Claridon Township (part 4 of 6)

In 1859, Messrs. Underwood & Hunter started in the Speaker building; in 1862, Hunter retired; the next year, Annis Whitaker was admitted as a partner, and the firm of Underwood & Whitaker continued until the death of the latter in February, 1866. Moses Carr bought Whitaker's interest, April 17, following, but the next year he retired. In January, 1868, Mr. Underwood formed a partnership with his father, under the style of E. F. Under. wood & Co. May l, 1877, A. M. Dilts was admitted into the company, forming the firm of Underwood, Dilts & Co., but since February, 1882, the firm name has been Underwood & Dilts. These gentlemen *are now the principal merchants of Caledonia. In 1872, Neal & Kennedy started a store on Marion street, and two years afterward Mr. Kennedy retired, and in 1876 Mr. Neal failed.

In 1865, R. L. Highly established a tin and stove store on Water street, and in 1878 removed to Marion street, where he was burned out, July 23, that year.

In 1869, Kiefer Bros. started a hardware store on Marion street. . They were succeeded by Milford Lewis; he by Apt & Highly in 1872; they by Campbell & Rice; subsequently Apt & Thew, and finally Mr. Thew became sole owner.

Caledonia Deposit Bank

This monetary institution was established July 24, 1888, with William Rowse as President, and J. T. Monnett, Vice President. The other stockholders are Josephus Monnett, E. B. Monnett and M. W. Monnett. C. H. Rowse is cashier. The bank has a capital of $25,000, while the stockholders represent $400,000.

The first venture in journalism at this place was made in June, 1875, by Will H. Warner and J. Blanchard, wko continued to issue the paper, which was the Caledonia Argus, for a short time, when the firm changed. If, finally passed into the possession of the present editor and proprietor, George Henness, who conducts it in a creditable manner.

During that time the Underwood brick block has been erected. It is 36x80 feet, two stories high, and eost $7,500. "The Deposit Bank is in the northeast corner room on the first floor, and stores occupy the other rooms, while in the upper story are two halls, one for the G. A. R. and I. O. O. F., and one is occupied by the printing office. In 1880, the Temple Block was built by Kelly & Brooke and J. Blanchard. The third story, 50x70 feet in size, is owned by the Freemasons and Knights of Pythias. In 1868, H. Hunter erected a two-story brick on Water street. In 1867, Anderson & Dunhill erected a two-story brick building near the railroad. It is now owned by Charles Webb, of Monroe, N. Y.

Conflagration

July 23, 1883, at 2:30 in the morning, there broke out the most destructive fire that ever occurred in Caledonia. It originated in T. J. Anderson's warehouse, from some unknown cause, and ceased not its insatiate fury until it had destroyed seventeen buildings, with much of their contents. Fire engines were telegraphed for from Marion and Galion, which arrived in time to do good service. The area burned over is best described by naming the principal losers, as follows; T. J. Anderson, $5,000; J. W. Hinds, $2,500; R. L. Highly, $4,500; R. Thew, $10,500; Odd Fellows building, $2,000; Dr. Weeks, $2,000; J. Hanley, $5,500; Jacob Weber, $3,200; J. M. Coe, O. L. DeShong, J. G. Wortman, Maris Hart and railway company, smaller amounts.

Caledonia Union Schcols

Organized in April, 1873. The first Board of Directors comprised A. M. Dilts, Chairman; J. F. Apt, Treasurer; and Noah Lee, Clerk. The fol. lowing summer, a two-story brick schoolhouse was erected at an expense of $13,000. The main building is 30x60 feet, with a wing 30x35 feet, and is situated on a plat of one and one-half acres, between North High and North Main streets. It contains six rooms besides the Superintendent's office. Until 1881, there were four departments of the school: since that date there have been five. From the time of organization to the present, there has been expended for teaching $16,000, besides $3,000 for other expenses. For the building of the schoolhouse, bonds to the amount of $8,000 were issued, to run ten years, interest payable semi-annually at 8 per cent, and the last bond was paid in October, 1883. The following are the Prineipals who have had charge of the schools: James A. K. Weber, 1874 - 15; G. W. Snyder, 1875 to 1877; Z. E. Rutan, 1877 to 1879; U. K. Guthery, 1879 to 1881; C. G. Harriman, 1881-82; Lewis Ranck, 1882 to 1884. The present School Board is composed of H. Hunter, Chairman; Noah Lee, Clerk; J. F. Apt, Treasurer.

The Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest religious denomination at this place, was organized at the house of William Garberson about the year 1880, by William Garberson, G. P. Cherry, Isaac Cherry, Nathan Clark, and others. The following were some of the first members: William Garberson and wife, G. P. Oherry and wife, Isaae Cherry and wife, Garry Clark and wife, Nathan Clark and wife, John Lee and wife, Jacob Geyer and wife, Benjamin Bell and wife, Michael Welbourne and wife,

The first church was erected on the northeast corner of the public square in 1833. It was 35x40 feet in size and cost $800. This building was used until 1862, when it was dispused of and the proceeds went to a new house, which was built on the southwest corner of Church and Main streets. It is 40x50 feet in size, two stories high, and eost $2,500. The following is a partial list of the early pastors with the years they served: Harvey Camp and Philip Nation, 1834-35; Harvey Camp and J. W. White, 1835- 36. This appointment was a part of Marion charge for several years, then organized to Waldo and Westfield charge, and in 1872 was organized as the Caledonia charge, with its present limits. The pastors who have served since that time were B. F. Bell, 1872-72; S. R. Squiers, 1874-75; G. L. Hanawalt, 1876 to 1878; C. Baldwin, 1879-80: G. E. Scott, 1881 to 1888. Under the present organization, the following-named Presiding Elders served, viz, Henry Whiteman, 1872; John Whitworth, 1873 to 1876; Samuel Mower, 1877 to 1880; and A. Pollock, 1881 to 1883.

The church of Caledonia has a roll of 240 members. The present offi. cers are W. Brocklesby, William P. Thew, J. G. Giddis and Joseph Fields, Stewards, with W. Brocklesby, Recording Steward.

The Thew Log Church.- - In 1824, a round log church was built, at Thew's graveyard and used for religious worship a few years. Revs. Gaff and Gilruth were pastors.

The First Universalist Church of Caledonia was organized in the Presbyterian Church building by Revs. Crosley and Root, February 17, 1867, with twelve members, viz., George Beckley, T. A. Cross, Mercy Parcel, J. W. Thatcher, S. M. Thatcher, James Miller, Mary Miller, Perry Kellogg, Daniel Lee, John Bentley, F. C. Beckley and Eliza Beckley. George Beckley and. James Miller were elected Deacons; J. W. Thatcher, Secretary; T. A. Cross, Treasurer. Meetings were held at the Presbyterian Church until 1871, when the society erected a house of worship of their own on Water street, at an expense of $3,284.33. Universalist preachers, as Revs. George R. Brown, Frank Monroe, E. R. Wood and others, v:sited Caledonia in a very early day. The pastors since organization have been Revs. M. Crosby, one year; W. B. Woodberry, three years; E. Morris, one year; N. S. Sage, two years; E. R. Wood, one year; Frank Evans, three years; N. H. Saxon, two years; A. C. Lander, six months; B. F. Rice, six months; and J. D. Laner, two years. The present membership is thirty-five. Deacons: G. W. Ault and N. Lee; Secretary, S. H. Rice; Treasurer, Mrs. Jane Pitt. man; Trustees, R. J. Monroe, G. W. Ault and Martin Koch.

Presbyterian Church. - This religious denomination was formed May 13, 1867, and elected A. W. Hayes, R. C. Layton and Augustus Marggraff Trustees; James McKinstry and Ebenezer Burt were the first Elders. The church has a present membership of eleven; David Christy and J. F. Mor. row are the Elders.

The Catholic Church comprised about fifteen families soon after the war, but there are only seven families of that faith here now. They have a house of worship on Water street, erected in 1866-67, at a cost of about $800. Rev. John Mackey was the first priest.

Fhe "Reformed Zion's Congregation, of Caledonia, to stand in connection with the Reformed Church in the United States," was organized a few years ago.

Secret Societies

SECRET SOCIETIES. Calanthe Lodge, No. 116, Knights of Pythias. - Dispensation was received January 28, 1879, and the lodge was organized by F. W. Brooke, A. J. Anderson and C. P. Bargar, with the following members: A. J. Anderson, P. C.; C. P. Bargar, C. C.; F. W. Brooke, V. C.; J. M. Coe, P.; J. M. MeLaughlin, M. of E.; John Kail, M. of F.; T. J. Anderson, K. of R. and S.; H. G. Cooper, M. at A.; P. Meister, I. G.: S. White, O. G.; C. E. Warwick, Albert Hines, J. M. Ball, W. Fell, E. A. Benfield, T. Layton, Samuel White and J. B. Iler. The present M. at A. is L. Chamberlain; I G. is F. W. Brooke; and O. G., W. C. Coulter. From the time of organization to December, 1881, the lodge met in the hall at the northwest corner of the public square, and since December 15, 1881, in their hall in Temple Block. The present membership is forty-four, and the officers are F.-W. Brooke, D. D. G. C.; J. M. Coe, P. C.; E. S. Giddis, C. C.; J.C. Hauser, V. C.; W. S. Green, P.; George Henness, M. of F.; A. M. Dilts, M. of E.; J. K. Rogers, K. of Rand S. The lodge has $1,200 in the treasury; meets Monday evenings.

Alpha Lodge, No. 1, Prudential Order of America. - This society was organized Setpember 8, 1881, by J. Blanchard and others, with over thirty members. First Eminent Ruler, W. S. Clark; Eiminent Ruler, 1882, Mrs. M. E. Dilts; 1883. J. K. Rogers. The present membership is twentyeight, who meet every Thursday evening in Temple Block.

Oliver Lodge, No. 447, F. & A. M. - A dispensation was granted by the Grand Master, July 26, 1870. On the 8th day of the following August, the lodge was organized by F. C. Ruehrmund, a Past Master of Marion Lodge, with ten members, as follows: Peter Beerbower, W. M.; Oliver W. Weeks, S. W.; William C. Neal, J. W.; John Rice, Treasurer; Ernst Cauzler, Secretary; William T. Wayland, S. D.; Solomon Pittman, J. D.; John Weiss and Jacob Rice, Stewards; and V. O. Harrison, Tiler. By. laws were adopted and meetings were held in a rented hall in the second story of a two-story frame building standing on the northeast corner of the public square. On the 19th day of the following October, a charter was granted by the Grand Lodge in session at Springfield, Ohio. On the 4th day of November, of the same year, the lodge was constituted by Julius Strelitz, of Marion, Ohio, by a special proxy of the Grand Master of Ohio. An election of officers occurred the same evening, resulting in the election of Oliver W. Weeks, W. M.; John Weiss, S. W.; William T. Wayland, J. W.; John Rice, Treasurer; William C. Neal, Secretary; Solomon Pittman, S. D.; Jacob Rice, J. D.; William Boughton and Joshua Crawford, Stewards; and George W. Ault, Tiler. These were duly installed into office by Julius Strelitz, of Marion. The lodge meets on the first and third Monday evenings of each month, in their new hall on the south side of the public square, built in 1881. Present officers, George W. Ault, W. M.; William Boughton, S. W.; J. A. Francis, J. W.; William W. Hinds, Treasurer; Noah Lee, Secretary; T. B. Rogers, S. D.; J. D. Hinds, J. D.; John Gracy and S. B. Rice, Stewards; John Witeroft, 'Tiler.

Caledonia Division, No. 4, Sons of Temperance. - This lodge was organized by E. J. Bradley, of Cleveland, and dispensation received November 20, 1878. The first members under the dispensation were G. T. Harding, Daniel Lee, Ella Chambers, Streeter G. Smith, C. E. Criswell; Smith Woodcock, C. A. Beckley, W. A. Baldwin, W. W. Thew, Sarah Cunningham, T. B. Rogers, John Street, Mary Dilts, William Conaway, Warren Harding, C. P. Woodcock and Emma C. Boughton. The following persons

The orders of Knights of Honor, Legion of Honor and Grand Army of the Republic have each organizations here, but no account was ever received of them.

Caledonia Graveyard

This graveyard was laid out and dedicated to its solemn purpose about the year 1824-25. It is situated on the west bank of the Whetstone and within the corporate limits of the town. This was the first burying ground in the township, and many of the pioneer settlers of the Whetstone Valley now repose in its silent graves. It contains the remains of two or three patriots of the Revolutionary war, and one or more soldiers of the war of 1812. Time has obliterated the inscriptions on many of the marble slabs erected at the first graves, and some of which are crumbling and falling to the earth, leaving nothing but a little mound to mark the resting place of the honored pioneer. The following inscriptions were obtained from some of the most ancient tombstones, and no doubt many of them were intimately identified with the early history of Claridon and adjoining townships.

James Larrabee was born March 13, 1767, and died June 26, 1835. Mary Larrabee (his wife), born April 18, 1774, and died August 31, 1838. Phebe Van Buskirk, wife of William Van Buskirk, died May 31, 1839, aged thirty-six years and seven months. In memory of Mary, wife of George Plotner, who died October 12, 1834, aged thirty-one years. In memory of John C. Smith, who departed this life August 23, 1833, aged twenty-three years, nine months and sixteen days. In memory of Margaret Parcel, who died December 1, 1835, aged fifty-three. In memory of John Parcel, who died Oetober 20, 1836, aged fifty-three years three months and seventeen days. In memory of William S. Farrington, who died at Cale. donia, September 14, 1838. aged thirty years and five days. Eliza, wife of Nelson Farrington, died November 19, 1836, aged twenty years, eleven months and eight days. In memory of Samuel A. Porter, who died June 12, 1832, aged twenty-seven years. In memory of Massy, wife of John Irey, who died May 27, 1836, aged twenty-nine years. In memory of John Irey, who died December 20, 1837, aged eighty years, ten months and twentytwo days. m. i

Caledonia Cemetery Association

CALEDONIA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION. This cemetery association was composed of the citizens of Caledonia and the surrounding country. A committee, consisting of J. L. Bell, Martin Koch aud G. C. Rinker, was appointed and authorized to purchase grounds appropriate for a cemetery. Seven acres of land, situated on the east bank of the Whetstone, opposite the village, was secured at a cost of $1,300. The land was laid out in uniform lots and platted by Capt. George Beckley, and now affords an admirable burying place.

Village Officers

Magors - F. C. Beckley was elected Mayor in April, 1874, and served until May 5, 1875, when he resigned and A. M. Dilts was appointed to serve until a special election June 16 following, when T. A. Cross was. elected. E. F. Underwood served in 1876-1877; J. B. Harrison, from 1878 to December 3, 1879, when D. O. Smith was chosen at a special election. In April, 1880, he was re-elected. From April, 1882, to the present time, J. Blanchard has held the office.

Recorders - Smith Woodcock served from 1874 till April 19, 1876; C. P. Bargar from that time till May 1, 1881, since which date F. W. Brooke has filled the office.

Biographical Sketches

Most of the settlers of Claridon Township were poor. having barely means enough to enable them to purchase their lands at the Government: price, get their families and household goods transported through the trackless forest to their lands. After they had succeeded in erecting their cabins, with persistent energy, they set to work, and the heavy forests, which were but a short time before the home of the red man, began to disappear. It was soon found to be one of the most fertile tracts in this section for agricultural purposes, and to-day is one of the best and richest divisions of the county. The subjoined personal sketches form a very important feature in the history of the township. They go to prove what industry and energy can accomplish, and lay down precedents which, if followed, will lead to most prosperous results.

JOHN W. ANSELMENT, is a native of Claridon Township, where he was born September 23, 1845, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Zuck) Anselment. His father was born in Germany and immigrated to America in 1829. He married in Marion County, but moved to Missouri in 1866, where he : died December 6, 1882. His wife was born in Ross County, Ohio, and died March 12, 1851. They were the parents of seven children, five surviving - Sarah, Rebecca, John W., Charles and Lydia. Mary and Catherine are deceased. Our subject obtained a fair education in the common school, and married, December 26, 1872, Rebecca J. Bird, daughter of Simon and Mary (Starr) Bird, and five daughters were born to them - Ettie M., born September 20, 1874; Maude E., December 23, 1876; Leotie, September 22, 1879; Blanch, January 17, 1881; and Alzora, February 23, 1883. Mrs. Anselment was born October 31, 1852. Mr. Anselment has always pursued the avocation of farming, and so successfully that he owns to-day (1883) 328% acres of fine land, valued at $75 per acre. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

GEORGE W. APT, mechanic, is a son of Harry and Sarah (Klinefelter) Apt, natives of Pennsylvania. He was born in Canaan Township, Morrow County, Ohio, March 21, 1851. He spent his early life upon a farm and obtained such an education as the common schools afforded. He was married, July 14, 1872, to Miss Ada Osborne, a daughter of James S. and Minerva (Hipsher) Osborne. They have had five children - Laura, born May 16, 1878; Merta, born September 26, 1876; Loberta, born July 27, 1878; Pearl, born May 2, 1881; and Mabel, born July 7, 1883. Merta and Mabel are deceased. When seventeen, Mr. Apt took up the carpenter trade, and has followed it successfully ever since. He owns an attractive residence on Watts street, Caledonia, and is an industrious and respected citizen. He is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F., having passed through all the chairs; is filling the office of Dictator in the K. of H.; isa Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CAPT. JACOB F. APT, of the firm of Ault & Apt, is a native of Marion County, and was born February : 25, 1836. He is a son of Henry and Sarah (Klinefelter) Apt, of German lineage and natives of Pennsylvania. They came to this county before marriage, the former in 1824, in his oighteenth year. They were married in 1834, and were the parents of seven children, four surviving - Jacob F., John W., Sampson and George W. Harry W., James K. and Sarah E. are deceased. Capt. Apt obtained only a limited education, and mastered the carpenter's trade before his twentyfirst year. April 28, 1857, he married Mary J. Deardorff, daughter of Henry and Catherine (Collins) Deardorff. The former was of German and the latter of Irish ancestry. Their two children are John C., born February 5, 1858, and. Franklin S., born November 28, 1860. The Captain enlisted in the defense of his country, December 16, 1861, in Company D, Sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. His company was detached from this regiment, and, together with Companies A, B and O, was sent to Fort Laramie, W. T., *to protect the innocent and valuable." He continued. on frontier duty during all the service. He was Second Duty Sergeant. by first appointment; then Quartermaster Sergeant about one year; then Second Lieutenant in 1863, serving nearly two years, and was appointed Captain and assigned to Company I, Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, in the summer of 1864, continuing as such to the close of the war. He was discharged at Omaha, Neb., May 6, 1865, then of the Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He participated in a number of battles with the Indians, and was & good soldier and officer. Since returning, he has been busy in various pursuits, always making a success in whatever he turned his hand to. He was Trustee of the township two years, one of the first elected Councilmen of Caledonia, serving six years, and a member of the School Board ten years. He belongs to the I. O. O. F., to the K. of H., to the Republican party, and, with his wife, to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE W. AULT, of the firm of Ault & Apt, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, February 7, 1837, the son of John A. and Leah (Nace) Ault, of German and French descent respectively, and natives of Ohio and Penn sylvania. His grandparents on both sides were natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Ault having acquired a fair practical education, "went West," engaging in variqus pursuits, such as lumbering, teaming, ete. He was a member of a company thai made the county seat, Iola, of Allen County, Kan. He returned, after an absence of four years, August 25,1862. He enlisted in the late war, Company D, Eighty-second Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infautry, and participated in the following battles: Gettysburg, Lookout Mount- ain, Mission Ridge, and through the entire Atlanta campaign. He was Wagon Master, having in his care at one time thirty-three wagons. He was also assigned to the artillery corps, having in charge the ammunition train, until the close of the war. He served nearly three years, was engaged in nearly all the severe battles, was never captured nor wounded, and honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, June 27, 1865. He married, in June, 1866, Miss Maggie Lee, a daughter of John C. and Louisa (Spurgeon) Lee. Two children were born, both deceased; and the wife died in 1869. He married again, September 30, 1878, Annie Hays, daughter of Alexander and Rebecca (McKinstry) Hays, and one heir was born to this union - Milford H.- - dying at the age of one year. His wifedied January 16, 1875. He married for his third wife Mintha Ault, a daughter of Washington and Louisa (Wilson) Ault, and two children were born to them. Howard L., born September 14, 1880, survives. Mr. Ault established himself in his present business in 1875. In 1876, he admitted Jacob F. Apt and Richard Thew into partnership. The firm then bore the name of Ault, Apt & Thew. They did an extensive business; Mr. Thew retired in 1878. The firm is still doing a large business under the name of Ault & Apt, employing twelve hands on the average. They deal in lumber, sash, frames, etc. Mr. Ault is an enterprising citizen, Master Mason in the Masonic order, member of the K. of H., of the G. A. R., of the Republican party, and, with his wife, of the Universalist Church.

MELVILLE C. AYE, sevond son of William S. and Sarah J. (Mitchell) Aye, was born in Canaan Township, Morrow County, Ohio, July 24, 1851. His father, of German stock, was the first male white child born in Claridon Township, which importaut event took place September 19, 1821. His wife, of Irish extraction, was born in Ross County, Obio, March 27, 1829. Mr. Aye, whose name heads this paragraph, secured a love for learning in the district schools of his native township. He attended the Ohio Wesleyan University in the autumn of 1869, teaching the subsequent winter. He then turned to farmirg, and November 18, 1874, he formed a partnership for life with Miss Arminda J. Devore, eldest child of Dr. Devore. "Their two children are Oda D., born November 17, 1876; and an infant, born July 10, 1888. Mr. Aye is a Democrat in matters of politics, and was elected Trustee of the township in 1880. He is a class leader of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a liberal supporter not only of his own church, but also of all charitable causes.

MORRIS J. AYE, son of William S. and Sarah J. (Mitchell) Aye, was born in Canaan Township, Morrow County, Ohio, February 26, 1849. He attended the district school and finished his educational career at Mount Gilead at the age of nineteen years. He made his father's home his place of abode until he married, January 13, 1876, Miss Elizabeth Jacoby, a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Worline) Jacoby. Two children are the fruit of this marriage - Florence E., born November 1, 1876; and Elias J., born December 14, 1879. Mrs. Aye was born July 20, 1849. The subject of this sketch has been engaged exclusively in farming ard rearing graded stock, principally sheep and horses. He has ninety acres of arable land, valued at $70 per acre. Heis an industrious citizen, and a Democrat.

MRS. ELIZA BECKLEY (Capt. George Beckley's widow), was born in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Penn., February 4, 1812, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Corns) Miller. Her father was a native of England and her mother of New Jersey, and both of Irish extraction. Captain and

Mrs. Beckley were joined in marriage in the winter of 1832, and four children blessed their union - John, foreman in an extensive manufacturing establishment at Springfield, Ohio; Andrew, engaged in mining in Nevada; Frank C., recently elected Sheriff for this county; and Emerline, wife of Jacob Thomas, of Springfield, Ohio. Capt. Beckley was a highly respected and very useful citizen; he was accidentally killed, May 13, 1878, on the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad. His widow is an estimable lady, hale and hearty for her years. She is a member of the Universalist Church.

SAMUEL BERRIDGE, stock-dealer, a native of Nottinghamshire, England, was born March 10, 1848. He is a son of William and Sarah (Thorp) Berridge, who immigrated to America in 1854. They settled in Claridon Township, where they resided fourteen years; then removed to and three years and a half later to Kansas, where they now reside. They had nine children, all of whom are living. Our subject was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He was married, August 24, 1869, to Alcinda A. Irey, a daughter of John and Aun (Hornby) Irey, both deceased. Mrs. Berridge is the only surviving member of a family of six children. Mr. and Mrs. Berridge have five children - Sarah E., Flora, Abbie M.. Mistie and Charles. Mr. Berridge, our subject, devoted his energies to the farm until 1873, when he moved to Caledonia and began buying and shipping stock. He is doing a thriving business, and is well known throughout the county. He is a stanch Republican and a member of the F. & A. M.

JOHN BLANCHARD, Mayor of Caledonia, was bora in Yorkshire, England, June 15, 1845, the son of Raimes and Ann (Mason) Blancha d, who immigrated to Ame ica in 1850, settling in Scott Township, and locating upon land now owned by Joseph Mason. They were the parents of three children, our subject being the only surviving one. : Robert M. and George W. were both soldiers in the late war, the former having enlisted in June of 1861 in Company C, Eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; participated at Bull Run, Gettysburg, the siege of Vicksburg, and many other hard-fought battles. In a skirmish he detected a rebel taking steady aim at him; both fired instantly, the rebel was silenced and our hero received his bullet between his second and third fingers, and had his arm shattered to the elbow. "This occasioned the amputation of the arm at once, and he was discharged from further duty. He applied, nowever, for further service, but was rejected on account of disability. He settled in Fayette County and died while serving his second term as Clerk of the Courts. His brother, George W., having enlisted August 2, 1862, in Company D, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was killed in a battle at Grand Coteau, La., November 3, 1863. Mr. John Blanchard, having acquired a fair education by attending the Bucyrus Schools two terms, taucht three or four winters, and having moved to Fayette County, com. menced the study of law under the instruction of Charles A. Palmer, continuing one year. He then returned to his former home, assisting his mother about the farm. In the autumn of 1871, he located at Caledonia in the photograph business, following it successfully one year. He then commenced the practice of law, having been commissioned Notary Public December 24, 1872. He has been doing a good business since, and was the principal mover in incorporating the village of Caledonia. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1879, and re-elected in 1882; also Mayor in 1879.

property. January 1, 1878, he married Hannah E. Black, daughter of William and Lydia (Rice) Black. natives of the Buckeye State. Her mother was born July 20, 1829, and died February 9, 1863; her father is still living, a resident of Morrow County, Ohio. They were the parents of five children, four living - Hannah E., Henrietta, Samuel and Isabel. John died in January, 1863. Mr. Blanchard and wife are the parents of Maude M. and Claude R. Mr. Blanchard's history is largely assuciated with the yrowth and development of the municipal affairs of Caledonia. He is always ready to aid every public improvement. He was founder of the Supreme Lodge of the Prudential Order of America. He is a Democrat, .and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CASHIUS BOYNTON, a son. of Amos and Mary A. Boynton, was born on the old homestead in Claridon Township October 10, 1852. He was brought up on a farm and received his education in the common schools. He married, March 29, 1877, Miss Rachel Alban, a daughter of John and Jeanette (Carr) Alban, residents of Wyandot County, Ohio. Two children have blessed this union - -Emma L., born March 4, 1878; and Charles C., January 27, 1880. Our subject is an enterprising young man, and has the charge of a part of the home place of ninety-three acres. In politics, he is a Republican.

WILLIAM BROCKLESBY was born in Lincolnshire, England, December 30, 1833. He is the son of William and Emma (Thew) Brocklesby, who immigrated to this country in 1844, locating in Claridon Township. Being a wagon and carriage maker, he bought property, and located ip Claridon, where he lived and died. They had five children, of whom two survive - William, our subject, and Robert, a resident of Morrow County, Ohio. John, Bettie and Emma M. are deceased. The father was born February 29, 1807, and died in June of 1878. The mother was born about. 1809 and died in 1844. William having obtained the rudiments of an education, lived with his uncle, William Thew, from his tenth year to his marriage, which took place January 1, 1856, to Miss Abigail Curtis, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Woodhouse) Curtis, natives of England. Eight children have been born to them, four living - Joseph C., born Feb ruary 19, 1860; Emma, May 15, 1863; John B., October 22, 1865; and Ella A., November 2, 1878. William T. was born December 29, 1857, and died October 25, 1874; Charles Y., born July 1, 1868, died October 25, 1877; Mary O., born August 9, 1875, died October 28, 1877. An infant died unnamed. Their mother was born June 3, 1835 . Mr. Brocklesby is one of the leading farmers of the township, having the control of and owning 410 acres of arable land. He is an enthusiastic Republican, serving the township as Trustee for eight years; he also made a creditable race for County Commissioner one year, and in 1882 for Infirmary Director. His brother, John Brocklesby, enlisted in 1862, in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-first Hegiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain and died in a hospital at Nashville, Tenn., and his remains lie in the United States Cemetery at that place. Mr. Brocklesby, thesubject of this paragraph, is a member of the I. O. O. F., and, with his family, of the Methodist Episcopal Church; has belonged to this denomination thirty-four years, been class-leader fifteen years, and its Recording Steward twelve years. He is a useful citizen, exemplary in life, and an honored gentleman. The portrait of Mr. Brocklesby appears on another page of this volume.

to Caledonia and worked at the carpenter's trade and such other employment as came to hand, for oneseason, when he engaged with C. C. Rinker to work at the cabinet business, which he had previously learned. After continuing for nine years as an employe, he became a member of the firm, carrying on a successful business, theirs being the only establishment of the kind in the place. Our subject was married April 23, 1879, to Mary L. Rinker, a daughter of G. C. and Sophia Rinker, of German extraction. The names of the two children are Charles L., born June 6, 1880; and Loreta S., born February 4, 1883. Mr. Bush is an energetic and respected citizen, a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Democratic party.

JOHN CHRISTANZ, merchant tailor, was born in Geluhaussen, Germany, May 9, 1831, the son of John and Barbara (Roush) Christanz. He came to Marion County in 1868, engaging to work inthe stone quarry and' in masonry three years, but at the end of that time he moved, to Caledonia and engaged in tailoring, which he has continued to prosecute since, conduct. ing a flourishing business, employing at present three hands regularly. He was married, April 24, 1861, to Maggie Ort, and the names of their two children are Nellie, born August 7, 1859; and Katie, born December 1, 1861. Their mother's demise occurred October 17, 1864. John Christanz again married in the spring of 1865, .Catherine Haberman,' a daughter of Conrad Haberman, who died in Germany. Catherine came to America in 1868. Mr. Christanz has a good education, is an industrious citizen, a successful business man, a member of the Druids, of the German Army (formerly), of the Democratic part» and of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM N. CLARK, first son of Charles N. and Sarah (Garberson) Clark, was born at Caledonia May 22, 1843. He obtained his education in the Caledonia Schools, and remained with his parents until his thirtieth year, when he married, January 1, 1874, Mary L. Douce, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Thew) Douce. Four children have been born to them, three surviving - Bertha, Elizabeth S. and Charles N. Harriet A. died. July 25, 1882. The mother was born January 23, 1850, and died November 24, 1882. Mr. Clark has always devoted his attention to agriculture, he owns a farm of 112 acres of valuable land, estimated at $100 per acre. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and affiliates with the Republican party. did ic

JEROME N. CLINE, only son of William H. and Rachel (Darst) Cline, is a native of Claridon Township, where he was born February 8, 1852. He obtained such an education as the common schools of his day afforded, and was married to Clara A. Maxwell August 10, 1879. She was born September 25, 1862, and is the daughter of Johnson and Nancy J. (Stanton) Maxwell, natives of Marion County and residents of Richland Township. The names of their two children are Harry A., born August 24, 1881, and Orra M., born July i, 1883. Mr. Cline is a promising young farmer, having sixty acres of arable land worth $60 per acre. He belongs to the Democratic school of politics, and, with his wife, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Claridon, of which he is a liberal supporter.

WILLIAM H. CLINE (deceased) was born in Marion February 20, 1828. His father, Abraham Cline, was among the first settlers of Marion, a tanner by trade, living there until his decease, about 1858, at the age of thirty-five years. His wife, Nancy (Moore) Cline, died ouly a few days prior. The subject of this memoir resided with his uncle, Henry Cline, in Delaware County, Ohio, until he was wedded, January 29, 1890, to Rachel Darst, a daughter of William and Rebecca (Moyer) Darst. Five of their see sketch); Caroline M., September 2, 1856; and Martha E., July 8, 1859. Laura J., born October 1, 1861, died December 20, 1862. Mrs. Cline was born in Fairtield County, Ohio, February 13, 1829. Our subject enlisted in his country's defense May 10, 1861, in Company H, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought at Rich Mountain, July 12, 1861, and at Beverly, Va., the next day. He was taken sick at Washington, and after lingering three months with chronic diarrhea and knowing death was imminent, wrote to his wife,their circumstances being moderate, not to be to the expense of bringing his remains home. His death occurred at Camp Chase, Ohio, October 17, 1862, and his body was buried in the National Cemetery at Washington. Their six children were left to the care of his widow. He bequeathed also his farm of 149 acres. Mrs. Cline has reared and educated the children in a worthy manner. She also receives a pension of $8 per month, and holds a membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Claridon.

AMI CLUFF is a native of Canada born November 26, 1834. the son of Josiah L. and Olive (Lester) Cluff. The former is a native of Vermont and the latter of Canada. They were married in Canada, remaining there several years, then they came to Ohio, settling near Cardington, Ohio, where they resided until 1856. Two of their seven children are living - Lenora and Ami. The deceased were Lucinda, Weltha, Isaac, Thomas and David. The father died in 1856; the mother survived until May 10, 1876. Mr. Ami Cluff, having secured such an education as the common schools afforded, married, January 13, 1856, Joanna Jumf, a daughter of Shelby and Eunice (Slyter) Jumf, natives of Maryland and Vermont respectively. They were married in Pleasant Township, February 14, 1836. He settled here in 1834, on a portion of the land now occupied by the city of Marion. He was a large land-holder and well known throughout the county. His death occurred October 29, 1879, but his widow, born January 3, 1813, have four children - Olive E., born October 18, 1856; Weltha A., January 16, 1858; Thomas H., April 19, 1859; and Walter S., December 31, 1860. Mr. Cluff has a fine farm of 100 acres, valued at $75 per acre. He served one year in the civil war, but was discharged for disability. He was a member of Company D, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was elected Trustee of the township in 1880, and acting in that capacity at present. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he votes the Democratic ticket.

JOHN CRISSINGER, lumberman, only son of Daniel and Mary (Plotner) Crissinger, was born in Scott Township April 26, 1837. His father, a native of Pennsvlvania, was born January 1, 1807, and came to Marion County. He married and settled in Tully Township. They were the parents of two children - John and Mary. The father's demise. took place in 1845; the mother still lives upon a part of the old homestead, with her daughter, Mrs. Frederick Winch. Our subject obtained only a limited education, for he was dependent upon his own resources. When aged thirteen years, he labored one year for his uncle, Daniel Crissinger, receiving $37. He worked here and there until his marriage, November 22, 1859, to Mrs. Margaret Dunham, a daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Gotner) Ganshorn. They have had two children - Daniel R., born December 10, 1860; and an infant son deceased. Mrs. Crissinger was born in Germany December 22, 1836, and came with her 'parents to this country in

1846. Her father died in Caledonia June 8, 1872; and the mother is a resident of Tully Township. In 1863, our subject moved to Caledonia, engaging in the grocery business about a year; then, after an interval in the grocery business, shipping in one year 133,000 pounds of pressed poultry. At present he is extensively engaged in the lumber business, having the leading lumber trade in the county. He employs fifteen men and four teams regularly. In politics, he is a Democrat.

JOHN H. CRISWELL, M. D., was born in Morrow County, Ohio, De. cember 22, 1850, the son of George and Hannah (Ackerman) Criswell, na. tives of Maryland and New York respectively. They carme to Ohio soon after the war of 1812 and settled in Knox County. John H. Criswell is the eldest of seven children, and having obtained a good education in the Mount Gilead High School, began teaching in his seventeenth year, con. tinuing five years. He then took up the study of medicine, in December, 1872, under the direction of Dr. N. Tucker, of Mount Gilead, and read three years. In 1874-75, he attended a course of lectures at the Starling Medical College, also at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating June 19, 1876. In the autumn of the same year, he settled at Caledonia and has established a good practice. January 28, 1874, he mar ried Miss Cassie E. Barton, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Barton, of Mount Gilead. Dr. Criswell is Supreme Medical Examiner of the P. O. of A. for the United States. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and A. L. of H.; he is also a member of the City Council. His politics are Democratic.

JOHN CROFT was born in Crawford County, Ohio, October 27, 1843, the son of Christopher and Catherine (Clink) Croft, natives of Germany, and immigrated to America about 1831, stopping in Trumbull County, Ohio, for a short time, then coming to Crawford County, where they remained several years, but settling permanently in Marion County. They hada family of thirteen children, eleven now living - Catherine, Eliza, Lewis, Caroline, Mary. Elizabeth, Hannah, Christian, John, Susan, and Samuel Jacob and Lydia are deceased. The father died in his -eightieth year; the mother in her sixty-eighth year. John Croft, having received a limited education, turned his attention to farming until his marriage, which took place February 2, 1871, to Sophia A., daughter of George and Caroline (Wagman) Pfahler, who was born March 19, 1849. They have three children - Emeline, born April 18, 1872; Ida, November 7, 1874; and Mary C., November 11, 1878. Mr. Croft is the owner of 103 acres of good land, valued at $100 per acre, upon which he has recently erected suitable buildings. He has acquired the property principally by his own hands. He is a respected citizen and in politics a Democrat.

SAMUEL CROFT, fifth son of Christopher and Catherine (Chink) Croft, is a native of Claridon Township, born August 27, 1852. Having secured an ordinary education, he made his home at his father's until marriage, which occurred April 12, 1867, to Miss Lillie Brown, a daughter of Christian and Catherine Brown, natives of Crawford County, Ohio. Two children bave crowned this marriage - Flora L., born January 23, 1878; and Clara E., born March 23, 1881, dying September 7, 1881. Mr. Croft has been a farmer from his youth up, and has a farm of 113% acres, valued at $70.per acre. He is an energetic young man and a stanch Democrat.

MRS. SARAH E. CURL, widow of Henry C. Curl and daughter of George and Elizabeth Bates, was born near Caledonia January 28, 1847. Her husband was born April 10, 1844, and they were married October 13, 1870. Four children were born to them- - Lillie J., born July 28, 1871;

Mary F., October 31. 1872; and Alonzo C., April 14, 1874; Cora D. was born June 13, 1875, and died December 14, 1879. Mr. Curl was reared and educated upon a farm in Morrow County. He was a good citizen, a stanch Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His death occurred January 3, 1875. His widow resided in Morrow County until April 1, 1880, when she moved to Caledonia, purchasing a good home on North High street, where she continues to reside with two of her children. She owns a small farm in the above county, and is a respected and industrious lady.

HON. JAMES W. DEVORE, M. D., is a highly respected citizen of Claridon Township, born in Knox County, Ohio, May 16, 1827. His father, Cornelius Devore, was born in Pennsylvania September 17, 1789, of French descent; his mother, Mary (Porter) ,Devore, was born in Maryland January 17, 1795, of English extraction. They were married in the latter State and moved to the above county in Obio, about 1818, stopping until 1839, wheu they came to near Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio. There were born to them seven children, three still surviving - Samuel, James W. and Nancy. The deceased were Jacob, Sarah and two infants. Mrs. Devore died September 21, 1843; and Mr. Devore survived her until May 5, 1852. Dr. Devore, having attended the common schools of his day and some select schools at Woodbury, Ohio, commenced reading medicine in 1847 under the instruction of MeWright & Geller, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, graduating at the Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1850, and locating in Claridon Township for parctice in, August ,of that year. For thirty-three years he has had an extensive and successful ride. April 10, 1851, his wedding nuptials with Miss Ann E. Martin, born October 28, 1832, were celebrated. She is the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Kimble) Martin, natives of Pennsylvania, of German and English ancestry, who were early settlers of Ashland County, Ohio, and came to Marion County in 1850. Six children were born to the above union - Arminda J., born February 13, 1882; Flora L., October 9, 1855; Martha E., January 18, 1858; Minerva V., April 20, 1860; Mary E., August 12, 1863; and Juliett P., January 15, 1854. Dr. Devore is one of the principal farmers of Claridon Township, owning 700 acres of arable land, which he has acquired by his practice and industry, not $1 having been bequeathed him. He makes a specialty of fine graded stock of all varieties. Politically, he is a Democrat. He represented Marion County in the State Legislature during 1870-71; he is also a member of the F. &. A. M.

AUSTIN M. DILTS, the son of Peter and Sarah (Knight) Dilts, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, July 18, 1838. He is a merchant at Caledonia, Ohio, of the firm of Underwood & Dilts, dealers in dry goods, groceries, ete. Having obtained a practical education in the common schools, he remained with his father farming until his twenty-third year, when he embarked for himself, laboring upon the farm four years. In 1864, he moved to Caledonia, acting as foreman over a party of men who were improving the publie highways. He continued at this business, working for a salary, four years; since then he has been a merchant at the above place. February 2, 1870, he married Miss Mary E. Boyer, daughter of William and Sarah (Plotner) Boyer, natives of Crawford County, Ohio. The father died there in 1878, but the mother still survives him, living upon the old homestead. Mr. Dilts is a prominent and well respected citizen, and is largely identified with the interests of his village. He served as Chief Magistrate three years, and is at present member of the Town

Council. He is a member of the Democratic party, of the I. O. O. F., of the K. of P., of the Prudential Order of America, and, with his wife, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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 receivedsuch 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 tothis 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, und 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 19, 1822. Her parente, 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 Hardin 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 18, 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 William 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 isa 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 with 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, aud 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 Republican 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, was 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 rudimeits 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 (Garber - son) 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 fine 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 rouch 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 years, 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, Phoebe 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 merabers 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-five 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. f

` GEORGE FETTER, Jr., first son of George and Elizabeth (Kyle) Fetter, is a native of Claridon Township, born October 30, 1886. 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 isa 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 December 31, 1857, to Ann S. Nesbitt, born December 8, 1837, a daughter of Joseph and Ann

(Grubb) Nesbitt. Children - Priscilla E., born October 2, 1858; Joseph C., August 24, 1860; Edward F., November 15, 1862; Sylvester N., February 6, 1866; Henry C., 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 Republiean 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, 1832; Elizabeth H., September 9, 1887; 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, 1868, 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, und be 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 inLouisville, 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 he 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 Decem. ber 8, 1850, died July 27, 1851. Mrs. Fields died January 1, 1851, and 'Mr. Fields was married again October 27, 1853, to Sarah J. Badger, daugh: 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, 1860; 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 blows 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 generons 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 10, 1860; Dora B., 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. Mrs. 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 children have been born to them, three surviving - James M., Nathan and Andrew R. 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 bis 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 1878, 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 18, 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 ard Water Bridge. He marched during this time not less than 2,500 miles, and 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 daughter of John and Christena (Miller) Heverly. Their sis children were Elmore E., born June 23, 1868; Ida L., April 6, 1873; Cora B., July 2, 1876; Emma A., October 16, 1880; Samue! 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 exhorter 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 (Resley) Garberson. His father was born in New Jersey November 15, 1759, and his mother in Maryland July 8, 1780. 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.; Malinda, wife of Nickson Baker; aud Amanda, wife of Levi Irey, of Fayette County, Ill. Mr. Garberson departed this life April 29, 1843, and his widow July 6, 1852. Judge Garberson passed his early life on a farm, and obtained his education principally in the publie 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, 660 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. Heis 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 County Clerk and re. elected 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 Republiean, 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 Jenila (Bean) Irey, both deceased. Six children have erowned this union; of these four are living - Loretta, born August 22, 1848; Charles F., June 6, 1851; John M., June 14, 1853; and William R., 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, 1828, 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 ; years of 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 the;a - Columbus, Virginia, Anna R., Alice R. and Emma, living. The deceased were John F. and two infants. Mr. Garvin, finding himself afloat in ihe world at the age of thirteen, had very little opportunity to advance his education; at nineteen years of age, he mastered his trade, that of carriage and wagon making, at Leightersburg, Md., beginning in 1848. 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 Method ist Episcopal Church, to which his wife also belongs.

WILLIAM GARVIN, of the firm of Garvin & Weiss, carriage and wagon makers, wasborn in Franklin County, Penn., June 13, 1835. His parents, Henry and Catherine Garvin, were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married. They 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. He died in 1883, aged eighty-five 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., born November 6, 1858. Mrs. Garvin died April 17, 1862, and April 8, 1869, Mr. Garvin was married to Susan Hock, a daughter of John and Aimira 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, ete. 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 has since resided and been engaged in business. The present firm gives employment to eight hands. Mr. Garvin bas 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 saine State and of Scotch and English extraction. The father was burn 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 in 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., Febraary 16, 1866; and Ora E,, September 3, 1869. Jessie S., born January 11, 1874, died December 28, 1877. Mr. Giddis is a farmer, having fifty-two aud 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 Episeopal 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, 1868. Their two children are Mary E., born December 30, 1864, and Eva E., 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 de- | serving objects.

JOHN HANLEY, grocer, a native of Ireland, was born June 21, 1852. He isa 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 two 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 publie 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 storie& 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 Hachel(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 pivneers, 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 nntil he married, December 14, 1870, Malinda White, and the names of their two cbildren 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., Eliza 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 Episcopa! 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, EJiza, 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: Fort 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 Anthonv and Eliza (Wise) Houser. His union has resulted in 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. O. O 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 Rebecea (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 his second wife, Rebecea A. Carpenter, and eight children were born to them, seven surviving - Charles W., David C., 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 9, 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., July 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 merubers 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 of 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 Amer. ica 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 1867, which business he prosecuted five years. After being inactive several years, he engaged in farming four years in Union County, 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. Heis a Republican. . j i

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, severaily. He was a native of Virginia, but eame 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 183, 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 aeres. 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. He is not engaged, at present, in any particular business, on account of failing health. He has some propertyin the village, and commands the respect of the town. He belongs to the F. & A. M., and is a Republican.

HENRY J. HOLVERSTOTT, 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, 1867. 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. Henry J. Holverstott is a representative farmer of Claridon Township, having 321 acres of cultivated and, with commendable 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 (Betzer) 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 ocenpied 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., burn 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 energetic laborer, leaving to his family a productive farm of 304 acres and an honored name; was a zealous member of the Free- Will Baptist Church, officially connected, and was a strong and infiuential Republican.

JACOB HOLVERSTOTT (deceased) was born in Pennsylvania June 29, 1802, the son of Jacob and 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., born 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 again, October 28, 1842, with Miss Mary Gunn, a daughter of Henry and Sophia (Shreck) Gunn, of German descent. The former was born July 26, 1'/80, 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 J., 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 O., 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 867 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.