Morrow County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1880 (part 10 of 17)

AMOS MELLOTT, farmer; P. O., Andrews. Among the early arrivals in this township was Mr. Mellott, who was born Nov. 30, 1808, in Belmont Co., O.; son of John and Mary (Workman) Mellott; he came to this state in ISOO, and stopped for a while in Belmont Co., but was driven out by the Indians; he went back to Bedford Co., Pa., but returned the following year. Amos was married Dec. 28, 1830, to Sarah Truax, who was born July 31, 1810, in Bedford, Pa. In March, 1831, he located on the farm he now owns, and has made this his constant residence since that date. He built a cabin 10 by 18 feet, which had a puncheon floor, and no chairs or table; when he moved in he made his entry by way of the fire-place, as the door was obstructed by a brush heap. He remembers one night visiting a neighbor's house in company with his wife, and on returning home got lost; after wandering about for some time, locking in vain for some familiar object, he came across a burning stump, and the direction of a fallen tree assisted him in iinding his cabin. He says those days were his happiest ones, although devoid of the advantages that civilization affords, yet liis wants were few. His wife died Feb. 10, 1870; they had eleven children, eight of whom are now living - Samuel, in Kansas; Isaac in Franklin Tp.; iiVdia, now Mrs. K. Fox, of Indiana; Joseph, Kli/a])eth, now Mrs. Rush Crawford, on an adjoining farm; Mary atid Rachel J., at home. Mr. Mellott is a member of the regular Baptist Church; he is about the only survivor of the original members who belonjxed to it on its hrst organization.

WM. MILLER, brick-maker; Shaucks; was born in Cumberland Co., .Jan. 20, 1830, the youngest child of a family of six, born to George J. and Catharine Miller; he came to this county with his parents from Richland

Co., where they located after coming from Pennsylvania. William, at the age of 21, turned his attention to mechanical pursuits; the use of tools seemed natural to him, and he was able to use them in most of the common trades, but was most interested in working in wood. In 1857, he began the manufacture of brick, and from that time he manufactured them every season. He was married to Mary D. Lyon, who was born Jan. 1, 1834, in this township, and has two children - Benjamin L., born June 19, 1802, and Sarah E., born July 29, 1859. April 1, 1801, he bought the place he now owns; he has never been identified with any church, but has religious views pecvdiarly his own. He is a Democrat.

JASON MILLER, teacher; Shaucks; is among the successful teachers of the "young idea" in this township, who was born here, June 4, 1849, and is the eldest child of Jacob Miller, Jr. Jason was reared to farming pursuits, but this not being agreeable to his tastes, he entered the field as an educator, and at the age of 20 began teaching, and has labored in that capacity up to the spring of 1880, seventeen terms; twelve of them were taught in the home district were he was raised. At the age of 24 he was married to Esther J. Burtnett, born in 1857, in North Bloomfield, a daughter of Adam and Caroline Burtnett, whose maiden name was Fringer, and who was from Maryland; her husband, Adam, was from York Co. They have one child - C^lay, born in Feb. 1880. He has forty acres of land.

WILLIAM PAUL, farmer; P. O. Schauks; was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., March 15, 1827. There were ten children in the family, of which he was the third, born to Philip and Elizabeth (Mosher) Paul, who were natives of the Keystone State; William's father was a tailor by trade, and emigrated to Richland Co., this State, in the year 1833, when William was about 0 years of age. At the age of 18, he bought his time of his father, and launched out for himself; at the age of 19, he was married to Julia A. Zigler, daughter of Cluistian Zigler; after his marriage, he worked out as a farm laborer for one year; subsequently he learned the cooper's trade, and then worked on shares for his brother-in-law, he furnishing the materia!, and received onehalf the manufactured material. After this, Mr. Paul took a lease of eighty acres of land for five years, when, after the expiration of this he "cropped" two years, and then worked two years on the Eversole farm; he then went to Pahnyra, where he staid three years; then spent two years on the Milton Moore farm. In April, 1860, he came to the place where he now lives; he bought eighty acres, which were in a very delapidated condition; the improvements were very inferior; he was to pay -$2,000 for the land; five hundred was all he was worth, and that he had not at hand. The tide of opinion was against him, that he would never succeed, but time has proved the contrary ; he has now 110 acres of land, in good order, and an excellent brick house on the same, with a good orchard. They have the following children - Lavina, now Mrs. Byron Lewis, George W., Emiline, Angeline, Jacob, James Allen and Franklin.

JAMES PITT, farmer; P. O., Andrews; was born in March, 1803, in Indiana Co., Pa.; is the fourth of a family of seven children, born to Joseph and Esther Pitt, who were natives of Pennsylvania; James moved to this State with his parents when he was 16 years of age, locating in Richland Co., and remaining there until the year 1831, when he located in this township, on the place where he now lives, having entered 160 acres of land. His first work upon his arrival was to provide a house, which, with the assistance of another man, he put up in one day; its dimensions were 12x14 feet; on his arrival here, his funds were low, having only one dollar; his wants Avere few, and encouraged by the hope of better days, he began clearing up his land. He was married at the age of 25, to Sarah Arter, born June 19, 1808, in Cumberland Co., Pa.; they have had seven children, five boys and two girls; but two of the children are now living - Elizabeth, now Mrs. Struble, and Lavina, now Mrs. Thomas CaiT, of Crestline. Mr. and Mrs. Pitt are members of the M. E. Church, and have been associated with that body for over fifty years; they have been constant residents of this township about half a century. Mr. Pitt has l)een loyal to the political principles of Andrew Jackson, for whom he cast his first vote.

JACKSON PARKS, farmer; P. O., Andrews; was born in Ashland Co., Nov. 8, 1827, son of David and Elizabeth (Lance) Parks, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Jackson was six years of age when he came here with his parents, who settled on the same place; he lived there until his death. Jackson was married to Julia Ann Snyder, who was born in this township in 1832, a daughter of Jacob Snyder. After marriage he located on the place where he now lives, and has since remained there; he has been engaged in farming pursuits. They had thirteen children, eleven now living. Mr. Parks is a hard working man, and has a small farm, which employs the greater portion of his time; he does outside jobs and burns coal pits, in the management of which he is well versed.

CHESTER M. RHODEBECK, farmer; P. O., Whetstone; is a son of John Rhodebeck, and was born in this township March 22, 1847, remaining with his parents until 22 years of age, he embarked on the matrimonial sea, choosing for his mate, Sarah Ellen Mc- Clenathan, who was born in this township, and is a daughter of Mrs. Rachel McC^lenathan; after their marriage, they lived four years in Washington Tp., then came to this township, where they have since resided, and are engaged in farming; he has a love for fine horses, and is now dealing in the Clydesdale stock, and is breeding the same for the market. They are strictly pure, of all of which he can give a pedigree; his stock having taken the first prize at several stock exhibitions in this State and Canada. They have two children - Samuel, born May 7, 1873, and Anna, June 12 1875

CAPf. ADAMSON B. RICHARDSON, farmer; P. O., Andrews; was born in Washington Co., Penn., Avig. 30, 1837, and is the eldest child of Sesh Bazzar Richardson, whose wife, before marriage, was Hester Colvan, both natives of the same state and county. Adamson's father was engaged in commercial pursuits, as well as farming and stockraising, and ample opportunities were afforded to familiarize himself with the details of active business life; his time was thus employed until the war-cloud burst in its fury over our land, when he was among the first to respond to the call for volunteers, and the week following the bombardment of Fort Sumter his services were accepted; he served three months in the Ringgold Cavalry, an independent company, and upon his return he re-enlisted in the 22nd Penn. Cavalry, for three years, but was mustered out in 1803, on account of disability, caused by a wound received in the shoulder; he was under fire durino- thirty-four engagements, and for meritorious conduct received a Captain's commission. Upon his return home he resumed farming ami stock-trading. He was married (3ct. 14, 18G3, to ElUi Cotton, born Oct. 9, 1843, daughter of Dr. William Cotton, whose ancestry can be traced to the Mayflower Cotton, a prominent physician, since retired, but now a banker. In the spring of 1SG8, Mr. Richardson moved to his present farm, which his father liad purchased in '49, of Mr. Andrews, who entered it. The farm consists of IGO acres which was badly run down, but Mr. Richardson has brought it to a choice state of cidtivation, having erected an excellent barn and made general and substantial repairs on the farm; Sept. 12, 1879, his wife, an amiable and cultivated lady, was stricken by death, leaving seven children to mourn her departure - Annetta B., Mary C, William, Clyde N., Lulu B., Eldora and Adelaide - the two eldest having charge of the family. Mrs. Richardson was a Christian lady, and member of the M. K. Church at Mt. Tabor.

B. F, RULE, ])hysician; Whetstone; is a rising young physician, who was born and educated in this county; he was born in Perry Tp., Jan. 27; 185(3, son of Dr. Amos Rule; his mother's name was Caroline Buchner before marriage. He received his elementary education at the district school, beginning the study of medicine in his Itith year, which he pursued until he graduated, taking three courses of lectures, and graduated at the age of 22, at the Starling Medical College, Feb. 23, 1877; June 18, 1877, he set u]) in practice in West Point, and has been successful, and has a lucrativ<' juactice.

W. AV. RUSSELL, farm(;r; P. O., Woodview; was born in Muskingum Co., April 13, 1837. There were fourteen childr«»n in the family, of which he was the eighth; his father, James, was born in Donegal Co., Ireland, Nov. 8, 1780, emigrating to Pennsylvania with his parents at the age of 21. Aug. 20, 1822, he married Miss Lydia Burkybile, who was born Nov. 10, 1805. They settled in this township in the spring of 1843; he died in September, 1849; his wife still survives him, and is happy in the hope of the future. William W^. enlisted in August, 18G2, in Co. D, 90th O. V. L, and served until the close of the war, participating in all the battles in which the regiment was engaged, with the exception of two, one of them occuring while he was sick, and the other while he was a prisoner in the hands of the enemy, having been captured at Grand Coteau, and was confined seven months in their ])rison; when upon his return home, he resumed his labors on the farm. In October of the same year he was married to Elizabeth Smith, who was born July 5, 1844, in Perry Tp., and who is the daughter of John N. and Mary (Baker) Smith. After their marriage they moved to the Russell homestead, where they still live. Six children have been born to them - Orrie O., Ulysses S. L., Melvin Guy, Wastella G., Arta J. and Orley O., who is the eldest. Himself, wife and mother are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and his father was a member of the Established Church.

JOHN RHODEBECK, Whetstone; prominent among the self-made men and successful farmers in this township, is Mr. Rhodebeck, who was born in Chester Co., Penn., April 13, 1814, the son of Peter and Hannah (Smith) Rhodebeck, both natives of the same county. John began to learn the wagonmaker's trade before he was of age, which he followed for four years; in 1834 he came to Licking Co., remaining two years, when he came West; he had an old blind horse, which cost him 120; this was all his earthly possessions, but he had perseverance and a determination to make himself a home; he began first by working out by the day, during the first year, receiving 50 cents per day; he then worked upon his aunt's farm for two years, and then went to Troy, in Delaware Co.,where he purchased eighty acres of land; having made 1^300, and borrowing that amount from his avnit, he was enabbni to pay for his laud; after two years, he sold it for 11,000 in gold, and in 1841 came to this township, purchasing 130 acres for ¥l,000; the year following, Sept. 27, 1842, he was married to Margaret Mann, boru in Cumberland Co., Pa., and came West when three years of age; her father's name was John, and her mother's maiden name was Christina Haugher. Mr. and .Mrs. Rhodebeck have had ten children: Sylvester, Chester, Clinton, William (deceased), Jen- nie, Webb, Addie, Mary, and two died in infancy. Mr. Rhodebeck has now 483 acres of land; he has never been afraid to risk his judgment, and in all his business schemes has been successful.

JOHN L. RILEY, farmer; R. O., Andrews; was born in Berkshire Tp., Delaware Co., Apr. 17, 1819; son of Henry Riley, of Washington Co., Pa., who emigrated to Delaware Co. prior to the war of 1812, in which he was a participant. John L. was married May 6, 1841, to Matilda A. Buck, daughter of "^Andrew and Olive (Horr)Buck, who were natives of the Eastern States, and of Yankee descent. Early in life Mr. Riley learned the carpenter and cabinet-makers' trade, following the business for fourteen years; he came to this county in 1859, and lived in Lincoln Tp. until 1866, when he came to Congress, and has since remained; they have had four children, three of them now living - Levonia, now Mrs. Wm. Stiner; Levi P. in Kansas; Esther O., now Mrs. T. J. Grub, of Richland Co. Mr. Riley has 177 acres of land, which, on account of his iinpaired health, he has rented out for several years; it is now occupied by his son-in-law, Wm. Stiner, who was born July 28, 1839, in Lincoltj Tp., son of Henry Stiner, whose wife was Drusilla Hyde, of Yankee descent; the Stiners are from Germany;in April, 1861, Mr. Stiner enlisted in Company I, 3d O. V. I., and served three years and two months in the army of the Cumberland; July 24, 1864, he was married to Levonia Riley, born March 15, 1847; they have one child - Clarence M., born Feb. 2, 1869. Mr. Stiner is a member of the Evangelical Church, also of Johnsville Lodge, L O. O. F., No. 469.

HENRY S. RUHL, farmer; P. O., Andrews; is among the successful farmers in this township; he was born in Sodorus Tp., York Co., Pa., May 13, 1822, and was the third of a family of nine children, born to Henry and Barbara (Steffey) Ruhl, both of York Co.; the Rulils are of German descent; the father was a farmer, and Henry naturally turned to this occupation; he remained at the family home until after he was 28 years of age; June 15, 1850, he was married to Lydia Winter, and soon after bought a part of his father's farm, on which he lived until 1856, when he sold out, and bouglit eighty acres- where he now lives; soon after his arrival his wife died; she left one child - Amos W., born in Aug., 1851; he subsequently married Ellen Snyder, who was born Aug. 31, 1835, and is a daughter of Jacob Snyder; they have had twelve children, of whom nine are living - Enos S., Edgar W., Martha, Barbara C, Jacob F., Barton H., Mary E., Ida W., and Charles R.; Mr. Ruhl has now 250 acres of land, and is still extending his boundaries; he is among the best farmers in the township, and does not trade or speculate, but confines his attention to the means which will bring him the surest returns; while he is alive to his temporal interests, he is not insensible to the duty he owes to the " Giver of all good," and to Him ever ascribes the praise for the blessings he has received.

SYLVESTER T. RHODEBECK, farmer; P. O., Whetstone; is among the enterprising young men of the township; born July 17, 1844, and is the eldest of a family of eight children, born to John and Margaret Rhodebeck. Sylvester was raised to farming pursuits, and was 27 years of age when he left his father. Nov. 22, 1871, he was married to Margaret A. Thomas, who was born Sept. 22, 1848, in Grant Co., Ind.; she is a daughter of Timothy Thomas, of this township; after their marriage they located on the farm now owned by them, consisting of seventy acres, which is situated in the northwest side of the township; since his occupancy it has undergone a thorough renovation, and its present condition gives proof of his good management and industry. During the fall and winter he runs a thresher. They have two children^ - Wdliam W., born Jan. 3, 1873, and Laura J., born Dec. 22, 1874.

ABIGxlIL RUSH, retired; Andrews; is among the hardy few who braved the hardships incident to the settlement of this township; she was born in Washington Co., Pa., Jan. 20, 1806, and is a daughter of John Brewer, whose wife was Mary Levering. John Brewer was born Feb. 28, 1765; his wife, Mary, June 15, 1771; Abigail is the youngest of a family of ten children, she being the sole survivor of the family; she was married to William Rush, June 2, 1821. He was born May 13, 1794, in Washington Co., Pa. After their marriage they emigrated to this township, and settled where she now lives, Dec. 15, 1821, when it was "all woods."

The " rod men " were encamped near them; there were but five families in the township at the time. John LeverinjT, Samuel Graham, Jonathan Brewer, Mr. Bailey and Tim Gardiner, she states, were tlie number who united together and put up a cabin for Mr. Rush, who subsp(jU('ntly entered rig^hty acres of land, by borr(nving a hundred dollars of a friend; he then bought two colts and paid for them by clearing up timber for others, doing his own work by night; these colts he kept for three years, and sold them for $118, which liquidated the debt, interest and all. Mrs. Rush had three knives and forks, they sat on stools, and their table was a box; they bored holes in the wall and improvised a bod, having no door or windows, except greased paper, spread over apertures in the side of the cabin to admit the light, yet, notwithstanding all this, they were happy; their next house was made of hewed logs? their third was a frame, now standing in her yard, near her present residence, which is the fourth since her settlement here. Mr. Rush was in the war of 1812; he died Dec. 2o, 1871. Thirteen children have been born to them; eight are living - John, Enoch, William, Mary A., Elizal)etn, Morgan, Benjamin and Ruth.

W. H. SNYDER, farmer; P. 0., Andrews; was born in Johnsville, Perry Tp., Jan. 28, lS4r9, and is a son of John G. and Mary (Clay) Snyder, who were natives of the Keystone State, and emigrated to this country before young Snyder was born. Our subject did not leave the parental homo until he was 24 years of age; his father was a farmer, and schooled his son to follow the same vocation. William taught school one term, but having a desire to settle in life, he married Margaret A. Mitchell, who was born in August, 1856, and is a daughter of Z. H. Mitchell; their marriage was co:isummatod Sept. 25, 1873. Since their marriage they have resided in the southeast part of the township, where he has forty acres of land. They have two children - Ray, born Dec. 21, 1874, and Clay, born Oct. 9, 1876. Himself and lady are members of the M. E. Church.

JACOB SNYDER, deceased; was born Feb. 15, 1808, in York Co., Pa.; is a son of John and Magdalene (Hostler) Snyder, all from York Co.; Feb. 2, 1832, he was married to

Catharine Wilhclin, who was born Oct. 18, 1810, and the daughter of Peter and Catharine Knose; after their marriage they came West, landing here the same year; when he arrived in this township he had f>100, with which he entered eighty acres of land and settled on it, and was a constant resident there as long as He lived; his death occurred March 25, 1880; he was a good and successful farmer, and had 322 acres of land and excellent Ituildings on it, which he had erected. His wife survives him.

JOHN M. SNYDER, farmer; P. O., Whetstone; was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Feb, 19, 1808; is the son of Frederick Snyder, who was a soldier under Napoleon, and whose memory and character Mr. Snvdor always venerated. Early in life Mr. Snyder learned the shoemaker's trade and emigrated to the United States at the age of 23, and was eight-four days crossing the ocean; was at one time driven backward 200 miles; he landed at Baltimore, and proceeded to Frederick by wagon, and when he reached the place and paid the teamster he had one shiling left; hunger soon seized him and his money was spent for bread; without money or friends, and in a new countr}^ his future prospects seemed to him an\^thing but encouraging, when, just then a stranger arriving, asked of the party if there was any shoemaker in the crowd, to which Frederick responded, and soon obtained work, and in the spring went to Washington Co., Pa., where he lived four years; he then came to Mansfield, where he worked at his trade for nineteen years, and in the time accumulate<l means enough to buy over 600 acres of land; 320, in Wentworth Co., 286 where he now resides. After settling on his farm, he resumed his trade, and carried on his farm, but seeing things sToing wrong, and sometimes a scarcity of help, he dashed his hammer through the window, and never has taken a stitch since, and confined his attention to farming pursuits. In Jan., 1832, he was married to Anna Heaist, who was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, in the year 1811; she came over in the same vessel that Mr. Snyder came in. They (Mr. Snyder and wife) were married in Maryland. They have eight children, all living - Peter, in Wentworth Co.; George, in Gabon; Elizabeth, Anna, Margaret, John, Michael and

Louisa. Peter was out in the late war, in the 81st O. V. 1., three years. In 1862, Mr. Snyder was severel}^ injured in the leg, being caught in a mowing machine; the physician decided to amputate it, but Mr. Snyder would not consent to have the operation performed, and now has good use of it, but is lame. Mr. Snyder has always been identified with the Republican party, and is a member of the Reformed Church.

AMOS SIPES, farmer; P. O., Andrews; born Oct. 26, 1825, in Bedford Co., Pa.; there were ten children in the family, he being the fifth child; nine are now living, born to Henry M. and Margaret (Outkelt) Sipes; she was born in New Jersey, and her husband in Pennsylvania. Amos came to Perry Co. with his parents when but 1 year old, where they lived four years, then moved to this county, locating near Armstrong's Mills, in Washington Tp. Before attaining his majority, Amos had learned the blacksmith's trade. His advantages, educationally, were limited, but such as they were, he improved them. Feb. 4, 1847, he was married to Elizabeth J. Dickerson, born May 28, 1825, in Washington Co., Pa., and was a daughter of Leonard and Susanna(Wolf)Dickerson, natives of Pennsylvania. The Dickersons are a family of marked intelligence, her uncle having represented his county in the Legislature for a number of years. Mr. Sipes, when beginning life was poor, and worked the first year by the day and month at farm labor; the next year he set up in business for himself, at West Point, where he plied his trade for two years, and at his father's solicitation, he returned to the farm, where he stayed two years, and then bought forty acres in North Bloomfield, and lived there fourteen years. April 10, 1866, he moved to his present home, one mile northeast of Williamsport, and considers himself settled for life; he has now 113 acres of land. They have five children - Vialetta, now Mrs. D. Armstrong, Susanna (Mrs. Rienhart), Henry D., Sarah E., Mrs. P. Riley, of Cofi"ee Co., Kansas, and Dubois, at home. He, his wife and three of the children, are identified with the United Brethren Church

JOHN SWALLUM, retired; Andrews. Among the old-time representatives and early settlers, who have been associated wath the events and changes pertaining to this county for about fifty years, is Mr. Swallum, who was born Sept. 11, 1796, in the "Old Dominion," Frederick Co.; his father, Joseph, was one of the 1000 Hessians, who were sent over to this country in R(nolutionary times, and was taken prisoner by Gen. Washington. Mr. Swallum's mother's name was Christina; there were ten children in the family, James was the fifth in order. Mr. Swallum emigrated to Jefferson Co., this State, in 1817, and after one year's residence moved to Belmont Co., where he was married to Margaret Defard, a native of this State; after a residence of three years they moved to Ashland, Richland Co., where they lived nine years, and in the fall of 1830, moved to this county, and settled on the land he had entered and where he now resides; here he built a cabin, and began improvements; he has had seven children - Betsey, Susan, Katie; Malinda, Margaret, Levi and Sarah. Betsy is now Mrs. S. Myres; Margaret is dead; Susan, now Mrs. James Maxwell; Katie, now in Michigan; Levi, in Clarke Co.; Sarah, now Mrs. Robert Fish; Malinda, at home, and taking care of her father in his declining years, he being about 84 years of age. He has been a member of the Christian Church over forty-two years. His wife died June 14, 1864, her death was caused by her horse running away wnth her, and injuring her to such an extent, that she died in a few hours afterwards, being 66 years 2 months and 20 days old.

HENRY SHADE, farmer; P. O., Pulaskiville; was born in Perry Tp., in Nov., 1829, and is the fifth child of a family of six, born to Henry and Nancy (Parker) Shade; both were natives of Baltimore Co., Md., and emigrated to this region at an early period of its settlement; the father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and moved into this township in 1845, locating on the farm now owned by Mr. Axtell; here he lived until his death in 1847; he was born in 1782; Henry lived at his paternal home until his marriage with Hannah Cyphers, who was born in New Jersey, Oct. 24, 1835, the daughter of James and Keziah (Banghart) Cyphers; they were married May 12, 1856, and located on the farm which he now owns, consisting of eighty acres; the buildings upon it are improvements made by him; they have had eleven children, nine of whom are living; the record in the family Bible gives

AVILLIA5I SECHRIST, farmer; P. O. Shaucks; was born in York Co., Penn., Feb. 2;3, 1834, and is the oldest son of Henry and Mary (Clinefelter) Sechrist, who are both of York Co., Pa. At the age of 23, William came West and lived two years in Marion Co., and in Clark Co. one year, when he returned to York Co., Pa., and after one year's stay, returned to this county and worked one year in Johnsville, where he was married to Caroline Henry, who was born Feb. 12, 1842 (in this township), who is a daughter of Martin Henry; her mother's maiden name was Julia Ann Wilhelm. After raan-iage, they moved to Marion Co., where he had twenty acres of land, and lived two years on the place, which proved to be so sickly that he Bold it and returned to Morrow Co., and lived eight years on the Ridy place, in Perry Tp.; he afterwards moved to Mr. Henry's farm, which he worked one year, and then made a purchase of the land he now owns, which consists of fortyfour acres, all of which he acquired by his own industry; begiiniing life poor, he has fought his way through, and has worked hard for what he earned, and saved his means until he was able to purchase his home. He is a good farmer, and his farm is well kept. They have had five children, whose names and ages are as follows: Mary, born March 19, 1863; Eli, October 13, 1805; Ida, September 26, 1868; Alice, December 13, 1872; Sarah A., December 15, 1874. He is a member of the I^ntheran Church.

JAMES SHTPMAN, farmer; P. O., Andrews; Dec. 13, 1824, was the most important event in the history of James Shipman, who was then ushered into the world, in Northumberland Co., Penn., from where his parents, Harmon and Mary (Hub) Shipman, emigrated and settled in this county, in Franklin Tp., where he entered a piece of land, and remained on it until his death, which occurred in 1853; his wife died Aug. 20, 1859. James remained at home until he was 24 years of age; he then started out for himself, emptyhanded. May 22, 1849, he was married to p]lizabeth Eniick, born ^lay 20, 1827, in Knox Co., near Mt. Vernon, who is a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Sawyer) Emick, both of Rockingham Co., Va. After James' marriage, he began renting land, which he continued four 3'ears, then bought fifty acres in the woods; not a stick had been cut on it; here he built him a cabin 24x18, and lived in the same until 1863, when he sold his inter est in Franklin Tp., and moved to Congress Tp., three-quarters of a mile south of Williamsport; there he bought 80 acres of land, and has since been an occupant and owner of the same, having the same clear of debt or incumbrance. They have two children - George W., born April 2, 1850, who is married, and in business for himself; John V., born Feb. 17, 1857, at home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shipman are members of the Baptist Church, having been connected with that denomination for twenty-five years.

GEORGE B. THOMPSON, attorney; ML Gilead; was born on his father's farm, in Congress Tp., Richland (now Morrow) Co., Ohio, Dec. 23, 1840, and has always made his home on the same; he assisted on the farm, and attended district school until he was about 16 years of age; he then attended school nearly two years to E. G. Phillips, Esq., of AYilliamsport, after which he taught for two winters in Congress Tp., and attended the Union School, of Chesterville, dining summers, finishing with one full year at the latter place; he then began reading law with T. H. Dalrymple, Esq., of Mt. Gilead, and on the Pith of Auo-ust following:, he enlisted in Co. E. of the 121st Regt., O. V. 1., serving as 4th Sargeant; he was in the battle of Perrysville, Ky., and with the regiment until Dec. 1, 1862, at which time he was setit to the hospital at Columbia, Ky., with typhoid fever, and while there, Jan. 1, 1863, the rebel. Gen. Morgan, with 3,500 men, took tlie place, our subject falling into his hands; he was j)aroled on honor not to bear arms against the Confederacy until properly exchanged. Mr. Tln)mpson has a copy of this document ([)arole), written on rebel paper. Upon his recovery he reported to Camp Chase, at Columbus, Ohio, and was discharged March 26, 1863, owing to disabilities; he returned home, and renewed reading law, also teaching during winters until 1874; in June of that year he was admitted to the bar, and began the practice of law in Mt. Gilead, and has followed the profession since, residing on his farm in Congress Tp. April 10, 1864, he married Miss Sarah J., daughter of Daniel and Hannah (Ramsey) Wilson. She was also born in Congress Tp., her folks being early settlers in that locality.

TIMOTHY THOMAS, farmer; P.O., Whetstone; was born March 1, 1817, in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Larue) Thomas; the former was born in New Jersey, while the latter was from Pennsylvania. In 1817 Timothy came to Guernsey Co. with his parents, who located in the eastern part,upon land which Timothy's grandfather had entered. When young Thomas was 10 years of age, he returned to Pennsylvania and lived with an uncle until 17 years of age, when he came to Guernsey Co., remaining a short time, and subsequently made several changes. Dec. 3, 1845, he was married to Eliza Carothers, born March 13, 1825, in Guernsey Co., the daughter of James and Ann (Blakely) Carothers, who were natives of Ireland. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, they settled on sixty acres of unimproved land, selling the same eight years afterwards for $775; they then moved to Wabash Co., Ind., where they bought 160 acres for 11050, which he sold after two years' possession for #2000; he then engaged in the mercantile business, and lost all he had; in 1855 he came to this county, landing in Congress Tp., having a wife, three children, and $27.50; this was rather discouraging, yet he plodded on, resolved to rise again; he began at the bottom by renting, which he continued for several j^ears; in 1863, he purchased eighty acres, afterward seventy more, and in 1872, added 160 acres ; since then he has sold off, until he has but eighty acres. They had seven children, five of whom survive - James C, Margaret N., now Mrs. Sylvester, Rhodebeck, William L., Robert B. and Sarah J. (twins), and Edward W, Mr. Thomas has been identified with the Republican party and, has served three years as Justice of the peace, and filled several township offices of minor note.

JAMES THOMPSON, farmer; P. O., Andrews; was born in Doun Co., Ireland, May 24, 1815, and emigrated to this country with his parents when a lad of 4 years, and settled in Washington Co., Penn. They came to this State in the fall of 1830, and settled in the south-west part of the township, near Brynzion Church, purchasing the land of one Crawford; there was a cabin on the place and one acre cleared; here his father remained until his death, which occurred May 27, 1859; his mother died May 13, 1846. James was the eldest of a family of six children - having one brother and four sisters, and was 23 years of age when he left home. Jan. 31, 1837, he was married to Ijydia Findley, who was born March 5, 1820, in what is now Mt. Gilead Tp.; she is daughter of Barcley and Eleanor (Eckley) Findley, who was born in Ashland Co., the former in Penn. .lames located on 40 acres of the homestead, upon which he lived for sixteen years; he then moved north of Williamsport, where he lived four years and a half, and in 1858 moved to Franklin Tp., where he bought a farm of 100 acres; after one year's residence there, he moved to the southeast part of Congress Tp., where he now resides, having 100 acres of land. They have had five children - George B., William G., Mary E. died in Aug., 1869, was the wife of Asher Reynolds; John L., of Ringgold Co., Iowa; Smith Irwin died April 1, 1879; was born Nov. 1, 1850. Mr. Thompson has now been identified with the county's history for over fifty years, which long acquaintance has proven him to be a true man, consistent Christian, and accommodating neighbor. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. The Democratic platform being the most consistent with his views, he has adhered to that.

M. C. WOLFORD, farmer; P. O., Andrews; is a native of Dauphin Co., Pa., and was born Aug. 24, 1820; is the eldest of a family of eight children, born to George and Esther (Cassel) Wolford, both of Pennsylvania. Michael Cassel, came west with his parents when he was but 10 years of age, they locating in Franklin Tp., Richland Co. Here he was raised and stayed until he was 23 years of age. Jan. 23, 1843, he was united in wedlock to Elizabeth Kohler, who was born April 15, 1822, in Adams Co., Pa.; her father's iijiini' was Jacob, whose wife was Elizabeth Miller. After the marriage Mr. Wolford moved to Bloomin<r Grove Tp., where he bought eighty acres in "the woods,' which he cleared lip, and upon which he lived nine years, ^larch S."), 1852, he moved to this township and bought IGO acres of land, situated 2k miles north of Williamsport, on the "angling " road, leading to Mt. Gilead; he has a splendid location, one of the finest in the townsliip; he has since added to his original purchase, having now 240 acres. They have five children - Mary E., now Mrs. C. B. Hart, John G., Uriah E., Leah M., now Mrs. Allen Peoples, and Jacob C. March 29, 1880, Mr. Wolford bid a sad farewell to the companion of his wedded life; an amiable lady, a kind mother, and atlectionate wife, as well as a truly Christian woman. Mr. Wolford is a member of the Disciple Church, of which his wife was a constant member.

JOSEPH ZEGER, farmer; P. O., Shauck's; is at present building a house on the plat of ground u])on which he was born, Sept. 29, 184(3; he is the third of a family of ten children; his father's name was Jacob, who was a native of Franklin Co., Pa., where his wife, Elizabeth Ritter, was born; in 1841 they moved to this county, fixing their place of abode in this township, and bought eighty acres of land for ^375,00, and j)aid the tax on same, which cost them, in all, 1^380,00; here thev made their home until their death; his death occurred May 2, 1872, hers in Jan., 18G5; at the age of 15, Joseph enlisted in the l3Gth Reg., O. V. I., Co. I, and upon his return home worked two years at the housecarpenter's trade; he subsequently made two trips to Missouri - the first time remaining there six months, and the second time sixteen months; but the country not suiting him as well as the " Buckeye State," he returned to remain for life in Congress Tp.; in Sept., 1871, he was joined in wedlock to Elizabeth Emig, who was born in November, 1848, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Miller) Emig; they have one child - Loreno, who was born Oct. 8, 187G; Mr. Zeger located on the place he now owns, during the Centennial year; he is a Republican, and a member of the Grange at Johnsville. Mrs. Zeger is a member of the United Brethren denomination.

AMOS ALT.WORTH, farmer and smith; P. O. Chesterville; was born Nov. 26,1830, in New Jersey, and was married in 1855 to Maria Powell, sister of Thomas Powell; she was born Sept. 11, 1825; they settled after marriage in Chester Tp., and farmed there for four years, and then lived with his mother for three years, afterwards, buying 35 acres, where they now reside, obtained by their labors, except $550, which she inherited; they have improved the land, and now possess one of the finest little farms in the township; he also works some at smithing; he has run a threshing machine for many years. They had two children, Loella and Angeline - deceased Aug. 5, 18G6. She is a member of the Baptist Clnnch; he votes the Democratic ticket. His father Samuel, and mother Elizabeth (Bockoven) Allworth, were born in New Jersey, and came to Ohio in 1831, settling in Delaware Co., and soon after came to Chester Tp. Here the father died, Jan. 1, 18G4; the mother is still living in this township, with her children, whose names are Margaret, Martha, Sarah, Amos, Samantha, Eliza, Eii, Delilah and .lohn.

THOMAS R. BROWN, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born May 22, 1826, in Knox Co. ; his father, Jonathan, was born May 22, 1800, in New Jersey, and his mother, Mary (Larison) Brown, Jan. 3, 1803, in the same State. They emigrated to Knox Co. in 1816, and were married subsequently, and were blessed with - Thomas R., Joel F., James S., Ann E., Jonathan H., Mary J., Phoibe S., Washington (deceased), Clarissa (deceased); the father died Nov. 16, 1879, and the mother, 1867. They were New School Baptists. Thomas R. obtained a limited education; his father being a tiller of the soil, it was quite natural that his son should follow the same pursuit. He was married in the fall of 1847, to Jane, daughter of Thomas and Mary Stiers Clark; her parents had eleven children - Aaron, Jane, Mary, Jacob, John, Berryhill, Thomas, Hannah, Moses, Martha and George. Mrs. Brown was born June, 25, J 826. They farmed on his father's faruT for four years, and then settled on 50 acres of his present farm, and has im])roved the same, and now possesses 113 acres of well-improved land. They have four children - Clarissa L., married Charles E. Lewis; Charles, Jacob and Jonathan. Mr. Brown enlisted in the 88th 0. V. I., and was mostly on guard duty, serving about three years. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he has taken deep interest, and has served as Deacon for eighteen years. He voted the Democratic ticket until the breaking-out of the war, and then joined the Republican party, and has since been an active worker. The farm that he now possesses was purchased from Judge T. W. Powell and Buck.

THOMAS J. BEAM, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born March 15, 1821, in Knox Co. His father, John, was born in Virginia, They had nine children - William, Merit, Eliza, Isaac, Thomas J., John, Sarah J., Phoebe A. and James A. His father served in township offices, and took a deep interest in the county; Thomas attended school in the old log college, and early engaged in the labors of the farm; he was married about 1844, to Rebecca Lafever, and was blessed with two children - ITpton and James W. ; His wife died about 1849, and he was again married to Phoebe E. Burns, by whom he was blessed with Jennie and Mary B. He settled for one year in Knox Co., after his first marriage, and then came to this county, and settled on the land now owned by Joseph Sellers, buying at that time 84 acres of B. Warner, and sold the same in 1880. He bought 42 acres where he now resides, in 1870, of Mr. Burns, and has improved the same and made it worth $00 per acre; he has been Township Trustee, and has held other offices. He has always been an active Democrat, and never voted for a man not of that political party. He takes interest in modern improvements, and always helps in any county enterprise that is of value to himself or to his neighbors.

Chesterville; is a son of John and Elizabeth (Smith) Burns; his father was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother in the same state; they emigrated to Columbiana Co., Ohio, at an early day, and settled in the green woods; there they raised George, Daniel, Hugh, Benjamin, Mary, John, Hezekiah, Anderson, William R. and Peter R. The father was Justice of the Peace for twenty years. William was born Dec. 25, 1812, in Columbiana Co.; his mother died when he was quite young, and he helped his sisters to keep house for their father; he became quite an adept, and was considered very expert at cooking, patching and washing; he attended school in a log school-house, and there obtained the rudiments of a primary education, which formed a taste for literature, in which he takes much interest; he began working by the month after the death of his father, getting 17.00; was married Feb. 20, 1838, to Sarah, daughter of John and Mary (Peart) Howell; her father was born near Philadelphia, and came to Ohio about 1814; her mother was also born near the same place; they settled in Columbiana Co., and had the following children - Abner, Benjamin, Mary, Sarah, Lewis, Jesse and Maria; her father was a farmer and shoemaker. Mrs. Burns was born Sept. 19, 1813,. in Pennsylvania; they settled, after marriage, in Columbiana Co. for two years, and then came to their present farm of 103 acres, buying the same of his brother Hugh; it was entered by David Shaw. They have improved the same, and now enjoy a fine farm, the fruit of their own labors. They had the following children - John, deceased; Ross, born March 3, 1841, married Ann Shaw; Mary E., Feb. 17, 1844, deceased; Jane, born Nov. 22, 1847; Anderson, Jan. 27, 1846; Ruth, Nov. 30, 1850; Dorcas A., Mar. 22, 1853; Elizabeth, Oct. 15, 1854; Alfred, Jan. 19, 1857. He has been Township Trustee, School Director and Supervisor; was once a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. Perhaps but few have witnessed the scenes that have made up the life of Mr. Burns.

D. M. BEBOUT, farmer; P. O. Marengo. This enterprising farmer was born July 19, 1839, in Licking Co. His father, Solomon, was born in 1811, in Pennsylvania, and his mother, Mary Arbuckle, in Knox Co., in 1815. They were married in Knox Co., and soon afterward moved to Licking Co., wliere they now reside and have eight ehlhlren - W. A., Sarah, Nancy E., D. M., Charlotte, Mary J., Elizabeth and Li/./ie. His parents were members of the Disciples' Church,- D. M. attended school some in his younger days, and remained with his father on the farm until past 24, and in May 4, 1804, was married to Julia, daughter of Levi and Ann (Maqueen) Harrod. Both of her parents are natives of Ohio, and settled where the subject now resides. They had nine children; seven grew up - Minor, Perrah, Delilah, William, Julia A., Lewis and Sarah; Jesse B. deceased and an infant deceased. Her mother died, and her father was subsequently twice married; first to Urenah Main, and afterward to Sarah Burt, and had no children by either. Mr. and Mrs. Bebout have had seven children - Laura, born March 15, 1805, died Nov. 15, 1874; Rosella, born Nov. 10, 18G7; two (tvvins) died unnamed, })orn Nov. 17, 1870; William A., born Aug. 3, 1871; an infant, born Sept. 2, 1877, deceased; and Moy Z., born Jan. 20, 1877. They rented for one year in Licking Co., and then bought ninety-three acres of John Wright, and sold the same in 1870, and bought ninetytwo acres, which is the present farm of Lewis Harrod, and they have since made this their home; it is well adapted to stock-raising, being well watered by springs. He is making some specialty in stock-raising, principally in Spanish Merino sheep; he paid off a portion to clear the township draft, and Avas afterward drafted, but hired a substitute; he has been a member of the Patrons of Husbandry; has been Township Trustee one term, and served serveral terms in other offices. He and his wife are active members of the Disciples' Church, in which he has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school; he has been prominently identified with the Democratic party.

JOHN W. COOK, farmer; P. O., Mt. Gilead; was born April 8, 1835, in England. His father, Peter, was born in 1797, and his mother, Charlotte (Preedy) Cook, in 1805, both natives of England. His father was a confecti<jner and malter; he had fifteen children, by his union with Cliarlotte, three of whom survive. John W. is the only one in this county. Our subject attended school until he was eight years old, at which time he was compelled to nurse his younger sister; at the age of eleven he began to learn the baker's trade, at which he continued for twenty-one years. Jn 1854, he came to Morrow County and engaged in farming for Richard Hammond, and continued in his employ for some time, and then engaged with James Auld, and was next employed by Joseph Guage, in Union Co. Li the fall of 1857, he was married to Harriet, daughter of Robert and Mary May; she was born in England. Mr. Cook sent for her to come over when he felt that his means would justify him in taking unto himself a help-mate; this celebration was witnessed by Rev. George Gordon, of Iberia, this county; this companion soon died, in 1859. He was again married in 1802 to Matilda J. Waters; she was born in 1832. They had five children - Mary A., Harriet M,. Charlotte PI, James M. and John W. He then rented in AVashington Tp., until 1804, when he enlisted for 100 days in Co. A, 13th O. N. G. In 1800 he settled on 40 acres in Gilead Tp., buying the same of Lee Russell, and in 1875 sold the same to James Brown, and bought the present farm of 73 acres. He has been energetic, and has very much improved the farm. He is making a specialty of grain and stock. This is more than likely the best watered farm in the county; he has filled some township offices. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church; they were married by Rev. Mr. Shedd. Mr. Cook is the only member of the Prohibitionist party in this township.

SAMUEL W. CHIPPS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born Nov. 18, 1813, in New Jersey. His father, Joseph, was born in 1795, and his mother, Elizabeth (Woodruff) Chipps, in 1787, in the same state. They had four children - S. W., John, Cynthia and Harriet. The father was drafted in the war of 1812, but hired a substitute. Samuel W. had but poor opportunities for an education, and at the age of 25. he came to Ohio by way of Ann Arbor, Mich., from which place he walked; he made his settlement at Chesterville, and worked for a while for Dr. Lord, at that place; while there, in 1840, he married Cinderella Struble; he enlisted in the 3()th O. V, I., and died in Keokuk, Iowa, in the hospital; John N., Sarah, Wesley, Melville, Peter, Daniel, Sophronia, George and Joshua, they rented in Ciiester Tp., for four years, and in 1845 they settled where they now reside, buying 103 acres. He has now 145 acres of well-improved land, attained mostly by their own labor. He has taken a deep interest in township enterprises, especially in the schools; Wesly, Daniel, Joshua and George are all teachers. His wife died Sept. 23, 1877, and was an active and faithfiU member of the Methodist Church. He was again married to Mrs. Ruth Woodruff, who had by her former husband (Theodore Woodruff) two children - Kate and George. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Church. He has always been identified with the Republican party; he cast his first vote for the Whig party. He paid his portion of the township draft.

JOSEPH DOTY, farmer, P. O., Cardington; was born July 4, 1816, in Newark, N. J.; at the age of sixteen he began carpentering, at which he continued the most of his life; he came on foot to Pa., and then to Ohio in 1836, settling at Chesterville, joining his father's family at that place; he soon after returned to Pa., and subsequently came again to this county, and thence back to Pa., where he was married in 1837 to Cecelia, daughter of James and Jane Green; she was born April 25, 1814, in Butler Co., Pa.; by her he had nine children - Joanna married Daniel Beach; Sarah married Jacob Miller, W. D., Joseph S., deceased; James I., deceased; Catharine, deceased; Agnes, married D. R. Hilliard; Mary E., D. G. married Mary McDonald. The family settled on the present farm of 98 acres in 1865; it is owned by the subject and his son, W. D.; it is finely improved and watered by spring, and has orchard and buildings. There are perhaps but few who have experienced the trials of life encountered by Mr. Doty and wife. W. D. was seriously crippled by cutting his knees while raising a building, which has disabled him for life; he is successfully breeding the English Punch horses, being scarcely able to do anything else; he gives his entire attention to this business, and, of course, is very successful; he was engaged in the coal oil business for ten years in Pa, Joseph's wife can remember when her parents were compelled to bar the doors of their house to keep the wolves from entering. Joseph's father was once very wealthy, and once owned 200 acres of land, where now stands the present city of Newark, N. J.

SAMUEL DITWlLER, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born Sept. 7, 1821, in Franklin Co., Penn., and was married in Dec, 1841, to JanCj-^daughter of James and Margaret Riddle. Her parents emigrated from Richland Co., this State at an early day, and were the parents of Joseph, Ibbie, Samuel, Polly, Margaret, I.ettie, John, Jane, William. Mr. Ditwiler by his second marriage has the following children - Wilson, Margaret, Jam?s, Fannie, Ella, Lettie and Edgar; Mrs. Ditwiler died Oct. 17, 1870; she was a member of the Methodist Church; he was again married in 1876 to Mrs. Mary George, whose maiden name was Pierce; she had nine children, three of whom survive - Curtis E., Lilly A. and Abbie L. Her first husband died May 13, 1868. Mr. Ditwiler owns 66 acres of well improved land, all of which has been attained by his own labors. He is now located on 97 acres, which belong to William George's heirs. He paid out a portion of the township draft; has served in township offices. He and wife are Methodists; he votes the Republican ticket. His father, Jacob, was born in Washington Co., Penn., May 9, 1792; his mother, April 9, 1793; the father died there, and the mother and her sons, Samuel and John, came to Richland Co. and began anew in the green woods. The sons were young, but helped their industrious mother to improve it and now have a nice little farm. The mother died in 1879; she and her husband were Lutherans.

G. M. ELLIOTT, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Dec. 28, 1815, in Pennsylvania. His father, James, and his mother, Jane Elliott, were born in Ireland, and came to Ohio when quite young. They came to Knox Co. in 1830, where they died - the father, Oct. 16, 1840, and the mother, 1865. They had seven children - Hugh, Nancy, James, G. M., John, Samuel and Patrick; his parents were Presbyterians. While on their way to this country, they became scarce of water to drink, on the ocean, and had to hold out sheets while it was raining, and would then wring them, and would drink the water thus extracted. Mr. Elliott took advantage of the limited opportunities for getting an education, by

(liliirent work at the fireside. He was married in iS4!), to Mary Harrrd, born Sept. 4, 1819, by \vlu>m he had five children - James M., deceased; Judson, deceased; Jane E., married (Jeorire Nuterman, Wayne Co., Ind.; Samuel, deceased. In 1850 they came to their present farm of eig'hty-nine acres, and have improved the same. He has been Townsliip Treasurer for twelve years, and Trustee a number of years. He makes a specialty of Spanish sheep. They attend the l)isciple Church; he takes a deep interest in any worthy county enterprise.

HENRY FRITS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born March 7, 1820, in Franklin Co., Ohio; son of John and Elizabeth Frits; his younjrer days were spent in school, and (-hearing the forests; his life has been one of usefulness. He was married in 1853, to Rhoda, daughter of Nicodemus and Anna Chilcoat; she was born in 1833. They settled after marriage, on the land now owned by .Fohn Cook and Charles Jaggers. In 1854 he bought his present farm of 51 acres, of his brother George; they have improved the same, and now enjoy 130 acres of fine; land, attained entirely by their own labors. They had three cliildren - Lavina, born Nov. 30, 1853; married Clinton Acker; Charles, born May 31, 1858, married Alice Fogle; William. He paid out about $500 for this township, to clear a draft, made during the civil war; he has been identified with the Democratic party since he became a voter. Takes interest in all enterprises, is an industrious and accommodatiufj farmer.

JAC()B FOGLE, former; P. O., Chestervijle; was born Aug. 3, 1833, on the farm where he now lives; his father, George, was Ixirn in Kentucky, and mother, Mary Sellers, in Maryland; they were married in Muskingum Co., Ohio, and came to Harmony Tp. in 1833, and made their settlement on the farm where the subject now lives, and improved 133 acres; they had two children - John and Jacob. The mother died Jan. 36, 1877, and the father in October, 18G8. Jacob attended school some, and worked on his father's farm, early learning the principles of farm labor; he was married .Ian. 5, 1853, by Rev. Zachariah Thomas, to Mary, daughter, of Joseph and Matilda (Burns) Morris; her father was born in Wales, and came to Chester Tp., this county, when a mere boy; her mother was a native of Columbiana Co., and also emigrated here when young. Mr. and Mrs. Morris had three children that grew up - Mary A., Zelpha and David (deceased). Mrs. Fogle was born Aug. 15, 1835, in this county; they settled at their marriage on the old homestead of his father, where he has since remained; his wife inherited 70 acres, and he 133 acres, all well im- ])roved, on which he makes a specialty of stock-raising, in which he is successful. His marriage blessed him with seven children - William, born June 39, 1855, and married Ettie Powell; Alice, born Sept. 10, 1857, married Charles E. Frits; Charles P., born April 13, 1859; Fred. L., born Nov. 6, 18G1; Morris, born June 13,18(55; infant, Aug. 13, 1863, died Nov. 38, 1863; George A., born Jan. 4, 1870. Mr. Fogle hired a substitute volunteer for the war, and also paid a portion of the amount to clear the township draft; he is now serving his fourth term as Township Trustee, and is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry; he has been identified with the Democratic party, aiul has represented that body as Delegate to County and State Conventions; he takes deep interest in any township or county enterprise.

ISRAEL GORDON, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; this well-to-do farmer was born Sept. 10, 1818, in Greene Co., Pa.; his father, George, was born in Maryland, and his mother Nellie (White) Gordon, born in the same state; the father died Aug. 10, 1830, and the mother in 1850; they had eleven children that grew up - William, John, James, Israel, George, Basil, Isaac B., Mary, Rachel, Sarah and Ellen; Israel attended school in the old pioneer school house until the age of 14, at which time he came to Ohio, settling in Perry Co., and engaged in farming at $6.35 per month, for eight months, amounting to $50; this he invested in forty acres of land in Saltlick Tp., in said county; in one 3'ear this industrious boy had increased his means, and added ten acres more; he soon afterward sold this and bought eighty acres; Feb. 13, 1843, he celebrated a happy wedding with Susan, a daughter of Andrew and Margaret (McCollum) Irvin; her father was a native of Rockingham Co., and her mother of Washington Co., this State, and she had fourteen children, nine of Avhom survive - William, Alexander,

Harriet, Susan, Jackson, Robert, Frank, Thomas, and John; her father died in 1853, and her mother iji 1840; the former was a Baptist and the latter a Methodist. Mr. Gordon and his bride settled in Perry Co., in a log cabin, and had for a bedstead, poles fastened to the walls; they journeyed along and every moment was used to the best advantage, and they began at once to increase their little means, and within four years he sold his eighty acres, and bought 400 acres in Saltlick Tp., on which they labored for twentysix years, and then sold the same to William Maholm, and bought 246 acres, where he now Ih'es - of Jeremiah Smith - who was the first settler; on this farm stand two large willows, which sprang from two walking canes stuck there by Smith about 1820; Mr. Gordon has still continued to increase his means, and has now 516 acres of finely improved land, on which he deals in fine hogs, sheep, cattle, and horses; he and his wife inherited together $248.38; their children were - Andrew J. married Rachel A. Lerow; George W. married Minerva McDonnell; Margaret married James Turner; Thomas; Samuel married May Evans; Charles W. ; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and also of the Methodist Church, to which his wife also belongs; he votes the Republican ticket, and has represented that party in county conventions; encourages all modern improvements.

HUGH GREEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; is a son of William and Elizabeth (Morris) Green. His father was born Jan. 15, 1789, and died Sept. 8, 1855, and his mother was born Oct. 11, 1792, and died Nov. 7, 1861. The father came to Licking Co. when 15 years old, and the mother came the same year. They had John, Sarah, Wesley, Daniel, Hugh, Mary, Nancy and Morris. His parents were Methodists. The subject was born April 24, 1820, in Knox Co.; he early engaged in clearing, and has during life cleared about- 200 acres; he was married Nov. 12, 1840, to Lucinda, a daughter of Stephen and Jane Ulery; by her he has Mary A., Norman H., Elizabeth, Nancy E., Joseph A., Harriet, Franklin E. and Lafayette. They remained in Knox Co. until 1844, when they came to the present farm of 100 acres, buying the same of Baldwin Johnson; he has in all 130 acres of well-improved land - the fruit of their own labors; he takes great interest in any enterprise belonging to the township; he paid a portion of the township draft. His son, Norman, was in Co. F, 136th O. N. G. He has always been a temperance man, is an active Republican, is active aTid hearty, and 60 years of age; he is dealing in fine sheep, in which he is successful.

WILLIAM T. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Nov. 1, 1823, in Chester Tp., then Knox Co.; he is a brother of the wife of James Meredith, whose sketch appears elsewhere; his youth was occupied with such duties as he was capable of performing upon the farm, beside attending the district school. He enlisted in the Mexican war, and was in the battles of Contreras, Churubusco, Chapultepec, and helped to take Mexico. He was married June 3, 1849, to Elizabeth Mcttler. They settled for awhile in Chester Tp., and in 1859 came to the present finely-improved farm of 175 acres, where he has since remained; he erected a dwelb'ng at a costof $2,800, and has other improvements to correspond. They have had five children - Rachel, deceased; Miles M., deceased ; Mary E., deceased ; Armenia married George, a son of Peter and Permelia (Kimball) Hammond; Eva, deceased. Mr. George has been chosen Township Treasurer for twelve years in succession, and has been Township Trustee. He and his wife are members of the Old School Baptist Church, having united in 1854. He votes the Democratic ticket, and has represented that body in county and congressional conventions; was once a member of the central committee. He assisted in clearing this township of the draft in the civil rebellion.

R. E. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., xMt. Gilead; was born Aug. 13, 1835, in Chester Tp. Feb. 2, 1837, came with his* parents to Harn)ony, and was married March 12, 1857, to Delilah Burnes; she was born June 14, 1839; they settled after marriage, on his present farm of 105 acres, a portion of which was obtained by his own labors, and the rest by inheritance; his union with Miss Burnes blessed them with five children - Hezekiah, Enoch A., Emma, Charles and one unnamed, deceased; he has been Township Trustee, and is a member of the Old School Baptists, and votes the Democratic ticket; he was also Constable; his father, Edward, was born Jan. 1, 1799, in Bricknockshire, Wales, and came to Penn. in 1804; liis mother, Jane (Evaus) was born in 170G, and tame to the same county in Penn, in 1 7'Jr. Tliey were married in 182G, in Chester Tp., and had nine children - all died but II. E. Edward has been a church member since his ITth year, and the mother since 18158. The parents started lile in the wilderness and did their part I'or the improvement of the country to what it is. The mother is dead; the father is still living, and is hale and hearty at 81 years of age; during the spring of 1880, he built over 400 rods of fence. Mr. George })aid out %110 to clear the township draft.

JOHN HAYDEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; one of the pioneers of this county, Avas born June 11, 1810, in Licking Co., Ohio. His father, William, was born in New York City, and was raised in Sussex Co., N. J. His mother, Esther (Hoover) Hayden, was born in Fayette Co., Pa. They were married in Pennsylvania, and there the father engaged in buring charcoal until 1808, when they settled near Granville, Ijicking Co., this State, in 1823, and came to Chester Tp., and there the father died in 1842, and the mother in 1859. Their union gave them eleven children - Satnuel, Stephen, Wahala, John, Saloma,Mary, Hannah, Hosea, Ruth, Washington and Ezra. Our subject attended school one term in a barn, and in a log house, in all six months; he engaged in farming early, and has been a hard worker; he has reaped wheat and mowed grass at 50 cents per acre; has gone to mill sixteen miles, once per week, on horseback; he was married Aug. 29, 1833, to Rachel, daughter of William W. and Mary (Rees) Evans, by whom he had seven children (two died when ytmng) - Elias, William, Mary, Hannah and Catharine. His wife died May 7, 1857, and he was again married, June 8, 1858, to Elizabeth Salisbury, a sister of his first wife. Her parents were born in Wales, married in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1810, settling in Licking Co. The following are the children - Mary, Thomas, Elizabeth, Rachel, Aim, Catharine, Julia A., Benjamin and Jemima. His last wife was born Aug. 27. 1812. He settled on the present farm in 1835, buying eighty acres of his brother, Stephen, and has since added to it, making in all 190 acres of arable land, which has been mostly obtained by their own labor; he paid S!l.t52 per acre for the first. eighty acres; he has made a specialty of horses; he once raised a horse that was trained to run, and was bought by the government of Massachusetts for !i!?10,- 000, was once Captain and Lieutenant of a militia company. He and his wife are members of the Chester Baptist Church. He has always been an active Republican, and was a firm man wh(in there were but three votes for this party cast in the township.

AQUILLA JARVIS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; is the son of Eli and Rosannah (Faris) Jarvis; his father was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1787, and his mother in Frederick Co., Penn., in 1789; they came to Knox Co. in 1833, and settled in Chester Tp., and has the follwing children - AVilliam, Aquilla, John, Eliza, Sarah, Rosannah, Margaret, infant (deceased.) Aquilla was born Sept. 20, 1813, in Pennsylvania, and attended school at what was known as the "bull-frog " schoolhouse. He was married about 1852, to Sarah Slack. He was married a second time in 1803, and was blessed with two children - Flora (deceased), Sarah E., born Aug. 21, 1806. He worked at teaming for many years after marriage, and in 1872 he settled on his pleasant little farm of 50 acres, which is the fruit of his own labors, it is finely improved. He votes the Republican ticket, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church and his wife of the Baptist. He has served in some township offices, where it is all labor and no pay.

WILLIAM JONES, farmer, Mt. Gilead; was born Nov. 21, 1831, in South Wales, and is a son of John and Eliza (Watkins) .Jones; both were born in Wales and came to Knox Co. in 1837. They have had 12 children, six of whom are living: William, John F., Aliram, Henr^' G., Catharine J. and James M. His parents were Baptists. Mr. Jones was married March 9, 1850, to Mary, daughter of Benjamin and Lavina (Richey) Kelly, both of whom were born in Pa. and came to Ohio in 1845, and finally settling on the farm now owned by William. They have eight children: Rebecca, Ann, Moses, Mary, Sarah, Lavina, Hannah, and Susannah. Mr. Jones has had seven children by this marriage: Catharine J., Benjamin, Mary E., Levina R., Charles W., Eleanor and Cora E. The father was justice of the peace twelve years in succession, and he held office in church.

He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 28, A. F. & A. M.; has always been a strong temperance man; takes an active part in paying off the township drafts for the last civil rebellion; he votes the Deniocratic ticket; he represented said party to comity and state conventions; he and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Brimzion.

E. R. JONES, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Aug. 3, 183.3, in Wales; his father, Thomas, and his mother, Mary (Rees) Jones, were born in Carmarthenshire, South Wales; the former in 1799, and the latter in 1810; they emigrated to Ohio in 1843, with a family of seven children - E. R., Ann, Margaret, Rachel, Martha, Mary and Rettie; four of the children died within one week, of scarlet fever. His parents settled for a while in Chester Tp., and in 1854 they bought 104 acres where the subject now lives, and afterward added twenty acres; here the father died, Oct. 8, 1872; the mother is still living. Mr. Jones was married Oct. 18, 1857, to Julia, daughter of John and Agnes (Huddleston) Sellers; her father was born in Bedford Co., Pa., and her mother in Muskingum Co., this State; they settled in Harmony Tp., in 1837, and had nine children - Randall, Julia A., Eva, Wesley, Ellen, John, Mary, Sarda and Martin I. Mrs. Jones was born July 24, 1838, in Morrow Co., and has these children - Mary E., born July 4, 1858, died March 22, 1873; Albert, born Sept. 12, 18G0; Thomas M., Jan. 28, 18G5; Judson, June 31, 1867; John, Oct. 3, 1870; Addie A., Aug. 15, 1872; infant died Nov. 5, 1874; Margaret, Feb. 5, 1878. They now possess ninety acres of well improved land, being watered by fine springs; thirtythree acres of this amount was inherited. He makes a specialty of fine sheep. He and his wife are Baptists; he votes the Democratic ticket; takes a deep interest in educating his children.

THOMAS KEYS, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Aug. 7, 1826; his father, James, was born in IhOO, and mother, Jane (Thompson) Keys, in 1805, and were natives of Ireland; the parents are still living there, and have six children - Matilda, married James Eccles, living in Canada; Thomas, Samuel, now in Australia; Henry, in Ireland; Margaret, Sarah E. M., in Ireland. Thomas attended school some in his youth, and in 1851 came to New York, and engaged on a farm at a compensation of $13 to $16 per month, and after paying his board and wash bills he had $5 left per month; in eighteen months he came to Knox Co., this State, and farmed for Robert Ewart, for $120 per year; at the expiration of one and onehalf years, he entered the employ of a noted sheep dealer in Mai ion Co., and had charge of 1100 head for eighteen months; he then rented of Charles Steinfield for one year, and in 1856 was married to Rebecca, daughter of Archie and Jane Ewart, and about that time bought 58 acres of land in Lincoln Tp.; in ten years they sold the same and bought the present farm, settling at that time, March 4, 1806, and have since remained. This possession is 1044^ acres of fine, arable land, being well watered by springs, and is perhaps one of the best stock farms in the county. - the product of his exertions; he makes a specialty of horses and sheep, and always gets the premium on his horses at the count}^ fairs; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and votes the Democratic ticket.

GIDEON KAUFMAN, farmer; P. O., Marengo; is the son of Christian and Christina (Groves) Kaufman; his father was born in Virginia, in 1780, and his mother was born in 1786, in the same State. They came to Ohio in 1807, having married prior to their emigration. They settled in Fairfield Co., wheie his father engaged in farming and the ministry; the latter he followed for over sixty years in the service of the Old School Baptist denomination. They moved to what is now Morrow Co. in 1834, and settled on the farm now owned by Gideon; here the mother died. They had nine children - Anna, Esther, Joel, Rebecca, Gideon, Rachel, Frances, Joshua, infant deceased. The father was again married, to Sarah A. Biggs, then moved to Oxford Tp., Delaware Co., and there died Nov. 14, 1874; the step-mother died April 3, 1875, Mr. Kaufman was born Sept. 17, 1818, in Fairfield Co; his younger days were spent in attending; school and working- on a farm. He was married Dec. 9, 1845, to Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Edget) Waltermire. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother of Delaware, and he moved into Muskingum Co., this State, and came to what is now Franklin Tp., in 1826, and finally made their permanent home in

Harmony ; the motlier died in 1834; by her inairiage with Mr. Waltennire there were six cliildreii, but throe survive - Margaret, Michael and Franklin. The father was subse(|iiently married to Catharine Lono^, and with her moved to Hanooek Co., where he died about the year 1855, leaving to her seven children, live of whom survive, Mary, Elizabeth, Martha, William and .John. Tlie father and last wife were Old School Baptists, and the first wife was a Methodist. Mrs. Kaufman was born Feb. 18, 1828, in what is now Morrow Co. She and her husband settled in a log cabin on his father's farm. By strict economy they have increased their means, and now rank among the well-to-do farmers of the county. They have obtained what they possess by their own exertions except $1,000. He has served with credit in the town>hip olHces. He votes the Democratic ticket, and has represented that party in Senatorial conventions. His wife is a member of the Baptist^Church; she has blessed him with the following children - Mary E., married; John, Layman, Francis L., Lucinda A., married; Freeman Ulery, Wilbert, teacher; Albert N. James B., deceased; Clement L. V. deceased; infant, deceased.

JOSEPH LEWIS, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born July 2, 1833, on Lake Erie, while his parents were on their way to this county. His father, John, and mother, Ann (Evans) Lewis, were born in Wales, and came at the time mentioned to Chester Tp., and bought 100 acres, now owned bv J. C. Crowl and our subject; here the parents had their children, who were - Ann, Mary, John C., Joseph and Valentine. The parents were Baptists; Joseph attended school some in his younger days, and worked at farming and clearing; he thus early learned to make the.best use of his time; he was married in December, 1854, to Clarissa, daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Crawford) Moore; her parents were from New York, and had seven children - Clarissa, Norton, Royal, Little, La Fayette, Burr and Jerome. Mrs. I^ewis was born Apr. 27, 1835, and had by her union with Mr. Lewis - Norton, born Sept. 18, 1850, died Oct. 31, 1877; Sarah A., born Sept. 21, 1854, died March 8, 18()1; Albert, born May 17, J 801 ; Vanda, born May 24, 18CG. They settled after marriage on a part of the present farm, and began clearing, and made the first rail ever made on the same; he has added until now he is the possessor of 400 acres of fine land, and is dealing largely in stock; he began shipping stock at an early day, and has continued the same; he is also breeding fine Clydesdale and Punch horses; he has now one fine dapple-bay stallion, sixteen hands high; he is, perhaps, one of the most successful stock-dealers in the county. Himself and wife are members of tlie Baptist Church. He has always been a prominent member of the Democratic party. He is the builder of his own fortune, having started life's journey with but little means, save fifty acres of land in the woods, which was given him by his father.

WILLIAM LLOYD, farmer; P. 0.,Chesterville; was born March 31, 1828, in Wales; his father, James, was born in 1798, and his mother, Margaret (.Tones) Lloyd, in 1800, both in BrAckenshire, Wales; the former was of English descent; they came to this county in 1828, bringing with them four children; six more were born in this country; their names were - Ann, James, Thomas, William, David, Mary, Margaret, Jane, Benjamin, Catharine, and George; both parents were Baptists; William early displayed an interest in education, and his parents gave him the advantages of a good school; he attended Mt. Hesper College for one year, and at Chesterville high school, and became very proficient in his studies, and at the age of fifteen he was awarded a certificate, or teachers' license; at the age of sixteen he began in his future profession, and followed the same with success and to the satisfaction of his employers, for ten winters; he early embarked in shipping stock, which he continued for many years, in which he was successful; he formed a matrimonial alliance Dec. 30, 1852, with Eliza, a daughter of Moses and Sarah (.Tones) Powell, natives of Wales; she was born Sept. 20, 1832; they have nine children - George, Sarah E., Margaret A., Moses I\, Benjamin, Hannah, John, Clarence, and Ellis- - all living; his wife died Jan. 31, 1877, and he was again married Jan. 22, 1880, to Mrs. M. A. Moorehouse, a daughter of William Olmstt^ad; she had one child - Ella, by first marriage; our subject, soon after his marriage in 1852, bought and settled a portion of land now owned by Joseph Ulrey, and remained there one year, and then bought 130 acres of wild land, a part of the present farm of 347 acres, and has improved the same, and now enjoys the benefit of a fine arable farm, the result of his early industry; the people have called him to serve them as Justice of the Peace, for twenty-one years, in which capacity he still serves; has also been Township Assessor, Trustee and Clerk, member of Chester Lodge, No. 238, A. F. and A. M.; he is member of the Baptist Church, and his amiable wife is a member of the Methodist; he votes the Democratic ticket, and has often represented that party in county and State conventions; he paid out 1800 to clear the township draft.

MRS. SARAH LYON, widow; Mt. Gilead; was born April 15, 1819; she attended school in the old pioneer school-house, and worked on the farm in her younger days; she was married in Feb., 1839, to Cyrus Lyon, born in 1810. They settled soon after marriage on the present farm of fifty acres; he died in 1868; they had fourteen children, six of whom grew up - Elizabeth, Belle, Margaret, Sarah, Charlotte and Phrebe. The former married C. C. Barber; Sarah married William Roberts, farmer, Knox ried William Watkins. been an active member Baptist Church. Her born in Pennsylvania, and her mother in Virginia; they came to Ohio about 1810, and made their final settlement in Knox Co.; the father died in Delaware Co., in 1867, and the mother in 1861; they had nine children, seven of whom survive - Ruth, Eliza, William, Sarah, Mary A., Lewis and Elizabeth. Her father was an Old-School Baptist. Mrs. Lyon is pleasantly located on fifty acres of well improved land, the result of her own and husband's labors; in her early days she shared the hardships of the old pioneers.

J. C. LEWIS, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Jan. 15, 1830, in Wales. He attended school in his younger days, and qualified himself to teach, which avocation he successfully followed for eleven years. He began at the age of nineteen. During this time he has saved from his small earnings $1,100, which he applied to the best advantage; he was married Dec. 29, 1859, to Harriet, a daughter of William and Philura (Smith) Brundige. Her father was a native of Ohio, and her mother of Pennsylvania; she was born Jan. 10, 1842, and was one of four children - Almira, infant, deceased; Bennett and Harriet. Mr. J. C. Lewis settled on the present farm in the winter of 1800, buying first 128 acres; he has by frugality and careful management, added until he has 595 acres of finely improved land, obtained by his own exertions, except 11,200 given him by his father, John Lewis. He has never sought office, but has been chosen by the people to serve as Township Trustee on the Board of Education; he was once a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Marengo, in which he has held the office of Steward; he votes the Democratic ticket; paid off" a portion of the township draft. They had four children - Bryant B., Victoria P., William, died Aug., 4, 1866; Mary, Dec. 29, 1871.

JAMES MEREDITH, was born Aug. 12, 1811, in Licking Co., Ohio; his school advantao;es were limited to those of the log-cabin school house; during his early life his time was occupied at home, assisting in clearing and other duties pertaining to the frontier settler's home. He took to himself a wife Nov.

13, 1833; she was Rachel, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Thomas) George, who were natives of Wales, and found a home in Pennsylvania when young. After marriage they emigrated to Ohio, he on foot and she on horse- back, bringing a feather bed the whole distance. They had nine children; the mother died in 1829. Mrs. Meredith was born iVJay

14, 1814, in Chester Tp. After marriage, Mr. an(i Mrs. Meredith settled on their present farm, containing now about 124 acres, passing through the hardships that only those of pioneer days comprehend. Mr. Meredith cast his first vote for Jackson, with a view to supporting Jacksonian principles, still belongs to the Democratic party. He has been Township Trustee, and both he and his wife are members of the Baptist church. Three children have been born to them: William, Aug. 13, 1834; Henry G., June 1, 1837, and Mary, March 13, 1843. Henry G. was married March 7, 1867, to IVfinerva Ralston, who was born in June, 1849; they had five children, as follows: Addie, born May 30, 1808; Bryant, Aug. 25, 1870; Charley, May 25, 18 ?2; Laura, Feb. 24, 1874, and Emma, Jan. 5, 1878. The mother died Jan. 29, 1878. H. G. Meredith enlisted in Co. G., 20 O. V. I., and re-enlisted in Co. C, 15 O. V. I.; he passed through many campaigns and hard-fought battles; was taken ]>risoner at Stone River, and confined ill Castle Lightning and Libby'Prison; in the latter place he was wounded by a piece of timber falling on him and breaking both hips while asleep, rendering him unable to move for two months; his term of service lasted for four years and thirteen days. Mrs. Jennett Layton, a sister of Mrs. James Meredith, makes her home with the latter. She was married in 1835 to Thomas Maxwell, and had seven ciiildren; he died Sept. 3,1852; she was again married to Joseph Layton; he died in 1857; bv him she had one child.

THO'MAS MEREDITH, farmer; P. O., Cardington; is a brother of .Tohn Meredith, of Chester Tp., and was born Nov. 30, 1813, in Licking Co., Ohio; his younger da3's were spent partly in the old log cabin, and ])artly on the farin. He was married in 1835, to Hannah, daughter of William and Mary Evans; her parents were born in Wales, and came to Chester Tp., this county, at an early day, and while there had quite a family of children; Eliza, May and Hannah only survive. Mrs. Meredith was born in 1816, in Knox Co.; they settled, after marriage, on his father's farm, and remained there five years, and then bought 100 acres, which is a part of the present farm, and built a log cabin thereon, and began clearing away the forest; he was prosperous, and has added to his purchase until he is in possession of 680 acres of well-improved land, which is the results of their own labors; he began early to deal in stock, and by this means he has obtained his fortune; he bought stock on connnission for several years for Dr.iSylvester, Jacob Gurl}' and Smith Thomas; he afterwards purchased and sold for himself; he has been Township Trustee, at;d is now serving in the same capacity. His amiable wife is a member of the New School Baptist Church. Their union has given them nine children, six of whom are living - May A., married Minor Herrod, living in Logan Co. this State; Louisa, married L.Kelly; Priscilla, married Marcus Griffith, now in Moberly, Mo. and is rail-roading; Benjnmii), merchant in Marengo; James, married Ketha Brown, and lives with his father; Emma, married John

Vroom, artist at Moberly, Mo.; three deceased, Elizabeth, William M. and an infant unnamed. He has always been identified with the Democratic party.

R. C. METTLER, farmer; P. O., Marengo; is a brother of Reuben Mettler, whose sketch appears in Chester Tp., and was born Feb. 26, 1823, in Northumberland Co., Penn; he came to Knox Co. with his parents and several children, walking most of the way, with his head and feet bare. His school days were limited on account of poverty, and he early engaged in the rustic duties of the farm, and became very expert in grubbing and chopping. He was married April 15, 18-47 to Lucy M. Bruce, a sister of Joel Bruce of Chester Tp.; she died July 8, 1850, leaving two children - William W., married to Samantha A. Hill, now living in Iowa; Mary E., deceased. Mr. Mettler was again married Feb. 6, 1851, to Martha, a daughter of Japheth and Charlotte West. She was born Feb. 28, 1830; they had the following children - two died while young; those living are - Zilpha J., Lucy A., Isaac N., David A., Ellis M. and Burton AV. At the death of his first wife, he commenced carpentering, and has continued the same mostly since, and with good success. He bought 50 acres of the present farm of Lewis George, and 12 of Japheth West, and 50 50 of Wm. Bartlett, making in all, 112 acres of well-improved land, the fruit of their industr3^ He has been Assessor and Trustee, each one term, and served in other offices. He and his wife ore members of the Disciples Church; he, since about about 1848, and she since 1850. He cast his first vote as a Democrat, and still belongs to the party.

McWlLLlAMS AND GUY, farmers; P. O., Cardington. Mr. McWilliams was born May 5, 1857; his fath(;r, Hugh, was born .Ian. 6, 1824, and his mother, Mary (Denney) McWilliams, was born May 27, 1829, both in Knox Co. They had four children - Charles, born May 4, 1848; enlisted in Co. I, 142nd O. N. G., and died Jan, 15, 1861, at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia; Martha was born Nov. 12, 1851; Sarah L. was born Dec. 3, 1849, and died March 7, 1851. They were both Presbyterians. The McWilliams family were among the })ioneers of Knox Co., the grandfather having settled there while the wild deer ran through the forest, and the howls of the wolf could be heard. Our subject, G. G. Mc Williams, celebrated his wedding Dec. 10, 18 < 9, with Marietta, a daughter of Thomas and Phoebe (Brown) West; she was born April 16, 18G2. Mr. Henry C. Guy was born Feb. 28, 1848, in Washington Co., Penn.; he had but little advantage of education, on account of the early death of his father. Mr. J. S. Guy was born about the year 1820, in Penn. His mother, Mary J. (Rees) Guy, was born in 1827 in Virginia. In 1854 the parents came to Ohio, settling in Knox Co., where the}'' bought 128 acres; here the father died April 19, 1862. The mother is still living in McLean Co., 111. They had seven children - Eliza married W. H. Edwards; Margie married James M. Latham ; Henry C, Anna married William McHugh; Adaline married William Lafaver of Knox Co.; others unmarried (deceased). Henry Guy and Mr. McWilliams were married the same day; Mr. Guy to Miss Eva West, born Feb. 8,"' 1861, and Mr. McWilliams to her sister, attended by Rev. J. W. Wright, of the Baptist Church. Henry enlisted in Co. I, 142nd O. N. G.; these two young wives are members of the Baptist Church. The boys bought 139 acres in the spring of 1 880, of M. Warner, where they are now pleasantly located and are tilling the soil, in which they are successful, as are those who follow their calling and are attentive to it. They both vote the Republican ticket.

JOHN McCONICA, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Feb. 4, 1824. His father, James, was born about 1795, in Ireland, and when young engaged in weaving, and in 1811 came to New York, and thence to Trumbull Co., Ohio, and soon afterward enlisted in the war of 1812, in which he remained until the close, and then came to lJ)elaware Co., Ohio, where he was engaged by the month; he was married in 1820, to Hannah, daughter of Ephraim and Elizabeth (Collins) Hubbell; she was born in 1804. They settled on the farm now owned by Jacob Long, of this township, and here the mother of our subject died in 1836; she was the mother of seven children - Benjamin, deceased; John, Elizabeth, Nancy, Alfred, Angeline and Hannah. The father then put the children out among relatives, and repaired to Illinois, and lived a single and lonely life until 1870, when he died. Himself and wife were active members of the Methodist Church. John learned tailoring and continued at the same for some time, and then clerked for awhile for G. N. Clark, at South Woodbury. He then merchandized at Galion for some time, under the firm name of Hubbell & McConica. He was married in 1851 to Refilla, a daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Madden; she was born Feb. 27, 1830. They settled in Lincoln Tp., and during the same year he bought 84 acres of land of J. Wiseman; ho has also 100 acres in Harmony Tp., upon which he resides. He had six children, two of whom are dead. The living are - Wilbert L., married Luella Gardner; Thomas H., Charles C; Minnie M. married William Fulton. He has served a full share of township offices; is a member of Mt. Gilead Lodge, F. and A. M. Mr. McConica is the architect of his own fortune. He bought and traded stock for many years, in which he was successful, as all are who attend strictly to business. His brother Alfred studied medicine with Dr. I. H. Pennock, and attended the Starling Medical College at Columbus, Ohio.