Pickaway County, Ohio - Chapter 31: Some Representative Men of the County, 1906 (part 4 of 17)

After marriage, James Reber moved to Illinois, settling first in Piatt County but later removing to Macon County. There he entered upon the study of the law with Judge Treat and in 1840 was admitted to practice in all the Illinois courts. He acquired property and followed farming to some extent. For eight years he served as jucge of the Probate Court and as clerk of the Circuit Court for a considerable time. Mr. Reber then returned to Ohio and located in Walnut township, Pickaway County, evidently with the idea of devoting himself to agricultural pursuits. From this partial retirement he was called in 1863 to become a member of the Ohio Legislature and was returned for a second term. Mr. Reber's life was one possessing many interesting features and was so lived as to be an inspiration to those who came after him.

William S. Reber was an infant when he accompanied his parents to Hlinois. Since his return to Ohio he has been a continuous resident of Pickaway County. His large estate is devoted to general agricultural and stockraising operations. Mr. Reber is a director of the Second National Bank of Circleville.

In May, 1864, Mr. Reber enlisted in Company C, 155th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., when 18 years old and served under the command of Capt. Henry Peters and Colonel Sage.

On October 11, 1883, Mr. Reber was married to Elizabeth A. Oman, who was a daughter of Samuel H. Oman, and they have four children, viz.: May C., and Clara S., both attending school at Delaware, Ohio, being graduates of the Ashville High School; and Emma A. and Homer S., attending school at Ashville.

Mr. Reber and family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee. The family home is a handsome brick residence which was erected by Mr. Reber's uncle in 1833.

popular citizen of Madison township, a member of the School Board and a substantial agriculturist, resides on his well-improved farm of 63% acres, located in a desirable part of the township. He was born in this township, April 20, 1856, and is a son of Reuben and Eliza A. (Glick) Smith, grandson of Jacob Smith and great-grandson of John Smith, who estab-

Jacob Smith was born in Pennsylvania and as a boy of 12 years accompanied his parets in 1808 to Madison township, Pickaway County. He helped clear the family homestead, engaged in farming and weaving and died in 1870. -His wife was Mary Hall.

Reuben Smith was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and was here reared and educated. He married Eliza A. Glick, a member of a prominent township family, who died in January, 1897, aged 69 years. Of their children, all survive save one, the record being as follows: Mary C., deceased, who was the wife of William Plum; Mima I., wife of E. M. Teegardin, of Coffey County, Kansas; Jacob S., of Ashville; Sarah D., wife of W. H. Rohr, of Columbus; Minerva L., wife of J. J. Rohr, of Springfield, Ohio; Martin Luther, of Lancaster, Ohio; Solomon Orlando; Emma K., wife of W. D. Nothstine, of Madison township; Seymour M., of Duvall, this county; Addie I*., widow of S. S. Smith, of Canal Winchester, Ohio; Elmer Elsworth, of Ashville; and Birdie V., wife of Lester E. Hickle, of Pittsburg.

Solomon O. Smith was reared in Madison township and was educated in the district schools. He has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits as a business, has performed his duties as a citizen and has reared a large family in comfort, having one of the happiest domestic circles to be found in the township. He was married March 30, 1882, to Catherine Crist, who was born in Franklin County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Samuel Crist, who now resides in Madison township, Pickaway County. To Mr. Smith and wife have been born nine children, namely: Bessie C., wife of Charles H. Cromley, of Fairfield County, Ohio; and Edwin C., Clifton O., Ethel C., Ora E., Gladys K., Hugh M., Ralph L. and Dorothy M., ail of whom live at home.

Mr. Smith gives a great deal of attention to the advancement of the interests of the public schools. He is now serving most efficiently as a member of the township School Board.

Politically he is a Democrat. He has won the reputation among his fellow-citizens of being an honest, fair, upright man and he enjoys their esteem and respect.

ILLIAM H. REED,a_ prominent farmer of Walnut township, township trustee and substantial citizen, owns a well-improved farm of 140 acres which is situated in sec-

William Reed was born in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and was a son of Ludwig Reed, who was probably of German extraction. At the age of 17 years, William Reed accompanied his father to Pickaway County and they settled in Walnut township. reaching maturity, Mr, Reed married Martha Hall, a daughter of David Hall, and they had three children, namely: William H., of this sketch; Mary, who married Emanuel Oman, and died in Illinois, aged 21 years; and Alice, who married George Riegel and died at the age of 42 years. William Reed died in 1884, his wife having preceded him in 1875.

William H. Reed was reared and educated in his native State, enjoying most excellent advantages. For a time he attended the advanced schools at Lebanon and Delaware, Ohio, and also the Ohio Normal University at Ada. For some years he attended the summer normal schools and taught through the winter seasons, this course serving to make Mr. Reed one of the most intelligent, wellinformed men of his locality and in various ways assisting him in carrying on his agricultural pursuits, as well as fitting him for the duties of a good citizen. He has served several terms on the School Board, greatly to the advantage of that body, and in 1898 was appointed township trustee to fill out the unexpired term of George Brinker, deceased. On the expiration of that term he was elected to that office on the Democratic ticket.

Hon. Samuel W. Courtright

Knight, who was a daughter of Thomas Knight, of Tiffin, Ohio. They have had four children, viz.: Roy, a bright, manly lad, who died aged 12 years; Earl; Fern and Florence.

Mr. and Mrs. Reed are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Reed is well and favorably known and may justly be considered a representative citizen of his section of Pickaway County

On. Samuel W. Courtright

ON. SAMUEL W. COURTRIGHT, for five years judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Fifth Judicial District of Ohio, and one of the leading members of the Pickaway County

Judge Courtright comes of Holland and Scotch ancestry and of a family which has been established in Ohio since 1801. Johannes Von Courtright, the great-great-grandfather, belonged to one of the old Knickerbocker fam- 'lies which came from Amsterdam. and settled on Staten Island in the year 1623. Capt. Jesse Von Courtright, the great-grandfather, gained his title in the Revolutionary War. After its close he settled in Pennsylvania, at which time he became plain Captain Courtright. There his son, John Courtright, was born and later married Elizabeth Drake, a native of Scotland and a member of a family noted in that country's history. In 1801 John Courtright and family crossed the mountains to Fairfield County, Ohio, and purchased a tract of farming land near Royalton, which he later increased until he owned 2,100 acres. He made many improvements here, one being the erection at great expense of the first brick house in the county. He served in the War of 1812, and both he and his wife lived to advanced years.

field County, Ohio, May 5, 1811, and was reared ami pioneer suroundings. In August, 1831, he married Sallie Stout, who was born in Washington township, Pickaway County. Ohio, and was a daughter of George Stout, an early settler and extensive farmer of this county. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Courtright settled on a farm of 160 acres in Walnut township, which Mr. Courtright, in the course of time, increased to 2,000 acres. He became one of the leading men of his time and locality, serving in all local offices in the gift of the Democratic party - ijor more than 30 years as a justice of the peace - and for one term was a member of the State Legislature, declining a reelection.' In 1870 he removed from his farm to Circleville, where he died three years later, February 22, 1873. His death was followed by that of his most estimable wife, in July, 1881. They had nine children. For years they were consistent members and liberal supporters of the Presbyterian Church.

Judge Courtright, like many of his associates on the bench and bar, was reared a farmer boy. From the district school he went to South Salem Academy, and in 1861 he began the study of the law with the late David M. Jones, at Circleville. In 1863 he was graduated at the Cincinnati College of Law at the head of his class, was shortly afterward admitted to the bar, and entered upon the practice of his chosen profession at Circleville. Very soon his ability was recognized and by the following spring he was urged for the office of city solicitor to which he was easily elected and to which he was subsequently reelected in 1866. In October of the following year he was elected.prosecuting attorney by the then largest majority ever given a candidate in the county, and was reelected in 1869. In April, 1875, he was elected a judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Fifth Judicial District of Ohio and at that time was the youngest occupant of the bench in.the State. His record during his five-year administration has ever since been a valuable asset, displaying as it did the soundness of his judgment, his full understanding of the law and the ready comprehension of the great questions that a lawyer, almost more than any other professional man, must settle for good or evil, for right or wrong, in the different complexities of life. For many years his standing has been very high and his name is closely connected with the successful termination of many of the most important cases, which have come before the courts in this section of the State. In 1887 he was selected by the Supreme Court of Ohio, as a member of the commission to examine candidates for admission to the bar, and by annual reappointment served until 1892.

On December 14, 1865, Judge Courtright was married to Jennie R. Martin, daughter of Hon. Z. R. Martin, formerly mayor of Circleville and, one of its most prominent citizens. Judge and Mrs. Courtright have three talented daughters: Florence B., the wife of E. F. Dunn, of Columbus; Jennie B., now Mrs. Clark K. Hunsicker, of Woodlyn; and Marguerite B., a senior in the High School. The family residence, which is one noted for its hospitality as well as its attractiveness, is situated on the corner of Union and South Court streets. In addition to this property, Judge Courtright owns considerable improved farming land, both in Pickaway and Fairfield counties.

Politically Judge Courtright is a Democrat and is a very prominent factor in his party. In the State military he has filled high official positions, serving from January, 1884, until January, 1886, as colonel on the staff of Governor Hoadly and again, on the staff of Governor Campbell, from January, 1890, until January, 1892. His fine bearing and manly presence made him a conspicuous and admired figure at all military manoeuvres during both these administrations. Personally he possesses the pleasant suavity and the cordial manner which mark the gentleman and at the same time the concentration and the dignity which become his profession. Judge Courtright has always taken a- lively interest in the public schools and for years was president of the Board of Education. He has also served the people as a member of the City Council.

positions in the State in the Masonic, Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor organizations. He served as grand master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Master Masons of Ohio for three years, declining further service; was grand dictator of Ohio, and representative for three years to the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Honor; served for a quarter of a century as most excellent high priest of Circleville Chapville Chapter, No. 20, R. A. M.; is the possessor of elegant and valuable jewels, the gifts of grand bodies and of his brethren. Judge Courtright is and always has been a temperate man, for he has never drank a glass of any kind of intoxicants, never wagered a penny, or the value of one, never uttered an oath. He is a Presbyterian. His portrait accompanies this sketch, being presented on a preceding page.

RTHUR McNEIL WIEGAND, one of the most prominent citizens of Harrison township, residing on a very valuable farm of 182 acres, was born November 4, 1865, at the Wiegand home in Harrison township, and is a son of Dill and Hester Ann (Chrisman) Wiegand. Dill Wiegand, who was born in Germany, came to this country when 14 years old, settling in West Virginia and later removing, with Mr. McNiel, to Pickaway County, Ohio, where he lived for a period of nearly 50 years. At the time of his death at the age of 63 years, he left a large and a valuable estate, though a poor boy when he.came to Pickaway County. He was one of those men ever ready to help a friend, especially those who had shown him favors when a struggling youth. He married Hester Ann Chrisman and they were the parents of five children: Sarah Jane; Virginia, deceased, who was the wife of T. Miller; Annie M., who married P. M. Gray; Mary M., deceased, who was the wife of J. F. Burgolt, and Arthur McNeil, the subject of this sketch. Arthur M. Wiegand received his early education in the schools of Harrison township and in 1880 entered Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, where he remained until 1884, when he returned to the farm and has since devoted his life to agricultural pursuits. The Wiegand farm is one of the most valuable farms in Harrison township. The family residence is a fine brick structure.

Mr. Wiegand was married March 2, 1887, to Rachel Bell, a daughter of Alexander C. Bell, a-representative of one of Pickaway County's oldest and most distinguished families. Mr. Bell is president of the Third National Bank of Circleville and is one of the most substantial citizens of Pickaway County; though he has lived on a farm the greater part of his life, he has always been a leader in the business and financial affairs of the county. Mrs. Wiegand is a lady of education and refinement and is active in church work and causes of charity, and her life is largely devoted to making others happy. One child, a son, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Wiegand - Van Meter, born April 9, 1890, who is a student in the South Bloomfield schools.

Mr. Wiegand is a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge at Circleville, and is also an Elk and a Knight of Pythias. He has been an extensive traveler both in the United States and in Europe. He is a man of excellent taste, distinguished manners, good education and is honored and respected by all whose privilege it is to know him.

Billiam Frank Rudisill

BILLIAM FRANK RUDISILL, 4 ~=6whose well-cultivated. farm of 225 acres attracts attention from every visitor passing through Pickaway township, is one of the deading agriculturists of this section. He was born July 12, 1860, in Hancock County, Ohio, and is a son of Henry and Eliza (Kraft) Rudisill.

The Rudisill family came to Ohio from Pennsylvania, and Henry Rudisill was 12 years old when he accompanied his parents to Pickaway County, when they settled on a pioneer farm in Washington township. Samuel Rudisill, the grandfather of William F., belonged to the early settlers and hardy pioneers, whose memory it is the duty of their descendants to preserve.

Henry Rudisill remained in Pickaway County from the age of 12 years until his marriage in 1849, and in the following year he removed to. Hancock County, where he resided for many years. In 1894 he came back to Pickaway County and resided on his farm for a short time, but subsequently returned to Hancock County, where he had lived so long, and he and his estimable wife are now most highly esteemed residents of McComb. Henry Rudisill is 80 years of age and his wife is 77. Their large family of 12 children all survive, a remarkable testimonial to the vitality of the honored parents. The record of the family is as follows: Susanna, widow of Marion Harritt, living at McComb, Ohio; Sarah, wife of John Flick, of Hancock County; John H., of Circleville; Mary C., wife of M. D. Keel, of Hancock County; Leanna, widow of Frederick Burke, of Hancock County; Ada L., wife of John D. Pfingst, of Pickaway County; William F., of this sketch; Elizabeth J., wife of Nathaniel Hunterwork, of Hancock County ; Matilda, wife of Augustus Heuberger, of Ashland County; Sherman, of Pickaway township ; Perry, of McComb; and Archibald A., of Hancock County.

Henry Rudisill, during his active years, served as trustee in Blanchard township, Hancock County, also as constable and assessor, and fer many years was a justice of the peace in Liberty township, Hancock County. He is one of the well-known citizens of Hancock County and for years was a leader there in the Republican party.

William Frank Rudisill was reared, educated and trained as a farmer in Hancock County, and continued to reside there until 1892, when he purchased his present farm in Pickaway township, Pickaway County. This he operates as a general farmer and as the land is fertile and his methods most excellent, he meets with very gratifying results. His farm lies along the Circleville and Adelphi turnpike, one of the much-used highways of the county.

ter, Modie M., was born to this marriage. Mr. Rudisill was married (second), on October 19, 1891, to Sudie R. Hursh, who was born and reared in Hancock County. They have one son - Francis McKinley.

In politics, Mr. Rudisill is a Republican. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and is a member of the lodge at Circleville. For many years he has been one of the leading members of the Morris United Brethren Church in Washington township, Pickaway County.

NILLIAM A. HULSE,a member of one of the old and prominent families of Jackson township, residing on his farm of 196 acres, situated on the Five Points turnpike, was born on the Hulse homestead on the old State road, in Jackson township, November 18, 1859. He is a son of James R. and Eleanor (Stipp) Hulse.

The Hulse family is of German extraction and it was founded in Ohio by the grandfather, James R. Hulse, Sr., a wheelwright by trade, who was born in Orange County, New York, came here in 1841 in young manhood and married Rebecca Van Meter. She was able to provide the capital with which her husband bought land and stock and which resulted in the family becoming very wealthy, through Mr. Hulse's good management. At death he left an estate comprising 3,000 acres of land. He was twice married. By his first marriage there were nine children and by his second marriage two.

James R. Hulse, father of our subject, was born in Jackson township, Pickaway County, Ohio, January 20, 1828, and spent the whole of his life as a farmer in this township with the exception of the years 1860-61, which he passed in Ross County, Ohio. He owned a number of fast horses and for a number of his later years was interested in racing them. He died on the old homestead on September 6, 1899. He inherited 800 acres from his father's estate. He was a stanch Democrat and for a number of years he served as township clerk and trustee, holding the latter office at the time of his death. He was a well-informed man, a genial, generous one, and was well acquainted all over the county. He married Eleanor Stipp, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, April 2, 1826, and is a daughter of Henry and Sarah Stipp, both natives of Virginia, who came as pioneers to Ross County. The children of James R. and Eleanor (Stipp) Hulse were: Henry Socrates, of Circleville; Van Meter Stipp, of Jackson township; James Reeves, of Jackson township; William A., of this sketch; and Sarah Rebecca, Stephen Arnold Douglas, Mary and George, all deceased. The venerable mother resides with our subject, who is unmarried.

William A. Hulse was reared in Jackson township and was educated in the common schools. He has always been interested in farming and stock-raising and carries on large operations on his well-improved farm, which is a part of the old Hulse homestead. He raises fine stock but makes grain growing his main feature. He does not take any very active interest in politics, but votes with the Democratic party.

EYMOUR THOMAS, cashier of the First National Bank of New Holland, and a prominent business man of the town, was born in Monroe township, Pickaway County, Ohio,

The family was founded in Pickaway County by the grandfather. Jackson Thomas, the father, was born in Monroe township, where he passed his entire life, being a prosperous farmer and prominent and most highly respected citizen. For a period of six years he served as county commissioner and on many occasions was elected to township offices. In politics he was a Democrat. He married Christiana Reeves, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and was a daughter of the late Josiah Reeves, of Perry township. Of the five children born to Jackson and Christiana

Seymour Thomas was reared in his native township, where his primary education was secured and later he completed a course at the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio. Mr. Thomas, on completing his collegiate training, removed to Kansas City, Missouri, where he filled a position as bookkeeper with a large business concern and then returned to the home place. where he remained for 13 years. After leaving the farm he removed to New Holland and accepted his present position as cashier of the First National Bank. He is a man of large means and wide acquaintance and has made a very popular official of this financial institution. He still retains possession of his two excellent farms, one of these being located in Monroe and the other in Perry township.

In 1894 Mr. Thomas was married to Ida Swain, who was born at Kansas City, Missouri, and is a daughter of Alfred Swain. They have two children - Lizzie and Georgia.

In political sentiment, Mr. Thomas is a Democrat. He has acceptably filled a number of local offices on various occasions and_ is known to be a public-spirited, reliable citizen. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His fraternal relations are with Sterling Lodge, I°. & A. M., with the Order of the astern Star and with the Odd Fellows lodge at Circleville.

OHN LEWIS STRIBLING, superintendent of the Circleville Light & Power Company, was born at Circleville in July, 1857, a son of Dr. N. W. and Anna (Crouse) Stribling.

The father of Mr. Stribling was born in Virginia and came to Ohio prior to his marriage to Anna Crouse, who was born in Circleville. Dr. Stribling was a well-known citizen during his lifetime.

then was with the Martin Brothers grocery house for two years. In 1877 he entere:! the employ of the Circleville Gas Light & Coke Company, with which he has been identified ever since. In January, 1884, certain capitalists built the incandescent electric light plant to run in oppositios to the Circleville Gas Light & Coke Company and the competition continued until 1892, when the latter organization purchased the electric light plant and installed the are light plant, consolidating and incorporating the business with Howard Jones as president: frank C. Hubbard, a capitalist of Columbus, as vice-president; Howard RB. Moore as secretary and treasurer; and J. L. Stribling as superintendent. lor this position he is thoroughly fitted and the larger part of his time is devoted to his important duties in this connection.

In March, 1902, Mr. Stribling was married to Mrs. Magpie Hurdle. His fraternal relations are with both the lodge and encampment, 1. O. O. F., Independent Order of Foresters, Improved Order of Red Men and the Modern Woodmen of America. He was reared in the faith of the Protestant [episcopal Church.

BILIVER PERRY BRINKER, a respected farmer of Walnut township, residing on a fine estate of 157 acres in section 25, was born in the township named on December 31, 1852. is a son of Barnabas and Elizabeth

He (Knight) Brinker, prominent in the agricultural community of the eastern section of Pickaway County, his father at the time of his death being the owner of about 300 acres of land in Walnut township and 400 acres im

Oliver P. Brinker was trained to habits of homely industry and honesty and, as a farmer's son, received a limited education in the district schools. \When he reached manhood, he was well qualified to take his place of useful labor in the township which has always been his home.

Ou lebruary 26, 1879, Oliver P. Brinker Was united in mariage with Josephine Blacker, a daughter of Ifenry Blacker, and they are the parents of two children. Dennis, the elder, married Zora Peters, a daughter of John Peters. Della, the younger, married Robert Peters, son of Rev. Robert \W. Peters, of Walnut township; her husband and her brother are in partnership in the hardware business at Ashville. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brinker have one chil! - thel - and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peters have also a daughter - Helen. Oliver I. Brinker is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee, and altogether is an honored and substantial member of his native township.

=yICTOR R. DUVALL, who was one of "i the well-known and highly esteemed citizens of Madison township, was born in Harrison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, on February 15, 1839, and died August 15, 1905. He was a son of Andrew and Cynthia A. (Love) Duvall, both of whom were natives of Ohio.

Victor R. Duvall was a lad in years when his parents removed from Harrison to Madison township, and he grew to manhood on the home farm, not far from St. Paul, where he went to school. He had his own way to make in the world, in large degree, and proved himself industrious and worthy under all circumstances. His whole life was devoted to agricultural pursuits and his widow still resides on a valuable farm in Madison township, the whole estate consisting of 145 acres, which was secured by his excellent management during his active years.

On July 16, 1865, Mr. Duvall was married to the estimable lady who survives him, Maranda R. Fisher, who was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, March 13, 1842, and is a daughter of Hiram and Mary (Hott) Fisher.

Of his children, three survive. Christeen -\.. who resides with her sister, Alrs. Duvall; Maranda R.. widow of Vietor R. Duvall; and Peter H1., of Ashville. David is deceased. Hiram lisher was a well-

The children of Mr. and Mrs, Duvall were: John W., of Columbus; George H., of Ashville; Mary l., wife of Clifford Decker, of Madison township; Harley H., of Madison township; and William A. and Chrissie E.,

Mr. Duvall was a consistent member, as is his widow, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Ashville. In his younger years he was a member of the Odd Fellows and attended the meetings of the lodge at Ashville. Politically he was a Democrat. He was a kind husband and loving father and in him his neighbors ever found a helpful friend.

BOHN L. MAY, whose extensive farm of 175 acres is all in one body and is located in section 35, Walnut township, was born in this township, October 13, 1860, and is a son of George J. and Mary (Heim) May. The early history of the May family may be found elsewhere in this work, in the sketch of Milton Franklin May.

John L. May was reared and educated in Walnut township and has resided on the same farm since he was 16 years of age. To those whose fate compels a yearly removal to a different home, this fact is very suggestive of peace and comfort and doubtless Mr. May looks upon it in that way. He has been identified with the business and agricultural interests of Walnut township almost all his mature life. For five years he ran a grocery store at East Ringgold, where he was also postmaster, but

I, 1906, he kept out of the grocery business but on that date, in association with his brother Lyman, he again became interested at East Ringgold, his brother operating the store. Mr. May buys and sells hogs, sheep and wool and devotes the larger part of his farm to the raising of hogs. His land is well improved and in 1900 he erected what is considered the finest barn in the township. For a number of years Mr. May has also been agent for the Ohio Farmers' Fertilizer Company.

On November 24, 1887, Mr. May was marrie| to Emma J. Snyder, who is a daughter of Dildine Snyder, a sketch of whom will be found in this book. Mr. and Mrs. May have four children, all of whom survive, namely: Ralph E., Walter W., Alva D. and Virgil G.

Mr. May is a Democrat and has always been more or less prominent in party matters in the township, serving as constable for four years, when but 21 years oi age. In the fall of 1905 he was elected a justice of the peace, in the administration of the duties of which office he has administered to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. In religious belief Mr. May is a Methodist, belonging to the East Union Methodist Episcopal Church, Fraternally he is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. and Mrs. May and son Ralph E. are members of the Nebraska Grange at Nebraska.

RANCIS J. PETERS, one of the efficient members of the School Board of Madison township, and a well-known agriculturist and breeder of thoroughbred Jersey cattle, resides at St. Paul

John Peters, the grandfather of Francis J., was one of the very early settlers in Madison township. William L. Peters, the father, was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and accompanied his parents in early life to Madison township, where he was reared and became a very well-known citizen, holding many of the local offices at various times. In politics he was a Democrat. He married Susanna Hoffhines, who was born at Hagerstown, Maryland.

Francis J. Peters was reared in Madison township, attended the schools in his native neighborhood and later engaged in teaching in this township for a number of years. He has always been more or less interested in agriculture and for a number of years has been breeding fine Jersey cattle.

On September 21, 1876, Mr. Peters was married to Mary J. Cromley, who was born in Madison township, and is a daughter of the late John Cromley and his wife, Rachel C. Teegardin. Mrs. Cromley still survives, a highly esteemed resident of Madison township. Mr. and Mrs. Peters have these children: Ansel V., George T., Lawrence E., Homer I°. and Watson E.

Mr. Peters has been a life-long Democrat and has frequently been chosen by his party for important local offices. For a number of years he has been township trustee, for two terms has been township clerk and is serving his first term as a member of the township School Board. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity and has been prominent in Masonic affairs in his part of the county, being a charter member of the Royal Arch Chapter at Canal Winchester, Ohio, and an honorary member of the Chapter at Circleville. On July 3. 1906, he was elected president of the Ashville Banking Company, a new bank organized on that date with a capital of $50,000. Mr. Peters is recognized as one of the township's reliable, substantial citizens.

NAMES R. HOTT, whose family has been identified with the best interests of Scioto township for the past 65 years and who himself is one of the most substantial agriculturists and progressive public men of the county. was born about one mile southeast of his present

(seorge \V. Hott was born in Walnut town- Sup, Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1836. With 'he exception of four vears that he lived in Circleville and two vears that he lived in Ash- tle finally died at Ashville in October, 1898, it the age of 63 vears. His widow resides at that place, aged 68 years. Besides James R.. there was one other child in the family - Vlora Coe who is now the wife of James C. Welch.

George Hott. the paternal grandfather, vho was a native of Pennsylvania, removed irom that State and first located in Walnut cownship, Pickaway County, Ohio, but about i849 scttled in Scioto township. The maternal grandfather, Isaac Robison, was an Trish rarmer who came to Pickaway County when a young man, gave Robtown its name and died there, after a residence of many years. His wife, the maternal grandmother of our subject, died in 1845.

7 years of .age commenced farming and his long, active, practical and useful career as a working member of his home community. With the exception of about six years when he worked at the carpenter's trade, he has been engaged in agricultural labors ever since. Born February 2, 1861, Mr. Hott was married in January, 1889, to Katie B. Rhoads, daughter of George W. and .\melia Rhoads. Two children were born to this union, namely: Hazel M., and Clarence Turney, both students in the Ashville High School.

Mr. Hott is an active and influential Democrat, having repeatedly served as a delegate to county conventions. He has served on the Scioto township School Board for the past 12 years. .\s a citizen or farmer he holds an unassailable place in the general esteem of the community and the county, with which his own life and the careers of his ancestors have heen so substantially intertwined.

DWARD .C, RECTOR, a represent tive agriculturist of Pickaway County, the owner of a valuable farm of 350 acres, located in one body in Deer Creek and Wayne townships,

The Rector family was founded here hy the grandfather, edward Rector, who was a native of Virginia. The Campbell family is also a very old one in Pickaway County; the maternal grandfather of Edward Rector, Robert Campbell. was born here December 2, 1824, and married Nancy Hanson, who lived on the old Bennett farm in Deer Creek township. Ar. and Mrs. Campbell settled in Wayne township and they reared these children: Barbara, Isabel, Robert, Samuel, Nannie, Nellie and mma. Robert Campbell married (second) Rebecca S. \Westenhaver, of Westfall, and the children of this marriage were: Lannie, Jessie, Wilda, Ollie, Frank, Grace and White. Later Mr. Campbell. removed to Kinderhook, Where he became postmaster and station agent and lived for 10 years, one of the most highly respecte citizens of that place. Later he retired to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rector, and still is in the enjoyment of excellent. health..

"Mr. Campbell is one of the oldest residents of Pickaway County and has been one of the most useful. lor a number of years he served as president of the Pickaway County Agricultural Society and has held many of the important township offices. He is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Edward C. Rector has been an agriculturist all his life and operates his large farm with very satisfactory results. He is one of Deer Creek township's leading citizens, is 'president of the Board of Education and a promoter of well as the encouraging of educational and religious advancement. He) is one of the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church in his neighborhood.

beth Metzger, who is a daughter of Charles Metzger, of Ross County. They have three children, viz.: Dwight, George B. and Gwendolen. Mr. Rector is a Knight Templar Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine at Co- Jumbus.

RCHIBALD WHITESEL, a promia} nent citizen and representative farmer of Salt Creek township, whose fine farm of 18214 acres is situated near Tarlton, was born in this township, ebruary 4, 1836. His parents were Jacob and Elizabeth (Thomas) \Whitesel.

Among the old settlers of Salt Creek township, the Whitesel family stands among the foremost. It was established here by the grandfather of our subject, Nicholas \Vhitesel, who came to Ohio when his son Jacob was 18 years old. The latter spent his long life in Salt Creek township. He was born in Virginia and possessed many of the qualifications for good citizenship which may be noted in natives of the Old Dominion. In early manhood he was a Whig in his political sentiments but later became identified with the Republican party. As aman of reliability and stability, many of the township offices were open to him, but he accepted only that of trustee and possibly that of school director. He married Elizabeth Thomas, who was born in Pennsylvania and they had five children, the three survivors being: Elizabeth, a resident of Tarlton; Archibald; and Maria, wife of Israel Dun, of Fulton, Kentucky. Jacob Whitesel died in 1871. He was a trustee and class leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Archibald Whitesel grew to manhood on the home farm in Salt Creek township and has never separated himself from an agricultural life. He obtained his education in the schools of his native township and the Circleville Union School, and practically applied his knowledge by teaching for four terms in both Pickaway and Fairfield counties. He is one of the best-informed men in his locality as well as one of the most successful farmers,

Mr. Whitesel was married (first), in October, 1868, to Margaret Robinson, who was a native of Ross County, Ohio. On May 24, 1893, Mr. Whitesel was married (second) to Ozilla E. Bussert, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Jacol II. and Mary (Armstrong) Bussert. Her mother was born in Hocking County, Ohio, aim the father in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, a son of William Bussert, one of the early settlers of the township. When Mrs. Whitesel was nine years old, her parents moved to Livingston County, Illinois, where she was reared and educated. In 1893 she returned to Ohio, where she was soon married to Mr. Whitesel.

Both Mr. Whitesel and wife are active workers in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Whitesel is president of the board of trustees and a very dependable factor in both its material and benevolent activities. Mrs. Whitese] owns a fine farm of 135 acres in Livingston County, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Whitesel are well known through their section of the county as hospitable entertainers and they have many pleasant social ties at Tarlton. Their portraits accompany this sketch.

@ILTON WESLEY PECK, proprie- )} «tor of a fine farm of 114 acres in Wayne township, and closely identified with its public administration, was born December 6, 1851. in Deer Creek township, Pickaway County. Ohio, within six miles of where he now lives. He is a son of John J. and Matilda (Hurst) Peck, both natives of Pickaway County. His grandfather, Henry Peck, who was a Virginian, came hither from his native State, becoming a resident of Pickaway County in 1811 after his marriage. He was accompanied by his father, George. Peck, the great-grandfather of our subject. Henry Peck purchased a tract of land in Deer Creek township and in Ross County, Ohio. He and his wife had a family of nine children, of whom John J., the father of our subject, was the youngest. In time the

On the 21st of October, 1875, Milton W. Teck was married to Mary Albright, daughter of lrancis and Frances Albright, and 12 children were born to them; of these five are dead and the following alive: 'J. Francis, who married Osa Warner and is the father of a daughter - Marjorie; Ward H., Blanche P., Ferne, Audre, Garnett and Milton Carr, all living at home.

Mr. Peck is practically identified with the township government, having served as trustee and being at present a member of the Board of Education. As to the fraternities, he is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd lellows and the Improved Order of Red Men. Both he and his wife are active and stanch adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

of fine farming land are situated in Monroe township, belongs to one of the old pioneer families of the State, which was established when all Central and Northern Ohio was yet a wilderness and wild animals and Indians were plentiful. Mr. Corkwell was born on the 'last day of May. 1836, in a rough log cabin, which was the family home at that time, situated in a little clearing in Ross County, Ohio, his parents being Benjamin and Charlotte (Evans) Corkwell.

The parents of our subject were among the first white children born in Ross County and the tather had also the distinction of being, before his death, the oldest continuous resident of the county.

As nearly as can be traced, the Corkwell family belonged originally to England and it is supposed that the great-grandfather emigrated thence to Maryland, most probably in boyhood. He met his death by drowning. His son Henry, our subject's grandfather, was born in Maryland and married there and he and his young wife started to keep house on a pioneer farm in Ross County, Ohio, when all this section of the State was. still full of the tragedy of Indian warfare. The father of our subject frequently recalled his anxious boyhood when every unwonted sound aroused fears of an Indian outbreak. His early recollections of Chillicothe were of a village about the present size of Five Points. Henry Corkwell appears to have been a man of industry and business capacity for he acquired much land and left an impress upon the community. His children inherited some 300 acres in Ross County. Among them were Amelia, William, Henry, Levin and Benjamin.

Benjamin Corkwell was born in 1806, in Ross County, Ohio, and died in Monroe township, Pickaway County, in 1876. He was twice married. His first wife, Charlotte Evans, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, left him eight children, viz.: Nancy, Henry, Amelia,

She was married when 16 years of age and Later, Benjamin Corkwell married Mary Noble and they had seven children, namely: Charity, George, Elizabeth, Elijah, Thomas, William and Winfield. Of this second family, all survive except William, who died young. Of the first family, Nancy, Henry, Amelia and Benjamin are deceased. Benjamin Corkwell purchased land on Deer Creek, partly cleared, for which he paid $16 per acre. At the time of his death he had a farm of 550 acres in Pickaway County.

Levin Corkwell went to schocl in an old log house near his father's farm in Ross County, and accompanied his father, when 13 years old, to Pickaway County. He assisted- until his marriage and subsequently, in clearing and cultivating the 160-acre farm which his father had bought along Deer Creek. After his marriage he and his wife started housekeeping in a rough, log cabin which stood on the farm when his father bought it, but later purchased the present farm of our subject, the first purchase being one of 130 acres and the second one of 110 acres. Here Mr. Corkwell has lived ever since, has developed a fine property, has reared an honorable family and has as- sisted in establishing the good roads, and building the fine schoolhouses for which Monroe township is noted throughout Pickaway County. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the organization known as the Monroe Township Protective .\ssociation.

On October 4, 1860, Mr. Corkwell was married to Margaret Elizabeth Hennis, who was born March 1, 1844, in Ross County, Ohio, and has resided in Monroe township since she was six years old. Her parents, William and Mary Jane (Noble) Hennis, were natives of Ross County. Her paternal grandfather, John Hennis, came with his wife Margaret from Maryland and settled at an early day in Ross County. Her maternal grandparents, Caleb and Elizabeth (Miller) Noble, were also early settlers in Ross County. Mrs. Corkwell had one brother, William, who married Flora Almon. He served two years in the Civil War and survived its dangers but died shortly afterward. The father of Mrs. Corkwell died when she was a babe of 16 mouths. Her mother married again, becoming the wife of Martin Bowman, and they had a family of eight children, those who survived infancy being: Mary (Reichelderfer) ; Sarah (Baker); Christina (McCafferty); Martin, who married Louise Hosler; and- Ida (Prudent). Mrs. Corkwell was reared on an adjacent farm to the one on which Mr. Corkwell grew up.

Mr. and Mrs. Corkwell have had seven children, as follows: Charlotte, deceased. who was the wife of Dr. William Dick, a physician at Columbus; Abner Ross and Charles \William (twins), who- died aged nine months; George, who married Ella Pherson and at his death left his widow and one daughter, Lilie, who resides at Pherson; Josie, who married Stanton .\dkins and has a pleasant home near Vive Points; Artimethy, who died in infancy; Minnie. deceased, who was the wife of William Crabbel and the mother of two children - THoward and Goldie.

Cnartes Everetr Dick, our . subject's grandson, has been a resident of Pickaway County for 14 years. His mother, Mrs. Charlotte (Corkwell) Dick, died at Columbus when he was nine years old. His father, Dr. William Dick, was born in Darby township, Pickaway County, Ohio, studied medicine at Starling Medical College, Columbus, where he was graduated in the class of 1888. Dr. Dick is a well-known practitioner at Columbus. In {895 he took a special course at New York aid has an established reputation in his profession. To his marriage with Charlotte Corkwell were born two children - Charles Everett and Glennie Florence. The latter was born in 1884, at Mount Sterling and died February 12, 1902, her death following closely that of her mother, which occurred at Columbus, December 7/1901. af Charles Everett Dick was born on_ his grandfather's farm in Monroe township, later accompanied his parents to Mount Sterling and still later to Columbus, where he enjoyed the advantages offered by the city public schools. The death of his mother, however, caused his return to his grandfather and he completed his education in the graded schools at Five Points. Since his marriage, Mr. Dick

On October 9, 1902, Mr. Dick was married to Jennie Alice Miller, who was born in 1884 in Darbyville, and is a daughter of Dr. J. A. and Theresa (Miller) Miller. Dr. Miller's children were: William A., who died in 1904; Jennie (Mrs. Dick); Edna Pauline: and Marianna Laura. Mrs. Dick graduated at the Darbyville High School in the class of 1901 and is a lady of education and social acquirements. Mr. Dick has always heen active in the Republican party and in r904 he was electe:l clerk of Monroe township, his popularity being shown by his nomination to office before he had attained his majority.

actively engaged in farming, and was one of the leading hog-growers of Pickaway County. but is now chiefly engaged in the sale of ferthzers and wire fencing. The homestead, which was originally settled by a Mr. Cummings, was purchased by our subject's father in the last vear of the Civil War: but all except 20 aeres of the Walnut Creek farm was purchased from the proceeds of our subject's hograising business.

\William) M. Hoover was born in Harrison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, on a farm near his present homestead, August 10, 1854. being a son of Jacob and Ivy (Kyles) Hoover. The father was a native of Walnut township. this county, born December 20, 1824. and spent an unobtrusive. honest life in farming: he is deceased, as well as the mother, who was bern September 29, 1828, and died April 13, 1864. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. seat Hoover were born to children, namely : Samuel H., Sarah... Hannah J.. William Neti son, James H., Phoebe Elizabeth, Harriet. Susannah Emma, George B. and a child that died in infancy. George Hoover. the grandfather of our subject, took up land in Walnut township at a very early day, when the county was covered with wide-extending and mighty forests.

William M. Hoover attended the common schools of his native county, was trained in the common-sense methods of the practical farmer, and has profited by both his education and his early training. He acquired property and an honorable standing as a citizen, and on December 9. 1875. was united in marriage with Margaret Arbaugh, daughter of John and Naney Arhaugh. residents of Harrison township. The parents of Mrs. Hoover were natives of Vinton County, this State, and in 1858. when she was two years of age, migrated to Pickaway County.

To Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hoover have been born to children, viz.: Ollie E.. 'born October 13. 1876: Herbert, born January 29, 1879. who died June 29, 1885: Walter J.. born July 2, 1881, engaged in farming north of Ashville, who marca Edith J. Berry. of Harrison township: John Herschel. horn July 24. 1883, who married Jessie Hickman, of Columbus, and resides in Ashville; Claude and Maude (twins), born September 27, 1887; Herman and Thurman (twins), born March 29, 18go, the former of whom died July 4, i8go, and the latter, July 1890: Lulu N., o 4: born November 12, 1891: and James Robert. horn January 13, 1894. Since his marriage. Mr. Hoover has resided on the homestead which he now occupies. As a stanch Democrat he has been active in the politics of the county, and has served for 12 years as trustee of Harrison township. .\s to his fraternal relations. he is a member of the Knights of Honor. Mrs. Hooyer is a member of the United Brethren Church, at Ashville.

LLEN DRUM, a progressive, reprea| sentative farmer of Salt Creek township, and a member of the township School Board, resides on his finelycultivated farm of 130 acres. Mr. Drum was born in this township, .ovember 12, 1842, and is a son of William avd Sarah (Bowman) Drum.

The family, of which our subject 1s a member, came to Ohio from the rich ag -icultural section of Pennsylvania, known as Be ks Countv. Henry Drum, the paternal gr: 'father, who was a soldier in the War of 1812, came at an early day to Pickaway County and settled in Salt Creek tow nship with his wife and two daughters. His land, situated i -tion 5. he improved into an excellent farm.

William Drum, father of Allen Dram, was a lifelong resident of Salt Creek township. Like his father, he was a man of sterlirg character, honest, industrious and moral ane in his death the township lost an excellent uzen. He served on several occasions as te "p trustee and so enjoyed the confidence is fellow-citizens that they consulted his gment very frequently on matters of loc nportance. He was.a stanch Democrat. He

Sarah (Bowman) Drum are: Josephus, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Allen, of this sketch: Mary A., wife of Capt. Henry Hinson, of Tarlton, Ohio; and Emily, wife of Walter Gray, of Circleville.

Allen Drum was reared on the paternal farm in Salt Creek township and was educated in the district schools. From youth he has been associated with agricultural operations and has always been a farmer. He owns 130 acres of good land, which he has developed into one of the best farms in the township. He is also a good business man and understands how to gain the full measure of return for his efforts, intelligently watching the markets and keeping in touch with outside affairs which affect agricultural conditions. He raises the grains best suited to this locality and breeds excellent stock.

On January 19, 1865, Mr. Drum was married to Louisa Heffner, who was born in \Vashington township, Pickaway County, Ohio. September 24, 1839, and is a daughter of David and Lydia (Bear) Heffner. Mrs. Heffner died June 19, 1897. David Heffner, who was a native of Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, was a son of Abraham and Catherine Heffner, natives of Pennsylvania, who were early settlers in Salt Creek township. Of the children born to David Heffner and wife, six survive, as follows: Eliza A., widow of Edward Dresbach, residing at Stoutsville, Ohio; Mary A., wife of David Leist, of Pickaway County; Caroline, widow of Amos A. Leist, residing at Circleville; Louisa, wife of our subject; Lydia, widow of Rev. John W. Walkey, of Stoutsville; Sallie A., widow of Andrew Leist, residing in Washington township; and David J., of Washington township. David Heffner died March 28,. 1882; Mrs. Heffner died June 19, 1897. They were members of the German Reformed Church.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Drum were: Omer C., deceased; Starling A., of Salt Creek township; Minard, of Fairfield County; Guy T., of Washington township; and Orton E., who is living at home.

Allen Drum and wife are leading members of the Evangelical Association. In politics Mr. Drum has always been identified with the Democratic party. He has served for nine years as school director of District No. 3. during this time taking great care as to the proper equipments for the schools, the selection of competent teachers, the comfort of the pupils and also for the economical management of all the affairs of the school district. He is a

In 1836 the father of Mr. Wittich, accompanied by his wife, his son, G. I*., his daughter Sophia and her husband, Christian G. Hartmeyer, with their little son, Charles F., makimg a party of six, crossed the Atlantic Ocean, landing at the port of New York in August of that year. The eldest son, ferdinand [*rederick \Vittich, had preceded them to the United States, coming in 1833. l'rom New York the party went up the beautiful Hudson to Albany, thence by the Erie Canal, to Buffalo, where they took passage for Cleveland and from there traveled by way of the Ohio Canal to Circleville, where they met the son and brother.

The father was a bookbinder by trade and both of his sons had learned the business in Germany and Ferdinand Frederick was working at that trade in Circleville. While he knew that his younger brother was a capable workman, he probably felt that there would be a_ better business opening in a small town, in some other line. and he suggested to G. I'. that he turn his attention to the manufacture of confectionery. The younger brother consented very reacily and went to Cincinnati and became an apprentice to this business under Joseph P. Mayer. He made a contract with his employer, by which he was to receive the sum of $4 per month, with board, lodging and washing, during the first year and during the second year he was to have $2 per month additional. He soon became very useful to his employer and he recalls an occasion, when, in 1838, he was obliged to cut short a visit he was making to his parents, in order to hasten back to Cincinnati to assist Mr. Mayer in filling large orders. He remembers also, at this time, that he walked from Portsmouth to Circleville, it being March and the canal not yet opened for traffic. He remained in Cincinnati until 1839, becoming an expert in the bakery and confectionery business.

In this year, in association with his brother, Ferdinand Frederick, he established the business which has developed into what it is today, beginning as a fancy bakery, under the firm name of F. F. & G. F. Wittich. The only business of the kind then carried on here was a very small one, owned by a Mr. Leggit, who conducted an ice cream room, the product being of a very indifferent kind, in a corner room of the old National House. Mr. Leggit sold the business to a Mr. McBride and from him the Wittich brothers purchased some of their earliest fixtures. Their first establishment was located on North Court street.

In 1842 the firm moved the business on the circle, where they continued until 1857, when Mr. Wittich moved into his present establishment at No. 105 West Main street, where fine quarters are maintained, equipped with every modern improvement. He is the recognizel leader in the business. Even as far back as 1855, his establishment was noted for its wellarranged comfort and for the excellence and variety of the goods handled. He had come back from Cincinnati with many modern ideas and, with characteristic enterprise, was anxious to build up a business similar to those with which he had been familiar in the large city. He was very ably seconded by his brother. An early innovation was the introduction of a soda water fountain, which they put in in 1841.

To give some idea of the scope of the business even at that early date (1855), we are permitted to quote from Mr. Wittich's "Family History," describing his salesrooms: was to be used for a salesroom for confectionery, fruits, nuts and toys. The rear room was for storage and a kitchen for use in cooking "oysters, etc. The west side rooms were for ice cream parlors, for the serving of oysters and general lunch rooms. The basement was furnished with a bake oven, furnace, tool shed, and was also used in the making of candy of all kinds, sugar toys, syrups, jams, soda water, ice cream, etc. The hall above was rented out for public entertainments, concerts and meetings of all kinds."

On October 4, 1842, G. F. Wittich was united in marriage with Henrietta Keffer, who was the youngest daughter of Col. Valentine Keffer, who was an old pioneer of Pickaway County, settling here in 1805. Mr. and Mrs. Wittich became the parents of nine children, as follows: Albert Theodore, Melanchthon, Theophilus Keffer, Clara, Rose Cornelia, Willis, Ella, Edward, and Frank.

Albert Theodore, the eldest son, is a resident of Toledo. He was born November 29, 1843. On September 1, 1864, he was married to Amanda M. Schultz, of Miamisburg. After her death, he married Rose Hirsch, and his third union was with Mrs. Amanda Parkhurst, of Gloversville, New York. Melanchthon, the second son, was born October 7, 1845. On April 20, 1867, he was married to Julia Horn. He died December 27, 1900. The third son, Theophilus Keffer, was born May 3, 1847, and was married to Lizzie Cook, on December 25, 1878. He is greatly talented in music and teaches the same in San Francisco, California. Clara, the eldest daughter, was born July 15, 1849, and died September 24, 1850. Rose Cornelia, born June 20, 1851, was married July 24, 1888, to S. C. Gamble, who is a wellknown attorney at Circleville. Willis, who is a retired officer of the United States Army, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, resides at Plattsburg, New York. He was born February 21, 1853, and was married to Lillian Mearns, of Highland Falls, New York, on December 27, 1876. Ella, who was born January 17, 1855, married Dr. Edgar A. Mearns, of Highland Falls, New York, on December 14, 1881. Dr. Mearns is a surgeon in the United States

Army. Edward, who was born.February 16, 1857, was married on April 20, 1882, to Lois Jones. He is the manager of his father's establishment. Frank, the youngest of the family, was born October 8, 1859, is unmarried and resides at St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Wittich has a family which reflects credit upon him and the community. There are five grandchildren to give him respect, affection and obedience.

In politics, Mr. Wittich has -always been a stanch Democrat, but has rarely consented to hold office. The exception has been as a member of the Board of Education, on which he served for 38 years, being secretary of this body for 30 years. In 1833 he was confirmed in the Lutheran Church and has lived consist- 'ently in its faith ever since: [For many years he was a member of the church- council and its secretary. From boyhood he has been a musician and all of his family have inherited the talent in more or less degree. When he was but 14 years of age, he became second flutist in the church orchestra, and for several years after coming to this country he was identified with musical organizations. It is a pleasure which he still indulges.

RA M. SCOTHORN, a well-known agriculturist, successful teacher and most worthy citizen of Walnut township, resides on the homestead farm of 167 acres, which is situated in section 8. He was born on this farm on June 20, 1870, and is a son of Monroe and Margaret (Morrison) Scothorn,

The Scothorn family has been known in Pickaway County since 1805. Like many:other old and subsequently prominent families, the early annals were not carefully preserved, a fact much to be regretted, for the Scothorn family has become one of the most numerous and important families of Walnut township, through a virile increase of the old stock and through inter-marriage with a large number of the other old and honorable families of this vicinity. In preparing a family record as near

The family originated in Scotland. Early in the 17th century two brothers left their highland glens to seek their fortunes in the great country which looked so inviting across the waters of the Atlantic. After the usual adventures incident to travel in those early days, the brothers reached Greenbrier County, Virginia, and there Lewis Scothorn, the ancestor of the present branch of the family, established his home and subsequently married, in Virginia, a member of the Bell family, which is known all over that State. Lewis Scothorn had two children,.a daughter and son, Mary and Joseph.

In 1805, Lewis Scothorn seems to have left Greenbrier County, with wife and two children, and crossed to Ohio, probably making the journey in the old covered wagon of that time or possibly on horseback. He took up a goodly piece of land in Walnut township, Pickaway County, which, although then in the favorably located as to water, the first consideration among our pioneer fathers. The mother of Mary and Joseph died while the family was still new in this locality. At a later date Lewis Scothorn married a Miss Tallman and six sons and two daughters were born to them, who bore the names of Lewis, John, William, George, Charles, Samuel, Eliza and Sarah.

Lewis Scothorn died in 1816, having lived in Walnut township during the whole of his life in Ohio. He was a typical pioneer and gained a great local reputation as a woodsman. He was a man of great industry and began the clearing of the pioneer farm which he did not live to complete.

The widow of Lewis Scothorn subsequently married a Mr. Turner and in her age was generally known as "Grandmother Turner" in her neighborhood, where she lived to advanced years. Mr. Turner died shortly after marriage.

married (first) John Claur. Of.their three children, two died in infancy. The other, a daughter, lived to womanhood and became the wife of Joshua Fridley and died April 16, 1845, aged 2g vears. After the death of Mr. Claur, his widow married Peter Miller, who was also born in Virginia and accompanied his parents to Walnut township, Pickaway County, in 18c4. He became a man of prominence in the township, served many years as a justice of the peace and is represented as having been a man far above the average in intellect. His death was occasioned by a fall from a horse, in 1849, being then 66 years old. One child of this marriage died in infancy, and the cthers were: Joash, Naney. Elizabeth, Stephen, Joseph P., Mary .\. and William H. Joash, born in 1822, practiced law at Circleville "for a time but subsequently moved to the West. He had three children. His wife was a member of the Tallman family. Nancy, born in 1824, married Shadrach Cole and they removed to Nebraska. They reared eight children. Elizabeth, born in 1827, married Enoch Hines and they had five children - Edward, Ella, Ida, Alma and Clara. Stephen, born in 1829, married Sarah Hines, and they resided for a time in Madison township, Pickaway County, and now live in retirement at. Circleville. Joseph P., born in 1832, married Mahala Culp; they have two children - Henry and Amelia. Mary A., born in 1835, married Adam Claur, and had two children. They reside in the State of Illinois. William H., born in 1839, married. a Miss Glick and had three children.

'the clearing of the pioneer farm and continued to follow agricultural pursuits to the close of his life, when he left an ample estate. He died September 30, 1864, aged 68 years. He married Hannah Crum, who was of German ancestry, but was born in Virginia in 1798. Her parents were pioneers in Madison township, Pickaway County.

J., Elizabeth, Monroe, Nancy, Eliza, Francis A. and Thornton. Thomas J., born August 1, 1820, married Rebecca Pritchett and to this marriage were born three children, two of whom died in infancy. The third, Amelia, became the wife of Henry B. Morris, of Circleville. Elizabeth, born March 16, 1824, married Jackson Hoover and six of their seven children survived infancy, namely : Lewis C., Monroe, William F°., Sophronia, Sarah and Nancy. Monroe, born March 20, 1830, married Margaret Morrison, who was born April 23, 1833. and died April 23, 1906, aged exactly 73 years. They had three sons and three daughters: Thomas J. died aged seven and a half years: George M., who married 'Jennie Faust and had two sons - William H. and Harley Ed-° ward (who died in infancy) ; Olive, born June 26, 1859, who is the widow of Peter E. Hoover and the mother of two daughters - Laura and Dora; Lida, who married Charles F. Brinker, of Ashville, Ohio, and has two daughters - Marie and Dorothy; Emma, who married Jacob L. Hoover and has one son - Ira; and Ira M., always a resident of the old homestead, who married Mary Altha Burgett. Nancy, born April 1, 1832, married Silas A. Peters, and one of their three children grew to maturity - Josephine. Eliza, born June 20, 1834. died aged 19 years, unmarried. Francis A., born March 7, 1837, married Josephine Kenard, and of their 11 children seven grew to maturity, namely : Mattie, who married Carl Pickering and has three children; Anna, who married Charles Werst and has three children; Rose, who married a Mr. Bradbury and has one child, a daughter; and Frank M., Clarence, Thomas and DeWitt, all of whom reside in Kansas. Thornton lives in the northern part of Ohio.

'The second marriage of Lewis Scothorn resulted in the birth of two daughters - Eliza and Sarah, and six sons - John, Lewis, Charles, George, William and Samuel. Eliza died soon after her marriage to a Mr. Swisher in Franklin County. Sarah married Asa Trone and they had three children: Catharine, who marriel Harvey Long; William, who married a Miss Whitehead; and. Eliza, who marite set Prec temie? Tie 2 htaey wae peemih, 3 shee te. icons: rohes ste? adsioral h if OTGt Heat iat Saves hae res Soisout: E Giles binacioe fs ee Beth: OR AEs wie hie " Ri "oe Tas. Shikx ana Dis ¢ tise . ye ; a aes ik et tye ried a Mr. Whitehead. John settled near Findlay, Ohio, but later moved to Fort Scott, Kansas, where he died. He married a Miss Glick and is survived by some of his children who are located in the West. Lewis married Susannah Westenhaver. For a year or two after marriage he lived on the farm of Peter Miller and then moved over on Walnut Creek, where he built a sawmill. After running his mill for several years, he sold out and built a residence a short distance away on a farm he had bought, where he lived until his death. Lewis and his brother John were both good carpenters. They built many large barns and other buildings throughout the neighborhood. Lewis Scothorn and wife had eight children, of whom five grew to maturity, namely: George W., who married Hattie Pontius, settled first in Walnut township and after some years moved to Winfield, Kansas - they have two sons; Rebecca, who married John H. Hott and had four children; Sophronia, who married Frederick Plazier, a miller by occupation, settled for a while in Walnut township and later moved to London, Ohio - they had several children; Frances, who married Isaac Noggle and had one daughter, who is now the wife of Edward Weiser; and W. H., who married Fanny Moyer and has four children - Calvin, Samuel, Cora and Florence. Charles and George were lost sight of in young manhood. William married in Hancock County, Ohio, resided a number of years in Washington and Oregon, after' his wife's death, but subsequently returned to Walnut township, Pickaway County, and spent his last days with his brother Lewis; his one daughter married a. Mr. Clark, of Circleville. Samuel, the last of the brothers, was born in Walnut township, later resided in Franklin County and still later in Seneca County, Ohio, whence he removed, in 1855,: to Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, where he died in 1861. "He was thrice married and had 11 children.

Lewis Scothorn, the founder of the family in Ohio, lies in an old burying ground north of East Ringgold, in a spot not far distant from the place where he first located when he came to Ohio. Years have passed since his long sleep began. Where, in his day, waved the tall grass that concealed the richness of the fertile land beneath, or grew the dense forest that harbored both wild beast and savage, now smile cultivated- fields and on the. pleasant slopes live his descendants, who, in his memory, wish to preserve the old records. Full as they may be, they can never portray entirely the type of man who was able to leave an old civilize: section and to successfully combat the hardships and face the discouragements incident to establishing a home in an unbroken wilderness.

Ira M. Scothorn, the immediate subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in Walnut township and has always remained on the old home place. He has always followed an agricultural life in combination with that of a teacher. Mr. Scothorn is one of the best known educators in his section, having been a popular teacher in Harrison and Walnut townships since 1891.

On September 1, 1898, Mr. Scothorn was married to Mary Altha Burgett, who was for some years a teacher in Pickaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Scothorn are members of the United Brethren Church, Fraternally our subject is connected with the Knights of Pythias.

B)EORGE PHILIP TEEGARDIN, one m| of the really successful business men of Ashville, prominent in all its commercial life, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, on July II, 1848, and is a son of Aaron and Sarah (Hoy) Teegardin and'a grandson of George Teegardin. The Teegardin family originated in Prussia where the family name was spelled Tiegarden. According to the Pennsylvania State records, Abraham Tiegarden, Sr., aged 48 years, and Abraham Tiegarden, Jr., aged 18 years, emigrated from Prussia to Fhiladelphia. where on September 1, 1736, they took the oath of allegiance to the Province of Pennsylvania. Abraham Tiegarden, Jr., was a member of the Rangers on the frontier from 1778 to 1781, and his sons, Thomas and William, were also Continental soldiers in the Revolutionary War. He married Mary Parker (known at the time as Lady Parker), who was born in England and was a resident of Annapolis, Maryland. Part of their family: was born in Philadelphia and the remainder in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to which place they removed. Their children were as follows: William, whose descendants live for the most part in Western Pennsylvania; George, whose descendants are mostly in Eastern Ohio; . Moses, whose descendants are in Western Ohio; Abraham, whose descendants may be chiefly found in Southern Indiana; Thomas, whose descendants live in Central Pennsylvania; Susanna, who married Colonel Shyrock; and Aaron, who with his entire family came to Pickaway County, Ohio.

Aaron Teegardin was born in Penagyivat nia in 1754 and was there married to Margaret Dieble. He came to Ohio in April, 1811, and died in Pickaway County March 213, 1823, his burial being in Madison township. His seven children were as follows: George, William, Annie, Elizabeth, Jacob, Daniel and Solomon. Of these, George and William were soldiers in the War of 1812; the latter, who was in Captain Reed's company, Colonel Denny's regiment, from Pickaway County, Was commissioned as lieutenant during his service.

George Teegardin, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Western. Pennsylvania on April 25, 1782. He was commissioned as captain of Pennsylvania State militia and served from 1807 to 1812, when he migrated to Ohio. He was married to Christina Brobst and their children were as follows: Barbara, Annie, Mary, John and Aaron.

Aaron Teegardin, our subject's father, was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1810, and with his parents came to Ohio when one year old. In 1833 he was married to Sarah Hoy, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1814. He lived on the Teegardin homestead all his life except one year. He filled numerous township offices and was lieutenant, captain and major of militia, at the time of the Mexican War. He and his wife celebrated their "golden" wedding anniversary in March, 1883. Eight children were Ephraim, who ressides in Southern Illinois; Mahala, deceased; John R., also deceased, who was a Union soldier in the Civil War, serving from 1862 to 1865; Augustus P., who resides at Ashville; Henry, who died in Idaho in 1863; George Philip, the subject of this sketch; Mary; and Levi, the youngest of the family, who resides at Canal Winchester, Ohio.

George Philip Teegardin received his literary education in the common schools of this county and completed his business education at the Lebanon Normal School in.1869. After leaving this institution, Mr. Teegardin clerked in the dry goods store of Dr. George L. Smith, late of Groveport, Ohio, for about a year and then entered into partnership with his brother, John R. Teegardin, at St. Paul, this county. This connection continued until 1878 when his health failed and he was obliged to return to the farm where he remained until December, 1884, when he went to Florida, where for two years he was engaged in growing fruit.

In 1886 Mr. Teegardin returned to the old homestead and in December of the following year resumed his connection with the mercantile business at St. Paul. His health continuing 'to be uncertain, he spent the winters of 1890, 1891 and 1892 in Florida. In the meantime, in 1891, he retired from business at St. Paul, trading his interests there for property in Ashville and remaining on the farm until 1894. For a short time thereafter he clerked for Teegardin Brothers in their hardware and grocery store at Canal Winchester, Ohio. Locating at Ashville in July, 1894, he clerked for a short time for Ward & Miller, previous to becoming a member of the firm of Ward, Miller & Company, grain dealers. This firm was succeeded by Rockey & Teegardin in the fall of 1895 and in 1897 the latter gave place to Ward & Teegardin. In August, 1902, he became the sole proprietor and successfully conducted his expanding business with the assistance of D. F. Taylor, who on July 1, 1906, was admitted as a partner, the firm now being known as Teegardin & Taylor. Aside from his business and domestic life, Mr. Teegardin is socially interested in Masonry, being a member of Lithopolis Lodge, No. 169, F. & A. M.; Walnut Chapter, R. A. M., at Canal Winchester; and Scioto Commandery, No. 35, K. T., at Circleville.

Mr. Teegardin has been twice married. First to Amelia Hoffhines, daughter of John and Jane '( Peters) Hoffhines, on the 24th of December, 1874. Four daughters were born to this union of whom only one is now living - Blanche, wife of R. W. Kraft, of Ashville. Mrs. Amelia Teegardin died September 10, 1886. Our subject's second marriage was to Anna Lilly, daughter of Edward and Louise (Frankenberg) Lilly, her father, who is of both English and German descent, being an attorney at Columbus. Three children - Curtis A., Sarah Louise and Bernice - all of whom are living, resulted from the second marriage.

Obert Emmett Harmount

OBERT EMMETT HARMOUNT, postmaster at Williamsport, is an honored survivor of the great Civil War, in which he participated from 1861 until 1865. Mr. Harmount was

On both paternal and maternal sides, Mr. Harmount comes of Irish ancestry. His paternal grandparents came to America from Ireland, where they were married and settled in Pennsylvania. John Harmount, father of our subject, was born near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. By trade he was a shoemaker and this he followed in his native State and after settling in Ohio. He married Martha Steele, who was also born at Chambersburg and accompanied her parents to Salem, Ohio. In 1849 John Harmount removed with his family to Williamsport, Pickaway County, where Mrs. Harmount died in 1890 and Mr. Harmount in the following year. They, had these children: Melvina, wife of Capt. W. B. Davis;

Robert Emmett, of this sketch; Martha, deceased; John, a resident of Circleville; Memento, a teacher at New Holland; and Mrs. Ada Kirk, a widow, who resides with our subject.

Robert E. Harmount was six years old when his parents removed from Tuscarawas County to Williamsport, where he attended the sessions of school in the old log house which many of the older residents easily recall, and later enjoyed a course of six months at Oberlin College, a sufficient length of time to enable him to secure his certificate. He had intended teaching school, but before he had entered the educational field, the Civil War was precipitated and in July, 1861, although but 18 years old, he became a member of Company A, 27th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under the command of Capt. Nelson F. Lutz, of Circleville. After the close of his first term of enlistment, Mr. Harmount re-enlisted, in December, 1864, at Prospect, Tennessee, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky.

The full story of Mr. Harmount's army experiences, if narrated, would fill many pages of this work and would be replete with interest, covering as they do the campaigns which included fighting in Missouri, the battle and capture of Resaca, of Corinth and Iuka, the long march with Sherman to the sea, the siege of Atlanta and the closing scenes of the War of the Rebellion, the last one being the triumphal review at Washington. At the time of the death of the beloved General McPherson, Mr. Harmount was doing 'duty as a provost guard at headquarters.

After the. close of the war, Mr. Harmount returned to Williamsport, having previously He engaged for a number of years in a successful huckster business both for others and on his own account. He has always been a good and loyal citizen and an upright business man.

Although Mr. Harmount has been a lifelong Republican, he has never been a seeker for political preferment, his present office being the only one he has ever held. To this he was appointed in July, 1897, during the first ad-

In August, 1869, Mr. Harmount was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Ecord, who died in 1872, leaving one daughter, Dana Elizabeth, who resides with her father. An infant died with its mother.

Mr. Harmount is a member of Heber Lodge, No. sor, F. & A. M., and Heber Lodge, O. E. S., at Williamsport. He was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Williamsport and was formerly connected with Groce Post, G. A. R., at Circleville.

walH ARLES D. STEELY, a prosperous | farmer of Pickaway township, was born in this township on November 26, 1868, and is a son of John P. and Mary Elizabeth (Ludwig) Steely, now residents of Fairfield County, Ohio, the former of whom was born in Pickaway township, and the latter in Circleville township, Pickaway County.

Charles D. Steely was reared in the old home in Pickaway township and was educated in the township schools. With the exception of a short period, when he lived in Fairfield County, he has always been a resident of his native township, and since reaching maturity has followed agricultural pursuits. He is thoroughly equipped as a farmer, understanding the properties of soil and its adaptation to special grains or vegetable growths, and also has extensive knowledge concerning the .breeding and economical feeding of stock. With this knowledge added to perseverance, industry and health, Mr. Steely has every help in the way of success. :

On February 11, 1898, Mr. Steely was married to Lenora Thomas, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Levi Thomas, of Pickaway township. They have three children - Ruth, Hazel and Charley Guy.

In politics, Mr, Steely is a Republican. He takes an active interest in all that concerns the advancement of his section and gives hearty support to the cause of education in Pickaway township.

the prominent and highly esteemed citizens of the northern section of Pickaway County, there is none more deserving of mention in a representative work than Col. David L. Smith, one of the best-known residents of Madison township. Colonel Smith was born in Pickaway County, March 9, 1837, and is a son of Jacob and Christina (Hall) Smith.

from there came Jacob Smith, in 1808, when a boy of 14 years, accompanying his father, John Smith, who settled in Madison township, Pickaway County, on the farm now occupied by our subject. At that time all this territory was as yet unsettled, forests stood where now are cultivated fields, and Indians and wild animals roamed where now stand comfortable farm houses or pass modern lines of transportation. The older generation passed away here and Jacob Smith, after a useful, exemplary life, died on the old farm in 1870, being a man who was ~ held in universal respect by his fellow-citizens. He was a substantial farmer and he also engaged in weaving. .

_ David L. Smith was reared in Madison township and was educated in the best schools the township afforded. His main occupation in life has been farming and _ stock-raising, in which he has been uniformly successful. He has long occupied a prominent position among the agriculturists of Madison township. For many years he was identified with military af- his early manhood and later became colonel of a regiment of State militia, which was made up of companies from Madison, Walnut, Harrison, Scioto and Washington townships. As commander of this regiment he was well and favorably known for a long period and has always been given the title of "Colonel." In private as well as military life, Colonel Smith has been a. good citizen. He has served Madison township as trustee, as a member of the School Board and for over a quarter of a century has been a director of School District No. 1, Madison township. He has been an active supporter

Colonel Smith was married in 1864 to Eliza Fellers, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio. They have had 11 children, as follows: Elva E. and Anna C., both living at home; Stephen A., who married Mary Glick and lives in Fairfield County; Jacob R., living at home; Frederick J., of Madison township; Gertrude B., wife of J. B. Klamforth, of Franklin County; Samuel D., who married Kate Fridley and resides in Madison township; John M., who married Lulu Harris and resides in Franklin County; Elmer W. and Elwood F., both living at home; and Willard L., deceased. They also have a boy of 14 years in their family, whom they have raised from the time he was eight days old - his name is Delno William Stotler.

Jacob R. Smith, the second son of the above family, and the manager of the home farm, is one of the best known agriculturists of Madison township and is extensively engaged in breeding Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China swine. He is a member of the School Board of Madison township and is a representative citizen. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and has served for several years as superintendent of the Sunday-school]. In politics he is a Democrat.

Colonel Smith has always been a stanch supporter of the Democratic party. Although no candidate for political honors, still he is deeply interested in its success. Colonel Smith is one of the best posted men of his community, being thoroughly acquainted with all the great questions of the day. He is a genial host, a pleasing conversationalist and from a fund of varied experience draws many an interesting story which throws light on the pioneer history of Madison township.

| A \MES INSKEEP VAUSE, one of the esteemed citizens of Harrison township, resides on his magnificent farm stock-raising are extensively carried on. He was born in Hamilton township, Franklin

County, Ohio, August 12, 1827, but has been identified with Pickaway County since 1857. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth (Decker) Vause.

The early history of the Vause family belongs to Virginia. The father of James I. Vause was born and reared in Hampshire County, Virginia, whence he came to Clark County, Ohio, and purchased a small farm in the vicinity of Springfield. During the War of 1812, he accompanied his neighbors to the frontier to defend their homes from the British and Indians and was captain of the company of light horse during the period of-its service. He found his land well adapted to the growing of grain and the raising of stock, and through his care and excellent methods increased his holdings and became a man of substance as well as importance, owning at his death some 600 acres of land in Franklin and Pickaway counties. In 1823 he settled in the former county and erected a fine home near Lockbourne, in which he resided the rest of his life, his death occurring in 1852, at the age of 66 years. In 1817 he married [Elizabeth Decker, who died in 1852, aged 60 years. Their children were: John D., Rachel, William, Luke D., James Inskeep, Thomas B., and Hannah Decker. Of these, our subject is the only survivor. John D. married Mary Perrill and lived in Harrison township. Rachel married William Thornton Decker and they are survived by six children. William married Mary Stimmel, and Thomas B. married Missouri Moore and resided at Camp Chase, Columbus.

James I. Vause spent his boyhood in attending the district schools and in assisting on the home farm and remained there until 1858, although he had purchased a part of his present farm in 1857. This purchase was one of 482 acres, formerly the property of Joseph Renick, to which Mr. Vause has added, his last purchase, in 1892, being one of a farm of 130 acres, which he bought ol George Hall and William Mott. His farm of 600 acres is deyoted to crops of wheat. corn, oats and hay and to the raising of cattle, horses and swine. (When Mr. Vause acquired his property, a small amount of clearing had been done, but the larger part of the land was still heavily tim-

On November 7, 1854, Mr. Vause was married to Eliza Wright, born April 17, 1827, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Platter) Wright. Mrs. Vause died June 25, 1878, the mother of five children, viz.: Sarah Elizabeth, born October 17, 1856, who died at the age of eight years, 10 months and 17 days; Joseph Wright, born June 22, 1858, one of Harrison township's substantial men; William Thornton, born January 5, 1860, who died March 29, 1861; James Edward, born July 24, 1863, who married Ella Conner, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and resides at Milwaukee, where he follows his profession as civil engineer; and Mary Agnes, born September 12, 1865, who is the wife of I. J. Swayer, of Harrison township. Mr. and Mrs, Swayer have two children - Herbert Edwin and Ray Vause. Mrs. Eliza (Wright) Vause, the mother of this family, was a devoted and useful member of the Asbury Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church and was a hearty worker in the Missionary Society of that body.

Mr. Vause was married (second), on September 9, 1880, in Walnut township, Pickaway County, to Mary A. Haas, who was born November 7, 1845, in Pickaway County, Ohio, and died November 13, 1900, aged 55 years. She was a daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Haas, of Pickaway County.

The beautiful home of Mr. Vause was erected in 1873, taking the place of the old log house, which had served its time as a place of residence. Here Mr. Vause still resides, although he is relieved of all business care by his son, Joseph Wright Vause, who has always resided on the old homestead. In spite of his 79 years, Mr. Vause is in the enjoyment of vigorous health, this being a heritage from a wholesome boyhood and the result of an unusual busy life, a large part of which has been passed in the healthful pursuits of agriculture. In his political views, Mr. Vause has always been an ardent Republican. As an intelligent citizen he has kept alive his interest in public movements as well as local enterprises and has been liberal in the assistance he has given to objects of charity and benevolence when they have been brought to his attention. Aside from the personal esteem in which he is held, he is an interesting figure in Harrison township as a representative of a fine old family which came to the county as pioneers.

Aniel Rittenour Knowles

ANIEL RITTENOUR KNOWLES, a representative citizen and farmer of Wayne township, was born January 25, 1853, on the farm adjoining the one where he now lives. His father was Robert Knowles, who came from the State of Delaware to Pickaway County, and married Emeline Rector, daughter of John R. Rector, of Deer Creek township, near Kinderhook, the family being one of the oldest in that part of the county.

Daniel R. Knowles grew to manhood on the farm, receiving his education in the district school, followed by one term in the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio. In 1873 his parents and their children moved to Butler County, Kansas, where for a year he was employed in the county recorder's office. The following year he assisted his father in the live-stock trade, during that year returning to Pickaway County. On the roth of November, 1876, he was joined in wedlock, with Ella M. Owens, daughter of Samuel M. Owens, one of" the most substantial and best known citizens of Wayne township, and they have since resided on a farm of 100 acres, which Mr. Knowles successfully tills. They have a beautiful home. Two children, daughters, were born of the marriage - Birdie and Nannie. The first named married Orie C. Snelling, of Pickaway County. They now reside in Columbus. Four children have been born to them: Beulah (who died at the age of five years), Muriel May, Henry K. and Dorothy Elizabeth. Nannie, the younger daughter, is at home.

Besides giving close attention to his farm, Mr. Knowles has found time to devote to the welfare and best interests of the nighborhood, the township and county, the church, schools and other local affairs. In 1882 he was elected trustee of the township, serving three years, and in 1900 was land appraiser of the township. He is now serving his 17th year as assessor. In all these capacities he acquitted himself with promptness, ability and unquestioned integrity. Politically an ardent Democrat, he has served as delegate in county, district and State conventions, represented the township eight years on the County Central Committee, and is now serving his second term as a member of the Democratic County Executive Committee.

RTHUR M. DAUGHERTY, treasurer of Darby township, manager of Jones & Company's coal and grain business at Derby, and prominent both in politics and church work, is a son of John and Anna (Peters) Daugherty. When quite young his grandparents emigrated from Ireland; of their large family, there are only two members now living: Daniel, who is married and resides at Howard City,

John Daugherty was born in Ross County, Ohio, and married Anna H. Peters, daughter of John Peters, whose American ancestors were "Mayflower" voyagers. Mrs. John Daugherty is one of a family of seven children; a brief record of her brothers and sisters follows: George, a soldier of the Civil War, who married Olive Howard and now lives in Arkansas; William, also a defender of the Union in the Civil War, who married Mary Brand and is a resident of Allen County, Ohio; James, who gave his life for his country, being killed at the battle of Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Elizabeth, whose first husband, Bart both now deceased; Margaret, who married (first) Nelson McLaughlin, (second) Daniel Hoak and (third) Austin Barber - Mrs, Barber and her husband are both dead.

Mr. and Mrs. John Daugherty, the parents of our subject, were married at Columbus, Ohio, in 1871, and of their four children .Arthur M. is the eldest. George, the second, married Ura Sutton and is engaged in the oil business at Spencerville, Ohio. Daisy is the wife of Ora B, Crites, an Allen County farmer. Clarence, who is unmarried, lives at home with his parents, who are residents of Amanda township, Allen County.

Arthur M. Daugherty was born in Franklin County, Ohio, and when his father moved to Allen County accompanied his parents thither. He attended the colleges at Lima, Ohio, and Valparaiso, Indiana, completing a commercial] course at the former institution, and began teaching at the age of 18 years. Mr. Daugherty continued in this professional work for IO years, teaching nine years in the common schools and one year in Lima College.

On September 28, 1go1, our subject was united in marriage. with Emma Crites, daughter of Amos and Carlile (Shock) Crites, of Allen County, this State. Mrs. Daugherty has a brother, Titus, who was married to a daughter of Samuel East, of that county, and two sisters - Martha, wife of Marion Imler, and Adelina, wife of Daniel Whitetone, the former a resident of Allen County and the latter of Auglaize County, Ohio. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Daugherty - Melvia May, at DePy, on the 8th of September, 1902.

being the only candidate of that organization to make a successful run in Darby township. Besides attending to the duties of this office, he is engaged in the raising of fancy poultry, his special "breed being Buff Plymouth Rocks.