Miami County, Indiana - Biographical sketches (2 of 9 so headed), 1887

ALBERT M. ARNOLD, Principal of the Macy Schools, is a native of Butler Township, this County, and was born February 16, 1856. He was the second son born to William M. and Mary B. (Mowbray) Arnold, both natives of Ohio. The former came with his parents to this County about 1846, and the latter located in Peru in 1837. When Albert was seven ^ears old his parents removed to Fulton County, where he worked upon his father's farm until he was sixteen years of age. The father died in Fulton County in 1871, after which our subject, in compan}- with his mother and other members of the family, returned to Butler Township. Here Albert worked upon a farm in summer, and attended the public schools at Santa Fe until the fall of 1877. At that time he took up the avocation of a teacher. In this capacity he has been actively engaged ever since. In the fall of 18S4, he was elected to the Principalship of the Schools of Macy, which position he has held ever since. In the meantime he has improved his education by attending the Academy at Amboy in this County three terms, and the Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, one term. October i, 1884, he was married to Anna C. Miller, a native of Butler Township, born April 17, 1865. She was the daughter of Abram and Anna (Erbaugh) Miller, both natives of Rockingham County, \'a. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have born to them one child - a son, born October 14, 1886. They are members of the M. E. Church. In politics Mr. Arnold is a

MRS. SUSAN BAKER, of Allen Township, was born in Cumberland County, Penns}l\ania, Jul)- 9, 1820. She was the daughter of Henry and Eve (Layman) Messenger, both natives of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent. When Susan was nine years old her parents emigrated to Wayne Countv, Ohio, where she grew up to womanhood, and where on the 23d day of August. 1846, she was married to Timothy Baker. He was a native of New Jersey, and was born December 13, 1810. He was the son of John and Charity (Cole) Baker, both natives of New Jersey. In 185 1 Mrs. Baker and her husband came to this countv and located upon a farm in Perry Township. There her husband pursued the vocation of a farmer, until in April, 1881, at whicli time the}' they located where our subject now resides in Allen Township. There the death of her husband occurred April 4, 1884, since which time Mrs. Baker has been a widow. She is the motht-r of seven children, three of whom are living. Their names are Henry, Deborah, Sarah J., Maria, John and two daughters who died in infancy unnamed. Mrs. Baker is a member of the M. E. Church. She has a comfortable home one-half mile east of Macv, where she resides in a quiet, pleasant way.

DR. JOHN BARNES, of Macy, was born in Harrison County, Va., August 29, 181 5. He was the third son born to William and Ehzabeth (Hull) Barnes, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, respectively; the former of German and the latter of English descent. When our subject was eleven years old his parents came to Ohio and located in Richland County, where his youth was spent \vorking upon his father's farm. At the age of twenty-two he began the study of medicine with Dr. J. C. Howard, of Manslield, Ohio. After three years of preparation he entered upon the practice of medicine with Dr. John Palmer, of Leesville. Ohio. In 1845 he came to this State and located near Somerset, Wabash County, where he continued to practice his profession. He came to this county and located at Santa Fe in 1847. In the spring of 1865 he removed to Gilead, this county, and in November, 1879, he located at Macy. September 25, 1844, he was married to Nancy Bebout, a native of Richland County, Ohio, born December 29, 1823. She was the daughter of Peter and Nancy (Kelly) Bebout, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former of French and the latter of Irish descent. Mr. and Mns. Barnes are the parents of seven children. Their names are Abram, Elizabeth, Sarah, Nathaniel, Martha A., Mary E. and Arthur W. Of these Sarah, Nathaniel and Mar}- E. are deceased - the first two in infancy and the last at the age of nineteen. Dr. and Mrs. Barnes are members of the M. E. church. In politics,

Mr. Barnes is a Republican. He is now comfortably located in Macv, where he and his wife are spending their old days in a pleasant, happy way. He has been in the practice of medicine over fort}- years, and as such he has been \'ery successful. His success is evidenced by the fact that while a resident of Wabash Count\- lie was in active practice three years without losing a single case. He has now resided in Miami County nearh- forty 3-ears, and is one of its most highly respected citizens.

JAMES D. BELT, Teacher in" the Public Schools of Macy, was born in Allen Township, this county, April 30, i860. He was the oldest son born to William and Ellen (Davis) Belt, natives of Ohio and Indiana, respectively, the former of English and the latter of Dutch descent. James spent his boyhood and \outh working upon a farm. During this time he attended the district school, in which he received a good, common education. At the age of twenty he took up the avocation of a teacher. He taught his first term of school at Macy during the winter of 18S0-1, and has since taught six successive winters. In the fall of 1884 he was elected to teach the primary department of the Macy Schools, which position he has held ever since. As such he has discharged his duties in a manner that reflects very creditably upon himself. December 23, 1883, he was united in marriage to Elmira Kamp, who died February 22, 1884. He was again married on the 22nd of April, 1886, to Mrs. Amanda Seidner, whose maiden name was Amanda Fishlev. Mr. Belt is a member of the Christian Church, and a Prohibitionist in politics. He is an exemplary young man of irreproachable character, and as a teacher, he is an earnest and successful worker, and ranks among the best instructors in the county. In May, 1885, he was elected to the office of Clerk of the town of Macy, and is the present incumbent.

MILTON M. BOGGS, M. D., of Macy, was born in New Castle, Henry County, this State, January 10, 1830. He was the second son born to James and Martha H. (Stinson) Boggs, the former a native of Virginia, of Irish descent, and the latter a native of Tennessee, of Scotch descent. While our subject \\as yet a child, his parents removed to LaPorte County, this State, where thev located on a farm. In 1839 the}' removed to a farm in Kosciusko County. There the death of his father occurred in 1842, after which Milton returned to Laporte County, where he worked on a farm by the month until April 17, 1847, at which time he entered the service of the United States in the Mexican war, from which he was honorably discharged in August 184S. He participated in several small skirmishes, but no important engagements. At the close of tiie war he returned to Leesburg, Kosciusko County, where he began the study of medicine.

After three years of diligent study, he entered upon the practice of medicine at Palestine, that county- He removed to Fulton, Fulton County, in 1854, "^"^ '" 1859 he located upon a farm which he had purchased in Cass County, in the vicinity of which he continued to practice his profession until in August, 1861. At that time he responded to his countr3''s call, and organized Company E, Twentyninth Indiana Infantry. He served with this company in the capacity of captain until in March, 1862, when, owing to a disability received while in active service, he resigned and returned to his home in Cass County. He located at North Manchester, Wabash County, in 1866, where he practiced medicine until May 19, 1870, when he came to this county and located at Macy. He engaged in the drug business in that place in 1875, since which his attention has been directed between that and the practice of his profession. He has a commodious store room, well stocked, and is doing a good business. In October, 1852, he was married to Emeline Miller, who died in February, 1856. April 8, 1857, he was married to Mary Penrose, who died in January, 1867. He was married again to Mrs. Mary Hanna on the 26th of May, 1870. In all, Mr. Boggs is the father of six children - Emma A., Joseph E., Alice V., Minnie W., Miltie and Myrtie M. The rirst four were born to his second wife and the last two to his third wife. Of these Joseph E., Miltie and Mrytie M. are deceased. Mr. Boggs is a member of the Christian Church and of the F. and A. M. and G. A. R. Lodges. Politically he is a Democrat. He received the appointment of postmaster at Macy in October, 1885, which office he continues to hold. Dr. Boggs is a pleasant, intelligent gentleman, a successful practitioner and business man and a good citizen.

ROBERT P. BRIGGS, a prominent citizen of Allen Township, is a native of Richland County, Ohio, and was born May 25, 1835. He was the second son born to Robert Briggs, a native of England, who emigrated to America in 1833 and located in Richland County, Ohio. When our subject was two years old his parents removed to Hardin County, Ohio, where his early life was spent upon a farm. In the spring of 1857 he went to Missouri, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until the fall of 1861, at which time he returned eastward to this county and located in Butler Township; He removed to Allen township and settled where he now resides in the fall of 1865. He entered Company D, 99th Ind. Vols., in August, 1862. with which he served in a manner becoming a loval soldier until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Jackson, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Kennesavv, the siege of Atlanta and the battle of Fort McAllister, Ga. At the siege of Atlanta he was struck by a spent ball just over the heart. Oct. 21, 1855, he was married to Mary J. Elder, a native of Hancock County, Ohio, born June 14, 1837. She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Adelia (Miller) Elder, both natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs have had nine children: Adelia C, Ruth A., Uala M., James M., Susan A., Albert M., Avice I., Jennie L. and Elizabeth L., all of whom are living exxept Susan A., who died in the ninth year of her age. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs are members of the Christian Church. In politics, the former is a Republican. Our subject and his wife are the owners of one hundred and sixty acres of land, one hundred and thirty of which is in culti\ation. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a worthy and honored citizen.

LOUDEN CARL, merchant at Macy, and one of the pioneers of this county, was born in Darke County, Ohio, November 25, 1828. He was the oldest son born to Matthew and Anna (Suffield) Carl, natives of New York and Kentuck}^ respectively. When our subject was about twelve years old his parents came to this county and located in Jefferson Township, where he spent his youth working upon his father's farm. At the age of eighteen he began to learn the carpenter's trade. This received his attention, more or less, for ten j-ears. In 1855 he went to Iowa, but in 1862 he returned to this State and located upon a farm in Cass County. In 1867 he returned to this countv and located at Five Corners, in Allen Township. There he was engaged in the mercantile business until 1S69. In that year he located at Macy, erected the first business house in the town, and continued in the mercantile business. He entered into a partnership with Albert Hawkins in February, 1884. They now have a commodious store-room, well stocked with dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, and are doing a good business. April 20, 185 1, he was married to Caroline Enyart, b}" whom he has had three children. Their names are Minerva P., Marion B., and Ida E., the last of whom died at five years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Carl are members of the M. E. church. In politics, Mr. Carl is a Republican. While a resident of Iowa he held the office of Township Trustee one term. He has also been honored with the Town Treasurer's ofiice in Mac^- ever since the town was incorporated. He is a pleasant, intelligent gentleman, an enterprising and successful business man and a No. i citizen.

ONIS CASE, of Macy, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, April 25, 1845, He was the youngest son born to Onis and Sarah (Williams) Case, natives of Wa\ne and Seneca Counties, Ohio, respectively. Our subject spent his boyhood and youth in his native county working upon his father's farm. In March, 1864, he came to this county and located upon a farm in Perry Township. He enlisted in Company A., 155th Indiana Regiment, in February, with which he served until the close of the war. (It is worthy of note that our subject and his four elder brothers all served in the Union Arniv and that all are still living). He resided in Perry Township until 1876. At that time he located in Macy and engaged in the hardware business. This has received his attention ever since. He now has a commodious little store room, well stocked, and is doing a good business. January i, 1868, he was married to Rhoda A. Dukes, by whom he has had two children, Rollie and Ethel, both of whom are living. Mr. Case is a member of the M. E. Church and of the F. & A. M. Lodge. In politics, he is a Republican. In 1882 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and was re-elected in 1886. He is an enterprising and successful business man and a good citizen.

ISAAC CAULK, a prominent citizen of Allen Township, was born in the city of Philadelphia, March 27, 1S31. He was the only son born to Oliver and Rachel G. (Cox) Caulk, both natives of Maryland, but of English descent. When Isaac was a voLith of thirteen years, his parents came to this county and located up^n a farm in Allen Township. There the father and mother spent the rest of their lives, their respective deaths occuring in October, 1869, and December, 1885. At the time of tlieir deaths the father was seventy-eight and the mother had reached the advanced age of ninety-four. Our subject remained upon the farm, engaged in agricultural pursuits, until the fall of 1873, at which time he located in the town of Birmingham. Since then his attention has been given to the grain business, and to mercantile pursuits. October 15, 1873, he was married to Lunetta A. Fobes, by whom he has had five children, Oliver M., Nellie A., HaiT)- P., Lunetta Grace, and Fred G. The second, Nellie A., died in the fifth year of her age. By virtue of his birth, Mr. Caulk is a member of the Friends' Church. Politicall}-, he is a Republican. He has held the position of postmaster at Birmingham since Jul}' 28, 1869. He has also held the Railroad Agency for the same length of time. He is an enterprising and intelligent man, and a worthy and honored citizen.

JOHN CHAMP - Farmer and tile manufacturer, at Macy, was born in Piqua County, Ohio, April 8, 1830. He was the son of Joseph and Martha Ann (Baggs) Champ, natives of Kentucky and Virginia respectively, the former of Scotch-Irish and the latter of German descent. The father of our subject died when the latter was but seven years old. When he was ten years old his widowed mother and five children came to this county and first located at Peru. That was in 1840. Five years later they located upon the present site of Somerset, Wabash Count)- and erected the first house in that place. In about 184S they returned to Peru. They removed to a farm in

Kosciusko County in 1S50. About two years later they reftioved to Cass County and located in the vicinity of the Huldah Iron Works, four miles east of Logansport. John took a position in that establishment, which he continued to hold four years. In 1856 he and his mother located upon a farm in Adams Township, Cass County. In 1864 he removed to a farm which he had purchased in Fulton County. In Februar}- 1865, he enlisted in Compan}- F., 151st Indiana Volunteers, from which he received an honorable discharge in the following November. In the spring of 1876 he again came to this couiit\- and this time located at Mac}-. He owns a farm adjoining that place which he superintends, and in connection with this he is engaged quite extensively in the manufacture of tile, having entered into a partnership in that business in 1878, with Peter Carvey. June 23, 1859, ^^ ^^''^^ married to Sarah M. Scott, a native of Preble County, Ohio, born March iS, 1839. She was the daughter of Daniel and Ellen M. (Dilhorn) Scott, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the former of Scotch and the latter of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Champ have never had any children of their own, but are the foster parents of eight children, six of whom are living. Out subject and his wife have been members of the Christian Church over thirty years. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. and G. A. R. Lodges and a Prohibitionist in politics. In the fall of 1876 he was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace and served one term. He is an industrious and successful farmer and business man and a worthy and honored citizen.

THOMAS CLEMANS, a venerable and aged citizen of Allen Township and pioneer of the countj', was born in Champaign County, Ohio, November 10, 181 1. He was the fifth in a family of eleven children born to Isaac and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Clemans, who were natives of New Jersey and Virginia, respectively. He chose for his life work the occupation of a farmer. As early as 1835, he came to this county and settled in the woods of Allen Township, where the deer, wild turkeys and Indians were plenty. He immediately set about clearing a farm, and to do this, naturally devolved upon him a great deal of hard work. His strong constitution and iron will, however, proved equal to the emergencs', and these coupled with an indefatigable pluck and energy, enabled him to con\ert his wilderness home into beautiful and welltilled fields. Unlike most of the early settlers he did not stop at one conquest over the forest, nor two, but for a third time he settled down in the woods and experienced the hardships of the sturdy pioneers. Three of the best farms in Allen Township were placed in a state of cultivation through labor performed b}' his own hands. He was not only courageous but fearless as well. Nothing will serve better to illustrate his braver}- than the following incident.

which occurred one day while he was riding on horseback, in the vicinity of his habitation, with some loose horses that belon<red to him in his advance. His attention was suddenly attracted by the veil of an Indian, whereupon he faced about and two Indians, armed with guns and tomahawks were seen approaching him some two or three hundred yards distant. Thej^ ordered him to wait which he did until they came up. One of them approached a loose horse, adjusted a rope around its neck in a manner indicating that he intended to take possession. An exclamation of "Let loose that horse," from Mr. Clemans failed to cause the Indian to desist, whereupon the former bounded to the ground, gathered a well seasoned club and, drawing it over the Red-skin's head, repeated the command. The Indian, not yet ready for a journey to those Happy Hunting Grounds, immediately obeyed and, joining his companion, walked peaceably awa3\ On the i8th of January, 1836, Mr. Clemans was united in marriage to Delilah Wildman. She was born in Jefferson Count}', this State, June 24, 1820, being the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Underwood) Wildman, who were respectively natives of Virginia and Kentucky. For more than half a century Mr. and Mrs. Clemans have stood side bj' side, administering to each other's wants and sharing, alike, each other's sorrows and pleasures. They are the parents of twelve children - seven sons and five daughters. Their names are James, Mary, Joseph, David, Samuel, John, Elizabeth, Eliza J., Thomas A., Catharine, Silas and Maggie, of whom James, Joseph, Samuel and Eliza J. are deceased. Our subject and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. In politics the former is a Republican. They have a comfortable home where they are spending the decline of life in a quiet, happy way. They are among the worthy and honored citizens of the township.

EPHRAIM B. CLENDEXXING, a native of this county, and at present one of the leading business men of Macy, was born in Union Township Feb. 16, 1841. He was the oldest child born to Robert and Cynthia (Clymer) Clendenning, the former a native of Ireland, born Oct. 15, iSio; emigrated to Amerca in 1835 and to this country about 1837; the latter was a native of Ohio, born Feb. 22, 181 7; came to this country about 1837 and on the 8th day of December, 1839, was married to Robert Clendenning. She died in this county ^larch 14, 1863. When Ephraim was about eight years old his parents removed to Richland Township, where he grew up to manhood working upon his father's farm. He remained at home until July 26, 1863, at which time his marriage occurred with Martha E. 13ell. She was born in Wayne County, Ohio, April 22, 1838, being the daughter of Eben and Elizabeth Bell, natives of Ohio and New Jersey, respectively. After his marriage Mr. Clendenning engaged in farming for himself. That was in Richland Township. In 1866 he returned to his native town- ship, where he was engaged in agricuhural pursuits until in February, 1874, when he located at Macy and engaged in the mercantile business. This has received his attention ever since. He is now the senior member of the firm of Clendenning & Waite. They have a good store room' well-stocked with drj- goods, groceries, boots, shoes and general merchandise, and are doing a profitable business. During his early life Mr. Clendenning acted in the capacity of a school teacher for eight years. He is the father of six children : Mary A., Amanda E., Alabama E., Lydia A., Viola B. and Laura M. Of these Amanda E. and Viola B. are deceased. In politics our subject is an ardent Republican. In September, 1S74, he received the appointment of postmaster at Macy, in which capacity he acted until September, 1S85. As such he discharged his duties with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public. He is an industrious and successful business man and a good citizen.

THOMAS D. COFFING, a prominent farmer and stockraiser of Allen Township, was born in Fayette County, Pennsvlvania, March 26, 1828. He was the youngest son born to Joshua P. and Mary (Davis) Colling, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Dutch and the latter of Irish descent. When Thomas was eight years old his parents came westward to Ohio and located in Knox County, where his youth was spent, working upon his father's farm. There, on the 29th day of April, 1848, he was married to Sophia McDaniel. She was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1826, being the daughter of Joel and Catharine (Smith) McDaniel who, also, were natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Irish and the latter of Dutch descent. Immediately after his marriage, Mr. Cofhng and wife removed to Delaware County, Ohio. There they resided on a farm about eighteen months. They then returned to Knox County, but a year and a half later they located upon a farm in Defiance County, Ohio. They came to this State and located where they now reside in the fall of 1866. The chief occupation of Mr.. CoiHng has been that of a farmer and breeder of line stock. He owns a handsome farm of 160 acres of land, fitted up with good fences and buildings, and altogether a very desirable location. He has always taken especial pains to secure the best grades of stock possible. He now has some excellent specimens of Cotswold sheep, Berkshire hogs, Clydesdale and Norman horses, and his largeherd of Devonshire cattle is the finest of the kind in Northerm Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Coffing are the parents of seven children,. Joshua P., Maiy E., Joel, Susan C, Isabel A., Lucy A., and Jackson. Of these ALary E., Joel, Isabel A. and Jackson are deceased. Mr. Colling is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and independent in politics. He is also a member of the Amer-

JOSHUA COFFING, one of the enterprising young farmers of Allen Township, was born in Delaware Count)-, Ohio, November 9, 1849. He was the oldest in a family of seven children born to Thomas D. and Sophia (McDaniel) Cofhng, who are now prominent citizens of Allen Township. When he was five years old his parents located in Defiance County, Ohio, where his boyhood and early youth were spent working upon his father's farm. At the age of seventeen he accompanied his parents to this county and located with them where the latter now reside in Allen Township. There he continued to work on the farm until he reached the age of twenty-three, when, on the 22nd day of December. 1872, his marriage with Cynthia Ann Burket occurred. She was born in Tipton County, Indiana, January- 29, 1855, being the daughter of Asa and Lucinda ( Fonts j Burket, now of Allen Township. That marriage resulted in the birth of five children. The first was a daughter that died in infancy, unnamed. The others were Eflie E., Edger E., Arthur E. and Emma J. On the 17th of August, 1881, Mr. Cofting suffered the bereavement of losing his first wife, and the 4th of Api-il, 18S2, he was married to Mrs. Jane Lichty, daughter of Jeremiah and Barbara Ann (Study) Rigel, natives of Pennsylvania. She was born in Defiance County, Oliio, September 28, 1853. This latter union has resulted in tiie birth of three children : Mary E., Joshua D., and a daughter that died in infancy. Joshua D. also died in infancy. Mr. Coffing is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, the F. & A. M. Lodge, and independent in politics. At the time of its organization he was chosen secretary of the Macy District Fair Societ)', which position he has filled in a creditable manner ever since. He is an industrious farmer and a good citizen.

M. LEW. ENYART, editor and proprietor of the Macy Monitor, is a native of Cass County, this State, and was born June 22, 1840. He was the youngest son in a family of six children born to Benjamin and Mary (McColla) Enyart, the former a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, of French descent, and the latter a native of Clark County, West Virginia. At the tender age of three ^-ears our subject was left without a mother. Owing to a physical disability he was unable to help his father upon the farm and was in consequence kept in school. At the age of seventeen he was apprenticed to Thomas Bringhurst, of Logansport, with the view of learning the printer's trade. During the winter of '56-7 he taught school in Fulton Count)-. In the spring of 1S57 he went to Waterloo, Iowa, where he entered the office of the Cedar Valley Register. Here he remained about six months. In the following fall he returned to

Fulton County and taught another term of school. In the spring of 1858 he again returned to Waterloo, Iowa, and began the stud}- of law under Judge L. D. Rannalls. In the spring of 1 86 1 he again returned to the home of his father in Fulton County, and, feeling a desire to enter the army, he made three unsuccessful attempts to join the Union army but was refused admission on account of the deficiency in his leg. He then went to Logansport and read law under Judge Chamberlain one year. August 2, 1862, he again made an attempt to enter the military service, and this time was successful. He entered Company K., 5lh Cavalry, 90th Regiment Indiana Volunteers, from which, owing to his physical weakness, he received an honorable discharge in December following. On leaving the army he returned home and again took, up teaching. In 1865 he again began the studv of law; was admitted to the Rochester bar in 1867. At that place he formed a partnership with Col. K. G. Shryock, willi whom he practiced law two years. In 1869 our subject entered upon the practice of law at North Manchester, Wabash County. A year later he came to this county and located at Lincoln (now Macy). In 1875 he located at Twelve Mile, Cass County. He went to Wolcott, White County, in the spring of 1876, and in the following fall he returned to Logansport and engaged in the real estate business. In 1879 he engaged in the same business in Peru. To promote his interests in this he published for a time The Real Estate jReviezv, and it is worthy of note that Mr. En\-art became the most successful agent of that kind that has ever done business in the county. In March, 1885, he returned to Macy, and on the i6th da}- of May, following, the first issue of the Macy Monitor went forth with the name of M. Lew Enyart as editor and proprietor. He took into his employ Mr. David O. Huffman, who has acted in the capacity of publisher ever since. June 14, 1868, he was married to Sophia M. Knight, a native of Sandusky County, Ohio, born Aug. 6, 1840. She was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Jones) Knight, the former a native of New York and the latter a native of Piqua County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Enyart have had four children. The hrst was an infant son that died in infancy unnamed. The others are Ora M., Orpha E. and Edwin K.," all living. Mr. Enyart is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and an ardent Republican in politics. He was honored with the office of Justice of the Peace in Allen Township one term, at the close of which he declined the nomination of both political parties. Mr. Enyart is a pleasant, intelligent gentleman and a good citizen.

THOMAS G. EWER, one of the enterprising young farmers of Allen Township, is a native of Fulton County, this State, and was born March 17, 1843. He was the second son born to James and Hannah (Holcome) Ewer, natives of New York and \'irginia respectivelv. Thomas grew up to manhood in his native county, working upon a farm. At the age of twenty-three he began farming for himself upon the home place. In March, 1869, he located where he now resides, in Allen township, but in the following November he had the misfortune to lose his house by fire. He then returned to the old homestead in Fulton County. In April, 1 87 1, he located upon a farm in that county, owned by William Hatch, but in the following fall he returned again to his farm in Allen Township, having in the meantime erected another house. March 6, 1869, he was married to Marv E. Burket, a native of Wayne County, this State, born December 25, 1851. She was the daughter of Asa and Lucinda (Fouts) Burket, the former a native of Wavne Count}', this State, and the latter a native of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ewer have 'had eight children. Their names are Nancy J., Hannah M., Sarah L., James W. A., Hiram M., Thomas J., lona P. and Benjamin F., all of whom are hving. Mr. and Mrs. Ewer are members of the Christian Church. In politics the former is a Republican. He owns 180 acres of land, eightv of which lie in Fulton County. He is an industrious farmer and a good citizen.

MRS. ANN W. FOSTER, of Macy, was the daughter of Jesse and Betsy (Hurst) Hays and was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, June 27, 182 1. Her parents were natives of Maryland and Delaware, respectively. She grew to womanhood in her native County where, on the 29th day of October, 1S46, she was married to John W. Hurst, a native of Ross County, Ohio, born December 27, 1818. He was the .son of William and Sarah (Alkire) Hurst. In 1S46 she came with her husband to this County and located upon a farm near Chili, in Richland Township. A few months later thev removed to a farm in Allen Township, where her husband died, January 26, 1854, leaving to her care four children : Jesse H., Joseph W., Ira B., and Levi J., the first two of whom are deceased. In March, 1854, she in company with her children, returned to the home of her father in Ohio. While there she was married on the nth day of December, 1856, to Abraham F. Gephart, who died July 26, 1857. That marriage resulted in the birth of one child, Abraham F., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. In the spring of 1864, our subject again came to this county and located upon the farm she had formerly occupied in Allen Township. Cn the 30th day of January, 1872 her marriage with William Tanquarv occurred. \\'itii him she located upon a farm near Xenia, this countv. There Mr. Tanquarrv's death occurred on the 27th of May following their marriage. Our subject continued to reside near Xenia until August 5, 1873 at which time she was married to James Foster. She accompanied him to Moul- trie County, Illinois, where the hand of death again made her a widow, Decemher 23, 1877. In February 18S6, she once more returned to this county and this time located at Macv where she now resides in a quiet happy way. She has been a member of the M. E. Church since August 1838.

A. F. GEPHART, a promising young man of Macy, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1857. He was the onhchild born to Abraham F. and Ann W. (Mays) Gephart, the former a natiye of Virginia, of German descent, and the latter a natiye of Pickawa}- County, Ohio. When our subject was six years old his mother came to this county and located in Allen Township, and in 1873 he accompanied her and his step-father to Moultrie County, 111. There he acted in the capacity of a clerk and was othervyise yariously empWed until the spring of 1886, at which time he and his widowed mother returned to this county and took up their residence at Macy. On the first day of March, 1886, he became the partner of his half-brother, L. J. Hurst, in the lumber business at Macy. He is, also, an equal partner of the latter in the agencies of the railroad and express companies at that place. Politically, he is a Prohibitionist. He is a young man of good habits and irreproachable character, and is well worthy the confidence of the public.

ALEXANDER N. HOOVER, one of the enterprising farmers of Allen Township, is a native of the township in which he resides, and was born December 4, 1846. He was the fifth son born to Daniel C. and Frances (Shrofe) Hooyer, both natiyes of Ohio, who setded in this county about 1832. Our subject spent his boxhood and youth working upon his father's farm in his native county. He attended the district school, in which he received a good common school education. In February, 1865, he made a third effort to enter the Union armj-, having been refused twice already on account of his youthfulness. This time he succeeded, and the name of Alexander N. Hoover appeared upon the roll of Company C, 151st Indiana Regiment. With this he served until the close of the war, receiving his discharge in September, 1865. An attack of a chronic disease, occasioned by exposure and the habitual use of unwholesome food and water, had impaired his health somewhat, in consequence of which two years were spent at the home of his father recruiting the same. As soon as it was sufficiently regained he resumed farming. He, however, availed himself of an opportunity to attend school during the winter time, which he did until the fall of 187 1, at which time he took up, for his winter employment, the avocation of a teacher. In this capacity he was successfully engaged for eight years. In order to qualify himself for this pursuit he attended the State Normal School at Terre Haute, during the spring of 1874, '^"'^ term. Since the spring of 1879 his at- tention has exclusive!}' been given to farming. He located where he now resides in the fall of 1874. Emma A. Cook, a native of Somerset County, Penn.syivania, born June 6, 1847, became his wife March 26, 1879. ^^^ ^^'^^ ^'^^ daughter of George and Rachel (Albright) Cook, who were respectively natives of Somerset and Bedford Counties, Pennsylvania. This marriage has resulted in the birth of one child, Charles Guy, born January 22. 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover belong to the M. E. church. PoHtically. the former is a Republican. He owns a handsome little farm of sixtytwo acres, nearly all of which is in culti\ation. He is an industrious and successful farmer, and an honored and worthy citizen. He began with nothing, but through industry, perseverance and economy, he is now in comfortable circumstances.

" JOHN HORTON, an aged and venerable citizen of Allen Township, is a native of Berkley County, Virginia. He was born December 12, 1796, being the second son of John and Barbara (Hay) Horton. The former was born and reared in Germany, where, during our Revolutionary War^Jje was induced to join a company of German soldiers thaf^me to America and assisted the Brittish in their warfare against the colonists. At the close of the war he settled in the State of Virginia, where he became the father of the subject of this sketch. When the latter was six years old his parents emigrated to Steubenville, Ohio, where the father engaged at the hatter's trade. At twenty years of age, or in 18 16, John came to this State and located in Jefferson County. Here he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1836, at which time he came to this county and located in the woods of Union Township. A division that has been made places the site of the location in the present Allen Township. There he erected a rude log cabin, and with the aid of his sons, immediately went about clearing up a farm. He not only has the credit of erecting the tirst dwelling-house in Allen Township, but also the first school house. The latter, however, was not built for a number of years, or until the children of other settlers had come and made the number sufficient to form a school. Mr. Horton continued upon the scene of his labors until old age compelled him to desist. He now makes his home with his son, T. G. Horton, where he is spending the decline of life in a quiet, pleasant way. He was married at the age of twent)-seven to Jane Holcome, who was born in Virginia about the year 1801. Their marriage resulted in the birth of eight children, as follows: William A., Thomas G., Calvin R., Aaron C, Nancy E., Ehza, Joseph H. and a son that died in infancy unnamed. Calvin R.. Aaron C, Nancy E. and Eliza are deceased. Politically, Mr. Horton formerly affiliated with the Whigs, but since 1856 he has supported the principles of the Republican parl\-. Though more than four score and ten years of age, he is in full possession of his mental faculties and is enjoying good health. He has lived to witness the \-oung grow old and sink to rest, his chosen companion among them, her death having occurred more than thirtv years ago.

WILLIAM A. HORTON, one of the influential citizens of Allen Township, is a native of Jefferson County, this state, and was born September 25, 1824. He was the oldest son of John and Jane (Holcome) Horton, both natives of Virginia. William came with his parents to this Countv in 1835 <i"<^ *i''st located in Jefferson Township They removed to that part of Union Township that is now known as Allen in the spring of 1836. They were among the first settlers of that part of the Countv. There William spent his youth working upon a farm. At twentj- years of age he went to Peru where one year was spent in learning the trade of an edge-tool manufacturer with J. W. Boone, who will be remembered as one of the most influential citizens of which the city could boast. He located at Millark, Fulton County, in 1846, where he worked at his trade eight years; after which he went to Rochester, but a year later he returned to this county and located upon a farm in Allen Township. For twenty years thereafter his attention was divided between his trade, farming and the culture of bees. Since 1S76 his entire attention has been ijiyen to his farm and to ajjriculture. In this latter pursuit his interests have become quite e.xtensive. A few j-ears ago he had the finest apiary in Miami County and it still ranks among the best. He was married on the 2 2d of October, 1846, to Serenia Callaway, a native of Decatur Countv, this state, born December 29, 1827. She was the daughter of Charles and Ella (Griflith) Callaway both natives of Virginia. She died November 4, 1854 "^""^ o" ^^^ lOih day of October, 1855 he was married to Hannah L. Buchanan a native of Montgomery Count\% Ohio, born May 21, 1S19. She was the daughter of George and Nancy (Cassaday) Buchanan, both natives of Virginia. By his first wife Mr. Horton had four children: Levi G., Charles S., Ella J. and another that died in infancy, unnamed. Charles S. died at the age of twenty-seven. Mr. and Mrs. Horton belong to the Christian Church. In ]iolitics the former is a Republican. He is an upright, square-dealing man and an honored and worthy citizen.

THOMAS G. HORTON, a" prominent farmer of Allen Township, is a native of Jefferson County, this State, and was born August 23, 1826. He was the second son born to Jolm and Jane (Hoicome) Horton, both natives of V^irginia, the f(n-mer of German and the latter of Irish and English descent. When Thomas was ten years old, or in 1836, his parents came to Miami County and located within the limits of the present Allen Township. There his youth was spent assisting his father to clear and cultivate the farm. As soon as the settlement was provided with a school he became one of its students and he thus obtained the rudiments of an education. But the advantages were poor and in consequence his early education was quite limited. By diligent study, both in and out of school, he, however, obtained suiticient education to take charge of the school himself, which he did at the age of nineteen. He was successfully engaged in the capacity of a teacher for eight years, spending his vacation upon the farm. After he became of age he began farming for himself and he has been chiefly engaged in this pursuit ever since. He located upon the farm he now occupies in 1848. In 1858, in the hope of recovering his wife's health, which had become seriously impaired, he took his family to Winchester, Ohio. There Mr. Horton eniraffed in the manufacture of shoes and boots; but two jears later he returned to his farm in this count}' where, excepting two years spent upon his father's farm, he has since continued to reside. Harriet M. Fenimore became his wife April ID, 184S. She was born in Ross County, OHio, November 3, 1826, being the daughter of William M. and Alaria (Hurst) Fenimore, who, also, were natives of Ross County, Ohio. Their relationship remained unbroken until October 3, 1874, when the wife and mother died. On the i6th of March, 1876, his marriage with IVIrs. Mary L. Yost occurred. She was tiae daughter of John and Laura (Perham) York, who were respectively natives of North Carolina and V^ermont. By his first wife Mr. Horton was the father of nine children, as follows: John T., Emily J., William F., Joseph M., Mary E., Laura M., Charles G., Addison E. and Julia E., of Avhom John T., Emil}- J., Mary E. and Laura M. died in infancy. He and his present wife are the parents of six children. They are Hannah M., Ora, Cora M., Clara, one infant daughter, unnamed, and another that died in infancy, unnamed. Ora and Clara also died in infancy. Our subject and wife are members of the Christian Church. Politically, he is an ardent Prohibitionist. He has held the ofhce of assessor one term, and during the campaign of 1886, he was the candidate of his party for the office of sheriff. He is an industrious and successful farmer, an intelligent (jentleman and a worthy and honored citizen.

JAMES W. HURST, grain merchant, farmer, and stock raiser, at Macy, is a native of Piqua County, Ohio, and was born September 28, 1839. He was the youngest son born to William and Sarah (Alkire) Hurst, the former a native of Maryland, of English descent, and the latter a native of Kentucky, of German descent. At the tender age of two years James was left without a father, and in 1845 his widowed mother came with her children to this county, and located; first, at Peru. In the spring of 1S46 the family located upon a farm in Richland Township. A j'ear later they located in Allen Township, where the mother had pre-empted an eighty acre tract of land. There James spent his earl}- life working upon the farm. During the winter of 1859-60 he taught school. At the age of twenty-three he engaged in the mercantile business in Chili. A few months later he located upon a farm in Allen Township, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until the fall of 1S67, at which time he located in Macy and erected the first business house in the town. In that building he placed a stock of goods, and during the ten years that followed his attention was simultaneously given to merchandising, the buying and selling of grain and to farming. Since 1877 his attention has been divided between the last two. He was married to RominniaC. Hoover, April 12, 1876. Their marriage has resulted in the birth of eight children. They are Earl J., Eva M., Scott J., Herd J., an infant daughter, unnamed, and three children that died in infancy unnamed. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst are members of the Christian church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. lodge at Macv, which he served as its First Master. Politically he is a Republican. He was elected to the office of County Commissioner in 1S78, and served one term. In that capacity he discharged his duties with credit to. himself and satisfaction to his constituents. In the fall of 1884 he was the candidate of his party for State Representative and succeeded in reducing an opposing majority from 340 to 229. He is an industrious and successful business man and a prominent and influential citizen.

IRA B. HURST, one of the enterprising young farmers of Allen Township, was born in the township in which he resides July 6, 1 85 1. He was the third son born to John W. and Ann VV. (Hays) Hurst, who located in this county in 1846. Ira spent his early life working upon a farm. He was left without a father at the early age of two years. Shortly afterward he accompanied his widowed mother to Pickaway County, Ohio, the former home of his mother. When he was thirteen years old, or in the spring of 1864, they returned to this county and again located in Allen Township. The youth of our subject was spent working upon a farm, by the month. At the age of fifteen he began doing farm work for his uncle, James W. Hurst, in whose employ he remained about seven jears, during the last five of which he clerked in a Store and assisted the latter in the stock and grain business. He then engaged in the mercantile business in connection with his brother, Levi J. Hurst. He was thus engaged between seven and eight years. In January, 1883, he accepted a position as agent for the I., P. &. C. R. R. Co. at Macy, still retaining as partner his brother, L. J. Hurst. They were also engaged in the lumber business. This position he filled with credit to himself until March 8, 1886, at which time he resigned and removed to a farm in Section i, Allen Township. He was married February I, 1874, to Ella J. Horton, by whom he has had five children - Ira A., Ethel S., Bertha, Mar\- and one infant son who died in infancy unnamed. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst are members of the Christian Church. He is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and at present holds the position of W. M. in Lincoln Lodge, No. 523. He is a Prohibitionist. He is an intelligent and enterprising \oung man.

LEVI J. HURST, agent of the I., P. & C. Railway Company at Macy, is a native of Allen Township, this county, and was born June 28, 1853. He was the fourth son of a family of four children born to John W. and Ann W. (Hays) Hurst, both natives of Ohio. His parents came to this county in 1846, and first located upon a farm near Chili in Richland Township. A few months later they removed to Allen Township, where Levi was born and where his early life was spent working on a farm. He attended the district school, in which he received an ordinary common school education. In 1876, in connection with his older brother, Ira B. Hurst, he engaged in the mercantile business at Macy. He was thus engaged about five years. In 1881 he accepted a position as agent for the United States E.xpress Company at Mac}% in which capacity he has acted ever since. Since December, 1885, he has also held the position of agent for the railwa}' at that place. December 26, 1876, he was married to Victoria A. Enyart, a native of Fulton Count}-, this State, born June 16, 1858. This marriage has resulted in the birth of three children. They are Ira A., Ora Glenn and Charlie R. . The second. Ora Glenn, died in the third year of his age. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst are members of the Christian Church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, and a Prohibitionist in politics. He is a young man of good habits, irreproachable character and good business qualifications, and he is w'ell worthv the confidence of his employers and the public.

WILLIAM R. MARSHALL, blacksmith at Macy, was born in Bedford Count\-, \'irginia, November 7, 1S33. He was the eldest child born to William and Catharine (Walker) Marshall, both natives of Bedford County, Virginia. His father was born June 23, 1810, and his mother February 24, 1815. The former died January 10, 1844, and the latter August 17, 1847. When William was about three years old his parents emigrated to Preble County, Ohio, and located upon a farm. Some years later they came to this State and located in Grant Count}'. About three years later they returned to Virginia, but soon afterward they again came to this State and this time located in Wabash County. A year later they removed to Whitley County. There his father died, and, his mother having re-married, William accompanied his mother and step-father to Cass County, this State. He was then about fourteen years old. At the age of t\\ent\-l\vo he went to Carroll County, where he worked at the trade of a blacksmith one year. He then went to West Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, but a year later he returned to Fulton County, this State. He worked at his trade in the town of Fulton about four years; he went to Missouri in the fall of 1866; in 1870 he returned to Wabash County, this State; in November, 1871, he located at Rochester, Fulton County, but in the following year he came to this county and located at Macy, where he has ever since resided. He learned the trade of a blacksmith early in life, and this has been his occupation ever since. September 14, 1854, he was married to Mrs. Sarah A. St. Clair, who died May 28, 1863; May 10, 1864, he was married to Sarah J. Oliver, who died June 2, 1871. He was married a third time to Mrs. Sarah Kamp, January 13. 1S78; she died January 12, 18S4, and on the 13th of April, 1886, he was married to Laura J. Hosey. In all, Mr. Marshall is the father of six children. They are Eugene A., Troylous B., Henry A., William A., Loyd I. and Florence N. Trovlous B. died in the 2 2d vear of his age. The first two were bv his first wife, the next two bj' his second wife, and the last two by his third. Mr, and Mrs. Marshall belong to the M. E. church. Mr. Marshall is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and a Republican in politics. He is an industrious and skillful workman and a good citizen.

DAVID McKILLIP, one of the prominent farmers of Allen Township, is a native of Union County, this state, and was born June 5, 1837. He was the seventh son in a familv of eleven children, eight sons and three daughters; born to Alexander and Elizabeth (Skillman) McKillip, the former a native of Scotland, who emigrated to America at the age of fourteen, served as a soldier in the war of 181 2 and w'as one of Commodore Perry's victorious crew on Lake Erie. He finally located in Union County this state, where he died about 1847. Our subject grew up to manhood in his native countv, working upon a farm. He attended the district schools, in which he received an ordinary common school education. In 1858 he removed to Henry County this state, where he landed on the 13th of January. There he worked upon a farm by the month about two years, after which he learned the trade of a cooper. He worked at this about two 3'ears. He then learned the carpenter's trade which received his attention more or less for a number of years. In February, 1870, he went to Delaware County and located upon a farm, but in July, 1872, he returned to Ileiny County. There he located upon the old home place of his father-in-law and was engaged in agricul- tural pursuits until August 1880, at which time he came to this county and located where he now resides in Allen Township. June 16, 1 86 1, he was married to Amanda Fonts, a native of Henrv County, this state, born April 16, 1840. She was the daughter of Elias and Mary (Shaffer) Fonts, the former a native of Randolph County, North Carolina, and the latter a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. McKillip have had but two children; their names are Alfaretta and Forest, the latter of whom died when eleven months old. Mr. and Mrs. McKillip are members of the Christian Church. Politically the former is a Republican. In the spring of 1886 lie was elected to the office of Township Trustee and is the present incumbent. He owns a farm of eighty acres about half of which is in cultivation. It was formerly low, swampy land and its present high state of culti\ation reflects very creditably upon the energy and industry of Mr. McKillip. He is a very successful farmer and one of the worthy citizens of the Township.

MILTON MURPHY, one of the industrious young farmers of Allen Township, is a native of Perr}- Township, this county, and was born August 15, 1844. He was the eldest son born to Joshua and Tacy (Shoemaker) Murphy, natives of Indiana and Pennsylvania, respectively, of English descent. Milton spent his boN^hood and vouth working upon his father's farm in this county. At the age of twentv-two be began farming for himself. That was in Richmond Township. In 1869 he located upon a farm in Perry Township. Four years later he purchased and located upon a farm in Allen Township. His occupation, during his entire life, has been that of a farmer and stock raiser. August 11, 1866, he was married to Elizabeth E. Antrim, a native of Cass County, this State, born May 21, 1840. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Frances (Gray) Antrim. This marriage has resulted in the birth of four children : Laura A.', Wallace M., Tac\- M. and Lewis. Of these Tacv M. and Lewis died in infancy. In politics Mr. Murphy is a Republican. He owns a handsome farm of ninety-one acres, about sixty-five of which are in cultivation. He is an energetic, industrious and successful farmer and a No. i citizen. When he began doing for himself he had nothing but an o.x, but through industry, perseverance and economv, he is now in comfortable circumstances.

AMOS MURPHY, one of the enterprising citizens of Allen Township, is a native of Perry Township, this county, and was born February 4, 1846. He was the second son born to Joshua and Tacv (Shoemaker) Murphv, who came from Wayne to Miami County in 1845. When Amos was yet an infant his parents returned to Wa3ne County, but in the fall of 1846 they again came to this county and located in Perry Township, where the father died September 12, 1882, and where the mother continues to reside. Amos remained at home, workinc^ on his father's farm until he became of age, after which he worked for a number of years on a farm by the month. He began farming for himself in 1876 on the farm where he now resides in Allen Township. There he has resided ever since, excepting four and one-half years, two of which were spent on a farm in Howard County, two on a farm near Macy, and six months in Akron, Fulton County. September 16, 1876, he was married to Eliza A. Hoover, who was born where she now lives, December 22, 1852. She was the daughter of Daniel and Frances (Shrope) Hoover, both natives of Miami County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy have had but one child - Roscoe D., born October 26, 1884. In politics Mr. Murphy is a Republican. He owns a handsome little farm of eighty acres, nearly all of which is in cultivation. He began life with a small sum of money given him b\' his father. This he invested, and through industr}-, perseverence and economy. He has been able to add to it until he is now in comfortable circumstances. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a good citizen.

WILLIAM MUSSELMAN, one of the prominent farmers and stock-raisers of Miami County, and one of the industrious and influential citizens of Allen Township, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Ma\' 22, 1844. He was the second son born to Joseph and Mary (Krider) Musselman, both natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. When William was ten \-ears old his parents came to this county and located in Richland Township, where he spent his youth working upon his his father's farm. At eighteen years of age he entered the Union army, enlisting in Companj^ I, 99th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he did faithful service for his countr}- from August, 1862, until the close of the war. He participated in the siege of Atlanta, the March to the Sea, the siege of Vicksburg, the battles of Jackson, Miss., Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and some others on the Atlantic Coast. At the close of the war he returned to the home of his father in Richland Township. There he farmed upon the old home place until 1872, when he located where he now resides in Allen Township. March 18, 1869, he was married to Susan E. Kiem, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Derk) Kiem, both natives of Pennsylvania, Mr. Musselman lost his first wife in March, 1872, and on the 5^h day of December, 1873, he was married to Priscilla C. Foor, a native of this county, born July 7, 1855. Sl^*^ i^ ^^''^ daughter of Stephen and Hannah (Runkle) Foor, who now reside in Allen Township. By his first wife Mr. Musselman had two children, Samuel H. and Mary E. He and his present wife have had but one child. Franklin I). Mrs. Musselman is a member of the Church of God. In politics, Mr. Musselman is a Republican. He has a beautiful home and a handsome farm of 256 acres of good land, about 200 of which is in a high state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with good fences and splendid buildings, and is one of the most desirable locations in Miami County. He is an industrious and successful farmer and an honored citizen.

IRA PACKARD, one of the old residents of this countj', was born in Massachusetts October 28, 181 7. He was the oldest son born to Chester and Eunice (Sadler) Packard, both natives of Massachusetts, of English descent. The great grandfather of Chester Packard emigrated from England to America and located at Bridgewater, Mass. To him all persons in this country b)^ that name may trace their descent. In 1833 our subject accompanied his father to Licking County, Ohio, where he grew up to manhood working upon a fnrm. In 1842 he came to this county and located in Union, now Allen Township. In February 1872 he located in the town of Macy, where he has since resided. He learned the carpenter's trade early in life and this has been his chief occupation ever since. He, however, taught school some during his earlier life, and a portion of his attention has been given to agricultural pursuits. March 12, 1840, he was united in marriage to Eliza J. Bryant, a native of Licking County, Ohio, born of German and Scotch-Irish parents, June 15, 1820. She was the daughter of Charles and Nancy (Mesearvy) Bryant, both natives of Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Packard are the parents of eleven children, eight of whom are living: Charles C, Thomas J., Nancy E., Bryant W., Noah S., Franklin P., Silas E., Ira B., Laura B., Nelson S., and Sumner D. Of these Thomas J., Noah S. and Nelson S. are deceased. Mrs. Packard is a member of the Christian church. Politically, Mr. Packard is a Democrat. He has been honored with the office of Justice of the Peace two terms, and the office of Constable two and one-half terms. As such he discharged his duties in a creditable manner, He has now been a resident of Miami County over forty-four years, and is one of her most highly respected citizens.

JOHN W. SAVAGE, one of the prominent farmers of Allen Township, was born in Schuylkill Count}-, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1826. He was the third son born to Jacob and Catharine (Nimenrod) Savage, both natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. When John was four years old his parents emigrated to Ohio and located in Fairfield County, but two years later they removed to Logan County, Ohio. After residing here three years, they located in Henry County, Ohio. In 1838 they returned to Fairfield County, Ohio, where our subject spent his youth working upon a farm b)^ the month. In November, 185 1, he came to this county and located in Union Township. He removed to Allen Township and located where he now resides in March, i860. During liis entire life he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. A part of his attention, however, has been given to the stock business. January 8, 1854, ^^ ^'''^^ married to Ann Elizabeth Cover, a native of Frederick County, Marvland, born, of German descent, August 4, 1833. She was the eldest child born to William and Lucinda (Hina) Cover, both natives of Maryland. This marriage has resulted in the birth of seven children: Their names are Charles W., William I., Charlotte L., Rosa M., Elmer H., Noah W. and James G. Of these William I. died when eighteen months old. In politics Mr. Savage is an ardent Republican. He owns a handsome little farm of ninetytwo acres nearly all of which is in cultivation. His farm is fitted up with good fences and buildings and is a very desirable location. Mr. Savage is an enterprising and influential farmer and one of the honored and worthy citizens of the township.

LYMAN J. SAVAGE, one of the enterprising young business men of Macy, was born in Allen Township, this county, June 30, 1858. Our subject spent his bovhood and vouth upon his father's farm and attending the district school. He received in this an ordinary common school education. In the fall of 18S0, he engaged in the furniture business in Macy, in partnership with his father, the name of the firm being L. J. Savage & Co. They have a commodious little business room well stocked with furniture, and are doing a good profitable business. Emma F. Farrar, daughter of Charles and Rebecca (Rammer) Farrar, of Macy, became his wife November i, 1879. Their marriage has resulted in the birth of three children, all of whom are living. Their names are William R., Edith, and Charles T. Mr. and Mrs. Savage are members of the Christian Church. The former is a member of the F. «& A. M. Lodge and a Republican in politics.

ISAIAH SEIDNER, one of the prominent citizens of Allen Township, was born in Columbiana County (now Mahoning County), Ohio, December 20, 1S38. He was the youngest son in a familv of eleven children born to Jacob and Elizabeth (Rummel) Seidner, with whom he came to this county in 1856. They located on the farm where Isaiah now resides. There the father and mother spent the rest of their lives, their respective deaths occurring May 18, 1858, and in 1859. Our subject spent his boyhood and youth working on his father's farm. During winter he attended the district school, in which he received a common school education. At the age of twentv-one he took up the vocation of a teacher, and this has been his winter's employment ever since. lie is now teaching his twenty-seventh winter term, having missed but one since he began. In this capacity he has had marked success, as is shown by the fact that all of his teaching has been confined to a comparatively few school districts. Though many improvements have been made in . the system of education since he entered upon the teachers' career, he has studied privately and thus kept fully abreast of the tide of advancement, and he now ranks among the best teachers in the countv. His vacations have been spent chiefly superintending his farm, though he has given some attention to the carpenter's trade. October 21, i860, he was married to Julia Ann Landis, daughter of Benjamin and Marv (Messinger) Landis, both natives of Pennsylvania. She was born in Wayne Countv, Ohio, August 7, 1838. Their marriage has been blessed by the birth of but one child, Mary A., born February 7, 1862. Mr. Seidner and daughter are members of the M. E. Church. The wife and mother is a member of the Church of God. Politicallv Mr. Seidner is a Republican. He has a beautiful home and a handsome little farm, fitted up with good fences and buildings, making it a verydesirable location. He is an industrious farmer, an energetic and successful teacher, and a worthv and honorable citizen.

ABNER C. WAITE, member of the firm of Clendenning & Waite, of Macy, is a native of Union (now Allen ) Township and was born November 15, 1840. He was the second son born to SulHvan and Margaret A. (Woods) Waite, natives of New York and Ohio respectively. Our subject spent his early life w^orking upon a farm. He received in the district school a good common school education. In September, 1861, he entered the service of the Union Army in Company A, 26th Indiana Regiment, from which he received an honorable discharge in March, 1864. He participated in the Siege of Vicksburg, and the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. His premature discharge was occasioned bv an injury received while in active service. He returned to the farm in this county, where he worked upon the same in summer and taught school in winter, until 1871. He then quit teaching, but continued farming until 1879. ^^ ^^^^ '^'"^^ ^'^ removed to a farm in Washington Township. In the fall of 1882 he located at Macy and engaged in the dry goods and grocery business. This has received his attention ever since. April 5, 1866, he was married to Rebecca E. Edwards, a native of Montgomerv Countv, Ohio, and daughter of Elias and Maria (Duevelbyss) Edwards, natives of Virginia and Marvland respectively. Their marriage has resulted in the birth of six children. Thev are Laura L., Charles E., Mary B., Lewis E., Thomas E. and Margaret M., of whom Charles E. and Lewis E. died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Waite are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Waite is a member of the F. & A. M. and G. A. R. Lodges and a Republican in politics. He has held the office of township Trustee in Allen Township one term. He also was honored with the office of President of the first board of Trustees ever in the town of Macv. Mr. Waite is one of the lead-

SULLIVAN T. WAITE, one of the prominent farmers of Allen Township, is a native of the township in which he now resides and was born August 14, 1850. lie was the Noungest son born to Sullivan and Margaret A. (Woods) Waite, who emigrated to this county from Champaign Count}-, Ohio, in the fall of 1838. He located upon a farm in Allen Township upon which our subject was born. He attended the district school in which he received a irood common school education. At the age of nineteen he took up the vocation of a teacher and was thus successfully engaged for eleven years. His vacations were generally spent working upon the farm. His success in the school room is evidenced by the fact that, during his whole career as a teacher, he taught in about four school houses. He located where he now resides November 14, 1876. September 28, 1876, he was married to Maria Baker, a native of Perry Township, this county, born February 28, 1855. She was the daughter of Timothy and Susan A. (Messinger) Baker, who were among- the most highly respected citizens of the count}-. Mr. and Mrs. Waite have four children. Their names are Lillie M., Timothy B., Deborah E. and Charles F., all of whom are living. Our subject and his wife are both members of the M. E. Church. Politically, Mr. Waite is a Republican. They own a handsome farm of 240 acres, over half of which is in cultivation. Mr. Waite is an industrious and successful farmer and a firstclass citizen.

ANDERSON WILKINSON, one of the old pioneers of the countv, and one among the first settlers of Union Township, was born in Ross Countv, Ohio, Jan. 21, 181 3. He was the second son born to John and Delilah (Stinson) Wilkinson, both natives of North Carolina. Our subject spent his boyhood and \ outh in his native countv working upon a farm. He, in companv with his wife, father, mother, three brothers and two sisters, came to this county in 1836, and located in that part of Union Township that has since been changed to Allen Township. He was tlien a married man, so, on arriving here, he immediatelv set up for himself. He located upon a tract of tifl}--six acres just north of the present site of Macy. Here he has resided ever since. During his entire life his occupation has been that of a farmer. He has since added to his farm eighty acres more, making in all one hundred and thirty-six acres. He has since, however, sold from his farm some town lots, so that his farm, at present, consists of but one hundred and twelve acres. When he came to the county he located in the woods, and to develop a farm out of the wilderness naturally devolved upon him a great deal .of hard work. He chopped.

grubbed, burned brush, rolled logs, plowed and, in fact, did all Icinds of hard work which the development of a new countr}- necessitates. He had erected a log cabin in the summer of 1837, and the structure, with additions, though nearly fifty years old, still stands to shelter its occupants. Sept. i, 1836, he was married to Hannah Rains, who died April 24, 1854. Dec. 14, j:854, he was married to Mrs. Martha Sutton. She died March i, 1876, and, on the 25th of Januarj- following, he w'as married to Mrs. Hannah Baker. In all, Mr. Wilkinson is the father of ten children: George, John D., Andrew J., Charles A., William F., Allen S., Margaret J., Benjamin F.; the next was an infant son that died in infancy unnamed; then Azro H. and Mary C. The first eight were by his first wife and the last two by his second wife. Of those named, Charles A. and Benjamin F. are deceased. Mr. Wilkinson is a member of the Church of God and a Democrat in politics. He has held the olhce of Township Trustee three terms. As such, he discharged his duties with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public. On the 24th of March, 1886, he had the misfortune to lose his left hand - the result of an amputation caused by a cancer that had afflicted him three years. He is now in the 74th year of his age and is enjoying good health. He has been a resident of Miami County over lift}- \ears, and is one of her most highly respected .citizens.

JOHN S. WILSON, M. D., at Macy, is a native of West Virginia, and was born January 12, 1852. He was the third son torn to Peter and Louisia (Hurd) Wilson, both natives of West ^"irginia, of English descent. When our subject was eight years old he accompanied his parents to Clark County, Ohio, where his vouth was spent, working on his father's farm. During this time he attended the district school in which he received a good common school education. This was supplemented by a course in a commercial school at Springtield, Ohio. He graduated from that at the age of eighteen. After he had attained his majority he took up the vocation of a teacher, and was thus successfully engaged for seven ^ears. His vacations were generally spent attending normal schools. In 1878 he came to this State and located in Fulton County. During the winter which followed he taught school. In the fall of '79 he began the study of medicine with Dr. C. Hector, of Rochester. He entered upon the practice of medicine at Millark, Fulton County, in the fall of 1880. He came to this county in the fall of 1882, and located at Macy, where he continues to practice his profession. In the meantime in December, 1882, he entered the Eclectic Medical Institute at Cincinnati, where he attended two courses of lectures. June 13, 1882, he was married to Mary E., daughter of Israel and Maria (Hoover) Johnson. She was born in Fulton County, this State, May 29, 1862. To tliem two children have been born - Beatrice and Ulysses Scudder - born respectively Mav i, 1S83, and January 10, 1S86. In politics Dr. Wilson is a Republican. Though \oung in his profession, he is a verv successful practitioner. He has already built up quite an extensive practice at Macy, and he promises to become one of the leading phvsicians of Miami County. His portrait appears in this volume.