Richland Township

Richland Township

The township of Richland is the smallest but one in Steuben County, and occupies the southeastern corner. It is bounded as follows: On the north by York Township; on the east by Williams County, Ohio; on the south by De Kalb County; and on the west by Otsego Township. It is six miles north and south, and a little over two and a half miles east and west, therefore containing a trifle under sixteen sections of land, or nearly 10,000 acres. It has no lakes within its borders. The Canada Southern Railroad was surveyed and graded through the southern part of the township, but will probably never be built.

The first entry of land in this township was made by John Douglas Oct. 11, 1835, who entered the west half of the northwest quarter of section 20. The 31st of the same month John Kerr entered the southwest quarter of the same section, and Nov. 11, 1835, Robert Jackman entered land in section 30.

The first settler was Robert Jackman, who with his family came early in 1836, and built a log cabin on the southwest quarter of section 30, this being the first house erected in Richland Township. H. E. Gordon carae in 1836 and entered the east half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 30. Besides these, the following came previous to 1840: Samuel Jackman, Samuel W. Scoville, Betsey Jones, D. K . Jones, James Beecher, John Douglas, P. Hoag, A. Doolittle, William Letcher, Henry Letcher, George Letcher, James Kelly, James Beebe, Samuel Leonard, Asa Aldrich, Edward Johnson, Asa T. Beebe and Francis Stevens.

The first frame house was built in 1843 by Gera Goodale, who afterward removed to Scott Township, and now resides in Angola. The first school-house was a small log building, and was erected at Richland Center. At the same point was erected the first church, a Methodist Episcopal society having been formed about 1850. This church, which is now a frame structure, has about eighty members. The present pastor is Kev. J. C. Ambrose, of Hamilton.

Richland Center is a small village, located mostly on the northwest corner of section 20. It is a convenient postoffice for the township, has a graded school and a store, the latter kept by John Douo-las, who is also Postmaster. The postoffice is known as Alvarado.

Richland Township also contains a part of the village of Metz, which is spoken of more fully in the chapter devoted to York Township. Among the living pioneers of the township are H. E. Gordon, Samuel W. Scoville, Asa T. Beebe, D. K. Jones, George Letcher, Fred Enfield and Joseph Alton.

The population of Richland Township in 1870 was 653, and in 1880, 664 - an increase in ten years of only eleven. This is a density of forty-one inhabitants per square mile.

The following statistics of leading crops are for the last census year, 1880: Acres of wheat sown, 1,477; average yield per acre, 21^ bushels; total crop, 31,755 bushels; acres of corn, 1,032; average yield per acre, upland 40 bushels; bottom, 20 bushels; total crop, 38,348 bushels; acres of oats, 569; average yield per acre, 37 bushels; total crop, 21,053 bushels; acres of meadow, 461; average yield of hay per acre, 2 tons; total crop, 922 tons; acres in potatoes, 76; average yield per acre, 35 bushels; total crop, 2,660 bushels.

The total number of acres of land assessed in 1884 was 9,894.68; valueof same, $100,085; value of improvements, $19,850; value of personal property, $37,000; total valuation, $156,935; number of polls, 132; number of dogs, 48; total taxes levied, $3,698.57. As property is assessed on a basis of one-third, the actual wealth of Richland Township may be safely estimated at $470,805.

party was organized, and before that time it M'as Democratic. The vote in 1840 was a tie. The largest majority ever given was in 1868, ninety eight for Grant. The following statement of the presidential vote since 1840 will show the political complexion of the township in the different presidential years, and also afford a good idea of the increase in population:

Justices of the Peace. - 1854, Henry Letcher; 1855, John Cameron and Horatio E. Gordon; 1859, John Gameron and J. W. Thomas; 1863, Marvin B. Gordon; 1864, John Gameron; 1868, Barnabas Allman; 1870, Barnabas Allman; 1872, James Robinett; 1874, Barnabas x\llman and Gor. Grooks; 1876, Lyman A. Hix; 1878, Barnabas Allman and Henry Allman; 1884, Barnabas Allman.

Constables. - 1869, James Garlin and John Everhart; 1860, same; 1861, James Garlin and David Scoville; 1862, John Waller and William Waller; 1863, Gharles Huyler and John Waller; 1864, James Garlin and W, Hand; 1865, James Garlin and Samuel Maxwell ;|1 866, John Hall and William Waller; 1868, George Heller and Theodore Sergeant; 1870, James Garlin and E. Heller; 1872, John W. Larne and John G. Davis; 1874, Gharles Dean and John G. Davis; 1878, Thomas Ghase and George W. Reese; 1880, Ben-

Biographical

Barnabas Allman was born in Stark County, Ohio, March 20, 1833. His father, James Allman, was a native of Washington County, Pa., boni May 6, 1806, and when four years of age was taken by his father, Ebenezer Allman, fco Stark County, Ohio, where he was reared, and June 11, 1829, married Margaret Anspaugh, who was born Sept. 25, 1810, a daughter of Jacob Anspaugh. In 1842 they moved to Williams County, Ohio, where the father died, Sept. 13, 1846, and the mother still lives. They had a family of seven children - Mrs. Catherine Ingram, of Logansport, Ind.; Barnabas, Haman C, Mrs. Magdalene Ingram, John, Mrs. Agnes Pugh and Jacob. Haman enlisted in Company H, Thirtyeighth Ohio Infantry, and died of wounds received at the battle of Jonesboro Station, Ala. John lives on the old homestead with his mother. He served in the war of the Rebellion four years, a member of the same company as his brother Haman. Barnabas Allman was married Jan. 15, 1856, to Ellen Barcalow, a native of Bucks County, Pa., born Sept. 29, 1833, daughter of John and Martha Barcalow. They have six children - John B., Edith, Haman C, Martha, James and Margaret. In April, 1864, Mr. Allman moved to Steuben County, Ind., and settled on section 5, Richland Township, where he owns fifty acres of finely improved land. He also owns a farm of fifty acres on section 7, and another of thirty -five acres on the southwest quarter of the same section. He is one of the enterprising citizens and is now serving his township as Justice of the Peace. In politics he is a Republican.

Joseph AUomong was born in Armstrong County, Pa., April 11, 1824. The year of his birth his parents, John and Julia Ann AUomong, moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, where his mother died in 1828. His father's second wife was Catharine Riche. They moved to Florence Township, Williams Co., Ohio, where his father lived till his death in 1873. His father's family of six children were - Margaret, deceased, wife of Jacob Miller, of Ohio;

Elizabeth, wife of John Simpkinson, a prominent citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio; Susannah, of Cincinnati; John, on the old homestead of his father in Williams County; Joseph; Julia Ann, deceased, wife of Daniel Redmon, of Ohio. Joseph Allamong was, in his eighteenth year, given his time by his father, and started in life with no capital but strong hands and a willingness for hard work. In 1841 he contracted for 160 acres of land, his present home on section 20, obtaining a deed of it in 1844. To this purchase he has added till he now owns 456 acres, having deeded to his children 163 acres. He was married April 28, 1843, in Stark County, Ohio, to Catherine Klingman, and made his home on her land in 1845. To them were born four children - William died in his nineteenth year; Becky Jane, wife of John Lint; Sarah E., wife of Jacob Anspaugh; John Wesley, at home. His wife died April 14, 1867. Aug. 3, 1870, he married Martha Jane Bell. She was born in Maryland, March 22, 1843; was living with her brother, Milton Bell, in this township at the time of her marriage. They have one child - Cyrus. In politics Mr. A.llomong is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. Mr. Allomong is one of the prominent citizens of the township and stands high in the respect and confidence of his neighbors. His son, John Wesley AUomong, one of the promising young men of the township, is 3'et one of his father's family. He owns considerable land and is industrious and of frugal habits,* and is fast becoming one of the influential and enterprising citizens.

Jacob A. J. Anspaugh, son of John and Sarah Ann Anspaugh, wrs born in Florence Township, Williams Co., Ohio, April 24, 1850. Jan. 1, 1873, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Allomong, daughter of the well-known citizen Joseph Allomong, and commenced housekeeping at his present residence on section 20, llichland Township. Hid farm is under fine cultivation; his residence and building improvements are especially good. Two bright children gladden their home - Clara E. and Lura. Mr. Anspaugh is one of the young, energetic men of the township, who are rapidly coming to the front as the older ones are passing from the stage of active life. In politics he is thoroughly Republican. He is a member of Angola Lodge, No. 236, F. & A. M., and squares his life to the teachings of that order of which he is a worthy member.

Stark County, settling there in 1808. Their children were - Jacob, of Williams County; Margaret, widow of James Allman; Jonas, deceased; Daniel, deceased; Mrs. Mary Hawk, of Pennsylvania; George, of Williams County, Ohio; Catherine and Samuel, deceased, and John. All were born in Stark County. In 1844 the family moved to Williams County, Ohio, where the father died in October, 1857, aged eighty-eight years, and the mother Oct. 3, 1874, ao-ed eighty-seven years, John Anspaugh was married April 27, 1847, to Sarah Ann Cain, a native of Harrison County, Ohio, born Oct. 11, 1830, daughter of Samuel and Hester Cain, natives of Pennsylvania, who after several changes settled in Williams County, Ohio, in 1838. They had a family of twelve children - Mrs. Sarah Ann Anspaugh, Mrs. Julia Ann Coon, Mrs. Rachel Anspaugh, Mrs. Delilah Owens, John (a member of the Fourteenth Ohio Infantry, killed at Chattanooga), Mrs. Margaret Dick, Mrs. Catherine Myers, Mrs. Lucinda Mathews, Mrs. Ellen Knapp, Samuel, Elizabeth, and Henry (deceased). The mother died in June, 1852, and in 1854 the father married Rachel Meeks, of Williams County. Twelve children were born to them - Caroline, deceased, wife of H. Sowles; Isaac, of Williams County; Mrs. Minerva Omela, of Tennessee; David R., of Steuben County; Mrs. Amanda Morse; Almina, Charles, Clara and Benjamin, at home; Thomas B., George and an infant deceased. Mr. Anspaugh commenced married life in Florence Township, Williams Co., Ohio, remaining there several years. He was in early life very fond of hunting and enjoys nothing better now than to relate to delighted hearers details of his experiences and adventures. He settled on section 5, Richland Township, March 8, 1870, where he owns eighty acres of valuable land. He is one of the representative citizens of Steuben County; in politics is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church. They have had seven children, all born in Williams County, Ohio - Jacob A. J.; Samuel; Benjamin, died in the seventh year of his age; Hester, wife ot Charles D. Bowles; John L., an energetic, industrious young man, who lives with his parents; Mrs. Amanda Flegal and Henry Grant.

Asa T. Beebe was. born in Madison County, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1814, a son of James and Zeborah Beebe, his father a native of Connecticut and his mother of New York. Asa T. Beebe was in his fourth year when his parents moved to Knox County, Ohio. His father is livina: at Chesterville, Morrow Co., Ohio, aged ninety-three years. His mother died about six years ago. He was married Feb. 16, 1837, in Delaware County, Ohio, to Nancy Dillingliam. He lived on his father's farm one year after his marriage and then moved to Steuben County, Ind., and located at Richland Center, where he lived about ten years, when he moved to his present residence on section 20, Eichland Township, where he owns 100 acres of tine land. Mrs. Beebe died in 1853, leaving one child - Alvah O., a prosperous farmer of Williams County, Ohio. Mr. Beebe afterward married Mary Jane Merritt, a native of Ohio. After five years of married life Mrs. Beebe died, and Feb. 24, 1860, Mr. Beebe married Elizabeth Moore, who was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 24, 1834. Mr. Beebe in politics is a Greenbacker. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Beebe has by industry, frugality and attention to his business acquired a fair competence which he has used to make himself and family comfortable. He enjoys the respect and confidence of all who know him.

Willia7n S. Gary was born May 16, 1818, and when a lad settled with his parents, John and Margaret Cary, in Knox County, Ohio, where they died. He was married in that county, Feb. 21, 1843, to Melissa Gordon, a native of New York State, born Jan. 28, 1825, daughtei' of William and Mary Gordon. In 1844 they settled on section 19, Richland Township, where Mr. Cary died Feb. 27, 1869. He was a man of irreproachable character, a Christian by precept and practice. Both he and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Cary is a lady well known and highly respected. She still occupies the home which has been hers for forty-one years, jointly with her son Ellsworth, who was born Nov. 29, 1861, and April 10, 1881, married Relefia Dally, born Feb. 26, 1863, daughter of Vincent Dally. Her children were eight in number - Melvina, wife of William H. Keyes; Emaline, died aged seven years; Jane, died aged four years; Elizabeth, died aged twenty-one months; William G., of Angola; John L., died aged twenty- one years; Ellsworth and Freeman. Mrs. Gary's father, William Gordon, was born in Manchester, England, Sept. 17, 1773. His father was a man of great wealth and influence, a pliysician and silk manufacturer, giving employment to 700 operatives. When William was twelve years of age he played some pranks on one of the operatives for which he was severely punished by his father. This so enraged him that he ran away from home, and embarked on a whaler, making a voyage of three years. After many other adventures he enlisted in the Enjrlish army. His fatlier secretly used his influence and securel him a Colonel's commission. He served ten years, a part of the time under Wellington, and attained considerable distinction, but iinally determined to leave England forever. He visited and bade his mother good-by, but refused to speak to his father, and in 1802 embarked for New York City. He married there Sept. 25, 1809, and in 1814 became a resident of Morrow County, Ohio. He reared a family of eight children - James Nelson, Horatio E, Mrs. A. E. Fox, Marvin B., AVilliam W., Mrs. Cary, Hannah D. and Sydney W. His wife died in Ohio in 1873, aged eighty-four years. His latter years were full of regret for his treatment of his friends, and he planned a visit to England, but died in May, 1882, before carrying out his designs, aged 109 years. He retained his mental and physical strength till a few days before his death.

Andrew Croy, son of John and Margaret (Mclntire) Croy, was born in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, Sept. 11, 1826. He was reared a farmer, with very limited opportunities for education, living with his parents until twenty-two years of age. His father, John Croy, a son of Jacob and Sarah Croy, was born in Marion County, Ohio, in 1802, and married Margaret Mclntire in 1825. She was born in Ohio in 1805. In 1829, with their two children, Andrew, the sutiject of this sketch, and Mary, they moved to White Pigeon, Mich.!, thence the following year to Gilead, Branch County, of the same State, living there until 1838, when they became identified with Steuben County, buying 160 acres of Government land on section 32, York Township. In 1844 they sold their farm, and in 1845 moved to Noble Township, Branch Co., Mich, Two or three years later they moved to Marion County, Iowa, where Mr. Croy died Nov. 13, 1875. John Croy was a pioneer man by nature and habit, robust and strong, energetic and undaunted by obstacles, a man whom all remember kindly for his honorable life and many good qualities. His widow survived in 1885, and was living on the homestead in that county. The children born after the parents moved to Michigan were - Levi, now of Guthrie County, Iowa, was born Oct. 31, 1829, the first white child born at White Pigeon; Mary Ann, wife of Andrew Fuller, of Gilead, was born in 1831, the first white child born at Gilead, Branch County; Sarah Ann, wife of R. O. Bowdish; Rachel, wife of Jacob Grate, and Mrs. Malinda J. Gray were born in Branch County, and now live in Marion County, Iowa; Henry. David and Elijah were born in Steuben County,

Henry and David are deceased. David and Elijah were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion. Jacob Croj', the father of John Croj, was born in Maryland in 1781. He had a family of ten children, six sons and four daughters. He moved to Marion County, Ohio, where his wife and one son died. In 1833 he moved tc^ Lan-ano-e County, Ind., where he died in 1851, aged seventy years. He had a fine farm on Pretty Prairie. Andrew Oroy, the subject of this sketch, was married July 24, 1853, to Amanda L. Gates, a native of Broome County, N. Y. Three children were born to them - Alice, now wife of John Chdm]>ion; Almon W., of Anton County, Mich., and Alfred, who died in infancy. Mrs. Croy died Dec. 28, 1869, aged thirty-six years. May 28, 1870, Mr. Croy married Sarah D. Eichmond, who was born in Ontario, Wayne Co., N. Y., May 19, 1827. One child was burn of this marriage - Alta E., born Nov. 1, 1871. Andrew Croy came with his parents to this county in 1838, and, with the exception of less tlian two years, has been a resident since that time. He is a man much interested in all that pertains to the good of the public. In his early life he was deprived almost entirely of schooling, but having a progressive mind, and being a constant reader and a close observer of passing events, he has overcome this lack. A Republican and quite prominent in local politics and is a trusty and trusted citizen. He has been for several years Assessor of Richland Township. He is a member of Angola Lodge, No. 236, F. & A. M., and the teachings of this honorable order he largely makes the rule of his action.

John Douglas, merchant and Postmaster, Richland Center, Ind., was born in Richland Township, July 3, 1862, a son of Robert and Mary (Akers) Douglas. When he was tliree years of age his father died and his mother subsequently married James Hutchinson, and lives in Hastings, Neb. His grandfather, John Douglas, was one of the pioneers of Richland Township, coming here in the early days of its settlement. He located on section 25, buying eighty acres of land upon which he made his home. He was born in Pennsylvania but was reared in Richland County, Ohio, where he married Mary Ann Kerr. Of their seven children three are living - Mrs. Martha J. Highland, of Michigan; Mrs. Margaret A. Slade, of Angola, and John, of Michigan. Those deceased are - Robert, Mrs. Matilda Everhart, Mrs. Lydia Newville and Diana. His wife died in 1853, and he subsequently married Eleanor Dougal, and to them was born one child - Mary Ellen, who died at the age of eighteen years. Mr. Douglas died Aug. 6, 1864, aged fiftyl'\ five years. His widow survives and lives with our subject, whom she reared from his childhood. Our subject was reared a farmer, receiving a good education in the common-schools of the township. In January, 1884, he bought the stock of merchandise of Morley & Son, and is now conducting a general mercantile business. His courteous, genial manners and accommodating disposition makes him well adapted to this branch of business, and he has a large and constantly increasing trade. He was married Sept. 26, 1882, to Susie Rudisill, a native of Lagrange County, Ind., born July 6, 1862, daughter of Jacob Rudisill. Her father died when she was sixteen years of age, and her mother afterward married Harvey Olmstead, of Lagrange County. The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas died in infancy, Nov. 16, 1884. A brother of Mr. Douglas, Charles, makes his home with him.

Melvin Gashlll was born in Ohio, July 31, 1853. His father, Asa Gaskill, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1810, a son of Asa and Hannah Gaskill. In 1839 he visited Steuben County and bought 240 acres of land in York Township, paying $1,000 in cash for it, but returned to Ohio and was married Jan. 13, 1846, to Mrs. Emily P. Benjamin, who was born Sept. 7, 1814, widow of David Benjamin, and daughter of Joseph Goodale. She died Jan. 17, 1864, aged forty-nine years, leaving two children - Emma, wife of Allen Fast, of Angola, and Melvin. The father was again married Jan. 21, 1868, to Olive Haskell, a native of Ohio, born Jan. 21, 1831, who, before her marriage, was a school teacher. They reside in Metz, their farm adjoining the village plat. Melvin Gaskill lived with his father till June 6, 1874, when he was married to Lizzie Norris, a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, born Oct. 7, 1857, daughter of Abram and Mary Ann JSTorris. In 1867 her mother came to Steuben County, and settled in Richland Township, where she died April 5, 1883. Her three children are - Ford, of Metz; Emma, wife of Asa Burch, and Mrs. Gaskill. Mr. and Mrs. Gaskill have had live children, four of whom are living - Fordis, Warren, Evile and Wayne. Their fourth child, Mamie, died at the ago of nine months. Thev are members of the Disciples church, and among the prominent and prosperous young people of Richland Township.

Ehenezer B. Hoadley was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, July 25, 1807, a son of Gideon and Sarah Hoadley, natives of Connecticut and pioneers of Trumbull County. The father died in Stark County, aged 101 years, and the mother in Mahoning County, aged ninety-four years. Ebenezer B. Hoadley was married Jan. 8, 1829 ' to Deborah McGowan, a native of Columbiana County, Utiio, bornAuc.. 2, 1810. They lived in Ohio till 1854 and then came to Steuben County, Ind., with their family and settled on section 4 Richland Township, where they have since lived. Mr. lioaaiey bouMit 400 acres of land but has sold the greater part and is now livin- retired from the active labors of the farm. He has lived a useful life and is now reaping the reward of his labor. He was elected Assessor of PJchland Township, and served sixteen' successive years. He has been a strong temperance man for over Mty years. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Disciples church. They have had a family of eleven children-Sylvester, who enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in the One Hundred and Eleventh Ohio Infantry, and died at Atlan a; Josiah, now of Dakota, served in the One Hundred and Eightyninth Ohio; Mrs. Martha Townsend, of Williams County, Ohio; Anna, died aged twenty-one years; Calvin, of Kansas, served four years in the Twenty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Mrs. Hannah El is, of Michigan; Edward, died aged eight years; Mrs. Nellie Colwell and Mrs. Elizabeth Townsend, of Williams County, Ohio; Howai-d, ot Dakota, was a member of the Ninth Indiana Cavalry; Mrs. Emma Garside, of Williams County, Ohio. Thus in their old age they are left alone, their children all being settled with famihes of their

'''' James Ireland, Sr., was born in Dutchess County, N. Y, March 16, 1816, and was four years of age when his parents, William and Charity (Rogers) Ireland, moved to Lower Sandusky, Ohio There the whole family were prostrated by sickness and two brothers, Harvey and Levi, died. In 1823 they moved to Seneca County, where the mother died in 1825. At that time there were five daughters and two sons, of whom three are now hvmg, James beinc. the eldest. Mrs. Betsey Hubbard lives in Colorado and Mrs. Aniline Dann lives in Northern Michigan. The father died m 1858 When twelve years of age our subject went to Milan and lived with a brother-in-law, William Karkhuff, and attended school two years. Then worked by the month for some time and for four years was in the employ of a stage company, having charge of a route from Springfield to Sandusky. In 1840 he came to Allen County, Ind., and there married, Aug. 7, 1842, Sarah Ann Bracey, a native of Oswego County, N. T., born Nov. 20, 1824 daughter of Hiram and Bathsheba (May) Bracey. Her father died m 1839, and in October, 1842, her mother moved with her family to Allen County, Ind., where she died Nov. 6, 1878, the wife of Philip J. Shell. Mrs. Ireland went to Allen County with an uncle in 1841 and was the first teacher in Springfield Township. In 1868 Mr. Ireland sold his farm in Allen County and moved to Steuben County and bought the farm on section 18, Kichland Township, where he now lives. To him and his wife have been born eight children - Lugenia M., Orlando, Harriet, Flora, Edward, Celia, Artemisia, James. Lugenia was married Feb. 28, 1865, to George W. Shell, who was born in Allen County, Feb. 17, 1840, and died Dec. 27, 1869, leaving one child - Cora D., now the wife of C. D. Lash, of Edon, Ohio. He was a member of the Forty-fourth Indiana Infantry and for gallantry at Shiloh, where he was wounded, was promoted to Captain of his company. June 24, 1875, Mrs. Shell married William Stuller, who was born in Carroll County, Ohio, in 1838. His father built the first house in Edon, Ohio. He died April 24, 1881, leaving two children by a former marriage - Mrs. Ella C. Scott and Mrs. Flora E. Boon. In the spring of 1883 Mrs. Stuller moved to this township and settled on sectionl9, where she owns eighty acres of choice land. Orlando and Harriet are deceased. Flora married Melvin Monroe and lives in Kansas. Celia is the wife of Darwin Morley. Edward lives in this township. Artemisia married Zachary Chandler, and lives in Colorado. James lives in Hamilton. In politics Mr. Ireland is a Republican. In religious faith a Universalist. A brother of Mrs. Ireland, Walstein Bracey, was born in New York, June 2, 1830. In May, 1847, he enlisted in the Sixteenth Regiment, U. S. A., and served in the Mexican war under General Taylor. In 1852 he went to the Pacific coast and while there served in the Second California Cavalry, against the Indians. In 1866 he was employed by the Western Union Telegraph Company in transcontinental survey and visited Alaska and the Siberian coast. He endured six months of severe hardship, three months of the time had no provision except fish. That expedition so injured his health that he has never recovered. In November, 1867, he came to Indiana where he has since lived with the exception of two years in Dakota where he owns 480 acres of land.

John S. Lint was born in Centre Township, Williams Co., Ohio, Sept. 15, 1845, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Lint, his father a native of^Pennsylvania and his mother of Holmes County, Ohio. They settled in Williams County in 1841, where the mother died in

1858 and the father still lives. Of a family of six children three beside our 'subject are living, viz.: William, Mrs. Mary Kreizer and Mrs. Lydia Shoup. John S. and William were both members of Company E,Thirty-eighth Ohio Infantry, enlisting Sept.23,1862. Their first engagement was Stone Kiver; later Hoover's Gap, Mission Ridge, Atlanta campaign, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Jonesboro, Sherman's march to the sea, through the Carolinas to Washington, participating in the grand review May 22, 1865, and were discharged July 12. Aug. 1, 1869, John S. Lint was marned to Rebecca Allomong, a native of Richland Township, born March 6 1847 daughter of Joseph and Catherine Allomong. They have three children-Flora, Mary and Martha. After their marriage they settled on the farm where they now live on section 20, where they have a pleasant home. They are among the most worthy citizens of the township. Mr. Lint is a member of Angola Lodge, No. 236 F. & A. M., and also of Boon Post, No. 227, G. A. R., at

Albert Morley was born in Ontario County, N. Y., March 13, 1832 a son of Ebenezer and Salinda Morley, the former a native 'of Connecticut, born April 26, 1792, and the latter of Vermont, born in 1797. In 1842 Ebenezer Morley came to Steuben County, Ind., and settled on section 21, Richland Township where he became a prominent and influential citizen. He died in 1864 and his wife in 1859. Of their family of eleven children five came with them to this county-David, now of Iowa; Jane wife of R. V. Dally; A^lbert; George, of Michigan; and James. Martin came later but returned East and died in Pennsylvania; Mrs Mary Perkins, deceased, also came later; Calvin came before the parents but is now a resident of Washington County, Neb. In his early life the father was a Democrat but his last vote was for the Republican ticket. Albert Morley is one of the active, publicspirited men of Richland Township, and has served the people m several offices of trust and responsibility. When he was fifteen years of age he began to take care of himself and learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner, subsequently becoming a master-builder and contractor. . He has worked at his trade the most of the time till within the past few years. Nov. 8, 1852, he was marned to Ruth Dally, who was born in Ohio, March 16, 1833. Their only child, Robert G., is a partner of his father in the ownership of the real estate and business. The farm contains 86 acres and is situated on sections 19 and 20, the residence of the father being on section 19 and the son's on section 20. They were for some time in the mercantile business at Richland Center but in Januarj,1884, sold out to John W. Douglass.

Robert G. Morley, the only son of Albert and Euth (Dally) Morley, was born in Richland Township, Jan. 11, 1855. He remained at home till his marriage, Oct. 3, 18T5,to Eugenia Gary, also a native of this township, born March 15, 1855, daughter of George and Cordelia Cary, now of Edon, Ohio, who settled in this township from Knox County, Ohio, in 1850. Their homestead is now the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Morley. To them have been born three children - Leo R. , Nellie C. and Dea R. Robert G. Morley is one of the leading young men of Steuben County. In June, 1880, he was appointed County Surveyor to fill vacancy and served with such efficiency that he has since been elected three times to the same office.

William A. Musser was born in Cumberland County, Pa., Feb. 17, 1839, a sou of Henry and Mary (Leppard) Musser, natives of the same county, his father born in 1808 and his mother in 1810. His parents were married in 1838 and in 1854 moved to Crawford County, Ohio, and the next year to this county and settled on section 18, Richland Township, the home now of our subject, where the mother died July 15, 1859, and the father Feb. 18, 1861. Mr. H. Musser was in early life a Whig but after its organization affiliated with the Republican party. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. Their children were five in number - William A., John, Edwin, Samuel and David. All save the youngest were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion. Edwin enlisted in the Forty-fourth Indiana Infantry and died at Henderson, Ky., of measles, in April, 1862. Samuel also gave his life for his country, enlisting in 1863, in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and died at Chattanooga in May, 1864. John was a member of Company B, One Hundredth Indiana Infantry. William A. Musser lived at home till his marriage Feb. 26, 1860, to Lucinda E. Stevens, who was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1839, daughter of Jonathan and Susan (Langford) Stevens. Her mother died May 9, 1850, and her father afterward married Mrs. Jane Sprague. In 1853 he moved to Delaware County and in 1856 to Hardin Count}', Ohio, and three years later came to Steuben County, and settled in Scott Township. His family consisted of nine children, seven of whom are living - Mrs. Lydia Rapp, Mrs. Lucinda Musser, Mrs. Mary L. Hart, Mrs.

Sarah E. Hanna, Mrs. Snsau A. Zimmerman, Albert D. and Alexander. The eldest, GilmanB., enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-second Ohio Infantry and was killed at Winchester, Ya., in December, 1863. To Mr. and Mrs. Musser have been born two children - George W., born Feb. 22, 1861, and Ida Myrtie, born Ang. 6, 1867,died March 7, 1869. March IT, 1871," they adopted a little girl, Nora, at that time two years of age, now a bright young lady of sixteen years. They are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he is a Republican. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and served till Sept. 15, 1865. He participated in the Atlanta campaign under General Sherman; was at Tunnel Hill, Resaca, Jonesboro, Lovejoy's Station, and other battles of lesser note. After the fall of Atlanta he was with Thomas's army in the battles of Franklin and Nashville, and in all the engagements did his duty faithfully and distinguished himself as a gallant and brave soldier.

Albert H. Omstead was born in Springfield Township, Lagrange Co., Ind., March 15, 1853. His father, Harvey Omstead, located in Lagrange County in 1837, and there married Miss Gage. One son, Elijah, and daughter, Clarissa, were born to them, now residents of that county. After the death of his wife he married Mrs. Anderson, who died a short time, later. He then married Miss Elizabeth Burel, who died in 1864 leaving four children - Albert H., Mrs. Elizabeth Routsong, Mrs. Clara Jennings and Jacob A. Omstead, of Lagrange County. He is now living with his fifth wife, and at his last birthday, Dec. 7, 1884, was seventythree years of age. Albert H. Omstead made his father's house his home till his eighteenth birthday, March 15, 1871, when he started for Oregon, and lived in that State at Baker City, Powder River Yalley, three years, and at Silver City, Idaho, nearly one year, engaged in farming and mining. Returning East he reached home in March, 1875. He rented the ' old homestead which he worked three years. In the spring of 1879 he became identified with Steuben County, buying the farm on section 17, Richland Township, where he has since lived. He owns 109 acres of choice land and his buildings are all comfortable and in good repair. His worth was soon recognized by his townspeople and his intelligence and honorable, upright life have won the confidence and esteem of all who know him. He was elected Township Trustee in 1884, a position he is filling with satisfaction to all. He was married

March 16, 1876, to Rachel Rudisill, who was born iu Lagrange County, Ind. , Oct. 6, 1852, a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Rudisill. Her father died Jan. 6, 1878, and her mother is now the wife of Harvey Omstead. To Mr. and Mrs. Omstead have been born two children - Harvey Jacob and Margaret E.

Samuel W. Scoville and his wife were the second family to settle in Richland Township, coming in October, 1837. They settled on section 31, where they now live, the oldest resident settlers of the township, Robert Jackman, the first settler, having no representative here. Mr. Scoville was born in Onondaga County, K. Y., July 10, 1815, a son of David and Sally Scoville, the former, a native of Connecticut, died in Onondaga County in 1847, aged sixty years, and the latter, of New York, died in 1880, aged eightyfour years. His lather was a soldier in the war of 1812. Mrs. Rosamond M. (Thompson) Scoville was born in Madison County, N. Y., Dec. :^7, 1817. Her father died in that county aged liftynine years, and her mother subsequently came to Steuben County and. died at the residence of her daughter, aged sixty-six years. Mr. and Mrs. Scoville were married March 15, 1837, and came the same year to Steuben County, entering 160 acres of land, of which he has made a fine home. He also owns thirty acres on section 32. When seventeen years of age he learned the tailor's trade at which he worked ten year.-'. He took an active part in the organization of the township and served several years as Trustee. He was County Auditor from 1856 till 1860; has served as Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Recorder, and also held commissions as Notary Public from the following Governors: Oliver P. Morton for four years from Jan. 23, 1861; Oliver P. Morton for four years from May 8, 1865; Conrad Baker for four years from Sept. 15, 1870; Thomas A. Hendricks for four years from April 5, 1875; James D. Williams for four years from April 5, 1879. Before the repeal of the Missouri Compromise he was a Democrat, but became active in the organization of the Republican party in this county. Although he has reached the allotted threescore and ten years he is still possessed of as much vigor and strength as most men of fifty years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Scoville are firm believers in the goodness of God toward all mankind, and in the faith that all will, through his goodness, be finally numbered among his people. In their home a genuine hospitality abounds and stranger and friend alike find a hearty welcome. Their son, James W., born Sept. 13, 1838, was the first white child born in the township. He is now in the mercantile trade in Cherokee County, Ala. Their second son, William T., died in infancy. Of their other cliildren Laura is the wife of George W. Twichell; Cornelia, of Henry S. Ball; EllaM., of Jerome B. Cheney, and Charley F., a promising young man, is at home.

William D. Scoville was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1822, a son of David and Sally Scoville. He lived with his parents till twenty-two years of age, on a farm, and has always followed agricultural pursuits for a livelihood. In 1854 he settled on his present farm on section 19, Richland Township, where he has eighty acres of choice land, all of the improvements having been made by him. He was married Oct. 27, 1849, to Clarissa ShefFel, who was born May 21, 1829, and died Jan. 12, 1862, leaving two children - Leonard, now of Labette County, Kas., and William W., at home. Dec. 23, 1862, he married Julia Ann Trowbridge, who was born Dec. 29, 1840. She died Dec. 21, 1869, and also left two children - Clarissa E., of Eichland, and Elzena J., at home. Feb. 12, 1871, he married Mrs. Mary F. Watkins, a native of Huron County, Ohio, born Feb. 8, 1839, daughter of De Witt and Lydia Hicks, early settlers of Stafford Township, De Kalb County, Ind., where the father died in 1846 and the mother in 1863. They have had five children - Mattie F. and Myrtie E. twins, born Jan. 28, 1872; Ernest E., born October, 1876, died January, 1877; Frank D. and Fred S., twins, born Jan. 10, 1880. Mr, and Mrs. Scoville are members of the Disciples church and are among the most prominent and respected citizens.

Garrett Waller was born in Morgan County, Ohio, Julv 14, 1824, a son of David and Elizabeth Waller. In 1845 the parents and five of their children came to Steuben County and settled on section 8, Richland Township, where the father bought 160 acres of land. This he improved and made his home till death, April 7, 1852. His wife survived till Aug. 3, 1874. The five children who accompanied them to Steuben were - William, now of Do Kalb County; Garrett; John, of Kent County, Mich.; David, died in January, 1865, and Mrs. Elizabeth M. Mathews. The other children were - Jesse, who settled in Scott Township the same year, where he died some years later; Sarah, deceased, wife of Moses Romans, who came in 1845; Anna and her deceased husband, John Smith, also came in 1845; Jacob, who settled with his family in De Kalb County in 1843, and later moved to Scott Township, Steuben County. Garrett Waller now owns the south half of his father's homestead, of which he has made one of the finest farms in the township. He was married Jan. 4, 1849, to Jane Sinkey, a native of Delaware County, Ohio, born May 19, 1827, daughter of Richard and Helen Sinkey, pioneers of De Kalb County, settling in Newville late in the year of 1833, Her father died in Montcalm County, Mich., in September, 1863, and her mother in May, 1864. Eight of their eleven children are living - Mrs. Waller, John, Thomas, Abraham, Nancy, James, Luke and Daniel. The deceased are - Sarah, William and Henry. Mr, and Mrs. Waller have had ten children - William H., a physician, of Angola; Margaret, died at the age of three years; Mrs. Nancy Hopkins, of Williams Count}', Ohio; Mrs. Anna Hopkins, also of Williams County; Mrs. Nora Cameron, of Steuben County; Adell, died in infancy; Ella, Lettie, David S. and Clarence are at home. Mr, and Mrs. Waller are members of the United Brethren church. In politics he is a Republican'.