Crane Township

Crane Township

Dominick Arend has been a good citizen of Crane township since 1868, and he is the possessor of 186 acres of fine land, which is well under cultivation. He was born in Belgium, Germany, December 19, 1819, the son of Lawrence and Mary Arend, and at the age of nineteen years came to America, where he obtained work asa fireman on the old Mad River railroad. He there attended to the water tanks. This occupation he continued for thirty years, at which time he engaged in farming, and has since been successfully pursuing this occupation. He also kept a boarding house. Mr. Arend was married, in 1850, to Miss Mary Wagoner, the daughter of John and Kate Wagoner, and unto this union were born: Kate, the wife of J. W. Kuebler; Margaret, the wife of L. Smith; Mary, the wife of T. Duffner; Lizzie, the wife of C. Sly; Anna, the wife of John Rosselit; Rosa, the wife of W. Schiltz; Lawrence, who married Katie Jacob; Pauline, the wife of Frank Bakle; Dominick, Jr., Martin and Peter. Mr. Arend is an aggressive democrat, and while not a for office, is a hard worker for his party. The family are worthy members of the Catholic church, and rank high in the social scale.

Anthony Beugnot, who is a native of France, was born on the 6th day of February, 1838, the sixth of a family of eleven children, the offspring of Francis and Coullsette (Periagout) Beugnot. The parents with eight of their children, among whom was Anthony, came to the United States in 1843, and settled in Starke county, Ohio, where they resided for five years, following the occupation of farming. In 1848 they removed to Indiana, and there purchased forty acres of land which they farmed, our subject staying there until 1858, when he went to Michigan, and was employed in coopering and fishing on Beaver's Island. In 1858, Francis Beugnot the father of Anthony departed this life, and his wife followed him to the grave in 1870, both dying in Allen county, Ind. The second member of the family who came to the United States was Mary, who married John Begue, of Allen county, and is a resident of Fort Wayne. Margaret, the eldest, became the wife of Francis Savouny, and she and her husband lie buried in France. The third in order of birth was John, who was born in 1833. He came tothe United States with his father when he was ten years of age, and in after years married a sister of his brother's wife, both now living in New Haven, Ind. In 1882, John Beugnot visited the former home of himself and wife, and is the only one of the family who has ever returned to the native land. August, the fourth member of the family, died in Cecil, in 1879, and another while in infancy, died in France. Anthony, the sixth child, and now a prosperous resident of Cecil, carried on the business of stave manufacturing for thirteen years in his adopted town, carried on farming, and is at present the owner of a saw mill situated on section 36, Crane township. On August 30, 1859, he joined his lot in life with a young lady of French lineage, and on the 9th day of August, 1860, a daughter, now the wife of John Schaab, was born to them. Anthony Beugnot, who was brought up in the Roman Catholic faith, is a member of that church, while in politics he affiliates with the democratic party. His sister Jane, the séventh child, died in Allen county, in 1854, at the age of thirteen years, while the two following expired in France. Charles, who is married, is now living in Georgia, while Paul who was born in Starke county, in 1845, departed this life in Allen county, Ind., in 1889. The Beugnot brothers are pioneers in the manufacture of staves, having built the stave factory in Allen county, and the one in Paulding county, Ohio. They commenced on a small scale, enlarging their traffic from time to time, until it reached large proportions, and the receipts were from $30,000 to 835,000 per year. The company owns 722 acres of land in the county, of which 300 acres are improved. The Fort Wayne factory was erected in 1870, and eight years later was removed to its present site. In 1881, J. A. Schaab became a partner in the concern which, on October 16, 1890, was sold. J. B. Beugnot, who has been the treasurer of Cecil, is a democrat in politics.

Percival C. Bishop was born in Ontario, N. Y., September 12, 1842, the son of Reuben and Mary Elizabeth (Cooper) Bishop. He received a good education in the common schools of the neighborhood and early choose farming as his life-work. In the spring of 1861, at the call for volunteers, Mr. Bishop became a member of company A, Twenty-first regiment of Ohio volunteer infantry, and served for three months, at which time he was discharged. Re-enlisting in September, 1864, he took part in the battles of Columbia, Spring Hill and Franklin. While at Ft. Negley, Nashville, his hearing became impaired and he now draws a pension for disabilities received while in the army. Returning to his home in Wood county he remained there until 1879, when he went to Allen county, Ind. In 1885 he purchased the property in Crane township upon which he now resides, and has his land in good condition. December 9, 1865, Mr. Bishop was married to Miss Sarah E. Wikle, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Lawrence) Wikle, of German parentage, and these children have blessed their home: Elmore L., Samuel C., John H., Earl O., E. and Sarah E. (deceased). Politically our subject is a republican and has held the office of clerk of Wood county. He has held the minor school offices in his township and fraternally belongs to the G. A. R. post. The entire family is held in high esteem in the community, both for its success in financial matters and for its probity and uprightness in living.

Lewis Chaney, farmer, was born in Clermont county, Ohio, August 6, 1826, the son of Thomas and Chloe (Schooly) Chaney, of German and Trish extraction. Upon reaching his majority, Mr. Chaney began life for himself, and in 1850 came to Paulding county and located in Crane township, where he has since made his home. He has eighty acres of land well under cultivation, it having been in the wilderness at the time of his purchase. He is familiar with all the privations of pioneer life, and has become, through years of practice, an expert agriculturist. Mr. Chaney was married on the 12th of April, 1858, to Miss Lucetta, the daughter of James Durham, and these children have been born to them, namely: Laura A. (deceased), William R. (deceased), Thomas L., Chloe, wife of Samuel Miller, and Marshall B. Mrs. Chaney is a member of the Methodist church, in which organization she is an active worker. Thomas B. Chaney, born in Crane township December 24, 1854, is the son of John L. and Emily (Harris) Chaney, natives of Clermont county, Mr. Chaney was reared upon the farm, which vocation he has followed, and in 1889 purchased his present owns fine horses and is a lover of good stock. Miss Mary E. Chaney became his wife on the 5th of October, 1878, and two children have They are Ira J. and Hazel May. Mrs. Chaney is the

1857. Politically, our subject is an adherent to the principles of democracy, and stands well in the community. Thomas Chester, ex-commissioner of Paulding county and a retired

| farmer, was born in Northamptonshire, England, on the 14th of February, 1822. He is the youngest of six children, four sons and two daughters, born to William and Hannah (Martin) Chester, both natives of England. The father, who was a wagon-maker by trade, was apprenticed when young at wheelwrighting and the carpenter's trade. As he had received but a limited education he started in life a young boy with nothing but his profession. He was small of stature, but strong 'and hardy, and the active life he began in boyhood was followed throughout in the county of Northamptonshire, where he died in the sixty-sixth year of his age. He married while young, and his wife, a member of good standing in the Episcopal church, preceded him to the grave. They reared five children (two of whom still survive) to manhood and womanhood, and named them William (deceased), John (deceased), Sarah, now grew to manhood in his native county, receiving a limited education, his training prior to nine years of age having been received in the Sabbath school. He began working out as a farm hand, one and two years at a time, and later labored for ten years at £9 annually and his board. His wages increasing, he remained as a farmhand until after his marriage, which took place in October, 1850, when Miss Elizabeth Hale became his wife. She was the daughter of John and Sarah Hale, and her birth occurred January 5, 1816. Soon after his marriage Mr. Chester started for America, boarded the ship Ticonderoga at Liverpool, and started on a voyage which lasted four weeks. He and his brother landed in New York in April, 1851, thence went to Cleveland, Ohio, locating in Lorain county, where they soon found work on a farm. Thomas Chester concluded that he could make a good living in this country, so he sent for his wife and daughter, Jane, who was born on July 9, 1851, and they, accompanied year. They resided with their employer's family for nearly twelve months, when, with his limited means, Mr. Chester removed his family to Paulding county in November, 1852, and in January of the next year he and his brother entered forty acres of land on which he now lives. They erected the rude cabin familiar to all pioneers, and experienced the hardships belonging to the people who, in years gone by, worked so hard to make a home for those dear to them. They toiled early and late in others, made by them. Working together for eight years they made fair improvements, and purchased eighty more acres adjoining their first land. At the end of this time they divided equally with one another. Mr. Chester has continued to reside here ever since, and at the present arriving in this county he had but $160 of his own, but by energy and good judgment, which has characterized his subsequent life, he has become the progressive and successful man he nowis. As a benevolent

' man he is always ready to encourage home enterprises, and is an ardent supporter of the public school. He was, in 1876, elected as a republican to the office of county commissioner. He was holding office at the time when the court house and county infirmary were being built, and gave eminent satisfaction. As township trustee and treasurer he aided the people of his township for seven and two years respectively. Thomas Chester became the father of three children, named Jane, who was born in England, July 9, 1851; Sarah, born December 30, 1856, and John H., born June 12, 1858, and at present in charge of the home farm. Mrs. Chester departed this life January 20, 1878, having been a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church in England, and becoming a member with her husband of the Methodist Episcopal church in this country. Mr. Chester's services as county commissioner extended through four terms, having been elected in 1876, 1879, 1885 and 1888.

Alexander Cromley, one of the thriving business men of Cecil, is a native of Ohio, born in Defiance county, January 16, 1865, a younger brother of George Cromley, mentioned elsewhere in this work. Mr. Cromley engaged in farming and teaming at the age of eighteen years, and is one of the young and energetic men of the community in which he resides. On the 17th of October, 1888, he was united in marriage to Nancy Askins, who was born July 24, 1864. She is the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Funk) Askins, of Putnam county, and German and Irish extraction. In 1889 Mr. Cromley erected a large and modernized livery barn in Cecil, where he has on hand a fine supply of horses and carriages and everything found in a first-class establishment. He is a pushing young man, deservedly esteemed wherever known.

Levi Dysinger, a worthy farmer of Defiance county, was born in Seneca county, N. Y., June 29, 1830, the son of Jacob and Christina (Long) Dysinger, of German lineage. After acquiring an education, Levi Dysinger, at the age of twenty-one years, entered a business life. He engaged in general labor and worked by the day and job until February 13, 1859, when he was united in wedlock to Miss Harriet, the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Gordon) Platter. Mrs. Dysinger, who was born in 1836, became the mother of one child named Clinton O. Dysinger. They adopted a daughter of John and Mary Crozer, by name Lillie A. Mr. Dysinger located his property in Defiance county in 1852, and has eighty acres of fine land well improved; also forty acres in Paulding county. In February, 1865, he enlisted in company A, One Hundredth and Eighty-ninth Ohio volunteer infantry, for one year, and after serving faithfully his term of enlistment, received an honorable discharge in September, 1865, at Columbus, although he was mustered out of the service at Nashville. Asa republican, Mr. Dysinger is devoted to his party's interests and held the office of assessor of Mark township, Defiance county. He isa liberal contributor to all public enterprises and is one of the progressive men of his community.

John Fox, the genial section foreman on section 29 of the C., J. & M. R. R., was born in the town of Culmulling, Province of Leinster, County of Meath, Ireland, April 24, 1838. He is the son of Thomas and Anna (Duffy) Fox of the Emerald Isle. John Fox, at the age of twenty-seven, came to America and located in Newburg, N. Y., holding the position of private watchman for A. T. Stewart for a period of four years. After leaving New York and laboring around, he began work on a section in 1874 at Loveland, Ohio, becoming the foreman. From there he went to Deshler, being the section foreman on the D. & M. R. R., where he remained for six months. He then removed to Perrysburg, where he stayed for twenty-four years, at the end of that time going to Dupont, spending five months at the latter place. He again moved, this time to Daughins, Ind., where he lived for five years and one month. At last, in 1889, he came to Cecil and has held the position as section foreman here ever since. Mr. Fox is a practical railroad man, and the condition of section 29, C. J. & M. R.R., speaks of his handiwork, and the time that he remains with a company shows his popularity and the confidence imposed in him. Miss Maria Herbert,a native of Ireland and the daughter of George Herbert, became his wife on November 11, 1869, and two children, now deceased, were born tothem. Mrs. Fox died in 1871. In 1873, Mr. Fox married Miss Maria, the daughter of Thomas Flynn of Ireland These are their children: Thomas (deceased), Thomas S., telegraph operator, Margaret and Mary.

Melvin Fuller, a prosperous citizen of Paulding county, Ohio, is a native of Chautauqua county, N. Y.,and was born in Ellington township, October 19, 1855, the son of Aaron and Axie (Lincoln) Fuller, whose ancestors were natives of England. Melvin Fuller located in his adopted county on the Ist day of December, 1880, and engaged in day labor in Paulding Center. His marriage took place on July 4, 1881, his bride being Mrs. Mary E. Means, the daughter of John and Hettie (Moore) Loar, of Swedish and French extraction. She was the widow of William Means, who died in 1877, leaving a son called Eugene to the care of his mother. Beside this son, they have adopted a child named Lewis V. Mr. Fuller is a republican in politics. Religiously he and his wife affiliate with the Methodist church. Mrs. Fuller, who is a lady favorably known, owns forty-three and one-half acres of good land. Melvin Fuller is regarded as one of the leading farmers of his township, and is generally esteemed.

dealer in general merchandise. He is a native of Canada, born in Montreal, February 1, 1843, the son of Amoab and Sophia (Montreslia) Guerin, of Canada. Mr. Guerin commenced a business life when but eighteen years of age. In 1862 he immigrated to the United States and located in Defiance county, where he embarked in the timber business. For four years he remained here and then removed to Crane township, where for eight years he worked with the Furnace company. At the expiration of this time he went to Cecil and entered an active business life, which he has since followed. Mr. Guerin is an energetic and intelligent man, and by his obliging manners he has won for himself a large and lucrative patronage. His marriage to Miss Eliza S. Andrews, the daughter of Israel and Mary (Blanchflower) Andrews, was solemnized on the 28th day of September, 1864, and they are the parents of Joseph, Israel, William D., Mary G. (deceased), Ernest C., Adelia, Frank, Freddie (deceased), Georgia and Mitchell. The family are earnest members of the Roman Catholic church at Cecil, and politically Mr. Guerin is a believer in the principles of the democratic party. He is highly esteemed and recognized as a worthy citizen of the town in which he and his family reside.

George W. Horn, a leading farmer of Crane township, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, January 22,1843. His parents were Moses and Verlinda (Grear) Horn, of German and English parentage. They gave their son a common school education, and he remained at home with them until, at the age of twenty-one, he began life for himself. On the 18th of October, 1861, he enlisted in company F, Thirty-first Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years, and was a participant in many battles. He was disabled at Nashville, Tenn., in a railroad accident and is now receiving a pension for injuries received. He was discharged in October, 1864, but re-enlisting for another year, he was made a member of company B, One Hundred and EHighty-fourth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry. At the.close of the war he returned to this county and has since resided in Crane township. His marriage to Miss Amanda Onstott was solemnized in April, 1866, and their children are Sarah, wife of R. E. Oaks; Susie, wife of John Hench; Nancy, Wallie (deceased), Lois, Howard and Elwood. Mrs. Horn is a daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Reed) Onstott, of German extraction. Mr. Horn is a republican and has always been a hard worker for his party. Fraternally he is a member of the G. A. R. post, and is a man who comniands the respect of the community in which he resides.

Andre L. Hughes is a native of Crane township, Paulding county, and was born September 8, 1828, a son of Henry and Nancy (Thomas) Hughes. At the age of twenty-one years, Mr. Hughes, after receiving a good education, embarked in farming, which he has since followed. He entered the army August 26, 1861, in company G, Fourteenth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and served eighteen months and three days, at which time he received his discharge. Mr. Hughes espoused Miss Elizabeth, the daughter of David Masters, on the 11th of November, 1853, and one child, Albert W., was the issue of the marriage. Mrs. Hughes died in June, 1855, and on February 14, 1864, Mrs. Savannah, the widow of John Reed and the daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Woodcock) Place, became his second wife. The children born of this marriage are Cynthia, Duane, George, Nancy (deceased), Horton (deceased), Lawrence (deceased), Margaret (deceased), Samuel (deceased), and John (deceased.) Mr. Hughes, who was formerly a whig, joined the ranks of the republican party at its organization. He has held the office of justice of the peace for three years and that of constable for twenty-five years. In 1863 he was captain of company F, Home guards, Crane township, and since thea he has held different positions, among them being those relating to school matters. Mr. Hughes is a pensioner, a member of the G. A. R. and of the Patrons of Industry. He is one of the prosperous and intelligent agriculturists in the community in which he lives, and the entire family is respected and esteemed for its success and uprightness.

George Hutchins, a retired agriculturist of Paulding county, Ohio, first saw the light near Sittingbourn, Kent county, England, on the 14th day of November, 1821. His parents, who were James and Mary (Swan) Hutchins, both died in England. After acquiring his education in his native land, George Hutchins, in 1851, came to America and located in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, thence in 1853 to Paulding county, when he located on the farm where he now resides. It was at that time nothing but a dense forest and he could hear the wolves at night, while deer, bear, turkeys and pheasants were very plentiful. From this wilderness he has obtained a fine farm of one hundred ninety-five and a half acres of land where, in the evening of life, he is surrounded by his family and friends, and enjoys the esteem of the community. His marriage to Miss Sarah Chester, who was born March 8, 1814, took place December 10, 1853. They adopted their nephew, Albert, son of Charles and Elizabeth

(Spendle) Hutchins, his birth having occurred October 6, 1859. His nephew's eldest child, Elizabeth by name, and born April 16, 1881, has resided with Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins since she was nine months of age, her father taking care of the farm on which our subject lives. George Hutchins in politics votes the republican ticket, while the Methodist church holds the religious creed of the family. They enjoy the confidence of their fellow-townsmen.

Frederick Ingelmann, a well known tiller of the soil of Paulding county, is a native of the province of Hanover, Germany, and dates his birth from October 1, 1843. He isthe son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Heines) Inselmann. After receiving a common school education, Frederick Inselmann came to America in 1870, and for four years was engaged in a factory and freight depot of New York. In 1874 he returned to the land of his nativity, and while there collected some money which was due him. In the same year he returned to Ohio and purchased sixty acres of land in Auglaize township, Paulding county. In 1877 Miss Clara Pracht became his wife, and in November of the same year he was called upon to mourn the death of the lady he had married but so short a time before. He again married on July 24th, 1885, and he and his wife are members of the Lutheranchurch. Politically Mr. Inselmann is of the democratic faith. In business life he makes a specialty of raising fine cattle, and is one of the leading citizens in the community where he resides.

Benjamin B. Jackson, a prominent farmer and justice of the peace of Crane township, Paulding county, Ohio, was born in western Virginia, February 26, 1821, the son of William and Hannah (Bennett) Jackson, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Virginia. When but eight years of age, Benjamin B. Jackson was taken to Warren county by his parents, where he grew up on the farm and received a common school education. He married, in 1840, Miss Elizabeth J., the daughter of Robert Champion, of Clermont county, Ohio, and to them have been born eleven children, six of whom are now living. They are Andrew C.,a widower residing in Paulding; Martha C., the wife of George Banks, a resident of Antwerp; Sarah, the wife of Theodore W. Hanschild, of Washington state; William B., married and living in Paulding; Stephen O., of Crane township, and B. B., Jr., now dwelling in Chicago. Benjamin B. Jackson, in 1848, removed to Crane township and settled on the farm he owns and now occupies. In answer to his country's call, he enlisted on the 26th of August, 1861, and was assigned to the Third division of the Fourteenth army corps, being sent to Kentucky. He took part in the battles of Mission Ridge, participated in skirmishes at Wild Cat and Mill Springs under Gen. Thomas, was with Sherman in his march to the sea, and for four months was fighting continually. Fraternally, he is a master Mason in good standing, and a member of Antwerp lodge. He was called upon to act as justice of the peace in the fall of 1889, being elected for a three years' term.

Peter Lalone, a progressive agriculturist of Paulding county, Ohio, was born in upper Canada, March 14, 1828, and is the son of Elick and Margaret (Brey) Lalone, the former of whom died in 1867, and the latter in December, 1887. At the age of twenty-two years, Peter Lalone started out on a business life, following the occupation of the farmer. He was united in matrimony on February 7, 1850, to Miss Amelia, the daughter of Peter and Amelia Dorae, of Canada, and unto this happy union these children have been born and named as follows: Amelia, the wife of C. Schambeau; Harriet, the wife of O. Jareau; Martinie, wife of H. Wiswold; Caroline, wife of F. Julian; Peter, Maggie, the wife of B. Gibson; Elick (deceased), Virginia (deceased), Nola and Anna. Mr. Lalone came to the States with his family in 1862 and located on the banks of the old Wabash canal, where he engaged in the cutting of ship timber for three years. He then purchased the farm where he now resides, it being dense woodland at the time he procured it, and has since beautified it into the pleasant home he and his family now occcpy. They devout members of the Catholic church, while Mr. Lalone is a member of the democratic party. The family enjoys the good will of its circle of acquaintances.

John Landis, a prosperous farmer of Cecil, Paulding county, was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, on the 29th day of October, 1824, being the son of David and Mary (Sowers) Landis, both natives of Pennsylvania. David Landis was born ip 1800, and settled in the state of Ohio in 1820. Here he and his wife reared a family of eight children, namely: Nathan M., Maria, John, Absalom, Lucinda, Sarah, Josiah, now a resident of San Diego, Cal., and Harriet. Of these children, five are now living and reside in the United States. John Landis, who is of German descent, was the eldest of three brothers who came to this country. On November 4, 1849, he married Miss Sarah Gordon, of Crane township, Paulding county, Ohio, and unto this union were born six children, three of whom survive: Jerome, Samuel, who is married and living in

Paulding, and Emma. The parents of Mrs. , Landis were among the early settlers of Paulding county, having come to the county in the year 1824. John Landis has followed farming for a livelihood, and in this calling has been successful.

James F. Latimore, one among the oldest and highly respected residents of Crane township, was born in Licking county, Ohio, October 3, 1820, the son of John and Violetta (Curtis) Latimore. He settled in Paulding county in 1843 and engaged in clerking and farming. He has endured all the privations of pioneer life, and in the early days subsisted mostly on the game which was to be found in the woods of Paulding county. On the 25th of February, 1849, Miss Rachel A. Burwell, born of A. Woodward; Medora, wife of William C. Flagg; Lavinia, wife of Victor Barnes; Albert, who married Miss Anna Mannes; Charles, deceased, and Ida, wife of G. T. Hazlit. On May 15,1864, Mr. Latimore enlisted

| in company A, One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio National Guard, ` received his discharge September 10, 1864; then, in 1865, he served in

Pioneer corps, near Nashville, until close of war. He had a brother who died from wounds received in the service. The father of Mrs. Latimore was the founder of Hicksville, which he named and aided in developing. Our subject has been an active republican, and as such has held the office of township treasurer one year, and clerk one or two years. He was assessor for one year, and for fourteen years acted as justice of the peace. He has now retired from active life and approaches its evening with the satisfaction of knowing that he has so conducted himself as to deserve and receive the esteem of those who know him best. At present he is residing upon a small farm in Crane township, where, with his estimable wife, he dispenses hospitality to his many friends.

William Lewis, a native of Warren county, Ohio, and a prominent citizen of Paulding county, was born March 18, 1636, the son of John and Sarah (Thatcher) Lewis, of New Jersey. Their deaths occurred in Warren county. Receiving a common school education, William Lewis resided with his parents until twenty-six years of age, when he was united are as follows: Elva, the wife of John Cole; Caroline, wife of C. Drake; Anna, wife of Edgar Fry; David T., James, John, Mary and Jennie. She was a member of the Christian church, near Greenville, and died in 1879. Mr. Lewis again married on June 15, 1881, when Zora Stevens, the daughter of John and Rebecca (Woods) Woods became his wife. Three children were the result of this marriage: Albert and Elbert (twins) and Harrison. The family are members of the Christian church and enjoy social popularity. Mr. Lewis, who is a republican, is the possessor of forty acres of land, of which twenty-five are cleared.

Levi Lichty was born in Pennsylvania, April 27, 1844, the son of Christian and Annie (Layman) Lichty, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Mr. Lichty, Sr., died in 1863, and his wife followed him to the grave, dying in 1888. Our subject received a common education, and in 1861, enlisted in Company G, Fourteenth regiment, Ohio volunuteer infantry, for three years' service. He was a participant in the battles of Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Jonesborough, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. At the first named battle he was wounded in the right thigh, and was an inmate of the hospital at Nashville, for five weeks. At the expiration of his term of service, Mr. Lichty re-enlisted managed the home farm for two years and then removed to Paulding county, where he worked for the furnace company in the position of fireman. In 1876 he severed his connection with this firm and purchased the farm upon which he now lives. In August, 1868, he was wedded to Miss Emma A. Drury, of Holland, and one child, named William H., blessed their union. Mrs. Lichty departed this life in 1869, and in 1871 Mr. Lichty took, as his second wife, Catherine Price. The children born of this union are Emma A., Jilma, Bertie, Rettie, James A. and Ruby L. Mr. Lichty is a pensioner and a member of the G. A. R. post, of Cecil, of which he is commander. He is one of the leading republicans in his county and township, and has held the office of trustee for one year. He was also a member of the school board, upon which he served three rears. Peter A. Locy is a representative agriculturist of Crane township, and was born in Wood county, Ohio, September 23, 1850. His parents were Peter and Jane (Anderson) Locy, both deceased. Mr. Locy remained at home with his parents until their deaths, at which time he entered upon the life of the farmer. He located in this county in 1882 upon the farm where he now resides, which is composed of eighty acres of fine land. This represents his hard work, and is a credit to him. Mr. Locy was united in marriage with Miss Harriet M. Travis, the daughter of Samuel and Susanna (David) Travis, in April, 1872, and the union has resulted in the birth of nine children, named as follows: Eva J., wife of John Stryker; Clayton B., Myrtie (deceased), Anna (deceased), Charles P. (deceased), Della, Grace, Roscoe and William. The family are members of the United Brethren church, in which the father has held the principal church offices. To those in need he is generous, and by his charity he has endeared himself to all who know him.

John S. McCaskey is one of the enterprising citizens of this county, who located in Crane township in 1874. He was born in Wayne county, January 18, 1831, the son of Mathew McCaskey. He early chose farming as an occupation, and at the age of twenty-one began life for himself. He was married June 30, 1859, to Miss Mary E., the daughter of John and Susanne (Graham) Cornell, who was born November 23, 1841. As a result of the union, Charles (deceased), John O., William M. and Mary R. (twins), were born. The family are members of the Methodist church. Mr. McCaskey is an aggressive republican, and a leader in his party. He located in Paulding county in 1874, and chose Crane township as a site for his farm, which is one of the well cultivated pieces of land in the county. He is one of the benevolent and progressive men of his township.

Mrs. Margaret McCormick, the widow of George McCormick, who departed this life May 16, 1880, was born in Germany February 13, 1832. In 1841, at the age of nine years, she came to this country, and located in Independence, Henry county, Ohio, where her father died. In 1853 her marriage to George McCormick was consummated, and eight children came to bless this union: Georgiana, the wife of F. Simpson; Sobrina, wife of A. B. Collins; Nettie, who is married to Robert Gray; George, May (deceased), Viola, wife of F. B. Goring; Iola and Charley (twins). Mr. McCormick was one of the self-made men of Paulding county, where he had made for himself and family a good home, and was a thorough business man, highly esteemed for his integrity and honor. In his death one of the prominent citizens of the county was taken, and a place was made vacant in the ranks of those who have the county's welfare at heart. His wife, who survives him, is a member of the Presbyterian church.

Barney McGaharan, a highly respected farmer of Paulding county and a brother of Terence McGarahan mentioned elsewhere in this volume, was born in Ireland, August 14, 1830. In 1849 he came to this country when but nineteen years of age and located in Brooklyn, N. Y. He engaged in day work at the stage stables and remained busy with his work for four years. He then removed to Toledo, Ohio, where he drove a team for two years. At the end of this time he located in Crane township, Paulding county, Ohio, and in 1861 purchased the farm which he now owns. The farm is composed of eighty acres of fine land, thirty acres of which are improved. Mr. McGaharan has always been a loyal democrat and has held the minor township offices, that of the trustee being among them. He served the people in the latter position with credit to himself and satisfaction to all for a term of one year.

Terence McGaharan. - One of the leading farmers of Paulding county, Ohio, is Terence McGaharan, who first saw the light in County Cavin, Treland on the 12th day of February, 1838. His parents, who were also natives of the Emerald Isle, were Edward and Anna (McVenia) McGaharan. Edward McGaharan departed this life in his native land, and his wife, the mother of our subject, still survives, making her home with her son John of Crane township. Terence McGaharan came to America in company with his brother Patrick in the year 1857 and located in Pottsville, Pa. He made this mining town his home for two years, being engaged in the coal works, as he was a miner by trade, and then emigrated to Pittsburg, Pa., and remained there three years. At the end of this time, in 1861, he removed to Crane township, Paulding county, where he has since resided. His marriage to Miss Eliza, the daughter of William Feenay, took place in June, 1872, and Mary A., the wife of J. Guerin and and Ellen are the children bornto them. Mrs. McGaharan died in October, 1875, and Mr. McGaharan was afterward married to Mrs. Elizabeth McNamara, whose death occurred in 1879. He was again married in October, 1886, to Adaline Julian, and is the father of three children named: Elizabeth, Stephen (deceased) and John. In politics he is a strong adherent to the principles of the democratic party, while religiously he and his family are devout Catholics.

Mary A. (Reninger) Metzger. The father and mother were natives of Germany, and emigrated to America in 1841, locating in Medina county, Ohio. Subsequently they removed to Wood county, the same state, where the father, who was a farmer by occupation, engaged in the pursuit of his profession. They were the parents of seven children, namely: John, Charles, George, Henry, Edward, Caroline and Ellen. George F. Metzger, at the age of twenty-two years, engaged in farming for himself, continuing the same for one year, at which time he went and worked for his father. Here he remained, assisting his parent until he reached his twenty-fourth birthday, when he began work on the B. & O. R. R., getting out timber for the company for two years. He then came to Paulding county, where he purchased eighty acres of land in the woods, and began the process of clearing the same. Mr. Metzger took for his life partner, on November 26, 1889, Miss Mary, the daughter of John and Ellen (Fitzsimmons) Carrigan. One son, named John, resulted from this happy union. The family are earnest communicants of the Catholic church, and the husband and father is a supporter of the democratic party.

J. W. Meyer, a representative farmer of Paulding county, was born in Germany, May 27th, 1852, the son of John and Catherine (Shaale) Meyer. John Meyer brought his family to America in 1868, and located in Defiance county. His death occurred in the year 1885, and the mother makes her home with her sons. After coming from the old country, J. W. Meyer and his brother followed their trade, the former having earned his livelihood since his fifteenth year, and placing himself in a comfortable position. He took for his life partner Miss Sophia, the daughter of Mrs. Sophia (Miller) Bade, and unto this union two children, named John Henry and John William, were born. Mr. Meyer, who is quite a politician, adheres to the principles of the democratic party. Religiously, he and his wife are valued members of the Lutheran church. His success in life is well deserved, and his popularity in the community is fully attested by the number of fellow-citizens who call him friend.

J. H. W. Meyer was born in Hanover, near Bremen, Germany, on the first of June, 1841. He is a son of Detrick and Dora Meyer, the former of whom died in Germany. The mother came to America in 1865, being preceded by her son, J. H. Meyer, who came in 1861. He located in Henry county and there remained on a farm for five years, when he removed to Defiance, where for eighteen years he was engaged in farming. At the end of this time he came to Paulding county and located in Crane township on the farm where he now resides. He owns 200 acres of land, sixty of which are improved. He was united in marriage on September 25, 1867, to Ida, a daughter of John Rimer, and the union resulted in the birth of Frederick, Henry, Bertha, Sophia, Willie, Thaga and Julia. Mrs. Meyer came from Mecklenburg, Germany, where she was born March 18, 1846. With her mother she came to America in 1867, her father having died in the old country. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer {are members of the Lutheran church, and have many frieuds and acquaintances who wish them well.

James Morley, a prominent dealer in and breeder of fine cattle and horses, was born near London in England on June the Ist, 1849. At the early age of one month he was brought by his parents to this country. His father and mother, James and Ann (Adam) Morley, were natives of England. In 1834 James Morley, Sr., came to America and worked in Richland county one year, and in the summer of 1835 he removed to Toledo, and worked on the canal. In the winter he sawed the lumber with which the first warehouse in Toledo was built; remained there for six years and then returned to his native land, where he married Miss Ann Adam. Returning to America in 1849 he located in Monroeville, Richland county, Ohio, and there he remained for four years, removing to Paulding county in 1853. There he settled and made his home, following ditching, farming and timbering. He became the father of six children, whose names are as follows: James, William, Adam, Maria A. (deceased), Mary M., wife of H. Howey, and Hannah A., who is the wife of James Smith. His death occurred in 1873, and the mother, who still survives, is a resident of Paulding county. James Morley, Jr., at the age of nineteen, bought his freedom, paying, as its price, 5100 per year. He engaged in handling timber, and thus laid the foundation of his present prosperity. On the 28th of May, 1870, his marriage to Miss Caroline, daughter of Jacob and Hannah (Gay) Baker, of English and German descent, was solemnized, and unto their union these children were born: Hannah E., wife of A. Murphy; Mary A., Clarissa, James H. (deceased), David A., Laura E., Lucy A. and Alice. Mr. Morley is a republican, although he believes in voting more for the man than the party. He has held the minor township offices, and is one of the most progressive and

William Morris is one of the representative farmers of Crane township and was born in Sandusky county, April 26, 1830, the son of William and Dorcas A. (Nelson) Morris. Mr. Morris was twenty years of age when he engaged in general labor on the railroad. He married on the 29th of October, 1854, Miss Ellen Blackburn, the daughter of William and May Blackburn of German origin, and the union resulted in the birth of Alva, Page W., Etta, Sherman, Jennie and Jessie Morris. At the outbreak of the late war, Mr. Morris entered the United States service asa member of company A, One hundred and Forty-fourth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, for the 100 days' service. He was a participant in several skirmishes and was discharged at Camp Chase, Ohio, in August, 1864. Politically he is arepublican; he is a pensioner, and a man universally respected by the people of his township.

W. A. Phillips was born in Knox county, Ohio, March 22, 1838, the son of Richard and Sarah (Beeny) Phillips, both deceased. They were natives of Sussex, Eng., came to America in 1820 and located in Knox county, where they died. Mr. Phillips, our subject, began at the age of twenty years to teach school in Sandusky county, where he remained during one term, and thence to Morrow county, for the same length of time. He enlisted in company G, Twentieth Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years and took part in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Bolivar, Tenn. At the latter place he was made a prisoner and taken to Jackson, where he was confined one month and sent to Vicksburg. Returning to Bolivar he went to Corinth and was with Gen. Grant at Vicksburg. After severe fighting, Mr. Phillips returned home on a furlough, and after twenty days joined his regiment at Cairo, Ill. He was with Gen. Sherman and participated in the engagements around Atlanta. September 26, 1864, Mr. Phillips was honorably discharged and returning home he took up his vocation of teaching. He attended Eastman's business college for four months and then resumed his profession. Mr. Phillips was married January 22, 1867, toeMiss Almeda A., the daughter of Winship and Martha (Ball) Nye, of German extraction. Seven children named Allena B., Clyde, Lulu Edith, William (deceased), Walter, Gracie and Nina have blessed the union. Mr. Phillips has held the offices of clerk and assessor for two years, was appointed trustee and for three years was the justice of the peace. These positions he filled with satisfaction to the people and credit to himself. He has been a respected resident of this county since 1872, in which year he moved to Crane township.

Russell Kandolph, justice of the peace and notary public of Crane township, was born in Mahoning county, October 28, 1846, the son of Davis and Caroline (Russell) Randolph, of Ohio. The paternal grandfather, John Randolph, was a native of Virginia, of Scotch descent. Davis Randolph, the father of our subject, resided for fifty-eight years in Mahoning county and served as justice of the peace twenty-six years, Russell Randolph was reared upon the farm and received hig education at the Girard high school. When but sixteen years of age he became a member of company E, Twelfth regiment Ohio volunteer cavalry, and was assigned to the Fourteenth army corps. He was in active service in Atlanta, Ga., and Tennessee, and with his regiment liberated a large number of Union men who were under guard. With but a slight attack of illness Mr. Randolph kept in good health during his service and answered roll call on every occasion. His brother, J. C. Randolph, enlisted at the same time forthree years and a younger brother entered the seryice for one year at a later date. These patriotic brothers received honorable discharges at Nashville, our subject having been promoted to the position of corporal in 1864. Returning to his native county, he attended schools in the winter season and worked on the farm during the summers. He clerked in a grocery store in 1869, and late in the fall resigned his position and came to Paulding, where he taught three terms of school. He then accepted a position in the general merchandise store of Evan Rogers & Co., and remained with them seven years, proving himself an efficient and trustworthy man. He located at Cecil in 1876 and began the general merchandise trade in company with W. H. Robertson, in buying the interest of the latter gentleman. He at once erected a store 22x55, and for eight years continued the business with success. He abandoned the mercantile line and embarked in farming, acting in connection with it as notary and justice of the peace. Mr. Randolph cast his first vote while a soldier for Abraham Lincoln, and has always been an ardent worker for the republican party. He served as township clerk for fourteen consecutive years, and in 1891 was re-elected. He is one of the energetic and progressive business men of his township, and not only as a business man does he rank well, but also as a private citizen who takes great interest in the welfare of his town and county. Mr.

Randolph was united in marriage with Miss Fannie E. McCaskey on the 21st of May, 1874, and their children are Boyd, Charles, Jay and Earl- Mrs. Randolph, a cultured lady, is the daughter of M. O. McCaskey, an of the Presbyterian church. Fraternally Mr. Randolph is a Mason of the third degree in lodge No. 333, of Antwerp, and belongs to the K. of P. and the G. A. R. post of his town.

J. C. Schaab, the son of J. A. and Magdalene Schaab, was born in Knox county, Ohio, on the 3d of July, 1856, the seventh in order of birth of ten children. At the age of twenty-one, he began life for himself in the dry goods and clothing business at Auburn, which he continued for four and one-half years, being successful in his venture. In 1881 he became a partner in the stave manufactory owned by J. B. Beugnot & Bro., | continuing as such until the sale of that establishment, which occurred in 1890. On October 21, 1879, he was joined in wedlock to Miss Aline, the daughter of Anthony Buegnot, who is elsewhere mentioned in this book, and three children came to bless this union, named: Henry J. (deceased), Alfred E. and Mary Reina. Schaab is a democrat, and in all respects enjoys the esteem of his fellow-citizens.

L. J. Shaffer. - The present efficient superintendent of the schools of Cecil, and a member of the board of county examiners, is L. J. Shaffer, a native of Highland county, Ohio, born January 25, 1851. His parents, respectively. The paternal grandfather was John Shaffer, and the maternal ancestor, J. D. Daggy, was a native of Germany, and a minister in the Lutheran church. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in his native county, and there attended the schools. He worked on the farm, and at the age of nineteen years entered the high school of Hillsborough, for which he had prepared himself, and took only such branches as would be needed in his business life. He attended this school three years, working during the vacations. In 1875, Mr. Shaffer went to Kansas, and there taught and farmed for four years. At theend of this time

Valparaiso, Ind., after which he returned to his native state and county, and engaged in teaching and agriculture. In the spring of 1882 he removed to Paulding, and has since been identified with the school work of that and Van Wert county. He was appointed county examiner in superintendent of the schools at Cecil. Mr. Shaffer is a thorough and practical teacher, well informed on the questions of the day. He is a democrat in political views, and belongs tothe English Lutheran church. On December 7, 1879, he was united in marriage with Miss Olivia, daughter of Henry and Lucinda J. (Barrow) Smith, natives of Ohio. Mrs. Shaffer was born in Highland county, December 8, 1858, and she became the mother of one child, a son named Lewis Orlando. She died July 5, 1886. During her life she was an active member of the Friends church. Mr. Shaffer is one of the enterprising and progressive young men of the county, and he is highly esteemed by his fellow-citizens.

Ohio, near Chillicothe, on the 22nd day of August, 1825. Heis descended from Welsh and English ancestors, his mother having been born in Schuylkill county, Penn., and his father in Scotland, where his birth occurred, in 1794. Andrew Simpson, Sr., was fourteen years of age when he came to America. He was one of ten children, named Rebecca A. (deceased), Evan W. (deceased), Hannah W. (deceased), Eliza J., the wife of S. Dowden; Mary (deceased), Ellen (deceased), Shruean (deceased), Eva and Ida (twins, now deceased), and our subject. The father died in December, 1831, while the death of the mother occurred in September, 1848. The former wasa whig in politics, and he and his wife were devoted members of the Methodist church. The property on which Andrew V. Simpson; Jr., now resides, was entered by his father from the government in 1825. The family moved to this place in 1826, it then many. At the age of nineteen years, Andrew V. Simpson began the battle of life. He engaged in farming in Washington county, Ohio, and later worked at boating and in the tobacco houses for two years. He then in the saw mill. Miss Henrietta, the daughter of Nathan and Betsey (Hartford) Eaton, became his wife on the 18th of December, 1850. Six children were born to them, whose names are as follows: Hiram M., Eliza, the wife of J. Whippert; Arahnel, Mary E., wife of Charles Hull; Edith, wife of O. McCaskey, and Andrew N. (deceased.) In politics Mr. Simpson is a democrat, and has held some of the minor township offices. He was also township trustee for one term. He is the owner of fine

F. E. Simpson. - On the 13th day of April, 1854, in Paulding county, Ohio, F. E. Simpson, the son of E. W. and Permelia (Travis) Simpson, of Scotch and German descent, was born. The father, who was a farmer by occupation, died in 1865, and the mother, now the wife of C. C. Armstrong, is a resident of Defiance, Ohio. F. E. Simpson was educated in the common schools of his county, and at the age of twenty-five years engaged in farming and handling timber, at which he has been successful. In 1880 he led to the altar Miss Georgiana, the daughter of George McCormick, who is elsewhere mentioned in this work. Mrs. Simpson is a member in high standing of the Presbyterian church. Her husband, who is the possessor of 540 acres of land, 120 of which are improved and the rest being used for timber and pasture purposes, makes a specialty of the former, and in 1878 erected on his land a saw mill of forty-horse power. He is one of the enterprising and progressive men of the county.

Edward Spiess, a progressive young farmer of Paulding county, Ohio, was born in Wood county, on the 28th of November, 1862. He is the son of John and Rosina (Isch) Spiess, of Switzerland, latterly of Wood county, Ohio, who came to this country in 1856, locating in the county of their adoption. They have since re-visited their native land. Mr. and Mrs. John Spiess were the parents of eight children and named them John, Lewis, William, Walter, Edward, Rosetta, Bertha and Elizabeth. At the age of twenty-one years, Edward Spiess started out on his business life and engaged in the occupation of farming, carrying on the same very successfully. In 1890 he came to Paulding county and purchased eighty acres of good land where he now resides. On the 3rd day of J une, 1891, he led to the altar Miss Maggie, the accomplished daughter of Mathias and Mary (Buel) Swartzlander, of German lineage. Mrs. Spiess was born in Sandusky county, Ohio, August 3, 1872. She and her husband are attendants at the Lutheran church. Mr. Spiess, who is a democrat in politics, is one of the popular young citizens of Paulding county.

Courtland W. Starkey. - In Clermont county, Ohio, on the 18th day of August, 1846, Courtland W. Starkey was born, and is a successful farmer of Crane township. He was the son of Shadrach and Jemima (Bennet) Starkey, of Irish extraction, the death of the father occurring in 1859, and that of the mother in 1854. At the age of eighteen years, Courtland Starkey began life for himself, working by the day and month, continuing the same until, on June 12, 1870, Miss Mary E., the daughter of Evan and Permelia (Travis) Simpson became his wife. Mrs. Starkey, who was born December 6, 1851, became the mother of six children, whose names are as follows: Etta M., Onah, the wife of John Musselman; Nellie Ty Belle G., Ray E. and Millie O. The family are members of the Presbyterian church. Politically Mr. Starkey is a democrat, having held the office of township trustee for one year and acted as a member of the board of education for six years. In his business life Mr. Starkey has been successful, having begun threshing in the fall of 1870, and has continued the same each season until the present time.

Jonathan L. Wheaton was one of thirteen children born to William and Sarah (Hall) Wheaton, of German extraction. His birth occurred in Prairie township, Holmes county, Ohio, on the 16th of May, 1827. After receiving a common school education, he, at the age of twenty years, began life for himself, in the occupation of farming in Seneca county, his native state, where he remained for several years. Subsequently he removed to Wood county, until at the breaking out of the war, he enlisted in company K, Eighty-fourth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, for the three months' service. He entered the army in May, 1862, and while on duty on a platform which ran from a railroad grade to the door of a second story building, was terribly injured. The platform gave way, and he was hurt in his left hip, his breast and head so severely that a hemorrhage of the lungs set in. He received his honorable discharge on September 20,1862. In 1881 he had the misfortune to lose the use of his voice, and October 14, 1885, had a stroke of paralysis, the result of injuries received by the giving away and fall of a platform. Mr. Wheaton is an aggressive republican, fully alive to the interests of his party. For two years he has served as the constable of Crane township, and while a resident of Wood county held the position for twenty-five years, which is much to his credit. He located his property in this county in 1863, moving on it in 1876, where he has ever since abided, as one of the old and honored residents, At present he owns forty acres of good land, thirty of which are under cultivation. By his marriage, on August 24, 1851, Mr. Wheaton became the father of six children, namely: Sarah C. (deceased), William J., George W., Phebe A., Anise S. (deceased), and James E. The family are members of the Methodist church. By reason of injuries received and his services rendered the country in its time of great need, Mr. Wheaton at this time draws a pension.

Jacob Whippert, who is a flourishing farmer of Crane township, was born in Emerald township, Paulding county, on March 1849. His father died when he was but four years old, and his mother's demise occurred a short time afterward, thus leaving him an orphan in his early age. Until he was fourteen years old Jacob Whippert lived with George Platter. At the death of his benefactor he was obliged to work out by the day and the month for his living. He purchased in 1876 the farm of eighty acres where he now resides, and has succeeded in clearing all but ten acres of the same. On May 7, 1878, Mr. Whippert led to the altar Miss Eliza, the daughter of A. V. and Henrietta (Eaton) Simpson. One child named Adolphus, and aged twelve years, is the fruit of this union. They live in the first house that was built on Mr. Whippert's land, it being a hewed log building of comfortable dimensions. In politics, Mr. Whippert shares the democratic faith, and his wife isa member of the Presbyterian church.

George E. Woodring, a thriving farmer of Paulding county, is a native of Fulton county, Ohio, where he was born September 7, 1850. His parents, who were Jonathan and Fanny (Martin) Woodring, were of English extraction. The mother died in 1857, and the father is an honored resident of Hillsdale, county, Mich. George Woodring, at the age twenty-one years, began farming on rented land, for two years continuing the same, when he purchased the farm where he now resides. December 3, 1876, he was united in wedlock to Miss Della, the daughter of Asa and Jerusha (Bell) Devine, of New York, and the union was blessed by the birth of three children: Edith, Clyde and Forrest. Politically, Mr. Woodring is a stanch republican, while religiously he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church. The family is highly respected in the community where it resides.