Crawford County, Ohio - Chapter 32: Miscellaneous, 1912 (part 16 of 28)

John B. Sheibley was the only child of his parents and was born in January, 1800, in Baden, Germany, and on account of some personal characteristics, was called John the Baptist, by his friends. In early manhood he learned the tailoring trade and lived until the spring of 1835 on his small farm in Baden, where he worked also at his trade. In the meanwhile he married Mary Ann Link, who was born in 1802, and died May 15, 1888. On March 6, 1843, Mr. Sheibley and family embarked for America, at Havre de Grace, taking passage on the St. Nicholas, and after a voyage of 36 days, reached the harbor of New York. This was the last voyage the old St. Nicholas ever made, the ship being then condemned, it having, formerly been a war vessel. The Sheibley family then traveled by canal to Buffalo, N. Y., and by canal and lake and later by wagon continued their journey until they reached Galion, O. It required some time for Mr. Sheibley to find what he considered desirable farm land and for awhile he hesitated between what is now the site of Crestline and the forty-acre tract which he finally decided upon. In a business way the former land pleased him the better but he could speak but little English and felt that he would be at a disadvantage among those who could not understand German, so he located in a German settlement, where his native tongue was the general language. His 40 acres in Vernon township was then in Richland county but is now a part of Crawford county. He cleared ten acres of his land and set out an orchard and passed a number of years there, and was the first farmer to introduce artificial drainage in that section. He later moved to the southeast corner of Cranberry township, where he bought 80 acres which he improved and then sold and afterward bought another 80 acres, ' situated directly east of New Washington, on which he lived until his death, in January, 1885. He was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic church.

He was the only son to survive childhood and hence had to give his father assistance just as soon as he was old enough" and strong enough to assume responsibilities. His education was not neglected, however, and as opportunity offered, he attended both German and English schools, and afterward learned the butcher's trade with William Weaver, a neighbor. After his marriage he resided for five months at Shelby, O., and was with the Anderson Slaughtering Company, and then returned to the home farm, one and a quarter miles east of New Washington, which he purchased and his parents lived with him during the remainder of their lives. In addition to the above farm he owns 40 acres southeast of New Washington, which is considered one of the finest tracts of land in Crawford county. Since retiring and turning over his farm duties to his son Mathias, Mr. Sheibley has lived in his exceedingly comfortable residence, located on the corner of Main and Center streets, but he keeps up his old interest in agricultural matters and makes almost daily visits to the farm.

On Sept. 29, 1862, Mr. Sheibley was married to Miss Elizabeth Karl, who was born in Bohemia, a daughter of Christopher and Ann (Mottlin) Karl, who brought her to the United States when six years of age. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sheibley, as follows: a babe that died in infancy; Mathias, who resides on the home farm, and who married Katherine McMahon and has four living children - Edward, Gertrude, Ida and Bertha, and two deceased - Frank and Arthur; A. P., who lives at Ottawa, O. ; Mary, who is the widow of Joseph Miller ; Rosa, who is the wife of Peter Heydinger; Catherine, who is the wife of Frank Goodman; Fannie, who is the wife of M. E. Lauerman, of Hammond, Ind. ; John B. ; Margaret, who is the wife of Joseph Miller, of Van Wert county, O. ; and Jacob.

All his mature life Mr. Sheibley has been a Democrat and on many occasions he has been tendered public offices of responsibility. He was serving in the office of justice of the peace when he was elected superintendent of the Crawford County Infirmary andheld the latter office for nine years and nine months, when he resigned on account of failing health. It was with many testimonials of regret that Mr.

Sheibley was permitted to retire to private life for his faithful and honest performance of public duty had been appreciated by his fellow citizens. For 13 years he served as a trustee of Cranberry township and also was township supervisor for a long time. Mr. Sheibley was reared in the Catholic church and has been a conscientious member throughout life. In him New Washington has a most worthy citizen, a man of good influence, always a supporter of law and order and one who has given much in the way of benevolence.

HARRY J. ULMER. Crawford county, O., has many old and substantial families here, members of which are leading citizens of their communities and live busy but independent lives on their large properties which have been acquired through honest industry. One of these families is the Ulmers, which has been in Crawford county through several generations. Harry J. Ulmer, a member of this respected old family, was born in Cranberry township, Crawford county, in 1874, and lives on his large farm containing 234 acres, which lies eleven miles northeast of Bucyrus. His parents are David and Catherine Ulmer.

David and Catherine Ulmer were both born in Crawford county, their parents having come here at an early day. They had six children born to them, namely : Elsworth F., Elmer D., Charles S., Louisa M., Ida E. and Harry J. Of these Charles S. is deceased. Elsworth F. resides at New Washington, O., married Clara Bender and they have four children: Edna, Florence, Helen and Orlo. Elmer D. lives at home and assists his father. Louisa M. is the wife of William Ulrich and they live at Gallon, O., and have one child, Alta. Ida E. is the wife of Howard Stough and they live near Shelby, O., and have one daughter, Naomi.

Harry J. Ulmer secured a good, common school education. He remained at home, giving his father help on the home farm, until his own marriage and then purchased his present farm in Sandusky township and has devoted himself to its improvement and cultivation ever since. He has erected substantial buildings, has purchased all necessary machinery and in every way has a well equipped and up-to-date farm.

a daughter of John M. and Martha M. (Francis) Cleland, and they have one daughter, Lois F. Mr. and Mrs. Ulmer belong to the English Lutheran church. He is not very active in politics but always gives support to the Democratic ticket.

ABRAHAM MONNETT, a former resident of Bucyrus, now deceased, was for many years one of the most prominent citizens of Crawford county, being closely connected with its financial and business interests, which he did much to conserve and promote. He was born Oct. 12, 181 1, in the state of Virginia, near the Maryland line, his parents being Jeremiah and Alcy (Slagle) Monnett. He was a grandson of Abraham Monnett, who with his family moved from Virginia to Ohio in the year 1800, settling near the village of Chillicothe. Abraham's family numbered eight children - Isaac, Thomas, Margaret, Jeremiah, John, William, Osbom and Elizabeth.

Jeremiah Monnett, father of our subject, returned to Virginia, where he married Alcy Slagle, and they settled near Cumberland, on the Potomac river, where they resided until 1814. Then, with his wife and five children he removed to Ohio and settled in Pickaway county. Their trip from Virginia was a very hard one, and probably would not have been undertaken but for the help of a widow Jones, with whom Mr. Monnett joined teams. Jeremiah Monnett was a regularly ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal church. On his arrival in Pickaway county he had only five dollars in money, his team, and a small supply of household goods. He remained a resident of Pickaway county until 1835, and then removed to Crawford county, settling four and a half miles south of Bucyrus, where he resided until his death, which took place in September, 1863. One of his sons. Rev. Thomas J. Monnett, became an earnest and successful minister in the Methodist Episcopal church, belonging to the North Ohio Conference; further mention of him will be found in this ' volume.

Abraham Monnett, our direct subject, had but limited opportunities in early life for obtaining an education, but made the best of those he had and subsequently improved his education considerably by reading and self study. Always active, energetic, and endowed with great decision of character, he had before leaving Pickaway county with his father, in 1835, taken an active part in all local matters, and while residing there served as first lieutenant in a company of militia. Shortly after his father moved to Crawford county, Abraham bought 40 acres of land lying in Scott township, Marion county, Ohio. Here also he joined the militia company, being elected first lieutenant under Capt. Beckley.

In June, 1836, Mr. Monnett returned to Pickaway county, where on the 9th of that month he was married to Miss Catharine Brougher, who had been an orphan from her fourth year and by whom he received $2,500, the proceeds of the sale of land of which she was the heir. This, with the exception of $120, given him by his father, was the only money received by him and the only part of his extensive fortune not accumulated by his own energy and industry and economy. Soon after his marriage Mr. Monnett took up his residence in Scott township, Marion county. In 1838 he began the handling of cattle, many of which he bought in Illinois and drove to his farm in Marion county, to do which sometimes required a thirty days' drive. Later he became one of the founders of the Marion County Bank, which afterwards became the Second National Bank, and was its president for thirty years. He was also president for a number of years of the Farmers Bank of Marion, O., and was also at the head of the Crawford County Bank of Bucyrus, where much of his time was spent. Besides his interest in these financial enterprises, he owned no less than 11,000 acres of fine land in Crawford and Marion counties, a vast accumulation for a man whose early life was spent amid pioneer surroundings and whose education was largely self acquired. This wealth was chiefly the result of his operations in live stock and was well earned by hard work and good business management. Indeed Mr. Monnett was one of the best known business men in this part of the state and was moreover a man of sterling character and worth, respected by all who had any dealings with him and sincerely esteemed by a wide circle of friends. His death, which took place March 19, 1881, caused a void in the community which could not easily be filled.

By his first wife, Catharine Brougher Monnett, he was the father of twelve children, all of whom were reared to honorable manhood or womanhood, and most of whom are still living. They were as follows: Ephraim B., a farmer living in Bucyrus; Martha, wife of G. H. Wright of Marion, O. ; Oliver, now deceased, who was a farmer of Marion county, O. ; John T., farmer, residing in Marion county, O. ; Alcy, wife of James Malcom of Bucyrus; Augustus E., of Colorado; Marvin J., farmer, stock dealer, miner and banker, also interested in the oil business, living at Los Angeles, Cal. ; Mary J., deceased, the wife of George Hull, banker, Findlay, O. ; Madison W., of Indianapolis, Ind. ; Nelson, residing on the old homestead in Marion county; Amina J., wife of Calvin Tobias of Bucyrus; and Kate, wife of Louis Ross, farmer of Dallas township.

Mrs. Catharine Monnett died on Feb. 8th, 1875, and on May 30, 1877, Mr. Monnett was again married, his second wife being Mrs. Jane L. Johnston. She was born Nov. 23, 1831, in Bedford county. Pa., when her father, Samuel Ludwig, was removing from Berks county, that state, to Crawford county, O. It was necessary to stop by the way, when the daughter was born, and the heavy wagons proceeded to Crawford county, the mother being brought later with the infant girl and arriving here but two days after the wagons, or on December 14th. The history of the Ludwig family is an interesting one and may be briefly sketched here. Ancestors of the name were among the 500,000 Huguenots who were obliged to fly from France on the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by Louis XIV in 1685. Two Ludwig brothers from the province of Alsace, managed to make their way to the coast and took passage to America. With gold that had been sewed into the linings of their clothes, one of them on arrival bought land in Berks county, Pa. The other, a stone mason by trade, settled in Philadelphia, where he built many of the quaint brick buildings for which Philadelphia was noted prior to the Revolutionary war. He married and had seven sons, one named Michael. At the age of 22 years Michael Ludwig married Sarah Hanks, a Quakeress of English descent, and later they moved to a farm in Berks county. Pa. Of their six children the youngest was Samuel, born in Berks county, Jan. 25, 1788. When he was three years old his father died and the mother subsequently married a wealthy farmer in the neighborhood, Nichalos Yochem, the father of Nicholas and Moses Yochem, who later became the heaviest iron masters in eastern Pennsylvania. Samuel Ludwig worked on the Yochem farm and was educated chiefly by his mother at night, who also taught her step-sons. She also gave lessons to a young teacher who came in 1805 to teach select winter school and who boarded at the Yochems. This teacher, Francis D. Shunk by name, afterwards studied law and became governor of Pennsylvania, and between him, Samuel Ludwig and the two Yochem brothers a life long friendship was maintained.

It was Samuel Ludwig's desire to study for a profession, but he was too poor, so he was apprenticed to a wheelwright and learned the trade. At the age of twenty he married Elizabeth Redcah, daughter of Hon. John Redcah, a member of the Pennsylvania legislature. For 23 years after his marriage he was engaged in the manufacture of wagons and plows in Reading, Pa., building up an extensive business. He became a prominent and popular citizen and might have been elected to the legislature but declined all public office. He devoted much time to study and became a very well educated man, even in some of the higher branches of knowledge. In 1831 he came on horseback to Bucyrus and bought a tract of land just east of the city. He then returned home, disposed of his business and brought his family to Crawford county, arriving December 1 2th of that year. In the spring of 1832 he bought 80 acres of John Coleman, just east of Bucyrus on the Mansfield road, and a part of this has been the Ludwig home for 80 years. In 1849, at the age of 62, he went overland to California, returning by a sailing vessel to Panama, crossing the Isthmus, and home via New Orleans, his trip costing him $4,000, but he was then financially comfortable, having about 3,000 acres of land in Crawford county, besides other investments. Mr. Ludwig and wife had eleven children. He spent the closing years of his life with his daughter Jane (Mrs. Abraham Monnett) and at her home he died on Dec. 20, 1876, aged 88 years and eleven months.

Jane Ludwig, whose marriage has been already narrated in connection with the biography of Abraham Monnett, was first married to Henry D. E. Johnston, a son of Thomas F. and Martha Johnston, and three daughters were born to this union - Nora, now a resident of Los Angeles, Cal. ; Zua, wife of Frank A. Stivers of Ripley; and Mary Agnes, who married Peter G. Powell of Lexington, Ky., and died there Dec. 12, 1905. Mr. Johnston died April 19, 1870, but his wife continued to live on the farm seven miles south of Bucyrus, which she managed with characteristic ability, bringing up her young children and later giving them every advantage of home and collegiate education. Her subsequent marriage to Mr. Monnett, May 30, 1877, has been already recorded. This union, though a happy one, was all too short, owing to Mr. Monnett's death some four years later. Mrs. Monnett was well qualified to preside over the most refined household. Though reared amid pioneer scenes and surroundings, she had developed in a high degree an innate strength of character, as an accompaniment to physical beauty and grace, early the art of social conversation and hospitality which made her so interesting up to the very last days of her life. During her later years her home was the center of social interesti The entertainments given there were lavish and elaborate, yet presided over with a refinement that avoided all ostentation and was pervaded with a sincere and genuine hospitality. The elegant house sheltered many noted guests who were alike charmed with the gracious manners and pleasing personality of their hostess. A broad reader and careful thinker, Mrs. Monnett was a gifted conversationalist and her views on public questions were valuable. At her last birthday, Nov. 23, 191 1, she entertained a number of friends at dinner, presiding at the table with a graciousness that made the occasion a delightful one to all present. A little more than five weeks later, on December 31st, 191 1, she died after litle more than a week's illness, at the age of 80 years, one month and eight days, her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Stivers, of Ripley, administering to her as she slipped away on the sea of eternity. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. Frank Smith, and her burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

worthy enterprises. She also took a leading part in many successful campaigns for the improvement of Bucyrus. Her life was one of help for others, her counsel and judgment were freely given when called for and her purse was ever open to help along a good cause. Time dealt kindly with her, her eighty years of life and many years of exceptional cares and responsibilities had not darkened her view of her surroundings or detracted from her interest in others. She had a broad conception of duty and was strong in her ability to encounter and overcome obstacles. Her life was an inspiration to all who knew her and her death brought sadness to all. It will be long ere her memory shall pass away, and still longer before her influence for good and the effect of her works shall cease to be visible in the community of which she was so bright an ornament, and so strong a stay.

HENRY D. E. JOHNSTON, the first husband of Mrs. Jane Monnett, subject of the preceding sketch, was born in Lycoming county, Pa., August 8, 1825, a son of Thomas F. and Martha L. (Walton) Johnston. His father, Thomas F. Johnston, was born in the same county, Feb. 3, 1800, and was an only child, his parents coming to Pennsylvania from Ireland. Thomas F. learned the cabinet making business. On Sept. 20, 1823, he married Martha L. Walton, whose parents came from England. After his marriage Mr. Johnston continued in the business of cabinet making until October, 1825, when he started for Ohio one morning with a four horse covered wagon. Besides Mr. Johnston and his wife and their infant son, Henry, the party included Benjamin Warner, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Johnston, with his wife and one child. Their objective point was Dallas township, where George Walton, a brother of Mrs. Johnston, had located in 1823. After three weeks difificult travelling they reached the eastern part of the state, where, on account of the condition of the roads, and also because Mr. Johnston took sick, they were obliged to halt. Here they remained until the spring, when they resumed their journev. finally reaching the plain in Dallas township, where the wagon became so badly mired that they left it and proceeded to the Walton cabin partly on foot, the women and children riding the horses. The wagon was rescued the following day. A few days later the party started west, avoiding the swamps as much as possible, and turning north on the Claridon road (later the Sandusky pike), came to Bucyrus, where Mr. Johnston decided to remain and establish business at his trade as a cabinet maker. The town then consisted of a few log cabins surrounded with water up to the steps. They stopped at Bishop Merriman's store, which looked very like a river boat anchored in the water. Wild ducks were plentiful and also deer and the woods were well supplied with wolves. Moving into an abandoned cabin, Mr. Johnston began looking up his cabinet-making business and found that, with woods everywhere, it would be impossible to get a piece of lumber dry enough to work up, so he determined to move to Colto work up, so he determined to move to Columbus. His neighbors, however, entreated him to remain, Benjamin Warner promising him a forty acre farm in Whetstone township, it being a part of what is now the Jacob Hurr farm. This offer he accepted on the understanding that he could raise wheat on the farm.. He succeeded in raising the wheat, but the difficulty of getting it ground and the impure water, which caused much sickness in his family, prompted him in 1829 to remove to Findlay, where they promptly* elected him county auditor, with a salary of $75 a year. After one term in office, however, he moved back to Crawford, this time settling in Dallas township, where the water was somewhat better. He now devoted his attention to stock raising, in which he was very successful, at one time having as many as 6,000 head. At the time of his death, Nov. i, 1862, he had about 1,300 acres of land. After his death, and even before, his sons, Henry D. E. and G. E., carried on the stock business, prospering as had their father before them.

Henry D. Johnston was born in Lycoming county. Pa., Aug. 8, 1825, and came with his parents to Crawford county when but an infant. On May 6, 1857, he married Jane Ludwig, youngest child of Samuel Ludwig. After his marriage he continued farming and stock raising in Dallas township until 18'^g when he came to Bucyrus. Here he devoted his attention exclusively to the stock trade for three years, when, on the death of his father, he re- turned to the farm in Dallas township, continuing in business there until his death on April 19, 1870. At the time of his death the father left his wife and daughters about 515 acres of land and other property.

SENATE A. PUGH, who was appointed postmaster at New Washington, O., Feb. i, 191 1, and a member of one of the old and patriotic families of Crawford county, C, was born in Cranberry township, Crawford county, two miles east and one mile north of New Washington, Jan. 15, 1883. He is a son of Moses and Martha (Johnston) Pugh.

Moses Pugh was born in Lykens township, Crawford county, and there attended the district schools and helped his father clear up the farm until the age of 17 years, when he left home and enlisted as a soldier in Co. H, 55th O. Vol. Inf., and remained in the army all through the Civil War, although so severely wounded that he lost his right leg. On three different occasions he was promoted on account of unusual bravery and when he was honorably discharged and mustered out he was second lieutenant of his company. He returned home and cleared up a farm of eighty acres in Cranberry township, south of Cranberry Chapel. He now owns 76 acres in Cranberry township. He is a valued member of the G. A. R. -at New Washington. He married in Crawford county and five of his six children survive.

Senate A. Pugh attended the Cranberry township schools and the New Washington High School, graduated from Oberlin Business College, and afterward taught school for eight months at Auburn Center. For three years he engaged in farming two and one-half miles south of New Washington, where he owns 160 acres of land which he has under rental, it formerly being owned by John Remmle but Mr. Pugh has done the most of the improving. He is a stockholder in the Cranberry Home Nursery Company of New Washington and has resided in the city ever since his marriage and since March 20, 1911, has been postmaster.

Mr. Pugh was married to Miss Hazel Casner, who was born in Seneca county, O., a daughter of William and Ella Casner. Politically he is stanch in his adherence to the

SIMON MATHIAS HEINLEN, whose fine farm of 84 acres lies in Bucyrus township, Crawford county, O., is a native of this township, born June 3, 1853, and is a son of Mathias and Elizabeth (Bickle) Heinlen.

Mathias Heinlen and wife were both born in Germany and came young to Crawford county and married here, spent their lives in Bucfyrus township and now rest in the old cemetery at Nevada. They were good and virtuous people, members of the Lutheran church. It is said that no call for help in their neighborhood was ever disregarded by them and on their farm friends and strangers found a hospitable, German welcome. They had the following children : Elizabeth, who is the wife of A. E. Bolinger; John, Simon Mathias; Samuel; Frank; Matilda, who was twice married, first to Harry Ochse, and second to James Johnston; Magdalena, who is the wife of Byron Kent; and Lucinda, who is the wife of Smith Murphy.

Simon Mathias Heinlen has spent his life in Crawford county, a part of the time living in Bucyrus township and a part in Tod township. He has followed farming and stock raising ever since his school days ended, and has brought his land to a high state of cultivation. On Dec. 31, 1889, he was married to Miss Jennie McConnell. Her parents, Alexander and Leanna (Wortman) McConnell, are both deceased. They were born in Belmont county, O., and after marriage settled on a farm in Wyandot county. Mrs. Heinlen is a granddaughter of Isaac Wortman, who served in the War of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. McConnell had the following children: Nettie, deceased, who married Josh Henry of Michigan ; Rachel, who married John McAllister; Newton, Jennie, who is the wife of Mr. Heinlen; and Elmer. Two daughters and one son have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Heinlen: Edith E., Ethel V. and Herman M. The family attends the Martin Luther church. In his political views Mr. Heinlen, like his late father, is a Democrat. Since settling on his present farm he has accepted no public office but served two terms as assessor while residing in Todd township. He is one of the well known and repre-

L. J. Linn

L. J. LINN, whose substantial improvements and fine buildings add greatly to the value of his beautiful farm of 355 acres, which lies six miles north of Bucyrus, O., in a well irrigated and fertile part of Holmes township, Crawford county, was born in this township, in November, 1858, and is a son of William and Leah (Fralick) Linn.

William Linn is one of the venerable and highly esteemed residents of Holmes township, in which he has spent a useful life. His occupation has been farming and he found success and contentment in caring for his fields and flocks. He married Leah Fralick, who also survives, and seven of their children, as follows : W. G., who lives at Bucyrus ; and L. J., Mrs. Alice James, Mrs. Lucy Spore, Mrs. Melissa Brownshall, Mrs. Laura Heileman, and Mrs. Clara Sawyer. The Linn family is one of the oldest in Crawford county and early pioneers in Holmes township.

L. J. Linn had the best educational advantages the common schools offered in his boyhood and afterward he engaged in farming. For the past 30 years he has resided on his present farm, which he devotes to stock raising and general agriculture. He has erected such substantial and attractive buildings that favorable comment is made by passing visitors, while they add greatly to the general appearance of the neigborhood and satisfy a local pride. He has always been an enterprising and progressive man and takes a just pleasure in the ownership of such desirable property.

Mr. Linn married Miss Lizzie Heileman and they have three children : Roy, Jay and Vella. The eldest son is a farmer in Holmes township. He married here Miss Laura Ditty and they have two children : Leslie and Pearson.. Jay, the second son, owns a farm adjoining that of his father. He married Miss Alta Lust and they have two sons: Marvin John and Dorsey. Vella is the wife of Minor Schiefer and they have one son, Ivan. In politics Mr. Linn and sons are Republicans. The family belongs to the Evangelical church at Brokensword. As a recreation, Mr. Linn enjoys hunting and although he has never visited game regions in other lands he has pretty well covered those in his own country and has trophies won from Maine to California, by his trusty Winchester. He has visited states from Maine to California and has seen much of the country in his travels.

Several years ago - in 1904 - Mr. Linn took his entire family to the St. Louis Exposition, and then continued his tour to the West, looking up the early settlers, who had left Crawford county in the years that have passed to make their homes beyond the Mississippi. In Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, California, and other of the western states, he met many of those who had been associated with him in his youthful days in the development of his native county of Crawford, and with them, during his six month's trip, he exchanged many interesting reminiscences.

HENRY C. SARGEL,* who enjoys the distinction of being the oldest department head connected with the Toledo & Ohio Central railway shops, located at Bucyrus, O., is the efficient foreman of the immense blacksmith shops here having been advanced to his present position in 1893, after years of faithful service. He was born in Marion county O., March 16, 1853.

The parents of Mr. Sargel were natives of Bavaria, Germany, and when they came to America settled at Marion, O., where the father died. The mother, now 88 years of age, resides with a son in Crawford county. The family is of the German Lutheran faith. Of the seven children, four are deceased : Peter, Louise, Elizabeth and John. The survivors are : Henry C, Erhart and Jacob.

Henry C. Sargel was reared at Marion, O., attended school there and when old enough for railroad service, entered the employ of the Erie railroad and learned the blacksmith trade in the Erie shops. In 1881 he came to Bucyrus to work in the shops of the Toledo & Ohio Central railroad and his skill and dexterity soon won him advancement and, as mentioned, he was made foreman of his department 19 years ago. In everything pertaining to the blacksmith work of this road he is an authority and he is very highly estimated by the company. He has been a careful, prudent man and at times has made property investments and owns a beautiful residence at No. 428 Gallon street, Bucyrus.

Louise C. Gerhart, who was born in Pennsylvania, Sept. 19, 1858, and in the same year was brought to Galion, O., "by her parents, Angus an4 Catherine (Kline) Gerhart. In that city Mr. Gerhart was a mechanic in the shops of the Big Four railroad, in earlier years being a cooper. He was born Sept. 26, 1830, and his wife in 1836, and they both survive and are respected and esteemed residents of Gallon. They have been almost lifelong members of the German Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Sargel have had the following children : Otho Orlando, who died at the age of three and one-half years; Edward Arthur, who lives at home and is a postal clerk on the Pennsylvania railroad; C. Irene, who is the wife of Carl Bechtel, residing at Bucyrus ; and Roy Alonzo, who is a machinist with the Big Four railroad, at Bellefontaine, O. Mr. and Mrs. Sargel are members of the German Lutheran church. He belongs to the beneficiary order of Royal Arcanum, at Bucyrus.

JOHN EDWARD HOPLEY, second son of John Prat and Georgianna Rochester Hopley, was born near Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky, August 25, 1850. His mother, writing to a sister when he was eleven months old said, "John Eddie has eyes as blue as the sky and as bright as the stars ; he likes to play with books and is only quiet when looking at the pictures." This early love of books continued through life; he not only owns a large library but with a retentive memory possesses a knowledge of its contents.

His parents returned north, to Logan, Ohio ; then to Bucyrus when he was six years old, his father being superintendent of the schools at both places. He attended the Bucyrus schools until the fall of 1867, when, his father having purchased the Bucyrus Journal, he left school and learned the printing business in his father's office. He read law with Hon. Jacob Scroggs, and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He spent several years in New York at the printing business and in 1883 returned to Bucyrus and was associated with his father on the Journal. On October 17, 1887, he started the Evening Telegraph. He was attracted to politics early in life, as his home was a centre of political activity, and before he was of age he was mapping out plans, with his father, by which majorities might be achieved. He was one of the organizers of the League of Republican Clubs in the State, as well as the- Associated Ohio Dailies ; was State Central Committeeman for four years. In 1894 he managed the campaign which resulted in the election of Hon. S. R. Harris to Congress, and he was that gentleman's private secretary for two years at Washington; in 1895 he took charge of the campaign which resulted in the nomination of Hon. Frank S. Monnette for Attorney General. In 1897 he took an active hand in the exciting campaign which resulted in the election of Hon. M. A. Hanna to the United States Senate, visiting every close legislative district in the state. In 1898 he was appointed by President McKinley as United States Consul to Southampton, England, and five years later was promoted to the Consulate at Montevideo, South America. His parents both died in 1904, and in 1905 he returned to Bucyrus to succeed his father as president of the Hopley Printing Company, and editor of the Journal and Telegraph. In 19 12 he was nominatsd by the State Convention as one of the electors at large on the Republican ticket.

His consular service made him an extensive traveler; he has crossed the ocean fifteen times. He possesses many souvenirs of his foreign travels, among them valued testimonials given him in recognition of faithful and popular service, his first consular commission, bearing the signature of William McKinley and its acceptance, signed "Victoria R." He is a lover of politics, poetry and romance, Joan of Arc and Napoleon being his favorite characters in history. His amusements are "whist" and puzzles. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity and the Eastern Star ; also of the Elks, being the first exalted ruler of the present lodge. He was never married but resides at the home- - stead which has been his home for fifty-six years. He values friends above money, and his wealth is in his friendships. In June, 191 1, he was engaged to write the History of Crawford County, and for over a year he has devoted his entire time to the work. The result of his research and labor are presented in this volume.

Crawford county, O., owns a finely improved farm containing 105 acres, on which he has resided for some years. He was born in Crawford county, O., and is the only child born to his parents, who were Dr. Uriah and Melissa (Jones) Tupps.

The father of Mr. Tupps was a physician and was widely known. He lived in Chatfield township, until his death and was survived by his widow. Dr. Tupps had one brother and one sister: Jaconiah, who lives in Whetstone township; and Mrs. Campbell, who is now deceased.

T. T. Tupps attended the district schools and remained on the home farm until he was 14 years of age, when he learned the house painting trade, which he follows in connection with farming. After purchasing his present farm he put in many improvements and built a very handsome residence.

Mr. Tupps married Miss Sophia Hildebrand, a daughter of John Hildebrand, whose other children were : Solomon, George, Jacob, Emanuel, Christian John and Tillie. To Mr. and Mrs. Tupps the following children were born: Tony R., who married Grace Baird, and lives in Liberty township and has one child. Milliard; Carrie, who died in infancy; Howard, who died at the age of fourteen years; and Idallas and Donald. The family belongs to the German Lutheran church. In politics Mr. Tupps has always given support to the Democratic party and on that ticket he has been, at times, elected to public office and has served satisfactory to all concerned as school director and supervisor.

J. B. ALT, general farmer, successfully operating 160 acres of fine land situated in section 2, Cranberry township, Crawford county, O., devotes considerable attention also to fine stock, having some registered animals. Mr. Alt was born in Cranberry township, Sept. 2, 1865, and is a son of Lewis and Elizabeth (Faeth) Alt.

The parents of Mr. Alt moved from Crawford to Huron county when he was young and he attended school there before the family removed to Seneca county and it was in Reed township, in the latter county, that the father died. The mother continues to reside in the old home in Reed township. They had a family of seven sons and one daughter.

J. B. Alt remained in Seneca county until 1895, having grown up on the home farm, and then came to Cranberry township once more and afterward moved to a farm in Auburn township. Later he determined to return to his native part of the county and in 1902 located on the farm on which he has resided ever since, renting it annually from its owner, Frank Wechter, of New Washington. Mr. Alt is an industrious and experienced farmer and through his practical methods and solid agricultural knowledge, has brought this land to a high state of cultivation and has done much to bring about a raising of the standard of stock in this part of the county.

Mr. Alt was married in Seneca county, O., to Miss Anna L. Hitz, who was born in Michigan, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Hitz, and they have a family of seven children, four daughters and three sons ; Esther, Albert. Edwin, Laura, William, Charlotte and Katherine. Mr. Alt and family are members of the Roman Catholic church and he is identified with the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. He is a quiet, law-abiding man, anxious to work for the good of the community and country at large, but not seeking public office. In his political views he is a Democrat.

DANIEL P. WINCH, a representative citizen and prosperous farmer and stock raiser of Dallas township, Crawford county, O., where he owns 80 acres of well improved land, was born in Marion county, O., Jan. 2, 1864, and is a son of Frederick and Mary (Crissinger) Winch.

Frederick Winch was born in Germany and came to Marion county as a young man and continued to live here and follow agricultural pursuits until his death. He married Mary Crissinger, who was born in Marion county and now resides at Martel, Marion county. They were parents of the following children: Henry, John, Daniel P., James, Charles, Richard, Matilda and Etta, all surviving except James. Matilda is the wife of Charles Dyson, and Etta is the wife of William Kurtz. Frederick Winch and wife were members and liberal supporters of the Reformed church.

Daniel P. Winch obtained a district school education and has always been interested in the public schools of his neighborhood and for eight years served as a school director. His business has been general farming, including the raising of sufficient stock for his own use, and through his intelligent methods and close attention he has been quite successful. In 1901 he settled on his farm in Dallas township, which he purchased from August Linn, and has made many substantial improvements here. On June 18, 1891, Mr. Winch was married to Miss Amanda Stoltz, a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Eckard) Stoltz. The parents of Mrs. Winch were born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio when young. They had the following children born to them : Ella, George, Mary, Amanda, Anna, Ida, John, Matilda, Jay, Clarence, Samuel and Callie, the last named being deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Winch have three children : Edna, who is the wife of Orra Linn; and Ralph D. and Zola Laverne. Mr. Winch and family are members of the Reformed church. In politics he is nominally a Democrat but frequently in casting his vote, relies on his own judgment as to a candidate's fitness for office.

GEORGE NEDOLAST,* who carries on general farming on his well improved 80 acres, situated in section 24, Cranberry township, Crawford county, O., was born in Auburn township, Crawford county, Jan. 6, 1871, and is a son of Thomas and Annie (Wenzelick) Nedolast, natives of Germany.

The father of Mr. Nedolast was born in Germany and came in early manhood to Ohio, where he married Annie ^^^enzelick, who was also a native of Germany. They settled in Cranberry township when this land was in its wild state and not only cleared off this tract but an adjoining one of 80 acres and on both of his farms carried on mixed farming. George Nedolast is the .second born in a family of eight children, the others being: John, who lives south of New Washington; Nicholas, who is a farmer in Cranberry township; Martin, who lives south of New Washington; Peter, who resides in South Cranberry township; Mrs. Lena Raymond, who lives at Barlow, O. ; George, who lives at New Washington; and Joseph, who lives south of New Washington. The father of the above family died at the age of 56 years and his burial was in the Catholic cemetery at New Washington. The mother still lives on the home farm.

Since the ending of his school days, George Nedolast has been engaged in farming and has lived on his present place for about ten years, having had six acres to clear. He married Kate Siska, a daughter of Joseph Siska, and they have four children: Helen, Martin, Gerhart and Annie. Mr. Nedolast is a quiet, industrious, law abiding man, one of good principles and a faithful member of the Catholic church, to which he is a generous contributor. In politics he has always been a Democrat.

BENJAMIN SHEARER, a well known citizen of Bucyrus, O., where he has many interests although is practically retired from active business, was born in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., and is a son of John J. Shearer and a grandson of Michael Shearer.

Michael Shearer, the grandfather, was born in Wertemmberg, Germany and there married Anna Hipp. In 1805 they came to the United States and settled in Lancaster county, Pa., moving from there some years later to Lycoming county, in that state, and in 1834 they came to Whetstone township, Crawford county, purchasing land which is still in the family. Michael Shearer survived his wife and was 75 years of age at time of death.

John J. Shearer was born in Lancaster county. Pa., in 1808, and accompanied his parents to Lycoming county. About 1832 his older brother, Jacob Shearer, ventured as far west as Whetstone township, Crawford county, with his family, and in 1834, John J. Shearer, accompanied by his young wife and his parents, followed the other members of the family to Ohio. The first wife of John J. Shearer died early and he later married Catherine Miller and they lived on a farm of 300 acres, in Dallas township for 16 years. He then sold his farm to his sons and retired to Bucyrus, where he resided until his death, in 1884, having survived his second wife since Jan. I, 1869. She was but 53 years of age at that time but was the mother of six sons and one daughter: Daniel, who died in Idaho, unmarried ; Mary A., who died at the age of nine years ; Samuel, who died when aged ten years ; Isaac, who died in 1907, at the age of 59 years, and was survived by three brothers : David, who is a successful farmer in Whetstone town- ship, and has one son, Samuel C. ; Benjamin; and George, who is a capitalist at Portland, Ore., and has a family of three children : Wallace, Ruby and Alice.

Benjamin Shearer was reared on the farm in Dallas township and attended the -neighborhood schools and also the Bucyrus schools, after which he became a teacher and spent several terms in Dallas township schools as the head where he had once been a pupil. In the course of time he became the owner of 200 acres of the family estate which he later increased by 100 more acres, and continued to reside in Dallas township and carry on general farming and stock raising until 1893, when he came to Bucyrus, where he was more or less interested in public matters and business affairs until 1904, when he practically eased himself of his larger responsibilities. He is a large stockholder and a director in the Second National Bank and in other enterprises and was one of the interested capitalists that secured the installation of the Automatic Telephone Company. In his political views Mr. Shearer is a Democrat and he was a director of the county infirmary from January, 1888, to January, 1894.

Mr. Shearer was married in Marion county, O., to Miss Anna Dawson, who was born, reared and educated in that county, and is a daughter of James and Eve (Miller) Dawson, natives of Ross and Pickaway counties respectively. James Dawson secured his land during the administration of President Jackson and the deed, which was not recorded until many years afterward, bears that executive's name. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson lived in Marion county many years and then moved to Ross county, where he died at the age of 87 and she died later at the home of Mrs. Shearer, aged 86 years. Mr. and Mrs. Shearer have had two children : Mary Ellen, who died at the age of eleven years; and John J., who is a resident of Houston, Tex. He was married in New York to Mildred Faulter and they have three children: DeWitt, Anna Gladys and Floyd. Mr. and Mrs. Shearer are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

she owns a valuable farm of 100 acres, was born in Auburn township, Crawford county, and is a daughter of Peter and Eva (Heartzer) Boblick, and the widow of Frank Heydinger. The parents of Mrs. Heydinger were born in Germany and grew up there and married and afterward came to the United States and settled in Auburn township, Crawford county, O. The father was an industrious and highly respected man. His death occurred in Auburn township, where his widow still lives, on June 24, 1906.

Mrs. Heydinger was carefully reared by her parents who were members of St. Mary's Catholic church, to which she and children belong, and attended the parochial and later the public schools in Auburn township. On Nov. 27, 1895, she was married to Frank Heydinger, who was born May 8, 1865, in Cranberry township, a son of the late John Heydinger. He grew to manhood on his father's farm and obtained a public school education. About the time of marriage, he bought his farm of 100 acres from his father and partly cleared it and made many improvements. He carried on general farming. His political vote was always cast with the Democratic party but he took no great interest in public matters. Mr. Heydinger had a wide circle of friends and his death, which occurred May 19, 191 1, was regretted all over this section. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and was laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery. He left a family of six children, namely : Mary, Anthony, Paul, George, Gertrude and Clara. Mrs. Heydinger continues to reside on her farm, which is situated four and one-half miles northeast of New Washington, and has her land cultivated for her.

EDWARD MILLER, general farmer and stock raiser, who until recently resided on his tract of 115 acres lying in Tod township. Crawford county, O., one-half mile west of Lemert, O., now resides near Chatfield, O., on a tract of 200 acres which he has exchanged for the former. He was born in 1864, on his father's farm two and one-half miles west of Bucyrus, and is a son of Henry and Mary (Kissel) Miller.

of age, when he came to Crawford county and located on a farm of 80 acres west of Bucyrus. In 1870 he moved to the present homestead in Tod township, and the remainder of his Hfe was passed here, his death occurring in his 82d year. He married Mary Kissel, who was also born in Pennsylvania and died in Crawford county, when aged j}^ years. They had eleven children born to them, namely: John C, Samuel, Henry, Mary, Ellen, Elias, Hiram, Rufus, Edward, Grant and Jacob; four of these - Jacob, Samuel, Henry and Mary - being deceased. John C. served three years in Company L, loth Ohio Vol. Cav., and Samuel served 18 months in Company A, 12th Ohio Vol. Cav., during the Civil War.

Edward Miller attended the country schools and assisted his father until he became of age and then spent two years in Missouri. After he returned he married and came then to his present farm, making improvements here which has greatly increased its value and cultivating it in such a way as to make it exceedingly productive.

Mr. Miller married Miss Celia Dolon, a daughter of William Dolon, who is in the stone quarry business, and they have two children: Clarence and Esta, both of whom reside at home. Mr. Miller and family belongs to the Methodist Protestant church at Lemert. In politics he is a Republican. He is an active citizen in taking an interest in public affairs in his neighborhood, but is no seeker for office, his time being fully engaged in looking after his large farm.

JAMES H. GREEN, deceased, for many years was a prominent business man of Gallon, O. He was born at Norton, near Cardington, O., his parents being Aaron and Nancy (Berry) Green.

The Green and Berry families both came very early in Ohio from Pennsylvania. The Berrys settled Berry Hill, which is now a part of Marion, O. After marriage, Aaron and Nancy (Berry) Green began life on a farm near Cardington, O., in Morrow county, and became well known and respected people and leading members of the Protestant Methodist church. They had two sons born to them, James H. and Sanford, the latter of whom has

James H. Green grew to manhood in Morrow county and had such educational advantages as were obtainable at the time, and began to provide for himself as a clerk in a merchant's store at Mt. Gilead, O., and was so engaged when the Civil War broke out. Shortly afterward he enlisted for service, becoming a member of the 47th O. Vol. Inf., an^ remained in the Federal Army for three years, participating in all the hazards to which his command was exposed but escaping capture by the enemy and receiving but one wound which did not seriously incapacitate him.

After the close of the war, Mr. Green returned to Mt. Gilead where he engaged in the mercantile business for a short time and then came to Galion. Here, in 1866, he established the Citizens National Bank, of which he became manager and cashier, and some years lafterward assumed its presidency, subsequently devoting himself entirely to the interests of this financial institution, building it up into a high state of efficiency. Mr. Green was recognized as one of the men of sterling character and honesty and uprightness continues to be associated with his name as his fellow citizens recall him. He was a Republican in his political opinions but was more of a business man than politician. For many years he took pride and interest in his Masonic connections and belonged to the high branch of the fraternitv known as the Mystic Shrine.

At Galion, O., Mr. Green was united in marriage with Miss Leonora Hathaway Mc- Clain, who was born at East Liberty, near Bellefontaine, O., and was brought to Galion when nine years old by her parents, Marcus H. and Lucy (Reed) McClain. Both were born in Ohio of Scotch-Irish parents, were married on Darby Plains, near Milford, and immediately afterward settled at East Liberty. Mr. McCIain engaged there in a general mercantile business and later was connected with business enterprises at Upper Sandusky and Wilmington prior to coming to Galion, in 1869. Here he engaged for many years in the drug business and became a prominent citizen. Dr. McClain still lives at Galion and in spite of his 87 years, is a man of much business ability and continues to be the president of the GaHon Loan 'fend Savings Company, which is an incorporated body with capital of $2,000,000. Dr. McClain is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and in politics is a Republican. Of his children two daughters survive: Mrs. Green and Mary J., who is the wife of Joseph Repine, who resides at Ft. Wayne, Ind.

ALBERT C. SCHAFSTALL, V. S.,* who maintains his office in Mansfield street, New Washington, O., has been engaged in the active practice of his profession here since 1910, one that covers a large territory and includes every branch of veterinary practice. He was born at Donaldson, Pa., Aug. 3, 1886, and is a son of William A. and a grandson of Albert Philip Schafstall.

Albert Philip Schafstall was born in Pennsylvania, of German ancestry, and there married Eliza Minning, and they had four children: Levi and John, both of whom are deceased; William A.; and Minnie, who is the wife of John Haverock. The grandfather of Dr. Schafstall was a leading citizen of Donaldson, where he and wife died, and was a member of the first town council and the first board of health.

WilHam A. Schafstall was a carpenter and practical miner and for a number of years before retiring, was manager of a large mine. He married Elizabeth Long, who was a daughter of Charles and Esther Long, the latter being of English ancestry, and they have four children, namely: Florence, who married Lee Morgan and lives at Lincoln, Pa. ; Albert C, subject of this article; Edith, who married James Kissinger and lives at Lebanon, Pa. ; and Roy, who resides with his parents. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Schafstall is a Republican in politics and for a number of years has been a member of the school board.

Albert S. Schafstall attended the public schools at Tremont, Pa., and after graduating from the High School went to Philadelphia, where he secured a position as meat inspector for the Government and in the meanwhile he did his preparatory studying for entrance in the Ontario Veterinary College, at Toronto, Canada, where he was graduated in 1910. In May of that year he established himself at New Washington, O., and his regular practice covers the territory from Shiloh to Livermore and from Bucyrus to five miles north of Attica, O. He is a member of the Ohio State Veterinary Medical Association and of the Erie Medical Association. He is a well trained man in his school of medicine and keeps thoroughly abreast of the times in all scientific study. In addition to his practice, Dr. Schafstall is a charter member and a director of the Cranberry township nursery. In politics he is independent, while fraternally he belongs to the Knights of the Golden Eagle and to the Sons of America.

A. H. LAUGHBAUM, cashier of the Commercial Savings Bank Company, at Gallon, O., is one of the capable, energetic and public spirited men of this city. He was born in Crawford county, in 1853, ^^^ ^^ ^ ^^^ ^^ Henry and Nancy (Pfeifer) Laughbaum.

Henry Laughbaum was born in 1828, in Richland county, O., and died in Polk township; Crawford county. May 8, 1901. He settled in Polk township as a real pioneer, spending a number of years in the woods, operating saw mills and manufacturing lumber. In 1865 he settled on a 'farm, on which he continued to reside until the close of his life and which is yet the home of his widow. It was their custom for many years to attend services in the United Brethren church at Gallon and Mrs. Laughbaum, although now 80 years of age, still drives in from the farm, three miles distant, every Sunday.

A. H. Laughbaum began to teach school when he was but 15 years of age, having made the most of his rather meager educational opportunities, and for a period covered by 24 years continued as an educator and during this time was twice appointed school examiner. In 1891 he was first elected county clerk, serving afterward for six and one-half years and for two years as assistant to his successor, W. B. Forest. He then became clerk in the Second National Bank of Bucyrus and in 1907 came from there to Gallon, having been elected cashier of the Commercial Savings Bank Company of this place. He is widely known in financial circles and is extremely popular in his relations with the patrons of the bank. Politically a Democrat he has frequently been honored by his party with elections and appointed to office. For two terms he served as president of the city council and has been a member of both the county and executive committees that organize, manage and regulate political movements in the party. A delegate a number of times to county and state conventions, his loyalty to his party and to his friends is proverbial and his advice on party measures is known to have been sound.

The Commercial Savings Bank Company of Gallon, O., was organized in June, 1905, with Mark Cook as president; R. W. Johnston as vice president ; M. A. Curtiss as second vice president; and Frank Stout as teller. Since 1907, A. H. Laughbaum has been cashier and E. B. Beall has been assistant cashier. The report of the condition of the bank issued Feb. 20, 19 1 2, shows a vast amount of business done and that the bank is in a very prosperous condition. The board of directors are men of capital and high standing, as follows : Mark Cook, R. W. Johnston, M. A. Curtiss, C. H. Henkel, W. V. Goshorn, Dr. E. D. Helfrich, C. S. Mooney, J. L. Gugler and Mell B. Talmadge.

In 1874, Mr. Laughbaum was married to Miss B. E. Shumaker, who was born and reared in Crawford county. Her father, John J. Shumaker, was the first white child born in Crawford county, this event taking place in Polk township, April 13, 1828, and he has always lived within one mile of his birthplace. Although 84 years of age he has been kindly treated by Father Time and his stature of six feet and two inches has not been diminished by the weaknesses of old age. His friends and neighbors tell a story that he is too modest to boast of, and that is that one year ago, in one day, he husked fifty bushels of corn, a feat that a much younger busker might justly be proud of. He married Elizabeth Smith, who died in 191 1, aged 80 years. Mr. Shumaker is a member of the Reformed church. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Laughbaum: Malcolm A., Thurman Ray, Gurney Y., Virgy E., and a son that died in infancy. Malcolm A., who was a graduate of the Bucyrus High School and of Oberlin College and president of his class (1901) in the medical department of the Western Reserve College, died in 1904. He was a brilliant young man and apparently had a successful and useful career before him. Thurman Ray is a graduate of Otterbein University, attended the Ohio State University at Columbus and was graduated from Starling Medical College in May, 1910, and is now in active practice at Haysville, O. He married Maude Seamster and they have one son, Malcolm A. Gurney Y. is a graduate of the Northern Ohio University and is a pharmacist with Caldwell and Bloor, at Mansfield, O., Virgy E. is the wife of Charles T. Reid, formerly of Bucyrus and now of Ashland, O. They have two children: Dorothy E. and John Robert. Mr. Laughbaum is a prominent member of the U. B. church at Gallon, being church treasurer and superintendent of the Sunday-school. On three occasions he has been a delegate to the general church conference, once at Fredericktown, Md., four years later, at Topeka, Kans., and in 1908 represented the First United Brethren church at Gallon, at Canton, O. Fraternally he is identified with the Odd Fellows.

MRS. HARRIET ZAEBST, who is widely known in Cranberry township, Crawford county, O., and very highly esteemed, resides on her excellent farm of 78 acres, which lies in section 14, in the western part of this township. She was born in Columbiana county, O., Oct. II, 1839, one of five children born to Joseph and Susann (Firestone) Harmon.

When Harriet Harmon was eight years old her father died in Chatfield township, Crawford county, where the family had been living for four years. The mother was obliged to find homes for the little ones when she was left a widow and when she later married Jeremiah Lloyd, of Mansfield, still left Harriet in the home of the latter's uncle, David Harmon, of Chatfield township. Mrs. Lloyd died in Kaskaskia county, Ind., at the age of 63 years. The child remained in her uncle's family and was taught all manner of housewifely duties but had little opportunity to go to school. On April 3, i860, she was married to Adam Zaebst, who was born on the farm now owned by his widow, a son of John and Margaret (Lantz) Zaebst. After marriage they Hved on this place, the young daughter-in-law assisting to care for her husband's parents until the end of their lives. To Mr. and Mrs. Zaebst the following children were born : Frances, who is the wife of Curtis Brown, residing near New Washington; Aaron, O., who was accidently killed by a railroad train in his 21st year ; John, who married Katherine Huber and lives at New Washington ; William, who married Ada Reiter and lives at Bucyrus; Adam, who married Alvira Gangloff and lives at Akron, O. ; Frank, who married Jennie Gosshorne and lives at Ashtabula, O. ; Ottis, who married Rosa Mough and resides at Ashtabula ; Ruf us, who married Lulu Fultz and lives at Gallon; Nora, who is the wife of Eikes Gable and lives at New Washington, and Fred E., who manages the home farm and is in the third generation to occupy it, and who married Clara Kessler.

Mr. and Mrs. Zaebst passed many happy years together on this old farm, carrying on its industries, rearing their children and offering pleasant hospitality to many friends. Here Mr. Zaebst died in his 66th year and his burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, he having been a member of that church. He was a quiet, home-loving man, careful about his business affairs and a good neighbor as well as kind husband and father. He believed in the principles of the Democratic party and voted with that organization. Mrs. Zaebst is a member of the German Lutheran church. She has witnessed many changes take place in this part of the country and can recall interesting events that have come under her own notice.

PETER BOEHM, furniture dealer and undertaker, a member of the well known firm of Roister & Boehm, at Gallon, O., is one of this city's most respected citizens. He was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1845, and is a son of George and Lizzie M. (Klinger) Boehm.

George Boehm was born in Germany and lost his own father when two years of age but was reared by a kind step-father, became a farmer and died in his native land in 1854, when aged 57 years. He married the daughter of a neighbor, Lizzie M. Klinger, who was born in 1800 and died in 1862. They were members of the State Lutheran church. Their family consisted of seven sons and one daughter, and the daughter and three of the sons came to the United States. Of these, two sons survive, Peter and Henry, both being successful business men of Gallon and fathers of families.

Peter Boehm grew to manhood in his native province and then fulfilled the law of his country by serving three years as a soldier and then learned the cabinet making trade, working afterward as a journeyman. He then determined to come to the United States, Gallon, O., being the point where he proposed to enter into business. He crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the ship Vera Cruz, and was landed at New York. Mr. Boehm secured passage to Gallon on a coal train and gives some idea of its velocity when he tells in an amusing style, how he and other passengers could jump off the car as it passed cherry orchards, gather some fruit and then catch up with the train by a little speeding. It was fortunate that the fruit could be so obtained as there was little food to be secured and he paid as much as sixty-five cents for a loaf of bread.

After reaching Gallon, Mr. Boehm worked as a journeyman cabinet maker for some years, for seven years was employed as a general carpenter, and for two years engaged as carpenter contractor. In 1882 he formed his present partnership with Henry Roister and the firm has been continued ever since and as a business house is stable and reliable in every way. In his political views he is a Democrat.

Mr. Boehm was married (first) at Gallon, to Miss Elizabeth Muth, who was born in this city in 1853 and died in 1880, the mother of three children, namely: Anna, who is the wife of William Karg, residing at Shelby, O., and has one daughter, Laura; Katie, who is the wife of William Sickles, of Gallon, and has four children - Lillian, Wallace, Magdaline and Elizabeth; and Hammond, who died at the age of twenty-five years. Mr. Boehm was married (second) in September, 1882, to Miss Felecedas Bohl, who was born Feb. 21, 1853, at Gallon, a daughter of Henry and Felecedas Bohl. The parents of Mrs. Boehm were born and educated at Baden Baden, Germany, where they married when they reached mature age. They joined others, friends and kindred, who were emigrating to America. Among the articles they brought with them was a comfortably filled hay wagon and this supplied them with a clean bed during the long voyage, and after landing at the port of New York they still found further use for it. Securing an ox-team they attached the same to the hay wagon and started on their slow way to Gallon, O. It took some weeks to make the overland journey but it was comfortably accomplished, camps being made on the way as occasion or inclination demanded. This quiet journey over the country gave them a better knowledge of its topography than was ever afterward afforded them, for Mr. Bohl soon bought a tract of wild land and for years afterward the clearing and cultivating of this land and the rearing of their children centered their lives in one place. On their old farm now is situated a part of the Gallon Protestant Cemetery. Here Henry Bohl and wife died, she in March, 1889, aged '^y years, and he four years later, in his 8ist year. They were among the founders of the German Lutheran church at Gallon. Mr. and Mrs. Boehm have two children: Carl and Minnie. The former was born May 13, 1888, attended the public schools and later the Barnes Sanitary Science and Embalming School, at Chicago, 111., securing his license from this institution. He resides at home. The daughter, Minnie, is the wife of Harry Albright, who is pay roll clerk for the Erie Railroad at Gallon. Mr. and Mrs. Boehm with their children, belong to the German Lutheran church.

J. F. SPONSELLER, who carries on mixed farming in sections 11 and 14, Cranberry township, Crawford county, O., where he owns 120 acres of valuable land, resides in the former section, his residence standing threefourth miles west of the center of New Washington, O. He was born in Seneca county, O., Oct. 21, 1865, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Kirgis) Sponseller.

John Sponseller and wife were born in Seneca county. He followed farming for some years but his death occurred at the early age of '^,2) and his burial was in the Lutheran cemetery in Chatfield township. His widow

J. F. Sponseller was 12 years old when he came to Crawford county and has remained here until the present and has always followed an agricultural life. He bought his farm from the heirs of old residents, a part being known as the R. Smith farm and the others as the Swope and Adam High farms. Under Mr. Sponseller's methods of cultivation all the land has been made very productive and he raises cattle, sheep and hogs and grows grain and hay.

Mr. Sponseller married Miss Emma Ott, who was born at New Washington, a daughter of Gotfried and Caroline Ott and they have one son, Floyd R., who is attending college at Columbus. In politics, Mrs. Sponseller is a Democrat. He is a leading citizen of his township, interested in all that concerns its welfare and for ten years has been a member of the village school board.

FRANCIS M. SCHRECK,* lumber manufacturer and dealer, with sawmill located at Frederick, Knox county, O., is well known in the lumber industry all through this section of Ohio, having been interested in Knox, Crawford and Morrow counties for 22 years. He was born at Olentangy, O., Nov. 11, 1854, and is a son of David and Belinda (Sherer) Schreck.

David Schreck was born in 1829, in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio with his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Schreck. The family located first at Bucyrus and later purchased an unimproved tract of land in Whetstone township, Crawford county. Andrew Schreck and wife both died in Ohio. They were members of the Lutheran church. David Schreck assisted his father on the place in Whetstone township. He married Belinda Sherer, who was born in 1832, in Crawford county, O., a daughter of John and Sarah (Keiffer) Sherer. She died at the age of 58 years but Mr. Schreck lived into his 73d year. He was a farmer and also a veterinary surgeon. They were members of the Lutheran church. They had eleven children born to them, six sons and five daughters, and nine of these grew to maturity and married and eight yet survive.

Francis M. Schreck started to work in a sawmill after his school days were past and has been a lumber manufacturer since 1890, and prior to locating at Frederick, operated for a time at Mt. Gilead, in Morrow county, but for 27 years has maintained his home at Galion, where he is a representative and respected citizen.

Mr. Schreck was married at Galion to Miss Anna Rorick, who was born at Winchester, O., Feb. 12, 1854, and they have had the following children: an infant that died unnamed; Lillian, who is the wife of Charles Kinson, a farmer in Morrow county; Leslie, a sawmill operator, who resides at Mt. Gilead and has a family of one son and two daughters; Rosa, who died when aged one year; Pearley, who died at the age of four years; Toney, who is the wife of Clifford Lacy, who is in the real estate business at Shelby, O., and has one daughter Bertha, who is the wife of Roy Snyder, and has one daughter, and resides at Shelby; and Irvin, who operates his father's fine farm of 240 acres, situated in Morrow county, one of the best farms in Washington township. Mr. Schreck and family belong to the Martin Lutheran church and he and his sons vote with the Republican party.

PHILLIP W. COYER, whose finely improved farms of 116 acres and 81 acres of productive land lie in Vernon township, Crawford county, O., four and one-half miles northeast of Crestline, is a leading citizen of this section, prominent in agricultural, political and chiu-ch circles. He was born in Crawford county in i860, and is a son of Paul and Sarah (Beach) Coyer.

The parents of Mr. Coyer were also born in Crawford county, the father in 1838 and the mother in 1840. Farming was the occupation of Paul Coyer throughout life. His family consisted of five children; Phillip W., subject of this sketch; Henry, who lived on the home farm until his death, Feb. 17, 1910, married Maggie Mink; Frederick, who lives in Vernon township, married Lizzie Heckler; Lavina, who lives at Crestline, married David Bloom ; and Louisa, who is the wife of Henry Fisher, lives in Vernon township.

until he was 22 years of age, after which, for one year, he worked by the month for other farmers, then married and came to the present farm which then contained 116 acres. He has since purchased a farm of 81 acres and now has two of the best farms in all this section of Crawford county. He is progressive and enterprising, has made many improvements including the erection of a fine residence and two substantial barns, and carries on all his undertakings with a large measure of success.

Mr. Coyer was married to Miss Caroline Fisher, a daughter of Louis and Barbara (Bauer) Fisher, and they have four children: Lizzie, who is the wife of Roy Heckler and lives at Crestline; Edna, who is the wife of Frank Bilsing, and lives two miles east of Galion; and Mada and Esther who reside at home. Mrs. Coyer has the following brothers and sisters : John, Adam, Louis, Henry, William, Catherine, Anna and Elizabeth and one half sister, Mrs. Margaret Snyder. Mr. Coyer and family are members of the Luthean church, of which he has long been a trustee and is a deacon in the same. In politics he is a Democrat and on numerous occasions has been elected to local offices and has served with efficiency as road supervisor and as township trustee.

JEFFERSON MARQUART, who is serving in his second term as township trustee of Cranberry township, Crawford county, O., is one of the leading citizens of this section and a member of an old Ohio family. He was born in Cranberry township, Crawford county, Oct. 4, 1858, and is- a son of Michael and Caroline W. (Longyear) Marquart.

Michael Marquart was born in Baden, Germany, April 27, 1 81 7. His parents were Michael and Margaret (Fechter) Marquart, and at the time of death was the only survivor of their five children. The older Michael Marquart and wife spent their entire lives in Germany. He was a farmer by occupation and during the financial panic of 1817 lost his property and afterward worked for wages as a farm hand. The younger Michael remained in his parents' home until 18 years of age, when he apprenticed himself to learn the brick and stone mason trade, and later, believing that he could better his financial condition in the United States, started for America accompanied by a sister. They took passage on a steamer that conveyed them down the River Rhine to Havre-de-Grace, and there embarked on a sailing vessel and were safely landed in New York harbor Aug. 12, 1839, after a voyage of 51 days.

When Michael Marquart reached New York he found his capital had dwindled down to about two dollars but he was fortunate in having made a friend of a fellow passenger who offered him a loan if he would accompany him on to Ohio. Accordingly young Michael and his sister proceeded on their way to Tuscarawas county, 0., where he found work in the ore mines near New Philadelphia and with his first wage he honestly returned the sum he had borrowed from his new found friend. He soon secured work at his trade and found constant employment at one thing or another, providently saving his money, until, when he reached Crawford county he had enough capital with which to buy 69 acres of land in Cranberry township. A log cabin had been erected by the first settler but little clearing had -been done, and that cabin served as his home until 1861, when he erected a substantial farm-house. In 1862 he bought 27 acres adjoining his first purchase and later added 18 additional acres and still later he bought other land : one farm of 'j'j acres and a second one of 80 acres, both in Cranberry township and one of 36 acres in Seneca county. He improved his land, gave it careful tillage and reaped abundant harvests. In 1844 he married Catherine Streile, who was born in Germany and they had five children, the only survivor being Caroline, wife of William Longyear. This wife died in 1854 and in 1855 he married Caroline W. Longyear, who was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, and when 26 years of age accompanied her father, Michael Longyear, to America. Her father died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marquart. Seven children were born to the second union, five of whom are living, namely: August, who is a farmer in Cranberry township ; Jefferson, our subject; George, who lives on the old farm; Wilhelmina, wife of William Beckstine, of Cranberry township; and Emma, wife of Frank Leonhart, of Chatfield township. The mother

In politics Mr. Marquart was a Democrat. He was a member of the German Evangelical Lutheran church, in which he held office for many years, serving as trustee, deacon and elder.

Jefferson Marquart attended the district schools in Cranberry township and after his school days were over engaged in farming and after his first marriage located on his father's Seneca county land, where his wife, Maggie Reidel Marquart, died in 1884. She was born in Chatfield township, Crawford county, a daughter of Conrad Reidel. The only child born to that marriage is deceased. Mr. Marquart was married second, Jan. 2, 1887, to Miss Mary E. Shade, who was born in Seneca county, O., a daughter of William and Anna (Deisler) Shade, and they have one daughter, Rosa A. C, who is the wife of William Long, who is a resident of Cranberry township, living on her father's farm of 80 acres, which lies northeast of town.

Mr. Marquart continued to live in Seneca county for four more months and then moved to Cranberry township settling in its northern part, and now resides on a tract of eleven and one-half acres, which is known as the Andrew Smith farm and lies within the corporate limits of New Washington. He erected the buildings here and has an attractive, modern residence at the end of East Mansfield street. He is a member of the Lutheran church and has served as a member of the church council. In politics he is a Democrat but has never accepted any office except that of school director in Cranberry township, in which he served usefully and conscientiously for six years. He is a stockholder in the New Washington Lumber and Manufacturing Company.

JACOB H. PETRI, a prominent clothing man and merchant tailor, at Galion, O., doing business at No. 133 East Main street, has been identified with commercial affairs here under his own name, for the past 37 years. He was born Sept. 15, 1846, at Holtshossen, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, a son of John and Elizabeth (Yeider) Petri.

in 1855, at the age of 48 years, and the mother when aged "j^, years. They were members of the Lutheran church. The father was a small farmer. Of their family of six children, four reached maturity but there are only two survivors: Jacob H. and John, the latter still following farming in Germany.

Jacob H. Petri attended the German schools until he was 14 years of age and then became apprenticed to a tailor and continued working at that trade until 1866, when he took passage on the steamer America, for the United States. He was safely landed at Castle Garden, New York City, and from there came to Ohio, in the city of Cleveland finding employment at his trade. One year later he located at Hudson, O., from there going to Akron, where he was employed as a cutter in tailoring establishments. He then came to Gallon and on March i, 1875, started into business here on South Market street, for the first ten years confining himself to merchant tailoring and then adding ready made clothing, hats and caps, and also a general line of seasonable goods to his stock, in 1897 removing to his present excellent location. He is one of the solid, reliable and representative business men of Gallon.

Mr. Petri was married at Akron, O., to Miss Margaretta Byrider, who was born at Akron, and died at Gallon at the age of 55 years. Her parents, John and Elizabeth (Strovel) Byrider came from Bavaria, Germany, to the United States in 1832, settling first at Cleveland and later moving to Akron, where both died in old age. To Mr. and Mrs. Petri the following children were born: Edward William, a business man of Gallon, who married Lillie Miller, a daughter of Herman F. Miller, of Bucyrus, and has one son, Kenneth Miller, a bright boy of five years; Otto G., who is associated with his father and is an expert cutter, and who married Louisa Crowley of Galion and has one daughter, Elizabeth M. ; Laura E., who resides with her father; Stella Anna, who is the wife of William F. Lauer, a resident of Memphis, Tenn., and has one, daughter, Florence G. ; Florence, who resides at home; and Richard, who died when aged 16 months. Mrs. Petri and family belong to the German Lutheran church. He and sons are all affiliated with the Democratic party, in which he has been an important factor for a number of years. For four years Mr. Petri served on the city council, for six years was a trustee of the township and seven years served as county commissioner. He was one of the organizers of the Galion Building and Loan Association and is yet on its directing board.

REV. JOHN P. KUNNERT, pastor of St. Bernard's Roman Catholic church, at New Washington, O., was born Oct. 2"], 1856, in the grand-duchy of Luxemburg, Germany, and is a son of Henry and Magdalena (Scheurens) Kunnert.

Henry Kunnert lived and died in the province in which he was born, married and reared his children. Both he and wife were faithful Catholics and were good and worthy people. They lived into old age, the father dying in his 76th year and the mother still lives, being in her 85th year. Of their family of seven children, six yet survive although scattered in their homes, one son living in South America.

John P. Kunnert remembers well the old homestead in which he was born and which had been the birthplace of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was of an unusually bright mind in youth and was afforded excellent educational advantages, attending school in Belgium and in France and completing agricultural, commercial and philosophical courses, prior to coming to America to enter a theological seminary at Cleveland, O. After completing his studies there he was appointed pastor of the church at Harrisburg, Stark county, O., where he remained for two and one-half years ; then for one and one-half years was assistant pastor at St. Peter's church at Cleveland, O., when he returned to Harrisburg and remained with the church there from 1890 until 1899. In September of that year he was appointed pastor of St. Bernard's church at New Washington and has continued here ever since.

The church over which Rev. Kunnert presides has a very interesting history. In 1844 about twelve German Catholic families, living in and near New Washington, were detached from St. Stephen's congregation, in Seneca county, and formed into a separate mission, and Father Trawin Brunner was the first priest to visit this now congregation. For nearly two years mass was said in private houses. In 1846 a small frame edifice was erected for church purposes built on land bought May 21, 1846. In these early days the present site of New Washington was covered with swamps and trees and the first priest who passed through here, Rev. F. N. Tchenhens, in 1840, said mass and administered religious consolation in the house of a Mr. Wurst, which stood where the town has since been built. Mass was also said at different times in the house of John Quit. The twelve heads of families who composed the congregation at New Washington were: Peter -Young, John Fortner, Joseph Wurst, Mathew Saehnhoff, John Quit, Timothy McCarthy, Casper Dellos, Nicholas Kiefer, Peter Mueller, Mathew Kramer, Peter Gonlong and Benedict Uhl. They bought a lot from Mr. Meier, for the sum of thirteen dollars and in 1842 hewed the timber for the first St. Bernard church and the first church was built in 1843 by B. Pratt, he receiving one hundred dollars for framing it. In the next year it was roofed and by 1845 the little church was completed and stood as a record of Catholic zeal.

In 1844 the Right Reverend Bishop Purcell paid his first episcopal visit and in 1850, the Right Reverend Bishop Rappe visited the place for the first time. The congregation had made preparations to give their bishop a formal welcome but he had anticipated them and was at the church before they started to meet him. During his visit he baptized Margaret, daughter of Peter Young, who at present is a Sister in the Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, at Cleveland, O. Almost immediately plans were made for the establishing of a school in connection with the church, for this congregation has always been an intelligent one and school sessions were held in the church building until 1852. Among the priests who visited and remained with the congregation for a time were the following clergy. Rev. F. S. Brunner came May 27, 1844, and remained until June, 1845. Rev. John Wittmer came in 1847. In 1848 came Rev. John Van Benbrock, and in 1852, Rev. Kreusch, who left May 27, 1852. From that time until Oct. 14, 1852, the mission was visited by Rev. Willibald Willi and from then until his return in the same year, it was visited by Rev. P. A. Capeda. Also, between 1841 and 1856 the following priests are mentioned in the church annals as having attended the New Washington congregation: Rev. August Berger, Rev. Sebastian Ganter. Rev. Clement Sweitzer, Rev. John Albright, Rev. Andrew Heibstridt, Rev. Nicholas Gales, Rev. Willibald Willi, from Thompson, and Rev. Peter Kruesch, from Shelby settlement. In May, 1856, Rev. Peter Wilhelmy succeeded and in the same year. Rev. Rochus Schnely became pastor. From December, 1856, until Oct. 4, 1857, Rev. Erhardt Glueck attended the congregation, the three last named priests coming from Thompson, O.

The first resident pastor of St. Bernard was Rev. Andrews Dambach and he served from Dec. 7, 1859, until May 9, 1865. He, like all the priests who had preceded him, with two exceptions, was a Sanquinist Father. Rev. M. Becker was the next resident pastor and he served from July 24, 1865, to June, 1881. Almost immediately after taking charge he began taking up subscriptions for the building of a new church, which was rendered necessary, as the congregation by this time had far outgrown the first little church which had been erected by such hard work. He sold the old place on March 31, 1868, and bought a fiveacre plat of ground, comprising ten town lots, fronting on Mansfield street, New Washington, paying $1,400 for the same. In the same year the work was started and the bride church was completed by the end of the following year. It is of Gk)thic architecture and its cost approximated $25,000. It was dedicated by Right Reverend Bishop Gilmour, Oct. 19, 1879. Father Becker made many more improvements in the parish before his departure. In June, 1 88 1, he was succeeded by Rev. Lawrence Heiland and it was during his pastorate that an acre of ground was bought for a cemetery and he also improved the church property. In 1886 Rev. John George Vogt became pastor and remained until 1899, in September of which year he was succeeded by Rev. John P. Kunnert.

Father Kunnert has not only continued the work done for St. Bernard by his predecessors but his plans have far outrun them. He has improved every part of the church property.

has put in a beautiful new altar, has enlarged the school buildings and improved the parsonage, and has introduced steam heating and electric lighting. From this congregation a new church at Honey Creek was formed but the present congregation includes 85 families, there are 94 pupils in the parochial school and it is under the care of two Sisters of St. Francis, from Tiffin, O., while Father Kunnert teaches the Bible and catechism. In addition to attending to the spiritual needs and looking after the material welfare of his church here. Father Kunnert developed a church from a mission at New Auburn. He owns a farm at Upper Sandusky and takes interest in seeing good stock through the country.

WILLIAM T. RESCH, senior member of the well known hardware firm of Resch & Casey, at Gallon, O., is a native of this city and has been in the hardware trade since he was 15 years of age. He was born Feb. 3, 1865, and is a son of Adolph and Mary (Purkey) Resch.

Adolph Resch was born in Baden, Germany, in 1837, and was nine years old when he accompanied his parents to America. Early in the forties they became residents of (jalion, O., and here Adolph grew to manhood and learned the tinner's trade, one that he followed for the rest of his life, doing his last bit of work for the firm of Resch & Casey. He was a Democrat in politics, at one time was connected actively with the Odd Fellows and at the time of death, in 1904, was a member of the English Lutheran church. He was married at Gallon to Mary Purkey, who was born in Pennsylvania and when young was brought to Gallon by her parents, Joseph and Margaret (Kern) Purkey. Joseph Purkey was well known in business circles and dealt extensively in horses for the eastern markets. Nine children were born to Adolph Resch and wife, two of whom died young, and all of the seven survivors but one live in Crawford county, and all married with the exception of one son.

After his school days were over, William T. Resch learned his business and is a practical mechanic, entirely qualified as a tinner and plumber and also thoroughly acquainted with the entire hardware business. On April i, 1892, William T. Resch, with his brother, Harry P. Resch and Forest Casey, formed a partnership under the firm style of Resch Bros. & Casey, which continued as such until 1904, when Harry P. Resch withdrew and since then the other partners have conducted the business under its present name. The store is located at No. 123 East Main street and has a 24-foot frontage, with 196 back, running entirely across the lot to the next block, the back part of the building being utilized as a tin shop and warerooms. A heavy stock is carried and the reputation of the firm is so well established that its business continues prosperous year after year.

Mr. Resch was married to Miss Emma Rensch, who was born at Gallon and is a daughter of Henry Rensch, who came to this city from Germany, in the fifties. By trade he was a boilermaker and for many years was in the employ of the railroad companies here. Mr. and Mrs. Resch are members of the English Lutheran church, in which Mr. Resch is a member of the choir, having sung in the church choirs in Gallon since boyhood. Politically he is a Democrat and fraternally is a Mason, Knight of Pythias and Elk.

ADAM F. HIGH, one of the most progressive and successful agriculturists of Crawford county, O., owns 154 acres of fine improved land, situated in section 25, Cranberry township, where he resides and has all the comforts and conveniences of modern life. He was born northwest of New Washington, O., Jan. 12, 1864, and is a son of Michael and a grandson of Adam High, an old and substantial family of this section.