Chatham Township (part 1 of 3)

Chatham Township

Although the county was organized in 1813, it is worthy of being observed that settlements did not commence in every township simultaneously. Mankind are not inclined to live remote from each other ; on the contrary, those who were born and reared in the same region, generally seek after and associate together. And in peopling a new country the timidity and the friendship of the female sex for near neighbors often induces families to settle near each other.

Chatham township was organized Dec. 5, 1833. The first township officers were Nedabiah Cass, Joel Lyon, and Irani Packard, trustees. At the first election there were only eleven voters, to wit : Gay lord C. Warner, Joel Lyon, Nedabiah Cass, Moses Parsons, Barney Daniels, Amasa Packard, Ebenezar Shaw, Amos Utter, Iram Packard, Harvey Edwards and Thomas F. Palmer. Six of which in 1861, are yet residents in the township.

The first election for Justice of the Peace was in May, 1835. Orin Shaw and Thomas F. Palmer were opposing candidates. Mr. Shaw had one vote majority. Moses Parsons and Thomas F. Palmer contested that election. A trial of strength of influence was had a second time, which being illegal was set aside. A new election was ordered. Orin Shaw and Amasa Packard Jr., were the opposing candidates, and Shaw was elected by a majority of two votes. Politics was not known in the strife ; other causes fired the friends of each to array themselves against each other.

The first school was taught in a private dwelling in the fall of 1833 by Verta Richards, since deceased. The pupils at that school were Lydia, Chloe, Eliza and Joseph Palmer. Celia, Emeline Richards, Catharine, Polly and Cornelia Packard, Mary, Orin and Alfred Shaw and Catharine Frazell.

Visiting Party

A party of what might be called at that time young folks, made the necessary arrangements to visit their acquaintances in Harris ville. The day came and all congregated, dressed in the then best style to go in company. Two choice pair'of oxen were j^ked, sleds were filled with clean straw, quilts were spread to prevent straw-beards from sticking to their choice calico or flannel dresses, and they started off at a good oxtrot on their visit. At that date it was considered a great convenience to have an ox team in which to travel, and no female considered her fashionable dignity insulted by riding in an ox sled or wagon.

Ftest Marriage

The first couple married were Henry K. Joline and Eleanor Parsons, in 1820, and thirteen years prior to the organization of the township. A messenger traveled through to Sullivan, a distance of fourteen miles without any horse, and piloted Esquire Close through the woods to Chatham to tie the marriage knot. When Esq. Close started for Sullivan, he came to the sage conclusion to go the trail to Harrisville and from there by another trail tojjhis home, rather than to venture fourteen miles travel through woods.

Moses Parsons was the first settler, and made the first opening in the township in 1819, about one mile south of the center. He came from Massachusetts, died in Chatham in the month of October, 1843, aged 74 years.

The first Congregational Church was organized in April, 1834, under the Union Plan, and was attached to the Presbytery. The names of members at its organization were Barney Daniels and wife, Ebenzer Shaw and wife, Joel Lyon and wife, Amasa Packard and wife, Gideon Gaftlner and wife, Irani Packard and wife, Orin Shaw and wife, George, Phillip, and Jacob and Sarah Packard, making 18 members. In 1843 a division or schism got root and eventually divided the church into two separate organizations, one part advocating the Presbyterian plan, the other sustaining the Oberlin plan. During the excitement two church edifices respectable in appearance and well finished, were built, two preachers were hired a part o*all the time. Efforts were used by each denomination to secure large attendance, a spirit of emulation rather than vital piety prevailed. The pockets of each were often depleted to pay the monetary matters. They continued thus struggling for fifteen years. In process of time the schisms were either healed or died out, and the two became united in 1858, and now compose a large and influential church. There is at the center a Methodist Episcopal Church respectable in numbers and in influence.

was, for many months, unable to labor, owing to painful and severe sickness, and his situation became known to those residing in Harrisville township. Every night they furnished batchers until he was able to be carried to another place. They came with teams, took himself and family to Harrisville township and supported him while there free of charge, and when he was supposed restored to health they brought himself and family to their own residence. Such was the feeling and such the noble principles of benevolence that existed among the first settlers, and thank God the same trial of character is still exhibited by them, though traveling down to life's sunset.

Chatham Statistics Personal Property

If the wealth that yearly results from the crops of Oats, Grass-seeds, Potatoes, Hay, and other articles of trade and commerce, were added, it would not be exceeding probability to place the annual products at $209,000.

Chatham is an agricultural township. Of course the fund invested in merchandise is limited in amount. The farmers, residing within fifteen miles of rail-road stations, are accustomed to go there with their surplus produce.

Although the township is comparatively young, since organization, there are evident traits of industry. Houses, barns and other buildings, intended for accommodation and comfort, give evidence of taste and neatness not excelled by townships that have been longer settled.

Source changes here: from History of Medina County and Ohio, Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time ... a History of Medina County, Giving an Account of Its Aboriginal Inhabitants ... Pioneer Incidents, Its Growth, Its Improvements, Organization of the County ... Biographical Sketches; Portraits of Some of the Early Settlers and Prominent Men, Etc., Etc. .., by Perrin, William Henry, D. 1892?, Comp, published 1881; 44,411 words in this source stream.

Chatham Township

LEVI L. CLAPP, farmer ; P.O. Chatham Center. The Clapp family, trace their origin to one Roger Clapp, who sailed from Plymouth, E11- land, March 20, 1 009, in a vessel bearing the name "Mary and John." whose passengers were the first settlers in Dorchester. His wife was Johannah Ford. Roger Clapp afterward became a prominent man in that locality; was commissioned a Captain and placed in charge of Fort Independence, in Boston Harbor, which he commanded for twenty'-one years ; was one of the founders of the church in Dorchester, and a member of the same for sixty years. Levi, whose name heads these lines, was born June 15, 1810, jn Hampshire Co., Mass.; eldest child bom to Ira* and Judith (Wild) Clapp, who were born, respectively, March 14, 1783, and Jan. 1, 1781. The children of Amasa were Maryr, Paul, Salma, Elah, Dorothy', Ira, Amos, Ly'man, Moses and Morris. Hiring out to work at $8 per month, he, after a few years of patient labor, saved enough to justify him in making a purchase. The next thing in order was a helpmeet, which he found in the person of Lucinda House ; their nuptials were celebrated x\pril 15, 1835; she was born Nov. 16, 1812, in Chesterfield, Mass., and daughter of Gershom and Mar}' (Utley) House. He was born in Ashford, Conn., in 1777 ; she in 1785. Shortly after the marriage of Mr. Clapp, he started West with $500, to invest in land, but hardly knew where he would go; but, on the boat, met with Lemuel Allis, who was on his way to this county', who induced him to accompany him. He finally' purchased 179f acres at $5 per acre, paying what he had to spare, and gave his obligation for the remainder. His first work was to build him a cabin for the reception of his wife, y'et back in the East. She came out afterward, in company' with a family' to Hinckley Township, and hired a convey'ance to bring her to her husband's home in the woods. Their first meal was eaten olf of a high box, which they' partook of standing, she having brought the butter and pork from Massachusetts with her. The first y'ear, his time was employed in alternately working for himself, clearing, and working out whenever he could obtain a day's labor. The first fall he put in a small piece of wheat. The next winter, Mr3. Clapp, having had some experience down East as teacher, organized a subscription school of twenty-six scholars, furnishing the room and fuel and boarding herself, receiving therefor $2 per week. Mrs. Clapp had taught school in Massachusetts. Mr. Clapp has often worked one-half a day to earn enough money' to enable him to get a letter from the post office at Lodi, walking after the same. Notwithstanding disadvantages, he and his faithful wife labored on, and, after years of arduous labor and much self-denial, theyr are in the possession of an abundance of everything that will conduce to their comfort and happiness, having over 360 acres of choice land, and adorned with excellent farm buildings. To them have been born four children, viz.: Amasa L., of this township; Julia M., of St. Louis, the wife of Alvin Dy er, who is a reporter for the Globe- Democrat and other papers in the city' ; George T.. in Allegan Co., Mich., and Alvin R.,on farm | adjoining. While Mr. and Mrs. Clapp have 1 been successful in life in acquiring this world's I goods, y'et they' have not done this to the exclusion of laying up treasures above, as they' have for forty'-five years been consistent members of the Congregational Church.

LUTHEll CLAPP, retired farmer; P. 0. Chatham Center. Among the representative farmers and self-made men of this township, is the above-mentioned. gentleman, who was born Jan. 20, 1813, in Chesterfield Township, Hampshire Co., Mass., son of Ira Clapp, who was | born March 14, 1783, and w'as a son of Amasa,

I Dorothy and Ira yet remain on the homestead in Massachusetts. The Clapp family' are gcnj erally farmers as a class, and of the successful ; kind, to which vocation our subject was, in , early' life, quite thoroughly' drilled, as well as in the fundamental rules of a common-school education. Aug. 31, 1837, he was united in ! matrimony to Hannah Jackson, who was born ! Feb. 25, 1818, in Northampton. Mass. ; she was I a daughter of Benjamin and Electa (Miller) came West, having, when he started, $300 in j money, which he had earned prior to his mar- i riage, working out by the month, which he invested upon his arrival, buying one-half inter- ; est in his brother Levi's land and stock and tools, he having preceded him one year ; thus engaged in partnership, they continued in this relation for twelve years, at which time there was a division, and each assumed absolute control over their own individual affairs. To Mr. Clapp have been born four children, who are Caroline, since the wife of Jonathan Beach, of this township ; Ellen, now Mrs. Silas Moody, of Gratiot Co., Mich.; Adelaide, Mrs. John B. Whitney, and Dyer A., who now resides on the home farm, which consists of 235 acres. Mr. Clapp is now retired from active business, having been successful in his career as a farmer and business man. Mr. Clapp's parents never came to this country to settle, but died in Massachusetts, he Jan. 27. 1850, she Dec. 26, -same year, and was, for many years, a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. Luther Clapp and wife, since the spring of 1841, have been members of the same church as that of his parents. His father's family were all very temperate, neither using intoxicating liquors of an}' kind, or even tobacco, which example has since been ever followed by his descendants, even down to his grandchildren. Although a stanch and standard Republican, yet he has never craved publicity in the official relations of his township, and has declined all invitations to public honors, and been content and best satisfied to remain in the quiet walks of life. His sound judgment and ripe experience in business affairs, and, pertaining to agricultural matters, are worthy of the emulation and practice of the rising generation. He is a liberal patron of the public journals, there being over a dozen of papers and periodicals taken in his family. Has been a patron of the Cleveland Leader and New York Inde-_ pendent since their commencement.

A. L. CLAPP, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Chatham Center ; is the eldest child born to Levi L. and Lucinda (House) Clapp ; his birth occurred Sept. 20, 1836, in this township. At the age of 21, he set out for himself; his first employment was in a saw-mill for William Packard, for whom he worked one year ; afterward for Wales Dyer. Subsequently, he purchased an interest in the same, which firm was l lasted one year. April 5, I860, married Eui pkemia Talbot, who was born on Oct. 22, 1839, j in Madison Co., N. Y., being the eldest of a \ family of five children, born to Edward and Cynthia (Reynolds) Talbot. In August, 1862, though recently married, left his wife and donned the blue for three years. First enlisted i in Co. K, 42d Infantry, and served two years as j Wagonmaster. In 1864, was transferred to the j 96th 0. Y. I. ; went into the ranks ; afterward 1 was advanced to Corporal, and served until the \ close of the war. Soon after his return home, he engaged in the produce business, residing at j Chatham Center. Iu 1867, he began farming, j Since 1869. he has resided on the farm he now i owns, which consists of 100 acres. In 1S74, he 1 engaged in the fine-stock business, making a specialty of the breeding of thoroughbred short- ! horn cattle, with Royal Airdrie at the head of ; his herd. Also of improved Amerian merino j sheep and Berkshire swine, and, in this line of i stock, has been the leading representative in - Chatham Township. Since 1S78, has served as President of the agricultural association of the ; county, his term expiring in 1881. Is a man ! that is well read in matters pertaining to the j stock business, and is a liberal patron of the j leading stock journals and agricultural papers of the day, as well as the general news. But one | child has been born to him - Edna, whose birth occurred Oct, 14, 1861, deceased Aug. 5, 1S64. j

A. R. CLAPP, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Cen- : ter ; is the youngest child born to Levi and Lucinda Clapp. His first observations were ! made in this township March 12, 1843 ; has j been raised to the business of his worthy pa- ; ternal ancestor, and lived with him until his j reunion with Martha M. Talbert, who was born Nov. 14, 1848. in this township, daughter of Edward and Cynthia (Reynolds) Talbert. The marriage of Alvin R. was duly solemnized in 1868. Their union has been blessed with three children - Edwin L., born June 10, 1870; Charles B., born Aug. 22, 1876 ; Clyde, born May 29, 1880. Since his marriage, he has resided on the farm adjoining his father's. As readers, the Clapp family are - noted for their generous and liberal patronage of the literary ; journals and newspapers, as the mail which comes to their address most truthfully attests.

lem, Washington Co.. N. Y. ; son of Job and Jump. Mr. Cleveland has a good farm of 315 Hannah (Clark) Cleveland. The Clevelands acres, and, for forty-five years, he and wife have descended from one Moses Cleveland, who been members of the Congregational Church. 1 came from England in 1G35, and settled in He is a solid Republican and a citizen highly Woburn. Mass. Both Job and wife were na- esteemed in the community, tives of Rhode Island. His father was Deliv- SIMEON CONKLIN, farmer; P. 0. Lodi; erance Cleveland, to whom was born four wTas born in Tioga Co., N. Y., Dec. 14, ISIS, children - Benjamin, Abel, Job and Hannah, the third child born to Jonathan and Lucy who were born in New York, where their par- (Nicholds) Conklin. Jonathan was born April cuts located when leaving Rhode Island. To 23, 1794. Lucy Nicholds was a daughter of Job were born eleven children, who were Anna, Simeon Nicholds. Simeon came West with his Hannah, Daniel, Lydia, Susan, Mar}*, Roxanna, parents in 1837, locating in Harrisville. His Job, Ira, Levi and Benjamin ; all of them lived father was a cooper by trade, which our subject to maturity. Of those living are Levi and partially learned at home, and would have com- Benjamin, in Salem ; Mary, the wife of Mr. pleted it there, but ran away from his father Graves, of Vermont ; Roxanna, in Wisconsin, ere he had it finished. After he left his father's, and Ira. of this county and township, who was he completed the same, at which he worked for reared to farming pursuits. Nov. 18, 1821, he several years afterward. Feb. 15, 1849, he was was married to Elizabeth Russell, who was married to Laura M. Belding. who was born in born Oct. 10, 1799, in Salem. Washington Co., Portage Co., Ohio, in January , 1825, daughter : N. Y., whose parents were William and Submit of Titus and Lucy (Bostick) Belding, both (Fosgitt) Russell. William Russell was born natives of Vermont. Gershom Bostick, the in Washington Co., N. Y., and was Treasurer of grandfather of Mrs. Conklin, emigrated West j that count}' for many years, and was a son in 1805, and was one of the first settlers in ! of Ebenezer, born in Connecticut, and was a that county. Mr. Belding, the father of Mrs. ! soldier in the war of the Revolution. His wife Conklin, came West with the Bosticks, and ! was a Wilson before marriage. Job Cleve- was raised in that county, and afterward marland, the father of Ira, was in the Revolution, 1 ried his wife out of that family. To Gershom . as was also Daniel Clark, Ira's grandfather on were born three children, Titus being one of his mother's side - he was killed in the battle two sons, to whom was born a family of twelve of Bunker Hill. Job, the brother of Ira, was I children, all of whom grew to man's estate, also a soldier in the war of 1812. After the Of those living, arc Melvina, of Iowa, now the marriage of Mr. Cleveland, he located on a j wife of Joseph Wilcutt ; Sarah, Mrs. Snell, of farm in his native county, where he lived until Minnesota ; Mrs. Mary Boswortli, of Michigan ; 1831, when he moved to Akron. Summit Co., : Gershom B., in Stark Co., Ohio, also Omar : where he was engaged in the mercantile bus- Byron, in Findlay, an engineer ; Edmund, in iness two years ; subsequently engaged in ; Washington, Clerk in the Treasurer's office. ! farming near Akron. In 1840.. he removed to Of Mr. Conklin's brothers and sisters, four are Guilford Township, locating two years, when living - Phoebe. Mrs. Fleming. Mrs. Matilda W. he moved to his present place of living, where ; Cotton ; and Charles, now in Minnesota. The he bought 197 acres of land, situated one mile parents of Mrs. Conklin were members of the and a half north of the Center, for which he 1 Disciples' Church. Mr. Conklin moved on the paid $8 per acre, upon which there were no ' farm he now owns in 1S49, where he had located j improvements. Five years after his arrival, he j his land at $11 per acre. No improvements moved to Mississippi, and, in company with ; had been made on the land. There were 55 Mr. Blodgett, built a saw-mill, but, as the ele- acres in the first purchase, and he has since ; ments and times seemed to work against them, j added to it until he has 87. The cabin he the enterprise did not prove a financial success, j erected at his coming, yet stands in the yard and he returned after two years' Southern ex- ; as a relic of former days. He has now a good I perience. Since that time, he has been a constant home, and in easy circumstances, the result of resident of the township. He has three chil- j the labor and savings of his manhood's years, dren living - Elizabeth. Mrs. Suggett ; Laura, | Mr. and Mrs. Conklin have no children. He is ; Mrs. Alfred Samelson, and Clara. Mrs. Amos | a liberal patron of the leading newspapers of

Biographical Sketches

WILLARD H. COLE, harness-maker, Chatham Center ; was born Aug. 1, 185-4, in Penfield, Lorain Co., Ohio, son of Hanson and Nancy (Mallard) Cole. Hanson was born in New York State in 1817, and was a. son of Walker Cole. Nancy was also a native of New York, and a daughter of John Mallard. Walker Cole came to this county when it was comparatively new; was a farmer, and one of the esteemed citizens of the community in which he resided. His son Hanson was married in Litchfield. To him were born five children ; three. living - Delia. Abbie and Willard. Willard's father now resides in Strongsville. He resided eight years in Chatham and twenty in Penfield, where W. H. was born. W. H. was raised to farming pursuits, and left home at the age of 19 to do business upon his own account. Six years were spent in the cheese-factory at Chatham Center, in the employ of Maj. Williams. April 15, 18S0, he bought out the harness-shop aud interest of Andrew Greenwald, and has since been conducting the same. Mr. Cole, though a young man, is, by his integrity, securing to himself a liberal and growing patronage. He employs skilled labor, and, using the best of material and placing his work upon the market at the very lowest prices, he has a promising future before him. Feb. 24, 1875, he was married to Etta Brogan, born in Chester Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1853, daughter of John and Phoebe (Whitcraft) Brogan, now in La Fayette Township. Two children - Grace and Eva - are born to them. Both Mr. Cole and wife are members of the Congregational Church.

L. C. CRANE, farmer ; P. 0. Chatham Center ; born May 27, 1822, in Schoharie Co., N. Y.; sou of Charles A. and Lydia (Fuller) Crane, who were born in Massachusetts March 14, 1797, and Aug. 15, 1800, respectively. They were married Jan. 11, 1817. To them were born ten children - Emily, Lyman C., Aslibil, Lewis L.. Elmina, Hannah, Walter. Abigail, John and Sarah. Of the above, six are living - Emily, of La Grange, the wife of Noah Holcomb ; L. C., this township ; Lewis, in La Grange ; Elmina (Mrs. J. Richardson), of Wood Co. ; Walter, in Wellington, and Sarah (Mrs. Daniel Sheldon), also of Wellington. John was a soldier, and died in the service. The religious belief of the family has heretofore been of the Close-Communion Baptist, and politics Democratic. The younger members of the Crane family have, been Republican. Mr. Crane, our subject, came West with his parents when he was 14 years of age. The}' settled in La Grange, Lorain Co., Ohio. Here his parents died - she February 5, 1855, and he Jau. 19, 1S78. Mr. Crane was raised a farmer. Jan. 21, 1841, he married Dianah C. Hastings, born in Wilna Township, Jefferson Co.. N. Y., Oct. 16, 1829, daughter of Curtis and Polly (Graves) Hastings. Mr. Crane has been engaged iu farming. He first purchased 50 acres in Penfield. Came to this county, locating in La ; Fayette in 1S69, purchasing 168 acres where Duncan Nairn now resides, which farm Mr. Crane owned until 1876, when he sold out.

! Mary, born July 5, 1845, now the wife of Ed- | ward Goodyear. They now occupy the home ! farm. They have three children - Charles, j George and Edna. All the family are memj bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. j and Mrs. Crane have lost three children - all | died of consumption - Dianah, born Aug. 4,

I also one child living with them, named Olive, born March 2, 1869 ; also Clarence C., their grandson, born Oct. 26, 1876, son of Ches- ! ter. John Crane, uncle of L. C., died in the : war of 1812.

EBENEZER DUSTIN, farmer; P. 0. Chatham Center ; is a descendant of one of the early settlers of Portage Co.; was born March 5, 1821 ; son of Seth and Betsey (Redfield) Dustin. The Redfields descended from one Theophilus Redfield, who was born in England in 1GS2, and came to Connecticut iu 1704, and settled in Killingworth one year later. Ilis : wife was Priscilla Grinnell. From this family have descended a numerous progeny, several of whom filled important stations in civil and military life. Seth, the father of Ebenezer, emigrated West from New Hampshire in 1S13, locating in Portage Co., where he remained until his death. He was one of the pioneers of that county, and upon his way West passed ! through Cleveland. It was then a trading-post, there being but a few dwellings in the place. At the time of his location in Suflield, they had to go sixty miles to mill. Soon after Mr. Dustin arrived in Portage Co., be erected a sawmill in Suflield Township, it being one of the first enterprises of the kind in that locality. To him were born Mandana, now Mrs. Robert Jordan, of Elkhart, Ind.; Sabrina, who died at 23 ; Cyrena, now Mrs. P. Merrill, of Utah ; Sylvanus, of Webster Co., Mo.; Ebenezer, this township : Harriet M., now Mrs. Elisha Ellsworth, in Richfield, Summit Co.. Ohio ; also G-eorge,* Chandler and Seth. Ebenezer left home at the age of 17. His first adventure in the way of travel was to Michigan, which, not having sufficent attraction for him, he returned to his native county and learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for twenty-five years. At the age of 23, April 4, 1844, he was married to Rebecca Raudenbush, who was born in Berks Co., Penn., October, 1824, daughter of Adam and Barbara (Spone) Raudenbush. They were both born in Reading, Penn., in 1800. To them were born six children, four of whom grew to maturity - Mrs. Dustin; Adam, in Iowa ; Isaac, in Indiana, and William, in Michigan. Mrs. Dustin's parents moved West to Portage in 1842, afterward moved to Indiana ; remained there three years, then came to this township, where they died. Before Mr. Dustin left Suffield Township, he began farming, which he carried on for eight years, then dropped his trade, and turned his attention exclusively to farming. In 18G5, he moved to this county, locating in Hinckley, where he remained until 1869, when he located where he now resides. He has 241 acres of land, and was the first to introduce into the township short-horn cattle. Of a family of ten children born him, six are living - Ina L., now the wife of L. A. Wilson, attorney at law in Cleveland ; Harvey E., Nora, now Mrs. L. A. Severcool, of this Township ; Erwin D., Allon C. and Bessie L. Harvey E. was a soldier in the late war, and was a member of Co. H, 177th 0. V. I., returning home safe. Mr. Dustin has always been a Republican.

BARNEY DANIELS, retired, Chatham Center ; is one of the pioneers of this township, and was born July 27, 1708, in Hampshire Co., Plainfield Township, in the "old Bay State." His parents were John and Lucy (Monroe) Dans riels : he was born in Bridgewater Township. Plymouth Co., Mass., son of William Daniels, whose death was brought about by being overj heated and then immersing himself in cold ; spring-water. Lucy Monroe was born in Hampshire Co., daughter of Jonathan Monroe. Barney was the third child of a family of twelve children. Seven of the number attained to man's estate. Our subject learned the shoemaker's trade after he left home, which business he followed for several years. Jan. 29, 1S22, he married Mehitable Lincoln, whose | birth was Feb. 18, 1794, daughter of Joseph 1 Lincoln. In November, 1832, he emigrated I West, in company with Amasa Packard and j several other families, who cast their lots in the | Buckeye State. Mr. Daniels swapped his farm i down East (which, he says, was one-half rocks and the other portion break-knolls ") for 125 acres where he now resides, which, at his coming, presented to his view a wilderness waste.

A small log cabin was constructed, after some delay, it requiring three half-days to raise it (inasmuch as he declined furnishing whisky for the occasion). For several years. Mr. Daniels experienced many of the privations and hard- |. ships that are endured by the frontiersman. In the spring of 1834, he had but one peck of | corn-meal in his house. One Saturday, a neigh- I bor came, who was without anything for his family, and craved assistance, which was grant- 1 ed by dividing the meal - all he had. Mr. i Daniels then started, in pursuit of work, to Harrisville Township, stating his case to several - that he would work for anything they had ! to spare that would satisfy hunger. Mr. Daniels was a good woodsman. He rareh' went by the trace of the ax upon the tree's side, but would " strike out " through the forest, going miles to his destination, never losing his course. He was the first Supervisor in the township, as well as the first Treasurer. When he came here, there were but eleven voters in the township. He has always indorsed the principles of Jackson and Jefferson. For two 3'ears, he served the county as its Treasurer, and for many years has been a member of the Congregational Church ; was one of its Ruling Elders. He and his wife were of the few who constituted the first organization, his wife being a member ere she left Massachusetts. Mr. Daniels, before dividing out his land among his children, had 255 acres. He has never changed his res- idence since lie came here, except to remove j daughter of Luther and Sallie (Hall) Nelson, from his log cabin to his present domicile. He Three years after his marriage, he came West has already passed the age allotted to man, be- I to Cuyahoga Co., where he purchased 108 acres ing now past fourscore, yet he is well preserved of land. In 1S41, he located on the place he for one of his years. His faithful companion has j now owns, and has since remained. His wife passed over before him ; her decease occurred j died Feb. 6, 1870. leaving three children - Ma- j in 1873. Of six children born him, but four ria. of Williams Co., wife of Josiah Austin ; : are living, viz., John, who has settled near by ; i Celista A., now Mrs. N. W. White, of this town- i Henry, in Kalamazoo, Mich.; Lincoln, now a ship; Phcebe J., Mrs. Frank Mantz. Mr. Edson merchant at Grafton. Lorain Co., Ohio ; and j first purchased 60 acres, afterward added 30 i Susan, now the wife of Esquire Whitman, of more. The land was formerly owned by Irani this township. Mr. Daniels will be long re- Packard. Was married to second wife, April membered in the minds of his friends and de- 8, 1S72. Her name was Mrs. Rebecca Austin, seen dan t s', long after he has passed to his rest, i born in Wallingford, New Haven Co., Conn., in CALEB EDSON, farmer; P. 0. Chatham 1806. She died in 1876, leaving no issue. Dec. Center ; was born Dec. 4. 1801, in Willington ; 8, 1878, he was married to Mrs. Mary Ann Ran- Township, Tolland Co., Conn. His parents dall, born in New Haven March 18, 1S14 ; was were John and Jerusba (Hatch) Edson. John ; a sister of his second wife. She was a daughter was a son of Jesse, who was a son of Obed, who of William and Jane (Cameron) Reed. William was a son of Samuel, whose father was John was a son of Martin Reed, who came over with Edson. The Edson family came from England. La Fayette, and fought under him during the Samuel, who was the great-great-grandfather of Revolution. The father of Jane .Cameron was j Caleb, was born near London, and came to Daniel, a Highland Scotchman, and when but a ; America in the latter part of the sixteenth cen- cadet, was pressed by the British in the Revotury. The old family Bible, printed in 1781, lution, and, upon his first opportunity, escaped now in Mr. Edson's possession, tells the follow- from them, and came to the States, still wearing ' ing : Jesse w'as born in Bridgewater, May 24, , his kilt and hose. Mr. Edson is a man of re- -

Caleb, Hannah, Jesse, David, Howard. John, always been a liberal patron of literature ; has I Susannah, Hannah and Elizabeth. Jesse's wife, always borne the part of an honest and worth}' j was Susannah Howard, and he was born March member of the commonwealth, and is held in < 25, 1748 ; they were married in 1768. Of those high esteem by all who know him. who grew up and raised families -were Jesse, . D. P. FELLOWS, farmer and stock trader ; j Howard, John, David, Hannah and Elizabeth. P. O. Chatham Center; was born Jan. 4, 1836, . John Edson was born in Buckland. Franklin in Wayne Co., N. Y .; son of Henry and Polly ; Co., Mass., April 8, 1779, and was married to (Porter) Fellows. Henry was born Feb. 14, , Jerusha Hatch, born in 1779, in Willington, Conn. 1811, in the Empire State; he was a son of I To them were born five sons and three daugh- William, of Scotch ancestry, and was a soldier j ters, viz.: Caleb, Anna, Otis, Jerusha. Almon, in the war of 1812. Polly Porter was born Susannah, Dinarbus and John B. Our subject, at July 20, 1811 ; daughter of John and Deborah the age of 8 years, went on the sea, and engaged Porter, who were born Nov. 16. 1767, and Jan. with his uncle, George Hatch, as cabin-boy. re- 12, 1771, respectively. He died Sept. 28, 1828 ; maining with him about three years. In 1811, she, Jan. 2, 1831. Polly Fellows died March he went onboard an American man-o'-war ship, 21,1840. To John and Deborah Porter were Constellation, and sailed in the waters of the ! born twelve children, but three of whom are Mediterranean. After the breaking-out of the now living - Deborah, in Michigan; Phcebe, in war, he was placed in the naval school, and, New York ; and Betsey, in Geauga Co., Ohio, after four years' close application, graduated as To Henry Fellows and wife were born four midshipman ; then went on the brig Enterprise, children, viz.: William, who left home when a under Capt. Allen ; then the brig Philander ; lad, went off' to sea on a " whaler," and never afterward sailed on the brig Amelia, which was was heard from afterward ; Daniel P.. in this his sea service. Jan. 15. 1825, was married to township; Sallie, Mrs. Benjamin A. Bissell, of Sallie Nelson, born in Southwick Dec. 22, 1801, ; this township ; and an infant unnamed. Henry, of whom grew to maturity, whose parents were Truman and Roxanna (Allis) Leonard : both were born in Massachusetts. His native place was in Worthington. He was a son of Ezra, and of Irish descent. The grandfather of Roxanna Allis was a Scotch missionary. Truman Leonard emigrated West with his family in July, 1835, locating in this township, one mile north of the Center, where he purchased 300 acres of land in a wild state ; settling on this, he cleared it up, and remained on the same until his death. He was not a man to mingle much in political j matters, }'et a man of good information for the chances afforded him. He was alwa}'s a stanch and reliable member of the Whig party. At the age of 21, Ezra went to Akron, and began work in the Stone Mills, operated by Beach & Co., and, in less than four }'ears from the day he entered the -mill as a novice, he had progressed so rapidly, that he was then placed in charge of the same, the mill having a capacity of 300 barrels per day. In a short time after his taking charge of the mill as head miller, his flour received the first premium at the New York Agricultural Society in 1S43, it receiving the diploma over all of the many competitors. He became so thoroughly established as a first-class miller, that he retained the position for thirtyfour consecutive years. He has been thrice married, first in 1842, to Alvira Weston, born in Cuyahoga Co., daughter of Asa Weston. She died in 1848, leaving two children. George M., now in Akron, and Alvira D.. now Airs. Frank Wadsworth. He was next married to Electa Wadsworth, daughter of Sardau and Alma Wadsworth. She died shortly afterward, leaving no issue. His present wife was Mary M. Slater, a native of Massachusetts, a lady of education and marked intelligence, having, for several years, been a teacher in the public schools. Mr. Leonard has 240 acres of land in this township, which his father settled, besides valuable property in Akron. He cast his first vote for Henry Clay, and has always been an enthusiastic supporter of the Republican party. For five years past, he has been living on his farm, and engaged in farming and stock-raising. His stock is of the best, his cattle being about seven-eighths pure, and his horses, of which he keeps a goodly number, are of the best stock, which he breeds for the market ; and, in the breeding of the same, lie takes especial pride.

H. MORGAN, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center ; born Sept. 8. 1S22, in the town of Sheffield. Berkshire Co.. Mass. His parents were Elijah and Polly (Strong) A I organ. Elijah was the youngest of a family of fourteen children. The greater portion of the family were born in Litchfield Co., Conn., the remainder of them in | Berkshire Co., Alass., where James removed and lived until his death. Elijah and his wife were born in Alassachusetts. To them, were born a family of eight children, seven lived to j be grown, five now living - Lydia, in Burbank, Wayne Co., Ohio, who married John Perkins ; George, in Alichigan ; Harriet, married John Burry ; Hiram, this township, and Phoebe A. Prentice, of Lodi, relict of Squire W. AY. Prentice. Elijah came AYest in June, 1820 ; came first to Lodi, and settled in Harrisville Township, and cleared up the farm now owned i b}* Charles Fenstermaker. He died on this farm in October, 1S4S. His wife survived him until 1877. Upon this farm, our subject took his first lesson in pioneering ; remained with his father until Nov. 17, 1847, at which time he was wedded to Delilah Sanford, born Alav 2S, 1830, in Erie Co.. Penn., daughter of Beers and | Rachel (Ackley) Sanford. After Air. Alorgan j was married, he remained about three years on | his father's farm. In 1851, he purchased 60 ; acres of W. AAr. Prentice, at $13.66 per acre, j upon which place there was a small cabin, and : a partial improvement ; here he located, and has since been a constant resident, remaining in i the log cabin until 1871. when he built his i ! present neat and comfortable dwelling. In j 1S57, August 5, after having his entire crop safel}' stored in his barn, it was struck by light- , ning, all destroyed, including harness, tools, etc.;, with the exception of about $225 insurance, was a total loss. Has three children - Adaline, Airs. Stephen Fellows, this township ; i Evalaide, at home ; Orville, in Jasper Co.. AIo.. who married Alice Sheldon, Orlow died at 14 years of age. Air. Alorgan has a comfortable and pleasant home, his yard being tastily set out with evergreens and hedge. For thirty-one ' years Air. Alorgan has been a member of the AI. E. Church. His father was a AVhig; lie a consistent Republican.

AI. AIOODY, AI. I)., Physician, Chatham Center ; is one of the practicing physicians of this | county, whose birth and entire life have been in

S. and Cynthia (Brown) Moody, both of whom have been citizens of the county for many years. The mother of Milo is a relative of John Brown of historic fame, whose "body," as the song goes, " lies moldering in the grave as we go marching on." Our subject was raised on the farm, but earl}' in life entertained a desire to enter the medical profession. At the age of 17, he began teaching, and taught two terms. At the age of 18, he began the study of medicine, reading with Dr. J. K. Holloway, of Chester Co., Penn., and pursued his studies until his graduation, taking his first course of lectures at the Cleveland Medical College ; second at Charity Hospital, now known as the University of Wooster, where he graduated in the spring of 18G5, and began practicing at Howard, Center Co., Penn.; returning then to this county, he began practice in this township in January, 1866, and has since continued without interruption or loss of time to the present. Nov, 17, 1869, he married Celestia A. Packard, who was born in this township Sept. 10, 1843, daughter of Josiah and Elizabeth (Young) Packard ; he was born in Plainfield, Hampshire Co.. Mass., Ma}" 11, 1816. and was a son of Amasa Packard. He came West to this township in 1832. Elizabeth Young was born in Harrisville Township, Sept 8, 1819, daughter of Collins and Naomi (Ayers) Young ; the latter was born in New Jersey Jan. 10, 1778. To them were born a family of four children, who are Flora A., now Mrs. D. B. Allen, of Van Buren Co., Mich.; Milan, and Perlia N., now Mrs. Jra P. Holcomb, both of Colorado Springs, and Mrs. Moody, the wife of the Doctor. They have one child - Archer N. Our subject is a member of the Union Medical Association of Northeastern Ohio, and, though not engrossed in political matters, yet is a strong advocate of the principles of Prohibition, andhopes for the ultimate success of the party. He is a member of the Disciples' Church. Having been raised in the township, his merits as a citizen and a medical man have been fully tested, and his widely extending and lucrative practice, gives ample testimony of his worth and standing in the community.

A. R. McCONNELL, farmer; P. 0. Chatham Center; born Sept. 23, 1813, in Colerain Township, Lancaster Co., Penn. He is a son of Willj iam and Mary (Russell) McConnell. William was born in Lancaster Co., his wife in Chester

Of this number, none came West but Samuel and Jemima. She married James Caugbey, and settled in Hancock Co., and raised seven children - three sons and four daughters. To William McConnell, ten children were born - Hugh, Alexander R., Francis, Samuel IL, William W., Esther R., Robert D., John J., Ann E. and Abram. In 1827, the father of the above emigrated West to Milton Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, where he settled in the woods, and cleared up a farm, and lived on the same until his death, which occurred July 3, 1862. His wTife died at the age of 84. William McConnell was in the war of 1812, and was a man of vigorous constitution. Alexander did not leave the home of his father, until he was 28 years of age.

3, 1823, daughter of John and Chloe (Prior) ! Conkey. To John and Chloe Conkey were born ten children. They emigrated West to Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1820, where Mrs. McConnell was born. Soon after the marriage of Mr. Mc- Connell, he moved to the farm he now owns, situated on the Smith road. His first purchase wais 115 acres, for which he paid $4 per acre.

He has since added to it, until he now has 233 acres. Few men have done more pioneer labor than Mr. McConnell, having cleared up fully 200 acres, and is yet quite vigorous and healthy for one of his years. Mr. McConnell i has been a constant resident of this township j since his first settlement, and is one of the substantial citizens of the community. He and wife are members of the Congregational Church.

Of eight children born him, five are living - j Chloe, Mrs. Aaron Stranahan, of Litchfield Center ; Orlando, in the township ; also Lenora, j now the wife of James Sears; Alleta M. and Edith, at home.

JONATHAN PACKARD, retired, East I Cleveland ; one among the prominent business , men in this township is J. Packard, who was born December 9, 1824, in Hampshire Co., Mass., son of Amasa and Abigail (Pettingill) Packard, and came West at the time his parents did, in the year 1S32. After attaining the . years of responsibility, the first enterprise lie embarked in was building a water-mill on the East Branch of Black River, which ran near I the homestead. This mill he run about three years, then sold out and engaged at the carpenter s trade ; although never having served a regular apprenticeship, yet his skill in the natural use of tools enabled him to turn his attention to the business, commanding wages from the first ; he continued in the trade until Sept. 1, 1S54, when he engaged in partnership business with his brother Josiah, at the Center, in the mercantile business, which lasted about fifteen years, during this time did a heavy business - having to pay wholesale dealer's tax, although doing a retail business. About 1S69, he' purchased his brother's interest, and carried on the business himself, until 1S76, when he sold out to C. P. Thatcher and Charles H. Packard, his son. For eighteen consecutive years, Mr. Packard held the office of Postmaster, receiving his first commission during the last days of President Johnson's administration. The Packard family are all stalwart Piepublicans, and men of upright character. Mr. Packard began his business career without much means, but has been a man of great energy and business enterprise, having had excellent health ; he has always taken a part in whatever was calculated to conduce to the general good and prosperity of the town and community at large. Since 1840, he has been a member of the Congregational Church. Nov. 2, 1848, he married Lucinda Bisbee, born Nov. 27, 1824, in Plainfield, Hampshire Co., Mass., daughter of Galen Bisbee, who was a son of Ebenezer, who was born in Bridgewater, Mass., whose descendants were of the Mayflower stock. Galen Bisbee's wife was Penelope Patch, of Warrington ; her father was Ephraim Patch, who married Rebecca Andrews. Mrs. Packard's parents started out with the colon}' of families who came out in 1832, but their trip was interrupted by the death of her father, who died on a canal-boat Oct. 10, 1832, while on his way, and was buried at Buffalo, N. Y.; the family then turned aside to Geauga Co., where they remained about three years before they joined their companions in this township, in 1835, locating one mile and a half south of the Center; her mother died Feb. 20, 1869. But two children are living, Charles Bisbee, now of Washington Co., Neb., and Mrs. J. Packard ; both her parents were members of the Congregational Church. For several years past, Mr. .and Mrs. Packard have resided in

Cleveland, where he has valuable property which he is improving. They have three children - Lida E.. the wife of Charles P. Thatcher ; Charles H. and Myra E. at home.

FRANCIS PACKARD, drug store, Chatham Center ; born Oct. 7, 1827, in Hampshire Co., Mass., is the youngest of a family of seven children, but five of whom grew to man and womanhood. Their parents were Amasa and Abigail (Pettingill) Packard. Amasa was born Jan. 6, 17S8 ; his wife* Aug. 8, 1781. Both of Hampshire Co., Mass. He was a son of Phillip, who was a native of Bridgewater, near Boston, and, at the age of 14, went into the war of the Revolution, and served five years. His wife was an Edson, prior to her marriage. Amasa, the father of our subject, was twice married. His first wife was Lucinda Ford, who was born July 11, 1787 ; by her he had three children, but one of whom is now living - William, who resides in Van Buren Co.. Mich.; Francis being the issue of the second marriage. The family came out in company with several others from the same locality, locating in this township in the fall of 1 832, on the place now owned by D. B. Sanford, where he purchased 110 acres of land, situated south of the Center one mile and a half. Here he lived for thirty-three years, his death occurring Aug. 30, 1805. He was one of the township's best citizens. He was, for many years, a member of the Congregational Church, and officiated as Deacou in that body and, in fact, he and wife were among the first' members at the time of its organization. Politically, he was formerly an Old Line Whig, but in after years became affiliated with the Republican party, and, though not a partisan, yet was a man of decided opinions, which he did not fail to express annually at the ballot box. Francis, being the youngest of the family, remained with his parents until he entered the marriage relation, and for some time afterward lived on the homestead farm. His marriage occurred May 28, 1851, thus uniting his interests with Hannah Thayer, who was born in Hampshire Co. Nov. 1, 1827. whose parents were Alvin and Mercy (Marsh) Thayer. Alvin was a son of Asa and Lovisa (Haskins) Thayer. The father of Mercy Marsh was Ephraim Marsh, whose wife's maiden name was Ilannah Simon. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Packard, they remained on the homestead until 1868.

business at the Center, successor to Dr. Palmer. Since 1S7-L he has been serving as Justice of the Peace, meting out justice and equity to the people with credit to himself and to the evident satisfaction of his constituents. Like his paternal ancestor, he has been a representative of the Republican party, and has served the people in several township offices, and borne well his part as a citizen and member of the commonwealth. For several years has been a consistent member of the church of his parents' choice, as well as an upright and correct business man. Of three children borne him. but one is living - Vara, now the wife of George Johnson.

EVELETH PACKARD, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center; was born Oct. 7. 183S, in this township ; son of George and Jane (Young) Packard. George was a son of Phillip Packard. Collins Young was the father of Jane, the mother of Eveleth ; he moved West to this State, locating in Harrisville, he being the fifth family that came in. His worldly possessions upon his arrival consisted of wife, eight children, ax, hoe and gun ; buckskin pants were the kind he used, his wife being clad in linsey woolsey ; here he remained until his death. George Packard, the father of Eveleth, came out to this county at the time the colony came, and made his settlement on the farm now owned by H. Homan, here he settled and cleared up that farm. But two children were born him - Harrison G., now in Ionia Co.,' Mich., and Eveleth. Mr. Packard died in November, 1872 ; his wife still survives him. March 17, 1858. Eveleth was married to Harriet A. Sandall, born in Lincolnshire, England, April 30, 1843, daughter of William and Martha (Roberts) Sandall ; lie was born in same shire in 1805 ; she three years later. She emigrated to America'with her parents in 1845, locating first in Cuyahoga Falls, where they resided until their location in this township. Her father resides in the southwest part of the township ; her mother died in 1863. To them were born a family of lour children - Joseph, Catharine, Henry and Mrs. Packard. After Mr. Packard married, he moved to the southwest part of the township, where he* lived four years. Then moved west of the Center, and lived on the farm adjoining him. where he remained until 1874, when he located where he now resides. Has 103 acres. Of the children born him are

MRS. ERASMUS D. PARSONS, farming ; P. 0. Chatham Center ; was born Nov. 23, 1808, in Otsego Co.. N. Y.; eldest daughter of Peter and Celinda (Ross) Crush. Her maiden name was Hope Crush, and came West with her parents in 1822. * Dec. 25, 1831, she was married to Erasmus D. Parsons, who was born Aug. 2, 1813, in Ontario Co., N. Y. His parents were Moses and Elizabeth (Crafts) Parsons. He was born in Parma, N. Y., in 1769 ; she in Wooster, Mass., in 1776. Elizabeth Crafts was a near relative of Maj. Benjamin Crafts, who was a Mason of high rank, and was a man of scholarly attainments as well as an efficient executive officer. To him is ascribed the honor of reading the Declaration of Independence in Faneuil Hall, for the first time it was read before an audience. The Parsons are the real pioneers of Chatham Township, arriving in this township in 1818, May 10, Moses Parsons locating on the farm where Mr. R. Shaw now lives. To him were born three children, but one of them now living - Elizabeth C., who was born March 26, 1834. Mr. Parsons died in 1876. He had been a Democrat, and, though not a member of any church, yet was an ardent and enthusiastic admirer of the principles taught in ancient Freemasonry, and endeavored to conform his life to its teaching. Elizabeth was married, March 30, 1854, to William Packard, who was born Sept 18, 1826. He was a son of Caleb and Sallie (Stowell) Packard. She was a daughter of David Stowell. Mr. Packard came West in 1852, and for several years has been residing on the Parsons farm. Has one child. Mr. Packard is a member of the Masonic Fraternity. The}* have 125 acres of land. Mrs. Parsons is residing with them.

CHARLES ROSS, farmer ; P. 0. Chatham Center ; is one of the men in this county whose success in life has been the result of hard labor and the exercise of the most rigid economy. He was born May 22, 1823, in the town of Rochester, Windham Co., State of Vermont. His parents were Daniel and Susan (Whitcomb) Ross, to whom were born a family of eleven children. The family came West in 1834, locating in La Fayette Township. Our subject was raised to farming. At the age of 14, he left home and secured a place to live, where he

! worked for his board and clothes, and got some i schooling in the meantime. At the age of 10, j he bargained with his father to buy his time in | consideration of $50, which he paid him in ; work ; afterward he engaged in running a : thrashing machine, and, by the time he was of j age, he had saved about $400, when he sold out ; his interest and engaged at work at $10 per ! month, investing his means in some wild land j in Wisconsin, 94 acres. Nov. 8. 1840, he mar- | ried Nancy Eldred, born in Truxton, N. Y.,

I Feb. 20, 1828.- daughter of Daniel S. and Ra- | chel (Soule) Eldred, who came West about the | year 1833, locating in York Township. To them were born six children, two sons -and four daughters. Soon after the marriage of Mr. Ross, he rented a saw-mill in La Fajette Township, and, after running it for some time, he traded it for 50 acres of land, which he now owns. His Wisconsin land he traded and invested in land in this township, and has since operated in land considerably, having at times over 500 acres. In 1873, he moved to the farm he now owns, having, in all, land to the amount of 348 acres. He has two children - Daniel S., born Jan. 27, 18G4 ; Seth P., born Dec 16, 1867. He is a man of strong will-power, and has, from ill health and bodily infirmities, been using stimulants since 1848 ; used a gallon of whisky per month constantly since, yet he has never been intoxicated in that time. Mr. Ross is one of the wealthiest farmers in the township, and has always lived an honest and sober life, and has accomplished more than the mass of successful business men.

ORR1N ROGERS, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center; born Dec. 20, 1815, in Chenango Co., N. Y., son of Bela and Mina (Hale) Rogers. Bela was born near Cape Cod. and was a son of Solomon, to whom were born Thomas, Solomon, Bela, James, Sarah, Sevira and Hannah. Bela and wife were united in marriage, April 4, 1808; he was born June 25, 1787, she July 23, 1788 : nine children were born to them, viz. : Lucinda, Orrin, Silas, Isaac, Sophia, Hannah, Jame3, Mary, Sanford, ail living but Sophia, all in Ottawa Co., Mich., except Orrin, Silas and Sanford ; the two former are in this township, and Sanford is in Indiana. Bela Rogers came to this county in 1834, stopping first year in Harrisyille Township, the year following located in the northwest part of this township, where Silas now lives, and cleared up the farm

15, 1857, his wife, April 6, 1854; both were members of the Baptist Church. Orrin left home at 21, and began his career by working out by the month. Feb. 19. 1S3S. he was married to Sarah Grant, who was born in Chenango Co., N. Y.. Feb. 15, 1819, daughter of Elisha and Amy (Marsh) Grant. The Grant family came West about the year 1S30. Soon after Mr. Rogers -was married, he moved to Harrisville, where he rented a farm for two years, then came to this township and purchased 52 acres, a part of his father's farm, for which he paid $6 per acre ; settling upon this, he cleared it up ; eight y ears after, he sold the same and purchased land in Indiana, but never moved on it ; moving then to the south part of this township, he rented land two years ; then purchased 65 acres in Harrisville Township, where he lived until 1S60, when he sold out and bought 126 acres, where he has since lived. His wife died July 8, 1863, leaving one son, Orange II. , born Oct. 5, 1839, who married Corinthia C. Barnes, and by her had three children - Oliver, Wilson and Eudora, but one now living, Wilson, born in 1871. His wife died Aug. 28, 1876. Orange lives with his father on the home farm, which they earn" on in partnership.

In October, 1865, Mr. Rogers was married to Mrs. Emily Crush, whose maiden name was Gridley, daughter of Shubael. and sister of Orrin Gridley, of this township. Mr. Rogers has, by his own exertions, secured himself a competence.

C. 1L REYNOLDS, farmer; P. 0. Chatham Center; was born Sept. 1, 1842, in Montville, this county, son of James and Lavina (Welton) Reynolds, to whom were born a family of seven children, who lived to maturity. Clark was but 1 1 years of age when his father died, but he remained on the homestead until his enlistment in the army, which was Aug. 16, 1S64, and served until the close of the war, the greater portion of his time he spent at Nashville doing post and provost duty ; was there the time Gen. Hood made his advance on the place, and helped entertain him during his short stay. Upon his return home, he resumed farming; in August, the following year, he married Carrie Collins, born Sept, 9. 1843, in Ashtabula Co.. Ohio, daughter of Charles and Dorcas (Abbott) Collins. He was a native of England, ^ she of Canada, and was a daughter of Benja- min. Mr. Collins came West to Ashtabula County in 1S30. and was married in 1837, and, finally, located in this township on the farm Ed Miller now owns. But two children were born them - Ann. now the wife of John Wilbur in Wellington, and Carrie, the wife of our subject. Mr. Collins and wife were born in 1811 ; he, for several years, was head collier in a mine in Connecticut, and had charge of a large force of men. Mr. Collins and wife now reside in Wellington. Mr. Reynolds' uncle, Uri Welton, was a soldier in the war of 1812, was taken prisoner and combed to Halifax, and was never heard of afterward. Mr. Reynolds moved to the. farm he now owns, in 1876, has 86 acres of land ; is a man of a jovial disposition. Mrs. Reynolds, prior to her marriage, was, for several years, engaged as teacher. Of four children born them, three are living - -Charles, Frank W. and Anna 1>. Edith died when years old.

RALPH RICKARD, farmer ; P. 0. Chatham Center ; born Aug. 17, 1814, in Manlius Township, Onondaga Co., X. Y.; son of John and Catharine (Ehle) Rickard, both families being of German extraction. Catharine's father was Peter Ehle, 'who married Catharine Nelas, he being one of the Revolutionary soldiers. Ralph's father (John) was a teamster in the war ot' 1812, and drove an ammunition wagon. Ralph was of a family of nine children, eight of whom came to maturity. Some of the number cast their fortunes in the West, others remained in their native county, viz., Archibald, Mar}' and Roena. Peter, George, Ralph, Betsey and Harvey, came West. Peter (now deceased) settled in Guilford, and raised a family - Betsey in Missouri ; George and Harvev in Michigan. His father generously gave him his time at the age of 19. He hired out on a farm, receiving the prevailing low wages of that time. December, 1838, he married Elizabeth Talbot, born Feb. 29, 1820, in Madison Co., N. Y.; daughter i of Samuel and Betsey Talbot. Mrs. Rickard died June, 1852, leaving one child - Cyrus, now of Litchfield Township. His second marriage occurred April 28. 1853, with Phoebe Reynolds, born in Cazenovia, Madison Co., X. Y., Jan. 15, 1831, whose parents were Colonel and Phoebe (Avery) Reynolds. He was born at Warwick, on Narragansett Bay, R. I.; she in Herkimer Co., N. Y. He was a son of Francis Reynolds ; she a daughter of Punderson Avery, of Irish stock.

Mrs. Rickard came West with her sister in 1850. and Mr. Rickard came West in 1S45, first to j Canaan Township, in Wayne Co. The following j year, he located in this township, he and j brother George purchasing 194 acres, for which they paid $S.50 per acre, which they carried on in partnership for several years. Has now 97 acres situated in the north part of the township, which has been the result of his own labor and patient industry. His last matrimonial union has been crowned with five children, three living - Frank, Harriet (Mrs. Ruthman Kent) and Jennie. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rickard are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Rickard has been a man of good constitution, and a very hard-working man, but is now enjoying the comforts of his home in comparative retirement.

0. J. ROGERS, hardware and tin-shop, Chatham Center ; born in this township April 21, 1851. Is the youngest of a family of three children born to Orrin and Rosina (Packard) Rogers. He was born in New York in October, i 1815; she was born in 1818; daughter of j Phillip Packard, a native of Penfield, Mass. : Orrin J. was raised at home to farming. March j 26, 1878, he was married to Fannie N. Porch, ; born in Chicago in June, 1858, daughter of j Edward X. Porch, who was one of the early set- ! tiers and business men in Chicago ; was a man ! of excellent business qualifications. He was a i lake Captain, and owned several vessels, and ; did quite an extensive marine business. The > great fire of 1871, destroyed his residence and ; some of his vessels which were in port at that time. He afterward purchased a farm near Chicago, and engaged in farming. His loss by the fire, and excessive labor on the farm, hastened his death, which occurred in June, 1879. He was a native of England, and was the father of eight children, who are Giles, Daniel, Fannie j (Mrs. R.), Anna, Edwin, Howard, Winifred and j Willie. Since the death of their father, the ; family returned to Chicago. Giles is now a foreman in a telegraph office. Our subject, Orrin J., first set up in business at Greenwich, in Huron Co., in 1877, in the stove, tin and hardware business with Mr. Lee, under the firm name of Lee & Rogers, which association lasted nearly two years. In October, 1879, he bought out the interest of J. W. Bernard, of this place, and has since been conducting it in a successful manner. The business being considerably in the decline when he came here, yet, under his management, it is assuming encouraging proportions. He keeps a good assortment of goods in his line, consisting of hardware, tinware, stoves, pumps, etc., etc. Mr. Rogers and wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Rogers' father has been a member since 15 years of age.

JOHN RICE, milling and farming; P.0. Chatham Center ; born in Wooster Township. Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 4, 1S33 ; eldest son of Philip and Sarah Rice. John was but a lad of 3 years of age when his parents came to this township. ; His early boyhood was spent in school, and in assisting his father in the duties of the farm. At the age of 16, he took charge of the saw- j -mill of his father, and ran the same until he purchased the entire interest of the same. Oct. 30, 1856, he married Hannah Stien, born Oct. 14, 1830, in Berks Co., Penn. Her parents were Joseph and Typhenia (Bear) Stien. Joseph was a son of John, who was drafted in the j war of the Revolution. The parents of Mrs. Rice emigrated from Pennsylvania to Mahoning Co., then to Ashland Co. In 1854, they j settled in Homer Township, where he lived until his death, which occurred Dec. 20, 1880, I in his 75th year. Of his children living are Solomon, who resides on the homestead ; Cath- , arine, in Ottawa, the wife of Fred Dupler ; i Elizabeth, Mrs.W. Andrews, of Homer; Caroline, j Mrs. Wilson Hawk, of Homer, and Mrs. Rice. 1 Since Mr. Rice has been married, he has been a j resident of the farm he now owns. He has six j children - Joseph P., Sarah T., Irena E., Mary j C., Clement S. and John W. Mr. Rice is pro- | prietor of the Rice Mills. In 1877, he built the mill which he now owns, which is 34x40, and 34 feet high, all resting on a solid wrall of rock. The building is three stories high, has the best of machinery, and was built on the " New Process " plan, middlings purifier, and the latest improved cleaning machinery, and is doing a thriving business.

JOHN RICHARDS, wagon-maker, Chatham Center ; born in Moreland Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 13, 1841, the third of a family of twelve children, born to Wesley and Mary* J. (Ogden) Richards. The former is a native of the Buckeye State, while his wife was born in Pennsylvania. They were the parents of the following children : Bezal E., Elizabeth, John, Sarah, Leonard, James A., Wesley, Samuel, Martha J., Charles, Margaret E. and

George W. Bezal E. was a soldier in the late wTar, and is now a resident of Michigan. John Ogden, Mr. Richards' uncle, served three years in the war of the rebellion, and was taken prisoner and confined in Andersonville Prison, and, upon his release, was discharged from service, and. upon his return home, was among the nuniVer who lost their lives on the ill-fated Sultana. At the age of 19, our subject left home, to learn the wagon-maker's trade. After serving one year at the same, he enlisted in the 16th 6. V. I., Co. B, in the first call. His enlistment was April 21, 1861. After serving his time, he afterward re-enlisted in a new company, which disbanded ere they were organized or mustered in. He then completed his trade, and set up in Chatham Center, and has since been the resident mechanic in his line, of the township. Dec. 1, 1863, he was married to Celestia A. Rice, born Dec. 31, 1846, in this township, daughter of Stahlman and Ann (Taylor) Rice, who were among the early arrivals to the count}7, and came into the township about forty years ago. Mr. Rice had eight children born to him. Mr. Richards' father died in 1875 ; his mother is yet living. Mr. Richards, Sr., and wife, were members of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Richards, the wife of our subject, is a member of the M. E. Church also. They have five children - Bertha M., Ethel, Charles II., Hattie A. and Grace E. The Richards are true Republicans.

PHILIP RICE, farmer ; Chatham Ceuter. Mr. Rice has been identified with the interests of the township since 1836. He was born May 18, 1810, in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; son of Barnhart, who was a son of Frederick, who served all through the war of the Revolution ; his father was Barnhart Rice, of German ancestry. To Frederick Rice were born Barnhart, Frederick (who died in the war of 1812), John, Christopher, Simeon, Henry, Catharine and Susan. Frederick Rice, the grandfather of Philip, emigrated West to this State, locating in Wayne Co., Wooster Township, in the spring of 1816, where he purchased 124 acres, at $10 per acre. Barnhart and Christopher came the year following, Philip being a lad of seven years when his father emigrated to the State. At the age of 19, his father gave him his time ; he turned his attention to farming ; Oct. 9, 1834, married Sarah Herman, born in 1812, in Baughman Township, Wayne Co., daughter of

George and Elizabeth Keester. To Barnhart Rice, the father of Philip, were born ten children ; of those living are Philip. John, Catharine, Elizabeth, Sarah, Susan, Anna and Mary, all living in this county except Mary. After Philip was married, he routed a farm south of Wooster, until his location in this township. He purchased 146 acres of John S. Strong for $2.50 per acre, having saved enough money, while renting in Wayne Co., to make his first payment. The first }*ear he cut off one acre and a half, which he put in corn and potatoes. The next year he built a saw-mill, which was probably the first one built in the township, which he run for many years ; his son John is now running his mill upon the same site. Mr. Rice has now 170 acres, which is adorned with the best of farm buildings. Mr. Rice, having been one of the best farmers in the township, being now somewhat in decline, has given up the management of his farm mostly to his sons, George and Daniel. Mr. Rice is a Lutheran, and one of the solid farmers and honored members of the community ; has three children - John, George and Daniel.

H. D. ROBERTS, farmer; P. 0. Chatham Center; was born Jan. 25, 1826, in Hinckley Township. Medina Co.; son of Robert and Betsey (West) Roberts. The father of our subject was bom in Connecticut ; he and his wife were married in New York and came. West about the year 1824 ; soon after his arrival to the State, he shipped on the Lake and was never heard from afterward, supposed to have been wrecked and drowned. Betsey, his wife, was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., July 22, 1807, daughter of Ephraim West. Mrs. Roberts had two children by her union writh Mr. Roberts, H. D. and Lyman C. Mrs. Roberts was subsequently married to Apollos King, with whom our subject lived until the death of his step-father ; he then carried on the farm for his mother three years. Sept. 12, 1S48, he was married to Betsey A. Lane, who was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 27, 1828, daughter of Chauncey and Sallie Lane ; both were natives of Madison Co. Their family consisted of five children, all of v'hom came to maturity - Samantha, who married Alex. Cassell, in Brunswick ; Anna M., Mrs. R. Hiers, of Michigan. She died suddenly while walking in the road to a neighbor's house ; Chauncey and Edwin in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio. Chauncey Lane, the father of Mrs. R., was a molder by trade and one of the most skillful of his kind ; he moved West to Summit Co. in 1834, and died very soon after; his widow married Isaac IIulett, of Brunswick Township. The father of Chauncey Lane was named John ; he was a soldier in the war of 1812. Chauncey, the brother of Mrs. R., was a soldier in the late rebellion. and " fought mit Sigel." In Ma}r, 1850, Mr. Roberts (our subject) made a purchase of 60 acres where he now lives, bought of Mr. Thayer, for which he paid $15.50 per acre ; but little improvements were made upon it ; it was almost a swamp or frog-pond, but Mr. Roberts having had considerable experience in pioneer life, in Hinckle}*, he soon cleared it up and afterward added 55 acres more, for which he paid $25 per acre, and has now a good farm with excellent buildings. He has no children, 3*et he has made a home for others under his own roof. Mr. Roberts has a pleasant home and the best assortment or cabiuet of Indian relics in the count}*.

S. C. RIPLEY, farmer and carpenter ; P. O. Chatham Center; was born April 22, 1813, in Bennington Co., Yt., and, when a babe, removed with his parents to Sparta, N. Y.. on the east bank of Skaneateles Lake, in Onondaga Co. His parents were Jonathan and Ruth (Corey) Ripley ; Jonathan was born in Rhode Island, and was a son of David Ripley, who was a Revolutionary soldier ; he was a brother of Gen. Riple}*, whose name is recorded in the annals of American history, as one of the officers of the Revolution. Ruth Core}* was a daughter of Silas, to whom were born sons, as follows : James, Reynolds, John and Joseph. The children born to Jonathan were Joshua, Rebecca, James, John, Whiteman. Menily, Elsie, David, Maria and Silas C. Our subject was raised to farm labor, but. as soon as he attained his mauhoods years, he then turned his attention to the business his inclination and ability had in store. At the age of 20, he left home and went to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for some time ; afterward, he went to Auburn, and there engaged in a machine-shop, and afterward became the proprietor of the same. In June, 1S3G. he was married to Rosina Burgess, born in Springfield, Mass., in 1809, daughter of Benjamin S. and Rebecca (Chapin) Burgess. In 1842, Mr. Ripley joined the tide that was emigrating west- ward, and, in December of the same year, he landed in Guilford Township, and here carried on his trade, and, in 1S47, he removed toMontville, where he lived until January, 1S53. when he located in this township, and has since remained. He has made several minor moves and changes, but, since his advent to this township, has been a constant resident, and is still carrying on his trade as contractor and builder. In 1S70, he located on the farm he now owns, consisting of 86 acres, which was formerly owned by Lemuel Allis, situated immediately south of the Center. Mrs. Ripley died in May, 1S75. Five children were born, but two only are living - William and Amelia. Theodore F. wras a soldier in the late war - was a member of Co. K, 42d 0. V. I.; he enlisted Aug. 20, 1862, and died of disease, just one year, to a day, from the date of his enlistment. Mi*. Ripley's school advantages w'ere very limited indeed ; what education he has was obtained in the practice of his business and selfteaching. Mr. Ripley is a strong temperance . man, and not only lives in accordance thereto, but votes that way whenever the opportunity is presented.

HOMER SHANK, farmer and stock-raiser ; : P. 0. Chatham Center ; was born Feb. 19, 1829, in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, the eldest of a family of thirteen children born to his parents. His father is Rev. Michael Shank, . whose wife was Betsey Hyde. He was born June 4, 1805, in Lancaster Co., Penn. She was a daughter of Henry Hyde, whose wife's maiden name vras Mary Ashbaugh - all of whom are of German ancestry. Of Homer's grandfather's family, the}' were six in number, four living - Michael ; Barbara, now Mrs. Hyde, of Montville Township ; Nancy, now Mrs. Gish, of Lancaster, Penn. ; and Fannie, now Mrs. Gish, of Wayne Co., Ohio. Of Michael's family, Homer, of this township ; Valentine, Peter and .Vincent, in Litchfield; Mary E., now Mrs. Witter, in Des Moines Co., Iowa ; Mrs. Morgan Franks, of this township ; Narcissa, now' Mrs. Wilson, of Wayne Co., Ohio ; and Hampton, at St. Louis, Mich. Michael, the father of Homer, emigrated West when a young man, locating in Wayne Co., in 1827, where he married and cleared up a farm ; he remained here until 1854, when he moved to Medina ; remained four years, then returned to Wayne Co., where he lived until about the year 1875. Ilis wife died in 1872 ; he has since married Mercy Carter. For forty years, Mr. Shank has been one of the leading Ministers of the Regular Baptist Church, and has now a church in charge at Penfield, where he now' resides. Homer remained at home until 25 years of age. He was first married, April. 6, 1854, to Mary Otis, born in Sugar Grove Township. Wayne Co., in 1836, daughter of Jesse and Charlotte Davy, he being a native of Vermont, and she of New Jersey ; they were among the early settlers in Wayne Co. Mrs. Shank died Nov. 7, 1S64, leaving one child - Bert - who w*as but six days old at his mother's death. His second wife was Hannah Fanny, him were born nine children - Hiram, Lorenzo, Edward. Alpheus. George, Maria, Caroline. Eliza and Sarah. Edward was 22 when he began for himself. His first purchase of land was in Murray Township, Orleans Co.. X. Y. Jan. 22, 1839. he was married to Cynthia Reynolds, born in Madison Co.. AT. Y.. in 131(3. daughter of Col. and Phebe (Avery) Reynolds. After his marriage, he purchased a small farm near his father's, where he resided until 1S46. when he sold out and came West, locating in this township, purchasing 121 acres where Mr. Frost now resides. In 1855. he bought out Marcus Lyon, south of the Center, purchasing 146J acres at $30 per acre, and kept the same until 1870, when he sold out to A. C. Packard at $70 per acre, and has since resided at the Center. Five daughters have been born him, who have since married, and are residents of the township. Euphemia married Amasa Clapp-; Lucy A., P. D. Stowed ; Henrietta, W. II. Shane ; Mattie. A. R. Clapp ; Ida, B. 0. McConnell. Mr. Talbott began life poor, but by good management has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He is not a church member, nor has he ever taken an active part in the politics of his township, further than to vote intelligently. !

0. E. TOWN, farmer; P. 0. Chatham Cen- j ter ; is a native of the Buckeye State, and was born May 11. 1847. in Parkman, Geauga Co.; i son of Lyman and Betsey (Porter) Town. The former was born July 13, 1801, in Chautauqua Co., X". Y., and was a son of Isaac Town. Betsey Porter was born in the same State, Feb. 20. j 1808, and was a daughter of John Porter. To Isaac Town was born a family of eleven cliil- 1 dren, but one now living, Sylvia, who married Stephen Gates, of Geauga Co. Lyman Town was married in Xew York, and emigrated West to Geauga Co., where lie settled in 1846. To him was born a family of eleven children, nine in the Empire State ; those living are Isaac ; Mary, Mrs. E. White, in Ashtabula Co.; A. C., in Parkman, on the homestead ; Ira I\; Francis H.; Roxie Mrs. Edwin Fisher, in Portage Co.; Orrin E., in this township ; and Alvira O. (Mrs. Edward Beardsley) ; all of them in Geauga Co. except Orrin E., Roxie and Mar}'. Clark Town, son of Isaac, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Of the Town family, there were engaged in the late war Francis 11. and Ira P., both members of the 9th Ohio Artillery, the former serving five and the latter three years. Lyman Town was a farmer, and cleared up a farm in Chautauqua Co. before coming West. He died in Geauga Co., Feb. 13, 1S80 ; his wife survives him. O. E. left home at 23. Jan. 17. 1871. he was married to Mary E. Fellows, who was born July 1, 1S49, in Onondaga Co., X. Y.; daughter of Henry and Susan Fellows (his second wife), who was born in Pompey, Onondaga Co., X. Y., July 20. 1813. They were married in Lake i ! Co., Xov. 15, 1S40, and had five children, three j I now living - Stephen, Mary E. and Eunice (Mrs. ; John Dague) ; all of this township. Hiram died at Winchester, March 23, 1862 ; he was a i member of Co. I\, 8th 0. V. I. Since 1871, Mr. Town has resided on the farm he now owns, ! consisting of 91 acres, which was the farm set- : tied and cleared up by Henry Fellows To Mr. Town have been born three children - Henry L., Edwin 0. and Leo E. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CHARLES P. THATCHER, merchant, Chatham Center; born in Litchfield Township j March 7. 1S48 ; son of Buckley and Emerancy | (Culver) Thatcher. He was born Feb. 22, 1806, at Lee, in Berkshire Co.. Mass. She was born in same place Feb. 12, 1807 ; daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth (Leonard) Culver. The j genealogy of the Thatcher family runs in this j order : The father of Buckley was Timothy, who was born at Wareham, but removed in ! early life to Lee, Berkshire Co. ne tnere married Dolly (Dorothy) Phelps, Dec. 31. 1799. He j was a son of Deacon Roland, who married, June 28, 1773, to Elizabeth Xve, of Rochester, Mass, j ! He w'as a son of Rev. Roland, who was born Aug. 28, 1710. at Barnstable; was educated ! for the ministry, and graduated at Harvard ! College in 1733 ; was ordained as minister in i 1740, and wras a Pastor for thirty-four years.

! His w'ife was Abigail (Crocker) Roland ; was a son of Col. John, born at Yarmouth Jan. 28, ; 1645. For thirty years, he was Register of ! Deeds for the county, and for many years Judge 1 of the Court of Common Pleas, and Colonel of 1 a regiment of militia. He died March 17, 1764, at the age of 90. His wife was Desire Sturgis Dimmock. The parents of our subject emigrated West in 1830, arriving in Litchfield in June. He was a cabinet-maker by occupation. After his arrival, he made several removals, first to Elyria, then to Hudson, next to Ridgeville, then 1 to Grafton, and, in 1837, returned to Litchfield, which occurred Sept. 16, 1853, by railroad accident near Oneida, X. Y., while returning home from a visit to his friends in Massachusetts. His wife still survives him. and resides with her son Charles P. Of eight children who grew to maturity, but five are now living, viz., James G-., in this township ; Sarah E., Mrs. F. L. Fairchild, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio ; Abigail, with her mother ; Charles P. and Timothy D., in Buflalo, Neb. At the age of 16. Charles P. left home and engaged as clerk for one year in Ashland Co. Two years later he purchased a farm and engaged in farming. In 1862, bought a place in this township and remained on the same until he engaged in the mercantile business in 1876, at Chatham Center. Sept. 12, 1871, was married to Lida Packard, who was born June 18, 1851, being the eldest child of Jonathan Packard. To them have been born four children - Roscoe W., Edna L., Lula M. and infant unnamed. He and wife are both members of the Congregational Church. Since March, 1879, has been serving as Postmaster.

0. E. WHITE, farmer ; P. 0. Chatham Center ; bom Oct. 12, 1834, in Sheridan Township, Chautauqua Co., X. Y., son of James and Anna (Peebles) White, his father's name was James, and came from the Emerald Isle. To him were born James, David, Daniel, John. William, Henry and Mary ; Henry was killed by the falling of a tree. To his son James were born Mary E., Christina E., Oliver 0., H. P., Henry, Walter C., Steuben, Oscar F. and Ozro E., of the above number but three are living, Christina E., of Fredonia, XT. Y., the wife of 0. Doolittle, Oscar in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio, and our subject 0. E. Janies White, the grandfather of Ozro. as well as his great-grandfather John, were soldiers in the war of the Revolution. James, the father of 0. E., and his brothers David and John, were in the war of 1812. James White was born in Eastern Xew York June 14. 1784, his wife, Anna, in 1791 ; she died in 1855, and her husband Jan. 22, 1873. Mr. White, early in life, removed with parents to Madison Co., X. Y., afterward settled in Chautauqua Co.. X. Y., and came West to this county, arriving Feb. 23, 1849. Anna Peebles was a daughter of William F., to whom were born Robert, William, Seth, Riley, Orrisa, Betsey and Anna. Since 1841), our subject has remained on the farm his father first located, consisting of 106 acres. May 3, 1855, our subject was married to Yenila M. Stowell, born in Plainfield, Mass., April 17, 1836, daughter of Wiiliam and 51 ary (Shaw) Stowell ; he was born in Massachusetts March 28, 1812,

I she in same State iu 1822 ; his father's name was David, whose wife was Poll}' Remington, to whom were born Xathan, Sallie, David, William, Harriet, Mehitable and Clarissa. The ; Stowells are of Scotch ancestry. Mrs. White's grandfather, on her mother's side, was John. Mrs. White has one brother and one sister livj ing - Lydia A., Mrs. T. Rice, of Sullivan Township, Ashland Co., Ohio, and William H., in Fulton Co., this State. To Mr. and Mrs. White have been born three children, viz.: Mary, born Jan. 3. 1S5S. now the wife of II. Dustin, of this township; Walter Peny, Jan. 2, I860, and 0. Stowell, born Jan. 1, 1866. Mr. White, since his father's occupancjT of this farm, has been a constant resident ; is a man of easy habits, and is a lover of fun and good music, especially the violin, upon which he is an excellent performer.

5IAJ. WILLIAMS, cheese manufacturer, Chatham Center ; was born in La Fa}'ette Township 51 ay 22, 1S36, the eldest of a family of four children, wrho are 5Iary C. (now in Polk Co., Iowa, the wife of Robert 5IcConueli), fleury j A. (in 5Iorris Co., Kan.), Herbert R. (in Ra- ! venna. Portage Co., Ohio), all of whom were | born to Roswell and Clarinda (Jenkins) Will- ! iams. He was born Xov. 24. 1804, in Benning- ! ton Co., Vt., son of John Williams, of Welsh - ancestry. Clarinda Jenkins was born 5Iay 29,

; 1812, in Jefferson Co., X'. Y., and was married ; to 5ir. Williams Oct. 7. 1834. Her father was Abiah Jenkins, who was an early settler in Jef- | ferson Co. In the spring of 1833, Roswell Williams and wife joined the tide of emigration Westward, locating on 200 acres of land now i owned by J. Chamberlain, in La Fayette Town- , ship. From 5Iedina, their course was marked i by blazed trees, the country then being a wilderness. Here, upon this farm, the father of j our subject spent the greater part of his life, j He died Oct. 5, 1877. his death resulting from , accident while in Iowa visiting. He was riding out with his grandchildren, when the horse took fright and threw him out, breaking his ankle. Gangrene setting in. amputation became necessary, which operation he did not survive. For mail}' years, he had been a prom- 1 incut member in the Congregational Church ; was one of its charter members, and for many years was Deacon. He was a man universally beloved. He was a stanch Whig in the early part of his life ; later, he was a member of the Republican party, in which he ever took an active part. Our subject, though raised to farming, at the age of IS began teaching, which he followed up to 1S61, having taught in this time nineteen terms of school. March 26, I860, he married L. C. Hickox, who was born Jan. 5, 1840, at Monroe Falls, Summit Co., Ohio, daughter of William and Almira (Bissell) Hickox. Both were born in Ontario Co. - he June 12, 1810 ; she 3 1 arch 29, 1811. He was a son of William Hickox, a soldier in the war of 1S12, as were also Maj. Williams' grandfathers Jenkins and Williams. William Hickox, Jr., died in 1872 ; his wife in 1856. During the first year of the war, our subject was chosen Drillmaster of a home company in La Fayette, and, in September of that year (1861), he enlisted, and was chosen Captain of the company, and mustered into Co. B, 42d 0. V. I. J uly 25, 1862, he was commissioned as Major of the regiment, and served until Dec. 4, 1864, serving three years and three months, participating in many battles, some of which were Middle Creek, Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas Post and Cumberland Gap. During a greater portion of the time, he was in command of the regiment. In May, 1863, he was in command at Thompson's Hill, at Champion Hills and at Black River Bridge. He was in command at the first assault upon the works at Vicksburg, also at Jackson, Miss., and commanded wfiien building bridge of boats across the Atchafalaya River. During his term of three years and three months' service, he came through without a wound or a scratch, at one battle receiving four bullet holes through his clothing. The last gun he heard fired before leaving the front for home, was fired at him by a bushwhacker at short range, which barely grazed his temple. Since the Major returned home, he has been engaged mostly in agricultural pursuits. In 1867, he embarked in the cheese manufactory at La Fayette,' which he carried on successfully for twelve years. Since March. 1872, lie has been a resident of this township,* where he has been engaged in the same enterprise, having had an interest in the Litchfield and Wellington factories. At present, he is mainly interested in the one at Chatham Center, which absorbs the product of eight hundred cows. In political matters, he has, for several }*ears past, borne a prominent part in the county. During the year 1880, he was a delegate to the State and National Conventions, and was unanimously elected a member of the State Board of Equalization the same year. Is a member of the Congregational Church, and of the Masonic Fraternity, both as W. 31. of A., F. & A. 31., No. 5S, and of the R. A. 31., No. 36. Has five children - Gertrude I., Don R., Clare G. and Carl S. (twins), and Blake, the }'oungest.