms with many of the highest party leaders. His ability is very generally recognized and his party loyalty has withstood every test.

ber of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church at GaHon. Fraternally, he is identified with the Elks, the Eagles, the Catholic Knights of Ohio and the Knights of Columbus and belongs also to the Commercial and the Lambs' Clubs.

MELANCHTHON GEORGE NUNGESSER, a prominent farmer and politician of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., residing on his valuable farm three miles west of Gallon, was born at New Winchester, O.; Jan. i6, 1863, and is the only son of Christian A. and Elizabeth (Helfrick) Nungesser.

Christian Nungesser was born in Germany and before coming to the United States he learned the trade of shoemaking. He lived in Cincinnati, O. but later located at New Winchester in Crawford county and still later purchased his farm of 100 acres five miles west of Gallon. This farm he still owns although he and his wife now live retired in Gallon. They are members of the German Lutheran church. They had the following children born to them: Delilah C, wife of I. A. Cook; Margaret C, widow of H. P. Rexrith; Martha J., Wife of J. F. Guinther; and Melanchthon G.

Melanchthon G. Nungesser availed himself of the advantages of the county school of those days but left this school at the early age of 16 years and was thrown upon his own resources. However, he determined to further his educational training and he managed under very adverse circumstances and with much sacrifice to attend school at the Ohio Central College at Iberia, O. for one year. Later he spent several terms at the N. W. O. University at Ada, O. He then made practical application of his knowledge by teaching school, in which work he continued for 12 years. As a teacher, through his earnest devotion, persistent efifort and close application he was eminently successful, winning the respect of his pupils, patrons and fellow teachers. Through his teachers' institute work and relations he was a very active and useful member.

On Sept. 2Q, 1887, M. G. Nungesser was married to Miss Matilda C. Burkhart, who was born in Marion county, O., a daughter of Abraham and Caroline (Schaffer) Burkhart. Mr. Burkhart was born in Pennsylvania and Mrs. Burkhart in Morrow county, O. They now live retired in Gallon, O. Their children were as -follows: Samuel; William; Matilda; Amanda, wife of J. McKinistry; John E. ; and Cora, wife of H. O. Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Nungesser have had three children born to them: Vesta Vanola, Virgil Vinton and Cleoda D. The last named, who is 12 years old, is the only survivor, the two first ndmed dying in infancy. Mr. Nungesser and wife are members of the English Lutheran church.

After marriage they located on a tenant farm which was all but modern and in a state of productiveness. Becoming discouraged at the wasted efforts of his best days, Mr. and Mrs. Nungesser concluded to buy a home for themselves and in 1904 they bought an 80 acre tract of land from the Jacob Christman heirs, located three miles west of Gallon, for which he went heavily in debt. With renewed interest and added efifort he set about improving it and at once adopted his plan of parallel tiling, which has since become so popular, erecting modern and commodious farm buildings, remodeling his residence and installing the most modern comforts and conveniences. Now by his close application, economy and thrift the encumbrance is cancelled, improvements paid for and the farm in a high state of productiveness. At present Mr. Nungesser is erecting another residence on West Main street, Galion, which he expects to occupy on completion. As a farmer and stock raiser he is a fancier of pure bred stock and raises registered stock as practical with his operations. His flock of registered American Delaine Merine sheep ranks among the best in the state. His stock as a whole well shows judgment in good breeding.

Mr. Nungesser is and always has been very active in Farmers' Institute work and is rated as one of the most progressive agriculturists of his county.

In politics he is a Democrat and has always taken a great interest in civil matters, thus stands as an important factor in his county and at the time of this writing is the candidate of the leading party of his county for the office of county representative. He has served on many very important committees and for several terms served as justice of the peace. He is also an active member of the Patrons of Husbandry, the I. O. F. and also the I. O. O. F.

Mr. Nungesser is as a whole a self-developed man, ambitious, persistent, known for loyalty and integrity, which has won for him a place of high regard in the minds of his fellow men.

CLARENCE R. SNYDER, one of the enterprising and successful young farmers of Whetstone township, operates 133 acres of valuable land, situated near Bucyrus and belonging to his father-in-law, David Wingert. Mr. Snyder was born in Whetstone township, Dec. 3, 1883, and is a son of John D. and Mary Elizabeth (Rorick) Snyder. The mother died on Jan. 2, 1905, but the father survives and is employed by the Gabon Vault Company and formerly was a farmer. His children are: Clarence R., Ira M., Melvin V., Gladys Amelia and Margie Elizabeth.

^ Clarence R. Snyder attended the pubHc schools and spent several terms at the O. N. W., at Ada, O. After completing his studies he was a teacher in the public schools for three years and then engaged in farm work, to which he has since devoted his attention. He is very industrious and possesses excellent judgment- and has been very successful in the management of the property belonging to Mr. Wingert. General farming is his main business, although, he raises some good stock, fully enough for home use.

Mr. Snyder married Miss Nancy M. Wingert, who is a daughter of David and Catherine (Kehrer) Wingert, the latter of whom died April 22, 1910. Mr. Wingert resides with Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, the latter being the only daughter. Mr. Wingert has one son, William M., who is a farmer in Whetstone township. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have one daughter, Viola Lucilla, born June 6, 1907, and one son, Kenneth Willard, born May 22, 1912. In politics he is a Democrat and is serving as a member of the school board. He and wife belong to the German Reformed church, attending in Whetstone township.

CHARLES N. JUMP,* who is the popular teacher of the Frogtown school, in District No. 4, Tod township, Crawford county, O., was born in 1873, near Lemert, O., and is a son of William A. and Abbie (Dunlop) Jump.

The Jump family is an old one in Crawford county and the grandparents came here from New 'York when William A- Jump was three years old. The latter survives and has resided on his farm in Tod township for 40 years. He was married first to Abbie Dunlop and second to Adeline Heft. To the first union five children were born : Charles N., John Wallace, Ralph, Bertha and Denise, who married C. Burnshaw. To the second marriage two children were born : Theo and Fred, the mother of whom survives.

Charles N. Jump attended school at Lemert and afterward took a course in the university at Ada, O., and thus prepared, began, in 1893, to teach school and has continued in educational work ever since. Mr. Jump is considered a careful, conscientious and efficient teacher and his best recommendation is the fact that his pupils make steady progress and when they go out into the world for themselves find that the instruction he has given them is very valuable.

Mr. Jump was united in marriage with Miss Iva Diffenbaugh. Politically, he is a Democrat, and has served in the office of township assessor. He was reared in the United Brethren church.

WILLIAM M. WINGERT, general farmer and stock raiser, operating 122 acres of fine land which is situated in Whetstone township, Crawford countv, O., was born in Whetstone township, Nov. i, 1880, and is the only son of David and Catherine (Kehrer) Wingert.

David Wingert was born in Pennsylvania but has spent the larger portion of his life in Crawford county, O., where, for many years, he was a prosperous farmer. He now lives retired and since the death of his wife, in April, 1910, has resided with his daughter and son-in-law, Clarence R. Sny- der and wife, in Whetstone township, Mr. Snyder renting one of his farms, and also with his son, Wm. AI. Wingert, and wife. He married Catherine Kehrer, who was born and died in Whetstone township. They had two children, William M. and Nancy M., the latter of whom is the wife of Clarence R. Snyder. In politics, Mr. A^"ingert is a Democrat. He is one of the older members and liberal supporters of the Reformed church in this township.

AVilliam M. W^ingert obtained his education in the ptiblic schools. Under the direction of his father he became a reliable and careful agriculturist and for some years has rented from his father the farm which he is successfully conducting.

On March 13, 1910, Mr. Wingert was married to Miss Chloe Stump, who is a daughter of H. J. Stump, a family of considerable importance in this section of Crawford county, and they have one son, Layton H. Mr. and Mrs. AVingert attend the Reformed church. In politics, he is a stanch Democrat.

RUFUS AURAND, retired farmer and highly respected citizen, and also an honored veteran of the great Civil AA^ar, has been a resident of Bucyrus since 1903. He was born in AMietstone township, Crawford county, 0., March 28, 1837, and is a son of Jonathan Aurand and a grandson of Henry Aurand.

Henry Aurand, the grandfather, was born in Pennsylvania and was a son of a Revolutionary soldier who fought in the Battle of Yorktown. Henry married ]\largaret Trebaugh, of German ancestry, and they both died in Union county. Pa. Henry Aurand and wife were members of the Reformed church.

Jonathan Aurand was born in Beaver township. Union county. Pa. He was married there to Susan AA'hittemeyer and they came to Ohio in 1827 and located in what was then an unimproved part of the county, although near Bucyrus. There the first wife of Jonathan Aurand died, Aug. 20, 1828. Two children survived her, both of whom are now deceased. On July 28, 1829,

Jonathan Aurand was married to his sisterin-law, Rachel AA'ittemeyer, also a native of Pennsylvania. They continued to live in AA'hetstone township for a number of years and then moved to Tod township, where Jonathan Aurand died July 12, 1875^, ^^^ widow surviving him until May i, 1892. They were estimable people, active in the Reformed church, valued neighbors and worthy examples. After moving to Tod township they united with the Methodist Episcopal church and were equally interested in its good works. A familv of eight sons and four daughters were born to them all of the daughters and four of the sons being now deceased. All of the survivors have married, and all, with the exception of Emanuel, who resides in Nebraska, still live in Ohio. Of these eight sons, five became soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil AA'ar : Emanuel, Rufus, John, Jonathan and Enoch. Emanuel and Rufus were members of the 56th 111. A/'ol. Inf., and after this regiment was disbanded by order of the Secretary of AA^ar, both served in other regiments. John was a member of a Missouri regiment; Jonathan served in the First O. Cav. and the 174th O. A^ols., and was wounded while in the service ; and Enoch was a member of Co. E, 34th O. A/^ol. Inf., and during his enlistment of eighteen months was made a prisoner in West Virginia and for a time was incarcerated in a Richmond prison.

Rufus Aurand grew up on the home farm, attended the district school and assisted his father and brothers until Sept. 7, 1861, when, with his brother Emanuel, he enlisted in the regiment which was later disbanded and he re-enlisted in the 61 st O. Vol. Inf., becoming orderly sergeant of Company B, and serving as such until after the second battle of Bull Run, where he was temporarily in command. He was promoted for his soldierly Qualities at this time, being made first lieutenant of Company K, a position he served in until serious ill health compelled him to resign and return home to recuperate. As soon as he was better and again able to take the field he re-enlisted, entering the 3d O. Cav., with which he continued until the close of the war. He participated in many of the most serious battles of the time, and in looking back over the long list of engagements that meant death or injury to so many of his brave comrades, he is disposed to regard the second battle of Bull Run as the one most stubbornly contended. He was a part of the command that took -part in Wilson's Raid through Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia in the last months of the war, and was at Macon, Ga., when hostilities ceased. After his military service was over he was connected with the saw mill industry until 1896 and was also a farmer until 1903, when he retired to Bucyrus, well entitled to a period of ease and comfort. Politically, he is a Democrat, but has consented to serve but little in a public capacity except as a justice of the peace, in which office he passed 24 consecutive years. He has been very active in Grand Army affairs and is senior commander of Keller Post, No. 128, G. A. R., at Bucyrus.

Mr. Aurand was married in Liberty township, Crawford county, O., to Miss Eva L. Seibert, who was born in 1855, in Holmes township. Her parents, Peter and Catherine (Smith) Seibert, were well known farmers in Holmes township, where they lived into old age. Mrs. Aurand is one of the six survivors of their large farming. Mr. and Mrs. Aurand are members of the U. B. church.

CHARLES F. UNGER,* who is one of the representative men of Bucyrus township, Crawford county, O., servine in his second term as township trustee, has operated what is known as the" Henry Flock farm for the past five years and has brought its 85 acres up .to a fine state of oroduction. He was born in Liberty township, Crawford county, Jan. 17, i860, and is-a son of Frederick and Rosa (Bollinger) Unger.

Frederick Unger and wife were both born in Germany and both came when young to Crawford county, where they were subsequently married. The mother died June i, 1895, and her burial was in Oakwood cemetery at Bucyrus. The father engaged in farming during his active life and now lives retired at the home of a daughter in Richland county, O. They liad the following children : Charles F., Caroline, wife of Charles Gearhart; William H., Albert J. and Sarah A., wife of David Croft.

Charles F. Unger obtained his education in the public schools and then worked for his father and remained at home until he was 30 years of age. In 1890 he bought a farm in Bucyrus township, which he sold in 1900, and then moved to Holmes township, where he bought his second farm, but in 1906 he also disposed of that property and since then has been renting the farm above referred to, carrying on farm industries here. He is one of the leading Democrats in this part of the county, and while living in Holmes township served two years as ditch superintendent, and. as an official of Bucyrus township, has served with extreme efficiency. He is well known over the county, in which he has lived his entire life, with the exception of five years.

On March 21, 1890, Mr. Unger was married to Miss Maggie A. Staiger, who was born in Holmes township, Crawford county, Jan. II, i86s, a daughter of John George and Magdalena (Strohm) Staiger. They were natives of Germanv who settled in Holmes township many years ago and the father engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Staiger had the following children: William, Charles, Mary, wife of Israel Ulmer; Mrs. Unger, George, Philip, Emanuel, Amelia, wife of C. R. Meyers; David, Moses and Martha, wife of Warren Dininger. Mr. and Mrs. Unger have one son, Frederick G., who was born in Bucyrus township in 1895, and assists his father on the farm. The family belongs to the German Lutheran church. Mr. Unger is identified with two fraternal organizations, the Eagles and the Owls, attending both lodges at Bucyrus.

ELI KILE, a well known resident of Whetstone township, engaged in agricultural pursuits, was born on a farrri in this township, now occupied by his son-in-law, Sept. ID, 1851. His parents, Tobias and

Catherine (Knipp) Kile, were both natives of Germany, the former a son of Peter Kile and the latter a daughter of Christopher Knipp. After emigrating to America and settling in this section, Tobias Kile entered the land on which the Kile homestead now stands from the Government and began the development of a farm. He and his wife are both deceased and are buried in the Kile cemetery. They were German Lutherans in religion and he was a Democrat politically. They had a large family, namely: Eva, wife of Jacob Helfrick; Philip, Peter, Elizabeth, who married Peter Knipp ; Catherine, wife of Simeon Kiess; Sarah, wife of Joseph Dinkle; Fred, Eli, subject of this sketch; Amanda, who married William Beltz, and Ida, now deceased, who was the first wife of William Beltz,

Eli Kile was educated in the common schools of this locality and was trained to farm work, in which he has since continued, doing general farming and keeping enough stock for his own use. Like his father, he is a Democrat and has been somewhat active in local affairs, as he was township trustee for several terms and treasurer of the township for three terms, completing his service in that office in January last, after having held office in one position or another for about thirty years altogether. As may be inferred, he is a man well thought of by his fellow citizens - sagaciovis and enterprising, with good business ability and sound judgment in matters concerning the public weal.

He was married in 1875 to Sophia Tracht, a daughter of Peter and Mary (Johnston) Tracht. Mrs. Kile's father is now deceased, but her mother is still living and is now in her 84th year, a resident of Jefiferson township, this county. Their family was as follows: Eva, wife of Daniel Christman, both now deceased; Leonard, deceased; Lucinda, who married Leonard Weber, now deceased ; Rosetta, wife of Henry Hinkel ; Henry, Michael, Sophia, who is now Mrs. Eli Kile; Delilah, wife of Henrv Snyder; Alfred and R. C. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kile have been the parents of six children, namely: Minnie, Lula, wife of Peter Boehm;

HOMER SIMPSON, who is a rural mail delivery official, out from Gallon, O., and a. well known and representative citizen of Crawford county, was born in Mifflin township, Ashland county, O., Oct. i, 1871, and is a son of Robert and Josephine (Keightley) Simpson.

Robert Simpson was born in Richland county, O., in 1848, a son of Pennsylvania parents, who moved into Ashland county among the pioneers. They died near together, during an epidemic of typhoid fever, and beside two other sons and four daughters there was Robert, who was only two years old, at the time. All survive with one exception, and all have domestic ties of their own. Robert Simpson married Josephine Keightley, and they still live on their farm in Richland county. They are members of the United Brethren church.

Homer Simpson was the eldest born of a family of ten children, there being yet six sons and three daughters of this familv surviving. In 1892 Mr. Simpson came to Gallon and for three and one-half years afterward was a brakeman on the Erie Railroad, after which he was variously and busily employed until he was appointed to his present Government position by President Roosevelt, Sept. i, 1903.

On March 26, 1902, Mr. Simpson was married at Gallon, O., to Miss Katherine C. Swaney, who was born in Ashland county, where she was educated and for some years p-rior to her marriage was a teacher in the Ashland county schools. She is a daughter of John W. and Lydia M. (Billings) Swaney, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in New York. The mother of Mrs. Simpson came from Saratoga county to Ashland county, O., when a young woman, and for some years afterward taught school and subsequently was married to John W. Swaney. They spent their lives on the farm in Montgomery township, and there Mr. Swaney died in 1894, aged 83 years, having survived his wife for 16 months, her age being 73 years. They were members of the Baptist church. In poHtics,- Mr. Swaney was a Democrat. Mrs. Simpson has two sisters and four brothers, all of whom have married, two brothers being residents of Galion. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson are members of the Presbyterian church. Fraternally, he is a Mason, being a member of Galion Lodge and Galion Chapter at Galion, and belongs to the Council at Bucyrus. He also is identified with the I. O. O. F. He is a prominent memter of the Rural Letter Carriers' Association of Ohio, of which he is secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson are also active members of the Eastern Star.

SAMUEL M. BAIR,* a well known resident of Whetstone township, lives on his farm of 40 acres, which is a part of the 130- acre Bair homestead. Mr. Bair was born in this township in 1857, being a son of John and Rebecca (Shearer) Bair.

John Bair was born in Stark county, O., where he was a farmer all his life. He adhered to the principles of the Republican party and was affiliated with the Lutheran church. He married, as before indicated, Rebecca Shearer, who was born in Whetstone township, Crawford county, and they became the parents of children who were named as follows: G. W., Samuel M., Rachel Ann, wife of George Ness; Michael D. ; Adam, deceased; Sadie J., deceased, who was the wife of John Seifert, and Lilly, wife of Lawrence McMichael.

Samuel M. Bair grew up on his father's farm, and after his school education was finished went to work on this farm with his father. He later was employed by the month, and so continued for ten years, when he rented a farm and went to work for himself. Eight years were spent in this manner and then Mr. Bair bought his present farm of forty acres from the Bair heirs and here he has since successfully carried on general farming.

In September, 1888, Mr. Bair was marr ried to Miss Minerva Ellen Morrow, a native of Jefferson township. She is a daughter of William and Catherine Morrow, of Crawford county, where William Morrow was formerly a well known farmer. He is now deceased and is buried in Biddle cemetery, but his wife survives and still lives in this township. Mr. Bair's brothers and sister are as follows : Harvey, Charles, Irvin, Albert, Frank, Joseph and Maude, who is the wife of Frederick Ritzhof.

To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Bair there has been born one son, Ray Marion, who lives at home. Mr. Bair is a Republican and has served four or five years on the school board and as road supervisor for about seven years. He and his family are attendants of the U. B. church.

JOHN C. MEYER, who may almost be named as one of the pioneers in the ice business at Bucyrus, has been continuously engaged in the same since 1883 and has acquired an ample competency through the handling of this necessary commodity. Mr. Meyer was born at Bucyrus, April 7, 186 1, a son of John and Margaret (Bauer) Meyer.

The parents of Mr. Meyer were both born in Gennany and came to the United States in youth, crossing the Atlantic Ocean in the cumbersome sailing vessels of that day and after long and tempestuous voyages, landing safely at New York. They were married in Bucyrus, O. Mr. Meyer was an industrious man and was well known as a faithful and honest laborer along many lines and was a very prominent Democrat for many years. He was elected a member of the board of Infirmary directors, also of the board of Public Service and once was city treasurer. His death occurred August 6, igo8, when he was aged 76 years, 4 months and 12 days. His widow survived until Aug. 2, 191 1, her age being ^2 years. They had seven children, four sons and two daughters yet living. They were members of the German Lutheran church.

John C. Meyer was the eldest son and second child in his parents' family. He attended school in his native city and in boyhood was variously employed but his main business interest for the past 28 years has been the handling of ice. He married Miss Mary O. Bauer, who was born in Lykens township, Crawford county, in 1863, and died Sept. 5, 1902. She was a daughter of Frederick and Henrietta (Bauer) Bauer, natives of Saxony, Germany. After they came to the United States, Mr. and Mrs. Bauer lived first at Boston, Mass., and then came to Crawford county, settling in Lykens Township, where Mrs. Bauer died, after which Mr. Bauer came to this city and died here at the age of 84 years. They had five sons and three daughters. Eight children were born to IMr. and Mrs. Meyers, the survivors being: Carrie H., born Oct. 31, 1885, who is the wife of Otis Shearer and has one daughter, Mary Martha, their home being at Aberdeen, S. Dak.; Odelia M., who was born in 1887, and resides at home; Edwin F. B., who with his wife Anna resides at home, he being in business with his father; and Augusta C, John and Adelaide, all of whom are at home. Air. Meyer and family belong to the German Lutheran church. He is a Democrat in politics and fraternally is connected with the Elks, the Eagles, the Knights of Pythias and the Junior Order of United American ]vlechanics, and also has belonged to the Deutsche Gesellschaft since 1880, being a member in good standing of all these lodges.

CHARLES JACOB SCROGGS, senior member of the law firm of Scroggs & ]\Ionnett, was born in Bucyrus, O., July 14, 1863, a son of Hon. Jacob and Julia A. (\^'alwork) Scroggs. His paternal family is of Scotch origin, and according to tradition, their name is properly "]\Iurray." During one of the border wars of the middle ages, Sir James Alurray was on the losing side and he and supposedly all his family were put to death, except that after the battle, a child wrapped in the Alurray plaid was found among the "scroggs," the local name of a kind of underbrush. Sir \A'illiam Murray, a younger brother who had been on the other side in the battle was perfectly willing the older branch of the family should be extinct but was not quite equal to killing an innocent child in cold blood, and as a compromise, the boy, although undoubtedly his brother's son and the rightful heir to the family title and estates, was never formally recognized nor given the family name, but was called "Scroggs" from the place where he was found. This rescued child was the ancestor of the Scroggs family under present consideration. Among the family annals also we find that a Sir W^illiam Scroggs, born in 1623, was graduated from Oxford University in 1639 and served as chief justice under Charles II. He died in 1683.

The first ancestors of the Scroggs family to seek their fortunes in the Xew World were four brothers of the name - Alexander, Allen, John and James Scroggs, who in 1743 settled in Cumberland county. Pa. According to family tradition, they were either grandchildreri or great grandchildren of Chief Justice Scroggs above mentioned. They became men of mark and substance, but with three of them our history has little to do, being concerned chiefly with Allen. The latter was a farmer in Cumberland county. Pa., where he died in 1776, leaving a numerous family. His second son, John, born in 1766, made his way to Baltimore, where on May i8th, 1787, he married Frances Hook. He died in 1796 at the early age of 30 years.

His son, John Scroggs, Jr., who was born in Baltimore in 1792, was a hatter by trade. He continued to reside in that city until 1819 and saw military service in the War of 1812- IS, being present at the bombardment of Fort McHenry and at North Point. He then removed to Cumberland county. Pa., and one year later to Columbiana county, O. He was married in Canton, O., to Aiin Shawke, a daughter of Jacob and Dorothea (Kester) Shawke. Her father was born in Lebanon county, Pa., Xov. 15, 1753, and was of Bavarian ancestry, being able to trace his family back to the 14th century. He w'as a soldier of the Revolution, serving during portions of seven years in a number of Pennsyhania companies and dying at Lisbon, Ohio, in 1832.

John Scroggs, Jr., was a hatter, which trade he followed at Lisbon and Canton, Ohio, and afterward at Bucyrus, to which place he removed in 1839 and settling on the site of the present residence of the subject of this sketch. Here he resided until his death in 1861. having lived not an eventful life but one which won for him the highest respect of all \vho knew him. After his death his widow made her home with her only living daughter, Mrs. W. T. Giles, until her death in 1882, at the ripe age of 86 years. Both ]Mr. and Mrs. Scroggs were lifelong and faithful members of the

They were the parents of seven children: Joseph R., who died in Freeport, 111., unmarried, in 1867, a newspaper man by profession and a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow. William M., for two terms county auditor, who married Miss Margaret Byron in 1849 and died at Bucyrus in 1874, leaving a widow and two children, all since deceased; Jacob, father of the subject of this sketch; Mary, wife of W. T. Giles, one of the newspaper men of the West, who died at Freeport, 111., in 1898, his wife having passed away in 1889, leaving two children - W. S., a railway mail clerk, and Mira L., a teacher in the Chicago schools, who died in 1904; Mira, wife of C. W. Butterfield, died at Bucyrus, O., in 1859; Amanda, who died young; John B., a prominent lawyer of Kansas City, Kas., where he died in 1899, leaving behind him a widow and three step-children.

Jacob Scroggs father of Charles Jacob, was born in Canton, O., Aug. 11, 1827. He attended the frontier schools in his boyhood and also learned his father's trade, but finding it uncongenial employment, he taught school for five terms, worked on the local newspapers and in clerical positions in the court house. He held a clerk's position in Toledo for a year and also traveled a year for Winthrop Smith & Co., the predecessors of the American Book Co. He then applied himself to the study of the law under the direction of Judge Hall and D. W. Swigert, and was graduated at the Cincinnati Law School in 1854. In the following year he opened an office in Bucyrus, where for 40 years he occupied an honored position at the Crawford county bar. His character as a lawyer has been well summed up in the following words : "Never sanctioning the sharp practice which too many consider a necessary concomitant of the practice of law, others had more success than he in making a jury believe 'the worse were the better cause;' but in profound knowledge of the law, fine reasonin"- powers, and in that integritv of character which enabled and compelled him on occasion to fearlessly tell a client he was in the wrong, he stood easily in the front rank." From the memorial to him adopted by

"Upon his fair name the breath of suspicion never dared to rest. His word was a bond that was never forfeited and his rugged man-, hood commanded confidence and won respect from all. With few early advantages, he made himself, by industry and energy, a peer of the ablest lawyers of the state, a man of liberal education, broad views and affluent circumstances. He was held in universal esteem by men of all parties throughout the city, the county and the state."

Jacob Scroggs was an active Republican in politics, which circumstance prevented him from ever holding high office, Crawford county being strongly Democratic. He served, however, as mayor of Bucyrus for four years and for twelve years was a member of the board of education, for ten years of that time being its jJresident; and for nine years his name was upon both tickets. He was a presidential elector in 1864 and again in 1880, was the Republican candidate for circuit judge in 1884, and two years later was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for supreme judge.

On Sept. 22, 1859, Jacob Scroggs was united in marriage with Julia A. Walwork, who was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 4, 1833. She was a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Stephens) Walwork, the former a native of England and the latter of Glen Falls, N. Y., her mother's family tracing their descent from the early Puritan settlers. She became a school teacher at the early age of fourteen, teaching first near Syracuse, N. Y., and she held a life certificate empowering her to teach in any school in New York state. In 1855 she went to Georgia as a teacher, but her anti-slavery views caused her to return north in 1857. Coming to Bucyrus, she had charge of the high school here, holding that position until three years after her marriage, the rest of her life being devoted to her home, family and friends. She was a highly successful teacher and was a prominent factor in the social and intellectual life of the city, although virtually confined to her home as an invalid for many years before her death, which took place July 23, 1901. She had survived her

Charles Jacob Scroggs, whose nativity has been already given, was the only child of his -parents. He was educated by his mother and in the public schools, from which he was graduated in 1877 at the age of fourteen, being the youngest graduate on record. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, O., one year, after which he took a four years' course at Michigan University, Ann Arbor, graduating at that institution in 1884 with the degree of A. M., being one of seven in a class of 90 to receive the master's degree instead of the customary A. B. Two years later he was graduated at the Cincinnati Law School with the degree of LL. B., and since then has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession at Bucyrus, being associated with his father until the latter's death and since then with his present partner, Mr. Wallace L. Monnett. He has inherited many of his father's characteristics and as a safe, accurate advisor, particularly in matters of commercial and corporation law, he is excelled by none in the county. He has also been actively identified with the business life of the community. He was one of the organizers of the Bucyrus Loan and Building Association, of which he has been attorney and director since its inception, and he helped to organize and is one of the directors of the Home Mutual Fire Association.

Mr. Scroggs is an independent Republican in politics, his independence being so marked that he has never affiliated with the regular party organization or been a candidate for office, and the only public position he has ever filled has been vice-president of the sinking fund commission, a place he has had since the adoption of the municipal code of 1903. In this capacity he at once on the organization of the board, insisted that the bank handling their account should pay the city interest on daily balances, and it is largely through his agitation and effort that all public funds of the county are now deposited with the banks paying the highest interest, instead of, as formerly, being left in favored banks without compensation.

follows: W. M., Trinity Lodge, No. 556, 1906-7; H. P. Bucyrus Chapter No. 160, 1908- 9; T. I. M., Gwynn Council, No. 83, 1902-3; W. P. Bucyrus Chapter, No. 3, Order Eastern Star, 1905. He is also a member of Marion Commandery, No. 36, K. T. ; Ohio Consistory A. A. S. R., and Al Koran Temple N. M. S. He is also a Past Chancellor of Demas Lodge No. 108, K. of P. and under Grand Chancellor Young was his deputy for the sixteenth Pythian district, composed of Crawfor3, Seneca and Wyandot counties; was a charter member of Bucyrus Lodge, No. 156, B. P. O. E., and is a life member of the Grand Lodge of that order. He also takes an active interest in the Sons of the American Revolution and has been one of the board of managers of its Ohio Society and was a delegate to the national congress of the order in 1901. He is also a man of strong literary tastes and has one of the finest private libraries in Bucyrus.

He was married on June 5, 1912 to Miss Mary E. Zouck, eldest daughter of the late Peter G. and Mary E. (Myers) Zouck, of Baltimore, Md. Her father was born at Trenton, Baltimore county. May 31, 1846 being of French Huguenot descent; was educated at Gettysburg College, of which in later life, he was a trustee, and during most of his adult life was a prominent figure in the business circles of Baltimore and Baltimore county, being an extensive dealer in lime, lumber and other contractor's supplies. He was also one of the most prominent lay members of that branch of the Lutheran church commonly spoken of as the "English Lutheran" being a frequent delegate to its general synod and serving on a number of its boards. He died at Glen Morris, Baltimore county, Nov. 19, 1906. His wife was a native of Hanover, Pa., and is of "Pennsylvania German" and Virginian ancestry, being a daughter of Col. David Myers, whose mother was a second cousin of General Washington; and a great granddaughter of Col. Henry Schlegel of Revolutionary fame.

SIDNEY ELLSWORTH KIESS, a general farmer who has been very successful in his agricultural operations, resides on his own farm of eighty acres and is interested with his father in i6o acres, both properties lying in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O. He was born in Whetstone township, July 25, 1868, and is a son of Simeon and Catherine (Kile) Kiess.

Simeon Kiess was born in Lycoming county, Pa., a son of Jacob and Catherine Kiess, of German extraction, and for many years was a farmer in Whetstone township and now lives retired at Bucyrus. He is a Democrat in his political views and both he and wife are members of the Evangelical church. He married Catherine Kile, who was born in Whetstone township, a daughter of Tobias and Catherine Kile, and they have three children : Sidney E. ; Harvey E., who is cashier of the Farmers and Citizens Bank, Bucyrus; and Verne E., who is a farmer in Whetstone township.

Sidney E. Kiess attended the public schools and assisted his father on the home farm until he was 22 years of age and afterward engaged in farming for himself. In 1900, in partnership with his father, he bought 160 acres of the old Elias Lavely farm and in the spring of 191 1, purchased the remaining eighty acres. This is considered a fine property, the land being well situated for both farming and stock raising and improved with substantial buildings including two houses and two barns. Mr. Kiess is an intelligent and progressive farmer, a member of the local Grange, and he is also one of the leading Democrats of the township and served for seven years as township trustee. On Jan. 29, 1891, Mr. Kiess was married to Miss Amanda M. Cook, a daughter of Fred and Rosanna (Wagner) Cook. They were both born in Lycoming county. Pa., their parents being George and Margaret Cook and John and Catherine Wagner, and they now live retired at Bucyrus and are members of the Evangelical church. They have three children: Mrs. Kiess; Harvey W., who is a farmer in Whetstone township; and Earl E., who is assistant cashier of the Second National Bank at Bucyrus. Mr. and Mrs. Kiess have two interesting children, a son and daughter, Harold Raymond, who was born Nov. 29, 1901, and Kathryne Rosena, who was born June 13, 1910. They attend the Evangelical church. Mr. Kiess is one of the township's substantial as well as reliable citizens and is

PETER L. BASH,: general farmer and stock raiser, whose excellent farm of 140 acres is situated four miles west of Bucyrus, O., in Holmes township, Crawford county, was born in Liberty township, Crawford county, Feb. 9, 1856. He is a son of Peter and Susannah (Cover) Bash,

Peter Bash was born in Pennsylvania and there grew to manhood. When he started out for himself he came to Ohio and afterward made his home in Liberty township, and Holmes township, Crawford county, where he died when aged 80 years. He was a well known man in his day, a successful farmer and a worthy citizen in every respect. He married Susannah Cover, who was also a native of Pennsylvania, and they had ten children born to them, three of whom died in infancy. Samuel and Jacob are farmers living in Indiana. Mary, who is now deceased, was the wife of Jacob Seibert. Elizabeth is the wife of William Roister, of Holmes township. Rebecca is the wife of Willis Noblet of Wyandot county, O. Peter L. was the sixth in order of birth. Susannah is the wife of S. A. Mc- Bride and they live in Indiana.

Peter L. Bash was one year old when his parents moved to Holmes township and here he went to school and afterward became a teacher. He taught five winter terms in Holmes township and two terms in Tod township and then settled down to farming the homestead, which he subsequently bought and has always made his home here. His father had kept the place in good conditioh, having cleared the land when he first settled on it, and with the exception of building a new barn, Mr. Bash has not had to add improvements except those which all good farmers provide who take a pride in their possessions.

Peter L. Bash was married in 1883, to Miss Laura Miller, who died in 1892, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Miller. Mr. Bash has four children, namely: Floy, who is the wife of Carl Harvey, living in Holmes township ; Orlo R., who married Flora Mutchler and lives in Tod township, having one son, Cecil ; Roy E., who married Ethel Kimbel and lives with his father; and Russell D., who is a student in the township schools where he is making fine progress, having successfully passed the Boxwell examination. Mr. Bash and family attend the United Brethren church which is situated just north of the homestead. He is a Democrat in politics and has served on ihe township school board very usefully and for two terms was township assessor.

HARRY A. PAXTON,* proprietor of the Paxton Garage, located at Nos. 310-12 South Sandusky street, Bucyrus, has been in business here since 1907, having succeeded the firm of Rosina Bros., who founded the concern in 1905. Mr. Paxton was born at Iberia, Morrow county, O., July i, 1875 and obtained his education in the public schools.

Mr. Paxton was married in this city to learned his trade at Fostoria, 0., in the great Seneca Machine shops. Afterward he was connected with the Shunk Plow Company, at Bucyrus, with which house he continued for ten years and during this time became well acquainted with the people of Bucyrus and the business prospects in this city. Since taking charge of his present quarters he has increased his floor space to three times the original extent, now having 16,800 feet, the building being of concrete and steel construction, favorably located within two blocks of the public square. He has room for the display of 45 cars and his plant is equipped with a paint house and a machine shop. He has shown himself a shrewd and reliable business man and is prospering.

Mr. Paxton was married in this city ro Miss Laura N. Rosina, who was born and educated here, and they have one daughter, Jessie R., who was born Dec. 29, 1903. In politics Mr. Paxton is a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the Elks, Modern Woodmen and the Masons, in the last named organization belonging to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council, all at Bucyrus.

ANDREW McINTIRE RUMER was born near Rockland, in Newcastle county, Del., Oct. 19, 1836, and comes of an old family that was established at Whitely Creek Hundred prior to the Revolutionary War. His father was James Rumer, his grandfather was John Rumer and his great-grandfather was Henry Rumer.

Henry Rumer came to the American colonies from Germany before the Revolutionary struggle and secured the equivalent of a while township of land in Delaware, where he lived into old age. John Rumer, son of Henry, was a man well educated for that day and taught school and utilized a cherry desk which his grandson now prizes and keeps in repair, this heirloom being at least 150 years old. John Rumer served in the War of 1812 and geems to have been a man of considerable prominence, for years collecting the state taxes and serving in other offices. He married EUen Emma McGlade, who was born m Ireland but was of Scotch-Irish ancestry. They were among the early members of the Presb)^erian church in their section. Their entire family of nine children survived to maturity and all, with the exception of James Rumer, who died at the age of 71 years, lived to be more than 80 years of age; All married and left descendants except Henry, who succumbed to the injuries received in the Mexican War, a short time after his return from the same.

James Rumer, the eldest born of the children of John and Ellen Emma Rumer, was born about 1800, in Delaware, and died at the home of his son Andrew. His life had been an agricultural one and probably he owned slaves to assist in the developing Of his lands. He was a Democrat in politics bvit never accepted public office. James Rumer married Eleanor Biddle, who was born in Newcastle county, in 181 1, and died in 1867, when aged 56 years. She was reared by Presbyterian parents, who were rigid church disciplinarians. Nine children were born to James and Eleanor Rumer, two of whorri died in infancy. Seven grew to mature years and married and the six survivors all reside in Ohio.