Carryall Township

Carryall Township

Orlando D. Applegate, a representative young farmer of Carryall township, was born in Allen county, Ind., January 21, 1860, the son of Henry and Mary (Swisher) Applegate. The early life of our subject was passed in his native county and his education was acquired in the common schools. He married December 24, 1886, Miss Ida C. Herrick, and their union has been blessed by the advent of Roy H., Henry R. and Audra A. Mrs. Applegate is a daughter of Runa and Mary (Boger) Herrick and was born in Allen county on August 29, 1863. With her husband she located in Paulding county in 1890, Politically Mr. Applegate is a republican, and is recognized as a good business man and a firstclass citizen.

Charles W. Armstrong, a leading citizen of Carryall township, was born in New London county, Conn., April 26, 1827, the son of Lee and Mary (Spaford) Armstrong. In 1834 his parents came to Defiance county, Ohio. When Charles Armstrong was seven years of age, he was bound out to Robert Clemer, with whom he remained for five years. At this time his father, who was living in Oakland county, Mich., purchased his time and he lived at home until 1844. He then went with his father to DeKalb county, Ind., where he remained about three years, when he came to Carryall township, Paulding county, and worked at various places until 1857, when he bought forty acres of land where he now resides. In time he added 102 acres, and in connection with his farming he has been engaged in steam threshing for forty years. As arepublican, Mr. Armstrong has filled the offices of school director and supervisor. His marriage occurred September 15, 1850, when Jane Handy, a native of New York, became his wife. She bore her husband these children: Coe (deceased), Charles L. (deceased), Lorenzo L., Cora, the wife of Jacob Hailenger, of Indiana; Emma, now Mrs. James Wilson and Ada, the wife of Theo. Peppers, of Iowa, and F. H. Armstrong, who married Miss Mirty Banks, residing on the home farm.

Thomas Barber is a native of England, and was born in or near Dover, Kent, on the 10th of March, 1846, a son of George and Elizabeth (Andrews) Barber. These parents came to America in 1852, and located in Lorain county, Ohio.- In 1865 they removed to Paulding county, and were respected residents of the community in which they lived. They reared a family of four children, as follows: Emma, wife of J. C. Hudson, of Detroit, Mich; Thomas, the subject of this brief notice; Ellen, wife of J. T. Snook, and George Barber. Mr. Barber early chose the pursuit of farming as his life's work. Politically he is a republican and an active worker in the ranks of his party. His farm is well improved, and he is the possesssr of fine live stock. Mr. Barber is an expert agriculturist and a highly respected citizen of Carryall township, and has many friends who wish him well.

Joseph T. Bushong was born in Logan county, Ohio, August 27, 1847, and is a son of John and Sarah (Smith) Bushong, natives, respectively, of Scioto county, Ohio, and of Pennsylvania. The father removed to Putnam county in 1847 and engaged in farming. He was a minister of the Christian church for many years, and is still preaching the doctrines of that denomination, The early life of the subject of this sketch was passed in Putnam county, and he was educated in the common schools, When but fifteen years of age he enlisted, August 26, 1862, in company G, Eighty-first Ohio volunteer infantry, and received his honorable discharge July 13, 1865. He participated in the principal battles of the Atlanta campaign, and was with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea and through the Carolinas. After the war had closed Mr. Bushong returned to Putnam county, and in the spring of 1866 went to Cass county, Mo., where he remained one year. He returned to Putnam county; thence went to Allen county, and finally, in 1872, removed to Paulding county, where he owns one of the finest farms in Carryall township. He was united in marriage with Miss Jane Peppers, March 15, 1866. Mrs. Bushong is the daughter of William and Sarah (Sampson) Peppers, and was born November 30, 1846, in Coshoc- ton county. She bore her husband the following offspring: Viola, Cora and Sarah M. Mr. Bushong is a republican and a member of the the G. A.R. He is the superintendent of the horse department of the Hicksyille argricultural society, and is an enterprising gentleman who has many friends.

Thomas Carr, of the firm of Carr& Smith, proprietors of the Antwerp flouring mills, is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born September 30, 1845. He is the eldest of three children born to William A, and Elizabeth (Holliday) Carr, the former of whom was a farmer. He was on the eve of emigrating to America when his wife died, leaving one son and two daughters. Later he came to this country and located in Yates county, N. Y., bringing with him his sister who kept house for him. Early in 1862 he enlisted in Company G, New York volunteer infantry, for three years, and did active service while in the army of the Potomac. He was wounded once and proved himself a faithful and gallant soldier. After the war, Mr. Carr, Sr., came west and located in Allen county, Ind., where he resided for a short time, subsequently removing to Minnesota, where he settled on government land. A few years later he removed to Antwerp, where he lived with his son Thomas, and where he died at the age of sixty-eight years. He was an ardent republican. Thomas Carr was reared to the life of a farmer in Yates county, N. Y., being but four years of age at the time his father came to America. He received his educational training in the common schools. At the age of seventeen years he started out in life as a teamsterand for - six years was in the employment of Solomon D. Weaver. During this time he was sent west with a four-horse team, and for several years handled ship timber. Mr. Carr had but little when he began his business life, but he has been successful in his ventures and has become well-to- do. Upon leaving the employ of Mr. Weaver he purchased seventy-four acres of land in Allen county, Ind., from which he cut the timber and made improvements. He then rented a farm at Oxbow, where for four years he tilled the soil. In 1874 he located upon land in Maumee township, where he owned 200 acres, residing there for thirteen years. He sold his Indiana property, and, in 1888, purchased in company with J. H. Chester, the Antwerp flouring mills, which he operated in connection with farming. Mr. Carr owns good village property, and his success in life is due to his energy and economy. He isa self-made man, liberal minded and benevolent. Politically he is a republican and served as trustee of Crane township, for eight successive years. Mr. Carr is a member of the I. O. O.F. In April, 1868, he was married to Miss Sarah Nelson, a native of Allen county, Ind. She died early in 1870, leaving a named Alice, now the wife of L. Durfey, of Crane townsbip. Carr married again March 26, 1871, Miss Ruth Foster, of Paulding county, and the daughter of Edward Foster. Their children are: Frank, Mina, Olive, Edward and Alfred (twins), Lulu, Joseph and Ralph. Mrs. Carr, who was born in Harrison county, Ohio, in 1853, isa valued member lof the Methodist Episcopal church.

W. YY. Corbett, a prosperous farmer of Paulding, was born in Portage county, Ohio, October 8, 1842, the son of Charles and Laura (Dix) Corbett. The parents were nativesof Massachusetts who settled in Portage

Corbett received his early training and education. He left the old homestead in 1862, when he enlisted in the Twenty-third Indiana light artillery and was elected first corporal. He served throughout the war and was mustered out on the 3rd of July, 1865. He participated in the siege of Vicksburg, was at Atlanta and with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea. In his youth he had learned the trade of the carpenter and at the close of the war he located in Allen county and worked at his profession for fifteen years. In 1887 he settled upon his present farm, which consists of eighty acres, and has placed many improvements upon it. He married Miss Sindonia Walker in 1865, and they have three children named Carrie, Nellie and Bertie. Mrs. Corbett was the daughter of Samuel Walker, of Allen county, Ind. Mr. Corbett, who is politically a republican, has filled the office of township trustee. He is a member of the I. Donifin Post, No. 52, G. A. R., of Hicksville, and also of the Hicksville lodge, No. 374, F. & A. M.

John Cromley, was born in Hancock county, Ohio on the first day of December, 1851, and is the son of Jonas and Mary (Beard) Cromley. He was educated in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until he reached his majority. He engaged in farming, which oc cupation he followed until 1888, when, in company with his brother, he embarked in the livery business in Antwerp. In 1889 his brother retired from the firm, and Mr. Cromley has acted as sole proprietor of the estabment since. His business is well equipped and he is in the possession of a large and lucrative trade. Mr.Cromley was united in marriage with Miss Addie M. Newton, a native of St. Lawrence county, N. Y., on the first of January, 1873, and their children are Victor E., William J., Marion C., Stephen O., Joseph L. (deceased), John R. and Paul A. (deceased). Mrs. Cromley was born May 16, 1856, and is the daughter of

William and Martha (Lobdell) Newton of Scotch descent. The family are members of the Methodist church and are highly respected in the community of their residence.

D. W. Curtis. - Among the prominent lawyers of Paulding county, few occupy a more conspicuous place at the bar than D. W. Curtis, whose brief biographical sketch is herewith presented. Mr. Curtis was born in Butler, Ind., October 26, 1844, the son of Dr. F. A. and Sarah (Tuttle) Curtis, natives of Ireland and Scotland. He received his early educational training in the country schools. In 1849 his parents settled in Crane township, Paulding county, and here the father died April 10, 1851. Mrs. Curtis then removed to Miami county, where her death oceurred in 1858. Our subject made his home with an uncle until 1861,

He was made orderly sergeant in Kentucky, in December, 1861, and was He was at the fall of Atlanta, and was with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea. After the expiration of his term of enlistment, Mr. Curtis was discharged in July, 1865. In 1863 the regiment was re-organized as the Eighth Indiana cav- 'alry, and saw much service. In 1867 our subject entered the Lebanon normal school of Warren county, and graduated in 1869. Mr. Curtis then taught school for twelve years, during this time reading law with Shirk & Mitchell, of Peru, Ind. He was admitted to the bar January 1, 1879, and commenced the practice of his profession in Antwerp, in 1880. As a practitioner, Mr. Curtis ranks among the most successful lawyers in his portion of the state, and he combines within himself rare qualities of mental strength and indefatigable will, keen judgment and quick observation. He was married March 10, 1870, to Catherine, the daughter of Peter Richer, of Miami county, Ind. They have had five children, as follows: Clarence (deceased), Florence (deceased), Lewis, John and Minnie. Mr. Curtis is a republican in politics, and while a resident of Miami county was justice of the peace and county superintendent. He is a member of Peru lodge, No. 69, F. & A. M., and of the Antwerp W. H. Deering post, Xo. 247, G. A. R., of which he is the commander.

P. P. Doering, born in Lehigh county, Penn., December 17, 1837, is the son of Joseph and Eliza (Hoffman) Doering. He was raised upon the farm and is self-educated. At an early age Mr. Doering came to Ohio, and was employed as superintendent of a section in the construction of the Wabash railroad. In 1858 he went to California, where he engaged in farming and where he remained until the fall of 1865. In this year, our subject returned to Paulding and in connection with his brother, W. H. Doering, purchased a saw mill and engaged in the manufacture of lumber, which they carried on until 1873, when, in partnership with Samuel Harris and A. C. Tucker, they organized the Antwerp Hub & Spoke company, of which Mr. Doering is the superintendent. He has been a member of the Antwerp council for twelve years and in his political belief is a republican. He was united in marriage to Miss Susan, the daughter of Nirum Strout, of Antwerp, and their children are: Lottie, the wife of E. E. Pocock, Joseph L. and J. Clyde (deceased). Mr. Doering is a member of Carryall lodge, No. 463, I. O. O. F., also of the Defiance encampment, No. 87, and the Rebecca lodge. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church, in which he is a deacon. The parents of our subject moved to Miami county in 1838, and in 1847 came to Paulding county and located in Carryall township, of which place they are honored residents.

John Dunderman has been a resident of Paulding county since 1865. He came from Medina county, Ohio, where he was born February 13, 1844, in which county his wife, Helen, was born May 28, 1841. The result of this marriage is: Jacob Lewis, born December 25, 1864; George Cornelius, born March 29, 1868; Frank Edward, February 26, 1871; Frederick William, July 19, 1874; Joseph Augusta, August 29, 1883. John Dunderman's father was born June 24, 1809, died July 17, 1871; his mother; Mary Ann (Deimling) Dunderman, was born June 24, 1803, died February 15, 1871, both born in Germany. Mrs. Dunderman's parents were also born in Germany; her father, John Magez, was born November, 1805, and his wife, Elizabeth (Deimling) Magez, was born October, 1811. They reside in Medina county, Ohio. The early life of John Dunderman was spent upon the farm and he received a common school education. He learned the trade of the engineer, and in 1865 came to Paulding county as engineer for the Antwerp furnace company, which position he filled for eleven years. He purchased, in 1869, the farm of fifty-two acres upon which he now lives, and to which he has since added, until he now owns 125 acres of good land upon which is a fine brick residence and a substantial barn. Mr. Dunderman, who is a democrat in politics, is a member of the Farmers' alliance. He and wife and family belong to the St. Mary's Catholic church at Antwerp.

Daniel Duval, a leading citizen of Carryall township, was born in Hancock county, Ohio, April 9, 1839, the son of Elias and Katie (Punches) Duval,of French and German descent. Our subject was but ten years of age when his parents died, and his boyhood was spent among strangers in Defiance county. He drove a packet on the Wabash canal for three years, and carried mail from the state line to Defiance. He then followed lumbering for five years with good success. Mr. Duval was married to Miss Sarah J., daughter of Joel and Elmira (Sensabaugh) Dils, on September 23, 1861, and these children were born to them: Orley J., Oliver (deceased), William, Katie E., Leonard, Claude and Nolan. Mr. Duval entered the army on the 1st of September, 1861, as a member of Company G, Thirty-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years, and re-enlisted December 25, 1864. He was wounded at Atlanta, August 8, 1864, and was sent to the hospitals at Chattanooga and Nashville for nine months, receiving an honorable discharge at Camp Dennison, Ohio, on June 4, 1865. Upon his return home, Mr. Duval engaged in farming in Henry county, where he remained until 1888, at which time he removed to Carryall township, Paulding county. He is a pensioner, and during service participated in the battles of Atlanta, Corinth, Perrysville, Stone river, Murfreesboro, Hoover's Gap, Chickamauga and Mission Ridge. Politically Mr. Duval is a republican and a man highly respected by all.

John Erter, one of the principal farmers of Carryall township, was born in Clarke county, Ohio, February 14, 1848. He is the son of Henry and Rachel (Smith) Erter, of German extraction, and was reared in his native county. His father died when he was nine years old and his mother removed in 1857 to Paulding county and located at Cecil. The family consisted of three sons and one daughter, as follows: George, who died at Cecil; Caroline (deceased), Frank Curtiss and John. Mrs. Rachael Erter resides with her son, the subject of this sketch. The latter was reared in Cecil and was there educated in the common schools. He enlisted, in 1864, in company G, Fourteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served faithfully until the close of hostilities. He took part in the engagements of Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain and Jonesboro, and was with Gen. Sherman from Atlanta to the sea. At the close of the war, Mr. Erter returned to Ohio, located in Crane township, Paulding county, and remained there until 1870, when he purchased his present place of eighty acres, which he has improved. He has been engaged in carpentering, in connection with which he runs a saw mill and threshing machine. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Emeline Lehman, who died in 1879, leaving these children: Henry C., Anna C., Louis A., Mattie J. and Francis M. His second wife, whom he married in 1880, was Miss Nellie Frazier, a resident of Carryall township but formerly of California. By her marriage she is the mother of Lutellus E., William H. and Roy B. Mr. Erter has held the minor township offices and is a democrat in politics, although in his earlier life he voted the republican ticket. He was formerly a member of the United Brethren church but is now a member of the re-organized church of Latter Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons. The creed of the church of Latter Day Saints, to which Mr. Erter belongs, is based on the Book of Mormon, as follows: " Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife, and concubines he shall have none, for I, the Lord God, delighteth in the chastity of women. And whoredoms are an abomination befure me, saith the Lord of hosts." --Jacob 2: 6-9. The confession of faith of the church is here appended: "We believe in God the Eternal father, and in his son Jesus

Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression. We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all men may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. We believe that a man must be called of God, and ordained by the laying on of hands of those who are in authority, to entitle himto preach the gospel, and administer in the ordinances thereof. We believe in the same kind of organization that existed in the primitive church, viz.: Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, ete. We believe that in the bible is contained the word of God, so farasitis translated correctly. We believe that the canon of ser ipture is not full, but that God, by His spirit, will continue to reveal His word to man. We believe in the powers and gifts of the everlasting gospel, viz.: The gift of faith, discerning of spirits, prophecy, revelation, healing, visions, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues, wisdom, charity brotherly love, ete. We believe that mar riage is ordained of God; and that the law of God provides for but one companion in wedlock, for either man or woman, except in cases where the contract of marriage is broken by death or transgression. We believe that in all matters of controversy upon the duty of man toward God and in reference to preparation and fitness for the world to come, the word of God should be decisive and the end of dispute, and that when God directs, man should obey. We believe in the religion of Jesus Christ, as E in the New Testament Scriptures, will, if its precepts are accepted and obeyed, make men and women better in the domestic circle, and better citizens of town, county and state, and consequently better fitted for the change which cometh at death. We believe that men should worship God in 'spirit and in truth;' and that such worship does not require a violation of the constitutional law of the land." Mr. Erter is an energetic and progressive citizen, who has the welfare of his town and county in view, and he Yonds a helping hand toward all projects which have as ihe object the improvement of the same.

Lewis S. Gordon, of the firm of Gordon Brothers, and also a member of the Antwerp Hub & Spoke company, is one of the popular and enterprising citizens of Carryall township. He was born in Orange county, N. Y., April 7, 1835, the second son of Thomas and Sarah J. (Smith) Gordon, both natives of New York, and of Scotch-Irish parentage, members of the family being prominent in colonial times. The paternal grandfather, Samuel Gordon, was a farmer by occupation, and served in the Revolutionary war, crossing the Delaware with Gen. Washington. He experienced all the hardships of pioneer life, and died at the advanced age of ninety-three years. Thomas Gordon was the youngest of a family of eight sons and three daughters, and was reared on the farm, learning the carpenter and joiner's trade, which he followed through life. He was born in 1804, and died at the age of seventy-two years. When a young man he married a Miss Smith, who was born in 1807. She is still living, at the age of eighty-four years, in Antwerp, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gordon were the parents of eight children, all of whom survive, with the exception of one. The father came west to join his children, in 1874, but died two years later. He was an old-time whig, and later an ardent republican. With his worthy wife he belonged to the Presbyterian church, L. S. Gordon, the immediate subject of this sketch, was educated in the common schools and at the Neversink seminary, of New York. He began his business career as a clerk in a hardware store, and here remained for two years. In 1855 he came west, and for one year acted as clerk in the county offices of Paulding. In the fall of 1856 he commenced teaching a common school, and he taught successfully for three years, and then was nominated on" the republican ticket of the county for the office of county recorder. He was elected and took charge of the office January 1, 1860, being re-elected in 1862. In October, 1865, Mr. Gordon was elected to the office of county treasurer, and re-elected in 1867, resigning the position in 1869, to make the race for county auditor. He was defeated by thirteen votes. On April 8, 1870, he was commissioned probate judge to fill a vacancy of seven months. Subsequently, in February, 1871, Mr. Gordon moved to Antwerp to take charge of a hardware store, which he had previously started in connection with his brother, Harry H. Gordon. Since then these gentlemen have been successfully engaged in business for over a period of twenty-one years. In July, 1859, Mr. Gordon, having read law for two years under the supervision of Col. John 8. Snook, was admitted to the bar by Judge Sutliff. He practiced but little while engaged in the official duties of Paulding county, and since locating at Antwerp has acted as counselor on various occasions, though not being actively engaged in the work of his profession. He has held a notary's commission since the year 1861. Mr.

Gordon takes a lively interest in all that tends toward the improvement of his town and county, and is liberal with his means. He is an ardent advocate of the present school system whereby the masses may be educated. Mr. Gordon was nominated by the republican party as the representative of Defiance and Paulding counties, in 1881, and overcame a democratic majority of 1,350 by 349. He did active service for his constituents and acquitted himself with honor. His first vote was cast for President John C. Fremont, in 1856, and since that date he has always supported the republican ticket. Mr. Gordon was married February 9, 1860, to Miss Margaret Voreis, a native of Crawford county, born in July, 1842. Her parents were Peter D. and Margaret (Luke) Voreis, natives of New Jersey, and of Holland-Dutch extraction. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are widely and favorably known, and are now enjoying the fruits of a well spent life. In 1888 Mr. Gordon was elected as presidential elector from the sixth congressional district, and was formerly instrumental in forming the new district, being appointed on the re-districting committee in the Sixty-fifth general assembly of Ohio. He has long been one of the influential and prominent citizens of Paulding county, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him.

John W. S. Goshorn was born in Huntington county, Penn., December 3, 1827, the son of Samuel and Ellen (Traxler) Goshorn, of German and Irish lineage, natives of Pennsylvania. These parents reared a family of ten children, of whom our subject is the second in order of birth. Until he was sixteen years of age his life was spent in his native county. He then removed to Crawford county, Ohio, and engaged in driving stock over the mountains. He was married June 30, 1865, to to Miss Louisa Goller, a native of Medina county, born April 6, 1835, the daughter of Michael and Barbara (Hitzelberger) Goller, of Wittenberg, Germany. Her parents emigrated to America in 1831 and located in Medina county, Ohio, where the fathér engaged in carpentering and farming; after the decease of his wife, Barbara, he removed to Defiance county, where his death occurred. After his marriage, Mr. Goshorn began farming in Williams county, and remained there until 1866, when he came to Paulding county and settled in the village of Antwerp. He acted as a clerk for one season and then embarked in painting and general work, which he followed until 1886. At this time Mr. Goshorn became interested in the hotel business, which occupation he at present is engaged in. October 26, 1861, he enlisted in company B, Sixty-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years, and was a participant in the following battles: Pittsburg Landing, Hatchee river, siege of Vicksburg, the advance on Atlanta and Jonesborough, and many others. He was given the position of commissary of his company in 1862, was made camp inspector for some time, and in 1863 was appointed clerk in the dispensatory department. He received his discharge November 7, 1864, and is drawing a pension of $18 per month for injuries received. Mr. Goshorn is a democrat politically and has acceptably filled the office of corporation clerk of Antwerp for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Goshoru are the parents of Maggie, wife of George Sinn; Francis J. (deceased). Lillian E., William E. (deceased), Minnie W. (deceased), and Minnie L, (deceased), The family are worthy members of the German Reform church and enjoy general popularity.

Jacob Green is one of the early settlers of Carryall township, and was born in Huntingdon county, Penn., in 1810. He is the son of Jacob Green, and as his parents died when he was young, a man by the name of William Shaffer, who was a canal contractor, reared our subject in this business. He was thus engaged for some years, and in 1848 purchased his farm of 121 acres, which he has succeeded in getting under cultivation. His wife, who was Miss Rebecca Young, bore her husband these children: Mary, Harry and Everett. Mr. Green, who is a democrat, has filled some of the minor offices of his township. He and wife are members of St.

one-half years, at which time he returned to the farm, and a few ` years after began reading medicine with Dr. G. J. Evlen, of Van Wert,

. at Cincinnati, Ohio. Two years after which he practiced for one year, ` when he again returned to college and graduated fourth in a class of | sixty-nine, June 4, 1890. Dr. Hackedorn immediately thereafter located

Henry Harris, one of the enterprising and progressive citizens of Carryall township, is the son of Samuel and Mary A. (Bailey) Harris, and dates his birth from the 5th day of August, 1845. His parents, both natives of England, emigrated to America in 1843, and located in Knox government. His death occurred February 2, 1875, and his widow re- 'sides in Antwerp, this county. The early life of Henry Harris was spent in the counties of Knox and Defiance, and his preliminary education was Later he attended the university at Berea, Ohio, and upon finishing his course, began the pursuit of farming. In 1856 he removed to Paulding county, locating in Crane township, where he remained until 1858. At this time he moved to Carryall town- | ship, where he has ever since resided. Mr. Harris was united in mar- ' riage with Miss Jennie E. Cottrel, on Christmas day, 1871, and their | are Lillian, a graduate of the public schools and at present taking a collegiate course at Oberlin, Ohio; S. Lloyd, Louis C., Guy (de- | and Bertha L. Mrs. Harris is the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Bridge) Cottrel, and was born May 26, 1854. On May 2, 1864, Mr.

| Harris enlisted in company A, One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio volunteer infantry, for 100 days, and received his discharge Septem- | ber 10th of the same year. | was in the Tenth corps of the army of the Potomac. In 1872 Mr. Harris | became interested in the Antwerp Hub & Spoke factory, of Paulding county, and at the present writing he is the president of this establishment. Asa business man he is keen and successful, and as the He isa republican in politics and belongs to the lodge of I. O. O. F., No. 463, and With his family he attends the Presbyterian church, in

Jacob Hook, who is thesecond son of John Hook, elsewhere mentioned, was born in Carryall township, Paulding county, Ohio, on the 24th of October, 1857. His education was given him in the common schools and

| Hook was born on the 10th of August, 1856, and is the daughter of | Joseph and Teressa (Teeples) Edgar, of German and Irish descent. | and Mrs. Hook are the parents of one child, a daughter named Ethel

May. They are members of the United Brethren church, and their social standing in the community in which they reside is very high. Mr. Hook is a republican in his political belief, though not a seeker of office. His farm is finely improved and he is the possessor of some splendid stock.

John Hook, a prominent farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Switzerland, born January 13, 1821. His parents are Jacob and Barbara Hook, the former of whom came to this country in 1848, and settled in Starke county, Ohio. Be was a baker by trade and died in the county of his adoption. He was the father of seven children, two of whom are living, namely: Martin, of DeKalb county, Ind., and our subject, who was raised in Starke county. He worked on the farm until he was twenty-four years old, and then came to Paulding county, where he purchased 100 acres of land from the United States government. This he sold and in 1850, purchased the land where he now lives, and to which he has added from time to time until he is now the possessor of 210 acres. Mr. Hook married Miss Mary Donat, and eleven children were born to them. They are: Elizabeth (deceased), Amanda, Daniel Savage, Lydia, wife of William Cleman; Margaret (deceased), Adam, of Mic Fe gan; Jacob, of Carryall township; Isaac, of Defiance county; Amanda, wife of J. Jude, of Carryall township; Louise, now Mrs. Albert Smith; and Cora (deceased). Politically Mr. Hook is a republican. Mr. Hook was wholly deprived of an education during his boyhood days, thus has never learned to read and write; yet, being a close observer, is well posted on the general topics of the day, and as a financier is unexcelled.

Jasper N. Hughes, a successful manufacturer of tile, and an agriculturist by profession, was born in Crane township, Paulding county, Ohio, March 28, 1839. His parentsare Dennison and Hannah (Barnes) Hughes, of English and Irish extraction, who located in this county in 1825, They followed the occupation of farming during their lifetime and both are now deceased. Jasper Hughes was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. He was married to Miss Mary, daughter of John and Rachel (Runyon) Coffelt,on the 28th of October, 1860, and tne children by this marriage are: Henry C. (deceased), Clarence E., Cora L., wife of Clifford Reeb; Ida J. (deceased), John J., Orley De Marietta (deceased), Com B., Rachel E. (deceased) and William E. (deceased). Mr. Hughes enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Thirtysecond Ohio volunteer infantry, for 100 days' service during the late war, and received his honorable discharge on the 14th of September, the same year. He is a pensioner. In 1881, he erected a tile mill which is among the leading establishments of the kind in the county, and is turning out a first-class article. Mr. Hughes is a representative citizen and is esteemed by all.

H. S. Humphrey, a representative citizen of Carryall township, was born in Shelby county, Ohio, July 15, 1840, the son of John and Mary (Burton) Humphrey. The early life of our subject was passed on the farm and in the common schools where he acquired his education. At the age of twenty years he started for California, and spent eighteen months in prospecting in the mines of the Rocky mountains. From there he went to Iowa, and, in answer to the call for troops, enliste] in the Nineteenth Iowa volunteer infantry, August 5, 1862, for three years. He participated in the battles of Prairie Grove, where he was wounded in the ankle; Pierce's Point, Fla., the expedition against Mobile, the siege of Vicksburg and others. Mr. Humphrey was wounded three times, his hip being seriously injured in one engagement. For disabilities received, he is a pensioner. September 22, 1867, Mr. Humphrey was united in marriage with Caroline, the daughter of John and Eliza (King) Bankerson, and their home has been brightened by the advent of Orrell L., Verrell J., S. and Etta May. Politically our subject is a republican, and fraternally belongs to the G. A. R. and Masonic order. He located in Paulding county in 1867,since which time he has been a valued resident of his township.

M. P. Jacobs is one of the influential and progressive citizens of Carryall township. He was born in Lake county, Ohio, March 14, 1838, the son of Dana Jacobs and Florence (Pettitt) Jacobs, natives of New York, of German and English extraction. Mr. Jacobs was educated in Niagara county, N. Y., and at the age of sixteen years, came to Paulding county," where he acted as section foreman during the construction of the Wabash railroad. In 1862 he entered the employ of the United States government for the construction of a railroad in the south, to be used during the war. At the close of hostilities he returned to Paulding county and located at Antwerp, where he engaged in the mercantile business. for four years. At this time, in connection with Charles Harris, he engaged in the stave business, and at the end of four years' time sold his interest. He then bought his present farm of one hundred acres, and has been engaged in general farming ever since. He was married to Miss Mary Goshorn, who died in 1861, leaving two children: Edward and Elmer. In 1864 Miss Ellen, the daughter of Nirum Strout, of Caryall township, became his wife, and their children are Warren, Zona, Claude, Fred, Florry, Bert and John. Mr. Jacobs is a supporter of the democratic party. He is a member of the Antwerp lodge, F. and A. M., and is the first Mason initiated in Paulding county. He is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, K. of L. and P. of I. Mr. Jacobs is a man who commands the respect of the community in which he lives.

Peter Jailer, a venerable resident of Carryall township, is a native of Clinton county, N. J., and was born May 22, 1814, the son of John Mary (Demaree) Jailer, of French descent. John Jailer took part in the war of 1812, and the grandfather was a soldier in the Revolution under Gen. LaFayette. Peter Jailer passed his youth in his native county and received an education such as was given in the primitive schools of that day. In 1834 he removed to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and for fourteen years was engaged in carpentering and farming there. He married in Cleveland county, in 1837, Miss Annie Waldken, a daughter of William Waldken. Mrs. Jailer died and our subject married his present wife May 13, 1866. She was, before her marriage, Miss Fannie Moore, daughter of William and Gertrude (Cook) Moore, of Irish and Holland Dutch origin. They are the parents of Gertrude A. (deceased), Peter (deceased), Charles A., John, Samuel and Annie. The family are valued members of the Methodist church. Politically Mr. Jailer is a democrat. He located in Paulding county in 1867 and is a pioneer settler, having cleared his home from the forest. Mr. Jailer has led a useful and active life, and his whole career has been marked by integrity and enterprise.

Warren Jump located in Paulding county in 1875, and is a prosperous citizen of Carryall township. He was born in Erie county, Ohio, August 7, 1844, and is a son of Levi and Catherine (Moore) Jump, of English and Scotch descent. In 1846 the parents came to Allen county, Ind., where they reared their son and educated him in the common schools. They were farmers and respected residents of their adopted county. Warren Jump enlisted in the Twenty-third regiment of volunteer light infantry of the artillery on the 2nd of September, 1862, for three years' service. He was assigned to the western army and participated in twenty-two hard-fought battles. He was married in 1868, on the 15th of July, to Miss Maria Volkert, of Allen county, and the daughter of Frederick and Catherine Volkert, of Germany. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jump are Ellis, Priscilla, Samuel, Iva, Laura, Harry, Carrie, Rolly and Howard, deceased. Mr. Jump is a republican and a pensioner. He is a member of the C. A. R. and has acceptably filled many of the minor township offices. The whole career of Mr. Jump has been marked by uprightness and enterprise, and he is desérvedly esteemed by the people of the community in which he lives.

Josiah Lybarger is a native of Knox county, Ohio, and dates his birth from the 19th day of November, 1823. He is the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Lybarger, of German origin, and both of whom are deceased. After obtaining an education in the common schools, Mr. Lybarger began life for himself asa farmer. He remained in his native county for some years and there married on December 16, 1847, Savena Troutman, who was born in Knox county, January 11, 1826, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Horn) Troutman. The issue of this union is as follows: Elizabeth, John H., Austin and Mary A., wife of James McCormick. Mrs. Lybarger died January 11, 1886,a devoted member of the Lutheran church. Since 1862 Mr. Lybarger has made his home in Paulding county. He purchased 160 acres of land in Carryall township and is the possessor of one of the pleasantest homes in the county. Heis a democrat and has held the office of trustee for two terms. He is among the prosperous agriculturists of the township.

James B. McCormick is a native of Carryall township, Paulding county, Ohio, and first saw the light on the 10th day of January, 1857. He is the son of Josiah and Harriet (Cooper) McCormick, of Irish and German extraction. Mr. McCormick spent his early years upon the farm in his native county and was there educated in the neighboring schools. His marriage occurred on the 10th of April, 1889, at which time Miss Allie Lybarger, born March 16, 1861, became his wife. Mrs. McCormick is the daughter of Josiah Lybarger, a prosperous farmer of Carryall township, who is elsewhere mentioned in this volume. Mr. McCormick is one of the stanch republicans of Paulding county and has served as constable of his township for one year. He proved himself competent as an official and in every respect has always been a firstclass citizen. He owns 120 acres of fine land, which is well improved

Sergeant George W. Mears was born in Erie county, Ohio, May 4, 1843. His parents are James and Deborah (Dymond) Mears, of English descent, and they educated their son in the common schools and reared him on the farm. A part of his early life was passed in his native and Sandusky counties, and he enlisted in company F, Forty-ninth Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years' service, on the 16th of August, 1861. On account of disability, Mr. Mears was discharged at Nashville, Tenn., September 9, 1862, he having been engaged in the battle of Shiloh, in April, of that year, where he was wounded in the spine by the explosion of a shell. He draws a pension of $72 per month on account of injuries received. He took part in the siege of Corinth and other engagements of the army of Ohio, and re-enlisted June 28, 1863, in battery M, of the First Ohio artillery, where he served until July 25, 1865. Returning to his home, Mr. Mears was married on the 26th of December, the same year, to Miss Caroline M., daughter of Barnhart and Martha (Mantz) Weigle, of German extraction. They the~parents of James H., Homer I, Anna B., wife of William Dunderman; Ora B. and George W. Mr. Mears is an active republican, and belongs to the G. A. R. post. He has been a worthy resident of Paulding county since 1877, at which time he removed from Sandusky county, Ohio.

Peter Mettert, a leading citizen of Paulding county, is the son of Samuel and Mary <A. (Crane) Mettert. He was born in Preble county, May 18, 1846, and grew to manhood on the homestead farm. His parents removed to Allen county when he was a boy, and he received but a common school education. When he was eighteen years of age he enlisted in company F, One Hundred and Forty-second Indiana volunteer infantry, and served his country faithfully. At the close of the war he returned to Allen county and commenced farming upon rented land, where he remained until 1869. He then purchased forty acres in Carryall township, to which he has added twenty-five acres, all of which is well improved. A handsome residence has been built, and the farm buildings are of the most substantial. Mr. Mettert was married to Pauline, the daughter of John Bartholomew, of Allen county, in 1867, and the offspring of this union was four children named: Permelia, the wife of Ellsworth Edgar; Toy A., the widow of Reason Groves; Florence A. (deceased) and William H. (deceased). Mr. Mettert, who is a member of the I. O. O. F. and I. Donifin post, No. 52, G. A. R., of Hicksville, is a member of the P. of I., Crescent association, No. 1,777, of Carryall township. Politically, Mr. Mattert is identified with the republican party and enjoys general esteem,

A. P. Murphy, banker and dealer in real estate, was born in Butler county, Ohio, November 19, 1840, and is the youngest and only son now living born to John J. Elizabeth (Brown) Murphy, natives of Virginia, and of Irish and English extraction respectively. John Murphy, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Ireland, and came to America early in life. He settled in Pennsylvania, and there married. He followed farming and reared a large family. As one of the early settlers of Carryall township, he served as one of the first officers and helped lay out many of the public roads. He was a hard-working man, of sterling integrity, and with his wife was a member of the Presbyterian church. He died at the age of sixty-five years, and his wife at the age of seventy. The maternal grandfather, John Brown, was a native of Virginia and a planter by occupation. He participated in the French and Indian war, and was with the command of Anthony Wayne when it passed up the Maumee river from Defiance to Fort Wayne. Later in life he located in Butler county, and here he died at the age of eighty-four years. His wife, who with her husband, had been a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church, departed this life when she was seventy-five years old. John J. Murphy, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Virginia, and in boyhood removed to Pennsylvania, where, he learned the trade of the blacksmith, which he followed for the greater part of his life. He married and later removed to Butler county, where his wife died.) He afterward married Mrs. Shepard Brown, and settled upon a farm in DeKalb county, Ind., and here he died in 1878, his companion dying in 1880. Mr. Murphy was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and though in his youth was a Jackson democrat, he became devoted to the republican party. A. P. Murphy was reared amid the scenes of farm life and received his education in the common schools. When ten years of age he was taken to DeKalb county, where he grew to manhood and followed the pursuit of farming on rented land until 1876, when he engaged in lumbering and collecting at Harlan, Ind. In 1885 he located in Antwerp, Ohio, and thence went to Jetmore, Kas., where he began dealing in real estate. This vocation he followed four years, and then returned to Antwerp, where, April 27, 1889, he established his present business, the Antwerp Exchange bank, of which he is cashier. Mr. Murphy is one of the leading and representative men of Paulding county, and highly esteemed wherever known. He is a member of the E. & A. M., being a Master Mason in Antwerp lodge, but a dimitted member. He affiliates with the republican party. October 24, 1864, Miss Olive Chandler, a native of Ohio, became the wife of Mr. Murphy. She died in 1878 at the age of thirty-five years, leaving Robert, Ernest, Carrie, wife of John Oswalt, and Grace Murphy. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Protestant church, and a lady favorably known. As a business man, Mr. Murphy stands in the front rank, and success has attended his efforts.

William E. Osborn was born June 24, 1838,in Michigan, and is the son of David N.and Mary (Parcas) Osborn. His father was a native of Brooklyn, N. Y., and his mother of New Jersey. David N. Osborn located in Michigan in 1837. He was a lawyer, and in 1855 removed to Mansfield, Ohio, remaining there until 1863, when he settled in Antwerp, where his death occurred on the 24th of December, 1878. He was prosecuting attorney for two terms and was the first mayor of Antwerp. His son, William E. Osborn, was educated at Mansfield, and at the age of eighteen, engaged in photography. This he carried on for three years, when he learned the printer's trade in the office of the Douglass Democrat and Mansfield Herald. He then entered the employ of the Mt. Vernon Republican, remained there until 1860, when he returned to Mansfield and engaged in his first work, that of photography. J uly 16, 1861, he enlisted in company D, Thirty-second Ohio volunteer infantry, and served three years. He was made orderly sergeant of his company, and at the 'siege of Vicksburg was appointed to second lieutenant. He participated in every engagement with the regiment, also the Vicksburg and Atlanta campaigns, and was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry in 1863. He was then sent to Camp Douglass at Chicago, was paroled three months, at the end of which time he returned to the regiment and served until the end of his enlistment. In the spring of 1866, Mr. Osborn established the Antwerp Gazette, which he conducted until November 25, 1875, when he removed it to Paulding under the name of the Paulding county Gazette. In 1882 he sold the plant to James R. Connor and re-

_ turned to Antwerp, where he continued his present business as a dealer | in stationery and books. In July, 1883, he founded the Antwerp Argis, and ran that paper in connection with his store until August 1889, when he sold it to John F. Lusk, the present publisher. Mr. Osborn is a member of Doering post, 247, C. A. R., and of the V. U. V. He was the republican candidate in 1879 for state senator and reduced a democratic majority from 11,000 to 1,300. Miss Naomi H., the daughter of Roger D.

Carrie F., born August 2, 1866, died January 10, 1869; May D., born November 1, 1868, and North G., born September 9, 1875. Mr. Osborn is one of the influential and progressive citizens of Antwerp, and takes deep interest in all things which tend to the welfare of his county. He is a

John W. Pool - Among the leading citizens of Carryall township is John W. Pool, who was born in Clermont county, Ohio, July 5, 1832, the son of Joseph and Mary (Leads) Pool. The early life of Mr. Pool was spent in his native county and there he acquired his scholastic training. In 1866 he removed to Highland township, Defiance county, and there engaged in farming. Subsequently he removed to Paulding county (in 1883) and here he has since been successfully engaged in tilling the soil. Mr. Pool was married October 11, 1860, to Miss Sarah A. Allen, who was born May 8, 1837, the daughter of George and Eliza (Airhart) Allen, of English and Irish parentage. The children that have blessed this union are Elizabeth, wife of Wm. Cordrey; Ocellus, George, Carrie, wife of Leonard Smith; Austin, Effie, Henry, Charles and an infant deceased. Mr. Pool isa republican and a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. He has led a life of probity and industry and has gained and located in Carryall township, Paulding county, on section 27, now the property of Nelson Snook. There the father died, the mother departing this life in Logan county. Mr. Reeb, the immediate subject of this notice, was nineteen years of age, when, with his parents, he came to this country. He was raised and resided on the farm and received his

Elizabeth, (deceased) and Esther, (deceased) were the offspring of this union. Mrs. Reeb died in 1860, and our subject married a second time, on April 5, 1862, taking as his wife Miss Rosanna, daughter of Godlove and Rosanna (Wasserbach) Reich, of German parentage. Mr. and Mrs. Reeb are the parents of John E., Florence S., Albert H., Charles E., George F., and Ora A. The family are valued members of the United Brethren church and highly respected in the community. Politically Mr. Reeb, is a republican and a member of the Patrons of Industry, and the G. A. R. In 1864 he enlisted in the home guards in Company A, One hundred and thirty-second Ohio volunteer infantry, and was taken into active service. His discharge was given him on September 4th, of the same year, and he now draws a pension of $16 per month.

David Rech, a prominent citizen of Paulding county, is a native of France, and was born there in 1839, the son of Joseph and Madeline Reeb. The parents emigrated to this country in 1845, settling in Carryall township, where they engaged in farming. They had four children, named: Joseph, now a merchant of Antwerp; Madeline, the wife of Thomas Murphy; David, our subject, Margaret (deceased). The father died in 1855, and his wife survived him until 1860, when her demise occurred. David Reeb remained upon the homestead farm until the death of his mother, when he purchased his, present farm of one hundred acres. He enlisted, in 1864, in company E, One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio volunteer infantry, for the hundred days' service, and is now a member of the William H. Doering post, No. 247, G. A. R., of Antwerp. Mr. Reeb was married to Miss Clarinda, the daughter of David Perry, of Carryall township, in 1859, and they have six children: Francis E., Henry F, Belle, the wife of David Anderson; J oseph E., Bertha C., and Blanche. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics the father is a democrat.

George H. Rogers, aged sixty-seven, a prosperous citizen of Carryall township, is a native of Virginia, having been born in Southampton county, March 13, 1824. He is the son of Robert A. and Lucy G. (Whittfield) Rogers, of English and Scotch descent, who came to Columbiana county, Ohio, from the Old Dominion, in 1833, and there engaged in farming. G. H. Rogers was reared to manhood in Columbiana county. In 1852 they removed to Paulding county, and located in Carryall township. He was married in DeKalb county, Ind., on the 3rd of July, 1856, to Miss Julia, the daughter of Samuel and Barbara Loomis, of English and German extraction, and is the father of Arvy A., George A., and Minnie L., wife of Ezra Boutwell. Mrs. Rogers died March 18, 1863, and on October 17, 1866, Mr. Rogers took as his second wife Celia A., the daughter of Henry Beal. This union resulted in the birth of Leslie W., married November, 1886, to Daria Shafer, daughter of Wash Shafer; Savilla, wife of Charles Billman; John H., Anna O., Thomas A. and Maggie P. Mr. Rogers is a republican in his political belief, and a pensioner. During the late war he was a member of company C, Sixty-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served for one year and seven months, participating many hard-fought battles of the campaign. Mr. Rogers located in Paulding county, in 1853, at which time, with his parents, he came from Columbiana county. All these years he has been a good citizen of his adopted county, and the life he has led has been useful and upright. His public spirit leads him to take an active part in all matters relating to the advancement and prosperity of his township and county.

A. J. Smith. Among the early settlers of Paulding county is A. J. Smith, who was born in the year 1816, in the state of New York. He is the son of Thomas and Jane (Jones) Smith, who removed to Indiana when our subject was a boy, and there reared him to manhood. His early life was spent in various occupations and in 1856 he came to this county and purchased his present farm of 76 acres, which he has cleared and improved. Mr. Smith was the first sheriff of the county, being in politics a republican. His marriage occurred in 1857, at which time Miss Catherine Bogert became his wife. They have these children: Coe M., Andrew D., William H., Eliza J., Franklin T., John M., Hattie A., Newton C. and Vinnie M. Mr. and Mrs. Smith rank high in the community in which they reside.

Alex. Trambly is a native of the Dominion of Canada, and was born near Montreal on the 27th of June, 1834. He is a son of Eli Trambly, of Canada, whose parents were natives of France. Mr. Trambly spent his youth in Montreal, and in 1851 went to western Canada, coming in 1863 to the United States. He located in Napoleon, Ohio, and at the end of a year removed to Carryall township, Paulding county, where he has since resided, an honored citizen. His marriage occurred in Canada in March, 1860, at which time Miss Margaret Lendore became his wife. She is the daughter of Christopher and Mary Lendore, of France, and with her husband is a valued member of the Catholic church. Politically, Mr. Trambly is a democrat, though not a seeker for office in any sense of the word. He is a good citizen and enjoys the respect of those with whom he comes in contact.

George W. Tustison is a native of the state of Indiana, and was born in DeKalb county on the 22nd of February, 1849. Sebastian and Anna (Allen) Tustison are his parents, and they are descended from English and Danish ancestry. Mr. Tustison spent his boyhood years upon the homestead farm and received his education in the schools of the neighborhood. He was united in marriage in Defiance county, Ohio, on the 17th day of February, 1880, to Miss Lucinda Keener, a native of Crawford county. Mrs. Tustison was born November 2, 1849, and her parents are William and Nancy A. (Porterfield) Keener, of German and Scotch-Irish parentage. One child named Mabel G. Tustison has been born to bless this happy union. Politically Mr. Tustison affiliates with the democratic party, and fraternally he is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Hicksville, Ohio. He located in Paulding county in 1881, and is highly respected as an expert agriculturist and a good citizen.

B. J. White, general manager of the Antwerp stave company, is a native of Union county, Ohio, and was born August 14, 1828, the son of Isaac and Jane (Hultz) White. He was educated in the common schools and his early life was spent upon the homestead farm. At the age of twenty-one he learned the harness maker's trade, and subsequently carried on the business in Delaware, Ohio. In 1866 he located in Antwerp and engaged in the same work, which he carried on for eleven years, In 1874, in connection with Henry George, Jacob Saylor and M. P. Jacobs, Mr. White purchased the Antwerp stave plant. Millions of dollars have been paid out to the citizens of Paulding county for timber, it being the main industry of the town for a number of years. He purchased the interest of Henry George, the last remaining partner, in 1885. Has also been engaged in the mercantile business for seventeen years. Mr. White has a successful business record. Was married in 1864, and is the father of one daughter, Ione. Politically our subject is a republican.

Francis Zuber was born in Wayne county, Ohio, on the 13th of August 1844, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Offalker) Zuber, natives of Switzerland, who came to this country and settled in the above mentioned county. Subsequently they removed to Paulding, locating in Carryall township, where they afterward died. They were the parents of nine children, six of whom are living, namely: John B., Joseph H., Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Wiss; Francis, David and William. The elder Zuber was a carpenter by trade and was engaged in the lumber business in connection with his farm, which is situated where Francis Zuber now resides. In religious belief he was a Catholic, while politically he voted the democratic ticket. Francis Zuber was raised upon the homestead and is selfeducated. He enlisted in 1862 in company I, One Hundredth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served for three years. He took part in the battles of Franklin, Nashville, Atlanta, siege of Knoxville and other engagements. At the close of hostilities he returned to Paulding county and engaged in the grocery business at Antwerp for eight years. For two years he followed farming, then entered the grocery traffic for ten years, at the end of which time he returned to his farm, where he has since resided. Politically he is a democrat and fraternally a member of the C. A.R. His marriage to Miss Anna, the daughter of Capt. Emanuel Kauffman, resulted in six children, namely: Benjamin F., Appelis D., Julia R., Blanche A., William H; and John E.