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

In taking up the personal histon- of David E. Beal, -we present to our readers the life record of one who is widelv known in Greene county and who has many friends within its borders. \\'hen a little lad he entered the district schn<i!s near his home in Caesars Creek township, but when ten years of age accompanied his parents on their removal to Jefferson township, where he continued his education, the school, however, being situated across the line in Clinton county. He continued his studies until twenty-one vears of age, being in attendance during the winter months, while in the summer season he aided his father in the work of field and nieadoiw. He was also for three months a student in Professor Smith's private school in Xenia, and a good education well prepared for him for the practical and responsible duties of life. He continued with his parents most O'f the time until his marriage, although after attainiiig his majority he started O'Ut in life on his own account. On the 1 6th of December, 1884, Mr. Beal was united in wedlock to Miss Flora B. Hampton, a native of Jefferson township, and a daughter of Ezekiel and Martha (Birt) Hampton.

the southwest portion of Jefferson township. Here he owns fifty acres of land. After farming for eight years in that place he eaane to Bowers ville in 1897 and accepted the position o-f assistant cashier in the bank and has since served in that capacity, being a leading representatixe of financial interests in the town.

In 1885 Mr. Beal was elected township assessor and filled that jxjsition for three vears. He then retired, but when a year had passed was again elected to that office. He is a. Democrat in politics, stanch and firm in his advocacy oi the party principles, and in 1897 he was elected a member of the city council of Bowersville. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and he is a memil>er O'f the Odd Fellows' society. A popular citizen, in manner he is genial and courteous and wherever known he is held in high esteem for his genuine

Captain Andrew S. Frazer is associated with many of the most prominent and important business interests of Xenia and is the efficient cashier of the Xenia X'ational Bank. He was born in Russellville, Brown cotmty, Ohio, October 15, 1836, and is a son oi John F. and Sarah ( Kelly ) Frazer, the fonner a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Kentucky. The Frazer family is of Highland Scotch origin, and the grandfather oif our subject came from Down, Ireland, to the new world, settling in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, where John F. Frazer was born. The grandfather was a weaver b}' trade and followed that pursuit throughout his entire business life. His son was reared to manhoo<l in Brown county and there learned the trade of tanning, which lie followed in early life. When his son was twehe years old he came to Greene county. Oliio, settling here in 1848. Here he purciiascd an interest in a dry goods establishment in Cedarville. there conducting business for about forty years. He was married in all fi\e times, and was the father of nine children. He passed away in .\ugust, 1890, but the mother of our subject died in lirn-wn cnunty. Oliio. in 1840. Their were Andrew S.. Mrs. M. J. Jackson, of Olena, lllinnis: and James K.. of Sandusky. Ohio.

Captain Fra^er acquired his early education in his native county and afterward continued his studies in Cedarville. pursuing an academic course there. W'lien old enough he entered his father's store and remained with him until 1859. when lie ojjened a merchant's tailoring and clothing business in -connection with Jnhn (iibney of Cedarville. the ]iartnersliip continuing until after the inauguration of the Ci\il war, when both joined the army. When the Captain donned the blue the agreement was that his partner was tf) remain and cf>nduct the business, but after about a year Mr. (jiljney also enlisted. Our subject became a member of Company F. Thirty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on the 24th of July. 1861. and while in the -camp in this state he was made second lieutenant.. Later he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and subse(|uently appointed captain and quartermaster on the staff of General Piatt, who was appointetl liis first colonel. He participated in the engagements at Chapmanville. West X'irginia. Princeton and Fayettexille. and at the last named i)lace was <|uite seriously wounded in the left thigh. In June, 1864. he was

Upon his return home the Captain found his business in a bad condition, owing to the incompetent management of those left in charge, and closed up his store. For three years he was unable to engage in business on account of wounds sustained at the front. In 1866 he was elected county auditor and served in that capacity for about eighteen years. In .\ugusl. 1884. he was appointed cashier of the First Xational Hank of Xenia. then in li(|uidation. and in 1885 he entered the Xenia N'ational Bank as assistant cashier, ser\ing in that capacity for a few months. In January, 1886. howe\er, he was made cashier and has thus been connected with the institution continuously since, its success being largely attributable to his enterprise, capable management and keen discrimination. A man of resourceful business ability, he has extended his aiifairs into many other enterprises. He was director and treasurei" of the Field Cordage Company and also of the Ohio Cordage Company, both of which have ceased to exist. At the present time he is director of the Hooven & Allison Company and director and president of the Buckeye Shoe Manufacturing Ctinipany of Xenia. l-'or alxnit eight years he was treasurer of the Miami Telephone Company, retiring from that office on the ist of January, 1902. lie is also treasurer and director of the Home Building & Savings C(vmpany of Xenia. director of the Little Miami Railroad Company and the Dayton i.\: Westem Railroad.

On the 2ntl of Xovember, 1870, Captain Frazer was united in marriage to Jeimie Mitchell, of Attica. Indiana, who died in October. 1885. leaxing two children: Clar- ence. who is now conducting a shoe store in Xenia; and Katie, the wife nf William A. Cork, of Toronto. Canada, hy whom she has two children : Helen Frazer and Rohert S. In October. 1887, the Cajjtain was again married, his second union being witli Miss Ruby H. Sexton, of Rushville. Indiana. In his fraternal relations the Captain is connected with the Loyal Legion and for several years he served as commander of Cedarville Post. G. A. R. He also belongs to the L'nited Presbyterian church and in pohtics is a Rqiublican, but of recent years has never desired or accepted office.

F. C. Carey, who is successfully carrying on farming in Spring Valley township. was b<:)rn in the village of Ferry. \\'arren county, February 6. i860, a son of Dr. Simeon and Ruth A. (Cornell) Carey. The father engaged in the practice of medicine in Ferry for a short time and then removed to Doods where he carried on the millingbusiness for his fathelr. Joel Carey, who owned the mills there. Later they went to Mount Holly and resided upon a farm belonging to Sylvanus Cornell, the maternal grandfather of our subject. His next removal brought die Doctor with his family to Spring Valley, where he engaged in the grocer\- business, but later established a drug store, and in connection with its conduct resumed the practice of medicine. He spent his remaining days in Spring Valley, where he died in May 19, 1899, his widow, however, still making her home there. Of their three children F. C. Carey is the eldest. Flora Alice is the wife of Dr. S. E. Dyke, of

L'nder the parental roof the son was reared and when nineteen years of age began business on his own account, operating land which belonged tO' his father. As a conipanion and helpmate for the journey of life he chose Miss Viola Thomas, the marriage being celebrated in Lebanon, Warren county, September 23. 188G. The lady was born in that county near Waynesville. her parents being FVank and Sara (Servis) Thomas, the fomier a farmer of Warren county. Three children lia\'e been born of this marriage: Lola Pearl, born in this county, July 10, 1888; Raymond, who died at the age of two' years; snd Alice Ruth, born June 18. 1898. Throughout the greater part of their married life Mr. and l\Irs. Care}- have resided upon a farm and he is an entei^prising and successful agriculturist will I, by his close adherence to modern scientific methods and practical judgment, has secured good crops which bring to him a satisfactory income.

'Sir. Carey is recognized as a leading and prominent representative of the Democratic party in this county, having supported the organization since casting his first presidential vote for Cleveland in 1884. Was elected a trustee of Spring Valle\- township, serving for two successive terms, and received a very flattering vote for he had to overcome the usual Republican majority of one hundred. By a majority of twenty-five he was elected land appraiser in 1900. In 1888 he renaoved tO' Spring Valley, where for four j-ears he was engaged in the boot and shoe business, and while there was elected a member of the ; ity council, receiving every vote cast in his ward with the exception of two - which was certainly liiglily complimentary and indicated liis personal |)o])ularity and the confidence reposed in him by his fellow citizens. For four years he was a member of the central committee of the township, was a member of the executive committee of the county and for one year was its treasurer. He has been a delegate to the state convention in Cleveland, Dayton and Zanesville, and his opinions carry weight in the councils of his party, while his efforts have been effective in augmenting Democratic strength in his county. He is also quite prominent in fraternal circles, belonging to New Burlington Lodge, No. 574, F. & A. M.. and Spring Valley Lcxlge, No. 302, I. O. O. F., in which he has filled all the chairs and is past grand. He is a charter member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics, has lilled all of its offices in the local organizations, is treasurer and also representative to the state lodge. Both he and his wife are identified with the auxiliary and she is at present associate vice council of the Daughters of America. She also belongs to the Christian Church of Owens. Mr. Carey is a charter member of Spring Valley Camp, No. 8480. AI. W. A., and is now venerable consul. Mr. Carey is a typical American citizen, energetic and progressive in business, interested in public affairs, and ha\ing due regard to the social amenities which go to make up so much of the sum of human happiness.

W. L. Miller

Among the younger meuTbers of the legal profession in Nenia is W. L. ]\Iiller, but his years seem to be no bar to his progress as an attornev for alreadv he has won success as a lawyer that many an older practitioner might well en\y. He was l)orn at '1 rel>ein. Greene county, Ohio, .\ugiist 2. iSj2. and is the second son of W. J.^and Sarah E. (Steele) Miller, also natives of Greaie county. James Miller, the grandfather of our subject, was one of three brothers who came to Ohio from the vicinity of Williainsport, Pennsylvania, and located on Beaver creek in this county, thus becoming pioneer settlers of this iX)rtion of the state. James Miller was a cari^enter and farmer and possessetl considerable mechanical ingenuity. His son, William J. ^filler, carried on the business of fanning. He wedded Sarali E. Steele, a native of this county and a representative of one of its pioneer families. They became the jiarents of six children, of whom five are now living. \\'. L.. of this review; Jessie, at home; Clarence O.. who is now employed as a lK)okkeeper but makes his home with his parents; James A. and Elizabeth, who are also at home. By a former marriage the father had one .son. Grant, who now resides at Trel)ein. and is engaged in farming.

\\'. L. Miller continued his education until he had completed the course of the township high scIkkiI and then engaged in teaching in the district schools of his township. He afterwards spent three years as a student in the law office of Little & Spencer, of Nenia. and then l)ecameji member of the senior class in the law department of the Ohio State Uni\ersity. in which he was graduated with the class of 1895, but in December of the previous year he was admitted to the bar. Immediately after his graduation he o])ened an office in Nenia and has since been engaged in the general practice of his profession. He soon demonstrated his abilitv to handle intricate liti-

Mr. Miller served for four years as United States commissioner for the southern district of Ohio. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 49, F. & A. M., and Xeniai Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M. He is also identified with Xenia Lodge, No. 668, B. P. O. E., and is a meniber of Silver Star Lodae No. 668, K. P. He is a member of the Reformed church, and his cooperation is given to many movements and measures for the general good. He is a representative oi a high type of American manhood - resolute, ambitious, determined, and energetic, interested in matters of citizensliip, enjoving the pleasures of social life and alert to business opportunities and a<I\-an-

Paul P. Warner

Paul Petro \\'arner. an enterprising and practical farmer of Bath townsiiip, Greene county, residing in the southern jiart of the township on the Fairfield and Zimmermanville pike, was horn in the village of Fairfield, November 10, 1848, and comes of Dutch ancestry. He is a son of Henr\' and Harriet (Casad) \\'arner. The father was Ijorn near Hagerstown, Marj-Iand, and was a son of George W. and Christina ( Harshman) Warner, both of whom were natives of Maryland. The former was a brickmaker by trade, and in 1829 removed with his family to the state of Ohio, spending one year in Dayton, after which he purchased a farm upon which our subject now resides, then compromising one hundred eigiit and one-half acres of wild land. Tiie only improvement upon the place was an old log cabin, but he at once l>egan to clear and develop the land and soon rich harvests returned to him tlie golden tribute- to his labors. Upon that farm he and his wife spent their remaining days. He built there a large log house, a substantial barn, and is known as one of the progressive agriculturists of the community. His political support was given the Democracy, but the honors or emoluments of office have no attraction for him. He and his wife were buried upon the old PetrO' farm in tiie family burying ground. They had three children : Henry, the father of our subject ; Man', the wife of Samuel Miller : and Catherine, the wife of Paul Petro.

Henry Warner, the father of our sul> ject, was ]j(irn in Alarvland. His education was begun there, but was afterward continued in Bath township, Greene co-unty, Ohio. He worked with bis father until after his marriage, when he rented land for a time and then removed to the village of Fairfield. In 1849, when our subject was onlv al)()ut six mduths old, lie took up his ailjode upon the iil<l homestead. His father had died and he pm-cliased the interest of the other heirs in the prnpert\-. Upon this fami Henry \\'arner spent his remaining clays, devoting his energies to agricultural pursuits in a way that bore to him a good living. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Warner were born ten children, eight of whom reached years of maturity : George, is now living in Fairfield, Ohio: Christina became the wife of John H. Koogler, whose name appears on another page of this volume; Paul Petro, our subject, is the third in oixler of birth ; Henry G., is a resident of Beaver Creek township: Sophia, who became the wife of Samuel Dillinger. resides in Bath township: Mary Alice, who l>ecame the wife of Taylor Gerlaiigh. is now deceased : Elizabeth Jane, the wife of Benjamin Xicliols, resides in Darke county, Ohio; Harriet A., the wife of John W'alch. resides in Bath township. Tiie father of this family died February 24, 1<S94, at the age of eighty-one years, while his wife jiassed away in 1879 at the age of fifty-nine years. Both were interred in the Fairlield cemetery. Mrs. Warner was a meml)er of the Christian church. Mr. Warner was a Democrat in his I'olitical views and both enjoyed the high regard of many friends.

Paul P. Warner, the subject of this review, received his education in the district sch(X)ls near his home, and with the exception of the first six months of his life has always resided upon the old home fami. He early became familiar with the labors of held and meadow, and as the years have passed he has continued to engage in the tilling of the soil, thereby winning a comfortable comi)etence. He was married on the J7th of Xovember. 1884. the ladv of his choice l>eing Miss Mary Catherine Barr. a native of Bath township and a daughter of John and Susan (Miller) Barr. Ixith of whom were natives of Lancaster count}-, Pennsylvania, where they were married. On coming to Greene county. Ohio, thev settled in the southern part of Bath township, wliere they remained until called to their final rest. In their family were twelve children, and with one exception all are vet li\- ing. as follows : Abraham resides near ])ayton. Ohio: Anna, the wife of Mr. Rcknian. resides in Indiana; Susan, now Mrs. Payton. resides in Dayton. Ohio: John is also a resident of Dayton; Hester resides upon the old home place ; Amos is now deceased : David is a resident of Dayton, Ohio; Mary C. is the wife of our subject; Jacob makes his home in Dayton, Ohio ; George is also residing in the latter place: Henry is also a resident of Dayton ; and Mrs. Ella Kluni]) !i\es upon the old home place in this township.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Warner have born five children : John, now deceased ; George; Harriet, who has passed away; Perpi' P. and Susan Ellen. Mr. Warner gives his ])olitical supjxjrt to the Democracy. His wife is connected with the Reformed church. They rx:cu]>y a very pleasant home; in fact. ha\e one of the attractive fami residences (jf the county. It was erected in 1901 and the barn was remodeled in 1899. Mr. Warner carries on general fanning and stiick raising, and everything about his place is kq)t in splendid condition, the fields l)eing well tilled, the buildings in good repair. He is an energetic and persevering business man and one who has well merited his success.

Isaac Evaxs

Isaac Evans is a representative of one of the old pioneer families of Obio. and through almost sixty-five years has been a witness of the growth and u]>l)uilding of Cireene county. He was Ixrn in Spring X'alley township. December 8, 1835, his parents l)eing Robert and Sarah (Coi)podv) I'.vans. His parents were born, reared and marrie<l in South Carolina, the father's birth having occurred Xoveml)er 9, 1797, the mother's .Marcli 13, 1799. Tliey were members of the S(jciety of Friends. They drove across the cmmtry to Ohio, s|)ending one month ui)on the way, the date of their arrival I)eing Octol)cr 24. 1829. Moses Evans, the grandfather of our subject, had previously died in South Carolina, and his widow had married Samuel Speer, with whom she had come to Greene countA" in 1826, settling where our subject now resides. W hen Robert Evans arrived he spent a few days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Speer and then jxirchased four himdred acres of land which now belongs to his grandchildren - the children of Aaron and Margaret (Evans) Crites. Robert Evans had followed milling in South Carolina, and after coming to Ohio he built a saw and grist mill upon his farm. These mills were operated continuously until about 1875, when they were abandoned. In his political views Robert Evans was originally a Whig and later a Republican. He had come to the north because of his opposition to slavery, and when the Republican party ..was formed to oppose the further extension of slavery he at once joined its ranks. Althougfi he did not have a college course he was remarkably skillful in mathematics and had studied surveying in South Carolina. He died November 9. 1868, and his wife passed away June 17, 1871. In their family were fifteen children, nine of .whom reached mature years, while twu are still living - Nanc}', the wife of ]\Iartin Peterson, of this county: and Isaac.

After acquiring his education in the public and private schi3ols and in Bacon's Commercial College in Cincinnati, in \\hich he was graduated in 1857, Isaac Evans became a partner in his father's milling business, with wlhicli he was connected until 1864, when they sold out. He has since been engaged in farming, which he follows in Spring Valley township, meeting- with signal success.

ter of Jonas and Prudence (Smalley) Stump. Six children were born unto them : Frank S., who married Catherine El3erley and lives on a part of the old homestead; Minnie B., the wife of Joseph G. Gest, of Washington Court House, Fayette count}-, by wliom she has one child ; Louie A., the wife of Robert J. Lacey, a, resident of Wilmington, Clinton county; Alta '\l.. the wife of John L. Snipp, of Dayton ; \\'illiam J., of Washington Court House : Charles, a li\er}- man of Xenia, who married Stella Lucas, and has one- child. Mrs. Evans died September 17. 1897, and on the i6th of May, 1900, ^Ir. Evans married Miss Frances Adams, of Montgomery county, Ohio.

In his political views Mr. Evans is a Repulblican, and when age ga\e to him the right of franchise he deposited a ballot in support of Abraham Lincoln for the presidenc\-. He is a charter manber of the JMasonic Lodge of New Burlington, and was made a Mason in Waynesville. He also belongs to Xenia Chapter, No. 36, R. A. ^L. and is true to the tenets of the craft, exemplifying in his life its beneficent spirit. His life has been quietly passed yet has been characterized by fidelity in citizenship, by loyalty to every trust reposed in him, and thus lie stands among those to whom honor and respect are given.

Frank S. Evans

Frank S. Evans is a representative of one of the early families of the county and was born near his present home in Spring- Valley township on the 21st of January, 1 861, Ins parents being Isaac and Kate

'I'he subject of this review spent his lx)ylux-)d days on tlie old home farm and suppletnented his common school education by two years study in the Lebanon Normal Scho«>l. To his father he gave the benefit of his services until he had attained his majority and then started upon an independent business career by working as a farm hand by the month. He was thus employed for a year and then made preparations for having- a home of his own by his marriage to Miss Kate Eberley. of Warren county, the wedding being celebrated on the ist of January. 1884. Tlie lady was born in Lancaster county. Pennsylvania, and when a little maiden of fi\e summers was brought to Ohio bv her parents. Peter and Susan (Kreider) Eberley, who located in Warren county. They, too. were natives of the Kej'stone state, and tiie father died in \\'a:- ren county on the 2nd of November, 189 J, at the age of fifty-five years.

StK)n after his marriage Mr. Evans took U]) his ab<ide ui>>n the place which he yet makes his home, and after renting the laufl for nine years he purchased the pro])erty, comi)rising fifty acres, it being a part of the farm uimhi which his grandfather located or. removing from South Carolina to Ohio. He has built a barn and tobacco shed and has excellent modern improvements upon the ])lace. liis home, however, is one of the (ild landmarks of the county, having been erecte<l by his grandfather. He successfully carries on general farming, and the welltilled fields bring to him the satisfactory returns for his lalj«M-. In his methods he is Tirogres.sivc and enterprising, and his efforts have been crowned with a well-merited

Mr. Evans gives his ix)litical support to the Republican party and proudly cast his first ballot for James G. Blaine in 1884. [r. 1897 he was elected a tnistee of his tov.nship and has been largely instrument;'! in improving this portion of the county by having the hills levele<l down and also in other ways. Fraternally he is connected with the Junior Order of American Mechanics of Spring X'alley and has filled most of its oftices. He is also a charter member of the Modern Wixxlmen Camp and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. During his entire life he has resided in tliis county and therefore has a wide acquaintance among its citizens who freely accord to him the high regard which is ever won bv sterling worth.

The rich lands of (jreene county oflfer excellent o])]x>rtunities to the agricuhurist. anil many men are successfully engaged in the tilling of the soil within its Ixirders. .\mopg this number is Mr. William Mc- Pherson. whose home is on the lower Bell- Im^ik Pike four miles southwest of Xenia. He was born in the city of Xenia. February 111. 1816. his ])arents being John H. and Margaret (Hivling) McPherson. His father was .\merican Ixirn but his parents were natives of Scotland. The nother of nnr subject was born in Maryland and was a daughter of John Hivling, who served as the first sherifY of Greene county. By trade Mr. John H. McPherson was a chairmaker and painter. Iiut had to abandon thai line ijf work on account of ill health. Fo-.- several years he served as postmaster of Xenia. 'but when a change occurred in tiie presidential administration he was deprived of the office. He also served for two terms as county recorder and was ever prompt, reliable and accurate in the discharge of his official duties. Of his large family, John, Moses, Sophia and William grew to mature years and reared families, but Williani is now the only one living.

In the public schools of Xenia our subject pursued his education, and at the age of eighteen years he began working at the trade of saddle-making in Dayton. He worked a year for his board and then returned to his native city. Later he received journeyman's wages and continued in business until 1840, when failin.g health obliged him to abandon that pitrsuit. He afterward bought two horses and engaged in teaming for sonie time, but subsequently turnetl his attention to farming upon rented land, where die city of Xenia now stands. He operated what is known as the Dayton Hill and the upper portion of the town, this land Ijeionging to his grandfather Hivling.

In the year 1840, \\'illiam McPhersnn was united in marriage to Miss Mary .Ann Rader, of Xenia, a daughter of Adam and Christina (Smith) Rader. They became the parents of nine children, seven of whom are still living: John H.. who is now filling the office of county auditor: Joshua, who was a member of Companv C, .Seventyfourth Ohio Infantrv and died at Xasliville: Ann, the wife of E. S. Carnett, of Xenia township; Sophia, the wife of William Priest, of Xenia township : Ciiarles who resides upon his father's farm : Adam R., a resident farmer of b.>wa : and William.

who is a graduate of the Ohio University of Columbus and is now professor of chemistry there. For several years he was a teacher in the schools of Toledo, Ohio. After the death of his first wife. Mr. Mcpherson married Mrs. Mary Ann \\'right, nee Price.

Alxiiit 1848 Mr. McPherson purchased his present farm, comprising one hundred and sixty-three acres, on which he took up his abode in 1850. Little of the land had been cleared, but he at once began its further development and has made excellent iniprovments there. He also has thirty-two acres in Xenia township near the county seat. His life has been one of industry and energy, and even yet he assists tO' some extent in the work of the farm, although he has passed the eighty-sixth milestone on life's journey. Such a rec(_ird should put to shame man}- a man of much younger years, who grown weary of the struggles and trials of business life would relegate to others the burdens that he should bear. Mr. McPherson cast his first presidential ballot for W. H. Harrison in 1840 and voted for J. C. Fremont in i85(), since which time he has been an earnest Republican. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Felliiws, has filled some of its offices and is identified with the German Reformed church of Xenia. His life has ever been honorable and upright and he can look back over the past without regret and forward to the future without fear. Few indeed of the settlers of Greene county have so many years resided within its borders as Mr. McPher- S(_)n. who has spent his entire life here. He receives the veneration and regard which should ever be accorded old age and his life record contains many elements worthy of emulatiiin.

By Prof. George S. Ormsby

The writer of this brief biographical sketch undertook the superintendency of the pubhc schools uf Xenia in Septanber, i86l, and continued in that office until 1879. During that period there were many promising lads in attendance at school who have held high, honorable and responsible positions not only in the state of Ohio but in other states as well. Others have been successful business men and have found their fields of labor in the city, in the county and in the various states of the Union.

The writer well remembers the subject of tiiis sketch when as a young latl he entered the school. He was a quiet, earnest pupil, whose object chiefly was to make the most of his time and to get the best results from study and loyalty to duty and law., The promise of his younger life has been realized in his later years. He has proved to be one of the most enterprising, trusted and successful business men of this city.

Charles l'"lnicr Arlxjgust was bi rn in Xenia, Ohio, on the 22d day of September, 1862. He is the youngest son of Mrs. R. W. .\rbogust, who is now living in Xenia, and wiiom lie most highly honors for her self-denial in providing for him a happy home and sending him to .school, where he coidd have all the advantages that the pul)- lic schools could give. Leaving school, he worked six months in the rope factory of the Hooven & Allison Company. After this he served as an apprentice to the trade of blank book making and book binding with J. C. A. Rhcinhardt. for a tnne Avorking in this city but finishing his trat'e outside of Xenia. In company with Mr. \V. B.

Chew he began his present business of blank b(K)k makers and manufacturing stationers, on Ixtrrowed money, in iMarch, 1881. At the end of a year he bouglit out Mr. Chew's interest, since which time he has Ijeen the sole mvner of the business, under the firm name of C. E. Arbogust & Company, and by "strict attention to business" he has been successful.

In 1 888. he. with his sisters, purchased a millinery and fancy goods business, now located at Xo. 8 Xorth Detroit street, of which he is still a half owner.

He was one of the organizers of the Peoples Building and Savings Company, on the 22d of Septemlier, 1885, and has ever .since been a member of its board of directors, and was for sexeral years its president, and lias heliied largely to liring that big concern up to its present healthy and very ])rosperous condition. Being iiow worth o\er $500,000. making it easy for manv a person to own their own home, who without it could not. Mr. .\rbogust is the oldest member of this b(jard in point of meml)crship. In the spring of 1897 he was elected a memijer of the Xenia city board of education, and in the following year was elected treasurer of the board. He is a man whose judgment is good, and though yet a young man he has been called as a juror in County and United States courts and was for five years a member of the Ixiard of directors of the Xenia Citv and dreene County Work House and was several years of this time its ])resident. He was nine years a member of the board of '' lectors of the "N". M. ('. .\.. of this citv. ai '-"<: in installing tlmt n-ood institution i--to !'-; '--resent condition of permanency.

path of progress has sometimes been a Httle rough. Financial reverses have been part of his experience, but never discouraged, with untiring energy he has transformed the reverses into success.

He was also a member of the Knights of Honor, and is at present a member of the Knights o^f Pythias, and has been honored with grand lodge offices by both orders. He has been for two years representative to the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Ohio.

Pie is a member of the First Baptist church of Xenia, and for many years a member of its financial committee and one of its trustees. He was for seven years clerk of the church and for nine years the Sunday-school superintendent, and during that su]:)erintendency through his painstak-- ing the attendance increased from an a\erage of to one hundred and sixty. He is a man of uncomprouTising temperance principles, never having in his life taken a single droji of any intoxicating beverage.

He was married February 13. 1S82, to Miss Lida A. Robinson, eldest daughter of George F. Robinson, the compiler of this history. He has two sons, George Elwood and Charles Oren, now eighteen and sixteen years of age respectively. He has one brother, J. F. Arbogust, of Springfield, and two sisters., Mrs. Clara B. Stebbins, of Dayton, and Mrs. E. M. Whittington, of Xenia.

Mr. Arboigust is a man of a kindly disposition, always considerate of other people's feelings. X'ever intentionally and without cause would he give offense to any, yet he is a man of great firmness and decision of character, a man of clear perception of what ought to be. and one who has the courage of his convictions. He will not only yield what ought to be yielded but will as positively demand what ought to be demanded. He is now, of course (September, 1902), in the prime of life and seems to be moving steadily up the plane of prosperity. He is at present engaged in the building of his beautiful new home on X^)rth King- street, which for modern appliances, convenience in arrangement and architectural beautv will not be surpassed by an\- buildin"' in Xenia.

Dr. William A. Hagenbuch, long a most prominent, honored and res]>ected citizen of this portion of the state, was born in Northampton county, Pennsylvania, March 31, 183 1, his parents being Stejihen and Mary ( Schreiber) Hagenbuch, wlio were also nati\es of Northampton count}', where they were reared and married. In 1836 they removed to Fairfield, Ohio-, and there the father followed the occupation of farming until 1876, when he went tO' Dayton, where he died October 26, 1878. at the age of seventy-seven years. He served as an elder in the German Reformed churcli. in which both he and his wife lield memliership. In their family were eig'ht children : William A. ; Elizabeth, who' married David Pluston and resides in Bath township, Greene county ; Sarah, Anna, Stephen. Alice, Caroline, and Louis F.

Dr. Hagenbuch spent his earl\- boyhood days upon the home farm, and after acquiring his preliminary education in the district schools entered a private school in Dayton, Ohio. Later he was a student in Gran- ville and Spriiifjtield. Oiii<.i. and next matriculated at W'ittenbiirg College. For a short time he engaged in teaching school in Bath tr)\vnship. Greene cnunty. and in 1852 he began reading medicine nnder the direction of Dr. ). I. Mclilicnny, a prominent |>hysician of Fairfield, with whom he remained for three years, lie then became a student in the Jeflferson Medical College of I'hiladelphia. and upon his graduation won the degree of .M. 1). He first opened an office in Fairfield. Init after a sliort time came to Alpha, wliere he spent his remaining days. There a \ery large and liberal patronage was secured by him in acknowledgement of his superior skill and ability.

On tlie (>U\ (lay of September, i860, Dr. Hagenbuch was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. Harbine. and they became the parents of se\en children, as follows: Jf>an, who died in childhood; William IL, a physician of Xew York city: Katie, who also died in childhood : Etta Florence, now the wife of Professor Frank C. Hubbell. principal of the schools of Alpha : Jennette P. and Frank Harbine, both of whom reside with their sister, Mrs. Hnbbcll : and Paul, who died in childhood.

The Doctor erected a Ijeautiful home in Alpha, in which his daughter Mrs. Hubbell is now living. He was a member of the Greene CouiUy Medical Society and was deeply interested in his profession. Whatever tended to promote the interests of his calling and place before man the key to the mystery of that comjjlex problem whicli we call life at once attracted his interest and coo])eration. He was a man of the highest and purest character and was an industrious and ambitious student. In his life he exem- ])litied the jjeneficient s])irit of tlie Masonic fraternity with which he became identified in Xenia in i86fi. His death occurred December 24. 1883, and his wile ]jassed away Xovember 18, 1901. there remains being interred in Woodland ceiuetery, Xenia. Mrs. Hagenluich was a memljer - f the Methodist Protestant church.

Leoxard Osterly

Leonard Osterly, who was a well-kin iwn lignre in business circles of Xenia, at the time of his death was superintendent of the Xenia Gas & Coke Company and was what the world calls a self-made man. All that be ixjssessed in life canie to him through his own efforts. t\tr he started out on his business career empty-handed. The family to which be l>e]onged was of Irish lineage, his parents having been born on the Emerald Isle. Leonard Osterly was lx)rn in Wnrtemberg. Germany, on the i6th of October. 1825, and was reared and educated there. On coming to the L'nited States in 1850, he located in Xenia, Ohio, and from tliat time until his death was a resident of this city. He was variously emi)loyed until he accepted a position with the Xenia Gas tt Coke Companx- and was a trusted employe of that corporation thninghout the remainder of his life, being gradually promoted until gi\en the responsible position of suijerintendent of the wcjrks. He was well fitted for his iluty and enjoyed in a high degree the confidence of those whom he represented.

Mr. Osterly was united in marriage to Miss Bridget Kelly and unto them were born four children, but the two sons are both deceased, .\ndrew having jiassed a way on the jgth of December. 1801. while John died ill February, 1898. The siirvi\-ing" memters of the family are Catherine and Mary E., who still reside in Xe;iia. Both the parents held membership in the Catholic church and died in that faith. They were true to its teachings antl its principles and were highly esteemed in church circles, while . Mr. Osterly was also well known in business circles and commanded the respect of those with whom he was associated. He died in 1885, while his wife passed' away in July, 1901.

The surviving daughters are communicants of St. Brigid's Catholic church, of which Rev. N. J. Kelly is now pastor. j\Iiss Mary .\. Osterly is conducting a large dress^making' establishment in the Steele block, where she has three rooms, employing eight or ten assistants. She began busi- ness here in 1896 and has met with a large degree of success, drawing her patronage from many of the best residents of Xenia. Her e.xcellent taste and style have secured to her a large business and she is now prospering in the undertaking. She resides with her sister at Xo. 402 West Market street.

William James Love

William James Lo\-e, now deceased, was numbered among the rq:)resentative men of Greene county identified with agricultural interests. He was born in Guilford county, Xorth Carolina, in the year 1819 and acquired his education in Oakridge Institute of that county. He pursued a brond and prehensix'e literarv course, becoming well informed, his education being far superior to that of most men of his dav. In the vear 1873 he came to Greene count}, renting a fami about two miles from Bowersvillc. When two nnjnths bad i)assed he ]nn"cliased the farm upon which his widow now resides, comprising about ninety-six and two-thirds acres of land. In the course of a vear or so he extended the boundaries of this property by an additional purchase of fifty acres. He was very successful in his business pursuits both in the cultivation of crops l^est adapted to this climate and in the raising of cattle, sheep, horses, hogs and fowl. He annually harvested good crops of corn, wheat and oats and as the }ears passed his well directed labors br(iught to him gratifying success.

On the 9th of January, 1857, Mr. Love was united in marriage to AlissSallie T. Thompson, a native of X^'orth Carolina, and unto them were born two^ children, l)ut the }'oungest, William, cfied when only ten vears of age. Drury, the elder, wedded Miss Ella Thompson and has four children, - Wilbur Cle\eland, Flossie F., Fred \\ illiam and Elnia F^.'elyii. ]\lrs. Lo\e is a danghler of Thomas and Xancy (Bowman) Thompson, natives of X'^orth Carolina, and is a most estimable lady. Still surviving her husband she resides on the old home place in a house which was erected by Mr. Love, who tore down the old log cabin and erected the present residence. He also built large liarns and made many other inii)ro\emnts, indicating his progressive spirit, as well as capa'ble business management.

He was \erv fond of books and read extensively and was considered one < 'f the best informed men in the county. In politics lie was a strong Democrat and while able to support his position bv intelligent argument, he never sought or desired office. He held membership in the ^lethodist church and was a strong temperance man, believing firmly tliat the use of intoxicants slioukl be abolished. He gave his co-operation to every measure which he believed would promote the welfare of his fellow men and advance their moral development. He ha<l a most lovable disposition and it is safe to say that William James Love had no enemy. His life was in harmony with high ideals and he was so kindly and considerate, having such deference for the opinions and feelings of others that no death of the cimimunity has ever been more greatly regretted than that of Mr. Love.

Johx C. Hoverstick

John C. lb)\erstick, wlio is a rq)resentativc of the industrial interests of Xenia. Avhere he is conducting a large blacksmithing establishment, was born in this city on the 5th of January. 1861. a son of William and Jo.sephine (Clevelle) Hover.stick. His paternal grandparents were Daniel and Sarah ( Brice) Hoverstick and the former was a stone-cutter by trade, following that occupatitin for many years. He became a resident of Ohio, making his home in Pickawav county. The maternal grandfather of our sul)ject was Edward Clevelle.

In the year 1835 William Hoverstick was born in Pickaway county. Ohio, and his childhood was passed in a quiet maimer unmarked bv any event of special importance. He was reared and educateil in Greene county, and after arriving at years of maturity, he was joined in wedlock to Josephine Clevelle. who was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1844, but she, too. was reared in Greene county. The father (jf our subject was a cooper by trade and during the greater part of his life followed that occupation in order to provide for his family. By the marriage of the parents, which was celebrated in Xenia in the year i860, four children were Ix^rn and all are yet living, namely : Harry, Celestr^l, Emma and John C. In his political views the father has l)een a Republican and service in the Civil war entitles him to membership in the Grand Army of the Reptiblic, of which he is a worthy memljer. His religious faith is that of the Methodist church and his life has been one of industry, uprightness and Fidelity to duty. It was in May, 1864. that William Hoverstick enlisted in the Union anny, becoming a member of Company D, One Hundretl and Fifty-fourth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, from which he was afterward discharged on account of illness.

In taking up the personal liHstory of John C. Hoverstick we present to our readers a life record of one who is widely and favorably known, for he has always lived in Xenia. He liegan learning the blacksmithing trade in 1870 when fifteen years of age and soon mastered the business, becoming an e.xpert workman, serving his apprenticeshi]) under John Lutz. In 1890 he began business on his own account and has since been a well known re])resentative of the trade in this city. In l8q9 he admitted to partnershiji Mr. Purdom under the firm name of Hoverstick & Purdom. Owing to the excellent workmanship, their reasonable prices and reliability, they are now enjoying a very liberal patronage.

On the 20th of November, 1883, Mr. Hoverstick was unite<l in marriage to Miss Edna Cook, a daughter of James and Anna (Bitner ) Cook, in whose family were six children, all of whom are yet living. The father is an attorney of Xenia. Mrs. Hoverstick was lx)rn in Xenia and has a large

-circle of friends here. By her marriage she became the mother of three children : Warren J., Rachel and Philip, but the last-named died July 27, 1901. In his political affiliations j\Ir. Hoverstick is a stanch Republican but he has never soug^ht or desired political preferment. He has ever kept well informed on the issues and questions of the day. He was formerly connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His life has been quietly passed but close application to business, strong purpose and determined energy have broug-ht him creditable success. Honorable and upright he has ever commanded the respect of those with whom he has been associated.

John Moore

For thirty-fi\-e vears John Moore, now was connected ^vith the business interests of Xenia and for two-thirds of a -century made his home in this city, during which time Xenia emerged from a village to take its place among the enterprising and growing cities of the state, while the county was transformed from a district in which the work of improvement had scarcely been 'begun, to one of the most highly cultivated portions of this great state. Mr. Moore took a deep interest in its growth and upbuilding, and did his full share toward accomplishing the desired result.

A native of the north of Ireland, Mr. Moore was born in County Tyrone. September 15, 181 1, his parents being Tliomas and Margaret ( Wallace) Moore, in whose family were four sons, all now deceased. The parents died during the earlv bovliood of our sul.>ject and. in cumpaiu' with his uncle and aunts, he emigrated to the United States in 1822. His grandmother, who also started with them, died during the voyage. The ship anchored at Quebec, Canada, and thence the company, of whom Mr. Moore was a member, went to Franklin county, Pennsylvania, where he remained for about five years, during which time he learned the tailor's trade. After a residence of a year in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Moore came to Xenia in 1831 and here he continued to work at his trade until 1876, receiving- a liberal patronage by reason of his excellent workmanship and straightforward dealing.

On the 1 6th of July, 1840, Mr. Moore was united in inarriage to Miss Mar\' A. Monroe, a native of this city, and a daughter of David and Barbara IMonroe, natives of Scotland. Six children were born of the marriage of cmr subject and his wife, four sons and two daughters : Thomas M., George ]\I., Robert Wallace; David, deceased; Anna, now Mrs. Hibben; and Margaret L., now Mrs. Jobe. For fortyfour years the parents traveled life's journey happily together, and were then separated by the hand of death, Mrs. Moore being called to her final rest December 19, 1884. Two of the sons were soldiers O'f the Civil war - George, who enlisted in his sixteenth year and ser\-ed until the close of the war, and Thomas, whO' was in the arm_\- for a few months during tlie Litter part of the war.

In his ix>litical views Mr. Moore was originally a Democrat but afterward endorsed the Free Soil party. He was a strong temperance advocate and always used his influence to check the Use of intoxicants. He held membership in the United Presbyterian church and shaped his life according to its teachings and its principles. His death occurred on llie ijtli day of January. 1897, and the community thereby raoumed the loss of a valued citizen, one wiioni it had come to know well and to honor by reason of his genuine worth of character. During his long residence in Greene county, covering two-thirds of ;i century, he had si. lived as to win uniform res])cct and regard a;.d to his family he left tlie pricel'^.s heritage of an untarnished name.

George M. Moore, who is now living a retired life in Xenia. was for many years an active factor in Inisiness circles, but at the present time is enjoying the fruits of his former toil. He was born in this city on the 1st of May, 1845, and is a son of John Moore, whose sketch is given alx)ve. He pursued his education in the city schools, entering the high school and therein continuing his studies until the 22d of October, i8(ii, when he no longer could content himself to remain at home, while his country was engaged in the Civil war. On the day mentioned he offered his ser\ices to the government and was enrolled as a member of Company D, Seventy- fourth Ohio \'olunteer Infantry. He was then but sixteen years of age, being one of the youngest men of the regiment. After the organization of the regiment it was sent to the Anny of the Cumberland under General Rosecrans. and ^Ir. Moore jxirticipateil in all of the batties in that department, covering the engagements at Stone River and Chickamauga and those of the Atlanta campaign. He was woundetl at Resaca and for a short time was away from his regiment on this account, but otherwise was always found at his p-ost of duty, faithfully defending the old flag and the cause it rqjresented. He re-enlisted at Cliattanor>ga in the same company and regiment and served until the close of the war, in 18O5. He was detailed as clerk in the offices of the insi)ector generals at General Thomas' head(|uarters and served as such until his discharge on the 25th of July. 1865. when the war was closed and his services were no longer needed.

After his return home Mr. Moore attended Antioch College for a time and was then employed in his father's merchant tailoring establishment. He later removed to Kansas, where for five years he engagetl in farming. On the expiration of that ])crio<l I'.e sold his proi>erty and returned to Xenia. where he again engaged in business with his brother. Two years passed in this way and he then disix)sed of his interests in the store and for seven or eight \ears was engaged in business in Dayton. He then disposed of his commercial pursuits there and once more took up his abode in Xenia, turning his attention to fanning, which he carried on successfully until a recent day, when he put aside business cares in order to enji\v a well merited rest.

Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Mary E. Puterbaugh. a daughter of Samuel Puterbaugh, one of the old residents of the count)'. The weilding was celebrated June 23, 7880. and for twenty-two years this worthy couple ha\e now traveled life's journey togethei". They are consistent and valued members of the Second I'nited Presbyterian churrh, of which Mr. Moore is an elder. He was elected to that office while holding membership in the Th'rd church and has since been continued in the position. Socially he is connected with the Union Veteran Legion, and in politics is a Republican, but has ne\-er been an aspirant for office. Much of his life has been passed in Greene county, where he has become widely and favorably known, because of his trustworthiness in business and his reliability, in the discharge of all life's duties and obligations.

Benjamin L. Stixe

Tbrougiiout his acti\'e business lite this gentleman has l)een closely identified with the ag'ricultural interests of (jreene county, Ohio, and his name is inseparably connected with its growth and development. He was l>orn in Washington count}", ^Maryland, September 17. 1829. a son of Jacob B. Stine, whose birth occurred near Hagerstown. in the same county, No\ember i, 1S03. He was there educated in a log schoolhouse amid primitive surroundings. He was a son of Frederick Stine of German ancestry, his ])arents having- li\'ed and died in ]Mar\'land. After arriving at years of maturity Jacol:) B. Stine wedded IMary Haines, the weddingtaking- place at Clear Springs, Mar^'land, on the 22(1 of December, 1825. The ladv was born Fehruar}- 2t,. iSoO. and was a daughter of John Haines, a well-to-do farmer, living- near Clear Springs. Thev resided in Maryland until 1830, when they took their fuirniture and other belongings and in a twQ-horse wagon, drove across the country to Beavercreek township, Greene count\-, Ohio, locating- upon the farm which is now the home of our subject. The father lived a few years on different farms in the county but eventually purchased this farm in 1838.

It comprises one hundred and sixty-six acres, upon which he erected a good log house, which is still standing, although additions have been made to it at different times. He cleared away the hea\-y timljr from his land, made good impro\-ei-i-ients upon his farm and for many years was one of th« substantial agriculturists of the community. He was also one of the pioneer members of the First Alethodist Episcopal church of Nenia and although he lived five miles from the town he was a regular attendant in the church services and a liberal supiM>rter of the church work, giving freely toward the building of the second church edifice. He served as. class leader for a nun-iber of years and was also church steward. In early life he was a Democrat and thus continued until he joined the Free Soil party. Later he became a stanch Republican but was never an aspirant for office, gi\-ing his principal thoug-ht and labor to the church and his home. For many years the circuit rider preached in his house and he th.us aided in spreading the gospel. He died January 18, 1893, and his wife passed away on the i6th of December, 1882. They left two surviving children, Benjamin L. and John D. The latter resides in Superior, Nebraska. One daughter, Henrietta,, died in childhood.

Benjamin L. Stine, the subject of this review, was brought to Greene county. Ohio, in the spring of 1830 and here pursued his education in the common schools, but has been an extensive reader throughout life and has become well infonned. He remained with his father during his youth and later assumed the management of the home farm, carrying on general farming successfully. Fie is no'W known as one of the prosperous and highly respected men of his community. At the present time he owns the old home- stead and is living retired. He has always made the best use of his advantages and is today one of the well-to-do and substantial citizens of his community. In past years he gave considerable attention to the raising of fine cattle, and also kept a good grade of horses and hogs. A part of the family residence is a log structure built by his fatlier in the spring of 1839, and has now been the home of the family for sixty-twu years, being one of the landmarks of |)ii)ncer -days.

On the 2ist of April, 1868, Mr. Stine Avas united in marriage to Miss Lydia Smith. of Dayton, Ohio, who was born and reared in West Virginia. The only child born of this union died at the age of eleven weeks, passing away in Octol>er, 1869. The motlier died on tlie 13th of July, of that year. Mr. Stine has l>een a life-long member of the First Methodist Episcoijal church of Xenia and a consistent Christian man. The Reiniblican party has ever found in him a stanch supixMter of its principles, but he has never cared for the lionors or emoluments of political office. He is one of the most honored and highly respected citizens of this -commimitw

Cargel Chitty, now deceased, spent the greater part of his life in Greene county and for a I'^ng ])eriod was a representative of agricultural interests. He followed farming with excellent success and his labors brought to him a good financial return. He was bom June 15, 1831, in Virginia, and when a lad of twelve sunimers accompanied his father to this county, where, as he attained years of discretion, he aided his father in operating a sawmill, being connected with that line of business for a long jjeriod. He afterward turned Iris attention to farming, wliich lie fi>]l(^wed throughixU his remaining days, and in the cultivation of the soil he was \ery successful, the well tilled fieitls returning to him golden har\ests.

In llie year iS^c; .Mr. Chitty was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Ann Osburn, a native of Greene county and the second child of David M. and Cynthia J. ( Mc- Kendree) Osburn, also natives of this county, the latter having l)een Ixirn upon the farm ujion which Mrs. Chitty now resides. Tlie paternal grandparents, David and Vrecocia Osbum, came from \'irginia in the year 1834, taking up their alxKle in Jefferson township. Here the grandfather purchased three hundred acres of land at a dollar and a quarter per acre. At that time there were only a few buildings in what is now the city of Cincinnati, and the work of development, progress and improvement in Ohio seemed scarcely begun. Unto the grandparents were born four children: George. Elizabeth, David Mc. and L'^uis C.

David Osburn, the father of Mrs. Chitty, was bom in Batavia, Ohio, and acquired his early education in what was then known as the Palmer school house, about three miles from his daughter's home. He continued a student until eighteen years of age. after which he engaged in teaching school for two years. He was then united in marriage in the year 1839 to Miss Cynthia Jackson, a native of Greene county. Mr. Osburn was a minister of the ilethodist Episcopal church and his influence in behalf of moral de\elopment was most marked. He also served as justice of the peace, and in poli- tics he was a stanch Repubhcan. Unto him and his wife were born six children, as follows: Elihu B., who was killed in Indian Territory; Rebecca, the widow of Mr. Chitty; Nathaniel, a resident of Missotn'i; Charity, who married Harrison Williajn^ son, of Miami county, Ohio; Nancy Jane, the wife of Mr. Osburn, of Iowa; and William J., a resident of Fayette county, Ohio. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Chitty was blessed with ten children, of whonT nine are now living: Mary Elizabeth, the wife of Alvin Zimmerman, of Indiana : Andrew, who lives in Indiana; Lee M., a resident of the state of Washington; Rose, who married Dr. Merchant, of Fayette county, Ohio ;

John H., who resides in Fayette county; Frank W., who makes his home in Chicago, Illinois ; Luther, a resident of Bowersville, Ohio; Violet; Claude, living at home with his mother; and Henry, who has passed away.

Mr. Chitty gave his political support to the Democracy and kept well informed on the issues of the day, so that he was able to support his political position- by intelligent argument. He held membership with the Methodist Episcopal church, to which his wife also belongs, and its teachings permeated his entire career and made him an upright, honorable citizen whose worth waswidely recognized.