Findlay City (part 22 of 28)

(Ellinger) Phifer, who came to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1806, from Pennsylvania. Of their family of five children only two survive: Catherine, now Mrs. Guseman, residing in Lancaster, Ohio, and Emanuel, the subject of this sketch. The deceased are Maria Snyder, who died in Greene County, Ohio; John, who died in Lafayette, Ind. ; and Eliza, wife of John Laughlin, Esq., and who died in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Emanuel Phifer learned the tanning business of his father, in Fairfield County, Ohio, which he followed till 1834, when he came to this county and entered eighty acres of land and cut the first tree felled on his farm. By dint of steady, persistent industry, Mr. Phifer accumulated property and now owns 290 acres of valuable land (no town property), besides having settled nice properties on his children. Mr. Phifer married, in Fairfield County, Ohio, Emily Bowling, who departed this life in 1875, leaving three sons and three daughters, all highly respected members of society: John S., a farmer in Wood County, Ohio; George W., an active farmer and stock raiser, in Findlay Township, this county; Edwin, residing in Findlay, Ohio; Sarah E. and Annie, the only surviving daughters, live at home and cheer our subject's fireside; Agnes (deceased wife of Richard Hawkins). She left two sons: Melville, now living with our subject, and Albert, residing with his uncle, George W. Phifer (our subject's son). The remaining grandchildren of Emanuel Phifer are Myrtie and Eugene Laverne, of John's family, and Farlan, Ebon and Faith, of Edwin's family. Emanuel Phifer is a publicspirited citizen and has always contributed to worthy enterprises. ALEXANDER PHILLIPS (deceased) was born in Harrison County, Ohio, August, 12, 1812, son of William Phillips, a prominent pioneer of Jefferson County, Ohio. Our subject married in Carrollton, Carroll Co., Ohio, September 1, 1835, Miss Catherine, daughter of Horace and Mary (Cunningham) Duvall, prominent pioneers of Carroll County, Ohio. Alexander Phillips came to this county in 1856. He reared a family of four sons and five daughters. Before coming to this county Mr. Phillips had carried on merchandising; here he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising, accumulating a handsome competence which, upon his death, he left to his family. Mr. Phillips was an active church and temperance worker for many years. His clever business capacities and upright character made him a very acceptable official, and the people of this county elected him as their representative to the Legislative Assembly of Ohio. The fact that he was elected on the Republican ticket in a county largely Democratic, attests to his popularity with the people and to their appreciation of his worth. Hon. Alexander Phillips died September 22, 1876, during the session of the Legislature, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery with Masonic honors. The following resolutions of respect and condolence were passed by that branch of the Legislature of which he had been a member:

Alexander Phillips

Resolved, That it is with unfeigned sorrow that we learn of the death of the Hon. Alexander Phillips, late a member of this House, suddenly cut down at his home at Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, Friday, September 22, 1876.

Resolved, That Mr. Phillips, by his quiet, unassuming manner, constancy in attendance upon the sessions of the House and close attention to its business, not only made

Resolved, That the memory of such a man is, to the House of which he was a member, to his constituents and the State of Ohio, a loss most serious, while to the family of which he was the loved and honored head, it is irreparable.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the journal of the House and that the speaker be requested to transmit a certified copy thereof to the family of tne deceased.

ELI P. PHILLIPS, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in Mifflin County, Penn., June 16, 1821, to Charles and Elizabeth (Powell) Phillips, who removed to Eagle Township, this county, in 1838, and there reared one son and three daughters: Elizabeth (deceased); Catherine, wife of Peter Fetters; Rebecca (deceased) and Eli P. Our subject learned the plasterer's trade of his father and engaged in it for many years. He married Margaret, daughter of Henry and Levina (Searfoss) Folk, early settlers of Findlay Township, this county, and parents of the following named children: Susan, Harriet, Sarah, Elizabeth, Margaret, Henry and William. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips began, immediately after their marriage, improving their present farm which was then covered with timber. He cut cord-wood and rafted it down Eagle Creek to the old Eagle Mills and there sold it, at $1.25 per cord, to Benjamin Huber, who was then proprietor of the mills. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have attended religious services when they were held at the homes of the pioneer families scattered over the country, and he has visited the Tiffin Mills for breadstuff. Mr. Phillips has not only improved many acres of land for himself, but has also cleared away the forest for others; he has opened up, in all, about 500 acres, and has probably done about as much hard work as any man in this county, and with as little fatigue. In his latter years Mr. Phillips has given considerable attention to mechanism and inventions; he invented a neat and cheap wooden grocery-scoop which is very useful. He also has a simple stone base for fencing posts which is unquestionably the finest thing of the kind in use; every farmér should have this kind of fence; it saves half their timber in posts; only four-feet posts are needed. His latest invention is a patent gate hinge, a long-hoped-for necessity. Having somewhat retired from actual labor, Mr. Phillips spends a large share of his time in constructing fine picture frames, ete. His marriage gave him four children: Sarah J. and Henry, who died young; ee (who married and has one son and one daughter, Clement and Alverda); William Nelson, who married Sara Weber (they have one son and three daughters, Clara M., Eva V., Charles L. and Nellie F.). Mr. and Mrs. Phillips attend worship at the Evangelical Church. He is. a public-spirited man and contributes liberally to all measures for ee DR welfare of his locality. Els ill be found a portrait of Mr. Phillips.

WILLIAM AM PLATT. auditor of Hancock County, Findlay, was born at Cannon's Mill, Columbia Co., Ohio, March 19, 1853, son of George and Eve M. (Faulk) Platt, the former a native of Oldham, England. peclee Platt, a miller by occupation, came to America when a young man, an Hie at Findlay in 1867, leaving a family of three sons and five daughters as a care for his estimable widow, who deserves especial mention as 4 worthy woman, wife and mother, and who by dint of steady, persistent industry, reared and educated her children and has lived to see them occupying important positions in life. William T. Platt obtained a good common school education and, at the age of twenty, engaged in teaching. After spending two terms in the country he came to Findlay, where, after teaching in the B departinent of the grammar school he taught for four years in the A department. During this time he served for six years as a member of the board of school examiners of Hancock County (from 1876 to 1883), and as city clerk from 1878 te 1883. In the latter year he was elected to his present official position, which he has creditably filled since. He married, in Findlay, Arminda, daughter of Jacob and Susan (Weimer) Altman, pioneers of this county. They have one son and one daughter: Florence E. and Clarence KE. Mr. and Mrs. Platt are members of the English Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

GEORGE W. POWELL, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 11, 1826, son of Samuel and Sarah (Rabenalt) Powell, who settled in Liberty Township, this county, in 1834. He is one of a family of eight sons and five daughters, of whom five sons and three daughters survive. George W. Powell was born and raised on the farm, and from the age of twenty-one to twenty-eight occupied his time in the winter teaching school and the remainder of the year on the farm, and has been successfully connected with that industry in this county since. At the age of twenty-seven he married Mary Jane, daughter of Allen Mc- Cahan, Esq., and they have two sons and five daughters: Solon, Pearce (a teacher in Findlay, this county), Zela Jane, Alice Melissa, Florence Etna (wife of Charles N. Isham), Beecher Worth, Patience Eugenia and Mary Lucretia. The family attend worship at the church of the Evangelical Association. George W. Powell is a hard-working, industrious farmer, and has secured a handsome competency. He pays considerable attention to the rearing and breeding of fine stock, among which may be mentioned shorthorn cattle, merino sheep and Poland-China hogs. In public life he has held aloof from office-seeking; yet he has held township and county positions of trust. In politics he is a Prohibition Republican.

SOLOMON POWELL, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 11, 1832, son of Samuel and Sarah Rabinalt Powell, who came to this county in 1834. When a lad he received the rudiments of an education in the primitive schools of his day, and while working on the farm he applied himself during his leisure hours to study, and at the age of twenty-one years taught school, which, in connection with his receipts for his farm work, enabled him to purchase property and embark in farming for himself. He has been snecessful, and now owns 240 acres of valuable land, well stocked. Mr. Powell married, in this county, Hannah Thomas, and by her he has one son and three daughters: Flory, wife of Harrison Foltz; Effie, wife of James Browneller; Junius and Tina (the latter two being at home). Our subject and wife are worthy members of the United Brethren Church, which he has served in an official capacity for several years. He has also served, with credit, on the school board of his district, and in other local official positions. Mr. Powell is a worthy citizen, a kind husband and father, and an exemplary business man. He has sought to encourage a higher and more progressive state of affairs in the social and industrial life of his community.

RICHARD PRESSNELL, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in the parish of Thurman, county of Kent, England, October 8, 1816, son of Richard and Ammy Riddle Pressnell, who were parents of fourteen children. Our subject came to America in 1850, and located in Bergen, N. ¥. In 1853 he eame to this county, where, by persistent industry, he has accumulated a handsome competence. He married, in the county of Kent, England, Miss Sarah Broomfield, and by her he had seventeen children, of whom two sons and five daughters died in youth; the survivors are Thomas, in Iowa; William, in Findlay, Ohio; Mary Ann, wife of Alfred Larkins, in Iowa; Alice, wife of James Gibson, in Findlay, Ohio; Amy, wife of D. C. Wilson, in Findlay, Ohio; Richard F., in Findlay, Ohio; Susan, wife of Joseph Hollins, in Dakota; Sarah, wife of Oscar Mills, in Findlay, Ohio; Jane, wife of Andrew J. Smith, in Findlay, Ohio, and Stephen, athome. Our subject has twenty-eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren living. He began life in his adopted country with but little of this world's goods, and has earned a handsome competence. He contributes to all measures for the advancement of his locality. In politics he is a Democrat.

WILLIAM PRESSNELL, contractor and builder, and quarryman, Findlay, was born near Elsford, in the county of Kent, England, July 28, 1845; son of Richard and Sarah (Broomfield) Pressnell, who came to America in 1852, settled in this county in 1854, and reared a family of ten children. Our subject was reared to the building business (in stone work) in which he has been actively engaged since. During the war of the Rebellion he seryed two years in the Union Army. He married, in Findlay, in November, 1866, Mary Thomas, who bore him four children: Hardin T., Alice May, Richard and William I. Mr. Pressnell has always been a hard working man, and has succeeded in building up a handsome business for himself and accumulating a nice competence. He is liberal, and contributes to all worthy measures. In politics he is a Democrat.

A. RADEBAUGH, dealer in general merchandise, and wholesale and retail dealer in pictures, frames and moldings, Findlay, was born in Liberty Township, this county, November 19, 1857; son of John Radebaugh, Esq., a native of Ohio, of German descent. At the age of twentyone our subject left the farm and traveled in the interest of commercial trade for two years; then embarked in business, in Findlay, Ohio, where he carries in his bazar of notions a fine trade. Mr. Radebaugh was married in Findlay, to Mollie, daughter of William Bowman, Esg., and to this marriage two sons were born: Harry H. and Clarence W. Mr. Radebaugh and family attend the services of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a worthy member of the I. O. O. F., and a member of the Findlay Improvement Company. In politics he is a Democrat. ; f

WILLIAM RAMSEY, farmer, P.O. Findlay, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, July 27,1820, son of Albert and Catherine (Herrod) Ramsey, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively, and pioneers of Fairfield County,Ohio. They came tothis county in 1833 and settled in Marion Township, where they entered and cleared land on which they lived for many years. This farm they sold before moving to Findlay, this county, where they passed the remainder of their lives. They were parents of eight children of whom five are now living: James, William, Daniel, Calistie, wife of Lewis Thomas, and Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Johnson. William Ramsey, the subject of this sketch, was twice married; first, June 4, 1846, to Louisa Saben, who bore him four chitdren: George (deceased), Harriet (deceased), Ellen (deceased), and Catherine, wife of Zachariah Fetters, residing in Wells County, Ind. Mr. Ramsey's second marriage was with Caroline M. Thomas; they have no children born to them but have an adopted child, William H. Ramsey, whom they have reared since he was three years of age. The subject of this sketch removed to Indiana for a short time, but returned to this county and has lived for twenty years on his present farm, located on Blanchard River,in Marion Township. In politics he is a Republican. BASS RAWSON, M. D., Findlay, was born April 17, 1799, in the town of Orange, Franklin Co., Mass., son of Lemuel Rawson, a tanner, who carried on his trade in Warwick, Mass., until about 1812, when he devoted his attention to agriculture for a number of years. In 1836 he removed to Bath, Summit Co., Ohio, but subsequently died at the residence of his son, Dr. L. Q. Rawson, at Fremont, Ohio. Dr. Bass Rawson is one of five »rothers who removed from Massachusetts at an early day, and settled in Ohio, four being physicians. He is a member of the sixth generation of the Rawson family, in direct descent from Edward Rawson, who left England in 1636, and became secretary of the Massachusetts Colony from 1650 to 1686. His mother, Sarah Rawson (whose maiden name was Barrows), of Warwick, Mass., was left an orphan at an early age. In his boyhood Dr. Rawson worked on a farm, and attended a country school. From the farm he went to learn the trade of hatter, which he worked at until he was about twenty years of age, but, his health somewhat failing him, he determined to relinquish it and engage in the study of medicine. To this end he entered an academy at New Salem, Mass., which he attended several terms. In the meantime he taught school for the purpose of earning money to defray the necessary expense of his education. At the age of twenty-five he married, and immigrated to Ravenna, Ohio, where he remained a few months. He then removed to Otsego County, N. Y., and located at Richfield. Here he again taught school. Previous to his leaving Massachusetts he had studied medicine for a few months, but on his return to the East he took up the study seriously, with the intention of qualifying himself as a physician, Dr. Thomas, of Richfield, becoming his preceptor. In the winter of 1826-27 he attended medical lectures at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, and at the close of the collegiate term returned to his father's house at New Salem, and continued the reading of medicine with Dr. Brooks, of Orange. In June, 1828, he removed to Ohio, and practiced a little more than a year with his brother, Dr. Secretary Rawson, who resided in Medina County, Ohio. In September, 1829, he removed to Findlay, where he settled permanently in the practice of his profession. He was the first practicing physician that had arrived in the town, and was cordially welcomed by its inhabitants. The place had been but recently settled, and the first sale of lots occurred about a week after his arrival. Only twelve white families resided within its limits, the Indians being more numerous than the whites. Here the Doctor has practiced without cessation for over fifty years. Although he has virtually retired from actively following his profession, some of his old patients still desire his attendance upon them and his professional advice, consequently he visits and prescribes occasionally. Dr. Rawson for a long time enjoyed a large and successful practice, the result of which, together with judicious investments in real estate, is that he is in possession of a competency in his old age. He has been a member and supporter of the Presbyterian Church for more than fifty years. May 3, 1824, he was married to Amanda Blackmer, of Greenwich, Mass., who died in 1874, leaving an-only daughter - Harriet E. Amanda - married to Dr. William D. Canlin, of Findlay, a surgeon in the army, and who died in the service of his country in 1862. Mrs. Canlin died in Findlay in 1870, leaving three children: Dr. Cass R., who was engaged in sheep raising in Montana, was accidentally shot and killed December 26, 1884, near his ranch; William L., residing in Findlay, member of the bar, and S. Amanda, married to ©. T. Doudore, now living in Missouri. In politics Dr. Rawson is a Republican.

CONRAD RENNINGER, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., May 22,1809; son of Conrad and Catherine (Switzer) Renninger, natives of Pennsylvania. In 1854 the subject of this sketch, having previously been connected with the commission and forwarding business in the East, came to this county, engaged in farming and improved 160 acres of land in Liberty Township. He had married in his native place Miss Christiana Atticks, who died in this county December 11, 1874, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery. Of their family William occupies the old farm in Liberty Township, this county, and has two sons and three daughters: Catherine, was married to William Lytle (she and her daughter are both deceased), Elizabeth died while young, Henry is a farmer (he has a son and a daughter), Jane, wife of Dr. T. G. Barnhill (they have one son, Samuel, who carries on the home farm and, by his marriage with Ada, daughter of August and Dora Polz Armbrecht, has one son and one

Germany, died in Andersonville prison,Georgia, during the war of the Rebellion. Mrs. Ambrecht was a native of Hanover, Germany. The subject of this sketch has always held a modest position in public affairs, Dut has served with credit on the school board of his district, and on Findlay Township Board; was also infirmary director for three terms. He is public-spirited and progressive, and contributes liberally to all worthy projects.

§ EL RENNINGER, capitalist, Findlay, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., May 14, 1816, son of Conrad and Catherine (Switzer) Renninger, natives of Pennsylvania. Our subject's grandfathers were Conrad Renninger, a native of Germany, and Frederick Switzer, a native of Switzerland. Samuel Renninger learned carpentering, but after following it four years he was compelled to abandon the trade for lighter work, and finally took up hotel keeping. In 1853 he came to Findlay, this county, and here kept hotel for several years. In 1873, upon the death of his wife, Mr. Renninger retired from business and has since given his attention to the collection of his rents, etc., etc. He has two children: John S., a prominent physician in Marshall, Minn., and Lillie, a lady »9f fine attainments, now residing with friends in Pennsylvania. Samuel Rentiinger is a clever business man and has succeeded in accumulating a handsome competence in the hotel. business. He is liberal in his contributions to all worthy public enterprises, and ives with a willing hand. ns HERMAN ROGGE, grocer, Findlay, was born in Alberfeldt, Prussia, September 18, 1837, son of Ferdinand and Wilhelmina (Feting) Rogge, the former of whom died in 1862. Mrs. Rogge and a son reside in the old country. The subject of this sketch learned the manufacturing of chemicals in his native country, and upon attaining his majority entered: the Prussian Army, with which he was connected for thirteen years, passing all through the Franco-Prussian war. Being wounded at the battle of Sedan his physicians advised his making a trip to America, and having a sister living in Findlay, Ohio, hither he came in 1872, the advantages of business proving the magnet which has held him in this place since. Mr. Rogge was married, in Findlay, to Caroline Hahn, who died in 1881, leaving one son and one daughter: William and Mena. Mr. Rogge's second marriage was with Katie, daughter of Christopher Follweiler, Esq., of Liberty Township, this county, a native of Baden, Germany, and by this marriage there are one son and one daughter: Nellie and Herman. Our subject and wife attend the German Reformed Church. He is an active member of the Harmonia Society and is its present secretary..

J. B. ROTHCHILD, wholesale dealer in liquors, Findlay, was born in Milhausen, Kingdom of Bavaria, August 6, 1832; son of Benjamin and Caroline (Kurtz) Rothchild. Our subject learned hat and cap making in his native Jand, and when but sixteen years old came to this country and to West Union, Ohio (where a sister, Mrs. Mary Oakes lived), and here spent a few years learning the habits and customs of his adopted country. He then worked at the tailoring business in Cincinnati and later commenced the clothing business at Bucyrus, Ohio. In 1853 he came to Findlay, this county, and opened a clothing store but soon after went to Janesville, Wis., where he remained till 1857, when he returned here. Upon the breaking out of the Rebellion he retired from the clothing business and accepted the postmastership of Findlay, which he filled from 1861 to 1867; retiring from this he engaged in merchandising. In 1870 he was appointed collector of internal revenue for the Fifth Ohio District, which position he held till 1875 when it was consolidated with the Fourth. He then,in 1877, received the appointment of special agent of the Treasury Department and traveled through the his present business. He married, in 1854, Margaret, daughter of Samuel Jones, of Bucyrus, Ohio. They have three daughters ard one son living: Fannie; Jennie, wife of Charles J. Stern, a wholesale jeweler of Cincinnati, Ohio; Emma and Wilbur. Mr. Rothchild, although oftentimes requested, has always held aloof from allowing his name to be used as a candidate for any civic or county office. In politics he is an Independent.

HENRY SCHWARTZ, retired grocer, Findlay, was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 8, 1818, son of Jacob and Margaret (Winters) Schwartz, who died there in 1848, leaving three sons and two daughters. Our subject learned merchant tailoring in his native land. In 1840 he came to America, and after spending some time in business in Massilon and Magnolia, Stark County, Ohio, came to Findlay in 1855, and embarked in the grocery business, which he successfully carried on for many years, retiring from it in 1877 and turning it over to his son,Edward. He married in Stark County, Ohio, in 1844, Margaret Gribble, who was born near his native town and who came to America in 1833, with her people, who settled in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz have a family of three sons and three daughters: Phebe, wife of William B. Richards (Miller) of Allen County, Ohio; Caroline, wife of D. T. Winders, of the firm of Schwartz & Winders, grogers, Findlay; Edward, Grocer, Findlay, married October 25, 1881, to Miss Olivia Huffman; Charles, a grocer in Wauseon, Ohio; and Frank and Hattie at home. The family attend the services of the Lutheran church of which Mr. Schwartz is a liberal supporter. He has held responsible positions in his muncipality. In politics he is a Democrat.

Findlay Tuwnship And Village

DANIEL SHEETS, farmer and stock raiser, P. O., Findlay, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., September 14, 1850, son of Michael and Sarah (Dillinger) Sheets, who settled in this county in 1853. Our subject's father was a soldier in Company A, Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and did active service until captured by the enemy. He died in Andersonville prison, Georgia, in 1865, leaving two sons and two daughters: Daniel, the eldest; Charlotte, wife of James Mason; Elias, a baker, and Mary, wife of Henry Umbrick; all residents of Findlay Township, this county. Daniel Sheets was reared on a farm, and has been connected with agriculture all his life. He also pays considerable attention to dealing in fat cattle. He was married in Findlay, Ohio, to Sarah A., daughter of John and Sarah (Light) Stover, and by her has one son and two daughters: Myrtle L., Harry E. and Inez. In 1879 Mrs. Sheets died, and was buried in the Findlay Cemetery. Mr. Sheets is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he is a liberal contributor. He is a mem. ber of the K. of P. society.

JOHN H. SHULL, manufacturer, Findlay, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, February 13, 1841, son of Benjamin and Christenia (Kitsmiller) Shull, natives of Franklin County, Ohio. Solomon Shull, father of Beénjamin Shull, served in the war of 1812 in Ohio, and remained here after its termination. He was a native of Northumberland County, Penn., the father of nineteen children by two marriages. Benjamin Shull (father of our subject) came to this county in 1845, and located on a farm in Amanda Township. John H. Shull learned carpentering at the age of eighteen, which he followed for eleven years, erecting several important buildings in Findlay and vicinity. Berti C. Savin was born in Albany County, N. Y., August 28, 1842, daughter of Joel and Hannah (Dunbar) Cheselrough, both natives of the State of New York. Beriah, father of Joe] Cheselrough, came to the State of Ohio in 1840, and Joel Cheselrough some years later, and located on a farm in Ridge Township, Wyandot County. Bell Cheselrough acquired an education by which she was granted certificates in Wyandot, Hancock and Seneca Counties to teach school at the age of sixteen, and followed teaching (and went to school at intervals) for seven years. December 21, 1865, John H. Shull and Bell Cheselrough were married, agreeing to make their interests one and equal, which has continued to the present. John H. Shull entered into partnership with D. C. Fisher and C. E. Seymour in the planing-mill and lumber business in 1870, in which he has been successful and the principal in the manufacturing department. January 1, 1880, he decided to manufacture on an extensive scale his Champion Ironing Table, an invention he has perfected, and which is finding a ready sale, and gives employment at present to ten men, besides several salesmen. John H. and Bell C. Shull have had four children - two promising daughters living: Ella R. and Metta. They are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Shull has been an official in the church; also is a member of the school board. In politics Mr. and Mrs. Shull have always been Democratic, and they believe m the theory of a government by the whole people - woman as much as man.

W. E. SNYDER, dealer in dry goods, etc., Findlay, was born in West Greenville, Penn., January 4, 1836, son of Simon A. and Elizabeth (Couldron) Snyder, natives of Snyder County, Penn., so named after the Snyders,

Union Township, this county, where his six sons grew to manhood, all of whom became worthy merchants except Eli A. Snyder, M. D., who died in Kansas City, Mo.; Elijah is a grocer in Havana, Ill.; Augustus C. is a dry goods merchant in Santa Cruz, Cal.; Delos D. is in dry goods business in Minneapolis, Kas.; E. D. is a druggist in Kansas City, Mo. Our subject received a good schooling, and at fourteen became apprenticed to merchandising in the store of Henderson & Patterson, at Findlay. At twenty he embarked in business at McComb, with B. B. Barney (now of Toledo); in 1865 he came and established the present store, the '' Old White Corner," with Mr. Barney, whose interest he purchased in 1872, since when he has carried on business alone (meanwhile continuing his store at McComb.) He was married in Findlay to Sallie H., daughter of Frederick and Helen (Gilruth) Duduit, pioneers in Hancock County. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have one son and one daughter: Reginald C. and Bernice Fredyika. Mr. Snyder is a self-made man. Beginning upon a small clerical salary he managed to save and eventually started in business. Here, by dint of steady purpose, persistent industry, coupled with able management, he accumulated property rapidly, and eventually placed himself in the lead of his business. From 1875 to 1881 he had, jointly with Gov. Foster, and his brother, D. D. Snyder, at Fostoria, a lucrative mercantile interest. Besides his extensive commercial trade he is also in possession of some very valuable farm property, consisting of three good farms, and owns besides a handsome residence and some of the most desirable business property in Findlay. He is amember of Shawnee Commandery of Knights Templar. Mr. Snyder has always been averse to holding public office, but has given a cordial support and taken active interest in partisan politics. He is a public-spirited and prosperous business man, a liberal citizen, contributing to all worthy objects. In personal appearance he is of medium stature, of good physique and of vigorous disposition. He is of a versatile nature, which has probably aided him in drawing around him an extensive and lucrative trade. In politics he is a Republican.

FRED SPAITH, proprietor of the City Meat Market, Findlay, was born in Findlay, this county, November 22, 1857, son of John and Elizabeth (Steinbacher) Spaith, natives of Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, former a shoe-maker born in Brennaheim, latter in Laudenheim. They came to America in 1851, settled in Findlay, this county, and reared a family of six sons and three daughters. Fred Spaith, the subject of this sketch, engaged in his present business when a lad and has been successfully connected with same since. He married, in Findlay, Mary Weber, daughter of Louis and Mary Weber, natives of Alsace, from near Weisberg. Our subject and wife are parents of one son and two daughters; Carrie Maud, Edith May and Cloys Frederick. Mrs. Spaith is a member of the United Brethren Church. Mr.Spaith is a member of the National Union. Heis a thorough-going business man and a public-spirited citizen, contributing liberally to all measures tending to the welfare of his city and county; he has a good trade in his line of business and has accumulated a fair share of worldly goods. In polities he is a Democrat.

THOMAS J. STACKHOUSE, proprietor of the Sherman House, Findlay, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, February 14,1835; son of Joshua and Martha Sinclair Stackhouse, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, respectively. Our subject spent his early life in Seneca County, Ohio, whither his parents had removed, and when a lad he came to Findlay, where he learned the baking business, which he carried on successfully for many years, retiring from it in 1870. Mr. Stackhouse was united in marriage in Findlay, Ohio, with Fannie, daughter of Valentine Hine, and by her he has three sons and four daughters; Mary; Ella, wife of Dem. Marvin; Cora; Thomas; James; Rosa and Rolla. Mrs. Stackhouse is a worthy member of the Lutheran Church, to which our subject is a liberal contributor. Mr. Stackhouse is a member of the K. of P. He served in Company I One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and is a member of Stoker Post G. A. R° He is a public-spirited and energetic business man, and has accumulated a nice competence; is a liberal contributor to measures calculated to benefit the public.

ULYSSES KINSEY STRINGFELLOW, civil engineer and county surveyor, Findlay, was born in Union Township, this county, June 26, 1855, son of Benjamin and Catharine (Kinsey) Stringfellow, the former of Pennsylvania pioneer stock and the latter of New England pioneers. They removed from Coshocton County, Ohio, to Union Township, this county, in 1854, and there four sons and three daughters grew up: Ulysses K.; George, who died in Mexico, while prosecuting his profession of civil engineer; Susie, wife of A. D. Whisler, a merchant of Benton Ridge; Artensa, wife of Charles Hartman, engineer, in Rawson; Mary; Frank and Harry. Ulysses K. Stringfellow obtained a good common school training, and at eighteen taught school, in which profession he was creditably connected for eleven years, retiring from it to accept his present position, to which he had been elected in 1884. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University at Ada, Ohio. November 27, 1884, he married Zetta, daughter of William Thomas, of Findlay. Mr. Stringfellow is a member of the I. O. O. F. Upon the organization of the Findlay Natural Gas Company he became connected with it and served as its secretary. He is a publicspirited and progressive citizen and, although young, bids fair to take rank, in the near future, with Hancock County's most active citizens. In politics he is a Democrat.

JUDGE ROBERT L. STROTHER (deceased) was born in Pendleton County, Va., in September, 1801. He received a common school education, and when about eighteen years of age removed with his parents to Licking County, Ohio, where he worked on a farm and for Col. Hollister, a manufacturer and prominent character. In 1828 our subject and a Mr. Cochley came to this county, and, having been informed by surveyors that Blanchard River was navigable for. several miles above Findlay and via the Auglaize down to the Maumee, these gentlemen resolved to locate land along its beautiful banks, and our subject finally entered what has long been known as 'The Isaac Comer farm'' (now the property of a Mr. Wagner). He returned to Licking County, Ohio, and in 1829 again came out, this time loeating eighty acres of land in Section 12, Findlay Township, and, returning home, gave a glowing description of the country along the Blanchard River, on which stream he confidently expected shortly to see steam-boats plying. His description of the country induced Johnson Bonham, James Caton and Isaac Strother to come out with him on his return the following spring, together with one or two hired men. On their arrival our subject was greatly surprised and humiliated at finding Blanchard River almost dry. - Bonham, Caton and Isaac Strother located farms along the river. Some time after his settlement in this county our subject sold the ''Comer farm'' and purchased land now in North Findlay, and this he subsequently traded for eighty acres adjoining his original entry of eighty acres, on which his house stood. Judge Strother began his labors in this county by clearing a three-acre lot and erecting a log cabin, and soon after brought his mother and sister (now Mrs. Joseph C. Shannon) from Licking County. His mother died at his home in 1851. Judge Strother was very systematic in all that he did. His farm was divided into twenty-acre fields; he planted three acres of orchard, and beside every sixteenth panel of fence on the entire farm running north and south he planted a grafted apple tree, and likewise along each fence extending east and west he planted peach trees. arly and subsequent settlers well remember the vast amount of delicious fruit that grew on and was sold from Judge Strother's well-cultivated orchard. Judge Strother was married, in 1847, to Elizabeth Todd, who bore him one daughter, Laura A., a teacher in the asylum for the blind at Columbus, Ohio. His second marriage was in 1851, with Sarah A. Merriam, a sister of the late Dr. William H. Baldwin (she had married A. F. Merriam in 1837, and by him had three children: Sarah J., wife of J. H. Schell, of Ottawa, Ohio; Mrs. Emily C. Kemble, of Findlay, and William D. Mr. Merriam died in Kentucky, whither he had gone to recover his health. He was a cousin to the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, and came with that distinguished statesman to Pennsylvania. Mr. Merriam was the second practicing attorney in Findlay). Judge Strother's marriage with Mrs. Merriam gave him three children: Eva A., wife of J. C. Strickler, of Dakota; Mrs. John Shuck, wife of a worthy boot and shoe merchant of Findlay, and Nellie C. (latter deceased). Our subject lived on the farm until 1875, when he removed to Findlay, and about three weeks later, October 8, 1875, he died. His death has been an irreparable loss to his numerous friends. He had served as associate judge and county commissioner. In politics he was a Whig and Republican, and an active local politician. He united with the Methodist Church in 1852, and died triumphant in the faith. His widow resides with her daughter, Mrs. Kemble, the greater part of her time when not engaged in her active temperance labors. She has been a delegate to various temperance conventions, and was selected as one of Ohio's seven delegates to the national temperance convention held in Philadelphia, Penn., October 30, 1885. She is president of the W. C. T. U. of this, the Fourteenth Congressional District of Ohio, and is an earnest, energetic advocate of the principles of temperance for the good of humanity.

ROLAND G. STROTHER, proprietor of the ''People's Meat Market,'' Findlay, was born in Findlay Township, this county, June 1, 1854; youngest child in the family of Anthony W. and Mary J. (McRill) Strother, who settled in Findlay Township, this county, in an early day, and reared four sons and two daughters. Anthony W. Strother was born in Licking County, Ohio, in 1812, son of 'Benjamin Strother, a native of Virginia. The McRills come of prominent people of Baltimore, Md., and were also early settlers in this county. Roland G. Strother, the subject of this sketch, was reared a farmer and followed agricultural pursuits until the spring of 1885, when he embarked in his present business. He was united in marriage, in 1879, with Mary, daughter of Samuel Hill, Esq., and by her he has one daughter, Mary Gladdis. Mr. Strother is an energetic and public-spir-

H. M. VANCE, stock dealer, Findlay, was born in Findlay, this county, February 1, 1833; son of Wilson and Sarah (Wilson) Vance, pioneers of Haneock County, and nephew of Gov. Joseph Vance, of Ohio. He is the only survivor of a family of eight sons and four daughters. The Vances come of pioneer stock in the State, from Virginia. Wilson Vance was born in Mason County, Ky., January 19, 1796, son of J oseph Colville and Sarah (Wilson) Vance, natives of Virginia (Loudoun County), and of Scotch-Irish ancestry. They removed to Kentucky in 1788, and to Ohio about 1800, settling in Greene County, and in 1804 moved to Urbana, Ohio. In the fall of 1821 Wilson and Sarah Vance came to Findlay, this county, where, besides serving as merchant, farmer, etc., he filled many important official positions. After a useful and honorable life he passed away September 380, 1862, respected by all whoknewhim. He was a strong Whig in politics, and never voted with either of the present parties. The subject of this sketch has spent the most of his life in Findlay, engaged in a variety of useful industries. He married, November 2, 1855, in Franklin County, Ohio, Flora, daughter of Alexander Shattuck, and by this union has one son and four daughters: Sally, wife of Walter G. Higgins, of Fremont, Neb.; May, wife of Charles Bigelow, of Findlay Township, this county; Carrie, wife of Samuel S. Howard, a resident of Chicago, Ill.; Mary J. and Cloys Wilson, at home. Mrs. Vance is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Vance is a Democrat.

DAVID WALTER, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., in 1820; son of John and Catherine (Roup) Walter, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in Lancaster County and the latter in Allegheny County; they died in Stark County, Ohio, whither they had removed in early times. They left five sons and three daughters, Jonas, John, Abigail, Barbara and Elizabeth are in Stark County, Ohio; George, in California; Nicholas, in Defiance County, Ohio; and David. All have families except one of the sons and one daughter. In 1849 the subject of this sketch came to this county and settled upon his present farm in Findlay Township, where he has succeeded in amassing a fine property and has a beautiful home. He married, in this. county, Miss Amanda, daughter of Henry Bear, Esq., and they have five daughters living: Harriet Ann, wife of Charles Thomas; Emily E., wife of John Schwab, and Sarah A., Barbara A. and Amanda B. at home. Mr. Walter and family attend the services of the English Lutheran Church. He has always been a worthy, hardworking and painstaking farmer, and has reared and educated his family well. He has served his district with credit as a member of the school board. In politics he is a Republican.

JOHN WESLEY WHITEHURST, proprietor of the Eagle Restaurant, Findlay, was born in Rockingham County, Va., August 17, 1838; son of John and Margaret (Showalter) Whitehurst, of English pioneer ancestry, in that State. In 1842 they settled in Fairfield County, Ohio, and there the subject of our sketch grew to manhood. In 1860 he came to Hancock County, and the following year enlisted his services, August 5, 1861, in defense of the Union in Company G, Ninty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and did active service for over three years, participating in all the battles of these campaigns, and was wounded at Stone River, Ga. After the war he carried on a restaurant business in Huntington, Ind., for two years, and afterward traveled in the interest of mercantile trade till 1871, when he retired from that and engaged with a circus business for two years; coming here he established his present business and has, by dint of good business ability, secured a nice trade and accumulated a good competence. Mr. Whitehurst was married, June 1, 1865, in Indiana, to Emma Ream, of Huntington, and by her he has one daughter - Mollie - a young lady of estimable attainments. Mr. Whitehurst has always ccntributed liberally to all worthy enterprises. He and his wife and daughter are regular attendants of the services of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the Stoker Post, G. A. R., and of the Findlay Improvement Society, and of the Findlay Natural Gas Company.

JAMES H. WILSON, P. O., Findlay, was born in York County, Penn., May 13, 1803, son of James and Eleanor Wilson, of Scotch ancestry, and early settlers of Pennsylvania. Our subject was reared on the farm and obtained a common school education. In 1832 he came to Findlay, Ohio, and the day following his arrival he purchased a partially constructed frame building with a lot, the present site of the ''Commercial Hotel,'' for $700, paying part cash. He worked at the carpenter's trade for about one year and then engaged as a clerk for S. & P. Carlin, early merchants. In eighteen months he embarked in mercantile business in a frame building erected by himself on the lot where now stands the '' Carnahan Block.'' In 1848 he erected what was known as the '' Melodeon Building,'' then the largest structure in Findlay, containing two store rooms on the first floor, offices on the second and a public hall on the third. This building was torn away to give place to the magnificent business block lately constructed by T. & W. R. Carnahan. On retiring from his mercantile interests Mr. Wilson turned his personal attention to farming and real estate transactions. In 1847 he laid out lots from an entire eighty-acre tract, now known as East Findlay, and buildings have been erected on a majority of the lots. For the last twenty-two years he has been connected with the First National Bank of Findlay as a director and stockholder and has retired from active labor. He united with the Seceder Church when about fifteen years of age, and has lived an active Christian life since, being now a member the United Presbsterians of Cannonsburg, it being the nearest organization of the church of his choice. He buried his first wife, Susan E. (Hutchison), who died July 8, 1880, and subsequently married Mrs. Lucretia A. Marsh. Mr. Wilson has seen Findlay and Hancock County " bud and blossom," having located here when the families of Bass Rawson, Squire and Parlee Carlin, Frederick Henderson, Wilson Vance, John W. Baldwin, Matthew Reighly, Jonathan Parker, W. L. Henderson. Christian Barnd and William Taylor constituted the principal inhabitants of Findlay. He has experienced the hardships incident to the early settlers and merchants, such as making trips to New York by wagon, en routeto Sandusky, by boat to Buffalo, by stage to Lockport, by canal to Albany and down the Hudson River to New York, to purchase goods. It is enough to say that society, as well as everything tending to promote the welfare of Hancock County, has been benefitted by his relationship with the community; yet it can be added that he has taken special interest in helping to establish the first two railroad lines in this county, and has served the city as mayor and councilman with honor to himself and the satisfaction of his constituents. He cast his first presidential vote for Andrew Jackson, but left the Democratic party in 1838, and since the birth of the Republican party he has been a stanch advocate of its principles. During the transactions he has had with the public in the various avocations he has followed in this county, he is characterized as having been strictly honest, and his acquaintance, which extends all over the county, will take pleasure in seeing him perpetuated with a brief pen picture and portrait in this volume.

HENRY F. WINDERS, dry goods merchant, Windlay, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, May 2, 1831, son of John and Elizabeth (Paden) Winders, the former a native of Shenandoah County, Va., and of pioneer stock of that State; the latter, a daughter of John and Sidney Paden, natives of Ireland who came to this country in 1815, settling in Fairfield County. The subject of this sketch, when a lad, was apprenticed to merchandising in the store of his uncle, T. B. C. Paden, of New Salem, Ohio. At twenty-one he embarked in the dry goods business there in which he continued till 1859, when he retired to farming. In 1861 he came to Findlay, this county, and sold goods for Patterson & Taylor for four years, then embarked in business on his own account with which he has been successfully connected here since. He was married, June 22, 1854, in Fairfield County, Ohio, to Araminta S., daughter of the late Judge Wiseman, of Perry County, Ohio, and by this union has one daughter and oneson: Susie, the wife of Thomas Frazer, a druggistin Findlay, and John, associated with his father (he has a son, Henry, by his marriage with Miss Ella Crooks, of Massillon, Ohio). Mr. Winders has held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church since his fifteenth year; has served as an official in same and has been Sabbath-school superintendent for over twenty-three years. He isa worthy Mason of over thirty years' standing. Though he has always avoided public office he has served with credit in the council and upon the school board of Findlay. Besides his extensive mercantile connections he has also been connected with many of the important industries in Findlay, and has contributed toward the development of many of the city's important manufacturing and other interests. In politics he is a Republican.

JACOB YATES, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in Franklin County, Penn., April 24, 1825, son of Samuel and Margaret Swisher Yates, latter a native of Franklin County, Penn., and former of Virginia, just across the line; they come of a long line of worthy ancestry in their respéctive States. In 1833 they came to this county and settled in Eagle Township, where they both died, she departing this life in 1876, and he in 1877; they were parents of twelve children. Jacob Yates, the subject of this sketch, embarked in business for himself at the age of twentyone years,and has, by his own exertions, accumulated a handsome competence, owning at present 256 acres of valuable land and several head of valuable fine stock. Of late years he has engaged in stock dealing and has done extensive business in shipments of cattle, etc., from Findlay. Mr. Yates married, in 1848, Barbara Foreman, who departed this life September 22, 1860, leaving two sons and four daughters: Melissa Ann, wife of Joseph Cheesebrough, of Findlay, Ohio; Cordelia, wife of Henry Shank, Esq. ; Sarah, wife of William Black, Esq., of Findlay, Ohio; Ellen, wife of Jacob Oman, of Eagle Township, this county; Newton, a farmer of Jackson Township, this county; and Joseph (deceased). Mr. Yates' second marriage was with Mary, daughter of George Hook, Esq., and by her he had four sons and two daughters: .George A., B. B. Barney, Jay T., Carrie Blanche (deceased), Fannie May and Charles Jacob. The subject of this sketch has always given liberally to all measures for the good of the public welfare of his locality, and takes a leading position in his business interests. He is a thorough-going business man and is indebted to his own unaided exertions for his large accumulations. He is an exemplary husband and father. In politics he is a Republican.

ABRAHAM YERGER, farmer and stock raiser, Findlay, was born in Blair County, Penn., in 1824,son of Abraham and Catherine (Groves) Yerger, also natives of Blair County, of German descent. April 5, 1841, our subject came. West and has led an active and useful life in this county since. He carried on his trade of farmer and currier and followed moving buildings, etc., for many years after, meanwhile acquiring a fine farm just outside of Findlay. He married, in this county, Miss Jane, daughter of Henry Jumper, Esq. She departed this life December 29, 1873, leaving two sons: Charles L., married and residing in Bluffton, Ohio, and Albert F., married and residing on and working his father's farm in Findlay Township, this county. Mr. Yerger's second marriage was with Mrs. S. J. Hancock (nee Smith). There are no children by this marriage. Abraham Yerger has often been chosen by the people of this county to official positions within their gift and has also served his township in many official positions; his services as sheriff and deputy sheriff extended over a period of twelve or fifteen years, and, as coroner, over a period of four years. He and his family attended services at the Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Democrat. :

DAVID BEAGLE, merchant, Houcktown, was born May 17, 1846, in Muskingum County, Ohio, son of John and Matilda (Selson) Beagle, natives of Frederick County, Md., and who, after living twenty years in Muskingum County, Ohio, came, in 1852, to Jackson Township, this county, and purchased a farm on which they resided until their death; Mrs. Beagle died April 20,1861, and Mr. Beagle January 10,1874, in his seventy-eighth year. Their children are Martin, Eli, Alva, Mrs. Eliza Tracy, John, Mrs. Elizabeth French, Mrs. Sarah Waltermire, Mrs. Hester Shearer, David, George T. (all living in this part of the State except George T. who resides in Jay County, Ind.), and an infant (deceased). Our subject enlisted, May 1, 1864, in the One Hundred and Thirty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the Potomac and took part in the Virginia campaigns. He received his discharge with his regiment, leaving an honorable record as a: brave and faithful soldier, and, returning home, again engaged in farming. He was united in marriage, June 23, 1867, with Miss Sarah M. Waltermire, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Waltermire. In 1876 Mr. Beagle moved to Houcktown and established a boot and shoe shop which he carried on for two years. In 1878 he engaged in merchandising, and he has a general store carrying a complete stock of dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots andshoes, hardware and notions. He is a life- long Republican; was appointed postmaster of Houcktown in 1878, which office he filled to the entire satisfaction of the people until March, 1865, when he voluntarily resigned. Mrs. Beagle departed this life October 25, 1884, leaving four children: Frank, Carrie J., Charley and Jessie M. October 29, 1885, Mr. Beagle was again married, on this ocasion to Emma, daughter of Thompson and Nancy (Siddall) Myers, who came from Mahoning County, Ohio, to this county about the year 1848, and have since resided here.

ISAIAH FOGLER, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, December 18, 1852. His parents, Christian and Mary Ann Fogler, natives of Fairfield County, Ohio, moved to Findlay Township, this county, about 1862, and from there in 1868 to the northern part of Jackson Township, this county, where they acquired a farm of about 500 acres of land. They next lived four years in Wyandot County, Ohio, and in the fall of 1883 moved to Wood County, Ohio, where they now reside. They have nine children living: Mrs. Lucretia Fellers, William, Isaiah, Mrs. Catherine Wiest, Jeremiah, Mrs. Esther Wiest, Mrs. Ida Shellenberger, Sherman and Sheridan. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, April 6, 1876, with Sophia Wilde, a native of near Fremont, Sandusky Co., Ohio. Since: their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Fogler have been living in Jackson Township, this county. Mr. Fogler is an enterprising young farmer and has here a fine farm of eighty acres of well improved land. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs. Fogler is a member of the United Brethren Church.

WILLIAM LOWE (deceased) was born July 27, 1803, in York County, Penn., where he there married, March 8, 1832, Miss Sarah Hendricks, who was born in Baltimore County, Md., March 1, 1812. Our subject and wife came to Richland County, Ohio, in the fall of 1837, and, after three years' residence there, finally located on land they had previously purchased in Jackson Township, this county. Here they began to clear up and develop their farm, which was yet an unbroken wilderness. They had first entered eighty acres of land, to which they afterward added eighty acres and then forty acres, the farm now consisting of 200 acres of well improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe reared a family of three children: Melchi, now living at home; Mrs. Tirbah Jane Ann Fahl, and Sylvester. William Lowe, the subject of this sketch, died August 22, 1876. He was a life-long Democrat. He and his wife were early members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Lowe now occupies the family homestead. Melchi Lowe, who resides with her, was born September 21, 1833. He was prostrated, in 1851, by.a severe attack of typhoid fever, which partly deprived him of the use of his lower limbs. He is a gentleman of good education and mental culture. Sylvester E. Lowe married Miss Susan Foster, December 18, 1874, and is farmi rt of the homestead farm. eT OSEPH NEWELL, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Shenandoah County, Va., July 20, 1809, and was brought to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1812, by his parents, Thomas and Barbara Newell, former of whom died in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1815, the latter then coming to Jackson Township, this county, in 1835, with one son, Joseph, and three daughters: Sarah, wife of Isaac Morrison; Elizabeth, wife of Adam Hoy, and Salome, wife of Samuel Moffitt. Mrs. Newell afterward moved to Illinois, where she died in 1860, aged seventy-three years. Our subject was united a - marriage, in 1835, with Miss Barbara Bibler, of Fairfield County, Ohio, an acres of land. Their children are Mrs. Harriet Douty, Mrs. Asenath Altman, Joseph P., Mrs. Minerva Oman, Mrs. Emma Peterman, Louisa and Mrs. Sarah Morgan. Mr. Newell is an earnest and conscientious Republican. He has filled the office of township trustee for six years; 18 one of the representative pioneers and influential citizens of his township. Our subject is strictly a self-made man, having earned every dollar he owns, and 'has given his children a good start in life. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church.

JOSEPH P. NEWELL, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born May 27, 1842, in Jackson Township, this county, son of the pioneer Joseph Newell. Our subject was reared on the farm of his father, and attended the schools of the home district. He spent four months in 1864 as a soldier in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-third Regiment Ohio National Guards, which was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and took part in the Virginia campaigns. He was mustered out with his regiment, leaving an honorable record as a brave and faithful soldier always ready for duty. Returning home he resumed his occupation of farming, and January 29, 1865, was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Elsea, daughter of Moses Elsea. Since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Newell have resided in Jackson Township, this county. In 1866 he purchased of Judge D. J. Corey a farm of 160 acres, which he still owns. In 1877 he purchased the homestead farm which his father had entered from the Government, and here he has resided ever since. He has been industrious and successful in life and has acquired a fine property of 320 acres in all. To our subject and wife were born three children: Amanda E., Clara A. and Joseph Grant (deceased). Amanda E. prepared herse)f, for the profession of teaching and has taught very successfully three terms in Jackson and Eagle Townships, this county. Mr. Newell is a Republican in politics; takes a deep interest in public affairs, and is one of the leading farmers and a representative citizen of Jackson Township.

J. F. PETERMAN, farmer and contractor, P. O. Findlay, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, December 20, 1832, son of John and Mary Ann (Jones) Peterman; latter was a native of Virginia, of English descent. John Peterman, who was born in Pennsylvania of Scotch and German descent, in early life was a stone-cutter, in later life a farmer. He came to this county in 1834 and settled in Jackson Township, where he died in 1862. Our subject, J. F. Peterman, the eldest in a family of ten children, was reared on the farm and attended the common school in Jackson Township, this county. He is the owner of a farm in Jackson Township, where he now resides. For several years past he has contracted for the construction of bridges and pikes, and while making that his principal business has also carried on farming. At the age of twenty-five years Mr. Peterman was united in marriage with Elenore, daughter of Georgé Bower, a lady of German descent. Five children have blessed this union: Mary Ellen, Amanda, Sarah, William S. and Ida Blanche Maria, the eldest three being married. Mr. and Mrs. Peterman are members of the Baptist Church. He is a Republican in politics; has served nine years as school director in the district where he resides.

Swank, son of one of the Hessian soldiers captured by Washington at Trenton, married Miss Elizabeth Study, a lady of German descent. Her grandmother, Study, lived to within twenty-one days of being one hundred years old. The subject of this sketch was brought, in 1817, by his parents to Richland County, Ohio, where the latter resided until their death. John Swank was united in marriage, May 18, 1837, with Miss Anna Myers, of Bedford County, Penn., and the following year came to this county to select a home, finally locating, in 1841, in Eagle Township. There Mrs. Swank died, of milk sickness, November 21, 1844, leaving four children: Washington; Mrs. Samantha Ungst, in Richland County, Ohio; Wilson S., in Putnam County, Ohio, and Jefferson. June 1, 1845, our subject married, for his second wife, Miss Hannah Hare, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., and she died December 28, 1853, leaving four children: Franklin, Henry, Jackson and Dixon. Mr. Swank afterward married, July 30, 1854, for his third wife, Miss Elizabeth Oman (she had been a pupil in his school when she was but nine years of age). They moved to the present homestead in 1855, and here she died December 15, 1873, of typhoid fever, after an illness of seventy-four days, leaving twelve children: Benton; Mrs. Anna Merritt, in Sandusky City, Ohio; John P., in Van Buren County, Mich.; Mrs. Martha Burch, in South Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Harriet Hersher; Loring, in Michigan; William T. S. (deceased); Anson, in Morrow County, Ohio; Edwin S. (deceased); Lehmanouski; Joseph, and an infant (deceased). March 12, 1874, Mr. Swank married, for his fourth wife, Miss Mary Swank, by whom he had three children: Charles, Oliver P. (deceased) and Scott Hayes (the latter was kissed and blessed by the Presidential party in 1879). Mr. Swank contributed liberally in defense of the Union, sending five sons: Washington, Wilson S., Jefferson, Franklin, who was wounded at Chickamauga and died at Chattanooga November 17,1863, and Eli. Mr. Swank becoming unable to work in his old age, established a store on his premises, in 1882, and still carries it on, supplying the neighborhood with articles of household necessity. He kept Clements postoffice here on his place from 1856 to 1866; it was afterward changed to Swank, but discontinued at his request. He is an earnest Republican, and has independent religious views. The name of John Swank will long be remembered by the citizens of Hancock County.

HENRY SWANK, lumber manufacturer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Eagle Township, this county, September 23, 1848, son of the pioneer, John Swank. Henry offered his services in defense of the Government in 1864, but was not accepted. He early engaged in the saw-mill business, which he has since followed. April 15, 1873, Mr. Swank was united in marriage with Miss Hannah Jane Orwick, daughter of John Orwick, and born in Jackson Township, this county, October 27, 1854. They have two children: Harry Wesley and Edith Dale. January 2, 1881, Henry Swank purchased a saw-mill, which he located on Blanchard River, in Amanda Township, this county. In 1882 he moved it to Findlay, and in 1883 to the old VanHorn mill-site, in Jackson Township, this county, where it is at present located. Henry Swank purchased his present home of one acre of land soon after his marriage. He had the misfortune to lose by fire his house and household goods May 20, 1885. Mr. Swank is a man of energy and enterprise, highly respected by his fellow townsmen.

GEORGE W. YOST, farmer, P. O. Houcktown, was born in Perry County, Ohio, July 17, 1837, and moved to Licking County, Ohio, in 1846, with his parents. He came to Jackson Township, this county, in 1872, and carried on a general merchandising store in Houcktown for four years. He was united in marriage, June 25, 1874, with Miss Hettie J. Melick, of Fairfield County, Ohio. He purchased a farm of forty-two acres of land in Jackson Township, this county, in 1876, and has since resided upon it. His children were Alfa M. (deceased March 29, 1880, in his tenth year), Harry Lee and Georgie (latter deceased May 14, 1884, aged nine months). Mr. Yost isa F. & A. M. He is very active in public affairs. In 1877 he was elected township clerk, which position he has held by re-election ever since, receiving much larger majorities than the rest of his ticket in the township. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs. Yost is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ROBERT BARNHILL, a prominent pioneer farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Mifflin County, Penn., March 17, 1809, son of Gabriel and Nancy (Mc- Curdy) Barnhill, natives of Pennsylvania. Gabriel Barnhill was one of the early farmers of Harrison County, Ohio, and filled the office of justice of the peace as early as 1812. His family consisted of eleven children, Robert being the second (he has two brothers and two sisters living). The subject of this sketch was reared on the old home farm, and acquired his education in the common schools of that day. He came to this county in 1836, and settled in Liberty Township, which at that time was densely covered with forest. He assisted in clearing away the timber that they might have a few acres of land to cultivate, and whereon to raise the necessaries of life. His present farm consists of 140 acres of fine land, on which he and his family have made many improvements. Mr. Barnhill was united in marriage in Wayne County, Ohio, the fruits of which union were six children, three of whom survive: Agnes (wife of George Markley), Margaretta M. (wife of John Miller) and James (married to Elizabeth Ramsey). The deceased are Anderson, Sarah EK. and Mary A. After the death of his first wife Mr. Barnhill became united in marriage with Mary A., daughter of Henry Keel, and the fruits of this union are Joseph (in Iowa, married to Sarah Loy), Robert (a farmer, married to Mary E. Dennis) and Eliza J. (wife of M. R. Longbrake). Mr. Longbrake was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, September 27, 1846, and chose farming as his life vocation. He was married in 1871, and had the following named children: May A., G. W., J. H. (deceased), A. V., William E., Myrtle and Belle Grace. The families are members of the Christian Union Church. Mr. Barnhill is school director and township trustee. In politics he is a Democrat.

FRED BROBST, proprietor of saw-mill, P. O. Findlay, was born in Germany, April 16, 1851. His mother died when he was but seven years old, and his father, Joseph Brobst, brought him to America soon after. Joseph Brobst, being a poor man, put young Fred out to work on a farm in

Henry County, Ohio, and for several years the son saw nothing of his father. When still young, Fred came to this county and worked one year at the carpenter trade; afterward attended the high school in Findlay, and subsequently worked on a farm for John Schoonover for five years. In 1871 he embarked in his present enterprise, saw-milling, which he has since followed with marked success. In 1875 Mr. Brobst was united in marriage with Miss Samilda, daughter of John Schoonover, and they have one child, Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Brobst are members of the United Brethren Church of which he has been trustee and class-leader, and in all the affairs of which he takes a deep interest.

JUSTUS CHASE, farmer, Findlay, was born in New York State, August 29, 1817, son of George and Elizabeth (Wilson) Chase, natives of New York, of English descent, and who moyed to Madison County, Ohio, in 1817, and from there to Hancock County in 1830, where they remained until their death, Mrs Chase dying in 1832, and Mr. Chase in 1869. They reared a family of five children, our subject being the eldest. Justus Chase has made farming his business through life, and has resided on his present farm since March, 1831. He is the owner of over 200 acres of fine land, besides property in Ottawa, Denver and North Baltimore, Ohio. Mr. Chase was united in marriage, November 7, 1839, with Mary A. Jones, born in 1821, in Westmoreland County, Penn., daughter of James and Martha (Black) Jones, the former born in Pennsylvania in 1791, and the latter in Maryland in 1799. Mr. and Mrs. Jones moved from Liberty Township, Westmoreland Co., Penn., to Liberty Township, Madison Co., Ohio, and afterward to Liberty Township, Perry County, and in 1833 settled in Liberty Township, this county. To our subject and wife were born nine children: George D., Martha J. (deceased), Elizabeth (wife of Chris Porter), Cerilda M. (wife of Isaac Taylor), Harrison (deceased), James W. (deceased), Mary S. (wife of James H. Chase), Annettia (wife of John R. Osborn) and Justus Z. Mr. Chase is one of the substantial farmers of Hancock County, and he and his wife have been consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty years.

A. C. EWING, Findlay, superintendent of Hancock County Infirmary, was born in Liberty Township, this county, November 26, 1804, son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Insley) Ewing, natives of Ohio, the former of German descent, the latter of English extraction. Cornelius Ewing, who was a tiller of the soil all his life, came to this county in 1853, and settled on a farm in Liberty Township; his family consisted of four children, our subject being the eldest. A. C. Ewing was reared on the farm and followed agriculture as an occupation until he reached his majority; he afterward went to Findlay and engaged as a clerk in a wholesale and retail store, and was thus employed for five years; then went to farming for himself. Mr. Ewing is the owner of a farm of eighty acres in Union Township. In politics he is a Democrat and is a member of the Democratic committee of Hancock County. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum. In 1884 Mr. Ewing was appointed superintendent of Hancock County Infirmary. He is a kind-hearted man, well calculated for the position he fills, and is ably assisted by his wife. Mrs. Arabella Ewing is a daughter of John King and is of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing were united in marriage in 1878, and they have one child, Maud May. Our subject and wife are members of the Evangelical Church, and he is a class leader and superintendent of the Sabbath-school.

HENRY FRY, farmer, P.°O. Findlay, was born in April, 1809, in Prussia, his parents being also natives of-same. Our subject acquired his education in his native land, where he remained until 1832, at which time he came to America; he labored by the day and month to get a start for himself, and was one of the early settlers of Liberty Township, this county. His first purchase was eighty acres of land where he and his family reside, and by industry and economy he added to this eighty-acre tract until he at one time owned 590 acres. He has assisted his children to a start in the world, and now owns over 300 acres of fine land. Mr. Fry was united in marriage, in 1839, with Susan Spangler, and by this union there are fourteen children, twelve of whom are now living: John H., married to Sarah Rudisill; Susan, wife of Jefferson Readebaugh; Solomon, married to Susan Witters; Reuben, married to Mary Deal; Jacob, married to Katie Marshall; Benjamin, married to Laura Gross; Sarah E., wife of Zachariah 'Bish; Mary A., wife of Thomas Codner; James B., Elmer E., Sherman D., and Arvilla E., are still unmarried. The deceased are Clara E. and Emma Eliza. The family are members of the Church of God. In politics Mr. Fry is a Republican.

DAVID P. HAGERTY, farmer and school examiner, P. O. Findlay, was born in Fayette County, Penn., April 3, 1844, son of Samuel J. and Maria (Gween) Hagerty, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Irish and the latter of English descent. Samuel J. Hagerty was a stone-mason in early life, and afterward became a farmer; his family consisted of five children - three daughters and two sons - our subject being the eldest son. David P. Hagerty was reared on the farm, received a liberal education, and, on reaching his majority, commenced teaching school in Pennsylvania, where he taught for four terms, and also farmed. He came to this county in 1874 and taught school here for some time, but, for the last year or two has devoted his time to farming, in which pursuit he has been successful. He now owns 1213 acres of land, well stocked, and with a good house and barn upon it. Mr. Hagerty is a great reader and a liberal purchaser of books. October 19, 1865 he was united in marriage with Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Sloterback), Browneller, the latter a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Hagerty are Lizzie D., Albert L., Anna B., Samuel J. and Emma O. Mr. Hagerty is a Democrat in politics, also justice of the peace, and now a member of the board of school examiners of this county. His great-grandmother, who is a descendant of the house of Burgess, holds the title to Staten Island, New York.

Ann (Keel) Hullinger, natives of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent, and who were among the early settlers of Eagle Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. George Hullinger separated when our subject was a small boy, and George Hullinger afterward went to Indiana where he passed the remainder of his life, dying in 1878. Robert Barnhill became our subject's step-father and by him the latter was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. Mr. Hullinger chose agriculture for his vocation in life and is now the owner of a good farm of fifty-two acres of land in Liberty Township, this county. In 1861 he was united in marriage with Mary Ann Flick, daughter of John Flick and of English descent. Three children have blessed this wnion: Oliver, Edward and Nellie. Mrs. Hullinger died in 1882; she was. a memee au S. PORTER, farmer and stock raiser, Findlay, was born in Liberty Township, this county, April 7, 1848, son of Amos, a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, of Scotch and German descent. Amos Porter, who in early life was a blacksmith, later became a farmer, and is now wealthy and influential, still residing in Liberty Township, this county. He is one of the pioneers of the county. His family consisted of ten children, five of whom are now living, our subject being the second. T. 8. Porter was reared on the farm, received a common school education, and has made agriculture his occupation. In 1870 he was united in marriage with Miss Marietta, daughter of L. M. S. Miller; her parents were Pennsylvania-Dutch. This union has been blessed with four children: Lillie May, Delos D., Florene G. and Ralph R. Mr. and Mrs. Porter are members of the Evangelical Association, of the Sabbath-school of which he has been superintendent. In politics Mr. Porter is a Republican. He served for fifteen years as township clerk of Liberty Township.

ANDREW POWELL, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born May 25, 1827, in Fairfield County, Ohio, came to this county with his parents, Samuel and Sarah Powell, in 1834, and was reared in Liberty Township, this county. He was united in marriage, December 20, 1848, with Phoebe Ann Yates, who died September 15, 1859, leaving six children: Mrs. Emily Dreisbach, Theodore, Franklin P., Mrs. Priscilla De Long of Tipton County, Ind., Elijah (deceased) and Roger Sherman. After the death of his first wife Mr. Powell became united in marriage, in 1860, with Caroline Dotson, who died in 1877, leaving seven children: Mrs. Sarah E. Hamlin, Ellsworth, Charles D., Sullivan, Huntington, Jennie June and Homer K. For his third wife Mr. Powell married, March 5, 1878, Sarah A. Longbrake, widow of Harmon Longbrake and daughter of Andrew Fellers. At the time of her marriage with our subject she had three children, Cora S., Minnie E. and Curtis E. By her union with Mr. Powell she has two children: Inez May and James G. Mr. Powell has been industrious and successful in life and owns a fine farm of 295 acres of as good land as there is in this county. His farm includes the family homestead and here he has erected a handsome brick residence and added other valuable improvements. He also owns 120 acres of land in Tipton County, Ind., and valuable town property in Findlay, Ohio. He devotes a great deal of attention to the business of bee keeping, and was one of the earliest to introduce this industry into this county. He now has a fine, well-stocked apiary. Mr. Powell and family are members of the United Brethren Church. He has largely contributed to the erection of a fine church, costing over $5,000, called the <'Powell Memorial Church,'' on his premises. Mr. Powell is a man of upright and firm principles, a valuable and prominent citizen, highly respecied by the entire community. In politics he is a Republican.

D. M. POWELL, farmer and stock raiser, P O. F indlay, was born in Hancock County, Ohiv, February 3, 1840, son of Samuel Powell, a native of Pennsylvania, who was among the early settlers of this county. Samuel Powell settled in the wild woods and reared a family of thirteen children, the subject of this sketch being the ninth. D. M. Powell was reared on the farm, acquired his early education in the common schools and has made agriculture the business of his life. He has been successful and is now the owner of a first-class farm, comprising 236 acres of land in Liberty Township, this county, on which he resides. In 1866 Mr. Powell was united in marriage with Hannah, daughter of Jonas Hartman, and a native of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent. They have one child, Fannie.

SAMUEL SAGER, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, August 18, 1815, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Freed) Sager, natives of Rockingham County, Va., and of German descent. Our subject's father, who was a farmer, reared a family of sixteen children, Samuel being the third. Our subject was reared on the farm, and attended school in the log schoolhouse of that day. He first came to this county in 1837, when the country was new and inhabited by Indians. It took several days to come from Kenton, Hardin Co., Ohio, to Liberty Township, this county. He was unable to procure food along the route and had to subsist on what little he could carry with him. He was without money, but with strong arms and a willingness to work he proceeded to deaden thirty acres of timber, on the farm where he now resides, and the following spring he moved here. His farm comprises 160 acres of good land, and he has lived to see the wild forest converted into fertile farms. Samuel Sager was united in marriage in 1837 with Margaret Whistleman, a native of Virginia, and of German and English descent. Their children are John, born in Liberty Township, this county, December 22, 1839 (he is a plumber by trade, and resides in Findlay, Ohio; he was twice married, first to Eliza Cramer, by whom he had one child - Emmie - wife of Thomas Fleck (they have four children - Freddie, Guy, Gail and Baby), then to Lizzie, daughter of Aaron Baker, and three children have been born to them, Ida, Dora, Dell and Dennis); Samuel A. a farmer, married to Mary Jane, daughter of Daniel Fisher (have two children, William Amron and Edith Roy; live in Findlay); George, a farmer, married to Diana, daughter of Aaron Baker (have four children: Ora, May Hester, Joseph and Emra); Lewis, a farmer, was married twice, first to Mary Ann, daughter of Michael Bolton, and by her had one child - May - then to Emma, daughter of Isaac Fellers (have one child, Mabel); Milton, a farmer, married to Etta, daughter of Henry Croninger (have three children Royce, Birdie and Squire); Nancy, wife of Ellis Sperno (have three children, Alice, Netta and Samuel); Mary Ellen, wife of Milton Provenmier (have four children: Martha, Jane, Lewis and Addie); and Mggie, wife of Manuel Deeds (have three children: Zettie, May, Emmit and Herman. Milton and Nancy are twins.

JOHN SCHOONOVER, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, March 8, 1827, son of Abraham and Margaret (Baker) | Schoonover, natives of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, and of Dutch descent. Abraham Schoonover, who was a farmer, came to Ohio in 1831, and settled on a farm north of Findlay, this county. He reared a family of six children, three of whom are now living, John being the third in the family. The subject of this sketch was reared on the farm and chose the occupation of agriculturist. He has been successful in life, and now owns 199 acres of well-improved land, where he at present resides. He married, in 1851, Mary Comer, a daughter of Isaac and Hannah (Berton) Comer, natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively, and of German descent. Isaac Comer, who was a farmer, came to this county in 1832, and settled on a farm, now owned by Jacob Wagner, located west of Findlay. He reared a family of eleven children, eight uf whom are now living, Mrs. Schoonover being the sixth in the family. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Schoonover now living are Suffronia, wife of V. Powell; Samilda, wife of Fred Brobst; A. P., book-keeper in Findlay; William Lawrence; Harvey and Clara. Our subject and wife are members of the United Brethren Church, of which he is a trustee. In politics Mr. Schoonover is a Republican. He has been school director for several terms, and township treasurer for twenty-eight years.

O. P. SHAW, farmer and stock raiser, P. O., Findlay, was born in Blanchard Township, this county, October 1, 1844, son of George (Jr.) and Elizabeth (Wise) Shaw, the former a native of Stark County, Ohio, of German descent, and the latter a native of Germany. George Shaw, Jr., the father of our subject, and who was a farmer, came to this county with his father (who was one of the first settlers of this county) in 1826; he reared a family of seven children, our subject being the third. O. P. Shaw was reared on the farm. In 1861 he enlisted in Company H Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and became a non-commissioned officer: he was wounded twice, the first time being at the battle of Chickamauga; in 1862, while guarding a wagon train in Kentucky, he was taken prisoner; in 1864 he received an honorable discharge from the service. In 1866 Mr. Shaw was united in marriage with Mary J. Downing and their union has been blessed with eight children; Olive, Maretta, Ethel, David, Vina, George, Jane: and Dorothy. Mrs. Shaw's parents were among the early settlers of Blanchard Township, this county. Mr. Shaw is the owner of a farm of 13 acres of land in Liberty Township, this county; he has served as township trustee; became a member of the Masonic fraternity in 1867, in Benton Ridge. Those of the family having a church membership are connected with the Presbyterian Church. Politically our subject is a Republican, and will vote for James G. Blaine in 1888.

DAVID SHERICK, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, February 11, 1831, son of Peter and Barbara (Fink) Sherick, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. Peter Sherick, who was a farmer, came to this county in 1852; he settled in Liberty Township and cleared up the farm where our subject now resides; he is now on a farm in Findlay Township, this county; his family consisted of eight children, five of whom grew to maturity, the subject of this sketch being the fifth. David Sherick was reared on the farm, attended the common school and chose agriculture as his vocation in life. He has been successful, and is the owner of 208 acres of well improved land in Liberty Township, this county. In 1854 our subject united in marriage with Miss Catherine Heck, daughter of George Heck and of German descent. born in Peansylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Sherick have been born the following named children: Peter; Barbara, wife of T. C. Boyd; Martha, wife of R. M. Poe; Irine; Emma; John and Maud. Mr. and Mrs. Sherick are members of the Church of God, in which he was elder for several years. In politics he is a Republican. He has been trustee of Liberty Township, this county, and school director for six years im succession. ;

S. B. SWARTZ, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Findlay, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 1, 1836, son of George and Mary (Beery) Swartz, natives of Ohio, of Pennsylvania descent. George Swartz, who was a farmer all his life, came to this county in 1858, and settled where his son third. S. B. Swartz was reardd on the farm, attended the common school in Fairfield County, Ohio, and chose agriculture for his occupation. He is now the owner of 111 acres of good land in Liberty Township, this county. In 1863 he was united in marriage with Miss S. A., daughter of S. K. Radebaugh, and a native of Ohio, her ancestors being from Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Swartz have four children: Charlie S. Morris W., Nelson R., and Merle E. Our subject and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He has held the office of township trustee and school director. In politics he is a Republican.

G. W. WHISTLEMAN, farmer and stock dealer, Findlay, was born in Findlay, Ohio, September 24, 1860, son of John and Christiana (Kisor) Whistleman, former a native of Rockingham County, Va., latter born in Ohio, both of German extraction. John Whistleman, who was a farmer and one of the pioneers of this county, settled where Findlay now stands, when there were only four houses in the village; he died May 4, 1885. G. W. Whistleman, the youngest of a family of four children, was reared ona farm, and wisely chose agricultural pursuits for his occupation. He now owns one-half interest in the home farm, consisting of eighty-nine and onehalf acres near Findlay. In 1882 our subject was united in marriage with Elizabeth Clamfus, a lady of German descent, and to this union was born, October 23, 1885, one son. Mr. and Mrs. Whistleman are members of the Evangelical Church; in politics he is a Republican.

WALLEN CAMERON, farmer, P. O. Arlington, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, October 1, 1833, son of Alexander and Lydia (Miller) Cameron, natives of Ohio, former of whom was a farmer and miller by occupation; for many years conducted the hotel at Arlington. His great-grandfather, Alexander Cameron, Sr., served in the war of the Revolution, and was twice wounded. Wallen Cameron, the subject of this sketch, came to this county with his father at the age of eighteen years, and resided here, engaged in farming, until 1872, when he removed to Nebraska. His father dying, Wallen returned to this county and took charge of the old homestead, still retaining his real estate interests in Nebraska. In the fall of which was afterward credited to the Fourteenth Missouri, and still later to the Sixty-sixth Illinois Regiment. He was mustered out in July, 1865, after having rendered, with his company, conspicuous service in many of the most brilliant campaigns of the war in the Southwest, among which were the battles of Fort' Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, siege and capture of Atlanta, and Sherman's march to the sea. Mr. Cameron was united in marriage, April 19, 1857, with Miss Sarah J. Woods, a daughter of H. P. Woods, of Dunkirk, Ohio. Of the six children born of this union five are yet living: Melville, D., Jennie, Harry, Alexander B. and Wallen. Mr. Cameron and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the G. A. R.; in politics a Republican.

PHILIP DILLMAN, farmer, P. O. Arlington, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, July 4, 1834, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Dame) Dillman natives of Hessen -Darmstadt, Germany, former of whom was a farmer and a noted hunter. Our subject's grandfather, Adam Dillman, was a farmer in the old country. The parents of our subject came to America in 1831, and to this county in 1889, and here Philip has resided since, engaged in farming. Our subject married, April 23, 1861, Miss Catherine Wilch, dauch. ter of Philip P. Wilch, and this union has been blessed with ten children: Charles, Peter, Elizabeth, John, James, Margaret, Frederick, Emma, Eva and Mary. Mr. Dillman is one of the many respected and substantial German citizens of Madison Township, and gives his support to all enterprises for public good. In politi¢s-he is a Democrat.

PROF. B. D. EVANS, M.. D., Williamstown, was born in Hardy County, Va. (now West Virginia), June 16, 1829, son of Joseph and Eliza. beth (Stofer) Evans, the former of whom, a son of Joseph Evans, a native of Wales, devotéd-his life principally to farming. He served in the war of 1812, and died at the age of ninety-one years. The subject of this sketch made his residence in various places previous to coming to this county in 1862, since which date he has practiced his profession, that of medicine and surgery, at Williamstown, with success. The Doctor also keeps a drug store, and has been postmaster of Williamstown for some time. He studied medicine under Dr. Frank Powers, of Delaware County, Ohio, and later took a full course in the' Physio-Kclectic Medical College of Cincinnati. For three years he held-the' position of professor of physiology and obstetrics in the Medical Univer'sity of Ohio. Dr. Evans has been twice married; first, December 24, 1850; to Delila Kepler, and afterward, May 17, 1874, to Mary E. Cramer. The Doctor has seven children now living, four by his first marriage: Byron W., Frances E., Helen C. and Kepler; and three by his second: Edith R.;-Mary C. and Edward B. In politics the Doctor is a Democrat; in religious tonviction a Spiritualist.

DAVID HOUDESHELL, merchant, Arlington, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, February 16, 1823, son of George and Catherine (Bibler) Houdeshell, Americans by birth, but of German descent, the former of whom, a farmer, and in politics an earnest Democrat, did active service in the war of 1812. Our subject came to this county in 1886, and has since resided here, engaged chiefly in general farming. In 1884 he opened a hardware store in Arlington, and, with his sons, gives most of his attention to his mercantile interests. Mr. Houdeshell has filled the office of treasurer for his township, and is one of its representative German citizens. He married, February 19, 1846, Miss Mary A. Funk, daughter of Martin Funk, an old pioneer of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Houdeshell have eight children living: Lydia A:, Catherine J., George D., Daniel H., Sarah M., Manuel J., John E. and Nancy L.

SQUIRE JAMES HUFF, P. O. Arlington, was born in Licking County, Ohio, July 15, 1837, and was there married to Miss Amanda Willison, daughter of George Willison, of that county. Mrs. Huff died leaving a family of five children: Frank, Charles, George, Edwin and William P., all still living. Mr. Huff married for his second wife, Agnes Patton, daughter of Thomas J. Patton. Mr. Huff has been principally engaged during life in farming, and for the past several years has been interested in the saw-mill business in Arlington. He is at present justice of the peace of Madison

CYRUS F. KING, M. D.; Arlington, was born in Hancock County, Ohio, January 26, 1855, son of John King, who is now a retired farmer of Hancock County. The subject of this sketch worked on the farm and taught school in his early years, and soon gave his attention to the study of medicine. He commenced under the direction of Dr. J. H. Watson, of McComb, this county, and afterward studied with Dr. F. W. Entrikin, of Findlay, Ohio, attending three courses at the Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduating therefrom May 8, 1878. He located at once in Arlington where he has since continued in the practice of his profession with success, and has also kept a drug store most of the time. The Doctor is a member of the Ohio State Eclectic Medical Association and the Northwestern Ohio Eclectic Medical Association, of which he is now vicepresident. He was united in marriage with Miss Minerva L. Porter, daughter of Amos and Sarah (Comer) Porter, of this county. Their union has been blessed with five children, three of whom are living: Dwight J., Alvin E. and Merrill S. The Doctor has been postmaster of Arlington for the past four years. In politics he is a stanch Republican, being chairman of the Hancock County Republican Convention in 1885, both temporary and permanent. He holds a prominent place in the ranks of his native county.

LEROY S. LAFFERTY, M. D., Arlington, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 11, 1829, son of John and Sarah (Lewis) Lafferty. Our subject came to this county in an early day and resided for many years in Mount Blanchard, afterward removing to Arlington, where he has been engaged in the practice of medicine for twenty-five years, with good success. He served in the war of the Rebellion as a member of the One Hundred and Thirty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Dr. Lafferty first married Miss Nancy Johnson, daughter of William and Catherine Johnson, former residents of Morrow County, Ohio, and one son, Squire J., still living, was born of this union. The Doctor married, in Arlington, his present wife, formerly Mary E. Cameron, daughter of Alexander and Lydia (Miller) Cameron. This union has been blessed with four children: Etta F., Sarah V., Bird L. and Alexander G. The Doctor keeps the ''Pioneer House," at Arlington, and is one of the substantial citizens of this county.