Chatham Township (part 3 of 3)

father's house his home) until July 1.1852, JOHN M AYTHAM, farmer ; P. O. Whittlewhen he was married to Maria Mclntire. who sey ; first beheld the light of day April 25, was born Oct. 28, 182G, in Smithville, Wayne 1813, in Barham Parish. Kent Co., England. Co., being the ninth child of a family of ten. He was the youngest son born to his parents, seven girls and three sons ; of those living - who were Edward and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Mary, Mrs. John Vanarsdale ; Jane. Mrs. John Maytham. The grandfather of our subject was Martin; Rebecca, Mrs. James Wilson; Ann, George Maytham, to whom were born six sons, Mrs. Robert Martin ; Nancy, Mrs. James Col- viz.: George, Thomas, Daniel, Edward, James and John. Their father was killed by his own countrymen while conveying prisoners from Spain to England, being fired into by a British man-of-war, thinking them to be enemies. In 1S32, at the age of 10. he bade farewell to the land of his fathers, and, in order to better his condition, sailed for America, the trip occupying eight weeks, arriving the season that the cholera was raging in this country. From New York he went to Essex Co., Mass., where he lived five years, and drifted West to Cleveland, where he lived about four years. His occupation was that of a landscape gardener, and assisted in planting the first trees that now grace and adorn Euclid Avenue. Jan. 1, 1837, he became the husband of Catherine Guckian, who was born Nov ember, 1820, in the Parish Kiltart, Leitrim Co., Ireland, whose parents were Charles and Nancy (McDonald) Guckian. The McDonalds were natives of Ci Bonnie " Scotland. In 1840. Mr. Maytham and wife came to this township, locating where they now reside, he having some years previous purchased the land at $5.00 per acre. Coming as they did from the busy hum of business and city life to this place, to make the " woods " their future home, was not enjoyable at first, particularly to Mrs. Maytham ; the contrast between the two places was as wide as two extremes could well be. No road near at hand, and the neighbors few and scattering. Time rolled on ; neighbors multiplied, and the wilderness appearance of the place was transformed to cultivated fields, and. after years of hard labor, assisted by his worth}' helpmeet, they have secured to themselves a good home and a sufficiency of this world's goods to enable them to spend the remainder of their days in the enjoyment of the fruits of their severe toil and many years of self-denial. Their union has been crowned with a goodly number of representatives, fifteen in all ; ten of the number attained the years of responsibility. Of those now living are Ann, now residing in Homer, the wife of Francis Rolo ; Thomas, William and Edward, in Buffalo ; Mary, Mrs. John House, Mrs. Asa Blakeslee and Charles, of this township ; George died in Kansas, buried with the honors of Knights Templarhood ; Thomas is in the marine business, at Buffalo, owning and conducting a number of vessels. Mrs. Blakeslee's husband died Aug. 0, 1880 ; he was a native of Connecticut, and for twenty-five years was a resident of Blackstone, Livingston

Co., 111.; a farmer and prominent business man at that place, and a man possessed of marked intellectual abilities. Mrs. Blakeslee and father are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE A. McCABE, farmer; P. O. Chippewa Lake ; was born in Guilford Township, Jan. 4. 1S39 ; is the eldest of a family of ten children, whose parents were James and A. (Houghton) McCabe. The grandfather of George was a native of the Emerald Isle, and came to this State many years ago, locating in Guilford Township, where he died, as did his son James, in 1878, June 13; his wife died May 3, 1855. George was raised to hard labor, and spent his minority at home with his parents, who afforded him the advantages of the common school, and, when he attained his early manhood, was made thoroughly acquainted with the use of agricultural implements. After attaining his major years, he began to shift for himself. Dec. 24, 18G2. he became the lawful protector of Miss Mary Dicky; she was bom Dec. 12, 1841. in Westfield Township ; her parents were Samuel and Harriet II. Dicky, who were among the early settlers in that township. Subsequently, after the marriage of G. A., they resided two years in Westfield, and moved to this township in 1864, and has a farm of 93 acres, which is well improved and favorably located at Lake Station, and close to Chippewa Lake. Mr. Mc- Cabe is among the enterprising young farmers in the township, and will probably, in time, become one of the opulent agriculturists in the county. To him have been born four children - William A.. Hattie A., John D. and George.

EARL MOULTON, shoe store. Whittlesey ; is one of the pioneers and worthy representatives of this township. His place of birth was in Vermont State, Randolph Township, Orange Co.; here he first beheld the light Sept. 29, 1800. His father's name was William, who lost his life at sea when our subject was about 1 year old. lie was a native of Massachusetts, as was his wife Lucia Miles ; her father was Timothy Miles, who purchased 1,900 acres of land in Canada, and gave his daughter 100 acres, 50 of which she intended for her son Earl ; but her father became involved, by going surety. and lost all. In 1816, Earl, in company with his mother and step-father, came West to Richfield Township. Summit Co. Soon after our subject went to Wayne Co., and began work clearing land; July 4. 1822, married Esther Stanley, born Oct, 22, 1803, in Broome Co., N. Y., daughter of Alexander and Nabbie Stanley; she came West with her parents in 1813, who first located in Trumbull Co.. Ohio. Mr. Moulton settled on a section of school land in Canaan Township, and cut the first stick in Canaan Center ; he remained here until April 1834, when he came to this township and took up 50 acres in the woods, where he built him a cabin, and lived on this tract until 1840, and, with the exception of six years spent in Michigan, has been a resident of the county, and quite prominently identified with its interests ; in the fall of 1844, was elected to the State Legislature, and was re-elected ; was first elected Justice of the Peace in 1854. and served until his departure for Michigan ; upon his return was re-elected, and is now the present incumbent of the office; during President Taylor's administration was commissioned Postmaster, being the first in the township, and during the early settlement of the township served as Township Clerk and Trustee several years, and, in all the various offices of trust that have been placed upon him, he has ever sustained the dignity and character of an upright man and Christian gentleman. His wife died leaving seven children, one son and six daughters Olivia E., now in Michigan ; Lucia, Mrs. George E. Miller, of this township, also Louisa A., the wife of Alfred Bowman ; William E., who married Eliza Waltz, is also a resident of this township ; Eliza 31.. Mrs. John W. Bowman, and Cynthia M., who resides with her father. Mr. Moulton has never been a man that has aspired to become wealthy in this world's goods, seeking rather to secure treasures in that land beyond the Biver of Death. For many years past he has been a member of the Christian Church at this place, being one of its original members, and a stanch Republican.

G. A. MACK, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born February, 1800, in Canandaigua Township, Ontario Co., X. Y.,the only child of his parents, Gurdon and Mary (Gillet) Mack. He was born about the year 1781 near Hartford, Conn., a son of Gurdon Mack, whose parents were of Scotch-Irish nationality. The Gillets are of Yankee extraction, and were all natives of Connecticut, so far as known. Immediately after the marriage of our subject's parents, they removed to the Empire State, where Mr. Mack died when our subject was 6 months old. Subsequently, his mother married Mr. Hickox, with whom our subject lived until his manhood. Gurdon A.'s father was a shoemaker by trade, but was engaged in farming also, which he carried on in conjunction with his trade. The hard labor he bestowed in clearing up his farm and working at his trade at night was too ex- i cessive for him. and brought him to an early I and premature grave. Our subject was raised to farming pursuits, but, taking naturally to tools, he easily learned the carpenter's trade, I which he followed for several years ; worked at wood-turning, and also did millwright work. ; Feb. 8, 1829, he was married to Eliza Ruscal, ; who was born in Bloomfield Township, Ontario ! Co., X. Y., in 1809. He remained in New York until 184S. when he came West to this county, locating at Westfield Center. Prior to his coming, he built a large saw-mill in the pineries in Steuben Co. Soon after his arrival at West- I field, he built a sash and blind factor}* at the Center, which he carried on until 1855, when he | sold out to G. C. Wright, and moved to his present place of residence, situated at La Fayette Center, where he has since resided and j been engaged in farming. Mr. Mack has been 1 unfortunate, having buried two wives. His i first wife died Aug. 10, 1842, leaving five small children - William A.. Henry. Frances, Sarah M. and Miles. April 24. 1844. he was married to Florinda Hickox. She died in March, 1870, leaving no issue. She was beloved by her stepchildren. who loved her and lamented her de- 1 mise. His present wife was Mrs. Delia Rich- ; ards, who was born in Montville Township Aug. 15, 1835. She was a daughter of James and Lavina (Welton) Reynolds, who were born, respectively in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and were married in New York, and emigrated West to this county when the country was new. To them were born seven children, five brothers and two sisters. Six of the number attained maturity. Her father died in 1853 ; her mother is yet a resident of Montville. The i children living are James, Hiram (who resides in Granger). Clark (in Chatham) and Sallie (now Mrs. If. Foskett, of this township). Mrs. Mack was married to her first husband May G, 1858, whose name was Adam Richards, whose birth- - place was Richland Co., Ohio, born in 1S33. , He died Feb. 9, 18G2, leaving two children - 1

La vina M. and Siegel T>. Mr. Mack has raised a family, who revere the memory of their paternal ancestor, and are all married and doing business on their own account. William A. is the inventor of the Domestic Sewing Machine, and resides at Norwalk : Henry is in Painesville ; Sarah M. (Mrs. X. Newman), of Norwalk ; Frances and Miles, in Cleveland, partners in the sewing-machine business. For over half a century, Mr. Mack has been a soldier of the cross, and has been an efficient and zealous worker in his Master's vineyard, and has endeavored to live the life of a consistent Christian. Has acted for the last forty years as Class-leader, Steward and Trustee of the M. E. Church, of which he has been a member. In political matters, he has never taken an active part, but has always been a true Republican.

DUNCAN NAIRN, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born in Scotland in 1810. in Morrowshire, the youngest of a family of eleven children, all of whom grew to the years of responsibility. His parents were William and Isabella (McDonald) Nairn. The grandfather of our subject was John. William Nairn was a farmer, and raised his boys to be tillers of the soil. In 1831, our subject emigrated to this country, to try liis fortunes in the West, of which he had heard so much while in Scotland, and, with the determination, which is characteristic of the race, which when made, is generally carried out to its full realization, he decided that he would some da}- have a home of his own, and be independent. Having excellent health, a robust frame, a cheerful disposition, he soon made friends ; being a No. 1 stone-mason, which he had learned in Scotland, his services were immediately brought into requisition ; worked in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and other places. His first purchase of land was in Columbiana Co., of 100 acres, costing $5 per acre. Subsequently sold this, and removed to Congress Township, in Wayne Co., where he purchased 77 acres, for which he paid $850, there being some improvements on the same, consisting of a small cabin and a log barn. After his advent to this place, he gave his attention more particularly to farming pursuits. He has been twice married, first, to Jeannette Lidell, who died in 1872, leaving no issue. Sept. 14. 1875, was married to his present wife, whose maiden name was Catharine Rupley, who was born Oct. 5. 1832, in Dauphin Co., Penn., daughter of Michael and Catharine Himmilrieh, both were natives of same place, to whom were born a family of nine children, six sons and three daughters, all of whom grew to be men and women. The family emigrated West in 1855, locating in Millbrook Township, Wayne Co., this State, where the}* made their subsequent permanent abode. Her father died in 1872 ; his worthy companion yet survives him, being now 86 years of age ; both of the above were professors of religion, he of the Baptist Church, she of the M. E. Church. Mr. Nairn finally disposed of his interests in Wayne Co. at a large advance of his first purchase, and bought 160 acres about one mile southwest of the Center, and has for several years past been a citizen of this township. Is now enjoying the fruits of his labor, having an abundance of everything about him that is requisite to his maintenance, and for his enjoyment, all of which has been the outgrowth of his industry and frugality. He is a member of the Old Seceder Church, of the good old kind ; his wife of the Lutheran denomination. Mr. Nairn, though no politician, is of Republican sentiment, and a substantial member of the community.

JOHN NORTON, farmer ; P. 0. Lodi ; was born Jan. 12, 1830, in Yorkshire, England, and emigrated to America with his parents when he was but 2 years of age. His pareuts were Richard and Sarah (Richardson) Norton, and were born, respectively, July 24, 1784, and Nov. 5, 1787. His parents located in the southeast portion of Harrisville Township, now owned by Samuel Norton, the brother of the above. John was raised to farming, and continued under the paternal roof until he was 30 years of age, at which time he formed a matrimonial alliance with Sarah Winters, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, Aug. 7. 1842: their marriage was duty celebrated according to the laws of the commonwealth, March 7, 1S60. Her parents were William and Ann (Freeman) Winters, who emigrated to this county from England in the year 1848; her father, now a resident of Chatham, having passed his three-score years and ten ; his wife passed to her rest March 19, 1879. After Mr. Norton was married, he resided three years in the northeast part of the township, then removing to Chatham, resided until 1S66, when he located in the extreme southwest corner of the township, a part of which farm was settled and administration and good management of the ; cleared up by Isaac Rogers. To Mr. Norton institution have been satisfactory to the people, have been born six children - Ira D., Charles To him have been born three children - Mary, j E., John A.. Alice E., Clara E. and Albert Fos- now the wife of Ebenezer Bissell. of Westfield ; i ter. Mr. Norton has a good farm of 2124 acres, Clara, now the wife of Rev. A. McCullough, of j and, with the exception of 8400, has acquired Coshocton County, and George, yet at home. | it through hard labor, and the daily practice of Mr. and Mi's. Nye are both members of the rigid economy. Methodist Episcopal Church. His father was

WILLIAM F. NYE, farmer and Infirmary identified with the Free-Will Baptists, and was Superintendent ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born one of the prominent and otticial members of April 2, 1816, near Glen's Falls, Washington that denomination, and largely influential in Co., N. Y. His father's name was Timothy, the formation of the church society in that who was born Sept. 6, 1780, in Woodstock, Vt., township. Since 1S63. Mr. Nye has given his and wras married to Mary Lewis. Dec. 19, 1806, attention to farming exclusively, his tools are she was born May 1, 1788, in same State, laid by, as the companions of other days. Timothy Nye was a millwright and built man}' Cast his first vote for Harrison, and has, to the mills in that locality and in Canada. To this present, been true to his first conceptions of couple were born eight children, five of the political preference. The old Phillips farm, number grew up. The family emigrated West consisting of 160 acres, in Westfield, is under in the fail of 1817, arriving Nov. 1, to West- his control and ownership, field, locating a short distance west of the FRANK 0. PHILLIPS, farming ; P. 0.

" Center," where he purchased 634 acres of land Whittlesey. Born Jan. 1, 1858. at La Fayette and built the log cabin where Ezra Booth's Center, the second child born to Oscar and house stands, it being at that time, about the Sarah (Simmons) Phillips. Frank's early boy- , third one in the township ; at least, there were hood was spent in school, receiving the advan- j not enough men in the township to raise it ; tages afforded both in common district and the assistance necessary was obtained from Harris- high school, at Medina. His father being a ville Township. Here he died July 5, 1846; farmer, our subject has been reared to this bus- i his wife survived him many years, and died at iness, and is now engaged in carrying on the her daughter's in Iowa, November. 1878. Will- farm for his father, who resides in Medina, iam F. remained at home until he was 22 years Jan. 29, 1879, he was married to Emma Steele, of age. He learned the carpenter s trade, and born April 13, 1860, in Canaan Township, worked with his brother for several years, in Wayne Co., Ohio. She is a daughter of Samuel this and other counties, and some in I llinois, and Elizabeth (Blizzard) Steele. Mr. Steele was Sept. 15, 1845, he was married to Fannie Phil- born in Orleans Co.. Vt., July 11, 1822. He \ lips, who was born in Westfield Township Sept, was a son of Samuel, who was born in Connect- : 20, 1823; is of a family of six children, herself icut, 1781. and was a lumberman. The mother and five brothers, who were born to Calvin and of Samuel Steele, was Betsey Hoisington, : Sallie (Briggs) Phillips ; he was born near Ben- daughter of John S. Hoisington. Samuel nington, Vt., May 13, 1785, she in Taunton, ; Steele came West, locating in Wayne Co., in Mass., Dec. 9, 1789, and emigrated to Westfield, 1826, where he lived until he came to this in 1819, and was elected Justice of the Peace, county, in 1872. Elizabeth Blizzard, the mother his commission being signed by Gov. Jeremiah of Mrs. Phillips, was born in Wiltshire, En- ] Morrow, May 5, 1823, and was probably the gland. March 1828, daughter of Thomas and first Justice of the Peace in the township; the Catharine (Pierce) Blizzard, to whom were born instrument of judicial authority is now in the six children. Mr. and Mi's. Steele were married possession of Mr. Nye. After the death of Nov. 13, 1853. Three children have crowned Mr. Nye's father, he purchased the homestead, their union, who are - Lucy J., now Mrs. and bought the heirs' interest, and was a resi- 1 Charles Stickney, of this township ; Emma, dent of the township until 1874. Since that the wife of Frank Phillips, our subject, and time, he has been Superintendent of the County Samuel, at home. The Phillips farm entire con- Infirmary, taking possession March 1, same sists of 260 acres. For a more extended his year, which position he has since retained; his tory of the Phillips family, the reader is re-

H. S. PROUTY, carpenter and joiner, Whittlesey. Among the worth}' mechanics of this township, is Henry S. Prouty, who was born Sept. 22, 1S41, in the town of Madrid, Jefferson Co., N. Y., and came to this county with his parents, when but 2 years of age. His father's name was Jefferson, born Aug. 4, 1S04. in Vermont State, son of Stephen Prouty, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. The mother of our subject, was Esther Underwood, prior to her marriage with Mr. Prouty. To them were born five children, all of whom are now living, whose names are Adelia. now the wife of F. R. Clark, Treasurer of the County ; Celestia, now Mrs. N. P. Robbins, of Fostoria, Seneca Co. ; Henry S., of this township ; Horace F., of Lincoln Co., Kan., and Lydia L., unmarried. Henry S. left home at the age of 16, and for eight years worked out by the month on a farm, then learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, and. since that time, has been engaged in that business, being a good mechanic, his services are always in demand, and is known as an honest workman, and has been employed in the erection of many of the farm structures in the surrounding county. Has good property at La Fayette Center, all of which has been the result of his own industry. Aug. 18. 1872, he married Florence A. Prentice, born Aug. 17, 1850, in Harrisville Township, the second child of William and Phoebe Prentice. Her father is deceased, her mother yet resides in Lodi. Mr. and Mrs. Prouty have no issue. Mr. Prouty's brother, Horace F., was for three years a soldier in the late war, serving in Co. B, 42d 0. V. I. Mr. Prouty's ancestors have been Democratic in their political sentiments, but our subject, since his majority, has been affiliated with the Republican element.

L. M. PIERCE, farmer ; P. 0. Medina. The Pierce family trace their ancestry to Abraham Pierce, who came to America three years after the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, and settled in Plymouth Colony. From him has descended the above-mentioned gentleman, who was born July 20, 1810, in Hardwick Township, Otsego Co., X. Y. He was the eldest child born to his parents. His father was Capt. Isaac Pierce, j| - whose wife was Polly Webb. Isaac was born | Sept. 15, 1784, in Peru Township, son of Levi,

. who was born in Millbury, Mass., Feb. 26, 1739. He was a sou of Shadrach, whose birth occurred j July 8, 1717, who was a sou of Isaac, who was ; a son of Abraham, who was the patriarchal ancestor of the family. In referring to the pub- j lished history of the Pierce family, are found j some very interesting facts in relation to the i family, several of whom held high official sta tions in both civil and military life. The i marked characteristics of the family seem to J have been great manly vigor, longevity, and a j high sense of probity, honor and moral integ- i rity. Levi was the grandfather of our subject, to whom were born eleven children - ten sons and one daughter - whose names were as below, which he arranged in rhyme, as follows : Abner, George and Ben,

Isaac, the father of L. M., was a house-carpenter and farmer, member of Masonic Fraternity, and an officer of the militia, first commissioned as Ensign in 1824, promoted to Lieutenant in 1827, and Captain in 1829, and honorably discharged in 1832. His sons were Lorenzo M . William, and Benjamin, who was in the late ; war; was Justice of the Peace, and a Representative of the General Court in Boston ; the youngest being Alva B. The father died April 28, 1867 ; his wife, Sept. 1, 1S66. Lorenzo M. ; was reared to agricultural pursuits. In 1833, ; he came West to Medina Co. and took up 112 : acres in this township, which land he now owns, j for which he paid $3.50 per acre. That season, \ he chopped down about 3 acres, and hired 4 acres cut. Sept. 23. 1835, he was married to j Eineline Branch, born July 30, 1811, in the town ' of Worthington, Hampshire Co., Mass., the eldest daughter of Elisha and Sarah (Thompson) Branch, who were early settlers in Y'ork Township, and among the prominent families of the county, who came West, locating in York Township, in 1832. In J une, 1837, Mr. Pierce and wife | returned to this county, and soon erected him a ! cabin, moved into the same and was happy. He | has since been a constant resident of the farm ; ; has been reasonably successful ; has an excel- j lent farm, consisting of 170 acres, which is fa- j vorablv located, and but three miles distant from Medina. Of a family of eleven children, j ten grew up, who are Ellen, now the wife of Norman Everson, President of th* National

Bank in Washington Co., Iowa; Amelia M., Mrs. C. J. Warner, of Medina ; Isaac L., lost his life in the defense of his country ; he was shot Sept. 13. 1S64. and died the day following, near Harper's Ferry, where he was taken and embalmed, and sent home to his parents ; he had served out his term of three }'ears' enlistment, and had re-enlisted ; he was a brave and valiant soldier ; was among the number who pursued John Morgan in his raid through Kentucky and this State, and was present at his capture ; Harriet, married Lieut. H. A. Howard, now near Bed Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.; Sarah, Mrs. L. H. Kimball, in Neenah, Wis.; Elisha B., in Nebraska; Julia, wife of Mr. J. W. Warren, now Sheriff of Webster Co.; Ara B., in Nebraska ; Melva A. and Edwin D., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce have, for many 3rears, been members of the Congregational Church, of which he is Deacon. Mr. Pierce, though 70 years of age, yet retains the vigor of his earlier years, and which is characteristic of the fatuity. His grandfather, when at the age of 87, mowed, in one half-day, with a scythe, 1 acre of heavy grass. Mr. Pierce has devoted his entire life to agricultural pursuits, and his residence of over fifty years in the township has established in the community his character as an upright man and a Christian gentleman.

S. S. PALMER, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born Aug. 27, 1830, in Island Creek Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, the second of a family of four children, born to George and Elma (Coulter) Palmer ; both were born in Jefferson Co., his birth occurring Oct, 17. 180G. He was a son of Nathaniel Palmer, who emigrated from Washington Co., Penn., to Ohio, when it was a Territory. Indians were, at that time, more plentiful than the whites. Jefferson Co. was the place of his settlement, where he raised a family of children, who were afterward among the early settlers in other localities. The circumstances attending the deaths of Nathaniel and his wife are worthy of a passing notice. His death occurred in Richland Co., while absent on business. A messenger was at once dispatched to his wife, informing her of the sad news. While on his way, at " Elkhorn Tavern.'' he was met by a second messenger, bearing the intelligence to him of the death of his wife, their deaths occurring within twelve hours of each other. Of the family born to George and Elma Palmer, are James, now in Guilford ; S. 8., of this township ; Allen, and Sarah (Mrs. John D. Grafton), of Jefferson Co., Ohio. All of the above were born in the log house their grandfather Nathaniel built, which had but one small window, several feet from the floor. The door was a massive one. of two inches in thickness, of black walnut. The father of our subject died Oct. 29, 1S63. His wife yet survives him, and resides in Guilford Township. S. S. remained at home until his 22d year ; came to this county in 1852 ; worked one year for his brother in Guilford. Feb. 10, 1853, was wedded to Elizabeth Vaughn, who was born July 10, 1832, in Washington Co., Penn. Her parents were Andrew and Drusilla (Shane) Vaughn. He was born Jan. 2, 1806, in Washington Co., Penn. ; he was a son of Joseph Shane, whose wife was a Storer ; he was from New Jersey, and settled in Washington Co., Penn. Drusilla was born Aug. 10, 1812 ; she was a daughter of Henry Shane, whose wife was Elizabeth Palmer before marriage. Henry Shane was born at the foot of Ginger Hill." in Washington Co., and emigrated to Jefferson Co. at an early da}*, and finally located in Montville iu the spring of 1815. After our subject was married, he moved to the extreme southeast corner of this township, where he purchased 75 acres, remaining on the same until 1875, when he sold, and removed to his present place, consisting of 101 acres, situated one mile south of the Center. He and wife are members of the Congregational Church. Mrs. Palmer's family, on both sides, w'ere strict adherents of the Old School Presbyterian doctrine. The father of S. S. was a man of excellent information - a great reader - and had a very retentive memory, and was an excellent citizen. S. S. and wife compose their entire family, having no issue.

THOMAS PALMER, farmer ; P. 0. Chippewa Lake ; is a son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Dicky) Palmer ; Jonathan was born Oct. 12, 1804, in Jefferson Co., Ohio ; son of Nathaniel Palmer, who was a native of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio when it was a Territory, locating in what is now Jefferson Co. Jonathan, his son, at the age of 16, went to learn the blacksmith's trade. March 19, 1829, he was married to Elizabeth Dick}-, who was born in Jefferson Co. Dec. 15, 1803; of a family often children - five brothers and five sisters - she being now the sole survivor of the family. Her parents were William and Margaret (Francis)

Dick}* ; he was a Pennsylvanian, and was there married, and came West to Jefferson Co. about the time the Palmer family arrived. Mrs. Palmer's mother was a native of Ireland. William Dicky was a blacksmith by trade, at which he worked for years. His son John came to this county at an early time, purchasing 800 acres of land located in Westfield and Guilford Townships. To him were born three children ; but two of the number grew to manhood - Samuel R. and Abram. Jonathan came to this township in March, 1835, and purchased 90 acres in the southeast part of the township, which land was unimproved - not a stick had been cut. He afterward built a frame house - the first one that . was built in the neighborhood - and, for several years, experienced many of the ills and inconveniences which are incident to pioneer life in the settlement of a new country. After a life of usefulness in the community, as an upright man and worthy citizen, he passed to his rest Oct, 4. 1875. His worthy companion yet lingers to cheer and comfort her son Thomas, with whom she has resided since the death of her husband, both having been members of the Presbyterian Church for many years. He was an old-time Whig, and, afterward, was affiliated with the Republican party, and was Postmaster at the time of his death. During the existence of slaver}*, he was always strenuously opposed to slave traffic and the extension of slave territory. The subject of this sketch was born on the farm upon which he now lives, Dec. 15. 1839, and has ever been a resident of the home family. Oct. 10, 1872, he was married to Almira Henry, who was born in Montville March 10, 1841, daughter of Robert and Almira (Clark) lleury. He was born in Cambridge, Washington Co., X. Y., April 20, 1789. she June 7. 1801 ; they were married Xov. 20, 182G, and emigrated West in 1835, to this county, settling in Montville. To them were born six children - Patrick, Horace, Andrew Albert, John and Hiram ; but five are living - Horace, in Michigan ; Albert and Andrew, in Chicago ; Hiram, .in Montville (and herself). Her father died Sept. 29, 1802 ; his wife yet survives him. Thomas Palmer, our subject, is the only son of his parents; he has one sister, Mrs. Joseph H. Barrett, of this township. When Mr. Palmer died, he had 150 acres of land, to which Thomas has since added 110, making now in all

! 260. He is a successful farmer, and one of the j township's best citizens. His matrimonial [ union has not been crowned with any family j additions in the way of children. Mr. P. is a \ man of good information, and, like his worthy ! paternal ancestor, is a stanch Republican.

L. D. PHINNEY, retired fanner; P. 0. i Whittlesey ;"is a native of Connecticut, born September 7. 1S07, the youngest child of his parents, who were Benjamin and Hannah (Yeoman) Phiuney ; he was born about the year 1876, his wife one year later. To them were born nine children, eight of the number attained to man's estate. The family were all born in Connecticut, but removed to Oneida Co.. X. Y., when L. D. was a lad of tender age. His boyhood days were spent at home, and attending the common district school, which he did not appreciate as he might have done, consequently his education was not as thorough and comprehensive as his opportunities afforded ; he continued at the parental home until he attained his 4 and 20 years. During this time he was engaged on the farm, assisting his father in the duties of the farm. Oct. 20. 1831, he was married to his present companion, whose maiden name was Laura Houghton, whose place of nativity was Maryland Township, Otsego Co., X. Y., time of birth April 15, 1809 ; her parents were Ebenezer and Margery (Bigelow') Houghton ; to them w*ere born eleven children, but five lived to be grown. After the marriage of Mr. and M rs. Phiuney, they remained on the farm of his father until 1856, when he emigrated to this State, settling at La Fayette Center, where he has since been a constant resident. Their marriage has been crowned by the birth of three children, whose names are Loring H., Eben II. and Emily J. Mr. Phinney is now' the only surviving member of the Phinney family. Mrs. Phinney has two sisters, Emily, Mrs. Seth P. Duncan, in Osw*ego, X. Y., and Rebecca, Mrs. Isaac Blair, of this township ; her parents died in this township, her father in 1857, mother in I860. They were both members of the Congregational Church, of which Mrs. Phinney has been a member since 16 years of age. Mr. Phinney has been successful since his advent to this place - coming here with but $50 in money, he has acquired his present home, and 136 acres of land; having sold off a portion, has now' 104 acres, and is enjoying the comforts of his home in the eve of his life, surrounded by his wife and children. Mr. Phinney has always lived a quiet life, taking but little interest in political matters, living, in the main, a quiet and unostentatious life ; he is a member of the Congregational Church, and a respected member of the community. Sent one son. Eben H., to defend our nation's honor, he serving as a member in Company " JR," 42d 0. V. I., for three years, and returned home to his parents safe and sound, from the changing vicissitudes of civil strife. He was married Oct. 22. 18G5. to Caroline Jacobs, adopted daughter of John Jacobs ; has two children, Elsie D. and Ervine L.

EDWIN It. RICE, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; was born Sept. 22, 1S32, in Genesee Co., X. Y., and came West witli his parents when he was but 2 years of age. His parents were James and Rhoda (Ellsworth) Rice. He was a native of Genesee Co., born 1805 ; his parents were of German descent. Rhoda was a daughter of Ira Ellsworth, of Scotch parentage. James Rice, upon his arrival to this county, selected as his place of location the center of this township, on a tract of 110 acres, upon which there had been but slight improvements. His family consisted of his wife and nine children. But five of them attained their major years, who were Jane, now Mrs. Horace Prouty, of Lincoln Co., Kan.; Amanda. Mrs. Amos Boice, of this town ; Phoebe Ann, now in Kansas (unmarried); Edwin R. and James A., of this township. Edwin was but 13 years of age wheu his father died, but remained with his mother on the homestead until he was 23 years of age. when he went to Bureau Co., 111., where he spent three years. During this time, spent one winter in Allegan Co., Mich. Returning to this township, on the homestead, remained until Sept. 24, 1861, when he enlisted for three years in Co. B, 42d 0. V. I., and served out his term of enlistment. For one year served in the Regimental Hospital. Was at Arkansas Post and Cumberland Gap. and participated in several skirmishes, and returned home, receiving an honorable discharge Sept. 24, 1864. Sept. 26. 1865, married Alvira McDougall, born Sept. 4. 1&43. in Hinckley Township, daughter of Dougall McDougall. whose wife was Rosilla Doane, born Jul\' 17, 1818, in Greene Co., Vt. He was born Aug. 22, 1814. in Canada. He was a son J of Dougall. whose father was likewise of the

! has resided on the homestead, which consists j of 80 acres. Five children have been born : them - Rhoda R., Perry J.. Ruthie P., Anna E. j and Libbie E. Mr. Rice and wife are of Chris- ; tian faith. His father and mother were mem- 1 bers of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Rice's par- j : ents were members of the Christian Church, I termed by some Disciples." Farming has j : been the business in which he has been en- !

0. Medina. Esquire Randall was born Feb. 6, 1823, in Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Conn., eldest of a family of three children born to Stephen and Phcebe (Wood) Randall. He was born in Norwich. Conn. He was a surveyor and a seafaring man ; was a Captain of a merchantman. He went on the sea at the age of 10 years, and followed the ocean for forty years. His father before him was a seafaring man also. Phoebe Wood was a daughter of Richard, who was a son of Jesse Wood. The Randalls are of Scotch descent. Stephen was twice married ; first to Cetura Fanning, and by her had ten children, two of them died at sea. Stephen came to Connecticut, Middlesex Co., where Anson was born. After abandoning his ocean life, locating in Susquehanna Co., Penn., in 1825, where he lived until 1832, when he came West, locating in Bath Township (then Medina Co.), where he purchased 70 acres of woodland ; lived there two years and taught school ; then moved near the Croton House," where he lived two years ; during these times, he experienced no little privation. Finally came to this township after living one year in Chatham, and settled in the north part of the ! township, where R. B. Hart now resides. This ! farm, he cleared up and remained on it up to the time of his death, which occurred in his 82d year. Anson took charge of the farm at the age of 18. Oct. 18, 1S44, was married to Elizabeth Jamison, born in Canada, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Long) Jamison ; he was born Sept. 24, 1702 ; both natives of Canada. After the marriage of Mr. Randall, he settled on the homestead. His wife died March 25. 1863, leaving five children ; three living - 1

Minerva, in St. Joe Co., Mich. ; Stephen H.. in Gratiot Co., Mich. ; Lewis G., in Sturgis, St. Joe Co., same State. Mr. Randall's present wife was Maria Zimmerman, born in Plain Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 25, 1829. daughter of Samuel and Maiy (Patterson) Zimmerman, he was a native of Pennsylvania, she of Maryland, Mrs. Randall being their only child. April, 1879. Mr. Randall located on the farm he now owns, consisting of 109 acres, situated on the south side of the Smith road, which Mr. Randall helped cut out when he was a lad of 16. For several \'ears he has been engaged in importing and breeding .Spanish merino sheep. For sixteen years, was engaged as traveling salesman, selling and introducing agricultural implements and all kinds of farm machinery, having a range of several counties. Mr. Randall's father was a Jackson Democrat. Anson was first identified with the Abolition party, but, in later years, has been a Republican. Has served as Justice of the Peace nine years, and been twelve years Assessor. Has two children by last wife - Lillie M. and Alfred B.

JOSEPH ROBB, farmer ; P. O. Chippewa Lake ; was born Oct. 7, 1808, in Chester Co., Penn., of a family of thirteen children, he being the second in order of birth, all of whom were born to James and Sarah Russell ; his father's name was Joseph, who was a native of Scotland. The Russells are likewise of Scotch extraction. Joseph's father had four sisters and three brothers - William, John and James; the sisters were Isabella, Hannah, Jane and Mary. Joseph was raised to farming pursuits. In 1827, he removed West with his parents to Milton Township. Wayne Co., Ohio. His father was in limited circumstances, and was not in possession of means to purchase land at his coming, but rented several years before purchasing. Joseph lived with his father several years after he became a man. and attended to his father's business. April 2, 1835, lie was wedded to Mary L. Lance, who was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1814. She was a daughter of Henry and Lucinda (Lee) Lance. The Lances are from New Jersey, and the Lees from Virginia. After Mr. Robb was married, he lived one year in Guilford ; then returned to Wayne Co., where he lived three years. In 1839, he came to this township, and has since remained ; first purchased 100 acres of unimproved land and began in the woods ; the first year he cleared 15 acres, and, continuing on, he in time transferred the forest growth to cultivated fields. He has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits, and, though beginning with nothing, he has. by patient industry and frugality, acquired a good home and a competence for his declining years. To him have been born two children - Henry X. and Sarah. Henry died in February, 1870, aged 29 ; his death fell with such force upon the mind of his mother that her reason became dethroned, and she died in 1871. Sarah is the wife of John Stone,- of Milton Towuship, Wayne Co. March 5, 1874, Mr. Robb was married to Mrs. Sarah Chapin, whose maiden name was Hawley. She was born in Solon, Cortland Co.. N. Y., April 9, 1813. She was a daughter of Stephen and Polly (Welch) Hawley ; he was a native of Connecticut, she of Dutchess Co., N. Y. To them were born a family of seven children. The family came West in 1837, and located in Pittsfield, Lorain Co., Ohio. Mrs. Robb's first husband was Norman Chapin, a native of Cortland Co., X. Y. ; to them were born two children, none living : he died in 1868. Mr. Robb has three brothers - Jackson, in Weymouth ; Franklin, in Kansas, and John, in Henry Co., 111. Mr. Robb has for many years been a consistent member of the Baptist Church. He has now an excellent farm of 125 acres.

REV. PEMBERTON RANDALL, farmer and minister ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; is among the acceptable and efficient ministers who, for many years past, have proclaimed the glad tidings of the Gospel, and endeavored with anxious solicitude to administer to the spiritual needs of sinful humanity in this county. He was born Oct. 6. 1807, in Lebanon Township, New London Co., Conn., of a family of three sons and four daughters, he being the eldest of his brothers and the second of the number born. His parents were James and Joanna (Pemberton) Randall. His place of birth was in Chatham, Conn., in December, 1778, his wife being born in August, two years later, in the same State. The Randalls are of Scotch and the Pembertons of English descent. Mr. Randall's father was a blacksmith, which trade he followed nearly his entire life. Our subject's early life was spent in the agricultural districts, and, while he attended school to some extent, his hands were not strangers to the use of the implements of husbandry. About the age of 20, he embarked for himself, having obtained education sufficient to enable him to teach the *- young idea," which vocation he followed during the winter, and working by the month on the farm. $10 being his compensation j per month at the time he embarked in the profession. Until 31 years of age, he was thus alternately employed. Three years later, he married Maria T. Beebe, who was born in Ontario Co., X. Y.. and then moved westward to this county, locating in Granger Township. Being impressed that it was his duty to enter the ministry, and the better to qualify himself for that important position, he attended Geauga College, and studied the languages until he obtained satisfactory knowledge of the same. Upon his return, came to Medina, where he had the pastoral charge of the Free-Will Baptist Church at that place for some time, and since has preached regularly up to 1S78, and at regular intervals up to the present time. He has been instrumental in doing much good, and through his efforts many have been caused to turn from the error of their ways and found comfort and salvation through the atoning merits of the Redeemer. Mr. Randall's father i moved to this county in 1838, and settled in Granger ; finally moved to Summit Co., where he died in 1849 ; his wife survived him until 1854. Of the brothers of our subject living are D. P. Randall, now of Sharon Township, and David A., who is the author of that interesting work entitled The Handwriting of God in Sinai and the Holy Land." He resides in Cleveland. One sister is in Medina Township. Catharine, now Mrs. W. H. Witter. To Mr. Randall have been born ten children ; but five of the number are living - Theodore B.; Thomas P.; Maria T., now Mrs. G. 0. Chapman ; Sarah A., Mrs. McKay, and Lydia E. T. B. is now teaching in this county; Thomas P. is in Lincoln Co., Kan., also Mrs. Chapman ; Mrs. McKay is in Cleveland ; Lydia E. at home. Mr. Randall has always been a man of great industry, never desiring to be idle. Early in life, he took up the trade of his father, and has had for many years on his place a shop, in which he spends much of his time in mending and keeping in repair such implements and tools as may need stieh attention upon his farm. Though never much interested in political matters, j et he has always been Republican in sentiment. He sent three of his sons to defend the flag of our

I. Thomas P. was in the 166th, and re- enlisted and served until the close of the war. Mr. Randall's youngest son met with a tragical death by the discharge of a gun in his own hands in December, 1879, while in Kansas. He was 23 years of age.

G. M. SHAW, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; born July 19, 1838, in York Township, this county. His parents were William and Hannah (Peacock) Shaw, both of whom were natives of England. He was born June 1, 1800, in Yorkshire, and was a son of John, also ; Hannah Peacock was born in the same shire, Nov. 20. 1S00, daughter of Thomas Peacock, of English birth and parentage. Moody, the middle name of our subject, was from his grandmother, who was a Moody. The Moodys in England were of the best families, and w^re heirs to a large estate, which one of the number forfeited by marrying contrary to the wishes of her parents. George M.'s grandfather's daughter was a Moody. She ran off and married a footman. and, as a result, her parents cut her off* with a shilling. The parents of our subject emigrated to this country in 1829, locating four years in St. Lawrence Co., X. Y., and came to this count}- in 1833, and purchased 60 acres in York Township, for which he paid $3 per acre.

A log cabin was hastily constructed. The forest soon melted away under the devastating influence of his labor and perseverance. After eighteen years' residence, he had accumulated j 209 acres of land, which was at this time pretty well improved. He then moved to Montville i Township, where he remained until his death, : Sept. 3, 1869, being worth at the time of his death about $20,000, all of which he had made since he came to this county. G. M. is of a family of ; ten children, whose names are John, now of j Montville ; Ann (Mrs. John Eggleston), in Seville ; Jane (Mrs. A. G. Miner), in Medina ; Thomas, in Montville ; William, in Brunswick ; Hannah (Mrs. Thomas Peacock), in St.- Lawrence Co., X. Y. ; G. M., in this township ; Emelina, in Medina ; Mary A. (Mrs. Daniel Harrington), in Michigan ; all now living. Our subject remained at home until Dec. 25, 1859, I when he was married to Ann Fretter, who was i born June 15, 1839, in Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio, daughter of Henry and Mary (Askill) Fretter. j He was born in Xorthhamptonshire, Eng., Xov.

11, 1709. He was a son of John, who was born in 1750. Mary Askill's father's name was John. Mrs. Shaw's father came West in 1835. locating in Avon, and to him were born nine children. Six grew to maturity - Jane, now in Michigan ; John, in Minnesota ; Thomas, in Grafton ; Henry W., in Michigan ; Joseph, in Litchfield. Mrs. Shaw had three brothers who served three }*ears in the late war - Thomas, Henry" and Joseph - the latter losing his right arm. The family above mentioned moved to York in 1850. Mr. Fretter died April 6. 1S77. His mother is still living. After Mr. Shaw was married, he remained in York until 1866. when he moved to this township and purchased 105 acres, where he now resides. He has now 180 acres. He, like his father, is a successful financier. Being a hard worker, and having a valuable helpmeet and an industrious famil}', he is destined to attain still greater ends than those already accomplished. He has a family of nine children, whose names are Lyman J.. Early P.. Zada P. (more commonly known as "Dot"), Gilmore S., Frank E., William II., Kittle May, Lena E. and Alonzo E. Mr. Shaw, in connection with his farm, is running a thrashing machine and clover huller, and is a great man for encouraging the use of machinery in all departments of husbandry. Both Mr. Shaw and wife are members of the Universalist Church at Westfield.

G. SPITZER, farming and stock-raising ; P. O. Medina ; is one of the foremost and leading agriculturists and stock-raisers in the township. His birth occurred Nov. 7. 1817, in Glennville, Schenectady Co., N. Y. His parents were Nicholas and Nancy (Bovee) Spitzer. whose births were, respectively, Nov. 26, 1784, and Nov. 19,1701, and were married in the same county as born. The grandfather of our subject was Garrett, whose name he now bears. The Spitzer family, according to the tradition, came originally from Holland, and from here they removed to England, and were among the gentry of that time, yet, from some cause not now known, their financial condition became impaired to such an extent that the}' were induced to join the hardy yeomanr}' to better their condition. They came to America through the influence of Garrett's father's uncle, who was a Surgeon in the English army, and, having been in New York prior to the Revolution, gave such a glowing description of the Mohawk and Hudson V alleys to his friends upon his return, that they were induced to cast their lots and fortunes with those of Northern New York. The Spitzer family that came to ! this county was headed by Nicholas, who gathered up his personal effects and embarked for the Bucke}'e State, starting September 5, 1S36, which time, our subject states, there was a ! heavy frost, the effects of which were seen the 1 entire journey. Arriving here, Nicholas purchased 112 acres of land at $11 per acre, there being about fifteen acres "slashed." Garrett being the eldest of the family of the boys, and while he was rather disheartened at the appearance the country presented, yet he reasoned with the wisdom of a philosopher that as they ; were here, the better plan was to "pitch in"

: and make the best of it, and what was want- 1 ing in surroundings they might supply by hard ! labor. The result was, that in the fall following. they had forty acres well fenced, and in , three }'ears' time the farm was cleared. The day our subject attained his majority, he con- , tracted for 75 acres of land of King and Gun.

: During this time he made his father's house his home ; and having a cabin under way, and ! had the cage nearly complete, his next obj ject was to secure the bird. Their nuptials j were duly celebrated Nov. 21. 1844. his bride being Mary J. Branch, who was born in Hamp- ! shire Co., Mass., March 22, 1827, she being the ; 3'oungest of a famil}* of nine children, who i were born to Elisha and Sallie (Thompson) Branch, who were also natives of the same | State and county. His birth occurred April 0, 1787. that of his wife July 3, 1783. Their marriage occurred Oct. 3, 1810. They came West in 1832, and located in York Township. After purchasing his land, he had $25 left.

; Here the}' settled and remained until their death, which occurred Nov. 14, 1856; that of 1 his wife, Feb. 13, 1867 ; the}' were members of , the Congregational Church, and were the stanch representatives of that township. Their ! children are as follows : Emcline, of this township, the wife of L. M. Pierce; Betse}', Mrs. B. B. Hudson, of Detroit, Mich.; he was killed i by the railroad ; Rev. Edwin T., of Somerset.

Mich., full of 1880, who was accidentally killed; in the Revolutionary war. Hiram, at the age ! Nathan E., of Williamson. Mich.; Sarah, Mrs. of 10, removed with his parents to Herkimer Albert Mead, in Michigan ; Hannah. Mrs. II. J. Co.. N. Y., where his father died March 10, j Williams, of Oberlin, and Man* J.. Mrs. G. 1S32, his wife following him Nov. 12. seven Spitzer, of this township, who is the worthy years later. Hiram was raised to agricultural spouse of our subject. Of Mr. Spitzer' s broth- pursuits, remaining with his father until 22 er's family now living, are Aaron B., in York years of age. Left home, stayed one year, and 1 Township ; Jacob, in Chatham. Mr. Spitzer returned home, and cared for his parents until lived nine years on the farm he first owned, their decease. July 1. 1830, he was married to then purchased where he now resides. He has Miss Jacobs, who was born Sept. 29. 1S05, in 500 acres of land, which is well improved and Hillsboro Co.. N. H. She was a daughter stocked with sheep, which he makes more of a of John and Sallie Jacobs. Emigrated West in specialty than of any other stock. His efforts May, 1S49, locating on the farm he now resides have been crowned with marked success. If he upon, consisting of 120 acres, near La Fayette has succeeded better than many other men, it is Center. The father of Amos is j*et living ; albecause he has worked harder, and planned bet- ! though past his fourscore years, he is }*et vigter, and grasped the opportunities whenever orous and in the enjoyment of a reasonable presented, making them serve his purpose, degree of health for a man of his }*ears. His Raised up with limited education, his usefulness companion has several years since passed to and natural promptings have always been ham- her reward. For forty years. Mr. Sheldon has pered from the lack of a liberal education, been an acceptable member of the Close Comwhereby he might have attained much more munion Baptists ; his life and association with satisfactor}* results in other spheres of labor the world, has been in harmony with his pro- ! that his aspirations have pointed out. Has been fession. Has lived an honored and highly re- 1 a man of great energy and business enterprise, spected member in the community, and as he devoting his entire life to agricultural pursuits, now stands, with one foot almost upon the not seeking publicity of office, though, at the other shore, he is waiting the call of the Master, j solicitations of friends, has filled some impor- and is like a shock of corn fully ripe and ready - tant positions of trust and honor ; served sev- | to respond to His call. Amos was but a lad of i eral years as Director and Adjuster in the Ohio 4 years when his parents came from the Empire Farmers Insurance Company. Has been a man State. His home has since been on the farm j of excellent health, and temperate in his habits, his father located. His early boyhood was ! For man)* years has been a member of the Con- spent upon the farm and in attending school, gregational Church, and has ever borne his part , which advantages he improved, and for ten 1 as a citizen in the community as neighbor and terms, he has wielded the -- birch." and taught friend. To them have been born eight children acceptably in the county. Has been a man of ; - Alice M., Mrs. A. M. Loomis. Jones Co., Iowa ; more than ordinary ability and research, his 1 Eva, Mrs. W. C. Lyon, in Amherst ; A. T., qualifications being recognized to that extent j Amherst, in this township ; Aaron D., in Jones that the people have called upon him, through Co., Iowa; Adelbert L., banker in North the ballot box. to look after the school and Amherst; Francelia J., Louetti M. and Bessie, township's interest, as School Director. Town- A. D. SHELDON, farmer and county sur- ; ship Clerk and Trustee, and Land Appraiser, veyor; P. O. Whittlesey. Amos was born Feb. In 1874. he was elected County Surveyor, and 27, 1845, in Herkimer Co.. N. Y., the only child since re-elected at different times, and is at this . now living, born to his parents, who were Hiram time (1881) the incumbent. Ma}* 6. 1866. he i and Eirene (Jacobs) Sheldon. Hiram was born became the husband of Cordelia Childs, who ; June 22, 1798, in Montgomery Co., X. Y. He was born in this township, Aug. 18, 1842 ; she j wa3 the fourth of a family of eight children, is a daughter of Charles and Sallie (Adams) j who were born to his parents, six of whom Childs. He was born Dec. 14. 1802, in Ver- 1 reached man's estate. Amos and Anna (King) mont. She in New York. They were married j Sltfildon - he was born May 10, 1769. in Shelfield Dec. 1 2, 1837, and came West in 1 833, locating in Co., Conn., also his wife, in March 17. 1770. this township. To them were born a family of His father's name was Elijah, who was wounded | twelve children, including triplets. Amos D.

S. P. VAUGHN, blacksmith ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; is one of the eldest resident smiths in this part of the county. He was born July 20, 1S2S, in Mercer Co., Penn. His parents were John and Hannah (Phew) Vaughn. He was born about the year 1801, in Washington Co., Penn. ; his father's name was Joseph, to whom were ^ born JNancy, Thomas, Betsy, Lydia, John, Andrew ;bf those living are Thomas, now in Pennsylvania, and Andrew, in Michigan. Samuel P.

| emigrated West with his parents in 1845. His j father located in the township east of the lake, where he purchased 40 acres, where he lived five years ; then moved upon Short street, where he remained until his decease, which occurred in 1862. S. P. remained at home until 22 years of age ; his father being a blacksmith, and from him received his first lessons in iron working. In 1850. he located at the Center, at the place he now occupies, and has since been steadily engaged at his trade. The same year he came (1850), July 31, he married Maggie Ormsby, who was born Nov. 29, 1834, daughter of Alexander and Nancy (Wolfcale) Ormsby. He was born in 1801. in Chenango Co.. Penn. He was a son of George, who was a native of Ireland ; of Scotch and Irish parentage. He died in 1871, at the age of 97. Nancy Wolfcale was born in 1805, in Loudoun Co.. Va. Her mother's name, prior to her marriage, was Belinda Ashton. Her husband's name was John Wolfcale. To George Ormsby were born four children - Margaret, Anna, Joseph and Alexander, all deceased. To Alexander were born ten children, nine living - George, in Mahoning Co. ; Abraham, in Wells Co.. Ind. ; Sarah, Mrs. Henry Taylor, in Washington Co., Wis. ; Mrs. S. P. Vaughn ; Anna. Mrs. Joseph Ilich. in Wells Co.. Ind. ; Martha. Mrs. Aaron Osborne, of Isabella Co., Mich. ; Nancy, Mrs. William Schoonover, in Wells Co., Ind. ; John II. and Oliver A. in Wells Co., Ind. Alexander Ormsby removed to Ohio at an earl}' time, locating in Mahoning Co., where he lived until 1852, when he removed to Wells Co., Ind. ; settled in Union Township, in the wilderness. To Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn have been born five children ; but one now living, Rosa M. Mr. Vaughn has now been here over, thirty years ; he came here poor, yet has, by diligence and attention to his business, acquired a good home, besides has valuable property in Cleveland. He is one of the best smiths in the count}', and always does honest aud satisfactory work. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church twenty-six years.

N. H. WYATT, transfer; Clyde, Sandusky Co.; was born May 7, 1831, in Steuben Co., Wayne Township, N. IV. son of Jonathan and Phoebe (Buck) Wyatt. He was born in August, about the year 1776, in Providence, R. I.; he was a son of Stutely Wyatt, who was a near relative of Sir John Wyatt, who came over from Eu- ! gland in the Mayflower, in 1620. Phoebe Buck i ! was born in the northwest part of Pennsylvania, i Oct. 22, 1804 ; daughter of Benjamin Buck,

I who was of German descent. In 1S35, the | Wyatt family emigrated West to Montgomery I Township. Ashland Co., Ohio, where he pur- ; chased 40 acres, situated one mile north of the j town of Ashland, where they lived until Feb. j 22, 1843, when they located in this township, southeast part, on the farm now owned by Mr. |

, Iviplinger, where he remained until his death, ; which occurred in June, 1871. He was si man j of but limited education ; was a man of indus- 1 trious habits, and for fifty years was a member | of the Regular Baptist Church. During the j j war of 1812, he "drew at nine drafts " and j ; came free each time, and volunteered at last. \

To him were born seven children, all of whom 1 attained mature years - four of whom are liv- j ing - Susan, Mrs. Richard Stevenson, now in j Kansas ; Ann, now in Dade Co., Mo., the wife of Robert Baubelle ; Marvin B., in Clyde, San- i dusky Co.; and Nicholas, our subject, who is 1 the eldest of the number. At the age of 21, \ he hired out to work by the month. In 1854, he went West to Winnebago Co., 111., and engaged j ! in farming pursuits. Feb. 16,. 1857, was mar- ; ried to Harriet M. Blair, who was born in this ; township July 7, 1839, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Blair, of this township. Mr. Wyatt ; was a resident of Winnebago Co. for seven : years. In August, 1862. he enlisted in Co. B.

74th 111. V. I., serving three months ; then was transferred to second battalion, Co. H, and was in charge of a company of pioneers of the Pioneer Corps, whose place was in the advance j of the army to pioneer the way for the advancing columns - build bridges, and lay pontons across rivers and large streams not fordable, and were often underfire, when in the discharge of their duty. Served twenty months in this C capacity, was then transferred into the 1st U. I

S. Veteran Engineers, Co. F, where he served until the termination of the war. July 23. 1864, was Gen. Wood's Orderly, was bearing a dispatch to Gen. McPherson, and saw him shot from his horse, and was the first man to pick him up and place him in others' care. Upon his return from service, lived two years in this township, then removed to Clyde, Sandusky Co., this State, wLere he has since resided and is permanently located, and is engaged in the transfer and draying business. Of five children born him, three are living Clara E., a x teacher in the public schools at Clyde ; Eddie and Harriet. Mr. W}Tatt had two brothers in the late war ; Joel served eighteen months in the 6th 0. V. C. ; since dead ; has one child. Stella. Marvin B., enlisted first for three months in Co. K, 8th Ohio. After serving his time, he re-enlisted for three years, serving out his time ; was severely wounded at the battle of Gettj-sburg, and wras left for dead on the field. The Wyatt famity are true and loj'al Piepublicaus.

W. II. WIDEMAN. farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; is a native of this county, and was born in Guilford Township Sept. 10, 1831, the ninth child, in order of birth, born to his parents, who were Jacob and Anna (Guisinger) Wideman. At the age of 15, he was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade ; after its completion, he worked at jour work until he became pf age, at which time he and his brother John rented the home farm, which they carried on in partnership for four years ; he then bought out his brother's interest, carried on the same for three years longer. Nov. 19, 1847, he was married to Mary E. Shank, born Oct. 25, 1841. in Guilford Township, whose parents were Michael and Polly PI (Wideman) Shank (who was a daughter of John Wideman). Mrs. Wideman was of a family of three children, who were Henry and Mary E., both deceased, she. being the sole survivor of the children. Her father died when she was young ; her mother has since married and now resides in Michigan. Since Mr. Wideman abandoned the anvil and forge, and entered the marriage relation, he lias made several changes, and, though contrary to the adage that "the rolling stone gathers no moss," his several changes have resulted favorably to himself in a financial manner. His first removal from the home farm was to Chatham, where he purchased 71 acres - which was settled by one Blake - which he left after a residence of three years, and returned to the old farm, remaining a short time, then removed to Westfield, purchasing a farm in the northern part, south of Chippewa Lake, where he lived until he removed back to Guilford, and was engaged in running a saw-mill for two years ; then sold out and bought the ! William Shook farm, which he owned three j years, then sold and in the spring of 1870, moved to his present place of residence, his farm, a tract which was settled by George Wal- i lace, consisting of 125 acres. Mr. Wideman is one of the township's best citizens ; is esteemed i and highly respected by all who know him ; is a man of liberal thought and generousty disposed to all enterprises, which are calculated ! to advance the common interests of the people. 1 Of five children born him, but three are living , - Bertie M.. Flora Dell and Harrison Blake.

J. L. WIDEMAN, farmer; P. 0. Medina; born in Guilford Township, Feb. 17. 1840; the second of a family of five children, all of whom attained the }*ears of manhood and womanhood. ; The parents of the above were Philip and Elizabeth (Lance) Wideman. His father was named ! Philip, whose father was a native of Germany, ! and emigrated to the United States in the latter part of the last centuiw. The father of our subject was born in Canada, near Toronto ; wms of a numerous family, fourteen being the number born, twelve came to maturity. The family left Canada and came to this county when it was new, the grandfather of John L. making a settlement in Guilford when his son Phillip was young, who made a commencement in that township, where three of the children were born, 1 viz., Sarah A., Mrs. J. II. Johnson, of this township ; John L. and Mary E., Mrs. J. J. Lance, of Chatham. About 1845, the family moved to !

! Aug. 15, 1868. John was a lad of 10 years when his father died. His mother subsequently married Philip Long, and with them the children lived until coming to mature y ears. John L. was brought up to farming, which business he turned his attention to as soon as he became i his own master. Jan. 2, 1862, he was married to Laura Young, who was born March 18, 1841, in Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, whose par ents were Alva and Lucretia (Thompson)

Young ; both were natives of Vermont, and came to Chatham over forty years ago, and were the authors of eight children. After Mr. Wideman was married, he remained on the home farm. Remained in that township until 1871. when he moved to his present location in the extreme northwest corner of this township, where four townships meet. Litchfield, York, La Fayette and Chatham. Mr. Wideman has a good farm of 111 acres, a successful farmer, and the father of four interesting daughters, whose names are Ida J., Edith A., Bertha M. and Amy L. Mrs. Wideman is a member of the U. B. Church.

G. W. WALTZ, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey ; born July 3, 1S29, in Alleghany Co., Md.. the fourth of a family of six children who were born to George R. and Catharine (Houser) Waltz. George R. was born in Maryland, and was a son of John. Catharine Houser was a daughter of David Houser. John Waltz, the grandfather of G. W.. was a native of Germany, and emigrated to this country, locating in the Middle States. George R. Waltz emigrated West with his family to Wayne Co. in this State, landing Oct, 20, 1835, remaining there during the winter, and located in this township in the spring following, where he had previously purchased 110 acres, on Lot 10. in the northwest part of the township, which was unimproved, and which cost him 85 per* acre. He had built him a cabin previous to his moving his family ; the cabin was standing amidst the forest, just enough trees cut to admit standing-room for the cabin. When they drove the wagon in loaded with the family, it had to be backed out the same course it was admitted. At this time, our subject. G. W.. was a lad of 7 3'ears. Of the family now living, of his brothers and sisters, are Mary A., now Mrs. S. Wares ; Sevilla, the wife of Peter Bowman ; Eliza, now Mrs. W. E. Moulton ; and Catharine, now Mrs. John L. Waltz - all residents of this township. George R., the father of G. W.. remained upon the farm as long as he lived, as did his worthy companion. Both were members of the United Brethren Church, lie being one of the first members of that society, being a member before the organization of the church, and gave liberally toward its support, donating the ground for the church and cemetery, and wa^a man highly esteemed in the community as an upright man and consistent Christian.

His death occurred Sept, 3, 1854 ; that of his wife Nov. 22, 1875. George W. left home at 21 and hired out by the month, working five years in succession for one man in Litchfield. Jan. 3. 1855, he was married to Mary Ann Bowman, who was born Dec. G, 1S35, in Chippewa Township. Wayne Co., this State ; she ; was a daughter of John and Sarah (Traxler) Bowman : he was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Nov. 11, 180S, she Jan. 5, 1S10 ; they i were married Dec. 18, 1828. Their deaths oci curred as follows : His decease was Aug. 7,

. 1SG5 ; his wife's, Dec. 22, 187G. To them were | born a family of twelve children, seven of whom j are living. The parents of the above were ; members of the Christian Church for many i years prior to their death. For twelve years after G. W. was married, he lived on the home farm ; he came to the farm he now owns, in i 1869, and has since remained. Mr. Waltz, j during the late war, was among the number who volunteered their services in the defense of . their country's flag, leaving his home and family to battle for the maintenance of the prinj ciples similar to those for which our forefathers ! contended. He enlisted, Sept. 22, 1801, in Co.

B, 42d 0. V. I., as private, receiving the rank of Sergeant by promotion afterward He participated in the first battle of Vicksburg. Middle Creek. Arkansas Post, rear of Vicksburg. Jackson, Miss., and other engagements of a minor character ; with the exception of a slight | wound in the hand, he came through sound in i body and limb, after serving out his three 3'ears' term of enlistment. Since his return home, he has been engaged in farming. He has a farm of 76 acres, upon which he has erected, since his purchase, substantial improvements in the wa3r of buildings. He and wife are both members of the Christian Church at La Fa3*ette Center, of which he is a Deacon, he having been a member of this order for twenty - five years. They have three children - George P., Effie. Dora and Rhoda Irene.

J. L. WIGHTMAN, farmer ; P. O. Whittlese3'; 1 born in Jefferson Co.. Rodman Township, N. Y., Sept. 21, 1828; is the 3'oungest of a family of eleven children, eight of the number grew to ; maturit3' ; but three of the number are living - : Nanc3r, Mrs. Simeon Bo3*nton. of Norwalk ; Nathan and James L., of this township. The Wightmans are of Scotch descent, and, according to the tradition, seven brothers originally came from Scotland and settled in America ; from them originated the different families bearing the name.. The parents of onr subject were Nathan and Betsey (Osgood) Wightman. Nathan was born in Vermont April S, 1780, and went to Herkimer Co., N. Y., where he was married, and removed West in 1833, locating in this township, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1859. His companion died soon after his arrival to this count}'. James L. was but a lad of 6 when he was left motherless. He lived then with his sister Nancy the greater portion of the time until he attained his manhood, at which time he was found working out by the month. In the spring of 1850, caught the gold fever and went across the plains on foot, driving four yoke of oxen, standing guard every alternate night over their camp, as " eternal vigilance was then the price of safety," as Indians were plenty and only wanted an opportunity to do their work. After a journey of 105 days from St. Joe, Mo., they reached Hangtown, now Placerville, the place deriving its name from the number of men who had " stretched hemp " upon a certain oak tree. Mr. Wightman was one of the petitioners to the Legislature, to have it changed to its present name. Soon after his arrival, entered the mines, having expended all his surplus funds in tools and a week's provisions. In the spring he had saved 8661 clear of . all expenditures. His gold was every night deposited in the bank, which consisted of a large buckskin belt strapped about him - the combination he never lost - nor was he debarred from entering at will by the modern appliance of the "time lock." Being in the water so much, his health becoming impaired, he planned a trip to Oregon to recuperate his healtli ; sailed from San Francisco on the New World. After being on the ocean fifteen days, found themselves 1.500 miles from their starting-point, and 1,000 miles " at sea finally, striking the trade winds, were wafted north, at last reaching the mouth of the Columbia River; landed at John Jacob Astor's trading post, called Astoria. After a visit in and about that locality f '>r some time, returned to White Ilock Valley, four miles from Placerville, where he engaged in the grocery business. After nearly one year's association in the trade, came out with over $1,000 net proceeds. Then resolved to return home, but, meeting with a friend, lie was induced to return and engage in the milk business ; bought some cows, and in a short time sold out to his partner, with a gain of $800. Returned home in August, 1852, on the Pacific ; then on its trial trip on the mail route to New York. Upon his return home, located on the homestead now owned by his brother Nathan, where he engaged in farming. March 15, 1855. was married to Miss Bissell. daughter of E. Bissell. of Westfield, where she was born March 15. 1834, she being the second of a family of seven children, one brother and six sisters. Her mother's maiden name was Harriet Simmons. Since the marriage of Mr. Wightman. he has made several changes, but finally located at La Fayette Center, where he has 125 acres of land. Is a successful farmer, and raises the best of stock. Has 7-30 interest in twenty-one silver mining claims. Is one of the township's stanch men. Has three children - William B.. Lucy >1. and Charlie D. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. at Seville. Also of Medina Chapter B. A. M.

C. WHEELER, farmer ; P. 0. Whittlesey. Among the prominent farmers of this township that have attained their present position solely through their own individual and personal merits is Charles Wheeler, w*ho was born in Wiltshire, England, July 15, 1820. His parents were Richard and Elizabeth (Gasten) Wheeler He was raised a farmer, and was early in life kept closely at home, not even having the advantages of the common school. His education was confined to the use of the plow and other agricultural implements, indiscriminately. Thus schooled to hard labor and rigorous economy, he launched out into the world with the resolve that he would some day rise above the level of common yeomanry, and press his way up to the ranks of independent husbandry. July 31, 1850, he was wedded to his, worthy helpmeet, whose name was Mary Blizzard, born May 12. 1820 ; she was a daughter of Thomas and Catharine Pierce Blizzard, both natives of the same place as Mr. Wheeler. Soon after the marriage of our subject, he sailed for America, coming direct to the Buckeye State, and making his first halt in Jackson Township, Wayne Co., but remained there but a short time, when lie moved to this township in 1851. When lie started to housekeeping, after buying a few necessary articles, all the money he had left was 25 cents. Their outfit was neither grand nor expensive, it all being second-hand. His stove

(if such we ma}* call it) cost $2.50. with a leaky tea-kettle, au old bedstead, some dishes which were given them. These, with a stool and broken chair, constituted, in a general way, their outfit for housekeeping. His first purchase of land was 9 acres, which he sold soon after, and purchased G5 acres, but remained on it but nine months, making his first permanent location where he now resides. His first purchase here was 40 acres, for which he paid $30 per acre ; he next added 40 more, and yet another, and, lastly, he added 624r making, in all, 1824 acres, which is under good improvement, and is well stocked with cattle and sheep. His farm, situated northwest of and adjoining Chippewa Lake, is ornamented by a modern style farm- house, erected in 1SS0, and one of the best in the township ; and. for all of these, he owes no man a dollar. His motto in life has always been, " Pa}' as you go," and, for the last twentyfour years, he has never run an account or made a bill with auy man but what would be followed with immediate settlement ; has never entered suit against any man, nor has the same been served upon him. The fruits of his merriage have been four children, but three living, viz. : Lavina, now married, and residing in Guilford Township ; Richmond R. and Bradley, at home. Mr. Wheeler, though not a member of any church, is an often attendant at the house of worship, and contributes to the support of the Gospel.