Chatham Township (part 2 of 3)

J. D. WHITNEY, farmer ; P. 0. Chatham Center ; was born Feb. 23, 1S27, in Lewis Co., N. Y., the second of a family of four children, born to his parents, Hiram and Susan (Stanton) Whitney. Hiram Whitney was killed by ; the falling of a tree, when James was but a lad, and, as a consequence, he knows but little concerning the history of the Whitney family. After the death of his father, he lived with his mother until 12 years of age ; then he went to live with a man by the name of Kitts, with i whom he lived one year ; then he went to J ef- ' ferson Co., and lived with his Uncle Hutch in- | son two years ; he worked at the tailor's trade ! two years ; abandoning this, he worked one year at the cabinet-maker's trade; then he sailed on the lake one year; returning again to the cabinet business, he continued twx) seasons in ! the employ' of Brittain ; then he returned to the lake again one season ; that fall he came ! out to this county and stayed one year ; he re- ! turned once more to the lake, and at last came to 3Iedina Co., to remain permanently. Jan. 1, 1843, he was married to Rhoda Smith, an adopted daughter of William Jordan, who was one of the first settlers of the township. After his marriage, he settled in towm on a village lot. In the spring of 1S50, he caught the gold fever and went to California, remaining one year ; he then returned to this county. In 1862, he located on the farm he now owns. His wife died in April. 1S74, leaving three children - Alary, now' 3Irs. S. H. 31cConnell ; Florida, who married A. Peckham, and James II. 3Ir. and 3Irs. 3IcConnell now reside in Kansas ; Florida and husband in this township. Jan. 14, 1876, he was married to Adaline White, who w'as born Sept. 20. 1847, in Wayne Co., Ohio, near Smith vide ; she is a daughter of William and Julia (Stiver) White. 31 rs. Whitney is a sister of 3Irs. W. A. Cotner, of La Fayette Township. Since 31 r. Whitney located here, he has been a constant one daughter, viz.: Aldcn. Isaac, Jr., and liarresident. He recently sold 1G acres, including his residence and farm buildings, to A. Benton, now used for hotel purposes, and known as the Chatham House. In I8S0, he built a new and substantial residence and barn just in the rear of the hotel, and is now very comfortably situated ; he has 110 acres adjoining the town on the west. For several years he was engaged in raising short-horn cattle ; he afterward sold out to Amasa Clapp. Cast his first vote for Zachary Taylor ; has former!}' been Democratic, but more recently has taken the Prohibition side, and is a strong temperance man. He has one child bv his last marriage - Delbert B.

WILLIAM H. WIDEMAN, farmer: P. 0. Chatham Center ; was born in this township. Feb. 17, 1845. Ilis parents were Phillip and Elizabeth (Lance) Wideman, W. II. being their fourth child. William's father dying, his mother was married to Phillip Long, with whom our subject lived and worked until past his majority. Afterward he worked out by the month for other parties, and farmed on shares. May 16, 1872, he married Sarah L. Sanford, who was born in Harrisville, Feb. 10. 1849, daughter of D. B. and Nancy Sanford. Shortly after their marriage, he purchased, of his father-in-law, the farm he now owns, which was cleared up by D. B. Sanford himself. Has one son, Lucius, called Luie R.; Leon died aged 2 years 10 months and 6 days. Mr. Wideman is the youngest male member of the Wideman family, and is a representative of one of the most respected families in the county. His wife is a member of the Congregational Church.

ALDEN WHITMAN, farmer and Justice of the Peace ; P. O. Chatham Center. Esquire Whitman was born April 9, 1832, in Savoy Township. Berkshire Co.. Mass., son of Isaac and Hannah (Packard) Whitman. He was born in Bridgeport, same State, in 1793. and was a son of Jeptha, who was of Irish ancestry. Hannah was born 1803, in Hampshire Co., daughter of Phillip Packard, who for five years was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. The Whitman family came West in 1842, locating in this township, one mile and a half south of the Center, on the farm now owned by John Lange, where he purchased 76 acres, for which he paid $14 per acre. To Jeptha Whitman were born seven children, whose names were Ebon. Isaac, J Ephraim, Noble, Ezra, Betsey and Sybil. To Isaac were born three children, two sons and riet N.: Alden, of this township; Isaac is now in the mercantile business in Granger Township ; Harriet N. is now the wife of J. A. Raw, of Granger. The father of Alden being in poor health, the boys remained with him until some time after becoming men in stature. Father died 1861, she 1S63. In 1S54, Alden and brother went to Granger Township, where they purcl ased a saw-mill, and engaged in the lumber business for several years. In 1865. they abandoned the lumber business and engaged in selling goods at Granger Center, which partnership lasted until 1873, when Isaac purchased Alden's interest, and has since been a merchant at that place. July 15, 1856, Alden was married to , Susan J. Daniels, who was born in Hampshire j Co.. Mass., Feb. 1, 1832, daughter of Barney and Mehitable Daniels. To Mr. Whitman have been born two children - Mary L., now the wife of George E. Noah, on farm adjoining, and Eugene N. Mr. Whitman was elected Justice I of the Peace in Granger, and, with the excep- ! tion of one term, has been a continuous incumi bent of the office. Early in life he had the misfortune to injure his left leg by a fall, which gradually grew worse, rendering amputation necessar}'. He learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for some time afterward.

He has now 111 acres of land, situated in the south part of the township. Mr. Whitman is a man of kind and generous impulses, and a worthv citizen of the township.

ALVAH YOUNG, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center. The above gentleman was born in Addison Co., Vt., March 23, 1802. His parents were James and Naomi (Clark) Young. James Young was born June 19, 1779 ; his father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. To him were born William, Thomas, Samuel, Stephen, James and Lydia. To J ames were born Melissa, Heman and Alvah. Naomi was a daughter of Michael Clark, to whom were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, who were Samuel, Joseph Thompson, Daniel and Sheldon ; daughters were Naomi. Abigail and Lois. James Young was a farmer, and was descended from Scotch ancestors. He died April 9. 1829 : his wife survived him until April 9, 1861. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Alvah was reared to farm labor, remaining at home until he attained his major L years. Soon after was joined by marriage to

Lucretia Thompson, of Vermont, daughter of Has now 140 acres under excellent improve* James and Lucretia (Hatfield) Thompson. The raents. His wife died Sept. 1G, 1863, leaving marriage record bears date Nov. 24, 1824. In nine children ; of those bom are Horace, in 1835, he emigrated West to this State, locating Monroe Co., Mich.; Jane died in Avon ; James, in Cuyahoga Co., where he remained until 1842. in Lenawee Co., Mich.; Delia, Mrs. James lie made a purchase in the north part of the Flager, of Michigan; Mary, now Mrs. C. Moon, township, where he now lives, of 60^- acres, at of Lorain Co.; Melissa, the wife of E. Moon, of $5 per acre. When he came in to build his Michigan ; Clark D. arid George, of this towncabin, a trail had to be cut into his present ship ; Laura L.. of La Fayette Township, the location, leaving his family at a house in Litch- wife of John Wideman. Dec. 23, 1864, Mr. field until he could build him a house for their Young was married to Yesla Bicknell. who was reception; this cabin was covered with elm bark born in Iloosac, N. Y., November, 1S07, daughter a roof, under which he lived for several ter of Elijah and Diana (Becker) Bicknell. lie years. Arriving here in June, he succeeded in was born in New Hampshire ; she in New York, getting enough cleared to put in six acres of To them was born a family of eight children - wheat that fall. Being a man of strong and Cornelia, Nancy E., Vesla, Jane A., Becker, vigorous constitution, and not afraid to labor, Hiram, Dora and Peter, he soon had 100 acres cleared and paid for. , ships, hunger and exposure. Ira was wounded. After the death of her father, she being then a girl of 7 years, was left to shift for herself, and worked about, and also acted as nurse. She remained four yours in the Hutchinson family, of singing fame. She learned to spin and weave, and worked wherever she could obtain employment, and saw hard times in her endeavors to maintain herself and assist her mother in caring for the other children. As stated above. Mr. Averill was married in 1818 ; he purchased 47 acres in Kennebec Co. (now Franklin). Me., and remained there until 1834. when he detei mined to cast in his fortunes with the West ; starting that foil, he came by canal to Bochester. where he spent the winter, lie left there April 28, and. with staff in hand, walked out and took up 104 acres (where Jemima now resides), and, returning as he came, brought out his family in a wagon, reaching here June 12. Six weeks from his arrival, they moved into their log dwelling. Here he remained until removed by death, Jan. 23, 1861. He was a man of sound judgment, and a correct business man. In his younger days, he worked at the carpenter's trade, and was naturally ingenious, turning his hand cleverly to anything of a mechanical nature. The Averill family have long been Democratic ; his father

ALVA AYEBILL, deceased. He was born Sept. 1, 1794, in Greenfield, Hillsboro Co., N. H. ; son of David Averill, to whom were : born the following children : Asa. Allen, Sallie, i Ethan, Jane, Ruth, Fannie, Ira, Alva. Fannie ! and David were born in New Hampshire ; the others in Kennebec Co., Me., where David removed about the year 1800. Alva was a lad of 14 when his father died, and at that time : was thrown upon his own resources, and early in life learned to " rough it;' Dec. 2, 1818, he was married to Abigail Averill, his cousin, who was born June 13, 1797 ; she was a daughter of Elijah and Mehitablc (Bradford) Averill. to whom were born nine children, of whom she is now the sole survivor. Her father was a stone- ' cutter and an excellent mechanic, and had been a soldier in the war of the Revolution, receiving his pa}- in continental money. He selected land in Dcering, Mass., with a view to purchasing it, but before he closed the trade his money j became worthless. This disheartened him, and. having endured the hardships and exposure of that trying period, he sickened and died soon afterward. He had four brothers and one sister - Eben. Elijah, David, Moses and Ruth ; all of these served in the w ar of the Revolution, and were among the number who, at Valley Forge ami other places, suffered such extreme hard- cast the first Democratic vote in Temple Township, Me. Alva, however, after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Law, voted the Republican ticket. His widow, having passed the allotted span of life, still retains her faculties to such an extent as seems to indicate a further lease of life. The farm, consisting of 160 acres, is being carried on, and managed very successfully, by her daughter Jemima, who is the only child living.

MRS. OLNEY ALLEN, retired; Medina; was born in Pleasant Valley, Litchfield Co., Conn., Ma}T 15. ISOS, daughter of Eben Woodruff, whose wife's maiden name was Rlioda Coe. Mr. Woodruff was born in 1774, in Farmington, Hartford Co., Conn., his wife in Winchester, Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1777 ; Eben's father's name was Elisha ; Rlioda Coe was a daughter of Jonathan Coe; Eben died in 1850, his wife in 1S4S ; they had a family of six children. Feb. 16, 1833. our subject was married to Mr. Olney Allen, who was born Dec. 6, 1806. in Constableville, N. Y. ; he was a son of Willard and Polly (Wadsworth) Allen, to whom were born six children, five sons and a daughter. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, they went by stage to Albany, thence to Buffalo by canal, then by steamboat to Cleveland ; when he came to this township he had but $200 in money. He wras a cooper b}' trade. Upon his arrival, he purchased land of Edward Starr, for which he paid $8 per acre ; three acres of it were cleared, and there was a small log cabin on the place. At this time, there was but one road in the township which led from Medina to Harrisville, there being but four houses on the route. Mr. Allen was a successful business man, and accumulated a good property, besides 160 acres of land, which Mrs. Allen now owns. He died, Oct. 6, 1880, leaving his wife and one son to mourn his loss. Mr. Allen was a good citizen, an upright man and a kind husband ; he was a Republican and well read in the topics of the day.

WILLIAM AVERILL, farmer ; P. O. Wittlesey; was born in Milford, Hillsboro Co., N. H., July 21, 1826, one of a family of seven children, six of whom grew to maturity, viz.: Lucinda, Eben, Elijah. Thomas, William and Andrew; of these, Elijah, William and Lucinda are living. All of the above were born to Elijah, Sr., and Amanda (Towne) Averill. The former was born Jan. 24, 1792 ; the latter May 20, 1797. He was a son of Elijah Averill, and a native of New Hampshire. The Averills are of English descent. The grandfather of William Averill was a u minute-man " in Revolutionary times, and his uncle Shubael was engaged in the war of 1812. and was afterward killed in the Florida war by the Indians ; indeed, all the company were killed except the Lieutenant. In the fall of 1836. Elijah, Sr., walked out with knapsack on his back, to look for a home for himself and family ; coming directly to this county he selected 50 acres and walked back ; he returned with his family same year, being twenty-nine days on the road ; came here and settled on the land William now owns, which was then unimproved ; lie built a frame house soon after his arrival, which was the first one built in the neighborhood - the one William now occupies. Their outfit in coming was a two-horse team and a one-horse rig. One of these horses did the greater part of the logging which was done on the farm in cleaning it up. The first enterprise in the way of farming after their arrival, was the growth and cultivation of hops, which they carried on for about fifteen years, as they cleared the land. Elijah Averill was a man of few words ; very few had as good control of their temper ; he was a man of good mind, and a great reader, and possessed of general information : he died in October, 1862 ; his wife survived him eight 3'ears ; he was highly respected in the community. April 20, 1871, William was married to Cornelia Blanchard, who was born in Guilford Township, Sept. 1, 1828, daughter of Ransil and Mary Ann (Ga\4ord) Blanchard. The former was from near ,j Hartford. Conn., and was born Feb. 23, 1804;

! he came West when of age and stopped at Cuyj ahoga Falls, Ohio, where he was married ; he | became foreman for Newberry, and assisted in i building the first dam at Cuyahoga Fails ; he j was brick-mason by trade ; after his removal ! from Cuyahoga Co., he went to Summit Co.; he > next moved into Guilford as early as 1824 or | 1826. To him were born ten children, five boys j and five girls. The father died Oct. 29, 1880, and the mother Nov. 23, 1861. Lucinda, sister of William, was born Nov. 17. 1814, and ' resided with her brother. Mr. Averill is one of the few who still reside upon the same piece of I land originally settled on by their ancestors ;

JOSEPH H. BARRETT, farmer; P. 0. Chippewa Lake ; was born Oct. 9. 1829, in Suffield Township, Portage Co., Ohio. His parents were Lewis and Sarah (Snyder) Barrett, to whom were born ten children, who have settled in different States of the Union, four in California - James, Sophia (Mrs. John Sharp), Sarah (Mrs. Anson Eldridge). and Ann (Mrs. George Favinger) ; Lewis is now in Macon Co., Mo.; William, in Wadsworth Township ; Elizabeth, deceased, Mrs. Robert Carnes, formerly of St. Josepii Co., Mich.; Emily, Mrs. Jacob Botorf, of same place as above; Joseph H., sixth of the children ; Nelson, who died in the service of his country, being a member of Co. D, 42d 0. Y. I. The father of our subject was born in Philadelphia Feb. 13, 1794, and was married in i Northumberland Co., April 27, 1807. His wife was born in Lancaster, Penn., Aug. 3, 1794. He learned the blacksmith's trade at Philadelphia, and moved West about 1823, locating in Unionton. Portage Co., Ohio, where he worked at his trade several years, and accumulated some property, which he afterward traded for a farm near Unionton. After clearing up a portion of the same, he sold out, and moved to the " White Oak Openings," in Sutfield Township, and purchased 118 acres, where J oseph was born. Here he remained until our subject was 9 years of age. He then disposed of his property and moved to Fulton Co., near Maumee; remained here but two years, then moved to Canaan Township, Wayne Co., where he lived until 1847. He then moved to this township, remaining until his death, which occurred Jan. 28, 1870 ; his wife died April 24. 1877. He was a man of retiring disposition, of firm and decided opinions, and few words - a stanch and upright man, and member of the United Brethren Church, while his wife was of the Methodist faith. The Barretts are of French stock. The grandfather of our subject w*as a cousin of Gen. La Fayette, and came over with him and joined the army during the Revolution ; was afterward taken prisoner, and, while confined, it was plotted by some of the British to poison him, which fact was communicated to him In* a lady of the prison. A marked attachment sprang up between them, and she planned his escape. When bringing his food, she came disguised in man's apparel, having on two suits. One of them, he hastily donned, and passed out, unnoticed, and joined his command. After the war terminated, he hunted her up, and they i were married, and settled in Philadelphia. To them, were born five children. Lewfis, the father of our subject, was the youngest of the number. At the age of 20, our subject began for : himself ; worked out by the month for three j years. Dec. 21, 1S53, he was married to Mar- | garet Palmer, who was born in this township Aug. 6, 1837, the fourth of the children born to Jonathan and Elizabeth (Dickey) Palmer, , who came to this count}" in 1S35. After marriage, he settled in Milton Township, Wayne Co., for a short time, then moved to Elkhart, Ind., with a view to making it a permanent j home ; but, on account of ill health, on advice of a physician, he returned to this State, and finally came to this township, in 1856, and has j since resided here. Eleven children have been | born - Lucy J. (Mrs. James Dundast, of Mont- j ville), Art, Alamedora, Ada, Sherman, Clara, : Orrie, Ina, Gertrude, Mary, and Mabel (de- I ceased). Mr. Barrett and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Barrett's father 1 had three brothers and one sister. One, Caleb, | was for twenty years a County Treasurer.

ISAAC BLAIR, retired farmer ; P. 0. Chatham ; is one of the early settlers of this ; township, and w*as born Feb. 4, 1805, in Madison Township, Madison Co., N. Y. His parents, David and Eunice Blair, were natives of Massachusetts, and had a family of six children, three of each sex, Isaac being the oldest j son ; three are now living - Arba, who now ! resides on the homestead in New York ; Free- j man, in Michigan ; and our worthy subject, ! who was reared to farm work, which he has , ever since follow*ed. In starting in life, he had no assistance from his father. He worked out by the month for several years and saved some means, with which he intended to purchase | some wild land in the West. Jan. 1, 1S29, he j i was united in marriage to Louisa Phinncy, who was born in Oneida Co., N. Y. ; daughter of Benjamin Phinney, whose wife was a Yeoman. By this wife, two children were born to Mr. Blair - Hamilton M. and Louisa E.; the former j ; a resident of Cuyahoga Co., this State, and the | latter now in Clayton Co., Iowa, the wife of ; i Charles S. Blair. In 1834, Mr. Blair came ! West to this county, and purchased 70 acres of i unimproved land, at $4 per acre. He erected | a log cabin on the same, and returned to New . York to bring his family out, but, in conse- j quence of the death of his wife, his plans were The marriage day was Oct. 12, 1S51. Her parj entirely changed. He sent his brother out. ents were John and Catharine (Amon) Carlton, | ! who occupied the premises until 1837, when he who were among the first settlers in the north moved out. bringing with him his present wife, part of the township. Since Mr. Buchanan's marwho was Rebecca Houghton, a native of riage, he has been a resident of the township. Worcester, X. Y., and was born Jan. 11, 1804 ; a Iu 1SG4, he went out in Co. D. 166th 0. AT. G., daughter of Ebenezer and Margery (Bigelow') and served one hundred days. Before mar- Houghton. Ebenezer was a son of Ebenezer. riage, he learned the carpenter's trade, which The father of Margery was named Joshua, he followed for five years. For six years he The land that Mr. Blair first located and cleared was engaged in running the saw-mill at this up was that now' owned by Mr. William Moody, place, in company with Air. Carlton, under the which was afterward added to until it comprised firm name of Carlton & Buchanan. Mr. Bu- 1254 acres. By* his last marriage, there have chanan has a snug farm, which is located at the been two children - Harriet M., now the wife of center of the township. Aside from his knowl- X. II. Wyatt, in Clyde ; and Lewis H., who lost edge of the carpenter's trade, he is also engaged his life while in Washington, D. C., where he in painting. They have two children, viz., Ida j was serving out his term of enlistment as a F., now* the wife of Henry Moody, of this townj member of Co. C, 79th 0. X. G Mr. and Mrs. ship, and George W., yet at home. Both Mr.

| purchase, having a good home, and are enjoy- I the Congregational Church, of w'hich they' are ' ing the reward of their hard labor in peace and members. Since the age of 19, he has been a happiness, having been esteemed citizens of the professed Christian ; his wife, since 14. community' for over forty-three years. Mrs. B. JOSEPH BADGER, deceased. The Badger is a member of the Congregational Church. ; family can, with pride, point to a noble ances- GEORGE C. BUCHANAN, carpenter and try. Several of them have been distinguished farmer; P. 0. Whittlesey; was born Sept. 21, j for ability', and held high positions; some have 1830, in Brooke Co., Ya. His parents were been active in the defense of their country, Samuel and Xancy (Wilson) Buchanan. He some in the cause of education, the administrawas born in Washington Co., Penn., Dec. 9, j tion of justice and the affairs of political life.

Her father's name was Adam Wilson, a native j trace the founder of the family to Giles Badger, of the Emerald Isle. Samuel Buchanan was a who settled in Xewbury, Mass., in 1G43, twentyson of John, whose ancestors were natives of three years after the landing of the Pilgrims. Germany*. To Samuel Buchanan were born The subject of this sketch was a grandson of seven children, four sons and three daughters, Maj. Peaslee Badger, born in Haverhill, Mass., but five living, viz.: Nathan R.. Wilson, George in 1756. He was a son of Gen. Joseph Badger, C., Mary J. and Sarah Ann. To John Buchanan, and brother of lion. William Badger, who was the grandfather of our subject, were born seven Governor of New Hampshire. Gen. Joseph children, who were John, David, George, Sam- i Badger was born Jan. 11, 1722, and was a son uel, Polly, Ann and Katv. But three of the of Joseph. In the time of the Revolution, he number came West - Samuel, David and Polly, was an active and efficient officer, was muster But one of the number now survives - Ann. master of the troops raised in that section, and Samuel, the father of George, came West in employed in furnishing supplies for the army* ; 184G, locating in this township, where he pur- was a member of the Provincial Congress, and chased G4 acres of land, for which he paid $560, a member of the Convention that adopted the and remained in the township until his death, , Constitution; was appointed Brigadier General, which occurred March 7, 1861, that of his wife June 27, 1780, and Judge of Probate for Staf- March 14, 1880, in York Township. Both were ford County*, December. 17S4, and member of members of the United Brethren Church, and the State Council from 1784 to 1 791. The subwere among the first who joined that body, ject of these lines was born May* 1, 1823, in George was 24 years of age before leaving the i Compton, Lower Canada, and afterward reparental home, at which time he married Lydia moved with his parents to Xew York State, and Carlton, born Feb. 10, 1835, in this township, subsequently', to this State and county. July

15, 1849, he was married to Amanda F. Phillips, who was borii Aug. 27. 1823, in Bath, Ontario Co., X. Y.. daughter of Daniel and Achsah (Simmons) Phillips. He was born in Vermont, June 17, 17S7, son of Zebulon Phillips. Mrs. B. came West with her parents to Huron County, remaining five years, removed to Sandusky City, where they lived until 1840, when they located at Morse's Corners, in Westfield Township; subsequently came to La Fayette Center, where he died about the year 1850. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Badger, the)' moved to Cuyahoga County, afterward to New London, remaining there four years, then to Norwalk, in Huron County. Mr. Badger served as Deputy Sheriff four years, and, in 1861, was elected Sheriff of the county, served out his term and was honored by a re-election, and died during his last term, Aug. 21, 1864 ; his death occasioned from injuries received by being thrown from his horse. He was a man highly esteemed, of noble impulses, and a strong temperance man. To them have been born four children - Dudley Irving ; Ida L., now Mrs. Dayton Eddy, of Montville; Fred S. and Lelia F. The family came to this township in 1870 from Huron County, and have since been residents of the countv.

F. W. BARNHART, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born Aug. 31. 1825, in Butler Co., Penn. ; the youngest of a family of fourteen children born to Philip and Elizabeth (Rice) Barnhart. The father was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., July 17, 1778, and was a son of Frederick Barnhart, who was born in Westmoreland Co. in 1752 ; he was an old Revolutionary soldier, and a noted and successful Indian fighter, shrewd and .brave : he was more than a match for the wily antagonist, and many a redskin fell before his unerring rifie. He was a great woodsman, and would often spend days together in the woods alone, hunting. At one time, the Indians made a raid in that locality when he was absent ; his wife, grasping her child in one hand, and the mush-pot in the other, made her escape ; the men being absent fighting Indians at Harrisburg, Penn. Philip Barnhart was a miller by trade, and was born in Germany in 1746, and emigrated to Pennsylvania and settled in Westmoreland Co. in 1764 ; he afterward moved to Butler Co. after marriage, and was one of the first settlers in that locality. He was also a carpenter and millwright; he laid out the town of Millerstown, and gave it its name, naming the post otlice, Mills. Frederick Rice, the grandfather of our subject, was a miller, and owned a stone mill. He finally moved from Westmoreland Co., and bought two sections of laud from the Government, locating at Meadville, Penn. ; afterward he disposed of his land and moved to Wayne Co., where he bought two sections. The Infirmary now stands on a portion of that purchase. His sons were Barney, Simon, Christian and Peter. Barney settled on the part of the land the Infirmary now stands on, and Simon on the other portion ; Christian settled in Pittsburgh ; Peter in Spencer Township, this county. Frederick Rice, the old veteran and time-honored soldier, died in February, 1848, and was buried at Wooster with the honors of war. The mother of our subject was born in 1783, and was married in 1800 ; she died in March, 1852 ; her husband. Philip, June 24. 1860. Of their family there grew up, eleven children, five sons and six daughters. Philip Barnhart was a miller, and laid out the town of Millersburg, in Donegal Township, and owned and ran a mill at that place as early as ; 1830. Our subject early in life learned the millers trade. He came West in 1849 ; since his ; advent to this country he has had an eventful and varied career. Soon after coming, he engaged in the dry goods business for two years ; subsequently, bought an interest in a saw-mill in Lorain Co., which burned down two weeks later, without insurance. He was engaged in running a mill in this township for a while, selling out to J. Simmons ; from there he went to Cedar Valley, Wayne Co., where he ran a mill a short time ; he then went to Wooster, where he built a mill of 200-barrel capacity, which was destroyed by fire. In 1866, he went to Brooklyn, X. Y., and there superintended a large merchant mill at that place for ten years ; he being one of the best millers of his time ; his services have always been in great demand, and at the highest salary. Returning to this county, he, in 1876, began farming, in which he has since been engaged. His farm, situated one mile east of the Center, consisting of 236 acres of rich alluvial, bottom-land, once worthless, but, which by the energy of Mr. Gooding, who forced a ditch through it, has become the most valuable land in the township. Oct. 18, 1853, Mr. Barnhart was married to Clarissa Gooding, born Jan. 28, 1834. daughter of William R. and

Lucy (Allen) Gooding ; he was born in Massachusetts. she in New York State. Great credit is due Mr. Gooding for the zeal he displayed in redeeming the swamp land of the township. Mr. Barnhart has the following children - Emma, a teacher of music ; William, now in St. Louis, in the United States Mail Service, and a graduate of 0 Berlin College ; Clara, Florence. Arthur and Austin, twins. During the fall of 18S0, Mr. Barnhart met with a serious accident, breaking his hip, which now places him in a very critical condition.

. ALFRED BOWMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey. The Bowman family has been identified with the interests of the county, for upward of one-half a century. The family is descended from Christopher, who was a native of Germany, born about the year 1783, find father of fourteen children, eight sons and six daughters, who were John, Christopher, Daniel, Peter, Adam, Jacob, William and Josiah ; the daughters were Betsey, Susannah, Sarah, Mary, Catharine and Savina. Of this number, all grew to maturity, save Josiah. Christopher's wife, before marriage, was Savina Shafer, whose parents came from German}'. This couple was married in Cumberland Co., and emigrated West to Summit Co., about the year 181S, where they remained a short time, then went to Stark Co., stayed seven years, then removed to Wayne Co., where he lived two years, then came to this township, and took up a lot about 1S36. adjoining William Carlton's on the south. Here he remained until his death, he and his wife being buried the same day. Of the family now living are Peter Bowman, born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Dec. 4, 1817, now residingin La Fayette Center, married Sevilla Waltz, and by her has had four children - Amos M., Statira. Lilly M. and Frederick F. The next son was Adam, now of this township ; Catharine, now Mrs. Stephen Fairbanks, in Wood Co., Ohio ; Savina, now Mrs. Josiah Fairbanks, of the same county, and William, of York Township. All of the above, except Peter, were born in Ohio. The subject of these lines was born Nov. 27, 1829, in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, he eldest child of a family of twelve, bom to John and Sarah (Traxler) Bowman. John was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., and emigrated with his parents to this State and township, when it was almost a wilderness. Of the children who are living, Christopher C. is in Michigan ; Augustus is in

Ault, of La Fayette ; Dianah. now Mrs. Joseph Ault, of Montville Township : Adaiine, now Mrs. George F. Miller, of this township. Alfred, our subject, was married Jan. 30. 1850, to Adaline Moulton, who was born Jan. 24, 1831, daughter of Esquire Earl Moulton, one of the prominent citizens and early settlers of this township. Since 1865. he has been a resident of the farm he now owns, consisting of 95 acres located in the west part of the township. He was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in Co. B, 124th 0. V. V. 1., Oct. 3, 1S62, for three years, and served until the termination of the war, re ceiving an honorable discharge June 14, 1865 Although he escaped without sustaining an} bodily injuries, yet his sight has become se riously impaired in consequence of his exposure during that time. Of two children born him, but one is living - Leandus, who resides with his parents.

0. II. CRUSH, farmer; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born June 15, 1S10, in Middlefield Township, Otsego Co., N. Y. ; son of Peter and Celinda (Ross) Crush. He was born in Cherry Valley, N. Y ., in May, 17S8, and was a son of Francis, which name goes back yet two generations further. Francis Crush was a native of Germany. Celinda Ross was bom Aug. 14, 17S8, in Rhode Island, daughter of John Ross, whose wife was Elizabeth Henry, who was born Aug. 28, 1766 ; she was a daughter of James Henry, a native of Ireland. The Ross family | are of Scotch descent. To Francis Crush were born four children - Evangeline, Elsie, Sarah ! and Peter. To Peter Crush were born seven | children, three sons and four daughters ; the : sons were Orlando H.. Francis and Peter ; the ' daughters - Hope, Clarissa, Asenath and Mary.

| when he was 11 years of age ; his father lo- I cated in the northwest part of Westfield Townj ship. The country was then almost an unbroken forest. Mr. Crush states that there | were no houses in La Fayette, York nor Litchi field, and but one in Chatham at the time of : his father's location here. Mr. Crush's death I occurred May 26, 1823, soon after his arrival ; that of his wife was five years later. Sept. 29. 1S27. At the age of 15. Orlando went to live with a man by the name of Hubbard. After reaching'his majority, he hired out to work by the month. Nov. 7. 1S37, he was married to Samantha Phinney, who was born in 1819 ; he located on the farm which he now owns, in 1837, and has since remained here. Of his two children, but one is living - Calvin, born in November, 1843, who is married, and settled on the farm adjoining his father's residence. Mr. Crush had but meager school advantages, and has acquired most of his education since he grew up. He is a great reader, and is fond of history, having in his possession a good assortment of historical works. Mr. Crush is a Democrat, ever ready to defend the principles laid down by Jackson and Jelferson. Mr. Crush is now retired, having given over his farm and its management principally to his son, and is spending the remainder of his days in the quiet of his home.

ALLEN CARLTON, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born June 24, 1824, in Louisville Township, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., the second of a family of eight children, three sons and five daughters ; of those who lived to be married are Mar}* A., now of Allegan Co., Mich., the wife of John Jordan ; Allen, of this township : Catharine, now Mrs. Abram Jordan, of Monroe Co., Mich., and Lydia, now Mrs. George Buchanan, of this township. Margaret died at the age of 20 ; Eri settled in this township, went out in the late war, died in the service ; was a member of Co. K, lGGth 0. N. G. All of the above were born to John and Catharine (Amon) Carlton. John w*as born Sept. 20, 1799, in Groton. Mass., and was a son of Solomon. Catharine was born June 20, 1797, in Canada West, across from Ogdensburg ; her father was John Amon. John Carlton was married in 1S22, and came West in 1828, and located in Portage Co., where he remained until April 23, 1834, when he located permanently in this township, on Lot 7, where he purchased 53 acres at $3.50; at this time, there was but one road through the township, which led from Medina to Lodi, in narrisville. Allen left home at 20, to learn the carpenter's trade and millwright work, at which he worked twelve years. May 25, 1851, he was married to Lucy

! Feb. 1G. 1802; she was born in November, 1S00 ; they were married Feb. 1G, 1831. They had four children. Mrs. Carlton was one year old when her parents came to Ohio, where the}* settled in the southern part of the State. Allen went to Lorain Co. in 1849, where he worked at his trade, and here he was married, as above recorded. He built a saw-mill here ; also a large flouring-inill in Ashland Co., Ohio. Returning to Lorain Co. in 1850, he engaged in partnership with Fred Barnhart and built a sawmill, which burned down, but was rebuilt. He stayed here but a short time. In 1856,' he moved to the farm he now owns, which was the same place his father settled. Mr. Carlton has been quite successful in his business, being a tireless worker, and good financier. He has now 201 acres of excellent land. He has four children - Roselina. now the wife of Cyrus F. Daniels, in Westfield ; Lucy A., Edgar R. and Eva M. at home. Mr. Carlton is a great reader, and is well versed in common law, particularly that portion which relates to the settlement of estates ; is one of the best historians in the township, and is well posted in the general principles that relate to Materia Medica.

WILLIAM II. COLE, farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; is a native of the Empire State, and was born in Jackson Township. Washington Co., Nov. 11, 1816. He had four brothers and three sisters. Their parents were Curtis and Ann (Ford) Cole. Maj. Curtis Cole, the grandfather of our subject, was a ship carpenter and an officer in the Revolutionary war. to whom were born ten children - Belcher, William, Polly, Prudence, Elsie, Sarah. Ruby, Betsey. Jonathan and Curtis. Belcher and Jonathan were seafaring men ; the former lost his life on the ocean, being swept otf at night by a bowsprit while attending to his duties. The others removed with their father to Washington Co., and afterward settled down to agricultural pursuits. Ann Ford, mother of William, was a daughter of Charles Ford, whose wife was a Skinner; to them were born four children - Rachel. Ann, George II. and an infant son who died young. Mr. Cole was raised to hard labor and economical habits. Soon after reaching his majority, he went South to Lansingburg, where he clerked some time, also at Troy, and was employed as a teacher in the common schools, continuing in these several localities until he attained his

28th year, when he married Sarah M. Harrington, who was born July 18. 1S17. in Bennington Co.. Yt., and daughter of Henry and Sarah (Manchester) Harrington. He was born Feb. 14, 1770. in Exeter. Washington Co., R. I.. and was a son of Henry Harrington.. Sarah Manchester was born July 24. 1800, near the " Whiteside Church," in West Cambridge, Washington Co., X. Y. Her father's name was Elias, a native of England, and a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and participated in the battles of Bunker Hill and Lexington, and was at Valley Forge, and afterward died of camp dysentery. Mr. Cole's grandfather. Harrington, was a commissioned Captain, and, during the war, had charge of the mail and attended to the transportation of the provisions for the soldiers. At one time during the war, the French fleet, having left on shore a large quantity of flour in barrels, and, not being able to convey it away with them in their haste, piled the same up in a circle and built a fire in the center, leaving it to burn. Capt. Harrington discovered it in time - put out the tire, and saved the flour for a better use. The Manchester family were of Quaker origin. Mrs. Cole's grandmother's maiden name was Boyce. After the marriage of Mr. Cole, he located on land which he had purchased in Jackson of Squire Clark, where he remained until his removal to this county, which occurred in the spring of 1853, and made a purchase of G4 acres of Edward Starr, the original settler. He has since made additions to the same, until he now has 87 acres in all. Of eight children born to him, but five are living - Sarah, now in Granger Township, the wife of Albert Codding ; Jane, unmarried ; Mary, Mrs. Charles Warren ; Lewis, at home, and married to Cora B. Witter ; and Henrietta, wife of Griffin Foote. Mr. Cole is a true representative of that sturdy, industrious class of New England farmers, so noted for their thrift and enterprise.

WILLIAM A. CARLTON, farmer; P. 0. Whittlesey ; is among the pioneers of this township, and is now residing on the farm he settled on in 1834. He was born Feb. 7, 1812, near Santa Cruz, twenty miles up the river from Cornwall, Lower Canada, and son of Solomon and Nabbie (Haven) Carlton, both natives of Old Groton, Mass. His birth occurred in November, 1773, and he died June 13, 1856. The family of Carltons are of Scotch origin. Will-

's riam A.'s grandfather had five children - j Solomon. Eri, William, Rebecca and Betsey. Solomon Carlton removed to St. Lawrence Co., | X. Y., when W. A. was 11 years of age, remain- : ing there until 1827, when he removed to Port- | age Co., this State, purchasing a tract of land ! in the woods, where he settled, and remained | upon it until his decease. June 13, 1859. Will- j iam was. early in life, inured to hardships and the i inconveniences incident to the settlement of a j new country, and, with the experience fresh in i mind which he passed through while a member ! of his father's household, he was fully prepared ; to undertake the task of pioneering on his own account. In 1834, he first came to this township and bought 1084 acres where he now owns, and for which he paid 83.75. After locating his land, went to Medina, where he spent the winter, returning to his place the spring following, and began clearing up his land by cutting down six acres. He then worked out by the month until the time arrived for him to begin logging, preparatory to sowing it in wheat that fall. The ensuing winter, he cut seven acres more, a portion of which he planted in corn. Keeping bachelor's hall became rather irksome, and he sought the hand of Miss Lydia A. Thomas in marriage - one of his old schoolmates. Their nuptials were celebrated Nov. 11, 1836. She was born in Adams Township, Jefferson Co., March 1, 1818, daughter of Benajah C. and Nabbie (Sanger) Thomas, both natives of Connecticut - he of Roxbury, she of Norwich. His father's name was David Thomas, while her paternal ancestor was Abijah Sanger. The Thomas family are of Welsh and the Sanger's of French descent. Mrs. Carlton's family came to Portage Co. in 1818, and located in Hudson Township, where they lived until she was 13, when they removed to Streetsboro Township. There were twelve children in the family, eight sons and four daughters. Eleven lived to grow up. There are now living Calvin, in Ft. Wayne, Ind. ; Marvin in Columbiana Co., Wis.; Laura, widow of David Hall, and Nancy, Mrs. Andrew Wilson, both of Summit Co. After Mr. Carlton's marriage, he started the next da}' for his cabin home, which was 18x24 feet, and which he had previously built for her reception. They lived in this until 1844. when they built the residence they now occupy. Their union has been blessed with a family of twelve children, ten of whom lived to reach maturity. Nine now survive - Cecelia N.. in Harrisville ; William E.. in Chatham ; Franklin H.. in Michigan ; Mary L. (Mrs. Isaac W. Gates), of Harrisville Township ; George. Walter, Julius, Eli and Willis, in this township. Mr. Carlton and wife are both members of the United Brethren Church, and were among the first members at its organization. His farm, consisting of 145 acres, is one of the best in the neighborhood.

EBEN CHAPIN, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; is of the seventh generation of the Chapin family, to which they can trace their genealog}', beginning with Samuel, who resided in Roxbnry, Mass., in 1642, and was a Deacon. His son was Japhet, who married Abeline Coole}', and by her had ten children, who were as follows : Samuel, Sarah, Thomas, John, Ebenezer, two Hannahs, David, two Jonathans. Third generation : Ebenezer, of Enfield, who was born June 26, 1677, and married Ruth Jones, on Dec. 1, 1702 ; he was an earh' settler in Hadley, living many years in a log cabin in constant fear of the Indians. To him were born fourteen children, viz.: Ebenezer, Rachel. Noah, Seth, Moses, Aaron, Elias, Reuben. Charles, David, Elisha, Phineas, Elijah and Catharine. The boys all settled on Somers Mountain. Fourth generation : Ebenezer, of Enfield, born Sept. 23, 1705, and married Elizabeth Pease, Nov. 22, 1733, and by her had eight children, who were Ebenezer. Eliphalet, Sophia. Elizabeth, Ruth, Tabitha, Enener and Love. Fifth generation was Ebenezer. born Oct. 4, 1735, and married May 4, 175S, to Mehitable Bartlett, of Stafford ; to them were born children as follows : Mehitable, Mary, Susan, Ebenezer. Sarah, Triphena, Joel, Samuel, Timothy and Patience. Sixth generation : Ebenezer. who was born June 15. 1766, and was married Dec. 20, 1792, to Beulah Pease, by whom lie had ten children, whose names were, Peter. Beulah, Perses, Peter, Guy P., Calvin, John P.. Nancy, Eben and Emih\ Eben, our subject, was born in Hartford, Conn., Oct. 3, 1812, and emigrated West* in 1836, locating in this township in October of the same year, and purchased 107 acres in the south part of the township. Jan. 20, 1839, he was married to Maria S. Gates, who was born in Rodman, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1818, daughter of Silas and Sallie (Gridley) Gates. He was born in Worcester Co., Mass.. July 27, 1789 and came to New

York at the age of 18, and was married, June 30. 1S12, to Sallie G., who was born in Farmington, Conn., April 8, 1793. To them were born thirteen children, she being the fourth. They emigrated West in 1S33, locating in this township. Mr. Gates died in 1859 ; his wife March 18, 1849. In 1S66, Mr. Chapin moved to his present place, where he has since resided. To him have been born three children, but two of the number living, viz. : Amelia, now Mrs. C. W. Hickox, of Medina ; Emily A. (died 3'oung); Emma, now the wife of M. A. Bowman, of Clinton Township, Summit Co. They also had one adopted son, who now bears his name, James F., in Akron. Mr. Chapin has been a member of the Congregationalist Church for forty-one years, and Deacon for several successive j ears ; is now serving as Township Clerk for the eighth term, and has filled the office of Township Treasurer and Clerk of the church. He has ever been a solid Republican, and an upright and useful citizen. His father died at New Philadelphia, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1838. His mother Dec. 30. 1853.

JOHN B. CHASE, farmer and stock-raiser; was born in Pompey Township, Onondaga Co., N. Y., March 24, 1811 ; is of a numerous progeny, he being the fifth of a family of thirteen children ; eleven of the number grew to maturity, who were Thomas C.. Levi, John B., Philura, Harriet, Poll}', Sarah, Charles, Orrilla, Ada A. and Marshall, all of whom were born to Levi and Sarah (Bassett) Chase. His father's name was Levi, who was also a son of Levi. Both of the parents above mentioned were born in Massachusetts - the former. May 25, 1781, in Berkshire Co. ; the latter, April 13, 1782. The}' were married Feb. 11, 1802, and emigrated West in the Fall of 1834, and purchased 531 acres in this township, at a cost of $4.50 per acre. Here he settled, and remained until his death, which occurred March 11. 1S45 ; she Nov. 2S, 1853. Of the famil}' now living are Marshall, now' in Michigan ; Sallie, now Mrs. S. E. Kinney, of Litchfield Township, and John B. Mr. Chase was married in June, 1S36, to Anna Wood, and b}' her had one child, Levi A., who died in the service of his country. He was born Feb. 7, 1841 ; enlisted October, 1861, in Co. B, 42d O. V. I., and died of chronic diarrhoea, June 2, 1S63. Mrs. Chase died Nov. 27, 1846. July 3, three years later, he was united in marriage to Sophia Gates, who was born in Jefferson Co.,

N. Y., Mu}' 30, 1827, daughter of Silas and Sallie (Gridlev) Gates. He was born in Petersham, Mass., July 9, 17S9 ; she in Farmington, April 8, 1793. He died in August, 1S59 ; she in March, 1849. To them were born a family of thirteen children ; ten of the number came West with their parents in 1833 to Westfield Township. Seven of the number are now living ; two of the bo\'s, Luke and John S., were in the late war. To Mr. and Mrs. Chase have been born two children - Clarence J. and Merton G. Clarence was elected Count}' Auditor in the fall of 1880, and is at present serving in that capacity. They had one adopted daughter. Emma L., now married. Since Mr. Chase first arrived in this township, he has been a constant resident on the farm he now owns, which was a part of the land his father purchased upon his arrival. Farming has been the business of his life. During the early part of his manhood, he taught school several terms ; has always been a substantial member of the community, and has served in an official way at different times ; now serving as Infirmary Director for his third term. He has ever been a man that is stricth* temperate, using neither spirituous liquors nor tobacco. Politically, has been Republican, and. during the late war, was a stanch supporter of the Union cause. His father was a Deacon in the Baptist Church. Mrs. Chase's parents were members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Chase's barn was the first frame building of the kind erected in the township.

JOHN CHAMBERLAIN, farmer; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born in Greenfield, N. H., June 25, 1829 ; was the fifth child of a family of seven children, all of whom grew to maturity. His parents were Abraham and Mary (Clark) Chamberlain, his birth occurring Jan. 30, 1792. in Vermont; that of his wife Jan. 12, 1791. They emigrated West in 1833, selecting as their future home a plat of ground in Westfield Township, located just west of Chippewa Lake, which consisted of 200 acres of solid timber, through which the Indians had traversed for many years, upon their way to and from the lake which bears their name. Here upon this spot. Abraham Chamberlain began his Western career ; a suitable log cabin was erected, and a clearing commenced. Of the children born to Mr. Chamberlain (the father of our subject) were Frederick B., now in St. Louis, in the commission business ; Charles F., a farmer in this township ; Mary and Edward T. died in St. Louis ; John, i whose name heads this narrative ; Iris C., in ; Howard Co., Iowa ; Eleanor, died in Winnebago i Co., 111. The father of the above died April j 25, 1852, while away from home iu quest of stock. His wife survived him until July 25, I 1874, Mr. Chamberlain was one of the stanch and reliable citizens of the county. Just and j upright in his dealings with his fellow-men ; was liberal in contributions to the church ; was \ a charter member of the Universalist Church at Westfield Center. In his political belief, he was a Democrat. John, after attaining his ma- \ jor years, continued to remain upon the farm until his 28th year, when he was united in wedlock Oct. 20, 1S56, to Mary Devereaux, who was born July 3, 1S30, in Oswego Co., N. Y. She | was a daughter of John and Mehitable (Craw) Devereaux, to whom svere born the numerous family of fifteen children, seven brothers and eight sisters. The family emigrated to Erie Co.. Penn., in 1832, where they remained. Mrs. Chamberlain came out in 1854. To Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain have been born three chili dren - Melville. Ermina and Bradley. In 1856,

| finally traded farms with Mr. Williams in order to get his land in one body. He now has 285 acres of choice farming land. Is among the self-made men of the township, and is now actively engaged in farming and stock-raising, making his business a success.

C. F. CHAMBERLAIN, farmer ; P. 0. Chippewa Lake. The proprietor of Lake View j Farm" was born Dec. 12. 1822, in Massachu- ! setts, the third of a family of seven children i born to his parents, Abraham and Mary (Clark)

| Chamberlain. Mr. C.. the father of our subject, -was Captain of the militia before he emigrated West, which gave him the title which he i afterward bore. His first location was in the southern part of Westfield, where he made some improvements on the Shoak and Hulburt farms, making his permanent location in 1834. Charles F. was a lad of 11 when his parents came West. What schooling he received after his arrival here was by walking from home to the log schoolhouse south of La Fayette Center. or to the school in Westfield Center ; his course was marked by blazed trees. He remained with his parents until past his majori ity. Dec. 29, 1S44, he was married to Lucinda

King, born Nov. 20. 1824, in Wayne Co.. N. Y. She was the second of four children whose j parents were Samuel and Deborah (Clark) King; he was born in 1790. in Sullivan Co., she in Orange Co., N. Y. They came West in | 1837, locating in Westfield, on the Baur farm, where he lived three years, then moving to this township ; bought land now owned by Jemima Averill, but finally making his permanent residence where our subject resides, which farm was taken up by Joseph Reynolds. Jr. Since 1844, Mr. Chamberlain has been a resident of this farm. Mrs. C. has but one brother living, Charles E., now in Battle Creek, Mich., they being the sole survivors of the family. Mr. King (her father) was for forty years a firm believer in universal salvation, and. when he approached death's door, he was ready and willing to go. Mr. Chamberlain has 185 acres in this township and 100 in Westfield, making 285 in all, which ranks with an}' in the township for quality and location. Ilis farm is adjoining that beautiful sheet of water known as Chippewa Lake. Mr. Chamberlain has the following children : Mary J., the wife of Albert Rice ; Orrin E., Frank D., Laura E., Charles T. and Merton at home. Since 1878, Mr. C. has been engaged in the onion culture, and has made that production a success. His residence and buildings are well located, having a commanding view of lake scenery. Both i he and wife are adherents of the same religious ; tenets as their parents.

W. A. COTNER, farmer and trader ; was born July 21, 1841, in Jefferson Co.. Ohio ; the ! sixth child of Jacob and Nancy (Guinea) Cot- i ner ; he was born in Washington Co., Penn., ! in June, 1797 ; his father's name was Jacob, ' who was also a son of Jacob, who was a locksmith. and came from Virginia. The mother I of our subject was born in Washington Co. in 1798 ; she was a daughter of Joseph and -Margaret (Bradford) Guinea. The Cotner family emigrated West in 1834, locating in Jefferson Co., where they lived sixteen years, and cleared j up a farm, and came to the eastern part of this township in 1852 and purchased 120 acres of land of Benjamin Shaw ; here they have remained until the present, both of the parents yet living. The Cotner family are noted for their longevity. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cotner 1 joined the Presbyterian Church at an early age. Of their family living are Jonathan, a bachelor, residing with his parents ; Andrew, in Fairfield Co.; Bradford, in Hardin Co.; W. A. and Eli, in this township. W. A. was married one Christmas Da}* to E incline White, born in Wayne Township, Wayne Co.; daughter of William and Julia (Fettermau) White ; she was born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in February, 1821 ; daughter of Peter Fettermau. To them were born four children - Emeline, the wife of W. A.; Malissa, Mrs. Whitney; Frances, Mrs. Eli Cotner. After Mr. Cotner was married, he moved to Montville, afterward to Westfield, remaining nine years, locating on the farm he now owns in 187G. Of six children born, but two are living - Arthur P. and Platt A.; the others died young. Mr. Cotner has a farm of 98 acres. For several years past, he has been engaged in stock trading ; is a good judge and a successful dealer.

A. B. DEAN, farmer; P. 0. Lodi. This gentleman is a descendant of David Dean, whose birthplace was Scotland ; from him descended David, the grandfather of our subject, whose son was also named David ; the father of our subject was born Aug. 31, 1797, in Bennington Co., Vt, and emigrated to this State in 1824, locating in Portage County, where our subject was born May 25, 1831 ; second cf a family of three, whose names are Parmelia E., wife of Sherman B. Rogers, of Harrisville Township, and Horace, of Wilson Co., Kan. The father of our subject was a shoemaker, which trade he followed in his earlier years ; but, later in life, engaged in farming, at which his sons were raised. June 25, 1854. he was married to Julia P. Loomis, who was born March 4, 1835, in Ashtabula County, this State, whose parents were Russell S. and Harmony (Fobes) Loomis, the former w'as born in South Windsor, Conn., July 8, 1796 ; the latter in Norwich, Hampshire Co., Mass., Sept. 28, 1803. To them were born nine children, of whom there are living Octavia, Callista, Elizabeth, Milton, and Fidelia, the wife of Horace Dean, now in Wilson Co., Kan., with Milton, the youngest being Julia Ann. The mother died June 14, 1874, the father Nov. 30, 1879. The mother of our subject, before her marriage, was Sophia Brown, who was born in Shalersville Township, Portage Co., September, 1811. daughter of Ephraim Brown. Soon after the marriage of A. B. he located in this county, living about two years in Harrisville Township, and came to this township in 1S50, where he has since resided ; his farm consists of 215 acres, located in the southwest part of the township, a portion of it extending into Westfield Township. Since his occupation of the premises, he has improved the general appearance of the farm, as well as of the house and surroundings, which now present an air of thrift, neatness and comfort. The Dean family are all stanch Republicans. Ills fatfrer-was. a.Wh ig. and, at the dissolution of that party, became a Republican. Mr. Dean has served as Township Trustee, and is in that office. Three children have been born to him - Ida 31., David H. and Dora. Ida was the pride of her parents, had just emerged into lovely womanhood, and was upon the eve of her graduation at Lodi Academy, when she sickened and died, Oct. 17, 1S73 ; she was a bright, intelligent lady, beloved by all who knew her, and her death fell heavily upon the hearts of her parents.

A. FRETZ, farmer ; P. 0. Chippewa Lake ; was born Aug. 8, 1813, in Bucks Co.. Penn., he being the eldest of a family of three children born to Joseph and Mary (Souder) Fretz. Both were natives of Bucks Co. Joseph Fretz was a son of Jacob, whose ancestors were from Germany, as were also the Souders. Our subject was reared upon a farm until 10 years of age, when he went to learn the carpenter's trade. In February, 1836, he was married to Elizabeth Rahn, who was born in Montgomery Co. 3Iarch 7, 1818, of a family of nine children - five brothers and four sisters - all of whom attained their majority. Their parents were George and Magdaline (Hunsicker) Rahn. After 3Ir. Fretz was married, he carried on the cabinet-maker's business for four years, after which he resumed his trade. In the spring of 1848. he came West to Coshocton Co., this State, remaining a short time, then moved to Wadsworth, where he lived two years. coming to this township in the spring of 1851, purchasing 544- acres of land, which was unimproved, with the exception of 3 acres. No buildings of any kind adorned the premises. Until within four }'ears past, Mr. Fretz has been engaged in contracting and building. His wife and boys carried on the farm in the meantime. Eleven children have been born to them, nine living, viz., Augustus, now of Elkhart, Ind.; Amanda, now the wife of Phineas Howe, of this township; Emeline, now Mrs. Joseph Martin, in Seville ; Samuel, in La Fayette ; Elizabeth, now 3Irs. A. Pink, of Medina ; Levi, in Guilford Township ; Joseph, telegraph operator on ! the Tuscarawas Valley Railroad ; 3Iyra, now 3irs. Martin Frazier, of Westfield ; and Ella, i vet at home. Mrs. Fretz's father died in 1878, in his 90th year ; his wife died in 1871. They were members of the Lutheran Church. 3Ir Fretz's father died in 1823; he and wife were members of the 31ennonite Church. Both Mr. Fretz and wife are members of the United Brethren Church.

DANIEL E. FOOTE, farmer; P. 0. 3Iedina: born March 30, ISIS, in Delaware Co.. N. Y.; eight children composed the family, five brothers and three sisters, all of v'hom lived to see the years of man and womanhood. The j parents of the above were William and Maria | (Bade}') Foote; he was born in 1788, in Conj necticut, near Newtown ; his father was Peter ; Foote, who was a son of Abraham, whose par- | ents came from Europe. Some of the relatives ; on his mother's side are of French extraction.

; The parents of 3Iaria Bailey were Joshua and | Olive (Glover) B., all of whom were natives of ! Connecticut. Peter, the grandfather of our subject, moved with his family to New York in 1804, making the trip carrying his effects and family in an ox-cart. To him were born William, Luther, Ileniy, Sherman, Jerusha, 3Iary A. and Sallie. All of the sons became husbandmen with the exception of Luther, who was a mechanic. Daniel continued with his parents until his manhood, having obtained a liberal common school education, lie was employed as teacher for a time, teaching during the winter season, and spending the summer on the farm. June 7, 1842, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Betsey A. Griffin, who was a native of Delaware Co.. N. Y., daughter of Samuel and Fannie (Beers) Griffin; his parents were Heth and Julia (Baldwin) Griffin. The father of our subject was drafted in the war of 1812, and sent Elisha Ingraham instead. Daniel E.. after his marriage, began farming on land he had purchased, upon which he continued until 1857, when he came West and selected a place, but, his wife d\'ing April 22, same year, his plans were, for the time, disconcerted. She left one child - Griffin S. In the spring of 1858, he moved to his place of selection, returning in December of the same year, and married Sarah A. Gould ; the winter following, Feb. 23, 1859, was the time their nuptials were celebrated ; she was born March 9, 1827, in Delaware Co., and was a daughter of Cilick and Sallie (Blish) Gould, who is a cousin to Jay Gould, both natives of New York State. Their ancestors were natives of Connecticut, Returning to his farm in Lorain Co. that spring, he remained on the same until 18C5, when he came to the farm he now owns, in the spring of the same 3'ear, where he purchased 163 acres, which was first settled by one Brooks, which is situated two and onefourth miles from Medina. Since his ownership, he has greatly improved the appearance of the farm, having erected an excellent house, and other substantial buildings on the prem- : ises. Farming has employed his time since ! his advent to the place. Since the spring of j 1879, he has been conducting a cheese-factory, : and though now but two years in operation, 1 yet from the success that has crowned its early beginning, it seems destined to become one of the lucrative and substantial manufacturing interests of this township. Both Mr. and Mrs. Foote are members of the Episcopal Church at j Medina, having been identified with that denomination for the last thirty-five years. To them have been born two sons - William C. and Fayette D.

LORENZO HYATT, farmer ; P. 0. Lodi ; j was born July 29, 1823, in Rodman Township, Jefferson Co., N. Y., was the oldest son of Aaron and Prudence (Ross) Hyatt, to whom were born eight children, three sons and five j daughters ; of those living, are Alonzo, now of i Chatham ; Sarah, Mrs. Winters, Rosaltha. Mrs. James Crouch, Gilbert, settled in Wisconsin, and went out in the late rebellion as soldier in the 48th Wis. V. I. and died ere his return. The father of Lorenzo, was born near Iloosick Falls, in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in December, about the year 1790 ; was a son of Roger Hyatt, who trace their ancestry to English stock. The Ross family claim their ancestry as descended from Scotland. John Ross was the grandfather of Lorenzo on his mother's side, whose father was also named John. Lorenzo emigrated West with his parents in 1832, locating in Westfield Township, his father purchasing 40 acres of land. Lorenzo remained with his father until he was 23 years of age, then went to Eric Co., Penn., where he worked in the lumber business until his union with Sarah Mershon, which took place Sept. 17,

1850. She was born Nov. 19, 1S32, in Springfield Township. Erie Co. Penn.; her parents were Aaron and Sarah (Linse}-) Mershon. both were natives of Pennsylvania, he was born in Erie Co., she in Crawford. After Mr. Hyatt was married he was not oppressed with an over flush of coin or of this world's goods and for several years made several changes, renting land and shifting about wherever circumstances seemed to promise the most satisfactory financial returns. In April, 1S59. he purchased 50 acres, where he now resides, and has since been a resident oh the same - has since added 14 acres and has a comfortable and pleasant home, in which to spend the eve of his life ; is a man that has a great desire for good literature. and is one of the greatest readers in the neighborhood. Of three children born him, but two are living. Gilbert was the eldest, now deceased ; Carrie Inez and Frank are the surviving ones. Mrs. Hyatt's mother yet resides in Erie Co., Penn., her father deceased in April 1848. Mr. Hyatt has been a man of good health, and of industrious habits, and accumulated what he has by an observance of the laws of economy and rugged industry, having devoted his life to agricultural pursuits, and has the esteem and commendation of his neighbors and friends, as an excellent citizen and accommodating neighbor ; he is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and an ardent Republican.

ELI HOUSE, farmer; P. 0. Whittlesey; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Sept 30, 1820 ; son of John and Sarah House ; the former born in 1777, in Chester Co., Penn., the latter born the same }*ear in York Co.. Penn. The House family are originally from the -£ Fatherland," and, after coming to Pennsylvania, were among the followers of William Penn. John House was a soldier of the war of 1812 ; he had moved West From Pennsylvania before the war began, and located on land he had previously purchased. The war breaking out, lie cast his fortunes into that struggle, and returned to his land after the war ; but, in the meantime, the currency had depreciated, and, being in debt, he had a hard time to weather it through. He was a man of great industry, a carpenter by trade, which he followed for several years, and built many buildings which are yet standing in that locality. He owned 200 acres of land, which he retained until his death. Dec. 3, 1833.

At the time of bis death, he was preparing to drafted in the British army, from Northbuild a large brick house on his own premises, eastern New York, and died at Ft. Edward, j Both he and his wife were consistent members The prevalent religion of the Harringtons has j of the 31. E. Church. Her death occurred been of the Baptist order ; many of them, how- ! in 3Iay, 1853. To them were born eight chil- ever, married into Quaker families. Jesse's | dren, but five of whom are now living - Ele- father was a carpenter by trade. After his | azer, in Mason Co.. 111. ; Elizabeth, now 3Irs. marriage, engaged in farming, and remained in I U. Nichols, in the same county ; 3Iary, wife of the same until his death. Spring of 1839, j | W. Nichols, in the same place ; Catharine. Jesse was married to Lydia Burnett. She was I 3Irs. Charles Crocker, now in 3Iontville ; Eli, born in Bennington Co., Yt., in 1814, daughter in this township. Joseph, his brother, settled of Job and Lucy Burnett, who were of Scotch in this township, but died in 1877, leaving two descent. Mr. Harrington emigrated West in sons and four daughters. Eli remained with his , 1S44, locating in this township, where he now father until 27 years of age. Dec. 16, 1846, ' resides, purchasing 109 acres, at $10 per acre, : he was married to Rebecca Smith, who was j of his brother, Dr. Rowe owning it before him I born Feb. 20, 1824, in Allegheny Co., Penn., i (his brother). With the exception of a little daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Grover) Smith ; ! "slashing," there were no other improvements, he was a native of Chester Co., Penn.; he was j 31 r. Harrington built the first cabin, which he a son of Andrew Smith. The Groveses are of lived in eight years, when he moved into the French extraction ; Rebecca's grandparents | house he now occupies. Of five children born came from France. After 3Ir. House was mar- him, one is now living - Henry B., who married ried, he remained on the home farm and, hav- 3Iary Hall. The}' have one child - 3Iabel. ing bought out the heirs, he continued to farm Elias died 1876. He was a Superintendent on township and purchased 185 acres of land, to i They had one child - Sapphira, called "'Gay." which he has since added, until now he owns j Stephen J. enlisted in the war ; went out first . 400 acres. Stock-raising and farming has been in the three months' service, in Co. II, 8th O. his business since he settled here : he has been j V. I.; served his time, came home, stayed one engaged quite extensively in the dairy business, ! year, then re-enlisted in Co. I, 103d O. Y. I., running fifty cows. Seven children have been and, after serving in many battles, such as born to him, but five now living - John W., Stone River, Stagol's Ferry, Rhea Town, Blue George W., 3Iary E.. Lorinda J. and Sarah. , Springs, Leesburg, and in seventeen days' fight I wife of James Bachtell, of York Township, between Holston and Loudon Rivers. He was Mr. House is one of the most prominent farm- ' taken prisoner in January, 1864, and taken to j

JESSE HARRINGTON, retired farmer; P. chitis, after being exposed a long time in the O. 3Iedina. The above gentleman was born | rain and wet without shelter or proper clothing. Dec. 27, 1809, in the town of Arlington, Ben- The first two soldiers killed at the battle of nington Co., Yt., is the fifth of a family of Lexington were Caleb and John Harrington, twelve children who were born to Henry and who were sons of Henry Harrington. Jesse's Sarah (3Ianchester) Harrington. Ileniy was j father was a Democrat, but, after Jackson's born February, 1770. son of Henry, born 1730. administration, he was a Whig. 3Ir. Jesse * in Rhode Island. He was a son of Job, whose j Harrington is a stanch Republican, and one of father was likewise named Job, who was born I the solid and substantial farmers in the neigh- 1645, in Roxbury, 3Iass. The wife of Job sec- ; borhood. Has 140 acres in this township, and ond was Anna Spencer. The father of Job, 1st. 62 in 3Iedina, and is quite a successful bee , was drowned in Boston Harbor. Henry Har- farmer. Has had but little sickness in his famrington, the grandfather of Jesse, was a Captain, : ily. Since he began keeping house, $10 would and held his commission under the crown, pay his entire doctor bill. He is a man of : After the war of the Revolution broke out. he powerful memory, retaining in his mind events i took up arms against the British. Jesse's j and dates with astonishing exactness. He is | great-grandfather on his mother's side was \ now living in the quiet of his home, having

R. B. HART, farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; was born June 30, 1846. in Monroe Co., X. Y.. ninth of a family of ten children born to George and Caroline (Sanford) Hart. The father was born Sept. 10, 1792. in Massachusetts ; the mother in Vermont, March 6, 1805. His father, George Hart, was a farmer, which vocation was taught his son George, who in turn, set the example to his son Roraain, who, before attaining his majority, responded to the call for volunteers in the late war, and enlisted July 27, 18G2, for three years, in Co. B, 108th N. Y. V. I., Sept. 17, at the battle of Antietam ; was wounded three times, and did not leave the field or cease fighting, until he received his third wound ; his injuries were of such a nature as to entitle him to a discharge, which he received, and returned home. Upon his recover}', he returned to the j scene of conflict, and after driving team for ; nearly five months in the Cumberland depart- i ment, re-enlisted in Co. H, 22d N. Y. V. C., re- ; ceiving the rank of Sergeant, and, after serving one year, the regiment was placed on detached service, in charge of a portion of the ambulance train. During his service with the cavalry, he met with a thrilling experience, by the explosion of an ammunition wagon, which was in close proximity, throwing him several rods, and, were it not for his landing in a pond of water, the fall would have undoubtedly killed him. By .careful treatment in hospital, he was again restored to duty, and served until after the termination of the war, receiving his discharge Aug. 8, 1865. Returning home to New YTork, he attended school that winter, and in the spring of 1866, came West, first to Illinois, then to this county, to Spencer Township, where he was married Nov. 3, same year, to Matilda G. Inman, born 29th October, 1847, in Spencer Township. Her parents are Stephen and Sophronia (Robbins) Hart. He was born in New Jersey, and came West about the year 1831. For several years, Mr. Hart was engaged in conducting a cheese manufactory in Spencer. Since that time, he has been engaged in farming pursuits. February, 1875, he located in the northwestern part of this township, having a farm of 82 acres, formerly owned by Anson Randall. The fruits of his union have been five children, who are Bertha M., Mary A., Gracia A., Melva L. and Mabel S.

ROBERT LOWE, farmer and horse dealer; P. O. Whittlesey ; is a son of William Lowe, who was born in August, 1799, in Skine. Aberdeenshire, Scotland ; son of John Lowe. William Lowe was married to Jane Beatton. who was born in the same shire Sept. 5, 1805, daughter of Peter Beatton, whose great-grandfather was Lord Beatton, of historic fame. Col. Beatton was his great-grandfather, and participated in the battle of Kaladon, called by some Culloden. Mrs. Lowe's mother's name prior to her marriage was Margaret Cooper, who was a daughter of William. Gen. Arthur Burnett was her father's uncle. Peter Beatton was a Forrester, and. upon his side of the family, flowed as good blood as Bonny Scotland produced. William Lowe and family emigrated to this country in 1854, first locating in Homer Township, where his brother, Skeine Lowe, had located several years previous, being one among the early settlers in that township. Mr. Lowe did not remain in Homer long, ere he located permanently in this township, and remained until his death, which occurred in April, 1879. His wife yet survives him. Both were members of the old Scotch Church. To them were born a family of thirteen children, twelve of the number came to maturity. Five of the Lowe brothers were volunteers in the late war ; James, in Co. K, 8th O. Y. I., was killed at the battle of Antietam ; Alexander died at Nashville ; was a member of Co. B, 124th 0. Y. I. ; Robert served two years in the same regiment and company ; George was a member of the 0. N. G. ; John enlisted, and was afterward discharged ; Robert was married, May 2, 1866, to Mary Parks, who was born Dec. 15, 1847, in Homer Township, daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Kelly) Parks. He was a son of David Parks. Her father's name was Ezra Kelly. Both families were natives of New York State. For several years past, Robert Lowe has been engaged as a horse-dealer, buying and selling and fitting and preparing for the market, and is a shrewd and successful trader. In 1S69, he purchased the farm he now owns, consisting of 40 acres, formerly owned by Mr. Needham. The Lowes are all strongly Republican.

T. S. MARTIN, farmer and agent ; P. O. Medina; is the fourth child born to John and Nancy (Vaughn) Martin. Thomas was born June 13, 1826, in Washington Co., Penn. John ! Martin, the father of our subject, was left an orphan at an early age. and but little is known and became members of families, were Abiof the famil}' back of himself. The grandfather gail, who married Albert Bo\mton, of Harrisof Mr. Martin on his mother's side was Joseph, ville Township ; to them were born four sons - and was a native of New Jersey. The Martins ! E. M. Boynton being one of the number, who are of Irish descent. John Martin and family is the inventor and patentee of the Lightning came West in 1831. locating in Jefferson Co.. \ Saw. George first settled in Virginia, after- Ohio, where he purchased 1G0 acres of land, < ward in Iowa ; he was a minister of the Cliriswliich was but partially improved. In 1841, he ! tian Church for many years ; his children were death. Thomas S., at the age of 22, was mar- : settled in Chatham, finally in Michigan, where ried to Mahala J. Lance, born June 16, 1826. ! he died, leaving one son - Watson Moody, in Milton Township, Wayne Co., Ohio. Their \ Charles came to Ohio, afterward went to Calimarriage took place Sept. 28, 1S48. Her par- fornia, and never was heard from since. Lucy ents were William and Clara (Lee) Lance. He j moved ro Michigan ; was the wife of Alonzo was born in Washington Co., Penn., Feb. 14, j Hildreth, to whom were born four sons and 1788 ; his wife born May 3, 1799. William one daughter. All of the above were born to was a son of Christopher Lance. Mrs. Martin's i Ebenezer and Lucy (Wood) Moody. He was grandfather on her mother's side was John born in 1783, in Newbury, Mass., thirty miles Lee. His son, William, was a teamster in the ; from Boston. The Moody famity originated war of 1812. The family were among the early ' (according to tradition) from three brothers arrivals in Wayne Co. Mrs. Martin's father i who left England for America soon after the died March 23, 1861 ; mother. Jan. 28, 1846. j establishment of the Plymouth Colony, D. L. Mr. Lance was a Deacon in Presbyterian Church, | Moody, the evangelist, being one of the branch, and always took an active part in church j The father of our subject was a shoemaker b}* , matters ; a man of good information and a , occupation, which vocation was learned by worthy citizen. After Mr. Martin's marriage, j William, who, at the age of 18, bought his he resided a short time in Homer Township. 1 time for $75, and began business on his own j In 1851, he moved to this township and pur- j responsibility. In 1833, the family came West, ( chased 60 acres of land where he now resides, ; located in Wadsworth Township, and, in 1835, situated in the east side of the township. Has j settled permanently in Chatham Township, now 82 acres. About the year 1865, he began j where the paternal head died September, 1850; ; work for the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., j that of his wife in 1864, while in Michigan, and has since been in their employ the greater | When William first came to this State, he carpart of the time, and is one of the best agents ! ried on the boot and shoe business for a time in the employ of the company. Of his chil- j in Dover, near Cleveland ; subsequently took dren living are Clara A.. Mrs. W. Pease, of , a contract of building turnpike in Cleveland, Washington Co., Penn. ; James W., in Medina where he worked three summers; cut and I Co., in same business as father ; Harriet E., logged about twenty acres from St. Clair street, j Mrs. L. W. Strong, of Guilford ; William J., in , next the lake, digging many of the trees out La Fa}*ette Center ; Frank M., married and in i by the roots. At this time the woodland ex- Chatham Township ; Violet I., Mrs. Rufus L. I tended within one and a half miles of the city. Gechman, in Poe, Montville ; Allen W., at home. After leaving Cleveland, he came to La Fayette For thirty years, Mr. Martin has been a mem- Township, and was for some time engaged in ber of the Congregational Church, and is rec- j administering to the spiritual wants of the peoognized as one of the standard men in the town- j pie, expounding the Gospel from Alexander ship. | Campbell's standpoint, and, although he en-

REV. WILLIAM MOODY, farmer ; P. 0. i countered a great deal of opposition, yet was Whittlesey; born Aug. 29, 1810, in Bogaire ; successful in awakening a good deal of inter- Township, Coos Co., N. II.; the eldest of a est in the minds of the people, several of whom family of nine children, seven of whom came I obeyed the Gospel, and, through his instrumento the years of responsibility; but two are now I tality, the church took root and a society^ was living - our subject and Ebenezer S., now of j soon organized, and since grown to its present Chatham Township. Of those who came West j dimensions. Ilis first purchase of land was in

Chatham Township, in 1837. where he pur- Her ; Lyd i a, unmarried ; all of the above were chased 50 acres, afterward adding to the same born to Hugh and Lydia (Thomas) Mclntire. until he had 11S acres, which he cleared up. lie was born in or near Cauada ; his parents Aug. 29, 1838, he was joined in wedlock to died when he was a lad of 4 years, and he was Maria Loss, who was born in Windsor Co.. Yt., : then taken to Washington, Penn., where he Nov. 13, 1317, the eldest of a family of two lived until he came West, which was about the children who were born to Daniel and Keziah year 1821, and located in Wayne Co., near (Ainsworth) Ross, who were natives of Yer- Smithville, where the family settled in the ment, and emigrated to this county in 1834. woods ; lived for some time in the wagon ; j Mrs. Moody's brother Jerry Ross, is a resident they came out before a suitable shelter could of Montcalm Co.. Mich: Mr. Moody remained be erected for their reception. Here, for many on his farm in Chatham until 1S71, when he years, under many discouraging surroundings, purchased the farm he now owns, consisting of the family were raised to maturity. The par- 1244 acres, of Isaac Blair, who was its former cnts died as follows: He, Jan. 17. 1S54. aged owner and pioneer. Of seven children born GO years and 9 months ; she, Oct. 1G, 1854, him, all grew up. Silas, now in Gratiot Co., aged G7 years and 5 months. They lived Pine Tree Township, Mich., who is one of the highly respected in the community, both as prominent farmers in that locality, having 300 citizens and efficient members and workers in acres. Solon and George lost their lives in the the church, he being for man}' years Deacon of late war; both were members of Co. B, 42d the Presbyterian Church. After the marriage 0. Y. I., and were valiant and true soldiers, of our subject, he located in Canaan Township, Mary, in Michigan, the wife of Mr. Charles 1 Wayne Co.; finally located in this township in Judson, of Ottawa Co. Harriet, at home. 1857, where he has since been a resident. Of Henry, married, and residing near his father's, his father's family, there were seven children, John, a teacher, unmarried and at home. At he being the third, all of whom settled in this the age of 19, our subject was converted, and township. His parents were John and Agnes joined the Baptist Church, remaining in this (Vaughn) Martin. He was born in New Jerconnection until he was 24, when his views sey, and, after his settlement here, lived a consubmitted to a change, and, joining the Disci- stant resident until his death, which occurred ; the truth as understood by him, as revealed by i her decease was April 9, 1873. Mr. Martin's ; the words of Holy Writ. Although giving his farm consists of 50 acres of good land, well | attention to farming, yet he has in the mean- ' improved, and he is in good, comfortable cir- , part, received but small compensation therefor. While lie has never been blessed with any off- Has been an active worker in the Master's spring of his own. yet he has raised one boy to cause, and has been instrumental in doing manhood - Stephen Nickerson, who is now a much good in the church, and through his in- teacher in the township ; have one adopted strumentality many souls have been brought daughter - Henrietta. He and wife are members from darkness to light. i of the United Brethren Church. Mrs. Martin's

ANDREW MARTIN, farmer ; P. O. Chip- grandfather was Liverton Thomas. Mrs. Marpewa Lake; was born Jan. 9, 1S24, in Wash- tin's sister Ann settled in Stark Co.; Rebecca, ington, Penn., and emigrated West with his in Orville, Wayne Co.. Ohio ; Nancy, in Woos- : parents in 1841, locating in the eastern part of ter; Mary, in Holmes Co., Ohio; Jane, in 1 this township, where he remained (making his Wayne Co., Ohio.