Logan County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1880 (part 5 of 13)

BEN.TAMIN GRIMES, farmer and trader; P. O., West Liberty; first saw the light of day Nov. 15, 1837, in the Keystone State; he was a son of James and Elizabeth Feagley, the former of whom was born Oct. 9, 1779, and the latter March 19, of the same year, and were mairied May 20, 1819. They immigrated to this State about the year 1834, locating where Mrs. Nancy Cullum resides. There were nine children of the family, Benjamin being the sixth in order. James Grimes was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He was for many years in poor health, and he died Oct. 13, 1856, his wife following him Feb. 15, 1864. , On March 1, 1857, Benjamin was married to Susanna Randel, who was born in this township May 1835. She is a daughter of Err Randel, one of the oldest residents in the township. Since the marriage of JMr. Grimes, he has resided on the homestead, consisting of 131 acres. For twenty years past, on account of impaired health, he has been engaged in trading the greater part of his time, yet still carries on his farm. Of four children born to him, but two are living - Rose Anna, born April 3, 1860, and Josephine, June 5, 1868. Celia was born April 33, 1863, and died Nov. 3, 1878, the other dying in infancy. Mrs. Grimes is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JAMES HENRY, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaino; is among the worthy representatives of Logan Co., and was born in Jefferson Tp. !May 24, 1815, on the farm where Newton Garwood lives; he is the second of a family of seven children born to William and Nancy (Stevenson) Henry, who was born June 30, 1795. William Henry was horn July 1, 1787, near the Rapidan, Culpepper Co., Va., and was a son of GcMirge Henry, a Virginian, and of English descent. The Stevensons were from Kentucky. This venerable couple v.ere married July 3, 1812, near Fairfield,

Montgomery Co., Ohio; going to Dayton, they purchased their outfit for housekeeping, consisting of half a dozen plates, spoons, knives and forks, and one small teapot; these they brought on horseback to their home. The Henry family left Virginia and settled in Belinat Co. in 1807, remaining there one year; then came to Zanesfield in the fall of 1808, and lived that winter in Isaac Zane's kitchen. In the spring of 1809, there was a cabin erected where Isaac Rogers now lives, and svibsequently one where Newton Garwood lives, where James' father settled ; here he lived for fifty-two years, and then moved to the place where Noah Yoder now resides. He died July 5, 1875, and she April 5, 1869. He was once County Assessor, when his services amounted to but $137. James was married in his 20th year to Sarah Ann Croupskop, who was born Aug. 31, 1812, in Delaware Co., N. Y. ; her parents were George and Sarah (Corrington) Croupskop, who came West in 1813. Mr. Croupskop was County Auditor for sixteen years, and a prominent teacher in the county as well. Upon their coming they settled one mile east of Bellefontaine, on the Zanesfield road, when there was but about four houses in the town. After the marriage of Mr. Henry, he located on the farm where John May now lives, which premises he leased for five years. In 1839, he came to the farm he now owns; he first purchased sixty acres ^f Sarah McCoUough, for $7 per acre, and has now 160 acres. Of nine children born, but six are now living - Isaac, George, Samuel, Richard M., James and Zoar. Mr. Henry was elected Justice of the Peace m 1879, and is a member of Bellefontaine Lodge, No. 209, A., F. & A. M., and Chapter of R. A. M., No. 60. He is a Democrat.

JAMES H. HICKS, farmer ; P. O., Piokereltown ; was born Feb. 10, 1834, in Southampton Co., Va. Of a family of fourteen children, he was the third. His parents were Jason and Mary (Mitchell) Hicks. The former was born April 10, 1796, in North Carolina. Mr. Hick's grandfather's name was Nulson Newsome. They emigrated to this county in the spring of 1835, settling on the Mackachack, and finally located permanently in the southern part of this township. Our subject, James ,'Hicks, is one of the leading representatives in this county, of his race.

Free-born himself, yet he was raised under the dominion of slavery, and emigrated to this State with his people, that they might be removed from its influences. Coming here poor, when young, he " began at the bottom," working at very low wages, and lower diet, livingseveral weeks at a time upon buttermilk and potatoes; 37^- cents per day, and 111 per month, were the prices paid at that time. Nicholas Williams was his friend, and gave him excellent advice, by which he profited. From him he bous-ht a colt, and from 1 - - -

On Jan. 10, 1849, he was married to Judah Newsome, a native of this county, daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Byrd) Newsome. She died in 1864, leaving a family of four children - Jason, John, William and Frederick. Two years, later, in October, 1866, he was married to Mrs. Mahala Demjjsey, whose maiden name was Stewart. Mr. Hicks' first purchase of land was in the Marmon Valley, where he lived six years. He has been a resident of this township many years, and has 151 acres of land, situated a short distance west of Pickereltown, upon which he has recently erected a suitable domicile, and is among the prudent and successful farmers of the township. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for thirty-three years, a member of Urbana Lodge and Chapter of the Masonic Order; also of the I. O. O. F.

JOHN HUNT, farmer; P. O., West Liberty; was born Aug. 20, 1820, in Hunterdon Co., N. J., and emigrated to this State in 1835, with his parents, who were Daniel and Nancy (Williams) Hunt; both were natives of New Jersey. Their place of settlement was the southern part of Monroe Tp., where they purchased 200 acres of land. Upon the father's side, the family are of English, and on the mother's, of Dutch extraction. The name of .John's grandfather was Daniel and he was a cabinet-maker by trade, which his son David took up also. John, not caring to keep up the paternal trade, early in life resolved to become a farmer. He was united by marriage to Phebe Williamson on June 27, 1850. She was born Feb. 11, 1828, in Warren Co., N. J., and was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Fishbaugh) Williamson. After marriage he located on the home farm, remaining there until 1854, when lie purchased 133 acres adjoining, and has since made this his permanent place of residence. Ten children now gather about the festive board, not having had to this date a death in the faniilr. Their names are: ^Yilliam D., Elizabeth, IMartha L., Alice, John ^y., Nancy A., Henry W., Mary L., Benjamin F. and Sallie. ]Jor many years Mr. Hunt has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he served as Steward and Trustee, and has endeavored to live a life consistent witii his professions. He has, for some time past, been in poor health, yet is subject to the will of the Master and is readv to ao at His biddina'.

JOSEPH H. JOHXSUX, farmer; P. O., West Libert v; is among the successful and well-to-do i'armers of this township. He was born Oct. 19, 1833, in the south part of this townsb'p, on the farm now owned by the "Williamson heirs; the eldest of a fam iy of three children born to George E. and Anna (Southwell) Johnson. He was married Nov. '2, 1854, to Elizabeth James, who was born in Monroe Tp. on the farm Henry Sliort now owns, Aug. ;;i4, 1834, the daughter of Isaac and Honor (Jones) James. Her father was a native of Ireland, born in ] 800, and came to Oircleville, in this State, with his parents when a lad. Her mother Was born in Pennsylvania in 1808, and came west when but a babe, her parents locating in Champaign Co. She is the seventh, child of a family of twelve. After Mr. Johnson was married he lived eight years on the place his father now owns, where he had purchased iifty acres of land. He then purchased a tract of eighty acres where his father-in-law lived, and remained on this farm until 1807, when he moved to his present place of residence. From a start of §600, he is now the owner of 313 acres of land, which is evidence of h s thrilt, enterprise and marked success as a farmer and business man. He has six cliildren - Mary J., Fletcher N., Garrett L., E\a AIay,.Effit\ and Clarissa, (now ]\Irs. M. Jones, of this township). Mr. Johnson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Clmrch. George R. Gieen, the grandfather of J. H., raised a family of ten children, seven boys and three girls. Throe of his sons were prominent physicians - Randolph, Henry and ThoiTias. Ran lolph lived and practiced in Pickereltown for sometime, and then went to

Fairfield, where he and his wife died of cholera. The ten children mentioned above, were - William, Rachel, Randolph, Henry, John, Morton, George, Thomas, Clarinda and Elizabeth. William settled in this county about the time of the war of 181"2. Rachel was the wife of Jacob Johnson, of Kentucky. Morton settled in Indiana and was the last one who died. Clarinda and John never marlied; he died of what was then called "cold jjlague," now termed tvpl.oid fever.

THOMAS C. J(JHXSO\, farmer; P. jO., West Liberty; was born in Hampshire Co., ^^a., Jan. 30, 1830; his parents were Benjamin and Maria (Meais) Johnson; his father was born in Fauquier Co., Ya., Dec. 7, 1802, being a son of Thomas Johnson, of Scotch and Irish descent. The mother of Tiiomas C. was born Aug. 15, 1808, in the town of Coshockton, in Coshockton Co., Ohio, and was married March 8, 18:26. There were three children born to them - iMary E., who died when young; Sarah J., now ^Irs. T. K. Thompson, of Champaign; and Thomas C, who was the youngest of the trio. Benjamin .lohnson, the father of our subject, died June 28, 1875, and his wife Aug. 28, three yi efs later. Thomas came'west with his parents in the fall of 1830; his father came poor, having a pair of old horses and fifty cents in money; subsequently made a purchase of a small tract of land, and raised his son Thomas to industrious habits, who beg.m for himself at the aae of 21. In 185(J he was married to El za Stuart, who was born in this 'township; daughter of James and Elizabeth Stuart; she died April 13, 1859, leaving no issue. Deo. 15, 1863, he was married to Sn-ah Williams, who was born in Warren Co., N. J., IMay 11, 1S3G; she was a daughter of David R. and Elizabeth (Fishbaugh) Wdliams; he was born in New Jersey, in 1705, she in 1798. Mr. Johnson is among the solid and substantial farmers in this township; has an excellent farm, consisting of 331 acres, well improved, and the best of farm buildings thereon. He is a man of piogress, and in favor of any enterprise which will tend to advance the interests of tiie community at large.

GEORGE E. JOHNSON, farmer ; P. 0., Vt'est Liberty; was horn in Licking Co., Ky., Nov. 14, 1808, and is the third child of Jacob and Rachel (Green) Johnson, to whom were born twph'C children, all of the nmnber, save two, living to be mariied. Jacoh Johnson was born in New Jersey, about the year 1 i"i 8, and came west with his father, William, who settled in Kentucky. George R. Green was the grandfather of our subject, on his mother's side. He was a natiye of England, and left there at the age of 16. He emigrated to Kentucky about the beginning of the war of 1812, and was a participant in that struggle. His son, Jacob, the father of George E., came . to this county in 1817, and settled on the farm now owned by Joseph H., his grandson, which place was a "- wilderness of woods," remaining here until 1834, when he moved to Rush Creek Tp., remaining there until his death. Of the family of twelve children, five of the number v/ero ministers - George, John, Peter, Henry and Hosea. George E. came from Kentucky with his grandfather, on horseback - riding 150 miles without a saddle - who settled on the farm now owned byFabius Green, whose father was then but a lad. At the age of 17, Geqrge E. made' his commencement in life, hiring out at $5 per month, giving his father one-half of his earnings, which was one-half "store pay;" continued thus two years, then woi ked by the job for a time, and cropped with George R. Green. In 1831, when past 22 years of age, he was married to Anna Southard, who was born on the Diirby, in Champaign, in 1835. She was a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Miller) Southard, both families being from Virginia. After Mr. Johnson was married, he settled in the south part of the township, near the Champaign line. His wife died may 2, 1850. But three children lived to maturity - Joseph H., Henry, now in Kansas, and Clarissa, now in Rush Creek. May 8, 1851, he was married to Mrs. Sarah Ann Baldwin, who was bOrn Sept. 28, 182G, in Perry Tp., and was a daughter of Simpkin Harriman. Seven children have been born them - Elizabeth, now Mrs. James Seaman, Lesta Jane, William L., George W., Sarah A., Lydia E., Stephen G. J. Mr. Johnson has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since he was 21 years of age. Has a farm of 220 acres of land.

Jacobs, who- was born in Prince William's Co., Va., Aug. 10, 1807, and was mariied to Sarah Pope, born October 1811, in the same county. Both the Jacobs and Pope family are among the early settlers in this county. William's grandfather Pope set out, it is said, the first orchard that was planted in the township. John Jacobs, the father of William, now resides in Rush Creek Tp., where he removed in 1841. His wife d:ed January 19, 1857, leaving six children, William being the youngest. He enlisted at the age of 19, in Co. D., 66th ( ). V. I., and served eighteen months, and was discharged on account of disabi!it3'. Being attached to the cause, and army life having an attraction for him, lie reenlisted in the 12th O. Cavalry, and served until the expiration of the war. He was at one time a captive of John Morgan. In 18G3, while home from the army, he was married to Angenetta Williams, who was born May 31, 1846, and is a daughter of .leffery and Lucy Williams, natives of Virgiria. Since his return from the service, he has, for the most part, been engaged at the carpenter's trade. He has three children - Harry A., born May 27, 1867; Alta M., born Aug. 2,1870, and Effie B., born Feb. 7, 1876. His lather, whose example M^illiam has endeavored to emulate, is a member of the Baptist Church.

JOHN KELLY, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., West Liberty; is among the stanch farmers of Monroe Tp., and was born Oct. 8, 1807, in Greenbrier Co., Ya.; was the eldest of a family of twelve children born to John and Susan (Osborne) Kelly. She was a near descendent of .losiah Osborne, a noted Baptist minister. Peter Kelly was the grandsire of John, and was born in the Old Dominion. John, the father of our subject, was born .luly 16, 1781, and immigrated to this State in 1820, locating on the land now in possession of his re])resentative, which had been purchased in 1819, previous to his coming. Only twenty-five acres were cleared on the tract at that time. The Red Men's campfires still burned in Mad River valley, they making frequent passages through the valley, on their road to Upper Sandusky. Bellefontaine had just recently been laid out. After the family located here it became their permanent settlement. He died in December, 1859; his wife in 1844. The recollection of

John Kelley will ever remain in the minds of those living, as that of a just and honorable man. He was for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the Masonic Order. The subject of these lines lived a bachelor until 35 years of ag-e, and, perhaps, " might have been " to this day, had he not met Parmelia Downing, who led him captive to tjie hymeneal altar. She was born April 10, 1818, in Augusta Co., Va., and immigrated to this State in 1835, locating on the Aspinwall farm. Since their marriage they have been constant residents of the firm they now own, consisting of 310 acres, situated in Mad River valley, two miles north of West Liberty. Farming and stock raising have been the business of his life, sheep husbandry being his choice, at which he has been measurably successful. Of a family of ten children bom, eight survive - .Josiah, Addison, Darby, John, William Robert, Nathaniel, Susan and Anna. For nearly forty years he has been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has served his township in an official way as Clerk, Justice of the Peace, and has always been recognized as one of its esteemed citizens and solid Republicans.

JOHN LOVELESS, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown; was born in Monmouth Co., N. J., Dec. 28, 1824; was a son of Thomas and Sarah (Sprouels) Loveless; Thomas was a son of Joseph, who was of English birth and parentage, and served as baker during the war of the Revolution; also, John's grandfather Sprouels was a soldier in that struggle and served as gunner. John's groat-grandfather, on his mother's side, was kidnapped and brought to this country when young, and was put up and sold for the price of his passage. Before leaving New Jersey, .John saw the first railroad and the first train that ever run upon rails in America; it was called the Trenton & Amboy Railroad, the cars being propelled by horses; he saw the engine which was in construction at that time, which rude piece of mechanism was exhibited at the Centennial. At the age of 7 John came west with his parents across the mountains in a wagon; the bed of the wagon was made of cedar which his f.itlier cut and sawed out; John has a churn that he had made out of the bottom board. The family stopped in Summit Co., where they remained several years. In June, 1838, they landed in Logan Co., his father purchasing 97 acres where John Watkins now lives; at the age of 17 John went to learn the blacksmith's trade, and after its completion worked as "jour" in Illinois, and other places. About the year 1848, he setup a shop in Pickereltown, where he worked until his system broke down; he then abandoned the anvil and forge in 1860, and turned his attention to farming; he first purchased 67 acres north of Pickereltown, living there seven years; in July, 1847, he was married to Emeline Curl, born 1829, in Perry Tp.; daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Williams) Curl; she died Aug. 14, 1865; three children survive her - Maande, now Mrs. James Smith, Hannah E., Mrs. Zach. Taylor, and Frank, who, in 1869, Jan. 17, was married to Mrs. Eliza Ann Outland, relict of Samuel J. Outland, who was a son of Josiah; she was horn Sept. 13, 1832, daughter of John B. and Maria Dickson Wirick; both were from Columbiana Co.; the Wiricks are of German extraction, the Dicksons of English. Mrs. Loveless had two 3hildren by Samuel Outland, who were - Elwood and Leonora; soon after the marriage of Mr. Loveless to his present wife, they located on the farm they now own, situated in the northeastern part of the township; he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, his father having been identified with that Church, and was a classleader for many years. John is a member of East Liberty Lodge, No. 247, A., F. & A. M. WILLIAM J. LONG, farmer; P. O., West Liberty; was born May 7, 1837, in a log cabin, which was situated on the farm he now owns; is the eldest of a family of seven children, four of the number living to maturity. His parents were William and Rebecca (Williams) Long. He was born July 6, 1815, in this township; she in Champaign Co., near Middletown, in 1814. She died in 1875. At the age of 23 William left home to do for himself. Dec. 25, 1859, he was united in marriage to Ann E. White, born Aug. 37, 1841, on the farm now owned by Henry Outland, of this township. Her parents were James and Nancy (Williams) White, born in Huron Co., and Logan, respectively. He died 1848. Mr. Long has 50 acres of land; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1868, served until 1874, and then declined; but was re-elected in 1879. His grandfather, B^enjamin Long, was elected Justice of the Peace in 1830 and served twenty years. Two children have befn born - George W., born April 3, 1861, and Mary, Nov. 8, 1863. He and family are ail mem bers of the Baptist Church. For many years past he has been in ill health, scarcely a day passing that he can truthfully say he is well. Mr. Long is a man of good judgment, and more than ordinary intellectual attainments. REV. AMOS P. MARMON, deceased. Among the worthy representatives of the Marmon stock, who has since been called from his labors on earth to the mansion above, is Rev. Amos P. Marmon, who was born in Jelferson Tp., Aug. 4, 1826; son of Edmund Marmon. He was converted at the age of 37, united with the Church Aug. 27, 1853; held the office of church clerk over a score of years, and of quarterly meeting twelve years; he was ordained to the ministry June 3, 1872, and while he never had'a regular pastorate, yet filled the sacred desk in a local way up to the time of his death, which occurred Nov. 28, 1879; he was a worthy friend, a kind husband and an indulgent father; he . always adhered firmly to the truth as he understood it, ever prompt and attentive to his church observances. On March 15, 1849, he was married to Cynthia A. Outland, who was born in June, 1830, in Zane Tp.; a daughter of Jeremiah and Patsey (Butler) Outland; he (Jeremiah) was the eldest son of Josiah Outland. Mrs. Marmon still survives her husband, and resides on her farm, situated in the northeast part of the township, and has three children - Rosetta, now Mrs. Hezekiah Potee; Samuel L. and Mary M. At the time of Mr. Marmon's death he was preparing a genealogical account of the Marmon family, which was left incomplete. A synopsis is here given. The Marmons came from France, and one, John or Frank (the name then being called " Merrymoon"), had four sons - David, John, Frank and Peter; also three daughters - Peggy, who married William Reames, and Sarah, who married a man by the name of Lee; of the other, nothing is known. David had six sons - Benjamin, Jesse, John, Peter, Edmund and David, all of whom were born in North Carolina, in Northampton Co. .John .had no children. Frank had three sons - Thomas, David and Joseph, and one daughter, Mournia. Peter had three sons - Robert, Samuel and Martin. William Reames married Peggy Marmon. He had a son by the name of William, who was the father of Caleb, Jeremiah, Jessie, Aaron, Moses, "Vincent, William, John, and one daughter, who married Thomas Stanfield. Peter Marmon, as mentioned above, aside from his sons (Robert, Samuel and Marmon) had five daughters - - Betty, Kesiah, Rhoda, Rachel and Hannah. Betty never married; Kesiah married Josiah Outland; Rhoda married David Patterson; Rachel married Walter Brown, and H!annah - - Brown. Robert had four sons - Richmond, Stephen, Peter and Joshua, and three daughters - Dorothy, Hannah and Obedience; another Robert is mentioned who had three sons and two daughters - Gustavus, Foos, and James; girls were - Adair and Jennie.

J. W. MORGAN, farmer; P. O., Mingo; was born in this township Aug. 6, 1836; is the eldest of a family of two children that were born to William and Elizabeth (Washington) Morgan. He was born in Frederick Co., Va., in May, 1804; she in Hampshire Co., same State. They came west in 1835. Our subject was left without means, and at the age of 17 hired out by the month, being engaged in jobbing. On July 25, 1862, he was married to Susan Stevens, who was born July 20, 1844, in Isle of Wight Co., Va. Being born of color, there were no schools of that kind for their accommodation, and, as a result, his advantages for education were exceedingly limited. For a time he walked three miles to attend a school taught by a Quaker lady, who taught a small number of scholars in her own house. They have six children living - Vintley A., Grace R., Omar J., Oliie, Agus S., and William. Mr. Morgan has 133 acres of land, which is well improved, with good buildings thereon, the farm being a model of neatness and good management. He is one of the best farmers in the neighborhood,, and all his property has been made by his own hard labor. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Urbana; also of the Masonic Order at that place - Blue Lodge and Chapter.

BENJAMIN McCOLLOCH, farmer; P. O., Zaiiesfijld; is the sixth chiltl of Elder George McColloch; Benjamin was born on the homestead July ~, li:>"^4. At the age of 14 he left the parental roof and lived with liis brother William the greater part of the time, utitil he was 24 years of age, when he was united in wedlock Feb., 1848, to Hester Downing, who was born in Harrison Co., O., Sept. 9, 1818, and whose parents were Bazil and Matilda (Jones) Downing. After Benjamin was married ha resiiJed on his brother's farm until he purchased 150 acres in Jefferson T])., situated in the westei'u part, on the Zanesfield pike. Upon this farm he re-' miiined nineteen years. He then removed to Richland Tp., where he purchased 130 acres of land and where he lived until October, 1879, when he returned to the home.stead to care for his aged father, wlioisnov/ past 9U years of age. Of five chil Iran born, but two are living - William, born July 27, 1853, and George, born April 18, 1855. Those deceased were Margaret, who died at 11 years of age. Nancy and Lydia, the two latter attaining one year each. Like his father, he is Democratic, and, though not a member of any orthodox church, is a worthy representative of the Masonic Order, Bellefontaine Lodge, No. 2U9.

GEORGE McCOLLOCH, retired; Zanesfield ; one of the oldest living pioneers in this part of the county is George McColloch, who was born May 1, 1790, in Ohio Co., Va., son of Samuel and Nancy (McMerrill) McColloch, who was a son of George Mc- (Jolloch, a native of Scotland. The subject of this sketch came to this State in 1800, locating with his parents near where Columbus now stands. In 1803 lie came to Logan Co., with his father Samuel, who settled in the north part of Monroe Tp., near Mad River, settling on 260 acres of land, purchased of one Donney, who located the land from warrants obtained through services in the Revolutionary War. At this t'.me there was but one family from Zanesfield to Urbana ; that one was located on King's CVcek in Chamjaaign Co. Capt. AVilliam JMcColloch, the uncle of our worthy subject, had married a Zane who was a half breed; her father,' having been taken prisoner by the Indians, had married among them, which tribe settled about Zanesfield ; hence the reason why the

McColloch family came to locate where they did. Four of the McColloch. familv were in the war of 1812. Samuel was a contractor ; William was captain of a company of scouts, and was killed near Detroit ; Silas was killed at Ft. Meiggs by the bursting of a shell ; George was for a time stationed at Ft. JNlcArthur, and afterwards a '-minute man," until the close of the war. Capt- JMcCoiloch represented. Jiis constituents in the I^egislatnre when held at Chillicothe ; Solomon was in the Legislature also, and served as County Commissioner -".vhen his compensation was only three dollars per year. At the age of 19, on June 8, 1H09, our subject was married to Nancy Henry, eldest daughter of George and Parmelia (Fiddler) Henry was born in Culpepper Co., Va., in 1789. Slie came west in 1807. She died in her 79th j'car, having given birth to thirteen children - five of the numlier now living - George, Benjamin, John, Mary, and Solomon. Since, 1809 "Uncle George" has been a constant resident of the township. In 1819 he and wife joined the Church at 'Tharp's Run," was baptized on the fourth Saljbath in June, 1823, by Elder John Gutteredge, one, of the first ministers of the country ; he was ordained in 1829 by Joseph Morris, and at the request of the membership took pastoral charge of Tharp's Run Church. He preached in several aujoiniiig counties, roffuhirlv for forty v cars, and occasionally for fifty years. Elder i\IcColloch has been instrumental in doing much good in the different fields of labor in which he has been called to work, and through his instrumentality many souls have been brought from darkness to light. Uncle George is now in his 91st year, and has many friends both on the other shore and on this. His name and memory will long be cherished in the community. He has for several years retired from active life,' and his farm, which consisted of about 200 acres, he divided among his children. For many years he has lived with his son John, who was born in January, 1827, and was married to Susan Gable, who was born in Columbiana Co., in 1835 ; has one child, Nancy M., born in February, 18(52. John and wile are members of the Lutherafi Church.

1825. His pircnls were George and Margaret (Hall) Moots. He settled on the iarni now owned by .John H., about the year 1812, and he (John) thinks that he was a teamster at that time. John H. was married Feb. 5, 1847, to Elizabeth Smith, who was a. daughter of Robert and Isabel (Burnside) Smith. Began poor, having one horse and ^lo in money, and renting land alter marriage. Alter living four years on his father's farm, he moved to Paulding County. His wife dying, he was subsequently married to Elizabeth Randle, born in 1831, in this township; she is a daughter of Err -Randle. After a sojourn of nearly three years in Paulding County, he returned to the place he left, trading his land in Paulding for some that he now owns. Came on the place he now owns in 1879. He has six children - Henry R., Benjamin E., Err R , Jennie E., Ida E., and Johnnie. Mr. Moots has now 133 acres of land as his reward for industry and perseverence. He has been a hard worker, and obtained what he has by honesty and good management. His father died in 1858; he was a member of the Lutheran Church, John H. being a member of the Methodist Episconal Church.

SAMUEL L. MARMON, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown ; was born Sept. 3, 1851, in ttie northeast part of the township; is the only son and second child of a famil.y ol three children, who were born to Amos P. and Cynthia Ann (Outland) Marraon. Samuel L. was married April 30, 1875, to Elizabeth Watkins, who was born in this township, April 30, 1851, and was a daughter of Robert J. and Lydia (Cowgill) AVatkins. After their marriage they located on the farm where he now resides, situated three-fourths of a mile north of Pickereltown, consisting of 79 acres. Two children have been born to them - Evaline, born June 20, 1877; Francis, November, 1879. He and wife are members of the Society, of Friends.

PHILIP MOOTS, retired farmer; P. O., West Liberty; is a son of Conrad Moots, who was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1775, and was married to Anna E. Linkswiler, who was born in Germany in 1776. This venerable couple emigrated" to this State in 1798, locating in what is now Ross Co., in which locality Our subject was born, Oct. 12, 1805, and removed with his pnrents in 1810; they settled on the banks of Mad River, in this township, in March of the same year, on the land now occupied by Piper's factory, living for some time in a tent, until a rude cabin could be constrncted, and they lived in the same without floor, doors or windows until circumstances afforded them better accommodations. Their nearest store at this time was at Urbana, where there were but three business houses - Reynolds', Heelan's and Gwynn's. Indians at this time were more plentiful than the whites. Conrad, his father, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Philip attended the first school that was taught in the township; it stood on the bluff, near where Mrs. Martin resides, and was taught by one Ellis Minchell prior to the war of 1812. This primitive seminary was built of rough logs, with no floor; the light was admitted through greased paper, and the desks constructed of split slabs, held against the wall with wooden pegs; the seats were of the same material, which served the double purpose of seats and sleds for coasting. At the outbreak of the war, Minchell returned to his home in Madison Co. The mode of traveling at this time was mostly on liorseback. One Oliver Cox at that time enjoyed the luxury of a wagon, with wooden wheels, four inches thick, with not a particle of iron about them. Its owner's coming was heralded in the distance by its discordant creaking. At this time there were 400 Indians quartered at Zanesfield. Many instances are related by Mr. Moots which occurred in that early time, the recital of which must be omitted for lack of space, the substance of which will probably appear in the general history of the township. Conrad Moots died in 1853; he was an excellent citizen, and for many years a member of the Lutheran Church; Philip's father was a blacksmith, but later in life turned his attention to farming pursuits. Piiilip remained at home until 32 years of age, and was then united in marriage to Eliza Moots, daughter of Philip and Catharine- (Goodman) Moots. After marriage, he remained near the homestead until 1862, when he moved a short distance east of the homestead, on the bluff, and built a house, where he has since resided. Of three children born to him, but one is living - Oliver C, born Nov. 4, 1849. Daniel L. went out in 1802, in the 90th 0. V. I., Co. 1, and after serving all through the war, died May, 1805, at

Mobile, Ala. Mr. INIoots has been a valuable citizen and worthy Democrat, a consis ent member of the Baptist Church and a zealous member of the Masonic Order, Mad River Lodcre, No. 161, A., F. & A. M.

WM. McDonald, deceased. , Among the earliest settlers of this county v^as William McDonald, whose early companions and associates were Zane, Simon Kenton and Daniel Boone. He was born in Boone's Fork, Harrison Co., Ky., March 10, 1781. The McDonalds, as the name implies, are from Scotland. The father of our subject was named William, whose father wras Andrew, who was an officer in the war of the Revolution, and whose sword is now ir the possession of his descendants. The McDonalds came first from Scotland to Virginia. Thence they migrated to Kentucky, before the present century, and were among the brave and hardy pioneers, who not only contended against the dense forests and wild beasts, but were many times forced to take refuge in forts, and other places of refuge, from the treachery and fury of the Indians. He came, with his parents, to what was then Clarke Co., in 1802. He lived for several years in Urbana, and helped to dig the first well in the place. Ho was married to Anna Moats, who was of German descent, and settled, in 1807, on Mad River bottom, in the southwest part of Monroe Tp. During the war of 1812 - as related by his descendants - he was a " minute man," and acted in the capacity of scout. He remained on the land he first settled up to the time of his death, which occurred on Oct. 37, 1867. His wife, Anna, died Jan. 10, 1859. He was a successful man in his business relations, leaving at his death many broad acres, as a result of his industry and business sagacity. Of the children born him, were - Philson, born Sept. 28, 1818; Charles, July 5, 1830; Are Ann, Sept. 16, 1833; James, Jan. 30, 1835; Elizabeth, July 20, 1827; Harriet, Aug. 20, 1833, and Eliza J., Feb. 23, 1835, all of whom are living. Those who died were : Elizabeth, Aug. 4, 1829, and Harriet, July 10, 1860. Philson, James and Are Ann yet remain on the homestead, and have 308 acres of land.

Nash. He emigrated to this country with his parents when a lad of 17. His mother died m 1859 and his father in February, 1873. Our subject, during his career thus far, has had a varied and somewhat checkered one. Soon after his arrival in this country he was engaged as a clerk for some time in New York City, afterwards keeping books two years for a firm in Philadelphia. Then coming to Ohio, he lived with Judge Piatt two years. For the next twelve or fifteen years he was book-keeper for Keck & Davenport in Cincinnati. He then set up in business for himself; was engaged in carrying on a foundry for several years, which, unfortunately for Mr. Nash, was not successful financially. Since that time he has been engaged in farming, having a large farm consisting of several hundred acres one mile east of West Liberty, which is well improved, having new and elegant buildings thereon. On Oct. 25, 1845, he was married to Ellen Cornelia, a lady of culture and refinement. She was born on the sea, Feb. 22, 1835, while her parents were en route to this country. Her parents were Thomas and Mary (Burk) Cornelia. He was born near Cork, was finely educated, and was a promiinent manufacturer of farm implements. She was born in Spain, and died when Mrs. Nash was but 4 years of age. She was then raised up by Mrs. Elizabeth Piatt. Mr. Nash and family came to the farm they now occupy in 1860. Seventeen children have been born to them, and of that number one died. Those living are Bessie, Bell, Alice, Nellie, Fannie, John, Kittie, Sallie, Maggie, Edward, Benjamin, Carroll, Mattie, Hannah, Fred and Paul. Some of the girls have already graduated and are interesting and amiable ladies.

JAMES OUTLAND, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown; is the tenth child of a family of sixteen children, who were born to Josiah and Kesiah (Marmon) Outland. James was born on the homestead, in Zane Tp., Nov. 18,1821. At the age of 22, he was married to Rebecca Stratton. This event was duly celebrated Nov. 34, 1843. She was born in this township, March, 1830, and was a daughter of Joel Stratton, whose ancestors were from Virginia. After James was married, he bought 40 acres of land at SIO per acre, previously owned by James Watkins, a small portion of which had been improved. This piece was soon after augmented by an addition of 10 acres. About the year 1847, he returned to the homestead farm, which he and his brother rented for seven years, when he returned to his first purchase, and soon after added 58 acres more. In 1856, he moved to his present place of residence, located in the noriheast part of the township. On Dec. 18, 1869, his wife was removed by death, leaving him two children. His present wife was May Watkins, born in this township, daughter of Robert J. and Lydia (Cowgiil) Watkins. Since his location in 1856, he has been a constant resident. His career has been a successful one. Aside from enjoying the esteem and merited respect of his neighbors, he has accumulated a sufficiency of tliis world's goods, having over 400 acres of land, aside from other pecuniary considerations. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; also of that institution whose principal supports are " Wisdom, Strength and Beauty." Mr. Outland is an enterprising and progressive man, strongly in favor of good schools and pikes, and any enterprise which is beneficial to the people.

R. J. PIATT ; is a son of Gen. A. S. Piatt, born Feb. 23, 1843, in Boono Co., Ky., and came to this state with his parents, when he was but two years of age. Raised up at home, to farming, and attended the common schools, also one year at Mt. Saint Mary's, under Bishop Rosencrantz; then remained home until the outbreak of the war, when he enlisted in the 13th Regiment, and went out for three months; was commissioned 3d Lieutenant by Gov. Todd, and was detailed for staff duty on his f&ther's staff, where lie served until after the battle of Fredericksburg, when he resigned and returned home. On July 17, 1865, he was married to Anna Higgins, born 1846, in Ireland; after marriage he stayed three years in Pulaski Co., 111., where he was engaged in the lumber business. In 1871 he returned to Monroe Tp., and has since remained; six children are the result of this marriage.

MAHLON PICKRELL, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown. Thisworthy representative of Monroe Tp., was born in what is now Jeiferson Tp., Oct. 1, 1810, and was the youtigest of the family born to Henry and Axie (Paxton) Pickrell. Henry Pickrell was born in Grayson Co., Va., and emigrated West in the fall of 1805, and settled in Champaign Co., remaining a short time; he then came to what is now Logan, and settled on land he had obtained by virtue of a tax-title, which he had to restore to the owner after he had made valuable improvements, for which he was never recompensed. The grandsire of our subject was named John, and emigrated from Englar)d before the Revolutionary War. He raised several boys, among whom was Nicholas Pickrell, the first Sherifi' of the county. At the age of 33, Mahlon was married to Rachel Williams, who was born Dec. "3, 1817, in Champaign Co., daughter of Silas and Susan (Cox) Williams, both of Grayson Co., Va. She died in 1843, leaving tour children - Henry, now in Delaware Co.; Hannah, now Mrs. M. V. Blackl)urn; Susan, now Mrs. J. Hyatt, of Iowa, and Esther, now Mrs. Clark Terrill, of Pennsylvania. Mr. Pickrell's second marriage was to Esther Williams, who was born April 30, 1818; she died, leaving no issue. His present wife was Mrs. Susanna Harney, a lady of culture and of a fine family, who was born in Warren Co. Soon after his first marriage, he located on the farm he now owns, and since 1833 has been a constant resident of the same. Of the farm of 330 acres, he has reserved eighty acres for his own use. His parents were members of the Society of Friends, of which Mahlon is a member also. Pickereltown, which bears his name, was named after his father. Mr. Pickrell is one of the stanch men of the township. His sojourn of seventy years in the county, his upright and manly character, his exemplary and Christian bearing, have won for him the high regard and esteem with which he is held in the community where he resides.

GEN. A. S. PIATT, farmer; P. O., West Liberty. Among the most prominent firmers and business men of this township is Gen. A. S. Piatt, who was born May 3, 1831 in Cincinnati; being the son of Benjamin F. and Elizabeth (Barnett) Piatt. He was born in New Jersey, and moved to Kentucky in 1796. Gen. Piatt was raised to farming pursuits. In November, 1840, he was married to Anna Piatt, who was born in Kentucky, and was dausrhter of Abraham and Mary Ann (McCoy) Piatt. She died in 1860, leaving seven children - Benjamin, Oak, Abraham,

(deceased), William, Arabella, (now Jlrs. Richard Warriiig^ton, of Chillicothe): Jacob,^Vvkoif and Uharles, who is now in B''rance', a Consul. The present wife of A. S. Piatt, was a I^Iiss Ella Watts, of Chillicothe, daughter of Dr. Arthur Watts. Gen. Piatt owned at one time about 1,500 acres of land, and has now about 600 acres, and is enoaged in farming and niillino;. In 1861 he took an active part in raising men for the service. He raised and equipped one regiment himself. For a more extended account of Gen. Piatt, the reader is referred to the general history of the county. ERR RAN DEL, farmer;". P. 0., West Liberty. The Randel family are among the first settlers of this townsjiip, of which Err is the eldest representative now living; was born Jan. 2, 1807, in Pickaway Co.; he came to this township in 1810, with his father, Zabud, who was born in York State, l'i89, and was married to jNlary Corwin, and emigrated West about the year 1800, making their first stopping place at Frankletown, and finding the ague so prevalent, they moyed down the river, but finding the change no better, moved to the mouth of the Darby, and finally to Monroe Tp. in 1810, locating just across the bottom from where Err's house now stands; he was a drummer for the militia, and wheTi the war of 1812 broke out, was a participant in the same, and died soon afterwards. Err, remaining on the homestead, was married Dec. 2, 18.30, to Celia ^Vi]liaras,'who was born in Fayette Co., O., Jan. 15, 1810; her parents were Virginians, who came to tiiis county in 1814, and settled on the Mackachack; since his marriage Err has been a constant resident of this township, having been on this farm seventy years. The land was purchased of one Tliomas Worthington, at $2 jjer acre, and was at that time considered worthless. Mi-. Randel may be justly ranked among the pioneers, having lived in those days when they plowed the ground with barshears and wooden mould-boards, cut the wheat with sickles, threshed it out with a "nigger flail," cleaned the grain with a sheet and then hauled it to Sandusky City or Dayton (which trip would renuii'e about two weeks), and then sell it for fifty to sixty cents per bushel; then pay it out for necessaries - salt, ^^5 per barrel; calico, sugar, coffee and other things in proportion.

^^Tages at that time were from twenty-five to thirty-five cents per day. Such was the condition of things when Mr. Randel started in life. Four children have been born to him, who are - Elizabeth, now Mrs. John Muats, born Jan 5, 1832; Susan, now Mrs. Benjamin Grimes, May 8, 1835; Henry D., March 22, 1S41, and Luther C, May' 2, 1853, all of whom arc married and settled near him, all adjoining. Mr. Randel has been long and favorably known in the community, and has been contented through life to make a good living; he has not been eager after the vain things of this world, hut his chief object has been to live an upright life, to act well his part, and secure a reasonable competence for himself and family, all of which he has accomplished, and though not a member of any church or society of any kind, yet his life has been characterized by honesty, sobriety and all that goes to constitute a worthy citizen, and one who will be long remembered.

REV. JAMES RANDLE, West Liberty; was born Feb. 21, 1838, on the farin now owned by his uncle, Err Randel; James was the eldest child of a family of a family of three born to Elliot and Nancy Ann (Kelly) Randel; she was a daughter of Col. Kelly of Champaign Co., who married Nancy Ann Gillaud, both of whom came from Virginia. Elliot Randle was born in this township Oct. 5, 1810, and his wife, Nancy Ann, in Champaign Co., Aug. 26, 1820. Her father. Col. David Kelly, was born Jan. 9, 1783, and bis wife, Nancy Ann, June 25, ] i 85. They raised a family of seven children. Elliot Randle, from his birth, was a constant resident of this townshf[i until 1865, when he moved to Levvisburg, where he died two years afterward, on Nov. 27, 186i', his consort having passed over on Feb. 6, 1S41. James was raised to farming, having had only the usual common school advantages afforded him. At the age of 22 he was united by marriage to Emily Willits, who wasjiornin this township, Feb. 2, 1832, and was a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Jones) Willits. Upon arriving at manhood, our subject having been converted, became deeply impressed that it was his duty to proclaim the glad tidings of salvation to his fellow-man, and, ac'.uated by this feeling, in 18(i2 he engaged in the ministry, and two years la er he was regularly ordained, since which time he has labored faithl'iilly in his Master's vineyard, and through his instrumentality many souls have been led to turn from the error of their ways and find consolation through the atoning merits of the Saviour. He is connected with the Mad River Association, his field of labor being mostly in Champaign Co. He has charge of one of the largest churches in the association. Brother Handle, with but the meagre advantages before spoken of, has, by close study and application, risen from a farmer's boy to one among the ablest and most effective ministers in the association. He has two children, Nancy A., born in 1861, and Mary E., born in 1867. The farm of 100 acres he carries on in connection with his ministerial labors. He is a member of Mad River Lodge, A., F. & A. M., No. 101.

JOHN SIDESINGER, farmer; P.O., Zanesfield; born Feb. 20, 1825, in Adams Co., Penn.; his parents were Leonard and Nancy (Elcook) Sidesinger. He was born June 6, I'i'S?, in the Keystone State. John emigrated to this State "with his parents in 1834, who settled in Miami Co. John has been a resident of this county since he began doing for himself. May 28, 185 i', he was married to Catherine Mcllvain,' born in this county. Union Tp., Nov. 24, 1823; daughter of .John and Ellen B. Mcllvain, who were born .Ian. 23, 1801, and May 12, 1806, respectively, and were married April 2, 1829. In April, 1857, John and his brother Wesley began buying out the Hogue heirs' interest in a tract of land consisting of nearly 300 acres, and finally succeeded in paying for it; since, it has been divided, John owning 136 acres, where he now lives, bordering on the north part of the township. His father died Oct. 1, 1872. John has two sons, Alva F., born Feb. 16, 1858; and Alfred G., born Nov. 3, 1859.

ROBERT SMITH, farmer; P. O., West Libertjr; December 3, 1824, on the Donn Piatt farm, in the southeast part of, the township, was the time and place where our subject first began taking his first observations. His paternal ancestors were Robert and Isabella (Burnslde) Smith. The former was born in Greenbrier Co., Va., and emigrated to this state previous to the Indian war. The Smiths and Burnsides are descendants of the Emerald Isle. Robert, Sr., died in 1836; his wife in 1851. Our subject was raised to hard labor, and early in life was taught the lesson of frugality and self-dependence. In 1846 he was married to Mary Williams, born in Virginia in 1821; daughter of Jesse Williams, whose wife was a Hill. Since 1849 he has been a constant resident of this township. His first earnings were invested in a small tract of land to which he has added until he now has 142 acres of land, and is to-day one of the best kept and managed farms in the township, its owner approximating as near the "model farmer" as any in the county. His farm has been recently adorned Ijy one of the best barns in the township, all of which, including fences and other improvements, give ample testimony of the thrift of the owner. His early education was much neglected - his school having been one of hard labor, and a life of persistent economy. It has been his rule in life never to go in debt, and has never had his farm encumbered by weeds or mortgages. His wife died in March, 1875, leaving ten children (twelve were born). Those living are William J., Jesse, Lucy A. (Mrs. L. D. Davis), .lohn A., Robert, James and Henrv (twins), Emma D., Mary E. and Effie B.

MRS. LYDEA WATKINS, farmer; P. 0., Pickereltown ; is the relict of Robert J. Watkins, who was one of the prominent and successful farmers of this township. Mrs. Watkins' maiden name was Cowgill; she was born Feb. 1, 1818, in Wayne Tp., Champaign Co., the youngest of .a fainily of eleven children who were born to Thomas and Sarah (Antrim) Cowgill. Thomas Cowgill was born July 7, 1777, in the Old Dominion, and they were married in 1790, and came west to Columbiana Co., in ISOO, and to Chamjiaign Co., the year Mrs. Watkins was born. They raised a family of eleven children, all of whom lived to the age of 40 before there was a death in the family; he died in 1845, and his wife survived him until 1859. Both of them were members of the " Friends." On April 19, 1837. Mrs. Watkins was married to Robert J., her husband, who was born Feb. 22, 1814, in Southampton Co., Va.; son of John W. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Watkins. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Watkins located in Monroe Tp., first making a purchase of 100 acres, then all covered with a heavy growth of timber. Here they made their home, and commenced building a log house. They labored hard, and were successful in a few years in securing a large tract of land. At the time of bis death, which occurred June 18, 1872, he had over 1,000 acres of land in Ohio, 466 being in this township and 640 in Lucas Co., this State, besides some in Minnesota. Of the thirteen children born them, five are lining. Mr. Watkins was a member of the Friends' Church; he had a peaceful death. Having been one of the best citizens of the township, he was loved and respected by all who knew him.

HENRY WILLIAMS, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown ; was born March 28, 1828, on the farm he now owns. The Williams family have been identified with the interests of this county for nearly seventy-five years. His father, Henry, was born in Grayson Co., Va., in December, 1787, and emigrated to this State in 1808, with an older brother, locating on King's Creek, Champaign Co., and settled on this farm in the year 1815. He was married to Nancy Paxson, who was born and raised in this county. They came hero poor, and entered 4U acres of land. When ho came, having no horse, ho had to carry his rails upon his back to make his fences. He remained here until 1835, and while hero ho run one of the early water mills in this township. Upon his removal from this place, he located where Newton Williams now lives. Here ho remained until his death, which occurred Sept. 9, 1871, having 223 acres of land. His wife died in 1838. Since Henry was 21, he has been doing business on his own account. At the age of 22, April 11, 1850, he was married to Margaret Pickrell, who was born on the homestead, Dec. 30, 1829. She is a daughter of John and Temperance (Dunson) Pickrell. The latter was born June 3, 1806, and the former was born in Grayson Co., Va., Feb. 11, 1796, and emigrated to this State in 1818, locating on the ' farm now owned by Mr. Williams. John Dunson was a son of Thomas, who was one of the early settlers. Six children have crowned the union of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, In 1851, he was elected Township Clerk, and served until 1876, and is now one of the Trustees of the township. He has 192 acres

NEWTON WILLIAMS, farmer; P. O., Pickereltown; was born in this township, Feb. 16, 1834, and is the ninth and youngest child of Henry and Nancy (Paxson) Williams, Henry Williams was a soldier in the war of 1812, and received a land warrant in consideration of his services in that contest. He died Sept. 7, 1871, and his wife died in 1839, when Newton was but a small lad. Newton was raised to fanning. On Aug. 24^1854, ho was united in matrimony to Mary Marsh, who was born in Madison Co., Ohio, in April, 1834, daughter of Jeifery and Lydia (Paxson) Marsh - both from Virginia. The Williams family is of Welsh descent. Newton's grandfather camo from Wales. He had six sons - William, Henry, John, Jesse, Jonathan and Absalom. After Newton was married, he located on the homestead where he now lives. Eleven children have been born to him, ten of when are now living - Samantha (now Mrs. H. Lovelace); Sarah (now Mrs. E. Outland); Anzaletta, Darius, Olive, Emma, Clara, Frank, Elias and Eugene; Firman L., deceased. He has 190 acres of land. Mr. Williams cast his first vote for Fremont. He has served nine years as Justice of the Peace, and is now serving his third term as Township Cleric. He and his brother Henry have been very efBcient and capable officers in the township.

JOHN W. WATKINS, farmer; P. 0., Pickereltown; is the fifth child of Robert J. and Lydia (Cowgill) Watkins, to whom were born thirteen children, .lohn making his first observations Oct. 7, 1845, on the homestead farm. At the time of the breaking out of the late Rebellion, he was but a lad of 15, and not old enough to be regularly enlisted as a soldier, and, not being able to gain his parents' consent to go in as a musician, he was barred out, but determining to go to war, he ran off and enlisted, but was brought back by his father; this was repeated for twelve consecutive enlistments, but on the thirteenth he was finally mustered into the 132d Regt, O. N. G,, Co. I.; upon the expiration of his enlistment he attended school two years, at Lebanon, O.; returning home, he entered the store of Pennock & Cruzer, at West Liberty, where he officiated as clerk for four years. Oct. 29, 1868, he was married to Allie A,

Day. In the spring of 1869, he moved to Jasper Co., Mo., and remained two years, when he returned in the fall of 1871, his wife having died the May preceding, 1870. Feb. 33, 1872, he was married to Jennie Tarbutton, born March 13, 1850, near Huntsville, this county, and is a daughter of William E. and Rachel Workman; who was born March 18, 1812, in Maryland; he died September, 1878. Mr. Watkins has 141 acres of land near Pickereltown, on the west, formerly owned by George Loveless. They have two children - Arthur, born Jan. 24, 1875; and Eddie, born April 18, 1877.

ELLIS WILLITS, farmer; was born July 18, 1832, in this township, the youngest of a family of two children who were born to Charles and Elizabeth (.Jones) Willits. Charles Willits was born in Fairfield Co., in 1811, and came to this township in 1816, and settled where James Raiidel now lives. His father's name was Richard, and he was a native of Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Jones, the mother of Ellis, was born in April, 1807, and still survives her husband, who departed this life October 13, 1874. On December 6, 1857, Ellis was married to Hepsibah Hyatt, who was born Sept. 22, 1835, in this township, daughter of John and Ruth Hyatt. Mr. Hyatt was a native of Grayson Co., Va., and his wife of Logan Co., O. After Ellis' marriage he resumed farming; he came to the farm he now owns in 1867; it was known as the Carroll farm, and consisted of 220 acres. Six children have crowned the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Willits, whose names are - William L., born Dec. 31, 1858; Maud L., June 24, 1861; Aurie, June 8, 1865; Charles, Jan. 1, 1867; Maud E., Nov. 3, 1872; Hattie F., June 3, 1876. Mrs. Willits, his wife, and three children are members of the Baptist Church. His father, likewise, during his life was identified with that organization, and was one of its valued followers and consistent members.

NOAH YODER, farmer ; P. O., Bellefontaine. Among the prominent farmers and self-made men in Moiiroe Tp. is Noah Yoder, who commenced his business career in this township without maans or pecuniary aid, and has at length risen to the front rank of Logan County's agriculturists. He was born April 10, 1827, in Mifflin Co.,'

Pennsylvania, son of Christian and Mary (Summer) Yoder, and emigrated with them to this State in the spring of 1845; after two years residence in Champaign Co., they located in Monroe Tp., on the farm now owned by Christian Zook, upon which place they remained until their deaths. Noah was first married to Barbara Hartzler, who was a daughter of Abraham and Martha (Zook) Hartzler; she bore him six children, who were - Manassa, John W., A. Alonzo, Charles, Estilena and Fannie B. She died Feb. 10, 1872. He was married to his present wife, Sarah Troyer, in March, 1874; she was born July 12, 1836, in Wayne Co., O. ; daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Yoder) Troyer. Mr. Troyer was born in Somerset Co., and his wife in Mifflin Co., both of Pennsylvania. She was of a family of eleven children, six girls and five boys. One child has crowned this union - Mary M., born April, 1875. Mr. Yoder's farm is located in the northwest part of the township, four and one half miles from Bellefontaine, and consists of 250 acres of choice land, which is adorned with the best of improvements in the way of fruit and farmbuildings; the latter, newly erected, are substantial and commodious. He and his wife are members of the Mennonite Church.

JONAS P. YODER, farmer; P. O., West Liberty. Among the prominent farmers and self-made men of this township is Jonas Yoder, who was born in Mifflin Co., Penn., in August, 1815; the second of a family of twelve children, who were born to Christy and Mary (Summers) Yoder, both natives of Pennsylvania. Jonas began doing business for himself without money or "backing," his father having been unfortunate in losing his means by " backing," had nothing to bestow upon his family in the way of worldly goods. Jonas stayed with his father until 25 years of age, when, in February, 1842, he was married to Lvdia Sharp, who was born in 1821 in Mifflin Co., Penn.; daughter of Samuel and Martha (Hostettler) Sharp. After renting six years, in order to better his fortunes he wended his way westward, in 1850, to the Buckeye State, landing in Logan Co,, where his parents had preceded him in 1845. Jonas' first purchase was 90 acres of land in the west part of Monroe Tp.; he removed to his present place in 1867. Mr. Yoder has now

550 acres of excellent land, all of which is a credit to his industry and good management. Not given to speculation or trade, he has bent his entire energies to farming, and to this alone is to be ascribed the cause of his success. Attending to his own personal concerns, kind and accommodating, he has the good-will and esteem of his neighbors and friends, and is among the stanch and reliable citizens in the community. Has raised a family of seven children, who are - Samuel, Christy, Mary, now Mrs. Hooley; Mino, Martha, now Mrs. Abram King; Rufus and Simon, all of whom, except Mary, are residents of the county. He, his wife, and several of the family are members of the Mennonite Church.

CHRISTIAN Y. ZOOK, farmer; P. 0., West Liberty; born in MifBin Co., Penn., Jan. 20, 1843; is the youngest child of Christian and Barbara (Yoder) Zook, towhom nine children were born. Christian was raised to farming pursuits, his father being one of the prominent and well-to-do agriculturists in that county. Our subject left the parental home at the age of 32, beginning farming in his native county, having a snug farm, which he afterwards sold for $173 per acre, and in 1873 came to this county and purchased 117 acres, where he now lives, afterwards adding to it until he now has 135, which is under excellent improvement. In 1865 he was married to Malinda Yoder, a native of Mifflin Co., Pa., daughter of Jacob Yoder. She died in 1865, leaving one child, since deceased. In 1867, during the month of October, he was married to Mary Peight, who was born in May, 1843, in Pennsylvania, and came West to this State with her parents. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Zook - Emma, Mary, Johnnie and Eldora. Mr. Zook and wife are members of the Mennonite Church and Republican in sentiment.

JAMES R. ADAMS, farmer; P. O., Big Springs. The family line of James .Rose Adams takes origin in this sketch with Robert Adams, a native-born Englishman, who, at an early day, came to the United States, and died in Pennsylvania. His son, James Adams, married Mary Rose, daughter of Edward Rose, of Bedford Co., Pa., and was born in 1791; his son, James Rose Adams, was born in Napier Tp., Bedford Co., on the 6th day of May, 1812. His father, before he had attained his second year, was brought by his mother's father, Edward Rose, to Perry Co., Ohio, in 1816, they moving into a cabin prepared with port-holes, by means of which they defended themselves against the attacks of Indians. At the age of 12, his grandmother dying, he went to live with his uncle, Joseph Ferguson, with whom he remained four years, at which time he was apprenticed to the blacksmith trade under John Guysinger. After the expiration of his apprenticeship, he returned to Pennsylvania, and sold his interest in his father's estate, after which transaction he returned to Ohio via Pittsburg, Wheeling and Cincinnati by steamer, thence on foot to Dayton, and from there to Perry Co. In 1833, another motive influenced him, and he came to Logan Co., and ten days after his arrival, married Mary Myers, daughter of Solomon Myers. She was born March 8, 1811. His familv are - Harrison Adarns, born July 27, 1834, was in Co. I, 13th O. V. I., was in twenty-five battles, and in Libby Prison four months; Sarah Jane, May 14, 1836; Nancy Ann, Jan. 17,1838; Mary Elizabeth, June 26, 1841; Clemensa, Aug. 2, 1843; died Oct. 10, 1844; James Madison, born Feb. 4, 1846; Amanda Etta, Dec. 22, 1848; Ella, Jan. 3, 1850, died Nov. 22, 1870. On the 31st day of July, 1877, Mary, his wife, died. On the 26th day of June, 1878, he married again, his wife in this instance being Mary Jane Rosebrough, Joseph Rosebrough's widow. As before stated, he is a blacksmith by trade, and has followed the business at different periods through life. For eight years he was engaged in the walnut lumber trade, and averaged forty car-loads per annum, which he sent to the New York market. He has also followed farming jn connection with these pursuits, and all with an unflagging zeal, and a will that overcomes. He is a freethinker.

Rev. James Edward Alexander

REV. JAMES EDWARD ALEXANDER, minister, Rushsylvania. The Alexander family is one of the illustrious families of Virginia,who have well maintained the family name for near a century. The name comes fragrant with the odors of Caledonia, and Scotland is the land to which the present living descendants of this noted line must look for their origin. One of the most noted of the American born of this family is Dr. Archibald Alexander, the founder of Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J. Much of the fame of this well-known institution is due to the ability of this very able divine, and his memory still lingers in the recollection of those whq witnessed his example or received his instructions. James Adair Alexander was born in Washington Co., East Tenn., in 1806, and married Miss Jane Duncan, who was born in Kentucky, but who, at the time of her marriage, was a member of one of the leadin|; families of East Tennessee. The descendants of James Adair and Jane Alexander are - Joseph, Rhoda Ann, Elizabeth J., Lucinda, Eliza, Sarah, John D., Francis Marion, Margaret Adeline, Clarinda Clementina, James Edward, William Jefferson, Mary Arminta, and two others, who died in infancy - fifteen members in all. Rev. James Edward Alexander was born June 5, 1849, in Blount (now Loudon) Co., East Tenn. Until his 17th year young Alexander was a farmer boy who, although he patiently toiled, entertained a burning desire for the acquisition of an education. The propitious time arrived, and in his 17th year he began his course of study at Friendsville Academy, a Quaker institution, and after one year's attendance at this point he entered Maryville College, East Tennessee, graduating in 1873 in the same class with the Rev. T. T. Alexander, now a foreign missionary; the Rev. J. J. Duncan, now deceased; the Rev. B. F. Lee; the Rev. Milton Matthews, and the Rev. W. F. Rogers. In the fall of 1873 he entered Lane Theological Seminary (Presbyterian), where he graduated after a three years' course of the most thorough training in 1876, and immediately after he graduated went to Rushsylvania, Logan Co., O., as minister of the Presbyterian Church at that place, where, after a ministry of three years, he was installed pastor. He found the church with a membership of fifty, which is now increased 100 per cent. Prominent in connection with the Rev. James E. Alexander, and coming from the same college to Lane Seminary, are the Revs. C. A. Duncan, C. E. Tedford and the Rev. A. N. Carson, who is now pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.

ENOS B. ANSLEY, farmer; P. O., Rushsylvania; was born March 28, 1857, in Logan Co., O. He is the son of J. S. Ansley, born .June 2, 1828, in Kentucky, who was the son of William T. Ansley, born also in Kentucky, and who was the son of Joseph T. Ansley, born on the eastern shore of Maryland. In 1822, William T. Ansley married Lydia Johnson, and in 1831- removed to Logan Co., O. J. S. Ansley, his son, married Melinda Williams on the 5th day of April, 1848. They have had four children, as follows - William H., born April 23, 1853, died Nov. 18, 1863; Jesse W., born April 23, 1855, died Jan. 6, 1875; Enos B., born March 28, 1857, and Henry C, born Jan. 14, 1871. Enos B. Ansley, on the 26th day of April, 1877, married Sarah E. Cox, born Dec. 22, 1859; she was the daughter of .John and Rachel Cox, of Logan Co., O. Enos has but one child - Carle Foster, born Dec. 11, 1879. As one of the business men of Rush Creek Tp., he farms extensively, besides dealing largely in stock of difi^erent kinds. His ancestors can tell the pioneer story of wolves howling, seeing Indians, deer and wild turkey, the usual tale of a home in the wilder-

BENJAMIN BEAVER, Rushsylvania. The history of this family runs thus: Martin Beaver was a native of the State of Maryland, and removed to Licking Co., O., early in the history of that county. Benjamin Beaver, his son, was born March 5, 1829, and died Aug. 2, 1865. He was twice mar ried, his first wife being Rachel Ann Pitzer, whom he married Jan. 20, 1850. The children by this marriage were as follows: Jesse Oliver, born Oct. 23, 1850, and who died Aug. 26, 1865; John Martin, born June 5, 1853, and on March 10, 1880, married Emma

Hopkins, of Sunbury, Delaware Co., 0,; Manuel Wilber, born Oct. 26, 1854, and who married Susie M. Bridge, daughter of Warner Bridge, of Hardin Co., O., Dec. 31, 1875; Asa Milton, born Oct. 16, 1856; Rosa Arietta, born June 16, 1858, and Mary Liza, born Dec. 21, 1859; she is a teacher, now teaching at Big Springs, with an engagement already made, by which she enters, as teacher, the Union Schools of Kenton, Hardin Co., O., the coming fall. On the 10th day of November, 1861, Rachel Ann, wife of Benjamin Beaver, died, and was buried in the cemetery at Kenton. On the 34th day of February, 1863, he married Miss Louisa Smith, who was born in Licking Tp.,Licking Co.,0.,on the 10th day of October, 1837. She was the daughter of James Smith and Sarah Masters, his wife. The birth of Francis Emma Beaver, Jan. 36, 1866, completes the record of the births of the family, there being but one child born to the last union. It was on the 15th day of February, 1865, that Benjamin Beaver removed from Hardin Co. to the farm now occupied by his relict, Mrs. Louisa Beaver, called Pleasant View. The two sons, John Martin and Manuel Wilber, are married; John and Mary Liza are teachers; John is a minister of the gospel as well. "Pleasant View" is an appropriate name for this place; the beauty of the landscape is indescribable, being of unusual variety. The farm is at present under the management of Asa Milton, the youngest son, who, heretofore, has been engaged in the raising of cattle, sheep and hogs, as a business. In her 15th year Mrs. Louisa Beaver united with the Presbyterian Church at Fairmount, Licking Co., O. After her marriage, in harmony with the religious predilections of her husband, she united herself with the New School Baptist Church, at Kenton, O., making one of its most conscientious and consistent members. Two sons and a daughter are also members of the same church.

PETER BOWER, farmer; P. O., Big Springs; Peter Bower, Sr., was a native of Germany, and came to the United States many years ago. Jacob Bower, Peter's son, is a native of Pennsylvania; his wife's maiden name was Susan Mosier, a Pgnnsylvanian by birth, and shortly after their marriage they removed to Licking Co., O., where, on the 14th day of December, 1817, Peter Bower,

Jr., was born; on the first day of April, 1838, the nuptials of Peter Bower and Amy Rogers were celebrated; she was a native of Delaware Co., O., and was born Dec. 13, 1820. The names of Peter's children are - Levi, Anderson, Susan, Lucretia, Joseph, James and Mary, seven in all. Peter's second marriage occurred on March 33, 1865; in this marriage his wife was the daughter of George Heath, and the widow of Joseph Starbuck, her birth occurring on Sept. 28, 1831, in Richland Tp., Logan Co., O. Peter Bower first settled north of the village of Rushsylvania, on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Louisa Beaver, and afterwards removed to the pleasant place he now occupies; by handicraft, Peter is a plasterer, but has made farming a special occupation; like many of his neighbors, his favorite stock is hogs, and his farm products such as further this interest. In the late civil war Peter was not without representation, his son, Anderson Bower, being a member of Co. I, 13th Regiment, O. V. I.; Mrs. Bower is a member of the Christian Church.

WILLIAM BRUCE, farmer; P. O., Rushsylvania. Thomas Bruce, Sr., was born in Scotland and emigrated to America. Thomas Bruce, Jr., was born in Harrison Co., Va.; his wife's maiden name was Mary Coon, and she was born in Harrison Co., Va. William Bruce, son of Thomas Bruce, Jr., was born Oct. 9, 1824, in Harrison Co., Va., and came to McArthur Tp., Logan Co., O., in 1831; on April 10, 1844, he married Mary Frances Bales of Virginia; by this marriage his children were - Sarah Ann, born June 21, 1845, and who died Aug. 28, 1872; John Henry, born Feb. 2, 1847, and died Sept. 15, 1866, at Ft. Riley, Kansas, a member of Co. G., 7th Cavalry, U. S. A. ; Lewis Leander, born Aug. 31, 1848; George Nace (named for his grandfather), born April 11, 1843, died Oct. 23, 1850; Joshua Copeland, born March 24,1852, died Dec. 13, 1853; Marv Malinda, born Jan. 38, 1854, died Nov. 10, 1869; George Nace, Jr., born Aug. 38, 1856 (called for the George deceased). Marv Frances, wife of William Bruce, died July" 25, 1857. On Oct. 27, 1857, he married Elizabeth Ann Huntington, who was killed by a runaway horse on Sept. 19, 1859; on June 19, 1860, he married his third wife, Mary L. Selders. The children were - Elizabeth Frances, born March 11, 1861, died

April 4, 1879; she was the wife of Elias Rumer; Mary L., wife of William Bruce, died March 30, 1879. On B^eb. 19, 1880, William Bruce married his fourth wife in the person of Emma Adelaide Canaan. By occupation William is a farmer, stock-breeder and shipper, devotino; his attention more particularly to hogs. He is a' member of the Disciples' Church; has been a member of the Order of Masons, stnd of the Odd Fellows; of the Sons of Temperance; of the Union League, and lastly a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. During the war of the Rebellion, he and two of his sons served in Co. F., 23rd O. V. I. William served under Gen. Phil Sheridan, was wounded in the battle of Cloyd Mountain, and captured by Gen. John Morgan, May 9, 1864; he was in captivity three months, and escaped in August, 1864. As a civilian he has held several offices, and was the first commissioned officer in the county, being commissioned a lieutenant of militia.

ROBERT C. CLOUGH, tile maker; P. O., Rushsylvania. John Clough was a native of Connecticut, born on the 38th of August, 1788; his wife was Deborah Mumford, born Dec. 8, 1785, and daughter of Lilli bridge Mumford. John Clough removed from Connecticut to Pennsylvania, settling in Wayne Co., that State. David Clough, John's son, was born in Wayne Co., Pa., July 13, 1812. In 1835 David Clough married Derinda King, daughter of Benjamin King, Esq., of Rhode Island, and she was born Sept. 25, 1808. Robert C. Clough was born Deo. 1, 1838, in Wayne Co., Pa. On the 28th day of February, 1867, he married Julia E. Dix, daughter of David Dix, of the county and State aforesaid. In 1868 he came to Champaign Co., O., and on the 24th day of December, 1869, located at Rushsylvania, in Logan Co.; they have no children, the family consisting of Mr. Clough and wife only. Robert C. Clough is one of the business men of the county; he is largely engaged in the manufacture of draintile, and this industry he has carried to a high degree of perfection, having perhaps the most extensive establishment in the county, or equal to any in central Ohio; the permanent and extensive buildings and fixtures on his premises for the prosecution of the business in which Mr. Clough is engaged, are most potent evidences of the energy and enterprise of the man. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Rushsylvfinia, and Mr. Clough is also a member of the order of the Patrons of Husbandry.

GEORGE ORR DAY, miller; Rushsylvania. The Day family was one of the standard families of New Jersey. Joseph Day married Susanna White, vs^ho was born on Long Island; he removed from New Jersey to Washington Co., Penn., where, during his residence, all of his children were born; their names were Cyrus, Louis, .Josiah, John and Mary, five in all. From Washington Co., Penn ., he removed to Jefferson Co., Ohio, where he died and was buried; his widow removed with her son, John Day, to Licking Co., Ohio, where she died and was buried. The children all, save John, Mary and Louis, died in .Jefferson Co., Ohio; Mary died in Muskingum Co., Louis removed to Illinois, and John is now a resident of Rushsylvania, Logan Co. John Day's first wife was Jane Orr, of Jefferson Co., by whom he had two children - Thomas and Martha Jane; his second wife was Margaret Wilkins, by whom he had eight children - Julia Ann, Susanna, Elizabeth. Mary, George Orr, James Renwick, Isabella, Allison and John Cameron. Margaret Wilkins was the daughter of Matthew Wilkins, of Harrison Co., Ohio. In 1852, John Day came to Logan Co., Ohio; his family are George Orr Day, born May 4, 1829, in Licking Co., and on the 20th day of September, 1851, married to Hannah Mitchell, the daughter of David and Nancj' Mitchell, and whose maiden name was Nancy Aikin, likewise of Logan Co., Ohio. George O. Day's family are - David Stewart, born Sept. 1, 1860; John Wylie, Nov. 1, 1864, and Nancy Aletta, March 10, 1867. The occupation of George O. Day is that of a miller, and he controls the only industry of that kind in the village, and one of the leading establishments of the kind in that part of the county; its contiguity to the railroad track gives it every facility for trade, and its efficient management renders it one of the most useful institutions of the place- He is connected with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, of v.'hich he is an elder. His ideas as to what constitutes the true citizen are of a high moral and religious order, and to this end and aim he lives himself.

JOHN R. DEARDORFF, farmer; P. O., Big Springs. Henry DeardoriF was a Grerman, whose ancestors settled in Virginia, in an early day. Abraham Deardorff, his son, came from Bedford Co., Va., and settled in Logan Co., in 1831 ; Henry Deardorff had two other sons, Peter and Jacob Deardorff. Abraham Deardorff had five children: Samuel, Abraham, Mary Frances, John R., and Susan Catherine. Samuel resides in Paulding Co., Ohio; Abraham in Kosciusko Co., Ind.; Mary Frances married George Predmore and resides in Bokes Creek Tp., Logan Co., Ohio. John R. was born in Rush Creek Tp.; married in that township, and ever since his marriage has resided in that township; Susan Catherine, the wife of Charles Titus, is a resident of Rush Creek Tp.; the wife of John R. Deardorff was one Rebecca Jane Predmore, who was born Nov. 21, 1834, in Guernsey Co., O. She was the daughter of John and Susannah Predmore, of ttie State of New Jersey. Susannah's family name was Duer; her family were of English nativity. John R. Deardorff was born Jan. 9, 1832, in Logan Co., O., and his marriage occurred Jan. 11. 1855, in Rushsylvania, Logan Co., O. The names of his family and the dates of their births are: Nicholas Jasper, born Sept. 16, 1855; died Sept. 24 of the same year. Ostrella, born Sept. 8, 1856, in Logan Co., O., and married to George Ferguson Feb. 5, 1874. Littleton, born June 1, 1868; died June 28, 1873. John Milton, born Jan. 3, 1861. Joseph Henry, born March 15, 1863. Rosa Ellen, born Feb. 1, 1865. Charles William Brandon, born Aug. 21, 1868. Benjamin Stanton Allison, born Sept. 10, 1871. Samuel Edwin, born March 31, 1878, in Logan Co., O. By handicraft John R. Deardorff is a carpenter, which trade he followed prior to and for some time after his marriage, when he became a farmer and ever since has so continued; he rears all kinds of farm stock, but makes a specialty of cattle at present, and hereafter making sheep husbandry his cardinal aim. The family's church connections are with the Protestant Methodist Church. In August, 1862, John R. Deardorff enlisted in Co. K, 121st Regt., 0. V. I.; he was in the battle of Perrysville, Ky., so well remembered, and was with the regiment at that point for about a month, when he was removed with the regiment to Lebanon, by a forced march; soon after his arrival he was taken sick, and, on the removal of the regiment, was left in the hospital; after about six weeks, he was sent to Louisville, Ky., and remained there until granted a discharge-furlough; he returned home the latter part of February, 1863, and in May following he received his final discharge. In 1861 he removed to the farm .where he now resides, acting in the double capacity of tenant and agent for Col. C. W. B. Allison, who removed from Bellefontaine to Wheeling, West Va., in 1876, where he has ever since been living. He hiis reared and educated his family, purchased and improved a farm of 78 acres in Hardin Co., and thus shown what integrity, industry and energy may accomplish, notwithstanding the disadvantage of bad health.

DR. ISAAC A. DO RAN, physician; Rushsylvania. The Doran family was one of the French Huguenot families who came over before the Revolution and settled in America, in the State of New Jersey. Thomas Doran, Sr., was one of the first American descendants of this family born in New Jersey. Thomas Doran, Jr., was a Jerseyman, likewise, who married Jane Hayes, the daughter of James Hayes, an Irish emigrant, who settled in Beaver Co., Pa.; from Beaver Thomas moved to Westmoreland Co., Pa.; James had two sons born in Pennsylvania - Dr. I. A. Doran, born July 23, 1826, in Greensburg, Pa., and James H. Doran. The family then removed to Ohio in 1829, and settled in Butler Co., in the village of Bethany, twenty miles from Cincinnati. Here the remainder of the children, Thomas S., and Hannah Doran, were born; in 1833 the family camo to Shelby Co., near Sidney, where the father, mother and James H. Doran all died; James' death, however, did not occur until March 12, 1877. Hannah married Joseph Johnson, who resides four miles east of Sidney; Thomas lives twelve miles west of the same place, and Dr. I. A. Doran resides in Rushsylvania. Dr. I. A. Doran has twice been married; his first wife was Sarah J. Elam, whom he married Jan. 16, 1851; she was the'daughter of James Elam, the first white child born in Greene Co., Ohio; she died June, 1877. The children by this union were - Thomas, born June 14, 1852; Elam, born July 30, 1857, and Delia, born Dec. 31-, 1863, and who died March 31, 1870. His second marriage was Feb. 19, 1878, with Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, daughter of John and Elizabeth Stephenson, of Darke Co., near Greenville; she was born Feb. 5, 1837. In 1849 Dr. I. A. Doran settled in Rushsylvania, in the practice of medicine, when the village contained but seventy -five inhabitants; he was the first druggist in the place; has erected five buidings in the village, dug four cellars, four wells and four cisterns, put down the first permanent pa-^ement in 1853, planted the first evergreen trees, the first shade trees in the streets; has always been an advocate for public improvements, such as railroads, turnpikes, school-buildings, etc., three of which have been erected since his residence in the village. He was the first eclectic physician in the county, and has steadfastly adhered to his profession and his . practice, in one instance walking thirty times to Ridgeway and back again, a round trip of fourteen miles each time. The village at that time continued one cabin, the only building in the place. He has held the office of postmaster since 1854, being the fourth appointed in the place. During his term of twenty-six years he has handled about 800,000 letters. At his residence and on his grounds abound fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery in great profusion. He has a large collection of relics, notwithstanding his having already given sixty pieces to the State Geologist.

JOSEPH EDWARDS, physician; Rushsylvania. Robert Edwards, ancestor of .Joseph Edwards, was a native of Wales, and, prior to the Revolution, emigrated to this country and settled in New Jersey. John Edwards, his son, was a Jerseyman born, and following him, in 1787, was his son. Justice Edwards, who was taken to Philadelphia by his parents, where he attended school under Dr. Benjamin Franklin. He was educated for a physician, and attended lectures when but 17 years of age, but formed a dislike for the profession, and abandoned it. He then served an apprenticeship at the saddlers' trade, under one Mc- Kinzie, and had the honor of making the saddle, bridle and martingale that bedecked the horse of Aaron Burr, so well known in history, and it was doubtless Burr's glowing account of the Northwest that put Justice Edwards and one Lathrop in motion westward ho! in 1810; they came to Pittsburg by wagons; to Cincinnati' by skiff down the Ohio River, and found the village composed of twelve dwellings and a few fur-trading shanties; it was here that Justice Edwards formed the acquaintance of one Ijcroy, with whom he came to Champaign Co., Ohio, to a point near the waters of Mad River, in the Kavenaugh settlement, four miles south of West Liberty. The war broke out, and soon after Justice enlisted under Gen. Tripper, Col. Simon Kenton having charge of 1,300 friendly Indians whom he commanded. Objection was raised to Justice enlisting as a soldier, and he was made Commissary Clerk; the war being over, he was discharged, and came back to Urbana, where he worked at his trade for a time, when he went from there to West Liberty, and after a time to Belleville, one mile south of Bellefontaine, where he formed the acquaintance of Joel Smith and James McPherson, and obtained a school in this neighborhood, where he met Miss Margaret Smith, one of his most amiable scholars, whom he afterwards married. About that time, William Powell and Major Tillis laid out Bellefontaine, and thither Justice Edwards removed with his young wife, working at his trade and teaching school alternately, teaching in one end of the first jail in the county, and, as a joke, is claimed to have been the second man incarcerated in that jail; with this incident the name of Vachel Blaylock stands connected. Justice Edwards lived in Bellefontaine and vicinity until his death. He was a teacher by profession, a saddler by trade, read and prepared for the practice of medicine, and for a time held the office of Justice of the Peace. His aged widow now resides at Huntsville; she came with her parents from Rockingham Co., Va., to Warren Co., Ohio, afterwards going to Logan, settling on the farm where she now lives - Hopewell. Dr. Joseph Edwards, eldest son of Justice Edwards, is a physician and traveler, born Sept. 7, 1823, on the site of Hopewell. He was taken by his grandmother Smith, when 9 months old, and with her remained until his 13th year, when, his grandfather dying, he returned home at his father's request, and made an ineffectual attempt to learn the tailor's trade with Samuel Mason, but abandoned it and learned the wagon and plow-making trade with James