Pickaway County, Ohio - Chapter 31: Some Representative Men of the County, 1906 (part 13 of 17)

William L. Krimmel was reared and educated at Circleville and on leaving school entered a drug-store to learn the business. On the death of his brother, in association with Frank Hamilton, Mr. Krimmel purchased the drug business formerly conducted, by John L. Krimmel and they have continued to conduct the same to the present time.

Mr. Krimmel was married in 1894 to Lizzie R. Miller, who is a daughter of Charles Miller, of Pickaway County. They have one son - Dudley. Mr. Krimmel is a Democrat, has taken an active interest in civic affairs and has served two terms as a member of the City Council. I raternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias.

|} §=oknown resident of Kingston, is the widow of the late James Williams, who died in 1892, on his home farm of 150 acres in Pickaway township, which Mrs. Williams still owns. She was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Dreisbach) Steely.

Mrs. Williams comes of old pioneer stock on both sides of her famify. Her great-grandfather, Gabriel Steely, and her grandfather, John Steely, were natives of Virginia and probably both among the earliest settlers. Benjamin Steely, father of Mrs. Williams, was a lifelong resident of Pickaway township, where he died November 11, 1899, in his 85th year. Like his father, he was a man of substance, owning large tracts of land and carrying on extensive farming and stock-raising operations. He was prominent in the political and religious life of his neighborhood and was connected with the Odd Fellows lodge at Kingston. The Dreisbach family, in which he found his estimable wife, also settled early in Pickaway County, coming hither from Pennsylvania. Of their eight children, Mrs. Williams is the sole survivor.

Eliza B. Steely was reared to capable young womanhood in the home of her parents where she resided until her marriage, on October 6, 1868, to the late James Williams. Mr. Williams was born in Pickaway township. Pickaway County, Ohio, June 16, 1840, and: was a son of John and Mary (Rice) Williams, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Pickaway County. The maternal grandfather, James Rice, was an early pioneer in this county. Mrs. Williams has one daughter, Fannie E., who is the wife of Charles E. Baker, a resident of Kingston, and the

After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Williams settled on a farm in Pickaway township and almost the whole of their married life was spent here, the only period of absence being four and a half years passed in Dickinson County, Kansas. The prudence, wisdom .and success with which he managed his affairs, enabled Mr. Williams to accumulate a valuable farm, which, as above stated, was the home of Mrs. Williams until after his decease. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Kingston and is a welcome addition to the city's L. MAY, a well-known resident of 4] Wayne township, is a son of Michael and Mary (Lutz) May, formerly pioneer residents of Circleville. Mr. Ma; was born in that city March.28, 1854, and lived there until a short time after his graduation from the High School in 1870, when with his mother and sister he removed to the farm which is now his home. His father having died six months previously, Mr. May was thus started, at the age of 16, in the business of farming and caring for an estate of over 400 acres, which was the property of his mother, inherited by her from her father, Judge Jacob D. Lutz, a wealthy and prominent pioneer of Pickaway County.

Being an ardent lover of the country, Mr. May studied and mastered every difficulty 'in his chosen avocation and is considered one of the most successful farmers in the county.

He was reared in the Presbyterian faith, his parents having been members of the Presbyterian Church at Circleville, his father serving as elder at thatime of hds death. Mr. May is a member of all the Masonic organizations in Circleville and has filled all offices of Scioto Commandery, No. 35, ending with that of eminent commander for 1905-06.

The three remaining are: Lutz, Percy and Leslie. All three were educated in the public schools of Circleville and all three were graduated from the High School. They are members of the various social and other organizations and are well known in Pickaway County.

The two older boys are members of Company I', Fourth Regiment, O. N. G. and are now commanding officers. All are members of the Presbyterian Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. May are descended from Revolutionary stock. The latter is a charter member of Mount Sterling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. In politics Mr. May is a Republican.

A. LANE, a representative agriculturist of Scioto township, anda member of the board of directors of the County Infirmary, resides on his finely improved farm of 190 acres. Mr. Lane

The parents of Mr. Lane were both natives of Virginia. The father was born in the vicinity of Richmond, while the mother was born in Albemarle County. In 1835 they came to Pickaway County, Ohio, where the father became a prosperous farmer, reared a large family and died on his own land. Seven of his children died in infaney;, those who reached maturity were: Franklin, Sarah Virginia and Jol. Monroe, all deceased; Lucy Ann, widow of James Curry, residing in F ranklin County, and obtained his education in the log schoolhouses in its vicinity. With the exception of two years spent in Madison township, Mr. Lane has passed his whole life in Scioto township and nearly all of this period has been spent in farming and stock-raising. He has met with much success in raising and feeding hogs, having a preference for the Chester White variety, and feeds about 100 a year for the market. For some 12 years he has done an extensive business in selling stock, shipping to

Buffalo, Pittsburg and Philadelphia. His farm is worth a great deal of money, the land being exceedingly valuable and the improvements being of the most substant'al character.

In March, 1861, Mr. Lane was married to Mary Wheeler, who is a daughter of Benjamin Wheeler, one of the early settlers of Madison township, where he became a large farmer and man of substance. Mr. and Mrs. Lane have nine living children, as follows: Sarah E., who is the wife of J. L. Martin, a merchant at Commercial Point; George \WW., who is in business at Ashville; B. L., at home; John \.. in business at Ashville; Charles, a resident of Columbus; D. R. and William, who are in business at Orient; and Mary and Grace, both at home.

As a member of the board of directors of the County Infirmary, Mr. Lane performs many public duties, being a man of principle. He takes an interest in all things pertaining to the weliare of his neighborhood and gives liberal support to home "enterprises. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows

BOHN WARREN, an esteemed citiaj' zen of Kingston and a representative agriculturist of Pickaway County, owning jointly with his wife a valuable farm of 225 acres in Pickaway township, was born November 29, 1848, in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio. He is a son of Peter and Anna (Saylor) \Varren.

Peter Warren was:a son of Tillman \Varren, a native of Maryland, who came to Pickaway County in 1819. He was one of the pioneers of this section, dying in Salt Creek township about 1852. He was a typical pioneer and had friendly dealings with the Indians.

Peter Warren, father of John Warren, was born in Pickaway County and spent almost the whole of his life in Salt Creek township. Some 16 years previous to his decease, he retired to Kingston. A few years later he returned to Salt Creek tow nship, where his death took place. He married Anna Saylor, a member of another old pioneer family. Her grandfather was a gunsmith; after he came to Ohio he made firearms for the Indians who paid for the same in game and furs. The only surviving children of Peter Warren and wife are: Elizabeth A.. who is the widow of Hiram Allen, of Salt Creek township, where she still resides, and John, who is the subject of this sketch. Peter Warren was firm in his adherence to the tenets of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he was stanch in advocating the principles of the Republican party.

John Warren was reared on his father's farm and was early taught habits of industry. He was educated in the schools of Salt Creek township and grew to young manhood well informed and capable. From youth he has taken pride in agricultural work and has been a very successful raiser of fine cattle.

On April 16, 1874, Mr. Warren was united in marriage with Clara J. Black, who was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Joseph and Margaret A. (Huffman) Black. Her paternal grandfather, Joseph Black, was born in Pennsylvania and was an early settler in this countv. The maternal great-grandmother of Mr. Warren was a woman of business judgment and enterprise. She was one of the pioneers of this township and it was she who entered 160 acres of land from the government, which Mr. Warren owns.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren have had two children, viz.: Anna L., living at home, and Clarence P., deceased. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Whisler.

In addition to the land mentioned, Mr. Warren owns 425 acres in Salt Creek township. For many years he was actively engaged in farming, but in the fall of 1899 he removed with his family to Kingston. Politically he is a Republican.

a] AMUEL LINDSEY, who since 1897 3; has been an esteemed resident of Circleville, has been engaged in teaching school since 1874 with the exception of 10 years when he followed agricultural pursuits exclusively. His work as a teacher has been in Hocking and Pickaway counties. \He removed to the latter county 21 years ago and is one of its best known citizens. The parents of the subject of this sketch, William and Susan (Creiglow) Lindsey, still reside on the farm in Hocking County, Ohio, where their son Samuel was born December 21, 1853. They are natives of Hocking County. which was formerly included. in Fairfield County. They had seven children as follows: Mary Jane, who died in young womanhood; Samuel; Nelson, who is a resident of Scioto township, Pickaway County; John Allen, who lives in Muhlenberg township, Pickaway County; W. S., who makes his home with his parents; Clementine, deceased, who was the wife of Simon Steel, of South Perry, Ohio; and Bertha E., wife of Charles Krafthefer, of Salt Creek township, Pickaway County. ;

Samuel Lindsey was reared in Hocking County and there received his early education. Subsequently he attended the normal school at Logan, Ohio, and just before reaching his majority began teaching. This profession he followed continuously for 16 years until 18go, then for 10 years operated a fine farm in Muhlenberg township, which he still owns and on which he erected in 1905, the first cementblock house in this part of the country. He removed to Pickaway County from Hocking County on April 7, 1885. Twelve years later he became a resident of Circleville and purchased a fine location on Park place where he erected what is recognized to be one of the handsomst homes in the city.

On April 22, 1875, at South Perry, Ohio, Mr. Lindsey was married to Amelia A. Newlon, daughter of Samuel and_ Elizabeth (Feagan) Newlon, natives of Virginia, who after their marriage moved to Ohio in 1850, settling in Morgan County, where Mrs. Lindsey was born. Later Mr. and Mrs. Newlon moved to Hocking County and there the former died in 1859; the latter survived until December, 1903, dying at her home in Circleville. Mr. and Mrs. Newlon had four children, namely: Samantha, deceased, who was the wife of John Steele, of Pickaway County; Frances; Amelia A. (Mrs. Lindsey) and John, who died aged three years. Two daughters and a son have been born to Mr. and Mrs.

Lindsey. William Lewis, the son, who was born March 7, 1878, and died January 12, 1893. was a prime favorite with all he came in contact. Both daughters are living. The elder, Fleta Nell, on April 11, 1895, became the wife of C. M. Beatty, who operates an extensive farm of 400 acres in Muhlenberg township, being chiefly engaged in the raising of fine thoroughbred stock. Ada May, the younger daughter, is a graduate of Circleville High School, class of 1902.

Mr. Lindsey is an active supporter of the Republican party and a popular one, as was shown in the campaign of 1903 when he ran far ahead of his ticket as a candidate for State Representative. The family belong to the First Presbyterian Church of Circleville.

SAAC LUDWIG, a venerable and highly esteemed resident of Pickaway township, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits through many years of active life, owns a finely cultivated farm of 131 acres not far distant from Circleville. Mr. Ludwig was born September 21, 1834, and is a son of Jacob and Evaline (Morris) Ludwig. The Ludwigs, a family of German extraction, came to Ohio from Pennsylvania and Daniel Ludwig, the grandfather of Isaac, was an early settler in Circleville township, his old farm being now the property of our subject's brother, David S. Ludwig.

Jacob Ludwig was born in Pennsylvania and was brought by his parents to Pickaway County, where his father died when Jacob was 14 years of age. His whole life was devoted to agricultural pursuits. Jacob Ludwig died in 1881. He was one of the men of standing in his township, honest, upright and industrious, and enjoyed universal esteem. He left the homestead to his descendants after developing it into a fine, productive farm. His father built the first brick farm house in Pickaway County.

reared a farmer but when the Civil War broke out he proved that he could also be a soldier. With the Army of the Cumberland, as a member of Company F, goth Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., he served faithfully through 16 months and during this period he participated in the battle of Stone River and a number of lesser engagements, and was one of those who passed safely through the terrible battle of Chickamauga. Upon his return from the army he resumed farming.

On February 1, 1881, Mr. Ludwig was married to'Charity M. Betz, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, August 28, 1863, and is a daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Root) Betz. The father of Mrs. Ludwig was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Pickaway County, Ohio. Mr. Betz came to this county in boyhood and was reared on a pioneer farm. Of.the family of seven children born to Isaac Ludwig and wife, the survivors are: Cora E., M. Myrtle, John I. and T. Mildred, all living at home.

A\OHN M. DICK, a representative citizen fi and successful farmer of Perry township, is a member of one of the old and honorable families of this section. He was born on the old Dick farm in Perry township, on January 13, 1854, and is a son of Thomas and Zilpha (McIntyre) Dick.

The Dick family was established in Perry township, Pickaway County, Ohio, by Jacob Dick, the grandfather of John M., who came here from Virginia as early as 1812. He spent the rest of his life here, mainly engaged in agricultural pursuits. He married Sarah Mc- Intyre and they had three sons and five daughters, viz.: Charles and Nathan, who resided in Perry township; Thomas, father of our subject; Mrs. Sarah Crabb; Mrs. Ruth Rickey; Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas; Mrs. Roxanna Stimson; and Mrs. Jensey Rickey.

Thomas Dick was born in Perry township on the farm adjoining the one on which his son Milton now resides, and there passed the whole of his life engaged in farming and stock- raising. He died aged 51 years. . He married Zilpha J. McIntyre, who was a daughter of John McIntyre, who formerly lived near Urbana and also near Waterloo. They had eight children, as follows: L. J., who lives in Fayette County; Ruth Jane, who married Jesse Wood and lives at Columbus; Milton T., who resides in Perry township; Ann Elizabeth, who married Peter Stookey and lives at Frankfort, Ohio; Sarah E., who resides on the home farm; Jerushia Etna, who is the widow of Spencer Wilkins, of New Holland; John M., the subject of this sketch; and Josia, deceased, who was the wife of John A. Davis.

John M. Dick was reared on the home farm and was educated in the local schools. He remained on the home farm until about 1886, when he came to his present place which was known as the old Samuel Hughes farm. Mr. Dick is a practical farmer and is counted with the township's most successful ones. He carries on a general agricultural line, does a little dairying and raises some excellent stock.

Mr. Dick married Sarah E. Bennett, who was born in Perry township and is a daughter of John W. and Joanna (Kearney) Bennett, and a granddaughter of John Bennett, who came to Ohio from Delaware and settled mn the Pickaway and Ross County line, about 1709. The children of John Bennett were: Iwendall, who lived and died in Monroe township; William, who lives at Muncie, Indiana; Samuel, who died in Monrce township; Mrs. Ilizabeth Rosebome, deceased; Mrs. Jane Grimes, deceased; Mrs. Nancy Pennewell; Mrs. Mary Timmons; and John' W.

John W. Bennett lived in Pickaway County all his life and died in Perry township on September 20, 1902. He married Joanna Kearney, who was born in Canada, a daughter of John Kearney. She died in 1885. They had six children, viz.: Sarah Elizabeth, who married John M. Dick; Milton; William, deceased; Flora, wife of Abner Bryant; Joseph, a farmer in Perry township; and a babe that died in infancy.

In politics Mr. Dick is a Democrat but takes little interest beyond casting his vote as becomes a good citizen, in support of the principles he believes in. Fraternally he is connected with the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges at New Holland.

mai BENEZER S. DAVIS. The town of Williamsport has reason to remember with gratitude and to recall with respect the late Ebenezer Davis, who for years was one of its most honored and useful citizens. Mr. Davis was born September 10, 1808, on the bank of the Potomac, in the village of Westernport, Virginia.

In 1813 Mr. Davis accompanied his parents to what was then the wilderness of Pickaway County, Ohio, his father settling down to pioneer life on the farm which is now known as the W. I. Wood farm and home, in Deer Creek township. The family consisted of four daughters and six sons, Ebenezer being the youngest son and third youngest of the family. He survived them all, his death taking place in 1894. His boyhood and youth were passed among conditions long since relegated to the past - the primitive living, the hardships and privations, the lack of educational and social advantages. When'18 years of age he secured work at $9 a month, digging through the bluffs near Westfall, on the Ohio Canal. He learned the cabinetmaker's trade and for a number of years worked at this, in the days before the establishment of great furniture factories. Among the treasured and still useful articles to be found all over Pickaway County, 'are bedsteads, bureaus, spinning-wheels, warping bars, and various other articles which were fashioned by his skilled hands.

ried 45 couples and adjusted more local differences peaceably than any other official in the county. He was a leader in every' enterprise looking to the advancement of Williamsport, in which village of four houses his parents settled in 1819, and scarcely any early movement of importance or business enlargement were completed without his advice and cooperation. It was Mr. Davis who first secured the petition to have the town incorporated. This first petition, however, was destroyed because it would have taken in the distillery that then stood where a mill was later built. A second petition was prepared, which. excluded the distillery. In his day the temperance movement was one of the important issues before the country. Mr. Davis belonged to the Sons of Temperance and also organized the Cadets of Temperance in Williamsport.

On April 26, 1830, Mr. Davis was married to Sedanay McFarland, and they had four children, the two survivors being: William B., of Williamsport; and Milard W., of Iowa City, Towa.

Politically Mr. Davis was a stanch Republican. For a number of years he was treasurer of Williamsport and Deer Creek township, was school director and councilman and was also treasurer of a savings bank. He was noted for his integrity. During the Civil War he issued script to the amount of $300, for the convenience of making change, and every cent of this was redeemed. In February, 1830, he united with the Christian Church and continued in good standing as long as he lived. During the early struggles of the local church, he assumed a large part of its financial obligations. Had Mr. Davis entertained some of the modern kind -of financial views he would have died a very wealthy man, but his money was honestly earned and was lavishly given to others less fortunate or provident, his faith in human nature making him believe that those who benefited by his bounty would surely repay when they could. That this was not the case was shown when, among his papers, after his decease, were found notes for over $20,000 which were outlawed by the passage of time, no attempt having ever been made to collect them,

& AMES M. BORROR, a prominent and influential citizen of Scioto township, is a representative of a family which has been identified with Ohio and her interests for several generations. Mr. Borror was born in Jackson township, Franklin County, Ohio, March 23, 1867, and is a son of Jacob and Isabelle Borror.

The Borror family came from Battenberg, Germany, at a very early day, the great-grandfather of James M. Borror settling in Hardy County, Virginia (now West Virginia). His son, Jacob Borror, the grandfather of James M., was the founder of the family in Franklin County," Ohio. He accumulated 240 acres of land, on which he lived and died, as did his son, Jacob Borror, and on this farm the latter was born, as was our subject. The grandfather had these children: Joab, Joel, Josiah. Jacob, Silas, William C., Margaret (wiie of Abraham Haughn), Elizabeth (wife of George Gordon), Magdalena (wife of J. M. Ford) - all now deceased except Silas, who is a resident of Jackson township, Franklin County, Ohio.

Jacob Borror, father of James M., was born in the old log house in Franklin township, which. then sheltered the family. It served well enough in pioneer days, but later Jacob Borror erected a fine brick residence on the same site. He was a farmer all his life, an industrious, prudent man, and at the time of his death, in January, 1903, he owned 1,840 acres of land, purchasing in 1900 the 4oo-acre farm in Scioto township, where our subject resides. The family of Jacob. Borror contained four sons and three daughters, namely: Mary A., who married Michael Duff and resides in Columbus; Ida, who married Russell Shover and lives on the homestead farm in Jackson township; James M., of this sketch; Jacob C., who owns and operates 450 acres of land, partly in Franklin and partly in Pickaway Counties ; Otis H., residing a short distance from the homestead, who owns a farm of 400 acres; Albert H., a successful farmer of Jackson township, Pickaway County, who owns 260 acres of fine land; and Nora May, who died in infancy. The mother of this family, Isabelle (German) Bor-

James M. Borror was reared in Jackson township, Franklin County, and was educated in the district schools and at an excellent school conducted at Borror's Corners. With his brothers, he was well trained to agricultural pursuits on the large family estate, and remained in Jackson township until he reached his 22nd year. He then moved to Hamilton township, Franklin County, and followed farming there for some 13 years. In 1go1 he located in Scioto township, Pickaway County, on what was then called the Dr. Jones farm, which property was purchased by his father, as stated above, in 1900, and is our subject's inheritance from his father's estate.

James M. Borror has' placed his property under a high state of cultivation aud under his management his land yields abundantly. He devotes 150 acres to corn and realizes from 7,000 to 12,000 bushels of this staple; from 120 to 150 acres to wheat and this acreage produces from 1,500 to 3,000 bushels. He keeps five teams busy during the productive season and always has work of further improvment going on. He also keeps from 30 to 60 head of cattle and raises many hogs. He has devoted his entire active life to agriculture, and has made a scientific study of it. This section of Ohio has many fine farms but not all of them are so carefully and intelligently cultivated as that of James M. Borror.

On November 27, 1890, James M. Borror was married to Mary Hagans, of Hamilton township, Franklin County, Ohio, and they have two children, Frances Norene and James Curtis, both of whom are attending school.

Mr. Borror has a wide acquaintance both in Franklin and Pickaway Counties. He has always been actively interested in educational matters and during his residence in Hamilton township, Franklin County, testified to it by serving on the School Board. 'This interest he continued after coming to Scioto township, where he has served four years on the board and is serving in his second term as president of this body. It was mainly through his energy and efforts that the Commercial Point High

School has been raised from a second to a firstgrade High School. He has devoted fully 10 years to advancing the educational interests of the county and has always been a prime mover in all commendable public-spirited enterprises, in fact is a model citizen.

Mr. Borror is a strong advocate of the policy of the Democratic party, and is loyal to all its interests. Personally he is a man of engaging address, possessing a cordial, pleasant manner which invites friendship. Fraternally he is associated with the Modern Woddmen of America, belonging to Commercial Camp, No. 10,963.

al of Deer Creek township, was born on the old Betts farm in this township, where he now resides, on September 28, 1864. He is the oldest son and child of the late George and Mary ( Phillips) Betts and grandson of John W. and Harriet (Gordy) Betts.

Mr. Betts was reared in Deer Creek township and was educated in the local schools, remaining at home until his marriage. He then took charge of the elevator at Woodlyn, which was conducted by his father, and remained in charge for eight years. The death of his father changed his plans and he then moved to Williamsport, where he built a comfortable home. This he subsequently sold and located on that part of the home farm which had heen secured from George Gordy. Here Mr. Betts has carried on general farming ever since. In 1899 he erected his handsome residence.

On May 26, 1899, Mr. Betts was married to Emma Andrews, who was born and reared in Williamsport, and is a daughter of Joseph D. and Anna (Cox) Andrews. Her mother belonged to one of the prominent pioneer families of Williamsport. Mr. and Mrs. Betts have three children of their own - Thurman, Horace and Burnell. They also have an adopted son, Rodney Gordon, who has been reared and fathered and mothered by Mr. and Mrs. Betts, with true Christian spirit, since he was a little orphan of one and a half years.

In politics Mr. Betts is a Democrat. Fraternally he belongs to the camp of the Modern Woodmen of America at Williamsport, the lodge of the Knights of Pythias at Williamsport and the auxilliary society of the latter, the Rathbone Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Betts are members of the Christian Church. The families of Betts and Cox have long been honored ones in this locality, as has also the Andrews family, which has many members in Pickaway County.

born near Martinsburg, Virginia (now West away County, Ohio, settling in a little village known as Jefferson, in Pickaway township. Jefferson is the old brick schoolhouse. The settlement of Jefferson preceded the building of avenues of business would leave Jefferson stranded, Jacob Westenhaver moved to the then third house in the place. He was a carpenter and cabinetmaker. When Emanuel was eight ship on the farm of his uncle, Peter Miller, who owned some 640 acres.

haver. Virginia). After marriage, they came to Pick- The only remains of the village still visible at Circleville. At a later date, seeing that the growing village of Circleville, building the years old, his father settled in Walnut town- Emanuel Westenhaver was mainly reared him at farm work, paying the lad the sum of sober, industrious young man who had accumulated enough capital to start out for himself. With the exception of the time spent in the army, Mr. Westenhaver has followed farming in Walnut township to the present time. On May 2, 1864, he enlisted for the 100-day service in the 155th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf., and served out his time, the greater part of it in Virginia. After his return, in 1865, Mr. Westenhaver erected his comfortable and commodious frame dwelling. In addition to general farming, Mr. Westenhaver operates a sawmill on his property.

In 1845 Mr. Westenhaver was married to Caroline M. Done, a daughter of Noble Done, of Circleville township. She was born in Connecticut and died in Walnut township in 1867. Of the six children of this marriage, the survivors are: Mrs. Frances Miller, of Lancaster ; Mrs. Loretta Clements, of Columbus; and Mrs. Addie Oman. Mr. Westenhaver was married (second) to Sarah Courtright, a daughter of Hon. Jesse D. Courtright, of Circleville. She died in August, 1901, leaving two children - Jesse C. and Mrs. Anna Glick.

Although never an active politician, Mr. Westenhaver has always supported the Republican party. He has never been willing to accept any office except membership on the School Board. He is very prominent in Masonry, having taken the 32nd degree, and is well known in fraternal circles all over the State. Formerly he owned 240 acres in Fairfield County, but he has deeded 160 acres to his son and daughter. He owns other property, including a brick residence at Circleville.

a)D\WARD WRIGHT, an enterprising and progressive farmer of Muhlenberg township, and a member of the Board of Infirmary Directors of Pickaway County, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, May 24, 1861. He is a son of John Wright, who was born in Fairfield Countv and there died, having lived there all his life (with the exception of 12 or 15 years spent in Pickaway County), engaged in farming and stock-raising.

Edward Wright was reared and educated in Fairfield County and at the age of 22 moved to Jackson township, Pickaway County, where he purchased a tract of go acres and engaged in farming until 1905. He then purchased a tract of land in Muhlenberg township, where he has since been engaged in farming and stock-raising. He also owns the go-acre farm above mentioned, which he is having farmed by a tenant.

Mr. Wright was married December 24, 1884, to Susie Lemay, a daughter of Lewis Lemay, who was engaged in farming in Muhlenberg township. Mrs. Wright died on August 10, 1905, leaving seven children, namely: Florence, Bertha, .Nellie, Dona, John, Gilbert and Evert. -Mr. Wright has always taken an active interest: in politics, has served

L. PETERS, M. D., a prominent physician and surgeon at Circleville, was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1851, and is a son of Lewis S. and Margaret (Ritter) Peters.

Lewis S. Peters was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, where he was reared and educated. Immediately after his .marriage, he moved to Walnut township, Pickaway County, where he followed farming and was also a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, where his ministerial -labors -were highly valued. His first wife, Margaret Ritter, the mother of our subject, died in 1861. In 1864 Lewis S. Peters was married to Mrs. Lydia J. Beckwith, of Somerset, Ohio. He continued to live on the farm until the time of his death, with the exception of the years between 1866 and 1872, when he made his home in Circleville.

W. L. Peters was educated in the local schools and the National Normal School and spent three and-a half years in the Ohio Wesleyan University. After teaching one term of school, he followed farming for 10 years and then entered the homeopathic medical department of the University of Michigan, where he was a student for two years, following which he attended the New York Homeopathic College, where he was graduated in 1890. He located for practice in Nebraska, Ohio, where he remained, following his profession, until October, 1900, when he moved to Circleville, where he has built up a very satisfactory practice.

On October 16, 1879, Dr. Peters was married to Belle L. Beckwith, who is a daughter of Joel King Beckwith, a prominent business man of Somerset, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Peters had one son, Howard R., who was one of the most promising and popular young men of this city. He graduated at the Everts High School at Circleville in 1904 and spent the following year at the Ohio Wesleyan University. It was while enjoying his first vacation that he suffered from an attack of appendicitis, and, owing to the fact that a number of such attacks had occurred in the preceding 10 years, he decided to have an operation for relief from these recurring attacks. Om account of slow recovery, he did not return to college at the opening of the term, as he had intended, although his convalescence had given hope of a complete recovery. On the night of March 8, 1906, while returning home after spending a very enjoyable evening with three of his most intimate friends at the home of one of them, he was seized withta hemorrhage and died within half an hour after reaching his home. Sympathy with the bereaved parents was universal. His college fraternity, the Sigma Chi, sent three representative members and a beautiful floral offering to his funeral.

'Homeopathic Medical Society and the American Institute of Homeopathy. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Foresters. He is a member of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He owns two farms.

of 168 acres of well-cultivated, fertile land is situated in Pickaway township, was born March 27, 1852, in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a son oftAbram and Elizabeth (Black) Penn.

Both parents of John E. Penn were born in Salt Creek township. The paternal grandfather, Abram Penn, was born in England, accompanied his parents in boyhood to America and grew to manhood in Pennsylvania. He learned the trade of ship carpenter but chose farming as his later occupation and came as a pioneer to Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, where he developed a farm out of the forest. He was succeeded by his son Abram, who resided in Salt Creek township until 1867, when he removed to Pickaway township, where he resided for over 20 years. He died in 1889, at London, Ohio. He married Elizabeth Black, daughter of a pioneer of Salt Creek township, and they reared five of their nine children, as follows: Samaria, wife of Andrew Dresher, of Defiance County, Ohio; John E., of this sketch; George,. of Kingston, Ohio; Rollin F., of Madison County, Ohio; and Oliver, of Springfield, Ohio.

John E. Penn was seared to the age of 15 years in Salt Creek township and then accompanied his parents to Pickaway township, where he has lived ever since. His education was obtained in the district schools and his agricultural training from his father. He has always followed agricultural pursuits. On his present farm upon which he settled in- 1899, he carries on general farming and raises some stock. He has made a number of substantial improvements.

In February, 1884, Mr. Penn was married to Mary L. Hunter, who was born in Ohio and is a daughter of Joseph Hunter, formerly a resident of Pickaway County and later, of Madison County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Penn have four children, namely: Bessie A., Lyman E., Ernest E. and Hazel B. Mr. Penn is giving his children every advantage in his power and they are growing into intelligent young people, capable of filling almost any position to which the duties of life may call them.

Mr. Penn has been a lifelong Republican, but he has accepted no office except that of school director and has served as such for nine consecutive years in District No. 2. He is a member of the Foresters lodge at Circleville.

BIILLIAM F. STOUT, a member of S| the board of trustees of Pickaway township and a popular and wellknown citizen, was born in Washington township, Pickaway County, Ohio, March 11, 1867. He is a son of Jeremiah and Caroline (Sitler) Stout.

The Stout family came to Ohio from Pennsylvania and the mother of William F. Stout was also born there. Jeremiah Stout, however, was born in Ohio, and for many years was a respected resident of Washington township. Both he and his wife died there. :

William F. Stout received his education in the public schools of Washington township. His life has been mainly devoted to agricultural pursuits and he is considered a good, careful farmer.

On January 3, 1906, Mr. Stout was married to Leona Calvert, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Jacob Calvert of Salt Creek township, Pickaway County.

Politically Mr. Stout has always been affiliated with the Democratic party. As a man of standing in the community, he was selected as one of the board of trustees of the township and is filling the offite with the care and attention it demands. He belongs to the Improved Order of Red Men, at Adelphi, Ohio.

AILLIAM W. MILLER, one of the 4 «enterprising business:.men of Circleville, leading in gents' furnishings, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1845, and is a son of John and Caroline (Angel) Miller.

nut township and later learned the hatter's trade at Circleville. In 1845 the firm of J. Miller was established, which handled hats exclusively, and Mr. Miller continued in the business until his death in 1877. He was not only one of the early business men of this city, but he was one of the public-spirited and useful citizens. He served as a member of the early City Council and did much to advance the city's prosperity.

William W. Miller was left motherless in infancy. He was reared on a farm and obtained his education in the common schools of his native county. In 1866 he was admitted by his father to a partnership in the hat business and the firm became J. Miller & Son. At the death of his father he succeeded to the business and changed its scope to include a general line of gents' furnishing goods and now conducts the leading business of this kind in Circleville. His stock compares favorably with any in this section of the State.

In 1876 Mr. Miller was married to Rebecca Lee Dougherty. He is a member in good standing of the lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Circleville. In politics Mr. Miller is a Republican.

DMOND RECTOR, a_ well-known citizen and representative farmer of Deer Creek township, residing on the old Rector homestead, belongs to a family which has been established

County, Ohio, about 1800, acquired land, married and reared a family. His son, John Rector, was born in Pickaway County, and he also acquired large tracts of land and lived here until his death. He married Miranda Wiggins, and one of their numerous sons was

His rearing and education, his agricultural success and his death all took place in Deer Creek township, his death occurring at his residence on the old family farm, on Iebruary 9, 1902. He married Mary Conkle, who was born in Hocking County, Ohio, and was a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth ( Baumgardner) Conkle. Eight children were born to Thomas W. Rector and wife, of whom the seven survivors are: Edmond; Jessie and Carrie, both at home; Wilbe, widow of C. A. Hunsicker, of Williamsport; Lulu, wife of Heman Eckert, of Columbus; John R., who at present is in Oklahoma ; and Guy T., who lives at home. Thomas W. Rector was a stanch supporter of the Republican party. In his neighborhood he was a man of high standing but he never consented to fill any public office except that of school director. He was one of the liberal supporters and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He belonged to Heber Lodge, No. 501, F. & A. M., at Williamsport.

Edmond Rector was reared in Deer Creek township and here received his education in the public schools. He has always engaged in farming on the home place, agriculture being an occupation followed by his family for generations.

Politically Mr. Rector is prominent in the Republican party in his township. He is now serving as assessor and has shown his interest in the matter of public education by serving as school director. He is a member of Williamsport Lodge, No. 478, Knights of Pythias.

BIOHN PETERS, a prominent citizen | and prosperous farmer of Scioto township, resides in a beautiful home of brick construction, which is situated on a magnificent farm of 600 acres, all of which is in one body. He belongs to one of the oldest and most substantial families of the county. He was born in Royalton township, Fairfield County, Ohio, October 27, 1847, and is a son of Andrew and Ann H. (Reber) Peters.

Andrew Peters, the father of our subject, was born August 15, 1809, in Maryland, and accompanied his parents to Ohio, when he was just old enough to cause his mother anxiety by persisting in looking over the old-fashioned wagon-bed, as the family was being conveyec over the mountains, across unbridged streams and through unbroken forests. Samuel Peters, the grandfather of John Peters, located in Fairfield County, where he became a man of substance and finally passed away. His son Andrew died in Fairfield County on July 8, 1894. He had. been a farmer and trader all his life. He married Ann H. Reber, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 31, 1821, and died May 21, 1897. They had five children, as follows: Alice, deceased in October, 1894, who was the wife of George Creed, of Fairfield County; Emma, deceased at the age of six years; Frank, who is a large farmer and wealthy resident of Harrison township; John, the subject of this sketch; and Milton, who is also engaged in farming in Fairfield County.

Peters, of Philadelphia, and was born November 27, 1772. On November 28, 1795, he married Mary Stevenson, who was born September 28, 1773, and was a.daughter of Daniel Stevenson, of Baltimore, Maryland.

John Peters attended the district-schools in his boyhood and then became a student under Dr. John Williams, who conducted a noted private school at that time, at Lancaster, and subsequently founded the Greenfield Academy, which Mr. Peters attended ior three months. In the fall of 1861 he entered Ohio University at Athens, where he completed his education in 1867. Mr. Peters then engaged in farming and remained in [airfield County until the spring of 1871, when he came to Pickaway County and located on the farm on which he now resides. «At that time this property was all covered with hazel brush and wild briers, but under Mr. Peters' management the land has been converted into its present fine condition, probably being one of the very finest farms in this section of the State, as his residence is one of the most attractive, substantial and comfortable, an ideal rural home.

On January 21, 1875, Mr. Peters was united in marriage with Clara Rebecca Beckett, who is a daughter of James A. and Margaret Beckett, of Commercial Point, both of whom are deceased. Her ancestors were among the first settlers of Virginia birth, to come to this section of the State and her grandfather was the first merchant at Commercial Point. Mr. and Mrs. Peters have these children: Laura May, Alice B., Emma, Homer Hoyt and Margaret Anne. The eldest daughter was born November 15, 1875. and was married on December 27, 1894, to Alva B. Courtright, a prosperous farmer, and they have one son, John Peters. Alice B., who was born August 26, 1877, married Owen P. Lamb, and they reside at Columbus, where Mr. Lamb is interested in the Columbus Packing Company. Emma, born September 13, 1879, was married in June, 1903, to Seymour M. Millar. a son of Michael Millar, a substantial farmer of this section; they reside on a farm near South Bloomfield, Harrison township, and have a little daughter - Louise. Homer Hoyt, born August 14, 1882, is at home with his parents. He first attended school at Granville, then was a student at the Randolph-Macon Academy, in Virginia, and then took a two-years' university course at Athens, Ohio. He supplemented his literary training with a commercial course at a Columbus business college. Margaret .\nne completed her education, as did her older sisters, at Mrs. Phelps' Private School, an aristocratic institution at Columbus. All the ladies are highly educated and variously accomplished.

the Methodist Episcopal Church at Commercial Point. for more than 35 years Mr. Peters has been a member of this religious body, uniting with it at Royalton. He is considered one ot the largest capitalists in Scioto township, having, beside a large amount of real estate, a number of safe investments, including stock in the lirst National Bank, now known as the New First National Bank, which is one of the strongest institutions in Columbus. He was one of the original stockholders of the Market Exchange Bank. [lor the past 20 years he has systematically invested in stocks and bonds but has also expended some $10,000 in educating his children. He is the largest tax-payer in his part of the county. Personally, Mr. Peters is a courteous gentleman, whose pleasant address and friendly interest place a visitor at ease and instinctively inspire admiration and confidence.

JILLIAM S. MOORE, a prominent } farmer and stock-raiser of Madison township, owning a fine farm of 225 acres, under an excellent state of cultivation, was born on this farm on April 9, 1847, and is a son of John B. and Catherine Ann (Perrill) Moore.

John B. Moore came from Pennsylvania with his parents, who were early settlers in Madison township, and here his long and honorable life was spent. He was a man of intelligence and energy and took an active interest in public affairs. He was elected clerk of Madison township and was serving his second term as treasurer of Pickaway County, when his death took place, in 1855. He was one of the leading Democrats of the county and was a charter member of the Masonic lodge at Lithopolis. He married Catherine Ann Perrill, who was born in Virginia. Of their children, these survive: Missouri E., widow of Thomas B. Vause, now residing at Columbus; Franklin A., of Madison township; Nathan Z., of Columbus; William S., of this sketch; Ella R., wife of George R. Miller, of Madison township; Josephine C., wife of Rev. J. F. Kemper, presiding elder of the Lincoln (Nebraska) district, of the Methodist Episcopal Church - they reside at University Place, a pleasant suburb of Lincoln. In the death of John B. Moore Pickaway County lost a citizen who had proven his fidelity to the interests entrusted to him and who is recalled with feelings of respect and esteem. His burial took place at Canal \Winchester. He was a consistent and active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and took a deep interest in the Sunday-school. Elis estimable wife seconded him in his worthy efforts.

William S. Moore grew to manhood and was educated in his native locality, with the additional advantages afforded by one year at the Lebanon (Ohio) Normal School. He has always been interested in farming and _ stockraising and for the last quarter of a century has also dealt largely in cattle.

Mr. Moore married Elizabeth Bunn, who was born in Franklin County, Ohio, a member of an old and prominent family of that county. They have three children, viz.: Archie B., Harry P. and Frederick B. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are active members of the Madison Presbyterian Church, in which he is serving as trustee and treasurer. Politically he is a Democrat and for six consecutive years he served as trustee of Madison township. He belongs to the Masonic lodge at Lithopolis.

BIUSTAVUS A. SCHLEYER, cashier 4) of the Second National Bank of Circleville, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, is one of the city's enterprising, educated men, who, in spite of having business iriterests of an absorbing nature, can find time to take.an interest in and to actively promote the higher institutions which make for something more in civic growth than mere material prosperity. Mr. Schleyer was born at Chillicothe, Ohio, February 7, 1857, and is a son of the late John I'. Schleyer, who settled with his family at Circleville, in 1863.

Mr. Schleyer was educated in the schools of Circleville and began his business career when a youth of 15 years, when he became a collector for the Second National Bank. He soon realized that a more complete education along business lines would be desirable and took a special course in bookkeeping, studying at night. In 1875 he was promoted to be individual ledger bookkeeper in the bank and in 1882 was made teller, in 1885 assistant cashier and in 1900, cashier. During all these years he has shown himseli thoroughly interested in the general welfare of his community, perhaps in no more signal way than in his successful efforts, while a member of the City Council, in the founding of a fine Public Library and the erection of the large brick structure, on the corner of Main and Pickaway streets. This is no gift from a millionaire but stands as a memorial to the public spirit and cultured intélligence of Gustavus A. Schleyer and his associates.

Mr. Schleyer was married first, at Circleville, in 1880, to Emma Hartmeyer, who was born in this city and was a daughter of ex- Sheriff C. F..Hartmeyer. They had one son, Paul F. Mr. Schleyer married, for his second wife, Nellie Hartmeyer, a sister of the first Mrs. Schleyer. . In 1881 he erected a handsome home on Scioto street, Circleville and later, a still more modern one, on the same street. He also owns a large amount of city property, ageregating some three acres which constitute one of the city's residence sub-divisions.

Politically Mr. Schleyer is a Democrat and he has frequently been elected a delegate to important conventions. In 1891 he was elected to the City Council from the Fourth Ward, served as its vice-president, and was chairman of the police committee and of the light committee during the latter's two-year struggle for the introduction of are lights. He has served also as president of the Public Library and has been connected with many charitable and philanthropic organizations, Fraternally he is a Knight of Pythias and an Elk.

@|AVID M. PRINDLE, a prominent MN} pioneer citizen of Pickaway County, who owns a well-developed farm of 131 acres, situated along the Florence Chapel turnpike, in Muhlenberg township, was born near Utica, New York, June 22, 1834, and is a son of David and Hannah (Kritsinger) Prindle.

The Prindle family originated in England and was founded in America by three brothers, one of these being our subject's great-grandfather. Amos Prindle, the grandfather, spent his life in the State of New York, and there David Prindle, the father of David M., was also born. In 1836 he closed out his farming interests in New York and came to Pickaway County, with. his family, subsequently buying a farm of 170 acres in Scioto township, on which he lived during the rest of his life, dying in 1882, in his 81st year. He was a strong Whig in early days, later became a Republican but never consented to hold office. In religious He married Hannah Kritsinger, who was born in Pennsylvania of German parentage, and spoke the German language fluently. As an indication of the great regard felt for this most worthy lady in her community, a pleasing obituary notice appeared in a Circleville newspaper, a part of which is as follows: "Mrs. Hannah Prindle, an old resident of near Darbyville, died August II, 1901, and was buried at Darbyville on August 13. She was 89 years of age. She left 1o-children, 58 grandchildren, 105 greatgrandchildren, and 37 great-great-grandchildren."' It is granted to very few to witness so many descendants grow and prosper under one's-eyes. In this case the venerable mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and _ greatgreat-grandmother was the center of family affection and interest. Her children were: Anna Eliza, deceased May 21, 1906, who was the wife of Clifford Carpenter, of Muhlenberg township; Mrs. Celinda Clellen, a widow, of Scioto township; Polly, who died young; David M., of this sketch;*John, who died young; Aurilla, wife of Joseph Gochenouer, of Scioto township; Daniel, of Scioto township; Elizabeth, wife of Richard Hudson, of Scioto township;' Sarah Jane, wife of George Birkhead, of Scioto township; and Perry, deceased.

David M. Prindle was two and a half vears old when his parents came to Circleville. During the succeeding winter, his father cleared the timber off the present site of the Everts High School and later moved on the Kepler farm in Scioto township and. still later bought a farm in that township, built there a home and spent the rest of his life there, as mentioned above. David M. Prindle was reared there and went to the district schools as occasion offered, remaining with his parents until he was 27 years of age. In 1863 he went to Illinois and passed one year in Vermilion County and then returned to Pickaway County and _ remained in Scioto township until the close of the Civil War. When he came to his present farm, it contained 128 acres, still in woods, although the best of the timber had been chopped out. He now owns 131 acres and has cleared 100 acres with his own hands; only one who has accomplished such a feat can recognize what an undertaking it is. Mr. Prindle found here a sawed-log house which he now utilizes as a part of his present dwelling. He has made all the fine improvements here, erecting substantial buildings and has also built a good dwelling for his son, on another part of the farm. Mr. Prindle earned his first considerable amount of capital by peddling and engaging in a huckster business for some seven years prior to purchasing his farm. He has it now under cultivation and devotes it mainly to grain and stock. :

On April 16, 1855, Mr. Prindle was married to Elizabeth Gochenouer, who was born in Scioto township, Pickaway County, Ohio, August 6, 1837, and died here June 13, 1886. She was a daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Smith) Gochenouer, the former of whom was born in Pickaway County and the latter in Maryland. The children born to this marriage were: Perry L., who resides south of Circleville in Washington township; Rebecca, deceased; who was the wife of Josiah Trego, of Scioto township; John H., of Scioto township; David Henry, of Jackson township; EImer E., who resides on the home farm; Edwin, deceased in infancy; and Bertha, who married George Clark, of Muhlenberg township. Mr. Prindle was married (second), on October 26, 1896, to Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth. Brewster, widow of Samuel R. Brewster, and daughter of Thomas and Christina Curry. Mrs. Brindle was born July 4, 1846, in Vinton County, Ohio. She has had no children by either marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Prindle have a child living with

In politics, Mr. Prindle is affiliated with the Republican party. He has served four terms as township trustee and has taken a great deal of interest in the development of Muhlenberg township. It was due to his good judgment that Darbyville has so neat and well-arrange'| a cemetery, he having staked off the lots and built the mound there. He has also been very active in the Darbyville Baptist Church, in which he is a deacon. Mr. Prindle is one ot .

m|ENRY HILL, who is engaged in farming in Muhlenberg township, was born in Scioto township, Pickaway County, Ohio, March 31, 1861, and is a son of William and Anna Maria (Gochenouer) Hill.

William Hill was born in Scioto township, Pickaway County, Ohio, January 10, 1836, and here spent his whole life, owning a farm of 100 acres in this township which he operated until his death at the age of 54 years. He was a Republican all his life but never entered actively into politics. He was a son of Joshua Hill who came to Ohio from Maryland, locating- in Scioto township, Pickaway County, where he entered about 400 acres of land on the Scioto River bottom. He helped haul the stone for the old State House at Columbus. The most of his life, however, was spent in farming. He died 'on the old home place at the age of 66 years. He had eight children, two of whom are still living. Mrs. William Hill, the mother of our subject, was born April 8, 1841, in Pickaway County, and is a daughter of Henry Gochenouer. She is still living and resides on her father's old place in Scioto township. She is the mother of 14 children: Henry, subject of this sketch; Joshua, who lives in Scioto township; William, who lives near Grove City, in Franklin County; Joseph, who lives in Scioto township; John, of Grove City,

Iranklin County; Charles, who died in young manhood; Irwin, Milton, Samuel and Frederick, who live in Columbus; Isaac, a rural free delivery carrier, living in Orient; Rebecca, who lives at home; Wesley, who lives in Harrisburg, where he conducts a bakery; and Mary Elizabeth, who died at the age of 21 years.

Henry Hill was reared on his father's farm, where he remained until the time of his marriage, in 1885, to Sarah E. Brown, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1864, and is a daughter of Samuel E. and Elizabeth (Morris) Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have had three children: Florence, who died at the age of eight years; Georgia I'. and Elizabeth M. After his marriage, Mr. Hill purchased his present place of 1% acres, where he has a fine home which he built about 12 years ago. He also operates a farm of 200 acres, which belongs to his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. Mr. Hill at one time worked about five years at carpentering, but has spent the most of his time in farming. Mr. Hill has always been a F.epublican. He is district commissioner, rord supervisor, and is serving on the School "oard.

Amuel Stump Fetherolf

He was educated in the district schools and upon attaining manhood learned the carpenter's trade, afterwards learning the harness-maker's trade. He had been married but 20 days when he was drafted for service in the Civil. War, and he was in the army from September, 1864, until the close of the great struggle. During this time he participated in the battles of Morris Island, Appomattox Court House and others, but was fortunate in escaping all injury. Upon his return home, in 1865, he engaged in farming and also followed milling at the Rock House mills in Hocking County.

In 1869 he moved to what was then known as Palestine, but now bears the name of Era, where he embarked in a general mercantile business in 1873. This he has continued, expanding it as trade has demanded, and since 1878 he has been postmaster, having been first appointed under the administration of President R. B. Hayes.

On September 4, 1864, Mr. Fetherolf was married to Margaret Oswalt, a daughter of Asa and Clarissa (Friend) Oswalt, natives of Pennsylvania, who had two children, Margaret and Levi, the latter a resident of Lancaster, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Fetherolf have had these children: Frank, who met death by accident on the railroad, in 1893; Charles, who married

Margaret Robbins; Ida L., who married Thomas Neff; Mary, who married John Swartz; Clarissa, who married Edgar Manning, now the mayor of Harrisburg, Ohio; George, who married Lillian Landacre; and Minnie, who married Augustus Stare. Our subject is the proud and happy grandfather of 12 grandchildren, bearing these names: Ethel, Elmer and Lucille Neff; Edgar Leo Swartz; Ruth and Merrell Fetherolf; Gladys and Harry Manning; Cecil and Beryl Fetherolf; and Arthur Davis and Edith Stare.

Mr. Fetherolf occupies an enviable position in the community in which he has so long made his home. Possessing as he does the confidence and esteem of all who know him, he is often made a court of last appeal by his fellow-citizens, who lay their troubles and difficulties before him, assured of his sympathy as well as practical help. He has a number of the old maps and papers concerning the early surveys of the county, as well as private records, and thus, aided by excellent judgment and a large amount of tact, he frequently settles disputes which might otherwise lead to long drawn out proceedings in courts of law. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of 4o years and was an exhorter and local minister for 24 years, until 1904, when he withdrew from the church to be free to "do the work of an evangelist." He is a ready speaker and scarcely any other zealous advocate of temperance and prohibition in the county is more fre-

It was mainly through Mr. Fetherolf's efforts that the name "Era" was given to this village, station and postoffice and he has had much to do with the building up of the place. For a number of years he has been local correspondent for the leading journal of Circleville, and for religion and temparance papers and he has also for some time issued two advertising journals of his own, which he calls The Banner and The Courier. He has also devoted much of his time to writing tracts to be published, and letters in answer to inquiries of those who desire to attain the "better life."

MHOMAS J. MORRIS, formerly auditor of Pickaway County for two terms, has been a resident of Circleville since 1889, but still retains his valuable farm of 160 acres in Walnut township. He was born March 11, 1854, in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a son of James and Mary (Davis) Morris.

John Morris, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio in 1802, settling as a pioneer in Walnut township, Pickaway County, where he later became possessed of 1,000 acres of land, 160 acres of which is now the property of Thomas J. Morris, our subject. He reared a family and left descendants who are now among the county's best citizens.

James Morris, son of John Morris and father of our subject, was born in Walnut township and here grew to manhood, cleared a farm of 160 acres-and added several hundred more acres to his first purchase. He died April 22, 1896. For many years he was a justice of the peace and served as township trustee. In politics he was a strong adherent of the Democratic party. He married Mary Davis, who was also a native of Walnut township and a daughter of William Davis, who was one of the pioneer settlers of the township. She died January 7, 1904. Of their nine children, there are now living three sons - Thomas J., our subject; George W., the present treasurer of Pickaway County, a sketch of whom will be found

| in this work; and James M., a hardware merchant of Circleville, also represented with a sketch in this book - and four daughters - Mrs. Lydia Stein, of Circleville township; Mrs. Ella Stein, of Jackson township; Mrs. Alice Blacker, of Chillicothe; and Mrs. Clara Campbell, of Circleville.. John and Jane are deceased. '

The boyhood and youth of Mr. Morris were spent on the farm and in attending school. In 1875 he entered the Worthington Normal School and enjoyed a thorough course of training there which fitted him for the profession of teaching, which he followed for 13 years. After his marriage, Mr. Morris operated a portion of the homestead farm during the summer seasens and taught school in the winter, until 1889, when he moved to Circleville and bought a one-half interest, with Henry Pontius, in a grocery business, the name of the firm being Pontius & Morris. One year later Mr. Morris withdrew in order to give his attention to other matters.

Mr. Morris married Clara K. Ritt, who was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Benjamin and Mary (McDowell) Ritt. They have four children, viz.:. Mary F., Emmett C., Clara Helen and Frances R. The family residence is located at No. 722 North Court street, Circleville.

In politics Mr. Morris has always been identified with the Democratic party. Prior to removing to Circleville, Mr. Morris had served as justice of the peace in Walnut township. In the year following his retirement from business, he was elected auditor of Pickaway County and served six years. He has always been active in party matters and wields considerable aE NRY B. RHOADS, the operator of a 4) farm of 322 acres in Jackson township, which ies along the Dawson turnpike, is one of the successful farmers and stock-raisers of his section of the county. Mr. Rhoads was bern in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio,

The Rhoads family in Pickaway County dates back to the settlement here of Leonard Rhoads, the grandfather of Henry B., who located in Pickaway township at a very early day. He acquired land there and died in advanced age. Henry Rhoads, father of Henry B., was born, as was his father, in Hessen- Darmstadt, Germany. When 21 years of age he came to America and joined his parents who had previously located in Pickaway township. He died in 1889 at the age of 59 years, having been a farmer all his life. He married Rosa Mack, who was born in Wittenberg, Germany, and died in Pickaway township in 1888, aged 59 years. She had accompanied her parents to America and they settled,in Ross County, Ohio.

The children of Henry and Rosa Rhoads were: Emma, who died at the age of 11 years; Henry B., of this sketch; Annie, who married John Walters, of Circleville township; Maggie, who married Albert Cook, of Circleville; and Frank L., of Pickaway township.

Henry B. Rhoads was reared on his father's farm and continued at home until he was 24 years of age. His education had been obtained in the district schools and he grew to manhood an intelligent, practical farmer. After his marriage he rented a farm in Pickaway township for a year and then farmed the famous '"'Seven Oaks Farm" in Wayne township for a year and for the next four years operated an adjoining farm. He then came to his present place, which he has rented for the past 12 years. Recently Mr. Rhoads has purchased a valuable farm of 176 acres in Pickaway township but still continues to operate the Jackson township farm which he has so admirably managed. He has the reputation of being a very capable farmer and a successful stock-raiser. The condition.of the land demonstrates that his agricultural methods bring about excellent results.

Mr. Rhoads was married February 7, 1888, to Alda Motz, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Catus and Priscilla (Valentine) Motz, natives of Pennsylvania. They have a family of four children, viz.: Lawrence, Howard, Mabel and Neda Beatrice.

every advantage in his power. Politically Mr. Rhoads has always been a Democrat but gives more attention to the management of his business than to public affairs. He is one ofthe township's excellent farmers Pe respected citizens, resides on his well-improved farm of 100 acres, where he was born July 28, 1863. He is a son 0é James and Nancy (McCollister ) McDill.

The parents of Mr. McDill were both born in Ross County, Ohio. In 1862 they came to Pickaway County and the father purchased a farm from Mr. Flemming, a portion of which is now included in our subject's farm. Here the father died December 13, 1898, and the mother, November 16, 1901. They had the following children: Mary Jane, Maria, Sarah Ellen, Martha, Rachel, Nancy Belle, Owen and

Walter D. McDill purchased 100 acres of the home place from the other heirs at the time of his father's death. He has a very valuable home here, where he carries on general farming and stock-raising operations. | It took much hard work on his and his father's part to clear the farm of brush and useless shrubs and to put it into its present state of fine cultivation. In his boyhood plenty of wild turkey could be shot where now are his most fertile fields. Mr. McDill was educated in the schools of Wayne township and is a well-informed, sensible, reliable man.

On October 19, 1887, Mr. McDill was married to Lizzie Leist, a daughter of Jacob and Mahala (Kinser) Leist, who had the following children, namely: Lemuel, Salome, Rose, Floyd, Joseph, Minnie, Laura, Lizzie and Mahala. Mrs. Leist passed away on February 11, 1905, but Mr. Leist still survives, residing in

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. McDill are: Russell, born April 25, 1896; Laura, born February 19, 1899, and Florence, born February 4, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Me- Dill are prominent members of the Church of the Evangelical Association at Yellow Bud. Mr. McDill has long been connected with the schools of the township, has served as a member of the School Board and is now one of the school directors of District No. 5. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.

=I AM RUEB, who has been settled on a} an excellent farm of 120 acres, situated near Salem, in Pickaway township, since 1901, beiongs to that large class of excellent agriculturists who have made this part of the county famous. Mr. Rueb was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 14, 1868, and is a son of John B. and Catherine (Uhrig) Rueb.

The father and mother of Mr. Rueb were both born in Germany, and both were brought to America.in childhood by their respective parents. They were early setatlers in Ross County, John B. Rueb and wife now reside near Kingston. For a few years they lived in Vermilion County, Illinois. John-B. Rueb tought for the Union in the Civil War.

Adam Rueb was about five years old when his parents returned to Ross County from IIlinois, and he was reared on.a farm some eight miles from Chillicothe. He attended the local schools and prepared, under his father, to adopt farming as his business in life. His farm in Pickaway township shows the effects of careful cultivation and demonstrates his ability as a first-class farmer.

Mr. Rueb was married February 10, 1895, to Estella Mahr, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, February 28, 1872, and is a daughter of the late Joseph Mahr, of Ross County. Mr. and Mrs. Rueb have two children, viz.: May A., born January. 4, 1897, and Floyd M., born February 18, 1899.

He is a liberal supporter of the public schools and takes an interest in improving the roads and advancing the farming interests of his-locality. He is one of the respected and highly esteemed citizens of Pickaway township.

Pap|LI REICHELDERFER, a well-known §) agriculturist of Salt Creek township, where he is the fortunate owner of 161 acres of valuable farming land, was born November 26, 1858, in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio. He is a son of Joseph and Sarah (Mowery) Reichelderfer, extended mention of whom will be found in the sketch of Harvey Reichelderfer, appearing in another part of this work. The family is an old pioneer one of the county and has many well-known and most highly esteemed members in Salt Creek and adjacent townships.

Eli Reichelderfer was reared in Salt Creek township and attended the district schools. The family has always been an agricultural one, turning out many good farmers and our subject can lay claim to being one of the best. His well-cultivated land, his herds of cattle and fine: stock and his well cared for machinery, testify both to his excellence as a farmer and his good business judgment.

In political sentiment Mr. Reichelderfer is oné of the sound Democrats of Salt Creek township and takes much interest in the success of his party. He is a worthy member of the Lutheran Church at Tarlton and is a member of its board of trustees. In his business relations Mr. Reichelderfer is known to be an honorable and upright man.

PRD WARD E. SMITH, one of the prom- $4} inent men and valued citizens of Circleville, president of the Citizens' Telephone Company, treasurer of the Ohio Cereal Company and treasurer of the Esmeralda Canning Company, was born at Circleville in 1866 and is a son of Edward Smith. Mr. Smith was reared in this city and here completed the common sche *! course and then spent four years at the University of Notre Dame. After leaving school, he was interested with his father, for some seven years, in the broom corn industry, and later engaged in farming and milling. He became a member of the firm of J. S. Smith & Brothers and later was interested in the firm's successor - the Smith Mill Company. When the Ohio Cereal Company was organized in 1900 and took over the interests of the Smith Mill Company and Crites Brothers & Company, he became treasurer of the new organization. Noted above are the large industries in which he is interested, these being very important ones in Pickaway County. He is a business man of broadened view and his co-operation is sought in many of the commercial enterprises of this locality.

In 1902 Mr. Smith was married to Julia Corcoran, a daughter of Thomas Corcoran, who during life was extensively interested in coal mining, being superintendent of the Sunday Creek and Congo coal companies. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Circleville.

F. BENFORD, president of the ' First National Bank of Circleville, and senior member of the large hardware firm of C. Benford & Son, of this city, was born February 21, 1851, in Pennsylvania, and is a son of Cyrus and Harriet (Walker) Benford.

The late Cyrus Benford was one of Circleville's most successful business men and valued citizens. For a number of years he conducted an extensive hardware business here, and for the last five years of his life was president of the Third National -Bank of Circleville, of which he was one of the incorporators. He was a man of the highest integrity and both in his home and abroad was honored and respected. "He had 10 children.

he came to Pickaway County, and in the following year entered into the hardware business. He still owns and operates what is the most extensive establishment of the kind in the city, which is still conducted under the old firm name of C. Benford & Son. Since 1898 he has been president of the First National Bank of Circleville.

Mr. Benford was united in marriage with Florence Fickardt, a daughter of George H. Fickardt, and they have one daughter - Caroline. Politically Mr. Benford is a Republi- Fraternally he is an Elk.

WILLIAM J. BINKLEY, a well- ) @| known citizen and representative agriculturist of Salt Creek township, is also an honored survivor of the Civil War, in which he served from 1861 until 1863. Mr. Binkley was born July 5, 1842, at Adelphi, Ohio, and is a son of William and Margaret (Strawser) Binkley.

The father of Mr. Binkley was born at Hagerstown, Maryland, and the mother in Ross County, Ohio. William Binkley settled at a very early day at Adelphi, where he carried on a mercantile business. He was 18 years old when he accompanied his parents to that village from Fairfield County, and there he spent his life. His father had been a merchant before him, a pioneer in the business at Adelphi, and William Binkley continued and expanded it.

William J. Binkley was reared at Adelphi and was educated in,the public schools of the town and after reaching a business age he was engaged for a time in a grocery enterprise there. The larger part of his life, however, has ,been devoted to farming and raising fine horses, and both he and his wife have valuable farming interests both in Pickaway and Salt Creek townships.

On July 17, 1861, Mr. Binkley offered his services to his country, enlisting in Company A, 27th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., his regiment being assigned to the 17th Army Corps and attached to the Army of the Cumberland. Mr. Binkley participated in many great. battles, including Shiloh, Corinth and luka, and in numberless skirmishes and long and wearying marches before he secured his honorable discharge, on January 23, 1863. For some years he was active in the Grand Army of the Republic post at Adelphi, of which he was quartermaster. :

On September 27, 1888, Mr. Binkley was married to Mrs. Jane (Dunkel) Rush, who was the widow of the late Samuel W. Rush, of Pickaway County. She is a daughter of George and Sarah A. (Mounts) Dunkel, and was born April 28, 1856. Her father was born in Pennsylvania and was a son of George Dunkel, who was an early settler in Salt Creek township. Mrs. Binkley's father died when she was five years old, but' her mother survived many years, dying subsequently at Circleville. By her first marriage, Mrs. Binkley has one daughter, Laura D., who resides at home. Of the old and prominent family of Dunkel, Mrs. Binkley is the' only survivor in Salt' Creek township.

Politically, Mr. Binkley is a Republican and while a resident of Ross County served as treasurer of Colerain township. He has always been a good citizen but has not been anxious to take upon himself the cares of office-holding. He and his wife have one of the most commodious and beautiful homes in their section of Pickaway County and it is so located that it is seen by those passing on the public highway. Mr. and Mrs. Binkley have learned the secret of enjoying life to its full and to this beautiful home they frequently offer a hearty welcome to their many friends.

AIEONARD MILLAR, who resides on his valuable farm three-quarters of a mile west of South Bloomfield, in Harrison township, has lived continuously on his present homestead for a period of 26 years. His place is a part of the estate of William Millar, his maternal grandfather, principles, being therefore both attractive and productive. Mr. Millar was born in Harrison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 3, 1854, and is a son of Isaac D. and Sarah Ann (Millar) Millar.

The branch of the Millar family to which our subject belongs is of old Virginia stock, and the early ancestors held various grants from the British crown. Members of the family commenced to migrate to Ohio about 1803, soon after its admission to the Union.

Isaac Millar, the great-grandfather of our subject, was born February 9, 1749, married Elizabeth Sea, on October 28, 1777, and died January 23, 1815, in the 66th year of his age. His wife, who was born August 15, 1756, died April 14, 1794. Their children were as follows: William, born August 6, 1788; Catherine, born February 19, 1780; Rebecca, -born February 3, 1783; Michael, born March 30, 1785; Isaac, born December 6, 1787; Elizabeth, born February 4, 1790; and Adam, our subject's grandfather. Villiam, the oldest child, married Mary Sudduth and they had the following family : Elizabeth, born May 2, 1809; George Washington, born February 5, 1811; Isaac, born January 28, 1813; Adam, born March 15, 1815; Sarah Ann (mother of our subject), born April 24, 1817; Lucinda, born December 12, 1819; William A. P., born November 17, 1824; and Mary Catherine, born April 23, 1830.

Adam Millar, the paternal grandfather of Leonard Millar, was born March 24, 1792, and died March 28, 1824. He married Rebecca Decker and to them were born two sons: Isaac D., our subject's father; and John, who died in young manhood.

Isaac D. Millar, the father, was born March 18, 1822, and on February 22, 1844. married Sarah: Ann Millar, daughter of William and Mary (Sudduth) Millar. The seven children born to their union were: John D., born December 6, 1844, who died March 28, 1869; William, born April 28, 1847, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work; Mary Rebecca, born September 6, 1850, wife of Hon. Thaddeus E. Cromley; Leonard, of this sketch;

Isaac M. and Adam P. (twins), born March 21, 1857, the former deceased February 3, 1860, and the latter, March 26, 1886; and Annie L., who married F. S. Chryst, a lawyer of Warren, Ohio, and present probate judge of Trumbull County - Mrs. Chryst died March 25, 1901, leaving two daughters, Blanche E. and Sarah M. The death of Isaac D. Millar took place October 21, 1867; he was survived many years by his wife, who lived to the age of 83 years, dying on June 27, 1goo.

Leonard Millar obtained what education he could in the South Bloomfield school, and after leaving school commenced his life work of farming upon the family homestead. On the 1oth of October, 1888, he was united in marriage to Lida Grace Stimmel, daughter of Peter and Catherine Stimmel, of Franklin County, Ohio. Mrs. Millar's father died when she was about six years of age; her mother is now a resident of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Millar have two sons: Earle William, born August 8, 1889, who is a student at the Ashville High School; and Benford S., who is attending the district school at South Bloomfield.

Mrs. Leonard Millar, the wife of our subject, is a capable, well-educated woman. After finishing the common-school work, she spent three years in the completion of a thorough business course, which was afterward supplemented by a special training in stenography. She is of German ancestry, the first of her family to come to the United States being Yost Stimmel. This ancestor of the American branch was born in 1756, and his wife, Hannah Magdalene Stocker, four years afterward. The family located in Frederick County, Maryland, where Mr. Stimmel resided and cultivated his farm, dying in 1805 and being buried on the family homestead.

Michael Stimmel, the great-grandfather of Mrs, Millar, was born in Frederick County, Maryland, and died in 1859. On March 3, 1790, he was married to:Catherine Plum, born in Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia), March 3, 1790, who, passed away in 1872, at the age of 82.

Peter Stimmel, the grandfather, was-a native of Frederick County, Maryland, born in 1788. He married Elizabeth Landes, daugiter of Samuel Landes, of Hamilton township. Iranklin County, Ohio, and resided on the Landes homestead, one mile north of Lockbourne. Their family consisted of the following members: John, Jacob, Samuel, Mary, Peter, Hannah, Michael and Lydia. Peter Stimmel died in 1844, aged 55 years, and his widow survived him until 1855, when she died at the age of 63.

Peter Stimmel, the fifth child of this family, was the father of Mrs. Leonard Millar. He was born at Lockbourne, Franklin County, Ohio, July 17, 1824, but from the age of five years until his death, February 28, 1874, was a resident of Shadeville, Franklin County, engaged at various times as a merchant and a grain dealer. He was also the owner of a farm, and a man of good standing and circumstances. His wife, Catherine Hulva, was born near Groveport, Franklin County, Ohio, January 3, 1837, and, as stated, resides in Columbus, where she is a nurse. Besides Mrs. Leonard Millar, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stimmel were Henry Landes, Carrie -\., Arabella H., Effie G. and 'Earl H. Henry Landes Stimmel, the oldest brother of Mrs. Millar, is a traveling man, residing at Decatur, Illinois.

substantial citizens and representative farmers of Pickaway County, who owns and operates a valuable farm of 173 acres in Scioto township, was born on his present farm, December 8, 1855. and is a son of Francis N. and Matilda (Rayn) Rush.

he Rush family originated in Germany. Its movements-as pioneers and early settlers are full of interest. The great-grandparents of our subject, who were of German birth, emigrated to America and located in Pennsylyania. At a later date they removed to Virginia and there Francis Rush, the grandfather of Homer V. Rush, was born and reared. He married Nancy Greenwade, who was born in

England and accompanied her parents when they settled in Virginia. They had eight children, all of whom have passed away, viz.: Thomas, deceased at the age of 45 years; Polly, deceased at the age of 30 years; Jacob, who was married fotir times; John, who married Ann Yocum - both now deceased; Sarah (twin sister of John), who married Cornelius Sharp; Nelson, who married Martha Chamhers; Francis, father of our subject; and William, who married Hester Hillery.

The grandparents of our subject started for what was then the wilderness of Pickaway County, Ohio, after the birth of three of their children, Thomas, Polly and Jacob. The old home in Virginia did not promise any substantial fortune for a growing family, and Francis Rush decided that it was the part of wisdom to seek a home in a new locality even if much hardship had to be endured in reaching the destination. It was an ingenious arrangement of a sort of saddle-bag, fastened on the back of a faithful old family horse, that enabled the tired mother and children to ease the long distance by occasionally enjoying a ride. The little party was accompanied by the brotherin-law of Mr. Rush; both men carried their flint-lock rifles and thus provided the entire subsistence for the long journey.

Soon after reaching Ohio and establishing his family in a log cabin in the woods, Francis Rush answered the call for recruits and entered the army and fought through the War of 1812. While all due credit should be given Mr. Rush for his patriotism, a thought should be reserved for the courageous and capable wife who lived with her children through these times, almost unprotected in the dense woods of Ohio. Mr. Rush died in 1861, and was survived by his widow until 1870.

Francis N. Rush, son of Francis, and father of Homer V., was born in Ohio in 1820, and assisted in the developing of the pioneer farm. In 1849 he was united in marriage with Matilda Rayn, a daughter of John and Huldah Rayn, who came to Ohio from Maryland. She had four sisters and five brothers, as follows: Nancy, Elizabeth, Ellen, Levicy, Cyrus, William, John, Edward and Joseph.

Mr. and Mrs. Rush had four children, as follows: Austin, who married Martha W. Mitchell; Homer Virgil; Alice, who married William Thrailkill, a farmer of Scioto township; and Eugene B., who married Emma Mundell.

Homer Virgil Rush was reared on the farm where he now lives, which has been his home all his life. This land is his inheritance from his father and is a part of the famous old Buckley woods and was long known as the Buckley farm. It is a valuable piece of property, well adapted to general farming and, as it is traversed by a never-failing stream of water, known as Morris Run, is also well suited for stock-raising.

In 1880 Mr. Rush was married to Caroline Maris, the only daughter of James and Elizabeth (Worrell) Maris, who were wellknown members of the Society of Friends. Three children have been born to this marriage - Leatha, Mary and Marvin M. The eldest daughter was graduated from the High School at McConnellsyille, Ohio, and also from the Capitol College of Oratory, at-Columbus, in 1903, and taught elocution for one year at Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio, and while there became acquainted with J. Otley Lehman, a student from Illinois, to whom she was married on September 7, 1905. He is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is stationed at Moweaqua, Illinois. Mary, the second daughter, graduated at the Commercial Point High School, in the class of 1906. Her specialty is music and she is an accomplished performer on piané and violin. She married Ralph R. Thomas, who is a son of Newton N. Thomas, who farms his father's land in Darby township.

Marvin M. Rush, the only son of the family, was born May 7, 1890, and lived only until September, 1891. His death was a great blow to the family, as he was a beautiful, interesting child. His little casket was laid away in the Darbyville Cemetery, after comforting words were spoken by Rev. F. H. Smiley, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which religious body the family belongs.

in politics, he votes with the Republican party and aims to keep good men in office. He has served as justice of the peace in Scioto township and is a member of the township School Board. A group picture of the Rush family is shown on a preceding page in connection with this sketch.

ae and valued citizen of Pickaway township, residing on the S. H. Evans estate, located on the Circleville and Kingston turnpike, about three and a half miles south of Circleville, was born September 14, 1872, in Pickaway township. He is a son of Frederick and Anna (Goeller) Roof.

The father of Mr. Roof was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, and died in 1886, at the age of 38 years. The mother was born in Germany and resides at Circleville, Ohio, Of the seven children born to Frederick Roof and wife, four survive, these being: Charles E., of Circleville; Rose, wife of Clinton Jenkins: of Circleville; Amelia, wife of Edward Cook, cf Circleville; and George H., of this sketch. In

George H. Roof was reared in Circleville township and was educated in the Circleville schools. From his youth he has been interested and engaged in agricultural pursuits, a thorough training making him an experienced and successful farmer. The large estate which he so capably manages contains 320 acres of land, and here Mr. Roof carries on general farming and stock-raising.

On October 14, 1897, Mr. Roof was.married to Maud E. Phillips, a daughter of Evan Phillips, of Pickaway township. In politics, Mr. Roof is identified with the Democratic party and has served as township assessor. He takes an active interest in public matters in the township, especially in those closely concerning agricultural advancement and deserves the reputation accorded him of being a publicspirited, reputable and useful citizen.

OSEPH A. BAUM, a well-known citi- Bi zen and representative agriculturist of Madison township, residing on his valuable and well-cultivated farm of 160 acres, was born in this township, September 25, 1854, and is a son of Lewis and Elizabeth (Roof) Baum.

The Baum is an old and long-lived family of Madison township. The father of our subject, now in his 83rd year, was born here and is one of the township's oldest residents. He was identified with much of its early development and can recall a large part of its pioneer history.

Joseph A. Baum has been a life-long resident of Madison township and owes his education to her public schools. His entire business life has been concerned with the township's agricultural interests and he bears the reputation of being an excellent farmer. His well-cultivated acres show the effect of careful methods and the whole appearance of his home indicates thrift and good management.

Mr. Baum was married to Sarah C. Snyder, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Adam and Anna M. Snyder. Mrs. Baum's father is deceased; her mother lives in Fairfield County. Mr. and Mrs. Baum have these children: Lena L., wife of John W. Hay, of Harrison township; Clara B., Chrissie C. and Clayton B.. all at home. For 12 consecutive years Mr. Baum served as a trustee of Madison township and for four years as a member of the School Board. He is one of the stanch supporters of the Democratic party in his section and wields considerable influence. He is one of the leading members of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and has always been one of the most active workers in the Sunday-school, for 20 years serving as its superintendent. He has also been a church trustee for many years, When the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company was organized in April, 1904, Mr. Baum was one of its promoters and is a member of its' board of directors. Mr. Baum is a director and stockholder in the Ashville Banking Company, of Ashville, which is capitalized at $50,000. In all that concerns the well-being of the com- maEENRY J. BENNETT, one of Circle- @} ville's esteemed retired citizens, has been prominently identified with large business enterprises both in Ohio and in other States for a quarter of a century. He was born in 1853, at Dover, Canada, and was five years old when he accompanied his parents to Circleville, Ohio.

sisted to develop, has been Mr. Bennett's chosen home all through his more than usual successful business career. He was educated nere and was the pioneer in the ice business, in which he engaged first when a lad of 16 years. This business was continued by him under the business style of the Circleville Ice Company until 1903, when he disposed of it. He has numerous interests, owning valuable real estate in the cities of Circleville, Columbus and Chicago, Illinois; gold mines in South Dakota, Idaho and Arizona, and is interested in a tract of 640 acres of coal land on the Elk River, West. Virginia, where there is an outcrop of 16 feet of coal on the ledges above the railroad. He also has silver and lead interests in other parts of the country and owns stock in many prospering industries. He is a man of remarkable business sagacity and still looks after many of his enterprises himself.