Fayette County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1881 (part 7 of 10)

Our subject was born December 4, 1837, in Buckskin Township, Ross County, and was reared on his father's farm till twenty years of age, then took a trip west, returning at .the expiration of a year, and June 21, 1860, married Martha E., daughter of James McConnel, who was born near Wheling, Virginia, removed to Ross County, thence to»this, where he died July 3, 1869. His wife still survives him, and resid'es with our subject. Mr. Smalley has nine children, of whom jN'ancy A. has passed beyond the river. He and his wife are members of the First Presbyterian Church, of Greenfield, and endeavor to fulfill the Master's commands. Politically he is a Democrat, but no office seeker. During the rebellion he went out with the many others from this county, who were called out during the invasion by Morgan ; went to St. Marys, Virginia, where he remained until after the capture of Morgan.

In 1863, he purchased his present farm, which consists of seventyone acres, is well improved, and located three miles from Greenfield, on the Good Hope and Greenfield pike, and has lived here since, and farms to both grain and stock.

Wayne Toavnsiiip. 8G7 John Sollaes

John Sollars, farmer, is a son of Samuel Sollars, an early settler, who was born February 9, 180G, inAUeghany County. In the fall of 1808, he removed with his parents to tliis state, and landed in this county, one mile southeast of Good Hope. He was the oldest child and reared by his parents, remaining on the farm till twentyfour years of age. lie began attending school in 1813, in an old cabin south of the present residence of Judson McCoy, taking a blazed road which his father cut from the house to the school. His teacher was William Records, who is remembered as a good scribe and mathematician, and somewhat of a poet; was tall in stature and somewhat ecc^itric. The cabin in which the school was held, was built by John Davis, a squatter, and occupied as a school after his death. This cabin, and another built some years later, were the only institutions of learning attended by him. His teacher, in 1814, was Bazzle Musset. September 20, 1832, he married iSTancy, daughter of John McWilliams, of Clermont County, who was an old pioneer and surveyed land near Cincinnati, in 1796.

Our subject's grandfather, Isaac Sollars, came from Maryland to Pennsylvania, prior to the war of the revolution, and his ancestors may truly be called pioneers. The marriage was blessed by eight children : Lucy, John, Samuel, Ann, Frank, William, Nancy, and Elizabeth; those dead, are Lucy, Samuel, Ann, and Frank.

Samuel enlisted in Company C, 54th 0. Y. I., June 11, 1864. During the battle at Pittsburg Landing, a branch from a tree struck and disabled him, and he was discharged. He re-enlisted in the one hundred days service, in Company I, 160th O. V. K. G., and received a mortal wound at Cynthiana. Franklin was in Company E, 122d 0. V. L, enlisted June 2, 1864, was taken ill with typhoid fever at AVashington, and died at Jarvis Hospital, Bahimore. He was engaged in the battles of Monacacy, in front of Petersburg, and Pichland (on skirmish line two days). John assisted in driving the Morgan raiders from our borders. All three were brave and daring soldiers, and beloved by comrades and officers; two gave up their lives in the cause, and we gladly pen this small tribune to their memory.

took possession in 1832, and has lived here since. He assisted in changing the wild state of the land to one of high cultivation. He owns one hundred acres in this township, one hundred and fifty in Perry Township, and seven hundred and twenty acres of woodland in Illinois. He is a pioneer, successful farmer, retains an excellent memory, and is beloved and esteemed by all who know him.

Cornelius Smythe

Cornelius Smythe, farmer, a son of William Smythe, was born in Ireland in 1832. He crossed the Atlantic in 1850, and settled near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where he farmed for three years, and then removed to Ironton, and engaged in the same occupation. Here, on the 2l8t of August, 1866, he w^as married to Hannah, daughter of D. Trainer, and a native of Ireland. She bore him nine children : William, John, Belle, Hannah, Cornelius, Daniel, Cecelia, Thomas, and Emma; the latter deceased. They remained at Ironton about eight years, and then removed to this county, settling on the B. Mooney farm. Four years later he settled on his present farm, which contains five hundred and sixty-six acres, and is located on Compton Creek, six miles from Washington, on the Circleville Pike. He grazes and feeds stock. He and wife are members of the St. Colemans Catholic Church, at Washington, Pie was employed by the government three months during the late war. Takes no active interest in politics, but has heretofore been a Democrat. The ceremony at his marriage was performed by Father Gilmore, now bishop at Cleveland.

Ananias Ware

Ananias Ware, farmer, is a son of Jacob Ware, who was born in Virginia, and removed to this state in 1810, settling in Pike County. He then went to Ross County, where he lived till 1853, wlien lie moved to the farm now owned by our subject. He was married to Eliza, daughter of Thomas and Gemima McDonald. The latter is said to have been the first white woman that settled in the Scioto valley. She was a sister of Governor Duncan Mc- Arthur. Her husband was one of the first surveyors in this section. He died in 1847 or 1848 ; she in 1875, at the advanced age of ninety-six years.

Jacob Ware was born in 1802, his wife in 1806. They had eiglit children, of whom six are living: Thomas Allen, Ananias, Allison M., William, Alice (now Mrs. L. A. Reed), and Jacob E. lie and wife were exemplary members of the Methodist Episcopal Church from early childhood. He died in 1859; she is still living at Frankfort.

Our subject was born in 1836, in Frankfort, Ross County, where he lived until sixteen years of age, receiving a common school education, and then removed to the place he now occupies, where he has since resided. He was married, September 16, 1858, to Melinda, daughter of Jacob Eynian, of this township, who bore him seven children, of whom six are living : Ida F., Charles A., W. A. Frank S., Laura, and Ella ; all at home but the latter, who lives with her Grandma Eyman.

Mr. Ware is a member of the Camp Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, as are all the children who reside at home. His wife belongs to the Fairview German Baptist Church. He assisted in driving the Morgan raiders from our borders, and had five brothers in the regular service. William was taken prisoner at the battle of the wilderness, and confined in most of the rebel prisons. Is a Republican, politically; owns three hundred and twenty-five acres of land on the Chillicothe pike, five miles from Washington, all in a successful state of cultivation. He farms to grain and stock, and makes a specialty of breeding English Berkshire hogs.

Adam T. Avhite

Adam T. White, farmer and stock raiser, is a son of Jesse White, whose ancestors were natives of Kentucky, and removed to this state in an early day, and here Jesse was born February 11, 1813. The White family originally settled near Chillicothe, when the vicinity was inhabited by Indians ; after residing there, they removed to this county. The grandfather of Jesse was a tanner, and accumulated quite a sum of money while at Chillicothe, with which he purchased a large tract of land in this township, then purchased nearly all the lands of an entire township, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, soon after which he died.

Our subject was born j^ovember 12, 1838, on the farm now owned by Aaron Johnson, lived there a few years, then removed with the family to the vicinity of Washington, and then to the

Jesse "White homestead, where he was reared, educated and devoted himself to farming. He has always been interested in stock, and raised some fine horses. He was married, in 1863, to Minerva Ellen, daughter of Henry Stuckey, of Eoss County; the result being one boy : Jesse, who was born September 28, 1864, and still lives with his parents. He is overseer in Union Live Grange ; politically, a Democrat, though his ancestors were Whigs.

He owns a farm containing one hundred and fifty-two acres, well improved, which is located on the Springfield and Chillicothe road, and farms largely to grain.

William H. Whitesel

William H. Whitesel, farmer, is a son of George Whitesel, a native of Berkeley County, Virginia. His grandfather was brought from Germany by the British (was not a Hessian) to fight Americans, and instead of returning to his native country, he remained here. He was born in February, 1755, and married Elizabeth West, a native of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1787. He departed this life October 31, 1825, his wife July 13, 1836. George Whitesel, father of our subject, was born March 2, 1790, and married Januarj^ 10, 1822, Mary Sidener, who bore him twelve children, of whom ten survive : ]S"ancy, Mcholas, Elizabeth, George, Allen, Mary, Jacob, Samuel, William H., and Sarah M. The deceased are Anna E. and Catherine M.

At the age of nineteen, he came to this state with his father, who settled in Salt Creek Township, Pickaway County; he and all his brothers were in the war of 1812, serving during the surrender of Hull, for a period of three months. For their noble efforts in preserving the country, they were the recipients of both bounty lands and money. He died in Pickaway County, December 4, 1866, and his wife preceded him to the grave August 12, 1866. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and lived true and noble lives.

Our subject was born October 1, 1863, in Pickaway Count}', this state, where he lived twenty-five years. He was located some distance from any college of learning, and obtained his education in the log cabin where the rod reigned supreme. June 20, 1861, he was married to Martha J., daughter of Isaac Thomas, a native of Pennsylvania, who dying, he married Jane Coldern, who was born on the farm they now occupy. Mr. and Mrs. Whitesel have been blessed by three children : Arthur A., Mary Mertie, and Forest Ethel ; all living. They have adopted their niece, Mary Jane Davidson, and have an interesting family.

While not an active participant in the late war, he was ever ready and willing to assist when it lay in his power. His brother, Samnel, went from Missouri, was wounded in the limb, and still carries the ball.' Five brothers of Mrs. Whitesel showed their patriotism by going to the front, and fortunately escaped unhurt. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Greenfield, and are known as exemplary Christians.

March 15. 1866, he removed to his present farm; it is located on the Frankfort and Martinsburg road, four and one-half miles from Greenfield, and contains one hundred acres; is adorned by a handsome residence, is well fenced and tilled, and makes one of the most desirable residences in the locality. He has an extensive orchard, and has been blessed with good crops each year. The yield in 1880, was five hundred bushels of apples and divets other fruits. Is a Republican, but no oflice seeker.

Rev. Henry H. Witter

In 1640, William Witter crossed the Atlantic, a fugitive from England, his native country, because of his religious belief. He was a Baptist, and settled in Lynn, Massachusetts.

June 15, 1651, Obadiah Holmes, Robert Crandall, and John Clark, held a religious meeting at the house of William Witter, and were arrested by the authorities from Boston, who were prosecuting the Baptists when opportunity offered. Crandall and Clark were released, but Holmes was whipped, receiving thirty-nine lashes, and fastened to a cow, which was driven through the Boston Commons. Witter was not arrested; but being advanced in years, died soon after.

Our subject is a lineal descendant of the Witter above mentipned. His father, Elijah, was born in the State of New York, in 1807, and his mother. Amy Ann Ballon, in Rhode Island, in 1811. Her parents were fugitives from France, because of their political proclivities. There were ten children of this family, seven sons and three daughters, of which seven are living. The parents and children are members of the Baptist Church.

Mr, Witter was born December 31, 1836, in Madison County, Ohio ; lived there till fourteen years of age, then removed with his parents to Union County, this state. At the age of nineteen, he entered Granville College, and began preaching at the age of twenty-one. His license to preach was issued when in his twentysecond year. With the exception of four years, spent on the farm after leaving school, he has been a minister in the Baptist Church ever since. His ministerial career opened at Milford Center, where he remained* two years, then removed to Prospect, Marion County, and after laboring four years, removed to New Vienna, Clinton County, and at the close of five years (in 1878) came here. His labors have been crowned with success.

He is a radical temperance advocate, and has been a faithful worker in the cause. He has held two public religious discussions; one with Rev. R. G. Galbraith, Presbyterian minister at Frankfort, Ohio, the other with Armanus Hixon, German Baptist, at Fairview, in this township. He has also discussed, through the secular press.

March 4, 1862, he was married to Sarah Ann, daughter of Wilson Reed, of Milford Center, the union being blessed by five children: Otis Lincoln, Minnie, an infant, Elijah, and DeGrace; one died in infancy, and Elijah when about eleven years of age. His son Otis is attending Granville College, and his daughter is a student in the Female Seminary at the same place.

Silas Wolf

Silas Wolf, farmer, was born in August, 1884, near Waltkirch, Baden, Germany. His father, Joseph, was a native of the same place, and was there married to Maria Traenkle, who was born near the sume locality. She bore him seven children : Joseph, Anton, Maria, Silas, Caroline, Kawiesentz, George, and Charles, the latter deceased. Mr. Wolf died about 1870, his wife preceding him to the grave in 1842. He was in the war during the years 1814 and 1815; was wounded, and received a pension for his gallant service.

Silas Wolf came to this country in 1854; w^as on the ocean fortythree days, during which time he encountered many storms, which threatened the destruction of the ship. He arrived at Greenfield on the 19th of May, and began working for the farmers of the vicinity, continuing nine years, and then purchased land below Greenfield, where he lived several vears ; next removed to Minne- sota, where he remained three months, then returned to Greenfield about February 1, 1867, and in the fall of the same year purchased his present farm.

In 1871, he married Rosa Gangel, of Wittenberg, Germany, who bore him one child, Emil, who is living. She was a member of the Catholic Church, lived a devoted life, and died in 1874. He was again married, December 25, 1876, to Margaret Galbert, of Pennsylvania, which resulted in two children, Rosa and Elizabeth, both living. Himself and wife attend the Catholic Church at Greenfield. He has never aspired to ofiice, and is a Democrat in politics. He owns ninety acres on the Good Hope and Greenfield pike, three miles from the latter place, well improved, and on which he has erected a handsome residence.

Newell B. Wood

The ancestors of Mr. Wood came from Normandy to Ireland, in the eleventh century. One family came to America in 1740 ; the head of this family was the father of William Wood, born in Maryland. His son, Isaac, removed to this state from Kings County, Pennsylvania, December, 1810. A few years after the Woods' came to America, they were followed by James Savage, who located near Augusta, Maine. Amos Brailev was born in Maine, in 1776. Alice Savage is a daughter of Joseph, a son of Isaac, who came from Ireland. Alice was united in marriage to Amos Brailey. Their daughter, Rebecca, came to Meigs County, Ohio, April, 1817. January 12, 1838, she was united in marriage to John Wood, the union being blessed by three children: Annas, born August 26, 1839 ; Newell B., July 16, 1843, and Ruel B., October 26, 1845. Mr. Wood departed this life, October 11, 1845. His wife died, April 1850.

Our subject was born, July 16, 1843, in Rutland Township, Meigs County, Ohio. His father having died one year previous, at three years of age, removed, with his mother, to Milton Township, Jackson County, locating on a farm, which has recently been purchased by the managers of the railroad running through it, and abounds in coal. While attending school in the rude log cabin, a well was dug, those doing the work came upon a vein of coal, but did not use it for fuel, owing to the absence of proper facilities for burning it. He remained on this farm until 1855, when they took a trip to

Indiana, where they remained one year. At that time the market was dull, labor cheap, and prices high. They again located in Jackson County, where they remained until 1867, when they returned to their old home in Meigs County, and stayed two years. During the intervening time, his grandfather's estate had been in court fourteen years. It was quite valuable, but finally realized the three heirs but one hundred dollars each.

He next worked on a farm in Jackson County, until 1863 ; spent one year in Pickaway County, near j^ew Holland, and in the years 1864 - '66, worked for William McGee, at the Iron Valley Furnace, enjoying the confidence and esteem of his employer while there.

He was married, March 14, 1867, to Aimed L,, daughter of George W. Phillips, who still resides in Jackson County. The union has been blessed with six children: Ida, horn June 27, 1868 ; Haley P., November 17, 1859; Clarence A., March 13, 1872 ; Jesse G., :N'ovember 2, 1875; John B., July 28, 1878, and Charlie Lawrence, October 3, 1879. After his marriage, he moved to Vinton County, Ohio, and engaged in burning charcoal. He remained one season, then returned to his former employer (McGee), whose furnace had been idle during the interval, and remained until 1871, when he removed to the farm he now occupies.

He is a member of Fayette Lodge, Xo. 187, F. and A. M., and was made Master Mason, in Mineral Lodge, Vinton County. He went out from Pickaway County, to assist in capturing Morgan, and was gone eighteen days.

He occupies the John Boyd tract, which contains one thousand acres, divided by the Bogus road, and Ohio Southern Railroad. It is well improved. He has cleared about three hundred and fifty acres, constructed over twenty-five miles of fence, which required one hundred and seventeen thousand new rails. The land is well drained, and contains five thousand two hundred and seventy-five rods of tile, and seven hundred and seventy rods of open ditch. He opened the first coal mine on the Ohio Southern Railroad, and is still interested in its management. He farms largely to grain, and ships by the Ohio Southern Railroad.

Ira Yeoman

remained there until the spring of 1815 ; then came down the Alleghany liiver, on a raft. The river was high, and, at Pittsljurg, they landed on a large elm tree. They took the raft on the Ohio, and landed at Columbia, near Cincinnati. In the fall they removed to this township, and settled above Rock Mills. He spent his youth at home, and after his father's death, took charge of the family. His education, to use his own words, "was in the clearing," for in those days, there were few opportunities to attend school. He was married, April 8, 1830, to Oce, daughter of Robert McElwain, who bore him one child, Robert, who lives on the farm adjoining. He and wife are exemplary Christians, and members of the Old School Baptist Church.

In 1859, he started a store at Rock Mills, and remained three years, and then resumed farming. In March, 1874, he removed to Rattlesnake Creek, remained two years, and then came to his present farm, which is located on the old Miami trace, one mile from . Good Hope, and contains one hundred and ninety-four acres, well improved. He farms to grain and stock.

Mr. Yeoman held the office of township treasurer, fifteen years, township clerk, two years, and county commissioner three years, a sufficient guarantee as to his integrity. He is a Republican, though a Democrat prior to the candidacy of Fremont.

Robert J. Yeoman

Robert Yeoman, son of Ira and Oce (McElwain) Yeoman, was born on the old homestead, one and one-half miles west of his present home, April 13, 1831. He spent his youth on the farm, and enjoyed few educational advantages.

In January 6, 1853, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth, daughter of John A. Hill, who bore him five children : Osco, Sarah J,, Ella E., Emma F., and "William Ira; the latter deceased. Mrs. Yeoman died, October 11, 1863, and on the 23d of March, 1865, he married Caroline H., daughter of Joseph Parker, of Warren County, the result being nine children : Mary 0., Joseph W., Effie J., Mattie E., Robert S., Madora C, Arthur Earl, Lula, and Bertha Ellen ; all living. Mrs. Yeoman is a member of the Paint Baptist Church.

justice of the peace, and served six years. He was a member of Com'pany 1, 168th 0. V. N. G. ; he was called out, May 1864, and served four months, and participated in the battle of Cynthiana. He purchased his present farm, located about one mile from Good Hope, on the old Miami trace (the oldest road laid off in the county, being opened from Frankfort, or Oldtown, to the Miami Elver), March, 1865. It contains one hundred and thirty-eight and onehalf acres, richly improved, and is one of the most desirable farms in the township.

Marion Township was originally a part of Madison, from which it was taken Jnly 18, 1840. Its settlement, however, ante-dates its organization thirty-six years.

John Uriah Blue was among the earliest inhabitants of Marion, coming from Virginia in 1804, and settling on the north fork of Paint Creek, on land now occupied by Charles McRea, where he resided till his death in 1820.

About 1804 or 1805, William Curry, the celebrated counterfeiter, mentioned elsewhere, came from Virginia, and squatted on land now owned by Smith Chaffin and his son Jonathan, the present dwelling of the latter occupying the site of Curry's cabin. Curry belonged to an organized band of counterfeiters and horse thieves, of which the Funk family were members, who operated in this and surrounding counties, and also in Kentucky, and whose headquarters for some time were at Curry's house. Curry was finally arrested and sent to the Ohio Penitentiary for a term of fifteen years.

John McCarty came from near Frankfort, Ross County, perhaps as early as 1808, and settled on land bought of General McArthur, on which he resided till his death, November 21, 1844.

Edward Wilcox settled in Marion, prior to 1810, on land purchased of Duncan McArthur, which is now in the possession of Smith Chaffin. Mr. Wilcox was a man of deserved prominence, and the township suffered the loss of one of its most useful citizens in his removal to Illinois in 1832.

Peter Blue was a native of Virginia, and emigrated from that state in 1810, locating on land now owned by Smith Chaffin. He was an excellent citizen, and his death, which occured in 1848,, was deeply deplored by the entire communitj'.

Joiiatbau Shepherd was born in Hardy County, Virghiia, June 30, 1787, and emigrated at the age of fifteen with his father's family to Ross County, one-half mile from Frankfort. At the age of twenty, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of William aud Frances Dailey, of Ross County, by whom he had one child: Susan, the estimable wife of Smith Chaffin, who at present resides at New Holland, Pickaway County, and to whom we are indebted for much of the pioneer history of Marion.

Mr. Shepherd came to Marion in the spring of 1810, and bought a four years lease of John Dixon ; at the expiration of which, he rented the same land for one year from Adam Turner, who in the meantime had purchased this farm. In 1815, he purchased three hundred acres of land, in Quarrels's survey, ^o. 607, of Cadwallader Wallace, agent for Quarrels, on which he at once settled, and remained till his death, April 1, 1862, at the advanced age of seventy-five. He was one of the original members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Salem Chapel, and lived a consistent Christian life.

Daniel Grubs was a native Virginia, and emigrated from that state, first to Kentucky, thence to Marion Township, in 1812, and located on land now owned by the heirs of Gideon Gamble, in G. Renich's survey, No. 6,522.

He devoted much time to sport, and many were the panthers, bears, wolves, and deer he killed in his hunting expeditions. His death occurred in 1838.

Adam Turner, by birth a native of Pennsylvania, came to Marion from Ross County, in 1814, and settled on military survey, No. 628, consisting of one thousand acres purchased of John Johnson, a revolutionary soldier, a part of which is in Wayne Township, owned by Cornelius Smith, the remainder being in the possession of Barnell Mooney. He remained till 1835, when he sold to a Mr. White, of Philadelphia, aud removed to Kosciusko County, Indiana. He was a public spirited, enterprising man, and did much to develop Marion and Wayne townships.

George Bohrer was born at Hagerstown, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1776, and in youth accompanied his father's family to Berkeley County, Virginia, where, July 23, 1796, he married Mary Tallman, and remained till December, 1799, when the young couple settled near Steubenville, Ohio, remaining there till 1814, then removed to Marion, and located on land bought of Uriah Blue, now in the

In December, 1827, he removed to Washington, and entered into a partnership in the dry goods and millinery business with James Woods, in which he colitinned till the 3d of May, 1829, when he removed to New Holland, Pickaway County, and again embarked in the mercantile business, which he followed till his death, October 11, 1832. He w^as the father of eleven children : Rosana, Mary, Zilpha, Josiah, Eli, Joel, Rebecca, Lurana, Zenas, Phineas, and Martha; all of whom are dead except the latter, Mrs. Martha Long, who resides on Court Street, Washington.

The following incident in connection with the life of Mrs. Bohrer, the wife of George Bohrer, whose biography appears elsewhere, we deem worthy of a place in this work.

Mrs. Bohrer, whose maiden name was Mary Tallman, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, March 19, 1780. Early on the morning of the 7th of January, 1800, she left home to cross the Capin Mountains, on horseback, to visit her aged parents, who resided in the vicinity of Sleepy Creek, carrying her infant daughter, seven months old, with her. The weather w^as exceedingly cold, and the snow^ in the mountains was three feet deep. For defense and company, she took with her. the house-dog, a large and pow^erful spaniel. Having gained the summit of the mountain range, she concluded to abandon the regular road, and follow a short cut, hoping thereby to reach her father's house the same evening. She had not proceeded far how^ever, before she found herself bewildered, and in consequence became frightened. In her perplexity she w^andered about through the mountains until the deep silence of descending night had enveloped the world in gloom, when she dismounted, fastened her horse to a sapling, and as well as circumstances would permit, prepared a place to spend the night. Fortunately she had some extra clothing with her, in the shape of a shawl and cloak, and removing, as well as she could, the snow from beneath a large tree, she made the best disposition possible of her apparel, commended herself to God and with her babe in her arms, and her faithful dog by her side, she composed herself for the night.

unusually exercised concerning her spiritual welfare, and had spent much time in perusing an old prayer-book; and now, in her desolate condition, fur from home and earthly friends, surrounded by every danger, the cold blasts of winter sweeping over her, she fully realized her utter dependence upon God; and the prayers she had read came vividly to her mind, and she poured forth afresh petitions for protection and deliverance for herself and child.

To add to her misfortunes, her horse, shortly after he had been fastened, broke his bridle, and started oft* at full speed, leaving her helpless. During that long and sleepless night she struggled with the freezing elements. Day dawned at last, and though she and her infant were prevented from perishing by the extra clothing and the heat from the dog's body, yet on account of the benumbed and stiffened condition of her limbs, she could scarcely move or lift her child. In desperation, however, she made an effort to return to the road, well knowing that unless she reached some settlement she must perish with the cold; but alas! she was unable to find it. Disappointed, weary, and freezing, she retraced her feeble steps to the spot she had occupied on the previous night. In the faint hope that some passing hunter might see and recognize her signs of distress, which might lead him to her relief, she first hung her apron on a bush ; then tied her handkerchief to an overhanging limb; broke off a branch here, and bent down the bushes there, as she passed along, until late in the afternoon of Saturday, hungry and fainting, she reached her former lodging place. But feeling now the dread of passing another night in this desolate place, and seeing the sun fast declining in the west, she summoned that indomitable spirit of courage peculiar to her sex when in difficulty and danger, she determined to make one more desperate effort to reach a settlement ; and in order to be less incumbered, she discarded a part of her apparel, and began anew to contend with the snow, rocks, and caverns of the mountains. At length she came to a deep, narrow canyon, down whose percipitous sides descent was impossible with the child in her arms. In this dilemma, she threw her babe across the gulch, then made the rugged passage herself by seizing hold of the laurel bushes in her dangerous descent and ascent. To her joy, on reaching the opposite side she found her child uninjured, save a slight scratch made by the crust of the snow, and clasping it in her arms she resumed her desolate journey, along a hog path leading to a cleft of shelving rocks, ill wliich these animals were accustomed to sleep. Here she determined at first to spend the night; hut her subsequent fears that she and her child might become a prey to the hogs on their return, overcame this resolution, and again she dragged herself about three hundred yards distance to the side of the mountain, where the branches of a friendly pine oifered a sort of protection, which she accepted for the night. By this time her stockings were entirely cut oflt" by the crust of the snow, and her limbs and ankles were profusely bleeding. Carefully wrapping her clothing around her feet and body, and folding her babe to her warm bosom, she again implored Divine protection, and committed herself to Him who she felt must be her great deliverer. Her faithful dog had not deserted her, and this night would lie down just wdiere she bade him; sometimes on her feet and limbs, and then at her back, as she desired, seeming to realize that this was necessary to keep her from freezing. During the night ten inches of snow fell, and the wind howled fiercely through the leafless branches. From sheer exhaustion she at last fell asleep. When she awoke in the morning she heard chickens crowing and dogs barking at the foot of the mountain, so near was she to a house. She thought also, that she heard the people feeding their cattle, and called loud and long for relief; but none came, the wind, which was from that direction, preventing her voice from reaching them. This morning she found that her limbs were greatly swollen, and the skin in many places broken.

This discovery pierced her to the heart, and having abandoned all further hope of rescue, she laid her babe upon the frozen snow, and made her peace with God, in preparation for the horrible death she felt awaited her; but the thought of leaving her babe was more than her mother's heart could bear, and when it began to weep the mother's love asserted itself, and again folding it to her breast, she resorted to the expedient of pinning the child's bonnet to the dog's neck, and sending him to solicit assistance. The faithful animal, as if perfectly understanding what was wanted, started off at once, and was afterward tracked to the nearest house, thence to a mill; but it being Sabbath-day, and extremely cold, the dwellings were all closed, no one saw him, and in an hour or two he returned to his mistress.

he heard a noise at the top of tlie mountains hke a person in distress, and later visited a neigiibor, and tokl him the same, to which the latter replied that " he supposed it was only a panther."

This night was spent in communion with God, and in anxiety for the safety of her child. Her dog, as on the previous night, lay precisely where directed by his mistress, and this, with her covering of snow, prevented her from freezing.

On Monday morning, she commenced calling the third time for help, and a man (who proved to be an acquaintance) feeding his flock, heard her voice, as also did his wife in the house, who remarked to her husband : " If Polly Bohrer were near, I should say it was her voice."

James Smith and John Mclntyre mounted their horses, and, with their guns, started to the relief, but w^ere unfortunately led in the wrong direction, by the echoes of Mrs. Bohrer's voice from a neighboring hill, and returned in the afternoon from a fruitless search; but as they were stabling their horses, Mr. Smith again heard the wail of distress. The sun was about an hour high, and the long, lingering beams from the far horizon upon the suow-clad wilds, inspired feelings of the deepest gloom and solitude when they started again.

The feeble cr}^ of the perishing woman had ceased. But just as they were about choosing a wrong direction, impressed with a mysterious feeling that one more effort would bring her assistance, she called again, and her voice led them to her.

But here a new difficulty presented itself. Her clothing was frozen fast to the ground, and in her almost lifeless condition she was powerless to extricate herself, and the dog, for some time, refused to let the men approach, but was finally pacified.

Until now she had not shed a tear; but the hope she had abandoned of again meeting her friends and loved ones in this life, rekindled within her as she realized that deliverance was at hand, and she poured forth copious tears of joy and thanksgiving. She was speedily conveyed to the nearest house, where she soon became unconscious, and remained in this condition twenty-four hours. The flesh fell from her limbs in many places, and she lost some of her toes, which prevented her from walking till the following August. The horse failing to return home, her husband supposed she had reached her destination safely, and her parents were unaware of the intended visit.

Horatio Walker, Daniel Beates, Samuel Coover, George Slaughter, Joseph and Jonathan Bi'yan, Avere all early settlers in Marion, locating in clitterent portions of the township. Walker came from Virginia, and settled on land now owned hy the wndow McRea, in G. Reinck's survey, number 6521. Beates, by nativity a jSTew Jersey man, came to Marion from Virginia, and settled on land now' owned by James Dick, in Dunlap's survey, number 10412. Slaughter emigrated from Delaware to Marion, and settled on land now owned by the heirs of James McRea. Coover was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ross County, from Kentucky, in 1812, and and from there to Marion early in the settlement of this territory. He at lirst engaged in his trade, of tailoring, but subsequently entered into land speculations, and being a man of some means, aided many of the pioneers of Marion to obtain homes. He had accumulated quite a fortune at his death, which occurred in 1830. Bryan settled on Paint Creek, near the line of Wayne, where he passed a long and useful life, in farming and stock raising.

Charles Beatty, came from Hampshire County, Virginia, probably as early as 1818, and settled on land bought of Samuel Dew, Dew's survey, number 4729, which is now in possession of William Clark.

James Manary, was born in Pennsylvania, in about the year 1775, and when two years of age, removed with his parents to Kentucky. At the age of twelve, he removed to Ross County, Ohio. His father, James H., settled on the North Fork of Paint, four miles west of what is now known as Chillicothe. He helped to lay out the village, and was the first representative of Ross.

During the war of 1812, he served as general, and the subject of this sketch as major, of the militia, which guarded the frontier. The elder Manary died in Ross County.

In 1813, he married Catharine Elliott, whose parents were early settlers of Ross, and lived near Bourneville. Immediatelj' after their marriage, they settled on the farm in this township, now owned by their son, James H., in a large double log house. The bride's parents settled on the adjoining farm, now owned by their grandson, B. Elliott.

Mr. Manary made farming and stock raising his life business. He was elected associate judge, and served his term to the full satisfaction of the people. His wife bore him six children, of which Joseph H., is the only one living. She was a devoted mem-

Some years later, he was married to Mrs. Rebecca Gibson, nee Beatty, daughter of Charles Beatty, of this county, who lived on the farm now occupied by William Clark. She bore him three children. He was one of the original members of the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church, and elder from the organization of the same to his death, always an indefatigable worker in the Lord's vineyard.

Thomas Cook, sen., was born and married in Delaware, and came to this state in 1807 or 1808, settling in Frankfort, Ross County. He next removed to this township, and located on a tract of land now owned by Hezekiah Brown, then removed to Indiana, where he died. It is quite probable that he participated in the war of 1812.

His son, George B,, was born in Delaware, in about 1806, and accompanied his parents to this state. He was married, to Hester Ann, daughter of Daniel Bates, who emigrated from Virginia, in about 1808, and who served in the war of 1812, They had three children : Daniel, Jane, and Thomas J., all living. The mother died when the latter was quite young. The father still resides in Iowa.

Moses Thompson emigrated from England to Delaware, in 1720, where he purchased a large tract of land. He served in the Revolutionary war, under 'General Washington. His sons, John, Moses, Jesse, Thomas, and Joshua, emigrated to Ohio, in 1805. Thonias, the subject of this sketch, was born in Delaware, September 21, 1771, where he married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard and Ann Sawyer, and who was born in England, May 28, 1768. They had one child, Thomas jr., born June 7, 1804. Mrs. Thompson died. January 27, 1820. She had been previously married to a Mr. Wells, by whom she had two children. Mr. Thompson was twice married afterwards, his wives names being respectively : Mrs. King, and Mrs. A-^anDyke.

Mr. Thompson came to Fayette County, and settled in Marion Township, on Compton's Creek, on land now owned by W. Coke Thompson. Being a local preacher, in the Methodist Episcopal Church, his house was the stopping place for all the ministers who chanced to pass that way. He resided on this farm until his death, which occurred March 19, 1847.

His son, Thomas, came with the family to this township, and married Ann Hawkins, daughter of David and Jane (Clevenger) Hawkins. David Hawkins died, December 14, 1838, aged tifty-two years, five montlis, and twenty-nine days, and his wife was born, October 12, 1789, and died in her forty-first year. She was the daughter of Aden Clevenger, who was born in Tennessee, and took an active part in the Revolutionary war, then removing to this township, and died here, June 13, 1829.

The mother of David Hawkins came from Virginia, a widow with a family, and settled in Ross County, near T>vy Run, then removing to this township, located on the North Fork of Paint.

The marriage of David Hawkins, with Miss Clevenger, resulted in ten children : Sarah, Mary, Amanda, Ann, Elizabeth, Susan, Lavina, David, Jane, and Aden. Mary, Susan, Lavina, and Jane, are yet living; the first three in Iowa, and the latter here. Elizabeth went to California by overland route, and died after her arrival.

Ann Hawkins was born August 29, 1813. Her marriage to Thomas Thompson, jr., was blessed with eight children : John David, Aden S., Clay, Coke, Elizabeth, Charlotte, and Sarah.

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died triumphantly. She, January 17, 1861, and he, February, 1877. His remains repose in the old Salem Cemetery, where all the deceased members of the family are buried.

He accumulated considerable property, and at his death owned over seven hundred acres of land, in and around the homestead, and in addition, possessed lands in Iowa and Missouri.

Elihu D. Scott, came from Ross County, in 1827, and located on land bought of William j^ewman, owned by Smith Chafiin, where he remained until about 1847, when he removed to Van Wert County, where he died.

Benjamin Glaze, son of George and Catharine Glaze, who emigrated from Pendleton County, Virginia, to Ross County, Ohio, in 1818, thence to Union Township, Fayette County, near Bloomingburg, in 1817, was born in Pendleton County, Virginia, in 1805, and came with his father's family to Union Township, remaining at home until the age of twenty-six, when he married Sarah, daughter of John Core, of Ross County, on whose farm he lived until 1829, when he purchased two hundred and fifty acres of wild land, of Thomas Carey, in the Ladd and Norvell survey, number 9128, now owned by J. C. Glaze, his son, and Allen McCoy.

He afterwards added iive hundred acres to this, which at his deatli was divided among his five children : John, Solomon, Benjamin, Isaac, and Catharine.

Mr. Glaze was the founder of the United Brethren Church, in Marion, and his life was that of a pure Christian ; his generosity hecoming proverbial. His death occurred, August 21, 1862, and that of his wife, August 6, 1864.

The following obituary was read by Rev. Mr. Davis, pastor of New Holland Methodist Episcopal Church, at the funeral of an esteemed pioneer of Marion, Mr. William Strope :

William Strope was born in the State of Pennsylvania, May 1, 1805 ; died in N'ew Holland, Ohio, at two o'clock on the morning of July 13, 1881, aged seventy-six years, two months, and twelve days.

He came to Ohio when about eight years old, and for about sixty years, until within a few months of his death, was a resident of Marion Township, Fayette County.

He removed to ISTew Holland, where he is well known, a ±ew months ago, expecting restfully and peacefully to spend there the last few years of his life. But years longer were not for him, but instead months of unrest and pain, and the breaking down of his remarkably vigorous constitution.

Mr. Strope was twice married; first, early in life, when only about seventeen years of age, to Miss Nancy Blue, who died in 1848; the second time, in 1854, to Eliza Brown, his now bereaved widow. He was the father of twelve children, six sons and six daughters, and twenty-two grand-children. Three sons and three daughters preceded him in death.

As testimony to the esteem in which Mr. Strope was held by his neighbors, as an honorable and upright citizen, I mention the fact that for thirty-eight years he held the oflace of justice of the peace in the township in which he lived. For a number of years he was an acceptable member of the order of Masons. He was never a member of any church, and was somewhat reticent on that subject, except a few expressions toward the last.

I have been told that kind attention to his family was characteristic of Mr. Strope, and rarely have I witnessed such unwearied attention and sacred devotion to every wish and want of a suftering, dying husband and father, as I have seen, and been affected by it, in this the case of my near neighbor. When you asked me to pray, as I did but a few niinntes before the end, when we did all that could be done in the presence of God in that chamber of death, by the dimly burning lamp, committing unto God, who gave it, the departing spirit of your aged father, and the companion with whom you (Mrs. Strope) have walked for more than a quarter of a century, I knew and felt how it was rending your hearts. Let us think that God, who knows best of all the inmost hearts of men, understood him when he said, several weeks ago, that he had tried to make his peace with his God, and that a divine whisper to his soul, unheard by us, assured him that if a man die, he shall live again.

In 1814, the first church society was organized in Marion. It was a Methodist Episcopal Church organization, and took place at the house of George Newman's, where services were held for a period of perhaps two years, then changed to the house of George Bohrer, where they were continued till 1818, when a hewed log church, called Salem Chapel, was erected on a lot donated by Fleming Twiford, in Eggleston's survey, No. 7,359, for church and burial services. Rev. Bacon was perhaps the first minister that first preached to this society. The Salem burial ground is the oldest within the township. This church was burned in 1822 or 1823, but was shortly afterward re-built on the site of the former building.

The early members of this society, embraced the best citizens of the township ; among whom were the following names : Jonathan Shepherd and family, Horatio Walker and family, Abel Loyd and family, Thomas Loyd and family, Thomas Holland andfamil}-, George Borher and family, Esq. Twiford and family, John Grub and famil}^, James Tall man and wife, Borton Anderson, and Mary McClure.

United Brethren Church

In 1831 or 1832, a United Brethren society was organized at the dwelling of David Turnipseed, and services were held at the different houses of the congregation till 1850, when Otterbeiu Chapel was built, about one-fourth of a mile northeast of Compton Creek, on what is now the Waterloo pike. This society went down during the war, and the building remained unoccupied till the spring of 1881, when a Methodist Episcopal organization was effected at this church, where occasional services are now held.

Christian Or Disciples Church

Since the dissolution of the United Brethren society, at Otterbein, in 1862, the Christian, or Disciples Church, near 'New Holland, has been the principal, and we may add, the only religious organization in Marion, till the Methodist Episcopal organization at Otterbein in 1881. The following is from Fuller Hess, of Washington, formerly a resident of Marion :

"In 1837, I emigrated from Pennsylvania, and settled near New Antioch, Clinton Count}', where there was a flourishing organization of the Disciples ; but having been brought up in the Baptist faith, and cherishing the prejudices common then among the religious bodies against the 'Campbellites,' as we were pleased to denominate them, I felt it my peculiar mission, to lead these people into the light. The New Testament had been my school book, and thinking I possessed a fund of information on the doctrines then taught, our arguments were lengthy and sometimes tinged with bitterness; but I generally found them prepared with a 'Thus Saith the Lord ' to back each argument they presented, and the consequence was it took only about one year to knock all my extreme orthodox notions out of me, and I soon became as zealous in defense of their doctrines as I had formerly been in their denunciation.

" In the spring of 1839, 1 moved to Compton Creek, this county, a perfect stranger in the community, but found the people generous, hospitable and likewise congenial; except in the discussion of our religious differences.

" The United Brethren liad a small organization in my neighborhood, and held their services in a school house one-half mile distant from my dwelling, and near the present situation of Otterbein Chapel. Believing their doctrines did not agree with the teachings of the Book, I wrote Elder James Vandovort, of Antioch, to come u[) and give us a meeting, lie came two or three times and preached on each occasion ; but finally the feeling became so intense against us that the school directors forbade us the use of the school house; This obstacle, however, was easily surmounted. Having a lot of lumber'on hand for the purpose of building a barn, myself and hired man at once set to work to erect a temporary place of Avorship, Avhich was soon accomplished by arranging logs at proper distances, and laying plank transversely across the same for seats, and planting forks, in which we laid poles covered by green bush for shade. vSaniuel Mathews preached, and we had an excellent meeting.

" Up to this time, a period of five or six years, I had fought the battle alone, but finally prejudice yielded her sway to some extent in the neighborhood, and some of the best men of the township - among whom were G. C. Gamble, A. G. Wood, and Henry Bryant - ;]oined me in my one-sided warfare, the former being the first person immersed into the church.

'' In 1850, the United Brethren, with the help of the community, built Otterbein Church, in which they were kind enough to allow us to hold meetings occasionally, but finally this privilege was denied us. Samuel Mathews preached for us monthly, from perhaps 1854, holding services at the different school houses, and at the residences of the members, till in 1856, he effected a small organization at Durham's school house, and in 1858, l!^. li. Furgeson, of New Holland, now a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, donated the society a lot in Marion, one-fourth of a mile north of New Holland, the east side of which, however extends to Pickaway County line, on which G. C. Gamble, A. G. Wood, Henry Bryant, and myself, with a little outside help perhaps, built the present frame church occupied by the Christians. After its erectionj Samuel Mathews preached for us^ perhaps eight years, who has since been succeeded by the following gentlemen, in the order named: T. C. Gawin, J. C. Irvin, and J. P. Ewing (the present minister), each of whom has a warm place in the hearts of the members. The society now numbers two hundred, and its power for good has l)ccn felt by the whole community.

"But I should have said that the religious differences existing between the members of our society in its early days, and those that surrounded us, never in the least disturbed our fraternal social relations, as the following will instance :

"At the completion of the Otterbein Church, in the fall of 1850, the Brethren held their General Conference at that place, and I entertained four of their ministers at my house during the entire session. Among the delegates to this conference, was a colored representative from some portion of the district, and as prejudices against the colored people were strong in those days, the perplexing question of who should entertain the colored brother presented itself; but my wife helped them out of this dilemma by agreeing to take him herself, which was accordingly done."

Sabbath Schools United Brethren

The first Sabbath-school was organized at Otterbein Chapel, in 1851, at the completion of that church, and was continued till the expiration of the church organization at that place, in 1862. Thomas Roseboom was probably the first superintendent.

At the organization of the Methodist Episcopal society of this church, in 1881, a Sabbath-school was also organized, with J. K. Barrett as superintendent.

Christian

The New Holland Christian Sunday-school w^as organized June 14, 1874. Volunteer superintendents: Eev. Irvin, then pastor of the Christian Church, and Daniel Morgan ; secretary: J.Vlerebome; teachers: Jennie Ylerebome, Ella Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Jennie Elder, Mr. Highland, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Johnson. The average attendance for 1874-75 was seventy-five. In 1876-77 the average attendance was sixtj^-five.

The school was re-organized March 16, 1878, Avhen tlie following officers were elected: Gideon Gamble, superintendent; George Matson, assistant superintendent; J. B. Parke, secretary; I). Morgan, treasurer. No account of the organization in 1879 is given.

May 2, 1880, J. H. Ilarland was elected superintendent; G. H. -Matson, assistant; Eden Parker, treasurer; John Parker, secretary; Allie Dunlap, organist; Brollier VanPelt, chorister. Average attendance for the year, forty-five.

Officers elected April 17,1881: Mr. Matson, superintendent; Mr. Morgan, assistant; Mattie Haney, secretary; Eden Parker, treasurer ; John Parker, chorister ; Jennie Kearney, librarian ; Ellsworth Matson, assistant; Ada Johnson, organist; Mr. Morgan, J. B. Parker, Jennie Kearney, Mrs. Matson, and Mrs. Timnions, teachers. Average attendance, forty -five.

The school was started in 1870, by J. C. Irvin and D. Morgan ; but in the absence of necessary aid, it was deemed best to efltect no organization, and thus there were no chosen officers for several years, the school being conducted alternately by Messrs, Morgan and Irvin. The attendance at the outset was greater than it is at present, though the school is quiet, prosperous, and attentive in 1881.

Adam Turner built a saw and grist-mill on Compton, on his own land, in 1818, which was the first and only water mill ever built in Marion, and which he operated perhaps twenty years. After his removal to Indiana, the mill was run by John Cooper for some years, when William Lucas took charge and continued a short time.

The first school in Marion w^as taught by James Webster, father of Bryce Webster, in the winter nof 1812, in a cabin built for a dwelling, on the southwest side of the Springfield and Chillicothe road, near where John Johnson now^ resides.

school house was built, in the summer of 1813, and was occupied that winter by Mr. Webster, as teaclier, when it was abandoned, and in 1811 another building w^as erected, not more than half a mile distant, on land belonging to Adam Turner, which was occupied by Webster probably four or live years.

James F. Wilson was the lirst physician who located permanently at New Holland, and practiced in this township. He was born ill Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, October 5, 1808; read medicine with Dr. Robbins, of Greenfield, and was granted a diploma by the county society. In 1832, he located in New Holland village, and five years later married Miss Letitia Dunlap. In 1841, he attended lectures, and graduated at the Ohio Medical College of Cincinuati. Returning to New Holland, he soon acquired an extensive practice, which was continued until his death, January 21, 1875.

Dr. Wilson was a prominent member of the Masonic order, havng attained to the higher degrees. His funeral obsequies were conducted under the auspices of the fraternity. His widow still lives near New Holland, in this township. But one child blessed their union, John Milton, late United States consul to Germany, and now consul-general at Panama, South America.

Post Offices

Marion Township has never had but one post-office. This was established at the tannery of Amor Lloyd, in 1851, but was discontinued in one year. Lloyd was postmaster.

In 1845, Amor Llo3'd built a tannery on his own land, near Otterl)eiu Churcli, which he carried on for ten years, when he sold his farm to Thomas Thompson, who closed the tannery.

First Election

The first election in Marion after its organization, was held at the house of John McArthur, July 18, 1840, John P. Blue, Ralpli Durham, and D. Peniwell being appointed judges, and AVilliam S. AVilliams and William Peniwell acting as clerks. The result of this election was as follows :

Trustees, Ralph Durham, Jacob Roades, and Benjamin Glaze ; treasurer, Smith ChaiRn; clerk, William S. Williams; justices. Amor Lloyd and George Mantle; overseers of poor, Benjamin Anderson and Thomas Carev.

First Meeting Of Trustees

Their settlement at this meeting shows the expenses of the township from Jnly 25, 1840 (time othcers were quahfied), to March 1, 1841, to have been as follows:

Levees For 1881

For township purposes, |800; for bridge fund, $100; for turnpike fund (for repairs of roads), $500; school funds (tuition purposes), $150; contingent purposes, $200.

Edward Baiian

years ago, crossed the ocean, witli his widowed mother, four sissers, and three brothers. They crossed the briny deep in twentyone days. They remained in iS'ew York nine years, then came to Fayette County, wdiere he has since resided - about thirty years.

November 8, 1853, he was married to Hannah, daughter of Darby and Honora Ring, a native of Ireland. They have had twelve children, of whom nine are living : James, Eliza, Mary Ann, Nannie, Bridget, Margaret, Peter, Nellie, and Katie; they also adopted Jolm Hurley, and raised him from infancy. The deceased are two infants, and Edward. Eliza is the wife of AVilliam Foley and resides in Pickaway County. Mary Ann teaches school to the great satisfaction of her employers. She has a bright mind, and during the recent year, taught ten months, successively, without missing a school day.

Mr, Bahan and wife are members of the St. Coleman's Catholic Church, at Washington. He is a Democrat, but does not expect office. He owns one hundred acres of land on the Glaze tract, nicely improved. He has a tile factory, the only one in the township, which he started six years ago, and makes a large quantity of tile, a sufficient guarantee of good work.

Nathaniel Blackmore

Nathaniel Blackmore, son of Charles Blackmore, who was born in Pennsylvania, May 12, 1784, married Rebecca Farrel, who bore him eleven children : Our subject, James, Thomas, John Joseph, Charley, Violette, Catherine, Nellie, Sarah, and Elizabeth ; several are deceased. Nathaniel, Charles, and Sarah, are known to be living. The family removed here in 1820, landing at Washington, in the month of April.

Mr. Blackmore was born, October 31, 1806, in Beaver Count}', Pennsylvania, and came to Fayette County, with his parents, and has lived here since, devoting himself to farming and carpentering,

In 1827, he married Nancy Boggs, of Pennsylvania, and by her had five children : Nancy Jane, Austin, Joseph, Charles, and Emily Jane. Austin lives in Clinton County. Three of the others died of milk sickness, as did the mother also. She departed this life, July 9, 1846. Herself and three children passed away in seventeen days, a sad occurrence.

December 31, 1847, Mr. Blackrnore was married to Mary Ann Cripps, daughter of Henry Crip[>s, a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, but latterh^ of Ross County, Ohio. She was previously married to Josiah Grove, and by him had three children : Henry JVIartin, Mary M., and Simon C. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Blackmore was blessed by four children: Nancy Jane, George, Ella, and William C. ; all living.

His son Joseph, participated in the late war, enlisting in the 60th O. V. I., and contracted a sickness, from which he died in the hospital, at Baltimore. He had a weak constitution, and was scarcely able to bear the hardships of a soldiers' life, but with truie devotion, offered his life at his country's altar.

Henry and Simon, sons of Mrs. Blackmore, by her first husband, also shouldered the gun at the first call. The former was in the Zouave service, 54th Ohio, and was killed at Vicksburg. The latter died of disease contracted while in the service.

Gladly do we. enroll on these pages the names of our heroic young men whose spirits have long since been wafted to that brighter home, where scenes of violence and bloodshed will never be seen.

Mrs. Blackmore is a member of the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican, and owns one hundred and eightyeight acres of land, at the Junction of the Bloomingburg and Holland, and Columbus pikes, and farms to grain and stock.

Jefferson T. Bloomer

Jefferson T. Bloomer, son of Elijah Bloomer, was born in this township, near Pisgah [school house, February 21, 1849, Avhere he was reared and has lived since, except a six years sojourn in the west. He went to Indiana, in 1868, and returned in the spring of 1875.

November 3, 1874, he was married to Sarah Jane, daughter of James Taylor, and a native of Crawford County, Ohio. Their union has been blessed by three children : Elijah Taylor, Chauncey, and Kate ; all living.

He was not old enough to participate in the war, but had four brothers in the service, nearly four years. He owns two hundred acres of well improved land, on which he raises grain and stock. He is the son of an old pioneer, a good neighbor, and respectable

Marion T0Wn8Iiip. 89V Joseph Britton

Joseph Britton, son of Joseph Britton, now deceased, was born in this township, April 6, 1837, where he was reared and has since resided. In the spring of 1866, he was married to EHzabeth W. Tod, wlio bore him two chiklren: Ida and Willard. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and departed this life, July 30, 1871. Mr. Britton was again married, November 28, 1871, to Anna Hess, by whom he had two children : Aulta and Mertie. She is a member of the Christian Church.

In August 22, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, 114th O. V. I., as a private. He also served as corporal. He was out three years, returning in the fall of 1865. He participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, and Mobile, and was a gallant and brave soldier. At Vicksburg he was exposed to the rain six days and nights, thereby contracting lung troubles, from which he has never fully recovered. He is a Republican.

He owns two hundred acres of land, on the Washington and Circleville pike, two miles west of New Holland, all well improved. He farms principally to grain, and raises some stock.

Gibson Britton

This gentleman was a son of Joseph Britton, and was born, October 15, 1833, in this township, where he was reared, and was married, August 25, 1854, to Samantha, daughter of Jonathan Bryant, Avho was born in this township. Their union was blessed by five children : Letitia, married to Joseph Koch, and resides in Wayne Township; Emma, Mar}' Alma, William L., and Ahnor, now deceased. In 1854 he settled on his farm, and began improving the same. He died in the spring of 1865. Several of his brothers were in the late war, and did good service. His widow and unmarried children occup}' one hundred and tifty acres of land, nicely improved. They raise more grain than stock.

Iiezekiaii Brown

of Virginia, who came in about 1820, and settled on land now owned by bis sons in this township. He devoted himself to farming, and died in January, 1877, at the good old age of eighty-five. Ilis wife still lives in this township.

Our subject was born in August, 1844, on this farm, where he has always lived and followed farming for a livelihood. In 1868 he married Parmelia, daughter of Otho Lyons, of this township, who bore him two children : Owen Newton and Orville Guy. Mrs. Brown is a member of the Christian Church. He is a member of 'New Holland Lodge, No. 392, F. & A. M. ; is a Democrat, politically ; owns one hundred and fifty-nine acres of land on the Bloomingburg pike, which is well improved, and farms to grain and stock.

Benjamin Brown

Benjamin Brown, farmer, a son of Hezekiah Brown, was born in September, 1843, on the old homestead, in this township, where he was reared, and has lived since. He was married, January 3, 1867, to Louisa Anna, daughter of J. B. Cutwright. Their union was blessed by eight children : Delia, Minnie, Henry, Frank, Mattie, Florence, Fannie, and Benjamin; Frank has passed away. Mr. Brown is a member in good standing of JSTew Holland Lodge, No. 392, F. & A. M. ; is a Democrat, and has been since childhood; has held the office of township trustee. He owns one hundred and seventy-three acres of land, on the Waterloo road, in a good state of cultivation, and raises grain and stock successfully.

Mrs. Catharine Carder

Mrs. Catharine Carder, daughter of Peter and Christina Mouser, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, February 4, 1809. Her father's birthplace was on the South Branch of the Potomac. He came to this state about 1805, and settled in Pickaway County. Her mother's maiden name was Hoffman ; she was born February 5, 1776. Her father and mother were married in the State of Virginia. Our subject was born on what is well known as the Mouser farm. She had three brothers and three sisters, all of whom lived to have families ; but none are alive at present, except William, who lives on Deer Creek, and Mrs. Carder.

She was married to Peter Carder, at her father's residence, December 25, 1827, and settled oil a farm four miles northeast of AVashington C. H., where by economy, industry, and good management, they accumulated quite a fortune. Mr. Carder died May 17, 1863, leaving, by will, to Fayette County, a farm of five hundred acres, upon which the count}' infirmarj' now stands. But few know what first led Mr. Carder to contemplate such a gift to the county. It is a well known fact, however, that for many years the colored people were not admitted to our county house. This refusal gave rise to the thought of furnishing the county with a home for all classes. This Mr. Carder's generosity has done. He provided, in his will, that the county should pay to Mrs. Carder seven hundred dollars per annum. She lives in the old homestead, surrounded by all that is necessar}' to make her comfortable in her declining years.

James M. Clark

James M. Clark, farmer, is a son of William Clark, whose sketch appears elsewhere, and was born June 8, 1855, in the house he now occupies, where he was reared till fifteen years of age (his mother having died when he was but eight months old), when he removed to his father's farm in this township. He received the rudiments of a common school education, and also attended the Bloomingburg Academy, and the Wesleyan University, at Delaware.

In the spring of 1877, he removed to his farm, and was married, December 25, 1879, to TiUie J. PauUin, daughter of U. F. PauUin, also of this county. She is a member of the Christian Church. He is a member of Ely Commander}', ISTo. 28, and of I^ew Holland Lodge and Fayette Chapter, F. & A. M., and is Master of New Holland Lodge, E"o. 392.

He owns fiye hundred and two acres on the Bloomingburg and New Holland road, most of which is in a good state of cultivation, and is watered by the North Fork of Paint Creek, which runs through the farm. He is a Republican in politics, but does not aspire to office.

William Clark

Davis, ill that county, who bore him four children : Bodkin, James, Ehzabeth and William ; Bodkin and Elizabeth died when young. When our subject was one year old, the family removed to Warren County, Indiana, where the husband died five years later, and at the expiration of three years, his wife returned to her parents in Ross County, She again married, John II, Miller, and died in the fall of 1876.

Our subject was born August 5, 1829, in Ross County, where he was reared, except the eight years spent in Indiana, Twenty-six years ago he came to this county, and located on his son's present farm, and fifteen years later, came to the farm he now occupies. He was married, Decendjer 28, 1852, to Julia A., daughter of William Hays, who bore him two sons : James and an infant. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which faith she died February 27, 1856.

March 3, 1858, he married Margaret A., daughter of James Rittenour, Their union has been blessed by eleven children. Those hving are: Julia Ann, William S., Emma, Myra, Bora, Ida, Margaret, Ellen and Milton. Those deceased, are Martha J, and Elmer Ellsworth, He and wife are members of the Bloomingburg Methodist Episcopal Church, and consistent Christians, He is a member of Bloomingburg Lodge, No. 449, and Fayette Chapter, F. & A. M,, and Ely Commandery, Knights Templar. He was out in the Kirby Smitli raid during the late war. He is a Republican, and was formerly a Whig. He has held the office of county commissioner one term by election, and an additional 3^ear by appointment; has lield the office of trustee, treasurer, and other township offices.

He owns nine hundred and thirty-four acres of land, mostly in a state of cultivation. The farm on which he now resides is located on the Bloomingburg and Holland pike; also, owns land on North Fork of Paint Creek, which adjoins his son's land. He farms to corn, wheat and stock.

Thomas J. Cook

Thomas J, Cook, farmer, is a son of George B, Cook, mentioned elsewhere, and was born November 13, 1837, on land now owned by Hezekiali Brown. Owing to the early death of his mother, he lie Avas married, September 7, 1864, to Eliza Jane J'lyley, of Ross County, who bore him two children : William S., and Mary Alice, both living. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, an exemplary Christian, and departed this life May 23, 1881, leaving a fond husband and two children to mourn their irreparable loss.

Mr. Cook is a member of Xew Holland Lodge, Xo. 892, F. & A. M., and holds the oliice of treasurer. Is a Democrat, but does not aspire to office. Owns two hundred acres on the Waterloo and New Holland road, two and one-half miles from New Holland. He raises grain and stock, on ti farm well improvijd and nicely cultivated.

Byron Crabtree, farmer, is a son of James and Elizaljeth (AVilkiuson) Crabtree, and was born August 19, 1833, in Massilon, Ohio. He was reared in Muskingum County, this state, and married in Decatur, Illinois, to Mary A. Crawford, who bore him four children : Elmus (deceased), Edna, William, and Carrie. He came to his present farm in March, 1876. It is located on the Circleville and Washington pike, two and a half miles from New Holland ; contains one hundred and ninety-eight acres, well improved. He farms chiefly to grain. Mrs. Crabtree is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Free and Accepted Mason. During the war he went out in the one hundred days service. Is a Republican, and has held the office of justice of the peace in his township.

James G. Dunlap

James G. Dunlap, farmer, son of Robert Dunlap, was born January 14, 1833, in Ross County, near Kingston. He spent most of his life in Pickaway County, and settled on his' present farm nine years ago,* where he has since lived.

In February, 1872, he was married to Mrs. McRea, nee Nancy McDill. She had previously been married to Charles McRea, by wliom she had one son, (leorge, now living. She is a meml>er of the Christian Church, and an exemplary Christian.

At the breaking out of the rebellion, Mr. Diinlap enlisted in Compan}^ G, 2d O. V. I. (three months), and re-enlisted in the 114th O. V. I., in the spring of 1862, remaining in the service till the close of the war. He enlisted as a private, was promoted to orderly sergeant, then to first lieutenant, and after the fall of Vicksburg was commissioned captain of Compan}^ E, in which latter position he continued till the close of the war. He was also on Gen. C. C. Andrews' stafi:', in the commissary department. He participated in a number of dangerous conflicts, such as Champion Hill, all through the seige of Vicksburg, and came out unhurt.

He occupies two hundred and eighty-four acres of land on the I^ew Holland and Bloomingburg pike, and farms to grain and stock. He owns the " Dr. May " property, at New Holland.

George ' S. Fullerton

George S. Fullerton was born in the state of Maryland, May 29, 1814. His father, Thomas, was born in 1780, in Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and married Elizabeth Stewart. The family came to Fayette County in 1814. They afterwards removed to Pickaway County, where the father died, in 1836.

There were eleven children, all deceased, save George S., who was married, October 2, 1843, to Margaret J. Smith, of Greenfield, Ohio; the result of which union was thirteen children, four of whom are living : Ida, Emma, Frank, and Hattie. Those who have passed away are : Sarah, Samuel, Margaret, Laura, Mary, George, Charles, Robert, and William.

Mr. Fullerton acquired his education at home, until he was sixteen years of age, when he attended a preparatory course at Oxford University. He was compelled to abandon his college course from failing eye-sight. He accepted a clerkship in the store of Dr. Stewart, at Bloomingburg, where he remained until 1840, when he was appointed steward of the Ohio Insane Asylum, where he remained until September, 1849. He next removed to Springfield, Ohio, and engaged in retailing drugs. In 1850, he removed to Bloomingburg, this county, and engaged extensively in buying and selling wool. Having sold his farm in Madison Township, he removed to the ITstick farm, where he still resides.

It was the great object of his life to preach Christ and the resurrection, but failing health preventing, he devoted himself in aiding others to perform this labor of love. A sister spent ten years as a missionary among the Indians; a brother filled a like office in India; two other brothers were ministers. All lived holy and died happy.

In politics, Mr. Fullerton is a Republican, having always been a firm advocate of anti-slavery measures. A great Sabbath-school worker, and many of the flourishing Sabbath-schools of this county owe much to the faithful labors of Mr. Fullerton.

John C. Glaze

John C. Glaze, farmer, is a son of Benjatiiin Glaze, who is mentioned elsewhere, and was born December 17, 1827, in Ross County, this state, from whence he came to this township when but two years of age, and has lived here since, making farming an occupation.

He was married, January 9, 1853, to Mary, daughter of Edward Smith, of Union Township, and who was born June 2, 1832. The nnion Was blessed by three children: Jesse B., born May 27, 1855; Edward A., born October 25, 1858 ; Charles, born September 16^ 1862 - all living.

His wife and himself are members of the United Brethren denomination, in which faith his parents died. Politically, he is a Democrat, and has held the oflices of township trustee, supervisor, and school director. He owns three hundred and sixty-five acres of land, on the Glaze road, four miles from Holland, in a good state of cultivation, which he farms to grain and stock, with good success. He has devoted himself to farming, and has noted and assisted in bringing about the great changes in the community, and is a good neighbor and j-espected citizen.

Joseph Harpek

Joseph Harper, farmer, deceased, was born in the State of Delaware, Februar}^ 23, 1809, and came to Ross County, Ohio, with his uncle, Caleb Harper, at the age of twenty-one, his father having died when he was but twelve years of age. After arriving in this country, it was ascertained that his uncle did not require liis services, and for some time he performed day labor on surrounding farms.

In 1834, he came to this township, and settled on a tract of one hundred acres, now owned by James Brown's heirs, where he remained one year, then removed to the land now owned by his heirs, which consisted of two hundred and eleven acres, and was purchased of Horatio Walker.

He married Ann Catharine, daughter of Frederick Parrott, who lived in lioss County, March 21, 1833. This union was blessed by tive children : One infant, John Wesley, Leonidas, Hamlin, Priscilla Ann, and Mary, married to John Rodgers. John Wesley and Leonidas are deceased.

He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which faith he died triumphantly, June 22, 1878. His wife was born in Shenandoah Valley, in 1812, and still lives on the old homestead. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at IS'ew Holland, and an exemplary Christian. He was steward and trustee of the church. The total amount of land now owned by his heirs is tive hundred and eighty-eight acres, well improved, and in a good state of cultivation, farming to grain and stock. It is located at the crossing of the Holland and Waterloo pikes, half-way between Holland and Bloomingbi'irg.

Mr. Harper was township trustee for several years, and was administrator of several estates. Since his death, his heirs have sold an acre of land to the school district, on which the Harper schoo house has been located.

J. II. Hays, farmer, and breeder of short-horn cattle, was born in Paint Towniship, June 30, 1822, and is a son of William Hays, sen., born in Kentucky, and now deceased. His mother was born in Kentucky, and still lives, at the advanced age of eighty-six. He was born and reared on the farm now owned by his son, George I). Hays; was married, February 19, 1846, to Amanda, daughter of Nathaniel Squire, who bore him eleven children, of whoni seven are living: William, George, Henry, James, Ellen, Martha, and El- -mira - all married save James and Elmira.

Mrs. Hays died January 24, 1867, and October 12, 1869, he married Mrs. Salinda D. Carder. She had one child by her first husband, which is deceased. She is a consistent mendier of the German Baptist Chnrch.

Mr. Hays participated in the Morgan raid. He is a Repubhcan, formerly a Whig; no office seeker. Three years ago he came to his present farm, located between the Holland and Waterloo pikes, two miles southeast of Bloomingburg, containing two hundred and twenty-two acres, well improved, and farms to grain and stock, also breeds hogs and short-horns. He has divided a one thousand acre tract, in Paint Township, which embraces the homestead, among his children.

John Jefferson

John Jelferson, farmer, is a son of Leonard Jefferson, who was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, and whose father came from England with six brothers. He was married in Maryland, to Barbara Nichols, whose ancestors came from Germany, and who was born September 25, 1781. They had six children: Hamilton, born January 23, 1808; Elizabeth, born May '20, 1810; Mary Ann, born February 21, 1813 ; Phoibe, born December 2, 1815 ; William, born November 22, 1818; John, born November 2, 1821. Mary, Phcebe, and William, are deceased. Hamilton formerly lived in Illinois, but now resides in the far West. Elizabeth, widow of Isaac Fisher, lives in London, Ohio.

The family came to Ross County in 1810, and iu 1812 (during the war) kept tavern at Slate Mills, under the name of " Rodgers' Tavern." They removed to this county in 1822, and settled in -"Madison Township, on a branch of Wolf Run. They took six teams and men with them, and erected a cabin at once. Wolves abounded, hence the name of the stream. He was a farmer, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a class-leader, and exhorter. His wife was a member of the same church, and both were consistent Christians. He was one of the first of those wlio prohibited the use of whisky at house and barn raisings.

Our subject was born in Ross County, and cahie to this county with his parents when one year of age. He lived on the old homestead forty-five years, and then came to his present home. Was married, October 31, 1844, to Harriet A., daughter of Robert Gib- son, a native of Kentucky. She was born in this township, Ma}^ 24, 1821. They had seven chihlren ; tliose living are Robert G., Rebecca J., James H., William F., llarley L.; Edgar M., and an infant, are deceased. He displayed his patriotism during the late war by giving financial aid. He and his family are members of the Bloomiugburg Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican, but does not aspire to ofiice. Owns three hundred acres of land on the Columbus pike, seven miles from Washington. It is adorned by a handsome residence, and is one of the most desirable farms in the county. He has lived here many years, and has assisted in making the many changes.

John Johnson, Sr

John Johnson, sr., son of Samuel Johnson, was born in Pendleton County, Virginia, where he married Sallie, daughter of Jacob Harper, who bore him nine children, six sons and three daughters, those surviving being : Sallie Ann Stookey, living in New Holland ; Abbie, widow of William Woods, now residing in Indiana, and John. The latter was born in 1801, in Pendleton County, Virginia, and when seven years of age came to this state, with his parents, and settled in Ross County, then one vast wilderness, with few white settlements, and chiefly inhabited by Indians. Twelve years later they came to Fayette County, settling in Marion Township, and in about 1830, located on the farm now in the possession of our subject, where his father died; his mother died at the residence of her son-in-law, in Ross County.

Our subject was married, January 2, 1824, to Nancy Parker, the result being ten children : Aaron, Jesse, Sarah Ann, Mary J., Catherine, and Emily Ann, now living; Mar}^ Ann, Margaret, Sarah Ann, and Mary Jane, deceased. Jesse resides with his father ; Aaron lives in New Holland ; Rebecca is now Mrs. Lennox Campbell, and lives in Washington ; Catherine is the wife of Abner Briggs, and Emma is married to Abner Rowe, of Ross County.

Mr. Johnson has lived on his present farm since the age of twenty-eight years, and at present owns three hundred and eightyfive acres of land, well improved, and located on " Johnson's Crossing." He and wife are members of the Pairview German Baptist Church, and strive to obey the Master's will.

Amor Lloyd

Amor Lloyd was born, October 10, 1811, and remained on the farm until after his marriage, when he removed on land now owned by Aden Thompson. He married Rosa Ann, daughter of Francis Tulleys, of Ross County, who bore him eight cliildren; two died in infancy: Ann Elizabeth died, January 11, 18-47 ; Permelia married Isaac Vincent, and departed this life, October 5, 1876. Those living are: John Milton, who resides in Sebastopol ; Lissa married Joseph Watts, and removed to Mt. Auburn, Illinois ; Delia and Bell reside with their mother, on the old homestead,

Mr. Lloyd, while living on the Aden Thompson farm, operated a tannery in addition to farming, and was engaged in the business for several years. He attended church regularly, and was considered a true Christian, and au honest man. He held the office of justice of the peace for fifteen years, and refused to serve when elected for the sixteenth year. He went to Missouri to purchase a farm, where he was taken ill, and soon after arriving home, November 25, 1857, he died. His heirs removed to the old home, where they still live, and practice his many virtues. They manage the farm, and raise grain and stock. The deceased daughters were interested in education, and taught school.

Nathan Louderman

Nathan Louderman, son of Henry Louderman, of whom mention is made elsewhere, was born in 1833, in this county, where he has since resided. He was married, November 15, 1854, to Elizabeth Britton, who bore him one child, Mary Alice, still living. Mrs. Louderman died, February 11, 1856, and on the 9th of September, 1857, Mr. Louderman married Margaret Large, daughter of David and Mary Large, by whom he has had two children: Charles and Jesse. His daughter is a consistent member of the Christian Church.

Politically, he is a Democrat ; is township trustee, and has held the office for a period of eight years, except in 1880. He owns one hundred and seventy-three acres of land, between the Bloomingburg and Washington pike, about one mile from New Holland. His farm is well improved, and he raises grain and stock.

Charles C. M Crea

Charles C. McCrea was born, July 15, 1848, and is a son of William McCrea, who was born in Virginia, in 1810, and came to this state, with his parents, when ten years old, and settled in Ross County, Ohio, where his father died, leaving a family of four young children. He remained at home until of age, when he and his brother Charles sold their place, and removed to this township, locating on the farm now owned by Mrs. Dunlap ; engaged in farming and cattle dealing, and died, July 20, 1854. He was married to Jane Windsor, who bore him three children : Charles C, William J., and Mary, deceased.

Our subject was reared on his father's farm, and has engaged in farming and raising stock. He was married, October 8, 1869, to Maria S., daughter of Alexander McCoy, of this county. Her parents at present reside in Ross County. Their union was blessed by five children : Jesse, Bessie, Lncy, Robert, and William; all living with their parents.

Mrs. McCrea is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of New Holland Lodge, No. 392, F. and A. M., and has held several offices. Though but sixteen years old, he went out in the one hundred days service, in the 155th 0. N. G., Colonel Sage, and was the youngest soldier in the regiment. He is a Republican, politically, and has held ofiice ever since old enou^rh. He was trustee for some years, and is now serving his fourth term of township treasurer.

He owns three hundred acres of land on the Circleville pike, one mile from New Holland. It is well improved, and adorned by a handsgme residence, and good out-buildings. He farms principally to grain.

James McCollister, son of James McCollister, a native of Maryland, removed to this state when young, and prior to the war of 1812, in which he was a private, settled in Ross County, where he married Nancy Ann Weaver, a native of Virginia, who bore him ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity. - Those living are: Mary, Isaiah, Jesse, William, Ross, Mattie P., Joseph, John, and our subject. Belle is deceased. He died, in 1851 or '52 ; his wife, who was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died in November, 1878.

Our subject was born, October, 1830, in Union Township, Ross County, where he was reared. He was married, November 30, 1854, to Rachel, daughter of Robert McDill; Their union has been blessed by three children : Ellie Alice, Seymour, and Charles G. They have been bereaved by the death of two of these loved ones : . Ellie Alice, who died, August 8, 1859 ; and Seymour, whe departed this life, January 26, 1864. He and wife are consistent members of the Otterbein Methodist Episcopal Church.

During the late war, he went out as a private in Company C, 149th O. Y. I., one hundred days service ; he wxnt to Baltimore, then through Virginia. His regiment was used for guard duty, and did good service ; their term of enlistment expired near the close of the war. He has been a Republican since youth, and has held the office of constable. He occupies about one hundred and twenty-five acres of land, and raises corn, wheat, and stock.

Simeon Shiplett

Simeon Shiplett, farmer, is a son of Rolland Shiplett, a native of Virginia, who came to this state at the age of twenty-one, settling in Muskingum County, where he still resides. He married Elizabeth Franklin, who bore him twelve children, of whom ten are living: Nelson, Simson, Lennetta Ann, Alfred, "William, Charles, Ephriam, George, Elizabeth, Leroy. The deceased are Nathan F. and Eliza. Both parents are living.

Our subject was born September 15, 1834, in Muskingum County, where he remained till attaining his majority, when he removed to this county. May, 22, 1856, he married Hester Ann Bates, of this county. They had seven children : Mary Elizabeth, William" Austin, Eliza Jane, Johnnie Martin, Simeon R., Bora B., and Effie. William A., Eliza J., and John M., have passed away.

In 1862 he enlisted in Company K, 90th O. V. I., and remained till the close of the war, participating in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Resaca, Franklin, Tennessee, and Nashville. Was a good soldier, and deserves honorable mention in these pages.

John W. Stookey

John W, Stookey, farmer, son of Aaron Stookey, was born July 28, 1844, in Ross County, where he was reared. Removed to Pickaway County, in 1865, and to his present farm in 1869.

Was married to Letitia, daughter of Joseph Britton, December, 1868, the union resulting in three children : Alpheus, Aimer, and Adie, deceased.

He went out during the war, in 1862, being a private in the 89th O. V. I., and served till Jnne, 1865. Was wounded at Chickamauga, being shot above the left knee. Upon recovering, he rejoined his command; while the railroad in the rear of Atlanta was destroyed, was again wounded, this time in the right hip. Since 1876, he has suffered constantly from the effects of his last wound. He was a brave soldier, and engaged in some of the most important battles, such as Chickamanga, Mission Ridge, Charleston, Peachtree Creek, and Atlanta, After receiving his second wound, he ^vas compelled to lie in the hospital nearly a year, and suffered untold agonies for some time after.

Marion Strope

Marion Strope, farmer, son of William Strope, whose biography appears in another part of this work, was born March 6, 1847, in this township, and in the house he now occupies. November 17, 1871, he was married to Missouri Cartright, who has borne him two children : Henry Veal, and Cora Ellen, both living. Mrs. Strope is an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of New Holland. He is a member of New Holland Lodge No. 392, F. & A. M., and at present holds the office of Junior Warden. During the rebellion he went with Company I, 150th 0. N. G., and with the regiment was stationed at various points; served as a private. He is a Republican. Is serving the third successive term as trustee of this township.

Lafayette Strope

Lafayette Strope, fanner, is a 80u of William Strope, and was born in this township, March 17, 1845, where has since lived. He was married, August 5, 1863, to Ann, daughter of Eichard Bates, who bore him one child, Dora, and died in J^ovember, 1864, a consistent member of the Christian Church. In April, 1868, he married Essa, daughter of Hezekiah Brown. This union resulted in six children : Charles, Nancy, Clara, Mary E., William, and Inez. Mrs. Strope is a member of the I^ew Holland Christian Church.

Mr. Strope is a member of ISTew Holland Lodge, F. & A. M. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, 90th 0. Y. I., and was with the regiment until the battle of Murfreesboro, when he came home on a sick furlough, remained about three weeks, then returned and served till March, 1863, when he received an honorable discharge. He is a Republican, and has served as school director of his district about ten years.

Aden Sawyer Thompson

Aden Sawyer Thompson, farmer, and dealer in live stock, is a son of Thomas Thompson, and was born in this township, September 8, 1839, where he was reared, and has since lived. Obtained the rudiments of a common school education, and spent two years at the Ohio Wesleyan University. Taught school nearlj'' two years, and has since farmed and dealt in stock. He was married, in 1863, to Emma, daughter of James Alexander, who came to Paint Township in about 1821. They had two children: Walter and Charles, the former deceased. Mrs. Thompson was an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and departed this life in 1873. In 1877, he married Nollie Yates, a member of the Christian Church. She was taken ill soon after marriage, and passed away in April, 1878.

Mr. Thompson is a member of Bloomingburg Lodge jSTo. 449, F. & A. M., and Ely Commandery, Knights Templar, of Washington. He is a Democrat, and has held the office of township trustee, lieutenant of state militia, and land appraiser. He owns one hundred and eighty-two acres of land, on the Waterloo pike, six miles from Washington, and farms to grain and stock.

J. C. Todd

J. C. Todd, former, is a son of John Todd, who was born in the State of Delaware, and removed to this state,' settling in Ross Count}', where he lived several years, then removed to this township, on land now owned bv Smith Chaflin. Prior to his removal to this state, he married Ann Morris, who bore him iive children : Mevinie, Sarah, J. C, Elizabeth, and Liiraina; the two last are deceased. He is deceased, but his wife still lives near JeiFersonville, and is now Mrs. William Chaffin.