Wyandot County, Ohio - Biographical sketches (3 of 5 so headed), 1884 (part 4 of 5)

JOHN MITSCH, farmer, was born near the city of Worms, Germany, December 23, 1828. He is the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Reyrner) Mitsch, who emigrated to America in 1841, and settled in Crawford County. In 1859, they removed to thi^ county, and located in Antrim Township, where the father died in 1864, aged sixty-two years - the mother, January 7, 1878, in her eightieth year. They were the parents of six children, the living being John, Catharine and Magdalena. John Mitsch spent six years in the schools of Germany, and subsequently acquired some learning in this country. He resided with his parents on the farm in Crawford County till 1852. when he migrated to California in search of the "yellow dust," his efforts being crowned with success. He returned to the ''paternal roof " in 1857, and in the following year purchased 160 acres of land at 112.50 per acre in this county, whei'e has since resided and on which farm he erected a handsome brick residence at a cost of $3,000, in 1881. He has since added eighty acres to his original purchase and values the whole at $75 per acre. He has acquired his possessions by industry and good management, inherit! nor but a small sum from his father's estate; he is a scientific farmer and makes a specialty of rearing tine grades of cattle, horses and hogs. Mr. Mitsch was married, February 6, 1859, to Rose A. Kipfer, and five children have resulted from this union, four living - Albert H., born June 23, 1860; George F., May 6. 1864; Emma R. and Mary R. (twins) born January 2, 1866. An infant daughter is deceased; it was born July 13, 1861, and died in September of the same year. Mrs. Mitsch's death occurred January 19, 1866, and Mr. M. was again married, March, 1879, to Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter, n6e Kipfer, sister of his first wife and a native of Switzerland, born March 24, 1824; they have no children. Mr. Mitsch, with his wife, is a member of the German Reformed Church, to which they are liberal contributors. He has served as School Director during the greater part of his residence in the township, and favors the Democratic school of politics.

JOHN F. MYERS was born in Stark County, Ohio, December 23, 1827. He is the son of Peter and Susannah (Flickinger) Myers, natives of Pennsylvania. They were the parents of two children - Jeremiah A. and John F. The father's death occurred in January, 1828; the mother survived till August, 1882. She was born November 30, 1799. John F., our subject, spent the first thirteen years of his life in Paris, Starke County, subsequently removing to Canton, where he finished his education at the age of twenty-two. He engaged in the tailoring trade at Canton four years, and after several changes of place and business, opened a grocery store in Upper Sandusky in 1869. In this occupation, at the corner of Sandusky and Wyandot avenues, he is still engaged. Mr. Myers was married at Little Sandusky, April 18, 1852, to Martha J. Eggleston, daughter of David and Elizal3eth (McCleary) Eggleston, natives of New York and New Hampshire respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Eggleston settled in this county in 1841-42, and were the parents of six children, five of whom are now living - Mary, Martha J., Charles, George A., Chloe E. The deceased was Rosena, who died in Marseilles Township, in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are the parents of ten children - five living, namely: Fx'ank E., born March 27, 1853; Emma J., September 18. 1854; Delia M., in 1863; George, August 16, 1868, and Edward S., December 6, 1876. Mr. Myers served as Township Clerk in Pitt Township two years; as Township Treas- urer several years; was elected City Councilman in 1874, and re-elected in 1883. In politics, Mr. Myers is a Democrat. He is the owner of a valuable farm southwest of the city of Upper Sandusky and a comfortable residence on Seventh street.

JOHN F. MYERS, Jr., was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, October 15. 1844. He is a son of Michael and Susan (McClain) Myers, the former a native of Hancock and the latter of Pickaway County. The parents settled ill this county in 1846. Our subject was educated in the common schools and enlisted in the war in May, 1863, joining Company A, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guard, Capt. Regan commanding company; Col. Hunt commanding regiment. He participated in the skirmishes at Berryville and Monocacy Junction, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio. He resided on the farm of his wife's parents till 1882, when he purchased his present farm of 110 acres, paying for the same $100 per acre. He has a desirable location, makes a specialty of rearing good stock, and is one of the model farmers of the county. He was married September 13, 1868, to Frances Hale, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Donor) Hale. Their children are Harry E., born July 24, 1869; James B., October 26, 1872; William F., January 17, 1875; Elizabeth E. and Mary E. (twins), born February 17, 1878; Ralph E. , September 11, 1876; George F., October 29, 1879. The latter two are deceased - Ralpk E. dying August 21, 1877, and George F., September 14, 1880. Mrs. Myers was born in Cumberland County, Penn., October 27, 1846; died March 16, 1882. Mr. Myers is a member of the Church of God, the G. A. R. , and a Democrat in politics.

LEVI T. MYERS, of the firm of Streby. Myers & Kail, city flouring mills, was born in York County, Penn., April 11, 1840, He is the son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Toner) Myers, also natives of Pennsylvania, and who were married in Carroll County, Md. They were the parents of eight children, namely, Levi T., Mary C. , Susan, John T. and Jacob T. (twins), Ann M. and Elizabeth M. Sarah M. is deceased, her death occurring at the age of twenty-two. Levi T., our subject, was educated in the schools of Hanover, Penn., and at the age of ten began his work in the milling business, which he has ever since engaged in, with the exception of two years' grocery business in Bucyrus, Ohio, and eighteen months in jewelry in Pennsylvania. After operating in the milling business for a number of years in the various places of Emmittsburg, Md., Milan, Bucyrus, Napoleon, and Wooster, Ohio, he removed to Upper Sandusky October 28, 1878, and formed a partnership with R. E. Kerr and Christian Merrick in the old Upper Sandusky Mills; this partnership existed two years. In 1880, he entered into a partnership with W. J. Streby, and a year later the present firm of Streby^ Myers & Kail was formed. Mr. Myers was married at Boiling Springs, Penn., October 19, 1869, to Matilda D. Shaffer. They have one child - Dustin S. , born August 6, 1870. Mrs. Myers is a native of Cumberland County, Penn., and was born in January, 1843. Mr. Myers is a member of the F. & A. M., and, with his wife, of the English Lutheran Church.

MICHAEL MYERS, son of Michael and Mary M. (Clore) Myers, natives of Pennsylvania, was born in Pickaway, Ohio, February 24, 1819. He is one of thirteen children, six living - Polly, Henry, Sarah, David, Hannah and Michael. Their parents were early settlers of Pickaway, but removed to Hancock County in 1832, where the mother died in 1835, and the father in 1853, the latter aged seventy-seven. Michael Myers was educated in his native county, and was there married, February 2, 1843, to Susan Mc-

Clain, daughter of Zachariah and Susan (Spahr) McClain, of Irish and German ancestry. They havo fifteen children, eleven living - John F., born October 15, 1844; George W., October 23, 1846; William M., February 9. 1849; James M., October 5, 1851; Bertha E., July 28, 1857; Michael U., October 3, 1859; Sue E., October 11, 1861; Dessa E. and Crissa A. (twins), Aiagust 28, 1866; Peter D., August 10, 1869, and Blanch, February 12, 1874. The deceased were Harriet, born September 14, 1853, died February 20, 1857; Mary E., born September 2, 1855, died April 22, 1857; Samuel E., born October 11, 1863, died March 3, 1864; Henry E., born December 30, 1864, died in September, 1865. Mrs. Myers was born in Pickaway County, July 24, 1826. Mr. Myers removed to this county in 1846, and purchased government land in Crane Township at |2.50 per acre, obtaining his title from James K. Polk, President. His farm is now valued at $80 per acre. Mr. Myers is a Democrat, self and wife members of the United Brethren Church.

T. Y. MOODY, retired farmer, was born in Waterbury, Vt., January 2, 1809. He is a son of David and Prisciila (Cady) Moody, natives of Massachusetts. They settled in Vermont before marriage, and were the parents of eleven children, of whom but two are now living, namely, Timothy and Prisciila. the latter residing in Upper Sandusky, wife of John Justice. The parents removed from their native State to Clark County, Ohio, in 1819. and five years later to Crawford County (now Wyandot), purchasing land near Bowsherville, where they resided until their death; the father's decease took place about 1840, at the age of sixty-six years; the mother survived till 1868, and died in her ninety-sixth year. With the exception of eight years in Indiana, Mr. Moody has resided in Wyandot County since 1824. He was married near Bowsherville, August 27, 1831, to Susan Bowsher, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Harpsteri Bowshei', and eleven children have blessed their union - Eliza, born August 7, 1832; Mary A., October 1, 1835; John, August 2, 1837; Prisciila, March 21, 1839; David, January 22, 1849; Lyman C, November 21, 1842; Maria, February 23, 1845; Ellen, October 1, 1848. The deceased are Matthew, born November 18, 1833, died May - , 1867; Leeland, born August 13, 1850, died December 31, 1864, and William A., born July 13, 1856, died March 19, 1871. These were followed by their mother, Susan Bowsher, July 29, 1880, her age being sixty- four years. Mr. Moody was married, December 29, 1881, to Orpah Lloid, of Upper Sandusky. They are members of the English Lutheran Church, and well respected as citizens. Mr. Moody has accumulated considerable property, and is now enjoying the fruits of his earlier labors.

HON. CHESTER R. MOTT, a leading attorney of Upper Sandusky, was born in Susquehanna County, Penn., July 15, 1813. He is the son of Orange and Ruhanna (Shattuck) Mott, natives of Connecticut, and of French and English extraction respectively. They were married in Connecticut, and were the parents of nine children, of whom eight are still living, namely, Oi'ange, Julia, Marilla, Louis, William K., Chester R. , Harriet and Amasa. The mother died in 1821, aged thirty-nine years; the father died about 1870, aged nearly ninety-nine years. Judge Mott, as he is familiarly known, obtained as good an education as the common schools of the place of his nativity afforded. He became a teacher in such schools at the age of nineteen. After teaching in his native place for two consecutive winters, he pursued a course of studies in a seminary endowed by the Hon. Gerrit Smith, of Peterboro, N. Y., and located at Florence, Oneida Co., N. Y., under the name of Florence Manual Labor Institute. From this institution Mr. Mott went directly to Erie County, Penn., where he studied law; was admitted to the bar of the several courts of that State, including the Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the "Western District of Pennsylvania. Ke opened an office in Erie in 1838, and continued the same until the' spring of 1844, when he removed directly to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where he has ever since resided. At the organization of the new county of "Wyandot, in April, 1845, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney, and again elected at the October election in 1845, for the full term of two years, and after two years' service he resigned his office, and M.. H. Kirby succeeded thereto by appointment. In 1849, Mr. Mott was elected County Auditor, and re-elected in 1851; his second term expired in March, A. D. 1854. In 1857, he was elected by the counties of Hardin and "Wyandot their representative in the General Assembly of the State, in which body he served daring its sessions of 1858 and 1859. Declining to be a candidate for a second term, he continued the practice of his profession in connection with his partner, Hon. John Berry, now deceased, until 1865, when he was again elected to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of his county, just twenty years after his first election to the same office, but, before the expiration of this latter term, he was obliged to resign the same, to assume the duties of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Third Judicial District of the State, embracing twenty counties, being the largest territorial district of the State, and then embracing four subdivisions. Judge Mott was elected in the fourth subdivision, composed of the counties of "Wyandot, Crawford, Seneca and Hancock, for the term of five years, expiring February 9, 1872, since which time his attention has been turned to his professional pursuits. He was several times elected to the office of Mayor of Upper Sandusky, and for several years served as Councilman and a member of the Board of Education. Mr. Mott was married May 17, 1838, to Eleanor Chase, daughter of Briton and Eleanor (Carr) Chase, natives of New Lebanon, Columbia Co., N. Y. They have two married daughters now living - Harriett E., wife of James M. Orr, and Ella C, wife of S. A. Magruder. Judge Mott has spent many years in the public service and for the public good, and his long official career has been characterized by its integrity, intelligence and firm adherence to principle under all circumstances.

JAMES N. NELSON, Coroner, Upper Sandusky, is a native of Beaver County, Penn., born September 10, 1831, son of William A. and Isabel (Patty) Nelson, natives of Lancaster Co., Penn. They had nine children, of whom but four are now living - Maiy, George, Katie and James. The father died in Cleveland, Ohio, April 10, 1844, aged tifty-foiu* years. James Nelson removed with ' his parents to Cleveland, and attended the schools of that city. In 1849, he removed to Pittsburgh and engaged in steamboating till 1856 or 1857, when he located in Upper Sandusky. At the beginning of the civil war he enlisted at the first call for volunteers in April, 1861, taking part in several skirmishes. September 1, 1861, he re-enlisted in Company D, Eighty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Capt. P. A. Tyler in command of company and Col. Thomas Morton commanding the regiment. He was engaged in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, luka, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Second Corinth, and joined Sherman's army at the siege of Atlanta. Being seized by sickness at the latter place, he was taken back to Paducah. transferred to Nashville and finally to Taylor Hospital, Louisville, where he was placed on a hospital boat and sent to St. Louis, where he was discharged

September 9, 1864. He returned home with health impaired, and has since engaged in various kinds of light labor. Mr. Nelson was married, in Upper Sandusky, January 14, 1858, to Amanda Chambers. They have one child - Lizzie Belle, now the wife of Frank L. Cross. Our subject is at present serving as Coroner of the county, and is a member of the G. A. R. He owns a valuable residence on Sandusky avenue, and votes the Democratic ticket.

MICHAEL O'DONNEL, restaurant and saloon proprietor, was born in Ireland November 18, 1839, and emigrated to America in 1853, settling near Newport, R. I. He engaged in farm labor in that locality about two years, removing to Clark County, Ohio, in 1855; engaged in farming and teaming till 1862. After spending some time in various enterprises, he began the restaurant and saloon business in Up})er Sandusky in 1869, and in this he is still engaged. By strict attention to business has accumulated considerable property. He was married, February 15, 1869, to Catharine Haley, daughter of John and Margaret Haley, natives of Ireland, who came to America in 1847 and 1848 respectively. Nine children have resulted from this marriage, seven living - John, born February .12, 1870; Simeon, September 6, 1871; Margaret, August 26, 1873; James C, December 27, 1876; Michael, February 2], 1879; Thomas A. , March 11, 1881, and George, August 31, 1883. The deceased are Mary, born May 2, 1882, died September 2, 1882; Michael, born January 20, 1876, died July, 1876. Catharine, the mother, was born in Urbana, Ohio, November 9, 1853. Mr. O'Donnel has served four years as city Councilman and manifests a great interest in local politics, voting for Democratic principles.

PETER FEIFER, manufacturer of and dealer in boots and shoes. North Main street. Upper Sandusky, was born in Germany, July 22, 1835. He emigrated to America, in 1852, settling in Philadelphia, where he learned his trade and resided eighteen years, removing to Upper Sandusky in 1870. He was educated in the German language in Germany. On arriving in Upper Sandusky he engaged with Michael Katzenmaier, with whom he remained three years, at the expiration of which he began the boot and shoe business in his present location. He employs two assistants the year around, and carries a stock of $2,000. He was married in Philadelphia, November 1, 1862, to Mary Kessler, her parents former residents of the above city, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kessler have two childi-en - Anna T., born February 17, 1864, and Emma L., born June 10, 1865. Mrs. Peifer was born in Germany, February 6, 1839, and emigrated to America in 1846. Mr. Peifer owns a valuable property on Seventh street where he resides. Himself and family are associated with the German Reform Church, to which he is a liberal contributor. Politically Mr. Peifer is a Democrat.

HENRY PETERS, son of Samuel and Mary (Stevenson) Peters, and one of the oldest and most honored pioneers of this county, was born in York County, Penn., October 1, 1796. His father was born in Philadelphia, September 27, 1772, and died September 10, 1829. Mary, his wife, was born in Baltimore County, Md., September 28, 1773, and died February 15, 1861. They were married in Maryland, and removed from that State to Ohio April 1, 1812, locating in Fairfield County. They were the parents of thirteen children, eleven of whom still sui'vive, the youngest being in his sixty-seventh year. Their names are as follows: Henry, Robinson J., Wesly, Rachel, Stevenson, Andrew, Leah, Mary, Lewis, Elizabeth and Ebenezer. Henry Peters, the eldest of the family and the subject of this sketch, obtained but a limited education, attending school but three months in Man-

Chester, Md. He removed to Ohio with his parents and at the age of sixteen left the paternal roof to engage in blacksmithing at Zanesville, Ohio. He was here engaged eighteen months with Phillip Munch, after which time, by the assistance of his father, he purchased a set of tools and began working at his trade on his father's farm, in Fairfield County. He remained at this point two years, at the expiration of which time he had saved $107 and paid for his outfit. In 1820, he bade adieu to his parents and brothers, and, with 1107 in money and all his other worldly effects in a small sack strapped to his back, he started for Upper Sandusky, arriving at his destination in April, 1820, only to find a reservation of Indians. Changing his plans he returned to Marion County, and witnessed the sale of the land now lying within the corporate limits of Marion. About the same time Mr. Peters and Judge Ozias Bowen, about 1829, purchased a quarter section of land which they divided, Mr. Peters taking the west part and subsequently laying out what is now the southern portion of Marion. He here engaged in his trade until 1829, when he and Thomas Sloan purchased forty head of horses and took them on foot to Philadelphia, selling them at a profit of $1,300. They then purchased a stock of general merchandise at a cost of $2,700, " wagoned " it over the mountains and opened a store in Marion on the exact ground now occupied by T. P. Wallace's bank. This partnership existed one year, during which time they dealt largely in horses, taking three droves to Eastern markets with financial success. In 1830, the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Peters having accumulated $3,000 up to that date. He resided in Marion twenty-six years, during which time he collected $20,000, and removed to Upper Sandusky in 1846. He purchased land at the first Government sale in 1844, and at each subsequent sale until the reservation was disposed of. 800 acres were procured at a cost of $2 per acre. At present Mr. Peters is the owner of 500 acres of well-improved land, valued at $100 per acre; he also owns valuable property in Marion and Allen Counties. He was married, April 12, 1829, to Phoebe Anderson, daughter of H. Anderson of North Carolina. She was born March 6, 1807. But one child resulted from this union, her name being Corrilla A., born May 10, 1830; her death occurred in May, 1850. When twenty years of age, Mr. Peters declined the office of Associate Judge on account of extreme youth, favoring Judge Idleman, who was elected. He has declined several other prominent offices, but served as Coroner three years in Marion; was a stock- holder and Director of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad three years, and has contributed largely to the interests of Upper Sandusky. He has reared ten children, including his only daughter, and all have died at about the age of twenty yeai's except four. lu politics Mr. Peters is independent, voting for the principle and not for the party. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and contributed $2,200 to the erection of the present church building in Upper Sandusky. As a worthy representative pioneer of the county, we give the portrait of Mr. Peters on another page of this volume.

HENRY W. PETERS, of the firm of King & Peters, dry goods merchants, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, April 25,1840, son of Lewis S. and Margaret (Retter) Peters, both natives of Ohio, and of English and German extraction. They were married in Pickaway County, and were the parents of seven children, four now living - Mary, Henry W., Samuel R., and Wilson L. The deceased were Lucinda, Francis and Mattie. The mother departed this life in Pickaway County in 1861, aged about forty-two years. The father, Lewis Peters, still survives, residing at the "old home" in Pickaway, aged sixty-seven years. Henry W. Peters, the subject of this notice, was reared on the farm, and shared the advantages of the district schools till his sixteenth year, when he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, taking a classical course and graduating in 1862. He subsequently devoted two years to teaching and farming, and in May, 1864, enlisted as private in Company E, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Eegiment Ohio National Guards. On the organization of his company he was made its Captain, his regiment being mostly engaged in patrol duty, stationed at Martinsburg, City Point and Norfolk, Va. He was honorably discharged at Camp Deoison, Ohio, September 10, 1864, and returued home. In April, 1865, he purchased 180 acres of land in this county, aud in October of the same- year moved upon the same, engaging in agricultural pursuits from that time till 18S3, when he purchased J. W. Foucht's interest in the dry goods store of Foucht & King, and began the mercantile business under the firm name of King & Peters. The marriage of Mr. Peters to Mary M. White, daughter of the Rev. John W. and Ann C. (Williamn) White, occurred March 22, 1866. They have four children, as follows: Fred W., born March 8, 1867; Earl H, August 8, 1869; Orrin R., February 4, 1871; and Avery W. , May 16, 1877. Mrs. Peters was born February 4, 1835, a native of Marietta, Ohio. Mr. Peters is a member of the Knights of Honor, the G. A. R. and the Methodist Episcopal Church - of the latter organization since his twelfth year.

DAVID S. PETERSON, Supervisor of Subdivision 4, P., Ft. W. & C. Railroad, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, October 4, 1826; son of William and Jane (White) Peterson, natives of Jefferson County, Ohio, and Westmoreland County, Penn., respectively. They ware married in Jefferson County, and were the parents of thirteen children, twelve attaining their majority. After several changes in their placid of residence, the family located in Adams County, Ind. , where the mother died in 1875, aged seventyfive years; her husband, William, survived till 1879, and died at Ada, Hardin Co., Ohio, aged eighty-two years. David Peterson, our subject, was reared on a farm in Carrol County, where he obtained a common school education. In 1843, he removed to Indiana with his parents, and engaged in farming and carpenter's work till 1852, at which time he became an employe of the Ohio & Indiana Railroad Company, with which he has since been connected, with the exception of one and one half years on the Wabash Railroad. In 1867, he received his appointment on the P., Ft. W. & C. Railway, and this position he still holds. Mr. Peterson was married August 20, 1850, to Harriet McDowell, of Carroll County, Ohio. They had four children - Hugh, Sarah J., Laura A. and William L. The death of Mrs. Peterson, the mother, occurred, and Mr. Peterson was again married at Fort Wayne, Ind., to Amanda E. Zook, of Wayne County, Ohio. Jay E., their only living son, was born in December, 1874; three children under three years of age are deceased.

DELILAH PIERSON, widow of the late Christopher Pierson, was born in Frederick County, Md., October 18, 1807. She was the second child of Joseph and Magdalene (Smith) Groif, who were natives of Maryland, and who reared a family of eight children, five of whom still survive - Zebulum, Delilah. Hezekiah, Joseph and Mary, the latter now the wife of James Roberts. The inother, Magdalene, departed this life about 1831, but the father, Joseph, survived till June 10, 1873, his demise occurring at the house of his daughter, Mrs. Pierson, on Sandusky avenue, Upper Sandusky. Mrs. Pierson removed with her parents from Maryland to Seneca County, Ohio, be- fore her mai'ria^e. She began her united life with Christopher Pierson September 23, 1833, their marriage occurring near Tiffin, Ohio. Their children were Naomi, born October G, 1834; Tottie, March 6, 18-10; Matilda L., May 15, 1843; Joseph, May 20, 1849; and Cora L., November 1, 1854, all now (1884) living. Mary A. was boi'n February 1, 1837, and died October 30, 1856; Emeline was born August 24, 1838, and died September 12, 1841; Charles D., born December 25, 1845, and died May 2, 1878. Their father, Christopher Y., was a son of Joseph and Charity (Youngs) Pierson, who were natives of Sussex County, N. J., where he was born in 1809. He was reared to manhood in his native county, and on arriving at that state in life he came West and settled at Tiffin. In 1842, he removed with his family to Upper Sandusky, where he engaged in hotel keeping, a business to which he was itost admirably adapted. In 1847, he erected the brick building known as the Pierson House, and through all his life was a citizen of great value to his community - always energetic, active and enterprising. He amassed a considerable fortune, and was perhaps the most widely known of any citizen of Upper Sandusky. He was identified with most of the business and public interests of his resident town up to the date of his decease, and those who shared his acquaintance or hospitality, either as landlord or private citizen, bear ample testimony as to his genial and generous nature. He died at his home in Upper Sandusky, December 31, 1876, aged sixtyseven years. Mrs. Pierson is still living, and enjoying fair health for one of her years.

JAMES M. POOL, farmer, was born in Richland County, Ohio, January 11, 1823. His parents are William and Elizabeth (Harris) Pool, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey respectively, and of English parentage. They were married in Washington County, Penn., and had eleven children; the four living are Mary, Annie, James M. and William H. They removed to Knox County, Ohio, in 1809, and to Richland in 1811, where he entered 160 acres of land, on which he resided till his death, November 30, 1846. He was born October 30, 1787; his wife was born March 19, 1787 and died in Mansfield, Oliio, June 16, 1863. James M. Pool grew up in his native county and engaged in carpentering and farming, removing to this county in 1850 and settling on his present farm, paying $7.50 per acre. He now owns 140 acres, provided with excellent buildings and valued at |90 per acre. Being a member of Company A, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Ohio National Guards, his company was called into service in May, 1864; he participated in the skirmish at Berryville, Va., where he was captured, but made his escape into the Union lines on a Confederate mule; he was also in several skirmishes prior to this, and was discharged September 2, 1864. Mr. Pool was married in Richland County, Ohio, November 4, 1847, to Mary E. Hartupee, daughter of William and Rachel (Logan) Hartupee, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively; the latter born in Washington County, Penn., April 29, 1799. She was married to William HartujDee November 11, 1819, and moved with him to Ohio in April, 1822. settling in Richland County. They had twelve children. Their son. Rev. G. H. Hartupee, D.D.. is an active and efficient member of the Northern Ohio Conference. Mrs. Hartupee died January 19, 1879. Her husband is still a resident of Richland County, in his eighty-eighth year. Mr. and Mrs. Pool have had eleven children, nine surviving: William F., born July 23, 1848; Emma E., October 7, 1850; Weller B., September 7, 1854; Albert H, November 6, 1856; Ora B., February 22, 1859; Elmer E., March 18, 1861; James C, August 6, 1863; Frank L., November 5, 1865; Havley

A., December 24, 1868, The deceased were Candace A., born March 7, 1855, died October 8, 1855, and an infant. Mrs. Pool was born in Richland County November 17, 1827.

WILLIAM F. POOL, son of James M. and Mary E. Pool, was born in Richland County, Ohio, July 23, 1848. He came to this county in 1851, and settled in Crane Township with his parents, where they still reside. Mr. Pool obtained a good education in the public schools, closing his literary pursuits at the age of twenty-tive. He began teaching at the age of nineteen and continued at intervals in that profession for eight years. In 1872, he began the study of law under the instruction of Henry Maddux, of Upper Sandusky, and was admitted to the bar to practice in Common Pleas Courts in 1874. He was engaged one year in the High School of Upper Sandusky, and began the practice of the legal profession in 1875, which occupation he has since continued to pursue. He first formed a partnership with George G. Bowman, which existed eighteen months, and subsequently practiced one year with Adam Kail, this partnership being dissolved by the death of Mr. Kail in December, 1881. Since the above date he has continued his profession independently, and has established a fair practice. Mr. Pool was married March 16, 1874, to Anna Eaton, daughter of James and Oresta Eaton, and three children have been born to them: Barley E., born February 14, 1876; James C, October 11, 1877; and Howard L., July 10, 1880. Mr. Pool is an energetic business man, and in politics, a stanch Republican.

JOHN RAGON, one of the oldest pioneers of this locality, -was born in Ross County, Ohio, May 7, 1807. He is a son of Eli and Rebecca (Stewart) Ragon, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Virginia, of Irish and English parentage. Of their nine children but three survive - John, Ealey and Eli. The father was born July 30, 1778, and died in Warren County, 111., April 9, 1856; the mother was born April 9, 1784, and died July 30, 1856, John Ragon came to this county with his parents in 1827, and settled among the Indians of Tymochtee Township, where he worked by the month for a number of years. In 1842, he removed to Crane Township, where he was elected Justice of the Peace, serving eighteen years. In 1859, he was elected Land Appraiser, and in 18 - , lacked but seventeen votes of election as County Treasurer. Mr. Ragon owns 100 acres of well- improved land valued at $75 an acre, and has been a successful farmer. Our subject was married January 22, 1829, to Elizabeth Duddleson, a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born October 20, 1807, and daughter of Ralph and Catharine (Bush) Duddleson, the former a native of Maryland, born July 24, 1768, and died October 6, 1848; the latter was born in Virginia, August 15, 1775, and died May 29, 1833; both deaths occurring in this county. Of twelve children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ragon nine survive - William M., born March 8, 1830; Eli P., December 3, 1831; Irene, April 18, 1834; Henry H., March 8, 1837; Mary J., September 17, 1838; Eliza A.. February 22, 1840; Lydia M., April 14, 1841; George W., March 28, 1843; and Harvey B., February 24, 1845. The deceased are Julia, born June 16, 1833, died June 30, 1833; Rebecca, born September 17, 1835, died October, 1836; Albert, born November 2, 1847, died October 1, 1848. His four sons, Eli, Henry H., George W. and Harvey, all served in the late war: Eli B, was First Lieutenant of Company A, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Henry H. was Lieutenant of Company H, Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served two years. He then returned home, and in 1864, raised a company for the One Hun- dred and Forty-fourth Regiment, and was subsequently made Captain of Company A, of said regiment. Harvey B. was taken prisoner three days before Lee's surrender, and was afterward compelled by hunger to eat raw corn that had previously done service as food for the mules. Mr. Ragon's father was also a soldier, and served in the war of 1812.

JOHN F. RIESER was born in Baden, Germany, December 31, 1837. He emigrated to the United States in 1846, locating in this county, where his parents purchased lands on which they resided till his father's death, which occurred in 1875. His parents, John G. and Reginia Rieser, had five children: John G., Mary A., Sophia, Caroline and John F. The latter enlisted in Company K, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, October 17, 1861, and participated in the battles of Cross Keys, Cedar Mountain, Shenandoah Valley, Bull Run, second, Chancel lorsvi lie, Gettysburg and several skirmishes. He was color bearer of his regiment during the Gettysburg campaign. He was transported to the Western army, subsequently taking part in the engagements at Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge; veteranized in January, 1864, taking part in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign and with Sherman to the sea, witnessed the Grand Review at Washington, and was discharged at Louisville, Ky., July 20, 1865, having served nearly four years. Mr. Rieser enlisted as private, but was soon after promoted to Fourth Sergeant, then to First Sergeant, latter to Commissary Sergeant, and finally commissioned First Lieutenant, April 20, 1865. At the close of the war Mr. Rieser returned home and has since devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits and stock-raising on the old homestead. He was married, March 18, 1859, to Nancy Ewing, daughter of Samuel and Christina (Mason) Ewing. and ten children were born to them - four living: George W., born November 9, 1860; Minnie, April 18, 1866; Anna, February, 1868; and Harry S., December 11, 1870. Mr. Rieser is a Republican. He has been a member of the F. & A. M. twenty-one years, and is the present Worshipful Master of the lodge (Warpole No. 176), and has attained the Knight Templar degree. At "Marion, Ohio, was the first Post Commander of Robins, Post No. 91, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Rieser was appointed Postmaster at Upper Sandusky, February 26, 1884, and assumed the duties of his office on the 1st of the following April.

JAMES G. ROBERTS is a descendant of a Quaker gentleman of that name, who came to America with William Penn, in 1682, and settled with Penn's Colony in the vicinity of Philadelphia, Penn. He purchased a large tract of land near Philadelphia, which, in 1876 formed part of the Centennial Grounds. He was an ardent Quaker, as all his descendants have been excepting two families. The Roberts were prominent in England and were wealthy, but it being at a very remote date the American descendants have never derived any benefit from that wealth. James P. Roberts, the father of the subject of this sketch, and a direct descendant of Penn's colonist, above mentioned, was born in Philadelphia, in 1781. He was a tailor by trade,' and when twenty-five years of age he went to Sussex County, N. J., where he married Miss Hannah Bell, a member of a Scotch-Irish family, and in 1806, removed to New York City. To them were born twelve children, all in New Jersey, except the eldest, who was born in the city of New York. James P. Roberts with his wife and eight younger children removed from Sussex County, N. J., in 1835, and settled in Richland County, Ohio. In 1838, he removed to Knox County, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1861 or 1862, at the age of eighty-two years. His wife died also in Knox County, Ohio. James G. Roberts was born near Newton, Sussex Co., N. J., December 3, 1825. Until fifteen years old he had attended the common schools and the Academy at Fredericktown. Ohio. He then became a clerk in the store of Messrs. Struble & Roberts, of Fredericktown, and continued in their employ for five years, thus acquiring a thorough knowledge of the mercantile business. In 1845, he began portrait painting, under the instruction of Prof. Van Sickle, and continued to be so employed vintil 1846, when on the 5th day of June, of that year he came to Upper Sandusky. He abandoned the occupation of painting in March, 1848, and assumed the duties of Deputy Auditor, of Wyandot County, under Samuel M. Worth. He remained in the Auditor's office two years. He then engaged in the drug business with Joshua Cross, under the name of Cross & Roberts. At the close of one year, Mr. Roberts sold his interest to Dr. H. P. Roberts, and embarked in the dry goods trade with George P. Nelson, under the firm name of Roberts & Nelson. One year later he purchased Nelson's interest, and did business alone two years, at the end of which time he admitted Joseph H. Groff" as a partner. The firm of Roberts & Groff continued as one of the leading dry goods firms in the town until 1859, when Mr. Roberts, having sold his interest in the store to F. W. Martin, retired from the mercantile business. The business of Roberts & Groff was conducted from 1854, by Mr. Groff alone, Mr. Roberts, meanwhile devoting his attention to the banking interests of Harper, Ayres, Roberts & Co., of which he was a partner. In 1858, he, with Joseph H. Groff, erected the Upper Sandusky Steam Flouring Mills, now owned by James Kerr & Son. Mr. Roberts remained in the bank until the fall of 1859, when he took charge of the mills, and conducted them till March, 1863. Soon after he accepted a position in the then newly-organized First National Bank, and subsequently was elected Cashier, a position he still occupies (see history of Upper Sandusky for sketch of that bank). He disposed of his interest in the flouring mills, in 1866. He was also prominent in the organization of the Wyandot County Agricultural Society, and the Upper Sandusky Gas Light Company. Never an aspirant for office, yet he has served two years as Mayor, and four or five years as Village Councilman. He was a Democrat until 1862, when he became a Republican. During the late war he rendered effective service as President of the County Military Committee. The town has almost entirely been built up since his advent here, and every public enterprise and improvement has secured his cordial support. He came here without capital, and by his excellent and honorable business management has acquired a handsome competency. In 1867, he erected an elegant two-story and basement brick dwelling, at the corner of Sandusky Avenue and South street, at a cost of |16,000. He also owns much other valuable real estate in this town and county. He was married November 16, 1848, to Mary A., daughter of Joseph Groff, a pioneer of Seneca County, Ohio, and formerly of Frederick County, Md. Mrs. Roberts was born near Emmittsburgh, Frederick Co., Md. Their only child, Mary A., was born June 16, 1850, and died July 10, of the same year. However, Mr. Roberts has raised and educated six foster children, all of whom are married.

GOTTLEIB H. ROPPOLD, upholsterer and manufacturer, was born in Wittenburg, Germany, November 10, 1838, son of Gottlieb and Louisa (ShuUe) Roppold. natives of Germany, in which country they were married. They emigrated to America in 1839, settling in Lancaster, Penn., and after several removals, located in this county in 1848. They were the parents of eight children, three only now living, namely; Leonard, Rosenna and Gottlieb. The latter, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the public schools of Upper Sandusky, and at the age of sixteen was apprenticed to the baker's trade, engaging in this occupation until 1860, and subsequently being employed as cook on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway one year. He was engaged in the bakery and grocery business from 1862 to 1865; in the hardware business four years, with J. A. Godfrey & Co. ; returning September 19, 1868, engaged as salesman in the hardware business three years for Hale & Kirby; in 1871, he opened up an establishment in the queensware trade, continuing one year; engaged in the manufacture of carriages and buggies six months during the year 1873. In 1874, Mr. Roppold again engaged in the grocery trade, continuing four years. He began the upholstering business in 1877, in connection with his grocery, but dis posed of the latter in 1878, since which time he has devoted his entire attention to the u.pholstering business. He has acquired considerable property, owning his present business I'oom and lot, valued at $3,400, and his residence, valued at $3,000. He does an extensive business, employing five workman during the entire year. Mr. Gottlieb Roppold was married in Upper Sandusky, to Miss Catharine Veith, April 1, 1862, and seven children have been born to them - five living, viz. : Ella M., born October 8, 1862 ; William G., March 24, 1866; John, January 22, 1868; Clara O., August 19, 1869; Julia, July 7, 1871. The deceased were an infant and Minnie C, born October 26, 1864, died August 13, 1882. The death of Mrs. Roppold occurred February 1, 1873. In 1875, May 22, Mr. Roppold was married to Miss Bertha Miller, her parents residents of Peru, Ind. Four children are the result of this marriage, but one living, Joseph O., born September 7, 1878. The deceased were Anna I., born July 17, 1876. died September 21, 1880; Ralph A., born March 29. 1877, died August 10, 1877; Jennie A., born May 22, 1881, died October 22, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Rop pold are both members of the German Lutheran Church.

WILLIAM R. SALTSMAN was born in Upper Sandusky, August 20, 1847; son of Geoi-ge W. and Harriet (Robbins) Saltsman, natives of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts respectively; they were married in Seneca County, Ohio, and were the parents of three children, our subject being the only one surviving. The deceased are Mary and an infant; the former died when about four years of age. George W., the father, removed to Upper Sandusky prior to 1845, and was extensively engaged at intervals in packing pork for fifteen years. He was identilied with most of the enterprises of the city in an early day, and acqu.ired considerable property as a result of his labors. He was an honored member of the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F., in which societies he took an active interest. Harriet, his wife, departed this life in 1852, he joined her in " the realm of shade " October 15. 1876, aged sixty years. William R. Saltsman, our subject, was educated in the public schools of his native town, supplementing this knowledge by one year's study at Hayesville College and a commercial course in Cleveland, in 1865. He subsequently engaged in the packing business with his father for a number of years, and has acquired valuable town property through his efforts. He was married March 1, 1870, to Miss Letitia Frederick, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Frederick, and three children: Nellie, George W. and Hattie have been born to them.

HON. JOHN D. SEARS, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, is a direct descendant of one of the Pilgrim fathers - men whose deeds, and whose desperate struggle for existence, in midwinter on the bleak shores of Massachusetts, have since been emblazoned in history, and made the theme of many an entertaining song and story. Thus, as early as the year 1632, Richard Sears, a native of old England, and the progenitor of a large majority of the Searses of America, was a tax-paying inhabitant of Plymouth, Mass. Subsequently, he became a resident of Yarmouth, on Cape Cod, vrhere he passed the remainder of his days, and where many of his descendants are yet living. At an early day, however, a branch of the family settled in Connecticut, where Benjamin Sears, the grandfather of John JD. Sears, was born. The former married in the State of bis birth, and soon after removed to Greene County, N. Y. He was the father of seven children, of whom Elkanab was the eldest child and son. While the latter was quite young, Benjamin, the father, made another change of residence, and settled in Delaware County, N. Y. , where Elkanah Sears grew to manhood and mai'ried Miss Desiar Phelps, a native of Connecticut. To them were born in Delaware County, N. Y., four children - John D., the subject of this article; Benjamin, a present resident of Bucyrus, Ohio; Ai'minda, now Mrs. Nicholson of East Rockport, Ohio, and Cyrus, who is also a resident of Ohio - Wyandot County. Accompanied by his wife and the children just named, Elkanah Sears removed, in 1836, from Meredith, Delaware County, N. Y., to Ohio, and early in the next year settled on a farm near Bucyriis, where in peace and comfort he passed many years. His wife died in 1872. Since that time he has resided with his daughter, Mrs. Nicholson, at East Rockport, Ohio, and is now nearly ninety years of age.

John D. Sears, the subject of this notice, was born in Delaware County, N. Y. , February 2, 1821, and thus was in his sixteenth year when he became a resident of Crawford County, Ohio. In 1838, he entered the Ohio University at Athens, as a student, and diligently pursued his studies in that institution, for a period of three years. Afterward he taught school for one year in the town of McConnellsville, Ohio. He then returned to Bucyrus, and taught for several months, and at the same time began the study of law, under the instructions of Hon. Josiah Scott, later a Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio. In 1844, he was admitted to the bar, and began to practice law with his preceptor, under the firm name of Scott & Sears. Soon after the erection of Wyandot County, but before its organization, Mr. Sears deemed it advisable to establish an office for the practice of his profession in the chief town of the new county. Hence, on March 3, 1845, he became a resident of Upper Sandusky - a town which has since been his continuous place of abode. During all these years he has ever taken an active part in promoting the prosperity of the town, as well as that of the whole county of Wyandot. He has not been an officeseeker, but has given his principal attention to the practice of his profession, in which he has been eminently successful. He is still an active and very prominent member of the bar, and is regarded as one of the most sound and able lawyers in Northwestern Ohio. Notwithstanding his aversion to office holding, he served some twelve or fifteen years as school examiner for Wyandot County, and two terms as Mayor of the town, which has entirely grown up under his personal observation. In 1873, he was elected a member of the third State Constitutional Convention, which assembled at Columbus, Ohio, during the summer of that year. He served on many important committees, and was recognized as an able and accomplished member of that gifted body. Possessing fine literary tastes, and a true appreciation of the value of rare books, etc., he has also found time, during an active professional career, to gather an extensive library of choice and costly volumes, complete tiles of county newspapers, and a large and varied assortment of archseological specimens, in the possession of which, as would most men,, he evinces a pardonable pride. Quiet and unassuming in his manners, yet ever frank and genial, he has won and retains the esteem and respect of all who know him. In his domestic relations he is most happy. He was married in 1847, to Miss Frances E. Manley, of Upper Sandusky. Their only child, Clai'a, is the wife of Pliny Watson, a wholesale grocer of Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Sears was a Whig, until that party ceased to exist. Since he has been a consistent, but liberal and independent member of the Republican party. His elegant residence, southwest corner of Eighth and Johnston streets, was built in 1852. It is surrounded by spacious, shaded, well-kept grounds, and, taken as a whole, affords a fair index of the gentlemanly instincts and tastes of its owner.

JOHN SEIDER, of the firm of Seider & Ludwig, carriage manufacturers, was born in Wittenburg, Germany, March 31, 1833. He is the son of Jacob and Catharine Seider, the former being accidentally killed in his native country in 1837. John Seider emigrated to America with his mother and six children in 1852, and located in Upper Sandusky. He acquired a knowledge of carriage-making in Germany, and on settling in Upper Sandusky, engaged with William Barringer at $6 per month, remaining in his employ four years. At the expiration of this time he began business for himself on a capital of $150, manufacturing wagons and ox carts. He continued this business nine years, forming a partnership with D. Hale in 1865, and conducted the business six years under the firm name of Seider & Hale. He then pm'chased Mr. Hale's interest, and subsequently admitted Frank Beidler; in 1880, Mr. Beidler retired and the partnership of Seider & Ludwig was established, which continued till the spring of 1884, when Mr. Seidler became the sole owner and proprietor. He employs from fifteen to twenty workmen, and does an extensive business, manufacturing wagons, carriages and buggies. Mr. Seider estimates his property at about $20,000. He was married November 22, 1857, to Rosina Agerter, four children resulting from this union, viz.: Clara V., Minnie B. and Elizabeth. The deceased was an infant, Harry, who died in 1861. The death of Mrs. Seider occurred December 23, 1863, and Mr. Seider was again married January 5, 1865, to Amelia Meyer, widow of Jacob Meyer, by whom she had one child, Louisa A., born in Switzerland, November 24, 1858. She emigrated to America with her mother in 1861, then three years of age. By this second marriage Mr. Seidler has had five children - four living - John J., Edwin, Anna and Alice. Mr. Seidler has served in nearly all the city offices, and has been a prominent member of the F. & A. M. since 1872. He is a Democrat, and member of the German Lutheran Charch, and is recognized as one of the most successful business men of the city. He is a man of excellent character, of generous impulses, aiad though always carefully guarding his own interests, has never lost an opportunity to lend his aid in enhancing the interests of the public generally.

REV. JOHN W. SENSENY, V. D. M., was born in Carroll County, Md., May 12, 1818. He is a son of Christian and Ann (Appier) Senseny, his mother being one of the legal heirs to the Hyde Park estate, valued at $14,000,000. The father is a native of Germany, the mother of Frederick County, Md. Their four children are Alexander H., John W. , Angeline (wife of David Heltibridle), and Col. William T. , now of Parkersburg, West Va. The father died March 1, 1833; the mother March 5, 1853. John W., our subject, was educated in the common schools of Maryland, and while a youth learned the carpenters trade, which he engaged in till his removal to this county, in 1844. He engaged for a time in manufacturing wagons, buggies and farming implements, and then opened up the second dry goods store in Upper Sandusky, on Sandusky avenue, following this occupation ten years. He settled on his present farm in 1860; he owns thirty acres of good land, and is at present engaged in hatching chickens by incubation - patent process. At the organization of this county Mr. Senseny was elected the first Justice of Crane Township, and from all decisions rendered by him, but two appeals were made to higher courts, and in these his decisions were not reversed. He has solemnized many marriages and been an active worker in the cause of morality. In 1852 he labored as a local minister in Marion and Wyandot Counties, and su.bsequently engaged in ministerial work in various places, building a number of Bethels and organizing a number of societies of the Church of God. Mr. Senseny is a member of the F. & A. M., and was one of the leading workers in the order of Sons of Temperance. He was married at Fort Seneca, Ohio, October 17, 1841, to Ann R. Bell, daughter of Vincent and Rachel BelJ, a native of Berks County, Penn., born October 14, 1818. She died July 26, 1864. Mr. Sensney was again married, February 28, 1869, to Lovina Coltrin, widow of John Coltrin, a native of Lincoln County, Me., born September 13, 1811, and now is laboring in the holy evangelistic work for the salvation of men and the sanctification of believers.

JOHN SHEALEY, of the firm of Stoll & Co., manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds, etc., was born in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio, December 27, 1838; son of Philip A. and Elizabeth (Bry) Shealy, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America about 1830, and settled in Crawford County, where they both died, the mother in 1833, aged about twenty-eight years, the father in 1874, aged eighty-six. They were the parents of four children, three now living - Mary, Christopher and John. The latter remained at home, engaged in agricultural pursuits, until twenty years of age, at which time he began the carpenters' trade in Bucyrus with Stoll Brothers, with whom he has since operated either as employe or partner. In 1868, he established himself in Upper Sandusky, the present firm of Stoll & Co., comprised of J. Shealey and J. J. Stoll, being formed in 1881. Mr. Shealey was married at Sulphur Springs, Crawford County, April 4, 1861, to Lena Hi ley, her father a native of Germany and her mother of Pennsylvania. Eight children have been born to them, namely : Frank, born March 1, 1862; Charles F., February 19, 1864; William, September 23, 1866; John Edward, June 18, 1869; Emma E., February 13, 18^2; Christian O., September 22, 1874; George A., October 20. 1877, and Mary E., February 4, 1880. William died November 16, 1S68; Emma E. passed away March 29, 1876; and the death of George A. occurred March 8, 1882. Mr. Shealey is an independent voter, and with his family is associated with the German Lutheran Church.

HENRY SHULTZ was born in Perry County, Penn., April 4, 1840. His parents were Henry and Mary (Meek) Shultz, of German parentage. They had six children, four now living - Levi, George, Henry and Catharine. The parents died in Perry County, Penn. Henry Shultz resided with his parents till twenty-three years of age, and then engaged in bridge buildiug and general carpenter work till 1868. He then began in agriculture, which occupation he has since followed. He purchased his present farm in September, 1879, and has made much improvement on the same, now valuing it at 175 per acre. He was married November 29, 1868, to Joauna Crane, daughter of James and Electa (Southwick) Crane, natives of Northumberland, England, of English and German ancestry. Mr. and Mrs. Crane were tbe parents of five children - Joanna, Medora. John and Mary. The de ceased was Arnold, born January 22, 1858, died January 12, 1881. Mrs. Shultz was born October 31, 1847, in the old tavern stand on " Battle Island," on the Killburn road. She was the first white child born in Crane Township. Mr. and Mrs. Shultz are both members of the Church of God.

ALLEN SMALLEY was born in Ashland County, Ohio, December 26. 1841. He is a son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Smith) Smalley, also natives of this State. His father was the parent of twenty children, seventeen by his first marriage. Of this family those still living are Allen; Katie, now Mrs. Emmersou; Nan(!y A., widow of William R. Bliss; Matthias A.; Lily, wife of Robert Rosendale; Mary. Tracy and Benjamin F. By a second marriage, Jacqb W. and William were born. Elizabeth, the mother of our subject, died in September, 1870; his father still survives and resides on his farm in Crawford Township. Allen Smalley obtained a good education in the district schools, finishing his studies in the Ohio Wesleyan University. March 3, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in some of the most spirited skirmishes of the times, but was discharged by special order at Nashville, Tenn,, on account of temporary disability. He subsequently returned home, taught a term of school, and in the spring of 1864 enlisted in the Signal Corps, United States Army, and continued therein till the close of the war. He was one of the number who participated in the exploits of Admiral Farragut, and Capt. Leroy, Commander of the gunboat " Ossipe," running the gantlet between the confederate strongholds of Fort Gaines and Ft. Morgan. He participated in the capture of the rebel ram "Tennessee." and the reduction of Forts Powell, Gaines and JMorgan. He was discharged by special order at New Orleans, in November, 1865. In 1866, Mr. Smalley began the study of law at the University of Michigan, and in 1868, graduated at that institution, being admitted to the bar soon after at Olney, 111., where he opened a law office and did business till 1870. He then went to the South and engaged in the wood and lumber trade one year, and after teaching a winter school in Posey County, Ind., removed to Upper Sandusky. He su])erintended the schools of the latter place one year, and subsequently taught two terms at Little Sandusky. In 1874, he was elected Justice of the Peace of Crane Township, at Upper Sandusky, and in 1876, was re-elected, serving with credit and ability. Mr. Smalley was married September 23, 1868, to Ellen Burke, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Burke, early settlers of this county. Of nine children which have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Smalley, but four are living, namely: Lily G., born December 29, 1869; Isaac, De cember 28, 1870; Lulu, January 9, 1874, and Edwin M., January 26, 1879. Mr. Smalley takes an active part in politics, being an enthusiastic Democrat. He is a member of the A., F.& A. M., the K. of H., Royal Arcanum, and G. A. R., being Chaplain of the latter order. He is a Secretary of the Agricultural Society and one of its most active members. He is favorably known as a man of enterprise and public spirit and is held in high esteem by the citizens of the community. He is rapidly advancing in proficiency as a lawyer, and is destined to take a place among the first of his profession in the near future.

JACOB W. SMALLEY, M. D., retired physician, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, August 30, 1822. He is the son of Richard and Catharine (Emmons) Smalley, natives of New Jersey, and of Holland descent.

They were the parents of thirteen children, all attaining their majority - five living at the present time, viz., Benjamin, Richard, Isaac, Abraham and Jacob W. They removed to Wayne County in 1816, Mr. Smalley having entered 320 acres of land one year previous, where they resided until his death in April, 1845, aged seventy-seven years. Mrs. Smalley died in 1861, aged eighty-six years. Dr. Smalley, the subject of this sketch, was brought up on the farm, and shared such advantages of education as the district schools afforded. He remained at home with his parents until twenty -one years of age, at which time he entered college at Ashland, Ohio, taking a preparatory course, and beginning the study of medicine at the age of twenty-four, under the instruction of Drs. Cook & Maxwell, at Berlin, Holmes Co., Ohio. He graduated at the Western Reserve Medical College, Cleveland, and began the practice of his profession at Shanesville, Tuscarawas County, forming a partnership with Dr. Strese. He removed to Fredericksbui'g, Wayne County, in 1818, and in 1862 to Upper Sandusky, where he formed a partnership with R. A. Henderson. In 1869, Mr. Smalley withdrew from the partnership, and resumed his practice independently, continuing the same until 1878, when he retired from the profession. Dr. Smalley was married in Fredericksburg, April 15, 1856, to Margaret C. Armstrong, nee Porter, daughter of William and Mary (McNeal) Porter, early settlers of Holmes County. Mr. Porter was at one time Representative of Holmes County; he died about 1839. Mrs. Porter still survives, in her eighty-second year, and resides at Peru, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Smalley are the parents of seven children, four now living - William P., born June 8, 1860; Walter Mc, Januarj^ 19, 1862; Charles E., February 21, 1864; Richard E., May 10, 1871. The deceased are: Mary C, born March 13, 1857, died April 6, 1861; Anna E., September 5, 1858, died March 21, 1861; Rolla, June 25, 1867, died September 30, 1868. Mrs. Smalley was born June 8, 1832. Mr. Smalley has been a member of the F. & A. M. since 1847, and was a member of the Upper Sandusky School Board nine consecutive years. In politics, he is a strong Republican.

JAMES SMALLEY was born in Ashland County, Ohio, February 23, 1823, son of Isaac and Priscilla (Scott) Smalley, natives of New Jersey and Ohio respectively. They were the parents of ten children, three now living - James, Richard and Henry. The parents both died in Ashland County - the father in 1859, aged about one hundred years; the mother in 1874, at an advanced age. James Smalley, the subject of this notice, resided at the old homestead in Ashland County till his twenty-first year, locating in this county in 1843. He engaged in daily labor a number of years, purchasing his present homestead of eighty acres in 1846, since adding 163 acres, now valued at $85 per acre. The first tract was purchased for $3.50 per acre, and with money earned by days' labor at 50 cents per day. Mr. Smalley was married, in Eden Township March, 1847, to Catharine Ulrich, daughter of Peter C. and Catharine (Bowsher) Ulrich, natives of Maryland, and of English and German ancestry. She was born September 5, 1828. This marriage was followed by six children, five of whom are living - John \V., born March 24, 1852; Catharine A., December 28, 1855; James S. , May 15, 1860; Dencie A., January 29, 1865; and Harriet I., December 2, 1866. The deceased was Amanda, born May 11, 1849, died February 23, 1871. Mr. Smalley votes in the interest of Democracy, and is well esteemed as a citizen.

JESSE SMALLEY, farmer, was born in Crane Township, this county, October 24, 1846, son of Isaac and Margaret (Snyder) Smalley, both deceased, the former during in 1848, the latter in 1862. They were the parents of three children - Jesse, Isaac and Sarah J., who died in 1860. Jesse, our subject, was reared on the farm, and educated in the district schools of his neighborhood. After the death of his father, he took up his residence with James B. Alden, with whom he remained till his eightecmth year, at which time he enlisted in Company A, Fourteenth Regiment Ohio National Guards, and entered the war. He participated in a spirited skirmish with Morgan's cavalry at Berryville, though his company was stationed most of the time of its service at Raleigh on guard duty. He enlisted May 2, and was discharged September 4, 1864. He was married, in Upper Sandusky, to Rath Cordray, daughter of Andrew and Rachel (Franklin) Cordray, December 29, 1870, and two children have been born to them - Robert Mc. , born October 8, 1871, and Joel G., November 7, 1877. Mrs. Smalley was born in Salem Township July 30, 1849. Mr. Smalley has always engaged in agricultural pui-suits, and now owns eighty acres of land, valued at $75 per acre. In politics, he favors the Republican school.

JOSEPH M. SMITH, one of the most prominent farmers of this township, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, December 28, 1832. He is a so.x of Daniel and Mary (Duddleson) Smith, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of Fairfield County, Ohio. They came to this locality in 1822, and i-esided here the remainder of their lives. There were nine children in the family, of whom but four are now living, namely, John, Henry H., Antoinette (wife of Robert Gier) and Joseph M. Mr. Smith was one of the leading stock-dealers and farmers of the county during his life, at one time controlling over 3,000 acres of land. He died in 1865, his wife surviving till 1882. Joseph M. , the subject of this notice, was engaged on the farm with his father till 1859, spending five years as a " cowboy," herding cattle on the open land. He was then tendered 400 acres of land, which he has since cultivated and improved, having cleared nearly 300 acres "from the sprout." Ho has dealt extensively in stock, and also conducted a large agricultural business, harvesting as many as 2,000 bushels of wheat in one season. He takes an active interest in agricultural matters, generally exhibiting stock at the county fairs, and keeping improved grades, with some thoroughbreds. He now owns 525 acres of excellent land, valued at $75 to $100 per acre, on which in 1876-77 he erected an elegant brick mansion at a cost of $12,000. It is provided with all the modern improvements - pantries, closets, hot and cold water, baths, etc.; is excellently planned, and, without doubt, one of the finest farm houses in the county. Mr. Smith was married, November 6, 1860, to Miss Sallie M. Straw, who was born in this county July 4, 1839. She is the daughter of Samuel C. and Christina (Staily) Straw, her father being a native of Vermont, her mother of Pickaway County, Ohio. They had eleven children, six of whom are now living, namely, David, Malachi, Martin, Samuel, Eunice and Sallie M. Her parents located in this county about 1830, and resided here till their respective deaths, November 22, 1856, and August 11, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have nine children, all living, namely: William S,, born August 13, 1861; Nettie M., August 16, 1863; Anna V., August 10, 1865; Eunice E., October 16, 1867; David S., April 15, 1870; Mary C, August 5, 1873; Sallie M., November 24,1876; Joseph M., March 16, 1880; George R., September 29, 1882. Mr. Smith is not a politician, but favors Republicanism. He is known throughout the county as one of its most substantial and successful farmers, and is highly esteemed, both as a citizen and business man.

LANDLINE SMITH is a native of Kichland County, Ohio, and was born Ma\^ 21, 1845. He is a son of John and Teresa (Coler) Smith, who are natives of Germany. They emigrated to America in 1832 - before their marriage - and were among the first settlers of Uichland County, Ohio; residing there till 1867, when they moved to this county, and located in Carey, where they resided about twelve years. In 1879, they located in Upper Sandusky, where they have since resided. Their children were Frank P., John A., Teressa, Landline and Louisa, now living; and Mathias, Peter and Mary, deceased. Landline Smith, the subject of this sketch, was reared on a fai'm and attended the district schools, abandoning his studies and the " paternal roof " at the age of sixteen to engage in agricultural pursuits, to which he devoted his attention two years. He then embarked in the produce and poultry trade, which occupation he has, at intervals, since continued. In the fall of 1878, he was elected to the office of County Auditor, and iu 1881 he Avas re-elected to the same position, which he still retains. Mr. Smith enlisted May 2, 18G4, in Company D, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Ohio National Guard, and entered the service. He participated in several skirmishes, and was also in the battle of Berryville, where two other companies and a number of his own were captured. He was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, September 2, 1864. He was married, June 18, 1874, to Elzina A. Boucher, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, February 27, 1855, and two children have been born to them - Harry H., born February 18, 1876; and Bernice, May 29, 1879. Mr. Smith is a member of the K. of P., the I. O. O. F., Royal Arcanum, and though a Republican in politics in this county so largely Democratic, he has been twice elected to his present position, the duties of which he has honorably and efficiently discharged.

JESSE SNYDER, one of the old pioneers of this county, was born in Chester County, Penn. , September 17, 1799, son of Henry and Margaret (Trey) Snyder, natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively. They had nine children, our subject being the only one living; the deceased were Benjamin, Samuel, Thomas, Henry, Mary, Sarah. Hannah and John. Their parents removed to Wayne County, where the mother died about 1836; the father then moved to Indiana, where he died. Jesse Snyder was educated in the common schools of Chester County, Penn., where he engaged in farming and wagon making for several years. He removed to Wayne County in 1830 or 1831, and purchased 160 acres of land, on which he resided thirteen years. He removed to this county in 1843, settling among the Indians, at one time occupying one end of a cabin while an Indian family dwelt in the other - living in this way two months. He was familiar with many of the chiefs, and after the Indians' departure in 1843, he purchased 560 acres of land at Government prices. He now owns 322 acres, valued at $75 per acre, and much other property gained by hard labor and good management. He was married in Chester County, Penn., to Sarah Mills, who was born in 1798, and died August - , 1874. They had twelve children, four now living - Eliza A., born November 7, 1824; Isabella, wife of Robert McKelly, born January 31, 1830; Jesse, born October 5, 1833; and Sarah A., September 27, 1840. In politics, Mr. Snyder votes for the best man; in religion, he associates with the United Brethren Church. He has always been a liberal contributor to the churches, having subscribed $2,700 to the erection of the Church. He is notable for his i^ublic spirit, always being ready to assist in meritorious enterprises. He came to this county a poor man, but, by his pluck, energy, perseverance and business sagacity, he has wrought out an enviable fortune.

From the poor wagon-maker, by the work of his own hands - the sweat of his own brow - he has risen to the wealthy landholder: and in the brilliant success of his ripened years bears the same spirit of kindness and gener osity toward his fellow-men that characterized his less fortunate days.

GEORGE J. STECHER is a native of Ellhofen, Oberamt Weinsberg, Konigreich Wiirtemberg, Germany, and was born October 29, 1807. He is a son of Peter and Christiana (Schmalzhoff ) Stecher, who were natives of the same locality, his father born March 31, 1779, his mother November 17, 1788. His father was an office-holder in his county most of his life, and died in 1861. His mother's death occurred in 1842. Mr. Stecher resided on the farm with his parents till about thirty- live years of age, being chiefly engaged in vineyard culture and horticulture. He was educated in the German schools, and attended quietly to his pursuits till emigrating to America, in 1854. He reached Upper Sandusky April 28, and since that time has been a resident of the place. For many years he was engaged in horticultural pursuits, but has now retired from active labor and business, having obtained a comfortable home as the result of his labors. Mr. Stecher was married in Germany, November 25, 1844, to Miss Christina Nollenberger, who was born in Ottmarsheim, Oberamt Marabach, K' nigreich "Wiirtemburg, October 2, 1822. She was a daughter of John C and Christina (Long) Nollenberger, her parents being natives of the same place, her father born in 1786, her mother in 1790. Her father was eleven years in the war under Napoleon, with whom he made the famous march to Moscow, being one of thirty-six survivors of a company of 300 soldiers from his locality. During the last few years of his service, he was a commissioned officer. Mr. and Mrs. Stecher have eight children, namely: Hannah, born June 27, 1846, now the wife of Michael Burckhardt; Charles F.. born January 26, 1848; Christian J., June 24, 1850; Frederick C, March 29. 1852; Gottlob C, March 25, 1854; George J., May 29, 1857; Caroline F., born September 14, 1859, now the wife of J. H. Kinley; Mary C, October 10, 1864. Of these children, the four eldest were born in Germany, the fifth on the ocean daring their voyage to America, and the three latter in Upper Sandusky. Mr. Stecher is a member of the Evangelical Association, and a devoted Christian, always having borne an excellent character.

MICHAEL STERNER, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania, born August 7, 1820, son of Daniel and Esther (Smith) Sterner. He settled in this county with his parents in 1849, residing in Upper Sandusky until his death, which occurred April 3, 1882. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits and teaming, and was well respected as a citizen. May 2, 1871, he had the misfortune to lose his left limb. He was married. November 20, 1854, to Mary A. Hale, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Donor) Hale, and their union was blessed by nine children, seven living, namely : Cyrus W., born January 26, 1856; John D., November 27, 1857; Libbie S., February 27, 1861; Margaret E, March 1, 1865; Emmet S., December 9, 1867; George B., August 17, 1870; L-a H, born July 12, 1872. The deceased were Mary J., born September 9, 1859, died August 28, 1864, and David H., born November 23, 1863, died July 24, 1865. Mrs. Sterner was born in Cumberland County, Penn., September 17, 1828.

JOHN D. STERNER, of the firm of Hale & Sterner, manufacturers of wagons, carriages, etc.. Upper Sandusky, was born in the before-named city November 27, 1857. He is a son of Michael and Mary A. (Hale) Sterner, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German parentage. The parents came to this county before their marriage. They had nine children, seven still living - Cyrus "W., John D., Sarah E., Elma M. , Samuel E., George B. and Ira H. The deceased are Mary J. and David H. The father departed this life April 3, 1882, aged sixty-one years, seven months and twenty- six days, the mother still surviving, a resident of Upper Sandusky, in her lifty-sixth year. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in the abovenamed city, and now resides with his mother in the house in which he was born. He acquired his trade in the shop of Hale & Freet, with whom he was employed five years, purchasing Mr. E reefs interest and entering into a partnership with Mr. Hale in August, 1882. This partnership still exists, the firm doing a thriving business, employing twelve to fourteen workmen constantly.

GEORGE B. STEVENSON, the founder of the Stevenson Engine Works, of Upper Sandusky, was born in Stark County, Ohio, December 25, 1840. He is a son of James M. and Susan (Hite) Stevenson, natives of Westmoreland County. Penn. His parents came to Ohio before their marriage and subsequently reared a family of nine children, seven of whom are still living, namely: Aaron B., Sarah E. , George B. , Candis V., Rand L., Irene M. , Roe M. The deceased are Ada F., and John M. His father moved to Upper Sandusky in 1866, and here his mother died in 1867, aged fifty-three years. His fether survived until December 20, 1880, and died, aged seventy. George B. Stevenson obtained but a limited education in the district schools of Stark County. At the age of sixteen, he engaged as tow-path boy on the Ohio & Erie Canal. Two years later, he became an apprentice in the machine shop of C. Aultman & Co., of Canton, Ohio, serving three years, remaining with the firm till 1863. During this time he was married to Sarah Pearson, daughter of Andrew and Abigail Pearson, and by this marriage five children resulted, of whom but three are living - Mamie A., born September 13, 1865; George B., September 11, 1870; Blanch M., October 25, 1874. Florence I. was born October 28, 1863, died July 15, 1864; Nellie I., born January 7, 1868, died May 1, 1871. Mrs. Stevenson is a native of Stark County and was born November 15, 1842. Her marriage to Mr. Stevenson occurred August 15, 1861. In 1863, our subject went to Gallon in the employ of the " Bee Line " Railroad Company as engineer and machinist, remaining in their employ until April, 1865, when he returned to Aultman & Co., with whom he was engaged until November, the same year, then locating in Upper Sandusky. He purchased a small concern of John Cams, the building being located on the ground now occupied by the well-known Stevenson Engine Works, which he himself founded. In 1866, he invented the celebrated "Wyandot Chief circular saw mill, which has found a sale in nearly every State of the Union. In 1868, Mr. Stevenson erected a two-story brick shop building, 36x100 feet in dimension, main building, and in 1870, the foundry building was erected; the latter also a brick structure 36x75 feet. The firm was first established as Stevenson & Gump; two years later Mr. Gump retired and Mr. Stevenson continued the business as sole proprietor until 1870, when Cyrus Sears was admitted. The fii-m of Stevenson & Sears continued till 1872, when the latter's interest was purchased by J. K. Mc- Cracken, Wesley Hedges, Jacob Juvinall, John R. Layton and D. S. Miller, the business being conducted from that time till April, 1874, under the firm name of George Stevenson & Co. Mr. Stevenson then became sole proprietor and continued as such till 1881, when the present firm was established, with the following members: George B. Stevenson, George W. Bury, Sr., Roe M. Stevenson, John Agerter. The institution represents a capital of $32,-

000 and about thirty workmen are employed, the institution being Upper Sandusky's most important industry. The establishment to date has been the means of bringing over $2,000,000 into this county, and is one of which the citizens may justly be proud. Great credit is due Mr. Stevenson for the energy and enterprise he has displayed in giving to Upper Sandusky so valuable an acquisition to its business interests, the influence of which can scarcely be estimated. Mr. Stevenson is a Republican in politics and an honored member of the Masonic fraternity. He is a man of estimable character, and his extensive operations in this county are ample evidence of his superior business qualities and genius.

JAMES M. STEVENSON, of the Stevenson Engine Works, Upper Sandusky, was born in Paris, Stark County, Ohio, October 1, 1853; son of James N. and Susanna (Hite) Stevenson. James M. was educated in the public schools of Canton and Upper Sandusky, having removed with his parents to the latter place in his thirteenth year, in 1866. In 1870 or 1871, he entered the machine shop of Stevenson & Sears, and, with the exception of eleven months' employment in the Union Iron Works, of San Francisco, Cal., has remained in the establishment through all its changes ever since. In 1881, he was admitted to the firm as pai'tner, which relation he still sustains. Mr. Stevenson was married in Upper Sandusky in 1875, to Alice L. Vandenburg, daughter of John and Lucia D. (Sturtevant) Vandenburg, natives of Herkimer County, N. Y. Four children have blessed this marriage, namely: Alice M., John V., James M. and Noi-man S. Mr. Stevenson has been engaged in the engine works fourteen years, and is one of the most reliable and highly respected citizens of his native city. In politics, he is a Republican.

JAMES A. STOCKTON, dentist, was born in Licking County, Ohio, March 17, 1846; son of Thomas and Sarah (Rea) Stockton, natives of Washington County, Penn., and of Scotch and Irish parentage. They were married in their native county in January, 1835, and had seven children, five living - Joseph R. ; Belle S., wife of Henry C. Adgate, Lima, Ohio; Robert G., James A. and John V. The deceased are Thomas M. and Mary A. The parents came to Ohio in 1835 and settled in Licking County, when Newark, the county seat, contained but two houses. They purchased 320 acres of land, upon which they resided till 1865, when they removed to Allen County, having purchased 280 acres near Lima. They resided on this farm till 1872, when they retired from active life and removed to Lima, where the father died August 27, 1875, the mother in April, 1879. Dr. Stockton, the subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm and shared the advantages of a common school education. He entered the Vermillion Institute at Hayesville at the age of nineteen, remaining one year. In 1868, he began reading dentistry under the instructions of Dr. C. N. Swisher, of Lima, and subsequently with Drs. Moon and Hall, remaining one year with each, at the same time beginning his practice. In 1876, he attended lectures at Cincinnati and graduated in 1879. He located in Upper Sandusky March 19, 1872, and has built iip an extensive practice. He was married December 29, 1870, to Callie S. Hover, of Lima, Ohio, and four children have been born to them, three living, viz.: Carrie I., Luella M. and Rea H. Leola Blanche is deceased; she died April 30, 1880, aged two years and seven months. Dr. Stockton is a member of the Knights of Honor and is a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

JOHN L. STOKER is a native of Rushville, Fairfield Co., Ohio, born September 1, 1834. His parents were John and Sarah (Lowmaster) Stoker, the former born in Frederick County, Md. , February 15, 1804, died in Upper Sandusky, October 4, 1877; the latter born in York County, Penu., October 4, 1809 - still living. Their children were ]\[elanchthon, John L., Noah, Edna, Anna aud Allen, the two latter deceased. The parents were married in Fairfield County, January 14, 1830, and settled in this county in 1839. John L. Stoker, oui* subject, resided with his parents till 1853, when he learned the saddle and harness trade in Tiffin, but subsequently abandoned that vocation on account of failing health and engaged in the trade of house carpenter, coatinuing in this work eight years. In 1869, he, with his father, purchased his present farm and has since engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns ninety-five acres, valued at $75 per acre. Mr. Stoker's marriage to Rachel Bowsher occurred in Cai'ey, March 31, 1857; her parents being Henry and Margaret (Dickens) Bowsher. Their children were Melancbthon, born July 17, 1858; Orren J., April 9, 1860; Noah A. W., June 5, 1862; John, September 5, 1864. Mrs. Stoker was born October 2, 1835, and died November 22, 1866. Mr. Stoker's second wife was Sarah Brown, their marriage taking place May 9, 1872. Her parents were Abraham and Frances (Coon) Brown, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in Bucks County, June 6, 1804, his father losing his life in the war of 1812. He was married to Frances Coon in 1825, and died at his son-in-law, our subject's, home, January 26, 1880. Mr. Stoker being a member of the Home Guards, his company was called into service in May, 1864, and he participated in the battle at Berryville, with Mosby's cavalry. He was discharged September 1, 1864. In politics, Mr. Stoker is a Republican.

JOHN J. STOLL, of the firm of Stoll & Co., manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds, etc., was born in Germany, May 25, 1827; son of John and Dorothy (Zoller) Stoll, who emigrated to America in 1832, settling in New York, and removing to Bucyrus in 1838. John Stoll, the father, died in New York City in 1837, aged fifty-six years; his wife survived until 1868; and died in her eighty-fifth year. They were the parents of thirteen children, four now living: Rosanna, Eva, John and John J. The latter, with whom this sketch deals, began the trade of carpenter at the age of seventeen and pursued this occupation in various places until 1859, when he established himself in the planing mill business in Bucyrus. This was continued till 1868, at which time he removed to Upper Sandusky and established his present business. Several changes have occurred in the management at different times, the present firm, comprised of J. J. Stoll and J. Shealey, being formed in 1881, since which time the business has been conducted under the firm name of Stoll & Co. They do an extensive business, usually employing fifteen to twenty workmen. Mr. Stoll was married July 1, 1851, to Elizabeth Reiger, daughter of John P. and Catharine (Peters) Reiger, and eight children have been born to them - four living: Elizabeth A., born March 21, 1853; Martha, born November 27, 1857; Ida M., May 10, 1862; and Cora, June 30, 1868. The deceased are Catharine, born August 1, 1855, died July 2, 1856; Franklin, born November 25. 1859, died February 28, i860; Anna A., born August 31, 1865, died April 10, 1869; and an infant unnamed. Mrs. Stoll was born in Franklin County, Penn., July 5, 1833. Mr. Stoll served two years as City Councilman; is a member of the Knights of Honor, Royal Arcanum, and votes for the best man in political issues.

they located in Seneca County, Ohio, where his father died in 1868; his mother is still living and resides with him in this township. Seven of their ten children are living, viz., Catharine, Peter, John, Adam, Elizabeth, Mathias and Mary E. Our subject was reared on a farm, and at the age of eighteen began to work on the Mad River Railroad, which he continued a number of years, but subsequently engaged in farming, and in 1862 removed to this county, where he now owns seventy-eight and one-half acres of laud well stocked and improved. Mr. Straser was married August 19, 1856, to Mary Stark, daughter of John and Mary (Walker) Stark, natives of Germany. They emigrated in 1853, Mrs. Stark dying the same year; Mr. Stark died in Pulaski County, Ind., December 17, 1881. They were the parents of ten children, six of whom are living, viz., John, Mary. Caroline, Anthony, Jacob and Christena. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mi's. Straser, seven living: Elizabeth, born August 31, 1857; Henry, born February 27, 1860; Mary A., December 1, 1864; Anthony, November 4, 1867; Clara, January 27, 1870; William E., July 18, 1872; Frank A., March 26, 1875. The deceased were John A., born December 2i, 1862 - died November 1, 1863; John P., born July 8, 1879 - died January 9, 1880. Mrs. Straser was born in Germany, December 25, 1835. Mr. Straser is a Democrat in politics, and the family are members of the Catholic Church.

WINFIELD J. STREBY, of the firm of Streby, Myers & Kail, City Flouring Mills, is a native of Richland County, Ohio, where he was born October 6, 1848. His parents were Elias and Elizabeth (Foguelsong) Streby, natives of Pennsylvania and York State respectively. They were married in Richland County, and reared a family of five children, named as follows: Winfield J., Maggie, wife of J. P. Karg; Savilla, Samuel O. and Almira. Elizabeth, a sixth child, died at the age of fourteen. Winfield J., our subject, obtained a fair education in the district schools of his native county, finishing his studies in the Union Schools of Upper Sandusky. He remained on the farm with his father, and in 1875, purchased the first steam threshing machine in Crane Township. He operated this machine with great success for twelve seasons, threshing 41,014 bushels the first year; the largest result of one day's work was obtained the second year, consisting of 1,188 bushels of oats and 188 bushels of wheat - in all 1,376. June 1, 1879, he purchased a one-third interest in the City Flouring Mills and another third in 1881, turning his entire attention to the business. He rented the remaining third one year, and during that time assumed full control. In 1880, the firm of Streby & Myers was established, and in 1881, Mr. W. D. Kail was admitted as a third member. Their mill has been provided with the latest improvements, and the firm is doing an extensive business under its efficient management. In August, 1883, Mr. Streby introduced the roller process into the mills. He has operated different kinds of machines more than twelve seasons.

JAMES SWANN, farmer and wool-grower, was born in Richland County, Ohio, July 18, 1831; son of Jesse and Sarah (Erwin) Swann, natives of Anne Arundel County, Md., and Westmoreland County, Penn. Jesse Swann was born October 6, 1795, settled in Richland County, Ohio, in 1828, and died in Mansfield December 3, 1876; his widow is still living and resides in the same door-yard with her son James. Their children were James, George, Elizabeth, wife of A. E. Chew, William; Caroline, wife of Norman

Baker; Mary A., wife of Washington McBride, and Edwin; the three latter being deceased. James Swann resided in Richland County till February 29, 1860, at which time he removed to this county and settled in. Crane Township, on 135 acres of land purchased at the land sales of 1845, by his father. He has since added forty-five acres and values the whole ai $100 per acre. He makes a specialty of Atwood Spanish Merino sheep, having a number on hand; his favorite sheep, known as "Jason " No. 95 - two years old - is valued at $4,000. Mr. Swann was married April 30, 1857, to Angeline Robinson, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Stansbury) Robinson, (natives of Brook County, W. Va.), born June 1, 1839. Her parents moved to Richland County in 1853, where her father died in 1873; her mother is still living. James and Angeline Swann have six children: Mary J., born September 7, 1858; William A., January 16, 1860; Frank, February 27, 1866; Jissie, June 3, 1871; Delia, February 9, 1874, and Edna, March 21, 1875. Mr. Swann is one of the leading farmers of thecouutv, andalthouirh a Republican, he was elected Township Trustee in 1874, in a township usually 250 Democratic. Himself and wife are members of the English Lutheran Church.

JACOB SWARTZ is a native of Schuylkill County, Penn., born July 31, 1837, son of Abraham and Christena (Celmer) Swartz, of German descent. The surviving children are Daniel, Anna, Abraham, Christena, Polly, Lovina, Jacob and John; four others are deceased. The parents came to Richland County, Ohio, in 1840, where the father died in 1861, aged sixty-seven years; the mother in 1882, aged ninety-three. Our subject came to Wyandot County in 1859, having been educated in the district schools of Richland. He erected the first circular saw mill in the county, and, in partnership with George W. Moon, continued in the milling business about two years. He then purchased 160 acres of land, which, in 1882, he sold to his nephew and bought his present tract of 138 acres, paying $75 per acre. He was married in Richland County June 19, 1864, to Sarah Balliet, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Williams) Balliet, a native of Richland County, born January 26, 1837. Mr. Swartz is a good fanner, selling annually $500 to $800 worth of stock. In politics, he favors the Democratic school,