Buckheart Township

Buckheart Township

Buckhoart is counted among the best townships of this county, although at one time much of its surface was covered with a heavy growth of timber. This township was early settled by the whites and ere long much of the timbered sections were interspersed with cabins and settlers. A large portion of the lands bearing timber, and the smaller groves, were claimed, if not occupied, while the prairie for the most part was left untouched and unsought. The prairie land was regarded as worthless for purposes of agriculture, and considered a useless waste. There were hundreds of men at that time who believed it would never be occupied. If any of the first settlers had located upon the j)rairie he would have been regarded as extremely visionary, if not absolutely crazy. Of those whose names appear among the early pilgrims, many removed from the township ere many years had flown ; others followed from year to year, settling in other localities; others have passed to the shiningshore of the Beautiful River, while many still remain in the enjoyment of the homes of their industry, endurance and enterprise, fashioned and founded in the beautiful lands of Buckheart.

The surroundings of pioneer life are well calculated to test the true inwardness of the human heart, and the trials, sufferings and endurance incident to the founding and building of homes, unite them in the strongest and deepest feelings of friciidshij), that grows and strengthens with their years. Raven locks may bleach and whiten ; full round cheeks wither and waste away; the fires of intelligence vanish from the organs of vision ; the brow become wrlidvled with care and age, and the erect form bowed with accunudating years, but the true friend of long ago Avill be remendjcred as long as life and reason endure. It is thus in our visits among the veteran pioneers of Buckheart. The memories of their early life here are recalled with pleasure.

The origin of the name of this to^vnship is very amusing and is traced back to the early history of the county. In 1850 when the township was organized it adopted the name of the election precinct that embraced this district prior to that time. Buckheart precinct was named from Buckheart creek that runs through it, and it was christened in honor of a grove called Buckheart Grove, which it passed through. The grove received the name of Buckheart in the following manner: About 1824 John Pixley, a tall, gaunt redheaded fellow, a great blow and something of a hunter, and of whom we speak in the first chapter, shot a buck near where the Woolen Factory of Canton now stands. The deer was wounded ; Pixley swore it had been shot through the lieart. He followed it across the prairie to the head of what is now Buck heart Grove, where he lost track of it. Pixley used to tell the story as an instance of the wonderful tenacity of life possessed by deer, always insisting that he had unquestionably shot that buck through the heart, and that afterward he had followed it five miles and it finally escaped him. The grove where it disappeared was called Buckhcart Grove in derision of this story, and the stream running through it received the same name, which was also afterward extended to the township.

The first pioneers to locate in this township, then so highly prized for its beautiful timber, were Seth Hilton and Hazael Putman. The first mill was a water-mill, built on Big creek by John Eveland and Asa Johnson in 1828. This Eveland is the same man referred to in the first chapter as being the first settler of the county. He left Waterford township and came to Buckheart a short time before this, where he died a few vears afterwards. The first church organized in the township was in 1825 l)y the Regular Baptists. There was a school-house built in the township as early as 1825 or '26, thus showing that the earliest pilgrims had a love for religion and a desire to educate their children. Who the first teacher was is not now known.

Bryant Methodist Episcopal Church. - There had been no regular Methodist Church within three miles of Bryant until 1846, when Johnson Smitli and wife, Edward Ashtun and wife, John Conner, wife and two daughters, Wm. Morse, wife and two daughters, and John Morse and wife met at the school-house on the northeast corner of sec. 32, fur the purpose of organizing a Methodist society, Rev. Mr. Shinn being the preacher. From this time regular Methodist meetings were held at this school-house until the new church edifice was built at l^ryant. A subscription was taken in 1 868, for the purpose of building a new church edifice and the building was finished the following fall, costing §2,80(1. The first regular Methodist preacher was Rev. Mr. Hunter ; present membership about 60.

Bryant Christian Church. - The first organization of the Antioch, now the Bryant, Christian Church was in June, 1854, at Mr. T. X. Hasson's, and consisted of the following members: Wm. G. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. K. E. C. Kirkpatrick, Theophilus N. Hasson, Mrs. Margaret Hasson, Solomon Davis, Mrs. Eliza Davis, Mrs. Deborah Snyder, Misses Ellen, Elizal)cth and Cartiline Snyder, Mrs. Lucinda Putnam, Heman Johnscui, Louisa J. Laws, Samuel Rowley, Mrs. Amy Rowley, Mrs. Paulina Harberson and others. Wm. G. Kirkj)atrick was elected Elder and T. \. Hasson Deacon. Elders Wm. Howard and John W. Hoj)kins presided at the meeting, and preached here occasionally f<>r several years. Elder Wm. Grisson was the first permanent preacher. The first permanent church edifice was erected on sec. 6, Liverpool tp., in 186]. James C, Wilcoxen donated the land, and the total expense of building and furnishing was about ^2,000. It was moved to Bryant in the s})ring of 1869, whore it now stands. Elder 11. E. Puette has been pastor of the conirree-ation for sometime, but has recently severed his connection with it.

St. Dai-id Mi'thodid Epkcopal Church. - The Methodists of St. David and vicinity held meetings in various school-houses and in the Mormon Church at St. David until the spring of 1876, when they erected an edifice of their own, naming it Shryock's Chapel,' as Mr. Shryock was a large contributor. The society numbers 25 and belongs to Canton circuit. Average attendance at Sunday-school about 65. L. S. Hitchens was the first preacher appointed after the chapel was built.

Odd Fellows. - Bryant Lodge, No. 619, I. O. O. F., received its charter October 11, 1876, when the members were John Virgil, F. M. Williams, Wni. C. Staton, George Humphrey and Eugene Smith. The charter is signed by N. C. Nason, Grand Secretary, and John H. Oberly, Grand Master. Present membership about 19.

Bryant Temperance Societies. - In the winter of 1877-8 a lodge of Good Tem])lars was organized in this [)lace, holding their meetings in the M. E. ciiurch. Samuel and Alonzo Wilcoxen, James Kirkpatrick, JNIiss Louia Chapman and others were the leading spirits. The membersliip increased to 50 ; but the next winter the society was mero-ed into the Blue Ribbon movement under the management of Daniel K. Shield, and the membcrshij) is now about 100. The movement has resulted in the reform of several wellkno\yn "confirmed" drunkards.

Bri/ant Steam Saw- Mill. - J. M. Hasson, jr., Dr. D. O. Wedge and Eugene Smith, under the firm name of Hasson, Wedge & Smith, run a large suw-mill at Bryant, wiiich has a capacity of 6,000 to 8,000 feet per day; has averaged 100,000 feet per month. The engine is 25-horse power. They employ a large force continually during the busy seasons.

Joseph Baker, farmer, was born in Sycamore township, Hamilton Co., O., Sept. 15, 1813, and is the son of Jacob and lodana (Sipes) Baker, floseph came to this county in 1835 and located in Canton and engaged at carpentering. He remained there for 6 years, and then followed threshing for 8 years; has lived on his present farm since 1851. He was united in marriage to Xancv A. Miller, Oct. 22, 1859. She was a daughter of Eli A. Bauinan, and died June 16, 1872. Mr. B.'s farm is on the northwest quarter of sec. 33 and on sec. 28. This place was heavily timbered when Mr. B. bought it in 1859, and there is now 100 acres sul)ject to the plow and well improved. He has been Assessor and Collector of the township.

Linville Ballard, farmer, was born near Winchester, Clark Co., Ky., Jan., 1819; parents were John and Xaney ( liybee ) ]5allard, the latter a daughter of James By bee, Clark Co., Ky., and natives of Virginia. Linville came to Liverpool, this county, Dec. 11, 1852, and a vear afterward he bought a 60-acre farm on sec. 26, Buekheart tp. He now has 240 acres, altogether. All except about $600 he has accumulated here by his own labor. In 1853 he married Lavina Bauman, daughter of Peter Bauraan, and they now have 7 children, - Amanda Elmira, ^lary M., Thomas W., Josie, Leroy, Peter and Harry F. Mr. B. is a Democrat, and has been School Director for some 16 or 20 years continuously.

Xathaniel Butler Banks, deceased, came to Fulton Co. in 1835, and located on land now partly occupied by Cuba. He afterwards bought land on sec. 17, Buekheart tp., to which he moved his family in 1847. He resided on this farm until his death, which occurred Jan. 20, 1878, in the 76th year of his age. He was born in Connecticut, and raised in New York. His wife was Ann B. Artman, with whom he lived over 50 years. She still resides on the old homestead with Henry W. Johnsou. They had a family of 10 children, 7 of whom are living: Margaret, Ruth, Joshua, Sarah, Thomas C Henry W. .J., Mary Ann and Elizabeth. Two of the sons were in the late war. W m. S. enlisted in the 103d 111. Inf. and died after serving only a few months. John M. enlisted in Co. A, 55th 111. Inf., in Aug. 1861, and was killed at the battle of Pittsburg Landing. He was a Corporal.

Eli A. Bauman, farmer, was born in \Wshington, D. C, and married Margery Paston, a native of Cumberland Co., Pa. They came and settleil on sec. 23, this tp., in 1838, building a two-story log house the next vear, and moving into it with their familv of 9 children. (The cabin is still standing.) The children were Peter, Samuel, Eli, Catherine, Charlotte, Xancy, Eliza and Marger}' Ann. All have married except Margery, who is deceased. Samuel married a Miss Frakes, now deceased, and he still lives in Wayne Co., la. Eli married Julia Mocksby, lived in Wayne Co., Iowa, and died there, leaving three children. Catherine married Gideon Carver and lives in this tp. Charlotte married Jae«»b Fisher and lives also in this tp. Nancy tirst married Samuel Miller, and after his death she married Joseph Baker, since which time she has died. Eliza married Jerr^^ Ford, and has since died. Mr. Bauman is still living in Wayne county, Iowa.

Peter Bainnnn, farmer, son of preceding, was l)om near Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pa., May 27, 1813; married Mar\- Ann, daughter of Thos. T. Bybee, in 1839, in Buekheart tp. He has a family of 12 children, namely, Lavina, Thomas Eli, Minerva (last two deceased), Jemima, Evaline (dec), ^Llry E., William H. (dec.), Debby A., Louisa, Julia, Frank and Elmer. Thos. Eli was killed in a runaway of horses in 1855. The three others died of scarlet fever in 1857, and were all buried in one grave I ,,

Jemima married John H. Snider and lives in this tp. ; Mar^- E. married John W. Horton. and also lives in this tp. ; Debby A. marrie<l John J. Farris, and lives here, and Louisa married Herman Homer and lives 5 miles west of Farmington, this county.

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Mr. Baninan is now living on sec. 27, Bnekheart tp., on wiuch he has made all the improvement? himself. In 1)^1 Hi he bnOt a laig<e 2| storv house, with L, a large new bam and other buildings^ so that now he has one of the finest £uins in the eoonty. In politics he is a Democrat.

John W RtH^, fiirmer and operator of a saw-milt, sec. 24 , is a native of Highland Co., O., where he was bom in 1^*4^. His par«-nt^ were Elisha and Sarah (iDanghertyJ Beets, who now reside in Banner tp. John W. enlisted to serve in the Union Armv during the war, Oct. 12, \mA^ in the li)th HI. Inf., Co. B. He was with Sherman on his i^moos march to the sea ; was taken sick at Washington^ D. C, sent to Sj^ringfield and mustered out Aug. 9, l(Si<5-5. He oilisted in Co. K, lOth U. S. Reg. Inf., March 10, \mi for 3 years. He served 2 vears at Ft. Wadsworth. D. Tv, and one vear on the Rio Grande, in Texas. He married Caroline M. Fonts Aug. 3, 1871, who is a daughter of Wm. Fonts and was bom July ISt. 1M<5. Thev have a &mUy of 3 children, - BntPinia. Imm Jini!v W. '72. Frank. Aug. 8, '74, and Lena, May 30, '77.

Thomta* T. Bybee^ fiirmer, deceased, was bom in Clark Co-, Ky., Sept., 1798. He married and had two sons, David, born in l^iS», and James, in 1821. His second wilfe* was a widow Jennings, who also had two sons, James and Flijah. Her maiden name had been Deborah Wilcoxen, and she was b«>m in Ash Co., y. C, March 3, 1801. Two daughters were the ilrait of the last marriage^ Lavina^ b.>ra Feb. 12. 1^21. and Mary Ann, bom in 1826. David Bybee first married a Mis.s Spencer, who died, and afterwards he married Margery Ann Ballard, and they no%r live in Canton. James married a Miss Beunyer and subsequently <^ed. leaving a &mi]v, in Banner tp. Lavina married Wm. H. Smith, and has since deceised, leaving a l&mily. als<u> in Banner tp. Mary Ann married Peter Banman. whose sketch is given above.

Mr. Thomas T. Bybee came to this county in the winter of the deep snow » 1S3«>-31 ». and commenced with | sec. of land. He died April 8, 1872. leaving property estimated at $300,000, which be made at terming, de^tling in st«x*k, etc. He was a Democrat.

Samuel Otrju^rr was bom in L/>ndonderry. Pa., in 1819. He first came to Dlinois in 18o0 and bought the fiirm upon which he now resides, and upon which he has put fine improvements^ - all the resnlt of his own lab«.T»rs- His parents were Samuel and Christina I Myers H Carper, both natives (cf Lebanon Co., Pa. The Carpers are an old family, and date back in the history of America fti&r to the Revolution. The grandparent of the subject of this sketch was a soldier under Washington. Mr. C. in 184!* married Elisabeth Baker, in Bedfoixi C«».. Pa. She was a daughter o^ Jacob and Fanny Baker. They have 3 children : Levi, Jacob and Mary J.

John \V Carry, ifarmer, was bom in 1 '841. in Lewistown tp. His fether. David C^y, of Ireland, died while John was very yooi^. The latter was then adopted by Samuel WUcoxwi, and when

]Mr. W. deeded to him 80 acres of land on sec. 17, on -svliich he has since resided, fn 18G3 he married Eliza J. Porter, of Piitman tp., and their chihlren are Cliarles Traverse, E.ssie Pollen and Louisa Dell. Mr. C. exels in raising Poland China hogs, and at a fair at Canton one time he took the first prize, $1,0()(). He is interested also in fine cattle, having now a small herd of short-horns, among them a fine ten-year-old hull ('*Star-(iazer" ), which is the sire of one of the finest heifers in Kentucky ("Fanny Foster"). Mr. C. has also a thoroughbred French Canadian stallion ("French Roland"), which took the first premium at the Canton fair of 1878, for all purposes, and also at other fairs. Besides, Mr. C. has other high-grade animals, to describe Avhieh we have not,'jpace here.

Mr. and Mrs. Carey are members of the United Brethren Church ; he has been School Director, Township Collector, etc. National Greenbackcr, with Republican ])roclivities.

Gideon Cnnrr, farmer, sec. 128 ; was born in ^ladison Co., Ivy., Nov. 25, 181(5. His father was Pleasant M. Carver, avIio was born in the Old Dominion in 1788, and died in Nov., 1876, Gideon's mother was Catharine Carver, nee Shryock, who was born in Fayette Co., Ky. She died in 18(35. P. M. Carver came to this county in 1833, and located on sec. 22, this tp., where both he and his wife died. Gideon Carver married Catharine A. Bauman, daughter of Eli A. Bauman, Sept. 26, 1839. She has borne a family of 7 children : John, James, both deceased, Henry, P^liza, Sarah, Ellen and Jas])er. Henry married lone [jaus, and lives on sec. 21. Ellen married Frederick Ij. Fisher, of Chamj>aign Co., HI.

Eugene Chnrehilf, farmer and stock-dealer, sec. 23 ; P. O., Bryant ; was born in N. Y., Oct. 14, 1840; parents were Silas and Esther; in the late war he Avas a member of Co. C, 9th N. Y. Cav. Vol. ; served 18 months, being in several hard-fought battles; married Rebecca Whitney in 187(5, a native of Illinois. Mr. C. makes a specialty of fine stock, - Poland-China hogs, Hamblctonian and Messenger horses, etc.

Snmuc/ A. Ciinninr/hau), was born on Welsh Run, near Mercersburg, Pa., ^[ay 4, 1820, and is the son of David and Ann (Alexander) Cunningham, the former a native of the same place, the latter of Havre De Gras, Md. S. A. came to this county May 4, 1849. He visited friends near Overman's Mound a tew days and finally located in Canton and carried on blacksniithing. Tn 1851 he bought a farm in Canton tj). of 107 aei'cs ; he lived there till 1S56 when he moved to his present farm of 275 acres on sees. 3 and 4. This place has some of the finest improvements upon it that are in the county. He also owns 335 acres one mile s(uith of the old home farm; also 40 acres near Springfield, 111., nicely imjtroved ; and also 80 acres in Orion tj)., and a small piece on sec. 19, Jiuckheart. He was married March 21, 1.S48, to Elizabeth Boyd. The children born to them were Ann Rebecca, who was born in 1849 and died in 1864;Chas. Clinton, Sarah Pollen, James Edgar, Thomas J., all living at homo. Mr. C. started in active life at the age of 21 Avitli nothing hnt hands and head to make his way. To wlint good advantage he has ]Kit all these, his record shows.

Joseph Evatifi, fanner, sec. 30, was born in Licking Co., O., Ang. 19, 1810. His parents were John and Hannah (Inscoe) Evans; the former a native of Wales, the mother of ( )iiio. Joseph came to this eonnty in 18o4 and located in TJver]»ool tj). He soon went w'est, bnt returned in 18()0. He married Klizabeth Moreland in Licking Co., O., Dec. 26, 1831. She was a daughter of Bazaleel and Margaret (Fahs) INIoreland. She was born in Ham})shire Co., Va., June 22, 1807. They have been blessed with 10 children, 9 of whom are living: Peter, John, INIargaret, Rebecca and Johanna, twins, Philip F., Elizabeth J., David W., .lames K. P., and Kichard M. Three of their sons, John B., Philip F. and David W., served in the late war. They enlisted at the same time, Oct., 1802, in Co. C, lOord regt., at Canton. David was wounded at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain, in the hi]), which disabled him and he was discharged in the spring of '05. One month later John and Philip were both wounded at the battle of Atlanta. John had one finger shot off. Philip was shot in the left arm and knee. The latter received his discharge the same time David did. .rohn B. remained till the close of the war and was Mith Sherman on his famous march.

John J. Farr'iK, firmer, son of John K. Farris, was born in Isabel t)i. this county ; married Deblji(>, daughter of Peter Banman, July 23, 1874; have had -") ehihlren : Edward, the only one living, was bgrn May 7, 1870. Mr, Farris is Independent in jKditics.

John K. Fnrrix, deceased, was brought by his father, John Farris, from Kentucky to Liv(M-pool tp. in 1837 or '38. He married INIary, daughter of James Pollitt. an early settler, and died Dec. 24, 1878. His wife is still living in Isabel tp.

Frederick Fii^hcr was an early settler of Buckheart tp. He came to this county with his wife and 4 children in 1831. The children were I^arbara, deceased, Jacob, .Tolui and Henry. Those born in this eountrv were Cvnthia A,, Marv J., Sarah D., Daniel G., Clara M., Isabel "H., Elizabeth, Ellen O'. and Frederick L. Six of the children are still iivinu' in this county. Cynthia married David Coppie and lives in Indiana ; Sarah married ^Farion Kimberlan and lives in Missouri. Clara M. married John Ford and resides in Iowa. Isabel married Jacob Fonts ; Ivlizabetli married Wm. Harper; Ellen mar-ried Thos. Butts ; Jacob married Charlotte Banman; John married INIelissa Maxwell, all of whom live in this county. Henry marritnl Naomi Shields; David marricMl Mary Ellis and Frederick married Ellen Carver. These live in Cham])aign Co., 111. Mr. F. settled on S. W. quarter of see. 11, which he improved. He bought sec. 23, which he also improved and lived upon till his death, which occurred July 5, 1870. His widow, who was Sarah, Fouts, born in Clark Co.,"lnd., Oct. 5, 1807, still lives at the old liomcstoad. Both Avore members of the i\I. E. Church, but of later years both were members of the Christian Church. During the " Westerfiekl Defeat" this family indulged in the general scare and went over the river to Sugar Grove and remained 2 weeks.

John FisJter, son of Frederick Fisher, is engaged quite extensively in agriculture on sec. 2, owning some 1,300 acres of land, all improved bv himself He was born October 2, 1827, in Washington, Clark Co., Ind. He married Melissa Maxwell Oct. 10, 1850. They have 7 children: Jose])hine, born Aug. 17, '51 ; Alice, June 6, '54; Willard, Jan. 17,'59; Leonard, Oct. 17,'61 ; Charles, April 7,'64 ; Attie, Aug. 17,'69, and Dolly B., Oct. 1, '71. Alice married Francis M. Fonts Dec. 21, '76.

Jacob Fisher, son of Frederick Fisher, Avas born in Clark Co., Ind., in 1825. He married Charlotte Bauman Jan. 1, 1850, in Van Buren Co., Iowa. They have one child, Olive E., who was born Aug, 21, 1858.

Andrew Fonts was born in Clark Co., Ind., in 1807, and came to this county in 1829. He married in Jan., 1834, Eliza Ann Hufford, a native of Buford Co., Ky., and a daughter of George Hufford. They have but one son, Martin Fonts. Daniel Fonts was the father of Andrew, and his grandfather was Jacob Fonts, who emigrated from Germany to the U. S. before the Revolution. Daniel Fonts settled on sec. 10, where he died at the age of 92 years. Andrew, his brother Emsley and Demps Garen tlie first Avinter they came kept bachelors' hall in a little log house and liA'cd on game, corn cake and "corn juice." In an carlv day at Mr> F.'s house AAcreheld Methodist meetings CA'cry 2 Avceks until a school-house Avas built. The first minister on the circuit AA'as Rga*. Henrv Summers. Thev AA'erc here during the "big snow,'' when game was A-ery timid. One of their neighbors in riding along the path oA-ertook a AAolf He sprang from his horse, caught it and cut its tiiroat. Their first cook-stOA'e AA^as procured by taking a Avagoii load of AA'iieat to Chicago and bringing the stoA'c back. The Avheat did not sell for enough to ])ay for the stove. !Mrs. F. s[)un and avoa'c all the cloth for Avearing ap])arel, from the raw fiax. She has cloth in the house noAA' that she made from flax that tliey raised.

Frnnri.-i M. Fonts Avas born on the old homestead of his father's, Dougan Fonts, on sec. 1-1, upon Avhich he still resides. Dougau Fonts was a native of Indiana, and his i'ather Avas Jacob Fonts, one of the earliest settlers in this county. Dougan Fonts' Avife Avas Sarah Hutchinson, a native of Virginia. She is still living with her son FrantMs, at the age of 05 years. Her husband died March 27, 1802. Her father, Zachariah Hutchinson, came to this county in 1835. Dougan Fonts had a family of 6 girls and one son : Eleanor, Avho married Cyrus Babcock ; Elizabeth married Archibald Carver; Rebecca married John Carleton ; Harriet married George Hammitt ; Saraii married John ProA'ard ; Nancy married T. J. Kelly, and Francis M. married Alice, daughter of John Fisher.

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Jacob Fonts, deceased, was a native of North Carolina and was born in 1788. Hi^ wife was Eleanor Don<i|;an,and was born in 1790 in the same State. The Fontsesare of P^no-Hsh deseent. His father was Jacob, and the first one of the name mc can trace came from England. Jacob Fonts came to this connty abont 1831, from Indiana, bringing a family of 9 ehildren, - Dongan, Rebecca, Jacob, Wm., Sarah, Tiiomas, f^lizabeth J,, Levi and Lewis. Francis C. and Malcolm C. were born in this connty. Thomas, Elizabeth and Malcolm are still living in this connty. Jacob Fonts located on sec. 14, where he lived for 15 vears, and finallv moved to sec. 12, where he died in Oct., 1874. Mrs. F. died Nov. 17, 1858.

JIdlcoIin C. Fonts, yonngest son of Jacob Fonts, is living on the old homestead on sec. 12. He was born in 1836 on this farm; was married March 30, 1859, to Jnlia Fonts, of Buckheart tOAvnship, and danghterof John Fonts, an early settler who now resides in the sonthern part of the State. They have a family of 7 children : Florence A., Rebecca J., Hattie N., Nellie D., Charles L., Sophia D., and jSLiry M., all of whom are living.

Frank JL Harrison, M. D., was born in Licking Co.,0., in 1856. His parents, Spencer H. and Georgiana (Hall) H., were natives of Ohio and came to this connty in 1855, settling at Cnba, where Mr. H. now resides: Mr. H. died abont 1868. Frank M. read medicine under Dr. J. K. Welch, of Cuba, five years, and in 1878 graduated at the College of l^hysicians and Surgeons, Keokuk, la., since which time he has praticed at Bryant. Independent in politics, Avith a Democratic tendency.

/. J/, i/c^s'.so/?,.//-., merchant and lumber manufacturer, was born in Lewis Co., Ky., in 1830. His parents were Theophilns N. and Margaret (Riley) Hasson, who emigrated to the vicinity of Beardstown (in Sehuyler Co.) in 1834; from 1837 to 1855 Mr. H. resitled on a farm 2\ miles nortiieast of Lcwistown ; then he was in the drug business in I>ewistown until his death, Dec. 28, 1877. He was formerly a Whig, and since 1854 a Republican : was Justice of the Peace in Lewistown township for 20 or 25 years. He had a family of 7 children, 61 iving, - Luuisi, James >L, Mary (died at the age of 16), Wm. R., Celinda C, Elvira S., Charles N. and Henry C. James M. married Emily Waldron at Lewistown Sej)t. 1, 1853, who was a native of New York near Rochester. They have 4 children, - Celinda, John H., Frank and Laura. ^Ir. H. is now of the firm of Hasson, Wedge & Smith, operating a saw-mill at Bryant, sawing and shiji)>ing about 100,000 ft. of lumber a month, mostly hard-wood. Mr. 11. is also carryingon a general merchandise business at Bryant, doing at least §25,000 per annum. He is a "stalwart" Republican, and he and his wife are members of the Christian Church.

William Herriot, proprietor of the Bryant House, Bryant, was born in ^lunson Co., Pa., 1813. His parents, Jesse and Annie (Prawl) Herriot, moved to Genesee Co., N. Y., when he was quite small and whore he was raise;l. He was united in marriage with ^far in, daughter of Josiah and Bt'tsv (Kellogg,) Carrier, at Avon, N. Y., Oct. 1, 1813. Mrs. H. was i)nrn in Hartf<.rd Co., Ct. The grandiather of Mr. H. came from Scotland and settled in Pennsylvania, and was a soldier under Washington in the Revolution. The Carriers are also of Seotch descent, their ancestors coming to America prior to the Revolution. Wm. H.cameto this county in lS4(i and located in Ellisville, where he carried on i)lacksniithing some 10 years. He then moved upon a farm on sec. IS, Deerticld township, where he ])assed another decade. He came to Bryant in 18G4 and carried on blacksmithing for several years, but now rents his shop. Of his children, Emilv M. married Jeremiah J. Jackson and lives in Dixon Co., Kans. ; Florence L. married Dr. D. O. Wedge and resides in Bryant; Chauncey L. married Irene A. Hasson, and Albert L. lives with his parents. Mrs. Wm. G. came with her parents from Connecticut to Xew York in a two-horse wagon, and herself and husband came from that State to Fulton Co. in a two-horse wagon, the trip taking 28 days. Thus she made the whole trip from Hartford, Ct., in a wagon.

Abraham Hews, born in 1818, first came to this county in 1846, and except 18(30-2, when he was in Iowa, has remained here, engaged principally in farming. Aug. 8, 1852, near Cuba, he married Parmelia, daughter of Hiram Sanders. She was b(U'n in 1834. Their children are John W., Abraham Lincoln, Gardiner E., Bcnj. H., Laura A. The three younger are still at home. Republican.

Benjain'ni Hrn-fi was liorn in Saratoga Co., N. Y., near Saratoga Springs, in 1821. John and Polly (Schriver) Avere his parents, both natives of Dutchess Co., X. Y., and of English and German descent. Mr. H. was married at Saratoga Sj)rings in 1843 to Eliza Ann Rose. In 1846 he came to this county and located in Putman tp. In 18.34 he bought a farm on sec. i), Buckheart, and the following spring moved on it and has since resided there, and pat substantial improvements on it. The marriage ab(^ve spoken of has resulted in the birth of 6 children : Henrv A., born Oct. 19, 1844; John, July 31, '4o ; William, June 13, '62; Julia A., Aug. 4, '54, and Joseph, born Sept. 13, 1856. Julia married Adam Wrigly, and met her death by being burnt by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. She left one child, Anna, who is living with her grandjia rents.

Hcnrii Hlndx was among the pioneers of this county, coming in 1832. He was a native of Virginia. He was united in marriage with Martha Steel in Westmoreland Co., Pa. They first settled on sec. 3, Buckheart tp., where they lived till 1836, when tliey moved to Young Hickory tj)., where Mrs. Hinds died March 4, 1859. Mr. H. died July (>, 18(59, in Joshua tp., at the house of his son-in-law, Job Wolke. Their chiklrenare: Alexander, who lives upon the homestead in Young Hickory, Mary (Walker), Jacob, Elizabeth (Wilson), living in Nebraska, Martha (Bredwell), of Canton,

Jacob Ilimh lives on sec. 3, Buckhoart townshij), on the old homestead where his father, Henry Hinds, first settled on coming to this connty in 1832. He was born May 25, 1817, and has a family oi' 4 children: John, Frank, Alice and Em. He was married in Canton tp. in 1<S40 to Sarah Juhnsou, a native of Clai'k Co., Ind., who is still living.

Geo. W. Horfon was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Sept. 27, 1840, * a son to Robert Horton, who was a native of Cnl])epper Co., Va., and who married Polly 8mith, a native of the same county, and of German descent. Geo. W. came to this connty in the fall of 1855, and in the following spring he went to Iowa; but in 1859 he returned to Fulton Co. to remain. In Aug., 1862, he enlisted at Canton in the 103d 111. Vol. Inf , Co. C, as Corporal ; served until July, 18(i5, being under Gen. John A. Logan during the whole time; was sick only two or three months, and that was with the measles, and never wounded ; engaged in 28 or more battles and skirmishes; went through with (iren. Sherman to the sea, and closed at Bentonville, X. C. ; was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., and received his discharge ])a])ers at Chicago. Returning to this county, he married Mary E. Bauman July 25, 1807, daughter of Peter Bauman. Have had 0 children, 4 living, as follows: Minerva Evaline, July (i, ISliS; Tlios. T., Oct. 7, 1869; Hattie Amanda, Feb. 3, 1872"; Marv Matilda, Oct. 26, 1873; Lovina Amelia, Feb. 9, 1875, died March 13, 1875; Georgia Ann, born Aug. 19, 1876, died Nov. 6, 1877. T\\v family are living on the old Thos. T. Bybee homestead, sec. 35. Mr. Horton is a Democrat, and has been School Director several terms.

Francis Marion Jfnfford was born June 22, 1834. He enlisted in Co. A, 55th 111. Inf., and served in tlie late Mar till his death, which occurred Nov. 19, 18(53, when he died of disease contracted in the army. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Shiloh and afterwards paroled. Two of his children now live in this county. They are Margery and Marion, both living on sec. 10, with their UDcle, Andrew Fonts. Mr. H. married Hannah J. Bull, daughter of Wni. Bull, of Cui)a, Fei). 10, 1X56, and'shc dicil May 22, 1858.

\V)n. JIunnnt/, farmer, was born Dec, 1810, in Licking Co., O. ; his father, Jacob, was a native of Chester Co., Pa., and his mother, Fanny ( MeNaughton ) Hummil, was of Scotch-Irish descent. There were 3 children in the family; in 1830, Mr. Jacob Hummil with his second wife and 11 children came to Fult<»n Co., - Tliomas, William, Elizabeth, Jacob, Rcbcccii, John, Samuel, Fanny, Evaline, Eden and Nathan ; Henry was born in this county. Besides, they left 4 children in Ohio, - ^latthias, Mary Ann, Drusilla and James. The family located on S. W. ] of sec. 31, this tp. AVm, married Nancy ^L Wilcoxen, daughter of Elijah W., Jan. 2, 1834, and they have had 10 children, 8 of whcnn are living, - Mary E., Isaiah M., John Calhoun, Anna, Jesse B., Charlotte, Nancy M. and

Lavina. All arc living in this connty except Mary E., lives in Davis Co., Iowa, and John ('., at Golden, Boulder Co., Col. All are married except John C. Mr, and Mrs. H. are members of the Christian Church.

Lorenzo Jameson, deceased, was a native of Canaan, Grafton Co., N. H., and was born March 11, 1<S16. His father, Jeremiah Jameson, was born in Feb., 1786. The elder Jameson's wife was Sarah Chase, daughter of Samuel Chase, of Salem, X. H. The family originally came from Scotland. Our subject came to this county in the spring of 1854 and settled in Canton, and in 1855 bought a farm on section 5, this township, where he resided till his demise, which occurred May '2'2, 1874, The homestead is now owned and occupied by his only child, John A., who was born in Xcw Hampshire August 17, 1849. His wife's name was Deborah ^Yhitticr, who was born in Newport, N. H., in J 813, Her grandfather, Thomas Whittier, enlisted under AVashington at the age of 15 and served during the 7-years war. Wm. J. is still living; John A. Jameson married Martha ]McCreary, daughter of Nicholas and Martha (Moran) McCrcary of Putman tp., Jan. 19, 1875. Two children w'ere born to them: Sumner L,, born March 1, 1876, and Alice L,, born Feb, 9, 1878.

Anderson M. Jarnar/in, farmer, deceased, was born in Tennessee Feb. 9, 1805, brought up in Ohio, came to Illinois in an early day, locating in Knox countv, and died March 25, 1878. He married Elizabeth Bradley in Highland Co., Aug., 1828, where their 3 first children were born, - Sarah, Mav 28, 1829 ; Isaac M., April 10, 1831 ; Ellen, Jan. 30, 1835. About* 1840 they removed to Knox Co., 111., where Eliza was born Dec. 23, 1841, and John H, and Wm. A. (twins) July 25, 1844. Wm. A. died April 11, 1865, and 2 children died in infancy. ]\Ir. J. wasa Dem<icaat. Mrs. J's father, Daniel Bradlev, was a native of Ireland, and she was born in Rockbridge Co., Va. Aug. 20, 1809.

John H. Jarmir/in, son of the preceding, in 1862 married Sarah McClatchy, a native of Ohio. She died Nov., 1867, leaving 2 children, - Mary Ellen, who died at the age of 3 years, and Lerov. Mr. J. afterwards miirrit'd I>eah Williams, June L"), 1868.by wluun he has 4 children, - Myrtle, Catherine Elizabeth, Minnie Ellen and Mary Alta, - all at home. Mr. J. is a Democrat, and he and his wife are both members of the Christian Church.

David Jo/inso)), farmer, was born in Clark Co., Ind., March 26, 1825 ; in the fall of 1827 his jKircnts, Richard ^I. and Catherine (nee Fonts), emigrated with him to Fulton Co., III. Near Canton, June 17, 1849, David married Charlotte Walling, a native of Ohio and daughter of Louis and Cynthia (Peirce) Walling. Their children are: Cynthia Ellen, born March 8, 1851; Charles H., Nov. 5, 1855, died Jan 15, 1.S79; George Delmer, born Jan 30, 1859; Sarah Annas, Feb. 3, 1862; and Luella, Nov. 27, 1868. Cynthia E. married Joseph DeArmand and lives in Montgomery Co,, Kau.

Isaac Johnson, deceased, was born in Washington Co., Pa., and came to this county in 1.S37, and located at Middle Grove, near Farraino'ton, where he lived o years and then moved to Buckheart, where he died in Nov., 1873. Mrs. J. is still living on the old homestead on sec. 16. Dr. Johnson's parents were John and Rachel (Statts) Johnson, both natives of South Carolina. His great-grand parents were from Scotland and Germany. He had a family of 11 children : Isaiah B., Caroline S.,Sylvanns, Nathaniel H., \Vm. P., Marinda J., Berlin S., and Caleb B. Those not living are John W., Mary E., and Indiann. Two of the sons, Berlin and Sylvanus, served in the army during the Rebellion. Isaac Johnson was originally a Jackson Democrat, but was for many years before the war a Free-Soiler, up to his death a Republican. He was a physician and practiced during his life in this county. Before coming here he served as Sheriff of Meigs Co., O.

Lemuel Johnson, farmer, son of the next mentioned, married Margaret Wcller March 16, 1857, and has two children, - Richard M., born Dec. 1, 1857, and Douglas, Sept. 1, 1865. The home consists of 90 acres, on sec. 34, Canton tp., and sec. 3, Buckheart tp., the residence being in the latter tp. It is just one mile from the public square in Canton. Democrat but rather independent.

Richard M. Johnson, deceased, was born in Randolph Co., N. C, Aug. 8, 1797. Ilis parents, Josiah and Sarah (Wright) Johnson, moved witli him to Indiana and died there. He married Catharine Fonts in Clark Co., Ind,, who had also been born in Randolph Co., N. C. Her parents, David and Mary, were early settlers of Fulton Co., and died here, aged 91 and 84 years respectively. Richard M. and family emigrated to Fulton Co. in Nov., 1827; the following March he bought a farm on sec. 32, Canton tp., and settled upon it, where the widow still lives, aged about 78 years. He died Feb. 8, 1879. Their children born in Indiana were: Sarah, Nov. 21, 1820; LGmuel, March 1, 1823; and David, INIarch 26, 1825. Those born here were: Emsley, Dec. 22, 1829; Mary Ann, Sept. 7, 1831 (died Dec. 3, 1872); Mai-tha, Feb. 22, 1833; Elisha and Elijah (twins), March 20, 1836; and Julia Ann, May 28, 1840. All "live in this Co. except Julia, the wife of Wm. Bocock, who lives in Woodford Co., 111. Mr. and Mrs. J. were members of the Christian Church. The widow is still able to do all her own work. In early times Mr. J. acted as marslial, or minute man, to call the settlers together when Indians threatened. The "fort" was the brick dwelling of Jacob Ellis, on sec. 9, Buckheart tp., and was such at the time of Westerfield's defeat.

Robert Johnson was born in Belmont Co., O., in 1807, and is the son of John and Rachel (Statts) Johnson. ^Ir. R. came to this county iNIarch 27, 1857, and located on sec. 16, Buckheart tp., and built a house into which he moved. After living in it for 15 years it was burned durino; the absence of the family. It was supposed to have been robbed and then set on fire. Mr. J, had several hundred dollars in money in the house at the time. He immediately built his present residence. He married Mary Myers, daughter of John Myers, in 1833. They brought 7 children to this conuty with them: Susan M., Elizabeth M., Andrew M., Abram, Charlus S., Wm. A., and Robert S. Mrs. J. died Aug. 10, 1877. Two of the boys served in the army during the late war: Abram and Charles.

James Hervey Kelley Mas born in Lewis Co., Ky., Oct. 20, 1809, and is the son of Henrv Kellev of Augusta Co., Va. His trrandfather was John Kellev, of the same State ; his father was a native of Ireland. Henry Kellev.'s wife's maiden name was Catharine Buchanan, and was born about the vear 1787. Thev were married Dec. 30, 1801. James H. married Prudence Brown Dec. 13, 1836. She was born at Thomaston, Me., Jan. 14, 1809. They had a family of 4 children, 2 living: Samuel A. and Ann. The latter married Wm. S. Hood and lives in this township. Mr. K. came to this county in 1835 with his parents, and has lived at his present residence, sec. 28, for 41 years. His lirst wife, died Aug. 8, 1S7<), and he has since married Susan Virginia Walker, who was born in 1826, and is the daughter of AVm. and Xancv Walker.

John Henry Kelley, farmer, merchant, and proprietor of a sawmill; was born in ToUsborro, Lewis Co., Ky., June 3, 1819. His father, Wm. Kelley, is a native of Kentucky, and is now living at the age of 90 years. William's father Avas John Kelley, a native of Ireland. He died in Kentucky aged nearly 100 years. John Kelley's mother, Annie (Hannahs) Kelley, was a daughter of Hugh Hannahs. John Kelley came to this county in 1850 and located near Bryant. He married Harriet Putman. daughter of Harrison Putman, in 1857, and has a familv of 2 children: Wm. H., born Aug. 12, 1859, and Frank Ellsworth, Aug. 20, 1869. Mr. K. is at present carrying on a farm uj)on Mhich he settled in 1870, on sec. 29, of 360 acres, a saw-mill on sec. 33, and a general store at Bryant. His mill has a capacity of 100,000 feet per month.

Samuel Adam<i Kelley was born on sec. 28, Buckheart township, March 1, 1842 and is the son of James H. and Prudence (Brown) Kelley. He was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Stevenson Aug. 13, 1867. Mrs. K, is a daughter of John Stevenson, who was born in Frederick Co., Md., Nov. 19, 1784, and was born in Highland Co., O., Aug. 13, 1837. John Stevenson died in Putman township June 17, 1873. His wife, Catharine Black, was born Sept. 3, 1797, in Bucks Co., Pa. and died Feb. 2, 1874. Samuel A. Kelly and wife have had three children : Jennie Adelia, born June 20, '68; Laura ^fay. May 22, '72, and Francis Emily, Nov. 8, '77.

Thomas Jixper Kelley is a son of John H. Kellev, and was born on see. 28, Buckheart township, June 20, 1843. He lives on the old hom2Stead of his father consistiuijof 320 acres. He is now holding his second term as Sjparvisor of the township, and has served in ni'iny other offices. On tlic old homestead arc 30 or 40 mounds, which were made by tlie Mound I5uihlcrs, Mr. K. was married to Miss Annie Fonts, daugliter of" Du^au Fonts, Feb. 2.3, 1868, at the residence of her mother on sec. 14. They had a family of two children, ucitiier liviuii;. Charles Edgar died aged 3 years, in Nov. 1879; the other in infancy.

/. /. Kirkpatrick, merchant, was born in Brown Co., O., Nov. 15, 1815, but was brought up in the interior of Kentucky ; came to this county Dec. 25, 1854, married the widow of John Riley, located in Piitman township, and engaged in farming; in 18G5 he entered the hardware business in Canton, as a member of the firm of C. Haines & Co. ; in 1867 he went to Bryant and in company with his brother conducted a general merchandise store lor about five years, and then established a drug store, and one year ago opened a store of boots, shoes, tinware and notions, - a nephew attending the drug-store, and his only son, Archie Inskeep. Member of the Christian Church. Republican.

Jacob Lin</cnfclfcr, deceased, was born in the town of Greenfield, Bedford Co., Pa., Oct. 12, 1806. His father's name was also Jacob, a native of the same county. The great-great grandfather of the subject of this sketch came from Germany in the early part of the last century and his son was born in the Keystone State and served undc>r WasJiington in the Revolution. Our sul)ject came to Fulton county in the fall of 1847, bringing his wife and a family of 8 children in the spring of the following year. The names of the children are Margaret, Matthias, Josiah, INloscs, Chris-tina, Aaron, John and David, wiio were all born in Penn., and of the number Margaret, John and David are now living. Four children were born to them after they came to this county : Frederick, Jacob, Alexander and Sarah C. ; Jacob Lingenfelter located on sec. 13 Buckheart township where he bought a firm of 80 acres. He deserves more than a passing notice in tlie pages of local history, for commencing with limited means, by honesty, frugality and industry he accumulated a large i>roperty, leaving to his family 700 or 800 acres of land. He died Sept. 14, 1876. His widow and 4 of the younger children now live at the old homestead. He was a Re|)ul)lican in ])olitics and 3 of his sons served in the late war. Josiah served 3 years in 103d 111. Inf, and was wounded at Jonesboro, (Ja. ; went through with Shei'man to the sea; was in 21 engagements. He now lives in Chamj)aign Co. His children are Lydia C, Frederick E., and Sarah E.

Aaron enlisted in 1861 in the 55th 111. liif, and served 4 years, participated in 32 engagements, and was wounded twice. In the fights around Atlanta July 22, 18()4, a finger was shot oH'. He also went with Gen. Sherman through Georgia and the Carolinas, and was shot through the shoulder at the Jiattle of Bentonville, N. C. This was alxuit the last light of the war. He now resides with his family in Banner tp. While on Sherman's march he with a party went out foraging. Some of the men of rebel Gen. AViiecler's cavalry tooU after the party and separated Aaron from his companions and took him prisoner, but before they had delivered him up and while parlying with tiiem, as he was standino- beside his liorse one of them shot at him. The ball jiassed through his clothes, cutting his watcii chain so that his watch dropped into his boots. At that critical moment some of the Union troops came up, when Mr. L. saw his chance for escape and told the rebels they might go to

John enlisted Feb. 22, 1864, in 103d 111. Inf., was taken sick almost immediatelv thereafter Avith ervsipelas, and died in hospital at SpringfieUl, March 22, 18G4.

The wife of Jacob Lingenfelter was Sarah Clear, also a native of Bedford Co., Pa., and a daughter of Frederick Clear, whose father came from Germany.

Moses Lingenfelter was born in 1857, and now lives on part of the old homestead. He married Sarah E., daughter of Minard Vandyke, of Liverpool tp. Wm. E., Josiah E., Jacob F., and Sarah Ann are their children.

Jonah Lingenfelter married Margaret Shellenberger Sept. 10, 1874. She was a daughter of Wm. Shellenberger, who enlisted in Co. D, 55th 111. Inf , and was killed at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862.

Peter Loucls, a native of New York and of Mohawk Dutch descent, came to this county in Sept., 1855, and located on the AVoodside place at Cuba, and engaged in railroad work as conductor, baggage-master and contractor. About 1834 he was united in marriage with Harriet Hews at Albany, X. Y., who was a native of Saratoga, X. Y. They have a family of five children, - Eosetta Ann, Eliza Ellen, Addie Jane, Charley and Parmelia Isabel, all living at home with parents. He is a Democrat, and himself and wife are members of the I'^nited Brethren Church.

John Lucky was born in Hartford Co., Md., in 1808. His parents were AVm. and Eebecca (Leggett) Lucky. He came to Illinois in 1838, and located on sec. 17, this tp. There was a small log-cabin on the place into which he moved his fiunily. The place was not otherwise impnivcd. He bought a shot-gun and a bag of shot, and says he never lived and enjoyed himself better in his life. He lived princi|)ally on game, corn bread and j)ork. He ground his corn in " Armstrong's Mill," which consisted of a piece of tin punched full of holes and bont over a board, and used as a grater. He married Elizabeth ^IcCreary in April 25, 1833.

History Of Fui.Tox County

Brokrtw, daughter of Honry Brokaw, doccased. Her mother is now livino; with herself and husband. They have 2 chihh'en, - Fred B. and Jacob A., jr. Jeifry Amherst Maynard, Jacob's father, is a native of PhiHij)ston, Mass., and was born March 7, 1809, and died at his home 3 miles south of Canton in Feb., 181)4. He was numbered among the pioneers of this county, having come here in 1830, and located on sec. 1, Bnckheart tp., which he improved; but in 1835, the time of the great storm, his log cabin, fences, etc., were demolished, and Mrs. M. badly injured, and a Mrs. G. Gould, who was visiting at Mr. M.'s, was fatallv injured and died the next morning. The storm occurred at 10 o'clock, p. M. Mr. M. then moved to where he died. In 1832 he married Rebecca Fox, a native of Richmond, Wayne Co., Ind. She bore him 8 children : Louis C, Maria Ellen, deceased, Wm. D., Lucy N., Edward, Perry A., deceased, Jacob A., and Chas. C. Mr. ^L taught school in Buckheart tp. in an early day. He was a strong temperance advocate and was among the first to abolish liquor from the harvest field.

J. II. McCreary was born in Buckheart tp. in INIarch, 1839; married Mary J. Hews, daughter of Wm. P.; has 4 children, - Chas. Sumner, Jennie L., ^Nlattie and Xicholas, - all at home. His father was Nicholas McCreary, a native of Baltimore, ^Id., who came to this county about 1838, and settled on sec. 10; afterwards moved to Putman tp. where he now lives. He married Frances A. Hughes in Baltimore, who died in 1846. Mr. J. H. McC. has plowed up many Indian relics in the vicinity of an old Indian fort near his house.

John S. Miller, born in 1844, in Augusta Co., Va., came with his parents to this cninty in 184S; in 1862 enlisted in the 4Gth 111. Inf. at Cuba, served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, was in five battles, and wounded in the hand by a piece of shell at tha battle of Livenworth Junction, Kv. ; was wounded severely in the right hip at the battle of Franklin, Tenn., by a spent musket l)all, from which he still suffers; was discharged in May, 1865; married Elizabeth J. Coffee, a native of Jackson Co., Ala., July 1, 1866; now has two children, - Mattie J., born in 1872, and Sylvie, born in 1875. Residence, sec. 5, Buckheart tp. Republican.

Bcvcrli/ G. Milner, deceased, was born and reared near Leesburgh, Highland Co., O. In 1856 he came to this county, then at the age of 22 years. His ])arents were John and Susan ( Kinzer) ^lilner, both natives of Virginia. Mr. M. through life followed farming. He was a hard student and devouted much time to the sciences, and to Greek, Latin, Theology, etc. He was married in Lewistown, this county, Feb. 4, 1856, to Elizabeth M., daughter of Wm. Denny. He left a family of 7 children, - Mary, John W., Sarah R., Dora E., David W., Ira Eugene and W. Delmer, all of whom are living at the homestead with Mrs. M. They lost 4 children, 3 in infancy and Beverly G., who died June 12, 1879, at the age of 14. Mr. M. first settled in Liverpool tp., but in 1872 bought a farm on see. 12;

Biickheart, where he resided with his familv until his death which occurred Sunday August 3, 1879. He left his familv in comfortable circumstances.

Richard L. Moran, sen,, Mas born in St. Mary's county, Md., of French ancestry; was in the war of 1812; married Ann llayden, a native of the same place, who died in Maryland. Mr, M. subsequently came to Independence, Putman tp., in this county, brino:ing with him 5 children, - Mariiarct, Wm. H. (who died in 1877), Richard L., jun., Elizabeth and Martha. ^Margaret is the wife of Maj. Herring-; Eliz:djcth is the wife of Xelsou iJagley, Dakota; Martha is tiie wife of Nicholas McCreary, at Civer, Putmau tp., and Richard L.'s sketch is next given.

Richard Lt/on Mora )i, ']nn., son of preceding, was born in Maryland, married at Cuba, this county, in 184.3, to Sybil Cummiugs. daughter of Israel W. Cummiugs and Susannah (Carrh) Cunimings, Mr. C. was a native of Dunstable, Mass., and Mrs C of Greenoch, Scotland, both now deceased. INIr. Moran has had 9 children, namely, Oliver C, born March 26, 1845, and died May 26, 1863; Edmund P., born Dec. 5, 1847; Albert, born Oct. 11, 1850, or '51, killed by lightning wiiile sitting at a window Aug. 9, 1863; Emily J., born July 14, 1853; Ann, born June 9, 1855 ; Richard Lyon, born Aug. 9, 1857; Joseph H., born Jan. 1, 1862; Ella, born -lulv 22, 1864; and Harry, Sapt. 29, 1869.

Mr. M. and wife settled on the place where they now reside, (N. W. ^ of sec. 19) in the fall of 1844, in the deep woods, and put on the place all the improvements which have been made ; their present commodioiisstone house was built in 1859; farm consists of 225 acres, untlerlaid by veins of coal. The family still have the oldfashioned wooden mortar in which they made hominy in early days, - better hominy than we have nowadays. Mr. M. is a Republican in politics.

Oliver Cromwell ^Moran, the eldest son, enlisted in Co. G., 103d 111. Inf., in Aug., 1862, for 3 )'ears ; after abt)Ut 9 months he was taken sick while on a forced march, and died in the hospital at La Grange, Tenn., May 26, 1863.

Horatio Clark Xc/sn)i, is a native of Raltimore, Md. and was born March 2, 1819. He first came to this county in 1838; soon went to Lexington, Ky., and began the study of law wi\h ^ladison C. Johnson, and graduated in the Law Dcpartmeht of the University of Kentucky in 1843. He graduated from St. Mary's College, Baltimore, in 183rS, taking the degrees of A. R. and A.M. Pie was admitted to the liar in Kentucky, in 1843; married at Lexington in '44 to Eliza Jones, also a native of Baltimore, and moved to Buckheart tp., locating on the southeast quarter of sec. 2. He has finely improved and added to it, and now devotes his attention to raising blooilcd stock. On coming to this State he was admitted to the Bar, but has never practiced here. His wife has borne him 7 children, 4 of whom are living at home, 3 are married and living away from home : The names of the oliildren are Kate, Maud, Ernest, Horatio, ^laria, Reginald and Eliza. i\Ir. X. has always been a Whig and Republican. He imbibed his political views from Henry Clay, being- personally acquainted with him. In 1861 he enlisted in 7th 111. Cav., Co. K, which was raised principally through his exertion. He was elected Captain, and the Major being killed in battle he was elected to fill the vacancy. jNIajor N. Avas taken prisoner at Coffeeville. It was during the night and by mistake he rode in the midst of the enemy, but in less than 5 minutes a body of Union troops came riding up, when his captor's attention was drawn from him an instant and he dusted away.

Win. 0' Brian was born in the })arish of Bally William, county of Tiperary, Ireland, April 9, 1837; parents were John and Ann (Ryan), the latter a daughter of James Ryan. The father died in Ireland, and the mother, with 7 children, started for America in 1846; two of the childi'en died on the voyage; they landed in Quebec, then settled in Jjurlington, Vt., where the old lady still lives. Wm. first came to Fulton Co. in 1855. settling at Table Grove, and followed blacksmithing for 11 vears. In 1864 he bought a farm of 80 acres on sec. 13, Buckhcart tj). and since has added 160 acres. He was married to Margaret Campl)ell at Canton, March 10, 1857, by Rev. Father Pitman. She was a native of Ireland, and daughter of Patrick Cam])bell. They have had 5 children, 4 of whom are living: Wm. John, born Aug. 24, 1859; Mary Ann, Feb. 13, 1861 ; Nancy Ellen, July 13, 1862; Catherine Jane, April 6, 1865 The deceased was also Wm. John, born Aug. 28, 1858, and died Aug. 31, 1859.

John TF. O^B riant, farmer, son of next mentioned, Avas born in 1848, married Didami, daughter of SjxMicor Mangram, now living near Table Grove, this Co.; has one chikl, Cora Lee; lives on part of the old homestead. Republican.

Lemuel O'Briunt, farmer, Avas born in Ross Co., O , July 4, 1812 ; his parents Avere Joscjih and Sarah (Barker) O'B., natives of Fauquier Co., Va. ; they emigrated to the vicinity of Ft. Clark (uoav Peoria) in 1824, Avhere the father died. Lemuel came and settled on S. W. i of sec. 30, Buckheart tp., in 1834, Avhere he built and ran a saAv-mill for 10 years, in partnership with David Haacke ; now OAvns and occupies the N. h of that section as farmer; mai-ricd Mary Ann Oviatt, a native of New York, in 1835, in Buckhcart tp. ; her parents, Elisha and Abagail, were early settlers, and of Dutch and Scotch descent. (Elisha Oviatt's father Avas a cousin of Ethan Allen, and carried, Avith a team, tlic party who took Ft. Ticondcroga.) Mr. O'Briant has had 7 children, - Abagail, Laviiui, Elisha, .John W., Lucinda, Sarah E., and Eunice, - all living in this county, except Eunice, who died at the age of 5 years. Methodist, Republican.

James Prifchard, steward of the county-farm, is a son of Jordan Pritchard, spoken of in sketch of Liver[)ool tp. He Avas married to Sarah Elizabeth Hagans in LeAvistowu tp. in 1854. She Avas born in Arkansas in 1840, and is the daughter of Wni. L. Hagans, came to the conntv in 1852. Thev have hntl a familv of" 8 children: Mary E., Win. B., died in 18(51, R..l)ert J., Henrv C, James K., Perry H, Willard S. and Guy I. Mary married Butler Fast and lives in Banner t]^. James P. has l)een Assessor of" Liverpool tp. and held other offices in that and Waterford townships. He is superintendent of the county-farm, and tells us that the inmates have averaged about 48 for the past decade, the time he has been its steward. These are about equally divided between the sexes. There are 8 who have been here for 15 years, and one old lady for 26 years. Nine of the present inmates are hopelessly insane, 4 males and 5 females, and 29 are mo.stly feeble-minded.

George Rilea, farmer, sec. 24. Mr. R. enlisted at Canton in August, 1861, in the 55th 111. Inf.; on arriving at Chicago was transferred to the c9t'.i, known as "Yates' Phalanx." He served with this regiment in Co. C, through the late war and was in 17 battles and charges and numercuis skirmishes. He was wounded at Petersburg, Pa. He was one of the assaulting party in the last and successful charge upon the enemy's works. They had overcome and taken the outer forts and Mr. R. was wounded in a charge ou the inner fort by a musket ball in his right arm, the muzzle of the gun not being over two feet from him when it was discharged at him. His arm was so shattered that it was found -necessary to amputate it. He was mustered out June 17, 1865. Mr. R. was born in Brown Co., O., and is the son of James Rilea, who came to this countv in 1841. George married Elizabeth Mclntvre Oct. 20, 1867, at Bryant. They have a family of 4 children: Henry Robert, ^s'ancy Catharine and Malinda Ellen, twins, and Minnie Ann.

Dr. James JRilea is a native of Clermont Co., O., where he was born Feb. 4, 1799. His father was William and his grandfather James Rilea. The latter was a native of" Scotland, and came to the U. S. before the Revolution. James Rilea came to this county in 1841 and located on sec. 25, this tp. Dr. R., although not a regularly educated physician, in an early day paid considerable attention to the treatment of the sick around him, and being very successful in the cure, had an extensive practice among the settlers. He was well and f"av(»rably known. James Riloa was married Feb. 4, 1823, in Highland Co., ().. to Catharine C. Ewing, daughter of Adam H. Ewino;. She was a member of the M. E. Church for 50 vears, but now belongs to the I'nited Brethren Church. They have had 12 children, all born in Ohio except the youngest, who was burn in this county. They are Joshua 1)., John E., Adam H., Wm. E., Thomas E., Henry S., Arminda, George, Nancy, Rebecca and Sarali E. The fourth son died in infancy. Four of the boys served in the late war.

who came to this county in A])ril, l<S3o, locatintj in Hickory township. He (lied Oct., 1<S.']9. His chihh-en were Martha, John J., Joseph T., James W., Elizabeth and Onslow Gaines, the last the only one living in this county. The latter married Anna F. Plunimel, dauii'hter of Win., at Bryant, Feb. 26, ISO-'), slic having been born Feb. l], 1<S4.'>. Tliev have 5 children: Charlie C, born -Ian. 3, 1864; \Vm. M., May 6, 1865; Emma L., Sept. 12, 1868; Delano G., April 15, 1870; Frank B., April 14, 1872. Mr. R. is a Democrat, and he and his wife are members of the Christian Church. Mrs. John Roberts married a second time, a Mr. Wilson, who has since died, and she is now living with her sou Onslow G.

John C. Rodcnbaugh was born in Hunterdon Co., N. J., in 1820, and came to this county in 1853. He located in Canton and worked at the trade of shoemaking in that place and Fairview for 8 years, since which time he has been engaged in farming. He married Letty N. Apgar in New Jersey, who bore him 2 children, - Mary Ann and Sarah Elizabeth. The former married Forbes Wood, and the latter Henry R. Suydam, who died in the army during the Rebellion. He was a member of Co. D, 103d Inf , and died at St. Louis, Dec. 31, 1863, while on his way home. Calvin W., one of his sons, lives with his grandfather Rodcnbaugh, and the other, Henry F., clerks in R. W. Dewey's store. Canton. Sarah Elizabeth is now the wife of Nathan INIcssler, of Canton. l)oth INIr. and Mrs. R. are memljcrs of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. R. takes great interest in Sunday-school work.

Henry C. Shryoch, farnuu-, sec. 22, is the son of Milton Shryock. He was united in marriage at Bushnell, Til., with Miss Mary E. M^ifer, Dec. 29, 1875. She is a native of Marietta, Fulton Co., and a daughter of John J. and Sarah (Ward) ^\'afer; the former a native of Canada and the latter of Illinois. They have only one child, Cora, born April 29, 1877. Politically, Mr. S. is a Republican.

Junu'H P. Shryock, son of Milton Shryot-k, one of the leading farmers of this county. He was married to Sarah W. Weller, Jan. 2, 18(52, in Canton t|). She is a daughter of Win. and Elizabeth (Long) Weller, both natives of Warren Co., N. J. They came to this (M>unty in Jan., 1854. Mrs. S. was born in that State, Oct. 18, 1841. They have a family of 3 children: Ida jNIay, born Dec. 9, 1864; Wm. M., May 16, 1866, and Fidessia, Oct. 17, 1874. Mr. S. has been Supervisor, and has been School Director for 9 years. The Shryock Cha]x4 was built at an expense of al)out $2,300. Mr. Milton Siirvock contributed to this .Si, 700, and the rest, (except about §100), was made up by the Shryock family.

John. C. Shryock. Of the numerous family of Shryocks living in this townsliip is our "subject, John C. Shryock. He is a son of INlilton Shryock. He has resided on sec. 22 since 1875, where he has since erected a fine two-story frame house, large barn, etc. He was married to Emily Jane Hackett, a native of this countj, and a daughtor of Clayton S. Hackett, a native of Delaware. His wife was Mar<raret ^[ercer, now deceased. The wedding occurred at Milton Shrvock's residence, March IG, 187;>. Charles, born June 20, 1877, is their onlv child. Both ^Ir. and Mrs. S. are members of the M. E. Church.*

Milton S/iryock, Postmaster and merchant, St. David, was born near Lexington, Ky., May 17, 1812. His father. Christian Shryock served in the war of 1812 and died while in the service. Christian Shryock's father was Frederick Shryock, native of Maryland near Frederickstown, Avhich it is supposed received its name from hira. His mother's maiden name was Rebecca Graham. Milton came to this county in 1833; was married to Rebecca Carver, March 27, 1834. She was a daughter of P. M. Carver and was born Feb. 6, 1815. Mr. S. carried on blacksmithing in Canton for 2 vcars, and in 1836 moved to sec. 21, Bnckhcart tp. There was a small log cabin on this 200 acres and 2 or 3 acres cleared, the rest heavy timber. Of this, 170 acres is now cleared and finely improved. He has given his boys 480 acres, adjoining the homestead that now consists of 440 acres of land, and to his girls 240 acres. ]\li]ton Shryock and wife have had a family of 8 children, 6 of whom are living: Wm. W. was born Jan. 18, 1835 ; James P., Aug. 18, 1838 ; Sarah C, Nov. 29, 1840; John C, Jan. 26, '44; Mary Jane, April 15, '48; Henry Clay, Dec, 1, 1850 Tho.se not living are Samuel Allen, born Oct. 26, '4(j, died March 15, '47: Frances Eldora, Dec. 12, '54, died Sept. 20, '72. James P. married Sarah Weller ; John C. married P^mma Hackett ; Henry C. married Mary E. Wafer ; S:irah married Samuel C. AVasson and resides on sec. 12, this tp. ; Mary married (xeo. T. Baylor and lives at Cuba ; Wm. A^^ married Margaret Slack and lives in Jackson Co., Mo.

Johnson Smith was born in Clermont Co., O., in 1811. His parents were Wm. and Ivucretia (Johnson) Smith, born in Monmouth Co., X. J. They arc of English and Trisji descent. Both grandparetits, Benjamin Smith and ^^ illiam Johnson were soldiers under Wasliington. Mr. S. married Rebecca Washburn, a native of Ohio and daughter of Jolin and Eleanor (Wood) Washburn. They brought 2 children to this county with them: John M. and Hannah. Those born here are Samantha, Aurelia, William, JosejJi and Adelaide, all of whom are living. Mr. S. came from Ohio with a 4-horse wagon and was 13 days on the trip. He bought a farm on the southwest quarter of sec. 32, Buckheart townshij), and first lived in a log caliin. This quarter of land Mas covered with timber when he settled upon it but is now under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. S. are both members of the M. E. Church. The former has been a member for 50 years.

John IF. Snider, farmer, was born near P'lizabethtown,'' Carter Co., East Tenn., July 12, 18'>7. His parents were Isaac and Matilda (Wilson) Snider, who came and settled on sec. 35, this township, in 1860, where they resided 4 years. They now live at Gardiner,

Solomon B. Sjiitirr, farmer, was born in Carter Co., East Tcnn.. in 1812; settled on sec. 31, this township, in 1853; has lived on his present farm (S. E. j sec 33) for 22 years ; was Justice of the Peace in Peoria one term ; Republican in politics. His parents were William Snider and Elizabeth (Bealor) Snider, both of German parentage. Mr. S. married Deborah Wilcoxen, daughter of Samuel W., in Carter Co., E. Tenn., in 1833, near Roan Mountain. Brought to this county 3 children, - Martha Ellen, Mary Elizabeth and Eliza Caroline. The first married John C. Lawrence, the second H. A. Whitnah and the third James O'Brien, and died April, 1875. Mrs. Snider died May 10, 1872.

JLifihcw Tafum, deceased, born Feb. 18, 1789, in Rowan Co., N. C, and died Sept. 19, 1868, in this township. He emigrated first to Indiana, in 1825 to Fulton C<>. ; spent two or three years at the Galena lead mines; married Mrs. Lydia Eggers, a native of Laurens Co., S. C, Aug. 1, 1830, in Canton township, this county; Mrs T. died Oct. 2, 1872 ; her maiden name was Dollor, and she was born in 1805; her father, AVni. D., was a native of Wales, and her mother Ruth (Beasley) D., of Virginia. ]Mr. D. servrd under ^\ashington in the Revolution for 7 yeai's ; he died in this township Sept. 6, 1838. The children of Mr. and Mrs, Tatum are : Geo. W. born March 25, 1832, died in 1864; John G., born Dec. 13, 1837; Amy, born Mar<-h 29, 1841 ; and Sarah Jane, Oct. 13, 1847, - the last three living in this county. J. G. owns and occui)ies the old hcnnestead on N. E. j of sec. 7. Both parents were regular Ba]>tist, and the father was a Democrat.

WiUifim P. Tamer. The Turners are of English origin, but as far back as mc are able to trace them in America it is in Xew Market, Frederick Co., Md., to about the year 1679. There we find William Turner, great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch. His grandfather was Wm. P. Turner, who moved to North Carolina and married Action Howard. Here their son. Starling Turner, was born, who was the father of Wm. P. He moved to Kentucky and married Sophia Carver in ]'\'b., 1801. They came to Illinois with a family of 11 children in 1831, and the following year located on sec. 13, Buckheart tj). Their children were Matilda, Abigail and Jesse, both deceased, Lydia, Wm. P., Sarah, James, Starling, jr., Jemima, ^lary, Margaret, Benjamin and Sophia. Matilda married Wm. Malsby ; Lydia, Reuben Peter, and Sarah Rev. John Tarleton Fleming. Wm. P. married Eliza Ann

MePheeters, and resides on sec. 12, this townsliip. James married Sarah A. Carver. Jemima married Ezckiel Rdcklictld, wlio died, and then married Mr. Piekerin^;. Marv married Roily Rogers and died in Banner tp. Margaret married Rev. Moses Jared, both deceased. Benjamin died at the age of 18. Sophia married John Pickering.

Conieliii.s Washburn lived in Ohio dnrins: the earlv Indian wars, and when Kentucky was in reality the "dark and Idoody ground." He was an original Indian lighter and acted the part of" a scout. While carrying words of warning to a fort near Pittsburg and being alone, was attacked by the Indians just after sMimming a river. His horse was killed, yet he made his escape. The Indians having committed so many de]iredations. he, with 5 others, followed them and had a battle near AVilliamsburg, O., in Avhich they defeated the Indians, at the loss of one man and one wounded. Ten years afterwards he returned to this battle-field and found a gun left by one of the party. It \v;i> leaning against a tree in the same position it had been left. Mr, W. was a genuine trapper and hunter, devoting his entire time to those pursuits. About 40 years ago he engaged with a fur company to go beyond the Rocky ^lountains, since which time he has never been heard from, and it is supposed that' he has been killed by the Indians.

Dudley O. Wvdcn, physician, was born in Belpre tp., Washington Co., O., Jan. 1, 1845; his parents were O. P. and Eliza A. (Null) Wedge, natives of the same county, who emigrated to Henry Co., 111., in 1854, where they now reside. The doctor was educated at the Galva (111.) high school, commenced medical studies with Dr. Geo. H. Scott at Kewanee, 111., and graduated at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1874, as a "regular" physician; located at Bryant in 1807, where he is still practicing medicine. He marric^l Florenci^ \j. Herriot. of Bryant, and Charles A., Kthelyn H. and Maury E. are their children.

John H. Wcller, son of Wm. Weller, is a cirpenter by trade, but is engaged in farming, r He was married to Martha J. Clark, Sept. 20, ]857, who has borne him 4 children, - M'illiam Carv, born Sept. 10, 1858; Elmer, April 15. 18(jl ; Lillv, Oct. 25, 18«i3, and Ella, July 0, 186(3.

Tlieodore 0. Whitenack was born in Canton, 111., in 1855. His parents were Peter and Sarah S. ( Ehvood) Whitenack, both natives of Xew York. I'he subjeet of this sketch married J^avina, youngest daughter of William and Nancy j\I. Hummel, at Bryant, A})ril 2,1876; have one child, Grace, who was born March 21,1878. Mr. W. was elected Police Magistrate in April, 1870, and is a Republican. He is also engaged in the store of J. H. Kelly.

Joseph C. W/iifna/i, farmer, sou of A. J. Whitnah, of Canton, was born Feb. 16, 1845, at the old homestead in l^uekhearttp. (sees. 32 and 33); married Sarah A. Jones, daughter of S])akeman Jones, Jan. 20, 18()6, in Lewistown tji. They have 5 chihlren: Freddie and Dollie, born February 25, 1807; Cordie T., April 'J, 1871; Harry, October 20, 1874; and Fenton, August 15, 1876. In politics Mr. W. is a Democrat.

Hiram A. W/iifiuih, farmer, son of A. J. AA'hitnah, was born in Buckheart tp. in 1838, married Mary E. Snyder in 1S51), the same year he purchased the S. W. I of sec. 34, this tp. He has cleared up 130 acres, fenced it, put it in good condition, erected good buildings, etc.; dwelling 1| stories, 16 by -"U ft., with L 24 by 16, and porch, good cellar, etc. They have 2 children, - Chester Leon and Pearl Arzena. Mrs. W. is a member of the Christian Church, and Mr. \y. is Democratic in politics, though he has never run for any office.

Saninel Wifcoxcn, farmer, son of next mentioned, was born Oetol)er 12, 1.S13, in Ash or Wilks Co., X. C, and January 6, 1841, married Ijueinda Carver, a native of Estill Co., Ky., in J5uckheart tp. Their children are: Ellen, burn December 31, 1842, married Elijah Johnson and lives just south of Canton; Anna, born February 2, 1.S51, married Frank Boner, lived on sec. 11, Buckheart tp., and died May <S, 1871), leaving two children, Fred and Charles; and George, born August 15, 1853. Mr. W. has 992 acres in all. His fine residence was built in IX(')i). He has used very little liquor, tobacco not at all, and is a Pepubliean.

Squire Wi/co.ren, deceased, married Sarah Tatuni in North Carolina, moved to Estill county, Ky., about 1815, and in 1828 to the old Nathaniel Vittuni place near Canton ; lived 7 years on sec. 2, Liverpool tp., and then made their permanent home on sec. 5, Buckheart tp. The j-section last oceu])i<'(l was entered for him by his son Samuel, who had to go to Missouri to get good money, "wildeat" money prevailing here. Squire W.was a volunteer in the war of 1812, Captain of militia in North Carolina, was a Jackson Democrat, and an old-fashioned Baptist ])reacher. Was a cousin to Daniel Boone. He died in 1837, and his widow in 18(55, at the age of 83. Their children were 9 in nund)er, - Elizabeth, Martha, Sarah, Anna, Jordan, Amy, Samuel, James and Ellen.

John B Wi/son, farmer, sec. 2, is a native of Cumberland Co., Pa., where he was born in 1828. His parents were John and Margaret (MeLaiu) Wilson, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of the

Keystone State. His father canu' to Illinois in abont 1834 or '35, and (lied before John B. came. He came to Scott Co., 111., in 1841, and to this county in '42, and located near Kllisville, where he was married Oct. 3, 1844, to Adeline Athearn, a daughter of one of the old settlers of Deerfield tp. Mr. W. was engaged in cooperage and farming until 1846, when he moved to his present location one mile south of Canton, where he has a fine farm. He has been a member of the Baptist Church at Canton for 25 years, and Deacon for 24 years. His wife has borne him 9 children, 8 of whom are living: Mary E. married James Tallman and lives in Ohio ; AVm. H. lives in Canton tp. Miranda E. and Benjamin live in Kokomo, Ind. ; Sarah J., Addie G., Elmer T. and John M. live with their parents; Frank was killed by accident at the age of 14. Esther Mary Wilson, a sister of J. B., came to this county in 1835 and married Orrin Turner and died Feb. 9, 1846, leaving 2 children, Mary and John, both of whom were raised by Mr. W.

Forbes B. Wood, son of the late Thomas Wood, lives on sec. 12, and is engaged in agriculture. He married ]\Iary Ann Rodenbaugh, a native of New Jersey, in 1869. They have a family of 3 children, - Bertha L., Ida B., and Otis R. Mr. W. has one of the finest improved farms in the county.

Thomas Wood was born in Harrison Co., Ya., Dec. 18, 1805. He married Rachel Flowers, of the same county, Aug. 21, 1825. She was a daughter of Geo. Flowers, and he a son of Lambert Flowers, who came from Ireland at the age of 12 years. Thomas Wood's father was Benjamin, a son of John Wood, Avho came from England. Thomas Wood and wife came to this county in the s])ring before the big snow (1830). They came with a family of 2 children, Lavina and Angelina: the others were born here, - Aurelia, George S., Forbes, Rohanna, Laura Y., Casper, Ellison G. and Carroll D. Benjamin enlisted in Co. E, 103d Inf., and after serving in the army for about a vear died near Yicksburjr, Julv 9. 18(53. Thomas Wood died in Feb., 1870. Mrs. W. lives at the old homestead, sec. 11. Thomas Wood's family was about the only one that was not routed at the Westerfield's defeat, spoken of elsewhere in this volume. A day or two after that event a number of persons were seen approaching the house. They were su])poscd to be Indians and caused consternation among the family. The women and children were hurriedly sent to the upper part of the cabin, while the men remained below. They knocked a part of a log out of a corner of the house, to shoot through at the approaching enemy. Mr. Wood, Mr. Flowers, his wife's father and two other men went out to meet them as they came up. The supposed Indians proved to be several fiimilies of settlers who were stampeded by the great fright of the supj)osed Indian slausrhter jr<^in<j: on north of Canton. Thev were on their wav to Canton. Mr. Wood and family went with them to Canton, where they remained two hours and returned home.

Strathorn, Leicestershire, Eno;., Jan 4, 1822. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth (ITornbuekle) AVoodeook, of the same place. Our subject first came to the United States in 1845 and located in Ross Co., O., and came to this county in 1849, locating in Canton. He was married to Elizabeth Oglesby, who was born in Enoland in 1834, and is a dauo-htcr of Win. and Elizabeth (Green) Oolesby. They were married Aug-. ID, 18(J0, at D. W. Vittum's, in Canton. They have 7 children, - Thomas, born Dec. 13. '(31 ; Edward, Oct. 3, '63 ; Emma Jane, Oct. 1, '(]'); Isaac, March 31, '67; Sarah Ann, April 15, '69; Richard, Aug. 28, 71, and Charles, born Oct. 8, '75. In 1860 Mr. \V. began farming on sec. 3, Buckheart, and in 1865 bought a farm on sec. 26, where he now lives.