Muskingum County, Ohio - Chapter 45, 1892 (part 25 of 31)

Isaac, Divver, William and James settled in this county. The latter was born in Washington county, Penn., in 1794, but when six years of age came to Ohio with his parents. He was married in 1817 to Miss Elizabeth Pringle and to them fourteen children were born: Theodosia, who died at the age of fifty-four years and left ten children; Margaret died at the age of sixty- nine years and left five children; Jane died when forty-six years of age; Elizabeth resides in Iowa and is the mother of one child; Divver (subject); Penina, who died at the age of six years; Job married and reared five children. He was a farmer and died in Jackson county, Ohio, in 1878; William is a farmer in Union township and the father of four children; Martha resides in Hardin county, this state, and is the mother of five children; Susan resides in Hardin county and has two children; George W. is also a resident of Hardin county and the father of six children. He served three years in the late unpleasantness between the North and the South; Jefferson was a soldier in Company I, One Hundred and Twenty-second regiment, Ohio Volunteer entered as a private and on the day he was shot mustered his command as first lieutenant; Mary died at the age of ten years, and John, who is now residing in Perry township, this county, and is the father of six children. He was in the 100 days' service. George W., who was mentioned before, was an inmate of Andersonville and Libby prisons for nine months and suffered much during that time. The father of these children, James McMillen, was married in Wayne township, and the farm he first cultivated is the site of the thriving town of Norwich. He moved to Highland township in 1825 and settled on a farm owned by his wife. There he remained for fifty-one years. He died in March, 1876. He was a prosperous farmer and accumulated a handsome property. He was a member of the M. E. church and although at first a whig in politics, he at last affiliated with the republican party. His wife, Elizabeth (Pringle) McMillen, was born in Loudoun county, Va. , in 1798, and was the daughter of Henry and Mary (Trumbo) Pringle. Her parents came to this county in 1810 and settled in Wayne township, near Zanesville, where they made their home for many years. The father died in 1823 at the age of fifty- two years. He was a wheelwright by trade but also carried on farming. In his religious views he was an Old School Baptist and for many years was a minister of the Salt Creek Baptist church of the county. His wife died in Wayne township when eighty-seven years of age. She was the mother of ten children, viz.: Margaret, Elizabeth, Mary, Belinda, William, Penina, Ada Ida, Jede- <liah, George W. and John. None are now liviug.

Mrs. McMillen, who was the second of these children,died May 1, 1875. Sheheldmembershipinthe M. E. church and was deeply interested in religious matters. James McMillen and wife both died in Highland township after a companionship of fiftyeight years. Divver McMillen received his education in the subscription schools of his day and from 1847 to 1863 wielded the ferule in the schools of that township. He was first married in 1851 to Miss Sarah J. Hogan, a native of Perry township, Muskingum county, Ohio, born December 2, 1829, and the daughter of Richard H. and Frances (Decker) Hogan. The Hogan family came originally from Loudoun county, Va. , and were early settlers of Muskingum county, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. McMillen seven children were born five now living: Clotilda, Frances, Alice, George O. and Job W. The three eldest married. Clotilda married John Wilson and became the mother of two children: Etta J. and Elmer D. She and family now reside in Highland township. Frances mar ried J. M. Goodhart, of Zanesville, and they have one child, Homer. Alice, married James Radcliff and is now residing in Perry township. They have three children: Flora, George and Walter. George and Job are at home. Mr. McMillen's first wife died at the age of thirty-eight years in 1868. She was a kind wife and mother and a worthy member of the M. E. church. June 19, 1869, Mr. McMillen wedded Miss Elizabeth Stevenson, a native of Washington county, Penn., born March 15, 1838, and the daughter of William and Eliza (Boyd) Stevenson, both natives of the same county. The father died in Pennsylvania over thirty years ago but the mother is still living and is eighty-eight years of age. Mrs. McMillen was one of seven children, three daughters and four sons: Boyd, Margaret. William, Elizabeth, Samuel, Agnes and Alfred. Mr. McMillen's second marriage resulted in the birth of two children: Bell and Hattie C., both at home. Mr. McMillen lost his second wife in September, 1890. She was also interested in religious work and was an affectionate mother and wife. After his first marriage Mr. McMillen resided in Jackson, Ohio, for thirteen years and then moved to Perry township, this county, where he bought a farm of 160 acres which is still owned by him. He is a democrat, is interested in politics and has held the office of trustee of the township, Mr. McMillen is a self-made man and has, in addition to his farm in the country, a fine residence in Norwich. He spent about sixteen years of his life as an educator and has taken much pains with the schooling of his children.

Among the many agriculturists of prominence in Muskingum county, Ohio, William McNaught, Frazeysburg, takes a leading place. He is of Scotch - Irish descent, his great grandfather having end- grated from Scotland to Ireland when he married. William McNaught's father, Johnson McNaught, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, and followed the life of a farmer. He married in his native country Miss Mary A. Stevenson, and their children, ten in number, were born on the Emerald Isle. They were named as follows: Sallie (died in Ireland in infancy), Eliza J., Isabel, Alexander (died in Ireland then three years of age), William, Johnson, Samuel, Daniel, Thomas (died in America at the age of twelve), and one who died in infancy in Ireland. In 1846 Mr. Johnson McNaught came to America, and the next year sent for his family. He settled in Coshocton county, Ohio, resided there fifteen years, and then moved to the farm now occupied by Samuel McNaught, his son. There he passed the remainder of his days, dying at the age of seventy-two. He held membership in the Presbyterian church, and was a liberal contributor to the same. In politics a stanch republican; he was a strong union man during the Civil war, and sent three of his sons to fight in defense of their country: William (subject), Johnson and Samuel. Johnson was in the famous Ninety-seventh regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, Company F, and was in all the battles of that regiment until he was killed at the battle of Missionary Ridge. Samuel enlisted May 19, 1864, in Company F, One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer infantry, and served three months. Johnson McNaught (father of our subject) was an industrious, law-abiding citizen, and brought up his children to be honorable, upright citizens. William McNaught was born in County Donegal, Ireland, September 30, 1836, was educated in his native country until eleven years of age, and then came with his mother to America. He at once began assisting his father on the farm, and on September 3, 1863, was united in marriage to Miss Mary N. Baker, who was bom April 5, 1845, and who was the daughter of William H. and Sarah A. (Walker) Baker. William Baker was a native of New Jersey, and came to Muskingum county, Ohio, when twenty -one years of age, settling in Dresden. He was a blacksmith by trade. He was married in Dresden, and became the father of five children: Helen, Mary M. , Anna A., Albert A. and Jerome W. Mr. Baker was for some time engaged in merchandising in Dresden, and served as constable. He died at the age of sixty years. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a man of high character. He was well educated, but was naturally intelligent. His father was killed in the Revolutionary war. Mr. Baker's wife, Sarah A. (Walker) Baker, was a descendant of John Barron, on the maternal side. Mr. Barron was an old pioneer from Ireland, and settled in Jackson township, Muskingum county, Ohio, on the farm now occupied by Sylvester Mc-

Donald, at a very early day. When a young man he taught school in a log house on this farm, and this house has since served as a residence and a sheep house, and now stands on the farm of William McNaught. John Barron moved to Dresden and there died at the age of ninety-seven. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church many years. To Mr. and Mrs. McNaught were born thirteen children: Anna M. (died at ten years), William J., Carrie B., Fannie, Maggie (died at the age of three years), Helen E. (died at the age of one year), Elmer, Lizzie D., Blanche, Samuel P. , Jerome E., Myrtle and Otto (died in infancy). After marriage Mr. McNaught settled in Coshocton county, and on September 30, 1864, enlisted in Company F, Seventy-eighth regiment, Volunteer infantry, and was in the battles of Atlanta, Buford and , S. C. He was severely injured by falling off a bridge January, 1864, and was in the hospital at Buford, S. C., for a short time. After this he was at Fort Schuyler eight weeks and then joined his regiment at Goldsboro, N. C., fighting until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged at Washington, D. C. , May 30, 1865, and was present and marched in the grand review. Upon returning home he bought the farm where he now lives. He and Mrs. McNaught are worthy and exemplary members of the Presbyterian church, and Mr. McNaught has been an elder for fifteen years. In politics he affiliates with the republican party. His daughter Carrie married Rev. James A. Leggett, a Presbyterian minister now filling the pulpit at Kingston, Ind. Mr. Mc- Naught has ever been a hard-working man, but has been disabled for years from injuries received during the war. He is strictly temperate, and is honorable and upright. He erected a fine residence, but this was destroyed by fire, and he has since built another, a comfortable two-story residence. He has been ably assisted by his capable and faithful wife in rearing the large family, and they have given their children the best educational advantages.

William McVey, dealer in furniture and household decorations, New Concord, Ohio. Mr. McVey was born in Rich Hill township, Muskingum county, Ohio, August 1, 1837, and was the eldest living child born to George and Jane (Given) Mc- Vey, both natives of Washington county, Penn., born in 1805 and 1807, respectively. Our subject's paternal grandparents, Enoch and Elizabeth (Lyons) McVey, were also natives of the Keystone state, born in Mifflin county. George McVey's early life was spent on a farm in Pennsylvania, and when eleven years of age he came with his parents to Muskingum county and settled with them in Rich Hill township. In 1826 he built a flatboat and made a trip to New Orleans, taking a load of flour for general trading. In 1834 he married Miss Given, and reared eight children, only flve reaching mature years: William, Jane E. (residing in Kansas), Rachel M. (now Mrs. McCutcheon), Rev. Hugh G. (a minister of the United Presbyterian church at New Wilmington, Penn.,) and David E. (married, is a farmer and dealer in windmills at Sterling, Kas.). George McVey was a wide-awake and enterprising farmer, and accumulated a good property. He was a self-made man and a public spirited citizen. His death occurred on the farm where he had resided for fifty years, April 19, 1885, when eighty-one years of age. He held membership in the United Presbyterian church for over fifty years, and was an active worker in educational and religious enterprises. In early life he was a democrat, but later he became a republican, and was one of the ardent supporters of that party. He held a number of offices of trust in his county, and was well and favorably known all over the same. Mrs. McVey was also a member of the United Presbyterian church the greater part of her life, and died in Rich Hill township, this county, about 1874. She was the daughter of David and Jane (Langan) Given, who settled in Muskingum county about 1815. About 1825 two of her brothers were struck by lightning and killed while flaying wheat in a barn. Her parents died in this township, the mother when about ninety-eight or ninety-nine years of age. William McVey's boyhood days were passed on the farm where he first saw the light of day, and he remained under the parental roof until twenty-five years of age. In September, 1862, he enlisted in Company H., One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer infantry, Second brigade, Third division, Sixth Army Corps, under Gen. Grant, and participated in a great many engagements, the following being the most important: Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Winchester, Cedar Creek and Petersburg. He was in twenty- six battles and served three years, and during that time was only absent on a twentydays' furlough. He was neither wounded nor taken prisoner. At the close of the war he was honorably discharged at Washington City, and then returned to Rich Hill township, where, on May 17, 1866, he was married to Miss Rachel J. Pollock, daughter of Samuel and Louisa (Miller) Pollock, and a native of Muskingum county, born November 21, 1843. Her parents are still living, and have been married over fifty years, having celebrated their golden wedding not long ago. Mrs. McVey was now the eldestof eleven children, eight of whom are now living, and named in the order of their births as follows: Abraham M. (who was killed at the battle of Spottsylvania), Mary E., Allie, Maggie, Henry, Wilson S., Chalmers, Addie, and two who died while young. Mr. and Mrs. McVey's

May 21, 1872, is attending college; Frank G., born July, 1875, is attending high school, and Mary L., born November 21, 1879, is also in school. Mr. McVey and family are members of the United Presbyterian church, in which he is an elder and an earnest worker. He is a republican in politics, and of late his sympathies have been with the prohibition party. Mr. McVey followed farming after the war until 1869, when he moved to Chandlerville and engaged in the drug business for about three years. From there he went to Washington, Guernsey county, Ohio, and was in the general merchandising business until 1884, when he came to New Concord, where he has since been engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Mr. McVey has held a number of official positions in the towns in which he has resided, and was treasurer of Guernsey county fair for a number of years.

The Dresden Seamless Hosiery Company, C. H. Magness & Co. , proprietors. Works corner Main and Chestnut streets. This is one of the largest, ablest and most equitably conducted industrial institutions of this county and promises to give conspicuity to this place as a manufacturing and business center. It dates its establishment here to February of the present year (1892), and the members of the firm are Joseph B. Mercer, C. H. Magness, and Harry J. Mercer, all live, energetic, business men. All have heretofore been associated with the business interests of Zanesville, and bring into requisition the amplest financial and executive ability for the most advantageous prosecution of this important industry. They have secured an excellent plant with ample buildings, and have introduced the newest improved machinery, propelled by one fifteen horse power engine and boiler, and furnish employment to an average of forty to fifty hands in the various departments of the business. These works are devoted to the manufacture of the best grades of men's woolen half hose, and women's misses' and children's hose, made from the best of yarns, and which, in reliability of construction and stability of color, will bear favorable comparison with any contemporaneous establishment in the Union. This institution is one which reflects credit upon the place, both in its products and the efficiency of its management, and is prepared to supply the trade upon as favorable terms as any similar house in the United States, when true equality is taken into consideration. Traveling salesmen represent this house in various sections of the Union. Joseph B. Mercer was born in Zanesville, Ohio, January 11, 1857, and is a son of Hiram and Alice (Ailes) Mercer. He received a good high-school education in Zanesville, and subsequently was engaged in office work for the Zanesville Woolen Mills for eight years. In 1881 he became a partner in the Zanesville Hose Manufacturing Company, which employed about 250 hands all the time, and he remained connected with this until 1887. In 1890 Mr. Mercer accepted his present position as manager of the Dresden Hosiery company. He was married in 1886 to Miss Anna Starr, a native of Muskingum county, and the daughter of Moses Starr, who resides in Cambridge, Ohio. In politics he is a republican and socially he affiliates with the K. of P. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Charles H. Magness was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, July 1, 1863, and is a son of Fielding and Caroline (Wells) Magness,both now residing with their son Charles. The later received a good practical education in the common schools and when twenty years of age began clerking in a store for Sturtevant & Martin, with whom he continued for six years. After this he clerked for Thomas Coulton for one year. In 1886 he married Miss Stella Parsons, of Zanesville, and the daughter of Henry Parsons. He is a member of the K. of P., and in politics is a stanch republican. He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. Harry J. Mercer was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 28, 1864, and is a son of Hiram and Alice (Ailes) Mercer. He was well educated in the common schools, and when sixteen years of age commenced working in the Zanesville Woolen Mills, where he continued for about nine months He then worked for the Hose Manufacturing company, and subsequently in the carpet store of W. H. Rutledge. After this he became shipping clerk in the hose factory at Zanesville, and remained thus engaged until 1890, when the present firm was organized with Mr. Mercer as a partner. He is also a member of the K. of P., and in politics is a republican.

John H. Mangold, superintendent of the Muskingum County Infirmary, is a native of this county, born in Zanesville, April 17, 1842, and is a son of Adam and Susan (Long) Mangold, both natives of Germany. The parents left their native country for this in 1841, and Mr. Mangold worked at his trade as cooper in Zanesville for a few years, subsequently purchasing a farm near that city, where his death occurred on August 7, 1881, aged sixty-eight years. He was a good citizen and was honored and respected by all. His wife died in May, 1855, in Muskingum county. In 1857 he married for his second wife Miss Elizabeth Thomas, who died in September, 1872. One child was born to them, Caroline, the wife of Samuel Hall. John H. Mangold, the eldest child and only son of a family of four children, is, with one sister, the only one now living. He began for himself at the age of fifteen years and was partly reared by a Mr. Alexander Armstrong, a prominent and influential farmer of this county. On August 22, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-second regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry as a private and was promoted to corporal, October 6, 1862, and sergeant, February 1, 1865. He participated in the following engagements: Wilderness, Spottsylvania Courthouse, Bloody Angle, Cold Harbor, and siege of Petersburg. He was shot in the right shoulder and sent back to One Hundred and Twenty-second regiment, being off duty until December of the same year. At Winchester, June 15, 1863, he was taken prisoner, sent to Libby prison, from there two days later to Belle Island, and about twenty-eight days later still, to Castle Thunder. He was there two days and a night when he was paroled. After being discharged he returned to Muskingum county, where he followed the butchering business, which he had learned prior to entering the army. He followed that until 1874, when he purchased a farm near Sonora, this county, where he resided until March, 1889, when he was appointed to fill the position he now occupies. He was married, in 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Border, the daughter of Samuel and Margaret Border, who was born near Sonora, this county, and they are the parents of the following children: Lula G. (wife of Charles E. Reed), Martha A. (wife of W. S. Dunn), Blanche A., Charles C., William B., Harry A., Eli F., Norwood F. and Mary E. Mr. Mangold was elected one of the three county infirmary directors in 1882 and served three years. He is an influential citizen and was a member of the school board for a number of years in Washington township. He cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln, and has always affiliated with the republican party. He superintends the entire business of the County infirmary, which is no small task, requiring a man of judgment and experience to conduct it properly, and he is well qualified to fill that position. He and Mrs. Mangold are members of the German Lutheran church, which Mr. Mangold joined when fifteen years of age. He owns 128 acres in Washington and 51 acres in Perry townships, all in one tract located six miles of Zanesville. In 1866 Mr. Mangold joined the Masonic fraternity at Zanesville, and is junior deacon of Amity lodge No. 5. About 187(1 he was initiated in Moxahala lodge No. 144, I. O. O. F., is also a member of the G. A. R. post No. 412, and on November 25, 1889, he became a member of Phoe nix lodge No. 388, K. of P.

J. S. Marcellus, horticulturist and mine operator, was born in Tompkins county, N. Y. , August 19, 1831, and settled in Muskingum county, Ohio, in 1836. He was the seventh of eight children born to John and Sarah (McNeal) Marcellus, the former of whom descended from a family of French Huguenots, who were driven from France on account of their religious belief. The father was born in Trenton, N. J., December 4, 1795, but in 1825 he removed to the state of New York and, although a carpenter and farmer by occupation, he there engaged in getting out timber forship building purposes. He died at the age of forty-five years, his death occurring on October 2, 1841. His wife, who was of Irish descent, was born in Berks county, Penn., September 7, 1789, and was married on December 18,, 1818. This lady had four brothers and four sisters, but the brothers all died before reaching the age of twenty-eight years, but the sisters all lived to be over eighty years of age. The mother came to Ohio in 1836, and after being left a widow with a large family to support, she was married, in 1845, to Jonathan Stockdale, who was called from life in 1858. He was descended from a Quaker family and was himself a member of the Friends church. His death occurred at the age of forty-five years. The mother' s last days were spent at the home of her son near Zanesville, and there she peacefully breathed her last on August 20, 1889, at the age of eighty-nine years. Of her children, Levi, at an early age took charge of the home affairs, the duties of which he discharged with credit to himself. He was born in Berks county, Penn., in 1820, and came to Ohio with the family in 1836. He was married, in this state, to Miss Elizabeth Culk by whom he became the father of six sons and five daughters, seven of whom are still living. In 1855 he emigrated to McLean county, 111., and settled near Le Roy, but soon after moved to Downs, where his wife died. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary J. Blue, who bore him two daughters. He made his home in Illinois until 1867, when he removed to Kansas, his wife dying in that state in 1874. Two years later he took for his third wife, Elizabeth A. Hand. During the last year of the Civil war he served in Company B., One Hundred and Fiftieth Illinois in fantry. He lived until September 5, 1884, when he died at the age of sixty-four years. The brothers and sisters of Levi Marcellus were as follows: Joseph was born May 5, 1828, and died January 22, 1829; Mary was born September 7, 1826, and died September 4, 1845; Julia was born June 17, 1834; and died September 5, 1845; Theodore was born December 3, 1829, and died July 30, 1850, in Cleveland, Ohio, of cholera (he owned and operated a line of packet boats on White Water canal and carried the United States mail and passengers); Helen died in infancy; and the mother's second union resulted in the birth of one child, Sarah J.. who was born in 1847 and died in infancy. J. S. Marcellus, another brother and the subject of this sketch, commenced life for himself as a farm hand by working for $3 per month. At the age of fourteen years he became an employe of J. Simons, a merchant and crockery dealer, as errand boy, and afterward became his clerk. He remained with this gentleman until he wastwentythree years of age, during which time he became very much attached to his employer, who took the place of a father to him. After leaving Mr. Simons' employ he engaged in the photographic and advertising business, which he followed for seven years. He then returned home and has since lived on the home farm. He has taken several extensive trips through the East and West, but is very well pleased with the state of Ohio and besides the home farm, which comprises seventy acres, he owns a like amount near Emporia, Lyon county, Kas. On May 15, 1859, he was married to Miss Louisa Wilkins, a native of Morgantown, W. Va., where she was born in 1833, the elder of two children born to John and Rebecca (Berkshire) Wilkins, the former of whom was an Irishman by descent and a native of Pennsylvania. His father was the founder of the family in America. The mother was a native of West Virginia, her ancestors settling in the state at an early day. The other daughter is Mattie C., the wife of H. S. Goshen, now residing at Salem, Ohio, by whom she has a family of five children. Politically Mr. Marcellus has always been a republican and has always been interested in politics. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F. and the K. of H. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and he is a member of the Horticultural society of Zanesville. He has been a member of the republican executive committee for the past twelve years, he served as assessor for a number of years and has also been township enumerator.

Charles Marquand, Marquand, Muskingum county, Ohio, belongs to one of the oldest families in Monroe township, and the first settlers on Wills creek. Charles Marquand, the founder of the family in America and the original pioneer on Wills creek, was born about 1763 on the Isle of Guernsey. He was of French descent and could speak that language. He married there Rachel Lovett and they were the parents of six children, all of whom lived to be grown, and all born on the Isle of Guernsey. They were: Rachel, Sophia,

Charles, Peter, John and Solomon. Charles Marquand was a carpenter by trade. He came to America, settled in Georgetown, D. C., and here worked at his trade and owned property, Some of his building he owned and rented until his death. After a residence here of some years, he moved to the wilderness of Ohio settled where the town of Cambridge now stands, but soon after moved to Wills creek when there was not a stick cut in the wilds of that stream. He built a log house on the land upon which his grandson, Charles, now lives, in a field near the road. The spot is now marked by an ancient apple tree planted by the hand of the old pioneer. He cleared a farm by perseverance and energy, accumulated property, and at his death owned 625 acres in the county. He ran salt works at an early day on Wills creek, built a gristmill and sawmill and ran a carding mill and fulling mill. These were the first mills in this part of the county. Mr. Marquand also owned a store and did a large mercantile business. He built a large two-story brick house in 1836-37, which was the only brick house in this part of the county. He was a lover of liberty and freedom and opposed to all secret societies. He was a mau of honor and integrity of character and lived to the great age of ninetythree years, dying March, 1856. Solomon Marquand, son of the above mentioned gentleman and the father of the subject of this sketch, was bo. n on the Isle of Guernsey. His principal business was working in his father's mill and store. December, 1833, he married Eliza Hanks, daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine (Shively) Hanks. Jeremiah Hanks was of Virginian ancestry and a farmer of Irish and Dutch descent. The Shivelys were of Swiss and Welsh descent. The Hanks moved to Ohio in 1817 and settled in Highland township, this county. Mr. Hanks was a comfortable pioneer farmer, reared a family of twelve children and was in the War of 1812. He lived to the age of seventy-seven years and was a member of the Methodist church and an honest and respected citizen. To Solomon Marquand and wife were born two children: Charles and John W. Mr. Marquand was a member of the Methodist church and died April 2, 1841, only six years after his marriage, cut down in the prime of life by that dread disease, consumption. Charles Marquand, his son and the subject of this sketch, was born May 26, 1837, and received a commonschool education. Like his father before him, he learned to work on the farm. He married at the age of twenty-three years, in December, 1851, Elizabeth Sutton, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Slack) Sutton. Samuel Sutton was from New Jersey, coming to Ohio when a young man. He was a prosperous farmer and old pioneer settler of Adams township, and was deacon for many years in the Baptist church and a man honored by all. He was the father of ten children, all lived to be grown: Joseph, Philip, John, George, Thomas, Elizabeth, Ann, William, Samuel and Margaret. He lived to be nearly eighty -seven years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marquand were born six children: Henry C., Walter E.,

Minor S., George E., Ella M. and Annie B. Mr. Marquand lived on the old homestead nearly all his life and is well known for his sterling traits of character. In politics he is a republican. Both Mr. and Mrs. Marquand are members of the Methodist church and Mr. Marquand is steward and trustee. He and his brother, John, own all the land that the pioneer Charles Marquand possessed, and it is a goodly heritage. Mr. Marquand stands in his community as a man of high character. Of the children Henry C. married Margaret Sturtz, and they have one child. He is a miller at the old Marquand mill. Walter E. married Louise Trottman, and they have one child. He is a farmer on the home farm. The rest of the children are at home, with the exception of George, who is attending school at Cambridge, Ohio. Mr. Marquand is giving all his children good educational advantages.

J. W. and O. L. Martin are men who have steadily and surely made their way to the front in the profession of law, and possess, in a more than ordinary degree, the natural attributes essential to a successful career at the bar and in public. They were both born in Perry township, Muskingum county, Ohio; were reared to the dirties of farm life, and were educated in the public schools near their home. Being desirous of supplementing this education in some higher institution of learning, J. W. Martin entered the university of Rochester,

N. Y., from which he graduated in 1870, after which he studied law with G. L. Phillips, and was admitted to the bar in 1877. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession, and continued alone until 1886, when his brother, O. L. Martin, became his partner. The latter has thoroughly fitted himself for a professional life by completing a course of study in Chautauqua college, at Chautauqua, N. Y. , having previously taken a normalschool course. Following this he was admitted as an attorney in all the government departments, but was not admitted to general practice. Since then he has turned his attention entirely to pension and notary work, and he and his brother enjoy a large and lucrative practice and are reckoned among the leading and most prominent members of the Zanesville bar. They are logical reasoners, safe counselors, are careful in the preparation of their cases, and have the ability to present them in a concise, but logical and forcible manner. They are earnest and conscientious advocates, and their success has been achieved by the improvement of opportunities, by untiring diligence, and by close study and correct judgment of men and motives.

O. L. Martin was born in 1860, is a member and clerk of the First Baptist church and the Y. M. C. A., and is director and recording secretary in the the latter. He was married, in 1888, to Miss Hes- ter L. Perry, daughter of William T. Perry, of the Seventh ward, of Zanesville. J. W. Martin was born in 1842, and until the Civil war broke out worked on his father's farm and attended school. In May, 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer infantry in the 100 days' service, at the expiration of which time he enlisted in the Sixty-sixth regiment and served until the war closed. He was married to Miss Emeline J. Mc- Cashland, by whom he has two children, a son and daughter. He is a member of the G. A. R. post. George Martin, the father of these gentlemen, was born in Jefferson county, Va., came to this county, about 1839, as an agent for a threshing-machine company, and brought the first thresher to Muskingum county. He followed farming all his life, until 1884, when he ceased its active pursuits, and is now quite aged. His wife has attained to the age of seventy years, and has not a grey hair in her head. She is the mother of eight children, seven of whom are living: J. W. ; Mrs. Lizzie Brown, of Bay Shore, Long Island; Evan H. , an Episcopal minister of Buffalo, N. Y. ; Arney C., a Lutheran minister; Mattie J. Hawn; Charles S. and O. L. The sons in this family are all professional men, except Charles S., who remained on the farm until the spring of 1891, since which he has beeu following the occupation of a carpenter.

Judge William Thomson Mason, Norwich, Ohio, is one of our old settlers. He is of old colonial stock of English descent. His grandfather was Peter Mason, who was long a resident of Hanover county, Va. , and passed his later days in Orange county, Va. His son, James Mason, was the father of the subject of this sketch. He was born in Orange county, Va. , and married Eliza Mason, a second cousin, of Hanover county, Va. Mr. Mason first settled in Orange county and lived there ten years, then settled in Spottsylvania county where he passed the remainder of his life, dying at the age of thirty-five years.. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was the father of three children; one died an infant, the others were, W. T. and James. His widow married Jefferson Almond, a farmer of Spottsylvania county, Va., and by this union became the mother of three children; - Oscar, George and Susan J. Mrs. Mason lived to the age of eighty one years. W. T. Mason, our subject, was born October 17, 1816, in Orange county, Va. , on his grandfather, Peter Mason's farm. He received a common-school education, attending school about four years in Virginia, and three years in this county. His father died when lie was but ten years of age, and he after this time took care of himself. When sixteen years of age, November 1, 1832, he came to Muskingum county, Ohio, with some relatives, who came by wagon. He worked by the day at farm work, receiving 3 L cents and

37J cents per day. He taught school and finally bought eighty acres in Meigs township, paying $10 per acre. He remained single until twenty- seven years of age, his home being kept by some maiden aunts, sisters of his father. He was elected and held all the offices of his township - treasurer, clerk, township trustee, justice of the peace and constable. He held the office of justice of the peace for nine years in Meigs township and was then, in 1857, elected probate judge in Muskingum county. In 1843 Mr. Mason married Mary Thornburgh, daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Cunningham) Thornburgh. Mr. Thornburgh was from Pennsylvania and was a soldier in the War of 1812, and was in several battles and taken prisoner. He was by profession a land surveyor and a school teacher. He was the father of four children: Mary, Ann, and two died young. Mr. Thornburgh was a respected pioneer citizen. After marriage, Mr. Mason lived on his farm in Meigs township. To Mr. and Mrs. Mason were born six children : Susan

E., Eliza E., Thomas E. (died an infant), Maria L. (deceased), Mary S. (died an infant), and William J. In 1857 Mr. Mason, being elected probate judge, moved to Zanesville and resided there six years and then bought the farm on which he now resides consisting of 320 acres. Judge Mason is a man of character and honor and was a very popular man in his active days, standing high in the estimation of the people in his community. The farm now occupied by Judge Mason was originally entered by a man by the name of Brown and afterward sold to Mr. McCloud and then to Moses Morehead, who built a large old fashioned tavern ten miles east of Zanesville on the National road. W. J. Mason, son of J udge Mason, was born December 12, 1850, in Meigs township, on his father's farm. He received a common-school education, attended public school at Zanesville and later Muskingum college, New Concord, Ohio. He graduated from the Commercial college, at Zanesville, Ohio, and taught school four years in Salem, Perry and Union townships. He married in 1874, Maria Hadden, daughter of Samuel M. Hadden [see sketch.] They have three children: Ethel L., AnnaL., and William H. After marriage Mr. Mason settled on the home farm in 1876, engaged in mercantile business in Sonora, continuing until 1878, when he was burned out. He then returned to the home farm where he now resides. He, like his father, is a popular man politically. He is a democrat and has held the office of clerk, treasurer and school director in his township. Socially he is a Mason and a member of the Malta lodge No. 118, and has held all the offices in the gift of the lodge. He is also a member of the Zanesville lodge of Elks No. 114. In 1890 Mr. Mason was a member of the State Decennial Board of Equalization, represent ing the

Fifteenth and Sixteenth districts, and served with credit to himself and benefit to his district. He received the nomination three times in succession by his party for clerk of the county court. He is an active and public spirited young man and takes an interest in all matters pertaining to the good of the county. He has been president (except two years), since 1884, of the Eastern Muskingum Agricultural association of Norwich. The Mason family descend from the prominent Virginia colonial family of that time, the first who came from England being Colonel George Mason, coming about the year 1051. [See "Mason" in American Cyclopedia, Vol. XI.] Judge Mason's mother was the granddaughter of Thomson Mason of the old Virginia family. Thomson Mason was the younger brother of George Mason, who was a prominent member of the convention to form the constitution of the United States. Thomson Mason was a direct descendant of Colonel George Mason, a member of the English parliament in the reign of Charles I, and after his defeat in Worcester in 1651, escaped to Virginia, losing all his possessions in England.

William J. Massey, a popular attorney at Zanesville, Ohio, is among those who contribute strength to the Ohio bar. He is a native of Morgan county, Ohio, born May 18, 1850, and a son of John and Mary (Crawford) Massey. His boyhood days were spent upon his father's farm working in the summer and attending country school in the winter. At the age of eighteen, he began teaching school, and continued to teach in the winter season, and farm in the summer, until 1874, when, having met with an accident, which partially disabled him, he concluded to prepare himself for a professional life. In the fall of 1874, he entered Muskingum college, graduating therefrom in 1877. Immediately after graduating, he accepted the position of principal of the Roseville schools in Muskingum county, which position he held until the summer of 1880, when he resigned to accept the position of superintendent of the public schools in New Concord, Ohio. He remained at the head of the New Concord schools four years, winning for himself an enviable reputation as a teacher, being considered one of the most progressive and successful in the county. While living in New Concord, he served three terms as mayor of the town. While engaged in school work, what time he could spare from other duties, was devoted to the study of law, and in the fall of 1884 he was admitted to the Ohio bar, and at once opened an office in Zanesville where he has since continued in the practice of his chosen profession, meeting with the best success. He is well versed in law, a forcible and fluent speaker, an able practitioner and a safe counselor. Mr. Massey has been twice married, first on March, 6, 1872 in his native county to Miss Mary

E. McKittrick, also a native of Morgan county, and a lady he had known from childhood. Two interesting children blessed this union, Bertie Belle and Bayard Burns. His wife died August, 27, 1886. On March 5, 1889, he married Miss Ardelia Clark, a native of Zanesville, youngest daughter of Samuel Clark, a pioneer lumber merchant of that city. The second marriage has resulted in the birth of two children, Myra Clark and Anna Ardelia. Mr. and Mrs. Massey are members of the First Presbyterian church of Zanesville. In politics he is a republican.

If the old country had not contributed to the population of the new, Ohio would not have reached its present high state of development. Germany has furnished her full quota of excellent men, and among them is Matthias Mast, a resident of Nashport, Licking township, Ohio, honored and respected by all his acquaintances. He was- born in Wurtemberg, Germany, December 22, 1820, and his parents, George and Mary (Mayers) Mast, were also natives of that country. The father was a wagon maker by trade, and was a man much esteemed in his country. He was quite well-to-do for his station in life in Germany, and was a member of the council of the village in which he lived - Thumlingen - for fifteen years. He was a Lutheran in his religious belief, and died in 1865, when sixty-five years of age. He was the father of the following children: Matthias, Catherine,

Adam, Hester, George and Mary. The eldest child, Matthias Mast, was educated in the common schools of his native land, and when fourteen years of age began working on the farm. On March 22, 1842, when twenty-two years of age, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Eberhart, daughter of Jacob Eberhart, a farmer of his native province. The fruits of this union were two sons: George and John, now prominent farmers of Missouri. Mrs. Mast died in Wurtemberg about 1846, and two years later Mr. Mast married Christina Mayers, daughter of John Mayers, of that country. To this union were born four children: Christina, who died in 1886; Matthias, Catherine and Mary. Mr. Mast remained on the home farm which he had purchased of his father, until 1855, when he came to America, and settled in Nashport, where he had a brother and sister, George and Hester, living. On arriving at Nashport Mr. Mast immediately began working for N. F. Claypool, in his distillery and remained thus engaged for eight years. He is a man of excellent business acumen and his services are ever in demand. In 1858 Mr. Mast bought the land where he now lives. All this property was accumulated by hard work, industry and economy, and now consists of 140 acres of good land. In 1887 Mrs. Mast died. When Mr. Mast first came to Nashport, he established a

Lutheran church and assisted in employing a preacher. When they could get no preacher Mr. Mast conducted the services himself, in the German language. He is still a devout Lutheran. In politics he is a democrat. All his children have been well educated in the common schools, and Mr. Mast has ever been interested in educational matters, having held the office of director many times. His son George married Melinda Eichorn, and is the father of ten children. He is a prosperous farmer of Livingston county, Mo., and the owner of 480 acres; John married Mary Grouse and has three children. He is also in Livingston county, Mo., and is the owner of 300 acres of land; Christina married William Yanwey, a farmer, and both are now deceased. They left one child Calvin; Catherine married John Dickey, a farmer, and the owner of 180 acres, and they have four children. Matthias married Julia Bonnifield, a farmer on the home place and they have six children; Mary received a good education at Zanesville and in normal schools, and has been teaching since 1879. She has taught both district and village schools, and is an experienced and able instructor. Mr. Mast is a substantial, honored citizen, and his word has never been questioned. He is a selfmade man and what he has accumulated is the result of his own honest labor.

Dr. Samuel C. Mendenhall, of Frazeysburg, Muskingum county, Ohio, is a representative of one of the oldest and most honored families of Jackson township, the members of which in successive generations have been respected and honored by all who have known them. His father, Richard Chancy Mendenhall, was born in Jefferson county, Va. , December 8, 1792, and was a son of Samuel Mendenhall, who was of English descent, and a native of Pennsylvania. One of the latter's ancestors, accompanied by two of his brothers, came from England to America in the early settlement of Pennsylvania by the Quakers under William Penn, 1682, or soon after. The Mendenhall family were Quakers, and Samuel Mendenhall lost his membership in the Friends church on account of the services he performed when about nineteen years of age, in assisting Gen. Washington's army to haul cannon to the battle field of Germantown. He became a farmer and located in Jefferson county, Ya. , where he accumulated property worth $80,000. He married a widow, Mrs. Hannah Park (nee Griswold), who was also of Quaker stock, and they became the parents of eight children: Hannah, Lydia, Esther, Jane, Martha, Samuel, Richard C. and Thomas. In 1814 Mr. Mendenhall came to Muskingum county, Ohio, and bought 1,300 acres in the south-central part of Jackson township, and his sons, Richard and Thomas, settled on this purchase. The father returned to the old homstead afterward; but in 1819 he came back to Jackson township again and built a gristmill on the Wakatomaka creek, which was the first in the north part of old Muskingum county. Thomas Mendenhall, then a young man, operated this mill. Having made this improvement Mr. Mendenhall again turned his face toward his old homestead. These trips he made back and forth on horseback, for a distance of about 500 miles, through an almost unbroken wilderness, the northern portion of it over the Zane trace. He died July 5, 1822. He was by trade a cooper, and he began life with no capital save energy and a determination to make his way to success. Naturally industrious and energetic and possessed of good practical business ability, he made, by dint of hard work and the exercise of frugality, quite a fortune for those days. Upright and honorable in all his dealings, he was well fitted by nature to endure the vicissitudes of pioneer life, and to found a family in a new state. His son, Richard C. Mendenhall, the father of the immediate subject of this sketch, was born on the old homestead in Virginia, and received but a limited common-school education. He was reared to the life of a farmer and was married in Jefferson county, Ya., to Miss Sarah Allemong, of German descent, who bore him six children: Ruth A., Samuel C., Hannah, Jane E., Richard P. and John H. On May 1, 1816, Mr. Mendenhall arrived in Jackson township, Muskingum county, Ohio, bringing with him his wife and two old acquaintances with their families. One of his companions was Joshua Bennett, who brought his wife (a sister to Mr. Mendenhall) and three children. This little party was six weeks coming through the wilderness from Virginia to Muskingum county; they had two covered wagons, each provided with a four-horse team, besides several riding horses. Mrs. Mendenhall rode horseback most of the way. They slept in their wagons at night, when they were not kept awake by the howling and snarling of wild beasts in the forests which surrounded their camping places. This journey was made between the middle of March and the date of their arrival above mentioned. They were obliged to cut their way through the unbroken woods, a distance of five miles from Irville to their new home, where they found a deserted cabin in which they lived until they found time to build a comfortable house of hewed logs. They cleared land, put in a small crop of corn, and this was the beginning of their pioneer life in this county. Mr. Mendenhall and liia family lived in their log house until 1844. There all his children were born, and there his daughter, Ruth, was married to Jefferson Arnold, in 1839. In 1844 he built a brick house and resided in that until his death. In politics he was a whig until the organization of the republican party, after which he affiliated with that. He was a leading member of the Methodist church, and in this he performed the duties of class-leader, steward and trustee. He was the pioneer temperance man of this county, was among the first to take his stand against whisky in the harvest held, at raisings and log rollings, and was active in all good work. His death, which occurred on March 9, 1871, when seventy-eight years of age, was universally regretted. He was a man of sterling worth, a friend of the poor and oppressed and a stern lover of justice, being a leading spirit in his community. It will be seen that the Mendenhalls were among the founders of Jackson township, concerned alike in the progress of its early settlement and in the development of its later interests and industries, which entitles them to the honor due the pioneers, who bravely made their way into the wilderness and, amid its hardships and privations, laid a sure foundation for the comforts and prosperity of to-day. It is from such sterling stock that Dr. Samuel C. Mendenhall descends. He was one of the leading physicians of the town of Frazeysburg for many years, and a surgeon in the United States army during the war. He was born on the old Mendenhall homestead in Jackson township, Muskingum county, Ohio, September 1 1, 1824, and was self educated. At the early age of fifteen years he began teaching in the country schools, continued this three years and then, when eighteen years of age, began teaching in the schools in the vicinity of Zanesville, where he remained for ten years, four years of the time being principal of the high schools of that city. Subsequently he attended the Starling Medical college of Columbus, Ohio, from which institution he graduated, in 1850, at the head of a class of fiftyfour. He began practicing his chosen profession near Bloomfield, Morrow county, Ohio, in that year, and eight years later he settled in Frazeysburg, Ohio, where he became a successful medical practitioner. When the Rebellion broke out he cheerfully gave up his home and medical practice and was appointed assistant surgeon of the Seventyeighth regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry, in December, 1861. While engaged in active duty he had a severe attack of fever, partial paralysis resulted, and in May, 1862, he resigned his commission and returned home. Recovering his health to some extent he was appointed assistant surgeon of the Seventy- sixth regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, and left home February 23, 1863, serving until the close of the war, being mustered out with his regiment in July, 1865. Being assistant surgeon he was directly in the battles to immediately attend to the wounded, and was frequently under fire. He was present at the capture of Fort

Donelson, battle of Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg, was with Gen. Grant when he commanded the western army, battle of Jackson, Miss., Missionary Ridge; with Sherman at the siege of Atlanta, Resaca and Ringgold, at which place one-third of his regiment was shot down. Seven gallant color-bearers fell, one after the other, bearing the same flag. After this Dr. Mendenhall was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea, and was also present at the grand review at Washington, his regiment leading the column. His rank in the service was that of captain. After the war Dr. Mendenhall returned to his practice in Frazeysburg, and this he continued until his death, which occurred on September 20, 1887, when sixty-three years of age. He was a skillful and careful surgeon and physician, and a man of excellent moral character. He ranked high in his profession, and as a citizen was honored and revered. Dr. Mendenhall was twice married, first to Miss Martha Reed, daughter of Arthur and Martha (Irvin) Reed, their nuptials being celebrated on December 3, 1851. Mr. Reed was a native of Virginia, of Scotch-Irish descent, and was one of the pioneer settlers of Zanesville, settling with his wife in that city in 1809. He was a saddler by trade and resided in Zanesville the remainder of his days. He served as a soldier in the War of 1812, and was one of the early justices of the peace in Zanesville. He was an old line whig in politics and a man of excellent character. He died in 1851, when sixty- five years of age. - He was the father of eight children, who lived to be grown: Irvin, Hugh, John A., Sallie

A., Jane, Margaret, Mary and Martha. Dr. Mendenhall became the father of four children: Arthur, Annie M., Charles G. and Sallie F., all residents of this county. His first wife died March 12, 1873, and June 24, 1874, Dr. Mendenhall married the widow of David Edwards, formerly of Nashport, nee Catherine E. Drone, who was born January 11, 1827, and who was the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (White) Drone. Mr. Drone was a descendant of an old colonial family of Virginia, many members of which served in the Revolution. He settled near Zanesville in 1829, followed farming, and after a number of years moved to a farm near Nashport. There his death occurred when fifty-one years of age. He was well known and highly respected by all. He was the father of ten children: Susan A., George W. ,

Catherine E., Henry J., Lycurgus, Mary, John W., Jane. Alice and Oliver P. The different members of this family are scattered throughout the West and are people of character and reliability. Socially Dr. Mendenhall was a member of the Masonic order and was secretary of the lodge at Frazeysburg. He was a life long member of the Methodist church and has filled the offices of class- leader, steward and trustee. He was a stanch republican in politics, and was a member of the G. A. R. post in Frazeysburg. He was extensively known, for his practice extended far and wide and was attended with unusual success. Dr. Mendenhall went down to the grave loved and lamented, leaving to his children the peerless legacy of an unspotted name. Large of heart and free of hand, comforting the afflicted, laying not up treasures for himself, but giving freely to all those he knew in sickness and in want, and he knew many. He was one of the foremost men in building up Frazeysburg, and erected at least nine residences. He was permanently disabled in the war, and in his latter days a grateful country gave him a pension for his services. His widow now resides in Frazeysburg, where she has a pleasant residence, whose hospitable walls also afford a pleasant home to a son and daughter of Dr. Mendenhall's. Mrs. Mendenhall is held in high esteem for her many excellent qualities of mind and heart, and is a most worthy and estimable lady. She is a member of the Methodist church.

Myrtilla J. Middleton is the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Ansley) Middleton, born in Calcutta, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1844. Her father was a native of England, and emigrated to the United States about 1840. Here he was married, in 1842, to Mary Ansley [see sketch of William H. Thompson], of Columbiana county. The mother died there in 1855, at the age of hfty-two years. She was a member of the Seceder church. Myrtilla J. was reared and educated at the seminary in Beaver county, Penn., and also at Brownsville, Penn., giving most of her attention to music. She taught music, for a time, at the seminary at Clarksburg, Va. , and later returned to Brownsville. From there she went to Hopkinsville, Ky., and taught music in Fulton county, Ky. , at the Rosewell institute, also in Licking and in Muskingum counties, Ohio. She has devoted her life to the education of others, giving them the benefit of her superior intelligence and talent. Miss Middleton is a member of the Protestant Episcopal church, and is very much interested in religious matters, giving much of her time to that work. She has resided in Muskingum county about ten years, having spent some of her time in the South.

Charles C. Minner, farmer and stockraiser, Dresden, Ohio. Mr. Minner's parents, Fredrick and Rosanna Minner, were natives of Germany and were married in that country. About 1830 they came to the United States, settled in Pennsylvania, and there resided for three or four years. From there they moved to Muskingum county, Ohio, settled in Zanesville, where they remained for a short time and then moved to a farm two and a half miles from that city. There they resided for fifteen years. About 1855 the father moved to Madison township and settled on the place where Charles Collins now resides. At the time of his death, which occurred in 1870, he was the owner of 210 acres of land, which is now divided among his elder sons. He was a Lutheran minister, preaching in Zanesville, Dresden and other charges in the county, and continued his ministerial duties up to within a few years of his death. He was a great reader, a deep reasoner, and devoted much of his time to his church. His wife died in 1850. The fruits of this union were eight children, who are named in the order of their births as follows: Amanda, Louisa, Fredrick, Matilda, Charles C. , William, Edward and Jacob. After the death of his first wife Mr. Minner was married to Miss Teckley Boling, a native of Germany, who came to this country and settled in Philadelphia- To this union were born three living children: Agean, Louis and Oscar. Mr. Minner was a democrat in politics, and a man universally respected. Charles C. Minner was born in Falls township, Muskingum county, Ohio, April 12, 1842, and received his education in this county. When nineteen years of age he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Twenty-second Ohio Volunteer infantry, under command of William Ball, and served three years, participating in some of the principal engagements during that time, among them: Wilderness, Winchester, Mine Run, Brandy Station, Petersburg, and, in fact, all the battles of the eastern army. He enlisted as a private, but in 1864 he was promoted to sergeant. He received his discharge May 22, 1865. Mr. Minner was wounded in the left thigh by a minie-ball, and is still troubled by the wound. He remained on the field a day, after receiving the wound, and was then taken prisoner and one month later was taken to Lynchburg, where he was held three weeks. From there he was conveyed to Danville, where he remained two and a half months, and was then released. Returning to his command, he served until the close of the war. After the war he tilled the soil as a farmhand, and on January 10, 1867, he was married to Miss Anna King, who was born in 1847, and who was the daughter of James King. Mr. and Mrs. Minner's union has been blessed by the birth of seven children: Edward, Emma (now Mrs. Charles E. Batey, residing in Indiana), Fredrick, Altona, Chalmer, Eura and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. M inner are members of the Primitive Methodist church. In politics Mr. Minner is a republican, and he has held a number of township offices. He is inter ested in educational and religious enterprises, and takes an active part in all attempts to improve the county. He is a member of the G. A. R. post at Dresden. Mr. Minner has a good farm of 120 acres, five miles from Dresden, and is engaged

Henry A. Montgomery, farmer, Perryton, Ohio. Among the prominent pioneer families of Ohio, the Montgomery family takes a prominent place, and the members of the same have ever been people of substantial worth and uprightness. The remote ancestors of this family were members of the famous Highland clan of Montgomery. William Montgomery, the grandfather of Henry A., emigrated from Scotland and settled in the north of Ireland, County Tyrone, when a young man. He was married here and became the father of one son, John. The mother of this child died and he subsequently married a Miss Lynn, who bore him four children: Samuel, Henry, Margaret and

William, all of whom were born in the Emerald Isle. In 1803 William Montgomery emigrated to America and settled, first, near Stanton, Va. In 1810 he came to Ohio and made his home with his son, William, until his death which occurred when seventy-two years of age, and a short time after he came to Ohio. His son, William, father of the subject of this gketch was born about 1794, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. He married Miss Margaret Grimes, of Pocahontas county, W. Ya. , and their union was blessed by the birth of eight children: Samuel, Charles, William C.,

Henry A., John F., Nancy, Emily C. and Amanda, all born in Licking county, Ohio. Mr. Montgomery became quite wealthy as a farmer, owned 400 acres of good land, and was universally liked. He died at the age of fifty-six years in Madison township, Licking county. His brother, Samuel, was a clergyman in the Methodist church and was stationed at Baltimore, Md. , when a young man twenty-three years of age. He then went as a missionary to Quebec, but later returned to Virginia, and finally, in 1820, came to Licking county, Ohio. His death occurred in Madison township, that county, at the age of eighty years. He was a prominent Methodist minister in his day. Henry Montgomery, the remaining brother, was born in Ireland and was fourteen years of age when he came to America with his parents. He came to the Buckeye state in 1810, settled in Perry township, Licking county, and there resided until he reached the goodly age of eighty-two. He was a substantial farmer and was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, holding the office of steward, class-leader and clerk. He was a wellknown pioneer citizen, and held the office of magistrate for some time. He reared a family of ten children. The sister, Margaret, married in Virginia, Joseph Irvin, and about 1815 they moved to Madison county, Ohio, settled on a farm and reared a family of six children. Three brothers of the original family, Henry, William and John, came to Licking county, Ohio, together, became substantial farmers, and there passed the remainder of their days. Henry A. Montgomery, son of William Montgomery, the second, and the subject of this sketch, was born April 24, 1824, and was fairly educated in the old log sclioolhouse of pioneer days. At an early age he began assisting to clear the land of the heavy timber, and when a young man of twenty-one he embarked in merchandising at Elizabethtown, Licking county, and followed this for five years. After this he followed farming, and January 12, 1847, he married Miss Mary E. Lemert, daughter of Beverly and Margaret (Fleming) Lemert. The Lemerts were an old pioneer family and one well respected. Beverly Lemert was born in Fauquier county, Va. , December 13, 1798, but came to Muskingum county, Ohio, and settled in Dresden, where he was one of the first merchants. His father, Lewis Lemert, was a merchant of Fauquier county, Va. , and there resided all his life. After his death the widow came with five children, two of her children, Laban, and Thaddeus, having located in Ohio two years previous and followed merchandising in Dresden. The children that came with the mother were: Beverly, Leroy, Ferdinand, Minerva

Abner. Beverly Lemert remained in Dresde many years, and in 1827 bought the farm now occupied by Henry A. Montgomery and which was in part entered by Laban Lemert. Mr. Lemert remained here a few months and then went to Irville, where he engaged in merchandising and where he remained about five years. He then returned to his farm and there passed the remainder of his days. He accumulated a handsome competence and enjoyed the respect of the people. He was county commissioner and township trustee for some time, also an elder in the Disciple church. He was the father of eight children: Mary, Elizabeth, John, Thomas, Nathan, Julia, Edward, and Harriet. Mrs. Lemert is still living and is in her eighty-third year. Their son, John, was first lieutenant in Company A, Ohio Volunteer infantry, and enlisted for three years. He was serving his second year when he was shot through the thigh at the battle of Ringgold, Ga. He was acting as major of his regiment at the time he received his wound. He was taken across the mountains in an ambulance to Chickamauga, a distance of twenty miles, and there died of his wound. He first enlisted as a private, was promoted to sergeant, then first lieutenant. He was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg, etc. Nathan enlisted while attending school at Granville, Ohio, in Company B, Seventeenth regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, and served three months. He then reenlisted in Fre- mont's guards, which were classed in a Missiouri regiment. He died of typhoid fever in a hospital at St. Louis, Mo., November 11, 1861, at the age of nineteen years and two months, and was buried with military honors at Perry town. His remains were subsequently brought home by his mother. Thomas enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, May 2, 1864, in the 100 days' service, and was on guard duty on Baltimore and Ohio railroad at North Mount, near Martinsburg, Va., and was captured by the confederates. He was taken to Andersonville July 4, 1864, and died from starvation and exposure September 14, 1864. Edward, the remaining son, was also in the war, enlisting at the age of sixteen, while attending Hiram college. He served three years, was in many battles, and was wounded and taken prisoner at Champion's Hill. Later he was exchanged and sent to Columbus, Ohio, where he was returned to his regiment and served out his time. He is now living on his farm in Iowa. Thus it may be seen that all the Lemert brothers were patriots and gallant soldiers. Their mother, now a venerable lady, was loyal to her country and instilled into the hearts of her sons fidelity to the government. At one time every male member of her family was fighting in defense of the Union. The Lemert family descended from good old colonial stock and have been patriots, pioneers and soldiers for many generations. Lewis Lemert, grandfather of Mrs. Montgomery, was a contemporary of Gen. Washington, was personally acquainted with him, and was his trusted agent, having his power as attorney to attend to his estate in Fauquier county, Va. Lewis Lemert possessed a goodly property and was an honest citizen of that county.- The following is a copy of a curious document in the handwriting of Gen. Washington, now in the possession of the Lemert family and handed down as a precious heirloom. It is a power of attorney from Gen. Washington to Lewis Lemert to collect rents in Fauquier county, Va., and reads as follows: "I hereby empower

Mr. Lewis Lemert to receive such rents as are due to me on the tract on which he himself lives, and which lies partly in the county of Fauquier and partly in Loudoun. I give him the same power with respect to my other tract on Goose creek near Mr. Robert Ashby's, and I authorize him to make distress for the annual or transfer rents which are reserved to me by the leases, and this he is in a more especial manner to do from such persons as are about to move from off the laud. He will see by the leases (for I have it not in my power at this moment to make out the accounts, for each man individually) for many years they have been subject to the payment of rent, and he will make no allowances save such as appear by receipt from myself, Mr. Lewis Lemert, or any public officer, by way of deduction without any further authority from me. He is not to detain any money which he receives under this power, in his hands longer than can well be avoided, but shall transmit the same to me with an account of the same from whom and when received, as soon as possible. For his trouble in all these acts and doings, and in full compensation for all his expenses, I hereby agree to allow him five per cent for all moneys which he shall actually pay into my hands or any other person by my order. This power to remain in force until revoked by me. Given under my hand at Mount Vernon, this 10th day of April, 1784. - Go. Washington."

Margaret (Fleming) Lemert, mother of Mrs. Henry A. Montgomery, was born August 31, 1809, in Muskingum county, Licking township, and was the daughter of Col. Nathan Fleming, an old pioneer of that county who was born in Marion county, W. Va. , in 1783, and married there Miss Mary, daughter of John Wood, a farmer. Col. and Mrs. Fleming were the parents of five children: Margaret, James, Albert, John and Daniel. Soon after marriage Col. Fleming came to Muskingum county, Ohio, and settled at Irville in the fall of 1804. He cleared land, resided here for a short time and then selling out located one-half mile east of the town, where he resided for many years. He engaged in mercantile pursuits with Beverly Lemert, under the firm of Fleming & Lemert, but Mr. Lemert retired in a few years and Col. Fleming continued the business. He was colonel in the old militia, and was at one time trustee of his township. He was a stirring business man and accumulated a large property. At one time he was engaged in shipping produce to New Orleans and went himself on the boats. He was one of the very earliest settlers and was a highly respected citizen. December, 20, 1827, Margaret Fleming married Beverly Lemert. The Fleming family is one of the largest and most remarkable iu the United States. The name Fleming is traced back as far as the eleventh century. It is said that "William the Conqueror," king of Normandy, invaded England with a powerful army composed principally of Flemings inhabitants of Flanders, and that his wife was a Flemish princess. Tradition also says that in Scotland there is a place called the "Fleming Way" and that a strange family settled near the place and were called by common consent, "The Flemings," and they finally adopted the name. The American branch is distinctly related to the ancient Scotch Irish family bearing that name, and William Fleming was the founder of this branch. He was driven from Scotland to the north of Ireland by religious persecu- tion, and with three brothers, emigrated to America early in the eighteenth century, settling in Delaware. It is believed that these four brothers emigrated from Ireland in 1680, 212 years ago, and took up land under William Penn, in what is now called Delaware. It appears from the records that the land on which they settled was in what is now Mispillion Hundred, Kent county, and embraced a tract of country three miles square. The four families settled near together, probably for self protection, and all were, as far as known, of Presbyterian faith. These brothers founded the American branch of the family, cultivated large estates, and grew wealthy. It was not until 1754 that the tirst authentic record appears on the court books in the shape of the will of Robert Fleming, who died that year. The next record is that of a son of one of the original four brothers. George Fleming's daughters and their descendants lived and died in the old Fleming homestead, which is still standing in Delaware and occupied by lineal descendants of the original Flemings. Upon the estate is built the town of Farmington, which is named after Farmington, W. Va., a village which was founded by the Fleming family, who emigrated to Deleware, as hereafter shown. The next will is that of William Fleming, who died July 1, 1766. William Fleming Jr., died June 7, 1784, and left a widow and live sons to survive him, from some of whom have descended the Flemings of West Virginia, and other western localities, and whose name is legion. The names of four of these sons were: Nathan, Boaz, Benaiah, and Benoni, and their mother's maiden name, Jane Frame. William Fleming Jr., was married the second time, his wife being Ann Hudson, and to them was born one son, Thomas Fleming. Benaiah Fleming remained on the old homestead, but the others emigrated to West Virginia, and settled in the vicinity of Fairmount. From the four sons who settled about Fairmount, W. Va., have descended a host of people in that section of the state, Col. Nathan Fleming, grandfather of Mrs. Montgomery, being a descendant. The entire Fleming family of the United States held, a reunion August, 19, 1891, at Fairmount, W. Va. It brought together hundreds of representatives from all parts of the Union. Delegates were present from twentyfive states to the number of more than 1,000, the largest delegation being from Indiana and arrived on a special train of five cars, there being 300 people. The lawyer, the merchant, the teacher, the journalist, the laborer, the man of affluence and the man of moderate circumstances, were all represented. The family numbered among them governors, mayors, legislators, and all professions and occupations, and was one of the most remarkable reunions ever recorded. One of the most interesting features of the day was the display of the record of the Fleming family, which represented an immense amount of work, by Mrs. Annie (Sweeney) Fleming, wife of Mayor Fleming, of Wheeling, W. Va. Thus the Montgomery family have commingled their blood with some of the best families in our country and their descendants may well be proud of the sterling ancestry from which they sprang. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Montgomery have been born seven children: Edward E., Alice E., Henry C., Ida M., John A., Thaddeus L. and Nellie L. In 1858 Mr. Montgomery moved to the Lemert homestead, where he has since resided. He and wife are members of the Methodist church. During the Civil war he served as first lieutenant in Company H. One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer infantry, served one hundred days and was stationed at Baltimore. Socially he is a Mason, a member of Frazeysburg lodge. He is a practical farmer, owns 600 acres of land, and has a tasteful residence before which slopes one of the finest lawns in the county. On this lawn are trees planted by his own hand. Their daughter, Alice E., married James E. Bradfield, October 9, 1876, a farmer of Lyon county, Kas. , and they have three children: Harvey, Lewis and Harriet. Mr. Bradfield served three years in the Civil war, One Hundred and Twenty-second Ohio Volunteer infantry, and was in several battles, among them the Wilderness, where he barely escaped with his life. Mr. Montgomery's son, Edward E.,is a prominent physician and surgeon of Philadelphia and married Helen Buckley. They have two children: Susan and Mary, the latter dying in infancy. Henry C. married Lillian Zollers, November 9, 1880, and they have one child, Henry Z. John married Addie Lewis. He is a farmer of Macon, 111., and the father of one child, Edward L. Ida married Dr. A. F. Chase, of Philadelphia, who is a successful physician. Thaddeus is a resident of Newark, Ohio, and connected with the Franklin Bank. Nellie L. is a young lady at home. The Montgomery family has been uniformlly successful, andean justly attribute much of their success to the good Scotch-Irish ancestry from which they sprang. Their ancestors were men of excellent morals, strong constitutions and intelligent minds, and such traits of character descend in families from generation to generation and much that we are, we owe to our ancestors, and our training in childhood.

Rev. Joseph G. Moore (deceased). On the 17th of August 1864, there died one of those great and noble characters whose life's work was to minister to the spiritual wants of his fellow-man. Joseph G. Moore was of sturdy Virginia stock and his father, Jonathan Moore, who was originally from

Loudoun county, Va., was one of the pioneer settlers of Muskingum county, Ohio, settling there as early as 1820 or 1825. The latter, with his wife and two children, first located in Coshocton county, Pike township, but a few years later moved to Jackson township, Muskingum county, where he passed the remainder of his days. He was a stanch republican in his political views, and was a strong Union man during the war. He lived to be seventy-five years of age and died in full communion with the Baptist church. Mr. Moore was a man of excellent character, thoroughly upright and honorable, and his career in life was above reproach. He was married in Loudoun county, Ya. , to Miss Nancy Keys, who bore him four children: Francis M. , James T., John M. and Joseph G. The Keys family was originally from Virginia, and Mrs. Moore had an uncle in the Revolutionary war. Joseph G. Moore, the youngest child of the above mentioned family, and the subject of this sketch, was born in Coshocton county, Pike township, November 11, 1831, and moved to Jackson township when a small boy, where he spent the remainder of his life, and supplemented the usual common-school education by attending the academy at Martinsburg. He was an excellent scholar, studious and persevering, and he made the best of his opportunities. He began teaching at the age of nineteen and continued this work until he entered the army. He was one of the foremost educators in Muskingum and Coshocton counties, and although an excellent disciplinarian, he was greatly beloved by his pupils. On the 6th of December, 1855, he- married Miss Elizabeth McKee, daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Ashcraft) McKee. Mr. McKee was born in County Donegal, Ireland and of Scotch-Irish descent. He was fairly educated and taught school for some time. When seventeen years of age he came to America, and was here married to Miss Elizabeth Ashcraft, daughter of Daniel Ashcraft, and they became the parents of twelve children: Daniel, Sarah A., John, James, Rachel, Egbert, Elizabeth, Jane, John R. , William, and two who died in infancy. Mr. McKee had three brothers and two sisters: Thomas, Gilbert, James, Jane and Isabelle. He owned a good farm in Pike township, Coshocton county, 640 acres, and on this he received his final summons, his death occurring when nearly ninety years of age. He was hardworking and industrious, and became one of the wealthy citizens. In politics he was a democrat. Mrs. Mc- Kee died at the age of sixty years. After marriage Rev. Joseph G. Moore settled in Muskingum county, Jackson township, and in May, 1864, he volunteered in the service of his country. He was elected chaplain of Company H, One Hundred and Fifty-ninth regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, and was on guard duty. After serving about two months he was attacked with typhoid fever and died five weeks later, his death occurring on the day that his enlistment expired, August 17, 1864. His faithful and devoted wife, learning of his severe illness, hastened to his bedside and carefully nursed him to the end. She bore this cross with the patience and resignation of a true Christian. Mr. Moore was a man of great natural talent and ability which he exhibited in his chosen calling, and as an orator he was gifted and eloquent. In his death the church lost one of its most earnest advocates and Mrs. Moore a loving and devoted husband. To Rev. and Mrs. Moore were born four children: Sarah J. , Flora, Mary E. and Pactrick H. Sarah J. married a farmer of Jackson township, and they have four children: Flora, married Josiah Oden, also a farmer of Jackson township, and died when twenty-nine years of age leaving one child. Mary E., married B. A. McGinnis, a traveling salesman, and they have one child, Patrick H., married to Miss Pauline Dunn, and is engaged in farming in Jackson township. They have one child. Mrs. Moore is pleasantly situated with her son-in-law, B. A. McGinnis, and is a lady of more than ordinary ability. She is president of the W. C. T. U. of Frazeysburg.

Mrs. Nancy Moore was the wife of Robert Moore (deceased). He was born in this county in 1813, and was a son of James and Margaret (Mc- Neal) Moore, the parents of seven children : Thomas Mary, James, Nancy, John, Margaret and Robert. James Moore and wife were both natives of County Antrim, Ireland, and of Scotch descent. Coming to this country they first settled in Pennsylvania, aud at an early day they came to Muskingum county, Ohio, settling on a farm where they both died. They were among the prosperous pioneer farmers of the county. Their children are all deceased, Robert being the last of the family. Robert was reared in this county, and here attended the subscription schools. He married Nancy McClure in 1843, and settled near Claysville, Guernsey county, Ohio, on a farm which he continued to cultivate up to within three years ol his death, the last three years of his life living in New Concord. He was a very prosperous farmer and owned good property. He was a lifelong church member, and entered the United Presbyterian church when that was former here. In politics he was a democrat, was a man interested in the affairs of the county, and held many offices of trust in neighborhood. When he died in 1876 Muskingum county, Ohio, lost one of its most representative and intelligent men. Mrs. Moore, his wife, was a daughter of John and Mary (Ferguson) McClure. The father was a native of Pennsylvania, and a son of John and Nancy (Hutchison) McClure. The McClures are of Scotch-Irish de- scent, and probably came to this country at an early date. John Jr. was one of three children: John Jr., Sarah (who married a Mr. Moore) and James. He grew to maturity and married in his native state, when he emigrated to Ohio, entered a farm here and became very well -to do. His wife was the daughter of William Ferguson, and died in this county in 1864, he having died in 1820, at the age of fifty years. Mrs. Moore was the third of eight children : William, John (deceased), Nancy, Thomas, Margaret, Mary, James and Sarah. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were married in 1834, and lived on a farm in Guernsey county for thirty-six years. Mrs. Moore attends the United Presbyterian church, of which she has been a member for the past forty or fifty years. She is a cultured and refined lady, and an active worker for the church.

S. R. Moore is a native of Champaign county Ohio, born January 8, 1840, and the son of David W. and Hannah (Heckman) Moore, natives of the Keystone state. The Moore and Heckman families were of Scotch and German origin respectively and were early emigrants to America. The paternal grandfather, Elijah Moore, was a native of Pennsylvania also, and one of the defenders of Baltimore. He was a successful farmer and followed that occupation in his native state until his death. His marriage resulted in the birth of a large family of children of whom there were seven sons, David W. (father of subject) being the eldest. The latter attained his growth in Pennsylvania, assisted on the farm and came to Ohio in the spring of 1839, locating in Champaign county. He made the journey in a one-horse wagon and brought his wife and her mother. There he resided until his death which occurred in the summer of 1851. He was the father of five children - four sons and a daughter, three sons and a daughter yet surviving: Samuel R., E. Hunter, James H. , William J. (deceased) and Mrs. John Duncan. S. R. Moore was reared and educated in the common schools of his native county and early became familiar with the routine of farm life. On April 18, 1861, he enlisted in Company K, Thirteenth regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry and served four months. On August 8, 1862 he re-enlisted in Company G, Ninety-fifth regiment, Ohio Volunteer infantry, andserved faithfully for three years. He was in the battle of Richmond, Ky., and was captured August 30, 1862, but was paroled shortly afterward; at the siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Spanish Fort, battle of Nashville and a number of smart skirmishes. He returned to his old home at the close of the war, but in October, 1865, came to Zanesville, where he commenced gardening and growing small fruit, subsequently branching out into a large nursery. He deals principally in fruit and shade trees, and has had the experience of many years in this business, being classed as a practical and successful nurseryman. He has been secretary of the Muskingum County Horticultural society for a number of years, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lafayette lodge No. 79, and has been secretary of the same for five years. He is also a member of the Hazlet post No. 81, G. A. R. and past officer. He was junior and senior vice-commander of the post and served one term in each. Mr. Moore was married on June 8, 1871. to Miss Clara McCarty, a native of Zanesville, by whom he has two children : Lida E. and Daniel D. The family belong to the church.

William H. Moore, a prominent business man of Norwich, Ohio, and an esteemed resident of the same, was born September 19, 1851. He is a son of Robert M. and Anna (Cherry) Moore, and the grandson of John and Hannah (Paxton) Moore. The grandfather was twice married, first to Sarah Minteer, who died in Virginia aud who bore him one child, William Moore (deceased), and then to our subject's grandmother, the latter union resulting in the birth of these children: Mary Ann,

Paxton, Sarah, Elizabeth, John, Cynthia and Robert M. In 1816 Mr. and Mrs. Moore emigrated to Muskingum county and settled in Union township, near Norwich, on a farm now owned by Vincent Flegal. There they passed the closing scenes of their lives. John Moore was a prominent man in the whig party aud took a deep interest in all political matters. He and family were members of the United Presbyterian church. His son, Robert M. Moore, was born in Augusta county, Va. , April 2, 1808, and when but eight years of age, came with his parents to Muskingum county. His early life was spent on the farm opened up in Union township, by his father, and he attended the district schools of the neighborhood. After reaching mature years he began farming for himself (for he and his brother had conducted his father's farm, the latter following his trade, that of stone mason), and subsequently bought the estate from the other heirs. On February 1 1, 1835, he married Miss Anna Cherry, a native of Cherry Valley, Mount Pleasant township, Washington county, Penn., and the daughter of Moses and Jane (Atchinson) Cherry, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Phildelphia, Penn. Mrs. Cherry was the daughter of Matthew and Jane (Reed) Atchinson. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were born seven children : John, residing in Bloomfield, Muskingum county, is a traveling salesman; Moses (deceased); Mary Jane (deceased); Adaline (died when about thirty years of age); Martha J. , at home; Anna E., at home and William H. Robert M. Moore is now a resident of Norwich and has retired from the active duties of life, having reached his eighty-fourth year. He has ever been prominently identified with the prog- ress and development of the county, and is oue of its honest, whole-souled citizens. In politics he has advocated the principles of the republican party for many years, although formerly a whig, and he takes much interest still in the political issues of the day. He has been engaged in a number of business enterprises, but has made farming his life's occupation. A worthy member of the United Presbyterian church, he gives liberally of his means to further all laudable enterprises, and is particularly interested in church affairs. Mrs. Moore is also an active member of the United Presbyterian church. Of the seven children born to this worthy couple only four are now living. Their son, William H. Moore, remained on the home farm until thirteen years of age; he then moved to the village of Norwich, there attending school until he was twenty years of age, when he went, on the railroad and continued on the same for about fifteen years. He started as brakeman and reached the position of conductor on the B. & O. and on the P. & L. E. He left the road about 1886 and settled in Norwich, since which time he has been salesman in the store of Caldwell & Wilson of that town. Socially he is a member of the Iv. of P. lodge and a member of the B. of L. F. Like his father, Mr. Moore is a stanch republican and takes an active interest in politics. He is treasurer of the Eastern Muskingum Fair association, and is clerk of the Norwich Union School board. At present he is clerk of the city council, and clerk of Union township. He is a public spirited young man and is interested in all movements of a worthy nature.