Crawford County, Ohio - Chapter 32: Miscellaneous, 1912 (part 26 of 28)

JAMES A. CASEY,* assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Gallon, O., was born in this city Feb. 3, 1882. His parents were James and Clara (Shumaker) Casey, the former of whom was bom in Crawford county, 0., and the latter in Fairfield county, O. They were married in Gallon. James Casey was a railroad engineer on the Big Four Railroad for 42 years. He served in the Civil War as a non-commissioned officer in Company K, 8ist O. Vol. Inf., and escaped the more deadly perils of war, but was once captured, later, however, making his escape. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea and on the close of the war took part in the Grand Review at Washington, D. C He subsequently resumed his occupation as railroad engineer. He died in Gabon at the age of 69 years, June 27, 1908. He was a Republican in politics and belonged to Dick Morris Post, No. 130, G. A. R. His wife died here July 27, 1911. She came to Gallon as a child with her parents, Joseph and Susan (Felton) Shumaker, who later died here when quite advanced in years. They were farmers by occupation. Mrs. James Casey was 52 years old at the time of her death. They were the parents of five children, all of whom are now living. They are as follows : Forest, who is a member of the firm of Rush & Casey, is married and has children. Susan A. was educated in the Gallon schools and is residing at home. James is the subject of this sketch and will be further mentioned herein. Mary is the wife of John C. Wigg and they reside at Morgan Park, 111., where Mr. Wigg has been commandant of the Morgan Park Military Academy for some four years. They have two children - ^James and Robert. Lloyd Atwell, who was educated in the Gallon schools, is now in the employ of the Eastern Ohio Gas Company, in the clerical department. He is unmarried.

James E. Casey was graduated from the Gallon high school in the class of 1900. He then obtained a position as clerk in the hardware store of Resch & Casey. In 1902 he entered the First National Bank as teller, becoming assistant cashier in January, 191 1, in which capacity he has proved himself a capable man. He is also secretary and treasurer of the McCoy-Raviland Company, confectionary manufacturers, having been one of the organizers of this company. He is a Blue Lodge Mason and belongs also to the Knights of Pythias and the Elks, having been secretary of the last mentioned lodge since its organization. He is unmarried.

EDELBERT A. BRYAN, one of the representative business men of Gallon, O., who is proprietor, with his wife, of the Bryan Coal Company of this city, with quarters on the Big Four Railroads and South Market street, was born in Polk, Ashland county, O., June 21, 1850 and belongs to one of the old and solid families of this state. The record of the Bryan family is as follows :

"John Bryan was born Oct. 18, 1777, nothing being known of his parents, except that they were probably of English stock and that they came from West Virginia to Ohio. John Bryan was married on Sept. 22, 1801, to Rachel Younger Mackrill, who was born Aug 17, 1 781, where, not known. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Younger) Mackrill, who were married Feb. 16, 1754. He was born Feb. 16, 1730, and she was born Jan. 12, 1737. Their children were: Ruth, born near Lancaster, O., Sept. 12, 1802; Shadrach, born Sept. 14, 1804; John S., born April 19, 1809; Silas A., born May 28, 1812; Caleb, born June 25, 18 14; and Calvin, who was born July 28, 18 17, in Mohican township, Ashland county, the parents having removed from Fairfield county to Ashland county in 181 5. They remained in Mohican township until 1824 and then moved to Jackson township, settling on a tract of land on which the village of Polk is built. They cleared up enough of the land to do considerable farming, but much work had to be done before the ground was in condition to raise crops. The father and mother were members of the Methodist Episcopal church and were devoted to its interests, their home being always open to traveling preachers of that faith who came into the neighborhood. The only daughter, Ruth, married William Millington but they had no children. They lived until Mr. Millington's death, at Ashland, O., where he was engaged in the drug business. She remained a widow and for some years previous to her death, lived with relatives at Polk, O.

"Shadrach Bryan, father of Edelbert A. Bryan, was reared on the home farm and his early life was not one of ease, but a life of many hardships and constant toil. His school privileges were very limited, one term of school being all he was permitted to attend, during which he managed to complete Green's Arithmetic and to secure enough learning, with what he had acquired at home and what he gained afterward, to teach several terms of school. Of course the demands made on a teacher in those days are not to be compared to the present, but, if he had had the educational advantages of the present, he would have been an intellectual giant. His especial delight was mathematics, and at the age of 80 years he was more proficient in this branch than any of his children, although some of them had taught school. He had an analytical mind and loved to debate, and for several years was a member of the literary societies of the neighborhood. In appearance he was a well built man, measured six feet and one inch in height and weighed about 220 pounds. His muscles were well developed and he was strong and active, had a well formed head and a good-looking face.

On June 9, 1829, Shadrach Bryan married Persis Goff. They were both Christians and when they began housekeeping they established the family altar the first day and kept it up as long as they lived. They were membei's of the Methodist Episcopal church and their home was headquarters for the circuit preachers who came to hold meetings. Shadrach was one of the leading men in the. local church and for a good many years held a local preacher's license and also served as recording steward of the Circuit for several years. In politics he was a Republican and during the fifties and sixties, during the fierce anti-slavery agitation, was the leading Republican in his township. His party being in the minority, was held in contempt by the Democrats. He was fearless and outspoken in the cause of abolition and was often bitterly reproached for his attitude. His last vote was cast with the Prohibition party, in 1886."

The children born to Shadrach Bryan and wife, were the following: Rachel, March 29, 1830, who died without issue in 1900, was the widow of Dr. Campbell who for several years was a prominent physician of Gallon; Myra, born December 10, 1831, was a school teacher for many years, married Samuel Elliott of Edinburg, Portage county, a railroad contractor, and later a farmer. He died in 1889. Mrs. Elliott moved to Gallon in the same year and died there in 1907, without children. For several years Mrs. Elliott was a member of the Bryan Coal Company. Abner G., born December 15, 1835, who died without decendants, in 1902, was a member of McKinley's Regimental band for three years during the Civil war, after which he entered the service of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad as fireman, and in due time was promoted to the position of engineer, which he held for eighteen years. In 1879 he left the road and formed a partnership with his brother, E. A. Bryan and went into the coal and builders' supply business. Abner G. was a resident of Gallon for thirty-seven years, most of which he was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Martha, who is the wife of Alvin Beymer, of Warren county, Iowa, was born May 5, 1838, they have three living children, two being now deceased. Charles H., born March 20, 1840, who served in the Civil war, was connected a good many years with the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad, and was for several years a member of the Bryan

Coal Company, but is now retired; has lived in Gallon for about forty years. Irena and Benson, both died young. Sarah A., born June 26, 1854, is the wife of William Sloane of Gallon; they have been residents for about forty years. They have three sons, Ralph C, Supervisor of Music in the public schools of Sullivan, Indiana; Hugh L., telegraph operator for the Big Four Railroad at Gallon; Clinton B., employed by the American Express Company at Gallon.

"Abner Goff, the maternal grandfather of Mr. Bryan of this record, was born November 4, 1782, in Rutland county, Vt, a son of Daniel and Elizabeth Goff, Scotch people. On June 4, 1800 he married Patty Hudson. In 1813, with his family and his brother, Christopher and his family, they left Vermont in covered wagons, for Ohio and in their journey to Licking county they passed through Wheeling, Pittsburgh and Zanesville. The brothers purchased, each, 100 acres of forest land near what is now the village of St. Louisville, of William Stanberry, also a native of Vermont, . who owned a strip of land about fifteen miles long between Newark and Utica. Abner Goff was an itinerant preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church and in his early ministry traveled a six weeks circuit which covered several counties, his children in the meanwhile, clearing and cultivating the land. He lived to be seventy-five years old, and during his long life of useful self-sacrifice, accomplished a great amount of good. His wife, Patty Hudson, was an admirable woman in every way. She was born at Boston, Mass., November 9, 1782, and had two brothers and one sister, one of the former serving as a captain and the other as a lieutenant in General Washington's army. After the close of the Revolutionary War they settled in North Carolina. Mrs. Goff often told her children of seeing both General Washington and General LaFayette. After the death of her husband she lived with her daughters, her death occurring at St. Louisville, O., November 9, 1871. in her ninetieth year. For sixty years she was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church."

came to Galion and for nine years was connected with the Atlantic & Great Western, now the Erie Railroad Company. He began as fireman, was promoted engineer after a few years, which position he held until he left the road.

In Edinburg, Portage county, O., August 8, 1872, Mr. Bryan was married to Miss Ada E. Hudson, a daughter of John and Emma (Elliott) Hudson. Mrs. Bryan lost her father when she was thirteen years old, and her mother died in 1905. She has two living sisters: Mrs. Portz of Loudonville, Ashland county, O., and Mrs. (Rev. Stowell) Bryant of Windham, Portage county. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan have one daughter, Grace E., who was born July 30, 1873, and was graduated from the public schools, and after her graduation taught in the same schools until her marriage. She is the wife of Reuben O. Morgan of Galion, who is superintendent of the Crawford County Gas and Electric Company, which operates the electric light plant at Crestline. They have one daughter, Eleanor Persis, who was bom March 6, 1902. Mr. Morgan's family are members of the Presbyterian church of Galion. Mrs. Bryan is a member of the Presbyterian church, also, while Mr. Bryan is a member of the Free Methodists and for several years did considerable evangelistic and pastoral work. For the past twenty years he has been chairman of the Prohibition County Committee of Crawford county.

Mr. Bryan is a great enemy to the liquor traffic; he does not give any quarter nor ask for any. He has demonstrated to the public that a business man does not have to compromise principle to make a success in business. Not only this, but he is rigid in his manner of keeping the Sabbath ; all business is laid aside, with all work not actually necessary until the Sabbath is past, and he believes he is better off in every way for his attitude in this.

JACOB KNAPP,* deceased, for many years was a successful farmer and highly respected citizen of Vernon township, Crawford county, O., and he was born in Vernon township, Oct. 13, 1841, and died June 4, 1901, on the same farm. He "was a son of George W. Knapp.

of Wurtemberg, Germany, where George W. Knapp was born in 1797. There he was reared and after a certain period of schooling, learned the tailor's trade, and when he reached manhood married in his neighborhood and settled down to domestic life. After the birth of four children, George, Christine, William and Emanuel, he and wife discussed the matter of finding a more lucrative way of gaining a sufficient income to take care of the increasing family, and finally decided that emigration to the United States would be the wisest move, opportunity perhaps awaiting them there to secure land and thus bring their children up as farmers. This was the dream of many devoted fathers and mothers about that time, when thousands of acres of land in Ohio and other states could be secured for a small amount of capital and under the industrious and thrifty working of Germans, have been developed into richest agricultural sections of any land. It was in the thirties that George W. Knapp and family reached Crawford county, O., and from the Government secured a tract of virgin land in Vernon township. He was no trained farmer but he was very ambitious and industrious, and as he was an excellent tailor soon built up a large line of customers, reaching even as far as Sandusky and Mansfield. According to the custom of the day he traveled to his customers instead of their coming to him but made it profitable and was able to take excellent care of his family while his boys were growing up, built a comfortable log house and little by little cleared, cultivated and improved his farm. There his death occurred in 1879, he having survived his wife for 20 years. They were members of the German Lutheran church. After reaching America three more children were born to them, Jacob, Fred and Mary, the whole family now being deceased except Emanuel, who resides in Henry county, O., where he married and has a family.

Jacob Knapp was reared on the home farm and had comparatively few educational opportunities. After he married he purchased the homestead, to which he added 70 acres, erected new dwelling and barns and spent time and money in making improvements. His widow owns the old farm of no acres. He was one of the leading members of the Luth-

Jacob Knapp married Miss Elizabeth Weaver, who was born in Vernon township, Crawford county, Aug. 21, 1848. She continued to live in her native township until she came to Crestline, where she built her handsome residence which she occupies, at Xo. 215 William street. Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Derr) Weaver, who were natives of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. In his native land, John Weaver married in early manhood a German lady who left four children at death. His second marriage was to Elizabeth Derr and in 1843 the family came to America, subsequently settling in Vernon township, Crawford county, 0., securing wild land and living at first as pioneers. They died in Vernon township, in advanced age, well known and much respected people, German Lutherans in their religious faith. Two children were born to Mr. Knapp's second marriage before the. family left Germany, and two more after reaching Crawford county. The surviving children are one daughter of the first and two of the second marriage and all have families. To Jacob Knapp and wife four children were born, namely: Anna M., who is the wife of Bradley Fletcher, who is proprietor of a hotel at Atlantic City, N. J., and at St. Augustine, Fla. ; Samuel, a dry goods merchant at Crestline, who married Emma Freed and has three children - -Lucile, Stanley and Bedford; John G., a resident of Toledo, O., who married Maria Sacridge; Cora N. C, who is the wife of Alvin Farber, a clothing merchant at Crestline, who make their home with her mother, Mrs. Knapp. They have one son, Alvin Monroe, who was bom July 19, 191 1. Mrs. Knapp and family are members of the German Lutheran church.

WILLIAM BURGBACHER, who for 29 years has been a member of the board of education of Chatfield township, Crawford county, 0., and one of the well known men of the county, was born in Chatfield township, one mile north of his present farm, Sept. 9, 1856, a son of John and Susan (Koenig) Burgbacher.

and Rosina (Bippus) Burgbacher. In June, 1835, Johannes Burgbacher with wife and children set sail for America and were safely landed in the United States after 62 days on the ocean, making harbor at New York. From there they proceeded by river, canal and lake to Sandusky and from there by team to Crawford county. By trade he was a wagonmaker but after reaching Ohio devoted his attention mainly to farming. He bought 80 acres of partly cleared land on which stood a log cabin. The country was yet so wild that deer came -from the heavy timber and fed with the cows at the hay rack. The grandfather of Mr. Burgbacher died in 1842, when aged 67 years and was survived by the grandmother until 1850. They were parents of five children.

When he assumed the management of the home farm, John Burgbacher was 18 years of age but, notwithstanding his youth, carried on the farm development with success. He became a very prominent man in this section, in 1862 being elected a county commissioner and served three terms of three years each. In 1853 he was a justice of the peace and a trustee of the township, also a school director for some forty years. He was a liberal member of the Lutheran church. On July 3, 1849, he married Susan M. Koenig, who was bom in Germany, a daughter of William and Maria L. (Fay) Koenig and the following children were bom to them : Otto P., Mary, John, William, Rosa, Henry, Jacob, Elizabeth and Herman. John Burgbacher died March 28, 1909, aged 84 years, nine months and four days; Susan M. (Koenig) Burgbacher died March 24, 1905, aged 75 years, three months and 24 days.

William Burgbacher was reared and secured his schooling in Chatfield township. Afterward he was engaged for eight years in the saw mill business in Defiance county and also spent six months in Illinois and then returned to Chatfield township, Aug. 5, 1880, marrying Miss Helen GoUer in Defiance county. Afterward he settled on his farm of 120 acres in section 7, Chatfield township, one mile west and one-half mile north of Chatfield, and all his children were born on this farm. He has made many improvements here and has a modem residence and substantial bam and other buildings and has all his land with the excep- tion of 15 acres, well tiled and under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Burgbacher grows some of the finest fruit in the county and has a herd of valuable Polled Angus cattle.

The first wife of Mr. Burgbacher died June 14, 1904 and her burial was in the Windfall Lutheran Cemetery. She was the mother of seven children, namely : Frank I. and William Earl, twins, the former of whom is bookkeeper for the T. O. C. Railway Company, at Kenton, O., the latter being deceased; Rosa B. Schwarzbek, who is deceased; Emma E., who is Mrs. Willson, residing at Bloomville, O. ; Charles H., senior partner of the firm of Burgbacher & Willson, proprietors of the City Meat Market, at Bloomville, O., and Fred G. and Lorena H. On May 20, 1908, Mr. Burgbacher was married (second) to Mrs. Caroline (Straley) Kauffman, widow of William Kauffman. Mr. and Mrs. Burgbacher are members of the German Lutheran church. He has held many public offices - constable, township trustee, and was elected justice of the peace but declined to serve. On three occasions he has been sent as a delegate to state conventions and has served on many important committees in the councils of the Democratic party.

WILLIAM McCarthy,* one of the old, tried and trusted employes of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Crestline, O., entered the service in April, 1869 and has been continuously connected with it with the exception of one year, which he spent attending the Crestline High School. He was born at Derry, Ireland, April 15, 1849, and is a son of John and Ellen (Burns) McCarthy.

John McCarthy, the father, was born in Ireland and was twice married in his own land. Three children were born to his first union: Ellen, Dennis and Jeremiah. Three of the children of his second marriage are living, namely: William; Deborah, who is the widow of John Marooney, resides on East Scott street, Crestline and has three children; and Elizabeth, who is a resident of Chicago, 111. In 1847 John McCarthy and family took passage on a sailing vessel which safely landed them in the port of New York eleven weeks later, and from there they came to Freedom, O., where Mr. McCarthy settled for some years and followed railroad construction, moving then to Lucas county and in 1851 to Crestline. Here he assisted in the building of the Pennsylvania Railroad as a small contractor. His subsequent life was spent here, where his death occurred at the age of 83 years, his wife surviving a few years longer. They were members of the Roman Catholic church and faithful in all religious observances.

William McCarthy obtained his education in the parochial and later the Crestline High School and early decided on a railroad career. In April, 1869 he was made a fireman and continued as such until February, 1873, when he went into a shop preparatory to taking charge of an engine, and on May 15, 1873, took out his first engine as an engineer, making the run on the Alliance Division known as Division B, the beginning of a long and satisfactory term of service in this line of work. Since 1892 he has been detailed over the whole division, at times running from Pittsburg to Chicago. Until 1889 his services were confined to the freight department, but since then he has engineered passenger trains.

Mr. McCarthy was married at Crestline to Miss Rosanna Finnegan, who was born, reared and educated in this city, a daughter of James and Ann (O'Neil) Finnegan. They came from Ireland to the United States early in the fifties, with four children, locating at Crestline and here Mr. Finnegan became connected with the construction department of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Both he and wife died in this city well advanced in years, and faithful members of the Roman Catholic church. They had eight children, Mrs. Mc- Carthy being the first one born after coming to America. One sister, Maggie, is the widow of Jerry Wallace and lives at Columbia City, Ind. ; another sister, Bridget, is the wife of W. K. Moore, of Carnegie, Pa. ; and the third sister, Jennie W. married David A. Clark and they live at Cincinnati and have one daughter.

Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy: Anna, who died young; Maude, who is the wife of W. S. Zink, of Chicago, and has one daughter, Rose Mary; and William Francis, who is a machinist with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and lives at home. Mr. McCarthy and family all belong

PETER F. HERR,* for many years a well known and highly respected citizen of Galion, O., and a veteran of the Civil War, was born at Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1846, and died at his home in Galion, in 1897. His parents were Henry and Elizabeth (Snyder) Herr, and the family came to this city when Peter F. was a young man. They were members of the Reformed church.

Peter F. Herr learned the carpenter's trade after his school days were over, partly under the instruction of his father, who was a skilled mechanic, and during the greater part of his life he followed this trade, in his later years becoming a contractor. W hen the Civil W ar broke out he immediately left home and enlisted but as he was still under age his parents requested that he return home. He remained with his father until he reached his majority and then enlisted a second time, from Galion, and served faithfully until the close of the war, being continuously with his regiment with the exception of a period when he was confined in a hospital, suffering from smallpox. Mr. Herr was never very active in politics but was a good citizen and lived up to every public responsibility. He was a Democrat in his political view.

Mr. Herr was married in Morrow county, O., to iliss Margaret M. Shafer, \yho was bom in that county April 2, 185 1, a daughter of Conrad and Catherine (Snyder) Shafer. The parents of ^Nlrs. Herr were bom in Germany and came to America in 1833, landing at Baltimore after 53 days on the Atlantic Ocean. They were sturdy and resourceful German people and the necessity of walking the entire distance from Baltimore to Mansfield, O., where they wished to locate, was not, to them, an undertaking of unusual difficulty, for they had beeti reared to labor and take exercise and throughout the whole of their long lives were examples of strength and hardihood. In Marrow county Mr. Shafer bought an improved farm and at the time of death owned 210 acres of valuable land. In 1897 they came to Galion. Both passed away at the home of Mrs. Herr, in 1899, Mrs. Shafer dying Oct. 29, at the age of 85 years and Air. Shafer surviving until Nov. 4, being then in his 90th year. They had been reared in the Reformed church but for many years had been united with the Methodist Episcopal church. They had four daughters and one son: Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhart, who lives with her family in iMarion county, O.; Caroline, who is the wife of Abraham Burkhart, a retired farmer residing on Jefferson street, Galion; Louisa, who is the widow of Jacob Sifer, residing on Gill avenue, Galion; Mrs. Herr; and John, who resides with his wife and three children in Morrow county. A son and daughter were born to Mr. and Airs. Herr, the latter, Louisa, dying immarried at the age of 32 years. John H. Herr now resides on his farm in Morrow county and is a contractor. He married Mercy Swinfelt and they have one son, Edwin, who is a bright student in the Galion schools. Mrs. Herr owns some very valuable residence property at Galion. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

FREDERICK SOLZE, a general farmer in Lykens township, Crawford county, C, where his no acres of valuable land are located, was bom in Lykens township, Jan. 20, 185 1, and is a son of John Frederick and Frederica (Fotenhaver) Solze.

The parents of Mr. Solze were natives of Germany who came to America probably after marriage and settled on a farm in Lykens township, Crawford county, O., where both died in advanced age. They rest side by side in the Brokensword Cemetery. They were estimable people and were members of the Grerman Lutheran church. Frederick Solze is the youngest of their family, the others being as follows: Christian, who was killed in the Civil War ; Ferdinand ; Louisa, wife of Henry Bliim; Charles; Gotfried and Caleb (twins) Adam and Tillie.

Since his school days ended, Frederick Solze has been occupied with farm pursuits on the old homestead, with the exception of two years during which he was in the livery business at Tiffin, O. He bought the interests of the other heirs and in 1891 secured his title. In addition to the homestead he owns a residence at Brokensword. In 1875 he was married to Aliss Caroline Baldaser, who died

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To Mr. and Mrs. Solze six children were born: Louisa, who is the wife of Frank Haller; Frederick; Charles F., who married Clara Bower and has two children - Carl and Alice; Lawrence; Hattie, who is the wife of Harry Lahman and has one child, Helen ; and Albert. Frederick, Lawrence and Albert died of diphtheria in 1891. Mr. Solze and familyattend the Protestant Methodist church. In politics he is a Democrat but has never sought public office. He is one of the township's most reliable and respected citizens.

WILLIAM D. BAUER,* one of the representative men of Chatfteld township, Crawford county, O., whose well improved farm of 170 acres is situated in section 7, was bom in this township, Feb. 26, 1868 and is a son of Peter Adam and Catherine (Fike) Bauer.

Peter Adam Bauer was bom in Germany and probably was about 18 years of age when he came to the United States and in New York learned the shoemaking trade. After coming to Crawford county he followed his trade first in Lykens township and afterward in Chatfield township, in the latter also becoming a farmer. He bought 180 acres, on the most of which stumps were still standing, and after clearing up engaged in farming until he retired, after which he lived on a tract of 80 acres, adjoining on the east. He was a Democrat in politics but had no desire for public office. He died when aged 63 years, his widow living to the age of ^2 years. They were members of the German Lutheran church and their burial was in the Windfall cemetery. Five children were bom to them, namely: Elizabeth, who is the wife of Frank Lutz, residing in Chatfield township; Laura, now deceased, who was the wife of Fred Leonhart; Emma, who is the wife of Jacob F. Knecht, living in Chatfield township ; William D. ; and Louisa, who is the wife of Daniel Schimf, of Chatfield township.

William D. Bauer attended school in Chatfield township and assisted his father^ being the only son, and has always lived on the home farm which owes its fine improvements to him. It is well drained and tiled and all the buildings now standing have been placed here by the present owner. General farming is carried on and some high grade stock and cattle are raised.

Mr. Bauer was married to Miss Malinda Knieriemen, a daughter of John and Rosetta (Koehler) Knieriemen, residents of New Washington, and four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Bauer; Edwin S., Clayson E., Hilda M. and Carl. Mr. Bauer and family are members of the German Lutheran church. In politics he is a stanch Democrat and he has served for five years on the school board and for several years has been road superintendent.

FRANK LEWES HOPLEY was born in Bucyrus Oct. 29, 1866, and has always made Bucyrus his home. He is one of the "live wires" of the town. He talks Bucyrus and works for Bucyrus with an ease and efficiency which have made him generally recognized as the leading "booster" of the city. His education was obtained at the Bucyrus public schools. Of a naturally bright mind, and being early introduced into the newspaper work because of association with the papers of his father and brother, he took much interest in, and gave great thought to the matter of effective advertising. His work for the Bucyrus Evening Telegraph was so markedly clever and excellent that Col. W. C. Lemert, head of the old Frey-Sheckler Company, employed him to take charge of the advertising end of that manufacturing business. He continued with the company when it became the American Clay Machinery Company, and he has studied and talked his line so persistently and with such good effect that his friends say he is all wrapped up in clay-working machinery and clay products in general. He believes in brick and originated a campaign of nation-wide scope which stimulated brick for building. He has great ability in other lines, and the productions of his pen have made popular many departments in his newspaper. In addition to his work as advertising manager of the American Clay Machinery Company, he was, in 191 1, elected secretary and manager of the Clay Products Exposition at Chicago, and was one of those responsible for the tremendous success of that educational event. Being the first thing of the kind ever held in this country it naturally required much originality of thought and intelligent direction to accomplish the success of the exposition which was held in March, 1912, and many of its attractive features were due to the efforts of Mr. Hopley. He was elected secretary and manager of the Clay Products movement for their second exposition to be given in February- March, 1913. Mr. Hopley is secretary of the Buc)Tus Industrial Association, a position in which he has done much good for Bucyrus, and in fact in some campaigns for Bucyrus betterment he has mastered important affairs almost entirely alone. In early campaigns for more lawns, more trees, better walks and improved streets he gave direction to public thought to an extent that shows results in the beauty of the city of Bucyrus. It was through his individual initiative, persistent and intelligent effort that the Marion-Bucyrus electric railway was built and his energy and far-sighted enthusiasm bids fair to bring to Bucyrus other traction enterprises and other substantial advancements for the city. Mr. Hopley is unmarried.

GEORGE T. CARPENTER,* superintendend of the Burch Plow Works Co., at Crestline, O., has been identified with this important business concern, in one capacity or another, since 1891. He was born near Crestline, but in Richland county, O., June 28, 1866, and was only two years old when his parents, Jeremiah J. and Lydia (Fox) Carpenter, came to Crestline, the family moving on a farm in Jefferson township, two years later.

Jeremiah J. Carpenter was bom also in Richland county, 72 years ago, and for 23 years has been in the woodwork department of the Burch Plow Works, being a skilled mechanic. He married Lydia Fox, who was born in 1839 and died in August, 1897. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, as is her husband. To them three sons and five daughters were born, as follows: Edwin B., who is employed in the Burch shops ; George T;'; and three daughters yet surviving, of whom we have no record, the others being deceased.

spent about eight years working on railroads as brakeman and engineer, in several western states. When he returned to Crestline he accepted a minor position with the Burch Plow Works Company and has continued, being advanced from one position to the other and like his father and brother, is a practical mechanic. The combined years of service with this company of the three Carpenters, father and two sons, aggregate 66 years. When present plant was founded by Nicholas Burch but since January, 1896, the business has been conducted by the present management, Jacob Babst being president of the company, while Mr. Carpenter has entire control of all the departments, employment being given to from 43 to 45 men and no period of business depression has ever caused a closing of this plant. Mr. Carpenter was married at Crestline to Miss Elizabeth Frye who was born at Mansfield, Feb. 9, 1874, a daughter of John and Anna (Pletcher) Frye, natives of Ohio. The father of Mrs. Carpenter died here when aged more than 60 years, but the mother still lives at Crestline. Politically he was a Democrat and he was a member of the Presbyterian church. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter: Grace, who is 16 years of age, and who attends the High School ; Helen, Mildred and Bertha, all of whom are in school ; and Edna, who is aged two years. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter attend the Presbyterian church. Politically he is a Republican, and for the past 16 years he has been identified with the fraternal order of Maccabees. One of the fundamental principles of success in any undertaking is assiduous application to hard work and this combined with technical knowledge, good judgment and firmness of character, have been valuable factors in keeping Mr. Carpenter in the responsible position which he has so long and capably filled.

WILLIAM A. McCLENATHAN, who is one of Gallon's well known and highly esteemed retired citizens, was born Aug. 2, 1837, in what was then Marion county but is now Morrow county, O., a son of Samuel and Rachel C. (Dalriple) McClenathan, and a grandson of William McClenathan.

great-grandfather of William A. McClenathan came to America and became a resident of Berks county, Pa. He followed an agricultural life and lived on his farm in that fertile section of Pennsylvania until death, passing away when aged 80 years. The names of all of his children have not been preserved but one son named William and he became the grandfather of William A. McClenathan, of Gallon, O. He was born in Dauphin county in 1780 and in early manhood married Mary Colson, who was born in Pennsylvania and was of English parentage. After marriage William McClenathan and wife moved to Washington county, where he entered 160 acres of Government land, improved the same after clearing it and there he and wife spent their lives. They were members of the Presb)d;erian church. Their family of eight sons and three daughters grew to mature years and all married and reared families of their own.

Samuel McClenathan, the eldest son of William and Mary McClenathan, was born in Amwell township, Washington county, Pa., Feb. ic;, 1803, and grew to manhood on his father's farm. He married Rachel C. Dalriple, who was born in Amwell township, Washington county, in 1809, a member of an old New Jersey family that was of English ancestry. In 1832, Samuel McClenathan, wife and their one child, came to Ohio. He entered eighty acres of land in Marion county, purchased eighty more and an additional eighty acres in Richland county. He thus became a large landowner and engaged in farming during all his active life. He died on his well improved farm on the day following his 70th birthday. His widow survived some years longer, passing away in her 86th year. They were people who were held in high regard by all who knew them and were devoted members of the Presbyterian church. They were parents of the following children : Mary A., who married John Dalriple, a farmer residing in Kansas; William A.; Sarah E.,.who married Chester Rhodebeck, resides at West Point, Morrow county, and has three sons and two daughters, all of whom are married, and John McClenathan, who is a farmer in Morrow county and has a family of two sons and four daughters.

the public schools. After his first marriage, he located at Huntington, Ind., in 1862, and went into the furniture business, moving from there to Goshen in 1870, where he resided until 1890. He then sold out and traveled until 1896, when he returned to Ohio. For some years Mr. McClenathan has lived retired at Gallon.

Mr. McClenathan was married first to Miss Martha A. Robinson, who was born in Morrow county, O., March 26, 1838, and died Jan. 24, 1885. She was the mother of the following children: Florence, who married and removed to Kansas and is now a resident of Topeka; John, who is connected with the U. S. Express Company, lives at Buffalo, N. Y., and has a family of two sons and two daughters; Nettie C, who married John B. Rust, of Elyria, O. ; William S., who is a resident of Chicago, 111., where he is secretary and treasurer of a labor organization; George F., who died at the age of one year; Ida, who married George Davison and is now deceased, being survived by one daughter; and Maybell B., who is the wife of Dr. J. W. Boss, of Birmingham, O., and mother of one son and one daughter.

After returning to Ohio following several years of absence, Mr. McClenathan was married to Miss Violet G. liams, who was bom in Morrow county, O., Oct. 26, 1844, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Hardesty) liams. The father of Mrs. McClenathan was born at Baltimore, Md., but was reared in Washington county. Pa., and died in Morrow county, Feb. 16, 1862, when aged 72 years. Mrs. Mc- Clenathan's mother was born in Belmont county, O., and lived to the unusual age of loi years, seven months and twenty-seven days. Mr. and Mrs. liams were pioneers in Congress township, now Morrow county, and he developed a fine farm from an absolute wilderness. They had three sons and ten daughters born to them, all of whom survived early youth and four of whom are yet living. Mrs. McClenathan was reared in the Christian church, while Mr. McClenathan, like his parents, is a Presbyterian. He maintains an independent attitude in politics.

business interests and is well known all through this section of Ohio. He was born in Seneca county, O., Xov. 12, 1862, and is a son of Conrad and Emeline Deisler, the former of whom died Jan. 5, 1912. The latter survives and resides at Attica, O.

Edwin Deisler was reared and attended school in Seneca coimty and engaged in business there for some years. On April 9, 1902 he came to Chatfield township and as a renter, settled on the Lutz farm, which property he subsequently bought from the Lutz estate. He is enterprising and progressive and soon began the improvements which make this one of the finest in this section, erecting a handsome, modem residence which stands one and one-half miles north of Chatfield on the east side of the Columbus turnpike road. His other buildings are of substantial construction, his land is drained by tiling and he has a fine silo, which adds materially to the success which attends his dairy enterprise, shipments of cream being made to Cleveland. He raises considerable stock all of excellent grade. Mr. Deisler has been in the threshing business for a number of years and in this enterprise owns, keeps in order and operates two traction engines, doing custom threshing all through this section in adjacent counties, and he also owns two hay balers and operates a saw mill. He is one of the busy men of the day and has always considered himself too fully occupied to accept political office, although he has been, practically, a lifelong Democrat and intelligently interested in public matters.

Mr. Deisler married INIiss Lucinda Shellhorn, who was born in Chatfield township, a daughter of John Shellhom, and they have three children: Lester, Hadee and Helen, all of whom were bom in Seneca county. Mr. and ^Irs. Deisler are members of the English Reformed church. He is identified with Lodge Xo. 651 Knights of P}-thias. at New Washington.

CHALMER DE\'OE MORGAN. M. D.,* specialist, is owner and proprietor of a finely equipped general hospital at Galion, O., and is an eminent practitioner in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, and a surgeon of such acknowledged skill that his reputation

Charles Morgan was bom in Wyandot county, O., Dec. 15, 1841, and died at Galion, Dec. 22, 1899. He was a prominent Republican and a leading Mason in the state and for some years was proprietor of the Central Hotel, at Galion. He married Jennie E. Henry, who was bom and reared at Upper Sandusky, O., and died at Galion, Jime 8, 19(39, when aged 64 years. She was a member of the Presb)rterian church.

Following his graduation from the High School of Mt. Qemens, Mich., Chalmer D; Morgan kept right on with his studies, although he was almost entirely dependent upon his own efforts to secure further advantages, and succeeded in securing his M. A. degree at Ann Arbor, University of Michigan and later a degree from the Northern Ohio University at Ada, after which he pursued his medical studies and in the class of 1896 was graduated from Starling Medical College, Columbus, O. This, however, was merely a begiiming as regards his medical education. He attended as a post graduate, the Physicians and Siu-geons Medical College, Chicago, 111., during 1898 and 1900; the Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, in 1901; the great schools of Vienna, Austria, in 1910; studied also at Guy's Hospital, London, England; the Berlin University, Germany; worked with those world-wide known surgeons at Rochester, Minn. ;. under Kelley at Baltimore, Md. and under Deaver, at Philadelphia. Dr. Morgan makes a specialty of major surgery.

After graduating and receiving his medical degree. Dr. Morgan bought the practice of Dr. Kelly, then a prominent practitioner at Galion, and shortly afterward foimded his hospital, this being the first one established as such at Galion. Since then many changes have been made, its size has been more than doubled and its equipments brought up to the latest devices in hospital furnishings. The present large brick building utilized for hospital purposes is located at Xos. 227-229 Columbus street, Galion. Patients come from every part of the country and receive careful scientific attention and with such beneficial results that Dr. Morgan's name has become as a household word in many families. Dr. Morgan has associated with him Dr. D. W. Brickley, a competent and experienced surgeon who had charge of the hospital after 1901 while Dr. Morgan was pursuing his investigations abroad. Dr. Morgan is a member of the American Medical Association and the state and county organizations, and for many years has been surgeon for the Big Four Railroad Company and the United States Marine Corps here.

At Findlay, O., Dr. Morgan was married to Miss Fannie E. Allie, who was born, reared and educated in that city. They have one daughter, Ruth Eleanor, who is a student in tlie Gallon High School, preparatory to entering the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, being a young lady with much talent in the direction of music. Dr. Morgan and family are members of the Presbyterian church. He is a Knight Templar Mason and a Shriner and belongs also to the Elks and the Knights of Pythias. Politically he is a Democrat.

HOWARD B. PORTER, whose exacting profession is that of a railroad engineer, has been so identified with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company since 1898, his first run being from Conway, Pa., to Crestline, O. Later he was given the coveted long run of 208 miles between Crestline and Pitcairn, Pa., which he has operated since June, 1910, being one of the first engineers to be entrusted with this duty. He was born at Canal Fulton, O., Nov. 8, 1864, and is a son of Richard A. and Sarah (Whitecraft) Porter.

The Parents of Mr. Porter were born and reared in the neighborhood of Lawrence township, Stark county, O., where they married. Richard A. Porter was a son of John and Mary (Scott) Porter, who came early to Staric county, from Pennsylvania. They settled on a farm in Lawrence township on which they died and the estate then came to their son, Richard A. Porter. The latter continued to live on the farm until 1909, when he sold it and retired to Canal Fulton. He is now living atlhe age of 84 years, though crippled as the result of a fall he had some months ago, at which time he broke his hip. His wife passed away April 3, 1901. She was, as he is, a member of Presbyterian church. Of their children, one son, William O., was accidentally killed in a railroad accident, in April, 1902. Two daughters and one ' son, Howard B., survive.

Howard B. Porter was reared on the home farm above mentioned and remained there until he was 26 years old, when he came to Crestline and entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Like all his people he is well fitted physically for the strenuous life of a railroad man, being six feet in height and thus easily carries his weight of 208 pounds. He is one of the best known railroad men in his division and deserves the popularity he enjoys.

Mr. Porter was married near Fort Wayne, Ind., to Miss Emma Kline, who was born in Stark county, O., a daughter of Martin and Fannie (Wingeter) Kline, the latter of whom died when Mrs. Porter was young. The father of Mrs. Porter, formerly a farmer and merchant, now lives retired at Auburn, Ind., in his 70th year. Mr. and Mrs. Porter reside in their handsome residence which stands at No. 615 West Bucyrus street, which Mr. Porter erected in 1903. Mrs. Porter is a member of the Lutheran church. For many years he has been identified with the B. L. E. and belongs also to the Junior Order of American Mechanics and to the Protective Home Circle.

CARL M. BABST,* attorney at law and an active member of the bar at Crestline since 1901, was born in this city, Feb. 19, 1875, and is a son of Hon. Daniel Babst, the well known jurist.

After graduating from the Crestline High School, Carl M. Babst spent two terms at Oberlin College and two years at Kenyon College, and after returning to Crestline, read law in his father's office and at the same time engaged in civil engineering work, being chief engineer for the Street Railway Company between Mansfield and Galion. Since being admitted to the bar he has somewhat divided his time. He was elected a justice of the peace for a term of three years but resigned after serving for a time in order to accept engineering work with a construction company in the West, and since resuming practice is serving in his second term as city solicitor.

He is a prominent factor in Democratic politics and for ten years has served as a delegate to Congressional conventions, and at present holds position in county, city and ward.

In 1 90 1, at Crestline, Mr. Babst was married to Miss Effie A. Harworth, a daughter of Albert Harworth, of Crestline. Mr. and Mrs. Babst are members of the Episcopal church. He is a member of the Blue Lodge, F. & A. M. and Chapter at Lima, C, and the Commandery at Mansfield, the Elks at Bucyrus and the Eagles at Crestline. He has retained membership also with his Greek letter fraternity at Kenyon College.

LAFAYETTE YEAGLEY, secretary of the Crawford County Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, has devoted himself more or less exclusively to this important business enterprise since 1904, prior to which date, for some 20 years, being a teacher and a farmer. He is a native of Crawford county, born near Bucvrus in 1856.

Mr. Yeagley enjoyed only such educational advantages as the public schools afforded but reading an active intelligence early qualified him for work as a teacher and for two decades he devoted his winters to educational work, while his summers were spent in agricultural pursuits. In 1904 he left the farm and school room and accepted his present position which he has filled w ith efficiency ever since.

The Crawford County Farmers' ^Mutual Fire Insurance Company was organized and incorporated in 1877, under an act passed in March of that year. It is one of the substantial, sound and reliable companies of the state, giving insurance at a lower rate than any other company but having the financial backing and stringent laws together with admirable management, that makes this a great feature. Its officers are all dependable men, farmers with substantial properties. The president is Wesley Beal and vice president, Joseph H. Beard, while Mr. Yeagley is secretary and manages the affairs of the company from Bucyrus. The board of directors is made up of five farmers, there is one insurance adjuster and ten agents represent the company. The company has 6300 members, has issued 22.400 policies and has risks amounting to 815,000,- 000.

Ross, who was born and reared in Bucyrus township. They have three children: Bertha M., who is the wife of D. C. Holtsberry, of Buc)Tus, and has one daughter, Dorothy J.; Mabel A., who is the wife of C. H. Newmann, and has one son, Emerson; and Etha A., who is the wife of Charles Schmidt, a druggist of Marion, O. Politically Mr. Yeagley is a Republican and was candidate for mayor on the Reform ticket, but Buc)tus is largely Democratic and he was defeated by a small majority. As an able business man and public spfrited citizen he is well qualified for any office. Mr. Yeagley is a Knight Templar Mason, belonging to the Commandery at Marion, O., and is past master of the Blue Lodge at Buc)rrus. Both he and wife are active in tlie Methodist Episcopal church and he is financial secretary and a steward in the same. The family takes part in the pleasant social life that a large contingent of intellectual, earnest and cultured people make possible in this city.

ERWIN S. BAGLEY, freight and station agent for the Big Four Railway at Crestline, O., locally known as the Cleveland Division, has been connected with this road at this point since August, 1866, occupying the same quarters. From 1866 until 1875. he was a clerk and was then advanced to his present position. He was born in Clinton county, X. Y., Oct. 19, 1852, and is a son of William W. and Agnes f Richmond) Bagley.

W'illiam W. Bagley was bom in Vermont, a direct descendant of a Revolutionary soldier. He was married in his native state to Agnes Richmond, who was of Scotch descent. In the early fifties he was connected with the Central Ohio Railway Company at Zanesville and Columbus, and in 1861 he came to Crestline to assume the duties of agent for the C. C. & C. Railroad, now the Big Four, and all through that period during which Crestline was one of the leading railroad centers of the country, he served as freight and passenger agent here. He died in 1866, when aged forty-two years. During the Civil \\"ar he was an outspoken Union man and more than once his life and liberty were threatened by Northern sympathizers with the secessionists of the South, but he possessed moral as well as physical courage and never retracted or disguised his opinions. He attended the Pres- byterian church with his wife. She survived him many years, her death occurring at Crestline in February, 1909, when her age was 81 years, she at that time being one of the oldest residents. Of their family of four sons, Erwin S. was the eldest, the others being : James E., who makes his home at Washington, D. C, and who is prominent in musical circles ; Frank J., traveling auditor for the Big Four Railroad, who resides at Indianapolis, Ind., married Emma, daughter of George Stull, of Crestline; and William H., who has charge of Standard Oil interests at Tulsa, Okla., and has two children.

Erwin S. Bagley, since he was fourteen years of age has been identified with railroad affairs and with his present company and has practically grown up with it, and with almost a proprietary interest has watched the wonderful growth and extension of this system. Changes has come about, new roads have been constructed, other transportation lines have to some degree relieved Crestline traffic but the road itself has made wonderful progress. No one is better informed concerning all this than Mr. Bagley. After his father's death George H. Lee succeeded as agent, he being a son of the late Judge Lee. Mr. Lee continued in the office until 1875, when he was promoted and sent to Indianapolis and subse- Cjuently to Columbus, where his death occurred after his retirement, a man well known in railroad circles. Mr. Bagley succeeded Mr. Lee. He has been a resident of Crestline since he was ten years old, completing his education here and subsequently identifying himself with the best interests of this city, marrying her and investing in property. He stands as one of the stable, reliable and representative citizens, for ten years serving on the board of equalization and cheerfully bearing all the responsibilities which provide for the enjoyment of the privileges of high class citizenshio.

At Crestline Mr. Bagley was married, in 1880, to Miss lone Reynolds, a daughter of F. B. and Margaret (Gauweiler) Reynolds. The parents of Mrs. Bagley were married in Morrow county, O., and came to. Crestline in 1873, where the father died, the mother still surviving. Mr. and Mrs. Bagley have one son, Erwin E., who is a graduate of the Crestline High School and is his father's chief clerk. He married Miss Jennie Lolcus of Crestline and they have two children; Edwin M. and Marion L. The family belongs to the Presbyterian church.

JACOB BABST, sole proprietor and cashier of the Babst Banking House, at Crestline, O., is one of the prominent and progressive men of this city, his intimate connection with the banking interests of this part of the state, making him influential in financial affairs, while, additionally he is identified with all those movements which contribute to the substantial advancement of this section along other lines. He was born at Canal Fulton, in Stark county, O., Feb. 11, 1846, and is a son of Daniel Babst, who founded the Babst Banking House, in May, 1871.

Jacob Babst came to Crestline with his parents, in 1853 ^iid has resided here ever since. After his school days were over he learned the trade of a tinner, and as a journeyman traveled all over several states. In 1862 he was with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and at the end of 12 months was offered an engine but declined the promotion, by the advice of his parents and continued work at his trade until January, 1867. In January, 1868, he went into the stove and tinning business and was thus occupied for three years. He then in May, 1 87 1, became connected with his father's banking house. The father conducted the business for seven years, with Jacob Babst as cashier and in 1878, Jacob and Daniel Babst, Jr., took charge of the bank, Jacob continuing as cashier, and they operated it together until 1886, when he became sole proprietor, retaining the old name and signing, Jacob Babst, Banker. Mr. Babst has many additional business interests. He is president of the Burch Plow Works, started in 1887 and incorporated in 1897; president of the Crestline Telephone Company, since its incorporation in 1902; treasurer of the Crestline Building & Loan Association since its incorporation in 1891, treasurer of the Crestline Manufacturing Company, an enterprise eight years old ; a director of the Crestline Publishing Company for many years ; and a director and member of the executive committee of the Ohio State Life Insurance Company, of Columbus, O., which has resources amounting to half a million dollars. In politics, Mr. Babst is a Republican'^ and is a member of the Crawford County Executive Committee and many times has been a delegate to important conventions. He has taken an active part in shaping public sentiment when the welfare of the city has been at stake, and is a representative of the best type of citizen.

Mr. Babst has been identified with the Masonic order since 1868 and also belongs to the Order of Elks. He has long been a member and trustee of the Presbyterian church. He is a thorough master of every detail of his many business interests and yet finds time to keep in touch with the life of the outside world, doing his part and bearing his share of responsibility in making life better and of fuller meaning than the ordinary individual who works only for selfish ends ever understands.

Mrs. Jacob Babst was a daughter of George Frederick and Caroline Stoll the seventh of a family of twelve children, being born at Upper Sandusky, March 20, 1848 and christened Mathilde Caroline Stoll. He father and mother were natives of Germany and came to America in 1832, after three months' sailing voyages. From New York they drove over the mountains to Pittsburgh, Pa., where they remained a short time before again taking up their migration to Ohio, which they did in 1838, finally settling with other members of the Stoll family at Upper Sandusky.

Her father was a man of prominence among the pioneers of Wyandot and Crawford counties, not only as the builder of the earliest public buildings, but as a leader in public and religious afifairs. He was an accomplished musician and possessed one of the few collections of books among the pioneers of the thirties. During the earlier years of Mrs. Babst's childhood at Upper Sandusky, some of the Wyandot Indians were still a part of the community life. Her father's home, with its own large family, was the center of a still larger family circle long prominent in both counties.

Such was the childhood and girlhood surroundings of Mrs. Babst, much of which she passed in the companionship of her father, who inspired her with a desire for reading and education, which may be said to be the dominant purpose which influenced her entire life. Her own education was obtained in the Bucyrus union schools, where she became a teacher, as well as later teaching in the district schools of The county. Upon the death of her father in 1867 she became a teacher in the Crestline imion schools, resigning her place to marry Jacob Babst of Crestline, on April 22, 1869.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Babst resided in Crestline continuously, with the- exception of the year 1872, when they were residents of Berea, Ohio, where Mr. Babst went to found the first bank of that town. Mrs. Babst died at Crestline on April 30, 1912, survived by her husband and their three children - Earl D., Jessie B. and Bertha S. Earl D. Babst, born July 6, 1870, graduated in law at Ann Arbor, Mich., in the class of 1894, and is now general counsel for the National Biscuit Company, of New York. He married Edwina Uhl, daughter of Edward F. Uhl, a prominent citizen of Grand Rapids, Mich., who was ambassador to Germany under President Cleveland's administration. Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Babst have two children - Catherine De Gormo and Alice Edwina.

Jesse B. Babst, born March 2, 1871, is the wife of Harry H. Cockley, formerly Secretary of the Shelby Tube Company, of Shelby, Ohio, but who is now engaged in the orange growing industry at Nordhoff, California. They have three children - Harriet B., Edith P. and Clayton B.

Bertha S. Babst, born December 6, 1878, was educated at Detroit, Mich. She married Henry E. Freeman, who is secretary and treasurer of the American Trust and Banking Company of Springfield, Ohio, and now resides in that city.

Mrs. Babst never tired of her kindly interest in young people and, in addition to maintaining a generous hospitality for the wide circle of personal and family friends, always found opportunity for stimulating others, especially young people, with an interest in literary and historical subjects. Her own children, under her immediate supervision, received their education in the Crestline public schools, and afterwards in the University of Michigan, for her son, and in the best girls' boarding schools of the larger cities for her daughters, supplemented by European travel.

work of foreign missions and for many years took a leading part as an officer of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Bellefontaine Presbytery, reading many original papers, based on wide reading and requiring technical, historical and literary research.

As the constant companion and advisor of her husband through forty-three years of married life, in which he was the recognized leader in Crestline financial and commercial enterprises, she won wide respect and admiration, worthy of her inheritance. In the remembrance of her high ideals, her work for church and rriissions, her devotion to family and friends, there is an inspiration and example, which will long stimulate all who knew her forceful and commanding character. So high was the affection and esteem in which she was held that on the day of her funeral, for the only time in the history of Crestline, every business house was closed out of respect to her memory.

CHARLES M. HERSHNER,* stock dealer and livery man, conducting sales stables in the old Sam Hedrick barns, on Liberty Street, Galion, O., has been established here since 1897 and does a large business along each Hne. He was born in Morrow county, O., June 4, 1886, a son of Jacob and a grandson of Andrew Hershner.

Andrew Hershner was born in Pennsylvania and when he came to Morrow county, O., secured virgin land in Troy township, which he developed into a valuable farm, on which he died in his 86th year. In early life he was a school teacher. He married Mary Edinger, who died in Morrow county when aged 70 years^ They were members of the United Brethren church. Of their nine children seven still survive.

Jacob Hershner was born in Troy township, Morrow county and spent his whole life on the old homestead there, where he died in 1905, when aged 56 years. He was a successful farmer and dealt in stock. He married Emma McCune, who was born in Morrow county, a daughter of Joseph McCune, the family being of Scotch ancestry. She died on the old homestead in 1899. They had three children: Charles M.; Bert, a street car conductor living at Columbus, who married there and has

Charles M. Hershner was reared on the home farm and before he reached his majority had proved a shrewd stock dealer and carried on a large business in handling stock while he still made his headquarters on the farm. Since coming to Galion he had added other business features and conducts one of the best livery stables in this section, having fifteen horses with complete outfits, together with all kinds of modern conveyances for hire. He has become one of the representative business men of the city.

Mr. Hershner was married in Troy township, Morrow county, to Miss Emma Meekley, who was born there and was a daughter of Andrew Meckley, who is one of the substantial farmers of Troy township, now in his 70th year. Mrs. Hershner died at Galion, Dec. 10, 1908, and is survived by two clildren: M. Adelaide, who is nine years old, and Laura M., who is in her seventh year, both little ma,idens being pupils in the public schools. Politically Mr. Hershner is a Democrat and fraternally is identified with the Elks and the Eagles.

EDWARD LIBINS,* bank clerk for the Babst Banking House at Crestline, O., was born in this city, Jan. 24, 1874, and is a son of John and Margaret (Kile) Libins.

John Libins was born in Germany and came to the United States in early manhood, locating at first in Maryland, where he married Margaret Kile. Some years later they came to Crestline, O., where John Libins died when aged about 45 years. His widow survives. They were members of the English Lutheran church. Six of their children survive, four of whom are married and all but one reside at Crestline.

Edward Libins obtained his education in the public schools and then became an employe of the Babst Banking House where he has continued for 23 years and is bookkeeper for the bank. He is held in high esteem by Mr. Babst who has watched his upward rise with interest and is not slow in showing appreciation of the honesty and fidelity of those in whom he feels he can repose the utmost confidence, Mr. Libins being one of these.

ell, who was born and educated in Morrow county, O., and they have one daughter, Marian K., who was born March 23, 1907, at Crestline. Mr. and Mrs. Libins are mernbers of the Presbyterian church. He holds an independent^ attitude as to politics.

WILBUR GRIFFETH, a successful business man of Crestline, 0., has been a dealer in livestock for the past 20 years and for the. past eight years has also conducted a meat market in this city. He was born at Plymouth, 0., was reared and educated there and some 13 years since came to near Crestline.

Levi Griffeth, father of W'ilbur, was of Welsh ancestry, and lived on the farm in Ohio on which he was born and died there in 1899, when aged 73 years. He married Nancy Kelley, who. was born at Plymouth, O., of Irish parents, and died when aged 63 years. They had four children: Ida, who died at Tiffin, O., who was the wife of Harold B. Adams ; Wilbur, our subject; Benjamin F., a Baptist minister located at Granville, O., who has two daughters and one son; and Charles, who owns and operates the old home farm, and who has one son.

Mr. Griff eth owns a farm near Crestline an(i on that is located his slaughter house. He has been interested in the livestock business almost his entire active life and at times has shipped as much as a car load a week. He maintains his home on his farm which he carefully culti^ates in addition to attending to his other business.

At Plymouth, O., Mr. Griffeth was married to :Miss Phebe Smith, who was born at Crestline but was reared and educated at Plymouth, a daughter of Charles J. and Mary (Taylor) Smith. Air. Smith was an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad for some years and then engaged in farming and died at Plymouth, O., at the age of "Ji years, being still survived by his widow, who is now in her 72nd year. ^Mr. and Mrs. Griffeth have one daughter, Ruth M., who was educated at Crestline and resides with her parents. In politics Mr. Griffeth is a Democrat but is no seeker for office. He is identified with the Knights of Pythias at Crestline.

JOHN L. HAZLETT,* one of Crestline's best known citizens, for many years a railroad engineer and a veteran officer of the great Civil War, was born in County Derry, Ireland, in May, 1844. Mr. Hazlett can lecall nothing of his very early life, his father dying when he was very young and his mother coming to the United States shortly afterward. He was reared by an uncle, with whom he remained until he was sixteen years of age, when he came to America and joined his mother, that being his earliest recollection of her. Landing at Philadelphia, Pa., he went to his mother at Wilmington, Dela. Later in life she came to Ohio and died in advanced age, in Perry County.

In i860 Mr. Hazlett came to Crestline, O.,, and entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railway. On October 6, 1861, he enlisted for service in the Civil War, entering Co. K, 64th O. Vol. Inf., and was honorably discharged in January, 1866, having been made a veteran by re-enlistment in 1864, his rank being sergeant and orderly sergeant. He may well be proud of his record which shows him to have been a courageous, cheerful, obedient and active soldier, ever at the post of duty ana uncomplainingly bearing the many hardships which fall to a soldier's lot. He was in the entire campaign from Shiloh to Nashville and. the names of the historic battlefields are very familiar to him, his memory recalling their dangers, terrors and triumphs as he fought on their sites. He was never captured and but once was wounded, that being by a minie ball in the hip at the battle of Chickamauga. On many occasions he won hearty commendation from his superior officers, one of these being Captain, now General E. B. Finley. of Bucyrus. After the war closed Sergeant Hazlett returned to Crestline and resumed work with the railroads, becoming an engineer, and thus remaining until he was retired.

At Crestline, Mr. Hazlett was married to Miss Susan Fate, who was born in Crawford County, February 22, 1846, was reared in Jackson township, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Baker) Fate. Her father was of German extraction but was born in Pennsylvania, while hef mother was born in Baden, Germany. At the age of sixteen years Elizabeth Baker accompanied her parents to Richland county, O. She was married at Crestline to John Fate and they secured and improved land in Jackson township, where both died. They were among the charter members of the German Lutheran church in Jackson township but later in Hfe united with the Methodists. Of their eight children three are yet living, one of these being Mrs. Hazlett. To Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett foijr children were born, namely : Charles, who is a railway conductor residing at Newark, O., married and has one daughter, Florence; Orlando J., who is a conductor with the Santa Fe line, lives in New Mexico, and has two children - Nellie M. and Beatrice; Huldah V., who is the wife of Bruce Frank, who is a railroad man in California, and has two sons - Carl W. and Charles H. ; and August, who died when about five years old. Mr. Hazlett is a member of Snyder Post No. 129, G. A. R. Mrs. Hazlett tells in a very interesting manner of the building up of Crestline and relates many incidents connected with railroad building in this section, her memory going back to the commencement of these great industrial developments.

GEORGE W. ALBRIGHT, a retired farmer and highly esteemed citizen of Bucyrus, O., was born in Whetstone township, Crawford county, O., May 15, 1842, and is a son of Joseph Albright and a grandson of Daniel Albright.

Daniel Albright was born in Berkes county. Pa., about 1776, and was a brother of Rev. Jacob Albright, who was the founder of the religious body known as the Albright Methodists, which, to all intents and purposes, is now the Evangelical church and numbers many thousand in its membership. The father of Daniel and Rev. Jacob Albright, was born m Germany and he was the first of the family to come to America. He settled in Pennsylvania and died there in old age. Daniel Albright learned the brickmaking trade and also engaged in farming. He married Esther Wagner, who belonged to another old German family of Pennsylvania, and afterward resided in Berks and Juniata counties, Pa. From Pennsylvania Daniel Albright and family, in 181 3, moved to Ohio, bringing their household ^possessions with them in wagons, and made settlement on new land near New Lisbon, Columbiana county, O. There he followed the trade of brickmaking and there the wife died, his death taking place in Crawford county.

Joseph Albright, son of .Daniel Albright, was born in Juniata county,. Pa., May 15, 1801 and thus was 12 years old when the family reached Ohio. In 1829, after marriage, he left Columbiana county and came to Crawford county, bringing his wife and their one child, together with an eight^day clock and another cherished piece of furniture, in an ox-cart. He purchased 20 acres of land of James Scott, who had secured great tracts of Government land at an early, day,, paying the sum of $100 for the same. Here he started a brickyard and manufactured the first bricks ever made in Crawford county, and sold the first bricks used in the construction of the old Boyer residence, which is now within the city limits. It is now the property of the Crawford County Agricultural Society. Subsequently Joseph Albrightj purchased 20 iadditional acres of land and still later, 40 more acres, and this continued to be his home until the close of his life, his death occurring May 27, 1884. He had also, at times, bought timbered tracts which were very valuable.. After 1840 he devoted his attention to farming and stock raising. In early life he was 'a Whig but later became a Republican. All his life he was a man of sterling character and after he experienced religion, at a religious gathering held under an oak three on his own farm, was a consistent member of the Albright Methodist body and did much to advance its work in this section. At his hearthstone all the preachers were welcome and when they went on their missionary way it was not only with his assurances of good will but with substantial assistance that often was sadly needed.

About 1828 Joseph Albright was married in Columbiana county, O., to Hannah Jury, who was born March i, 181 2, a daughter of Silas and Anna (Thorp) Jury, of Welsh ancestry but natives of Virginia. Silas Jury died in his native state and his widow married a Mr. Banks and they moved to Crawford county, O. Mrs. Albright died Oct. 4, 1890. To Joseph and Hannah Albright the following children were born: Sarah A., deceased, who was the wife of D. J. Sheckler, also deceased ; Daniel B., deceased, who was survived by two sons and two daughters - Charles, James, Cora and Flora; Emanuel, deceased, who was a farmer and was survived by nine children -

William, Joseph, George, Mary, Gertrude, Grace, Nellie, Fred and Margaret; Hester A., deceased, who is survived by her husband, James Ludwig, and who was the mother of an infant, also deceased; Joseph, Jr., who is a resident of South Bend, Ind., and has three sons and one daughter - Edwin, Zuah, Silas and Bertrum; George W., whose name heads this sketch; John Thompson, who is a farmer in Holmes township, Crawford county and has three children - Franklin, Anna, deceased, and Hannah; Marcia, deceased, who was the wife of W. T. Minnich, of Bucyrus, and has one child, Orris; Hannah, who is the wife of W. C. Kelly, of Bucyrus, and has three children - Hetty, Clarence and Bessie; and Frank, who resides at Bucyrus and has one son and one daughter - Cassius and Desdamonia.

George W. Albright was reared on the old home place and the larger pa,rt of the homestead finally became his own property. He engaged there in agricultural pursuits until 1910, when he retired to Bucyrus and in the following year erected his fine business block on South Sandusky street, his residence being at No. 210 on the same thoroughfare. Mr. Albright is independent in his political sentiments to a large degree but nominally is a Republican.

Mr. Albright was married in Whetstone township, Crawford county, in 1866, to Miss Jemima Scott, who was born in that township, Jan. 22, 1845, and is a daughter of James Scott and a granddaughter of James Scott.

James Scott, the grandfather of Mrs. Albright, was born in Pennsylvania and was there married to Esther Halstead, and in 1822, with their family they came to Crawford county, making the long overland journey in the great covered wagons drawn by oxen. In Crawford county James Scott entered 320 acres of Government land and it was from this far-sighted pioneer that Joseph Albright bought his first 20 acres of land. - On this tract Mr. Scott developed a fine farm, made all necessary improvements and lived long enough to enjoy them, passing away \\hen aged 60 years. His widow lived to be ^2 years of age.

James Scott, Jr., son of James and father of Mrs. Albright, was born about 1796, near Wilkesbarre, Pa., and died in 185 1. He accompanied his parents to Ohio and in Holmes township, Crawford county, was married to Caroline Martin. She was born in 1816, in England and in 1822 accompanied her parents to the United States and to Crawford county, O. They were James and Sarah (Hawks) Martin, the former o«f whom was born in Ireland and when 16 years of age made his way to England. There he entered the British Navy and while serving for 14 years as a sailor, through his own efforts acquired a good education and became a man of religious conviction. When he came to Crawford county he settled in Holmes township, on what is now the Gephart estate. He taught school and also was a preacher for a time and was one of the first auditors of Crawford county. He died when aged 66 years and was survived by his wife for eight years. After the death of James Scott Mrs. Scott married James Boner and died in Crawford county at the age of 48 years, Mr. Boner subsequently passing away at the home of a daughter, by a previous marriage. Mrs. Albright has one brother, Joseph Martin Scott, who resides with his family on his farm in Holmes township.

Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Albright: Georgianna, a popular teacher, who was educated in the schools of Bucyrus and at Berea College; Grace, who died at the age of 38 years, unmarried, a highly educated, cultured woman and a graduate of Baldwin University and of the Northwestern University, Chicago, 111. ; Mercy, who died at the age of 27 years, was also highly educated and a college graduate; Silas J., who died in infancy; Carrie, who is the wife of Forest R. McFarland; and Roscoe D., who died at the age of 14 years.

Mr. and Mrs. Albright and all their children have been members of the Methodist Episcopal church and active and interested workers. Mr. Albright was a charter member of the old order of Patrons of Husbandry, in Whetstone township, Crawford county.

CHARLES GALLINGER. Among the lawyers of Crawford county Charles Gallinger stands as one of the most successful. He has won his standing at the bar by his careful attention to the legal phases of his cases and bv bringing to his work an understanding of right and justice which enable him to make

Charles Gallinger was born near Wingert's Corners, in Lykins township,. Crawford county, Ohio, on June 26th, 1869. His parents were Philip and Louisa (Angene) Gallinger. His father was a Bavarian, and his mother was born in French (now German) territory. His father died in 1879, and his mother in 1905. The parents are intered in the Brokensword Cemetery.

Charles Gallinger is the youngest of five children, all living. He received a common school education, and was an applicant for a teacher's certificate when only 13 years old, but was refused a certificate on account of his age; he secured one the following year, however' when H. J. Tracht, Reuben Stable and J. R Kimerline were the county school examiners. He_ regularly attended each annual county examination, securing certificates, although he did not teach school until he was 18 years of age when he taught his home school three consecutive terms. Immediately thereafter he attended the Ohio Normal University at Ada, Ohio, for one year, at the end of which time he returned home for want of funds with which to complete a collegiate course, and while . at home he continued to assist his brother on the farm, reading law during his spare hours. In September, 1893, he came to Bucyrus and commenced reading law in the office of Finley & Bennett, and in the following June he passed the law examination and was admitted to the bar at Columbus, standing third highest in a class of 63 applicants.

He did not commence the practice of law until December, i8g6, when he started alone, but two months thereafter, on the expiration of the term of Gen. E. B. Finlev as Circuit Judge, a partnershio was formed under the name of Finley & Gallinger, which has continued ever since in the legal practice in all the courts. State and Federal.

In igoo Mr. Gallinger was elected Prosecuting' Attorney of Crawford county, and held the office for six years. He has been an indefatigable worker in his chosen profession and has built up a large and verv lucrative practice. He has been engaged in some of the most important cases in the courts, and his firm is

Mr. Gallinger brought to his chosen profession a natural love for study and the mastery of intricate problems. It was by conscientious devotion to a study of the principles of law that he has been able to attain and hold the high position as a practicing attorney. He gives to every case a care and determination to win which have naturally resulted to the advantage of his clients and he has won success for them by understanding their cases and applying his legal talents for their benefit.

Mr. Gallinger was married July 14, 1903, to Miss Clara Hoffman, daughter of John and Anna (Burns) Hoffman, and she has been active in good works in and for the upbuilding of Bucyrus, her work as head of the Kings Daughters being especially noteworthy. Mr. Gallinger has always taken a firm stand in helping his home town and with both counsel and cash he willingly helps the city.

JOHN H. SHEETZ, cashier of the Farmers Exchange Bank, of New Washington, O., is a member of one of the old and substantial families of Crawford County, one that has been identified with many leading interests and activities of this section. Mr. Sheetz was born at New Washington, Ohio, August 29, 1852, a son of John A. and Margaret (Donnenwirth) Sheetz.

John A. Sheetz was born in Wuertemberg, Germany, Sept. 6, 1809. In 1830 he came to America, landing in New York City. From New York he went to Columbiana County, Ohio. For several years he was employed as a farm hand and at various occupations which would vield him an honest living, receiving but six dollars per month in the first capacity. From Columbiana County he went to Dayton. Ohio. About 1835 he came to Crawford County to visit his sister and while here became so favorably impressed with the agricultural possibilities of this section that he bought ninety acres of land situated in Auburn Township which tract includes the present site of the villaee of Wavnesburg. He erected a log cabin and besran the task of clearing his land and cultivating crops. John A. Sheetz was a man of enterprise and became one of local importance. He was the first postmaster at New Washington and for several years prior to the establishment of the office here, carried the mails, once a week walking to a point four miles west of the village to meet the stage, its route not taking in New Washington. During his later years he was engaged in the mercantile business at New Washington. He was a sturdy, honest, self reliant man, whose whole life was an exemplification of the meritorious qualities which belong to the race from which he came.

At Dayton, Ohio, John A. Sheetz was married in May, 1836, to Margaret AVeisenbacher, who died in July following. In October, 1837, he was married secondly to Margaret Weaver, who was born in Auburn township, Crawford County, and lived but a little over one year after marriage, being survived by a daughter, Catharine Agatha, who is the wife of William H. Donnenwirth, of Canton, Ohio. His third marriage took place at New A\'ashington, Ohio, in 1842, with Mrs. Margaret (Donnenwirth) Hesse, daughter of George Donnenwirth and widow of Ehregott Hesse. ]\Irs. Sheetz was born in Alsace, Germany. Her first husband was a merchant at New Washington, and after his death she continued in the business until after her marriage with Mr. Sheetz, when he took charge of the same and carried it on until 1866, when his son Jacob became a partner under the firm name of John A. Sheetz and Son. In 1876 he went into the banking business, in which he remained until his death, which occurred Dec. 7, 1889. To the above marriage six children were born, four of whom are yet living, namely : Jacob, president of the Farmers Exchange Bank of Xew \\'ashington, Ohio ; Caroline, the wife of John L. Assenheimer, of Bucyrus, Ohio; John H. Sheetz, cashier of the Farmers Exchange Bank, and Louisa P., widow of the late John M. Guiss, of New Washington, Ohio.

John H. Sheetz attended the public schools at Xew \\^ashington, and later at Oberlin College. He learned the principles of banking at Mt. Union business college, Mt. Union, Ohio, where he took a business course. During the last two years of his school life he spent the summer motiths on his father's farm. Agricultural pursuits being congenial to him, he desired to engage in farming, but in 1872 at the earnest solicitation of his father, he became a clerk in the latter's store and served in that capacity until 1874, when he purchased his father's interest in the business and became a partner of his brother Jacob, under the firm name of Jacob Sheetz and Brother. This firm continued in business until 1904, when they sold their stock of goods to William Foos.

In 1876 the Farmers Exchange Bank was organized and our subject became cashier and financial manager. The success of the bank is 'largely due to his efforts, which have resulted in making this one of the leading financial institutions of the county. On Oct. 2, 1889, he was married to Miss Theresia \^^ Michaelis, who was born at Bucyrus, Ohio, and is a daughter of Rev. August Michaelis. The latter was born in Prussia and came to America about 1840, when a young man, subsequently entering the ministry of the Lutheran Church. To John H. Sheetz and wife the following children were born: John A., who is a student at Capital University, Columbus, O., a member of the class of 1913; and Walter F., who is attending the same educational institution and is a member of the class of 19 15, both promising students and fine types of young American manhood. In addition to his banking interests, Mr. Sheetz is a director in the New \\'ashington Lumber and Manufacturing Company. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. In political sentiment he is a Democrat.

FARMERS EXCHANGE BANK, of Xew Washington, O., was organized in 1876 and thus is one of the oldest financial institutions of the county and has enjoyed unusual prosperity. Its officers were : John A. Sheetz, president; Jacob Sheetz, vice president; and John H. Sheetz, cashier, and this board continued to operate the bank until the death of John A. Sheetz in 1889. The business was then reorganized with Jacob Sheetz as president ; John M. Guiss, vice president, and John H. Sheetz, cashier, the directors and stockholders, in addition to the officers, being Mrs. ^largaret Sheetz and Mrs. Louisa P. Guiss. The death of John M. Guiss in 1910 and of Mrs. Margaret Sheetz in i8q2, called for changes and accordingly Jacob Sheetz continued as presi- dent, Mrs. Louisa P. Guiss became vice president, John H. Sheetz continued as cashier; George H. Seitter became assistant cashier in 1904 and in 1910 Miss Ida L. KimerHne became bookkeeper.

This bank was organized with a capital stock of $25,000.00. It now has a surplus account of $25,000.00 and its undivided profits aggregate $10,082.71.

The earliest location of the bank was in the back part of the J. Sheetz & Bro. store, which mercantile business was sold in 1904 to William Foos, and in 1905 the present commodious and modern bank building was erected. Its dimensions are 25x64 feet, two stories high, of brick construction, the entire first floor being devoted to the banking departments and the second floor occupied by the local telephone exchange and by tenants. The bank is equipped with a burglar and fire proof vault, with inside dimensions of 7x11 feet and an automatic time-lock door weighing three tons. Conveniences for the patrons of the bank have also been provided and the interests of all customers are carefully conserved. The officers of the concern are members of the American Bankers' Association; the Ohio Bankers' Association, and of the Ohio Private Bankers' Association.

GEORGE A. BRAUSE,* who owns 705 acres of land in Lykens township, Crawford county, was born in this township. May 29, 1855, ^ son of Rudolph and Catherine (Klink) Brause.

Rudolph Brause was a native of Germany but at the age of six years came to the United States and in 1830 located in Lykens township, Crawford county, where he became a well known farmer. He married, as before intimated, Catherine Klink, who was also born in Germany, in Wurtemberg, and who at the age of six years came with her parents to the United States, they in 1828 settling in Liberty township, Crawford county. To Rudolph Brause and his wife were born the following children : Caroline, who died when aged 21 years; George A.; John; Fidelia, deceased, who was the wife of Jacob Zeigler; Willis H., a resident of Lykens township; and Emma, who died when aged 46 years. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Brause belonged to the Lutheran church.

George A. Brause received his educational training in the common schools of Lykens township and then turned his attention to farming. He at first assisted his father in the cultivation of the home place, but when he was 25 years of age he had through his industry and frugality acquired enough capital to be able to purchase a tract of 80 acres with but little help from his parents. To this tract he has added until he now has 705 acres of valuable land, on which he carries on general farming along scientific lines, also raising some stock.

On February 12, 1889, Mr. Brause was united in marriage to Miss Mary Anna Green, who was born in Chatfield township, this county. Her parents, Jacob and Magdalena (Drefts) Green, were natives of Germany but came to this country when young and were married here. Jacob Green was a farmer. Both he and his wife are now deceased and are buried at Sheely cemetery near Sulphur Springs. To them were born the following children: John; Catherine, wife of Emanuel Ulmer; Daniel; Benjamin; Gottlieb; Edward; Louisa, deceased, who was the wife of John Bower; Sophia, the wife of Jacob Feightner; Mary Anna, the wife of our subject; and Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of of Abraham Clopftesteen. To Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Brause have been born children as follows: Edward Rudolph, Walter George, Clarence Albert, Rosa Anna and Hattie Magdalena Catherine.

A Democratic in politics, Mr. Brause is serving as a member of the school board. He and his family are affiliated with the German Lutheran church.