Pickaway County, Ohio - Chapter 31: Some Representative Men of the County, 1906 (part 14 of 17)

In 1883 Mr. Bennett was married to Emma B. Breternitz, of Circleville, and they have one son, W. B., who is engaged in looking after mining interests in Arizona. This young man graduated at the Circleville High School and then entered Kenyon College, but was obliged by ill health to leave prior to finishing his course and is now building up his health in the mountains of the West.

Mr. Bennett has been one of the most valued members of the City Council, elected on the Republican ticket, overcoming by 21 votes the usual Democratic majority of 55. For the past 22 years he has been a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Circleville.

aRANKLIN MILLAR. The late Frank- MY lin Millar, whose death occurred March 15, 1878, was for 50 years a resident of Madison township where he was born January 11, 1828, being a son of Isaac and Susan (Decker) Millar.

Isaac Millar was born in Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia) ,-and in 1806 came to Ohio, settling on a section of land in Madison township, Pickaway County. He aecumulated considerable property during his life and at one time owned 1,800 acres of land in Madison and Harrison townships. In 1815 he built and operated a small distillery and corn mill. He brought the first threshing machine and the first reaper into Madison township where the greater part of his life was spent. In 1812 he married Susan Decker, also a native of Virginia and to them were born nine children, as follows: Rebecca, John D., Jacob, Michael, Susan, Sarah, Franklin, Hannah and Elizabeth, all of whom are deceased but Hannah (wife of George W. Brown) and Elizabeth (widow of Jesse Musselman). Isaac Millar dted at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

Franklin Millar was reared and educated in Madison township and devoted his whole life to agricultural pursuits in which he was uniformly successful. He was married on May 18, 1854, to Jane A. Rarey, who was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of George and Jane ( Wilson) Rarey, who were early settlers in this township, where the former was a large farmer and stockraiser. Mrs. Millar's mother died in 1836 and her father in 1850. She was reared in Madison township and was mainly educated at Lithopolis where she completed her education in the high school. To Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Millar were born seven children, namely: Isaac, Hannah D., Charles R.. Margaret R., Clara, Franklin G. and Irvin. Isaac was married to Mary E. Wilson on January 11, 1888, and on the 4th of the following August was killed by lightning in the house where he was born. On October 16th of the same year, a son, Isaac, was born to his widow, which son now lives with his mother at the Wilson home- stead near St. Paul, Ohio. Hannah D. died November 15, 1893. Charles R. died December 24, 1875. Clara married William H. Rugh and lives on an adjoining farm in Madison township. Margaret R., Franklin G. and Irvin live with their mother on the home farm. The subject of this sketch died in the full belief of a blessed immortality. He was, as is his widow, a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church located near Duvall, Ohio. Mrs. Millar is a lady who is widely and favorably known throughout Madison township for her many estimable qualities and numbers her friends by the score. cae harper eit),

MmLINTON B. TEEGARDIN, the popular clerk of Madison township, who owns a fine farm of 160 acres which he devotes to general farming and the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and fine stock, was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, August 29, 1870, and is a son of Peter and Ivy (Crum) Teegardin.

Peter Teegardin was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and was a son of William Teegardin, who came with his father, Aaron Teegardin, to this locality from Pennsylvania, when the country was still wild. In Peter Teegardin the township had one of its most reputable and useful citizens. He served as township trustee for a number of years and enjoyed the entire confidence of his fellow-citizens. He was one of the pillars of the Madison Presbyterian Church. His wife died in 1883 and his own death followed in 1900. Of his children, these survive: William H., of Kansas City, Missouri; Hannah E., widow of Samuel, V. Murphy. of Madison township, Franklin County; Thomas H., of Madison township; George E., of Columbus; Edwin O., of Madison township; Sarah A., of Madison township; Clara M., wife of O. C. Peters, of Madison township; Peter M., of Madison township, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work; Clinton B., of this sketch; and Cora A., wife of Oscar Housinger, of Kansas City, Missouri.

Clinton B. Teegardin grew up on_ his father's farm in Madison township and, after completing his preparatory education in the local schools, entered the University of Kentucky, at Lexington, where he was graduated in 1896. In addition to managing his large property and stock interests, Mr. Teegardin gives attention to public matters of import and also serves as secretary and treasurer of the Pickaway County Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Association. He was one of the promoters and main organizers of this successful enterprise.

Politically Mr. Teegardin is a Democrat and as a member of that party he has done a great deal of effective campaign work. He is now serving as clerk of Madison township and is a very popular official. He is known favorably all over the county.

On November 27, 1902, Mr. Teegardin was married to Mary L. Warner, who is a daughter of that prominent citizen of Madison township, Elisha Warner, Esq., and they have two children - Paul W. and Ruth P. Mr. Teegardin is one of the active members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Madison township and is a member of its board of trustees.

FF. ANDERSON, dealer in marble and granite, at Circleville, is one of the representative business men of this city. He was born in Marion County, Iowa, March 22, 1868, and in

After completing his education, Mr, Anderson secured employment as a salesman -for Barbre & O'Brien, granite and marble dealers at Taylorville, [linois, with whom he remained for two years and then purchased-a one-half interest in the business. One year later Mr. Anderson and Mr. Barbre bought out Mr. O'Brien and continued together for two years, when Mr. Anderson sold his interest to Mr. Barbre and was employed for two years by the Richter Monument Works, Springfield, Illinois, and then jocated at Circleville. Here he bought the old established business of James Harsha, who had founded it in 1860. Mir. .\nderson purchased the above mentioned business February 1, 1898, and has conducted it ever since. In February, 1906, Mr. Anderson purchased his present building and is well equipped for all kinds of business in his line. His territory covers all of Pickaway and adjoining counties, and he has a branch office at Mount Sterling, Ohio. His fine monuments and modern style of vaults can be seen all over this section.

Mr. Anderson is a stockholder in the Montello Granite Company at Montello, \Wisconsin, where are Jocated some of the finest quarries of granite in the United States. He is an excellent business man and his methods bring him the confidence and esteem of the trade and the public.

Mr, Anderson married Jennie (Gongwere) Murgotten, and they have two children, Walter and [dith. © The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his fraternal relations Mr. Anderson is a Royal Arch Mason, a Kinght of Pythias, a member of the Woodmen of the \WWorld and of the Modern Woodmen of America.

HARLES WILSON DAVIS, principal of the Darbyville public schools and for the past I1 years an educator here, was born in Monroe township, Pickaway County, Ohio,

\Vhen Charles \V. Davis was a lad of seven years, his parents purchased and settled on a farm south of Five Points, where the family lived for three years and then moved to the village and lived there until 1878. They were then located in Darby township until 1884, they returned to Monroe township.

tion, our subject began to teach and after three years took a year's course at the Ohio Normal University at Ada. Since then he has continued in his chosen field, giving all his efforts to his native county. Vor 11 years he has been identified with the Darbyville school and for the past year has been at its head. He, with his two capable assistants, has 85 pupils in charge. Mr. Davis gave his entire attention to his school work until December 3, 1903, when, with Harry Moore, he embarked in a mercantile business at Darbyville, under the firm name of Davis & Moore. He has been a resident at Darbyville since 1893 and enjoys the esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens.

In 1892 Charles \WV. Davis was married to Sally Graham, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 28, 1873, and is a daughter of Thomas L. and Elizabeth (Bell) Graham, natives of Pickaway County, who spent the larger portion of their lives in Darby township.

Although Mr. Davis has never been a very active politician, he has been a stanch Democrat all his life. He is one of the leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Darbyville and has been a class leader for five years' and for eight years has been superintendent of the Sunday-school.

Sa}ARSON CHASE McCAFFERTY, | =o whose fine home farm of 105 acres -is situated in' Monroe township, owns another farm which is located on Deer Creek. Both properties are in.a fine state of cultivation. Mr. McCafferty was born in I'ayette County, Ohio, and

William McCafferty, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Ireland, where he married a Miss Nutt, of German extraction. After his death his widow married Isaac Moore. Two children were born to the first marriage, yiz.: Eliza, who married Ezra Blaine, now of Mount Sterling, Ohio; and David, the father of our subject. The three children of the second marriage of the grandmother of our subject were: Harry, who married Martha Alkire and, after her death, Tabitha Hedges, who survives him; Madeline, deceased, who married the late Spencer McCafferty; and Clara, who is the widow of a Mr. Shook.

The parents of David McCafferty located first in Fayette County but moved to Madison County before his birth. He was reared on a farm which lay along Duff's Forks, and he remained at home until his marriage, after which he settled on an 8o-acre farm in Fayette County, near Bloomingburg, and it was here that Carson C, McCafferty was born. After the birth of two children, the parents moved to Monroe township, Pickaway County, selling the old farm and purchasing the 105 acres in Monroe township, on which the father died September 9, 1896. This farm is occupied by the widow of David McCafferty, with her son Charles.

After reaching manhood, David McCafferty was married to Ann E. Steele, who is a daughter of James P. Steele, a well-known old citizen. Mrs. McCafferty had one sister and four brothers, namely: Elizabeth, who married Tillison Neff - both died in Kansas; David; James P., who married Mary Taylor, now deceased; Adam, who married Mary France and lives at Five Points, Monroe township; and Franklin, who married Catherine Davis (now deceased) and lives near San Francisco, California.

The children of David McCafferty and wife were: Carson C., of this sketch; Elizabeth, who married W. H. Thomas and lives on a farm adjoining that of our subject; Clara, who died at the age of four years; Adam, de- ceased in infancy; Vista C., who married C. W. Mouser and lives in Perry township; James T., who married Etta Baker and, after her death, Christina Brown - they live near live Points; Estelle. deceased at the age of 23 years; Charles I*°., unmarried, who lives with his mother on the homestead: and Scott, who married (first) Hester Crownover (deceased Iebruary 28, 1896), and (second), Emma Morehart - they live at Mount Sterling, Ohio.

Carson C. MeCafferty was educated in the township schools where his parents lived during his boyhood and youth. His advantages were no better than those of many of his comrades, but he undoubtedly made better use of them, for immediately after his marriage he was engaged to teach school at \lount Sterling, where he lived for the first year. He then rented a farm on Deer Creek, which he subsequently purchased. He did not give up teaching, however, seeming to have special ability as an educator. He taught for five years in Perry township, and after an interval taught three years more. He next purchase: 84 acres of land from the Hanawalt estate, on which he lived from 1879 until 1893, when he sold it and bought the farm on which he still resides. Mr. McCafferty then gave up teaching and devoted his energies mainly to farming.

The farm owned by Mr. McCafferty was formerly included in the Porter estate; a part of it was purchased from the heirs in 1878 and the rest in 1890. Two old log houses were the only buildings on the place at the time of purchase and one of these Mr. McCafferty utilizes as a barn. His handsome residence of eight rooms was built in 1893 and is a comfortable, attractive home. He has made innumetable improvements here and lis property has grown to be very valuable. He operates both of his farms and raises principally wheat, corn and hogs. His well-cultivated land shows that is well managed and there are unmistakable evidences that it is very productive.

On March 12, 1876, Mr. McCafferty was married to Elizabeth J. Porter, a daughter of James and Mary FE. Porter, of Pickaway County. Mr. Porter was twice married and Mrs. McCafferty has three brothers and two sisters, viz.: William J., who married Mary Maddox; John, who married Olive Taylor; Milton, who married Alice Robison; Catherine, who married William Longerbone; and Mahala, who married J. \W. Lewis. The half-brothers and sisters of Mrs. McCafferty are: Vincent, who married Sapphira Nutt; Clement V. Hughes, who married Carrie Porter; Margaret, who married Joseph Maddox; and Margaret, who married Sherman Larey.

Mr. and Mrs. McCafferty have five children but none was born on the present farm. They are as jollows: Walter E., born at Mount Sterling, Ohio, January 15, 1877, who married Opal Porter, has two children, Verna and Earl, and lives in Monroe township; Cora May, born February 25, 1879, in Monroe township, who married Myrel Scott and lives at Waterloo, Ohio; Grace L., born August 29, 1880, in Monroe township, who lives at home; Edma C., born in Monroe township, August 26, 1884, who married Charles Fulton, has one son, Lewis A., and lives at Mount Sterling, Ohio; and Perry Clark, born in Pickaway County, June 1, 1889, who is attending school.

past 18 years he has been a justice of the peace, for six years a notary public and for two years was supervisor and a member of the election board. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow. In religious belief and observance he is a Methodist.

mI LLIAM H. CORDRAY, one of the 4} leading farmers of Muhlenberg tow nship, where he owns a wellimproved farm of 100 acres, on the Florence Chapel turnpike, was born at Williamsport, Pickaway County, Ohio, September 24, 1850. His parents were Levi and Mary (Bateman) Cordray.

The Cordray family is of Scotch extraction, but has been established in Ohio through several generations. Levi Cordray, father of our subject, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, and came to Circleville in its early days, when he was still a very young man. From Circleville he enlisted for service in the Mexican War and served under Gen. Zachary Taylor, returning to Circleville after the close of the war. For many years he followed fence-making and made many miles of fencing throughout Pickaway County. Later in life he liv ved on a farm and died at the home of a daughter in Kingston, Ohio, in 1896, aged 89 years. Althoug oh he was an industrious man and made considerable money for his time, he never invested it in such a way as to bring him a competency. He was always interested in public matters. He was a strong Whig in youth, later becoming identified with the Republican party. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Levi Cordray married Mary Bateman, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and passed her whole life here, dying at the age of 60 years. Their children were: William H., of this sketch; James, a resident of Circleville township; George W., who resides in Muhlenberg township; Thomas, of Franklin County, Ohio; Ada Jane, wife of David Smith, of Kingston, Ohio; John, who died in infancy; and Margaret, who died aged nine years.

William H. Cordray was the oldest of his parents' family and on him fell many burdens when but a youth. He was 10 years old when his father settled on a small farm in Jackson township, Pickaway County, near Fox, and our subject remained in that township for some 16 years, and then moved to a farm in Pickaway township. About this time he was married. He then farmed rented land in Pickaway township for four years, 'after which he rented a farm near St. Paul, in Madison township, for four years and, later, a farm in Harrison township, for three years. He then made his first purchase of land, this being a small farm in Scioto township, near Commercial Point. After operating that for seven years, he was able to sell it to advantage and then purchased his present farm of 100 acres, in Muhlenberg township, 60 acres of which he cleared of scrubs. He settled here in 1891. He erected all the buildings now standing and has many plans for improving his place in the future. He devotes his whole time to the development of this

On September 17, 1873, Mr. Cordray was united in marriage with Anna McDonald, who was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and. is a daughter of Peter and Abarilla (Botts) McDonald, natives of Guernsey County, Ohio. The children born to this marriage are: Charles F., of St. Paul, Madison township, Pickaway County, who married and has four children - Elva Anna, Ruth Florence, Carra Marie and Carl Noaker; and Carra Dell, wife of Rev. Emanuel Reid, of Muskingum County, a minister of the Lutheran Church - they have one child, Anna Bell; Marshall Fleetwood, of Circleville township; and Palmer Lloyd.

Mr. Cordray has always been a Democrat and for three years he served as a justice of the peace. For seven years he was a member of the township Board of Education. He and his wife belong to Florence Chapel Presbyterian Church.

James M. Johnson was born in Maryland and was six years old when he accompanied his widowed mother to Hardin County, Ohio. where he remained until he was 17 years of age. In search of farm work he then came to Pickaway County and was employed by Jonathan Renick and it was while thus employed that he became acquainted with Sarah C. Briley, a native of Ohio, to whom he was married on April 28, 1842. He was born September 5, 1820, and died March 15, 1893. She was born May 20, 1827, and died June 11, 1893. They had 17 children, all of whom reached maturity with the exception of an infant that died December 19, 1868. The record of the others is as follows: Harriet, who married F. M. Beavers and died July 7, 1870;

Sarah Jane, who married James Rasor - both now deceased; Jonathan, born March 3, 1843, who married Sarah Clifton and is now deceased; William W., born November 3, 1844, who married Esther Beavers and resides in Scioto township; James M., born March 27, 1846, who married Mary Ann Beavers and lives in Scioto township; Marion F., born November 4, 1849, who resides with our subject on the old home farm; Homer V., of this sketch; Peter, born November 20, 1852, who married Martha Leach and later Alice Miller, both of his wives being now deceased; Mary E., born April 12, 1856, who married G. E. Neff, a merchant at Derby, Ohio; Lydia A., born January 17, 1858, who married Alex. Redman, of Columbus; Lucy A., born June 3, 1859, who is the widow of Austin Gochenouer and resides at Los Angeles, California; John D., born December 13, 1860, who married Flora Hudson and resides in Muhlenberg township; David, born August 28, 1862, who resides on the home farm; Priscilla, born December 4, 1864, who married Peter Redman and lives at Harrisburg, Franklin County, Ohio; Grant, born December 27, 1866, who married Margaret Winegarner and resides at Columbus; and Lillian, born December 12, 1869, who married William Beavers and lives in Scioto township.

Shortly after his marriage, James M. Johnson rented a part of what was then known as the Buckley farm, which he purchased in 1869. He made many improvements, one being the building of the present comfortable farm residence - a large nine-room house in which his many children spent a happy, healthy childhood. One feature is an old-fashioned fireplace, the like of which is seldom seen in later constructed buildings. It radiated good cheer on many festive occasions. The old house was so stanchly built that in the lifetime of Mr. Johnson it was sometimes facetiously declared that it was so tight that a window had to be opened when a draught was needed to make the fire burn. The home stands on an eminence that commands the surrounding country and the traveler along the Buckley road has no difficulty in singling out the beautiful old

Johnson home. Pausing at its hospitable entrance, a draught of sweet, cold water may be obtained, brought up from the rock bottom, from the old-fashioned well which recalls memories to everyone of the "Old Oaken Bucket."

Our subject came into possession of the old homestead at the death of his father and has always resided here. Formerly this land was included in Darby township, but is now situated in Scioto; it is bounded on the west and south by Darby Creek. It is thus well adapted to general farming and stock-raising and has always been considered a very valuable property, and under the Johnsons has been a very productive one.

In addition to his agricultural interests, Homer V. Johnson has been more or less concerned for years in all matters of importance that have required good citizenship in Scioto township. Since 1888 he has served his political party as central committeeman and for 24 years he has been a member of the township School Board, its chairman for 21 years, and is also one of the board of trustees of the Pickaway County Children's Home. From 1894 until 1897 he served as justice of the peace. Mr. Johnson is unmarried.

owes much of its prosperity to the responsible business firms which have given it standing; a leading one is that of Hoffman, Brown & Wilson, large dealers in stoves, hardware and_ house furnishings and engaged in sanitary plumbing. Of this firm J. R. Wilson is the junior member, a progressive, enterprising man of business. He was born in Hocking County, Ohio, in 1856, and was reared and educated at Logan. His father was Arthur Wilson, who was engaged in railroad contracting.

After completing his education, Mr. Wilson, under his father, engaged in railroad construction and became foreman of the workmen who built the Norfolk & Western Railway. He filled this position one year and then spent one season with C. E. Sears & Company, following which he was clerk for the C. A. Helwagen grocery house for three and a half years. In 1881 Mr. Wilson first became identified with the hardware line, entering the employ of Hoffman & McMullen. Here he continued for 11 years and when Mr. McMullen retired he bought a third interest in the business, and the firm style of Hoffman, Brown & Wilson was adopted, the other members of the firm being L. H. Hoffman and K. J. Brown, Mr. Wilson being the general manager of the store and collector. This house is one of the firmly established ones at Circleville and has large trade connections and a generous patronage from the city and its environs.

About 1878 Mr. Wilson was married to Kate Will, who is a daughter of Robert Will, who was formerly manager of a woolen mill at Circleville. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have three children, viz: Charles R.; of Columbus, Ohio; Helen, wife of Albert Wolf, of Circleville; and Lyall, who lives at home. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church at Circleville.

Fraternally Mr. Wilson is prominent in the Knights of Pythias, being chancellor commander of Philos Lodge, No. 64. He belongs also to the Foresters and the Modern Woodmen of America,

The father of Mr. Gray was born near Washington, District of Columbia. He learned the blacksmith's trade but later became a farmer in Fairfield County, Ohio. He married Maria J. Eaton, who was born and reared in Fairfield County. They had seven daughters.

and two sons born to them, viz.: Lida, wife of J. Iles, residing near Logan, Hocking County; Jennie, wife of Lyman Doner, of Union County, Ohio; Lydia, wife of O. C. Drum, living on the old farm; Emma, of Washington, D..C.; Ida, wife of George Wirtman, oi Washington township: and Allen, Delilah and Anna, all deceased. During our subject's infancy the family moved to Washington township, Pickaway County.

Walter M. Gray was reared on his father's farm in \Washington township and attended the country schools. After his marriage in 1875, Mr. Gray engaged in farming in Pickaway township until. January I, 1904, when he moved

Circleville and embarked. in a dairy business. He purchased first the Fosnaugh dairy and later the Marfield dairy and consolidated the two under the title of the "Circle City Dairy." He keeps from 40 to 50 dairy cows and does the largest business in Circleville in this line.

In 1875 Mr. Gray was married to Emma Drum, who is a daughter of William Drum, who was one of the early settlers of Salt Creek township. They have one son, Pearl, who is associated with his father in the dairy business. On May 24, 1902, Pearl married Nettie Waite, of Kingston, Ohio. They have one child, Donald, born May 28, 1905, and reside with our subject.

WEWIS R. LESHER, a much esteemed H} citizen of Salt Creek township, whose wellimproved farm comprises 400 acres, was born September r2, 1830, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Samuel and Sarah A. (Reber) Lesher.

No family of German extraction stands higher in public esteem in old Berks County, than does that of Lesher and many of its members own rich farms in that section of Pennsylvania. There Samuel Lesher was born, as was his wife, and there their peaceful lives were spent, the old farm supporting a large family.

Lewis R. Lesher was a young man of 23 years of age when he came to Pickaway County from his native State. He had been well educated in the public schools and for three years had been a clerk for lis uncle, William Lesher, in the latter's store, but the confinement injured his health, and it was with the hope of restoring the same by a life in the open air, that Mr. Lesher took up farming in Salt Creek township. His anticipations were realized and, although years of hard work were necessary, Mr. Lesher, at the age of 67 years, not only enjoys excellent health, but has also acquired one of the largest and best farms in the township. This land is well cultivated and produces large crops of wheat, corn and hay, and good stock - horses, cattle and hogs i

On August 2, 1863, Mr. Lesher was married to Mary Lutz, who was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Hon. Samuel Lutz, formerly a justice of the peace, who represented Pickaway County in the State Legislature. Samuel Lutz was a pioneer of Salt Creek township and one of its most prominent citizens. He was one of the early surveyors and made many. of the surveys through the county. He lived to the age of 101 years and 6 months.

Politically Mr. Lesher is a Republican. He has served both as trustee and as treasurer of Salt Creek township, performing all the duties of these offices with due efficiency. He is one of the leading members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Whisler, of which he is a deacon, a.trustee and for some years has been treasurer. Fraternally he belongs to the Odd Trellows lodge at Adelphi, Ohio.

BOHN H. ZEHRUNG, one Of the besta} known business citizens and old residents of Tarlton, who has been commercially engaged here for over half a century, was born at Tarlton, December 10, 1832. and is a son of Peter and Catherine (Holsman) Zehrung and grandson of Jacob Zehring.

The Zehrung family, from its orthography, probably originated in Switzerland, emigrating trom there at a very early day to Pennsylvania. The father and grandfather of our subject established the family in Salt Creek township when this section was but a great wilderness. The names of Jacob and Peter Zehrung appear in the records as pioneers. Peter Zehrung died in 1837, aged 43 years.

John H. Zehrung, who was left fatherless in his boyhood, was reared at Tarlton or in the near vicinity, attended the early schools, and while still young began through his own industry to provide for himself. When 18 years of age he became clerk for Eli Creager, who at that time kept the leading general store at Tarlton, and worked for him fof five years. Mr. Zehrung then became a manufacturer and dealer in tinware and stoves, having James Sanderson in partnership with him for a time, the firm name being Sanderson & Zehrung. Since the death of Mr. Sanderson, Mr. Zehrung has continued alone in the business. Through his industry and business integrity he has been amply successful, and, although he started out with no capital, he is now considered one of the town's substantial men. He owns a farm of 86 acres in Fairfield County, and another, of 80 acres, in Hocking County.

On January 1, 1855, Mr. Zehrung was married to Maria S. Kraft, who was born May 8, 1837, in Pickaway County, Ohio. They have three children, viz.: Elizabeth C., wife of S. S. Spring, of Roseville, Ohio; Samuel P.. a resident of Roseville; and Mary C., wife of D. \W. Macklin, a well-known teacher in the public schools, residing not far from Tarlton, in Fairfield County.

Mr. Zehrung is identified with the Republican party and has had great confidence shown him by his political organization, having been elected by it treasurer of Salt Creek township for II consecutive years. Formerly he was very active in the lodge of Odd Fellows at Tarlton, of which he was treasurer for 30 years, and still takes a deep interest in the order te which he has belonged since 1854. He is a leading member of the Presbyterian Church at Tarlton and is one of the elders. Mr. Zehrung is held in very high esteem by his fellowcitizens and his relations with them are those of cordiality and good will.

BORGE E. DRESBACH, one of the S| best known citizens of Pickaway township, engaged in farming and raising stock, was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, December 9, 1847, and is a son of William and Margaret (Earnhart) Dreshach.

The Dresbach family came to America from Germany at a very early day, settling first in Pennsylvania. Many of the name can yet be found there among the solid, substantial citizens. George Dresbach, the grandfather of George E., was born there and was the pioneer in Ohio, coming just after his service in the War of 1812. He located in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, and here his son, William Dresbach, was born and reared. The latter followed farming all his life and died at the age of 65 years. Eight of his children are

George E. Dresbach was reared and educated in Salt Creek township. He has always been interested in agricultural pursuits and owns a fine farm of 166 acres in Pickaway township, which he has developed into a valuable property. In addition to generai farming, he is known as one of the leading stockraisers of the section. For the past 15 years Mr. Dresbach has also followed the business of an auctioneer and has established such a reputation that he has calls all over Ohio and even from Indiana and Illinois.

On Christmas Day, 1871, Mr. Dresbach was married to Julia Parcells, who was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of William Parcells, who is a resident of Leistville, Pickaway County. His children are: Homer, of Leistville; James, of Salt Creek township; Hannah, wife of B. F. Stevens, of Ludlow, Illinois; and

Mr. and Mrs. Dresbach have these children: Emanuel, of Tarlton, Ohio; Pearl, Delano and Homer, all residents of Indiana; Fannie, widow of Shelby Stage, of Circleville; Lewis, of Indiana; and Snow, who resides at home.

Mr. Dresbach is one of the leading Republicans of his section. He has been his party's chosen candidate for county commissioner and served six years as township trustee, during the whole of this period being president of the board. For three consecutive years he also served as township assessor. He is a man of standing in his community and enjoys the confidence of his fellow-citizens. Mr. Dresbach keeps thoroughly posted on all local affairs and is ever ready to cast his influence in the direction of movements assuring better school facilities, better roads and better agricultural conditions. ,

SENSENBRENNER, one of the well-known business men of Circleville, was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1876, and is a son of Andrew Sensenbrenner, who removed with his family from Ross County to Circleville in 1882 and has resided here ever since. : E. Sensenbrenner was reared and educated at Circleville and at the age of 15 years entered the jewelry establishment of H. P. Lorbach, with whom he remained for four years, completing his trade. In 1895 he embarked in the jewelry business at Circleville on his own account, beginning in an humble way and gradually expanding as custom increased, until now he conducts one of the finest jewelry stores in Circleville, handling fine jewelry, gems and silver. He also keeps a line of the leading talking machines, with up-to-date records and his enterprise is shown in his displaying over his place of business the first and only electric sign in the city. He deserves his evident success for he has won recognition through thor

Mr. Sensenbrenner was married in May, igor, to Anna Lama, of Hocking County, Ohio. They have three children, viz. :' Maynard, Marion and Helen.

Mr. Sensenbrenner is a member of the German Lutheran Church. He belongs to the Circleville Athletic Club and the Circleville 3usiness Men's Association.

ac RSW BEAZABE TH, ASIALLEN, 24 well-known and Iighly esteemed resident of Salt Creek township residing on her well-cultivate: farm of 200 acres, was bora November 19, 1844, in this township, and belongs to two of the old and well-establishle: son of Tillman Warren, who came at a very early date to Ohio anc settled in Salt Creek township where the family has been prominent ever since. Peter \Varren and his wife were both born in Salt Creek township, where they spent the whole of their lives.

Elizabeth A. \WWarren was reared in her parents' home in her native township and was On Sep- 1872, she was united in marriage with Hiram Allen, who was born November 12, 1838, in Salt Creek township, where he died July 28, 1896. Jn his death this community lost an excellent citizen. He was a man of sterling character,,a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and a liberal supporter of schools and churches. In politics he was a Democrat. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. By industry and good management, he acquired a large farm and thus provided well for his family.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen had three children, viz.: John Eddie, Charles W. and Wilbur P., the two last named being deceased. John Eddie Allen married Grace R. Hummel, who was born in Salt Creek township, and they have one daughter, Doris E., Mrs. Allen's only

LIFTON R. DREISBACH, deceased, 9)| belonged to one of the old pioneer families of Pickaway township, and for many years was a prominent citizen and leading farmer of the same. He was born August 14, 1855,on what is known as 'Lawndale Farm," in Pickaway township, on which his family still reside, and died there on April 14, 1896. He was a son of John E.

Rev. John Dreisbach was one of the founders of the Evangelical Association in Ohio, coming to the frontier as a zealous expounder of the faith in which he had been reared in Pennsylvania. He made his first home in what was then but a vast expanse of forest land in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, the site of which is the richly cultivated fields and attractive home now known as "Lawndale Farm." At this time the father of the late Clifton R. Dreisbach, John E. Dreisbach, was but a child and he was reared in the midst of the pioneer conditions then prevailing. His life was spent in the improvement and cultivation of the estate left him by his father. He died about 1864, when his son, Clifton R., was nine years old.

Clifton R. Dreisbach resided at "Lawndale Farm" until he was 14 years old, when he entered the home of his uncle, Martin E. Dreisbach, then a farmer in Pickaway township and now a resident of Circleville, with whom he remained until he was 20 years of age. He was educated in the local schools and the Ohio Wesleyan University and developed into a young man of mental strength and personal worth. His subsequent life was devoted to agricultural pursuits: At the time of his death his estate aggregated 634 acres of well-cultivated land, 320 acres of this comprising "Lawndale Farm," while two other farms aggregated 314 acres. Mrs. Dreisbach and son still occupy the old homestead.

On February 7, 1878, Clifton R. Dreishaci, was married to Lina L. Hitler, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Abraham and Eleanor (Morris) Hitler, both parents being natives of this county. The Hitler family settled very early in Washington township, Pickaway County, and has many prominent members throughout the county. Mrs, Dreisbach has but one sister, Mary A., who is the wife of Benjamin I'. Dreisbach, of Circleville township. Mrs. Dreisbach is a member of the Evangelical Association. _

Mr. and Mrs. Dreisbach had four children, namely: Marvin H., a prominent and popular citizen of Pickaway township,. who is now serving as township treasurer; John E.; Harry R. and Shirley M., all concerned in the management and operation of the family estate.

a citizen who possessed the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens and worthily represented the fine old family from which he sprung.

E. CRIST, senior member of the firm of Crist & Mason, proprietors of one of the largest mercantile houses at Circleville, was born in this city in 1863, and is a son of

Nicholas Crist was born on the shore of the Rhine, in Germany, and died, an old and respected man, at Circleville, Ohio, in 1870. He came to Circleville in) 1836 and established himself in business and made this place his permanent home. He married Susan Smith, - who was also a native of Germany. They had nine children born to them, the survivors being: Sophronia, of Circleville; Henry, of Circleville; George, of Walnut township; Mary, wife of Joshua Glick, of Walnut township; Elizabeth, wife of Milt Morris, a prominent attorney at Circleville; Carrie, wife of E. L. Howard, of Columbus; Charles, and W. E., of this sketch. Margaret, the eldest daughter,

W. E. Crist was reared and educated at Circleville and his whole business life has been spent here. Leaving school he became connected with the dry goods house of Wallace & Schleyer, remaining there for three and a half years, and was then associated with Joseph Wallace until 1893. At that time, in partnership with Frank Mason, he embarke« in a dry goods business, and the present large enterprise was inaugurated. The firm of Crist & Mason-are leaders in the line of dry goods, carpets, millinery and house furnishing goods in Circleville, conducting the leading department store here. For some five years Mr. Crist was interested in the furniture business with E. L. Howard and thoroughly understands the handling of all the commodities offered to the public in his great store.

In 1887 Mr. Crist was married to Kate Mason, who is a daughter of John F. Mason, who for years was a prominent grocer here. Mr. Mason still survives at the age of 84 years, one of the city's venerable citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Crist have one son, Joseph Wallace, who is employed in the store, a promising young merchant. Their only daughter, Helen F., died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Crist enjoy the comforts of one of the finest homes in the city, which is situated on North Court street. The family belong to Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Crist is interested in the Circleville Improvement Company. He is one of the leading, enterprising, public-spirited men of affairs of the city.

WARRY DAVIS KRAFT, a substantial farmer of Circleville township, residing on the old Stevenson farm of 155 acres, was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, September 15, 1865, and is a son of Horace and Mary (Powell) Kraft.

County and settled in Pickaway township, where he owned a farm of 190 acres. He also owned 400 acres in Madison County, Ohio. He had five children and before his death he sold the 400 acres in Madison County and bought 125 acres near Dayton, Ohio, which with the 190 acres previously mentioned he divided among his five childrens Horace Kraft was reared and educated in Pickaway County and was the owner of 83 acres of farm land. He is now living in Circleville.

Harry D. Kraft was reared and educated in Pickaway County. He was married in 1892 to Ella Wilkins, a daughter of David Wilkins. They have three children, all living: Creaton, Turney and Claude. Mr. Kraft comes of a fine old family and has a wide acquaintance throughout the county. He is always interested in public works which tend taward the advancement of his community. He is a member of the Evangelical Association and has held all the offices in the church to which he is eligible. Politically he is a Democrat.

EORGE B. THOMPSON, one of the prominent attorneys at Columbus, Ohio, with offices at Nos. 606-607 New First National Bank Building, belongs to one of the oldest families

His paternal grandfather, also named Thomas Thompson, was a Scotch-lrishman who moved from Western Pennsylvania to Ohio and settled in Scioto township, Pickaway County, about the time Ohio was. admitted to the Union.

tion in the country schools, the graded school at South Bloomfield, the State Normal School at Terre Haute, Indiana, and the Ohio State University. He taught school for several years in the northern part of the county.

He was nominated by the Democratic county convention in August, 1896, for the office of clerk of courts and at the ensuing election in November was elected by a large majority over his Republican opponent. He was reelected in the year 1899, receiving a larger majority than he did in 1896. He served two terms of three years each and because his successor, elected in 1902, did not qualiiy for the office he held over one year additional, making seven years in all that he served as clerk of courts. ; While in the clerk's office, he studied law and after the expiration of his terms of office he attended the law school of the Ohio Northern University at Ada, graduating in June, 1905. On the 27th of the same month he was

B| resident of Stoutsville, Fairfield County, and formerly one of Pickaway County's most extensive farmers, owns a large amount of valuable land, 320 acres of which'are included in a farm in Washington township and an acre and a half in the village of Stoutsville, on which is his home. He also owns the old 5S. K. Valentine farm of 161 acres, located in Fairfield County, all fine farming land. Mr. Meyers was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, August 6, 1841, and is a son of George M. and Maria (Speacht) Meyers.

George M. Meyers was born in Pennsylvania, where the family name is well known, especially in the southeastern part of the State. He was a lad of 11 years when he accompanied his father, George Meyers, to Fairfield County, Ohio. They settled first in Clear Creek township but later removed to \WWalnut township, Pickaway County, and later to \Vashington township.

Mahlon Meyers was a child of two years when his parents settled in Washington township and he was reared on the family farm and attended the country schools. He made the homestead his place of residence until 1900, when he purchased a desirable site in Stoutsville, a well-located tract of an acre and a half, on which he erected his comfortable dwelling, in which he has since resided.

In 1864 Mr. Meyers was married to Mary A. Crites, who is a daughter of Levi Crites, of Clear Creek township, Fairfield County. They have jour children, namely: Charles E.; Jeannette, wife of Rev. J. M. Wenrich; S. H., of Chicago; and W. O., of Washington township. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are worthy members of the Reformed Church in which they have a wide circle of warm friends. Mr. Meyers has always voted with the Democratic party. He has always been interested in public matters and has been chosen for offices in the township and county on a number of occasions. He was one of the most careful and faithful trustees the township ever had and served through two terms as director of the County Infirmary. He is a man who is held in high esteem by his fellow-citizens.

sentative agticulturist of Walnut township, who resides on his excellent farm of 40 acres, which is situated in section 5, range 21, was born on his father's farm about a quarter of a mile south of his present residence, on December 30, 1852. He belongs to one of the pioneer families of this section, and is a son of Christian and Margaret (Tritch) Hoover.

The Hoover family came to Ohio from Virginia. The great-grandparents of Jacob L. Hoover were George and Martha Hoover, who were natives of the Old Dominion, where the

Jacob Hoover, the grandfather of Jacob L. Hoover, was born in Pendleton County, Virginia, and was the pioneer of the family in Ohio. He settled on a quarter-section of land in Walnut township, Pickaway County, to which he added other tracts, developed a farm here, but died at the early age of 47 years, on July 30, 1825. In Virginia he married Magdalena Ruhlman and when he came to Ohio they had two children.

Christian Hoover, son of Jacob and father of Jacob L. Hoover, was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, where he died March 13, 1889, aged 77 years. He not only kept his father's farm intact but added to it and at the time of death owned 320 acres. He married Margaret. Tritch, who was born and reared in Maryland. She died July 11, 1874, aged 53 years. Her father was. William Tritch. Both her parents died in Maryland. Christian Hoover and wife had eight children, namely: Mrs. Emeline Knepper, who lives on a farm adjoining that of Jacob L. Hoover; Madison R., who married Malinda Robinson and resides at Columbus, Ohio; Willis E., who married Sophronia Noecker (now deceased) and resides in Ashville; Mrs. Nancy J. Strouse, who lives on part of the original farm; Jacob Luther; Peter E., who married Olive Scothorn and died in November, 1902; and Mary E. and Clara C., who live in Ashville.

Jacob L. Hoover was reared in Walnut township. After completing the school course, in 1874 he went to the normal school at Worthington, Ohio, and forthe following 16 years taught in Pickaway and Fairfield counties.

In 1877 Mr. Hoover was married to Mary Snyder, a daughter of Adam Snyder, of Fairfield County, and a granddaughter of Rev. Joseph A. Roof. She died in 1883. Mr. Hoover was married (second) to Emma J. Scothorn, on September 12, 1888. She is a daughter of Monroe Scothorn, of Pickaway County, and was born October 27, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover have one child, Ira Morrison, who was born October 19, 1889.

Mr. Hoover is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at St. Paul, of which he is treasurer and in which he has 'been deacon and steward. He is one of the directors of the Reber Hill Cemetery. For three years he was president of the School Board of Walnut a | HOMAS LUDWIG HITLER, one of @ fe) the most prominent men in Pickaway County, who owns 608 acres of valuable farm land in Washington township, the residential property - of 214 acres - -being located in section 27, was born in Circleville township, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 4, 1842, and is a son of George and Hannah (Ludwig) Hitler. A comprehensive account of the early history of the Hitler family is contained in the sketch of George W. Hitler, our subject's brother, which appears elsewhere in this work.

Thomas L. Hitler was reared and educated in Circleville township, and was married to Martha. Lindsey, a daughter of John and Mary Lindsey. After his marriage, Mr. Hitler resided with his father in Circleville for a little over a year and then moved to his present home. Mr. Hitler's property is divided into three farms. The home farm, consisting of 214 acres, is all under cultivation with the exception of about eight acres of timberland. A portion of this farm was at one time owned by Mr. Hitler's father, Mr. Hitler adding 87 acres of land, which he purchased from Joseph Metzger and which was known as the Daniel Heffner farm. The residence which the family occupy is a fine large brick structure. The other two farms are both rented; one contains 227 acres and has a frame dwelling, while the other contains 167 acres and has a large brick house upon it.

Mr. and Mrs. Hitler have had.seven children, all of whom are living: Clay Lindsey, who lives on the home farm; Turney Gay, who lives in Idaho, where he is employed by the Northern Pacific Company; Grace, who lives at home; and George Thomas, Sterling, Mary and Martha.

served two terms as township trustee. The family are attendants of the Lutheran Church. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Hitler accompany this sketch.

a] TIS D. MADER,a representative busi- . 4) ness man of Circleville, a dealer in china, cut glass, silverware and wallpaper, is a native of this city, where he was born in 1873. He is a son of John F. Mader, Sr., who was one of the early settlers of this section and for years conducted a prosperous bakery business at Circleville. Otis D. Mader began his business career as an employee of Wayne Caldwell, who conducted the leading china store in Circleville. He continued to be associated with Mr. Caldwell for 14 years and during this time learned the business in all its details. In 1899 Mr. Mader purchased Mr. Caldwell's stock and removed it from the First National Bank Building to his present location at No. 109 East Main street in the I. O. O. F. Block. He carries a very superior stock of china, cut glass, silverware and wall-paper. Mr. Mader is progress+ ive and enterprising and enjoys excellent patronage.

7 Bl ists of Pickaway County, who owns considerable farming land and a large amount 'of real estate in Circleville, including the American House, which is a very fine hotel, has resided here since 1872. He was born in July, 1849, in Germany, and is a son of George E. and Lizetta Roth.

Mr. Roth was seven years of age when his parents came to America and located at Jeffersonville, Fayette County, Ohio. There he was reared and went to school and later learned the tanning business. In 1872 his father bought the old Jackson tannery at Circleville and operated it with the help of his sons, until his death in 1874. For two succeeding years our subject and his brother Albert operated the tannery, under the firm name of William Roth &

Brother, and then Albert sold his interest to another brother, George E., and the business was continued under the name of Roth Brothers. They carried on the business until 1899, tanning 150 hides a week and giving employment to 18 hands. They then retired from the tanning business, each having large outside interests to look after.

In 1876 Mr. Roth was united in marriage with Carrie Mills, who was born at Zanesville, Ohio, and who died in the fall of 1897. Two children survive her - Anna and Louise. The latter is an accomplished musician and has spent three years in Europe in study at Berlin and purposes to spend one more year at Prague, where she is at present. Her specialty is the violin. The people of Circleville are very much interested in her success as many remember her as a little maiden, playing a violin in the church at Circleville, when not more than six years of age. By those qualified to give an opinion, her talent is regarded as remarkable. In politics, Mr. Roth is a Republican.

all the public-spirited enterprises of this locality, resides on his well-improved farm of 112 acres, 92 of which are situated in Madison township, Pickaway County, and 20 acres, on which is his handsome residence and other buildings, in Madison township, Franklin County. Mr. Moody was born March 5, 1855, in Pickaway County, and is.a son of James H. and' Hannah (Bowman) Moody.

James H. Moody was born in Maryland and accompanied his parents when he was a boy to the Pickaway Plains, Pickaway County. Later he removed to Walnut township, where he was an early settler, and died there in 1884. In politics he was a Democrat. He married Hannah Bowman, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio. The following children of this marriage are still living: Benjamin F., of Westerville, Ohio; Alice, wife of Alfred

Shrock, of Westerville; Lyman P., of this sketch; Dora B., wife of William McCrumb, of Circleville; and Cynthia V., wife of Clement Beem, of Columbus. The parents of our subject were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were highly respected residents of the community.

When Lyman P. Moody was about 12 years of age, he suffered the loss of his beloved mother and after this he made his home with the family of John Boggs, in Pickaway township, remaining there until he had reached his majority. He secured an excellent education, attending the public schools and the academy at Kingston, Ohio, and was trained in practical farming by Mr. Boggs, a well-known and successful agriculturist.

Mr. Moody was married (first) to Martha J. Cromley, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio. They had one daughter, Martha J., who is now deceased. Mr. Moody married (second) Catherine Knight, who was also a natie of Pickaway County, Ohio; She is survived by two sons - John G., the well-known teller of the Groveport (Ohio) Bank, and William C., living at home. Mr. Moody married (third) Ida M. Zwayer, who was born in Madison township and is a daughter of Enos Zwayer, a substantial farmer of this township. Mr. Moody has always been affiliated with the Democratic party.

DDISON LYMAN STUMP, M. D., a practicing physician in Darby township, who is also a farmer and educator, belongs to an old pioneer family of this section, Dr. Stump was born

The Stump family originated in Germany and during the life time of our subject's greatgrandfather the name was spelled in the old German way, Stumpf, but the younger generations discarded the final letter. It was the great-grandfather who was the emigrant to America - he settled in Pennsylvania, where his son William was born. The latter came to

Ohio in young manhood and settled in Pickaway County, where he followed the trade of a blacksmith, but later bought what is now known as the Ballah farm. He married Susan Myers and they had three children - Mary, Caroline and Alfred. Mary married Peter Myers and they had four children - Solomon, Frank, Ella and Carrie; Caroline married James Cunningham, a native of Canada, and they had six children - Belle, Alfred, Jane, Edith, Anna and James.

Alfred Stump, the only son of William Stump and the father of our subject, was born on the old Ballah farm near Darby Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. In young manhood he married Margaret Glasscock, who was a daughter of John and Mary Ann (Leach) Glasscock. The Glasscock family is another of the old and prominent ones of the early days of settlement in this locality. John Glasscock brought his family in a covered wagon from Virginia to Ohio at an early day, later moved to Missouri, then went back to Virginia, but subsequently returned to Ohio and purchased the fine old property in Pickaway County still known as the Glasscock farm. There were nine children in the Glasscock family, many of whom became connected by marriage with other old and well-established families of the county. They were as follows: Mary, 'deceased at the age of 13 years; Newton, who with his wife, Mary Jane Caldwell, is mow deceased; Warren, who married Virginia Glasscock, a cousin, and lives in Missouri; Margaret, our subject's mother; Sarah, who married Darius Shockley; Martha, who married Rev. Robert W. Peters, a minister of tht Baptist Church; Thornton, who married Frances Rush and is engaged in farming in Darby township; Alice, wife of Richard R. Leach, of Darby township; and William. The last named was the only member of the family born in Ohio, all the rest having-been born in Virginia. He married Ella Ballah, daughter of James and Mary Ballah. Mrs. Margaret Stump, our subject's mother, was born in Virginia, April 16, 1839, and still survives. She came with her parents to Ohio, where she subsequently married Alfred Stump.

were: Joseph, who died in infancy; John W., who died aged 36 years, being at the time county surveyor of Pickaway County; Mary; Charles N., who married Harriet Snyder; Jessie; Clara; and Addison Lyman.

Addison Lyman Stump was the first born of his parents' family. They were in comfortable enough circumstances to afford him liberal educational advantages and after completing the local common-school course, he entered the National Normal School, at Lebanon, Ohio, in 1883. At that time this institution was one of note and its standard of study was high - its graduates can now be found all over the world. Dr. Stump remained there through 1883, 1884 and a part of 1885. He then began to teach school and followed this profession, more or less continuously as his studies and duties permitted, until 1893, when he entered Starling Medical College at Columbus, where he was graduated March 26, 1896. He has continued in the practice of his profession ever since, although he does not devote his entire time to it. From 1897 until 1900 he engaged in teaching in Madison County and also assumed the management of a farm which he owned jointly with his brother, who died in 1g00. After this event, Dr. Stump managed the property alone until 1903, when he sold it and bought another farm, near Derby, but this he retained only a short time. He then returned to his mother's farm and now makes this his home, the family circle including also the venerable mother and his two sisters, Mary and Clara. Dr. Stump still teaches occasionally, having had charge of the Robtown school during 1894-95. He is now most efficiently

PewGEV!I S. CRITES, one of the highly remo =spected residents of Circleville, a retired farmer of Fairfield County, was born in that county in 1835; and belongs to a pioneer family of that sec-

Samuel Crites was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and removed to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1808. The country was then practically a wilderness and he was one of the first settlers. At the time of his death he owned 400 acres of fine land and was one of the substantial and prominent men of Fairfield County. He followed both farming and blacksmithing. He married Mary Stapleton and they reared a family of three daughters and one son. The survivors are Levi S., of this sketch, and his sister, Caroline, who married O. Brown, of Fairfield County.

Levi S. Crites was reared and educated in Fairfield County and his interests were centered there until 1890, when he moved to Circleville. He still retains a fine farm of 200 acres in Fairfield County. After coming to this city, he engaged in a milling business until about four years since, retiring then from active life.

In 1859 Mr. Crites was married to Mary Heffner and they had two children, viz.: E. B., deceased, and H. M. The latter is one of the leading grain dealers of Circleville.

The late E. B. Crites was born in 1864 in Fairfield County, Ohio, where he was reared and educated. He remained with his father until the age of 18 years and then embarked in the milling business with his brother, H. M. Crites, under the firm name of Crites Brothers & Company. This was the largest grain buying and milling firm in Circleville. Later he became interested in the canning business and the brothers became half owners of the C. E. Sears Canning Company, operating the largest canning factory in the world. He was a very successful, judicious business man. On November 19, 1895, he was married to Ella. Stein, who is a daughter of David Stein, one of the leading men of the county. She still survives, with their one son, Elliott Elsworth. Mr. Crites was a very popular man and he was considered one of the most successful in Pickaway County. In February, 1899, he was taken seriously ill and passed away in two days.

Mrs. Mary (Heffner) Crites died some six years since, her death being occasioned by an accident with a runaway team. She was much beloved by her family and all those with whom

On October 22, 1901, Mr. Crites was united in marriage to Millie Riegel, of Fairfield County, Ohio. They reside at their home, No. 416 East Main street. Mr. Crites is a member of the German Reformed Church.

of 47 'acres, situated in section 24, Madison township, demonstrates his exeellence as a farmer, is also one of the leading citizens of this locality. He was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, January 22, 1861, and is a son of Daniel and Susan (Spade) Heim.

The Heim family, which is of German extraction, settled in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at a very early day and the Heims of Pickaway County came from there. Daniel Heim was 10 years old when he accompanied his father, Peter Heim, to this part of Ohio, and the family have resided in Walnut, Washington and Madison townships ever since, except one year spent in Union and Madison counties, Ohio. Daniel Heim followed farming all his life and died Feb. 2, 1905. He married Susan Spade, who was born in Washington township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and their surviving children are: Mary A., wife of H. S. Smith, of Fairfield County; E. L.; and Ivy E., wife of Walter Cole, of Fairfield County. The mother of these children did not long survive the father, dying on May 4, 1905.

E. L. Heim was but an infant ives his parents removed to Washington township, where he lived to the age of 14, when the family moved for a short time to Union and Madison counties, but soon returned to Walnut township, Pickaway County, and subsequently settled, about 1878, in Madison township, where both parents died. E. L. Heim was reared in Madison fownship mainly, attending school wherever the family lived, and completed his education at the Lithopolis High' taught school in Fairfield, Pickaway and Hocking counties, where he is remembered as a very competent educator. His farm of 47 acres is favorably located and under his management is very productive.

Mr. Heim was married December 25, 1888, to Hattie R. Dumond, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 10, 1867; and is a daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (Francis) Dumond. John W. Dumond was born in Ohio and is now a resident of Franklin County; his wife was born in Ohio and died December 14, 1905. When small, Mrs. Heim accompanied her parents to Ross County, where she was reared and was married. Mr. and Mrs. Heim have had three children, viz.: Ada M., Ralph D. and William H. (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Heim are both members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison township, in which Mr. Heim has served on the official board. He takes a deep interest in the proper management of the public schools and is serving as school director in his district. In politics he is a Democrat. He is one of the township's honorable, upright men, a useful and representative citizen.

4| now making his home in Circleville, was born in Washington township, Pickaway County, Ohio, September 8, 1836, and is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Row) Leist.

Jacob Leist was born in Pennsylvania and was a son of Andrew Leist, who came to Ohio m Jacob's boyhood and entered land in Pickaway County. Here Jacob Leist was reared, becoming in later years a man of prominence in his locality. He was a stanch supporter of the Democratic party. He married Catherine Row, who belonged to an old pioneer family that also came from Pennsylvania. They ' reared three children, viz.: Amos, deceased; George, of Washington township; and Willison of this sketch.

gan farming on his own account. Later he added to his first purchase and now owns 106 acres in Washington township. This land he improved with good buildings and upon it the family resided until 1897, when they moved into Circleville. Mr. Leist is known as a careful, scientific farmer and stock-raiser and, although he is retired from active labor, he sti!l looks after the farm interests as of old.

Mr. Leist was married in 1858 to Sophia Reichelderfer, a daughter -of William Reichelderfer, who was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and died in March, 1903, at the age of 86 years. He was a son of John Reichelderfer, who was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohig by wagon at a very early day. The Reichelderfers were all prosperous people, great farmers and stock-raisers. The mother of Mrs. Leist was Sarah Davis, who was born in Pennsylvania and was a daughter of Richard Davis, a pioneer settler of Pickaway County. Mrs. Leist was one of a family of nine children, the survivors being: Enos, of Circleville; John, of Washington township; William, of Washington township; Louis, of Circleville; Sophia Mrs. Leist) ; Sarah, wife of William: Wolf, of Stoutsville ; and Susan, wife of Henry Frankfelter.

Mr. and Mrs. Leist have two sons: Charles H., a farmer of Clear Creek township, Fairfield County, Ohio; and Harley, of Washington township, Pickaway County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Leist are members of the Evangelical Church, of whose official board, the former is a member. He has always taken a good citizen's interest in politics and has consistently supported the Democratic party. He is a member of the Independent Order of-Odd Fellows. The family reside at No. 313 East Mound street.

MILLIAM ALLEN, a trustee of Salt Creek township, and one of its substantial farmers, owning 117 acres of well-cultivated land in section 20, near Whisler, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, July 12, 1837. His parents were John and Nancy (Willard)

William Allen was about 12 years of age when his parents removed from Muskingum to Hocking County, and there he was reared as a farmer, obtaining his education in the district schools. In 1860 he came to Pickaway County and for a number of years engaged in farming in Pickaway township. In 1885 he settled on his present farm in Salt Creek township, a fine property which is owned jointly by himself and wife.

On July 24, 1873, Mr. Allen was married to Jennie N. Warren, who was born in Sait Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, December 21, 1854, and is a daughter of Thomas and Pleasant (Newhouse) Warren. Her father was born in Salt Creek township and her mother in Pickaway township. Her paternal grandfather, Tillman Warren, was born in Maryland and was one of the earliest settlers in Salt Creek township. Mrs. Allen has one brother and one sister, viz.: Henry, of Salt Creek township; and Melissa E., wife of Isaac Rossiter, of Salt Creek township.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen have had five children, viz.: Otto W. and Roy L., both residents of Salt Creek township; and Harry T., Wayne and Wilbur, who are deceased.

Mr. Allen is a Democrat in politics and on that ticket he was elected township trustee, an office he fills most efficiently. Mrs. Allen is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Whisler. Mr. Allen is one of the representative men of Salt Creek township and one of its best and most reliable citizens.

fhEORGE S. REICHELDERFER, cashier of the Salt Creek Valley Bank, at Laurelville, Ohio, is one of the leading men of the southeastern section of Pickaway County and belongs to an old and substantial family. He was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 18, 1850, and is a son of Venus and Leannah (Mowery) Reichelderfer.

and from there came Jacob S. Reichelderfer, the grandfather of George S., to Salt Creek township, at a very early time in its settlement. He was_a son of John Reichelderfer, of Berks County, Pennsylvania. Venus Reichelderfer was also born in Berks County, and was a child when he came to Salt Creek township with his parents. He died in 1856.

George S. Reichelderfer was reared in his native township and after completing the district school course he spent two years at the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, 'and later attended Eastman's Business College at Poughkeepsie, New York, where he was graduated in 1870. Subsequently he taught school in Pickaway and Fairfield counties and for some 25 yéars was known as one of the leading educators. He owns a farm of 220 acres in Salt Creek township, but resides at the pleasant town of Tarlton and gives the larger part of his attention to the affairs of the Salt Creek Valley Bank.

This financial institution was organized in January, 1go1, and Mr. Reichelderfer has been its only cashier. The officers of this bank are these well-known capitalists: George D. Mowery, president; Milton Armstrong, vicepresident; W. F. Armstrong, secretary ; George S. Reichelderfer, cashier; and D. K. Wilson, assistant cashier. This bank was established on a sound basis and has been carefully and successfully conducted along conservative lines. It stands high in the confidence of the public.

On April 17, 1873, Mr. Reichelderfer was married to Lucy A. Housel, who was born in Pickaway County, and is a daughter of John A. Housel, a native of Pennsylvania. They have one son, John J., who is established at Sheridan, Wyoming.

Politically Mr. Reichelderfer is affiliated with the Democratic party. He has served two terms as treasurer of Salt Creek township, but his many other interests almost preclude office-holding. He is a member of the Lutheran Church at Tarlton, where he owns a pleasant home and takes part in the social life of the town. He is very well known all over 'the county and enjoys universal esteem.

H. HELWAGEN, secretary of New Circleville Canning Company, of Circleville and Washington Court House, Ohio, was born in the former city in 1866, and is a son of C. A. Helwagen.

The father of Mr. Helwagen was born in Germany. In 1856 he came to Circleville, where he engaged first in a shoe business and then became a grocery merchant. For many years he conducted a first-class grocery in this city and was a respected and valued business man. He was a member of the City Council for 14 years and on several occasions was elected president of this body. He married Mary Kellstadt, who was also a native of Germany, and they had two children - J. H., and another son, who died in 1884.

J. H. Helwagen was reared and educated at Circleville. In 1889 he was married to Elizabeth Rudy, a daughter of the late Martin L. Rudy, who was an early settler and farmer in Pickaway County. They have these children: Carl, Walter, Mary, Elizabeth, Paul and Ida. The family belong to the Lutheran Church.

When a lad, J. H. Helwagen began to assist in his father's grocery store; later he was taken into partnership, the firm being C. A. Helwagen & Son. The father subsequently sold his interest to John C. Goeller and the firm became Helwagen & Goeller, which continued for 17 months, when our subject bought out his partner and conducted the business alone until the spring of 1904, when he sold his grocery interests as'his entire time was required in looking after the canning business.

The New Circleville Canning Company was organized and incorporated September 21, 1901, with a capital stock of $50,000. The officers and directors of the company are: Samuel W. Courtright, president ; Irvin Boggs, vice-president; William T. Bell, treasurer; J. H. Helwagen, secretary and manager at Circleville; W. G. Jacob, W. A. Dern and Joseph M. Bell, of Circleville; B. K. Johnston, of Pickaway County; O. S. Smith, of Washington Court House; and Z. C. Shepherd, of London, Ohio. The company has plants at Circleville and Washington Court House. The factory at

Washington Court House is built of cement blocks and is one of the finest factory buildings in this section. The capacity of this plant is 2,000,000 cans of corn annually. The company also packs tomatoes and string beans at this point. About 500,000 cans of tomatoes are packed annually at the Circleville plant. The company's goods meet with a ready sale on account of their uniform excellence, and the business is in a very prosperous condition.

=a) R. CLARKE, D. D. S., one of Circle- 'a! ville's leading professional men, where he has practiced dental surgery since 1871, was born in this city in 1849, and is a son of the late E. C. Clarke! (DED? S:

Dr. E. C. Clarke was born in Connecticut and settled in 1840 at Circleville, Ohio, where he engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1850 he entered upon the study of dentistry at the Ohio Dental College and was graduated in 1851. He at once opened an office in Circleville, where he continued in the active practice of his profession until 1890. His death occurred some six years later. For years he was at the head of his profession at Circleville.

After graduating from the Circleville High School, in 1866, our subject began preparatory study and in 1867 became a regular student in his father's office, later his father's assistant and during the next few years he attended and was graduated, in 1871, at the Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery. Upon his return to Circleville he continued in partnership with his father until 1877, when he opened an office of his own. He has spacious apartments, which are perfectly equipped in all departments of dentistry and the most modern and approved methods are employed in the treatment of patients. Dr. Clarke is a member of the Ohio State Dental Society and keeps thoroughly in touch with all the improvements made in his profession.

Barrere, was in the banking business. Dr. and Mrs. Clarke have three children, viz.: Abbe M., an accomplished musician, a graduate of the Ithaca (New York) Conservatory of Music; Grace B. and Harold, the latter a student in the Circleville High School. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church, of which Dr. Clarke is a trustee. He was actively interested in the building of the present church edifice. He is a man of some means and owns valuable property at Circleville. He built the Clarke Building, on West Main street, which is one of the city's best business structures, having a 22-foot front and a depth of 100 feet, and is three stories in height. He has done other building - all of it of the most substantial character.

Dr. Clarke is prominent in Masonry in the State, is a Knight Templar and is past master of his lodge and past eminent commander of his commandery. He is identified with all the best interests of Circleville and is one of the city's representative-public-spirited men.

RO)AMUEL M. SARK, a resident of Pick- B "aii away County for 35 years, one of its leading educators and at the present time superintendent of the schools of Darby township, is a son of Isaac and Mary (Marburger) Sark. Isaac Sark died in Walnut township, and the widow was afterward married to George A. Kashner, of Circleville. Four of the five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sark grew to maturity and are still living. They are as follows: John H., of Walnut township, 'who married Ann Markwood; Samuel M., our subject; William, of Scioto township, who married Julia Burton; and Charles, of Walnut township, who married: Florence Martin. Samuel M. Sark was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, February 11, 1865, and after thoroughly mastering the elementary and high school courses at home became a student at the Ohio Northern University, at Ada, graduating therefrom in the scientific and law departments. His record as a teacher was noteworthy from the first. From 1889 to 1892 he served as school examiner, and in 1893 he was granted a high sehool life certificate by the State board. In 1895 his Republican friends put him forward as a candidate for the State Senate, but he was defeated by Hon. Thaddeus E. Cromley, of Ashville. Mr. Sark has several times been elected township superintendent of schools, holding also a professorship in the Derby High School. He has given such eminent satisfaction, both as superintendent and teacher, that his educational career seems destined to be in the future even broader and more prominent than in the past. In the fraternities he is well known as a Mason and Odd Fellow and a Knight of Pythias. In 1893 Samuel M. Sark was married to Mary B. Thomas, daughter of 'Newton Thomas, of this county, the other children of Mr. Thomas being two daughters - Minnie and Lora - and a son - Ralph. Three children hae been born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Sark - Emmett, Bernice and Blanche, all living at home. All the members of the family are connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church and Sunday-school. The comfortable family residence is in the village of Derby.

ILLIAM T..BELL, a highly esteemed resident of Circleville, and for many years a prominent farmer and stock-raiser in Jackson township, where he owns 600 acres of

Hugli Bell was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1815. He-became one of Circleville's early merchants. He was at first a strong Whig, but later became identified with the Republican party. He never accepted a political office. He died at the home of his son, William T. Bell. He married Lavina Renick, who was and there he was reared, educated and trained to be a practical farmer. He followed farming and stock-raising in Ross County until 1869, when he bought a farm of 600 acres in Jackson township, Pickaway County, on which he resided until 1898, when he moved to Circleville. Mr. Bell directed his agricultural efforts largely in the direction of raising first-class stock. At present he owns 25 head of the finest Shorthorns in the county and it has been his custom to feed and ship several car-loads of fat cattle annually. He was very prominent in agricultural circles in Jackson township during his active years and still retains his property and also much of his old-time interest.

Mr. Bell was married (first) to Mary E. Miskimins, who was a daughtef of Joseph Miskimins, of Ross County. Mrs. Bell died in 1891 survived by four children, viz. : Joseph M., who is connected with the Second National Bank of Circleville; Anna T., wife of Rev. George A. Wilber, a Presbyterian minister, located at Belgrade, Montana; N. H., a farmer of Fayette County, Ohio; and Jennie S., wife of Frank E. Robinson, cashier of the Northern Savings Bank, of Columbus. Mr. Bell was married (second) to Mrs. M. Catherine Miller, who is a daughter of Alexander Caldwell, of Jackson township.

In politics Mr. Bell is a Republican. He has always been a loyal supporter of the government. In 1863 he enlisted in Company K, 86th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., for service in the Civil War, was mustered in at Camp Dennison and was discharged eight months later, in March, 1864, having served in Kentucky and Tennessee. He is a valued member of Groce Post, G. A. R., at Circleville. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

m|DWARD THOMAS, one of the pros- @) perous farmers of Scioto township, who owns a finely-cultivated farm of go acres, was born near LaFayette, Indiana, November 23, 1840, and is a son of John and Eliza Thomas.

ty, Ohio, locating on the William Millar farm in Harrison township. A few years later removal was made to the Philip Renick farm and later the father settled on the John Ruth farm in Scioto township, where he died in 1857. The mother died in Pickaway County in 1860. Their family consisted of two sons and five daughters, namely-: Reuben, who died suddenly -while attending church, in Allen County, Kansas; Martha, who married Elihu Spencer and died in Scioto township; Percie, wife of Stephen Boyd, residing in Chillicothe, Missouri; Emma, wife of Lewis All, of Ford County, Illinois; and Maria, wife of William Reed, residing in Scioto township.

Mr. Thomas is a self-made man, from an early age depending upon-his own resources. During 1856 and 1857 he worked for Robert Morrow, and in the latter year he went to Illinois, where he remained until 1859. Upon his return to Scioto township, he worked one year for B. F. Walker and until 1863 for M. L. Walker. After his marriage in the latter year he settled on the Conrad Bohnert farm. There Mr. Thomas farmed for two years and in 1865 removed to the Walker homestead where he engaged in farming for two years. Then, in association with Mr. Walker, he bought the old Thompson farm and lived on it for six years, after which he sold that property to Mr. Walker and settled, in 1871, on his present valuable farm.

This go-acre property was known as the Myers Reed farm, Mr. Thomas securing it through several business transactions and transfers of land. It is a valuable farm and Mr. Thomas has placed it in excellent condition. He grows corn, wheat and hay and raises considerable stock. Almost entirely through his own efforts, Mr. Thomas has attained to his present comfortable financial condition. When working for Mr. Morrow at $8 and $13 a month, he was provident enough to put some of his wages aside and gradually accumulated capital.

In 1863 Mr. Thomas was married (first) to Melissa D. Walker, who was a daughter of John and Elizabeth "((Wertenbaker) Walker, of Scioto township. She died January 13, 1880, and rests in the Methodist Episcopal

Cemetery north of Commercial Point. To this marriage seven children were born, as follows: M. Lewis, born in 1864, residing on the Whitney Lamb farm, formerly the Ingle farm, who married Mintie McKinney, daughter of James McKinney, of Scioto township and has five children - Ray, Sarah, Edward, Clark and an infant; Ella, who is the wife of William Ryerson, of Muncie, Indiana, and the mother of four children - Cora, Margaret, Mary and Helen; Maud, who married N. C. Bohnert, auditor of Pickaway County, resides at Circleville and has had six children - Eddie (deceased), Melissa (deceased), Eldridge, Blandys Christina, Katheryn Ruth and a babe that died in infancy ; Tessa, who married Albert Whitesel and died at Gibson City, Illinois, leaving one son, Scott, who resides with his grandfather, Mr. Thomas; Robert, who married Annie Rose and has one child, Orville; James, who married Josephine Graphis, daughter of Dock Graphis; and Jesse, who married Edna Welch, daughter of Frank Welch, of Ashville, and has one child - Mpyrtle.

In 1883 Mr. Thomas was married (second) to Margaret Reed, a daughter of William and Eveline Reed, of Scioto township. The children born to this marriage were: Guy and Gertrude (twins), the former of whom married Eugenia Briggs and resides at Gibson City, Illinois, and the latter of whom married Howard Bowlinger, of Ashville, and has one child, Harold; Clyde and Icy (twins), both deceased ; and Belva, who is living at home.

Mr. Thomas was reared a Whig, later was a Republican but is' now a supporter of the Democratic party in national elections. In local affairs he uses his judgment and supports the best man. He is a well-known, reliable and representative man of Scioto township.

F. REICHE, dealer in hardware, buggies, agricultural implements and farm seeds, has been in business at Circleville for the past 24 years, during which period he has

Mr. Reiche attended school at Waverly until he was 15 years of age and then accompanied the family in its removal to Columbus. With enlarged opportunities he continued his studies in mechanical drawing and learned the trade of machinist and for about 15 years he was connected with the Columbus Machine Company as a mechanical draughtsman.

In 1878 Mr. Reiche was married to Margaret D. Wardell, who is a daughter of William A. Wardell, of Circleville, in which city Mrs. Reiche was born and reared. They have one child - Ethel C.

In August, 1883, the death of his fatherin-law called Mr. Reiche from Columbus to Circleville to take charge of the former's business and this he has continued to do ever since, assuming its responsibilities and enlarging it into one of the large concerns of the city. Mr. Reiche is a member of the Presbyterian Church, while Mrs. Reiche is a Catholic.

MES T. TIMMONS,a representative agriculturist of Perry township, has lived almost all his life on the old Timmons homestead, on which he was born December 27, 1860, and is a son of Benjamin and Marian Gladstone (Templin) Timmons. Extended mention of this prominent old family of this section of Ohio will be found in the sketch of Joseph Clark Timmons, appearing elsewhere in this work.

James T. Timmons obtained his education in the schools of Perry township and has given the close attention of many years to the developing and improving of the homestead farm. He spent one year on the old Dorn place and one year on the W. I. Wood place, in Deer Creek township, but with these exceptions his home has always been on the old farm. This is a valuable property and under Mr. Timmons' efficient management grows more and more valuable every year.

Mr. Timmons married Anna D. Yates, who is a daughter of Marcus and Angeline (Harrison) Yates, and a granddaughter of John Yates, who was a pioneer in Deer Creek township. On her mother's side she comes from

Independence. Mr. and Mrs. Timmons have these children: Carl M., connected with the Market Exchange Bank, at Columbus, who married Laura Kirkpatrick; Ralph B.; Pearl; Lyle; George Washington; and Marian C. Politically, Mr. Timmons is a Republican, but he has never been very active in public affairs beyond performing the duties of a good citizen. With his family he belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. His fraternal associations are with the Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias.

=aLONZO EUGENE WEAVER, whose S| well-improved farm of 50 acres of excellent land is situated in section 22, Walnut township, was born in Amanda township, Fairfield County, Ohio, January 19, 1852, and is a son of D. F. and Amanda (Cole) Weaver.

The parents of Mr. Weaver moved to Walnut township, Pickaway County, in 1855. In 1859 D. F. Weaver, our subject's father, established his store at a hamlet which later was made the postoffice of Nebraska, where he has continued in business until the present time. Far over 40 years he was postmaster at this point and was the incumbent up to the time of the establishing of the rural mail delivery, when the postoffice was discontinued.

Alonzo E. Weaver was three years old when his parents located in Walnut township. His education was obtained in the district schools and at the Circleville High School and his children were educated in the same school where he was first instructed. Until 1882 he worked for his father in the latter's store and then began to farm. In addition ta operating his own property, he and his son-in-law, George C. Marion, farm 260 acres belonging to Mary Huber. Mr. Weaver has met with satisfactory success in his agricultural operations and is classed with the good farmers of his section of the county.

married to Mary C. Oman, who was born and reared in Walnut township. She died November 1, 1901, being survived by three children, namely: Lulu B., who married George C. Marion and has one son, Alonzo, named for his grandfather; Edith, who married Walter Marion and resides on the home farm; and Mary, who is still attending school. Politically, Mr. Weaver is a Republican. He is serving as a member of the School Board of Walnut township. For 40 years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has been a steward and trustee, and for 20 years was the superintendent of the Sunday-school, an office his son-in-law, George C. Marion, now fills. He belongs to Columbia Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Circleville. In 1897 Mr.-Weaver built his handsome brick residence, one of the most comfortable and commodious in the township.

LESLIE STONE, one of Darby township's successful farmers, resides on his well-improved and finely cultivated farm of 95 acres, which is favorably situated on the Five Points

The parents of Mr. Stone reared these children: James, Clarence, Ida, Mary, J. Leslie and Maggie D. During the Civil War, John H. Stone gave years of service to his country, enlisting in 1861 in the 154th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf. He survived all the dangers of war and died at his home, in days of peace, at the age of 75 years. His venerable wife still survives, aged 76 years.

J. Leslie Stone was reared a farmer and obtained his education in the public schools. He is considered one of the excellent farmers of Darby township, managing his land with very satisfactory results. His wife inherited 53 acres of land and also owns a one-fifth interest in 50 acres of land left by her father. Mr. Stone has added 44 acres more and now has a farm of about the right size to be operated safely and successfully without outside help. Mr. Stone has made many improvements of a substantial nature here. His handsome nineroom residence is one of many comforts. It was erected in 1904 and has a number of the modern conveniences which, in these days, make rural homes so desirable. His other buildings are suitable and well placed and his fine barn is one of the best in the township. On January 25, 1894, Mr. Stone was married to Jennie Dick, who was born in Darby township, Pickaway County, Ohio, July 6, 1868, being a daughter of P. Jackson and Margaret (Bolin) Dick, both natives of Pickaway County. P. Jackson Dick was born near New Holland, Pickaway County, and was seven years old when he removed to Darby township with his parents, Nicholas and Mary (Johnson) Dick. For 63 years he continued to reside on the Dick farm in Darby township, to which he came as a boy, until his death, February 13, 1902. His wife died January Io, 1898. Six children were born to them, as follows: Olivia, widow of Joseph Leist; Maim, as he is familiarly known, the only son, who married Maggie Stone - he is chairman of the Democratic County Committee; Mandane, who married Fred Lutz; Jennie, wife of our subject; and Blanche, who married Edwin Sell-. man_and died June 5, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Stone have two children, namely: Tura Lucine, born February 13, 1897; and Jackson Leslie, born October 3, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Stone'are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The subject of this sketch is a good citizen, always taking an active interest in matters pertaining to the advancement of his neighborhood. He enjoys the esteem and respect of those with whom he is brought into contact and may very justly be mentioned as one of the township's representative men. - - - =e

EORGE R. CLIFTON, a well-known, "| progressive farmer of Muhlenberg township, residing on a finely improved and well-developed farm of 75 acres, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, near Yellow Bud, January 13, 1856, and is a son of William and Rachel (Bartley) Clifton.

Mr. Clifton has spent the whole of his life in this county. He grew up on his father's farm and lived at home until his marriage. He was educated in the district schools. When he was 10 years old, his father died. Mrs. Rachel (Bartley) Clifton, the mother of our subject, survived her husband many years, dying in July, 1901, at the age of 76 years. She was the mother of eight children, namely: William, a soldier in the Civil War, who died at Camp Chase, Ohio, in 1865; Thomas, who served over four years in the Civil War and died at Columbus, Ohio, in August, 1900; Benjamin, deceased; Daniel; Samuel; Catherine (Pratt), of Paulding County; Jane (Kelley), who lives in the State of Washington; and George R., the subject of this sketch.

George R. Clifton was married in 1880 to Missouri Henman, also a native of Pickaway County, where she lived with her parents until the time of her marriage. She is a daughter of Benjamin and Louisa (Grindell) Henman, both natives of Maryland, who came to this county many years ago. Both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton are the parents of five children: William, born January 5, 1883; Elmer, born January 31, 1884; Edgar, born August 31, 1886; Turney, born August 14, 1889; and Harry, born March 5, 1891.