Muskingum County, Ohio - Chapter 45, 1892 (part 16 of 31)

The town has three churches, Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, and Presbyterian; four stores, post office, and the following secret and benevolent so- cieties: Masonic, G. A. R., Knights of Pythias, Women's Relief Corps, and P. O. S. A., all of which are prosperous. The only factory of any consequence in the town is the flouringmill of John Miller, which is fully equipped with roller process and has a capacity of seventy-five barrels. The first store in the place was that of James Taylor, prior to 1825. He carried a general stock of merchandise and exchanged for the produce of the settlers. Lyons & Wolff had a store near the mouth of Salt creek, in which was opened the first postoffice in the township. The mail was carried by James Larrison, whose route was from Zanesville to McConnelsville. Before this office was opened the settlers were obliged to go to Zanesville for their mail. Mr. Lyons was the first postmaster. Probably the next store opened in that neighborhood was kept by a man named Grader. The first physician at Duncan's Falls was Dr. Mason, who died recently at an advanced age.

The inconveniences of the settlers were greatly enhanced by the distance they had to travel to get corn or wheat ground. Zanesville being the nearest place, the trip was usually made up the river in a dug-out canoe. Two to four days were required to make the trip, and occasionally, when the corn was not thoroughly dry before grinding, the meal would be sour before reachingits destination. This fact led to the erection, by Samuel Frazer, of a gristmill on Flat river. A sawmill was erected in 1834, by Martin Chandler, on Salt creek. There being an abundance of material for the making of brick, I. S. Parkinson engaged in their manufacture as early as 1825, and was soon followed by General Herrick and Andrew Cams.

In 1825 the government, realizing the enormous water power to be had here, erected a dam on the natural falls of the river. In 1836 Dugan and Bowen began the erection of a four-story gristmill, which was completed in 1838. It contained eight run of stones and was the principal mill for many miles along the Muskingum. This mill is still in operation. It has changed hands several times, and is now the property of John Miller. It has been refitted and a great deal of new machinery has been added. Among other improvements has been the substitution of a full roller process for the old buhrs. A large room in the building was originally set apart and fitted up for a cardingmill, and was the only cardingmill in the township.

The Duncans Falls Baptist church was organized in Taylorsville, Muskingum county, Ohio, October 17, 1840, by a council of brethren invited from neighboring churches for that purpose, viz. : from Salt Creek, Parley Brown, Archibald Galbraith, and Abel Johnson; from Zanesville, Thomas Neale and Charles Grant; from Zoar church, William Hambrick, B. Y. Seigfried. Michael White was also present. The council was organized by appointing Parley Brown, moderator, and Abel Johnson, clerk. The following seventeen persons (sixteen of whom had letters of dismission from Salt Creek church) presented themselves before the council, viz. : George Crane, Henry Sapp, James Crane, Samuel Harper, William Bolman, George Gander, Susan Comstock, Mercy Crane, Matilda Groves, Sarah Cuberly, Elizabeth Anu Gander, Rebecca Morris, Hannah Armstrong, Catherine Sapp, Elizabeth Bolman, Moses Masters, and Elizabeth Masters, giving their reasons why they believed a Baptist church should be organized in the vicinity of Taylorsville. These reasons, with their articles of faith being satisfactory to the council, they were in the ordinary manner recognized as a regular Baptist church. At a subsequent meeting the new church adopted the name Duncan's Falls Baptist church. At this time the church had no meeting house, but held their meetings a part of the time in a cooper shop and at private houses, or wherever a convenient place could lie found, but God was with them and added to their number from time to time, many precious souls. In the year 1841 the church resolved to make an effort to build a meeting house on the north side of the river, in the then opening village of Duncan's Falls, on a lot afterward donated to them by Alvah Buckingham and lady.

The church met in their new meeting house for worship, the first time on March 9, 1844. Abel Johnson was the first pastor, under whose labors the church was gathered. The following ministers served the church as pastors at different times: . G. C. Sedwick, Kitchell, Sheppard, Emerson, Amerman, Harford, Erwin James, Davies, Swinehart, Chambers, Neff, Morriss and N. W. Dixon, the present pastor. During the intervals of these pastorates the church was frequently supplied with preaching by other ministers. Although many of the members of Duncan's Falls Baptist church resided in the country, away from the meeting house, surrounded by opposition to Baptist sentiment, the little band has struggled along its way, many times cast down, but never desparing, manfully "holding forth the Word of Life.'' At various times since its organization this church has had very fruitful revivals by which many new members were added to their number. Some noble men have been connected with this church. Men whose piety, liberality, and consecrated lives, endeared them to the church while living, and now that they have gone to their reward, their memory is embalmed and cherished in the hearts of those who survive them. Among the names of these brethern we would mention the names of Comstock, Gander, Cram, Male, and many others, should space permit.

Anchor lodge 283, A. F. & A. M., was organized in 1855, under a dispensation of the Grand lodge of Ohio, by James D. Sturges, John J Kassell, R. I. Peach, Fred Young, Thomas McLees, Joseph Starrett and P. Denek.

In 1856 the lodge was chartered by the Grand lodge of the state at Zanesville, and the following were appointed the first officers of the lodge: James D. Sturges, W. M. ; John J. Kassell, Sr. Ward.; Marquis Williams, Jr. Ward. The lodge has about sixty members. The lodge owns a good two-story frame building, the upper story of which is finished for a lodge room, and is well furnished with all pharaphernalia. The building was erected by the Masonic Building association in 1884. The lodge completed payment for the building in 1887. The lower story is occupied as a general store and postoffice.

Dan Brown post No. 380, G. A. R., was organized and chartered September 29,1883, with a membei'ship at its institution of thirty-eight as follows: John T. Brown, Jacob Bash, F. M. Christie, O. B. Crumbaker, Joseph Daw, George W. Dempster, H. H. Dickes, Silas W. Fickle, H. S. Finley, A. M. Frazier. G. B. Howard, C. H. Hostler, D. Hoppstetter, John Kusmaul, A. L Kinkade, Mathew Lynn, James McNeal, George Mc- Curdy, John Mercer, William McGill, C. C. Miller, G. A. Neff, James G. Osborn, Joseph Peach, A. L. Petty, John Roberts, John Robison, William Robinson, Henry Roinine, D. L. Stockdale, I. C. Swingle, H. H. Smith, John Smith, John W. Tigner, C. Swinchall, John Waxier, David Wells, Frederick Young. Since its organization the post has been increased until it has now a membership of seventy-five. The first officers of the post were Joseph Peach, post commander; F. M. Christie, S. Y. C.; H.

Olive Branch lodge No. 368, Knights of Pythias, was organized and chartered in 1889. It was instituted July 15, 1889, by Capt. Charles Fulkerson, who was deputized by the Grand lodge to perform this work. The degrees was conferred by Mclntire lodge.

In February, 1891, a lodge of Patriotic Order Sons of America was organized with a membership of twenty. The officers are John Weinfordner, president; Herman Perry, vice-president; U. S. Messick, past president; Stephen Cross, M. A.; Andrew Armstrong, secretary; Robert Peach, treasurer; Gee Davis, financial secretary.

Personal Memoirs

David J. Abbott, Otsego, Muskingum county, Ohio, is one of the old settlers and prominent farmers of Monroe township. John S. Abbott, his father, was one of the pioneers of Muskingum county and fame from Tolland, Conn., of English descent and co the old colonial family of Abbotts, who have produced many famous men and women, among whom is the famous historian, John S. C. Abbott, and the famous singer, Emma Abbott. John Abbott, the father of John S. Abbott, was a citizen of Tolland, Conn., and a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He had six brothers and from them have descended the numerous family of Abbotts in America. John Abbott was the father of six children: John S.,

Dr. Jeliiel (who was a prominent physician of Westfield, Mass., and a member of the Massachusetts legislature), Elizabeth, Sarah, Susan J., and Margaret. He was a farmer of Tolland, Conn., and a member of the Presbyterian church. He died there. His wife lived to be ninety years of age. John S. Abbott, his son, and the father of our subject, was born April 22, 1786, on the old homestead at Tolland, Conn., and received a common-school education. Here he was married, March 22, 1810, to Eunice Richardson (born at Tolland, Conn., April 8, 1786), daughter of David Richardson, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and held the office of captain. He was the father of six children: Eunice, David, Marion, Nathaniel, Martin and Alpheus. Captain Richardson came to Ohio with his family by wagons drawn by oxen and settled in Monroe township in 1812. Here he died in the brick house now owned by the heirs of Caleb Buker, at the age of eighty years. He was a pioneer and a man of excellent character and a patriot. After his marriage, John S. Abbott resided in Connecticut two years, and in 1812 in company with Captain Richardson and several others came to Ohio. Mr. Abbott had an ox team with a horse as a leader and a huge covered Ox wagon, and made the long journey quite comfortably, sleeping in the wagons at night. They took the Indian trail from Cambridge, and finally settled in Monroe township, next to a spring on the old Captain Richardson farm. This land was all a wilderness, and Mr. Abbott built a two-story hewed-log house and worked at the blacksmith's trade. He also had a contract in the building of the National pike, five miles between Byesville and Cambridge. During the fulfillment of this contract he was taken sick with the malarial fever and died after a short illness. Mr. Abbott was one of the early justices of the peace of Salem township. He was a man of good character and a very strong and powerful man, and once walked (on a wager) from Salem township to the Holcomb farm and mowed with an old-fashioned scythe, five acres of heavy grass and walked home again, a distance of six miles in one day, when two acres were considered a good day's work. He was the father of seven children: Watson B., Austin L., Orren H. , Temperance, Melissa, Sarah E. , John S., and David J. After Mr. Abbott's death, Mrs. Abbott, who had a good education for those days, taught school for several years in different parts of the county. She married again, John Mulvane, of this county, and died at the age of sixty-eight years, at the residence of her son John. She was a member of the Methodist church, and was a woman of great force of character making friends wherever she went. She taught the first school in Adamsville. David J. Abbott, son of the above mentioned gentleman, was born

August 18, 1826, in Salem township, where, his father lived for about two years when he first came to this county. He received but little education for those days, as he was but an infant of six months when left an orphan and had but little opportunity. From the time he was from ten to eleven years of age, he worked out for farmers, and thus early took care of himself. He worked in this and Scioto counties, where he worked for his brother Orren. He went to Westfield, Mass. , where his uncle, Dr. Jeliiel Abbott lived, and attended two terms at the Westfield academy. He worked at Agawam Falls in the cotton mills for two years. While at Westfield he threw his first vote for Zachary Taylor. When he was twenty-four years of age he returned to Ohio and worked at farm labor. In 1852, January 1, he married Rachael C. Buker (born February 20, 1831) the daughter of Caleb Buker, who was a prominent and wealthy citizen of Monroe township. [See sketch of Decatur Buker.] To Mr. and Mrs. Abbott were born eight children: Francis M. (born May 16, 1853), Mary C. (born September 27, 1855), Eunice C. (born November 27, 1857), Annie E. (born November 27, 1859), Sarah M. (born November 23, 1863), Orren H. (born April 3, 1867), John S. (born April 28, 1869), William B. (born September 8, 1872). After his marriage Mr. Abbott settled on the old Captain Richardson farm, and here lived for two years. He then lived in different places in this township, finally purchasing ninety acres near the farm of Decatur Buker, and in 1867 he moved to his present farm, now owning 360 acres. In politics he is a stanch republican, has the respect of the people and has held the office of township trustee. Both Mr. and Mrs. Abbott are members of the Protestant Methodist church, and he has held the offices of trustee and steward. His wife died May 14, 1889. She was a devout Christian and a woman of fine character and an excellent mother. Of the children Mary C. married William Dunlap of Candor, Penn., May 16, 1872. They had one child, Mary C., born December 31, 1872. Mrs. Dunlap died January 10, 1873. Francis M., who is a farmer on the home farm, August 15, 1872, married Mary J. Yinsel. They have one child, Olive C., born September 25, 1874. Annie E., in 1875, married C. N. Bainter, deputy sheriff of Muskingum county, and resides at No. 90 North Fifth street, Zanesville. They have three children: Blanch, Ernest and Emmitt. Eunice C. married Jeremiah Bradford, a farmer of Monroe township, and has one child, Ernest. Sarah M. married Eugene L. King, a farmer of Monroe township. The three younger sons are unmarried. Orren H. is a conductor on an electric car at Zanesville; John S. and William B. are at home.

is one of the old soldier citizens whose war record is quite interesting, for he was incarcerated in Libby prison in the dark days of the civil struggle. He is now the chief municipal officer of the town of Frazeysburgh. He was born in Muskingum county, near Dresden, and was the son of Zachariah Adams and the grandson of Littleton Adams, who was one of the original settlers of this county, coming here from Fauquier county, Va., about 1797 or 1798. The grandfather was a farmer in comfortable circumstances and came in a six-horse wagon to this county and brought his family; consisting of his wife and nine children: George, Zachariah, John, Benjamin, Samuel, Littleton, Alfred, Maria and Julia. Maria was next oldest to George and brought Zachariah, the father of our subject, in her arms, riding a horse across the Alleghany mountains. Mr. Adams settled in Madison township, on government land, which he cleared up and converted into a line farm. There he lived many years and died at a good old age. He was an old line whig and took an active interest in politics. He was a well-informed man. The sons were also interested in politics, and it was said to be both interesting and instructive to hear them discuss political questions, two of the sons being strong democrats. Mr. Adams was a man interested in all improvement and development in those early days. Zachariah Adams grew to manhood in the wilderness and in some way received a good education for those early days and taught school when a young man. He was one of the early justices of the peace, and was sheriff of Muskingum county in those early days when it required a brave and resolute man to fill that position. He was a prominent military man and a colonel in the old militia. He was also active in political matters, was well known throughout the county, and possessed a great deal of influence in politics. When about forty years of age his health failed and he took a six-months' sea voyage to Cuba. He was married late in life, at the age of forty, to Miss Harriet Williams, daughter of Dr. William Williams, of Clermont county, Ohio, who was one of the leading physicians of early days. Dr. AVilliams was born in Pennsylvania about 1791, and was one of the pioneer physicians of Ohio. He was the father of Olive, Courtland, Selina, Harriet and Martha. His first wife dying, he married again, and the result was one daughter, Elizabeth. He died in Clermont county in the eighty-seventh year of his age. During his career as a physician he built up a fine practice and was well known as an able and successful physician. He was well off, financially, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah Adams were the parents of nine children: Martha,

Anna, William, George E., Euphemia, Virginia, Howard, Thomas B. , and one who died in infancy. Mr. Adams died at the age of sixty-six. During the latter part of his life he was greatly afflicted with heart disease and rheumatism. He was a man of great intelligence and accumulated an extensive library. He was a lover of reading and kept himself well informed on all matters pertaining to church and state. In later years his children found his name a passport wherever lie was known. In early political opinions he was a whig, later a stanch republican and abolitionist and a firm supporter of the government. He was one of the pillars of the Methodist Episcopal church, held the office of steward and trustee and was also class leader. He contributed liberally of his means to the support of the same. His wife is still living and is now seventy-two years old. She is also a devout member of that' church. Their son, George E. Adams, was born June 19, 1846, received a good common-school education, and when but seventeen years of age, or on June 17, 1863, enlisted in Company H, First Virginia Light artillery. He was in two battles at New Creek, Va. , on November 28, 1864, the date of the last battle of New Creek, he was captured together with about 700 men, being surprised by the confederates, who were dressed as Union soldiers. Mr. Adams was confined in Libby prison from November, 1 864, until March 1, 1865. While in prison he was reduced in flesh from 165 to 90 pounds and came out a walking skeleton. The prison then contained about 1,000 prisoners and they were served very scanty rations, a small piece of corn bread about an inch and a half square, and a piece of pork about the same size contributed the morning meal and nothing more was served until night when the same rations were repeated, except about one-half pint of bean soup took the place of the pork. They slept on the floor of the prison at night with nothing to cover them but their own clothing. Mr. Adams considered himself fortunate in finding a brick which he used as a pillow. They were also treated with great harsh uess and many died from starvation and exposure. On being released Mr. Adams was a year in recovering * - ^ ® from his prison exposure and has never since been the same man. The government grants him a small pension in acknowledgment of his faithful services. When he was discharged from the prison, the war was over and his military life was closed. After regaining his strength in a measure, he farmed for two years on his father's old homestead and then embarked in the sawmill business. He was subsequently in the mercantile business a Simons Creek, Ohio, but soon sold out and bough a gristmill which he ran for two years. In 1876 he came to Frazeysburgh and engaged in the grocery business for a short time, after which he was in the lumber business and this he still follows. He is a man of sound sense and excellent judgment and has a host of warm friends. He has held the office of justice of the peace two years, was mayor of the town for three terms, and other positions, all of which he filled in a creditable and satisfactory manner. He is a member of the G. A. R. , Griffe post No. 337, and has been senior vice- commander oue year. Like his father before him, Mr. Adams is a strong republican. He was married, February 1, 1872, to Miss Minnie A. Thompson, daughter of James and Sarah Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a merchant of Noble county, Ohio, but subsequently moved to the Lone Star state. He died about 1886. He was of Pennsylvania German stock. His family consisted of five children: Eleanor, Mary, Minnie A., Ernest B. and Edgar N. To Mr. and Mrs. Adams were born six children: Nellie W. (died in infancy), Lora E. (died at the age of five years), Blanch, Herbert, Wheeler and Seth. Mr. Adams and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and he is one of the trustees. He is a man universally respected and is classed among the best citizens of the county.

Among the old and prominent settlers of Ohio, and of English descent, may be mentioned the Adams family, of which Hon. Thomas Dick Adams, Dresden, Ohio, is a worthy representative. His grandfather, Samuel Adams, was a farmer of Fauquier county, Ya. , a large land owner, and owned slaves, which he liberated when he moved to Washington township, Muskingum county, in 1826. He was then a man of large family, having married a Miss Smith. They had eight children, Harriett, Anna, Louisa, Juleana, Josephine, Mary, James T. and Joseph. Samuel Adams bought 400 acres of land in the northwest part of the township, and improved this property until it was the best farm in the township, setting out a fine orchard, which is still in a thrifty condition. He lived on this farm the rest of his life. In religion he was an Episcopalian, and in politics a democrat. Joseph Adams, his son, was born in Fauquier county, Va. , July 16, 1804, and was about twenty two years of age when he came to this county with his father. He received a good education in Virginia, was a school teacher and civil engineer, and was odo of the early educators of this county. When young he traveled for pleasure, visited the famous Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, and was present in Philadelphia when La Fayette made his famous visit to this country, and shook hands with -him. He did surveying, and then engaged in the mercantile business in Frazeysburgh, and later in Dresden. In 1846 he settled on a farm in Perry township, Licking county, where he resided until 1858, and then moved on a farm ten miles north of Newark. Leaving his family on this farm he returned to Dresden, engaged in the mercantile business, and was business manager for his uncle, George Adatns, who owned 14,000 acres of land, and was also engaged in the milling business. In 1859 he moved his family to Dresden, and in 1864 engaged in business for one year, when he sold out. In 1866 he settled on what is now Brice Frazey's farm, and later settled in Dresden, where he died March 5, 1885, nearly eighty years of age. He had first married, at the age of thirty-one, Emma Reasoner, and to them were born two children, Howard and Jay. His wife died, and he married Mary E. Lemert, widow of Ferdinand Lemert, and formerly Miss Cass. [See sketch of Dr. E. Cass. ] To this marriage were born six children: Jonathan, Oscar, Thomas Dick, Abner L. , Josephine A. and Rebecca J. In politics Mr. Adams was an old line whig, and later, a republican, and he and Mrs Adams were members of the Christian church, of which he was deacon and trustee for many years. He was a man of good judgment, and was justice of the peace for many years, also school director and treasurer. Thomas Dick Adams, his son, was born January 10, 1849, in Perry township, Licking county, Ohio, on a farm. He received a commonschool education, and attended the Dresden high school, and gained a knowledge of Latin. He then took a special course preparatory to teaching at New Concord, Ohio, and began teaching in 1874 in Muskingum township. This he continued for some time, but his farming operation required his time, so he relinquished teaching and devoted his entire attention to this pursuit. In 1869 he superintended the construction of the first two sections of the C. & M. B. R. R. When young he was a clerk and book-keeper for his brother in Dresden. On November 16, 1870, he married Susannah Vanderbark. daughter of Eliphlet and Bethiah H. (Cole) Yanderbark. Mr. Vanderbark was a descendant of old pioneers of that name, and had three children: Susannah, Owen D. and Gresham. He was a substantial farmer, and owned 400 acres of land in this county. Himself and wife were members of the Old School Baptist church. He lived to be sixty- two years of age, and died January 24, 1889. To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dick Adams were born four children; Alta B. , Mary E., Judson J. and Jessie G. Since his marriage Mr. Adams has resided on his farm near Dresden, which consists of 200 acres, pleasantly situated. Socially, Mr. Adams is a Mason. He is a member of the Christian church, and Mrs. Adams of the Baptist, and in politics he is a stanch republican, and has just been elected to the Ohio State legislature by that party. He is vice-president of the Muskingum Agricultural society, and has been connected with it for a period of four years. When young, Mr. Adams read Jaw, and at one time had a good practice. He has had an excellent education, and his judgment has been strengthened by the study of common law. He is a man of ability, and well fitted for the part of a legislator, his life of a practical farmer bringing him nearer the people. His daughter, Alta, is an artist of ability, and has painted several fine pictures. Mary E. graduated at the age of fifteen years at the Dresden high school, and was the youngest pupil ever graduated from that school, which ranks as one of the best in the state. She has shown great talent in music and in crayon drawing, and is a young lady of fine talents.

William W. Adams, a retired farmer, residing in Adamsville, Salem township, Muskingum county, Ohio, was born in Monroe township of this county, but when about six years of age his parents, George and Christina (Werts) Adams, moved to Salem township. The father was a native of Virginia, born in Loudoun county in 1788, February 12, and was a son of William Adams, who died in Virginia. George Adams came to Muskingum county in 1 807, and at the opening of the War of 1812 went to Virginia, where he enlisted in the army. After the war he married and returned to Muskingum county, passing the remainder of his days in Monroe and Salem townships. His wife died in 1873, and he followed her to the grave two years later. Both were members of the Lutheran church. Their family consisted of the following children: Helen, Susan, William W., George, Elizabeth, Mary, John, Sarah, and Margaret. The father followed agricultural pursuits all his life, and became a prosperous man. In politics he was a democrat. William W. Adams, subject of this sketch, was born May 11, 1822, and was reared and educated in Salem township. He was married in March, 1852, to Miss Louisa Bain ter, a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, born October 4, 1832, and the daughter of Frederick and Mariah (Crumbaker) Bainter, both natives of the Old Dominion. Mr. and Mrs. Bainter settled in Muskingum county at an early day, and here the latter received her final summons. The former is Btill a resident of the county, and is now eightyeight years old. Mr. and Mrs. Adams became the parents of eight children, five of whom are now living: Allen, George F., Susan M. , Helen, and Ida. Susan is the wife of Robert Scott, Helen is now Mrs. George W. Williams, and Ida is the wife of Mrs. Albert Scott. The sons are prosperous farmers of Muskingum county. The children deceased were Maria C., Homer, and Cora. Mr. and Mrs. Adams were consistent members of the Lutheran church, and were well respected in the community. His first wife died September 7, 1867, and in March, 1869, Mr. Adams married Mrs.

Sarah A. Carver, a native or Muskingum county, born May 9, 1827, and the daughter of Millar D. and Nancy A. Hannen, who were originally from Bucks county, Penn., but who moved to this county. The father died here in 1861 and the mother in 1863. They were the parents of one child besides Mrs. Adams, Mary, now deceased. The father was a farmer. Mr. Adams has held the office of township trustee and school director for a number of years, and is deeply interested in educational and religious matters. He has succeeded in accumulating considerable property, and is the owner of three as good farms as are in the township, 600 acres in all. He also owns a fine residence in Adamsville. He takes an interest in political matters, and votes with the democratic party. Mr. Adams' children all reside in the county, and he has eleven grandchildren.

George P. Adams, farmer, Adamsville, Ohio, has been familiar with farm work from his earliest youth, and is now ranked among the prosperous farmers of Muskingum county. He was born in Salem township, this county, July 4, 1824, and is a son of George and Christina (Werts) Adams, both natives of Ohio. (See sketch of W. W. Adams.) George P. Adams was reared on a farm in Salem township and received his scholastic advantages in the schools of the same. When twenty-one years of age he started out to make his own way in life, and first settled on a farm in Monroe township, where he remained for four years. He then sold out and moved to Salem township, where he has made his home since. Mr. Adams was married on November 7, 1850, to Miss Margaret Green, a native of Muskingum county, born September 16, 1832, and the daughter of Elias and Betty (Conn) Green. She was the youngest of the following children: Francis, who was born January 27, 1827, and who died in Illinois, June 27, 1855; Willard C., who was born February 8, 1829, and who died in Illinois, December 25, 1867 ; and George C. , who was born February 27, 1831, and who died December 25, 1853. Mrs. Adams' father was born September 9, 1789, and died June 24, 1862, and her mother was born July 16, 1801, and died May 14, 1877. The parents were married in Muskingum county in 1826. The father followed farming and blaclismithing for a livelihood. With the exception of about four years, Mr. and Mrs. Adams have lived on their present farm ever since their marriage, and have reared four children: Salina A., who was born September 30, 1851, and who died in Kansas, January 15, 1888 (she was the wife of Mr. E. Stotts);* Henry A., was born February 22, was born September 16, 1861, and is now residing at home (be married Miss Mary A. Gaumer). Mr. Adams is enterprising and progressive, and is one of the county's best citizens. He takes a deep interest in the progress of the county, and extends a willing and liberal hand to all enterprises of a laudable nature. He and Mrs. Adams are members of the Lutheran church, and in politics he is a stanch democrat. He has ten grandchildren living in Muskingum county and three in the West.

James H. Aikin, the successful editor and proprietor of the ''Enterprise," of New Concord, Ohio, was born in Guernsey county, in 1854, January 20, the son of H. P. and Isabella Sankey (Reed) Aikin. The father is now a resident of Monroe township, Muskingum county, and a farmer. He was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, July 15, 1820, and was the second of a family of nine children born to the union of George and Martha (Patton) Aikin. George Aikin was born in Pennsylvania of Scotch descent. He married, and the family settled in Ohio. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. To himself and wife were born nine children: Jane, Hugh P. , George

W., John G., James P. , Martha H. , Margaret, Mary A. and William (who died when quite young). The others are living except Jane. The father settled in Columbiana county, and about 1835 or 1840 moved to Tuscarakvas county. Here he followed farming the rest of his life, dying about 1860, was a member of the United Presbyterian church, and in politics a republican. The mother was also a native of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch descent. She died a few years ago at the age of ninety -six years. Their son, Hugh P. Aikin, and the father of James H. , passed his youth in Columbiana and Tuscarawas counties, and attended the schools of that time. He settled in Muskingum county, in September, 1864, having previously settled in Guern se.y county about 1845, where he had married and reared a family. Himself and wife were the parents of twelve children: George C. , resides in

Franklin county, Kas. , a real estate man, married, and has seven childi'en; Susanna J. , now Mrs. James A. Atchison, of Franklin county, Kas., has six children; Martha, now Mrs. Samuel R. Guthrie, of Highland township, this county, has seven children; Robert, married and living at Bloomfield, is the postmaster, and has one child; James H. (our subject); Mary, now Mrs. William McDonald of Monroe township, has six children; Anna E. ; Sarah, now Mrs. Calvin Taylor, of Franklin county, Kas., has thi'ee children; Elizabeth M. , now Mrs. John S. Franklin, of Monroe county, Iowa, has one child; John A. is at home; Emma L. and Esther R, at home. The first nine children were born in Guernsey county, and the last three in Monroe township, Muskingum county. These children are living, and the parents are also the grandparents of thirty-four grandchildren. Mr. Aikin is a member of the Associate church, and has been an elder in the same. In politics he was formerly a democrat, but since 1856 has been a republican. He has always been interested in politics, and has held offices in his township. Mrs. Aikin was formerly Isabella Reed, born in 1825, and the daughter of Robert and Jane (Sankey) Reed. Robert Reed was a resident of Jefferson county, Ohio, and later of Guernsey county, and the Reed family is of Scotch-Irish descent. To himself and wife were born six children: James, Robert, Alexander,

Isabella, Jane and Esther. The father died in 1861, and the mother in 1882. The family were all members of the Associate Presbyterian church. Mr. Reed was a republican in later years, and in the War of 1812. James H. Aikin was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, the fifth of twelve children, and came to Muskingum county when he was ten years of age. He attended school in Monroe township, and later a college in Bloomfield. In 1881 he started in business for himself, and took charge of the "Enterprise," one of the leading local papers of the county. He has since edited this paper, and made it one of the brightest and most interesting papers in the county. Mr. Aikin was united in marriage to Miss Mary J. Dew in 1881. She was born in Muskingum county, October 25, 1858, and was one of the three children of Thomas and Jane (Wallace) Dew. Thomas Dew is a resident of New Concord, and an early settler of this county, To Mr. and Mrs . Aikin have been born four children: Wilford M. , Mary A., Metelwa B., and Alma L. (died at the age of eighteen months). They are members of the United Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Aikin is a trustee. Mr. Aikin has been mayor of the town, held the office of justice of the peace for two terms, and is now a member of the city council and the board of education. In politics his sympathies are with the republican party. On all questions of public interest he has decided convictions, and no one need stand in doubt of his position. Possessed of an intensity of nature in every position in which he is placed he takes an active interest in carrying out what he conceives to be the obligations imposed upon him, and while he aims to be honest with his fellows and true to himself and his convictions, he aims to manifest a kindly spirit of charity to all.

Hugh P. Akin, Sago, P. O. Muskingum county, Ohio, is one of the substantial farmers of Monroe township. His father, George Akin, came from Ireland, was a Protestant Irishman, and but a boy when brought here by his father, who was a pioneer settler of Columbiana county, Ohio, coming between 1807 and 1812, and first settling in Wash- ington county, Penn., where he resided some years. He cleared up a farm in the wilderness of Ohio and brought his wife and children - William, John, George and Margaret. He died about 1825 or 1826. George Akin was reared on his father's farm in Pennsylvania, and was a young man when he came to Columbiana couuty, Ohio. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and served with Commodore Perry on Lake Erie. He married Martha Patton, daughter of Hugh Patton, a pioneer set tier of Jefferson county, Ohio, from Pennsylvania, and of Irish descent, his father coming from Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs. Akin were born ten children: Jane, Hugh P. , John, William, George W.,

Mr. Akin settled in Jefferson couuty after mar riage, and lived for about seven or eight years there, when he moved to Columbiana county and resided for eight years, then moving to Tuscarawas county, where he remained the rest of his life. Both Mr. and Mrs. Akin were members of the Associate Presbyterian church. He lived to the ripe old age of eighty-one years, and died on his farm in Tuscarawas county, Ohio. Hugh P. Akin, their son, was born on his father's farm in Jefferson county, Ohio, and received a commonschool education. November 4, 1845, at the age of twenty-five, he married Isabel S. Reed, daughter of Robert and Jane (Sankey) Reed. Robert Reed was from Lancaster cCmnty, Penn., and an old pioneer of Jefferson county, Ohio, but moved to Guernsey county, where he lived the remainder of his life. Both Mr. and Mrs. Reed were members of the Associate Presbyterian church, and Mr. Reed was a ruling elder for many years, and also associate judge of the court in Guernsey county under the old constitution. He was married twice. His first wife died, leaving one child, Mary C. He then married Jane Sankey, and by her became the father of seven children: Jeannette,

Susannah, Isabel, Hester, James, Robert, Alexander. Robert Reed lived to the age of sixty- two years, and died in Guernsey county, Ohio. After his marriage Mr. Akin settled in Guernsey couuty, Ohio, where he lived for eighteen years. In 1864 he came to Muskingum county and bought a farm of 152 acres, where he has since lived. Both Mr. and Mrs. Akin are members of the Associate Presbyterian church, and Mr. Akin has been ruling elder for many years. To them have been born twelve children: George C., Susan J., Martha H.,

Robert M. , James H. , Mary I., Anna E., Sarah M., Lizzie N. , John A., Emma L. and Ruth E., all of whom are living. Robert received a business edu cation at the Commercial college at Zanesville. James attended the college at Bloomfield, Ohio, and is now editor of the New Concord " Enterprise." In politics Mr. Akin is a republican. He enjoys the respect of his fellow-citizens, and has held the office of township trustee. He has the reputation of being one of the best citizens, is a moral, upright man, and is now seventy-two years of age and has all his life been an aid to the moral and religious welfare of the community in which he lives. Mr. and Mrs. Akin are the grandparents of thirty-five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren: Susan J. , married James

Atchison, a farmer of Franklin county, Kas., and has six children; Martha H. , married Samuel Guthrie, of Bloomfield, and has seven children; George C. , married Detta Jenkins (he is a farmer of Richmond, Franklin county, Kas.) and has seven children; Mary I., married William Mc- Donald, a farmer of Monroe township, and has seven children; Robert M. , married Mary McMillen (he is a farmer and postmaster at Sago) and has one child; James H. , married Mary Dew (he is the editor of the "Enterprise," of New Concord, Ohio), and has three children; Sarah M. , married Calvin Taylor a farmer of Franklin county, Kas., and has three children; Lizzie N., married John Franklin, a farmer of Monroe county, Iowa, and has one child; the rest of the children are at home. The Akin family descended from good old pioneer stock. The eldest brother of Mrs. Akin, James Reed, was in the Ninety seventh regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, and served in our great Civil war until killed at the battle of Mission Ridge.

Among the well-established and well-known exponents of the jewelry trade in New Concord, Ohio, will be found William Alexander, who is respected alike in social as in commercial circles. Like many of the prominent citizens of the county he hails from Pennsylvania, his birth occurred in Washington county of that state in 1838, and was the oldest of five children born to Matthew R. and Martha (Sawhill) Alexander. His grandfather, William Alexander, was a native of County Downes, Ireland. Matthew R. Alexander was also a native of Washington couuty, Penn., born in 1816, and was reared to agricultural pursuits which occupation he followed for some time. However, after coming to Muskingum county, he was engaged in carpentering and the mill business. He was married in his native county and after coming west, in 1842, he settled ip New Concord where, with the exception of live years spent in Cambridge, he passed the remainder of his days. He was formerly a Democrat, later a Whig, and during the latter part of his life was a strong Republican. He died on his farm about three miles from New Concord in 1889. He was a successful business man and left a fine farm in Guernsey county. In religion he was formerly a seceder but subsequently became a member of the U. P. church. His wife, the mother of our subject, died in New Concord in 1856, when forty years of age. They were the parents of five children: William, Neely, Joseph, David C. and Matthew S. All of these sons served in the Civil war - William in Company A, of the Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer infantry, Neely and Joseph in Company A, Forty-sixth Ohio infantry, and David and Matthew 'in the Eighty-eighth Ohio infantry. Neely saw much hard service, and was killed at the battle of Shiloh on April 6, 1862. He was born in Washington county, Penn. Joseph Alexander was wounded in the same battle, but recovered and was promoted to the position of first sergeant. He died in front of Vicksburg in June, 1863, of typhoidpneumonia. Both were single men. David and Matthew enlisted in 1863. Matthew first entered the army and went into battle before enlisting but after coming home, in 1863, he enlisted. He was with the Sixty-second regiment for about eight months in 1S62, and participated in the battle of Antietam. After the death of his first wife, who was a worthy member of the U. P. church, Mr. Alexander married Miss Mary A. Scott, and they reared a family of nine children: John H. (deceased), James B. (see sketch), Samuel M. , Mattie E., Andrew H. , Charles S., Margaret J., Mary B. and Ida M. William Alexander passed his boyhood days in the village of New Concord, and when twenty-two years of age enlisted in Company A, Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer infantry as a private. He participated in the battle of Shiloh, Stone River, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and on the Atlanta campaign, Rocky Face Ridge and Resaca. He was wounded twice at Pine Knob, Ga. , on June 14, 1864, once in the arm and again in the side. He was confined to the Cumberland hospital at Nashville, Tenn. He then came home July 18, on a thirty days' furlough, and at the end of that time he joined his regiment at Lovejoy station, south of Atlanta, about September 16. After this lie was in the battles of Franklin, and Nashville which were the last engagements in which he participated. At the battle of Nashville, on December 4, 1864, he was mounted orderly and was knocked senseless and his horse killed under him by an exploding shell. He was discharged at San Antonio, Tex., ami remained in that state and in Louisiana for about four years afterward. About August, 1869, he returned to New Concord and here has made his home ever since. Owing to his wounds and hard service he has not been a strong man since the war. He has followed his trade, that of jeweler and watchmaker, for many years, and has excellent judgment concerning everything relating to the trade in which he is engaged. Mr. Alexander was married first in April 1873 to Miss Mary F. Ambler, a native of Guernsey county, Ohio, and the daughter of John Ambler. One child, Rolfe, was born to this union, but he died in infancy. Mrs. Alexander passed away in 1874. In May, 1875, Mr. Alexander married Miss N. M. Milone, daughter of Barney and Malinda Milone, of Guernsey county, Ohio, of which the daughter was also a native. To the second union has been born one son, W. Ray. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are members of the M. E. church, in which he is one of the official board, and they are classed among the representative citizens of the county. He is deeply interested in all enterprises of a laudable nature and is a liberal supporter of educational and religious undertakings. In politics he supports the principles of the republican party and held the position of mayor of the town for some time. He lias been a member of the school board. Socially he is a Master Mason, a member of Cambridge Lodge No. 66, and he is also a member of Harrison post No. 468, of New Concordia.

Muskingum county boasts no resident more worthy of mention than James B. Alexander, who is a prominent blacksmith and a much esteemed citizen of New Concord. He was born in that town on July 21, 1859, and is a son of Matthew R. and Mary A. (Scott) Alexander, being one of nine children, all living but one, born to his father's second union. These, children were named as follows: John (died in 1861, when three years of age), James (subject), Samuel M. , Andrew H. , Mattie E., Charles S., Mary B., Ida M. and Margaret J. The father, who was a devout member of the United Presbyterian church, died in 1889, but the mother, who also holds membership in that church, is residing in Guernsey county at the present time. [For further particulars of parents see sketch of William Alexander. ] Until ten years of age James B. Alexander resided in the town of New Concord, and after that, until he was seventeen years of age, he was in the country. At that age he went to Antrim, where he learned the trade he is now following, and in 1879 he came to New Concord, where he has been engaged in business ever since. He is wide awake and enterprising, and is one of the town's most thoroughgoing business men. He was married in 1881 to Miss Ella M. Smith, a native of Muskingum county, born on June 25, 1859, and the second of nine children, all now living, born to John and Susan (Zellers) Smith, the father a native of Muskingum county, born about two and a half miles from New Concord, and the mother a native of Maryland. The grandfather, William Smith, was one of the oldest pioneers of the county. The above-mentioned children were named as follows: Adrien J. , Ella M., William O. , Hiram H., James M., John B., Spencer W., Maud M. and Warren. Mr. Smith died in 1890. He was associated with the United Presbyterian church. To Mr. and Mrs. Alexander have been born two children, both sons - Matthew R. , whose birth occurred on June 15, 1882, and J. O., born December 31, 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are members of the United Presbyterian church, and he is a trustee in the same. He is a member of the public school board, and a young man who is interested in all worthy public enterprises. He is active in politics and is a strong supporter of republican principles. He has been mayor of the town, and has been a member of the city council two terms. As a business man he takes the lead in his line in the neighborhood.

Edgar \V. Allen needs no special introduction to the people of Muskingum county, Ohio, for he was bora in the city of Zanesville on June 9, 1841, and siuce about 1860 he has been a member of the bar of this county. His father, Leander Allen, was born at Martha's Vineyard in 1804, and died in Zanesville in 1882. He was for some twelve years an ocean sailor, and a portion of that time was master of a vessel. The Allen family came to Muskingum county, Ohio, in 1815, being among its pioneer settlers, and here they at once identified themselves with its interests. The wife of Leander Allen, Mary A. Barton, was born in Wayne township, this county, in February, 1818, and here still resides. Edgar W. Allen was educated in the schools of Zanesville, and in 1862 entered upon the study of law, soon after which he was admitted to the bar, and at once began practicing in his birthplace. This calling has occupied his time and attention ever since, except from 1870 to 1874, during which time he was clerk of the courts of Muskingum county. He is a republican, the measures of which party he supports on all occasions. December 18, 1873, Miss Jane W. Dempsey, of Lawrence county, Ohio, became his wife, and by her he has two children: Stella E. and Edgar D. He was made a mason of Lafayette lodge in 1862, and is now a member of Cyrene Commandery No. 10, of which he is prelate, and is a member of Muskingum Lodge No. 28 of the I. O. O. F. He and his worthy wife are members in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal church.

George A. Allen, Zanesville, Ohio. In the year 1815 James Allen Sr., with his wife Lois Allen and their child, James Allen Jr., emigrated from Cbilmark, Martha's Vineyard, Mass., and located in Zanesville, Ohio, where he kept tavern until 1819. He then removed with his family to Wayne township, located on a farm near Fairview, and there carried on farming and blacksmithing. This he followed until a short time prior to his death, which occurred in 1848, in a peculiar manner. He was engaged in husking corn, and when apparently as well as ever, he was suddenly stricken with blindness and wandered about in the cold until discovered by neighbors during the night. In the meantime he had become so chilled that he never recovered but died soon after. He was bom at Martha's Vineyard, Mass., in 1762, was a well-known man of his day, and one of the early blacksmiths of Wayne township. His worthy wife had died a number of years previous, at the age of seventy-five years. They were among the very early pioneers of Wayne township. Their only child, James Allen Jr., was born at Martha's Vineyard, in 1782, grew to maturity there and married Miss Cynthia Cottle, a native of the same place. He went with his wife and four children to Ohio in 1815 with James Allen Sr., and with the latter settled in Wayne township, where he resided on a farm until his death in 1847. His wife survived him until 1861, and died when seventy-eight years of age. He developed the coal deposits on his farm and in an early day supplied the Third Street foundry of Zanesville with coal. Of the children bora to James and Cynthia (Cottle) Allen, four sons and one daughter grew to mature years: Leander (deceased); Adolphus, served in the regular army of the United States, and died from cholera at Wheeling, W. Va. ; John C., for many years a leading business man of South Toledo, Ohio, still resides in that city and is now about eighty-two years of age; Lois, married Jonathan Smith, of Muskingum county, and died in Blue Rock township, this county, about 1889, leaving four sons and two daughters; James B., who moved to Decatur, 111., in 1859, enlisted in the service of the United States, Illinois Volunteer Infantry in 1861, was wounded in the battle of Pittsburg Lauding and bled to death; Leander, the eldest of this family, was born at Martha's Vineyard, Mass., August 4, 1804, and at the age of eleven years came with his parents to Zanesville. He had a great desire to become a sailor, and when sixteen years of age ran away from his home and walked the entire distance to Philadelphia. He traveled to New Bedford, Conn., and there engaged as a sailor on a whaling vessel and put to sea on a thi'ee-year cruise in the Pacific ocean. The following twelve years of his life were spent upon the high seas, becoming during that time master of the ship and visiting various portions of the world. At one time he was severely wounded and left for dead upon one of the New Zealand islands. He was found by the savages, who, instead of practicing their canibalistic rites common to the inhabitants of those islands, employed crude science and nursed him back to health. Some months later his vessel again visited the island to obtain a supply of fresh water, and he supprised his old companions by appearing before them fully recovered, and again shipped with them. In 1832 he abandoned the sea and returned to Zanesville, where he became a painter and an early business advertisement of that city was "Allen the Painter. " He died in Zanesville, April 15, 1882. February 1, 1835, he married Miss Mary A. Barton, who bore him six living children: Frances (now Mrs.

William M. Lewis, of Zanesville), John H., Susan M. , Edgar W., and George A. Mary A. Barton was born in Wayne township, Muskingum county, Ohio, February 15, 1818, and now resides in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Sally Barton, both natives of Virginia, who came to Muskingum about the beginning of the present century, and settled in Wayne township. George A. Allen, whose name heads this sketch is secretary of the Zanesville Gas Light Company, and one of the prominent business men of Zanesville. He was born in Zanesville, July 12, 1851, and is a son of Leancler and Mary (Barton) Allen. He received his education in the high schools of the city, graduating in 18G8. He attended Zanesville Com mercial college, and after spending one year as traveling salesman, was appointed deputy county clerk of courts, which position he held for three years. The next seven years were spent as clerk, book-keeper and traveling salesman, respectively, for a wholesale hat house. He also served four years as deputy county treasurer, and after some time spent in business in Cincinnati, accepted his present position as secretary of the Zanesville Gas Light company. In 1879 he married Miss Charlotte L. Hack, of Coshocton, Ohio, and to them has been born one child, Charles M. Socially Mr. Allen is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Mystic Circle.

George W. Allen, farmer, Norwich, has been a resident of Muskingum county, Ohio, all his life, his birth having occurred in that county on March 4, 1821, and his example of industry and earnest and sincere endeavor to succeed in life is well worthy of imitation. He was the elder of two children born to the marriage of Andrew and Mary (Self) Allen, natives of the Old Dominion. The father came to Muskingum county, Ohio, about 1816, settled on the farm now owned by Mr. Allen, and there died in 1833. This farm was entered by John Self, of Frederick county, Va. Mrs. Allen, mother of subject, died in this county when in her ninety-fourth year. Their other child, William S., went to California, and while there had considerable trouble with his lungs. He returned to the East in 1855, and two years later died in Union township. The father was a good farmer and a prominent man in the county in his day. George W. Allen remained in Union township until he became a young man and then engaged in stage driving on the pike from Zanesville to Wheeling, W. Va., following this business for seven years. After leaving the pike he married, and then, as his brother had gone to California, he took charge of the farm. He selected

Miss Lucy E. Black, a native of Guernsey county, and daughter of Ralph Black, as his companion in life, and their nuptials were celebrated in 1851. This union resulted in the birth of ten children: Mary, now Mrs. Galligher of Newark,

Ohio; John M. , who is a resident of Cambridge, Ohio; Alonzo and Melissa (twins), the former residing on a farm, and the latter, now Mrs. Edwin Taylor, lives in Perry township; Elizabeth, now Mrs. M. Winters, is a resident of Perry township also; Emma, died when twenty-one years of age; Ella, now Mrs. Arthur Taylor, is a resident of Union township; William, died when twenty- four years of age; George W., is a farmer of this township, and Charles is at home, attending school. Mr. Allen's wife is a member of the Baptist church. He is considerably interested in political affairs and supports the principals of the democratic party. In 1875 Mr. Allen was elected county treasurer, and so well did he fill this responsible position, and so ably did he discharge its duties, that he was re-elected in 1877, holding the position until 1880. He has held all the township offices, viz. : assessor, trustee, treasurer, etc. , and filled them with distinction and to the satisfaction of all concerned, leaving behind him a record of faithfulness, ability and carefully performed duty. He is public spirited and uses all his interests to support the cause of religion and education, as well as all other laudable enterprises. He is a master Mason and was master of Malta lodge No. 118, of Norwich, for fifteen consecutive years. He has held membership in that order for fortytwo or forty-three years. Mr. Allen has followed the occupation of a farmer and has been unusually successful. He first began with eighty-four acres, but by industry and good management he has increased this to 215 acres, and now has a good property.

Prominent among the well-known and representative citizens of Muskingum county, Ohio, there is probably no one more deserving of mention than James H. Alloways, mayor, Dresden, Ohio, for his residence within its borders has extended throughout his entire life, his birth having occurred in Dresden on June 21. 1846. He is a son of John W. and Lucy (McConnell) Alloways, the grandson of Asariah Alloways, and the great-grandson of Stephen Alloways, who was a native of Scotland. Asariah Alloways was born in Pennsylvania, and when fifty years of age, died of cholera in York county, of that state. He was a gunsmith by trade, and his grandson, James H. Alloway, has a rifle that he made, which is now over one hundred years old. John \V. Alloways was born in York county, Penn., May 8, 1820, and in 1833 he came to Muskingum county where he has since resided. In 1852 he began merchandising in Dresden, and has followed this occupation very successfully ever since. His wife died in 1866. James H. Alloways received his scholastic advantages in the schools of Dresden, and at an early age began clerking for his father. When twenty-one years of age he became a partner. In the spring of 1890 he was elected mayor of Dresden, and in the discharge of his official duties he shows excellent judgment and an unusual degree of interest in the welfare of the town. He was married in Knox county, Ohio, May 2, 1872, to Miss Joanna Allen, and their union has been blessed by the birth of live interesting children: John W., Nannie J., Hattie B.,

Mary L., and James R. Mr. Alloways is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Dresden Lodge No. 103. and his father is a charter member of Watatomaka Lodge No. 186, I. O. O. F. Both are democrats.

Albion J. Andrews, a prominent member of the legal fraternity of Zanesville, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, August 12, 1842, to the union of William A. and Patia J. (Littlefield) Andrews, both natives of Maine, the father born in Kennebec county, November 16, 1814, and the mother in Bath, in 1816. The parents were married in 1837, and the same year moved to Knox county, Ohio, where they remained for about three years. From there they moved to Jackson township, Muskingum county, and there the father's death occurred August 30, 1864. He followed agricultural pursuits all his life, and was a man possessed of more than ordinary intelligence. His neighbors and friends found in him an able and judicious counselor, a safe and true friend, and a man whose honesty and integrity were unquestioned. He gave freely of his means to churches, charitable institutions, etc., and was foremost in any good work. He was an uncompromising democrat in politics, and was able, when necessary, to defend his side of the question with intelligent argument. He was one of four men in his county who voted for John C. Breckinridge in 1860. He served as justice of the peace for a number of years and was always active in local politics. His wife died July 26, 1884, at the home of our subject in Zanesville. The latter was the third in order of birth of six children who are named as follows: Augusta P., the wife of John Simpson, resides near Newark, Ohio; Clara, died in infancy; Ellen, the fourth child, is the wife of Matthew Ashmore and resides in Springfield township, Mus kiugum, county, Ohio; George, died in 1S64, and Charles, the sixth child, died in infancy. Albion J. Andrews divided his time in youth in assisting on the farm during the summer months, and attending school during the winter season. When seventeen years of age he began attending the high school at Zanesville, where he finished bis schooling, and then returned to the farm, remaining on the same until 1863.. He then entered the law office of Hon. A. P. Blocksom, at Zanesville, and remained with him until August 30, 1864, when, on account of the death of his father, he was compelled to leave his law studies and return to the farm to take care of his mother and sisters. He remained at home until 1867, teaching school during the winter and farming during the summer, also reading law when the opportunity presented itself, until the spring of the last named year, when he entered the office of his former preceptor. In the fall of the same year he was admitted to the bar and at once formed a partnership with his preceptor. They had a thriving business which continued until 1872, when Mr. Blocksom's son was admitted to the bar and he formed a partnership with his father. Mr. Andrews then opened an office and devoted his entire time to his profession, meeting with excellent success. In April, 1868, he was elected city solicitor and re-elected twice afterward, and in October, 1873, he was elected prosecuting attorney of the county for four years being re-elected in 1875. He represented the Eighth ward in the city council for eight years, and represented the Tenth ward on the board of education for two years. He is at present a member of the city board of school examiners. On July 6, 1871, he was married to Miss Annie E. Slack, a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, and the daughter of Henry P. Slack, who is a respected and esteemed citizen of Zanesville. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrews: Albion J. Jr., is now in his senior year in the Ohio Wesleyan university (he expects to make law his profession and reads with his father during vacation), Annie E. , Charles A., Helen L. and three who died in infancy. Mr. Andrews is a member of the A. F. & A. M. , Amity lodge No. 5, and is also a member of the Royal Arcanum. Politically he follows his father, and has a strong liking for the democratic party. He has been an active and influential member of the Methodist Episcopal church ever since 1864.

W illiam Armstrong, who is one of the oldest pioneers of Salem township, has been a successful farmer for many years, and in his case that oft much-abused phrase, "self made man," seems to have a true illustration, for his rise in life has been accomplished through his individual efforts and by a constant and persistent industry. He was born in Ireland in November, 1806, being one of five children born to Alexander and Mary (Foster) Armstrong, and in 1808 he was brought by them to America, and when but two years old settled with them in this county. Although the father followed the occupation of farming he was also a contractor on the National pike through the country, his sons also working on the same. After this contract *vas completed they settled down to farming and made for themselves homes in Muskingum county. Alexander Armstrong and his wife died in this county, of. which they had become useful and influential citizens. Their children were named as follows: Elizabeth (Mrs.

McCurdy), died November 20, 1891; John, who has been dead a number of years; William, whose name heads this sketch; James, who died in 1846, and Alexander, who resides in Perry township and has attained the advanced age of eighty -two years. William Armstrong was reared in this county, and as he grew up he became familiar with farming in all its details and when starting out in life for himself it was but natural that he should choose agriculture as his future calling. He was married in 1832 to Miss Isabel Moore, a daughter of Thomas Moore, who was an early settler of Perry township, this county. Mr. Armstrong was called upon to mourn the death of his wife, March 11, 1872, she having borne him a daughter, Catherine, who was born March 5, 1833. For his second wife Mr. Armstrong took Rachel Osier, of Highland township, but she was called from him by death in 1891. After his marriage he began tilling the farm of 160 acres, which was given him by his father, and by his good management he has become a large landholder and a wealthy citizen. He is very practical in his views and is well known throughout the county as a man of sound good sense and one who is not in the least niggardly in the use of his means. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in his political views was formerly a whig, but is now a republican and is deeply interested in municipal affairs. He is a charter member of the A. F. & A. M. lodge of Adamsville, in which order he has taken much interest. In 1864 he enlisted in the Union army for the 100 days' service, at which time he was fifty-six years of age, and served his full time, being on garrison duty the most of this time. In his youth he learned the trade of a carpenter, and it has been his chief pleasure of late years to improve his place and to make many articles of convenience for his home. He is an interesting conversationalist, and it is a pleasure as well as a profit to those who listen to his reminiscences of early days.

Alexander Armstrong, an old settler of Perry township, Muskingum county, Ohio, and a man much respected for his many excellent qualities, was born in Perry township, within two and a half miles of where he now lives, November 10, 1810. His father, Alexander Armstrong Sr. , was a native of County Armock, Ireland, but his people were of

English descent. Alexander. Sr., was married in his native country, and immigrated with his family to America in 1808, locating near Pittsburg, Penn. , where he remained about two years. He then came to Muskingum ' county, Ohio, located on 160 acres of land, purchased from the government, in Perry township, and paid $2. 50 per acre. This same piece of land is yet in the family, and is one of the finest tracts in Muskingum county. Mr. Armstrong is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was a very liberal supporter of the early churches in Muskingum county. In politics he was a whig, but lived to vote a few times in the infancy of the republican party. He was a prominent man, and held many of the different offices in his township. The father died when eighty-six years of age, and the mother passed away three months later, when eighty-four years of age. They passed a long life of usefulness, and died honored and respected by all. Their son, Alexander Armstrong Jr., received his education in the subscription schools of the day, and as might be supposed his scholastic advantages were not of the best. He worked hard in assisting in clearing the farm in his youth, and always found that he could do as much hard work as any man he ever met. He was first married on May 6, 1852, to Miss Rebecca Hardesty, of Union township, but on July 4, 1881, this estimable lady passed away. Mr. Armstrong is a member of the Masonic order, Malta lodge 118, situated at Norwich. He is a worthy supporter of all laudable enterprises, and contributes liberally to churches, schools, etc. After the death of his first wife he married Mrs. Margaret A. Slack, of Washington township. Although a republican in politics, Mr. Armstrong has several times been called upon to hold the office of trustee, showing the high regard in which he is held by his neighbors, for the township is strongly democratic. He is the owner of 180 acres of land, all finely improved, and is one of the substantial men of the county.

Michael Arnold, Adamsville, Ohio, represents one of the old colonial families of German descent in Muskingum county. His grandfather came from Germany and took part in the Revolutionary war. He married in America, and was the father of four children: Adam, Michael, Jacob and Elizabeth. Mr. Arnold settled in Loudoun county, Ya. , where he owns a piece of land. He worked at the trade of a weaver, and was a member of the Lutheran church. He lived to the age of eighty years, dying in Loudoun county. He was a lover of freedom, and his descendants may well take an honest pride in their original American ancestor who fought in the war for independence. Adam Arnold, his son and the father of Michael, was bcrn in Loudoun county, Ya. He received a common- school educa- tion in the German language, could read English, and learned when young the trade of a stonemason, at which he worked until married. He married Mary Bojar, daughter of Michael Bojar, a farmer in Loudoun county, Ya. , and the father of the following children: Philip, Jacob, Samuel, John,

Michael, Mary, Madelina, and Elizabeth, who died unmarried. Mr. Bojar came from Germany after the Revolutionary war. He was a Lutheran, and he and grandfather Arnold assisted in founding and building the Lutheran church near Lovettsville, Loudoun county, Va. After his marriage Adam Arnold settled on a farm in Loudoun county, and was the father of six children: Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Rebecca, Michael and Adam, all born in Loudoun county, Ya., on the farm. Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. His wife died in 1820, and Mr. Arnold lived for many years a widower. In 1854 he came to Ohio with his son Michael and died here at the age of eighty-two years. He was a hard-working and industrious man, a devout Christian and respected by all. Michael Arnold, his son, was born 'April 29, 1818, on his father's farm, and had the good fortune to be bred a farmer. He received a limited common-school education in English, and from his mother learned to speak German. He remained in Loudoun county, working on the farm until he was thirty-three years of age, when he married, March 4, 1852, Elizabeth C. Souder, of Loudoun county, Va. , born April 9, 1826, and the daughter of Michael and Susan (Slater) Souder. Mrs. Souder was an aunt of George W. Slater (see sketch). Michael Souder was of German descent, born in Loudoun county, Va. ; was a substantial farmer and the father of six children: Philip, Elizabeth, Emma, Susan, Eliza and John. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church, and he died on his farm at the age of forty years. After his marriage Michael Arnold bought a small farm, where he resided two years, and in the fall of 1854 came to Ohio and settled in Madison township, near Guilbert station, where he lived nine years. About 1863 he came to his present farm, consisting of 135 acres of good land. To himself and wife have been born eight children: William M. (born March 2, 1853, and married Alice King (they have four children, and he is a farmer of this township. (See sketch of King family), Susan V. (deceased, born January 19, 1855), Edwin F. (born September 11, 1857, deceased in his sixth year), Emma (born July 8, 1859, died an infant), Annie (born February 25, 1862, died an infant), Ella J. (born January 17, 1864, and married Thomas Keys, a blacksmith of Adamsville; they have three children), Charles A. (born December 12, 1866, an able school teacher of Madison township), John Philip (born October 1, 1868). Mr. and Mrs. Arnold are members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Adamsville. and he has held the office of steward and is now church trustee. In politics he was formerly an old line whig, and later a democrat and now a prohibitionist. Mr. Arnold has always been in favor of good schools and has been a member of the board of education in his district. He has given his children good common-school educations. He is a public-spirited man and in favor of all enterprises for the good of the county. His life has been a natural result of an honest purpose and high moral standard well lived up to, and of which his descendants may well be proud.

Arnold & Bateman, embalmers and funeral directors, Zanesville, Ohio. The custom of embalming the dead, which dates back many thousand years, has been practiced in all ages, and by all nations, by a great variety of processes. In ancient times it was regarded as a wonderful art, and its secrets were jealously guarded by those who practiced it, and the expense attending the embalming process was so great that only the wealthy were able to avail themselves of it, for the preservation of departed friends. Modern science has, however, discovered systems which are in every respect superior to those practiced by the ancients, and by means of which the expense of embalming is brought within the means of all. One of the most satisfactory, if not the only true system, is that employed by Messrs. Arnold & Bateman, whose establishment is located at Nos. 13 and 15 South Fifth street, in Zanesville. This firm was established in November, 1881, and is composed of Messrs. Arnold and Bateman, gentlemen who bring into requisition the highest accomplishments and a thorough conception of the duties and responsibilities associated with the business in which they are engaged; the facilities which they enjoy for filling engagements in all departments of the business, assures the highest efficiency. They keep constantly on hand wood and cloth-covered coffins and caskets, burial cases, and everything in the way of undertakers' supplies. They have fine hearses and firstclass coaches for funeral occasions. They will attend funerals in city or country on reasonable terms. They will take the entire control of funeral obsequies, embalming and encasing bodies for shipment to distant points, or for their preservation. John K. Arnold, senior member of the firm, was born in Bellefontaine, Logan county, Ohio, February 9, 1845. When a young man he learned the jewelry and watchmaking trade and worked at it up to 1880, when, in company with W. M. Bateman, he purchased E. N. Hatcher's undertaking establishment and since then has given his time and attention to this business. He came to Zanesville in 1866 and worked in the jewelry store of Janes & Mershon up to 1S80. He was married November

24. 1884, to Miss Emma Ebert, a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, and daughter of Elisha Ebert who resides in Zanesville and is seventy-nine years of age. One child, Edwin, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold. Mr. Arnold is a member of the Mechanic lodge No. 130, I. O. O. F. In politics he is a republican. He and Mrs. Arnold hold membership in the Presbyterian church. An honorable business man, he has secured a liberal and influen-' tial patronage by honestly deserving it.

W. M. Bateman, junior member of the firm, is a native of Washington township, Muskingum county, Ohio, born February 22, 1856. He is a son of Penrod Bateman, who was born in Clay township, Muskingum county, Ohio, November 12, 1820. The elder Bateman was elected sheriff of Muskingum county on the republican ticket in 1856, and served in that capacity up to 1860, at which time he was appointed postmaster at Zanesville, holding that office at the time of his death, which occurred in St. Paul, Minu. , December 8, 1862, whither he had gone for his health. He was chairman of the republican central committee for several years, and always took an active part in local politics. His father was John Bateman. Our subject's mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Mears, was born in county, England,

January 12, 1820 and now resides in Zanesville. Her father, William Mears, came to the United States in 1827 and settled in Muskingum county, Ohio. W. M. Bateman was the fifth of six children born to his parents; Frank M. , who resides in Mercer county, 111.; Annie O. (deceased); Lizzie

H. , wife of Q. R. Kelley, resides in Perry township, Muskingum county; Mary A., wife of Jasper Beard, residing in Mercer county, 111. ; and Penrod (deceased). W. M. Bateman was reared on his father's farm, attending the district school and farming alternately, and at a suitable age entered the Dennison university at Granville, Ohio, where he finished his education. He followed agricultural pursuits rap to 1880 and then formed a partnership with John K. Arnold. They purchased the undertaking establishment of E. N. Hatcher, and since then Mr. Bateman has given his entire attention to his bitsiness. He was married on November 9, 1881, to Miss Ella E. Carter, a native of Muskingum county and the daughter of M. H. Carter. The fruits of this union have been two children : Helen C. and Fred W. Mr. Bateman has shown his appreciation of secret organizations by becoming a member of Mclntire lodge No. 38, K. of P. and Muskingum lodge No. 28,

Fenton Bagley, attorney, Zanesville, Ohio. As a leading citizen of Muskingum county in its professional, business and social life, lending eminent strength to her bar, tone to her finance and grace to her society, Mr. Bagley is second to none in the county. He was bom in Newton township, Muskingum county, Ohio, October 10, 1838. He enlisted in the Seventy-eighth Ohio Volunteer infantry, in November, 1861, was discharged in August, 1862. In May, 1864, he was commissioned first lieutenant, Company B, One hundred and Fiftyninth Ohio Volunteer infantry, and subsequently participated in the siege of Fort Donelson and the battle of Shiloh. In 1865 he was admitted to the Muskingum county bar, and has ever since continued to successfully practice law. Mr. Bagley was married to Miss Isabelle Tipton a teacher in the public schools of Zanesville, Ohio, March 15,1877. Having been elected to the office of prosecuting attorney for Muskingum county in 1879, he served in that capacity for two years with high honor to himself and his censtituents. Mr. Bagley was of devout Methodist Episcopal parentage, and early in life connected himself with that church. In 1879 he transferred his church relations to the Presbyterian denomination, and has continued to work earnestly in that branch of Christ's church. The county republican executive committee elected Mr. Bagley its secretary in 1882, which office he continuously filled for four years. For years Mr. Bagley has stood as a leader in republican politics in Zanesville and Muskingum counties. Always firm in his convictions and earnest in his religion, patriotism, political belief and all else that tends to make model citizens, he has fearlessly stood for enterprise for the advancement of public good.

Nowhere in Muskingum county, Ohio, is there to be found a man of more energy, determined will or force of character than Julius A. Bainter possesses, and no agriculturist is deserving of greater success in the conduct and management of a farm than he. He was born in Monroe township of this county on July 24, 1834, the second of four children born to Frederick and Mariah (Crumbaker) Bainter, the former of whom was born in Madison township of this county, August 19, 1804, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Bainter, who settled here in 1802, and a grandson of Frederick Bainter, who also came here in 1802, and died shortly after reaching this county. Jacob Bainter moved to Monroe township in 1808 in search of a healthier climate, for malaria was prevalent in the low lands along the river in Madison township, but in Monroe township he afterward reared his family who are named as follows: John. George, Frederick,

Daniel, Ely, Jacob, Mariah, Eliza and Elizabeth. The father of these children died about 1865, his wife, who was a Miss Rife, having died same year. The Bainters came to this section from Bedford county, Penn. , and became well known and honored residents of Muskingum county, Ohio. Frederick

Bainter, the father of Julius A., spent his early life in Monroe township. At the age of twenty - seven years he was married to Miss Crumbaker, and the following are their children: Louisa, who was the first wife of W. W. Adams; Julius A.; Theodore, Avho is living on the home place in Monroe township; Jonas, who died at the age of thirtyeight years. After his marriage Mr. Bainter settled on a farm in Monroe township, and there he has resided ever since. Farming has always been his chief occupation, and the manner in which he has conducted his affairs has had everything to do in obtaining the competence which he now enjoys. His farm was at first heavily covered with timber, but with undeviating energy he wielded his ax, and in due time his land was cleared and a considerable portion under cultivation. He is a democrat, and is interested in all important issues of the day. He is a member of the Lutheran church and is active in all church matters, having been superintendent of the Sunday-school for a number of years. His wife was born in Loudoun county, Va., in 1815, and died in 1882, a daughter of John and Catherine Crumbaker. She was also an earnest worker iu the Lutheran church. Her parents came to this county in 1816, the journey being overland, and as Mrs. Bainter was the youngest of the family, she was carried the most of the way by her mother, who walked the most of the distance. The youthful days of Julius A. Bainter were spent in Monroe township, and in 1857 he started out to do for himself. He was married to Miss Margaret Adams, since which time he has resided on the Adams' farm. His wife was born February 7, 1840, a daughter of George and Christina Adams. To Julius Baiuter and his wife the following children were born: Henry H., who is married and living near home; Homer, who died at the age of three years; Hayman who died when one year old; Harvey, who is married and living in Missouri; Bruce, who is married and resides in Adamsville; George F., who resides in Cleveland; Nina B., Nora D., John W., Harmon G., and Jennie. Mr. Bainter and a number of his children belong to the Lutheran church. He is a democrat politically a public-spirited citizen and an earnest Christian. He has a well-improved farm of 144 acres, and is engaged in general farming, in which he has been more than ordinarily successful.

James Baker, Dresden, Ohio, is a descendant of one of the earliest settlers of Tuscarawas and Coshocton counties, Ohio, and of Irish ancestry. John Nelson Baker, his grandfather, came to America from Ireland, and settled in West Virginia after the Revolutionary war. He married Miss Williams, of Virginia, and they were the parents of seven children: William, Thomas, John, Sallie, to Ohio, and first settled in Tuscarawas county, where he lived but a short time, when he died, while his children were yet small. The Indians were in possession of the country at that time, and Mr. Baker had a great deal of trouble to keep them off, his family being compelled to leave the house for safety. John Baker, his son, and the father of James, was born in West Virginia, and was about six years of age when he moved with his father to the wilderness of Ohio. As there were no schools here at that time he received but little education, and could read but not write. His father died, and his mother married again a man by the name of Beaver, who had two children, George and Peggy. The family depended largely upon game and the sale- of furs, and John and the elder brother supported the family by means of hunting. The elder brother, William, died, and Thomas shot himself through the thigh, which necessitated the amputation of the limb. He returned to Virginia, thus leaving the family dependent for four or five years upon the hunter's skill of John Baker, who supported the family until his mother married. He then went to Coshocton county, and married Sally Burl. To them were born seven children: Joseph, Benjamin, Nancy, Hester, James, George and Martha. In 1824 Mr. Baker moved to Muskingum county, and lived here until 1839, when he moved to Illinois, and settled in Lawrence county, were he spent the remainder of his days. When a young man he was a soldier in the War of 1812. He died at the age of sixty-two years in 1842. James Baker, his son, was born November 18, 1818, in Coshocton county, Ohio, received but little education, and learned farming and carpentering, and could turn his hand to almost any kind of work. He started to work when he was very young, and when twenty-two years of age began for himself, and married, May 3, 1853, Susannah Cullins. daughter of George and Mary J. (Muchler) Cullins. George Cullins was one of the early settlers of this county, and was wounded by the Indians. [See sketch of Henry Cullins.] To Mr. and Mrs. James Baker have been born three children, Sarah J., Cornelius R. and Marietta. Mr. Baker settled on the river in Muskingum county, where he lived three years, and in 1860 settled on his present farm, in a log hut with a stick chimney. The house was very small, but the family lived there two years, when Mr. Baker built a farm house. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in Company F, Sixty-second Regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, and served one year and seven days, and was present at the battle of Winchester. He was taken sick, was discharged on account of disability, and returned home. On account of his disability he receives a pension from the government. He was a man who did not hesitate to offer his services to the govern- ment, and risk his life in defense of bis country. By hard work and industry he has accumulated a handsome property, and is well known as an honorable and upright citizen.

W. R. Baker, a prominent business man and assistant manager of the business of fetolzenbach Branch United States Baking company, owes his nativity to Deavertowu, Morgan county, Ohio, where his birth occurred in 1852. His parents, Jacob and Phoebe (Diehl) Baker, were natives of Bavaria, Germany, and came to Ohio when twenty-eight and twelve years of age respectively. They were married in Zanesville, Ohio, and subsequently moved to Morgan county of that state, where Mr. Baker embarked in merchandising. In 1870 they returned to Zanesville, where the father died in September, 1888, when seventy-four years of age. Mrs. Baker is still a resident of Zanesville, and although sixty-eight years of age, is still quite strong and active. Of the ten children born to this union, W. R. Baker was third in order of birth. He at tended the public schools of his native place, and in 1870 came to Zanesville, where he entered the employ of a wholesale grocery company. He worked himself up to the position of traveling salesman, and for about twelve years covered territory in southeast Ohio. In January, 1885, he engaged in his present business. In 1889 he was elected on the democratic ticket to the position of trustee of the waterworks, and ran ahead of his ticket. In September, 1883, he married Miss Louise Stolzenback, a native of Zanesville, and daughter of C. Stolzenbach, and the result of this union is two sons. Mr. Baker is a democrat, and a hearty supporter of the principles of his party. He is a member of the English Lutheran church.

Henry Ballou (deceased) was one of the early settlers of Muskingum county, Ohio, his settlement in this region dating from the year 1820. He was born in Cheshire county, N. H.. September 6, 1796, a son of James and Mehitabel (Ingalls) Ballou, the latter of whom was left a widow with a family of small children to care for. In 1814, with her two sons and three daughters, the mother immigrated to Ohio, and about 1820 she settled in Salt Creek township, Muskingum county, where she was called from life the following year. Her children were James, Henry, Hetty (Mrs. Rufus), Eliza and Alpha. Henry Ballou was married March 20, 1823, to Phoebe P. Tanner, after which, for some time, they resided in Salt Creek township and afterward in Harrison township, where they made a permanent home. Mr Ballou filled several township offices with ability, besides greatly improving his farm. After a life of usefulness he died on the 23d of February, 1857, and is now sleeping his last sleep in Vh'ginia Ridge cemetery. He and his wife became the

March 4, 1824; James Ellis, born July 2, 1828; and Orrin Ballou, born September 21, 1831. Mr. Ballou was a man of fine natural attainments, and these were strengthened and enriched by judicious reading and by contact with the business affairs of life. To know him was to respect and admire him for his many worthy traits of character, and his death was considered a loss, not only to his own immediate family, but to the community in which be resided. He was a brother of Mrs. Eliza (Ballou) Garfield, the worthy and honored mother of President James A. Garfield. Orrin Ballou was the second son of Henry Ballou, and like the majority of pioneer boys, he assisted in the labors on the home farm and attended the subscription schools of his day, in which he obtained a fair English education. He was engaged in farming until 1862, when he began mining for coal on his farm, and he was one of the leaders in developing the coal interests of Muskingum county. In 1866 or 1867 he also began the manufacture of salt in considerable quantities, but owing to the expense of its manufacture he gave it up. He held official position in Muskingum county from 1876 to 1880 by re-election, and was faithfulness itself in the discharge of his duties. He was married to Matilda J., daughter of William and Sarah (Johnson) Price of this county but formerly of Maryland, their union taking place ou the 20th of January, 1853. He and his wife became the parents of five children: Henry, who is in Montana; William F., in California; Sarah A., Harriet E. and Anna. Mr. Ballou is a member of the Royal Arcanum and the A. O. U. W. Jacob Tanner, the father-in-law of Henry Ballou, was born in New Jersey, April who was born June 18, 1778, their union being celebrated March 8, 1798, and resulting in the birth of these children: Mary Ann, born June 25,

1799; John Passmore, born August 20, 1800; George, born November 3, 1 801 ; Phoebe, born November 25, 1803. Jacob Tanner died in Chester county, September 23, 1805, and in 1816 his widow came to Zanesville with her children, where she made her home, but her death occurred at the home of her grandson, Jacob Ballou, September