Richland County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1880 (part 7 of 18)

- WOOD, MARIA, MRS.; P. O. Adario; wife of the late John Wood; she was born in Richland Co. Oct. 2, 1818, and is a sister of Jacob Clayberg, of Butler Township. John Wood was among the first settlers in this township; he came with his parents, in 1817, from Beaver Co., Penn. A short time after John Wood and Maria Clayberg were married, they settled in Ashland Co., where they lived about two years, and then bought and moved to the present farm, about two miles north of Adario. Mrs. Wood has raised seven children - Maman, Mary, Coridan, William, John J., Hulbert H. and Lorian; Hulbert and Lorian are at home yet ; the rest of the family are married.

ZEIGLER, JOHN M., was born in Butler Township July 21, 1840; he is the oldest child of Henry and Margaret Zeigler, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work. He was married, Feb. 14, 1866, to Elizabeth Jane Cleland, who was born in Blooming Grove Township April 23, 1846; they have had two children ; one is still living, named Effie M.; the other one died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler have always lived in the county; Mr. Zeigler has paid the most of his attention to farming, although he is by profession a carpenter, and has worked at it some; he now owns a farm in good repair.

ADAMS, DANIEL, pioneer, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Bedford Co., Penn., March 10, 1824; his father and mother, with their family of seven children, came to Ohio about 1828, and settled in Wayne Co., where they lived about ten years, and then moved to Blooming Grove Township; they settled in the woods. The subject of this sketch remained at home until he was married, and then moved to Huron Co., where he stayed two years; he then came to Cass Township, and moved on 9 farm near Planktown, where he lived two years; he then moved to Planktown, where he lived ane year, and then moved to where they now reside, in the spring of 1855; his parents had nine children, five of whom are living. He was married to Miss Sarah A. Nelson Feb. 21, 1850; she was born in Perry Co., Penn., Aug. 22, 1822; her mother died in April, 1829; her father then left Pennsylvania with a family of five small children, and came by wagon to the then new country of Ohio; he came to where Shelby now stands, at which time there was no town there. He married there during the winter, and, in the spring, he moved to Blooming Grove Township, where he died in 1866; his children are all living but one. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have five children, all of whom are living; Catharine J., married to E. B. Rose; Annie Mary, married to George O. Dickinson; Elizabeth, Sarah Alice and Charles Ellsworth are at home.

BACKENSTO, HENRY, pioneer and retired farmer, was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., Oct. 31, 1825; his father came to Ohio about the year 1830; brought his family by wagon, and settled in Franklin Township, Richland Co., where he remained until he died in 1851. Henry was the fourth of eight children; he received his education in the subscription schools of the county ; at 16 years of age, he took charge of a thrashing machine, which he followed for six years; his father gave him an 80-acre tract of land, which was covered with timber; he built a cabin on it, and moved into it in the fall of 1847; he, in a few years purchased several other tracts; bought a tract of land near Shiloh, and then sold his farm in Blooming Grove Township; in the year 1863, he moved to Shiloh, where he now lives; in 1878, he built a brick block in Shiloh, which he still owns. He came of a thrifty stock of Pennsylvania farmers ; when he paid for his dwelling where he now resides, he had $15, which he earned when a boy between 8 and 12 years of age, making broom-handles and whipstocks. He was married to Miss Sarah Clayburg Oct. 28, 1847; they haye nine children, four of whom are living.

BEELMAN, CHRISTIAN, retired farmer; he was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Dec. 10, 1806; his parents belonged to the class of thrifty people known as the Pennsylvania Germans. He spent bis boyhood days on the farm; at 21, he went to learn the trade of carpenter with George Beelman, of Pennsylvania; after learning the trade, he worked at it while he remained in Pennsylvania. Was married to Fannie Beelman in April, 1831; had three children; John A. Beelman and Eliza Ann are still living; his wife died-in Pennsylvania; he, with a number of his friends and relatives, viz.: John Beelman and his three sons ; George Beelman, wife and two children and Joseph, his brother ; Andrew Sheely and his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Sheely, and two daughters, started in the year 1836 for Ohio; they embarked in wagons for the wilds of the new country, coming via Pittsburgh, and crossing the Ohio River at Steubenville: the journey was by way of Massillon, Canton, Wooster and Mansfield, thence to Bucyrus; stayed three weeks, but not liking the county, they left, John Beelman purchasing a tract of land in Huron Co., north of Plymouth, where they settled; he still follows his trade ; worked in Plymouth, where he lived about eleven years; in the year 1846, he purchased the farm he now lives on, and, in 1848, moved to it ; he had the usual experience of those who purchase in a new country; he built the presert buildings, and otherwise improved the farm, until now it is under a high state of cultivation, and a comfortable place to enjoy the remaining days of his declining years. He was married a second time, to Sarah Sheely, in June, 1837, who had six children, viz.: Rebecca J. Beelman, living at home; Henry A. Beelman, now in Michigan; Ann A., married to William Douglas, lives in Shiloh; Emma A., married to La Fayette Davis, lives at home; Charles and Edward, in Michigan. Mrs. Rebecca Sheely, mother of Mrs. Beelman, now lives with her daughter; she was 85 years old Nov. 18, 1879.

BEVIER, LEWIS, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Jan. 31, 1825; his father, Andries Bevier, came from Cayuga Co., N. Y., town of Owasco, in the year 1824, and settled on the farm on which his son now lives; the farm at the time was but little improved, having about 10 acres cleared. The subject of this sketch spent his young days on the farm with his father, and, after his father's death, which was in February, 1846, he and his brother, Jeremiah E. Bevier, took the farm and kept the family together on the old homestead; he bought out the heirs as they became of age; he came in full possession of the farm in the fall of 1858, and has put the principal part of the buildings on the farm and has it under a good state of cultivation. His father came to Ohio with his family in a two-horse wagon, and endured all the hardships of a new country; had to go many miles to market, but by industry and economy he succeeded in making for himself and family a comfortable home. Lewis was married to Miss Amanda Condon Jan. 18, 1859; they have had four children, three of whom are living and one dead; John P. was born Aug. 24, 1860; Annie Annette, June 21, 1862; Fredric Lewis, Oct. 2, 1864.

BRIGGS, MARIA, widow of William Briggs, was born in Lincolnshire, England, Oct. 2, 1829, and emigrated to America in 1849. Was married to William Briggs March 23, 1854. William Briggs was born in Lincolnshire, England, March 31, 1823, and emigrated to America with his father, he coming while William was young: settled in Richland Co., Plymouth, now Cass Township, and was one of the pioneers. William Briggs died May 22, 1868; had one child - William R. Briggs, born June 2, 1863. The subject of this sketch deserves much praise, as she has taken care of the farm and raised her boy almost to manhood and has been successful to a marked degree.

BUSHEY, JACOB, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Oct. 6, 1824, and came to Ohio with his father, who emigrated with his family in 1835; he remained with his father helping him to clear up the farm until he was 16 years of age, when he learned the carpenter trade with his father and worked at it most of the time for nineteen years, and then worked at the saw-mill business some nine years; he sold out to his partner, S. Wentz; he bought the farm he now lives on in 1860; moved to it the following year; remained nine years, then moved to London; lived there eight years, following his trade, and again, in 1878, he moved on the farm where he now lives. Was married to Miss Elizabeth Fireoved Nov. 25, 1845; they have nine children, all of whom are living, showing that they have inherited the sound constitution of their parents; in fact, it is remarkable to see a family of so many and all living and enjoying excellent health.

CRAWFORD, T. &. J. & CO. (Taylor Crawford, John Crawford and Porter Crawford), millers and proprietors of Shiloh Steam Flouring, Saw and Planing Mills, were born in Huron Co., Ohio; they moved to Richland Co., Ohio, when they were boys; they were all raised on a farm and received their education in the common schools of the county. Taylor Crawford was born Nov. 28, 1846; John Crawford, Sept. 19, 1848; Porter Crawford, Dec. 20, 1853. Taylor and his brother John, seeing an opening for a flouring-mill in Shiloh, purchased the ground and built the present mill in the fall of 1872; they carried it on for ten years; they then traded it for land in Huron Co.; they purchased the saw-mill at Shiloh and removed it to the flouring-mill furnishing power for the mill; in the mean time they took in their brother Porter as partner; in the fall of 1878, they purchased the flouring-mill, since which time they have been doing business under the firm name of T. & J. Crawford & Co.

CLOWES, JOHN Q. A., M. D.; born in Allegheny Co., Penn., May 18,1845. His mother was of Irish and his father of French extraction. He spent his boyhood days with his father in the cabinet-shop, going to school in the winter, and reading medicine and phrenology at intervals, and often gave lectures to his school companions on the science of the mind; his father and mother dying when he was about 17 years old, he then devoted his entire time to the study of the 'healing art," first with B. F. Reynolds, M. D., of Harmarville, Penn., then with Dr. G. F. Jacoby, Jr., of Pittsburgh, Penn., attending the St. Franciscus Hospital, and did all the dispensing of the hospital and Dr. Jacoby's private practice, and often, as the Doctor said, won laurels for himself in dispensing physic; in the fall of 1867, he attended his first course of lectures at the Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery; the following spring of 1868, he returned from Philadelphia to the city of Pittsburgh, and resumed the study of medicine with Dr. Jacoby, and again, in the-following fall, he returned to Philadelphia and attended his second course of lectures, and graduated on the 23d of February, 1869; he also, while attending lectures, was a constant attendant at the Blockley Hospital, of West Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Hospital Clinics ; after graduating, he returned to his former home at Harmarville, and remained until June, 1869; got the Western emigration fever, and went West as far as Bloomington, [1l., and stopped a few days at Normal, Ill.; but not being impressed with the idea of success, considering the climate of Illinois, he returned East to Ohio, landing in the city of Mansfield on the morning of the 3d of July, 1869; started on foot for the north part of the county, stopping frequently at farmers' houses, making inquiries what the prospect would be for a harvest hand, but, taking his dimensions and his general appearance, the farmer's reply would invariably be, '* We don't want hands at the present;'' that evening found him at the hotel at Olivesburg, supper ordered and lodging for the night; next morning, walked to Rome, Ohio, and located there for six months, and became discouraged at not making more than a living practice; he sought a new field in the eastern part of this State; dissatisfied with the prospects, returned to Rome, and thence to Dunkirk, Ohio; worse

This advice was taken as from one whom he respected as a man and a father, and from 1870 to 1874 he had a successful career as a country practitioner of medicine. In the mean time, Feb. 22, 1871, he was married to Miss Mary Helen Van Horn, of Rome, Ohio, to whom were born twins, Estella and Rosella, Aug. 2, 1872, and on Jan. 9, 1874, another daugbter, Nellie'Florence Clowes, was born. Dr. Clowes' biography would be incomplete without mentioning, in connection with his medical career, the organization of the Clear Grits, in Rome, Ohio, a society whose object was the promotion of the temperance cause; he being one of eight in number who first organized that society, he received the appellation of one of the '' eight bummers,"' '' John, the Doctor," etc., and only through a written prescription on parchment from him was any member allowed to drink intoxicating liquors; in this connection, a joint-stock company was organized, and commenced the publication of a weekly newspaper at Rome, Ohio, called the Ohio Clear Grit; the.publication of this newspaper was removed to Shiloh, Ohio, and in 1874, the Doctor also removed to Shiloh and started the Shiloh Review, with W. H. Gilmore and H. R. Clowes, his brother, as senior editors. He sold out his interest in the newspaper business, and is giving his undivided attention to the practice of medicine, making a specialty of chronic diseases.

DELANEY, JACOB, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Perry Co., Penn., Jan. 20, 1821; his father came to Ohio about 1828; the subject of this sketch attended the schools of the county, but, as the county was new, his advantages for education were limited; he was put to work while young, learning the carpenter's trade with James Crawford, working at this business for nineteen years; he purchased his present farm in 1848, where he has since resided; he started in the world without a dollar, and, by economy and industry, has a beautiful home, with the comforts of life. Mr. Delaney was married to Miss Sarah Crawford Jan. 4, 1843; they have had seven children, six living. Mrs. Delaney died March 18, 1876; his son Merit died June 6, 1878; he was a bright and promising young man. Mr. Delaney is now married to Mrs. Ellen Jane Douglass.

DELANCY, MARY, MRS., widow of Francis Delancy and pioneer, was born in Chester Co., Penn., Aug. 18, 1793; when she was about one year old, her parents moved to Perry Co., Penn. She was married in 1810, and remained in Pennsylvania until 1828, when she with her husband and family came to Ohio; they were two years in Jackson Township; they then removed to whére she now lives; this was about 1831. She lives with her son, Peter Delancy; she is active, for such an old lady; she is one of the oldest residents of the township; she has had nine children, seven of whom are living, the youngest being 51 years of age.

DICK, JOSIAH, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Bedford Co., Penn., in October, 1822; his father, George Dick, Sr., emigrated from Pennsylvania when Josiab was about 5 years old; his father belonged to that class known as Pennsylvania Germans, | who are thrifty and economical, and his son has inher- | ited that characteristic to a large degree; he lived at © home, helping his father, until he was 31 years of age. In the mean time he married Miss Elizabeth Swartz, April 29, 1847. He left his father's farm and rented one for himself, clearing it up for the wood; lived on this farm seven years and made some money, with | which he purchased the farm he lives on, and set to work to clear up and ditch it and extensively improve it; being successful, he, after a few years, purchased a portion of the adjoining farm, known as the Forbot farm, and, some years after, purchased the balance of the same farm; he improved it and put it under good cultivation, and raised excellent crops of grain on it; he was soon enabled to purchase another tract, and now he has some 649 acres of improved land in Richland Co., beside a one-half interest in a farm in Minnesota; he still carries on farming quite extensively in-Cass Township. Thus starting in life poor, having for his capital perseverance and industry, he has acquired a handsome fortune and is one of the solid men of the county; his family of seven children are all living. ' :

DICK, GEORGE, Sr., farmer; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Oct. 10, 1796. On the 20th day of March, 1820, he was married to Miss Sarah Nichols, of Bedford Co., Penn., who was born in June, 1797; in the fall of 1827, they immigrated to Stark Co., Ohio, where they remained eighteen months, from which place they moved to Wayne Co., Ohio, where they lived three years, and from there they came to their present | home, where they have lived forty-eight years; on the 20th day of March, 1880, their offspring celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedded life; there were born to these parents eleyen children, seven sons and four daughters; there are living six sons and one daughter; the living are - Josiah (Cass Township), farmer; Harman, Superintendent of Construction on the C., C., C. & I. Railroad; Lew, a farmer (Cass Township); George, a farmer, in Jackson Township ; David, a farmer, in Hancock Co., Ohio, and Hiram, at home ; Jacob is dead; the daughters, Eliza is the wife of William Boyd, and lives in Seneca Co., Ohio; Sarah, Mary and Susan are dead; there were present at the anniversary, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Dick commenced poor in the world, but, by honest industry, they succeeded in life; they implanted the same principles of honesty and industry in the lives of their children, so that they have all suc- | ceeded, and of whom it is often said: "They are a remarkable family.''

DICK, LEVI, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born July 8, 1826, in Bedford Co., Perin.; he came of that industrious class of people known as Pennsylvania Germans; his father moved to Ohio when the subject of this notice was young; he remained at home, working on the farm, until he was 21 years of age; he then began the carpenter trade, at which he worked about four years; he then again went to farming, and in October, 1852, purchased the farm on which' he now resides, depending entirely on his own exertions to pay of his neighbors, and exerts a large influence in the affairs of the community; he is unassuming in his manners, and is kind and affable to all with whom he comes in contact. He was married to Miss Catharine Ann Swartz Sept. 27, 1849; they had six children, three of whom are living - Mary Jane (living at home), Sarah Ellen (married to D. Malone), and Belle (lives at home). There is now on the farm of Mr. Dick an apple-tree planted by ''Johnny Appleseed." It is now seven feet and eight inches in circumference. FICKES, WESLEY, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Wayne, Co., Ohio, May 4, 1834; his father, Samuel Fickes, moved from Wayne Co. and settled in Weller Township, Richland Co., where he now lives. The subject of this sketch is the second of five children, _his sister, the oldest, being dead; the others are liying; being the oldest boy, it naturally fell upon him to help his father on the farm and such work as is usual in anew country; he moved to the farm on which he now lives in 1858, his father then owning it; he purchased it in 1867; the present buildings were erected in 1861, and are beautifully located near the township road; his farm is well improved, and bears the marks of care and good cultivation ; the farm was entered in 1816 by Joseph Holmes, who sold it to Samuel Carothers, who sold it to Lewis Lybarger, and he to Samuel Fickes. His parents were of German descent, and he has the characteristics of that class of industrious people; honorable in his dealings with his fellow-man, he has the respect of his neighbors and acquaintances, exerting a large influence in his vicinity ; he received a common-school education, and is intelligent, having quite a library. He married Miss Sarah Miller; they have two children - Boyd W., born Oct. 13, 1859; Austin I. J., born Oct. 29, 1862; they are both bright, intelligent boys, and promise to be useful and influential men. : FIREOVED, SOLOMON, pioneer and retired farmer ; he was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., March 16, 1791; his father came from Prussia; his mother was an American; when he was about 3 years old, his father left Lebanon and moved to Cumberland Co., Penn., settling near Carlisle; at 16 years of age, he went to Carlisle to learn the trade of harness-making with Joseph Egolf; he stayed two years and a half, and returned to the farm; he remained about a year and a half. In the year 1811, he was married to Miss Catharine Swartz; they had two children - George and |

Isaac. His wife dying, he enlisted, March, 1814, in Carlisle, Penn., in Capt. George Hendel's company, 86th Rifles; soon after, he left Carlisle and marched to Pittsburgh, Penn., via the old stage route, across the Alleghanies ; the snow was quite deep on the mountain, and the march was very tedious; from Pittsburgh, they marched by way of Erie, Penn.; crossed the Niagara River at '' Black Rock," July 5, 1814, and was in the battle of Chippewa the same day; he was in the battle of Lundy's Lane July 25, 1814; he was wounded at the close of the fight by a buckshot, and, on the following day, was taken to Buffalo, to the hospital, where he remained until Aug. 26, 1814, when he was discharged. After returning from the army, he followed his trade for several years, and then went to farming. His second wife was Elizabeth Haak, of Cumberland Co., Penn.: they had nine children, five of whom are dead. In 1837, he left his native State for Ohio, and settled in Cass Township, Richland Co., where he farmed for a number of years, on the farm on which his son John now lives. In 1846, he went to London, Cass Township, where his wife died Oct. 4, 1860. He isa remarkable man for his age; has had an excellent constitution and has always been temperate in his habits, so that he is now hale and hearty, and can walk to Shelby, a distance of three miles, and return, with apparent ease; he is the oldest man in the township ; he is spending his days with his son-inlaw, Jacob Bushey.

FIREOVED, ELIZA ANN, MRS., widow of Levi Fireoved; her maiden name was Eliza Ann Bucher; she was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., March 8, 1828; her father, Peter Bucher, moved from Pennsylvania in 1829, and settled in Richland Co., where Eliza spent her childhood, with her parents, until she was married to Levi Fireoved, Dec. 21, 1848; théy had seven children - Solomon P. Fireoved, born Sept. 15, 1850; John Albert, June 7, 1853; William Henry, March 6, 1856; Amos Franklin, Dec. 16, 1858; Levi Orin, July 14, 1860; two infants, born and died shortly afterward ; Solomon P. Fireoved, died Aug. 5, 1852. Her husband, Levi Fireoved, died June 18, 1863; Amos Franklin: 'Fireoved, died June 27, 1863; she has thus tasted her cup of sorrow, but has the consolation of the remaining children; her son Levi Orrin is the only son at home.

FIREOVED, JOHN, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Oct. 26, 1824; his father, Solomon Fireoved, removed from Pennsylvania in the'year 1838, to Richland Co., Ohio; he came with him; he remained at home on the farm until he was 21 years of age. He was married, Dec. 24, 1845, to Miss Mary Wentz, a daughter of Henry Wentz; they have seven children, all living - Levi Fireoved, born Sept. 5, 1840 (is an engineer and resides at Crestline, Ohio) ; Hannah C., born March 6, 1849 (is married to Daniel Sanders, and resides in Ft. Wayne, Ind.) ; Solomon H., born May 1, 1852 (lives in Cass Township) ; Mary E., born Aug 14, 1854; Sarah A., born July 31, 1856, and Samantha J., born May 22, 1858.

GILMORE, W. H., cider manufacturer; he was born in Juniata Oo., Penn., June 7, 1841; his parents removed from Pennsylvania in April, 1844, and arrived in Planktown May 1 of the same year, then to Blooming Grove, where they lived until the fall of the same year ; moved to Butler Township and purchased a farm in the woods. They cleared it up and lived there some six years, then sold and moved to Blooming Grove. Township, where they remained six months. In the mean time, they purchased the farm in Butler known as the ''Chapman farm,'' and moved on it April 21, 1851: The subject of this sketch remained on the farm until December, 1869; he took charge of the farm at an early age, and in connection with the farm he commenced the manufacture of cider in 1861. He removed to Shiloh in 1869, and in connection with his other business he dealt in hay for two seasons, after which he attended exclusively to the cider business. About the Ist February, 1875, he bought the Shiloh Zimes, then published in Shelby, from Hon. 8. 8. Bloom, and took in as partners Dr. Clowes and Bro., at which time the Clear Grit and Times were consolidated, and out of which grew the Shiloh Review. They ran together under the firm name of W. H. Gilmore & Co., about one year anda half. He then purchased the interest of the Clowes Bros., and published it, as editor, until April, 1878. He then sold one-halfinterest. Ile repurchased it Dec. 1, and was editor and proprietor until March, 1879, when he sold the paper to J. C. Higgins, and gave his attention to his other business. He controls the stock yards of Shiloh, and is also land and excursion agent for the Kansas l'acific Railroad. He is what might be called a self-made mun. Starting in the world without material help, he has by industry and strict adherence to business principles acquired for himself a good business. He is a man of keen business tact. He is liberal in his views, and takes hold of any enterprise which will add to the interest of the community in which he lives. He was married to Miss Margaret E. Hammond May 11, 1869. They have one child, a bright, promising boy, who was born Jan. 9, 1878.

GUTHRIE, N. S., retired farmer and pioneer; was born March 3, 1816, in Harrison Co., Ohio. His father, William Guthrie, came to Richland Co., Sept. 25, 1816, with his family of eight children. He settled in Blooming Grove Township when there were five families there, where 'he had entered two quarter-sections of land. He built a cabin, and his wife and tbree oldest boys then helped him to clear one acre of land, and put it in wheat, which they did. They had no fodder for the cattle. They subsisted on browse. His family was compelled to live on corn that had been frosted, which the cattle refused to eat. The meat they had was game. The first thing that he (N. S. Guthrie) recollects of doing was to gather some basswood-leaves for his mother to make a Dutch 'oven lid. During the winter of 1825-26, he went to school barefooted. His first book was made out of a shingle, with the alphabet on one side and words of two letters on the other. He was engaged in farming until he moved to Shiloh, Dec. 15, 1875, where he now resides. He was married to Miss Sarah Turbett April 30, 1840. They had twelve children, nine living. viz.: Oliver T., born Aug. 10, 1844; Ransom F., Oct. 22,1845; Artimissa, March 27, 1847; Arkinson B., Aug. 14, 1848; Aberson, Dec. 27, 1849; Lucilia, June 23, 1851; Rebecca A., April 16, 1856; Emma I., April 23, 1858; Frank D., Jan. 23, 1863.

GUTHRIE, JAMES, grape and small-fruit grower, was born in Richland Co., Ohio, May 31, 1842; he spent his boyhood on his father's farm, attending the common schools of the district. He enlisted Sept. 7, 1861, in Co. I, 15th O. V. L., and served with the Army of the Cumberland, being in twenty-seven battles, besides a number of minor engagements; he was taken prisoner by John Morgan, at Stone River, Tenn., and was paroled on the field; he came home, but returned again about the Ist of April, although he need not have done so, as there was no exchange of prisoners, but wished rather to be in active service than be subject to a camp life at Camp Chase; returned to Murfreesboro, but was sent hack on account of not being exchanged ; he remained at home about one month, and again returned to his regiment at Murfreesboro and participated in all the engagements, never missing duty; he was discharged at the expiration of enlistment; returned and rented his father's farm; farmed eight years and then bought a tract of land near Shiloh, where he now resides; he put on improvements, building a comfortable dwelling; planted a vineyard of 1,550 vines, which are now in fine bearing condition, besides some 600 vines of recent planting; his farm bears marks of good cultivation and careful attention. His neighbors, irrespective of party, have kept him in offices of trust for the township for eleven years, thus showing that he is a man who has the confidence of the people; he is now one of the Trustees of Shiloh Select School. He was married Dec. 14, 1866, to Miss Susan Ehret; had three children - Amanda Ann; Carrie A., born July 4, 1871; hertwin brother, John, died Oct. 4, 1871.

HENCH, SAMUEL, merchant, was born in Perry Co., Penn., Aug. 14, 1813; his father died when Samuel was but a few years old, and the raising of the family devolved upon his mother, who was compelled to put the children out; his mother bound him to John Bull, of Perry Co., Penn., for five years, to work ona farm; he had but limited advantages to attend school ; he was indentured to Jacob Iches, of Perry Co., three years, to learn the milling trade; he followed milling at different places for twenty-five years; he was appointed Postmaster at Roseburg, Perry Co., Penn., by W. T. Barry, Postmaster General, May 24, 1834; he served three years; he came to Ohio in the fall of 1849 and settled in Richland Co., Ohio;- he moved to Shiloh in the spring of 1861; he was appointed Postmaster March 22, 1864, by Mr. Blair, Postmaster General, and served very acceptably for thirteen years and six months. He was married to Miss Eliza Delaney, of Perry Co-, Penn., Aug. 14, 1833; they had one son - Peter, born Sept. 26, 1834,

HENRY, CYRUS, pioneer, farmer and stock-raiser ; he was born Dec. 18, 1812, in Stark Co., Ohio; he is of German extraction; his parents came to Richland Co., about 1828, and settled near where the subject of this sketch now resides. When about 19 years of age, he went to learn the shoemaking trade at Mansfield, where he remained about four years ; he again returned to where he now lives, and has been farming and working at his trade ever since. His parents being poor, he was thrown entirely upon his own resources; he started in the world without a dollar, but by dint of hard labor and economy, he was enabled to buy the farm on which he lives; at the time he purchased it, it was covered with timber ; he has succeeded in making for himself a pleasant and comfortable home. He was married to Miss Adaline Ensign, March 14, 1833; they had ten children, seven now living; his wife died March 21, 1874. He was again married, to Mrs. Abbie Gregg, Feb. 24, 1876; they had one child. He has the esteem of his neighbors, and is looked upon as a man of strict integrity.

HERSHISER, JOHN, pioneer; he was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Oct. 80, 1791, and is the second oldest man in Cass Township. He came to Ohio in 1829, and settled on the farm where he now lives; his furm at that time was almost entirely covered with forest, but, bringing with him the sturdy industry of his native State, he soon had considerable cleared, and under cultivation. He is-one of those quiet men who exert an influence in the community in which they live. He was elected Justice of the Peace, and served for twelve years; he was solicited to serve longer but declined to do so, as the interest of his farm required his attention. During the time he was Justice of the Peace, he married forty-two couples. He was married to Miss Elizabeth May, Sept. 14, 1813; they had eight children, seven of whom are living. His children are well to do; his sons being farmers, except John, who isa carpenter. He has survived his wife many years; she died in September, 1855; he lives with his son, Leonard May Hershiser, on the old farm, and is passing the closing days of his life with that serenity which follows a wellspent youth.

HIGGINS, JOHN C., editor of the Shiloh Review ; was born in Wayne Co., July 28, 1854. He learned printing in Orrville, Ohio, and worked as a journeyman on many of the leading papers of the State. Since his taking charge of the Review, he has increased its circulation, and made it a welcome visitor to the households of the patrons; he has brought up the paper in tone, and made it one of the leading weeklies of the county.

HUNTER, ELIZA, MRS., widow of John B. Hunter, was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 2, 1812; her maiden name was Ellis; she spent her youth on her father's farm; she was married Oct. 9, 1831; they haye three children, all living; her husband died in August, 1836; she was therefore left alone with three small children, for whom she had to providé& but being a woman of excellent health, she managed to provide plentifully for them; she remained in New York after her husband's death, until 1844, when she came to Ohio, being accompanied by her brother, Sydney Ellis, and settled in Greenwich Township, Huron Co., where she shortly afterward purchased 10 acres of land; not getting possession of the little land for several months, she in the mean time worked for her neighbors at whatever she could find to do; after she moved into her home, she followed weaving for many years, and as there was plenty of work, she wove during the day, and in the evening did her housework ; she thus succeeded in making a comfortable living for herself and children. She, with her family, went to Kansas, in 1857, and preempted land and returned to Kansas City, Mo., and engaged in hotel-keeping for two years; thence to Leavenworth, Kan., where she kept hotel one year. She returned to Ohio about 1860, and moved to Shiloh fn 1869, where she is now living with her daughter, Mrs. Thorp, enjoying good health.

HUNTER, S. S., foreman and manager of Breneman's dry-goods and clothing store, Shiloh. He was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Feb. 10, 1834; about the age of 16 years, he went to work at the carpenter trade and remained at that about six years; he then went to Kansas City, Mo., and was engaged in a hotel about two years and a half; he then resumed his trade for a short time in Missouri ; he went to New Orleans and engaged in contracting and building; he left Mississippi for Ohio, March 4, 1861; after arriving in Ohio he followed his 'trade up to the close of the war; he then farmed for three years, after which he removed to Shiloh, and took charge of the grocery and provision store of John Breneman; he was out of business for one year, after which time he took charge of the present business. He was married to Miss Julana C. Breneman Dec, 29, 1864; they have six children, five boys and one girl, all living.

HUSTON, TRACY, MRS., widow of Jesse Huston ; she was born in Adams Co., Penn., March 4, 1811; her maiden name was Tracy Miller; she came of Pennsylvania Germun parentage, and inherits the characteristics of that people; she came to Ohio with her first husband, Adam Louck, about 1889 ; they lived one year in Stark Co.; they then came to Richland Co., where Mr. Louck died, in 1848; she was again married to John Clay, and removed to Ashland Co., where she remained five years; Mr. Clay dying, she was again married to Jesse Huston, with whom she lived until he was killed by a horse running away with him in Shiloh in April, 1879; having no children, she took Isaac Hollenback (who now lives on her farm), when he was about two months old. Ile taught school for twelve terms, and is highly respected by the community, thus showing he was instructed well in his youth.

LONG, DAVID, an early pioneer and retired farmer ; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Nov. 29, 1811. When he was 4 years old, his father, John Long, came to Richland Co. and settled where Richland (better known as Planktown) is now, about 1815; at that time there were no neighbors nearer than three miles, and the next nearest were five miles; he entered the land and built the first log cabin in the upper end of the township; he formerly came from York Co., Penn.; the first school taught in the'township was in the log cabin which was built by Mr. John Long, when he had settled in the county; he died in 1842, aged about 77 years. David Long, the subject of this sketch, remained at home until he was about 20 years of age, and then went to farming near Richland; farmed for several years, and then moved to where he now resides - this was about the year 1839 - where he has since remained; he was the ninth child of a family of ten children; he has seen two generations pass away, and has experienced the hardships of an early pioneer life. He joined the Methodist Church at an early age, and has been a consistent member of that denomination ever since, taking a lively interest in the work. There are six of the family still living - David Long, aged 68 ;

Mary Wooly, 83; Hugh Long, 84. David Long was married to Miss Emily Rose Oct. 13, 1836; they had four children ; his wife died Nov. 4, 1870. LYBARGER, LEWIS, pioneer, farmer and stockraiser; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., April 19, 1819. His father removed from Pennsylvania with his family, which consisted of himself and wife and five children, leaving one in Pennsylvania, who was married; this was in 1830; he went to Knox Co., Ohio, and remained eighteen months, and then came to Richland Co. and settled in Cass Township - then Plymouth - and purchased a quarter-section of land, covered with timber; he was therefore compelled to commence as an early settler; he lived and died where he first settled. The subject of this sketch lived on his father's farm and worked it until he purchased the farm on which he now resides, January, 1856; he built the buildings which are now on the farm; he is a man of quiet demeanor, and has the respect of the community in which he lives. He was married to Miss Margaret Walkup Feb. 24, 1842; they have ten children - Andrew, born Dec. 10, 1842; Valentine, Jan. 19, 1845; Oliver, Jan. 8, 1847; Barton E., Sept. 8, 1851; Lydia J., Dec. 13, 1858; Esther Belle, March 8, 1856; Harrison, Sept. 7, 1858. Margaret Walkup, wife of Lewis Lybarger, was born Dec. 10, 1818, in Richland Co., Ohio; her father entered the farm on which they now live; at that time the Indians were numerous, and they frequently visited her father's house; they often exchanged game for eern-meal, etc.; Mrs. Lybarger remembers very well when the Indians left Ganges; she was attending school, and remembers seeing them go by on their way West; Mrs. Lybarger relates that one of the Indians expressed a desire to live with her father, Mr. Walkup, and learn farming; he would hold the plow while Mr. Walkup would drive, but when the sun would shine very warm he would soon leave for the woods.

McCARRON, FREDERICK, blacksmith; he was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Sept. 22, 1841; his parents moved to Knox Oo., Ohio, when he was young, and he spent his boyhood on the farm; about the age of 18 years, he went to learn the trade of blacksmith, at Shenandoah, this county; he worked at that about two years and a half, and then returned to Knox Co., where he stayed about one year and a half; he then returned to this county and remained about one year. He enlisted in the spring of 1864, in Co. K, 126th O. V.L., for three years; he was in the battles of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Spottsylvania, Fairfax Court House and in front of Petersburg, and with the army until the surrender of Lee; he was discharged at Columbus, Ohio; he was hurt on his way home from the army by being knocked off the cars by a bridge; this was at Wheeling, W. Va.; he suffers from this accident very much, occasionally, as it was a contusion of the head. When he returned home, he went to farming ; he, after some time, worked at his trade in Morrow Co.; moved thence to Shiloh, in 1871, where he has since remained. He was married to Miss Percilla Hunter Nov. 28, 1865; they haye six children, four living - three boys and one

MILLER, SAMUEL, farmer; was born in Blooming Grove Township Dec. 16, 1842; his father, Samuel Miller, immigrated to Ohio from Cumberland (Co., Penn., in August, 1839; he settled in Blooming Grove Township, where he remained twenty-one years, and then came to Cass Township in September, 1862. He was born in 1808, and was married to Miss Catharine Shaffer, who was born in 1811; they had thirteen children, six sons and seven daughters; those living are John, farmer, lives in Blooming Grove; Mary Ann, married to Milton White, and lives in Butler Township; Samuel Miller, the subject of this notice, was married to Sarah A. Wentz April 22, 1875; Chester C., born July 80, 1876 ; Harry Blaine, born March 10, 1880;

Catherine, married to Charles Moore, farmer, and lives in St. Clair Co., Mo.; Diannah, married Levi 8. Wentz, farmer, and lives in Cass Township; Elizabeth J., married Solomon Fireoved, lives in Cass Township ; Henry T., farmer, lives in Barry Co., Mich.; Adaline, married to John J. Shoup, farmer, Huron Co., Ohio; James M., Cass Township. Mr. Miller is a reader of good books ; he is one of the leading young men of the township.

NEWMAN, JOHN M., farmer; was born in Richland Co. ; his father, Henry Newman, was also born in the county ; his grandfather, M. Newman, was one of the pioneers of this county. Mr. J. M. Newman was married to Miss Eva Miller, of Jackson Township, Jan. 28, 1880.

NOBLE, HARVEY, retired farmer' he was born in Washington Co., Penn., May 12, 1806; his father died when Harvey was about 18 years of age, leaving his mother with four children; his older brother having gone to learn his trade just previous to the death of their father, it devolyed upon him to maintain his mother, and he was, therefore, compelled to work at anything he could find to do: about the age of 17, he started, with some of his neighbors, for Ohio, of which he had previously heard a good report; he returned home in about three months and remained about one year, when he returned to Ohio and entered 80 acres of land, now owned by N. S. Guthrie, in Blooming Grove Township; he has owned, in different places, 850 acres of-land; he has been industrious and economical; was one year without a dollar, but still persisted, until at last he accomplished his object - the possession of property. He was married to Miss Margaret Little, of Washington Co., Penn., March 8, 1827. They had eight children, six living at the present time; his wife died July 2, 1865. He was again married, to Mary J. Hopkins, September, 1867; they had four children, three living at the present time. His mother died while living with him, at the advanced age of 97 years. Mr. Noble has a good mind for a man of his age, but, meeting with an accident some years ago, he is partially disabled from walking.

OPDYKE, C. L., pioneer, farmer and stock-raiser ; was born in New Jersey, Hunterdon Co., Sept. 21, 1827. His father, John Opdyke, came to Ohio in the spring of 1836, and settled in Plymouth Township. He remained with his father about two years, and then returned to New Jersey, where he remained until he was about 17 years old; he then returned to Ohio and remained with his father until he was married. After he was married, he moved to his own farm, which he had bought in 1849. He now owns some 829 acres of good land. He is held in high esteem by his neighbors, who look upon him as a straightforward man. He is Township Trustee, and a member of the School Board of Shiloh. He was married to Miss Sarah Moss Nov. 10, 1853; they had nine children, eight living and one dead.

came to Richland Co. about 1824; he cameto Mansfield and remained a short time; he then moved to Petersburg, Richland (now Ashland) Co.; he remained there about one year, and then moved to Olivesburg, Rich- land Co., where he died. After his father's death it devolved upon Nelson and his brother, John Ozier, to provide for their mother, two sisters and younger brother, who were at home. The subject of this sketch worked at anything he could find to do by which he could make a living. Some four years after his father's death, the entire charge of providing for the home fell upon him, as his brother got married and went to work for himself. Ata very early age, his natural business tact commenced to develop, and he, therefore, conceived the idea of doing business for himself. He accordingly bought six barrels of eggs for the Mansfield market, and started full of expectation of a handsome profit, but he had the misfortune to upset the wagon and break the eggs, so that his first investment proved a failure. He returned home somewhat disheartened. He shortly after had an opportunity of taking charge of 100 head of cattle to drive to Lancaster, Penn., which he did. After his return to Ohio, he soon found an opportunity to buy stock and wool for D. B. Sexton, of Cleveland. He remained with him until 1859, when he engaged in buying stock on his own account and delivering them to Buffalo and other points East. He "followed shipping stock of different kinds until 1856, at which time he commenced to deal exclusively in sheep and wool, buying and selling as many as fifteen thousand ina year. He has been engaged in the business ever since. For a number of years his brother, David Ozier, has also been in the same business with him. In the fall of 1864, he was nominated for the office of Sheriff of Richland Co., by the Republicans, and was elected, although the county gave a Democratic majority on the State ticket. After his term of office, which he filled very acceptably, he still continued his present business. He moved from Rome to Shiloh in 18785, at which place he still resides. He was married to Miss -Margaret Snapp, of Rome, Ohio, March, 1852; they have two children.

OZIER, FREDRICK, was born in the town of Rome on the 2d of August, 1858, but has resided the most of his existence at Shiloh. His occupation principally, has been that of a dealer in horses, cattle, sheep and hogs; he is considered to be one of Shiloh's best citizens.

PETTIT, MERRIT, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in this county Nov. 24, 1835; his father died before he was born; he was with his mother until he was 10 years of age; his mother marrying again, he was thrown upon his own resources at an early age, but, being of a determined mind, he overcame all obstacles. In the fall of 1861, he moved to Huron Co., Ohio; he stayed eighteen months, then moved to Planktown, Richland Co., where he stayed about two years, and then went to Huron Co.; he stayed about one year, and sold his farm and returned to Cass Township, Richland Co.; he stayed one year, and then moved to Indiana, bought a farm, stayed two years, and returned to Richland Co., where he now lives. He was married to Miss Mary A. Ruckman Jan. 26, 1861; they had three children - Christina, born Noy. 21, 1862; Amelia, born Oct. 12, 1866, and Nancy, born March 12, 1868. - Christina Broach, widow of Peter Broach, a pioneer of Richland Co., was born in Hampshire Co., Va., March 27, 1804; her father, Thomas

Pettit, came from Virginia in 1814, and settled near Mansfield, where he died. She was married to Peter Broach Aug. 80, 1826; they moved, a year afterward, to where she now lives; they stayed some time with Ephraim Vail, until they built a cabin, which was located about fifteen feet south of where the dwelling now stands, in which she and M. Pettit reside; she has good health, and remembers well things which happened sixty years ago. PITTENGER, M. RB., Justice, Shiloh.

ROSE, MARY M., MRS., widow of Andrew M. Rose; was born in Cass, then Plymouth Township, June 29, 1819; she is one of the oldest citizens living, who was born in and still lives in the township; her maiden name was Green; she spent her youth on her father's farm. She was married to Andrew M. Rose, July 18, 1839, and has lived in the county ever since, except two years when she resided in Lorain Co., Ohio. Mr. Rose was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Feb. 7, 1817, and died in Richland Co., Sept. 5, 1872; he came to Richland Co., when a boy, with his parents; they had six children, five of whom are living.

ROSE, ELMORE Y., farmer, was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Dec. 15, 1844; he spent his youth on the farm ; he enlisted May 2, 1864, for 100 days, in Co. H, 163d O. N. G. and served with the command; he was discharged with the regiment, and returned home, where he remained until February, 1865, when he again enlisted in Co. A, 187th O. V. 1; he served with the regiment and was discharged Jan. 20, 1866; on his return home he learned the trade of shoemaking, and worked at it since, except two years and a half, when he was farming. He was married to Miss Dorcas Backensto March 15, 1868; they have one child, Burtie E. Rose, born March 11, 1869.

ROSE, ENSIGN B., farmer; he was born in this county, March 28, 1843, and was raised om farm; at the age of 19, he enlisted in the 2d Heavy Artillery, Co. D, July 25, 1863; he was with the Army of the Cumberland; he was in the ordnance department at Knoxville, Tenn., about thirteen months, and the balance of the time was with the regiment; he was discharged with his regiment Aug. 23, 1865. After he returned he worked for two summers at carding and spinning; he then went to farming, at which he has since been engaged. He was married to Miss Catharine J. Adams Jan. 8, 1873. They have three children.

ROSE, HIRAM S., blacksmith; he was born in this county, April 23, 1841; he was raised on the farm ; he received a2 common-school education ; he enlisted in the 1st Ohio Independent Battery and served with the army of the Potomac most of the time; he was in fifteen regular engagements with his company; he never was off duty ; he was discharged with his company ; after he returned home, he went to farming and, in 1873, he moved to Shiloh, where he has since lived, engaged at his trade. He was married to Miss Mary Hunter Nov. 1, 1866.

ROSEBOROUGH, J. E., M. D., was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 16, 1834, his father dying when he was 4 years old; he remained at home, attending the common schools until he was 14 years of age; he attended school at Wooster, Ohio, at intervals, for several years ; his means being limited, he taught school, and did anything by which he could obtain means to pursue his studies; he attended school at Vermillion Institute, at Hayesville, for a part of two terms; he followed teaching for several years. He went to Iowa in the year 1857, and taught numbers of terms; while in Iowa, he took up medicine, and read about six months; he spent some time in Prof. Hughes' office, at Keokuk ; he taught school again one term, and then went to Cincinnati, Ohio; he spent some time in Commercial Hospital, for medical information; he then went back to Wayne Co., Ohio, and commenced reading medicine as though he had never read; he read with Dr. L. Firestone, of Wooster, for three years; he attended lectures one term at Ann Arbor, Mich.; while there, he graduated in the chemical department; he went back to Iowa and practiced medicine for about one year; he returned to Burlington, Fulton Co., Ohio, and practiced one year; he went to Congress, Wayne OCo., and practiced a short time with Dr. J. Georget; he then went to Charity Hospital Medical College, at Cleveland ; he graduated there in the spring of 1864, and came back to Wayne Co., Ohio; he practiced some time with Dr. W. C. Moore, of Wooster. In the spring of 1866, he removed to Shiloh, Richland Co., Ohio, where he now resides, and has been in successful practice ever since, except two years, when his health failed; he went to Henry Co., and engaged in the wood, butter and egg business; he returned to Shiloh to resume his practice. Previous to the war, he taught school in Kentucky one year, then went to Mississippi and sold books for some years. He went into the army at the first call for three months; at the expiration of his time, he returned to Wooster and received a commission as First Lieutenant; he raised a company and joined Co. C, 120th O. V. I.; he remained in the service about one year, and resigned on account of ill health. Before going out with his company, the citizens of Congress Township presented him with a sword and sash, in acknowledgment of his saving the township from the impending draft by raising the company. After he came home, the citizens elected him Captain of militia, and he was afterward elected and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the same. He was married, Oct. 4, 1870, to Miss Celesta Cleland, of Shiloh ; they have had five children, four of whom are living. The Doctor is known in the north part of the county as the '"' Happy Compound man,' on account of a medicine known as '" Happy Compound," of which he is proprietor.

SHUPE, J. N., proprietor of Exchange Bank and produce dealer, was born in Zoar, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Jan. 25, 18386; spent his boyhood with his parents; he received a common-school education; he lived successively in Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio, Sharon Township, Richland Co., and moved with his father to Shelby and remained there for some fifteen years; he clerked in the grocery store of J. May, of Shelby, for some time ; about the age of 20 years, he moved with his father to La Fayette, Ohio, and clerked for him in a dry-goods and grocery store; he remained in La Fayette about four years; removed to Rome with his father; he attended store there two years, and then went to Cleveland ; opened a commission house under the firm name of Glenn, Burnham & Shupe; was one year in business there; he went from Cleveland to New York ; attended grocery store one year on commission, and clerked in the Western Gleaner newspaper office for six months ; he returned to Shiloh and engaged in the grocery business again under the firm of Shupe & Son; sold out, and went into dry goods and groceries; remained in that about three years, but not being successful in storekeeping, he was compelled to go into bankruptcy. He went into the produce business in the fall of 1867, at which he has since been engaged; seeing an opening for banking in Shiloh, he also engaged in that in the fall of 1874. Heisa self-made man, starting in the world without a dollar, he has, by strict adherence to the principles of business, built a paying trade. He was married to Miss Maggie J. Sarett Jan. 5, 1864 ; they had two children - Minnie May, born Feb. 18, 1867, and Harry, Jan. 23, 1876; his wife died Feb. 12, 1876. He was married again, Feb. 26, 1878, to Miss Emma R. Little, of Pittstown, N. J.

SNYDER, CURTIS 8., carpenter, contractor and builder; was born in Juniata Co., Penn., Nov. 5, 1850; attended common schools until he was 17 years old ; commenced his trade in 1868, with his brother; he remained three years ; he went to Williamsport, Penn., in the spring of 1871, thence to Titusville and thence to Oil City, Penn., working at his trade a short time in each place; he returned home a short time, and started for the West, arriving in Shiloh Noy. 1, 1871; he went back to Pennsylvania in the following spring, and was married to Miss Nannie E. Orr, of Juniata Co., Penn.., April 4, 1872, and on the 8th of the same month returned to Shiloh, where they have since remained ; they had four children - Lizzie Ivene was born Dec. 31, 1872; Richard Malvern, Feb. 24, 1875, died May 27, 1875; Maggie May, born June 2, 1876; Lathie Maud, May 24,1878. He has built twenty-three houses in Shiloh, besides numerous jobs in the surrounding country. He can at all times be found ready to contract work.

STINE, HENRY, farmer; he was born in Berks Co., Penn., May 18,1818; his father, Adam Stine, emigrated from Pennsylvania in the year 1833; he went to Clark Co., Ohio, but did not like the country or the customs of the people, and soon moved his family to Richland Co., where he afterward lived; he died Oct. 4, 1876, aged over 81 years. Henry lived with his parents, during their lifetime caring for them. His mother was confined to her bed eight years, hence there devolved upon him more than usually falls to the lot of one man who struggles to do his duty. He was married to Miss Amanda Bertorf in the year 1857; they had eight children, six of whom are living.

SWARTZ, JACOB, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., May 2, 1820; his father came to Ohio Oct. 5, 1835; settled in Plymouth, now Cass Township; he remained with his father until he was 30 years of age, assisting to clear and improve the farm. He married Miss Mary Rasey, of Bucyrus, of Crawford Co., Ohio, and then went to farming on the farm he now lives on; farmed nineteen years on it as renter; purchased it in 1869; he has, since purchasing the farm, greatly improved it, putting the buildings on some eight years after he bought. He came of Pennsylvania German descent; is honest, industrious and economical; his farm is under a good state of cultivation ; his wife is an excellent helpmeet, ann they have all life's comforts.

WENTZ, SOLOMON, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Perry Co., Penn., Nov. 12, 1821; he spent his boyhood on a farm and in learning the carpenter trade, until he was 19 years of age; he then went to Juniata Co., Penn., and remained there one year; he then went to Schuylkill Co., Penn., and remained one year; returned to Perry Co. and remained one year, and then emigrated to Richland Co., Ohio; walked from Perry Co. to Pittsburgh ; took steamboat to Steubenville, Ohio, and thence by foot again; after arriving, he-worked at his trade for some five years, and then engaged in the saw-mill business, purchasing onethird interest, and, the second year, one-half interest ; worked at that for several years; the mill finally burning, he disposed of the remaining machinery; purchased the farm he now resides on in 1865 ; moved the house, the same year he bought, from London; he came of German Pennsylvania stock, and is an excellent farmer and a good citizen, honest in all his dealings. He was married to Miss Catherine Fireoved, of Cass Township; they haye seven children - Mary Jane Wentz, born July 9, 1851, married Henry J. Sheely ; Sarah Catherine Wentz, born Nov. 28, 1853, married to Frank Darling; George F. Wentz, born July 28, 1856, lives in Chicago; Solomon A. Wentz, born Dec. 2, 1857, died March 24, 1862; Annie Laura Wentz, born March 29, 1865; Clara Susan, born Oct. 3, 1867; Charles Delbert, born Sept. 15, 1878. The last three yet live at home.

WHITE, SAMUEL, farmer and stock-raiser; was born in Columbia Co., Penn., Feb. 12, 1807; spent his childhood on his father's farm until his mother's death, which was about the year 1830. Was married to Miss Jane Vault Noy. 30, 1830; had two children while in Pennsylvania - Mary Elizabeth White, born Nov. 18, 1831; Sarah Jane White, born July 4, 1834. Having heard of Ohio as a beautiful country, he concluded to emigrate and leave his native State for the wilds of that new country; so, having made all the necessary arrangements, he, with his wife and one child (Mary Elizabeth haying died), bade adieu to friends and neighbors and started for Ohio, in a two-horse wagon, via Pittsburgh, and, after sixteen days' journey, they landed in Mansfield, when the town was scarcely as large as Shiloh now is, having only $90 in money; being persuaded to go farther West, he started on foot, leaving his family near Mansfield, and went as far as Indiana, and thence to Michigan; but, not liking the country, the weather being extremely wet, he returned to Richland Co., and, having some acquaintance in Plymouth (now Cass Township), he took his family and started north. Liking the appearance of the country, he purchased an 80-acre tract in the northern part of the township, living there nearly three years; but, being sickly a good part of the time, he concluded to leave that locality and move farther south, which he did, settling on the farm he now owns in the year 1833 ; he experienced all the hardships of a new country; at that time, everything was very scarce, and wheat was worth $2.50, oats, $1, potatoes, $1.25, and everything in proportion; this was when he first came out. He at first purchased 40 acres, and added from time to time such as he could buy of adjoining land, until now he has a large farm, well fenced and improved. His children are William C., born Oct, 18, 1836; John F., born May 17, 1840; Anna E., born Oct. 1, 1842; Henry N., born Nov. 2, 1847.

WILLET, ABRAHAM, retired farmer and an 'old pioneer;'' was born in Columbia Co., Penn., March 1, 1801; he lived with his parents until he was married to Esther Aikman, of Columbia Co., Penn.; had two children, one of whom died in infancy ; Margaret married in Pennsylvania. He rented a farm and remained onit one year. His wife died in September, 1826; after the death of his wife, he went back to his mother's farm; remained there three years; he then married Catherine Hazlett, of Columbia Co., Penn.; he again rented a farm in Columbia Co., lived one year on it, then removed on a farm near Bloomsburg, Penn,, and stayed there three years; hearing favorable reports of the then new country of Ohio, and wishing to obtain for himself a farm and to gain a competence for his declining years, he sold his farming implements, and, bidding adieu to friends and neighbors of his native county, he started with his little family in a two-horse wagon, coming via Pittsburgh, settling in Richland Co., Ohio; he bought an improvement right of a 50-aére tract in Plymouth, now Cass; he paid all the money he had except $28; the improvements were of the kind usually in a new country, consisting of a log house and stable; he went to work with the characteristic energy of the most of his class of pioneers, to carve for himself a home and competence ; he soon felt able to buy another tract of 58 acres adjoining him, and continued from time to time to buy until now his farm is one' of the best in the township, if not in the county; the improvements are good and the land under good cultivation; his family are all living near him. His second wife died in the year 1843, leaving a family of small children. He, after some time, married Miss Leah Bevier, of Richland Co.; had one child - Ransom Willet, who grew tu manhood, being 26 years and 10 months old when he died. This was a hard blow, as it fell unexpectedly, when the '*boy'' was in the vigor of his youth and had the promise of long life. Mr. W. is enjoying good health and spending the closing days of his life in happiness and plenty.

WILLET, HANNAH, MRS., widow of William Willet. She was born in Columbia Co., Penn., May 5, 1797, her maiden name was Webb; she is of English

| extraction; her father was one of the party of surveyors who ran the first State line between Pennsylvania and New York State. Her youth was spent upon a farm. She was married to William Willet Jan. 29, 1818, and lived with her hushand until the fall of 1834. when she emigrated to Ohio, bringing their family of five children with them, who are all living; Mr. Willet had, however, been to Ohio and purchased the tract of land, on which they settled after coming out, and on which she still resides; William Willet was born May 24, 1793, and died in 1858; he learned the trade of tanning in Bloomsburg, Penn., and while he resided there followed it; after he moved to Ohio, he turned his attention to farming and tanning; in 1836, he built the tannery now occupied by his son, Abram Willet, probably the first tannery of any pretensions that was in the present limits of Cass Township; the old home stood where the present comfortable dwelling now stands; Mrs. Willet is a pleasant and affable lady; she has suffered much from rheumatism, but, notwithstanding this, she is bright in her mental faculties; she enjoys a large vircle of friends, and is spending her ,days in a pleasant home with her son and two daughters.

Franklin

BAKER, JOSHUA, farmer; P. 0. Ganges. He was born in Virginia, Rockingham Co., July 10, 1814. Married in 1836 to Drusilla Lybarger, who was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Feb. 28, 1817; they have the following family: Esther A., born March 24, 1837; John L., born Noy. 23, 1839; Daniel, born Nov. 2, 1841; Josiah, born June 7, 1848; Joshua, born June 1, 1846; Ann E., born Dec. 25, 1847; twins, born Jan. 16, 1850; Sarah J., born July 16, 1852; Louis U., born April 16, 1854; Hattie, born Aug. 25, 1856; Silas, born Aug. 14, 1858; Ida Belle, born Oct. 22, 1862. The following members are deceased: John, died July 1, 1842; Esther, died Jan. 29, 1867; Mary Annetta, died Feb. 24, 1858. Esther Baker was married to David Kissler ; they had two children - Minnie Jane, and Esther, who resides with her grandfather, Joshua Baker; Joshua Baker's father, John Baker, came to Richland Co. in 1817; married to Sarah Turner, they had four children - John Baker, died in 1858; Sarah Baker, died was in its state of nature, infested with Indians, wolves, deer, etc., in abundance; his father had seyeral encounters with the Indians; Mr. John Baker was a soldier of the war of 1812.

BROWNELLER, JOHN, engaged with steam thrashing-machine; P.O. Mansfield; he was born in Virginia, July 8, 1836. Married to Anna E. Small, who was born June 16, 1840; they have seven children - Mary Jane, born Oct. 19, 1859; Allie, May 21, 1861 ; Charlie, May 11, 1864; Samuel, Aug. 10, 1866; Dora A. and Carrie E., born June 6, 1870; John W., Nov. 24, 1872. Mary Jane married Frank Taylor Aug 20, 1876; they had one son, Fenton E., who died at the age of 2 years and 3 months. Mr. Browneller has a saw-mill, and is also engaged in that business. He is one of the Jeading men of Franklin Township.

BRADLEY, JOHN, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he was born in Mercer Co., Penn., May 31, 1809; came to Ohio Feb. 14, 1826; married in 1837 to Sarah Ann McKnabb, who was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio; they have five children - Margaret J. (deceased), born May 24, 1838; George, March 24, 1840; Mary, Jan. 15, 1842; Sarah, May 29, 1844; Eliza, March 7, 1849. Mr. Bradley was married the second time to Elenor Winton, who was born in Richland Co.; she died April 18, 1879. Mr. Bradley has been engaged in farming since he first located in this county; he has always been one of the prominent citizens of this township.

BRICKER, DAVID, farmer; P. 0. Shenandoah; he was born in Franklin Township Oct. 23, 1839. Married, Dec. 15, 1860, to Susannah Urich, who was born in Franklin Township March 24, 1841; they have the following family: Catharine E., born Feb. 15, 1862; George, Sept. 6, 1863; Harriet, Dec. 4, 1865; Jennie, April 10, 1868; Carrie, Feb. 238, 1870; Addie, Sept. 25, 1873; Mary, Noy. 17, 1875; Charlie Ross, Feb. 22, 1878. Mr. Bricker owns a well-improved farm with good buildings and owns 811 acres. George Bricker, brother of David, enlisted in the 20th O. V. I.; was engaged in a number of battles and was honorably discharged.

CLINE, HENRY, farmer; P. 0. Shenandoah; he was born in Franklin Township, this county, Sept. 4, 1826. He was married in 1856 to Miss H. J. Miller, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1830; they have five children - Neosho, was born in 1857; George F. (deceased) ; Carrie, born in 1862; Frank, in 1864, and Judson, in

1870. Mr. Cline owns two good farms in this township; he has been elected Commissioner in this county two terms, filled the office with credit and is one of the enterprising men of the county.

COOK, GEORGE, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., June 11, 1818; came to Ohio with his parents in 1825, and located in Franklin Township. He was married in 1847 to Matilda Jacobs, who was born in York Co., Penn., April 7, 1824; they had the following children: William W., born Jan. 9, 1850; Mary E., Feb. 6, 1852; David I., June 14, 1854; Emma, Nov. 7, 1858; John G., Jan. 2. 1861. His father, George Cook, Sr., was born in Germany in 1787; came to America in 1800; Mrs. Cook was born in 1794; Mr. George Cook, Sr., died Sept. 12, 1868, at the age of 81 years 9 months and 17 days; Mrs. Cook died June 22, 1868, at the age of 74 years 10 months 29 days. William Cook is married to Martha Ralston ; they have three children - Emma E,, born in November, 1875; Etta Jane, March 4, 1877; George, Sept. 23, 1878.

CRALL, JOHN, deceased ; he was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., Nov. 28, 1798. He was married, Aug. 31, 1824, to Mary Buck, who was born Novy. 380, 1804; they had one son - Amos Crall, born Dec. 19, 1827, 'in Dauphin Co., Penv.; he was married, June 22, 1853, to Catherine Urich, who was born June 22, 1835; they have two children - Fremont, born July 6, 1856, and Sherman, born Noy. 21, 1860. John Crall died March 8, 1877; Mrs. Mary Crall died Sept. 17, 1867. They 'were members of the United Brethren Church for twenty-seven years.

CRUM, HENRY W., Clerk's office, Richland Co., Ohio. Was born in Franklin Township, Richland Co., Ohio, April 9, 1847; Isaac Crum, the father of H. W., was an old resident of Franklin Township, and came to Ohio when a child; his parents settled in Franklin Township, Richland Co., where part of the descendants yet reside; Mr. Isaac Crum, during his long residence in Franklin Township, held the office of Township Clerk a number of years, and was frequently honored by the people to positions of honor and trust; in the year 1857, Mr. Isaac Crum was elected as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in Richland Co., and re-elected in 1860; he died March 8, 1861, while serving his second term, aged 43 years. He was the father of seven children, four of whom are living and three dead; the first son, Henry W., is now engaged in the Clerk's office in Mansfield.

DUNNAN, SAMUEL (deceased). He was born in Scotland in 1800; he came to America when he was a young man. He was married, in 1838, to Margaret Linn, who was born in Augusta Co., Va., in 1810; they have the following family: John, born in 1835; William, born Aug. 20, 1838; Anna, born in 1839. Samuel Dunnan died Dec. 24, 1856. John Dunnan was married to Eliza Walters. William Dunnan is engaged in farming at the home place, and is residing with his family.

FACKLER, DAVID, farmer; P. 0. Shenandoah; he was born in 1845, in this township. He was married, in 1869, to Elizabeth Baker, who was born in Jackson Township, this county; they have three children - Jennie, born Oct. 17, 1873; Joseph, born Aug. 30, 1875, and Eva, born Oct.9, 1876. Joseph Fackler, his father, was born May 8, 1820; he was married to Mary Bear, who was born in Pennsylvania Dec. 15, 1816. Joseph Fackler died in 1849, and Mrs. Mary Fackler in 1877.

FIDLER, JOHN, farmer; P. O. Ganges; he was born in Adams Co., Penn., in 1794. Married Elizabeth Shull; they had ten children; after Mrs. E. Fidler died, he married in 1855, Elizabeth Small, who was born in Franklin Township, Penn., in 1807. John Stoner, grandson of John Fidler, was born Feb. 9, 1860; he was raised by his grandparents. Mr. Stoner is now engaged in study and preparing himself for a useful position ; he is destined to make his mark in the future.

FIGHTER, HENRY F., grocerman; P.O, Mansfield; he wag born in Lancaster Co., Penn., July 29, 1847. Married, in 1872, Mary C. Spade, who was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., April 6, 1847; they have three children - Alice E., born Feb. 23, 1873; John W., Nov. 16, 1874; Charles F., Sept. 16,1878. Mr. Fighter's father, Frederick Fighter, was born in Germany, in November, 1804; married to Catherine Hoff, who was born in 1805, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; they had three children - John, born in 1840; Hattie, in 1843; Henry, in 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Fighter are both living; they reside with their son in Franklin Township. Henry Fighter has been engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes for some years; he is a first-class mechanic, and has also connected with his mechanical business a grocery supplying the community with the necessaries in this line; he is obliging and always ready to meet the demand in this class of trade.

one child - Cora, born Oct. 25, 1879. He is engaged in running a saw-mill on a portion of the farm where his father resides; he owns the mill and has been engaged about six years. Mr. Forbes' mother, Elizabeth Higgins, was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Aug. 12, 1790; in 1808, she married William Stevens ; they had three daughters; in 1814, they removed to Ohio, intending to settle in Licking Co.; when within one days' travel of their destination, a terrific storm overtook them; a tree was blown across the wagon, killing the husband and father, and leaving the mother with three helpless children; the mother made her home with her father-in-law, who resided in Mount Vernon; here she remained until she was married to Mr. Libeus Forbes, with whom she removed to Springfield Township, where she lived until 1867, raising a family of one son and eight daughters; her last removal was with her son, Libeus Forbes, near Ganges. She united with the M. FE. Church in 1820, and lived a consistent Christian forty years; she died Nov. 30, 1875.

FOULKS, WILLIAM, deceased; he was born in Beaver Co., Penn., June 27, 1800. He was married, Jan. 1, 1835, to Mary Grimes, who was born in Alleghany Co., Penn., Dec. 5, 1813; they had six children, viz. : ' Benton, born Dec. 4, 1836; Elizabeth, March 21, 1838; William M., Noy. 13, 18389; John C., Aug. 5, 1842; Lavina Jane, Jan. 28, 1847; Sarah M., Dec. 5, 1850; William Foulks died June 3, 1879; Lavina Jane, died Dec. 4, 1860. Mr. Foulks, after marriage, located on a farm which he purchased, in this township, and remained there till his death. He was a member of the

Presbyterian Church for a number of years, and left full assurance of a blessed immortality. The family still remain on the farm ; John and Benton are engaged in farming the place.

Solomon was married to Margaret Hughes; they have one son, Omar, born in 1872. Maria married John Ralston; they have two children - Carrie and May Bertie. Maria died in December, 1879, in California. Manuel volunteered in the late war, in the 112th O. V. I.; he was drowned, April 27, 1865, during an explosion of the boat. Eliza married Dr. Stoner; they have one child, Loulie Frances. George Harnly married Bettie Berks; they have one child, Wilbert. Mary married Amos Boice; they have one daughter, Ernie.

KOHLER, HEZEKIAH, farmer; P. O. Mansfield ; he was born in Adams Co., Penn., April 25, 1825; came to Ohio in 1829. Married, in 1854, to Rebecca C. Myers, who was born in Greene Township, Ashland Co., Nov. 19, 1830; they have the following children: Adaline M., born July 15, 1855; Marion M., Sept. 14, 1856; Mary M., Aug. 24, 1858 ;. Perry B., March 5, 1860; Sabina B., March 30, 1862; Sarah M., Aug. 26, 1863; Flora B., Oct. 4, 1869; Myrtle, Jan. 29, 1876; Adaline died Jan. 11, 1867, and Sabina, May 8, 1862. Marion married Lucretia Osburn Jan. 22, 1880. Mr. Kohler has resided in Franklin Township since 1829, and owns.a well-improved farm with excellent buildings. He has been an energetic man, always ready to promote every good cause, and has done much to advance the interest of Franklin Township.

KOHLER, JOHN M. (deceased); he was born in Franklin Township July 22, 1880. Married, Dec. 25, 1857, to Sarah Orewiler, who was born in Jackson Township Oct. 11, 1833; they have the following family: Jerome A., born Sept. 27, 1858; Nancy E., Feb. 5, 1860; Laura E., Oct. 6, 1861; Lucinda, Aug. 2, 1863; Ida May, May 16, 1866; Cora Otta, April 30, 1869; Lucinda, died Sept. 13, 1865, aged 2 years 1 month and 10 days; John M., died Feb. 14, 1875, aged 44 years 6 months and 23 days; Nancy E. is married to Michael Keith. Jerome Kohler is engaged in farming the place. Heis a young man of energy and activity, and is destined to make one of the leading citizens of this township. He resides with his mother; they own-a well-improved farm in this township.

KOHLER, AMOS, farmer; P. O. Spring Mills; he was born in Franklin Township June 27, 1833. Married, Sept. 21, 1858, to Mary A. Cope, who was born July 20, 1840 ; they have two sons - William W., born April'7, 1861, and Orrin, Dec. 18, 1863. Mr. Kohler owns a well-improved farm with excellent buildings, and is one of the active citizens of this township.

KOHLER, WILLIAM, farmer; P. 0. Shenandoah, he was born in Adams Co., Penn., Feb. 18, 1835, and was married in 1857, to Louisa Orewiler, who was born in Franklin Township March 16, 1837; they have one child - Sadie, born April 15, 1864. Mr. Kohler came to Ohio Aug. 15, 1853, and has been a citizen of this

LANTZ, WILLIAM, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he was born in Jackson Township. He was married to Jennie Small Dec. 17, 1876; they have one daughter - Mertie L., born March 24, 1878. Mr. Lantz is engaged in farming, aud is one of the prominent young men of married in 1866, to Margaret Jane Bland; she was born Dec. 22, 18389, in this county; they have four children - Elmore, born April 20, 1867: Charlie M., Noy. 6, 1868; Victor N., Feb. 16, 1870; Urith W., Oct. 21, 1877. Mr: Light owns a good farm, under a good state of cultivation, with good buildings and all modern improvements.

McCORMICK, E. H., manufacturer of carriages, etc.; P. O. Mansfield; he was born in Franklin Township in 1850. He was married, in 1875, to Catherine Harnish, who was born in Pennsylvania. Mr. McCormick has established a good trade in his line, and is an excellent mechanic; he is prepared to meet the demand in his business.

McMEEKEN, JAMES, farmer; P.O. Mansfield; he | was born in Madison Township Jan. 28, 1840. Ile was married, Feb. 1, 1866, to Martha Hawley, who was born in Franklin Township Nov. 22, 1841; they have the following family: Smith T., born Dec. 9, 1867; Milo S., born July 22, 1868; Emery A., born April 2, 1870; Arthur, born May 9, 1872; Bertha J., born July 14.1874; Walter W., born Sept. 25, 1876; C. Roscoe, born Oct. 26,1878; Arthur died Dee. 19, 1875, and Bertha Dec. 30, 1875. Mrs. McMeeken, mother of James McMeeken, was born in Rush Creek 'Township, Fairfield Co., July 22, 1808; she moved to Richland Co. in 1815; she was married, in 1835, to Hugh T. McMeecken, now deceased. James McMeeken enlisted in Co. G, 15th 0. V. 1.; he was engaged in the service four months; he kept a memorandum from January to August.

MARSH, CLARK, farmer; P. O. Mansfield ; he was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Maréh 26, 1842; he came to Ohio in 1859, and located in Franklin Township: bis mother, Elizabeth Marsh, was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Sept. 9, 1797; her sister, Nancy Cristy, resides with them; she was born Feb. 14, 1794. His sister, Uree Ann Marsh, was born in Pennsylyania Feb. 6, 1843.

MILLER, PETER, farmer; P.O. Mansfield; he was born in York Co., Penn., June 5, 1794; came to Ohio in 1828. He was married, in 1818, to Susan Clay, who was born in York Co. Dec. 4, 1796; they have the following family: Jacob (deceased), Henry, Catherine, William, Susan, Mary and Eliza; Susan married Simon Bricker June 15, 1842; they have four children - Wooster B., born April 8, 1845; Isabelle V., born Sept. 14, 1847; Mary E., born Aug. 18, 1849; William H., born Noy. 16, 1854; Simon Bricker died Sept. 23, 1852, in Fostoria, Seneca Co. Wooster Bricker enlisted in the 24th O. V. I., and was killed instuntly in battle; Mary Emma died Oct. 24, 1851, at the age of 2 years 3 months. Mr. Miller emigrated from York Co., Penn., in 1828; he bought 100 acres of land in Richland Co., and has lived here ever since.

MONN, JOSEPH C., farmer; P. O. Ganges. He was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Dec. 19, 1818. Married in 1838 to Hannah Trueax, who was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Dec. 15, 1815; they had two sons - Abraham, born May 11, 1848; Joseph, born Jan. 23, 1850; Mr. Monn is a landholder, and has the best improvements and buildings on his farm; Joseph was married to Hattie M. Baker, who was born in Cass Township; they have one son, Levi,-born Dec. 14, 1877; he is now engaged in farming the home place.

SMALL, JOHN W., farmer; P. O. Mansfield. He was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1812, and was married in 1835 to Margaret Snyder, who was born June 1, 1815, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; they have the born Noy. 30, 1837; Anna, born June 16, 1840; Lydia, born Jan. 8, 1843; Simon, born March 18, 1848; Margaret, born Oct. 9, 1851; Martha, born July, 18, 1854; John, born Jan. 16, 1857; Allie, born May 31, 1860. Martha died at the age of 7 months and 6 days;, Philip died in November, 1871; David Small enlisted in the late army, Co. D, 102d O. V. I.; he was engaged in the service about three years; he now resides in Mercer Co., Ohio; Anna married John Browneller, they reside in Franklin Township; Lydia married Thomas Taylor, they reside in Mansfield ; Simon married Lizzie Taylor, they reside in Mansfield; John married Lizzie Wareham, they reside in Mansfield.

married in 1869, to Sarah Snyder, who was born in Mifflin Township Nov. 19, 1842; they have the following family: Emma Estella, born Jan. 8, 1871; John Steward, born Nov. 1, 1872; Frank Jenner, born Jan. 13, 1879. Mr. Simpson has been a citizen of this county from infancy; came to Franklin Township in 1874, purchased a farm, is now residing on it, and is one of the enterprising men of this township. TAYLOR, ROBERT, farmer; P. O. Mansfield ; he he was born in Beaver Co., Penn., Jan. 8, 1807; came to Ohio at the age of 17 years. Married in 1833 to he was born in Franklin Township Jan. 6, 1850; he is engaged in farming the old homestead and is an active, energetic man. His sister, Ellen B. Taylor, was born in Cass Township; T. W. Taylor resides in Madison Township, north of the Water Cure.

URICH, DANIEL, farmer; P. O. Mansfield ; he was born in Pennsylvania in August, 1829; he came to Ohio at the age of 3 years with his parents. He married, Oct. 1, 1859, Maria A. Myers, who was born in Richland Co. Oct. 26, 1833; they have the following family: Sadie E., born Sept. 22, 1862; Foster J., Oct 15, 1865; David R., Nov. 1, 1867, and Amanda, Jan. 23, 1873. Mr. Urich has lived in this township since his marriage and owns a well-improved farm.

Jackson

BARBER, M. M., Justice of the Peace, and farmer; he was born in Union Co., Penn., Nov. 8, 1824. At 14 years of age, he went to learn the trade of printing, in New Berlin, Penn., in the office of the Evangelical Association, which has since been removed to Cleveland, Ohio; he worked at printing some six years, learning the various branches of the trade; the business not agreeing with his health, he left the office, and, with his wife and father-in-law, in 1846, started for Ohio, and settled near where he now resides. He was elected Township Clerk in 1848, which office he has held ever since, except one year; in 1850, he was also elected Justice of the Peace, which office he has since held, being elected ten successive times of three years each; he has also been delegate to numerous political conventions; he enjoys the confidence of the community, and his decisions are rarely reversed; he is a Director of the Buckeye Fire Insurance Company of Shelby. Heisa man of quiet demeanor. Politically, he is a Democrat. He was married to Mary Ann Garret Sept. 9, 1845, in Union Co., Penn.; they had ten children, nine of whom are living; Mrs. Barber was born in Union Co., Penn., Aug. 3, 1826.

BARNES, PATRICK, farmer; he was born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1814, and spent his early days there; he was put out.to work about the age of 10 years with his uncle; his parents being poor, he was thus compelled to go out in the world; he remained with his uncle until he was about 19 years of age, when he went to work at the carpenter trade with William Mackey, of Franklin Co., Penn., and served two years, and then at journeyman's work; he followed his trade until he came to Ohio, about 1844; he had previously come out, however, and worked for several months; he settled in Jackson Township, and followed his trade, con- tracting and building, until within the last few years. He was married to Miss Catharine Picking, in February, 1843; they had ten children, eight of whom are living; his wife died in May, 1879. He is spending his remaining days on his pleasant farm, about three miles east of Shelby; he built a number of the buildings in his neighborhood, and was considered a reliable workman.

BRICKER, ISAAC, farmer and stock-raiser; he was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., July 24, 1823 ; his father, Capt. Henry Bricker, was known by that name from the fact that he raised a company of men and started for Baltimore, at which place there was a battle going on between the American and British armies; before he arrived, however, the fight was over, and he returned home with his company; he still kept his company organized, ready for any emergency. He was born in Lancaster, Penn., in January, 1790, where he lived until the year 1831, when he, with his wife and five children, emigrated to Ohio and settled in Jackson Township, about three and a half miles southeast of Shelby, where his son Isaac nowresides. After he purchased the property, he commenced the erection of a place to live in; there was an unfinished building that had been intended for a schoolhouse, which he completed for a dwelling; this stood near where the present dwelling now stands; he then commenced the arduous task of clearing up the farm and improving. He was active in all the affairs of the county and township, which he adopted as his home, but refused all offers to take any part as an officer in the affairs of the community. He had the esteem of the community in which he lived, being honest, plain and blunt, never fearing to speak his mind freely. He died in 1858, leaving a family of five sons. His wife, whose maiden name was Rachel Kneesle, survived him some fifteen years. The subject of thissketch spent his youth ona farm, attending such schools as were in the community at that time. In 184%, he was taken with the "gold fever,' and he, with five others, started, joining a party at Independence, Mo.; they crossed the overland route. He remained there three years, working in the mines, and was successful in accomplishing his purpose. He returned home by way of the Isthmus; he remained about six months in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He again returned to California by way of the same route he came, and engaged in the same business, that of mining; he remained three years, and was again suecessful. He returned to Ohio and purchased land ; he bought out the heirs of the '' old homestead,'' where he spent his youth, and where every scene was dear to him. He is aman of public spirit, and fills the position of one of the directors of the National Bank, of Shelby ; he is also one of the managers of the Buckeye Mutual tire Insurance Company of Shelby; he superintends quite extensive farming, and is one of the most successful in the county. He speaks his mind fully, and, while he is strong in his opinions, he is open to convictions. He was married to Miss Caroline Sipe in April, 1856. They had fourteen children, twelve of whom are living.