Pickaway County, Ohio - Chapter 31: Some Representative Men of the County, 1906 (part 6 of 17)

Jacob Bennett, the subject of this sketch, grew up on his father's farm in Hocking County and received a common-school education. On August 12, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 18th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Colonel Stanley and Captain Fenton. He participated in numerous skirmishes and took part in the battle of Stone River and also in the battle of Cickedenipaks subsequently serving on detached duty for a year, most of this period being spent at Chattanooga. He was mustered out at Columbus, Ohio, in November, 1864, and was discharged on November goth. He then returned to his parents and worked out by the month for one summer. He was married on August 24, 1865, to Lodema Tremain, who was born in Mian County, Ohio, July 1, 1839, and is a daughter of Edwin and Sarah Jane (Hutsell) Tremain. Mrs. Sarah Jane (Hutsell) Tremain was a native of Miami County, Ohio. After her husband's death, she moved to Pickaway County and died in Darbyville in 1896. After his marriage, Mr. Bennett rented a farm jor one year and afterwards worked in a sawmill for four or five years. In 1876 he moved to a farm in Pickaway County near Darbyville and worked at farming until the time of his retirement to Darbyville, in 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have had eight children, namely: Thomas Edwin, who is engaged in farming near Darbyville; Mary, of Richland County; Franklin, who lives in Columbus:; David, who lives in Madison County ; William, who is engaged in farming in Muhlenberg township: Sarah Jane, who lives at home; Stephen, who Jives in Derby; and Lucy, who lives at home.

Mr. Bennett is a member of the Methodist Ipiscopal Church. Politically, he has always been a Republican, and is at present justice of the peace. He is a member of Groce Vost, G. A. R., at Circleville.

culturist and substantial man of Walme) =onut township, who owns 466 acres of excellent land, was born on the old homestead which he now owns, on February 15, 1837. and is a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Messe) Haas.

The parents of Mr. Haas were both born and reared in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In 1836 they were married in their native neighborhood and moved immediately to Walnut township, Pickaway County. Jacob Haas was born September 2, 1808, and died in Walnut township, February 6, 1896. His wife was born November 28, 1810, and died November 26, 1883. They reared a family of eight children, the survivors being John G., Daniel

John G. Haas was reared and educated in Walnut township and this locality has always been his home, with the exception of the winter of 1854-55, when he was attending college at Delaware, Ohio. After his return. he taught school in Walnut township for some eight years and also served for four years as township superintendent of schools.

On March 10, 1859, Mr. Haas was married to Harriet D. Hedges, who is a daughter of Jabez and Maria Hedges. Mrs. Haas died March 24, 1901, the mother of six children, viz.: Edward Byron, Ella, Clara, Dora, anid two babes that died in infancy. [Edward Byron was born June 22, 1860, and died August 16, 1891. He married Clara Peters and they hal two sons - Kalph P. and John Samuel. Ila, born January 31, 1863, remains at home with her father. Clara, born July 7, 1864, married Clayton Weaver, has four children - \lice. Anna, Harriet and Mabel - and resides at the home of our subject. Dora, born September 12, 1867, married Oscar Heffner, of Walt township and they have three children - John G., Ray Edward and Howard.

Aiter marriage, Mr. Haas remained on the homestead for one. year and then removed to the home of his father-in-law, where he operated the farm for two years. He then came to his present farm, trading a property he had previously owned and paying the sum of $5,000 in addition. This valuable farm contains 300 acres and is finely improved. The large brick residence is one of the finest homes in the township. It stands well back from the highway and is approached by a walk leading through a row of beautiful cedar trees. Mr. Haas also owns the old homestead of 160 acres, in Walnut township.

For many years Mr. Haas has heen one of the leading men of his locality. He is a prominent Democrat and was only 22 years old when he was elected to the office of township clerk. Subsequently he served as trustee and as treasurer and for six years as infirmary director. He has also served as one of the trustees of the Reber Hill Cemetery. Since

18o8 he has been agent for the land owned by the Ohio State University, which at first included 1,600 acres, a part of which is sit- 'uated in Illinois, requiring Mr. Haas to visit that State very frequently. He still has 619 acres of this land under his direct management, having sold advantageously $134,000 worth of this land. All of his operations in this connection have been of the most. satisiactory nature to all concerned.

In his religious views Mr. Haas is identified with the [-vangelical Association, in which he has been a steward many years. member of the local Grange. A group picture ot the Tlaas family accompanies this sketch.

Ohio, in 1853, and is a son of the late distinguished Dr. N. E. Jones. The latter was a graduate of both Hudson College and Hudson Medical College and for many

York. In 1875 he was graduated there with his degree of A. B., three years later receiving the degree of A. M. from the same institution. In 1876 he was graduated in medicine from the Ohio Medical College and subsequently took a post-graduate course at the New |

Dr. Jones then came to Circleville, entered into practice and also became a member of the faculty of the Columbus Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio, filling the chair of ophthalmology for two years, and that of physiology for four years. The demands of a rapidly growing private practice, however, made it necessary for Dr. Jones to resign his college work and devote his whole time to his extensive Circle- ville practice. Until 1882 he was associated with his father, but at that date the older physician retired and our subject has continued to practice alone. He is a member of the Columbus Academy of Medicine, of the American Academy of Medicine, and of the Pickaway County Medical Society. The last named organization, which is one of the oldest medical societies in the State, was incorporated by three eminent physicians of Circleville - Dr. N. E. Jones and Drs. Turney and Thompson,

In 1882 Dr. Jones was married to Mary McMullin, a daughter of the late Rev. Samuel H. McMullin, who was pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Glendale, Ohio. The children of Dr. and Mrs, Jones are: Hildeburn J., a student at Amherst College: Llovd A., a student in the Circleville High School; and Lillian,

Politically Dr, Jones is a Republican. He served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention which nominated the late President McKinley, in 1896. Through several administrations he has been medical pension expert for Southern Ohio. Fraternally he is an Elk.

HOBERT MATHIAS HIPSHER, a (/ prominent and substantial farmer of Washington township, the owner of 732 acres of valuable land, was born in Madison township, Tairfield County, Ohio, October 10, 1833, and is a son of

John Hipsher was born at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio with his parents when two years of age. His father, Mathias Hipsher, entered land in Madison township, Fairfield County, and that remained the homestead. Elizabeth (Young) Hipsher, the mother of Robert M. Hipsher, was reared near what is now known as Clear Port, Madison township, Fairfield County, and was a daughter of Robert Young, a pioneer of that county, On the paternal side Robert M. Hipsher comes of German ancestry and on the maternal is of English descent. On October 1, 1851, John Hipsher left Fairfield County, Ohio, accom-

Robert M. Hipsher accompanied his parents to Illinois but remained there only a short time. After his return to Ohio, he spent one year in Hocking County and in 1853 was married to Sarah Chambers, a daughter of Alexander Chambers. The latter owned a farm of 332 acres in Washington township, Pickaway County, on which he never lived and which is now the home of our subject, having been purchased by him at $3 per acre. Mr. Chambers spent his whole life on his farm of 300 acres in Hocking County.

After his marriage, Mr. Hipsher, with his wife, removed to Illinois, where they lived for several years. Mr. Hipsher's total residence in Illinois comprised about four years. Upon returning to Ohio, they lived on the Chambers homestead in Hocking County for two years. In 1857 they came to their present farm, which, at that time, was heavily timbered. They lived for a time in a log cabin and while Mr. Hipsher was clearing the land and getting it under cultivation, the family saw something of pioneer life. Subsequently the old Jog cabin was torn down and a comfortable frame dwelling took its place. Mr. Hipsher is one of the largest landowners in his vicinity, his property being divided into six separate farms, each one of which has certain claims to excellence. There is one tract of 402 acres, which is divided into three farms, which were originally the George Hoffman farm, the Daniel Heffner farm and the home place. He also owns 165 acres near Oakland, in Fairfield County, 50 acres near Lancaster, in Bern township. l*airfield County, and 137 acres in Hocking County. He has carried on general farming operations on his home place and has satisiactorily rented his other properties. He has expended a large amount of money in making excellent improvements.

Mr. and Mrs. Hipsher have had four children, as follows: Malissa, Jennie, Drusilla and Rhoda. Malissa married Samuel Heffner and at her death, in July, 1905, left three of her four children, viz.: Sarah, who married

Elmer Coffman and has one child, Sarah Jane, born in July, 1898; Flora, who married George Wolf; and Weldon. Jennie Hipsher married Simon Barr. Drusilla married Ananias Morris, of Circleville. Rhoda remains at home with her parents. The family is one of the most highly respected in Washington township.

P=) SEPH SMITH, a successful farmer of Scioto township, was born in Goodhope township, Hocking County, Ohio, July 24, 1853. His father was a farmer, he was trained to agricultural pursuits, and his entire life has been devoted to the avocation whose results form the basis of the wealth of the United States. Mr. Smith attended the district schools of his neighborhood and assisted on-the family homestead until he was 20 years of age, after which he worked out as a farm hand until 1883. In 'that year he began farming for himself near Pleasantville, Fairfield County, this State, continuing in that locality for the succeeding 10 years.

In 1893 Mr. Smith removed to the Ford farm, in Scioto township, about a mile and a quarter from his present location, and remained there for five years, since which time he has been operating the well-known H. H. Seeds farm of 155 acres. As a portion of the land is given up to crops of corn, wheat and oats and a portion to the raising of cattle, he is engaged in what may be called mixed farming.

Mr. Smith's wife was before marriage Elizabeth Asbell, daughter of William and Almeda Asbell, and by her he has hecome the father of the following seven children: Arthur E. and William, living at home: Cora, wife of Prentiss Seeds, residing at Orient; Alma, wife of Curtiss Ryerson, of Columbus; Josie Lee, wife of Oscar Bethards, a resident of Orient; and Sadie and Grace, who live at home with their parents.

Mr. Smith is active and influential in the politics of the county, and a stanch supporter of Democracy. He has served as township | trustee for several terms - once by appointment and twice by election - and has been a member of the School Board for a period of six years. He was once honored by election as a delegate to a county convention, but declined to serve on the ground that he had not been a resident of the county for a sufficient length of time to be entitled to such representation,

The father of Mr, Smith, who was a native of Virginia, came to this State when a young man, and died about 35 years ago, at the age of 73 years. His mother was born in Guernsey County. this State, and died in 1893, at the advanced age of 82.

ma EN JAMIN FRANKLIN HILL, a well-known resident and highly respected citizen of Muhlenberg township, resides with his venerable mother on the homestead farm of 100 acres which is situated on the Bloomfield and Darbyville turnpike. He belongs to an old pioneer family of this section and was born on the farm where he now lives March 12, 1856. He is a son of William L. and Susan (Gilliland) Hill.

The Hill family and many of its kindred belong to old established families of Virginia, many of whom, after the final adjustment of the difficulties growing out of the War of 1812, sought new homes and better opportunities for their children, in unsettled sections of Ohio. In 1815 a large colony of neighbors and relatives started from Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia), for the Ohio River, their covered wagons, one after the other, making a long train. At Wheeling the whole colony was conveyed across the broad river on a ferryboat, and on Ohio soil they again took to changes of fortune which have attended the Hill family, they have never forgotten the useful service done them by the old wagon and a part of it is still kept as a relic surrounded with a sentimental interest.

subject. With him came Judge William Mlorence, who had previously visited this section as far back as 1806, had entered several thousand acres of land on Darby Creek and then had returned to tell his neighbors and friends the locality's advantages, which doubtless had much to do with the united migration. Col. Ilias Florence, son of Judge Ilorence, became the largest landowner in the county. |

Capt. William Hill, son of Le Roy, was born in Virginia, accompanied his father to Pickaway County in 1815 and lived here until his death at the age of 70 vears. His estate of 700 acres of land was divided among the six of his eight children that grew to maturity.

Wilham L. Hill, son of William and father of Frank Hill. was born in Hampshire Couny. Virginia (now West Virginia), June 23, 1800. He was therefore a youth of 15 years when his parents and neighbors came to Darby Creek, in November, 1815. Settlement was made on the left bank of the creek, opposite Darbyville. At that time the whole country was a forest in which game and many wild beasts abounded, it not being a very unusual occurrence to shoot bears and wolves. Deer were plentiful and venison was no unaccustomed dainty in the larders of the pioneers. Turkeys were also in abundance. Almost every male member of the early settlers' families became good sportsmen. The clearing of their large bodies of land became an immediate duty and 'William L. Hill, after receiving his portion from his father, a tract of 100 acres, began to make a clearing, but subsequently exchanged it with a brother, gaining in this way the land now occupied by his w idow and sons, Henry C. and Benjamin Franklin. The property at one time comprised 175 acres. During his long life here, Mr. Hill succeeded in clearing nearly all'of it. His death occurred April 19, 1881. In political belief he was first a Whig, and when party changes came about he was first a Know- Nothing and later a Republican. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

On April 4, 1833. William L. Hill was united in marriage with Susan Gilliland, who was born October 5, 1816, in Darby township, Pickaway County, Ohio. This venerable lady who still survives has passed the whole of her go years in the vicinity of her birthplace, with the exception of one year spent in Champaign County, Illinois. She is a daughter of Capt. John and Elizabeth (Thomas) Gilliland.

Capt. John Gilliland was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, and was the youngest of nine children born to his father, Samuel Gilliland. Three of the sons of Samuel Gilliland served in the War of 1812 - Nathaniel, Samuel and Hugh. At the time of Hull's surrender at Detroit, they were serving there and much against their will they were compelled to give up their arms. The two other sons, John and Andrew, remained at home; the former gained his title of captain as a commander of the Ohio State militia.

Captain Gilliland was 18 years of age when he came to Pickaway County, preceding his parents. He picked out a desirable home for them and they later settled on it and spent the rest of their lives here. Captain Gilliland owned 550 acres, which he had well stocked. After the death of seven of his 13 children, he sold out his land in Pickaway County and went to Champaign County, Illinois, where he died aged 60 years. His widow and children later went to Missouri and those who continued with the mother finally located in Kansas.

Captain Gilliland married Elizabeth Thomas, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, of Virginia parentage. Their children were: Enoch, deceased; Nancy ; Elizabeth, who died young; Susan, the mother of our subject; Nathaniel, who died young; Andrew Jackson, deceased, late a resident of Kansas, who served during the Civil War as a member of the Seventh Regiment, Ilinois Vol. Cav.; David, who died young; John, who died aged seven years ; Robert, who died young; Hugh, of Missouri; Lacy Ann, of Kansas; and Mary Jane, of Missouri.

To William L. Hill and wife were born nine children, as follows: Albert, now a resident of Kansas, who was a soldier during the Civil War, a member of the 45th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf.; Sarah (Hankins), of Chillicothe; Kate (McKinley), of Harrisburg, Ohio; Coleman, also a member of the 45th Regiment,

Ohio Vol. Inf., who died in prison; Henry C., now residing at home, who was the first of the sons to enlist in the Union Army - he served three years in Company A, 45th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and also in the State militia; Annie (Litton), of Ashville; Elizabeth (Hott), of Pickaway County; Benjamin Franklin,. our subject; and Mary J. (Goss), of Columbus. Henry C. is the manager of the home farm for his mother, who is still a lady of remarkable strength of both mind and body. Born at a date which reaches far back in the history of our country, she has lived to witness its most wonderful developments. She is intelligently interested in all that concerns the country, her neighborhood and especially her family. Benjamin Franklin Hill, our immediate subject, has always resided in the old home with his mother. He was reared and educated in Muhlenberg township. During his younger years he assisted in farming, but his tastes and talents do not lie in that direction. From boyhood he showed a mechanical turn of mind which developed into a strong desire for working with tools, resulting in his learning the carpenter's trade. This he has followed for 23 years and has a well-equipped shop on the home farm. Politically Mr. Hill is a Republican,

W. PLUM, one of the popular officials of Pickaway County - the efficient county clerk - is also a member of the well-known insurance firm of Hummel & Plum, of Circleville. He was

William Plum was born in Franklin County, Ohio, and settled in Pickaway County in 1865, where he engaged in large farming and stock dealing operations. He died in 1888, his wife having passed away previously.-

H. W. Plum was liberally educated, first in the country schools, then in the Ohio Normal University at Ada, and Ohio University at Athens. Following this he taught school for

12 years throughout Pickaway County and for five years was superintendent of schools at Tarlton. For six years he was a.member of the County Board of School Examiners and is well known all threugh this section of the State in educational circles. In 1903 he embarked in the fire and life insurance business in partnership with Mr. Hummel; the firm represents eight fire insurance companies and the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, of New Jersey. In 1903 he was elected clerk of the courts of Pickaway County and assumed the duties of the office on August I, 1904.

The paternal grandfather of Dr. Irwin, John E. Irwin, came to Circleville, Ohio, at an early day, the family being an old and wellestablished one of Pennsylvania. George A. Irwin, the father of Dr. Irwin, was a very prominent citizen of Circleville and was twice the choice of his party for mayor of that city. For years he was interested in the milling business there, prior to that time having been an extensive farmer in Walnut township. His death occurred at Circleville.

Samuel J, Irwin completed his high school course at Circleville, graduating on 'June 14, 1883. In the fall of that year he began the study of medicine with Dr. George T. Row, of Circleville, with whom he continued for several years and then entered the Medical College of Ohio, now known as the medical department of the University of Cincinnati, where he was most creditably graduated in March, 1887. In the following year he located-at Tarlton, where he now enjoys a large and lucrative practice. During the first administration of President Cleveland, he served as pension examiner of Pickaway County.

In November, 1889, Dr. Irwin was married to Helen E. Ballard, a daughter of the late James Ballard, of Tarlton, a well-known citizen who died in 1891. Dr. and Mrs. Irwin have four daughters, viz.: Mary L., Marion B., Pauline and Maxine E.

Politically Dr. Irwin is a Democrat. Fraternally he belongs to Columbia Lodge, I. O. O. F., at Circleville, and is a 32nd degree Mason. For nine years he has been a member of Company F, Sixth Regiment, Ohio National Guard, and for the last four years held the rank of Ist lieutenant in this company. Dr. Irwin is a public-spirited citizen and is always ready to promote the best interests of the town. He has served as a member of the board of directors of the Tarlton Special School District and has paid close attention to the work coming before this body. With his wife he belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

enn TL LIAM B. WEGERLY, who operates a fine farm in Washington township, was born in Ross County, Ohio, February 9, 1856, and is the oldest child of Adam and Amelia (Schlager) Wegerly.

Adam Wegerly is still living and owns the farm of 350 acres which his son William B. operates for him. He is the father of six children: William B., our subject; John V., born August 14, 1857, who is single and lives on the home farm; Milton B., born February 25, 1859, who married Matilda' Kellstadt and has one child - Shirley; Margaret Alice, born January 22, 1861, who married John Lamparter of Circleville and has one child - John; Franklin A., born March 20, 1863, who married Clara Evans and lives on a part of the home farm, in Circleville township; and LaFayette, born September 11, 1880, who is practicing law at Circleville, being a member of the firm of Lindsay & Wegerly.

William B. Wegerly is the only one of the fanily born in Ross County. When he was two years of age, his parents moved to Pickaway County and settled on a farm of 260 acres in Perrv township, where they lived for several years. After selling the farm, his father bought a farm of 260 acres in Circleville township, a portion of which is now owned by Henry Hulse. In 1866 Adam Wegerly purchased a tract of land four miles north of Circleville on the Walnut Creek turnpike, where he and the members of his family living at home reside, having removed thither in 1890.

SILMER ELSWORTH SMITH, one of the representative business men of Ashville, was born January 30, 1862, in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a son of Reuben and Eliza A. (Glick) Smith.

Mr. Smith comes of honest old Pennsylvania stock, families whose integrity was as solid as the enduring hills where they were nurtured. Ata very early day both the Smiths and the Glicks settled in Madison township, Pickaway County. Reuben Smith, father of Elmer E. Smith, was born in Madison township and is a son of Jacob and Mary (Hall) Smith and a grandson of John Smith. He still survives, in his 85th year, and spends his time 'between Ashville and the homes of his children throughout Madison township. His wife passed away in January, 1897, at the age of 69 years. Their children were: 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;

Orlando, of Madison township; Emma K., wife of, WW. D. Nothstine, of Madison township ; Seymour M., of Duvall, this county; Addie F., widow of S. S. Smith, of Canal Winchester, Ohio; Elmer Elsworth, of this sketch; and Birdie V., wife of Lester E. Hickle, of Pittsburg. The father of this family followed farming all his active life. Prior to the death of his wife, they celebrated their "Golden Wedding." In politics he has always been a supporter of the Democratic party. He belongs to the Lutheran Church.

the local schools, the Normal School at Lithopolis, and was graduated at the Pleasantville Academy, in 1890. He then entered the educational field and for 13 years was a teacher in Pickaway County, and for two years in Fairfield County, during which time he taught one year in the Lithopolis High School. In 1893 he was called to Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, to accept an official position in the Philadelphia House of Refuge, where he remained for almost 12 years, during eight of which he was record clerk and for the last four years, acting assistant superintendent.

In November, 1904, Mr. Smith left Glen Mills and came to Ashville, where in partnership with George M. Hickle, of Lancaster, he' opened up a large department store. It has been enlarged into one of the leading stores of its kind in Pickaway County, carrying a very large and complete stock, which is handled with the good judgment and the unfailing courtesy which has made the enterprise successful.

On January 30, 1888, Mr. Smith was married to Mary S. Freibely, who is a daughter of Lewis and Maggie A. (Courtright) Freibely, of Fairfield County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one son, Jebb Horton, who was born June 8, 1895. Mr. Smith belongs to the Lutheran Church, while Mrs. Smith is a Presbyterian.

. Fraternally Mr. Smith is an Odd Fellow, belonging to Pickaway Lodge, No. 747. Politically he is in perfect accord with the Democratic party, has always been more or less interested in public matters since attaining his majority and has been sent as a delegate to important conventions... Both as business man and as citizen he stands very high in public esteem throughout Pickaway County.

IIARLES J. DELAPLANE, a prominent and representative member of the Pickaway County bar, whose home has always been located in Circleville, his native city. was born here in 1846, and is a son of Samuel Delaplane, formerly a prominent merchant at Circleville, who died in 1856.

uated at the Cincinnati Law Sehool. He immediately opened an office at Circleville, where he has continued to practice, although for the past few vears not so continuously, on account of poor health. During his most active years he served as. solicitor of Circleville for two terms and as prosecuting attorney of Pickaway County fora like period. During his administration of the office he was noted for the fearlessness with which he protected the interests entrusted to him, but he was never accused of the professional vanity which has marked the official life of many members of both bench and bar. His clients were of the best. In addition to professional duties, Mr. Delaplane was secretary and treasurer of the Circleville Light & Power Company, for some 12 years.

Mr. Delaplane was married to Mary Theime, who was born in Waverly, Ohio, and they have three daughters, viz.: Mary Louise, Ruth and Alice. Mr. Delaplane holds fraternal Knights of

SARIS. A. WELDON, one of the lead- ' ing members of the bar at Circleville, who is also identified with successful business enterprises and is a member of the large grain dealing firm of Boggs & Weldon, at Elmwood, was born in 1873 at Circleville. He is a son of Christopher Weldon.

The father of our subject was born in Musxingum County, Ohio, but was reared in Madison County and passed a large portion of his active business life in the grocery and grain trade at Circleville.

Chris. A. Weldon was reared in Circleville and graduated from the Circleville High School in 1892. He then took up the study of the law and in 1894 was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School, in 1895 entering upon the practice of his profession at Circleville. In 1896 he was elected city solicitor and served one term. In 1903 he was nominated by the Republican party for probate judge, but was defeated at the polls by a small majority. Mr. Weldon has served his party faithfully and is fully in its confidence. He has served some five years as a member of the Republican County Committee, of which he is chairman. On 1894, he was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio and in 1900 to practice in the United States Courts.

In April, 1902, Mr. Weldon was united in marriage with Margaret C. Boggs, a daughter of Lemuel Boggs. They have two children - Lemeul B. and Margaret C. Both Mr. and Mrs. Weldon are members of the Presbyterian Church.

Fraternally Mr, Weldon is connected with the Elks, Woodmen of the World and National Union. For many years he has been one of Circleville's reliable, representative men, ready at all times to promote good feeling and assist in the upbuilding of the city and its laudable enterprises.

ULIUS J. WRIGHT, deceased, once a prominent resident of Pickaway County, was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, January 5, 1830, and died in his old home place in the county of his

The father of Mr. Wright was born in Ireland and died when his son Julius was 13 years of age. His mother was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, and her life closed when her son was a child of five years. The orphan boy was reared in the -home of his grandfather, with whom he remained until he started out in life for himself.

Upon coming to Ohio, Julius J. Wright settled for a time in Ross County. From there he went to Osage County, Kansas, where he took up a government land claim on which he lived for some years. Upon his return to Ohio, he located in Pickaway County, where he lived for many years. On April 5, 1866, he was married to Mary A. Emerson, who was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 5, 1838. She is a daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Kennedy) Emerson, the former

Thomas Emerson was a son of Thomas and Mary (Downey) Emerson, who came to Pickaway County and were very early settlers in Pickaway township. The father of Mrs. Wright became one of the very old residents here, his life extending to g1 years. Of his children, three survive, viz.: James, of Pickaway township; Mrs. Mary A. Wright; and George T., also of Pickaway township.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Wright were eight in number, the survivors being: Sarah A., Thomas E., Robert F., Adella M., Laura L. and Walter E. Mrs. Wright resides on a fme farm of 100 acres of well-cultivated land. She is a valued member of Ebenezer Church of the Evangelical Association. Her whole life has been passed in Pickaway County and she is a worthy representative of one of its oldest and most honored families.

AMES WARD has been a. prominent resident of Pickaway County since 1857. For many years he was actively engaged in farming in Walnut township, 'where he still owns a large estate ; for the past two years, however, he has been a resident and leading business man of Ashville, being president of the Citizens' Bank and extensively interested in the grain business. He was born October 16, 1844, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a son of Peter and Mary Ann (Greek) Ward.

Peter Ward and his wife were both natives of Fairfield County. In the spring of 1849 he moved to Allen County, where he resided for four years, being killed in 1853 by a team. William Ward, the great-grandfather of our subject, was a native of England who came to this country and first settled in Virginia. In 1802 he moved to Pickaway County, which at that time was included in Ross County. William Ward, grandfather of James Ward, was born in Virginia and upon coming to Ohio settled in Pickaway County; later he married and moved into Fairfield County.

James Ward, the subject of this sketch, was compelled to leave home at an early age because of the death of his father. He went to the home of his brother-in-law, Sidney J. Ward, at 12 years of age and bound himself to his brother-in-law until his 21st year, under the condition that he was to be given a horse, bridle, saddle and a suit of clothes, which he received in 1865. He received his early education in the common schools and afterward took a special course in the normal school at Lebanon, Ohio, preparing himself for teach- After leaving school, he engaged in farming and also taught school for 16 winters. Since then he has devoted his time and energies to agricultural pursuits. He finally, in 1878, bought the farm where he had lived as a boy and as a tenant, paying $114 per acre, and having 10 years to pay for the same. He continued to be a resident of the farm until 1904.

In August, 1863, Mr. Ward enlisted in the Ohio National Guard for five years and was made corporal in Company F, 92nd Regiment. On May 2, 1864, he was called into the United States service for 100 days, as a member of Company C, 155th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and served until August 27th, when he was discharged at Camp Dennison. He was discharged from the Ohio National Guard, May 1, 1866, by act of the State Legislature.

Mr. Ward was married in 1876 to Harriet Cromley, a daughter of Stephen Cromley. They had two children, both of whom died during infancy. Mrs. Ward died December 6, 1882. In 1893 he was married to Hannah L. McCan, a daughter of James McCan, who is a resident of Pickaway' County. Mr. Ward is prominent in Masonry, being a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery at Circleville. He is also a member of Lodge No. 747, I. O. O. F., at Ashville; Nebraska Grange, No. 64, of Walnut township; and W. H. Morral Post, No. 167, G. A R., of Ashville.

Mr. Ward started in life a very poor boy and is now a man. of large means, and takes a very active interest in all movements that tend toward the advancement of the town and community in which he resides. He is president of the Citizens' Bank of Ashville and has been engaged in the grain business for a number of years. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens and takes more pride in being a farmer than in being the president of a bank. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Ward accompany this sketch.

LVIN A. REICHELDERFER, 'a prominent .agriculturist and wellknown citizen of Salt Creek township, and one of the township trustees, resides on the George Bennett farm, a tract of 240 acres, which is situated on the Circleville and Adelphi turnpike. Mr. Reichelderfer was born May 21, 1870, in Pickaway County, and is a son of Rufus and Susan (Davis) Reichelderfer.

The parents of Mr. Reichelderfer were both born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, where the paternal grandfather, Jeremiah Reichelderfer, had settled among the pioneers. Rufus Reichelderfer has been a lifelong resident of Salt Creek township as have his two half-sisters, Caroline and Julia

Reichelderfer and wife were: Minerva J., deceased; George, of Peoria, Illinois; Alvin A., of this sketch; Nelson E., of Lancaster, Ohio; and Stella E., wife of Arthur Heffner, of Whisler, Ohio. Rufus Reichelderfer is an influential member of the Democratic party in Salt Creek township. He has served as township trustee for a long period and he has also been a member of the School Board.

Alvin A. Reichelderfer was reared to manhood on his father's farm and was educated. in the township schools. just pride in his agricultural acquirements and has the reputation, honestly earned, of being one of the most successful farmers of his locality. He has been located on the present farm since September, 1899, and can show very satisfactory results. He carries on mixed husbandry and raises some very fine stock.

and reared in Pickaway County, and is a daughter of Enoch Karshner, a prominent farmer of Salt Creek township. They have one son, Clay W., born July 22, 1893, who is attending the local school.

Politically, Mr. Reichelderfer is a Democrat. He is serving his first term as township trustee, to which office he was elected by the largest majority ever given a candidate in Salt Creek township. This speaks well for his pop- He has served six years as road supervisor of District No. 5 and his duties have always been faithfully performed with the best interests of the public in view. He is a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Tarlton, and of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Laurelville.

USTAVUS ADOLPHUS CLELm| LEN, owner of a_ well-improved homestead of 102 acres in Wayne township, was born in Pickaway County, August 26, 1854. His parents, Joseph and Celinda (Prindle) Clellen, were also married in this county, so that both he and his family are closely identified with it.. Mr. Clellen was trained to agricultural pursuits in his early years and has held closely to them in his later life; the result was a thorough acquaintance with all agricultural details and a successful outcome of his labors. When he purchased his present property of J. W. Wiggins, he set about its thorough improvement. He cultivated the land: on modern principles, drained it with tile and in 1899 erected a comfortable frame residence of seven rooms.

In 1891 Mr. Clellen was elected by the Republicans to the office of township assessor, being the first successful candidate of the party for that office in Wayne township. This was an unusual testimonial, both to his personal popularity and individual worth.

Mr. Clellen's wife was formerly Alice Graves, daughter of Westley Graves, of Ross County, Ohio. The following children have been born to their union: Frederick F., who married Madge Shipley, daughter of Louis

Shipley, of Pickaway County, and now resides near Circleville; James B., who attended Lima College; Guy W.; Mary Agnes, who is an accomplished pianist, member of the church choir at Kinderhook, and very prominent socially; Perey Alton and Iris May.

HARLES W. MURPHY, city solic- | itor of Circleville, a prominent attorney and formerly a well-known newspaper man, was born in Greene County, Ohio. "

Mr. Murphy was reared in Greene County and was educated in the public schools of Xenia and at the Ohio Wesleyan University, where he spent several years. -He was graduated in 1874 from the law department of the University of Michigan, and was admitted to the bar in the same year. Mr. Murphy then went to Iowa where he soon became interested in the newspaper business and for six years was editor of the Union, at Sidney, Iowa, where he also served as postmaster until he resigned the office in 1880. From Sidney, Mr. Murphy went to New Mexico and spent a year and a half visiting different portions of one of the most interesting sections of the country.

Mr. Murphy then came to Circleville and was engaged in newspaper work here from 1882 until 1894, since which time he has been in the active practice of his profession. In 1902 he was elected city solicitor for a term of two years but by reason of a change in the municipal code his term expired at the end of one year. He was subsequently re-elected for a term of two years and in 1905 was again reelected. He has been a faithful, conscientious official and enjoys the esteem and confidence of both political parties. He is a stanch Democrat.

On June 8, 1876, Mr. Murphy was married to Margaret B. Darst, a daughter of Jacob Darst, who was one of the early merchants of Circleville. They have had three children, viz.: Clark Darst, who dred in promising young manhood, aged but 23 years, a victim of disease contracted while serving in the Spanish-American War, in Puerto Rico, a member of the Fourth Ohio Regiment Infantry, U. S. Volunteers; Kenneth, who has an aptitude for music, and is studying in New York City, at the Ogden-Crane School of Opera, of which he is business manager; and Brower, who is a student in the Circleville public schools.

Mr. Murphy is a valued member of Groce Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at Circleville, having been a soldier in the Civil War. In 1863 he enlisted first in the Fifth Independent, Ohio Vol. Cav., and later in the 186th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf., and served in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Mr. Murphy and family belong to St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal Church at Circleville.

@|EINHARD G. PALM, who owns a | valuable farm of 55 acres in Clear Creek township, Fairfield County, Ohio, which is used for pasturage, resides on his father's farm of 117 acres, in Washington township, Pickaway County. Mr. Palm was born at Circleville, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1870, and is a son of Charles A. and Christina (Doering) Palm. An extended sketch of these worthy people will be found in another part of this work.

Meinhard G. Palm was five years old when his parents removed to Kansas, where they resided one year and then returned to Circleville, in which city the family home continued to be until Meinhard G. was nine years old, when the family located on the farm in Washington township, which our subject operates.

Mr. Palm was educated in the city and country schools and was reared to be a practical farmer. His whole life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits and he has met with abundant success.

On January 4, 1894, Mr. Palm was married to Ella Miller, who is a daughter of William and Margaret Miller, of Circleville. They have a family of five interesting children: Clarence, Christina Margaret, Carl William. Russell Chester and Bernice. Mr. Palm is one ot the leading members of the Lutheran to Muhlenberg township and sought and ob- Church. He is a well-known and respected cit- tained work on a farm, by the month. He conizen and a good representative of the best ele- | ment to be found in Washington township - a good farmer, a kind neighbor, an advocate of good roads and a supporter of the schools and churches.

"AIS AAC N. BROWN, one of Pickaway 4] County's honored survivors of the great Civil War, to which he gave three years of his young manhood, is a well-known agriculturist of Muh- Jenberg township, owning a highly cultivated little farm in Muhlenberg township, consisting of 14 acres, which the word "garden" aptly describes. Mr. Brown was born June 16, 1831, in Knox County, Ohio, on a farm 10 miles northeast of Mount Vernon, and is a son of Nathan and Elizabeth (Long) Brown.

The parents of Mr. Brown were born in the vicinity of Cove Mountain, Pennsylvania, and were brought to Ohio by their parents in childhood. They married in Ohio and when our subject was seven years old moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, where they resided on a farm for some seven years and then decided to seek a new home in the West. Nathan Brown started with his wife and 11 children, but when he reached Circleville he was taken sick and died in 1848, aged 55 years. The family remained at Circleville until the death of the mother, which took place on July 5, 1855, when the family became scattered. The children were: Polly, Abraham and Susan, all deceased; Isaac N., of this sketch; Jacob, a resident of Illinois, who survived imprisonment at Andersonville, during the Civil War, through a period of 11 months and 13 days; Barbara, now deceased, who married John W. Frost, a veteran of the Mexican War and moved with him to Missouri; John L., of Indiana; William, a member of an Illinois regiment in the Civil War, who died in 1862, at Memphis, Tennessee; Nancy J., a resident of Columbus; Solomon; and Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons, who died in Missouri.

tinued to work in this way for nine years on the farm of James and Perry Dawson, receiving as wages the sum of $8 a month. -\iter he married he continued to live there for two years longer, after which he moved to the James Abernathy farm, which he rented for two years and then removed to the Z. P. Adkins farm near Five Points.

- Mr. Brown was living on this place when he enlisted for service in the Civil \Var, on August 30, 1861, entering Company C, 20th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., Third Brigade of the Third Division of the 17th Army Corps, under Capt. J..M. McCoy and Colonel Whittlesey. When Mr. Brown became a soldier, he entered upon a path of great hardship and constant danger as will be seen on recounting the many battles in which his life was risked. Not including minor engagements, Mr. Brown participated in these battles: Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Bolivar, Iuka, Big Hatchie River, Hankin's Ferry, Raymond, Champion Hills, the whole siege of Vicksburg of 47 days duration, Jackson and Baker's Creek. After three years and one month of service, he was honorably discharged. He was several times injured in the service. At Raymond he was slightly wounded in the left thigh by a bullet and had three ribs broken and a leg broken by being ~ thrown down and run over by a wagon attached to a six-mule team. On April 1, 1864, this injury landed him in the Vicksburg hospital, where he remained for one month and then was sent to Louisville where he remained until he was mustered out.

Upon his return, Mr. Brown resumed farming and continued to live on his rented farm until the fall of 1888, when he purchased his present home of 14 acres which he has placéd under a very fine state of cultivation and which yields handsomely. He has erected the buildings here and has made all the excellent improvements.

In 1852 Mr. Brown was married to Hester A. Starks, who was born in Maryland and died in Iowa. She had three children, viz.: Franklin P., of Iowa; John Wesley, deceased at

Mr. Brown was married (second) in November, 1868, to Mrs. Isabelle F. Nichell, who was the widow of Andrew J. Nichell, who died in the army during the Civil War, leaving four children, viz.: Elias D., of Illinois; Robert C., of Illinois; Mrs. Sarah E. Lyons, of Hardin County, Ohio; and Mrs. Augusta Smith, of Muhlenberg township. Mrs. Brown was born in Vinton County, Ohio, February 22, 1840, and is a daughter of Elias and Sarah (Gardner) Ramey, the former of whom was born in Belmont County, Ohio, and the fatter in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have had these children: Rose Ann; Mrs. Gertrude Kern, deceased; Hattie, wife of Daniel H. Crawford, of Hardin County, Ohio; John M., of Madison County; Etta, wife of Fletcher Graham, living near Derby; Loutie M., who has been a teacher for the past 10 years; and Myrtle, who is the wife of Albert Brown, of Illinois.

AYMAN JONES, whose well-cultivated farm of 212 acres is located four miles from Circleville, on the Circleville and Kingston turnpike, is descended from two old pioneer families of Virginia and Pennsylvania, which had much to do with the early development of Ross County, Ohio. Mr. Jones was born in Salt Creek. township, Pickaway County, Ohio, January 28, 1841, and is a son of Abel and Catherine (Dreisbach) Jones.

Both parents of Lyman Jones were natives of Ross County, Ohio, where the father was born October 31, 1810, and the mother, in 1814. About 1838-39 they moved to Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, and then, in 1864, to Pickaway township, settling on the farm now occupied by our subject. Here Abel Jones died January 6, 1892, having survived his wife, who died in April, 1887. He was a stanch supporter of the Republican party and was a man of sterling integrity of character and broad-minded views. Of his children these survive: Sarah A. and Rebecca, who live with their brother Lyman; Leah, wife of P. W. Brown, of Chillicothe; Mary E., wife otf George Bennett, of Circleville; Alda, wife ot Taylor Boggs, of Chillicothe; Laura J., wife of Harry R. Gregg, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lyman, of this sketch.

Lyman Jones, after completing the public school course in Salt Creek township, became a student at the Ohio University, at Athens, this training better preparing him for the intelligent management of the large estate he now owns.

Mr. Jones has always been affiliated with the Republican party. He is a type of a good citizen, enterprising and public spirited and enjoys the esteem, as he commands the respect, of a wide circle of acquaintances.

MAH RISTIAN CALVIN FOOR, proy]| 9=prietor of the Ashville Hotel, at Ashville, also conducts the leading livery business in the city and is one of the valued citizens.. He was born March 1, 1860, in Bloom township, Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a son of George and Eliza (Weimer) Foor.

Fhe Foor family was established in Fairfield County by the grandparents of Christian C. Foor, who came to Ohio from Berks County, Pennsylvania. Both parents of our subject were born in Ohio.. They were substantial farming people and members of the German Reformed Church. Six sons and three daughters were born to them, namely: William; Christian C., of this sketch; Franklin; Harvey, deceased; Bertha, wife of Harvey Mohart; Norton, deceased; Emma, deceased, who was the wife of Herbert Weimer; Addie, wife of Luther Heller; and Albert.

Christian C. Foor was reared on his father's farm and was educated in the Egypt township district school, which he left at the age of 17 years. From 1877 until 1883 he worked on a farm at Marcy. In 1885 he moved to the farm of H. M. Dunick, on which he resided for six years, engaged in farming, and then removed to the farm of W. H. Pontius in Walnut township, Pickaway County, where he was successfully engaged in farming for the II years following. In 1902 he settled on the farm of W. H. Blue, in Walnut township, where he remained two years. In the fall of 1904 he moved to Ashville and purchased the Ashville Hlotel and the adjoining property, which Mr. Foor utilizes as a first-class livery and boarding stable. He is one of Ashville's enterprising business men.

On June 17, 1883, Mr. Foor was married (first) to Lucinda Swoyer, who was a daughter of Jacob and Mary Swoyer. Mrs. Foor had been a school mate of Mr. Foor's, the families being neighbors in Bloom township. Mrs. .

Foor died November 5, 1894, the mother of four children, viz.: Walter, born August 25, 1883, who died November 6, 1903; Oscar, born October 6, 1888, who is a student in the Ashville High School; Claude Earl, born May 22, 1891, who is a student in the Ashville schools; and one child that died in infancy. Mr. Foor was married (second) to Mary -Spindler, who was a daughter of George and Alice Spindler. They had one child, Earl Spindler, who died aged three months. Mrs. Foor died November 29, 1903.

Mr. Foor is a self-made man. His present financial condition has been brought about entirely through his own industry and good management. He is an ideal landlord, having an affable manner and a pleasing, friendly personality. The guests at the Ashville Hotel are made to feel at home and the trade of the house is constantly on the increase. Mr. Foor is a member of Lodge No. 747, I. O. O. F., at Ashville.

A. LEIST, a representative member of the bar at Circleville, was born in 1868 in Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a son of Daniel Leist, and a grandson of that old pioneer of the in boyhood. During his active business life he was a contractor and builder and many of the old stone houses, which give such a substantial look to many sections throughout the county, were erected by him and still stand as mute memorials to his skill and workmanship. His son, Daniel Leist, was born in 1833 in Pickaway County, and still survives, a venerable resident of Circleville.

C. A. Leist was reared in Pickaway County and first attended the country schools, later went to the Ohio Normal University at Ada, and then turned his attention to teaching. During the five years that he taught school he took advantage of spare time to become acquainted with the first principles of the law, and subsequently studied with the law firm of Folsom & Pontius and later with Judge Festus Walters. In December, 1893, he was admitted to the bar and entered into prdctice on January 1, 1894. Mr. Leist practices in all the courts of the State and also in the Federal courts. He has always been interested in politics and was elected city solicitor of Circleville for a term of four years. He is now serving as a member of the Board of Elections of Pickaway County.

On November 24, 1897, Mr. Leist was married to Elizabeth Crist, who is a daughter of Henry Crist, who for years was a leading business man of Circleville. Mr. and Mrs. Leist have one son - Marvin. Mr. Leist is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Circleville. He is one of the intelligent, progressive men of the city and stands very high personally and professionally.

a prominent A| farmer and stock-raiser of Jackson 4| township, who resides on his present farm of 68 acres and owns also another farm of 57 acres, both on the Dawson turnpike, was born in Jackson township, Pickaway County, Ohio, August 6, 1863, and is a son of Jeremiah and Mary (Whiteside) Stonerock.

by the grandfather of our subject, who came here from Pennsylvania. He died while his son Jeremiah was very young, leaving five other sons, namely: Jackson, Henry, Jacob, Hiram and Joseph, of whom the last named is the only survivor.

Jeremiah Stonerock was born in Jackson township, Pickaway County, Ohio, February 15, 1817, and died on his farm, which he had occupied all his life, on April 14, 1902. He received 12% acres of land from his father's estate and this he increased until he owned 180 acres located three and a half miles northeast of Williamsport, on the Dawson turnpike, and an adjacent iarm of 115 acres. He was a sober, honest. hard-working man and acquired all this property through his own industry. Politically he was a Republican. He was a consistent member of the Christian Church and contributed liberally to its support. He married Mary Whiteside, who was born in Ireland, July 15, 1830, and died on the home farm July 15, 1882. She was a daughter of Andrew and Mary Whiteside, who came here when she was a child.

The children of Jeremiah Stonerock and wife were: Rebecca Jane, who married W. E. Downing and died in Jackson township; Tillman, who resides with our subject; John, who died aged 18 years: Mack, who died aged 34 years; Ira S., of this sketch; Mirvin, of Pickaway County; Flora, deceased, who was the wife of William Mogan; Dora, who died aged 17 years; and Dolly, who married J. W. Van Keuren, a brother of our subject's wife, and resides on the old homestead in. Jackson township.

Ira S. Stonerock was reared on the home farm and attended the public schools in his locality. He made his home with his parents until he married, then rented a farm for some seven years, after which he bought his present property. He has operated his farm as a grain and stock farm and for the past four years has done a large business in buying and shipping cattle. He has made all the improvements on his property and they are excellent ones. His commodious residence is surrounded by choice. shrubbery, all of which Mr. Stonerock has set out himself. The place shows on every hand that while utility is paramount, beauty has not been neglected in the buildings and arrangement of the grounds.

Mr. Stonerock was married on October 24, 1882, to Emma Van Keuren, who was born in Dutchess County, New York, February 24, 1862. She is a daughter of William and Katherine (Schryver) Van Keuren, who settled in Wayne township when she was an_ infant. They died at Williamsport, where they had previously lived retired. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stonerock: Grace, who died aged one year and nine months; Modella, who married J. W. Renick, of Circleville, a member of the old and wealthy family of that name, and has two children - Modella Lucile and Elizabeth; and Lulu Marie and Harry I., both living at home. All the family except our subject belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which, however, he is a liberal contributor. In politics he is independent and has never accepted any but school offices. Fraternally he belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America, at Williamsport.

| EORGE BRUNDIGE. One of the old, 4] numerous and honored families of Salt Creek township is worthily represented in George Brundige, a retired citizen of Whisler. Mr. Brundige was was born October 17, 1827, in the very house which he now occupies, and is a son of Col. Thomas and Nancy (Johnson) Brundige. The father of George Brundige was born in New York, but was married in Virginia. In young manhood he became connected with military affairs, held the rank of colonel during an early Indian War and during all his active life was more or less connected with the militia. In 1805, with his wife, he came to Pickaway County and settled in Salt Creek township, entering the land from the government. This land included the present site of the town of Whisler, the early name being Prairie View.

the development of this section. To him the town and township are indebted for the successful founding of many of the early enterprises and the establishing of conditions which have led to the further progress of the community. When he built his brick residence at Prairie View, some 80 years ago, it was considered the acme of comfort and elegance. Its sound old timbers and honest masonry still stand, and, with improvements added by our subject, the house is still a very attractive and comfortable home. Col. Thomas Brundige and wife were the parents of 11 children, of whom our subject is the only survivor,

George Brundige was reared on his father's estate. later the district schools of Salt Creek township. Mr. Brundige has been largely interested in agriculture all his life and still retains his farm of 192% acres of excellent land, one of the most valuable farms in the township.

On October 22, 1853, Mr. Brundige was married to Mary M. Ogan, who was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, January 16, 1834, and is a daughter of Evan and Elizabeth (Tom) Ogan, the former of whom was born in Delaware and the latter in Pennsylvania. The paternal grandfather, Evan Ogan, was born in Virginia. For many years the Ogan family resided in Muskingum County, but Mrs. Brundige has been a resident of Salt Creek township since 1851. With the exception of a short period spent at Kingston and Circleville, Mr. Brundige has been a continuous resident of Salt Creek township all his life. On October 22, 1903, occurred the 5oth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. Brundige and his excellent wife and there were many to congratulate them on its celebration. They have many pleasant social ties at Whisler and in the near vicinity, as they are known by almost every resident.

BJOHN SCHLEYER, one of the leading members of the bar, at Circleville, was born in 1851 at Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, and is a son of the late John I', Schleyer, formerly a leading citizen of Circleville.

Our subject was six years old when his parents moved to Huntington township, Ross County, where they lived until 1863, and then The early education of Mr. Schleyer was secured in the local schools where he prepared for a higher course and later he entered the Capitol University, at Columbus, where he was a student for five years and was graduated in theology. Before he accepted any charge, Mr. Schleyer became convinced that he was better fitted for the profession of the law and consequently he began its study with the firm of Smith & Morris, at Cireleville. He was admitted to the bar of Ohio on January 2, 1883, and immediately entered into practice in the same office which he has occupied ever since - a period of 23 years. In 1886 he was elected city solicitor and was reelected in 1888, serving two terms. In 1890 he was elected and was subsequently re-elected prosecuting attorney of Pickaway County. His service covered two terms. He is generally acknowledged to be one of the county's most able men in his profession. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

FRANCIS PECK, one of the rising young farmers of this county and one of its well-known educators, was born in Deer Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, in the year 1876. He is a son of Milton \V. Peck (whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work) and a grandson of John J. Peck, whose father, Henry Peck, was one of the first settlers of the county.

Hon. Andrew Robinson Bolin

married to Osa Warner, daughter of David \Warner, who died during that year; Mrs. \Varner resides with her daughter. Mrs. J. Francis Peck. A daughter, Marjorie, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peck, August 7, 1903.

Shortly after his marriage, Mr. Peck purchased 60 acres of land from the heirs of the David Warner estate, to which he has since added 11 acres and brought the entire tract under scientific and productive cultivation. For the past six years he has also been a school teacher, being at present attached to District No, 6. During that period he has also taught at the Ferguson and Dungan schools, Districts Nos. 4 and 5.

w! BOLIN, formerly a member of the House of Representatives, in the Ohio Legislature, and for years one of the leading members of the Pickaway County Bar, was born at Circleville, Ohio, in 1849, and is a son of John and Mary A. (Brannon) Bolin.

John Bolin, the paternal grandfather, was born in Ireland, emigrated to America, settled at Martinsburg, Virginia, and died at Norfolk, Virginia, while serving as a soldier in the War of 1812. His son, John Bolin, was born in 1807, at Martinsburg, Virginia, where he married Mary A. Brannon, who was born at Martinsburg, in 1809, and was of Irish extraction. In 1834, John Bolin and family came to Pickaway County, Ohio, settling on a farm in Jackson township. For some years he: carried on a business of building and contracting and later operated a farm in another township. In 1875 he purchased a hotel property af Harrisburg, in Franklin County. _ The mother of our subject died in 1862, but the father survived until 1887.

the public schools of his native place until 17 years of age, completing the course in so creditable a manner that he was given a teacher's certificate and taught school for the next year. Mr. Bolin, having a profession in view. then entered the Miami University at Oxford, where his brilliancy as a student attracted general notice and he was graduated in 1871, carrying off the honors of his class and gaining the degree of \. B. Subsequently the university conferred the degree of A. M. Thus well prepared, by thorough literary training, Mr. Bolin entered upon the study of the law with experienced practitioners at Circleville, where he prepared for entrance into the Cincinnati Law School, where he was graduated with the degree of LL. B., in 1873. He entered immediately into practice in his native place, where for more than 30 years he has filled a large space in the professional, political and social life. In all he has gained

Ever since young manhood, Mr. Bolin has been a zealous worker for the success of the Democratic party. His eminent fitness for high public office has been recognized on many occasions and he has been chosen as his party's candidate many times.- He was one of the most 'prominent Democratic members of the Ohio General Assembly during 1895, 1896, 1897 and 1898. For 20 years he has been a member of the Board of Examiners of the city schools of Circleville and has been one of the greatest friends of the public schools. As an orator he is known all over his own and other States and he has done good service im several campaigns.

On April 8, 1875, Mr. Bolin was united in marriage with Sophronia I. Rector, who is a daughter of Edward and Sophronia (Blodgett) Rector, the former of whom was a nephew of Governor Edward Tiffin, the first governor of the Commonwealth of Ohio. Edward Rector accompanied his uncle to Ohio and was one of the earliest pioneers of Pickaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Bolin have two children, viz. : Stuart and Mabel. Mr. Bolin is a very prominent Mason, being past master of the Circleville

Blue Lodge, past high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter, past thrice illustrious master of the Council, past eminent commander of Scioto Commandery and a member of Aladdin Temple at Columbus and of the Consistory at Cincinnati. A portrait of Mr. Bolin is shown on a nearby page.

BIOSHUA HILL, a well-known farmer B! and reliable citizen of Scioto township, who owns valuable farming land which is divided into two portions, one of 52% acres and the other of 42% acres, is a native of Scioto township, where he was born March 26, 1862. His parents were William and Anna Maria (Gochenouer) Hill.

The grandparents of Mr. Hill, Joshua and Hannah (Kramer) Hill, came to Pickaway County from Maryland. William Hill, father of our subject, was born in Scioto township, Pickaway County, Ohio, January 10, 1836, and died March 7, 1890. He married Anna Maria Gochenouer, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 8, 1841, and is the only surviving daughter of Henry Gochenouer, a prominent farmer of Scioto township. They had 14 children - 12 sons and two daughters. Two are deceased, namely: Charles, who died January 25, 1892, aged 24 years, 10 months and 15 days; and Elizabeth, who died May 15, 1892, aged 21 years, 6 months and 23 days. The other members of the family are: Henry, who resides near Darbyville, in Muhlenberg township; Joshua, of this sketch; William, who lives near Grove City, in Franklin County; Joseph, who resides in Scioto township; John, a carpenter, who works in Columbus and lives at Grove City, Franklin County; Irwin, who resides in Columbus, where he is employed in the shops of the P., C., C. & St. L. Ry.; Isaac, a rural mail carrier, residing at Orient; Milton, who is with a cash register company at Columbus; Samuel, who is employed at the State Insane Asylum at Columbus; Frederick, who works as a carpenter, at Columbus; Rebecca, who resides with her mother; and Wesley, who conducts a bakery at Harrisburg, Franklin County.

Joshua Hill was reared on a farm situated half a mile west of Commercial Point, which is known as the Al Brown farm and is now owned by Henry Gochenouer. His education was obtained in the common schools of Scioto township. He has devoted his whole life to agricultural pursuits and is numbered with the successful farmers of his section. He has resided on his present farm for the past 10 years; prior to his occupancy, it was known as the George Gochenouer farm.

On February 11, 1883, Mr. Hill was married to Lydia Beavers, a daughter of Peter and Olive (Kepler) Beavers, who reside in Scioto township on what is known as the Elisha Wilkins farm. Her grandparents were William and Elizabeth (Deckert) Beavers. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beavers had seven children, viz.: Lydia (Mrs, Hill); Warren, of Columbus; Addison; Nora, wife of Jacob Marburger; Bertha, deceased, who was the wife of Perkins Miller ; Jesse, who lives in Columbus; and Ray, who died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Hill have eight children, as follows: Arthur H., born February 9, 1884; Harry Edwin, born December 20, 1886; Edith Ann, born September 7, 1889; Weldon, born November 8, 1891; Clyde, born February 8, 1893; Mary Ethel, born June 6, 1894; Elsie Pearl, born September 1, 1896; and Millard Wendell, born August 26, 1904.

Madison township, who enjoys the esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens in a very large degree, is one of the township's representative farmers and stock-raisers. He was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 19, 1868, and is a son of Peter and Ivy (Crum) Teegardin.

Aaron Teegardin,. the great-grandfather of Peter M., was the pioneer settler of the family in Madison township, where he entered a large body of land from the government. This land was inherited by his son, William Teegardin, who became a man of standing and substance in this locality and was postmaster of the post station "Teegardin" for many years, until it was discontinued. Peter Teegardin succeeded to the estate of his father, William Teegardin, and he too became a man of prominence in this community, where he died in 1900 in the house where he has born. He was a stanch Democrat all his life. Equally he was a consistent member of the Madison Presbyterian Church, contributing liberally when the church structure was built and always generously assisting in the support of the society. He was one of the early members of the Masonic fraternity in Madison township.

Peter M. Teegardin was reared in Madison township and grew up on his father's farm well trained in all agricultural pursuits. He completed the public school course and has always been regarded as an intelligent and enterprising citizen, well informed concerning the questions of the day. Like all of his name, Mr. Teegardin is a good farmer and successful stock-raiser.

On January 8, 1892, Mr. Teegardin was married to Marilla P. Alspaugh, who was born in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Mathias and Mary J. (Shook) Alspaugh, late of Pickaway County. For many years Mathias Alspaugh lived in Madison township, where he settled at an early day with his father, who was a native of Pennsylvania. Those of his children who still survive are: Ellen E., Simon B., Sarah, wife of T. M. Garner, and Marilla P. (Mrs. Teegardin) - all residents of Madison township. Mr. Alspaugh was a man of large means and sterling qualities and in his death the township lost a man of worth.

Mr. Teegardin has spent the larger part of his life in Madison township, but not quite all. For five years he was engaged in a mercantile business at Canal Winchester and for two years at Sibley, Missouri. During his residence at

Canal Winchester he joined the Masonic fraternity and served three years as a member of the special school district Board of Education, officiating as its clerk. He belongs to the German Reformed Church. Mr. Teegardin is one of the influential members of the Democratic party in his locality and for six years has served as central committeeman from Madison township.

9} well-known citizens and a leading member of the bar, was born in 1851 in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a grandson of John Morris, who came to this county from New Jersey, in 1802.

'Mr. Morris was reared and educated in Pickaway County, his literary advantages being only those obtainable in the public schools, and read law with P. C. Smith, of Circleville. He was admitted to the bar in 1875 but did not begin practice until 1877.

It was in 1871 that Mr. Morris came first to Circleville as an attache of the sheriff's office, where he remained for two years and then served two years as deputy clerk of courts and for two years more was in the office of the county auditor. In 1877 Mr. Morris entered into partnership with his preceptor, P. C. Smith, which continued until the death of Mr. Smith, in 1900. Since that event Mr. Morris has practiced alone. He has a large clientele and is the attorney for the Norfolk & Western Railway Company and for the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Company. Mr. Morris has been a stockholder and one of the directors of the Third National Bank of Circleville for some 21 years and has been attorney for the same since its organization. He is also one of the directors and vice-president of the Scioto Canning Company, the plant of which is located at Ashville, and he is also vice-president of the Circleville Ice Company. He is thus identified with the leading interests of this section and is one of the county's capitalists.

AMUEL PARKER, a well-known and highly respected resident of the village of Whisler, in Salt Creek township, who for years was a leading agriculturist of this township, was born here,

Laban Parker was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and was a child in years when his parents removed to Salt Creek township, where he resided until his death, which occurred on January 16, 1896. In mature manhood he married Susan Bunn, who was born in Ross County, Ohio. Of the children of this union, our subject is the only survivor.

Samuel Parker was reared in Salt Creek township and attended the common schools of the same during his boyhood. His whole business training was in the line of agriculture and during many years of his active life he successfully followed farming in his native township, where he owns 412 acres of fine land. Mr. Parker has always been a loyal and _publicspirited citizen. In 1864 when the call was sent out for volunteers for 100 days, Mr. Parker entered the army and with his company served 120 days, guarding points in Virginia. He had two brothers in the service, Thomas C. and George W., who were members of Company K, 114th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. C. was killed near Vicksburg, and George W. died in 1866, in Schuyler County, Illinois.

Samuel Parker was married (first) to Rebecca Karshner, of Hocking County, Ohio. He married (second) Hattie Newhouse, who was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County,

Mrs. Parker is one of the 10 surviving children of the late Isaac Newhouse, namely: Mary. widow of M. Reedy, living at Fulton, Illinois; Jane, wife of F. B. Pontius, of Kansas; Julia A., wife of \W. B. Miesse, of Stoutsville, Ohio; Catherine, wife of L. J. Bookwalter, of Ross County, Ohio; Ellen, wife of Samuel L. Lutz, of Whisler, Pickaway County; George W., of Salt Creek township; Hattie (Mrs. Parker); William H., of Salt Creek township; John A., of Whisler, Pickaway County; and Simon J., of Salt Creek township.

Mr. Parker cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln and for many years was affiliated with the Republican party, but of late years has given his support to the Prohibition party. Since 1872 he has been a resident of Whisler, taking part in the public affairs of the village and enjoying the regard of a wide circle of personal friends here. While living in the country, he served three years as trustee of Salt Creek township and was always deeply interested in all that concerned the welfare of the section, doing his part in advancing its educational as well as its agricultural development.

AILLIAM F. BROWN, one of the #| representative citizens and. thoroughly experienced farmers of Jackson township, where he owns a valuable farm of 152 acres, was born in Deer Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, March 12, 1831, and is a son of Trustin P. and Tabitha (Wingate) Brown. The Brown family, of which our subject is a member, has been settled in Ohio since 1810, when Peter Brown, the grandfather of our subject, removed from Delaware to Ross County. The family records farther back have been lost but the family is probably of Irish extraction. Peter Brown was a man of honest loy_ alty and it is known that when his health prevented his going to serve in the War of 1812, he provided a substitute to take his place. He settled first in Ross County, but later removed to Pickawav County and died in Deer Creek township.

Trustin P. Brown was born in Delaware and was a boy of 10 years when his parents made the trip over the mountains and into Ohio, carrying their possessions in a one-horse wagon. He spent the greater part of his life in Deer Creek township, Pickaway County, where he died in 1858, aged 56 years. "At this time he was the owner of 650 acres of land, which he had acquired through farming and stock dealing. In political faith he was a Democrat. Religiously he was a Methodist.

The mother of our subject was born in Maryland and was a child when she accompanied her parents to Pickaway County. They settled in Deer Creek township, and she died on the old homestead at the age of 65 years. Our subject was the second born in his parents' family ef nine children, as follows: Elizabeth, deceased; William F.; Mrs. Sarah Knowles, deceased; Mrs. Nancy Yates, deceased; Solomon Wesley, of Washington Court House, Ohio; Mrs. Maria Hunsicker, of Deer Creek township; Tabitha, deceased; Trustin, who died in Illinois; and Peter W., of Chillicothe.

William F. Brown was reared in Deer Creek township and attended the district schools. He remained at home until he was 26 years old and then married and came to his present farm, settling here on March 4, 1861. The greater part of the land at that time was covered with timber; this Mr. Brown has since 'cleared off and has developed his property into a fine stock and grain farm. He-has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits and has met with most gratifying success, being now one of that most independent class of men, a substantial farmer.

In June, 1858, Mr. Brown was married to Massy A, Owens, who was born in' Wayne township, Pickaway County, Ohio, March 17, 1832, and died here on March 6, 1904. She was a daughter of Samuel M. and Eliza (Sullivan) Owens, natives of Maryland. The children born to our subject and wife were the following: Trustin P., of Circleville; Samuel O., deceased at the age of 16 years; Sarah, wife of Simon Carpenter, residing in Fayette County, near Mount Sterling; William F., Jr., of Darbyville; Eliza, wite of J. S. Work, of Montgomery, West Virginia; Aaron S., who manages the home farm; Fred, who is a school teacher; and Edward, who died in infancy.

Mr. Brown has been a leading Democrat in his locality for many years. For I1 years he has sérved as township trustee and has also served as school director and assessor. For 50 years he has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and has been a teacher in and superintendent of the Sundayschool at Darbyville. He is regarded by his fellow-citizens as an honorable, upright, useful and public-spirited man.

EDMUND MOELLER, the senior member of the firm of Moeller & Schleyer, the leading dry goods ana carpet house at Circleville, is one of the city's representative men. He

The family remained in New York City for about six months and then came to Circleville, and this city has been Mr. Moeller's home ever since. After completing his public school education, he was employed in a grocery for some five years, gaining, with an intelligent youth's faculty, a very fair notion of business. From the grocery he went into the dry goods store of W. S. Jacobson & Company and remained with that firm, under its reorganization, for 24 years. In 1899 Mr. Moeller embarked in a business of his own, buying out the E. & K. Ucker stock of dry goods. He remained for about 18 months in the old location and then removed to his present commodious quarters which have been equipped with modern improvements to expedite business. In February, 1903, Mr. Moeller admitted J. Frederick Schleyer to partnership, the firm style becoming Moeller & Schleyer. This firm is known all over Pickaway County and takes pride in offering to a very appreciative public a complete line of dry goods, carpets and rugs. This house is one of the most substantial in the city and it has an enviable reputation for honest dealing.

In 1891 Mr. Moeller was married to Elizabeth Bending, who is a daughter of the late Capt. Henry R. Bending. Captain Bending was a lifelong resident of Pickaway County and formerly was a merchant tailor at Circleville. He was a brave soldier during the Civil War and held the' rank of captain. Mr. and Mrs. Moeller have two children, Gretchen and Harry, both of whom are attending the Circleville schools.

of Education and is a citizen of civic enterprise. He is a member of a number of fraternal organizations - the Masons, Elks, Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America.

mM AVID M. ATER, one of Deer Creek township's most substantial citizens and excellent farmers, was born in Deer Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, half a mile west of his present home, May 4, 1847, and is a son of Zachariah and Rebecca (Thomas) Ater. _ Abraham Ater, the paternal grandfather, came from Maryland to Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1816, and located in Deer Creek township, where he acquired séveral hundred acres of land. He was a son of John Ater,; whose brother, George Ater, was the first of the Ater family to come to this county. Abraham Ater married Elizabeth Hill and among their children was one they named Zachariah. Zachariah Ater was born in Maryland in 1814 and was two years old when his parents brought him to Deer Creek township. He was reared on the farm on the west side of the creek, now owned by John Gates, but later moved to the farm on which our subject was born. There he lived until his death, on April 3, 1893. He married Rebecca Thomas, who was born in 1819, in Deer Creek township, and was a daughter of Samuel and Jane (Payne) Thomas, early residents of the township. She died October 25, 1899. They had four children: John Wesley, deceased; Bennett H., deceased; Thornton V., who died from sickness, in the army, during the Civil War; and David M., who is the only survivor. The parents of this family were most worthy members of the Baptist Church. Zachariah Ater was a stanch Democrat.

David M. Ater was reared in Deer Creek township and his boyhood was passed on the old home place. He obtained his education in the local schools and was trained to practical and intelligent farming by his father, who was an excellent agriculturist. In 1878 Mr. Ater came to his present farm, 'where he has productive land and a very comfortable home. He married Missouri Boots, who was born in Deer Creek township, and is a daughter of Joseph and Susan (Ater) Boots. Mr. and Mrs. Ater have had five children, viz.: Vida, who married Charles Hosler and lives in Monroe township; Victor, who resides on the home place; Voight, born June 29, 1878, who died March 11, 1894; and Claude and Sina M., both, living at home.

'In politics, Mr. Ater is affiliated with the Democratic party. He served as a member of the Board of Education some 12 years. In fraternal circles he has long been quite prominent. Both he and his father joined the Masonic fraternity on the same night, in 1875, and he is an active member of Heber Lodge, No. so1, F. & A..M., at Williamsport, to which lodge his two brothers also belonged and -with which his sons are connected. Mr. Ater is also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Circleville and the Pickaway Encampment. .

Mr. Ater is a very pleasant man to meet, being intelligently concerned with matters pertaining to this locality and interested in the general welfare of the community. He is a man of methodical habits and since January 1, 1873, he has kept a diary, in which he has recorded both family happenings and_ local events. It often has been a very satisfactory

AMES A. DRESBACH, a representative agriculturist of Pickaway County, who has been identified with the interests of Pickaway township all his life, was born on his present farm of 182 acres, on December 8, 1839, and is a son of William and Margaret (Earnhart) Dresbach.

' The founder of the Dresbach family iu Pickaway County was George Dresbach, the paternal grandfather of our subject, who brought his family with him from Pennsylvania, and at an early day settled on the farm that is now owned and occupied by Scott Dresbach, our subject's brother. At that time the little pioneer home was built in the forest, all the present fruitful land, which is now so highly productive and so thoroughly cultivated, was heavily timbered. Here George Dresbach died, leaving a number of descendants.

Both William Dresbach and wife were born in Pickaway township and the former died on the old farm on which our subject resides. He was a man of prominence here in his day and served as township trustee and in other offices. He was a Republican. His surviving children are: James A., of this sketch; Mary, widow of Albert Coombs, now a resident of Mount Pulaski, Illinois; George E., of Pickaway township; Harriet, wife of Elias Julian, residing near Remington, Indiana; Milton, of Salt Creek township; Catherine, wife of Nelson Reichelderfer, of Salt Creek township; Amanda, wife of A. K. Shride, of Franklin County, Ohio; and Scott, of Salt Creek township.

James A. Dresbach grew to maturity in his native township and in boyhood attended the subscription schools which afforded the only educational advantages the children of his youth and locality enjoyed. His life has always been one devoted to agriculture, and in following this with persevering industry during his active years he has provided for a comfortable evening of life. His farm is one of value and would command a high price in the market. :

Mr. Dresbach was married February 28, 1867, to Mary E. Alexander, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, not far from Tarlton, September 24, 1844. She is a daughter of John and Margaret (Martz) Alexander. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. They came at an early date to Ohio and located for a short time in Fairfield County and then settled in Pickaway County, near Tarlton, where Mrs. Dresbach was reared. Her father was one of the pioneer school teachers in the vicinity of Tarlton. He served at one time as deputy sheriff of Pickaway County. He died at Circleville, Ohio, in 1891, having been a resident of the city for many years. The mother of Mrs. Dresbach died in 1852. Mr. Alexander married a second time and he is survived by these children: Nancy D., widow of William A. Empie, residing at Circleville; Margaret L., wife of George Moore, of Circleville; Mary E., wife of our subject; Charles, of Columbus; and Emma, wife of Charles Epps, of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Alexander was a.soldier during the Civil War.

Mr. and Mrs. Dresbach have had four children, the three survivors being: William R., James A., Jr., and John S., all residents of Pickaway township.

Politically a Republican, Mr. Dresbach has frequently been chosen for office and has served as township trustee and in other offices. Mrs. Dresbach is a member of the German Reformed Church.

MAI ARLES EDWARD WRIGHT, an } energetic agriculturist and citizen, who has been operating a farm of 187 acres in Harrison township since 1900, was born at Circleville, Ohio, March 17, 1877.

Maryland, and early in life became a resident of Pickaway County, Ohio, of which he became. one of the most prominent citizens. He was a member of the manufacturing firm of Haswell, Wright & Company, and for many years was also connected with the old Scioto Bank. He served in the Civil War as a lieutenant in Company A, 114th Reg., Ohio Vol. Tnf., and the hardships then endured terminated his life at a comparatively early age, just as he was entering into a very broad field of usefulness. His wife, Lovina Thompson, was a daughter of Dr. Jesse C. Thompson, who was one of the earliest medical practitioners of Pickaway County, locating at South Bloomfield in 1837, and practicing there until his death in 1889. Dr. Thompson was widely known for his skill and it is thought that he was the first practitioner in the West to perform what is known as the Caesarean operation. Dr. Thompson's wife, Emily Sage, was a daughter of Harley Hi Sage, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The following children were born to our subject's parents, all of whom are living, namely: Thompson B., a physician of Circleville; Annie E., wife of Thomas W. Brown, who resides near Circleville; and J. W., jobber of machinery, who lives in St. Louis.

Charles E. Wright, the subject of this sketch, has been a resident of South Bloomfield and the vicinity -nearly all 'his life. He asquired his education in the schools' of the village and in those of the county seat, finishing his education in 1895 in the Circleville High School. Since then, with the exception of his period of service in the Spanish-American War, he has been continuously engaged in farming. His enlistment was in Company M, Fourth Ohio Infantry, U. S. Volutiteers. His command was stationed at Fort Thomas until August 1, 1898, when it was ordered to Newport News, Virginia, and then to Puerto Rico. Mr. Wright participated in the campaign on the island until he was sent home as a victim of typhus fever. He was mustered out of the service after peace was declared.

R. D. and Ella (Shotts) Harman, the ceremony occurring at the home of the bride's parents near Bell Center, Hardin County, Ohio. Mr. Wright is a Republican in his political affiliation.

MEV. T. W. CHEESEMAN, D. D., rector of St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal Church at Circleville, is one of the most scholarly clergymen of his diocese and one of the respected and esteemed citizens of Circleville. Dr. Cheeseman was born in 1861, in England, where he was reared and where he secured both his literary education and theological training.

At New College, London University, he received his degree of Master of Arts. His theological course was also taken at New College, from which institution he received his degree of D. D.

Dr. Cheeseman first entered upon his ministerial work as a Congregationalist and served a church of this body at Southampton for seven and a half years. He was stationed at Sunderland for three years and then west to Bristol. This last pastorate he resigned on account of his wife's failing health, and then came to America and shortly afterward took charge of the Congregational Church at Ashland, Nebraska. He remained there 'three years and then resigned both pastorate and connection with the Congregational body. He then entered the mmistry of the Protestant Episcopal Church and became rector of St. John's Church at Clinton, Iowa. Two years later he accepted the rectorate of the church at Neenah, Wisconsin, where he remained 18 months and then came to Circleville as rector of St. Philip's Church.

On October 31, 1888, Dr. Cheeseman was married to Kate Conway, of Southampton, England, and they have three children, viz.:. Alice, Edwin and Lucile.

Dr. Cheeseman is well known as a contributor to both the religious and secular press. He is a popular lecturer on Chautauqua plate ' Ob: Stier Pasig al band t thes <jongiicts, t pany t+ t forms and as such has visited many parts of the country. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias, Elks and Modern Woodmen of America.