Cardington Township (part 7 of 26)

THOMAS J. BEAM, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born March 15, 1821, in Knox Co. His father, John, was born in Virginia, They had nine children - William, Merit, Eliza, Isaac, Thomas J., John, Sarah J., Phoebe A. and James A. His father served in township offices, and took a deep interest in the county; Thomas attended school in the old log college, and early engaged in the labors of the farm; he was married about 1844, to Rebecca Lafever, and was blessed with two children - ITpton and James W. ; His wife died about 1849, and he was again married to Phoebe E. Burns, by whom he was blessed with Jennie and Mary B. He settled for one year in Knox Co., after his first marriage, and then came to this county, and settled on the land now owned by Joseph Sellers, buying at that time 84 acres of B. Warner, and sold the same in 1880. He bought 42 acres where he now resides, in 1870, of Mr. Burns, and has improved the same and made it worth $00 per acre; he has been Township Trustee, and has held other offices. He has always been an active Democrat, and never voted for a man not of that political party. He takes interest in modern improvements, and always helps in any county enterprise that is of value to himself or to his neighbors.

Chesterville; is a son of John and Elizabeth (Smith) Burns; his father was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother in the same state; they emigrated to Columbiana Co., Ohio, at an early day, and settled in the green woods; there they raised George, Daniel, Hugh, Benjamin, Mary, John, Hezekiah, Anderson, William R. and Peter R. The father was Justice of the Peace for twenty years. William was born Dec. 25, 1812, in Columbiana Co.; his mother died when he was quite young, and he helped his sisters to keep house for their father; he became quite an adept, and was considered very expert at cooking, patching and washing; he attended school in a log school-house, and there obtained the rudiments of a primary education, which formed a taste for literature, in which he takes much interest; he began working by the month after the death of his father, getting 17.00; was married Feb. 20, 1838, to Sarah, daughter of John and Mary (Peart) Howell; her father was born near Philadelphia, and came to Ohio about 1814; her mother was also born near the same place; they settled in Columbiana Co., and had the following children - Abner, Benjamin, Mary, Sarah, Lewis, Jesse and Maria; her father was a farmer and shoemaker. Mrs. Burns was born Sept. 19, 1813,. in Pennsylvania; they settled, after marriage, in Columbiana Co. for two years, and then came to their present farm of 103 acres, buying the same of his brother Hugh; it was entered by David Shaw. They have improved the same, and now enjoy a fine farm, the fruit of their own labors. They had the following children - John, deceased; Ross, born March 3, 1841, married Ann Shaw; Mary E., Feb. 17, 1844, deceased; Jane, born Nov. 22, 1847; Anderson, Jan. 27, 1846; Ruth, Nov. 30, 1850; Dorcas A., Mar. 22, 1853; Elizabeth, Oct. 15, 1854; Alfred, Jan. 19, 1857. He has been Township Trustee, School Director and Supervisor; was once a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. Perhaps but few have witnessed the scenes that have made up the life of Mr. Burns.

D. M. BEBOUT, farmer; P. O. Marengo. This enterprising farmer was born July 19, 1839, in Licking Co. His father, Solomon, was born in 1811, in Pennsylvania, and his mother, Mary Arbuckle, in Knox Co., in 1815. They were married in Knox Co., and soon afterward moved to Licking Co., wliere they now reside and have eight ehlhlren - W. A., Sarah, Nancy E., D. M., Charlotte, Mary J., Elizabeth and Li/./ie. His parents were members of the Disciples' Church,- D. M. attended school some in his younger days, and remained with his father on the farm until past 24, and in May 4, 1804, was married to Julia, daughter of Levi and Ann (Maqueen) Harrod. Both of her parents are natives of Ohio, and settled where the subject now resides. They had nine children; seven grew up - Minor, Perrah, Delilah, William, Julia A., Lewis and Sarah; Jesse B. deceased and an infant deceased. Her mother died, and her father was subsequently twice married; first to Urenah Main, and afterward to Sarah Burt, and had no children by either. Mr. and Mrs. Bebout have had seven children - Laura, born March 15, 1805, died Nov. 15, 1874; Rosella, born Nov. 10, 18G7; two (tvvins) died unnamed, })orn Nov. 17, 1870; William A., born Aug. 3, 1871; an infant, born Sept. 2, 1877, deceased; and Moy Z., born Jan. 20, 1877. They rented for one year in Licking Co., and then bought ninety-three acres of John Wright, and sold the same in 1870, and bought ninetytwo acres, which is the present farm of Lewis Harrod, and they have since made this their home; it is well adapted to stock-raising, being well watered by springs. He is making some specialty in stock-raising, principally in Spanish Merino sheep; he paid off a portion to clear the township draft, and Avas afterward drafted, but hired a substitute; he has been a member of the Patrons of Husbandry; has been Township Trustee one term, and served serveral terms in other offices. He and his wife are active members of the Disciples' Church, in which he has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school; he has been prominently identified with the Democratic party.

JOHN W. COOK, farmer; P. O., Mt. Gilead; was born April 8, 1835, in England. His father, Peter, was born in 1797, and his mother, Charlotte (Preedy) Cook, in 1805, both natives of England. His father was a confecti<jner and malter; he had fifteen children, by his union with Cliarlotte, three of whom survive. John W. is the only one in this county. Our subject attended school until he was eight years old, at which time he was compelled to nurse his younger sister; at the age of eleven he began to learn the baker's trade, at which he continued for twenty-one years. Jn 1854, he came to Morrow County and engaged in farming for Richard Hammond, and continued in his employ for some time, and then engaged with James Auld, and was next employed by Joseph Guage, in Union Co. Li the fall of 1857, he was married to Harriet, daughter of Robert and Mary May; she was born in England. Mr. Cook sent for her to come over when he felt that his means would justify him in taking unto himself a help-mate; this celebration was witnessed by Rev. George Gordon, of Iberia, this county; this companion soon died, in 1859. He was again married in 1802 to Matilda J. Waters; she was born in 1832. They had five children - Mary A., Harriet M,. Charlotte PI, James M. and John W. He then rented in AVashington Tp., until 1804, when he enlisted for 100 days in Co. A, 13th O. N. G. In 1800 he settled on 40 acres in Gilead Tp., buying the same of Lee Russell, and in 1875 sold the same to James Brown, and bought the present farm of 73 acres. He has been energetic, and has very much improved the farm. He is making a specialty of grain and stock. This is more than likely the best watered farm in the county; he has filled some township offices. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church; they were married by Rev. Mr. Shedd. Mr. Cook is the only member of the Prohibitionist party in this township.

SAMUEL W. CHIPPS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born Nov. 18, 1813, in New Jersey. His father, Joseph, was born in 1795, and his mother, Elizabeth (Woodruff) Chipps, in 1787, in the same state. They had four children - S. W., John, Cynthia and Harriet. The father was drafted in the war of 1812, but hired a substitute. Samuel W. had but poor opportunities for an education, and at the age of 25. he came to Ohio by way of Ann Arbor, Mich., from which place he walked; he made his settlement at Chesterville, and worked for a while for Dr. Lord, at that place; while there, in 1840, he married Cinderella Struble; he enlisted in the 3()th O. V, I., and died in Keokuk, Iowa, in the hospital; John N., Sarah, Wesley, Melville, Peter, Daniel, Sophronia, George and Joshua, they rented in Ciiester Tp., for four years, and in 1845 they settled where they now reside, buying 103 acres. He has now 145 acres of well-improved land, attained mostly by their own labor. He has taken a deep interest in township enterprises, especially in the schools; Wesly, Daniel, Joshua and George are all teachers. His wife died Sept. 23, 1877, and was an active and faithfiU member of the Methodist Church. He was again married to Mrs. Ruth Woodruff, who had by her former husband (Theodore Woodruff) two children - Kate and George. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Church. He has always been identified with the Republican party; he cast his first vote for the Whig party. He paid his portion of the township draft.

JOSEPH DOTY, farmer, P. O., Cardington; was born July 4, 1816, in Newark, N. J.; at the age of sixteen he began carpentering, at which he continued the most of his life; he came on foot to Pa., and then to Ohio in 1836, settling at Chesterville, joining his father's family at that place; he soon after returned to Pa., and subsequently came again to this county, and thence back to Pa., where he was married in 1837 to Cecelia, daughter of James and Jane Green; she was born April 25, 1814, in Butler Co., Pa.; by her he had nine children - Joanna married Daniel Beach; Sarah married Jacob Miller, W. D., Joseph S., deceased; James I., deceased; Catharine, deceased; Agnes, married D. R. Hilliard; Mary E., D. G. married Mary McDonald. The family settled on the present farm of 98 acres in 1865; it is owned by the subject and his son, W. D.; it is finely improved and watered by spring, and has orchard and buildings. There are perhaps but few who have experienced the trials of life encountered by Mr. Doty and wife. W. D. was seriously crippled by cutting his knees while raising a building, which has disabled him for life; he is successfully breeding the English Punch horses, being scarcely able to do anything else; he gives his entire attention to this business, and, of course, is very successful; he was engaged in the coal oil business for ten years in Pa, Joseph's wife can remember when her parents were compelled to bar the doors of their house to keep the wolves from entering. Joseph's father was once very wealthy, and once owned 200 acres of land, where now stands the present city of Newark, N. J.

SAMUEL DITWlLER, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born Sept. 7, 1821, in Franklin Co., Penn., and was married in Dec, 1841, to JanCj-^daughter of James and Margaret Riddle. Her parents emigrated from Richland Co., this State at an early day, and were the parents of Joseph, Ibbie, Samuel, Polly, Margaret, I.ettie, John, Jane, William. Mr. Ditwiler by his second marriage has the following children - Wilson, Margaret, Jam?s, Fannie, Ella, Lettie and Edgar; Mrs. Ditwiler died Oct. 17, 1870; she was a member of the Methodist Church; he was again married in 1876 to Mrs. Mary George, whose maiden name was Pierce; she had nine children, three of whom survive - Curtis E., Lilly A. and Abbie L. Her first husband died May 13, 1868. Mr. Ditwiler owns 66 acres of well improved land, all of which has been attained by his own labors. He is now located on 97 acres, which belong to William George's heirs. He paid out a portion of the township draft; has served in township offices. He and wife are Methodists; he votes the Republican ticket. His father, Jacob, was born in Washington Co., Penn., May 9, 1792; his mother, April 9, 1793; the father died there, and the mother and her sons, Samuel and John, came to Richland Co. and began anew in the green woods. The sons were young, but helped their industrious mother to improve it and now have a nice little farm. The mother died in 1879; she and her husband were Lutherans.

G. M. ELLIOTT, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Dec. 28, 1815, in Pennsylvania. His father, James, and his mother, Jane Elliott, were born in Ireland, and came to Ohio when quite young. They came to Knox Co. in 1830, where they died - the father, Oct. 16, 1840, and the mother, 1865. They had seven children - Hugh, Nancy, James, G. M., John, Samuel and Patrick; his parents were Presbyterians. While on their way to this country, they became scarce of water to drink, on the ocean, and had to hold out sheets while it was raining, and would then wring them, and would drink the water thus extracted. Mr. Elliott took advantage of the limited opportunities for getting an education, by

(liliirent work at the fireside. He was married in iS4!), to Mary Harrrd, born Sept. 4, 1819, by \vlu>m he had five children - James M., deceased; Judson, deceased; Jane E., married (Jeorire Nuterman, Wayne Co., Ind.; Samuel, deceased. In 1850 they came to their present farm of eig'hty-nine acres, and have improved the same. He has been Townsliip Treasurer for twelve years, and Trustee a number of years. He makes a specialty of Spanish sheep. They attend the l)isciple Church; he takes a deep interest in any worthy county enterprise.

HENRY FRITS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born March 7, 1820, in Franklin Co., Ohio; son of John and Elizabeth Frits; his younjrer days were spent in school, and (-hearing the forests; his life has been one of usefulness. He was married in 1853, to Rhoda, daughter of Nicodemus and Anna Chilcoat; she was born in 1833. They settled after marriage, on the land now owned by .Fohn Cook and Charles Jaggers. In 1854 he bought his present farm of 51 acres, of his brother George; they have improved the same, and now enjoy 130 acres of fine; land, attained entirely by their own labors. They had three cliildren - Lavina, born Nov. 30, 1853; married Clinton Acker; Charles, born May 31, 1858, married Alice Fogle; William. He paid out about $500 for this township, to clear a draft, made during the civil war; he has been identified with the Democratic party since he became a voter. Takes interest in all enterprises, is an industrious and accommodatiufj farmer.

JAC()B FOGLE, former; P. O., Chestervijle; was born Aug. 3, 1833, on the farm where he now lives; his father, George, was Ixirn in Kentucky, and mother, Mary Sellers, in Maryland; they were married in Muskingum Co., Ohio, and came to Harmony Tp. in 1833, and made their settlement on the farm where the subject now lives, and improved 133 acres; they had two children - John and Jacob. The mother died Jan. 36, 1877, and the father in October, 18G8. Jacob attended school some, and worked on his father's farm, early learning the principles of farm labor; he was married .Ian. 5, 1853, by Rev. Zachariah Thomas, to Mary, daughter, of Joseph and Matilda (Burns) Morris; her father was born in Wales, and came to Chester Tp., this county, when a mere boy; her mother was a native of Columbiana Co., and also emigrated here when young. Mr. and Mrs. Morris had three children that grew up - Mary A., Zelpha and David (deceased). Mrs. Fogle was born Aug. 15, 1835, in this county; they settled at their marriage on the old homestead of his father, where he has since remained; his wife inherited 70 acres, and he 133 acres, all well im- ])roved, on which he makes a specialty of stock-raising, in which he is successful. His marriage blessed him with seven children - William, born June 39, 1855, and married Ettie Powell; Alice, born Sept. 10, 1857, married Charles E. Frits; Charles P., born April 13, 1859; Fred. L., born Nov. 6, 18G1; Morris, born June 13,18(55; infant, Aug. 13, 1863, died Nov. 38, 1863; George A., born Jan. 4, 1870. Mr. Fogle hired a substitute volunteer for the war, and also paid a portion of the amount to clear the township draft; he is now serving his fourth term as Township Trustee, and is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry; he has been identified with the Democratic party, aiul has represented that body as Delegate to County and State Conventions; he takes deep interest in any township or county enterprise.

ISRAEL GORDON, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; this well-to-do farmer was born Sept. 10, 1818, in Greene Co., Pa.; his father, George, was born in Maryland, and his mother Nellie (White) Gordon, born in the same state; the father died Aug. 10, 1830, and the mother in 1850; they had eleven children that grew up - William, John, James, Israel, George, Basil, Isaac B., Mary, Rachel, Sarah and Ellen; Israel attended school in the old pioneer school house until the age of 14, at which time he came to Ohio, settling in Perry Co., and engaged in farming at $6.35 per month, for eight months, amounting to $50; this he invested in forty acres of land in Saltlick Tp., in said county; in one 3'ear this industrious boy had increased his means, and added ten acres more; he soon afterward sold this and bought eighty acres; Feb. 13, 1843, he celebrated a happy wedding with Susan, a daughter of Andrew and Margaret (McCollum) Irvin; her father was a native of Rockingham Co., and her mother of Washington Co., this State, and she had fourteen children, nine of Avhom survive - William, Alexander,

Harriet, Susan, Jackson, Robert, Frank, Thomas, and John; her father died in 1853, and her mother iji 1840; the former was a Baptist and the latter a Methodist. Mr. Gordon and his bride settled in Perry Co., in a log cabin, and had for a bedstead, poles fastened to the walls; they journeyed along and every moment was used to the best advantage, and they began at once to increase their little means, and within four years he sold his eighty acres, and bought 400 acres in Saltlick Tp., on which they labored for twentysix years, and then sold the same to William Maholm, and bought 246 acres, where he now Ih'es - of Jeremiah Smith - who was the first settler; on this farm stand two large willows, which sprang from two walking canes stuck there by Smith about 1820; Mr. Gordon has still continued to increase his means, and has now 516 acres of finely improved land, on which he deals in fine hogs, sheep, cattle, and horses; he and his wife inherited together $248.38; their children were - Andrew J. married Rachel A. Lerow; George W. married Minerva McDonnell; Margaret married James Turner; Thomas; Samuel married May Evans; Charles W. ; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and also of the Methodist Church, to which his wife also belongs; he votes the Republican ticket, and has represented that party in county conventions; encourages all modern improvements.

HUGH GREEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; is a son of William and Elizabeth (Morris) Green. His father was born Jan. 15, 1789, and died Sept. 8, 1855, and his mother was born Oct. 11, 1792, and died Nov. 7, 1861. The father came to Licking Co. when 15 years old, and the mother came the same year. They had John, Sarah, Wesley, Daniel, Hugh, Mary, Nancy and Morris. His parents were Methodists. The subject was born April 24, 1820, in Knox Co.; he early engaged in clearing, and has during life cleared about- 200 acres; he was married Nov. 12, 1840, to Lucinda, a daughter of Stephen and Jane Ulery; by her he has Mary A., Norman H., Elizabeth, Nancy E., Joseph A., Harriet, Franklin E. and Lafayette. They remained in Knox Co. until 1844, when they came to the present farm of 100 acres, buying the same of Baldwin Johnson; he has in all 130 acres of well-improved land - the fruit of their own labors; he takes great interest in any enterprise belonging to the township; he paid a portion of the township draft. His son, Norman, was in Co. F, 136th O. N. G. He has always been a temperance man, is an active Republican, is active aTid hearty, and 60 years of age; he is dealing in fine sheep, in which he is successful.

WILLIAM T. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Nov. 1, 1823, in Chester Tp., then Knox Co.; he is a brother of the wife of James Meredith, whose sketch appears elsewhere; his youth was occupied with such duties as he was capable of performing upon the farm, beside attending the district school. He enlisted in the Mexican war, and was in the battles of Contreras, Churubusco, Chapultepec, and helped to take Mexico. He was married June 3, 1849, to Elizabeth Mcttler. They settled for awhile in Chester Tp., and in 1859 came to the present finely-improved farm of 175 acres, where he has since remained; he erected a dwelb'ng at a costof $2,800, and has other improvements to correspond. They have had five children - Rachel, deceased; Miles M., deceased ; Mary E., deceased ; Armenia married George, a son of Peter and Permelia (Kimball) Hammond; Eva, deceased. Mr. George has been chosen Township Treasurer for twelve years in succession, and has been Township Trustee. He and his wife are members of the Old School Baptist Church, having united in 1854. He votes the Democratic ticket, and has represented that body in county and congressional conventions; was once a member of the central committee. He assisted in clearing this township of the draft in the civil rebellion.

R. E. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., xMt. Gilead; was born Aug. 13, 1835, in Chester Tp. Feb. 2, 1837, came with his* parents to Harn)ony, and was married March 12, 1857, to Delilah Burnes; she was born June 14, 1839; they settled after marriage, on his present farm of 105 acres, a portion of which was obtained by his own labors, and the rest by inheritance; his union with Miss Burnes blessed them with five children - Hezekiah, Enoch A., Emma, Charles and one unnamed, deceased; he has been Township Trustee, and is a member of the Old School Baptists, and votes the Democratic ticket; he was also Constable; his father, Edward, was born Jan. 1, 1799, in Bricknockshire, Wales, and came to Penn. in 1804; liis mother, Jane (Evaus) was born in 170G, and tame to the same county in Penn, in 1 7'Jr. Tliey were married in 182G, in Chester Tp., and had nine children - all died but II. E. Edward has been a church member since his ITth year, and the mother since 18158. The parents started lile in the wilderness and did their part I'or the improvement of the country to what it is. The mother is dead; the father is still living, and is hale and hearty at 81 years of age; during the spring of 1880, he built over 400 rods of fence. Mr. George })aid out %110 to clear the township draft.

JOHN HAYDEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; one of the pioneers of this county, Avas born June 11, 1810, in Licking Co., Ohio. His father, William, was born in New York City, and was raised in Sussex Co., N. J. His mother, Esther (Hoover) Hayden, was born in Fayette Co., Pa. They were married in Pennsylvania, and there the father engaged in buring charcoal until 1808, when they settled near Granville, Ijicking Co., this State, in 1823, and came to Chester Tp., and there the father died in 1842, and the mother in 1859. Their union gave them eleven children - Satnuel, Stephen, Wahala, John, Saloma,Mary, Hannah, Hosea, Ruth, Washington and Ezra. Our subject attended school one term in a barn, and in a log house, in all six months; he engaged in farming early, and has been a hard worker; he has reaped wheat and mowed grass at 50 cents per acre; has gone to mill sixteen miles, once per week, on horseback; he was married Aug. 29, 1833, to Rachel, daughter of William W. and Mary (Rees) Evans, by whom he had seven children (two died when ytmng) - Elias, William, Mary, Hannah and Catharine. His wife died May 7, 1857, and he was again married, June 8, 1858, to Elizabeth Salisbury, a sister of his first wife. Her parents were born in Wales, married in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1810, settling in Licking Co. The following are the children - Mary, Thomas, Elizabeth, Rachel, Aim, Catharine, Julia A., Benjamin and Jemima. His last wife was born Aug. 27. 1812. He settled on the present farm in 1835, buying eighty acres of his brother, Stephen, and has since added to it, making in all 190 acres of arable land, which has been mostly obtained by their own labor; he paid S!l.t52 per acre for the first. eighty acres; he has made a specialty of horses; he once raised a horse that was trained to run, and was bought by the government of Massachusetts for !i!?10,- 000, was once Captain and Lieutenant of a militia company. He and his wife are members of the Chester Baptist Church. He has always been an active Republican, and was a firm man wh(in there were but three votes for this party cast in the township.

AQUILLA JARVIS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; is the son of Eli and Rosannah (Faris) Jarvis; his father was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1787, and his mother in Frederick Co., Penn., in 1789; they came to Knox Co. in 1833, and settled in Chester Tp., and has the follwing children - AVilliam, Aquilla, John, Eliza, Sarah, Rosannah, Margaret, infant (deceased.) Aquilla was born Sept. 20, 1813, in Pennsylvania, and attended school at what was known as the "bull-frog " schoolhouse. He was married about 1852, to Sarah Slack. He was married a second time in 1803, and was blessed with two children - Flora (deceased), Sarah E., born Aug. 21, 1806. He worked at teaming for many years after marriage, and in 1872 he settled on his pleasant little farm of 50 acres, which is the fruit of his own labors, it is finely improved. He votes the Republican ticket, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church and his wife of the Baptist. He has served in some township offices, where it is all labor and no pay.

WILLIAM JONES, farmer, Mt. Gilead; was born Nov. 21, 1831, in South Wales, and is a son of John and Eliza (Watkins) .Jones; both were born in Wales and came to Knox Co. in 1837. They have had 12 children, six of whom are living: William, John F., Aliram, Henr^' G., Catharine J. and James M. His parents were Baptists. Mr. Jones was married March 9, 1850, to Mary, daughter of Benjamin and Lavina (Richey) Kelly, both of whom were born in Pa. and came to Ohio in 1845, and finally settling on the farm now owned by William. They have eight children: Rebecca, Ann, Moses, Mary, Sarah, Lavina, Hannah, and Susannah. Mr. Jones has had seven children by this marriage: Catharine J., Benjamin, Mary E., Levina R., Charles W., Eleanor and Cora E. The father was justice of the peace twelve years in succession, and he held office in church.

He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 28, A. F. & A. M.; has always been a strong temperance man; takes an active part in paying off the township drafts for the last civil rebellion; he votes the Deniocratic ticket; he represented said party to comity and state conventions; he and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Brimzion.

E. R. JONES, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Aug. 3, 183.3, in Wales; his father, Thomas, and his mother, Mary (Rees) Jones, were born in Carmarthenshire, South Wales; the former in 1799, and the latter in 1810; they emigrated to Ohio in 1843, with a family of seven children - E. R., Ann, Margaret, Rachel, Martha, Mary and Rettie; four of the children died within one week, of scarlet fever. His parents settled for a while in Chester Tp., and in 1854 they bought 104 acres where the subject now lives, and afterward added twenty acres; here the father died, Oct. 8, 1872; the mother is still living. Mr. Jones was married Oct. 18, 1857, to Julia, daughter of John and Agnes (Huddleston) Sellers; her father was born in Bedford Co., Pa., and her mother in Muskingum Co., this State; they settled in Harmony Tp., in 1837, and had nine children - Randall, Julia A., Eva, Wesley, Ellen, John, Mary, Sarda and Martin I. Mrs. Jones was born July 24, 1838, in Morrow Co., and has these children - Mary E., born July 4, 1858, died March 22, 1873; Albert, born Sept. 12, 18G0; Thomas M., Jan. 28, 18G5; Judson, June 31, 1867; John, Oct. 3, 1870; Addie A., Aug. 15, 1872; infant died Nov. 5, 1874; Margaret, Feb. 5, 1878. They now possess ninety acres of well improved land, being watered by fine springs; thirtythree acres of this amount was inherited. He makes a specialty of fine sheep. He and his wife are Baptists; he votes the Democratic ticket; takes a deep interest in educating his children.

THOMAS KEYS, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Aug. 7, 1826; his father, James, was born in IhOO, and mother, Jane (Thompson) Keys, in 1805, and were natives of Ireland; the parents are still living there, and have six children - Matilda, married James Eccles, living in Canada; Thomas, Samuel, now in Australia; Henry, in Ireland; Margaret, Sarah E. M., in Ireland. Thomas attended school some in his youth, and in 1851 came to New York, and engaged on a farm at a compensation of $13 to $16 per month, and after paying his board and wash bills he had $5 left per month; in eighteen months he came to Knox Co., this State, and farmed for Robert Ewart, for $120 per year; at the expiration of one and onehalf years, he entered the employ of a noted sheep dealer in Mai ion Co., and had charge of 1100 head for eighteen months; he then rented of Charles Steinfield for one year, and in 1856 was married to Rebecca, daughter of Archie and Jane Ewart, and about that time bought 58 acres of land in Lincoln Tp.; in ten years they sold the same and bought the present farm, settling at that time, March 4, 1806, and have since remained. This possession is 1044^ acres of fine, arable land, being well watered by springs, and is perhaps one of the best stock farms in the county. - the product of his exertions; he makes a specialty of horses and sheep, and always gets the premium on his horses at the count}^ fairs; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and votes the Democratic ticket.

GIDEON KAUFMAN, farmer; P. O., Marengo; is the son of Christian and Christina (Groves) Kaufman; his father was born in Virginia, in 1780, and his mother was born in 1786, in the same State. They came to Ohio in 1807, having married prior to their emigration. They settled in Fairfield Co., wheie his father engaged in farming and the ministry; the latter he followed for over sixty years in the service of the Old School Baptist denomination. They moved to what is now Morrow Co. in 1834, and settled on the farm now owned by Gideon; here the mother died. They had nine children - Anna, Esther, Joel, Rebecca, Gideon, Rachel, Frances, Joshua, infant deceased. The father was again married, to Sarah A. Biggs, then moved to Oxford Tp., Delaware Co., and there died Nov. 14, 1874; the step-mother died April 3, 1875, Mr. Kaufman was born Sept. 17, 1818, in Fairfield Co; his younger days were spent in attending; school and working- on a farm. He was married Dec. 9, 1845, to Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Edget) Waltermire. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother of Delaware, and he moved into Muskingum Co., this State, and came to what is now Franklin Tp., in 1826, and finally made their permanent home in

Harmony ; the motlier died in 1834; by her inairiage with Mr. Waltennire there were six cliildreii, but throe survive - Margaret, Michael and Franklin. The father was subse(|iiently married to Catharine Lono^, and with her moved to Hanooek Co., where he died about the year 1855, leaving to her seven children, live of whom survive, Mary, Elizabeth, Martha, William and .John. Tlie father and last wife were Old School Baptists, and the first wife was a Methodist. Mrs. Kaufman was born Feb. 18, 1828, in what is now Morrow Co. She and her husband settled in a log cabin on his father's farm. By strict economy they have increased their means, and now rank among the well-to-do farmers of the county. They have obtained what they possess by their own exertions except $1,000. He has served with credit in the town>hip olHces. He votes the Democratic ticket, and has represented that party in Senatorial conventions. His wife is a member of the Baptist^Church; she has blessed him with the following children - Mary E., married; John, Layman, Francis L., Lucinda A., married; Freeman Ulery, Wilbert, teacher; Albert N. James B., deceased; Clement L. V. deceased; infant, deceased.

JOSEPH LEWIS, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born July 2, 1833, on Lake Erie, while his parents were on their way to this county. His father, John, and mother, Ann (Evans) Lewis, were born in Wales, and came at the time mentioned to Chester Tp., and bought 100 acres, now owned bv J. C. Crowl and our subject; here the parents had their children, who were - Ann, Mary, John C., Joseph and Valentine. The parents were Baptists; Joseph attended school some in his younger days, and worked at farming and clearing; he thus early learned to make the.best use of his time; he was married in December, 1854, to Clarissa, daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Crawford) Moore; her parents were from New York, and had seven children - Clarissa, Norton, Royal, Little, La Fayette, Burr and Jerome. Mrs. I^ewis was born Apr. 27, 1835, and had by her union with Mr. Lewis - Norton, born Sept. 18, 1850, died Oct. 31, 1877; Sarah A., born Sept. 21, 1854, died March 8, 18()1; Albert, born May 17, J 801 ; Vanda, born May 24, 18CG. They settled after marriage on a part of the present farm, and began clearing, and made the first rail ever made on the same; he has added until now he is the possessor of 400 acres of fine land, and is dealing largely in stock; he began shipping stock at an early day, and has continued the same; he is also breeding fine Clydesdale and Punch horses; he has now one fine dapple-bay stallion, sixteen hands high; he is, perhaps, one of the most successful stock-dealers in the county. Himself and wife are members of tlie Baptist Church. He has always been a prominent member of the Democratic party. He is the builder of his own fortune, having started life's journey with but little means, save fifty acres of land in the woods, which was given him by his father.

WILLIAM LLOYD, farmer; P. 0.,Chesterville; was born March 31, 1828, in Wales; his father, James, was born in 1798, and his mother, Margaret (.Tones) Lloyd, in 1800, both in BrAckenshire, Wales; the former was of English descent; they came to this county in 1828, bringing with them four children; six more were born in this country; their names were - Ann, James, Thomas, William, David, Mary, Margaret, Jane, Benjamin, Catharine, and George; both parents were Baptists; William early displayed an interest in education, and his parents gave him the advantages of a good school; he attended Mt. Hesper College for one year, and at Chesterville high school, and became very proficient in his studies, and at the age of fifteen he was awarded a certificate, or teachers' license; at the age of sixteen he began in his future profession, and followed the same with success and to the satisfaction of his employers, for ten winters; he early embarked in shipping stock, which he continued for many years, in which he was successful; he formed a matrimonial alliance Dec. 30, 1852, with Eliza, a daughter of Moses and Sarah (.Tones) Powell, natives of Wales; she was born Sept. 20, 1832; they have nine children - George, Sarah E., Margaret A., Moses I\, Benjamin, Hannah, John, Clarence, and Ellis- - all living; his wife died Jan. 31, 1877, and he was again married Jan. 22, 1880, to Mrs. M. A. Moorehouse, a daughter of William Olmstt^ad; she had one child - Ella, by first marriage; our subject, soon after his marriage in 1852, bought and settled a portion of land now owned by Joseph Ulrey, and remained there one year, and then bought 130 acres of wild land, a part of the present farm of 347 acres, and has improved the same, and now enjoys the benefit of a fine arable farm, the result of his early industry; the people have called him to serve them as Justice of the Peace, for twenty-one years, in which capacity he still serves; has also been Township Assessor, Trustee and Clerk, member of Chester Lodge, No. 238, A. F. and A. M.; he is member of the Baptist Church, and his amiable wife is a member of the Methodist; he votes the Democratic ticket, and has often represented that party in county and State conventions; he paid out 1800 to clear the township draft.

MRS. SARAH LYON, widow; Mt. Gilead; was born April 15, 1819; she attended school in the old pioneer school-house, and worked on the farm in her younger days; she was married in Feb., 1839, to Cyrus Lyon, born in 1810. They settled soon after marriage on the present farm of fifty acres; he died in 1868; they had fourteen children, six of whom grew up - Elizabeth, Belle, Margaret, Sarah, Charlotte and Phrebe. The former married C. C. Barber; Sarah married William Roberts, farmer, Knox ried William Watkins. been an active member Baptist Church. Her born in Pennsylvania, and her mother in Virginia; they came to Ohio about 1810, and made their final settlement in Knox Co.; the father died in Delaware Co., in 1867, and the mother in 1861; they had nine children, seven of whom survive - Ruth, Eliza, William, Sarah, Mary A., Lewis and Elizabeth. Her father was an Old-School Baptist. Mrs. Lyon is pleasantly located on fifty acres of well improved land, the result of her own and husband's labors; in her early days she shared the hardships of the old pioneers.

J. C. LEWIS, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Jan. 15, 1830, in Wales. He attended school in his younger days, and qualified himself to teach, which avocation he successfully followed for eleven years. He began at the age of nineteen. During this time he has saved from his small earnings $1,100, which he applied to the best advantage; he was married Dec. 29, 1859, to Harriet, a daughter of William and Philura (Smith) Brundige. Her father was a native of Ohio, and her mother of Pennsylvania; she was born Jan. 10, 1842, and was one of four children - Almira, infant, deceased; Bennett and Harriet. Mr. J. C. Lewis settled on the present farm in the winter of 1800, buying first 128 acres; he has by frugality and careful management, added until he has 595 acres of finely improved land, obtained by his own exertions, except 11,200 given him by his father, John Lewis. He has never sought office, but has been chosen by the people to serve as Township Trustee on the Board of Education; he was once a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Marengo, in which he has held the office of Steward; he votes the Democratic ticket; paid off" a portion of the township draft. They had four children - Bryant B., Victoria P., William, died Aug., 4, 1866; Mary, Dec. 29, 1871.

JAMES MEREDITH, was born Aug. 12, 1811, in Licking Co., Ohio; his school advantao;es were limited to those of the log-cabin school house; during his early life his time was occupied at home, assisting in clearing and other duties pertaining to the frontier settler's home. He took to himself a wife Nov.

13, 1833; she was Rachel, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Thomas) George, who were natives of Wales, and found a home in Pennsylvania when young. After marriage they emigrated to Ohio, he on foot and she on horse- back, bringing a feather bed the whole distance. They had nine children; the mother died in 1829. Mrs. Meredith was born iVJay

14, 1814, in Chester Tp. After marriage, Mr. an(i Mrs. Meredith settled on their present farm, containing now about 124 acres, passing through the hardships that only those of pioneer days comprehend. Mr. Meredith cast his first vote for Jackson, with a view to supporting Jacksonian principles, still belongs to the Democratic party. He has been Township Trustee, and both he and his wife are members of the Baptist church. Three children have been born to them: William, Aug. 13, 1834; Henry G., June 1, 1837, and Mary, March 13, 1843. Henry G. was married March 7, 1867, to IVfinerva Ralston, who was born in June, 1849; they had five children, as follows: Addie, born May 30, 1808; Bryant, Aug. 25, 1870; Charley, May 25, 18 ?2; Laura, Feb. 24, 1874, and Emma, Jan. 5, 1878. The mother died Jan. 29, 1878. H. G. Meredith enlisted in Co. G., 20 O. V. I., and re-enlisted in Co. C, 15 O. V. I.; he passed through many campaigns and hard-fought battles; was taken ]>risoner at Stone River, and confined ill Castle Lightning and Libby'Prison; in the latter place he was wounded by a piece of timber falling on him and breaking both hips while asleep, rendering him unable to move for two months; his term of service lasted for four years and thirteen days. Mrs. Jennett Layton, a sister of Mrs. James Meredith, makes her home with the latter. She was married in 1835 to Thomas Maxwell, and had seven ciiildren; he died Sept. 3,1852; she was again married to Joseph Layton; he died in 1857; bv him she had one child.

THO'MAS MEREDITH, farmer; P. O., Cardington; is a brother of .Tohn Meredith, of Chester Tp., and was born Nov. 30, 1813, in Licking Co., Ohio; his younger da3's were spent partly in the old log cabin, and ])artly on the farin. He was married in 1835, to Hannah, daughter of William and Mary Evans; her parents were born in Wales, and came to Chester Tp., this county, at an early day, and while there had quite a family of children; Eliza, May and Hannah only survive. Mrs. Meredith was born in 1816, in Knox Co.; they settled, after marriage, on his father's farm, and remained there five years, and then bought 100 acres, which is a part of the present farm, and built a log cabin thereon, and began clearing away the forest; he was prosperous, and has added to his purchase until he is in possession of 680 acres of well-improved land, which is the results of their own labors; he began early to deal in stock, and by this means he has obtained his fortune; he bought stock on connnission for several years for Dr.iSylvester, Jacob Gurl}' and Smith Thomas; he afterwards purchased and sold for himself; he has been Township Trustee, at;d is now serving in the same capacity. His amiable wife is a member of the New School Baptist Church. Their union has given them nine children, six of whom are living - May A., married Minor Herrod, living in Logan Co. this State; Louisa, married L.Kelly; Priscilla, married Marcus Griffith, now in Moberly, Mo. and is rail-roading; Benjnmii), merchant in Marengo; James, married Ketha Brown, and lives with his father; Emma, married John

Vroom, artist at Moberly, Mo.; three deceased, Elizabeth, William M. and an infant unnamed. He has always been identified with the Democratic party.

R. C. METTLER, farmer; P. O., Marengo; is a brother of Reuben Mettler, whose sketch appears in Chester Tp., and was born Feb. 26, 1823, in Northumberland Co., Penn; he came to Knox Co. with his parents and several children, walking most of the way, with his head and feet bare. His school days were limited on account of poverty, and he early engaged in the rustic duties of the farm, and became very expert in grubbing and chopping. He was married April 15, 18-47 to Lucy M. Bruce, a sister of Joel Bruce of Chester Tp.; she died July 8, 1850, leaving two children - William W., married to Samantha A. Hill, now living in Iowa; Mary E., deceased. Mr. Mettler was again married Feb. 6, 1851, to Martha, a daughter of Japheth and Charlotte West. She was born Feb. 28, 1830; they had the following children - two died while young; those living are - Zilpha J., Lucy A., Isaac N., David A., Ellis M. and Burton AV. At the death of his first wife, he commenced carpentering, and has continued the same mostly since, and with good success. He bought 50 acres of the present farm of Lewis George, and 12 of Japheth West, and 50 50 of Wm. Bartlett, making in all, 112 acres of well-improved land, the fruit of their industr3^ He has been Assessor and Trustee, each one term, and served in other offices. He and his wife ore members of the Disciples Church; he, since about about 1848, and she since 1850. He cast his first vote as a Democrat, and still belongs to the party.

McWlLLlAMS AND GUY, farmers; P. O., Cardington. Mr. McWilliams was born May 5, 1857; his fath(;r, Hugh, was born .Ian. 6, 1824, and his mother, Mary (Denney) McWilliams, was born May 27, 1829, both in Knox Co. They had four children - Charles, born May 4, 1848; enlisted in Co. I, 142nd O. N. G., and died Jan, 15, 1861, at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia; Martha was born Nov. 12, 1851; Sarah L. was born Dec. 3, 1849, and died March 7, 1851. They were both Presbyterians. The McWilliams family were among the })ioneers of Knox Co., the grandfather having settled there while the wild deer ran through the forest, and the howls of the wolf could be heard. Our subject, G. G. Mc Williams, celebrated his wedding Dec. 10, 18 < 9, with Marietta, a daughter of Thomas and Phoebe (Brown) West; she was born April 16, 18G2. Mr. Henry C. Guy was born Feb. 28, 1848, in Washington Co., Penn.; he had but little advantage of education, on account of the early death of his father. Mr. J. S. Guy was born about the year 1820, in Penn. His mother, Mary J. (Rees) Guy, was born in 1827 in Virginia. In 1854 the parents came to Ohio, settling in Knox Co., where the}'' bought 128 acres; here the father died April 19, 1862. The mother is still living in McLean Co., 111. They had seven children - Eliza married W. H. Edwards; Margie married James M. Latham ; Henry C, Anna married William McHugh; Adaline married William Lafaver of Knox Co.; others unmarried (deceased). Henry Guy and Mr. McWilliams were married the same day; Mr. Guy to Miss Eva West, born Feb. 8,"' 1861, and Mr. McWilliams to her sister, attended by Rev. J. W. Wright, of the Baptist Church. Henry enlisted in Co. I, 142nd O. N. G.; these two young wives are members of the Baptist Church. The boys bought 139 acres in the spring of 1 880, of M. Warner, where they are now pleasantly located and are tilling the soil, in which they are successful, as are those who follow their calling and are attentive to it. They both vote the Republican ticket.

JOHN McCONICA, farmer; P. O., Marengo; was born Feb. 4, 1824. His father, James, was born about 1795, in Ireland, and when young engaged in weaving, and in 1811 came to New York, and thence to Trumbull Co., Ohio, and soon afterward enlisted in the war of 1812, in which he remained until the close, and then came to lJ)elaware Co., Ohio, where he was engaged by the month; he was married in 1820, to Hannah, daughter of Ephraim and Elizabeth (Collins) Hubbell; she was born in 1804. They settled on the farm now owned by Jacob Long, of this township, and here the mother of our subject died in 1836; she was the mother of seven children - Benjamin, deceased; John, Elizabeth, Nancy, Alfred, Angeline and Hannah. The father then put the children out among relatives, and repaired to Illinois, and lived a single and lonely life until 1870, when he died. Himself and wife were active members of the Methodist Church. John learned tailoring and continued at the same for some time, and then clerked for awhile for G. N. Clark, at South Woodbury. He then merchandized at Galion for some time, under the firm name of Hubbell & McConica. He was married in 1851 to Refilla, a daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Madden; she was born Feb. 27, 1830. They settled in Lincoln Tp., and during the same year he bought 84 acres of land of J. Wiseman; ho has also 100 acres in Harmony Tp., upon which he resides. He had six children, two of whom are dead. The living are - Wilbert L., married Luella Gardner; Thomas H., Charles C; Minnie M. married William Fulton. He has served a full share of township offices; is a member of Mt. Gilead Lodge, F. and A. M. Mr. McConica is the architect of his own fortune. He bought and traded stock for many years, in which he was successful, as all are who attend strictly to business. His brother Alfred studied medicine with Dr. I. H. Pennock, and attended the Starling Medical College at Columbus, Ohio.

ISAAC McCRACKEN, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; this enterprising farmer was born on the farm where he now resides; his father, Charles, was born in Pennsylvania, as was his mother, Jane (Agens). They emigrated here when young, and settled on the farm where Isaac now lives; here they reared ten children, four of whom survive - James, Isaac, Elizabeth and Deborah. The father died May 17,1872, and the mother in 1848; the father was married a second time, the last wife being Ruth McVay, and had by her three children, two living - Wayne and Wellington; the parents were Old School Baptists. Isaac was married in 1849, to Mary Chilcoat, and had four children - x\nna J., Wilbert, Benjamin and James; she died in 1863; he was again married in 1866, toAmena Sellers, daughter of Joseph Se'lers; by her he had three children - Alice, George and William. He has 82 acres of well-improved land, obtained by his own exertions; has been Township Trustee, and votes the Democratic ticket. He is an intelligent and enterprising farmer, always encourages any county enterprise, and takes interest in the educational department of the county.

JAMES MrCIlACKKN, faniior; P.O. Chestcrville. Among' the leading fanners of Harniotiy Tp., is Janios McCTackon; he is a brother of Isaac, whose sketch a})pears elsewhere, and was born June 4, 18:^6, on the present farm; he attended school some in his youth in the old pioneer cabin, and engaged in clearing away the forests; at the age of 18 he began learning the carpenters' trade, at which he remained for ten years. He was married Jan. IJO, 1851, to Naomi, daughter of Henry and Mary (Thomas) George; she was born Aug. 31, 1829; they settled in an old log cabin on the present farm soon after marriage, and have remained on this farm ever since, having in their possession seventy-one acres of the old homestead, which is well-improved and finely adapted to stock-raising; they have two children - Uretha J., who is married, James and Milton. He has always been identified with the Democratic party, and has been chosen by that body to represent them in county conventions, and has also served as Tovvnship Trustee three terms; he paid a portion of money to clear off the towhship draft. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.

vTHOMAS H. POWELL, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; is the son of Daniel Powell, born in 1805, and Anna (Ayres) Powell, born in 1808, both in Pennsylvania. They were married in 1827 in Ohio, having emigrated to Welsh Hills at an early day, and made their final settlement in this township on what is now the residence of Aquilla Jarvis. Here the father died Dec. 24, 1860. The mother attended a fourth of July celebration at Mt. Gilead, and on the fifth of the month expired, in the year 1870 or 1877. They had seven children - Levi, Eliza J., Sallie A., Maria, Thomas, Diana, Elizabeth M.; the parents were Baptists. Thomas was borji July 31, 1838, in what is now Morrow Co., and was named for Rev. Thomas Powell, who gave him a horse and %25, He attended school some in his yovuiger days, and worked for his father on his farm, and was married in 1857, to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Matilda Gale. Her father was born in Maryland, and her mother in Pennsylvania, and they had eleven children, seven of whom survive - Frederick, Elizabeth, Mary, Abner, Amy A., John and Sarah E. Mrs. Powell was born

Oct. 4, 1830, and she and her husband settled after marriage on a portion of his father's farm, and in 1870 he bought the hotel in Chesterville, and kept tavern for eighteen months, in which he was successful. Selling there, he came to the present farm in the spring of 1873. He has now 143 acres of finely improved land; was once Constable, and has been township Trustee. He and his wife are members of the Regular Bapti>t Church. He cast his first Presidential vote for Douglas, and has since been identified with the party. His union blessed him w^th eight children - Mary E., married William Fogle; Benjamin F., Eliza C, James A., Murray, Millie, Laura and Hannah.

ELDER PETER POWELL, minister; Marengo; was born Oct. 18, 1804, in Fairfield Co., Ohio; his parents, Moses and Rebecca (Meredith) Powell, were natives of Virginia, and about the year 1800, emigrated to this State, locating in Fairfield Co. They had nine children - Stephen, John, Aaron, Peter, Elizabeth, Prudence, Nancy, Isaac and Moses. The died in 1817 and the father in 1820; they mother were members of the Baptist Church. When Elder Powell was a boy, the opportunities for obtaining an education in Ohio were of the most meagre and primitive kind; the country was an unbroken forest, the settlements were but few, and but recently made, and the little community that could boast of a log cabin school-house, was considered highly fortunate; but Mr. PoAvell made the most of his opportunities, and in the course of events, became a minister of the Gospel. May 3, 1827, he was married to Esther, a daughter of Elder Christian and Christina CofFman; her parents came from A'^irginia to Ohio in 1808, and become residents of Fairfieltl Co.; they were the parents of eight children, as follows - Anna, deceased; Esther, Rebecca, Gideon, Rachel, Fannie, Joshua and Joel. The father was an Elder in the Baptist Church for over fifty years. Mrs. Powell was born March 29, 1809; after marriage they settled in Hocking Co., and engaged in farming. In 1832 they found a home on a farm in Trenton Tp., Delaware Co., and in 1834 moved to Lincoln Tp., now in this county, where they engaged in the nursery business, which proved a successful enterprise; in this a snug fortune was realized, a portion of which Mr. Powell distributed among his cliiMreu. A few years a^^o he purchased twenty acres of hind in Harmony Tp., Avhere he now resides; he retired from the active duties of life, devoting, liowever, some of his time to the ministry which he entered in 1843. He now has two regular appointments, one in Westfield Tp., of this county, and the other in Harlem Tp., Delaware Co. Mr. and Mrs. Powell are tlae parents of six children - Ann, who married George Ulrey, they have two children - Esther B. and Sarah M.; John (whose biography appears in Lincoln Tp.); Rebecca, Avho became the wife of James S. Dunham, and has seven children - John B., Minerva J., Monroe H., Peter I., Esther A., Amos M. and Minor B.; Isaiah, who married Elizabeth Long, nine children have been born to them, viz. - John O., William and Allen, deceased, Barton. Emily, Peter J., Manford P., deceased, Tilman and an infant not named; Maria J. married Eli Ulrey, to whom three children have been born - an infant deceased, Delbert D., and Lyman P.; the sixth of the family, Minerva married John W. Porter, they have had two children - Alice F., deceased, and an infant un-named. A party, consisting of Elder Powell's paternal grandfather and a brother Robert, and the Elder's father, while crossing a ford of Cheat river (afterwards called Powell's ford), in West Virginia, were assailed by the Indians; the grandfather was shot, and his brother Robert was tortured to death by pine sticks being stuck into the flesh of his legs and set on fire. Mr. Powell's father, Moses, escaped.

JOHN RALSTON, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Feb. 19, 1807, in Pennsylvania, and was married March 12, 1829, to Catharine, daughter ^of Alexander and Mary (Snyder) Hiddleson. Her parents were married in 13elmont Co.; she was one of four children - Catharine, Agnes, Mary and Susannah. Mrs. Ralston w^as born March 15, 1809, in Pennsylvania; she and her husband settled soon after marriage, in Monroe Co., and moved thence to Muskingum Co., and remained there until 1833, when they settled on his present farm of 84 acres; they have improved the samo from the green woods; they have had thirteen children - Louisa (deceased) Robert, married Sarah Biggs; Almeda, married Reason Skinner; Alexander, married

Sarah Wright; William (deceased), Isaiah, married Caroline Decker; Isabel, married Joseph Potts; Mary A., married Isaac Bockour; Pluxibe, (deceased), Minerva, (deceased), Sylvester, married Clara Burk; Laura, married; Anna J., Moore and Silas. John's father Robert, was born Nov. 3, 1780, in Ireland; and his mother, Susannah (Winland) Ralston, was born in 1795, in the State of Delaware. They emigrated to Monroe Co., this State, in 1816, thence to Muskingum Co., 1833, afterward came to this county, where the father died, in 1863, and the mother. May 17, 1858. They were the parents of eight children - William, Joseph, John, Robert, Ann, Thomas, James and Elizabeth. The father was a member of the Disciples Church, and the mother of the New Light.

JOSEPH SELLERS, farmer; P. O. Cardington; was born July 19, 1819, in Pennsylvania, where he attended school in an old log school-house, and there learned the rudiments of " readin', 'ritin', 'rithmetic.'' He is a brother of Henry Sellers, whose sketch appears in the biographical pages of Chester Township. Joseph was married in 1841 to Elizabeth, a daughter of John and Mary Sayres. Both from New Jersey, and had six children - Elizabeth, Almira, Harriet, Hulda, Henry and Nancy. They rented of difi'erent parties, for many years after their marriage; and in 1853 he bought 138 acres where he now lives, and improved the same, and has added to it since, luitil he now possesses 358 acres of finely-improved land, adorned by one of the best houses in the township. His father gave him ^600, and the remainder of his vast fortune is the product of his own labors; he has long been identified with the Democratic party. Their union gave them two children - Mary J. and Almeda S.

JOSEPH SHORT, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; is a son of Adam and Mary (Miller) Shor.; his parents were born in Pa.; their children were - Elizabeth, married Thomas Scott; Mary married Jacob Sperrer; John, dead; Peter; Jacob married Lavina Maxwell; Joseph; Andrew married Mary Philips; George, deceased; Franklin married a Miss Sumplin; Adam married Mary Miller; Sarah. His parents were Catholics; Joseph was born June 10, 1811, in Pa.; he attended school but little, and at the age of 20 he went to Mary- land and engaged in working on a farm at $80 per year, and continued tliere five years; he then came to Knox Co., this State, and worked by the year at $100, and continued the same eleven years, and was married in 1841 to Phoebe, daughter of Benjamin and Phoebe Williams; her parents were natives of New York; she died in 1855, having three daughters, who have grown up to make his home happy; their names are - Laura J., Lydia L., Mary E.; their mother was an active member of the Methodist Church, in which faith she died, leaving them to fight the journey of life alone, and motherless; Mary E. also belongs to the M. E. Church; his wife's parents had twelve children, but two survive - Daniel and Ransom.

Mr. Short settled on the present farm of 172 acres in 1865; it is finely improved, and is the fruit of his own labor and management, in which he has been nobly assisted l)y his amiable daughter; he takes interest in township enterprises, and votes the Republican ticket; he paid off a portion of the amount to clear this township's draft; his grandfather Short was in the Revolutionary war; Mr. Short has retired from hard labor, and is enjoying in luxury the proceeds of his early industry.

B. A. SELLERS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; war born Feb. 3, 1851, and is a son of Henry Sellers, whose sketch appears in Chester Tp. He early began attending school, and became very proficient in his studies, which enabled him to teach school; this avocation he followed for three terms, and was considered the most successful pedagogue of the township. He was married Sept. 21, 1873, to Minerva A., daughter of Joel U. and Abigail (Lewis) Bruce; she was born March 2, 1855. They settled after marriage on the present farm of 84 acres, owned by his father, and has since remained here. Has been prominently identified with the Democratic party, and by that organization was chosen Township Clerk for the year of 1880. He makes a specialty of Poland-China hogs. His wife is a member of the Old Scoool Baptist Church.

ELMER THOMAS, farmer; P. 0., Mt. Gilead; was born June 10, 1852, in Morrow Co., and is the son of Benjamin and Marilla (Westbrook) Thomas; their children were - Wilber, Martin, Elmer and John. Elmer remained at home with his parents until he married, which event occurred Dec. 21, 1870, to Esther, daughter of Henry and Margaret (Wolf) Sellers. Mrs. Thomas was born in July, 1848; she and her husband lived for a short time on the farm of J. C. Swetland, and then rented near Lucerne, Knox Co., transferring from there to Abram Dicker's farm, in Chester Tp. In 1880, he bought fifty acres, being his present farm, and he has improved the same. Thev had one child - Nora B., born Nov. 25, 1877, died Sept. 9, 1878. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church; he votes the Democratic ticket. Mr. Thomas is the architect of his own fortune, and is an industrious and enterprising farmer.

SILAS O. ULREY, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born April 18, 1838, in this county; his father, Jacob, was born in 1797, and his mother, Christina Alender, in 1800, and were natives of Pennsylvania; they emigrated to Ohio at an early day. They had seven children - Demas, Davis, John A., Lucinda, Elizabeth, Silas and J. W. The father died June 4, 1870, and the mother April 0, 1880; they were Baptists. Silas obtained gdbd common school education and engaged for many terms in teaching school, in which he was successful, proving himself prepared to master all undertakings. He also worked at Ambrotyping for eight months, with V. B. Bean; was married Jan. 14, 1861, to Millie, a daughter of Henry and Jane Lctherman Allen, of Kentucky. They have six children - Christina married Lewis C. Healea; Mary, Ida O., Margaret M., Keturah and August. His wife was born about the year 1832. They settled for awhile after marriage in Kentucky, and Dec, 1869, they came to the place of his nativity, and engaged in farming for his father, who owned 84 acres, which he willed to his four sons 'ere his death. Silas O. has bought one share and now owns 42 acres of the old homestead, which is fine tilable land. He has faithfully served this township as Clerk nine years, and is Land Appraiser for 1880. He votes the Democratic ticket.

JOSEPH ULREY, farmer; P. O., Sparta. This old pioneer was born March 15, 1802, in Pa.; his father, John, and mother, Elizabeth, (Arnold) Ulrey, were also natives of Pa., and had ten children: Stephen, John, David, Daniel, George, Jacob, Joseph, Agnes, Elizaw beth and Polly. Our subject attended school some little in his younger days; he also learned to weave, and followed the same for many years; was married 1827 to Sarah, daughter of George and Eleanor (Roberson) Hupp; her parents had seven children - Maria, Margaret, Sarah, Ann, Clarissa, Clarinda and George. She was born Sept., 1809. She and Joseph settled in Pa. until 1834:, when they came to Ohio, and settled in Harmony Tp., and have improved quite an amount of land; he now has 305 acres of well improved land, the fruit of their own labors. They had eleven children that grew up: George, Harrison; John, was killed May 13, 1873, by the falling of a beam while raising a barn ; was married to Jane Waltman and had four children: Stephen, Delia, Effie and Lily; Maria, Joseph, Ellen, Caroline, Clara, Eli, Freeman and Stephen; the latter married Jane Evans, now deceased; they had one child, Charlie. Joseph and wife are active members of the Baptist church, with which he has been identified for forty years. He votes the Democratic ticket, and is an intelligent, industrious man; takes interest in educating his children.

E. L. WINTERMUTE, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; is the son of Abram S., born Feb. 20, 1807, in Sussex Co., N. J.; he attended school in an old log cabin, and worked on the farm, and was married in 1834, to Ellen Lanning. They have two children - Edward L., born April 14, 183G, and George W., born Aug. 17, 1S41; an infant died Feb. 7, 1875; and he was again married in 1876, to Elizabeth Lanning, daughter of Peter I. and Ann (Washer) Struble. She was married in 1844 to Richard Laiming, and had six children (one unnamed) - Delphina, Mary, Electa, Emma and Sylvester. Her first husband died Feb. 10, 1871. The father of our subject settled on the farm, where he now resides, in 1841, buying 40 acres of Mr. Thrailkill; he now owns 8i acres of well-improved land, obtained by his own labor and energy; he could not borrow !f^2.50 with which to pay his tax, and he sold clover seed to meet this expense. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Wintermute was married in 1859 to Martha, a daughter of John and Rebecca (Donnelson) Bennett. Her parents are natives of Perry County, and had six children - Malinda, Isaac, Martha x\., Samuel H., Mary E. and John L. She was born Oct. 30, 1840, and has four children - Abram, born Nov. 5, 1860; Mary E., April 25, 1864; John D., July 23, 1866; Alice R., Aug. 7, 1876. They are also members of the Old School Baptist Church. E. L. settled on his present farm in 1879. They vote the Democratic ticket.

JAMES ADAMS, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Sept. 22, 1829, near Mans^eld, in Richland Co.; his parents, .fames and Margaret (McGiboney) Adams, were natives of the Emerald Isle, and they emigrated to this country and stopped some years in Pennsylvania, and then located for a time in Richland Co., moving to this township in 1844; after making several changes, they moved to Marion Co., where they died at the ripe age of 94 years. At the age of 14, James Jr. started out to do for himself, and worked five years for William Johnson; he received, the first year, $4.00 per month; the second year, 15.00, and so on, increasing his wages until the expiration of the time. While yet a lad in his teens, he made a trip across the mountains with a drove of hogs for his employer, to the eastern market, and disposed of them at a profit. Subsequently he learned the cabinet maker's trade, at which he was engaged for fourteen years. At the aare of 25, he was married to Eliza L. Freeman, born Jan. 6, 1835, a daughter of George and Emma (Bird) Freeman, both natives of England. After Mr. Adams' marriage, he began farming, and rented land for several years, when he began keeping house; his outfit was of a very meager character, having to borrow utensils to commence with; in 1869 he purchased 60 acres; in 1864, he entered the service and was out one year, in the 174th O. V. I., Co.

K, ami partii'ipattMl in sev(»ral battles, and was a tnio and faitliful soldier. Mr. Adams not having had sehool advantages worth mentioning, aj)preciates the worth of them, and is irivirig his ehildren all the advantages in his power; his danghter, Emma, is now teaching, having seeiired a certificate before she was 1") years old. He and his wife are members of the Bethel Church; he is also a member of Caledonia Lodge No. 209, I. O. O. F. Of the ehildren, they are as follows: George, born July 22, 1857, Adda, (deceased) June G, 18G0, Km'ma, Aug. 17, 1862, Charlev, April 11, 18(10, Frank, Feb. 3, 1868, Ollie, Sept. 1, 1870. Mr. Adams has 92 acres of choice land, all of which he has acquired by industry.

AVM. S. AYE, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; Sept. 19, 1821, Mr. Aye was born in Marion Co., Ohio; his father's name was Jacob, who was born in Maryland in 1792, and emigrated to this State with his father, whose name was also Jacob, and located in Berkshire Tp., Delaware Co., in 180G, remaining there until 1820; he then came to Clarendon Tp., Marion Co., where William S. was born; after a residence of a few years on this place, the family moved four miles north, and lived upon a forty-acre piece, which they had entered, remaining there until 1826, when they moved to what is now Morrow Co., Canaan Tp., and entered eighty acres, the first year he cleared four acres, which was planted June 18, yet with good results; the year following he cleared six acres more, which crop was nearly all destroyed by the squirrels. Jacob Ave died Aug. 24, 1871; his wife was Rebecca Hyde before marriage; she died Sept. 12, same year; she was born in Massachusetts, Sept. 12, 1792; her birthday and death were the same date; the Ayes are of German descent; William S. was married Oct. 10, 1844, to Sarah J. Mitchell, who was born March 27, 1829, in Ross Co., Ohio, and is a daughter of William and Jane (Hines) Mitchell, who came to Marion Co. the same year that Sarah was born, and entered eighty acres of land; the Mitchells are of Irish and the Hines of Dutch descent; since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Aye, they have lived at their present place of residence; he has, in all, nearly 500 acres of land, IGO of the number in Wyandott Co.; eight children have been born to them, five now living - Maria, now Mrs. J. M. Campbell; Morris J., Melville C, William M., Laura T.; the deceased are - pjinily, Elenore, and Almon N.; Mr. Aye, wife and entire family are members of the M. E. Church; while his father lived across the line in Marion, the first Methodist society established in Marion Co., was formed at his father's house in 1821, and consisted of seven members; Jacob and his wife were of the number, he having joined that denomination in 1814, and his wife in Massachusetts in 1808; Mr. Aye is among the intelligent class; is a liberal patron of the public journals, and his library is well stored with useful and standard works.

JASPER BRADFORD, farmer; P. O., Cardington; born Dec. 1, 1818, in Muskingum Co.; is the son of John and Mary (Davis) Bradford, Avho were married in Loudoun Co., and came West about 1812, locating in Muskingum Co. Jasper is the fifth of a family of eleven children, and was married July 1, 1841, to Mary E. Lane, a native of Muskingum Co.; she died Dec. 25, 1843, leaving two children - Achsah, now in Oxford Tp., Delaware Co., the wife of Wm. Nelson, a. id George, in Muskingum Co. Mr. Bradford was married the second time, to Elizabeth Davis, Nov. 27, 1845, the daughter of Samuel and Mary Davis, who were natives of Pennsylvania; four children crowned their union - Harriet J., Mary E., John M. and Maranda C. Harriet now of Edgar Co., 111., is the wife of H. Rowland; Mary E. is Mrs. Martin Powers, of Cardington; .lohn M. is on the farm; Maranda, deceased. His second wife died Nov. 1, 1865, in Edgar Co. On July 30, 1870, was married to Mary Ann Miller, his present wife, who was born in Belmot Co., Sept. 12, 1818; her father, Andrew Miller, entered the land they now reside upon; his wife was Susanna Ault, both natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to this state in the year 1818, and to the present limits of Morrow Co. in 1835; in 1867, Mr. Bradford moved to Edgar Co., 111., and lived there three years, returning to this county where he has since resided. Mr. Bradford and wife are members of the Methodist Church, and have been identified with the church for about thirty years. Their farm, consisting of 74 acres, affords them a handsome living, and a good home.

Carding'ton; is ainon^ Caiiaan''s best fanners. He is a native of Ohio, born in Radnor Tp., Delaware Co., May 18, 1831, and a son of James W. Bratton, whose wife was Mary Kyle, who was likewise reared in Delaware Co. James W. was a native of Pennsylvania. John was the second of a family of ten children, and was reared in the home circle; after his father's death he assisted in the care and support of his mother; at the age of 25, he was married to Rosannah Mciiride, Avho was born in 1835, in Marion Co.; a daughter of Robert and Melissa (Reece) McBride. After marriage he began by renting land, which he continued to do for several years, and acquired enough means to purchase a small place near Denmark, which he sold soon after and moved to Marion Co., and purchased 43 acres, and in 1869 moved to this township, and purchased his present home, where he has since lived. They have two children - Lillie and Ollie; OIlie is now the wife of Samuel Warden, of this township; Lillie is at Cardington, engaged in the millinery trade. Mr. Bratton is a member of the Bethel M. E. Church. Democracy runs in the family, and John is quite strongly tinctured with its principles, and votes straight.

MRS. NANCY BAIRD, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Morris Co., New .Jersey, Sept. 3, 181G, and was married to Peter Baird, who was born Dec. 7, 1814, in Morris Co., New Jersey; he was a son of William Baird. Mr, and Mrs. Baird came to this State in 1839, spending the first winter in Mt. Gilead; then moving to Shaw's Creek, and purchased 80 acres one mile north of Denmark, remaining there three years; then rented out their land and moved to Gilead, where they lived one year; during their sojour here Mr. Baird was engaged in the manufacture of brick; about the year 1848 they traded their farm north of Denmark for the one she now owns. Aug. 31, 1850, soon after their arrival at this place, Mr. Baird died; since his death she has remained on the farm, her son John carrying on the farm. Eight children were born to her, but seven are living.

MARTIN V. BROWN, farmer; P. O. Mt. Gilead; is among the genial, whole-souled men of the county, whose heart is ever open to the cry of the needy, and his hand ready to stretch forth to adminster totheiir necessities; he was born in this township Nov. 1, 1884, is a son of Dr. Ira Brown, who practiced medicine in this county for many years, and was among the proininent and successful physicians; he was born in Knox Co., in July 1810. His wife, Sarah Brown, was born the year previous. Martin's grandfather's name was Luther; he was a native of Albany Co., and came out to this State prior to the war of 1812, and settled near Chillicothe. Martin's father practiced medicine about thirty years; later in life he moved to Rock Island Co., 111., where he died May 2, 1874, aged 63 years, 10 months and 6 days. His wife died May 11, 1877, aged 68 years 7 months and 8 days. At the age of 25 Martin was married to Eliza Schooley; was born in May, 1834, in Cardington Tp.; she is a daughter of Samuel and Mary E. (Graves) Schooley, who were natives of Virginia, and of English descent, and emigrated West to this county in the year 1830. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, they remained on the homestead; in 1879 they came to Section 30, and purchased 80 acres. They have three ehildren - Ross N., born Sept. 27, 1860; Charles C, May 1863; Emma, April 2, 1866. He and wife are members of the Protestant Methodist Church; he is also a representative of Caledonia Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 299, and a good Democrat.

WILLIAM BROOKS, farmer; P. O. Iberia; was born in the Empire State, Cayuga Co., March 3, 1831; his parents were .Tohn and Rebecca (King) Brooks, whose family consisted of eight children, William being the second. The King family trace their ancestry to the land of roast beef and plum pudding, while the Brooks came from the State of Connecticut. William was but 2 years of age when his parents moved to Seneca Co., Ohio, and were not blessed with an abundance of this world's goods. His first effort to lay the foundation of his future business, was to learn the carpenter's trade; he soon perceived that in its prosecution through life it would necessitate a continued change of place, and irregular employment, and in view of these facts, he abandoned it, and resolved to be a tiller of the soil; it seemed a long time to him before he could be in possession of a farm of his own, yet he firmly resolved to accomplish his aim.

His first move was to secure a team, and aceordiiii'i'ly bouirlit a youiijr horse of his brother, which (lied before it was paid for, though the debt was due his brother, yet he worked on and paid it, to the last farthing. At the age of "i'-i, in December, 1854, he was married to Hannah Braden, who was born Oct. 17,1837, a daughter of William and Susan (Mack) Braden. After his marriage he farmed for his great uncle abovit nine years; in 1863 he moved to the south edge of Marion Co., and rented for one year; in May, 1804, he joined the service, and was out several months in Company A, 13Gth regiment, O. N. G. In the fall of '04, he moved across the line into Morrow Co., where he had purchased about eighty acres of land, which was only partly cleared; he has since added to his original ])urchase, having now about 100 acres of land. The buildings and the main improvements are the result of his own labor. Politically he is a Republican; in 1876 he was brought forward for County Commissioner, and was elected, and in 1879, re-elected by a handsome majority, and is serving with credit to himself and the satisfaction of his constituents. Have three children - Emma S., Nellie E. and Victor Lincoln. The entire family, excepting the youngest child, are members of the U. P. Church. '

WILLIAM BAIRD, farmer; P. O. Marits; was born Jan. 17, 1840, in .this State and county; is a son of Peter and Nancy Baird, who came to this county about the year 1838. William has always been engaged in farming pursuits, living in Morrow Co. all the time, with the exception of two years, which were spent in Vermilion Co., 111. At the age of 34 he was married to Nancy E. Christy, who was born in this township in 1848, and is a daughter of David and Nancy Christy, and grand-daughter of John Boyles, the pioneer. After their marriage they located on the farm where he now resides. They have three children: Wellington, born March, 1875; Hannah, Sept., 1877; Lillie Dale, Sept., 1878. Mr. Baird is a hard-working and industrious man.

GEORGE W. BRADEN, farmer; P. 0., Iberia; is a native of Richland Co., and was born near Plymouth, Feb. 21, 1833; his parents were William and Susan (Mack) Braden; the father was a native of Mercer Co., Pa.; was born in March, 1808, and emigrated West, locating first in Asldand Co.; he then moved to Richland Co., and in 1848 came to this county, purchasing eighty acres of land, where William Brooks now lives, and soon after added eighty acres more adjoining, which he located upon, remaining sev(;ral years, until he moved across the line into Marion Co., where he now resides; George was the eldest of the family, and has been thrice married - first to Elizabeth Wirebaugh, who was born in January, 1837, in Crawford (yo., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Potts) Wirebaugh, in December, 1871; she died leaving eight children, seven living - William A., Sarah M., Lizzie, John A., Frederick M., Harley and Ann, one dying in infancy; his second wife was Charity Moore; they had one child - Alta; his wife died in March, 1870; June 19, 1879, he was married to Rachel Lautzenhiser, who was born in Summit Co., Dec. 2, 1844, daughter of John and Lydia (Baughman) Lautzenhiser; the mother was a native of Trumbull Co., born Aug. 4, 1812; the father Avas born in May, 1802, and came West from Pa. to this State in 1821, and was one of the pioneers of Summit Co, where Mrs. Braden was raised. Mr. Braden is a member of the U. P. Church; his wife, of the Reformed. He has eighty-seven acres of land.

JOHN CAMPBELL, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Sept. 23, 1810, in Loudoun Co., Virginia; is a son of William and Catharine (Wright) Campbell, who are of Scotch and Irish descent. John was but one year old when his father died, and came West with his mother when five years of age, and located in Muskingum Co., where they remained about three yoars; also stayed at Darby Plains, the same length of time; went to Waldo and remained one year, and in Delaware Co., several years, and in 1822 came to this township, with his mother, who had married Frederick Dunklebarger, who entered land and located on the same. Jan. 22, 1835, John was married to Lucinda Downs, who was born .Ian. .12, 1814, in Ross Co., Pa., the daughter of David and Sarah (Murphy) Downs; he being a representative of Loudoun Co., Va., and she of Ohio birth. After their marriage they settled on the same section where they now live, their domicile being made of logs with puncheon floor and stick chimney. The forest stood in its primitive beauty, no clearing having been done at this time. Indians were pltMitiful, and were camped about them, watching with a jealous eye the encroachments ot" the settlers on their domain; here Mr. and Mrs. Campbell spent the prime of their life, enduring all the privations and hardships that attend the settlement of a new country; their corn was pounded in a mortar or ground by a hand stone, and tlieir clothing was of their own manufacture. Their first summer spent in their cabin was without any floor; a hole cut in the side served as a place of ingress; the fire was made upon the ground, the smoke seeking its own outlet; yet they were happy, and looked for better days to come; 1880 finds them in possession of an excellent home, and a farm of 185 acres, and eveiything about them to make life enjoyable. They have eight children - Martha N., at home; Eliza, now Mrs. S.Rice; John N., Sarah J., now Mrs. Strawman; William W., James W., Alfred M., George W. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, as well as the entire family, are members of the M. E. Church of which Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were among its first members.

DAVID CHRISTY, farmer; P. O. Caledonia; was born in Harrison Co., town of Cadiz, State of Penn., June 17, 1820; is a son of David and Martha (Dillon) Christy, who were natives of Washington, Pa., and came to this State prior to their marriage. They came to this county about the year 1830; his father purchased eighty acres west of Denmark, upon which he settled and remained until his death, which took place in 1863; his wife died. At 21 David began for himself; Sept. 2Sth, in his 22d year, he was married to Haniiah J. Boyles, who was born in this township Feb. 9, 1825, and is the seventh of a family of nine children, born to John and Nancy (Merritt) Boyles; her father was one of the early pioneers in the county; the Merrits were prominently identified with the county during its early settlement. After marriage, Mr. Christy rented land at different places. In 1848, he bought eighty acres of land, and lived several years in their cabin home. Mr. Christy was very poor when he started; he began at the bottom of the ladder; he, was without a dollar, and they began keeping house with one chair, six knives and foriis, one set of teacups and saucers, and a few plates; their first payment was $16, and this was the accumulations of many months, of a few quarters at a time, yet they toiled and labored on, and after years of privation and hardship, have acquired a good home, and 273|- acres of land. Nine children have been born to them: Martha E., Mrs. A. Stagle; Lodema, Mrs. C. Ziller; Nancy E., Mrs. Wm. Baird; Eliza J., Mrs. John Fields; Alfred C, in Iowa; David, in Iowa; John B., Minnie and Emma Nevada, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Christy are both members of the Presbyterian Church.

NATHAN N. COE, farmer; P. O., Marits; born Nov. 8, 1837, in Gilead Tp.; is a son of Abram^nd Margaret (Nichols) Coe; Abrani was born Dec. 6, 1806, in Loudoun Co., Va., and emigrated to this State, locating in Gilead Tp; he yet survives, and is among the honored and highlj^-respected citizens in the county. Nathan Nichols was married in his 23rd year, Oct. 10, 1860, to Sophia Harris, who was born in Denmark, Canaan Tp., Feb. 25, 1839, the daughter of Joel Harris. After their marriage they lived one year on the homestead in Gilead; in 1863 he purchased seventy-one acres, one-half mile south of Denmark, which he has fitted up in good farmer shape; he has good buildings, and arranged with a view to comfort and convenience; and is living in comparative contentemnt, enjoying the love and good-will of his friends and neighbors. They have no children.

ELI CLEVINGER, farmer; P. O., Gilead Station. Among the representatives of this county, who hail from the "Old Dominion" State, whose career has been a sj.iccessful one, is Mr. Clevinger. Starting out in life without procuring aid, or even a common school education, he struggled on in his business transactions, having to trust to the honor of his fellows, who, in many instances, had no conscientious scruples, and exercised their opportunities. Yet he has triumphed over these conditions, and has lived to experience a realization of his early hopes and cherished anticipations - which was, to " some day have a home and property of his own, that would place him beyond the probable reach of want and to be placed upon the plane of independence." Such has been his realizations, having brought those desires to a successful issue; he was born in Frederic Co., Ya., Sept. 15, 1821; he is a son of William and Martha Mulvania; who were natives of Virginia, and emigrated to Muskingum Co, (^hio, when Eli was a lad of 1) years; his father was twice married, he being the second child of a family of four, by the second marriage, and lived with his father until his ^oth year, and was married to Hebecca Jionham, whose parents were Mahlon and Esther (Wickersham) IJonham. His first purchase was 80 acres of land; he added to it at different times, until he acquired 320 acres; in 1875, he disposed of his interests in that locality, and came to this township, and purchased 100 acres. They have seven children - Susannah, now Mrs. Samuel Bush, of Cardington; Martha, Mrs. George Rhodes; Hester, John, William, Thomas and Mahlon. Mr. Clevinger has been a constant member of the M. E. Church over forty years.

FKANK M. CURL, farmer; R O. Caledonia; is among the worthy young representatives of this township; he was born Aug 16, 1854, in Cardington Tp. His parents were Henry W. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Curl; she is a native of tliis county, and her husband of Clark Co., Ohio. The Curl family are of Scotch, and the Johnsons of Dutch extraction; Frank's grandfather was a settler in the county. At the age of 18 Frank worked at the carpenters' trade, and continued the same business for five years; in his 23d year he was married to Ermina J. Bay, who was born Oct. 9, 1857, on the farm where they now reside, which was formerly owned by her parents, Harrison and ]\Iiranda J. (Moore) Bay. The former was born near Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 11, 1812, and emigrated first to Guernsey Co., and to this county in 1851. Mrs. Bay was born March 29, 1818, near Chandlerville, Muskingum Co., where she was married, Oct. 2-4, 18-14, and moved to Guernsey with her husbanil, thence to this county, where they remained until their death. Harrison Bay died Aug. 3, 1801; his wife died Nov. 24, 1873. Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Curl, they have resided on the homestead farm; they have one child - Alma, who was l)orn Nov. 12, 1879. Mrs. Curl's grandfather was a Colonel in the war of 1812. Mr. Curl is affiliated with the Republican party, and is now serving as Township Trustee. Both are members of the M. E. Church.

SHERIDAN S. COX, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, March 5, 1833; son of Zebediah and Elizabeth (Ryan) Cox, who are natives of Maryland - Zebediah was born in the year 1801, and emigrated to this State, with his father, in the year 1802, locating in Harrison Co., where the family remained until the year 1850, when Zebediah moved with his family to Wyandot Co., Ohio, and settled in the woods, west of Upper Sandusky, and cleared up the farm; after fifteen years' residence Zebediah returned to Harrison Co., Sheridan remaining on the farm until 1800, when he came to this county, and purchased eighty acres of land. Jan. 5, 1800, he was married to Nancy Patton, who was born in this township, in 1843. She was a daughter of Patrick and Rebecca (Morgan) Patton - she died 1871, leaving three children, whose names were - Lizzie, Mary E., and James S. In 1873, he was married to his })resent wife, Delilah Kerran, who was born in 1843, daughter of John and Rachel (Slaughter) Kerran. There are no children. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

JAMES H. COEN, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Aug. 20, 1827; his father, Isaac Coen, died when James was but two years of age; his mother's maiden name was Mary Williams, and married the second time when James was but 12 years of age, sending him to live witli a man who was to learn him the carpenters' trade, but who kept him doing drudgery instead, and he despaired of ever learning the trade, and left,- after staying with the man three years; he then went to live with Henry Valentine, staying there three years also; he then set out ibr Marion Co., and worked by the month, and "grubbed " and chopped cord- wood at thirtythree cents per cord, boarding himself; at the age of 27, he was married to Ann Harrison, who was born Aug. 22, 1834, in Fairfield Co.; is the daughter of Jacob and Rachel K. (Rice) Harrison; Jacob was born Jan. 17, 1805, in Fairfield Co., and was married to Rachel Rice, April 23, 1829, and moved to Marion Co. in 1834, and scuttled in the " beech woods;" he joined the M. E. Church in 1841, and was the first ])erson to join Jacob Geyer's class, and was the first Sunday-school superintendent. He died Oct. 23, 1875. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Coen, he began farming; his first purchase was the Knowles grant, which he afterwards sold and settled on the Badjrer farm, and began buying out the heirs; had an interest in some land in Van Wert Co., which he traded for a two-horse wagon; since Mr. Coen's location here, he has remained, and is permanently settled; he has now about 250 acres of choice land, beautifully located, no better in the township, and he is among the county's best farmers and self-made men; they have six children - George F., Mary A., Lizzie, Nora M., Hattie B. and Harrison H.