Adams Township (part 5 of 7)

JOSIAH HEDGES, founder of Tiffin, was a lineal descendant of Sir Charles Hedges, one of the Secretaries of State under Queen Anne, of England, and a member of the British Parliament. Joseph Hedges, who was a son of Charles Hedges, gentleman, and grandson of Sir Charles, came to America at an early day and settled in Prince George County. Md. He had nine children, two of whom - Charles and Josej^h - moved to Frederick County. The former of these became the father of foiu'teen childi'en. one of whom was named Charles; the latter had only one child, a daughter, ReViecea. intermarrying, left their Maryland home and settled in Virginia. They were the parents of eleven children, including the subject of this sketch, who was born in Brooke County, Va. , April 1), 1778. Reared amid the incidents of a long war, inspired by contact with heroes of the Revolution. Josiah grew up a sturdy, resolute and self-reliant youth. At the age of eighteen he was engaged on his own account in shipjiiug produce fi'om Wheeling to New Orleaus. the then seat of the French Government of Louisiana. About the same time he moved into the " "Northwestern Territory." He was permanently located there in 1801, and when a year afterward Ohio was admitted as a State into the Union, the peoi)le of Belmont County conferred the honor of making him their , first sheriff. Intelligent, energetic and upright, this executor of the law, young as he was, discharged the duties of the high trust with promptness and discretion, and secm-ed the good will of his fellow citizens, for. upon the expiiation of his term he was chosen clerk of the courts. He made a careful and efficient clerk and continued to hold that office until, tiu-ning his attention to mercantile pursuits, he devoted his time to the establishing of an extensive trade at St. Clairsville. There were no commercial agents on the road in those days, no facilities for exchange, and Philadelphia (300 miles away) was the nearest point at which to replenish a depleted stock. Thither on horseback, semiannually, the enterpiising merchant journeyed, with large sums of money on his person, to make selections and pay for the goods he might purchase. By prudent investment and judicious management Mr. Hedges made the St. Clairsville venture a success, and. in 18111. he started a new store in Manslield. Ohio, and associated with him as partners, his brothers. Elza Hedges, a man of mark in his day. and Gen. James Hedges, a distinguished soldier of the war of ISI'2. on Gen. Harrison's staff. The Hedges Brothers, of Manslield, were a prosperous lirm. and a sti'ong l)ond of fi-iendship existed between its members throughout their lives. In 1820 Josiah Hedges visited Fort Ball, bought a tract of land opposite it, on the Sandusky River, laid out a town, which in honor of his warm personal friend, the first governor of Ohio, he named Tiffin. In \S'2'Z he had put up« saw-mill, built a mill for making flour, erected a public hall, provided rooms for offices and shops and then by disposing of building lots at moderate jiriees. and being lenient and magnanimous with purchasers the infant town of Tiffin grmv apace. In 1824. upon the organization of Seneca County. Mr. Hedges aspired to make TifHn the county seat. It was centrally located and had many natiu'al advantages, and its founder jiroposed donating ample and suitable grounds for county buildings. Across the river, however, was a troublesome rival. At Fort Ball a town called Oakley had been started, equally well situated, and which its projjrietor. Jesse Spencer, declared outranked Tifhn in seniority and in its reminiscences of history. While the respective fi'iends of these two places were studying how best to get ahead, INIi'. Hedges, with his usual quickness of decision and promptness of action, cut the gordian knot by buying out Spencer, and becoming the owner of both Oakley and Tifiin. The county seat secured, the town increased steadily, the land office was removed to it from Delaware, manufactories sprung up. commorcp floiu'ishcd. aiul Mj'. Hedges lived to see si wildi'incss tiansformed into a city of eheei-fiil homes and busy iiidiistiy. l^nterprisiiig and pnl>lie. spirited tliougli he was, ]Mr. Hedj^es did not seek ])ul)lie position, but intelligence, integrity and sound judgment were qualities wliich his fellow citizens recognized in him, and of which they availed themselv(>s. in 1^25. by electing liim to the Legislature. He representcnl in that body the counties of Sandusky, Crawford. Seneca and Marion, and discharg(>d the duties of legislator with marked ability. In the good old dajs of Jackson and Clay, Mr. Hedges was an ardent ^^ hig. He was frequently nominated by his party for political prefermeTit. But the Democrats having the ascendancy, he held no political ortice until 1830, when he was re-elected to the Legislatm-e by the district composed of Seneca. Hancock. Sandusky and Wood. His legislative career was characterized l)y industry and by an unswerving devotion to the yoiing counties of the Noi'thwest. Mr. Hedges jjossessed the attributes of a good citizen and ('hristian gentleman. Though a man of great lirmness and decision of character, he was benevolent and just, and was the last man in the world to di'ive another to th(> wall. He ,lent a helping hand to the honest poor, and was ready, at all times, to assist with his funds any good work needing aid. He gave building sites, and subscribed liberally to the chiu'ches. Itin(>raut ministers and visiting statesmen made his home a resort., for the "latch-string was always hanging out." and the cordial and generous hospitality was provei'bial. lu the domestic circle he was kind and indulgent, and was, as he deserved to be, the idol of the household. He was one of the original stockholders and directors of the lirst railroad constructed in Ohio - the Mad River & Lake Erie, now the Indiana. Bloomington & Western and it was through his instnimentality that the benefits of that road were secured to the people of Til!iu. In religious faith the ancestors of !Mr. Hedges were Episco})alians. He was thrice wedded. His first wife, Rebecca Russell, was of Ohio parentage, and died at the early age of thirty, leaving six childi'en - three Ixns and three girls. Two of the boys. Thomas and Albert, die<l in early youth and Josiah at the age of thirty-six. Of the girls, Julia was married to Dr. Joseph Afason. and Rebecca to Joseph Walker, one of the earliest merchants of Tittin. Clarinda. the only survivor, was the wife of the late William Hunter. Mr. Hedges" second maixiage was with Eliza Hammerley, who came of a Virginia family: her father was Oarrett Hannnerley. Of the three sons and six daughters of this maiTiage. two of the sons died in infancy, the other, William C. Hedges, who died in ISTfi, was a gi-aduate of the Har vard Law School and a ripe scholar. He projected the first public library in Tiffin, and iuaugiu-ated a taste for literary and scientific lectures among its people by laboi'ing for and securing the most talented lecturers. Of the daughters. Eva died at the age of twenty-one: she was the wife of Dr. Hemy Russell, of Ci.lumlms. The five remaining daughters are Sarah, wif(> of W. C W. .\rmstrong. ex-Secretary of State and editor Plahulcaler at Cleveland, where he resides: Mmy Jane, wife of A. il. Baldwin, a prominent manufacturer of Tiffin: Minerva, wife of H. Noble, ex-mayor of Tiffin and present probate judge: Elizabeth, relict of J. G. dross (deceased), a leading maiuifacturer of Tiffin, and Cynthia A., widow of Luther A. Hall, of the Tiffin l)ar. The mother of these chikken died in 1887. Seven years after Mr. Hedges man-ied again: but without issue, Miss Harriet Snook: she died Februai-y. 1885. Mr. Hedges was a fine looking man. he was well bnilt, erect, of robust physiipie and dignified mien. His forehead was high, eyes black, nose slightly of the Roman cast, and a motith that indicated firmness and decision. At the age of eighty years he continued to give daily attention to his business interests, and nj) to the time of his last illness was in full possession of his mental powers. He died at Tiffin. July 15, 1858. When he departed there passed away a useful and honored life, a life full of activity consecrated by good deeds and enshrined in tht' affections of his children and friends.

JOHN HEILjVIAN, proprietor of the extensive Brick and Tile Manufacturing Works, Tiffin, was born in Bermersheim, Hessen Darmstadt. Germany. September 11. 1821; son of Daniel (a farmer) and Barbara Heilman. In 1848 he came to America and located in Tiffin. Ohio, and in 1850 he established a manufactory for making brick, to which in 181)8 he added tile making. The business proved successful, and is now one of the most important industries of Tiffin. After accumulating a handsome competency fi-om it, Mr. Heilman has turned it over to the care of his sons. William and Otto, who do a large business. The subject of our sketch was married, in Tiffin, to Mary Sehneckenberger, who died without issue. He was afterward maiTied to Elizabeth Zeis, of Epingen, Baden, who bore him three sons and two daughters : Lizzie, wife of John La Bar, a hardware merchant: JohnG. . a tinsmith, of Santa Anna. Cal. ; Kate, wife of George Diemer, of Carey, Ohio; William, married to Elva M. , daughter of James M. Bore (have two daughters. Bertha and Edith), and Otto. Mr. Heilman buried his second wife in Tiffin, and subsequently married Fredericka Wetzel, of ^Vurtemlserg, Germany, and by her has a son and daughter: Albert and Anna. The family attend the German Lutheran Chui-ch. Mr. Heilman, a worthy citizen of Tiffin, has contributed in no small degi'ee to the growth of its interests and industries, Thoiigh he has ever been averse to holding public office he has served with credit as member of the council.

JOHN D. HEILMAN, grocer and saloon keeper, Tiffin, born in Tiffin, Ohio, December 15, 1842, is a son of Jacob and Mary (Wick) Heilman, who came to this county from Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, in 1S8U, and whose children are Susan, John D. , Philip. Jacob, Elizabeth. Mary, Chi'istian and William. Oiu- subject was reared to brick-making. September 12, I8fi4. he enlisted in Company C, One Hunch-ed and Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. and served till the close of the war; he was wounded in the left hand, and received an honorable discharge. Having contracted rheumatism he was compelled to give up brick-making, and then engaged in his present business. He married, in 1867. Margaret, daughter of Balthasar and Christina Rohe. of Landau, Rhine Bierue, Germany, and by her has two sons and two daughters: Jacob N., Mary, Libbie and John A. The family belong to the Gei-man Lutheran Brethren Church. !Mr. Heilman is a member of Leander .Stem Post G. A. R. , and has been a member of the tire department for fourteen years.

WILLIAM HEROLD. saloon keeper. Tiffin, was l)orn in Naumburg. Saxony, December 23. 1823. son of Carl Tielo and Mina (Poose) Herold. In 1847 he came to America, and after following his trade, rope-making, in the East, principally in Sackett's Harbor. N. Y. , he came to Tiffin, Ohio, and canied on the same industry for several years, retiring fi-om it to enter his present business. He married in Tiffin, Elizabeth Mueller, of Harbisheim, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, who bore him two sons and two daughters: F. F. a harnessmaker, who married Laura C. Hubert, and has one daughter - Gertie May; Marietta, wife of Frederick Eekhard, a barber, in Tiffin; Otto, a ba)'ber, in Cleveland; and Ida. Mi-. Herold' s first wife dying, he man'ied again. By his second wife he has no children. He is a member of the Reformed Church, and his wife of St. Joseph' s Roman Catholic Chvu'ch. ill', and ilrs. Herold are prominent among the many worthy German families of this city, and are respected by all.

HENRY KEGQ HERSHISER. JI. D.. TitKu. was born in BeJf.nd County. PtMin.. July ~. is:}]; son of Ht'ni'v and Miiria Barbara (Kogg) Horsbiser, anil graiuison of Lewis and Polly (Smith) Hcrshiser Lewis Hersliiser. a dis tiller by occupation, was a native of Wuitemberg. Germany. Maria B. (Kegg) Hershiser was a Jlaughtor of Peter and Eva (Harchelroad) Kegg, of Bedford County. Penn. Tlie parents of our subject came to Tiffin in 1838. and here reared four sons and two daughters: William A., engaged in the and retail lumber business at Columbus, Ohio (no children); Peter M.. farm iug. in Huron County. Ohio (has one son); Ann ?]lizabetli. deceased wife of Edward Bradley, also deeeas(>d (left two sous); Henry K. ; Mary E... wife of J. \V. Bradley, a contractor and builder of Columbus (have a son and daughter): David P.. a machinist at Columbus. Ohio. Dr. Hershiser read medicine under Dr. J. P. Kiuuaman, and graduated from the Columbus Medical College at Columbus, Ohio. He spent considerable time in the late war, in a professional caj)acity, retiring at the close of the struggle as assistant sui'geon of the One Huntb-ed and Forty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the war he was engaged in the di'ug business for nine years, retiring fi'om it to take up the practice of m(>dicini'. in which he has attained considerable reputatit>n. The Doctor m;i:Ti(Hl. in Tiffin, Susan D. Myers, of Clear Spring. Md. . who has blessed him with one daughter: Jessie Day. a lady of estimable literary and musical abilities. Dr. Hershiser has been a member of the Masonic i>rder for foiu'teeu }ears, and has attained to the degree of Knight T(>mi)lar in De Molay Commaudery; has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for many years, and of the society of Chosen Friends; is also jiresident of the Soldiers Decorating and Benevolent Society.

F. K. HEWITT, architect. Tiffin, was born in Owego. Tioga County. N. Y.. December 28, 1889. His father, Horace Wheeler Hewitt (a millwright), comes of jiioneer English stock in the State, cousin of the Hon. .Vbram S. Hewitt of New York; subject's mother. Huldah (Kingsbury) Hewitt, was of similar lineage. The subject of our sketch was reared in New York City, when' he completed his professional training. In March. 181)2. he enlisted his services in Company C, Fifth New Y'ork Artillery, and remained in service al)out three years when he received an honorable discharge atHarjier's Feny, February 18. \HC)7>, as veteran. ha\nng re-enlisted. After the war he betook himself to j)rofessional work and traveled over the greater part of the Northern and Western States and California, locating in Tiffin. Ohio, in 1882. He was maiTied at Elmira. N. Y.. to Sarah F., daughter of Zeru) Carpenter, and this union wsis blessed with two sons and foiu- daughters: John Dudley. Lulu. Daisy. Kate, Hattie and Fred. Mrs. Hewitt is a member of the Ejiiscopal Church. Mr. Hewitt is a F. it A. M., and a member of the A. O. I'. A\'.

H. H. W. HIBSmiAN, D. D., pastor of Orace Reformed Church. Tiffin, was born in Shaefferstown, Lebanon County. Penn.. November 25. 1887, and is of Swiss lineage. His great-gi-eat-grandfather. Oerhard Hibshman. emigrated from Switzerland to America, in the year 1781 or 1782. and located aliout two miles north of Ephratah. Lancaster Co. Penn. His grejit-grandfather. Wend(>l Hibshman, was a major in the Revolutionar}' war, and a member of the State Legislature of Pennsylvania for four years. His grandfather. John Hibshman. a man of intelligence, possessed a knowledge of both the German and the English languages, as also did his wife, wlio was of English descent. Jolm held office in the Reformed Church, of whidi he was a devoted member for many years, and was elder and treasurer of his congregation at the time of his death. He was of mild disposition, a lover of books.' fond of music, and wrote on a leaf of a music book, the artistic work of tlie pen of his mother; "'God give him grace ther<>iu to look and to understand, that learning is better than money and land. Decemlier \'2. ^ T'JiS. " " He was of temperate habits, and had a reputation for honesty, integrity of character, for generosity to the poor, and was esteemed by all who knew him. Our subject's father, Hon. A. V. Hibshman. was by profession a scrivener and surveyor, a lover of books and learning, and in early years taught the parochial school of the congregation of which he was a member. He spoke and -wTote both in English and German. He was a man of strictly temperate habits, untiring diligence, energy and perseverance. In civil and political life he wielded great intlueuce in the community in which he lived. He was a member of the Reformed Chnrch. He left some line di-awings of the counties of Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, Chester and Berks, in Pennsylvania: also in manuscript foi'm, written in easy style, ' ' The History of the Hib.-;hman family down to the year 1 870. ' ' He was paralyzed at his desk in the first auditor' s office, treasiuy de])artment, Washington, D. C, after holding his position there for eighteen years, and died at the age of seventy-live years. His wife, a most amiable Woman, loved and esteemed by all who knew her, for he)' many excellencies, died at the age of seventy years.

H. H. W. HiBSHM.\x. the only surviving sou, and ])ast()r of Grace Reformed Ghiu'ch, Tiffin, graduated with his younger brother, Henry (who was ])ro fessor of Latin and Greek at Andulisa College, and died at the age of twenty years), in the class of 1801 of Franklin and Mar.shall College. Lancaster, Penu. He studied theology at the theological seminary of the Reformed ChiU'ch of the Synod of the United States, and was licensed and ordained to discharge the functions of the office of the ministry Ijy the Synod of Ohio. He received the degree of master of arts from his aliiia )iiater in course: and, at the age of forty-two, Ursinns College honored liim with the degree of Din'tiitafis Doctor. As a minist(>r of his church, his record compares with many of his jjeers. He has been highly successful in every Held of labor to which he was called. He founded two congregations, built fom' houses of worship and two j)arsonages. He also WTote considerably for both secular and religious joiu'nals; has sevei'al lectures on the (juestion of temperance in print, and many of his sermons hav(> l)een given to the public in published form. Rev. H. H. ^\'. Hibshman married Miss Alice J. Clark, a gi-aduate of the high schools of Lancaster City, Penn. , and daughter of Edwin C. Clark, a man of great inventive genius. They have six sons and one daughter, all jiartaking of the energy and spirit of their parents. The work in which he is engaged in Tiffin, has jn'ogressed under his pastorate beyond the antici])ations oi the most sanguine members. He was forty-seven years old his last natal day (18S4) and will remain permanently in Seneca County, Ohio, unless oveiTuled l)y Providence. Of his childi-en Edwin Clark has chosen medicine for his profession and is student in a classical, literary course of Ursinus College at Freeland, Penn. : Allen Porter is engaged in merchandising in Tiffin: Albert Helfenstine has chosen the profession of law, is student at Heidellierg College: Henry Eberly and A^'altei- Strickland are students at the high school of Tiffin, and have chosen the ministry. Roy Super and JIaigaret MuiTay are too young to attend school. Rev. Hibshman has been a worthy Mason since 1S()4. and was knighted in Crusade Commandery. No. 1 1 . Bloomsburg. Penn. . in 1 8()(). and is at present a worthy knight of De Molay Commaudery, No. U, of Tiffin. He is also a member of the Phi Kappa Psi. The original of the Hibshman name was spelled Hueljschman, and is so recorded by Gerhard Huel>schman. one of th(^ first settlers of the family in Pennsylvania.

FREDERICK K. HOLDERMAX. .liy goods m.nohaiit. Tiffin, was Iwiu iicai- Fremont. Ohio. Au>rust I. 1S4;{. His parents. Michael ami Mai y (Siuitji) Holtlerman. natives of Freilnu'i^. Duchy of Baden, came to this country on the same steamer, in icSH'i. and settletl near Fremont, where they were married in the followintj y(>ar, the union being blessed with three sons and three daughters, of whom only the sons survive. Frederick K. , the youngest son, coml)leted a liberal common school training, and at fourteen entered the store of D. Betts (i: Co.. of Fremont, in dry goods merchandising, where he remained iu creditable connection till the l)reaking out of the war. He then enlisted in defense of the Union and was detailed to service in the Mississippi Squatb'on. under command of Com. Porter, where he remained in active duty dnr ing the term of his enlistment (one year). Upon receiving his discharge he returned to his home. and. after recuperating his health, went to ISauduskj- City in the fall of lS(i'2, where he was connected with merchandising as clerk and. later, as principal : retiring in ltS7(X he came here and has been successfidly idiMititied with the diy goods indiistry of Tiffin since. He was maiTied in Sandusky City. Ohio, in ISfUi, to Miss Susan Kogg, daughter of the Rov. (}eorg(( Kogg, a pioneer minister of the Evangelical Church, liy which happy union lie has two little daughters: Alice and Nina. Mr. Holderman is a clearheaded and far-sighted business man. and while endeavoring to arrang(> his very numerous classes of goods to the public taste, he in no small degree edu cates his customers to his own choice by a very ingenious introduction of his goods by advertisements, etc., etc. Socially he is an excellent gentl(>man and an honored citizen. He is a Knight Templar and a member of De Molay Commandery No. 'J. In politics he is a stanch Republican, voting last election for James G. Blaine, ili-. and Mrs. Holderman attend the Presbyterian Church service and are active supporters of that denomination.

FRANK H. HOLMES, of the firm of Holmes & Romig. manufacturers and dealers in boots and shoes, NO ^Vashington Street, Tiffin, was born in Huntington. Mass.. January 7, \H7^C). son of Loren Smith and Letitia C. (Knox) Holmes. The former was a sou of Josejjh Holmes. Jr.. whose father. Joseph Holmes, settled in that State (from northern England) at a very early ])eriod in its history. The latter. Letitia C. (Knos) Holmes, was a daughter of Alanson Knox, who descends from Scotch pioneers in Massachusetts. - Frank H. -vvas one of a family of three sons and a daughter - Eugene L.. who died in Chester. Mass., in October, 1874; Joseph A., a resident of Defiance. Ohio, and Katie L. . a resident of Deshler, Ohio, all of whom settled in Jackson Township, AVood Co,, Ohio, with their i)arents, in ISCifi. The subject of our sketch, at seventeen, left the farm, and took a position as salesman in a general merchandise store at Deshler, Ohio, and in lS7r), at the age of nineteen, a i)artnership was formed, consisting of his father, brother and self, for the j)urix)s«> of conducting a general merchandise business under the firm name of L. S. Holmes & Sons. August '20. 1877. his father died, but the business continued until the spring of ]S8L In 188'2 he and his brother came to Tiffin, and bought out the present business, which was can-ied on nnder the name of Holmes Brothers for one year, Joseph A. then withdiawing and disjiosing of his interest to J(mas Romig. ilr. Holmes was married, in Deshler, Ohio, May ('), ISSO. to Elizalit^th Williams, who was born in Hancock County. Ohio, Ai)ril 22. IS.")."). Jti's. Holmes is a lady of estimable attainments, and a highly respected member of society. Since coming here Mr. Holmes has tak(Mi an active pait in the development of all enterjjrises tending to the social and industrial life of Tiffin. He is a member of the city council, an officer of Tiffin Lixlge No. 77, F. ct A. M. . and member of the Roval .Ircanum. He is also

GEORGE HOLTZ, farmer. P. O. Tiffin.' was born in Frederick County. Md. , Februaiy 21). IS 19. son of Jacob and Susannah M. Holtz. natives of ilaryland, and who came to Seneca County. Ohio. April 28, 1834. settling in Clinton Township, and there remaining until their death : Jacob Holtz died December 28, ISoil. and his widow May 28. 187II. Our subject was united in maiTiage. October U. 1870. with Phcebe Moore, who.se maiden name was Wise. She was born in Washington County, Penn. . January 25. 1841. Her parents. David and Charlotta Wise, now reside in Pleasant Township, this county. Mrs. Holtz is the mother of one son. John W. , by her lii'st husband. Our sul)- jeet has always been engaged in farming, and now owns 134 acres of good land, where he and his family reside. He is a F. & A. M. and a member of the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Holtz is a member of the German Baptist Church.

DENNIS HOLTZ. farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born March 21. 1827. in Frederick County. Md. His parents, Jacob and Susannah M. Holtz. natives of Maryland, where they were married, remained in Maryland until April 28. 1834, and then moved to Seneca County. Ohio, where they remained until the death of the former, which oceiuTed December 28, 1850. on the farm where our subject now resides. After the death of Jacob Holtz his widow resided with her son George until her death, which occiu'red May 2N. 187n. Our subject was united in marriage. November lb. 1851. with Mary J. Schroyer. born in Frederick County. Md., November 8. 1827, a daughter of George and Meribah Schroyer (both deceased). To this vmion were born two children. Marcus and Meribah R. Mrs. Holtz departed this life September lb. 1870. She was a memlier of the First Reformed Church of Tiffin. After the death of his first wife Mr. Holtz was united in marriage. May 20. 1873. with Anna il. Good, who was born near Reading. Penn.. September 10. 1820. daughter of Philip A. and Elizabeth Good, who remained in Pennsylvania until their death. Our subject has resided on his present farm since seven years of age. He owns IfSO acres of land. He and his wife are members of Grace RefoiTued Church of Tiffin.

BENJAMIN H. HORNE. farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born March 24. 1850. in Lehigh County. Penn.. where his parents and their parents were also boru. raised and educated. In 18bO Samuel Home, father of oiu- subject, together with his family, came to Ohio and settled at Fort Seneca, in Seneca County, where they still reside. Samuel Horno has a family of six chikh'en: Benjamin H. . Samuel. John. Aquilla. Elmina and Rosa. Our subject was engaged in farming with his father until 1882. when he took the large farm of Noble ifc Shawhan. near Tiffin, which he has well stocked. He is a stiiTing business man; has 327 acres of land, and is engaged in stock-raising in connection with his father.

PHIL. A. HOXJCK, dealer in boots and shoes. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, this county. September 12. 1853. His parents. John and Ottilia (Fisher) Houck. natives of Baden, came to this country with their respective families, who settled in this county. His mother died in December, 1858. his present mother being his step-mother. Phil. A. is a full brother of the Rev. G. F. Houck, secretary to Bishop Gilmoure, of Cleveland, Ohio. Our subject's paternal grandfather and father were shoe-makers and dealers in boots and shoes, and it well became him (Phil. A.), when arriving at manhood, to follow their example. He emViarked in the boot and shoe trade, and when twenty-eight years old took entire possession of the business of his father, which he ably represents. He is the fifth child and fourth son of a family of nine sons and six diinghtors living (two sons aro tleceased). He married, in Sanduskj' City. Ohio, in ISTfi, Lonisa Buyer, and to this union were born two sons: William and Eugene. Mrs. Houck is the second (laught(>r and fourth child in the family of four sons and five daughters of Nicholas and Barbara (Scheidel) Buyer, natives of Bavaria and Baden, respectively. oMi-. Houck is an enterprising business man and citizen. Although averse to holding political office himself, he is. nevertheless, a pronounced partisan of the Democratic party, and has contributed in no small degree to its maintenance and support. He and his worthy wife are members of the R. C. Chiu'ch and regular communicants of St. Joseph's congregation, of which church ho is trastee. He is an active member of St. John's Benevolent Association, and has served as its financial secretary for eight years.

HENRY HUBACH, brewer, TiiMn, was born in Dlir Kheim. province of Rheinpfalz, kingdom of Bavaria, January '11. 1S48, and comes of a line of people prominently connected with the brewery business. His parents were Heniy and Catharine (Engel) Hubach. The subject of this sketch came to this country in 186"). and worked at tlio brewing business in Philadelphia for a time, afterward spending some considerable time in the same occupation in the West and South, principally in Milwaukee, Wis., and Cincinnati, Ohio. He eventually embarked in the business at Fort Wayne, Ind., which he conducted there for foiu* years. Coming here in 1S77 he j)urchased the business of F. J. ^Vaguer, and has brought it up to an excellent condition, doing the leading business in his line in this locality. He is thoroughly awake to the progressive interests of his trade, and is an excellent business man and citizen. He was married at Cincinnati, in 1871, to Miss Emma Refus, who was born in the Duchy of Baden, Germany, and by her he has two sons and four daughters : Emma, Willie, Alma, Charlie, Selma and Alice. Mrs. Hubach is a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Hubach is a member of the Bruderliund and Turnverein.

HON. ELISHA BLAIR HUBBARD, M. D., chuggist. Tilfin, was born in Chester, Hampden Co.. Mass.. December 2S. 1840. and comes of verj' worthy pioneer people of English ancestiy in that State. His father, Edmund Hubbard, formerly of Chester (now of Pittsfield) Mass., is a son of Edmund Huljbard, of Chester (whom he succeeded in the leather manuf actui ing business there), whose father was also named Edmund, and who in turn was a son of Daniel Hubbard, who located in Hadley, Mass., in 1700, being one of three brothers who came over fi-om England to Massachusetts between 1 00") and It'iS."). one brother returning to England, and the others settling in Connecticut. Dr. Hubliard's mother, Caroline (Blair) Huhbard. was the eldest daughter of Luther Blair, of Beckett. Mass., a prominent merchant of that place, and also widely known in Congregational C'hurch work. The subject of this sketch completed a good academical training at Hinsdale, Mass. , preparatory to entering AVilliams College, but, in consequence of the financial embarrassments of his father through heavy western land investments, he joined his brother. Dwight. in coming West, and located at Bollevue, Ohio, and for three years was favorably known in connection with the teaching profession in Huron and Erie Counties. In IS'iO he returned to Massachusetts to accept the supervision of the State primaiT schools at ilonson, where he remained about three years, meanwhile embracing the opportunities offered thero in the hospital and dispensary of that institution for the study of medicine and pharmacy. Upon retiring from that incumbency he went to Springfield. Mass.. where he remained in pharmaceutical study in the office of Dr. Hutchins for about a year, and soon after embarked in the ilrug business in Amherst.

Mass. Ill ]871 he retired from Ijusiness there and came "West with the view of locating at Chicago, 111., but invested in a drug business in Bellevu(>. Ohio, where he remained till 1S7>?. when he came to Tiffin, and in January. 1S74, embarked in the drug business, and here has been well and favorable known, not only professionally but as a business man and a public spirited citizen. He is an active member of the Ohio Pharmaceutical Association. He has been an efficient city official, serving upon the school l)oard for several years and as president of that body for six years. He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the Tiffin Edison Electric Illuminating Comjiany, of Tiffin, and served as its secretary. He is manager of the National Hall (opera house) and owner and proprietor of the Daily Herald, and has been ever ready in his support of all measures tending to the development of the social and industrial interests of his adoj^ted city and county. Hon. Dr. Hubbard has been prominently recognized as a master spirit in his pai-ty, who, foreseeing in his ability excellent substance for a worthy representation of their interests in the councils of tlie State or nation, have (1885) chosen him by a handsome majority as their representative in the State Legislature. He maiTied, August 27. ]87'3. in Nashua, N. H., Helen M. Sawyer, a graduate of Clinton College, N. Y. , and eldest daughter of the Hon. George Yeaton Sawjer, attorney of Nashua, and judge of the supreme coiut of the State, and of worthy pioneer ancestry of that State. By this union were born two childi-en. of whom the eldest, Clara Sawyer Hubbard, siu-vives. Their son, Sheldon B., is bm-ied in Greenwood Cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Hubbard are members of the Episcopal Church, in which he has been a vestryman for several years. He has been a member of the Masonic order since attaining his majority, and is now a Knight Templar in Connecticut Valley Commandery, of Greenfield, Mass.

JOHN HUABIER, city marshal of Tiffin, was born in Dieferdinger, Luxembiug, Germany, Februaiy 27, 1840; son of Peter and Margaret (Kolb) Hummer (the former a native of Tyrol), who came to America in 184(3, settling in Seneca Township, where they reared three sons and one daughter: John, Anthony, Margaret and John B. The subject of oui- sketch, the eldest, began life "for himself, when but a boy, at saw-milling and lumber dealing, and worked at stave making, etc., in this and siuTounding coimties for many years. November 1, 1877, he came to Tiffin and worked at stave-making and in the himber business till 1 88;], when he was appointed to the city police, and April 1885, was houoraWy elected to his present incumbency, which he ably fills. He had, while residing in Ansonia, Darke Co. . Ohio, sei-s'ed as its marshal and commissioner of streets, so that we find the Marshal with a creditalile professional record before him. He married, in New Riegel in 1804. Elizabeth, daughter of John and ]Mary Wile. This union was blessed with nine childi-en: Mary. John B. , Katrina, Elizabeth, Margaret, Hattie, Clara. Annie and Willie. JIi-. Hummer and his family are of the Roman Catholic faith, and meml)ers of St. Joseph's congregation. He is a worthy member of St. John's Benevolent Society, Catholic Knights of America. Catholic Benevolent Legion and the Bruderbund.

S. S. HUNTER, farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Clinton Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, December 2(1, 1832. His parents, William and Clorinda Hunter, natives of Virginia, were married in Tiffin. Ohio, and settled in Clinton Township, where they remained until the death of the former, which occurred December 23. 18()y. His widow resides in Tiffin. Oiu- subject was imited in marriage, October 81. 1800, with Emma Tunison. She was born in Rahway, N. J., June 15, 1839. Her parents, David C. and Abigail Tunison. natives of New Jersey, where they were married, in September, 1^38, moved to New York City in lSr)(); thoiico to TifMn, Ohio, iu 1854, whoiv they have since residod. Our sul)j('ct ami wife have been blessed with three children: Harvey B.. Alice M. and Willie D. Mr. Hunter is a F. & A. M. Mrs. Hunter has been a mi'mber of the Episcopal Chiu'ch for nearly thirty years.

OEOIKjIE llOBINSON HUSS, dealer in books and stationery, Tiflm, was born in Titlin, this county, January 22, 1S2S, and conies of pioneer stock of Seneca County. His father, Jacob Huss, saddler and harness-maker, settled here fi'om Maryland iu 1821, and carried on the lii-st industry in his line in Tiffin; he died in 1849. Sarah (Robinson) Huss, subject's mothei-, -was a native of Berkeley County, Va. . and was descended from j)rominent pioneer ancestry in that State. She passed away from this life in 187f5, and is buried (beside her husliand, one sou and two <lanij;hters) in Maple Grove Cemetery (the family burial place); she left one son and two daughters: George R., Hannah R., wife of George Adams, and Sarah, wife of Judge S. T. Satj)hen, of Defiance, Ohio. The subject of our sketch was reared to his father's business and conducted it for several years after hitter's demise. He was subsequently prominently identified with the early banking interests of Tiffin, forming one of the firm of Tomb. Hess & Co. , and was afterward a director of the First Xiitional Bank, in which he held important stock interests till its dissolution. In ISC) I he embarked in his present business. He was maiTied. in bS-jl, to Mary Ann Tomb, of Lycoming County, Penu., daughter of Benjamin Tomb, of Tiffin, and by her he has four sous and two daughters: Benjamin J., engaged in the oil business in Pennsylvania; John R., physician at Peabody, Kas. : Harry H. G. , merchant in Kaunas City; Frank C, in cattle business in Nebraska; Emma and Nellie. Mrs. Huss is a worthy member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Huss of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been an official for many years. He is a member of Do Molay Commandery No. y. Mr. Huss has contributed an important share towai'd the development of the social and industrial life of his city, and has aided very materially in railwaj' luiilding and other important outside interests.

AVILLIAM HYTER, farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Carroll County, Md. , August 20, 1831, son of Jacob and Margaret Hyter, natives of Maryland, where they were man'ied and remaineil until IN:j9. at which time they came to Ohio, remaining in this cjunty imtil their death; he died in 1800, and his widow siu'vived him but a few years. Om- subject was united iu marriage, February 18, 1855, with Margaret A. Gittinger, born in Frederick County, Md., August 28, 1834, daughter of Daniel and JaneE. Gittiugei-. natives of Maiylaud, and who remained in that State until 1845, when they moved to Ohio and settled in this coimty until their death. To our subject and his wife have been born five childi'en, only two now living: Charles W. and Frank K. (twins), born January 7. ISOf). The deceased are Alice, Emma B. and William C. Mr. Hyter owns IS I acres of improved land, situate iu Ohio and Indiana. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch.

HENRY JACOBS, ])roi)rietor of the "Jacobs Neck-yoke Maimfactory," was born in Karlski'ohna, Sweden, March 28, 1838, son of Hokenson and Maiy Jacobson (the name "Jacobs'" being the English abbreviation). In 1854 the parents came to this countiy and located at Rock Island, 111. . where they were carried off by the cholera ; they left three sons and two daughters : John, a mechanic, with the firm; Henry, the subject of this sketch: Mary, now Mrs. Nelson, of Waco, Tex. ; Anna, wife of C)wen Jones, of Marshall. Kas. ; and Oliver, whose whereabouts is unknown. Henry Jacobs w;is rem-ed in Knox County, 111. Being dependent, he set about obtaining a good education, and after a while taught school. He attended two years at Knox College in Gales-

Inir^, and afterward entered Union Park Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1808. He was then for five years actively identified with mission work in connection with the Congregational Church; meanwhile he had given considerable attention to mechanical work, and in 1871 he engaged in manufacturing near Elgin. 111. In 1877 he moved to Sanduskj% Ohio, and in 1883 came to Tiffin, Ohio, where he built his present factory. Mr. Jacobs mamed. in 1870, in Oneida, Knox County. 111., Cordelia, daughter of Michael Metcalf. Esq., of English descent, who came from New York State to Illinois. 51i\ and Mr.s. Jacobs have two sons and two daughters: Alva. Hemy, Mary and Helen. There being no congregation of their faith in Tiffin, our subject and wife attend St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church.

PORTEK HAiVnLTOX JAYNE. attorney at law. Tiffin, was born near Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co. , Penn. , March 7, 18")8, and comes of pioneer ancestry of that State. His parents were William and Nancy fSumner) Jayne. The father of all the Jaynes in this country was a Puritan preacher, who was Ijuried on Long Island, and the inscription on his tombstone was as follows:

The subject of oui- sketch was the seventh child and fifth son in a family of six sons and four daughters. He received a good schooling in his native place, and at nineteen years of age entered Wyoming Seminary and Commercial College at Kingston Penn., fi-om which he graduated at twenty -three. He engaged in teaching at that institution, Init soon came West and located in Tiffin, this county, in 187t). and here read law in the office of Noble & Lutes and was honorably admitted to the practice of that profession in 1878. He then entered practice, and in the following year was elected justice of the peace. He was maiTied, in 1877, to Lefee Foidje, of Tiffin, a lady of estimable attainments, and by her he has one son and two daughters: Porter H.. Jr. , Mary L. and Helen. Mr. Jayne is a member of the P. O. of A. society and of the Chosen Friends, He has shown himself well fitted for his official incumbency, and has been honorably continued in it since his induction. He has applied himself to the jiractice of law, and. sitting as justice of the peaces having heard and decided over 1,000 cases since his election. Although not giving his whole time to his law practice, he has some bright talent employed in his office in the .study of the profession.

ABRAHAM KAGA, born in Seneca County, in November, 1839, entered the Advertiser office at Tiffin, in 1850, to learn the printers trade; became editor and publisher of the Slwiby Coinifij Democrat, in 1800; enlisted in April. 1801. and was commissioned captain of Company F. Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; transfen-ed to Company E. Benton Cadets, and i\\n\ to Company K, Twentieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as captain, in Januaiy. 1802. He was wounded at Raymond, iliss. ; was discharged in January, 1 804. He was chief clerk of the House of Representatives in 1804-05; edited and piiblished the Tiffin Tribune from April, 1804, to June, 1805, and the same fall was local for the Daily Advertiser, of Kansas City. From February, 1800. to September, 1808, he held a position in the Treasui-y Department, at Washing ton. D. C. ; was a sforokoopcr for tli(> Nortlicrn Ohio District up to M.iy, ISCiSt, then engaged in cotton and l)room-eorn growing in Alabama, in ISTtl. moved to Missouri as a journalist, served as clerk in the Missouri Legislature in lM7r>. and has since been editorial writer and correspondent.

SOLOMON KAl'P. manufacturer of sash, doors, blinds, etc.. Tiffin, was born in Schuylkill County, Peun., in 1S18. His father, John Kaup, was a native of that county, descended of [lioneers in that State fi-om Amsterdam, Holliind. His mother, Hannah (Bensinger) Kaup, was of German ancestry. John and Hannah Kaup reared a family of six sons and four daughters. The subject of our sketch in early life embarked in manufacturing, and was prominently identified in that connection iu the East for many years, principally at Newark. N. J. . where he inigaged for <i considerable time in lumber and afterward in tlonr-milling. Mr. Kaup married in Newark. N. J., in 1881), Hannah H. Osborn. a lady of estimable attainments, daughter of Thomas H. Osborn, a boot and shoe merchant of that (lity. and by her had the following children: John T., mail agent of the Lake Shore Railway; A. L (carpenter by trade), manufacturer: Maiy Jane, wife of George W. Eugg, of Cleveland; Sarah Elizabeth, wife of William B. Stanley, of Tiffin, and Benjamin S.. a builder: their youngest daughter, Hauna H. . is buried in Green Lawn Cemeteiy here. Our subject and his family came to Tiffin, this county, in 18r)(). Mr. and Mi-s. Kaup are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

LE\\IS HAMILTON KEF AI'A'ER. pastor of the First Reformed Church. Tiffin, was born in Frederick County, Md. , January '25, 1827: son of John and Rebecca (Clum) Kefauver. natives of that county, and grandson of Nicholas Kefauver, of direct Alsatian pioneer stock in Maryland, and of presumjitive Huguenot stock in Alsace. John and Rebecca Kefauver had a family of two sous and two daughters, all of whom live in Ohio: "William, a builder in Daji-ou: Lewis H. : Anna, wife of William Zittle, a merchant of Springfield, Ohio; and Elizabeth. In early life the subject of this sketch learned caliinetmaking. but upon attaining to manhood he felt a clo.ser tie to the church of his people and decided to work in its \-ineyard in the ministerial office. January 81. 1S47, he made a public profession of faith in Middletowii. Md. , and completed a preparatory training in the parochial school of the Reformed Church of that village. He afterward attended Marshall College, at Mercersburg, Penn. , in a literary and theological course of study, taking his college degree in 1852, and he had in his senior year at college taken the first year's course of studies in the seminaiy, so that in the year following his collegiate graduation he graduated fi-om the seminary. He then took a charge of the Reformed Church, in Fairfield. Penn., where he received his ordination and remained three years and a half. He next went to Greensbiirg, Penn.. and spent nearly four years in church work there, which ]w still remembers with a jirofcssional fondness: the results were flattering, but his youthful ambition encouraged him to seek Western work, and accordingly February 8, 1861. he took charge of the Reformed Church at Dayton, Ohio, whence (after two and a half years of successful labor) he came to Tiffin, July 1, 1863, where he has remained since, and is the oldest resident minister of the city. Mr. Kefauver was united in marriage in Middletown. Md. , in 1S55. with Amanda E., youngest daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Floyd) Routzahu. natives of Maiwland; the ancestry of her father is similar to tluit of our subject, and the ancestry of her mother is of English stock. This union has been blessed with three sons and one daughter: Charles Addison, a student of medicine in th(> medical department of the Western Reserve Fniversity, of Cleveland; Elmer Routzahn. with the American Express Company, at Dunkirk. N. Y. ; and William Franklin.

at home, a student in Heidelberg College, and they have laid to her rest in Maple Grove Cemetery, their only daughter. Elizabeth R.. a young lady of nineteen vears, full of future promise.

LE^^ is KELLER, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Fairtield County, Ohio, October 21), 1808, son of John and Elizabeth Keller, natives of York County, Penn. , where they were married. From there they moved to Fairtield County, Ohio, in 1S05, where they remained until 1828, then moved to Clinton Township, this county, and here spent the remainder of their days, Mi's. Keller dying in 1857 and Mr. Keller in 1859. Our .subject was united in marriage March 25. 1845, with Mary A. Shi'iver, who was born in Adams County. Penn., March 14, 1814. Her parents were Frederick W. and Catharine Shrivi^r, natives of Adams County, Ponn.. and who in 1824 moved to Columliiana County, Ohio, remaining until 188:^. in which year they settled in this county, where they died. Mr. Shriver in 184() and his widow in 1884. To Mr. and Mrs. Keller have been born seven childi'en. three now living: Catharine E. (wife of AY. H. Baker), John W. and Sarah J. Oiu- subject is a blacksmith, a trade he followed for years. He owns a nice farm where he and family reside. They are members of Grace Reformed Church.

JOEL KELLER (deceased) was born in Fairfield County, Ohio. February 28, 1821; son of John and Elizabeth Keller, natives of York County, Penn., and who moved to Fairfield County. Ohio, in 1805. there remaining until 1828 when they came to Clinton Township, this county, where they remained until their death, Mi's. Keller dying in 1S57 and Mr. Keller in 185'.t. (hu' subject was united in marriage January 1. 18r)(). with Mary A. Cupj), l)orn in Fairfield County, Ohio. February 5, 1884, daughter of AMlliam and Catharine Cupp, natives of Virginia, who were married in Fairtield County, Ohio, anil in 1865 nioved to Tiffin, this county, where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Keller were the parents of two childi-en: George W. and Can'ie E. Jlr. Keller was reared on a farm, and was engaged in farming and milling most of his life. At the time of his death he owned two mills and over 40(1 acres of tine land. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Protestant Church. He departed this life September 15, 1881, leaving a widow and two childien, be.sides a host of fi-iends. to moiun his loss. ilrs. Mary A. C. Keller is a devoted adherent of the Methodist Protestant Church.

JOHN E. KING, contractor and builder in stone and Ijrick. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, this county, December (5, 1841). His parents. Lawrence and Bridget (Conners) King, were natives of County KeriT, Ireland, the former of the parish of Duagh. In 1841 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence King came tothiscoun try with their infant son. Timothy, now in the express business at San Francisco. Cal., and settled here, where six sons and tive daughters were liorn (two sons and two daughters of whom tli<\v have buried): Mary (wife of Lewis Stone, of Fostoria): William (died in lu)spital, Georgia, fi'om Company C, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry); Jeremiah, in quarry business in Tiffin; Bridgi^t, (wife of Heniy C. Cook, of Omaha): John E. ; Margaret (unmarried); Elizabeth, Philip and Ellen all died fi'om diphtheria; and Lawrence and David, in general merchandise business in Republic, Mo. Oiu' subject learned the trade of mason, and at the age of twenty-five emljarked in contracting anil l)nilding in that connection, with which he has been successfully identified since. He employs from thirty to sixty men and has already left records of his workmanship in many of the fine residences, manufactories, chiu'ches, business blocks, etc. . etc., in Tiffin and siurounding cities. He has also done considerable bridge building in railway work, and in county buildings. He is at present on the contract for buildine the HeidelberijColle<re here: he built the Olirii'ii ^lanufactur iiij; (.'(imi>iuiy's Works, the Tiffin Nut aud Bolt Works, (4race Keformeil Cbxircli, etc. yir. Kiiif^ was miUTiinl in Fremont, Ohio, in 187<), to Marv, daughter of Thomas aud Marv (C'otU'r) Keefe, of Duagh, County Keixy, Ireland. This union was blessed with two sous and two daughters; William Cornelius. Lulu May, David Erwiu aud Euna M. Our subject and his family are regular oominunicants of St. Mary's Koman Catholic Church. He is a member of St. Patrick's T. A. Society, t^atholic Knights of America and the Catholic Benevolent Legion. Mr. King is a clever and successful business man.

LE\\"IS KINTZ. retired farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Adams C.)unty, Peuu.. Novemlier '-iO. ISIS, son of Joseph and Margaret Kintz. natives of Pennsylvania, where they wen? maiTi(>d. They moved to Stark County, Ohio, and from ther(> to this county, and here dieil. Lewis Kintz, the sul>ject of this nu>moir, was married iu Pennsylvania June '22. 18-tO, to Elizabeth Kuhn, bom in Pennsylvania iu 1817, a daughter of George and Jlary Kuhn, who remained in Pennsylvania until their deaths. Mr. and Mrs. Kintz came to Ohio in 18r)4, and have resided in this county ever since. They are the parents of ten children, eight now living: Sylvester J.. Louisa M. . wife of Simon Hains: Anna M. . wife of Paul Gase: Henry: .Vgnes. wife of George Gase: Edward, George and Johaiuia. The deceased are Auili'ew and Lewis. Mr. Kintz owns fifty acres of tine land where he resides. He and his family are members of the (.'atholic Church.

M. L. KINTZ. P. O. Tiffin, was born iu Adams County. Penn.. in October. IS'22, son of Jos(>ph and Margiiret Kintz, who were maiTied in Pennsylvania and moved to Stark County, Ohio, where they remained for some years, then moved to this county where they remained until their death. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage October 10, 1848, with Margaret Harkins. liorn in New Jersey March lit, ISlC), daughter of John ' and Bridget Harkins. natives of Ireland, who were maiTied in Westmoreland County. Penn., thence moved to New Jersey, where they lived for a time, and then to Philadeli>hia. returning fi'om there to ^\'estmoreland County, where they resided until their deaths. Mr. and ilrs. Kintz came to Stark County, Ohio, iu 1S4'). and to this county in 18r)4. where they have resided ever since. They are the parents of five chikbcn: Mary A., John H., Charles E. . AVilliam J. and Peter K. Mr. Kintz is a potter and miller by trade, but for the past eleven years has Immmi engaged in farming. He owns thirty-six acres of land, where he and his family reside. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.

THOMAS J. KINTZ (ex-county recorder of Seneca County) abstracts. Tiffin, was born in Canton. Stark Co.. Ohio. February 14, 1S44. His ])arents, George and Lucinda (Conaghan) Kintz, were natives of Ohio. His mother dying when our subject was an infant, he was placed under the guardianship of her brother. Joseph Conaghan, of Seneca Township, this county, and there he gi-ew *o manhood. His early life was unpropitious. lieing an in valid, ami at fifteen he had little or no education. He. however, had a determination to excel, and we find him at twenty-one enrolled upon the list of teachers of Seneca C'ouuty. April 17. 1S()7. he accepted a clerkship in the recorder's office, and he continu(>d in this cai)acity for eight years, although it must be admitteil for a fair jjortion of that time he was the tit' fcirfo officml. In 1S74 he was ai>])ointed (/('/rirto recorder to succeed Ml-. De AVitt, and iu the following convention received the nomination and was elected to fill tho office for I'acli consecutive term till 1882, at which time he had nearly completed a set of abstract books of the county, showing the title to every jjiece of land or town lot. Said books were his individual property, and thus opened his new work, which has already become the place to look at and examine titles. His accuracy and efficiency justly deserves the confidence of the whoL' people of Seneca Count}'. Mr. Kintz was maiTied in Tiffin. February 1"), 1872, to Miss Addie V. Weller, a lady of estimable attainments, daughter of the late Nelson Weller, formerly a jjrominent merchant and liusiuess man of Prince Edward County, Ontario. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. JMi-. Kintz is an active business man and an enter- I)rising citizen, and has a strong hold upon the good wishes of many of Seneca County's citizens. He is a member of the corporation of the Ohio Stove Works, of which he has held stock for several yeai's. He lias served his ward (Second) in the councils of the citv.

MICHAEL KIRCHNEE. merchant tailor, of Tiffin, was born in Oberbacli, in the kingdom of Bavaria, Uuter Franken. July '22, 1S20; son of John and Mary (Achumm) Kirchner. who came to America in 1844. and settled in this county. (The father had engaged in farming and floiu'-milliug in his native land. ) Theii' two sons. Michael and John, had preceded the parents to this country (in 1840), and located at Pittsburgh, Penn., where John remained, Michael coming to Tiffin the same year, where, after working for a few years at his trade, he embarked on his own account in business, in which he has since continued in successful connection. Our subject married. February 21. 184>>. Christina Sillman. a native of Baden. Germany, daughter of George Sillman. who settled in Venice Township, this county, about lS33. Mr. and Sli's. Kirchner have no children of then- own, but have adopted a nephew, Michael Bauer Kirchner (son of Nicholas and Mary Kirchner Bauer), who manned Elizabeth Delzeit, who, dying, left three daughters: Emma, Flora and Lydia, who are also the adopted children of their foster grandparents and bear the name. Mr. Kirchner is a regirlar communicant in St. Joseph's congregation of the Roman Catholic Chiirch, and a member of St. Joseph's Benevolent Society. He is an excellent gentleman, a jsublie spirited citizen and has contributed liberally to the support of manv of Tiffin" s social and industrial interests.

MICHAEL JOSEPH KIRCHNER. dealer in groceries. Tiffin, was born in the village of Windshauseu, near Neustadt an der Saal, in the kingdom of Bavaria, December 27, 182(3. His parents were Kaspar and Margaret (Stiuiu) Ivirchner, who came to this countiy in 188',l. and settled in Cleveland the following year, where they passed the remainder of their lives. The father, who was also bom in AVindshausen, where he lived till he came to America, died here in 1860, and the mother in 18r)4, leaving a family of four sons and one daughter: John, buried in the Roman Catholic cemeteiw in Cleveland, Ohio, along with his parents: Ferdinand, supposed to have perished in the forest tires of Michigan; Kaspar, a baker, in Tiffin; Susanna, wife of 'Mi: Jacobs of Cleveland, and Michael Joseph. The subject of oiu- sketch learned the trade of shoe-making when a youth, but was compelled to abandon it eventually in consequence of ill health. In 185!") he came to Tiffin, and in 18(30 embarked in business for himself, then in 18()3 located at his present stand where he has since been very successful. ]VIr. Ku'chner man-ied in Thompson Townshiji. this county, in 1802, Magdalena Martin, daughter of John and Barbara (Hammerschmidt I Martin, natives of Germany, and by this union has had six sons and three daughters: Mary B. . John Louis. Joseph Caspar. John Michael Joseph. Francis Dominick, Annie Kathrina. Otto Peter, Margerete Rosa Pliilomina. and Charles Aloisius. Mr. and Mrs. Kirchner are regular communicants of the Roman Catholic Chiu-ch, in which he has served as an active official since coming here. He is a very worthy representative of the German people in Tiffin, and has by many noble characteristics en- deared himself to his fellow citizens, amonff whom he has many close friends and no eni'mics. He is a worthy husbaml. and a kind father to his children, on whose education ho has spared no pains.

FKEDERICK DE LAUGHTER KISHLER, undertaker and cabinetnifiker. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin. Seneca Co.. Ohio, February 10, 1881. His parents, Frederick and Elizabeth (Miller) Kishler came here in 1828, from Perry County, Ohio (they were formerly of Chambersburg, Penn. . and came of pioneer stock in that State). They reared four sons and three daughters, all of whom have families in the State. The subject of oiu' sketch learned cabinet-making, in Tiffin, with John A. Myers, and has continued creditably connected with that industry, in connection with undertaking since. He was united in marriage, in 1854. with Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (De Laughter) AVilcox, who settled here in 1880, from Maryland. To this union have been born one son and one daughter: Otto Jefferson, a traveling salesman for machinery, and Flora Kishler, j)ortrait and landscape painter. Mr. and Mi-s. Kishler are worthy members of the Methodist Protestant Church. He is a member of the K. of P.. and of the K. of L. During the war of the Rebellion Mr. Kishler did lionorable service in thi^ National Gtiards fi'om which he received an honorable discharge. He has been an active member of the Tiffin tire department thirty-one years, and served as its chief for six years. He is a member of the city council, with which he has been connected for four vears.

PROF. JAMES WILSON KNOTT, superintendent of the city and high schools of Tiffin, was born in West Bedford. Ohio. August 14. l85(1: son of the late Rev. J. W. Knott, a pioneer minister (jf the Presbyterian Church in this State, a native of Westmoreland County. Penn., and whose father, Maj. A\'ilson Knott, figiu-ed conspicuously as an officer in the war of 1S12. They (the Knotts) were of Scotch Presbyterian ancestry. Prof. Knott's mother was Juliii K(>rr. daughter of James and Mary (Jewel) KeiT. Pennsylvanians. The father of James KeiT settled in Pennsylvania from Ireland. On the Jewel side the genealogy runs a long way back, and connects with the branch of the Jewel family to which ex-Postmaster-General Jewel belongs. The issue of the marriage of Rev. J. W. and Julia (Kerr) Knott was two sons and two daughters. Of the former, Walter M. L. died in his youth; of the latter. Mary Jewel is the wife of Col. E. Finger, of Ashland. Ohio, and Wallie R. is the wife of Armer Gregg, of Savannah. Ohio. The subject of om- sketch, the youngest son of the family, received a good common school training near Shelby, Ohio, and took his j)re]>aratory course of study in the' academy at Savannah, Ohio. He graduated in a full classical and scientific comse jit the University of Wooster. at A^'ooster. Ohio, in 187U. He had meanwhile taught school as a means of supporting himself in his studies, and upon graduating accepted his present incumbency, with which he has been reputably connected since. Since coming to Tiffin he has taken an important part in the development of the social anil literary interests of the city; has served upon the board of trustees of the Presbyterian C'hurch and of the Library Association, and is a member of the Beta Theta Phi of his alma mater. September 8, 1S()4. his father passed away, ending his useful life as a minister of the Presl)yterian Church and teacher in its institutions in the State, and is buried at Shelby, Ohio, the i)lace of his marriage. Mrs. Knott sm-vives and resides with her son here, esteemed by all, a worthy woman and kind mother. Among the many gi-aduates under Prof. Knott's instruction may be mentioned some who are (as young men) taking rapid strides forward in ))rofessional careers: Frank Wenner, Jissistant principal of the high school at Bellaire. Ohio: Will- iam H. Dore, a worthy momber of the Tiflui bar: Albert Norton, cadet in th(> naval school at Annapolis: Theodore Brohl. Elmer Hershbergcr, Fred L. ^^'en ner. William Miller. Edward Boos. Dr. Willis White, and many others, who. while busy with the furtherance of their otlier studies, do not forget their old master. In personal appearance Prof. Knott is tall and commanding, of studioiTS, mien and pleasant, open countenance, bespeaking his Scotch-Irish lineage. Socially he is very clever, and although possessed of all the requisites in the make-ui^ of a worthy husband and sire he is still treading the thorny paths of celibacy.

AARON KREADER, of the tirm of Kreader & Zint, plumbers and gas titters, Tiffin, was born in Northampton County, Penn. . May 10, 1887; son of Samuel and Magdalena (Bauder) Kreader. the former of Scotch ancesby in Pennsylvania. Mr. Kreader learned mechanics and worked as machinist in the woolen-mills in the East. April 1. ISTiiS, he came to Tiffin. Ohio, and engaged in the woolen-mills here, as master mechanic, firom l.S'H till May, ISSl. when, upon the dissolution of the firm, ho left that business and engaged with Mr. Zint in his present liusiness. Mr. Kreader was married, in Tiffin, to Elizabeth SchifFert, by whom he has two sons and two daughters: \Villiaiii Marcus, a mechanic; Lillie May, a lady of excellent literary attainments, a teacher in the city high schools; Jennie Burt and Charles Washington. The family worship in the Methodist Protestant Church, of which the mother and eldest daughter are worthy members. Mr. Kreader is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the encampment.

J. H. KITEBLER. wholesale and retad dealer in leather and findings, boots and shoes. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, this county. May 24, 18r)2. son of Anthony and Frances (Schabacher) Ku(>l)ler. early settlers here. Anthony Kuebler. a native of the Duchy of Baden, came to this countiT, settling in Tiffin about 1835, and was prominently identified with the boot and shoe industry here for many years. The mother was a native of Rhine Pfaltz. Bierne (Bavaria), and came to this country when a young girl with her people, who settled here. J. H. Kuebler was the third child and second sou in a family of thirteen chiklren. He received a good common school education and was apprenticed to his j)resent business in his father's store. At the age of twenty - five he embarked in trade on his own account in Tiffin ;uid has maintained a creditable prominence in connection with the leather industry here since. He was married, in Tiffin, in 1877, to Catharine Mueller, a lady of estimable attainments, eldest child of Christian and Margaret (Gross) Mueller, of Tiffin. and by this union there are three sons and one daughter: Frank. Albert. Carl and Corinne. of whom they have laid to rest in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, little Carl and Corinne. Mr. and Mrs. Kuebler are regular communicants of the Roman Catholic faith. He is an active member and official of the St. John's Benevolent Society. Mr. Kuel)ler has avoided the jiolitical field and has never ventured into caiicus meetings, although a pronounced i)arty man. Socially he is an excellent citizen and an afl'alile and pleasant gentleman.

JOHN LAUER, grocery merchant. Tiffin, was born in Roschberg, Rhine Prussia, June (), 18"20, son of Francis and Lena (Schaadt) Lauer, the former a native of Roschberg, the latter of Oldenbiu-g, They reared two sons and two daughters of whom the sons, only, came to this country. A\'endel (brother of om- sudject) died in WilkesbaiTe. Penn., leaving a son and two daughters. John Lauer was reared to farming and served twenty-two months in the volunteer militia of his country. In December. 1847. he sailed for America and came to Buffalo. N. Y. , and in the following year visited Tiffin. Being a young man he felt a desire to travel, and we sultsequently find him in Califor-

Ilia, where ho spent six years in successful work. Iteliuniug East in 185f') he located at Tiffin, where he shortly after engaged in his present business, with which he has been creditably connected since. He was man-ied, at Buffalo, N. Y.. in 1858. to Barbara Deniuth, a native of LVweiler. Prussia, by whom he has thn>(> sons and two daughters, and one stepdaughter, by Mrs. Lauer's previous marriage; their names are as follows: Catharine Schlacter, now the wife of O. M. Loesser: Mary, Peter, Frank, CJharles and Amelia. Of the sons. Peter and Charles are merchants and Frank is a carriage trimmer. The family are meml)ers of St. Joseph's congregation of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Lauer is a genial gentleman and has won the respect of his fi'llow citizens by his upright character and broadness of principles. He is ever ready to support all measures that tend to the city's development, and contributes to all worthy enterprises.

THOMAS LEAHY, farmer and stock-raiser, of Eden Township, P. O. Tiffin, is a native of County Kerry. Ireland, where he was born in the parish (if Abbeyfeale, son of John and Mary (Kane) Leahy, of that parish, de.scended from honoral)le ancestry, counting among them many of the better class of yeomanry, as well as literary and professional people (lawyers, physicians, etc.). Our suliject was reared to farming. He was united in marriage with Ellen, daughter of Maiuice Hartnett, of Abl)eyfeale, Ireland, which family reckon among themselves veiy clever professional people iu Counties Cork and Limerick, Ireland. Upon the encouragement of his father-in-law, Maurice Hartnett, Thomas Leahy concluded to come to America, and in the fall of 18()3 anived here. His finances were limited, Imt being of the "right stuff"' for a successful farmer in Ohio, he set about and rented laud, and finally Ixwght ))roperty, eventually locating on his present farm, one of the finest in the county, and has succeeded in accumulating a handsome competency. His business life is a worthy example of what can b(> accomplished liv a man of strong resolution coupled with steady persistent industry. Besides his success as a farmer and stock-raiser lie has reared and educated his family well, and has the satisfaction of seeing his chikkeu occupying prominent i)ositions in the social and industrial life of his adopted country. John W., his eldest, and James F., his third son, are honored members of the Tiffin bar; Dr. Maurice Leahy, the second son. is a ]>rominent physician of Tiffin (he is the father of two boys by his marriage with Enna. daughter of the late Dr. John Alexander McFarland", of Tiffin); Mary A. and Maggie, the only daughters, are ladi(^s of excellent literary and social attainments, and assist to cheer the fireside. Thomas J. is a farmer. Richard P. and Michael are students at Heidelberg College and Jeremiah, the youngest son. a lad, is at home. The family are regular communicants of St. Mary's Chm-ch.

LLOYD NORRIS LEASE, ex-sheriflf of Seneca County and proprietor of hotel and liverj% Tiffin, was born in Eden Township, this county, April '2, 1838, and comes of worthy jnoneer ancestrj-. His parents, Otho and Belinda (Street) Lease, were natives of ilaryland; the former, a son of Han-y Lease, descended fi-om English pioneers in that State, and tlie latter fi'om Scotch pioneers. In 1S8"J Mr. Lease's parents located in Eden Townshi]), this county, where they remained till 184^), when they removed to Sandusky County, Ohio, and (here reared a family of six sons and three daughters, all of whom married and reared families. L. N. Lease, the fifth c-hild and foiuth son. upon arriving at manhood returned to this county, subsefpiently locating in Tiffin, where he has since remained, prominently identified with many business interests. ' He was man-ied in Tiffin, in \Hhi). to Miss Maria L., daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Thompson) Kridler, natives of Penu.sylvania. who settled here in

1832. To this nnion was born one son, Eden L. , a young man 'of lirigM intelligence, an academic student. Mr. Lease has always borne a leading part in local politics, and has been an almost time-honored delegate to the many conventions of his (the Democratic) party. In 1878 he accepted the nomination to the sheriffalty of Seneca County, and polled the then large majority vote of 1,275. Accepting a renomination at the end of his official incumbency he carried 1,385 majority, the largest known in the county. He is a very public spirited man and has always contributed liberally to the support of the many social and industrial interests of his localitj. He is of tine physique (standing over sis feet and weighing '225 poimds), genial nature, and is socially a very pleasant gentleman. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

LEWIS LEFFLEE. farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Clinton Township, this county, July 14, 184/, son of Lewis H. and Sarah Leffler, natives of Wurtemberg, where they married and remained until 184fi. at which time they immigrated to America and settled in Clinton Tovmship, and there remained until their death: the former departed this life December 12, 1879, and the latter Februai\v 14. 1885. Oiu- subject was united in marriage May, 24. 1S71. with Barbara Breckel: she was born in "\A'iirtemberg, April 18, 184(5. Her parents were Gotleib and Anna Breckel, now residents of Tiffin. Ohio. Mr. and Mi's. Leffler have sis chikb-en: Sarah A.. Tillie. Thomas, Eosa. Eobeyt and Clara. Our subject owns eighty-iive acres of good land where he and his family reside. Mr. and ]Mi's. Leffler are members of the Gei'man Lutheran Chiu'ch.

O. T. LOCKE, editor and proprietor of the Tribune, and postmaster of Tiffin, was born in Killawog, Cortland Co., N. Y., Febniary 27, 1S42, and is descended of a line of pioneer New Englanders. fi-om England, his gi'eatgrandfather having served as a British officer in early colonial times. His father. Nathaniel R. Locke, a tanner and shoe-maker by occupation, a native of VeiTiiont, served in the war of 1812 and afterward settled in Cortland County, N. Y. O. T. Locke after receiving a common school education in his native State, and when eighteen years old. "went AVest" and engaged as "tyjjo" in the office of the Bucyriis .Journal, at Bucynis, Ohio (D. E. Locke, proprii'tor ) ; here he comjjleted his apprenticeship and. in 1863, with another brother, C. N. Locke (now deceased), bought the Fintilaij Jeffersonian. at Findlay, Ohio, and conducted it till 1868, when they with Mr. W. G. Blymer (who had joined them at Findlay) bought out his jwesent paper, the Tribune. Mr. Locke was mar- I'ied in Findlay, in 1866. to Miss Maria C. Porch, second daughter of Henry Porch. Esq. . of Findlay, Ohio, and by her he has two daughters and one son : Carrie. Sallie and John. He is a member of the Masonic order.

JAMES "W. LOVE, president of the city council of Tiffin, was born near Lancaster, Fairfield Co. , Ohio. November 2. 1828. His parents. Andi'ew and Mary (Swayze) Love, the former of Lancaster, Penn.. and the latter of Virginia, were maiTied in Pennsylvania and located in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1812, and in about the year 1830, moved to Seneca Coimty and settled in Tiffin. They reared a family of six children - two sons and lover daughters - of whom one son. James W., and two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Kecm, of Lancaster. Ohio, and Mrs. Abigail Eex, of A\'ells Coiinty. Ind. . survive. The subject of our sketch learned the trades of spinning-wheel and cabinet furnitiu'e making in his father's shop, which was among the first established in Tiffin. Upon the death of his father, in 1841. he carried (jn his business for several years. He aftei-ward was em])loyed Ity Mr. John Fiege (subsequently Fiege Bros. ) for twenty-four years in the manufaetiu-e of furniture. In 1881 he was one of the incorporaters of the Enterprise Manufacturing Company, in whose employ he is at present. Mr. Love married in Upper Sandusky. Ohio, in 1853. Miss

Elizalioth. clannfhtor of John and Cathcrino (Hu^;^) Tripp, jjioneers of AVy.inilot County. Ohio, but formerly of Phihidelphia. Penii.. and by this union has one son, Victor J. , a journalist and " typo " connoctod with the Toledo Bee. of Toledo. Ohio. Mr. Love is an ardent supporter of all measures tendinj^ to the developement of his city, and has served with credit in its councils, and for the last four years has been its presiding ofiicer. He is a time-honored Odd Fellow, a member of Seneca Lodf:je No. -Jt"). also a member of Hobah Encamj)- ment No. 11), I. O. O. F., and has served as its. scribe for the last fifteen years; is also one of the charter members of the K. of P.. Lodge No. <S(). of Titiin. In matters of religion. althoTigh not connected with any sects or creeds, our sulijeet is a liberal suppoi'tei' of the Kefoi'med Church, of which Mrs. Love is an active member.

ROBERT LYSLE, notary public, general insurance- and real estate business. Tiffin, was born in Chester County. Penn. , March 2'), 1833, son of Robert and Eliza A. (Walker) Lysle. both of L-ish ancestry. The grandfather. Lieut. James Lysle. left his native count)'y. L'eland, and aiTiving in America settled in Chester County. Penn. He was by occupation a teacher; served under Gen. Anthony Wayne diu'ing the Revolutionary war and was with him at the storming of Stoniugtou: he died of qiiick consumption in 180G. Our subject's grandparents left Chester County. Penn.. and moved to Sewickley. I'enn.. in ISOl. Oivr subject's father was born in Chester County, Penn.. anil returning there bought the homestead in 1820. Our subject' s*mother comes of pioneer stock in Pennsylvania, among whom are many tanners and cui'riers on the maternal, and pap(>r mannfactui'ers on the paternal side. The subject of our sketch, one of a family of tlii-ee sons and six daughters (all living in Philadelphia and vicinity, except himself and one sister, who died in lN4(i). was reared to paper-making (the business of his father) and in company with his brother. James AY., carried on the "old mill."" In ISBO he sold his interest in the business and came West, and in April, LSfU. located with his family in Titiin. He engaged in book-keeping for a time and subsequentlv became a knight of the road in commercial business, in which caj)acity he was favc)rably known for ten years, retiring in 1877 to take up his present vocation. He received a commission as notary ])ublic from Gov. Hayes and has had it renewed under Govs. Foster and Ht)adly. ^tr. Lysle was married in Chester County. Penn.. to Hannah Kimble Brown, daughter of Phineas and Louisa (Kimble) Brown, by whom he has three sons and three tlaughters: Florence May. wife of J. \\'. Audi-ews. of Toledo; A\'alter Barnes, stock dealer of Ida (irove. Iowa: Lillie Brown; Olive Louisa: Robert Walker, a young lad of excellent attainments; and George Kiml)le. born July 2U. 1885. Mr. Lysle and family are worthy members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has served as member of the board of elders and president of the board of trustees. He is a F. & A. M. and has passed all the chairs to the commandery; is present Ca})tain General in De Molay Commandery No. 1), K. T. He is president of the library association, and has altogether l)een foremost in the support of Tiffin's many literary and educational institutions. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Lysle did honorable service, enlisting, June, 1802. in Company I. One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Yolunteer Infantiy: was commissioned tirst lieutenant August 1 1 of that year, and did active service till January 2."'t. ISfiH, when he was compelled to resign on accout of ill health. Regaining his health he set about organizing Company I, Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which he took in the lield as captain July 14. 18<')3. and was in active service again till February 10, 1804, when the regiment was mustered out.

El'HKAIM J. McCOLLUM. M. D., pliysieiau aad surgeon. Tiffin, was bora ill Richland Coimty, Ohio, in June. 1^25. He is the third iu the family of live children of John and Sarah (Barljer) McColliim. and was born on his father's farm. A\'hen live years of age his father died, and he was taken by his grandfather McCoUnm, who was a farmer in Columbia County, Perm. There he attended school, and later worked on the farm during the siunmer months. In 1 842 he taught school, which he continued to do for f oiu' years. In 1840 he began the study of medicine, with Dr. William Marr. of Washington. Penn. In 1847-48 he attended lectiu'es at Jefferson College. Philadelphia. In 184it he conimenccd the ])ractiee of his chosen profession in JlcCutchenville, Ohio, where he continued for thi'ee years. In IS.") 2- 58 he again attended a coiu'se of lectures at Jefferson .Medical College, and was grailuated therefrom in March. 1858. The same month he was married to Margaret MaiT, a sister of Dr. Marl', with whom he had studied. He immediately located himself in Tiffin, Ohio, which has ever since been his residence. In 1854. during the cholera epidemic in Tiffin, the Doctor became a victim, but fortunately recovered. The time was a trying one. for in the little town of 8,000 pojjulation fi'om ten to fifteen were dying every day. The Doctor is one of the oldest jihysicians iu Tiffin. His practice has been large, successful, and remunerative. On the opening of the Chicago Division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad he received the appointment as surgeon for that road, as well as of the Northwestern Ohio Railroad (now the Toledo Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad). These positions he has held for many years; has been health officer of Tiffin; president of the County Medical Society; and a member of the Northwestern Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Society, and tht! American Medical Society. He has been a membei- of the Presbyterian Chxu'ch since about twenty-five years of age. His son. Leon, born in ISofJ. studied with him. took two coiu'ses in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Keokuk. Iowa, where hv graduated, and settled in the practice of medicine at Lodi. Seneca County. He is now in practice with his father at Tiffin. The Doctor, by both parents, is of Scotch descent. His grandfather. Ephraim MeCollum, who was born in the ITuited States, was the son of a Sotchman. On his mother's side he can trace his ancestry in Scotland back to the time of Queen Elizabeth. These records, in possession of the Doctor, are of remarkable interest. His maternal grandmother was a Kennedy, one of the descendants of Roland de Garrick. who was himself a direct descendant of the old Scottish kings. The authentic record says: "In early ])art of fourteenth century the descendants of Roland de Garrick adopted the name of Kennedy as a sm'uame. " Scotch history is full of mention of members of this family. James Kennedy, archbishop of St. Andi'ews. was cousin to James II, of Scotland, and was one of the most pow<n-ful statesmen of Scotland, of his time. We find mention of high chiu'ch dignitaries, great generals, and statesmen. One of the women of the family stands out conspicuous in history, fi'om the fact that she was one of the two ladies in waiting who were allowed to attend the unfortunate Mary. Queen of Scots, at her execution. The Ken neclys. though at first somewhat divided, early threw then' influence in favor of the refoimed religion. In 158iS Alexander Kennedy, a finely educated young gentleman, was burned at tht' stake, in Glasgow, for writing a poetical satire against the Franciscan friars. Branches of the Kennedy family migrated to Ireland, and fiom thence, at a later date, to America. In America, as in Scotland, they have become stanch Presbyterians in religious faith.

W. RUSH McFARLAND. projirietor of restaurant and saloon. Tiffin, only surviving son of the late Dr. John Alexander McFarland.was liorn in Tiffin, this county. .TnnnaiT 10, 1840. and after recoivino; a good education ciirfageil in merchandising, willi which he was connected for several yeai*s. establishing his present business in ISSO. Febniarv '2'.(. ISTO, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John B. and Jlargaret (SchaetTer) Graveldinger, the former of Remich, Luxemburg, Germany, and the latter of Dudenbrun, Baden. To this union were born three sons: Alexander Rush, Hc^iry Arthur (buried iu the Homan Catholic cemetery- here) and William Albert. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland are members of St. M;iry's congregation of the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Bruderbund society, and has been a member of the fire department for eleven years.

ArSTIX McNE.lL. merchant. Tiffin, was born at Fort Ball (now Tiffin), Ohio. June I 1, 1S;5(), sou of Milton and Maria (Gregory) McNeal. the former of whom was born in Orange County, X. Y., and settled here in 1S23: the latter, who came here the following year, was a daughter of Nehemiah and Patience (Brown) Gregory, who settled in Athens County, Ohio, in ISOl, fi-om New York State (they were of Scotch-Irish ancestrj% and came of Presbyterian Church j)eo])le. and of Revolutionary stock, the father of Patience Brown serving with marked distinction as a commissioned officer in the Revolutionary war). Milton McNeal died in 1S34, leaving a son and two daughters: of the latter, Amanda is the wife of James \\". Bayard, of Athens County, Ohio, and Laura is the wife of Judge Truman H. Bagby, of TifHu. Austin, the son. was reared to his father's business (merchandising), and has been prominently identified with the industiy here since. He was united in man'iage with Sarah .\nn, daughter of Dr. Secretary Rawson, of Richfield, Ohio (now of Des .Minnes, Iowa), and brother of Abel Riiwsou, this union b(>ing blessed with a son and a daugher: Otis R. (whom they bxiried) and Liicy Maria, now the wife I if Don R. Gibson, of Payne, Ohio, son of Dr. Robert McDonald Gibson, l)rother of Gen. W. H. Gibson, of Tiffin. Mrs. ]Maria ^IcNeal after living a widow for years was happily maiTied to Abel Rawsc)n, with whom she remained a kind companion until his demise. She is still hale and vigorous, and retains in her memory many of the very interesting events of her early life. She is very kindly n>spected by all who know her as the warm fi-iend of the distressed, the nobli> woman, kind mother and affectionate wife. While many of her age have passed the more active sjihere of their lives, she still continues her domestic duties, milking her cows, making butter as of yore and attending to her household duties. The wonder is how she has carried her years of care and labor.

JAMES V. MAGERS. clerk of the coiuts of Seneca County, was born in St«irk County. Ohit>, May 17, 1S4'2. His parents, Joseph E. Magers and Mary A. Sneeringer, settled in this county in 1S52, coming fi-om Stark County. The former was a nativ<> of Maiyland. and of j)ioneer French descent, and the latter of German ])ioneer ancestry in Penn.sylvania: of their family of eleven I'hikiren they reared foiu- sons and two daughters. The subject of this sketch (their eldest child) enjoyed the benefits of the common schools, and finished his education at Heidelberjr Colleire. He entja<jed in teachinjj. with which profe.ssion he was jirominently identified in this locality for many years. In politics he has always been a stanch Democrat. October, INSl, he was elected to his present incumbency, and u])on the exjiiration of his term of office was honorably re-elected. He married. January 7, 180S, at New Riegel. this county. Maiy J., daughter of John Adi'lsperger and Mary A. Alliert. pioneers of Loudon Township, the former ot whom was a native of Maryland, and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Magers have two sons and two datighters living: Charles F., Olive I.. Camilla E. and Victor L. : and have biu'ied two sons: Orville V. and Joseph J. Mr. Magers. while being a very reputable teacher, is an active and enterprising public man and citizen, and contributes in no small degree to the support of his party, as attested to by his popular al)ility as an official.

J. F. MARQUARDT, druggist, Tiffin, Ohio, born in Aldingen, 'Wm-temberg, Germany, November 22, 1839, son of the late Christian Marquardt, of that place. J. F. Marquardt came to America, at the age of foiu-teen years, through the influence of the late Dr. Jacob Frederick Jeack. under whose guardianship he remained in study. On the death of Dr. Jeack two years later he apprenticed himself to the drug business, and after spending two years at this trade in Toledo returned to Tiffin in 1S5S. opened a drug store, and has been prominently identified with the drug business ever since. In 1S()2 he married, in Tiffin. Ai'della E. Roller, foiuih daughter of Jesse Roller, and by her he has one son: Jesse C, a young man of excellent attainments, a graduate of the Ohio State University, and at present in charge of his father's dnig business at New Washington, Ohio. 'Mi: Marquardt has accumulated a handsome competence in his business, the result of steady, persistent industry. He has always been a liberal contributor to public measures tending to the growth and develo])ment of the social and industrial life of his adopted city. He is a worthy Mason, and has attained to the degree of Rnight Templar in De Molay C'tjmmandery. He is also a member of the R. of H. . and of the Royal Arcanum. Diu'ing the late civil war he pronounced himself in strong accord with the Union, and so extended his services. In 1874 he erected the handsome building in which he does business, and which bears his name. He is also interested in many other enterprises.

JACOB ilARSHAL. retired farmer and one of the old pioneers of the county, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Biron. Germany, September 23, 181"), son of George and Elizabeth Marshal, who immigrated to Ainerica direct to Seneca County. Ohio, in 183-1, and here remained until their death. Om- subject was maiTied. August 28, ]83(). to Sophia Bishop, born in Germany July 23. 1809, daughter of Nicholas and Eve Bishop, who died in Germany. To our subject and wife have been born eight childi'en. live now living: George. Jacob, ilary (wife of Paul Miller), Susan (wife of Jonas Hoblits), Elizabeth (wife of Frederick Meyers). The deceased are David, Margaret and an infant. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns nearly 100 acres of laud. He and his wife are faithful memlicrs of the Reformeil Church.

CHARLES MARTIN, dealer in groceries. Tiffin, was born in Houdingen, Grand Duchy of Baden. Germany, in 1837, and was aj)prcnticedto the cabinet- ' making irade there. In 1853 he came to America and located in the following year in Melm )re, this county, whore he was connected with merehandi-^ing till 181)2, when he came to Tiffin and followed the same occupation till in 1804, when, upon the organization of the One Hundi'ed and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guards, he enlisted in Com]>any A. and did duty during its term of service. In December of 1S()4 he formed a partnership in the gi'oeery busine.ss with Mr. Nighswander, which continued until 18()8, when Mr. Negele ])urchased an interest (Mr. Nighswander retiring), and the firm has since been favorably kni)wn as Martin & Negele. Besides a regular trade the firm have introduced an important feature in the enterprise of coffee roasting and grinding, as well as spice grinding, which has ])roved no small addition to thenbusiness. Mr. JCartin was maiTied at Melmore. in ISOO, to Miss Sophia Pfau, a native of Columbiana County. Ohio, daughter of Frederick Pfau. a native of AVurtemberg. Germany. They have two sons and three daughters: James G. (in mercantile tra le at Havward. Wis.), Emma. Elsie, Flora and Silas.

^Ir. aiitl Mrs. Martin are members of tlie Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former has been an official foi- several years. He is a member of the different Masonic bodies in Tiflin, also K. of H. . Koyal Ai'camim and A. L. of H. Mr. Martin has always felt aveise to holding public office. V>ut has served his ward (Fourth) in the councils of the citv.

JAMES F. MAETIX. son of Nathan Martin, of Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth Devins, of York County, Canada, was born in Canada May 0. 1880, and came to Seneca Coimty with his parents in 1839. He was educated in Bloom Township, and at the Seneca County Academy; worked on the homestead farm until August. 1850. w'hen he was severely injiu'ed by a threshing machine; he then attended the Seneca County Academy, and in 1853 taught school in Bloom Township, which he followed until 1SI)5, when he was elected county recorder. He was re-elected in 1S()8, and served until the close of 1871. In 1.S74 he was chosen assistant sergeaut-at-arms, at Columbus, for the Legislature. !\Ii\ ^lartin was married on Christmas day, 1855, to Miss Julia Engle, of Thompson Township. This lady died JIarch 20, 1874, leaving four children. Of these two daughters have died since that time.

DR. JOHN W. MAKTIN, dentist. Tiffin, was born in Clinton Township, Seneca Co. . Ohio. March 3, 1832. His parents, John and Barbara (Broad- Iteck) Martin, were early settlers in this county, having moved fi'om Frederick County, Md.. in 182(5; the former was born in Frederick County, :Md. , and the latter near York, Penn. The subject of our sketch was reared on the farm and followed agricultural piu'suits till he was twentysix years of age. when he commenced the study of dentistry. After a short practice at Ohio, he located in Tiffin, this county, in 18()1, and has Ijeen favorably identified with jii'ofessional work here since. He was united in marTiag(», in 1853, with Eachael A., daughter of John and Lydia (Ream) Berkey, of Liberty Township, this county; she passed away her young life, leaving one daughter, Kachael, now the wife of H. H. Neligh, a dentist. Dr. Martin was married on second occasion, in 1861, to Elizabeth A., daughter of Ki'v. John and Elizabeth (^\'alker) Souder; she also departed this life December 17, ]884, leavins no issue. Dr. Martin is a worthy citizen, a clever dental sui'geon and an enterprising public spirited business man. He is a worthy member of the ^lethodist Episcopal Church.