Logan County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1880 (part 4 of 13)

STEPHEN HARRIMAN, farmer; P. 0., North Greenfield; is the second eldest of the Harriman family now living; he was born in Washington Co., Pa., Deo. 29, 1817, and is a son of Simpkin and Sarah (Green) Harriman, who were blessed with a family of thirteen children. Simpkin's father was David Harriman, who was born in Maryland and removed to Washington, Pa., prior to the war of the Revolution, where Simpkin was born, 1788. He married in 1806, and emigrated west in 1825, locating where David Harriman, Jr., lives; here Simpkin remained until his death, which occurred Feb. 4, ]872, and his wife in October, 1868. Stephen's grandmother was Phoebe Kirk before marriage, but she afterwards married Nehemiah Green, who served all through the wjir of the Revolution, bimpkin Harriman was a graduate, and during lus life was mostly engaged in teaching. Returning to David - he was raised to farming, and at he ao^e of 17 began for himself; at the age of 22, on Jan. 16, 1840, he was united in matrimony to Harriet Watkins, born in Jefferson Tp., Sept. 18, 1816; she is a daughter of James and Nancy (White) Watkins. The Watkinses are from Sussex Co., Va., and came west in 1816, and located in the southern part of Jefferson Tp. James W. died in 1862; his wife in 1852. For a time after Stephen was married, he lived on the Harriman farm, but in February', 1845, he moved to the northern part of Perry, where he has since resided, first purchasing sixty acres; he has now 268 acres. Of five children born to him four are living - William H., born Nov. 9, 1840; enlisted m 1861, in Co. A, 15th U. S. Regulars; after serving three years in the war, he was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga, anddied in Andersonville prison, a martyr to his country; Ann E.. born Sept. 20, 1842, now Mrs. John Gwynn; Shepherd, Dec. 22, 1852, now a minister in Kansas; Thomas, Aug. 8, 1854, on home farm. Mr. Harriman and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SAMUEL N. HATCHER, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born May 23, 1827, on the farm he now owns, which is situated in the west part of the township; he is the eldest son born to Daniel and Hope Garwood. Daniel was born in I.oudoun Co., Va., and emigrated to this State with his ently in "Logan Co., and purchased 500 father Isaac,' who finally located permanacres of unimproved land in Perry Tp. Samuel was married in April, 1848, to Mary Ann Rhodes, who was born in Maryland, 1829, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Siddle) Rhodes - locating on the farm he now has, and has since lived, with the exception of seven years spent in Montgomery Co., Ind. He liked the country, and would have remained, but on account of his father's ill health he yielded to his solicitations and returned to the homestead. His wife died in 1869, leaving nine children, which are - Sarah Ann, now Mrs. Aaron Taylor; Eh'zabeth H., now Mrs. John McAtee; Mary A., now Mrs. Perry Isenhart, of Prelile Co., Ohio.; Daniel, Samuel N., Emma J., Carrie, Fannie, Anna Victoria, now Mrs, Jacob Stanley, of Monroe Township. In February, 1870, he married Sarah Outland, born in this county in 1837. She was a daughter of Jerry Outland, who married a But,(>r. One child, Cliarley, has been born to them, whose age is now 6 years on the past July 2d. Mr. Hatcher has 199.10 acres of land, according to the late survey. The old log house yet remains in the j-ard which he assisted in building, and which was his first to keep house in. Ho and wife are members of the Free-Will Baptist Cliurch. In 1872, he was burned out by an accidental fire, in which was lost his house and almost the entire contents. Politically he is not in the majority in his township, which is strongly Republican.

A. G. HEATH, carpenter. East Liberty; born in Clinton Co., N. Y., Jan. 14, 1834; son of Jesse and Hannah (Allen) Heath. The former was born in Vermont, .Tune 20, 1810. His wife is a relative of Ethan Allen of historic fame. The grandfather of A. G. was born in Hampstead, N. H., Dec. 25, 1782; his name was .John, and he married Hannah Darling, who was born .Tan. 14, 1790, in the same state as her husband., A. G. emigrated west with his parents in 1835, to Tuscarawas Co., then to Stark, and while there learned the carpenter's trade with his father. In 1855, he came to Logan Co., and the year following was married to Mary E. E. Austin, born July 27, 1840, in Perry Tp., Ohio. She was a daughter of Caleb and Ellen (Shanks) Austin. Allen's fatlier has since married Mrs. Austin, the mother of his (Allen's) wife. In August, 1862, Allen enlisted in Co. C, 45th O. V. I., serving as mounted infantry for eighteen months; was color sergeant in his regiment, carrying the same the entire term of his service, and flaunted the Stars and Stripes to the gaze of the foe during every battle in which the regiment was eng.iged. Upon his return home, he resumed his trade and run the hotel for twelve years in East Liberty. He has four children living - Nellie, Ma M,, ^Vilmot and Jonah C. He is a member of I. O. O. F. and A., F. & A. M. at East Liberty, and census enumerator for 1880.

JOHN HEATH, farmer; P. 0., East Liberty; was born Jan. 25, 1835, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio; in early life he attended school, having very good common school advantages afforded him; his parents were Jesse and Hannah (Allen) Heath, who were natives of Vermont; after a sojourn in several of the inland counties, the family came to Logan Co. in 1855; John's father was a carpenter, which business he followed for several years, a vocation which was never patronized by his son John, who for several years clerked in a store at Massillon. At the age of 38, he was married to Eliza Raii'dall, who was bom in this township; she was a daughter of Joseph Randall; she died Decembe'r, 1875, leaving onechild, Gary F., born August, 1870. liis present wife is Hope Hatcher, born in this township in 1847; is daughter of John Hatcher. Since 1870, he has resided on the farm he now owns, located west of East Liberty. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

.DAVID HOGUE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born in Liberty Tp. May 29, 1844, and was a son of George and Jane (Bollinger) Hogue; they were born in Cumberland Co., Pa. and came west about-the year 1834, and were parents to the major number of eighteen children, David being the youngest; his father died when David was a lad. He was thus thrown upon his own resources early in life. He lived five years with Cyius Bell, of Bokes Creek Tp., who gave him employment and good counsel. On Jan. 17, 1863, he was married to Susannah Hamilton, who' whs born Jan. 17, 1839, in Payette Co., Pa., and came west in. 1860. Her parents were William and Susannah (Bear) Hamilton, botli. natives of the Keystone State. In 1864, Mr. Hoguo came to this farm. He first bought fifty acres at $24 per acre, and has since augmented his first purchase until he now has 132^ acres; the greater portion he has acquired by his own labor, assisted by his faithful wife, who has had the misfortune to lose her hearing from a severe illness since her marriage. She is a devoted Christian woman, a meinber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have four children - Marv J., born Nov. 4, 1864; Emma E., April 23, 1868; Rena V., Dec. 24, 1871; and Robert. Nov. 7, 1874.

CAPT. J. p. INSKEEP, farmer; P. O.; East Liberty; is a grandson of John Inskeep, who was born in 1784 in Virginia, and emigrated to this State in 1806, locating in what is now Zane Tp., and at one time represented his district in Congress. Thirteen children were born to him ; ten of the number arrived at maturity. David Inskeep, his son, was born April 17, 1812, in Zane Tp., and was married Oct. 26, 1833, to Martha Downs, and in 1841 located in Perry Tp., two and a half miles north of East Liberty, where he lived until his death, which occurred Aug. 24, 1851, leaving eight children - John D., being the eldest; Catharine, Mrs. R.N. Vanhyning; Josephine, Mrs. H. C. Dickinson; David F.; Elizabeth, Mrs. J. H. Skidmore; Esther, Mrs. Ezra Outland; Mary, Mrs. J. W. Skidmore, and Hulda, at home. John was born in Zane, Sept. 2, 1834, and was raised to farming pursuits, and whose educational advantages were but ordinary, yet they were well improved. On Aug. 25, 1861, he enlisted as private in Co. C. 17th 0. V. I., and on June 24, 1862, was promoted to Second Lieutenant, and served as Adjutant until June 30, 1863, when he was promoted to Captain, and placed in command of his companj', until March, 1865, when he acted as Major until the close of the war. During the greater part of his last year's service he served as Judge Advocate of courts-martial. There were no better soldiers or more competent officers in the positions he filled than he. Receiving his discharge .luly 20, 1865, he returned to his farm, and has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits; is yet unmarried, evidently preferring the society of his mother and sister to those not akin. He is an enthusiastic and worthy member of the Masonic order, a man of excellent information, a gentleman and a worthy member of society, and stanch Republican.

F. E. JAMES, merchant; P. O., East Liberty. Prominent among the substantial men of this township, who have since their birth been identified with the interests of the county, is Frank E. James, who was born in this township March 9, 1829, the second son of Thomas and Mary (Smith) James. The James family are of Scotch, and the Smiths of Irish extraction. Thomas was born in York Co., Pa., at the beginning of the present century, and was carried across the mouritains by his mother when the family were migrating to this county. Mary Smith, the mother of F. E., was born in Waynesville, in 1807, and was married about the year 1825 and settled with her luisband, Thomas James, in this township, where our subject was born and was raised to farming pursuits. Thomas

James, the grandfather of Frank, was a millwright, and assisted in building many of the mills that came into existence at that time. Thomas James, his son, was lor several years a Commissioner of this county, and quite prominently associated with it during his life of usefulness. He was raised a Quaker, but was himself a free-thinker, and a man of a deal of originality. Politically, he was identified with Republican principles. He died in October, 1866. Frank was raised to agricultural pursuits. At the age of 17, he went to West Liberty and learned the harness and saddlery business, with Riddle & Henderson, and remained with them five years; then came to East Liberty and set up in business for himself, which he continued for two years. In 1 856, he engaged in the dry goods business at East Liberty, and since that time has l>een constantly engaged in that business. On Sept. 6, 1857, he was united by marriage to Mary A. AUman, who was born in 1834, in this State; is a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Ellison) AUman, who were natives of the Middle States. Three children have been born to Mr. .lames - two died in infancy and the other dauihter, Carrie, at the age of 19. Mr. James first associated in business under the firm name of Hamilton & James, which lasted ten years. Since that time, Mr. James has carried on the business, and is one of the oldest dry cnoiis merchants in the countv.

S. N. JAMES, M. D., farmer; P. 0.,"'East Libertv. Among the representative families of this township, we find that of S. N. James, who was btrn Sept. 6, 1827, in this township. He vFas the eldest child of a family of ten children born to Thomas J. and Mary (Smith) .lames. The names of the children we_re - Spain N., France E., Maanda, West L., Josephine, Cook, Emma, Sateline, Scott and North, all of whom arrived at maturity, but Sateline, -vho died young. Thomas James was born in Washington Co., Pa., Oct. 13, 1800, and was married to Mary Smith, who was born in Waynesville in 1807. The James family came to this township in 1813. Thomas died Oct. 20, 1865, and his wife on Aug 20, 1876. He was not a member of any orthodox church, but a man of broad and liberal views, a free-thinker and a man possessing many sterling qualities; a true man and upright citizen. Spain was raised to agricultural pursuits. In 1849 he began reading medicine, pursuing his studies until 1853, when he engaged in the practice, continuing actively employed until April, 1875. Since then he has been retired, and is now carrying on his farm, situated threefourths of a mile north of town, consisting of 110 acres. It is under excellent cultivation, is highly productive, and, for its size, one among the best in the township. On account of injuries received several years ago, he is unable to perform much manual labor. Aside fjom this, he is a fine specimen of manly development, and is a man of warm and generous impulses, a jolly companion and worthy citizen. His wife was Nancy M. Howe; she was born in Vermont, April 1, 1836; daughter of Hiram and Lydia (Baily) Howe - a near relative of Howe, the historian. Their marriage was duly celebrated Sept. 6, 1855. Seven children were born to them, six living - Burt, Cora D., Dorr H. Okie E., Ed., and Mary L. He is a stanch Republican. Three of his brothers were in the late war - Cook, Scott and North. Scott served through the entire struggle, and died upon his return home. The Doctor is not a member of any church, having his own ideas of religion. He is a member of A., F. & A. M., No. 347.

JAMES JAMISON, farmer and stockraiser; P. O., East Liberty; was born March, 1809, in Monaghan Co., Ireland ; son of Andrew and Mary McFadden Jamison, and emigrated to this State with his parents in 1823, landing in Canada, where they remained one year; then moved to Cadiz, in Harrison Co., Ohio; here his father made a purchase of 100 acres of land, and was engaged on the National Road. At the age of twenty-three, James was married to Barbara Laport, born in Harrison Co., Ohio; she died in August, 1837. Nov. 14, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth Mc- Crary, born Sejat. 10, 1821, in Ross Co., Ohio; her mother's maiden name was Mary Summers, and was from Kentucky. Mrs. Jamison's father was a native of the Emerald Isle. Upon her parents' arrival in this township, they settled on the farm where William Fisher now lives, in 1836. They raised a family of t shelve children, all of whom lived to be married. Their first purchase was thirtynine acres, which they subsequently traded for land where Esquire Akey novv resides. Here they died, he in 1849, she in 1865. When

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Mr. Jamison began for himself, he was poor, and worked out by the month for several years. In 183B, he came to this township and bought 209 acres, for which he paid $Z per acre. He has since added to his original purchase, until he now has 015 in all. He is one of the largest sheep-raisers in the township, and is a very successful farmer. He has several children - Mary, Mrs. George Winner, of Jefferson Tp.: Margaret A., Mrs. C. D. Winner, of Henry Co.; Barbara E., Mrs. A. 0. McNeil, in Canada; Alexander, in this township, married Arie Saott; Sarah J., Mrs. John Cobene; Eliza; Nancy J., Mrs. W. Adams, of Zane; iKmanda, Mrs. Dan Hatcher, of Perry Tp.; Rozelah, Alice and Eloze, at home. Mr. Jamison is a member of the Presbyterian Church, as well as his wife and several members of the family.

HIRAM JOHNSTON, farmer; P. 0., East Liberty; is araonaf the self-made men of this township. He was born Aug. 11, 1824; is a son of Robert and Catherine (Harris) Johnston. Robert was born in the year 1800, and came west with his parents in ISIS. His father's name was William. In 1857, they emigrated to Hardin Co. Robert Johnston was a blacksmith, and was an expert in steel, making the best hand-sickles in the market. Hiram began for himself at 19, worked out by the month, first at S7 per month. He continued on in this manner until his marriage with Caroline Pollock, who was born in Richland Co., Aug. 17, 1826, daughter of Thomas and Mary (MoiTell) Pollock, who are natives of Pennsylvania. In October, 1849, they came to Jeiferson Tp., having some few household goods, a small team, and a few dollars in money. He rented land three years, then purchased 62 acres in Union Co., which he afterwards traded for the tract now owned by Mrs. Winner, living on this farm four years; then he sold out, and purchased 120 acres where George D. Adams now owns, which he soon sold, and purchaced 120 acres now owned by Ezra R. Outland; selling this, he purchased i 37 acre > in Lake Co., where he remained or.ly one y 'ar. In 1863, he came to Perry, where he pui chased 106 acres of land, situated one mile west of East Liberty. He has recently built new buildings throughout, and is one of the prominent and thrifty farmers in this township, and knows how every dollar he now has was obtained. Of a family of ten children born him, but six are now living - Mary E., Adelia M., wife of D. Marquis; Irena, Elmer E., Emma, Robert F. Mrs. Johnston's mother has recently died. She was horn in Huntington Co., Pa., Feb. 3, 1801. At the age of '9, the family moved 'to Beaver Co., where they lived until the close of the war of 1812. Her father and eldest brother served in the same - were in the battle ot Thames and Lundy's Lane, and afterwards emigrated to th,e mouth of Black River, near Cleveland. While here, she washed four handkerchiefs for President Monroe, who gave her 50 cents, which she kept many j'ears. She died much lamented by all who knew her - a kind mother, and having many excellent virtues.

JOHN KENNEDY, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; born June 24, 1823, in Harrison Co., O.; son of Hugh and Catharine Kennedy, who were natives of County Tyrone, Ireland, and emigrated to America, and finally to Harrison Co., and died soon afterwards, leaving John an orphan, who- was bound out by the Overseers of the Poor to a man by the name of Flemming, until he was twenty-one. x^fter attaining 16 years of age, by mutual consent he left Fleming, and attended school, to enable him to read and write; after this he bounc' himself to Francis Burkham, and staid with him until his 31st year; he then hired to Edward Ball, for two years, in Muskingum Co.; subsequently he went to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee, and finally started for California in 1849. After reaching St. Joseph, Mo., his money was spent, and he returned to Ohio; and after visiting Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois, he returned to Muskingum Co. in 1850, and worked out by the job. That year he was married to Martha Welch, a native of Muskingum, her parents being among its first settlers. After his marriage he rented land, and afterwards purchased fifty-seven acres at $28 per acre, built him a cabin, and cut off the timber. Five years afterwards ho sold out and moved to Thompson Tp., in Delaware Co., and purchased 106 acres, which he kept ten years, and, came to this township in 1873, Sept. 10, and purchased 117 acres, where he now resides; known as the Winner farm; since then he has added to it, until he now has 243 acres, and is to-day one of the stanch and able farmers of the township. His wife died Mriy 3, 1856, leaving two children - Jerome W., now of Union Co., and Alice F., now Mrs. H. Roberts. His present wife was Christiana Ann Ashmore, born^ Oct. 8, 1838, in "Muskingum Co., daughter of William and Eliza (Cooper) Ashmore, who were from the Emerald Isle.' Seven children have crowned this union, as follows - Mary I., Nancy J., Emma V., Clara E., John W., James R., and Dora E.; six of whom are now living. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of the Masonic Order, Mt. Carmel Lodge, No. 303; has always been an uncompromising temperance man, and true to the political principles laid down by Henry Ciav.

MICHAEL KLINE, "farmer; P. O. East Liberty; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1821; son of Michael and Phebe (Condit), Kline; the former was born in Hagerstown, Md., March 8, 1789, and was wed to Phebe Condit Jan. 14, 1819, who was born Nov. 12, 1800, and by this marriage nine children were born - Ira, Michael, Isaac, Samuel B., Jonas, Margaret, Sarah L., Eunice and Hannah, all of whom lived to raise families of their own; George Kline, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Germany, and there married Susan Bishop; Michael's father and grandfather both were blacksmiths, which vocation the former followed for thirty years; about the year 1820, the family removed to Behnont Co., and engaged in farming, to which business Michael was reared during his early boyhood, but subsequently learned the tanner's trade; taught school several terms, and made the best use of his time. April 30, 184-5, was married to Sarah Weatherby, who was born Sept. 26, 1826, near Middleburg, Zane Tp.; daughter of ]3enjamin and Sarah (Mathes) Weatherby; Mr. Kline has had a marked and varied career; was raised a farmer, taught school, learned the tanner's trade, was engaged in the grocery business at West Liberty; also run a bakery eight years in Pickaway Co.; owned at one time a farm in Union Co.; in 1869, moved to the southeast corner of Perry, and has since resided, having 100 acres of land and good improvements,- and is a snug and successful farmer; in making his start, was poor and no backers, and although having security money to meet and other pecuniary ditBculties to encounter, has'at last made a success; has a good farm and no incumbrances. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and has served in a ministerial capacity in that body, being regularly ordained. Eight children have been born him, but three living - Sarah L., Hannah M., Al. Louis Cletus.

JOHN F. LUKENS, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; was born Jan. 7, 1824, in Warren Co., O.; is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fawcelt) Lukens. The Fawcetts are of Irish extraction, and came to Ohio in 1822. John's parents were married in 1819, ahd removed to this State when the country was new, and John was innured to privation and hard labor; having a keen thirst for knowledge, he applied himself closely, and soon mastered the common branches; in 1845, he began teaching and continued his course of study; one of his preceptors was A. G. Gregg. On Jan. 1, 1863, he was united by marriage to Miss Louisa K. Swartz, of Stark Co., a lady of talent and culture, a graduate of Mt. Union College, and daughter of Martin and Hannah (Southcard) Swartz; he was horn March 28, 1797, and was a local preacher for fifty vears; his wife, Jan. 10, 1799; he died Sept." 1, 1878; she, March 2, 1880. Joseph Lukens, the father of John, was born Aug. 31, 1795; Jonathan, his father, and the grandfather of John, was born June, 175S. Mr. Lukens has a large farm of about 250 acres, and he ranks among the best farmers in the county, and does a deal of head farming; neat and tidy in his work, he 'requires those in his employ to exercise the same taste; his fences and gates, as well as all the appliances that are about him, are models for imitation; he is aman of sound judgment, and has a mind well stored with facts and useful information; he is a progressive man and keeps pace with the times in literature and the improvements of the day; in short, he is one of the best scholars in the township; he is thoroughly practical, is as good a surveyor as necessity might require, somewhat eccentric in his manner, yet of honest and intelligent convictions; a strictly moral man, temperate and with an innate regard for truth and uprightness; he has one child only, a youth of some promise.

is a daughter of John and Elizabeth Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a native of North Carolina, born about the year 1761, and emigrated to this State with the Marmon family, who came about the year 1807, making their permanent residence in Stark Co., where our subject was born. May 29, 1815. There were nine in the family - eight sisters and one brother - her father dying in 1836 and his wife in 1840. Joseph Marmon was born Dec. 20, 1818, in Jefferson Township, to whom our subject was united by marriage. He was a son of Edmond and Sarah Stanton, both of whom were natives of North Carolina. Since their marriage, they have remained on the place where they settled. His death occurred Deo. 27, 1876, leaving no issue. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and was a warm friend of the bondmen, being ever ready at all times to serve them, giving his time and money without grudging, and at times placing his life in jeopardy in their behalf; was of a sympathetic and benevolent turn of mind, and ever ready to serve a friend. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Marmon has resided on the farm, Mrs. Sarah A. Potee and husband residing with her. She was a daughter of Frederick and Martha (Marmon) Sager. Mr. and Mrs. Potee have one son - .Joseph M., born March 25, 1878. Mrs. Marmon was born in the Friends' Church.

L. B. McGEE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; is the youngest of a family of seven children; he was born in .Jefferson Tp., December, 1834. His father's name was William, who married Jane Pope; he was a Kentuckian by birth; born in January, 1788, and emigrated to this State in 1811; was a soldier in the war of 1813, after which he settled on the farm owned by William Dunlap, of Jefferson Tp., where he purchased 164 acres of land, about the year 1821. Here he lived until his death, which occurred in April, 1869, his wife dying in November, 1864. Leonard was married in 1858 to Eusebia A. Harriman, who was born in this township, in April, 1840, and was a daughter of David and Elizabeth Plarriman. After his marriage, he moved to the home place, then to the Harriman farm, and lived there until 1875, when he came to his present place of abode, situated in the northwest part of the township. The McGee family seems to have been always identified with Democracy, and its principles they have adhered to. He is a member of White Lodge, No. 576, L O. O. F. JOHN NASH, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born Sept. 22, 1811, in Westmoreland Co., Pa; he is a son of Nathan, who was a son of Edward; they were born in Maryland. John emigrated to this State with his parents in 1817, to Green Co., where they remained a short time; they then moved to Licking Co. His mother's name was Mary Jane Ward, before marriage, whose family came from England. The Nash family are descendants from "Erin's Green Isle." John's grandparents on both sides, were soldiers in the war of the Revolution. John Nash, our subject, began life poor, his mother dying when he was very young. The family was laroken up and he launched out to do for himself, and soon became innured to privation and severe toil. When he acquired means, he purchased a team and teamed several years to Cincinnati, before the era of railroads. In Dec. 27, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth A. Peterson, born in Hardy Co., Va., Dec. 13, 1809, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Stoakly, all of Virginia, afterwards settled in Clinton Co. After Mr. Nash was married, he settled in Clinton Co., and was engaged in farming, where he lived until 1860. He then moved to this township, where he bought 156 acres of land, one mile west of Biast Liberty, where he now resides. He has five children - Hannah E. born Aug. 29, 1840 (now Mrs. Hiram Harshfield); Amy C, born Feb. 7, 1842 (Mrs. Preston J. Thornton, of Saline Co., Mo.); Mary J., born April 27, 1844 (Mrs. Marion Vanica, of Monroe Tp.); Maria L., born July 13, 1846 (Mrs. L. Ballinger, of Hardin Co.), and William F., born July 11, 1849, was married July 24, 1873 to Catharine Vogel, born in Dearborn Co., Ind., March 21, 1857, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Dellaman) Vogel, both born in Germany. They had five children, Mrs. Nash being the eldest. Her mother is decelased - her father is a resident of Cincinnati. Three children were born to William F. Nash and wife - Charles A., born June 26, 1874, Clarissa B., July 12, 1878, infant deceased. William resides with his parents. His father, whose name heads this page, is now fast approaching 70 years; he is an excellent citizen, a worthy and accommodating neighbor, and has this to say: he has never sued rr been sued. He has an excellent farm of 100 acres in a desirable location, and a rare spring of White Sulphur, and his orchard contains seventy-five varieties of apples.

WALTER PAINTER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born April 14, 1811, while on his way to this State from Lancaster Co., Pa. His parents were Abraham and Sarah (Branson) Painter, both natives of the Old Dominion. The family, upon their arrival here, first located at what ]S now known as East Liberty, making a purchase soon after their arrival. In 1817, they moved to Jefferson Tp., and located land where Alexander Jamison now lives. This land was finally "swapped" for the place now owned by Philip Grouse, west of Zanesfield. This his father cleared up, and remained on the same until his death, which occurred Sept. 4, 1834. There were eight children in the family, Walter being the fourth in number. His father, Abraham, was born in B''rederick Co., Va., April 1,1781. His wife, Sarah, was born in the same county, April 8, 1785. She died in Zane Tp., Nov. 25, 1845, Their marriage took place Sept. 2, 1807. Walter left home at 22. On Sept. 11, 1834, he was married to Hope Haines, who was born Feb. 19, 1816, in Champaign Co., daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Ballinger) Haines. He was bom in Virginia - she in New Jersey. They emigrated West in 1806, and settled in what is now Zane Tp., Logan Co. After Mr. Painter was married, he worked near Middleburg^ and settled where he now lives in 1836. It was then "all woods," he being the first settler in this "neck of woods." He has 156 acres. Of eight children born him but three are now living - Abner, on Mill Creek; Abraham, in Indiana; Alfred, on farm adjoining. Mr. Painter has been a hard worker and seen a deal of pio- , neer life.

JOSHUA POWELL, farmer; P. 0., West Mansfield; bom Feb. 13, 1824, in Columbiana Co. His parents were Henry and Rachel (Fowler) Powell. He was bom in Germany, and came to America when a lad, and was bound out to a man by the name or Nubo. Joshua was raised to farming pursuits. His parents were poor, and wore unable to give their children any pecuniary assistance. At the age of 35 he was married to Lovina Fisher, who was born in Portage Co., daughter of Charles and Minerva (Alfred) Fishier, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. The first purchase of land Mr. Powell made was sixty acres' in Summit Co., at $10 per acre, which was disposed of three years- afterwards at $30 per acre. In 1853 he came to Logan Co., purchasing 113 acres at $6.50 per acre, which was across the line ifl Union Co. Four years afterward he sold it for $13 per acre, after clearing a portion of the timber. Since 1853 he has been a constant resident of the county. He now has 183 acres of land, and well improved, large and commodious larmhouse newly built, and everything about hirh are monuments to his industry and perseverance. Beginning life poor, he has worked his way up from poverty to comfort and plenty. Having enough of this world's goods about him for his maintenance, he is now leading a comparatively retired life, enjoying the fruits of his labor. He now has his second wife-; she was Minerva Fisher before marriage, and sister to his first companion, who died May 18, 1867. Eight children were born them; but seven survive, who are Nancy A., now Mrs. James Skidriiore, of Union Co.; Charles Henry, Thomas W., Melissa, Mrs. R. Hindle; Edgar, Sarah J. and Harriet E. He and family are all members of the Free- Will Baptist Church. His last marriage was in November, 1869. His early education was entirely neglected. Schools were scarce, and at subscrip-

J0H:N REYMER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born Jan. 17, 1831, on the same farm he now owns. His father, Henry, was born in New Jersey, March 3, 1795, in Pemberton Co., and married Rachel Wills, the mother of our subject, in 1817, and came west in 1820, and located permanentlyin the southwest part of the township, and cleared up the farm now owned by John, his son. He died, 1853, one of the upright and worthy citizens. His father was born in Germany, and came to this country when nine years of age, and after his arrival in America, served nine years to pay for his passage over. John wasraised to farming, and to severe labor. On June 38, 1844, he was married to Lavina Black, born near Mingo, Champaign Co., in the year 1818. She was a daughter of John and Sarah (Taylor) Black, both natives of Pennsylvania, and came out to this county previous to the " '12 war," and was a participant in that unpleasantness. Since the marriage of Mr. Reyraer, he has resided constantly on the homestead. Three children have been born to them, who are - Joshua S., born in 1845; died Feb. 5, 1872; James M., born Deo. 26, 1847; Henry H., born Aug. 28, 1853. He has 15(i acres of land, well watered by the best of springs. Henry remains with him on the farm, and was married to Viola Sharp, daughter of Joshua and C.i.therine (Norville) Sharp. Henry is of an ingenious turn. He is a worthy member of the Protestant Methodist Church.

LIXAL R. ROBSON, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; born Jan. 7, 1839, on the farm he now resides upon, situated two and onehalf miles north of East Liberty. His parents were William and Mary (McGary) Robson. William Robson, his father, was a native of England, born Feb. 24, 1793, in North - ujnberlandshire, and emigrated to America, landing in Pennsylvania, when a lad of sixteen. His mother was of Pennsylvania birth, born July 22, 1810. After his parents' marriage they emigrated to this county, in October, 1833, and settled on the farm now owned by Linal, which was unimproved. Here they made their home, remaining until removed by the hand of death - his death occurring about the year 1845, on Aug. 16; her's Dec. 10, 1876. Linal has since remained on the homestead. On Aug. 2, 1862, he was married to Mary L. Winner, who was born in this township, January, 1844, She was a daughter of John and ^Margaret (Smith) Winner, both natives of Pennsylvania, and were among the early arrivals in this part of the country. Eiglit children are now living, who are - Mc- Clellan, Rogers, Ira, Maggie, Alamander, Orpha, Jane, Lutitia and Elizabeth. His farm consists of 148tV acres of land. The Robson familv are Jeffersonian Democrats.

Mils. ANN E. SHARP; P. O., East Liberty; was born in Columbus, Oct. 3, 1817; she is a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Mathis) Weatherby, who were natives of the Atlantic States, and were among the early arrivals in this State, settling in this township prior to the year 1820; on Oct. 12, 1834, she was married to Job H. Sharp, who was born in Logan Co., April 19, 1811 ; he was a son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Ballenger) Sharp.

Soon after their marriage they located near Middleburg, where they resided three years, and subsequently made several changes, finally locating in Perry Tp., in 1841, where he remained until his death, which occurred April 29, 1880; he was a member of the Masonic Order; was a Royal Arch and was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Eleven children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, nine living - Aaron W., Victoria and Eloria (twins), David R., Webster L., Lodusky C., Heploria, William T. and Caleb B. She has 140 acres of land, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

A. W. SHARP, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born in Zane Tp., Aug. 5, 1835, son of Job H. and Ann E. (Weatherby) Sharp. At the age of 13, Aaron wentto learn the tanner's trade, which he followed for fourteen years. In 1861 he engaged in merchandising at Lewisburg, which business ho conducted until 1868. In 1870 he moved to Perry Tp. and purchased 150 acres of land, located one mile and a half southeast of town. On Nov. 29, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Evans, who was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 6, 1839, and was 9 years of age when she came out with her parents, Aaron S. and Rebecca (Daniel) Evans. Three children are the fruit of the marriage, who are - Bessie R., born Jan. 6, 1863; Aaron W., Jan. 3, 1871; Prentice H., Sept. 4,1878. The Sharp family are among the first who came into what is now Zane Tp. The father of Job Sharp came from England to the Carolinas during the reign of George HI., and was commissioned by him as surveyor. Job Sharp, who was the, great-grandfather of A. W., came from New Jersey and settled first in Culpepper Co., Va., 1797, remaining there until 1799, when he emigrated to Ohio, andreached what is now Zane Tp., on Christmas day of the same year, and settled on a tract of 1,000 acres of land, which he had exchanged for land in Virginia. His son was named Joshua, and was born in 1784, he was the father of Job H., the father of Aaron W., who is now the oldest livingrepresentative of the Sharp family.

DANIEL SKIDMORE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born April 2, 1803, in Loudoun Co., Va.; is the fourth child of William and Mary (Randall) Skidmore, who emigrated to Columbiana Co., this State, in 1804, remaining there until 1816, when they moved to this county, andlocatedon the farm iiowoccupied by Daniel and John H. Skidmore. Sixty acres was the first purchase, which was a dense forest. Urbana being their place of trading, until Curtis started his store at Zanesfield. Daniel was raised to hard labor; schools were few, and sparsely attended, and taught at subscription rates. When he attained his in;ijority he began for himself, and hired out at S8 per month; 50 cents per day was the highest price paid at that time. At the age of 25, he was married to Mary Ballinger, born in 1809, in Logan Co. She was a daughter of Samuel and Ann (Walker) Ballinger. They were married in New Jersey, and emigrated West in 1809, locating in Zane Tp. After onr subject was married, he moved to this township, locating on the farm now occupied by John F. Skidmore, remaining a short time, and then moving to whera his brother Joseph resides. Subsequently he moced to his present place, -where he purchased 118 acres of land. Ten children were born to him, but eight only now survive - Samuel, Joshua, Hope, Elizabeth, Gustavus, James, Newton and Sidney. Mr. Skidmore has now been a resident of this township well on to seventy years, and is among its most esteemed citizens.

DANIEL SKID.AIORE, Je., farmer; P. 0., West ^Mansfield; was born April 12, 1830, on the homestead, the eldest of a family of ten children. His father was born in Virginia, Sept. 2, 1803, and came West when thirteen years of age. On July 23, 1827, he was married to Hope Ballinger, who was born in New Jersey, Dec. 17, 1807, and who was a daughter of Samuel -and Nancy (Walker) Ballinger, who came West about the year 1809, and settled in Zane Tp. After the marriage of Joshua and Hope, they settled in the Skidmore settlement, where his widow still survives him. He died April 21, 1879. Daniel, our subject, was married April 17, 1851, to Rachel McDonald, who was born in 1832 in this township, and is a daughter of John and Eebecca (Fitzsimmons) McDonald. The McDonalds are from Scotland and emigrated to Pennsylvania. In the fall of 1863, Daniel moved to White Co., Ind., and lived there until 1870, and then returned to the homestead. He has three children - Elmira E., Rachel E. and Dora. Daniel and his brother John H. now farm the homestea.l. John was born Nov. 30, 1845; is the ninth child of the family. At the age of twentythree, April, 1868, he was mariied to Eliza-, beth Inskeep, who was born in February, 1843, in this township, daughter of David and Alartha Inskeep. But one ch.ld is living - Earl I., born in October, 1875. The homestead consists of 210 acres. Daniel and his fiimily are members of the Disciples Church. John is of the Baptists.

JOSEPH SKIDMORE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield. Among the old and highlyrespected residents of this township, w^hoso interests have been identical almost since its beginning, is Uncle Joseph Skidmore, who was born March 23, 1799, in Bedford Co., Va.; son of William and Mary (R ndall) Skidmore; he was born in Virg-inia, May 9, 1778; she in Pennsylvania Oct. 7, 1774. They emigrated to this State, locating whore East Liberty now stands, about the year 1813; remaining here a short time, they sold out and moved towards the north part of the township, and remained here until removed by death. There were eleven children in the family, Joseph being the second. Soon after attaining his majority, he was united by marriage to Rebecca Garwood, who was born in this county, daughter of Thomas Garwood; she died July 18, 1835. When Joseph began farming on his own account he bought seventy-tv/o acres, at $3 per acre, and cleared the same. Six children were born to him by his first wife, five living - William, Thomas, Hope, Isaac and John. His present wife was Rebecca ^Vhitaker, born Sept. 17, 1819, in Clarke Co.; daughter of Josiah and Hannah Rudisill. They were among the early settlers. The Whitakers are from New Jersey. Seven children have been born to Jlr. and Mrs. Skidmore, who are - Lydia J., Nancy, Joseph, Rebecca, Franklin H., Lavina and Josiah C. For forty years, Mr. Skidmore has been a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, and for many years a deacon, and now stands ready for h'S Master's call.

AVEBB L. THOMAS, farmer; P. 0., East Liberty; was born May 10, 1822, in Adams Co., Pa. This branch of the Thomas familv are descendants of Abel Thomas, a prominent

Quaker preacher, who was contemporaneous with William Penn and others of his time. W. L. is the filth child of Isaac and Hannah (Starr) Thomas, who were born in Adams Co., Pa., April 3, 1784, and July 3, 1790, respectively. Of the family of ten children born, nine came to maturity. In 1824, the family moved to Warren Co., this State. Earljr in life we find Webb eno^aged in a woolen factory, where he labored about ten years. He then learned the wagon-making trade, which he followed six years. On Oct. 24, 1844, he was married to Mary V^ail, who was born in Butler Co., Pa., Dec. 16, 1825. She was a daughter of Aaron and Eleanor (Siddons) Vail. The Vails hail from the State of New Jersey. The Webbs are from the Empire State. Isaac Thomas died in 18.33; his wife died in Madison Co., Ind., March 4, 1867. In 1851, Mr. Thom3,s lelt Warren Co., and removed to Lee Co., Iowa, and after one year's residence, came to Logan Co., and purchased 117 acres of land in Perry Tp., where he now resides, one mile and a hah' northeast from East Liberty. The land was formerly owned by Henry Else. He has since his purchase erected all the buildings that now grace and adorn the premises. He has three children - - Albert D., born Sept. 28, 1845"; Edwin A., born Sept. 23, 18.50; RoUa F., born Aug. 27, 1858. Mr. Thomas has merited the success that has crowned his efforts in a business wa}-. Beginning poor, he has attained a good. home and a reasonable competence for his declining years.

GEORGE P. VERNON, farmer; P. 0.,East Liberty; was born in Chester Co., Pa., June 27, 1814; son of George and Hannah (Baldwin) Vernon, both of whom were natives of same county and State. Mr. Vernon emigrated west with his parents to Columbiana county, near Salem. Here his parents died, his father in 1843, and mother afterwards. Upon the Vernon side of the house, the family came from England; upon the Baldwin, or mother's side, they came from Ireland, in October, 1843. Mr. V^ernon came to Logan Co., and located in Perry Tp., March 9, 1837. While in Columbiana County he was united in marriage to Matilda Dixon, daughter of Henry and Ruth (Jackson) Dixon, both natives of Red Stone, Pa. Her mother was the daughter of Samuel Jackson, who was an extensive manufacturer at Red Stone. Jlrs. Vernon died, leaving him nine children, all of them living - jMinerva (Mrs. George Harper) of Polk Co.. Iowa; Mary E. (Mrs. Richard Diokison); Ralph, at home; Levi, in Washington Co., Kan.; William, in Green Co., Iowa; Lucinda (Mrs. C. Johnson); George, in Green Co., Iowa; Emily (Mrs. William Brockerman), M. D., in Harper; Erastus, at home. His present wife was Miss Sarah Harshfield, born 1835, in Richland Co.; daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bickley) Harshfield. They have one child, Litta, born June 18, 1875. Mr. Vernon began poor, with nothing but his hands, but is to-day among the stanch and able farmers of the township; he has 321 acres of land. He still carries on his farm, but resides in East Liberty, and is in a manner retired; was raised a Quaker, but is now a member of the Christ'an Church.

WILLIAM WEATHERBY, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; was horn in Burlington Co., N. J., Nov. 16, 1809, Salem Tp. There were eight children in the family, he being the third of those that were born to Benjamin and Sarah (Mathis) Weatherby, who emigrated west to this State in the year 1816, and located in Columbus, remaining there two years. While here William drove a team which was hauling rock to be used in extending the walls of the Penitentiarv building. About the year 1818, he moved with his parents t > Zane Tp., and settled near Middleburg. William began poor; he first hired out to work at 19 per month; then worked three years at the carpenters' trade. On Aug. 25, 1836, he was united by marriage to Ann K. Faulkner, who was born in Greene Co., O., March 30, 1818; her parents were Jesse and Hannah Shepheard, who came from West Virginia. After William married, he began renting. His first purchase was 280 acres of land, at §il.50 per acre, in the "Green Woods," which he paid for l^y renting. Before making his permanent settlement where he now resides, he made several changes, but during all this time kept steadily at work, doing a great deal of pioneer labor. In 1858, he located near North Greenfield, purchasing 117-|- acres of land, and has accumulated 272 acres. He has but one child - Mary E., born in 1844. Four children were born him; he lost one son, David, who died near

Vicksburg; he was a soldier in the OGth O. V. I. JOHX S. WJLGUS, farmer; P. O., New Jerasaiem; was born in Sussex Co., Delaware, Sept. 9, 1818. His father ' was S.irauel Wilgus, born July 20, 1782, and married a Dorsey, who was the mother of John. The Wilgus family came originally from England; John's mother's mother was Delilah Wiight; his father's mother was a Taylor, .lohn was 17 when his parents came to this country and settled in the "woods." John was the eldest of a family of nine children; his father purchased 100 acres in this township - not a stick had been cut on the place. John remained with his father until 35 years of age. In 184-3 he was married to Patience Haines, born in this township, and daughter of Joseph and Rachel Ballinger. She died in 1870. Fifteen children were born, several of whom are dead; those living are - Narcissus, now Mrs. Jas. Blake, -of Madison Co.; Henry A., in Union Co.; Emeline, Mrs. John Hughs, of this county; Lorenzo, in Union^ Mary E., Mrs. T. Godman, of Madison Co.; Rachel J.; Hester J., Mrs. J. L. Farrington; Rachel A., Mrs. A. Davis, of Madison; David W., John B. and Charles L., at home. Mr. Wilgus' first purchase was 12 acres; he then added 44 and has now 100 acres. In 1872 he was married to Cynthia Bliss, whose mother's name was Miller, born in Indiana March 10, 1821. All of Mr. Wilgus' family have been, and those living are, identified with the Methodist Church.

CHRISTIANA BATES, widow; West Mansiield; was born in Washington Co., Pa., in 18:i5. In 1842 she married Gardiner Bates, of Rhode Island; her maiden name was Christiana McDonald; her grandparents were from Scotland, and came to the United Stat(?s prior to the birth of her father, which occurred in 1778, and his death, in 1844. Her mother was born in Washington Co., Pa., in 1793; was married in 1812, and died in IStiS. The McDonald family consisted of eleven children - eight of whom are now living- George, James, ]3aniel A., William G., Mary, Christian}), Rachel and Caroline. The last is the wife of a Mr. Ballinger, of Elkhart, Ind. Christiana, the widow of Gardiner Bates, is the mother of five children, three of whom are now living, whose names are Clara, Christiana G. and Albert G. Her eldest daughter, whose marriage occurred in 1862, died, leaving one child, a daughter. Mrs. Bates is a member of the United Brethren Church, and has sustained a membership for thirty years.

MILTON BUSHONG, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born Oct. 22, 1826, in Perry Tp., this county; his father James Bushong, was born in Ross Co., O., but his mother came irom South Carolina with her father's family when she was about 13 years old; they settled near Chillicothe. Shortly after their marriage Mr. Bushong and his younsr wife moved to Logan Co., and settled on Mill Creek, Perry Tp., in 1821; and there Mr. Bushong died, leaving a widow and three children, besides Milton, who was born a short time after his father's death; here the widow and fond mother clung to her home and children as none but a mother could, and supported and educated them as well as circumstances would permit; soon as the older ones became of age and married they sold out their interest in the estate, but Milton kept his, and with him their mother always made her home until the time of her death, which occurred Nov. 25, 1869. While Milton was living on the old homestead he learned the carpenter's trade and worked at it, as well as conducting his farm; and at his trade he procured means enough to purchase 12 acres, which is now in the corporation of West Mansfield. Subsequently he purchased 18 acres more and then sold the 30 acres of the old homestead and bought a piece of unimproved land in the northern part of the township, all of which he traded for the farm of 118 acres where he now resides, which is a beautiful location and well improved; adjo nin^ and partly in the corporation of West Mansfield; to which he moved April, 18G1. He has been twice marriiid; first with Louisa Moore, June 22, 1850. She was born March 9, 1832, in Carroll Co., (.).; her death occurred Sept. 12, 1877, leavini^ five of her eleven children: William and Siniuel C. (deceased); Mary C, married Jas. M. Ruehlen, of this township, Dec. 25, 1873, and died F^eb. 15, 1878, leaving one child, Ghloe E.; Milton T. (deceased); Emma L. (is now Mrs. Wm. Ballinger, of Union Co.; they were married March 11, 1877); Clinton and John W. (deceased); Sarah E., Cha.rles W., Edwin I., at home with their father; Albert J. (deceased). His second marriag-e was celebrated March 18, 1878, with Alinira Hathaway. She was born Sept. 27, 1832, in Dighton, Mass., and was a widow of the late John Elliott; he left three children: Elmer W., N. v., and Flora S. Mr. Bushong was elected Justice of Peace April, 1865, and served continuou=;ly until this spring; making 15 years in that office. With the exception of the 30 acres, which he got out of the old homestead, he has made all the rest of his comfortable home by his own industry and economy. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1850 - as is also his wife a member of the same Church.

LEWIS DICKINSON, farmer; P. O., Ridge way; is a native of Logan Co., born Nov. 20, 1827; he has twice been married, his first marriage occurring on March 4, 1852; by this union there were six children - Joshua N., Delilah A., Lydia M., Henry E., St. Leger and Mary C. By his second marriage ho has three children - Minnie, Ella and Robert. Mr. Dickinson is a farmer by pursuit and one of the sons of honest toil and industry. In the raising of stock his attention is more particularly directed to that of sheep, but includes the usual stock of all well-to-do agriculturists. He is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church, Ridgeway Circuit.

H. H. ELLIOTT, furmer; P. O., Rushylvania; was born Nov. 29, 1837, in Stark Co,. Ohio; he is the son of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Elliott, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Stark Co. when young, where they were married, 'and reared five children; they all moved to Logiin Co. in 1839. H. H. lived with his parents until of age, and was engaged in farm pursuits.' His marriage was celebrated Aug. 17, 1865, with Nancy, daughter of Moses Bell; she was born in this county June 29, 1843. They are meniliers of the Congregation of Friends at Zanesfield. They have four children - Lena V., Carrie B., Lucy E. and Miirtie M., and one deceased, William L. Mr. Elliott enlisted in the late rebellion Aug. 11, 1862, in Co.'H, 96th O. V. I., and participated in many severe conflicts during his three years' service, of which we mention the following: Arkansas Post, Chickasaw Bayou, Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hills, Black R ver, Siege of Vioksburg, Jackson (again). Grand Coteau, Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan, Sp;mish Fort, Fort Blakely and capture of Mobile; throTighout the campaign, in all these engagements, he was singularly fortunate, as he never received a scratch, with the exception of a slight bruise (but not sufficient to cut) by a piece of shell; and being of a strong and hardy constitution, he was not sick a single day, and never took three doses of medicine during his three years' service; the war being closed, he got an honorable discharge, and returned home July 27, 1865. They own a well-improved farm of 100 acres, with good buildings, all of which ho has made by his own economy and industry.

JOHN HATCHER, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born Jan. 1, 1813, in the government fort. Mount Vernon, Knox Co., where his mother, an elder child, and others, had taken refuge during difficulty with the Indians. At same time his father (William Hatcher) was engaged in the force endeavoring to subdue them; his parents were natives of Virginia, and came to Ohio, locating in his native county in 1811. His grandfather (Isaac Hatcher) came from Virginia shortly afterward, and purchased about 1,000 acres near East Liberty,- in this county, and divided it with his family; this induced William (John's father) to come to Logan when John was about five years old; there Iho family settled, and also purchased some land besides what he got of the old gentleman's estate, and subsequently sold all and moved with his family to southern Illinois, where he (William) died of cholera in 1 855. When John grew up to manhood he traveled considerable over the Western and Southern States, and saw nothing (considering the condition of health with agricultural interests) that suited him any Letter than Ohio; he concluded to push his way back, and accordingly arrived in Logan Co. in 1834-; here he married Catharine Hess, and shortly after they rented a farm, as he had no means to purchase with; in 1851 his wife died leaving six small children-Rebecca J., Nancy, William H., Lucinda, Sarah A., and Lydia V. He married his second wife, Ann Peterson, but was unfortunate to lose her by death on Jan. 1, 1869, she also leaving six young children - Cordelia, John H., Abbey, Hopey A., Abel and Elizabeth A. His third marriage was cele|)rated with Artlissa (Leonard) Bennett, widow of the late John Bennett; she has one son living by her first husband. Mr. Hatcher has 130 acres of well improved land, which he has gathered by his own hard work and industry, notwithstanding his many drawbacks by death and the care of a very large family.

JACOB KELLER, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield. Jacob Keller's grand-parents on his mother's side wore from Virginia, and on his father's side from Germany, emigrating to this country about the year 1800. On his father's side were four children, he being the eldest; on his mother's side there were eleven, she being also the eldest. .lacob'a parents were married in 1815, in Columbiana Co., O. They were among the earliest settlers of Champaign Co., when it also embraced what is now Logan Co. The family consisted of fourteen children, Jacob being the second. The names of the children are Mary, Jacob, Fannie, Shady, William, John, Joshua M., Joseph A., Amelia A., Rachel, Barbara, Rebecca^ Lucetta and Ruth, twelve of whom are now living. Jacob Keller was born in Logan Co. in the year 1817; he lived with his parents until 1840, when he commenced business for himself, and was married in 1839 to Mary Davis, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1813, and came to Logan Co. in 1837. They are the parents of t.en children, seven of whom are now living - Miranda, Amanda, Rachel S., Mary J., Frederick D., John A. and William M. Jacob Keller's father was twice married. By the last marriage he had two children - a son and a daughter. The son was killed at Johnson's by the falling of the

West Mansfield; was born Oct. 17, 1827, in Perry Tp., this county; is a son of Frederick and Rachel (Skidmore) Keller, both natives of Virginia, but moved when young to Pennsylvania, thence tO' Columbiana Co., O., and in 1816 they came to Logan Co. When about 18 years of age Joseph A. began to work out, and a year or so later he married Nancy A. Munsell, which event was celebrated in February, lb47; she was born Oct. 14, 1828, in Huron Co., O., and came here with her father's family, who settled a little north of where West Mansfield is located; shortly after their marriage they rented the farm of his mother-inlaw. Widow Munsell, and as the Munsell heirs became of age, he purchased their interest in the farm, and also purchased 150 acres "west of West Mansfield. He and three brothers opened a store in the new town of West Jlansfield, which was the first establishment of the kind in the place, whiqh they carried on successfully for about two years, when they sold out the store. He then devoted his attention to dealing in live stock and farming for some time. And in 1866 he purchased the stock of general merchandising goods of James S. Robinson, and kept store again in Mansfield; when he hfld Ijeen in about 18 months he sustained a heavy loss, the store and all the goods being consumed by fire on Feb. 5, 1868; the stock iriyoiced between $7,000 and $8,000, and all without being insured; an old adage that "troubles never come singly " seems to be verified in his case; just following this loss were parties who had failed, for whom he had gone security for a considerable sum, which he had to pay, and with some bad accounts amounted to about 16,000, for which he got nothing in return. They lived in the village one year and then moved to the farm west of town, which was then in his possession, where they resided two years; which he sold, with a view of straightening up his accounts well as possible, and also to move to 1-10 acres of unimproved land, which he had bought in 1862, to which he subsequently added by purchase of 150 acres, in all 290 acres, which constitute his present farm, to which he moved in the spring of 1871; it is very good soil, and considering the heavy timber and inconveniences - not even a road open to it when he moved here - they have done much in a short space of time toward clearing and putting it in good agricultural condition. Before the fire swept his stock of goods out of his hand he was worth in property about $20,000. Shortly after he found himself in poor circumstances, with a large family, but he did not sit down and think of what he once had, and repine over the loss, but struck vigorously and hard to get another start, and with much satisfaction, he may say, "I have succeeded." Eight of their twelve children are living - Oliver N. (^deceased); -Martlia E. (married L. T. Winner, but died in 1873); .John M. (resides on a farm given him by his father, nearby); Edwin H. (now in Kansas); Frederick K.; Emma (deceased); Elenora (now Mrs. Thomas Wallace); Emily F., Clarence E., Clara M., Frank A. and Crete. Mr. Keller enlisted in the fall of 18!j"2, in 130th U. S. Battery, and arrived just in time to participate in the battle of Shiloh; he was then translerred to the ]00th Battery, but was taken sick with jaundice and got a furlough home; after nine months service he was discharged and never returned to the field. In 1869 he was elected County Commissioner from this Township, and held that office three years, giving good sitisfaction.

J. J. LEVALLY, farmer; P. O., Ridgeway. The Levally family had their origin in France. The grandfather of J. J. Levally was a French soldier, and was under Commodore Perry at the time of his great victory on Lake Erie. The grandmother was born in Virginia, near Blue Ridge. Both his parents were natives of Virginia, and removed to Greene Co., Ohio. J. J. Levally was born in Greene Co., Ohio, June 1, 1823, and came with his parents, when quite younc, to Logan Co., Ohio, and was married Feb. 24, 1842, to Miss Wilkiow, of Geauga Co., Ohio. They have in nil nine children, six of whom are living - George W., Joseph H., .John W., Jonathan R., Clark W., and Lavinia A. J. J. Levally was Justice of the Peace in Bokes Creek for six years, Township Clerk for fifteen years. Constable for one year, and Land Appraiser for 1880 - there being but few years since he became a voter in which he has not held soma public trust, and has attended every election but one since being a voter; then sickness pi evented. He and his wife are consistent members of the Protestant Methodist Church, to which they have belonged for thirty-one years. Mrs. Levally's parents were amongst the earliest settlers, her father being 81 years old and her mother 78. They came in 1826. Mr. Levally is a member of White Swan Grange, No. 512; also a member of Rush Lodge, I. O. O. F., the number of the Lodge being 381. He was a teacher for twenty-four years, commencing at the aLe of 17. By occupation a farmer, and one who follows the business both for satisfaction and ' profit, believing industry to be honorable, and labor well directed to be remunerative.

MARTIN McADAMS, farmer; P. 0., Ridgeway; was born March 23, in the year 1847, in Logan Co., O.; he, ever since his birth, has been a citizen of the county, and in October, 1867, Mr. MoAdams was married to Lucretia Bower; their family consists of the following children - Cora Tidelia, Curtis Adams, Clarence Wilson, Carrie Amanda and Covert, all of whom are now living. By occupation Mr. McAdams is a farmer, practical in the management and appointments of his farm and stock. He is a member of White Swan Grange, No. 512; his wife is a member of the Disciples' Church, one of the progressive and enlightened Christian organizations of the present time.

WILLIAM G. McDonald, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield. The ancestors of William G. McDonald were Scotch-Irish. The time of their emigration to America is, however, unknown. The date of his father's birth is also unknown, but is supposed to be about 1784. He was married in 1813 to Rebecca Fitzsimmons. Their family consisted of eleven children - George, Elizabeth, Mary, William G., James, Daniel A., Rachel J., John (deceased), Christiana, Rebecca (deceased) and Caroline. In 1842, William G. McDonald married Ellen Whittaker, of Clarke Co., O.; they have five living children and one dead - Hamilton, Josephine, William A., Jane and G.^rtrude A.; the name of the deceased was Josiah. In 1840, William G. settled in Logan Co., and paid for his first purchase of land with the proceeds of sugar sold at 5 cents per pound. The entire family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Hamilton, the oldest son, served three years in the civil war, under his country's flag, for the suppression of the rebellion.

Mansfield; was born in Jefferson Co., Wis., Sept. 1, 1846; is the son of Sumner J. Marsh, who was born in Vermont, and emigrated to Ohio when a young man; being a good mechanic he located in the growinjr city of Cleveland, which offered good facilities for willing and efficient workmen; during his sojourn there he formed the acquaintance of Mary R. Wilgus, who resided in Circleville, this State, but had come from Delaware to Ohio with her parents when quite young; they were married and took up their residence in Circleville and remained there nearly two years, then moved to Cleveland, where they lived about four, when they, with their two eldest children, moved to Jefferson Co., Wis., where he carried on his business of "contracting and building," until the breaking out of the war; he enlisted April, 1861, in Co. E, 4th Wis. V. I.; was discharged for sickness 1863; he re-enlisted Co. K, 18th Wis. V. I., and was wounded at the battle of Altona, Ala., and was sent to State Hospital, Madison, Wis., where he died March VZ, 1865; they had seven children - Charles H., Frances .J., Sumner J., William H., Mary M., John R. and Edison H.; the eldest son enlisted in the late Rebellion, 1861, Co. E, 4th Wis. V. L, and served one year, when he was discharged on account of sickness, but ere long he reenlisted in 38th Wis. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Sumner J. also enlisted January, 1865, Co. H, 47th Wis.. V. T., and served until August of same year, when he got his discharge and returned to their home in Wisconsin, where he re-engaged in a chair manufactory, and was there until 1879, at which date he abandoned the manufactory of cjnairs to engage in the mercantile business, and in August Oif that year he came to West Mansfield, and formed a partnership with J. R. Skidmore; they carry a stock of general merchandise - dry goods, groceries and all staple articles necessary in a country store, under firm name of Skidmore & Marsh. Mr. Marsh was married to Narcissa Ashley, May 11, 1869, in Wisconsin; she was born in Ohio, but had gone to Wisconsin with her father's family when she was about 10 years old; they have two children - S. Jay and baby. His brother, John R., came to this State and married here. Belle, daughter of Dr. William Ream, and is clerkitig for the firm of Skidmore & Marsh. The Marshes are the grandchildren of Robert Wilgus, who, with his family, were early settlers in Logan Co.

SOLOMON McCOLLOCH, farmer; P. O., Rushsylvania ; was born Nov. 17, 183^, in this county; his grandfather, Samuel McColloch, was a native of Virginia, and moved with his family (except a son, John, who remained in Virginia) to this county and settled in what is now Monroe Tp. in 1803; the children were George, Benjamin, William and Jane. Here the family grew up, and William moved into Piqua, where he died; he had one son and one daughter; the former was i killed in the late Rebellion. Benjamin never married, and died in 1878, in Crawford Co. George, the eldest (and Solomon's father), is the only survivor of the family; he was born May 1, 1790, in what is now Ohio Co.,Va. ; he still resides where they settled when the family came to this county. During his early life his attention was devoted to farming, and when quite young he married, which event was solemnized June 8, 1809, with Nancy, eldest daughter of George Henry. He was a native of Virginia, and came here with his family of four boj's and five girls about 1806. Mr. McColloch's Inmily consisted of eleven children, nine of whom lived to matui'itj'; five of whom are surviving and reside in this county, viz: George, Benjamin, John, Mary J., now Mrs. Marquis, and Solomon. Being a mini of considerable ability, and a devoted Christian, he was called as minister to care for the spiritual wants of his people, and was ordained in 1839, a Baptist of the " old school," his first charge being the " Tharp's Run " congregation. .Solomon lived with his parents until about 19 years of age, when he entered the store of Patterson & McColloch, at Bellefontaine, as clerk, and remained with them about two years; ho then returned to the farm and worked about two years, when he was employed by Riddle & Rutan, of Bellefontaine, to go into Iowa and buy and ship hogs for them direct to New York, which business he followed for one year. After his return he married Julia A. Wonders, Jan. T, 1857; she was born Oct. 30, 1835, in Cumberland Co., Pa., but came here with her parents before she was two years old. They have three children - Norah E., Charles E. and Mary J. When they were married he rented a farm of his brother, where they lived seven yi>ars, and then moved to what was the Dawson estate, in April, 1864, and in 1809 they bouo-ht 22'J^ acres of good land, he is getting in a good state of cultivation. jMr. McColloch is a member of the Lodge of I. O. O. F. No. .570, at West Mansfield.

JOAB ;\IcGEE, farmer; P. O., ^Yest Mansfield; was born Nov. 5, 1818, in Jefferson Tp., this county; is the son of William McGee, who came hero from Kentucky, and vras participating in tlie war of 1812, and admired this part of the country as they were marched over it to the Mauniee, and at the close of said war he got his discharge atUrbana, this state, in 1813; however, he proceeded onto his native state (Kentucky), but still remembered the heavy forests and fertile soil of this locality. Therefore, he concluded to return, which he did and here married Jane Pope. They settled in the woods, and got along pretty well for that early time. They had nine children, eight of whom grew to man and womanhood. They remained in the same township where they were married until death called them both away at a good old age - she in Noveml;er, 1S04, he following about five years after. Jpab remained with his parents until about 23 years old; then he married Delilah Wilgus, April 8, 1811. She was born May 30, 1822, in the State of Delaware, and came here with her father's family when quite young. After they were married, they made their home on his father's farm for about ten years, and then bought and moved to 90 acres, where they now live, which was in the woods, and without any improvements - not even a road into it. Pie has cleared and improved and added by purchase 74j acres more, until he has a very comfortable and well improved farm, which is worked by his two younger sons, who are married and reside on the farm. They had five children, four living - Charles C, ilary J. (now Mrs. Calvin Skidmore). Aaron B., and Joab S. Mr. and Mrs. McGoehave both been members of the Baptist Church for over thirty-two years. In politics, Mr. Wm. McGee was a life-long Democrat, voting for Jackson, and was firmly attached to that party; but when Henry Clay was the nominee, he then lost sight of the party, and cast his first vote in Ohio for him, but then fell into the Democratic ranks again.

DR. J. R. SKIDMORE, physician; West Mansfield. Dr. J. R. Skidmore's grandparents on his father's side were from Virginia, and on his mother's side from New Jersey; his grandfather served in the war of 1812; his fatjier was born in Virginia in 1802; his mother in 1810, in Ohio; her maiden name was Ballinger; they were married in 1827, and were the parents of several children - Samuel B., Rachel (deceased), Joshua P., Eliza (deceased), Hope, Davis, Josephine, James M., Newton T. and Sidney G. Joshua R., the subject of this sketch, was born in Logan Co. in 1832; he is a graduate of Jliami College, Cincinnati, O.; he commenced the' practice of medicine in 1855 in Union Co., O.; after remaining about four months in that county, he came to Logan, where he his practiced ever since. He married Jane Whittaker, of Logan Co. They are the parents of eight children, only two of whom are living. The names of those living are Ella E. and Horace A. Dr. Skidmore and wile are both members of the Baptist (Free Will) Church. He is member of the I. O. O. F., No. 570; also, an A., F. & A. M. ; was a soldier in the civil war, enlisting in the 13th Ohio Battery, being discharged after nearly a year's service on account of sickness.

WILLIAM SWISSGOOD, farmer; P. O., Ridgeway; was born in Franklin Co., Ohio, in 1818, and removed to Logan Co., Ohio, in 1840; he was married to Miss Elizabeth Johnson, by whom he had seven children - James, Andrew, Ann Ellen, Rosanah, Linda Myra, Samuel and Elizabeth. His first wife died in 1857. Mr. Swissgood was again married toEmily Kerns, by whom he has had nine children - Mary, Fanny, John, Joseph, Jacob, Sarah, Hamilton, Thomas and Robert. Mr. Swissgood's farm consists of 384 acres of land, over which the hand of improvement has passed, and his seems at once the home of competence and satisfaction. i\s a stockraiser his attention has been more particularly directed to the raising and handling of horses, although he has all the usual appointments of a well I'egulated farm.

DENiSON STEWART, farmer; P. 0., Ridgeway; was born in October, 1820, in Brunswick Co., Va., and is the son of John Stewart, who was the son of William Stewart, who was "free born," and when about 16 years of age ran. away from home and enlisted in the Revolution, -where he served faithfully until he received a wound on the lei't leg, which disabled him for life, for which he received a pension during his life; at his death he was over 90 years of age; and none of his children or grandchildren were ever held in servitude. Denison married Susan A. Jackson in Virginia, in the year 1840. She was born in Virginia, April 15, 1822, and was also an exception from the fact that her parents were exempt and neither they or their children were held as slaves. In 1842 Mr. Denison Stewart, his wife and one child emigrated from Virginia and came to Warren Co., O., where they lived three years; thence to Greene Co., where they rented a farm and lived there thirteen years; thence moved to Clinton Co., where he purchased a farm and remained there nine years, and in March, 1867, he came to his present residence, where he purchased 130 acres of good land and in good agricultural condition; he has accumulated all by hard work and industry since they came to Ohio, as they were not linancially strong, when they ca«ie here. They have ten children living: James D., Mary A., Hattie, Euphemia C, John D., Rossellia, George W., Seth, Samantha G., and Levi; those deceased are: Ruffian and Marie. Although Mr. Stewart never spent a day at school in his life, he is a fair scholar and is much above the average, who had like opportunity of studying; and notwithstanding his poverty forty years ago, he is now one of the wealthiest colored men in this part of the county. He was elected School Director in Clinton Co. and held that office six years, and was elected to a like office in the spring of 1877, which he held with satisfaction three years. He and Mrs. Stewart are members of the Methodist Church. Their eldest-daughter joined the Presbyterian and another daughter joined the Baptist Church.

EMANUEL WHITTAKER, physician and surgeon ; West Mansfield ; the grandparents of Dr. Emanuel Whittaker are of German descent, his grandfather coming from the Province of Alsace, near the borders of Switzerland; his name was Henry Rudisill; he was a Revolutionary soldier under Gen. Washington, and was in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine and Germantowii ; he was a prisoner in the hands of the British the winter thej^ held New York City, but escapbd from them the following spring, swimming the North River, and rejoining Washington's forces. He married and settled in Western Pennsylvania; he was the father of six children, Catherine, Lydia, Betsy, Henry, Jacob and Michael. Dr. Whittaker's father, Josiah Whittaker, was born in New Jersey, in 1789, and emigrated to Western Pennsylvania, afterwards removing to Ohio, coming down the Ohio River in a flat-boat to Cincinnati. Lie enlisted in the war of 1812, and was present at Buifalo when Ft, Erie was blown up, and assistedin driving a drove of hogs from Urbana to Detroit, before Hull's surrender. Immediately after his return from the war he was married to Lydia Rudisill, remaining in Clarke Co., O., until about 1836, when he removed to Logan Co., settling on Mill Creek, on a farm purchased from Christopher Grubbs; he exchanged farms with Joseph Skidmore, previous to his death, which occurred in 1864, on Sept. 1st. In his family were twelve children, two of whom died quite younar; the names of those living are - Nathaniel, Nancy, Rebecca, Henry, Eleanor, Josiah, Lydia A., Elizabeth, .lane and Emanuel. Dr. Emanuel Whittaker was born in Perry Tp., Logan Co., in 1839; he first appeared on the stage of public action as a teacher, at the age of 19, and taught, in all, thirteen terms; his last certificate from the Board of Examiners of Logan Co. being first-class, He attended two terms at Hillsdale Co'lege, Mich., and was married at the age of 21 to Amanda J. Speese, of Union C". He enlisted for the war in the 13th O. Battery, afterwards connecting with the I4th O. Battery, after the disbanding of the 13th at Pittsburg Landing; he served nearly four years, enlisting afterwards in the Veteran Corps. He was in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, capture of Corinth, siege and capture of Atlanta, at Nashville', Tenn., and the taking of Mobile, Ala. After the war he studied medicine with S. U. James, of East Liberty, and attended lectures at iliami College, Cincinnati, and has practiced medicine ever since, being accounted a skillful physician and surgeon.

ANDREW BURNSIDE, farmer; P. 0., "West Liberty; was born Sept. 17, 1805, in Pocahontas, Va. ; ^son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Gillaud) Burnside; his father's name was John. The Burnside tamily emigrated west to Ohio in 1817, locating in Monroe Tp., near the place where Donn Piatt resides. Here the family remained for several years. Alexaiader, Sr., died at the ripe age of 90. Our subject, being raised up to hard labor, began for himself at the age of 20, having; no patrimony or financial aid. Among the first enterprises in which he was engaged was a contract for building the mill-race leading to A. S. Piatt's; also the Williams race. The cutting of the brush and timber, in the first one built, lost him money, but in the completion of the second he earned enough money to purchase the land where he now lives, for which he paid §4 per acre. He was the chainman at the time the original Ludlow road was laid out. He raised wheat on the Enoch bottom, hauling the same to Sandusky, for which he received 30 and 40 cents per bushel, selling his corn at 10 cents per bushel. At the age of 25 he was married to Anna Ewiiig, who was born in 1812, in Virginia. In 1S3U, he purchased 174 acres of land, where he now resides. His wife died in November, 187y. The children living are Andrew, Alexander, Samuel, Franklin, Rebecca, Sarah .1. andCardia. He has 160 acres of land in Kansas; yet, since his arrival in this State, he has been a constant resident of Monroe I'p. He is a Democrat of the .lackson tvpe.

WILLIAM H. BYRD, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown; was born Aug. 28, 1832, in Northampton' Co., N. C; his father was Owen Byrd, who married Jennie iManly, and to them seven children have been born, William H. being, the senior member of this number; his parents were both natives of North GaVolina, and emigrated to this State in 1834, during the fall of that year, first locating on " Bristle Ridge," in .leiFerson Tp., on the farm where Lemuel Watkins now lives, and afterward took a seven-year lease of K.

Artis, finally making a purchase of fifty acres, then unimproved, of Walter Dunn, in this township, afterwards adding to it fifty acres more. William H. Byrd began for himself, at 21, and visited several States. In 1864, he enlisted in the- service of the country, was with Sherman's army at the taking of Fort Fisher, and was discharged after one year's service. In 1874, he was married to Eliza Mendenhall, who was born in servitude in Guilford Co., N. C. ; she was the daughter of Wiley and Eliza Mendenhall, who -were born in bondage. Mr. Mendenhall was born in Randolph Co., N. C; he was a slave for sixtyfive years, and came West to Ohio in 1854. Since 1874, the father of William has been a resident of ^\^est Liberty, and the farm has been in his charge. He is a member of the ^lethodist Episcopal Church.

C. C. COOKSTON, farmer; P. O., West Liberty; was born in Franklin Co., Pa., !March 16,1822, and emigrated west with his parents in 1835 to Muskingum Co., and came to Logan Co. about the year 1841. At the age of 18 Charles began for himself, worked two years at the carpenter's trade, which, proving distasteful, he turned his attention to farming pursuits. His parents were Thomas and Mary C. (Staley) Cookston; he was born June 20, 1798, and was a son of Charles Cookston, of English birth. Thomas first settled in Union Tp., afterwards in Mon- .roe, where our subject now lives. Upon his first settlement, desiring to lay in a stock of white bread material, he purchased the entire surplus crop of three men, which amounted to ten bushels! Thomas Cookston died ilarch 24, 1871, and was an upriglit Christian; his wife died suddenly of apoplexy, March 13, 1844. For several years Charles (as above stated) worked ciitting wood at 20 cents per cord. At the age of "^3 he was married to Margaret Strayer; their nuptials were celebrated March 18, 1845; she was born 1821 in Berkeley Co., Va., daughter of Nicholas and Rebocca (Whitenah) Strayer; he was born April 29, 1792; she, Aug. 4, 1814. Soon after Jlr. Cookston's marriag-e he located in Union Co., near where De Graff now stands, wliicli was at that tini(i covered with timber and underbrush. After making several changes, and renting some time, he bought 90 acres ol' land north of De Graff', where he lived six years; then moving to De Graff, and living there three years, he purchased 160 acres west of the town, where he resided about six years. In l<S()i he went out in the 13;Jd Regiment, Co. F, O.N. G. In 1860 he moved to the homestead where he has since remained; has 113 acres of land and is a successful farmer. In 1817 he was elected Count}' Commissioner, and was recently reelected to the same position, which he is now fiUing with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He has five children - .losoyjh H., Mary E., H. Whitenah, William L. and Clifford G. Mr. and Mrs. Cookston are members of the Methodjst Eijiscopal Church.

JAIMES N. DAVIS, farmer; P. O., West Liberty; was born Aug. 24, 1837, on the farm he now owns. His father was George W. Davis, who was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, and was married to Nancv Williams, whose parents emigrated from Virginia. George Davis located on this farm about the year 1834, remaining on the same until his death, which occurred in May, 1861. On Feb. 13, 1800, .James was married to Elizabeth Ann Williams, who was born in this county. May 11, ]841, and is a daughter of Obadiah and Eliza Williams. Since the marriage of Mr. Davis he has been a constant resident of this township. In 1868, he purchased 90 acres where his father settled, which is farmed in a thorough and successful manner. Four children have been born to him - Henry D., George M., Frankie, and Rosanna, who died at the ago of 8 vears.

MRS. MARGARET FOUST, farmer P. 0., Zanesfield; was born in Union Co., Pa., March 26, 1813, the second of a family of twelve children. On Sept. 24, 1829, she was married to Henry Foust, who was born March 22, 1799; one year after their marriage they came West to Summit Co., this State, where they lived until 1839, when they came to this county, locating in Monroe Tp. Mr. and Mrs. Foust began life poor, yet succeeded, by economy and industry, in acquiring a good home and property; Mi-. Foust died April 2, 1879, in his 81st year; thirteen children have been born them, eight sons and five daughters; twelve of the number are now liviii2', and one, Benjamin, deceased; those living are - John, now in Jefferson Tp., Solomon, now in Cass Co., Mo., Hannah, now Mrs. Dan Shawvcr, Mary Ann, now Mrs. Wesley Sidesinger, of Monroe Tp., Sarah, now Mrs. Thomas Nichols, of Jefferson Tp., Samuel is in Irocpiois Co., 111., Geoi-ge in Jefferson Tp., and Henry in West Liberty, Malenda, now Jlrs. Samuel Bishop, Lucinda, now Mrs. Charles Worth, of Monroe Tp., Wilson in Kansas, and .James at home. Mrs. Foust has now 214 acres of land; they came west to Ohio in a one-horse wagon, and when they started in life were as poor as "skimmed milk ;" when they began keeping house they had three chairs, half a dozen dishes, one bedstead and a few bed-clothes; they never had a lookingglass in the house until 1848. Mr. Foust, during his life, was a member of the Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Foust, since the death of her husband, has remained on the home farm.

MICA.IAH GREEN, farmer and stockraiser; P. O., Pickereltown; is the youngest son of George R. and Ruth (Williams) Green, and was born on the homestead farm, where Fabius lives,' Jan. 28, 1842. At the age of 31, on Dec. 22, 1873, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Loveless, born Jan. 2, 18.54, in this township, daughter of Sarah (Outland) Loveless, who was a daughter of .losiah and Kesiah (Marmon) Outland, who were among the earlv settlers. For a more comprehensive liistory of the Marmons see biography of Amos P. Marmon. For three years after Micajah was married he lived on the homestead farm. In the fall of 1870 he moved to his present place of abode, where he has 327 acres of land, which was formerly known as the Wallace Farm. About one-half of this land lies on the Mackachack Bottom. He and his brother, Fabius, are associated together in the fine stock business, keepingpure bloods and graded cattle. He has one child, Mandie G., born Aug. 1], 1876.

FABIUS GREEN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0., Pickereltown; is one of the prominent farmers and stock-raifers in this township; he was born Nov. 30, 1838, in this townshi]T, and is the tenth child born to George R. and Rath

Green; his father was a native of Kentucky, born in Fleming Co,, April, 1798, and came to this State in 1809 ; Ruth Williams, his wife, was born in Grayson Co., Va., in 1803; he was a Methodist, and ministered to the people in a local way, yet farming was his chosen occupation; he lived an honorable and upright life; was a conscientious and exemplary Christian, and raised a family who are an honor to any man, and valuable citizens to any community. He died Sept. 7, 1862, and his wife May 7, 1870. At the age of 33, i'abius was married to Hannah E. Worrel, born in Zane Tp., July 7, 1844, and is a daughter oF Samuel and Ann (.Jones) Worrel; he was of New Jersey, she of Pennsylvania. Since Mr. Green's marriage he has been a constant resident of the farm. In 1866 he and his brother, ilicajah, associated in business together, having between them 737 acres of land, and are dealing in Durham cattle; breeding and growing the same; keeping pure blooded stock, and are successful in handling the same, as well as general farmers. He has three children - Benjamin Allen, born March 31, 1864; Gussie, xMarch 17, 1867, and an infant, unnamed, born August, 1880. The Green familv are all Republicans.

LANSON GREEN, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown; was born on the homestead Oct. 34, 1839; is the third son and fourth child of George and Ruth (Williams) Green. Lanson was 34 years of age at the time he left the parental roof, ^tay 36, 1856, he was married to Annaretta Bishop, who was born April ], ]833, in Burlington Co., N. J., daughter of Thomas and Sabina L. (Schank) Bishop. Mrs. Green was 5 years of age when her parents moved to this county and settled in Zane Tp. She is the third child of a family of eight children - six gills and two boys. Her father died Feb. 31, 1831; mother, Jan. 3, 1877. Both were members of the Protestant Methodist Church, of which society Mrs. Green is also a member. Shortly after ilr. Green's marriage, they moved to their present home, formerly owned by one Williams, and previous to him, David Norton was the owner. He first purchased 77 acres, having now 137 acres of choice land, 80 acres of which lies on the Mnckahack Bottom, and is highly productive. Mr. Green is Republican in sentiment, has served as Township Trustee fifteen years, and been a member of the Board of Education nine years. He has three sons - George F., born May 1, 1857; Marion, Aug. 15, 1859; H. Brownlow, Dec. 11, 1861. The latter is a penman of some note, having taken premiums as such at the county fair. While Mr. Green is not a member of any church or society, yet he is, nevertheless, a strictly moral and upright man, and a worthy and estimable citizen.