Pickaway County, Ohio - Chapter 31: Some Representative Men of the County, 1906 (part 12 of 17)

On July 24, 1887, Mr. Alkire was married to Melissa Ater, who was born in Deer Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Jackson and Drusilla (Boots) Ater. They have one daughter, Olive, who was born April 17, 1888, and was graduated from the Williamsport High School in the class of 1906. She is an accomplished, engaging young lady, very popular in social circles.

Politically Mr. Alkire is a Democrat. He has served in many of the local offices, including those of assesssor, deputy county surveyor and land appraiser. Since he was 21 years of age, Mr. Alkire has been identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is an active member of Lodge No. 721, at Clarksburg, being also a member of the Rebekahs. He also belongs to Lodge No. 478, Knights of Pythias, at Williamsport. Formerly he was a member of the Grange.

Portraits of Benjamin F. Alkire and Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Alkire accompany this sketch, being shown gn preceding pages. Elsewhere in this work is shown a view of the Alkire home.

SHHOMAS B. BETTS, a _ prominent '| young farmer and_ stock-raiser of Deer Creek township, was born on the old Betts homestead in this township on June 4, 1871, and is a son of George and Mary (Phillips) Betts and grandson of John W. and Harriet (Gordy) Betts.

cality and the Williamsport High School, subsequently attending the McCafferty Business College at Columbus, after which he returned home and took up farming. He remained at home until 1893 when he was married and located in Perry township, making that his home for the next six or seven years. He afterward moved to the Dunlap farm and finally located on his present farm, the Henry Corkwell place, situated in the northwest corner of Deer Creek township, which he purchased in 1901. He has since made this his home and has been engaged in farming and stock-raising.

In 1893 Mr. Betts was married to Gettie May Jolley, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Allen and Lucy (Marsh) Jolley, residents of Deer Creek township, now living in the village of Williamsport. Mr. and Mrs. Betts have three children: Ethel, born February 19, 1894; Essie, born September 9, 1896; and Charles Cherrington, born August 28, 1900. Politically Mr. Betts is a Democrat. Both Mr. and Mrs. Betts are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Williamsport.

<a) citizen of Pickaway County, and a prominent agriculturist of Salt Creek township, where he owns a well-cultivated farm of 120 acres, was born in Salt Creek township, December 6, 1860, and is a son of William and Margaret (Earnhart) Dresbach.

Mr. Dresbach belongs to one of the old pioneer families of this part of the State, his grandfather, George Dresbach, having located in Salt Creek township prior to 1828, probably just after the close of his service in the War of 1812. Both parents of Mr. Dresbach were born in Salt Creek township and passed their lives there. Eight of their children still survive, namely: James A., Mary (Coombs), George E., Harriet (Julian), Milton, Catherine (Reichelderfer), Amanda (Shride) and Scott.

Scott Dresbach was reared in his native township and obtained his education in the township schools. He has always been a farmer and stock-raiser and resides on a part of the old homestead farm. The residence is one of the oldest in this neighborhood, having been constructed by his grandfather, George Dresbach, in 1828. It has been much changed, improvements having been made and comforts added, but the old brick walls still stand without a break. Thorough construction and honest building was done in the days when this house was built, which, at that time, was considered one of the finest homes in the township.

On March 13, 1885, Mr. Dresbach was married to Caroline Brady, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of the late Philip Brady, of Circleville. Five children have been born to this marriage, as follows: Frederick S., Mary C., Fannie, Wayne W. and Howard.

Politically Mr. Dresbach is a Republican. He has always been a liberal supporter of public-spirited movements for the common good in his township, and is justly considered a most worthy citizen. While not identified with any religious body, all moral and educational enterprises may be sure of his approval, and his hand is open to assist those who have been subjected to unjust misfortune, and _ his sympathy is.extended to those in sorrow. He has a wide circle of friends in Salt Creek

"| farmer of Harrison township, who is now operating the Stevenson farm of 160 acres, was born in Washington township, Pickaway County, Ohio, June 12, 1859, and is a son of George and Minerva (Cox) Stoker. ;

The Stoker family has been identified with Pickaway County for a great many years. It was founded here by Lewis Stoker, the grandfather of George W., who came from Germany and settled near Circleville in Circleville township. He lost his life through an acci- dent while assisting in raising a 'barn. His family consisted of seven daughters and two sons, viz.: Maria (Brotherin), who still survives, at the age of 86 years; Susan, wife of William Grenow, of Nashville, Tennessee; Eliza, deceased, who was the wife of Peter Rush, of South Bloomfield; -Charlotte, living in Kansas, who is the widow of George Bachtell, formerly of Circleville; Emma, deceased ; Kate, who died in Tennessee in 1903; a daughter that died in infancy; George; and William, who resides at Mount Blanchard, Ohio.

George Stoker, father of George W., was born in Pickaway County .and died February 8, 1893, at the age of 68 years. His widow resides on a farm at New Holland, having reached her 72nd year. Mr. Stoker was a Democrat in political sentiment. For many years he was a large farmer in Pickaway County. His family consisted of six sons and two daughters, as follows: Jacob, deceased; Alice; Emma; George W., of this sketch; William, who is engaged in a livery business at Chillicothe; Samuel, who is in the livery business at New Holland; and Charles and Thurman, who are engaged in farming near New Holland.

George W. Stoker was educated in the district schools and then assisted his father on the farm until he was 26 years of age. After his marriage, he resided in Muhlenberg township for eight years, following farming.

On March 1, 1899, he moved on the Stevenson farm and on the 160 acres he grows all kinds of grain - wheat, corn and oats and also many fine potatoes. He is extensively engaged in stock-raising also and owns a large number of excellent horses, cattle and swine. methods are practical and thorough and he sustains the reputation of being one of the best farmers of his erie:

In April, 1886, Mr. Stoker was married to Amy V. Pose a daughter of Frank and Lucetta (Duvall) Pomeroy, the latter of whom was a descendant of General Duvall, of Marietta, Ohio. Mrs. Stoker's grandfather, Justin Pomeroy, was an early settler and was the first man to successfully raise broom corn in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Stoker have four sons, viz.: Howard F., Roy E., Harry and George Bryan.

Mr. Stoker has been very prominently identified with the county politics and has served on many important committees of the Democratic party and for years has been a delegate to various conventions. His fraternal relations are with Palmetto Lodge, No. 514, Knights of Pythias.

D. SCHUMM, one of the early business men of Circleville, who has been identified with this city for the past 30 years, conducts a large shoe house here. He was born in 1854 in Pennsylvania, and is a son of Thomas Schumm, whose life was spent in that State.

A. D. Schumm was reared and educated in his native State, which he left at the age of 20 years. In 1876 he opened up a shoe business at Circleville and this he has continued to the present time. He is one of the old and reliable business men and is known to a large number of the residents of this city.

In 1878 Mr. Schumm was married to Lydia Palm, who is a daughter of Lewis Palm and a member of one of the old pioneer families of the county. Their children are: Nellie, wife of J. F. Mader, a shoe merchant at Circleville; Martha, Ralph and Lucile. The family belong to the Lutheran Church. Mr. Schumm is a member of the Knights of Pythias.

BIILLIAM A. BEOUGHER, who owns a fine farm of 118 acres in Washington township, was born in Hocking County, Ohio, December 12, 1853, and is a son of. Benjamin C. and Katherine (Cook) Beougher.

The parents of Mr. Beougher were born in Ohio and his grandparents in Pennsylvania. The father died in Ohio and the mother in Kansas. Their family consisted of three sons and two daughters, namely: William A.; Joel A.; Harvey; Susan, wife of M. A. Lohr; and Christina, who married Samuel McFadden.

February 22, 1882, he married Eliza J. Ball, who is a daughter of John W. Ball, of Hocking County, and they have three children, Cora B., Pearl E. and Ethel M. Pearl E. is a bright and promising student at Otterbein University. Mrs. Beougher has two sisters - Priscilla, who is the wife of George W. Trimmer, and Isabella, who married W. W. Mc- Donald; and one brother - John H., who married Margaret Hash and has two children - Emma and Henry.

Mr. Beougher and family belong to: the United Brethren Church. For many years he has been an active worker in the Sunday-school and is its very capable superintendent. He is a very highly respected man and is well known all through Washington township.

BILTON B. ATER, a prosperous | farmer, residing on the Clarksburg turnpike, in Deer Creek township, was born in this township, August 6, 1850, and is a son of David and Maria (Ater) Ater, and a grandson of William and Margaret (Colston) Ater, early residents of the county.

David Ater was born in Deer Creek township, where his life was spent as a farmer. He married Maria Ater, a daughter of John Ater and a granddaughter of Abraham Ater, who was a pioneer in Ross County. John Ater was the first of his branch of the Ater family to come to Pickaway County. He married Elizabeth Bethard and among their children was Maria, the mother of our subject. The children of David and Maria Ater were: John, who occupies a farm adjoining that of our subject; Milton B.; and Catherine, who died aged eight months.

Milton B. Ater was reared in his native township, attended the local schools and has always been a farmer. He was a child when his father died and was reared on the old John Ater farm. In, 1891 he purchased the farm he now successfully operates, which contains 113 acres of fine land, which he devotes to farming and stock-raising.

On December 28, 1875, Mr. Ater was married to Angeline Boots, who was born in Deer Creek township, and is a daughter of Joseph and Susan (Ater) Boots. Her grandfather, Joseph Boots, died in the military service of his country, in the War of 1812. Mrs.

nine survivors being: Martha, who is single; Drusilla, wife of Jackson Ater, of Williamsport; Amelia, wife of Daniel Ater, of Deer Creek township; Missouri, wife of David M. Ater, of Deer Creek township, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work; Angeline (Mrs., Milton B, Ater) ; Clinton, of Washington Court House, Ohio; Catherine (Pickle), of Deer Creek township; Stephen, of Williamsport; and Lizzie, living at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton B. Ater have had four children, namely: Harvey C., who died at the age of twenty-two years; Heber N., who lives on the home farm; Charles Turney, deceased; and Ward D., living at home.

Mr. Ater is a Democrat in his political views. He served some years as township supervisor, but has never taken a very active part in political life, having a preference for the quiet pursuits of agriculture, finding in these both pleasure and profit.

P. DEEDS, secretary of the Scioto Canning Company, an important industrial concern of Circleville, was born at Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, March 3, 1871, and is a son of

The father of Mr. Deeds was a traveling salesman, with headquarters at Columbus, representing the Wolfe Company, of Chambersburg,' Pennsylvania. For a number of years he also traveled in the interests of the Case Company, of Columbus, Ohio. ©

Mr. Deeds spent his boyhood and youth at Lancaster, Bremen and Wilmington, Ohio, and when 16 years of age learned telegraphy. For 11 years he was an operator in the traffic and transportation department of the Baltimore & Ohio and the Pennsylvania railroads.

In 1898 he became accountant and bookkeeper for C. E. Sears & Company, of Circleville, continuing with the firm for one year. When the Scioto Canning Company was organized, on January 30, 1899, Mr. Deeds became secretary and accountant, a position he still fills.

On October 6, 1891, Mr. Deeds was married to Frances I. Farrell, who is a daughter of Robert H. Farrell, of Philo, Muskingum County, Ohio. They have one son, Forrest Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Deeds are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally Mr. Deeds is a Mason, being a member of blue lodge, council and chapter at Circleville. He is worthy patron of the Circleville lodge of the order of the Eastern Star.

gq) township's most energetic and progressive men, was born near Mount Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, June 8, 1857, and is a son of Thornton and Rebecca (Tripp) Smith. Thornton Smith was a native of Virginia and his wife was born in Logan County, Ohio. He died in Madison County on February 20, 1886, and his wife is now living in Wrightsville, Ohio, at the advanced age of 86 years. They had seven children: Henry, who lives in Madison County; Arabella, who married David Thorn, of Muhlenberg township; Ezra, subject of this sketch; David, who lives in Wrightsville; Alice, wife of Lewis Brown, residing in Madison County ; Thornton, who lives in Harrisburg, Ohio; and Martha (Griffith), who is deceased.

Ezra Smith spent his boyhood days on his father's farm in Madison County, moved with the family in 1870 to Pickaway County, where they remained for five years, and returned to Madison County with them in 1875. He was married in 1880 to Augusta Nickell, who was born in Monroe township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Andrew and Isabelle (Ramey) Nickell, who were born and married in Vinton County, Ohio. Mi. Nickell | enlisted from Circleville in the 114th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf., in 1862 and died while in the service. His widow subsequently married Isaac Brown and resides near Darbyville. Mr. Smith has one son, Pearl Emerson, who was born March 5, 1897, on the farm where the family now reside.

After his marriage, Mr. Smith rented a farm near Mount Sterling and worked by the day for about two years. He then rented 30 acres of timberland, and during the four vears he had possession of the property he clearedand put it under cultivation, each year raising a good crop of corn on the portion cleared. He then leased a 73-acre tract in the vicinity where he lived for 11 years. In 1897 he purchased a farm of 8714 acres in Muhlenberg township on the Florence Chapel turnpike about eight miles from Circleville. At that time the place presented a rather wild apnearance, being mostly stumps and _ 'timberland. Mr. Smith has cleared all this and has it in a high state of cultivation. He has devoted his whole time to the development of the farm, has erected a fine home and also a barn and other necessary outbuildings and has put down over ¥,100 rods of drain tile. He has now one of the best improved farms in the township. Mr. Smith is a Republican and served as

ABIOAH WEAVER, a substantial citizen and leading farmer of Pickaway County, who owns 550 acres of valuable land in this county, was born in 1845 in Washington township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Benheimer) Weaver.

Jacob Weaver was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and came as an early settler to this section of Pickaway County, where, at first, he followed shoemaking and later became a large farmer and extensive stock-raiser. He served in the Mexican War. He married Catherine Berheimer, who was born in Germany and came to Ohio with her parents, when three years of age. Jacob

Weaver and wife had a family of seven sons and one daughter, of whom the following still survive: John C., of Circleville; Abraham L., of Washington township; Isaac, of St. Louis, Missouri; Philip, of Washington Court House; and Noah, of this sketch.

Noah Weaver was reared in Washington township and attended the local schools. He has been one of the largest and most successful farmers in the county and formerly was one of the leading stock-raisers, paying much attention to promoting the sheep industry. Apart from his agricultural interests, he has always been more or less prominent in public affairs in his township, at all times performing the duties of a good, reliable citizen.

Mr. Weaver was married in October, 1889, to Minnie E. Mowery, who is a daughter of W. H. Mowery, who served two terms as a county commissioner of Pickaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver have two sons and one daughter, viz.: Frederick, Lloyd and Nellie May. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church at Circleville. Fraternally Mr. Weaver is connected with the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias.

The late James G. Ross, whose death occurred in 1888, was born in 1832 in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, where he spent his entire life. to farming and stock-raising and he became prominent and wealthy in these lines.- He was a son of Moses L. Ross, who was one of the early settlers of Pickaway County. In 1858 James G. Ross married Elizabeth Whisler, who still survives. She is a daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Morris) Whisler, one of a family of 11 children, which has eight survivors, namely: Jacob, of Nebraska; Anna, widow of John Hyme, of Kansas; Owen, of Columbus,

Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Hamilton, of Whisler, Ohio; Simon, of Indiana; John, of LaFayette, Indiana; Mary, at home; and Elizabeth, widow of James G. Ross.

James G. Ross was a Democrat in his political faith. He served as assessor and as trustee of Pickaway township. During the Civil War he answered the call for 100-day men and served out that period.

The surviving children of James G. Ross and wife are: John D., a resident of Kansas; Talmage, the subject of this sketch; Laura Alice, wife of Milton K. Dressback, of Walnut township; Sarah, wife of George W. Holderman, of Pickaway township; and Mary, who resides with her mother, at Circleville. Mrs. Ross is one of the venerated members of the Baptist Church at Circleville.

Talmage E. Ross has always been a resident of Pickaway township. He has charge of the homestead farm and is largely interested in farming and stock;raising. For a number of years he has been a prominent political factor in the county and is a member of the Democratic County Central Committee.

On January 18, 1893, Mr. Ross was married to Mattie Kibler, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Peter Kibler, of Circleville. Mr. Ross is one of the enterprising, public-spirited young men of his section, and enjoys the confidence of his fellow-citizens and keeps friendships which he formed in childhood.

H. SWEETMAN, county surveyor of Pickaway County, is a well-known citizen of Circleville, which is his native place. He is a son of M. A. Sweetman, a leading attorney of. Circleville, who has lived in Pickaway County since 1843.

J. H. Sweetman is following the line of work in which he has been more or less interested all his life. After graduating at the Circleville High School, in 1893, he took a course in civil engineering at the Ohio Normal University-at Ada, having previously become interested in surveying from having served as an assistant to County Surveyor Abernethy. After graduation, Mr. Sweetman again became Mr. Abernethy's assistant; remaining as such until 1900, when he was elected county surveyor. He has efficiently filled the position and is now serving his second term. He is an enterprising young man of his native city, of which he is also the engineer, and his friends predict for him higher honors in his chosen profession.

Mr. Sweetman is a member of the Ohio Engineering Society, of the Circleville Athletic Club, and belongs to the Odd Fellows, Red Men and Eagles.

& ACOB REID, one of the successful | farmers as well as well-known and Me &| valued citizens of Salt Creek town- =} ship, owns a well-tilled farm of 103 acres, on which he has been located since 1891. Mr. Reid was born in Hocking County, Ohio, October 28, 1851, and is a son of Andrew and Anna M. (Hoffman) Reid. Andrew Reid was born in Hocking County, Ohio, where he resided all his life, dying there in July, 1897. His father, John Reid, settled in Hocking County when the whole country was covered with wodds and the family has many respected representatives all through that section. The mother of our subject was born in Fairfield County, Ohio. Jacob Reid was reared in Hocking County and was educated in the schools of Benton township. He started out in life dependent in a great measure upon his own resources, and has acquired what he owns through his own persistent industry and good business management. His life has always been devoted to agricultural pursuits. His present farm is favorably situated for general agriculture and stock-raising, and under his excellent methods large crops and fine cattle are produced. His improvements are such as to make a comfortable and pleasant home. On March 6, 1890, Mr. Reid was married section. Mr. and Mrs. Reid have four children, viz.: Roscoe A., Ethel L., Fred N. and Floyd L. Mr. and Mrs. Reid are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Tarlton.

Mr. Reid has served as school director of District No. 1, Salt Creek township, and has always been earnest in his efforts to promote the efficiency of the public schools. He is a man who enjoys the confidence and good will of his neighbors and fellow-citizens.

BIOSEPH G. STEELE. Among' the } well-known and highly esteemed citizens and leading agriculturists of Pickaway township, who have passed from the scenes of life, was Joseph G. Steele, whose death occurred January 16, 1889. He was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, August 5, 1823, and was a son of John and Sarah (Smith) Steele, natives of Pennsylvania.

The late Joseph G. Steele was reared in Fairfield County and his education was secured in the subscription and district schools, although under disadvantages which 'would probably discourage. the boys and girls of today. School facilities in his boyhood were meager and terms of school for farmer boys were confined almost entirely to the cold winter months. Mr. Steele laid a good educational foundation, however, and developed into a well-informed man of excellent business sense. His life was mainly devoted to farming and stock-raising and also to buying and shipping stock: He was an honorable man throughout all his dealings and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of those with whom he had business or personal relations. ;

Mr. Steele was married on August 7, 1844, to Nancy McDowell, who was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, February 1, 1827, and is a daughter of James and Margaret (Van Emman) McDowell. Both parents were born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In 1836, Mrs. Steele, then in her roth year, accompanied her parents from her native State to Ohio. They settled in what is now Hocking County. They were among the early settlers and Mrs. Steele recalls many interesting events concerning the development of that section, where she grew to young womanhood and was married.

Mr. and Mrs. Steele had four children born to them, namely: William W., Amanda J., John E. and Francis E., all of whom have joined the "great majority." Mrs. Steele, however, takes much comfort in three grandchildren, viz.: Joseph F., of Piqua, Ohio; Mrs. George Myers, of Circleville; and Mrs. M. Haynes, of Chillicothe. Her sister, Mrs. Margaret Rice, and the latter's daughter, Clara Rice, reside with her at Kingston, whither she removed from the farm, after the death of Mr. Steele.

In 1866 Mr. Steele settled with his family in Pickaway township and was identified with its interests until the close of his life. He left a valuable farm of 285 acres, of which Mrs. Steele is the owner. He was a liberal supporter of the Salem Methodist Episcopal Church, of Pickaway township. Mrs. Steele united with the Kingston Methodist Episcopal Church when she located there. For many years Mr. Steele was a member of the Independent Order 'of Odd Fellows, taking an active part in the work of the order.

INDREW H. SHAEFFERM. D., one 1 of Circleville's venerated citizens, its oldest physician and surgeon, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, has been identified very closely with. the various agencies which have contributed to the upbuilding of this city, for the past 36 years. For many of these he has stood at the head of his profession in this section of the State and probably no practitioner in Pickaway County has come more intimately into the lives of its people, whom he has so faithfully served.

(Westenberger) Shaeffer. The family on both sides is of German extraction. The father was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the mother near Hagerstown, Maryland. They came with their own people to Ohio and in 1802 were married in Madison township, Fairfield County. They reared a family of three daughters and two sons, Andrew H. being the youngest and the only survivor.

Andrew H. Shaeffer's boyhood was spent amidst pioneer surroundings, his home being a log cabin and the schoolhouse where he attended school, a rude structure of logs where greased paper did duty as glass in the window openings and rude slabs served as benches. At that time the surrounding woods were thickets of untouched growths of trees and bramble and little was yet seen of the great fruitfulness of this portion of Ohio. The youth possessed intellect and ambition as was shown by his persistent efforts to secure a good education and while many of his associates were still bounding their futures with the plow and harrow, he at the age of 17 was teaching school in order to provide himself with academic advantages. He thus secured attendance for four summers at Greenfield Academy, taught through the winters and then spent one year at Blendon's Young Men's Seminary, now known as Westerville College.

By this time his resolution was formed to begin the study of the science of medicine. About 1844 he began reading under the able direction of Dr. Samuel H. Porter, and during the winters of 1847 and 1848 he attended medical lectures at Willoughby Medical College, which name was changed in the following year to Starling Medical College. At this institution he was graduated, receiving his medical degree in 1849. He entered upon the practice of his profession on April 16, 1849, at Royalton, Fairfield County, Ohio, removing later to Oakland, where he continued in practice until 1870, when he came to Circleville.

In recalling his early practice at Circleville, Dr. Shaeffer remembers the miles and miles of territory he covered in making professional visits, his calls east and west of Circleville coming a distance of 18 miles and his calls north and south a distance of 14 miles. For 15 years after locating here he attended to his country practice on horseback, riding miles and miles over uncleared land and in many cases fording streams, spending many sleepless nights away from his own couch, in wind and storm, in order to minister to the ailments of others. Physicians in those days did not accumulate large fortunes. Their fees were necessarily moderate and a surprising number of their most distant and insistent patients were Satisfied to allow their names to continue on the physician's ledger. Physicians contemporary with Dr. Shaeffer can well remember, also, that the pills and various medicaments, the fluid extracts and healing plasters had to be prepared by the doctor in his own laboratory. This was no light task and Dr. Shaeffer tells of many occasions when an epidemic prevailed and he was kept up all night making, mixing, pounding in mortars and rolling and drying pills, in order to have them ready for his next day's visits. He was the family physician throughout Pickaway County, in many homes before the present young generation came into existence. The vigorous health which originated in a wholesome boyhood always assisted him and even now, when his honored head bears the snows of 85 years, he is an example of the virility which attends upon those who, born with a natural endowment of good health, live out their days consistently with its preservation.

Dr. Shaeffer has been deeply. interested in the growth and development of Circleville, in the widening of her prospects and the founding of her industries and enterprises. He was one of the most active promoters-in giving to Circleville her fine Opera House, which compares favorably with others in larger cities, also the Masonic Temple, a beautiful structure, the Pickaway County Fair Grounds and the American Strawboard Works. He owns a large amount of real estate, much of it purchased years ago, which has increased many fold i value.

in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The two children born to this marriage were a son, who died at the age of 20 months, and a daughter, Isadora Adell, the latter of whom married Jonathan Wall, now of Circleville, but jommaeany of Buffalo, New York. ;

Dr. Shaeffer was one of the founders of the old Pickaway County Medical Society, which was established for the purpose of more closely uniting the medical men of the locality and of assisting each other in the exchange of views and experiences, when there were fewer opportunities for general scientific study. This was one of the oldest incorporated medical societies in the State of Ohio.

Politically Dr. Shaeffer has been a stanch Republican ever since the founding of the party more than a half century ago. In 1844 Henry Clay was his model of what a statesman should be and he cast his first presidential vote for him. In 1848 he voted for Gen. Zachary Taylor on account of the principles involved; in 1852 his vote was cast for Gen. Winfield Scott, then a popular military hero; and in 1856 he was an enthusiastic supporter of Gen. John C. Fremont. Ever since, his vote has been cast for the candidates of the Republican party and he is just as firm in his adherence to its principles as he was in the days of the party's inception.

years was very active in his lodge and formerly filled a number of the official positions in the Blue lodge at Tarlton, Ohio. At the same place he took all the degrees in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and for some years was also active in that order, but as his professional demands, became more insistent, he gave up active co-operation with this body and was given a demit. He has never resumed active membership in any lodge. In 1843 Dr. Shaeffer united with the Methodist Episcopal Church and to the present day has continued in close connection with it, serving as class leader for 52 years and for 43 years has been a steward. Dr. Shaeffer still attends to his business affairs but he no longer practices his profession. His medical reputation was long since established, his reniarkable skill in combating disease and relieving suffering making his name known over a very large section of Ohio. His long and useful life has been productive of great good to those who have had the privilege of knowing him. and of profiting _by his strength, his ability, his generosity and his public spirit.

4| best-known business men and valued citizens, filling the position of vicepresident of the New Circleville Canning Company, was born on the "Logan Elm Farm' in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a son of James T. and Minerva (Whitesel) Boggs.

Irwin Boggs became a student at Delaware, Ohio, after completing the common school course in the vicinity of his home. He then entered the employ of his uncle, John Boggs, who was one of the largest landowners in Pickaway County. In 1883 he took charge of his uncle's farm and continued as its manager until the death of the uncle, .when it came into his possession. Mr. Boggs continued to reside on his farm, which contained 650 acres, carrying on extensive operations in farming and stock buying, dealing and shipping, until 1904, when he removed to Circleville. Prior to this he had become financially interested-in the canning business, being one of the directors of the New Circleville Canning Company, which was organized in 1901. For the last two years he has served as vice president of the company.

In the fall of 1883, Mr. Boggs was married (first) to Elizabeth Niles, who was a daughter of O. E. Niles, a prominent business man of Circleville. Mrs. Boggs died in 1887, leaving one son, John, who is now associated with the White Automobile Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. A daughter, Lydia, had died in the summer of 1886, aged one year. In 1891 Mr. Boggs was married. (second) to Mary Morris, the adopted daughter of B. W. Morris, and a successful teacher in the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Boggs have two children - Morris Irwin and Margaret Antoinette. Mr. Boggs is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

BOHN WESLEY PORTER, a highly respected citizen of Wayne township, has been manager of the extensive farm of Charles Groce, of Circleville, for a number of years. The farm consists of 500 acres. The fine state of cultivation which this land exhibits shows the results of Mr. Porter's fine management and speaks well for his methods of agriculture. Mr. Porter was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in September, 1853, and is a son of James Porter. Mr. Porter was married in young manhood to Olive Taylor, who is a daughter of Jonathan Taylor, an old resident of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Porter have had nine children born to them - two daughters and seven sons - as follows: Nellie; Christina, who married Harvey Hill, a son of Ezra Hill, and has two children - Orvil and John Ezra; Clarence; James; Cecil; Paul; Lawrence; Carl and Bernard. Mr. Porter is greatly blessed in his children, his daughters being most estimable women and his seven sons all steady, industrious young men, who take a great deal of the farm work on their shoulders. The family is one which is held in very high esteem in Wayne township. Mr. Porter is a Republican in politics. - - _-- - - __ -

PRISRAEL S. VALENTINE, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Pickaway County, residing in Circleville, was born in the First Ward of Circleville on April 12, 1861, and is a son of Israel Valentine, Sr., who was also a native of Circleville township. Israel Valentine was a well-known agriculturist of the county, engaged extensively in farming and stock-raising. His death occurred in November, 1903.

until his marriage, after which he moved to Washington township, where for the following seven or eight years he was engaged in farming and stock-raising on an extensive scale. He then moved to Circleville township and continued in the same business until 1904, when he took up his residence in the city. He still looks after his farming interests in Pickaway township, on the famous Pickaway Plains, where he has a farm of 200 acres. During the last few years of his active participation in farm work, he bred several very fine track horses. In recent years, in association with his twin brother, Edward Valentine, he has marked several horses, among which were such splendid trotters as Sir Liss and Maggie V. - the former having a record of 2:30 and a trial mark of 2:1814, and the latter, a record of 2:12%.

_In 1887 Mr. Valentine was married to Mazie Walters, a daughter of John Walters, who was one of the leading farmers of Pickaway County. They have one son, Samuel Paul, who is attending school. Mr. Valentine is a member of the Lutheran Church, being also one of its officers.

IEORGE E. ROTH, who has been iden- @| tified with the interests of Circleville for the past 45 years, was born in Mecklenberg, Germany, in 1839, and is a son of George E. and Lizetta

The father of Mr. Roth followed the same calling as did his father and grandfather and for many years after coming to America conducted a tannery. He started one at Jeffersonville, Fayette County, Ohio, and later with his sons bought the Jackson tannery in Pickaway County, which he operated a long time.

' Our subject was reared in Germany until the age of 18 years and received his education in the common schools. At the age of 14 years he commenced working in a tannery, but finally, becoming anxious to see something of the world, he shipped as a cabin boy on a merchant 'vessel and spent three years on the water, visiting many ports and having many adventures. After leaving the sea, he came to America and joined his father who was then at Harmony, Ohio, and later went to the village of Clifton, where he worked in a tannery until his father started one at Jeffersonville. He continued with his father until all came to Circleville and the father and two sons, William and George E., bought the Jackson tannery. This tannery proved a wise investment and Mr. Roth continued to be interested in its operation until some five years since. During his residence in Ohio he has invested largely in farming lands and now owns 502 acres in Marion township, Fayette County, 150 acres in Jackson township, Pickaway County; two fine store rooms in Circleville, and a fine residence property on North Scioto street. On this site he had a handsome brick residence erected, which cost in the neighborhood of $5,000.

Mr. Roth was married in 1873 to Elizabeth Mellanpaler, who was also born in Germany. They have two children, viz.: Adolphus F., who is a farmer; and George E., the third of the name, who is agent in the freight department of the Scioto Valley Traction Company at Circleville. Mr. Roth is a member of the Baptist, Church.

culturist as well as a prominent citizen of Salt Creek township, who has a fine farm of 119 acres under excellent cultivation, was born in this township, November 1, 1859, and is a son of Jacob and Lydia (Rank) Lutz.

John Lutz, the paternal grandfather, was of German descent and was born in Pennsylvania. From that State he came early to Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, -bringing with him his thrifty habits and his virtues of sterling integrity, and founded a family which has been one of great prominence in this section. Jacob Lutz, father of our subject, was born in Salt Creek township and spent his life here. For a number of years he was a highly respected citizen and for a long period he was entrusted with the duties of towriship trustee. _ In politics he supported the Republican party. He married Lydia Rank and six of their children survive, namely: Levi, of Salt Creek township; Otis, of Columbus; Sarah J., wife of Cephas Newhouse, of Salt Creek township; John L.; Oscar B.; and Minnie D., wife of James Grimes, of Chillicothe. The parents of our subject were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Whisler and when they died they were sadly missed in this connection. Jacob Lutz died May 27, 1880. His widow survived until December 12, 1904.

John L. Lutz was reared on his father's farm in Salt Creek township and was educated in the public schools. His whole life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits and he is numbered with the excellent farmers of Salt Creek township.

On October 11, 1882, Mr. Lutz was married to Minnie E; Pontious, who was a daughter of Andrew J. Pontious, of Pickaway township. The death of Mrs. Lutz, on January 26, 1906, was an irreparable loss to her husband and the three children who survive her - Edna, Lulu and Denver. She was a lady of most amiable characteristics and her circle of friends and admirers covered the whole community. She is much missed in her immediate circle of friends and acquaintances and in no small degree in the United Evangelical Church, of which she was a most devoted member.

- In politics, Mr. Lutz is a supporter of the Republican party. He is a substantial and reliable citizen and upon him have fallen the duties of school director in District No. 8. He has always taken a deep interest in the schools and performs his present duties carefully and conscientiously.

AIDWARD C. WILKINS, a well-known | resident of Hayesville, and the efficient and popular clerk of Pickaway township, was born in this township, August 1, 1876, and is a son of David and Jane (Zigler) Wilkins.

County and the mother, in Muskingum County. David Wilkins has been an agriculturist of Pickaway township for many years and has resided at Hayesville since 1891. He and his wife are numbered with the representative citizens of the section. They have two children, viz.: Luella M., wife of Harry D. Kraft, of Circleville township; and Edward C., of this sketch.

Edward C. Wilkins has always been a resident of his native township. He received an excellent common-school education and since attaining manhood has been more or less prominent in local political circles. He is identified with the Republican party and on its ticket was elected township clerk, and by virtue of this office is also clerk of the township Board of Education. Mr, Wilkins is an enterprising young business man, very popular with all classes and is recognized as one of the township's first-class citizens.

sWIOUIS SCHNEIDER, superintendent 4 fa] «of the Pickaway County Infirmary, and an influential and progressive citizen of Circleville, was born in Circleville, Ohio, January 2, 1867. He is a son of Jacob and Jacobena Schneider, both natives of Germany, who reared a family of five children, of whom three are now living, namely: Louis; Jennie, wife of Thomas Tipton, of Williamsport, Ohio; and Kathryn, now living in Columbus, Ohio. Jacob Schneider died February 2, 1878.

Louis Schneider was reared and educated in Circleville and Williamsport, and in Pickaway County has spent all of his life. In 1889 he moved to Williamsport, where he was engaged as a barber until 1902, when the board of directors appointed him superintendent of the County Infirmary, which position he has held for four years, having been reappointed by the board every year since he first took charge.

ing served faithfully in several' township offices. He was clerk of the Board of Education for four years; clerk of Deer Creek township for four years and for several years was a member of the Democratic Central Committee from Deer Creek township.

Mr. Schneider was married December 6, 1893, to Mollie Skinner, a daughter of Adolphus Skinner, a prominent farmer of Perry township, Pickaway County, who came to this county from Athens County, Ohio. They have one child - Ethel. Fraternally, Mr. Schneider is a member of Heber Lodge, No. 501, F. & A. M., of Williamsport; Williamsport Lodge No. 478, Knights of Pythias, of Williamsport, and of Congo Tribe, No. 51, Improved Order of Red Men, of Circleville. He and all the members of his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Williamsport.

"| sides on his well-improved farm of 94 acres, situated in Jackson township, was born in Scioto township, this county, April 30, 1863, and is a son of David M. and Elizabeth (Gochenouer ) Prindle.

The parents of Mr. Prindle are natives of New York State and Pickaway County, Ohio, respectively, and the father is one of the representative farmers and stock-raisers of Muhlenberg township. He settled in this township when his son, our subject, was small. David Henry Prindle was the fourth member of his parents' family of seven children, the others being: Rebecca (Trego), deceased; Perry L., of Washington township, Pickaway County ; John H., of Scioto township; Elmer E., of Muhlenberg township; and Bertha (Clark), of Muhlenberg township; and Edwin, deceased in infancy.

David H. Prindle was reared and educated in Muhlenberg and remained at home into young manhood and then made a trip to Wisconsin and to other points in the West. After his return and marriage, he rented a farm near his present one, on which he lived for 12 years.

In 1896 he purchased his present farm which he has improved with fine buildings, a large, handsome residence and a substantial barn. Here he carries on general farming and stockraising and is one of the township's substantial, reliable men.

On October 8, 1884, Mr. Prindle was married to Mrs. Rosa F. (Clark) Blacker, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of John J. and Mary Ann (Hott) Clark, natives of this county. Four children have been born to them, namely: Jesse M.; Charles Ellsworth, who died aged 2 years, 2 months and 27 days; Gerald Clark; and George James.

Formerly Mr. Prindle was a Republican but is now identified with the Democratic party. He is a member of the township Board of Education and looks carefully after the school interests of the community. He is one of the leading members and a trustee of the United Brethren Church at Robtown, Scioto township, and is superintendent of the Sundayschool.

HON. BARZILLAI ADKINS, one of '| the best known citizens of this county, who is now leading a retired life in the city of Circleville, to which he removed two years ago, was born September 3, 1831, in Ross County, Ohio. When a child one year old, he was brought by his parents to Monroe township, Pickaway County, where he grew to manhood and where the greater part of his life has been spent. His

- father, Barzillai C. Adkins, a native of Maryland, was married in that State but came.to Ohio before any of his children were born and settled in Ross County. His wife, whose maiden name was Emily Parsons, was also a native of Maryland. Barzillai C. Adkins and his wife had six children who reached maturity, namely: Leah, Eleanor, Abigail, Susan, Barzillai and Zachariah P.

struction from private tutors. -At the age of 17 years he assumed the responsibility of looking after the family because of the death of his father for he was the oldest son, and this he did right manfully on the farm of 260 acres which was left to him and his brother, Zachariah P., to look after. From that time until his recent retirement from agricultural labors he conducted the farm in Monroe township.

In 1860 Barzillai Adkins was married to Louise E. Fissell, a native of Circleville. They became the parents of nine sons and four daughters. The former were as follows: John P., who is a teacher in Pickaway County; Jackson B., a prominent educator of Lima, Ohio, secretary of Lima College; Joseph W., a prominent attorney of Circleville; Harry H., an oil operator and well known business man of Lima, Ohio; Charles H., an attorney of Lima, Ohio, twice elected a member of the State legislature; George G., of Newark, Ohio, who is also an attorney by profession; Coston B., a teacher in Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, New York; DeWitt T., who has been engaged in teaching school but who at present is pursuing advanced studies at Lima College, Lima, Ohio; and Stanley G., also a teacher, who is taking up advanced studies at Lima College. The four daughters of the family are as follows: Catherine A., who is the wife of Henry C. Renick, of Circleville; Frances Eleanor; Margaret Maude, wife of William Davis, of Lima, Ohio; and Sara Emily, wife of Murray Oglesbee, a farmer of Madison County, Ohio.

Mr. Adkins is a Democrat in politics and during his residence in Monroe township was called upon to serve in various capacities. He was a member of the township Board of Education for about 25 years and served as assessor for seven years. He was elected to represent Pickaway County in the 74th and 75th general assemblies of Ohio, where he was a member of the following committees: "County Affairs," "Deaf and Dumb Asylum," "Privileges" and "Temperance." His son, Hon. Charles H. Adkins, of Lima, served in the same sessions of the Legislature, representing Allen County.

NHOMAS JOSEPH BAKER, who has H| been identified with Pickaway County for the past 30 years, was born March 22, 1828, in Massachusetts. His well-cultivated farm of 18 acres is situated in Wayne township.

Mr. Baker was a child in years when his parents moved from Massachusetts to New York. In 1858 he came to Ohio and settled in Lake County, afterward removing to Ross County and finally coming to Pickaway County about 1876. In 1861 he offered his services to his country as a soldier and served through the Civil War as a member of the 128th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Infantry.

Mr. Baker married Melinda Tucker, of near Cleveland, Ohio, who died while he was serving in the war. In 1867 he married Jemima Grimes, daughter of John Grimes, of Ross County, Ohio. One child, which died in infancy, was born to the first union. Six children were born to Mr. Baker's second marriage, namely: Eugene, John, Joseph, George, Etta and Anna. Mr. Baker has had to part wtih all his sons. His two daughters still survive, the former of whom married John Janes, of Ross County, and the latter, George Tatman, of Wayne township. Mr. Baker has 10 granddaughters and one grandson, the latter of whom bears his name.

Mr. Baker has taken considerable interest in his time in public affairs and served as constable both in Ross and Pickaway counties. He is a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ENRY R. CALVERT, a prominent citizen of Pickaway township, Pickaway County, a member of the School Board and one of the substantial farmers of his locality, has been established on his well-cultivated farm of 105 ginians by birth, removed to Hocking County, Ohio, when Henry R. was but nine months old. There he was reared and educated in the district schools. From boyhood he has been accustomed to agricultural labor and has been a successful farmer for many years. He settled in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, in 1877, and purchased his present farm in 1900. This he has continued to cultivate and improve. He devotes attention to the growing ef corn, wheat, oats and hay and raises considerable stock.

In 1874, in Hocking County, Ohio, Mr. Calvert was married to Eliza J. Wilkins, who was a native of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Calvert have five children, viz.: Pearl E., of Pickaway township; Myrtle F., wife of Harry Anderson, of Pickaway township; Leona B., wife of Harley Allen, of Pickaway township ; Cora M., wife of Clifton Allen, of Washington township; and Berman R., of Pickaway township. Mr. Calvert, being a stanch believer in the public school system, gave his children excellent opportunities for study in the local schools. Mr. Calvert is serving as a most efficient member of the township School Board.

Politically Mr. Calvert is affiliated with the Democratic party. Fraternally he belongs to the Foresters, attending the meetings of this body at Circleville. He is one of the leading members of the United Brethren Church, known as the Morris Church, of which he is serving. as a trustee.

ee: OHN J. RENICK, one of the farmers eel Gl oof prominence and men-of large substance in Jackson township, where he owns 600 acres of valuable land, belongs to one of the most highly considered families of this part of Ohio. The name of Renick carries with it, wherever found, a sense of sterling integrity as well as ample means. John J. Renick was born in

John J. Renick was reared and educated in Jackson township. He was reared to agricultural pursuits and after his marriage came into possession of his large estate, it being a part of the 1,000 acres originally granted to Capt. Presley Thornton, mention of which in detail will be found elsewhere. Mr. Renick has in his possession the original patent, which bears the signature of John Adams and Timothy Stickney. Mr. Renick efficiently looks after his large property and also gives some attention to furthering the interests of the Mason Wire Fence Company.

On February 29, 1903, Mr. Renick was married to Modie Stonerock, who is a daughter of Ira and Emma (Vankeuren) Stonerock. They have two bright little daughters - Lucile and Elizabeth. Mr. Renick is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

s| farmer and venerable and respected citizen of Pickaway County, who has been located on the Nelson Hitler farm in Pickaway township since 1870, belongs to one of the county's old pioneer families. Mr. Hoffman was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, November 21, 1831, and is a-son of George and Mary M. (Harpster) Hoffman.

George Hoffman was born in Pennsylvania and accompanied his parents to Pickaway County, Ohio, settling among the early pioneers of Washington township. George Hoffman died some 60 years ago. He married Mary Harpster, who was also born in Pennsylvania, and she too, with all their children, except our subject, have passed away.

Amos Hoffman was reared in Washington township, losing his father when he was 15 years of age. He continued to live in the old neighborhood until he was 17 years old and then was employed for some five years by George Hitler, who was then a very prominent agriculturist of Circleville township. Mr. Hoffman was very thoroughly trained in farming while with Mr. Hitler, and met with sucry al Wi cess when he began to farm on his own account. [For 20 years he continued farming in Washington township and then settled on the extensive Nelson Hitler farm in Pickaway township, where he has continued ever since.

Mr. Hoffman was married (first) on October 16, 1853, to Catherine Hitler, who was born in Pickaway County, and was a daughter of George Hitler, formerly a large landowner and farmer of the county. Two children were born to this marriage, viz.: Mrs. Mary E. Dresbach, of Columbus, and Emma A., deceased. Mrs. Hoffman died after the birth of the second daughter. Mr. Hoffman was married (second) on February 16, 1862, to Catherine Leist, a daughter of John D. Leist, formerly a well-known citizen of Washington township. Of the nine children born to this union, five still survive, these being: Ida E., of Pickaway township; Rose M., wife of Abraham Baker, of Auglaize County; John A., of Circleville; M. Florence, who is teaching school in Pickaway County; and Emma C., of Pickaway township. The mother of these children has also passed away.

Mr. Hoffman is numbered with the leading and influential Democrats of Pickaway township. He has always been a useful citizen and has taken a very active interest in the public school system. For many years he served as a director of District No. 6, in Washington township and later of District No. 4, in Pickaway township. He is at present a member of the township Board of Education. While in Washington township he also served several terms as trustee. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, having united with it in Washington township. One of the older residents of Pickaway County, Mr. Hoffman has' been the witness of wonderful changes during a long and useful life, and his interesting reminiscences recall.old conditions and old names which he weaves together in a most entertaining narrative. The only remaining member of his own family, he has seen other families develop and pass away leaving but few representatives. Mr. Hoffman is more fortunate, having children and grandchildren and one great-grandson to still perpetuate the honorable name.

AMUEL C. WEIDINGER, operating the William Miller farm in Harrisor township, and one of the most enterprising agriculturists in the county, was born in Ross County, Ohio, town

In 1903 Mr. Weidinger located on what is known as the William Miller farm, which is the property of the Scioto Canning Company, and comprises a rich tract of 654 acres. In his agricultural operations he employs 10 teams of horses, and utilizes the entire farm. In 1906 he had 140 acres in wheat and oats, 170 in corn, 155 in sweet corn, etc. He makes a specialty of sweet corn for canning and in 1905 raised 914 tons at $7 per ton; also 6,000 bushels of field corn, 2,300 bushels of wheat and 200 bushels of oats.

In 1896 our subject was married to Mary Alice Wilson, daughter of Jesse Y. Wilson. One child has been born to their union - Mabel-Sophia, now eight years of age. Although Mr. Weidinger served as corporation treasurer during the seven years of his residence at Darbyville and is a stanch Republican, he has taken little interest in politics since coming to Harrison township, his extensive agricultural operations having occupied his entire time. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Ashville.

The parents of Mr. Weidinger, both natives of Germany, came to America after their marriage. The father died in 1901, aged 63 years: the mother in 1888, at the age of 58. They passed the lives of honest, practical, respected farmers in Pickaway and Ross counties, spending their last days in the latter. They were the infancy, the seven surviving being as follows: John, a resident of Muhlenberg township; George, who lives two miles north of Circleville; Charles; Samuel C.; Barbara and Anna, wives respectively of William and Christopher' a| 1827, at Lampertheim, near Worms, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany. His parents were Valentine and Kathrine Wegerly, who were natives of Ger- In 1832 the family emigrated to the many. United States and settled in Chillicothe, Ohio, where the afther engaged in the grocery business, in which he was fairly successful. Valentine Wegerly died in 1868 at the age of 76 and his wife in 1880 at the age of 81.

Adam Wegerly is the youngest child of a family of two sons and one daughter. His brother, John Wegerly, who was a prominent merchant in Chillicothe, Ohio, died in 1888 at the age of 64. His sister, Mrs. Margaret Frey, died in 1904 at the age of 84.

Adam Wegerly received a fairly good education in the public schools of Chillicothe. At the age of 16 he quit school and became an apprentice at the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for two years when he went to New Orleans to join the United States Army in the war with Mexico. He then went to Indiana and became a farm laborer and was later foreman in a packing house. He then returned to Chillicothe, Ohio, and for two years was a tenant on the farm of Governor William Allen. During this time he saved a little money and purchased a tract of land in Ross County near the village of Yellow Bud.

'February 13, 1855, he was married to-Amelia Schlager, daughter of Andrew Schlager, who lived near Yellow Bud. By this union six children were born, all of whom are living, as follows: William B., born February 9, 1856; John V., born August 14, 1857; Milton B., born February 25, 1859; Margaret Alice (Lamparter), born January 22, 1861; Franklin A., born March 20, 1863; and LaFayette, born September 11, 1880. All the sons are farmers except the youngest, who is a member of the law firm of Lindsay & Wegerly, of Circleville.

Shortly after his marriage, Adam Wegerly disposed of the farm near Yellow Bud, and purchased a tract of 260 acres near \Villiamsport, Ohio. Later he sold this tract and purchased 260 acres in Circleville township, on the Island road, a portion of which is now owned by Henry Hulse. In 1866 he purchased a tract of land four miles north of the city of Circleville on the Walnut Creek turnpike, where he now resides. He has since accumulated a large amount of property. In 1880 he retired from active farming and transferred his property to his family.

| known citizens of Circleville, where he is engaged in a windmill and pump business, owns a fine farm of 200 acres in Circleville township, which claims a part of his-attention. Mr. Hulse was born in Jackson township, Pickaway County, Ohio, July 1, 1852, and is a son of James R. Hulse.

The late James R. Hulse was born on the old Hulse homestead in Jackson township, January 20, 1828, and with the exception of two years he passed the whole of his life in this township, September 6, 1899, when he was one of the leading citizens. His father, also named James R. Hulse, was born in New York and was one of the earliest settlers in Pickaway County. The family has always been one of prominence here. The mother of our subject, Eleanor (Stipp) Hulse, was born in Ross County, Ohio, April 2, 1826, and is a daughter of Henry and Sarah Stipp, natives of Virginia, of German extraction. Mrs. Hulse lives with her son, William A. Hulse, in Jackson township.

ship until he was 17 years old and then took a trip through the country, partly for the sake of adventure and partly to secure the means that would enable him to take a course at Xenia College. He started out with a kit of tools and mended clocks and jewelry through the rural regions and earned the money he needed. After graduating at Xenia in 1877, he taught school for 14 years during the winter seasons, in the summer working for binder companies. In 1892 he moved to Circleville where he engaged in a windmill and pump business, in connection with overseeing his farm.

On September 16, 1888, Mr. Hulse was married to Elizabeth Runkle, a daughter of Henry Runkle, who was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and was one of the early settlers of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Hulse have three children, viz.: Helen, Mary and Hepzibah, all pupils in the Circleville schools.

Mr. Hulse has always taken an active part in public affairs and has held a number of township offices. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, having membership in both lodge and encampment, and belongs also to the Elks and the Foresters. He is one of Circleville's enterprising, progressive and useful citizens.

AIDWARD P. MAY, whose fine 158-acre farm of well-cultivated land is located in Pickaway © township, at Kingston, is one of the well-known agriculturists and leading citizens of this locality. He was born on his present farm, on December 8, 1850, and is a son of Henry and Margaret (Steele) May and grandson of Henry May, Sr., who founded the family here.

Among the pioneer settlers of Pickaway township, the May family were always prominent in those efforts looking to the development of agricultural enterprises and educational and religious advancement. Henry May, the father of Edward P. May, carried on a tanning business at Kingston for a quarter of a century. He was largely interested also in

Henry May, by marriage to Margaret Steele, became connected with another of the old and honorable families of the county. Their surviving children are: Jane E., widow of James Machir, residing at Kingston; Alice C., who married Charles E. Ware and resides at Miamisburg, Ohio; and Edwin P.

Edwin P. May was reared in Pickaway township and was educated in the home schools. For a short period of his early business life, he was engaged in a coal and lumber trade at Kingston, after taking a business course at Wilt's Commercial College, at Dayton, Ohio. With this exception his life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits.

On November 5, 1896, Mr. May was united in marriage with Mrs. Alice L. (Strawn) Freshwater, widow of Abram _ Freshwater, formerly of Urbana, Ohio, and a daughter. of the late George Strawn, of Logan, Hocking County, Ohio. Mrs. May has one daughter by her first marriage, Miss Blanche Freshwater, an accomplished musician, who secured her musical education at Wooster College, at Wooster, Ohio.

In politics, Mr. May has always been identified with the Republican party. He is one of the trustees of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. For many years he has been an active member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he is an elder. He is a man who is held in high esteem by all who know him and is a worthy representative of the best type of the citizens of Pickaway township.

SAE NRY B. MORRIS, agent for the Cin- Ww cinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Company, at Circleville, was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, February 19, 1841, and is a son of John Morris.

Henry B. Morris was reared on a farm in Walnut township and was educated in the local schools. At the age of 24 years, in the spring of 1868, he came to Circleville as bookkeeper for the firm of Morris & Loughry, with whom he remained until 1874, when he was elected to the office of auditor of Pickaway County. He served for two terms in this responsible office. After retiring from public life, Mr. Marris became bookkeeper for the firm of W. E. Delaplane & Company, and was later with Heffner & Company, with which firm he remained until January 1, 1880, when he accepted his present railroad position. He is well known all through this part of the State and has a wide circle of business and personal friends.

On October 5, 1869, Mr. Morris was married to Amelia Scothorn, a daughter of Thomas J. Scothorn, one of the early settlers of Walnut township. Her maternal grandfather Pritchett was a pioneer in Pickaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Morris are members of the Metltodist Episcopal Church.

IIEORGE C. LATHOUSE, president of Q) the board of trustees of Salt Creek township, is a substantial citizen and prosperous farmer, who resides on a well-cultivated farm of* 166 acres, situated in section 10, on which he has resided since the spring of 1893. Mr. Lathouse was born in Washington township, Piekaway County, Ohio, June 4, 1863, and is a son: of Reuben and Sarah (Ernst) Lathouse.

On both sides, Mr. Lathouse comes of German ancestry. The paternal grandfather was a very early settler in Pickaway County and the maternal grandfather settled very many years ago in Washington township and has many descendants. Reuben Lathouse died when our subject was seven years old and, later, his widow married William Upp. Mr. and Mrs, Upp now reside in Clear Creek township, Fairfield County, Ohio. Of the three children of Reuben Lathouse and wife, the two

George C. Lathouse was reared in Washington township, where he attended the district schools. He has always been engaged in farming. He owns one of the valuable farms of Salt Creek township, on which he raises considerable stock and carries on extensive agricultural operations. He uses modern methods and utilizes excellent machinery and enjoys abundant crops.

On April 27, 1893, Mr. Lathouse was married to Isadora Mowery, who was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, on August 22, 1860, and is a daughter of George and Sarah (Hartranft) Mowery, the former of whom was born in Salt Creek township and the latter in the State of New York. Peter Mowery, father of George, came to this section among its earliest settlers. Mrs. Lathouse's father died January 30, 1892, and her mother, November 13, 1893. They were most worthy members of the German Lutheran Church and estimable people in every relation of life.

_ Mr. Lathouse belongs to the Reformed Chureh at Stoutsville, but Mrs. Lathouse is a member of the German Lutheran Church at Tarlton. In politics Mr. Lathouse is a strong Democrat and exerts considerable influence in his community in favor of his party. He is serving his second term as a trustee of Salt Creek township and enjoys the honor of being" president of the board. He is intelligently interested in the general 'welfare of his locality, supports the schools and churches and is a hearty worker for the maintenance of good roads. He has the respect and confidence of the mass of his fellow-citizens.

deceased, who was a well-known agriculturist and highly esteemed citizen of Madison township, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, September 14, 1856. He was a son of Joseph and Margaret (Rarey) McCray. His death took place December 25, 1905.

Fairfield County until 14 years of age and then accompanied his parents to Franklin County, where he grew to manhood. He obtained a fair education in the local schools and, as he was a great reader all his life, became a wellinforrned man. From his youth up he pursued agricultural avocations and acquired excellent farming lands in Madison township, settling with his family in 1893 on the farm where he died.

On January 1, 1880, Mr. McCray was married to Mary F. Millar, who was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Jacob and Florentine (Kauffman) Millar. Jacob Millar was born in Pickaway County and was a son of Isaac Millar, an early settler of Madison township. Of the seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Cray, these survive: Arthur H., Mabel F., wife of Harry O. Snyder; Homer D., Page H., Joseph P. and Clarence B. Frederick M. is deceased. The family still reside on the home farm of 100 acres on which they settled, as noted above, in 1893, which is the property of Mrs. McCray.

In politics, Mr. McCray was identified with the Republican party. For many years he was a worthy member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a liberal contributor to its benevolent work. He was always interested in Madison township, did his full part in promoting its importance, gave attention to its educational progress and thought favorably of all judicious public improvements. He was a good neighbor and was always ready to extend friendly help. In his family he was a kind husband and a loving father.

EWIS IRVING MORRIS a representative of a prominent pioneer family of Pickaway County, now lives retired at Circleville but still retains his valuable farm of 190 acres in Walnut township. He was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1853, and is a son of John and Delilah ( Bowman) Morris.

preserved in the city of Morristown. The founder of the family in Pickaway County was Ezekiel Morris, who moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and then to Ohio and settled in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, where he entered land from the government, also entering some in Walnut township. Lewis I. Morris still owns the original papers, which bear the signature of President Thomas Jefferson.

John Morris, father.of Lewis I., was born in Walnut township in 1806. He became an extensive farmer and stock-raiser and was very prominent in county affairs, serving as county commissioner, as township trustee and for 25 years was a justice of the peace.

Lewis I: Morris continued to reside on the old homestead, where he was born and reared, until he removed to Circleville. He was a successful farmer and for a time raised much stock and cattle, being interested in breeding Polled Angus cattle.

Mr. Morris has never married but has always taken care of his sisters and has been a devoted son to his mother. This .venerable lady, who was born May 11, 1814, passed away March 12, 1905. She was a daughter of John Bowman, of Licking County, Ohio, who was born in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.

Mr. Morris has never been much interested in politics but -has served as township trustee when the office was almost forced on him. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the

CE DIILSON J. ETT, who combines y | @ farming and jewelry, watch and clock repairing, owns 63 acres of fine, arable land in Walnut township. He was born on an adjoining farm, August 30, 1865, and is a son of Conrad and Abigail (Dunkel) Ett.

The late Conrad Ett was born at Hattengesass, Kurhessen, Germany, January 30, 1817, and died at his home in Walnut township, Pickaway County, July 1, 1898. He was a son of Frederick and Angelika Ett. In his native land he learned the trade of shoe- making and also worked as a farmer but was much handicapped by an inclination toward rheumatism. His physician recommending a sea 'voyage and change of climate, Mr. Ett, on June 14, 1837, set sail for America, in the hope of bettering his physical condition. Evidently he was much benefited by the change, for he lived a long and useful life which extended to 81 years. The larger portion of this time was passed in Pickaway County and for many years he owned a good farm in Walnut townhip, which he had earned through his own industry.

On February 24, 1844, Conrad Ett was married (first) to Polly Freese, of Pickaway County. After her death, he married Elizabeth Bowman, of Walnut township, on July 27, 1852. Her death left him again alone, and he married (third), on October 19, 1856, Mrs. Abigail (Dunkel) Delong, who was a daughter of the late George Dunkel, of Salt Creek township. She died March 27, 1893, at the age of 72 years. One son, Jonas C., died in 1886; the surviving children are: Conrad H.; Maggie A.; Edson B. O.; and Wilson J.

Wilson J. Ett was reared in Walnut township and was educated in the public schools. He has always been engaged in farming and owns a very valuable property, where he carries on general agriculture. Mr. Ett is also of a mechanical turn of mind and, through his own efforts, has become a skilled jeweler, in which business he has found both profit and pleasure for the past 20 years. He finds his recreation from farm labor in mending watches, clocks and all kinds of jewelry, the most delicate workmanship and accurate balancing being thoroughly comprehended. He has quite a large trade, enough to warrant him im setting -aside a portion of his home as a work room, where he has his tools and sells a fine line of watches and jewelry.

On January 1, 1896, Mr. Ett was married to Bertha E. Heffner, who was born August 29, 1876, and is a daughter of John and Diantha (Imler) Heffner, who are residents of Salt Creek township. They have one son, Howard, who was born February 27, 1900.

SIHOMAS BRUNDIGE. In the death y} of Thomas Brundige, of Pickaway township, which occurred on May 28, 1903, Pickaway County lost a valued and useful citizen and an honorable He was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, on April 9, 1836, and

The Brundige family may lay just claim to pioneer ancestry. Col. Thomas. Brundige, the grandfather, was one of the first settlers of Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, where assisted by his son, William Brundige, he developed a fine farm out of the forest. William Brundige married Emily Palmer and they became the parents of a large and universally respected family.

Thomas Brundige, the subject of this record, was reared through boyhood and youth on his father's farm, and while he laid the foundation of his education in the primitive schools of the time and locality, he was also acquiring the practical knowlege which served to make him a successful farmer through the rest of his life.

When 22 years of age, on April. 6, 1858, Mr. -Brundige was united in marriage with Rachel Famulener, who was born October 1, 1837, in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio. She is a daughter of Jonathan and Anna (Long) Famulener, the former of whom was born in New Jersey, and the latter in Pennsylvania. The paternal grandfather, Jacob Famulener, was a very early settler in Ross County, Ohio.

The children born to Thomas Brundige and wife were: James W., of Adair, Illinois; Sarah A., wife of R. W. Hinton, of Whisler; John N., deceased; George E., of Columbus; Arthur U., of Kingston; Charles C., of Pickaway township; Frederick, of London, Ohio; Ida J., wife of Oscar McCorkle, of Chillicothe ; William, of Pickaway township; Minnie E., wife of David McCorkle, of Chillicothe; Laura D., of Columbus, and Catherine L., of Pickaway township.

and on which Mr. Brundige died. For many years he successfully carried on farming and stock-raising and accumulated considerable means. He was one of the leading members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at \Whisler, in which he was a deacon and where his influence as a worthy, active Christian was recognized. Although not in any sense a politician, he was interested in maintaining law and order and in political sentiment he was a Republican. He is remembered as a kind husband and father, an obliging neighbor and a good citizen in every sense of the word.

VERNOR GRANT, a large farmer and extensive stock-raiser of Jackson township, residing in Circleville, was born in 1851 in Kenton County, Kentucky.

Mr. Grant was reared in his native locality and attended the local schools until ready for college and then completed his education in Cincinnati. J°or some years he was connected with the firm of Wilson Brothers, of that city, in the capacity of bookkeeper, but his life has been mainly devoted to agricultural pursuits. Prior to 1887 he was so engaged in Kenton County, and then he located in Jackson township, Pickaway County, Ohio, where he continued farming and stock-raising on his farm of 180 acres.

Mr. Grant was married (first) in 1882, to Eleanor V. Swearingen, who died September 26, 1890, leaving one son, Henry, who is a graduate of the Everts High School at Circleville. On February 7, 1898, Mr. Grant was married (second) to Elizabeth White, of Louisville, Kentucky. They have one son, John Crawford.

Mr. Grant is a Democrat and has always taken an active interest in local politics, supporting the candidates for the various offices in whom he felt he could have confitence. He has lent his influence at all times in this direction. He has served six years as trustee in Jackson township and for six years was an infirmary director. Socially he is a Mason,

ICHAEL STOER, a prosperous farmer and exemplary citizen of Jackson township, where he owns a valuable farm of 125 acres, located on the live Points turnpike,

The father and mother of gur subject were also natives of Baden, Germany, where the former, who was a farmer all his life, died when his son Michael was 14 years of age. The widowed mother came to America with her three children, settled at Circleville, Ohio, and died here in August, 1880, aged 62 years. The children of Michael and Mary (Ottman) Stoer were: Mary, wife of Antony Drumm, now of Columbus, but formerly a resident of Circleville; Michael, deceased in infancy; Barbara, who died at Circleville, aged 22 years; William, who died in 1880 at Circleville; and Michael.

Michael Stoer, the subject of this sketch. was 17 years old when he accompanied his mother across the Atlantic Ocean and settled with her at Circleville, in August, 1869. He had enjoyed the usual excellent schooling which all German boys receive, but after coming to America he had no further opportunity. He was industrious and willing and had no trouble in finding plenty of employment in and about Circleville, in which he continued for the next eight years. He then rented a farm of 65 acres in Harrison township, Pickaway County, which he worked for 19 years, in the meantime accumulating the means with which to purchase his present farm, the purchase Since'residing here Mr. Stoer has made many improvements, including the erection of substantial buildings and the development of the best resources of his land. He raises grain and stock, giving his whole time to his farming operations. He has reason to feel gratified with the success which has attended his efforts for he has had years of hard work and economy in his life and has overcome many obstacles in the path of his progress. His farm ranks with the best in Jackson township. a

On November 28, 1876, Mr. Stoer was married to Sarah Stoneburner, who was born in Morgan County, Ohio, November 10, 1854. Her parents, William and Margaret (Lefler) Stoneburner, died when she was a child. They were of German extraction and spoke the language, although born in Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Stoer have four children living, namely: Charles M., a farmer of Jackson township, who married Mary Justus and has one child - Rhoda Bernardine; Emma Alice, who married Carl Trump, of Jackson township, and has one child - Mary Rosena;- Hattie Belle, who is the wife of Meinart Trump, of Monroe township; and Della May, a school teacher, who is a graduate of the county schools under the Boxwell law. The eldest child of our subject, Mary Margaret, died when a babe of two years.

In politics Mr. Stoer has always been a Democrat, but he has never consented to serve in any but school offices. He is one of the leading members of the Lick Run Lutheran Church, of which he is a deacon.

pee LIAM JACOB SLAGER, one of (| Wayne township's representative men, township trustee, and for the past 14 years a successful farmer in Pickaway County, was born October 12, 1864, and isa son of Jacob and Mary (Pendleton) Slager.

The parents of Mr. Slager were residents of Ross County, Ohio. They reared a family of three sons and four daughters, viz.: Milton, Schuyler, William Jacob, Alice, Nora, Florence Della and Jane. The last named is deceased.

Mr. Slager was reared to the life of a farmer and obtained his education in the country schools. In Indiana, he married Sylvia Talbott, a daughter of Daniel Talbott, of Indiana, and they have these children: Ethel, I*red, Glen, Opal, Harold, Foreman and William, who is named for his father. Mrs. Slager has two brothers - Oliver, who married Susan Bell and Willard, who married Anna Largent, and two sisters - Lillie, who married William Cottingham, and Eva.

Mr. Slager has always been an active politician in his township and has frequently been selected for office. He is one of the township board of trustees and has filled the offices of school director and supervisor. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.

ONATHAN. RENICK GULICK, a B|- representative farmer of Pickaway County, the owner of considerable valuable land in Darby township, resides on his home farm of 49% acres, which is admirably situated not far distant from Derby, on the Darbyville, Circleville and London turnpike, a very important highway in this locality. Mr. Gulick was born July 1, 1856, in Muhlenberg township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a son of Jesse and Elizabeth (Seymour) Gulick.

The Gulick family is of Welsh descent and was established in Virginia, from which State in 1818 the grandfather of our subject, William Gulick, came to Pickaway County wlien his son Jesse was about three years old. The latter became a farmer and a respected citizen of Muhlenberg township. His death occurred in 1878 at the age of 63 years, and his burial took place on Decoration Day. During some years of his early manhood he was in the employ of Abel Seymour, at whose home he met his employer's cousin, Elizabeth' Seymour, whom he subsequently married, the ceremony taking place on the Seymour farm. To this union were born seven daughters and three sons, the record being as follows: Mary, who married. Peter Merrill and died at Florence, Alabama, in 1892; Minerva, who is the wife of William C. Hill, of Jackson township; Elizabeth Sidney, who married Elmer Strader; Margaret, widow of Alexander McCord, of Grove City, Ohio; Rachel, who. married Levi

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Closan, of Mount Sterling; Fannie, who married Nelson McKinley and resides near Derby ; Josephine, unmarried, who resides at Columbus; Abel Seymour, living on the old Seymour place in Muhlenberg township, who married (first) Anna B. Carpenter, of Kentucky, and married (second) Mrs. Matilda Strader; Augustus P., a resident of Darby township, who married Elmira Hoover, daughter of Henry Hoover, of Robtown; and Jonathan Renick, of this sketch.

Jonathan R. Gulick was reared to agricultural pursuits. His education was obtained in the district schools in his native locality. He remained on the home farm for one year after the death of his father, then married and still remained for another year on the homestead in Muhlenberg township. He then rented a farm from his mother-in-law, Mrs. Susan A. Bell, following which he bought his 76-acre farm, taking immediate possession. After living there for 11 years, he purchased his present home farm and has continued here until the present. The former farm is located southeast of his present home and was formerly known as the John W. Bell farm. The home farm, before it came into possession of Mr. Gulick, was known locally as the Dave Deyo farm. Owing to the care and good management of Mr. Gulick and to his many substantial improvements and his thorough methods of farming, all his property, in the past decade, has doubled in value. Time was when the land, all raw prairie and swamp, could be bought for $2.50 an acre. Now it is not for sale at $150 an acre.

He has developed a fine strain of Norman horses on his farm and now owns 14 head of these fine animals. He gives the preference to Delaine Merino sheep, having 225 head and also has 50 head of hogs. He has provided for the care of his stock by erecting a fine windmill which connects with a notable well situated on his farm, bringing up the finest water in the county from a depth of 104 feet. The mill is so constructed that it furnishes power to saw his wood and do all his grinding. In

1900 Mr. Gulick built his handsome residence, a commodious, well planned frame dwelling of 13 rooms, so arranged as to give convenience and comfort to its inmates and to also present an attractive aspect to the stranger or visitor. For many reasons, one of these being the genial hospitality offered, the Gulick farm is one of note in the neighborhood.

In December, 1880, Mr. Gulick was married, a coincidence of interest being that the ceremony took place on the last day of the last month in the year, uniting the last son of one family with the last daughter of another. Mr. Gulick married Laura Virginia Bell, who is a daughter of John W. Bell, who was a slaveholder prior to the Civil War. He died in Pickaway County when his daughter was four years old. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Bell contained seven daughters and two sons, viz. : Agatha, Mollie, Elizabeth, Elawisa, Rebecca, Sally, Laura Virginia, Charles and James. Charles went to the West and was never heard from. James married a daughter of Alfred Taylor. Mrs. Bell and her sister met death while driving across the railroad tracks near Harrisburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Gulick have had two children, viz.: Agatha Rebecca and James Earl. The former died aged five years. James Earl Gulick, who is a rural mail clerk, married Anna Griffin and they reside on the home farm. Mr. and Mrs. Gulick are well known all through the neighborhood. Mrs. Gulick is well posted on county history in this section and has many entertaining reminiscences of people and events which would add interest to any pub= lished record of the northwestern section of Pickaway County.

S| CUART ROBINSON BOLIN, the §} only son of Hon. Andrew Robinson and Sophronia I. (Rector) Bolin, and with his father comprising the law firm of Bolin & Bolin, was born June 20, 1878, at Circleville, Ohio, honor from Everts High School on his 17th birthday in 1895, and has ever since taken a prominent and active interest in the development and advancement of the schools of Pickaway County and has inaugurated many plans to bring the work and worth of the schools before the public.

After completing his high school course, Mr. Bolin entered the Ohio State University to prepare for the study of the profession which he had already chosen, following in the footsteps of his father, who has become a worthy example for his ambitions.

While at the Ohio State University Mr. Bolin was elected to membership in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, which membership he still retains.

After completing his preparatory course, he entered the Law Department of Yale College. He enrolled in the "two years course," which required the successful completion of the whole three years course of studies in two years and was one of the very few who sustained the requirements. While at Yale Mr. Bolin was elected a member of the Yale Kent Club. He also enrolled in certain classes in the Sheffield Scientific School. On June 28, 1899, eight days after attaining his majority, he received his degree of LL. B. from Yale College and on June 20, 1900, he entered into partnership with his father. The firm of Bolin & Bolin has an extensive practice and stands very high.

In politics Mr. Bolin is an ardent and active Democrat, and while he has never sought political preferment he has ever been active and zealous in the advancement of the interests of his party and the welfare of his friends.

He organized and was the first secretary of the Franklin County Democratic Club of former Pickaway County voters residing in Franklin County - a large and strong Democratic organization. He is secretary of the Circleville Business Men's Association and one of the city's progressive and successful young men. Mr. Bolin is an Elk and a studious, enthusiastic Mason of high degree.

In November, 1904, Mr. Bolin was united in marriage to Ada Rebekah Brown, a daughter of the late Ambrose W. and Flora (Cunningham) Brown and a granddaughter of the late Thomas W. Brown, who was one of the early settlers and largest landowners in Pickaway and Ross counties. A portrait of Mr. Bolin accompanies this sketch.

L. BOYER, superintendent of the schools of Circleville, and one of Pickaway County's leading educators, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1864, and is a son of David Boyer, who was born in Fairfield County

C. L. Boyer's education was commenced in his native county. He subsequently attended the Capital University at Columbus, where he was graduated in 1891, with the degree of A. B. He then took charge of the schools at years and then entered Lima College, at Lima, Ohio, as a member of the faculty, having the chair of mathematics. For four years he was also at the head of the normal department. During the succeeding two years he had charge of the schools of Logan, Ohio, and then came to Circleville, in 1899.

_ For the past seven years Mr. Boyer has been the head and front of the excellent school system of Circleville, and his careful, conscientious work has brought about remarkable results. The schools here have an enrollment of 1,300 pupils, who are distributed in four school buildings, being under the instruction of 39 teachers. To see that all of the latter are capable and faithful like himself, is no slight task, but Mr. Boyer has insisted on the methods which his experience has taught him are the best and has gathered about him a very efficient corps of instructors. His services to the city in the educational field are thoroughly appreciated.

In July, 1889, Mr. Boyer was married to Clara Shade, who is a daughter of Daniel Shade, of Fairfield County, Ohio, and they have three daughters and one son.

educational institutions of the State, is a member of the Ohio State Teachers' Association, the Central Ohio Teachers' Association, of which he has been vice-president, and of the Central Ohio Schoolmasters' Club, of which he has been secretary and treasurer.

general, and is the superintendent of a somewhat noted property in Pickaway township, known as the S. H. Ruggles estate, which comprises some 1,650 acres of well-cultivated land, was born in Hocking County, Ohio, March 24, 1865. He is a son of Henry and Mary A. (Hunter) Chambers.

The parents of Mr. Chambers are natives and residents of Hocking County, where Alexander Chambers, the grandfather, a native of Pennsylvania, was an early settler. The family has always been one of thrift and reliability.

Samuel B. Chambers was reared in Hocking County and was mainly educated in the public schools at Tarlton. He has always devoted himself to agriculture and owns 150 acres of land in Pickaway township and 70 acres in Hocking County. From Hocking he went to Fairfield County, where he lived until 1894, when he came to Pickaway County, residing for a time in Washington township. After accepting the position of superintendent of the Ruggles estate, in 1897, he removed to Pickaway township. The successful management of so large a body of land entails much hard work and requires the exercise of constant vigilance and the possession of good judgment. This is one of the largest estates in Pickaway County. It may justly be stated that it is also one of the best managed.

Mr. Chambers was married November 9, 1893, to Sarah J. Gayman, a native of Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio, who is a daughter of Daniel Gayman, late of Franklin County. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers have two bright, interesting sons - Henry Gayman and Daniel Hunter.

Mr. Chambers is an independent thinker and votes according to his own convictions. In all local matters he is found to be liberal minded and public-spirited and enjoys the reputation of a first-class citizen. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Kingston, in which he is serying on the official board as steward.

, pharmacist, at Cirel ie is one of the reliable and experienced druggists of this city, one who enjoys to the fullest extent the confidence of his fellow-citizens. He was born in 1861 at Circleville and is a son of the late John J. and Christina (Landenberger) Krimmel.

John J. Krimmel was born in Ebingen, Germany, where he was reared and educated. On February 1, 1843, he was united in marriage with Christina Landenberger and 10 years later they emigrated to America. They located at Circleville where Mr. Krimmel established a brewery and later bought the Glick Brewery, operating both until his death in 1882. His widow survived until 1893. Their children were: Charles F., an attorney at Circleville, who died in Colorado; John L., who established the drug-store on the corner of Court and Main streets, Circleville, and conducted the same until the time of his death, which occurred suddenly in February, 1905; Albert, who is a farmer in Jackson township; Mary M., who is the wife of Frederick Palm, of Harrison township, 'and William L.