Brown Township (part 1 of 2)

Brown Township

I. L. Ackley, the genial druggist and postmaster of Oakwood, is a native of Indiana, and was born August 27,1852. He is the only son and one of five children, the offspring of Harvey and and Roxanna (Coburn) Ackley. Harvey Ackley, at the age of thirteen years, worked on the Erie canal as water boy, and then traveled with an artist, Ignatius Loyola Tellaga, At the age of twenty, Mr. Ackley purchased land and began farming. He subséquently sold his farm and embarked in the hardware business. Early in 1864 he enlisted in company A, Thirtyeighth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, and was with Gen. Sherman in active service for three months. He died at Ringgold, Ga., at the age of thirty-eight years. He, in company with seven nephews, participated in several battles of the late war; one was killed at Atlanta, Ga.; two killed

Shiloh. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Ackley removed to Indiana, where she has since resided. She has proved a noble woman, and in her time of trouble succeeded in keeping her family together and giving her children good educations. Four of them became teachers, and are all nicely located. I.L. Ackley was reared to manhood in Newville, Ind. He received a good education, and at the age of seventeen was enabled to teach school. He taught in Indiana, and in 1883, on coming to Paulding, continued the same occupation. Locating in Michigan some time later, he purchased an improved farm, which he cultivated in connection with teaching. In company with W. R. Snook, Mr. Ackley embarked in the drug business at Oakwood, Paulding county, and in 1884, at the death of Mr. Snook, became sole proprietor. He attends strictly to his own business, has been industrious, and a result has enjoyed prosperity. Mr. Ackley is a republican, and was appointed postmaster of Oakwood, in June, 1889. Fraternally he belongs to the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F., and is captain of the sons of veterans, September 30, 1875, Miss Annie Z., the daughter of W. R. Snook, became the wife of Mr. Ackley, and their children are: Henry W., Roxy B., Zelma L., Ward and Blaine.

John B. Adams, one of the progressive and enterprising young men of the township, is a native of Paulding county, Ohio, and dates his birth from the 17th of November, 1861. He is the son of Mathias and Catherine (Loger) Adams, of Germany, who emigrated to this country in an early day. Mr. Adams received his education in the schools of his native county and was reared upon the farm. He was happily married on born in Auglaize township, Paulding county, the daughter of Henry and Susan Bondenbender and the widow of Martin Foreman. Mrs. Adams died June 16, 1890, and since her death Mr. Adams has made his home with his parents. He is a member of the Lutheran church and in his political belief is a democrat.

was third in order of birth and second son of fifteen children, the offspring of the above named parents, and was reared in his native county until the age of seven years, at which time his parents removed to Delaware county. He was educated in the schools of that day and worked on the farm, later learning the trade of the cooper. He was married June 19, 1851, to Miss Mary A. Stair, born in Wayne county, Ohio,

| November 5, 1831, the daughter of William and Susan (McEntarfer) Stair, and the union resulted in the birth of Joseph (deceased), Samuel (de- | ceased), Jonas, Levi, Alvie, Philander, Eli, William, Elwood, Tillmore,

Lyman, Theophilus (deceased) and Hannah (deceased). Mrs. Bidlack died November 22, 1886, and Mr. Bidlack again married, taking as his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Titler, widow of John Titler and daughter of Stephen and Barbara (Noss) Robison. In February, 1865, Mr. Bidlack enlisted in company E, One hundred and Ninety-second Ohio volunteer infantry, for one year and served until the close of the war. He received his discharge at Winchester, Va. He has been a resident of Paulding county since 1850, having come from Defiance county, where he had moved in 1848, and has been a most successful farmer. Politically he is an ardent democrat and has held the minor offices of the township.

--Bidlack & Kretzinger, liverymen of Oakwood, Ohio. - Allen Bidlack was born in Brown township, this county, October 13, 1857, is the son of William Bidlack, and one of the pioneers of the county. Mr. Bidlack's early life was spent upon the farm and he was educated in the common schools, February 27, 1875, he married Miss Mary Stair, born of German parentage. Three children bless this union, viz.: George, John and Lillie M. Mr. Bidlack is a stanch republican and a member of the

I. O. O. F., No. 737. He and wife are members of the United Brethren church. Mr. Bidlack and George F. Kretzinger formed a co-partnership in 1890 and are doing a fine business, being attentive and accommodating. Mr. Kretzinger was born in Starke county, Ind., November 9, 1859, and son of Henry and Sarah (Hoover) Kretzinger, of German and English extraction. Mr. Kretzinger was reared to manhood in Livingston county, Ky., a farmer's boy, and received a good education. He came to this county in 1883, and for years worked at day labor, and in 1890 embarked in the livery business. He is a republican and a thorough-going young man.

p, Blakeslee, a prominent lumberman and agriculturist, is a native of Ohio, born in Geauga county, January 31, 1821, the son of Ozi and Axie (Taylor) Blakeslee, natives of New England. The lineage of the family dates back to 1660, the forefathers having emigrated from England and settled near Boston on a tract of land called Boston neck, and which still bears that name. The paternal grandfather was a soldier in the revolution, having the rank of major; he also served as a colonel in the war of 1812, taking part in the battle of Black Rock. In the regiment which he commanded, he had five sons, one of whom, the eldest, was the father of our subject. This son located in Geauga county, in 1816, and reared a family of eight children. D. G. Blakeslee, the seventh in order of birth, was reared on the farm and received a common education in the schools of that day. He taught for two years in Kentucky and later was the principle of schools at Maumee. In June, 1850, he removed to Paulding county and erected the first steam saw mill in the county at Charloe, which he has successfully operated ever since. Mr. Blakeslee is a progressive and enterprising citizen and has done much toward the development of the county. He is a leading supporter of schools and churches and is forward in all reformatory movements. During the war he served in the pension bureau. Mr. Blakeslee was married January 8, 1858, to Miss Harriet E., the daughter of Dr. O. H. Allen, of Defiance, and their union resulted in the birth of Maud F., who died in infancy, Albert E., a school teacher, and Flora P., a teacher of music.

Eilward Bobinmyer, of Hartsburg, Putnam county, Ohio, was born in Butler county, February 18, 1835, he is the son of David and Sarah (Heffner) Bobinmyer. He grew to years of maturity in his native county, and has become a farmer and politician of note; November 9, 1857, he was married in Paulding county to Mandilla, daughter of John and Sophia (May) Stair, and these are the children born to them: Josephine, wife of Hiram Bleeks; Priscilla, wife of James L. Hoyt; David F., now in Colorado; Anna M., wife of Franklin H. Lighthill; and John P. H. Mr. Bobinmyer located in Paulding county in the year 1853, and in 1859 removed to Putnam county, and is among the pioneer settlers of Monroe township, Putnam county. He owns eighty acres of fine land in Putnam county. In 1877 he and his wife and family moved west to the state of Nebraska; he followed farming during the time he was in Nebraska, which was not quite three years, when he moved back to Putnam county, Ohio, and in the year 1883 he purchased eighty acres of fine land in Paulding county, Ohio, and in connection with farming he raises fine horses, also horn cattle and sheep. He was a member of Company I, Sixty-seventh regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and enlisted November 1, 1864. He participated in several hardfought battles, and the second day of April, 1865, he was one of the party that charged on the rebels' line at Hatcher's run, and April 4th again charged the rebels at Cloverhill, and the 6th of April, again at High Bridge, and the 9th of April, at Appomatox Court House, when Gen. Lee surrendered. He received his honorable discharge November 1, 1865, at Richmond, Va. Mr Bobinmyer is a gentleman who commands the respect and good will of all who know him, and his friends are many.

James Bobenmyer, the youngest child of David and Saloma (Heffner) Bobenmeyer, was born in Butler county, Ohio, December 17, 1844. At the age of nine years he was taken by his parents to Paulding county, where he grew to years of maturity and received his scholastic training. He entered the army in May, 1864, as a member of company H, One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio volunteer infantry, was assigned to the Potomac command. He was present at the siege of Petersburg and operations of the valley. His honorabledischarge was given him at Winchester, Va., on the 27th of August, 1865, he having been in active service the entire time. Mr. Bobenmeyer was united in marriage with Miss Emma May on the 13th of April, 1869, and their children are: Charles E., Deane E., Fielding E. and Perry E. Mrs. Bobinmyer is the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte (Deviney) May, respected citizens of their county. Politically, the subject of this sketch is a democrat, and

Boyd & Freede. - The firm of Boyd & Freede, dealers in real estate and native timber and manufacturers of lumber and shaved hoops, with a branch office at Ellisville, Miss., is composed of active and energetic young men whose mill plant and realty are now worth $140,000, they having begun with nothing a few years ago. They employ a large number of men carry on an extensive business. This firm furaished the C., J. & M. railroad with nearly all of its timber an1 and the goods turned out are first-class. Mr. Boyd, the senior member of the firm, is a native of Ohio, having been born in Hamilton county July 30, 1848, the son of Nelson and Martha J. (Mitchell) Boyd, natives respectively of Ohio and Virginia. John Boyd, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Ohio, and served in the war of 1812. Nelson Boyd, his son, was a farmer and cooper by trade,and removed to Auglaize county, Ohio, where his death occurred in 1867. In 1861 he enlisted in the three years' service, and became a member of the Seventy-first regiment. He served as lieutenant of company B, Thirty-third regiment of Ohio volunteer infantry, and was in the struggle for over four years. Mrs. Boyd is still living, making her home with her son. J. A. Boyd grew to years of maturity on the farm and received a good education. At the age of sixteen years he started in life for himself, and as his father had died, a large share of the support of the family fell to him. He began teaching, and for seven consecutive years taught in the common schools. In the spring of 1874 he came to Paulding, and located at Change Bridge, where he engaged in merchandising and dealing in native timber. He continued thus until 1887, when he turned his whole attention to his present business, and is to-day one of the prominent and well-to-do men of Paulding county. Mr. Boyd is a democrat in politics, and has held the minor township offices, and has served as postmaster of Melrose, Charloe and Pleasant Point for fifteen years. He isa member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. Mr. Boyd was married, in February, 1868, to Miss Melinda, the daughter of John P. and Hannah (Patterson) Sillin, natives of Licking county. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, only three of whom are living, named Joseph Edward, Mary Frances and Guy Maurice. The family are members of the Disciples church, and are popular with all who know them.

A. Brown. - Among the prominent and leading merchants of Melrose, A. Brown holds a conspicuous place. He established himself in business in 1882, and does an immense trade, amounting to $10,000 and $1,2000 annually. He carries a full stock of dry goods, groceries and notions, and in all his dealings with the public is honest and upright. Mr. Brown was born in Fayette county, Penn., September 1, 1829, and was the youngest of four sons and six daughters, born to William and Mary (Bernhart) Brown, natives of Ireland and Connecticut respectively. The paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch was William Brown, who emigrated to America in 1796, and, with his family, located in Pennsylvania. William Brown, his son, and the father of our subject, was but six years of age at that time, and received but a limited education in the schools of that day. He learned milling, and married Miss Bernhart early in life. He served in the war of 1812, removed to Richland county in 1837, and then came to Crawford county, where he purchased timber land and entered the hard life of the pioneer. He improved his farm and engaged in milling fora time. In 1853 Mr. Brown removed to Williams county, and, abandoning milling, turned his whole attention to farming. He died at the age of seventy-one years, his wife having preceded him to the grave. Our subject and his brother, Nicholas Brown of Williams county, are the only surviving members of the large family reared by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Mr. A. Brown was reared in Crawford county, and when but thirteen years of age began life for himself, by working as a farm hand. He attended school through the winter sessions, and at the age of eighteen years began learning the carpenter's trade. At this he worked for nine years with good success. He was married in 1852, on the 29th of January, to Miss Sarah, the daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Seiler) Reed, and their children are: Anna E., wife of Theodore Burt; Catherine E., wife of T. E. Switzer, and Frances. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In 1856 they removed to Paulding county, and in the spring of 1857 located near old Fort Brown. Here Mr. Brown rented a mill, and it was the first grist mill to be run by water power in the county. It was built by Jacob Switzer, who afterward sold it to Mr. Reed, and later it came into the possession of Mr. Brown. In 1884, Mr. Brown sold this mill, but in time it again came into his hands, and is now owned by him, although for the last five years it has been idle. Mr. Brown started in life empty-handed, but is now the possessor of one hundred and fifty acres of good land, in Brown township; besides fifteen acres in Putnam county. He also owns a good village property in Melrose, and his stock of goods is valued at $5,000. Mr. Brown isa republican, and for one term served efficiently as county commissioner. He has been treasurer of Brown township for six years. In February, 1865, Mr. Brown enlisted in company B, One Hundred and Ninetysecond regiment of Ohio volunteer infantry, and was assigned to the army of the Potomac. His service was mostly in the Shenandoah valley, and his discharge was received in September, 1865. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic post at Melrose, and is one of the esteemed and influential citizens of the township in which he lives. Everett A. Budd - The Budd family in America owes its origin to three English sea captains, Henry, John and William Budd, who, tiring of old Neptune's stormy billows, settled on Long Island, N. Y., about the year of 1700, and took up the less perilous vocation of tilling the soil. From Long Island portions of the family passed into New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where traces of them yet exist. They were mostly farmers, but some of them attained local eminence in both law and medicine. Dr. John Budd, of the Pennsylvania branch, emigrated to Delaware county, Ohio, about the year of 1810, and soon after married Miss Mary Adams, a lineal descendant of the Adams family of Massachusetts. His third son, Eli Budd, is the father of the subject of this sketch. He was born in Delaware county, Ohio, August 19, 1820, and married March 30, 1841, Miss Mary A. Clarke, who was born in Luzerne county, Penn., March 30,1821, and removed to Ohio when a babe. She was educated at Central college, Ohio, and spent some years in teaching school in Delaware and Franklin counties, Ohio, receiving her first certificate from Judge Swan in Columbus. The fruits of this union are as follows: Everett A., born in Harlem, Delaware county, Ohio, March 4, 1842; Mary C., born December 21, 1843, married Capt. Joseph Ice, in the fall of 1863, and died April 12, 1864; Remembrance L., born in Columbus, Ohio, February 13, 1846, married J.C. Randolph in 1867; John C., born January 27, 1848, and is now a resident of Defiance, Ohio; Lucretia Ellen, born November 4, 1853, married to Henry Varner September 6, 1870; James E., born February 17, 1856, married in January, 1891, to Miss Catharine Motter; and Judge W., born July 22, 1860, and died in Walkerton, Ind., February 12, 1882, from injuries received by a train of cars upon which he was employed as a brakeman. Eli Budd and family removed to Paulding county in 1850, and settled in the woods upon land which he entered from the government. After sharing all the hardships of a pioneer life and clearing up a large farm he died on the 6th of July 1867, honored and respected by all who knew him. His widow is still living and resides with her daughter, Mrs R. L. Randolph. Everett A., was married April 24, 1862, to Miss Marie Lindsly, but owing to marital infelicity a separation and divorce soon followed. He was a teacher for several years, and served for a time as orderly sergeant of company H,

One hundred and Thirty-second, Ohio volunteer infantry. The latter years of his life have been turned to journalism, and he has filled the editorial chair on several county papers; also been a contributor to several city periodicals. He is the author of the following poem, "Only a Brakeman," which was first published in the Steuben county, Ind., Republican, and afterward went the round of the press in the United States:

Only a brakeman! killed by the train! Only a brakeman! by accident slain; Onward, rush onward, no time for delay; Blow the shrill whistle and hasten away.

Dr. H. 8. Burson, a native of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock county, Ohio, was born November 19, 1840, His father, A. E. Burson, was one of the pioneer physicians of that section of the state and settled in Hancock county, in 1834. He was born in Loudoun county, Va., in 1812, and was reared in his native state until seventeen years of age, when his parents, who were Quakers, located in Columbiana county, Ohio. Being of a studious nature, young Burson obtained a good education. He read medicine with Dr. McCook, of New Lisbon, and attended the medical schools at Cincinnati, graduating with high honors. He began the practice of his profession when he was twenty-two years of age, and by degrees built up a large and lucrative business in his calling. Hecontinued to practice until 1860, when he retired, and is now enjoying the evening of life, surrounded by his family and hosts of friends. Dr. Burson was married to Miss Rebecca Cumberland, of East Palestine, Ohio, and seven children, two of whom died, were born to them. In his youth the doctor was a whig, but is now an active democrat. Dr. H.S. Burson was the second son born to Dr. A. F. and Rebecca Burson, and his preliminary education was obtained in the common schools. When eighteen years of age he entered Miami university, entering the junior class. He attended this institution one year, and upon the breaking out of the war enlisted in company A, Twenty-first Ohio volunteer infantry, for three months' service. He was assigned to thearmy of Ohio and was stationed at Gallipolis during the greater part of his time, acting as clerk of the located at Winamac, Ind., where he taught for six months, removing at the expiration of his school term to Chicago, where he was employed as a clerk in the office of Baud & Adams, attorneys. He was an able clerk and received a salary of $1,000 per year. In 1866 Dr. Burson went to and one year later was appointed to a clerkship in the treasury department, serving until the administration of U. S. Grant. He then, follow-

' After six months spent at that place, Mr. Burson returned home and began the study of medicine in the office of his father. In 1874 he attended the Ann Arbor medical college, and also the Eclectic medical institute at Cincinnati, graduating from the last named in the spring of ` 1875. The following July Dr. Burson located at Oakwood and entered upon the practice of his profession, holding atthe present time the place of the oldest resident physician of the town. He is a surgeon of ability a successful practitioner, whose long years of experience have earned him an enviable reputation in the medical field. While a resident of Washington, the doctor had the fortune to be admitted to the senate

_ chamber during the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. He is an ardent ` democrat, having affiliated with that party since his youth. Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Pythias. August 2, 1881, Dr. Burson was happily wedded to Miss Sarah E., the daughter of John and Susan Harmon, early settlers of Paulding county. Four children have blessed

Burt, of German and Irish extraction. His early life was passed upon the farm in Brown township, and his education was obtained in the neighboring schools. He was married September 2, 1867, to Christina Fisher, daughter of Samuel and Julien (French) Fisher, of German and English origin. Two children blessed this union, named Aden and A1- fretta. On the 2d of March, 1864, Mr. Burt enlisted in company C, One Hundred and Ninety-first Ohio volunteer infantry, for one year, and received his discharge at Camp Chase, August 28, 1865. Returning home he engaged in farming and operating a saw mill, in connection with which he is now interested in the raising of fine sheep. Mr. Burt is a stanch republican, and held the office of township clerk for twenty-seven years, which fact demonstrates the popularity and esteem in which he is held,

Mark M. Burt, a leading citizen of Brown township, was born in Washington county, Penn., December 29, 1822, the son of Ebenezer and Sarah (Leonard) Burt, of Scotch lineage. He was the third in order of birth of ten children born to these parents, and received but a common education. He married Miss Elizabeth, the daughter of Reuben and Esther (McCleary) Emmick, of German origin, on the 7th of May, 1849. Their children are named Bethnel, Silas (deceased), Hiram, Theodore, Samantha (deceased), Melissa, wife of Frank Myers; Leah, wife of Richard

Bates; Isaac (deceased), and Frank E. (deceased). The family are communicants of the United Brethren church, while Mr. Burt belongs to the I. O. O. F. lodge, of Oakwood, which he joined in 1861. He is also amember of the C. A. R. post. September 10, 1863, Mr. Burt enlisted in the Ohio national guards, and went to the front as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Thirty-second regiment Ohio volunteer infantry. He was in the company which built the fortifications at Petersburg and Richmond, and was at White House landing. Returning home in 1864, he began farming. He had not many advantages for obtaining an education, though he worked hard for what he did receive. In 1861 he located in Paulding county, upon the land where he now resides, which is pleasantly located in Brown township. Mr. Burt signed the first ditch petition, and has been prominently identified with the improvements made in Brown township. His success in life has been due to his energy and hard work, and he is an expert and progressive agriculturist.

C. T. Carey, editor and proprietor of the Oakwood Sentinel, was born in Brown township, Paulding county, August 21, 1855, and is the son of Judge D. C. Carey. His early life was spent upon the farm assisting at general farm labor. He attended the district school until fourteen years of age when he entered college at Ft. Wayne. He subsequently learned the printer's trade, and for several years worked at journeyman work. He, in February, 1889, established the Oakwood Sentinel, which is a credit to the town and its proprietor, as it is a well edited newspaper. Mr. Carey was mar.ied January 1, 1877, to Miss Victoria McCreary, who is a native of the county and was born November 4, 1858. They have three children living, viz.: Edward E., Carl and Benjamin H.

Hon. David C. Carey isa worthy descendant of one of Paulding county's pioneer settlers. He was born in Auglaize township of the above named county, January 21, 1826, and is a son of Isaac and Abigail (Hudson) Carey. George Carey, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Essex county, N. J., and of English extraction. The Carey family were among the early settlers of Essex county, and date their settlement in this country back to the colonial period, being one of the prominent families of that day. The maternal grandfather was Shadrach Hudson, a native of New York state and a descendant of an English family. He served gallantly in the war of 1812, and subsequently settled in Miami county, Ohio, being one of the early residents of that section. In 1821 or 1822 he removed to Paulding county, and it is claimed that he erected the first dwelling in the county. He was a teamster in the war of 1812 and was at the battle which resulted in the defeat of St. Clair. He was a man of medium stature and possessed intelligence as was rarely found in the men of that day. His family consisted of six sons and four daughters, the last one dying in Defiance, in 1890, at the age of seventy years. Isaac Carey, the father of our subject, removed, with his parents, to Kentucky, when he was five years old, and afterward located with them in Miami county, Ohio. He enjoyed but few educational advantages, being raised upon the farm, and engaged in learning the trade of the stone mason and brick-layer. In 1823 Mr. Carey decided to locate in Paulding county, and, in company with his wife and son, Shadrach H., he traveled overland to Paulding county, and settled in the wilderness. Isaac Carey was a hardworking man, and devoted the better part of his life to his trade and in making a home for his family. He was an advocate of education, and sent his children to the schools of the neighborhood, which he and two neighbors established in a private way. He raised a family of five sons and four daughters, the subject of this sketch being the only living member of the family. Mr. Carey was a consistent and life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal church. After a life of usefulness and probity, he died at the age of fifty-one years, bearing with him to the grave the esteem and love of all whose fortune it had been to know him. David C. Carey was the first white child born in what is now Paulding county. He was raised upon the homestead farm in Auglaize township, and was given an education such as could be obtained in the township schools. He also attended school at Defiance. Remaining at home he worked upon the farm and later taught school. After his marriage he located on section 20 of Brown township, and commenced the process of clearing and improving a farm, where he continued to live until 1870, when he was elected probate judge and served till 1875, having been re-elected after the expiration of his first term. In 1877, Mr. Carey removed to Hutchinson, Kan., and engaged in farming. In the fall of 1878 he returned to Brown township and located upon the homestead farm, where he resided until 1882, when he settled in Oakwood, where he has since lived. Mr. Carey has always been an active and ardent republican, and acceptably filled the office of mayor of Oakwood. He enlisted during the late war in Company

H, One Hundred and Ninety-first Ohio volunteer infantry, on February 20, 1865, and saw active service until August 27th. While going to the Ohio river and into the Shenandoah valley, he contracted a cold from the effects of which he has never fully recovered. Mr. Carey was married May 22, 1848, to Miss Sarah Lydia, the accomplished daughter of Josiah and Lydia (Goodell) Talbert. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Carey was William Goodell, a native of Massachusetts and a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He was a descendant of a Puritan family. Josiah Talbert, the father of Mrs. Carey, settled in western New York in 1815, where he and his wife died, leaving a son and two daughters, Mrs. Carey being the only living member of her family. She came to Defiance in 1836 with her sister, Mrs. Allen, wife of Dr. O. H. Allen, and received a liberal education in the schools of that place, completing her course in Oberlin college. This cultured lady became the mother of ten children, whose respective names are as follows: Sarah A. (deceased); Annie, wife of C. B. May; Harriet (deceased), who married J. L. Shively; Clark T., publisher of the Oakwood Sentinel; Lucy C., wife of Levi C. Keck; William E. (deceased); Alice and Mary, who died in infancy, and Mary L., the wife of L. J. Cristy. and Mrs. Carey are both consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church,the former having become a member at the age of thirteen years. He has lived an exemplary and temperate life, never having indulged in the use of liquors and tobacco. He enjoys the confidence and respect of the people of Paulding county, and is a man of much prominence in the community. Mrs. Carey is known among the people of Brown township and Oakwood as a true Christian woman, and in the hour of sickness and trouble it is she who administers to the afflicted in her quiet and unostentatious manner, doing deeds of kindness and charity.

John W. Carter, one of the progressive and prosperous farmers of Brown township, was born in Germany, November 7, 1825. He came to America in 1850 and landed at Quebec, Canada, whence after a short residence he removed to Defiance, Ohio, and worked in the stone quarries on the Auglaize river for six years, getting stone ready for the bridge at that place. He located in Paulding county in 1857, and was married October 4, 1853, to Mrs. Catherine Allbright, widow of Abraham Allbright and daughter of John McCarty. Mrs. Carter died February 19, 1863, and Mr. Carter married, as his second wife, Miss Sophia, daughter of John and Dora (Crowls) Bowholtz, of Germany. To this union have been born John W. F. (deceased), Mary A. C., wife of John Curlew; Sarah E. M. (deceased), Emma C. J., Charles H. D., Joseph H. A. (deceased), Ira L. E. (deceased), Enos H. D. (deceased), and Virgil R. H. The members of the family are communicants of the United Brethren church and enjoy universal popularity and esteem. Mr. Carter enlisted during the late war in March, 1865, for six months, and was a member of company H, One Hundred and Ninety-first Ohio volunteer infantry. ''

L. J. Christy, teacher and farmer, was the eldest and only son born of two children - Lawrence J. and Robertie M. - to Robert M. and Emily E. (DeGroot) Christy, the former of Scotch parentage and the latter of French. Robert C. was the son of Ebenezer and Rachael (Dawson) Christy, and was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, September 3, 1836. He was reared upon the farm near Washington Court House, and when eighteen years of age began teaching, which vocation he followed until 1862, when he enlisted in company K, Ninetieth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and was soon appointed orderly sergeant. He participated in the battles of Murfreesborough and Nashville, and on account of ill health was discharged, June 1, 1863. He returned home, but never regained his health, and died, January 9, 1866. He married Miss DeGroot August 15, 1858, who was born in Clinton county, Ohio, January 1842, the daughter of James and Emily (Merman) DeGroot. James was born in 1811, in Canada, and his father, Cornelius, was a native of France. Our subject, L. J., was born at South Plymouth, Ohio, April 20, 1860, and when twelve years of age came to Paulding county, where he grew to manhood, having the advantage of the common schools, preparing for teaching at the age of eighteen years, which vocation he has followed since very successfully. He is a practical teacher and a good disciplinarian, having taught thirteen years in succession. He owns a good farm where he lives, and is one of the progressive young men of the county. He is an ardent republican, and a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 737. He was married December 24, 1883, to Miss May L. Carey, born July 28, 1867, and daughter of Judge D. C. Carey. Two children bless this union, viz.: Robert C., born March 17, 1886; Cornelia L., born 'April 8, 1890. Mrs. Christy is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

her native land and the father emigrated to America in 1852, his son, the subject of this notice, being but eleven years of age at the time. They located at Buffalo, where the father worked on the railroad for some time and then removed to Minnesota. He remained in that state until 1873, at which time his son, Richard, located in Paulding county. The father then made his home with his son until his death, which occurred August 9, 1890. Richard Delaney received but a limited education, and was married in October, 1870, to Miss Maria Wood. These children have been born to them: Abigail A., Samuel J., Elba E. and Leonel J. Mrs. Delaney is a member of the United Brethren church and a lady who has many friends. Mr. Delaney is a democrat politically, and is the possessor of a fine farm of 101 acres, which is well improved. He is of - the expert agriculturists of Brown township and is highly respected by all with whom he comes in contact. Mrs. Maria (Wood) Delaney was born in Union county, September 17, 1851.

Edwards & Grant. - The firm of Edwards & Grant, dealers in hardware and farm implements, are among the energetic and progressive young men of Paulding county. They established their business in March, 1888, and by fair and upright dealing have won a large and lucrative patronage. Their stock is valued at from 34,500 to 85,000. Mr. A. Edwards is a native of Allen county, Ohio, and was born December 27, 1861, the son of J. W. and Lucy Edwards. Mr. Edwards was one of seven children born to these parents, and grew to manhood on the farm. When but twelve years of age he began clerking in a grocery store, and received but a limited education during his boyhood. In 1884 he came to Melrose and engaged in the grocery business, selling in connection with that line of goods a first-class grade of hardware. He was in partnership with his grandfather, W. A. Edwards. Mr. Edwards is a democrat in his political belief, and one of the active and enterprising young citizens of the community. Alex. Grant, Jr., was born in Upper Canada, June 17, 1850. His parents are Angus and Harriet M. (McDonald) Grant, natives of Canada, of Scotch parentage. Mr. Grant, at the age of fourteen years, came from his native country to Antwerp, Ohio, where he resided with his brother for some time. He drove an ox-team for five years and then engaged in business for himself. His education was limited, and he started life with but small means. Mr. Grant located in Defiance, where he remained until 1884, at which time he came to Melrose, where he hassince lived. Politically he is an adherent to the principles of the democratic party. Mr. Grant was united in marriage with Miss Mary Sherry, of Defiance, on the 18th of Februray, 1878, and four children have blessed their union. They are: James A., Hattie, May E. and Jennie V. Mrs. Grant is the daughter of James Sherry, and with her husband belongs to the Catholic church. The family are highly respected and take high rank in the social scale.

Rey. David Fitzwater was born in Yates county, N. Y., December 30, 1824, the son of John and Sabra (Pickens) Fitzwater, of German and English extraction. In 1837 the parents removed to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, where they remained until their respective deaths, and here the subject of this mention was reared and educated. He learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, and December 6, 1859, was married to Miss Roxanna, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Smith) Packard. One child named Isaac E. was born to them. The mother died in April, on January 9, 1853, Mr. Fitzwater took as his second wife Catherine Orr, a native of Ontario county, N. Y., born January 9, 1820. She is the daughter of David and Jane (Clark) Orr. Since 1863 Mr. Fitzwater has been a minister of the gospel as understood by the Methodist church, and he at present fills many appointments. He has held the principal offices of the church and has been an active worker in it. He located in Paulding county in 1853, and is one of the prominent citizens of Brown township; was legally exempted from military service, and quit chewing tobacco to prolong his life. His son Isaac lives in Kansas, where he follows the pursuit of farming.

George W. Fitzwater, brother of Rev. David Fitzwater, mentioned above, is a native of Warren county, Penn., born September 25, 1828. He grew to years of maturity in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and married there April 11, 1854, Sarah J. Needham, born in New York, April 11, 1833. Her parents are John and Polly (Day) Needham, of English and German lineage. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwater are the parents of Frank E., George D. (deceased), Charles W., Clara A., widow of A. Bodenbender; Brough B. and Albert A. Mi. Fitzwater, who is a republican, located in Paulding county in 1854. He, with his family, is a member of the United Brethren church, in which he enjoys good standing. In all the relations of life he is esteemed and his friends are legion.

C. J. Freede, of the firm of Boyd & Freede, is a native of Ohio, and - first saw the light on the 11th of September, 1850, in Clarksville, Defiance county. He is the son of Christian J. and Mary E. (Mallock) Freede, natives of Germany and Washington, D. C., respectively. C.J. Freede assisted his father, who was a lumber dealer, during his youth, the schools of the county furnishing him the means of his early education. When but thirteen yerrs of age, his father died, and he carried on the business, jobbing and dealing in timber. He worked for Mr. Boyd for several years and then, in 1881, was taken into partnership with him. Mr. Freede devotes his attention to farming and the timber trade, in which occupations he has been successful. He is a republican and belongs to the F. & A. M. and K. of P. fraternities. Mr. Freede was married July 13, 1873, to Miss Sarah J., the daughter of John C. and Amy Keck, among the oldest residents of Paulding county. They are the parents of Charles W., John K., Orville E. and Ralph R. Freede. Mrs. Freede is a member of the United Brethren church and with her husband enjoys general esteem. Since writing the above Mrs. Freede died on September 2. Her remains were followed to their last resting place by the largest funeral concourse ever assembled in the county.

Albert Fuller, who was born in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, September 21, 1844, is the son of Samuel and Eunice M. (Ashley) Fuller of Scotch-Irish and English parentage. The parents located in Paulding county in an early day and reared a family of three children to years of maturity. The subject of this sketch was nine years of age when his parents removed to Paulding county, where he attended the schools, receiving a common education. October 31, 1861, he enlisted in company C, Sixty-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, and participated in the following battles: Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Iuka, Matamoras, Thompson Hills, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hills and Fort Hill, Vicksburg, Monroe Raid, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Charleston, Columbus, Bentonville and Raleigh, N. C. He received an honorable discharge for his gallant service in July, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Upon his return home, Mr. Fuller engaged in farming and saw-milling until the fall of 1890, at which time he retired from active work. October 1, 1870, Mr. Fuller was united in marriage with Esther A., daughter of William and Sarah (Sproul) Beard, and their children are: George B. and Elsie E. Mrs. Fuller was born in Turcarawas county, Ohio, January 11, 1847. Mr. Fuller located in Paulding county in 1853, and in connection with his farm pursuits he raises fine horses. He is a republican, active in the ranks of his party and a citizen who is highly esteemed.

Willis Fuller, proprietor of one of the leading saw mills at Melrose, is a native of Ohio and dates his birth from the 31st of March, 1839. He is the son of Samuel and Eunice M.(Ashley) Fuller, the former of whom came west with his parents when a boy. He came to Paulding county in 1853, where he entered land and farmed for an occupation. He became a well-to-do man and died in 1890, at the age of seventy-eight years. His wife and daughter reside on the homestead place, the former a venerable lady of seventy-three years. Willis Fuller received a common school education and was reared on the farm. He enlisted in company G, Fourteenth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, at the call for 75,000 three-month men, and was discharged at the expiration of his term; he next enlisted in company C, Sixty-eight Ohio volunteers, and was in the army of the Tennessee. The battles in which Mr. Fuller took part were Philippi, Laurel Hill and Carrick's Ford, while in the three months' service. His next experience was at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Iuka, Jackson (Miss.), Champion Hill and Vicksburg. At the last named place he veteranized. He was wounded in the right arm at the battle of Atlanta, had his arm amputated on the field, and July 22, 1864, was sent to Rome, Ga., where he remained for thirty days. He returned home on a short furlough, but later went to the hospital at Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Fuller was discharged at Camp Dennison. Returning home, he purchased a farm in Brown township where he tilled the soil for several years. He then engaged in the lumbering business and for fifteen years owned a saw mill just north of Oakwood. In 1887 he came to Melrose, where he has since lived, a prominent and honored citizen. Mr. Fuller is an ardent supporter of the republican party, and has held, in connection with those of assessor and treasurer, the minor township offices. In 1865 Miss Nancy A. Burt, daughter of L. and Abigail E. (Brown) Burt, became the wife of Mr. Fuller, and the children born to them are Mervin C., Ernest A. and Erminna, the wife of Walter Simmons.

Benton Grimes was born in Logan county, Ohio, September 19, 1847, and is the son of Andrew and Louise J. (Dunson) Grimes, of Irish and German extraction. The subject of this mention is the eldest child of these parents and grew to manhood in Brown township, Paulding county, where he was taken at the age of four years. He was educated in the common schools and early chose the pursuit of farming as his life work.

Mr. Grimes was married February 6, 1876, to Samantha J. Moore, born in Paulding county, August 9, 1853, the daughter of William and Elizabeth J. (Mahan) Moore, and this union has been blessed by the birth of one child, a daughter named Maggie May. Mr. Grimes is one of the leading democrats of Brown township and has acceptably filled several of the minor offices. With his wife and daughter he belongs to the United Brethren church. Mr. Grimes is an authority on all matters pertaining to agriculture and his farm of eighty acres is finely improved and cultivated.

William Grimes is a native of Brown township, Paulding county, Ohio, and is the son of Andrew Grimes and Louisa Grimes, who are elsewhere mentioned in this volume. He was born September 10, 1857, and his boyhood years were passed upon the farm. He was educated in the common schools and later in life was married to Miss Ida C., the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte May. The marriage occurred April 28, 1883, and has resulted in the birth of the following children: Edgar E., Jennie M. born February 4, 1885 (deceased); Harry E., born April 16,1887; Frank E., born May 22, 1889, and Maud C., born September 27, 1891. In connection with farming, Mr. Grimes raised fine horses. He is considered one of the leading farmers and citizens of the township and his success has been achieved by thrift, energy and good jndgment. He is a democrat politically, and a member of the I. O. O. F., lodge No. 737, at Oakwood.

Charles Hakes, one of the representative men of this county, was born in Huron county, Ohio, October 9, 1834, the son of Robert and Clarissa C. (Dresser) Hakes, who removed to Paulding county in 1837, locating on the Auglaize river in Brown township, in the forest, becoming one of the pioneers. Our subject was but a child three years of age when his parents removed to this county, and here grew to manhood a farmer's boy, acquiring a common school education; upon arriving at his majority he began life empty-handed at farming, and by hard work and economy soon established himself. April 12, 1860, he married Miss Isabel G. Hankins, who was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Samuel S. and Ann P. Hankins, early settlers of this county. Seven children blessed this union, viz.: Frank A., George R., E. May, A. Charles E.. Clara Isabella and Sarah L. Mr. Hakes, in October, 1861, answered to the call for 75,000 three years' men, by enlisting in company F, Thirty-cighth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, being mustered in at Nicholsville, Ky. His company was assigned to the Fourteenth army corps, Third division of the Cumberland. He was appointed first sergeant soon after entering the service; later he was promoted to the office of second lieutenant, participating in several hard battles, and during the battle at Mission Ridge, November 25, 1863, he was shot through the body and was absent from the regiment in the hospital, from which he was discharged September 24, 1864, on surgeon's certificate of disability. He proved himself a brave soldier and a kind, indulgent officer. Mr. Hakes returned home and resumed .farming, which he followed with success until nominated and elected by the republican party to the office of county recorder, being re-elected twice, thus serving nine successive years to the entire satisfaction of the people. That party nominated and elected him auditor of county two terms in succession. During his official life he became thoroughly known throughout the county, and no man stands higher in the estimation of the people. Mr. Hakes is the author of the only complete set of abstract books of Paulding county. He has mastered the art of book keeping by his own efforts, and is often employed as an expert accountant. He now resides on his farm, one-half mile north of Oakwood, enjoying the fruits of his earlier life.

M. W. Hakes, marshal of Oakwood, was'born in Charloe, Ohio, July 15, 1850, the son of Robert and Susanna C. (Kingery) Hakes, of English and German extraction. The father was born in Cortland county, N. Y., July 3, 1811, and the mother was a native of the town of London, Marion county, Ohio, her birth having occurred August 30, 1823. Their marriage took place on the 20th of August, 1846, and the children born to them were: Jemima, wife of E. G. Daish; William (deceased); John P., of Oakwood, ahd M. W. Hakes. The immediate subject of this sketch was reared in his native county, and at the age of twenty years engaged in farming, in Brown township, which he continued for two years. He then removed to Monroe township, Putnam county, and was engaged in the pursuit of farming until 1878. Returning to Brown township, Mr. Hakes settled upon the farm of his half-brother, Charles Hakes, where he remained four years, moving in 1882 to the village of Oakwood, where he erected a commodious dwelling house. Mr. Hakes was elected commissioner and marshal of the town by the republicans, and he acceptably fills his office, being a man of good judgment and one well fitted for official duties. He was married to Miss Clarine A. Hart, August 16, 1868, at the residence of John Prowant, of Putnam county, Rev. Prowant performing the ceremony. Mrs. Hakes was the daughter of William and Margaret Hart, and bore her husband these children: Frederick E., Eva B., William B, and Clarence E., who died September 8, 1885. The mother departed this life July 28, 1890, her death being caused by malarial fever and heart disease. She was a devoted wife and mother and a lady favorably known in the community. Mrs. Hakes was a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a lady highly respected by all who knew her.

'reared a large family of sons and daughters. They moved to Cumberland county, Pa., where their deaths occurred at the ages of fifty-five and sixty years respectively. They were worthy members of the Lutheran 'church. Henry Harmon grew to manhood on the farm and received a common educational training. At the age of nineteen years, he began an apprenticeship to the miller's trade. In 1837 he came west to Wayne county, Ohio, where he worked as a journeyman for a time. He was married on the 27th of September, 1838, to Miss Margaret Kretzinger was born in York county, Pa., April 3, 1820. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Harmon engaged in farming until 1845, when he removed to Paulding county with his wife and three children. He located on the Robert Shirley farm as a renter, and in the spring of 1848 purchased eighty acres of land below Charloe. Here he built his log cabin and com- clearing his land. On this farm Mr. Harmon resided for four years, when he sold and purchased 121 acres in section 22. Mrs. Harmon died October 18, 1855, at the early age of thirty-five years. She was a worthy companion to her husband and a devoted member of the United Brethren church. After the death of his wife, Mr. Harmon lived with his children for a time and later married Mrs. Hannah (Whiting) Shank, a native of New Jersey, born December 23, 1826. Soon after his second marriage, Mr. Harmon located in Washington township, and lived here until 1882, when he purchased a home in Oakwood. He is the proprietor of 300 acres of good farm land, while his wife owns 184 acres. Considering the fact that Mr. Harmon started in life without money or influence, he deserves much credit for the prosperity he has achieved. He is a republican in politics, though cast his first vote for Martin Van Buren. He and wife are members of the United Brethren church and enjoy high social rank.

The Harmon Family. - John Harmon was born in Cumberland county, Penn., November 2, 1827, and was reared to manhood in his native county, where he was also educated. About the year 1853 he removed to Ashland county, Ohio, and engaged in farming, in which pursuit he was successful. In August, 1853, Mr. Harmon married Miss Susan Thomas, a native of Adams county, Pa., born April 1, 1836, the daughter of Isaac and Leah (Wireman) Thomas. The children born to them are William H. (deceased), Emily, wife of Reuben Gleason; Sarah, wife of Dr. H. L. Burson; David A., Curtis, Celestia, wife of J. Zimmerman; Martin and Frank. Mr. Harmon died June 22, 1869, and at his death a good man passed away. He wasa republican and located in Paulding county in the year 1862. David A. Harmon, eldest son of the above mentioned, was born November 5, 1858, and was raised a farmer. His scholastic training was given him at the common schools, after which he began his business life. Heis engaged with the Fleming Manufacturing company of Fort Wayne and handles road machinery of all kinds. Mr. Harmon was married on December 25, 1882, to Miss Emma, the daughter of Deane and Amanda (Ayers) Adams, of English extractiop. Mrs. Harmon was born in the village of Charloe, October 8, 1857, and is a consistent member of the Methodist church. The second living son of John Harmon is Curtis J. Harmon, an enterprising young man of Brown township. He dates his birth from the 24th of January, 1860, and has been reared to the life a farmer, which occupation he has always followed. His marriage occurred December 9, 1889, at which time Etta, the daughter of John Mc- They have one child, a son, named John M. Harmon. Mrs. Harmon was born on the first of April, 1869, and with her husband enjoys a universal popularity and esteem. Mr. Harmon is a republican, and, in connection with his farming, raises fine horses.

E. B. Hill is a leading and prosperous farmer of Brown township. He was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, August 10, 1847, and is a son of Robert and Nancy (Bidwell) Hill, of German and Irish descent, the former of whom came from Ireland when he was but thirteen years of age. E. B. Hill was reared in Union county and received but a limited education, early choosing the occupation of the farmer as his life work. He married in Delaware county, March 3, 1867, Mary, the daughter of Merlin and Debry Benton, and by his marriage became the father of Lydia B., wife of Oscar Smith, and James M, Mrs. Hill died August 25, 1870, and he next married September 7, 1871, Mary E. Kline, daughter of Daniel Kline. The union resulted in the birth of ason named Frank L. The mother departed this life February 9, 1875, and on the 13th of February, 1876, Miss Athaliah, the daughter of Hogan and Elizabeth (Beck) Brower, was united in marriage with Mr. Hill, and their children are: Flora, Lawrence, Jennie, Ethel, Anna, Everett B. (deceased) and Clara. Mr. Hill is a republican. He has been a resident of Paulding county since 1873, and has always been engaged in farming. He is one of the representative citizens of Brown township and is highly respected wherever known.

Jacob H. Keck first saw the light in Brown township, on the 25th of February, 1858, and is a brother of L. C. Keck, elsewhere mentioned. He received a common school education and assisted on the home farm for some years. Miss Lydia Benedict became his wife December 9, 1884, and their children are Bessie and Ethel A. Mrs. Keck is a daughter of R.W and Ellen (Varner) Benedict, of German extraction. The family are members of the Brethren church, in which they enjoy high standing. Mr. Keck is a republican in his political doctrines, and his success in life has been achieved by thrift, energy and integrity.

L. C. Keck, senior member of the firm of L. C. Keck & Co., dealers in general merchandise, was born in Brown township, Paulding county, Ohio, January 24, 1857, the son of Jacob and Sophia (Kirkingburg) Keck, natives of Germany. The firm which Mr. Keck represents was established in 1880, and has built up an immense trade amounting to $23,000 annually. The subject of this sketch was reared on the farm, and his preliminary education was obtained at the common schools. Later he attended an academy from which he graduated in the commercial course in 1879. He began teaching at the age of nineteen years and after spending eleven terms in this manner abandoned the profession, and in 1880, engaged in business in Oakwood, with his father-in-law, O. C. Carey, in general merchandising. He has been prosperous and what he has is entirely owing to his energetic and progressive business life. Mr. Keck adheres to the principles of the republican party, but is not actively engaged in politics. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is now D. D. C. M., of Paulding county, and with his wife is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Keck was married onthe 19th of July, 1880, to Miss Lucy C. Carey, a native of Paulding county, born September 7, 1857, and the accomplished daughter of Judge D.C. Carey. Two children have blessed this happy union, named Grace C. and J. Edwin Keck.

Fdward Keltner, timber dealer in the employ of Moses Bros., Cleveland, Ohio. He is the youngest of six sons and the tenth child born of a family of eleven children, born to Michael and Sarah (Wolf) Keltner, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively, the former of German extraction, and the latter of Irish-English. This family spent their earlier married life in Darke county, Ohio, and in 1861 removed to Hoaglin township, Van Wert county, where they have since resided. Edward Keltner was born in Darke county, Ohio, April 7, 1855, and at the age of six came to Van Wert county with his parents, growing to manhood in this county. He began hustling for himself at the age of ten years, and became self-sustaining from that time, receiving a meager education from the common schools by attending winter terms. He worked by the day, month or job, as it was his good fortune to find work, and thus became conversant with the realities of life. Early in 1881 he located at Oakwood, this county, where he engaged in the livery business until fall, when he sold his livery stock and became foreman of a timber gang in the employ of N. Y., C. & St. L. railroad. In December, 1881, he entered the employ of Moses Bros.,as superintendent of a large farm for two years, then was given his present position, that of buying railroad timber, ties, etc. He is a hustler and commands the confidence of his employers as well as the people with whom he does business. He now owns a nice farm of 100 acres, near Dupont, Ohio, where he has resided since 1885, which is the result of his own industry and economy. Politically he is a republican, and is a member of the F. & A. M., Royal Arch degree, at Ottawa, also the Blue lodge at Kalida, Ohio. He was married March 8, 1882, to Miss Carrie E. Staley, daughter of Isaac Staley,and her birth date was August 30, 1854. Mrs. Keltner is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

H. B. Kretzinger, a prominent agriculturist, was born March 29, 1844, and is the son of John and Jane A. Kretzinger, the former of York county and the latter of Cumberland county, Penn. Jacob Kretzinger, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Pennsylvania, and the ancestry of the family dates back to colonial times. John Kretzinger and his wife removed to Wayne county, Ohio, before their marriage, and in 1846, moved their family to Paulding county, locating on land which had been entered the year previous. The father erected a log eabin and in connection with farming made shingles. He and wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and had three children: Sarah A., wife of A. T. Woodruff; Elizabeth J., wife of Caleb Shisler and our subject. The latter was but two and a half years of age on being brought to Paulding county, and he was given the advantages of a common school education. He enlisted incompany I, One Hundredth Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years, when he was but eighteen years of age, and with his regiment was assigned to the Twenty-third corps of the army of Ohio. He took part in the following engagements: Siege of Knoxville, Tenn., Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, siege of Atlanta, Ga., battles of Nashville, Franklin, and Columbia, Tenn. As a soldier Mr. Kretzinger was gallant and, patriotic, and he was honorably discharged June 20, 1865, at Greensboro, N.C. Returning home, he resumed farming, in connection with which he has worked at the carpenter's trade. The farm he now owns is the one on which he lived during his childhood and it consists of 114 acres, Harly in the fall of 1879 Mr. Kretzinger studied surveying, and he was elected by the republican party to the office of county surveyor. He also served acceptably as township trustee and clerk. In March, 1878, Mr. Kretzinger was married to Charlotte A., daughter of James and Mary Bidlack, and their union has been blessed by the birth of Wilfred V., Alberta B., Elmina G., Orraand Emery J. Socially the family ranks very high, and the members of it are respected by all.

Judge Warren G. Lee, deceased, was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, April 12, 1828, and was the son of Moses and Debra (Coupland) Lee, of English and German parentage. The father of our subject was a physician by profession, an early practitioner of Putnam county, in which county he spent a long and useful life. He attained prominence in the medical profession, and was one of the founders of the town of Kalida, of which he was one of the leading and prominent citizens. Our subject went to Putnam county in his boyhood, and was educated in the common schools of that day, thus obtaining a meager education. At an early age he began clerking, and subsequently embarked in the drug trade, also handling general merchandise. He soon won the confidence of his people by his fair and honest dealing - thus beginning a successful businesscareer. Hestarted in life a poor boy, and only by his own exertions he succeeded in surrounding himself with quite a sufficiency. Ip 1869 he came to Paulding county, locating near Oakwood, where he purchased a large farm. He soon became popular here, and 'served as justice of the peace for fifteen years, and also served as township treasurer for several years. In 1884 he was elected probate judge of Paulding county, then re-elected in 1887, and served until his death, August 26, 1888. He proved himself an efficient and worthy official, administering the duties of his office fairly and satisfactorily to the people of the county. He was an aggressive politician in the democratic ranks, and wielded a large influence. He was a member of the F. & A. M.,at Kalida, Ohio. He was married December 2, 1855, to Miss Annie E. Myers, who was born of German parentage, January 12, 1834, the daughter of Peter and Anna B. (Crouse) Myers. By this union seven children were born, viz.: Orren Moses C., Warren U., Harmon H., Frederick G., Lorenzo and Americus V. R. Mrs. Lee, after the death of her husband, located in the village of Oakwood, where she is surrounded by all the comforts of home, and is one of the estimable ladies of her town. She is also a member of. the Baptist church.

Robert H. Lighthill. - Prominent among the retired farmers of Brown township, Robert H. Lighthill holds a conspicuous place. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Beaver county, May 29, 1827, the son of George and Jemima (Hendricks) Lighthill, the former being a nephew of R. M. Johnson, at one time vice-president of the United States, and the latter of whom is a cousin of the late Thomas Hendricks of presidential fame. In 1837 George Lighthill removed to Richland county, Ohio, where he engaged in farming. He located in Paulding in 1852, being preceded there by his son, who had remained in Richland county but a short time. Mr. Lighthill, the subject cf this mention, married, December 18, 1851, Lydia, the daughter of John and Annette (Randal) McMannis, who was born in Wayne county, Ohio, August 16, 1835. Mr. Lighthill obtained his land from the government, taking out a patent deed, and he is one of the oldest settlers in the county. He has held the office of township trustee and other positions for which he was well fitted, being in his political belief a democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Lighthill are the parents of Mary A., wife of H. Hoover; Thomas, B. D., Jefferson, Helen (deceased), Lanada, wife of Charles Matson; Annaretta, wife of B. D. Claypool; George, Nelson W., Jemima (deceased) and John M. In their religious views the family are Free Thinkers. They are highly respected in the community in which they live. Lighthill isa member of the Grange, No. 627, of Paulding county.

Rev. Spencer Lighthill, younger brother of Robert H. Lighthill, was born in Beaver county, Penn., May 31, 1836, and in company with his brother came to Paulding county in 1851, where he has since resided. He received his education in the schools of the day, and grew to manhood on the farm. His marriage occurred June 28, 1860, when Mary, the daughter of Thomas and Polly Hamilton, became his wife. Mrs. Lighthill was born in Allen county, Ohio, December 28, 1838, and was there reared to womanhood. Her parents are both deceased. The children born to Mr. and Mrs, Lighthill are Rosa A., wife of Heimal Knapp; Henry F. and Ellsworth T. (deceased.) In 1863 Mr. Lighthill enlisted in company I, One Hundredih Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years, but not being able to serve, he was sent home in August of the same year. He is a carpenter and stone-mason by trade, and has followed these occupations all his life. Since 1877 Mr. Lighthill has been a minister in the Dunkard denomination, and he has preached in nineteen different states. He retains many recollections of pioneer days, when the old settler spent the greater part of his time in hunting. Rev. Mr. Lighthill is a pensioner, and though never actively engaged in politics, is a supporter of the democratic party. He is highly esteemed in his township, and has always been forward in supporting schools, churches and all educational and reformatory movements. Henry F. Lighthill is the son of Rey. S. H. Lighthill, above mentioned, and is one of the enterprising young agriculturists of the township. He born January 11, 1863, was reared upon the farm and obtained his education in the neighboring schools. He was married January 11, 1884, to Miss Anna, daughter of Edwin Bobinmyer, and the children that have brightened the family circle are: David E., Ethel G., and Clinton H. Politically Mr. Lighthill is a democrat. In connection with his farming, he raises fine horses.

R. B. Littrick, justice of the peace, notary and manager of the pension claim agency, was born in Hancock county, Ohio, March 5, 1846, the eldest of nine children, the offspring of William and Judith (Arnold) Littrick, natives of Scotland and Indiana, respectively. Robert Littrick, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Scotland, and a stone-cutter by trade. William Arnold, the father of the mother of this sketch, was born in Tennesee, and served in the war of 1812, under Gen. Harrison. He was one of theearly settlers of Franklin county, Ind. William Littrick was ten years of age when his father died, and five years later he came to America with his mother and a younger brother. They located in Guernsey county, Ohio, and there Mr. Littrick learned the trade of the stone-cutter, which he followed for seventeen years. Subsequently he located in Hancock county, upon land entered from the government, and commenced the life of a farmer. He is of the old-time whigs, and since the birth of the republican party, has been a stanch supporter of the same. Although reared in the faith of the Presbyterian, Mr, Littrick later joined the Methodist Protestant church, of which he is at present amember. The subject of this sketch was reared on the farm in Hancock county, and was educated in the common schools. At the age of seventeen years he enlisted in Company C, Twenty-first Ohio volunteer infantry, of the Fourteenth army corps, under Gen. Sherman. His first engagement was at Buzzard's Roost, Ga., in May, 1864, and the last was at Bentonville, N. C., on the 19th of March, 1865. Returning home, Mr. Littrick assisted his father upon the farm and attended school. He taught for a time, and in 1867 went west, where he followed mining in New Mexico, for five years. In the spring of 1874 he returned to his boyhood's home and engaged in farming. He was engaged in the growiug of grain, in which he also dealt, and in the fall of 1881, located at Oakwood, where he dealt in live stock. He also managed the mercantile affairs of Mr. E. G. Dash, for atime, and then opened a pension claim office. In his latter venture, Mr. Littrick has been successful, and his business has become large and lucrative. He is a republican and is serving his third term as justice of the peace, and his second as the efficient mayor of Oakwood. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P., and G. A. R., and by his life of activity and integrity has won the respect and confidence of all who know him. He was married in September, 1876, to Miss Abigail A. Nowlan, a native of Hancock county, born October 29 1846, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Dennison) Nowlan. This union has resulted in the birth of Myrtle, Mary (deceased), Georgie, William, Inez (deceased), Blanche (deceased), and Maggie. Mrs, Littrick is a member of the Methodist Protestant church, and a lady who stands high in the social scale of the township.

Thomas C. Littrick is a younger brother of R. B. Littrick, before mentioned in this work. He was born in Hancock county, Ohio, on the 11th of May, 1848, and his parents are William and Judith (Arnold) Littrick. He was reared on the homestead farm, and upon reaching his majority traveled through various states engaged in general work. His marriage occurred in Hancock county, on January 25, 1883, to Miss Elizabeth Vermillion, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Elzay) Vermillion, of Irish and English parentage. These children were born to this union, Orie Grace,

Littrick is a member of the Masonic order at Rawson, Ohio, lodge No. 418, while politically he is an active worker in the republican party. Mr. Littrick leads a useful life of industry and integrity, and his friends and well wishers are many.

| David Litzenburg was born in Washington county, Penn., October 14, 1820, and is an honored citizen of Brown township. His parents were John and Nancy (Prong) Litzenburg, of German descent, respected farmers of the county in which they lived. The subject of this sketch

'years of his life upon the homestead farm in his native county. Removing to Knox county, Ohio, he was was there married, in January, 1846, to Ruth, daughter of Levi and Delilah (Lair) Debolt, of French and English lineage. The union resulted in the birth of John,and Lavina, wife of William Hill. Mr. Litzenburg located in Paulding county in 1875 He and his estimable wife were for many years members of the Christian church. Mrs. Litzenburg departed this life October 16, 1887. She was a Christian woman, highly respected. May 13, 1864, the subject of this sketch enlisted in company A, One Hundred and Forty-second Ohio national guards, and received his

Cyrus B. May is one of Brown township's leading and prosperous citizens. Born in Wayne county, Ohio, October 7, 1843, he is the son of Daniel and Catherine (Zinn) May, of German and Irish parentage, and passed many years of life in his native section. He was educated at the Lebanon university, where he studied three years and received a diploma which enabled him to teach. For thirty terms he taught school in connection with farming, and in both of these pursuits he was successful. Mr. May was married in Hutchinson, Kan., July 15,1877, to Miss Anna A., the daughter of David Carey. Mrs. May was born in Paulding county, January 6, 1851, and bore her husband these children: Walter C., Sarah E., Daniel C., Lucy, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Charlotte A. (deceased) and Allen C. Mr. May, whoisarepublican, has acted as town clerk for ten years and has held the office of county school examiner for four years. He proved himself competent in every way as an official and is a man of much ability and good judgment. In September, 1862, Mr. May enlisted in company C, Sixty-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years, and

Jackson, Champion Hills, siege of Vicksburg, the Atlanta campaign and the march to the sea under the generalship of Sherman. Mr. May located in Paulding county in 1880, and is highly respected as a good citizen. He was a resident of Hutchinson, Kan., for three years, coming from that place to Ohio,

Christena (Detter) May, and his early life was spent in his native county. He married, in 1841, Miss Catherine Zinn, the daughter of John and

Elizabeth (Farlow) Zinn, and to this union Thomas J. (deceased), Cyrus B. Allen were born. Mrs. May died June 9, 1850, and Mr. May took as his second wife Charlotte A. Deviney, whom he wedded September 21,1851. She was a native of Cumberland county, Penn., born October The children by his marriage are: Emma, wife of J. Bobinmyer; Flora E., wife of Andrew Budd; James B. (deceased), Jeremiah, Hannah (deceased), Ida C., wife of William Grimes; Alice V., wife of A. Carpenter, and Lottie A. (deceased). Mr. May has been an honored resident of Paulding county since 1848, and he isa prominent citizen of Brown township.

dren, the offspring of these parents, and when three years old was taken by his father to Wayne county, Ohio, where he was educated and lived until 1848, at which date he removed to Paulding county, where he has since resided. His marriage occurred in September, 1861, when Rachel Jones, the daughter of Margaret Jones, of English descent, became his wife. Sherman E. May is the child born to them. Mr. May is as ardent republican and he is an active worker for his party. He is a progressive farmer, and an esteemed citizen in all the walks of life.

Thomas May, formerly a prosperous and representative citizen of Paulding county, was born March 12, 1842, in Wayne county, Ohio, the son of Daniel and Catherine May. His education was obtained in the county schools, and the earlier years of his life were passed in his native county. He enlisted in company C, Sixty-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, on September 8, 1863,and received his honorable discharge at Louisville, Ky., July 10, 1865. Returning home, May engaged in farming, which occupation he followed until his decease on February 25, 1886. He married March 26, 1867, Martha J., the daughter of Reddigg and Sophia (Trine) Schuler, and the union resulted in the birth of a son, Emery W., born September 22, 1873. Mrs. May is a native of Butler county, Ohio, and dates her birth from the 7th day of August, 1845. She is an estimable lady and a consistent member of the United Brethren church. Before his death, Mr. May was one of the progressive farmers of Brown township, and he was a man of much ability and good judgment. He was a worthy member of the United Brethren church, and politically affiliated with the democratic party.

James H. Morris, who is one of the leading farmers of Brown township, was born January 12, 1857, in Auglaize township, Paulding county, Ohio. He is the son of H. K. Morris, elsewhere mentioned in this vol: ume, and his boyhood days were spent upon the farm. He received his education in the schools of the county and was married on November 9, 1882, to Miss May R. Christy, a successful teacher. Mrs. Morris, who is the daughter of Robert and Emily (Degroot) Christy, of English and French extraction, was born October 13, 1862, and commenced teaching at the age of fifteen years. Her father was a soldier in the late war. Mr. and Mrs. Morris are the parents of Glennie F., Ralph ©, and Rell. Morris. They are valued members of the Christian church at Bethel and enjoy general popularity. Mr. Morris is one of the influential republicans of the township and is respected by the community at large.

Martin Myers was born in Knox county, Ohio, October 17, 1824, the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Kinceal) Myers, of German extraction. The progenitors of this family in America were natives of Germany who came to this country in an early day and settled in Ohio. Martin Myers, the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in his native county. He was married in Crawford county to Elizabeth Immil, September 31, 1851,and became the father of Mary C. (deceased), Frank S., Elvira A., wife of Lewis Bidlack; Emma M. and Alice O. Mrs. Myers was born in Pennsylvania October 21, 1833, and her parents were Philip and Catherine (Noyer) Immil, of German origin. In 1858, Mr. Myers came to Paulding county and located upon the farm where he now lives. At the time of his purchase, the property was covered with woods, but it is now considered one of the finest improved farms in Brown township. Mr. Myers entered the army February 20, 1865, as a member of Company H, One hundred and ninety-first Ohio volunteer infantry, and received his honorable discharge at Winchester, Va., August 27, 1865. He is a pensioner, as he is badly crippled from rheumatism which was contracted by him while in the war. Politically Mr. Myers is a democrat and has acted as township trustee for six years and assessor for seven years. He has been a worthy citizen of Brown township since 1858, and is highly respected by all who know him.

J. G. Patterson, dealer in real estate, is a native of Ohio, born in Seneca county, July 20, 1825, the son of William and Sallie (Gibson) Patterson. The parents were natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, and were of Scotch-Irish lineage. Robert Patterson, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Maryland, and followed farming as an occupation. The maternal grandfather, John Gibson, was an early pioneer of Seneca county. William Patterson was taken by his parents, when he was a child, to Mercer county, Penn., and there obtained a common education in the schools of that day. Subsequently he located in Jefferson county, Ohio, where he married in 1819. He served in the war of 1812. In 1823 Mr. Patterson came to Seneca county, and was elected the second sheriff of the county by the whig party. He reared foursons and four daughters to maturity, and died at the age of forty-seven years. His widow survived him some time, and her death occurred in 1864, when she was sixty years of age. J. C. Patterson, the subject of this notice grew to manhood on the farm, and began life for himself in the occupations of farming and dealing in stock. In 1858 he moved to Mexico, Mo., and embarked in the livery business. In 1860 he located in Wood county, Ohio, and purchased a farm where he lived nine years. Going to Sandusky county, he there became the junior member of the firm of Gibson & Co., manufacturers of lime, staves and heading. In the fall of 1880, Mr. Patterson became interested in real estate in Paulding county, and platted the place which is known as Payne. He has assisted in developing much of this county, and was instrumental in securing right of way for the N. Y. & St. L. R. R. In 1882 Mr. Patterson removed to Melrose, where he built several buildings and made it his home for a time. He is thoroughly acquainted with Paulding county, and helped organize the republican party in 1856, while a resident of Seneca, Ohio. He has always been an ardent supporter of the principles of the republican party, but has never sought office, though he served six years as justice of the peace. He has been a member of the E. & A. M. since 1862, and belongs to the Disciples churth. Mr. Patterson was married in 1852 to Miss Elizabeth Baker, of Seneca county. She was born November 20, 1832, and was the daughter of John and Mary (Eaton) Baker. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are: William H., a cooper by trade and a merchant by profession, and Blanche, a cultured young lady who is engaged in teaching, being one of the leading educators in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson enjoy general popularity wherever they are known.

Joshua Pierce was born in Knox county, Ohio, May 8, 1833, the son of Ezekiel and Sarah (Hanville) Pierce, of German descent. He was reared and partly educated in his native county, and at the age of eight years was taken by his parents to Paulding county, where the family located at old Fort Brown. There were but few earlier settlers there at that time, and consequently no improvements to speak of had been made. Mr. Pierce, Sr., was a farmer, and this occupation his son, the subject of this sketch, has always followed. Joshua Pierce was united in matrimony with Matilda, the daughter of William and Mary (Selfeist) Hoover, July 4, 1854. Mrs. Pierce died in February, the following year, and he married again, on November 6, 1856, Martha Caskey. She is the daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Shaump) Caskey, of German and Irish descent,and by her marriage became the mother of Harrison P. (deceased), Corydon (deceased), Caskey, Sherman, David, Clarence and Hannah. The family are members of the Disciples church, and Mr. Pierce is a republican. He enlisted, in 1864, in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio volunteer infantry for one hundred days, and was discharged at Camp Chase, in September, 1864. He is a representative citizen and a good farmer, and has gained the esteem of the community by his life of industry and integrity.

William H. Ream, deceased, was born in Ross county, Ohio, May 18, 1844, the son of Daniel Ream. He received a common education and remained under the parental roof until, in 1862, he enlisted in company G, Ninety-fifth Ohio volunteer infantry, serving for several months. At the expiration of his term of service he re-enlisted in company E, One Hundred and Fifty-third Ohio volunteer infantry. Mr. Ream located in Paulding county in 1873, on the farm where his widow now resides. He married Miss Anselena Smith, December 31, 1867, and two children, named Lem S. and Olive M., were born to them. Mrs. Ream was born in Clarke county, Ohio, October 23, 1847, the daughter of Charles and Rebecca (Chenoweth) Smith, of English and German ancestry. Mr. Ream died on the 22nd of August, 1890, and in his death a good citizen passed away. He was a Universalist in his religious views and a worthy member of the community. Politically he was a republican and held several of the minor offices in the gift of the people. Since his death the homestead farm has been under the management of his son, who was married on Christmas eve, 1890, to Mary A., daughter of Benjamin Bidlack. The property consists of eighty acres of well improved land, upon which substantial buildings have been erected.

Uriah D. Ream located in Paulding county in 1889, and isa representative citizen of the community. He was born in Union county, Ohio, January 21, 1854, and is the son of Daniel and Harriet (Muncy) Ream. His early life was passed in the counties of Union and Champaign and he was engaged in farming at Urbana. Mr. Ream was married in Union county to Ellen, the daughter of Caleb Clark. She died in September, 1881, and November 23, 1883, Mr. Ream took as his second wife Alice, daughter of Charles and Mary (Barker) Reames. Two children are the result of this marriage, named Edna G. and Mary Ethel. Mr. Ream is a republican in politics, and while an active worker in the ranks of his party, he is not an office seeker in any sense.

The Rhees Family. - William Rhees, one of the most able of Brown township's farmers, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, January 19, 1823, the son of Thomas and Keziah (Culbertson) Rhees, of Irish extraction. He was reared as a farmer in his native county and received an education in the old field schools of the day. He married on July 16, 1845, Miss Susan Burkholder, a native of Franklin county, Penn., born February 20, 1831. She was the daughter of Henry and Anna (Seaburns) Burkholder, and bore her husband the following children: Mary J. (deceased), George, Franklin, Marion, James, Alice, wife of James Bidlack, and Myrtle. Mr. Rhees is a democrat and with his family belongs to the United Brethren church. He located in the wilderness of Paulding county in 1860, and has endured the struggles and hardships of pioneer life. His farm consists of 100 acres of finely improved land upon which he lives, enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life. He is one of the influential and leading citizens of the township and is highly esteemed.

birth from the 22d of January, 1851. His early years were spent upon the homestead farm and the occupation of the agriculturist has been followed by him for many years. His marriage occurred August 7, 1873, at which time Miss Caroline, the daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Shaump) Caskey became his wife. They are the-parents of William A., Martin E, (deceased), Susan M-and Lawrence. Mr. Rhees, like his estimable father, is a democrat in politics, and with his wife belongs to the United Brethren church.

The second son of William Rhees is Franklin, who first saw the light in Wayne county, Ohio, December 27, 1853. He was but seven years of age when his parents removed to Paulding county, and he was raised on the farm and educated in the common schools. January 2, 1876, he was happily married to Miss Frances Moore, of Fayette county, who was born October 1, 1857, the daughter of Charles and Mary Moore, of English lineage. Their children are Bertha B. and John W. Mr. Rhees is a democrat in his political belief, and is the possessor of a fine farm of forty acres. He is, like his brother, a prosperous young man, and is respected by the community at large.

James Rhees, an enterprising young farmer, is the son of William Rhees, and was born in Wayne county, Ohio, August 27, 1858. In Paulding county he grew to manhood, being but three years of age at the time his parents removed from Wayne county, and here he was also educated. He began his business career upon reaching his majority, and on Christmas day, 1881, his marriage to Miss Hannah May was consummated. Mrs. Rhees is a native of Paulding county, born May 9, 1803, and is the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte (Deviney) May, of English origin. The issue of this union is Bessie M. and Minnie L. Mrs. Rhees died May 13, 1890. Mr. Rhees is a member of the United Brethren church, and a democrat in politics. He resides upon a good farm of forty acres and is esteemed by all who know him.

Myrtle Rhees, the youngest child of William Rhees, is a native of Brown township, Paulding county, Ohio, and was born on the seventh day of February, 1873. She was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood and is a young lady who has many friends and well-wishers.

J. M. Russell (deceased) was for years one of the leading citizens of the county. He was born June 19, 1821,in Mahoning county, Ohio, where he was reared to manhood, receiving a good education. Soon after arriving at his majority, he went west to Galena, Ill., and was one of the first to enlist in the United States service during the trouble with Mexico, serving until close of war and soon after receiving his discharge, located in Paulding county, Ohio, becoming one of the first school teachers of Brown township, which vocation he followed until 1855, when he was elected by the republican party to the office of county treasurer, then re-elected in 1857, after which he was elected clerk of the courts for one term. Mr. Russell then located upon his farm in Brown township, where he resided until his death, September 16, 1879. He was a life-long republican and one of the county's most respected and progressive citizens. He became well-to-do and left a large farm. Early in the fifties, Miss Mary E. Gleason, came west from York state and taught resulted in marriage May 10, 1855, at Lenox, N.Y. The result of this union was two sons and one daughter, Jennie R., Alfred M.and Homer J. Mrs. Russell survived her husband some four years, they leaving daughter Jennie R., who died in the spring of 1891, and Homer J., who resides on the homestead farm near Oakwood.

William Sherman (deceased) was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July 25, 1825, the son of John and Ursulia (Haven) Sherman. Mr. Sherman came to America in 1854, and located in Defiance, Ohio, where he engaged in black-smithing, which he had learned in his native country. He remained in Defiance but a short time, removing to Charloe, where he followed the same business until 1860. At this time he moved upon the farm where his widow and children now reside. Mr. Sherman was married August 2, 1861, to Susanna, the daughter of Ulrich and Margaret (Huet) Stetter, and a native of Germany, born February 17, 1837. parents came to America in 1855, and located at Toledo, Ohio, where they

The children born to our subject and wife were Mary, Anna, John, George, William, Catherine, Augusta and Bertha. Mr. Sherman died November, 1889, a member of the Lutheran church. He wasa good citizen, active in promoting the welfare of his township and county, and his death created a vacancy which will be hard to fill. During the late war, he was a member of One hundred and Ninety-first regiment of Ohio volunteer infantry, company A, and served faithfully for seven months, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of hostilities. Mrs. Sherman, an estimable lady, still resides upon the farm purchased by her husband, and is highly respected by all who know her.

Detroit, Mich. His parents were W. R. and Mary (Caddy) Sherrard, The paternal grandfather, Henry Sherrard, was a native of Scotland, and came at the age of fourteen years with his uncle to America, the latter being one of the worthy The maternal grandparents were natives officer in the English army. The grandfather, Charles C. Caddy, is a minister in the Methodist Episcopal church, and at the venerable age of seventy-nine is still engaged in the active service of the church. W. R. Sherrard, the father of Dr. Sherrard, had but few educational advantages. His father died when he was young, and as he was the eldest of the family, much depended upon him for the support and advancement of his brothers and sisters. He was a mechanic and a farmer, and by good management and a close attention to business secured for himself a good share of this world's goods. Politically, he is a democrat, being a prominent and active worker in the ranks of his party. He acted as superintendent of the infirmary of Putnam county for twelve years, and was also county surveyor. His family consisted of seven children, one of whom died at the age of seven years. With his wife, Mr. Sherrard belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church. His son, the subject of this sketch, was reared on the farm, and at the age of fifteen entered the normal school at Ada, Ohio. When he was but sixteen years old he commenced teaching in country schools, where he continued until he was twenty-three. In the meantime he had attended school some and was reading medicine under the able direction of Dr. J. C. McClung of of Leipsic, Ohio. This he continued for four years, and then entering the medical department of the university of Wooster, Ohio, he graduated from that institution in July, 1884. He also attended lectures during the years 1883-4. He soon located at Oakwood, where he began the practice of his profession, and by close application to his business is today one of the leading physicians of Paulding county, and enjoys a large and lucrative patronage. Dr.Sherrard makes a specialty of surgery and gynecology, in which branches he excells. Politically he is a democrat, a member of the Royal Arch degree of the F. and A. M., belongs to the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. He was happily married on August 5, 1884, to Miss May Lamb, of Hancock county, a native of Findlay, Ohio. This early and prominent settlers of the county. The union of Dr. Sherrard and his estimable wife has been blessed by the birth of one child, a daughter named Nell Sherrard. Mrs. Sherrard died in the spring of 1890, and in her death the home circle, the church and society lost a beloved and worthy member.