Delaware County, Ohio - Chapter 18: Townships and Towns, 1908 (part 11 of 16)

When the Civil War broke out, Mr. Courter was j 1 years of age and was making an ample living working at his trade and was busy with plans for the future. When the first call came for troops these plans were put to one side ami he. with other loyal young men of his acquaintance, went forward and in a spirit of true patriotism, offered life and service in defense of country. In April, [86l, he became an enlisted private in Company 1, Fourth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, anil with his comrades was sent to Camp Den- i] and kept there through the first enlistment. In October, 1861, he re-enlisted, entering Company E, Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, winch was soon sent across the

From Wheeling the regiment followed down the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Martinsburg, and thence to Winchester and then on to Fredericksburg. On June 9, 1862, he participated in the fight with. General Jackson's troops at Port Republic, where he was unfortunate enough to be taken prisi ner. He was sent first to the Lynchburg, Virginia, Fair Grounds, and from there to Belle Isle, where he was kept until September 13th, when he was paroled and transferred to Annapolis and thence to Alexandria. Virginia. He was detained there until November _'Oth, when he joined his regiment at Bolivar Heights. On account of disability he was then ordered to he examined and in November, 1862, he was honorably discharged. He is a member of the George B. Torrence Post, < .rand Army of the Republic. In his political affiliation, Mr. Courter is a Republican. He has never been an active seeker for office but has served as township trustee.

Mr. Courter married Eliza Kruck, who is a daughter of Mathias Kruck. She was horn in Delaware Township. Delaware County, Ohio, where her father settled in [842. Mr. and Mrs. Courter have had three children: Harry. Clara and Walter. The latter is deceased but is survived by his widow and two si ins. Ralph and Perry. Harry Courter, the surviving son of P. T. Courter, 1- associated with his father in operating the farm and is a very enterprising, intelligent and successful business man. He married Emma Salisbury and they have one son. Earl H. The only

Mr. Courter and family are identified with St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He has long been actively interested in the same, serving for years as one of the trustees and for some time was superintendent of the Sunday-school. For a long period he has been an enthusiastic and practical supporter of this congregation and in large measure, to his efforts its well being and strength is due. In like manner he has supported public-spirited enterprises in his community, being one of the first to recognize the importance of good roads to insure speedy and safe transportation, to introduce improved machinery on his own farm and to encourage its use by others, while his efforts to raise the grade of stock to a high standard, has been of great value to all this section. He is one of its most representative men.

RIFFITH G. BENEDICT, proprietor of the Benedict Evaporating Company, manufacturers of evaporated sweet corn and fancy evaporated apples, and one of the leading business men of Delaware Township, was born in Peru Township, in what is now Morrow County, Ohio, October 3, 1^45. and is a son of Aaron L. and Phebe (Wing) Benedict.

The progenitor of this old and honored family was Thomas Benedict, who was born in 1617 in Nottingham, England, where he married Mary Bridgum. and came to America in 1038. Their son, John, was born during the 1 640s. and his son Joseph, had a Aaron, who was born December 6, 1740. in Connecticut, and married Elizabeth Knowles, who was born Februery 20. 1 74 1 . and died August 15, 1821. Aaron Benedict, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Knowles) Benedict, was burn November 25. 1769, in New Milford, Connecticut, and in the fall of 1795 emigrated to New York State with his wife. Esther Lancaster, who was born April 24. 1776, and died September 25, 1S25. They cami Ohio in 1812, and here the remainder of their lives were spent. Mr. Benedict was an elder in the Society of Friends.

Aaron L. Benedict, father of Griffith G., was bi rn in Peru Township. Clinton County. New York, the third child and only son of Aaron and Esther (Lancaster) Benedict. He was eight rears of age when the family came to Ohio, and the larger part of his education was acquired in an old log schoolhouse. He grew up on the home farm, which he helped to clear and cultivate. Here his death occurred June 25, 1867. He was a preacher in the Friends Church. He married Phebe Wing, who was born July 22, 1808, and died August 20, 1884, and was a daughter of Miner Wing, originally of Dutchess County, New York. Of their children, seven grew to maturity : Amelia, who married Jonathan Stanley, both now being deceased; Livius A., of Peru Township: Charity T., who is deceased; Lydia, deceased, who married Joseph Johnson; Edward A., a resident of Salem, Columbiana County; Griffith G. ; and Agnes S.. win 1 resides on the old home place.

Griffith G. Benedict was educated in the district schouls as well as a private school, and remained at home until the death of his father. In 1876 he came to his present farm of 17 acres, where he embarked in trucking, in which he has continued to a certain extent to the present time, making a specialty of bush fruits and strawberries. He also keeps a small dairy, selling his milk to a creamery. Mr. Benedict started the first fruit and corn evaporating business in the county, in a small way, with a home-made dryer, but by 1888 his business had increased to such an extent as to warrant the erection of a large building, which he fitted with the most modern machinery. He now evaporates from 25.000 to 50.000 pounds of sweet corn and as high as 2,000 bushels of apples during the short season, which lasts not more than two months, and his business is still the only one of its kind in Delaware County. Some years ago Mr. Benedict purchased an additional 33 acres, and also rents property. The home that stood on the original 17-acre tract has been changed into a modern residence, and large, substantial buildings have been erected, making his property one of the most desirable in this section 1 if the tow nship.

On July 23, 1N74. Mr. Benedict was married to Ellen Willits, who is the daughter of Joel Willits. of Cardington Township, Morrow County, Ohio, and two children have been born to this union: Ethel and Frances W.

James M. Richey, father of F. II., is one of Delaware's representative citizens, and is a member of the firm of Bird. Richey & Christian, proprietors of the White Sulphur Stone Company. He was born June 23. [854, in Scioto Hownship and is a son of Isaac Newton and Eliza (McClure). Both the Richeys and the McClures were pioneer settlers in Sew oto Township.

F. H. Richey was reared on the home farm and secured his education in the schi - I Scioto Township. When he was 20 years of age he started out in life for himself, as a hay and straw dealer, and has remained connected with this industry ever since. He does a large business, shipping straw to Cleveland and hay to West Virginia, by the 100 car loads. He has a tenant on his farms, where he devotes four or five acres to apple orchards and raises 150 head of sheep and from 15 to 18 head of cattle.

Mr. Richey married Rosa Snyder, who is a daughter of Leonard Snyder, and they have three children : Eliza, Kilbourn and Amy Iola. Mrs. Richey is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics. Mr. Richey is a stanch Democrat and for six years he has been a member of the Board of Elections, a township trustee and a member of the School Board for seven years. His fraternal connections include Ruffner Lodge, No. 330, Odd Fellows, of Radnor, of which he is past grand, Ruffner F.ebekahs. Lodge No. 248, and Scioto Camp, No. 92, of Woodmen of the World, of which he is an official.

DWARD D.JONES, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Radnor Township, was born at Llangaffan, Breconshire, South Wales, April 16, (826, ami is a son oi Daniel and Sarah (Jefferson) Jones.

The father of Mr. Jones was horn in Breconshire and never left his native place, where he died when aged 69 years. He was a small farmer and was a man of great industry. He married a daughter of 1 high Jefferson, who resided in Radnorshire. South Wales, and they had six children, Edward I), being the youngest member of the family and the only survivor and the only one who came to America. The family was reared in the faith of the Congregational Church.

Edward D. Jones grew up on his father's little farm and attended the schools near his home, lie was more ambitious and venturesome than the other members of the family and when he reached manh 1 he decided to emigrate to America, where he hoped industrial opportunities were better than in his own land. He felt unwilling, however, to have the Atlantic Ocean roll between him and the maiden of his choice, therefore he was married January 30, 1852, and on April 12 following, he embarked with his bride on the sailing vessel "States Rights." for the United States, which landed them safely eight weeks later, at Castle Garden, New York. Mr. Jones came to Radnor, Delaware County. Ohio, where he found employment and worked industriously until he had accumulated enough capital to purchase jo acres of land in Radnor Township, near Warrensburg. Here he first built a humble 1' g cabin and then cleared and fenced his property and during the 12 years which he spent on it, put it under a fine state of cultivation. In 1864 he bought his present farm of a little over 100 acres. 35 of which had been cleared, and a comfortable log cabin stood on the place, in which the family resided until I884. In that year he built the present fine two-story frame house, which contains 12 large rooms. His substantial barns were erected three years after he look possession of the farm. Mr. Jones during his active years rawed many horse-, cattle, sheep and h >gs and also sufficient grain with which to feed them. Mr. Jones is a man of independent means hut every dollar he has made through In- own efforts. The only advantage he had over many others who started out in life at the same time he did. was the possession of unusual physical strength and to this he added industry, clean living and continued prudence.

Mr. Jones was married to Mary Davis, who died in 1886, aged 51 years. She was the beloved mother of a large family, three of which died and eight survived to maturity, namely: Miriam, who grew to womanhood, married Joel Griffiths, and died in Radnor Township; Sarah, deceased, who married Evan T. Jones, who reside- at Richwood; Isaac, who is deceased: Elizabeth, wdio married Stephen Davis, residing in Radnor Township; Mary Ann, who married William Herbert, residing in Radnor Township ; Ruth, who married Edward Hadley, residing in Radnor Township: Alice, who married Griffith Roberts, who operates the Jones farm; Martha, win 1 married James Osborne, residing in Radnor Township. Mr. Jones and family belongto the Congregational Church, in which he is a deacon. Since the election of President Lincoln, he has been identified with the Republican party, but has prohibition tendencies. He attributes a large measure of his excellent health of mind and body to the fact that he has been temperate in all things and has never used either tobacco or liquor. He is a man who in every way deserves the high regard in which he is held by his fel'ow citizens.

OHN COWGILL, one of Delaware Township's substantial agriculturists, who owns and operates a fine farm of mi >re than 200 acres, was born July 18, 1842, in Jefferson Township. Logan County, Ohio, and is a son of Daniel and Mary ( Everett ) Cowgill.

born in Frederick County, Virginia, July 27, 1777. and died September 16, 1846. He was a blacksmith by trade, an occupation which he followed in his native locality until his marriage, and then removed to Columbiana County, Ohio. Mr. Cowgill married Sarah Antrim, who was born September 16, 1780. in Stafford County, Virginia, and died June 6, 1868, and to them there were born the following children: Ann, born November 27, 1800, in Culpeper County, Virginia, died October 13. 1873; Henry, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 30, 1802, died September 12, [869; Susanna, born November 1. 1804. died February 8, 1851; Daniel, born October 8. 180(1, died Aprd 8. 1896; Sarah, born Sep- -tember 3, 1809; Thomas, born June [9, 1812; Joseph, born May 15, 1814; Levi, born April 8, [816, died June 5. 1859; Lydia, born in Champaign County, Ohio.. February i, 1818; John, born January 4, 1820, resides in Franklin County. Ohio; and Eli, born May 27, 1822. The family were Quakers.

Daniel Cowgill, father of John, was born between Lisbon and Salem, in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 8, 1806, and as a boy accompanied his parents to Champaign mty, where he received a limited education and learned the trade of cabinet maker and undertaker. lie located in Zanesfield, Logan Count}-, where he established himself in business, and lie always spoke with pride of having made Samuel Kenton'-, coffin. In 1850 Mr. Cowgill engaged in farming on rented land near Delaware, but two years later purchased the farm now owned by bis son John, which he continued t<> operate until his death. He was first a Whig and later a Republican in us. ami served as justice of the peace of Logan County for nine years, and as trustee f r a long peril id.

Mr. Cowgill was married (first 1 to llepsebeth Stokes, who was born December 24, iSin. and died August 14, [836, and they had two children: Deborah, who was born December 15, 1831; and Joseph Stokes, born May 4. 1834. Mr. Cowgill's second marriage to Mary Everett, who was born August 31, 181 I, and died May 15. 1875. daughter of

Thomas Everett of Champaign County. Of their children, five grew to maturity : Sarah, born December 29, 1840, is the widow of John Sites and lives at Camp Chase, Franklin County; John; Rev. Josephine, twin of John, for several years was a missionary in Palestine, ami is now located at Los Angeles, California, where she still carries on missionary work; Ottaway C, born September 25, 184(1. died July 31, 1888; and Daniel E.. born April 12. 1854, at one time principal of the schools of Delaware, is now located at Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Cowgill were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Cowgill having had to leave the Quaker faith to muster in the old militia, as he was unable to pay the fine for 111 t mustering.

John Cowgill received his education in his native township and at Delaware, where he taught school for three terms, farming during the summer months. His parents had established a small dairy, and this he greatly enlarged, operating a milk route until September, 1902, keeping about 30 head of cattle, and raising most of bis feed. He now has 20 bead o.f cattle and 123 sheep, and about half of his farm is under cultivation, four acres being devoted to apple trees, although the principal crops are corn, oats, wdieat and hay. The residence and main barn were built by Mr. Cowgill's parents, but the additions and other buildings have been built by him. Fraternally he is connected with the Lodge and Chapter of the Masonic order. He is a Republican in politics, and was township trustee for six years and land appraiser two terms.

On May 2j , 1875, Mr. Cowgill was married to Ellen X. Yates, who was born January 15, 1832. in Knox County, Illinois, and is a daughter of Thomas Yates, and to this union there were born five children: John Arthur, born July 2J , 1870, resides in Delaware; Mary Everett, born October 8. 1877, married William Griffith, of Delaware; Margaret Elnora, born October 1, 1880. died January r6, 1896;

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Mr. Cowgill is a Presbyterian, while his wife is a member of William Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and is very active in church and charitable work, having been for some years president of the Aged People's Home.

1. ADAMSON, of the firm of Schoppert & Adamson, lumber merchants. at 1 Kt rander. was horn in Randolph County, Indiana, April 16, 1867, and is a son of Ira and Nancy (Willmore) Adamson.

The Adamson family is of English extrac- The grandfather of J. i. Adamson was Abraham Adamson, who was a pioneer in Indiana, where he became prominent in public affairs. The maternal grandfather was a native of Virginia. Me married Eliza Love, whose mother was a Harrison, belonging to the old Virginia family from which came two presidents of the United States.

Ira Adamson, father of J. I... is a highly respected retired citizen of Winchester. Indiana. He served as a soldier in the Union army during the Civil War and is a member nf the Grand Army Post at Winchester. He was a successful farmer for many years and for 15 years prior to retiring from active life, he was engaged in the bee business. He is a Republican in his political views and has frequently held township offices. He married a daughter of William C. Willmore, of Winchester, who still survives. For 14 years Mr. Willmore was county recorder. Mr. and Mrs. Adamson had 10 children, namely: Willis A.. residing at Saratoga, Indiana; Mary E.; Sarah: Jesse W.. residing on the home farm: Alice A.; John W.. deceased; J. I.: George W.. residing at Everett. Washington, was clerk of the court there for eight years; and Hannah and Edith. The parents of this family are members of the Baptist Church, in which the father has been very active for many rs, frequently occupying the pulpit, lie is n> i\v in his 77th year.

and the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, remaining in the latter institution fir two years, after which he returned to Winchester and taught in the public schools for the next five years. Failing health compelled him to abandon teaching and for the seven following years he engaged in farming in Scioto Township. In 1X91 he came to Ostrander and entered into partnership with J. A. Hayes, in the hardware line, under the firm name of Hayes & Adamson, which continued two years, when Mr. Adamson closed out his interest. For -iime four or five years he then conducted a restaurant. In the fall of 1905, he bought a farm of Albert Huntley, but returned to Ostrander in a few months and entered into partnership with his present asso ciate. The firm operates a portable sawmill, deals mainly in hard wood and ships largely to Dayton. Ohio. Mr. Adamson was one of the organizers of the Ostrander Banking Com pan}-, at Ostrander, and with the exception of one year, has been one of its directi irs ever since its beginning.

Mr. Adamson married Minnie Manville. who was born in Scioto Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Lois Ellen. In politics. Mr. Adamson is a stanch Republican. He is a member of Ostrander Lodge. F. & A. M., and of Edinburg Lodge. Odd Fellows, of which he is past grand, and has also held the office of district deputy grand master. He is one of Ostrander's representative men.

ENJAMIN V. ax.) LYMAN 1'. Mc- MASTER, extensive land owners and farmers of Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio, have attained a high degree of success and. are widely known throughout the county. Operating under the firm name of McMaster Brothers, they have cultivated the tract of 425 acre- left by their father, and to this added from time t<> time until the farm has been almost doubled in size. In pasl years they bought, raised and fed -tuck on an extensive scale, making a specialty of high grade Short Horn cattle and standard-bred draft horses and roadsters. They have bred and raised some fast horses, which made fine records for speed on various race courses. In Short- Horn breeding they have favored the red, and have a large herd almost uniformly of that color. Substantial men of the public spirited type, the McMaster Brothers have always worked for those improvements which tend to add to the comforts of life, as well as to enhance the value of property, in Brown Township.

The McMaster family has long been one of prominence in Delaware County. Benjamin McMaster, the grandfather, was born September 24, 1795. in Ontario County, New York, and was the third in a family of four children, lie was quite young when his father died, and in 1813 located in Scioto County, Ohio. 'There he operated the first saw-mill in the county, and sawed the lumber used in the old State House in Columbus. In [814 he moved to the village of Worthington, and lived in part of the bouse in which Colonel Kilbourne kept tavern. In the latter part of the same year, he came to Delaware County and cleared twenty acres for Dr. Warren. In 1817 he went to Champaign Count}', and the next year married a daughter of Lemuel G. Humphrey, of Liberty Township, Delaware County, who lived but a few year-. Shortly afterward he again came to Delaware County and bought 100 acres of land on Elm Creek, upon which he built a cabin of the pioneer pattern, moving into it about ten o'clock one cold December night, when about fifteen inches of snow covered the ground. This is a little evidence of the hardships of the pioneer days. lb- worldl) possessions at that time were one yoke of steers, one heifer, ten head of young hogs, a dog. a small supply of household goods and provisions, and fifty dollars in money, lie cleared ln- farm, which was considered in those days the finest im proved and richest in Brown Township, it being bottom land, which before the days . .1 extensive drainage was not subject to frequent inundation as at present. Benjamin

McMaster resided on this farm until (85 when he moved to Ashley and erected a warebouse and forming a business partnership, be continued in this business until his death in 1888. By his first marriage, Benjamin had three children, namely: Robert; Horace, who in 1852 bought the farm settled upon by bis father and William. His second marriage was with Electa Perry, widow of William Berry, by whom be had three children - Alvin, Elmina and Philemon Perry. The children of her second union : George. Esther, Hiram and Eloisa. This hardy old pioneer treated lus own and the Berry children with the same kindness and consideration, and assisted each to an excellent start in life.

Robert G. McMaster. lather of the Mc- Master Brothers, was born December 3. 18 18, and grew to manhood on the home estate in Brown Township. He worked out by the month for two years for David Bush, and with the aid of bis father bought 100 acres of land which was the nucleus of the large farm of McMaster Brothers. This place was very little improved and Robert lived in a cabin for some years. He bought and bred stock with good results, financially, and added to his realty holdings until at his death, February 28. 1873, he had 423 acres. He was joined in marriage with Mary Worline. who was born in Troy Township, and was a daughter of Henry Worline. She died December 10, 1847. five children having been born of their union, as follows: Benjamin F., born September 15. 1842: Lyman P., born April 6, 1844; Theodore D., born October 2T,, 1843. died June 24. 1889; Mary Emma and Mary Etta, twins, born December 3, 1847. The latter died young and the former is the widow 1 if David ( ). Jones, by whom she had a daughter, Hattie R. Jones. Mrs. Jones lives on the farm her grandfather settled on and improv.ed. Robert G. McMaster was a Democrat and although not active in politics served as township trustee and once was a candidate for county commissioner. Religiously, he was a member of the Universalist Church.

the rank of corporal, lie enlisted August i 3. [862, in Company 1). One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was mustered in September 10, anil in just 28 days thereafter participated in the battle oi Perry ville, Kentucky. He was with the Army of the Cumberland. He took part in many important engagements, among them: Chick - amauga; Chattanooga, where they had three or four days' fighting; accompanied General Sherman from Chattanooga to Atlanta, being in spirited action at Kenesaw Mt.; Rome, Georgia; Red Oak Station, Georgia; and Jonesboro. After arriving at Atlanta, Davis' Division, of which the One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment was a part, was detached and sent to Florence, Alabama, after which they rejoined General Sherman at Atlanta, and on November 15, began the memorable march to the sea, arriving at Savannah, on December 10, 1864. On January 20th began the invasion of South Carolina, and then of North Carolina, actions at Averysboro, Bentonville and Goldsboro, making their expedition. The army arrived at Raleigh, North Carolina, where they were located at the time of General Johnston's surrender. Proceeding northward they participated in the Grand Review at Washington, D. C, and were there honorably discharged, June 8, 1865. Although passing through the war without serious sickness or injury, he had numerous narrow escapes. At Kenesaw Mountain, where 164 of the regiment met death in about fifteen minutes of fighting, a piece of shell struck and bent the barrel of Air. McMaster's gun, rendering it useless, but saving him from injury and possible death. On June 19, 1865, he returned home to Brown Township, where he has resided continuously since.

Lyman P. Mc. Master, who has always been rec< ignized as a capable business man. was called upon to serve as commissioner of Delaware County, serving three years, one year being chairman of the board, in a most efficient manner. He was elected on the Democratic ticket by a majority of 480 votes, although located in a Republican stronghold. He has also served two terms as township trustee.

from the citizens of this community, was born October 3. [849, in Clarion County. Pennsylvania, and is a son of John and Catherine Wilt, both of whom were natives of Germany, who located in Clarion Count}-. Pennsylvania.

Mr. Wilt spent the first 17 years of his life 111 Clarion County, Pennsylvania, and on April (1, 1867, when about 17 years old. came to Ashley with James L. Wray, who established a general store on the site where Mr. Wilt's present store is located. He continued in the employ of Air. Wray until the latter failed m business, when he sold out the stock for the receivers; after which he formed a partnership with Air. Corbett, with whom he continued associated for five years. He then sold his interest in the firm and clerked for others for about five or six years. In [882 he established his present business. He has gained an enviable reputation as an honest and up-to-date merchant, and his customers always receive prompt and courteous attention. He erected his present two-story building in 1883, having been previously located a few doors west. He carries a full line of dry goods and shoes and aNo ;i >mall line of groceries and notions. Air. Wilt is a man of more than ordinary business ability, am has been well earned.

On October 28, 1877. Mr. Wilt was joined in marriage with Emma Clifton, who was born in Perry County, Ohio, and to them were born the following children: George Clayton, born August 3. 1878, died on December 15, 1880; Merril, born February i<>. 1X80. died January 2, 1S81 ; Elizabeth I'.elle. born April 22, iSSj, married L. K. Wornstaff, superintendent of the public schools of Ashley: Marie, born February 16. 1884; Marion Muriel, was born April 24. 1885. who is the wife of Ralph Davis, a teacher in the public schools; Genevieve, born August 19, 1889; and Harold, who was born in November, 1892, and died May 3. 1894.

clerk, was six years a member of the Sc1im.i1 Board, and for four years had charge of the postoffice of Ashley, during President Harrison's administration. He is a member of the Ashley Lodge, F. & A. M.

IMOTHY GOMER JONES, general farmer of Radnor Township, was born July r8, 1853, 'n Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Evan T. and Ellen (Junes) Jones.

Evan T. Jones was born in South Wales, in 1818. and died in Ohio, January 18. 1896. He grew to manhood in South Wales and on coming to America settled in Radnor Township, near the river, where he acquired a farm of 97 acres. At one time he was an active member of the Odd Fellows and assisted in erecting the fraternity's building at Radnor. In politics he was a Democrat. He married the widow of his brother Thomas. She was born in North Wales and was a daughter of David Jones. The four children of the second marriage who grew out of infancy were: Elizabeth, who married James Paulding, residing at East St. Louis, Illinois: Thomas T.. residing at Prospect : Timothy G. ; and Alary Ellen, who married Robert Thomas, residing in Radnor Township. Mr. and .Mrs. Jones are members of the 1 Congregation il Church.

Timothy Comer Jones was six years old when his parents moved to the farm he now o\\n>. and his father built the residence and other structures. He secured his education in the district schools and his occupation has always been farming. To the original acreage of the farm he has added until he now owns 143 acres. This In- has under a tine state of cultivation. Like his father. Air. Jones believes in the principles of die Democi party.

On February 14. 1N7N. Mr. Jones was married to Elizabeth Jane Jones, who is a daughter of John A. and Mary (Newell) Cones. Three children have been born to them, of whom one is deceased, the two survivors being: Evan T.. residing at Pinconning, .Michigan, and John A. Air. and Airs. Jones belong to the Congregational Church at Radnor, of which he has served as a trustee.

John A. Jones, father of Airs. Timothy G. Jones, was born in North Wales and died in Ohio in 1895, agefl 7° years. He grew to manhood on his father's farm in Wales prior to coming to America with his bride. In [854 they reached Columbus, Ohio. Here he learned the blacksmith's trade which he followed until within five years of his death. For _' 1 years he worked in the Aliami shops and was also employed in the Panhandle Railroad shops, later going into business for himself. Of his five children four reached maturity, namely: Elizabeth Jane: Airs. Catherine Williams; Mary Ann, who is the widow of George F. Twitchell, of Columbus, Ohio; and Emma Gertrude, also a resident of Columbus.

)HN J. MILLER, a progressive farmer of Delaware Township, residing on his valuable farm of 75 acres, was born in Baden, Germany. October 2^. 1845. and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Wightman) .Miller. The father of Air. Miller died in Germany, after which his mother came to America, where two of her sisters and a brother had already settled. She located for a few years in Franklin Township and then moved to Delaware Township.

John J. Aliller spent the larger part of his boyhood with his uncle. Warner Marquette, oi Liberty Township, where he was given school advantages. When the Civil War broke out he was assisting on the farm. He enlisted in Compan) E, Second Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and was stationed'in Kentucky. Tennessee and Georgia. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. After he returned from the army. Mr. Aliller rented land for several years, after which he bought about 50 acres in Delaware Township, which, added to 25 acres inherited by his wife, makes a compact farm, large enough For easy handling, and here Air. Miller has earned on general farming- and stock-raising. He cultivates about 60 acres of his land, raising corn, oats, wheat and hay, and as he believes in using fertilizer, he has good crops when many others fail. lie keeps seven head of cattle, makes high grade butter, has 25 head of thoroughbred Duroc hogs and pays considerable attention to poultry.

Mr. Miller married Mary Elizabeth Lindner, who is a daughter of Frederick G. Lindner, of Delaware Township, and they have had nine children, the four who grew to maturity being: Frank, is married, resides at Delaware: Harry, also married, resides in Delaware: Katherine, who married George W. Owen, of Delaware Township; and Ellsworth, who resides at home. Mrs. Miller is a member of the Lutheran Church. Formerly Mr. Miller was identified with the Democratic party, but he has been a Republican since the second administration of President Cleveland. He is no seeker fi >r 1 iffice, but always take- an active interest in electing those who have records as good citizens. He is an intelligent, well-informed man and has adopted modern methods of agriculture, his land showing the results of his care. He built the present comfortable residence.

ILLIAM L. PEET, who has lived retired from active pursuits, in his pleasant home at Richwood, since [880, still owns his farm of 170 acres, a part of the old l'eet homestead, which is situated in Thompson Township. Mr. l'eet was horn in Delaware County, Ohio. July X. [856, and is a son of William J. ami Anna ( Welch ) Peet.

"Hopewell," in 1635. He died in [678, aged Si years. John Peet (2d) married Mary Morehouse in [696 and they had three daughters and three sons, one of the latter being 1 lavid l'eet. who was horn June 30, [698. I le was married to Alary Titherton, October II, [719. One of his sons, Samuel Peet, known as a hermit, devoted his life to the study of astronomical science. He married Sarah Wildman. It was probably his brother, Lemuel Peet, who was the great-grandfather of William L. Peet. He died in an old age at the home of his son, \||>a l'eet, in Berlin Township, Delaware County.

Alba l'eet. grandfather of William L., was horn in Litchfield County. Connecticut, and from there came to Franklin County, Ohio, accompanied by his father ami his own family. This was about 1830, and he settled on a farm within two miles of Worthington, his near neighbor being Ossian Gardner, with whom he later became interested in the manufacture of brick. For 15 years they did an extensive business for the time, and their product was used in the construction of main of the buildings in the heart of the present city of Columbus. Alba Peet resided near Worthington for about jo years, when he sold his farm there and bought one situated in Berlin Township, four miles east of Delaware. There were 200 acres in this tract, very little of which had yet been cleared. Air. Peet sold that farm 10 years later, after which he resided at Delaware, where he died in 1879, aged 84 years. He was a man of sterlingcharacter, strong in his convictions of right. Politically, he was an old-time Democrat. He was married (first) to Harriet Orton and lour of their five children reached manhood, namely: William J.; Or ha (born in [824, died in 1905). who married David Cronkelton, and left two children - Herman (deceased) and Helen Af., who is the widow of Dr. Calvin Welch, of Delaware; and Franklin and J-udd, both of whom are deceased. Alba Peet and wife were among the early members of the Methodisl Episcopal Church in this section, and were most worthy people in every particular.

remained at home until he was 21 years old, when he visited a section then seemingly on the western border of civilization - Wisconsin and Minnesota. After living there for eight years, he returned to Delaware, where he was married (first) to Pamela Halley. They had one daughter, Ida. who married a Air. Thurston and is since deceased.

Just prior to the Civil War. William J. Peet moved to Thompson Township and bought a farm to which he continued to add until he owned 221 acres. There he lived until he removed to Richwood, where he resided for a number of years before his death. In politics he was a Democrat and he took an important part in his township's affairs and served in the offices of trustee and treasurer. He wa- married (secondly) to Anna Welch, who was a daughter of Hiram Welch and they had three children, two of whom survive - Lester G., residing at Richwood, and William L. William J. Peet married for his third wife. Mrs. Melissa Evans, who still survives, at the age of 90 years.

William L. Peet continued to reside on the old homestead in Thompson Township until [888, when he moved to Richwood. He married Lida Marriott, who is a daughter of J. 1'. Marriott, of Richwood. and they have two children: Harry E. born in 1881, and residing in Chicago, and Judd M., born in 1885, who is residing at home. Airs. Peet is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which Mr. Peet gives liberal support. He was reared politically in the principles of the Democratic part)- and still votes for its candidates, but is never an active participant in political campaigns.

EXTER X. DALTON, one of the highly esteemed citizens of Delaware Township, Delaware Count v. Ohio, who is carrying on general farming on an 82-acre tract, was born November 3, [835, in Bainbridge, Chenango Countv. Xew York, ami is a son of Isaac and Eliza (Miller) Dalton.

Isaac Dalton, who was also a native of Xew York, came to Ohio about 1845, and remained for a year or two in Delaware County, subsequently removing to Illinois, where he and his wife spent most of their lives. They had these children: Eveline and Adeline, the former of whom is deceased: Dexter X.; Margaret. who is deceased; James, who was born in Ohio: Airs. Lorette Perry, who resides at Momence, Illinois; and Mary.

Dexter N. Dalton was nine or ten year> of age when he accompanied his parents to Ohio, and made the trip further West with them, but subsequently, when 15 years old. returned to Delaware County, wdiere he lived until 22 years old. being engaged in farm work. He then again went West, where he farmed until 1863, in which year he enlisted in Company D. One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment. Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served about one year, being ill most of the time. After receiving an honorable discharge, Air. Dalton went to Onarga, Illinois, where he made his home until 1902, in that year purchasing his present farm of 82 acres, where he carries on general farming. Air. Dalton is also the owner of a fine tract of 134 acres in Oxford Township, which is being cultivated by his son, William D., as a general farm.

Air. Dalton was married (first) to Ella M. Libhart, who was born in Michigan, and was the daughter of P. T. B. Libhart. Airs. Dalton died in 1879, aged 28 years, having been the mother of eight children, of whom seven grew to maturity, as follows : Francis H., who assists his father on the home farm; Fred L, who lives in Illinois; Fannie J., who married Christian Thompson, a resident of Minnesota; William D.. of Oxford Township; Fletcher L., who lives in Montana; Floyd A., who also resides in Montana; and Ferdinand O.. who is deceased. Charles A., died in infancy. Air. Dalton was married, secondly, to Sarah J. Johnson. Airs. Dalton is a member of the Congregational faith, but for convenience attends the Alethodist Episcopal Church with her husband. He is connected with the Grand Army of the Republic Post at Onarga. Illinois.

The father oi Mr. Sedgwick was formerly a minister in the Baptist Church and became State superintendent of Sunday schools for that body for the State of Kentucky, lie was May J4. 1836, was reared at Duncan Falls. Ohio, and died in Kentucky, September 29, 1866. He was married to Irene Kimball. September 25, [861. She contracted a second marriage, with the late George Armstrong, who died January 29, 1886. Of the first marriage there were two children - Kimand George. The latter was accidentally killed on the railroad, when 16 years old. Of the second marriage there was one son - Charles O., who resides with his mother in Sunbury, and who. since 1894, has been assistant cashier of the Farmers' Hank, of this place.

Kimball Sedgwick obtained his education in the schools of Sunbury and took a business course in a commercial college at Cleveland, Ohio. When 16 years of clerk in a dry when 22 years old he conducted a dry goods ami grocery business, in which he continued to be interested for 15 years.

Mr. Sedgwick was married in February, 1884, tn Sarah Louise Brown, who was horn in Lake County, Ohio, and who is a daughter of Watson H. and Sarah 1 Armstrong) Brown. They have three children, namely : George, Elizabeth and Roland. In politics be is a Republican. He is a Mason and a member of the Eastern Star.

On the death of Joseph Kimball 1 his uncle), who was prominently identified with the Sunbury Co-operative Creamery Company. Mr. Sedgwick sold out his mercantile interests and became secretary and manager of this concern which has been organized since January 28, [892, by the farmers and citizens of this vicinity. For 11 years, the late Joseph H. Kimball was secretary and manager, and the late Otis H. Kimball, formerly president of

Iln- enterprise has proved profitable from the -tart. Milk to the amount of 2,298 pounds was received May 2, 1892, with 22 patrons. A stead) growth has followed and in the month of July. [907, the amount of milk received was 1.927. 106 pounds and the amount of butter produced was 110,000 pi muds, with 1.034 patrons. In 1907 the vast sum of $223,- OOO was paid out tn farmers. In 1901 the creamery commenced establishing skimming statii n- and they now have them at Cheshire. Cond'it, Centervillage, Eden and Marin. 1. embracing territory of about 15 mileradius. Their products are shipped to leading points, and they have no second quality. The officers -1' the company are: L. lames Wilson, president; William" D. Miller, vicepresident; C. ( ). Armstrong, treasurer, and Kimball Sedgwick, secretary and manager. The board of directors is made up of the following leading citizens: James Cockrell, Jasper Boyd. John Landin, Edwin .Phillips, Samuel Rosecrans, L. James Wilson and William _D. Miller, the most of whom have been in office since the establishment of the business. During the year 11)06-07, there has been erected a modern, fire-proof plant, built according to sanitary principles, that is not excelled in any way by any other in the country. The plant has cost about $30,000, and the location covers three and a half acres. The business is conducted with farmers on a strictly co-operative plan. It is one of the most prosperous industries of Delaware County.

HARLES C. MILLER. In naming the progressive men of Delaware County, Ohio, mention sin mid lie made of the late Charles C. Miller, a leading agriculturist and business man. in whose death Delaware Township losl one of its most highly esteemed citizens. .Mr. Miller was born in Delaware Township. Delaware County, Ohio. November S, i8;j. and

Henry Miller, who was a mason by trade. carried mi that occupation for many years in connection with farming in Delaware Township, where his death occurred. He married Angeline Brower. and they had three children, two of whom grew to maturity: Sarah, who is the widow of Enos Houser, of Berlin Township; and Charles C.

Charles C. Miller received his education in the common schools, supplemented by a course at business college, after leaving which he returned to the home farm, and there spent the remainder of his lite. The tract, which originally consisted of 300 acres, now comprises 167 acres, and was operated by Mr. Miller's widow until 1903, who erected a fine barn in 1899, the house having been built by Mr. Miller. He carried on general farming and raised cattle, sheep and liQgs, and in addition thereto was engaged in the hardware business at Delaware from [889 until his death, which occurred December 20, 1892. Although popular in his community, a leading Democrat, and often urged to accept public office. Mr. Miller would never consent to do so. Fraternally he was connected with Lenape Lodge, No. 29, Knights of Pythias of Delaware. He was a member of the Reformed Church, of which he was a deacon for many years.

On August 10, [876, Mr. Miller was married to Anna II. Jennings, who is the daughter of Sylvester Thrap Jennings. Sylvester T. Jennings was born October 6, 1S11. and died March 2. [862. lie was married (first) to Charity Scott, who was horn December 2. [814, and died February 21. 1850. Of the children of this marriage two are living: Mrs. Mary E. Williamson, of ECilbourn, Ohio; and Edward, who resides at Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Jennings was married ( secondly) to Angeline (Carr) Smart, who was b rn January 1. 1819, and who died January 5, 1871). There were four children born to this union, three of whom grew to maturity, namely: Martha', born July 7, 1857, who married Gideon Liggett 1 deceased ). and lives at Delaware; \nna H. and Roberl Elmer, who is now deceased.

Mrs. Miller was horn and reared about one mile from where she now resides. Sheattended the common schools and High School, and after graduating from the latter taught school for a short time. She and her husband had three children, one of whom survives - Elmer C, horn January iq, 1885. carries on the home farm, being engaged in general farming. Mrs. Miller and her son are members of the Presbyterian Church.

HE UNION HANDLE AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, which is the largest business concern in the village of Ashley, was established July 1, 1905, and gives employment to 40 men. They manufacture farm and garden tool handles, wagon stock, wood specialties, and bending materials, and ship their goods to all parts of the United States and Canada; some of their goods go to foreign countries, also. Plans have recently been completed for a 40- foot addition to the present building and machinery purchased for the manufacturing of wood "D" scoop and spade handles, this addition to be completed and 111 1 iperatii >n within 60 days.

H. D. Hale, who is manager of the Union Handle and Manufacturing Company, was horn October 19, [865, in Arcadia. Hancock County, Ohio, and is a son of Thomas J. and Mary " i Miller) Hale. ddiis branch of the Hale family, who originally came from the East, are an old and well known family in Hancock County, and are blood relation to Senator Hale, and also to Nathan Hale.

Mr. Hale was reared and grew- to manhoo 1 on a farm in Hancock County, and when about 23 years old engaged in a general saw-mill business at Arcadia. He continued in this business with much success for a period of seven years, when he was burned out. sul quently removing to Mt. Vernon, where he was again engaged in the same business for about one ami a half years. I le then went to Centerburg and for a time dealt in lumber and wagon materials ; thence to Columbus, Ohio, where he continued to deal in lumber for five years, after which he sold oul and came to Ashley. At one tunc he was engaged for three years as wood-handle buyer for the Geneva Tool Company, and was also interested in plants at Circles die. and Marysville, as well as operating a factory in Delaware where the McKenzie Lumber Plant is now located. Upon locating in Ashley in 1905. Mr. Hale established his prosent business, the Union Handle and Manufacturing Company, which is the must extensive business concern in this community.

Mr. Hale was united in marriage, March. 1888] t<i Emma Wells, of which union there were born four children - Flossie M., Ethel L. Paul E., and Fred W. Politically, Mr. Hale is a Republican and has held various township offices. Fraternally, he is a member oi the Masonic Lodge of Bucyrus, and - if the Knight - of Pythias of Arcadia.

HARLES KOHLER, a veteran of the Civil War and a well known farmer of Oxford Township, nowliving in retirement in the village of Ashley, was born November 29, 1832, in York County. Pennsylvania. He is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Morningdoyler) Rubier, who were the parents of [2 children.

Henry Kohler was also a native of York County. Pennsylvania, and never resided in Ohio. He was a soldier in the War of [812, and during his early days was a weaver by trade. He also operated a shad fishery for about twenty years, and owned a farm, which his son Charles operated.

Charles Kohler was reared on his father's farm in York County, Pennsylvania, and received his education in the township schools. He remained at home until 24 years of age, when he came to Oxford T iwnship, Delaware County, and resided with bis brother-in-law. John McCurdy, until his marriage, when he purchased a trad of 50 acres in < )xford Township, and started to housekeeping in a log house - mi that place, lie subsequently increased his farm to 110 acres, and later bought 50 1 acres, which he gave to a daughter. He has since added 40 acres to the home farm on which his son now resides, and continued living there until tyoo when he came to \-bley and purchased a home. He made all of the improvements on the farm and partly cleared it. Mr. Kohler was a carpenter by trade and during his early days devoted much of his time to that work. In September, 1862, Mr. Kohler enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in Ashley, and was mustered in at Delaware and served for three years, until the closi the war. He served in the Central Army under General George H. Thomas, and wain all of the battles of the Army of the Cumberland, and afterwards was with General Sherman's forces on the march to the sea. At the close of the war he remained at Washington for three weeks, and participated in the Grand Review. He was discharged and mustered out at Columbus.

Mr. Kohler was married December 20, 1866, to Phoebe Whipple, a daughter of Noah and Margaret (Elliott) Whipple, and a sister of F. E. Whipple. Mrs. Kohler was born in Peru Township, Morrow County, now Delaware, and attended the old log school hi uses of Drown and Peru Townships. She recalls the building of the Big Four Railroad through here and saw the first train go through. The farmers volunteered assistance in its construction, and she often carried dinner to her father when he worked on it. Mr. and Mrs. Kohler bad two children - Louie Gertrude and Frank Noah. The former was born February 10, [868, married Frank P. Barton and lived on a farm adjoining that of her father. She died June 21, [898, leaving one son. Charles Frederick Barton. The son. Frank Noah, was born October 22. 1870. and has always lived on the home place. He married Maude Raines has four children - Thelma Lucille, Harry Wallace, Merle Marie and Ruth Esther.

Politically, Mr. Kohler is a Republican. and has served as constable and supervisor. He was formerly a member of Coomer Post, G. \. R., of Ashley.

HE FARMERS SAVINGS BANK COMPANY, of Ashley, was established in business February 9, 1905, with a capita] stock of $25,000. Mr. F. E. Whipple being the first president of that institution and, Mr. B. A. Durkee, cashier, serving as such until January 1, 1907, when the following officers were elected: \Y. Slack, president; T. J. Cole, vice-president; F. E. Whipple, cashier; and J. F. Riley, assistant cashier. The directors of the bank are all well known business men, as follows: W. Slack, T. J. Cole. I. F. Wilt, H. Blair, Isaac Clark, B, F. McMaster, and R. D. Mc- ( i' migle.

The Farmers Savings Bank Company erected a fine two-story brick building, the second door being occupied by the Masonic Lodge, the main floor consisting of three store rooms and the bank.

The late George Armstrong was educated in the Sunbury schools and Delaware University. On April 16, 1861, he enlisted for service in the Civil War. entering Company C, Fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was connected with the Army of the Cumberland, and Mr. Armstrong served as a faithful soldier, being promoted from the ranks to be corporal of his company, until he was honorably discharged, in August, 1X1.5. After the organization of the Grand Army of the Republic, he became identified with it. He was a member of the Baptist Church and served on its Board of Deacons. In politics he was a Republican. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity.

The parents of the late George Armstrong were Charles and Elizabeth (Slocum) Armstrong. They were born in Pennsylvania and came to Delaware County, Ohio, and Charles

1897. at the home of her granddaughter. Mrs. Kimball Sedgwick, in Sunbury. Lor two terms he served as treasurer of Delaware Count)'. Of his 11 children, his son George was the fourth in order of birth.

nage survive - Burt D.. residing at Delaware, Ohio: and Mabel, who married Y. E. Brevoort. Mr. Brevoort is engaged in business at Columbus.' Mr. Armstrong was married (secondly) May 24, 1876, to Mrs. Irene (Kimball) Sedgwick. A son, Charles O. Armstrong, is assistant cashier of the Sunbury Farmer's Bank. Mrs. Armstrong was born in Marion Count}', Ohio. September 21, 1X43. and is a daughter of Elias and Irene A. (Ticknor) Kimball, natives of Lebanon, New Hampshire, who came to Marion County, Ohio, in 1839. Elias Kimball was a merchant, ami in 1844 he engaged in a general mercantile business at Sunbury, which he continued until 1864. At that time he practically retired, but resumed business activity in 1872. when he became one of the organizers of the Sunbury Bank, of which he was the first president, remaining such until his death, December 2T,, 1872.

LLIAM ZIEGLER. a member of the board of trustees of Troy Township, is a leading citizen of this section and resides on his valuable farm of 1 14 acres., which he has under an excellent state of cultivation. He was born in Delaware Township. Delaware County, Ohio. March 30. 1861, and is a son of Frederick and Sarah (Biber) Ziegler. Frederick Ziegler was also born in Delaware County and still survives, being a resident of Berlin Township. His father. Reuben Ziegler, was born in Berks County. Pennsylvania, and came to Delaware County and Township, at a very early day. Frederick Ziegler married Sarah Biber and they had seven children, namely: William: Anna, who married Claj Walker, residing in Missouri; Frederick, who resides at Marshall. Arkansas; Alice, residing in Berlin Township; Luther, .1 resident of the State of Missouri; Edward, residing in Troy Township, and John, who resides in Delaware County. Alter many years of residence in Delaware County, Frederick Ziegler went to Missouri, but in the spring of 1907, he settled in Berlin Township. He is a Democrat. For many years he has been a worthy member of the Lutheran Church.

William Ziegler was reared in Delaware Township and there attended the public schools. He has always found his chief interest in farming and has been very successful in bis agricultural operations. In 1902 he came to Troy Township, having resided for some years previously in Marlborough Township. Since settling here he has become identified with the public affairs of the township ti 1 Mich a degree that he was elected a meniber of the Board of Trustees and is making a useful official.

Mr. Ziegler married Attie Schneck, who is a daughter of Thomas Schneck, of Troy Township, and they have bad the following children : Clyde C. Karl. Otto, Harry, Lowell. Clara B. and Florence. Mr. Ziegler, with bis family, belongs to the Lutheran Church at Delaware. In politics, he is a Democrat.

ELLINGTON SLACK, president of the Farmers' Savings Bank Company of Ashley, was horn on the old home farm which he now owns, September 22, 1854. He is - 11 of Seth and Sarah (Dodd) Slack, and randson of Ralph and Margaret (Riley) Slack.

Ralph Slack, the grandfather, was born in Pennsylvania, February 17. 1777. and about 1895 moved west to Franklin County. Ohio. Some time after he located in Berkshire Township. Delaware County, and about 18 15 came to Oxford Township, and obtained from the

State a tract of land which now forms the southeast part of the village of Ashley. 1 he later sold off in small parcels. He lived here until his death in 1855. He married Margaret Riley, who was born in Virginia in 1783, and was brought to Ohio by her parents in 1800. She died in Ashley, September 1, 1846.

Seth Slack, father of Wellington, was born on the old home place in Oxford Township, June 6, j8kj. and died December 25, 1S80. He lived on his father's farm until [854, when be moved to the farm which the subject of this sketch now owns, and in 1868 erected the first brick house built in this vicinity. He was a prosperous and successful man. He married Sarah Dodd, who was born in Milton, Delaware. August 7, 1822, and is a daughter of Thomas and Eunice (Lane) Dodd. She now makes her home with her son, Wellington. She is the mother of the following children: Albert L., of Greencamp. Marion County; Thomas C, who lives in Russylvania, Logan County. Ohio; Margaret (Hyatt), who died in 1900 in Iowa; Charles O., who lives south of Ashley; Mancy, wife of Monroe Marsh, who lives in North Oklahoma; Wellington, subject of this article; Elizabeth, who married T. W. Lee, of Oxford Township; and Eunice, who died in 1887 unmarried. Seth Slack was a Republican in politics and served as township trustee for some years.

Wellington Slack was reared on the home place and in his youth attended the schools of that vicinity. He has farmed the property ever since old enough, and still does at the present time, although he has lived in Ashley since 1892. He was one of the organizers and incorporators of the Farmers' Savings Bank Company, and has served as director since its inception in February, 1905, and as president since January 1, 1907. He is one of Ashley's most successful business men and public spirited citizens.

February 7. 1900. Mr. Slack was united in marriage with Mary Lanius. who was born in Greencamp, Marion Count}-, Ohio, and is a daughter of Henrv and Mary Lanius. Po-

EORGE W. MILLER, one of Delaware Township's representative citizens, who is owner of 150 acres of fine farming land, was born June 3. 1871, in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of John and Catherine (Siegfried) Miller.

Henry Miller, his paternal grandfather, was a native of Pennsylvania, whence he came to Ohio in 1836. and settled on 80 acres of land, most of which was heavily timbered. He erected the brick house now occupied 1>\ Georg-e W. Miller, which is still in a goo:, state of preservation, and here the remainder of his life was spent.

John Miller, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1827, came with his parents to Ohio, and his entire life was spent on the farm. to which he added from time to time, and at the time of his death, in [886, it consisted of 270 acres. He made a specialty of sheep raising, and became one of the township's leading citizens, serving as township trustee, to which office he was elected on the Democratic ticket, for many years. He was a member of the Reformed Church, of which he was elder for man}' years, and in the faith of which his wife died in May. 1903. at the age of -2. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were the parents of seven children, namely: Frances, who is the widow of Johnson White, who resided in Delaware Township; Henry, who lives in Delaware Township; Forest, who was a resident of Troy Township, and was killed by a train. December 7. 1907; Emma, who is now deceased: \nniida. who married John Trice, of Troy Township: Minnie, who married Kuicn Suit, of Huntington, Indiana; and George W.

George W. Miller received a common scho,] education, and has always made his home mi the old original farm. lie owns 150 acres, but cultivates about 73 acres, raisin- corn. oats, wheat, hay and potatoes.

June 10, 1896, Mr. Miller was married to Millie Darst. who is a daughter of D. 1'. Darst, and to this union there have been born three children - Arthur C, Raymond L. and Wallace H. Mrs. Miller is a Presbyterian in her religious belief, while her husband is a member of the Reformed Church. In political matters he is independent, casting his vote rather for the man than for the party.

DWARD WHIPPLE, a prosperous farmer residing in Oxford Township, Ohio, comes of one of Delaware county's oldest and most prominent families. He was born in Brown Township, December io. 1852, a son of Lewis and Almira (Brown) Whipple, and a grandson of Reuben Whipple, mention of whom is made elsewhere in this volume.

Lewis Whipple was horn September 22, 1814, in Rhode Island, and was four years of age when his parents came to Delaware Count}-, locating in what is Peru Township. Morrow County. Here he grew to maturity, receiving a limited education in the common schools of the pioneer type. In his early days he followed the trade of cabinet-maker. He and his brother James purchased 100 acres of land in the northwest part of Brown Township which they afterward divided. 1 .e Whipple cleared his 30-acre tract and farmed it with success, adding thereto from time to time until he was possessed of a large estate. He owned the too acres on which his son Edward now- lives and the 52J/2 acres owned by Wellington C. Whipple, and at his death still owned 243 acres. He was a man of high principle, a credit to the community in which he lived, and his death, which occurred September 28, 11)04. was mourned as a sad by his fellow men. He married Almira Brown, who was born in Connecticut, August, [821, and who was a young girl when her peo- pie came west to Marion Count). Ohio. In her latter years she resided with her son \Y. C. Whipple, dying March 4, 1908, at the advanced age of 87. The following children blessed this union: Harriet, wife of Albert McCreary, now deceased, lived in Oxford Township; Adelia, wife of Orville Slaw son; Samantha. wife of Charles Olmsted, lives in Washington, I). C. : Adelia and Smith, twins. of whom the former is the wife of Samuel Primmer and lives in Marion County, and the latter died at the age of one year: Edward, subject of this sketch: Omar H., who conducted a store at Leonardsburg, but is now deceased: Wellington C, who lives on a farm ining the old home place: Laura, wife of Newton Grant, of Ashley: and one who died unnamed.

Edward Whipple attended the schools of his home district and lived at home until his marriage at the age of 25 years. He then moved to his present farm of 100 acres in the southwest part of Oxford Township. He made mosl of the improvements on this farm and has followed general farming and stock-

March 15. [877, Edward Whipple was joined in marriage with Eurema Adell Lea, a sister of Thomas W. Lea. She died in 1885, leaving three children, namely: Ona Lester, born October 2, 1878, a resident of Kingston Township, who married Blanch Rile}' and has three children - Norma. Dorothy, and Riley; Winifred Isabel, born February 5, [881, who married Harry Blair of Columbus and has a son - Harry Mitchell: Thomas Lea. born December 3, 188}, who died I (ctober 8, E884.

raship and daughter of James and l.ydia (Evans) Raines, who now live in Oxford Township. This union resulted in the following- issue: Ray Arthur, horn December 28, 1 NSw : Klaude Arnold, horn November 20. 1894, and Give Bryan, born September 1. [891 i. The last mentioned takes his second name from the illustrious William Jennings Bryan, who upon being apprised of the fact by a sister of Give Bryan, wrote a pleasing letter, which she still treasures. Politically, our subject is a Democrat and served three years as Township trustee. Fraternally he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry; Knights of Pythias, and Pythian Sisters, to which Mrs. Whipple also belongs.

ENRY M. ROGERS, a representative farmer and successful stock-raiser of Genoa Township, residing on his well-improved farm of 136 acres, was born in Genoa Township, Melaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Jeremiah H. and Sarah ( Prosser) Rogers.

The Rogers family is of Scotch-Irish extraction. It was the great-grandfather. Bixby Rogers, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio, as the pioneer of the family and after serving as a soldier in the War of 181 2. in the following year entered land in Delaware County which he cleared and occupied until his death. He married in Pennsylvania and became the lather of five sons, two of whom subsequently owned and cleared farms in Genoa Township. Samuel Rogers, grandfather of Henrv M.. was born in Pennsylvania, August 26, 1804. and hence was nine years old when he was brought to Delaware County, where the rest of his life was spent. He taught the district school (luring young manhood and also engaged in farming. He continued to live on the homestead until 1846. when he bought 50 acres of the farm in Genoa Township now owned by his grandson, Henry M., which he cleared and partly improved. In Genoa Township he married Sarah Closson, who was horn in Pennsylvania and was a daughter of Daniel Closson. who was horn in Pennsylvania, October 19, 1794. and who was a pioneer settler of Genoa Township, to which he came in [818. lie took up a farm which was then covered with timber and which he cleared. He brought with him three children and seven more were horn to him in Genoa Township. In 1850 he moved tn Illinois, where Jie died nine years later. One son, Jeremiah H., was bom to Samuel Rogers and wife. In politics, Samuel Ri igers was a Democrat.

Jeremiah H. Rogers was born July 3, 1832. in Genoa Township. He attended the district schools and grew to manhood on his fathers farm. In 185 1 he was married in Genoa Township to Sarah Prosser, who was born in Pennsylvania, March 6, 1833. There were nine children born to this union - seven suns and two daughters - namely: George A., William Clark, Charles Daniel, Henry M., Samuel L., John P.. Stephen H., Dura J. and Mary L. Like his father and grandfather, he was a stanch supporter of the principles of the Democratic party.

Henry M. Rogers obtained his education in the district schools of Genoa Township. When he was 17 years of age, he left home and from that time on made his own way in the world. He purchased his present farm from his father and has made must of the substantia] improvements on the place. He carries on general agriculture and raises quite a large amount of valuable stock.

On March 25, 1883, Air. Rogers was married to Laura J. Meeker, who was born at Galena, Delaware County, being the second of four daughters of Wickliff C. and Mary L. I Cunningham) Meeker. Mr. Meeker came tu Delaware County in boyhood and was reared by his uncle. Victor Arnold, and learned the tanning- business which he followed in connection with farming. He was married a second time and reared seven children by that marriage. When Mrs. Rogers was 13 years "Id she went to reside in the home of her aunt, Margaret Yates, and she was educated in the schools of Delaware and Galena, and prior to her marriage taught school for two years. She is an intelligent, well-informed lady. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have three children - Leonard G.. born June 20, [884; Edna G., horn December 15. [892; and Monna M., born April 25, [895. Mr. Rogers and his family belong t,> the Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow and politically he is active in the Democratic party.

fine farm of 87 acres is situated in Troy Township, is a well-known agriculturist of this section ami is a survivor of the great Civil War. He was born October 13. 1845. U1 Wayne County, Michigan, and is a son of James F. and Elizabeth (McPherson) Silverwood.

Both parents of Air. Silverwood were born in Pennsylvania, but the ancestry on the paternal side was English and on the maternal Scotch. John McPherson, the maternal grandfather of Mr. Silverwood, was a soldier in the War of 1 812, and from the same family came the brave and beloved ( leneral McPherson, who fell in front of Atlanta. In 1859, James F. Silverwood moved from Wayne Count}'. Michigan, to Delaware County, Ohio, settling in Troy Township, where he resided until his death at the age of j^, years. His widow, who survived him, attained the advanced age of ninety-three.

Since he was about 12 years of age. 1 1 A. Silverwood has lived in Troy Township. He attended the public schools and the High School at Delaware, and, for six months, the Ohio Wesleyan University. On May 10, 1864, he enlisted in answer to the call'for 100- day men, entering Company C, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment, O. V. I., which was attached to the Army of the Potomac, and until his honorable discharge, in the following September, he was stationed mainly at Arlington Heights, Washington, D. C.

Mr. Silverwood married Mary E. Spaulding. who is a daughter of Ellis Spaulding, of P>erkshire Township, Delaware County, and they have two children - Olney James and Jay Gordon.. The former is a graduate ol the Ohio Wesleyan University, class of 1900, and is now principal of the High School at Newton, Kansas. The second son resides at home, assisting his father. He is a student in the Delaware High School, class of 1908.

In politics, Mr. Silverwood is a stanch Republican. He has served three years as township assessor and in 1890, was census enumerator of Troy Township. He is a leading member and liberal supporter of Troy Chapel.

OHN J. MILLER, a representative agriculturist of Marlborough Township, whose well-cultivated farm of 2 acres testifies to the intelligent given it. is a well-known and highly respected resident of this section, lie horn January 23, [849, in Marion County, Ohio, and is a son of John and Sarah 1 1'atter- - m 1 Miller.

The father of Mr. Miller was horn in Fairfield County, Ohio, and the mother in Pennsylvania. The paternal grandfather was Jacob Miller, a native of Virginia, and an early settler in Waldo Township. Marion County, where he left a family. John Miller lived in Marion County for a long period, lie married Sarah Patterson and five of their children still survive, John J. being the only one residing in Delaware County.

John J. Miller was reared in Waldo Township, Marion County, and obtained his education in the district schools. He has been a farmer ever since earl}- manhood and from youth has been accustomed to an agricultural life, almost from that time having made his own way in the world. Through perseverance and industry. Mr. Miller acquired property and resided in Troy Township for a number of years prior to [885, when he settled on his present farm in Marlborough Township.

On December 25. 1870. Mr. Miller was married to Susan Ashhrook. who was horn in Delaware County, and is a daughter of Solomon Ashhrook. a former prominent resident of Troy Township, who died in September, 1894. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had six children, of whom one is deceased, the five survivors being. Charles, residing on the home farm: William, a resident of Troy Township: Alice, who is the widow of the late Oliver Clark, of Marlborough Township, and resides in Troy Township; Carrie, who married 1 ford Sherman, residing in Morrow County; and Lulu, residing in Marion Count}. Mr. Miller's son Charles married Ida B. Y of .Marion County. Both he and hi- father are stanch Republicans. Mr. Miller i- a deacon in the Baptist Church and formerly set a- < me of it- trustees.

)BERT R. DAVIS, chairman of the hoard of trustees of Radnor Township, and a prominent and influential citizen of tin's section, resides on his valuable farm of 89 acres which he has placed under a fine state of cultivation. Mr. Davis was born December u. 1854. in Radnor Township. Delaware County. Ohio, and is a -on of John H. and Maria I )a

The parent- of Mr. Davis were nativi Wales. After marriage they emigrated to America and about 1842 settled in Radnor Township, Delaware County. Ohio. They there passed the remaining years of their lives, John H. Davis dying in 1893, having survived his wife for some years. He was a de in the Calvinistic Methodist Episc Church, at Radnor.

Robert R. Davis grew to manhood in Radnor Township, attending the local schools, and since youth has been engaged here in agricultural pursuits. In addition to cultivating his ample farm. Mr. Davis has been engaged in the threshing business for the past quarter of a century, in partnership with H. H. Davis, under the firm name of R. R. and H. H. Davis. He is considered one of the substantial and representative men of his community.

In early manhood. Mr. Davis was married to Elizabeth Davis, who was horn in Radnor Township and is a daughter of the late lame- Davis, formerly a well-known farmer of this section. Mr. Davis is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church at Radnor, being a deacon in the same. Airs. Davis belongs to the Congregational Church.

publican. He has been an active member of his party and on many. occasions has been sent as a delegate to count)- conventions. He has dune much to forward the cause of education in his township. For nearly eight years he has been township trustee and for a considerable part of this time has been chairman of the board. Mr. Davis belongs to the Odd Fellows at Radnor, and has passed all the chairs of Radnor Lodge, No. 250.

\'S( ).\ JAMES, a prominent citizen of Troy Township, one of her honorable board of trustees, resides on his farm of 57 acres, which is situated near Troytown. Mr. James was born in Union County, Ohio, October 7, 1871, and is a son of Lemuel and Sarah A. (Fogle) James.

The parents of Mr. James were born in Noble County, Ohio, but they have resided at New Dover, Union County, for man)' years. Lemuel James has served a number of terms as township trustee of Dover Township and was a man of local prominence during his active years. His surviving children are: ill E., who married Frank Montgomery, residing at Marysville, Ohio; Mary, who married William Bonnett, residing in Union 1 nty, Ohio; Lydia, who married William Walker, residing in Union County; Rose, who married Albert Phillips, residing in Union County; Elizabeth, who married George Black, residing in Union County; Anson, whose name appears at the head of this sketch; William, residing in Union County; Sylvester, residing in Scioto Township, Delaware nty; Perry, a resident of Union County; Youtha, who married Charles Ligget, residin Union Count}-; Florence, who married R. Benton, residing at Columbus; and Emma, who married Percy Freshwater, residing in Delaware County.

\11s011 James was reared on his father's farm in Dover Township and attended the local schools through boyhood, afterward enng in general agriculture. In the fall of

1897 ne settled on his present farm, which he has placed under a good state of tillage, and raises hay, corn, wheat, oats and potatoes, with some stock.

Mr. James was married in Delaware County, to Louie Robinson, who is a daughter of the late John Robinson, of Troy Township, and they have one daughter. Brunette. Mr. James is a member of the Baptist Church, to which his daughter also belongs. Mrs. James died January 20, 1908. aged 40 years, 10 months and 28 days. Mrs. James was also a Baptist.

Politically, Mr. James is a strong Republican. He is serving both as township trustee and as school director of District Xo. 7. and takes a great deal of interest in the performance of his official duties.

ACOB A. MILLER, formerly a wellknown farmer and highly respecte ' citizen of Delaware Township, was born in this township in 1830, and spent his entire life on the home farm of 100 acres, on which he died October }. 1881.

On September 13, 1864, Mr. Miller was married to Josephine Eury, who is a daughter of Jesse M. and Mary (Kline) Eury, and a granddaughter of Samuel and Sarah Eury, who were farming people of Unionville, Maryland. Jesse M. Eury was born near Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland, March 25, [813, and died December 21, 1890. He received a common school education, and early in life learned the trade of miller, at which he became an expert, for many years being a Hour inspector at Baltimore. He made his way to Delaware. Ohio, on horseback, and followed milling here for several years, hut finding that it did not agree with his health. he embarked in agricultural pursuits, settling in [842 on a property about three miles south of Delaware. Later he removed to the Columbus Pike, hut subsequently sold his property here and located on the Libert) Road, where he resided until his death, being en- his political views were those of the Democratic party. On March 28, [839, Mr. Eury was married to Mary Kline, who was a daughter of Michael Kline, of Berks County, Penn- - mia. and they had one child - Josephine.

Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Miller has capably managed the home farm of 100 acres, about one-half of which is under cultivation, and raises large crops of corn, wheat and hay, also giving some attention to cattle raising. When Mr. and Mrs. Miller first located on this property the buildings were in" very had condition, but in 1905 Mrs. Miller remodelled the house, having previously erected new outbuildings which had been destroyed by fire. Mrs. Miller is a

ENAS LEONARD WHITE, president and manager of The Z. L. White Company, which conducts one of the must successful department stores of Columbus, Ohio, was tor many years a resident and well known business man of Delaware. Ohio.

Mr. White was horn in Brown Township, ware County, Ohio, and is a son of ge and Elizabeth (Leonard) White. Higrandfather. Fisher White, whose given name was derived from his mother's maiden name. was born near Maryland, and was a farmer throughout life. In [802 he removed to Washington Count}-. Pennsylvania, and there lived until his death. George White - horn in Washington County. Pennsylvania, in 180.2. and lived there until after his marriage, then about the year 1825 moved with his family to Delaware County. Ohio. He located upon a farm in Brown Township and lived there until 1 S 5 5 . then sold out and moved to Centerburg, Knox County, Ohio. The last two years of his life were passed in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he died in February, i860. He was a member of Hiram

Lodge. No. [8, F. & A. M., of Delaware. He and his wife were members of the Methodisl Episcopal Church, and he assisted in building the church at Eden. He married Elizabeth Leonard, a daughter of Joseph Leonard, who came from Green County, Pennsylvania, at an early date and located in Brown Township. Seven children were born of this union, of whom our subject is the only one now living. Four grew to maturity, as follows: Eliza, deceased wife of Andrew Fry of Brown Township; Leah, now deceased, formerly wife of James Sackett ; Fisher, deceased ; and Z. L. Franklin died when 13 years old.

Zenas L. Wdiite lived upon the farm until he was fourteen years of age. He attended the common schools of his home district and Centerburg High School two years, after which he attended Ohio Wesleyan University. He then went to Mt. Vernon and clerked in a returned to Delaware County, and in partnership with his brother, Fisher, opened a general store at East Liberty, Porter Township, under the firm name of F. & Z. L. Wdiite. They began in the fall of 1860 and after a time our subject purchased the interest of his brother, continuing there fine years. He was then located in Cardington five years, and in 1870 moved his business to Delaware, where he continued alone, except for three or four years during which time he had a partner, until 1884. The success with which he had met prompted him to seek a larger field for operations, and in that year he removed to Columbus, locating at Xo. 102 High Street, where he still continues. There he first had as partners W. B. Denman and J. W. Stevenson, business being conducted under the firm name of White. Denman & Co. At the end of the first year he purchased the interests of his partners, and took into partnership his son. Homer E. White, and Mr. J. R. Lane, the firm name becoming Z. L. White X Company. The firm continued unchanged until the death of Mr. Homer F. White in [892, Mr. Lane continuing in the business until [897, at which time Z. L. White again become sole proprietor. In 1903 The Z. L. White Company was in- corporated, with Mr. White as president and manager, and has since continued the business with uninterrupted success. Mr. White is also identified with other business interests, being president of the Buffalo Fertilizer Company; president of the Pennsylvania Fertilizer Company of Scrantoh, Pennsylvania; president ot the Columbian Building, Loan and Investment Company of Columbus; and vice-president of the City National Bank. He founded the Homer E. White chair of economics at Ohio Wesleyan University shortly after the death of his si in. with an endowment of $30,000, and in addition he contributes annually to its support] lie has ever evinced a deep interest in educational matters, contributing liberally of time and money to the cause. He has been a trustee of Ohio Wesleyan University for a period of fourteen years, and served two years on the School Board for the city of Columbus, one year of thai time presiding over that body. He also is a trustee of the Chautauqua Institution at Chautauqua, New York; and is trustee and treasurer of the Protestant Hospital at Columbus.

Mr. White was joined in marriage with Helen Blayney, a 1 laughter of George Blayney, of Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and she died 111 1878, leaving two children: Homer E., who died in 1892; and Anna W., a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, who is wile of Edward D. Jones, professor of I conomics at the University of Michigan. Airs. White was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He formed a second marital union with Miss Eliza Frey, who was born in Porter Township, Delaware County, where her father. Rev. James Frey, a Baptist minister, had a charge for many years. One child was born to them and died in infancy. Religiously, they are members of the Broad Street M. E. Church at Columbus, in which Mr. White has filled all the offices save that of president of the board of trustees. He is at present serving as secretary and treasurer. I [e ha> been a ( Christian f ir nn ire than 50 years. \t East Liberty he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, was elder three years, and was superintendent of the Sabbath School all

IERMAX FAIRCHILD, a wellknown citizen of Westerville, who is a retired farmer of Plarlem Township, was born in Delaware County. Ohio, March 9, 1832. and is a son of Benjamin Mosley and Mary Ann (Lydey) Fairchild.

Benjamin Mosley Fairchild was born in Bennington County, Vermont, May 24, 1783. His father died when he was a child and he was reared by an uncle who lived in the Green Mountains. In 1808 he came to Granville. Ohio, and was in the employ of Benajah Cook for one year and then purchased a farm of 175 acres in Harlem Township, which he cleared and somewhat improved, and on which he lived until the close 'of his life, his death taking place December 27. 1871. He was married in Harlem Township to Polly Bud. who was reared in Delaware County, and who died after the birth of four daughters and one son. lie was married secondly to Mrs. Mary Ann (Lydey) Johnson, a widow with four sons and two daughters. Three children were horn of the second marriage. Mr. Fairchild is the eldest of the children and the only survi Benjamin M. Fairchild built a saw-mill and a grist-mill on Duncan Run and he became a man well and favorably known all through this section.

Sherman Fairchild was reared on his father's farm and went to school in an old log building used for this purpose. On March 20, 1853, he was married to Phebe Jane Williams, who was born in Plain Township, Franklin County. ( )hio, January 26. 1836, and was a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Williams, of Plain Township, who had come from New Jersey and settled there at an early day. with their nine children. He traveled over 600 miles with his family, in a wagon, finally settling in Plain Township, where he became a man of much prominence. Fie owned land and took part in public affairs, serving 14 years as a justice of the peace on the Democratic ticket and filling other township offices. Two more children were horn to him alter coming to Ohio, Mrs. Fairchild being one of the two survive irs 1 if the family.

For several years after his marriage. Mr. Fairchild rented the home farm and then boughl 55 acres in Harlem Township, which he subsequently increased to 13c; acres. This land he greatly improved, building three residences and making it very valuable. He carried on general farming, operated a stone quarry on his land and raised a large number of sheep, which he exhibited at the agricultural fair in Delaware County. In young manhood, Mr. Fairchild was somewhat noted for his athletic feats and was a champion jumper in the friendly contests engaged in by the young men at that time, having a record 1 if a jump of 21/^ feet.

Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild had three sons and * me daughter, namely: Frances Fredonia, who married John Rhodes; Benjamin Sherman; Richard Lee; and James Loved, all of whom were horn in Harlem Township. In his political views he has always been a Republican. His father served as a captain in the War of 1812.

Bert P. Rodefer

farmer, owning 84^ acres of excellent land in Troy Township, was born in Delaware Count}'. Ohio. November 11, 1867, and is a son of Silas and Martha (Wallace) Rodefer.

Silas Rodefer was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1844, and came to Delaware County witli his family in the spring of 1807. settling in Troy Township, where lie became a wellknown and respected citizen. A Republican in politics, he has served as trustee and in other capacities. For some years past he has resided in Lincoln, Nebraska. He married Martha Wallace, who died in August, 1896. His surviving children are: Albert P.; Harry E.,

Albert P. Rodefer was reared and educated in Troy Township, and here his chief interests have always been centered. His life has been mainly devoted to agricultural pursuits, and he is a successful farmer as well as enterprising citizen. He is a Republican and has served four years as trustee of Troy Township. On June 29. 1898, Mr. Rodefer was married to Ella F. Schaaf, who i~ a daughter of the late Peter J. and a sister of Peter J. Schaaf, of Troy Township. They have two surviving children, namely : Ralph and Helen. Mr. Rodefer and wife belong to the Presbyterian Church.

John P. Jones, grandfather of John P.. was a native of Wales who came from that country to America in 1818, and settled in Radnor Township, Delaware County. Ohio, where he died in 1804. His son William W. Jones was born in Radnor Township, and married Eleanor Evans, by whom he had six children: Margaret A., the wife of Evan Price, of Radnor Township; John P., subject of this sketch; Frank C, who resides in Radnor Township: Elizabeth, wife of David L. Prichard of Union County; Charles I7., of Radnor Township: and Ella, who is the wife of Perry J. Griffith, of Radnor Station, Ohio. William W. Jones has served as a trustee of Radnor Township, and is rated as one of its oldest citizens and stanchest Republicans.

John P. Jones was educated in the public schools of his native locality, and since early manhood has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, lie owns a line farm of \ ^ \ acres in Radnor Township, which includes the 65- acre tract on which he resides, and his operations have been most successful. Mr. Jones is one of the township's leading Republicans, and is now serving in his sixth term as township trustee, having been president of the board, lie is a member of the Baptist Church at Radnor, with which his family is also connected. Mr. Jones married Sarah Prichard, who was born in Radnor Township, and who is a daughter of the late William Prichard. Of this union there were born five children, of whom four survive, namely: William P., Mabel E., T. Arthur, and Rossford.

ERDINAND J. BURKARD, one of the representative men of Delaware County, Ohio, whose fine farm of 1 to acres is situated in Delaware Township, was born on his present propulv 25, 1838, and is a son of Adam and Elizabeth .Miller ( Wightman ) Burkard. Adam Burkard was horn December 8, 1817, in Baden, Germany, where he served in the German army and received his honorable discharge. When 27 years old he came to America, and for a short time followed the trade of cooper, later engaging in wood-cutting and teaming in New York State. In the early fifties Mr. Burkard came to < )hio and settled first at Columbus, but later removed to Delaware Township, where for two years he was in the employ of John Owen. He then purchased [9 acres of land to which he later added 1 _> acres. On this property Mr. Burkard spent the remainder of his life, his death occurring November 14, 10,04. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, at Columbus, Ohio, who was the daughter of Anthony Wightman and widow of Jacob Miller, and of this union there were born five children, three of whom grew to maturity, as follows: Anna, who is the wife of Emil Fritchy of Fairfield, Illinois: Ferdinand J.; and Sarah. who married John Grotty, of Delaware. Mrs. Burkard died in [885, aged 60 years, in the

Ferdinand J. Burkard received his education in the common schools of his native locality, and remained at home until he went to Delaware to learn the blacksmith's trade, at which he worked for two years and a half. He then returned to the home farm, where he worked with his father until his 30th year, when he purchased the Matthias Smith farm of 80 acres. He now owns altogether about i 10 acres, of which about 70 acres are under cultivation, being devoted to the raising of corn, oats, wheat and hay, and he also engages in the raising of hogs, sheep, cattle and horses.

Mr. Burkard was married to Mary M. Phillips, who was born in Coshocton County. ( lino, and is the daughter of Theophilus Phillips, a native of New York State. Three children have been born to this union: F. Earl, who lives at Columbus, Ohio: Dolly L., and Raymond Arnold. Mr. Burkard is a Catholic while Mrs. Burkard is a member of the Baptist Church. In political matters Mr. Burkard is a Democrat, and he has been much interested in the success of his party in his community. He is one of Delaware Township's enterprising agriculturists, and his many sterling qualities of character have won the respect and esteem of his fellow-townsmen.

OUIS B. JACKSON, a prominent citizen and representative farmer and stock raiser, of Troy Township, where he owns a valuable farm of 260 acres, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, January 4, 1853. and is a son of James B. and Sarah (Bush) Jackson.

The late James B. Jackson, whose death took place in March. [904, was born in New York and was 16 years of age when he accompanied his parents to Delaware County, where he lived to the venerable age of 80 years, passing away at Delaware. He is survived by his widow, who reside- in Delaware and who has reached her 81st year. Mr. Jackson was a

/ovalued member of the Presbyterian Church. He was well and favorably known all through Troy Township ami is kindly remembered by old friends of man} years standing.

Louis B. Jackson was reared in Troy Township, where he obtained his early education, and he later attended the ( )hio Wesleyan University at Delaware. Since completing his studies he lias given his attention to agricultural pursuits. The present farm was formerly the property of his maternal grandfather. Hon. David Bush, who was a man of large fortune and of political prominence, serving in the Ohio State Legislature. He died in [867.

On May 3, 1888, Louis B. Jackson was married to Ida Ford, who was horn in Licking ( ounty, Ohio, and is a daughter of the late Thomas Ford, a former resident of Delaware County. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have two children - Jennie J. and Walter F.