Wayne Township (part 1 of 3)

Wayne Township

S. H. ADAMS - son of Alexander and Rebecca (Ralya) Adams, was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1 s;}*>. and married June 26, 1874, at Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Mary, daughter of Daniel and Elisabeth Waltz,

DAVID C. BAKER - whose address is Portland, residence Wayne township, has filled the office of county auditor three terms, heing twice elected and once appointed - has held the office of justice of the peace of the city of Dayton two terms, justice of the peace of Wayne township two terms, and clerk of the circuit court two terms. He is the oldest person living whose birth occurred in Dayton. Twice has he vowed to honor and protect. The first being Sarah S. Van Cleve, whose birth took place at Dayton, Ohio, November 24, 1809, her wedding-day February 11, 1830. Her children are: Mary Sophia, born. April 12, 1831 ; Charles G., March 10, 1834, died November 10, 1837 : Clara, September 21, 1836 ; David V., May 30, 1839. His second marriage was on February 11, 1840, in Dayton, Ohio, his choice being Sophia Soerbra, daughter of William and Margaret (Leahmen) Soebra. Their children begin with Harriet E., December 9, 1840; Achsah, January 20, 1843, died

June 20, 1868; Aaron, February 4, 1845; Hannah, December 4, 1847, died March 6, 1866; Mahala, August 21, 1850, died October 18, 1854; William, January 27, 1854; George S., June 8, 1863, died March 15, 1871. Aaron, eon of David Baker, was a soldier of the late war, and served the full term of his enlistment, a member of Company F, 75th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Baker's parents, Aaron and Hannah (Maxwell) Baker, are natives of New Jersey. His nephew, Silas Simpson, was wounded while in the late war, and his nephew, Silas Crowell, lost a limb while in the service.

GEORGE BENEDICT - and Maiy Daily were united in marriage in Lorain county, Ohio, December 25, 1860. He was born at New Canaan, Fairfield county, Connecticut, is a son of Andrew anil Emily (Hoyt) Benedict. He settled in Jay county in 1875. The date of his birth is December 4, 1834. Mrs. Benedict is a daughter of Norman Daily, and her birth happened November 21, 1841. Their children are : Edith B., born December 16, 1861 ; Libbie A., September 30, 1869 ; Charles T., October 10, 1874. Mr. Benedict's time is empioyo.l in selling farm implements. Address, Portland.

WILLIAM COFFIN - was bora in Randolph county, Indiana, December 1, 1849, and was married April 8, 1871. in the same county, to Malinda E. , daughter of Merritt and Louisa (Dixon) Millett, residents of Randolph county. To their lives have been added those of Rosa E., born July 3, 1873 ; George VM May 28, 1875 ; Louisa O., March 12, 1880. Mr. Coffin held the office of school trustee for the space of five years, lie is a lumber dealer of Wayne township, settled in Jay county in 1873, and is a son of Stephen and Charity (Coats) Coffin, residents of Randolph county, Indiana. His wife was bora in White county, Indiana, April 28, 1852. Mr. Coffin's 'brothers, T. W. and Levi J., were soldiers of the late war. T. W. was a member of the 8th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Levi J. was a member of the 55th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry and 71 ii Regiment Indiana Cavalry - he died while in the service, November 11, 1864. Address, Portland.

CHRISTOPHER COX - and Rebecca Headington began to share the joys and sorrows of life together on June 28, 1840, in Delaware county, Ohio. The comforts of home have been increased by the addition of Warner, born April 20, 1841 - he was a soldier of the late war, and died, August 6, 1862, at Oberly Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of Company B, 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry ; Sherman was born September 3, 1842; Emeline, December 3, 1844; Ruth, August 11, 1846; Catherine, October 14, 1850 ; Lucina, September 21, 1854 ; Wesley, August 23, 1858 ; Geneva Kitura, December 10, 1859. A farmer of Wayne township, Mr. Cox receives mail at Portland. He was born'in Green county, Pennsylvania, November 5, 1813. His wife was born in Frederick county, Maryland, October 3, 1821.

JOHN CRING - and Margaret V. Hanlin were made one November 3, 1872, in Jay county. Three daughters have blessed their imion. They are : Ella, born November 20, 1873; Fannie, May 28, 1876; Adda, June 14, 1878. John Cring is a son of Tobias and Catherine (Hedrick) Cring, settlers of Jay county in 1840. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, February 7, 1838. His wife was bom in Jackson county, Ohio, February 3, 1850, and isa daughter of Jamesand Irena Hanlin. Address, Portland. Business, dealer in furniture.

ELEAZER M. CROWELL - a carpenter and builder of Wayne township, served as assessor in the year 1860, and trustee of Wayne township in 1863. He has been twice married. His first wife, Elizabeth, was a daughter of John J. and Mary (Green) Williams, settlers of Jay county in 1836. His union with her was on December 28, 1851. She was the mother of Alonzo H., bora March 7, 1853 ; Nancie E., April 6, 1855 ; Jessie E., October 30, 1862. All are residents of Jay county. Mr. Crowell's second marriage took place February 11, 1865, in Jay county, Indiana. His wife, Linda, is a daughter of Salem ami Margaret { AskinsKireen. Her birth oeeurred August 10, 1842, in Jay county. Mi'. Crowell was horn May 2, 1829, in Meigs county, Ohio, and removed to Jay county in 1850.

MARSHALL C. CULVER - was fitted for college and completed bis course at Chester, Veimont. He entered the Burlington University of Vermont in the class of 52, but, on account of illness, could not complete the course. He was chosen United States assessor to serve from 1864 to 1865, and superintendent of Middlebury school, Marion county, Ohio, from 1857 to

1858, was chosen principal of Middletown school, Marion county, Ohio, serving from 18C8 to 1861, and chosen superintendent of Celina, Ohio, schools, from the year 1861 to that of 1864. He was engaged in hardware business at that place from the year 1864 to that of 1369, and was superintendent of schools at Fort Recovery, Mercer county, Ohio, for the space of three years. On August 2, 1831, in Pomfret, Windsor county, Vermont, his life began, for which he is indebted to Junia and Lucia (Carter) Culver. July 12, 1860, he became the husband of Helen E. House, whose birth occurred December 7, 1834, and died November 28, 1866, leaving to his paternal care one child, Dewitt C., bora November 17, 1866. Her parents, Amos J. and Lois House, are residents of Middleberry, Summit county, Ohio. On October 13, 1867, he was united to Eliza L. Davis, who now claims the care of two children, namely ; Eugene E., born December 31, 1868, died February 2, 1869 ; Mary F., January 8, 1870 ; Maud, October 20, 1873. Mrs. Culver was born in Union township, Mercer county. October 3, 1835. Her father, Samuel Davis, was a soldier in the war of 1812. He took the place of John Coales, who deserted his company some time previous. He was under Commander-in-Chief Stephen Van Rensselaer, under Colonel Peter Allen, in Captain Clark's company, which was stationed at Lewiston, New York, on the Niagara River. He* went from Richmond, Ontario county, New York. Was bora in the year 1784. Mrs. Culver's mother, Laura (Spicer) Davis, was born January 12, 1797. Mr. Culver resides in Wayne township, his address is Portland, settled in Jay county in 1872, and i> employed as an insurance agent.

ABRAHAM EYMAN - was bora in Wayne county, Ohio, January 16, 1834. In September, 1857, he removed to Van Wert county, Ohio. Removing in 1871 he located in Jay cotmty, and is a resident of Wayne township. His marriage took place at Wooster, Ohio, June 1857, when Julia G., daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Franks) Bonerwitz, became his wife. Then- first child, Etura, was born February 28, 1858, died March 1, 1858 ; Iris Frank, August 3, 1859 ; David Henry, October 27, 1861. John and Mary (McMullen) Eyman are the parents of Abraham Eyman. John, a brother of Abraham, was a soldier of the late war. Mrs. Eyman was bora in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, March 30, 1833. Mr. Eyman is a dealer in produce, and may be addressed at Portland. Jay county, Indiana.

JACOB M. H AY NE S - son of Henry and Achsah (March) Haynes, may be addressed at Portland, is engaged as an attoraey-at-faw, settled in Jay county in the year 1844, and was born at Monson, Hamden county, Massachusetts, April 12, 1817. His children are: Eleanor J., horn June 23, 1850; Susan J., November 3, 1851; Walter M., September 15, 1853; Sumner W., August 14, 1855; Elwood, October 14, 1857; Frank, March 28, 1861; Calvin, February 7, 1864; Edward, August 12, 1867. Mrs. Haynes was Hilinda S., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Morrow) Haines. Her wedding-day was August 27, 1846, the place, Portland, Indiana. Her natal day was April 5, 1828, the place, Clarksville, Clinton county, Ohio. Mr". Haynes filled the office of judge of common pleas from the year 1856 to that of 1871, and was circuit judge from 1871 to that of 1877.

SILAS W. HALE - a son of Bowen and Mary Ann (Dean) Hale, was born in Wells county, Indiana, September 18, 1844. He was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, and served until its close, a member of Company C, 153rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His wife, Phcebe C, to whom he was married May 27, 1868, in Wells county, is a descendant of John and Catherine (Dugherty) McFadden. Her birth took place in Coshocton county, Ohio, January 1, 1850. Her children number four: William B., was bom February 25, 1870; Frank C, June 27, 1872; Stella Geneva, November 24, 1874 ; Clara, January 24, 1879. Mr. Hale removed to Jay county in the year 1878, is a resident of Portland, and a grain and produce merchant. Address, Portland.

R. T. HAMMONS-is one of the many brave men who fought and suffered for their country in the war- of the Rebellion. He enlisted for a service of three months, under Captain Huffman, in Company I, 18th Regiment O. V. L, becoming a member on April 24, 1861, was discharged and enlisted again September 1, 1861, in Company H, 2nd Virginia Cavalry, and, November 22, 1863, enlisted in Company C, 2nd Regiment West Virginia Cavalry. He was wounded at the battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865, while in Custer's Division. His right aim was amputated at the shoulder joint, the operation being performed at the hospital of Petersburg, Virginia, by W. D. Reynolds, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mr. Hammons served his full time in good

SAMUEL HANLIN - is a son of James and Margaret (Mills) Hanlin. He is a farmer and raiser of stock, residing in Wayne township, with mail addressed to Portland. Settled in Jay county in the year 1855, was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, December 28, 1815, and was married in Jackson county, Ohio, March 20, 1841, taking to share his home Eveline.

F. M. MCLAUGHLIN - who has held the office of recorder of Jay county, from the year 1871 to that of 1879, is a son of John and Barbara (Spillman) McLaughlin. He served two years in the war of the Rebellion, a member of Company F, 40th Ohio Regiment. His marriage took place at Liber College, Jay county, October 18, 1808. Kosciusco county, Indiana, was the place of his birth, the date AprU 9, 1830. Susan Keck, his wife, is a native

November 6, 1840. Her children are : Charles W., burn July 27, 1864 ; George K, September 6, 1868; Jesse M., October 29, 1871; Orville C, March 6, 1879. Mr. McLaughlin is engaged as a real estate, abstract, and general insurance agent, residing in Wayne township, w ith address at Portland, Indiana. His father removed to Jay county in 188:j, and, alter staying 'me year, removed to Kosciusko county, where he remained four years, and returned to Jay county in 1837. The country being new, he was obliged to cut his road to his farm. His sou, "William H., was a member of the 40th Regiment O. V. I. John S. was a member of Company I, 130th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the conflict. Wiley S., a member of Company B, 11th Regiment Indiana Cavalry, was killed at the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, December 1, 1864.

February 15, 1872 ; Charles Wesley, November 10, 1874, died August 29, 1876 ; Mary Susan, February 14, 1878. Mrs. Morehous is a daughter of James and E-thcr ( l-inudchniigh .) Sturgeon, residents of Jay county. Mr. Morehous is eraployed as a physician and surgeon, and is a resilient of Wayne township. His brother, Charles A., a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, was a member of Company K, Ki)Mi Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

JOHN W. MASON - a farmer of Greene township, and treasurer of Jay county, is a son of William and Nancy Mason, residents of Belmont county, Ohio. When the trees were putting on their October dress of brown and gold, lie first saw the light, on the twenty-second day of the month, in the year 1887, in Belmont county, and on October 20, 18 , in Jay county, he took to share bis home Malvina Jane Thomas, whose entrance to the world was January 80, 1818, in Jay county. Their home attractions are : Charles L., born December 24, 1868 ; Jehu T., July 4, 1870 ; William R., May 5, 1872 ; Cecil S., November 15, 1873 ; Harry H., July 12, 1875. Elias and Amanda A . Thomas, settlers of Jay county in 1834, are the parents of Mrs. Mason. Mr. Mason was trustee of Greene township. His brother, George W., was a member of Company B, 3rd Ohio Regiment.

N. A. MEEKER - a druggist of Wayne township, settled in Jay county in 1800, was appointed postmaster to serve from the year 18t>8 to that of 1870, at Speneerville, Ohio, and began the business of express agent January 1, 1880. His birth took place July 7, 1845, in Delaware county, Ohio, and his parents are Robert and Jane (McDonald) Meeker, settlers of Jay county in 1867. His marriage day was October 23, 1868, the place, Portland, Indiana, and the object of his choice was Rachel, daughter of Nathan B. and Rebecca (Shanks) Hawkins. Mr. Meeker was a member of Co. A, 96th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted August 8, 1862; was wounded at Arkansas Post, in the shoulder; at Grand Chateau, in the arm; was in the battles of Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas Post, Siege of Vicksburg, Sabine Cross Roads, Cane River, Grand Chateau, Fort Gaines and Morgan. Spanish Fort Blakely, Mobile and W bister's Station. Was mustered out of service at Camp Chase, Ohio, August 18, 1865. Address, Portland.

CHARLES REED - son of Harvey and Mary J. (Carley) Reed, is employed as a miller, and resides in Wayne township. He was born in Gallia county, Ohio, August 28, 1840 - held the office of sheriff of Jay county from . the year 1866 to that of 1878, and was a soldier of the late war, being a member of Company F, 110th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was married in Jay county, in September, 1860, to Clarissa C. H., daughter of F. M. and Catherine iKresi Wright, residents of Delaware county, Indiana. Her birth took place in Greene county, Ohio, July 15, 1844. Mr. Reed's add less is Portland.

JAMES P. REID - held the office of clerk of Portland corporation from the year 1804 to that of 1865. was deputy auditor in the years 1862 and ls(i:j, and deputy recorder from 1*07 to 1*74. His business is that of altunieyat-law. He married November 7, 1867, in Jay county, Alice Templar, descendant of George W. and Hannah (Medskcr) Templar, who removed to Jay county in 1838. Mr. lieid's advent to the world happened on August 24, 1842, the place being Jay county. He is a son of Andrew W. and Anna (Boswell) Reid. His children are : Nettie, born April 21, I860 ; George A., October 17, 1871 ; Raleigh N., October 11, 1875 ; Earlie M., September 0, 1877. Mrs. Reid was born in Jay county, April 21, 1846. Address Mr. Reid at Portland.

CYRUS RESUR - is a dealer in lumber, residing in Wayne township. He settled in Jay county in 1852, being born in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, February 5, 1816, and is a son of Samuel and Susanah (Brown) Resur. He was a soldier in the war of 1839. His first wife, Sarah Ann Walnier, was born August 14, 1826. Mary (West) Resur, his second wife, to whom he was united in Pennsylvania, October - , 1851, was born in Warren county, Ohio, on October SI, 1830, and died April 21, 1879. Her children are : Naomi A., born January 15, 1852, died February 10, 1870 ; Ruth A.; October 18, 1854 ; Aaron B., February 18, 1856; Orpha J., May 8, 1858; Martha Ellen, September 14, 1860 ; John P. C. Lincoln, September 11, 1863 ; George W., September 8, 1866 ; Lewis T., November 18, 1870. All reside in Jay county, except Ruth A., who is a resident of Randolph. Mrs. Resur was a daughter of John and Lucy (Harford) West. Address, Portland.

I>AN1EL MILLER - son of Jacob and Mary (Flegal) Miller, was born in Maryland in 1827. He has been twice married. His first wife, Mary A. Whipple, who died November 20, 1872, was the mother of all his children. They are : Mary J., born August 12, 1852, died March 10, 1865 ; Alva D., December 3, 1853; Sumner B., May 4, 1855 ; ErminaB., born and died June 27, 1857; Amy A., January 10, 1859 ; Ada G., September 22, 1860. The second Mrs. Miller is Sophia, daughter of Lewis and Felirta (Lachlair) Detiney, who was born in Gallia county, Ohio, August 28, 1837, and married April 29, 1875, in Portland, Indiana. Mr. Miller resides in Wayne township. Business, farming. Address, Portland.

GEORGE W. MILLER - is a resident of Wayne township, and is employed as deputy auditor of Jay county. He was one of the late warriors, being a member of Company C, 8th Regiment Indiana Cavalry. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, November 13, 1843, and married at Portland, August 16, 181)6, to.Narcissa, daughter of Benjamin W. and Caroline (Eusminger) Hawkins, her birth having occurred, August 28, 1846, in Portland, Jay county. The first to enter their home was Annie I., born May 22, 1868: A valine, Augusts, 1870; Caroline, August 8, 1870; Mabel, November 12, 1874; Lottie, May 27, 1877, died December U, 1879. Mr. Miller owes bis existence to William Billings and Anna Eliza (Souerhra) Miller, who, in 1849, removed to Jay county. His address is Portland. ... m

JOHN A. MOREHOUS - one of the late warriors, was a member of the 24th Indiana Battery. He is a son of Wilber and Susan Ann (Patterson) Morehous, both of whom are deceased. His birth took place in Jay county, Indiana, October 26, 1843. His address is Portland. Martha A. Sturgeon became Mrs. Morehous at Bellefontaine, Indiana, April 20, 1863. She was born in Fairfield, Ohio, February 22, 1847, and is the mother of Ida Temperance, bora July 19, 1867; Frances Marion, May 31, 1870; Esther Lillian,

CHARLES F. RISSEA - son of Charles F. and Margaret (Slireader) Rissea, is a native of Auglaize county, Ohio, having been bom September 24, 1849. He settled in Jay county in 1880, and became the husband of Mattie Doute on March 2, 1876, at Wapakonetta. She is a daughter of Joseph and Hester (Watkins) Doute, and was born November 4, 18511, in Auglaize county, aud is the mother of twins, born March 4, 1878. Charles Rissea is a hardware merchant, dealing in stoves, tin-ware, spouting and rooting, giving the best of satisfaction in job work. Address, Portland.

ORIN" ROLL - son of Benjamin and Sarah Rod, was born June 11, 1816, in Butler county, Oluo. He has been twice elected justice of the peace, and served in that capacity nearly twelve years in Darke county. In 1852 he was elected land appraiser, and in 185'J appraised one-fourth of the land in Darke county. For a short time he was post master at Detislc, Darke county, but soon after bis appointment removed to Jay county, settling there in 1864. He was deputy surveyor from the year 1871 to that of 1874, held the office of county surveyor from the year 1874 to that of 1876, and was also county surveyoi from 1879 to 1880 - has been engaged in engineering, levelling grades and ditches; has surveyed more than 50,000 acres of land in Jay county, and has levelled sixty-five miles of public ditches. On May 25, 1S48, be was married to Susan (Beitman) Martin, widow of Christopher Martin. Their children number eight. The first, Benjamin, was born February 23, 1849, and died at the age of 2£ years; Anson O. A., was born July 14, 1851, married Samantha Higgius; Sarah C. died in infancy; Alice C, born October 8, 1854, married Joseph C. Schronz ; Julia Bell, April 18, 1856, married Lewis L. Starkey ; Jasper G. H.. February 20, 1858; Helen N. G., April 4, 1861, married Charles F. Williams ; Raleigh died in infancy. Mr. Roll is employed as a civil engineer, and resides in Wayne township, receiving mail at Portland. Mrs. Roll is of Ger-

DANIEL SHE WARD - may be addressed at Portland. He was four years justice of the peace of Wayne township, where he resides, and three years and six months held the office of trustee of Wayne township. His business is that of a fanner. Nathan and Sarah (Spriggs) Sheward are his parents. The children number nine, the first of whom is Mariah J., bore October 7, 1854, deceased; Josephine, Novemher 9, 1850; Asa Nathan, February 8, 1859: Samuel C, July 81, 1861, deceased: Mary E., October 22, 1883; Ala E., February 23, I860: Jessie, May 10, 1869; Elizabeth E., October 14, 1871 : Augusta M., March 15, 1874. On July 14, 1853, in Jackson county, Ohio, Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Lydia (Stropes) Claar, became Mrs. Daniel Sheward. The place of her nativity is JackBOn county, Ohio, the date, November 9, 1831. The birth of Mr. Sheward occurred in Jackson county, Ohio, Juue 1, 1825. His brother, Nimrod, a soldier of the Rebellion, died of starvation in Libby prison.

HENRY G. SIBRAY - is a farmer and teacher of Wayne township, and was born in Jay county, April 4, 1850. Mr. Sibray married, at Portland, Indiana, on October 31, 1874, Anna daughter of Lorenzo and Polly (Moulton) Sherman, settlers of Jay county in 1865. She was horn in Licking county, Ohio, July 3, 1853. One child makes, their home happy: Jennie Gertrude, born January 17, 1877. Henry G. is a son of Laomi and Mary J. (Sage) Sibray. Address, Portland.

JOHN F. TOPPING - resides in Wayne township, and receives mail at Portland. He was elected a member of the legislature, representing Colorado, serving from the year 1809 to that of 1873. Was one of a company formed to protect themselves against Indian hostility in that territory. Is a .son of Josiah H. and Belinda (McCoIiough) Topping, who settled in Jay county, October 9, 1837. He was married May 12, 1872, at Fremont, Ohio, taking for his life partner Emily C. Amsden, whose birth occurred in Bellevue, Ohio, in 1852. Her parents are Bemen and Clara (Cone) Amsden, residents of Sandusky county, Ohio. Her children are John H., horn April 22, 1873 ; Charles B., May 9. 1875: Clara A., December 4, 1877; Benjamin H. Blaine, December 9, 1879. Mr. Topping is a dealer in groceries.

GEORGE W ASHINGTON TEMPLAR - is a farmer whose industry has enabled him to retire from the busy cares of life. Residing in Wayne township, he receives mail at Portland, his birth having occurred in Loudon county, Virginia, March 6, 1812. hi 1838 he removed to Jay county. Hannah Shepard (Medsker) Templar, his wife, whose birth occurred in Highland county, Ohio, May 4, 1816, and to whom he was united September 30, 1884. in Greene county.Ohio, is a daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Shepard Medsker, the latter deceased. G. W. Templar is a son of Stacey and Rachel (Pettit) Templar, the last named deceased. He was three years justice of the peace in Jefferson township: filled the office of recorder of Jay county seven years; appointed county treasurer, serving one year: re-elected to the same office, servile.' two years, ami postmaster three years. His children begin with James Newton, born February 8, 1836 ; David, August 28, 1837 ; Abraham M., November 4, 1839 ; Ann, August 15, 1841 ; Robert, August 14, 1843 : Alice. April 21, 1816 ; Clayton Benton, June 10, 1850 ; Mary Esther, August 21, 1855, Abraham and Robert were soldiers of the late war, being members of the 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

W. \V. TIMMONDS - son of George W. and Catherine (Boyer) Timmonds, is a resident of Wayne township. His life trials began at St. Mary's, Mercer county, Ohio, July 3, 1845. When the first breath of June roses perfumed the an-, in the year 1806, on the 11th day. iu Celina, Ohio, his home was made brighter by the presence of Juliette Harney, a native of Cincinnati, whose birth happened in 1849, and who is a daughter of Thornton K. and Martha H loodall) Harney. The first appendage to their household was Nettie L., bom June 3, 18P7 ; Charles F., June 25, 1870. W. W. Timmonds was chosen school trustee of Portland in June, 1879, having removed to Jay editor of the Weekly Sun. Subscribers will find him by sending mail to Portland. James F., a brother of Mr. Timmonds. was one of the late warriors, a member of Company D, 71st Ohio Regiment, and served bia full time.

ABRAHAM BERGMAN - a member of the 19th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in the war of the Rebellion, is a farmer and stock-dealer of Noble township. He settled in Jay county, in the year 1853, with his parents, George and Mary (Sager) Bergman, both of wham are deceased. His birthday feU on March 7, 1842, in Fairfield county, Ohio, and, on June 11, 1876, in Jay county, he was given the legal right to provide for Salome Young, descendant of Henry and Magdaleue Young, who have lived in Ja^county since the year 1875. Two children have been added to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bergman. The first, named George Alvin, was born August 24, 1877, and Earl B., January 28, 1880. Mr. Bergman's address is Fort Recovery, Ohio. Five years he was township assessor. His brother, Harvey Bergman, and bis brother-in-law, Perry ArbftUgh, were in Company k 80th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His brother-in-law, John Drake, was in the service, was among the missing at the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, and supposed to have been killed. George Bergman, Abraham's father, at the age of 21, possessed, as his entire property, one old horse and wagon. By great industry he acquired some property in Ohio, from which State he removed to Jay county in 1853, and by bard labor mid strictest ccojioinv be accumulated considerable property, possessing more than twenty-six hundred acres of land in Jay county. He was a man of strict integrity arid honesty, and never disregarded the wants of the poor. He raised a family of twelve children, of whom Abraham is the eighth, Abraham's grandfather, Andrew Bergman, was born in Maryland, and removed to Virginia in 1800. He was a warrior of 1812.

CORNELIUS E. CODER - and Katberine A. Weisel were united in marriage in Jay county, April 20, 1873. He is a son of Jos. H. and Sarah J. (Eichelberger) Coder, the former horn in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, October 9. 1813; the latter bom in York county, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1822. Cornelius E. is a fanner of Noble township, who. with his parents, removed to Jay county in 1805. His address is Hector, Indiana. He was born at New Pittsburg, Wayne county. Ohio. June 14, 1843, and was elected justice of the peace iu April. 1878. His grandfather, Charles Eichelberger, was a warrior of 1812 ; his uncle, G. W. Eichelberger. held the position of Captain, in the late war, for the space of three years. His father. Jos. H., was one of the first settlers of Ohio and Iowa, and held the office of justice of the peace in Ohio and Indiana for the space of twenty years. Mrs. Coder's parents settled in Jay county in October, 1872, removing from Wayne county, Ohio. They are Daniel Weisel, born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania. January 20, 1801, andElisa (Poff) Weisel, born in York county, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1812.

HENRY P. GARBER - was bom in Frederick county, Maryland, May 20, 1834, and is a descendant of Martin and Mary (Petryl Garber, both of whom breathed their last in Preble county, Ohio. He was assessor of Noble township, filled that office two years, and has also, for the same length of time, filled the office of constable. He took part in the late war, being a member of Company B. 23rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His wife, Amanda (Miller) Garber, is a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Petry) Miller, the former of whom died in Preble county. Mrs. Garber was bom in York county, Pennsylvania. October 26, 1828. They were united in marriage, June 0, 1852, in Preble county. Ohio, and dwell on a farm in Noble township, their address being Portland. Indiana. Their children are: John W.. born February 14, 1853 ; William F.f October 13, 1855 ; Sarah J., November 14, 1867 ; Oliver P., October 21. 1859 ; M. Oscar, February 9, 1862 ; Annie E.. May 30. 1864 ; Mary C. November 29, 1868; Lydia, May 4, 1873. All reside at home, except William F., who resides in Portland. Henry Garber's brother, Daniel, served one year in the late war; his brother-in-law. Henry Miller, served two years, and another brother-in-law, Cyrus Miller, was wounded in the breast at Shiloh, Tennessee. His sons, John W. and Oliver P., are on the list of public schoolteachers of Jay county. John W, having taught for the past five years, and is at present also engaged as insurance -"cut for the Indiana Benevolent Endowment Association, of Union city, Indiana, Address, Portland.

ALLEN HANA WALT - one of the brave men who fought in his country's defense, was lor three veal's a member of Company D, 145th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Seven Pines, the Wilderness, and Petersburg. He was born in Ross county, Ohio, October 80, 1839, and married in Delaware . county. May 5, 1859, to Sarah Jane Freshwater, daughter of John M. and - Mary (Black) Freshwater, both of whom died in Delaware county. Mrs.

JOHN T. HANLIN - was one of the brave men who fought for the cause of freedom. He was three years first sergeant of Company E, 89th Regiment Indiana" Volunteer Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Mumfordsville, Kentucky, paroled and afterward exchanged, took part in the battles of enlisting first in the three months' sfltovice, afterward for three years. John Noble township. They were married in Jay county. August 26, 1867. He is

Haulin was elected township trustee,iin April. 1878. re-elected in April, 1880. a native of Alsace, Germany, and was bom February 10, 1842. His wife is a

He was horn in Jackson county, Ohio, June 22, 1842, and bound in marriage, native of the same place, bom March 20, 1810. His father, Henry Miller, is

February 20, 1806. in Jay county, to Elizabeth Davis, daughter of James and a resident of Alsace, Germany ; his mother, Margaret (Schneider) Miller, is

Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Davis, settlers of Jay county in 1830.. Alexander and deceased. Mrs. Miller s parents, Nicholas and Salome (Heinsteden Stolz.

Jane (Gearhart) Hanlin, parents of John T., removed to Jay county in the settled in Jay county in the year 1840. Four sons gladden the hearts of Mr.

year- 1850. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Hardin have all gone to their long and lira. Miller. They are: Frederick, born February 21, 1801; George,

1887, died March 22, 1807 ; William T. Sherman, October 14, 1870. Mr. Hanlin Mr. Miller removed to Jay county. His business is farming, and address, is employed as a farmer and stock-dealer, settled in Jay county in 1856. aud Westchester. His brother-in-law, Adam Stolz. was a member of the 89th may be found dealing in dry goods and groceries at Bellefontaiue, Jay county, where he was bom, March 12, 1834. His parents, who came with him and in which county he settled in the year 1878. His township is Noble, and settled in Jay county, in 1849, were Solomon and Christina (Crom) Martin, address Hector. His birth took place September 12, 1847, in Randolph county, now deceased. His wife, Mary A., daughter of Michael and Katheiine D.

Indiana, and his marriage, December 19, 1875, in Randolph county, Indiana. Shott, residents of Mercer county, was bom in Alsace, Germany, January 30.

His father, John Jellison, died in the year 1854; his mother, Alice (Oliver, 1843. They were united December 5, 1801, in Mercer county, Ohio. Their

Jellison, resides in Randolph county, Indiana. His wife, Mary (Kile) Jellison) children ore : Solomon W., born April 3, 1865 ; George A.. April 12, 1860 ;

Mr. Jellisons son, Alonzo William, was bom and resides in Noble township. Address, Portland, Indiana te same year, on November SI. His brother, brother, Matthew Jellison. served through the entire war, being ^ wounded. His grandfather. Joseph Oliver, was in the war of 1812. and died t !t 1. . ' '. .t ail his children. They were : Hester Maria. 1

DAVID MONEY - a resident of Noble township, is employed as a CHARLES A. MOREHO USfarmer and hunter. His birth took place in Jackson county, Ohio, April 24, three years in the war of the It 1.1

N,.l,lc township. On March li. lslli. he began hie Jay rty. and in Hi'' ^ ^her residents t]K. s.mR. His birth look place January 3, 1814, i BlaIm, |, Ure, sigler was bom February 17. 1«27, in Montgomery oounty, Ohio. Her . child. Lydia A., was born March 31, 1854; Herman (;.. December 10,

JOHN Y. MILLER - a soldier of the late war. was a member of Company I, 20th Regiment Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and of Company E. 89th Eegiment Indiana Volunteers. He served under Generals machinery. His address is Westchester. Indiana, at which place ]i took place May 28. 1845. On February 20. 1873. in Bloomfield. Indi was given the right to honor and protect Katherine B. Black, a n

Hohnan, daughter of Daniel and Roseann (Johnson) Hohnan. of Perry county, His wife, whose birth took place in Alsace, Germany, July 15, 1820, expired

Pennsylvania, and w] birth occurred at that place August 27. 1823. Of a July 23, 1870. Her parents, Solomon and Katharine Martin, who removed to family of eight children two are living : Elnora Jane, born November 28, Jay county in 1840, are deceased. When called away Mrs. Stolz left five

Edward, July 25. 1831 . died August 17. 1853 ; infant daughter, bom January 18, 1857. Mr. Stolz's time is devoted to farming. His address is Westchester,

DANIEL ATKINSON - a native of Wayne county, Ohio, is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hartsock) Atkinson, the date of his birth being July 4, 1831. He was trustee of Madison township from the year 1868 to that of 1878. His first wife, SarahfLong) Atkinson, was born in Gallia county, Ohio, April 27, 1829, and died April 21, 1872. She was the mother of seven children. The first, Eliza Jane, was bora August 2, 1855, died February 4, 1877 ; Henry Noah, October 1, 1857, died March 24. 1877 ; Albert Monroe, September 21, 1*59, died April 25, 1870; Elizabeth Ann, October 2, 1801 : Mathias Jefferson, November 23, 18G3; Effie Moody, March 18. 1808; George March 3, 1868, died July 23, 1808. Mrs. Atkinson, the second, was Barbara Ellen Zeiler, daughter of John and Barbara (Beekheimer) Zeiler. She was born June 10, 1838, in Frederick county, Virginia, expired February 23, 1879. She was married February 18, 1875, in Jay county. Her children are : Jobn Thomas, born November 27, 1875, died April 27, 1877 ; Margaret Catherine, April 20, 1878. Mr. Atkinson settled in Jay county in the year 1837. His address isSalamonia. His brother, Matthew, was a soldier of the late war, serving one year. -His grandfather, Stephen Atkinson, was a warrior of 1812.

HENRY H. ATKINSON - and Euphema M. Stratton were united in marriage March 15, 1801, in Jay county. Their children number seven, answering to the following names: Daniel W., bom December 27, 1861; Timothy, July 12, 1863, died October 14. 1878; Charlie H., July 20, 1805; Flora Alice, April 6, 1807 ; Rebecca Jane March 20, 1871 ; James Albert, August 13, 1875 ; Minnie DeEtte, October 29, 1877. Mrs. Atkinson is a daughter of Henry S. and Rebecca (Hedrick) Stratton, who, in 1838, removed to Jay county. Fanning and teaching engage the attention of Mr. Atkinson. A resident of Madison township, he receives communications at Salamonia, He was trustee of Madison township from the year 1876 to that of 1880. His parents, Thomas ami Elizabeth (Hartsock) Atkinson, settled in Jay county in 1837. His life-troubles began in Miami county, Ohio, September 23, 1837. Mrs. Atkinson first saw the light in Jay county, June 11, 1841. Mr. Atkinson is the youngest of a family of t welve children - eight sons and four daughters. Six brothers and two sisters are still living. He received Ids education at Farmers' Academy, in this county - has taught in the public schools, for twenty-three years.

JOSHUA A l( M STRONG - and Emeline V. Triece were united in marriage, March 25, 1863, in Franklin county. Ohio. He is a native of Licking county, Ohio, coming to this world on December 4, 1835. His wife began her journey in Franklin county, Ohio, January 10, 1843. Samuel A., their first Child, was born December 27, 1803 ; Alice, January 14, 1866 ; Maggie, April 16, 1868 ; Emma, August 23, 1871 ; Charlie, March 3, 1873. Mr. Armstrong is engaged in farming, resides in Madison township, and receives mail at Fort Recovery.

ELI CLARK - is a son of Eli and Ann Clark, settlers in Jay county in 1858. His birth took place in Carroll county, Ohio, January 13, 1846. Is a farmer of Madison township, and receives mail at Salamonia. Martha J., his wife, a daughter of George and Jane (Wot en) Mitchell, was born in Jay county on March 24, 1850. Their marriage was celebrated December 4, 1870, in Jay county. .

W. T. PENNEY - is a son of John and Catherine (Scott) Denney, the former of whom died in 1865, the latter in 1877. He was born in Ohio in the year 1851. Was elected trustee for a term of two years, beginning with April 15, 1880. His grandfather was the first settler in Madison township. Mr. Denney is employed as a farmer and teacher. Married, May 4, 1877, in Randolph county, Indiana, to Nettie J. Debolt, daughter of Henry and Anna Mikesell) Debolt, whose birth occurred in Randolph county in 1852. William Denney is a resident of Madison township. Address, Fort Recovery.

ALEXANDER HUTCH ENS - son of Joel and Elizabeth (KUine) Hutchens, settlers of Jay county in 1840, is a druggist and grocer of Madison township. Was bom in Montgomery county, Ohio, April 30, 1832, and married, March 10, 1867, in Jay county, Indiana. Fidelia Ann (McLaughlin) Wallace, his wife, is a daughter of John and Barbara (Spillman) McLaughlin, settlers in Jay county in 1833. On September 24, 1839, in Jay county, her birth took place. Three children call her mother - they are : Ida BeUe, born December 1, 1867 ; William Elwood, November 10, 1870 ; Eugene Wilson, October 18, 1875. Mrs. Hutchens's former husband was Joseph Wallace, who two children. They are: Barbara Jane, born July 4, 1864; Marilda Ellen, April 17, 1800. Mr. Hutchens was a soldier of the late war, serving three under Captain Martin B. Miller. Was engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, on September 20, 1863, being wounded in the right arm. Henry, a brother, also Berved three years - another brother, Andrew, served nine inontliB. A brother-in-law, Wiley McLaughlin, was killed in the battleof Franklin, Tennessee. His parents settled in Noble township while it was yet a wilderness, there being no roads or schools. They grated their corn for family use. Their milling was principally done in a horse-mill for some years. His father is a native of North Carolina - his mother of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Address, Salamonia.

WILLIAM C. INGLE - horn in Hamilton county, Ohio, March 31, 1824, is a son of Isrum H. and Rhoda (Clougb) Ingle, who took up their abode in Jay county in 1848. He is a farmer who may he addressed at Jordon. At the time of his settlement near Salem, in Madison lownship, churches and Sabbath-schools were unknown. His father, bringing his official membership, began preaching and organized a Sabbath-school at his house the next year, which was 1849. Mrs. Ingle is a daughter of Daniel and Rachel (Sholdas) Swank - her Christian name is Esther. She first saw the light in Warren county, Ohio, November 2, 1827, and wore the orange blossoms on her birthday in the year 1852. Two children, for a brief space, brightened her home. The first, Rachel A., came July 20, 1857, the feeble lamp of light went out August 20. 1859 ; Isrum born November 19, 1869, ea-jrired April 3, 1870. Mr. Ingle was employed as mail carrier nearly three years.

ISAAC B. LOTZ-a farmer of Madison township, is a son of Abralvem and Nancy (Carpenter) Lotz. settlers in Jay county in 18o2. His birthday fell on September 3, 1829, in Gallia county, Ohio. The marriage vows have been twice recited by him. His former wife, Thursy McDaniel, to whom he was married July 3, 1850, died June 12, 1876, and was a daughter of William and Thursy (Larkin) McDaniel. She was the mother of Milton G., bora October 9, 1857, resides in Jay county ; William L-, September 16, 1859, resides with his father; Rinaldo E., June 25, 1861, resides in Illinois; Charles A., April 9, 1863 ; Otto P., June 7, 1866 ; Nora D., August 9, 1873 - the three latter reside with their father. Mr. Lotz's second marriage was with Amelia, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Junod) Roop. Her birth occurred in Ashland county, Ohio, August 14, 1837. Two children : Hairy H., born March 29, 1878, and Thomas A., August 17, 1879, complete the family list. The first Sabbathschool organized in Jay county was at the residence of Abraham Lotz, be being the originator. He was also one of the first commissioners of Jay county, and was tin.' first justice of the peace, serving fourteen years. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for a period of fifty-four years. He met with many serious accidents, but owing to a strong constitution he lived to a ripe old age, dying peacefully at his residence in Fort Recovery, Ohio, on June 19, 1876. Isaac Lotz served five months as a soldier in the 147th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Address, Salamonia.

JACOB B. LOTZ - resides in Madison townslup, Jay county, where be was born in 18-)2, and gains his sustenance by fiuming. He was married in Jay county in the year 1876, to Almaretta E., daughter of Samuel and Susan (Davis) Money, a native of Noble township, whose birth took place August 6, 1859. His parents are Jeremiah C. and Melissa A. (Schutt) Lotz. Abraham Lotz organized and superintended the first Sunday-school ever held in Jay county, was also one of the first settlers. Jeremiah Lotz has been in the Government employ more than twenty years. He was chosen a Government clerk in April, 1860, which position he satisfactorily retains. Jacob Lotz's children are: Nina G., born March 14, 1877, and Lulu G., September 18, 1879, died April 7, 1880. In 1852 Mr. Lotz settled in Jay coimty. Address, Salamonia.

"WILLIAM MONEY - residing in Madison township, is employed as a farmer, settled in Jay county in 1835, and was born near Steuben, Ohio, October 27, 1809. His parents, William and Anna (Anderson) Money, died in Mercer county, Ohio. He has held the office of trustee six years. His wife, Acenoth (Denny) Money, to whom he was united January 2, 1834, and who was born in North Carolina, January 24, 1814, is a descendant of William F. and Mary Ann (Fuller) Denny, who, in 1832, removed to Jay county. Mr. Money's children are : Anna, born July 29, 1837 ; William H., April 18, 1839,

Woten is employed as a Farmer and raiser of stock, with address at Fort w ith Clara Belle, born March 31, 1853 ; Eva C., September 1, 1854; Charles E., removed to Jav countv in 1872. Mr. Richards is a fanner of Madison township. Address, Fort Recovery. His children are : Viola, born October 2 1872, and William, May 1, 1878.

JOSEPH ALLEN - born in Muskingum county. Ohio. December 18, 1837, died Jane 15, 1875. He was a resident of Pike township, and was occupied as a fanner, tilled tin' office of justice of life peace of Pike township * ' - from November 1868 to 1872. On February 13, 1850, in Boundary, Indiana.

JOHN ROrSH-is at present filling the office of township assessor. bg wa| man.iK, to Diana Larigle, daughter of John and Catherine (Hot?.) to which he was elected in 1880, and was also elected in the year 1852, serving j^n, the fonnel. ot whom died in Boundary, the latter a resident of Wells ! the peace in 1854, and served sixteen years. ImlittI10, Alien may be addressed at Bluff Point. Her birth took

Gallia county, Ohio, and on November 17. 1850. in the same place, she became Mrs. Roush. Mr. Roush was bom May 6. 1834. in Gallia county. The children numbered thirteen : Augustus L., born and died November 3, 1851 ; Joseph resides in Jay county ; Sarah A.. December 35. 1869, resides in Jay county ; JOSIAH S. CORLE-son of Adam and Martha (Stall) John A., January 31, 1871. died August 5, 1878; James A., December 20, latter of whom died in Randolph 1873. reside.

county. Mr. Roush removed to Jay county in 1851. is a fanner and township was elected in 1878. His life work began in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, )r, with address, Jordon. Jay county, Indiana. April 11, 1838, and in Randolph county. Indiana. July 3. 1863, he became tho

Margaret, May 12. 1805 ; Julie Frankbn, July 22. Istj ; Chariot county. John end Margaret (Si] Mis;. Code's parents. Mr. Cor resident of Pike township. HLof the late war - Jonathan bein in the battle of Peterborough.

DAVID T. SKINNER, M. D.-is a physician and druggist of Madison township, is a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati. Ohio, also attended the P. M. Institute of Cincinnati, and has practised medicine twelve years. He held the offices of clerk and treasurer for two years in the corporation of Salamonia - at the present time is president of the school board. Was a soldier of the late war from August 12, 1861, until February 25. 18G5 - a member of Company C, 30th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, was promoted to a captaincy in the 7th Indiana Cavalry, in wound, although lie had two horses killed under biin, was taken prisoner and CURTIS H. CLARK - a soldier of the Union army, entered the serrecaptured in less than one hour, which event he remembers as the happiest vice aa a private July 4, 1861, was sworn in secoud lieutenant August 11, 1861, moment of his existence. His life began in Guernsey county, Ohio, Decern- promoted to the position of first lieutenant on August 18, 1862. and resigned ber'27.1838. He has been twice married - the first wife, Susan R. (Sage) Skinner. ids contniission November 17. 18(13. Ho was a participant in the battle of was bom June 10. 1841, died June 10, 1870. Two children were left to mourn Shiloh and siege of Corinth, serving as a member of Company C. 39th Regiment her loss : Charley V.. bom October 14, 1871 : and Lulu Belle, December 36, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Took part also in the battles of Middlcton, Tennes-

1673. The present wife of Dr. Skinner is Prudence F. (Sage), whose birth see, and Liberty Clap, including several other prominent battles, and was on the took place in Oakland county, Michigan, January 7, 1830. She was made a Bragg and Buell campaign. His parents. William and Lucy (Hardy) Clark, wife on August 5, 1877. Ebenezer Sage, her father died November 26, 1805 - entered Jay county in October, 1835, settling on the Little Salamonia, in what her mother. Sarah [Montgomery) Sage, died July 12, 1843. They settled in is now Pike township, then a part of Randolph county. His mother died the

Jay county in 1839. Dr. Skinner's father, John C. Skinner, born in Fayette following June. They were unable to find lumber for a coffin, and were county, Pennsylvania, aud settled in Jay county, in 1852. resides in Muskingum compelled to make one of a new wagon box furnished by Dr. Bosworth, wdio county, Ohio. His mother, Martha (Tetrick) Skinner, died October 15, 1871. bad just removed to the county, using also common nails in lieu of screws.

ship, was bora in Butler county. September 25. I808, and married in Mercer He left five children, C. H. being next to the younger, and at that time but ten years of age. His birth took place in Preble county. February 10, 1828, and his marriage February 28, 1864, when lie was united to Nancy Louisa Hawkins, daughter of Benjamin W. and Caroline (Enswinger) Hawkins. Her birth occurred in Jay county on December 7, 1842. Her children are : Mary Jane, born May 14, 1865 ; Lucy L., August 25, 1867 ; Martha C, March 28, 1870 ; Flora R., October 15, 1872 ; James S. H., April 11, 1875. Address Mr. Clark at Portland. He is employed as a farmer in Pike township.

HENRY HI ESTER - a resident of Pike township, was born in Jay county on February 25, 1848. His parents, Daniel and Sarah (Langle) Hiester, were pioneers of Pike township, settling there when there was not a trace of clearing. His father has been postmaster of Boundary about twenty-nine years - has been in the mercantile business twenty-nine years, and has a son in that business in Boundary. Henry Hiester was married September 23, 1869, to Sarah, daughter of Coonrod and Mary Jane (Kohn) Frickel, settlers in Jay county in 1843, They emigrated from Germany in 1840. Two of Mrs. Flickers brothers were soldiers in Germany, one of them being a noted general. Henry Hiester's children are : Liana Dell, born July 14, 1870, died January 25, 1873; Charles La Courtney, February 13, 1872; Jessie J., January 9, 1874 : George Egbert, October 4, 1877 ; Came Day, August 19, 1879. Mrs. Hiester was born in Jay county on January 20, 1848. Mr. Hiester's father was drafted in the war of 1812, but did not serve, as peace was declared immediately after. _ _ ^

DANIEL HIESTER - entered Jay county in the year 1841. soon after its organization, settling on the boundary line, and adopting the mercantile business as his means of support. In 1852 he was appointed postmaster, since which time he has filled the office, in connection with his business as a merchant. His capital at the beginning was a brave heart and a pair of willing hands, and owing to his perseverance he has been enabled to see his children living on nice farms within sight of Ins dwelling. He has been thrice wedded. His first marriage was to Sarah Laugle, which took place in Fairfield county on August 29, 1839 - she died November 6, 1854. Her children are : Melinda, born February 28, 1843 ; Susannah, May 23, 1846 ; Henry, February 25, 1848 ; Sarah P., July 19, 1850; Daniel G., October 9, 1852. His second marriage took place in Jay county, Indiana, August 23, 1855, when he was united to Anna Baily, whose death occurred December 31, 1872. Her children are : Louisa J., bora November 16, 1858, and Clara Alice, November 14, 1863. All are residents of Jay county. His last union was with Esther Reed, and cook place October 12, 1873. She is a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Manes) Reed, settlers of Jay county in 1841. Her birth occurred in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1822. She has also been thrice wedded. Her first marriage being to George W. Abel, and took place January 4, 1844. He died March 27, 1865. His children are : Mary Ellen, born December 2, 1844; "William Henry, January 13, 1848; Loretta, February 11, 1850; Martha, February 5, 1852; Josephine, June 11, 1854; Oscar Everett, April 16, 1860; Albert R., June 22, 1863. Her second husband was John Stewart. His children are : Thomas E., bora August 27, 1867 ; Charlie, December 7, 1869 ; Mary Ellen, died January 3, 1847, and William H., died February 18, 1873. Mr. Hiester's birth took place in Berks county, Pennsylvania, May 1, 1814. His address is Boundary. His father was drafted in the war of 1812, but peace was declared immediately after the oath was taken. His brother, David M., served four years in the late war, without the slightest injury.

BENJAMIN W. HAWKINS - was born in Preble county, Ohio, January 20, 1815, and died October 27, 1878. His ancestors came from England in the eighteenth century, settling on the banks of the Shenandoah river, in Virginia, they being descendants of Sir John J. Hawkins, who first transported slaves from England to America. B. W. Hawkins removed from Eaton, Preble county, Ohio, in 1829, settling on the Salamonia, where his widow still resides. They built a comfortable cabin, having lived eight months in camp. A fine crop of com was raised from seven acres. Mr. Hawkins spent much of his time hunting and fishing. His father, John J. Hawkins, was the first known white person buried in Jay county. His narrow bed lies just before the Hawkins residence. Mr. Hawkins was appointed agent, to convey and sell lots in Portland in the year 1837, was appointed sheriff to serve from the year 1837 to 1841, was clerk of the Circuit Court from the year 1843 to that of 1850 - from 1859 to 1867, and was for several years mail-carrier from Winchester to Fort Wayne. He was married in Miami county, Ohio, July 20, 1837. His family consists of Mary Jane, bora December 2, 1839, died March 3, 1860; Nancy Louisa, December 7, 1842, resides in Jay county; Theodore, November 10, 1844, died October 1, 1846 ; Narcissus A., August 28, 1846, resides at Portland ; Charlotte A., January 22, 1849, resides in Jay county ; Phillip E., July 20, 1852, died September 10, 1853 ; James S., January 19, 1855, resides at Grand Rapids, Michigan: Nathan B., September 7, 1857, died October 10, 1861. Mr. Hawkins was a son of John J. and Nancy (Sellers) Hawkins, Bettlers of Jay county in 1829. His wife, Caroline (Enswinger) Hawkins, was bora in Jefferson county. Virginia. December 2s, 1816, is a daughter of Philip and Mary (Park) Enswinger, who, in 1837, removed to Jay county. She resides on a farm in Pike township, receiving mail at Boundary. John J, Hawkins was a warrior of 1812. Joseph, a brother of B. W., served three years in the late war. His mother's brother was a Revolutionary soldier, and distinguished himself in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.

ELIJAH LYONS - born in Columbiana county, Ohio, September 24, 1824, served as trustee of Pike township from the year 1852 to that of 1854, was elected county commissioner in October, 1876, and filled the office to December 1, 1880. He settled in Pike township, in the midst of the forest, where he now has a fine farm. His father, Thomas Lyons, was born of Irish parents, April 9, 1797, and died in Ohio on August 13. 1838. His mother, Eve Apple, bora of German parents, January 11, 1797, died in Indiana on September 25, 1879. His marriage took place in Perry county, Ohio, January 8, 1846, being united to Mary Baity, whose birth took place in Fulton county, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1820. Their children are: T. H., born November 11, 1846 ; William, April 8, 1848, died November 29, 1848 ; John B-, November 29, 1849; Sarah Ann, December 14, 1851 ; S. A. D. S., October 8, 1853 ; Rebecca Jane, December 28, 1855 ; Mary Lavina, October 28, 1859; Susan, January 17, 1863. Mrs. Lyons is a daughter of Peter and Margaret (Cline) Baily. Her children are all residents of Jay county, except Jolm B., who resides in Randolph county, and Sarah Ann, who resides in Minnesota. Mr. Lyons should be addressed at Boundary. His brothers, Thomas and Samuel, were soldiers of the late war, serving the full time, and going out with the hundred day men. Samuel was captain.

JOSEPH D. R. G. LOSCH - a farmer and justice of the peace, receives mail at Bluff Point. His parents, Charles C. and Julia A. (Folk) Losch, removed from Wordemburg, Germany, in the year 1835 - both are deceased. On May 29, 1873, in Jay county, Mr. Losch became the protector of Mary A. Ware, bora in Jay county on August 21, 1850. Her parents are Jolm E. and Susan (Feasel) Ware, the former bom in Virginia, the latter in Wayne county, Indiana. Joseph Losch was elected to the office of justice of the peace in the year 1878, which office he still retains. His brother, Charles F., served one year and six months in the late war. His brother John served during the war. His brother Joseph was taken sick at Camp Morton, and died soon after being taken home. Mr. Losch is a resident of Pike township, and was bora in Jay county on August 14, 1846.

LEWIS RINES - was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, December 16, 1846. His parents, James , and Mary (Van Skyock), entered Jay county in 1848, settling at Mount Pleasant. His mother died in that county in February, 1879. His wife, Mary Jane, is a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Mays) Staley, who settled in Jay county in 1833. She was bora in Jay county, May 0, 1851, and married January 28, 1872. Her children number three, namely : Rolando, born October 1, 1872, died December 13, 1872 ; Hazie Alzene, December 1, 1874 ; Joseph Gideon, May 1, 1879. Address Mr. Rines at Portland. Eli Rines, brother of Lewis, served three years in the late war. He filled the position of standard-bearer, carrying the colors through twenty-seven battles.

ISAAC NEWTON RARICK - a physician and surgeon, residing and practicing at Bluff Point, attended lectures at the Physio-Medical Institute at Cincinnati, and received a diploma February 17. 1875. On April 19, 1835, his birth took place in Darke county, Ohio. His marriage was celebrated at Ridgeville, December 31, 1863, Adeline Wood becoming his wife. Her birth took place October 10, 1834, in Dark county. Ara, bora October 2, 1804, and Cary, January 16, 1866, have been added to their home. The latter died March 14, 1866. Mrs. Rarick's parents are Samuel and Elizabeth (Thompson) Wood. Her father was a warrior of 1812. Mr. Rarick's brothers, Abraham, Jacob, Adam, and Charley W., served in the late war. Her brothers, Andrew J., Charles R., Elijah T. and Elisba were in the army. Charles died on the road in Missouri, at the time Fremont was in pursuit of Price. Andrew was in the battle of Gettysburg, and was standard bearer at the battle of the corps was engaged. The hirth of his father. Joseph R.. county. Ohio, in 1810 ; that of his mother, Sarah J. Sts Virginia. They settled in Jay county in the year 1810. I of Pike township, is engaged as a miller, and receives mi was born in Jay county on February 25, 1813. Matilda Stewart became his wife on June 38. 1870, the ceremony being performed in Jay county. She is a descendant of John and Margaret Stewart, settlers of Jay county in 1854. The offspring of Henry aud Matilda Statey. are : Joseph Willard, born May 8, 1871 ; Margaret Jane, August 11. 1873 : George Irwin. April 20, 1875 ; Stella Maud. September 20, 1878 ; Oliver Perry, June 20. 1880. Mrs. Staley began life in Jackson county. Ohio. January 14, 1844.

iy hardships, though botli are Clarke county. Ohio, May 8, of Philip and Litty (Foley) .rke county. They are blessed id H.. born April 15. 1837, and be lias practiced; Timothy L.. born June 14, 1838: William Henry, November 29, 1839, died March 1, 1863 ; Eupbemia Moody, June 11, 1841 ; Solon Curtis, December 14, 1812, died December 2, 18G2 ; John Hawkins, February 13, 1844 ; Finley Robert, November 9. 1845 ; Lama Louisa, May 22, 1847 ; Milton L.. October 21, 1848; Rebecca Jane, October 15. 1850; Florine Leon. July 12, 1854, died July 5. 1801 ; Emma Foley, May 30, 1859, died March 10. 1860. Five sons were soldiers of the war of the Rebellion. Timothy L. and William H. were members of Company E, 89th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Solon C, a member of Company H. 100th Regiment, died on the march, in an ambulance, near Holly Springs, Mississippi. December 2, 1862. Jolin H. and Finley Robert also served, the latter being a lieutenant, and, at present, is quite a prominent lawyer of Fort Wayne, anil has handled several criminal cases with success. WUliam H. died in hospital at Memphis, Tennessee, March 1, 1803. The remainder of Henry Stratton's chddren reside in Jay county, being engaged in agriculture. His father, Timothy Stiatton. was born in Connecticut, in the year 1772, and died in Clarke county, Ohio, in 1858. His mother was bom in Pennsylvania. August 24, 1776, and died in Clarke county, December 8, 1837. Mrs. Stratton's birth took place in Clarke county, September 24, 1818. Address. Boundary.

Will

T. W ATKINS - is a son of Henry and Ruth (Thomas) and was born in Warren county. Ohio, July 29. 1829. He was n Clinton county, Ohio, September 4, 1851, to Ehnira, daughter of >sar and Margaret (Barry) Beeman, her birth having taken place in :ounty, Ohio, September 18, 1833. The first child born to them was n, who came April 4, 1853. and died September 1, 1853 ; Frank M.. 1857 ; Margaret E.. October 12, 1864, died August 17, 1868. Frank M. Sarah Jane Hawkins, daughter of Joseph C. and Sarah (Bosworth) , they being one of the first families settling in Jay county - Mr. settled in Jay county in 1830. Henry Watkins was in the defence of when besieged by the British. Mr. Watkins is a farmer of Pike Address, Collett.

Jefferson Townsbj

CHARLES BOYER - resides in Jefferson township, settled in Jay county in the year 1839, and is engaged in farming. His birth took place in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1811 - being indebted for his existence tu Christopher ami Elizabeth (Br.ia.lsloek) Buyer, of Montgomery Count- Ohio. Sarah Brannman, who gave her life into bis keeping in Moutgoraei county, April 0, 1837, was born in thai county mi September 19. 1806. Tl children of Mr. and Mrs. Boycr are : Abram C, born March 80, 1840, Martha Brown, resides in Jay county ; Joseph Anderson, August 1, 1841

June, 1867 ; John Henry, Nov Frances O. Ambrose. The parents of Mrs. Boyer ore Abram and Amia (Neff ) Brauaman, of Montgomery county, Ohio. Mr. Buyer was a pioneer of -Jefferson township, settling on the farm where he still resides. His maternal grandfather was born in London. His paternal grandparents were born iu Germany - his wife's ancestors were also born in Germany. He has two German Bibles in his possession which were printed in German both in a good state of preservation. Abran in the late war. Address. Powers.

EDWARD W. BEEKMAN - and Rachel (Ci Jefferson township. They began the journey of life togetli 1854, in Jay county. The first addition to their happiness who answers to the name of Rebecca Ami, and who entered their home July 20. 1855-now making happier the home of Wesley Roe, in Ridgeville, Randolph county ; the second, Mary Jane, is the wife of Albert A. Mann - betbirth took place November 7, 1857, resides in Ridgeville ; Elizabeth Emily, born May 18, 1859 ; Sanford, December 26, 1861 ; Hannah Serepta, January 10, 1864 ; Lewis Michael, February 14, 1800 ; John Eli, January 2, 1868 ; Jessie Race, October 6, 1871. Mr. Beekmmi is a descendant of John R. and Hannah (Davis) Beekman. John R. was a warrior in 1813, for whioh services he received a land warrant in the year 1857 ; settled in Jay county in 1837, on the old Morine trace, named after the Indian Morine, iu Jefferson township. Mrs. Elizabeth Coons is still living, being one of the oldest living settlers in Jay county, is now in her 82nd year, being born in Delaware, in 1799, and is the mother of Rachel (Coons) Beekman. Mrs. Beekman's father is Michael Coons. Rachel Beekman's brothers, John A. and Martin B.. served three years each in the late war. Mr. Beekman Inn] Ins liirtli iu Highland county. Ohio, September 24, 1825. His wife entered the world at the same place January 2, 1830. Their means of support is fanning. Address, Red Key.

HERBERT L. DAILY - son of John L. and Triphena (Crozier) Daily, settlers of Jay county in 1853. fills the various positions of postmaster, railroad agent, grocer and grain dealer. Mr. Daily was married April 19, 1879, to Emily Dail, the birth of whom occurred October 28, 1857, in Wayne county, Indiana. Her parents are WiUiam and Dorotha (Hill) Dai], settlers of Jay county in 1875. Mr. Daily is a resident of Jetierson township, and was born in Jay county May 1, 1858. His father was one of the pioneers of Jefferson township. Address, Powers.

WILLIAM EARNEST - and Ophelia Watson pledged their vows of faithfulness to each other on December 28, 1850. A family of seven children gather around the home hearth - they are : Henry B., born September 6, 1858 ; Eliza E-, January 3, 1801; Josephine M., January 1, 1865; Edward P., August 28, 1867 ; Abigail A., July 16, 1871 ; FranciB V., July 29, 1873 ; John, May 17, 1878. William Earnest served nine months in the late war, a member of Company C, 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His father, Henry Earnest, was of German, and his mother, Ann (Garbet) Earnest, of English descent. Mr. Earnest resides in Jefferson township, is a fanner, and receives mail at Red Key. He settled in Jay county in 1857. Was born July 1, 1827, in Toronto, Canada. His wife was born April 14, 1839, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

ROBERT HENRY - is a farmer residing in Jefferson township. On March 13, 1800, in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, his birth took place, and on December 13, 1834, in Fayette county, Ohio, his marriage was celebrated, he taking to share his home, Eliza, a daughter of George and Peggy (McDaniel) Conner. She was born in Perry county, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1812. Their children are: George, born February 17, 18 ; John, October 28, 1839; William, June 10, 1842; Nancy Jane, January 1, 1837; Angeline, March 8, 1845 ; Amanda, January 8, 1848. Robert Henry's sons, George and William, were soldiers of the late war, each serving three years. George was killed at

T. Iff. C. LUTES - was married September 18, 1855, to Sarah Jane Nixon, whose birth took plat e October 1, 1835, and her death April 21, 1858. She left one child, Angeline, who was born August 2, 1856. On July 4, 1858, at New Mount Pleasant, Mr. Lutes was united to Ann Manning, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, whose birth occurred April 23, 1833. Her parents are Paul and Barbary Ann Manning. Her children number six - they are : John Mc.( born August 20, 1859 ; Hannibal Hamlin, January 10, 1861 ; Elijah M., October 1, 1802 ; Esther Ann, February 20, 1804 ; Thomas .Sherman, August 13, 1866 ; Jennie, April 12, 1809. Mr. Lutes, son of Jolin and Mary Ann (Parker) Lutes, and who was born May 2, 1833, in Coshocton county. Ohio, was elected constable of Jefferson township in April, ltffiK, ;uhI whs elected land appraiser of Jay county, afterward changed to assessor. He enlisted in the late war, on October 8, 1864, was discharged on account of disability on June 27, 1865, having shared in the battle of Nashville, Tennessee. His brother, Elijah Lutes, served three years in the Mexican war, also four years in the war of the Rebellion, His maternal grandfather was in the Revolutionary war, serving from the commencement to its close as sergeant. His grandfather ia a Prussian. Mr. Lutes rs the inventor and proprietor of the Hoosier Drain Tile, patented March 9, 1869. Mr. Lutes is a farmer of Jefferson township, settling in Jay county in 1S50. Address, New Mount Pleasant.

DENNIS LUCAS - son of John and Susannah (Comer) Lucas, residents of Grant county, Indiana, was born in Butler county, Ohio, February 15, 1830, and was married on July 6, 1830, in Highland county, Ohio, to Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Bundy) Scott, of that county, whose birth occurred there on July 15, 1831. Their family circle has been augmented by the advent of Augustus N., born August 23, 1851 ; Benjamin F., July 4, 1852; Mary E., January 26, 1854; John W., June 19, 1855; Charles F., January 29, 1857 ; Sarah E., May 31, 1858 ; Birch C, December 4, 1859; Cassius H., December 20, 1860; Emma J., December 2, 1851; ElinerE., September 3, 1863 ; Frank H., September 20, 1864 ; James O., January 17, 1867 ; Carrie A., August 19, 1868 ; Mollie B.. July 11, 1872; Maggie J., January 14, 1874. Mr. Lucas resides in Jefferson township, settled in Jay county in 1873, and is a farmer and grain dealer. His brothers, John H. and Theophilus, served three years in the war of the Rebellion. His brothers-in-law, Jacob and Lemuel Scott, also served three years. Jacob died at New Madrid, Missouri. Three children are deceased - Mary E., July 2, 1858; Cassius H., February 9, 1861 ; Emma J., December 20, 1861. Address, Powers.

MAHLOK MORRICAL - a soldier of the late war, enlisted August 10, 1862, serving three years. "Was at Mmufonlsville, Kentucky. Pleasant Hill, Tupelo, and Nashville, including several other prominent battles. He was wounded in the right arm, and disabled for life, while in the battle of Nashville. Susannah (Nixon) Morrical. born October 2, 1844, and died April 13, 1877, was the first wife of Mr. Morrical. His present wife is Charlotte Jane (Odle) Morrical. whose birth took place in Jay county, December 7, 1846, and who gave him her hand on September 21, 1877. Her parents are William and Miranda Isabel (Jackson) Odle, residents of Jay county. Mr. Morrical first saw the light in Henry county/Indiana, October 30, 1840. He is a farmer, residing in Jefferson township, and his address, New Mount Pleasant. His first child, Alice, was born July 8, 1871; Anna, December 27, 1872; Allen, February 25, 1874; Arland and Arlie, March 2Q, 1877. Arlie died August 1, 1877. _

EMANUEL T. MILLER - and Jane Myers were pronounced man and wife on August 27, 1854, in Jay county. Unto them was born Ann Eliza January 11, 1856 ; jjeander, November 20, 1858; Lucinda Catherine, November 15, 1859 ; William David, December 4, 1801 ; Emanuel Franklin, August 11, 1880 ; Sarah Ellen, October 18, 1862, died September 25, 1873. Mr. Miller, who is a farmer of Jefferson township, may be addressed at New Mount Pleasant. Settled in Jay county November 17, 1852. He was born in York county, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1828, being a son of John Frederick and Mary (Throne) Miller, residents of Pennsylvania. His wife, Jane (Myers) Miller, had her birth in Columbiana county, Ohio, January 13, 1834, and is a daughter of Benjamin P. and Rachel (Earhard) Myers, settlers of Jay county in 1827. Mr. Miller's grandfather, Miller, was a soldier of 1812. Emanuel Miller entered Jay county having in his possession the sum of $1.50, he worked as a carpenter, helping to build nine school-houses in Jefferson township, and, owing to his industry, he now possesses a nice farm and one of the finest barns in the township. His father was born October 13, 1807, in York county, Pennsylvania - his mother at the same place in the year 1793. died in 1848.

WILLIAM NIXON - a farmer of Jefferson township, was born in Jay county October 6, 1840. On October 28, 1866, in the same county, he became the husband of Emretta Ullom, bom in Darke county, Ohio, December 1841, and whose parents are Jacob and Susannah i Ray) Idiom. Their cluldren are : Albert, born August 7, 1867 ; Charley, December 13, 1872 ; Lurana, April 7, 1874 - all reside in Jay county. John and Hannah (Pennock) Nixon are the parents of William Nixon. He assisted in organizing the township of Jefferson. His chddren are all nicely situated, living within sight of his home. Address, New Mount Pleasant.

JAMES MENDENHALL - a soldier of the late war, served three years a member of Company F, 40th O. V. I. His parents, Penned and Maria (West) Mendenhall, were among the early settlers of Randolph county. His birth took place in Columbiana county, Ohio, March 17. 1839. and he became a benedict on May 19, 1864. in Randolph county, taking to share the vicissitudes of life, Delilah Odle, daughter of Caleb and Eliza (Jack) Odle. residents of Randolph county. Mr. Mendenhall resides in Jefferson township, gains a livelihood by farming, and receives mad at Ridgeville. His children are : George R., born August 22. 1805 ; Edwin H.. December 29. 1867 ; David Corwin. January 3, 1871; Minnie I.. October 9, 1875; Nettie Viola, December ,21, 1878, died July 15, 1880. Joseph, a brother of James Mendenhall, was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, being a member of the-54th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and died at Vicksburg, in the year 1863, from disease contracted in the army. Mr, Mendenhall was with Garfield in the battle of Prestonburgh. Mrs. Mendenhall was born in Randolph county March 1, 1*4(1. Her children all reside in Jay county.

J. P. NIXON - was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, December 18, 1833. Served as township assessor in the years 1864 and 1865, was trustee from 1808 to 1874, county treasurer from 1874 to 1876, and is at present township trustee. He is a son of John and Hannah (Pennock) Nixon, and was married in Jefferson township August 31, 1861. His clrildren are: Cyrus, born June 4, 1862, died August 26, 1864 ; James, December 23, 1863 ; Millard, March 11. 1866 ; Anna, December 16, 1867 ; Walter, February 14, 1870 ; Elmer, April 9, 1873 : Jesse Ellsworth, April 12, 1875 ; Ida, August 26, 1879. Mrs. Nixon is Ernehne. daughter of William and Sarah (Spavin) Mite, and had her birth in Jay county May 31, 1839. John Nixon removed to Jay county in the year 1836, was one of the earliest settlers of the township, and assisted in the organization of Jefferson, J. P. Nixon is engaged ;is a farmer. Address, New Mount Pleasant.

JOHN MILTON PIERSON - was bom in Randolph county July 7, 1850. He is a son of William and Ann Eliza (Pennock) Pierson, settlers in Jay county in February, 1850. His first wife, Martha Jane Spabr. who was born September 12, 1850, and died February 12, 1875, was the mother of one chUd named Elmer, born October 12. 1S73, and died February 3, 1874. His present wife, Eliza Matilda iMecks) Pier-son, is a daughter of Eli and Matilda (Morris) Meeks, was born in Miami county, Ohio, February 23, 1854, and the orange blossoms on May 6, 1877, in Portland, Indiana. Two boys have entered the home of this worthy pair - they are : Edgar, horn February 25, 1878, and Arthur. March 3. 1880. Mr. Pierson's father was twice drafted in the late war, and released on account of disability. His grandfather, Joshua Pennock, cleared the land on which Portland is built, his mother helping to pick and pile brush from seven acres. Address, New Mount Pleasant.

JACOB KERNS - is a farmer residing in Jefferson township. He filled the office of assessor from the year 1875 to that of 1877. Mr. Kerns is a son of Henry and Margaret (Riner) Kerns, who removed from Virginia to Preble county. He was born July 81, 1813, in Berkley county, Virginia, and settled in Jay county in 1841. He comes of Revolutionary stock, both his grandparents having been warriors of that time. His father served in the war of 1812. Thomas D., his son, was a soldier of the late war, serving nearly two years. His father-in-law, WiUiam Finch, also served in the war of 1812. Hia Bon-in-law, Henry T. Hammond, was also a soldier in the late war, being with Sherman on his march from Atlanta to the sea. Jacob Kerns was united to

Martha E. Finch, June 4, 1840, in Jay county. She began life's journey March 8, 1823. in Carroll county. Ohio, died in Jay county, October 23, 1880. Her parents an' William and Amelia (Jackson) Finch, settlers of Jay county in 1836. Eight children have claimed the care of Mr. and Mrs. Kerns, namely : William Henry. October 0, 1841. died December 7, 1841 ; Mary E., April 16, t; Martha A., January 38, 1855, died September 8, (, 1860. resides in Jay county. Mr. Kerns may be Pleasant. He has every comfort and a pleasant which he entered in 1835.

GEORGE TV. SWHIER - is by occupation a brick-maker and farmer, residing in Jefferson township, with postoffice address at Powers. On February 26, 1873, in Winchester, Virginia, he was united to A. A. Hodges, descendant of John and Elizabeth Hodges, residents of Virginia. She was born in Frederick county, Virginia, May 31, 1849, and is the mother of three children, namely : Laura Virginia, bora May 27, 1874 ; Henrietta, February 11,

1840. in Frederick county, Virginia. He was trustee of Jefferson township from the year 1874 to that of 1876. and from 1878 to 1880. He served nearly one year in the late war. a member of the 39th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His brother. Jacob B., served nearly one year in the 140th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. His father died in Frederick county March 25, 1853. His mother died April 25, 1879.

RICHARD L. SHELLEY - one of our noble patriots, served three years a member of Company F. 5th Ohio Cavalry.' He was a participant in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Matamoras. Chattanooga, and several others. His parents, Ebenezer and Julian (House) Shelley, reside in Preble county, Ohio. His father is a native of North Carolina - his mother of Virginia. His existence began in Preble county, Ohio, November 22, 1839. Mary S. "Wood, whose birth took place in Jay county, October 13, 1850, became his wife on November 4, 1868. Their first child, John W., was born July 19, 1871, died March 13, 18?2 ; Rufus H., April 28, 1874, died January 2, 1875. Mrs. Shelly's parents, John and Elizabeth (Landers) Wood, removed to Jay county in 1850. Mr. Shelley's brothers, Isaac N. and Thomas J., were soldiers of the late war - the former serving four years, the latter three years. Richard Shelley is employed as a tanner, resides in Jefferson township, settled in Jay county in 1868, and receives mail at Powers. His father, Ebenezer Shelley, was born November 7, 1810. His mother, Julian, was bora May 19, 1810 - both reside in Prebie county. Ohio. Mrs. Shelley's father was bora October, 1813. Her mother, January 8, 1814.

in Henry county, Indiana, on October 30, 1846. They were united in Wayne county, January 17, 1861. Mrs. Smith's parents are Daniel and Hannah (Cory) Shaffer, residents of Henry county. Mr. Smith's children number ten, beginning with Florena Alvin, bora October 21, 1864, died February 2, 1808 ; Mary Clarihel, November 30, 1865 ; Charles Arillis, October 5, 1867 ; Sarah Lauretta, May 13, 1869 ; Oscar D.. January 13, 1871 ; Eulus L., May 15, 1872 ; Jacob F., December 18. 18 , died October 6. 1874 ; Amanda Kittura, November 26, 1876; LUlie Luzena Pearl, February 23, 1879; Cynthia L.. June 12, 1875, died September 1, 1875. Mr. Smith's brother, John C, served one year in the late war, a member of Company F, 140th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. _

JOHN STEED - an enterprising farmer and stock-dealer of Jefferson township, has been filling the office of justice of the peace since the year 1878. He was born in Jay county, October 10, 1849, and is a son of William W. and PlicebB (Pyle) Steed, who settled in Jay county in 1837. His wife. Nancy E. (Boyer) Steed, to whom he was married, August 11, 1870, in Jay county, had her birth in that county, January 23, 1847, and is a daughter of John C. and Susan (Brannamau) Boyer, who, in 1839, removed to Jay county John Steed's children are: Oliver W., born June 20, 1871; John Walter, August 24, 1872 ; Nettie Belle, January 26, 1875 ; Cora Alice, October 10, 1876 ; Rosa B., September 11, 1878. Mr. Steed's grandfather, John Steed, was a warrior of 1812. His father is an enterprising stock-dealer and grain buyer, residing near Powers Station. His father-in-law, John C. Boyer, was an early settler of Jefferson township, of which place he is still a resident. Letters should be addressed to Powers.

GEORGE AY . SWIHART - was married on April 20, 1856, to Frances Lavina Rhodes, whose birth occurred January 14, 1840. Their first child, John Thomas, was bora February 12, 1857 ; Mary Elizabeth, June 9, 1860 ; Malvina Jane, December 11, 1861. Mrs. Swihart expired December 19, 1861. On August 19, 1866, at New Mount Pleasant, Mr. Swihart took, for a second companion, Sarah Ann Brane, daughter of Mahlou and Nancy (Barnhart) Brane. Her birth took place in Montgomery county, Ohio, June 13, 1845. Her children are : Samuel W., bora April 19, 1868 ; Fannie Allie, January 8, 1870; Benjamin Franklin, December 1, 1873; Charles Edward, August 11, 1876 ; Dennis Thadeus, August 7, 1879. Mr. Swihart was, for the space of two years, postmaster at Powers, and also U. S. express agent for that length of time. He enlisted in the late war, August 10, 1862, and served three years in Company E, 89th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He is a merchant who may be addressed at Powers, and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Palmer) Swihart, of Kosciusco county. He removed to Jay county in the year 1855. His birthplace was Stark county, Ohio, on February 15, 1835. A brother, Eli, served about one year in the late war, was taken sick at Arkansas Post, returned home and died a IV w days after his arrival.

"WILLIAM SILVERS - a retired farmer residing in Jefferson town- Bhip, is a native of Champaign county. Ohio, being born September 18, 1815. Served as constable from the year 1H-12 to that of 1844. Is a son of William and Mary (Myers) Silvers, with whom he settled in Jay county in 1839, and became the husband of Amanda Jane Welch on November 20, 1838, in Urbana, Ohio, -whose birth took place September 15, 1822, in Wayne county, Ohio - she died January 5. 1871. Her children are: Mary Jane, born June 3, 1840, resides in Nebraska ; Thomas Jefferson. August 2,1, 1841, resides in Randolph comity : Emily, June 18, 1844, died July 20, 1845 ; James E., October 10, 1845, resides in Randolph county; William Lewis, May 27. 1841, resides in Jay county; David, April 23, 1849, died March 7, 1879; Elizabeth, June 6, 1851, resides in Jay county ; Lemuel, October 27. 1853, died October 6, 1856, Christina. January 6, 1856 ; Viola, April 4, 1859, resides in same county ; Monroe, February 23, 1861, died February 4, 1865; Ulysses Grant, March 5, 1863, resides in Jay county ; William Sherman, May 6, 1860, resides in same county. Mrs. Silvers was a daughter of James and Elisabeth (Sill) Welch. Mr. William Silvers, the father of Mr. Silvers, served during the war of 1812, under General Harrison. His grandfather Silvers is of English birth, his grandmother of German origin. Four of his nephews served in the late war, one of whom died in Lihby prison. His father settled near Powers Station, and still claims the old homestead. Address, Powers.

JOB SMITH - was bora in Wayne county January 12, 1840. Is a son of Samuel and Man,' (Veal) Smith, residents of that county, engaged in farming, and resides in Jefferson township, receiving mail at Powers. He settled in Jay county in the year 1865. His wife, Rebecca (Shaffer) Smith, had her birth

WILLIAM W. STEED - son of John and Frances Aiker Steed, of Warren county, Ohio, has been twice married. His former wife was Phcehe (Pyle) Steed, born May 6, 1828, and died November 16, 1855. She was a daughter of George P. and Anna Smith Pyle. Her children are: John, bora October 16, 1849; Calvin, January 20, 1851; Elias, February 6, 1853; Oliver H. P., November 6, 1854. The present Mrs. William Steed is Eliza Jane (Heston) Steed, daughter of Zebuion and Elizabeth (Ntaekhoiise) Heston, who in 1838 removed to Jay county. She began life in Ohio, September 2, 1833, and became Mrs. Steed, in April, 1856, in Jay county. The names of her family are : Lavenia G., born January 14, 1857 ; Homer, November 2, 1860 ; . Lewis, September 12, 1862 ; Matilda M., May 23, 1864 ; William E. , August 25, 1868 ; Chester E., August 16, 1872 ; Maud, July 3, 1878. Mr. Steed is employed ;us a farmer, stock-dealer, and grain-buyer, with address in Powers. He was commissioner of Jay county from 1871 to 1874. Was bora in Shenandoah county, Virginia, March 9, 1825. His father served in the war of 1812, was one of the pioneers of Jay county, at which place he settled in 1837, with limited means, and at present be owns several nice farms, want ing for nothing to add to his comfort in his declining years.

M. L. "WILLIAMS - son of Absalom and Leannah (Wise) Williams, was married on September 28, 1873. in Jay county, to L. G. Steed, whose birth occurred in the same county on January 14, 1857, and who is a descendant of William W. and Eliza J. (Heston) Steed, who in 1837 removed to Jay county, Mr. Williams has one child : Bertha May, born July 2, 1877. His support is farming, address at Powers, and is a resident of Jefferson township.

Absalom Williams, his father, removed to Jay county in 1847, being from North Carolina. The father of Mrs. Williams is one of the pioneers, and also one of the most enterprising men of that vicinity. Mr. Williams was born June 30, 1850, in Jay county, Indiana.

THOMAS C. WHITE - aud Mary M. Bryan began to share the joys of life together on February 20, 1859, in Ripley, Jackson county, Virginia. Three links have been added to affection's chain - they are : Lola M., born November 80, 1859 ; Satan E., January 31, 1867 ; Robert E. Lee, September 4, 1872, died December 13, 1872. Mrs. White is a daughter of Jonathan and Martha Bryan, of West Virginia. She was born in Dearborn, Indiana, March 31, 1837. Mr. White is a son of James and Mary (Coleman) White of West Virginia. He was bora in Jackson county, of that State, Septem ber 20, 1829, became a soldier of the late war, being a member of the 24th Battalion Virginia Volunteers (General Jenkins's Brigade), Company B, under Captain Zaine. Was at Gettysburg, Winchester, Shepherdstown, Brandy Station, Boonsborough, Maryland, Knoxville, Tennessee, and several other prominent battles. He is of English descent, was owner of a nice plantation in Virginia, containing about 250 acres, which soldiers in the late war devastated, thereby causing him to begin Me anew. His father served in the war of 1812. Alexander White, his grandfather, was a major of the Revolutionary war, being at that time a resident of New Jersey. He exhausted aU his means to buy clothing and provisions for his men. Thomas White removed to Jay county in the year 1869. He is a physiciau and surgeon, also druggist, of Jefferson township. James Bryan, a brother-in-law, was killed in the late war. Address, Powers.

in July, 1874 ; his mother Eve (Shroyer) Evans, died in 1836. His wife's father. James Alleger, died in August, 1852 - her mother, Rhoda Phelps, died November 22, 1871. Mr. Evans was born in Highland county, Oliio, November 19, 1815. He was married on April 13, 1836, in Fayette county, Ohio, to Rhoda Alleger, whose birth took place in that county February 21, 1816. Their children are : Lucinda A., born June 11, 1838, died September - , 1840 ; Calista, November 26, 1810; James W., April 4, 1843; Mary L., September 16, 1847; Evan A., June 16, 1850 ; Emma, April 27, 1852 ; John September 16, 1854. Evan A. resides in Delaware county, the remainder in Jay country. James W. served three years in the late war, and was wounded in the lower jaw while in the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Address, Red Key.

JOSEPH L. CHAPINS - son of Rosswell and Sarah A. (Darby) Chapins, has a home in Richland township, where he gains a living by farming. He removed to Jay county in 1880. He served three years in the late war, a member of the 19th Indiana Battery. Was married in Bluntsville, Henry county, Indiana, on December, 1856, to Martha E., daughter of James and Rachel (Jones) Baltimore, and whose birth took place in Henry county, Indiana, March 17, 1840. To their household has been added : Mary Bell, born October' 4, 1887, died March 22, 1800; Ida E., July 9, 1860; James R. B., July 31, 1868 ; Hannah R. M., January 22, 1872 ; Flora G., April 20, 1874. AU reside with their parents. Address, Red Key.

ILA T. LAKE - a resident of Richland township, is a railroad agent, express agent aud grain buyer. He settled in Jay county in 1864, and is a son of Jeremiah and Mary (Baily) Lake, of Virginia. His birthplace is Monongahela county, Virginia, the date thereof May 4, 1816. His wife, Rachel . (Current) Lake, had her birth at the same place May 10, 1819. They were united June 28, 1838. Five children have been added to their home : Rebecca L. was born May 31, 1841, resides in Jay county ; Mary Jane, August 29, 1843, resides in Farmland, Indiana; William P., June 6, 1847, resides in Logansport, Indiana; Sarah E., June 8, 1851, is a resident of Kansas; John M., September 12, 1854, resides in Jay county. Mrs. Lake's parents are Peter and Rebecca (Jones) Cm-rent, residents of Indiana. Mr. Lake served two years as county treasurer of Henry county, Indiana. His brother, John W., was drafted in the late war. He removed to Jay county in 1864. Address, Red Key. ^ i w

ALCANAH MANOR - was born in Jay county, December 16, 1837. His parents are Caleb and Elizabeth (Suver) Manor, settlers of Jay county in 1834. His wife, Sarah H. (Taylor) Manor, had her birth in Jay county, October 14, 1841. They were united January 20, 1859, in that county. Six names are appended to the family list. They are; George W., born February 14, 1861 ; Caleb H., November 10, 1863 ; John M., October 10, 1865 ; Carl, April 6, 1807 ; Elizabeth, February 14, 1869 ; Luther, January 6, 1873. Mr. Manor is a farmer and raiser of stock, with address at Red Key. Has held the office of justice of the peace two and a-half years. Mi's. Manor's parents are John and PoUy (Maitlen) Taylor. In 1837 they removed to Jay county.

SAMUEL .1. CURRENT - a native of Monongahela county, Virginia, entered the world May 17, 1821. His father, Peter Current, was bom January 27, 1797, died March 15, 1870 - his mother, Rebecca (Jones) Current, was born July 4, 1797, died April 11, 1869. His wife, Eliza J., to whom he was united in Henry county, Indiana, on February 9, 1843; was bom in the same county, November 22, 1832, and is a daughter of George H. and Sarah (Colbum) Hobson, the former of whom was bom August 18, 1790, died December 10, 1848, the latter born December 27, 17S9, died November 15, 1845. Mr. Current was the first postmaster in Richland township, the office being called the Halfway Postoffice. His children are ; Rebecca M., born March 9, 1844 : George H., December 5, 1845 ; William, December 20, 1848 ; Silas P., September 17, 1851, died February 17, 1852 ; Annie E., July 10, 1853 ; Samuel W., June 15, 1856, died March 23, 1801 ; JosieD., September 22, 1858, died April 14, 1801 ; Oscar J., November 18, 1860. George H. served twenty-two months in the late war, a member of Company H, 130th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Address Mr. Current, at Red Key, where he is engaged as a farmer.

JAMBS H. DKAPER - son of Richard and Sidney (Capps) Draper, the former of whom died April 9, 1864, is a r-esident of Richland township. Was born in Fayette county, Ohio, September 9, 1847, and removed to Jay county in 1879. His wife, Lydia A. Leavertpn, to whom he was united in Highland county, Ohio, October 15, 1868, bad her birth at that place, August 26, 1845, and is a descendant of Thomas and Lydia Durgings Leaverton, both deceased. Mr. Draper is a farmer. Address, Red Key. His children are ; William W., bom May 31, 1870 ; Etta F., December 7, 1874 ; Eunice B., and Vine D., January 2, 1880.

EVAN EVANS - a farmer and raiser of stock, settled in Jay county in 1838. The county was at that time a wilderness. Mi-. Evans has nice buildings, and a thoroughly unproved farm. His father, John M. Evans, died