Madison County, Ohio - Biographical sketches (2 of 2 so headed), 1883 (part 5 of 13)

J. QUIN CONVERSE was born in Champaign County, Ohio, November 8, 1844, being the sixth heir to C. H. Converse and Louisa L. (Ketch) Converse, both from the State of Vermont. At the age of four years, he moved into Union County, Ohio, near Unionville Center, where he resided, working on his father's farm and going to the village school six months in the year, until he was eleven years old. after which he went but three months in the winter, until he was seventeen, which was all the schooling he ever got. On September 1 1. L862, he was mustered into the service as a private, in Company I, One Eundred and Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer In fan fry. for three years, unless sooner discharged, Capt. A. B Robinson commanding the company, and Col. AY. P. Reed commanding the regiment. The regimenl was hurriedly pushed through with inferior arms (Austrian rifles) and poorly equipped, were put into the field and took the baptism of lire at Perryville (or Chaplin Hills). Ky.. October 8, 1862, less than a month from the date of muster. During that fall and winter, he served in all the marches and countermarches over Kentucky to protect supplies from the depredations of the raider Morgan. In February, 1863, he went aboard the "Jacob Strader," at Louisville, and made the trip down the Ohio and up the Cumberland to Nashville, being thirteen days on the boat, in a very crowded condition, there being the two regiments with all their supplies on the one boat. Here he experienced the only sickness of his army life, being for eleven days confined to his bunk. They arrived at Nashville and marched to Franklin, where they stayed for several months and completed the splendid line of defenses which were used with such terrible effect by Gen. Thomas against Hood in the fall of 1864. Mr. Converse served in all the raids and skirmishes that ended in the battle of Chickamauga, on the 19th and 20th of September, 1863, at which battle more than half his comrades were killed or wounded, but he came through with the toe of his snoe cut open with a rifle-ball. He was with Gen. Sherman in the winter march to the relief of Gen. Burnside at Knorville, and served on the famous Atlanta campaign, in 1864, up to Kenesaw Mountain, when, in an assault, on the 27th of June, he was wounded by a musket ball passing through his cap-box and into his right side, lodging against the right hip, from where it was cut that evening on the field. In this bayonet charge more than half his comrades were killed or wounded. He now went to the rear, and was absent from the regiment four months, thirty days of which he spent at home, where he made the acquaintance of his future wife. He rejoined the regiment in time to make the march to the sea with Gen. Sherman, then up through the Carolinas, ending with the battle of Benton ville, March 19, 1865, where he was at one time cut off and thought it best to surrender, but in the confusion got away. He was at Raleigh, N. C. , when Johnston surrendered ; marched from there to Washington; partici pated in the grand review, May 23, 1865; was discharged as Second Dut}T Sergeant June 9, 1865. and reached home June 17, having served near three years, never missing a single trick of duty, and never being under arrest or reproved by a superior officer. On March 28. 1866, be was married to Miss Mary I. Baxter, oldest daughter of William H. and C. D. Baxter, of Urbana. Ohio. He then bought land in York Township, Union County, and worked it several years, but his old wound was a constant drawback on him, and he sold his land and moved to Urbana and worked at the watchmaking bench on repairs for two years, after which he located in Plain City in the jewelry business; has now been here over seven years, and has, by close application, brought his business up from a very small beginning to its present comfortable proportions. He owns real estate in the corporation to the value of $2,500 to $3,000. He has but two children living. In politics, he is an Independent Republican, always supporting the best man in all local elections, regardless of party. He has never hold any official position whatever. He was Captain of a company of Ohio National Guards for three years. L878, L879 and 1880, but the company was disbanded in 1881. Ho is a member of no religious denomination, being free to admit the good that is in all, but too broad in his ideas of roligious liberty to accept the tenets of one to govern him in all things.

THOMAS W. CORNWELL, farmer. P. O London, is a son of Addison Cornwell, whose biography appears in Union Township. He was born in this county September 25, IS [:!. and received his education in the rural districts of his native county. lie has adopted the occupation of farming, and now owns 107 acres of land. In 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Forty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Iufantry, Capt. Watson, and served th'ree years. After 1864, he was in the One Hundred and Ninety- sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as First Duty Sergeant. After the war, he came home and again engaged in farming. In 1869, he married Ellen J. Wilson, a daughter of John Wilson, by whom he has had five childr-en, viz., Otis, Willie, Leroy, Earnest and Esther - the two latter twins. Mr. Cornwell participated in some hot engagements during the war, and can now boast of an unblemished war record.

A. J. DYER, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, December 3, 1S-49. He is a son of William and Josephine (Norton) Dyer, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter of Connecticut, both of English descent. Our subject attended the common schools of his native county, and finished his education at Kenyon College. He was married, in 1870, to Nora Morgridge, by whom he has one child - Christine. Mr. Dyer is a member of the Episcopalian Church. He owns 656 acres of land, and deals largely in stock. He is a Republican.

JOSEPH EDWARDS, wagon-maker, Plain City, was born in Bedford County, Penn., January 10, 1838, and is a son of J. P. and Abarilla (Stephens) Edwards, natives of Pennsylvania, of English descent. Joseph was reared on a farm and received a common-school education. At the age of nineteen, ho began learning wagon-making, which he has since followed with the exception of five years, from 1861 to 1866, spent in the Western States and Territories. In 1866, he came to Plain City and went into business with Jacob Weaver, and has since been doing a successful business. In 1863, he married Margaret Dunkin, a daughter of Reuben Dunkin, and a native of New York. They have three children - Estella, Curtis and Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are members of the M. E. Church, in which he has been Trustee. He is a Republican in politics.

JOHN FINCH, deceased, was born in Canaan Township January 20, 1816. In 1837, he married Emily Kilbury, who was born in this township July 20, 1816. They had a family of seven children, viz., Nancy, James E. , Samantha, Sarah, T. M., Electa and Joshua D., all married and doing well. Mr. and Mrs. Finch were members of the M. E. Church. He was a Republican in politics, a successful farmer, an affectionate husband and a kind and indulgent father, respected by all who knew him. He started in life without means, and at the time of his death owned ninety-six acres of land. His widow resides with her daughter. Mrs. Manly Feese. The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Finch were among the earliest settlers of this vicinity. His father came in 1800, and raised a family of ten children.

WILKINSON GUY, deceased, was born in the Dominion of Canada March 6, 1813, and died in Madison County, Ohio, April 21, 1872. He was the son of Jacob and Hannah (Bean) Guy, who were early settlers in Canada. He received a common-school education, and adopted the occupation of farming, which he followed through life; in politics, he was a lifelong Republican. He served three years and four months in the late rebellion, under Capts. Haynes and Hendricks, and was present at and participated in the battles of Mumfordsville, Ky. . where he was taken prisoner on the 14th, but paroled on the 15th of September, 1862, and at Hoover's Gap, Tenn., Chickamauga, Ga., and with Sherman through the campaign and in his memorable "march to the sea." On December 2-1, 1S10, he married Rhoda Carv. daughter of Abijah and Catharine (Johnson) Gary, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Virginia; they were married in Ohio, and had nine children, viz.. Polly. Solomon. Absalom. Sally, Rhoda, Abner, Rachel, Eliza and Lucinda, the two eldest being deceased. Mrs.

Guy was born two miles south of where she now lives, October 7, 1814, and has never lived elsewhere than on the old homestead and at her husband's. By her marriage to Mr. Guy four children were born, viz.. Sarah, deceased, wife of Chirk Harlow; Catharine, wife of Ezra Pitcher; Sylvester, who marrie ' Mai tie Davis; and Jasper, who married Ollie Lape.

ROWLAND HILL, carpenter, Plain City, was born in England July 16, 1S26. He was a son of Littleton and Elizabeth S. (Storks) Hill, natives of England, who emigrated to Ohio in 1832, andsettledin Barrison County. His father was a tanner and currier. Our subject is a mechanic, by trade a carpenter; he first worked at cabinet- making; then at building threshing machines and at house building, being now engaged in the latter branch of his trade. He received a common- school education in Ohio, and has spent most of his time in this State. In 1852, he married Catharine Ann Spring, a native of Harrison County and a daughter of Adam Spring. By this union three children wore born, viz., Virginia, John R. and Fannie E. John R. is his father's partner in business; he married Cora I. Barlow, a daughter of E. W. and Irene (Bigelow) Barlow. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are members of the Baptist Church, in which he has been a Deacon. He is a Republican in politics, and owns eighteen aci'es of land adjoining Plain City, on which he has built a neat residence. His grandfather was a sea captain, and carried provisions to the British soldiers during the Revolutionary war. He was a loyal English subject. His wife's grandfather was in the war of 1812.

GARY HORN, manufacturer of drain tile, Plain City, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, January 6, 1824. He is a son of Moses and Sarah (Longfellow) Horn, natives of New Jersey, of German and English descent. His education was limited to the common schools; he remained on the farm where he was raised until twenty years of age, when he began working in the rolling-mills of Virginia, where he remained six years. He then emigrated to this county and engaged in farming, which occupied his attention until 1872, when he began the manufacture of drain tile, in connection with his son, who is still his associate. Mr. Horn was married, in 1848, to Sarah Spring, a native of Virginia and a daughter of Adam Spring. They have four children, viz.. Carlton A. , his partner in business; Armeda and Mah- !< >n W. and Charles W. , twins. Mr. and Mrs. Horn are members of the Plain < ity Baptist Church, in which he is a Deacon. He is a Republican in politics.

L. G. HUFF, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, October 24, 1884. He is a son of James R. and Lydia (Austin) Huff, natives of New York, the former of German and the latter of English descent. Our subject was educated at the academy in Onondaga County, N. Y.. and was brought up to farm life, in which he continued until he reached his majority. On April 16, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Seventeenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Haynes, and was discharged in the same year. On July 31, L862, he re-enlisted in Company K, Ohio Zouaves, and while in that command passed through some terrible experiences. He had his right arm torn to pieces by a shot, and endured the agony of his wound nine days before it was dressed; the surgeons then wanted to amputate it, but to this he stoutly objected. He was married, in 1864, to Ellen M. Baker, daughter of E. Baker, of Delaware County, Ohio. They have three children - Clara, Nettie and Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. Huff are members of the Universalist Church, of which he has been Trustee ten years. He is a Republican in politics.

EICHARD IAMS, Sr., farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Pennsylvania December 3, 1823; he is a son of Eli and Phebe (Heckathorne ) lams, the former a native of Maryland, of English descent, and the latter a native of Virginia, of German descent. They came to Ohio in 1824, and settled in Dayton, where our subject had the advantages of the graded schools. He began life by engaging in the grain business, and then spent five years in the grocery business. He was also engaged as a railroad man. and later, as a contractor, taking land for pay. In this way, he obtained sixty-four acres at Plain City, in 1854, and, in 1855, began working it. He now has 200 acres. He was married, December 3, 1848, to Phebe Jane Thompson, a native of Montgomery County, a daughter of Isaac Thompson, and a namesake of Mr. lams' mother. They have five children, viz., Alfred, Richard, Charles, Alva and Howard. Mr. lams is a Republican. His sons are all farmers.

HENRY KENT, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Jerome Township, Union County, November 9, 1823. His father, Daniel Kent, came from Virginia with his father, John Kent, in 1800, and married Dilla Shover, a daughter of Henry Shover, who lived in Union County when the Kents came to Ohio. Miss Shover was a native of Germany. Our subject was schooled by subscription in the primitive log schoolhouse, and has been a life-long farmer. On October 15, 1847, he married Melissa Norton, a daughter of John H. and Sarah Norton, and by her he has had the following children: Sylvester C, born September 9, 1848, married Harriett Pickett; Lorenzo C, born June 25, 1851, married Emma Gray, John F., born February 17, 1854, married Lottie Sape; Sarah A., born December 4. 1857; Olive, born August 14, 18<)0, married Albert Kilgore, son of Harvey Kilgore, of Canaan Township. Mr. Kent owns 170| acres of land, and deals some in horses, cattle, sheep and hogs.

JAMES A. KILE, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Licking County, Ohio, in 1S34, and, in 1839, came to Madison County, where he has since resided. He is the only surviving child of two children born to Enoch and Sarah (Needles) Kile, who were natives of Ohio, of English descent. His grandfather, James Kile, was a native of Kentucky, and became one of the first settlers of Jerome Township, Union County; he raised a family of eleven boys, none of whom weighed less than 190 pounds, and some weighing as much as 265 pounds; they were all temperate men for their day, most of them church members, and when our country's flag was assailed in 1861, seven of them took up arms in defense of the Government. Our subject is a man of about 230 pounds weight, well proportioned and one of the most successful farmers of the township. He is an extensive raiser and dealer in stock, and usually winters from 500 to 1,500 sheep, 150 to 2. mi III hogs and 50 head of cattle, and sells on an average twelve horses per year. He was married, in 1850, to Mary Martin, a daughter of David Martin, and by her has five children, viz., the oldest, deceased; R. P., Fred. W. T. and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Kile are members of the M. E. Church. He is a Republican in politics, and owns 227 acres of land.

WILLIAM LEASURE, dentist, Plain City, was horn in Franklin County, Ohio, September 7. 1S:!7, and is a son of William and Polly Swrader Leasure, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. They came to Ohio in L827, and settled in Franklin County, where our subject received his education. He was raised on a farm, where he continued until sixteen years of age, when he went to Pennsylvania and studied dentistry. After acquiring his profession, he spent five years in Indiana, and was in Union

County nine years. While in the latter county, he was engaged in selling groceries and dry goods. He was married, in 1863, to M. E. Brant, a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, and a daughter of Frederick and Polly Brant. They have one child - Jennie, who is now the wife of Vernon Allen, of Plain City.

ISAAC LEONARD, Vice President of the Exchange Bank, Plain City, was born January 25, 1848. He is a son of Jacob and Lidia (Miller) Leonard, the former a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, and the latter a native of New Jersey, of English descent. Our subject obtained his education in the schools of Cincinnati, and chose the occupation of a druggist, which he followed in Plain City for ten years. He has latterlv devoted his time and attention to banking. He was married, December 23, 1870, to Miss Ada Lane, a daughter of Luther Lane, whose sketch appears in Canaan Township. They have two children, viz., Orlando, an infant who died at the age of seven months, and Iona. Mrs. Leonard is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Leonard is a Republican in politics.

J. H. LOMBARD, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born March 24, 1816, and was a son of Jesse and Olive (Carlton) Lombard, natives of Vermont, the former of English and the latter of German descent. They emigrated to Ohio in 1827, and, in 1829, located in Madison County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Oar subject received a common - school education, and at an early age learned a trade which he followed with success until in an accident he lost his right arm. Since then he has devoted his time to farming. In 1828, he married Jane Owen, a native of Ohio, of Welsh descent, by whom he has six children, viz., James, Jesse (a soldier in the rebellion), Olive, Jane, Duncan and Estelle. Mr. Lombard's grandfathers on both his father's and mother's side, were soldiers in the Revolutionary war.

H. D. LOMBARD, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Campbell Con. ty, Ky., August 15, 1822. A+ the age of five years, he emigrated with his father to Ohio, and settled in Union Couuty. Two years later, his father purchased a farm on the " Plains," as it is called, on which place he now resides. He has a family of eight children, the oldest of whom is Phebe, widow of Harvey Bradley, deceased. She has two sons - Rollin and Harvey. The second, De La Mar, who follows the occupation of teacher and farmer; Samantha Alice, wife of H. C. Riddle, of Plain City; Mary S., wife of J. H. Stewart, of Plain City; Millard T. ; Frank E., also a teacher; William A. and Ora I. In December, 1844, he was united in marriage with Samantha McUmber, who was also born in Campbell County, Ky.. October 15, 1820. She was the daughter of William and Phebe Kelly McUmber. Her grandfathers, William McUmber and Beriah Kelly, both served as soldiers in the Revolutionary war. The former was of Irish and the latter of Dutch descent. H. D. Lombard was the son of Jesse, who was one of a family of eight boys. His grandfather was David Lombard, who served in the war for Independence. His mother's maiden name was Olive Carlton. The ancestors of the Lombard family in America emigrated from Italy it an early day. The vessel in which he sailed was wrecked when near the e<>;i^t. and ho saved himself by swimming ashore. He was directly descended from the " Longobards," or Longbeards, one of the tribes of barbarians who overrun the Roman Empire about the year 400 A. D., and founded the Kingdom of Lombardv in Northern Italy.

of Loudoun County, Va., the former of Scotch and the latter of Irish descent. Our subject has plied his trade in Madison County nearly half a century, and has operated a shop in Plain City for thirty-five years. He has made a study of horse-shoeing and other important parts of his trade, and does his work on purely scientific principles. He was married, in 1846. to Abigail Ann Ado-ate, a native of Boston and a daughter of Theodore A/lgate, a merchant in that city. They have three children - Malinda A., Willie C, who married Sally Wiley, in 1876, and Minnie M. Mrs. Marshall is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Marshall is a Democrat and a member of the M. E. Church, in which he has been Trustee. He stands at the head of his trade in this vicinity, and enjoys a liberal patronage.

L. M. MAESHALL, farmer. P. O. Plain City, was born in Madison County June 20, 1838. He is a son of Gr. W. Marshall, a native of Virginia, of English descent. Our subject attended the common schools of his native county, and early adopted the occupation of a farmer, which he has followed all his life, with the exception of a few years spent in Illinois as a merchant. He now owns 164 acres of good land, which he cultivates in the most approved manner. In 1858, he married Melissa Domminy, a na - tive of Madison County, by whom he has four children - Electa (wife of George Van Doren), Etta May, Jerry H and Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall are members of the Universalist Church. Mrs. Marshall's parents came to this county from New York in 1811. Her father was a prominent Whig, and for twenty years a Justice of the Peace. He was the parent of twenty children, twelve by his first wife and eight by his second. He owned 1,500 acres of land. Mrs. Marshall was one of the youngest by his second wife.

ANDREW JACKSON MARTIN, attorney at law and Mayor of Plain City, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, December 8, 1826. He is a son of John and Sally Martin, natives of Virginia, the former of English and the latter of German descent. He received his education in the common schools of his native county, and, until of age, worked with his father at farming and carpentering After he reached his majority, he purchased a small farm, which he operated until forty-five years of age, when he became connected with the railroad and superintended the construction of the Columbus Dummy Railroad. On Independence Day, 1852, he married Sarah Ann Stagg, a datighter of Abraham and Rebecca Stagg. They had six children, four now living - Mary L., Florella J., Charles and Frank, of whom three are married and one is in Mexico. Mrs. Martin died in L872, and, in 1878, he married Margaret (Shafer) Davis, widow of Henry Davis; she is a devoted member of the Congregational Church. Mr. Martin has been through life a hard student. He studied law and was admitted to the bar at Columbus, where he practiced for some years. In 1879, he came to Plain City, and, in 1882, was elected Mayor of the village. He is a Democrat in politics, and for several years was Justice of the Peace in Columbus.

A. McCAMPBELL, baker, Plain City, was born in Union County October 1, 1840. He is a son of John and Margaret (Tate) McCampbell. His father was born in Virginia January 19, 1812, aad his mother in Warren County, Ohio, January I, .1812. His father was the fourth child of a family of thirteen children, and was a cooper until his arrival in Union County, since which he was a farmer. His parents were married in Jerome Township, in 1835, where his father died January 4, 1878. Our subject is one of a family of nine children, eight of whom reached their majority and six became school teachers. It is said of them that they never applied for schools, but always had them proffered to them. Two of the boys served in the late rebellion - J. L., enlisted in 1862, in the Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but after ten months' service, was discharged on account of disability; he re-enlisted, February 4, 1864, in Company C, Ohio Heavy Artillery, and was finally mustered out of the service in 1865. Our subject enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy -fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for one year, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service. His father during life was a strong friend of education, and was the prime-mover in having the High School established at California. He was an Old-Line Whig until the formation of the Republican party, after which he espoused the cause of Republicanism. He was a good Christian. and for many years an active member of the United Presbvterian Church.

HON. RODNEY C. McCLOUD, druggist, Plain City, was born in Madison County March 25, 1842. He is the son of Dr. Charles and Mary Jane (Carpenter) McCloud. His grandfather McCloud came to Ohio in 1814, and, settled iu Union County; he was a native of England and a local preacher. Dr. Charles McCloud settled in Canaan Township in 1881, and for twenty years was engaged in the active practice of medicine. He was a prominent man in politics and an active worker in the Whig party He represented his county in the Ohio Legislature, in the session of 1844-45. and was a member of the Constitutional Convention that framed the present constitution of Ohio. He was born February 2, 1802, and, in 1832, married Mary Jane Carpenter, who was born August 29, 1818. They became the parents of four children, viz., Mary, now the wife of Dr. E. C. Robin son, of Plain City; Smith N. , a druggist at Marysville, Ohio; Sophrouia, wife of Dr. Milton Lane, of Lincoln, Neb., and our subject. The latter was the second child of the family. He began life as a farm hand, but soon obtained a position in a wholesale hardware store, at Columbus', where he was employed as a clerk for five years. He was then engaged as a traveling salesman for the same firm until he purchased his present business at Plain City, which he did in connection with his brother, Smith N, who is still a partner in the business, the firm owning two stores in different towns, each of which is under the management of one of the firm. Mr. McCloud is a Democrat in politics; he has had the offices of Mayor and Councilman of Plain City, and Trustee of Darby Township, and represented Madison County in the Ohio Legislakrre in 1874-76). He was married, in 1874, to Nancy E. Noteman, a daughter of Zachariah Xoteman.

DAVID McCUNE. retired farmer, P. O. Plain City, is a brother of Dr. John E. McCune. and was born in this county August 20, L824. He was reared on a farm and received a limited education. In 1847, he married Harriett Kent, a native of Union County, and a daughter of Daniel Kent. a soldier of 1812. In L861, .Mr. McCune enlisted in the army, and served for the full term of his enlistment. He was also in the " hundred days" service. He is a life- long farmer, but has latterly retired from all active work. He is a partner with his bi'other in the possession of 100 acrgs of land and in a fine business block of Plain City. He also owns a neat brick house, now occupied by him as a residence. He started with nothing, but is now possessed of a comfortable competency. He is a Republican, and has been Township Trustee. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. JOHN E. McCUNE, M. D. , Plain City, was born in Madison County. Ohio, November 14. 1826. He is a son of John and Polly (Hager) McCune, the former a native of Kentucky, of Irish and English descent, and the latter a native of Vermont, of English ancestry. His grandparents came to this county in 1802. Our subject attended the common schools of his native township, after which he taught school to obtain the means for further educating himself. His literary education was obtained at the Central College, in Franklin County, and his professional education at Starling Medical College, Columbus. After leaving college, he located at Plain City, and engaged in practicing his profession, and, with the exception of one year spent in the West, he has remained here ever since. He was married, in 1850, to Anna Barlow, daughter of Edmond W. Barlow, a Major in the war of 1812, who came to this county in 1833. Dr. McCune is a courteous, affable gentleman, of studious habits and an enthusiast in his profession. During his many years of practice at Plain City, be has wrestled very successfully with some very difficult cases, and has built up for himself an enviable reputation and a lucrative practice. He is a prominent member of Plain City Lodge, No. 193, I. O. O. F.,and a highly esteemed citizen. He is always to be found on the side of morality and temperance, and takes a deep interest in the welfare of his community. He has a farm of .100 acres of good land, an interest in a tine business block in Plain City and other property. He is a self-made and a well-made man.

GUS A. McDOWELL, carpenter, Plain City, was born in Darby Township January 4, 1832. He is a son of L. and Elitha (Sharp) Mc- Dowell, the former a native of New Hampshire, of Scotch descent, and the latter of New York, of Dutch descent. Our subject received a good education in the English branches, and being a constant reader, is now a wellposted citizen. He owns two acres of land adjoining Plain City, on which he recently erected his residence. In 1802, he enlisted in the United States 'Regular Army, and was one of a band of unfortunates captured by the rebels and inhumanly forced over a precipice, two of them being kilied outright, and our subject with many others seriously injured. He was discharged in 1864, alter two years' service. In 1854, he married Miss S. Douglass, a native of Darby Township, and a daughter of Cyrus and Lucy (Sherwood; Douglass. They have had five children, viz., Liicy A., wife of John Truss; Ada L., wife of M. Brown; Hester M. and Elitha. Mrs. Mc- Dowell died October 20, 1874.

A. C. McDOWELL, telegrapher, Plain City, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, May 25, IS 14. He is a son of Theodore and Elithia (Sharp) McDowell, natives of Vermont, the former of French and the latter of German descent. Our subject received a common-school education, and since twenty -one years of age, has been a telegraph operator. He worked on the Pan Handle Railroad two years, and has held the position in Plain City seventeen years In the late war, lie enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Seventy- sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Robb, and patricipated in several engagements, but was on detached duty part of the time. On February 21, 1875, he married Eoline G. Smith, of Wayne County, Ind. by whom he has two children - Grace F. and Helen G. Mr. McDowell is a member of the Grand Army, and owus a neat and substantial residence where he now resides.

JOHN W. MILLHOLLAND, brick-maker, Plain City. William Millholland. the father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania; he was a son of Thomas and Maria (Overmeyer) Millholland, the former a native of Ireland and (he latter of Germany. They married in Pennsylvania, and, coming West at an earl} day, entered 100 acres of land, three miles northwest of Weal Liberty. Champaign Coimty, where two of the daughters now reside. William remained at home until about 1808, when he came to

Madison County. He married Tlacliel Ann Nichols, by whom he had ten children, four boys and six girls, two boys and three girls of whom survive. The parents are both also living. The subject of this sketch was the second child and second son. He was born in Champaign County June 16, 1844, and remained at home until 1865, when he went to the far West and engaged in herding cattle in Kansas, at Avhich he continued eighteen months, after which he moved to Illinois and engaged in farming. About fourteen years ago, he came to Jefferson Township, where, in 1871, he married Clara McCauley, who was born, raised and educated in that township; she was a daughter of Edward and Cynthia (Webster) McCauley, the latter a descendant of Daniel Webster. By this union four children have been born, one boy and three girls, of whom Edith is the only survivor. In 1875, Mr. Millholland engaged in brick-making at Plain City, at which he still continues. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and in politics formerly a Democrat, but latterly a Prohibitionist.

JACOB MILLIKIN. retired farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Washington County, Penn., October 11, 1809. He is a son of James and Elizabeth (Cook) Millikin, natives of Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish descent. They emigrated to Ohio in 1830, and settled in Canaan Township, where his father purchased 1,500 acres of land for 75 cents per acre. He was a surveyor, and died in 1870. Our subject received only such education as could be acquired in the district schools, but, by dint of hard study, he succeeded in laying by a good store of information. His father had a family of nine children, viz., Samuel, deceased; Martha, wife of James Boyd; Daniel; John; Jacob; Elizabeth, wife of Henry Alder; Ann, wife of Solomon Cary; lames, a retired farmer, and Andrew. Jacob was married in 1835, to Sarah A. Carey, a daughter of Abijah Carey; she was born where they now live in 1813. They have two children, William and Sarah. Mr. Millikin owns 500 acres of land. He is a Democrat, but has never aspired to official honor of anv kind.

WILLIAM MILLIKIN, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Plain City, is a son of Jacob Millikin, whose sketch appears in this work. He was born in Canaan Township and received his education in the common schools of this county. He has chosen the occupation of a farmer, and now has entire charge of his father's farm. He deals extensively in cattle, and sells some of the finest stock brought into market. He is a Democrat in politics, following the leadership of his father, who cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson. Our subject was married, in 1861, to Elizabeth E. Slyh. a native of this county, and a daughter of Matthias Slyh.

R. MOOXKV. merchant, Plain City, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 4, 1850, and is the son of Jacob and Rosauna (Winters) Mooney, natives of Ohio, of Irish descent. Our subject was raised on a farm, and followed farming until 1876, when he engaged in his present business in Plain City. He was married, in 1872, to Electa Lane, by whom he had two children - Ida and Walter. Mrs. Mooney died in 1876, and, on June 20. 1X77, he married Emily Bigelow, a daughter of Dr. D. K. Bigelow, and by her has one child - Otto. Mr. Mooney is a Democrat of the old Jacksonian school. He is a prominent member of the Masonic order, of the Scottish Rite degree. He is a thorough and successful business man, and stands high in the community where he lives.

J. B. MORGRIDGE, Plain City, was born in Washington County, Vt, August 2, 1814, of parents Richard and Sallie Morgridge. Less than two years later, the parents resolved to emigrate to the West, and, June 4, 1816, i>n route for Ohio whioh State they believed afforded the most promi 6 eld of Labor and the are I reward for industry, the only legacy tney could hop* to tran mil to their children, The di tance was great, being 900 mile , and the road new, and in ome places almo » impa able, yet with a determined purpose, the pioneer leading the way, the journej wa acoom plished, and the Loth of September found the famil) bettered in b oabin in Licking County, every member of whioh wa afflicted with the ague. Our ubject .v. thai one of bis earlie t recollection was bi fir shaki in the above mentioned cabin \ year later the father, by way of availing himself of the convenience and benefit of We tern institution aold all in- chattel effects, whioh, together vith ome currency, be oonv* it I into bills of the Mu kingum Bank, located al Marietta, then the leadii ; hank of the State. Four daya later, when in N wark, where be bad - to make ome purcha i be I' arned thai the lull were worthle -, tin- bank having broken two da) prior. It was then thai the inheritance above i ferred to was fully realized and possessed It lia<l been their intention I i locate in Hamilton County, bu1 the cl i i referred to prevented In <Imfall of L820, Hi" family removed to Madi on County, ettling on land up* d which the subjecl now r* ides, which 1 1 ;l< l previously been bargained for with Walter Dunn, then in Chillicothe, to whom Mm- early settle! county will ever be grateful for the kind and long indulgences extend* theni on over-due payments. The father in a ished as be was, was compelled to contract some debts in procuring an on lit in the way of a team and implements to begin farming Poi two a general sickness prevailed in this locality, and the were unit than their value, thus depriving bim of theonlj and which would bave enabled bim, in the near future to bave cancel* I their claims. When all was gone and the credit* tin -n do chattels or home tead exemption too acred to be attached tion an now), ari'l while explaii the creditor thai be had no that the county has since improved a part and taken steps to improve the remainder by piking and graveling them. The most needed improvement was to drain the lands, which was not so easily accomplished, though quite a large tract of country was similarly situated, including a large portion of three townships, Darby, Canaan and Monroe, the topography of which was little understood, and so peculiarly was this body of laud situated that any place or location of ditch*-- less comprehensive than a system that would drain the whole, must have been a failure. To reconcile the views of some 1,600 persons owning not less than 20,000 acres of land, of which some of them were non-residents of the county, but none the less watchful and jealous, but mainly all neighbors, was no easy task. Especially as each one, in justice, law and equity was to contribute or be assessed, if the needed improvement was to be made. Without draining, this large tract of land was not only unhealthy, but almost useless for agricultural purposes. Notwithstanding the difficulty and unpleasantness of the task, the individual, as well as the public or common interest. Mr. M. had in this matter compelled him to draw up and present petitions to the Commissioners of the county at different times, though all in aid of the same object, a complete system of this most useful and necessary improvement, and by the co-operation, assistance and topographical observations and the engineering skill of Dr. J. Converse, the work was accomplished, which includes a public county ditch of twenty-two miles in length, with more than that length of tributary private ditches, at a cost of nearly $200,000, which, however, has not been without its benefits, as the lands drained have enhanced in value from $26. 75 to $90 per acre, and the land has become second to none in any part of the State. All unkind neighborly feeling and difference of opinion and grievances of unequal assessments and benefits have been about reconciled, and this, too, without any deplorable or fatal results, except in one instance. Mr. Morgridge is truly grateful to Providence for what he has received, and proud, too, of the improvement the county has made, but prouder, he says, "of that representative of our county who was mainly instrumental in the repealing of that barbarous law that sent my father to the jail of my county for no crime but debt." He is now reposing in a comfortable home, on an extensive tract of between '2.000 anil 3,000 acres of most excellent land, located in Darby Township, in the northern part of the county, some of which is the reclaimed land, which must be almost sacred \o the possessor. He began Life under the most trying circumstances, as is seen in this sketch, but with the early and fixed ami determined purpose above related, as expressed in early youth: he has become possessed *'\' a Large estate. May the evening of his life be parsed in happiness.

A. S. MORGRIDGE, retired farmer, !'. O. Plain City, was born in Darby Township September 6, L822. He was the youngest of nine children, of whom three survive. He received a rather limited education in a Log schoolhouse, and has worked on a farm all his life, with the exception of two winters, in which he taught school. He has never belonged to any church or secrei society, is neutral in politics and now owns about 600 acres of land, which he farms and on which he raises cattle, but unfortunately he i^ a bachelor. His father. Richard Morgridge. was born in Amesbury. Mass.. November IS, 1771 : his lather died when he was about nine months old, and he lived with his mother and in different places until sixteen years of age, when he was bound to a Mr. Collin until of age. While in service, he and some others hired a teacher, and formed an evening school, where Mr. Morgridge obtained his little education. He afterward obtained some knowledge of surveying, and followed it a little. When of age, he left Massachusetts and worked at $5 per month in Vermont until he bought LOO acres of land. He married Sallio Emerson May 1, L800, left Vermont for Ohio June 10, 1810, and arrived in Licking County in August or September, In 1819, he came to .Madison County, bought land of Walter Dunn, and built a cabin, in which he lived until his death, Augusl L0, L843. He was the youngest of six children. Samuel Morgridge, win- subject's grandfather, was born at Newburyport, .Mass., and was the oldesl of three sons. He followed ship-building until he fell and was much injured, after which he taught school. He married Ruth Silvers, and died at Amesbury, Mass., June 26, 1772. John Morgridge, the great-grandfather of our subject, emigrated from Fmgland among the early emigrants, and settled in Newburyport, where he worked at ship building. He had three children - Samuel, William and John. Sallio Emerson, the mother of our subject, and the eldest of ten children, was born at New Salem, N. H. , August 18, 1781, and was married at Berlin, Vt. Her father, Jonathan Emerson, was born in Haverhill, Mass., May 7, L756, and married Rhoda Bailey January 11, I7M. She was a daughter of Joshua Bailey, who married Elizabeth Chase September 4, 1734. Jonathan Emerson was in the Revolutionary war, was taken prisoner and carried to England, where he was kept fifteen months before he was exchanged. He moved to Vermont in 1787, to Ohio in 1815, and died in September, 1823, in Butler County, Ohio. Sally Emerson's grandfather, Jothan Emerson, settled in Massachusetts and married Elizabeth Mitchell, daughter of Andrew and Hannah Mitchell, by whom he had one child. He died in the French war. During the three days previous to Richard and Sally Morgridge's leaving Vermont, it snowed continuously; this was the 7th, 8th and 9th of June, 1816.

DANIEL NORTON, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Darby Township, Madison County, April 7. 1828. His father, John Norton, was born in Genesee County, N. Y., in 1799, and soon afterward came to this count}, where he spent his life. His wife, Sarah (Taylor) Norton, was born in 1802, and, in L803, came to this county, with her father, Daniel Taylor; she still survives, and is remarkably active for one of her years. She retains full possession of her mental faculties, and often entertains her friends with anecdotes and descriptions of early pioneer days in Madison County. Our subject is a farmer by occupation, and, with the exception of ten years spent in the West, he has given his life's attention to that honorable vocation. On November 12, 1851, he married Sarah E. Daugherty, a daughter of William and Mary A. (Bigelow) Daugherty.

HENRY C. RIDDLE, dealer in stoves, tin and hardware. Plain City, was born in Union County, Ohio, August 26, L846, and. in 180)0, settled in Plain City, where he embarked in the enterprise that now- engages his attention, and in which he has met with good success. He was married, September 13, L872, to Alice, daughter of H. D. and Samantha (McUmber) Lombard, by whom he has two childrcD - Howard Sterling, born July 9, 1873, and Willard Henry, born October 2, 1876. Mr. Riddle is a member of the Plain City School Board, duo of the Board of Village Council and a member of Urania Lodge, No. 311, F. & A. M., at Plain City. He is a stanch and reliable Republican in politics, and takes an active interest in all the work of his party. His parents, James and Mary (McCullough) Riddle, are residents of our subject's native countv.

where he remained until seventeen years of age, when he learned the trade of a plasterer and brick-mason and prepared himself for a thorough mechanic. After working at his trade and traveling for six years, he studied dentistry, applied himself assiduously, thoroughly mastered his profession, and has since practiced it in Plain City, where he has met with well- merited success. In 1871), he married Mary J. McCloud, a daughter of Dr. Charles McCloud, and by her has one child, a daughter - Tessa.

W. K. ROBY, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in the State of New York March 25, 1835, and was a son of William and Martha (Fuller) Roby, natives of New York, of English descent. His father died two months before he was born, and he lived principally with strangers until his marriage. When old enough, he began farming by the month, after which he rented land for a year, and, in 1855, when in his twentieth year, he purchased twenty-six acres, which he has since increased to 150 acres. He was married, in 1857, to Nancy Finch, a native of Madison County, and a daughter of John Finch. This union was blessed with three children, viz., Adda, wife of A. Cary, Jr. ; Ellsworth and Lawrence. Mr. Roby is a Republican in politics.

HENRY M. ROUSE, carpenter, Plain City, was born in Steuben County, N. Y. , July 27, 1828. His father, Thomas Rouse, was born in Vermont in 1793, and died in Ohio in 1873; he married Sarah A. Piatt, a native of Connecticut and a connection of ex-Senator Piatt, of New York They came to Ohio in 1838, where he plied his trade of carpenter and joiner until his death. Our subject's grandfathers were both in the Revolutionary war. His maternal grandmother became a widow, and married a Mr. Wheaton, a soldier in the war of 1812; she lived to the remarkable old ago of one hundred and two years, dying in Bloomington, 111., in 1864. Our subject was educated in this county, and for one winter he taught a school in Union Township. In 1839, he moved to London, and worked at his trade, carpentering, until 1859. In 1851, he married Mary E. Dunn, a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Roush) Dunn. By the union six children were born, viz., Blanche, wife of Clark G-ray; Link D. ; Sarah, deceased wife of Charles Kent, deceased; Carl H., Thomas D. and Allen. In 1861, Mr. Rouse enlisted in Company B, Thirty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Col. Tom Ford, and was discharged in 1862, after participating in several battles. In 1866, he came to Plain City, where he has since worked at his trade, with the exception of one year spent in business in Chicago. He is a Democrat; was Clerk of the Board of City Council, of London, eight years, and Mayor in 1858, and has been Mayor five years in Plain City, and Justice of the Peace six years. He is also a member of the School Board and Secretary of the agricultural society.

JOHN SCOTT, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Logan County, Ohio, July 14, 1836. He is a son of William and Emily Scott; the former was born in Ohio in IS 11. and is still living; the latter was born in Virginia in 1816, and died in 1847. Samuel Scott, the grandfather of our subject, located in Ross Ccnrnty in 1800. Our subject received but an ordinary schooling, and has made fanning the occupation of his life. Ho owns nearly ninety acres of land where lie resides, which ho has made by his personal efforts. He is a warm advocate of prohibition, and an earnest sup porter- .>f every work of reform. In 1862, he mdisiod in the Third Ohio Battery, participated in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, and soon after was discharged on account of disability. In 1863, ho married Rachel J. Green, a native of Logan County, an I i daughter of Oeorge R. and Ruth (Will- iams) Green, natives of the South. This union was blessed with three children - Emily, McKinzey and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are members of the M. E. Church, in which he has been Steward, class leader and Trustee. He is also an active worker in the Sabbath schools.

A. H. SHERWOOD, retired farmer, P. O. Magnetic Springs, was born on the shores of Lake Champlain November 26, 1808; he is a son of Samuel and Orinda (Converse) Sherwood. He came to this county in 1822, and settled on " Darby Plains," where he has worked at farming most of his life. He at one time owned 570 acres of land, which he afterward gave to his children. In 183j!, he married Irena Beach, by whom he had ten children, viz., Daniel B., whose sketch appears in this work; Samuel; Judith, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; Mollie, wife of A. H. Andrews; Sarah, wife of Sanford Converse; Amos B., proprietor of Sherwood House, Plain City; Laura (Kilburn); and Charles L., whose sketch appears in this work. Mr. Sherwood gave to each of his children a liberal start in life, either in land or money, and has himself retired from active life to his home at Magnetic Springs, where he now resides.

W. R. SHERW OOD, retired merchant, Plain City, was born in this county December 16. 1832, and is a son of Samuel and Jane (Riddle) Sherwood, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Kentucky, both of English parentage. Our subject received his education in his native county at the public schools. He was reared on a farm, where he continued until twenty-two years of age. In 1862, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Robinson, and was discharged, in 1864, on account of a wound received in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain. He was previously taken prisoner by Morgan's men, but obtained his release immediately. He was married, in 1855, to Olive B. Lyons, a native of Union County and a daughter of Levi Lyons. Mr. Sherwood is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow societies and of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

DANIEL B. SHERWOOD, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Darby Township January 16, 1833. He is a son of Andrew H. and Irena (Beach) Sherwood, the former a native of New York and the latter of Ohio. His father has been a life-long farmer, and, prior to dividing his land among his children, he owned 570 acres. Our subject was the eldest of a family of ten children. He has adopted the occupation of a farmer, and now owns a well-regulated farm of 124 acres. He was married, in 1855, to Miss Chloe Douglass, a native of Franklin County, Ohio, by whom he had three children - Douglass L., John D. and Frank R. Mrs. Sherwood died February 28, L86o5 and Mr. Sherwood married Amanda Latham, a native of Delaware County, Ohio, and a daughter of John Latham. By this union three children were born - Charles A... Amos B. and Harry H. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood are members of the M. E. Church, in which he has been a class leader and Superintendent of Sunday schools. He is a Republican in politics.

C. L. SHERWOOD, livery, Plain City, was born in this county January 1, 1852. He is a son of Andrew and Lucinda (Beach) Sherwood, descendants of the old Puritan stock. His father was a prominent farmer of this township. Our subject was raised on a farm, where he remained until 1872, when he moved to Plain City and engaged in the livery business, for which he is well fitted, being an excellent judge of horses and a jovial, good-hearted fellow. His stock is good in quality and condition, and his customers always leave him well satisfied. On October 8, 1872, he married Miss Mary L. Parker, a native of Putnam County, Ohio, by whom he has four children, viz., Delinore L., Clyde O, Lula I. and Grace. Mr. Sherwood is a Republican in politics. His wife is a member of the Pres byterian Chnrch.

ELI SHOVER, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Jerome Township. Union County, Ohio, July L8, L833. He is a son of F. V. and Eliza beth (Haughn) Shover, natives of Virginia, of German descent. Our suit ject received a limited education in the schools of Union County, and worked at the carpenter hade three years. In 18(36, he married Mary E Taylor, a native of Madison County and a daughter of Samuel Taylor. They have four children, viz., Samuel F. , George A., Rosa E. and May. Mr. and Mrs. Shover are members of the Methodist Church. He is a Republican in politics.

JAMES S. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Plain City. James Smith, father of our subject, was born in Vermont September 23, 1793; he was a son of Samuel and Sally (Bailey) Smith, natives of Massachusetts. His father was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary war, and came to Madison County in 1817, locating in Darby Township, where he reared a family of nine children. When twenty seven years of age, James had $140, winch he invested in a house; in 1820, he married Lucy K. Jones, a native of Vermont, by whom he had one child - James S., our subject, who was born August 0, 1VJ:'>, in Darby Township, where he received a common school education. He Las been a life long farmer, and now owns 1,100 acres of land in Jer ome Township. Union County. On September '.-, 1S53, he married Amanda Perry, a native of Vermont and a daughter of James Perry. They have four children, viz.. A. E., Ada T., E. L., who died in 1874, and Merton A. These children all had the advantages of a collegiate education. Mrs. Smith is a lady of more than ordinary intelligence, and takes a great interest in the cause of education.

F. C. SWEETSER, carriage trimmer, Plain City, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, in 1857. He is the second son of Charles Earl and Sophia (Coffman) Sweetser. The former was born in Delaware County. Ohio, May 13, 1S'J:$, and was the only child of Earl and Jerusha i Smith) Sweetser, natives of Connecticut, of English descent. He was reared in Delaware County and received a good education. He learned the saddler and harness maker's trade, at which he still continues. Ho rirst began work in Franklin County, where he did a good and average business, after which he came to Plain City. He was married, in 1849, and has had live children, four living, viz., Benry Earl, train dispatcher on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad; Frank ('., our subject, and Albert. Mr. Sweetser was formerly a Republican, bul is now a Prohibitionist Ee is an enthusiastic apiarist, and usual I \ keeps L50 colonies of fine bees.

JOHN TAYLOR, fanner. P. o. Plain City, was born on the fan,, where 1h> now resides .Ma\ "_!7. L806 His father. John Taylor, Sr. , who was born in Berkeley County. \ a., June '_'. 1771. was one.of the first settlers of Madison County, and the first settler of Darb] township, as it is now known. He married Elizabeth Mitchell, a native. if Little fork, Penh., of Scotch descent, by whom he had two children, twins, John and Margaret. Tne latter died A.ugus1 '-'7. 1811. Our subject was married. February 28, L833, to Eliza Mitchell. In whom he ha- had seven children, viz..

Mr. Taylor only received a limited education, hut he has spared neither trouble nor expense in giving his children every educational ad vantage. He owns a fine farm of 135 acres, on which was huilt the first brick house in the county. He has raised several fine thoroughbred horses, among which were the celebrated Printer and Speculator, both originators of a new breed, and at that time said to be the best general purpose horses in Ohio. He also introduced into this county a xwy superior species of weevil-proof wheat and the Rappahannock wheat, the latter having been sent to him from the Department of Agriculture at Washington. He also imported and bred the. Leicestershire combing- wool sheep. From his land the wtones were taken to make the buhrs for the first grist-mill on Big Darby, which was the first mill in the county. These stones resemble the French buhr stones, and seem to be of glacial deposit. Mr. Taylor has given his children 1,000 acres of land. L60 acres to each of the two daughters and the rest equally divided between three sons. He is a wide-awake, energetic farmer, always ready to help a worthy cause and a good citizen.

Z. K. TAYLOR, farmer and stock-raiser, P. 0. Plain City, was born in Canaan Township December (), 1851. He is a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Kilgore) Taylor, natives of Canaan Township, where his grandfather settled in 1803. Our subject has adopted the occupation of a farmer, and is now pleasantly situated on a good farm of L05 acres, which he cultivates in the most approved manner. In L880, he married Eliza Daily, a daughter of William Daily, of Canaan Township. She owns 150 acres of land in her native township. She is a member of the Universalist Church. Mr. Taylor is a member of no religious organization; he is a Republican in politics, and is now serving as Township Trustee. He is a good, practical farmer, and is meeting with every success in his agricultural labors.

SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr., farmer, P. O. Plain City, son of Samuel Taylor. Sr., and Rosanna (Kent) Taylor, was born in this county October 3, L857, and, in 1S73, married Miss Cynthia Fox. a native of Union County, and a daughter of Henry Fox. This union has been blessed with two children Sarah and Dora. Mr. Taylor is a member of one of the oldest and mo-t prominent families in this vicinity. He is a young man in years, but full of energy, enterprise and thrift. He owns 21 3£ acres of land, which is ably cultivated under his management. He is a breeder of and dealer in draft horses, and has imported some stock horses to this country. He is a Republican in politics.

NELSON TWAY, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Jefferson Township, Madison County. January 29, L836. He is the son of Samuel and Nancy i Hurst) Tway, natives of Ohio, of English descent. His grandparents were natives oi New Jersey and Maryland. Our subject received his education in Indiana, where his father resided for a time. He chose farming for an occupation, and has devoted his life to it. In 1862, he enlisted in the Seventh Ohio Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. participating in all the engagements his regimeni was in. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Fulzell, a daughter of Reuben Fulzell, of Marysville, Ohio. They have four children, viz., Mary, Charles, Reuben and Harry. Mrs. Tway is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Tway is a Republican in politics, and has served his district in the capacity of School Director.

JACOB WEAVER, blacksmith, Plain City, was born in Adams County, Penn.. October "JS, IS2S. He is a son of Fohn and Catharine (Fry) Weaver, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. He was raised on a farm and worked at farming until thirty-one years of age, when he learned the black- smith's trade, which he has since followed, a period of twenty four years, eighteen of which were spent in Plain City. In 1853, he married Catharine Kahlor, a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent. They have one child, now the wife of Thomas McMain. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Weaver's parents came to this county in 1831). His grandparents on both sides were soldiers in the Revolutionary war.

CHARLES C. WILCOX, farmer, P. O. Plain City, a native of Licking County. Ohio, was born February 19, 1810, and is the son of J. C. and Mary (Beecher) Wilcox. His mother's father, Zina Beecher, was a cousin to Henry Ward Beecher, and of Scotch descent. His father was a native of Ohio. Our subject owns 189 acres of well-improved land, four miles west of Plain City; he is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wilcox served three years in the late war, as a member of the Ninety-fifth Regiment, Company F. He was wounded twice and also crippled in the foot. He was married, February 1, 1865, to Lucetta, daughter of Aaron and Isabel (Huddlestun) Hillbrant, and a native of Ohio, born in 1839. By their union four children were born, viz., Mary Belle, Minnie E., Edwin C. and Gertie Q.

JOHN H." WORTHINGTON, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Connecticut August 25, 1825; he is a son of Elias and Althea (Howe) Worthington. His education was obtained in the common schools and at Jefferson High School. In early Life, he learned the cabinet-maker's trade; he was also a wagon -maker, which business he followed with more than average success. He was a mechanic from seventeen to twenty-eight years of age, when he was obliged by poor health to abandon his trade. In 1851, he married Candace Smith, a native of Darby Township, and a daughter of Richard and Betsey (McCloud ) Smith. Her grandfather. Samuel Smith, or Elder Smith, as he was called, was a pioneer minister, who came to Madison County and raised a large family, of whom two sons, John and James, were among the most prominent farmers of the county. James, the only survivor of the two, was born in Vermont September '23, 1793, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and now resides with his only son, James S., in Union County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Worthington have had seven children, viz., Ida. wife of Thomas K. Sherwood, of Franklin County, Ohio; Eva, wife of E. S. Converse; John Charles, Herbert. Althea, Myra L. and Harry. Mr. and Mrs. Worthington are members of the Universalist Church. He is a Republican in politics. They own and reside on a good farm of 280 acres in the township.

URI BEACH, son of Uri, the pioneer Beach to Madison County, and his wife, Hannah (Noble) Beach, was born in Canaan Township, where Aunty now stands, January 13, 1826. He received such education as the common schools and his limited facilities afforded. He was the oldest of the three brothers, and was lefi an orphan by the death of his father when only six years of age. and his services were early demanded in helping his mother care Eor a large family of children. His father organized a Sunday school in Canaan Township in 1826, and he also organized a subscription school in thai township, for the supporl of which he \v;is the most liberal of his means of any man in the township, and he probably imbued his little child with something of his own spirit and enterprise. On the 6th day of March, L8 15, be married Eleanor I )owning,born in( lanaan Township, Madison County, Ohio, November 22, L825, daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth (Hayden) Downing. He shortly thereafter purchased a farm, in Brown Township, Franklin County, Ohio, adjoining the -Jonathan Alder farm, but on the opposite side of Big Darby, where he continues to reside. IL<> is an extensive shipper of live stock to Eastern markets, having made I his enterprise a specialty for the past thirty years. He lias been the Assessor of his township for twenty-five consecutive years. His children are Timothy Downing Beach, M. D., of Catawba, Clark County, Ohio; Isaac Beach, Plain City, Ohio; Eva Noble (Beach) Simms, A. B., wife of Rev. Joseph Simms, A. M., of the Northwest Ohio Conference, M. E. Church: Elizabeth Hayden (Beach) Converse, wife of Henry B. Converse, of Canaan Township: John, died in infancy: Mary Ettie, now in her junior year at Wesleyan Female College, Delaware, Ohio, and CJri.

JOHN NOBLE BEACH, son of Uri and Hannah (Noble) Beach, was born in Amity, Madison County, Ohio, January 29, L829. His youth was passed in Amity and on a farm, one mile west of where John Taylor now lives. At the age of thirteen, he wont into the store of Charles McCloud, of Amity, then the principal store in the northern part of the county. He remained with him two years, attending school during the winters. At the age of fifteen, he taught his first school, the old log schoolhouse standing about one hundred yards south of where Solomon Cary's elegant residence wow is. For this service he received the munificent salary of $8 per month and board, though the la ter item was not of interest to the community or teacher, as he boarded with his mother. For the next three years he taught school winters, spending the summer of 1840 in school at the University, Delaware, Ohio, and the two summers following reading medicine with Dr. Charles McCloud, and the winters of L848 19 and L849 50 attending lectures at the Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, whenco he graduated an M.D.February 25,1850. In the spring of L849, after his first course of lectures, he commenced practice at Unionville Center, Union County. Ohio, and returned there after his graduation a year later. Remained there until the fall of 1851, when he went to New York for the further prosecution of Ins studies, attending a partial course at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, but giving most of his time to study in the hospitals. After an absence of six months, he returned to Unionville again, where he remained another year, removing to Pleasant Valley (now Plain City) in 1853, and to Jefferson, Ohio, in L858. April 11. L862, he was commissioned Surgeon of the Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, then in Eastern Kentucky. On the L9th day of the same month, he joined the regiment at Piketon, Ky. , and remained on duty with it until the following September, when he was assigned to staff duty. Fiom that time until the close of his service, although giving much personal attention to his regiment, he was on continuous staff duty, as follows: Surgeon of the Third Brigade, Army of the Kanawha, in the fall of 1862, at Gallipolis, Ohio: Medical Dine) or of the District of Eastern Kentucky, in the winter of L862 <»3, at Catlettsburg. Ky.; Medical Director of the Third Division lOen. Baird's), Army of the Ohio, in the spring of 1863, at Franklin, Tenn.; Surgeon cf First Brigade, First Division, Reserve Corps, from July 24. L863, until the re-organization of the army, after the battle of Chickamauga, and from that time until his muster-out, December 6, 1 864, he was Surgeon of the Second Brigade (Gen. Whittaker's), First Division, Fourth Army Corps. Upon the opening of the Atlanta campaign, in the spring of 1864, in addition to his staff duties, he was assigned as one of the three operating surgeons in the hospital of the First Division, Fourth Army Corps, a position he retained until after the fall of Atlanta. After his muster-out of the service, he returned to Jefferson, where he has continued to reside. Upon the organization of the Columbus Medical College, in 1875, he was elected by the Trustees Professor of General Pathology, a position he resigned a year later, the duties of the chair interfering with other engagements. In 1875, was elected a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. In 1878, he was commissioned Surgeon of the Fourteenth Regiment Ohio National Guards, a positiou he still retains. In January, 1880, he was appointed on the military staff of Gov. Charles Foster, as Surgeon General of Ohio, and in 1882 was honored by a re- appointment to the same position. Is a member of the State Medical Society, and was elected one of its Secretaries in 1868. Is a member of the Central Ohio Medical Society, and was its President in 1881 - 82. Is a member of the Madison County Medical Society, and has been its President. Married, June 1, 1858, Eliza J. , daughter of Daniel and Anna (Kiser) Snyder, of Champaign County, Ohio, by whom he had the following children: Edith, born in Jefferson, Ohio, February 16, I860; Anna, born in Jefferson, Ohio, July 26, 1865.

ELIJAH BELL, farmer. P. O. West Jefferson, is a son of Joseph and Nancy (Shubridge) Bell, the former a native of Pennsylvania, where he was raised, and the latter a native of Virginia, where she was brought up. They were married in Morgan, now Noble County, Ohio, where they were early settlers. In that county both lived and died, he January 7, 1866, and she February 15, 1870, both members of the Baptist Church, and he through life by occupation a farmer. Their children were thirteen in number, and seven are now living, viz., John W., in Oregon; James, of Athens County, Ohio; George, in Oregon; Elijah, our subject; Leander, of Noble County, Ohio; Clarissa C, of Oregon, and Charlotte O, of Athens County, Ohio. Elijah was born in Noble County, Ohio, in 1832. He was raised to farm life and acquired a common-school education. He remained in his native county until 1853, when he came to Madison County and commenced teaching, which claimed his attention several years. In 1857, he married Mary, daughter of the pioneer David Sidener, of Jefferson Township, where she was born. They have ever since resided in Jefferson Township, where he now owns a good farm of 150 acres, and where he is an enterprising and well-to-do farmer. He and wife are the parents of eight children, of whom foxir are now living, viz., Joseph M., David C, Nancy E. and Lucy J. Elijah's twin brother, Elisha, is deceased.

WEBSTER BIDWELL, farmer, P. O. West Jefferson, son of Ephraim Bidwell, was born <m the farm where he now lives March 28. 1853. He was raised to farm life, and. under the care of religious parents, he matured and received a common-school education. His parental roof was his home until Ids marriage, April 7. 1S77, with Sarah, daughter of George Buswell, of this township. Shewas born in Jefferson Township in L855. They settled on the Earm where he now owns L63 acres of good land. He devotes considerable time fco raising and Feeding stock. He and wife have a family of three daughters, viz.. Ada M.. Minnie A. and Edith B.

and married, and where they had born to them two sons. Early in the present century they came to Ohio and settled on the present site of Columbus, where he helped to grub a part of the land now occupied by that city. While erecting his cabin there, he became crippled in his right arm for life. His residence in that vicinity only marked a short period, when he settled in Madison County in what i.i now Canaan Township, purchasing land at $1.25 per acre. His death occurred in 18+9, in Monroe Township, Madison County, where he had lived a few years only. His widow returned to Canaan Township with her oldest son, Uriah. In 1856, she, Uriah and another son, Washington, died of small-pox. She and Elisha were the parents of seventeen children, viz. , Uriah, Isaac, Dorotha, Ephraim, Mahlon, Nathan, Addison, Polly or Mary, Jackson and Washington, twins, Augustus, Joseph. Benjamin, Leonard and Elisha. The youngest was the strongest of the family, and he and Benjamin were both killed in the war of 1861-65. Nathan was born in Canaan Township September 6, 1820, and was raised to farm life in his native township, among the pioneer privations. He had few school privileges, and possesses only a limited education. He remained at home until his majority, when he engaged as a farm hand until September 5, 1844, on which day he married Eliza J. Kennedy. She was born and raised in this county and died January 15, 1855; she was the mother of five children, two of whom died in early life. Mr. Bidwell married, for his second wife, Elmira (Hall) Thomas, widow of Roland Thomas. This uniou has been blessed with two children. Mr. Bidwell has always followed farming and stock-raising, and, in 1850, he settled in Jefferson Township, where he now owns 134 acres of good land.

GEORGE W. BLAIR, farmer, P. O. West Jefierson, is one of the pioneers of the county and a grandson of Alexander Blair, who was a native of Virginia, of Scotch parentage. He matured in his native State, where he married Elizabeth Vestal, of English birth. They settled in Kentucky in 1788, and, in 1801, in Franklinton, Fraoklin County, Ohio, where Elizabeth died. He subsequently came to Madison County, where he died in 1825. Of his eleven children, John (the father of our subject) was the eighth child, and was born near Harper's Ferry, Va. , September 19. 17SS. but from infancy he lived in Kentucky, when we find him in Ohio. He matured in Franklin County, and entered the war of 1812, from Franklin ton, serving until Hull's surrender, when he was captured, but soon after paroled and sent him home. He huuted deer and other game and made sugar from the maple orchard that once occupied the grounds of the present beautiful city of Columbus. He leaimed the hatter's trade in Franklinton, and then settled in London, Madison County, in 1814, where he embarked in that business. In the latter part of the same year, he married Jennie, daughter of John Thompson, who was a pioneer settler on the lot now owned by Dr. Toland Jones. John Blair and wife remained in London until 1825, when they located on the Glade Run. and. in 1843, in Jefferson Township, where she died, in 1868, and he in 1870, both being interred in the Blair Cemetery. John was a man of tall and slender form, very wiry and energetic, but the last thirty years of his life he was unable to perform physical labor. He died aged eighty two. and his wife Beventy eight. Of John Blair's seven children, four are now living, two in Madison County, of which George W. is the eldest; lie was horn in London May 20. IS! 7, and lias since been a resident of his native county. He early imbibed t he principles of farming, which he still follows, [n 1841, while living on the Glade Run, he married a daughter of George and Rebecca Goodson.

In 1843, George W. Blair and family settled on his present farm, which now consists of 300 acres. At the time of his settlement the land was nearly all covered with either the original or second growth of timber. He has l>een a resident of the county almost from the time of its erection, and has watched its rise and progress. From 1868 to 1870, he was connected with toe building of the Blair pike, of which he completed three miles. He claimed the honor of owning and operating the first steam thresher in Madison County, and of the introduction of the first reaping machine in the county. His children were ten in number, two died in early life - one, Mary E., at the age of twenty-four, and seven are now living, viz.. John, George G. , Charles W., William F., Uriah H. . Belle and Emma C. This family, as well as the ancestors, are adherents of the Methodist Church. John, a native of Deer Creek Township, has always been a resident of the county; he is by occupation a farmer and machinist. He was three years in the late rebellion, participating in the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., and many others. He was taken prisoner at Guntown, Miss., and was nine months in Andersonville Prison. He then returned home and married Mary A. Bay, a native of Indiana, who was raised in South Charleston, Clark Co., Ohio. Their children are two sons and three daughters. George G. Blair, as well as all the younger ones, is a native of Jefferson Township, where he was raised to farm life, and entered the service of the late war, in Company K, Ninety-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with his brother John, and returning after a service of three years. He married Esther A. Clark, a native of Springfield, Ohio, of Iri«h parentage. They have one son and two daughters. Charles W., the third son, is a farmer and machinist; he entered the United States Navy in L863, and was assigned to the gunboat " Tawah. " He was subsequently wounded at Clifton, Tenn., resulting in the loss of his left arm. His military service covered a period of one year. He afterward was appointed to and filled the position of Postmaster at West Jefferson. He was married, to Isabelle G. Melvin, a native of Jefferson. They have two sons and three daughters. William F. Blair has always resided at home, save eighteen months spent in Kansas, and devotes his time largely to machinery. U. H. has always followed farming; he married Margaret. daughter of George Buswell, whose biography appears in this township. Two children are the fruits of this union - Belle, is the wife of Jesse M. Mills, of Warren County, Ohio, his occupation is that of saw-miller; Emma C, is the wife of Jacob H. Knouff, a native of Washington County, Md., but since 1863 a resident of Ohio, and since 1872, of Madison County.

D. W. BLISS, grocer, Jefferson. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch is a son of Ezra Bliss, who was a native of Vermont, where he received his education and studied medicine. Soon after reaching manhood, he commenced the practice of medicine, and while thus engaged two of his sons, viz., Ezra and Hiram, studied medicine under him and became practitioners. One on his way home from Europe died in Canada, and the other died in Massachusetts. Ezra, Sr.. in 1 846, was induced by one of his sons, who then lived in Jefferson, Madison County, Ohio, to locate there, but he was growing old, and only followed his profession a few years. Ee and wife both died here, she being his second companion. He was the father of twelve children, three of whom came to Ohio - D. W., whose name heads this sketch, is a native of Vermont, where he was born April 23, L835; from L839 t<> L846, he was a resident of Indiana, but since the last date has resided ;it Jefferson, having come with his father from the Hoosier State; he was educated mostly in the schools of Jefferson, during his early life; at the same time he had experience as clerk in the store of his brother, thereby gaining a knowledge of business. He subsequently served as the first telegraph operator in Jefferson, and as freight, ticket and express agent, a period of fifteen years. In 1872, he took a trip to Europe to see a sick brother, and, after a stay of considerable time, he returned. In 1880, he opened out business in Jefferson similar to that which he is now conducting, but sold out to Hoe & Martin, and, in L881, opened in his pres ent stand, in which he carries a full line of groceries, provisions, glass and queensware. His wife was Amelia Stutson, to whom lias been born four children, all deceased, and three died in infancy, one, Ormie EL, at the age of eighteen years.

QUINN BRADLEY, druggist, Jefferson, is a son of Daniel Bradley, who was a pioneer and native of Monroe Township, Madison County, where our subject was also born in 1843. He was left fatherless at an early age, and reared by a widowed mother. As soon as he was large enough, he was hired out as a farm hand, and thus continued until May, 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Eighty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving until the expiration of his enlisted term, one hundred day*. In 1863, he re-enlisted in Company C, Second Ohio Cavalry, and remaine 1 in service until the close of the war. He participated in the common hardships connected with military life. He returned home and resumed farm ing, and, in 1869, married Miss Kate Zinn, of Franklin County, Ohio. The, issue of this union is one child - Elta. Farming was Mr. Bradley's pursuit until the centennial year, when he located in Jefferson, and, two years later. opened a drug store. He carries a full line of drugs, druggists' sundries, paints, oils, varnishes and stationery.

LESTER A. BURNHAM, farmer, P. O. West Jefferson. James Burn - ham, who is more fully spoken of in the history of Jefferson Township, was the father of our subject and a son of James and Tama (Holt) Burnham He came to Jefferson Township in 1817, and, in 1823, married Mary Ann Jones, whose family were from Pemberton, N. J. In 1857, Mr. Burnham died, leaving his widow, who survived him nine years, and three sons and a daughter. Of these, the eldest, James C. , is editor and publisher of the Index, a weekly paper at Minneapolis, Kan.; the second is the subject of this sketch; the third son, John, is located at San Jose, Cal.; the daughter Emma died in 1861. Besides these children, two daughters had died in infancy, and a third, Mary, in 1818, two years after her marriage to Thornton Ross. The subject of this sketch was born at Hampton, Jefferson Town ship, April 1">. L833, and remained at home with his parents until he reached his majority, in the meantime attending the common school of his neighborhood. After leaving home, he, for a time, engaged in milling. Iu 1862, he married Miss Sarah Johns, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Snowden) Johns, of Greene County. By this marriage four children were born, of whom two died in infancy. The others were Edward S., deceased, and Emma. Mrs. Burnham died on June 6, L882. Mr. Burnham has engaged in several occupations, but his life has been principally spent "in farming. He was a Democrat until of late years, when ho has east his lot with the Prohibitionists.

GEORGE BUSWELL, farmer. P. O. West Jefferson, is a native of England and a son of Thomas and Catharine Buswell, both natives of Ei gland, the former bring by occupation a farmer. They both died in their native country. Their family consisted of eight children, of whom George, the fourth, was born September 21, 1820. He was brought up to agricult- ural pursuits, which he has always followed. His home was in his native country until April 18, 1855, when he embarked for the United States; he landed at Jefferson, Madison Co. , Ohio, on June 19, of the same year. He worked as a farm-hand about two and one-half years, and then leased several acres from Edwin Roberts, which he worked four years. Two years later, he became a land-owner, and now has a farm of 336 acres. He was married, August 25, 1861, to Nancy Toops. To this union has been given a family of six children. Mr. Buswell is always interested in all improvements of the county, and in the welfare of the community in which he resides.

THOMAS CARTMILL, farmer, P. O. West Jefferson, is a son of William and a grandson of Thomas Cartmill. The latter with his family moved from Virginia, to Bath County, Ky. , about 1788. He and wife both died in that State at advanced ages. Of their eleven children, William, the sixth, was born in Virginia, in 1779, but from early boyhood lived in the county where his parents died. About the year 1807, he was married, and five years later located near Georgesville, Franklin Co., Ohio. About 1821 or 1822. he settled near London, Madison County, where he buried his wife in 1859, and where he died in 1873. He was through life a farmer, an excellent marksman and a great hunter. One of the incidents of his life we record, though it occurred in Kentucky: "One evening, while watching a flock of turkeys, as they were going to their perch for the night, he chanced to hear a slight noise behind him, and, turning, saw, several paces up the hill from where he stood, a panther lying flat, ready to leap upon him. His gun was immediately leveled on the panther, which had seemingly already began to leap, but the death shot entered the animal' s heart, and so vicious was its leap, that, with a death-grip, it clung fast to a tree several feet above Mr. Cartmill' s head." He also passed through some narrow escapes while hunting in Ohio, being a venturesome pioneer. His wife was a noble assistant in rearing the seven children. She spun and wove the fabric, and made all their own clothing and attended to her domestic affairs besides. As a companion, she was true and amiable, and as a mother kind and affectionate and highly esteemed by her neighbors. Of the .seven children all save one are now living. Thomas, the first born, was a native of Kentucky, but, in 1812, when he was five years old. his father came to Ohio, since which Thomas has been a resident of the Buckeye State. After remaining on his father's farm until the age of twenty two. he entered upon the duties of the carpenter trade, which he followed continuously until 1857. in which vear he erected a grist-mill on Little Darby. This he conducted until 1881, when his successor, the present owner, took charge of it. He has been a land-owner in this township since 1851, and superintended his farm in connection with the mill. He now owns 200 acres, highly improved and well cultivated. He is a well to-do citizen, and has his daughter living with him.

J. T. COLLIVEB, physician, Jefferson, is a son of Dr. John Colliver, who was born in Kentucky in 1811. He was raised in his native State to farm life, which he followed in connection with trading. His marriage with Matilda Robinson was celebrated in L831, and, ten years later, they moved to Ohio, locating in Madison County. Soon after reaching the latter county, he commenced reading medicine, and in due time was prepared and began practicing <>n the Eclectic system, in MechanicBburg, Champaign Co., Ohio. After a successful practice of ten years, he, in L855, located in Amity, Madison County, where the whole family was attacked with small-pox, resulting in the death of one, a young lady, and severely -marking the remainder. Dr. John Colliver practiced there until 1857, when he located in Jefferson, where he practiced until his death, in 1865. His widow still survives, aged sixty-eight years. Their children were twelve in number, seven of whom are still living. Dr. J. T., the fifth, was born in 1841 in Kentucky, but from infancy he was reared in Ohio. He commenced reading medicine under his father, and began practicing in the fall of 1862, in Jefferson, where he has carried a heavy practice ever since. He graduated at the Eclectic College, of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1864. In 1869, he married Frances, daughter of Dr. W. W. Adams, of De Witt County, 111. Four children are the issue of this union.

JOHN CONKLIN, deceased, was born in Pennsylvania in 1800, and he was raised in his native State, where he married Jane Andrew, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1808. In 1830, they with three children came to Madison County, Ohio, and bought a farm of 160 acres, one mile north of the present site of Jefferson. The family lived in New Hampton a few weeks, while a log house was being constructed. In the fall of 1831, he assisted Col. Millikin to survey the lots of Jefferson, and he saw it grow from a hazel brush patch to a good-sized business town. He worked hard, was economical, and at his death owned 285 acres of land, which he had mostly cleared. He and wife lived together until October, 1873, when his death severed the union; she died in February, 1881. Their children were eight in number, four are now living, viz., Mary, wife of F. Waddle; Emily, D. S. and Amos. Emily was born on the farm where she now lives in 1833; she was raised and cared for by her parents, and remained in single life at home; she now owns a part of the farm and resides on it. D. S. was born on the farm in 1845, has ever resided in this township, and has followed farming for a livelihood. He now owns a good farm and raises a fair class of horses, cattle and sheep, and is one of the well-to-do farmers. He received a common -school education, which enables him to appreciate the cause of public schools, with which he has been officially connected for several years. He was married, May 1, 1872, to Frances Carter, by whom lie has two children - John and Jessie. Amos, the youngest, was born in L848, was raised to farm life and remained at home until 1868. when he engaged as baggage master on the Little Miami Railroad, which he followed five years. He then resumed his boyhood occiipation, farming on the old homestead, a part of which he now owns. He was married, to Miss Jennie Carter, October 18, 1877.

JOHN DICKENSHEETS, miller, Jefferson, was born November 21, 1831, in Maryland, but from five years of age, lived in Montgomery County, Ohio, where his father operated a grist-mill on Stillwater a number of years. While residing there, the parents, David and Sidney (Smith) Dickensheets both died. John worked for his father, and under his instruction until after his majority. Subsequently, he labored in different mills, in Dayton, then in Richmond, Ind., and various other places until 1879, when he came from CirclevilJe. Ohio, to Jefferson, his present situation. He was married, on Christmas, 1856, to Charlotte Jackson, a native of England, born December 4, 1836. In 1853, her patents settled in Dayton, Ohio, where both died. She is the second of a family of eight children. Mr. Dickensheets and wife have a family of four children, all now living, viz., Mary F., Mattie M., George W. and Luther M. The Dickensheets name is of English and German origin.

A. J. DICKERSON, teacher and farmer, P. O. West Jefferson, was born in Harrisbnrg, Penn., February 14, 1833; he is a son of Alexander and Catharine (Bigler) Dickerson. The former was Secretary of the land office at Harrisburg at the time of his death, and his father, who was of Irish parentage, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he lived and died, and a General in the war of 1812. Catharine Bigler, above mentioned, is now residing in Philadelphia, and is a cousin of ex-Gov. William Bigler, of Pennsylvania, and ex- Senator from the same State. She is also a cousin to ex-Gov. John Bigler, of California. Her grandfather Bigler came from Germany, and married Catharine Paucake, of German descent. Our sub ject was raised in his native State, where he was educated, and when twenty years of age, he engaged in teaching, which he has followed in connection with farming ever since. His residence in Madison County, Ohio, dates back to 1865; since that time he has taught almost every winter in four different districts. He owns a good farm, which he cultivates. He is among the leading members of the Foster Chapel Methodist Church, and a class leader. His marriage was solemnized in Pennsylvania, with Miss Rachel Andrew.