Greene County, Ohio - The whole text, 1902 (part 20 of 25)

\\ iUiam D. Pettigrew, now deceased, was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio. June 17, 1832, and was one of the four children of William and Margaret ( Carruthers) Pettigrew that reached years of maturity. In 1he country schools he acquired a good practical education, and when a young man he learned the trade of carriage painting, which he followed for a number of years. At the "time of his father-in-law's death he assumed the mana'^-ement of the undertaking business Avhicli had been established by Mr. Metsker, and was connected with that enterprise until liis life's labors were ended.

Mr. Pettigrew was united in marriage to Miss Metsker, a daughter of David M. Metsker. who came of a family of German lineage. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth ( Templeton) Metsker, who were farming peojile. respected for their genuine worth. Mr. Metsker. the father of Mrs. Pettigrew, became one of the foremost citizens of Xenia and possessed many characteristics that endeared him to all with whom he came in contact. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Pettigrew were born six children: Elizal>eth, now the wife of X. Snider; Mrs. H. C. Carr. of Dayton, Ohio; Carrie, the wife of Mr. IJebb, of Xenia; Elsie, the wife of

Mr. Pettigrew affiliated with the Republican ]5arty and kept well informed on the issues of the dav, but never sought or desired office. He was a Mason in high standing, having taken the degrees of the commandery, in which he was made a Knight Templar. His death occurred at his home at Xo. 21 Church street, April 16, 1891, and his remains were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. His entire life was passed in this state and he was widely known as a man who could be trusted, who was reliable in business and honest in all his relations with his

John O. Collins

When the rebellion in the south threatened the stabilit)' of the L^nion, there flocked to the standard of the nation men from all wal|ks of life. They came from the workshops, the counting rooms, the offices and the fields, all permeated with the one unconquerable determination to save the Union at the cost of their lives if need be. Among the loyal men of Ohio who wore the blue was John O. Collins, who experienced many of the hardships of war but never faltered in the performance of duty until wounds unfitted him for further service. He is now numbered among the enterprising farmers of Spring Valley townshi]i, li\'- ing on the lower Bellbrook pike, four and a half miles southwest of Xenia.

Mr. Collins was born in Xenia township, six miles north of the city. April 4, 1841, a son of Samuel and Rebecca ( McClellan) Collins. The father, born in York county, Pennsylvania, in 1804, came to Greene coun- ty witli his parents in early boyliood. 'Ihe grandfather, William Collins, settled on i\'Iassies creek, and after a few years removed to the locality in which our subject was ixjrn. He spent his remaining da\s upon a farm and was one of the worthy pioneer settlers of this portion of the state. He had ten children, all of whom reached mature years, and reared families of their own with one exception. The family is of Scotch lineage but representatives of the name removed to Ireland and thence to America. 'Samuel Collins was the fifth in order of birth in his father's family. He accjuired a good common-school education and for one year engaged in teaching. In iS^f) in Spring Valley township he was married at the home of John McClellan, the father of the bride, and the ne.xt day the young couple went to the home of Mr. Collins' father, where a reception was held, and on the same day Mr. Collins" sister was married. The mother of our subject carried all her possessions to her new home in saddle bags. The father had already purchased a piece of land and had erected a stone house, a part of which is still in use. It was in that house that our subject was born. The father successfully followed farming for many years and at the time of his death owned over five hundred acres of land. He died suddenly of apoplexy at the age of fifty-four years. He was a \\'hig and strong antislavery man ; was a warm friend of the cause of education, and was a consistent worker and faithful member of the Associate church. In his family were eight children: Xancy E.. who became the wife of John H. Jobe, and died in Greene county ; William H., of this county ; John O. ; Lydia, deceased: James Martin, of this county: Mary Jane, the wife of John D. I\I. Stewart, of Xenia; Isabella, the wife of S. K.

On the old homestead farm John L. Collins spent the da)-s of his boyhooil. attending the district schools of the neighborhood in the winter months and working in the fields through the summer. He was twenty years of age at the time of the outbreak of the Ci\il war and on the 9th of October, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Seventy-fourth Ohio Infantry. After about two months' drilling in the camp at Xenia the regiment went to Camp Chase and in April. 1S62. proceeded to Xashville, taking part in the battle of Stone River on the ,31st of December of that year. There Mr. Collins ha<l the bone in the left lower limb shattered. He was soon afterward taken prisoner and remained in the hands of the rebels from Wednesday until the following Monday, when the Confederates retreated anrl left him to the Union soldiers. He remained in the hospital at Murfreeslx)ro for about three weeks and on the Jist of January. kSA^, on account of his injuries, was honorably discharged and returned home. For six months thereafter he was confined to his home and for a number of years was lame.

On the 6th of March. 1866. Mr. Collins was marriefl in the First United Presliyterian church in Xenia, to Harriet A. Farcpier, a native of Greene county, Ohio, and a daughter of John and Sarah (Finney) Farquer. Her mother died in 1863. her father in 1865. and thus she was early left an orphan. John Farquer was a nati\-e of Kentucky, born April 5. 1790. and removed withi ihis parents to Warren county, Ohio, when quite young. In 18 13 he enlisted for service in the war of 1S12 and after being discharged resumed farming in Warren county. He later removed to Xenia, Ohio, where his tleath occurred. In February preceding his marriage Mr. Collins purchased ninety-two acres of land where he now lives. He at once began the work of cultivation and tiniprove|nient and his labors soon wrought a great change in its appearance. He now has a splendid home, heated with furnace and tastefully furnished and his farm is under a high state of cultivation. He has jjlaced six liundred rods of tiling upon it and the fields now return to him an excellent income. He has piped water a distance of forty rods for his cattle, and has secured ample barns for the shelter of grain and stock. He has a telephone connection with the city and his place is modern and well equipped throughout.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Collins have been born three children. Pearl, who was graduated in Xenia College in 1886 and in Westminster College, at New Wilmington. Pennsylvania, in 1887, is now the wife of T. Dales Kyle, of the Citizens National Bank, and has two children - Lois and Philip Collins. Mabel is at home, and the third child died in infancy. Mabel completed the high school course in Xenia with tlie class of 1893. 3"^' ^^'^s graduated in the college at Tarkio. Missouri, with the class of 1895. The family are identified with First United Presbyterian church of Xenia. in which Mr. Collins has been a very active worker and liberal supporter. For ten years he has served as a teacher in the Sunday-school. In 1864 he proudly cast his first presidential ballot as a supporter of Lincoln. He has since voted the Republican ticket, and is deeply interested in the growth and success of the party, believing its principles most conducive to the national good. In his business atifairs, his private life and in all relations in which he has been placed he has shown himself to be an honorable and upright man, true to manly principles and a high standard of ethics.

Adam R. Bickett

Adam Reynolds Bickett is one of the honored citizens of Greene county, who has passed the seventy-third milestone on life's journey. His career has ever been such as to command the respect and confidence of men and he is a worthy representative of an honored pioneer family. His home is located about three miles east of the city of Xenia and upon the farm adjoining this place he was born June 24, 1829. his parents being \\'illiam R. and Isabella (Alexander) Bickett. The ancestry can be traced back to Ireland, where Adam Bickett. the grandfather of our subject, was born. At length detennining to try his fortunes in America he crossed the Atlantic and after a long voyage of thirteen weeks took up his abode in Peimsyhania, where he spent his remaining days. He married Elizabeth Reed and amtjng their children was William R. Bickett. who was born in Coaquilla Valley, Pennsylvania, about 1796. In 1818 he started with his motlier and the other members of the family - the father having previously died - for Ohio. The journey was made with a six-horse team and during the first winter the familv lix'ed with Rol)ert Hamell. a brother-in-law of \\'illiam R. Bickett. who had located in Greene county the previous year. In the spring of 1819 the family purchased one hundred and fifty acres of wood land and William and his brother John built a log house, which re- niained the liuine of tlie faniilv fur many years. Pioneer conditions existed and tliey experienced all the hardships and difficulties incident to a settlement upnn the fr(.)ntier. Venison was a common dish upon their table, as was wild turkey and other game. After arriving at years of maturity W'illiam R. Bickett was niarrieii in 1827 to Isabella Alexander, and they became the parents of six children : Adam R., of this review; Matliew A., a well known farmer of the county ; Mary Jane, w ho became the wife of Solomon Foust, who died a few months later, leaving a son, Edward ; Elizabeth Isalaella; Lydia Ann, who died when twenty years of age; and Harvey. The parents were devoted members of the United Presbyterian church. The father was a very active and influential man in his community, and at his death many friends mourned their loss. He passed away in 1865 and his wife died April 4. 1883. at the advanced age of eighty-three years, and was laid by his .side in the cemeterv at Xenia.

In the subscription schools Adam Reynolds Bickett began his education and remained at home assisting in the development and cultivation of the farm until 1864, when lie abandoned the plow and took up the rille in defense of his country, becoming a member of Companv D, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Infantry as a private. He was at the front for four months and was mustered in and out at Camp Dennison. returning from the front in August, 1864. He had previouslv helonged to the national guards and had enlisted for five years.

in his life nccurred on the 9th of December, 1867. the lady of his choice being Miss Mary ;\.gnes Wright, who was born near Oldtciwn. (jreene count}', a daughter of Jf)hn B. and Sidney (Simj)son) \Vright. '{"he young couple began their domestic life upon tiie farm which is now the home of Mr. Bickett. He has made excellent improvements here antl now has a valuable and desirable property. He erected a good residence, large and substantial barns and conuno<lious outbuildings, his place being now well equipped with all modern accessories and con\enicnces. Within its borders are comprised one hundred and ninety-six acres and the land is highly cultivated. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bickett was blessed with three children : Clinton Wright, now deceased: Mary I'elle, who is with her father; and Lydia S., who died at the age of sixteen years. The mother passed away in 1879 at the age of forty-two years and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Xenia. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church and a most estimable lady.

On the 18th of January, 1882. Mr. Bickett was again married, his second union being with Ruth Anna Kyle, 'a daughter of Joseph and Anna ( Cassill ) Kyle. Her fatlier was a native of this count\-, horn near Cedar ville, and a son of Judge Samuel Kyle,, who was born in Kentucky but removed tO' (ireene county at a very early date and became one of the distinguished and influential pioneer settlers here. Unto the parents of Mrs. Bickett were born five children : Mary, who died in childhood; Ruth Anna, the wife of our subject ; Alexander C, who served in the Civil war as a member of Company F. Thirty-fourth Ohio Infantry, and is now living in Cedar\ille: Jane Eliz- ahetli, the wife of J. \V. Hicks, of Kansas; and Samuel A., who was also a member of Company F, Thirty-fouuth Ohio Infantry. He was on picket duty with ( General Sheridan in the Shenandixah \'alley at the time that gallant otticer made his famous ride. At Salisbury. South Carolina, he was taken prisoner and was the only one of the captured at that time that returned alive. His death, however, occurred a verx' short time after he had reached home, as the result of star\-ation in the rebel prison. The mother of this family passed away September 30. 1845, ^^ the age of forty years. The father afterward married Mrs. Haddassah Hunter and they had four children : Joseph, who is now a member of the faculty of the Theological Seminary, at Xenia, Ohio; John Kennedy and Leah M., who are deceased; and Rachael, the wife of Andrew Cresswell. who is living near Cedarville. Mr. Kyle died August 28, 1881, at the age of seventy-two years and his second wife passed away June 14 1898, at the age of eighty-one.

Mr. Bickett and his present wife are leading and influential members of the Second United Presbyterian church of Xenia, of which he has been an elder for -eighteen years, and are people of die high- respectability and worth. Throughout the years of his manhood he has carried on agricultural pursuits and his enterprise and thrift have ever 'been manifest in the neat and attractive appearance of his place. His business methods, too, are above question, for he is ever honorable, straightforward and progressive. The many excellent qualities of heart and mind, which characterize subject and his estimable wife have gained for them a circle of friends which is almost co-extensive with their circle of acquaintances.

W'Arrex Hamilton Glotfelter

Warren Hamilton Clotfelter is a selfmade man, who from an early age has depended upon his own efforts for a livelihood. His strong purpose and indefatigable industry have brought to him the success which he is now enjoying. He is accounted one of the well-to-do farmers of Sugarcreek township, where he has a good tract of land. His birth occurred upon the farm where he now lives, his natal day being August I, 1855. His parents were Solomon and Lydia (Gerhard) Glotfelter. His father was born in Pennsylvania, August 24, 1804, and was a son of Adam and Elizabeth Glotfelter. About 181 6 his grandparents started westward with their family and cast in their lot with the early pioneer settlers of Greene county, Ohio, making their home in Beavercreek township. There the grandfather secured a tract of wild land which he transformed into a good farm, making his home thereon throughout his remaining days.

Solomon Glotfelter spent the first twelve years of his life in the state of his nativity and then accompanied his parents to Ohio. Here he assisted in the arduous task of developing a new farm and experienced all the hardships and trials which come to those who establish a home upon the frontier far from the comforts which are had in an older civilized district. When only eighteen years of age he was first married, his wedding being celebrated on the 8th of April, 1824, the lady of his choice being Miss Sarah John. Unto them were born six children, but William is the only one now living. When last heard from his residence was in Menier, Tazewell county, Illinois. After the death of his first wife Mr. Glotfelter was again married, his second union being with Lvdia

Cierliard, who was Ixjrii in Liberty townsliip. I*"rc<lcrick county, Maryland. July g. 1S15. Mr. (ilotl'clter took uj) his alxxle upon the farm un whicli our subject nt>w resTdes. It was a tract of forty acres of land and u|)i>n it was a log house and lofj barn. The original cabin now forms a part of the residence, but additions have been made to it and it has been nvxlcrnized, transforming it into a good comfortable residence. Mr. Glotfelter also erected a good barn and made many other improvements. He devoted bis attention to the cultivation of the fields and tlic years brought to him good iiarvests. By his second marriage there were three chii- <lren. Henry Clay, the eldest, born August J J. 1844. married Catherine I'.cnham and resides in Dayton. lie enlistctl for one hundrc<l days' service in the ( )nc Hundred and Fifty- fourth Ohio Regiment iluring the Civil war and was corixiral. RuHina is the wife of Samuel Benham of (ioshen. Indiana, and lias two living children, while (Mie son, Jesse A., died Deceml>er _>i. 1901. Solomon Glotfelter, the father i>f our subject, was called to his final rest .\ugust 7. 18S0. As the years passed he had |)rospered in his imdertakings and he extended the boundary of his forty-acre farm until it comprise<l about two hundred acres, a fact which indicates that his life was one of industry. His |)olitical support was first given to the Whig party and ujjon its dissolution be joined the ranks of tlie new Republican party. He and his wife were consistent members of the Cierman Reformed church. Mrs. CdotfeUer survives her husband in a \'i\yc old age and makes her home with her son. Warren H., on the old homestead.

the pleasures of the play grouml, performed the duties of the schoolr<K>m and assisted in the lalH)rs of field and meadow. When alKJUt nineteen years of age he Umk charge of the home farm and cared for his father and mother. His previous training well fittetl him for this ex|)erience and he is kiiown as an enterprising agriculturist.

On the 3rd of October, i88j. in Alpha, Ohio, he was married to Miss .Anna S. Volkanand, by the Rev. David Winter, D. D. The lady was born in Alpha, February 20, 1836. and is a daughter of Herman and I-;iizabeth ( Hroat ) X'olkanand, knh of whom were natives of Germany, and there reached years of maturity. The father came to America when alMHit twenty-three years of age an<l located near Xenia, being employed for some time at <litTerent places. The mother afterward cros.sed the Atlantic and they were married in Greene county, Mr. X'olkanand continuing to work as a day l.'djorer for some years until be had acquired sufficient capital to enable him to purchase a small tract of land on the Miami river in Heavercreek townshi]). He has added to this tract and is now the |K«sessor of two farms. His life has been one of toil and l)erseverance and now he can enjoy the fruits of his former labor. In his family were seven children, of whom six are yet living, and Mrs. Glotfelter is the second in order of birth. By her marriage she has beci)me the mother of four children : Herman Ray. who was born in Sugarcreek township, July 16. 1883: Clay Roy, born in the same township, July 26, 1883: Katie May, born August 10, 1887: and Frank McKinley, bom on the 20th of April, 1893.

vote in 1876 and since that time he has never wavered in his allegiance to the Republican party. His wife is a member of the German Reformed church and he formerly belonged to Tabor Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Xenia. and he now holds membership relations with Magnetic Council. No. 231, J. O. U. A. 'SI.. at Bellbrook. It has often been said that the greater majority of failures are caused by a lack of persistence of purpose, by the turning aside from a given course into other fields of activity and that if more men would persevere in carrying out the work which thev first undertook they would be more prosperous. Mr. Glotfelter has always followed farming, having never sought a variation of labor, and he has found that in the cultivation of the field he can gain not only a living but can secure each year some surplus which in the aggregate has made him the possessor of a comfortab.'-e competence.

Robert W. Douglas

Robert W. Douglas is engaged in the practice of law in Xenia and is meeting with success as a representative of the profession, owing to his thorough preparation, close application and marked devotion to his client's interests. He is one of a family of eight chiklren who were liorn unto John P. and Adeline ( McLaughlin) Douglas. The father was a native of Columbiana county, Ohio, and there acquired his education. He was a valued am! trustworthy citizen and for nine years filled the position of county clerk to the satisfaction of all the residents of Pike couniy. In the meantime he taught scho(.>l during the winter and during vacations, though he made farming his life work and through the tilling of the soil he was enabled to provide his family with a g-Qod home. He died in the vear 1894. His wife was a daughter of Samuel McLaughlin, who also folkjwed farnnng for a livelihood. She still survives her husband and is now living in Waverly, Ohio.

The snljject of this review was born in Scioto, county, Ohio, December 18. 1858, and when five years of age accompanied his parents on their removal to Pike county, this state, where he acc|uired his education in the common schools and made his home until coming to Xenia, in 1886. When quite a voung man he received the appointment of government ganger, continuing to serve in that capacity until 1889. While a resident of Waverly he also served as both \'illage and county school examiner. He had devoted considerable of his leisure time to the stud}- of law and after remoxing to Xenia he gave his entire time to mastering the principles of jurisprudence under the direction of Judge Scroggy, being admitted to the bar in 1891. In 1899 he was licensed to practice before the supreme court. Through the past eleven years he has practiced in the county seat and has been connected with much important litigation. He has won a number of cases, exciting widespread interest, and has gained a liberal clientage. In 1896 he was elected justice of the peace in a Republican township and received a large majority, although he is a stanch Democrat. This fact certainly indicates his personal popularitv and the confidence reposed in him by his fellow townsmen. For three years he filled the office in a most creditable manner. ])ut he has ne\-er sought political preferment t(_i anv extent, preferring to gi\'e his time and energies en- tirely to his practice. For pastime he has cll,t,^^^C(l in the l)reediiig and raising of fine pacers and trotters. Me is an excellent judge of horses and always owns a tine roadster, taking great delight in driving a fine horse.

Mr. Douglas was united in marriage to Miss KUa OgIesl)ee. the accomplished ilaughter of Reece Ogleshee. (Hie of the most progressive and enterprising men of Clinton county in his time, but who dietl when Mrs. Douglas was a small chilrl. The wedding ceremony was |)erformcd Deccmher 10. 18S7, and their union has heen blessed with one child. Reece O. The family have a very attractive home on Monroe street. Oicnt Hill, and Mr. Douglas occupies double ofiiccs in the .\llcn block, where he attends to the legal interests entrusteil to his care.

John M. Tarbox

John M. Tarlxi.x. one of the '"captains of industry" in Cedarvillc, long connected \vith the milling interests here, was a native of York county. Maine, born December 3. 1829. liis ])arents l>eing J<.>hn and Lucy (Merrill) Tarbox. The father served his country as a loyal soldier in the war of 18 1 J. and in his business career carried on general farming and stock-raising. He and his wife were also natives of York county, Maine, and there Ix^th spent their entire lives, the former passing away when about fifty-six years of age, our subject being then a youth of ten, while Mrs. Tarbox had died two years l)ef<jre. Both were members of the Congregatoinal church and were w.ideh' and faxnrablv known in

In the public schools of his native county John M. Tarbox. the youngest of the family, pursued his education and there remained until 1849. when he determined to make his home in Ohio an<l came to Cedarvillc. He had ])reviously learned the carl)enter"s trade, which he followed for a short time after coming to dreene county, and then turned his attention to farming, cultivating a tract of land near Cedarville for four or \\\c years. He then began the o|x;ration of a sawmill in Cedarville township on the old McFarland place, there remaining for fifteen years, when the water power bcvame exhausted. He then built his present mill in Cedarville and has since continued its operation. In the manufacture of luml)er he has found a goid business, and his industry, capable management and i>erseverance have resulted in bringing to him a comfortable competence.

In the year 185 J. in Cedarville. Mr. Tarljox led to the marriage altar Miss Rachel Xichol. a daughter of Jt)hn Xichol. of this place. Her father came to Cedarvillc about 1840 and was long a worthy and valued citizen but is now deceased. Mrs. Tarbox died in February. 1901. and thus the couple, who had traveled life's journey happily together for almost a half-century, were separated. She was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian church. By her marriage she became the mother of six children, four of whom are yet living. Lucy J. is the wife of William H. Barber, a farmer of Cedarville township. Maria is the second of the family. Merrill died at the age of a vear and a half. Elizabeth died at the age of ten nioiuli^. William f. is en- gaged in the sawmill business with his father. He wedded Mary Harbison, and they have three children living, - ^Janet, Rachel and Ellen. Thomas X., who is the postmaster at Cedarville, married Miss Maggie McMillan, a daughter of Harvey MclNIillan, deceased, of Cedarville township, and their children are May, Eula and Eva.

Mr. Tarbox exercises his right of franchise in supjxart of the men and measures of the Republican party, and has served for two terms as a member of the village council. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church and resides in a pleasant cottage in Cedarville, having many friends in the town and throughiiut the surrounding district.

W. Huxter Bull

W. Hunter Bull, who is serving as superintendent of the Woodland cemetery of Xenia. is one of the native sons of Greene county, his birth having occurred in East Point district. Xenia township, on the 29th of June. 1846. His father, \\"illiam Bull, was born in this county, Xovember 5. 1805, his birthplace being near \\'ilberforce. He represented one of the old pioneer families of this portion of the state. His parents were James and .\nn (Gowdy) Bull, whose marriage was the first celebrated in Greene county, and it is said that at least one hundred guests were present. The children born of this union were William, the father of our subject : John, who died in 1834: .Susanna, the wife of James Turnbull : ^Lirgaret, the wife of James Hopping : James Law ; Robert Scott; Amos: and Rankin. William Bull, the father of Hunter Bull, was educated in the primitive schools of the times and throughout his entire life followed farming. He married Abigail Kyle, a daughter of Joseph Kyle, who was also an agriculturist and engaged in the tilling of the soil until called to the home beyond. Mr. Bull died in February, 1886, while his wife passed away in April. 1888.

.\t the usual age W. Hunter Bull began his education in the common schools near his home and later continued his studies in the Cedarville high school. L'nder the parental roof he spent the days of his Ixnhood and youth and, when not occupied with the duties of the schoolroom and after completing his education, he ga\-e his attention tO' farming. He thus engaged in the work of culti\-ating the crop best adapted to this climate until 1888, when he took up his abodein Xenia, where he established a grocery store, successfully carrying on business that line until 1892, when he sold out and accepted the position of superintendent of the Woodland cemetery, in which he now served most acceptably for ten years. X'eat and orderly is everything within the grounds and the silent city is made a beautiful one under his care.

On the I2th of February, 1873, Mr. Bull v.as married to Miss Anna A. Corry, a (laughter of William R. Corry-. who was boirn in Peimsylvania, but when four years of age was brought to this county, -where he resided until his death, which occurred in October, 1887. His widow still survives him. The marriage of Mr. and ^Irs. Bull has been blessed with four children: Charles L., Kitty E.. Carrie j\L and \Villiam C.

^Ir. Bull has ever been a progressive and jniblic-spirited citizen and at the time of the Civil war he manifested his loyaltv to the Lnion b\' enlisting as a member of Com- pany A, One Hundred and Eighty-tiftli Oliio Volunteer Infantry, ji^ining; the army in February, 1865, wlien unly eighteen years of age. He then served witli the Army of the Potomac until the close of hostilities, \\hen he was honorably discharged. The family u> which he belongs has been remarkable for its ])atri()tism for generations, his jiaternal great-grandfather, Richard lUill. being a soldier of the Rex'olution, and the grandfather, James JjuII. ha\ing served in the war of i8ij. William Bull, the father, while not in the war himself, sent four sons. On the maternal side, Joseiih K\le was a soldier of the war of 181J, and is buried in W'ootUand, while his father, who was buried at Massies Creek cemetery, where both Richard and James Bull were buried, was also a soldier of the Revolutionary war. It is also worthy of notice that the son of our subject, Charles L. P>ull, is captain of the Xenia company. Ohio National Guard, which he was instrumental in raising and organizing. Mr. JUill has always been a strong Republican and has twice been the candidate of his party for county sheriff. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian church. He is straightforward in all his dealings, reliable in all life's relations and has manv friends beyond fireene county as well as within its borders.

Daniel H. Braai

Daniel H. Beam, deceased, was for many years a leading and representative citizen of Caesarscreek township, wdiere his birth occurred on the 2nd of February, 1833. his parents being Daniel and Anna (Haines) Beam. The fatlier was bijrn in Penns_\l\'ania and the mother in Augusta county, Virginia, where their marriage was celebrated.

They became residents of Caesarscreek township, settling near the stream which gives the townshi]) its name, and there they remained thrtiughout the residue of their days, the father carrying on agricultural pursuits. In their family were seven children, but Mrs. Jane St. Jojni is the onlv one now living. Daniel H. was the fifth in order of liirth. 'I'he otiiers were: William. .Silas, John. .Mary and Julia, all of whom died with typhoid fever in 184C. as did the father, the si.x deaths occurring within five weeks. The mother long survived her husband, ])assing away in 1882 at the age of eighty-one years.

Daniel H. Beam, whose name introduces this record, liad such educational privileges as the common schools of that day afforded and at the early age of thirteen years the burden of the responsiljilit\- of the care of the tamily devolved upon him, owing to his father's death. Throughout his entire life he carried on agricultural pursuits and was a progressive and enterprising farmer, whose well directed ettorts returned to him a good income. He became quite well-to-do, owning three hundred and fifty acres of land at the time of his death.

On the 21st of Decenilier, 1834. Mr, f-Seam was united in marriage to Miss Susan Keiter, who was born in Caesarscreek township, and was a daughter of Frederick and Mary (Weaver) Keiter, l)oth of whom were natives of Hampshire county, \*irginia, where their marriage was celebrated. They came to Greene county, Ohio, taking up their abode on the Wilmington pike in Caesarscreek township, where they spent their remaining days, Mr. Keiter passing away August 10, 1870. at the age of seventy-five years, while his wife died December 18', 1876. also at the age of seventy-five. Both were devoted members of the Baptist church and took a very active part in reHgir)iis work. In tlieir family were twelve children : Elizabeth. Harrison and John, all now deceased: Marv. the wife of B. Middleton of Iowa: Margaret, the wife of Elisha Bales of Silvercreek township ; Xancy, deceased : Mrs. Beam: George, of New Jasper township: Jane, the wife of Joseph Buckwalter of Cedarcreek township; James and Edward. twins, the former in Arkansas, and the latter in Clinton county. Ohio: and Sarah, the wife of Asa Haines of Caesarscreek township.

Bv their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Beam became the parents of eleven children, but their first born died in infancy. W'iJliam, the second, resides in CHnton county. (!)hii}. He married Sarah Peacemaker and they ha\e two children. Clyde and Jennie. H. .\iva. bcirn Augu.st u. 1858, was educated in common schools and resides on the home farm. Emma is the wife of Charles Hurley of Sugarcreek township and has one child, Leona. Addie died at the age of eight years- Luretta is the wife of Thomas Boyd of Spring \'alley township and has three children. Marv. Ruth and Samuel. Frank, of Clinton count\'. married Elizabeth Johnson and has five chiklren, Paul, Edith. Howard, Alva and Flora. Mary is the wife of Frank Woods of this county and has four children. Opal. Beam, and Clarence and Clark, twins. Frederick died in childhood. Albert Dean, born March 2, 1873, resides on the home farm and is now .serving as justice of the peace of Caesarscreek township, being the youngest man to liold that office in the countv. F'lora is tlie wife of Clarence McKay of Clinton county. Oliici. and has two children. .\lbert and Eva.

September 2j. 1893, at the age of sixty years. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church, took an active part in its work and served as steward. His wife is also identified with the same denomination. In politics he was a Republican and was ever If.yal and true to tlie principles in which he believed. He was widely known for his unswerving integrity and strong purpose, for his fidelity to the duties of home and citizenship, and wherever known he was held in high esteem.

Like his lather, Albert D. Beam is a Rejiublican and in the year 1900 was elected justice of the peace so that he is now serving ill that office and in the prompt and faithful discharge of his duties he has won high commendation. He is also active in religious work and is serving as trustee of the ]\Iethodist Episcopal church. Having received a good practical educatior h< successfully engaged in teaching school for six years, and he is a well known and highly esteemed young man. In connection with his brother Aha he is now operating the home farm, which comprises four hundred acres of valuable land. The house was erected in 1878 by their father and is a large and attracti\e residence. They are extensively engaged in stock-raising and dealing. The family needs no introduction to the readers of this volume, for through many years it has been a prominent one and those who bear the name ever sustain the family reputation for allegiance to all that is honorable and upright.

Edgar Addison Story

resentalive of that class of citizens wliu, while ail\ancin.<( indixiilual success, also promote the pul)lic welfare. He was born in Jefferson township, (ireene county, about one mile southeast of the village in which he makes his home, the date of liis birth being May i6, 1857. His parents were Fienrv and Ann Eliza (Brown) Story. The father was burn in Jefferson townshi]), .\ugust 1835. and died of iieart disease the 1st of March, 1898. His parents were Alfred and Elizal>eth Story, natives of Virginia, whence they came to Ohio in the year 1835. arriving in Greene county in the month of August, after an overland trip. They settled in the southeastern part of Jefferson townhi]) near where nur subject now resides. The grandfather purchased two hundred acres of timber land for fifty cents per acre and at once began to dear away the meadows and plant the fields. It was an arduous task to cut down all of the trees and prepare the land for cultivation and so dense was the forest that he even had to fell some trees Ix?- fore there was space enough in which to build a cabin home. He erected what is called a double log house and upon the farm which he there develo])ed spent his remaining days, being one of the substantial and respected agriculturists of the community. Both he and his wife were devoted memjjers of the Methodist Episcopal church, their religious belief forming part of their daily lives and molding their relations with their fellow men. In the early days Alfred Story was a Democrat in his ixilitical views, but just prior to the Civil war when the Democracy largely favored secession he joined the ranks of the Republican party which ^stood as the defender of the Union. In his family were ten children, seven sons and three daughters.

Henry Story, the father of our subject, was the youngest of the family that reached mature years. His birth occurred a few days after the arrival of his parents in this county, and here he spent his entire life. The children all died under the age of twenty-six years, with the exception of Robert, who was the eldest of the family, and Henry. The former died in Greenfield, Oliio, in March, 1896. In the common schools of Jefferson township Henry Story pursued his education, although his privileges in that respect were somewhat limited, as his services were needed uj^on the home farm, he being there employed until his marriage. On tlie 2d of June, J 856, he was joined in wedlock to Miss .\nn Eliza I5rown, and unto them were btirn five children : ICdgar .\.. whose name introduces this review ; Walter G., who for fourteen years has been in the employ of the Methodist Book Concern in Bellevuc, Kentucky; William .\.. who is a l)iiokkee]>er in the employ of tlie Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; Elmer E., a school teacher, having for eight years liad charge of the children's department of the Greene County Infirmary ; and Clara Roberta, who married Harry Wilson, an engineer on the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad, now a part of the Panhandle system, residing in Lancaster, Ohio. When the father of our subject was married the grandfather gave him a small tract of land and upon it he began his domestic life, adding to it as the years passed until at one time he owned one hundred and eighteen acres. This he cultivated and improved until after the inauguration of the Civil war, when he could no longer content himself at home, his country being endangered. Accordingly in August, 1 86 1, he enlisted at Xenia, Ohio, in Company A. Xinety-fourtli Oliio Infantry, as a private, to serve thmusjliout tlie entire year, or for three years. In 1864 he was honorably discliarged in Columbus, having faithfully aided the Union troops through three years. He then returned to his home and remained up<in the old home plr.ce until 1873, when he sold that property and purchased another farm that is now owned l)v G. X. Perrill. This he oj)- erated until 1891, when he sold his land and remo\ed to Lancaster. Ohio, which was his place of residence until September. 1896. At that date he came to Boweisville, where he spent the residue of his day?, passing away on the 1st of March, 1898. In politics he was a Republican, and had served as trustee and in other township offices. An earnest Christian man. he was a very active and influential member of the IMetli odist Episcopal church and had filled many of its offices. His widow still survives him and is living in Bowersville at the age of sixty-five years. She was the daughter of William G. and Elizabeth Brown, natives of Virginia, where Mr. Story was also born. Her fatlier and his family came to Clinton, Ohio, about 1838. and the fcillnwing spring took up their alx)de in Jefferson township, where Mr. and Mrs. Brown remained until the\- were called to their final rest, the former passing away in 1884. at the age of eighty-two years, while his wife died in 1862. at the age of sixty-one years.

Air. Story, whose name forms the caption of this record, pursued his studies in the district schools of Jefferson township, until he had mastered the common branches lit Ivnglish learning and in 1875 he matriculated in the Western Uni\ersity at Delaware, Ohio, where he remained for a year. He then returned home, living with his parents until 1880. when he made prep aration for a himie of his own by marriage, the lady of his choice being Anna S. Wilson, one of the native daugiiters of Jefferson township. Her parents, David L. and ]\Iahala (Aldridge) \\'ilson, both died in the \-illage of Bowersville. The home of our sul)ject and his wife have been blessed with si.x children : Fred Rosebrook, Jessie, Audra. Paul and Harry, all of whom are under the parental roof, and one child now" deceased.

In the fall of 1875 Edgar Addison Story began learning the carpenter's trade and has followed it continuously since, being now actively associated with buikling interests in Bowersville. He has erected a number of houses here and also a business block in tlie town, and deals extensively in real estate. He buys land on which he erects a residence, then sells the property. In this way he has contributed to the improvement of the village as well as to his individual success. In politics he is a Republican, and at the time of the incorporation of Bowersville, he was elected its clerk, which position he has since filled. A member of the Odd Fellows' Society, he has three times filled all of its offices. His wife belongs to the Methodist Protestant church, and both are widely and favorably known in the community. Mr. Story belongs to one of the oldest pioneer families of the county. Tw(_i-thirds of a century ago his grandfatlier became identified with the work of progress and improvement here, and this work is now carried on by our sul)iect. who is known as a relial)le and honorable business man. having a good kn<iwledge of the \()cation which he has chosen as a life work and living faithfullv up to the terms of his contract.

Clint F. Logan, who is filling the position of city clerk in Xenia and is a popular resident of this place, was born in Poland. Ohio. April 26, 1849. ^he family is of Scotch-Irish descent and the paternal grandfather of our subject was born on the iMiierald Isle. Init \\hen a young boy he left that land and. w ith an older sister and her husband, took passage on a westward bound sailing vessel, from which he landed on American shores. His l>ri)ther-in-la\\ then l)ound him nut until he became of age, and after he had attained man's estate he followed farming for a lixelihood, making that l)ursuit his chief occupatinn until his death.

His son, William Logan, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia, May 11. 1806, and when he became connected with the l)usiness world he fullnwed contracting on an e.xtensive scale, making a specialty of the construction of large l)uildings, such as courthouses and churches. He gained a wi<le reputation for liis skill and ability along those lines and many important structures in Ohio were erected bv him. He was brought to this state bv his jiarents when only six years of age, the family |r)cating in Polanfl. where he spent many years. He married Miss Mar\- .\nn McKnabb. a daughter of Patrick McKnabb. who was l)orn in Scotland and died in the L'nited States. The father of our suliject departed this life in t8qo and the mother jjassed away the following year. In their family were ten children, of whom fi\'e are still lix'ing.

Born and reared in Poland, Ohio, Mr. Logan of this review there acquired his education, and being anxious to earn his own livelihood he accepted a clerkship in a hardware store in Youngstown, Ohio. He afterward worked for the Illinois Central Railroad Company, remaining in that eiuploy until 1869, when he became connected with the Xew York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad Company as telegra])h operator at i iubbard, Ohio. .After a year, however, he turned his attention to the coal business in Kentucky, where he remained for three years, and in 1877 he took u\> his abode in Xenia, Ohio, where he has remained since. He engaged in the iilumbing business as a member of the firm of Karons & Logan, a partnership which exi.sted until 1891. when Mr. Logan was elected city clerk on the Republican ticket. He is still serving in that capacitv and bis course has been one which has gained for him high commendation. He was also tendered the position of secretary of the Woodland cemetery by the board of directors and accejjted it. and he is likewise secretary of the workhouse.

Mr. Logan was united in marriage to Miss Am1>er R. Barnes, a daughter of Henrv Barnes, of Xenia. who was a ])roiuinent and influential citizen. He served for four years as county treasurer and four years as sheriff of Greene county. The wedding of Air. and Mrs. L')gan was celebrated X'ovember 18, 1879, and four daughters have been 1x)rn unto them : Mary R., who in June, 1901, became the wife of C. Wharton; Henrietta T. ; Sabra AI. and Elizabeth J. The family are memliers of the Alethodist Episcopal church and have a pleasant and attractive home at X^o. 4. Columbus avenue. Fraternall_\- Air. Logan is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the National Union. In his political affiliations he is a Repub- lican, and warmly endorses the principles of the party. It was nn that ticket that he was chosen to his present position as city clerk, in which capacity he is now capab'y serving, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity.

Ado Xi Toxes

Adoni Jones, a well known farmer of "Spring Valley township, residing on the Cincinnati pike, was born in Colerain township. Hamilton county. Ohio, Xo\'ember _'. 1846. On the ]iaternal side he was of Welsh and (lerman lineage. His parents were William F. and Ann (Heath) Jones, the former born in Butler county. Ohio. March 13. 1809, and the latter in Leicestershire. England. April 12, 1820. ]Mrs. Jones was a maiden of twelve summers when her parents. William and Sarah Heath, crossed the Atlantic to America, taking up their abode in Hamilton county, Ohio, where she became acc|uainted with 'Sir. Jones, their marriage being celebrated in October, 1841. The father of our subject was a cooper by trade and followed that pursuit fi>r some years, but sul)se(|uently abandoned it and purchased a farm in Hamilton county, there spending his remaining days.

Upon the old homestead in that county tlie subject of this review was reared to manhood, assisting in the labors of the fields and meadows during the periods of vacation, w-hile in the winter months he attended the common schools. In 1881 he came to Spring X'alley township and was here married on the 24th of May. of that vear. to Miss Esther Ferguson, the estimable daughter of Edward and Ann SI. (Medskere) Fergiison. Her father was born in Frederick county. \'irginia. June 2, i8og, and when twenty-one years oi age came to Greene county in company with his parents, Sanuiel and Mildred (Garrison) Ferguson. The grandfather of Mrs. Jones. Samuel Ferguson, was a native of Scotland, and at an early date located in Virginia. His wife was of Irish extraction. Mrs. Jones was born and reared in Spring Valley township, and the farm upon which she and her husband are lixing was left t') her 1)\- her aunt Esther, or Hettie. as she was usuall_\- called. She had married Ivy Mendenhall. who died September 20, 1875. leax'ing no children. Mrs. Mendenhall reared a sister of Mrs. Jones. Lucinda C. Ferguson, who became the wife of Thomas Worlev and now resides near ^lound Valley. Kansas. For some time Mrs. Jones made her home with her aunt, and upon the death of the latter inherited the old homestead according to the terms of the will. Mr. Jones has since remodeled the barn, has erected other buildings and lias enclosed the i)lace with a modern iron fence. Neatness and thrift characterize everything about the farm and indicate tlie careful supervision of our subject.

Three children have been born unto Mr. and ]\Irs. Jones: Pearl Anna, who is a student in Jacob's Commercial College in Dayton : Myrtle M. and Iva Luella. The parents are members of the Baptist church at Mercer's Run. and Mr. Jones is serving as one of the deacons. He exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Democratic party. Both he and his wife are held in high esteem throughout the communitv, for their

William C. Clixe

W illiani L. C'line. now deceased, was one of the well known farmers of Bea\ercreek township, his home being near Alplia. He spent almost his entire life there, and his splendid characteristics wmi him the respect of all with wiiom he came in contact. He was born in Beavercreek township December 20, 1829, his parents being Adam and Barbara (Herring) Cline. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, while his mother's birth occurred in Germany. Thc}- became pioneer settlers of this county, taking u]) their abode just north of Aljilia 1 m the farm that is now owned by Airs. Cline, the widow of our subject. There they spent their remaining days and were laid to rest in the Bea\ercreek cemeter\-. They held membership in the Reformed church, and died in that faith, the father passing away February 2, 1854, while the mother's death occurred on tlie 7th of May, 1865. at the age of sixt_\'-nine years.

^\'illiam C. Cline pursued his education in the comnK>n schools of his native township and early was drawn to the work of the farm, remaining with his parents until his marriage, which important event in his life occurred on the 3d of August, 1858, the lady of his choice being Miss Xancv Ann Harner, who was torn in Beavercreek township October 12, 1834, and is a daughter of John and Alagdalene ( Haines) Harner. Her father was a native of Bath township, (ireene ccmutv, while her mnther was born in Bea\-ercreek township. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Cline were John and Sarah | Koogler) Harner. Their son. John Harner. pursued his eilucation in Uath township, and for a time resided in that locality, but after his marriage remo\ed to Beavercreek township, where he spent several years. He afterward resided for several years near the village of Bellbrook, Ohio, and the last few years of his life were passed in Beavercreek township. Both he and his wife were laid to rest in Beavercreek cemetery. His death occurred on the 6th of April, 1873, when he was si.xty-seven years of age, while his wife was called tu her final hunie on the <>\h of June, 1876, at the age of si.xty-eight years.

Cnto Mr. and Mrs. Harner were born IweKe children, of whom six are now living: !~;imi)n, who resides in Michigan; John, who makes his home near Xenia; Calvin, who is also li\ing in Michigan; Mrs. Margaret Wolf, who makes her home in Bath township; Xancy, the widow of William C. Cline; and Miss Catherine Harner,. who resides with her sister, Mrs. Cline. The parents were consistent Christian people, holding memljershi]) with the Reformed church, and Mr. Harner was a Republican in his political views. One of the brothers of Mrs. Cline, \\'illiani Harner, was a member of the One Hundred and Tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, becoming an officer in that division of the army. He proved a li)yal soldier, and at length he laid down his life on the altar of his country, being killed in the battle of the Wilderness.

maineil tMr a miniljer of vears. and in iSbS tliey took up their alxjde in the village, Avhere Mr. Cline lived a retired life throughout his remaining days. He had purchased a nice home in Alpha and there he enjoj-ed a well earned rest. For a numl:>er of years lie was actively associated with agriculturil pursuits and through his careful management and unfailing diligence he won a competence which enabled him to put aside business cares. The home of Mr. and ]\Irs. Cline was blessed with the following named children : Lina, who married Horace Ankenex' anrl has seven children, Florence, Samuel. Alfred, Elizabeth, \\'illiam M., Herman C. and Rachel H. ; Jessie, the deceased wife of Lewis Ankeney, by whom she had six children, Fred C, William Nelson, John Blaine, Catherine, Lewis and Jessie L. ; ^Liggie, the wife of Thomas Lehman, a resident of Dayton. Ohio, by whom she has three children, Jonathan Cline, Honora and Thomas C. : \\ illiam. who resides with his mnther and married Miss Flora Routzong; Maud, also at home: and John, who has departed this life.

At the time of his death Mr. Cline about li\e hundred acres of valuable land. He was very successful in business affairs and was thus enabled to leave his family in comfortable circumstances. He died October fi. 1875. when more than se\- enty-hve years of age, his birth having occurred December 20, 1829. He was then laid to rest in Reaver cemetery. Tn politics he had been a Republican, and had ever lieen an upright, honorable man who enjoyed in a high measure the warm regard of his friends. The estate is still owned l>y Mrs. Cline. who capably superintends her business affairs. She is a member of the Reformed church and is widely and favorably known in Greene county. The life record of Mr. Cline proves that success is not a matter of genius, but can be won through earnest and indefatigable eiifort. His example is one well worthy of emulation and his life record well deserves a place upon the pages of the history of his native county.

James L. Raxey

After years of activity and honorable connection with agricultural interests James L. Raney retired to private life and took up his abode in Xenia, where his last days were passed. He was one of a family of ten children born unto James and Martha (Siler) Rane_\-. His birth occurred in \'irginia, but when only a year okl he was brought by his parents to Greene county, Ohio, the family settling near Cedarville. where the father died. In his vouth our subject worked in the fields through the summer months and in the winter season attended school. His childhood was passed on the home farm, and after he had completed his education he engaged in teaching school, a profession which he followed for two and one-half vears after his marriage. He then turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and in addition to the cultivation of the croiis best adapted to the climate he engaged in raising stock. In all his business undertakings he was enterprising and progressive, and he also possessed strong resolution and untiring energy, which enabled him to carry forward to successful completion whate\er he commenced. In

1892 his health hegan to fail, and ha\ing acquired considerable means he purchased property in Xenia and renioxed to this city, where he lived in retirement until called to his t'mal rest.

Mr. Raney married Miss Mary J. Mc- Coy, a daughter of Robert and Xancy (Davis) McCoy. Mr. McCoy learned the carpenter's trade in early life and throughout the years of his manhood followed it as a source of income. He died about i860. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Kaney was blessed with two children, who are yet living - William E. and Anna B., and they also lost four children, one of whom, Joseph H., died at the age of eigiiteen years. The two will) still sur\i\-e are yet at liome with the mother in a pleasant residence at Xu. 331 East Market street. Mrs. Raney has in her possession an old chair w hicii she jirizes \ery highly, it having jjclonged U> her grandfather, to whom it was gi\en Ijy W'hitelaw Reid's mother. Mr. Raney was a meni])er of the Presbyterian clmrch, to which his family also belongs. He was called to his final rest August 9, 1900. His life was ever upright and honorable. He had served as an elder in his church fi>r many years and had taken an active interest in all that tended to promote the welfare of his CDmnumit}- along material, social, intellectual and moral lines. In politics he was a Republican and as ev^ry "^'-ue American citi7en should do kept well info'^med on the (juestions and issues of the (hn-, but he ne\'er sought or desired oflice. Throughout the years of his manh(jod he was true to the principles that tend to develop an upright character. Men of sterling worth recognized in him a kindred spirit and he enjoyed uniform regard by reason of his fidelity to Christian principles.

Edward M. Smith

Edward M. Smith is one of the most popular and widelx' known citizens of Xenia. For many years he stood as a defender of tlie rights and liberties of his fellow townsmen, both as a member of the police force and as chief of ])olice. Energetic, prompt and notably reliable in the discharge of his duty, he proved a most capable officer, winning the commendation of all law aljicling citizens.

He is one of Xenia's native sons, his birth having occurred on the 3d of June, 1S59, his parents ])eing .\dam L. and Sarah (Cano) Sniiili. The father was a native of I'.dinburgh. Scotland, and after ac(|uiring his education there learned the painter's trade. When he had reached the age of nineteen he determined to trv his fortune in .\merica, and crossing the Atlantic took up his abode in Clifton, Ohio, where he followed his chosen occupation for a number of years, after which he remoxed to .Xenia, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1899. His wife passed away in i<)Oi. They were the parents of nine children.

Cnder the parental roof the subject of this re\iew s|)ent the clavs of his boyhood and you.th, and in the common and high schools pursued his education. He learned tiie molder's trade, which he followed for se\'eral years, and then became a member of the ]iolice force of the cit\', acting in that capacity for fourteen years, when his faithfulness and abilitv won him promotion to the rank of chief of police. At that time he was presented with a handsome gold star, about the size of a silver dollar and artistically engra\'ed with the letters "E. AI. S." and "Presented by the citizens of

Xenia. .May 20, 1898." In the center of the star is a large beautiful diamond, pure wliite. and weighing more than a caret. This was given to him in recognitinn of his faithful service as an officer and was also a tribute to liis personal worth and popularity from friends who had known him long and intimateh' and respected him for his sterling worth and repoiced in iiis advancement.

Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Mary Crumbaugli. a daugliter of Samuel Crumbaugh, and unto them have been born the following children : Ferol Erma, Leon, Bernice. Mary and Ruth. Mr. Smith is a member of the Baptist churcli. his wife of the Methodist Episcopal cliurch, and his children all belong to the Presl)yterian church. In his political views Mr. Smith is a stalwart Republican and takes a deep interest in the growth and success of his party. He belongs to Xenia Lodge, Xo. 49, E. &- -N. M. : Xenia Chapter. Xo. 36, R. A. M.; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is regarded as a valued representative of these organizations. His loyalty in citizenship, his fidelity to public duty, his reliability and his sterling worth make him one of the esteemed and valued citizens of Xenia.

As a distinguished member of the bar, as an honored veteran of the Civil war, and as a judge on the bench, Thomas E. Scroggy is so well known that he needs no introduction to the readers of this \-olume. His career has ever conferred honor and dignity upon the profession and civic organizations with which he has been associated, and there is in him a weight of character, a native sagacity, a far-seeing judgment and a fidelity of purpose that command the respect of all.

The Judge was born in AN'arren county, Ohio, on the 18th of March, 1843, and is a son of John and Lucy ( Xorthrup) Scroggy, the former a native of X"ew Jersey and the latter of Connecticut. The father was born February 5, 1780, and in earlv life learned the miller's trade, working both as miller and millwright in connection with agricultural i)ursuits. Emigrating westward he took up his aljode in Alount Holly, Ohio, ^vhere he opei^ated a sawmill for a number of years. Subsequently he removed to Canbytown, Ohio, where he built a mill, conducting it for some time. He afterward became a resident of Harveys])urg. Warren county, and it was there that our subject was I)om. John Scroggy was twice married, and by each union had eight children, but none are li\ing in Cireene county with the exception of the Judge. The father died on his farm, near Harveysburg, at the age of seventy-seven years, and the mother passed away while visiting her son. Judge Scroggy, in Xenia, in 1872, when sixty-six years of age.

In the schools of Harveysburg the Judge obtained his early education and when a boy of fourteen years Ijegan learning the carriage-maker's trade. He was eighteen years of age when the Civil war was inaugurated. Aroused by a spirit of patriotism, he offered his services to the govenunent in Mav, 1861, responding to the first call for seventhfive thousand volunteers. He became a member of Company B, Twelfth Ohio Inc/.S^,i2Pc^frtn^^Y' fanti"}', l>ut wheii the time came to lie mustered into the United States ser\-ice he was rejected on account of liis youth. There liaving; been forty-nine volunteers in excess of the quota the older and larger men were accepted. In July, however, he again enlisted and became a member of Companv H, Thirty-ninth Ohio Infantry, being mustered in at Camp Dennison, near Milford. The regiment was assigned to guard the North Missouri Railroad, being stationed at Mexico, Macon City and Utica, Missouri. From Utica the Union troops were ordered to the relief of Mulligan, but when within six miles of Le.xington that commander surrendered to Genera! Price. The Confederates - a force of six thousand men - then crossed the Missouri river and the regiment was almost captured, but managed to escape and went into camp near sundown on Prospect Heights, from which point they could see the Confederate flag floating over Lexington, and thus knew that Colonel Mulligan had surrendered his post. About i o'clock at night, having been aroused by the rebel advance, they started io Liberty, where they remained until the afternoon of the following day. In the meantime. General Sturgis sent to Kansas City for transports, and as the Confederates were in pursuit, the troops with whom Judge Scroggy was connectetl went from Liberty to Liberty Landing, a distance of four miles, which they made in double-quick time, throwing awav all their baggage except the knapsacks ami their personal belongings, even to the cooking utensils. Thev were met by transports at Liberty Landing and when they had proceeded up the Missouri ri\-er for a distance of a mile and a half, the advance Confederate troops could be seen distinctly at the landing. From Kansas City they pToceetled to Springfield, Missouri, and on to Sedalia and Syracuse, guarding the Missouri Pacific Railroad at its western terminus. They spent the winter at the latter point aiiid in the spring pn.iceeded to St. Louis and thence to Commerce, down the Mississippi river and on to New Madrid, where the Judge took part in his first regular engagement. He also participated in the capture of prisoners at Island No. lo, and from there went tO' Fort Pillow and on tO' Pittsburg Landing by transports on the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers. Proceeding to Corinth witii his command he participated in the siege of the city and the Thirty-ninth Oliio was the first regiment to enter the works there. On to Booneville and to Caimp Clear Creek, from there to luka. Alississippi, w4iere the rebel forces under General Price came upon them so that the\- fell back to Corinth, such was their next move. Under General Rosecrans thev marched back to luka. where they met and defeated the Confederate forces in battle. Later the Thirty-ninth Ohio participated in the battle of Corinth, facing the desperate charge of the Confederates under Colonel Rogers of the Second Texas on Fort Robinett. Judge Scroggy participated in every engagement in which the Thirty-ninth Ohio, took part until the 4th of July, 1864, when, in an assault on the rebel fortifications at Nicojack Creek, he was shot through the right lung. For three months afterward he lay in the hospital at ]\Iarietta, Georgia, and then started northward, but had to remain for a time in the hospital at Nashville. He had forty-two pieces of bone taken from his Ijody. His brother was summoned to what all supposed would be the death-bed of tlie Judge. It was found practfcable, however, to remove him to his home, but for six months tliereatter lie was confined to his l)e(l. After being able to lea\e hi>me he received his discharge and was mnstered out at Camp Dennison.

When he had somewhat reco\ered from his injuries Mr. Scroggy secured a clerkship in a dry-goods store in his home town of Harveysburg. In June. 1865. he arrived in Xenia, where he engaged in the grocery business, which he conducted until January, 1866. He then entered into partnership with his father-in-law in the millinery business and was thus engaged until 1S71. In the meantime he read law under the direction of Hugh Carey and Judge C. C. Shearer, then constituting the firm of Carey & Shearer. While a law student he was elected to the office of justice of the peace of Xenia township in 1869, and served in that capacity for three years. On the 8th of September, 1871, he was admitted to the bar and at once entered upon practice, since Avhich time he has given his attention to his legal work, being an active practitioner until 1 89 1, when he was elected judge of the court of common pleas. His diligence .and energy in the preparation of his cases, as well as the earnestness, tenacity and courage with which he defended the right as he understi)oil it. challenged the highest admiration of his associates. He invariably sought to present his argT.nTient in the strong, clear light of common reason and sound, Jogical principles. His record on the bench has been in harmony with his record as a man and a lawyer, his decisions being strictly fair and impartial, and his course being such as to uphold the dignity of his profession. He has ne\er been a politician in the sense of office-seeking, although he has served for three terms as city clerk and for three terms as city solicitor.

In January. 1866, the Judge was married to Steela Ledbetter, a daughter of Robinson and Keziah Le(ll)etter. They became the parents of one son. Earl, who died at the age of ten months, and Mrs. Scroggy died December 14. 1887. On the 4th of February. 1892. the Judge wedded Mary Bloom, of Xenia. a daughter of Wendell and Margaret Blnom. and in this citv they have a very pleasant and attractive home, whose doors always stand hospitably open for the reception of their many friends. Fraternally the Judge is connected with Xenia Lodge, Xo. 49, F. & A. M. : Xenia Chapter. Xo. 36, R. A. M., and to the Council, having been identified with the order since 1866. He likewise belongs to the Grand Army Post of Xenia, of which he is a charter member, and of the Union \'eteran Legion, and the Xenia Lodge of Elks, and is an honoran,- member of the Juni(jr Order of American Mechanics, He has traveled quite extensively in Euroi)e and in the United States from coast to coast. He has ever occupied a prominent position in the foremost rank of the legal practitioners of the Buckeye state. His life has been nne of untiring acti\ ity. and has been crowned with a high degree of success, yet he is not less esteemed as a citizen than as a lawyer, and his kindly impulses and charming cordiality of manner have rendered him exceedingly jxipular among all classes. The favorable judginent which the world passed upon him in his early years has ne\er been set aside nor in any degree modified. It has, on the contrary, been emphasized by his careful conduct of im])ortant litigation, his candor and fairness in the presentation of cases, his zeal and earnestness as an advocate, and the generous commendation he has received from his con-

One of the residents of Cedarville, numbered among the nati\e citizens of that place, is W'ilham Harvey Owens, whose birth tliere occurred on the 7th of April, 1848. He is a son of Henry and Eleanor Jane (Crawford) Owens. The father was a native of \'irginia, born near W'incliester, who when a voung man came to Ohio, settling in Greene county near Cedarville, where he followed the blacksmith's trade which he had previously learned. He continued his work in the smithy until 1859, when he removed to a farm in Cedarville township, thereon making his home until his death. He devoted his energies to the tilling of the soil and to the raising of stock, and his place, which was located about a mile and a half south of Cedarville on the Jamestown pike, became one of the well improved properties of the locality. Mr. Owens ser\-ed as a member of the school linard fur a number of years, and was a citizen deeply interested in the general welfare. He voted with the Republican party, and in his religious faith was a Methodist, and for a number of years served as steward of the church to which he belonged, passed away in 1900, at the advanced age of eighty-five years, and thus a long, useful and honorable career was ended. His wife passed away upon the old home farm seven vears -ago. She was born near Cul- ])eper. Virginia, and both are liuried in Cedar\ille township. In their family were twelve children, seven are yet living upon the old home ]jlace, the subject of this review being the eldest. The others are : Martha, Thomas, Charles, Marietta, Calvin and Reid. Those who have passed away all died in early life.

At the usual age William H. Owens became a student in the public schools in" Cedar\ille. He remained upon his father's farm until about twenty years of age and during that time assisted in the work of lield and meadow, but just before he attained his majority he began learning the blacksmith's trade in Cedarville and has since followed that pursuit in this town. He is an industrious and energetic workman and his capable and honorable dealings have secured to him success in his undertakings. As a companion and helpmate upon life's journey Mr. Owens chose Miss Harriet R. Iliff, of Cedarville, a daughter of Wesley Iliff, who was a lime burner, but is now deceased. The wedding was celebrated on the nth of April, 1876, and the marriage has been blessed with two children, Mabel, who was born in Cedarville tow^nship ; and Harry, who is now a student in the Cedarville College.

Mr. Owens is identified through membership relations with the Methodist church and takes a deep interest in the growth and de\-elopment of this denomination. Fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to the lodge in Cedarville, in which he has filled all the chairs. At the present time he is serving as one of its trustees. He votes with the Republican party and has been honored with a number of local offices. For three terms he has served as a member of the school board, for two terms was a member of the village council and at the present time he is serving as township treasurer, having filled this position for two years. He is well known in the community in which he lias always lived, having a wide circle of friends here.

Charles F. Hagler

Charles F. Hagler resides about four miles southeast of Xenia and is accounted one of the wide-awake, intelligent and progressive farmers of Xenia township. He was born on the old family homestead in this township. July 24. 1856. his parents being William Leonard and Mary L. Hagler, who are represented on another page of this work. Xo event of s])ecial importance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for him in his boyhood and youth. He performed the duties of the school room, enjoyed the pleasures of the play ground and assisted in the work of field and meadow. He remained at home until thirty-two years of age, but prior to this time he operated rented land, and in partnership with his brother, Moses A. Hagler, he ])urchased one hundred acres and afterward an additional tract of one hundred and eighteen acres. Eventually they dissolved ])artnership. our subject taking the last tract i)urchased.

On the jth of .\pril, 1887. Mr. Hagler chose as a companion and helpmate on lifes journey Miss Jennie Crawford, a daughter of Robert and Jane (Cherry) Crawford. Her father was born in Comity Tyrone, Ireland, and was a son of James and .\ancy (Harper) Crawford, the t\)rmer also a native of the northern section of the Emerald Isle, while the mother was of Scotch lineage. They had sailed from L<mdonderry in an old man of war called John Bushman and commanded by Captain Ward. After a voyage of five weeks, two of which were spent upon a sandbar off the coast of England, they arrived at Philadelphia, and from there made an overland trip with a wagon and six horses to Pittsburg, proceeding thence down the Ohio river by lx)at to Cincinnati and by wagon across the state to Xenia. In the family were six children, but only two are now living. Alexander and Harper, who arc residents of Xenia. Robert Crawford, the fither of Mrs. Hagler. died January 30, I^02^ at the age of seventy years, and his wife passed away Xovember 30. 1891. at the age of seventy-two years, the remains of both being interred in Xenia cemetery. In their family were five children : Elizabeth, whf) resides in Washington. Ohio: James .\ndrew. also a resident of Washington ; Mrs. Hagler: Delia, the wife of J. H. Lackey, of Jamestown : and Emma, who died April 25, 1873, at the age of fifteen years. The parents were both members of the I'nited Presbyterian church, and Mr. Crawford was a stanch Republican and held the office of township trustee for a number of years.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Hagler was blessed with four children, but two of the number died in infancy. Those still living are Mary Jane and Charles Crawford. After their marriage they removed to their present home, and Mr. Hagler has made many substantial ini])rovenients which ad<l to the value and attractive appearance of the ])lace. In his political views he is a Re- publican. I)ut has never 1)een an aspirant for office. Botli he and his wife are members of the F"irst United Presbyterian church of Xenia, and tliroughout tlie community they have a wide acquaintance, ha\ing long resided here.

John D. Collins

John D. Collins, of Sugarcreek township, was born in \\ arren county, Ohio. December 3, 1863. and is a son of James W. and Martha ( \\hittington ) Collins. His paternal grandfather. Henry Collins, was the first of the family to come to Ohio and located upon the farm where Miami City, a suburb of Dayton, now stands. This was a few years before the Civil war. and soon after the John Brown raid James W. Collins also arrived in Ohio, remaining for a time in Dayton, after which he removed to Warren countv. He was born near Charleston, West Virginia, as was the mother of our subject, his natal day being in October, 183 1. Their marriage was celebrated in West Virginia and thence they came to Ohio. The father remained in Warren county until our subject was about thirteen years of age. when with his family lie removed to Centerville. He always rented land, but is now living retired in the -city of Dayton. His wife passed away when our subject was about eighteen years age. Tn their family were seven children, namely: Richard H.. who married Margaret Allen and died in Centerville: Anna, a resident of Dayton; Franklin L.. Avho married Florence Troen and resides in Montgomery county with his wife and two -children; John D. : Charles, of Dayton, who married Isaphine Schank and resides in

Dayton; Harry C. who wedded Caroline Worth, by whom he has one child and also makes his home in Dayton ; and Eden S., a resident of the same citv.

In the jjublic schools John D. Collins became familiar with the branches of English learning which fit one for life's practical duties. About the time of his mother's death he started out in life on his own account, and for seven years he engaged in cultivating land on shares, making a specialty of the raising of tobacco. This he followed in Montgomery and Warren counties.

On the 7th of June. 1888, Mr. Collins was united in marriage, on the farm on which he now resides, to Miss Alice J. Owens, who was born near Greencastle, Indiana. Decemljer 4. 1867. a daughter of Ira S. and Malinda (Middleton) Owens. She was only about two years of age when her mother died, and afterward her father returned from Indiana to Ohio, going to the home of his mother in Yellow Springs. Mrs. Collins then lived with her grandmother until her father married again. After the marriage of our subject he Ijegan cropping and raising tobacco in different places until he rented the farm upon which he now resides. In i8gi he purchased this pro]5erty. at first becoming owner of forty acres, while later he added to it a tract of thirty acres. He has succeeded in his undertakings, for he had no inheritance or iniluence to aid him, but has had to depend entirely upon his own resources. He has three children : Harry Everett, born May 8, 1892; Bessie O.. born December 23. 1S95; and Hazel C, born March 30. 1897. All were born in the house which is yet their home.

Since casting his lirst presidential vote for Benjamin Harrison in 1888 Mr. Collins has been a stalwart Republican. He and his wife hold membership in the United Brethren church at Beavertown and are people of the highest respectability who enjoy the warm regard of all with whom they have come in contact. I'raternallv he is connected with Oregon Lodge, Xo. 351, K. P., of Dayton. His life has been quietly passed in the faithful jierformance of the duties which have devolved upon him in connection with his business interests.

John Leaman

John Leaman scarcely needs an introduction to the readers of this volume, for through a long period he was numbered among the most ])rominent and progressive merchants of Xenia, and although eleven years have passed since he was called from the scene of earthly activities he is yet remembered for what he accomplished in behalf of the city along lines of progress, development and improvement.

.\ native of Lancaster, rcnnsylvania, Mr. Leaman was born on the 26th of Augu.st, 1815, being the eldest of the six children of Peter and Margaret (Shingle) Leaman. The parents were married in the year 1811 and the father engaged in the manufacture of pottery in the Keystone state. Coming to Greene county, he was a resident of this section of the state for five years and was then called to liis final rest. In the place of his nativity John Leaman. of this review, acquireil his education, and in the year 1836 he arrived in Greene county, being at that time twenty-one years ot age. Soon afterward he became a factor in mercantile circles of Xenia, entering intc^ partnership with John Hivling. They eslablisiied their store on the present site of the Xenia X'ational Bank, and there for many years Mr. Leaman carried on l)usiness; having a large and complete slock, his store was one of the best in the city and he received a \ery liberal patronage, which came to him in recognition of his reasonable prices and honorable dealing.

On March 26. 1845, Mr. Leaman was united in marriage to Miss Joanna Gowily Hi\iing, a daughter of his fomier partner. The lady was lx)m July 22, 181 5. and was one of a family of ele\-en daughters and two sons. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Leaman ha\e 1>een ,lx>rn two children. Martha J. was married October 21. 1869. to Dr. Samuel AL Kelso, who was one of a family of twelve children born unto Benjamin Kelso, of Xoblestown, I'ennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Kelso had si.\ children, three sons and three daughters, four of whom are still living. Sohpia was killed by tiie cars when twenty years old, after having graduated at the high school, and was one of Xenia's cultured young ladies, and Lytle died at the age of two years. Those living are Sara, wife of Rev. E. G. Bailey, of Belle Center, Ohio; J. Leaman, of Xenia: Charles M., of Dayton; and Joanna, at Jionic. Dr. and Mrs. Kelso, together with their family, are members of the hirst United Presbyterian church. They resitle with Mrs. Leaman, and the Doctor is one of Xenia's intluential and leading citizens. In ])o!itics he is a Republican and stanchly ad\-ocates the ])rincii)les of the party, but has never sought or desired office. Sally, the >uni^"ei" daughter of Mrs. Leaman, is now the wife of Rev. A. S. Zerbe, D. D., who is a professor in the Heidelberg Uni- \ersity of Tiffin, Ohio.

Mr. Leaman exercised his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Republican party and was a supporter of the Reformed church, with which hi.s wife is identified. He was a director of the Woodland cemetery, and for forty-one years ser\-ed as its treasurer. He also lielonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and largely assisted in the uplniilding of Xenia along many lines of development and substantial improvement. His cooperation was ne\-er sought in vain in support of any movement or measure for the general good. For more than a half century he continued his residence in Xenia and belonged to that class of typical American citizens who. while advancing indi\-idual success, also contribute to the general progress. His life record was characterized by many sterling qualities that constitute an upright manhood, and he thus enjoyed uniform confidence and good will of those with whom he was associated. He passed away on the 1 6th of October, 1891, at the age of sevent\--six years. His widow^ still survives him and is yet li\ing at their pleasant home. She is a well preser\-ed lady for one of her years, for she has passed the eighty-sex'enth milestone on life's journe)-.

Albert Ankeney

marked and beneficial. He was born in Bea\ercreek townsliip December 15, 1846. His father. Samuel Ankenev, was a native of Maryland, his birth having occurred near Hagerstown, his parents being David and Elizabeth Ankeney, both of whom were natives of Washington county, Maryland, where they were reared and married. In the _\ear 1830 they emigrated westward, locating near South Charleston, Ohio, and in August of that year the grandfather purchased a farm of about two hundred and ten acres near Alpha, which our subject now owns and on which he resides. When it came into his possession a log house constituted the only building, and almost the entire tract was covered with a dense growth of forest trees. David Ankeney was only permitted to enioy his new home for a very short time, as he was called to his final rest on the 2d of Xovember, 1830. He died in his chair while at the supper table, suffering from a paralytic stroke. He was then forty-two years of age and his wife passed away December 23, 1852. at the age of si.xty-two years.

In their family w'ere ten children, including Samuel .\nkeney, who accompanied his ])arents to the west and was married in Greene county to Miss Margaret Gettard, whose birth occurred in Warren county, Ohio. Thev began their domestic life in a log cabin, but eventually built the brick house in which their son Horace is now living. Throughout his entire business career the father carried on agricultural pursuits and his unflagging industry and perseverance were the means of bringing to him creditable and desirable success. Both he and his wife were members of the Reformed church, took an active interest in its work and Mr. Ankeney served as an elder. His political views in early life were in accord with the principles of the Whi,£j party and later he joined the ranks of the Republican party. His death occurred in 1867. when he was fifty-nine years of age. but his wife long- survived him. i)as.sing away in 1898. at the age of eighty-five. Both were buried in the Beaver cemetery. In their family were four children: Mrs. J'lan Trebein: i^lizabcth. the wife of Rev. W. (i. Morehead. D. D.. of Xenia: Albert, of this review ; and Horace, who is a resident nf Greene county and is representing his district in the state legislature.

.\t the usual age Albert Ankeney began his education, attending the district schools of the township, but later his i)reliminary mental training was suiiplemented by a course of study in the Miami Uni\ersity. at Oxford, Ohio, where on the co;ni)lction of a classical course he was graduated in 1868 with the degree of A. B. He then returned home and has since been a prominent and worthy representative of agricultural interests in this county. He follows general farming and stock-raising, making a s]>ecialty of short horn cattle.

On the 5th of November. 1868. Mr. Ankeney was married to Miss .Mice Stoddard, a native of Butler county, Ohio, her parents being Professor O. \. and Eliza (Wheeler) Stoddard. I5otb are now deceased and were buried at W'ooster. Ohio. The marriage of our subject and his wife has been blessed with eight children, four S(jns and four daughters, but three of the number are now deceased. Those still living are Mary B., the wife of Dr. J. L. riiythian. of Newport. Kentucky; Horace ]VIcLain, who married Myrtle Sayre. and

Both Mr. and Mrs. Ankeney are members of the Reformed church and Mr. .\nkeney is serving as one of the elders in the congregation with which he is identified. He withholds his sujjport from no movement or measure wliich is calculated to prove of general good along any lines of progress. He is a generous friend and warm advocate of those who are battling for the right and of principles and policies for the public good. He is recognized by those who know him as a man of most kindly heart, of sterling worth and honor, and pure and incorruptible in all his business and social relations.

Wilson Comiiton is now a retired farmer residing in Sjiring Valley and well does he deserve and merit the rest which he is enjoying. He was Ixjrn about a mile and a (juarter northeast of the village on the 7th of September. 1841. his parents being Henry and Catherine ( M(Kk) Compton. The father was a native of North Carolina, and was seven years of age when he came to (ircenc county with his jiarents. Stephen antl Dina (Millhouse) Compton. They journeyed there with wagons, crossing the mountains which at times were so high that though the sunshine was bright in the hea\ens they could sometimes see rain falling below them because they were above the clouds, and thev could also see the lightning and hear tlie thunder. The grandfatlier settled near where now stands the mill at Xew Burlington, and it was upon the farm there that Henry Compton grew to manhood. In his youth he obtained a good English education in the common schools and later followed farming. For his own convenience he also worked in both wood and iron, having much natural mechanical ingenuity. He was twice married, his tiist union being with Mary Harner, by whom he had three children, all of whom reached mature years, were married and had families of their own. but Martin Compton. of Earlham, Iowa, is the only one now living. By the second marriage there were four children, namelv: Eljer. who died in Spring Valley township; Amos M., who resides near the Richland church; and Cynthia, the widow of James Daugherty and a resident of Xenia. For some years after his marriage Henry Compton resided upon his father's land and then purchased one hundred acres, to which he afterward added until he owned more than two hundred acres in the homestead. He owned in all about four huntlred and seventy-five acres in Greene county and six hundred acres in Fayette count}', Ohio. His first tract was in the midst of the forest and was covered with a dense growth of trees, but he cleared and improved the land and transformed it into a good farm, thereon spending his remaining days. He passed away in iS8o. and the mother of our subject died about ten years later. His political support was given to the Whig party, and upon its dissolution he joined the ranks of the new Republican party, but was never an seeker, although ever a loyal and progressive citizen. He was a birthright member of the Society of Friends, and at one time his wife belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church.

Under the parental roof Wilson Compton was reared to manhood and in the schools of the neighborhood acc|uired his education. He was married, January lo, 1867, to Miss Rachel A. Gaddis, who was born near Harveysburg, Clinton county. Ohio, her parents being Allen and Ann (Mershon) Gaddis. the former a native of Fayette county. Pennsylvania, and the latter of Kentucky. With their respective parents they arrived in Ohio in childhood and were married in Kenton. They were both of the Baptist faith and enjoyed the high regard of all with whom the_\- came in contact. Mrs. Compton was reared to womanhood in Clinton county, and there acquired her education. By her marriage she has become the mother of two children. Rosa G., the elder, married F. B. Smith, of Spring ^/alley. and has one daughter, Rachel Smith, who was born in Spring Valley July 27, 1893. Birdie, the younger daughter, is still at home.

Mr. Compton inherited the old homestead of two hundred and two acres and made that his home for some years. Man}' improvements he placed upon it, and his labors resulted in securing excellent harvests. He also increased the boundaries of the farm by adding to it a tract of thirtyfive acres. For many years he continued an active factor in agricultural circles, but is now living a retired life. In 1889 he purchased his present home. Oakhill, where he has made many improvements and has a very fine residence. Upon the place are two fish- ponds, which he has stocked with fish, one with carp and the other with bass.

Ill his political views Mr. Conipton is a Republican and cast his first presidential vote for Lincoln in 18O4. In 1890 he served as real estate appraiser in Spring Valley townshij). but has never been an office seeker. His life has been characterized by principles of upright manhood, and throughout the county of his nativity he has a wide acquaintance and many warm friends, who esteeiu him highly for his genuine worth.

Ebexezer C. Fleming

If the history of this gentleman was to be read only by those personally acquainted with him it would be unnecessary to speak of his character, but in a volume which is to descend to future generations it is but just to give an account of not only his work, but of the salient features o^ an ui)rigln manhood. He made many friends by his straightforward conduct, his kindliness of heart and his interest in e\ery gootl word and work, and it was for this reason that when the news of his death spread through Xenia it was met with expressions of regret from all with whom he had ci»me in contact. To know Ebenezer C. Fleming was to honor and respect him. He had a very wide acquaintance, not only in (ireene. but in adjoining counties as well, and was widely recognized as one of the leading merchants of this portion of Ohio. He achieved success in business, but his claim to respect is based upon the enduring qualities of character and the manner in which he adhered to an honorable career from the time of his settlement here until he was laid to rest.