Pickaway County, Ohio - Chapter 31: Some Representative Men of the County, 1906 (part 8 of 17)

Mr. and Mrs. Prushing have reared one of the finest families in Scioto township, consisting of seven sons and four daughters, as follows: Susan, John H., William, Valentine H., Harry, Frederick Daniel, David T., Edward L., Elizabeth, Wilamina and Gladys.

The eldest daughter of Mr. Prushing, Susan, married David Kurtzhalz; they reside at Lockbourne, Franklin County, Ohio, and have these children - Clarence, Gladys, Howard and David Daniel.

John H. Prushing, the eldest son, is prominent in township politics and has served as assessor. He is a member of the Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America at Commercial Point. He married Anna Dechert, a daughter of Peter Dechert and has five children, three sons and two daughters, viz.: Roy, Claude, Rebba, Frederick and Mildred. They reside at Commercial Point.

Valentine H. Prushing, who is engaged in farming in Scioto township, has served as township assessor. He married Adda Brown, a daughter of Harley Brown.

Dr. Harry Prushing is a suceesstul practitioner of medicine at Columbus and resides on Parsons avenue in that city. He graduated at the Commercial Point High School and later at the Ohio Medical University at Columbus. He married Anna Bauer, a daugnter of F. J. Bauer, of Columbus, and has one son - Harry Bauer.

Frederick Daniel and Edward L. Prushing are engaged in farming on the home estate, both being representative young agriculturists of this section.

David T. Prushing is a fine business man. He resides in Cleveland, where he is connected with a mortgage anid trust company. He completed his education at Ohio University at Athens. He is a Knight of Pythias, being a member of the lodge at Columbus.

The three young daughters of Mr. Prushing who reside at home are among the most attractive, educated and accomplished young ladies of Scioto township and are leaders in the pleasant social life of the neighborhood. They are high school graduates and the youngest carried off the Boxwell prize at graduation.

Although our subject has never taken a very active part in politics, he has always been stanch in his support of the Democratic party and several of his sons have been elected to local offices. For a great many years Mr. Prushing has been prominently identified with the Presbyterian Church at Commercial Point, in which he is an elder, and to which he has always given liberal support.

WJEORGE C.GERHARDT, une of the 4| substantial and representati-e men of Jackson township, proprietor of "Pleasant View Farm," which is lo- _ cated four miles from Circleville, on the Florence Chapel turnpike, and consists of 274 acres of well-improved land, was borr near Kingston, Ross County, Ohio, July 13, 1862. His parents were George and Caroline (Blum) Gerhardt.

Both parents of Mr. Gerhardt were born in Germany, the father on the banks of the storied Rhine, on March 28, 1832, and the mother in Hessén-Darmstadt, in December, 1833. The latter, prior to her marriage, came to°-America alone and made her own living, working in New York and Pennsylvania, where she made friends who continued as such up to the time of her death, which took place in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, in May, root. The father of our subject came to America when 26 years of age, with no capital but his physical health and strength. For a number- of years he worked for farmers in Ross County, Ohio, and in the course of time acquired a farm of his own in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, where he died on December 26, 1890. Politically he was a Democrat. Ih religious faith he was a Lutheran. In 1860 he married Caroline Blum and they had the following children: Charles, who is prosecuting attorney of Pickaway County; Katherine, deceased at 14 years of age; and Caroline, wife of Ludwig Oesterle, residing on the old homestead in Walnut township.

George C. Gerhardt was two years old when his parerits located in Pickaway County and he remained at home, assisting on the farm, until he was 25 years of age. Then his parents moved to a place of their own and our subject remained on the former farm of 380 acres, which belonged to the Kellenberger estate, his residence on this farm covering a period of almost 40 years. In 1900 he purchased his present farm, known as "Pleasant View Farm," through which runs Darby Creek. It is a tract finely adapted to grain growing and stock-raising. Mr. Gerhardt makes a specialty of the latter, paying special attention to the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and devoting all his time.to the improvement of his property and the development of all its resources. In 1904 he erected the beautiful residence, which in its appearance, appointments and comfort is certainly the finest in the township and prob-

_ably in the county. It is constructed of brick, has 10 rooms, is heated with hot air and lighted with gas, has a perfect system of hot and cold water and is situated on an elevation which commands a lovely view down the Scioto River. Mr. Gerhardt has every reason to take pride in this substantially constructed home, which is an ornament to the locality, a credit to the builder and must be a comfort to its owner.

February 13, 1889, Mr. Gerhardt was married to Carrie Kramer, who was born at Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, August 15, 1863, and is a daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Smith) Kramer, the former a native of Germany, and the latter, of Ross County, Ohio. The father of Mrs. Gerhardt served in the

Civil War and died from its hardships when his daughter was two years old.. The mether survives and lives in Pickaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt have had three children, viz.: Harry Smith, Hazel Katherine and Margaret Elizabeth. Harry Smith Gerhardt, the only son of our subject, was born. February 28, 1890, and died May 12, 1905. He was an unusually bright, promising and handsome lad, just the kind of a son to engage the pride and affection of loving parents and to encourage hopes of great futtire usefulness. Fond of outdoor life and rural sports, he was accustomed to fishing on Darby Creek, on his father's land, and there it was that the sad accident: occurred which caused his death by the capsizing of his boat. This blow to his parents is too recent to have lost any of its bitterness. Great sympathy is felt all through the neighborhood.

Mr. Gerhardt has been a stanch supporter of the Democratic party all his life. For five years he served as trustee of Walnut township and for a number of years he has been on the School Board. He is one of the leading members of the Lutheran Church at Circleville. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias and the Foresters and also the Grange. He is a self-made man and is justifiably proud of the fact that he has made every dollar he owns, honestly and fairly. A view of his home is shown on a nearby page.

QIEWIS MOWERY, deceased, was one Wi of the representative citizens of Salt Creek township, where his long and useful life was spent. Mr. Mowery was born on the farm still occupied by his surviving family, situated in section I1, Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, July 29, 1847, and died there October 20, 1899. He was a son of Peter and Leah (Dunkle) Mowery.

The Mowery family was founded in Pickaway County by the grandparents of Lewis Mowery, who came at an early day from Pennsylvania. The Mowery family is now one of the numerous, prosperous and best known families of Salt Creek township, many of its members having held official position and almost all being large landowners.

Lewis Mowery attended the district schools near his father's farm, on which he grew to manhood. He remained at home engaged in tilling the home farm until he was 16 years of age, when the family was broken up by the death of the mother, the father having died when our subject was 11 years old. Lewis was thus early thrown more or less upon his own resources. Through good management and continued industry he acquired land and at the time of his death left a well-improved farm of 155 acres - the old family homestead - on which he was born, as stated above.

On March 22, 1868, Mr. -Mowery was married to Orpha Hedges, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, August 30, 1847, and is a daughter of Hiram and Elizabeth (Pickle) Hedges, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Fairfield County, where both died. The children of Hiram Hedges were: Elmira, wife of William E. McClelland, of Fairfield County, Ohio; Warren, deceased; Howard, of Hocking County; Orpha, widow of Lewis Mowery; Missouri, wife of Judson Wise, of Lancaster, Ohio; and Eli, of Tarlton, Ohio. ~

Mr. and Mrs. Mowery had nine children born to them, namely: William E.; "Effie May, wife of Elias Spangler, of Salt Creek township; Chester W., of Columbus; Ollie M., deceased ; Josie Irene, wife of Pearl Karshner, of Kansas City, Missouri; Glendora E., wife of Charles Boyer, of Laurelville, Ohio; Edith E., deceased; and Guy C. and Ottie R., who live at home with their mother. Mrs. Mowery, with 'the assistance of her sons, continues the operation of the farm.

Lewis Mowery was a member of the Democratic party. He was a good, fair-minded citizen and on all occasions performed his full public duty. He was a kind husband, a careful father and a helpful neighbor. His memory is held in esteem by those who had known him for so many years. At the time of his death he was a valued member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Union, Ohio.

who are engaged in the gardening business in Circleville township where they have a plot of 27 acres of land, all of which is under cultivation except two acres, are the sons of Christian and Susan (Kraft) Wefler, both of whom are still living. Christian Wefler was born in Switzerland. A full sketch of his life will be found elsewhere in this work.

William Wefler was born December 5. 1869, and was reared and educated in Circleville. In 1902 he was married to Minnie Helvering, a daughter of Frank Helvering. They have two children - Frederick, who was born December 8, 1902; and Mary Elizabeth, born May 8, 1906.

George Wefler was born February 28, 1872, and is still single. The Wefler brothers carry on an extensive business, and dispose of their goods both wholesale and retail, shipping to a great many towns outside the county. PS EN PS

%| efficient members of the Board of County Commissioners of Pickaway County, was born at Williamsport, in Deer Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, October 11, 1864, and is a son of Bernhart and Sidney (Walston) Helwagen.

The father of Mr. Helwagen was born in Germany and came many years ago to Pickaway County, Ohio. He followed the carpenter's trade for some years and then went into a mercantile business at Williamsport, finally settling on a farm. He married a daughter of James Walston, who was one of the earliest settlers in this county.

Elmer Helwagen has always resided in his native county except during 1888 and 1880, which period he spent in California. He is one of the leading farmers of Deer Creek township, in which he has served in the office of trustee. In November, 1904, he was elected a member of the Board of County Commissioners, this office bringing with it many duties of the utmost importance to the county, the performance of which are never entrusted to men who do not stand very high in public es-

In 1887 Mr. Helwagen was married to Marietta Adkins, a daughter of David Adkins, one of the prosperous farmers of Jackson township, who served as county commissioner for six years. Mr. and Mrs. Helwagen have six children: Roy E., Maud M., Henry E., Ruth, Gertrude and Paul. Mr. Helwagen is a member of the German Lutheran Church at Lick Run. He belongs to the Improved Order of Red Men.

long resident of Pickaway County, owns a beautiful farm of 255 acres which is located partly in Darby and partly in Monroe townships. He was born in Darby township, Pickaway County, Ohio, October 25, 1839, and is a son of Sampson B. and Margaret (Hale) Smith.

The parents of Mr. Smith were born in Maryland but they were married in Pickaway County, Ohio, and reared a family of 10 children, the names of whom were: Rebecca, Martha, Mary and Edith, all deceased; Elizabeth, wife of Martin Bailey, of Derby; John, Isaac, William and George, deceased; and Samuel Richard, who is the only surviving son

Mr. Smith was reared to farm pursuits and has given his attention to the same all his life. His valuable farm is situated on the Circleville, Darbyville and London turnpike, some two miles southeast of Derby.

On July 30, 1863, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Martha A. Dick,-who was born September 26, 1845, in Darby township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Johnson and Susan (Green) Dick, who reared seven children. These were: Mary and Georgiana, both now deceased; Nicholas W., a practicing attorney at Columbus; Samuel M., a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Worcester, Massachusetts; William L., a practicing physician at Columbus; Jennie, who 'married Jesse Yoakum; and Martha A. (Mrs. Smith).

Charles J. and M. Jennie. The former, after completing the common school course, studied medicine, entered Starling Medical College, at Columbus, where he was subsequently graduated and then entered Bellevue Hospital Medical College, at New York and, still later, Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia. Thus thoroughly equipped in his profession, he entered upon its practice at London, Ohio, shortly afterward removing to Derby. One year later he established his home at Walla Walla, Washington, removing later to his present home, at Pendleton, Oregon, where he is in the enjoyment of a good practice. He married Lillian Gulliford, of Pendleton, Oregon, and they have one daughter - Gwendoline. The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith married Albert R. White, of Franklin County, Ohio, and they have two children - Roy S. and Charles E. Mr. and Mrs. White reside in Darby township, Pickaway County. rn ak BP Mt aa

Q|OBERT A. VANDERVORT owns (| and operates a valuable farm of 62% acres which is very favorably situated in Pickaway township, and on which he settled in 1881. He was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, July 17, 1851, and is a son of James and Eleanor (Glisten) Vandervort.

The Vandervort family came to America from Holland, and the Glisten family from Ireland. The father of our subject was born in Allegheny County and the mother in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. They died in Liberty township, Jackson County, Ohio, and were both buried in the McCune cemetery in that township.

Robert A. Vandervort was rearea to the age of 15 years in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and was educated there in the public schools. He then accompanied his parents to Jackson County, Ohio, where he carried on agricultural pursuits and for some three years. was engaged in the lumber industry.

On September 28, 1881, Mr. Vandervort was united in marriage with Rachel L. Peters, who was born April 9, 1852, in Pickaway County, Ohio. Mrs. Vandervort is a daugh- ter of Gershom M. and Ann (Walcutt) Peters, both of whom are natives of Ohio. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Vandervort was Mahlon Peters,. who was born in Virginia, settled early in Ohio and died in Darke County. The Peters family is of German extraction. Gershom M. Peters died some 25 years since, and Mrs. Vandervort lost her mother when she was 17 years old. Both parents of Mrs. Vandervort were buried in Reber Hill Cemetery in Walnut township. The Walcutt family is of English ancestry.

The five children of Gershom M. Peters and wife were all born in Ohio and the three survivors are: Robert W., a_ well-known farmer and a lay preacher of the Baptist Church, residing in Walnut township; Susanna H., wife of Edwin Newton, a farmer of subject. Of the five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Vandervort, but two survive, viz.: Harry A., of Pickaway township, and Ena A., wife of Pear] Allen, also of Pickaway township.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Vandervort settled on their present farm in Pickaway township. Here Mr. Vandervort carries on mixed farming and raises considerable stock. There are many evidences of thrift and good management in the farm and surroundings and the home is all that could be desired in the way of comfort.

In politics, Mr. Vandervort is a Democrat. He has been elected three years as a member of the township Board of Education and for several years has been one of the careful and conscientious school directors of District No. 1, Pickaway township. Both he and his wife attend the Turkey Run Baptist Church. They are well known all through this neighborhood and have many warm friends.

C. BOHNERT, who is serving his second term as auditor of Pickaway County, was born near Commercial Point, Scioto township, Pickaway County, Ohio, March 17, 1869, and is a son of Conrad and Martha (Trimmer) Bohnert.

The father of our subject was born in Germany and came to America and settled in Pickaway County in 1856. His whole life was devoted to agricultural pursuits. In Pickaway County he married Martha Trimmer, a daughter of Jonathan E. Trimmer, who was born in New Jersey and settled in Pickaway County in 1840.

N. C. Bohnert was reared on the hvine farm in Scioto township, where he still owns Igo acres of fine land. He attended school until 1887 in his native township, after which he entered the Columbus Business College, where he was graduated in 1888. Then he returned to the farm until the spring of 1889, when he embarked in a mercantile business at South Bloomfield, where he continued until 1897, when he again returned to the homestead farm. In 1902 he was elected auditor of Pickaway County and in the fall of 1905 he was re-elected without opposition, on the Democratic ticket. At this time the Republicans put no opponent in the field, knowing that the personal popularity of Mr. Bohnert would make such a move useless. Formerly he served as assessor of Scioto township.

On March 21, 1889, Mr. Bohnert was married to Maud Thomas, who is a daughter of Edward and Melissa (Walker) Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was born in Scioto township, Pickaway County, and is the youngest member of a family of 16 children. Our subject and wife have three children living, viz.: Eldridge, Blandys Christina and Katheryn Ruth. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bohnert are members of the aEORGE LEONARD KUHLWEIN, "| one of the most progressive and successful farmers of Harrison. township, was born October 27, 1863, in this township on a farm adjoining the one which he now owns. He is a son of George and Mary (Acker) Kuhlwein, who were natives of Germany.

ty, where they lived the remainder of their lives, engaged in farming, the former dying at the age of 74 in 1895 and the latter in 1896, aged 69. Mr. Kuhlwein was the father of nine children, namely: Barbara, who married Andrew Barch and resides in Harrison township; Mary, deceased; Frederick, residing on the Ashville turnpike in Harrison township, who is engaged in farming; a son that died in infancy; Matilda, deceased; William, who is engaged in farming the old homestead ; George Leonard, subject of this sketch; Katie; and Edward, who also lives on the old homestead, engaged in farming. George Kuhlwein came to this country without any means, but by thrift and industry acquired by the time of his death a valuable farm of 210 acres.. He and his family were members of the Lutheran Church.

George Leonard Kuhlwein was educated in the Harrison township schools, after which he engaged in farming. He has resided where he now lives for a period of nearly 18 years, and owns a very valuable farm of 8214 acres, but operates in all about 185 acres. He raises some stock, but is principally interested in raising corn and wheat. He was married to Etta May Muselman, a daughter of Cyrus and Clarissa (Foor) Muselman, and they have four children: Clara, Herman, Paul, and Carl, all living, three of them attending school.

Mr. Kuhlwein has always been a Democrat and takes an active interest in the politics of the county. He has served as township supervisor and has been a delegate to the party conventions at Circleville a number of times. Mr. Kuhlwein has a comfortable home, an interesting family and is numbered among the substantial citizens of the county.

We|ATHAN COLE GANTZ,a represen- | tative citizen and substantial farmer of Darby township, who resides on his well-improved farm of 263 acres located on the Harrisburg and Darbyville. road, also owns an adjoining farm of 12734 acres. Mr. Gantz was born October

The parents of Mr. Gantz were born ia Washington County, Pennsylvania. Two years after marriage they came to Ohio and settled in Franklin County, where all their family of 14 children were born, with the exception of the eldest, Elizabeth, who married William White. The other members of the family were: Jeremiah, who married Maria Beale and is deceased; Mary, who married William Innis - both now deceased; Andrew J., who married Sarah Olney and is now deceased; John and William Milton, both of whom died young; Catherine, who married Daywalt Machlin; Theodore G., who married (first) Elizabeth Dalby, (second) Hannah, widow of Asbury Pritchard, and later contracted a third marriage; Lydia- married (first) Benton White and (second) James Welsh; Nancy, who married William Watts; Adeline, who married Thomas Barbee; Albert L., who married Hannah Brown; George H., who married Mary Chambers; and Nathan C., of this sketch.

Nathan Cole Gantz was reared on the home farm and has followed agricultural pursuits all his life. He is considered one of the representative farmers of Darby township, and is esteemed as a good manager, always having his various lines of farm' work up to the season and prosperous accordingly. Mr. Gantz and family live in great comfort.

On October 25, 1866, Mr. Gantz was married to Sarah Jane Chenoweth, who was born January 7, 1843, and is a daughter of Elijah and Nancy Chenoweth. The parents of Elijah Chenoweth were Elijah and Rachel (Foster) Chenoweth. The former moved to Franklin County, Ohio, prior to the birth of his son Elijah and settled right among the Indians. For years thereafter little settlement was made in that region and little Elijah grew to boyhood before he had ever seen a white man other than his father, and, with his Indian playmates, was afraid when they began to come into the neighborhood. The children of Elijah and Rachel (Foster) Chenoweth were: Joseph, Elizabeth, Lewis, John F., Sarah, Cas- sandra, Rachel and Elijah. Elijah Chenoweth married Nancy Chenoweth, on March 26, 1827. They had these children: Elijah, Rachel, Cassandra, John Graham, Thomas, Joseph H., Elizabeth, Sarah Jane, and Rebecca. The father of this family lived to the age of g1 years. The mother died aged 66 years.

Mr. and Mrs. Gantz have had eight children, namely: Albert and Robert, who died young; Erwin, who married (first) Rena Leiter and (second) Anna Sidener - they have three children, Neil, Elmer and a babe unnamed; Ella, who married Arthur Miller and has one child - Robert; and Ira, Lewis, Russell and Merick, all of whom are at home. Daniel N. Gantz, a son of Erwin Gantz' first marriage, has always made-his home with his grandparents.

Mr. and Mrs. Gantz are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Gantz has served as a member of the School Board and has always taken a good citizen's interest in local affairs.

sentative farmer and reliable, wellinformed citizen of Pickaway township, owns an excellent farm of 143 acres here, which he has placed under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Anderson was born in Wayne township, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 22, 1866, and is a son of James H. and Sarah (Fleming) Anderson.

The Anderson family lived in Maryland prior to coming to Ohio at an early day. The grandfather, Thomas Anderson, was one of the pioneers of Wayne township, Pickaway County. James H. Anderson, his son, was as his chief occupation through life and died there in 1897. His widow still survives, residing in a pleasant home on Fourth avenue, Columbus, Ohio.

William F. Anderson was reared in Wayne township and was educated in the public schools of that township and Circleville, completing his education in the Ohio Normal University at Ada, Ohio. His life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits and he has taken great interest in the development of the resources and the improvement of his land.

On February 24, 1891, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage with Mary Holderman, who was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Lewis and Mary Holderman, the former of whom is deceased. 'The latter resides with her daughter, Mrs. Anderson. The Holderman. family settled at a very early day in Pickaway County and has always been held in high regard. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have one son, Bernard.

For a time following his marriage, lr. Anderson and wife resided in Jackson township, but later removed to Pickaway township, where they have lived ever since. Politically Mr. Anderson is a Republican. He has served four years or two terms as treasurer of Pickaway township and has performed the duties of this responsible office to the full satisfaction of all concerned. He is a supporter of the Presbyterian Church at Kingston, of which his wife is a member.

Pea ORGE CLINTON EVERSOLE, te 9« who for more than 30 years has re- ' ¢ w) sided on his_ beautiful homestead wees) known as the "Bloomfield Lake Park

Farm," near South Bloomfield in Harrison township, was for 21 years one of the most successful educators in this section of the State. He is a son of Henry and Sophronia (Heise) Eversole, and was born in \Walnut township, Fairfield County, Ohio, on the 5th of November, 1843. After mastering the elementary branches in the district schools of that county, he took a course at the Fairfield Union Academy, Pleasantville, and completed his education at Denison University, Gran-

The succeeding 21 years were faithfully devoted by Mr. Eversole to teaching in Fairfield and Pickaway counties, and during nine years of this period he was a superintendent of schools. He ably served in that "capacity at Millersport, Ashville (two years), Commercial Point (three years) and South Bloomfield (three years).

In 1874 Mr. Eversole moved from Fairfield to Pickaway County, purchasing at that time his present residence property, which derives its name from the fact that it embraces a beautiful park, which is a favorite resort of picnickers, and much used for general assemblies. The farm itself is an 84-acre tract, devoted to cattle raising, grain growing and the cultivation of melons. Mr. Eversole has been engaged in the specialty last named for 15 years and has earned in it more than a local reputation. The 20 acres devoted to the cultivation of melons yields a product valued at about $3,000, and his "Tip Top" variety is widely known in the markets of Columbus, much of the crop being now sold before grown. In the fall and winter, when the care of the farm is light, Mr. Eversole conducts a commission business in that city. At the expiration of his present term he will have completed a service of 24 years as justice of the peace. As a life-long Democrat he has also served as delegate to various judicial and senatorial conventions of his county. Combining the above facts it must be evident that Mr. Eversole has led, and is still leading, a remarkably broad and active life of great practical value to all the communities of his residence. It may also be added that he is a member of Lodge No. 487, F. & A. M., at Commercial Point, and is identified with the best work of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Neither of Mr. Eversole's parents are now living; his father died in 1851, at the age of 40 years, and his mother in 1873; aged 609. The marriage of our subject to Doris Mithoff, daughter of Frederick E. and Wilhelmina (Hose) Mithoff, occurred October 1, 1872. Both of his wife's parents were natives of Germany, and her father's four brothers were all prominent in the business world, as will be seen from the following brief facts regarding them: William was an extensive cotton planter of New Orleans; Augustus and Theodore were presidents of banks in Lancaster,

Ohio, and Henry was president of the South End Bank of Columbus. Edward T., who recently died, was a large real estate owner in Columbus and left property valued at $2,000,- 000. William, the oldest, was at one time prominent in the building of the Mississippi River levees. Frederick E. Mithoff, the father of Mrs. Eversole, is dead, as is her mother; their home farm was a fine tract of land near South Bloomfield.

Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. George C. Eversole; as follows: Lillian, Edna and Flora - all teachers, who were educated at the Ohio Normal University at Ada - the last named being now married to Ollie McKinley, a farmer living near Harrisburg; and Henry G. and Mithoff, who are attending

A) FREDERICK SCHLEYER, the ju- @} uior member of the large dry goods and carpet house of Moeller & Schleyer, at Circleville, was born at Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1855, and he has been identified with the dry goods business for 36 years. He is a son of the late John F. Schleyer.

In February, 1863, Mr. Schleyer accompanied his parents to Circleville, where he attended school until 1870, and then became an employe of Adam McCrea, in the mercantile business. He remained with this employer for 17 months and in the same room with the latter's successor for about a year and then became a clerk fot WajJlace Brothers, who conducted a large dry goods business here. From 1872 until 1875 he remained with this firm and then, with his brother, William Schleyer, he embarked in a shoe business in Illinois, which was conducted for two years. Later he accepted a clerical position in a Columbus dry goods house, and in 1879, with William Wallace, he established the dry goods house of Wallace & Schleyer. In 1885 he went to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he engaged in a shoe . business for two and a half years, and then returned to Circleville and became again connected with a dry goods firm. In 1894 the dry goods firm of Schleyer & Henderson was established and continued until 1900, when the firm style became Finkel, Schleyer & Henderson. In 1903 Mr. Schleyer entered into partnership with C. Edmund Moeller, under the firm style of Moeller & Schleyer. On account of lis long experience in the trade, Mr. Schleyer is particularly well equipped: for the management of so large an enterprise as is the present firm's business. The house has a wide popularity and both members of the firm are recognized men of ability and integrity.

Mr. Schleyer was married to Kate Hutchinson, of Hannibal, Missouri, who was a niece of Mrs. T. C. Wallace, of Circleville. Mrs. Schleyer died in September, 1904, leaving one daughter, Mary, a very talented young lady who is now abroad, completing her musical education. She is under the best instructors at Berlin and Prague.

BIEORGE W. ASHBROOK, a promi- @) nent farmer and valued citizen of Walnut township, who owns a fine farm of 200 acres, situated. in section 20, was born in this township, May 29, 1841, and is a son of Absalom M. and Phebe (Dunnick) Ashbrook.

Absalom Ashbrook was born in Virginia and made his entrance into Ohio as a babe in his mother's arms. His parents made the journey from Virginia on horseback and: settled in Amanda township, Fairfield County. There the father of our subject was reared, there obtained his district school education and there was subsequently married to Phebe Dunnick. To this marriage eight children were born. After his marriage, Absalom Ashbrook moved to Walnut township, Pickaway County, and in 1847 bought of William Stage the latter's distillery, with several hundred acres of land. Later he moved back to Amanda township, Fairfield County, where he died.

He was reared in Walnut township, which has always been his home, with the exception of six years - from March 22, 1860, to March 22, 1866 - which he spent in Amanda township, Fairfield County. His education was obtained in the district schools and in the National Normal College at Lebanon, Ohio. His business through life has been continuously of an agricultural nature, except two terms when he was engaged in teaching. His fine farm is a very valuable property both as to location and cultivation. In 1883 he built the present substantial and commodious family home.

In 1864 Mr. Ashbrook enlisted for the 1oo-day service in the Civil War, joining Company I, 159th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and serving as orderly sergeant. He received his discharge on August 27, 1864.

On December 29, 1865, Mr. Ashbrook was married to Jane Reber, a daughter of Charles and Belinda Reber, of Amanda _ township, Fairfield County. They have one son, Chester R., .who is a_ well-known, enterprising farmer of Walnut township. The latter married Mattie Weaver, a daughter of Philip Weaver, and they have one son - Ray Weaver Ashbrook.

'George W. Ashbrook is one of the leading Republicans of his section of the county and has frequently served in official life in the township, having been both trustee and treasurer. He is one of the directors of the Reber Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ashbrook does not seek political office and when elected a justice of the peace declined the honor. Both he and his son, Chester R. Ashbrook, belong to the Masonic fraternity, both being Knights Templar. Portraits of Gorge W. Ashbrook, his son, Chester R. Ashbrook, and his grandson, Ray W. Ashbrook - three generations - accompany this sketch.

EORGE BETTS, who resides on the "| old Betts homestead m Deer Creek township, was born on this place March 16, 1875, and is a son of George and Mary (Phillips) Betts, many years and left an impress on his immediate community which time cannot efface. He was born near Clarksburg, Ross County, Ohio, and was a son of John W. and Harriet (Gordy) Betts. He was the only one of his family to come to Pickaway County except one sister, who, after a short residence at Dublin Hill, was married and moved West. George came just after his marriage in 1863, his worldly wealth at that time being one horse and a mule. He engaged in farming and stockraising, and subsequently, for a period of 35 years, was acknowledged to be the most extensive stock dealer on the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad. He had a number of men out buying stock for him all the time, and shipped extensively to distant points. He purchased an elevator at Woodlyn and became senior partner of the firm of Betts & Hunsicker, doing a general grain, coal and implement business. He became a man of affluence, owning about 1,800 acres of land in addition to his other interests. He was ever the friend of the needy, and gave many a deserving man his start, but his generosity came near being his undoing. He was the victim of many. of his friends, for whom he went security, and upon his death a large part of his estate went 'toward the payment of the obligations of others. He was a man of great popularity, having hundreds of acquaintances throughout the county. He died December 2, 1895, of pneumonia, and was buried at Spring Lawn Cemetery.

In 1863 George Betts, Sr., was married to Mary Phillips, a native of Virginia, and a daughter of John Phillips, who came to Pickaway County from the Old Dominion. Mr. and Mrs. Betts had 11 children, namely: John W., who is engaged in farming in Deer Creek township; Charles A., who lives near Clarksburg in Pickaway County; Hattie, deceased at the age of 25 years, who was the wife of Clarence Coon; Thomas B., who is farming in Deer Creek township; Carrie, who lives at home; George; Fred C., who lives on a part of the home place in Deer Creek township, engaged in farming; William Pearl, who lives on the home place; Roy, living at home, who is in the insurance business; and Corrilla Belle and Meeker, who live on the home place. Mrs. Betts died in 1902. Mr. Betts was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he joined in 1869, thereafter being an enthusiastic church supporter and contributing liberally of his means. In politics he was a stanch Democrat, and was frequently called upon to serve in offices of public trust. He was a member of the Board of County Commissioners two terms, was president of the Deer Creek township Board of Education, was township trustee and filled numerous other township offices. He was also one of the organizers of the Farmers' Bank of Williamsport, and served as its first president. In his death the poor lost a friend, the community a prominent and worthy citizen and the church a liberal supporter.

George Betts, the subject of this sketch, attended the schools of his home district, and the Williamsport High School. He has followed farming successfully and has had the management of the home place since his father's demise. Fraternally, he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of Arrerica. Politically he is a

3, and useful citizen of Scioto township, for several years owner of the wellknown Squire Wilkins farm of 90 acres, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, September 27, 1833. He is a son of Samuel and Sophia (Herron) Noggle. His father resided for 33 years on the John Reber farm in Walnut township, dying of paralysis in 1894, aged 83 years. His mother, who died in 1882, lived to be 79 years old. Besides Jonas, two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Noggle - George and Samuel, both deceased.

Jonas Noggle resided in Fairfield County until 1858, working hard as a farmer's boy for a moderate education, and becoming a thorough master of his life avocation. In that year, when 25 years of age, he married Angelina DeLong, a daughter of David DeLong, of

Fairfield County, and with $30 in his pocket commenced married life in Clear Creek township, [airfield County. There he resided for six years, and then lived for 16 years in Walnut township, Pickaway County, and for 15 years in Wayne township. Through persistency, intelligent work, close application to business and economy, Mr. Noggle succeeded in comfortably rearing a large family, educating his children and saving sufficient to purchase a good property. In September, 1904, he located in Scioto township, purchasing the Squire Wilkins farm, a pleasantly located and valuable tract of go acres. Here he conducts general farming operations and raises some live stock, being the owner of eight head of horses, 30 head of hogs and 12 head of cattle.

Mr. Noggle's first wife died in 1893, and his second marital union was with Mrs. Susan Krueger, daughter of David Good, of Fairfield County, this State.

By the first marriage there were the following children: W. Clinton, who married Annie McCune, a daughter of John McCune, and runs a foundry in Circleville; Samuel, married to Effie Hoffhines and employed in the Ashville corn canning factory; Mary, wife of Henry Allen Hedges, who resides in Scioto township, north of Commercial Point; Benton, who married and became the father of two children - both parents are now deceased; Charles, residing on the farm of Jacob Thorne, who married Amanda Milligan, of Fairfield County; and Chester, engaged in farming in Scioto township, who married: Effie Hoover, daughter of William Hoover, of Clinton County, this State. Ralph and Grace (twins), now 12 years of age, are children of the second marriage, and are living at home, attending school.

SZ; D. HUMMEL, senior member of the ew | firm of Hummel & Plum, well known J in insurance lines, at Circleville, was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, October 14, 1876, and is the youngest son of Sylvester and Mary (Dunkle) Hummel.

spent 23 years of the first part of their married life on the farm on which was formerly located the Southeastern Fair Grounds; after the death of the former owner, Mrs. Hummel's ftaher, they together with G. B. Armstrong purchased the farm, afterward selling their interest to Mr. Armstrong and purchasing the Wilson Heffnet farm near Stringtown, which they retained for 10 years at which time thev purchased a farm in Jefferson township, Williams County, Ohio, to which they removed in the spring of 1902. Mrs. Hummel died at the last named place November 8, 1904; Mr. Hummel is still residing on the farm.

J. D. Hummel is one of the successful business men who was reared on the farm, spending two years learning the blacksmith's trade. After completing his education in the common and high schools, he taught for some six years in the schools of Salt Creek township. Pickaway County, and one year in Jefferson township, Williams County, Ohio, becoming a popular educator.

In July, 1904, Mr. Hummel came to Circleville, purchasing the interest of E. S. Hockman in the Hockman & Plum Insurance Agency (formerly the Van Heyde Agency, established in 1868), the new firm taking the style of Hummel & Plum. They represent the following old-line companies: Home, of New York; National Fire, of Hartford, Connecticut; Hartford Fire, of Hartford, Connecticut : Aetna, of Hartford, Connecticut; Royal, of Liverpool, England; Liverpool & London & Globe, of Liverpool, England; North America, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mutual Benefit Life, of Newark, New Jersey; and New York Plate Glass, of New York.

On January 1, 1901, Mr. Hummel was married to Ada Sonora Mowery, eldest daughter of John I'. and Marye (Wolf) Mowery. of Salt Creek township, Pickaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Hummel have one daughter, Marve Ruth, born October 25, 1902. While not devoting himself unduly to politics, Mr. Hummel. as an intelligent citizen and progressive business man, keeps thoroughly posted on both outside and local affairs. He stands as one of the county's representative business men and does his part in promoting its general welfare.

a well-cultivated farm of 172 acres, to the value of which he has materially added by the placing of excellent improvements. Captain Black was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, on August 22, 1836, and is a son of William and = Elizabeth (Burget) Black.

The father of Captain Black was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He came to Pickaway County from his native State, in i811 and during the War of 1812 he served as a soldier on the frontier. He settled at Circleville, then a village, and as he was a carpenter and contractor he had much to do with the construction of what is now Pickaway County's metropolis. He erected the first Court House here and buildings stand in good preservation - in various sections of town and county - which testify to his honest work. Later he removed to a farm in Pickaway township, on which he resided until his death, in 1868, in his 83rd year. He married Elizabeth Burget, who was born at Hagerstown, Maryland, and accompanied her parents to Circleville in 1802. Thus on both sides of the family, Captain Black represents old pioneer families.

Edward R. Black was educated in the best local schools of the neighborhood in which his parents then resided, and was mainly reared on the farm, receiving the practical training in farming and stock-raising which proved valuable later in life. He was 26 years of age when the Civil War spread its blighting influence over the country. On every side volunteers were answering the call for-national defenders and Pickaway County was prompt in showing loyal sentiment. On November 8, 1861, Edward R, Black enlisted as a private in Company A, 61st Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., which became subsequently a part of the Army of the Cumberland. His period of service covered the remainder of the Civil War, he being honorably discharged on August 27, 1865. From the ranks, through personal valor, he rose, step by step, to the captaincy of his company, from the battle of Stone River until the close of the war being captain of Company H, 69th Reg., Ohio Vet. Vol. Inf. He participated in the larger number of the great battles of the war and bravely endured the privations and hardships inseparable from the life of a soldier. At the last battle of Nashville, he was detailed as an aide to General Cruft and served as one of the latter's inspectors for several months, and then rejoined his regiment, at Raleigh, North Carolina. With thousands of his comrades and thousands more of admiring and enthusiastic fellow-citizens, he enjoyed the Grand Review at Washington City, a pageant which will always be remembered by those who took part in its glory or who were permitted to view it.

After the close of the war, Captain Black returned to Pickaway County, prepared to become as good a private citizen as he had been a brave soldier. He resided in Pickaway township until 1886, when he removed to Salt Creek township and in 1892 he settled on his present farm. Here he carries on large agricultural operations, raises large crops and breeds fine stock. During his residence in Pickaway township he served seven years as a justice of the peace. He has been more or less prominent ever since coming to Salt Creek township. Always a stanch Republican, he has frequently been selected as his party's standard-bearer, has béen its candidate for the General Assembly and also for county treasurer. He has the confidence and esteem of his party and has a wellearned popularity with all classes.

On February 11, 1869, Captain Black was married to Susan Shoemaker, who was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of the late Daniel Shoemaker, and a granddaughter of Judge Jacob Shoemaker, who was an early settler of Salt Creek township. Captain and Mrs. Black have two daughters - Annie E. and Helen S. The former is connected and identified with the Civil Seryice Department of the government, at Washington, D. C.

performed by Captain Black and his brothers of Company H, on the evening before the battle of Chickamauga, in the burning of Reed's bridge, which brought out the statement from General Thomas that this strategic act saved the Union Army from utter destruction.

@| and successful farmer of Wayne township, who owns a well-improved farm of 150 acres in Wayne township and another of 144% acres, partly in Wayne and partly in Deer Creek townships, was born March 9, 1836, in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. His parents were James R. and Mary (Chenoweth) -Hibbens.

Abraham C. Hibbens attended school in his youth in a pioneer log schoolhouse, but later had better advantages at Waverly, his father having located in Waverly, Pee Pee township. At the death of the father, Abraham C. inherited his present farm in Wayne township, later purchased 1441 acres and now owns 294% acres. His property is finely improved and the greater part of it is under cultivation.

On November 19, 1861, at Portsmouth, Ohio, Mr. Hibbens enlisted for service in the Civil War, joining Company I, 56th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under command of Capt. Thomas Kinney and served until April 7, 1866, in which period he saw service at Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg and in many minor engagements. He was mustered out at New Orleans, April 7, 1866, and just one month later received his honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio.

On March 22, 1870, Mr. Hibbens was married to Juliet Hard, a daughter of Daniel D. T. and Lemira (Puffer) Hard, the latter a daughter of Richard and Clarissa Puffer. Mr. and Mrs. Hard had these children: Mary Louise and Addie, both deceased; and Mrs. Hibbens and her twin sister, Helen, now the wife of R. A. Nessmith, of Columbus.

Mr. and Mrs. Hibbens have two daughters - Helen and Flora May. The former has been a successful teacher in the schools of Columbus for years. The latter remains with her parents. The whole family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Mount Pleasant. Mr. Hibbens is a Mason, belonging to Heber Lodge, No. 501, at Williamsport. He is a well-known and highly respected citizen. In politics he is a Republican.

BIAMES STRODE S\WEARINGEN, a A| representative of one of the oldest families in Pickaway County, and a prominent farmer of Jackson township. where he owns a valuable farm of 180 acres on the Florence Chapel turnpike, was born August 19, 1857, in Jackson township, Pickaway County, Ohio. He is a _ son of Henry Bedinger and Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Swearingen.

Our subject is in the seventh generation of his family established in America. The founder, Zachariah Swerengen, as the name was formerly spelled, was born in Holland, married Barbara De Barette, lived in the Province of Brabant and emigrated from there to America in 1654. He settled in Maryland, of which he was made a freeman in 1669.

Thomas, the eldest son of Zachariah Swearingen (2), also marriéd in Maryland and had two sons - Thomas and Van. According to old records these sons, in 1734, settled along the Shenandoah River, in the vicinity of Sheperdstown: The second son was later a lieutenant of militia, in Berkeley County, Virginia. He seems to have been a man of military tastes as the records show that he later became a colonel of militia and doubtless had much to

He also became a military man, becoming a captain under General Lewis, during Lord Dunmore's War. On January 5, 1777, he married Phebe Strode, who was born December 8, 1747, and died July 6, 1786. Their children were: Thomas, James S., Samuel and Eleanor. The last named became the wife of Governor Thomas Worthington.

James S. Swearingen, the second son of Josiah Swearingen, was born February 3, 1782, in Berkeley County, Virginia. He was a youth of quick perceptions as the family annals tell that when he was but 16 years old he was made, a clerk in the office of the county clerk at Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. A change of climate being suggested to him, on account of his delicate health, he concluded to become one of the great body of pioneers who were seeking homes and lands in what was then the wilderness of Ohio, and succeeded in exchanging his Virginia estates for land near the village of Chillicothe. He also possessed his family's military spirit as we learn that in 1800 he was appointed an ensign in the army, two years later made a lieutenant and was considered so good a soldier and so reliable a man that he was called to guide a party through the wilderness from Chillicothe to Lake Erie; and when he reached Detroit, he was entrusted with the command of a company which was hurried to the relief of the settlement at Chicago. There he remained in command during the building of Fort Dearborn and later was stationed at Fort Mifflin in the vicinity of Philadelphia. Later he was sent to various points to quell disorder, the greater part of his life being spent on the frontier.

In 1814, after deserved promotions, General Swearingen was stationed at Chillicothe, where he remained until the close of the War of 1812. After the cessation of hostilities, he decided to make that place his home, although, through his father-in-law, he had become the possessor of the Bedinger tract of land in Jackson township, Pickaway County, of which our subject's farm is a part. General Swearingen died at Chillicothe on February 3, 1864.

Nancy Bedinger, who was born January 7, 1787, and was a daughter of Capt. Henry and Rachel (Strode) Bedinger. The Bedingers were German Protestants who fled from persecution to America. They landed at Philadeldelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1734 and_ subsequently settled in York County, Pennsylvania. Henry Bedinger, son of Adam the immigrant, married Magdalena Slagle and they moved to Sheperdstown, Virginia, in 1762. The father of Mrs. Nancy Swearingen, Henry Bedinger, was born there October 16,1753. He became a captain in the Patriot Army during the Revolutionary War, was taken prisoner at Fort Washington and for four years was confined on Long Island. He survived the horrors of the British prisons, and in 1796 located the land in Jackson township, Pickaway County, which was given him for his services as a soldier. This land has remained in the family, never having been either bought or sold. He was a member of the Order of the Cincinnati.

The children of James and Nancy (Bedinger ) Swearingen were seven in number, three of whom died in infancy. Those who reached maturity were: Henry Bedinger, Eleanor, Sarah B. and Virginia. Virginia died unmarried. Eleanor married twice; first, John H. Grant of Covington, Kentucky, and second, Maj. Edward Clarkson, also of Covington. She died in 1879. Sarah married N. W. Thatcher.

Henry Bedinger Swearingen, father of our subject, was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, on November 16, 1814, and in 1848 he settled on what was known as the Bedinger survey, although he has beert a resident of Pickaway County from 1837. On January 3, 1850, he married Elizabeth Nesbitt, who was born June 3, 1827, at Xenia, Ohio, and died in 1881. He died October 15, 1889. Their children were: Eleanor V., 'James Strode, Nancy N., Robert N., John Grant, Henry B., Thomas T., and Mary S. Eleanor V., born in 1854, married W. Vernor Grant, of Covington, Kentucky (now a resident of Circleville), in 1882, and died September 26, 1890, leaving a son - Henry. Nancy N., born in 1858, died in 1887. Robert N., born in 1859, died in 1865. John Grant, born February 24, 1863, married Fannie Dent on November 13, 1888, and they have one daughter - Virginia Dent. Henry B. is connected with government official life, with headquarters at Louisville, Kentucky. Thomas T., born in 1868, is in business at Columbus. Mary S., a graduate of a private seminary at Columbus, married William Hail, resides in Houston, Texas, and has three children.

The father of the above named family was a graduate of Kenyon College, at Gambier, Ohio, and was a man of scholarly tastes and wide information. He numbered among his intimate friends many of the prominent men of his day who were attracted to him by his sterling character, his genial hospitality and his social accomplishments. He was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, connected with St. Philip's parish, and through life was a true churchman. His liberality to his church and to educational and philanthropic objects was notable.

James Strode Swearingen was given good educational opportunities which he took advantage of in his youth. Declining a professional life, he chose agriculture as his occupation and has continued in the cultivation of the patrfmonial acres. The farm is a highly cultivated one and is well improved. In 1890 Mr. Swearingen remodeled the family residence, introducing many miodern features, making it an ornament to the township and a pleasing, comfortable home to' the owners.

On November 12, 1890, Mr. Swearingen was married to Minerva Anderson, who was born October 15, 1861, in Wayne township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and she is a daughter of James H. and Elizabeth (Fleming) Anderson. The children born to the above union are: Henry B., named for his_ grandfather, born August 31, 1894; William F., born September 13, 1895; and Sarah, born February Io, 1897. Mr. Swearingen, with his family, belong to St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal Church at Circleville.

For a number of years Mr. Swearingen has been prominently identified with the Republican party in Pickaway County and has served many times as a delegate to important conventions. He belongs to the Foresters lodge at Circleville, and for a long time was active in the local Grange.

As a closing paragraph to the record of a notable family of Pickaway County, Ohio, we add an extract from a daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois, under date of September 20, 1903:

"In 1803, Capt. John Whistler and Lieut. James S. Swearingen, with a company of United States Regulars, infantry, built and established Fort Dearborn.'"' On account of this fact, our subject and his cousin, Edward Strode Thatcher, were made honorary members of the Chicago Historical Society.

A} A. MCLAUGHLIN, of the firm of J. A. McLaughlin & Brother, proprietors of 'the McLaughlin buggy, carriage and wagon works at Circleville, was born in this city, May 1, 1862, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Kramer) McLaughlin.

William McLaughlin was the founder of the present extensive business carried on by his sons. He was born in Pennsylvania and came in 1842, to Circleville, where his death occurred in 1892. In 1866 he embarked in a general blacksmithing business and also in the manufacture of wagons and carriages, being one of the pioneers in this line-in Circleville. He became a man of substance and prominence, took an active interest in civic affairs and served two terms as a member of the City Council. He married Elizabeth Kramer and they had two sons - J. A. and 'W. G.

J. A. McLaughlin was educated in the public schools and was graduated at the Circleville High School in 1880. He at once became an employee under his father and in 1888 he became a member of the firm, the style then asassumed being William McLaughlin & Son. This continued until the death of the older member in 1892, when the second son entered the business and the firm name became J. A. McLaughlin & Brother. Their output covers all kinds of vehicles; they build carriages, bug- gies, and delivery and transfer wagons and stand at the head of this line of business in Circleville. Both are practical workmen, understanding every detail themselves. They employ a large amount of skilled help.

W. G. McLaucuuin, the second member of the above mentioned firm, was born in 1868, in Circleville, where he was educated. He was trained in his father's carriage works and is a capable mechanic. He was married in February, 1897, to Ora Valentine, who is a daughter of .Noah Valentine, of Fairfield County, Ohio.

mai NRY GREEN, who resides on a | well-cultivated farm of 4014 acres in Scioto. township and who is well known as a Prohibitionist and an upholder of public education, is a son of John Mordecai and Mary (Conrad) Green. He was born in Goodhope township, Hocking County, Ohio, February 17, 1847, and obtained his early education in the district schools of that county. In 1865, with his parents, he removed to Pickaway County, locating in Muhlenberg township, on what was then known as the Renick farm, now owned by Scott Carpenter. There he resided for three years, after which he settled on the Gantz estate, an adjoining farm, where he remained for two years. His father at that 'time was engaged in teaching, which vocation he followed both in Pickaway and in Hocking County, farming often in the summer months. In his earlier years, the subject of this sketch himself taught eight winter terms, being engaged in agricultural labors in the summer season.

John M. Green, the father of our subject, served for two terms as justice of the peace in Scioto township, was a very intelligent and highly respected citizen and died more than 25 years ago at the age of upward of 60 years; his widow survived him until January 12, 1905, when she passed away at the age of 84-years, having spent her last years in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio. In the family of John M.

Green were four sons and five daughters, of whom two sons and all of the daughters are still living. The record is as_ follows: Ephraim, who is a resident of Nemaha County, Nebraska; Henry, the subject of this sketch; Sarah Jane, wife of James P. Tipton, living in Shadesville, Franklin County, Ohio; William, deceased; Joseph, who never married, residing in Scioto township; Lucinda, who married John Meeker and lives in West Jefferson, Madison County, Ohio; Almeda, wife of Seymour Tipton, residing in Scioto township; Mary Ann, who married William H. Sullivan and resides at Lancaster, Fairfield County ; and Barbara Ellen, who is the widow of Frank Hoover.

On March 23, 1873, Henry Green was married to Sarah Jane Murphy, daughter of Francis Charles and Lucinda Murphy, of Scioto township, her parents at the time being residents of Muhlenberg township. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green, viz.: Mary E., widow of Jonas Hoover, Jr.; John Otis, a farmer of Scioto township; Charles Russell and Margaret A., both deceased; Laura May, who lives at home; Leslie Wayne, who is married and a resident of Ashville, employed in a brick-yard; Henry

University, Columbus; Bertha and Shirley, the former of whom died when 18 months old and the latter, at the age of six months; and Alice and Tessa, living at home.

to the utmost. He engages in general farming, and raises such stock as is required. For seven years Mr. Green has served as a member of the School Board for Scioto township, but otherwise has had little to do with public affairs.

Hon. Nelson J. Turney

owned a farm there which he sold when he decided to move to Pickaway County, Ohio. The long journey was made in wagons, the whole family, including his father and his wife and children, constituting the party. The money realized on the Pennsylvania farm was packed in a wooden bucket and was thus transported to the new home. The grandfather of our subject, John Stein, had entered a large tract of land here as early as 1832. To this David Stein added until at one period he owned 400 acres, all in Circleville township. David Stein died in 1888.

very successful. He has made many improvements on his property and in 1881 he erected the present, commodious and comfortable dwelling and large barn. During the Civil War he joined the Ohio militia and did his part in suppressing the raids made by the Confederate general, Morgan.

Mr. Stein married Lydia Morris, a daughter of James Morris, of Walnut township, and they have had four children - three daughters and one son. The latter died at the age of six years. The daughters are: Anna, who married Charles Bell, resides in Circleville township and has two children - John and Ralph; and Florence and Fannie, who reside at home.

Politically Mr. Stein is a Democrat. and on numerous occasions he has been elected to office. During a period of seven years he resided in Jackson township and was one of the trustees a large part of that time. He is a deacon in the Lutheran Church.

ON. NELSON J. TURNEY. Among the many men of prominence produced by Pickaway County, the late Nelson J. Turney, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, was conspicuous. He was born November 7, 1820, and died

The Turney family was of French extraction and the direct ancestors of Nelson J. Turney were French Huguenots - Daniel, Peter and Adam Turney, three brothers, escaping to America in the latter part of the 17th century and landing in Philadalphia in 1668.

Henry Turney, son of Daniel, the emigrant, was the grandfather of Nelson J. Turney. From Philadelphia he removed to Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, Virginia, where he subsequently married a Miss Embly. They had six children, none of whomn survived infancy except Daniel, who became the father of our subject.

Daniel Turney was born at Shepherdstown, Virginia, August 16, 1786. His father removed to Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1800, and there died 12 years later. Daniel Turney studied medicine, was graduated from the Medical College of Philadalphia and in 1806 settled at Jefferson, Ohio, for the practice of his profession. On November 5, 1816, he married Jane Sirling Denny, who was born at Marietta, Ohio, April 11, 1798, and was a daughter ~ of Gen. James Denny, one of the most prominent pioneers of the Northwest Territory. He was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, September 11, 1767. He married Isabel Barr, of Wheeling, Virginia, in 1797 and, in a keelboat, moved to Marietta, Ohio. In 1799 General Denny moved to Chillicothe and in 1807 came to Pickaway County. He was a government surveyor and owned the Freedom newspaper, which was the first one ever published in Pickaway County. In 1813 he was clerk of the court in this county. In the second war with Great Britain, he rose from the rank of major to that of major-general. He died in Philadel-

The members of the Turney family became prorninent in their various lines of activity. Dr. Turney practiced as a surgeon in'the War of 1812. Until his death in 1827 he was ranked with the eminent professional men of his.day and his decease was looked upon in the light of a calamity in his immediate locality. His children were: Henry, Nelson J., Isabella and Samuel D. The last named, Dr. Samuel D. Turney, who died in 1878, was widely known for his skill in medicine and surgery; during the Civil War he served as medical director and was also surgeon general of Ohio under the administration of Governor R. B. Hayes. He became a very popular member of the faculty of the Columbus Medical College.

Nelson J. Turney had many educational advantages but very early in life he was thrown upon his own .resources. He completed his education at Dr. Washburn's academy in Franklin County, Ohio, and then, at the age of 15 years, he became a clerk in the postoffice at Columbus, under Postmaster Belah Latham. From 1837 to 1840 he was in the employ of Fay, Kilbourne & Company, of Columbus, but in the latter year he accompanied his mother to Circleville, where he was in the employ of H. W. Bell until he was appointed collector of tolls for the Ohio Canal at this point. A change in the political administration of the State removed him from this position and in 1845 he entered the employ of Neil, Moore & Company, the extensive stage-coach proprietors. During his association with this firm a difficulty arose with a to. start an opposition line in the Missouri territory, with a full equipment of coaches and horses. This move brought the Missouri company to terms. From Indianapolis Mr. Turney was at once ordered north with his outfit and he distributed the coaches and horses along the lake shore between Sandusky and: Detroit. He established his headquarters at Toledo, where he remained in charge until the spring of 1844, when he returned to Columbus.

In 1845 Mr. Turney removed to Philadelphia, where he was employed for one year by the house of Miller, Cooper & Company, wholesale merchants, after which he returned to Ohio, married and embarked in a mercantile business for himself at Circleville. Some time later he sold his interests here and removed to Chillicothe, but in 1850 he returned to Pickaway County and entered into farming. For the next 20 years Mr. Turney was an extensive farmer and stock-raiser; at the close of this period, he sold out his country interests and moved to Circleville, where he erected a beautiful residence.

During his long residence on his farm, Mr. Turney took the deepest interest in all agricultural subjects, utilizing every modern method of approved utility and purchasing agricultural machinery of the best pattern. His farm was scientifically conducted and every part of it was made to yield to its utmost. He was a very active member of the Pickaway County Agricultural Society from its organization and served for many years as its president. From 1862 until 1870 he served as a member of the State Board of Agriculture and was its valued president from 1862 until 1863. He was one of the early champions of good roads; he took a great deal of interest in the turnpike system and assisted in the building of the turnpike from Circleville to Darbyville, superintending its construction. Mr. Turney also was superintendent in charge of the erection of the Masonic Temple in Circleville and was made chairman of the committee on arrangements on the occasion of its dedication, on June 2, 1879, a notable event in the city's history.

In public life and in military affairs, when his country was in danger, Mr. Turney was an important factor. In 1864 he was appointed a member of the military committee of Pickaway County by Governor Brough, the duties' of which office he performed in the most faithful and efficient manner. He was active in providing for, raising and equipping troops, and in every possible way, to the extent of his influence and ability, he aided in assisting his State through the trying years of the Civil - War. His services were invaluable but he was neyer willing to accept. any compensation for the pecuniary losses thus incurred by him. In 1859 he declined a nomination for the State Legislature, but in 1868 the Republican party made him its congressional candidate. He was not eletted, the Democratic party in that year sweeping all before it. In 1872 he was dele gate to the Republican National Convention, which nominated General Grant for a second term. In 1871 Mr. Turney was selected by the Secretary of the Interior to go as a special agent to investigate the affairs of the Indian agencies of the Upper Missouri River, and in the fall of the same year, in company with

Hon. B. R. Cowen, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, and Col. J. J. Woods, of Kansas, he appraised the Cherokee land strip in the Indian Territory. During this inspection he visited Sitting Bull and his people and as an evidence of how thoroughly he was equipped for this important and delicate diplomatic mission, he remained in safety, without an escort, in Montana among the Sioux for three months. At the end of this time, he led away 3,000 of Sitting Bull's warriors and accompanied 30 of the most influential chiefs to Washington, to make their appeal. In 1871 he was appointed by President Grant a member of the celebrated "Brotherhood of Indian Commissioners," cgmposed of men noted for their philanthropy. Mr. Turney remained a member of this board until failing health caused his retirement in 1875. He was appointed by Governor Hayes a trustee of the Cincinnati Asylum for the Insane. A mark of confidence was the choosing of him as assignee in the bankruptcy of Lemuel Steele's estate, which was one of the largest in the Scioto Valley.

Pickaway County has awarded Nelson J. Turney the title of "a man among men." Its citizens honored him through life and cherish his memory. He possessed the unassuming manner which usually accompanies greatness, 'but underneath was the strong will and firm conviction of right, which caused him to never swerve an inch from the path of duty and justice. Among his associates by whom he was best known he was dubbed "Old Honesty," a name he cherished and one which many men of affairs of the present day would give millions to leave to their descendants.

LKANAH HUMBLE, whose home farm of 240 acres of valuable, wellimproved land is but a part of that possessed by him in Pickaway County, is one of the substantial men and stands, are situated in section 4, Walnut township; 213 acres are near St. Paul, in Madison township, and 162 acres are in Scioto township. Mr, Humble was born September 20, 1826, near Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and is a son of Custer and Deborah (Creviston) Humble.

Uriah Humble, grandfather of our subject, was born in Virginia, moved from there to Kentucky, then removed to Adams County, Ohio, and thence to Madison County, where he died. In 1813 he built the first log Court House at London, Madison County, Ohio, which he constructed of hewed logs and for which he was paid the sum of $145.

Until he was 14 years of age, Elkanah Humble lived in Delaware and Franklin counties. In the fall of 1840 he came to Pickaway County and settled in Walnut township. In 1849 he attended school at Delaware, Ohio, having taught school the previous year, and for the following 15 years he continued teaching through Walnut, Harrison and Madison townships. He is well known all over the county and many of the successful men in various positions of life in this section were once his pupils.

and is a well-known citizen of Madison township. He graduated from college at Delaware, Ohio, receiving his degree of A. B., following which he taught school for four years at Wilmington, Ohio. Later he taught in Texas, Indian Territory, Colorado and Oregon. He has never married.

In the fall of 1854 Mr. Humble married his sister-in-law, Catherine Miller, and they had three sons, Gilbert, Joseph and Frank. The eldest married Eliza Ann Brinker and has had four children, namely: Frank, deceased at the age of seven years; Edna May, a graduate of the Ashville High School; and two that died in infancy. Gilbert Humble resides with his father on the home farm. Joseph Humble worked on the home farm into young manhood and then went West, visited the Pacific Coast, and engaged in gold mining at Victor, Mon- tana, where he received injuries from which he died in 1896. Frank, the third son, went to Colorado in 1886. There he served for six years as clerk and recorder of Montezuma County. He has large gold mine investments at Cripple Creek and resides at Denver. Mrs. Humble died in February, 1880. Mr. Humble is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

wa ILLIAM H. PERRILL, a repremf sentative farmer and prominent citizen of Madison township, whose fine farm of .176 acres is situated in section 29, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia), April 29, 1839, and is a son of John T. and Hannah (McFarland) Perrill, both of whom were natives also of what is now West Virginia.

William H. Perrill was reared in Berkeley County, where his education was obtained under difficulties, as he had to walk from four to six miles to school. This was mainly in the winter seasons, his summers being occupied on the farm. He remained in West Virginia until 1864, when he came to Ohio and located in Madison township, where he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits ever since. Since 1871 he has resided on his present valuable farm, which he has placed under a fine state of cultivation.

Mr. Perrill was married on December 8, 1868, to Sarah J. Wheeler, who was born October 22, 1843, in Madison township, Pickaway County, Ohio. She is a daughter of Benjamin G. and Lucinda J. (Lane) Wheeler.

Benjamin G. Wheeler was six years old when he accompanied his parents to Pickaway County from Maryland. He was reared in this county and after reaching man's estate settled in Madison township, in 1839. He followed agricultural pursuits all his life and died in 1869. His wife survived until 1886. Of their children, these survive: Mary A., wife of D. A. Lane, residing near Commercial Point; Sarah J. (Mrs. Perrill); Martha C., wife of James Lane, of Toronto, Ontario; and George E., of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Wheeler was one of the leading men of his time in Madison township. He was a stanch Democrat and could have been elected to any office in the prominence. He was a friend of the public schools and a supporter of religious bodies and was ever ready to contribute for the furtherance of township improvements.

In politics, our subject is a Republican. Both he and his wife are members of the Madison Presbyterian Church, in which both are active. Mrs. Perrill being a useful member of the Ladies' Aid Society. They have many attached friends and are welcome participants in all the pleasant social affairs of the neighborhood.

RILLIAM H. SILBAUGH, M. D., s| who is engaged in the practice of medicine at Ashville, was born October 21, 1867, at Lawrence Furnace, Lawrence County, Ohio, and is a son of William and Mary (Everly) Silbaugh.

' William Silbaugh was born in the Duchy of Nassau, Germany, July 10, 1835, and came to this country in 1851, locating in Ohio, where he engaged in the manufacture of wagons and carriages. He died March 3, 1883. Our subject's mother, who is of Pennsylvania Dutch extraction, was born in Morgantown, Virginia, (now West Virginia), June 7, 1839, and is still living, at the age of 67 years.

William H. Silbaugh attended the Ironton (Ohio) High School, and then worked at carriage building in order to secure funds to complete his education. In 1891 he entered Miami Medical College, from which institution he was graduated in the class of 1894-95. After his graduation he first located at Royal- medicine with his brother, Dr. John J. Silbaugh, and here practiced for two years. On April 7, 1897, he moved to Ashville where he has since been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession. Dr. Silbaugh spent a portion of the years 1891 and 1892 in Philadelphia in the German Hospital under such eminent specialists as Dr. John Dever and Dr. Joseph Price, of Price's Hospital; and Dr. William H. Rodmon, professor of surgery in the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia. Dr. Silbaugh also took a post-graduate course at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York and is excellently equipped for the practice of his profession. His brother, Dr. John J. Silbaugh, is a leading physician and surgeon of Lancaster, Ohio, and another brother, Leroy G. Silbaugh, is a prominent attorney of Lancaster, of which city he was mayor in 1892-93. 5

Dr. William H. Silbaugh was united in marriage on June 13, 1895, to Anna E. Creed, a daughter of George and Alice Creed, of Royalton, Fairfield County, Ohio. Mrs. Silbaugh was a granddaughter of the late Andrew Peters. She was a student at Delaware College for three years. Dr. and Mrs. Silbaugh have had two children: George Creed and William Harold.

Fraternally, Dr. Silbaugh is a member of the Masonic lodge at Circleville and is also a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows lodges at Ashville.

HOMAS FLEMMING CARPENTER, a resident of this county for a period of 23 years, is the owner of 117 acres of well-improved land in Darby township. He comes of an old Kentucky family and is a son of John R. and Betty'

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Carpenter were the parents of 10 children, as follows: Robert, deceased, who married Jennie Kilpatrick; Channie, also deceased, who married Mannie Yantis; Anna, who became the wife of Simon Julick and has passed away; Abraham, who married Lizzie Belt, both now deceased; John S., who married Julia Hughes; Elias P., who married Julia Flemming, since deceased; Ida, the widow of Charles Kilpatrick; Alice, unmarried, who lives in Kentucky with her father, and T. F., our subject.

' Thomas F. Carpenter' was born in Kentucky on the 19th of March, 1856, and when a young man located in Monroe township, this county, where he married Maggie Cardiff, daughter of C. F. Cardiff, who died at Derby. When Mr. Carpenter first came to Darby township, in 1880, he farmed on rented land, but in 1891 he located on the fine tract which he has since so greatly improved. His principal crops are corn and wheat.

Our subject has no children of his own, but a little girl, Hazel, shares the pleasant family home and cheers his life. Both himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Carpenter belongs to the Odd Fellows lodge at Derby. ee eee

| farmer of Jackson township, operator of a fine farm of 106 acres known as "Oak Dene," which is located on the Goosepond turnpike, three and a half miles from Circleville, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, June 6, 1872. He is a son of Jacob and Cynthia Ann (Marion) Justus.

The parents of Mr. Justus were also natives of Pickaway County. They still survive and are respected residents of Five Points, Pickaway County. Of their family of seven children, Willard M. is the third in order of birth.

On June 6, 1900, Willard M. Justus was married to Margaret Caldwell, who was born in Jackson township on a farm some two miles distant from the home residence, and is a daughter of William and Elizabetth'- (Start) Caldwell, the former of whom was born in Jackson and the latter in Harrison township, Pickaway County. Mr. Caldwell spent his whole life here, dying in February, 1875, at the age of 57 years and leaving an estate of 250 acres of land. In politics he was a strong Democrat.

The Caldwell family is one of the oldest and most prominent in the county. It was founded in Ohio by Alexander Caldwell, the great-grandfather of Mrs. Justus, who was born in Ireland and was accompanied to America by three daughters and one of his sons, Alexander. Grandfather Alexander Caldwell was seven years old when his father came to Pickaway County and he became one of the leading men of Jackson township. He was married three times and had five sons and one daughter - all born to his first union. Mrs. Justus was the eldest of her parents' family, the others being: Rachel Alice, wife of John Shipley, of Jackson township; and Mary Ida, wife of Louis Shipley, also of Jackson township.

By a former marriage to George Darst, Mrs. Justus had these children: Mary, wife of William Reid, of Duvall, Ohio; William, of Danville, Illinois; Harold, of Columbus, Ohio; Janet, wife of Harry Shockley, of Columbus; Josephine, of Columbus; and Chetwynd, also of Columbus.

Mr. Justus was reared to agricultural pursuits and has always been regarded as a very competent manager, excellent farmer and exemplary man. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias. and the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Circleville and is past chancellor in the former order. The farm of Mr. and Mrs. Justus lies in the belt which is of historic interest on account of the mounds still observable, these formations never having been satisfactorily explained, although many scientists have visited mai; farmer and stockraiser of Pickaway township, was born in this township, October 11, 1863, and belongs to one of the old pioneer families of this section. His parents are John P. and Mary Elizabeth (Ludwig) Steely.

Lemuel Steely, the grandfather of Lemuel L., was a very early settler in Pickaway township. On the old Steely homestead John P. Steely, father of our subject, was born; many of his active years were spent in this part of

Pickaway County. With his wife he now resides in Fairfield County, Ohio. The surviving children of John P. Steely and wife are: Lemuel L.; Evaline G., wife of W. F. Fleming, residing in the Indian Territory; Arthur H., of Circleville; Charles D., of Pickaway township; George, of Circleville township; Jacob, of Franklin County; John, of Circleville township; and Mary, of Fairfield County.

Lemuel L. Steely: was reared and educated in Pickaway County-and in the normal school, at Lebanon, Ohio. He has always found his pleasure and profit in following agricultural pursuits, devoting his main attention to the raising of stock. He is well known all over the county and is considered an excellent judge of stock and an unusually successful raiser. He also carries on a general line of farming.

Mr. Steely was married September 16, 1896, to Mary W. Gill, who is a daughter of William Gill, a prominent resident of Salt Creek township. Mr. and Mrs. Steely have one daughter, Alice E., who was born October 5, 1897, and is attending schools.

Politically Mr. Steely is affiliated with the Republican party. He takes a lively interest in all local matters, as becomes a good citizen and is not indifferent to the schemes of public improvement which continually add to the advancement of his township. He believes in good roads and in good schools.

ARRY J. BOND, D. D. S., a leading dentist of Ashville, whose offices are situated in the Squires Building, was born at Sandy Lake, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of. Joseph where he has since been engaged in farming. The mother of our subject was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where she still lives. Harry J. Bond was for a number of years a student at the McElwain Institute and also attended Grove City College. He left school at the age of 21 and entered the Ohio Dental

College at Cincinnati, where he remained as a student for three years, graduating in the class of 1895 on April 2nd. He located in Ashville on April 3rd, just one day after his graduation, and here has met with much success. He commands a large and increasing practice and devotes his whole time to his profession.

Dr. Bond was married April 15, 1896, to Luella Huey, a daughter of David and Mary Huey, of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Three children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Bond, namely: Howard, Donald and a daughter that died during infancy. Dr. Bond's residence is located on East Main street, Ashville. He is a member of the camp of the Modern Woodmen of America and of Palmetto Lodge, Knights of Pythias, at Ashville. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ashville.

SIHILIP G. GRIFFIN, deceased, was 4] one of the prominent farmers and highly respected and useful citizens of Salt Creek township. He was born May 4, 1831, in Brunswick County, Virginia, and was a son of Samuel and Mary (Wesson) Griffin. His death took place on his farm in Salt Creek township, near Stringtown, on June I, 1905.

The Griffin family is one of age and local prominence in Brunswick County, Virginia, the ancestry of the late Philip G. Griffin being traced to a certain Captain Griffin, who settled in that part of Virginia in colonial days.

the maternal side, Mr. Griffin came of Revolutionary stock, his grandfather, Isaac Wesson, having served with the American Army as a member of the Harry Lee Light Horse.

The late Philip G. Griffin was nine months old when he was brought to Ohio by his parents, the long trip being made overland in a wagon, which served as the family home until their safe arrival in Ross County. The Griffins lived first at Frankfort but later removed to Londonderry, where Philip G. Griffin was reared. He was educated in the district. schools and in an academy at Kingston, and then entered his father's store at Londonderry, the latter having been one of the pioneer merchants there. Philip G. Griffin continued in the mercantile business for a number of years, was appointed postn. 'er, and was a very successful and respected citizen. Politically he was very prominently identified with the Democratic party in Ross County and for many years held office. In 1866 he was elected clerk of the County Court and was re-elected to this office in 1869. In 1874 he was elected auditor of Ross County and served through two terms, a period of six years, in this responsible office.

For 10 years Mr. Griffin resided at. Chillicothe, but at the close of his second term as auditor he returned to Londonderry, where he lived until 1889. In that year he settled on his fine farm in Salt Creek township, where the last 16 years of his life were passed. During this period he engaged in large agricultural operations, and through his enterprise and public spirit made his influence felt in the community. For a number of years he was active in promoting educational matters in Salt Creek township and was a valued member of the Board of Education.

On April 6, 1858, Mr. Griffin was united in marriage with Susan A. Cryder, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, June 18, 1835, and is a daughter of George and Mary (Bowsher) Cryder. The father of Mrs. Griffin was born in Virginia, and the mother in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. .Griffin had three children, viz.: Hattie W., deceased; Georgia E. and Susan W. The family still reside on the farm to which they removed from Ross County, in 1889. It is valuable property and ranks with the other productive farms of Salt Creek township.

Mr. Griffin was a prominent member of the Improved Order of Red Men and was a charter member of the tribe at Adelphi and served as its first prophet. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Adelphi and belonged also to the Order of the Eastern Star.

Mr. Griffin was a man of the highest integrity and his character was recognized by his fellow-citizens who entrusted large interests to him. The confidence thus given was never violated and his public service only tended to make him more highly respected in the. county where his memory is still preserved.

uable land, resides on a tract of 57 acres, which is divided by the Jackson and Scioto township line, 25 acres being in the latter township. Mr. Grove was born near Clarksburg, Ross County, Ohio, May 10, 1829, and is a son of Abraham and Barbara (Weir) Grove.

The Grove family is an old pioneer one of Ohio. Henry Grove, the grandfather, was born in Pennsylvania and came from that State at a very early day and settled in Ross County, Ohio. About 1835 he purchased 200 acres of land on the west side of the river in Pickaway County, near South Bloomfield, and an additional tract of 114 acres, which our subject now owns. He lived to an advanced age.

Abraham Grove was probably a babe when his parents came to Ohio, and he was reared and married in Ross County. He died October 23, 1854, in Jackson township, Pickaway County, on the place where our subject now lives. Abraham Grove married Barbara Weir, who was born December 26, 1806, and died owned a fine farm in the neighborhood of Chillicothe. Their children were: Adam, the subject of this sketch; Drusilla, deceased; Samuel P., deceased in youth; Adeline, who' died in Illinois; Louisa (Coonrod), of Missouri; Henry M., deceased; Thomas, now a resident of Illinois, who served all through the Civil War as a member of the 45th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf.; Willard T.; Abraham S., of Missouri; and Sarah, who died in infancy. Willard T. Grove married Alwilda Rowe and has two children, Ollie Myrtle and Grace R. They reside with our subject, who has never married.

Adam Grove has been a resident of Pickaway County longer than he can remember. His parents settled on his present farm when it was still a wilderness, when game of all kinds still abounded and when a dinner of wild turkey was secured very easily. Deer came to the doorstep and wild animals were still in the near-by forests. Our subject's father had 57 acres of land, to which our subject added 57 acres more just south of the first piece, that had formerly belonged to his uncle. Then Mr. Grove bought 57 acres of the Johnson Colwell farm and 4o acres of another party, making a total of 212 acres, a large portion of which has been cleared and put under cultivation by Mr. Grove himself. He devotes his entire attention to the management of his property, raising grain and stock, making a feature of hogs and also of fine cattle.

Politically Mr. Grove is a Republican. In 1863 he was a member of the Ohio National Guard and when they were called into the service he assisted in chasing Morgan across the border. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H, 155th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., under Colonel Sage and Capt. John D. Mundell, and was out four months. During this time the company participated in no engagements but had long marches and considerable hardship, traveling through Virginia and North Carolina. Mr. Grove was finally discharged at Camp Dennison. Since then he has led a quiet home life, devoted to his business and taking much pleasure in his brother's little children. He is a man very well known and very highly regarded in the community.

Mr. Grove's handsome home presents a fine appearance on Goosepond turnpike, the substantial character of the buildings and their trim surroundings being very attractive. His property is nine and a half milyes from Circleville and six miles from Ashville.

HOSEPH CLARK TIMMONS, a successful farmer and extensive stockraiser of Perry township, who owns 224 acres of excellent farming land, situated on the Circleville turnpike, was born October 1, 1862, on the old Timmons home farm, which is situated just across the road from his present home. His parents were Benjamin and Marian Gladstone (Templin) Timmons.

and a Methodist preacher. Ata very early day he settled in Ross County, Ohio, where he passed the rest of his life, acquiring land both in Ross and Pickaway counties. The family still possesses the government patent issued to Stephen A. Timmons, for 1,600 acres,of land. The children of Stephen A. Timmons and Lucretia, his first wife, were: Wesley, Thomas, Frank and Prior, the last named of whom was imprisoned at Libby Prison during the Civil War and was never again heard from. The children of Stephen A. Timmons and his second wife, Lydia Comiford were: Benjamin; Joseph, who died from wounds received at the battle of Gettysburg; William, who moved to Indiana and died in Greene County; James Finley, who lives at Kansas City; and Jennie, also a resident of Kansas City, who is the wife of George Betts.

Benjamin Timmons was born near Greenland, Ross County, Ohio, and moved to Perry township, Pickaway County, after his marriage, settling on the Circleville turnpike, where his son, James T. Timmons, now resides. He lived almost continuously here on his farm of 180 acres until 1886, and also owned go acres in Ross County. He died July 19, 1893, at Clarksburg and was buried from Brown's Chapel. He married Marian Gladstone Templin, of Ross County, who was a daughter of James and Mary (Aflick) Templin. She now resides at New Holland, Ohio, and is in her 64th year. Through the Aflick side of the family, Mr. Timmons is closely related to that distinguished English statesman and man of letters, William E. Gladstone, whose services reflected such glory on the reign of the late Queen Victoria. The children of Benjamin Timmons and wife were: Harrison Edgar, who resides at Eagle Mills, Vinton County, Ohio; Mary A., wife of D. G. Shifflett, of Meadsville, Missouri; James T., who resides across the road from our subject; Joseph Clark, of this sketch; Samuel, who died in childhood; Stephen A., who is a farmer in Missouri; Gladstone; Ella F., who married Elmer Peck and resides in Deer Creek township; and Luetta, who is the wife of Aden Dick, of Mount Sterling, Ohio.