Wyandot County, Ohio - Biographical sketches (3 of 5 so headed), 1884 (part 2 of 5)

DAVID CRAMER, dealer in stoves, tinware, etc., Upper Sandusky, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, May 22, 1839. He is the son of Frederick and Mnry A. (Helterbrake) Cramer, natives of Maryland, and of English ancestry. He was educated in the district schools of Seneca County, and was engaged in farming until August, 1861. At that time he enlisted in the United States service, Company D, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years. He participated in the battles of Green River and Pittsbui'g Landing, and was taken sick at Corinth, after which he was confined six months in the hospitals of Evansville and Terre Haute, Ind. He rejoined his regiment in November, 18G2, and was wounded in his right thigh in the battle of Murfreesboro December 31, 1802, being sent to the hospital at Nashville, and afterward to Cincinnati, where he was discharged March 17, 1863, on account of disability. He then returned to Upper Sandusky, and soon after opened an ice cream parlor and restaurant, which he conducted over four years. In 1868, he established himself permanently in the stove and tinware business in partnership with William McCormick. This connection existed two years, when Mr. Cramer purchased his partner's interest and became sole pi'oprietor, and has since conducted the business as such. He carries a large stock of everything in his line, and makes a specialty of tin and slate rooting. Mr. Cramer was married. May 8, 1872, to Miss Jennie Hackadorn, daughter of S. J. and Margaret (Gray) Hackadorn, of Van Wert County. They have three children, namely, Howard L., born November 16, 1874; Maggie, born August 3, 1876; and Bonnie B., born January 25, 1880. Mrs. Cramer was born in Huntingdon County, Penn., October 8, 1853. Mr. Cramer is the owner of a valuable brick residence on Wyandot avenue, and all of his store room, which he occupies; is a member of the Knights of Honor, the G. A. R., and a Democrat in politics.

FRANCIS M. CRAMER, machinist, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 19, 1846; son of Frederick and Mary (Helderbrake) Cramer, natives of Maryland. Francis was partially educated in the schools of his native county, removing to Upper Sandusky with his parents at the age of fifteen, and finishing his studies in the schools of that place. He subsequently engaged as brakeman on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad for a short period, and entered the Stevenson Machine Works as an apprentice in the fall of 1868. He is still employed by this company, and is one of their most faithful mechanics. By industry and economy, Mr. Cramer has provided a comfortable home on West Walker street, where he now resides. He was a non-commissioned officer of Company B, Ohio National Guards, in which he faithfully served five years, receiving bis discharge in 1879. He was married. May 22, 1872, to Mary Graham, daughter of Daniel and Hannah (Bowsher) Graham, of Upper Sandusky. They have two children living - Roy C, born July 6, 1876, and Earl D., born December 28, 1881. The deceased is Robert E., born December 5, 1873, died June 25, 1881. Mrs. Cramer was born in Crane Township October 19, 1851.

JAMES CRAWFORD is a native of Sycamore Township, this county, born April 15, 1836; son of James and Mary (Sparr) Crawford, the former a native of Orange County, Va., born in 1761, the latter of Fairfield County, Ohio, born November 20, 1802. Their children were Jacob V., James, William B., Peter L. and Emma E. They came to this county in 1833, and purchased eighty acres of land, which he cleared and improved, and in 1852 removed to Noble County, Ind., when he died April 19, 1854, and she in 1872. James Crawford was reared and educated in Sycamore Township, and began life for himself by daily labor at $10 per month. He purchased his present farm, consisting of forty acres, in 1875, and devotes his attention to agriculture and the raising of blooded stock. He enlisted in the war May 2, 1864, and was on detached service in Company A, One Hundred and Forty -fourth Ohio National Guards, during his entire term spending most of his time at the Relay House, Maryland, as Post Commissary. He was discharged at Columbus September 2, 1864. Mr. Crawford was mar- ried, September 3, 1857, to Susauna Brown, daughter of Abraham and Frances (Coon) Brown. They had four children, Louisa C, born March 29, 1S64, being the only living. The deceased are: Emanuel E., born September 20, 1861, died April 30, 1862; William S., born September 20, 1866, died April 9, 1873; and an infant. Mi*s. Crawford was born September 15, 1838, and died November 10, 1867. Mr. Crawford was married, December 24, 1868, to Eliza Fernbaugh, a native of Ashland County, Ohio, born July 31, 1835. Her parents were natives of Cumberland County, Penn., and York County, Penn., the father born February 13, 1810, the mother April 15, 1808. By this latter marriage three children were born - John S., born December 26, 1871; Sarah L., August 10, 1873; and Nettie M., March 28, 1870; the latter is deceased since April 4, 1873. In politics, Mr. Crawford is a Republican, and a member of the Church of God, of which he is also one of the Trustees. His father was a full cousin of the lamented Col, Crawford, who was burned at the stake by the Indians near Upper Sandusky.

MYER DANIELS, the popular clothier of the firm of Daniel Bros., was born in Cincinnati March 14, 1853. He is the son of Michael and Fannie (Goldsmith) Daniels, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America before their marriage. They were the parents of seven children, six now living. The father engaged in the boot and shoe business in an early day at Cincinnati, where ho died in 1855. The mother still survives, now a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, aged about sixty-eight years. Myer Daniels, the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in the city of Cincinnati, receiving some instruction from a private tutor in Macon, Ga. While at the latter place, he engaged as clerk with Scheuermans Bros., dry goods merchants, and remained with this firm seven years. He subsequently engaged one year with his brother Cornelius, at Mt. Vernon, 111. ; three years with W. L. Yates, of Cleveland; three years again with his brother in Howell, Mich.; four months at Union City, Ind., after which he came to Upper Sandusky September 29, 1878. and in the following month established himself permanently in his present business, usually employing two clerks, and doing a flourishing business - the leading clothier of the city. Mr. Daniels is an energetic young business man, and a prominent member of the F. & A. M.

JACOB W. DAVIS, M. D., was born in Adams County, Ohio, April 15, 1853; son of John and Sarah (Wickerhorn) Davis, of English parentage. He assisted his father in agricultural pursuits, attending the public schools of his neighborhood until eighteen years of age, when he engaged as salesman in a mercantile establishment at Locust Grove, Ohio, remaining in that work two years. In the fall of 1873, he entered the AVe.st Geneva Commercial College of Logan County, graduating in 1874. He at once began the reading of medicine in the office of Dr. J. L. Wright, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, attending lectures at the Indianapolis Medical College, and graduating from the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati February 20,

1876. He began the practice of his profession at Carey, this county, and remained in that locality one year. He located at Johnsville in October,

1877, where he continued his practice until February, 1881, when he removed to Upper Sandusky. In the latter place, he has established a good practice. Mr. Davis was married, June 5, 1877, to Laura A. Meckley, daughter of Andrew and Mary (Hosier) Meckley. She was born in Morrow County January 16, 1859. Mr. Davis' parents were both natives of Adams County, where they were married by Rev. Huston February 17, 1852. His mother died January 22, 1854, leaving an only child, our subject. His father was again married, November 18, 1856, to Elizabeth Sharp, and eight children were born to them, seven living - Edwin S., Sarah B., Rhoda E.,Mary A., William, Milton and Leonidas; an infant, unchristened, is deceased. Their home lay in the path of John Morgan's raid in 1863, and Dr. Davis, then a lad of ten years, while out plowing corn was approached by three rebels, who demanded his horse. Young Davis, not wishing to be interrupted, was about to proceed when his "Get up, Joe!'' was responded to by the three rebels' leveling their revolvers upon him in a decidedly suggestive manner. Changing his mind with a "Whoa, Joe !" he permitted them to take the horse, and this, with two others, was never recovered. When the father returned home and found his horses gone, he was very indignant, and, taking his gun, followed them to his fathei''s residence where he was approached by two of the raiders leading a valuable gray horse. On being asked why he had his gun, and told to go home, he leveled his piece upon them when they fled in great haste, leaving their horse; they soon returned in increased numbers, however, and Mr. Davis sought refuge in a corn-field near by, and as he fled from this field to the woods; several shots were fired at him, the whizzing: of the bullets beinsr distinctly heard. He passed through these woods just as the main rebel army moved along, being in such close proximity to the lines as to render it necessary to lie prostrate upon the wet ground while they passed, thereby saturating the loose powder, which he had hastily placed in his pockets when starting in pursuit of his property.

SILAS DEBOLT, one of the venerable pioneers of this county, was born in Masontown, Fayette Co. ,Penn., February 15, 1807. He is a son of George and Mary (Rider) DeBolt, both natives of the same county; the former born February 24, 1781, the latter in 1784 or 1785. His paternal ancestors were natives of France and Germany. His grandfather, Lawrence Rider, came to this country at the age of eighteen, his brother, Stofle, coming with him. His grandfather, George DeBolt and brother Nicholas were both captured by the Pottawatomies in Pennsylvania. The latter was in his sixth year and never returned home. He became chief of the tribe and died September 28, 1828. The former, George D,, was in his eighth year when captured and was sold to the Senecas and was held captive nine years. He was also afterward a soldier under Washington. He was in the battle in which Braddock was defeated, and was subsequently in the employ of the Government as a scout. George DeBolt, the father of our subject, moved from Pennsylvania to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1809, and resided there till about 1855, owning 200 acres of land. In 1855, he moved to Jay County, Ind. , where he died October 1, 1868. His wife died in 1852. He was a prominent minister of the Old-School Baptist Church, and was the father of twelve children, six of whom are now living, namely: Silas; Belinda, widow of C. Skinner; Matilda, widow of William Skinner; Miranda, wife of A. Ashbrook; Hulda, wife of P. Rank, Ogdeu, Utah; and Rezin A., of Trenton, Mo. The latter is now a prominent lawyer and Judge, and was formerly a Congressman. Silas DeBolt, the subject of this sketch, resided with his parents until his twenty-third yeax', and learned the tanner's trade in Fairfield County. He came to this county in 1830 and located near Mexico, where he resided near forty years, eighteen of which were spent in the mercantile business. In 1868, he moved to his present farm of 260 acres, purchased at the land sales in 1845, and has since turned his attention chiefly to agricultural pursuits. In connection with his other occupations, Mr. DeBolt has studied the nature of and treatedcancers for fifty-six years. He is in possession of an Indian remedy, known only to himself and family, and has never failed to cure cases of external cancers which were subjected to his treatment. He has cured hundreds of cases, three on his own person. His. remedy is unknown to physicians. In taking care of his material interests, Mr. DeBolt has not overlooked the spiritual, having been engaged in the ministry of the Old School Baptist Chm*ch more or less since 1840. Mr. DeBolt was married July 6, 1827, to Elizabeth Parkison, a native of Somerset, Perry Co., Ohio, born April 28, 1812, daughter of John and Sarah (Miller) Parkison, natives of Virginia, and of Scotch and German parentage. Her father was born July 19, 1783; her mother September 10, 1785. They moved to Perry County in 1800, Mr. Pai'kison's death occurring there about 1814. Mrs. Parkison was subsequently mai'ried to Thomas Strawn, and died November 7, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. DeBolt are the parents of twelve children, namely: Mary, born July 11, 1829; John P., April 10, 1831; George E., March 4, 1833; Sarah, March 5, 1835; Margaret, April 2, 1837; Elizabeth, August 27, 1839; Silas S., December 15, 1841; Eezin S., July 29, 1843; Miranda A., August 2, 1845; Nora R, October 11, 1847; William K., December 13, 1849; "Emma P., March 14, 1854. Margaret, Emma, William and George are deceased. The latter was captured at the battle of Chickamauga, and died in prison at Danville, Va. Mr. DeBolt served in a rifle company eight years in Fairfield County, and was made Major in the militia in this county. He and Mrs. DeBolt are members of the Old- School Baptist Church. They are among the most worthy of the pioneers, and are highly esteemed as citizens.

JOHN DIRMEYER, son of John and Anna (Fleah) Dirmeyer, was born in Baden, Germany, August 24, 1837. His parents were also born in Baden, and had seven children - Annie, John, Andrew, Simon, Mary, Fred and W^illiam; Annie and Fred are deceased. The father died in 1872; the mother in 1848. John Dirmeyer emigrated to America in 1853, landing in May. He came to Upper Sandusky (after six weeks' stop on Staten Island), and resided there till 1863, when he moved to his present home. His farm contains ninety-six acres, and is in good condition. He was married, April 9, 1863, to Mary Frederick, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, July 9, 1837. She is a daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Witmer) Frederick, natives of Baden, Germany, and Ohio. Her father came to America at the age of ten years; was married in Seneca County and reared a family of twelve children, six living, viz.: William, Letitia, Ann E. , Julia, Matilda and Mary. The mother died in 1843, the father in 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Dirmeyer have had four children - William F., born February 10, 1864; George A., March 4, 1867; Anna M., August 29, 1869, and John C, July 27, 1873. Mrs. Dirmeyer's father was once captured by the Indians, but made his escape. Mr. Dirmeyer is a Democrat, and a member of the German Lutheran Church. Mrs. Dirmeyer is a member of the Reformed Church. They are well respected in their vicinity.

CHRISTIAN ENGEL, retired groceryman, was born in Ostheim, Germany, April 17, 1823. He is the son of Christian G. and Maria E. (Streck) Engel, both of whom died in Germany, the former in December, 1872, aged seventy-three; the latter November 7, 1873, aged seventy years. They were the parents of six children, four living at present - Christian, John K., Johanna L. and Ernest. Christiana and Magdalena are deceased. Christian, our subject, emigrated with his brother John K. to America in 1849. After traveling over seventeen States, he located in Upper Sandusky in 1853, and opened a barber-shop on the grounds now owned by Mrs. John Van Martyr. In 1856, he opened a grocery store and continued in this business until October 10, 1881, at which time he disposed of his stock to C. F. Veith and retired. He was married, August 24, 1854, to Anna M. Hipp, daughter of Frederick and Sabina (Beckbissinger) Hipp, and ten children have blessed their union, four living - Johanne L. (born April 1, 1855), Caroline S. (January 12, 1857), Rosa L. (March 6, 1859), and Annie M. (August 24, 1862). The deceased are five infants and Irena, born April 18, 1874, died October 31, 1877. Anna M., their mother, was born in Germany June 24, 1832. One year after, she emigrated to America with her parents, who are both now deceased; her father died December 1, 1856, aged sixty-three years; her mother survived till January 30, 1872, aged nearly seventy- six years.

JOHN K. ENGEL, retired merchant, is a native of Ostheim, Saxony, Germany, where he was born November 19, 1828. He is a son of Christian G. and Maria E. (Streck) Engel, a notice of whom is given in another sketch. John K. obtained a good education in "the fatherland," and emigrated to this country at twenty years of age. In 1849, he engaged as an employe in the bakery and confectionery trade with William Saunderson in Upper Sandusky. In 1854, he formed a partnership with his brother in the grocery aod provision business, and two years later he purchased the latter's interest, re-selling it to his brother in 1858. He was engaged as clerk for A. G. Tribolet seven years, and from 1865 to 1877 conducted a grocery and provision store on his own account, retiring from business at the latter date. Mr. Engel was married, May 22, 1856, to Maria B. Retter, daughter of Frederick and Maria (Sturm) Retter, a native of Baden, Germany, born September 30, 1834. In 1852, she emigrated with her parents to this county, where they both died, the mother in June, 1868, aged sixty-five years; the father in November, 1881, in his eighty-first year. Mr. and Mrs. Engel have no children; their adopted daughter, Amanda B. Engel, was born in Germany March 7, 1861. Mr. Engel has been a member of the F. & A. M. since 1856, and is also associated with the I. O. O. F. , and has filled all the subordinate ofiices. He is an independent voter. He is now enjoying the reward of his past labors. In 1872, in company with his wife, he paid a visit to his native home in Germany. He has been very successful in his business career, and in all his dealings has preserved a character worthy of the emulation of his fellow-merchants. He is one of the leading German citizens of the county, being noted for his interest in all public enterprises of importance.

WILLIAM FERNBAUGH was born in Ashland County, Ohio, December 21, 1835. His parents were John and Elizabeth (Brandt) Fernbaugh, natives of Pennsylvania who settled in Ashland County, Ohio, in 1847, subsequently removing to this county, where they purchased 120 acres of land, and I'eared a family of nine children. The father died in 1878; the mother resides with her daughter, Mrs. Crawford, in this township. Our subject enlisted October 18, 1862, in Company K, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. Robins, and participated in the battles of Bull Run 2d, Cross Keys, Gettysburg, Mission Ridge, Buzzard' s Roost, Chancellorsville - taken prisoner, but paroled in a few days - siege of Atlanta, and all through the Atlanta campaign, and with Sherman to the sea; participated in the grand review at Washington, and was discharged at Cleveland in July, 1865. He returned home, purchased eighty acres of land on which he resides, and was married, January 31, 1869, to Mary C. Tobias, native of Pennsylvania, born May 11, 1845, daughter of Peter and Mary J. (Hale) Tobias. Their children are Harry T. , born April 20, 1870; Laura, January 14, 1872; Elizabeth M., May 6, 1874. Laura is deceased; died January 30, 1872. Mr. Fernbaugh has been a fai*mer most of his days, and now values his land at $80 per acre. Himself and family are members of the Church of God.

DAVID FRAZIER, groceryman and retired farmer, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, October 2, 1822; son of Jacob and Rebecca (Morris) Frazier, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively. They were the parents of sixteen children, eight of whom are still living - Jacob, John, David, Joseph, William, George, Mary and Silas. David Frazier, our subject, was reared upon the farm, and attended the district schools, his only chance for an education. He remained upon the farm with his parents until sixteen years of age, and subsequently engaged in various callings until his marriage. This event took place August 8, J 844, taking as his wife Eliza A. Bolander, a resident of Pickaway County. They have but one child - Noah G, , born March 31, 1857. Mrs. Frazier was born August 29, 1825. They removed to Seneca County and engaged in farming seven years, coming to Wyandot County in 1852, where he purchased eighty-four acres of land, afterward adding thirty more. He subsequently sold these respective lots at $75 and $50 per acre (they having cost him him $10 and $23 per acre respectively), and in 1879 purchased 127 acres of well-improved land of the estate of C. Y. Pierson, deceased, paying for the same $80 per acre, the land lying within less than one mile west of Upper Sandusky. In 1876, Mr. Frazier abandoned the farm and removed to Upper Sandusky, where, with his son, he is doing an extensive business in the grocery, queensware and crockery trade, located on Sandusky avenue, between Walker and Finley sti'eets. Mr. Frazier is the owner of valuable town property; his son, Noah G. , now managing the grocery establishment on his own responsibility. In politics, he is a thorough Republican; himself and wife both are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

BARBARA FREDERICK, widow of Joseph Frederick, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Januaiy 23, 1821. She is the daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Miller) Miller, who emigrated to America in 1835, and settled in Seneca County, where they both died - the mother in 1864, aged seventyfive years; the father in 1866, at the same age. Their four children - Elizabeth, Margaret, Peter and Barbara - are all living. The latter, our subject, was fourteen years of age when her parents came to America. She was married, in Seneca County, Ohio, April 25, 1841, to Joseph Frederick, a native of Baden, Germany, born February 22, 1810. He emigrated to America with his parents in 1817, and located in Philadelphia, removing to this county two years later. Joseph Frederick settled in this county immediately after his marriage in 1841, while the Indians were still numerous, some of whom were employed by him as assistants; among these were Mrs. Stanzley, Nancy Wright Bigelow and others, all full-blood Indians. Mr. Frederick was an industrious and energetic citizen, and accumulated a large amount of property, which he left to his wife and five children at his death, which occurred September 14, 1869. Mrs. Frederick still resides on the old homestead, the old " Mission farm," near Upper Sandusky. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick were the parents of ten children, but five of whom are now living, viz., William H., Leutitia, Anna E., Julia and Matilda. The deceased are Adam, Christian, Daniel, Caroline and Catharine, twine.

GEORGE W. FREET, Treasurer Wyandot County, was born in Loudoun County, Va., February 22, 1835. He is the son of Henry D. and Lydia C. (Clice) Freet, of German ancestry and natives of Virginia. They were married in their native State, and came to Ohio in 1836, settling in this county, where he engaged in the blacksmithing trade till his decease. They were the parents of twelve children, our subject being the youngest. All attained their majority, but at present only four are living - Amanda A., Henry C, Lydia C. and George W. The latter was educated in the district schools of this county, and learned the blacksmithing trade of his brother, following this business till they removed to Upper Sandusky and began the manufacture of carriages and wagons, doing an extensive business. Mr. Freet was married, March 5, 1863, to Mary G. Hussy, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Plummer) Hussy. Six children were born to them, two only surviving: Ida A.,born July 7, 1867; and Clara B., born November 18, 1877. The deceased are: an unchristened infant, Mary E., Lilla and Howard. In 1880. Mr. Freet was elected Treasurer of the county, and re-elected in 1882. Prior to his removal to Upper Sandusky, he served three years as Justice of the Peace in Tymochtee Township, and six years as Clerk of the same. He is a member of the F. & A. M. and K. of H.

JOSEPH E. GARFIELD, painter, is a native of Chittenden County, Vt., born October 14, 1832, son of Lewis B. and Catharine A. (Parks) Garfield, the former a cousin of the father of James A. Garfield, the martyr. They had six children - William H., Joseph E., Marced M. , Lura A., Emma A. and Lydia M. They settled in this Cuunty in 1840, Mr. Garfield pursuing the occupation of millwright, being the inventor of the celebrated (jarfield Turbine water-wheel. He died in 1843. Mrs. Garfield is still living, a resident of Iowa, in her seventy-sixth year. The subject of this sketch was given a common school education, and has devoted his entire life to the chair-making and painting trades, which he acquired from his uncle. He came to Upper Sandusky in 1849, and was married in the same city June 19, 1850, to Mary Little, daughter of David and Ann M. (Hoke) Little, a native of Canton, Ohio, born August 15, 1825. They had six children - Genevra S., born May 4, 1851; David E., May 5, 1853; Lewis B., January 19, 1856; Alexis W., February 4, 1859; Amanda M., February 26, 1862; William H. , born April 24, 1865. The latter is deceased, his death having occurred April 24, 1865. September 19, 1861, Mr. Garfield enlisted as private in Company K, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years. He was taken prisoner at the battle of McDowell, Va., May 9, 1862, and after several months in the custody of the enemy at different places, he received his discharge by a special order through the influence of Gen. Garfield, January 9, 1863, on certificate of disability. He then returned home and resumed his former occupation. He is a member of the Knights of Labor and owns a comfortable home.

JOEL W. GIBSON, Ex-Probate Judge of Wyandot County, was born in this county (formerly Crawford) December 19, 1842. He is the son of James and Mary (Beam) Gibson, natives of Ohio and Maryland, and of Irish and English ancestry. They were married in Crawford County, in 1839, and were the parents of seven children, of whom five survive - Joel W., Delilah J., wife of William G. Slye, residents of Barton County, Mo.; Emma, wife of John Bowsher, residing in this county; Julia, the wife of Jacob C. Miller, of Barton County, Mo.; Cornelius, also a resident of this county. Louisa is deceased. The mother died in 1857; the father, James, is still living in his seventy-sixth year. Joel W. Gibson, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the country schools, taking a six months' course of study in Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1864. August 21, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twentythird Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years, participating in several skirmishes in 1862 and 1863, being severely wounded in the right limb in the battle of Winchester, June 15, 1863, and falling into the hands of the rebels, where he was detained three months. The amputation of the wounded limb being found necessary, this operation was performed by Federal surgeons within the rebel lines at Taylor Hospital, Winchester, at which place he remained until it was captured by the Union forces. He was honorably discharged February 11, 1864. Mr. Gibson was married October 25, 1866, to Lucinda Condray, daughter of Andrew and Rachel (Hodges) Condray, five childx'en being the result of their union, one surviving - Virgil H., born Nov. 20, 1868. The deceased are James K,., Capatolia, Virginia and an infant. After Mr. Gibson's return from the war, he engaged in the stock trade in partnership with Franklin Slye until appointed Deputy Revenue Collector for Wyandot County, which position he held over two years. In 1869, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and re-elected in 1872; and in 1873 to the office of Probate Judge, being reelected in 1876, and again in 1879, his term of office expiring February 12, 1883. After retiring from office, Mr. Gibson formed a partnership for the practice of law with Robert McKelly, with whom he has since been engaged. He is a member of the K. of H., the Royal Arcanum, and affiliates with the Democratic party. He has served as Township and Corporation Clerk of the city of tipper Sandusky for five successive terms.

WILLIAM A. GIPSON, dealer in coal, ice, etc., was born in Richland County, Ohio, January 26, 1843; son of Lorenzo and Martha A. (Fenner) Gipson, natives of Vermont and Berks County, Penn. , respectively. They were married in Richland County ; parents of eight children, the living named as follows: William A., Matilda E., wife of Adam Stevens; Lucy A., wife of J. M. Craig; Alice, wife of William H. Cook; and Arlon F. The father was accidentally killed February 20, 1868, by the falling of a sawlog from a wagon; the mother is still residing in Upper Sandusky. William Gipson obtained a fair education in the schools of his native county, and removed with his parents to Upper Sandusky in 1860. He learned the cooper's trade with his father, and continued in this vocation till the beginning of the war; he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty- third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, September 24, 1862, and participated in the following engagements: Morefield. Winchester (where the entire regiment was captured, but exchanged after ninety days), Newmarket, Piedmont, Lynchburg, Snicker's Ford, Second Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Strasburg, Cedar Creek, Hatcher's Run, and the last at High Bridge, across Appomattox River, where the entire regiment was captui'ed a second time, and sent to Camp Chase, receiving the news of Lincoln's assassination while en route, and detained on guard-duty over his body, in state at Columbus, Ohio. Besides the above-named battles, Mr. Gipson was engaged in several skirmishes, receiving an honorable discharge at Camp Chase June 12, 1865. On returning, he resumed his trade for a number of years, establishing his present business in coal, ice, cement, sewer tile, tii-e-brick, etc., in 1874 to 1880. He was married May 12, 1870. to Ada K. Beistle, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Hock) Beistle, and one child, Leora Blanche, born March 19, 1874, has resulted from their union. Mrs. Gipson is a native of Carlisle County, Penn., and was born August 9, 1848. Mr. Gipson is a member of the F. & A. M., Knights Templar, also of the Knights of Honor, G. A. R. and English Lutheran Church. He served in the city council six years.

NICHOLAS F. GOETZ, son of George and Elizabeth Goetz, was born in Bavaria, Germany, November 30, 1826. His parents both died in Germany prior to his emigration to America. He learned the baker's trade w^hen a mere boy, and spent several years in traveling through his native country. He emigrated to America in 184:9, and settled in Boston, Mass. He soon afterward removed to California, and engaged at his trade in Sacramento City, at $125 per month. Meeting with losses by tire, he returned to Boston, and after his marriage removed to Upper Sandusky, purchasing the property on the corner of Sandusky avenue and Walker street, which he still owns and occupies as a grocery store and bakery. He has accumulated a handsome property, owning forty three acres of land within the corporation of Upper Sandusky, where, in 1880, he erected a fine residence at a cost of $3,000. He was married October 5, 1854, to Miss Magdalana Kanzler, of Boston. She was born in Wittenburg, Germany, September 20, 1830, and gi'aduated from one of the best schools of her native country. Six children have resulted from this union - Katie D. , born July 9, 1855; Matilda M., December 28, 1856; George V., July 28, 1858; Louise E., August 27, 1861; Minnie C, February 2, 1863; and Frederick N., May 27, 1865. Mr. Goetz has traveled extensively through the various provinces of Germany and Austria, and has crossed the American continent, visiting Panama, Cuba and many other points of interest. Mr. Goetz is quite popular among the citizens of this county, having served as Township Trustee and City Councilman several years, declining the candidacy for County Commissioner. He and his family are membex's of the German Lutheran Church.

CAPT. EDWIN A. GORDON, cashier of the Wyandot County Bank, was born in Putnam County, Ohio, October 4, 1843. He is the son of William C. and Rebecca (Wolcott) Gordon, natives of Ohio and New York. The father was born at Worthington, Ohio, June 19, 1819, the mother in New York in 1823. They were the parents of six children, all living. The mother died at Maquoketa, Iowa, in 1872. Edwin A. Gordon obtained a good common school education, and served an apprenticeship at the printer's trade. From this occupation he enlisted in the late war September 2. 1861, as private in Company A, Fifty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was soon after promoted to Sergeant, holding this position till April, 1862, when he was promoted to Sergeant Major of the regiment; December 29, 1863, ho received his commission as Second Lieutenant Company I; in the following year, August 16, 1864, he was promoted to First Lieutenant, and June 16, 1865, he was commissioned Captain of Company G. He was engaged in the battles of Shiloh, siege of Corinth, Chickasaw Bayou, siege at Jackson, and others. The regiment spent the summer of 1862 at Memphis, and was subsequently engaged in a number of skirmishes, our subject receiving a severe wound in the head from a piece of shell in the battle of Chickasaw Bayou, and being confined six months at the Lawson Hospital at St. Louis as a result of his injuries. He rejoined his command at Vicksburg in July, 1863, and was sent to join the Army of the Cumberland. He was engaged in the battle of Mission Ridge, and, after the veteranization of his regiment, returned to the field, and participated in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign, being again wounded August 3, 1864 in front of Atlanta, and sent to tlie hospital. He was absent from his regiment from August to April, during which time he was with the provision depart- ment of Gen. Sherman's army on duty as Acting Assistant Adjutant General under Col. Henry, of the Thirty fifth New Jersey. Capt. Gordon again joined his regiment at Raleigh and proceeded to Washington, participating in the grand review at that place, and thence by railroad to Parkersburg and by boat to Louisville, and from that point to Little Rock, where he was discharged August 14, 1865. Capt. Gordon was married, October 24, 1867, to Julia C. Beery, daughter of George W. and Ann (Joy) Beery, and two children have been born to them - Willie B., born August 2, 1868, and Anna J., born February 11, 1871. Capt. Gordon is a member of the G. A. R. (Post Commander in 1883 and 1884) and Knights of Honor, of which he is Reporter; is a member of the Universalist Church, a Republican in politics, and has served as cashier of the Wyandot County Bank over fifteen years.

JACOB GREEK, surveyor and engineer, was born in a portion of this county, once part of Hancock County, February 13, 1840. He is the son of George and Rebecca (Harrison) Greek, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio. They were united in marriage in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1831, and resided in that locality five years, removing to Hancock County (now Wyandot) in 1836, where they still remain. They are the parents of thirteen children, eight still surviving. Jacob Greek, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the district schools, closing his educational pursuits in the village school of Carey, Ohio. He enlisted in Company K, Sixty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, March 28, 1862, to serve three years, and was engaged in the battles of Freeman's Ford, second Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, and through the entire Atlanta campaign. He was sent to raise the siege, at Knoxville, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea. Mr. Greek was taken prisoner at Gettysburg July 2, 1863, and was immediately paroled and sent to West Chester, Peun. , where he was detained till October of the same year, when he was ordered to join his command at Bridgeport, Ala. At the expiration of three years, he received his discharge at Goldsboro, N. C, April 6, 1865, and returned to his former home near Carey, and finished his education, teaching during the winter season, and attending school during the summer. He was married, December 31, 1868, to Miss Dora Cole, daughter of William and Anna (Shoup) Cole, residents of this county. They have three children - Ida L. , born September 8, 1872; Charley A., born September 1, 1874; George G., born May 29, 1876. Mrs. Greek was born July 30, 1853. Mr. Greek was elected County Surveyor in October, 1874, and re-elected in 1877 and again in 1880. Politically, Mr. Greek is a Democrat. He is a member of the L O. O. F., K. of H. and Royal Arcanum, being at present Deputy Grand Regent of the latter order, and having passed all the chairs in the K. of H. , at present holding the office of Past Dictator.

HENRY GRUNDTISCH, of the firm of Ahlefeld & Grundtisch Bros., Union Carriage and Wagon Works, Upper Sandusky, was born January 21, 1840. He is a native of Germany, and emigrated to this country in 1860. He obtained a good education in Germany, and acquired his trade in that country. On coming to Ohio he first settled at Carey, this county, following his trade in that place till 1862, when he removed to Upper Sandusky, and soon after purchased from John Laux his outfit in the carriage and wagon works, continuing in the business four years. In 1865, Mr. Grundtisch sold his interest in the shop to Hale & Seider, whom he had admitted to the firm a few months previous, and engaged with them as an employe for ten years. He subsequently engaged with F. Tripp two years, and. in 1877, the firm of Ahlefeld & Grundtisch Bros, was established. They are still doing business under the above name, and have an extensive patronage. Mr. Grundtisch was married. March 26, 1862, to Miss Fredericka Dilger and three children have been born to them - Jacob H.. born July, 1863; Libbie K., November 4, 1865; and Elenora, February 12, 1876. IVfr. Grundtisch is a member of the Union School Board, and a Trustee of the German Reform Church. He owns a share of the grounds on which his shops are located, and is highly respected as a citizen.

PETER GRUMMEL, one of the substantial farmers of this township, was born March 4, 1828. His parents, Adam and Susan (Yeoker) Grummel, came to America in 1854, and located in this county, one year later moving to Tiffin, where his father died May 10, 1870; his mother March 18, 1888, their only children being Frederick and Peter. The latter emigrated in 1847, and settled in Tiffin, where he was engaged in the boot and shoe trade seven years. He worked at his trade twelve years in Mexico, this county, farming some in connection. In 1848, he purchased forty acres, on which he resided twenty- two years, moving on his present farm of 150 acres in 1880, in which year he erected an elegant residence at a cost of $2,000. Mr. Grummel was married, August 6, 1850, to Mary E. Bloom, who was born in Bavaria August 21, 1828. She is a daughter of Philip and Margaret (Von Blon) Bloom, her mother's ancestors being of high rank in their native country, taking an active part in the religious troubles between the German Reformers and Catholics in early times. Mr. and Mrs. Grummel have had ten children - Louis, born July 7, 1851; Frederick, March 1, 1853: Philip, November 12, 1854; Mary, October 8, 1856; John, January 10, 1858; Elizabeth, December 6, 1859; William, December 11, I860; Louise, July 21, 1862; Geoi-ge, April 1, 1864; Reuben, September 28, 1866. Elizabeth, George and John are deceased, the dates of their deaths being January 25, 1860, May 14, 1864, and September 13. 1880. Mr. Grummel is a Democrat; served as Trustee ; is a member of the Grange, and of the Reformed Church. The family is well respected in the community.

JONATHAN GUMP was born in Bedford County, Penn., November 28, 1823. He is the son of William and Sarah (Rolland) Gump, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively. The former was born January 19, 1799, and died in 1839; the latter August 18, 1798, and died February 15, 1882. After several removals they settled permanently in Shelby, Ohio, where they resided until the father's death. They were the parents of nine children, five still living - Jonathan, David, Franklin, Henry and Margaret. Mary, Isaac, Rosanna and George are deceased. His father dying when his son Jonathan was a mere boy, the latter spent most of his time in assisting his mother in clearing the farm, and with her he remained until his marriage. At the age of twenty-one, he began to learn the gunsmith trade at Plymouth, Ohio, afterward engaging in that occupation in various places, and as fireman on the B. & O. and C, C, C. & I. R. R. until 1848, when he returned to Sandusky City, and was married, September 7, to Nancy J. Taylor; her parents were natives of Washington County, Penn., she having been reared by an uncle. They have six children - Sarah C. , born June 28, 1849; Martha A., September 1, 1850; Charles W., born June 4, 1852; William B., November 2, 1853; Eliza J., October 14, 1855; and James P., February 3, 1860. After marriage, Mr. Gump resided some time in Mansfield and Plymouth, and removed to Upper Sandusky in 1850, where he worked three years at his trade, and then established a foundry in partner- ship with Mr. Bowland; six months after, Mr. Bowland retired, and John Monger was admitted, this connection existing five years. He then closed out and resumed his old trade, which, in connection with his grocery store, he followed until 1878. Since that time he has devoted his entire attention to his trade. He owns a valuable residence on the corner of Crawford and Seventh streets; is a member of the Lutheran Church, and a Republican in politics.

JOHN J. HAAS was born in Bavaria, Germany, December 21, 1832; son of Philip and Catharine E. (Soffel) Haas, who emigrated to America in 1856, settling in Tuscarawas County, where the mother died November 14, 1862, the father in August, 1869. Their children were Philip, Elizabeth, Peter, John J., Catharine and Phillipenia. John Haas emigrated to this country in 1850; worked in a tobacco factory, button factory, and as carriage driver in New York City till 1855; at the coopers' trade in Baltimore one year; at farming and milling in Tuscarawas County till 1863; in Coshocton County fifteen yeai's; and after several other moves came to this county in 1881, and pui'chassd his present farm, consisting of ninety-five acres, valued at $100 per a^re. Mr. Haas was married in Tuscarawas County, April 19, 1861, to Caroline Buehl, daughter of Peter and Dora (Thronacher) Buehl, a native of Germany, born February 15, 1842, emigrating in 1852. They have three children - Mary E., January 18, 1862; Benjamin, January 6, 1872, and Annie S., June 23, 1875. Mr. Haas is a Republican, and with his wife a member of the Evangelical Church, to which he is a liberal contributor. He is very successful as a farmer, and at one time owned 160 acres in. Tuscarawas County, and 100 near Gnadenhutten.

DANIEL HALE was born in Cumberland County, Penn., March 30, 1831, son of John and Elizabeth (Donor) Hale, natives of Cumberland and Lancaster Counties, Penn., who removed to this county in 1852. They had ten children, eight now living. The father was born July 5, 1803, died October 29, 1879; the mother was born September 13, 1804, died April 24, 188J. Daniel Hale resided with his parents till about 1854, and was educated in the common schools of his native county. He began life for himself by working for his father at 62|^ cents per day, and afterward lived from rented lands till he purchased his present farm, 123 acres, now worth $100 per acre. He usually markets from $500 to $700 worth of products, and is one of the model farmers of the locality. He was married January 5, 1854, to Catharine Kendig, daughter of Henry and Catharine (Bair) Kendig, natives of Lancaster County, Penn., and of German parentage. Six children resulted from this marriage, viz., Alice J., Barbara E., Catharine J., George B., Annie M. and James R. Mrs. Hale was born in Cumberland County, Penn., June 21, 1830. Mr. Hale is a stanch Republican and a member of the Church of God, as are also his wife and children.

CAPT. GEORGE W. HALE, of the firm of White & Hale, wa3 born in Cumberland County, Penn., March 25, 1833; son of John and Elizabeth (Donor) Hale, natives of Pennsylvania and of German ancestry. They came to Ohio in 1852, and settled in Crane Township, this county, where they resided until the death of Mr. Hale, which occurred in 1878. Mrs. Hale survived her husband two years and died in 1880. At the time of their de cease they were each in their seventy-sixth year. They were the parents of ten children, eight now living - Mary A., Daniel, George W., Samuel A. and Eliza J. (twins), David E. , Henry B. and Margaret C. The deceased were John M. and Francis A. George W. Hale obtained a good education in the district schools of Pennsylvania; lived upon the farm till eighteen years of age; served an apprenticeship at the wagon trade in Leesburg, Penn., and removed to Upper Sandusky in 1854, when twenty-one years of age. He pursued his occupation in the wagon business until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve as private three years. He was immediately promoted to Orderly Sergeant, and participated in the following battles: Knob Gap, Stone River and Chickamauga, being severely wounded in the latter engagement, a ball passing entirely through both limbs near the hips. As a result of this wound he was taken prisoner and held in captivity eighteen months, being exchanged in March, 1865. During his imprisonment at Columbia, S. C, he escaped three times, in company with a few other comrades, but each time was recaptured. Recovering fi'om his injuries, he joined his regiment at Nashville and remained until his term of service expired. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant in February, 1863; to First Lieutenant in July, 1863; was commissioned Captain in the fall of 1864, and mustered out of service at Cleveland, Ohio, at the close of the war in June, 1865. Returning home, he engaged in the hardware trade in October, 1865, and continued in this business until 1878. Mr. Hale was married January 24, 1866, to Mary E. Sockman, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sockman, residents of Zanesville, Ohio. They have three children - Lizzie R., born February 24, 1867; Harry D., June 3, 1868, and Floy, born August 7, 1871. In 1878, Mr. Hale disposed of his stock of hardware to Isaac M. Kirby, and engaged in the manufacture of wagons and buggies till 1881. In 1883, he entered into the grain trade in partnership with S. H. White, and still continues in that business. He is a member of the Knights of Honor and Grand Army of the Republic, of which latter order he is Adjutant.

GEORGE W. HALL, dealer in furniture, Upper Sandusky, was born in Little Sandusky, July 28, 1850; son of David and Catharine (Brewer) Hall, natives of New York, and of English and HoUandish descent. They were the parents of seven children - two living, namely: George W. and Clara. The deceased are Jane, Mary, Cornelius, Martin and Sarah. The father died about 1855, aged fifty years; the mother is still living at Little Sandusky, aged seventj'-two years. George W. Hall, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the schools of Little Sandusky, engaging as clerk at the age of fourteen, with Henry Simons, in whose employ he remained seven years. In June, 1872, Mr. Hall removed to Upper Sandusky, and engaged as clerk with Juvinall & Foucht, dealers in dry goods, remaining in their employ nearly three years. In 1875 he engaged with L. Bowman, in whose employ he remained until the accidental death of Mr. Bowman, May 18, 1881, when be became a partner in the establishment. The firm now carries a stock of $6,000, and is doing a good business, being one of the oldest establishments of the kind in the county. Mr. Hall was married January 7, 1874, to Emma R. Bowman, daughter of Lawrence and Matilda (Burkett) Bowman, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are the parents of four children, namely: Nina E., boi-n October 18, 1874; Jessie C, born August 14, 1878; Lawrence M., born December 21, 1879; Douglass L., born July 19, 1881. Mrs. Hall was born in Upper Sandusky, September 7, 1854. Mr. Hall is a member of the I. O. O. F., of which he is Warden and also Trustee. He is also a member of the Royal Arcanum, and, with Mrs. Hall, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Martin Y. B. Hall, an elder brother of our subject, was a member of the Eleventh Ohio Battery, enlisting early in the service, and engaging in many severe battles. He was killed in the battle of luka, Miss., in September, 1862.

NEIL HARDY, M. D., of Upper Sandusky, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 20, 1846, is a son of Alexander and Mary Hardy, natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch ancestry Dr. Hardy waa educated at Wooster High School, Canaan and Smithville Academies and at the University at Wooster. In 1870, he began the study of medicine at Wooster, under the instructions of Prof. L. Firestone, M. D., and graduated from the medical department of Wooster University, at Cleveland, Ohio, February 27, 1873. He began the practice of medicine in Wayne County, soon after graduating, and continued the same for five years, removing to Upper Sandusky, where he has since resided. Dr. Hardy was married, July 10, 1873, to Irene Smalley, daughter of Mathias and Martha Smalley, of Ashland, Ohio. Mrs. Hardy completed a course of study at the Savannah Academy; shortly after her marriage she began the study of medicine, attending a course of lectures at Cleveland, Ohio, winter of 1877 and again in 1880, at the close of which she graduated, and has since been actively engaged with her husband in the practice of their profession.

CURTIS B. HARE, second son of Levi and Jane (Berry) Hare, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, October 13, 1844. He removed to Crawford Township, this county, with his parents, and resided with them on the farm till his father's death, December 14, 1869. His mother's decease occurred ten years previous. He obtained a common education in the district school, and engaged in farm labor till March 17, 1864, when he enlisted in the Signal Corps, United States Army service, continuing in the same till August 25, 1865. Being honorably discharged at New Orleans, ho returned, to his farm in Crawford Township, finished his education, and engaged in a mercantile establishment at Carey, Ohio, continuing in this occupation two and one-half years. He then purchased Mr. Jackson's interest in the grocery store controlled by Smith & Jackson, and engaged in business with the leading partner, under the firm name of Smith & Hare. He remained in this connection one year, and removed to Upper Sandusky in 1870, remaining in the grocery trade until 1878. He then formed a partnership with R. A. McKelly, and embarked in the hardware business, this firm still existing and known as the firm of Hare & McKelly. They carry a full line of liardware and agricultural implements, and are doing a lively business. Mr. Hare was married October 23, 1872, to Miss Nettie J. Brown, daughter of Moses and Sabina (Farwell) Brown, natives of Jefferson County, N. Y. They have but two children living, namely, Ada C, born August 29, 1874, and Levi B. , September ] 8, 1877. The deceased are Helen E. (died aged fourteen months), and two infants. Mr. Hare is a member of the Knights of Honor, and a stanch Democrat.

HON. DARIUS D. HARE, one of the leading lawyers of this county, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, January 9, 1843. His parents, Levi and Jane (Berry) Hare, were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. Mr. Hare was a pupil in the district schools during the period of his youth, and completed his studies at the Ohio W^esleyan University in 1863, being then twenty years of age. In the same year he taught a four months' term of school, enlisting March 20, 1864, in the Signal Corps of the United States Army, in which service he continued till the close of the war. He was then detailed on special duty as clerk in the same service at the headquarters of Gen. Sheridan, at New Orleans, where he remained till discharged by special orders of the War Department, February 16, 1866. Returning home, Mr. Hare, in the following September, entered the law department of the University of Michigan, being admitted to the bar by the District

Court of this county in September, 1867. He immediately entered upon his practice at Carey, but removed to Upper Sandusky in May, 1808. In January, 1869, Mr. Hare formed a partnership with John and Curtis Berry, doing business under the firm name of Berry, Berry & Hare, till 1871, when he retired from that firm and entered into a partnership with Henry Maddux, this connection being dissolved by mutual consent two years later, since which time he has conducted his professional business independently, excepting that for a little over three years he was a partner of Hon. R. Mc- Kelly. In 1872, he was elected Mayor of Upper Sandusky, and was reelected in 1874. In 1876, he was appointed City Solicitor, serving in that capacity two years. In 1878, he was again elected Mayor, and re-elected in 1880 and 1882. He served thirteen successive years as a member of the Board of School Examiners of this county, tendering his resignation in 1881. Mr. Hare has established an extensive and kicrative practice in his chosen profession, and is recognized as one of its leading exponents. He is alive to every interest of his resident city, and has done, perhaps, as much as any other citizen for its general improvement. He is a thorough, energetic business man, and for these qualities, as well as for those of asocial nature, he is highly esteemed. Mr. Hai'e was married October 28, 1868, to Miss Elise Liddelle, daughter of William and Aldanah (Fisher) Liddelle, of Rochester, N. Y. She was born in Rochester, November 23, 1845, and was educated at the St. Mary's Seminary, Raleigh, N. C, where she graduated in 1865. Her parents both died during her childhood.

GEORGE HARPER was born in Northumberland County, Penn., December 18, 1810. His parents, Samuel and Catharine (Grimes) Harper, were natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania respectively. His father was born in 1750, and emigrated to America in 1772. He enlisted in the Revolutionary war, and in the battle of Bunker Hill, received a gunshot wound in the left arm, breaking it below the elbow. On account of this disability he was discharged, and soon after settled in Northumberland County, Penn., having married Miss Catharine Grimes, in Chester County, Penn. In the fall of 1818, he moved to Ross County, Ohio, and March 1, 1821, to Sycamore Township, this county, where he died on the 3d of the following October. He was the first white settler in the above township, having moved there with a family of eight children - four sons and four daughters. He entered 160 acres on Section 18, where he resided till his death; also owning 160 acres in Section 6. Mrs. Harper lived on the homestead till 1834, and then moved to Sycamore Village, where she died in 1848, having reared all her children to maturity. George Harper, our subject proper, was reared to his eighteenth year on the farm with his parents, obtaining but a limited education. He then learned the carding and fulling trade, to which he devoted his attention for about eight years. In 1834 he engaged in mercantile pursuits in partnership with James L. Harper, in Mexico, where he was employed two years, then disposing of his interest in the establishment and resuming his former occupation, in which he continued till 1844. In 1845, Mr. Harper was elected County Treasurer, and was re-elected four consecutive terms, the last expiring in June, 1854. In 1855, he accepted a position as passenger conductor on the Ohio & Indiana Railroad, being thus employed five years. He assisted in incorporating the Harper, Ayres, Roberts & Co. Deposit Bank, being one of its stockholders and crmnected with its interests about four years. He subsequently engaged in the grocery and provision trade under the firm name of Harper & Beery, but soon after returned to agricultural pursuits, in which he was engaged till he resumed the mercantile trade under the firm name of Harper, McCandlish & Co., with whom he was connected three years. In 1880, Mr, Harper was elected County Commissioner, and in 1883 was re-elected to the same office. He also served as an Infirmary Director two years, and was a member of the City Council eighteen months, resigning both these positions. He has always taken an active part in local politics, and in his long official career he has honorably acquitted himself as a gentleman, and faithfully served his constituents as an officer. He is, perhaps, the oldest settler now living in this county, was virtually its first Treasurer, and has in many ways been identified with its interests, his character under all circumstances, either as citizen or official, having been above reproach. Mr. Harper was married February 26, 1835, to Miss Lovina Griffith, and three children have blessed their union, namelv: Mary A., born November 26, 1835; Hattie, born July 8, 1838, and William J., born October 18, 1841. Mary A. is deceased, having departed this life November 14, 1863.

LOVELL B. HARKIS, Vice President of the Wyandot County Bank, was born in Utica, N. Y. , March 14, 1821. He is a son of Joseph and Eunice (Hines) Harris, who were natives of New Haven, Conn., and of Scotch parentage. They were the parents of seven children, the only living at the present date being our siibjectand Mary G. , widow of Lawson Lambert. In 1837, Joseph Harris moved with his family from the State of New York to Delaware County, Ohio, and after a short time located at Middietown, where he died in 1844, his wife surviving till 1875, and passing away in her eighty-third year. She was an exemplary christian woman of exceptional qualities. Lovell B. Harris was reared on a farm, and educated in the common schools, but abandoned both agricultural and literary pursuits at the age of eighteen, to engage in the mercantile business at Middietown, Delaware County, Ohio. He began business on his own responsibility with a borrowed capital of $95, working against a strong opposition by the merchant James Haines, and a branch establishment from Marion known as the "checkered store," both of which he succeeded in driving from the place within eighteen months. After this extraordinary success, Mi-. Harris soon disposed of his stock in trade at Middietown to A. D. Matthews, now of Marion, and removed to Mount Gilead where he formed a partnership with J. D. Rizor, with whom he continued business two years; he then withdrew from the firm, and in 1849, in company with thirty others, over whom Mr. Harris was Captain, went to California, where he remained one year. He then returned to Columbus, Ohio, where he resumed his former business in partnership with Francis C Sessions, carrying on an extensive trade till 1857, dealing in dry goods and wool. Disposing of his interest to Mr. Sessions, Mr. Harris next removed to New York City, and entered the wholesale dry goods establishment of Hulbert & Vanvolkenburgh at a salary of $600 per year. He remained a second year on a salary of $1,500, refusing $2,500 for a third year's work, and engaging with Hoffman & Bro., dealers in straw goods at a salary of $3,333 per year. After three years' service with this firm, he was presented with $1,000, and placed upon a salary of $10,000 per year, refusing $12,000 for a second year's service; he then formed a partnership with A. G. Williams and Col. Ward in the manufacture of straw goods, the firm being known as Williams, Harris &Co. , and located at 372 Broadway, New York, being with one exception the largest establishment of the kind in the United States. After three years of successful operations in the straw goods business, Mr. Harris disposed of his interest in the New York House, and re- moved to Upper Sandusky, where he has engaged in the banking business since 1875; he is a stock-holder and Vice President of the Wyandot County- Bank, the First National Bank, of Fostoria, and formerly of the Crawford County Bank, of Bucyrus, being Vice President of the latter establishment five years, resigning in favor of Oliver Momsett in 1882; he is President of the Wyandot County Agricultural Society and Treasurer of the State Board of Agriculture, serving his second term. Though not a politician, Mr. Harris was a prominent candidate for Congressman against Judge Seney, of Tiffin, in 1882, and was nominated for State Senator in 1879; his sentiments politically are Republican and his record is ample evidence that he is one of the most able business men of the county.

HENRY HARMON, a leading farmer of this township, was born in this county November 22, 1832; he is a son of Jacob and Rhoda (Swift) Harmon, his father being a native of Virginia. Their children were Michael, Elizabeth and Henry. The mother of these children died when the latter was a mere child, and Mr. Harmon was subsequently married to Jerusha Dutcher, who died, leaving six children, namely: Mary, Samuel, Lovina, Sallie, John, Jacob. Mr. Harmon's third marriage was to Sarah (McDonald) Ada; he died January 15, 1882. Henry Harmon, the subject of this sketch resided with his parents till twenty-one; he then spent one year in Illinois, after which time he returned, and was employed in various ways till his twenty-fifth year, keeping a grocery store at Little Sandusky one year. (Closing out his business, he farmed rented land till 1864, when he purchased 120 acres which he afterward sold, buying 120 acres more three years later. On this farm he resided eight years, dealing in stock and doing general farming; then moved to Upper Sandusky where he resided two years, in the meantime re-purchasing his first farm. In 1877, he bought 200 acres of his present farm, adding 200 more in 1879, the whole being one of the finest tracts in the county. In 1883, he erected a handsome brick residence at a cost of $4,000. He was married February 5, 1857, to Susanna Bowen, who was born in Marion County, Ohio, February 7, 1833. Her parents, Joseph and Margaret (Harmon) Bowen, were natives of Virginia; her father died in 1832, but her mother is still living in her eightyfirst year. They had nine children, namely: Harmon, Eli, Henry, Gid eon, William, Margaret, Susanna, John and Nancy, the last two deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon have three children - Franklin E. , Lutie M. , and Noah L. In politics, Mr. H. is a Republican. He began business a poor boy, but by his energy, pluck and business sagacity has acquired a fortune of most enviable rank. He is regarded as one of the most successful farmers of the township, and is highly esteemed as a citizen.

JACOB P. HART, son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Moore) Hart, was born in York County, Penn., November 7, 1826. His parents were of Quaker persuasion and of German and Irish descent. They were farmers and were married in Pennsylvania, where they also lived and died, the father October 6, 1839, the mother August, 1876. Their children were Sarah J., John M., Joseph K., Jacob P., Andrew, Robert and Elizabeth, the latter now the wife of David Stominger. Sarah J. and Robert are now deceased. Jacob P., the subject of this sketch, was reared by his grandfather from his eight to fifteenth year; he then worked four years for an uncle, after which time he started for Ohio, coming by rail to Chambersburg, on foot to Pittsbiu'gh, by boat to Wellsville, and thence on foot to Bucyrus. In 1846, he purchased a threshing machine which he operated eighteen years, being en- gaged in horse-droving in the meantime, continuing the latter business till 1877. He also farmed rented land seven years, purchasing his present farm of eighty acres in 1862. Since that date he was engaged six years in the vyalnut lumber business, but chiefly in farming and stock-raising, keeping good grades of cattle, exhibiting at the county fairs many years. Mr. Hart was married, January 29, 1852, to Mary E. Ross, who was born in Cumberland County, Penn., November 22, 1829. Her parents, John and Hettie (Mc Williams) Ross, were also natives of Pennsylvania, and had four children, namely: Evaline, Mary E., Anna and Alexander M. , the two latter deceased. Her father died in 1836, aged forty-nine; her uiother at the same age in 1845. Mr. and Mrs. Hart have no children. Mr. Hart is a member of the Grange, a Republican, and, with his wife, a member of the Presbyterian Church.

CAPT. DANIEL HARTSOUGH was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 4, 1824. His parents were Isaac and Hettie (Sidle) Hartsough, natives of Frederick County, Md., and Montgomery County, Penn. They were married in the former locality about 1817, and removed to this county in 1851, the father dying in March 4, 1854; the mother io 1874, September 18. Capt. Hartsough is the only surviving member of this family. He resided with his parents in Seneca County from 1828 to 1851, and for a number of years engaged in teaching at intervals in that locality. He enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, April 20, 1861, and entered the war for three months' service, spending most of that time as Third Sergeant at Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio; Camp Goddard, Zanesville, Ohio. He was afterward moved to Grafton, Va. ; thence to Webster W. Va. , and in August, 1861, enlisted for three years in Company G, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry as private, immediately receiving a commission as First Lieutenant. He participated in the battle of Shiloh, the skirmishes before Corinth, Stone River, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, and all the battles of the Atlanta Campaign, and the battle of Nashville December, 15, 16, 1864. In an action at Picket's Mills, Ga., May 22,. 1864, Capt. Hartsough entered with thirty-six men and came out with but ten muskets. He was promoted to Captain, July 19, 1863, in command of Company A, serving until January 12, 1865, when he resigned at Huntsville, Ala., and returned home. Mr. Hartsough was married. February 22, 1865, to Eliza A. Ragan, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Duddleson) Ragan. She is a native of this county and was born February 22, 1840. They have one child - Fannie M., born May 10, 1867. Captain Hartsough is highly esteemed as a citizen, and is at present Senior Vice Commander of Robin's Post, No. 91, of Upper Sandusky.

WESLEY HEDGES, a prominent farmer and wool -grower, was born in Clarke County, Ohio, August 6, 1823. He is a son of Seatoa E. and Harriet (Miller) Hedges, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, and of English and Scotch ancestry respectively. They were the parents of fifteen children,, nine attaining their majority, eight now living - Eliza M., Wesley, Tabitha B., Elizabeth, Samuel B., Mary E., Virginia and Fletcher. The father died in 1878, aged eighty-two years; the mother in 1853, aged fifty-one. Wesley Hedges, the subject of this sketch, had the advantages of the high schools of Springfield where he completed his studies at the age of twentyone. He engaged in teaching during the winter seasons till 1845, when he came to the Sandusky plains and engaged with David Miller m farm labor at $10 per month. He remained with Mr. Miller eight years; the second year at $1 2 per month, and the third and succeeding years as a partner in the stock business. In 1856, he took up his residence on his present farm where he remained till 1865, at which time he removed to Pittsburgh and engaged extensively in buying live stock for the slaughter houses of New York City. His annual sales for six successive years aggregated 400,000 head, and though his operations on the whole were attended with slight success, he met with some heavy losses. In 1871, he returned to Upper Sandusky, and in 1872, to his farm where he has since remained. He owns 935 acres of good land stocked with the best grades of horses, cattle and sheep. In 1876, Mr. Hedges lost the entire use of his lower limbs by paralysis, though he still has the full management of his farm and engages extensively in agriculture as well as stock-raising. His marriage to Rebecca Peters occurred January 1, 1856, Miss Peters being the daughter of Gideon and Elizabeth (Stevenson) Peters, of Fairfield County, and born October 15, 1835. They have seven children - Corrilla A., born November 4, 1856; Henry E., October 14, 1858; Harriet, February 14, 1861; Pearl W., April 6, 1864; Mary B., February 26, 1866; Lizzie 6., May 16, 1868; Flora L., July 19, 1870. Mr. Hedges is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church aud of Republican sentiment politically. He is an acknowledged leader in the farming interests of this county, and in all his transactions has maintained a high reputation for his spirit of justice and integrity, his superior merit as a business man being no less marked in his qualities of citizenship.

JACOB HEHR was born in Wittemberg, Germany, December 19, 1819, and is a son of Andrew and Mary (Klopf er) Hehr, natives of the same place. His father was a stone-cutter and farmer, and was born in 1796; his mother was born in 1798. They had four children - Mary, Catharine, Rachel and Jacob. Their mother died in 1858; their father in 1863. Jacob Hehr, the subject of this sketch, emigrated to America in 1854, and located in Bucyrus. In 1856, he came to Upper Sandusky, whei'e he engaged six years in a distillery, after which he followed railroading eight years, purchasing his present farm of seventy-two acres in 1870, since which time he has engaged in farming. Mr. Hehr was married, November 6, 1856, to Christina Yeiter, who was born in Germany December 16, 1831. She is a daughter of John and Mary Yeiter, who were also natives of Germany, and reared eight children, namely: Mary, Dora, Catharine, David, Caroline, Christian and Rosa. Her father died in 1864, her mother in 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Hehr have four children - John J. (born December 26, 1861), George J. (April 29, 1863), William (October 12, 1866), Emma (December 12, 1869). Mr. Hehr is a good farmer, and values his land at $80 per acre. He is a Dem. ocrat; both he and Mrs. Hehr are members of the German Imtheran Church. In 1861, Mr. and Mrs. Hehr visited their native home in Germany, returning in 1862.

ROBERT A. HENDERSON, M. D., the oldest physician oE Upper Sandusky, was born in Washington County, Penn., October 22, 1813. He is a son of John and Isabella (Russel) Henderson, the former born in Chester County, Penn., July 25, 1769, the latter January 1, 1770. They were married, October 1, 1789, nine children resulting from their union, of which our subject is the only surviving member. The mother died December 14, 1831; the father June 8, 1849. Robert A. Henderson received the usual training in the district schools, closing his studies in the high school of Allegheny at the age of eighteen. He immediately began the study of medicine at the above-named city, under the instruction of his brother, Ebenezer Henderson, in 1831, remaining two years, after which he continued his studies with Drs. Harmon and Wilson, each six months, at Cross

Creek Village and Hickory, both in Washington County, Penn. He began the practice of his profession at Clarkson, Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1833. remaining eighteen months, subsequently moving to Mt. Eaton, Wayne Co., Ohio, where he continued his practice till May, 1854. In 1852, he started for California, via the Isthmus of Darien, but was compelled to return after an interval of twenty-eight days at the latter place, on account of the loss of the steamer between San Juan and San Francisco. June 4,

1854, he removed to Upper Sandusky, continuing hie profession till 1865, when he entered the Wooster Medical College, Cleveland, Ohio, graduating in March, 1866. He was married, June 26, 1837, at Mt. Eaton, to Lucy A. Galbraith, daughter of James and Sarah (Vandover) Galbraith, natives of Ireland and Maryland respectively. They located in Wayne County about 1817. where the father died September 24, 1834, and the mother September 23, 1873; the latter, after her husband's decease, married Kev. Archibald Hanna, D. D. , March 29, 1860. Dr. and Mrs. Henderson were the parents of six children, four still living - Sarah J. (born August 11, 1838), John W. (July 14, 1848), Edward A. (December 14, 1850), and Harrv R. (October 19, 1853). The deceased are William H. (born December, i841, and died April 19, 1843), Robert A. (born October 9, 1857, died February 6, 1858). Lucy A., the wife of our subject, was born July 19, 1818. Since he was twenty years of age, the Doctor has devoted his entire time to his profession. He is among the oldest practitioners in the county, and has amassed considerable property by his large and lucrative practice. He is a Republican in politics, and strong in the faith. His father, John Henderson, is said to have been a soldier in the war of 1812. Dr. Henderson is one of the leading physicians of this county, and by his strict reliability and thorough knowledge of his profession has won a richly-merited place in the confidence of its people. He is eminently popular, both as a physician and a citizen.

AVERY HENDERSON was born in Mt. Eaton, Ohio, December 14, 1850. He is a son of Dr. Robert A. and Lucy A. (Galbraith) Henderson, and was reared in Upper Sandusky where he enjoyed the advantages of the public schools. In 1869, he abandoned his studies and began an apprenticeship at the tinner's trade, under John T. Grose. In 1873, he made a trip to California, combining business with pleasure, and returned the same year. In the spring of 1874, he opened an establishment in the stove, tinware and roofing trade, in which he continued about eight years. In 1881, Mr. Henderson was elected to the ofiice of Clerk of Court in this county, beginning his duties in February, 1882. Although a Republican, Mr. Henderson received a majority of 400 votes over his opponent - the vote usually being about 800 in favor of Democracy. He was married September 16, 1875, to Emma S. Holmes, who was born in Carey, Ohio, March 22,

1855. She is a daughter of Dr. S. W. and Sarah (Ensminger) Holmes, who are now residents of Upper Sandusky. One child has blessed this union, namely, Luella, born May 22, 1877. Mr. Henderson was instrumental in organizing Company B, Kirby Light Guards, in January, 1875, serving as its Captain seven years. He was also elected Major of the Twelfth Regiment Ohio National Guards, serving in that capacity till the regiment was disbanded in 1880. In June, 1883, he was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Regiment Ohio National Guards, and still retains that position. Mr. Henderson is held in high esteem, socially as well as officially, his character always having been such as to entitle him to the first position in the ranks of either sphere.

WILLIAM B. HITCHCOCK, the proprietor of the refreshment stand, corner of Sandusky avenue and Johnson street, was born in Fisbkill, Duchess County, N. Y. , March 4, 1828; son of John and Mary (Harsner) Hitchcock, both natives of the above county, and of English and German descent i-espectively. They had four children, three living - Elizabeth, Borden and William B. The deceased was Chloe, who died in Upper Sandusky, aged about thirty-five years. The parents removed from New York to this county in 1847 or 1848. The father died August 26, 1854, aged just sixty-eight years. The mother is still living, a resident of Upper Sandusky in her eighty-eighth year. Her husband, John Hitchcock, was a musician in the war of 1812. William B., our subject, was educated in the common schools of his native county, closing his school work by instructions from a private tutor at the age of fifteen. At sixteen, Mr. Hitchcock had the misfortune to lose his left leg, which almost cost him his life. He recovered, however, and subsequently engaged in teaching school for a number of years in various parts of this county until 1851, when he was elected Recorder, serving one term. He then attended Bacon's Commercial College at Cincinnati, securing a diploma and engaged in the boot and shoe business in 1855. He was afterward engaged in various branches of business until 1867, when he was appointed Postmaster of Upper Sandusky, serving two years, besides an unexpired term for Frederick Agerter. He was subsequently elected County Clerk, serving two terms; assisted in the erection of the Opera House in 1876, and was instrumental in the building of several other buildings, aggregating a cost of $27,000. He has served as Councilman, as a member of the School Board, and has always been a liberal contributor to all benevolent purposes. In politics, Mr. Hitchcock is a Democrat; is opposed to sumptuary laws and unequal taxation in any form, and is in favor of a graded license system. In 1852, he was married at Endfield, N. Y., to Margaret Darragh, who died three years afterward. He was again married October 25, 1855, at Tipton, Iowa, to Lucy J. Boynton, daughter of Benjamin L. and Mary Boynton, and seven children were born to them, namely: Mary F. , William B., Nettie, Eva E., Harriet, Benjamin F. and John L. ; the latter is deceased, his death occurring February 26, 1883, at the age of twenty-six.

DANIEL HOFFMAN was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 14, 1824. His parents were John and Catharine (Berl) Hofiman, who both died in Germany. Of a family of thirteen, but two, Catharine and Daniel, are living. Daniel emigrated to this country in 1854; spent thirteen years in Albany, N. Y., and removed to this county in 1867. He purchased his present farm of sixty acres in 1871, cleared and improved it by buildings and otherwise and now values it at $100 per acre. He has a fine brick dwelling, good frame barn, and rears the best bloods of stock. Mr. Hoflfman was married in Albany, N. Y., to Maiy Engel, May 11, 1855. She was born in Prussia November 12, 1821, emigrating to America in 1854. Her parents, Conrad and Catharine Engel, had eight children, Mrs. Hoffman being the only one living. Anna, a second daughter, came to America in 1864 and died in Pulaski County, Ind., July 11, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman had three children - Julia, wife of Jacob Wilmes, born February 8, 1859, and Michael, born June 13, 1860. The deceased was Caroline, born August 10, 1857, died Jjinviary 24, 1859. Mr. Hoffman is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and his wife and daughter of the Catholic Church, he being a Democrat in matters political. They have a comfortable home and are well respected.

CASPAR HOHWALD, retired shoe-makei', was born in France, March 9, 1820, son of Jacob and Catharine (Wagoner) Hohwald; bis parents emigrated to the United States in 1840, and located in Wayne Connty, Ohio, where his father died in 1844, aged sixty-three years; his mother* died in De Kalb Co. , Ind., August 25, 1850, aged seventy-one. Six children are still living - Henry J., Elizabeth, Julia A., Michael, Caspar and John; Magdalena is deceased. Our subject began the trade of shoe-maker at Wooster, Ohio, in 1840. In 1846, he removed to Upper Sandusky and continued his trade till 1865, at which time he abandoned the bench and removed to his farm, now consisting of 225 acres, where he has since resided. Mr. Hohwald was married at Wooster, Ohio, September, 1844, to Mary Brunnen, four children being born to them, two living - Henry, born Septembers, 1847, Catharine, born May 11, 1851. The death of Mrs. Hohwald occurred in October, 1864, and Mr. Hohwald was again married November 18, 1865, to Catharine Meister, widow of H. L. Meister, born in Stark County, Ohio, October 16, 1835, daughter of Matthew and Hannah (Ansfahl) Ackerman. Her former husband was a soldier in the late war and died at Nashville, leaving three children fatherless - Louisa A., born December 13, 1859; John G., March 10, 1861; and Lizzie M., born July 7, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Hohwald are members of the German Lutheran Church, to the support of which they are liberal contributors. Mr. Hohwald is a " very independent voter, if a voter at all." His line farm was almost wholly earned by "pounding pegs" on the shoe-maker's bench.

ALVIN j\£. HOUGH, of the firm of Hough Bros, and proprietor of the stove and tinware department, was born in Upper Sandusky, December 31, 1855. He is the eldest son of Milton B. and Margaret J. (Beistel) Hough, and was reared and educated in his native city. He served an apprenticeship at the tinner's trade with Hale & Kirby three years, beginning in 1871, and as foreman of their establishment over two years. In 1878, he purchased their stock of stoves and tinware, and began business for himself at his present stand. In 1881, William M. Hough was admitted to the firm which controls also one of the largest furniture establishments in the city. Mr. Hough erected his present building in 1878, and has since done a large business, employing thj'ee hands, and making a specialty of tin and slate rooting. Besides his stock, he owns a valuable brick residence on South Sandusky avenue. He was married in Reading, Penn., December 12, 1881, to Anna E. Beidler, and one child has been born to them - Florence Viola, born October 18, 1882. Mr. Hough is one of the most energetic business men of the city and merits the generous patronage which he receives.

FRANK B.^ HOUGH, of the firm of Hough Bros, dealers in furniture, also stoves and tinware, was born March 19, 1858, a native of Upper Sandasky, son of Milton and Margaret J. (Beistel) Hough. He was educated in the public schools of his native town, and at the age of fifteen engaged as clerk for the firm of Foucht & King; at seventeen, he took a commercial course of study at Duff's Business College, Pittsburgh; spent two years in the emploj'^ of Widman, the clothier; at the age of nineteen, he learned the tinner's trade at Hayesville with H. J. Hough, with whom he remained two years, returning to Upper Sandusky in 1879. He was next employed with W. A. Widman until January, 1880, when he formed a partnership with E. A. Henderson in the stove and tinware business. He continued in this business one year, and about the same length of time in the drug business, after which he purchased a one- third interest in the stove and tinware establishment, at the same time opening a furniture store which he now has under his especial charge. He does an extensive business, having the leading establishment of the kind in the city. Mr. Hough was married June 15, 1881, to Ida M. Keller, daughter of Adam Keller, a prominent farmer of Kidge Township. She was born May 12, 1860.

MILTON B. HOUGH, of the firm of Hough Bros., dealers in furniture, undertaking, stoves, tinware, etc., Upper Sandusky, was born in Ashland County February 24, 1830. He is the son of William and Leah (Shoop) Hough, natives of Pennsylvania and of English extraction. There were nine children in this family, but three now living - Milton B., Almira E. and Hiram J. The parents both died in Crawford County, the father in 1867, aged fifty-two years, the mother in 1853, aged about forty-four years. Milton B. Hough was educated in the public schools of Ashland, and subsequently spent three years in the cabinet trade at Bueyrus. He removed to Upper Sandusky December 27, 1851, and established himself in the furniture and undertaking business in 1854. In 1860, he disposed of his stock and engaged several years in the trade of a carpenter and joiner; followed milling two years, butchering one year, bou.ght and shipped poultry four years, dealt in real estate some time, and was quite successful in all these enterprises. Mr. Hough is the owner of a fine brick residence on Wyandot avenue, valued at $5,000, and carries a stock of goods in both his establishments, valued at 110,000. His marriage to Margaret J. Beistel occurred November 12, 1852; she is the daughter of Christian and Catharine (Hank) Beistel. They are the parents of four children, three living - Alvin M., Frank B. and W^illiam M. The deceased, Almira O., died, aged one year, three months and fifteen days. Mr. Hough began life without a dollar, and all that he now possesses has been acquired by patient and incessant toil.

JOHN M. HOUSTON, ex-Sherifi" of Wyandot County, is a native of Shelby County, Ohio, born May 7, 1834, son of David and Cynthia A. (Ellis) Houston, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Shelby County, Ohio, where they were married in 1832. They were the parents of six children, our subject being the only living representative of the family at the present time. Cynthia A., the mother, died in Arkansas July 21, 1844, and David, the father, passed away in February, 1866. John Houston obtained his education in the district schools of the counties of Shelby and Miami, and engaged in farming and stock-raising with his father and on his own account until the time of his enlistment. May 2, 1864. He was a member of Company A, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Ohio National Guards, under Capt. Ewart, and was immediately elected Second Lieutenant, serving as such through his entire service; his Company was on detached service performing guard duty at headquarters, Arlington Heights, until the close of its service. Mr. Houston i-eturned home in September, 1864, and removed with his family in Ai:)ril, 1865, to Marseilles Township, this county, where he rented a large tract of land and engaged in farming and stock-raising until 1870, when he removed to Upper Sandusky and engaged in buying and shipping stock till his election to the office of Sheriff in 1877. Although a Republican, Mr. Houston received a majority of over 300 at his first election, and at his second a majority of over 600, the usual majority being about 700 Democratic. He served two terms as Sheriff with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He was married at Tippecanoe, Miami County, to Barbara G. Snider, n^e Cecil, November 14, 1858, and one child, Edward C, has blessed this union. He was born in Miami County, Ohio, May 12, 1860. Mr. Houston is one of the leading farmers of Crane Township; he served as Trustee of Marseilles Township three years; is an honored member of the F. & A. M., the Knights of Honor, Royal Arcanum, and the G. A. K. He owns one of the most pleasant homesteads in the vicinity and is one of its most estimable citizens.

SIMON HUFFMAN,' a native of Ashland County, Ohio, was born November 16, 1841 , to Jacob and Eliza (Swineford) Huffman, natives of Pennsylvania, and parents of twelve children, of whom ten are now living. The parents removed to Richland County in 1844, and to this county in 1849, settling in Crane Township, where the father died in 1867, aged sixty-seven years: the mother is still living in her seven ty-lifth year, residing with our subject. Simon Huffman made his home with Daniel Hale five years, and August 21, 1862, enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and entered the war. He took part in the battles of Winchester, Piedmont, Lynchburg and Richmond. He was wounded at Winchester, taken prisoner, and after thirty days in Libb} Prison and Belle Island was paroled and joined his regiment at Winchester; was taken again at Lynchburg, and lay three months in the hospital of that place under care of Sisters of Charity; joined his regiment again at Richmond, and served three years, being discharged at Columbus, June 27, 1865. Mr. Huffman was married, August 14, 1867, to Ellen Keller, daughter of Henry and Mary (Boucher) Keller, born March 81, 1848. They had seven children, six living, viz., Edward G., born September 8, 1869; Harry O., April 24, 1871; Estella G., July 7, 1875; Esworth S., Julv 28, 1877; Cora A., July 15, 1880; :Behjamin F., August 28, 1882. The deceased was Sadie E., born July 26, 1879 - died July 7, 1880. Mr. Huffman now owns 140 acres of land valued at $75 per acre, all earned by industry and hard labor. He is a member of the G. A. R., and with his wife, of the Church of God; in politics, a live Republican.