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

COL. S. H. HUNT was born near Worthington, Ohio, December 29, 1829; he is a son of Jasper and Mary A. (Andrews) Hunt, natives of Vermont and Connecticut respectively; his parents were poor, and in 1830 removed to Bowsherville, Crawford County, where they did a small business, trading in cattle and other stock, together with a small stock of groceries, which they sold to the Indians and the few white settlers of the vicinity. Col. Hunt was early inured to the hardships of pioneer life, shoes or boots being a luxury accorded only to the wealthy; his education was limited by his surroundings, his first teacher being Joel Straw, father of Orrin Straw now a resident of this county, and subsequent instructors being W. Y. Magill, Martin and others, all well skilled in the flogging art, supposed to be a necessary qualification in those days of crude, pedagogic ideas. At the age of ten, Mr. Hunt removed to Marseilles with his parents, his father there keeping a tavern about which our subject was useful in many ways, at the same time obtaining further education in the district schools. At the age of fifteen (1844) his father obtained for him a situation as clerk in the dry goods store of L. J. Weaver, of Columbus, to which place superbly togged in a suit made up of butternut-colored jean coat, blue linsey pants, brown muslin shirt, cowhide shoes and coonskin cap, he repaired by the first stage coach from Marion; he was employed by Mr. Weaver at $3 per month for the first year, with an increase of salary promised for the second year, and in this position he labored nearly six years. He then returned to Marseilles, and began the dry goods business with a Mr. Dill, selling out to a Mr. Potter for $400 one year later; he then went to Cincinnati and obtained a situation in the wholesale dry goods house of Bowler & Ewing, 25 Pearl street. In less than a year Mr. Ewing's death occurred, and Mr. H. obtained a sit- uation with Messrs. Stedman & Maynard in the same business, and with whom he remained one year, at the expiration of which time he accepted a partnership with his former employer, Mr. Weaver, in a retail store at Keynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio. Eighteen months later, the winter of 1854-55, he removed to Upper Sandusky where he established a general store, doing business under the firm name of Hunt, Potter & Hunt, making an investment of $600. The enterprise proving unprofitable, Mr. Hunt disposed of his interest for $800, two years later, spent a short time in buying and shipping stock, and then again embarked in the dry goods trade in partnership with Mr. Robbins to whom he disposed of his interest two years later. After a short time spent in Cincinnati, Mr. Hunt again engaged in the dry goods business in Upper Sandusky in partnership with Mr. Holdridge, whose interest he purchased two years later. He then purchased a large stock direct from New York, preparatory to extending his business, when, being Lieutenant Colonel of a battalion of five companies of Ohio National Guards organized in this county, he was called into the United States service with orders to report at Camp Chase, Columbiis, Ohio, within six days; he then disposed of his goods at a sacrifice, and was made Colonel of the One Hundred and Forty- fourth Ohio National Guards, ordered to Baltimore, and thence to Fort McHenry to guard rebel prisoners; he was soon after replaced by Col. Len Harris' Regiment, and his command was divided, three companies being sent to Annapolis and the Junction, one to Wilmington and the remainder to the Relay House to guard the viaduct at that place, Mr. Hunt having command of the latter division. A part of his regiment subsequently participated in the battle of Monocacy. He did full duty as soldier in the field, being placed under the command of Maj. Gen. Wright of the Sixth Army Corps. They participated in several skirmishes, losing 150 of their 800 men in battles, skirmishes and hospitals during their hundred-day service. Mr. Hunt returned home in September, 1864, with health much impaired, and in the spring of 1865, again opened a dry goods store which he conducted with success till 1868; he then embarked in the grain business in which he has since continued, now enjoying a prosperous trade. He has been a resident of the county most of his life, and is regarded as one of its most energetic and reliable business men, being also highly esteemed for his social and civil qualities.

JOSEPH HUTTER, retired farmer, is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born February 28, 1828. He is a son of John J. and Mary C. Hutter, the former born in Germany, November 12, 1796, and the latter in 1806. They emigrated to America in 1852. Joseph Hutter, our subject, emigrated to the East Indies in 1849, returning to Rhoderdam, Germany, at the end of eleven months, and then embarked for America. The father settled in Eden Township, this county, and resided there (with the exception of five years in Upper Sandusky) until January, 1877, his death occurring at that date; the mother died May 10, 1881. They were the parents of five children of whom but two survive. Louisa, wife of Jacob Kirshner, Joseph, George, Charles and Mary are deceased. Joseph Hutter removed from Wooster to Mansfield in 1850, and engaged as an overseer of a force of twenty- six men on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad. About one year after this he removed to this county, and purchased 131 acres of land in Eden Township. He subsequently disposed of this, and purchased 160 acres in Grand Township, eighty-one of which he still owns. He also owns a large amount of valuable town property, all of which he has ac- quired by industry and good management. He was married, February 20, 1851, to Mary C. Ahlefeld, and two children were born to them, namely, Charles and Amanda; the latter is deceased, her death having occurred November 15, 1882, in her twenty-eighth year. Mr. Hutter was again married, June 19, 1883, to Mrs. Mary Young, widow of Cornelius Young, who died November 27, 1869. Charies Hutter, brother of our subject, was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in Company K, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years. He participated in the battle of Bull Run, 2d, where he was seriously wounded, death resulting from his injuries. He died in the Methodist Hospital at Alexandria, and his remains were interred in the Methodist Cemetery of that place.

CHARLES JAROS, of the firm of Jaros & Co., was born in the city of Pittsburgh, Penn., April 7, 1860. He was reared in the city of New York, and graduated at the New York City College, in 1877. In 1880, he removed to Columbus, Ohio, where he resided about one year, then removing to Upper Sandusky, where he established himself in his present business - the sale of clothing, hats, caps and gents' furnishing goods. He carries a fine stock of goods valued at $13,000 and does an extensive business, being regarded as one of the leading clothiers of Upper Sandusky. In the few years of his business life in this county, he has established a flom-ishing trade, and has obtained a wide reputation for his fair dealing. His store is conducted in the best style possible, and his stock is selected to meet the wants of all classes. He is, perhaps, the most extensive dealer in his line in Upper Sandusky, and is therefore best able to give entire satisfaction as to styles and prices to all his customers. Besides his business qualities which are of the first order, Mr. Jaros is also recognized as one of the most enterprising of the young men of his place, and is highly esteemed for his sociability and excellency of character.

FRANK JONAS, of the firm of Frank Jonas & Co., cigar manufacturers, Upper Sandusky, was born in Germany, June 20, 1842, son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Jonas, who emigrated to America in 1847, and settled in Cincinnati, where our subject was educated, and where he resided until 1867, except from 1857 to 1860, which time he spent traveling in the West. Having acquired the trade of cigar-making, he engaged in that business a number of years in Galion, removing to Upper Sandusky October 15, 1870, where he has established an extensive trade, employing ten assistants constantly. He was married at Cincinnati January 7, 1862, to Mary Vill, daughter of Simon and Elizabeth (Karg) Vill, and four children have resulted from this union, as follows: Lilly, born March 2, 1863; Joseph, December 18, 1865; Frank, November 21, 1868, and Carrie, September 24, 1871. Mrs. Jonas' death occurred April 30, 1874, and her husband was again married, September 28, 1875, to Mary Gutzwiler, and five children have resulted from this marriage - Rosa E. was born September 23, 1876; Victor M., May 10, 1879; Oscar J., July 1, 1881; Willie O., June 20, 1883. An infant son is deceased. Mr. Jonas served with the Ohio National Guaixls, Company B, Eighth Regiment a short time, and with Lew Wallace's Scouts in the raid after Kirby Smith in Kentucky. He is a member of the Catholic Knights of America, of the Roman Catholic Church, and in politics votes for the man and not the party.

JACOB JUVINALL. This prominent farmer of Wyandot was born in Ross County, Ohio, January 29, 1823. He is a son of Jacob and Hester (Meeker) Juvinall, of Scotch and Irish ancestry. The former was born in Kentucky in 1792, and died in May, 1824, aged thirty -two years; the lattei was a native of Connecticut, born in 1792, and died in August, 1882. They were the parents of two children - Anna M. and Jacob. The father died when his son was but sixteen months old, and at the age of ten he was thrown upon his own resoui'ces. He was employed one year by his uncle, Aaron Meeker, at 12| cents per day, and with John Davis, Jr., for some time at 25 cents per day. He spent two and one-half years with Uriah Chinoweth attending school. In 1837, he removed to Sharoville, Pike County, and engaged as clerk for his Uncle, James McLees, in a mercantile establishment, where he remained until 1846; in the month of May of that year he removed to Upper Sandusky, and opened a store in partnership with his uncle, purchasing the latter' s interest and selling the whole stock at auction two years later. He subsequently purchased an interest in a steam propeller on Lakes Erie and Michigan, losing his entire effects, $3,500, by the failure of the enterprise. He next engaged in agricultural pursuits, entering 124 acres of land, purchasing 204, turning his attention to stockraising and shipping. In 1854, he removed to his present home, one mile north of Upper Sandusky, and is now enjoying the fruits of his efforts. He owns 400 acres of land, well improved, and other property, unnecessary to mention. Himself and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Juvinall was married, February 5, 1851, tb Emily Robbins, daughter of Nathaniel P. and Laura (Nash) Kobbins, natives of Massachusetts and Vermont respectively. Seven children have resulted from this marriage, aamely: James A., born November 24, 1853; Charles D. , born September 23, 1855; Jacob H., January 25, 1857; Mary E., August 14, 1859; Hester A., November 5, 1864, and Martha, May 27, 1867. The deceased was Alice, born December 25, 1851, died August 14, 1853. Emily, the mother, was born in Perry County, Ohio, June 17, 1829.

WILLIAM D. KAIL, of the firm of Streby, Myers & Kail, millers, was born in Mifflin Township, this county, December 13, 1854, son of Andrew J. and Julia V. (Lindsey) Kail, both natives of Ohio, and of German and Irish ancestry respectively. They were the parents of three children - Samuel P., William D. and Anna E. Julia Kail, the mother, passed away in November, 1856; the father departed this life March 5, 1884, and was buried from his late residence, on his farm in Mifflin Township, where he located thirty years ago. William D. Kail, our subject, attended the district schools of his native township, subsequently entering the Ada Normal School for a few terms, and remained upon the farm, teaching at intervals, until 1880. In March, 1881, he removed to Upper Sandusky, and purchased a third interest in the mill where he is now engaged, since which time the business has been conducted under the firm name of Streby, Myers & Kail. They do an extensive business, have a capacity of thirty-five barrels per day, and introduced the roller process in 1882. Mr. Kail's marriage to Miss Mattie E. Kiser, occurred October 19, 1876, Miss Kiser being the daughter of Wesley P. and Malinda (Reed) Kiser. They have four children - Harry E., born April 12, 1878; Lottie E., November 6, 1879; Avery L., December 13, 1881, and Mabel B., April 3, 1883.

JACOB P. KARG, son of Philip and Margaretta (Pfeifer) Karg, was born in Salem Township, this county June 9, 1849. His parents were natives of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, and emigrated to America in 1847, settling in Salem Township, where he purchased forty acres of land, which they have increased by subsequent purchases to 21 3 J. Philip Karg assisted in constructing the P., Ft. W. & C. R. R. at 50 cents per day, and reared a family of eight children. He began work in America with a " five franc " capital, and is now the owner of a farm worth over $20,000. The names of the children are as follows: Peter, Jacob P., Margaretta, Catharine, George, Philip, Mary and Elizabeth. Both parents are still living, the father in his sixty-seventh year, the mother in her sixty-first. Jacob P., our subject, remained upon the farm with his parents till 1875, when he removed to Upper Sandusky and engaged in the grocery business, and in which occupation he still continues. He was married, July 1, 1875, to Margaret M. Streby, and live children have resulted from this union - Mary M., born May 8, 1876; Emma E., September 16, 1877; Edward F., November 20, 1880; Elizabeth E., May 20, 1881, and Jacob P., December 19, 1882.

HENRY KELLER was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, June 30, 1838. He is the son of Martin and Hannah (Hill, n6e Buskirk) Keller. His mother being the widow of Robert Hill, deceased. The family consisted of six children, of whom three are living: Wesley C, Henry and Maria, the wife of John L. Barick. Their parents removed to this county in 1855, and settled in Crane Township, where the father died in August, 1870; the death of the mother occurring in Tuscarawas County while on a visit to that locality in the following December. Henry Keller obtained a fair education in the schools of his native county, coming with his parents to this county in 1855. In May, 1862, he enlisted in the war, joining Company K, Sixty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry for three years' service. He participated in the battles of Freeman's Ford, Sulphur Springs, Waterloo Bridge, Bull Run Second, Wauhatchie, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Buzzard's Roost and the skirmish near Hagerstown, Md. He was taken prisoner at Bull Run, but was released after one month on parole. His regiment was sent to Knoxville, and subsequently went into winter quarters at Chattanooga in 1863. Here the regiment veteranized and returned home for thirty days on furlough, during which time Mr. Keller, in defending an old lady from the assaults of a colored inebriate, received injuries which disabled him for further service; he was therefore placed in the Invalid Corps and remained at Chicago, 111., till the close of the war, receiving his discharge in May, 1865. He then returned to his home, and has since engaged in agricultural pursuits. Mr. Keller was married at Sulphur Springs, Crawford Co. , Ohio, by Rev. Gideon Hoover, October 19, 1865, to Susan B. Kotterman, widow of Levi Kotterman, who died from the effects of wounds received in the battle of Bull Run Second. Mrs. Kotterman was a daughter of Asher J. and Elizabeth (Hargar) Reynolds, and a native of Stark County, Ohio, born July 1, 1836. She had two children by her first husband: Flora E., born January 29, 1861; and Marion L., born July 3, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. Keller had four children, their names are as follows: Nora W., born December 31, 1868; Amber M., April 2, 1871; and Clara M., December 15, 1872. Henry E., born August 9, 1866, was drowned by falling into a cellar partly filled with water, March 27, 1869. Mr, Keller owns a farm of fifty acres valued at $100 per acre. He votes for Republican principles, and is an enterprising citizen of good repute. He voted the Prohibition ticket in 1883.

LEVI W. KELLER, dealer in groceries, provisions, queensware. etc., Upper Sandusky, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, January 22, 1824. He is the son of Henry and Christina Keller, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Dauphin County, and the latter of Northampton County. They were married in Piqua County, having removed there in an early day, and were the parents of seven children, namely: Elizabeth, Levi M., John M.,

Mary A.., Jacob, Henry and Alfred. Iq 1823, they removed to Seneca County, where they both died - the mother in 1840, aged forty years; the father, in 1853, aged fifty-six years. Levi W. Keller, the subject of this sketch, was reared upon the farm, and educated in the common schools of Seneca County. At the age of eighteen he went to Wooster, Ohio, and learned the painter's trade, operating in Wooster and Tiffin until twentyeicht years of age. He then removed to Upper Sandusky, working at his trade about three years, after which he removed to his farm, formerly purchased, and engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1880. He then moved back to Upper Sandusky and engaged in the real estate and butchering business until 1882, when, in partnership with his son, he purchased the grocery store of Gr. G. Kramer, in which occupation he is still engaged, carrying a stock valued at $6,000. In 1881, he disposed of his farm to J. F. Myers, for a consideration of $11,000. Mr. Keller was married December 17, 1851, to Margaret Schriver, of Seneca County, and six children have blessed their union, namely: Prudenca C, born September 27, 1852; Levi, F., February 18, 1854; Sarah A., July 8, 1855; Mary A., November 6, 1856; Lewis H., February 24, 1858; and Emma C, February 14, 1860. Mrs. Keller was born August 4, 1822. Mr. Keller has amassed a large amount of property, located in diflferent parts of the county. He served as a public minister in the Church of God forty years, all his family being now connected with that orsranization.

DAVID R. KELLY, merchant tailor, was born in Wayne County, Iowa, December 4, 1854, son of George B. and Sarah (Blackburn) Kelly, natives of Pennsylvania, who removed to Iowa in 1853, returning to Upper Sandusky in 1860. David Kelly obtained a good education in the schools of the above city, completing his studies at the age of eighteen and accepting a clerkship in the dry goods store of J. A. Maxwell, in whose employ he remained eight years with credit to himself and profit to his employers. In 1880, he formed a partnership with F. P. Kenan in the grocery and provision trade, and April 1, 1882, his present tailoring business was established. He enjoys a good trade, usually employing eight to ten workmen. His marriage to Clara Andrews, of Upper Sandusky, occurred June 27, 1882. Mrs. Andrews is a daughter of Robert and Adaline (Patterson) Andrews and was born April 9, 1858. They have one child, Howard, born September 9, 1883. Mr. Kelly is a Republican politically, and, with his wife, a member of the Presbyterian Church.

ALVIN KENAN, of the firm of Kenan Bros. , real estate dealers, Upper Sandusky, was born in Tymochtee Township, April 26, 1832. He is the eldest son of Samuel and Minerva (Earl) Kenan, of Irish, German and English ancestry. Samuel Kenan was born in Ohio County, Va. , July 6, 1806. Alvin Kenan was educated in the Tymochtee Schools and remained upon the farm with his parents till his twenty- fourth year. In 1860, he entered into a partnership with his brother in the shipping of live stock, and continued in this occupation twelve years. In 1875, he abandoned his agricultural and other pursuits, and established a real estate office in Upper Sandusky, in partnership with his brother, George Kenan, in which occupation tbey are still engaged, doing the most extensive business in that line of any firm in the county. Mr. Kenan was married in October, 1856, to Miss Olive E. Torey, daughter of Joseph F. and Elizabeth (Wright) Torey, early settlers of Tymochtee Township. They are the parents of eight children - six living, Ernest E., born October 6, 1857; Cora M., June 16, 1862; Myrtie, November 18, 1864; Earl T., January 21, 1868; Jessie R.,

May 30, 1875: Dudley D., October 19, 1877. The deceased were twins, born in 1860, and died the same year. Mr. Kenan is a member of the Knights of Honor, and a Republican in politics. Himself and wife are both members of the Universalist Church.

FRANKLIN P. KENAN, proprietor of grocery store, Wyandot avenue, Upper Sankusky, was born in this county September 25, 1850, He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Cutting) Kenan, natives of Virginia and Vermont respectively. Franklin P. our subject, was educated in the district schools of Tymochtee Township, closing his educational pursuits in the schools of Upper Sandusky at the age of tvventy-one. He engaged in agricultural pursuits for a few years, teaching school during the winter months, removing to Upper Sandusky and embarking in the mercantile business in the spring of J 875. He engaged as clerk with S. J. Wirick, one and one-half years and with Harper & Waters one year, purchasing their stock of groceries in 1880, and forming a partnership with D. R. Kelly. He subsequently purchased Mr. Kelly's interest and has since conducted the business independently. He carries a $1,500 stock and keeps a full line of everything usually found in a tirst class grocery store. He is a Republican in politics.

GEORGE KENAN, of the firm of Kenan Bros., was born in the village of Tymochtee October 18, 1837. He is the son of Samuel and Minerva (Earl) Kenan, they being the parents of six children, four of whom now survive, viz., Alvin, Amanda, George and James. The deceased are Samuel and Joel The father is still living, in his seventy-eighth year; the mother died in 1843. George Kenan, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the village school at Tymochtee, remaining on the farm with his parents until eighteen years of age. He engaged in teaching during the winter months, and farmed during the summers for five years. In 1860, he began buying and shipping stock in connection with his agricultural business, and continued in this occupation twelve years, being the largest shipper in the county. In 1873, in partnership with his brother Alvin, he opened a real estate office in Upper Sandusky, and is still engaged in that business on an extensive scale. He was married, July 22, 1867, to Ella Ayres, daughter of William and Harriet (Quick) Ayres, and three children have been born to them - Eva, born September 2, 1868; Grace, born May 20, 1870: Clara A., born March 18, 1878. Mr. Kenan is a member of the Knights of Honor, the Royal Arcanum and the Universalist Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

SAMUEL KENAN. This worthy and respected pioneer was burn in Ohio County, Va., July 6, 1806. His parents were James and Catharine (Yhoast) Kenan, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of New Jersey. They were married in Virginia, and after several removals settled in Wyandot County in 1830, subsequently migrating to Illinois, but returning to Fremont, Ohio, where he died, aged seventy- four years; Catharine, his wife, survived him about four years, her death occurring in Knox County, 111., in her seventy-fifth year. Samuel Kenan was reared on the farm, and educated in the common schools of Virginia. He resided with his parents till twenty-four years of age, making his way to this county, and settling in Tymochtee Township in 1829. He was married to Minerva Earl May 19, 1830, and six children resulted from this union, four now living - Alvin, Amanda, George and James. Samuel and Joel are deceased. The death of Mrs. Kenan occurred in May, 1844, and Mr. Kenan was again married the following October to Mary Freet, whose death occurred in March, 1845. In August, 1855, his marriage to Marv Havens occuiTed. She was the widow of Benjamin Havens, and by this marriage had four children, namely, Elizabeth, Frank P., Hiram and Henry, twins, deceased; the latter was accidentally killed by the cars at Pittsburgh in 1865; Hiram died at the age of seventeen. Mary Kenan, the third wife died in May, 1877, and Mr. Kenan was married May 2, 1883, to Lucy M. Pool, widow of Ira Pool. He has always devoted his attention to agriculture and has accumulated a large amount of property, at one time owning 425 acres of land. He is highly esteemed as a citizen, having served as Treasurer of Tymochtee Township seven years and as member of the School Board twelve years; he is a member of the Universalist Church, and in political sentiment a Republican.

GEORGE G. KENNARD, manufacturer of and dealer in harness, saddles, trunks, etc. , Upper Sandusky, was born in Marion County, Ohio, February 15, 1857, son of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Lyon) Kennard, natives of Ohio, and of English and Scotch ancestry. They iirst settled in Marion County, but removed to this county in 1871, rearing a family of three children - George G. , Charles W. and Thomas J. George G., our subject, was educated principally in the Finley Schools, his parents, after several removals, locating at Finley, and later at Carey, this county. He closed his studies at Carey, and began the harness trade at the age of fifteen, working with his father four years. In 1876, he engaged in agricultural pursuits for the benefit of his health, and in 1878, he opened a harness shop at Carey, where he remained till September, 1882, when he removed to Upper Sandusky. He was married April 22, 1881, to Ada M. Paul, daughter of Rev. William S. and Hannah (Norton) Paul, now residents of Forest, Ohio. They have one child, Olive E. , born April 25, 1882. Mrs. Kennard was born September 9, 1854. Our subject is a prominent member of the F. & A. M. at Carey, a Democrat in politics, and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JAMES KERR, retired house carpenter, was born near Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, April 16, L818, son of Thomas and Jane (Crawford) Kerr, natives of the same county. James Kerr remained with his parents on the homestead until his sixteenth year, attending the schools of his native county. He then acquired the trade of house carpenter, and continued this occupation until 1877. He was married, in Ireland, January 19, 1845, to Jane Ellis, a native of County Antrim, born May 9, 1823. They bad eight children, six now living. Mr. Kerr emigrated April 10, 1847, and settled in Upper Sandusky, where he has since resided. He has amassed considerable property, owning eight acres of land adjacent to his residence on Eighth street, a two-thirds interest in the Upper Sandusky Flouring Mill, and other town property. He is well respected as a citizen, himself and family being associated with the Presbyterian Church, to which he is a liberal contributor.

ROBERT E. KERR, one of the proprietors of the Upper Sandusky Flouring Mills, was born in the above city February 26, 1854. son of James and Jane (Ellis) Kerr. He was educated in his native town. After completing his education, he engaged in teaching, working at the carpenter's trade during summer seasons till 1876, when his father purchased an interest in the Upper Sandusky Flouring Mills, and placed him in charge. The firm is now composed of James and Robert E. , the former having had the principal supervision of the mills since 1876. They do an extensive business, their mills having a capacity of twenty-five barrels per ten hours; the building is a threo-story frame, main room 30x40 feet. They employ three

COL. MOSES H. KIRBY. This prominent pioneer and lawyer was born in Halifax County, Va., May 21, 1798. He is the son of Obadiah and Ruth (Hendrick) Kirby, natives of Virginia and of English and German parentage respectively. His father died in his native State in 1809, his widow, the mother of our subject, removing to Highland County, Ohio, in 1815, where she resided three years. She subsequently removed to Marion County, where she died in 1839, aged about sixty-five years. They reared a family of four children, all reaching the age of manhood. Their names are as follows: John, Moses H., Jacob and Pleasant, the second and third being twins. Moses Kirby, the subject of this sketch, obtained a classical education in the University of North Carolina, graduating with honor in 1820, then being in his twenty-third year. To attend this college Col. Kirby rode his own horse from Hillsboro, Ohio, a distance of 450 miles, and there sold it for means to defray cu.rrent expenses. At the end of the term he returned home, walking the entire distance. After completing his collegiate course, he returned to Hillsboro, Highland Co. , Ohio, and began the study of law under Richard Collins, a prominent member of the bar of that place, and was admitted to practice in 1823. His first case offered was that of a man accused of mail -robbery. From his client's statement he saw but little chance of his acquittal, and promptly so informed him. The client said he would pay him $100 if he " cleared him." The Colonel told him that for half that sum he would do his best, and when the trial was had before Judge Byrd, of the United States District Court, the client was acquitted and the Colonel received $50, refusing to accept more from the delighted client. That sum was a big fee and even stupendous to the young lawyer. The same year (1823), he was appointed Prosecuting Attorney for Highland County, which office he filled with credit and ability for seven years. In 1826, while holding this position, he was elected Representative of Highland County by a large majority of its votes. In 1828, he was re-elected to the same office, serving till 1830, when his popularity and reputation raised him to the more exalted position of Secretary of State. Acting in this capacity three years, his term of office expired and he returned to the practice of law in Columbus. In the prominence of his life at this period, his good nature made him the prey of friendly indorsements, which engulfed a handsome farm and considerable money - which losses he took philosophically. Being elected to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Franklin County in 1838, he performed the duties of this office two years, when he was appointed Receiver of the Land Office of the United States by President Tyler, with headquarters at Lima, Ohio, where he remained from October. 1842, to the summer of 1843, the office at the latter date being removed to Upper Sandusky. As an illustration of the difference between that and the present time. Col. Kirby employed a wagoner to convey the public money, a large sum in coin, to Upper Sandusky, and this was done in a large twohorse wagon without guards, the Colonel not even accompanying the carrier, and when it reached its new station it was kept in an old oaken trunk, and this unlocked as well as the doors of the old Council House, the new office. After the expiration of his term of service as Land Receiver, he again resumed the practice of his profession at Upper Sandusky, and in 1845 was appointed Prosecuting Attorney of Wyandot County, serving in that capacity at intervals as follows: 1845 to 1852, 1856 to 1858, 1860 to 1862, 1868 to 1879 - in all twenty- two years. As a public prosecutor he never had an indictment quashed. In 1858, he was elected Probate Judge of this county, serving two terms, and in 1879, the people in his senatorial district manifested their high appreciation of his character and statesmanship by choosing him State Senator. He was re-elected to this office in 1881, and in this, as in all other positions to which he has been elected or appointed, he performed his duties with the utmost integrity, and in a manner entirely satisfactory to his constituents. He was at least ten years the senior of the oldest member of the Senate. Col. Kirby was married in June, 1832, to Miss Emma Minor, daughter of Judge Minor, of Columbus, one of the most prominent citizens of Franklin County. Seven children resulted from this union - live sons and two daughters, of whom but two survive, viz. : Isaac M. and Thomas. The deceased are George, William and Henry (twins who died in infancy); Emma, the wife of Curtis Berry, who died July 31, 1883; Anna, who died on board a steamboat on her way from New Orleans. Emma, the mother, departed this life in October, 1852. Col. Kirby is a member of the F. & A. M., and the oldest member of the fraternity in Ohio, having been associated with the order since 1820. He has been a resident of this county since 1843, and though now in his eightyseventh year, and as the senior member of the law firm of Kirby & Close, is still well preserved, physically and mentally. He possesses a retentive memory, and is remarkably coi'rect in all his statements in regard to facts, figures and dates. He is among the last and most worthy of the pioneers of the county, and has a record unstained in social, political and official life Col. Kirby is erect and tall in stature, with a dignified carriage, has handsome and firm features softened by innate benevolence, and presents a striking appearance, and this superb physique, coupled with a silvery eloquence, made him an effective orator often likened to the late Gov. William Allen. Possessing the sterling qualities of probity, independence and considerate regard for the feelings of others, he is essentially a gentleman of the old school. His life among the people of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County has been one which reflects upon him the highest honor. He has lived not so mvich consulting his own interests, as indulging the kindness of his sympathetic nature in behalf of others, and his life is richly freighted with neighborly acts, and no one ever appealed in vain to Col. Kirby for advice or assistance. In keeping with a frequently heard remark, he has been an indulgent father to all of us, ever cherishing as his highest aspiration the doing of good and the making of life brighter and better by his existence. No man is better known and respected in the county than he, nor whose memory will be more cherished and revered.

GEN. ISAAC M. KIRBY, the subject of this sketch, was born in Columbus, Ohio, February 10, 1835. He is the son of Col. Moses H. and Emma (Minei") Kii'by, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. Gen. Kirby obtained the rudiments of an education in the old log schoolhouse in the Indian village of Upper Sandusky, and is the only living member in the county who attended the first school in those pioneer days. He closed his educational pursuits at the Hillsboro Academy when in his sixteenth year, and began the study of civil engineering, joining a corps with which he operated till the beginning of the late war, when he volunteered as a private soldier in Company I, Fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, going into active service in West Virginia. He was soon after made Captain of his company, and at the re-enlistment, at the expiration of the three months' service, was made Captain of Company D, holding this command till May, 1862. He then resigned to recruit Company F, One Hundred and First Ohio

Volunteer Infantry, and remained in command of this company till December, 1862, when he was promoted to Major, by mutual agreement, over a number of senior officers of the regiment. After the deaths of Col. Stem and Lieut. Col. Wooster, in the battle of Stone River, Maj. Kirby was immediately promoted to Colonel of the regiment, receiving his command in January, 1863, and retaining the same till June, 1864, when he took command of the First Brigade, First Division, Fourth Army Corps, holding this position till June, 1865. In 1865, he received his commission as Brigadier General in January, 1865, in which capacity he acted until the close of the war. Having served from the beginning to the close of the war, he returned home in June, 1865, and engaged in the hardware trade in partnership with G. W. Hale, and continued in this business thirteen years. In 1879, Mr. Kirby assumed charge of the hardware exclusively - Mr. Hale retiring from the firm with the stock of stoves and tinware - and in 1881 admitted Adam Pontius, the business since having been conducted under the tirm name of Kirby & Pontius. They are doing a flourishing business, and are recognized as leaders in their line. Gen. Kirby was married June 6, 1867, to Miss Anna White, daughter of the Rev. J. W. and Anna (Williams) White, residents of Newark, now of Delaware. They have four children - John W., born May 3, 1868; Mary E., December 10, 1873; Anna C, January 22, 1879; Thomas M., December 4, 1880. Mr. Kirby moved from Columbus to Upper Sandusky in 1843, and has been identified with its commercial interests and enterprises ever since. He is an honored member of the G. A. R. and F. & A. M., and a stanch Republican politically.

GUSTAVUS G. KRAMER, retired groceryman, was born near Springfield, Ohio, March 1, 1841. He is a son of John W. and Maria T. (Bosse) Kramer, natives of Germany, in which country they were united in marriage. They emigrated to America in 1833, and became the parents of ten children, of whom six still survive - Amelia F., Henry W., Gustavas G., Henrietta T. , Maria and Christiana. The father died in September, 1880, aged seventy- eight years; the mother still survives, residing on the old homestead, two miles east of Upper Sandusky, in her seventy-sixth year. G. G. Kramer, our subject, was reared on the farm in Crane Township, and educated in the district schools. His parents located in the above township in 1852, and with them he remained till his marriage in 1863. In March, 1864, Mr. Kramer enlisted in the civil war, Company K, One Hvindred and Ninety- seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served with his regiment through Virginia, but was taken sick near Alexandria and sent to the hospital at that place, from which he was discharged June 7, 1865, on account of disability. He returned home, and, after five years in agricultural pursuits, removed to Upper Sandusky in 1872, and established himself in the grocery and provision trade, where he continued till 1882, turning his attention largely to the buying and shipping of produce, poultry, etc. In 1882, he disposed of his stock to Levi F. Keller, and retired from business. In the spring of 1884, he again embarked in the grocery and provision trade, doing a wholesale and retail business. Mr. Kramer was married November 12, 1863, to Maria Hoffman, daughter of Michael and Rosanna (Hipp) Hoffman, of Hamilton, Ohio. They have five children - Charles W., born October 18, 1864; Elenora C, July 18, 1865; Ida P., April 14, 1868; Clara W., January 17, 1870; and Gustavus F., November 19, 1876. Mr. Kramer has served as Township Trustee, Township Treasurer and Corporation Treasurer, and in politics is a liberal Democrat.

FREDERICK KROMER was bora in Baden, Germany, February 5, 1819, son of Fredlen and Mary A. (Ohm) Kromer. who both died in Germany. Frederick emigrated to this country in 1852; stopped in Bucyrus one year, and settled in Eden Township in 1853. In 1859, he purchased his present farm of forty-three acres, which he has since improved and on which he erected a tine brick residence in 1876. He was married at Bucyrus, April 18, 1853, to Barbara Huft, who died in 1864. They had three children, but one living - a daughter, Caroline, born November 8, 1856. Two sons died in infancy. His daughter was married, March 27, 1883, to Louis A. F. Margraf, son of William and Eugenia (Kark) Margraf, and he is now engaged in agricultural pursuits on the farm of his father-in-law. Mr. Kromer is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and votes in the interests of Democracy.

SAMUEL KUENZLI, farmer and cheese manufacturer, was born in Wyden, Switzerland, December 14, 1822. His parents were Samuel and Elizabeth (Parmserier) Kuenzli, natives of Switzerland, who emigrated to the United States in 1834, settling in Holmes County, Ohio, where the father died in 1864, and the mother in 1872. Of their twelve children, but nine are living. The subject of this notice, Samuel Kuenzli, was reared on a farm and educated in the district schools of Holmes County. He removed to this county on April 10, 1847, purchased lands at |2.80 per acre, which he has cleared and improved; he now has 160 acres, valued at $75 per acre. Mr. Kuenzli was married in Tuscarawas County, April 3, 1847, to Mary Sicrest, and nine children were born to them, eight living - Samuel E., Anna E., Sophia, Henrietta, Rosenia, John F., Christian H. and William G. Mrs. Kuenzli's death occurred August 9, 1862, and he was remarried October 30, 1862, to Angeline Hefler, by whom he has seven children, viz., Martha J., George F., Charles P., Ezra J., Laura E., Ernest and Reuben H. Besides his farming interests, Mr. Kuenzli is a stockholder in an extensive cheese factory, manufacturing 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of cheese per year. Himself and wife are members of the Evangelical Church.

HENRY KUENZLI, farmer, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, December 31, I8e38. His parents were Samuel and Elizabeth (Parmseier) Kuenzli. He obtained the rudiments of an education in the district schools, attending three terms at the Greesburg Seminary, after which he engaged in teaching school at intervals for about five years. He learned the tanning trade, which he followed at intervals till 1867, at which period he removed to this county and purchased 120 acres of land, part of his present farm, to which he has since added forty acres more; he erected an elegant brick residence in 1881 at a cost of $3,000, and now values his farm at $100 per acre. He raises all ordinary cereals and the best grades of stock. He was married, in Stark County, Ohio, June 7, 1865, to Mary E. Slutts, daughter of James and Rachel (Slutter) Slutts, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively, and of German parentage. Mrs. Kuenzli was born in Stark County, Ohio, October 10, 1845, and by her marriage had eight children, seven living - Rachel L., born May 27, 1866; Sarah H, September 1, 1867; William A., January 8, 1869; James A., July 6, 1873; Avery S., January 28, 1876; Minerva L., September 11, 1881; and Ora A., November 26, 1883; an infant is deceased. Mr. Kuenzli was a soldier in the ranks, acting as Orderly Sergeant of his company in camp at Mansiield, Ohio, but hired a substitute, and abandoned the army on account of

SAMUEL E. KUENZLI was born in Crane Township January 30, 1848. He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Sichrist) Kueuzli, and was educated in his native district school. He learned the tanner's trade, but disliking the business he abandoned it and has since engaged in farming. He was married, March 8, 1881, to Laura V. Chew, only daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth (Swann) Chew, natives of Richland County, Ohio. Her parents had two children - Laura V. and Irvin A. ; the former born December 13, 1856; the latter June 11, 1861. Their father was born January 24, 1833; removed to this county in 1858, and died August 21, 1876; their mother was born June 11, 1836, and still resides in Crane Township. Mr. and Mrs. Kuenzli have two children - Edna, born December 28, 1881, and Byron, born March 14, 1884. Mr. K. is the owner of 22 acres of land; farms 110 acres of his wife's homestead and 210 acres of the "Dixon" farm. He does a large business, usually employing three hands the year round. He rears stock of the best blood, the total products of his farm being about $2,000 annually. He is energetic, enterprising, and strong in Republican faith.

GEORGE LAUDENSCHLAGER was born in Germany September 25, 1844. He is the son of John and Anna Laudenschlager, and was educated in his native country. He devoted his spare time to various kinds of work, and emigrated to America with his parents in 1859. He settled with them in Salem Township, where they remained about six years. The mother died in October, 1865, her husband still living, a resident of Wyandot County, in his seventy third year. They were the parents of eight children, seven now liviug - John, Peter, George, Jacob, Henry, Katie and Lizzie. In 1862, our subject abandoned farm labor and acquired the baker's trade of N. F, Goetz, of Upper Sandusky, with whom he was engaged four years. From 1866 to 1880, he was engaged in various places, chief among which are Cincinnati, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Warsaw, Fort Wayne and Cleveland. In 1880, he settled permanently in Upper Sandusky, where he is at present conducting a grocery store and bakery, and doing a flourishing business. He is the owner of a two-story brick building which he now occupies, and which he erected in 1883, at a cost of $4,500. In politics, Mr. Laudenschlager is a Democrat. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and, with his family, of the German Lutheran Church. He was marrjed, at Ada, Hardin Co., Ohio, in 1869, to Bulah Elberson, and two children have been born to them - George B., born January 15, 1871; William, born July 11, 1874; both born in Ada, Hardin Co., Ohio. Mrs. Laudenschlager was born in Starke County, Penn., January 11, 1850.

JOHN LIME, proprietor of the Hudson House, is a native of Richlaod County, Ohio, where he was born August 10, 3842. His parents, Jacob and Margaret (McGuire) Lime, were natives of Cumberland County, Penn., and removed to Richland County, Ohio, before their marriage. They reared a family of three children - John, James and Lillian E. Jacob Lime was one of the first five who enlisted in the war from this county. He was a member of Company - , Fifteenth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served three months and re-enlisted in Company D, Eighty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. Tyler, participating in the battles of Corinth, Pittsburg Landing and others, and being discharged on account of disability resulting from sickness. John Lime, our subject, was reared to the age of fourteen in Richland County, coming with his parents to Wyandot County in 1855. He attended the schools of Upper Sandusky two years; was engaged two years as clerk for Robbins & Hunt, in the dry goods busineHs; was employed one and one half years by Jacob Juvinall; by S. G. Worth until 1861; by Straw & Bombgartner, of Carey, two years, and later with Col. S. H. Hunt, of Upper Sandusky, with whom he was engaged when Gov. Brough issued his call for the " 100-day" recruits. Company D, of Carey, of which he was a member, was called into active service and assigned to the One Hundred and Forty-fourth Begiment, Ohio National Guards, participating in the battles of Monocacy and Berryville, where the rebel Gen. Mosby attempted to capture the provision and ammunition train and $110,000 of Union money. The enemy having succeeded in taking the latter, Mr. Lime was one of the ten who volunteered to recover it; he was discharged at Camp Chase and retiirned to Upper Sandusky in 1865; since that time he has been engaged as clerk in various establishments, besides doing a large amount of business on his own account. Mr. Lime was married, August 23, 1866, to Henrietta Wiseman, of Clarion County, Penn. They have two children - Balph H., born September 12, 1867, and Maggie, born March 5, 1876. The latter is a veritable musical prodigy. At the age of three years she could perform on any instrument she could manipulate, and is the youngest child living who possesses such remarkable skill; she has received special mention Iq many of the leading papers. In 1877, Mr. Lime erected the Hudson House, which he is now conducting, and he is also lessee of the Upper Sandusky Opera House, Politically, he is a Republican.

JOSIAH S. LOWRY, the pioneer miller of this county, was born in Allegheny County, Penn., April 22, 1820. His parents were Robert and Elizabeth (Scott) Lowry, the former born in Allegheny County, Penn., September 4, 1794, the latter in Washington County, Penn., March 28, 1794. His death occurred in Huntington County, Ind. , September 3, 1854, hers in this county October, 1858. They were the parents of eleven children, five now living - Josiah S., our subject; Mary (widow of James White), born February 8, 1819; Elizabeth, October 14, 1823; Robert, March 18, 1826; John S., September 22, 1832. Josiah Lowry acquired the miller's trade with his father, with whom he came to Richland County in 1833, where he was employed fourteen years. He came to this county in 1846, and settled in this township, leasing a farm of eighty acres, and conducting the old Indian Mill for several years. He now owns ninetynine and a half acres, which he purchased in 1874, and on which he erected a commodious brick residence in 1877, and a fine "bank" barn in 1880. He was married, May 12, 1841, to Mary J. Crossen, five children being born to them, two now living - Milton, born September 16, 1845, and Robert S., September 30, 1847. The deceased all passed away in infancy. Mrs. Lowry died September 6, 1853, and Mr. L. was married in this county, November 1, 1855, to Barbara Kalor, this marriage being followed by five children, of whom four are living - Sarah J., born November 16, 1856; John R., May 6, 1858; James A., May 31, 1860; William E., December 12, 1863. The deceased was Elizabeth, born January 25, 1862, died September 29, 1863. The mother was born in Lancaster County, Penn., September 16, 1833. Mr. Lowry is a successful farmer, and highly esteemed as a citizen. He has served on the grand and petit jury several sessions, was a member of the City Council while in Upper Sandusky, and was reared in the Presbyterian faith.

WILLIAM J. LOUDERMILCH was born in Dauphin County, Penn., June 28, 1843, son of Joseph and Sarah (Lemon) Loudermilch, natives of the same county. Their children were William J., Mary E., George L. and John A. The parents removed to this county in 1858, and two years later to Jones County, Iowa, where they now reside. William Loudermilch worked upon his father's farm till August, 1861, when he enlisted in Company - , Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for four years and a half, and participated in the following battles and skirmishes: Shiloh, Surret Hill, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Knoxville, Buzzard's Roost, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Lovejoy Station, Nashville, New Market and Greenville. In the battle of Chickamau.ga he was wounded in the stomach by a grape shot, which disabled him several weeks. He joined his legiment at Chattanooga, and veteranized at Knoxville, receiving his discharge at Columbus, Ohio, December, 1865. He returned home and engaged in farming, purchasing his present farm in 1877. He was married, October 24, 1867, to Hattie H. Ensminger, daughter of Rev. Lyman and Debora (French) Ensminger, natives of Ohio. Their children are Montie M., born January 4, 1869; Blanch. January 23, 1871, and Joseph L., March 19, 1875. Mrs. L. was born in Allen County, Ohio, August 10, 1848. Mr. Loudermilch served as School Director several years, is a member of the G. A. R., and a Republican in politics. Joseph Loudermilch, father of our subject, enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in August, 1862, and participated in the battle of Berryville, after which he was on detached service as private guard until his discharge at Columbus in January, 1864.

GIBSON A. MAFFETT, farmer, is a native of Crane Township, born March 8, 1851, sou of David and Louisiana (Arnold) Maffett, the former a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., and the latter of Ashland County, Ohio. They reared a family of six children - all living at the px-esent time. Gibson Maffett obtained the rudiments of an education in the district schools, completing his studies in the Northwestern Normal school at Republic, Ohio, graduating from that institution in the scientific class of 1873. He engaged in teaching at the age of nineteen, and continued this work at intervals in connection with his agricultural pursuits until 1880. He was married, Februaiy 12, 1879, to Malissa Gregg, daughter of Andrew and Eliza (Lemert) Gregg, natives of Jefferson and Coshocton Counties respectively, and of Irish and French parentage. She was born in Tymochtee Township August 22, 1851, and graduated from the Normal School of Republic in the same class with her husband in 1873. She engaged in the pedagogic profession at the age of sixteen, and continued in the work about eleven years. Mr. and Mrs. Maffett have but one child - Monte Grace - born December 10, 1879. After his marriage, Mr. M. purchased the farm of 115 acres, where he now resides. He has a desirable location, and devotes his entire attention to agricultural pursuits, valuing his land at $90 per acre.

GEORGE MANN is a native of Mercer County, Penn., and was born December 18, 1832. He is a son of John B. and Hannah (Willard) Mann (see sketch of Isaac Mann), with whom he resided till his twenty-third year. In 1856, he purchased eighty acres of land near Kirby, paying $30 cash and making the following payments by cutting cordwood at 90 cents per cord. He was engaged in farming on this farm till 1878, doing some milling in the meantime, and then purchased his present tract of 160 acres, which he now values at $90 per acre. He deals somewhat in stock, and keeps good grades, some short-horn cattle, merino sheep and Poland-China hogs. Mr. Mann served during the war of the rebellion as private and Sergeant of Company F, One Hundred and First Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in five battles, viz., Pei-ryville, Liberty Gap, Stone River, Hoover's Gap and Chickamauga. He was captured at the last-named battle September 20, 18G3, and was confined in the noted rebel prisons, Belle Island, Libby at Richmond, Va. , Danville, Va., Andersonville, Ga., Charleston and Florence, S. C, and was finally exchanged on the 6th day of March 1805, at Goldsboro, N. C. Mr. Mann was married, October 22, 1859, to Sarah E. Albert, who was born in this county May 22, 1844. Her parents were Jacob and Mary A. (Cordrey) Albert, who were early settlers in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Mann have had ten children - John S. , born March 6, 1861; Minor M., July 26, 1866; Ida M., August 22, 1868; Newton I., October 30, 1870; Mary A., March 14, 1873; Myrtie I., May 16, 1875; Willis R., June 17, 1878; Ralph G. F., September 22, 1881; Louisa E. Z. R., January 23, 1884. George is deceased; he was born January 5, 1863. Mr. Mann is a Republican, and one of the many thorough-going farmers of this township.

ISAAC MANN was Wn in Armstrong County, Penn., May 10, 1827, to John B. and Hannah (Williard) Mann, natives of New Jersey and Bedford County, Penn., respectively, and of English and German parentage. The parents located in this county July 6, 1834, the father's death occurring in 1857; the mother passing away in 1861. Their seven childi'en are all living - Samuel, John, Margaret, Isaac, William, George and Williard. Isaac Mann, the subject of this sketch, left the paternal roof at the age of twenty and learned the trades of house- carpenter and cabinet-maker in Butler County, Penn. He opened a shop in Upper Sandusky in 1851, and in 1853. purchased a farm and has since engaged in agricultural pursuits. His farm being timbered land, he bought a saw mill, and by its operation was enabled to pay for both mill and land. His present home was purchased in 1872, and he is now the owner of 185 acres. His home farm is adorned by a fine brick residence built in 1874, and on this tract the old Indian Mill is located. Mr. Mann was married, December 7, 1853, to Ruanna Carr, daughter of John and Mary (Relph) Carr, early settlers of Meigs County, Ohio. They had nine children, six surviving - La Fayette, born May 13, 1855; Silas S., born March 4, 1863; Susanna, July 29, 1865; Ruanna, December 17, 1867; George G. , July 5, 1870; Isaac A., January 5, 1873. The deceased are Hanna J., born March 3, 1855, died May 28, 1856; an infant, born March 3, 1857, died March 25, 1857; Margaret, born November 29, 1860, died December 25, 1878. Mrs. Mann was born in Meigs County, Ohio, November 18, 1834. In politics Mr. Mann is a Republican. He served one year as Trustee of Mifflin Township, and is highly esteemed as a citizen.

JOB G. MANN, of the firm of Mann & McCoj-mick, dealers in carriages, buggies, agricultural implements, etc., was born in Salem Township, this county, September 21, 1848. He is a son of John and Su.san (Mattsou) Mann, natives of Pennsylvania and Vermont, and of Scotch and English ancestry. They were married in Marion County, and reared a family of eight children. Job G., our subject, was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. He engaged in various pursuits until 1879. at which time he removed to Upper Sandusky and entered into a partnership with N. N. Breinmyre in the sale of agricultural implements for a short period. January 1, 1880, the firm of Mann & McCormick was established, since which time they have done a flourishing business. Mr. Mann was married, May 8, 1873. to Jennie T. AVagoner, daughter of Samue] and Nancy Wagoner, and four children have resulted from this union, namely, Alpha E., Wheeler H., Zella and Franklin R. In politics Mr. Mann is a Republican, himself and wife both being members of the Church of God.

WILLIAM MARGRAF is a native of Saxena, Stadtilm, Germany, born May 22, 1826. He is a son of Louis and Catharine Margraf, of whose seven children, four emigrated to America - Frederick, Albert, Louisa and William. The remaining were Andrew, Christian and an infant daughter. The father embarked for America in 1851, but died on the voyage, and was buried at sea, aged seventy-five years. William Margraf emigrated to the United States in 1848, and located at Bucyrus, Ohio, where he engaged in the shoe-making trade, previously learned in Germany. He came to this county in 1854, and has since engaged in farming, having bought and sold several tracts of land, now owning 196 acres valued at $100 per acre. Mr. Margraf was married, at Bucyrus, Ohio, April 20, 1851, to Justina Karg, born Apri) 3, 1826. Nine children were born to them, seven now living - Ludwig, born January 28. 1852; Charles, Mav 23, 1853; Julia, September 4, 1854; Albert, February 24, 1858; Catherina, January 3. 1863; Frederick, January 28, 1866; Mary, August 5, 1870. The deceased were AVilliam, born March 9, 1856, died January 2. 1859; and an infant, born August 14, 1861. Mr. Margraf is one of the substantial farmers of the township, being a Democrat in politics. Himself and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church.

GEORGE O. MASKEY, M. D., was born in Nevada, this county, February 7, 1856. He is the son of Benjamin and Adaline (Zook) Maskey, natives of Cumberland County, Penn.. and Wayne County, Ohio, respectively, and of German and Scotch parentage. They were married in Crawford County, and located at Nevada in 1853. rearing a family of three children, viz., George O., William F. and Jacob A. William F. is deceased, his death occuri'ing July 25, 1882. George O. Maskey, the subject of this sketch, came to Upper Sandusky, with his parents in 1870. He was educated in the schools of Nevada and Upper Sandusky, graduating at the latter place in 1874. He entered the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1875, and remained at that institution three years, after which he returned to Upper Sandusky, and was engaged as Principal of the Union schools of that place during the school year of 1879-80. He began the study of medicine under the instruction of Robert A. Henderson in 1879, and entered the Cleveland Medical College in 1880, graduating in March, 1882. He located immediately at Upper Sandusky, forming a partnership with Dr. R. A. Henderson in 1882, with whom he still continues in the successful practice of his profession. He is a member of the Legion of Honor, and of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOSEPH A. MAXWELL, dry goods merchant, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., August 5, 1829. He is a son of George and Mary (Fulton) Maxwell, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch-Irish ancestry. They were the parents of eleven children, our subject being the youngest. The father died in his native county and State in 1847, aged sixty-six years; the mother died in 1853, aged sixty-six years. Joseph Maxwell, the subject of this sketch, ensfasfed in teachincf school in his native county at the age of nineteen years, and continued in this pi'ofession until 1856. when, having removed to Upper Sandusky, he was employed as salesman six months with Dr. Orrin Ferris in the drug business. He subsequently purchased Dr.

Ferris' interest in the establisliment, and formed a partnership with J. H. Hoi ton. Two years after, Mr. Holton was succeeded by George J. Maxwell, and two years from this date J. A. Maxwell purchased his brother's interest and became sole proprietor, continuing the business six years, He disposed of his stock of drugs in 1866, and was one of the incorporators of the Wyandot County Bank, of which he was cashier eighteen months, and also a stockholder. In September, 1869, Mr. Maxwell entered into a partnership with T. E. Beery in the dry goods trade, in connection with which they dealt extensively in grain and wool, and this business relation was sustained three and a half years, at the end of which time the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Maxwell continuing in the dry goods trade. He erected Centennial block, a large two-story brick building on Wyandot avenue, the main room being 40x85 feet, and the grocery room 20x85 feet in dimension. Mr. Maxwell occupies the main room with a large stock of dry goods, carpets, etc., and owns a half interest in the grocery store, which is also well stocked. In politics, Mr. Maxwell is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church, to which he is known as a liberal contributor. Mr. Maxwell was married November 17, 1857, to Miss Mattie A. Edwards, daughter of Hampton H. and Maria (Bean) Edwards, of Upper Sandusky. Six children were born to them, five living - Mary M., born June 30, 1859; Anna B., October 8, 1861; Ella J., June 19, 1864; Joseph E., August 16, 1869; Lottie B., January 8, 1875. The deceased is Charles A., born May 5, 1868, died May 27, 1868. Mr Maxwell is, perhaps, the l<^ading merchant of Upper Sandusky, carrying a stock the year round valued at $20,000. He is a man of large business experience and ability, and is thoroughly versed in all the various branches of his vocation. He is also a man of unquestionable character and gentlemanly beai'ing, and is entitled to a position in the front rank of citizenship not only for his superior ability as a business agent, but also for his inherent worth as an individual.

ABRAHAM McCLAIN, one of the most highly esteemed pioneers of this county, was born in Ross County, Ohio, April 14, 1810. He is a son of James and Mary (Osborn) McClain, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. His parents were married in Ross County, Ohio, to which locality they both had migrated in their early single days, and where they reared a family of four sons and two daughters, our subject being as this date, the only surviving member. His father moved from Madison County to Wyandot in April, 1846, and settled in Pitt Township, where he purchased a farm on which he died in 1855, in his eighty-fourth year; his wife, Mary, after his death removing to her son's home where she died in 1865, in a log cabin erected by John Bearskin, a full-blooded Indian. Our subject resided with his parents till his sixth year in his native county, then removed with tbem to Pickaway County, and three years later to Madison County, where he grew to manhood. Living on the frontier in those early days, the advantages of schools were almost entirely denied him. He was employed on the farm with his parents till his marriage to Mary A. Netf, November 15, 1831, soon after which he removed to what is now this county, arriving here in February, 1834. This locality was then an unbroken forest inhabited chiefly by Indians, with whom Mr. McClain was on quite familiar terms, being personally acquainted with the chiefs Sumundewat, Bearskin, Peacock, Matthew Mudeater, Dr. Greyeyes, James Rankins and Jonathan and Isaac Zorne. Amid these surroundings he began the toilsome task of building up a home, and right manfully he has fought his way through the years of an industrious life. We find him now the owner of 224 acres of valuable land, and comfortably housed in a substantial brick residence, enjoying the comforts of life in his old age, though somewhat broken in health by the years of toil. His farm is well stocked with the best grades of cattle, sheep and hogs, and he yet does quite an extensive farming business. By his first wife, who died August 9, 1853, Mr. McClain had nine children, six of whom are now living - John G., born November 15, 1834; Jane E., August 23, 1838; Archibald, March 24, 1841; Marv R., May 14, 1843; David P., April 15,1845, and Zachary T., May 6,' 1847. Mrs. McClain was born November 12, 1808. Mr. McClain's second wife was Catharine A. Beriien, to whom he was married, January 29, 1856. She is a daughter of Jacob and Saloma (Zimmerman) Beriien, and was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., May 12, 1833. By this union eight children have resulted, seven still living, viz.: Sarah E., born October 30, 1857; Abraham L., May 20, 1860; Leefe B., February 18, 1862; Elmore J., November 2, 1863; Emma A., June 17, 1865; Myrtie E., March 25, 1870, and Charles A., August 16, 1875. Saloma, who was born December 8, 1858, died August, 1859. Mr. McClain is an enthusiastic Republican and ii true patriot. Three sons were soldiers in the late war and his father, James McClain, was a soldier in the war of 1812. He began his business life a poor boy, but has accumulated a valuable property, and with his garnered stores, his three score years and ten failed not to crown him with gray hairs and honor.

ARCHIBALD H. McCLAIN, son of Abraham and Mary A (Neff) Mc- Clain, was born in Pitt Township, this county, March 24, 1841. He obtained a fair education in the schools of his neighborhood, and remained with his parents on the farm until the opening of the late war when he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, September 24, 1862, and participated in eleven severe battles prominent among which was that of Winchester 1st, where his company suffered heavy losses, himself being taken prisoner, and detained at Belle Island about thirty days, after which time he was paroled and returned home on furlough. He subsequently rejoined his regiment and served till the close of the war, being captured at the battle of Richmond, and witnessing the surrender of Gen, Lee's army at Appomattox. He was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, as Hospital Orderly, having been a faithful soldier, seldom missing an engagement. He returned to his home in Crane Township, and in 1866 was married to Minerva Waterhouse, of St. Joseph County, Ind. They have four children - Elmore, James, Abraham and Earnest. In 1875, Mr. McClain removed to the West, locating in Washington County, Iowa, in 1877. He owns a farm of 160 acres near Brighton, Iowa, and this he has well- improved, valuing the same at $40 per acre. He has many friends in this county.

DR. JAMES McCONNELL, whose portrait appears in this work, and one of the oldest physicians of this county, was born in Huntingdon County, Penn., March 8, 1802, and is a son of John and Sarah (Armitage) McConnell. He was educated in the district schools of pioneer times, and while quite a youth began the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. John Henderson. He graduated at the Baltimore Medical College and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession at Lewiston, Penn., where he remained till 1845. He then disposed of his property in Lewiston, surrendered his practice in that locality and removed to Upper Sanduskj', where he has since resided, and where he established an extensive and profitable practice. He was faithful to his calling till the lapse of years compelled him to abandon it, which, with reluctance, he did in 1868. Since that time he has been " npon the retired list," and his son, Dr. Robert N. McConnell, has assumed his practice. He has been very successful in his profession, and has accumulated a large amount of property, lands, lots and business rooms. Dr. McConnell was married at Columbus, Ohio, in 1842, to Margaretta Nelson, daughter of Robert Nelson, and live children were born to them, two of whom are now living - Robert N. and John B. The deceased are Martha S., Jane and an infant. The Doctor was one of the most highly esteemed of the citizens of Upper Sandusky, having always led an honorable life. His character was of the sternest excellence, and his social as well as his professional career has been marked by the utmost sincerity and candor. Both he and Mrs. McConnell were members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics. Dr. McConnell was a stanch Republican. His death occurred April 12, 1884, at the advanced age of nearly eighty-two years. The following notice of his life and character appeared in the Wyandot C/mow of April 17: " Another venerable and esteemed citizen has passed away. He died Saturday morning, April 12, at half past 9 o'clock. About a week preceding death, he took a severe cold, which developed into congestion of the lungs. Up and until Ihat time, aside from the usual infirmities of age, the Doctor had enjoyed remarkable health. A line constitution, which he guarded with correct habits, extended to him its results, and he rarely sufiei'ed physical affliction. He was one of our first settlers, coming here during the land sales in 1845. He had faith in the new town and the then surrounding country, and watched their progress with no little interest. He was one of our first physicians, and held in high esteem for his skill and usefulness in the profession, continuing practice until the year 1868, when the tendency of years required a more inactive life, and even then he reluctantly retired from practice, but with the proud satisfaction of seeing the mantle fall upon an able and efficient son. The deceased was somewhat eccentric, yet this phase in his nature was a pleasing one which endeared the Doctor to all our people. His it was to be enthusiastic and positive, but the silver lining to this peculiar quality was a willing consideration for the opinion of others, even when he was almost sure to utter a difference. He was ever genial and kind, with a heart full of sympathy, taking a deep interest in everything that affected our people. He had a strong attachment for neighbors and friends, especially for those connected with the early settlement of the town, which was made quite manifest in his everyday walk and conversation. For the past fifteen or twenty years the deceased contented himself in looking after his valuable landed interests in this city and n ear it, which was the result of judicious investments at an early day; and made his life and the life of others agreeable by his friendly contact. Until age had brought those infirmities which it seems humanity is not permitted to escape, the Doctor enjoyed unusual health, and scarcely a day passed but his manly form was seen moving upon our streets. He seemed to admire the open day, and was one of the few men who rarely found fault with the weather or surrounding circumstances. This peculiarity he no doubt contracted by a long and active practice in his profession. His many years within our midst are without a blemish, and although positive in conclusions and never loath in asserting his convictions of right, he had not an enemy; nor one who did not feel a degree of pleasure in his presence. His social qualities were a little singular, yet not the less attractive; and above all, he enjoyed a rehearsal of old times in which he would grow animated and intensely interesting. He never forgot his old

State of Pennsylvania, and seemed to cling to the recollection of liis youth with a pleasurable pride. He was one of our best citizens, pure and honest in all his actions, living with a desire of seeing others live to enjoy life; and never negligent in his responses when a friend needed his services or advice. He was an exemplary citizen - living a life worthy of imitation. No one will be more sadly missed that Dr. McConnell, who has been one of us so long, and whose very presence seemed to identify the place. After appropriate services at his late residence, by the Rev. S. Fenner, on Monday, at 3 o'clock, his remains were interred in the family lot at Oak Hill Cemetery.'"

ROBERT N. McCONNELL, M. D., was born in Lewiston, Penn., April 29, 1843; son of James and Margaretta (Nelson) McConnell. He came to Upper Sandusky with his parents when but two years of age, and was educated in the public schools of that place, entering the Ohio Weslyan University in 1859, taking a preparatory course, and subsequently entering the Jefferson College at Canonsburg, Penn.. with the intention of taking a classical course. This arrangement was thwarted, however, by his enlistment in Septembev, 1862, in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years as a private in the late war. He was commissioned as Hospital Attendant, serving until the battle of Winchester, June 15, 1863, at which engagement the entire regiment was taken prisoners and confined at Belle Island. After four weeks Dr. McConnell was released on parole and returned home and during his sojoui-n attended a course of lectures at the Starling Medical College having begun the study of medicine while in the service. He was discharged from the One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, by special order from the War Department to accept a commission as Assistant Surgeon in the One Hundred and Thirty third Ohio National Guards, in the spring of 1864, and served with the regiment until the expiration of its term of service in the fall of the same year. He entered the medical department of the Wooster University at Cleveland, and graduated in 1865, in the first class that graduated from that institution Immediately after taking his degree he was appointed Assistant Surgeon General of the State by Gov. Brough, and continued in this office till it was abolished, a year afterward. Dr. McConnell then returned home, and during the winter of 1866-67 attended the Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, after which he opened up a drug store in Upper Sandusky in connection with his practice. In 1869, he disposed of his interest in the drug establishment to L. A. Brunner and devoted his entire attention to his profession, attending a course of lectures during the winter of 1870-71 at Belleview Medical College, New York City. In order to lay the foundation for more complete success in the practice of his profession. Dr. McConnell proceeded to Europe in 1878, and attended the Imperial Medical XTniversity at Vienna, Austria, returning to Upper Sandusky after an absence of about one year. He was in 1874, appointed Director of the Ohio Penitentiary under Gov. Allen's administration, serving in that capacity two years with great credit to himself and to the institution. In 1882, Dr. Connell entered into a partnership with Isaac N. Bowman, which connection still exists. He has established a lai'ge practice and is among the foremost of the physicians of this section of the State. He is an honored member of the F. & A. M. , having attained the thirty-second degree; also a member of the Knights of Honor and the G. A. R. In politics. Dr. McConnell is a thorough Republican.

NELSON McFAKLAND is a native of Belford County, Penn., born October 20, 1839. His parents were of Scotch-Irish descent and came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1843. His father w^as a soldier in the war of 1812, being wounded in the battle of Tippecanoe. He died in Illinois in 1863; his wife's death occurred in 1849. Of their thirteen children but five are living, namely: Andrew, John, Elizabeth, Jane and Nelson. The latter came to this State with his parents and grew up in the counties of Belmont and Guernsey in which he attended school and engaged in farming and teaming. He subsequently spent five years in Illinois returning the first of the year 1860. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and at the close of three months' service re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for three years. He took part in the battles of Moorefield, Winchester, New Market, Piedmont, Lynchburg, Snickersford, Marti nsburg, Strawsburg, Cedar Creek and several minor engagements. His regiment was captured at Winchester; was paroled and exchanged, and afterward re-organized at Martinsburg in February, 1864. He was subsequently twice captured, the last time three days before Lee's surrender. He received his discharge in June, 1865, and returned home; farmed rented land a few years; purchased eighty-five acres on which he resided eight years; and in June, 1881, purchased his present farm of 133 acres valued at $70 per acre. Mr. McFarland was married, October, 1865, to Mary A. Moody, who was born in this county October 1, 1835. She is a daughter of Timothy and Susan (Bower) Moody, and has always resided in this county. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland have no children; their adopted son James W., was born October 24, 1875. Mr. McFarland is a Kepublican and a member of the G. A. E. , and is associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HON. ROBERT McKELLY is a native of Lancaster County, Penn., and was born April 8, 1815; he is a son of Alexander and Mary (Torrence) McKelly, who were natives of County Antrim, Ireland, from whence they emigrated to America in 1800. They first settled in Lancaster County, Penn., residing thei'e till 1823, then removing to Allegheny County, near Pittsburgh, where Mr. McKelly died in his eightieth year, and Mrs. Mc- Kelly in her sixty-third, the death of the latter occurring September 22, 1845. They reared a family of ten children, of whom but three are now living, namely: Martha, wife of James Orr, of Barnesville, Ohio; Robert and Elizabeth H. Robert McKelly, the subject proper of this notice, obtained a good education in the schools of Lancaster and Allegheny Counties, where he taught several tei'ms, beginning at the age of fifteen. In 1834, he came to Ohio, and was employed in the schools of Bellville, Lexington and in Knox County; he began the study of law at Mt. Vernon under the instruction of Hem-y B. Curtis, in 1838, and continued under his regime one year. He theu further prosecuted his studies with Col. John K. Miller, and was admitted to the bar in 1842, serving as Deputy Postal Clerk in the meantime. He began the practice of law at Bucyrus in July, 1842, removing to Upper Sandusky in June, 1845, to assume the duties of Register of the United States Land Office, to which he had been appointed by President Polk. This office having been removed to Defiance. Mr. McKelly resigned in 1848, and returned to Upper Sandusky. In 1851, he was appointed Probate Judge of this county, by Gov. Wood, the election having resulted in a tie vote. In 1854, he was chosen Dii-ector of the Ohio & Indiana Railroad (now the P., Ft. W. & Chicago, Railroad), and served in this capacity till about 1870; he was chosen President of the same line prior to the consolidation of the three roads, Ohio & Pennsylvania. Ohio & Indiana and Ft. Wayne & Chicago, serving seven months and holding an interest in the road, till it was leased by the Pennsylvania Company. In 1857, Mr. McKelly vpas elected State Senator and creditably filled the duties of that office one term, since which time he has devoted his attention almost wholly to his profession. In September, 1881, he was appointed by the Court to serve an unexpired term in the office of Prosecuting Attorney, and was elected to the same office in October, 1881; he has practiced the legal profession in this county almost forty years, and his labors have been bountifully rewarded both in a financial and professional sense; he is one of the oldest members of the Wyandot bar and is also recognized as one of its ablest representatives; he is a man of great force of character, and for keen business sagacity is perhaps unsurpassed by any of his cotemporaries. Mr. Mc- Kelly was married at Bellville, Ohio, to Kebecca J. Ogle, daughter of Enoch and Catharine Ogle, and ten children were born to them, three of whom are all that are now living, namely: Robert A., born May 20, 1843; Roberta A., August 13, 1817, and James M., May, 13, 1851. The mother of these children passed away June 12, 1863, and Mr. McKelly was married December 31, 1870, to Isabel, daughter of Jesse and Sarah (Miles) Snyder. He is a prominent member of the F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F., and affiliates with the Democratic party. As a representative citizen of this county we present the portrait of Mr. McKelly in this work.

ROBERT A. McKELLY was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, May 13, 1843; he is a son of Robert and Rebecca (Ogle) McKelly, who removed to Wyandot County in 1845; he was educated in the public schools of Upper Sandusky, afterward attending the Ohio Weslyan University one year; he closed his educational pursuits at the ago of seventeen, and engaged as clerk in the Auditor's office, under the administration of Peter B. Beidler, and subsequently formed a partnership with Thomas Shissler in the drug business. This firm existed one year, when Mr. McKelly purchased his partners interest, and conducted the business independently until 1865; he then retired from business one year, but subsequently engaged as clerk in the dry goods store of S. M. Worth until appointed Deputy Auditor, under the regime of Jonathan Maffet. In 1872, he was elected Auditor, and re-elected in 1874, at the expiration of his second term entering into a partnership with C. B. Hare in the hardware business, in which occupation he has since continued, the business being transacted under the firm name of Hare & Mc- Kelly. They have established a good trade, and carry a large stock of goods, consisting of everything usually found in a first-class hardware store. Mr. McKelly was married May 10, 18*66, to Mary J. Campbell, of Coshocton, Ohio, and three children have been born to them - Isabel R. , born April 27, 1867; Thomas M., September 23, 1869. and Robert C, February 10, 1872. Mr. McKelly has been a member of the School Board for ten years, and was instrumental in the erection of the fine New Union School Building of Upper Sandusky, during the year 1883; he is a distinguished member of the F. & A. M., advancing as far as the Chapter, also a member of the Royal Arcanum. In political sentiment, he is a Democrat.

ROBERT McKELVY, whose portrait we present in this work, and who is one of the county's most esteemed pioneers, was born in County Antrim, Ireland. February 2, 1819. He is a son of John and Mary McKelvy, who were both natives of the same county, where the former died in 1866: the latter in 1864. They reared a family of five children, three of whom - Margaret, Robert and Mary - emigrated to America. Robert McKelvy crossed the Atlantic in 1843, and stopped at St. Thomas, Canada, where he learned the tanner's trade. In 1846, he came to Upper Sandusky and engaged in the tanning business with William Trimble till 1850, when the latter retired, Mr. McKeIvy continuing in the business till 1870, when he established a harness shop on the corner of Main and Hick streets, where he conducted a flourishing business. Mr. McKelvy recently erected a large ice house, and this business will claim a portion of his attention in the future. He has been one of the important business factors of Upper Sandusky for nearly forty years, and is well known to the community for his habits of industry and perseverance. In his time he has had a vast business experience, and his knowledge of the world and its ways is no less extensive. Born and reared amid the brave, hardy and freedom -seeking sons of Erin, schooled among the cautious and skillful Canadians in the rules of his trade, and energized by business contact with the shrewd commercial Yankees, he is well qualified for the strong position which he occupies in the business sphere of his community. By hard labor and persevering industry Mr. McKelvy has accumulated a handsome competence of this world's goods, owning two acres where he resides, ten acres within the corporation, and other town property of value. He is a Democrat in political sentiment, and though not an office-seeker, he served two years as Township Trustee, and two years in the City Council of Upper Sandusky. He and his family are associated with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. McKelvy is one of the most thoroughl}'^ respected of the pioneers of the county, always having sustained an unblemished character, and kindly regarded by the citizens with whom he is associated. He was married, February 14, 1850, to Eliza Ellis, Rev. James R. Bonner, of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, officiating. Mrs. McKelvy was a daughter of Robert and Sarah Ellis, and was born in County Antrim, Ireland, March 9, 1826, emigrating to America in 1847. Seven children blessed this union, sis of whom are now living - William J., born March 8, 1854; Mary E., April 6, 1858; Hester J., October 9, 1860; John S., March 10, 1862; Robert E., March 14, 1864; Margaret C, April 7, 1866. Sarah A., eldest, who was born November 19, 1851, died February 25, 1881. She was married to James H. Kerr November 19, 1872, and was the mother of one child, Robert Mc. Kerr, who, since his mother's death, has been adopted by his grandfather, Mr. McKelvy.

WILLIAM J. McKELVY, dealer in and manufacturer of harnesses, saddles, collars, etc., was born in Upper Sandusky March 8, 1854. He is the son of Robert and Eliza (Ellis) McKelvy, and was reared and educated in the city of his birth. At the age of seventeen he engaged in the harness ti'ade with his father, with whom he remained five years. He subsequently became a partner of his father, doing business under the firm name of Mc- Kelvy & Son two years. At the end of this time he purchased his father's interest, and has since conducted the business independently. He carries a stock of $2,500 to 13,000, employing three to five hands constantly. He owns the building which he occupies, the stock which it contains, and is doing a thriving business. He was married, September 30, 1880, to Miss Rosalind Engel, daughter of Christian and Mary (Hipp) Engel, residents of Upper Sandusky. Mrs. McKelvy was born March 6, 1859. Mr. Mc- Kelvy is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Mrs. McKelvy of the German Luthei-an Church. In politics Mr. McKelvy is Democratic.

CAPT. HENRY MILLER, son of Henry and Mary (Ziegler) Miller, was born in Union County, Penn., May 1, 1818. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and were married in that State about 1814. They removed to Juniata County, Penn., in 1820, and resided in that locality until 1845, wlien they came to Ohio and settled in this county. They were the parents of five children, three living - Samuel, Henry and Sarah. John, an infant, is deceased, also Mary, the vp^ife of Michael Depler, who died in 1863. The father died in this count}- in 1848, aged about fifty-five years. The mother survived her husband a number of years and died in her seventy-third year. Henry Miller, the subject of this sketch, was engaged upon a farm during his earlier years, subsequently serving an apprenticeship at the printer's trade, pursuing this occupation five years, and finally abandoninof it on account of failing health. In 1845, he removed to Ohio and engaged in the carpenter's trade with his father till June 3, 1846, at which time he enlisted in Company F, Third Ohio Kegiment, in the Mexican war, He enlisted as private, but was commissioned Brevet Second Lieutenant about six months afterward, serving until the close of his term of service - one year. He was discharged in June, 1847, and returned to Upper Sandusky, where he engaged in the butchering business five years. In 1854, Mr. Miller removed with his family to Iowa and engaged one year in agricultural pursuits, but returned to Upper Sandusky at the expiration of that time and engaged in various vocations until elected Recorder of the county in 1859. During his term of office Mr. Miller enlisted in the late war, Company K, Fiftv -fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantiy, for three years, entering the service in 1861. He was commissioned First Lieutenant and, in 1862, as Captain, participating in the following battles: Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mission Ridge, and the battles of the entire Atlanta campaign. In 1864, he tendered his i-esignation and returned to his family in Upper Sandusky, engaging in the grocery and provision trade from 1865 to 1878, being then appointed Deputy Auditor, in which capacity he is now serving. He held the office of Township Clerk eight consecutive years, and as member of the City Council a number of years. He was a member of the Union School Board, and a Republican in politics. Himself and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Miller was married January 4, 1849, to Ellen Walker, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Newman) Walker, residents of Upper Sandusky, and ten children have been born to them, three now living - Virginia E., Delia E and Mary E., wife of Frank Myers, residents of Upper Sandusky. The deceased are Charles B., Henry William, McCandlish, Rhoda I., Clara E., Rose May and Harry E.

GEORGE A. MITCHELL was born in Knox County, Ohio, May 30, 1819, son of Joseph and Martha (Carr) Mitchell, the former a native of Washington County, Penn., born January 1, 1782; the latter of Bucks County, Penn., born August 22, 1795; the latter died June 21, 1835; the former August 23, 1865. They were married in Knox County, Ohio, September 10, 1811, and were the parents of six children, three - Nathaniel, George A. and James - still living. The family resided in Richland County from 1821 till the father's death. George Mitchell came to this county in 1846 and has since engaged in agricultural pursuits. He purchased his present farm in 1865 at $40 per acre; this he has improved and provided with good buildings, now estimating its value at $100 per acre. Mr. Mitchell was married November 28,1848, to Catharine L. Davre, daughter of David and Amanda (Hawk) Duvre, the former a native of Philadelphia, Penn., the latter of W^arren County, N. J. The death of Mrs. Mitchell occurred October 20, 1849, and Mr. M. was again married April 6, 1851, to Sarah M. Snover, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hawk) Snover, and one child has been born to them - Joseph O. , September 1, 1852. Mrs. Mitchell