Cass Township

Cass Township

This township was named by Henry Waiijjhtel, in 1850, in honor of Gon. Lswis Cass, of the war of 1812, Governor of Michigan, U. S. Senator, Secretary of war under Jackson, and Secretary of State under Jiueiianan. William Totten was the first to locate in the township. He came in 1823 and settled upon the southwest quarter of section 27, upon what was afterwards known as " Totten's Prairie." About the same time Roswell Tyrrell and John Totten located upon the same section. The former was a soldier of the war of 1812, came to this couuty in 1832, and Feb. 22 of the same vear he was married to Miss Marv Ann Sidwell, near Lewistown. This lady died in May, 1828, as we tind stated in a biographical sketch of Mr. Tyrrell published in the history of McDonough c(ninty, to which county he removed in 1830. Yet we are told that Mrs. Tyrrell died in 1^2(3, and hers was the first death to occur in the township. History states that the first sermon in the township was preached by Rev. Mr. Lee, a M. E. preacher, at the house of Thomas Camron ; but Henry Waughtel tells us that he knows the first sermon was preached by Rev. Wm. Batson, the Christian (New-Light) minister who preached the funeral of Mrs. Tyrrell in May of that year, 182o. Tliere is evidently some discrepmcy between these statements, as they fail to harmo!iize. In 1854 Thomas Camron came into the township and settled upon section 28. Others who came were Henry Biuighman, sr., Henry Waughtel, sr., Benjamin Camron, Matthew Park, William Batson, Zenas Harrington, Levi Dnnnewain, T. J. Walters, Fred and Henry Waughtel, jr., John, Henry, jr., David S., Daniel and Abram Baughman, jr., Abram Baughmin, sr., and others. Among those living who came here in a very early day, are Henry Waughtel, jr., Wm. Camron, James C. Watson, James Murphy and Aunt Katie Totten. The first marriage ceremony was performed on the l<)th of Feb., 1826, and was at the wedding of Salmon Sherwood to Miss Jane Cameron, sister of Wm. Camron. of Sniitliticld. The first birth was that of ^largaret, daughter of Win. and Katharine Totten, May 14, 1825. The first .school was taught by D. S. Baughman in 1829. The first Ju.stice of the Peace was John Totten, in 1825. The fir.<;t church building was erected by the Methodists on the farm of Jesse Tate, near Smitiifield, in 184J>. Henry Waughtel was the first Supervisor from Cass. The jiresent incumbent is A. S. Watson. There are ten school districts and six Church organizations in the township.

The pioneers of Cass had hardships to suffer as well as those in other parts of the county. During the big snow of 1830 great suffering was occasioned. During the droutii of 1840 and the wet season of 1844 for several weeks the j)e()ple were compelled to eat boiled wheat, or meal made in the hominy-block. A horainy-block consisted of a stump in which a hollow place had been burned. In this they put their corn and pounded it with an iron wedge. Wild hogs and deer were plentiful in an early day throughout this section. Wm. Camron, in company with Henry Waughtel, Mr. McKinney, and two other gentlemen, killed 30 head of hogs and pigs on one excursion. Nathan Henderson, father of Isaac Henderson, of this township, said that he killed a deer in an early day which weighed 19*2 pounds net. The timber of this township is tilled with a thick undergrowth, but in an early day it contained only a sparse growth of oak timber with abundance of tall grass all over the land, from which the settlers made their hay. They actually made hay in the woods.

Henrv Waughtel is the only man now living in the township who fought in the Black Hawk war. Some who reside here remember having seen the great chief. Joseph Lundry, now eighty-eight years of age, and who lives with Isaac Henderson, saw Black Hawk in Canada. Wm. Totten and others built a fort on Totten's prairie during the Winnel)ago troubles. Black Hawk was very friendly to the Tottens and would not allow his braves to disturb them, even during the war. He oftened visited Totten's and shot at a target with Mr. Totten as a pastime. The first saw-mill in Cass was built by Mr. I^aswell.

' In May, 1850, this township was visited by a very disastrous hailstorm. It stri])i)ed the trees of their foliage, ruined the growing crops, killed a great deal of stock and fatally injured some persons.

On the 'iOth of March, 1877, little Jinimie Couch, a boy of eight summers, while on his way home from school stojiped by the wayside with the other children to gather some early spring flowers. By some means he got out of sight and hearing of his comj)anions, and thev went home without him. The alarm of a "lost boy" was raised, the neighbors turned out and search was nuide, but no trace of him was discovered until the next morning. He was traced by spots of blood that his little scratched and torn feet had left upon the ground. He waded the lakes and ])<»nds in Pleasant Valley, on Spoon river, in water up to his arm-pits. His steps during the last half-mile of this fatal march were only six inches in length. The little hero was found that morning lying dead upon the river bank just above Buckeye ferry in this townshij). One hand was thrown over his head; in the other he held his little cap.

quarterof the northeast quarter of see. 29. During; the same year Mr. Hiram Higgins added the "Higgins' addition," which lies directly soutli of the al)ove. Soon afterwards ^^'i]lianl Camron laid off his addition. The business portion of the town now lies almost entirely in Higgins' and Camron's additions. It is quite a business center, and contains two general stores, two drug stores, one hardware store, two wagon and blacksmith shops, two hotels, post-office, and a saw-mill. Three physicians reside here. The T., P. & W. Railroad passes through the town, making it quite a shipping point.

Antioch Christian Church. - This people is more commonly known as New-Light Christians. lu 18(31 two classes of this denomination were organized, one at the Hanchett school-house, and the other at the Medley school-house in Harris township. In 1866 these congregations united and erected a house of worship in Smithfield. There are at present 45 communicants connected with the Church.

Pleasant Grove M. E. Church was organized in the summer of 1867 by Rev. Mr. Stout, with a membership of 15. Meetings were held in the Medley school-house, Harris townshi]), until 1872, when their present structure was erected in this township. The presen^^ membership is 30' Rev. J. E. Rutledge, Pastor.

>Sniitnjicld M. E. Church was organized in the fall of 1839 in th ^ house of J. S. Fate, with that gentleman as class-leader. For two years meetings were held in private houses; then the neighboring school-house was used as a place of worship for several years. About the year 1849 or 1850 a log house was built upon Mr. Fate's farm in which they assembled until it became too old and uncomfortable. The place of worshij) was then changed to the new schoolhouse, where it remained until the ))resent edifice was erected, which was in 1873, except for a period of one year when the Christi:in church at Smithheld was used. Four of the early converts, M. D. Heck ird, John Xate, John B.irtells and \Vm. Calhoun, became itinerant ministers. The present membership is 40. Rev. J. E. Rutledge, Pastor.

Mt. Pleasant Christian Church was org-anized by Elder J. R. Welsh April 26, 1863, with about a dozen members. The first discourse delivered by a minister of this denomination in thi^< neighborhood was at the hr)use of Win. Petersdu in 1860. This was the first sermon preached in this vicinity for filteen years. The congregation was organized and met for worship in the Buckeye school-house until their i)resent structure was erected, which was in 1862. There seems to have been an organizition previous to the erection of the building, but there being no record of" the fact we give the above date ot organization as recorded in the clerk's books. The membership at present numbers oo. The Pastor is Elder Allen \\ heeler.

Personal Sketches

Ill order to detail more i'uUy the history of the town and town- .shij), we will speak personally of the leading and representative eitizens :

John C. A)if}iony, M. 7)., Smithfield ; was born in Mercer Co., Pa., Feb. 1, 1852. He is the son of" Benjamin A. and Fanny A. Antliony; came to this county in 1854; was educated mostly in common schools and Abingdon College. The doctor attended both Rush and Missouri Medical Colleges, graduating at the latter March 4, 1875; commenced jM-acticing April 4, 1875, in Marbletown, this countv. He remained there three years and was successful, but suffered many trials that young physicians are heir to. From there he removed to Table Grove, thence to Smithfield. While at Marbletown the Doctor was united in matrimony with Charlotte J. Markley. One child was born to them, but died in infanciy. By close attention to his work and hard study he has gained a lasting reputation.

John H. Baughman was born in Ashland (then Richland) Co., O., Sept. .'), 1826; came to this county with his ])arents in 18:>0; educated in the common schools of Fulton county and entered into the dry -goods and grocery business in Canton, Fulton Co., in 1856, and in 1864 established a nursery in Canton. His store and dwelling were burned in 1871, and he established a nursery in Smithfield in 1874, whence he removed in 1876 and where he still resides; was married to Sarah Pomeroy in 1845, by whom he has had 8 children, - Samantha C, born Mav 14, 1846; Martha J. (deceased), Nov. 21, 1848; Walter P., Julv" 12, 1850; Laura N., Nov. 28, 1853; Fmma, Oct. 30, 1857; Ella, Mav 21, 1861; Marv H., July 12, 1863; Cordelia, Dec. 11, 1864. P."0., Smithfield.

Joseph E. BdKc/hman, son of Samuel and Eliza (Camron) Baughman, of Cass township, was born, raised and educated in Cass township near Smithfield. His father came to this county in 1831, being one of the early settlers ; was a cooi)er in younger days, but is a nurseryman and farmer at ])resent. lie was fond of the chase, and frequently shot deer from his porch. The subject of this sketch, Mr. J. E. liaughraan, is an enterprising young farmer, but 21 years old ; was early taught to cook, bake, wash and iron, etc., his mother being an invalid since he was 7 years old. He worked l)y the month since 13 years of age until recently. P. O., Smithfield.

Jacob Bayless, farmer; P.O., Cuba; was born in Brighton, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1808; moved with his parents to Ohio in 1S12, by schooner on the lakes. There being no canal around Niagara Falls at that time, his father hired the boat hauled around the Falls by horse-team. As he passed by Buffalo he saw chimneys standing of houses that the British had burned during the Revolution. His father, Richard Bayless, served in the war of 1812. Mr. B. heard the cannon firing when the British attempted to hmd at Sackett's Harbor. He was the first J. P. after township organization, and served two terms ; has served as School Trnstec, School Director, Town Clerk and Supervisor; has been married twice, and is the father of 11 children, 7 of whom are living. Mr. B. is a notetl bee-hunter. The following is an extract from his journal : "July, 1865, rith bee-tree found about a mile south of bee-tree No. 1 1, on the north side of a branch, and north of an old field on the creek bottom in a red oak; l-'Uh found in limb of a large elm, half mile north of the mouth of Coal creek on Spoon river."

1860. His father, James H. Beadles, of Cass tp., was born in ]5ernadotte township Feb. 17, 1832. He has always been a farmer, and is at present one of the leading agriculturists in this part of the county. J. H. B.'s father, Joel Beadles, entered the laud now occupied l)v the Beadles family, viz: southea'^t quarter of section 32. Our sul))ect received a good common-schocjl education, being a pu])il of the popular Mr. J. H. Benton, County School Superintendent. Mr. B. pays his own expenses while in school, with the well-earned money that he accumulates while teaching. Mr. James H. Beadles built, during the fall of 1879, a fine Iwo-story frame dwelling, which adds very much to the beauty of his farm.

Caleb Boyer, farmer, sec. 21 ; P. O., Smithfield ; was i)oru in Licking county, O., Sept. 3, 1824. He came to this county in 1839 ; has been married twice and is father of 11 children. His second wife had four by first husband, making 15 in all, and all of whom are living. He united with the U.B. Church in 1843. Is 55 years old, and has been in a court-house but once.

Henry Brook, farmer and stock-raiser; born in Germany in 1825. his parents, Philip and Elizabeth Brock, natives of Germany, immigrated to this county in 1S38, and entered 160 acres of land. Mr. B. was married to Caroline Wilhelm in 1857, by whom he had () children, - John W., born Feb. 4, 1858; Caroline E.,born, 1861 ; Amelia, born Jan. 1, 1865; Henry C, born in 1<S68; Chas. T., born in 1870; Pliilij) L., born Jan. 28, 1873. Mr. Brock, when first beginning in life had but little, but energy and superior management has made him possessor of 320 acres of the best land in Cass township. P. ()., Smithfield.

John Brock, farmer; P. ()., Smithfield. Mr. B. is a native of Germany, and is a son of Phili}) and brother of Henry Brock, whose biography also appears just above. He served one term as Collector, and at present is School Director; was married March 14, '50, to Amanda M. Watson. They have lieen blessed with five children, four of whom are living, - Alonzo G., John F., Wm. H., and Melinda J. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the United Brethren Church.

Susan (Spicklomire) Cathcrman there was born in Union Co., Pa., Juno, 1<S1(), a son, the subject of tlii.s ])ersonal sketch. He removed Avitii his parents to Crawford Co., Pa., thence to Ashland (then l\ichhmd) county, O. ; came to tliis county in '.37. He was ethicated in the select schools of Pennsylvania. He was married in Dec, '38, to Abigail Kuvkendall, bv whom he had six children. Daniel and iSIargaret are married and livino- in Cass townshij) near their parents. Susan married Henry Hinderliter, and lives near New Philadelphia, 111. The father of Mrs. C. is i)4 years old and can walk from 10 to 15 miles a day, and very fretpiently does. He lives in Liverpool township. Mrs. C. is a member of the Christian Church. ]\Ir. C. took wheat to Chicago in '42 and sold it for 48 cents jn-r bushel.

Peter Christian, firmer and stock-raiser; P. i)., Cuba; was born Dec. 23, 1817, in Plattsburo-, N. Y; removed with his parents to Troy, X. Y., in '32, came to this county in '36. He saved a man from drowning; in S})Oon river during; the freshet in '44; has been Com. of Hio'hwavs and School Director. He was nnited in marriage with Mary A. Johnson, June 20, 1841, by whom he had 4 children, 2 of whom are living;, - Melissa C. and Pollie F. Mr. C. is a a Free-will Baptist minister, and a self-made man, having received but nine months schooling (in Troy) in his life.

Justus I)e(iki)is was born in Belmont county, ()., May 18, 1827. He moved to Knox county, ()., then to Fulton county, HI., in 1855. His ]>arents, Richard and Ann (Aikins) were natives of Maryland. Mr, D. has served as Road Commissioner 4 years. School Director 6 vears ; has lived in Iowa two years. He was married INIarch H, '42, in Richland (now Ashland) Co., O., to Margaret Statler, by whom he had 9 children, of whom G are living, - Geo., Ann, Sclasticque, Justus, Ella and Scpiire. Mrs. D. died July 29, '77. Mr. D. is a faithful mem1)er of the M. ?1 Church, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. P. O., Cuba.

James A. Ellis, farmer, sec. 17; P. ()., Smithiield ; was born near Ipava, this county, Nov. 6, 1850. His father, John Ellis, was one of the early settlers of Fulton Co. His mother was Lorena B. Ellis, nee Camron. James attended the scliools of this county and gained a fair education. In 1<S7G he was united in marriage with Mary E. Brown. They have one son, Samuel W., and their little girl baby, born May 24, 1X79, had not received its name when we called upon ^Nlr. E.

James M. Fate, farmer and <tock-raiser, sec. 33; P. ()., Smithiield ; was born and raised in this county. His father, Jesse Fate, was a native of Licking Co., O. He was a conductor upon the famous Under-ground R. R. He is the father of the M. E. Church at Smithfield. The first church in the township was built u])on his land in about 1849 or '50. James M. served his country faithiully in the Rebellion, and took an active part in the battles of Ft. Donelson, Corinth and others. He was a member of Co. G, 5()th HI. Inf. His brother George served in the same company. He Avas married to Mary E. Douglas, Sopt. 7, 1865. Their children number 7, - Emma L., Carrie A., Charles W., George, Mary F., Jesse E. and an infant girl. He united with the M. E. Church in 1875.

Jefise S. Fate, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O., Smithfield ; is a native of Licking Co., O., and was born Aug. 9, 1817; was married June 15, 1837, to Miss Sarah H. Harbert. They have a family of 5 children living, out of 11 born to them. Both Mr. and Mrs. F. are n)embers of the M. E. Church, and Mr. F. is a local preacher, and earnest and sincere in his professions. He came to this county in 1839. He formerly voted with the Liberty party; was a strong anti-slavery man, and says the line of the Under-ground railroad passed through Cass tp. not far from his residence. His sous, George R. and James M., served in the Rebellion.

Jacob Fink, merchant, Smithfield. The subject of this sketch is a native of Germany, and was born in 1835; was educated in Germany in the common schools ; formerly a stock-raiser, but is now engaged in the mercantile business. Mr. Fink began in life with nothing, and now is comfortably situated ; served in the late Rebellion ; enlisted in 1861 in Co. D, 55th 111. Inf. as a private, and by his gallant service was promoted to First Lieut, and honorably discharged as such. He re-enlisted in Hancock's Veteran Corps in March, '65, as private, and was again promoted to Lieut. He is one of the fortunate men who drew the large bounty. He was in Washiuffton when Lincoln was assassinated. The Lieut, still has the sword and Sharp's rifle that he carried while in the service ; was in 20 engagements and came out without a scratch ; was married to Samantha C. Baughman, Julv, 1866, bv whom he has three bovs, - Henry B., born May 11,1867; Walter P., born Aug. 8, 1870; John J., born March 13, 1873.

Franklin H. Hart, farmer, sec. 8 ; P. C, Smithfield ; was born in Onondaga Co., X. Y,, Jan. 22, 1832; came to this county in 1848; served three vears and two months in the Rebellion, in 1st Mo. Engineers' regt., the greater portion of the time in Co. K, anda portion of the time in Co. C, and filled the cajiacity of cook ; he now serves as School Director; was married Mar. 15, 1852, to Katharine Baughman; 12 children are the result of this union, 7 of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Smithfield M. E. Church. Mr. H. has operated a saw-mill for 12 years; has lived three years in Kansas.

Isaac Henderson, son of Nathan Henderson of this township, was born Dec. 5, 1828, in Fayette Co., O. He removed with his parents to Bernadotte township in 1843, and to Cass township in '44; was educated in the common schools of Ohio. Mr. H. has served the j)eople of Cass as Constable for 14 years; has also been Commissioner t)f Highways, and was the first School Trustee in the township, after the township organization in 1850, and served one term as Justice of the Peace. He was married Aug. 1, '49, to Elizabeth Fast. They have been blessed with 9 children. Martin, a very intelligent boy, when 15 years old, while running through the corn-field one day, took hold of a cockle-burr with his teeth, that was clinging to his mitten, and beginning to cough at the same instant, violently drew the burr down his trachea into his lungs. After retaining it in his lungs four years, he at last coughed it up in 1874, He died from the effects in '77. Mrs. H. is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. Mr. H. was formerly a lawyer, but is a farmer at present. P. O., Cuba.

Albert Herbert. There was born to John and Rebecca (Long) Herbert, in Ashland Co., O., March 26, 1823, a son, the subject of this sketch. He came to this county in 1836, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising ; P. O,, Smithfield. His father died when he was quite young, and he was bound out three times ; went to California overland in 1849 ; was six months and four days completing the journey. He was taken sick at Ft. Laramie ; the company left him there after giving him |25 and an ox team, telling him to return to the State. He waited until one o'clock p. m., when he threw away a part of his clothing, bed and ammunition, mounted one of the oxen and overtook the company at dark of the same day. He recovered, went through to the Golden State and returned. Mr. H. when a boy, in 1836, came near losing his life by freezing. He was sent to a neighbor's on an errand, and a very sudden change in the weather taking place at that hour, he became very sleepy and was on the point of stopping to lie down, when the thought of freezing instilled new energy in him. In 1840, while living in Cuba, he and a brother were engaged in cutting wood on the Illin-ois river, and were caught in another fearful storm. The brother became sleepy, and Mr. H. procured a switch and applied it severely, which aroused the anger of the brother and he ran after him for revenge, Mr. H. leading the way toward home. His brother now declares that the switching saved his life. Mr. H. was contractor and builder of the Brock Chapel near Smithfield. He married Barbary Baughman in '77 and has 6 children.

Jacob P. Hensley, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 20 ; P. O., Smithfield. The subject of this sketch was born in Clay Co., Ind., Dec, 23, 1837, and is the son of John A, and Minerva (Yocum) Hensley; came to this county in 1853. His brother Samuel served in the Rebellion. He serves his school district in capacity of Director; was married March 9, 1861, to Margaret Baughman, by whom he has four children. Mrs. Hensley's father is one of the early settlers in this township, and is still living here with Isaac Howard, his son-in-law, Mr, H. is a member of the Christian Church,

Hiram S. Higgins, the subject of this sketch, was born in Kentucky, April 24, 1820. He is the son of James Higgins, from Bourbon Co., Ky. ; came to this county in 1836; was formerly a cooper, but is a farmer and stock-raiser at present. He has superior facilities for raising stock. In his wood pasture there is a pool married to Mary E. Douglas, Sept. 7, 1865. Their children number 7, - Emma L., Carrie A., Charles W., George, Mary F., Jesse E. and an infant girl. He united with the M. E. Church in 1875.

Jestie iS. Fdfc, farmer and stock-rai.-<er ; P. O., Smithfield ; is a native of Licking Co., O., and was born Aug. 9, 1817; was married June 15, 1837, to Miss Sarah H. Harbert. They have a family of 5 children living, out of 11 born to them. Both Mr. and Mrs. F. are members of the M. E. Church, and Mr. F. is a local preacher, and earnest and sincere in his professions. He came to this county in 1839. He formerly voted with the Liberty party; was a strong anti-slavery man, and says the line of the Under-ground railroad passed through Cass tp. not far from his residence. His sous, George R. and James M., served in the Rebellion.

Jacob Fink, merchant, Smithfield. The subject of this sketch is a native of Germany, and was born in 1835; was educated in Germanv in the common schools ; formerlva stock-raiser, but is now engaged in the mercantile business. Mr. Fink began in life with nothing, and now is comfortably situated; served in the late Rebellion ; enlisted in 1861 in Co. D, 55th 111. Inf. as a private, and by his gallant service was promoted to First Lieut, and honorably discharged as such. He re-enlisted in Hancock's Veteran Corj)S in March, '65, as })rivate, and was again promoted to Lieut. He is one of the fortunate men who drew the large bounty. He was in Washington when Lincoln was assassinated. The Lieut, still has the sword and Sharp's rifle that he carried while in the service; was in 20 engagements and came out without a scratch ; was married to Samantha C. Baughman, July, 1866, bv whom he has three bovs, - Henry B., born May 11,1867; Walter P., born Aug. 8, 1870; John J., born March 13, 1873.

Frcnikliu H. Hart, farmer, sec. 8; P. O., Smithfield ; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Jan. 'I'l, 1832; came to this county in 1848; served three years and two months in the Rebellion, in 1st Mo. Engineers' regt., the greater portion of the time in Co. K, anda portion of the time in Co. C, and filled the ca])acity of cook ; he now serves as School Director; was married INIar. 15, 1852, to Katharine Baughman; 12 children are the result of this union, 7 of M'hom are living. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Smithfield M. E. Church. Mr. H. has operated a saw-mill for 12 years; has lived three years in Kansas.

Isaac Henderson, son of Xathan Henderson of this township, was born Dec. 5, 1828, in Fayette Co., (). He removed witli his parents to Bernadotte township in 1843, and to Cass townshij) in '44; was educated in the common schools of Ohio. Mr. H. has served the ]>eoj>le of Cass as Constable fi)r 14 years; has also been Commissioner of Highways, and was the first School Trustee in the township, after the township organization in 1850, and served one term as Justice of the Peace. He was married Aug. 1, '49, to Elizabeth Fast. They have been blessed with 9 children. Martin, a very intelligent boy, when 15 years old, while running through the corn-field one day, took hold of a eockle-burr with his teeth, that was clinging to his mitten, and beginning to cough at the same instant, violently drew the burr down his trachea into his lungs. After retaining it in his lungs four years, he at last coughed it up in 1874. He died from the effects in '77. Mrs, H. is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. Mr. H. was formerly a lawyer, but is a farmer at present. P. O., Cuba.

Albert Herbert. There was born to John and Rebecca (Long) Herbert, in Ashland Co., O., March 26, 1823, a son, the subject of this sketch. He came to this county in 1836, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising ; P. O., Smithfield. His father died when he was quite young, and he was bound out three times; went to California overland in 1849 ; was six months and four days completing the journey. He was taken sick at Ft. Laramie ; the company left him there after giving him S25 and an ox team, telling him to return to the State. He waited until one o'clock P. M., when he threw away a part of his clothing, bed and ammunition, mounted one of the oxen and overtook the company at dark of the same day. He recovered, went through to the Golden State and returned. Mr. H. when a boy, in 1836, came near losing his life by freezing. He was sent to a neighbor's on an errand, and a very sudden change in the weather taking place at that hour, he became very sleepy and was on the point of stopping to lie down, when the thought of freezing instilled new energy in him. In 1840, while living in Cuba, he and a brother were engaged in cutting wood on the IllinT)is river, and were caught in another fearful storm. The brother became sleepy, and Mr. H. procured a switch and applied it severely, whicli aroused the anger of the brother and he ran after him for revenge, Mr. H. leading the way toward home. His brother now declares that the switching saved his life. Mr. H. was contractor and builder of the Brock Chapel near Smithfield. He married Barl)ary Baughman in '77 and has 6 children.

Jacob P. Henski/, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 20 ; P. ()., Smithfield. The subject of this sketch was born in Clay Co., Ind., Dec. 23, 1837, and is the son of John A. and Minerva (Yocum) Hensley; came to this county in 1853. His brother Samuel served in the Rebellion. He serves his school district in capacity of Director; was married Marcli 9, 1861, to Margaret Baughman, by whom he has four children. Mrs. Hensley 's father is one of the early settlers in this township, and is still living here with Isaac Howard, his son-in-law. Mr. H. is a member of the Christian Church.

Hiram S. Higgin.s, the subject of this sketch, was born in Kentucky, April 24, 1820. He is the son of James Higgins, from Bourbon Co., Ky. ; came to this county in 1836; was formerly a cooper, but is a farmer and stock-raiser at present. He has superior facilities for raising stock. In his wood pasture there is a pool

12 feet long by 6 feet wide and 6 feet deep, wliich flows freely tKe vear round and never has been known to froe/e over. He helped organize Company I of the lU.'Ul Hi. Inf. during the Rebellion; went into camp, but returned on recruiting commission. Has held the office of School Trustee ten years; has also been Town Clerk and Road Commissioner. He married P^lizabeth Baughman Feb.

Isaac Howard was born in Fulton county. 111., in 1S;]2. His flither, Samuel, is a native of Virginia, and his mother of New York ; was educated in this county in the (>ommon schools ; is a good, clever farmer, and has one of America's noblest women for an helpmeet. Mr. Howard's flither died when he was but 7 years old, and he was bound to one Rev. Mr. Emery, with whom he lived but a short time, after which he worked from place to place on the farm, and by patience and many hard knocks he has come into possession of two good farms. Has lived in Cass township 25 years and has been out of the State but twice. - He was married to Hannah Baughman in 1856. Four children were the result of this happy union, - Sarah J., born in 1857; John, born Oct., 1859; Chas". G., born May 20, 1862; Luella, born Nov. 2, 1856. P. O., Smithtield.

Henry A. Hoirertcr was born in Berks Co., Pa., Fel). 9, 1850; is of German descent. He came with his parents to this county in 1836; was educated in the common schools of the Keystone State and Fulton Co. His father, Benjamin, lives in Cass township. Mr. H. is a farmer and stock-raiser. He was proprietor of a tannery and worked in a woolen factory until 53 years old. He has been Town Clerk ; was married in 1871 to Anna E. Turner, daughter of Israel Turner, of Knox county. His grandmother Howcrter, father Howerter and all his- family were born in the same house in Pennsylvania. His father proposed the founding of the j)resent town of Shamrock in Pennsylvania, and was grain and coal merchant there for a number of vears. Is a member of the Lutheran Church. P. O., Smithtield.

16, 1837. He came to this county in 1849, and went to the Territories in 1865, and had several encounters with the Indians while there. At one time the red-skins attempted to stamjjede their teams, but the leader, a white renegade, was captured. They gave him a "moonlight" trial, and released hin on the promise to keep the peace. They employed two men to bring them back to the settlement, who proved tt» be robbers. Before reaching Fort Kearney, a bare-headed man, with but one boot, met them and talked familiarly MMtii the guides. This aroused a suspicion in Mr. I., and he lay awake all nigiit and heard their plans for murdering the party the next day, which was checked in the morning by dismiss-

J. A. Johnxnn, Postmaster and Justice of the Peace, Smithfield; is a son of Thompson and ^lahala Ann Johnson, and was horn in Belmont Co., C)., in LSoT. lie came to tliis county in 18(i(S. He served for 4 years in the late Rebellion as private in Co. F, 55th 111. Inf., and after many narrow escapes was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage witli I^ucinda A. Wheeler, who lias borne him three children, - Geo., Cora M., and Sarah B. Mr. J. united with the M. E. Church in 1877.

William Johnson, farmer, sec. 34; P. O., Smithfield; was born in this county. Benj. Johnson, his father, is a native of New York State ; was educated in the common schools of Fulton Co. He helj)ed put down the Indian raids and depredations in Colorado in 1865, under Colonel Chivington. On returning from the battle of Sand creek, he with others traveled 48 hours without halting. The son of the guide who led them to the Indian camp was the chief of the tribe. He was taken ])risoner, and afterward shot by some revengeful soldiers. Mr. J. has been twice to Kansas, once to Texas, and lived three months in the Choctaw nation. Was herder in the mountains and learned to swing the lasso with precision. He married Miss Crawford, ^Nlarch 10, '7(5, by whom he has 2 children.

John (j. K((l(r,i\\rn\vr, aec. 5; P. O., Smithfield ; is a son of John and Katharine (Henry) Kaler, was born in Crawford Co., Pa., April 24, 18-34. His parents moved to this county in 1839. Mr. K. served in the late Rebellion in Co. D, 70th 111. Inf. He was married to Edey Hedge, of this county, in 1854. She died shortly afterwards and he again married, this time Anna Bevard. He is the father of five children. Mrs. Kaler is a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church.

Solomon IT. Kcimc, farmer, sec. 31 ; P. ()., Smithfield. The subject of this sketch was born in Stark Co., O., March 18, 1833. His father, Daniel, and mother, Katharine (Kennel) Keime, are natives of Penn. He came to this county in 1858; served three years in the Rebellion. By the sweat of the brow he has ol)tained a comfortable home. He married Lovina ^lason March 11, 1859, by whom he has seven children, - ^lartha E., Chas. W., U. S. Grant, Samuel, Daniel (dec.,) Edward R. and James.

David Lande.s, merchant, farmer and proprietor of the Landes House, Smithfield ; was born in I^icking Co., O., in June, 18,'}(), and came to this county in 1855. Although Mr. L. had little to begin active life with, yet by industry and hard labor he has accumulated enough to make him comfortabh^ tiirough the remainder of his life. Besides his hotel and business buildings he owns a farm, which is well improved and stocked. He was united in marriage in 1858 with Mary F. Heath. Edward H., born Aug. 4, 1859, and Wm. F., born April 8, 1863, are their tMO children.

N. H. Lehman, physician and surgeon, Smithfield ; was born in Mahoning: Co., O., July 17, 1850; came to this State in 1872, Shortly after arriviu"; here he received a sunstroke, which came near jMittinij: an end to his life. Ho was educated in Poland Seminary, and the Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati, ()., graduating with high honors in the latter. He came to this county in 1877, and by his superior skill has l)uilt up a large ])ractice. He was married Nov. 28, 1878, to Marv Burkholder. Mrs. L. is a member of the Sterling M. E. Church. '

W. P. Markland, physician and surgeon, Smithfield; was born in Ripley June 21, 1831, and educated in the common schools of of Indiana. He served three years in the Rebellion, enlisting as Corporal and mustering out as Sergeant. The Doctor received his medical education at Bath, Mason county. 111. He is the father of 10 children, four of whom are living, - Omar, Elender, AVra. P. and Evangeline. By his merits as a physician the Doctor has won a large practice, and such almost unparalleled success has attended him that in a practice of 4 years' standing he has lost but one case. Wm. K. Moxliur, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 13 ; P. ()., Cuba ; was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., Sept. 1, 1827, and is the son of Nathaniel T. and Maria (Paull) Moshier, who were also natives of New York. He removed with his jiarcnts to Delaware Co., O., in 1838, where his father died in 1843, thence with his mother he moved to Licking Co., O., where death took her away in 1847. He arrived at Canton, Fulton Co., 111., the day Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Mr. M. has been and is a hard laborer. He fed stock 15 winters in succession, without any intermission, not even on Sundays; he was married June 11, 1853, to I^ouisa Link, by whom he had six children, 5 living, - Frank, James, Laura, John and Ella. Mrs. Moshier died July 6, 1878, leaving the care of the household duties entirely u}H»n Laura, who was then 18 years of age. Miss J..aura deserves great credit for the nuniner in which she j)resides over her father's house. !Mr. ^L has had his hair-breadth escapes as well as others, two of which we relate. AVhile in Ohio he, in company with some neighbor boys, felled a " coon tree," which was vcrv large and bent several smaller trees with their tops to the ground; going toward the trcc-to]) one of these trees immediately broke loose, and with its elastic power sent a small limb through the toj) of his head, cutting to the skull, the limb passing on into the ground so deep that the four men could not pull it out. During the war a man in Newark, ()., jerked a butternut })in off him, when he drew a revolver; then another assailant a])])eared and felled him with a rock as he was in the act of shooting a colonel for striking him ; a friend caught the hammer and thus ended the skirmish.

Alhirt T. Murphy, grain dealer and farmer ; P. ()., Cuba. Mr. M.'s father, Solomon ^Iurj)hy, was born in Licking Co., O., July 13, 1838. He came with his parents to this county in 1852; was educated in the coniinon schools of Ohio. Mr. M. was united in marriage Jan. 16, 1861, with Hannaii Baughnian, who has borne him 7 chikh-en, - Cora B., Margaret J., Rosetta, Henry M., Gertrude, Salina A., and Chas. M. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church. Mr. M. began in life ''bare-handed/' and by hard work and industry has succeeded well.

James Marphi/, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 13 ; P. O., Cuba ; is the son of Wni. Murphy, deceased, and was born in Ashland Co. June 25, 1830; came with his parents to Fulton county in Oct., 1831 ; was educated in a select school in Cuba. He was married Feb. 21, 1860, in Ashland Co., O., to Almira Heifner. Having returned to his native home on a visit he was captured by the Miss Heifner, and she still " holds a claim." They are blessed with two children. His father, Wm, Murphy, was drafted in the Black Hawk war, but a brother, Adam, served in his stead. As is well known, Mr. M. was an early settler here. He gathered strawberries where Cuba now stands. Also has borne many privations, which early settlers were heir to. He has lived a week at a time with no bread in the house.

Will. P. Murphy, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 13; P. O., Cuba; is the son of Solomon Murphy, and brother of A. T. Murphy, whose biography also appears in this volume; was born in Licking Co., O., Aug. 27, 1841 ; came to this county with his })arents in 1853. Mr. M. was joined in marriage, May 5, '66, with Mary Lieurance, who departed this life Feb, 27, '76. He married Hannah Peirsol, March 8, '77. He is the father of five children. He traveled through the West in ^iWi, and again in '69. He also served in the late Rebellion in Co. G, 11th III. Cavalry. First wife was a member of the Christian Church. Mr. M. has labored hard to procure a home for his family, which lie has well accomplished.

John Nelson, son of Henry and Debora Nelson, was born in Fulton county, 111., in 1841 ; was educated in this county; is a wagonmaker, and served in the late Rebellion in Co. A, 89th 111. Inf , and was discharged Feb., 1865; was married Feb. 20, 1865, to Caroline Lucas, by whom he had four children, - Geo. W., Alga Riy (deceased), Lula M. and an infant, deceased. Little Ray was a very intelligent boy. When on his death-bed he refused to take whisky, as he said he wanted it said of him after death that "he never tasted whiskv." Also said he heard somebody singing in the air this song : " We are going home to die no more." Residence, Smithfield.

Abraham Oncuj, agriculturist, sec. 22; P. O., Smithlield. The subject of this sketch was born in Cass township, Feb., '38, and is the son of John, deceased, and Marguret (Biughmun) Orwig; removed to St irk county, 111., in '<>2 and returned in '()5, where he has since lived and labored hard in the interests of his family. He married Olive E. Curfman, of Cass township, Feb. 10, '59. Ten children are the result of this union, - John W., Chas. E., Geo. F ,

Delia J., Elizabeth E., Mary A., Wm. M. and David C. are living, the others having died. His brothers David and Frank live on the old homestead. Mrs. O. is a member of the U. B. Church.

James Oririr/, farmer, P. ()., Cuba; son <»f the late John Orwig, of Cass township, and bother of Abraham Orwig, whose biography also appears just above, Avas born in Ohio, Aug. 18, '35. He came to this county in 1837 ; was educated in the common schools of Fulton county. He has traveled some through the Northwest, but has lived mostly in this township, a quiet life, laboring in the interests of home and home enjoyments. He was married in '57, to Martha J. Stewart, by whom he has nine children.

Jacob 31. Peyton. The subject of this sketch was born Aug. 5, 1841, in Clarke Co., Va., and is the son of Joseph E. and Mary S. (Fred) Peyton. He went with his parents to Licking Co., O., in '49; thence to Muskingum Co., O., thence to Henry Co., 111., in '55, thence to McDonough Co. in '71, and to Fulton Co. in '74, where his father died in 1878. He was educated in Knox College, at Galesburg, 111. and served in the Rebellion in Co. C, 9th 111. Cavalry. He was discharged in '62; Feb. 15, '63, received a Captain's commission from Governor Oglesby, and raised Co. I, 148th 111. Inf., and remained in service till the close of the war. While on an expedition in Arkansas under Col. Wood of the 1st Ind. Cavalry, he was wounded in crossing one of the dykes near White river. He teaches public school and vocal music in winter, and farms in summer; was married Aug. 24, 1876, to Phoebe L. Hendryx, who has presented him with two children, Claudius B. and Aggie B. While in the army the soldier boys, being so much attached to their gallant and kind Cajitaiu, presented him with a valuable watch and chain.

Wil.son Reeiov. This whole-souled gentleman is a native of Ross county, O. He was born Dec. 20, 1836. John Rector, his fother, is a native of Va. His mother, Rebecca (Wilson) Rector, is a native of the Emerald Isle. Mr. Rector came to this county in 1841, with about ^400, and now owns about 400 acres of well improved land, and is engaged in farming and raising stock; served 4 years as Supervisor for Cass; has been Assessor two terms and Collector two terms; was married to Lamira T. Beadles, Sej)t. 25, 1856. Eight children are the result of this union, all living and at home, - Henry J., born July 1, 1857; Geo. E., James M., Harriet E., John E., Newton H, Louie T. and Beadles N. P. ()., Smithfield.

3//-.S. Margaret A. Bobinwn, Smithtield. Our subject was born in Delaware Jan. 26, 1832, and is the daughter of Levin Cooper, who came to this county in 1840 and settled near Vermont, where he lived a rcsj)ected and much esteemed citizen for several years, Avhcn he removed to near Ipava. Mr. C. was killed by a runaway team in 1863. Mrs. Cooper still lives a widow on the home place. Mrs. Robinson is highly esteemed in Smithtield as a pillar of the Sabbath- school. This school is by far the most interesting Sabbath-school in this part of the county, and its success is largely attributed to the faithful and earnest labors of Mrs. Robinson. This school now nunihors 108 members. Not only in Sniithfield has she been useful, but has been an earnest S. S. worker for 29 years. She has been married twice: first to Joseph Paul Nov. 29, 1848. This union was blessed with 8 children. Mr. Paul died on his way from California in 1851. She was married to William C Robinson April G, 1854. They have 5 children, of whom 4 are living. Mr. Rubinson is a native of Ohio and came to Fulton Co. in 1852, where he has pursued the occupation of farming. Their son Levin is now 17 vears old.

^Y. A. Bou'cJen, son of John and Nancy (Henderson) Rowden, of Cass township, was born Jan. 12, 1849, in Miami Co., Ind. ; came with his parents to this county in '50 ; was educated in the common school of Fulton county. His brother, James C. Rowden, is Constable for ('ass township. He was united in marriage March 20, '73, with Clara E. HoUenwell, who has borne him three children, - Charles F., James (deceased) and Ennna. He is a member of the M. E. Church. P. O., Cuba.

Kersey J. Russom, Smithfield, son of Levi R. (deceased) and Elizabeth Russom, was born in Fulton county in 1858. He was educated in the county in the common schools, and is mostly a selfmade, energetic school-teacher. He has the legal profession in view as a life business ; was raised a farmer's boy ; by his energy and superior talent as a speaker he is destined to make his mark in the world.

Rev. James E. RuUedije ; P. O., Smithfield ; was born in Augusta county, Va., Jan. 26. 1834. His parents brought him to Farmers' tp., this county, in 1835 ; was reared on a farm ; united with the M. E. Church in 1852; was educated in the Illinois Wesleyan University at Bloomington; also attended tiie Garrett Biblical Institute 3 years; joined the Central Illinois M. P^. Conference in 1858, in which he has labored until the present. He married Miss Emma A. Miller of Henderson, Knox county, 111., Aug. 15, 1860, by whom he has had 5 children : of these 4 are living. Rev. R. was ordained Deacon by Bishop Baker in 1860; ordained Elder by the same in 18(52. His labors have been crowned with success in his various fields of work. Is at present Pastor of the Smithfield charge, in Macomb District, including the following appointments : Smithfield, Providence, Pleasant Grove, Marietta, Williams and Wiley.

Mrs. Lorinda Shriber was born in Pennsylvania, June 28, 1836, and is the daughter of John Hinderliter (deceased), who moved to this countv in 18,38. Mrs. S. was educated in the c<tmmon schools of this county. When her father arrived at Canton he had but five cents in money, and a team and wagon. When he died he was in good financial circumstances. Her husband (deceased) was born in

Pennsylvania and came here in 1852. He served in the Rebellion 9 months. She has six children, all at home; John and Daniel being; her main support. She is a consistent member of the Baptist Church ; has never been out of the county since she first entered in 1838. P. O., Cuba.

J. Morgan Stewart, son of the late Richard Stewart, of Cass township, was born Sept. 15, 1844, in Licking Co., O. ; served in Co. E, 121st O. Inf.; served one year as clerk in the Inspector General's department ; was in the battles of Chickasaw and Kenesaw Mountains, the regiment losing half its men in each engagement. He was one of 19 in his company of lOG who served the entire time without furlough or discharge. While in the army his ])arents removed to Indiana in 1865, whither he followed. His parents came to this county in 1865 and he in 1866. He married Frances Stenbeck, Oct. 23, 1877. His father took a firm stand on the side of temperance all his life ; never sued a man, and never was sued, which principles of punctuality, honesty and lenity toward debtors he ever taught his children. He was a worker in the M. E. Church, and died May 18, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the M. E. Church. He is engaged in the pursuit of farming and stock-raising. Has served as Collector and Supervisor for Cass township. P. O., Cul)a.

James W. Strode, farmer, sec. 32 ; P. O., Smithfield. He was born in Adams Co., O., in Feb., 1837 ; came to this county in 1857 ; was educated in the common schools in this county. Mr. Strode had nothing with which to begin this life, but has managed by hard labor and economy to procure a comfortable home; was married in 1864 to Caroline Irwin, by whom he has had 9 children, - Isaac L., Carrie A., Nancy J., James X., Sarah K., Mahala Y., Mary, \Vm. I), (deceased), and Ed. V.

John Tottcn. When the red man was sporting over the prairies of Illinois and when the wolves were prowling through the forests, William Totten placed his family and effects in a one-horse cart in Ohio and found his way to Kentucky, thence to Indiana, and finally to Fulton Co., where in 1823 he settled on the well-known Totten's Prairie. It would require a large volume to recount all the incidents of his frontier life in Fulton Co. Mr. Totten was remarkable for retaining peace with the Indians. When on the war path they would visit him, trade and sport with him and leave peaceably. He was the first settler in Cass township, and settled on sec. 27. The widow of William Totten still lives on the old homestead with her son John Totten at the age of 84 years. John Totten followed the occupation of hunting for many years, raising such grain as was needed for family use. He was married in 1847 to Barbary Baughman. Their son, Michael P. Totten, was born in Fulton Co., Oct. 18, 1850; was educated in the common schools of this county ; is a well-to-do farmer. Miss Almira, daughter of John Totten, is but 13 years of age, and is a remarkably good

Joseph A. Tussing, bkicksmith, Sniithfield, is a son of Henry Tussing, a native of Germany, and was born in Ohio, June 13, 1825. He was educated in the common schools of the Buckeye State and came to this county in 1861. He became an orphan early in life and has suffered many hard knocks among strangers. He served 3 years in the Rebellion in Co. I, 8th Mo. Inf and 10 months in Co. I, 14()th 111. luf He participated in 18 battles, and was -slightly wounded. While in one battle a ball passed through liis cap box and ruined his watch, which however saved his life. He was married to Caroline McCorkle in Jan., 1847, who bore him one child, now deceased. He married Miss M. J. M. Greenman in 1850; one child, Wm. R., was the result of this union. The third time he was married to Clarissa Shoemaker, Jan. 5, 1879. Having lost two wives and being bereft of parents when quite young Mr. T's life thus far has been accompanied with much sadness.

Aiihur M. Varuold, farmer and thresher, sec. 17; P. ()., Smithfield. Mr, V. is the son of Peleg Yarnold, of Smithtield, and was born and raised in this township. He is an experienced thresher, having operated a threshing-machine for twenty years. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with ]\Iartha German July 14, 1858. She was called to her eternal rest April 24, 1872. He was married to Mary M. Bull Jan. 18, 1874. She has since become the mother of 2 children. Mr. V. lost his dwelling with all of its effects by fire Jan. 15, 1872.

P. A. Walters, farmer and mechanic, sec. 24 ; P. O., Cuba ; was born in Augusta county, Va., March 27, 1825, and is the son of Thomas and Mary (Wood) Walters; came to this county in 1841 ; was educated in select schools of Virginia and Fulton county. Served as Assessor for five years and Collector one year. He was married March 27, '50 to Frances A.Markley. Nine children have been born to them, six of which are living. He and his life-companion are consistent members of the Christian Church. Mr. W. went to California in '53, overland, and returned by shij) in '56 ; traveled through Montana and Idaho in '64 and returned.

Henry Wauyhtcl. The subject of this sketch was born in Hocking Co., O., June 27, 1812; removed with his father to Richland Co. in 1814, thence to Fountain Co., Ind., in '25, thence to Putman township, Fulton Co., 111., in '27. He helped build the fort on A. C. Moore's farm; has been a resident of Cass township since 1828, except a little over 4 years, which was spent in the lead mines of Wisconsin ; gained a fortune there, but was swindled out of it by worthless men. When young was very fond of fishing and hunting, in which the young of early days engaged frequently. He witnessed the deep snow in 1830, which killed animals, turkeys and game by the thousands. On a hunting expedition after the snow he found 21 dead deer and but one live one. The Indian ponies nearly all perished in this snow. Mr. W. was the first man to step out to the music when the call for volunteers was made in 18.'}2 to j)ut down the Black Hawk war. David W. Barnes was Captain and Thomas W. Clark and Asa Langford Lieutenants. The company W(!nt to Dixon ou Rock river, and from there Gov. Reynolds sent them uj) the river, there being but 217 men, including officers, to meet the foe. On the evening of the second day's march they camped on Sycamore creek. While sporting and congratulating one Mr. Paul, who had shot two Indians that afternoon, a dozen Indians made their appearance on the bank of the creek. The excited men ran after the Indians at full speed. The remaining men formed in line and marched to meet the enemy. When they drew in sight they were outnumbered. Mr. W. says there were over 2,0(X) red-skins. Before they were aware of it they were nearly surrounded. The Indians, led by Black Hawk, made a fearful charge and the Fulton county boys were routed, losing 11 men. This l)att]e was known as Stillman's defeat. He also states that the Indians had a drum. Mr. H. engaged in the mercantile business and failed in 1839. He married Margaret Markley Aug. 10, '37, and is the father of 12 children ; is a member of the M. E. Church ; is local preacher. Converted at C. P. camp-meeting in 1831. Was the first Supervisor for Cass tp. P. ()., C'uba.

Jacob Zeigler was born in Ashland Co., ()., Jan. 1, 1839; came to this county in 1858; was educated in the common schools of Ohio. When Mr. Zeigler came to this county he had §2.50. He worked for Wm. Hinderliter four years, and noM' owns 200 acres of land well improved. He is the only man in Cass township who deals in thorough-bred cattle. The head of the herd. Emperor Sixth, was calved April 7, 1877, and was got by American Sheriff; American SheriflP, by Sheriff (29,9(54) imported, out of Duchess of York. Mr. Zeigler was nuirried to Sarah A. Hinderliter Oct., 18(31, by whom he has seven children, - Effie M. (deceased), Clara B., Willis T., Ralsoni J., Chas. S., Jesse F. and Sarah A. Mr. Z. also possesses 160 acres of land in Nebraska. P. O., Smithfield.