Shelby County, Ohio - The whole text, 1883 (part 23 of 30)

Mr. Cole, a son of Joshua Cole, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 11, 1820. He was brought to Shelby County by his parents in 1822. March 1, 1842, he married Miss Rebecca Stanley, then of Shelby County, but a native of Ross County, Ohio, where she was born June 28, 1823, and came to Shelby County in 1835 with her mother, her father being dead. Mr. and Mrs. Cole settled on his father's home farm, remained until 1845, when they moved to Sidney, where he engaged in mercantile business, which he conducted with success for several years. In 1849 they moved back on the home farm in Turtle Creek Township, where they now reside, and has since been giving his attention to farming. He reared a family of seven children - two sons and five daughters. His son, Isaac O. Cole, died in the war of 1861; the other six children are living. He served as trustee of Turtle Creek Township for a number of years.

an old and influential citizen of this township, is so well and favorably known that he scarcely needs an introduction to the readers of this volume to-day; but the work is for the future, when the men of yesterday and to-day will live in recorded history, and there his name must be enrolled. The son of Thomas and Fannie (Stewart) Ewing, he was born in County Donegal, Ireland, on the 17th of March, 1805. While in his childhood his mother died, and he was then taken in charge by his maternal relatives - the Stewarts - with whom he lived until the year 1821, when he came to America with his uncle, Anthony Stewart. On their arrival in the United States they proceeded to Newark, Maryland, where they located, and Robert, then sixteen years of age, entered school for the first time as a pupil. Here he continued his attendance about two or three months each winter during the next five years, which is the full measure of his school life. Still his education must not be measured by the same rule, for he was ever a student at home, where he lived in the midst of books, of which he made constant and close companions. By his perseverance in this direction he acquired more than the ordinary common school education of that day, although, perhaps, never attending school a greater period than a year in his whole life. With this start he went early in 1828 to New London Cross Roads, in Chester County, Pa., where he secured a position as clerk in a store. The same year he cast his first presidential vote for General Jackson, an act of which he is still proud. He continued his clerkship until 1830, when he resigned, and coming to Ohio visited Perry County, where he purchased a farm, and gave his attention to its improvement and cultivation during the next six years with a success hardly to be expected of one of his previous inexperience. In 1836 he sold his farm, and coming to Piqua entered into partnership with Dr. D. Ashton in the drug trade, under the firm name of Ashton & Ewing. About 1842 the firm bought a farm near Lockington, in Washington Township, this county. This farm contained a sawmill and woollen factory on the bank of Loramie Creek, and these mills were operated by the proprietors in connection with their drug trade in Piqua. In 1843 the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Ashton retaining the drug store and Mr. Ewing taking the mill property at Lockington. In 1843 Mr. Ewing began the erection of a flouring mill near his other mills, the country being at that time greatly in need of such an institution. This mill was completed and put in operation some time the next year, and Mr. Ewing at once moved from Piqua to the property which he was then operating. So it was, that for several years his attention was given to the varied interests and demands of the farm, the woollen mills, the flouring and sawmills except for a short period, during which he rented his mills and gave his whole attention to his farm. In 1858 he moved to a farm previously purchased, which was situated in south half of section 21, Turtle Creek Township, but the next year found hin^back at his old Lockington home. In 1862 he again returned to his Turtle Creek farm, which he has constituted his home since that date, and where he now resides. In 1848 he married Miss Harriet E., daughter of William and Jane Mellinger, one of the pioneer families of the county. Miss Harriet was born in Washington Township June 11, 1821, and after eighteen years of married life fell into that dreamless sleep called death, on the 18th of March, 1866. Her loss was deeply mourned by a husband and seven children, besides a large number of devoted friends who knew her but to esteem her. The children were named Sarah J., Margaret F., Laura A., William R., Ella N., Emma E., and Wallace, all of whom are still living except Margaret, whose death occurred September 5, 1876.

Mr. Ewing after something of an eventful life, now well advanced in years, finds himself surrounded by all the comforts of life, which perseverance, industry, and energy can reap. Summed up, his life is a proof of the maxim that " labor overcomes all things," and that the banner of life should bear upon its face the word "pluck," and not " luck," for the former is a hero, the latter a coward. Labor, mental and physical, is the all in all of genius, the all in all of success, and the life before our contemplation knew no such word as fail, for to that life labor was omnipotent.

deceased, was born in Augusta County, November 19, 1802. He was brought to Ohio by his parents, Andrew and Mary McClure, in 1811, who settled on Sugar Creek, Greene County, where young McClure passed his minority days on a farm. He married Miss Jane Hutchinson, then of Greene County, Ohio, but a native of Kentucky, where she was born June 27, 1807. Mr. and Mrs. McClure settled in Greene County on a farm, remained until April, 1834, when the}' came to Shelby County, entered, and settled on a part of section 9, Turtle Creek Township, on which they passed the remainder of their days. He died June 20, 1874. His death was caused by being thrown from a horse on the pike between the Fair Ground and the Infirmary. His companion survived him until October 29, 1876. They reared a family of ten children, viz., John F., Andrew H., Margaret J., Mary A. S., James, William A., Sarah E., Rachel E., Martha A., and George F. George F. is now dead. The other nine children are all married and have families. Mr. McClure made farming his business through life.

fourth son of Andrew S. McClure, was bom in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, on the 29th day of October, 1836. His minority days were spent on the farm with his parents. He received a common school education. On the 21st day of August, 1860, he married Miss Loretta Carey, daughter of Thomas M. and Cyntba Carey, born in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, April 19, 1841. Mr. and Mrs. McClure settled in Turtle Creek Township on the farm in section 8, on which they have since resided. Their union has resulted in twelve children, nine of whom are now living, six sons and three daughters. The three that are deceased are Artie B., died August 18, 1869. Laura Ann and Bonnie Ray died November 20, 1881, their deaths being only three hours apart, and they were buried in one grave. Mr. McClure has made farming his vocation, and now owns three good farms, one in Turtle Creek Township, on which he now resides, one in Franklin Township, and one in McLean Township.

was born in Miami County, Ohio, July 17, 1827. He was brought to Shelby County by his parents, John and Elizabeth Campbell, in 1835 or 1836, who settled on section 30, Turtle Creek Tdwnship, where John Campbell died in April, 1843, leaving his wife, with eight small children, viz , Joseph, Susan, Robert, Margaret, Jackson, John, Elizabeth, and Mary A. Susan married Kcnley Cecil, and moved to Miami County, where she died. Elizabeth was drowned in Turtle Creek when at the age of six years. The remaining sir children are still living. In about eighteen months after the death of Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Campbell married Edward Beck, with whom she lived and reared four children, two sons and two daughters. She died October 29, 1858.

Joseph Campbell, subject of this sketch, remained on the farm until he had attained the age of seventeen years, or in 1844, when he began working at the shoemaker trade, which he followed about five years. In 1849 he engaged as a partner in the sawmill business, manufacturing and dealing in all kinds of hard wood lumber, which he conducted eighteen months, and at the end of which time he returned to his trade, which he made his vocation about six years, when he turned his attention to farming, and now owns about 217 acres of good land in Turtle Creek Township.

On the 8th day of April, 1852, he married Miss Julia A. Lenox, daughter of James and Sally Lenox. Miss Lenox was born in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, April 12, 1834. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell settled in Lockport, remained five years. In 1857 they moved on the Mellinger farm in Washington Township, on which they remained about two years as tenants. In 1859 they moved on the Johnston farm in Washington Township, Miami County, remained one year. In 1860 they returned to Shelby County, purchased, and moved on a farm in Cynthian Township, on which they remained five years, or until 1865, when he purchased and moved on the farm in section 18, Turtle Creek Township, where they now reside. They have a family of seven children, John H., Laura R., Clara E., Flora I., Jesse G., Sally L., and Cora J. Mr. Campbell filled the office of trustee of Turtle Creek Township one year, and land appraiser of the township for 1880. He is looked upon as one of Turtle Creek's leadiug and enterprising citizens.

deceased, was born in Virginia October 2, 1788. He was a bricklayer and stone mason by trade, which he followed as his principal business for many years, and then he turned his attention to farming, which he made his business during the remainder of his days. January 9, 1817, he married Miss Ruth Mills, of Virginia, born May 9, 1798. Shortly after their marriage they came to Ohio, and located in Montgomery County, remained about seventeen years, or until 1834, when they moved to Miami County, remained about thirteen years. In 1847 they came to Shelby County, purchased 160 acres of land in the south half of section 4, Turtle Creek Township, on which they passed the remainder of their days. Mr. Hall served in the war of '1812. He died in September, 1862. His companion survived him until February, 1867. They reared a family of ten children, viz., Jonathan P., George H., Amanda M., Martha E., James M., Thomas W., William D., Joseph L., Mary E., and John D., all of whom are yet living except James M. and Joseph L. James M. was killed by lightning in Sidney in July, 1857. Joseph L. died December 24, 1849.

son of James and Ruth Hall, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, July 6, 1827. He came to Shelby County with his parents in 1847, and settled in Turtle Creek Township. He has made farming his principal business, and now owns one-half of his father's home farm in section 4, Turtle Creek Township, where he now resides. October 15, 1857, he married Miss Amanda J., daughter of John and Ella Hutchison. Miss Hutchison was born in Greene County, Ohio, December 5, 1834, and was brought to Shelby County by her parents in 1835, who settled in Turtle Creek Township on section 16. Mr. and Mrs. Hall settled on a farm in Turtle Creek Township, and have since resided in Turtle Creek with the exception of one year, during which time they were residents of Franklin Township. They moved on the farm where they are now living in 1869. They have a family of six children, viz., R. Ella, Mnrtha M., John F., Ida M., Eva J., and Anna E. Mr. Hall filled the office of trustee for Turtle Creek Township two terms.

son of William H.and Druscilla Bushman, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 9, 1840. In August, 1864, he came to Shelby County, and on the 9th day of March, 1865, he married Miss Catharine, daughter of Samuel and Jane Elliott, born in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, September 22, 1843. Mr. and Mrs. Bushman settled on the farm in section 33, Turtle Creek Township, on which they have since resided. They have three children, viz., Joseph E., Mary L., and Edna M.

son of Jacob and Louisa Leapley, was born in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, August 28, 1841. He received a common school education. His minority days were spent on the farm with his parents. August 23, 1860, he* married Miss Mary, daughter of Samuel J. and Nancy Stone. Miss Stone was born in Auglaize County, Ohio, August 17, 1838, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1841, who located in Clinton Township. Mr. and Mrs. Leapley settled on his father's home farm in Franklin Township, remained five years, or until 1865, when they moved to Iowa, and remained 'until the spring of 1867, when they returned to Shelby County, and have since been residents of the county. They now reside in Turtle Creek Township, on a farm in the south half of section 9. They have five children, three sons and two daughters. He makes farming his avocation.

trade seven years, which he made his business many years, until 1851, when he turned his attention to farming, which he has since made his occupation. June 2, 1833, he sailed from London docks on the ship Armata for America, and landed in New York City after passing nine weeks and three days on the water. He located in Newark, New Jersey, and remained about one year, when he began travelling, and after travelling over parts of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, he located in Clarke County, Ohio, where, on the 27th day of April, 1838, he married Miss Sarah Kingham, then of Clarke County, Ohio, but a native of England, where she was born February 16, 1810, and came to Clarke County, Ohio, with her parents in 1832. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert settled in Springfield, Ohio, and remained one year. In 1839 they moved to Harmony, Clarke County, and remained twelve years, until in 1851, when they came to Shelby County, purchased and moved on the farm in section 1, Turtle Creek Township, where they now reside. They reared a family of seven children, William G., Joseph K., John J., Sarah E., Martha S., Thirza C., and Ruth M. William G. served three years in the war of 1861. Joseph K. served one year in the late war.

In Germany, on the 18th day of November, 1817, Mr. Ritter was born. October 18, 1858, he married Miss Elizabeth Stevens, a native of Germany, born March 13, 1832. They settled in Germany and remained one year, until 1859, when they immigrated to America. They sailed from Bremen October 19, and after a six weeks' voyage on the water, they landed in New York City December 1, 1859. From thence they continued their journey southwestward until they reached Kentucky, where they located and remained six years, or until March, 1865, when they came to Shelby County, Ohio, purchased and moved on a farm of eighty acres of land in section 5, Turtle Creek Township, on which they now reside. They have a family of four children, viz., Conrad, Mary, Emma A., and Bessie. Mr. Ritter has made farming his vocation through life, and, by the general appearance of his farm and the improvements thereon, we would consider him one among the leading farmers in the township.

deceased, a son of Martin and Jane Steeele, was born in Greene County, Ohio, December 30, 1838. He came to Shelby County with his parents and settled on the farm in section 9, Turtle Creek Township, June 8, 1865. He married Miss Sarah J. Fee, daughter of John and Jane Fee, born in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, November 15, 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Steele settled on the southeast quarter of section 9, Turtle Creek Township, remained a few months, and then moved on the farm now owned by W. Fee, same township, and remained four years, or until 1869, when they moved on his father's home farm in section 9, Turtle Creek Township, which is now owned by his widow, Mrs. Sarah J. Steele and son, - William S. Steele, - on which Mr. Steele passed the remainder of his days. He died March 16, 1877.

In the County of Mayo, Ireland, Mr. Hunter was born in December, 1800. He was a son of John and Jane Hunter, who were natives of Ireland. He followed dealing in grain for a number of years while in his native country. In February, 1840, he married Mias Mary Gallagher, born in the county of Mayo, Ireland, in 1818, daughter of Edward and Catharine Gallagher. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter remained in their native county about seven years, or until 1847, when they immigrated to America, sailing from Sligo, Ireland, and after a voyage of six weeks they landed in Quebec, Canada, some time in June. From there they continued their journey on the River St. Lawrence, until they reached Kingston, where they located, until some time in 1848, when they came to Ohio, and located in Cleveland. They remained in Cleveland until in 1851, when they moved to Licking County, Ohio, and remained until in April, 1863, when they came to Shelby County, purchased and moved on the farm in fractional section 33, Turtle Creek Township, now owned and occupied by his widow and children, where Mr. Hunter died March 12, 1878. They reared a family of eight children, viz., John M., Catharine, Martin, James, William, Francis, Mary J., and Anna R. All .are yet living except James, William, and Anna R. Francis Hunter was elected clerk of the court of Shelby County in the fall of 1881, which position he is now filling.

was born in Germany on the 10th day of July, 1828. ne attended school until he had attained the age of fourteen years, when he began working at the baker's trade, and after remaining three years as an apprentice, he began travelling and working at his trade as a journeyman in different places. He continued his travelling about ten years. In 1855 he returned to his home. His inclinations led him to the study of medicine, and while travelling he read medicine until 1862 or '3, when he began practising on the homoeopathic theory, and has since followed the practice of medicine in his own family and among his acquaintances. Some places where he has been located he gained for himself a large practice in his prpfession, meeting with good success. Of late years he has not paid much attention to his profession, but given his attention to farming. He has been married twice. His first marriage was in 1854, with Miss Sophia Cloudies, born in Germany, November 30, 1814, by whom he had two children, one of whom is now living, Fredrica W. P. His companion died in May, 1858. July 18, 1859, he married Miss Henrietta Wenke, born in Germany June 5, 1835. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came to America in 1864, and located in Marion County, Ohio, and remained three years, when they came to Shelby County and settled in the vicinity of Port Jefferson. They remained in that vicinity about three years, when they moved north from Port Jefferson about five miles. In this neighborhood they lived until December, 1880, when he purchased and moved on the farm in section 5, Turtle Creek Township, where they now reside. By his second marriage he has eight children, three sons and five daughters.

a son of Joseph and Jane Sharp, was born in Clarke County, Ohio, August 9,1851. His mother died November 17, 1851. He was brought to Shelby County in 1852 by his father, and placed under the care of Amos Fee, with whom he remained until he grew to manhood. He received his education in the common schools of Turtle Creek Township, and the normal school at Sidney. In October, 1871, he began teaching school, whieh he has since made his vocation during the winter months of each year, and the remainder of his time has been given to farming. He now owns a farm of eighty acres in section 4, Turtle Creek Township, on which he now resides. September 30, 1879, he married Miss Lottie L. Cannon, daughter of Thomas S. and Lovenia Cannon, by whom he has one child, a daughter.

eldest son of Joshua and Jane Russell, was born in Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, March 13, 1837. He received a common school education, also attended school at Sidney several months, but the principal part of his education was obtained by application to his books at home. In 1856 he began teaching school, which he made his vocation during the winter months, about six years; and during the summer months of that time he gave his attention to farming. Since 1862 he has given his undivided attention to farming, stock-raising, and dealing, making cattle a specialty. September 26, 1865, he married Miss Laura A. Beck, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Beck, born in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio. March 23, 1848, Mr. and Mrs. Russell settled on the farm, section 28, Turtle Creek Township, on which they have since resided. They have six children, three sons and three daughters. He filled the office of trustee of Turtle Creek Township two years, and land appraiser one year.

Mr. Moore is a son of John and Sarah Moore. He was born in Warren County, Ohio, near Franklin, December 29, 1813. His education consists of what could be obtained in the common schools. Ho was brought up on a farm, and has made farming his business through life. In 1818 he came to Miami County with his parents, where in November, 1835, he married Miss Mary A. Favorite, then of Miami County, but a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where she was born May 14, 1814. Mr. and Mrs. Moore settled in Miami County, until in the fall of 1850, when they came to Shelby County and settled on a farm in Turtle Creek Township, where they have since resided. They reared a family of six children, viz., Margaret, Almedia, Catharine, Sarah, John W., and Jacob F. Margaret and Sarah are now dead. John W. Moore served near four j'ears in the late war. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea. Mrs. Moore died March 5, 1832.

Mr. McCullough was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 29, 1816. He is a son of James and Mary McCullough. His boyhood days were spent on a farm. May 3, 1838, he married Miss Jane Hoey, of Columbiana County, born July 30, 1818. They settled in their native county and remained eight years, when they moved to what is now Auglaize County, Ohio, and settled on 120 acres of land, three miles southwest from Wapakoneta, on which he resided over thirty years. In 1877 he came to Shelby County, and purchased a part of section 25, Turtle Creek Township, where he now resides. His companion died January 11, 1857, leaving five children, viz., Susan, Margaret J., Sophia, James, and John M. John M. died December 23, 1880. December 5, 1861, Mr. McCullough married Margaret Downey, daughter of Walter and Mary Downev, born in Morgan County, Ohio, August 26, 1825, and came to Shelby County in 1852 and settled in Franklin Township. By this union he has two children, Martha A. and Clark D.

deceased, was born in Pennsylvania December 20, 1780. His parents died when he was yet a small boy, and he was brought up among strangers. He came to Ohio some time prior to 1811, and located near Dayton, where on the 3d day of January, 1811, he married Miss Mary Cox, daughter of Benjamin and Hester Cox. Miss Cox was born in Kentucky, November 25, 1793. When she was but five years of age, her father was massacred by the Indians. Miss Cox came to Ohio with her mother and stepfather, and settled near where Fort Loramie was located, some time prior to the year 1810.

Mr. and Mrs. Shaw settled near Fort Loramie, where they remained several years. In 1812 he entered the army, in which he served about one year. In 1821 or '2 they moved to Turtle Creek Township, leased a part of section 30, and remained a few years. He then moved on the William Moore farm north of Hardin, and remained until 1826 or '7, when he purchased twenty acres of land in section 19, Turtle Creek Township, on which he made improvements and moved his family. He afterward purchased sixty acres more, adjoining his first purchase. On this land he passed the remainder of his days. He died July 12, 1849. His companion died January 7, 1875. They reared a family of eight children, Marj*, James, Jane, Hester T., Margaret, John T., Elizabeth W., and Benjamin C.

Mr. Wilson is a son of Jesse and Abigail Wilson, who were pioneers - of Washington Township. He was born in Shelby County, two miles south of Hardin, March 2, 1832. He was educated in the common schools of his native township, and in the schools at Sidney. In 1850, he began teaching school, and has since made ' teaching his profession, teaching at least five or six months during the winter season of each year, excepting four winters, during which time he was engaged in the mercantile business at Hardin Station.

In 1860 he began dealing in general merchandise at Hardin Station, also acting as ticket, express, and freight agent for the C. C. C. and I. R. R., and filled the office of postmaster. In 1867 he retired from the mercantile business, and moved to land in the northeast quarte'r of section 30, in Turtle Creek Township. He has since then made other purchases of laud, until he now owns two hundred acres in the same section. February 11, 1858, he married Miss Mary A. Harrison, daughter of Isaac and Isabella Harrison, then a resident of Perry Township, Shelby County, but a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, where she was born November 11, 1838. By this union he has ten children, four sons and six daughters. Mr. Wilson filled the office of clerk for Turtle Creek Township two years.

deceased, a soldier of the war of 1812, was born in Augusta County, Virginia, July 29, 1775. He was a carpenter and cabinet-maker by trade, which he made his principal vocation for many years, or until his settlement in Shelby County, when he turned his attention to clearing land and farming until his death. He married Miss Jane Ross, born in Virginia in February, 1779. They settled in their native State, and remained until the fall of 1811, when they came to Ohio and located in Greene County, remaining nearly twentj'-three years. In March, 1834, they came to Shelby Co., and settled on the farm now owned and occupied by their son Moses Russell, on which they passed the remainder of their days. Mrs. Jane Russell, wife of Moses Russell, died February 13, 1845. Mr. Russell died March 13, 1851. They reared a family of seven children, viz., Jane, William, Joshua, Elizabeth R., Moses, Margaret L. R., and Mary J. Only three of the children are now living, viz., William, Joshua, and Moses, all residents of Shelby County. William resides in Franklin Township, Joshua in Clinton Township, and Moses lives on the old home farm in Turtle Creek Township.

Mr. Russell is a son of Moses and Jane Russell, deceased. He was born in Greene County, Ohio, May 25, 1812, where he passed his minority days. In 1834, yet a single man, he came to Shelby County with his parents, and settled in Turtle Creek Township dn the farm where he now resides, in section 16. He has made farming his vocation, and now owns two hundred and fifty acres of good land, eighty acres of which is in Turtle Creek, one hundred and thirty acres in Franklin, and forty acres in Clinton Township. He filled the office of township trustee for Turtle Creek Township about four years. In 1843 he married Miss Mary A. Laughlin, daughter of John and Jane Laughlin. Miss Laughlin was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, August 25, 1819, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1839, and settled in Turtle Creek Township. Mr. and Mrs. Russell settled on his father's home farm in section 16, Turtle Creek Township, where they have since resided. They reared a family of six children, viz., John F., Margaret J., Mattie E., Moses R., Elizabeth A., and Mary B.

eon of William and Letitia Griffis, was born in Warren County, Ohio, February 22, 1829. In 1841 he moved with his parents to Jay County, Indiana, and remained six years, when they returned to Warren County, Ohio. In 1861 he came to Shelby County and located in Turtle Creek Township, where he purchased eighty-seven acres of timber land in the northwest quarter of section 7. March 25, 1862, he married Miss Sarah E., daughter of John N. and Mary Slaybaugh, who was born in Miami County, Ohio, October 1, 1845, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Griffis lived on different farms as tenants until October, 1867, when they moved on their own land in Turtle Creek Township, on which they have since resided. He has since that time made other purchases of land, and now owns a farm of one hundred and forty-eight acres. He has a family of nine children, six sons and three daughters.

deceased, was born in Virginia in 1810. He was brought to Montgomery County, Ohio, by his parents when yet a small boy, where he grew to manhood. In 1834, yet a single man, he came to Shelby Count}- and located in Turtle Creek Township, where he purchased eighty acres of land in section 2, on which he made improvements and passed the remainder of his days. In October, 1843, he married Miss Margaret Shaw, daughter of Thomas and Mary Shaw, born near Hardin. Shell)}- County, Ohio, October 28, 1822. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin settled on his land in Turtle Creek Township, where Mr. Baldwin died September 30, 1874. His companion is living on the home farm. They reared a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters. Two of the sons are now deceased.

Mr. Baker is a son of Martin and Eve Baker. He was born in Clarke County, Ohio, March 4, 1825. He is a carpenter by trade, which, in connection with farming, has been his avocation through life. Januar}- 5, 1854, he married Miss Sarah, daughter of Daniel Baker, born in Clarke County, Ohio, January 31, 1827. Mr. and Mrs. Baker settled in Clarke County and remained a few months, when they came to Shelby County, and moved on the land which now comprises his well-improved farm in section 17, Turtle Creek Township, on which he has since resided. His companion died March 26, 1868. On the 31st day of March, 1874, l e married Miss Sibbie Ensey, daughter of Matthias and Margaret Ensey, born in Sidney, January 3, 1841. Mr. Baker filled the office of trustee of Turtle Creek Township two years.

Mr. Campbell is a son of John and Elizabeth Campbell. He was born in Turtle Creek Township, Shelb}- County, December 28, 1836. He received a common school education. He has made farming his vocation, aud now owns a good farm of one hundred and seventy acres, ninety acres in section 21, and eighty acres in section 20, Turtle Creek Township, on which he is now conducting the business of farming with success. November 21, 1865, he married Miss Malinda Strouse, daughter of Adam and Barbara Strouse. Miss Strouse was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, January 30, 1848, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1852, who settled on the farm now owned by Jacob Zimmer. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell settled on the farm in Turtle Creek Township, where they now reside. They have two children, Sitlie D. and Sherman S.

In Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the 28th da}- of May, 1812, Mr. Slaybaugh was born. He is a son of John and Susannah Slaybaugh. He received a common school education. In 1837 he came to Ohio and located in Clarke County, where on the 29th day of Deceinber, 1839, he married Miss Mary R. Hatton, of Clarke County, bora in 1815. Mr. and Mrs. Slaybaugh settled in Clarke County and remained until 1842, when they moved to Miami County, remaining nine years. In 1851 they came to Shelby County, and settled on a piece of land in McLean Township, on which they lived eight years, or until 1859, when they moved to Turtle Creek Township, and settled on the land in section 12, which now comprises his improved farm. They reared a family of seven children, viz., Thomas C., Levi, Daniel W., Sarah E., Joseph L., Bathilda C., and Mary W, Daniel W. is now deceased. Mr. Slaybaugh died March 24, 1864. On the 17th day of December, 1864, Mrs. Slaybaugh married Mr. Marley, with whom she is now living. Two of his sons, Thomas C. and Levi, served in the war of 1861.

Mr. Markley is a son of Andrew and Elizabeth Markley. He was born in Maryland March 29, 1820. When he had attained the age of eleven years, or in the fall of 1831, he came to Ohio with his parents, located near Wooster, Wavne County, and remained about eighteen mouths, or until in 1833, when they went to Champaign County, where

Jacob Markley passed his minority days on a farm. In April, 1841, he married Miss Catharine Shanley, of Champaign County, born October 8, 1818, daughter of John and Catharine Shanley. By this union he had three children, only one of whom is now living, viz., John Markley, who resides in Turtle Creek Township. Mrs. Markley died October 17, 1844. On the 24th day of October, 1846, he married Miss Lucinda Latimer, then of Champaign County, daughter of Thomas and Leah Latimer. Miss Latimer was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, April 25, 1827, and came to Champaign County with her parents in 1839. By this union Mr. Markley had one child, viz., Susannah Markley. In April, 1858, he, with his family, came to Shelby County, and settled on a farm in Salem Township, remaining ten years, or until September, 1868, when they came to Turtle Creek Township, and purchased and moved on a farm of sixty-seven acres in section 7, on which they have since resided.

son of Jacob and Catherine Markley, was horn in Champaign County, Ohio, January 27, 1843, and came to Shelby County with his father in 1858. On October 28, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 66th O. V. 1., and served his country faithfully until December 22, 1864, when he was honorably discharged from the service. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was engaged in the battles of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, and several other hard contested battles. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Port Republic, June 9, 1862, and served two months in Lynchburg, Virginia, and one month at Bell Island prison. On the 13th day of September, 1862, he was paroled and sent back to the Union lines. In 1868 he came to Turtle Creek Township, where, on the 14th day of September, 1873, he married Miss Bathilda C., daughter of John N. and Mary R. Slaybaugh, born in Shelby County, Ohio, August 15, 1854. Mr. and Mrs. John Markley settled on the farm in section 12, Turtle Creek Township, on which they have since resided. They have a family of two children, daughters.

Mr. Heston is a native of Adams County, Pennsylvania, born January 22, 1826. When he had attained the age of eleven years, or in 1837, he came to Ohio with his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Heston, and located in Northampton, Clarke County, remaining three years, or until 1840, when they moved to Springfield, where Elizabeth Heston, mother of John E. Heston, died in the fall of 1841. Some time during the winter of 1841-'2 he began working at the cooper trade on Mad River, six miles north of Dayton, where he remained about three montfis, when he came to Piqua, Miami County, where he followed the business of coopering for a number of years. In November, 1848, he married Miss Eliza J. Clark, of Piqua, Ohio, born July 24, 1824, daughter of Isaac and Margaret Clark. By this union he has three children, Dora L., Clara A., and Charles E. Mr. Heston remained in Piqua until 1859, when he moved to Shelby County with his family, and purchased the farm in section 32, Turtle Creek Township, on which he has since resided. Since coming to this county Mr. H. has given a part of his time to his trade in connection with farming, until 1881, when he gave up his business of coopering, and has since that time given Jiis entire attention to farming, which he is now conducting with success. He filled the office of justice of the peace three years.

one of the old class of medical practitioners in this county, was born near Urbana, Ohio, January II, 1816. After receiving such education as the public schools afforded, he attended Miami University, and in 1836 began the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. Hughes, of Oxford, Ohio. After nearly four years' study at Oxford, he attended one course of lectures at the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati, and in 1841 went to Careysville, Champaign County, and began the practice of medicine. Later found him located at Hardin, but in 1843 he returned to Cincinnati, and the next year graduated from the Ohio Medical College of that city, lie then returned to Hardin and resumed the practice of his profession, in which he continued until 1856, when he was elected to the Lower House of the General Assembly. In 1861 he joined the Fremont Body-Guards as assistant surgeon, and served until the disorganization of that body. He then enlisted in the 34th Ohio Zouaves as acting assistant surgeon, but about eighteen months later was promoted to the 'position of surgeon of the 1st Ohio Cavalry. A little later he became brigade surgeon, in which capacity he remained until physical disability necessitated his discharge from the service. Upon his return home he resumed his practice as far as his health would permit, to which he devoted the remainder of his life. He was married April 10, 1845, to Miss Mary J. Betts, who was born in Cincinnati November 1, 1829. Alter an active career of many years, he died March 23, 1874, leaving a wife and six children and a whole community to mourn his loss. His surviving children are named John B., Charles S., Harriet A., Marion F., Carrie M., and Lou F., while Carrie M. and Harriet A. are deceased.

son of Dr. Wilson and Mary J. Cowan, was born in Hardin March 3, 1850. He was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Mount Union College, and the Miami University at Oxford, Ohio. He then read medicine under Drs. Conklin and Toby at Sidney, Anally graduating from the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati in 1880. He then fully entered upon the practice of medicine at Hardin, where he is still engaged in professional labors. On April 15, 1875, he married Miss Anna M., daughter of William and Margaret Thomas, of this county.

On Mad River, Clarke County, Ohio, Mr. Baker was born July 15, 1831. He is a son of Martin and Eve Baker. In 1854 he came to Shelby County, and settled on the west half of section 16, Turtle Creek Township. On the 18th day of October, 1*55, he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Rachel Harshbarger, who was born in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, June 14, 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Baker settled on bis land, and have since been residents of Turtle Creek Township except four years, three years of which time they were living in Clarke County, Ohio, and one year they spent in the west. They moved on the farm where they now reside in 1876, which is located in section 2, north of boundary line. They hatve a family of five children, two sons and three daughters.

Mr. Burrous was horn in Kent County, Delaware, October 16, 1793. When he had attained the age of seventeen years, or in 1810, he came to Ohio with his uncle, and located in Greene County. April 16, 1812, he entered the army, and served six months. In January, 1816, he married Miss Elizabeth Gray, by whom he reared three children, viz., Elizabeth, Matthias, and Jonathan. Mrs. Burrous died in 1836. Se|>- tembor 4, 1838, he married Miss Maria Verner, who was born January 20, 1810, by whom he lias five children, viz., Anthony, Elizabeth, William, Benjamin, and Mary J. Benjamin and William served in the war of 1861.

In October, 1839, Mr. Burrous came to Shelby County, and settled on a part of section 33, Turtle Creek Township, on which he lias since resided, and made farming his vocation until old age and* feeble health compelled him to retire from business.

was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 27, 1825 ne is a son of Philip and Nancy Young, who came to Shelby County in 1831, and settled in Franklin Township, where Stephen M. passed his minority days on the farm with his father. December 2, 1847, he married Miss Mary . A., daughter of Lewis and Margaret Woodruff, who was born in Cincinnati September 28, 1824, and came to Shelby County with her parents October 25, 1836, who settled in Washington Township two miles south of Hardin. Mr. and Mrs. Young settled on his father's farm. They lived on several different farms in Shelby County until 1862, when he moved to a farm of forty acres, on which they have since resided. He now owns a farm of sixty-four acres. August 18, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 20tb O. V. I., served until March 16, 1862, when he was discharged from the service on account of disability. He filled the office of trustee of Turtle Creek Township six years.

was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, November 2, 1836. He moved to Miami County with his parents, John and Catharine Rauch, in 1850, and located in Newberry Township. In 1855 he began working at the carpenter trade, which he made his vocation for a number of years. December 21, 1865, he married Miss Elizabeth Fetter, of Miami County, born November 1, 1840, daughter of Daniel and Mary Fetter.

Mr. and* Mrs. Rauch settled in Miami County, and in the spring of 1866 he purchased and moved on a farm in Newberry Township, which he conducted in connection with his trade and the business of threshing for several years, in 1876 he sold bis farm and came to Shelby County, purchased, and moved on the farm in section 1, Turtle Creek Township, on which he has since resided. Since his settlement in this county he has made farming his vocation, giving thejnisiness his entire attention.

In April, 1879, he was elected justice of the peace of Turtle Creek Township, which position he is now filling. His companion died July 6, 1880, leaving him wilh three children, Cora A., Charles B., anil Mary C. March 24, 1881, he married Miss Margaret J. Woodruff, daughter of Alfred and Christena Woodruff, who was born August 14, 1855. By this union he has one child, Alda D.

Mr. Creegan was born in Burlington, Iowa, October 22, 1845. He is a sou of Daniel Creegan, who was a former resident of Shelby County, but afterward a citizen of Burlington, Iowa, where he died some time during the winter of 1864-65, from injuries received while in the army. His lather, James Creegan, was one of the early surveyors of Shelby

County, and John H. Creegan, subject of this sketch, is the only survivor of the name now living in Shelby County who is a descendant of the old surveyor Creegan. March 13, 1864, John H. Creegan enlisted in Company C, 2d Iowa V. V. I , and served until August 6, 1865, when he was discharged from the service. In the fall of 1865 he purchased a brush factory, which he conducted until the fall of 1867, manufacturing all kinds of brushes. He then engaged in the business of contracting and building, which he conducted several years. In 1868 he came to Ohio, and located in the neighborhood of Sidney, where he continued in this business of contracting and building. In 1869 he emigrated to Nebraska, remained until 1873, when he returned to Shelby County, and, on the 22d day of May, 1873, he married Miss N. Cecil, daughter of Boston and Sarah Cecil, of Turtle Creek Township, and then returned to his home in Nebraska. In 1875 he and his wife went to California, and located in Nevada County, remained until the winter of 1878, when he returned to Shelby County, and settled in Hardin, where he carried on bis business as a carpenter until April, 1880, when, leaving his wife in Hardin, he went to Colorado Springs under contract to superintend a job of carpenter work, remained about nine months, and then returned to his home in Hardin. In March, 1881, he succeeded G. Sechman in the mercantile business in Hardin, which he has since been conductiug with success.

was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, June 7, 1832. He is a son of Benjamin and Rebecca Thomas. In 1848 he came to Shelby County with his father, and settled in Turtle Creek Township, near Hardin. When he had reached the age of eighteen years, he began working at the carpenter trade, which he followed until 1865, when he purchased an interest in a steam saw-mill* located near Hardin, which he has since been conducting with success, manufacturing and dealing in all kinds of hard wood lumber.

February 2, 1854, he married Miss Margaret Sturgeon, who was born in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, in 1831, daughter of Robert G. Sturgeon. By this union he has three children, one son and two daughters. He is one of the present trustees of Turtle Creek Township.

deceased, was born in Fauquier County, Virginia, Feb. 18, 1796. He was brought up on a farm, and he made farming and clearing land his principal vocation through life. He served in the war of 1812, and some time after his death his family received a land warrant from the Government calling for eighty acres of land, and a few years later a second warrant calling for another eighty acres, was received by his family for his services during that war. Nov. 24, 1818, he married Miss Rebecca Davis, of Fauquier County, Ya., where she was born Aug. 1, 1793. She was a daughter of Rev. William F. R. Davis, a Revolutionary soldier, and an early settler of Turtle Creek Township. Mr. and Mrs. Bell settled in their native county and remained until 1823, when they came to Ohio and located in Gi^eene County. Ten years later, or the spring of 1833, found them located on the north half of section 16, Franklin Township, this county, where they remained three years, when he sold his half section of land in Franklin Township, and moved his family on section 32, Turtle Creek Township, near Hardin. On this farm they passed the remainder of their days. He died Jan. 15, 1845. His companion survived him until March 29, 1862. They reared a family of eight children, viz., Mary E., Edwin E., Rachel F., William M., Hamilton J., Thomas C., Martha A., and Loviita J. Mary E. Bell died Sept. 22, 1843; Edwin E. and William M. now reside on the home farm near Hardin ; Richard T. lives in Sidney; Hamilton J. resides in Cincinnati; Thomas C. is living in Oregon City, Oregon; Martha A. and Lovina J. are now living in Greene County, O. Thomas C. Bell served about three years in the war of 1861.

was born in Greene County, Ohio, February 20, 1824. He is a son of William and Rebecca Bell. He came to Shelby County in 1833 with his parents, located in Franklin Township, and remained about three years, when they moved to Turtle Creek Township, where young Bell grew to manhood. January 11, 1848, he married Miss Laura M. Clough, then of Oxford, Ohio, but a native of Clermont County, Ohio, where she was born December 12, 1822, daughter of John P. and Minerva Clough. Mr. and Mrs. Bell settled on the north half of his father's home farm near Hardin, on which they have since resided. They have a family of five children, viz., Laura E., John W., Horace E., Frank, and Charley V.

Mr. Bell filled the office of treasurer for Turtle Creek Township one year, the office of trustee two years, clerk one year, and constable one year. He owns a farm of eighty acres, which is a part of his father's home farm.

was born in Greene County, Ohio, May 31, 1827. He came to Shelby County with his parents in 1833. April 12, 1858, he married Miss Josephine H. Thompson, daughter of Mark and Asenath Thompson.

Miss Thompson was bom in Butler County, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1831, and catne to Sidney with her parents in 1835. Mr. and Mrs. Bell settled on the south half of his father's home farm, near Hardin, where they have since resided. They have three children, viz., Herbert R., Ada J., and Martha I. Mr. Bell filled the office of township clerk for Turtle Creek Township near twenty years, and acted as trustee of the township six years. He has made farming his vocation, and now owns a good farm, which is a part of the home farm.

deceased, a native of Virginia, was born in 1783. When yet a small boy he wns taken to Maryland, where he passed his minority days. On the 2d day of August, 1808, he married Miss Elizabeth Malahan, of Maryland, who was horn in 1792. They settled in Maryland, remained seven years, when they came to Shelby County, entered, made improvements, and settled on the south half of the Is. E. quarter of section 31, Turtle Creek Township. He remained one year; then, on account of some threats made by the Indians which camped in that neighborhood, he became alarmed and moved his family to Hocking County, where they remained about one year, or until 1817, when they returned to their home near Hardin, where they passed t he remainder of their days. His companion, Elizabeth Lenox, died Aug. 23, 1870. He survived her until May 16, 1874, when he died at the age of ninety-one. They reared a family of eleven children, viz., John, Amanda, Calvin P., Julia, Hamilton, Nancy, Sabina, James, Mary, Richard A., and Adaline E. Calvin P., Julia, and Nancy, are now dead. James Lenox served three years in the war of 1861. Richard A. Lenox is the only one of the family that is now residing in Turtle Creek Township, and he now owns and is living on his father's home farm. May 13, 1852, he married Miss Sarah A., daughter of Bennett and Susannah Thomas, who was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, March 13, 1830. Mr. and Mrs. Lenox settled on his father's home farm near Hardin, where they have since resided. They have a family of six children, two sons anti four daughters.

'son of James and Elizabeth Moore, was born in Cumberland County, New Jersey, April 1, 1842. He received his education in the schools of Wilmington, Del., and at Champaign, Illinois. July 10, 1861, he entered the army as a private in Company 1, 2d Illinois Cavalry, and served as such near three years, or until the spring of 1864, when lie reenlisted as a veteran in same company and regiment. Shortly after his reenlistment he was appointed as hospital steward, and while performing the duties of a steward he began the study of medicine during the latter part of the winter of 1864-5. Shortly after the close of the war he went with his company to Texas, and while in Texas he acted in the capacity of assistant surgeon until Jan. 1, I860, when he was honorably discharged from the service of the United States. He then returned to his home in Champaign, 111., where he continued the study of medicine until he went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he attended one term of lectures, and from thence to Philadelphia, where he graduated in the class of 1868 in the Medical University of Pennsylvania. In 1869 he began the practice of his profession at Humboldt, Kansas, and two and one-half years later found him located in Hardin, where he has since been engaged in his professional labors. April 30, 1874, he married Miss Elizabeth A., daughter of Hugh ami Mary E. Wilson, by whom he has one child, a daughter.

Tn Amherst County, Virginia, on the 23d day of December, 1776, Mr. Savage was born. When at the age of twenty-one years, or in 1797, he left home for a trip south, and one year later found him at Fort Massac, on the Ohio River, where a part of the United States troops under the command of Captain Thomas Pastuers was stationed. When he reached that place he found himself far from his friends and destitute of money. The Captain offered him sixteen dollars as a bounty, eight dollars per month as wages, and a commission of sergeant of the company, providing he would enlist for five years. He accepted the Captain's offer, and in September, 1798, he enlisted and entered the service of the United States. He served as sergeant of the company until the expiration of his term of enlistment, which expired in Sept. 1803, when he was honorably discharged from the service. He then continued his journey southward, and a few months later found him at Natchitoches, on Red River. Here a part of the U. S. troops were stationed, under the command of Captain Shamburgh. Here he again entered the service of the U. S. as orderly sergeant of an artillery company, and served as such until discharged from the service in 1807 - in all making near nine years of his life spent in the U. S. Army. After leaving the army he determined to return to his native home in Virginia, so he turned around and began to travel northward. After wandering from one place to another, stopping for awhile at different places, he reached home in 1810, after an absence of fourteen years. Shortly after he left home in 1797 Iiis parents received word that he had been billed by the Indians and buried near Crab-apple Orchard, Keutucky, and as they had not heard

| from him after he left home, they supposed the report to be true. The reader can imagine the surprise and joy of the parents at the return of their son whom they had supposed to have been dead for several years. Dec. 27, 1812, he married Miss Elizabeth Miller, of Virginia, born Nov.

Wilson, and Margaret, all of whom are now dead except John J. Savage, who resides in DeKalb County, Missouri. He came to Ohio with his family and located in Montgomery County, where his companion died, leaving him with five small children. August 7, 1823, he married Miss I .Catharine Miller, of Virginia, where she was born April 1, 1792. By this union he reared four children, viz., Elizabeth, Moses, Washington, and Hannah, all of whom are now dead except Washington, who now resides in Turtle Creek Township, on the old home farm. In 1825 or '6 he came to Shelby County with his family, and settled in Washington Township, on the farm now owned by John Alexander, on the canal. Here he engaged in keeping a public house in connection with farming, which he conducted successfully for several years, or until 1839, when he purchased the farm in section 33, Turtle Creek Township, now owned and occupied by his son, Washington Savage, on which he passed the remainder of his days. He. died May 13, 1847. His companion died July 21, 1852.

son of George P. Savage, was born in Washington Township, this county, Jan. 26, 1831. He was reared on a farm, and has made farming and stockgrowing his avocation through life. March 11, 1851, he married Miss Mary E. Gump, daughter of George W. and Sarah Gump. Miss Gump was born in Miami County, O., Feb. 1, 1833, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Savage settled on his father's home farm in Turtle Creek Township, where they have since resided. Their union resulted in ten children, viz , George W., Sarah C., Alice A., John F., William E., Edwin M., Charles L.., Winfield S., Sarah E., and Adelia P. Sarah C. is now dead. Mr. S. filled the office of treasurer of Turtle Creek Township about five years.

deceased, was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, January 29, 1790. When he was .yet a small boy he came with his parents to Dayton, Ohio, where he grew to manhbod. In 1812 he enlisted in Captain John F. Fleming's company of Ohio militia, and marched forth with his comrades to face the British lion, which at that time was rampant. When peace was declared he received an honorable discharge from the United States service. He received no pension until in 1871, when, through the exertions of his attorney, J. S. Conklin, he was awarded eight dollars a month as a survivor of the war of 1812. After the close of the war he returned to his home in Dayton, where he engaged in the boating business. He would load a flat boat with what he thought would sell most readil}' in the Southern cities, and float it down to New Orleans, where he would sell his merchandise and boat as well, and walk all the way back to Dayton. Getting tired of this unsettled life, he turned his attention to farming, which he made his principal avocation until old age compelled him to retire from business. In 1 836 he came to Shelby Count}', entered, made improvements, and settled on a piece of land in Cynthian Township, on which he lived until 1871, when he left his farm, came to Turtle Creek Township, and made his home with his nephew, George W. Gump, for two years, or until 1873, since which time he made his home with his niece, Mrs. Washington Savage, of Turtle Creek Township, where he died January 18, 1881, at the advanced age of ninety-one years, lacking eleven days. He was never married.

deceased, was born in Greenbrier County, Virginia, January 27, 1801. He was a son of Peter and Barbara Rinehart, who came to Ohio in 1804, and located in Fairfield County, remaining until in 1826 or 'f, when they came to Shelby County and settled in Perry Township, where they passed the remainder of their days. Peter Rinehart served in the war of 1812. He was a native of Germany, and came to America with his parents a short time prior to the war of 1776. His father was killed while serving in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

Abraham Kiuehart, subject of this sketch, was brought to Ohio by his parents in 1.804. In ls24 he married Miss Catharine Bretz, of Fairfield County, where she was born in 1802, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Bretz. Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart settled in Fairfield County and remained until 1831, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on a piece of land one and a half miles north of Sidney, on which he lived about one year, or until 1832, when he moved to Sidney, where his companion died in October, 1836, leaving him with a family of four small children, viz., David B., Anna, Barbara, and Elizabeth. Barbara is now deceased. Elizabeth, now Mrs. Levi Ewing, resides in Sidney. Anna, now Mrs. John Key, lives in Perry Township. David B. resides in Hardin, Shelby County. In May, 1845, Mr. Rinehart married Miss Elizabeth Consoliver, of Shelby County, by whom he had six children, three of whom are now living - Jacob F., now a citizen of Texas ; John

W., now a resident of Sidney; and Benjamin W., who lives in Pemberton, this county. In 1855 or '6, he moved to Pemberton, Perry Township, where he died in November, 1817.

was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, November 21, 1825, and came to Shelby County with his patents, Abraham and Catherine Rinehart. His mother died when he was eleven years of age, or in 1836. He then went to live with his grandfather, Peter Rinehart, in Perry Township, with whom lie remained one year, or until 1837, when he went back to Fairfield County and made his home with his mother's sister, where he attended school until 1841, when he returned to Shelby County and begun teaching school in Perry Township. In 1843 he went to Dayton, Ohio, where he learned the baker and confectionery trade, and a few years later found him located in Sidney, engaged in the baking and confectionery business, which, in connection with a grocery and provision store, he conducted with success until 1861, when, leaving his home and business, he was one among the first men in the county to respond to the call from the Government for soldiers, and on the 6th day of April, 1S61, he enlisted in Company K. 15th O. V. I., for three months. He was discharged at the end of four mouths, being kept one month over his time of enlistment. Hu went out with the Benton Cadets as 2d lieutenant and served a short time, when he was appointed quartermaster, and remained as 'such until his discharge, and returned home, remaining one month, when the company was re-organized as Company K, 20th 0. V. I., for three years, or during the war. In this company he was commissioned us 1st lieutenant, and served as such until February, 1.863, when he resigned his office and returned home on account of physical rlisability. In the spring of 1864 he went out as captain of Company K, 134th O. N. G., and served four months, or until the expiration of the time of enlistment of the company. Soon after his return home from the army he engaged in the mercantile business at Montra, which he conducted about three years, and then sold his store and retired from the business. While engaged in business at Montra he was licensed as a local minister of the M. E. Church, and traveled one year as a supply on the circuit under the directions of the elder. In 1867 he began to prepare for the ministry, and in September, 1 SOU, he was admitted into the conference and ordained as a minister of the M. E. Church, and has since that time been engaged in his professional labors. He is now located in Hardin, where. he is engaged on the third year of his pastoral labors on the Hardin circuit. He has been twice married - first, on the 4th day of February, 1846, to Miss Julia A. Bachar, of Fairfield County, Ohio, by whom he had two children, one of which is now living, viz., Margaret I. His companion died in 1849. On the 21st day of Novemver, 1850, he married Miss Catharine Etherington. By this union he has three children, viz., William A., Clara J., and Anna.

deceased, was born in Pulaski County, Virginia, October 8, 1786. On the 19th day of September, 1808, he married Miss Anna C. Wygal, of same county, born September 24, 1787. In the fail of 1812, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil came to Ohio and located in Clarke County, remaining one winter, or until in the spring of 1813, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on section 17, Washington Township, on which he resided until 1862, when he left his farm ami moved to Piqua, Miami Count} - , where he died September 12, 1865. He was married three times. His first wife died April 8, 1830, leaving him with a family of nine children, viz., Bryan S., Purlina, Rhoda, Mary E., Boston, Virginia, Ellen, Reuben, and De Witt C. Only three of the number are now living, viz., Bryan 8., Rhoda, and Boston. July 13, 1833, he married Mrs. Lydia Mellinger, nee Carey, by whom he had two children, John M., and Anna. Mrs. Cecil died August 1, 1838. He then married Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens, November 15, 1840, who was born February 27, 1794, and died August 3, 1856. Mr. Cecil was one of the first associate judges of Shelby County, when the court was held at llardin. He was elected commissioner of Shelby County in 1833, and served one term. He was elected justice of the peace soon after his settlement in Washington Township. His son, Boston Cecil, now resides in Turtle Creek Township.

deceased, was born in the County Down, Ireland, August 22, 1807, where he grew to manhood. May 11, 1827, he married Ellen Henderson, a native of Mahonan County, Ireland, where she was born July 17, 1811. In the fall of 1828 they emigrated to America, and located in Pennsylvania, remained until 1836, when they moved to Kentucky, where Mr. Jelly ilied near Lexington June 10, 1847, leaving a wife and six children to m'ourn the loss of a husband and father. By industry and economy Mrs. Jelly managed to keep her children together, and rear them to be men and women (and, in fact, none of them have left her yet except one daughter, who was taken away by death). In 1868 Mrs. Jelly, with her children, viz., Robert, Elizabeth A., Susan, William J., Hugh, and Thomas, came to Shelby County, purchased and settled on the west half of section 25, Turtle Creek Township, where they now reside. Since their settlement in this county one of the daughters, Eliza A., died. One of the sons, William J. Jelly, enlisted in the 14th Kentucky Cavalry, Company H, 1st Battalion, in August, 1862, and served until September, 1863, when he was discharged from the service.

Mr. Thomas was born in Washington County, Md., October 25, 1806. He is a son of Tomny and Elizabeth Thomas. In 1828 he came to Ohio, and located in Montgomery County near Dayton, where, on the 30th day of April, 1829, he married Miss Rebecca Rideuhour, then of Montgomery County, but a native of Maryland, where she was born July 4, 1806, and came to Montgomery County in 1826.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas settled near Dayton, Ohio, remained until 1848, when they came to Shelby County, purchased, and moved on the northwest quarter of section 31, Turtle Creek Township, on which he now - resides. He reared a family of eight children, viz., Sarah, William, John, Mary, Frank, Eli, Tomny, and Rebecca. His companion died October 14, 1876, and on the 1 4th day of April, 1881. he married Mrs. Elizabeth Hager, nie Measel, of Dayton, Ohio, with whom he is now living.

a son of Robert and Esther Wilson, was born in Washington County, Pa., December 11, 1802. In March, 1829, he, in company with his father's lamily, came to Shelby County, Ohio, ami located in Washington Township on the farm now owned by Morris Honnell, where his parents passed the remainder of their days. His father, Robert Wilson, died July 29, 1829. Ilis mother, Esther W'iison, died in 1834.

In 1833 Robert Wilson, subject of this sketch, married Miss Sarah Shaw, then of this county, daughter of John and Margaret Shaw, who was born in Kentucky November 16, 1813. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson settled on his father's home farm in Washington Township, remained until 1853, when he sold the home farm, and purchased the east half of section 33, Turtle Creek Township, on which he died October 13, 1868. His companion is still surviving him, and is now living in Sidney. He made farming his principal avocation through life. He filled the office of township trustee for several years. He was the father of four children, only one of whom is now living, viz., John It. Wilson, who was born in Washington Township, this county, April II, 1839. He received a common school education, also attended school at Sidney several terms. In 1862 he began teaching school, which he followed as a profession about fourteen years, or until 1876, when he engaged in the mercantile business at Hardin Station, which he conducted with success about fouryears, or until April, 1880. when he retiied from the business, moved his family to the village of Hardin, where they now reside, and he has sinee been giving his attention to farming. He is now serving on his second term as justice of the peace of Turtle Creek Township. He is also the present clerk of the township. November 1, 1866, he married Miss Martha E. Burton, of this county, who was born January deceased, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., June 16, 1786. His education consisted of what could be obtained in the common schools of his minority days. He was brought upon a farm, and he made farming, in connection with teaming, his avocation through life. February 15, 1810, he married Miss Margaret Shannon, of Kentucky, where she was born January 27, 1785, by whom he had one child, which died when but four years of age. His companion died July 19, 1811. On the 27th day of October, 1812, he married Miss Abigail, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Stephenson, who was born in Kentucky February 9, 1790. Mr. and Mrs. Patten came to Ohio in the fall of 1830, purchased a farm of 167 acres in Orange Township, Shelby County, on which he passed the remainder of his days. He died May 10, 1854. His companion survived him until December 30, 1867, when she died in Sidney, at her son's, John

S. Patten, at the age of seventy-seven years. They reared a family of ten children, viz., William Patten, born in Kentucky July 5, 1813; Rachel A. Patten, born in Kentucky December 16, 1814; Margaret S. Patten, horn in Kentucky September 18, 1816; Joseph C. Patten, born in Kentucky December 15, 1818; Thomas S. Patten, born in Kentucky January 6, 1821 ; John S. Patten, born in Kentucky May 29, 1823 ; Hugh

Four of the above-named chi^lrcn are now dead, viz., Joseph C. Patten, died September 3, 1837; Rachael A. Patten, died September 5, 1839; Mary E. Patten, died January 12, 1854; John S. Patten, died July 2, 1881.

son of Joseph and Abigail Patten, was born in Bourbon County, Ky, October 3, 1825, and came to Shelby County with his parents in 1830. He received a common school education. He has made farming and stock growing his principal avocation, and he now owns a good farm near Hardin, in section 30, Turtle Creek Township, on which ho has resided since 1853. On the 19th day of November, 1857, he married Miss Lucinda, daughter of John and Susan Heffclman, who was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, February 14, 1835, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1842. By this union Mr. Patten has seven children, three sons and four daughters.

Mr. Blake is the second son of John and Matilda Blake. He was born in Perry Township, Shelby County, Ohio, March 9, 1834. - He received a common school education. He was reared on a farm, and made farming his avocation until January, I860, when he engaged in the butchering business in Sidney, which he conducted with success about nine years, or until 1869, when he purchased and moved on a farm in section 21, Turtle Creek Township, and again turned his attention to farming. In the fall of 1879 he purchased a part of section 21, same township (joining his home farm on the south), on which he moved his family in January, 1880, where they are now residing. On the 9th day of September, 1861, he married Miss Mary A., daughter of Matthew and Margaret A. Ensey, who was born in Clinton Township, Sheiby County', October 4, 1837. They have a family of four children, three sons and one daughter.

son of John and Hettie Lenox, was born in Auglaize County, Ohio, May 25, 1850. He was reared on a farm, and has made farming his vocation. March 31, 1872, he married Miss Kate Ryan, of Auglaize County, daughter of James and Julian Ryan, where she was born August 3, 1855. In the fall of ls76 Mr. and Mrs. Lenox came to Shelby County, purchased, and moved on the farm in section 25, Turtle Creek Township, where they now reside. They have two children, Flora J. and William B.

was bora in Washington Township, Shelby County, Ohio, November 30, 1841. He fs a son of Hiram J. Wilson, who was one of the pioneers of Washington Township, of which he was a resident about fifty-seven years. On the 18th day of August, 1861, Henry V. Wilson, subject of this sketch, enlisted as a private in Company B, 20th O. V. I. ; served as such until December 31, 1863, when he was discharged on account of re-enlistment, and, on the 1st day of January, 1864, he re-enlisted as a veteran in same company' and regiment. February 1, 1865, he was commissioned commissary sergeant, which office he filled until July 15, 1865, when he was honorably discharged from the service. He was actively engaged in the following-named battles: Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862; Raymond, Miss., May 12, 1863; Champion Hills, May 16, 1863; the Siege of Vicksburg; Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, where, on the 22d day of July, 1864, he was wounded by a musket ball, which rendered him unable for service. He returned home on a furlough, and it was not until November 4, 1861, that he returned to his regiment able for duty, and participated in the battles of Savannah, Georgia, and Orangeburgh, South Caiolina. Also several other minor engagements. , Soon after the close of the war he returned to his home in Washington Township.

November 15, 1866, he married Miss M. Adelia, daughter of John and Phcbe Betts, who was born in Washington Township, this county, May 2, 1848. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson settled on a farm in their native township, remained until March, 1868, when he purchased and moved on the farm in section 32, Turtle Creek Township, on which they now reside. They have four children, viz., Ernest C., Frank E., Nina M., and Loie J.

Mr. Ewing was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, January 13, 1822, and came to Shelby County with his parents, Samuel and Margaret Ewing, in the spring of 1835, and settled in Washington Township, as elsewhere mentioned. He is a carpenter by trade, which he made his vocation about twelve years, and the remainder of his time has been given to farming, which he has conducted with success. He now owns a farm of 180 acres of good land in section 33, Turtle Creek Township, on which he lias resided since 1855. On the 20th day of November, 1855, he married Miss Hndassa J., daughter of Arthur and Eliza Glasgow, who was born in Adams County, Ohio, June 26, 1826, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1832 or '33. By this union .Mr. Ewing has a family of five children, viz., Frank A., Mary E., Wirt A., Lizzie J., and Low E.

was born near Dayton, Ohio, May 16, 1814. He was brought up on a farm, and has made farming his avocation through life. November 23, 1831, lie married Miss Rachel Baldwin, of Montgomery County, Ohio, where she was born March 29, 1807. In 1832 Mr. H. came to Shelby County, entered the west half of the northwest quarter of section 2, Turtle Creek Township, on which he erected a cabin, and moved his family in August, 1833, where he has since resided. He reared a family of seven children, viz., James H., Aaron B., Elizabeth, Mary M., Elvira, Hester, and Rebecca A. Elvira is now dead. Mrs. Harshbarger died September 18, 1878. On the 24th day of February, 1880, he married Mrs. Jane Robbins, nee Hardisty, with whom he is now living. He filled the office of township trustee for several years.

This township occupies the southwest corner of the connty, and is seven miles from east to west, and five miles from north to south. It is crossed from the northeast corner to the centre of the west line by the C. C. C. & I. R. R., on which are located two stations. The northeast corner of the township is crossed by the canal and Loramie Creek. Nine Mile Creek traces in a general course from west to northeast, and enters the Loramie near Houston. A few minor streams enter Nine Mile Creek from the south, which are small, but still facilitate drainage.

The surface for the most part is level, and the west side is even low and flat. The soil is rich, and yields abundantly of tiie cereals and grasses. The villages are small, and consist of Houston, North Houston, Mt. Jefferson, and Russia. The settlement is old and the community wealthy.

The settlement of this township dates back to the times immediately following the war of 1812. Indeed, a few settlers appear to have found this locality, and commenced rearing new homes in the new country, not only during the period of that strife, but anterior thereto. There was Samuel McClure, with his wife and children, who settled in section 9, on land now owned by J. W. Akin, prior to 1812. There may have been other settlers who came here as early, but real growth dates from about the year 1814, or immediately alter the withdrawal of hostile forces from this section, the theatre Of war having been pushed northward. Let us pause and glance at some of the settlers, and produce a chapter, which,

About 1814 Robert Houston, afterward a prominent citizen, came here with his family, and settled where the village of Houston now stands. The same year found David Houston and family locating on a part of the south half of section 8. The next year William and John Houston moved here with their families; the former settling in section 5, and the latter in section 8. In the autumn of 1815 William Morrow came here from Cumberland, Pa., with his wife and six children, and settled on section 27. In 1816 William Johnston, of Pennsylvania, settled in section 27, and John Patterson in the same section. In 1817 Win. Skiilen came from Westmoreland County, Pa., and settled in section 8. Zebediah Richardson came prior to this date, and occupied part of section 3. Win. Anderson, of Irish descent, moved to section 28, and Thomas Wyatt came to section 17 prior to this date. In 1818 Henry Zemer settled in section 6, and Jacob Black in section 13. In 1820 we find Jacob Everley came to section 13; David Clark to section 19; Henry Harp to section 20, and Robert Johnston to section 17. James Harvey and family came to section 18 about 1823; Joseph Blackwood to section 22 the same year, and Joseph Wyatt, now deceased, formerly of Miami County, to section 21 in 1831. In 4823 William Johnston, a native of Ireland, settled on section 18; in 1832 William Legg came to section 16, and in 1826 William Ellis came to section 21, from Miami County; in 1830 Henry Day, with his wife and eight children, came to section 7; in 1837 Jacob S. Apple came from Montgomery County to section 30; in 1843 Henry S. Apple came to section 25 from Montgomery County; in 1833 John Worley, of Pennsylvania, came to section 25; the next year Christian Mader, of Germany, came to the same section; in 1840 Emanuel Sherer came to section 26; Jacob Rouston, of Maryland, came to section 26 in 1833; William Harrup, deceased, of England, caftie to section 7 ; in 1839 Peter Wright, of Pennsylvania, settled in Cynthian Township, but in 1848 came to section 3 of this township; J. R. Griffis, of Butler County, came to section 10 in 1838 or '39.

During the years from 1837 to 1844, inclusive, a French community grew up in this township and still preserves its identity, especially in the

Stephen Julian. SuTerfisoi lhnS wv^i t ^nght . Treasurer, Overseers, William Skillcn and Henry I^haw.^Viewe"? son and David Houston, Jr. Constable, Harvey HoIt't^Thom« VV Cl re ^ ned 89 JU8ti6e of th ° P-ce Jnn'e 28. F ° mM

1875 Tr,«i h t? ey *,u lre w". rer ' Apple - Assessor, Voisard. la" 5. Trustees, Hergenrather, Maher, and George Mooney. Clerk Jeremiah Miller. Treasurer J A. Marshall. Assessor, W. W. Gh'n '.

t i 187 « J' USt m 8 ' Ginn ' Henry Petter > and E - 0. Baumgartner. Clerk Jo i'aBn art m y ' Trea8l,rer < Apple. Assessor, James Voisard. '

Clerk and treasurer re-elected. Assessor, A. F. Echeman. Pike superintendent, Jacob Day. Constables, D. Fritz and J. W. Apple. Road supervisors, D. B. Rauch, S. T. Oliver, Joseph Francis, JaiFs Laman,

24. To William Jolinston for one dollar for services as supervisor, dated March 7, 1825; $1.00. No. 25. To Jonas Richardson for one dollar and seventy-five cents, dated March 7, 1825; $1.75. No. 26. To Samuel McClure for one dollar and fifty cents for services as trustee, dated March 7, 1825; $1.50. No. 27. To Robert McClure for one dollar and fifty cents for services as trustee, dated March 7, 1825; $1.50. No. 28. To John Booker for one dollar and fifty cents for services as trustee, dated March 7, 1825; $1.50. No. 29. To Snow Richardson for two dollars for services as township clerk, dated March 7, 1825; $2.00. Total amount of orders granted and issued. $10.25.

laid out the township in the following road districts, to wit: No. 1. Commencing at the northwest corner of section 3; thence to the mouth of Nine Mile Creek, said creek being the line into William Wright's improvement (and including said William Wright in said District No. 1); thence to include all north of Nine Mile Creek. No. 2. Includes all south of the boundary of District No. 1. Robert Johnston township clerk. In 1826 the township was divided into three road districts.

section 22, town. 9, range 5; thence west in said line to the northeast corner of section 20; thence south to the northeast corner of section 29; thence west in said line to the Darke County line; thence south to Miami County line; thence east on said line to the southeast corner of section 27; thence north to place of beginning. No. 2. Beginning at the northeast corner of section 6; thence south to the northeast corner of section 19; thence east to Grayson (Washington) Township line; thence north in said line to Cynthian Township line; thence west on said line to place of beginning. No. 3. Including all the township not included in Districts Nos. 1 and 2. .

In March, 1828, the township was divided into two school districts, with twelve householders in the first, and thirty-three in the second. In July three districts were formed, and in November these were reformed, so that the first embraced seventeen householders, the second twentytwo, and the third fourteen.

On December 27, 1828, sections 27, 28, 21, and 22 of Loramie Township were attached to school district No. 2, of Grayson (Washington) Township, in answer to petition.

In 1834 the township was divided into four school districts. In 1818 six road districts were formed. At an election held in 1843 ninety. eight votes were cast; in 1847, sixty-five votes.

The first volume of township records contains a long list of " Ear Marks and Brands," from which we reproduce those falling within the years 1824-29: -

3. Robert McClure's (3d) ear mark of neat cattle, hogs, and sheep: a crop off the right ear, and a half crop of the under side of the left; December 27, 1821.

6. Robert McClure's, Jr., ear mark of neat cattle, lu gs, and sheep: a crop and an upper bit off the left ear, and an under bit out of the right. March 7, 1825.

7. Robert McClure's ear mark of neat cattle, hogs, and sheep: a crop, a slit, and an upper bit out of the left ear, and an under bit out of the right. March 7, 1825.

Election. - I do hereby certify that Daniel C. Flinn was elected captain of the 2d Company, 2d Regiment, 2d Battalion, 12th Division, Ohio Militia, on the 8th day of August, 1829, by a majority of twenty-one votes. James Hervey, L. T. Clk.

At an election held for State and county officers October 11, 1831, fifty-five votes were cast. In March, 1833, the township was divided into four road districts.

About 1827 or '8, a round-log school-house was built a short distance west of where the township house now stands in section 18. This was the pioneer school building, and was used for some time, supplied as it was with the primitive benches and puncheon floor. Among the early teachers were William Wright and C. Wyatt. Prior to the erection of the house just mentioned, school had been held at the homes of William Skillen and Robert Houston for a period of several years. Of course these schools were all sustained by subscription or the voluntary support of the settlers. It was during this period, too, that the teacher was compelled to " board round," an incident to which reference is frequently made to-day, and which was a feature no teacher would wish to see revived. Still it may have appeared as consistent and agreeable to the teacher of that day as any other feature of the profession, for it was inseparably attached to the profession. But it has been abandoned as an incident even, and no efforts are making for its restoration. Schools have changed in scope and method since that da} r , for they have ever been guarded and nurtured with zealous care. It is proper, too, that it be so, for to them a nation, if not a race, is looking for the advancement of its people. Particularly must this be the case in a republic, where ignorance is the greatest danger and education the greatest security. To the schools free institutions look not only for defence but for maintenance and growth. At this time the township is divided into the usual sub-districts, and these are all in a prosperous and promising condition. The people cannot be too- liberal in their support. *

This congregation was organized December 31, 1848, by Rev. .T. A. Meeks, of l'iqua, assisted by Rev. W. B. Spencer, of Sidney, and Elder William Linn, of Piqua. John G. Hunter was ordained a ruling elder on the same date. The organization members were John G. Hunter, Charlotte Hunter, James Harper, Jane Harper, Braziliai Gray, Abigail Gray, Eliza A. Young, Margaret Blackwood, now Mrs. Thomas Skillen, Catharine Young, Elizabeth Diltz, Mary Diltz, Ann Diltz, J. W. Hunter, and Maria Hunter. Sefvices were at first held at the house of John G. Hunter. A brick church was constructed at Mt. Jefferson, which was dedicated January 2, 1850, by Rev. Thomas Elcock. In 1851, John N. Stewart and Braziliai Gray were elected to the eldership and ordained March 31. In April, 1861, Buel Pritchard was ordained as elder; in 1862, James Harper and John Johnston ; May 14, 1876, Sibert Carson ; October 30, 1880, Theodore C. Skillen and Samuel S. Laymaster all succeeded to the eldership.

Galbraith; Rev. Samuel C. Kerr; Rev. William Moore; and Rev. C.E. Tedford, present pastor. Besides these ministers a number of others have served the congregation at different periods as stated supplies.

An organization was effected in the Apple school-house about 1866 by Rev. William Mittendorf. The members were Reuben Schuler and wife, Jacob Hengle and wife, and Anthony August and wife. The early services were held in the school-house or the houses of the members for a time, but on the 5th of September, 1869, a church was dedicated by Revs. White ami Fritz, of Dayton. The building is a frame 40x28 feet, and was erected at a cost of $900. It is located on the northwest corner of section 30, town. 9, range 5, on land formerly owned by J. S. Apple. Reuben Schuler, Jacob Hengle, Anthony August, and J. S. Apple were then appointed trustees of the church. The first class leader was Reuben Schuler; present leader, J. J. Fessler. Ministers, Revs. Mittendorf, Crouse, Eckart, Albright, Wise, Capitka, Rich, Croone, Frank, and Smith, the latter being pastor at this time.

This organization was effected in 1849 by Elder Caleb Wooley and Elder James Fahnestock, with eight members. These were Frederick Everiy, Jesse Ellis, Jephtha M. Wyatt' and wife, Jesse D. Elliott and wife, John Hughes and wife. Messrs. Everlj', Ellis, and Wyatt were appointed deacons, and Messrs. Wyatt and Ellis trustees. In 1852 they erected a frame church in Mt. Jefferson,' the building being 42x32 feet. In 1855 Jacob Penrod and Jacob Putl were elected deacons. Isaac S. Cox was elected about 1862. The present deacons are Jacob Penrod and Isaac S. Cox. They are also trustees. Caleb Worley, James Fahnestock, F. 8*. Wells, Samuel Penrod, Justus Hunt, Asbury Watkins, I). Lepley, and G. L. Griffith have served as elders. Elder G. L. Griffith is present pastor. Of the original membership none now remain in the community. The present membership numbers forty-five.

This branch of the Piqua M. E. Church was organized at the house of Thomas Wyatt in 1825, by Rev. Levi White and John Woodney, the latter being the leader of the Piqua church. The membership consisted of Thomas Wyatt, Mary Wyatt, William Johnston, Mary Johnston, George Black, Margaret Black, Henry Harp, Sarah Harp, Anthony Harp, Margaret Harp, Abner Wyatt, Richard Stone and wife, Andrew Livingood, Benjamin Carson and wife, and Ephraim Martin $nd wife. Abner Wyatt was first class-leader. The meetings were first held at the houses of Thomas Wyatt, Henry Harp, and Richard Stone. In 1832 a hewed log house was erected, 30x28 feet in dimensions. It was built on the east half of the northwest quarter of section It, and was dedicated in December, 1836, by Rev. James Findley. Joseph Wyatt, William Johnston, and another member, whose name cannot be recalled, were chosen trustees. The early ministers were Revs. Levi White, A. Bowcher, Gaddis, A. Brown, Maley, William Raper, D. D.

Davidson, and James Smith. In 1853 the society numbered about sixty. A disagreement this year resulted in a withdrawal of a number of the members, who organized a separate society in the school-house in district No. 1, but after a few years it was disbanded, in 1854 the regular organization erected a frame church in Mt. Jefferson, which was used until 1876, when the society, having existed over a half century, allowed itself to dissolve, and is now only a matter of history.

is located near the southwest corner of section 7, town. 9, range 5, Loramie Township. It was erected during the summer, and dedicated September 14, 1881, by the Revs. Shaw and Weaver. The building is 31 by 21 feet, a frame structure, erected at a cost of about $400. The Society was organized in 1867 by the Rev. Jacob Weaver with about thirteen members, viz.: Christian Harmony and wife, George Singer and wife and three children (one son and two daughters), George Arent and wife, George Shcrer and wife, J. Lindsey and wife. They held their meetings in the Flinn school-house and at the residences of the different members until the completion of their present church building. J. Lindsey was elected ns elder at the time of the organization, and has since held the office. The Rev. Jacob Weaver has been their minister sirtbe the organization of the society. The present membership is about eighteen. Christian Hannoney and John Galley are the present deacons.

These establishments are located near Houston, on the Wright farm, in section 3. The first house, known as No. 3, was built in 1862 by John W right and E. W. Pampel. Its dimensions were 106 by 42 feet; 20 ft. high to the square, and had a storage capacity of 1500 tons. The second house, known as No. 2, was erected by the same firm in 1866, and was .

103 by 52 feet, with a height of 20 ft. and capacity of 2000 tons. Icehouse No. 4 was built in 1871 by the same parties. Its size is 104* by

104 feet, 26 feet high to square, and possesses a storage capacity of 6000 tons. The business was conducted by Wright & Pampel until 1878, when Henry Crone purchased the interest of Pampel, since which the business has been operated by Crone & Wright under the style of The Summit Ice Compunj\ Their shipments of ice amount to about 6000 tons annually.

This mill is located near the canal and the C. C. C. and I. Railroad, in section 3. The building is 1 16 by 22 feet, the engine a thirty-horsepower, and the saws sixty and thirty inches in diameter. The capacity is about 8000 feet of lumber per day. The mill was erected in 1876 by the Crone Brothers, by whom it "was operated about three years, when John Wright purchased the interest of A. J. Crone. Since that time it has been operated under the firm style of Crone & Wright, the individuals being H. Crone and John Wright. Attention is also given to the purchase and sale of all qualities and varieties of hardwood lumber.