Marion County, Ohio - Biographical sketches (4 of 4 so headed), 1883

Biographical sketches

The following biographical notices contain much instructive information, both biographical and historical. Many of the early settlers are mentioned and the story of their lives and progress related: .

WILLIAM ARONHALT, son of William and Susan (McCauley) Aronhalt, was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 28, 1823. His people, of English extraction, and natives of Virginia, emigrated to the above county in 1821, residing there about ten years; they came to Marion County, settling in Green Camp Township. Seven children were born to them - William, Mary, Margaret Ann, John R., Elizabeth and Andrew, only the first three living. William, growing to manhood, wedded, November 2, 1841, Miss Jane Kirts, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Simpson) Kirts, natives of Maryland, and parents of ten children - George, David, William, Isaac, Matilda, Mary A., Jane, Henry, Daniel, and Julian - the last three deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Aronhalt have had born to them sixteen children, twelve living - Mary E., William H., John R., Matilda A., Julia A., Sarah J., Daniel W., Isaac N., Andrew A., James C., Laura L., and Rose B. The deceased were David, Samuel and two infants. Mr. Aronhalt has seen pioneer life nearly all his days, and has been a resident upon his own farm, consisting of 108 acres, for thirty-two years. He came to this place when it was a dense wilderness; by his will and perseverance, he has put it in a good state of cultivation; has erected a comfortable house and suitable buildings. Himself and wife have reason to rejoice over such prosperity. All his children save one have been born here. He is a peaceable man, of unquestioned character, and his family, as well as himself and wife, are members of various churches.

JAMES R. BERRY, with Matthews & Porter, was born in Green Camp, Ohio, December 8, 1856, to James C. and Eliza (Sullivan) Berry. The former was born near Abington, Va., in 1823; the latter was born in Green Camp Township February 21, 1835. James C. removed to Ohio in 1848, settiing with his father near Green Camp. This father, John Berry, purchased 1,100 acres of forest land lying west of the Scioto, and at his decease this vast estate fell to his children - Catherine, Clara, Nancy, Mary, Mar- garet, Campbell, Robert, William, Thomas, Hugh and James C. Berry. This property has now all passed from the Berry heirs, save what is held by James B. and hissister. His grandfather Sullivan was a soldier in the war of 1812. His father enlisted in the late war, August 21, 1864, and died at Charlotte, N. C., July 11, 1865. Mr. Berry is one of a family of five children, three deceased - David C., Libbie J. and Susie. Ollie M., now Mrs. Duross, is also a resident of Green Camp. Our subject is a member of the I. O. O. F. and is a young man of promise.

WILLIAM A. BERRY was born in Springfield, Ohio, August 4, 1837. His father, John F. T. Berry, of German stock, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, February 20, 1811; his mother, Elizabeth (Close) Berry, of English ancestry, was a native of the same county, born in 1815. They were the parents of ten children, viz., Martin, Robert, Joshua, William A., Samuel, Minerva, Catherine, Ellen, Coonrad and an infant; the last three are deceased. Their mother dying, Mr. Berry again married, in 1849, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, a widowed daughter of Daniel Reed. She bore him five heirs - John F. T., Jr., James C., Albert E. and Mary, living; Alma died. Mr. Berry also died in Marion County January 8, 1859. The subject of this sketch passed his boyhood on the farm and in the common schools of Marion Township. He enlisted, April 20, 1861, in responae to President Lincoln's first call for volunteers; he re-enlisted, June 6, 1861, in Company K, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years, and did gallant service at Rich Mountain, Rumney, Winchester, Port Republic, Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristol, St. Mine Run and Norton's Ford, where he was wounded. His discharge was granted at Columbus, Ohio, June 22, 1864. His matrimonial union with Miss Nancy A. Snyder occurred February 16, 1865; she was the daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Jones) Snyder, who had seven children, two others living - Samuel J. and Orpha R. The deceased were Euphema, Catherine J., Mary Eand an infant daughter. Mrs. Berry was born in Pleasant Township March 16, 1841. Mr. and Mrs. Berry's children are as follows: Sheridan C., born December 4, 1865; Samuel E., May 11, 1867; Ella F., December 9, 1869; Adaline A., February 6, 1872; Milton W., December 15, 1873; Jetta V., June 7, 1876; Harley W., July 11, 1882; and Ulysses E., August 19, 1868, dying January 7, 1869. 'Our subject has been a farmer all these years, and now owns 104 acres of arable land. He is an exemplary neighbor, a strong Republican and a faithful member, with his wife, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN BRINKER was born January 28, 1836, in his father's native place, Westmoreland County, Penn., the only son of Henry Brinker. His people located in Green Camp in the spring of 1851, buying 180 acres, paying $15 per acre. Mr. Brinker cleared a good share of this farm, and in 1876 removed to the village of Green Camp, where he still resides. His wife, Elizabeth (Schiveler) Brinker, died some years since. John Brinker arrived at man's estate, entered the army, October 1, 1861, in Company B, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. Brown. He participated in these engagements: Pittsburg Landing, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard's Roost and Resaca. At this last battle he was wounded in the left ankle and was carried from the fiéld. After lying in the hospital, he was taken to New Albany, Ind., and was nine months absent from the service. He returned and fought till the close of the strife, receiving his discharge December 3, 1865. He re-enlisted January 1, 1864. April 4, 1867, he was wedded to Miss Ruth Sherman, daughter of Eber

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GREEN and Florinda Sherman. Wheeler Sherman, the father of Eber, was a soldier of 1812. "Three childreu have been born to the above-named union - Flora E., Clara M. and Lucy L., aged respectively thirteen, eleven and nine years. Mr. Brinker came to his farm of sixty-six acres in 1871, and succeeded in clearing about one-half of it. It is a good quality of soil. He is a thorough worker and a substantial citizen.

JOHN BRUGGER was born in Switzerland, November 18, 1818, the son of Jacob and Susan (Moser) Brugger. He emigrated to America with his wife May 1, 1853, settling in Delaware County, Ohio, eight years, thence to Green Camp Township, purchasing, in 1861, 135 acres of timber land. By great effort he has cleared the most of this, and built a frame residence, which he now occupies. He was united in marriage, October 28, 1842, with Barbara Brugger, daughter of John and Barbara (Brugger) Brugger, natives of Germauy, who had seven children, three living - Mary, Jacob and Barbara. Mr. Brugger and wife have been the parents of six heirs, viz., John, Jacob, Mary A., Samuel and Rosena S., and one deceased. Mr. Brugger began in life a poor boy, but by persevering efforts has amassed a goodly fortune. His farm, which is in a high state of cultivation, is managed by his son, Samuel. This family are members of the German Reformed Church at Green Camp, and they affiliate with the Democratic j WILLIAM A. CAREY was born March 25, 1837, to Russell and Elizabeth (Tucker) Carey, of Irish and English extraction respectively. Russell Carey was born in the State of Delaware in 1802, dying in 1857; Elizabeth Carey was born in 1809, dying in 1866, having been the mother of eleven children, seven surviving -Mary A., William A., Eliza J., Francis M., Joseph, Orin P. and Charles G. The deceased were Lydia, Matilda, John W. and an infant danghter. What education the subject of this sketch obtained was received at the district school in Bowling Green Township before his fifteenth year. He continued on the farm with his father until he was twenty-two, when he began an independent career. September 11, 1858, he married Miss Mary Cooper, daughter of Jacob and Christena (Ritmyer) Cooper, natives of Germany. They came to the United States in 1833, locating on the farm of our subject, William A., buying 112 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Carey have had born to them fourteen children; the ten living are aged respectively - Laura, twenty-five years; Hester A., twentythree; Mary J., twenty; John W., eighteen; J acob, seventeen; Norris, thirteen; Anna, ten; Bertha A., eight; Rufus A., six; and Lucy, one. William R., Sarah C. and Etta A. are deceased. Mr. Carey has been farming all these years, living upon his present place since 1867. He keeps the best grade of stock. He is a leading citizen, and is at present serving his second term as Trustee of the township. , He is a Democrat in politics, and, with his wife, a Methodist in his church relations.

DAVID CHARD, senior son of James and Sarah (Burnett) Chard, was born July 18, 1824. His people were descendants of English ancestry and natives of Ohio; his father settled in Marion County in a very primitive day, locating on the banks of the Scioto with eleven other families. The land they occupied was owned by an unknown party; here they eked out a living for a'/mumber of years. He then purchased niuely-six acres of forest land, paying $12 an acre. This he cleared, with the assistance of his sons. His family numbered seven children, as follows: Rachel, David, Maria, Richard, Ephraim, Cynthia A. and James; the four last deceased. The father continued in the love of his children and the respect of the community un- til 1872, dying aged seventy-eight years. His surviving widow is waiting on the homestead to be called to him. David Chard, growing to manhood and securing a practical education, was joined in marriage, November 18, 1843, by Rev. Zephaniah Wilkins, to his wife, who was born March 25, 1821, and was brought into this county when only six months old, thus being a resident over sixty years. She has borne three sons to Mr. Chard - James, David and Samuel. The latter was born December 13, 1844, and died aged sixteen years. Her parents, John and Polly (Jenkins) Loag, had nine children, Mrs. Chard alone living. Mr. Chard is a representative farmer, owning 400 acres of arable land, and commands the esteem of his neighbors. He affiliates with the Democratic school.

IRA B. COLE, son of William and Theodocia (Bridge) Cole, was born March 5, 1846, in Claibourne Township., Union Co., Ohio. He obtained a good. learning, going to the Prospect Schools, closing his literary pursuits when seventeen. He chose the occupation of a farmer for a life work, and followed that until he enlisted in the late war, September, 1864, Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He did gallant serviee for his country. Returning to his home and fields, he cultivated them assiduously. He was married, April 7, 1870, to Miss Mary E., daughter of James and Sophia (Andrew) Sullivan. She died August 15, 1875, having borne two children, viz., Ella, and an infant since deceased. Mr. Cole married again, July 20, 1876, Miss Minnie Berry, a daughter of John C. and Clementine Berry, and Martha M., aged three years, blessed this union. Mr. Cole is at present residing on his father's farm, an industrious and well-to do citizen. He affiliates with the Republiean party, and is a member of the P. O. S. of A.

WILLIAM COLE is a native of Delaware Co., Ohio, born July 3, 1815, to Malachi and Lydia (Hardin) Cole, descendants of German ancestry and natives of the State of Maryland. They were the parents of three children, all living - Mary, Oliver and William. The father died in early manhood, and his wife survived him about sixty-eight years. Our subject received a fair education, and, growing to manhood, married, December 12, 1844, Miss Theodocia Bridge, daughter of Bazaleel and Almira (Waruer) Bridge, natives of * York" State. They were given five daughters and four sons, three of whom survive - Warner, Huldah and Matilda. Mrs. Cole, born May 26, 1824, died August 6, 1849, leaving three children- - Ira B., Edmund and Robert. Mr. Cole was married again, January 1, 1850, to Miss Margaret, daughter of James and Mary Irwin. She was born November 6, 1806, and passed away March 14, 1867. Mr. Cole sought a third wife in- Mary Berry, a daughter of John and Susan (Reynolds) Berry. This lady was born July 21, 1825, and departed this life June 17, 1881. Thus Mr. Cole is the surviving husband of three wives, and one of the old and re. spected pioneers of this county. He lives upon his neat farm of thirtyeight acres, whose management is given into the hands of his son Ira. Mr. Cole has seen great changes during his years, not only in the aspect of the country, but also in his own domestic experience. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the P. O. S. of A. and of the Free-Will Baptist Church.

JOHN J. DAVIS, son of John B. and Elsie (Biggerstaff) Davis, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, April 28, 1821. His people, of Welsh and Irish extraction, settled in Marion County in 1832, 'and had ten children, seven living - Friend, John J., William B., Caleb, Isaac C., Richard B. and Anthony F. The deceased were Joshua, Samuel and Robert. Obtaining a fair common school education, Mr. Davis, the subject of this paragraph, was inclined naturally to farming, which he followed with his father until married. This interesting event took place December 3, 1844, to Sarah J. Twyman, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Twyman. Their children are Samuel C., Isaac N. and Effie B. He then commenced life independently, farming in Pleasant Township a number of years. He listened to his country's call in the late war, enlisting September 11, 1862, at Green Camp, in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought heroically at Perryville, Chickamauga, Dalton, Resaca, Buzzard's Roost, Kenesaw Mountain, Jonesboro, Atlanta, Lovejoy Station, and with Sherman's historic march to the sea. He was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, June 18, 1865. He returned to his family and plow, and has become a worthy citizen, as he was a gallant soldier. - His fifty years' residence in the county is'an enviable fact to which but few attain. His service as Township Trustee and Marshal of the village of Green Camp was satisfactory. He is a Republican in politics.

JOHN W. ELSEROAD, engineer, was born in the city of Baltimore, Md., September 9, 1833, the son of Franvis and Sarah (Brown) Elseroad. Mr. Elseroad is of German stock; was born in Carroll County, Md., August 6.1790. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, participating in the memorable battle of North Point, September 12, 1812. His demise occurred April 9, 1860. His wife was born July 4, 1810, and died April 19, 1861. Jobn W. Elseroad took advantage of the Baltimore Public Schools in getting an education. He followed paper hanging in his native city till 1852, when he became a machinist, which occupation he still prosecutes. He was joined in marriage, November 24, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Jeremiah and Elizabeth Collins, also natives of Maryland, and the parents of six children - Solomon, Elijah, Elizabeth, James, Susan, and Jane, who died in 1863. Mr. Elseroad entered the navy in the late war, November 17, 1862, and was discharged June 29, 1865. He was at. tached to the North Atlantic Blockade Squadron, under Admirals Porter and Farragut. He served at Vicksburg, New Orleans, Fort Fisher and in several other engagements. Arriving home he returned to his trade, pursuing it at Baltimore until 1868, when he removed to Green Camp, and is now an employe of M. E. Burk. He is a worthy citizen, a member of the I. O. O. F., of the K. of P. and of the P. O. S. of A.

JACOB F. FATZLAR, son of Charles F. and Philippine (Eyler) Fatzlar, was born in Germany October 19, 1849, and crossed the water with his parents, landing in June of 1857, locating in Prospect Township. His father was born December 17, 1811, and his mother in 1809, still hale and hearty in her seventy-second year, having been the mother of six children, viz., Christian, Catherine, Rachel, Jacob F., Sophia and an infant daughter. The last two are dead. Mr. Fatzlar obtained two years' schooling in his fatherland, and a fair education after coming to this country. He continued farming with his parents until he was twenty-five, when he turned his attention to milling, which occupation he followed three years He married, April 13, 1881, Miss Addie J., daughter of Charles and Matilda (Brink) Harper, of English descent, and natives of Ohio and New Jersey respettively. They were the parents of eleven children, nine living - Emily James W., Horace O., Eliza B., Marion, Ada J., Ellen, John and George W. The deceased were Willie A. and Jacob B. Mr. Fatzlar isa resident of Green Camp Township of nine years' standing, and has a desirable farm of sixty-seven acres, which he has cleared and improved. He is con-

SAMUEL A. FISH, the son of William and Jane (Humphrey) Fish, was born in Green Camp Township September 5, 1849. His father, of English ancestry, was the first male born in the town of Marion, April 28, 1826; his mother, of Welsh extraction, is a native of Ohio, born October 11, 1829, and the mother of seven children - Samuel A., Benjamin F., Benton E., Lincoln A., John B., William H. and Royal F.; the last two are deceased. These parents still reside on the old homestead of eighty acres, purchased in an early day. The subject of this biography, having passed his school days and attaining his majority, was married, March 10, 1870, to Miss Evaline Joel, of Pleasant Township; herself and two children are deceased - Harley, September 12, 1872; Harry, September 1, 1880; and their mother, May 10, 1875. Mr. Fish formed another alliance, October 14, 187-, with Miss Alice B. Bond, James and Elizabeth (Underwood) Bond's daughter, the latter dying when Alice was two years of age. Two children have been born to this union, one living - Jennie B.; William A. died in 1881. Mr. Fish has a good education and is living on a farm of 160 acres, belonging to himself and wife. It is a valuable and carefully cultivated soil. He is a citizen of prominence, having an undoubted character. He served one term as Township Trustee. He is connected by membership with the S. of T., P. O. S. of A., Republican party and the Free. Will Baptist Church; Mrs. Fish also belongs to the latter.

DANIEL FREE, M. D., was born in Pleasant Township July 31, 1832, son of Michael and Catherine Free, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively. "They were married there, and in 1826 migrated to Ohio, settling in Pleasant Township, purchasing an eighty-acre lot for $100. Mr. Free enlisted in the war of 1812, but did not enter active service. He died on the above homestead; likewise his wife, March 16, 1842. They had twelve children, all of whom attained maturity, and nine are living, the subject of this sketch being the seventh. He passed his boyhood upon the farm and attended the High School at Marion several terms. He commenced teaching in his sixteenth year, and followed it for a number of winters. In 1856, he began reading medicine under the tutorship of Dr. George Crafford, of Neptune, Mercer Co., Ohio, teaching the severer months; he studied three years. His first practice was in Williams Center, Willlams Co., Ohio, continuing one year, when he located at Columbia. In 1870, he settled at Green Camp and has established an enviable practice. April 11, 1858, he married Mary A. Thomas. They have been given six children, two living - Daniel G. and Zoa V.; Francis M., Lucy M., Wesley and Irena B. are deceased. In 1863, Dr. Free was sent to New York to a fort to administer to the afflicted soldiers of Northwestern Ohio. He is connected with the State Eclectic Medical Association, and he and wife are members of the Free- Will Baptist Church.

SAMUEL H. GRANT was born in Jackson, Union Co., Ohio, March 17, 1838, the son of Samuel H. and Elizabeth (Vanmetre) Grant. The former was a Marylauder, born about 1800, coming to Ohio in 1815, and dying in 1837. The latter was a " Buckeye," of Pickaway County, born about 1818. They had four heirs - Samuel H., Jonathan, John and Amanda, the last two deceased. Samuel obtained an education iu the very common schools of his native township. Early in life he devoted himself to farming, remaining with his mother until her decease in 1802, He married, November 24, 1864, Sarah J. Robinson, a daughter of Dr. Robinson, of

Hardin County, Ohio. She was born aboat 1843 and died June 27, 1869, aged twenty-six years, having borne two children - Mary J., aged seventeen years, ard Henry E., who died June 11, i869, aged eighteen months. Mr. Grant again married, August 10, 1871, Angie A. Parratt, daughter of Isaac and Antoinette (Miner) Parratt. To them four children were born, three living - Lizzie M., aged ten years; Belle D., nine years; and Charley, six years. His present farm consists of fifty-three acres, which he found in "the green," but has made it by his own energies a productive soil. He is a worthy citizen, and served in Union County two terms as Township Trustee. Himself and wife and danghter Mary belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church (" Mount Olive"), and he to the Democratic school of politics.

JOSEPH D. GUTHRIE, son of John D and Susan (Frederick) Guthrie, is a native of Bowling Green Township, born March 12, 1855. He finished his educational career by completing a commercial course at Lebanon, Ohio, in 1873. He then became a pedagogue, teaching the winter months until his marriage, May 29, 1877; to Miss Mary, a daughter of John G. and Elizabeth Wolford. Their union has been crowned with the birth of Erven, aged four years, and Bernard, one and a half years. Mr. Guthrie is a respective and energetic young man, having under his vontrol about 600 acres of land. He ranks among the leading farmers and stockdealers in his township. He votes the Democratic ticket.

JOHN HABERMAN, son of Ernest and Catherine (Lochman) Haberman, was born in Germany June 20, 1845. His parents died in the Fatherland in 1853 and 1854 respectively. They had four children - Joha, Catherine and Mary, living - Margaret died in Germany. John sailed the ocean for the "land of the free" in 1855, settling in this county, where he has since resided. Coming to manhood, he followed the shoemaker's trade at Marion. Upon the breaking-out of the rebellion, he enlisted, November, 1861, in Company D, Kighty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, fichting at McDowell, Port Republic and Bull Run (second), where he received a wound, and consequently was discharged, January 15, 1863. He returned to his bench at Marion October 24, 1871. He married Catherine Zeig, a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Zeig. All their children are living - Emma M., Willie H., Elizabeth and Otto E., aged respectively eleven, nine, eight and six years. Mrs. Haberman is a native of Germany, born January 12, 1851. He is a respected citizen, keeping in good condition his farm of sixty-four acres, and cultivating another eighty-acre field. Himself and wife are members of the German Reformed Church; he isa Democrat in politics.

CHARLES HARPER was born in Belmont County, Ohio, October 3, 1819, the son of Francis and Rachel (Marsh) Harper; the former, born in 1792, was a descendant of the Emerald Isle and a native of Virginia; the latter, born 1790, of English ancestry, was a native of Maryland. To them were born eight children, as follows: John, Charles, Mary, Francis M., Edward M., Rachel, Hannah and Catherine, the last two deceased. The subject of this memoir came with his parents to Franklin County, Ohio, in 1831, where he secured a limited education. He lived at the homestead until his twenty-fifth year. He wedded, January 2, 1845, Matilda Brink, a daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Walter) Brink, respectively of English and Seotch extraction. Jacob Brink was born in New Jersey July 27, 1805, and died April 12, 1858; Eliza Brink, August 12, 1805, and died August 14, 1881. To them were born also eleven children, seven living- - Matilda.

Mary A., Samuel M., John W., Gilbert W., Henty L. and Josiah. Gideon 'Hibbs, ason and daughter are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Harper have had eleven heirs, nine surviving, thus: Emily, aged (1883) thirty-seven years; Eliza B., thirty; Marion, twenty-five; Ada J., twenty-three; Ellen, nineteen; John, seventeen; and George W., twelve. The deceased were Jacob and Willie. Mr. Harper removed to Marion County March 16, 1882, purchasing fifty-five and three-fourths acres of well improved land. He devotes his entire attention to agriculture and the rearing of stock. He is an exemplary citizen aud a Democrat. Himself and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he for forty-eight years, and she for forty-six ears.

MARTIN L. HAZEN was born in Portage County, Ohio, June 19, 1858, the son of William P. Hazen. He acquired a fair education at the common schools and at Ravenna, Ohio. In the fall of 1869, he came with his parents to Woodland, Ohio, clerking and farming alternately until April 1, 1875. He then rented 300 acres belonging to his father, one mile west of Green Camp. In 1882, he purchased 469 -acres, mostly improved, for $22,000. He gives his undivided time to agricultural pursuits, including the rearing of fine stock. He has the management of 1,335 acres of land. January 22, 1879, he sought the hand of Miss Susie R. Lewis, daughter of John J. and Amy Lewis, descendants of English ancestry and natives of the Western Reserve. To them were born nine children - Almira, William J., Edward L., Susie P., Eva, Frank, Emma, Nancy, and Lina, who died January 22, 1880, aged nine years. Mr. and Mrs. Hazen have two children - Nellie M., aged three; and Frank M., aged two years. Mr. Hazen is an enterprising and promising young ian, largely identified with the farming interests of Green Camp Township. He affiliates with the Republican party.

MARTIN HILLER is a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, born June 9, 1834.. Jonas Hiller, his father, was born in 1798, dying in February of 1843; his mother, Mary Hiller, was born in 1798, dying in 1855. Martin Hiller crossed the ocean, arriving at New York June 7, 1852. He next resided in Pennsylvania eight years; then in Marion Township, this county, seven years; then in Big Island Township for a time, and finally upon his farm of seventy acres in Green Camp Township. At present, however, he is cultivating James Coffey's farm of 131 acres, adjacent. December 16, 1860, Mr. Hiller married, in Marion, Christenia, Michael and Christenia Brigel's daughter. They were natives of Germany, and Mrs. Hiller, born in the Fatherland, February 22, 1837, sailed for America in 1855, stoppingin Philadelphia and Tyrone, and thence he cameto Marion County. They have had eight children, five now living, namely, Jonas, David, Ricke, John A. and Henry; Willie died when nine years of age; two infants are also deceased. Mr. Hiller is greatly interested in finely graded stock, having in his possession a full-blooded Norman horse. He isa substantial citizen, and has acted in the capacity of Township Trustee. He is a Demoerat, and, with his wife, a member of the Lutheran Church.

ADOLPHUS R. HURD. The subject of this memoir was born in Prospect, Ohio, October 27, 1855; his father, William Hurd, was born in "York" State about 1820; his mother, Jane (Cotterell) Hurd, was born in the same State in November of 1828. Both were descendants of English ancestors. They had four children - Josephine, aged twenty-nine years; Adolphus R.; Ross J., aged twenty-five years; and Arthur, twenty years. Mr. Hurd died at Peoria, Ill., in 1864; his wife still survives, a resident of Summerville, Union Co., Ohio, and the wife of Abel Linsley, whom she married in 1876. The Prospect Schools gave Mr. Hurd a good education, and, coming to man's estate, he chose the occupation of a farmer for a life work. His marriage to Celine D. Little was solemnized December 17, 1881. Her parents, Nelson and Amanda (Baldwin) Little, whose ancestors were English, were natives of Union and Marion Counties respectively, and they had another heir - Preston - who died, aged four months. Nelsoa Little was born January 4, 1831; his wife February 14, 1843, dying May 28, 1869. Mr. Little again married, May 10, 1872, Mary A., daughter of William and Betsey (Adair) Melvin. They are now residents of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd have oneheir - William F. Mr. Hurd is a young, enterprising farmer, residiug upon and conducting a farm of 153 acres, which he has occupied for two years. He devotes much time to the rearing of fine stock. His politics are Republican.

JOHN IMBODY, son of Wilson and Mary A. (Beckley) Imbody, was born March 21, 1856, whose parents were descendants of German ancestry and natives of the " Buckeye State." Wilson Imbody was born in May of 1838, and is a resident of Green Camp Township. Mr. John Imbody was educated in the common schools, and he closed his literary career when nineteen. He then engaged in milling and farming with his father uatil July 31, 1879, when he was wedded to Miss Alice, daughter of Albert and Mary (Cooper) Carey, who had fourteen children - -Laura, Alice, Jane, John, Jacob, Anna, Adella, Norris, Bert, Lucy, Etta, Tenna,and two babes - the four last deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Imbody's union kas been crowned with Estella, aged three years, and Myrtle, one year. Mr. Imbody is an enterprising young farmer, owning forty-six acres of land, a good share of which he has cleared and put in a fair state of cultivation. He has resided here since April 3, 1880, and belongs to the Republican school of politics.

JOHN F. IREY, son of Enos and Mary (Rollins) Irey, is a native of Marion County, born October 27, 1838; his father, of German blood, was born in the "Old Dominion," in 1802, and died April 9, 1875; his wife's death preceded him by thirteen years. Hers was a Scotch race, and she was the mother of ten children, namely, William L., Sarah A., Elizabeth, Israel, Samuel, John F., Thomas, Joseph, Charles H. and Leander, who died for his country in the late war. The subject of this sketch, having secured a fair education in the common schools, chose farming for an occupation, which he followed until he enlisted at Princeton, Ill., in Company B, Ninety-third Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. John W. Hopkins, Captain, and Holden Putnam, Colonel. He fought at J ackson, Champion Hills, Black River, the siege of Vicksburg, Altoona, Bentonville, and went with Sherman to the sea. His honorable discharge dates "Albany, N. Y., May 24, 1865." He returned to the farm and to sight-seeing in the Northwest. He formed a matrimonial alliance, October 12, 1871, at Bucyrus, Ohio, with Mary E. Jones, daughter of James and Harriet (Eastpenter) Jones, who had six daughters and three sons - Isaiah, Amanda O, Francis M. and Mary E., surviving. Their father died April 19, 1883, aged seventy-three years. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Irey - Minnie, aged twelve years; and Frederick J., aged ten years. Mr. Irey has always devoted his attention to farming, moving to his present place about six years ago, purchasing tifty acres of wooded land, largely now in a good state of cultivation. He is an esteemed citizen and was elected Township Trustee in 1882. He is a stanch Republican and an active member of the G. A. R.

ELIZABETH JOHNSTON (widow of James C. Johnston) was born June 13, 1816. Her father, Jesse Walker, was born in Maryland August 17, 1788, a descendant of Ireland, who served through the entire war of 1812. Her mother, Mary Walker, was born in the same State April 25, 1797, and was of English extraction. They migrated to Ohio, stopping in Franklin County five years; thence to Marion County, purchasing 240 acres of wild land. With the assistance of his children, he cleared and improved this farm, residing there until death, May 18, 1864. His wife died February 18, 1865.. Mrs. Johnston was the eldest of nine children - herself, Nelson, Mary, Pharraby, Jane. Melissa, James, Thomas and Rezin - the last three deceased. Mrs. Johnston has survived her husband since December 25, 1867. They were married in 1840, and since have lived on the same farm. (For children see J. N. Johnston's sketch.) They passed from a common cabin to a hewed-log one, experiencing all the vicissitudes incident to pioneer life, and thence to a frame residence in 1870. Her farm comprises at present about 300 acres; it is owned and managed by her four sons - Jesse, John, Rezin and Albert. She is a pleasant lady and a member of the Free- Will Baptist Church.

JESSE T. JOHNSTON, second son of James T. and Elizabeth (Walker) Johnston, was born March 18, 1846, on the old homestead. Since he was the oldest brother, he gathered only a practical education from the common schools. Arriving at man's estate, he celebrated his union, February 29, 1872, with Miss Alice E. Hudson, daughter of Rev. William and Margaret (Savage) Hudson, respectively of English and German ancestry. After marriage he resided for seven years on a part of his father's place, at the expiration of which time he moved to his present home. He has erected a. comfortable frame house and other frame buildings; has cleared and tiled his farm, which comprises eighty-three acres, and is wel] stocked. He has been the father of five children - Emma E., Vernon A., James W., Neren N. and an infant; the last three deceased. He has served as Trustee of the township and is an exemplary neighbor. He is an Odd Fellow, a Republican and a Baptist (Free- Will), as is also his wife.

JOHN N. JOHNSTON was born July 1, 1847, the son of James and Elizabeth (Walker) Johnston, above spoken of, and their family consisted of ten children - Eliza, Jesse T., John N., James H., Rezin W., Albert C., Mary J., William, Rosa and Laura E. The last four have passed away. The common, every-day schools educated Mr. Johnston, and, having attained his majority, he married, March 22, 1883, Lova Porter, daughter of John T. and Margaret (Brinker) Porter, whose nine heirs still survive - Lova, Wiliam, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mona, Allie, George, Benjamin and Clarence. Mr. John. ston has ever followed farming, and is now occupying some fifty-one acres, which he carefully tills and stocks with the best grades. He is an energetic and commendable man. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. and Encampment at Marion; he votes with the Republican party.

REZIN W. JOHNSTON, son of James and Elizabeth (Walker) Johnston, was born March 29, 1852. He obtained a good education at the Iberia, Rushsylvania and Ada Schools, closing his literary pursuits in 1874, when he engaged in teaching the winter months until 1880. At this time he was wedded to Viletta P., daughter of William and Julia (Margeson) Thomas, of English extraction. Mrs. Thomas was a native of Ohio, and the mother of two children - our subject's wife and Emma B. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have born to their union one heir. They are living on a farm of seventy-seven acres, a part of the homestead, to which Mr. Johnston devotes his exclusive attention. He has erected a fine frame residence, and is a farmer of promise. His political proclivities are Republican, and he belongs, with his wife, to the Free-Will Baptist Church.

GOTTLOP KELLER was born December 18, 1839, the son of John and Christena (Kully) Keller, of German extraction. They settled in Wal. do Township in 1847, upon eighty acres of land, paying about $6 per acre, where they lived and died, Christena May 24, 1847. Gottlop Keller, growing to man's estate, married, March 24, 1870, Miss Rose, daughter of Henry and Hannah Dettwiller, natives of Germany, who came from the Fatherland in 1847, settling in Waldo Township upon a 100-acre farm. This he improved, and removing to Delaware County, Ohio, died there. His widow still survives, living near Green Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Keller rented the first five years of their life, then purchased their farm of 2483 acres, now numbering 255$ acres. He has cleared a portion of tbis himself, and it is all weli eultivated. It is a valuable farm and the result of their hard labor. He is a worthy citizen, a Democrat, and a Trustee of the township, elected April 10, 1883. : i

JOHN KIBLER is a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, born October 8, 1827, son of Johanis and Christena (Wolford) Kibler, who left the Father land in 1833, settling in Trumbull County, Ohio, upon a twenty-five acre 'farm, covered with a dense forest. They cleared and sold it, coming to Green Camp, buying 112 acres, for less than $8 per acre. They were married in 1857, and had seven children - Jobn, Catherine, Mary, Gottlieb, George, Rachel and Daniel. The first two are living. The subject of this sketch has been a farmer since his boyhood. He went to the war in the fall of 1864, entering Company H, One Hundred and Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with Capt. Bowers. His company was engaged in guarding military stores and bridges. He engaged in one skirmish at Kingston, N. C., lay in à hospital fifteen days at Charlotte, same State, and was honorably discharged in July, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio. His farm, to which he has made several additions, numbers at present 300 wellimproved acres. Asa citizen, he is worthy; as a Republican, true; as a Christian, faithful to the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he serves in the capacity of local minister. He was wedded, December 4, 1851, to Caroline Keller, a daughter of John U. and Christenia Keller.

DAVID H. LA RUE was born June 23, 1849, to Luther R. and Ann (Keech) La Rue, residents of Marion County. The former was born in Athens County, Ohio, and the latter in Chester County, Penn. They are the parents of eight children, four surviving - David H., Albert N., William P. and Mary C. The deceased were William, Oliver P. and two infants. Our subject, obtaining a fair education, was wedded, October 18, 1877, to Sarah M., a daughter of Peter S. and Caroline (MeClure) Bieber, who had three children - Mary L., Sarah M. and Benjamin M.; the first is deceased. Two of Mr. La Rue's three children are living - Benjamin B. and an infant. Carrie M., died aged two months and fifteen days. Mr. La Rue gives his attention exclusively to farming and stock-raising. His farm lies three miles west of Green Camp, cultivated with care. He is a peaceable citizen and votes the Republican ticket.

DR. JOHN T. MARTIN. Dr. Martin's parents, Joseph P. and Deborah (Bosworth) Martin, were married March 12, 1835, at Ontario, Ohio; the former dying, Mrs. Martin, moved to Marion County in 1871; thence to Richwood, Ohio, where she still resides. Her husband was quite influential in local politics, and was the father of three sons, the oldest dying an infant, and Stewart at the age of two years; John T. alone survives. He was born at Ontario, Richland Co., Ohio, September 23, 1844. He grew to manhood and was educated at the Ontario Academy. He began reading medicine at his native place under the instruction of Dr. J. W. Craig, now of Mansfield, Ohio. At intervals he taught during this time. He took his first medical course at the Cleveland (Regular) Medical College, graduating in 1871. He supplemented this by studying at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. He commenced practicing at Blooming Grove, Ohio, settling permanently at Green Camp in November of 1871, and he now has a good practice. Dr. Martin enlisted in his country's defense in May, 1861, entering into service June 6. He was a member of the firsi company organized in Richland County for three years - Company D, 'Vwenty-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. William A. Seaton. He served twenty-one and a half months, in many engagements, never flinching from the performance of duty. He also belonged to the Sixth Division of the Fifteenth Brigade. His honorable discharge dates Galveston, Tex., February 18, 1863, by reason of disability. Dr. Martin has been the father of six children, five living - Merit L., Frank C., John R.. Maggie M. and Harry C.; Craig, the third son died September 15, 1874. The Doctor and his wife are members of the Christian Church. He is also a Mason, six years at Prospect, and is connected with the Marion County Medical Association.

JOHN MEINHART, son of John and Mary (Albright) Meinhart, was born in Tuscarawas County, Obio, October 22, 1845. His father was born in Germany in 1804, and his mother in 1812. He was a miller by trade, and they migrated to America in 1835, purchasing land in the above county. To them were born twelve children - Mary, Harriet, John and Sarah surviving. Elizabeth, Peters, Philip and five others are deceased. Mr. Meinhart died in 1866, but his wife is at present a resident of Waldo Township. The common schools were the only source of Mr. Meinhart's education, his people moving there in 1851. He preferred the calling of a farmer, and has been carefully following it since early manhood. He was joined in marriage, March 26, 1871, to Josephine, daugther of Dexter and Barbara (Smith) Stockwell, who were natives of Vermont and Germany respectively. Three of their five children are living - Clara E., George and Cordelia, aged eleven, eight and five years respectively. Mary and Anna are deceased. Mr. Meinhart cultivates his farm of sixty-three acres, with care, and is an esteemed citizen, a firm Democrat and an Odd Fellow, and a member, with his wife, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ALBERT B. MORRIS was born on the old homestead, January ii, 1858, the son of the next mentioned. He attended the common schouls and one term at the Ada Normal School. Not able to go longer on account of failing health, he returued to agricultural pursuits, and married Miss Tillie J., the daughter of John and Margaret (Uncapher) Rayl. The latter had seven heirs - Hannah L., Tillie, Joseph, Thomas, James, William and Edward - the first and third of whom are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have Maggie M. and an infant. Mr. Morris has a productive little farm, is a young man of promise, a faithful Odd Fellow and a Republican.

JOHN R. MORRIS. Mr. Morris' parents, Benjamin and Sarah (Riley) Morris, were descendants of Wales, but natives of Delaware. The former was born in 1787 and served six months in the war of 1812. Mrs. Morris was born in 1797, and they settled in Circleville, Ohio, soon after marriage, having in time a family of twelve children, seven surviving - William R., Elizabeth J., John R., Stephen, Elsie, Joseph and Sarah A. Isaac, Maria, Lydia E., Benjamin and an infant are deceased. Their parents' decease occurred but two days apart. John R.,.our subject, born at Circleville, Ohio, June 10, 1824, was brought into Marion County when four months old, and has resided here since. He grew to manhood, and April 2, 1850, was wedded to Mary E., daughter of Thomas and Susan (Love) Moore, of Irish and English ancestry respectively. Their children number five; William H. and Martha A. are living. Mrs. Morris dying, Mr. Morris again married, August 24, 1878, Jennie Funk, daughter of Austin and Eveline (Timmons) Funk, who have three living heirs - Dortha E., Martha A. and Jennie, born December 12, 1854. John R. is the father of four children - Lydia E., born February 7, 1851; Albert B., January 11, 1858; Frank D., No. vember 20, 1868; and Susan, December 19, 1855, dying January 4, 1856. Mr. Morris has a farm of 157 acres, which he tills with great care, and his residence is one of the most desirable in.the township. He has the honor of being one of the oldest pioneers in the county - since 1824. He is an estimable citizen, a Republiean in polities and a Methodist in church relations.

CHARLES L. PATTEN, druggist, Green Camp, Ohio, was born in Prospect, September 21, 1842, the son of William and Sarah (Waters) Patten, who were joined in marriage near Prospect in 1834. The former, a native of that place was born November 8, 1811; the latter February 16, 1814. In 1833, the father purchased 133 acres, paying $1.25 per acre, which subsequently became the homestead. So dense was the forest covering it that he was obliged to clear a place to erect a cabin. They had six children, two dead - Mary E. and Olive A. The living are William R., Charles L., Henry C. and Albert G. Our subject's grandfathers both served in the war of 1812, and his father died May 17, 1860; his mother still survives, occupying the old farm. Charles Lee Patten was married, May 24, 1867, to Elizabeth C. Bear, in Marion, daughter of Levi P. and Barbara A. Bear. Their three children are Lorena C., Cora A. and Della P., aged thirteen, nine and seven years respectively. Mr. Patten continued farming until 1878, when he removed to Green Camp and engaged in merchandising, conducting at present the only drug store in the village; he is doing a good business. He enlisted in the autumn of 1862, in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. W. L. Martin. He fought at Perryville, Columbia, Campbellville, Fort Donelson, Franklin, Triune, Sheibyville, Bridgeport, Whiteside Mountain, Sesochee Valley, Ringgold, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Knoxville, Buzzard's Roost, Snake Creek Gap, Resaca, Rome, Altoona Hills, Big Shanty, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Harpeth River, and the end is not yet; he went also to the sea with Sherman. He was discharged June, 1865; was wounded at Chickamauga and Kenesaw. Mr. Patten has been an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, Prospect, Ohio, for fifteen years; received also the Scottish Rites at Dayton, Ohio. He has served as Clerk of Green Camp Township several times, and as Schoo] Land Treasurer three years. He was a prominent candidate for Sheriff upon the Republican ticket in 1876. He still retains an interest in the old homestead and is a worthy citizen.

MILTON PATTEN, M. D., Green Camp, Ohio, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, November 27, 1823, the youngest of eleven children born to William and Mary (Harden) Patten. William Patten is a native of

Maryland and Mrs. Patten of Pennsylvania. They resided tn Ohio, in Del aware and Marion Counties, the most of their married life. The names of their children are Isaac, Richard, John, Sarah, William, Thomas, Ruth,

Milton Patten having a fair education, began to read medicine in 1843, under the direction of Drs. John Sigler and W. W. Bridge. He attended

In 1861, he went to Illinois, still pursuing his profession at Camp Point, Adams County. In 1880, he returned to Green Camp, where he has a good practice. The Doctor was wedded, October 22, 1850, to Jane Gillaspie; two bórn May 6, 1854, married James F. Magaffey, of Illinois, in 1872. He is a strong Republican, and has been Township Clerk and Trustee at various

HUGH B. PETTEY was born in Fairtield County, Ohio, September 21, 1822, the son of Joseph and Susan (Biggerstaff) Pettey. He was a native of England, born about 1793, and, coming to this country, married his wife, of English blood, but a native of Virginia. They settled in Fairfield County, where Mrs. Pettey died, whereupon he removed to Marion County, settling in Pleasant Township upon a forty-acre lot. Selling this, he went to Prospect Township, buying another forty-acre tract, where he died in 1847, surviving his wife about seventeen years. They were the. parents of eight children, two living, viz., Hugh B. and Sarah A. The deceased were William S., John D., Elsie and others. Mr. Pettey, growing to manhood, formed an alliance, September 19, 1847, with Susannah Fulton. of Scotch. ancestry. To them five children were born, four living - Joseph, William, Mary A. and Susan J. Mrs. Pettey died after a married life of twenty years. Mr. Petty again married, January 21, 1858, Miss Bicila Elaner Bryan, and they had six children, namely, Ella, John R., Frank D., Lydia L., George and Eve A., who died in 1867, aged two years. Mr. Pet. tey is pleasantly situated upon his farm of fifty acres, located near the village of Green Camp. His buildings are new throughout. He is a worthy neighbor, and has been Trustee of the township several terms He is iden tified with the I. O. O. F and the Republican party. He liberally supports the Methodist Episcopal Church. i

DAVID H. PORTER, of the firm of Matthews & Porter, Green Camp. Ohio, was born in the same township January 24, 1846. His father, John H., was a native of Warren County, but his mother, Nancy Berry, was born in Virginia, near Abington. Her parents, John and Susan Berry, were also natives of Virginia, coming to Ohio in 1833, and settling in this county, on the Scioto River, upon a farm of 1,100 acres, which he retained until his death. David's parents were married in this county and resided here till his father's death. They bodght 150 acres, then in Pleasant Township, but since included in Green Camp Township. He has. disposed of a part of that (eighty acres), but continued adding to the remainder until he owns 400 acres, all cleared by himself. He was a successful and influential citizen, serving in various local offices. He was one of the founders of the Free-Will Baptist Church at Green Camp and an active and liberal supporter of the same. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom survive. Mr. Porter is the second son and fourth child. He was reared on the homestead and educated in the common schools; he followed farming till 1874, when he became a partner with J. N. Matthews, continuing still in the business. Since his partner's election as Judge of Probate, he has taken full control. They carry a stock of general merchandise, worth from $5,000 to $7,000. "They are patronized generally. In April, 1874, Mr. Porter married Emma J. Matthews, a daughter of J. N. and Mary Matthews. She was born in Pleasant Township in 1856, and is the mother of four children. three living - Malcolm, Metta and Arthur; an infant is deceased. Mr. Porter has, besides his store investment, eighty-two acres of the homestead and a half interest in 103 acres west of the Scioto. He isa Republiean and has served as Treasurer of the township three years. He' is also an Odd Fellow and a member of the Encampment at .Marion.

JAMES S. RAYL is the fourth child and third son of John and Margaret (Uncapher) Rayl, born August 31, 1854. He not only attended the district schools, but also prosecuted his studies at Iberia Academy and Ada Norma! School, closing his literary pursuits in 1875. He married. in Marion, December 26, 1876, Mary C. Rickerson, daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Crider) Rickerson, natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively. Three of their four children survive - Sylvanus M., John O. and Mary C. - Adin P., having died as a soldier at Nashville, Tenn., March 25, 1864. Mrs. Rayl was born in Columbus, Ohio, January 8, 1857, and she has two heirs - Zona B. and Amy T. Mr. Rayl owns eighty-six acres of land, valuable, a portion of the homestead. He is a representative farmer and an exemplary citizen. He affiliates with the Republican party, and, with his wife, is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church.

JOHN RAYL is a son of Samuel and Sophia (Lyon) Rayl, descendants of English and Irish ancestry. The former was born in Fayette County, Penn., in 1783, but moved with his parents to Beaver County in 1795, where they died in 1826. November 11, 1830, he arrived in Marion County, purchasing 200 acres of land, mostly unimproved, paying $10 an acre. To himself and wife were born six heirs - John, Samuel, Alfred L., Matilda, Nathan aud Sarah, the last two deceased. Mrs. Rayl died March 17, 1842 ; Mr. Rayl October 25, 1843. The subject of this sketch, having attained his majority, was united in marriage, March 4, 1847, to Miss Margaret, a daughter of Solomon and Hannah (Shoemaker) Uncapher, of German stock, but na-; tives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio in 1824, settling south of Marion, having twelve children, seven living - Joseph, Ezra, Martin, James, Margaret, Priscilla and Matilda. Mr. and Mrs. John Rayl had six children, five surviving - Thomas L., James S. P., William P., Edward and Matilda. Mr. John Raylsettled upon his present farm in 1862; it consists of 528 acres of valuable land, and is one of the best. farms in the township. He, with his sons, keeps it in a high state of cultivation, giving considerable attention to the rearing of graded stock. In this particular, Mr. Rayl ranks well in the county. He is- a pioneer of forty-six years standing, and an esteemed citizen. His political belief is strongly Republican, and to the Free- Will Batpist Church belong both himself and wife.

GEORGE A. RITZLER, general merchant, Green Camp, Ohio, is a native of Highland County, Ohio, born November 21, 1846, the son of John À. and Katie (Hisel) Ritzler. They were natives of Germany, the former born February 17, 1811, and the latter January 19, 1811. They sailed the ocean in 1833, stopping at Cleveland. Ohio, two years; thence went to Kenton, Ohio, by way of Springtield, Ohio, where he farmed the remainder of his days. His wife still resides at Kenton, at the age of seventy-two, the mother of nine children, eight living - Mary, Katie, Louisa, Adam, Nicholas, Joseph, Henry and George. Christena died in August, 1868. Mr. Ritzler married, December 17, 1874. at Marion, Callie, daughter of Kist and Katie Keese. Mr. and Mrs. Ritzler are the parents of four children, two living - Adam J. and Jennie A. The deceased were George A. and Leslie. Mr. Ritzler engaged in agriculture until his marriage, when he located at Green Camp as a merchant, doing a fair business. ` He votes the Democratic ticket.

DANIEL J. SMELTZER, blacksmith. Mr. Smeltzer's parents, Jacob and Margaret (Bush) Smeltzer, were natives of Pennsylvania; the former was bor» July 6, 1806. Having been married, and Mrs. Smeltzer having died in their native State, Mr. Smeltzer moved to Ohio in 1861, locating near Marion and buying a farm of 170 acres, where he continues to reside. He was born September 2, 1840, the ninth child and fifth son. His union with Miss Lucy Sherman, daughter of Eber and Florinda Sherman, was observed October 3, 1865. Two of their three children are living - Jacob H. and Cora F.; Perry died September 27, 1872, fifteen months of age. Mr. Smeltzer came with his father to the " Buckeye" State, taking up his trade at Marion, following it there and subsequently at his father's. In February, 1869, he established himself at Green Camp, and has commanded a good trade since. He is an influential citizen, a Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

REV. JEREMIAH A. SUTTON, pastor of the Free-Will Baptist Church, Green Camp, Ohio, was born December 10, 1847, in Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of John S. and Mary A. (Addis) Sutton; the former was born May 28, 1827. To them were born six children - Bellamy S., Angeline, Allen A., J. A., David P., M. D., and John W. - the last two deceased. John S. Sutton died January 6, 1870; his: widow still survives, residing near Blanchester, Ohio. At the age of twelve years, our subject moved with his parents to near Blanchester, Clinton Co., Ohio, and the common schools gave him an education. When sixteen, he began to speak publicly, and at nineteen commenced teaching at Gallaudet, Ind. He has been engaged in both these professions ever since. He was publicly ordained to the ministry October 24, 1874; the ordaining council were Revs. John F. Tufts, John Hisey and John B. Lash. The followiny winter removed his family to Johnstown, Licking Co., Ohio, assisting Rev. A. H. Whittaker in protracted efforts. Sincethen he has been regularly engaged as a minister, doing efficient work for the Master. He has been married twice. November 28, 1869, he was united with Miss Mollie E. Cox, only daughter of Aaron and Rebecca Cox, residents of Clinton County; four children blessed this union, but one surviving, three dying in infancy. Mrs. Sutton passed away November 29, 1881, aged thirty-two years four months and twenty-seven days.. He again married, March 22, 1883, Mrs. Ella A. Kniffin, daughter of Nehemiah and Margaret Downing. Rev. Mr. Sutton is a self-made man, influential and highly respected. His labors for the Green Camp and neighboring churches is redounding greatly to the cause, He is a correspondent of several papers and magazines, and is a member of P. O. S. of A., Washington Camp, No. 48.

JOHN B. TRAVIS. Mr. Travis' parents, Oscar and Margaret (Humphries) Travis, the former born January 1, 1823, had six heirs - Mary, John B., Jamie A., Albert A., William O. and Lucy A., the first two living. Mr. Travis survives his wife and resides at Marion, in which county he has lived since his childhood. He is interested in the manufacture and sale of buggies. The subject of this sketch secured a practical education. He enlisted in the civil war, September 24, 1864, in Company F, One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. John Simmons and Col. H. H. Sage. He was engaged in the hotly-contested battle of Nashville, and in several skirmishes. His honorable discharge dates " Columbns, Ohio, June 17, 1865." He married, April 3, 1866, Mary E., daughter of Francis C. and Charlotte (Cooper) Baldwin. They have had seven children, four of whom died in infancy. The living are Laura M., William O. and John F. Mr. Travis is a thoroughgoing farmer and a respected citizen. He is a Democrat and a member of the County Agricultural Society; he also belongs to the I. O. O. F. and the Free-Will Baptist Church.

ANDREW UNCAPHER was born in Westmoreland Couuty, Penn., Ootober 6, 1819. His parents, Peter and Elizabeth (Ringer) Uncapher, also natives of the same State and of German extraction, were married about 1810. To them were born fifteen children, seven living - John, Andrew, Simon, Amos, Samuel, Margaret and Catherine. Michael, George, Philip, Isaae, Joseph, Elizabeth, Hannah and one infant are deceased. Mr. Uneapher died in 1857 and his wife in 1875. The subject of this memoir, removing from Pennsylvania in the autumn of 1839, located at Marion, following the occupation of mechanic thirty years. He was united in marriage, February 10, 1867, at Green Camp, with Miss Sarah, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Brinker, also natives of Pennsylvania. Five of their six children survive - Mary E., Laura C., Emma F., Lydia L. and Herman A. Sarah J. died May 28, 1863. Mr. Uncapher quit his trade in 1868, purchasing and moving to this farm of 115 acres. He is a good farmer, a substantial citizen, a solid Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the United Brethren Church.

JOSEPH WALL, railroad agent and telegraph operator, Green Camp,: Ohio, was born in the city of New York in 1849. His parents died when he was so young that he retains no recollection of them. He removed from New York in 1863 to Cedar Ledge farm school, under the management of Rev. L. M. Pease. He was educated at the Protestant Episcopal Orphans' Home, controled by Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, a distinguished clergyman, author of many valuable hymns, and noted for exceptional generosity. He left the above farm October 19, 1865, and lived with G. W. Foster nine years. He commenced the study of telegraphy in 1874, but abandoned it for want of necessary means to defray expenses; he, however, resumed its study in 1875, and in 1877 was appointed as above. He continues to hold this position, faithful and prompt in the performance of all its duties. He met with a serious accident in jumping from the cars at this place, resulting in the loss of the left arm and seriously affecting the use of the other hand and arm. He is a wide-awake and highly respected citizen; was elected Township Treasurer in 1882 and re-elected in 1883. He isa stanch Republiean and a faithful Odd Fellow. |

DAVID M. WESTON, third son of Johu and Maria (Chard) Weston, was born near the village of Green Camp March 25, 1859. _ His parents, of English stock, had eight children, six living - John C., William D., David M., Richard A., Willis E, and Alice J. James A. and an infant are deceased. The subject of this sketch, coming to man's estate, was united in marriage, at Mount Olive Chureh, June 9, 1880, to Miss Laura Carey, William A. and Mary Carey's daughter. They have a daughter - Clarence Burdelle - aged two years. Mr. Weston was educated at the Lebanon Nor- mal School, and is a rising young farmer. His farm consists of sixty acres, for which he paid $45 per acre, and has since refused $65 per acre. Politically, he prefers the Democratic party.

JOHN WESTON was born in " York" State, January 2, 1819, the son of William and Mary (Elmer) Weston, whose parents were natives of England and Germany, emigrating to Ticonderoga, N. Y., at a very early day. They died there about 1827, leaving three children - John, Stephen and Esther. John Weston, when a young man, came to Ross County, Ohio, working upon the Ohio Canal about three years. While there, he married Elizabeth Right, April 2, 1847, who was born in 1825, and died August 17, 1849, the mother of one child, deceased. Mr. Weston's second marriage occurred November 20, 1851, to Mariah P., daughter of James and Sarah (Burnett) Chard. Six of their eight children are living - John C., born September 1, 1854; William D., November 8, 1856; David M., March 25, 1859; Richard A., May 26, 1862; Willis E., October 27, 1864; and Sarah A., October 9, 1867. They lost two infant sons. Mr. Weston can well be classed among the Marion County pioneers for he moved to his farm of 150 acres in 1855, when it was a dense forest, but, as the fruit of his industry, he has now a cleared and highly improved farm, with a desirable home. It is stocked with fine grades, and he ranks well as a farmer. Mr. Weston served two successive terms as Trustee of the township. As a citizen, he is substantial; as a Democrat, true; as a Christian, faithful to the Free- Will Baptist Church, to which his wife also belongs.

JOHN WIXTEAD is the third son of John and Wineford (McCough) Wixtead, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to America about 1852, settling in Marion County. The father, with the assistance of the sons, cleared 160 acres of land, which now is in a grand state of cultivation. 'They were the parents of nine children, six living - William, Charles, Patrick, Mary, John and Katie; Michael, Charles and William are deceased. Mr. Wixtead, having a fair education, married, April 19, 1875, Kate Dewyer, daughter of John and Bridget Dewyer, whose family consisted of four children - Bridget, Mary, John and Kate. John Dewyer died in Ireland about 1855; his wife died October 17, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Wixtead have had born to them three children, of whom two are now living - Kate M. and Winnifred - aged five and three years respectively. Mary W. is deceased. Mr. Wixtead owns the old homestead of eighty-three acres, and has the managemeut of eighty acres belonging to his brother Patrick, a dealer in timber and lumber of Marion Township. He gives his attention wholly to farming and the raising of fine stock. Himself and wife are members of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM WOLFINGER was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 8, 1836. He is the son of Jacob F. and Gertrude (Pfifer) Wolfinger, who were natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, and leaving the " Fatherland," settled upon ninety-six acres of timber land in Richland Township,' this county, paying $4.44 per acre. He succeeded in clearing this and also in raising seven children - Jobn V., William J., Eliza, Catherine, Adam F., Caroline and Elias; Lena and Samuel are deceased. Both parents have passed away, the father January 2, 1879. The subject of this sketch is a prominent farmer, devoting considerable attention to fine stock. His farm is located four miles west of Green Camp Village, kept in an exemplarv manner. September 1, 1865, he married Louisa, daughter of Jacob F. and Margaret R. Kratzer, the latter having eight children. Mr. and Mrs. Wol finger have five daughters - Maggie, Eliza, Alice, Sarah and Dora - aged sixteen, fourteen, eighteen, eleven and three years respectively. Mr. Wolfinger is a representative citizen, a Democrat in politics; was elected Assessor in 1878, and Land Appraiser in 1880. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

JOHN G. WOLFORD was born in Wurteniberg, Germany, June 4, 1830, the son of John G. and Mary (Krouse) Wolford, who crossed the sea in 1832, entering the port of Baltimore, Md., but settling jn Trumbull County, Ohio, for twelve years, and removing to Green Camp in 1845, and purchasing eighty-three acres of land, prineipally woodland; the most of it he cleared. He was married March 30, 1855, and has had four children - Louisa M., dying August 20, 1868; Mary E., Lewis H. and Emma L. survive. Mr. Wolford is a self-made man and is the owner of 263 acres of highly cultivated land, located three-fourths of a mile northwest of Green 'Camp Village. He rears fine stock, is a respected citizen, and affiliates with the Republiean party. Mrs. Louisa R. Wolford, wife of J. G. Wolford, was born in Pennsylvania March 29, 1829, the daughter of John A. and Rebecca Gephard, natives of Germany. He was a soldier for eight years in the German Army; was wounded in head and hand. They emigrated to the United States years ago, and only three of their nine children are living - Samuel, Louis and Louisa. Mrs. Wolford has always resided upon the farm, devoting her attention to domestic duties, and upon the present place since 1847. Herself, husband and family, are members of the Free- Will Baptist Church, and she is also identified with the Woman's Mission Society since its organization at Green Camp. í

ISAAC WYNN is the son of David and Jane (Jones) Wynn, natives of - Wales, who sailed the waters in 1840, came to Green Camp Township, and located with his father, John Wynn. The latter purchased eighty acres of forest land, occupied by his son, and now by Isaac Wynn, his grandson. David Wynn was born March 27, 1808, and died December 17, 1855. His wife died January 19, 1851, when forty-three years of age. Isaac Wynn was born April 17, 1834, and coming to man's estate, married, June 18, .1856, Louisa J., daughter of William C. and Catherine A. (Smith) Thatcher, of German extraction, but natives of Ohio and Kentucky respect. ively. The former was born September 10, ,1813, and died March 13, 1859; the latter September 10, 1821, dying February 12, 1858. She was the mother of ten children, five living - Louisa J., James A., Dorcas A., William M. and Mary C.; Samuel A., Cynthia A., John E., Alexander E. and Florinda L. are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. David. Wynn had born to their union nine heirs - lIsaac, Sarah. J., Henrietta, Edward, John J., Phosba, Elizabeth, David and Mary - the four first surviving. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wynn's offspring are John W., William W. and Martin, who died September 22, 1863. The subject of this memoir entered the civil war September 24, 1864, at Mansfield, Ohio, Company F, One Hundred and Seventy- - ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought at Nashville, Tenn., and was wounded while guarding prisoners en route from Nashville to Springfield, Tenn. He was honorably discharged May 28, 1865, having a Surgeon's certificate of disability. Mr. Wynn is an influential Republican and local politician, having served nine years at various times as Trustee of the township. He is connected with the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Wynn has the honor of being the first white female child born in Delaware, Ohio. The family all belong to the Free-Will Baptist Church, which they support liberally.