Adams Township (part 2 of 7)

DANIEL C. RULE, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, is a native of Adams Towniship. this county, born December 10. 1838; son of Daniel and Jane (Groscost) Rule, who were among the first settlers in this county. wh(>i-o Daniel Rule still resides. The mother of our subject died December 2. 1S7U, aged seventy-eight years: she was a native of Pennsylvania and came with her parents to Trumbull Countv, Ohio, where she met and maiTied Daniel Rule; from there, a few years later, thej' came by overland route with an ox team to this county. They stopped first in Scipio Township, and thence came to Adams Township. They reared a family of ten childi-en, of whom five survive. Mrs. Rule's father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Daniel C. Rule, the subject of this sketch, was married March "20, ISH'i, to Elenor Chiu'ch.of Adams Township, this county, where she was born June I, 1837, daughter of Earl and Colena (Titus) Chui-ch, natives of New York and Connecticut respectively, and who were man-ied in Litchfield, Conn., June 14, 1827; they resided in Genesee County, N. Y. , a few years, then moved to Huron County, Ohio, and in 1837 came to Adams Township, this county: they had eight children, five of whom are still living. Mr. Church died in August, 1849, aged fifty-one years; his widow died January 18. 1884, aged seventy-six years, ill-, and Mrs. Rule are the parents of one daughter and thi'ee sons: Anna C, Ralph, Harvey and Daniel C. . all living except Harvey, who died September 14, 1874. Mr. Rule gives considerable attention to stock dealing. He is a Republican, and has taken an active part in the politics of his township. His brother, Isaac P. Rule, was a member of the One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted to lieutenant in 1802. He served thirteen months and was mortally wounded at the battle of Chickamauga. The post of the G. A. R. , at Tiffin, Ohio, is named in honor of him.

JOHN B. SCHWENDT, dealer in boots and shoes. Green Spring, was bom in Germany, July 24, 18ol. He received a common school education in his native land, where he also learned the .shoe-making trade. He immigrated to America August 23, 1872, locating in Erie, Penn. . where he remained until 1874. and in June of that year he came to Green Spring, but a month later moved to Toledo and there remained until March, 1875, when he retui'ned to Green Spring, and soon after entered into partnership in the boot and shoe trade, and in 1877 piu'chased his joartner's interest in the business. Mr. Sehwendt is a self-made man, and owes his present success and acquisition of property to his own natural business qualifications and habits of industry. Socially he ranks high in the community for his many good qualities. He is an active member of the German Reformed Church ; in politics a stanch Republican. He was married, October 29, 187<), to Miss Louisa E. Bates, of Fulton County, Ohio, who has borne him three childi'en: Edna. Cydona and Bernard.

DR. L. H. SPRAGUE, Green Spring, was born in Vermont, January 21, 1821. He obtained a common school and an academic education, then commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Heniy Ranney, who at that time was lieutenant-governor of Vermont. He afterward attended Casselton Medical College, where he graduated in 1844, entering upon the practice of his profession at Clifton Park, N. Y., where he continued in practice seventeen years. He then went to Clifton Springs and engaged in the water-cure business; from there he proceeded to Cleveland and engaged with Dr. Seeley for three years in the same line: he next came to Green Spring and assisted in organizing a water-cvu-e and sanitarium, holding the office of physician and general director of that institution. Five years later he disposed of his interest in the water-eiu'e and sanitariiun, but has been medical director of the institution full}' half the time since then. For the last five years the Doctor has made a specialty of treatment with electricity. He has been P. M. of the order of F. & A. M. in Green Spring, and was formerly a member of the I. O. O. F. Politically he is a Republican. Dr. Sprague was married, March 29, 1843. to Miss Phelene Howe, born February 18, 1824, in Townsend, Windham Co., Vt., and a direct descendant of Lord John Howe, of England

(spoken of in Longfellow's ''Tales of a "Wayside Inn"). To Dr. and Mrs. Sprague were born two childi-en: Lorenzo, a physician auddiuggist in Pemberville, Wood Co., Ohio; and Adelaide, wife of Henry Thompson, of Syracuse, N. Y.

JACOB STEM was born in 1 792, in Carroll County, Md. ; at the age of fourteen he lost his father, when much of the care of a large farm fell upon him. At twonty-one he married and settled upon one of the beautiful farms of \\'akelield 'N'alley, Md. , but the growing attractions of the " far West, " as Ohio was then call('il,made him long to try his fortune there, and after several horse-back journeys over the mountains, to see for himself what the country promised, he decided to leave the old home for a new one in the West. He came to Tiffin, Ohio, about 1 830, where he jjui-chased several large tracts of land, and engaged in merchandise. At the sale of government lands, which took place not long after, he purchased abovit 1, 200 acres of land in Seneca and Sandusky Counties, including the wonderful suljihur s))ring, fi'om which the village of Green Spring takes its name. Here he laid out the village of Green Spring, and north of the village about one mile, put up a large flouring-mill, with sawmill and other improvements. This mill was considered an immense structure at that (>arly day, wonderful for height and capacity. The water-power was ol)tained fi-om the never-failing spring above mentioned; and mills were few and far between, and all subject to be stopped for want of water in time of di'ought. A dry season was siu-e to bring to this mill great numbers of teams, heavily laden with wheat, from all directions: even from Upper Sanduskj' on the south, and Toledo on the northwest. Then Toledo was but a village, and the intervening county but thinly settled. People came from all directions, and the mill ran all night and all day. week after week, and yet some were obliged to wait for days (sleeping in their covered wagons), for their turn to have grinding done. Many of the wagons used were the old Pennsylvania covered wagon, which could be made comfortable for a niuuber of persons to sleep in. While carrying on this business, with other important interests engaging his attention, Mr. Stem's health suddenly gave way; and so serious was the malady (asthma with symptoms of consiuuption), that his physicians, Drs. Dresbach and Tilden, assured him that his only hope of recovery was in giving up business, and spending si>veral years in travel. He was thus obliged to place all his affairs in the hands of others. Having done this, he spent months traveling on horse back through the Southern States. Not finding relief fi-om this, he determined tt) tiy the effect of the climate of Cuba. Accordingly he went there and spent about a year, returning home, for sake of the sea voyage, by the way of Boston. This experiment also proved ineffectual as a means of restoring his health. He came home after having been gone nearly two years, not better, but rather worse, and giving up all hope of recovery, he quietly put aside all the hopes he had cherished of gi-eat financial success, and with unexampled fortitude and submission, yielded to the prospect of spending the remainder of his days a confirmed invalid. In person, Mi'. Stem was tall, nearly six feet, and well foiTned, having, in youth, raven black hair, swarthy complexion, with searching yet jileasant black eyes, and a countenance that, in conversation, lighted up with unusual animation and intelligence. His bearing was that of a gentleman of coiutesy and refinement. He was fond of the acquisition of knowledge, and for a mere man of business, was, withal, something of a student, being familiar with some of the best writers of ancient and modern times. In politics, he was an old-line Whig, and an ardent admirer of Henry Clay. He allowed his name at one time to be put liy his party in nomination for the State Legislature, but was defeated. When the Republican party came into existouce. he eutliusiastically placed himself in its ranks aud gloried ia the triumphs he saw it attain. Enterprising and public -spirited, he was earnest and liberal in the endeavor to promote whatever tended to the general welfare of the commiinity, especially in matters of education. ' 'Sincerity in speech, and integrity in action,"' were the marked traits of his character. Jacob Stem was the only son of Mathias and Elizabeth (Englar) Stem, both natives of Chester County. Penn. , and both of German extraction. He had ten childi'en: Mathias. Emeline, Jesse, Elizabeth, Catherine, Leander, Sarah. Lydia, Clementina and Ezra, five of whom are living. 'Sh: Stem died November 25, 1800, in the sixty-eighth year of his age.

GEORGE R. STRICKLING. P. O. Tiffin, was born July 19, 1819. son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Whitestiue) Strickling. natives of Virginia and Germany, respectively, former of Welsh, and latter of German descent. Tiiey were man'ied in Fairfield County, Ohio, where they remained until -October, 1829. then moved to this county, settling in Clinton Townshi]), where they leased land for a few years. From there they went to Scipio Township, and in 18:J7 came to Adams Township, and entered the land upon which our subject no\V resides, and which they improved. They were the jiarents of eleven children, those now living being George R., Catharine G.. Daniel H. , John W. and Michael N. Thomas Strickling died in 1840, aged iiftysix years, and his widow iu 185-1, aged sixty-two years. George R. Strickling. the subject of this sketch, was married, November 17, 1842, to Miss Sarah Egbert, of Pleasant Township, this county, born in Franklin County, Ohio. May 1, 1821. daughter of Uriah and SiTsannah (Williams) Egbert, who were married iu Franklin County, Ohio, in 1815, and who, in 1822, came to this county, where they spent the remainder of their days. They were the parents of thirteen chilth'en. ten of whom are now living: Mary, Jeremiah. John D.. Sarah, Thomas W.. Eliza, Jesse S., Andi'ew J., Susan and Priscilla. Mr. Egbert died October 9. 1876, aged eighty-foiu" years; Mrs Egliert died May 13, 1S75. aged seventy-nine years. To our subject and wife have been born eight childi-en: Eliza J., Sarah E., Thomas U., Theodore S.. Susie E.. John W., Rollin J. and Minnie. Mi-. Strickling served in the 100 days" enrollment in the late war, in Company E, One Hundi'ed and Sixty -fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He aud his wife have been members for fifty years of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he is officially connected. He was a Democrat in early life, but for the past twenty years has been a Republican.

C^SAR TEARE, farmer. P. 6. "Green Spring, is a native of the Isle of Slau, Great Britain, born and baptised February 28. 1809, the son of Coesar and Esther (Kewiu ) Teare, who have long since been dead, and of whose family oiu- subject is the only survivor. He came to this country and this county in 1870 to take possession of the farm in Adams Township he now owns and occupies, and which was left him by the last will and testament of his lirother, Thomas Teare, who came to America and settled in Adams Township, this county, about forty years ago. but never lived upon his land, he being a boot and shoe-maker, a trade he followed in the city of Tiffin until his death. He left no offspring, having never been married. Ci^sar Teare continues to operate the farm with the assistance of the family who liv(> with him upou the same. He has never man'ied.

M. F. VAN BUSKIRK was born in Richland County August 22. 1862. He received his early education in a country school, and afterward completed his schooling at Vermillion Institute, of Hayesville. Ohio, and Otterbein I'niversity, of West(>rville. Ohio. Before he had completed his education he was connected with the Hayesville (Ohio) Journal. In 1881 he purchased the

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Groon Spring Times, being then only nineteen years of age. Excellent success attondeil his efforts, and in 1881 his uncle, H. J. Ernsberger, went into partnership with him under the firm name of Van Buskirk & Co.* The oflice has gradually grown fi-om an army press and small e(juipment in a gan-et, to a steam office, counting room, etc.

JOHN WALES 2d, farmer, P, O. Clyde, Sandusky County, was born in Thompson Township, this county, March 7, 188r), son of Jacob and Catharine (llans) Wales, natives of Pennsylvania, of ^\'elsh and German descent. On coming to Ohio they s<>ttled first in Wayne County, and in 1828 came to this county, where they both died. Their family consisted of live children, throe of whom are now living: Elizabeth, in \Vood County, Ohio; Jemima Ann D., in Huron County, Ohio, and John. The subject of this sketch resided on his father's farm until he was eighteen years of age and then removed to Me Henry County, 111, , and entered the employ of his uncle in an extensive merchandising Inisiness. He remained about six years, during which time he manifested more than ordinary business tact and ability. In 1858 he returned to his native county, where he purchased land and a saw-mill, which he operated for about foiu- years. He then disposed of these interests and purchased a farm in Section 14, Adams Township, this county, which he has improved and upon which he now resides. He now has lUO acres in all. He was married, ^rarch 29, 1860, to Miss Sarah J. Gnisbert, a native of Adams Township, born in July, lHii7\ daughter of John and Elizabeth (Mhiten^an) Guisi)ert, both of whom are now deceased; they were natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively, and of German descent. They were among the first settlers in this county and were the parents of a large family of children, of whom six survive: Andrew, Elizabeth, Daniel, John E., Sarah J. and Lilly. Mr. and Mrs. Wales 2d are the parents of seven children: Marcellus A\'.. Libliie C, Leno L. and Lena L. , John E. , Rosco A. and AVaklo V. (the two latter are twins). John Wales 2d is a jjrominent and ardent advocate of the principles of the Republican party. He has filled several of th(^ township offices. He served under the KM) days" call in the late war in Company K. One Hundreil and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio ^'^oh\nteer Infantiy. He is a liberal contributor to all benevolent enterprises, a man of good moral principles, although not particularly identified with any denomination or sect. He is a prominent and worthy member of the order of F. & A. M. His wife is a member of the United Brethren Chiu-ch.

JOSEPH WEIKER. farmer. P. O. Green Spring, was born in Inion County. Penn. . in 180 (, and is a son of Jacob and Mary (Deal) Weiker, who came to this county in 1884, where they both died several years later. Our subject also came to this county about six 3'ears after. He was married in his native county to Nancy Hawkin. a native of Virginia, daughter of George and Hannah (Long) Hawkin. To Mi', and Mrs. Weiker have been born eleven children: John, Sarah, Jacob, David, Isaac, Emanuel, Levi, George, Jonas, Hannah and Valentine. All the boys vote the Democratic ticket, which is a soiu'ce of great satisfaction to their father. His sons-in-law also vote the same ticket. Mr. A\'eiker has more than forty gi-andchildren and several great gi'andchildren. On coming into this county he purchased land of Asa Crockett, one of the first pioneers of this county, long since gone to his final resting place. Mr. Weiker suffered many of the hardships of the early days in this county, and has cleared and improved many acres with his own hands. He has now 140 acres of land, after having divided liberally with his sons Mini (laughters, also assisting them in many ways.

CHAELES "WRIGHT, famicr. P. O. Clvde. Sandusky County, is a native of Adams Township. Seneca Co.. Ohio, and son of Cyrenus and Diana (Cole) AVright; the former a native of New York State and the latter of Montreal, Canada. They settled in this county in 1827 and reared a family of nine childi-en, of whom seven are now living, our subject alone remaining in this county. Cyrenus "Wright died in 1872. and his widow in 1880. Charles Wright was manied. in 1808, to Olivia Cooper. Four children have been born to this iinion, three now living: Lam-a N. . Clara N. and Charles CjTenus. Mrs. Wright departed this life Februarj- U. 1874. and Mr. Wright then married, in 1875, Elvina Kistler, of Adams Township, this county. He is engaged in general farming. In politics he is a Republican.

ALBERT R. YOUNG, furniture manufacturer and dealer. Green Spring, is a native of Adams Township, born Febiiiarj- 14. 1851; son of Charles and Catharine (Spangler) Young, who came fi'om Germany in their youth, first settling in Maiyland, and in 1845 came to this county, where they died not many years since. Oiu- subject was reared on a farm, and, at the age of eighteen years, went to Dayton. Ohio, where he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, and returning to Green Spring the following year he continued working at the same trade for three years. In the spring of 1873 he built a line hearse and began the undertaking business, which he followed for several years in connection with his trade. In 1878 he was employed by the village council to prepare plans and specifications for the erection of a town hall, the contract for building the same being given to him. He completed the building the following year, and in 1880 he rented room in the same for the furniture store which he still carries on. In the same year he, in partnership with his brother, Daniel W., also Ijuilt a line foiu--stoiy frame factoiy for manufacturing fiu'niture: this factory was destroyed by fii'e in the spring of 1883, entailing a loss of S14,(W0. Mr. Young is a prominent citizen of Green Spring, gifted ' with a spirit of public enterprise, and. notwithstanding his being an ardent advocate of the principles of the Democratic party, has filled several of the village ofiices. the village being largely Republican. !Mr. Young was man'ied. September 4. 1873, to Miss Ida J. Miller, of Adams Township, where she was born January 4, 1856, and by her he has three children: Mary B. , Charles J. and Bernard G.

JOSIAH YOUNG, farmer and Virick and tile manufacturer. P. O. Green Spring, is a native of Adams Township, this county, born December 5. 1852. son of Charles and Mary Catharine (Spangler) Young, and brother of Henry F., Charles M., Lewis V,'., John P.. Albert E.. Daniel W.. Edward A. and ^Minerva Y'^oung. He was reared on a farm and has since given some attention to farming. He became owner of land at the death of his father, in 1877. and now owns land in both Adams and Pleasant Townships, this county. He also holds j)roperty in the village of Green Spring. He followed the carpenter's trade for a short time, and in 1881, he began the manufacture of brick, to which line of business he added, in 1883, that of tile making, all of which he still operates quite extensively. IVIi-. Young was maiTied, February 18. 1879. to Miss Caroline Schuster, of Adams Townshi]). this coimty. She is a native- of Erie County, N. Y. . born July 3, 185(3, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Hauek) Schuster, natives of Germany, and who were married in Erie Coxmty, N. Y. ; they were j)arents of seven childi-en, five of whom are still living: Delana, Elizabeth. George H. . Christiana and Caroline. Those deceased are Dewalt and Jacob E. , the former of whom was killed in the late war, June 23, 1864; latter died at Wellborn. Fla. , September 26, 1883. ]\Ir. Schuster died October 8, 1880: his widow now resides with her children ill their several localities. To Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Yonng has been l)orn one child. Ervin D., born May 27, 1880. Mrs. Young is a member of tho Jlethodist Episcopal Church. In politics ilr. Young is a Democrat.

JOSIAH ZIMJIERMAN. farmer. P. O. Clyde. Sandusky County, is a native of Adams Township. Seneca Co., Ohio, born October 20, 184 1; son of John and Kebecca (Fisher) Zimmerman, who emigiated from Pennsylvania to this State and county more than forty years ago, and here remained until their death. Our subject was reared on a farm, has followed farming all his life, and purchased land in Adams Township, this county, in 1880. He was married, January 1, 1873, to Miss Hamet E. Shellhammer. who is also a native of Adams Township, born December 14, 1848. To this union have been born four children: Clara J., Lena M. . Jesse W. and Yinnie E. (deceased). Mrs. Zimmerman is a daughterof Charles and Elizabeth (Whiteman) Shellhammer. natives of Pennsylvania. They both came to Ohio in an early day. she in 1835, and he in 1842. They were married here and have reared a family of four childi-en: Sarah J.. Han-iet E., William C. and Yiola, all of whom are now married. In politics Mr. Zimmerman has identilied himself with the Democratic party.

REV. RUDOLPH ABBREDEKIS, Catholic priest. New Riegel. was born in the old country, September 18, 1850. His parents, John G. and Mary A. (Matt) Al:)brederis, were natives of Genuany. where they were married and remained until death. They were the parents of live chikhen. of whom our subject is the youngest. After acquiring a classical education in Feldkirch our suliject immigi'ated to Mercer County. Ohio, in January. 1S70, and there pursued a theological coiu'se in college at Carthagena. After his ordination. August 15. 1873. he took charge of a congregation in jMercer County, and then was transferred to Pulaski County. Ind. , thence to Putnam County, Ohio, and finally, in October, 1883. to New Riegel. this county, where he is pastor of St. Peter's Chiu'ch.

NICHOLAS AREND. farmer. P. O. Bei-wick,was born in Belgium. November f'l. 1814. His parents. Nicholas and Mary A. Arend. were also natives of Belgium, where they manied and lived and died. Our subject married. May 4. 1857. Anna Pethe. who was born in Belgium in November. 1832, daughter of Andrew and Margaret Pethe, of same nativity and who remained in their native land until death. Our subject and wife immigrated to America, coming dii-ect to Big Spring Township, this county, in 1857, where they have remained ever since. They are the parents of eight chiUli-en. seven now living: Nicholas, John, Anna (wife of Peter M. Reinhart), Dominic, Peter, Mary and Andrew: Nicholas is deceased. Our subject now owns eighty acres of fint^ land, whereon he and his family reside. They are all faithful members of the Catholic Church at St. Nicholas.

NICHOLAS BAKEIS. farmer. P. O. Acbian, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, son of Joseph (a farmer) and Jane (Jenning) Bakeis, natives of Belgiiuu. foiToer born March 7, 1820. latter born May 25, 1825; they were manned Febimarv" 25. 1845, and were the parents of twelve children, six of whom are now living: Joseph, John. Nicholas. Frank. Andrew and Lewis. Josepli Bakeis, the father of this family, died June 5, 1885, aged sixty -five years, two months and twenty-nine days. Our siiliject. along with his brothers, is managing the homestead farm, comprising 152 acres of good land, where the family has resided nearly forty-three years. They are all members of the Catholic Chiu-ch at St. Nicholas.

JACOB BLACK, farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born in Clinton Township, this county, May 3, 1828; son of Jacob and Sarah Black, natives of Maryland, who were man'ied and tu'st settled in the East, thence in 1S2T moving to Tiffin, this coimty, and fi-om there to M'yandot County, Ohio, where !Mrs. Black departed this life in 1863; MJr. Black lived among his childi'en until his death which occuiTed in 1877. Oiu- subject was united in maixiage, November 11, 1852, with Elizabeth Miley, born in this coimty, March 8, 183>s, daughter of John and Magdalena Miley, natives of Yu'ginia, who settled in Seneca County, Ohio, about 1828, and here remained imtil their death, Mr. Miley dying in 1874 and his wife in 1856. Our subject and wife are the parents of four chikhren, of whom two are now living: John H. , born September 1. 1853, and Albert F., born September 28, 1862: the deceased are Emma A., wife of Frank Johnson, and an infant. Mr. Black owns 173 acres wellimproved land. Mrs. Black is a faithful and consistent member of the United Brethren Church.

PETER BRAYTON. farmer, P. O. Carey, Wyandot County, one of the first settlers of Big Spring Township, this county, was born in Crawford (now Wyandot) County, Ohio, February 7, 1825, son of Elijah and Anna (Holebrook) Brayton, natives of Vermont where they were married and lived for a few years thereafter; thence they moved to Fremont. Ohio, in 1814, and from there to Huron County, Ohio, about 1816, and later to Wyandot County where they remained until about 1831, when they came to Big Spring Township, this county, settling on what is known as the Indian Reserve, and here they resided until death, Elijah Brayton dying in 1868, his wife in 1851. Our subject has been twice married, the tirst time January 1, 1845, to Mary Ogg, born in Wyandot County, Ohio, August 17, 1826, daughter of Kiusey and Eliza Ogg, natives of Ohio (both now deceased), and to this union were born six children, five now living: Josephine, wife of John Foulk; Jesse; Emily J., wife of Joseph Crislip; Lafayette; Tefronia, wife of Maj. C. Bright; Newton is deceased. Jesse has been twice niaiTied, tirst time to Sarah Boucher, by whom he had one son and one daughter, and second time to Lilla Montgomery, who has born him one son and one daughter. Mrs. Braj'ton died August 1 , 1871, deeply mourned by her husband, family and a host of friends; she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu-ch. March 19, 1872, ]Mr. Brayton was again man-ied, this time to Hannah Little, born in Hancock County, Ohio, October 31, 1838, daughter of Solomon and Rachel Little, former of whom, a native of Virginia, died in July. 18(54, latter, born in Han-ison County, Ohio, is still living. One child, now deceased, was the issue of our subject's last marriage. i\li-. Brayton owns 64(^ acres of good land. He was a member of the Ohio National Guards diu'ing the late civil war, enlisting June 29. 1862. in Company C, Forty-ninth Regiment; was detailed for giiai-d duty at Johnson's Island, and received an honorable discharge, August 12, 1862, and returned home. He subsequently provided two substitutes at a cost of $350. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episciipal Chiu-ch. Politically ]\Ii'. Bravton is a stanch Republican.

S. P. BROSEMER. farmer, P. O. New Riegel. was born in Big Spring Township, this county, October 28, 1846, son of Landelin and Elizabeth Brosemer, natives of Baden, where they were married; they immigrated to America about 1832, and here settled on the farm where our subject now resides in Big Sprincr Townshii); thenco thoy moved to New Riegel and there remained until Mi's. Brosemor's death. May 4, 1881. caused by a team of horses running away. Landelin Brosemer was born Sejttember 8, 1808, died July "Jt"), 1885. Our subject was united in marriage. April U. 18')!), with Mary Thiel, born in Seneca County, Ohio, in December. 1851. daughter of Matthias (deceased) and Anna Thiel, and by this union have been horn ten ehildi'en, nine now living: Matthias, Stephen, Charles, Henry. Joseph. Leo. Anna. Otto and Louie A. ; Andrew is deceased. Our subject owns eighty acres of good laud. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.

ISA.iC W, CLINE. farmer. P. O. Adr-iau, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 9, 1887; son of David and Rebecca Cline, the former a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born April 8, 1812, the latter a native of Virginia, born in Februaiy, 1818; after their mairiage they first settled in Fairfield County, and from there came to this county, Januaiy Ifi, 1849, where they remained until death. David Cline died Match 9. 1880, his widow December 10.1881. Our subject was united in marriage, December 16, 1800, with Elizabeth Johnson, bom in this coixnty May 27, 1887, daughter of Archibald and Catharine Johnson, natives of Peimsylvania, former of whom was killed by lightning in 1S45; his widow siu'vivedhim until 1879. when she passed away from earth. !Mr. and Mrs. Cline have one daughter, Nettie J., born May 15, 18(i5. Mr. Cline has been very prosperous since starting out for himself. He learned carpentering of his father, who followed that vocation, and, after working at his trade eleven years, purchased property in Adrian, opened a general store and since 1 87() has continued in merchandising. He now owns the old homestead, comprising eighty acres of land in Seneca Township, this comity. jVL'. Cline has tilled the o^ice of trustee three terms, and is now serving his thu'd tenn as justice of the peace of Big Spring Township. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

FRANK COLLET, fanner, P. O. Adj-ian. was born in Belgiiuu, November 25, 1820; son of Thecjdore and Margaret Collet, natives of Belgium, where they lived and died, Oiu- subject immigrated to America in 1858 and aiTived at Tiffin, this county, in 1854. He was united in marriage, in 1854, with Victoria Guillam, born in Belgium in 1880, daughter of Nicholas and Mary A. Guillam, who died" in Seneca County, Ohio. To Mi-, and Mrs. Collet were born eight children: Josej)hine (wife of John Windaw), Theodore (married), Laiu-a, Frank, Augusta and John, living, and Josephine and Jacob, deceased. Mrs. Collet departed this life October 8t), 1872, leaving her family and a large concourse of friends to mourn her loss. In 1875 Mr. Collet returned to his native land and there mairied Mary Ballom, born in Belgium November 15, 1844, daughter of Nicholas and Mai'garet Ballom, the former of whom is still living, the latter deceased. By this union there are five children: Philemean. Nicliolas. William, Joseph and Peter. Mr. Collet owns 120 acres mostly improved land, where he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at St. Nicholas, in wliich he has served as one of the trustees for six year's.

JOHN H. EWrNG, carpenter, Adrian, was born in Adams County, Peiui., September 0. 1884; son of Anderson and Julia Ewing, natives of Pennsylvania, where they remained until 1840, then moved to Seneca County, Ohio, residing here until Mrs. Ewing' s death, which occun-ed in 1847. Anderson Ewing was subsequently married to Lucretia Crooks, and moved to Wyandot County, Ohio, where he died in 1875. and where his widow still resides. Our subject was united in man'iage, June 6. 1801. with Lavenia McCullough, born in Seneca County, Ohio, January 28, 1844, daughter of ^L'lek and Eliza ilcChillough, who tii-st settled in Seneca County, Ohio, thence moved to Wyandot County, Ohio, where they died. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing are the parents of five children : Alva. Anna,

Emmet and Omar, living, and an infant, deceased. Our subject owns nice town property ; is a caiisenter by trade, an occupation he lias followed nearly all his life. During the late war of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company D, Fortyninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served from 1S62 until August. ISfJo, participating in several serious engagements. He is a F. & A. M.. and a member of the I. O. O. F.

AVILLIAM H. FOCHT, M. S., M. D., New Riegel, was born in Lehigh Count}', Penn.. January IS, 1S5S. His parents, James F. and Polly A. Focht. were also natives of Pennsylvania, where they were maiTied and remained until November 10, 1870, when they moved to Seneca County, Ohio, where they have since resided. They are the parents of three children: William H. . James D. and Charles E. Our subject, who is the eldest, piu'sued a scientific course of study at Heidelberg College. Tiffin. Ohio, graduating June 17. 1880. He then read medicine with Dr. A. B. Hovey (now deceased), and. March 1. 1883. gi-aduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Baltimore, Md. and located March 9, same year, at New Riegel. this county, where he has since been following his profession, having now the best practice of any physician in Big Spring Township. On the "ilst of June, 1883, the tnistees of Heidelberg College conferred upon him the degi'ee of Master of Science.

THEODORE M. FRINK, retired farmer, P. O. New Riegel, is one of the pioneers of Seneca County. Ohio, and was born in "West Springfield. Hampden Co., Mass., November 2, 1804, a son of Luther and Phcebe Frink. also natives of Massachiisetts, where they were married and there remained until death. Oiu' subject was united in maiTiage in his native State, April 25. 1832, with Sabrina Torrey, born in Hamjishire County. ^lass. , July 22. 1808, and to this union were born four chilcb-en: Ellen, wife of Heni'y Pepper; Elvira, wife of William Ames; James and Henry. Mrs. Frink departed this life February 3. 1855. Our subject was married on second occasion, July 3. 1862, with Frederica Kopp, born in Wurtembiu-g, Germany, February 28, 1831, daughter of Jacob and Frederica Kopp, who both died in M'urtemberg, and by this marriage there was born April 3, 1866. one child. Sophia L. ili'. Frink owns eighty acres of fine land, whereon he and his family reside. He filled the office of trustee eight years, and has been one of the justices of the peace of Big Spring Township for thirty-one years. Mrs. Frink is a member of the Lutheran Church.

ALBERT FUCHS, farmer. P. O. Adiian, an enterprising yomig man, was born in Sandusky City, Ohio, August 3. 1855, his parents being Sebastian and Agatha Fuchs, natives of Baden, Germany. Sebastian Fuchs is fi'om the village of Gindlingen. Baden Co. , Old Breisach. Mrs. Agatha Fuchs, former name Agatha Kraus, wife of Sebastian Fuchs, was fi'om the village Eshbaeh, Baden Co., Staufen. They immigrated to Ohio, settling in Big Spring Town.ship, Seueca County, about 1854. where they remained until the death of Mrs. Fuchs. April 12.1875; Mr. Fuchs now resides with his son Albert. Oiir subject was united in marriage. June 12, 1877. with Catherine Kin. born in the village Hachy, County D'Etalle. Province de Luxemburg. Belgium. August 28, 1855. daughter of John and ]\Iary Kin, former a resident of Kirby, Wyandot Co., Ohio; latter deceased. To oiu- subject and wife were born four childi-en: Mary L., born June 2'J, 1878, died August 29, 1878; John S. , born October 11,1879; Margarette, born October 30, 1881, and John H.. born September 11, 1883. Ml'. Fuchs has met with good success, and now owns 120 acres of land, mostly improved, whereon he resides. He and his family are members of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Mr. Fuchs is serving on the school board of Big Spring Township.

REV. JOSEPH P. GLODEN, priest, Berwick, was bom January 12, 1842. ill Luxomburt^. Gormany. His parents. Nicholas and Susan (Klein) Gloden. were also natives of Luxemburg, where the former was born in IS 17. and the latter in 181-"): they were married in their native land and there JIi's. Gloden departed this life in 1801. Nicholas Gloden still resides in Ijuxem- Inu'g. Tlie subject of this sketch acquired a classical education in Europe, came to America and took a theological course at Clev(>land, Ohio: was ordained in 18()1), by Bishop Kai)])e. and in 1871 b(>came pastor of the St. Nicholas congregation in Big Spring Township, this county, to whose spiritual wants he has since ministered. His church, now comprising eighty-two families, was organized in ISoo, and the church edilice was built in ISS'). Father L. Molon was the first pastor, and in the coiu'se of time was succeeded by Fathers Ball}'. Dolwick, Lanx. Moes, Magenhann. Burkel and Rev. Joseph P. Gloden.

ANTHONY GOEHR. farmer. P. O. New Riegel. was born in Baden. Germany. January 24. bS85: son of Peter and Mary Goehr. also natives of Baden, where they remained until their death. Our subject immigrated to America, coming direct to Seneca County. Ohio. He was united in marriage. May 24, 1807, with Rosa Bosch, born in Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1850, a daughter of Frank and Catharine Bosch, the former living, the latter deceased. To oiu' subject and wife have been born foui- children, three of whom are now living: IMary, Joseph and Anna; Sophia is deceased. Jlr. Goehr is a stone and brickmason by trade which he worked at in Tiffin and Dayton. Ohio, about six years; then went to California and engaged in mining and dealing iu stock; in 18G7 he returned to this county and has lived iu Big Spring Township ever since. He owns seventy-eight acres of improved land where he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Chiu'ch.

JOHN GRINE. farmer, P. O. Adrian, a respected citizen of Seneca County, was born in Belgium, September 24, 1810; son of Stephen and Elizabeth Grine, also natives of Belgium, where they remained until their death. Our subject was married in the old country, in August, 1888. to Margaret Limbauch, and immigrated to America, locating in this county, on his present farm, in 1847. This union was blessed with live children, four living: Catharine, wife of Peter \\'elter; Maiy, wife of Charles Nolan; Catharine, wife of John Pui)enburg; Susan, wife of John Christ; Henry is deceased. Mrs. Grine departed this life in 184U and our subject then married, in 1851. Mary Shortchen, born in Belgium in 1828, daughter of John B. and Margaret Shortchen, who both died in Belgium, and to this union were born ten childi-en, nine now living: Katie, wife of Samuel Cariethers; John; Joseph; Margaret, wife of Peter Wagner; Adam; Annie; Nicholas; Henry and Thomas; Peter is deceased. Mrs. Grine died January 27, 1884. Our subject is a weaver by trade, but since coming to America has ])rincipally engaged in farming and now owns 1 01 .\ acres of improved land where he resides. He and his familv are members of the Catholic Church.

JONATHAN A. HAINES, farmer, P. O. Acbiaii, was born in Maryland, January 23. 1828; son of Job and Ann Haines, natives of the East, who came to Seneca Township, this county, about 1840, and remained the balance of their lives; the former died in 1845, the latter in 1857. Our subject was united in marriage. May 29, 1858, with Rachael YoHUg. born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 1, 1835; her parents were Samuel and Isabella Young, natives of Pennsylvania, who were maiTied in AVayne County, Ohio, where they remained until 1838. at which time they moved to Big Spring Township, this county, and here resideil until Mr. Young's death which occiUTed iu September, 1859; his widow subsequently maiTied Samuel Hoyt (now deceased); she resides in Adrian, Ohio. To our subject and wife were born six children: Clara E.. Anna B. . Stella. Frank W., Elsie M. and Alice F. Dm-ing the war of the Rebellion our subject served II tO days in Company B, One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guards. Mr. Haines followed his trade, carpentering, for nine yefirs; passed two years in California. Since 1861 he has engaged in farming, and now owns sixty acres improved land on which he and his familv reside.

JOSEPH W. HARSH, farmer, P. O.Alvada. was born in Wayne County, Ohio. October 12. 1823.' son of Benjamin and Margaret Har.sh. natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Wayne County. Ohio, where they remained until their death. Benjamin Harsh died June U, 18(i8: his wife May 6, 1861. Our subject was united in maniage. May 13. 1847, with Elizabeth Titler. born in Wayne County, Ohio. Februaiy 3, 182'.). daughter of Jacob and Margaret Titler (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Harsh came to Big Spring Township, this county, in 1848, and has lived here ever since. They are the parents of three childi'en: Margaret A., wife of William Reynolds: Emily, wife of Nicholas Boley: Eliza J., deceased. Mi-. Harsh owns ninety-three acres of good land where he and his family reside, and 160 acres in Iowa. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Diu'ing the late war of the Rebellion he tii'st enlisted in Company F. Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio National Guards, in the spring of 1863. and in the fall of that \ear the regiment was called out to gxiard Confederate prisoners at Johnson's Island, on Lake Erie; on May 2. 1864, the regiment was called out to do guard duty around Washington City: then was taken to Cleveland, Ohio, and there mustered into the United States service. There oiu' subject was put. May 2. 1864. into Company C. One Hundi'ed and Sixty-foiuth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and from there left for A\'ashington City, and thence marched to Arlington Heights. Com])any C was stationed at Fort Cochran, and remained there till the 18th of August. 1864; was then taken back to Cleveland, and there discharged. ^Ir. and Mrs. Harsh are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JACOB HERBERT, farmer, P. O. Alvada. was born in Bavaria. Germany. Augiist 5. 1828. His parents. Frederick and Margarite Herbert, were also natives of Germany, where they maiTied and lived until the death of the mother April 13, 1849: the father, who was born in 1801, immigrated to America, settling in Loudon Township, this county, in 1861, and here died in 1S6S. Our subject came to this county in isr)4. He was united in man-iage, January ^'}. 1807. with Adaline Schlemmer. born in Seneca Township, this county. July 17, 1838. daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Schlemmer (both deceased), and to this union were liorn nine children, seven of whom are now li'\'ing: Matilda C. (wife of Hiram Preslerl, ^largaret E.. Frederick W.. Anna M. . Jacob A., Adam R. . Lucy A.: Hemy and Minnie E. are deceiised. Mr. Herbert worked at his trade (cai-jientering) fourteen years, since when he has been engaged in farming, and ikjw owns 125 acres of land, mostly imjn'oved, whei'e he resides. He and his family are membeis of the German Reformed Church. Mi-. Herl)ert has been a member of the school board for foiu'teen years.

CONRAD HERBERT, farmer. P O. Alvada. was born in Germany February 19, 1830. son of Frederick and Margarite Herbert, natives of Genuany, where they lived until Mrs. Herbert's death in 1849. Frederick Herbert resided several years in his native land: then immigrated to America, and to Loudon Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, in 1861. where he departed this life May 1, 1868. Our subject was luiited in marriage. January 11. 1859, with Civillie Fruith, also a native of Germany, born January 0, 1840, a daughter of Jacob J. and Civillie Fruith. who were born in the old eouutry, immigi-ating to America, and locating in Cuyahoga County, near Cleveland, Ohio, where they remained two years; thence came to this county, where Mr. Fruith died April '28, 1S73; his widow resides in Loudon Township. IMi-. and Mrs. Herbert have had eleven children, nine now living: Susan M. (wife of Nathan A. Hakes), Christena, Katharine (wife of Lewis Siegchrist), Anna M. , John J., Barbara E. , Conrad A., Augusta C. and Lucy A. Edward and an infant are deceased, ilr. Herb(>rt is a carpenter by trade, an occupation he followed one year after coming to America in 1S53. In 1854 he went to California, and after engaging in mining nearly four years returned to this county, where he now owns 170 acres of improved land, and has since l)een farming. Mr. Herbert has been a memlier of the school board twelve years. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church.

FREDERIC:K W. Herbert, farmer, p. O. Alvada, was born in Bava ria. Germany, October 25, 1833, son of Fi'ederick and Margarite Herliert, natives of Germany, and where the latter died April 1 3, 184i). After his wife's demise, Frederick Herbert came to Ohio about 1861, and died in Loudon Township, this county. May 1, 1868. Our subject immigrated to Loudon Townseip. this county, in 1861, where he met Miss Josephine Schlemmer, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, January 21, 1N44, a daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Schlemmer (both deceased). On the 24th of February, 1870, the ceremony was performed which made our subject and Miss Schlemmer husband and wife, and to this union have been bom two childi-en: Sarah E., born October 4, 1872: and Amelia V., born Januaiy 18, 1876. Mr. Herbert is a carpenter by trade, but has been engaged in fanning since coming to America, where he has met with good success. He owns fifty-six and a half acres of good land, whereon he and his family reside. Mi\ and Mrs. Herbert are members of the GeiTuan Reformed Chiu'ch. He served in the regular army in the mother country fi'om 1854 to 1S()().

RANSOM "j. HIGGINS. farmer, P. O. Atkian. is a son of John and Joanna Higgius.and was born August 1. 1852, in Wyandot County, Ohio. His father, a native of Maryland, and his mother a native of New York, were united in marriage in Newark, Ohio, where they first settled ; thence moved to Wyandot County, Ohio, in the spring of 1852, fi-om there to this county in 18(54, and in 1884 returned to Wyandot County, where they reside at present. Our subject was married, March 23, 1875, to Olive R. Slaymaker, born in Seneca County, Ohio, July 13. 1851. Her parents, William H. and Mary M. Slaymaker. natives of Pennsylvania, were united in marriage in Seneca County, Ohio, where they have remained ever since. To Mr. and ^Irs. Higgins were born two childi-en: Arthm- Jay, born November 23, 1877, died August 12. 1878, and Ernest J., born March i), 187'j. Oiu- subject, after marriage, settled on the farm of eighty acres which he still owns, and when" he and his family reside.

WILLLVM HIGLI, farmer, P, O. Adrian, was born in Wyandot County. Ohio. Jime 14, 1837. His parents, Jaronimus and Matilda Higli, natives of Pennsylvania, were man-ied in Medina County, Ohio, and settled in Wyandot County, Ohio, where they remained until death. Jaronimus Higli dejjarted this life in 1873. his wife in 1862. Our subject was united in marriage. Se))tember 6, 1869, with Emily Ton-ey, born in Wyandot C<.)unty, Ohio, July 31, 1841, a daughter of Joseph T. and Elizabeth Torrey. the former born in Massachusetts, July 25. 1811, the latter born in New York, April 25, 181(1. They were married in Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio, and settled in Wyandot

County, Ohio, where thej remained until Mrs. Torrey's death. March 12, 1884. Mr. ToiToy is now a resident of Dayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mi's. Higli have two childi-eii: Bessie M. , born Febiiiary 7, 187"), and Isa M., born May lU. 1877. Ovu- subject has followed farming all his life. He served his country during the late war of the llebellion. in Company A, Fifth M. T. , from August 14. 1801. until he was discharged. July 15, 1865. He was in all the engagements of the Army of the Potomac during the Peninsular campaign, and was wounded in his right arm in the battle of the Wilderness.

PAUL HUSS. farmer. P. O. New Eiegel, was born ia Germany, March 27, 1843, son of Nicholas and Catharine Huss, natives of Germany, where they were manned and first settled. In 1 840 they immigrated to America, coming direct to Ohio and locating in Seneca County, where they remained until the death of j\L-s. Huss, May 5, 1873. Nichola.s Huss is now a resident of New Eiegel. Ohio. Our subject was united in maniage. January 26. 186U. with Josephine Plenz. born in New Riegel. this county, July 12, 1850. Her parents, Nicholas and Elizabeth Plenz. natives of Germany, immigrated to Big Spring Townshiji, this county, about thirty-six years ago and have lived here ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Huss are the parents of seven children : Joseph N., Philomina C Loretta M., Hemy A,, Charlie P,, Alfi-ida M. and Delphina M. Oiu- subject has followed agricultiu-al piu'suits nearly all his life, and now owns eighty acres improved land. He is one of the present trustees of Big Spring Township. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM JOHNSON, farmer. P. O. AtWan, was born in Pennsylvania, October 10, 1S14, a son of Archibald and Catharine Johnson, also natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married and first settled. They moved to Medina County. Ohio, and thence to this county in 1820, where they re.sided until death. Archibald Johnson was killed by lightning in 1845; his widow died September 1, 187U. Oui- subject was married. February 17, 1845, to Nancy Cline, born in Lancaster County, Penn., May 8. 1827, daughter of George and Maiy Cline. natives of IMaryland, who were manned in Lancaster County, first settling there; they came to this county about 1836, and here remained the residue of their lives. Mrs. Cline died in 1856. and Mi-. Cline in 1861. Our subject and wife are parents of nine childi'en, of whom eight are now living: Kebecca, Isaac, William J.. George A., Mary, Jennie, Henrj- E. and Andrew. Mr. Johnson, who has always been a farmer, owns 113 acres of land mostly improved, also town property. He is one of the old settlers of this county, and has lived an honest, straightforward life.

FRANCIS KALMES, farmer, P. O. Adi'ian, was born in Belgium. November 3. 1822; son of Nicholas and Catharine Kalmes, who departed this life in the old country. Oiu- subject immigi-ated to Ohio and located in this county in 1846. He was united in mamage, June 27, 1848, with Catharine Jenny, born in Germany in 1S28. daughter of Lewis and Margaret Jenny, natives of Europe, who came to Ohio and died in Big Spring Township, this county. ^Ir. and Mrs. Kalmes are the parents of fourteen ehildi'en: Joseph, Jane (wife of Jacob Wernement). Lewis F., Frank W., John, Catharine (wife of E. J. Curtis), Felix, Nicholas, Mary E., Anna, Josephine, Lizzie C. , Dominiek and one deceased, Theresa. Om- subject is a cai-penter by trade, an (,)CCtipation he followed several years, but of late has engaged in farming, and now owns ninety acres improved land whereon he and his family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Kalmes and family ar(> members of the Catholic Chiu'ch.

A. J. KIXNEY. farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born in New Jersey, April 24. 1807, son of Frederick and Margaret Kinney, natives of New Jersey, where they remained until their death. Our subject came to PeiTy County, Ohio, in 1S:5(1, and there resided for seven years; thence moved to "Wyandot County, Ohio, and from there to this county where he has since remained. He was united in mairiafje, in New Jersey, October IS, 1S32. with Harriet Smith, a native of that State, born October "22. 1810, daughter of Abraham and Mary Smith, also natives of New Jersey, w^here they resided until Mrs. Smith's demise, when 'Mi. .Smith moved to Pen-y County, thence to "Wyandot County, and fi'om there to Newark. Ohio, where he died. To our subject and wife liave been born ten chikken, all now married but two: Mary M. , Frederick M. . Abraham S. , Hartley L. , Margaret A. , Eobert C. , Philip S. , Alma I. , Emma and Roxanna. Mr. Kinney is a blacksmith by trade. He was raised on a farm and now owns 120 acres of very fine land. He is a F. & A. M.

CH1\RLES H. KLEIN, merchant. Now Eiegel, was born November 7, 1S.")0, in Mansfield, Richland Co. . Ohio; son of George and Anna M. Klein, residents of New Riegel. the foi-mer born in Baden, Germany, December 0, lS2r), the latter in Nassau, Prussia, April 30, 1825. They were united in marriage, in Ohio, January 1, 1850, and to them were boiTi five childi-en: Charles H. , John J., Anna C Jacob A. and Mary. Our subject was mamed, August 11, 1874, to Rosa T. "Werley, born in Cohimbus. Ohio, September 17, 1855, daughter of Andrew and Catharine "U'erley, and by this imion there are five chikh-en: Albinus, Mary C. , Dora, Stella and Bertha. ^Mi-. Klein was reared in New Riegel, and after starting out for himself first engaged in teachinc at Rockport and Monroeville, Ohio, for ten years, since which time he has lieen merchandising in New Riegel. where he keejjs a general stock of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, hardware, etc. He is postmaster of New Rieo-el, and has filled the ofKce of treasurer and clerk of the corporation since March, 1SS3. He and his famUv are members of the Catholic Church.

AUSTIN KNOWLTON, P. O. Adrian, one of the pioneer farmers of Big Spring Township, this county, was born in Massachusetts November 15. 1809, son of Timothy and Rhoda Knowlton, of English descent, natives of Massachusetts, where they were man-ied and remained until the former's death in 1823. The family then came to "Wyandot County, Ohio, and after residing there some years moved to Big Spring Township, this county, where Mrs. Knowlton died at the age of eighty-six years. Oiu' subject has resided in this county since 1830. He was united in man'iage, December 27, 1839, with Louisa McKenzie, by whom he had five chikh-en, only one now living, Mark L., born November 1, 1841. Mrs. Knowlton departed this life in September, 1848, and Mr. Knowlton then married. October 11, 1850, jMi's. Sarah E. Swigart, widow of Josiah Swigart. and born in Newark, Ohio, January 19, 1819, daughter of Titen and Elizabeth Henderson, the foi-mer deceased, the latter living at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. To our subject and wife were ijorn foui- children: Richard J., born April 17, 1858, man-ied to Ida S. Gladstone May 8, 1884; Frank Y.. born May 7, 1860; Lucy S., born January 5. 1802, and Mary L., born September 20, 1803. In early days Mi-. Knowlton sen-ed as caj)tain in the militia regiment of which ex-Gov. Fosters father was colonel. He has always engaged in fanning, and now owns 100 acres of good land, most of which he has helped to clear. Mi-s. Knowlton is a member of the ^Methodist Episcopal Chm-ch.

CATHARINE KRELL, hotel keeper, Adrian, was born in Luxemburg, Germany, December 2S, 1832. daughter of John and Susan Hen-ig, natives of Germany, who immigrated to Seneca Countj', Ohio, in 1851. settling near Bascom, where they remained until their death. Oui- subject was united in marriage, September 15. 1857, with J. N. Krell, born in Belgium in 1820, a son of Peter Krell, who departed this life in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Krell first settled in Tiffin. Ohio, where they remained until 1865, thence moved to Adrian, this county, where the family have since resided. They were the parents of six children, of whom live are now living: Jennie, Kittle, John P., Anna I. and William H. Alphonso is deceased. Mi'. Ki'ell clerked in a dry goods store for several years, then engaged in keeping the hotel which he continued in until his death, which occiuTed April 8, 1 Sfi8. The hotel is now managed by his widow and her children. The family are all members of the Catholic Chiirch,

P. JOSEPH LAFONTAINE, farmer, P. O, New Riegel, was born in Belgium September 5, 1825, son of Nicholas and Mary Lafontaine, natives of Belgimn. where they married and remained until 1841, when they immigrated to America, coming direct to Seneca Coujity, Ohio, residing in Big Spring Township until their death. Oiu' subject was united in man-iage, in 1848, with Elizabeth Wagner, born in Luxembui'g, Germany, in 1822, daughter of Michael and Anna ^^"agner, the former now ninety-foui- years of age, the latter deceased. Oiu' subject and wife are the j^arents of six children: Nicholas, mari'ied to Theresa Hepp; Maiy, wife of John Loescer; Lizzie; Susan, wife of Bartholomew Kenney; Lena, wife of Peter Mose, and Kose, Mr, Lafontaine owns 200 acres of first-class land. He settled on his present farm in 1849, He and his familv are members of the Catholic Chm-ch.

JAMES W. LAWHEAD. farmer, P. O Adi'ian, was born in Franklin County, Penn. , Januarj' 10. 1822: son of James and Jane Lawhead, also natives of Pennsylvania, where they remained until the former's death, which occurred in 1832. The widow and her five children subsequently accompanied her father to Adams County, Penn. . where they remained until the spring of 18-45, when our subject, who was then twenty-three years of age, and the eldest of the family, brought his mother, three sisters and one brother to Big Spring Township, this county, and settled on the farm where he and his family now reside. His mother departed this life in 1878, James W, Lawhead was united in marriage, the first time, November 11, 1847, with Maria Frederick, born in Ohio in 1824, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Frederick (both now deceased), and to this union was born one child, William H. , married and now residing in ^\'ood County, Ohio, Mrs, Lawhead dying Januarj- 1, 1848, Mr, Lawhead then married, November 22, 1850, Catherine Dievly, born in Stark County, Ohio, in 1826, daughter of Henry and Barbara Dievly (both deceased), and by this union are seven children, foiu- of whom are now living: Mary J,, Lewis, Sarah E. and Jacob E. Oiu- subject owns 288 acres of improved land, and for a number of years was engaged in buying and selling stock. He served as county coroner one term.

DANIEL LENNER, farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born in Stark County, Ohio, March 27, 1835. His parents. Christian and Catherine Lenner, were natives of Bavaria, Gennany. where they were married: they immigrated to New York in 1831, and remained there until the spring of 1832, when they moved to Stark County, Ohio, where they resided imtil 1837, when they moved to Big Spring Township, this coimty, and here Mrs, Lenner died November 28, 1876, Christian Lenner has made his home with his son Daniel ever since his wife's death, Chi'istian and Catherine Lenner were the parents of five childien, of whom two siu-vive: Daniel and Catherine Miller, the eldest daughter. Our subject was united in marriage. May 10, 1859, with Frances V. Ribley, born in Virginia September 14, 1840, daiighter of John and Mary Ribley. natives of France, where they were married; thence they immigrated to America, locating in Baltimore, Md. , in 1832; from thence moving to Vir- giuia: thence to Sandusky County. Ohio, and from there to ^^'yandot County, Ohio, where tliey remained until ]\Ii\s. Ribleys death, which occurred March 14, 1S77. Ml'. Itibley resides with his daufjhter. Mr. and Mrs. Louuer are the parents of eight chikireu: Alven D., Mary C. . Rollin W., Jay, Roseoe, Susan E. , Cora B. and Clara A. Mr. Lenner owns 373 acres of land, mostly imjirovod. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. ; has served as township appraiser. He is a member of the Reformed Church; his wife of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch.

JOHN LUZADER, farmer, P. O. Carey, Wyandot County, was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 17, 1814; son of Thomas and Margaret Luzader, natives of Virginia, who were born and man'ied near Grafton; thence they emigi-ated to Ross County, Ohio, remaining there until their death; the former dying about 1821, the latter in 1823. Oiu' subject moved to ^^'yandot (then Crawford) County. Ohio, in 1827, thence came to Seneca County in 1833. He was united in marriage. January 1(\ 183'.). with Sarah Latto. born in Pennsylvania. July 20, 1819, daughter of Ephraim and Christiana Latto (both deceased), and to this union were born ten childi-en. of whom seven are now living. Mrs. Luzader departed this life June 1), 18f5(), and her loss was deeply mourned In* her family and a host of fi-iends. Mr. Luzader man'ied. for his second wife. January 1, 1802. Cynthia Dil>le. born in Big Spring Township, this county, June 1(), 1838, daughter of Frederick and Frederica Dible (both deceased), and by her he has one child. Ovu' subject owns 129 acres of land, mostly improved. He has filled the offices of constable and clerk of his townshij). with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.

THOMAS M.iRKS. saloon keeper. New Riegel, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, April 15, 1856, son of Nicholas and Theresa Marks, natives of Germany, former born in 1809, latter in 1823; they were married in Germany and immigrated to America, coming direct to this county. July 7, 1850. and settling in Big Spring Township, where they have remained ever since. Our subject was united in man'iage. June 20. 1883, with Kate Wagner, born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 19, 1859, daughter of Jacob and Mary M'agner, also natives of Germany, coming to America and dii'ectto this county, settling in Big Spring Township, where they reside at present. Our subject and wife are parents of two childi'en: Adeline and Jacob. Mr. Marks was reared on a farm, and in 1882 moved to New Riegel, where he has since been engaged in keeping saloon, and where he owns fine town property. He and his wife belong to the Catholic Church.

JOHN B. iLlRTZ, farmer. P. O. New Riegel. was born in Belgiiim, Au gust 31. 1820. son of Heui'y and Margaret Martz.also natives of Belgium, where they were married and remained until 184r). at which time they embarked for America, coming direct to Big Spring Township, this county, and hero resided the residue of their days. Our subject resided here with his father until February 10, 1852, in which year he went to California, working in the gold mountains for two years; after that time he returned to Big Spring Township, Seneca County, and was imited in marriage, January 31, 1850, with Elizal>eth Martz born in Belgium, July 22. 1834, daughter of Michael and Kate Martz (both deceased). To our subject and wife were born nine chikireu, five now living: Margaret, wife of Jacob Fetzer; Susan, wife of John Wagner; Nicholas. Catharine and Mary: and four deceased: Henrj-. John. Elizabeth and Michael Mr. Martz owns eighty acres of fine land where he and his family reside. The familv are members of the Catholic Church of St. Boniface.

natives of Luxemburg, Germany, who immigrated to America in 1840, settling in Big Spring Township, this county, where they remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage, August 2, 1865, with Rosie Guilliam, born in Big Spring Township, this county, December 25, 1848, daughter of John and Elizabeth Guilliam (both deceased). I\Ii-. and Mrs. Mathias were the parents of twelve childi-en, of whom. Clara, Andrew, Nicholas, Lizzie, Joseph, Theresa, Martin, Fronia and Theodore are living, and Adam. Michael and Lizzie are deceased. Our subject is a blacksmith by trade, but for several years has engaged in farming and now owns 130 acres of good land in a state of CTiltivation. He filled the office of tru.stee of the township for foui- years, and was clerk of the school board nine years. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at Saint Nicholas, of which he is trustee.

NICHOLAS MATHIAS, gi-ocer, New Eiegel, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, July 25, 1849, a son of Lewis and Josephine Mathias, natives of Eiu'ope, who immigrated to Big Spring To\vnship, this county, and after marriage settling in same township, where they remained until the death of Lewis Mathias, which occiuTed August 6. 1878: his widow survives him. Our subject was united in man'iage. October 17, 1871, with Margaret Nepper, born in Big Spring Township, this county, June 22, 1854, daughter of Felix and Josephine Nepper. and to this union were born six children: Lewis N. , Mary J. . Rosa M. . Elizabeth A. . Edward V. and Eleanor M. 'Mr. Mathias. who was reared on a farm, moved to New Eiegel in 1876 (where he has nice property), and has since been engaged in merchandising. He keeps a full stock of groceries and provisions and has also a bar attached. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Church..

FELIX NEPPER, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Belgium, November 13, 1815, son of Bernard and Mary J. Nepper, also natives of Belgium, where they lived and died. Oiu' subject was married in Belgium, October 30, 1849. to Josephine Defountain. born March 20, 1820, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Defountain. who departed this life in the old country. Our subject and wife have four childi-en: Charles, born February 7, 1850; Margaret, born June 17, 1854; Victor, born November 25, 1857; Augustus, born October 3, 1859. Mr. Nepper came to this county in 1853. He has been engaged in farming all his life, and now owns eighty-nine acres of improved land in Big Spring Township, whereon he resides. He and all his family are faithful members of the Catholic Chm-ch of St. Nicholas.

JOSEPH D. PETERS, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, September 16, 1823, a son of Ephraim and xVnna (Thompson) Peters, natives of Virginia, where they were married and first settled; thence they moved to Belmont County, Ohio, about 1824, and fi-om there to Jefferson County, and in 1834 moved to Hancock Coimty, where Ephraim Peters died in 1844 ; his widow was subsequently married to John MiUlen, a soldier in the late civil war, and who died in the hospital at Nashville, Tenn. : she resides near the old home farm and was seventj -five years of age August 7, 1884. Our subject was married, September 17, 1848, to Sarah Benham. born in Wyandot County. Ohio. November 11. 1829, a daughter of William and Julia Benham (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Peters were the parents of four chiliken, two now living: Josephine, wife of Daniel Shentz. and Melvina J., wife oE William Fiu-gerson ; the deceased are ^Villiam and Sarah J. Mrs. Peters departed this life March 2, 1855,and Mr. Peters was married, on second occasion, November 6, 1855, to Nancy Roller, born in Hancock County, Ohio. April 4, 1837, daughter of Caleb (deceased) and Sarah Roller. To this union have been born nine childi-en. seven now living: Ida M., Charles J.. Alma K.. Hany

O. , Anua, Ada D. and Mertie E. Emma aud Kose are deceased. Mr. Peters and his family settled in Big Spring Township in 1849. He owns 250 acres improved laiul. He and his wife are members of the Jlethodist Episcopal Church. During the late war of the Kebellion Mi-. Peters enlisted, March >^. ISC)."), in Company E. One Hundi-ed aud Ninety-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out at Camj) Bradford, near Baltimore. Md. , August S, 1865. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

AUGUSTE PETHE, farmer, P. O. Ackian, was born December 28, 1830, in Belgium, where his j)arents, John B. and Barbara Pethe, were also born and wli(>re they married and died. Our subject immigrated to America and settled in Big Spring Township, this county, in 1859. I^ovember 13, 1800, he married Apoline Guillamu of same nativity, born Jime 3. 1831, daughter of Frank and Theresa Guillaum, also natives of Belgium, where they were married ; thence they came to America, and in 1853. located in Big Spring Township, this county, where they have since resided. Oiu- siibject and wife have had a family of seven children, sis now living: Mary, wife of John Schira: Philomena, Victoria, Frank, Joseph and AN'illiam: Leopold is deceased. ilr. Pethe, who was reared on a faiin, has followed agricultural piu-suits all his life. He owns fifty-eight and a half acres improved land where he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Chm'ch at St. Nicholas.

KEV. BONIFACE ErSS. C. PP. S. , Catholic Priest, New Riegel, was born in Auglaize County. Ohio. November 12, 1855. son of John and Barbara Russ, natives of Bavaria, Germany, where the former was born in 1812. latter in 1815; they immigrated to America, coming direct to Auglaize County. Ohio, where John Russ died in 1872, and his widow still resides. Oiu- subject acquired his education in Carthageua, Mercer Co., Ohio. After his ordination, in 1878, he took charge of a congregation at St. Sebastian, Ohio, and August 24. 1880, he became pastor of the large congregation at New Riegel which was one of the iirst churches in the county.

ANTHONY SCHALK. fai-mer. P. O. New Riegel, was born near Fostoria, Seneca Co., Ohio, February 12, 1852. son of Martin and Amelia Schalk. natives of Biron, France, who immigrated to America, and were married and first settled near Fostoria, this county, there remaining until 1S5S; thence they moved on the farm where our subject now resides, where they lived until the death of Martin Schalk, February 2, 1875; his widow is a resident of Tiffin, Ohio. Om- subject was united in marriage. May 11, 1875, with Anna K. Kline, liorn in Rome, Richland Co., Ohio, October 20, 1855, daughter of George and Anna M. Kline, now living in New Riegel, Ohio. Mr. and ]Mrs. Schalk are the parents of four childi-en, two living: Mary P.. born iSIay 15. 1880; Lewis A., born February 7, 1885, and two deceased: Isabella and Florian J. 5Ir. Schalk o^^-ns ninety-five acres of improved land, where he and his family reside; also has an interest in the Schalk store in New Riegel, Ohio. He and his wife are consistent members of the Catholic Church.

JACOB SCHIFFER, teacher. New Riegel, was born in Bavaria. Germany. September 29, 1839, son of LawTance and Christena Schiffer, also natives of Bavaria, where they were mairied, aud where La\\Tance Schiffer ditnl in 1847. His widow subsequently man'ied John Brown (who died in 1880). aud still resides in her native land. Our subject immigrated to America July 1, 1857, first settling in Clarion County, Penn. ; from there moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1800, where he remained till 1S<);^; thence went to Dearborn County, Ind,, and from there returned to this county, locating in New Riegel in 1807, where he has remained ever since. He was united in maiTiage. October IS,

18G0, with Thei-esa Werley. horn in Badeu. Geiinany. October 14, 1835. daughter of Francis and Agatha Werley. natives of Baden, where they remained until their death. 5lr. and ili-s. Schiffer are the parents of six children, four now li\'ing: Maiy, Stephen, Julius and Rudolph. Oiu- subject has been a teacher for over twenty-five years, and is organist in the New Eiegel church. He and his family are members of the Catholic Chiu-eh at St. Boniface.

A. C. SCHINDLER, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, is one of the industrious and enterprising young farmers of Big Spring Township, this county, whore he was born July 4, IStiO, a son of Charles and Ursula Scliindler, natives of Baden, Germany. Oiu- sulijeet's father was twice married, the first time in Baden, second time in Seneca County, Ohio, and was the parent of the following childi'en: John, by his first wife; and by his second wife, Mary, wife of Michael Grass; Agatha, wife of John Klein: Anthony C. ; Frances and Elizabeth now living, and Jacob and Frederick deceased. Oui' subject, with his brother-in-law is managing his fathei-'s farm, comprising 200 acres of laud in a high state of cultivation. The family are all members of the Catholic Church of St. Boniface.

CHARLES SCHUBERT, farmer. P. O. Alvada, was born in Germany, November 1, 1833, son of Henry and Elizabeth Sehubeit. natives of Germany who immigrated to America and to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1853, settling in Big Spring Township where they remained about two years; thence moved to Sandusky County, Ohio, and in 1865 retiu-ned to this coiiuty where Henry Schubert died in 1877, and his widow resides with her son. Om- subject was united in marriage, October 27, 1859, with Sarah Krabill, born in Big Spring Township, this county, January 29, 1839, a daughter of David and Jemima Krabill, now residing in Hancock County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Schubert have been born seven children: Han-iet A. (wife of Jacob M. Wagner), Mary A., Elmer A., Lewis C, Jacob W., Sylvester and Jessie A. Our subject followed his trade, that of a carpenter, eight years; then engaged in farming and now owns 154 acres of land which is improved, and on which is one of the finest residences in Big Spring Township. He is a member of the Lutheran Chiu'ch. Mr. Schubert is a justice of the peace, an ofiice he has served in for six years ; is also township treasurer at present time.

JOHNM. SMTH. farmer, P. O. New Riegei, was bornFebraaiy 14. 1824, son of Conrad and Elizabeth Smith, natives of Germany, where they married and remained until 1834, then immigrated to America, coming to Seneca County, Ohio, where they resided the balance of their lives; Com-ad Smith died in 1880, his wife in 1870. Oiu- subject was mairied. October 21, 1847, to Catharine Sauter, born in Bavaria. Germany. June 22, 1830, daughter of Philip A. and Barbara Sauter, both of whom died in Seneca County. Ohio. To Jlr. and Mrs. Smith were Dorn twelve childi-en. nine living: Coni'ad, Hemy C, John W., Frank B., Charles D., Rosella, William H.. Albert F. and Edward F., and three deceased: George W.. Christena and Anna C. Oiu' subject is a brick and stone mason by trade, but has been engaged in farming since 1843. He owns 200 acres, mostly imjiroved land. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Chiu-ch. Mrs. Smith departed this life, January 3. 1872; she was a loving wife, a kind mother, and her loss was moiu-ned by all who knew her.

WILLIAM SMITH, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in the St;ito of New York, February 18. 1815. son of Timothy and Catharine Smith, also natives of New York, who came to Seneca County. Ohio, in 1833 and remained until their death; the former died in 1853, the latter in 1883. Oiu- subject has been thrip(> iiKUTioil: on first occasion to Catbarino Boiiclicr. a native of ]'(>iuisylva- Ilia and danglitcr of Jacob and Catharine Boucher (both deceased), and by lier he had ei^ht chikh-eii. live now living: Sarah E., John B., Maryette, Jacol) \V. and Sevilhi A. JIi's. Smith died April 7, ISfio, and Mr. Smith then mari'ied Mi-s. Boucher, a widow and a native of Ohio, who departed this life in 1807. He was ajrain united in marriage, this time with Annetta McClellan, a native of "Williams County, Ohio, born September 2, 1844, daughter of William and Sophia McClellan. and to this union was l)orn one child. Nettie .Vlvada. afiiT whom was named Ah'ada. now a thriving village and which was laid out by Mr. Smith on his farm, Januaiy VI. 187f). Om- subject owns 140 acres of good land and a saw-mill. He was assessor, also trustee for several years: has been owner of four saw-mills, one of which is running at the present time. Ml-. Smith also built a grist-mill which he operated twelve years. He was ticket, fi-eight and express agent for six years, also postmaster for six years, and carried on a diT goods and grocery store. He has filled the offices of justice of the i)eaee and constable with credit to himself, and to the satisfaction of the people.

JACOB SPRAW. fanner. P. O. Berwick, was Ijorn in Bavaria. Germany, .luly '1'k 180',): son of Adam and Catharine Spraw. natives of Germany who immigrated to America, where they lived and died. Our subject came to Ohio in 1882. and located in Big Spring Township, this county. He was manied, August 2, 1848. to Salome AVe^iner. born in France. September 2, 1828, daughter of Jacob and Salome ^\'eyrner. the former of whom died in "Wayne County, the latter in Fulton County, Ohio. To Mi-, and Mrs. Spraw have been born ten children, seven now living: Jacob; Catharine, wife of Henry (irunder: Elizabeth, wife of Frank Erney: Adam; Rachael. wife of Philip Chrisman: Mary : Ellie C and three deceased: Sarah. Hattie and an infant. Mr. Spraw t>wus eighty acres of land, whereon he and his family reside. He and his wife are memljers of the German IJefornied Chiuch. and are among th(> leading families of Seneca County.

HEXKY TIELL. farmer, P. O. Alvada. was liorn in Luxemburg. Germany. Xovember 80. 1819; son of .Antb-ew and Susan Tiell, both natives of Luxembm'g. where they were manied and remained until theii' death. Our subject immigi'ated to America in 1849, locating in Seneca County, Ohio, where he was united in marriage. April 13, 1857, with Catharine Lucius, who was born in Belgium. January 24. 1887. Her parents were Jose]ih and (Catharine Lucius, also natives of Belgium, and who immigi'ated to America, settling in Seneca Connty, Ohio, in 18ri4, and her(> lived and died. Mr. and Mrs. Tiell hav<> lieen blessed with twelve childi'en, eight now living: Jose]ih, Peter. Lewis. John, Michael, Nicholas, Henry and Albert; th(> deceased are ^lary. Cathaiine. Jlary and Martin. Om' sul)ject owns 100 acres of land, mostly improved, where he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church at St. Nicholas. Mi-. Tiell came to Seneca County, remaining three years, thence went to California and worked in a gold mine for thirteen months, then retm-ned to Seneca County and engaged in farming, in which he has continued ever since.

AL'GUST M'EINANDY. Adrian, one of the enterprising young teachers of Seneca Connty. was l)orn in Big Spring Township, this county. September 80. 1S()1. son of Michael and Philomena Weinandy. former of whom, born in Holland. September 14, 1828, immigrated to America in lSr>7: latter born in Belgium, Septemljer U). 1S8'J, came to America in 1840. This coujile were united in marriage August 80. 1859, in Seneca County, Ohio, and settled in Big Spring Township, where they have ever since remained. They are the parents of foiu' childi-en: August, Frank J., John P. and Jacob. Oxir subject was reared on a farm and acquired Lis education in the common school and at Heidelberg College, Tiffin. Ohio: he also took a course in the commercial schools of Dayton, Ohio. He is now teaching his first term iu the schools of his native township and is meeting with splendid success. He and the rest of the family are faithful members of the Catholic Church.

J. WELLY, farmer P. O. Alvada, was born in Seneca County. Ohio, October 80, 1S4G: son of Michael and Theresa (Rinehart) Welly, natives of Germany, who immigrated to Seneca County, Ohio, where they were united in maiTiage. locating in Big Spring Township and there remained until then- death, Michael AVelly dying in August. IStiO. his widow in 1862. Oiu' subject was married. January 19. 1875, to Miss Helena Nye. born in 1852. daughter of Frederick and Catharine Nye, also natives of Germany, who immigrated to this county and settled in Big Spring Township, where they resided till their death. Mr. Nye dying in August. 1868. and Mrs. Nye in June, 1884. To Mr. and j\Ii's. Welly were born sis childi'en, five now living: Frank S. , Frederick J., Catharine, Daniel S. and Susan: Lovina is deceased. Oiu' subject was reared on a farm and has always followed agricultural piirsuits. He now owns 284 acres of land, nearly all of which is improved, and wln-reon he resides. He and his family are members of the Catholic Chiu-ch.

ANDREW ^\'ERLEY, retired merchant, mavor of New Riegel. was born in Baden, Germany, November 22. 1825; son of Francis Joseph and Agatha Werley, also natives of Baden, where they married, lived and died, former September 23, 1848, latter October 15, same year. Oiu- subject immigrated to America, coming direct to Delaware County. Ohio, June 29, 1846, where he remained for a short time, and then went to Columbus, Ohio. Here he was united in marriage. August 27. 1851, with Catharine Smith, born in Baden, Germany, August 2(5, 1828, daughter of Philip and Anna Smith. Mr. Smith died in 1853; his wife in 1830. To ^Mr. and Mrs. A\ erley were born twelve childi-en, nine living: Rosa, wife of C. H. Klein: Stephen A.; PhDomena M. ; Clotilda T. : Sophia T. ; Victor M. ; Loretta E. ; Isal)ella ^L ; and Seraphene C. ; and three deceased: Isabella. Matilda and Albinus. In 1850 our subject, with his family, moved to New Riegel. this county, where they have since resided. Mr. Merley is a clock-maker by trade, and after coming to this counti-y first engaged in iseddling clocks ; then was employed by the Ohio Tool Comi)any. at Coliimbus, Ohio. After coming to New Riegel he embarked iu merchandising, in which he continued for about twenty years, since when he has engaged in the grain trade to some extent. He tilled the office of township treasurer for nineteen years; was the first postmaster of New Riegel. and after the town was incorporated was elected to the office of mayor, a position he is tilling at the present time. He and his familv are members of the Catholic Church.

aiARTIN AVETZEL. harness-maker. New Riegel. was born in Baden, Germany. November 1 1, 1832; son of Jacob and Anna Wetzel, natives of Baden, where they married, lived and died. Oiu- subject came to America and to Huron County. Ohio, in 1855, where he remained a short time; came to Seneca County in 1S5U, and in 1800 moved to Kansas, thence returned to Seneca County; from here he went to Canada, where he remained until 1862, when he took a trip to Detroit, Mich. , and on his retm-n came to this county, locating in New Riegel. where he has since remained. He was united in marriage. May 21, 1867. with Catharine Gase. born Septemlier 29, 1842. daughter of George and Catharine Gase, who ai'e both living. To oiu" subject and wife have been born eight children: Joseph. George. Jacob. John, Charles, Elizabeth, Edward and Anna. ^Ir. Wetzel has followed the occupation of saddler about twenty-eight years. He owns nice property in New Hiegcl. wliere ho resides, and by industrious habits and economical management has accumuhited a competence. He has an enviable reputation for honesty and integrity. He and his family are consistent m<>mbers of the Catholic Churcli.

GEORGE AVONDEFx. farmer, P. O.Adrian, was born in Mifllin County. Penn., June lU, 181U. His parents. Daniel and Catharine Wonder, were born and married and lived in Pennsylvania until 1823, vrhen they moved to Wayne County, Ohio, and in 1830 moved to Thompson Township, this county, and fi-om tliere to "Wyandot County, where !Mi*s. Wonder died. Daniel Wonder is now ninetyfour years of age. and resides with his son George. Our subject was united in marriage. May '2'2, 184."), with Nancy Henney, born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 17. 1823, daughter of Adam and Cathaiine Henney (both deceased). -Mr. and Ill's. Wonder are the parents of twelv(> children, of whom six are now living: Cynthia, Agnes, Emma. Henry E.. Hattie and Lucy Y. Our subject owns oTlt acres of good land. He has filled the olfice of trustee of Crawford Township, Wyandot County. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Chvu'ch.

B. G. WULLENSCHNEIDER, hotel keeper. New Riegel. was born in Big S]-)ring Township, this county, January 25. 1 845. His parents were John and Elizabeth Wullenschneider. natives of Germany, the former of whom immigiated to Licking County, the latter to Seneca County. Ohio. They were married in Licking County, and settled in Big Spring Township, this countj', remaining here until Mr. \\'ullenschneider"s death, which occurred in 1800. His widow is still living. Oiu' subject was united in marriage, in 1S71, with Josephine Zeuder, born in Big Spring Township, this county, and to this union were born thi-ee childien: Mary, Anna and Ida. Our subject's wife dying in 187(), he then man-ied, November 24. 187U, Theresa Klaus, born in Big Sjiring Township, this county, October 21, 18G0, daughter of Peter (deceased) and Catharine Klaus, and to this marriage were born three childi-en: Joseph, Ellen and Clara Y. Our subject since starting out for himself has engaged in farming and saw milling, but is now proprietor of the Empire Hotel in New Riegel. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Chiirch.

JOSEPH ZENDER. butcher. New Riegel. was born in Big Spring Townsliip. this county. May 28, 1835, son of Nimrod and Mary Zender, the former a native of Switzerland, the latter of Luxemburg, who immigrated to America after they were married, and located in Big Spring Township, where the}' remained until their death. Nimrod Zender died January 10, 1806, and his widow October 31, 1870. Oiu- subject was maixied, October 15, 1872, to Margartit Erford, born in Big Spring Township, this county, January 28, 1852, daughter of Peter and Catharine Erford. residents of that township. This union has been blessed with six childi'en. four living: Peter, Kate M. , Lucy L. and Mary E., and two deceased: Frank A\'. and Theresa S. Our subject was reared on a fann and followed agricultm-al pursuits until December, 1881, when he moved to New Riegel. where he owns good property, and is engaged in butchering, enjoying a gootl patronage. He has tilled the offices of constable and marshal of New Riegel with credit to himself and'to the satisfaction of his coustituent.s. He and his family are consistent members of the Catholic Church.

ISAAC S. BALD^VIN, farmer, P. O. Bloomville. was born December 10, 1838, in Republic, this county. His parents. Nathan and Matilda Baldwin, natives of Cayuga, N. Y. . settled in this county in 1835. and after living three years on their farm in Scipio Township moved to Republic, where Nathan Baldwin caiTied on a wagon shop until his death. September 3, 1849. INIrs. Baldwin kept her family together until they gi-ew to manhood and womanhood; their names are George H. . now a resident of Ionia County. Mich. : Isaac S. : Rush P., who served three years during the late Rebellion as a member of the Twenty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Ninth Ohio Volunteer Cavaliy. and Mrs. Addie S. Chittenden, a resident of Republic, this county. Oirr sul)- ject was man-ied. February 7. 1861, to Miss Ellen Krilley. who bore him the following children : Eliza. William and two deceased. Mi', and Mrs. Baldwin moved to Ionia County. Mich., and there developed a farm. i\Irs. Baldwin subsequently retiu'ned to Republic for medical treatment, and there died July 2, 1872. Oui- subject then also retm-ned to this county, and here married, March <). 1873, Mrs. Emily J. Brown, of Bloom Township, the widow of William Brown (by whom she had one daughter - Wilhelmina), and who was born in Bloom Township February 9, 1838, daughter of Butler and ^laiy (Boyd) Munsell. To this union were born Nettie and Nellie (twins), Freddie and Jesse. Mr. Baldwin has a farm comprising eighty acres of well-improved land, which he has cleared up and developed within the last ten years. He is a supporter of the Democratic party : has sen'ed his township as assessor three tei-ms and is a citizen highly respected by all. Mrs. Baldwin is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Chiirch.

LEWIS C. BIRK. jiroprietor of harness shop and liverv" stable. Bloomville, was born June 19, 1854. in Bucjtus. Ohio, where his parents. John G. and Hannah Birk. still reside. At foxu-teen years of age om- subject began learning the trade of saddler and harness-maker. He mamed, June 19, 1876, Miss Carrie Kirgis. who was born on the farm in Lykens Township. Crawford Co. . Ohio. Mr. and Mj-s. Birk located in Bloomville, this county, in May, 1 878, and he at once established a shop where he manufactures a general line of harness, saddles, etc. , and keeps a full stock of whips, lirushes, robes, blankets and hoi-se furnishing goods. This is the only ])lace of the kind in Bloomville. and one of the best and most comjilete shops in Seneca County. In March. 1 884. Mr. Birk established a livery stable in Bloomville. building a new barn and furnishing it throughout, and. as he believes in the old adage that " what is worth doiucj at all is worth doing well. ' ' has made it one of the best liveries in the county. Htli. Birk is a member of the K. of P.

EDWARD P. BLISS, merchant, Bloomville. was born in Ledyard. Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 1. 1833. His father. Parley Bliss, was di-owned in Cayuga Lake, June '29. 1834: his widowed mother, Mrs. Polly Bliss, came to Scipio Township, this county, in 1835. Here oiu' subject gi'ew to maturity, receiving his education in the school of the home district. At eighteen years of age he began life for himself as clerk in a di-y goods store, an occupation he followed until he embarked in business on his ovra account in 1857. He carried on a store in Republic. Ohio, until 1859. when he located in Bloomville. and estab- lished a storo. woll known to all of the older inhabitants, in the old HunsickiT Block. In 1808 he purchased the hotel building oppo-site, in which he carried on the store in connection with the hotel for about ten years. In 1878, in partnership wth John T. lleid, he built the Commercial Block in Bloomville. This block was the beginning of the improvements of the town, and is .still one of the best business buildings in the place. Mr. Bli.ss at once located in the store which he still occupies in this block, and has here the oldest dry goods establishment as well as the oldest business house, carried on continuously by the same iiro])rietor in Bloomville. He has a full line of dry goods, boots, shoes, hats. caps, notions, etc., and has built up an extensive trade, which he continues to hold above all competitors. November 16. 1854, Mr. Bli.ss was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Krilley, who died September 12. 1878, leaving four children: Melvin O., Malcolm E., Willie H. and Ginnella. Mr. Bliss maiTied, on second occasion. December 2, 1874, Miss Nancy E. Tiu-ner. wht) died April 1. 1875. He afterward married. June 7, 1877. Miss Eliza A. Andrews, a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bliss is a lifelong Republican and takes an active interest in public affairs.

JAMES BOYD (decea.sed) was born Jamuiry 81. 1805, in Centre County, Penu. His father. Thomas Boyd, moved to Boss County. Ohio, in 1818. and thence to Bloom Township, this county, in April, 1822, where he cleared up a farm and resided until his death in 1847. James Boyd mamed Miss Eliza Steele, who died leaving two daughters; Elizabeth, wife of George Shumaker, of ANatson Station. Ohio, and Mi's. Emily Everett, who died in San Francisco, Cal.. in Novemlier. 1871. Our subject mamed, on second occasion. Miss Mercy Smith, who was born in Cayuga County, N. Y., reared at Hadley, Mass.. and came to Scijiio Township, this county, with her widow'ed mother and brothers about 1885. To this union were born three children: James T., Ethan C and Ellen E. Mrs. Boyd died July 14, 1865. Mr. Boyd ended a useful life, November 11, 1871. at his homestead on Honev Creek, this county.

JAMES T. BOYD, fanner, P. O. Bloom\dile. was born July"24. 1842. in Bloom Township, this county. After attending the schools of the district he completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler at llepxiblic. AVhile at that school he enlisted. September 25 1861, in the Fifty-lifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and took part in many of the historical engagements of Virginia and the southeast. He received a severe wound in the right shoidder at the battle of Resaca. Ga. : re-enlisted with his regiment and served until the close of the war. Ix'ing discharged. July 20. 1865. He bore a distinguished part in the sei-vice and rose to the rank of ca]itain of his comi)any. Retmning home after the struggle he adopted agricultural pursuits. He was man-ied, October 10, 1867, to ^Nliss Vu-ginia E. DeA\itt, eldest daughter of the well known pioneer, William DeWitt, of Bloomville. Ohio. They have since resided on their pleasant farm of 175 acres. Their children are Smith DeWitt, Mary Alice, James Everett and Carrie Eoline. "Mi-. Boyd is a Republican in politics. He has served his township as assessor and assistant Fnited States marshal, and took the census in 1.S70 in Bloom. Venice and Reed Townships, this county. Mr. and Mi-s. Bovd are members of the Presbvterian ChiU'ch.

CONRAD BRINER. farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born November 8, 1830. in Baden. Germany. His parents, John and Sophia Briner. came to America and settled in Bloom Township, this county. May 1 . 1 852. Here they purchased a home where they resided until their death. John Briner died, August 28, 1878: his widow, December 18. 1882, each aged eighty-two years. Theii' eight children were Mrs. Catherine Sitsler, residing in Germany; Susan (deceased): Jacob, residing in Logan Coimty. Ohio; Conrad, Henry and Eliz- abeth. living in Bloom Township; John, residing in Pittsbvu'gh, Penri., an J Adam, a resident of Hardin County. Ohio. Our subject received an excellent education in his native language in Baden, and coming to America with his parents he has resided here ever since. He was manied. November IT). 1857. to Miss Anna Hunsicker, born in 1824, daughter of Michael and Hannah Hunsicker. Her parents moved from Montgomery Coimty. Penn. . to Columbiana County. Ohio, in 1887. and thence to Bloom Township, this county, in 1842. and subsequently to Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Briner's childi'en. Ida (Mi's. Reif). Marsin. Adam. Jacob. William. Josephine and Frank are intelligent and industrious, occupying high positions in society. Hilr. Briner is a member of the Reformed Chiu'ch; Mrs. Briner. of the Mennonite society. They have been very successful through life; starting with but smiill means, they have accumulated a comfortable competency, and own a fine farm of 280 acres.