Delaware County, Ohio - Chapter 18: Townships and Towns, 1908 (part 10 of 16)

Henry Rittenhouse was born in Pennsylvania and was taken in childhood to Virginia by his father, who settled in the rich lands of Albemarle Count}-, where he acquired a large plantation and slaves to work it. He died on his Virginia land prior to the Civil War and during the great struggle about one-third of the estate was lost. It made no difference to Hamilton \\\, however, as he never claimed any part of it. Henry Rittenhouse married Martha Turner, who was a daughter of Terrence Turner, who was a wealthy Virginia planter and a strong supporter of President Andrew Jackson. Of the ten children horn to this marriage. Hamilton W. was the youngest. His paternal grandfather probably was born in Germany and he took part in the Revolutionary War. while his father served in the War of 18 12.

Hamilton W. Rittenhouse was reared and educated in Virginia. In 1855 he came to Scioto Township, Delaware County, and settled south of Ostrander, where he engaged in farming and raising cattle, horses, hogs and sheep. During his last years on the farm he gave a large acreage to hay. He was one of the organizers of the Ostrander Banking Company and has been one of its Board of Directors ever since, with the exception of the year 1902. He has always taken an interest in the progress and development of this section and has been a patron of school and church. His grandfather and his father were stanch Democrats, but he is an independent voter, selecting his candidate according to his own judgment. He is pronounced in his temperance views. He has never sought political office but served for 12 years as trustee of S Township and always held himself ready to perform any act of good citizenship which would be for the general welfare of his community.

Mr. Rittenhouse was married (first) to Jane Liggett, who was a daughter of Joab and Mary (Carr) Liggett. They had one. child, James II.. who is deceased. Mr. Rittenhouse married for his second wife, Sarah J. Elsom, reached maturity were: Nelson, now deceased; Eva, who married Alexander Mosely, of Union County; Lulu, who married Thomas 11. Newhouse, of Scioto Township; and Bernard H.. residing at Ostrander. Mr. Rittenhouse was married (third) to Amanda J. Reed, who 1- a daughter of William Reed, of Union County, Ohio. Many years ago, in the infancy of the Marysville lodge, Mr. Rittenhouse was made a Mason and later, when a Masonic lodge was established at Ostrander, he secured a demit on account of convenience. He has never lost his deep interest in the fraternity. He is a deacon in the Baptist Church at Ostrander and one of its most liberal supporters.

ON. THOMAS R. SMITH, one of Delaware County's leading citizens, who represented the county in the seventy-third and seventy-fourth sessions of the Ohio General Assembly, and is prominently identified with large public and private interests of this section, resideon his well-cultivated farm of 22^ acres, which is favorably located on the Sunbury Turnpike Road, in Berlin Township. He was born on tin- farm, in 1838, and is a son of Rodney and Delilah (Reynolds) Smith. The grandparents of Mr. Smith were William and Luanda 1 Witter) Smith, natives of Massachusetts, who came to Ohio and settled in [816 on the farm now owned by him.

Rodney Smith was about fifteen years of age when his parents settled here, and he assisted to clear the farm, which then contained 320 acres. He erected the present residence, it taking the place of the log cabin built by the grandparents. For a number of years Rodney Smith kept a country tavern, and his sun remembers seeing the road in front of the house rilled with wagons and teams, and sometimes the guests would he so numerous that women would frequently be obliged to sleep on the floors of the inn, while the men would take up their night quarters in the wagon.-,. Rodney Smith lived to lie Si y< age,

Thomas R. Smith was the fifth of the above family in order of birth, and he remained under the parental roof-tree until he was 17 years of age, being absent only during one term of school, which he spent at Berkshire. By teaching school during the winter seasons he obtained the means to attend the Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was graduated in 1863. From there he went to Memphis, Tennessee, where he taught school for one year, and then to Cleveland, Ohio, where he taught one year in the Military Institute. He subsequently returned to Delaware, where he read law under Hon. James l\. Hubbell and was admitted to the Bar in 1866. After two years of law practice at Delaware, he removed to Marion County, where he operated a cattle ranch for fifteen years. While residing in that county he served one term as countv school examiner, but accepted no other public office.

When .Mr. Smith's father died, he bought the homestead and took possession and has continued to reside in Berlin Township ever since. In addition to carrying on agricultural operations on a large scale, he is extensively engaged in raising fine Delaine Merino sheep, keeping a flock of 400 head. From early manhood he lias taken an active interest in politics and has always been influential in the Republican party. For many years he served as justice <pf the peace and during his presence at Columbus, as a member of the seventy-third and seventy-fourth General Assembly, he took part in the memorable contest which gave the late Senator Manna his seat in the L'nited States Senate. From its date of organization, Mr. Smith has been identified with the Patrons of Husbandry, for many years served as master of the subordinate lodge, for ten years was secretary of the State organization, and for four years was master of the same body.

In 1N07, Mr. Smith was married to Camelia Gooding, of Marion County, < >hio, who died in 18X0, aged forty years. In 1881 Mr. Smith was married (second) to Lucy A.

Gooding, a cousin of his former wife. Not having any children of his own. Mr. Smith reared two girls and adopted a boy, the latter, Chiton Smith, being now a resident of Arizona. Of the two girls who found a home and protection with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Anna Bluhm died aged 22 years. Mary Bluhm married and now resides near Madison, Maine.

At certain times in the proper season Mr. Smith's friends and neighbors may find him buisily engaged with his lawn mower, an implement he greatly values. He takes a landscape gardener's delight in his beautifully kept lawn and has been heard to say that in bis opinion, a utensil of this kind should closely follow the purchase of a plow. He was the first one in the vicinity to make use of a lawn mower and his example has been followed to a large extent, so that along Sunbury Road beautiful lawns are the rule, instead, as formerly, the exception. The public is greatly indebted to men like Mr. Smith, whose care and love for the beautiful provide almost park-like highways along which to travel. Mr. Smith takes a good citizen's interest in the cause of education, and is at present president of the local School Board.

OSES GINX, a highly respected and well-known retired citizen of Galena, was born in Trenton Ti >wnship, Delaware County. Ohio. May 2, 1834, and is a son of James and Effie (Brown) Ginn.

James Ginn was born in Delaware, September 12. 1795, and was a son of John Ginn, who was born in Ireland. The latter brought bis family to Delaware County, Ohio, in 1812, and settled on land he procured from the Government, in Trenton Township, which was covered with a heavy growth of timber. James Ginn was seventeen years of age at this time and he assisted his father in making a home in the wilderness. He was married in Trenton Township, to Effie Brown, who was born in Connecticut. June 16, 1798. and was a daughter of Ezekiel Brown, who had come from early settlers. After his marriage, James Ginn bought 125 acres of land in Trenton Township, which he cleared and improved, and on that farm he died. March 2, i860. He was survived many years by his widow, who died at Galena, April 6, 1885. They had a family of five daughters and four sons. The survivors are: Mrs. Mary Jane Huff, widow, residing at Columbus; .Mrs. Levina Watts, wid.»w. residing in Berkshire Township; Eliza Ann, who married Reuben Perfect, residing at Galena; and Moses Ginn, residing at Galena.

Moses Ginn attended the district schools during his youth, as opportunity was afforded, and he remained with his parents until he was 22 years old. .For one year he worked on the farm of Robert McAllister, and then bought a farm of 63 acres, in Geneva Township, on which he lived for three years, when he sold and then rented for the next fi mr years. Mr. Ginn then bought a farm of 62 acres, in Harlan Township, but when a good opportunity offered, two years later, he sold it and bought one-half of the old homestead farm, on which he lived for three years. This he subsequently sold to William D. Miller, who still resides there. Mr. Ginn then went into the business getting out timber for lumber and staves and remained interested in that business for jo years. In 1872 he came to Galena, where he has lived ever since with the exception of four years, from 1880 to 1884, during which period he lived at Westerville. Since 1900, Mr. Ginn has lived retired, owning a house and four acres of land at Galena.

On October 9, 1850. Mr. Ginn was married to Sarah R. Carter, who was born in Herkimer County. New York. July 6. 1830, and died November 20. 1900. She was a daughter of George Rodney and Julia (Foster 1 Carter, who were natives of Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Ginn had the following children born to them: Edna A., born May 12. 1:859, married Wellington Mills, and died June 4, [893; Helen M.. born January 20, 186T, died July 12. 1896; Maynard L., born November 25. 1803. died October 18. [864; Bertha M., born January 30. 1867, married W. H. Campbell, postmaster of Galena, Ohio; and Frank E., born September 2T,. 1871, residing at Santa Cruz. California.

Mr. Ginn is identified with the Republican party and on numerous occasions he has served in local offices, having been school director and road superintendent, lie is a member of Rainbow Lodge, No. ^t,j. Odd Fellows, at Westerville, Ohio.

RAM HEINLEN, general farmer and representative citizen of Kingston Township, of which he was a trustee for six years, resides on his val uable farm of 102 acres, all of which he has cleared with the exception of fifteen acres. Mr. Heinlen was born in Morrow County. Ohio, October 14, 1839, and is a son of Jacob and .Mary (Wittenberg) Heinlen. Jacob Heinlen was born in Germany, March K.. [799, and died in Ohio. June 12. J<s74- After reaching America he worked hard and soon paid the man wdio had advanced his passage money. On the same sailing vessel came Mary Wittenberg, who was also born in Germany, December 8, 1803. They both landed in Ohio in 18 18, where they became acquainted and subsequently were married. Jacob Heinlen entered 45 acres of Government land in Westfield Township, Morrow County, although at that time the territory was all known as Delaware County. He resided on his land there until the close of his life, a sturdy German farmer, one who gained and kept the respect of all who knew him. II is wife survived him but two years, her death taking place July 19. 1876. They had thirteen children, the six survivors of the family being the following: Emanuel, residing in North Missouri: Rebecca, who married Eli Rhodes, residing in Will County, Illinois; Abram; Mrs. Elizabeth Petre, widow, residing at Denver, Colorado; Lydia. who married Hiram Howard, residing at Marshall, Saline County, Missouri ; and Reuben, residing at Syracuse, Kansas.

school education and remained with his parents until the fall following the opening of the Civil War. Air. Heinlen was a loyal supporter of the Government and in October, 1861, after the summer work on the farm was completed, he enlisted for service, entering Company B, Forty-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Marshman. The Forty-third Regiment was assigned to duty in the Army of the Mississippi, where it gave a good account of itself, bearing off honors for gallantry in the battles of New Madrid, Island No. 10 and Corinth. The exposure and hardship fell too heavily on Mr. Heinlen. and in the fall of 1862, he was honorably discharged on account of disability. After his return he worked on various farms for si itne years before he bought his present property in Kingston Township. At that time it was a dense tract of timber, but Mr. Heinlen has cleared all but one fine piece of fifteen acres and has all the rest under good cultivation. He is one of the township's industrious men and is numbered with her substantial ones.

Mr. Heinlen was married (first) in February, j 870, to Lydia E. Schults, who died in A[a_\'. [891, and is buried in Marlborough Township, Morrow County, Ohio. She was a daughter of John and Susan (Gingrich) Schults, who were natives of Pennsylvania. There were two children born to this marriage, namely: Thomas I., born July 5, [871, a mechanic, residing in Delaware Township; and Alton Ray, born October 19, 1873, residing at home. Mr. Heinlen was married (second) September 27, 1892, to Mrs. Cordelia (Cross) Christ, who is a daughter of Reynolds and Louisa (Farley) Cross, and was the widow of Julius V. Christ, who died February 8, 1889. Mr. Christ left two children: Lewis \\'., residing in Morrow County, and Mrs. Samuel Hutchison, residing in Kingston Township.

Politically, Mr. Heinlen is a Republican and he has served in township offices; for six years being township trustee. He is a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and formerly a trustee.

Obias C. Breece

near Berlin Station, on the Berlin turnpike, was born in 1 841, in Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Lewis and Sarah (Smith) Breece.

Lewis Breece was born in Pennsylvania and made his first visit to Ohio in 1825. He subsequently returned to the East and in 1829 he was married to Sarah Smith, with whom he returned to Delaware" County and settled in what was then a wild region although it was but two miles east of Delaware. Lewis Breece cleared up an excellent farm and continued its improvement through his active years. He died on this land in 1 87 1, aged 65 years. His parents were Daniel and Abigail (Love) Breece, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Delaware County after their son had settled here and spent their remaining years with him. Lewis Breece married as above noted. Sarah Smith w; daughter of Nathan and Rhoda 1 Love) Smith. They were natives of Pennsylvania, from which State they later moved to New York and from there to near Pontiac, Michigan, where they subsequently died. Lewis and Sarah Smith had ten children, as follows : Amy Ann, Minerva, Delilah. Lorane, Celia. Biancy, Melvin W., Tobias E., Bethesby and Olive. Of this large family eight still survive, the youngest of whom is 60 years of age.

Tobias C. Breece attended school until aobut 18 years of age and then learned the carpenter trade. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the Federal Army, entering Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served as a brave and faithful soldier for three years, during this long period participating in many dangerous battles and a protracted fortune, however, lie reached home in safety. In 1805, Mr. Breece was married to Susan C. Osborn, who is a daughter oi Henry and Mary A. (Havens) Osborn, natives of New Jersey, who came to Delaware County in 1S52. locating at Berlin Station, where Mrs. Osborn died. There Air. Osborn passed the remainder of his life, with the exception of the last two years, which were spent in Delaware. He died March 7. [898. Mr. and Mrs. Breeee have four smis, namely: Melvin J., who is superintendent of the water-works at Galion, Ohio ; Henry 1... residing at Delaware, following the carpenter trade; Archie O., residing in Texas; and Clayton A., residing at home.

For some 20 years following his marriage. Mr. Breeee worked at the carpenter trade, after which he settled on his present place. Ikhas always had a taste for flowers and after coming here engaged in raising them as a business. He has a beautiful, well-arranged home and grounds, with equipments for growing and caring for tender plants. Mr. Breeee is a highly respected citizen. He is a man of temperance and is identified with the Prohibition party.

one of Germany's most celebrated explorers and a retired officer oi the German Hussars, was born in Castle Tzschocha, Silesia. Germany. He is a man of high educational attainments, speaks seven different languages and is Doctor of Medicine. Philosophy, Natural History and Geology. He attended college at Hirschberg and Dresden, and later the Universities of Halle, Frankfort and Berlin. In 1889-1890, he made several trips into the unexplored regions of Brazil, principally in quest of game, ami from [891 to 1893 explored southwest Africa in the interest of the German Government, with a view to establishing German colonies in that country. He was the first white man to succeed in crossing the Sahara Desert, pushing his way forward and encountering the many dangers from savage natives and unsalubrious climate with an indomitable will power and characteristic energy and bravery. It was Baron von Uchtritz's favorable report 'f the great value of this vast country, which induced the German Government to retain it instead of selling it to Great Britain, as had been recommended by the German Secretary of State. During [893-1894, Karon von Uchtritz was chiei (if an expedition from Cameron to Lake [sod, the success of which placed him among the bravest and most celebrated of African explorers. Numerous battles were fought with powerful and fanatic Mohammedans, but the brilliant military tactics and genius of the leader made every engagement a victory. The greatest success was in accomplishing the surrender of the powerful state of Bubanzidah, which had been regarded as almost unconquerable. Baron von Uchtritz, having acquired some vast tracts of land for the use of the German colonies, returned to his native land. Having gathered some very valuable data while on these expeditions, from his notes he compiled and published a book of 573 pages, a work of much merit. In appreciation of the results accomplished -on this expedition, the German Emperor conferred upon the Baron a very high decoration, with an additional decoration for personal bravery. He was soon after his return united in marriage with Miss Viola Lytle, oldest daughter of Hon. and Mrs. James R. Lytle, of Delaware. Ohio, an event which marked his retirement from the field of exploration, although he has since made some very interesting trips into Northern Norway, Sweden and Lapland, bent on sport and scientific research. He has always been accompanied on these trips by his wife, who is a fine shot and an enthusiastic horsewoman.

Baron Edgar von Uchtritz comes of one of the oldest and wealthiest families of Germany, and is youngest son of Baron Otto von Uchtritz. Members of this family served as chiefs of their clans in the days before Germany was Christianized, and a very early record in Prague mentions the name, with the information that its bearer was a relative of Unata, a powerful Bohemian king who lived about the time of Charlemagne the Great. From that time the name appears frequently in the pages of German history. The mother of our subject was Princess Wartenslaben, who also was of a distinguished old German family and was a descendant of General Wartenslaben. who was 1 ne of Frederick the Great's most trusted and honored generals. One of her brothers is still living and is a celebrated general ami personal friend of the Kaiser. Baron Edgar has one brother and two sisters. The brother, Baron Bolco, was court chamberlain to Emperor Frederick and serves in a similar capacity to Emperor William, this being a distinction granted for life. He is one of the official ministry of the Royal household, first lieutenant in the Garde Landwehr Cavalierre, and a Knight in the Order of St. John. The older sister is the wife of the Austrian ambassador to Spain. Count Welsersheimb, who also represented Austria at the international peace conferences at The Hague and at Algeria. The Countess was considered one of the must charming women at the Court of Vienna and was a great favorite of the Empress, from whom she received the title of honor, "Palast Dame," or in English, Palace Lady. The youi ger sister of Baron Edgar married a distant relative of the Hungarian line of Uchtritz, his title in English phraseology be- 1 Count \iin Uchtritz. lie is a man of note in Hungary and his father. Count von L'chtritz, paid tor the education of Liszt, the great composer. Castle Tzschocha, the present home of the Uchtritz family, was originally built more than eight hundred years ago, but has been rebuilt and modernized and is now 1 ne of the most beautiful and interesting castles in the German Empire. Connected with it are several thousand acres of land and numerous beautiful hunting forests.

Baroness Viola Lytle von Uchtritz, eldest daughter of James Robert and Cornelia I Chase ) Lytle, is a native of Delaware. Ohio. Her early education was received under the direction of a private tutor and later in Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, from which institution she was graduated with high honors in the class of 1S04 She is a musician of marked ability on the piano, harp, violin and cymbal. After completing a special course in literature under Prof. John 11. vmi Cleve, she. accompanied by her chaperon, went to Berlin, Germany, to complete her musical education and to get a

1111 ne perfect knowledge of the German and French languages. Her brilliancy and originality, together with a charming personality, soon made her a great favorite 111 society. During the first winter in Berlin she made the acquaintance of Baron Edgar von Uchtritz, who was attracted by her beauty and personal accomplishments. Congenial in their tastes, friendship soon ripened into a deeper attachment and in 1805 they were married. Several months were spent by them in touring America, visiting the many points of scenic beauty and historic interest, and both being fond of travel they have since visited the various countries of Europe and foreign lauds. A mutual interest in hunting and in natural history and geology led them into Northern Norway, Sweden and Lapland. Both are musically talented and are devotees of outdoor forms of sport, the Baroness developing into a fine horsewoman under the instructions of her husband, whose military training in the Hussars made of him a superior rider. Besides English - her native tongue - the Baroness is conversant with the French, German and Italian languages, and has attained success as a writer of stories, main- of which have appeared in both German and American magazines.

ert B., Harry \Y., Helen M. and Lawrence A. Robert graduated with the degree of B. S., from the Ohio Wesleyan University, in 1902, since which time he has been assistant cashier of the First National Bank. He is a member of the .Masonic fraternity and of the Phi Gamma Delta and the Theta Nu Epsilon college societies. Harry W. Powers, teller 111 the First National Bank, was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University School of Business. Helen M. Powers, like her brothers, was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University. Lawrence A. is still a student in the Delaware schools. The family is identified with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Powers and two older sons are well known in banking circles, almost their whole business careers having been identified with banking interests.

MONROE CREGO, a successful agriculturist of Berkshire Township, residing on his well cultivated farm of 100 acres, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, December 18, 1837, and 1- .1 son of Charles and Eliza 1 Clark) Crego.

Charles Crego was born in Otsego County. New York, and was a son of Lester and Mary ( Chase ) Crego. They came to Guernsey C tunty at an early day. Charles Crego grew to manhood on his father's farm and married Eliza Clark, who was born in Maryland. Her parents were Levi and Eliza (Basward) Clark, who also were early settlers in Guernsey Ci unty. Some 2? years after his marriage, Charles Crego removed from ( iuernsey O lunty to Knox County. Ohio, and five years later to Berkshire Township. Delaware County, where he died at the age of 82 years. The mother of J. Monroe Crego spent the last years of her life with this son, dying at his home, in June, 1905. aged 85 years. The family contained 13 children, nine of whom still survive.

County and worked at thai until March. 1863, when he enlisted for service in the Civil War, entering Company 1), One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was assigned to the Army of the Potomac. He continued in the service until the close of the war and, although participating in many battles and skirmishes, survived them all and returned practically unharmed to his family. For Mime years he followed his trade after coming to Berkshire Township. Delaware County, and then purchased his farm of 100 acres, all of which he has placed under fine cultivation.

Air. Crego was married (first) August 1, [858, to Alice Mitchell, who was born in Knox County, Ohio, and died June 14, 1898, and is buried at Galena. She was a daughter of Allen and Margaret (Hawkins) Mitchell, who were natives of Vermont. To this marriage were born six children, two of whom are deceased, the survivors being: Luella, who married William Garlinghouse. residing in Berkshire Township; Clara, who married William McWilliams, residing in Berkshire Township: Oren, residing in Knox County; and Caroline, who married Elmer Jaycox. residing in Berlin Township. Delaware County. Mr. Crego was married (second) October 17, 1901, to Josephine Hoy, who was horn in Fairfield County. Ohio, and is a daughter' of Peter and Catherine ( Erick) Hoy, who were born in Pennsylvania and came as early settler^ to Fairfield County.

ENJAMIN F. DAVIDS, a representative citizen of Radnor Township, owns the old homestead farm of 175 acres, which is situated in Delaware County, Ohio, and on this place he horn April 9. 1S46. His parents were Sylvanus and Margaret (Evans) Davids.

Thomas Davids, the grandfather of Benjamin F., was horn in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and he died in Delaware County. September 5, 1S10. The inscription on his tombstone in Radnor cemeterv shows that his was the sec- ond burial there. He left his widow with ten children, their ages ranging from 19 years to infancy. The land he secured was uncleared and consisted of a. large acreage, the village of Radnor now standing on what was once his farm. He was one of the early settlers in Radnor Township but lived but a short time after reaching here.

Sylvanus Davids, father of Benjamin F.. was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in 1797, and died in Delaware County, in 1872. He was about two years old when his parents emigrated from Wales to America and settled in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where the family lived until June, 1810, when removal was made to Delaware County. The early death of his father placed heavy responsibilities on him. He cleared many acres of land of the virgin forest. At the time of his marriage he settled on the farm which is now owned by his son Benjamin F. At first a rude log house was the home but it soon gave way to a comfortable hewed log house and later to a substantial brick residence. He carried on general farming until the close of bis life. For many years he was a township official and through his whole career was noted for the manly qualities which have always marked men of his family. They have all prospered through industry, and they have been universally held as reliable, honest and upright citizens. Sylvanus Davids married Margaret Evans, a daughter of Thomas Evans. She was born in Carmarthen, Wales, in 1805, and died in 1878. They had ten children, seven of whom grew to maturity, namely : Thomas, who is deceased; Mary, who married Charles Robinson, is deceased ; Isabella, who married John Bonner, is deceased; Margaret, who married ( first) Henry Hermon and ( second) William Ferguson, resides at Columbus, a widow; Sarah M., who lives at home; Julia, deceased, who married (first) Leander Carr and (second) Robert Ferrier; and Benjamin F. The family belonged to the Radnor Baptist Church, the parents being among its founders.

being during the Civil War. when, as a member of Company A, One Hundred and Fortyfifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he assisted during the summer of 1804, in the guarding of Washington City. His interests have always been centered in agricultural pursuits. He added to the land secured from his father's estate, and of his farm of 175 acres, he cultivates 140 acres, selling nothing he produces except his wheat. He is largely interested in raising fine horses, hogs and Shorthorn cattle, keeping from 40 to 50 head of the latter. Mr. Davids takes justifiable pride in his well-improved farm and his other possessions. His home and surroundings are so attractive that they excite favorable comment from the passing stranger. In 1882 he built the fine brick residence, two stories in height. containing 14 rooms, the most commodious house in Radnor Township, and its inside equipments equal its outside appearance. In 1888 he erected his fine barn with dimensions of 64 feet in length with an ell, 50 feet in width and with 18-foot posts.

On October 22, 1874, Mr. Davids married Lucy E. Humphreys, a daughter of Morris Humphreys of Radnor, and four of their six children reached maturity, as follows: Gertrude, William, John E. and Margaret I. Mr. Davids and family belong to the Baptist Church and he is a member of the committee on Missions. In politics, he is a Republican and has served as township trustee and in other offices.

D. STAYMAN, a well-known retired citizen of Delaware, who has been identified with the express business at this point for over 40 years and has been a resident here since September, 1845, was born in 1837. at Frederick, Maryland, and is a son of George F. Stayman.

The late George F. Stayman came to I >elaware County in 1845 an(l founded the Loco Foco, which was the first Democratic paper established here. He conducted it until [865, when he sold out the plant, and in 1847 it became the Standard and now is the Journal- Herald. Mr. Staynian published the Clark 1 ounty Democrat, for several years and then went into the hotel business at Springfield and later at Piqua. He then removed to Columbus, where he died in 1888. -

One of the earliest and best schools which V. D. Stayman attended, was his father's printing office, in which he was setting type when but eight years old. He remained connected with printing and newspaper work until [858, when he became connected with the expros business, first with the United States Express Company and later with the American Express Company, being the agent for the latter at Delaware for about 40 years. Since 1903 he has lived retired from active business.

In 1868. Mr. Stayman was married to; Sarah S. Lamb, who died in 1904. She was a daughter of Henry Lamb, who was one of the first white children born in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Stayman had one son, Guyton, win ) is a resident of Indianapolis. Indiana, where he is engaged in an insurance business. On January 2. 1908, Mr. Stayman took for his second wife. Miss Nellie F. Pratt, a native of Delaware, Ohio, and formerly librarian of the City Library.

During all his active years. Mr. Stayman was more or less concerned in politics and has always taken a great interest in public affairs. Fraternally he belongs to the Elks and the Odd Fellows. He is a member of the vestry of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

T. CARR, a retired farmer residing at Ostrander, was horn August 19, 1849, at Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a member of one of the old and important families of this section.

S. T. Carr was reared on the home farm and was educated in the common schools. In [872 he bought the David Pike farm, which is ited two and one-half miles north of Ostrander. on which he resided for ten years. He owns 102 acres and one-half of the old home farm, about 70 acres, using the latter for pasturage and renting the former. " In 1882 he built his commodious residence of twelve rooms. Mr. Carr was one of the organizers of The Ostrander Banking Company.

Mr. Carr married Lizzie David, a daughter of Thomas E. David of Radnor Township, and they have five children, namely: Ella, who married E. W. Thompson, cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Wooster; Ethel M., who is the wife of William Harris, cashier of The Ostrander Banking Company; Monette, who married C. C. Stedman, superintendent of the Cook Motor Works at Delaware; Jean, wife of Raymond E. Dix of Cleveland, Ohio; and Marie, a high school student at Ostrander. The family belong to the Baptist Church. In politics, Mr. Carr is a Republican. He has served for a number of years as member of the School Board but is not a seeker for public office.

EORGE F. ELSBREE, who is numbered with the leading citizens of Orange Township, has resided for the past 41 years on his present farm of 137 acres. He was born September 9, 1834, in Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Collins P. and Matilda (Norton) Elsbree.

Collins P. Elsbree was born in 1800, in Dutchess County. New York, and in 181 1 he accompanied his step-father, Jeremiah Mc- Cumber, to Orange Township, Delaware Count v, returned to his native place in 1816. and came back to Ohio in 1822. He had two half-brothers and two half-sisters, namely : Alva. Nahum, Phebe and Nancy. Alva Mc- Cumber lived to the age of 91 year- and Nahum McCumber to be 93. In 1827. Collins P. Elsbree was married to Matilda Norton, who was a daughter of Captain Joab Norton. an officer in the State militia. He came from Hartford, Connecticut, to Ohio, and landed at Worthington, in 1806 and settled in Orange Township. Delaware County, in 1807. A rude log cabin in the forest was the first family home. Captain Norton died at Delaware. He erected block houses all along the Sandusky turnpike and when he built at what is now the town of Norton, the settlement was named in his honor. He became the owner of a number of large farms and also of property at Delaware. The land on which the Ohio Wesleyan University stands was once owned by him, and he also owned the corner of Sandusky and William streets, on which the present Interurban station of the C. D. & M. road is located. He owned a tannery which was situated on the property where the college now stands. He was one of the civilization builders of his time. The children of Joab Norton were the following: Desdemona, who married Jacob Coldflesh, lived and died in Liberty Township, Delaware County ; Edward ; Matilda, who was the mother of George F. Elsbree; and Minerva. She was married (first) to Samuel Falkner and they resided in Union County, Ohio. She was married (second) to John Gordon and they moved to Wisconsin.

Prior to returning to Ohio, Collins P. Elsbree learned the trade of distiller and when he came to Delaware County he established the first distillery on the Whetstone River, known now as the Olentangy River. Later he sold the same to Simon Thomas. His first purchase of land was 67 acres of John Goodrich, which he sold to George Gooding. In 1847 ne bought 137 acres at Lewis Center Corners and remained on the same until his death, in 1880. He was a great fancier of fine stock. His family consisted of four sons and two daughters, those who survived infancy being: Gustavus, who died June 29, 1877; Augustus C, who served in the Union army during the Civil War, in Company H, Ohio National Guard. owns 240 acres of land in Orange Township, married Elizabeth Case; George F. ; Cicero M., who owns 200 acres of land in Orange Township, married Adaline Crawford; and Eliza, who died aged [6 years.

George F. Elsbree attended the local schools through his boyhood and as he increased in age became of more ami more value to his father in managing the home property. On

December 18, 1866, he was married to Caroline J. Case, who is a daughter of Rev. Titus and Hannah (Fisher) Case. Mrs. Case was a daughter of Isaac Fisher, who came to Ohio from Bergen County, New Jersey, in 1809. Grandfather Fisher settled on the edge of Franklin County. The paternal great-grandfather, George Case, came to Delaware County in 1806 and when he died he was laid to rest on a quiet part of his own farm. His son, Titus Case, was born in 1797 and was nine years old when he accompanied his father, who had been a Revolutionary soldier, to Ohio, from Simsbury, Connecticut. He became a preacher and elder in the Christian Church. The children of Rev. Titus Case and wife were: Fredonia C, who married Irvin Thurston; Elizabeth A., who married A. C. Elsbree; Miles S., who married Emily J. Bartholomew; and Caroline J., who became the wife of George F. Elsbree. The two survivors are Mrs. Elsbree and Miles S., the latter of whom resides near Hyattsville.

In 1867, Mr. and Mrs. Elsbree settled on this pleasant old farm and they hold a deed from the Maynard family which first owned this property before it came into the possession of the Elsbrees. In 1S95, the old house was destroyed by fire, but Mr. Elsbree has rebuilt. Here he has continued to successfully carry 1 >n a general line of farming and is one of the township's substantial men in every particular. In 1864, when the call came for defenders of the National Capital. Mr. Elsbree went out as a member of Company H, Ohio National Guard, and remained at Arlington Heights, near Washington, as long as the alarm continued.

OHN H. PRICE, member of the Board of Education, of Troy Township, residing on his well-cultivated farm of 22H acres, is a representative citizen of this section. Mr. Price was born in Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio. July 6. 1859, and is a son of John R. and Elizabeth ( Powell) Price.

The parents of Mr. Price were born in Wales and came to America in [859, settling in Radnor Township, Delaware County, prior to the birth of their son. John R. Price died in 1X77. He was a worthy member of the Calvinistic Methodist Episcopal Church. He was twice married and seven of his children survive, namely: Reese, residing in Delaware Township; Sarah, who married Frank Dix, residing in Brown township; John H. ; Cad, a resident of Union County. Ohio; Thomas R., residing in Radnor Township; Charles X., who resides in Radnor Township; and Mary E., also a resilient of Radnor Township.

John 11. Price was reared in Radnor Township and attended the district schools as he had opportunity in the meanwhile receiving a practical training in agriculture, on his father's farm. He continued to live in Radnor Township until the spring of 1889. when he came to Troy Township, where he has successfully engaged in farming and stockraising until the present time. His land is productive, his methods of working it are entirely up-to-date, and he is considered one of the substantial farmers of this section.

Mr. Price married Amanda Miller, who is a daughter of John and Catherine Miller, formerly of Delaware Township. Delaware County. Mr. and Mrs. Price have five children: John A., Grace C. Walter P., Florence L. and Bernice. The family belong to the Congregational Church at Radnor.

Mr. Price is a Republican and as a member of that party has frequently been elected to township offices. For four years he served as trustee of Troy Township and two terms as treasurer and is a valued member of the township Board of Education.

EORGE ALBERT SHUSTER, a highly esteemed resident of Delaware Township, who is engaged in general farming on his tract of 50 acres, was born on his present farm in Delaware County. Ohio, May 31, 1840. and is .1 son of George and Catherine (Morgan) Sinister.

George Sinister was born Januarj jj, 1809, m Pennsylvania, and died in Delaware County, Ohio, aged 82 years. He was nine years old when he was brought to Morgan County, Ohio, by his father, John Sinister. I lis educational tunities were decidedly limited, and he went barefooted winter and summer until he worked for the money with which to buy himself his first pair of shoes. For nine years Mr. Shuster worked on the National turnpike, and then came to Delaware Township, where he worked on the Mull turnpike until he ptirchased the farm now owned by his son George Albert, then a tract of 115 acres, of which he later sold 15 acres to his father-in-law. On locating on this property, Mr. Shuster found it heavily timbered, the only clearing that had been done being that cut by the coon hunters. He was married to Catherine Morgan, who was the daughter of Jacob Morgan, of Hamilton County, and they had ten children, five of whom grew to maturity: John, who resides at Pana, Christian County, Illinois-, Mary, deceased, who was the wife of Henry Swartz, of Delaware Township; Rachel, who married Josiah Hill, of Delaware Township; George Albert ; and Clara, of Delaware Township. The mother of these children died in 1 90 1, aged 82 years.

George Albert Shuster was reared on the home farm. When but 14 years of age he decided to become a soldier in the Civil War. and being large for his years convinced the recruiting officer that he was eighteen. He was mustered into the Union Army February 4. 1864, and went first with his regiment to Munfordsville, Kentucky. Later he was at Bowling Green. Charleston. Rnoxville, Strawberry Plains and Lowden, Tennessee, and received his honorable discharge. August 29, 1865, despite bis youth, having served his country faithfully for 19 months and 24 days. Since returning from the war. Mr. Shuster has engaged in cultivating his 50 acres, hay being the principal crop of the farm, and he also keeps nine head of horses and colts. Mr. Shuster is a Democrat in politics, but has never cared to hold office, preferring to give his entire attention to his farming inter.

He is acknowledged to be one of Delaware Township's good, practical farmers, and his standing as a citizen in his community is de-~ servedly high.

Air. Sinister was married to Alvira Stickney, who is the daughter of Hugh Stickney of Union County. Ohio, and 11 children were born to this union : George, who died from decease contracted during the Cuban War; Emma, who is the widow of Michael Mc- Carthy, of Delaware; Margaret, deceased, who was the wife of Sherman Moore; Edward, who lives at home; Catherine, who is the widow of George Home; Frank, who lives in Delaware; Samuel, of Berlin Township; Elizabeth, who is the wife of Howell Thomas, of Columbus; Hugh, of Berlin Township; and Esther and Susan, twins.

EES PRICE, general fanner, dairyman and stock-raiser, in Radnor Township, was born in Breckonshire, South Wales, August 12. 1851, and is a son of John R. and Margaret 1 Morgan) Price, and a grandson of Rees and Margaret (Jones) Price.

John R. Price grew to manhood in his native land and engaged in farming and also was a collector for a number of years prior ming to America. He married the daughter of a neighbor, Rees Morgan, and they had two children: Rees and Margaret, the latter of whom died aged 24 years. John R. Price and wife were consistent members of the Calvinistic Methodist Church and the former was a singer in the choir, possessing the fine voice which is so general a gift to natives of Wales. After the death of his first wife, John R. Price married Elizabeth Powell and eight children were bom to thai union. In June, 1858, he brought his family to Radnor Township and settled on what was known as the Thomas Lewis farm, on which he lived the remainder of his life. In politics, he was a Republican. lie died in his 57th year. December 10, 1877. Rees Price was reared in Radnor Township and obtained his education in the district schools. From boyhood he was accustomed to farm work and when 19 years old he started out to make his own way in the world, securing employment on the farms in Delaware County. After his marriage he settled in Radnor Township where he has operated different farms, locating on his present one in 1905. In 1908 he and his son, Ora C, leased the Thomas Joy farm in Delaware Township, and took possession April 1, 1908. He has dealt in horses for a number of years and is an excellent judge of all kinds of livestock. He keeps several cows, keeps about 100 head of Duroc Jersey hogs and raises enough on his land so that he is not obliged to buy feed. His operations are on so large a scale that he requires the assistance of two men to supplement the work of himself and son.

Mr. Price married Rena Russell, a daughter of J. B. Russell, of Thompson Township, Delaware County. She died May 8, 1906, aged 49 years. She was a most estimable lady and was beloved by all who knew her. She was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Prospect, of which Mr. Price is one of the stewards. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Price, namely: Lyda, who married C. H. Penry. residing in Radnor Township, and Leora C, who assists his father. One child died in infancy.

Mr. Price is a Republican. He is a member of Ruffner Lodge, No. 320, Odd Fellows, of Warrensburg, of which he is past grand and he is past chief patriarch of Delaware Encampment. He belongs also to the Modern Woodmen of America and is past chief forrester of lamp No. 4102.

H. DAVIS, residing on his well-cultivated home farm of 86 acres, owns land in Troy Township aggregating 220 acres, and is one of the substantial as well as leading citizens and public-spirited men of this section. Mr. Davis was born in Radnor Township, Delaware Connt\. Ohio, February 14. 1850, and is a son of John H. and Maria (Hughes) Davis.

The parents of Mr. Davis were born in the north of Wales. They came to America and settled in Delaware Count}', Ohio, in 1832, locating in Radnor Township among the first settlers. John 11. Davis was an

H. H. Davis attended the schools in the neighborhood of his home, during his boy- 1. and grew to manhood on the home farm. He remained in Radnor Township until 1SS5. when he came to Troy Township, where he has resided ever since. He is one of the leading men of his community, taking an active part in all that pertain- to the public welfare. E r six years he served as trustee of Troy Township and for 14 years has been a member of the Board of Education. He belongs to Radnor Lodge. No. 250, Odd Fellows, at Radnor.

Mr. Davis married Melinda Gust, of Pulaski County. Indiana, and they have had four children, namely: Lewis: William H.. who died March 17. 1908, aged 16 years. 11 months: Guy. and Charles A., who died aged 2\ years. Mr. Davis and family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Radnor.

IRAM WRIGHT, one of the venerable residents of Scioto Township. Delaware County, Ohio, and the owner of an excellent farm of eightysix acres, was bom December _><i. [825, in Barrington, Licking County. Ohio, and is a f David and Chloe (Wells) Wright.

ram. was a native of Vermont, and one of the itain b ys during the Revolutionary War. Late in life he followed his son to Ohio, and his death occurred at the age of ninety-seven year-, near Hartford, Licking came to Ohio after his first marriage, bringing with him three children, and settling as a pioneer in St. Albans Township, Ricking Countv. Later he purchased eighty acres oi land in Barrington, which he cleared from the vv ods, building a log house in which the subject of this sketch was born. In about [840 the family removed to Milford Township, Knox County, where they resided about twelve years, and in 1852 they located in Scioto Township, Delaware County, on Bokes Creek. David Wright was a remarkable man in many ways. He was within ten days of being ninety-three years of age at the time of hi- death in July, 1S70, and with the exception of his eyesight, which had failed to some extent several years prior to his demise, he was in full possession of every faculty. For seventy-five years he used tobacco. Mr. Wright vva- always a hard-working, industrious man. and accomplished more hard work at the age of seventv-five years than do the young men of one-third of that age today. During the War of [812 Mr., Wright served with the country's forces on Lake Champlain. He was made a Master Mason in Vermont, and occasionally attended meetings at Delaware. In political matters Mr. Wright was a Democrat. and he was the only man in Barrington to vote for Andrew Jackson, when the latter first ran for President. He was a justice of the peace for many years, and was well known for his honest dealings with his fellow-men. David Wright was married three times, and had children by each marriage. His third wife was Chloe Wells, who was a daughter of Israel Wells of Granville. Lebanon County, and they had two children, of whom Hiram grew to maturity. The family were members of the Presbyterian Church.

Hiram Wright was educated in the district schools during the days when the pupils brought axe- and chopped down trees for fuel to heat the log schoplhous'e. lie grew up on the home farm, where he remained until his father's death, at which time he purchased [50 acre- on Bokes Creek, about thirty acre which had been partly cleared. There he resided until 1SS5. when he removed to hi- ; ent eighty-six acre tract, which he had purchased in 1870, selling- his original farm to his grandson, Charles Wright. His present tine residence was erected in 1883, and includes ten rooms and a good cellar. He engaged for some time in stock-raising, and during the war bought and sold sheep and horses. He now keeps ten cattle, ami is quite extensively engaged in butter-making.

Mr. Wright was married first to Sarah Simons, daughter of John Simons, of Homer. Licking County, and to this union there were horn five children, one "of whom grew to maturity: Henry, of Magnetic Springs. Mrs. Wright died in the faith of the Christian Church, and Mr. Wright was married secondly to Mrs. Rachel Green, a widow, who is the daughter of George McElroy of Harrison County. Mrs. Wright had two sons, Lawson and Cassius, by her first marriage. In political matters Mr. Wright is a Democrat, and he has served as justice of the peace for one term and as township trustee for twelve years. Mrs. Wright is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Radnor Township.

The father of Mr. Vergon was born in the eastern part of France, and the mother in Virginia. She belongs to the old and aristocratic Jackson family, from which came the great Confederate officer, known as "Stonewall" Jackson. Frederick 1'. Vergon is one of the most highly respected aged residents of Delaware County. He was about three years of age when he was brought to America by his parents, who came directly to Delaware County and settled in Delaware Township, where, in the course of time, he acquired valuable tracts of land. He was the original owner of Greenwood Park, which he developed and kept up for the city of Delaware, for a number of years, at last selling his interests when he could no longer devote his time to its care and further improvement. He retains fifty acres of land which he devotes mainly to growing choice winter apples. He has been a leading authority on horticulture, for many years, and has been called all over the State to give lectures on this subject, before horticultural organizations. He is a valued member of the William Street Methodist Episcopal Church, at Delaware. He has resided in Delaware Township ever since 1836. His surviving children are the following: Frederick L., and Elizabeth, both residing in Delaware Township; Hattie. who married Edwin A. Smith, wdio is president of the Ohio Northern University at Ada, Ohio; John G. ; James C, residing in Delaware Township; Annie, wdio married George Warner, residing at Warren, Ohio; and Mary M.

John G. Vergon has been identified with the interests of Delaware Township all his life. He obtained an excellent common school education and has taken part in the township's pleasant social life, been interested in its public affairs and has contributed his substantial influence to further development and public improvements. He served some five years during young manhood, as a member of Company K, Fourteenth Regiment. Ohio National Guard, at Delaware. Mr. Vergon is numbered with the prosperous agriculturists of Troy Township, successfully raising the grains of tliis climate and growing many sheep.

Mr. Vergon married Emma E. Troutman. who is a daughter of Jonathan and Angeline Troutman, the former of whom is deceased. Mis. Troutman resides with her daughter. The Troutmans were among the early settlers of Troy Township and Mrs. Troutman can recall many interesting pioneer experiences. Mr. and Mrs. Vergon have two daughters, Marie and Catherine. Mrs. Vergon is a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, at Delaware, while Mr. Vergon and his daughters belong to the William Street Methodist Episcopal Church.

Like his father, Mr. Vergcm is a Republican. He is serving his first term as a member of the Board of Education of Troy Township, and his advice and good judgment gives materia] assistance to his co-workers.

The father of Mr. Jones was bom in the same section of South Wales as saw his own birth but in an adjoining parish. Llanafan Fechan, May 2. 1804. and died in Delaware County, Ohio, in 1891. He followed farming in his native land until [861, when he came to America and in the fall of that year, purchased a farm of 175 acres, in Radnor Township, on which he lived during the remainder of his life. Almost 80 acres of his farm was timbered and he sold 20 acres in \\ 1. In early days he was a strong antislavery man and later became an ardent Republican. He married a daughter of David Williams, who was born in the same parish as himself, and of their six children, the following five reached maturity : Alary, deceased, married Evan F. Jones, residing in Norwich Township. Franklin County; Thomas Williams, residing in Sugar Creek Township. Putnam County; David, who died in 189] ; Rees W. ; and Elizabeth, who married John A. Price, residing in Radnor Township. Rees T. Jones and wife were worthy members of the Congregational Church. The mother of the above family died in her 75th year. February .20. 1884. The paternal grandfather. Thomas Jones, lived to the age of 90 years, but never left Wales.

Rees W. Jones commenced his education in Wales and completed it with two terms in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. He taught school during nine winters in Radnor Township and has never lost his interest

School Board, but his fellow-citizens have elected him a member for 14 years and he has been a valuable addition to a body of very earnest men. From boyhood he has continued -ui the home farm, where he raises corn, and hay for feeding purposes and wheat for sale. He devotes considerable attention to stock and his fields and pastures show many horses, cattle, sheep and hogs.

On September 20. 1870, Mr. Jones was married to Margaret Thomas, who is a daughter of James Thomas of Radnor, and they have had seven children, namely; James R., residing at Roosevelt, Washington; David V., residing at Great Falls, Montana; T. Arthur. who is a member of the class of [909 at the Ohio State University; Sarah E. ; Margaret A.; John W. and R. Ellsworth. For many years Mr. Junes has been a deacon in the * gregational Church. The fine two-story brick structure in which Mr. Jones and family live, was built for a tavern about two years before the Big Four Railroad was put through this section, and it was one of the chief stopping points on the old turnpike from Sandusky and Columbus. In politics, Air. Jones is a Republican and on that ticket he was twice elected township trustee.

ILI.IAM H. MARRIOTT, a retired farmer and stock raiser of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and an honored veteran of the great Civil War. in which he took an active part, was born in Knox County. Ohio, March 23, 1842, and is a son of Henry T. and Rebecca (Penn) Marriott.

William Marriott, the grandfather of William H., was a native of Maryland, and a captain during the War of 1812, in which he was wounded. He came to Ohio at an early day and settled near UTica. Licking County. Mr. Marriott married Edith Waters, al native of Maryland, and of their children

Henry T. was the eldest. Henry T. Marriott came to Utica, Ohio, as young man. and spent all of his life as a farmer and stock raiser, dying- in 1875, aged sixty-nine years. He was a leading member of the Methodist Church, and was a man well known for his many sterling qualities. He married Rebecca Penn, who was the daughter of Joseph Penn of Maryland, and she died in 1881, aged ~~, years. After the death of Joseph Penn Marriott at the siege of Vicksburg, there was not a death in the family for 42 years. Mr. and Mrs. Marriott were the parents of u children, ten of whom grew to maturity : Thomas, who is deceased; Ann. deceased, wdio married Isaac Yeomans; Joshua. who resides at Richwood.; Albert, who is deceased; Caroline, who is the wife of Joel Graham of Richwood; Joseph 1!.. who was a member of Company B, Thirty-second Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War; William H. ; Henry \V., who is deceased; Franklin \\'., who lives at Columbus; and Orville, who is a resident of Richwood.

William II. Marriott was taken to Richwood by his parents when he was three years old, and there he grew to manhood on the home farm. In iSdt he enlisted in Company B, Thirty-second Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was sent to Beverly, West Virginia, where he fought in the mountains until the surrender of Harper's Ferry, when the entire army at that point was captured. After being exchanged he was sent with bis regiment to Memphis, and assigned to John A. Logan's Division, and thereafter saw very active service, participating in the battles of Green Bar, October 3. [861; Camp Allegheny. West Virginia, December 13. 1861.; Mellow ell, Virginia, May 8, [862; Cross Keys. Virginia, June 6, [862; Port Republic, June 9, [862; Harper's Ferry, September 12-15, [862; Raymond, Mississippi, May 12. 1863; Port Gibson, Mississippi, May 1. [863; Jackson, Mississippi, May 14. [863; Champion Hills. May 10. [863; Siege of Vicksburg, May iS to 4. [863; Baker's Creek. Mississippi. February 4. [864; Clinton, Mississippi, February 5, [864; Kenesaw Mountain.

June 9-30, 1864; Xickajack Creek, Georgia, July 6-10, 1864; Peach Tree Creek, July jo. [864; Atlanta, July 21-22, 1864; and Siege of Atlanta, July 28 to September 4, 1864. Mr. Marriott was continually with his regiment, engaging in every battle, skirmish and march in which it took part, and he was never in need of hospital service. Always a brave and cheerful, faithful and hard-fighting soldier, he earned the respect of officers and comrades alike and made for himself a war record second to none, in being present in every engagement. He was mustered out of the service at Louisville. Kentucky, in September. 1864.

After the war Mr. Marriott went to Champaign, Illinois, arriving there a day or two after President Lincoln's death, and remained there for 20 months, engaging in farming. In 1867 he returned to Utica, Licking County, Ohio, and for five years was a clerk in a store, after which he went to Richwood, and there engaged in business with L. H. Hastings, under the firm name of Hastings & Marriott. In 1873 Mr. Hastings retired, and Mr. Marriott continued the business with his brothers, under the firm name of Marriott Brothers, until 1886, at which time he removed to a farm three and one-half miles north of Richwood. and engaged in general farming and, stock raising. In 1893 he moved to Delaware in order to give his sons better educational advantages.

Mr. Marriott was married January 1, [873, to Melissa Farrington, who is the daughter of Peter II. Farrington, of Tomkins County, New York. Five children were bom to this union, of whom two grew to maturity: Francis Irvin, chief draftsman of the Mexican Central Railway at Aguas Calientes. Mexico, who was born November 18. 1 S77 ; and Carroll P.. of Tryon, North Carolina, who was bom April 13. 1882.

In politics Mr. Marriott is a Jeffersonian 1 lemocrat, and he has always taken a great interest in political- principles, but not in being candidate for office, lie is a member of the Union Veteran Legion of Delaware, and with his wife attends the Williams Street Methodist Episcopal Church.

M. SYCKS, who in point of service is the oldest insurance man at Delaware, lias made this city his place of residence for the past 33 years and is thoroughly identified with its various interests. He was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, April 9, [846.

Mr. Sycks was about u years of age when his parents removed from Pennsylvania to Perry County, Ohio, where his boyhood was spent. His early education was secured in the local schools and he subsequently became a student in the National Normal University at Lebanon, where lie was graduated in 1873. The following year was passed at Ansonia, Darke Count}-, where he served as principal of the schools, and in the next year he came to Delaware. He continued teaching in Delaware County, until 1879, acting also for several years as outside passenger agent for the Lake Erie and Western Railroad. In 1880 he went into general insurance, opening up an office at Delaware, writing his first risk on Jul)' 15th following, in the Connecticut Fire, of Hartford. He still carries the same parties on his books. Later. Mr. Sycks added dealing in real estate and handling" loans and investments, to his insurance business, and he has very convenient quarters at No. 22 North Sandusky Street. He represents all the leading local mutual companies, together with the most important organizations outside, and is also agent tor the Anchor and the North German Lloyd steamship lines, and the Allen State line of steamers. He is one of the city's progressive, busy men.

On Christinas eve, 1873, Mr. Sycks was married to Miss Martha Cary, who is one of the John Cary descendants - the family being one of the oldest in England. The Rev. Seth Cary of Boston and General Samuel Cary are her kinsmen. A long line' of her ancestors may he found in the following hooks: "The Cary Family in England" -and "The Car) Family in America." She has proven herself to be a faithful helpmate to her husband and a wise and good mother to her children. The latter are four in number, namely: Anna.

who married Prof. T. Howard Winters, of [ronton, Ohio; Dana Cary. who is engaged in an insurance business at St. Louis, Missouri; and Grace C. and Mary, both of whom are residing at home. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Sycks has been a steward for many years. Politically. Mr. Sycks is affiliated with the Democratic party. While taking an active interest in public affairs and willing to work for his friends, he has consistently refused all political favors for himself.

AC( IB G. ROSENTHAL, secretary of The Delaware Light, Heat & Power Company, secretary of The Electric Roller Milling Company, and secretary of The Delaware Water Power & Realty Company, has been identified with the business interests of Delaware for many years. He was born at Dayton, Ohio, September 29, 1851, and is a son of Simon and Theresa ( Ullman) Rosenthal.

The grandfather of Mr. Rosenthal was Rabbi Bernhard Rosenthal, a Hebrew teacher and German scholar, who was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. Simon Rosenthal was born also at Wurtemberg, where he grew to manhood, receiving a technical education. He was employed by the German Government as a bridge architect. Wishing to escape military service, for which he had no taste, he left his native land and came to America, throwing his fortunes in with others of 1848, who formed the revolutionary colony which included the late distinguished Gen. Carl Schurz. Mr. Rosenthal settled first at Cincinnati, went from there to Dayton and in 185 1 to Cardington, Ohio, where he established himself in a hardware business. In 1859 he returned to Cincinnati and went into the wholesale fish business with a partner, under the firm name of Rosenthal & Kauffmau. During the Civil War. Mr. Rosenthal returned to Cardington and embarked in a dry goods and grain business. He was elected county auditor and moved to Alt. Gilead, where he died soon after his term of public service closed. He was a member of the Odd Fellows at Cardington and of the Be Nai Beretta, at Cincinnati. He married in German}', but all his seven children were born in America, namely: Mier, residing at Delaware; Jacob G. ; Hattie, deceased, was the wife of David Mezger; Charles, residing at Cleveland; Hannah, wile of Lee Goldsmith, residing at Cleveland; and Emma, wife of William Simms, residing at Mt. Gilead. The mother of the above family died m 1905. aged 83 years. The father died in December, [884, aged 59 years.

Jacob G. Rosenthal was educated in the public schools of Cardington and Cincinnati and remained in the latter city until 1872, employed by his father in the hardware business. He then came to Cardington and became his father's partner in the dry goods line, under the firm name of S. Rosenthal & Son, which continued until [879, when the partnership was dissolved and Jacob G. Rosenthal came to Delaware, where he carried on a grocery business for 20 years. In [898 he sold his grocery interests and lias given practically all his 'time ever since to the promotion of the enterprises with which he is at present connected. He was one of the organizers of The Delaware Light, Heat & Power Company and has bad charge of its business ever since. Mr. Rosenthal possesses the business acumen and the foresight and judgment which enable him to handle large affairs with ease, and his standing in the commercial life of Delaware is one of prominence.

In 1876, Mr. Rosenthal was married to Rebecca Mayer, who is a daughter of Alexander Mayer, of Cardington, and they have one daughter, Blanche. They are members of Scoville Avenue Jewish Temple, at Cleveland, and are interested in its various benevolent agencies.

In politics, Mr. Rosenthal is a Democrat and he has served as treasurer of Delaware Township. He is a member of Olentangy Lodge, Odd Fellows; of Hiram Lodge, No. 18, F. & A. M. ; Lodge of 1'erfection at Columbus and the Consistory at Cincinnati.

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WALKER HOUGH., a prominent citizen of Delaware, and a member of the law firm of Overturf & Hough, leading attorneys, was born March 3, 1875, nl Berkshire Township, Delaware County, Ohio. He is a son of Leonard Samuel and Mary (Linn) Hough.

The Hough family was prominent in New England before becoming established in Ohio. In 1 81 2, one of its members, Dr. Sylvester Hough, the great-grandfather of Colonel Hough, left Connecticut and came to Delaware County, settling in Genoa Township, where he engaged in a mill business in addition to his professional work. He married Sarah Williams and one of their sons they named Orsamus Daniel. He was born in Burlington, Vermont, and was brought to Genoa Township when three years old and lived a long, active and useful life which closed October 10. 1 89 1. After his marriage at the age of 24 years, he conducted his father's farm for a year and then moved to Brown Township and there operated a grist mill for 15 years, in partnership with his brother-in-law. Kil bourne Thrall. This was an old waterpower mill and during about six months of the year lack of water kept it idle, and during these periods he cleared up a farm of 114 acres. After the death of his father, in 1847, he bought the old homestead and lived on it for several years and then sold and bought 342 acres of Peter Van Sickle and 1 1 7 acres from another party, later purchased what was called the Prince farm and kept on acquiring land until at the time of his death he owned 1,000 acres. The only financial assistance he had ever had was the sum of $192, received from his father's estate, securing all the large fortune which he left to .his descendants through his own sagacity and industry.

Upon the organization of the Sunbury Bank, Mr. Hough became a director and held this office for many years. He was active in all public-spirited movements and was one of the stockholders and organizers of that large enterprise, the Delaware, Berkshire & Sunbury turnpike mad. For six years he was served as many year- as township treasurer and as a justice of the peace. Upon the resignation of Hon. J. R. Hubbell, lie was elected to fill the vacancy in the Legislature, and in 1 he was elected t< 1 succeed himself. He was twice married, his first wife being Corinthia Charlotte Thrall, a member of one of the earliest families in Brown Township. She was l»'rn at Granville, Ohio, July 3, 1812. and died April 1. 1878. the mother of four children. Clarissa Almira married Otho H. William-, a farmer and merchant. Leonard Samuel, father of Colonel Hough, was the only Charlotte A., residing at Delaware, is the widow of Benjamin 1'.. Walker. One child 'lied in infancy. Mr. Hough married for his second wife the widow of Dr. McMillan. Leonard Samuel Hough was born August 3. 1835, and died April 8. 1879. He was reared and attended school at Kilbourne. He ssed much of his father's excellent busisense and at one time, in partnership with the latter, owned 1.000 acres of land in Berkshire Township. He was an extensive farmer and stockman. On October 19, 1870, he married Mary Linn, a relative. Her mother was a daughter of Dr. Daniel Hough, who was a physician of Seneca County. Ohio, and a brother of Dr. Sylvester Hough, the paternal grandfather of Colonel Hough. There were three children born to the above marriage, namely: Clara, born in 1874. who died in infancy ; Benson W. ; and Leonard T., who was born July 31. 1879. The mother survived until September 1. hjoo.

O lonel Hough attended the district schools until he was nine years old and then accompanied his mother to Delaware, where he completed the High School course, then spent three years in the Ohio Wesleyan University and in 1899 graduated from the Ohio State University with the degree of B. L. Ab^ut 1897 ne m"st began to read law. with the firm of Overturf & Coyner, and he was admitted to the bar in [899 and for three years practiced alone. In 1902 he entered into partner-hip with Hon. X. F. Overturf. and the present strong law firm then formed has continued to the present.

( olonel Hough has been prominent in State military affairs for a number of years and has won his present high rank through faithful service. In 1892 he enlisted in Company K. Fourth Regiment. Ohio National Guards, serving five years. The pressure of other duties kept him out of the service for a time, but in January. 1902, he was eK first lieutenant, in June. 1902. captain, and in June. 11)05. major of the Third Battalion, Fourth Regiment, and in July. 1906. he was commissioned lieutenant-colonel of the Fourth Infantry. He was the seventh major this company has turned out in the State, and the second lieutenant-c 'lonel.

On June 25, 1902, Colonel Hough was married to Edith B. Markel, who is a daughter of Jeremiah Markel. of Delaware, and they have oik- son, Benson Markel. who was born December 24. 1905. Colonel and Mrs. Hough belong to the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the V. M. C. A. and of the Commercial Club, is a charter member of the Delaware Club and a member of the Elks, at Delaware, and retains his connections with his college fraternities, the Phi Gumma Delta, the Theta Nu Epsilon and the Phi Delta Phi. In politics he is a Republican and from 1902 until 1906 he served as city solicitor of Delaware.

ILLIAM M. HUMPHREYS, general farmer and representative citizen of Radnor Township, Delaware County. Ohio, was born on the homestead where he lives, July 14. 1859, and is a son of Morris and Margaret Elizabeth ( Wasson) Humphreys. The Humphreys family was established in Radnor Township as early as 1818, by John Humphreys, the grandfather, who was a pioneer in this section. He was a native of Llangadran, Montgomeryshire. North Wales. from which country he came to America and settled in Delaware County. Ohio, where his descendants have since been representative citizens. In April. 1825. he married Elizabeth Chidlaw, who was a sister of Rev. Benjamin W . Chidlaw. She died October 27. 1830.

John Humphreys died at Cincinnati, December 9, 1873, and is buried in the Radnor cemetery. He had three children : Ann, Benjamin Chidlaw and Morris. His farm of 100 acres was swamp and timber land and thus he had the double task of draining as well as clearing the property. He served as one of the first township trustees.

Morris Humphreys was burn in Radnor Township and he spent his whole life on the farm on which his father had settled. He died August 2$. 1899, having been born June 26, 1829. On April 3, 1851, he was married to Margaret E. W'asson, who died January 21, 1895. She was a daughter of William M. and Lucy ( Minter) W'asson. They had the following children: Lucy Elizabeth, born January 17, 1853, married Benjamin Davids, of Radnor Township; John W'asson, who -was born December 29, 1854, resides at Prospect. Ohio; Margaret Ann, born December 29, 1856, married John L. Ransome, who resides two miles north of Prospect; William McVey; Mary Arcena, born December 25, 1861, married John B. Davis; Harriet Louise, born July 29, 1864, married Eugene J. Young, and they reside in Pleasant Township, Marion County; Benjamin Chidlaw, born December 9, 1866, resides at Richwood; and Morris James, who died in infancy. .Morris Humphreys and wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a trustee.

The maternal ancestors of William M. Humphreys, the Wassons, were of Scotch-Irish extraction. Prior to the Revolutionary War three of the name, Thomas, James and Elizabeth, came to America, where they subsequently became separated. Elizabeth becoming the wife d an officer in the Patriot army. Her brothers never heard more concerning her. James went to Missouri and he also became lost to Thomas, who was the maternal grandfather of Mr. Humphreys. Thomas served through the entire period of the Revolutionary War and at its close he settled in Pennsylvania, where he married Margaret Mc- Cleland, who was also of Scotch-Irish ancestry. They lived in the Conococheague Valley. in Pennsylvania until the death of Thomas, after which, when the youngest son became of age, the homestead was sold and a part of the family moved to Path Valley, Pennsylvania. They had children; John, James, William, Elizabeth, William McCleland, Robert Thomas and Mains.

William McCleland Wrasson was a quartermaster during the War of 1812 and after its close he settled at Dayton, Ohio, for a short time and then returned to Pennsylvania to search for his mother and brothers. He found that they also had gone to Ohio and became established in Radnor Township, Delaware County, and here be joined them. He was born April 28, 1790, and was married to Lucy Minter on April 3, 1828. She was born September 3, 1799, and died August 30, 1864. They had seven children, the mother of Mr. Humphreys being the first born. William M. Wasson and wife lived on the farm nowowned by Charles Gallant, in Radnor Township, where Mr. W'asson died when his oldest child was 14 years of age. His widow was a very capable, energetic woman. She reared children carefully, gave them educational opportunities and four of them became teachers.

William McVey Humphreys has always lived on the old homestead in Radnor Township. The line two-story brick house was built by his father, in 18(15, tne material for its construction having been made on the place. The brick used in the building of the Baptist Church at Radnor as well as other buildings on the farm, were burned in the same place. Mr. Humphreys like his father, has carried on main' industries here, making himself independent of outside help, to a large degree. He adopts business methods in operating his farm and has prospered accordingly. Formerly he raised many Percheron horses and now raises sheep, cattle and hogs, together with the grains which do well in this section.

On January 14, 1891, Mr. Humphreys was married to Martha Davies, who is a daughter of John B. and Mary Davies. Mrs. Humphreys was born in Blaina, Monmouthshire. South Wale-. April 20, 1863. They have had three children, namely: Walter

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John, born April 13, [892; Alary Elizabeth, born December 3, [899; and Margaret Ann. born June 25, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys are members of the Congregational Church, in which he is a deacon.

During the closing years of her life, die mother of Mr. Humphreys was an invalid and to ease many weary hours she occupied herself in compiling a family record which she subsequently published. To this memorial ot her patience and family pride, the present bi- 1 igrapher is indebted.

EE ATHERTON, general farmer, residing on his finely-improved farm of eighty-six acres, in Thompson Township, was born near Newark. Ohio, March 9, 1848. and is a son of Augustine Washington and Cynthia (Taft) Atherton.

Thomas Atherton, the great-grandfather 1 if Lee. came from Shippensburg. Pennsylvania, tn Newark. Ohio, when the latter was a mere hamlet of log cabins on the frontier. His Mm. John Atherton. was probably the first manufacturer at Newark, his industry being the making of chairs. John Atherton was born at Shippensburg and he became a man of consequence in the new country where he and his father were pioneers. He gave up his manufacturing business while still young and bought a farm two miles north of Newark, which he operated during the remainder of bis life. He married Achsa Ackley. whose father was a pioneer of Licking County, and a veteran of the War of [812. John Atherton and wife had three children, namely : Augustine Washington; Walgrave, who resides near Madison. Wisconsin, and who married a Miss Fleek in Licking Count}'. Ohio; and Gibson, win 1 is now deceased. The latter was a very prominent member of the bar at Newark, was twice elected to Congress, and subsequi served on the Supreme Bench of Ohio.

ried Cynthia Taft. who was born August jo. [825, and who still survives, being in the enjoyment of health, and the center of a vei") devoted family circle. There were seven children born of the above marriage, namely: One mhi. Herbert, i- serving his third term as mayor of Newark, Ohio; Lee. who is the direct subject of this article ; Alice, now deceased, who was the wife of helix Blizzard, of Newark; Wallace, who was killed on the railroad, at Bement, Illinois; Gibson, who died at Magnetic Springs; Warren, who is a blacksmith in Newark; Tohn, who left home and has not been heard of for many years. Augustine W. Atherton served as lieutenant of a home company during the Civil War, but never enlisted. Otherwise, he spent his life in the section in which he was born. He was a member of a Masonic Lodge north of Newark and always took an interest in the fraternity. In politics he was a Democrat but he never consented to hold office. He was one of the founders of the Christian Union Church.

Lee Atherton remained on the home farm until he was twenty-one years of age. He then went on the road as a commercial traveler, first handling notions, but later glassware, and covering a territory that reached into Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky. In 1877 he settled down to farming, in Licking County, Ohio, and in [880 he purchased his present farm in Thompson Township. He has made all the improvements here and owns one of the most attractive properties in this section.

Ill .1876, Mr. Atherton was married ti 1 Ella Pound, who is a daughter of Isaac Pound, of Orange County. New York, and they have two -mis - Bert, residing on the home place, and Edson, who is a resident ot Scioto Township.

In politics. Mr. Atherton is a Democrat and has been township trustee for a number 1 if years. \t the time of his last election he received every Democratic and Republican vote pulled except one. He is a member of Prospect Lodge, No. 444. F. & A. M.. and of Magnetic Springs Lodge, No. 380, Knights Pythias, of which he is past chancellor, ami he

H. GERHARDT, M. D.. who for 20 years has been prominently identified with the medical profession of Delaware County, Ohio, is one of the leading citizens of Sunbury. Dr. Gerhardt was born near West Jefferson. Madison County, Ohio, June S. [858, and is a son of Christian and Magdalena (Gerich) Garhardt.

Christian Gerhardt was a native of Germany, where he held an important government position. Owing to reverses in fortune he came to America with his wife and six children, and settled in Madison County. Ohio, where for many years he engaged in agricultural pursuits. Later in life he removed to \\ est Jefferson, where he conducted a bakery up to the time of his death, which occurred in [872, in his /Jd year. His wife died in 1891, aged 73 years. Both were Lutherans in religious belief. Christian Gerhardt and his wife had seven children, as follows: Caroline, who is the wid « of William Erb, resides at Lilly Chapel. Ohio; Lizzie, who is the widow 1 i Petef Schmiegel, resides at Cincinnati. Ohio; Catherine, who is the wife of George Haffner, of Columbus; Mary, who also resides at Columbus; Lmil. who served in the Civil War. was accidentally killed at Columbus; Christian, who was accidentally shot by a comrade during the Civil War; J. H., residing at Sunbury.

Dr. 1. H. Gerhardt was reared on his father's farm in Madison County, and when 10 or 12 years of age removed with the family to West Jefferson, where he assisted his father in the bakery business. Hi- preliminary education was -ecurcd in the public schools, and he began the study of medicine at Columbus, graduating from the Columbus Medical Colli-e in [882, at which time be chose the town of Hebron as his field of practice and remained there for about one year. 1 1c then received anappointment as assistant physician at the Ohio

State Penitentiarv, in which capacity he served for three years, and in 1887 he came to Sunbury, where he has built up a large and lucrative practice.

On July 8, 1890, Dr. Gerhardt was married to Emma Ayres, who was born in Springfield, New; York, and is a daughter of Albert and Martha (Casler) Ayres. Mrs. Gerhardt taught for 13 years in the Sunbury public schools and three years in the Primary Department of the Coshocton public schools. Jesse Ayres, the paternal grandfather of Mrs. Gerhardt. was a son of Jesse Ayres. a Revolutionarv soldier, and was born in Massachuseti-. whence his parents had come from Ayrshire. Scotland, early in the 17th century. Jesse Ayres was a .manufacturer of woolen goods until reaching old age, when he took up the growing of hops and continued in that occupation till his death, which occurred in his 94th year in New York. He enlisted in the War of 18 1 j. but being under age did not see service. Mr. Ayres married Nancy "Myers, who died at the age of 67 years, and they had nine children. Mrs. Gerhardt's maternal grandfather, Solomon Casler, was a native of New York, of Dutch extraction, and was a contractor for ornamental work in the finishing of houses. He married Louvina Riker, and she died of cholera in 185 1, leaving her husband four children. Mr. Casler lived to be nearly 90 years old.

Albert Ayres, father of Mrs. Gerhardt. was born in New York State, and in 1871 came to Coshocton County, Ohio, from whence he removed in 1882 to Columbus, and there has been engaged in the grocery business for a number of years. He married Martha Casler, who died in January, 1902, aged 62 years, and to them were born two children: Mrs. Gerhardt, and Renetta, who was the wife of Edward Sargent of Columbus.

Dr. Gerhardt and bis wife are members of the Baptist Church, of which he is a trustee. He belongs to Sparrow Lodge, No. 400, of Masons, and Sunbury Lodge, No. 321, Knights of Pythias, and he and his wife are also members of the Eastern Star. He was surgeon in the Ohio National Guards, Seventeenth Reg-

DGAR JONES, a representative citizen and prosperous farmer of Radnor Township, belongs to one of the early pioneer families of this section. He was burn in Greene County, Ohio, January 21, [854, and is a son of Philip and Jane (Tomley) Jones.

The paternal grandfather of Edgar Jones was John P. Jones, who founded this family in ( Ihio. Both be and his wife, Mary Penry, were b< >rn in Wales. With their three children they came to America in 18 18. John P. Jones was one of the earliest settlers in Radii' >r T< wnship, Delaware County, where he purchased 180 acres of wild land, developed a fine farm and lived respected and esteemed on his own property until his time of death, in 1864. The maternal grandfather of Edgar Jones was also a man of sterling character. He was born in England, January 12, 1780, and died in Delaware County, Ohio, November 28, 1857. In early manhood he went to Wales, where he married and then engaged in farming in that country until 1840, when he brought his wife and four children to America. On the farm he subsecjuently bought in Radnor Township, Delaware County, he spent the remainder of his life. Of his five children those who reached maturity were : William, Hannah and Jane, all now deceased, and Richard B., who resides in Radnor Township.

Philip Jones was born on the Penlyn farm, in Radnor Township, Delaware County. Ohio, July 17. 1820, and died at Delaware, November 23. 1896. He followed an agricultural life until May, 1896, when he retired and took up his residence at Delaware, having lived continuously in Delaware County with the exception of 1854-5, when he resided in Greene County. On the Republican ticket be was frequently elected to office and he served as township trustee, clerk, treasurer and land appraiser. He married Jane Tomley, who was born June 28, 1822, ami died January 2j, 1898. They had the following children: Edgar; Susan, who married J. D. Griffith, who holds the responsible office of assistant Congressional postmaster, Washington, D. C. ; W. (iu\-. residing at Delaware; Jennie F., residing at Delaware; and Jessie, who married W. E. Harris, residing at De Graff, Logan County, Ohio. Mrs. Jones was a member or the Methodist Episcopal Church, while Mr. [ones was a Presbyterian. Both were conscientious Christian people.

Edgar Jones was reared to manhood on the old home farm. His early education was obtained in the local schools, following which he spent three years in the Ohio Western University, at 1 )elaware. A decade of educational work followed, nine years of teaching through Delaware County in various districts more or less intelligent, and one year at Prospect. His vacations were usually busy seasons on the farm and since 1882 he has devoted all of his attention to agricultural pursuits. To the grandfather's estate of 180 acres, Edgar Jones and his father added 20 acres. After the old home residence was destroyed by fire on November 12, 1 90 1. the estate was divided, Edgar Jones receiving" 120 acres as his portion. In April, 1904, he bought his present farm of 108. acres. For a number of years he gave a large amount of attention to growing Shropshire sheep from imported stock, and he has exhibited all over the State, but for the past 12 years he has made a specialty of hogs. He has a valuable herd of Shorthorn cattle and a number of fine horses. The hay, corn and oats he raises he uses for feed but he sells his wheat.

Mr. Jones married Anna Davis, who is a daughter of John J. Davis, of Delaware. Sh<? was born June 28, 1855. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delaware,

In political sentiment Mr. Jones is a Republican, but he takes only a moderate interest in party affairs. He is known to be a public-spirited and conscientious citizen and in 1907 his fellow-townsmen elected him township trustee.

ELL TEED COURTER. senior pro- Is J! prietor of Pleasant Hill stuck farm, which is located in Delaware Township and is operated under the firm name of P. T. Courter & Sons, is one of this section's must progressive agriculturists and stockmen. He was born in Essex County, New Jersey. August 25, 1840, and is a son of Henry M. and Desire C. E. ( "feed ) Courter.

The Courters are of Scotch and Dutch ancestry, and although of several generations back, the solid qualities belonging to this combination are apparent in the present representatives of the family. Henry M. Courter was horn in Essex County, New Jersey, and was a son of Henry and Charlotte (Terrell) Courter. He learned the shoemaking trade, which he followed until he came to Ohio in 1857, when he bought a home in Berkshire Township, to which he brought his family in the following year, and remained a resilient of Delaware Countw until his death. He passed the closing three years of his life at the home of his son, Pell T. Courter. The mother of Mr. Courter was a member of one of the oldest families of Essex County, New Jersey, and her father. Pell Teed, was a prominent member of a family that had been established at a very early date by burghers from Amsterdam, Holland, who settled in Livingstone To.wnship, Essex County. As Desire Teed, she was married ( first ) to John Jones, who died in Columbiana County, Ohio, a few days before the birth of her son, John F. Jones. She subsequently married Henry M. Courter, and the following children reached maturity: George H., deceased; Pell T. : Josiah, deceased; Amzi, residing at Galena. Ohio; Charlotte, who married L. W. Miller, residing at Bellefontaine ; and Wesley, residing al Mi. Pleasant, Michigan. The parents of the above children were faithful members of the Baptist Church.

Pell Teed Courter, who bears his maternal grandfather's name, was eighteen years of age when the family came to Delaware County, Ohio. In those days a parent was obliged to die sum of two dollars a month in order to have his child attend school, and after he was eight years old, Mr. Courter was not afforded many months of schooling. When 1 1 years old he went to work at the shoe bench and soon learned all the details of shoemaking. and by the time he was 12 yars old he went to a journeyman shoe shop and took a job to w -i irk on his own account. At that time it was the custom for the shoemaker to take his work home with him. and it was with some misgivings that the proprietor of the shop gave the yi iiing workman his first two-dozen shoe order. His attitude changed, however, when the well-made shoes were returned to him, a rigid inspection failing to show any defect, and after that, Mr. Courter had no difficulty in securing all the work he could do. The thoroughness which marked his boyish efforts has attended all his enterprises and undoubtedly has been one of the factors in Mr. Courter's business success.

Until 1883 Mr. Courter followed shoemaking, then became foreman in a shoe store for some three years, after which he engaged in clerking hut became interested in farming in 1 88 1_, when he took charge of his father-inlaw's farm, on the east side of the river. Here again his thoroughness and attention to detail brought about success and in the spring of i8ij4 he bought his present farm containing 60 acres. This he has operated mainly as a stock farm, making a specialty of thorough-bred swine and sheep, favoring the Chester White hogs and the Shropshire sheep, all registered, and giving a great tleal of profitable attention to choice poultry, especially to Rose Comb Brown Leghorns. He raises also good crops of corn, oats, wheat and hay.