Crawford County, Ohio - Chapter 32: Miscellaneous, 1912 (part 11 of 28)

Andrew Mclntire Rumer was the second born in the above family and the eldest son, and was reared in Delaware. His educational opportunities were meagre and as soon as old enough he learned the stone cutting and stone mason trades, and in 1856 entered the employ of the Pennsvhania Railroad Company and was engaged in construction work for them when the Civil War broke out. He soon decided to enter the army and on May 26, 1862, enlisted, entering Co. H, 130th Pa. Vol. Inf., as quartermaster sergeant, and was mustered out May 23, 1863. He re-enlisted, Feb. 1.864, and was a second time honorably discharged and mustered out Oct. 8, 1865. For some time his battery had been stationed in front of Petersburg, Va., and was at Fort Spring Hill when General Lee surrendered to General Grant. Although Mr. Rumer saw hard service and very often was in positions of the gravest danger, he was permitted to escape without injury although a heavy toll was exacted from his regiment at Antietam and at Bloody Angle.

After his return from the war, Mr. Rumer soon became connected with the construction department of the Western Division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and was placed in charge of all work calling for the use of brick or stone. In 1880, when he came to the T. & O. Railroad, he located at Bucyrus and from then until 1908 was a contractor with this road, at the head of the contracting firm of A. M. Rumer & Co. 1909 Mr. Rumer retired from business and his son, Charles Victor Dupont Rumer, succeeded to the business, which he now carries on at Columbus, O. Mr. Rumer continues to be interested in it as a director and he has other large interests, including the Fulton Stone Company, in Morrow county and owns the Corning Stone Quarry, in Perry county, O. During the winter seasons Mr. Rumer and family live at Bticyrus, but in the summer time they retire to a beautiful farm of 118 acres, which Mrs. Rumer owns in Portage county, O.

Mr. Rumer was married in Richland county, O., to Miss Susan J. Cope, who was born in 1843 and was reared and educated at Mansfield, O. She is a daughter of John and Eliza C. (Stough) Cope, who were natives of Pennsylvania and came from there to Ohio in the thirties and settled in the vincinity of Mansfield. John Cope became a man of large means and was an extensive farmer and stock raiser. His death occurred at the age of 48 years, while his widow survived to be 54 years old. They were worthy people and were members of the German Lutheran church. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Rumer, namely: Frank Llewelyn, who resides at Corpus Christi, Texas, and who married Harriet Sagar and has three children - Margaret Lucile, John Andrew and Norma Ray; Charles Victor Dupont, who married Rose Eichman, of Bucyrus. These two sons are the only survivors. Charles V. D. Rumer is a thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner, while Mr. Rumer is also an equally advanced Mason. The latter belongs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council at Bucyrus, to the Toledo Commandery and to the Shrine at Cleveland and is a life member and past high priest of Maumee Commandery. In other fraternal bodies he has also been prominent, having been identified with the Odd Fellows for 35 years and is past noble grand in that order; is a member of the Eastern Star, the Royal Order of Scotland, the Elks and the Knightg of Pythias. Mrs. Rumer belongs also to the Eastern Star and is past matron and also grand chaplain of the Grand Chapter; belongs also to the order of Rebecca and for some years has been a member of the Ladies' Relief Corps. She is well known in philanthropic movements here and is very active as a member of the church missionary and aid society.

Mr. Rumer is a valued member of Kelley Post, G. A. R., at Bucyrus and takes part in its deliberations and is deeply concerned in the pending legislation in reference to veterans of the Civil War. His political attitude has always been in accord with the Republican party, but he has always felt too much occupied with buisness affairs to feel at liberty to accept public office which has many times been tendered him. Frequently he has given advice and has willingly cooperated in furthering public spirited enterprises here.

W. L. SPRINGER, who resides on his birthplace farm, a tract of eighty acres, which lies in section 26, Cranberry township, Crawford county, Ohio, belongs to an old Ohio family which was established here in pioneer days. Mr. Springer was born on this farm October 23, 1877, and is the son of Samuel S. and Annie M. (Tobin) Springer.

Samuel S. Springer was born near Big Hill, in Richland county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and later settled one mile southeast of New Washington, and after marriage settled on the farm above described which he completed clearing. Here he lived the life of a busy farmer until his last sickness, his death occurring Feb. 2, 1899, and his burial was in the Goodwill cemetery. After his death his widow continued for a time to carry on the farm and still resides here. Mr. Springer was an honorable and upright man and was widely known. He was a good citizen and did not seek public office but performed his duties ac^ cording .to his conscience and' judgment. Nominally he was a Democrat but before death had become much interested in the Prohibition party. He married Annie M. Tobin, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Tobin, and four children were born to them : Mrs. Etta Miller, who lives at Decatur, Ind. ; Mrs. Zella May Nye, who is a resident of Auburn township, Crawford county; Mrs. Alma Ackerman, who lives in Cranberry township; and W. L., who has leased the homestead. The parents of the above family reared their children in the beliefs of the Methodist Episcopal church.

In going to school and in helping on the: home farm, and in taking part in the pleasant social life of his neighborhood, Mr. Springer passed from boyhood into youth and manhood and then settled down to the serious business of cultivating his acres with successful results. He has a near market at New Washington, which is but four miles distant in a northwesterly direction. General farming is engaged in and Mr. Springer raises his own stock and fruit.

On Sept. 27, 1901, Mr. Springer was married to Miss Edna Grace Bruce, who was born in Auburn township, Crawford county, a daughter of Robert and Jane (Keller) Bruce, the latter of whom died when Mrs. Springer was II years old. Mr. and Mrs. Springer have had three children: a babe that died unnamed ; Elsworth, who is a school boy of nine years ; and Roberta, who is in her seventh year. Mr. and Mrs. Springer are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a trustee and is also secretary of the church board. In his political views he is a Democrat.

MISS LOUISE HOFSTETTER. After devoting practically her whole life to educational work at Gallon, O., it is a matter of justifiable pride to Miss Hofstetter to be able to number among her former pupils so many who have attained prominence in their various careers, and also to recognize the great advancement made in educational standards in the Gallon schools since she, figuratively, put her girlish shoulder to the task of turning the wheel of progress. She was born at Gallon and this city has been her continuous home. She is a daughter of Charles Hofstetter and a granddaughter of Jacob Hofstetter, who was the founder of the family in America.

Jacob Hofstetter was born in Germany and was married there to Louise Holz, who died in Germany, leaving children. Jacob Hofstetter was married a second time in Germany and with this wife and his children, came to America in 1847 ^nd later reached Gabon, O. His second wife died here and he married one more and died here in old age.

Charles Hofstetter was born Nov. 22, 1827, at Grossestadt, Baden, Germany, a son of Jacob and Louise (Holz) Hofstetter. He accompanied his father to the United States and to Gallon, O., but soon afterward went to Mansfield, where he became a clerk in a hardware store and remained until 1857, when he returned to Gallon and started the first hardware store in the place, in that same year erecting his own building at No. 104 East Main street, one of the early brick structures that still remain suitable for business purposes. He remained in the hardware business for seven years and then accepted a position as traveling salesman for a large firm and afterward came back to Gallon and went into the wholesale wine and liquor business and in this connection compounded and put on the market a medicinal preparation under his own name that had a wide sale and became a standard remedy. He was a foremost man in many lines of activity and very public spirited and during the long siege of the Civil War when so much hardship was entailed on the families of the soldiers at the front, he was generous and resourceful in providing for their necessities. He was a charter member of both the Masons and Odd Fellows at Gallon and until the close of life remained active workers in these organizations. After a long, useful and honorable life he passed away at Gallon, April 5, 1872.

born in this city, Oct. 2.2, 1840, in a house standing in sight of the present city hall, which ground had been cleared of timber by her father, John Kraft, who was born in Prussian Germany and came young to the United States and located at Galion, O., where he married Margaret Ichhorn, who was a native of Baden, Germany. In 1854, Mr. Kraft built what was known as the Galion Brewery. He built his first home, a log house, where now stand the city public buildings, in 1836. He was one of the founders of the German Reformed church here and his daughter, Mrs. Hofstetter, has always been a member of this religious body, and remembers many occasions when the preachers were hospitably entertained by her parents.

To Charles Hofstetter and wife the following children were born: Louise; John F., who is a resident of Cleveland; Catherine, who is in the millinery business at Crestline; Lena, who is the wife of Charles Knight, of Galion, and has two children; Naoma L., who is the wife of Aldon Metheany, who is in the insurance business at Galion, and Lorin C.

Miss Louise Hofstetter was graduated from the Galion High School in 1876 and in 1877 began teaching school and has taught continuously at Galion ever since. Her circle of acquaintance takes in old and young and the affectionate regard in which she is held in many homes is indicated by the title of Aunt Lou, given by those who have been the objects of her affectionate care and instruction for so long a time. Miss Hofstetter and the other members of the family, are all communicants of the Reformed church.

GILBERT FERRIS MALCOLM, a prosperous farmer, who is now serving in his third term as trustee of the township, is the owner of 275 acres of good farm land in Dallas and Bucyrus townships. He was born in Bucyrus township, this county, April 29, 1865, a son of James Harvey and Elcy (Monnett) Malcolm. His grandparents were James Harvey and Elizabeth Malcolm, and his great grandfather on the paternal side, who was also named James, was an aide to General Scott in the War of 1812 and fell in the battle of Lundy's Lane, being buried on the battlefield.

was born Oct. 18, 1827, in Ulster county, N. Y. He lived on a farm and attended district school. His father dying and leaving him to fight the battle of life alone, he found employment in a mill, where he worked morning and evening to pay his board, while he attended school during the day. In the summer he worked on a farm. At the age of 16 he commenced buying cattle for his brother and was thus employed for about three years, his brother being one of the first to slaughter and send quartered beef down the Hudson to the New York markets. He next went to Washington, where he engaged in selling beef by the quarter, which occupation he followed for five years. During this time he formed the acquaintance of some of the leading stock dealers of the Sandusky Plains, among whom were the Monnetts. In 185 1 he went to California, taking the water route, the voyage occupying 36 days. While there he purchased a tract of land in the Santa Clara valley and kept a ranch for one year, then selling it at a fair profit. He then located on the river 20 miles below Sacramento City, on the great Vine ranch and here turned his attention to the raising of vegetables. A large portion of his crops were ruined, however, by an overflow of the river. In the winter of 1854 he returned to New York, where he resumed the handling of cattle.

In June, 1856, he came to Bucyrus and engaged in buying and feeding cattle, in partnership with George Roberts. This business union lasted three years and was productive of fair success. He then continued in the stock business alone, and rented the Abraham Monnett "Mud Run" farm for one ye^r, when he bought the homestead portion, consisting of 360 acres, living here nine years and adding 300 acres in 1868. In May, 1878, he removed to Bucyrus to educate his children. His wife, to whom he was married Nov. 4, 1862, was in maidenhood Elcy Monnett, a daughter of A. Monnett of Marion county, O. Their children are Catherine E., wife of Mitchell Aye; Gilbert F., subject of this sketch ; and Ella M., wife of Dr. Kock at Bucyrus. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Malcolm were members of the M. E. church, which Mr. Malcolm served as trustee and steward.

tended the common schools of Bucyrus township and was brought up on the farm acquiring a good knowledge of agricultural methods. In course of time he acquired land of his own, as already described, and is now engaged successfully in general farming. He also deals extensively in mules, both buying and. selling them. He owns a Percheron stallion. Cardan ; also a Belgium stallion, Eclatant, and one road stallion, Bert Wilks. In politics he is a Republican, and the fact that he is now serving in his third term as township trustee shows that he has gained the confidence of his fellow citizens and is a man of recognized ability in business affairs.

Mr. Malcolm was married Feb. i8, 1897, to Elizabeth Hinamon, of Marion county, whose father is Frederick Hinamon, a farmer of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm attend Scioto Chapel.

ANSON WICKHAM, attorney at law at Bucyrus, O., and president of the Bar Association of Crawford county, has been prominent in his profession for many years, during the larger number of which he has been a resident of Bucyrus.

He was born on a farm in Crawford county in June, 1849, and grew to manhood thereon. He is a son of Willard and Phoebe (Pennington) Wlckham, the father being a native of New York and of English ancestry. The mother was from Virginia, being of Irish and German ancestry. They had a family of seven children.

Anson \\'ickham attended the district schools and later attended the University of Otterbein where he was graduated in May, 1873. In July following he began the study of the law in the office of Scott & Harris of Bucyrus, O., a leading law firm of northwestern Ohio, and on the i8th day of September, 1875, was admitted to the bar at Kenton, Ohio. He thereupon began the practice of the law at Bucvrus and has continued to practice there ever since. Shortly after he began the practice of the law he was appointed city solicitor and served for some time in that capacity and subsequently elected prosecuting attorney of Crawford county, in which exacting office he served six years. Mr. \\'ickham has always been an active and useful citizen and has lei^ his influence to all measures for the public good.

In May, 1893, Mr. Wickham was married to Catharine Shellhase who was born in Prussia. Her parents emigrated to this country when Catharine was of tender years and settled in Jefferson township, Crawford county, where she resided until the decease of her parents which occurred in 1886-7, after which she moved to the city of Bucyrus. For the past few years ]Mr. and Mrs. \\'ickham have been practically living under the eaves of the courthouse.

JOHN EDGAR GIBSON, general farmer and substantial citizen of \\^hetstone township, Crawford county, O., was born on his present farm of 80 acres, all in one tract, Dec. 31, 1859, and is a son of John and Mary (Kerr) Gibson.

John Gibson was born in Franklin county, Pa., a son of George and Hannah (Buchannon) Gibson, and came to Crawford county as a young man and entered the farm which is still called the John Gibson place. He became a prominent man in Whetstone township, served many years as a justice of the peace and in other offices especially those connected with educational advancement. He was also a leader in all moral movements, a strict Presbyterian and frequently visited over the county in order to encourage the establishing of Sunday schools. He was married (first) to Martha Mathews, who left one daughter at death, ^lartha, who married William Gregg and is now deceased. His second marriage was to Mary Kerr, who was born also in Pennsylvania, a daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Campbell) Kerr, and to this union the following children were born: Margaret Ann, now deceased, was the wife of John Campbell, deceased; Hannah, who was twice married, first to Andrew R. \\^alker and second to Peter Helfrick, surviving both and now residing at Bucyrus: Andrew H., who married Lettie J. Campbell; George B., who married Hattie Shroll; IMary Belle, who is deceased; James M., a practicing physician at Suffolk, Va., who is a graduate of Columbus Medical College, and who married Rachel Stewart: Emma Aline, deceased, who was the wife of William Stewart; John Edgar; Charles

E., who married Ella Woods; and Delia J. and Leaffa L. Charles E. and his two younger sisters had collegiate advantages, attending the Central Ohio College at Iberia, and Delia J. was also a student at the National Normal School at Lebanon, O.

John Edgar Gibson attended the public school and has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits and has remained on the homestead where his two youngest sisters also live. Mr. Gibson and sisters attend the Presbyterian church. In politics he is a Republican as was his father, and has served one term as a member of the school board. This family is known all over the county and is held in high regard.

WILLIAM F. HOOVER, whose valuable farm of 115 acres lies three miles west of Bucyrus, O., was born on this place, July 27, 1872, and has spent his life there engaged in farming and stock raising. His parents were Jacob and Fredericka (Haffner) Hoover.

Jacob Hoover was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Holmes township, Crawford county, O. He was born in Wittenberg, Germany, came to the United States in 1851 at the age of 19 years and settled in Crawford county, where he died July 7, 1900, having spent all his life in this county after emigrating to this country. This section of the county was a wilderness when he came here, he securing his land in Holmes township, in 1868. Where now stands Roher's planing mill was a burnt over tract with stumps left and where other industries are now carried on was still forest, swamp and brush. For three years after reaching Crawford county he lived at Bucyrus and afterward for a time on another tract and then secured the present homestead, which he cleared and built the residence that still serves. He married Fredericka Hafifner, who was born m Germany and came to the United States when 14 years of age. Ten children were born to them, the survivors being: Mrs. Elizabeth Mollenkopf, who is a resident of Galion, O. ; Mrs. Martha Quaintance, who lives at Bucyrus; Mary, who lives with her brother, William F., on the home place; and Mrs. Minnie McGarry, who is a resident of Cleveland, O.

his agricultural activities. He has brought the land to a fine state of cultivation and has made many substantial improvements here. Mr. Hoover keeps well informed concerning all that goes on in the world and does his full duty as a citizen in local matters. In his political views he is a Republican. Mr. Hoover has never married.

WEBSTER H. SPROUT,* who is engaged in the confectionery and ice cream business at No. 124 South Sandusky street, Bucyrus, O., since 1902, has conducted a first class establishment of this kind here and has one of the best equipped confectionery stores in the city. He was born at Fostoria, O., in 1884, and is a son of David and a grandson of Samuel Sprout.

David Sprout, who resides at Fostoria, O., an honored veteran of the Civil war, now in his 77th year, was born in Ohio, a son of Samuel and Mary (Good) Sprout. Samuel Sprout was a farmer in Seneca county during almost his entire life. David was one of a family of 11 children, of whom six sons and three daughters are yet living. He served through the Civil war as a member of the 49th O. Vol. Inf., and suffered imprisonment in Libby prison. He is a member of the G. A. R. Post at Houston, O. For some 50 years he operated a sawmill in Seneca county. He was married there to Ella Rosenberger, a daughter of David Rosenberger, formerly the owner of a large farm in Seneca county. David Sprout and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church as were their parents. The following children were born to them : Minnie, Marcella, Louis, Webster H. and Harry. Minnie is the wife of Rev. Arthur Chenneworth, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal faith. He is at the head of the Methodist Publishing House in the Philippine Islands and is postmaster and leading man of the town in which he lives. They have two sons. Marcella is the wife of Frank B. Kiebble, of the large dry goods house of Kiebble, Wilson & Co., of Fostoria. They have one son. Louis is a machinist and is employed at Fostoria. He married Maude Good and they have children. Harry is engaged at Fostoria with the mercantile house of Kiebble, Wilson & Co.

toria and there learned the confectioner's business and is a practical worker and does all of his own manufacturing of dainties with the exception of chocolates. For a short time before coming to Bucyrus he was in business at Fostoria. He is in the enjoyment of a liberal patronage and his special confections ha^e quite a reputation and large sale.

]Mr. Sprout was married at Van Wert, O., Jan. 19, 1901, to Miss Nellie Cupp, who was born and educated in that place. She is a daughter of Peter B. and Edith (Penn) Cupp, th£ former of whom was born at Ashland and the latter at Zanesville, O. Mrs. Cupp was a daughter of John Penn, who was directly descended from the great Quaker settler of Pennsylvania. He came early to Van ^Vert, 0., and conducted a furniture business there for many years. Peter B. Cupp and wife were married there and still live on the old Penn property on Jefferson street, Mr. Cupp succeeding to the John Penn furniture business. He is now retired. Mrs. Sprout is,the youngest of their four children, the others being: Cuta, wife of F. M. Gorham, of Mansfield, O. ; Clara, wife of W. C. Terrill, a confectionery dealer at Upper Sandusky, they having two daughters; and Charles, a. confectionery dealer at Fostoria, who married Grace Doe. The father of IMrs. Sprout has a fine military record, having served all through the Civil war in the 49th O. Vol. Inf., and suffered imprisonment in Libby prison. On one notable occasion, single-handed, he captured thirteen Confederate soldiers. Mr. Sprout is a member of Demas Lodge, No. 108, Knights of Pythias, the Elks and Jr. O. U. A. M.

ISAAC SHEARER, whose death in No- A'ember, 1907, removed from earth's scenes one of Dallas township's substantial and respected citizens, was born in Crawford county, O., in 1847, a son of John and Catherine (Miller) Shearer. John Shearer, who was a son of Michael and Barbara Shearer, was born in Lancaster county. Pa., and his active years were devoted to farming. His wife Catherine, the mother of Isaac, was born in Germany and came to America when a child of six years. Both are now deceased and their remains rest in the Shearer cemetery in \^'hetstone township. Mr. Shearer and his fa,mily attended the German Reformed church. Their children were David, Benjamin, George, Isaac, Samuel, Mary and Daniel, the four last named being now deceased.

Isaac Shearer was educated in the common schools and became a practical farmer, owning at the time of his death 177 acres of gpod land, which now belongs to his heirs. He was a Democrat politically and attended the Evangelical church at Bucyrus. He was married in November, 1872, to Vesta Elmira Shellenberger, who was born in Mahoning county, O., a daughter of John and Rachel (Paulin) Shellenberger of that county. Of this marriage the children born were Charles Wesley, Milford Guy, Franklin Abraham, and two that died in infancy. Three brothers of our subject are still living - David, Benjamin and George; two - Samuel and Daniel - are deceased, and a sister died when quite young. The family is one well known in Crawford county, there being various members, scattered throughout the different townships, and all are in general industrious, thrifty and substantial people, worthy members of the communities in which they reside.

FREDERICK J. PHELPS,* a well known citizen of Bucyrus, O., who has been associated with the firm of Nassbaum & Bach, leading clothiers of this city, since 1894, comes of New England ancestry. His parents were Andrew Henry and Helen Phelps, and his grandfather was Julius Phelps on the maternal side and Frederick Phelps on the paternal side. Andrew Henry Phelps was born at East Hamden, Mass., and died at Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 20, 1910, aged 69 years. He was a ' stationary engineer. In 1885 he had moved to Ann Arbor, after the death of his wife in 1882, four children surviving - Sadie, Frederick J., Frank C. and Harold A., all residents of Ann Arbor except Frederick J.

Frederick J. Phelps was reared in his native place and enjoyed excellent school advantages. The larger part of his business life has been passed at Bucyrus, where for 17 years he has been connected with his present firm, where he enjoys full confidence and has a large amount of responsibility. Mr. Phelps was married at Jackson, Mich., to Miss Clara Butler, who was born at Indianapolis, Ind., but was educated at Jackson. They have two children: F. Norman, who is a student in the Bucyrus high school, a member of the class of 1913, and Helen M., a little maiden of five years. In politics Mr. Phelps is a Republican and fraternally is identified with Demas Lodge, No. 108, Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Phelps is a member of the Presbyterian church.

PETER T. NEUMANN, a general farmer and leading citizen of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., resides on a farm of 80 acres and owns a second farm, containing 20J/2 acres, which lies southeast of the first one. He was born Sept. 29, 1862, in Marion county, O., and is a son of Henry and Susan (Young) Neumann.

Henry Neumann and his wife were both born in Germany, and after their marriage they came to the United States and directly to Marion county, O., and both are now deceased. Henry Neumann was a wagonmaker by trade but in his later years he became a farmer. He was a Democrat in politics, and he and his wife were members of the Evangelical Lutheran church of Gallon, O., until 1894, when they joined the Evangelical church at Olentangy, O. They had the following children : Jacob J., John O., Maria, George J., Peter T., Henry A., Mary A., Harmon and Anna, three of these surviving, namely: Jacob J., John O. and Peter T.

Peter T. Neumann attended the public schools and afterward Ada College for one term and then assisted his father on the home farm until he was 21 years of age. For the next five years he worked by the day- and month and was careful with his earnings. For the next six years he rented farm land on shares and at the end of that time was ready to purchase a farm of his own, this transaction with Peter Beach taking place in 1896. The present buildings were all on the place but Mr. Neumann has practically rebuilt the house and has a handsome residence and attractive surroundings. For eight years he also followed threshing in partnership with his brothers. Mr. Neumann has been a very busy man all his life but notwithstanding he has found time to make experiments and develop some of his mechanical ideas into practical machinery and has secured "two patent rights from the government. His first patent was secured on appliances to be used on traction engines and threshing machines, and his second on a convertible hay rack, the utility of which has been recognized by a number of farmers in this towniship who are using them.

On Dec. 13, 1888, Mr. Neumann was married to Miss Ellen M. Beach, a daughter of Peter and Amanda Beach, now of Gallon, and they have three children: Nettie M., who is the wife of Cornelius Guinther; Elmer C. and Clara Mildred. They attend the Evangelical Lutheran church at Olentangy, O., Mr. Neumann having been assistant superintendent of the Sunday-school for two years and superintendent for twelve years, and at present is one of the church trustees and treasurer of the trustees' fund. Politically he is a Democrat and has frequently been elected to responsible offices, serving five years as township clerk, two terms as road supervisor, three terms as school director and at present is ditch supervisor of Whetstone township, Crawford county, O.

J. A. BITTIKOFER, proprietor of the West Bucyrus City Dairy, at Bucyrus, O., has other city property and additionally owns 332 acres of fine farming land in Crawford county, was born in Liberty township, Crawford county, in i860, and is a son of Frederick and Rebecca (Myers) Bittikofer.

Frederick Bittikofer was born in Switzerland and in boyhood accompanied his parents to America and assisted his father after the latter settled in Crawford county and later carried on farming for himself and also started into the dairy business, founding the industry which his son continues. He was an industrious and enterprising man but did not live into old age, his death occurring when he was in his 58th year. He married Rebecca Myers, who was born in Columbiana county, O.

J. A. Bittikofer has been in the dairy business for 28 years and has been a farmer ever since he left school. His father was the pioneer in the dairy business in this section of the county and during his lifetime operated a wagon and faithfully served patrons at Bucyrus. His son not only has continued what his father commenced but has greatly enlarged the business, operates a wagon that requires two men to handle the trade. He has a fine location just outside the city limits and has all modern improvements and sanitary dairy appliances. Mr. Bittikofer is one of the busy men of this county, what with his dairy, operating his farm, looking after his 85 head of cattle and attending to numerous other interests which engage the time and attention of leading citizens of a community. Politically he is a Democrat but has never been a seeker for office although well qualified to fill many responsible positions, but nevertheless is a wide awake and useful citizen.

Mr. Bittikofer married Miss Ellen Tobin, and they have had six children, namely : Walter, Lee, Bessie, Mike, Florence and Esther. Mr. Bittikofer attends the Reformed church at Bucyrus, his family attending the English Lutheran church. He belongs fraternally to the M. W. A.

VORNDRAN BROS. Herman J. and Joseph A. Vorndran, who own 160 acres of well drained land, situated in section 22, Cranberry township, Crawford county, O., two and onehalf miles south and east of New Washington, O., are successful farmers and stock raisers and representative men of their neighborhood.

John Vorndran, the father, was born in Bavaria, Germany, and from there he came in early manhood to Ohio. At Tiffin, in this state, he was married (first) to Rosa Barnholtzer, who was born also in Germany, and died in Ohio, when aged 40 years. She was a faithful member of the Catholic church and her burial was in the Catholic cemetery at Tiffin. She was survived by six children, namely : John, Michael, Catherine, Charles, Mary and Joseph A. John Vorndran was married (second) to Theresa, a sister of his first. wife, and two children were born to them: Herman J. and Clara. Both John Vorndran and wife died at New Washington, he in 1908 and she in

Joseph A. Vorndran was born at Tiffin, O., July 26, 1872, and, with his brother, Joseph A. Vorndran, is half owner of the home farm of 160 acres. The two brothers have lived there for 15 years and have been in business together for the past three years, taking charge when the parents died. They successfully carry on general farming and are giving special attention to sheep growing, raising from 25 to 30 head of thoroughbred Rambouillet and Merino sheep annually. They are thrifty, hard working men, good citizens in every sense of the wor^ and highly respected wherever known. They are members of St. Bernard's Catholic church at New Washington. They have all their land under cultivation with the exception of thirty acres of woodland and pastufage for their Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs, which, together with sheep raising, are profitably bred and raised here.

JOHN MARTINITZ,* a representative business man of Bucyrus, O., who owns and conducts a first class bakery on the southeast corner of the public square, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Jan. 24, 1875, and is a son of Andrew and Rosa (Gekler) Martinitz.

The parents of Mr. Martinitz spent their lives in Germany, where his mother died in 1887 and the father in 1904. The latter was a small farmer. They were highly respected people and members of the Lutheran church.

John Martinitz remained at home and attended school until 1893, when he decided to try his fortune in America, being the only member of the family to have this ambition. In that year he took passage at Bremen on a steamer that safely landed him in the harbor of New York and from there he came to Bucyrus and immediately set about learning the bakery trade, entering the establishment of Leander Reiger for this purpose. After completing his apprenticeship he worked for a time as a journeyman and then started a small bakery at Cary, O., which he operated until 1902, when he returned to Bucyrus and in November, 1903, established his present business in this city. He has prospered from the first and in addition to his retail establishment has his bakery plant, on Oakwood avenue, near his home on Walnut street. This plant is equipped with all kinds of modern machinery and his ovens have a capacity of 600 loaves of bread an hour, together with pies and cakes of endless variety. He takes pride in the sanitary condition of his bakery and invites inspection. While all his products are invit-

Mr. Martinitz was married at Bucyrus, to Miss Rosa Goebelt, who was born at Baden, Germany, Nov. 28, 1878, and was two years old when her parents brought her to America and she grew up in this city. She is a daughter of John and Lena Goebelt, residents of Bucyrus. They are members of the German Reformed church. Mr. and Mrs. Martinitz have two children: Gladys Ruth, who was born in 1902, and John Carl, who was born in 1908. Mr. Martinitz is identified with the Knights of Pythias, the Eagles, the Elks and the Odd Fellows, and in the last named order is past senior warden and chief patriarch of Wyandot Encampment, at Cary, O. In politics he is nominally a Democrat but is inclined to be independent in his views on many public questions that now concern the country.

FERNANDO J. NORTON, florist, who has been established in this business -at Bucyrus, O., since 1882 and since 1888 has occupied his present desirable quarters on the corner of Spring and Warren streets, is one of the representative business men of this city. He belongs to the oldest family of Bucyrus, it being his grandfather who built the first structures in the hamlet that was but a frontier settlement at that time, erecting them on his own land that he had secured from the Government. Fernando J. Norton was born in this city, Dec. 28, 1859, and is a son of Jefferson and Eleanor (Byron) Norton, and a grandson of Samuel Norton.

Samuel Norton was a very interesting figure in Crawford county history. At a very early day he came to this section of Ohio from New England and immediately recognized that the land he had acquired was beautiful as to location and ideal as a future place of homes. Before long he had his land surveyed and laid out into building lots by Col. Hilburn and when the time came to give the proposed city a name he chose the given name of a personal friend, which was Cyrus, prefixing the adjective beau, abbreviated, which indicated the beauty of the landscape, surrounded as it is by fertile plains and watered by the Sandusky River. Hence came Beau-Cyrus, then shortened to Bucyrus, a city which in every way

Jefferson Norton, son of Samuel and Mary (Butler) Norton, was born Feb. 22, 1824, and he too became a prominent factor in the development of the various interests of Bucyrus. When he reached manhood he embarked in the business of carriage manufacturing and continued all through his active life and for many years was also in the grenhouse business as the senior member of the firm of Norton & Elliott. Although an ardent Whig and later a Republican, he was a politician only so far as good citizenship demanded and never accepted public office. He was liberal in his contributions to public movements and to charities and was generous in his suport of the Baptist church, of which he was a member. His death occurred Aug. 20, 1876. He was married at Bucyrus to Eleanor Byron, who was born in 1822, who came of a noble Irish family. Mrs. Norton died in 1878. Her parents were of the Roman Catholic faith but she was a Protestant. Six children were born to them, namely: Flora, the widow of Oswald E. Gravell, who resides at Cleveland; Charles, who resides in the far West; Byron, who is ticket agent and telegraph operator for the Rio Grande Railroad at Denver, Colo.; Hattie, the wife of Charles Wyburg, who resides at Denver; Fernando J., and one who died early.

Fernando J. Norton was educated in the schools of his native city and very early displayed a taste for his present line of work. For a time he was engaged in railroading and became a qualified engineer on the T. 8: O. C. Railroad. In the meanwhile his greenhouse business developed so that he found it necessary to give it his entire attention and from a mere window garden it has grown to nearly a whole city block and more than 15,000 square feet of glass. His trade is both retail and wholesale and he supplies choice plants and cut flowers for every occasion, having his greenhouses fully equipped with modern appliances.

Mr. Norton was married first to Miss Anna L. Adams, who was born near Galion, O., in October, i8qg, and died at Mansfield, O., in 1910. Of their six children one died in in- fancy. The following survive: Myrtle B., who is the wife of Dr. Joseph Daley, of Oberline, Tex. ; Arthur F., who is associated in business with his father, and who has one son, Edwin; Fairy E., a graduate of Neff College, who is a teacher of elocution and conductor of the Norton Concert Company and is a matron in the order of the Eastern Star; Mable, who resides at home; and Harry James, who is with his father's business. Mr. Norton was married (second) to Miss Helen W. Roehr, a daughter of Charles Roehr, of Bucyrus, an educated and accomplished lady. Mr. and Mrs. Norton are members of the Eastern Star, in which she has been an ofiScial. Mr. Norton is a member also of Demas Lodge, Knights of Pythias; of the Royal Arcanum; is past commander in the Maccabees; is a Mason in all branches here, and belongs also to the I. O. U. A. M. and the Royal Home.

DAVID GRAHAM, who is well known as a citizen and as a judicious and successful farmer all through Crawford county, owns 197 acres of fine land situated in Bucyrus township, on which he has lived for many years. He was born in Seneca county, O., and is a son of Richard and Mary Ann (Smith) Graham.

The parents of Mr. Graham were born in Ireland and after coming to America lived in Seneca county, O., where the following children were born to them: David; Ellen, who married Christopher Bowman ; Richard ; Mary and Margaret, twins, the former of whom became the wife of Charles Ebel; David; John; Sarah E. ; Martha, who married Monroe Underwood; and James. Richard Graham followed farming as an occupation. Both he and his wife are now deceased, their burial being in the Episcopal cemetery at Bucyrus.

With his brothers and sisters, David Graham attended the district schools in boyhood, after which, as soon as old enough, he began to take care of himself and worked by the month on farms. He thus gained a great deal of experience and finally rented a farm for three years and then bought 40 acres of his present estate to which he has added as opportunity has been presented. It requires a great deal of hard work and good management to successfully cultivate almost 200 acres but Mr. Graham accomplishes it.

On March 18, 1882, Mr. Graham was married to Miss Mary McHenry,- a daughter of Caleb and Mary (Palmer) McHenry. To Mr. McHenry's first marriage the following children were born: Curtis, Emma, Milord, Mary, Esther and Joseph. To his second marriage, with Addie Rex, four children were born: Mattie, Orpha, Myland and William. To Mr. and Mrs. Graham sons and daughters have been born and some of these have established homes of their own, while others still remain under the safe old home roof with father and mother. Anna Z. married Edward Rogers. James married Cleo Wistman and they have three children : Walter, Arthur and Laverne. Richard Chloe married Belle Oberlander and they have two children : Ethel and Inez. Mildred, Kenneth, Ivan, Burt, Mary and David Elmine, live at home. The family belongs to the United Brethren church. In his political sentiments, Mr. Graham is a Republican and fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Pythias, at Bucyrus.

J. W. SPIEGEL, who resides on his well improved farm of 180 acres, which is situated six and one-half miles northwest of Bucyrus, O., in Holmes township, Crawford county, was born just one mile north and one east of his present place, in 1869, and is a son of John A. and Amanda (Miller) Spiegel.

John A. Spiegel was born in Germany and was three years old when his parents brought him to America. They came to Crawford county, O., and were among its early settlers and among its best class of citizens. John A. Spiegel followed agricultural pursuits through life, and at the time of death owned 120 acres of land northeast of this farm, which he had cleared up from the forest. He married Amanda Miller, who was born in Crawford county and they had five children, namely: Ella, who is deceased; J. W., the subject of this sketch; Edward and Winfield, both of whom live in Holmes township; and Wesley, who is deceased.

J. W. Spiegel grew up on his father's farm and obtained his education in the township schools. He has made farming his business in life, early taking charge of affairs on the home place and from there came to his present farm in 1901. The excellent improve- ments seen on every side prove that Mr. Spiegel takes interest and pride in his home. General farming and stock raising are carried on and all the farm industries are conducted in so systematic a manner that they result profitably.

Mr. Spiegel was married to Miss Nettie Fralick, who is a daughter of Henry Fralick, who still survives, now well along in life, and lives on his farm north of here. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Spiegel : Amy, Minnie, Charles, Dorothy and Hazel, all of whom sufvive except Hazel, who was the second born. The farnily attend the United Brethren church. Mr. Spiegel gives his political support to the Democratic party.

MARTIN F. SEIBEL, superintendent of the Crawford County Infirmary, Crawford county, O., and owner of 40 acres of excellent land in Jefferson township, was born in that township, March 4, 1862, and is a son of John Nicholas and Margaret (Schellhass) Seibel.

The parents of Mr. Seibel were born in Germany and came to the United States in 1846, previous to marriage. They then came immediately to Crawford county, where the father worked on farms and also in stone quarries, an industrious and reliable man. Of their family Martin F. was the youngest born. The others were: Elizabeth, who is the widow of Carl Lyon and lives at Oakland, Cal. ; George, who is deceased; Philip and John, twins, the former of whom is deceased, while the latter lives at Los Angeles, Cal.

Martin F. Seibel attended school at Leesville, O., in boyhood and afterward spent two years as a student in college at Ada, O., and thus prepared himself for teaching. For 20 years Mr. Seibel taught school, for 13 of these in the country and for seven at Leesville, at which place he taught for six years in the high school. Although he was so continuously engaged with his educational duties, Mr. Seibel found time to pay some attention to farming and poultry raising and also learned the stone mason trade, engaging in this work during his summer vacations. In 1906 he retired from the educational field and also gave up work at his trade, his industry having brought him independence, and after that he gave much attention to farming and poultry raising. In

1907 he was elected president of the Farmers' Institute for a term of two years, in which body he was very active, urging progressive methods and increase of agricultural knowledge.

On March 31, 1885, Mr. Seibel was married to Miss Lucetta Ludwig, a daughter of John and Maria (Rettig) Ludwig. The father of Mrs. Seibel was born in Germany, in which country he was a shoemaker, but became a farmer after coming to Ohio. He married Maria Rettig, who was born in Seneca county, O., and both are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig the following children were born : Caroline, who married Adam Hawk; John; Leonard, who is deceased; Henry; Catherine, who married Peter Bauer; Lucetta, who is the wife of Mr. Seibel ; Elona J., who is the wife of Oliver Jacobs; and Ettie, who is the wife of John Fetter. Mr. and Mrs. Seibel have five children : Fern, who is the wife of Elihu Bogan; Vera Fay, who is the wife of Harvey Pfahler and has one daughter, Marie; Hazlette; George Dewey and Voyle. Mr. and Mrs. Seibel are members of the U. B. church at Bucyrus.

In politics, Mr. Seibel is a Democrat and served two terms as township clerk of Jefferson township prior to being elected superintendent of the Crawford County Infirmary, an office that was tendered him without any solicitation on his part. He is well qualified for this position of responsibility, and as a man, enjoys the confidence of his fellow citizens, irrespective of party. He has served in numerous important positions, was treasurer of the Teachers' Institute for two terms, has been trustee of the U. B. church and is president of the cemetery association. He belongs to the Patrons of Husbandry and to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics.

CHARLES VOLLMER,* a highly respected retired business man of Bucyrus, O., for many years was active both in business and in politics and served four years as sheriff of Crawford county, O. He was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, March 13, 1852, and is a son of John and Dorothy (Stahl) Vollmer.

1818, both coming of sturdy and respected parentage. John Vollmer was a son of John VoUmer, who was a soldier in the Napoleonic wars and was one of the 1,000 brave men that marched with that mighty army to Moscow, this handful being all that finally straggled back. He survived however, to the age of 70 years and left a large family of descendants, one son yet surviving in the person of Jacob Vollmer, a venerable citizen of New Washington, O. With his brother, John Vollmer, he came to America after serving in the German Revolution of 1848.

John Vollmer (2), father of Charles Vollmer, grew to manhood in Germany and learned the family trade of miller, one that had been followed by his father and grandfather. He married and became the father of 12 children and after some of the older ones came to America, in 1868, he and wife also crossed the ocean and finally reached Crawford county, O., where the latter died in 1872, he surviving to be 80 years of age. They were German Lutherans in religious faith. Of the children who came to the United States there are but two surviving : Charles and Mrs. Louisa Fritzmeyer, the latter of whom resides at New Washington, O.

Charles Vollmer was 16 years of age when he left Germany for America, with the intention of joining an older brother, John Vollmer, who had come to Ohio in 1866. The latter died at New Washington when aged 42 years and was survived by one son and five daughters. From Germany, Charles Vollmer went to Hull, England, and from there to Liverpool, where he took passage on a vessel for New York, where he was safely landed and immediately made his way to New Washington, O. He had already had two years of experience in a blacksmith shop and soon found work at this trade in his new home and shortly afterward started his own shop and continued until 1897, in which year he was elected county sheriff. He made an admirable officer in that as in other positions to which he was called by his fellow citizens, serving in the city council and for many years as city marshal. In June, 1902, he came to Bucyrus and established a restaurant at No. 210 North Sandusky avenue, which he conducted until October, 191 1, when he laid aside business responsibilities and is enjoying well earned rest.

Mr. Vollmer was married (first) at Lansing, Mich., to Miss Catherine Roller, who was born in Michigan, of German ancestry, and died there June 6, 1877, leaving two sons: Frederick, who is purchasing agent for the Carroll Machine and Steel Works, at Bucyrus; and Benjamin, who is a resident of Lansing, Mich. Mr. Vollmer was married (second) at New Washington, O., to Miss Elizabeth Walter, who was born, reared and educated in Cranberry township, Crawford county, and is a daughter of Frederick and Barbara (Trembler) Walter, the former of whom was born in Germany and the latter in Crawford county. The mother of Mrs. Vollmer died some 40 years since but the father survived until December, 1910. They were members of the German Lutheran church. They had two sons John and Jacob, both of whom live in Crawford county, and two daughters, Mrs. Vollmer and Mrs. Mary Brown, who resides with her four daughters in Columbus.

Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Vollmer, namely: William, who lives at St. Paul, Minn.; Rosa, who is the wife of George Blumenschein, of Bucyrus, and has an adopted son; Charles, who is associated with his brother William, at St. Paul; John who is in business at Bucjrrus; Ruth, who is cashier in a business house at Buc3a"us; and Martha and Elizabeth, both of whom are students. Mr. Vollmer is a Knight Templar Mason and belongs also to the Knights of Pythias, the Maccabees, the Elks and the Odd Fellows, being past grand master of the last organization. In politics he is a Democrat.

ULYSSES GRANT HARVEY, a well known resident of Bucyrus township, Crawford county, O., who resides on the old home farm of 211 acres, being one of the heirs of the late Andrew Jackson Harvey, was born in Bucyrus township, March 4, 1867, and is a son of Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth (Price) Harvey.

The Harvey and Price names are very familiar ones in Pennsylvania , in which state Andrew J. Harvey and wife were born. In early married life they came to Crawford county and for many years Andrew J. Harvey was a successful farmer in Bucyrus township and one of its most respected citizens. His death occurred in the fall of 1903 and his burial was in the Bucyrus cemetery. He was an intelligent and public spirited man in all that related to the section in which he made his home and he gave support to educational and religious enterprises. His widow survives and still occupies the old homestead. The children, six in number, were: Ollie, Lawrence, Minnie, Ulysses Grant, Clay M. and Nettie.

Ulysses G. Harvey obtained his education in the public schools and has spent his life on the homestead, where, under his father's direction, he was trained along agricultural lines. He still remains with his mother and carries on the industries that are necessary on so large an estate. His parents reared him in the Presbyterian church. Like his late father he is a Republican in National affairs but in local matters frequently uses his own judgment. For some years he has been identified with the Knights of Pythias, at Bucyrus, and takes much interest in the work and aims of this world-wide fraternal organization.

EDWARD A. SPIEGEL, whose home farm lies in Holmes township, Crawford county, O., five miles northwest of Bucyrus, O., was bom in this township, Feb. 21, 1869, and is a son of John A. Spiegel, one of the old settlers of this section.

Edward A. Spiegel attended the public schools and then chose farming as his business in life, preparing for the future on the home farm. In 1892 he came to his present farm of 80 acres and additionally has two other tracts in this township, one containing 40 acres and the other 39 acres. Mr. Spiegel is an enterprising man and believes in improvements, hence his lands have never been neglected and his buildings are equal to any in the township, his handsome residence having been erected in 1899. This place is known as Center Farm, and Mr. Spiegel engages in general agriculture, raising excellent crops and considerable stock, his market for his extra produce being Bucyrus.

In 1 89 1 Mr. Spiegel was married to Miss Matilda Thatcher, a daughter of Thomas Thatcher of Wyandot county, where he formerly was a farmer and lumberman. He married Naomi Hall, who survives but he died when Mrs. Spiegel was eight years old. To Mr. and Mrs. Spiegel the following children have been born: Neal, born Nov. 19, 1895, who is his father's capable assistant; Naomi, who was born March 10, 1900; Esther, who was born Jan. 11, 1902; Edith, who was born March 20, 1904; and Catherine, who was born Aug. 21, 1910 and died Sept. 17, 1910. Mr. Spiegel and family are members of the United Brethren church in Holmes township. In politics he thinks for himself and votes independently.

JAMES O. CRIDER, owner and proprietor of a general store at Leesville, O., is a member of one of the old Crawford county families, his grandparents, Daniel Crider and wife having come to this part of Ohio from Pennsylvania at a very early day. He was bom in Jefferson township, Crawford county, in August, 1878, and is a son of John and Mary (Ashcroft) Crider.

John Crider was born in Crawford county, O., and spent his life here mainly engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a man of good standing in his community, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a supporter of law and order. His death occurred in May, 1906. He married Mary Ashcroft, who still survives, residing at Leesville, and they had the following children: Frank; Ilo, who is deceased; Lulu, who is the wife of Frank Lutz; William; Nellie; Lyda, who is the wife of Chauncy Channel; Sidney, who is the wife of Charles Gledhill ; James O. ; and Ressie, who is the wife of Allen Smith.

James O. Crider obtained his education in the public schools and afterward leamed the stone mason trade and followed the same until October, 191 1, when he purchased the stock and good will of J. P. Herr, a merchant at Leesville, and has continued in the general mercantile line ever since. He carries a very well assorted stock and enjoys patronage drawn from the town and surrounding country. He is a Democrat in his political views but has no desire to hold public office.

Catherine (Reibel) Herr and a granddaughter of John Peter Herr. The mother of Mrs. Crider died on Aug. 20, 19 10, and her burial was in Vernon township. The father still carries on his farm industries. Mrs. Crider was the third born in her parents' family, the others being: John, who is deceased; Elizabeth, who is the wife of Harvey Hahn; and Magdalena, William and Catherine, all of whom are deceased.

ELLIOTT A. SMITH,* foreman in the painting department of the Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad main shops at Bucyrus, O., has been connected with this corporation since 1885 and has filled his present responsible office since 1897. He was born July 20, 1845, at Mansfield, O., and is a son of Cyrus A. and Jane (Rowland) Smith. Cyrus A. Smith was born in Broome county, N. Y. and from there came to Ashland county, O., in young manhood. There he was married to Jane Rowland, who was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio with her parents in 181 6. They located on untilled land in a wild section and she often recalled seeing Indians in her youth and of sitting, on the knee of that strange old philosopher, Johnny Appleseed, who, in her day, went up and down the country, scattering his apple seeds, that he had faith to believe would fill the land with bounteous orchards.

A few years after marriage, Cyrus A. Smith moved to Mansfield, O., where he engaged in merchandising during the rest of his active life, spending the closing days with his son Elliott A., at Bucyrus, where his death occurred in 1882. He had survived his wife for two years, her death occurring at Savanna, Ashland county, where they had lived for a few years. Of their children, Ellott A., was the only one to reach maturity. They were Baptists in religious faith and practice.

Elliott A. Smith was mainly reared at Mansfield and there learned his trade and in 1885, when he came first to the Toledo & O. C. Railway, it was as a letter and ornamental sign painter. He thoroughly understood every branch of the business, however, and so proved his qualifications that he was rapidly promoted and finally was made foreman of his department.

Ella Chandler, who was born in that city, a daughter of Dr. J. M. and Rachel E. (Mount) Chandler, old residents there. Dr. Chandler was born in 181 7 and died in 1863. His widow survived into extreme old age, her death occurring Jan. 10, 1912, in her 87th year. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two sons: Rowland M., who is an artist on what is perhaps rightly termed, the world's greatest newspaper, the Chicago Tribune, and who is married and has one daughter, Janet; and Charles, a graduate of the Western Dental College, Kansas City, who has been established in practice at St. Louis, for three years, and who married Elizabeth Peckham.

Politically Mr. Smith has always been a Republican. During the Civil war he served four months in Co. A, 163d O. Vol. Inf., and was present at the blowing up of the mines in front of Petersburg, Va. He is a member of Keller Post, No. 108, G. A. R., of which he is adjutant. He belongs also to the Royal Arcanum and formerly was identified with the Knights of Pythias.

ALBERT L. BEASTON, who is a member of one of the old and substantial families of Crawford county, residing five and onehalf miles south of Bucyrus, O., on the Marion road, where he has 120 acres of finely improved land, owns a second farm, containing 84 acres, which lies to the west of his home tract. He was born in Bucyrus township, Jan. 13, 1870, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Drolesbaugh) Beaston.

The parents of Mr. Beaston were born in Pennsylvania and came of German ancestry. For many years they were well known and highly esteemed residents of Crawford county, where the father was a successful farmer and a good citizen but was never willing to accept public office. Both father and mother of Mr. Beaston have passed away, their burial being in the Mt. Zion cemetery in Bucyrus township. They had three children: John A.; Anna, now deceased, who was the wife of Harry Price ; and Albert L.

Albert L. Beaston has devoted the greater part of his life to agricultural pursuits, beginning to assist his father as soon as his school days were over and continuing along the same line up to the present. General farm-

David Christie

On Oct. 1 6, 1895, ^r. Beaston was married to Miss Lavena M. Welsh, a daughter of George H. and Amelia (Palmer) Welsh, former very highly respected residents of this township, where the father was a farmer. They are survived by two daughters: Effie M., who is the wife of E. E. Harvey; and Mrs. Beaston. Mr. and Mrs. Beaston have one daughter, Wilma A. The family belongs to the Scioto Methodist Episcopal thurch. Mr. Beaston has always believed in the principles of the Republican party.

DAVID CHRISTIE, deceased, who, for many years was a busy and highly respected citizen of Bucyrus and an honorable man in every relation of life, was born at Cross Gate, Fifeshire, Scotland, Oct. 17, 1832, a son of Ebenezer and Catherine (Anderson) Christie, and a grandson of Captain Anderson, who was, in his day, a well known military man and Scotch patriot.

David Christie learned to be a blacksmith and general machinist and with this knowledge, in 1852, came to the United States after serving three years in the shipyards at Gravenstock, Scotland. For some years he followed his trades at St. Louis, Mo., and at Cincinnati and Chillicothe, O. Later he traveled over other sections of the country, working at Cochran, Ind., and at points in Kentucky, and while residing at Maysville, in the latter state, enlisted and served three months in the Civil War. After that he returned to the above mentioned Ohio cities, easily finding employment in the different railroad shops, as he was so skilled a workman. In 1879 he came to Bucyrus, being then in the employ of the T. & O. Railroad and later became foreman of the railroad shops here in the blacksmith department, where he continued until 1892, when he resigned in order to enjoy some years of ease and comfort after many years of hard work. These were afforded him, his death occurring Dec. 16, 1908. He was a man who was held in much esteem for his many sterling qualities. Politically he was a Republican and at one time was a member of the city council. From boyhood he had been a member of the Presbyterian church.

Mr. Christie was married (first) at Chillicothe, to Margaret Dickson, who died in that city in February, 1865, leaving four children: James and Anna Jane McCall, both of whom are deceased; Ezenezer, who lives at E. St. Louis; and David, who now lives at Toledo. At Aurora, Ind., Mr. Christie was married (second) on Jan. 24, 1866, to Mrs. Agnes Laird, who was born near Belfast, Ireland, in 1833, a granddaughter of James and Nanna Marshall, who left Scotland and settled in Ireland. Their second son, Samuel, was born near Belfast in 1799, married Jennie Berkley and after the birth of three children - Agnes, Mary and Eliza - determined to come to America. They crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the sailing vessel, the Thomas P. Cope, and after a voyage of seven weeks on a rough sea, were safely landed at Philadelphia, Pa. They located at Aurora, Ind., from which place they later moved to a farm of 80 acres in Dearborn county. There the father developed a productive farm from very discouraging original conditions and replaced the old log cabin with a comfortable residence. He died there in December, 1852, when aged 53 years, having survived his wife, who died in 1849, aged but 37 years. Additions were made to their family after they settled in Indiana, as follows: James, who died in infancy; Jane, a resident of Bellefontaine, O., who is the wife of Ebenezer Christie; and Sarah R., who is the widow of Michael Tracy, residing in Indiana.

The first marriage of Mrs. Christie took place in 1854, to Robert Laird, who died in 1857, leaving two children: Jennie B. and Mary E., who died in early life. To Mr. and Mrs. Christie the following children were born, all of whom survived: Margaret, who is the wife of John De Hart, of Bucyrus, and has three sons - Laird, David J. and Andrew; Catherine, who is the wife of George Stuckert, and has four children - Nayvere, Robert, Donald and Anna Jane; Mary, who is the wife of William McKinley, a railroad conductor, living at Toledo, O., and has three children - Hobart, Walter and Agnes; Agnes, who is the wife of Murray Lidey, and lives with her mother; and Robert, who resides at Toledo and who is married and has three children - Robert, Don and Helen.

PETER BAER, who is a prominent citizen of Tod township, Crawford county, O., and one of the successful agriculturists, resides on his well improved farm of 130 acres, which is situated one and one-half miles southwest of Oceola, O. He was born in Allegany county, Md., Feb. 14, 1846, and is a son of Peter and Mary (Logsdon) Baer.

Peter Baer, the father, was born in Maryland, where his parents had settled when they came to America from Germany. He was a cabinetmaker by trade and also followed farming and auctioneering. In 185 1 he moved with his family to Marion county, O., where he located on a farm but died in the following year, at the age of 52 years. He married Mary Logsdon, who was also a native of Maryland, and she lived to see her 82d birthday. Six children were born to them, namely : Jonas, who died at the age of 66 years, in California; Eli, who was a farmer in Marion county and died there at the age of 82 years; Herman, who died in Marion county, when aged 70 years; John, who is a resident of Marion county ; Mrs. Honora Ellen Hord, who lives at Clinton, Hardin county, O. ; and Peter. From this branch of the Baer family also descended George F. Baer, the coal baron of Pennsylvania.

Peter Baer attended the schools of Marion county and became proficient in his studies and during his last term was called on to assist the teacher. Afterward he worked as a farmer on the home place until he moved to the village of Wyandot, in Wyandot county, where he was in business until 1873, when he came to Tod township, Crawford county, and settled on his present valuable farm. General farming is his main industry but he also raises some stock, poultry and fruit. Since early manhood he has been an active and interested citizen and his stability as such has been frequently recognized. When only 21 years old he was elected township clerk in Marion county and continued in that oflfice as long as he remained there. In Tod township he was elected township trustee on the Democratic ticket and served four terms, still later was made land appraiser and at the present time (19 12) is his party's selected candidate for county commissioner.

who was born at Bucyrus but was reared in Wyandot county, and they have three children: Henry Herman, who is a teacher in a high school in Nevada, and who married Grace Burnside, they having an infant unnamed; George P., who is a resident of Cleveland, a judge of the municipal court there, and who married Elizabeth Wurtz ; and Mary, who is the wife of Charles R. Snyder, residing one and one-half miles east of the homstead, and has one son, Wilfred. Mr. Baer and wife attend" the Lutheran church.

FLAVIUS S. KEPLER, whose valuable farm of 160 acres is situated in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., and who is one of the stockholders in the Farmers and Citizens Bank at Bucyrus, is a leading citizen of this section of Crawford county, both as a business man and as a politician. He was born June 10, 1866, in Hocking county, O., and is a son of Lucius and Margaret (Snyder) Kepler.

Lucius Kepler is one of the substantial farmers of Green township, Hocking county, O., a prominent Democrat and a liberal supporter of the Methodist Episcopal church in that section. He married Margaret Snyder and the following children were born to them: Flavins S.; Julia, who is the wife of Cromwell Nelson; Margaret, who is the wife of Edward Hamlin; John; Jacob; Hannah, who is the wife of James Lemon; Barnett; Hester, who is the wife of Richard Herld ; and Frank and Grover.

Flavius S. Kepler had common school advantages and remained on the home farm and assisted his father until he was 19 years of age. After leaving the farm he went into railroad work and continued for seven years but again resumed farming as his occupation and for 13 years operated his present place under rental before he purchased it from C. F. Rexroth. It was the old John Brehman homestead, a fine piece of property, which, under Mr. Kepler's care and good management, has been developed into one of the best farms in Whetstone township.

In November, 1886, Mr. Kepler was married to Miss Nora Shumaker, one of the following family of eleven children born to Joel and Elmira (Weatherbee) Shumaker; Ange- line, who is the wife of William AUebach; Sarah, who is deceased ; Margaret, who is the wife of Isaac Read; Almeda, who is the wife of Frank Benedict; Ella, who is the wife of James Stoneman; and Albert, Charles, Edward, David and Nora, and Effie, who is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kepler have four children : Russell, who married Catherine Heiber and has one son, William Flavius ; and Lucius, Marie and Delia Alice.

In his political views Mr. Kepler is a stanch Democrat, was reared in this party, his father being a strong party man and an admirer and supporter of the late ex-Pres*ident Cleveland. For seven years Mr. Kepler served as township assessor arid at present is a member of the school board. He belongs to that important party organization, the Democratic Central Committee. Mr. Kepler is an interested member of the local Grange and with his family attends the United Brethren church.

G. RAYMOND LICHTY,* freight and passenger agent of the Toledo & Ohio Central Railway, at Bucyrus, O., has been identified with this corporation since 1901 and through ability and fidelity in a comparatively short time won his way from a clerkship to his present responsible position. He was born in 1880, at Bucyrus, and is a son of Adam J. and a grandson of Peter Lichty.

Peter Lichty was born in Alsace Lorraine, when it was yet a French province and came to the United States in the forties, shortly afterward locating at New Washington, in Crawford county, O. From there he came to Bucyrus, where he followed his trade of wagonmaking, late in life retiring to Toledo, where he died at the home of his eldest son, Peter Lichty, his wife surviving him but a short time. They were members of the Lutheran church. They had four sons : Peter, who resides at Toledo, la. ; Charles, deceased, who is survived by children ; George, who is a resident of Bucyrus ; and Adam J.

Adam J. Lichty was born at New Washington, Crawford county, O., 63 years ago, and is a prominent citizen of Bucyrus, at present serving in an official capacity. He learned the wagonmaking trade with his father and they conducted the business together at New Washington until the older member of the firm went to Iowa, after which Adam J. occupied himself for some years along the same line. In the early part of the Civil war he enlisted in Co. C, in an Ohio regiment of infantry, in which he served for 90 days and at present is an official member of Keller Post, G. A. R., of Bucyrus. Mr. Lichty has always been a Democrat and a working member of his party. He was married at Bucyrus to Anna Streib, who was born in Germany and when five years old accompanied her parents to America. Conrad Streib and wife were members of the German Lutheran church. Three children were born to Adam J. Lichty and wife: G. Raymond; Marcus H., who is in the restaurant business at Canton, O. ; and Robert C, who is general superintendent of the K. & M. Railroad, at Charleston, W. Va.

G. Raymond Lichty was educated in the public schools and ever since has been engaged in railroad work, in 1901 beginning as yard clerk with the Toledo & Ohio Central. Later he was employed in the freight department and still later was bill clerk for the department as operated from this center to the main offices at Columbus. In 1907 he was advanced to his present position in which he has given efficient and satisfactory service and has five men in his department.

Mr. Lichty was married at Bucyrus to Miss Ethel L. Frash, who was born here in 1882, a daughter of Louis and Gertrude (Petero) Frash, residents of this city. The father of Mrs. Lichty was born in Ohio and her mother in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Lichty have one daughter, Dorothea, who was born June 15, 1906. They are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Lichty is not very active in politics but he votes with the Democratic party.

ELMER ELLSWORTH HARVEY, whose valuable farm of 166 acres is situated in Bucyrus township, is numbered with the prosperous agriculturists of this section and is one of the most highly respected citizens. He was born in Bucyrus township, Dec. 30, 1865, and is a son of George Washington and Elizabeth (Failor) Harvey.

George Washington Harvey was born in Pennsylvania and came in early manhood to Crawford county, where he followed farming all his after life. He married (first) Eliza- beth Failor, who was born and died here and her burial was in the Bucyrus cemetery. They were faithful members of the Lutheran church. Their family of children consisted of the following: William F., Galen H., Effie, Elmer Ellsworth. He was married (second) to Elizabeth Neil and they have two children : D. N. and E. R.

Elmer Ellsworth Harvey bears a name that has been held in tender rememberance by the loyal people of the United States since the early days of the Civil war. His boyhood was mainly devoted to school attendance and since then he has been interested in farm pursuits. In 1906 he purchased his present farm from the G. H. Welsh estate and carries on general farming and stock raising as best suits his convenience, being progressive and up-todate in his methods. He has improved his property as he has considered advisable and has recently built a substantial barn.

In 1888 Mr. Harvey was married to Miss Effie Welsh, a daughter of the late George H. Welsh. She has one sister, who is the wife of A. L. Beaston, a well known farmer in Bucyrus township. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey have three children: Imo, Mildred and Russell. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Harvey is a very intelligent, well informed man and as he is perfectly capable of drawing conclusions for himself concerning public questions, he is an independent voter.

MRS. ELIZABETH ROBERTS, Sr., one of the best known residents of Holmes township, Crawford county, O., residing on her valuable farm of 40 acres, but owns 80 additional acres which is rented, this latter tract being located nine miles northwest of Bucyrus, was born in that city and is a daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Fetter) Trish.

The parents of Mrs. Roberts were born, reared and married in Germany. For two years after coming to the United States they lived in Pennsylvania and then moved to Crawford county, 0., and the father followed wagon making at Bucyrus, later moving on a farm in Wyandot county, where he engaged

Elizabeth Trish grew to useful young womanhood under her parents' roof and obtained a district school education. In 1854 she married Daniel Roberts, who was born in Fairfield county, O. When he reached manhood he took charge of a tract of land in Tod township, which his father gave him and which Mrs. Roberts still owns. He followed farming with excellent success and provided well for his family. During the Civil war he became a soldier in the Union army, enlisting in Co. H, 123d O. Vol. Inf., and some time afterward was captured by the Confederates and sent to the terrible prison at Salisbury, N. C, where neglect and hardship caused his death. He left a widow and son to mourn his early passing away. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts: Robert Albert, an infant and Clara, the last two named being deceased. Robert Albert Roberts, locally known as Colonel Roberts, was born on the present farm which he rents from his" mother. He married Elizabeth Blimm and they have three children : Daniel, Glen and Daisy. The eldest was named in remembrance of his grandfather. He married Edna Lutz and they have one son, Wilbur. Mrs. Roberts and family attend the Protestant Methodist church.

BURDETT KIRBY HOOVER, who owns and operates a farm of 80 acres in Dallas township, was born in this township, Dec. 7, 1870, a son of Christian and Lorena (Kirby) Hoover. He is a grandson of William and Phebe (Swisher) Hoover, the former of whom was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, but who passed the greater part of his life as a farmer in Crawford county. By his wife, Phebe, who was born in Franklin county, O., he had ten children, namely: John T., Emma, wife of Henry M. Welsh ; Christian ; George W. ; Margaret, wife of David E. Fisher; Marcellus; Alice, wife of Marks Tea; Charles Fremont; Flora, wife of H. L. Weber; and William.

Christian Hoover, father of our subject, was educated in the public schools and was brought up to agriculture. Since he was four years old he has resided on the old Hoover homestead, which is operated now by his sons, under his direction, he having retired practically from active labor. He was married in 1868 to Lorena Kirby, who was born in Crawford county, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Welsh) Kirby. Mrs. Christian Hoover died Nov. 8, 1909. Two brothers and a sister survive her - ^John, George and Emma, the last mentioned being the wife of James Orr. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were as follows : Ernest, who married Nonia Flock and has four children - Hugh, Alice, Florence and Lucile; Burdett K., whose name heads this article; Charles F., who married Nora Kerr and has five children - Helen, Wayne, Clifford, Marjorie and Dorothy; Maud; and Madge, who is the wife of Arlington Blair and has three children - Hoover, Thomas and a child unnamed. Christian Hoover is a Republican politically and has served the township as trustee, showing himself a capable man of affairs. He attends the M. E. church.

Burdett K. Hoover after attending the common schools in his boyhood, turned his attention to farming. He worked under his father until he was about 29 years old, after which he rented land for six years, two years of this time in Holmes township and four years in Bucyrus township. He then bought his present farm of A. W. Blair and is engaged in general farming, keeping enough stock for his own use. Like his father, he is a Republican, and he served as township clerk for some years and for two years as treasurer.

He was married in 1901 to Olive Quaintance, a daughter of Aaron John and Mary (Heller) Quaintance. Mrs. Hoover's parents are farming people of Holmes township, her father being a veteran of the Civil war. Their children are J. B., Leroy, Daniel, Etta, wife of J. W. Dobbins, Blanche, wife of B. S. Kimmel, Oscar, James, Olive now Mrs. B. K. Hoover, Orrel, and Ona, wife of Albert Brown. Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Hoover are the parents of two children ; Chester, Laverne and Hazel Anita. The family attend the United Brethren Mt. Zion church in Dallas township.

HENRY S. KROHN,* one of the highly respected retired citizens of Gallon, O., for many years has occupied his comfortable residence at No. 430 Grand street, in front of which he set out the maple trees which have grown to luxuriance, is well known all over Crawford county, for a long period having been a popular educator. He was born in York county. Pa., Sept. 22, 1840, and is a son of John and Mary (Snyder) Krohn.

Both the Krohn and Snyder families originated in Germany, but for generations have been of America and before coming to Ohio, lived and prospered in York county. Pa., and there John Krohn was born, a son of John and Catherine (Kreitzer) Krohn. He was one of a family of nine children and the eldest. He became a farmer in York county. Pa., married and died in 1852, at the age of 59 years. After being left a widow, Mrs. Krohn came to Crawford county, O., with her children and purchased 80 acres of land on the outskirts of Gallon, her farm now being a part of the city and laid out in streets and covered with buildings. Mrs. Krohn was married after coming to Ohio to John Dice, and both died here, Mr. Dice being buried in the old Gallon cemetery. She survived to the age of yy years. In every relation of life she was an estimable woman and was a dehis parents' children and is the only one living. He was reared to farm pursuits but was more than usually intelligent as a youth and so applied himself to his books that he became qualified for teaching and subsequently taught 46 terms of school, 42 of these in Crawford county. He has, at times, been otherwise occupied, from 1874 until 1884 being connected with the Big Four Railroad, and occasionally has followed the carpenter trade to some extent. He has been practically a continuous resident of Gallon since 1872, and his general interests have been centered here.

Mr. Krohn was married in Crawford county, to Miss Anna E. Swisher, who was born in Jefferson township, June 18, 1839, and is a daughter of John and Mary (Garberich) Swisher. The father of Mrs. Krohn was born in Crawford county and died here when aged 60 years. The mother was a native of Pennsylvania and survived to the age of 76 years. They were members of the United Brethren

Mr. and Mrs. Krohn have had the following children: Mary A., who has been a teacher since the age of 17 years and is well known in educational circles and has many pleasant social connections here; Ida Jane, who is the wife of Hanie L. Seif, residing at Galion; Estella, who is the wife of Evan J. Healy, of Delaware county, 0., and has two sons - Elbridge J. and Russell Krohn ; William Franklin, who married and removed to Chicago, 111., and has had two children, Willard and Henrietta, the latter of whom died at the age of seven years; Iva May, who married (first) John Cook, and (second) James E. Mateer, and who resides at Mt. Gilead, Morrow county, O. ; Ena J., who married William G. Line, of Galion, and has two children, Madge E. and Charles H. Mr. Krohn and family are active in the United Brethren church. In his political views Mr. Krohn is a Republican.

JOHN I. MILLIKEN, one of the progressive and enterprising agriculturists of Crawford county, O., and one of its substantial citizens, resides on his one farm of 120 acres, lying in Bucyrus township, and owns a second farm, containing 56 acres, situated in Dallas township. He was born in Juniata county, Pa., Jan. 6, 1871, and is a son of John and Sarah (Innis) Milliken.

The parents of Mr. Milliken were born in Pennsylvania and still reside there, the father being a farmer and also a carpenter. He has been identified with the Democratic party since his early manhood but has never been a seeker for public office. He and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church. They have reared a large family, as follows : Jennie, who is the wife of William McGill ; Alice, deceased, who was the wife of Neely Arnold; Sarah; Charles; Etta, who is the wife of Warren Gray; Emma, who is the wife of Charles Mc- Cullough; John I.; Myrtle, who is the wife of Joseph McLaughlin; Elizabeth, who is the wife of John Hockenberry ; and Bertha, who is the wife of Crawford Tilfer.

19 years of age when he decided to start out for himself. He came to Crawford county as a promising field and for the four succeeding years worked on farms by the month, a very excellent way in which to learn the different methods pursued by farmers in securing the best returns from the soil, and then followed farming on shares for two years. His present farm in Bucyrus township, was formerly known as the James P. Beall farm. He carries on all the usual farm industries and has met with great success in his undertakings and is numbered with the best farmers in the township.

In November, 1893, Mr. Milliken was married to Miss Nora E. Beall, who was bom on the present farm, and belongs to one of the old county families. Her parents, James P. and Mary Ann (Keckler) Beall, are both deceased, their burial being at Bucyrus. James P. Beall was a leading Republican of Bucyrus township and he and his wife were faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Milliken was the youngest born of their children, the others being: James Perry and John W., both now deceased; Mary M., wife of Charles Henry; Laura E., wife of E. R. Hill; Dorsey L. ; and Eva M., wife of Wesley Beal. Mr. and Mrs. Miliken have one daughter, Edith Beal. They attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Milliken votes with the Republican party.

H. W. SMITH, general farmer residing on his well improved place of 65 acres, situated nine miles northwest of Bucyrus, O., was born in Lykens township, Crawford county, O., Dec. 21, 1859, and is a son of Frederick Smith. He was a native of Saxony, Germany, and came to the United States when a young man.

H. W. Smith attended school in Lykens township and afterward took up farming, first on the home place and then in Holmes township, subsequently buying a farm in Tod township which he later, sold. In 1904 he bought his present farm, on which he has placed all the excellent improvements and carries on general farming and stock raising.

In March, 1885, Mr. Smith was married (first) to Miss Jane Smith, who died in 1888. Mr. Smith was married (second) to Mrs. Esther (Norris) Wilhelm, in 1891, who was accidentally killed by a stroke of lightning, July 16, 1907, while in church, on a part of the home farm. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had one child that died in infancy. Mrs. Smith had one son by her first marriage, Clyde Wilhelm, who is a teacher in Holmes township and in September, 191 1, was married to Miss Hazel Frost. His father, William Wilhelm, was a -farmer in Holmes township and died prior to the birth of his son. Mr. Smith is a member of the Evangelical church and is one of Holmes township's most respected citizens. In politics he is a Democrat, but uses his own judgment when voting.

DAVID LUST, V. S. is one of the wellknown residents of Dallas township, Crawford county, and the owner of 120 acres of land, 80 of which are located in Dallas township and the remaining 40 in Tod township. He was born in Crawford county, Nov. 17, 1847, being a son of Conrad and Magdalena (Myers) Lust.

Conrad Lust came to this country from Germany where he had been born, being but nine years of age at the time of his arrival here. His wife was born in Columbiana county, O. Both have passed away and their remains are buried in Chatfield township. They reared a family of children who bore the following names : Israel, Susannah, deceased, who was the wife of Christopher Klink; John; David; Catherine, the widow of William H. Hunsicker; Sophia, the wife of Emanuel Yeiter; Solomon; Daniel; and Elizabeth, who is the wife of John Beal. Conrad Lust was a Democrat in politics.

Dr. David Lust, after completing his common school education, turned his attention to farm work but in connection therewith began the study of veterinary surgery. After three years spent with Dr. Keller he began practice for himself and has since continued to attend to his duties as a veterinary together with his farming. Dr. Lust has lived on his farm about 40 years, having inherited the 80 acres on which he resides from his father. The 40 acres located in Tod township he himself has bought. His land is well improved and he carries on general farming besides raising what stock he needs.

in August, 1 87 1. She was born in Stark county, her parents being Jacob and Otillia (Nearing) Hunsicker, whose other children were: Jacob, William, Catherine (Mrs. Henry White), Peter, and Mary (Mrs. Jacob Shearer). Mr. Hunsicker spent his life engaged in farming.

Dr. and Mrs. Lust are the parents of three children, namely : Noah L., who married Miss Emma Stiger; Ida, the wife of Philip Stiger; and Daniel C, who married Miss Bessie Murphy.

In politics Dr. Lust adheres to the Democratic party. He has served as land appraiser. He belongs to the Grange at Bucyrus and the Reformed church.

H. N. OBERLANDER,* a leading business man of Bucyrus, O., a reliable contractor and for some four years largely engaged in building streets in this and other cities, belongs to one of the old families of Crawford county. His grandfather, Jacob Oberlander, came from Germany to this county at an early date, taking up lands in Lykens township and establishing his family here on a sound foundation. H. N. Oberlander was born on the family homestead, in 1863, and is a son of Emanuel Oberlander, the second born son in his grandfather's family.

Emanuel Oberlander was three years old when his parents came to Crawford county and more or less spent his life on the homestead which comprised a three-quarter section of land. He developed into a careful and successful farmer and good business man and from time to time added to the property he had inherited. His death occurred in 1902, wh«n he was 63 years of age. Politically he was a Democrat. In his religious views he was in sympathy with the religious body known as the Albright Methodists. He married Lydia Spade, a native of Crawford county, who still occupies the old homestead in Lykens township. Six children were born to them as follows : Mary, who is the wife of George Haines of New Washington Crawford county, and has two children : Willis, who resides on the old farm with his mother; Galen, who resides with his family in Lykens township, father of one son; H. N., who has resided at Bucyrus ever since he was elected a county commissioner; George, who lives on the old farm, and who is married and has one child; and Jennie, who is the wife of Christopher Miller, a farmer in Lykens township and has two sons and one daughter.