Licking County, Ohio - Biographical sketches (2 of 2 so headed), 1881 (part 4 of 12)

Evans, THomas, post office, Hanover, was born in this county in 1816; his parents came to this county at a very early day from Virginia; his mother came here when eleven years of age, when there were but three houses in Zanesville. His uncle, James Evans, grubbed the first stump out of the square in Newark, where the court house how stands. The subject of this sketch was married in 1837 to Miss Susanna Sterman; they had two children, John Z. and Laura A. She died in 1843. In1844 he was married to Miss Sallie Summers, of Muskingum county. They had seven shildren. She died the tenth of April, very sud- Jenly, going to bed in as good health as usual, apsarently, and dying in the night, which fact was 10t discovered till next morning,

Evans, JAMes H., farmer, post office, Perryton, vas born in March, 1829; was married to Miss Adams in 1853. The fruit of this marriage was wo children, Anthaline and Alice. In 1862 his wife died, and in 1866 he was married to Miss Sarah Patterson. He is at present a justice of the yeace, having been elected in 1877. Mr. Evans s one of the solid and respected men of this

Evans, JosepH, farmer, post office, Black Run, Muskingum county, was born in Fauquier county, Virginia, in April, 1838; he came to Ohio when young. He was married in this township in 1861, to Miss Rebecca Jane Wallcott; they had eleven children, all living. He owns seventy-four and one-half acres of land here, and gives considerable of his time to the culture of fruit, having a good peach orchard.

Fry, Josnua, farmer in Bennington township. He was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, in 1827 ; came to this county in 1851. He married in 1853 Miss Martha A. Sanford, of this county. Mrs, Fry was born in 1833 inthis county. 'They are the parents of eight children, all living. Three sons are married, viz.: C. C., living in Kansas; C. E., living in Missouri, and J. D., living in Burlington township, thiscounty. Mr. Fry purchased the farm on which he now lives in 1867.

Franks, Mrs. Mary. This lady was born in Perry county, Ohio, November 11, 1817. Her father, John Brown, emigrated to America from near Strabone, Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1791, at the age of twelve, in company with an uncle. He first lived a while in the rural districts of Virginia, then moved to Crawford county, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the war of 1812 and upon its t' rmination came to Perry county, Ohio. Her mother, Mary Shunk, was a'native of Chester county, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Franks is the seventh of eight children. Her marriage to Peter Franks was solemnized May 11, 1837, in Perry county. He was born in Union county, Pennsylvania, December 17, 1813, and was the son of Jonathan aud Margaret Franks. His parents moved to Perry county when he was three months old. He had one brother, Jacob, living in Perry county, Ohio, and one sis'er, the wife of Alvah Swisher, of Franklin township, this ccunty. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Franks moved to Hardin county, Ohio, where they remained thirteen years ; then came to Bowling Green township. Mr. Franks departed this life April 21, 1878. Four of seven children survive, of whom J. Allen, Sarah, wi'e of Jacob Coryell, and Eliza, the wife of John Meredith, live in this county. Hamilton lives in Indiana, Willis C. Courson, the son of Mrs. Franks' daughter Margaret, makes his home with his grandmother.

Frost JOHN, carriage dealer. Born in 1828 in this county. His father, John Frost, was born in 1803 in Tennessee. He came to this county at an early age. He was married to Miss Mary A. Heggs, of this county. She was born in 1807, in

Pennsylvania. He died in 1879; she died in 1874. They were the parents of six children. 'The subject of this sketch is the second. He was married in 1854 to Miss Sarah A. Grant. She was born in 1827, in Monmouth county, New Jersey. 'They are the parents of six children, Leonidas M. (dead), Gilbert B. (dead), Reuben G., Adolphus S., Mary E. and Lillie B.

Fry Joun, farmer. Born in 1802, in Green county, Pennsylvania. Came to this county in 1810. Married in 1826 to Miss Mary A. Oldaker, of this county. She was born in 1805, in Virginia. She died in 1874. They were the parents of ten children, Henry, Andrew, Jacob, Martin, both the latter dying in the army; Sarah A., Mary A. Mr. Fry lived in this county for ten years, when he removed to Knox county, Ohio. Lived in Knox county until 1862, when he came back to this county, living here till 1874, when his wife died and he again went to Knox county to live with a daughter, staying there till 1878, when he came back to this county, where he has since lived.

Foster, A. H., breeder of draught'and fast horses, was born March 23, 1844, in Liberty township. He remained at home until he was about twentyfour years of age, when he took a trip west, going to Champaign county, Illinois, remaining during the summer season, he returned home, and November 24, 1869, he with his cousin G. H. Land, started to England, their destination being Staffordshire. They sailed from New York on the mail steamer "City of Washington," November 27, 1869, and landed at Liverpool December 8, his object being to purchase some English stock, but upon investigation he returned without investing. February 5, 1870, he again sailed from Liverpool for New York, on steamer ''China." They were eleven days on return trip crossing the ocean. On his return home he began breeding the Norman pilot draught as well as trotting stock; thoroughbred short horn cattle; Cotswold and South Down sheep; improved chester white hogs, and fancy poultry. He married Melissa P. Wire, December 22, 1870; she was born December 30, 1847. They had two children: Ann Maud and Florence M., the latter dying in infancy. His first wife died July 13, 1873. His second wedding took place December 22, 1874. Mrs. Foster's maiden name was Lucy K. Curtis; she was born March 19, 1842, on their present homestead. They have two children: Albert Curtis and Lulu K. Mr, Foster is one of the enterprising farmers and breeders of Licking, and at the present time is making arrangements to move some of his choice

Fisk, T. W., farmer, born in this township April 13, 1842. His father, P. C. Fisk, moved from Vermont in 1835, to this township. His mother, Amanda Wilkin, was a native of this county. Mr. T. W. Fisk was married in the spring of 1868, to Margaret Beckford, both of whose parents John and Margaret Beckford, were natives of this county. They have four children, Emma Nettie, Charlie B., Willie B., and Ananda M. He is the owner of one hundred and eighty-four acres of land, comprising a portion of what was originally known as the Levi Miller farm, although he is now working the Barbara Wilson estate.

Amos enlisted at Newark in the War of 1812, under Captain McCulock; was on the march to Upper Sandusky under Ganeral Beall, but was afierwards detailed to do hauling from Newark to Sandusky with a six horse team. He returned home after the trouble was over at Upper Sandusky. He was married about 1814 to Mary Owens, of this county, who was born in Wales. She was the daughter of Thomas Owens, who was among the first settlers of Welsh Hills, in Granville township. Amos was one of the first voters of McKean township. The number of votes cast was thirteen. The votes were cast on a white oak log, within the limits of Fredonia. A hat was substituted for a ballot box, and, after counting the votes it was found that each voter held some township office. This was in 1821, that being the first election in the township. Mr. Farmer cast his first vote for President in 1820. He always voted the Democratic ticket and was a very strong advocater of his party. He never voted for a Republican officer of the county. He became the father of seven children: Lydia, Ann, Grace, Rachel, Emma J. Lewis, Jeremiah, and Mary. Rachel and Emma J. are deceased. The rest are all married except Mary, and are living in thiscounty. Lydia A, was married to Harrison Peas, of this county, and now lives at Fredonia. Grace was married to Ira Stratton, of this county, and is now living in Liberty township. Rachel was married to Miles North, of this county, and lived in McKean township. Emma J. never was married. Lewis was married to Diantha Stout, of this county, and lives on the old homestead. Jeremiah was married to Louisa Chrysler, of McKean township, and lives at Fredonia on the old Chrysler homestead. Mary is single and lives with her brother Lewis. "Amos Farmer located on the farm where his son Lewis now lives, when it was a solid green woods.

He built his first log cabin in the woods in 1820. The latter part of his days were occupied in the "ministry of the Old School Baptist church. He officiated at Friendship church, of Licking town- 'ship; he also preached in local places where there _was no regular minister. He was very highly 'esteemed by his acquaintances as a true Christian. He died June, 1865, on the old homestead, aged

Foster, Maranpa, was born in 1813, in Loudoun _county, Virginia. She was the daughter of Jonah and Elizabeth Humphrey, who came to Muskingum county in 1817. They had nine children. Maranda was married November, 1836, to Daniel Foster, of Muskingum county, who was born in 1811, in Connecticut. They came to this county -in 1848 and located in Franklin township. They present, viz: Mary, born in 1839; George in 1840, Alice in 1847, Margaret in 1846, James M. in 1851, Harriet in 1853, and Henry in 1857; are all married, four living in Indiana, and the rest in this 'county. Mr. Foster died July, 1867, aged fifty- "seven years. Mrs. Foster located in McKean township in 1871, where she now resides. Mrs. Elizabeth Humphrey is now living with her daughter, Mrs. Foster. She was born in 1790, in Loudoun -county, Virginia. She is now in her ninety-first » year and retains her memory as in younger days. _ Her children are located as follows: Mrs. Foster in McKean township, Elizabeth West in Athens county, Tasy Quick in Vinton county, Thomas - Humphrey in Muskingum county, John Humphrey in Polk county, Iowa; Hannah Dusthimer lives in _ Franklin township, this county; Martha Robnet lives in Caldwell county.

who was born in 1804, in Ireland. They had three children, Samuel, born September 14, 1856, was married to Fanny Wilson, of this county, and is now living in Utica, and is a produce dealer. John P., born February 16, 1859, is single and lives in Utica; he is a blacksmith. James, born July 1, 1861, is single and lives at home. Mr. _ Friel died April 16, 1862, aged fifty-eight years. MONROE TOWNSHIP. Forp, Hucn, retired farmer, Johnstown, was born April 27, 1815, in Kirkwood township, Bellmont county, Ohio, where he remained until April, 1832, when his parents, Hugh, sr., and Ann Ford, came to this township, where he has since remained. He married Ann Eliza Davis November 5, 1840, She was born March 6, 1810, in Westchester county, New York. They had four children: Priscilla B., born August 31, 1842 (died August 27, 1851); William H., born August 6, 1845; Elizabeth A., September 26, 1847; Isabel, June 22, 1850 (died August 10, 1850). When Mr. Ford, sr., came to the township he purchased four hundred and forty*seven acres of land, two hundred and forty-seven acres in this township and two hundred acres adjoining in Delaware county, military land, and purchased at one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre. Mrs. Ford's parents, Daniel and Priscilla Davis, are eastern people of English and Irish descent, and are now in the decline of life.

Forp, Wiiu1AM H., physician, was born in Monroe township, August 6, 1846; was educated in the public schools of Johnstown. After reading medicine for two years with Dr. Charles Stimson, of Newark, he entered the college of Physicians and Surgeons, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the winter of 1864, graduating in the class of 1865. After graduating he returned to Johnstown and entered upon the practice of his profession. March 33, 1878, he was married to Miss Mina Conklin, of Hartford, Licking county.

FRENCH, TRUMAN B. (deceased), was born in Otsego county, New York, August 13, 1804. He came to Ohio in 1813, and settled in Springfield; was married in Granville, December 28, 1828, to Miss Rosetta M. Paige, who was born in Ticonderoga, New York, June 14, 1810. He came'to Johnstown, April, 1849, and engaged in the hotel business two years, the balance of his life being spent in buying and shipping stock. Mr. and Mrs. French had nine children, as follows: Abbie M., born October 28, 1829; Lucinda J., August 16, 1832; William P., July 28, 1834, died May 31, 1836; Sarah O., born September 28, 1836; lra Paige, March 5, 1839; Henry C., January 28, 1842; Frank D., May 21, 1844; Harriet E., April ro, 1849; Homer Howe, November 4, 1850. Ira P. and Frank D. French enlisted; the former at the first call for three months, was placed in commissary department. At the expiration of the three months he returned home and assisted in recruiting company B, of the Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, of which he was commissioned first lieutenant November 12, 1861, promoted captain September 30, 1862, Frank D. enlisting as_private in the same company, they participating in the following memorable engagements: Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Pea Ridge, Milliken's Bend, Haines' Bluff, Greenville, Bolivia, Chickasaw, Arkansas Fost, Deer Creek, Mile Creek,

Jackson, Mississippi; Siege of Vicksburgh, Canton, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, and Ringgold, where Captain French fell mortally wounded by a rifle ball piercing his breast, November 27, 1863, while leading his men; Frank D. afterward taking part in the battles of Resaca, Dallas, and Atlanta, where he was wounded in the thigh, July 22, 1865, never being off duty a day until he was wounded. Mr. French, subject of this skétch, died October 8, 1863. NEWARK TOWNSHIP.

FRENIER, JANE Mrs. - She was born one mile south of Newark, November 29, 1810. She is one of the family of eleven children of Andrew and Ruth Galer, early settlers of Licking county ; they came in 1806. Mrs. Frenier was married October 19, 1834, to Samuel Miller, of Granville. They had two children - Robert A. and Uretta, the latter of whom died at the age of eight years. Mr. Miller by occupation was a farmer, and died October 20, 1838, aged thirty-one years. She was again married to Lewis Frenier, August 24, 1839. Lewis Frenier was born in Canada, March 25,1791. He wasa soldier in the War of 1812. By this marriage they have four children - Sylva Etta, Lysander J., Ella C., and Sarah J. who died August 26, 1879, aged twenty-nine years. Mr. Frenier by occupation was a blacksmith. He died September 27, 1875. Mrs. Frenier is now living with her son Lysander. She draws a_ pension from the Government.

FuLron, JoHN M., deceased, a son of Robert Fulton, was born in Berkeley county, Virginia, December 27, 1814. He passed his boyhood days on a farm, and after growing to manhood he turned his attention to farming, which he made his principal vocation through life. He commenced in life a poor man, but by hard work and good management, he accumulated an estate valued at eighty thousand dollars at the time of his death. In 1824 he came to this county with his parents, and located in Newark township. In 1838 he married Miss Rebecca, daughter of William S. Young, of this county. Miss Young was born in Licking township, this county, December 27, 1820. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton settled on a farm in Newark township, remaining until 1840, when he purchased and moved on the farm, in same township, new owned by his son, John Willis Fulton, where he deceased December 20, 1874. His companion is still surviving him, and is now living in Newark. They reared a family of five children - Robert S., Mary E., John Willis, Sarah Louisa, and Nettie M., all of whom are now living in this county, except Robert S., who is practicing law in Cincinnati. Mr. Fulton served as an officer in the Licking County Agricultural society about fifteen years,

He was a gentleman of exceedingly popular turn, always in excellent spirits. He possessed good judgment, great energy and enterprise, was very kind hearted and full of sympathy for the suffer-_ ing and unfortunate.

Frrzer, Mrs. Mary, was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, February 21, 1827, and is the daughter of Robert Ogle. She was married to Jacob Fetzer September 1, 1861. Mr. Fetzer enlisted in company G, Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, in December, 1861, and was discharged in July, 1865. He died January 20, 1870, from a disease which he contracted in the army. Previous to the war he followed farming at which he worked since the war closed. They were the parents of one daughter, Anna, born April 7, 1867.

March 11, 1803, and was one of eighteen, children, who all reached maturity. Mr. Fleek came to Newark in April, 1826, and died August 22, 1877, after a residence here of more than fifty-one years. His career was one characterized by industry, ener gy, enterprise, and great tact and shrewdness as a business man, hence his success, aided by his temperate, frugal habits, in the acquisition of wealth. Few, if any, of the citizens of Licking county have had greater success in the accumulation of property, and it was fairly attributed to his characteristic habits of industry and frugality, his common sense and integrity. Though very decided in his theological views, as he was on all questions that claimed public consideration, he yet held them in a spirit of toleration, and not in narrow contractedness or bigotry. He held a membership in the Second Presbyterian church of Newark, and was a large contributor to the erection of the fine church edifice in which that congregation worships. Mr. Fleek was in the seventy-fifth year of his age at the time of his death.

FLEUELLING, Mary, was born in North Ireland February 14, 1826; came to Newark, when fourteen years of age, with her parents. Joseph Evans, her father, died in Newark in 1849, at the age of fifty-three years, and his wife in February, 1875, aged seventy-seven years. The subject of this sketch was married in September, 1845, to Joseph Fleuelling. He came to Newark in 1840; followed carpentering, and died in 1870, at the age of fifty-three years. They have had eleven children: Mary, Annie, Linnie and Wallace died when quite young; Leonard, Nellie, Mattie, Emma, Erie, Jennie and Hattie are yet living. Nellie is the wife of Samuel W. Stephens, news agent in New-

Flory, JEsse A., attorney at law, Flory & Havens' block, was born September 4, 1853, in this city. After completing his education in the high school of this city, at the age of seventeen, he became bookkeeper in the store of Flory (his father) & Havens, and remained two years; at nineteen, entered, as a student, the law office of Hon. Gibson Atherton, and was admitted to practice June 16, 1874; remained with his preceptor two years, since which time he has conducted his profession alone. Mr. Flory was married September 16, 1875, to Miss Phebe Smith, daughter of James Smith, of this city; they have two children - Charles L. andWalter Leroy.

FLower, Henry, stone mason. - He has made this line of work a business for life. He was born November 17, 1835, in Pennsylvania. He went to Somerset, Ohio, where he was married to Rachel Hynus April 13, 1857. She was born in Pennsylvania November 11, 1836. They had one child; Mary C., born September 30, 1859, and died October 29, 1875. Mr.and Mrs, Flower have living with them a neice, Mary Hynus. Her parents are dead. Her father was a soldier in the late war, and died from the effects of a wound.

Foos & BRorHER, livery, feed and sale stable, rear of American house, Newark, Ohio. - Wilson Foos of this firm is a native of Columbus, Ohio, where he was born January 13, 1845, and was educated in the public schools of that city, and in early life he learned body making in the carriage business, in which he continued until 1869, when he came to Newark and entered the employ of the firm of Ball & Ward, whom he served three years, when in 1872 he, in company with his brother, established the carriage business on Fifth street, which they have conducted with success ever since; and in 1879 they added to their business that of the livery busines, in which they occupy the large and commodious brick stable in rear of American house, and in which they keep a stock of eleven head of good horses and ten vehicles, consisting of single and double carriages, phetons, barouches and hacks, all of which are in good condition and afford first class accommodation for the travelling public.

Foos & BrorHer's carriage shops are located on Fifth, between Canal and Main streets. 'lhey were established in 1873 by S. G. and Nelson Foos, who have since been successfully carrying on the business of manufacturing all kinds of light buggies, carriages and spring wagons. They also give prompt attention to repairing.

Forry, Danret, farmer, was born in Newark; November 20, 1808. His father came to Newark from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in 1806, and lived six months in the village of Newark, then settled on the farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch. The farm was originally two hundred acres; but the father sold several acres, which were laid off in town lots, and is part of Lockport. His father subsequently purchased twenty-five acres adjoining his farm on the north, fifty acres on the south, and fifteen acres on the east line of the two hundred acre tract. His father died in 1840; and at his death the property above described was divided between Henry and Daniel. here were six sisters, but Henry and Daniel purchased their interests in the estate. The subject of this sketch sold to Wilson & Buckingham forty-three acres, north of the railroad, which was platted in town lots, and was the site of the Newark rolling mills. January 8, 1835, he was married to Maria Sperry. She was born March 14, 1814, in Virginia, and moved with her parents to Knox county, Ohio, in 1816. They have six children: Jacob W., born December 18, 1836; Eliza A., born June 15, 1839; Orin, born January 16, 1842; Mary O., born May 8, 1845; Martha A., born January 14, 1848; and Laura S., born April 23, 1851. The children are all living in Newark, except Jacob, who is in Knox county. His wife died January 3, 1863.

FRANKLIN, EDWARD, deceased, was born in England, February 11, 1791. March 28, 1816, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Hooper, born in England, January 10, 1795. By this union they reared eight children, viz.: Honor G., Edward A, Mary H., John H., Elizabeth A., George F., Oliver H. M., and Benjamin. In 1832, he with wife and family migrated to America and located in York State, remained about five years; then, in 1837, he removed to Circleville, Ohio, remained one year, and in 1838 he came and settled in Newark, this county, where he passed the remainder of his days. October 6, 1859, he deceased, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. His companjon deceased December 21, 1876. In 1845 he established the Franklin bank, of Newark, which he operated until the time of his death.

FRANKLIN, GEORGE F., third son of the aforesaid Edward Franklin, deceased, was born in England, November 19, 1832. He was brought to America by his parents in 1834, and lIccated in Newark, this county, in 1838. He received his education in the common schools of Newark, and Central cqllege, Franklin county, Ohio. His first business engagement was in his father's bank as clerk and teller, where he remained several years. Since 1874 he has been engaged in the insurance business as agent, with office on north side of

For fire. - The Phcenix, of Hartford; Hartford, of Hartford; Star, Watertown, Westchester, Pennsylvania, Manhattan, Mechanics and Traders', of New York; Underwriters Insurance company, of North America; Miami Valley, of Dayton; Cooper, of Dayton; Aimazon, of Cincinnati; Farmers' Insurance company; Home Insurance company ; Franklin Insurance company; Newark Fire, of New Jersey; London (England) Assurance corporation ; Western Assurance, of Toronto; and the A'tna, of Hartford.

Life and Accident - The Northwestern, of Wisconsin; the Travelers, of Hartford; Fidelity and Casualty company, of New York; and the Railway Passengers' Insurance company, of Hartford. The aggregate assets of this selection of companies - including the two oldest in England and America, respectively - may be fairly estimated at seventy-five million dollars, and increasing daily.

insurance - life, fire, accident, and marine - for the simple advantage of this city or county, but has extensive business relations in a number of adjacent counties, carrying over twenty thousand policles, and having promptly met some twenty thousand dollars to thirty thousand dollars losses since his accession to the business, a few years ago. In his home office he is assisted by his son, Hooper Franklin, besides having some dozen or fifteen subagents scattered through the district, The businéss having increased at least ten fold since under his management.

Futton, W. N., county treasurer, born January 23, 1841, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, son of Robert Fulton, also a native of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and son of Henry Fulton, the builder of the Fulton house, Washington, which was the first temperance house in the State. W. N. was raised on a farm in Burlington township, this county, having come to this county with his parents in 1844. Mr. Fulton has been engaged In various businesses. Came to this city in 1872 and engaged in contracting and building, and was elected to his present office in October 1877, and was re-elected in 1879. Mr. Fulton was married November, 1864 to Miss Belle Selby, daughter of Milton and Emily Selby, of Homer, of this county. They have five children; Harvey S., Maud, Mary, Jessie H., Myrtle N.

Futton, JoHN M. - Deceased was born in Berkeley county, Virginia, December 27,1813. He was of Scotch-Irish parentage, being the second son of Robert Fulton, sr. He was married to Rebecca A. Young, January 9, 1840. She was born in Licking township, December s, 1819.

They are the parents of Robert, born January 8, 1842; Mary E., February 12, 1846 ; J. Willis, March 18, 1851; Sarah L., February 2, 1854; Nettie, October 25, 1860. The subject of this sketch, when about thirteen years of age, came with his father's family to the vicinity of Newark. He began his married life in slender circumstances. His first house was about two miles west of Newark, on the Granville road. In the spring of 1847 he purchased a small farm on Ramp creek. Subsequent purchases were added to it from time to time as his means enlarged until it grew to a fine estate. Several years since it received the award of the agricultural society of the county as being the best cultivated farm in the county. He took an active and enthusiastic interest in the Licking County Agricultural society from the time of its formation, and prior to his death had been a member of its board of directors over thirteen years. Whatever was for the good of the community received his warmest support. Many will remember him as being one of the most efficient citizens in securing the success of the sanitary fair held in Newark in 1864. Mr. Fulton died at hishome on Ramp creck, December 29, 1873. His wife is now living on West Main street, Newark.

FuRGuUSON, MARGARET, was born in Somerset, Perry county, Ohio, May 12, 1812; moved to Lancaster, when five years old, with her parents. In 1828, she came to Newark on horseback to visit her sister, Mrs. R. Harrison. She was married in 1833 to James Furguson, who was born in Westmoreland county,Pennsylvania. He died at Newark, February 17, 1875, at the age of sixty-four years. In his early life he learned tailoring at which he worked until about twenty years before his death, on account of his health failing he was compelled to quit his former trade. He then went into the employ of the Baltimore & Chio railroad company. He remained with them until his death, caused by an accident on the road, He was a man respected by everybody, was a great friend of children and took a special interest in his little grandchildren; Maggie and John McGinnes. He was the father of ten children: Mary J., Frederick, Margaret 1., Edward S., Edward Spencer, Hannah Josephine, William Fletcher, Mary Frances (now the wife of John McGinnes), and Cara. Mrs. Furguson now lives on Third street, Newark, at quite an advanced age. Her grandfather, Peter Blosier, was in the Revolutionary war.

FowLer, Hiram O., miller and farmer, and owner of Fowier's mills, post office, St. Louisville. He was born December 15, 1826,in Columbia coun ty, Pennsylvania. He caine to Newton townshif in 1857, and bought a half interest in Fowler' mills in 1858, and carried on the business of milling about fourteen years. His wife's father, Stephen O. Robinson and John Dunlap built the mills. In 1864 he purchased the other half interest, and has since ewned them. He was married to Sarah A. Robinson, May 1, 1858. She was born March 12, 1836, and is an only child. Her mother is re-married to John Lee, and lives in Brown county. Part of the house Mr. Fowler lives in was built sixty-six years ago. Mrs. Fowler's grandfather was one of the first settlers. He located on twelve hundred acres of land, part of which is the farm Mr. Fowler now occupies, and the west part, what is the west side of St. Louisville. At that time he kept tavern. Mr. Fowler, in his boyhood and young manhood, followed farming, carpenter work, and boat building. From 1853 to 1857 he followed boating on the Susquehanna canal,; and owned from one to four canal boats. His business was shipping grain, lumber, and produce from Pittston, Wilkesbarre, etc., to Philadelphia and Baltimore. He was in Philadelphia in from there to Baltimore city, to Henry Clay's nomination. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler have six children. Moore C., born January 11, 1860; Fidelia F., born July 12, 1862; Charles A., born February 20, 1864; George W., born February 18, 1866; Avaretta, born July 15, 1871. Mr. Fowler is a man of vigorous health, and for one of his experience retains his age very well. His mill is leased to Mr. Sherman, and has three run of stone and a saw-mill connected with it. Their business is principally custom work. They have the reputation of making first-class flour. PERRY TOWNSHIP.

FLeminc, THomas D., farmer, post office, Perryton, was born in this township June 11, 1807; married Miss Rebecca Hall in 1830. Miss Hall was born in 1814; they had four children, Nathan Quinn, Matilda Jane, Hugh Alexander, and Cynthia Martha; Hugh A. Fleming was born in this township in 1837, and was married to Miss Kate Wintermute in 1858; they have had one child. Mr. Hugh Fleming owns two lots and a residence in Elizabethtown, and carries on the business of undertaker; was a member of company F, Ohio national guards, and was actively engaged seven months, besides spending five months in Andersonville and Millen prisons.

Ford, R. J., plasterer, post office, Hanover, was born in York county, Pennsylvania, 1839; came to this county and located in 1867; was married to Miss Emeline Elliott in 1868; she was born in Ohio in 1846, her parents being Virginians. They have four children - Minnie Catharine, aged ten; Samuel James, seven; Rawleigh Edwards, four;

Millie Alice, one. Mr. Ford's father was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, in 1819, and his mother in York county, Pennsylvania, in 1807; both are living. Mr. Ford owns his home and four acres of land; is a first-class plasterer.

Fautry, L. A., farmer, Alexandria, Ohio, was born in Granville, this county, December 2, 1822, He married Miss Elizabeth Houpt, April 15, 1858. Since his marriage he has resided in St. Albans township. 'They have three children - Charles E., born Dec. 5, 1862; Mary B., January 15, 1865; Walter L., February 28, 1870. Samuel Falley, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, October 9, 1780. From the age of seventeen to twenty-two he followed the sea, crossing the Atlantic ocean several times, visiting different parts of Europe, Africa, and the West India islands. He rose from the position of cabin boy to second mate of the vessel. He returned home in 1801, came to Ohio in 1803. After three or four years he returned to Massachusetts. He married Ruth Root, July 19, 1810; and came to Granville, this county, about 1814, and purchased a farm on which he resided until his death.

He was among the early advocates of the temperance reform, and was a pioneer in the antislavery cause. For forty years he was a consistent member of the Congregational church. Blessed with a robust constitution, he enjoyed excellent health until within a few years of his death. He retained his mental faculties unimpaired until the last. He was very much interested in all social, political, and religious news of the day. He reared a family of eleven children, six sons and five daughters. He was a son of Richard and Margaret Falley, and grandson of Richard Falley, who came from France to Canada at the age of twelve years. His wife, Ruth Root, was born June 1, 1784, in Montgomery, Massachusetts. She died November 29, 1862. Samuel Falley died February 2, 1871.

GriFFitTH, Jaco S., born February 14, 1814, in Washington county, Maryland. When a year old he came with his father's family to this township. His mother, Sarah Swope, was a native of Maryland. His father, Daniel, born in Virginia, and subsequently moving to Maryland, was a millwright, and upon his arrival here in 1815, bought the northwest quarter of section fourteen, this township, which he farmed and carried on his trade at the same time. He was aman of positive character, well known and popular, which is attested by the fact that he, being a Whig in politics, was frequently elected to office in a strong Democratic township. A hater of strife and contention, he was never a party to a suit in court. In his youth he worked in his father's grist- and saw-mill, the first erected in the township; was married September 14, 1841, to Sarah Smith of Belmont county, Ohio, and has subsequently engaged in farming. He has fonr children, William, Josephine, wife of Daniel Mohler, Frank, and Charles.

GoipsMiTH, JOHN V., born in Saxony, Germany, in the village of Kaltensundhime, September 13, 1830. His father, John, was a shoemaker by trade, but by occupation a tax collector and farmer. Determined to seek his fortune in the new country, he embarked alone on a vessel and landed at New York, where he was robbed of seventy-five dollars in gold, almost all that remained of his patrimonial estate, so that he was compelled to borrow from a friend a »art of his fare to Newark, Ohio. Arriving here without a cent, and in debt, unable to speak the English language, he worked for a month on the railroad, then went to Lancaster,

Louis Philippi & Co.; he then worked at his trade awhile in Chillicothe, and afterwards moved to Portsmouth, where he took the chills and fever and was obliged to quit work; he successively visited Steubenville, Canton and Massillon, remaining a short time in each place, then located at Canal Dover, where he clerked for a few months in a grocery, then resumed his trade, working at it for three years, during which time he saved three hundred and twenty-five dollars. Returning to Lancaster, Mr. Goldsmith there married Caroline Walter, daughter of Jacob Walter. He purchased the tannery he now owns in Linnville, and moved here in 1853. He has several times invested in real estate and to-day owns property to the value of fifteen thousand» dollars, including the Parr farm near Linnville. He has five children, Jacob, Ellen, Jane, Edward, and Andrew J.

GARDNER, JOHN W., farmer, a son of George D. and Sarah Gardner. He was born in Falisbury township, April 5, 1843. Soon after arriving at the age of manhood, he enlisted in the United States service under captain Lemert, in company A., Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, Colonel Woods command. Mustered into the service October 5, 1861 ; they first encamped near Newark, on the fair-ground where they were drilled till about the fifth of February. They were then moved to Fort Donelson, Tennessee, where they were engaged in a fight for about twenty-four hours, from there to Nashville, Tennessee, where they had another fight with the rebels ; next the Snake Creek Gap fight, in Georgia ; from there they marched to Taylor's mountain, they there had an engagement with

Hood ; from there to the Mississipi river. Their next engagement took place at Helena, Arkansas, with Bragg ; next was at Shiloh, Tennessee, again with Bragg, which took place May 31, 1862; the next fight took place January 11, 1863, at Arkansas Post ; next at Chickasaw Bayou ; were engaged up to Vicksburgh; there they fought General Pemberton, remaining forty-seven days, the regiment being there when the rebels surrendered, July 4, 1863; their next fight took place at Warrington ; next Jackson, Mississipi; next Cherokee, Mississipi; from there to Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, and Ringgold; these fights took place in 1864. He then re-enlisted at Woodville, Alabama, February 3d. He then returned home on a thirty days furlough. Soon after his arrival home he was taken sick and delayed his getting back to his command till the tenth of May following; they were then engaged in the Kenesaw Mountain fight. The next battle took place at Chickamauga creek ; next Pigeon Mountain, where the subject of this sketch reccived two wounds ; their next fight was Atlanta, Georgia ; next Sand Town battle, where he received another wound ; there he received a sixty day's furlough and came home. When the time expired he again rejoined his command at Hilton Head, South Carolina; from there to Goldsborough, North: Carolina ; there they had an engagement with General Johnston ; from thence to Raleigh, North Carolina, while there Johnston surrendered ; from there they marched to Richmond, Virginia; from there to Washington where they passed the review and camped a few days; they then boarded the train for Parkersburgh, West Virginia; there took a boat for Louisville; there remained until discharged. They were mustered out at Columbus, Ohio and paid off. He then came home; after being home a while he then proceeded to buy and ship stock ; this he continued one season. He then gave his attention to farming which he has continued since that time. January 1, 1869, he married Leonora Denman, a daughter of P. R. and Susan Denman, She was born in Perry township, June 26, 1851. After his marriage he engaged in farming for William Tilton, where he remained three years. In 1873 he made a purchase ofa farm of ninety acres known as the McQueen farm, where he moved and now resides, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner are the parents of four children: Fredie, born October 5, 1869; Carrie, February 15, 1871; Eddie, December 29, 1873; Minnie, September 22, 1878. The subject of this sketch was also engaged in the Grand Gulf,

GLENN, JAMES P., post-office, Little Clay Lick. He is the son of Alexander and Jane Glenn, and was born December 7, 1857, in Appennoose county,

Iowa. His father was killed in the late war, April 6, 1862. His mother died in a short time after the death of his father. After the parents were dead James McGary, a brother of Mrs. Glenn's went to lowa and brought the orphan children to Ohio. There were three - one son and two daughters. They were brought to Franklin township, where they were reared. The subject of this sketch was married to Miss Mary Williams, November 3, 1876. 'They have two children: Martha A., born January 3, 1877; Edward L., born May 27, 1879. Mrs. Glenn is the daughter of Lansing and Cass Ann Williams, and was born January 1, 1855, in Bowling Green township. Mr. Glenn lives in the eastern part of Franklin township on the Newark and Zanesville road, about nine miles from Newark, Anna one of the daughters that was brought from Iowa, is dead; she died about 1869 or 1870. Catharine R.. the other daughter, is married to Jacob T. Puffer, and is living in Franklin ownship. They have three children. GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP.

GroRGE, JAMES W. He was born in Licking county, Februery 27, 1842; he is the son of Adam and Elizabeth George. His father died October, 1841; his mother died September, 1863. The subject of this sketch was a member of the Eighteenth regulars, and served three years in the late war. He was married to Mahala C. Bucklew, April 2, 1872; she was born in Holmes county, Ohio, October 6, 1840. She is the daughter of Rees and Anna Bucklew; her father died when she was nine years of age; her mother died in 1864.

GooDRICH, STEPHEN G., was born December 17, 1790, in Simsbury, Hartford county, Connecticut, and came to Granville, Ohio, in the fall of 1812, purchasing the farm upon which his son, Moses Goodrich, now resides. He served a short time in the War of 1812, and at the expiration of his term of service, returned to his farm, where he lived until his death, which occurred August 14, 1865.

GriFrFITH, WALTER, was born in Wales, in 1769. He emigrated to America, landed in New York in 1796. He married Mary Hughes, in 1801 or 1802, of New York, born in Wales in 1776. They settled in Oneida county, York State, remained until 1815; then he with his wife and six children migrated to Licking county, Ohio, and settled in Granville township, on the farm now owned by their son, Griffith Griffith, where they remained until deceased. His wife died in 1835- he in 1848. His vocation was farming. They reared a family of eight children, viz: Griffith, Timothy (died), Mary, Eleanor (died), Esther, Margaret, Anna, and Samuel (died). He was a consistent member of the Congregational church.

GrirritH, GRIFFITH, son of Walter and Mary Griffith, was born in Oneida county, New York, March 30, 1803. He came with his parents to Chio in 1815, who settled on a farm in Granville township, Licking county. He was reared a farmer, and has followed that as his vocation. He married Anna Weeks, daughter of Joseph and Mary Weeks, in 1838. 'They settled on the old Griffith homestead in Granville township, where he is still living. His wife died in 1861. 'hey reared a family of four children: Ann M., Jane A., Mary E. (died), and William W., who is living with his father on the home farm. He married Ella Jones, in 1873. Their union has resulted in four children, one son and three daughters.

GIBBONEY, SAMUEL G., was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1816. He isa tailor by trade. In 1837 he came to Ohio and located in Kirkersville, this county, where he has since been carrying on the business of tailoring. On October 9, 1840, he married Miss Malvina Austin, born December 30, 1818, daughter of Silas Austin. By this union he reared four children: Florence, Issadore, Melva and Silas A. All are now living except Silas A., who was killed on the fourth day of July, 1864, at the battle of Ruff's Mills, Georgia. His wife died April 6, 1863. Mr. Gibboney served about four months in the late war, and was discharged at the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Srr. - I have a painful duty to perform in making known to you the death of your son, Silas A. Gibboney, of company C, Twenty-seventh Ohio infantry, who was killed while the regiment was making a charge on the rebel works near Ruff's Mills, Georgia, July 4, 1864.

In the death of your son we have lost a youth of promise and worth. As asoldier there was none superior, always ready for any and every duty. A murmur was never known to pass his lips. He was a true soldier; as a man he was honest, upright and generous. He was an honest, patriotic, and a true lover of his country, He was in the front rank of his company when the fatal ball struck him, passing through h's body. He was by my side when he tell, but my duty being yi h my company, I could not stop. I think he never spoke after he was struck; he was killed instantly.

I with the company mourn his loss as irreparable. He was so young, so brave, always at his post in times of danger. He died as a true soldier wishes to die, facing the enemy.

He was buried near Ruff's Mills, Georgia. I had a box made for him, and sent part of the company to attend to his burial. His grave is marked with a head-board, Silas A. Gibboney, company C, Twenty-seventh Ohio infantry; killed in

GRANDSTAFF, WILLIAM, farmer, born in 1816, in Muskingum county. He was married in 1841 to Miss Elizabeth Day, of Delaware. She was born in 1820, in this county. She died in 1846. They were the parents of three children - Mary J., Louisa, and Truman. He again married in 1848 Miss Barbara Day, sister of his first wife. She was born in'1823. They are the parents of seven children - Maria (deceased), born in 1849; Elizabeth, born in 1850; Frank P. (deceased), born in 1852; Jackson (deceased), born in 1855; Laceann, born in 1857; Viola, born in 1860; Douglas, born in 1864.

GranpstaFF, A. J., farmer, born in 1829, in Muskingum county, Ohio, came to this county in 1831, with his father, Jacob Grandstaff. Jacob died in 1863, aged seventy-eight. His wife died in 1871, aged eighty-two. They were the parents of ten children; A. J. isthe youngest; he was married in 1855 to Miss Lucinda Saddler, of this county. She was born in 1833, in Pennsylvania. She died in 1869. They had four children, two of whom are living. Franklin and Willie are deceased. Elonora and Victoria are living. He again married in 1870 Miss Isabella Williams, of this county.

Graves, A. G., stock dealer, born in 1815, -in this county. His father, C. L. Graves, was born in Granville, Massachusetts, in 1792; came to this county in 1803. He was married in 1813 to Miss Lida Rose, daughter of Hiram Rose, of this county. She was born in 1794, in Granville, Massachusetts. He died in 1875; she in 1872. They were the parents of seven children. The subject of this sketch is the second. He was married in 1844 to Miss Emeline Graves, of thiscounty. She was born in 1817. She died in 1858. They were the parents of four children. Hé again married in 1869 Miss Rhoda Lincoln, of this county. She was born in 1833. They are the parents of five children. C. L. Graves was the second settler in Hartford township. There was nothing but woods in the township when he came.

GUTRIDGE, GEORGE W., post office, Brownsville. - He is a farmer, and is also engaged in the sawmill business. He is the son of E. and Mary Emily (Lampton) Gutridge, and was born February 28, 1848, in Hopewell township. His parents have always lived in this county. His father was born -on the place now occupied by the subject of this sketch. 'The Lamptons were the first 'settlers in the western part of Hopewell. Mr. Gutridge was married August 1, 1867, to Hortense Brown, the daughter of George and Eliza (Iden) Brown. She was born June 7, 1849, in Hopewell township. Her father was born in Hopewell, but her mother came from Loudoun county, Virginia, when but a small girl, and settled in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Gutridge have six children living, and one dead. Those living are, Cary C., born May 17, 1868; Edgar F., born August 10, 1869; Estella M., born May 7, 1871; Samuel M., born August 6, 1876; Emma E., born September 10, 1878; Andrew Ray, born March 18, 1880. Francis J. was born July 19, 1874. The latter died May 21, 1875. JERSEY TOWNSHIP.

GEIGER, ISAIAH, was born in Jersey township February 16, 1840; the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Geiger. His grandfather emigrated to this county from Virginia in 1805, when his father was six weeks old, and first settled in Licking township. Upon attaining his majority, Mr. Geiger worked two years at farming in Franklin county; then February 17, 1863, went west, where he remained nearly four years, spending two years in Sonoma county, California; engaged chiefly in herding on a Spanish grant, and nearly two years among the Sierra Nevada mountains in the mining camps Aurora and Beda, mining, teaming, etc. Returning to his native county with one thousand three hundred dollars, he has since led an agricultural life; was married in 1868, to Henrietta, daughter of Columbus Kent, Mr. Geiger is a leading member of the Univeralist church, of Caledonia Lodge No. 416 of the Masonic order, and of the Central Jersey Grange.

GILLILAND, REUBEN, post office, Hebron, was born May 6, 1809, in New York State. He is the son of David and Anna Gilliland, who came to this county in 1817 and located on Big Licking, on the old Hand farm. David's family numbered eight, all living except Ambrose, who ded in 1879 at Prairie City, Kansas. David died in 1835, aged fifty-five years. Anna, his wife, died in 1879, aged ninety-three years, and was the oldest lady in the township, at her death. Reuben, the subject of this sketch, was married May 7, 1829, to Margaret Geiger, of this county. They have had ten children; four are dead and six living; all married. Rebecca and Elizabeth are living in Hardin county, Valentine and Mary Ann in Hancock county, John in Franklin county, and Ambrose in Illinois, Margaret died November 1, 1875, aged sixty-six years, Reuben was married again to Harriet Snelling, of this county, November 2, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Gilliland have been members of the United Brethren church at Jamestown over forty years. Three of Reuben's sons were in the late war, two serving five years as volunteers; the other one, three years. They enlisted in the Eighty-second regiment, and were in several hard fought battles. They all returned home safe, and are now living in Franklin and Hancock counties.

Gray, GEORGE, was born April 7, 1790, in the State of Maryland. He is the son of Hezekiah and Nancy Gray. His father was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, under General La Fayette, whose grandfather came to the United States with Lord Baltimore. George, the son, was married to Sarah Mitchel, of Maryland, October 10, 1816: The result of this marriage was seven children: Mary, Sarah Ann, Barrack, George, Joseph, John H. and Marinda; all are deceased except Marinda, who married Townsend Tavener, of Licking county, who is:a farmer. His first wife died November 15, 1834; married again June, 1838, to Mary Menser, of Licking county, who was born April 20, 1799, in Pennsylvania. The result of this marriage was two children - Jane and Benton. Jane married John Hurse, of this county, and is a farmer. Benton married Jennie Spurgeon, of Muskingum county, and lives with his parents. Mr. Gray served in the War of 1812 under General Winder four years; was in the battles of Bladensburgh, Indian Head and Pautuxen. He moved to Licking county in 1833, and settled on the farm he now occupies, of some one hundred and sixty acres of land, in Licking township. Mr. Gray was one of the four who built the first Methodist Episcopal church of Jacksontown, Licking township, in 1840, and has remained a devoted member of the church ever since. He was one of the first trustees of the church, and is now in his ninetyfirst year ; is yet able to walk to church, which is one mffe.

GREEN, Isaac, post office, Hebron, was born April 15, 1845, in this county. He was the son of Theodore and Elizabeth, who came to this county in 1805. He married Mary Comisford, of Hebron, who was the daughter of Paris P. Comisford, who came to this county in 1835 and located at Newark. Isaac Green hd one child, Rosa M., who was born September 15, 1877. Mrs. Green is a member of the Roman Catholic church at Newark.

GREEN, Nimrop A., son of H. S. Green, was born May 6, 1837, in Paris, Fauquier county, Virginia. When two years old he came with his parents in the spring of 1839 to Ohio, and settled in Perry township. He remained with them until he was twenty-one years of age, when he went to Iowa, and remained there until the breaking out of the late rebellion, when he volunteered and went into the service as a Union soldier. He was in the war until it closed; afterwards came back to this county and married Miss Amanda E. Miller, of Elizabethtown, Perry township. She was born in Muskingum county, near Adams Mills. They have three boys: Adonis, born March 18, 1868; Lester, born May 14, 1870; and Arthur, born April 23, 1873. - Mr. Green's occupation is that of carriage making. He is an active business man and a respectable citizen.

GREEN, THEODORE, son of Andrew and Margaret Green, was born October 19, 1805, in Maine. He came to this county in 1812, and was married February 27, 1830, to Elizabeth Malone, of this county, but a native of Maine. They had twelve children - six dead and six living. Those living are all in sight of each other on lands left to them by their father. Mr. T. Green died February *3, 1868, aged sixty-three years. Mrs. Green died February 20, 1877, aged sixty-six years, the death taking place at the house of her son, James A.

born in March, 1842, and was married to Mrs. Mary Ireland, of Licking county, in 1861. They have one child, Andrew, born February 2, 1862, who lives at home. Theodore Green came here when there were but few in the present county, and by hard work and good financiering he was able to leave each of his children a home. He was honest, upright in all his transactions, and was highly respected by all his friends and neighbors

GLOVER, GEORGE M., farmer, born in Mary Anh township, May 14, 1852. His parents came from Hardy county, Virginia, in the year 1818, and settled in Mary Anntownship. 'They remained there till the year 1879, when they removed to Newton township, where they are now living. They were of English descent. Mr. Glover is one of eleven children, four boys and seven girls, nine of whom are now living, two girls having died. He, together with his brothers, Franklin, John, and William, are now living in Mary Ann township, upon a portion of Mr. Solomon C. Smith's farm.

GOSNELL, DANIEL, was born 1799, came to this county in 1814, with his parents. He was married in 1822 to Naomi Preston, of this county, who was born in 1803, in Washington county, Pennsylvania. They had fifteen children, seven living at present - Chester, Abraham, Anna, Joseph, Ada, Jesse, and Philander; all have becn married and are living in the county. Daniel Gosnell died in 1874, aged seventy-five years. Chester Gosnell was born in 1825, in McKean township; he was married March 26, 1863, to Margaret Winner, of this county, who was born in 1845, in McKean township. Results of this marriage, two children, Elzenia, born 1865, and Semers, born November 9, 1368. Mrs. Naomi Gosnell is at present living with her son Chester, where she, with her husband, first located. Everything being a dense forest at that time, they cleared away the timber to build a cabin. They were subject to the hardships of pioneer life. Mrs. Gosnell remembers when there were but one or two cabins between Sylvania and Chatham. She retains her memory the same as in her younger days. She is now in her seventyeighth year.

GOSNELL, PETER, farmer, was born in 1802, in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, and is the only one living of the family of Daniel Gosnell, who came to this county in 1814, and located in Mc- Kean township in 181s. Daniel Gosnell died at the age of eighty one years; Sarah, his wife, died at the age of eighty-six years. They built their first log cabin in the woods, cutting away timber enough to get a clear spot. sketch, was married in 1825 to Anna Preston, of this county, who was born in 1804, in Pennsylvania. Results of this marriage, nine children, all living except one. Erilla, born 1826, was married in 1844 to George Bowers, of this county, a farmer; they had five children; two deceased. Ellen, George, and Sarah Anna are living. Elizabeth, born in 1827; John, born 1829; Sarah, born 1832; Bernard, born 1834; George R., born 1836; Daniel, born 1839; Anna M., born 1841; Mary, born 1847;-all married and living in McKean township, except Daniel, who is living in Union county. Mr.- Gosnell died November 7, 1874 aged seventy years. Peter has two grandchildren living with him; Lorenzo H. Gleson, who was born in 1852, and Clara A., who was born in 1856. Mr. Gosnell cast his first vote in 1824; he has always voted the Democratic ticket.

GOSNELL, JOHN W., was born October 30, 1829, In McKean township; is the son of Peter and Anna Gosnell, who came to this county in 1814, from Pennsylvania. John W. was married in 1855 to Elizabeth Barrack, of this county, who was born May 24, 1837. Results of this marriage, two children; Laura F., born December 23, 1856, and Lenora D., born February 12, 1858. These young ladies yet live at home. Mr. Gosnell is a shoemaker by trade; carried on the business fifteen years, then moved on a farm west of Fredonia, where he now resides. The family- are members of the Methodist Episcopal church - Liberty chapel. 'They have always lived in McKean township.

and Susan Gosnell. He was married October 2, 1873, to Amanda Rhodes, of this county, who was born April 29, 1852, and is the daughter of Cassel and Mary Rhodes. They have one child, Mertie Mary, born November 1, 1878. Mr. Gosnell has always lived in McKean township, and is a farmer by occupation.

GREENWOOD, THEODORE, was born in 1837, in Clark county; was the son of Jewett and Matilda Greenwood. Jewett Greenwood was born in 1806, in Vermont; came to this county in 1822 with his parents; was married in 1831 to Matilda Woolford of this county, who was born in 1803, in Virginia. They had eight children. Theodore, the subject of this sketch, was married in 1866 to Julia Ann Fraker, of this county; they have no children, but have adopted a girl, who is living with them. Mr. Greenwood located in McKean township in 1870. He enlisted in company I, Forty-fourth infantry, from Clark éounty, October, 1861; was under General Rosecrans, and in the battles of Louisburg, Green Mountain, Green River, Meadow Bluff, Allegheny Mountain, where Floyd was defeated, losing twenty pieces of heavy artillery. He returned home in 1863.

GREEN, Noan, farmer, post office, Johnstown, was born May 11, 1811,in Monroetownship. He is the third child and first son of George and Diadema Green, who were the first settlers in the township, Mrs. Green, who is still living, giving birth to the first white child born in the township. The subject of this sketch is the oldest living male child now living in the township of Monroe, May 31, 1830. Mr. Green was married to Miss Olive Crawford, by whom he has had two children, Lavina (born, married, and living in Coles county, Illinois). She was born April 12, 1831, and Margaret, born June 29, 1833,and died January 23, 1879. Mr. Green has seen the country grow from its infancy, and is yet a well preserved and vigorous man, able to make a hand in the harvest field, which he did during the harvest of 1880. The mother of the subject of this sketch was Diadema Green, whose family were the third who moved into Monroe township. Washington Evans was first, Charles Green second, and the third was George Green, husband of Diadema Green (whose maiden name was Willison), was born on the eleventh day of January, 1788. She was married when about the age of sixteen years. Her husband came to Monroe township about 1807, and purchased eighty acres of land, paying at the rate of one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre, located in Raccoon town, and on which the Indians had cleared from> three to five acres. Great quantities of relics have been found in this vicinity.

Grandmother Green states that she remained alone for three weeks in the midst of about three hundred Indians whilst her husband was cutting and threshing his crop of wheat near Lancaster, Fairfield county. She says there were three Indians (two of whom were called Indian Joe and Indian George, the other she does not recollect his name), came to kill her husband and his brother Charles ; her husband taking down his rifle, on their approach, went out to meet them but instead of their showing any hostile disposition they were inclined to be remarkably friendly, using the following language: "Indian no kill white man, Indian white man's friend." She speaks highly of this tribe of Indians, the Wyandofts, and delights in relating incidents that occurred in an early day. She is the mother of seventeen children, fourteen of whom lived to become mothers and fathers. She is making her home with her youngest daughter. She still owns about thirty acres of land, so that she is not dependent upon any one for a suhtistence.

GREEN, Corwin C., farmer and stock dealer, Johnstown, was born June 18, 1841, in Monroe township, where he has always resided. He is the only son of Rezin and Parmelia Green, and grandson of Diadema Green, who was the third family who settled in Monroe township. He married Ann M. Beaver September 27, 1866. She was born September 11, 1847, in Monroe township, Seneca county, Ohio. They have three children, Grant C., born June 23, 1868; Clyde B., born May 13, 1871; Earl R., born August 3, 1876. All bright, promising boys. They own one hundred and thirty-three acres of land under a high state of cultivation. They possess genial natures and are highly respected by their relatives and acquaintances.

Grover, THomas, blacksmith, Johnstown, was born in Washington county, Maryland, August 25, 1833. Came to Licking county in 1836. Married Miss Catharine Hone, of Monroe township, January 27, 1856. She was born August 25, 1836. They had twelve children: Christie, born February 25, 1857; Rose, July 4, 1858; Orville, February 19, 1860; Adda, December 1, 1861; William, July 11, 1863; Joseph, February 13, 1865; Lovary, January 2, 1867; Manderville, January 2, 1869 ; Harry, January 2, 1871; Lottie, March 19, 1874; Ernest, December 28, 1875 (died January 16, 1876); Thaddeus, October 3, 1878. Mr. Grover is among the leading smiths in the county. He served ten months in the Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry during 1862.

Ohio, September 11, 1825. He married Kate A, Banata, January 1, 1856, but to them no children were given. She died August, 1867. September 8, 1868, he married Mrs. Lucinda J. Spellman, daughter of Rufus and Martha Knapp. She was born June 14, 1833. As a result of their marriage they had two children: Carrie Dell, born December 31, 1869; William C., born December 23, 1872. Mother died June 14 1877. Mr. David Green, father of the subject of this sketch, was born May

4, 1800. He married Sarah Hunt, December 9, 1824. Eleven children were given to them: William H., Honor Leake Eric, Jonathan Smith, Elizabeth E., Martha Jane, Sarah Ann, James H., Samantha, Thomas Augustus, Mary Malissa and Emeline C. Father died about 1854 or 1855; mother died April, 1864. James H., enlisted in company L, Fifth Illinois cavalry, September 1, 1861, and participated in the following engage. ments: Arkansas Post, Smithville, Vicksburgh, Jackson, Meridian, Cold Water, Clarendon, Holly Springs and many skirmishes and raids. He received a flesh wound while in a skirmish with General Forest's guerillas.

GURNEY, JOHN, wool and stock dealer, was born in Cornington, Massachusetts, in 1815. He immigrated to Ohio in 1833, locating about one mile east of Alexandria, on Raccoon creek, where he still resides. Mr. Gurney ranks high in his township as being one of the most enterprising men in St. Albans township; in fact he has been instrumental in the building of churches and other public improvements to his own detriment. Before the era of railroads he walked all the way from Alexandria to Cincinnati and purchased the bell now used by.the Baptist church of Alexandria. Mr. Gurney married Ruth Pierson, May 26, 1839. She was born January 27, 1814, near Auburn, New York. 'They had eight children - the eldest died in infancy; Paul P., born May 26, 1842; Bryant,-born February 4, 1844; Heber M., born April 1, 1846; David, born May 19, 1848; Willis, born August 2, 1849; Lucy A., born January 29, 1851; Winona, born December 7, 1853. Mother died September 8, 1872.

GuRNEy, Pau. P., was born May 26, 1842, in the building where he now lives. He received his education at the district schools, where he attended to the age of twelve years. He remained at home on the farm until. he was twenty-six years of age. He married Bye E. Williams, September 21, 1868. She was born August 7, 1845, in Monroe township. They have one child: Asa D., born September 21, 1870.

settled in Columbus, Ohio, where she lived one year and a half, when she married Nicholas Gahn, of Newark, Ohio. They lived on a farm near Newark, Ohio, Mr. Gahn directing his attention to agriculture. In ashort time Mr. Gahn died, leaying her with two children. About six months after the death of her husband, Mrs. Gahn moved to Newark where she has lived since.

Gareer, J. M., of the firm of Garber & Vance, planing mills at Newark. He is a carpenter, joiner and contractor. He was born April 3, 1845, in Washington county, Pennsylvania, and is the son of C. and Ann Garber. He came to this county June 16, 1873, and settled in Newark, where he has lived since. He was married April 3, 1873, to Annetta Woodrow, of Washington, Pennsylvania. She was born October 10, 1850. 'They have three children: Liilian, born March 23, 1874; Bertha, May 18, 1876; Ernest, March 8, 1880. Bertha died July 26, 1877. Mr. Garber resides on Locust street.

GarRBER & VANCE, proprietors of the Newark planing mill, sash and door factory, between Fifth and Sixth streets, on Canal street. - This firm commenced business at their present location in 1873, where they have since been conducting the business successfully. They dress all kinds of lumber, and manufacture doors, sash, blinds, window frames, stair buildings, all kinds of mouldings, brackets; in fact, everything pertaining to house carpentering; also do contracting for building and repairing.

GARBER, SAMUEL B., carpenter, born September 15, 1818, in Washington county, Pennsylvania. He removed to Richland county, Ohio, with his parents in 1836, and was married to Lydia Mikesell, of Knox county, October 4, 1838. After his marriage he returned to Richland county, and remained there until the year 1846, when he, with his wife and three children, came to Licking county, where they have resided eyer since. They have ten children: Emeline, born October 26, 1839; Lucinda, born August 28, 1841; Alpheus, born August 31, 1844; Rachel, born February 12, 1847; Benjamin, born August 6, 1849; Sarah, born December 4, 1851; Martha, born July 29, 1854; Mary, born January ro, 1857; Samuel, jr., born June 20, 1859; Edward, born February 10, 1862; Charlotte, born March 11, 1866. The children are all living except Benjamin, who died August 19, 1851.

'GarRIcuES, MItTon, plasterer by trade. He was born May 27, 1841, in New Jersey, and came to this county October 1875, and settled in Newark where he has since lived, working at his trade. He works principally in fancy and ornamental plastering. His house on Ninth street, in Newark, is finished in a very fine style; the ceilings being in rare and ornamental designs of his own work and idea. He was married May 1, 1876, to-Josephine Ashchenback. She was born in Newark, New lersey. Mr. Garrigues belongs to the Masonic order, has his membership in L. A. F. and A. M., No. 39, Newark, New Jersey. He also belongs to the Warren chapter, No. 6, R. A. N., Bigelow council No. 7, R. and S. M., Newarx commanding No. 44, Kot,

Garver, A. L., carpenter and joiner. He was born near Belville, Richland county, August 31, 1844. At an early day he learned his trade with his father, S. B. Garver, of Newark. He was married to Miss Emma Patterson, of Newark, January 10, 1872; she was born February 24, 1845. They are the parents of two children: Gertrude D., born July 27, 1872; Lulu B., born December 7, 1877. 'The subject of this sketch came to Licking county in 1860; followed carpentering until 1862, when he engaged with the P. C. & S, railroad company, and remained with them eighteen months. He then went back to his present occupation. He lives on South Third street, Newark, and his mother lives at the east end of St. Clair street; she is sixty-six years old.

GERLACH, JOHN, gardener. He was born in Germany March 7, 1820; emigrated with his father to Shenandoah county, Virginia, in 1850; was married to Elizabeth Ribbel, who, also, was born in Germany June 30, 1822. They came to Newark during the civil war, since which time, Mr. Gerlach has been following market gardening. They have seven children living: Annie E., Anna C., Wilmina, Richel, Mary, Philip and Samuel. Lyda died in infancy. Mr. Gerlach was an unwilling member of the southern army, and has seen many hardships in consequence.

GLAUNSINGER, FReED., machinist. - He was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, June 18, 1839. He came to Newark in 1866, and engaged with Vogelmeyer in the manufacturing of brick. In 1877 he engaged with the Baltimore & Ohio railroad company to work in their shop. He was married March 18, 1867, to Miss Maggie Shafer, who was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, August 22, 1846. They have four children: Fred, born November to, 1868; Mary, born August r1, 1871; George, born September 3, 1878; Louisa, born March 26, 1880. Henry died August 22, 1874, aged eight months. Infant son died in 1846, at the age of three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Glaunsinger came to America, leaving their parents in Germany.

sixteen years of age he learned the tinner trade. He was married to Elizabeth Burns, October 28, 1861. She was born in July, 1842. They have six children living: Elizabeth E., born February 14, 1864 (died September 8, 1865) ; John W., born August 20, 1865 (died January 26, £867) ; Celia, born March 5, 1869; Louisa, August 20, 1873; Fannie, September 10, 1875; Robert, December 9, 1877 (he died at the age of eight months) ; Bertha, born December 30, 1879. In connection with the tinning business, M. Glekler follows market gardening of which he is master. He has a pleasant little home in Newark township.

Gortus, J. A., manufacturer of boots and shoes, was born in Kenton, Hardin county, Ohio, November 18, 1848; came with his father's family to Newark in October, 1855. In January, 1867, he learned the shoemaker trade; this he still continues. In August, 1869, he went to Connersville, Indiana, and was married to Julia A. Hofherr, of that city. She was born in Weibstadt, Baden, Prussia, July 25, 1852. 'They have three children: Rosa C., born March 27, 1872; Frederick M., January 9, 1875; Charles L., April 3, 1877. Mr. Gorius is the son of John Gorius, who now lives on Main

February, 1812. He was fourth sergeant of company E, Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served twenty months in the late war; was discharged on account of disability. He was a national guard in France under Louis Philip. Hisson, John J., was a member of company I, Second Ohio heavy artillery; served eighteen months, and was discharged when the war closed. He died July 18, 1879, aged thirty-five years, two months and nine days.

GRaASSER, GEORGE M., probate judge, Licking county, Ohio. Judge Grasser is a native of Rhein Bavaria, Germany, and was born December 13, 1831. His parents emigrated to America in the s 1837, and located in Newark. He received is education in the public schools of this city, after which he read law with H. C. Blackman, and was admitted to the bar in 1857, and entered upon the practice of his profession in 1858. He was elected to the office of township clerk, in which he remained eleven years. He also served as a member of the board of education ten years. In 1864 he was elected justice of the peace of this city, in which he served six years, and in 1870 he was elected mayor, and served the city in that capacity one term, after which he served as deputy clerk of court until 1876, during which, in 1875, he was elected probate judge, and was re-elected in 1878. He was married August 8, 1855, to Sarah J. Little, daughter of Elias Little, of Canton, Ohio, by whom he has a family of three children: Flora O. (Mrs. Ed. S. Franklin), George G. and Charles C.

GREEN, FERDINAND, E., carpenter and joiner, was born near Amosville, Culpeper county, Virginia, March 31, 1827. In 1842, his varents moved to Pike county, Missouri, remained there about a year, when they returned to Virginia. The trip to Missouri was made overland and took thirtyone days time; remained in Virginia until 1849, when he went to Barren county, Kentucky, where he commenced to learn his trade. He returned to Virginia,and in 1850 went to Meigs county, Ohio, and finished his trade in 1852 ; went back to Virginia and was married to Mary M. Butler, September 14, 1854, who was born July 5, 1832. 'They had nine children: Annie E., born September 1, 1855; William H., born July 2, 1857 ; Ruterter C., born February 7, 1859; Mary V., born May to, 1861, and died January 10, 1864; Robert Lew, born March 18, 1863 and died August 19, 1864 ; Joseph F., born March 17, 1866 ; Jackalinie, born April 14, 1868; Sallie M., born June 24, 1870; Mollie B., August 6, 1875 and died August 7, 1877. Annie was married to William G. Belt, October 25, 1877, and lives in Union township, In 1863, he moved from Amosville, Virginia, to Washington, District of Columbia, where he remained till 1865, when he came to Newark, where they have since resided. His parents are both dead ; his mother died in 1866, sixty-seven years of age. His father was born in 1789 and died in 1846. Mrs, Green's mother is living in Washington, District of Columbia, and is seventy-two years old. Her father died December 24, 1872, seventy-one years of age. Mr. Green lives in West Newark, following his trade as carpenter and joiner.

GRIFFITH, JOHN, railroad engineer, was born in Remsen, New York, June 13, 1835. He came to Newark in 1845. When the war began he enlisted, June 22, 1861, in the 'Twelfth Ohio volunteer infantry, and was in service one year. He was discharged on account of disability. He-again enlisted in company I, One Hundred and Twentyninth Ohio volunteer infantry, July 4, 1863, and served ten months. He was married to Elizabeth Kipp, of Dresden, Ohio. She was born January 10, 1846. Since the war he has been in the employ of the Panhandle railroad company, and for the past thirteen years he has been engineer. His parents are pioneers of Licking county, His mother is now living, at the age of eighty-four years. They were formerly from Wales. Mrs. Griffith is one of a family oY seven children. Two of her brothers were soldiers in the late war. William served in the First Ohio volunteer cavalry over four years, Henry in company G,

Forty-fifth Ohio volunteer mounted infantry. He was promoted to first lieutenant of artillery. Mr. Griffith is one of a family of five children. He has one sister. Three brothers were soldiers in the late war. He came from Rome, New York, to Newark, all the way by canal.

Guy, JouN, merchant tailor. - He was born in Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland, October 10, 1833. He came to this country in 1857, and travelled throughout the United States until he settled in Cincinnati May, 1874. He was married to Jennie Alexander, who was born in London, England, October ro, 1832. Their marriage took place in London, January 1, 1855. They have seven children: Jennie, Lettie, Minnie, Arabelle, Alfred, Charlie and Howard. Miss Lettie is an accomplished whistler. This seems to be natural for her, for at the early age of three she could whistle and imitate the warble of almost any bird, and to-day she attracts the attention of all with this rare accomplishment. She is now nineteen years of age, and has visited many of the largest cities in this and.other States. After remaining in Cincinnati for about five or six years they removed to Dayton and remained there eleven years, after which they came to this county and settled in Newark, where they have lived ever since.

HALL, JOHN, farmer, born in 1834, in this county. His father, Gideon Hall, was born in Green county, Pennsylvania, in 1809, and came to this county with his father, Jonathan Hall, in 1830. Gideon Hall was married in 1833, to Miss Delilah Butcher, daughter of John Butcher, of this county. They were the parents of five children. John Hall, the subject of this sketch, was the oldest child. He was married in 1855, to Miss Hannah Dumbauld, daughter of P. W. Dumbauld, of this county; she was born in 1836. 'They are the parents of seven children: Marion, married and living in Knox county; William, married and living in this county; Alonzo "A., Mary E., Emma Di; Levi L., and Ettie'M. Mr. Hall has a good farm, and is engaged in sheep farming, having a fine flock of registered sheep.

Hawkins, JAmrs, farmer, born in Hampshire county, Virginia, in 1819, came to this county in 1831, with his father, Joseph Hawkins. James was married in 1840, to Miss Esther Huddles, of Knox county; she was born in 1819. They are the parents of three children: Joseph, living at home; Homer, who is married, and lives on the farm; and Melissa, living at home. After living in this county some five years, Mr. Hawkins removed to Knox county, where he lived about fifteen years, when he returned to this county, where he still

Hoover, J. H., farmer, born in Monroe township, this county, in 1835. Has been engaged in a great many pursuits, and has been moderately successful in all. Was married in 1870, to Miss Sarah Woodward, of this county; she died in 1876. They had two children. Again married in 1878, to Miss Huldah White, of this county. Mr. Hoover isa farmer, and devotes some of his time to selling agricultural implements.

-1 Hoover, B. G., merchant, was born in Monroe township, this county, in 1843. His early life was spent at home with his parents, attending school and working on the farm until he was about twenty years of age. Early in the year 1864, he went to Montana territory, spending nearly two years there, returning late in 1865, the mining business proving unsuccessful. In 1866 he married Miss Susie McInturf, daughter of James McInturf, of this county. Miss McInturf was born in December, 1845, in this county. They are the parents of three children. Immediately after returning from the mines, he engaged in farming his father's place, working as a tenant for two years, and at the end of that time purchasing a part interest in the farm. He continued farming until the autumn of 1872, and, although successful at farming, he sold out and engaged in the lumber business, handling a large amount of lumber and logs in the three years that he was interested in the business. In 1876; he in company with an older brother, J. N. Hoover, purchased a general merchandise store in Appleton. In September, 1879, he bought out his brother's interest in the store, and at present is the sole owner.

Houck, WiLson, farmer, born in 1848, in this county. His father, David Houck, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, in 1810, and came to this county in 1818. His wife, Miss Hannah Vance, of Knox county, Ohio, was born in 1809. Mr. Houck died in 1877. They were the parents of four children; the subject of this sketch is the youngest.. He was married in 1872, to Miss Christiana Myers, daughter of Solomon Myers, of this county. She was born in 1850, in this county. They are the parents of two children: Mabel D. and Orril.

Hupp, Batser, born in Franklin township, May 14, 1828. At the age of fifteen he and his brother contracted extensively for cutting wood in Green, Hamilton, Butler and Warren counties for the Cincinnati market. In 1849 he went to California, where he spent the next four years of his life engaged chiefly in mining. Since his return he has been farming and buying and shipping stock. In August, 1856, was married to Esther Lewis. They have three children: Emma, Flora and Charles Henry. Emma is married to Henry Courson, of this township, who is engaged in business with his father-in-law.

Hancer, A. C., Christian minister and farmer, born in 1817 in Knox county, Ohio. He was married in 1844 to Miss Sarah A. Rockwill, of Stark county, Ohio. They are the parents of seven children living and two dead: James A., who died in a southern prison during the war; Martha E, Mary E., Oliver D., Rebecca (deceased), John, India, Flora B., Margary.

HELPHREY, BuRGEss, farmer, born in 1820 in this county. His father, Daniel Helphrey, was born in 1796 in Rockingham county, Virginia. He came to this county in 1808. He was married in 1816 to Miss Elizabeth Harrison, of this county. She was born in 1798 in Rockingham county, Virginia. He died in 1871. They were the parents ofeleven children, seven of whom are living. The subject of this sketch is the third child. He was married in 1854 to Miss Mary A. Wallace, of this county. She was born in 1823 in this county. They are the parents of two children: Mary E,, Allie J. Mrs. Helphrey's father, David Wallace, was born in county Armagh, Ireland, in 1773. He married Mary Flenny, of the same county. They came to this country in 1819. They brought with them three children. They arrived at Wilmington, now Utica, December 25. Three children, Robert J., Mary A., Elizabeth J., were born in this country. David Wallace died December 23, 1846. His wife died February 8, 1857.

Houck, Dante, M. - Mr. Daniel Houck was the son of the veteran pioneer, James Houck, now considerably more than ninety years old. Daniel Houck was born in Muskingum county, March 1o, 1810, and died at his residence, in Burlington township, April 9, 1877, at the age of sixty-seven years. The house of his father stood within the range of the great " Burlington Storm" of 1825, and was blown down, but none of the inmates were seriously injured. He had a large circle of friends and relatives who all highly esteemed him for his many excellent traits of character. Mr. Houck held a membership in the Christian church for many years, and was always held in high repute for his work's sake.

Hatt, JoRDAN, rsQ. - Squire Hall lived in Eden township more than fifty years, and died there December 8, 1875, at the advanced age of eightyone years. He was born in Monongalia county, with his father's family in 1811, when he was seventeen years old, and had therefore spent fifty-eight years of his life here. Squire Hall was a man of integrity and intelligence. and maintained ,from early manhod to old age an excellent christian character. He was for many years an acting magistrate, and served as county commissioner from 1848 to 1851. Squire Hall had an extensive acquaintance, and enjoyed the confidence and friendship of a large circle of friends.

Houman, THomaAs, farmer, born in Cornwall, England, May 5, 1820. At the age of twenty-four years he married Charlotte Simmons March 26, 1845. She was born in Devonshire, England, September 1, 1825. The next April he and his companion sailed for America, landing at Quebec, From there he came to Marietta, Washington county, remaining there about three years, and performing labor on a farm; he then moved to Portsmouth, Scioto county, in the fall of 1827, where he remained about eight years, laboring in a rolling mill; from there he moved to Zanesville, Ohio, where he remained about three months, driving team during that time; from there he came to Fallsbury township, and purchased a farm of eighty acres, where he now resides. It is a very desirable and pleasant home. Mr. and Mrs. Holmah are the parents of eight children: Elizabeth A., born March 28, 1846; Thomas H., August 18, 1847; Mary S.,'July 20, 1850 (died August, 1850); William J., born November 4, 1852; Samuel P., January 8, 1859; Mary E., June 8, 1862; Florie E., November 19, 1865; Emma Z., October 29, 1867. Mrs. Holman is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Pleasant Valley.

Hisry, Wizr1am. - Mr. Hisey was born in Shenandoah county, Virginia, December 24, 1822. In 1824, his parents, Jonathan and Sarah Hisey, removed with their family to this township. All the children, eleven in number, are, at this writing, still living - most of them in this county. Mr. Hisey's occupation is farming, and he has always resided in this township. He was united in marriage October 25, 1855, to Sarah Parr, the daughter of Samuel Parr and Amelia Ann Ernst, born June 12, 1829. Her grandfather, Ernst, was one of the original settlers in the township, and located upon the farm where Mr. Hisey now resides. He endured the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life. His first corn crop having failed to mature, his family was obliged to subsist during the ensuing winter upon bread made from a mixture of the un- ripe corn and boiled pumpkins. Mrs. Hisey has in her possession a valuable relict in the shape of a snuff box of peculiar pattern, once belonging to her mother's grandfather. Their only child, Louisa Vilora, was married March 4, 1877, to William Alfred Smith, who died of bilious fever April 24, 1880. She now lives with her parents. GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP.

Hervey, Rev. Dwicut B., the oldest son of Rev. Henry Hervey, D. D., was born in Martinsburgh, Knox county, Ohio, June 4, 1834; was educated at Martinsburgh academy, Hanover college, Indiana, and Jefferson college, Pennsylvania, graduating at the latter place August, 1858. He studied theology one year at Princeton Theological seminary, and two years at Allegheny seminary, from which he graduated April, 1861. He was licensed to preach the gospel by the Presbytery of Richland, Juve 13, 1860, and immediately took charge, as stated supply, of the Presbyterian church of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, for three months. October 9, 1861, he received a call to become pastor of the Presbyterian church of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, which he accepted, and was ordained and installed pastor of that church January 16, 1862. He continued to serve that church until January, 1874, when he resigned and accepted a call to become pastor of the Presbyterian church of Jersey, in this county. In July, 1875, receiving a call from the Presbyterian church of Granville, which he felt it to be his duty to accept, he resigned his charge in Jersey, removed to Granville, and was installed pastor of that church September 29, 1875. He was married September 16, 1861, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Eells Reeder, of Newark. 'Their family consists of four sons and one daughter.

Hopart, GILES, was born in Essex, Vermont, September 28, 1809. He came with his parents, Noah and Abigail Hobart, to Licking county, Ohio, in 1817, who settled on land now owned by Wesley Hobart, on Burg street, Granville township, where they passed the remainder of their days. He deceased in April, 1853. His wife survived him until February 26, 1867. Our subject married Miss Mary A. Warden, September, 1833, daughter of Captain Gabriel: Warden, born September 25, 1810. They settled on Burg street, Granville township, remaining until in 1849, then he purchased and moved on the farm now owned by his son, Wesley J. Hobart, on North street, where they deceased; he, February 1, 1872, his wife surviving him until August 5, 1874. Their union resulted in six children: Martha, Henry, Heman L., Lewis (deceased), George, and Wesley }. All grew to be men and women. He was reared a farmer, and followed farming as his vocation during life. With the exception of about eighteen or twenty years, he was engaged in the manufacture of tomb-stones, from free-stone and marble, which he made a success, commencing the business in about 1831, and retiring from it in 1849 or 1850. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife was a member of the Presbyterian church,

Hopart, Guy C., son of Noah and Abigail Hobart, was born in Essex, Vermont, January 27, 1817. He was brought to Licking county, Ohio, by his parents, in September, 1817, who settled in Granville township, on Burg street. He was reared a farmer, and followed farming as his principal vocation. He married Emeline Tyler, November 26, 1840, daughter of Colonel George Tyler. Their marriage resulted in five children - two sons and three daughters; all are living. He migrated to Kansas in 1856, his family remaining in Granville township. In 1863 he enlisted in a Kansas regiment, and served about one year in the war. His wife deceased October 20, 1865. He died April 25, 1869.

Hoiier, Mrs. Juria A., was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1809; she is the daughter of John Cutchall, an early settler of Newark. She was married to Samuel Holler, February 22, 1833; they are the parents of eight children: Mary A., wife of Charles Hendricks; N. C., Sarah E., wife of William Boner; S. J., James E., Jacob N., David S., Isaac W. Mr. Holler by occupation was a farmer. He died July,18, 1871, aged sixty-four years.

Sarah Harrington, wife of Amasa, was born in Lanesboro, Massachusetts, May 18, 1768. They were married in March, 1788, and settled in Franklin county, Vermont. Two of their eleven children died in infancy: six sons and three daughters lived to mature age, and had families. Their names and order were: Daniel, Orpha, Adah, Norval D., Hiram .R., Ephraim G., Samantha, Timothy W., and Amasa E. He left Vermont in 1813, and came to Ohio, stopping in Muskingum until April 4, 1814, when he arrived in Granville, this county. He purchased and settled on the farm south of town, where his grandson, Howard W. Howe, now resides. Three of his sons became ministers of the gospel, namely: Norval D., Hiram R., and Timothy W. The last two settled in Ohio, the other in Virginia. Amasa E. taught school many years in Zanesville, Ohio, and in Danville, Mlinois. He was highly esteemed'by his pupils and_ patrons as an excellent governor and successful teacher, Amasa Howe, at the age of fifteen, enlisted in the American army during the war of the Revolution.

He saw its close in 1783. In after life he was a farmer and carpenter mechanic. Possessing a good physical constitution and a willing mind, he was ever ready for work. By his industry and regular habits, he set an example worthy of imitation by his sons. By his manly, upright deportment in civil and social life, he secured and sustained an unblemished reputation to the close of his life. He spent a few of the last years of life in Gallia county, -near the town of Vinton. His wife died in that county, April, 1840, aged seventy-two years. Mr. Howe married for his second wife, a Mrs. Blagg, who still survives. He lived until January 18, 1853, aged eighty-seven years and six months. His soul was sustained in peace at the approach of death, as it had been during his long life, by an unfaltering faith in the merits of Jesus Christ as his Savior. Three of the family are still living: Hiram R., eighty-two, Timothy H. and Amasa E., seventy-four years of age.

Sybel Phelps who became his wife, was born in Agawam, now Springfield, Massachusetts. Soon after marriage he settled in St. Albans, Franklin county, Vermont. His children were Lucy D., Bathsheba P., John M., Marianne C. and Samuel L. In 1818 he came to Licking county, Ohio, with his family, travelling, as others in those days did, in wagons, drawn by oxen and horses. He purchased a farm near his brother, one and a half miles south of Granville. All his children became famous as school teachers - the daughters until they married. The sons, after they left the Ohio university at Athens, followed teaching as a profes- ~ sion.

John M., for many years, was principal of the McIntire academy in Zanesville. Leaving Zanesville in 1851, hé went to California, and there followed his vocation until his health failed. He died in Virginia City, Nevada, in 1878, at the age of seventy-six. His fame as a teacher was excellent.

Samuel L. taught in Lancaster, Ohio, fora time, and for pupils had some of the Shermans, who are a "tower of strength" at present in our government. He went from Lancaster to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and established an academy in 1840, which continues under the superintendence of one of his sons. He was called to his eternal home a few years ago, aged about seventy years.