Claridon Township (part 2 of 6)

PETER DILTS is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born August 7, 1814, the son of Peter and Elizabeth Dilts, who emigrated to this State in 1812, entering land. They were joined in marriage August 15, 1791; the father was born in New Jersey January 24, 1769, and died in 1848; the mother was born October 16, 1765, and died December 24, 1835. Peter Dilts, the subject of this sketch, having received such an education as those early days afforded, married Sarah A. Knight March 15. 1837, making his abode with his father until 1852; since that time he was a resident of Morrow County, Ohio, until he came to[this county. Nine children have blessed this home, five now living - Austin M. ; Louisa, wife of Mr. Monroe; Amanda, wife of Mr. Hipsher; Sarah A., wife of Mr. Cunningham, and Elizabeth A. , wife of another Mr. Hipsher; all are residents of Marion County. The deceased are Rebecca, Franklin P., Freeman, and Cordelia, the wife of Levi Uleh. The last named was shot during the absence of her husband, while sitting in her home in the twilight, knitting. The fatal missile came from without the house, and no light has ever been thrown upon the matter; it remains to this day a painful mystery.

MRS. ANN DOUCE (widow of James Douce), was born in Lincolnshire, England, January 13, 1822. Her parents, Edward and Martha (Steeper) Lawrence, were also natives of the same place, and after marriage crossed the ocean in 1835, settling in Claridon Township. Four of their eight children survive - Jane, widow of George Welbourn, of Union City, Ind.; George, of Marion; Ann and Rev. Richard Lawrence, of Hardio County, Ohio; James, William, Elizabeth and Sarah are dead. James Douce was born October 2, 1819, in the same locality as our subject. He came to the United States with his parents when only two years of age, locating in Claridon Township, where our subject is residing. The pioneer schools afforded him but limited educational advantages. He became a farmer, and May 29, 1845, was joined in marriage to the subject of this sketch, and six children crowned this union - James L., born September 28, 1846; Martha A.. February 29, 1852: Sabina J., March 22, 1854; Sarah P., January 24. 1857; Charles W., February 28, 1860; and Marshall F., June, 21. 1864 The deceased was a prominent farmer, having acquired an estate of 340 acres of valuable land, worth $75 per acre. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church (a Trustee at time of death), and a generous giver to all its interests. His death occurred February 23, 1871. His widow is a respected and estimable lady, a member of the same church.

GEORGE W. DOUCE, the fourth son of Robert and Elizabeth (Thew) Douce, was born in Claridon Township October 13, 1860: his parents were natives of England, the father being born June 1, 1812, and the mother June 1, 1822. His father emigrated with his parents to America in 1822; they were Vincent and Mary Douce. They settled in Claridon Township at an very early day; their children were nine, five sons living - Richard R,, William T, John T., George W. and James. The deceased were Mary J., Ann, Elizabeth and Mary L., who was the wife of ^ illiam N. Clark. The father died in 1873; the mother in 1877. George W. obtained a good common school education at Caledonia and at Ada. After closing his school career, he taught one term, and |has since devoted his attention to farming and stock-raising. He is the owner of seventy acres of cultivated land, valued at $80 per acre. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and votes the Republican ticket.

JAMES L. DOUCE, son of James and Ann (Lawrence) Douce, was born on the old homstead in Claridon Tonwship September 28, 1846. He obtained the rudiments of an education in the common schools, and com pleted a commercial course at the "Ohio Business College" at Delaware. He lived on the farm wilh his parents until he was thirty-five years of age. August 31, 1881, his marriage to Mary A., daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Jacoby) "Waddel, was solemnized. She was born April 8, 1875, and their one child - Lawrence J. - was born June 28. 1882. Mr. Douce has given his attention exclusively to farming and the rearing of fine stock, of which he makes a specialty. He owns 160 acres of arable land, on which he has recently erected a frame residence. He is a highly respected citizen, a stanch Eepublican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being the Recording Steward of the Letimberville Circuit. -

RICHARD R, DOUCE, first son of Robert and Elizabeth (Thew) Douce, v^as born in Claridon Township July 28, 1852. His parents were natives of the British Isle, his father coming to America in 1822, his mother in 1824. Their marriage took place in Claridon Township, and nine children grew up around them - Richard R., William T., John T., George W. and James living. The deceased were Ann, Elizabeth, Mary J. and Mary. Mr. Douce died in 1873, and Mrs. Douce survived until 1877. The subject of this memoir acquired the rudiments of an education in the common school, but completed his literary attainments at Delaware College in 1876. He then turned his attention to farming. April 4. 1877, his marrage was solemnized with Miss Rebecca, a daugther of Matthew and Phebe (Garberson) McKinstry, of Marion County. The names of their three children are Grace E., born January 9, 1878; Matthew G., March 5,1880; and Robert, January 15, 1882. Mr. Douce has always pursued farming and the raising of stock. He is the owner of 131 acres of desirable land, which is worth $70 per acre. At present he is erecting a tine frame residence and making other improvements. As a citizen, he is well and favorably known. He is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church and with the Republican party.

WILLIAM T. DOUCE, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Thew) Douce, was born on the homestead, where he still resides, January 28, 1855. The district school gave him a practical education, and he turned to agriculture for a life work. His marriage was celebrated July 3, 1879, with Miss Priscilla Fields, a daughter of Edward and Ann S. (Nesbitt) Fields. The subject of this sketch has 160 acres of land, 100 acres of which are in a high state of cultivation, valued at $70 per acre. He devoted his entire attention to the farm, and the rearing of stock, making a specialty of the « Poland-China hog. He is an enterprising farmer, a Republican in politics and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN EBERHARDT, deceased, was born in Germany June 20, 1809, emigrated to America in 1830, and was an early settler in Claridon Township. He was married, February 16. 1845, to Sarah Yager. By this marriage there were eleven children, eight of whom are (1883) living, namely, John, born June 25, 1846; Laner, October 11, 1847; Maggie, August 1, 1854; David, September 9, 1856; Jacob A., September 6, 1858; William, February, 1861; Frederick, July 27, 1863; and Emma, born November 7, 1865. The deceased were David, born March 27, 1850, and died August 27, 1851: George, born June 19. 1852, and died November 22, 1860; and an infant. John Eberhardt, the subject of this sketch, died April 8, 1873, leaving a widow and eight children, who still survive him. He was a man much respected for his many good qualities. His widow, Mrs. Sarah (Yager) Eberhardt, is the owner of sixty-four acres of land and a comfortable home in Claridon Village, where she resides. She is a member of the Lutheran Church, and a lady much beloved for her many kindnesses. She was born in Germany, March 25, 1825, and was brought by her parents, Lawrence and Mary Yager, who emigrated to America and settled in Pleasant Township, this county, in 1830, where they purchased land, and when they lived until their death, which occurred, the father's August, 1846, aged sixty-two vears, and the mother's April, 1855, aged seventy -one years.

JOHN EHLERS is a native of Germany, born August 23, 1832, the son of Henry and Arenozena Ehlers. He emigrated to the land of the free in 1852, settling in Grand Prairie Township, and was married in Marion County, Ohio, February 2, 1858, to Eliza Russel, a daughter of Elijah Russel, and six children have been born to them - Elijah, Phcebe D. , Sarah J., John W. and Henry U., twins, and Frank. Mr. Ehlers commenced in life a poor boy, but through industry and economy owns at present a valuable farm of 135 acres. He is a stanch Democrat; himself and wife are members of the German Reform Church.

FRANCIS M. EPLEY is a native of Claridon Township, born April 18, 1852, the son of David and Sarah (Dunbar) Epley, who settled in Marion in early times. The father died September 8, 1863, while the mother continues to reside with her son Francis. Mr. Epley obtained a good edu cation from the district schools, and remained at home until he formed a life partnership in August, 1876, with Lydia U. Ulsh, a daughter of John and Jemimah (Cunningham) Ulsh. They had one heir - Marion J. - born October 16, 1878. Mrs. Ulsh was born February 29, 1857, and departed this life August 7, 1882. Mr. Epley has ninety-live acres of well improved land, worth $60 per acre, which is stocked with good grades. He is industrious and highly respected. He was elected Trustee of the township in 1881, and has continued to serve in that capacity. He has also served as School Director nine years and is Clerk of the Board. Politically speaking, he is a Democrat.

GEORGE FETTER, Jr., first son of George and Elizabeth (Kyle) Fetter, is a native of Claridon Township, born October 30, 1836. His people emigrated from Germany before marriage. He became familiar with the English branches, and his union to Miss Mary Mautz, a daughter of Gottleib and Christina Mautz. took place April 27, 1858. Their eight children are George F., born March 29, 1859; Jacob D., September 15, 1861; Mary A., June 16, 1864; Samuel H.. October 5. 1866; William P., January 15, 1868; John F., November 5, 1870: Mary C, January 9, 1872; and Harmon E., October 30, 1875. Mrs. Fetter was born February 6, 1836. Mr. Fetter has always devoted his attention to agriculture. He is a substantial farmer, owning 266 acres of valuable land, worth $75 per acre. He recently erected a brick residence costing $5,000. Mr. Fetter is a Democrat, and has served as Trustee of the township three years, and as a member of the School Board eight years. With his family he belongs to the Lutheran Church in Richland Township, to which he contributes liberally.

EDWARD D. FIELDS is a native of Lincolnshire, England, born April 22, 1829. He was the son of Matthew and Elizabeth (Hatfield) Fields, who crossed the Atlantic in 1833, locating in Claridon Township. He remained with his parents until his twentieth year, obtaining from the district school a practical education. He was wedded Decemb ar 31, 1857, to Ann S. Nesbitt, boru December 8, 1837, a daughter of Joseph and Ann

(Grubb) Ncsbitt. Children - Priscilla E., born October 2, 1858; Joseph C, August 24, L860; Edward F., November 15, 1862; Sylvester N., February 6, 1800; Henry O, July 13, 1872; and Elma P., February 14, 1878. At twenty years of age, Mr. Fields began to learn the carpenter's trade, and followed it twenty-nine years, his family then residing in Claridon. Abandoning his trade in 1878, he purchased a farm consisting of eighty acres in a wild state, for which he paid $44 per acre. He has cleared and improved this land and erected good buildings upon it. It is now valued at $75 per acre. He served one term as Trustee of the township. Himself and family are members of the United Brethren Church; he is Superintendent of the Sabbath school. He is a Republican and an advocate of temperance, and a member of the F. & A. M.

JOHN FIELDS was born in Lincolnshire, England, December 12, 1805, and was married there, September 6, 1830, to Sarah Foster, born December 22, 1812, a daughter of John and Mary (Lane) Foster. He was a son of Matthew and Elizabeth (Hatfield) Fields. He emigrated to America with his wife and one child and his father's family in 1834, settling in Claridon Township. His parents both died in an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Fields are the parents of ten children, five living - Henry W., born February 2, 1S32; Elizabeth H., September 9, 1837; George A., September 10, 1848; Charlotte P., June 17, 1851; and Sarah R., April 12, 1854; Eliza A. was born November 30, 1834, and married John Boyce January 4. 1855; John C. was born September 5, 1845, and died February 16, 1851, Matthew F. was born November 24, 1842, and died January 18, 1863, a soldier at Bowling Green, Ky. ; Jesse was born April 18, 1857, and died one month later; Mary A. was born February 27, 1840; she was the wife of Thomas Parker and died March 20, 1879. Mr. Fields commenced in life with nothing, but through his indomitable will and through economy, has now a farm of 120 acres, two comfortable frame residences and ten town lots. He has retired from the farm and has been living in Caledonia some time. He is an estimable citizen, a zealous Republican, and he and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church.

JOSEPH FIELDS, the son of Matthew and Elizabeth (Hatfield) Fields, was born in Wylingham, by Stow, Lincolnshire, England, March 29, 1820. He -came to America with his parents in 1834, settling in Claridon Township July 2 of the same year. He was one of a family of twelve children, ten surviving - John. Ann, Mary, Matthew, Henry, Joseph, Sarah, William, Edward and Dinah. Elizabeth died in England and Benjamin inLouis ville, Ky. Mr. Fields died December 2, 1851, and Mrs. Fields lived until 1869. Joseph secured an education at the district school and lived with his father until ho married, January 1, 1845, Miss Mary McGinley, a daughter of John and Elizabeth McGinley, of Irish ancestry. Their union was blessed with three children, two of whom are living - John H., born October 3, 1845; and Sarah E., February 13, 1848. Joseph, born Decern ber8, 1850, died July 27, 1851. Mrs. Fieldh died January 1, 1851, and Mr. Fields was married again October 27, 1853, to Sarah J. Badger, daugb ter of Joseph Badger, who emigrated to America at the age of seven from Ireland. Mr. Badger was married to Miss Mary Erwin, of Fairfield County, Ohio, and seven children were born to them - Mary C, born July 28, 1854; Asa E., January 6, 1857; Matthew and Joseph A. (twins), February 21, I860; William F., August 25, 1862; Robert C, born August 31, 1855, died July 29, 1863; and Ada A., born August 5, 1862 (twin with William F.), died July 11, 1863. Mr. Fields embarked in life a poor boy, but has wrought out by hard blowH a comfortable home and a valuable farm of 195 acres. 145 in Marion County and fifty in Hardin County. His home farm is estimated at $80 per acre. He is a thoroughgoing farmer, and has been a resident of Claridon nearly fifty years. He found his home covered with forest and abounding with game, but he has cleared and improved 100 acres. He is a Republican, a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, having been a local minister several years, is a generous man. an earnest advocate of the cause of temperance, possessing a spirit of enterprise, and always aids movements that are intended to benefit the community. The portrait of Mr. Fields appears on another page of this volume.

MRS. ELIZABETH FINK, the widow of Eli Fink and the daughter of Joshua and Catherine Martin, was born March 18. 1837. Her parents werefof Irish and German extraction, but natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively. They were married in Marion County in 1834, and were the parents of thirteen children. The two deceased were Martha, dying at the age of forty-one years; and Eliza, aged twenty months. The living are Socrates, Julian. Elizabeth, Catherine, Nancy, Leonard, Emma J., Jacob, Margaret, Mary M. and Ida M. Mr. and Mrs. Fink were married in January, 1858, and four children were born to them - Orilla, born October 17, 1858; Samuel F., February JO, 1860; DoraB., August 25,1864; and Lulu E., April 18, 1869. Orilla was married September 1, 1878, to C. S. Bittner: Dora B. was married March 2, 1882, to Dr. W. C. Arous. of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Fink was an honorable citizen, loved by all, and was doing an extensive mercantile business at the time of bis sudden death. This occurred August 2, 1875, and a jury, impaneled to consider his mysterious demise, arrived at the conclusion that his death was caused by an unknown hand. 3Trs. Fink has continued to keep the family together and has recently erected a frame residence on North Main street. She commands the respect and sympathy of all who know her.

JOHN A. FOOS was born in Delaware County, Ohio, October 31, 1819, the son of John and Mary (Aye) Foos, of German stock, but natives of Tennessee and Virginia respectively. The father was born November 15, 1787, and when two years of age came to Kentucky for a brief period, but settled in Franklin County, Ohio, six years. In 1806, they came to Delaware County, remaining until 1831, when they moved to Marion County for a number of years; then they went to Indiana, where the father died, August 10, 1876. Mr. John A. Foos was brought up on a farm. He married, December 28, 1843, Elizabeth Lindsay, and six childi'en have been born to them, three surviving - James M. , Nathan and Andrew B. Benjamin F., George B. and Elizabeth J. are deceased. Mr. Foos has resided in the county one-half century, and is a prominent farmer, making a specialty of registered stock. His farm comprises 463 acres of excellent land, valued at $100 per acre. His wealth is not less than $40,000, the product of his own hands. He served a number of years as Trustee of the township, and is a faithful Democrat.

JOSEPH A. FRANCIS, M. D., was born in -Waldo Township April 13, 1839, the son of Philander K. and Clarinda (Armstrong) Francis, of French and English extraction, respectively, and natives of New York Mr. Francis obtained a good education, attending the Mount Hesper Seminary two years. He commenced teaching in his sixteenth year, and continued twenty-one terms. In 1873, he began reading medicine under the tutorship of Dr. Charles Bates, of Nettle Lake. Ohio; graduated at the Columbus

Medical College in the spring of 1877, and at once commenced practice at Bell Point, Ohio. He came to Caledonia in 1880 where he is receiving a fair share of patronage. He enlisted April 23, 1861, in Company H, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three months. His term expiring at Camp Denison, he returned home, and was married, December 21, 1861, to Mary J. Anderson, a daughter of Andrew and Lucinda (Smith) Anderson, natives of Westfield Township. Five children have been born to them, two surviving - C. Grant, born June 27, 1864, and Edna C, born November 18, 1870. He re-enlisted August 13, 1864, in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy- fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve one year. He was made Second Sergeant, and later Orderly Ser geant, and after participating in several skirmishes was honorably discharged at Cleveland, Ohio, May 30, 1865. He is a member of the F. & A. M., of the K. of H, of the I. O. O. F., of the G. A. R. (charter members) and of the Democratic party.

ABRAHAM GABLE was born November 20, 1839, the son of Peter and Mary (Boyer) Gable, natives of Pennsylvania and both of German stock, who had eight children, seven surviving - Susan, Mary, Abraham, Elizabeth, Christena, Catherine and Lovina. Solomon died aged nineteen years. Mr. Gable was born February 11, 1806, and died March 15, 1879. Mrs. Gable born March 11, 1808, resides with her son Abraham. Mr. Gable obtained from the district school a practical education. He enlisted in the Union army November 19, 1861, Company D, Eighty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in the following battles: McDowell, Cross Keyes, Cedar Mountain, Bull Run (second battle), Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wauhatchie and Mission Ridge; also in these skirmishes: Franklin, Port Republic, Freeman's Ford, Rappahannock Ford, Sulphur Springs and Water Bridge. He marched during this time not less than 2,500 miles, find was honorably discharged December 31, 1863. Re-enlisting again in the same company, January 1, 1864, he fought at Valley Fort, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Tenn. , going through the Atlanta campaign and with Sherman to the sea. He was captured at Goldsboro, and after lying in the rebel lines ten days was paroled, being sent to Annapolis, Md., thence to Camp Chase, and was discharged June 23, 1865. Returning to his home in Claridon Township, he married, October 19, 1865, Catherine Heverly. a 'laughter of John and Christena (Miller) Heverly. Their sir children were Elmore E., born June 23, 1868; Ida L., April 6, 1873; Cora B., July 2, 1876; Emma A.. October 16, 1880; Samuel G., October 17, 1866, dying February 28, 1869; Willis W. and Wilson H. (twins), June 28, 1870: the former died January 11, 1871, and the latter December 12, 1873. Their mother was born July 17, 1838. Mr. Gable has a farm of 115 acres of valuable land, worth $75 per acre. As a citizen, he commands the respect of his neighbors. He is an influential member of the Evangelical Church and an extorter in the same. He is Superintendent of the Sabbath school, a liberal contributor to all deserving objects and a Republican in sentiment.

JUDGE JOHN R. GARBERSON, whose portrait appears in this work, is one of the leading citizens of Marion County. He was born in Holmes County, Ohio, November 20, 1821, and is a son of David and Rosannah ' Eiesley) Garberson. His father was born in New Jersey November 15, L759, and his mother in Maryland July 8, 178(5. They were of Welsh and German descent respectively, and were married in Knox County, Ohio, February 24, 1820, and settled in Holmes County, where they lived five years, and at the expiration of that time returned to Knox, in which coun- ty they resided until 1838, when they removed to Claridon Township and settled on the farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch. Their married life was blest with four children, three of whom are now living, viz., John R. ; Mai inda, wife of Nickson .Baker; and Amanda, wife of Levi Irey, of Fayette County, 111- Mr. Garberson departed this life A.pril 29, 1843, and his widow July 6, 1852. Judge Garberson passed his early life on a farm, and obtained his education principally in the public schools of Marion. He spent eight years in the profession of teaching, after which he turned his attention to farming, to which he has devoted a larger portion of his life. He has been a resident of Marion County since 1838, and is a prominent and extensive farmer. He owns 790 acres of land, 6G0 acres of which are improved, and 300 acres under a high state of cultivation. He makes a leading pursuit of keeping registered stock. Judge Garberson has achieved a merited success in the business relations of life, and stands as one of the foremost citizens of the county. Ho is a man of public enterprise, and every legitimate movement that was intended to contribute to the benefit of the community or county has always received his generous support. As a man and a citizen, Judge Graberson is honorable and upright, and as a public officer he has a record that reflects upon him the highest credit. In 1854, he was elected to the office of Count v Clerk and reelected in 1857, serving two terms. Eight years after his retirement from this position (in 1868), he was appointed Probate Judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Maj. Busby; so satisfactory were his services in this capacity that he was chosen to serve a full term. He has served in nearly every local office of his township. In politics, Judge Garberson is a stanch Republican, and has been prominent in the affairs of his party in the county for many years. April 30, 1844, Judge Garberson celebrated his marriage with Miss Susan Irey, daughter of Samuel and JenHa (Bean) Irey, both deceased. Six children have crowned this union; of these four are living - Loretta, born August 22, 1848; Charles F., June 6, 1851; Johu M., June 14, 1853; and William ft., August 1, 1856. David S., was born August 12, 1845, and died March 19, 1846; Irey was born November 4, 1846, and died June 16, 1847. Mrs. Garberson was born December 3, 1823, and died September 26, 1857. Judge Garberson again married. March 12, 1859, Miss Sarah Curtis, of Richland County. He and wife are earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HENRY C. GARVIN was born in Franklin County, Penn., January 18, 1827, the son of Henry and Catherine (Omwake) Garvin, also natives of Pennsylvania, but of Irish and German ancestry respectively. Having married, they removed to Ohio, stopping at Tiffin a short period, but settling in Fremont, where he became a merchant for many years. They were the parents of fourteen children, nine now living - Hezekiah, Henry C, William, Samuel, Jacob, John, Susan, Catherine and Malinda. Mrs. Garvin died at Fremont March 3, 1873, and then Mr. Garvin moved to Big Island Township, this county, and died March 3, 1883, being eighty-five j years uf age. Henry C. was joined in marriage August 2, 1849, to Rebecca J. Staley, born December 28, 1829, and eight children have been born to them - Columbus, Virginia, Anna R. , Alice R. and Emma, living. The deceased were John F. and two infants. Mr. Garvin, finding himself afloat in Lhe world at the age of thirteen, had very little opportunity to advance his ed ucation; at nineteen years of age, he mastered his trade, that of carriage and wagon making, at Leightersburg. Md., beginning in 1843. In 1845. he located at Germantown, Montgomery County. Ohio, continuing there four years. He then returned to Hagerstown, Md., where he resided sixteen years. March 22, 1864. he landed in Marion,- Ohio, and having worked at his trade a short time, established himself in lumbering at Gurley Station seven years. In October, 1872, he removed to his present site, Claridon, Ohio, and has become a permanent citizen, working at his trade. In 1873, he was elected Chief Magistrate, and will have served in that capacity his fourth term by the 15th of April, 1884. He owns property in the village. He belongs to the Democratic school of politics, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which his wife also belongs..

WILLIAM GARVIN, of the firm of Garvin & Weiss, carriage and wagon makers, was born in Franklin County, Penn., June 13, 1835. His parents, Henry and Catherine Garvin, were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married. Tbey came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1852 or 1853, and resided near Tiffin for eighteen months, when they moved to Fremont, Ohio, where his wife, Catherine, died in 1873, aged sixty-eight years. Hedied in 1883, aged eighty-live years. William Garvin received a common school education, and at the age of sixteen commenced learning his trade at Green Castle. Penn. After completing the same, he removed to Cardington, Ohio, where he was employed at his trade for six years, at the expiration of which time he removed to Marion. October 20, 1857, he was married to Ann L. "Wilcox, who was born September 14, 1837. She was a daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Wilcox. This union was blessed with three children, only one of whom is living, namely, Harry D. , bom November 6, 1858. Mrs. Garvin died April 17, 1862, and April 8, 1869, Mr. Garvin was married to Su^an Hock, a daughter of John and Almira Hock, by whom he has had three children - George, born January 11,1870; Laura B., April 5, 1873; and Lee M., born December 5, 1877. Mr. Garvin remained in Marion until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Ninety sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the following battles of the rebellion: Vicksburg, Sabine Cross Roads, Forts Morgan and Gaines, the taking of Mobile, etc. His term of enlistment for three years having expired, he was honorably discharged from the service at Camp Chase, Ohio. He then returned to Marion, and moved to Claridon in 1867, where he hassince resided and been engaged in business. The present firm gives employment to eight hands. Mr. Garvin has served the township as Township Clerk four years. Is a Democrat, a member of the F. &. A. M. and of the United Brethren Church.

JOHN J. GIDDIS is a native of Somerset County, N. J., born July 12, 1841, a son to Thomas and Rebecca (Saunders) Giddis, natives of the same State and of Scotch and English extraction. The father was born October 2, 1808, and died in 1867; the mother was born January 30,1810, and died October 11, 1865. John G. Giddis came to Ohio iu 1860, stopping in Morrow County two years; he then settled in Claridon Township, where he has since resided. April 16, 1863, he married Caroline Van Buskirk, a daughter of Lawrence and Sarah (Debow) Wooley. This union has been blessed with four children, three living - Minnie V., born January 31, 1864; Cyreu F., February 16, 1866; andOraE,, September 3, 1869. Jessie S., born January 11, 1874, died December 28, 1877. Mr. Giddis is a farmer, having fifty-two and one-quarter acres of excellent land, most of it valued at $100 per acre. He has served three years as Trustee of the township, is a respected and industrious citizen, believes in the Democracy, is a member of the I. O. O. F., and, with his wife, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MRS. MAHALA F. HAINES, widow of Columbus L. Haines, is a native of Claridon Township, where she was born October 18, 1844. Her parents, Jacob and Mary Holverstott, of German ancestry, were natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania severally. They settled in this county in very early days, and became prominent farmers, owning 360 acres of valuable land. Mr. Holverstott died in 1860 or 1861, aged about sixty-seven years. His wife still survives him, living upon the old homestead in her sixty-ninth year. Columbus L. Haines was the son of Lemmon C. and Eleanor (Bogan) Haines, also of German extraction. His birth took place June 5, 1844, and he married our subject March 27, 1863. Their two children are Mary E., born December 30, 1864, and EvaE., October 25, 1869. Mr. Haines entered the late war in the spring of 1861, and was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, lying in the hospital at Camp Dennison, Ohio, seven months. He was honorably discharged in 1862. His earthly career closed August 14, 1879, leaving an estate of sixty-seven acres. He was an industrious citizen, a live member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and charitable to all deserving objects.

JOHN HANLEY. grocer, a native of Ireland, was born June 21, 1852. He is a son of John and Ann (Kelley) Hanley. He came to America in 1871, stopping in York State one year, learning the cooper trade. He then came to Marion County, temporarily moving to St. Louis in 1873. He remained there but t*vo years, when he returned to Marion, clerking in a grocery, and attending to the books and general business of a company grad ing a railroad. He has a good education, having attended the national schools in Ireland and the public schools in this .country. September 27, 1881. he married Julia Breen, also a native of Ireland. The name of their one child is John, born February 3, 1883. Mr. Hanley is an energetic citizen and a successful business man. He owns a residence on High street and is building a fine frame store and large hotel, 40x50 feet, three stories high. Politically speaking, he is a Democrat.

MICHAEL R. HARRISON, stock-dealer, is a native of Morrow County, Ohio, born February 20, 1844, the son of Jacob and Rachel (Rice) Harrison, of Irish and German descent and natives of Virginia. They were born in Fairfield County, married about 1827, settled in Morrow County as pioneers, and were the parents of nine children, six living - Rachel R, Ann, Sarah, John V., Michael R. and Elizabeth. Bruce, George and Jacob are deceased. The father died in 1875 and the mother in 1880. Michael R. , our subject, having received a limited education, remained upon the farm until he married, December 14, 1870, Malinda White, and the names of their two children are Charles R. and Minnie M. They lost an infant. The wife died September 15, 1879. He again ^married, May 8, 1881, Eliza H. Irey, widow of J. S. Irey (deceased), and a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Boyce) Welbourne, who are natives of England, immigrants of 1822, and settlers of Claridon Township. They had seven children, only three surviving - John B., El^a H. and Josiah M. His father died October 22, 1865, and the mother August 19, 1865. Mr. Harrison followed farming until 1879, when he commenced buying and shipping stock, and he has become one'of the leading shippers of the county. He moved to Caledonia in 1879, but still owns a farm of 160 acres of valuable land, part of the old homestead. He is a well known citizen, a member of the K. of P., votes the Democratic ticket, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ROBERT L. HIGHLY, dealer in stoves, etc., is a native of Union County, Ohio. He was born July 16, 1838, and is a son of John and Mary (Cammarr) Highly. The former was of Irish and the latter of German extraction, but both natives of Pennsylvania They came to Ohio in 1842, settling in Crawford County, where Mr. Highly became a useful and respect ed citizen, serving as Assessor nine consecutive years, as Justice of the Peace ten years and as Postmaster during his entire residence there. In 1853, he moved to Cedar County, Iowa, and followed farming the remainder of his days. They were the parents of seven children, five surviving - Rebecca, Thomas, Eliza. Mary and Robert L. Hannah and John are deceased. Our subject, having acquired a limited education, commenced to learn the tinner trade, at Muscatine, Iowa, under the direction of D. T. Miller. Having mastered his trade, he enlisted in his country's defense, April 28, 1861, Company C, Second Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry The company's Captain was J. D. Brewster, and its Col. S. R. Curtis. He participated in the following engagements: Foi't Donelson, Shiloh, siege of Corinth and Towa Creek, Ala. He was honorably discharged Apri 28, 1864, and returned to his home, engaging with his former employers. In the spring of 1865, he came to Caledonia and established himself permanently in the stove and tinware trade. His marriage took place November 28, 1867, to Catherine D. Houser, daughter of Anthony and Eliza (Wise) Houser. His union has resulted ia the birth of four children - Charles A., born June 7, 1870; George T., May 19, 1875; Robert F., October 25, 1878, and an infant son, deceased. Our subject is doing a good business, and is the owner of considerable property in the village. He is a member of the I. 0.0 F. , of the Labona Encampment, at Galion, Ohio, and of the Crayton Post of the G. A. R.

CHARLES W. HINDS, son of Thomas and Rebecca (Carpenter) Hinds, was born February 1, 1856. Having obtained a fair, practical education, he married, December 26, 1880, Miss May Brooke, and they have one child - Ralph C, born June 13, 1882. Mrs. Hines is a daughter of Wesley and Eunice (Adamson) Brooke. Her father died in 1864, and his wife is still a resident of Caledonia. Mr. Hinds is an energetic young farmer, residing on the old homestead, and is a member of the Sons of Temperance.

JOHN B. HINDS was born in Claridon Township, October 23, 1840, the only son of Thomas and Ann (Bostock) Hinds, who emigrated from their native place, Lincolnshire, England, in childhood. Thomas was born in 1817 and was the sixth son (had had three sisters). He came to Claridon Township in 1822, and was married to the above lady in 1839, in Richland County, Ohio. Their union was blessed with two children - John B. and James H, who died at the age of twenty-one years. He married, for hi^ second wife, Rebecca A. Carpenter, and eight children were born to them, seven surviving - Charles W., David O, George G., Mary A., Elizabeth A., Catherine and Rose A. When aged one year, Susie died. Thomas Hinds was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Claridon, and a liberal supporter to all benevolent and charitable causes. Our subject was educated at the district school. He continued at home until March 23, 1864, at which time he married Miss Mary F., daughter of Thomas and Amy (Swisher) Curl, residents of Morrow County, Ohio. A daughter and son were born to them - Annie L., born December 20, 1866, and Edgar W. , April 3, 1869. Mrs. Hinds died January 27, 1871. Mr. Hinds again married, this time to Margaret Anderson, February 18, 1875. She is the daughter of John and Martha (Roult) Anderson, and the mother of six chil- dren- -Raymond H., born December 1, 1875; Lucy A., Julv 10, 1881; Ella, November 22, 1882; Mattie, June 10, 1879, died August 27, 1879, and Thomas W. and Charles (twins), May 26, 1880; the latter died very young, the former died August 6, 1881. Mrs. Hinds was born October 14, 1846. Mr. Hinds has always devoted his attention to agriculture, rearing graded stock. His farm of 157 acres is highly cultivated, and worth $75 per acre. He is an upright and an enterprising citizen. He has been Assessor of the township one year. He is Republican, and an advocate of temperance. His family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he is a generous giver, and has been its class leader six years.

JOSEPH D. HINDS, of the firm ot Marggraf & Hinds, was born in Marion County September 10, 1852, the son of John and Maria (Wade) Hinds. His father was born in Lincolnshire, England, and came to America in 1821. He married, in this county, in 1833, a daughter of Zebulon and Susannah (Mann) Wade. He settled here upon land entered by his father, John Hinds, and continued farming until 1872, when he moved to Caledonia. He had five children, three living - John W. , William W. and Joseph D. Susan, the wife of J. W. Curtis, died February 23, 1861, and Robert died February 18, 1872. The father's demise occurred February 28, 1874, and the mother's January 27, 1879. Having obtained a fair education in the district school, Mr. J. D. Hinds commenced to learn telegraphy in 1S67, which business he prosecuted five years. After being inactive several years, he engaged in farming four years in Union Countv. Ohio. March 31, 1881, he married Mantie B. Rogers, a daughter of Rowland H. and Mary J. (McKinney) Rogers. The name of their one child is Rowland R., born January 25, 1882. He is a member of Oliver Lodge, No. 447, Marion Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M., Marion Commandery, No. 36. K. T. of A. L. of H. , and is Supreme Recorder of P. O. of A. He is a Republican.

MRS. REBECCA A. HINDS, widow of Thomas Hinds, is a native of Harrison County, Va. , born November 9, 1824. Thomas Hinds was born in Lincolnshire, England, December 15, 1811, coming to America in 1822, with his parents, who settled in Claridon Township. He obtained a common school education, and married, November 14, 1839, Miss Ann Bostock, who bore him two children - John B. and James H. , dying November 1, 1864. His wife, also a native of England, died October 27, 1845. He married our subject October 12, 1848. She was a daughter of Lewis R. and Eliza (Stewart) Carpenter, of English and Irish descent, severally. He was a native of Virginia, but came to Harrison County in 1831. He was a farmer and an active politician of the old Whig persuasion. At one time he was County Assessor, and a strong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His death took place September 1, 1869, aged sixty-three years. Mr. and Mrs. Hinds were the parents of seven children - Mary A., born July 27, 1849; Elizabeth, May 16, 1852; Catherine, November 13, 1853; Charles W., February 1, 1856; David C, September 7, 1858: George G., August 28, 1864, and Rose A., September 20, 1868. Mr. Hinds held a farm of 160 acres. He resided in the county fifty-nine years; was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died February 12, 1881. Soon after his death, Mrs. Hinds moved to Caledonia, purchasing a suitable home on East High street, where she continues to reside with her youngest daughter. She is a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

cal education, and remained upon the farm until 1875, when he moved to Caledonia. Ke is not engaged, at present, in any particular business, on account of failing health. He has some property in the village, and commands the respect of the town. He belongs to the F. & A. M., and is a Republican.

HENRY J. HOLYERSTOTT, son of Henry and Margaret (Betzer) Holverstott, is a native of Claridon Township, born February 24, 1842. The country schoolmaster gave him his education and his union with Lettie

E. Anderson took place December 25, 18G7. She was a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Clark) Anderson, of German and English descent, severally. Joseph Anderson died in 1860, and Mrs. A. is still a resident of La Rue, Ohio, aged seventy-five years. One heir was born to the above union - Ezra C, born May 4, 1870. Mrs. Holverstott was born July 27, 1843. Henrv J. Holverstott is a representative farmer of Claridon Township, having 321 acres of cultivated and, with comaiendable improvements, valued at .$100 per acre. He makes a specialty of Norman and Clydesdale horses, and his annual sales of general produce amount to $2,000 or $2,500. He received from his father's estate 150 acres, but has accumulated the rest of his property by their own industry. With his wife, he holds a membership in the Christian Church in Montgomery Township; he is also a Repub lican in sentiment.

LAFAYETTE J. HOLVERSTOTT, son of Henry and Margaret (Bet zer) Holverstott, was born March 21, 1837, at the old homestead, where he was reared, educated, lived, and died November 8, 1877. The pioneer schools gave him his education, and he married, March 26, 1863, Frances E. Painter, who was born February 16, 1845. She was a daughter of William

F. and Hannah (Milton) Painter; the former of German stock and a native of New Jersey, the latter of French ancestry and a native of Delaware. He was born December 5, 1794, and removed in time to Ohio, with his parents. His father, George Painter, gave him a title to the land now occupied by the city of Delaware, Ohio; it was dated March 27, 1833, and was lost. He came to Marion County in 1836. His wife died September 15, 1870, in her seventy-third year. He still survives. Mr. and Mrs. Holverstott's children are Flora L., born August 30, 1864; Horace W., February 3, 1867; Eva G., June 12, 1869, and Marcellus L., August 24, 1874. Lafayette J. Holverstott was an active, intelligent and energotic laborer, leaving to his family a productive farm of 304 acres and an honored name; was a zealous member of the Free-Will Bapiist Church, officially connected, and was a strong and influential Republican.

JACOB HOLVERSTOTT (deceased) was born in Pennsylvania June 29, 1802, the son of Jacob a ad Christena (Pfeiffer) Holverstott, who sailed from Germany when very young. Jacob came from Ross County, Ohio, to Marion County in a very early time, locating in Claridon Township for life. He first wedded, June 28, 1827, Rebecca Lucas, by whom he had three children, one surviving - John L., bom August 6, 1830. Christena, born May 16, 1828, died October 4, 1831; Abraham was born September 5, 1829, and died eight days later. His wife's decease occurred October 11, 1829. He was united in marriage a^ain, October 28, 1842, with Miss Mary Gunn, a daughter of Henry and Sophia (Shreck) Gunn, of German descent. The former was born July 26, 1780, and died July 23, 1841, aged sixty years eleven months and twenty -three days. His widow is now living with her son, Lewis Gunn, in Marion. Seven of Mr. and Mrs. Holverstott's nine children are living - Sophia born April 23, 1834; Rev. Henry H. July 14, 1836;

George W., January 30, 1839; Mary A.. December 5, 1840; Mahala F., October 18, 1844; Lewis M., May 11, 1850, and Olive 0., April 21, 1854. The deceased were Jacob F., twin to Mahala F., dying October 4, 1847. and Rebecca E., born April 10, 1848, dying April 18, 1882. The subject of this memoir ended his earthly career September 24, 1860. He left a valuable estate of 367 acres, well cultivated, and a cherished name. He was first identified with the Lutheran Church, and about forty years ago united with and died in the faith of the Christian Church.

PETER W. HOLVERSTOTT, first son of Henry and Margaret (Betzer) Holverstott, is a native of Claridon Township, where he was born De cember 16, 1831. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania. They were married in Ross County, Ohio, where they came when children with their parents in 1808. They came to Marion County in the autumn of 1830, and located in Claridon Township, residing there nearly forty years. They were blessed with the birth of eleven children, four sons and seven daughters, of whom seven survive - Maria, Margaret, Mary J., Peter W., Barbara A.. Henry J. and Martha R. Christiana (aged three years), an infant (unnamed). Naomi E. (wife of G. W. Smith), and La Fayette J. (aged fortyfour years) are deceased. They moved to Marion about fourteen months before his death, which took place May 15, 1868. He was an honored and respected citizen. By industry and economy he accumulated a large j)roperty. He was reared and confirmed in the Lutheran Church, but became a member of the Christian denomination some twenty-five years before his death. He gave liberally of his means to build churches and to sustain the ministry, in other as well as his own denomination. He died aged se\enty years. His wife still survives him, now (1883) in her eightieth year, and is a resident of Marion. Peter W. Holverstott, the subject of this sketch, and one of the leading farmers of this township, was reared to manhood on a farm, and acquired his education in the common schools of his native place. October 30, 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Adelia Kilbourn, a daughter of Rev. Marcus and Sarah (Wyatt) Kilbourn, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter of New York. Her parents married in Delaware County, where Mr. Kilbourn died in 1836, aged forty-six years His widow is now the wife of Robert Cratty, of Prospect Township, and they are, probably, the most elderly couple now residing in the county; she being (1883) in her eighty-seventh year, while Mr. Cratty is in his one hundredth year. Mrs. Holverstott, an estimable lady, was born in Delaware County. Ohio, April 30, 1835. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Holverstott has been blessed with five children, as follows: Clarence K. , born March 3, 1859, the railroad agent at Martel, this county; Emma M., born May 18, 1862, wife of James W. Kennedy, of Crawford County; Alice A., born October 10, 1867; Ida L., born April 5. 1865, dying September 21, 1865, and an infant, son, deceased. Mr. Holverstott is a prominent farmer of Claridon Township, and has followed that occupation very successfully. He owns a farm of 300 acres, most of which is in a good state of c ultivation and finely improved. He makes a specialty of keeping graded stock of various kinds. Mr. Holverstott is a man of live enterprise, and always takes an active part in the public affairs of the community. He has fi lied various local offices, and is a man of honor and integrity. He and wife are members of the Free-AVill Baptist Church, with which be has been prominently identified for a number of years. The portrait of Mr. Henry Holverstott is given in this work.

ANDREW H. HOWSER, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Smith) Howser, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, October 27. 1851. His literary attainments were confined wholly to what he received from the district school. He married, January 22, 1876, Miss Magdalena Retterer, and their two children are Clifford M., born March 28, 1880, and Emma B., born February 14, 1882. He is the owner of ninety-three acres of valuable land, worth $80 per acre. Politically, he is a Republican; religiously, a member of the Baptist Church.

JACOB HOWSER is a native of Mason Counly, Ky., born January 28, 1814, the son of Jacob and Sarah (Loveless) Howser. His parents are of German blood, but natives of Maryland. They had ten children, live of whom are surviving - Jacob, Eliza (wife of James Barnes, of Harrison County, Ohio). Sarah (wife of Cyrus Barto, of Iowa), James (also of Harrison County, Ohio) and Emily Norricks (of Knox County. Ohio). The subject of this sketch obtained a limited education in the very common schools of Harrison County, Ohio, where he wedded, March 10, 1842, Miss Elizabeth Smith, born January 12, 1822, a daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Martin) Smith. Their home has been blessed with fileven children - John H, born June 15. 1843; James S., June 26, 1845; Sarah M.. May 5, 1847; William G., May 5, 1849; Andrew H., October 27, 1851; Amanda, August 26, 1853; Benjamin R., June 10, 1855; Florence E., September 27, 1859; Isabel, August 11, 1861; Lowring O, November 27, 1857, died Januai'y 4, 1861, and Dollie, born June 28, 1865, died April 6, 1880. Mr. Howser removed his family from Belmont County to Marion County, settling in Claridon Township in 1852. At that time, he was in limited circumstances, but has acquired a good competence, and is engaged extensively in keeping registered stock. His farm consists of 1,500 acres of rich, productive land, upon which he has erected a fine brick residence. He is a genial gentleman, a stanch Republican and has served in nearly all the offices of the township. He gives liberally to all benevolent purposes.

JAMES HOWSER, second son of Jacob Howser, is a native of Harrison County, born June 26, 1845. His education is fair, and his marriage nuptials with Maria L. Carter were celebrated October 1, 1868. She was born October 18, 1845, to Joel and Harriet (Jones) Carter, the former a native of Maryland, the latter of the " Old Dominion. " They were married in Belmont County, Ohio, and Mr. Carter died in Morrow County October 16, 1869, aged sixty-three years; Mrs. Carter, born November 11, 1808, still survives, a resident of Morrow County. Mr. and Mrs. Howser have three children - Eliza J., born March 14, 1871; Hattie B. , November 11,1873, andOraC, March 25, 1876. Mr. H. is a farmer, having in charge 160 acres of the old homestead. He devotes considerable attention to graded stock, principally the Poland-China hog. His Republicanism is unquestioned, and his charity for all good causes is known.

JOHN H. HOWSER. fir.st son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Smith) Howser, is a native of Belmont County, Ohio, born June 16, 1843. His education is practical, never having attended school after his sixteenth year. He remained with his father, however, until he was joined in marriage, January 6, 1870, with Miss Maggie L. Owen, born August 20, 1845, a daughter of Charles and Esther Owen, and four children have been born to this union - Elizabeth E., born August 27, 1871; Charles F., October 26, 1873; a son, February 13, 1883. Jacob, born January 7, 1878, died in March of the same year. Mr. Howser came to Claridou Township with his parents in his ninth year. He is now the owner of 120 acres of fine land, valued at $65 per acre. He also raises stock. He is an energetic and flourishing farmer. He is a stanch Prohibitionist, and both himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Claridon.

HEZEKIAH HUNTER, of the firm of Hunter & Hipsher, a son of James and Catherine (Hipsher) Hunter, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 11, 1831. His parents, of German and Irish descent and natives of Pennsylvania, came to Fairfield Conuty before marriage. They spent six years there, he teaching the most of the time. In 1831, they moved to Richland County, Ohio, where they resided upon a farm until 1860. They were the parents of seven children, five living - Robert M., Margaret J., Hezekiah, Emily A. and Caroline A. The deceased are Isaiah and Elizabeth. The father died in Iowa, while temporarily there, aged sixty-seven years seven months and seven days. The mother died fifteen years prior to this time, aged forty-six years. Our subject obtained the common school education of his day, and attended two terms of select school, under the tutorship of Rev. Gailey. He then taught, more or less, for five years. He was married, September 9, 1858, to Cynthia Hipsher, a daughter of James and Lydia (Giberson) Hipsher, of German ancestry and natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey respectively. They came to Caledonia in 1873, from their farm in Scott Township, where they had settled at a very early day. They had a family of six children, four surviving - Eliza. Cynthia, Hiram A. and Silas J. ; the deceased are Harrison, aged sixteen years, and Amanda, aged seven years. The father died a few years after coming to towi», and the mother eighteen months later. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter had born to this union,one daughter - Elma L., dying aged six weeks. Our subject established himself in the mercantile business at Caledonia in 1859, and is among the oldest and successful merchants in the village. The firm of Hunter & Hipsher was formed in 1875, and they are doing a handsome and flourishing business. Mr. Hunter is a modest and respected citizen. He served four years as Treasurer of the township, and has been a member of the Council since the incorporation of the village. He is a Democrat.

HARRISON H. IREY is a native of Claridon Township, born December 16. 1841, to Hannibal and Elizabeth (Lawrence) Irey, natives of Virginia and Lincolnshire, England, respectively. They were married and became settlers of Marion County about 1835. They were the parents of eight children, six surviving - H. H, Charles F., James S., Martha G., Marshall F. and Anna B. ; the deceased were Elizabeth and an infant daughter. Mrs. Irey died in July, 1865, and Mr. Irey about five years later. The common school fitted Mr. Irey for life, and it began in earnest when he enlisted, August 8, 1862, in Company E, Ninety- sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years. He was engaged at Vicksburg and its siege, Arkansas Post, Red River campaign, through all the battles and skirmishes, then into Alabama, at Forts Gaines and Morgan. His honorable discharge dates " Columbus, Ohio, August 2, 1865." Returning home, his marraige to Miss Sarah M. Howsev was solemnized September 25, 1867. She is the daughter of Jacob Howser. and has been the mother of six children - Florence E., born December 20. 1869; Bertha, March 5, 1871; John, September 30. 1873: AVilliam L.. August 26, 1876; Milton, April 8, 1878, died January 4, 1881, and an infant son, May 26, 1880, dying July 23. Mr. Irey is a leading farmer, extensively engaged in agricultural pursuits, having a farm of 200 acres of excellent land, .stocked with the best grades. He has recentlv built an attractive residence and made other valuable im-

JAMES S. IREY. His parents, Hannibal and Elizabeth (Lawrence) Irey. tho former a native of Virginia and of English descent, the latter a native of Lincolnshire, England, arrived in Claridon Township in a very primitive day. Mrs. Irey passed away in 1865, and Mr. Irey in 1870. James S., was born in the above township February 14, 1847; obtained a common school education, and married Martha T. Wittred, December 7, 1871, daughter of William and Martha (Bothamly) Wittred. Their children are all living - Orral L. , born December 28, 1872; Harley G., April 3, L874; Ray, November 8. 1876; Fern L., January 15, 1879, and James C, October 15, 1880. Mrs. Irey was born June 14, 1847. Mr. Irey is extensively engaged in the manufacture of tile, having established himself in this business in 1878, and employing three men during that season. He owns a comfortable home in Claridon village, and five and one-half acres adjacent. He is an active Republican, taking great interest in local politics. He is an industrious and worthy citizen.

GEORGE W. KEYES was born in Darby Township, Union Co., Ohio, May 20, 1840, the son of Daniel and Betsey (Carr) Keyes, tho former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Pennsylvania. They were marriei in Union County, where they passed the majority of their days. Mrs. Keyes was born April 26, 1804, and died September 20, 1849. Mr. Keyes survived her until July 9, 1878, in his seventy-sixth year. George W. was educated in the schools of Darby and Jackson Townships, in his native county, removing to the latter when fifteen, and living with John C. Jolly. He enlisted, September 15, 1861, in Company B, Thirty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years. He participated in the following engagements: Cross Keys, June 8, 1862; Harper's Ferry, September 15, 1862, and in a battle that occurred after dark, during which 120 men of their regiment were either killed or wounded in the short space of a minute and a half; the remainder of the regiment was instantly captured, paroled and transferred to Chicago, remaining four or five months. Going then to Camp Cleveland, Ohio, they were sent to three battles - Port Gibson, Raymond, siege of Vicksburg. Big Shanty, and through the entire At lanta campaign, participating in all the battles. At the expiration of his term of service, he was honorably discharged at Atlanta. Ga., September 15, 1864. Returning to Jackson Township, he married, September 5, 1865, to Sophia E. Herri n, daughter of Louis and Catherine (Ley singer) Herrin, natives of Pennsylvania. They were pioneers of Fairfield County, Ohio, where he died in 1867, aged seventy-five years. Mrs. Herrin survives him, at present a resident of Circleville, Ohio. George W. Keyes is the father of three children - Celestia, born November 8, 1866; Emily A., October 31, 1869, and Sylvester E., October 25, 1872. Their mother was born September 22, 1842. Mr. Keyes removed, after marriage, to Claridon Township, where he has since resided. His farm of 109 acres is valued at $70 per acre. He is a sound Republican, and, with his wife and daughter, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Claridon, to which he has freely contributed.

WILL AM KINNAMON was born in Ross County, Ohio, April 24. 1846, the son of George and Hannah (Downs )Kinnamon, of English stock, and natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively. The former was box*n in September, 1809. They were early settlers in the above county, and the wife died there. George K. survived her until July 4, 1878, dying in

Canaan Township, Morrow Co., Ohio. They had ten children, five living - Mary J.. Elizabeth, Harrison, William and John. The deceased were Lucinda, Nelson, George, Harriet and Eliza. The subject of this memoir secured a fair learning from the common schools of Ross and Morrow Counties, and continued with his father until he attained his majority. He wooed and wedded, December 24, 1868, Miss Maria J., born December 3, 1847. a daughter of Hezekiah and Rachel (Henry) Weeks. They have had six children - Ella M., born May 1, 1870; Charles W., January 29, 1874; Flora E., October 27, 1875; Oliver W., October 9, 1877; Frank W., January 31, 1882, and Ada B., April 5, 1872, dying July 23, 1873. Mr. Kinnamou was a hundred-day man in the late war, enlisting in 1864, in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment Ohio National Guard. His regiment spent the most of its time in the District of Columbia. He commenced in life with very limited resources, but owns to-day seventy-five acres in Morrow County, and other property to the amount of $7,000. In connection with his extensive farming, for the past fifteen years he has been buying and shipping stock, with considerable net profit. As a citizen, he is exemplary, as a Republican, strong, and as a Christian, influential and benevolent. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HIRAM A. KOONS, plasterer, was born in Richland County, Ohio, November 27, 1836, the son of John and Ann B. Koons. His father is a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1810. His mother was born Jan. 12, 1816, in Cumberland County, of the same State, and died January 15, 1843. His father, still living aged (1883) seventy-three years, has spent nearly all his life working at his trade, shoe-making. Hiram A., our subject, having a fair practical education, began, in his twentieth year, to learn the trade of plastering, under the direction of Thomas J. White, of Crestline, Ohio. He came to Caledonia in 1858. May 10, 1860, he married Sarah E. Bell, a daughter of Benjamin and Eleanor (Thorp) Bell, both deceased. His union has been crowned with three children - Sheridan C. was born December 16, 1864; Cora A. was born May 27, 1861, and an infant, August 11, 1863, both deceased. Mr. Koons enlisted in the civil war July 10, 1863, Company I, Eighty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till the close of the struggle, performing guard duty at Camp Chase and Columbus, Ohio. For eight months, at Camp Chase, his duty was to inspect rebel letters at the prison office. His discharge dates July 3, 1865. Mi-. K. has eight acres of farm land near the village, and a good residence on the corner of Liberty and Water streets. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., of the L. of H. , of the G. A. R. and is a Republican.

WILLIAM F. LAFFERTY was born in Harrison County, Ohio, April 6, 1823. He was the son of John and Mary (Leedom) Laffarty, of English extraction, and natives of Pennsylvania. They were married in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio about 1812, settling in the above county for the remainder of their lives. They were the parents of ten children, seven of whom are living - James (in his eightieth year), Samuel, John, Maria, Smith, William F. and Uriah. Mary died, aged thirty-five years, Abraham, aged thirty years, and Jane, aged seventy years. William F., having obtained the rudiments of an education, attended the Belleville Union Schools a short time, and then commenced teaching, which occupation he followed till he was fifty years of age - in all, forty-nine terms. He was married, September 30, 1852, to Catherine Ulsh. and five childern have been born to them, three living - Ann E., Laura C. and George W. The deceased were Marshall and William. He has devoted the most of his life to teaching, and has been a successful educator. He owes property in Caledonia, and affiliates with the Democratic party.

JAMES LAWRENCE, deceased, was born in Lincolnshire, England, February 21, 1810, the son of Edward and Martha (Stepper) Lawrence, who crossed to the United States three years after their sons James and William, they coming in 1832. They settled on our subject's homestead, and were the parents of eight children, four living - Jane W. , born March 16. 1808; George, March 31, 1814: Ann, January 13, 1822, widow of James Douce, and Richard, January 17, 1826, a resident of Hardin County, Ohio. William, born Februarv 19,1812, died in Illinois; Sarah, born February 12, 1819. died at home April 15, 1839; Elizabeth, born December 27, 1816, is also deceased. Edward Lawrence died May 1, 1864, aged eighty- three years. Mrs. L. died April 17, 1855, aged seventy-seven years. The common school of England was the source of education of James Lawrence. Arriving here in so early a day, he became one of the oldest and most respected of the pioneers. He continued with his parents until June, 1856, when he wedded Susannah Welbourn, born July 17, 1832, a daughter of George and Ann (Mills) Welbourn, the former a native of England, the latter of New Jersey. They were pioneers in this county. Both are now dead. Six of Mr. Lawrence's seven children survive - Benjamin F., born February 29, 1856; Martha J., July 20, 1859; Sarah A., September 22, 1861; Marv E., May 6, 1865; Emma E., September 27, 1867; and Abboit A. , August'26, 1870. William, born July 27, 1858, died August 10, 1858. Mr. Lawrence died June 29, 1883, leaving to his wife and heirs an estate of 380 acres of fine land. Although not a member of any church, his faith was Christian, and acts benevolently inclined. Politically, he entertained the principles of Republicanism. Benjamin Lawrence, his son, was appointed administrator of his effects, and now has full charge of the farm.

JOHN C. LEE, deceased, was born in Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, August 16, 1793. He was the son of Zebulon P. Lee, who came from Scotland with seven brothers and entered the war of the Revolution as a spy for the cause of Independence, ever afterward losing trace of his brothers. He was wounded, for which he received a life pension. He died in Hancock County, Ohio, at the advanced age of one hundred and eight years. His widow, of Low Dutch stock, died when ninety-six years of age. John C. came to Fairfield County, Ohio, in early life; thence to Marion, County, settling in Scott Township. He married Miss Sarah Black in March, 1824, who died January 23, 1826. He was married again, to Miss Louisa Spurgeon, October 26, 1830. She was also a native of Pennsylvania, born January 1, 1801. She removed with her parents to Scott Township at a very early date, locating on the east bank of Muddy Run. They had seven children - Daniel, born March 15, 1831, a resident of Montana Territory since 1881; Noah, born July 5, 1833; Hannah, born August 22, 1835, married J. M. Dixter, January 18, 1854, who died February 28, 1865, leaving three children; again married, William Osborn, April 16, 1867, leaving two children, she occupying the old homestead; Sarah A., born October 10, 1838, married S. J. Hipsher May 5, 1S64, and died September 11, 1877, leaving three children; William H., born July 23, 1841, a resident of Montana Territory since 1864, living upon a ranch forty miles below the National Park; Maggie, born March 4, 1845, married G. W. Ault June 27. 1866, and died August 4, 1869, bearing two children, now deceased; Zillah J., December 28, 1849, married P. J. Heading September 16, 1869, had three children, moved first to Illinois, but settled in Washington County, Kan. These parents continued to reside in Scott Township until death, being firm believers in the doctrine of universal salvation, and members of the Universalis Church. Mr. Lee died September 11, 1867, and Mrs. Lee survived until May 11, 1875.

NOAH LEE, the son of the preceding, was born July 5, 1833. He lived with his parents, acquiring a common school education, spending four months in the fall of 1853 at a Quaker school in Delaware County. He supplemented this by teaching a three months' term in Indiana. In the fall of 1855, he drove a team to Story County, Iowa, for Amon Hipsher. He continued in that State two and a half years. April 10, 1858, there being no railroads west of the Mississippi, he and William Osborn walked from Iowa to Allen County, Kan., a distance of 450 miles; there he took up a Government claim, pre-empted the same, and assisted to lay out the town of Iola, the present county seat of Allen County. In the autumn of 1860, he returned to Ohio. March 28. 1864, he set out for Montana Territory, and obtaining the company of W. H. Lee and Jerome Suit at Valparaiso, Ind., they went to Cedar County, Iowa, where they purchased four yoke of oxen (one yoke were cows), provisions, etc., etc. June 1 they started, reaching Virginia City after two and one-half months of tedious riding; mined here, washing gold, until late in the fall; then, with eleven comrades, he built a flatboat and embarked upon the Yellowstone, homeward bound. The river was very low, making their journey very slow and wearisome. They were frequently obliged to step out into the floating slush and lift their craft from some hidden rock. After thus running several days, the ice completely dammed the river, compelling them to abandon the boat. Taking such articles as they could carry, they walked to the mouth of that river in a few days, completely exhausted from the want of food. Seven of the company wintered at Fort Union, up the Missouri, but the remaining four, of whom our subject was one, were determined to reach the States. Accordingly, an old skiff was secured, in which they traveled two days and nights, the ice finally compelling them to take to land again. Reaching Fort Berhold, under the guidance of an Indian, they set out once more for the settlements. After wading many days through the snow, they went into camp near the Painted Woods country. Just as they were well settled for the night, twenty -one Sioux Indian warriors surrounded them. All their loose clothing, provisions and the like were seized, and they were obliged to cross the river to their camp. The n«xt day they were permitted to take their departure, but that same evening they came upon another band of Indians, who were friendly and sheltered them for the night. Three Indians being furnished by the latter to guide and protect them, they finally reached Fort Rice, half frozen. They then passed down the river to Sioux City, where the party separated. April 23, 1867, Mr. Lee was wedded to Miss Lizzie Reed. They have had two children - William R., born February 18, 1870 (became deaf from the effects of spinal fever, when three years of age; his parents are educating him at the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb at Columbus, Ohio); Frank was born April 7, 1875. For the past fifteen years, Mr. Lee has been successfully engaged in the milling business at Caledonia: is a prominent and influential citizen; is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and its Secretary for twelve years, also a member of the Town Council for seven years; of the School Board since 1873, and its Clerk during that time. He has been Treasurer of the Cemeterv Associa tion since its organization, also Treasurer of the School Library. He is a member of the Universalist Church, and has occupied the position of Superintendent of the Sunday school for ten years.

WILLIAM LEEPER, son of Francis and Isabella (Kee) Leeper, was born in the Emerald Isle May 12, 1838. When eighteen, he crossed the waters, landing at Philadelphia, and then, making his way to Marion County, Ohio, he hired as a farm laborer until he was wedded, January 7, 1868, to Sarah E. Mutchler, a daughter of George and Amanda (Wilson) Mutchler, of German and Irish extraction respectively. To them three children have been born - Clara M. B., born September 16, 1868; Francis G., April 21, 1871, and Eva R., November 11, 1877. Mrs. Leeper was born May 20, 1845. William Leepor located in Claridon Township in 1872, purchasing forty acres, adding later forty acres more, all in good cultivation; its value is $80 per acre. Mr. Leeper is a respected citizen. He has been a member of the School Board over eleven years; he votes the Democratic ticket; himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church at Marion, and he is officially connected with the Knights of Honor.

OLIVER LINDSAY was born in Center County, Penn., November 16, 1816, the son of John and Jeanette (Reed) Lindsay, natives of Pennsylvania. Both John and his father served during the entire Revolutionary war. Oliver's father and mother came to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1821- 22, stopping but a short time, when they settled in Scott Township, this county. They were the parents of seven children, six living - James, Oli ver, Mary, Elizabeth, Rhoda, and Montgomery. John died an infant. The father died August 24, 1854, aged about sixty-eight years. The mother died November 3, 1871, aged eighty-seven years. Oliver Lindsay, having secured a common school education, worked for nine years upon a farm for L. H. Ross, in Pickaway and Crawford Counties. He married, November 25, 1856, Miss Mary Sidel, and six children have been born to them - William J., Catherine J., Sophia J., Annie E. and Alpharetta. James M. was born May 30, 1860, and died February 11, 1863. Mr. Lindsay has been devoting his entire attention to farming, and is the owner of 280 acres of valuable land, worth $75 per acre. He has been a resident of the county sixtyone years, and is well and favorably known. He is a stanch Democrat.

CHARLES MARGGRAF was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, July 27, 1855, the son of Gustavus and Catherine (Bookmiller) Marggraf. He obtained his education in the common school. In 1878, he engaged in the restaurant business until 1880. He was then in the same business with C. S. Munson, at Bucyrus, three years. "January 1, 1883, he returned to Caledonia and engaged in the mercantile trade with J. D. Hinds, entering $3,000 worth of stock. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. (officially connected), of the Sons of Temperance, and of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GUSTAVUS MARGGRAF was born in Germany June 25, 1826, the son of Frederick and Christine Marggraf, who came to America in 1840, settling near Bucyrus, Ohio. The mother died in 1839, and the father in 1874. When aged fourteen years, Gustavus learned the shoe-maker's trade, which he has followed the most of his days. He married, November 27. 1845, Catherine Ohm, born January 19, 1824, and of their ten children since born, eight are living - Caroline, born December 23, 1846; Charles E., July 27, 1848; Gustavus, December 10, 1849; Amanda. May 16, 1853; Emaline, October 7, 1856; Matilda, October 7, 1858; Edward, August 28, 1860, and Louisa, August 19, 1863. Frederick W. was born April 5, 1852, and died March 13, 1852, and Anna M. was born May 10, 1865, and died October 19, 1870. Mr. JYJ. is an industrious and respected citizen. He has a comfortable home, and ten acres adjoining the village. He is a member of the 1. O. O. F. , and himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. In politics, he is a Democrat.

JOHN MARTIN is a native of the Emerald Isle, born in May, 1817. His parents, Thomas and Margaret (Martin) Martin, died in their native land. He was married in 1848, and in 1865 crossed the sea with his family of seven children, locating in Claridon Township, where he has since mostly lived. His wife, Hannah, was born December 25, 1825. Their children were born in the following order: Margaret, May 3, 1858; Isabella, May 9, 1852; Jane M., January, 1854; William, June 22, 1857; Thomas H. , July 23, 1860; John G., May 5, 1862, and Frank L., October 25, 1865. Upon his ad\ent to Claridon Township, Mr. Martin had but $400, but now he is the owner of 160 acres of well improved land, valued at $75 per acre. He is a respected man and a sound Republican. Himself and wife are members of the Free- Will Raptist Church, to which he gives financial aid.

ISAAC MASON, son of Joseph and Sarah (Towers) Mason, born in Scott Township January 29, 1848. His education was received in the district school. He lived with his parents until his twenty-sixth year, and was married, August 6, 1874, to Miss Alpha Lucas, a daughter of Abraham and Catherine (Leach) Lucas. Their only child is George T. , born June 26, 1876. Our subject is a successful farmer, and has the control of 140 acres of carefully cultivated land, stocked with finely graded stock. He has recently erected a neat home, surrounded with comfortable buildings. Mr. Mason is an industrious farmer and belongs to the Democratic school of politics.

JAMES McDONALD was born in Washington County, Penn., September 3, 1820. His father, Mark McDonald, was a native of Northamptonshire, England, and his mother, Ann McKnight, of Ireland. They came to the United States when young, and were married in the abuve county. They had seven children - Mary, James, William, Martha M. and John B. ; Sarah Jane died in infancy. Mr. McDonald died April 11, 1859, aged seventy-nine years; his wife died August 27, 1869, aged also seventy-nine years. Our subject obtained a pioneer education, and October 7, 1847, he married Rispah, a daughter of Asa and Eunice (Keys) Llewelyn, natives of the same county, and of Irish and Welsh ancestry. The former was born March 13, 1791, and died September 10, 1856; the latter was born October 11, 1788, and died September 4, 1853. To Mr. and Mrs. McDonald have been born eight children - Eunice J., born December 6, 1849; Mary A. B. , June 22, 1858; Rufus P., January 27, 1860; John B., January 1, 1862, and George B., April 10, 1864. Mark was born May 11, 1848, and died January 9, 1854; Mary A., born April 1, 1853, and died aged sixteen days; William, born October 20, 1855, died February 14, 1865. Mrs. McDonald was born July 10, 1822. Mr. McDonald removed from Pennsylvania to Marion County in the spring of 1866, locating in Waldo Township, but came to his present home in 1872. He has seventy-nine acres of land well drained and fenced, valued at $100 per acre. He takes pride in cultivating the best varieties of all stock. He is a member of the Democratic party and of the Presbyterian Church.

ISAAC A. MERCHANT, son of John T. and Rebecca A. (Gruber) Merchant, was born in Marion Township May 26, 1844. He received a limited inheritance from his father, to which he has been adding, until he owns at present 159 acres of excellent land, drained by 1,500 rods of tile. His suitable frame residence was built in 1868, at an expense of $1,500, and his barn and shed in 1874, at a cost of $800. He values his farm at $100 per acre, and is engaged in raising grain and graded stock. May 2, 1864, he enlisted in the war, Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment Ohio National Guard, and has in his possession a written expression of gratitude for efficient services from President Lincoln. October 24, 1867, he married Miss Frances E. Haines, a daughter of L. C. and Ellen (Bogan) Haines; the former a native uf Pennsylvania, and the latter of Virginia. One child blesses this home - Stella E., born December 28, 1870. Mrs. Merchant was born August 25, 1846. Mr. Merchant is an influential citizeu, a stanch Republican and with his family a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he is officiallv connected.

CALEB MERRITT. son of Caleb and Sarah (Frier) Merritt, was born in Orange County, N. Y., October 20, 1819. His parents were natives of the same State. His father served during the entire war of 1812. They were married in the above State; moved to Ohio in 1830; purchased land ia Medina County, residing therein eight years, and then moved to this county, Grand Prairie Township, several years; thence to Scott Township. The father died near Letimberville in 1853. His widow moved to Iowa, where she still resides. Mr. Caleb Merritt continued at home until marriage, which event occurred December 1, 1843. His wife was Prudence Walker, a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Dennis) Walker, natives of Delaware. They emigrated to Ohio, settling in Marion County, in 1824. The father died in 1863, aged sixty years; the mother in 1841, aged about fortylive years. Caleb and Prudence Merritt are the parents of eight children - Isaac, born March 9, 1847; George W., born February 12, 1850; Mary J.r December 12, 1854; Sarah A., May 8, 1858; Emma C, May 28, 1862; Hattie E., December 19, 1864; Ella A., April 27, 1868, and Ida M., Sep tember 22, 1870. Mr. Merritt is the owner of 320 acres of fine land, valued at $60 per acre. He devotes his entire attention to the farm, and raises a great deal of tine stock. Speaking politically, he is a Republican. In 1841, an Indian murdered his father-in-law at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, concerning which the Indians held a court martial, witnessed by Mr, Merritt; the jury returned a verdict of " Guilty," and the penally, " Death by shooting," was executed in the presence of thousands.

JOHN METZGER was born in Claridon Township March 17, 1844. and is a son of Philip and Phoebe (Shults) Metzger. who emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1835, locating in Richland Township. In 1845, they settled in Claridon Township, where he died March 11, 1862, aged fifty-nine yeai's. His wife survived him until August 12, 1883, when she died aged seventy-five years. Our subject was born, reared and educated in his native township, securing a good English education. He married, November 7, 1876, Eva E. Cope, born May 12, 1858, and a daughter of Henry and Lydia (Klinefelter) Cope. Their one child is Earl, born October 5, 1878. Mr. Metzger has always followed farming, and is the owner of eighty acres of desirable land, valued at $75 per acre. He has recently erected a tine, commodious residence, costing $2,500. Mr. Metzger is a worthy and an enterprising citizen; he is independent in politics, and a member of the I. O. O. F. and Grange; he is a member, with his wife, t»f the Evangelical Church - Canaan Chapel.

BARNEY F. MILLISOR, the son of Jacob and Margaret (Barks) Millisor, of Pleasant Township, was born August 28, 1847. He remained at home, obtaining a fair education, until his marriage to Miss Catherine Brunson March 8, 1877, a daughter of James and Rachel (Abrahams)

Branson. Mr. and Mrs. Millisor's children are Lulu, born June 5, 1879, deceased; Lowes A., born December 2, 1880, and Ora B., December 16, 1882. Mr. Millisor has always given his attention to agriculture, having now 128 acres of fine land, valued at $65 per acre, from which he realizes $800 to $1,200 annually. Mr. M. is a liberal and highly-respected citizen; in politics, a Democrat. He and his wife belong to the United Brethren Church in Pleasant Township.

OBADIAH MILLER, one of the old pioneers and prominent citizens of Claridon Township, was born at Snarford, ten miles northeast of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, January 13, 1819. The Miller family were land-renters in England, and the farm on which our subject was born, containing 150 acres, had been in their possession for two hundred years. The last of the family to possess thia property were John and Alice (Pridden) Miller, the parents of our subject. They gave up this homestead in 1832, and embarked for the United States, landing at Quebec, where Mrs. Miller, a daughter and a son were drowned and all their effects destroyed. Mr. Miller worked out the passage of himself and sons to Cleveland, Ohio. He went from there to Richland County, but settled permanently in Huron County, where he again married. He departed this life in Marion County April 13, 1858. The subject of this sketch was reared partially on a farm and educated in the pioneer schoolhoase. When fourteen years of age, he was bound to Henry Layman, at Mansfield, to learn the carpenter's trade, but the sudden death of Mrs. Layman threw him upon his own resources; he, however, prosecuted his chosea trade, and became a master mechanic. His work may be seen on many of the older structures of the county. In partnership with J. Q. Lakin, he built the stone jail at Marion in 1843; he also built the old brick house belonging to George Ulsh in 1844-45, and in 1840 the frame residence of the late William Thew. After completing the Ulsh mansion, he visited his native land, returning to Claridon Township in 1845. He was united in marriage with Martha Thew, a daughter of Richard and Ann (Bothamly) Thew. Four of their seven children are living - William T., born October 19,1850; Mary L., February 13, 1856; Alice A, November 28, 1859. and Francis H., May 3, 1867. Elizabeth T., born February 22, 1847, died February 4.1862; Emeline, born Mav 1, 1853, died September 22, 1861; David E., born May 6, 1862, died August 21, 1864. Mr. Miller's first purchase of land was from Benjamin Geer, and consisted of 160 acres, located in Canaan Township, Morrow Co., Ohio, for which he paid $650. He held this property eighteen months, when he sold one-half of it to David Christy for $650, and the remainder to his brother, Samuel Miller, for $350. He then bought an eighty-acre lot. of a German named Allsbaugh, for $700, to which he has been adding until he now owns 777 acres of valuable land, worth $70 per acre. This is the product of Mr. and Mrs. Miller's hard and skillful labor. He is a leading farmer of the county, and lately has been making a specialty of rearing fine sheep. He is liberal as a citizen, a Republican in politics, and. with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His portrait, as a representative pioneer, is given ou another page of this volume.

WILLIAM MILLER, first son of Obadiah and Martha (Thew) Miller, was born on the old homestead October 19, 1849. The common schools of Claridon Township gave him his education, closing his school career at the age of twenty years. September 15, 1872, he was joined in marriage to Miss Julia A. Underwood, daughter of Jesse and Isabel (Sergeot) Underwood. Only one of their three children is living - Charles E., born Feb- ruary 14, 1875. Flora L., born May 15,1876, died December 25,1877; James, born October 16, 1880, died April 1, 1882. Our subject is an industrious young man, having in charge his father's farm, consisting of 420 acres of valuable land. He rears graded stock- largely horses, hogs and cattle. He often turns off $1,000 worth of stock and $2,000 worth of grain annuallv. He votes the Republican ticket.

JAMES MORROW, the son of Hugh and Martha (Nealey) Morrow, was born in Washington County, Penn. , October 16, 1817. His parents, natives of the Emerald Isle, crossed the ocean before marriage. Their children numbered five - William, of Union County, Iowa; Dorcas, widow of George Williams, of Guernsey County, Ohio, and James. The above are the living, but the dead were an infant daughter and Rev. John Morrow, a prominent minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church He was. born in the same county and State as our subject September 25, 1809. and died at Nashville, Tenn., in September, 1871. In 1886, the family removed to Guernsey County, Ohio, where they both died - Hugh Morrow in 1815 or 1846, and Mrs. Morrow in the summer of 1852. Mr. Morrow picked up a fair education, and lived with his brother until he was married, January 15, 1840, to Miss Elizabeth Cunningham, born January 23, 1818, a daugh ter of James and Eleanor (Scott) Cunningham. The former, a native of Ireland, came to America when nineteen, and married a native of Guernsey County. He died in that county in 1856 or 1857. His wife survived him about three years. Five out of six children belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Morrow are living - Hugh J., born February 18, 1841: John F., January 18, 1843; Martha and Eleanor (twins) February 13, 1848. and William E., August 31, 1853. Simon A., born March 27, 1845, died July 3, 1870 Mr. Morrow removed from Guernsey County to Marion County in 1850, locating on his present farm, consisting of 240 acres of desirable land. At one time he owned 500 acres. He is a leading and much respected farmer. He is a sound Republican, and a member of the Marion Presbyterian Church, as is also his wife.

JOHN F. MORROW was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, January 18, 1843, son of James and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Morrow; the former a native of Washington County, Penn., and the latter of Guernsey County, Ohio. They lived fourteen years, subsequent to marriage, in her native county; then, in 1850, came to this county, where they have since resided. They are the parents of six children, five of whom are living - Hugh J., John F., Martha and Eleanor (twins) and William E. The name of the deceased was Simon A. Our subject obtained a practical education in Iberia College. He remained with his father until he was married; which took place December 28, 1871, to Miss Ezamiah McKinstry, a daughter of Mathew and Phebe (Garberson) McKinstry. Three children have been born to them two are living - Myrtie, born March 16, 1877, and Hortie, October 3,1879. William Jay was born September 21, 1872, and died January 5. 1881. Mr. Morrow is the owner of eighty acres of valuable land. He rears a good deal of blooded stock, making that pursuit a specialty. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and he affiliates with the Republican party.

HENRY W. NESBITT is a native of Northumbevlandshire, England; was born November 28, 1834. He is a son of Joseph and Ann (Grubb) Nesbitt, who sailed for America in 1842, locating in Marion County, purchasing land in Olaridon Township. Mr. Nesbitt was born July 15, 1801, and died December 31, 1876. Mrs. N. survives, and is a resident of the same township. Our subject was married, September 6, 1861, to Sarah E. Irey, and two children were born to them - Elizabeth, born October 6, 1862, the wife of David Hinds; one is deceased. Mrs. Nesbitt died May 1, 1865, He again married, November 23, 1866, Mary G. FelJ, and one child was born to this union - Mary E., born July 16, 1867. Mrs. N. died three days later. Mr. Nesbitt consummated his third marriage, January 14. 1869, with Cassandra Wortman, a daughter of Joshua Wortman. Six children have crowned this marriage, four of whom are living - William H., born April 5, 1874; Alice, December 14, 1875; Ethel, June 25, 1880, and Elsie C, October 11, 1882. Mabel, born April 5, 1872, died September 19, 1873: an infant daughter died unnamed. Mr. N. has devoted his life principally to agriculture. He has 140 acres of well-tilled land, which he values at $70 per acre. He has been a resident of the township since 1842. Himself and "wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a Republican in sentiment.

LEWIS OSBOEN was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, September 8, 1844, the son of John and Minda (Caskey) Osborn, who came to Marion County about 1866. The wife died in 1878, but the father is a resident of Tully Township. Mr. Osborn married, June 12, 1873, Harriet D. Hipsher. H e is the owner of forty acres of well improved land, valued at $75 per acre; is an industrious citizen and a Democrat.

BENJAMIN R. PATTEN is living in his native county, born February 7, 1840, to Thomas and Elizabeth (Portor) Patten. His father was a native of Ireland, who came to America about 1810. and his mother was a native of Jamaica. They lived, after marriage, about ten years in Chester County, Penn. ; then removed to Ohio. They located in Canaan Township, Marion County (now Morrow County), where they died, the father October 23, 1863, aged eighty-two years, and the mother in 1870, aged seventy-six years. The subject of this sketch received his education at the countrv school when a boy; after that he attended high school at Toronto, Canada West; and was united in marriage, August 12, 1868, with Frances A, a daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (Wilkinson) Porter. Their only child is Porter W., born December 29, 1873. Mr. Patten was reared a farmer boy, but at the age of twenty-four he engaged in the lumber trade, which business he has successfully followed since. His mill is now located at the village of Claridon. Although two of his mills have been burned, and a third exploded, he has accumulated sufficient to purchase 120 acres of land in Michigan, besides property in both Claridon and Caledonia. He is an influential citizen, having served, while a resident of Midland County, Mich., in nearly all the local offices. He is a Past Master in the Masonic order, a Knight Templar, a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Democratic party. He never tastes of whisky.

MRS. JANE M. PITTMAN, widow of Solomon Pittman, is a native of Knox County, Ohio, born February 9, 1828, the daughter of John and Mercy Parcels, natives of Pennsylvania and Vermont respectively. They came to Marion County before marriage, and resided here the majority of their days; reared six children,! four °f whom are living - Jane M., Solomon W.j Lavina (wife of James Irwin) and Henry. The deceased were Lucinda, wife of Jacob Cress, and Susannah D., wife of Andrew Irwin. Mr. Parcels was a prominent politician in his day, of the Democratic persuasion. His death occurred January 3. 1845, and his wife's April 16, 1873. Mr. Parcels was a member of the Masonic fraternity. Solomon Pittman, born July 5, 1828. was the son of John and Ann (Clark) Pittman. He was born in