Findlay City (part 5 of 28)

IS now prevailing here. Hotel keepers, merchants, grocers, clothing dealers, boot and .shoe people, butchers, bakers and tradespeople generally, are making money and feeling good. The place has already a goodly number of manufacturers of various sorts, all of which have been prompt to utilize the benefits of cheap fuel and light; while many more industries of like natiu-e are seeking locations in the town to share in the seemingly assured prosperity. These are bringing in their train more people to Findlay to live, swellmg the volume of trade in every branch, insuring yet better prices to farmers for their products, to the mechanic and workman for their labor, etc. : in short, simply following the law of general prosperity that uniformly marks a thriving industrial community.

Biographical Sketches

GEORGE B. ALBAN, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 10, 1811, son of William (a farmer) and Elizabeth (Shane) Alban. William Alban served in the war of 1812 as captain; he was a justice of the peace for many years; in politics he was a stanch Whig. His father, George Alban, was a Virginia farmer. William Alban was thrice married, Elizabeth (Shane), the mother of our subject, being his first wife. There were eight children in this family: James S. (the eldest, was a lawyer by profession, and at the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion was a resident of Wisconsin; he became colonel of the Eighteenth Regiment W. V. I., and was killed in action at the battle of Pittsburg Landing), Eliza (deceased), Jane (deceased), George B., Mary, William (a lawyer and a former partner of James S.). Sarah, wife of Solomon Franks, of Medina County, Ohio) and Capt. H. H. (of Findlay, Ohio). William Alban' s second wife was Jane Whitcraft, daughter of William Whitcraft, of Stark County, Ohio, and by her were eight children - three of whom are still living: Nancy, Rebecca and Levina. William Alban' s last marriage was with Isabel McCaughey, daughter of Joseph McCaughey, of Stark County, Ohio; she bore him two children: Joseph P. and Newton. George B. Alban, the subject of this sketch, passed most of his early life in Stark County, Ohio, and there married, October 15, 1835, his first wife, Maria McCaughey. daughter of John McCaughey, of Stark County, Ohio; there were three children by this union, two of whom are living: Eliza J. and John M. Mr. Alban came to this county February 12, 1839, and has since resided here, engaged in farming. He has a farm of 1 60 acres of land which is crossed by the ' ' Nickel Plate ' ' Railroad. His second wife was Susan Edgar, daughter of William Edgar, formerly a farmer of this county. To her he was married in January, 1 844. She bore two children, both of whom died young. Our subject's third marriage was November 9. 1848, with Mary A. Davis, daughter of John Davis, a farmer of Wood County, Ohio; the only child born of this union died in infancy. Mr. Alban' s present wife, Jane, to whom he was married November 1, 1854, is a daughter of John McLeester, a farmer of this county. Two children have been born of this union : Maria and Helen. George B. Alban is an energetic and enterprising man, and still retains a goodly share of youthful vigor, both in action and in appear- ance. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church; one of the old and substantial citizens of this county. He and his family are connected with the West Union Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Republican.

ALLEN DORSE Y, farmer, P. O. Van Buren, was born in what was formerly Cass Township, this county, February 22, 1834, son of David and Rosanna (Weand) Dorsey, natives of Pennsylvania. The father was a farmer and one of the first settlers in Allen Township, this county, and helped organize the townshiji, serving as justice of the peace for several years. He came to this county in 1883, and died in this vicinity. Of his family of seven chihhen who grew to maturity four are now living: (leorge, Allen. Cordelia and Henry; William and James, members, respectively, of the One Hundred and Twenty-third and Twenty-first Regiments, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, were both killed in service during the war of the Rebellion; David, died in Idaho. The father of our subject married, for his second wife, Margaret (Deal) Adams, who is now living in Wood County, Ohio. The subject of this sketch has all his life resided in this county, engaged in farming and stock dealing. He has farm property to the extent of 180 acres, most of which lies in Portage Township, this county. He is a member of Haywood Lodge, No. 333, I. O. O. F. Mr. Dorsey first married Miss Mary A. Howard, daughter of James Howard, a farmer of this county, and by this union there are two children: Ardinell and Allen D. Our subject's present wife, Margaret J., is a daughter of James McMurray.

WARREN L. DRAPER, farmer, P. O. Wineland, was born in Wash ington County, N. Y. , October 5, 1824, son of Moses and Marilla (Wilson) Draper, former of whom, a son of Jonathan Draper, a Revolutionary soldier, devoted his life to farming and saw-milling. Warren L. Draper moved from Pennsylvania when six years of age to Summit County, Ohio, and in 1853 came to this county, where he has since resided, engaged in farming. He has at present 180 acres of improved land in Allen Township. Our subject was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Sobercole, and by her he had five children: Ann, Warren C, Edward, Elizabeth and Jane. His present wife, Hannah (King) Draper, is a daughter of John King, formerly a resident of this county, and by her our subject has two children: Emma and Belle. Mr. Draper is a much respected citizen of this county.

DANIEL FRICK, farmer, P. O. Van Buren, was born May 3, 1828, in Westmoreland County. Penu. His parents, Daniel and Catherine (Miller) Frick, were also natives of the same place, the former a farmer and blacksmith. Daniel Frick, Sr. , had a brother, George, who served in the war of 1812. Their father, George Frick, a German by birth, died of scarlet-fever in New Orleans, where he, in company with a man named Hannah, had taken a flat-boat loaded with flour. The father of our subject was twice man'ied. His first wife (the mother of our subject) bore him nine children: Maiy, John, George, Lucinda, Daniel, Delilah, David, Jacob and Abraham, all of whom are still living. His second wife also bore him nine children, of whom six are still living: (Catherine, Jane, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Luther and Joseph. David, of the first family, and Isaiah, of the second family, served in the late war of the Rebellion. Daniel Frick, Sr. , came to this county in the spring of 1855, and died the following fall. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1856, and engaged in the mercantile trade. He was, however, a miller by occupation, and, in 1861, he purchased a flouring-mill (which is still standing in Van Buren, unused) and operated it for several years. In 1871 be bought a farm of 160 acres of land, north of Van Buren, which he still owns, and on which he resided until last spring, when he moved to Van Buren, having jnirchased a store-building and residence combined. Mr. Frick has long ])een a member of the I. O. O. F., belonging at present to Haywood Lodge, No. 883. In politics he is a llepublican. He was united in marriage, November 6, 1851, with Esther Dinsmore, a daughter of John Dinsmore. a farmer of Westmoreland County, Penn. , and two chiklren have been born to this union, both now deceased.

EDWARD GEORGE, M.D., Van Buren, born in Mercer County, Penn., March 1 8, 1850, is the eldest son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Harlow) George, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Germany, and who came to this county in 1855, where they still reside. They have two chiklren: Dr. Edward George and Louisa (wife of Orrin A. Ballard, of Findlay). Jonathan George, a carpenter l)y trade, is the son of John George, who was a soldier in the war of 1812. Dr. Edward George received his education in this county, and in earlv life clerked in a store. He commenced the study of medicine in 1872, under Drs. T. & T. C. Ballard, of Benton Ridge, Ohio, and took his first course in the medical department of the Michigan University in 1873-74; in 1875-76 he attended the Butler University, at Indianapolis, Ind., graduating therefrom February 25, 1876. In May of the same year he located in Van Buren, where he has since enjoyed an extensive practice. He was united in marriage, Septemlier 80, 1875, with Esther Whisler, daughter of Samuel Whisler, a merchant of Benton Ridge. The Doctor is a Re publican in politics. He has filled the office of mayor of Van Buren. He united with the Presbyterian Church in January, 1882, and was elected and has served as Sabbath -school superintendent four years in succession, up to the present time.

S. M. HARTMAN, farmer, P. O. Van Buren, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, November 11, 1844, son of Samuel J. and Eva (Whonsetler) Hartman, natives of Washington County, Penn., reared a family of ten children. The mother and seven of her children are still living. The father, who engaged in farming during his life, was a son of Peter Hartman, who, with many brothers, served in the war of 1812. S. M. Hartman, the subject of this sketch, came to this county in 1872, and has since resided here, having a farm of seventy-six and a half acres of l^nd. He was united in marriage, November 29, 1867, with Julia A. Zimmerman, daughter of Henry Zimmerman, formerly of Wayne County, Ohio. Ten children have been born to this union: Charles O., Ettie G., S. Delia, Fannie S., Zoa A., Samuel T. (deceased), Jessie E., Wella Z., Oda L. and Henry B. In politics Mr. Hartman is a Prohibitionist. The family are members of the United Brethren Chui-ch.

HUGH McMURRAY, farmer, P. O. Van Bmen, was born in Richland County, Ohio, November 4, 1882, son of James and Margaret (McHarry) Mc Murray, natives of Ireland. James McMurray was born May 2, 1800, and came to Canada July 8, 1821, shortly afterward removing to the United States. He was a farmer, an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and an ardent Republican. His family consisted of eight chiklren: William (deceased), Ann (deceased), James (deceased), Hugh, George (deceased), John H. , Thomas H. and Margaret J. George was a member of the One Hundred and Eighteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died in Andersonville Prison. Hugh, the subject of this sketch, came to this county in 1840, and has since resided here. He has a farm of 258 acres of land and a beautiful residence. He was imited in marriage with Eliza Zarbaugh, a daughter of John Zarbaugh, an old resident of this county, now living in VanBuren. Our subject and wife have seven children living: Albina, born February 27, 1868; George, born February 22, 1870; Antonette, born December 27, 1872; Harry J., born November 2, 1874; Mary C, born December 12, 1877; Ardinell, born December 12, 1879, and John F., born Febru ary 4, 1883.

SAMUEL SPITLER, retired farmer, Van Buren, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, September 5, 1813, youngest child of John and Susanna (Buswell) Spitler, both natives of Virginia, who settled in Fairfield County, Ohio, in a very early day. Their family consisted of ten children, eight of whom lived to maturity, but our subject is now the only survivor. Samuel Spitler resided in his native county vintil after his marriage, when he moved to Crawford County, Ohio, where he remained eight years; then, in 1840, came to this county, where he has remained since. He has been engaged principally in agricultiu'al pursuits, and owns a farm of 320 acres of land in Allen Township, this county, and is one of the substantial citizens of the county. He served his county two terms (from 1863 to 1867) as treasurer, with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents ; during this time he resided in Findlay. Samuel Spitler married, April 18, 1832, in Fairfield County, Ohio, Miss Anna Brei.z, a daughter of Conrad and Susanna (Foreman) Bretz. Mr. Bretz served in the war of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Spitler are the parents of ten children, eight of whom survive : Israel (married to Miss Jane Bushong), Noah (united in marriage, the first time with Sarah Loehr, and after her death, with Susa Hegerman), Eli (married to Miss Ensminger), Lucinda (wife of Paul Bryan), Cass W. (married to Benia Pingle), Samuel B. married to Nettie Poe), John H. (married to Irena Taylor) and Stephen D. (married to Lucy Rader). The deceased are Susannah E. and Conrad. In politics Mr. Spitler has always been a Democrat. Our subject and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Israel Spitler, Mrs. Lucinda Bryan, and Mr. and Mrs. Cass W. Spitler, all belong to the Primitive Baptist Church, called the Van Buren Church.

GEORGE STOUGH, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Fayette County, Penn., March 27, 1815. the eldest child of Moses and Mary (Riddle) Stough, natives of Pennsylvania. The father was a cooper by trade, but engaged also in farmixig; removed to what is now Ashland County, Ohio, and finally to this county, and died here at the age of eighty-three years. He was a son of George Stough, Sr. , and of German descent. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1853, and has since resided here, engaged in farming. He is the owner of farm property to the extent of 240 acres. He married, January 28, 1836, Miss Catherine Gierhart, daughter of Jonas H. Gierhart, at one time a farmer of this county. There have been ten children born to this union, four of whom are living: Daniel, Henry, Christian and Eliza J. Mr. Stough is one of the substantial and progressive citizens of this county. In politics he is a Democrat. The family are connected with the Disciples and Methodist Churches.

ROBERT THORNBURG, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, February 12, 1832, the eldest of twelve children, eight of whom are now living: Robert, Ruth A., Martha J., Matilda, Eliziu- J., Oli va F. , Enos R. and Elmer. John W. and Elizur J. served in the war of the

Rebellion, the former being a lieutenant in an Indiana regiment, and sustained injuries at the battle of Gettysburg, and the latter a member of the One Hundred and Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The parents of these children were William and Beriah (Loveland) Thornburg. natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Ohio, the former of vv^hom, a farmer and bridgebuilder, helped to construct the Ohio Canal. He was a son of Robert Thornburg, a pioneer of Holmes County, Ohio. The subject of this sketch came to this county from Holmes County, Ohio, in October, 1 860. He had taught school in early years, and had served as deputy sheriff of Holmes County. Ohio, but during his residence in this county he has devoted his attention to his farming interests, having a farm of 115 acres of land, besides an interest in the old estate. IVIi'. Thornburg is a justice of the peace of Allen Township, this county, which capacity he has tilled for eighteen years. He was married, April 1 0, 1860, to Miss Gennette Rockvpell, daughter of P. V. Rockwell, formerly a miller of this county. Our subject and wife have seven children: Annie B., Catherine O. , Malinda, George W., Jessie, James E. and Mary. In politics Mr. Thornburg is a Democrat.

LLOYD WEISEL, farmer, P. O. Van Buren, was born in this county, April 23, 1885. His parents, Isaac and Jane (Dorsey) Weisel, were natives of Pennsylvania, the former a shoe-maker by trade, but in later life a farmer; they came to this county in 1888, and died here in 1878, their deaths ocurring only one week apart. They were the parents of ten children, six of whom are yet living: Oliver, Lloyd, Charlotte, Sarah, John and Laura. A son, Rufus, served in the Ninety-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died in the hospital. Lloyd, the subject of this sketch, has resided in this county all his life, except eight years spent in California. He returned to this county in 1864, and has since engaged in farming and stock raising, having farm property to the extent of 8()0 acres. He is a member of Haywood Lodge, I. p. O. F., No. 388. He married, September 14, 1865, Nancy, daughter of James Telfer. No children have been born of this union, but Mr. and Mrs. Weisel have reared two, who have been in the family since they were quite young: Mary Telfer and Melvin Needham. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Weisel is a Republican. He is one of the substantial farmers of this county.

DANIEL ALSPACH, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born in Fairfield County, Ohio, December 10, 1811, is a son of Adam and Barbara (Wyant) Alspach, natives of Schuylkill County, Penn. Adam Alspach. born in 1788, was a soldier in the war of 1812; he came to Ohio at the age of twenty years, and lived in Fairfield County with his parents and grandfather, Henry Alspach, who were pioneers in Ohio. Adam Alspach married in Fairfield County, and came to Hancock County in 1830, entering 160 acres of land in Section 19, Amanda Township, where he resided until his death. He was the father of seven childi'en when he came to Amanda Township: Daniel, Aaron, David, Richard, Elizabeth (now deceased), La- viua, wife of Samuel Treece, and Sarah A., who was born in this county, and is now the wife of Henry Beck. Daniel Alspach married, September 1 5, 1836, Catharine, daughter of Cornelius Vanlue, whose brother, William, laid out the village of Vanlue, this county. (He afterward moved to Nebraska, and there died.) Cornelius Vanlue settled in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1828, and moved to Hancock Connty in 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Alspach are the parents of ten childi'en: Barbara A. (wife of N. Buckingham), William, Savilla (deceased), James, Elmyra, Sarah E. (wife of L. Clark). Lavina (deceased), J. W. (deceased), Salathiel, and Alice (wife of F. Copeland). Our subject and wife endured many hardships during their early pioneer days. They lived for a time in Vanlue, but, preferring farm life, they again moved into the country.

AARON ALLSPACH, farmer. P." O. Vanlue, born February 12, 1818, in Fairfield County, Ohio, is a son of Adam and Barbara (Wyant) Allspach. His great-grandfather came from Germany to Pennsylvania, and his grandfather, Henry Allspach. moved from Pennsylvania in an early day, and settled in Fairfield County, Ohio. Adam and Barbara Allspach were the parents of nine children, six of whom are now living: Daniel, Aaron, David, Richard, Lavinia (wife of S. Treese), and Sarah (wife of Henry Beck), now living in Michigan. The deceased are Samuel, Polly and Elizabeth (wife of J. Litsenberger). Aaron Allspach was married February 22, 1839, to Sarah, daughter of Joshua Brown (deceased at the age of ninety-five years), and by her he had eleven children, of whom five are deceased and six are living: Nathan (married to Nancy Furnish), Marion (married to Viola Reynolds), Mary L. (wife of W. E. Ewing), Jacob E. (married to Emma Bell), Joshua D. (married to Sarah A. Beard), Ella A. (wife of Charles Dame). Those deceased are Adam, Caleb, Daniel, Benjamin, Barbara E. Mr. Allspach came to this county with his parents in 1829, and stopped over night on the Henry George farm. His father' s family was the first to locate on the west side of what was then a great swamp, but has since become fine farms. After his marriage Aaron had only 25 cents left to begin life with. He has been a successful farmer, and now owns the Henry George farm, the same on which he passed his first night on coming to this county in 1829.

AUGUSTUS F. ASKAM, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born March 6, 1838, in Findlay Township, Hancock Co. , Ohio, is a son of John and Julia A. (Leader) Askam, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in 1837-38, and settled in Findlay Township, this county. They entered land near what is now the city of Findlay. Of their family of three sons and one daughter, oui- subject is the only one now living. He was educated in Findlay, and, in 1859, married Savilla, daughter of Stephen Lee. She bore him three children, two of whom are now living: Alice M. (wife of J. Campbell) and Alvin L. Their mother died in 1865, and Mr. Askam married, in 1866, Melinda Ault, daughter of a pioneer of Marion County, Ohio. By her he has three children, now living: Lola M. , John B. and Anna L. Mr. Askam has been engaged in mercantile business, has also followed the carpenter's trade, and for the last foiu* years has been engaged in farming. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Good Templars. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

(Fairman) Bright, natives of Ohio, and a great-grandson of Major Bright, who located or entered 8,000 acres of land in Amanda Township, this county, and was an extensive stock raiser and one of the oldest pioneers of this county. His son, Nimrod, Sr. , the grandfather of our subject, one of the largest land-holders and stock raisers in the county, resides in the village of Vanlue, this county. He is a thoroiigh farmer, and held at one time as much land as his father, and perhaps more; he and his brother, John C, were pioneer ministers. The father of our subject is a well-to-do farmer, occupying lands in Amanda Township, this county, and, like his ancestors, has given his children land and educated them to become thorough farmers. His children are Elizabeth (wife of Melvin Ewing), Emma L. (wife of E. Wilcox), an infant (deceased) and Nimrod W. , Jr. Our subject is a young man of promise, and has received an education equal to his day. He is a man of quick perception and good judgment, and has become an efficient teacher, a profession he follows during the winters.

BENJAMIN F. BIJRNAP, P. O. Vanlue, born January 30, 1887, in Columbus, Ohio, is a son of Daniel G. and Harriet (Baker) Burnap, natives of Vermont and Pennsylvania respectively, and who were married June 2, 1822. Daniel G. Burnap, by profession a physician, came to Ohio about the year 1818 and settled near Lancaster, in Fairfield County, where he had quite an extensive practice. He afterward moved to Orange Township, Delaware County, and there died. His widow became the wife of William D. Whitney, a merchant, who moved in 1850 to Mt. Blanchard, this county, where he kept a grocery, and later they removed to Vanlue, Ohio. Mrs. Harriet Whitney died in Vanlue February 19, 1869. There were seven children in the first family: John (deceased in California), Lampson S., Angeline R. (wife of Henry Cockrell), Eliza B. (wife of E. Ellis), Benjamin F. , James K. and Daniel G. Daniel G. Burnap was a man of considerable talent and natural tact. His son, Benjamin F., the subject of this sketch, has engaged extensively in laud speculations in the West, where he has at the present time several hundred acres; he also owns a fine farm in Amanda Township, this county, and a saw and planing-mill, picture gallery and harness shop, in Vanlue, Ohio. He taught school for many terms, and has filled the office of mayor of Vanlue; he has been school director, and held the office of justice of the peace for six years, elected in a Democi-atic township although he is a Republican in politics. He married, in 1877, Nancy J. Howard, and by her has one son, Guy F.

JOSEPH CARVER, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born October 10, 1808, in Northampton Township, Bucks Co. , Penn. , is a son of Robert and Mary (Smith) Carver, natives of Pennsylvania, and who died in that State. Our subject came to Ohio in 1855 and settled in Amanda Township, this county. He first moved into a cabin called ' ' The Ashery, ' ' and soon after entered eighty acres of land on which he still lives (having impi-oved it fi'om the primitive forest) ; to this he has since added forty acres. His childi-en were eight in all, five of whom are yet living: John; Martha, wife of William Gorden; Mary, wife of S. Lee; Elizabeth, wife of D. Kimble; Ellen, wife of W. Morehead. John married Miss Orwie (their children are Dora M. , Anna E., William P., Robert, Ida E., Elizabeth and Rosa). He is the only son of Joseph Carver now living, and has charge of the old home farm.

Clark, natives of Pennsylvania, whose parents came to Ohio in 1 799 and purchased 640 acres of land in what is now Bloom Township, Fairfield County, and remained there until their death. Their childi-en, ten in number, were reared on the banks of Walnut Creek. The lands entered by Horatio Clark are held by the Clark family to-day. For some years there were two Indian villages near the Clark homestead. Cornelius Clark, now in his eighty-second year, is an intelligent old gentleman, full of life and vigor. He married, in 18'20, Elizabeth Stephens, who bore him thirteen children. She died in December, 1883. Those of their children still living are Lewis C. , Horatio, Cornelius, Mary, wife of Jacob Slike (have six chiltb-en), Clara, wife of Henry Putnam (have five childi-en), Wilkison, Van Buren, William, Luther C. and Erwin. Wilkison and Van Bui-en are living on the old Clark homestead farm in Fairfield County. William, Luther C. and El-win also live in Fairfield County. Cornelius Clark came to Hancock County in 18()4 and bought the old Daniel Beck farm, now owned by his son Luther C. Clark. Our subject lives a retired life with his widowed daughter, Mrs. Alspach, in Vanlue, Ohio.

JOSEPH W. CLASON, farmer, P. O. Mount Blanchard; born Septemtember, 1827, in Stamford, Conn., is a son of Benjamin and Nancy (Ayres) Clason, natives of Connecticut, both of whom died in that State. Benjamin Clason was the father of seven children, four of whom are now living: Joseph W., Stephen, Samuel and John, all in Connecticut except Joseph W. The subject of this sketch came to Ohio in 1857, and settled in Amanda Township, this county, on land formerly occupied by his brother James, who came to Ohio prior to this date and died here. Joseph W. Clason had been a teacher in Connecticut for several years. He belongs to a family who early learned to take care of themselves. He received a fair education, as do most sons of New England, and, in 1858, married Sarah E., daughter of Sanford Smith. To this marriage were born two children: Solomon W. (deceased) and Lillie A. Mr. Clason has 113 acres of good land in Amanda Township, this county. He has been a successful farmer and has laid up a good competency for himself and family.

ALMON L. CONE, carpenter, P. O. Vanlue, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., December 1, 1826, son of Joseph (a native of New York) and Phebe Cone (a native of Vermont), who lived on the Indian Reservation. Joseph Cone came to Ohio, bringing with him the six survivors of his eleven children, settling in Marion County, in 1840, and afterward came to this county. Only two of his family now survive: Almon L. and Mrs. M. I. Crawford. Almon L. Cone was married, in 1849, to Margaret, daughter of William and Rachael Long, pioneers of this county, and to them were born six childi-en: Julia A., William J., Mary E. (deceased), Elizabeth, Jacob A. (deceased) and John G. Mr. Cone has assisted in erecting many of the buildings in Vanlue, Ohio, including its best church buildings. He was a member of Company H, Fifty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry under Capt. Henderson. He participated in the battle of Arkansas Post and the siege of Vicksburg, and in other engagements of the war of the Rebellion. He is an intelligent man and a great reader. He has been engaged for some time in the sash and door factory of Messrs. Hatch & Askam, at Vanlue.

tives of Pennsylvania. Israel Corbin came of one of the pioneer families of Fairfield County. Ohio, and he himself is one of the early settlers of Hancock County, Ohio. He came to this county in 185'2, and purchased of Smith Carver 123 acres of land in Section 5, with slight improvements alreadymade. The purchase price was $9 per acre, and the terms of sale were $25 cash and the balance to be paid in annual payments of $100 each, without interest. Other lands around him were soon after entered, and four years later he sold his land for over $2,000, and removed to Vanlue, Ohio, where he engaged in the grocery business and in butchering. He remained in Vanlue a few years, then purchased a farm and removed to the country. Israel Corbin married three times. Of his family of nine children three are now living (these are by his first wife). Their names are Peter F., Naomi v., now Mrs. Andrew Sallzman. and George W. The subject of this sketch married, October 24, 1872. Harriet, daughter of AVilliam Brown, and to this union have been born three sons and one daughter: Merle C, OrlandE., Gertrude E. and Edwin G. Mr. Corbin has a fine farm^of 128 acres of excellent land, which he purchased from Jesse Ford in 1870, and on which, in 1878, he built a fine frame house, and in 1880 a good barn. He has also laid many hundreds of rods of tiling on his place. In politics Mr. Corbin is a Democrat.

URIAH W. EGBERT, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born May 18, 1810, in Northumberland County, Penn. , is a son of David and Mary (Williams) Egbert, natives of New Jersey, who moved to Pennsylvania, and in 1812 came to Ohio, first settling in Fairfield County, and in 1822 moving to Seneca County, where they entered land. In 1830 David Egbert came to this county and entered land in Monroe and Amanda Townships, near Blanchard Bridge. He afterward sold his land and moved to Wood County, where he and his wife died. He was the father of ten children, six of whom are now living: Joseph; Uriah W. ; Sally, wife of J. Charles; Percilla. wife of George Shoemaker; Reuben and Maria E. Our subject entered 100 acres of land, fractional lot. which he cleared, and on which he made the first improvements. He was twice married; first, in May, 1841, to Mary, daughter of Major Bright, pioneer minister and the most extensive land-holder in the covmty since its organization. This union was blessed with six children: Amos (deceased), Mary Louisa (deceased wife of J. Cross; she left eight children). Sarah A., wife of J. Stephens; Major; David, married to Sallie Benner, and Martha J. In 1863 IVIi*. Egbert married for his second wife, Marcia, M. . daughter of Richard Jaqua. Mr. Egbert has been a resident of this county for fifty-five years, engaged in farming most of the time. He is a leading member and trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

FREDERICK ESTERLY (deceased) was a son of Jacob and Mary (Boyer) Esterly. Jacob Esterly came to America in 1830, and settled in Mahoning County, where he remained two years, then moved to Seneca County, Ohio, where he settled on the south line adjoining Hancock County and lived for twenty years. In 1858 he came to this county and pui'chased a farm of William McKee. on which he passed the remainder of his days. He was the father of seven children, of whom four are now living : Christena, John, Caleb and Caroline, now Mrs. Segrist. The deceased are Margaret, Jacob and Frederick. The subject of this sketch received aipart of his education in the German and a part in the English schools. He was twice married; first, in 1840, to Mary Stackawalt, who died in 1852, leaving him one child - Marion - wife of Leo Fenstemaker. Mr. Esterly's second mar riage was in 1857, with Mena Kirchner, by whom he has one child - Caro line - wife of H'illiam Gilbert. Mr. Esterly purchased his present fai-m from O. Gordon, in 1857, and made many modern improvements on it He was a member of the Lutheran Church.

JOHN EWING, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born in September, 1839 in Amanda Township, Hancock Co. , Ohio, is a son of Samuel and Kebecca (Alspach) Ewincr, natives of Maryland, and who were among the early pio neer children of Fairfield County, Ohio, where they married. They came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1884, where Samuel Ewing entered eicrhty acres and bought part of another eighty-acre tract of land in Section 28 Amanda Township. Here they began life as pioneer settlers of the county' cutting the first timber, putting up the first cabin on the land, and makini a home for their family. This old home farm is now owned by Heni-y Davis. Samuel Ewing was the father of seven children: Levi; Rosilla wife of David Alspach; William I.; Christiann, widow of Mr. Gordon whore sides in Michigan; John; Lavina (deceased) and Lucinda (deceased) The subject of this sketch married, in 1802, Lovica, daughter of Peter Shoe maker. Their union has been blessed with five children- Delia D Ella J., Jay, Orra and Bell V. Mr. Ewing is a thorough farmer and aVood business man. He purchased the farm on which he now lives, in Section 10, Amanda Township, this county, from J. Lemont. He has filled the oftce ot assessor, also that of school director of Amanda Township iQ'n^^\^^ ^\- S^^^G^E, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born December 27 180U, in Amanda Township, this county, is a son of Peter and Mary (Woodruft) George, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio Peter George, born October 13, 1799, came to Ohio with his parents when five years old. They settled near Ball' s Bluff, Fairfield County, where he remained until 1827 ; then came to Hancock County, Ohio, and entered 160 acres ot laiid^ In 1830 he married Mary Woodruff", by whom he had nine childi-en- Hannah, Hemy (deceased), Amanda, John (who served in Company G Fiftyseventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry), Eliza, Franklin ( a member of 'the Fortyninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was killed at the battle of Lost Mountain) Mary C. (Mrs. Harland, deceased), Sarah (wife of J. Siddall) and Israel w' Peter George was a successful farmer, and held the office of commissioner for several years He died December 10, 1884, leaving his widow to the care ot their children, among whom he divided 312 asres of land Israel W . George received his education in Amanda Township, this county. September 21, 1882, he man-ied Mary, daughter of William Cole, of Marion iownship, this county. Two children have been born to this union- William K. and one that died in infancy. Mr. George has filled the office of township clerk, and is now township trustee, and a leading young farmer of iQo?'-^i ^^P^^' ^ ^- ^«^^^ Blanchard, born October 14, 1«^3, m York County, Penn., is a son of John and Ann (Boyd) Krout natives of Pennsylvania. John Krout and family came to Ohio in 1856, and settled m Amanda Township, this county. His children were nine in all, of whom G W Elizabeth, Ann, John L. and Adam (a physician in Van Wert County, Ohio) are now living. He was a farmer by occupation and purchased a farm in Amanda Township, this county, which he afterward sold to his sou, G. W. Oar subject came to Ohio two years prior to his father' s arrival iu the State. He has been twice married ; the first time, in 1847, to Jemima Anstine. who bore him foiu- chiklren : Rebecca (wife of La- Fayette Gordon, of Kansas), John F. (married to Ella Atchison), Henry A. (married to Ann Tnttle) and Eli VV. (a widower). After the death of his first wife Mr. Krout married, in 1858, Elizabeth, daughter of Eli Sampson, one of the pioneers of Jackson Township, this county. This union has been blessed with eight children: David B. (married to Emma Patterson), Amos AV. (married to Emma A. Misamore), Emmet, Floyd E., RettaA., Clark L. (all now living), and Rosa and Wilber (deceased). Mr. Krout has tilled the office of township trustee. He has made many fine improvements on his farm, which is situated one mile and a half north of Mt. Blanchard, on the Blanchard River.

STEPHEN LEE, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born July 15, 1839, in Amanda Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, is a son of Richard M. and Lydia (Wyant) Lee, natives of Fairfield County, Ohio, and who came to this county in 1828 or 1830, settling in Amanda Township, where Ihey began pioneer life, enduring many hardships and privations to secure a home for their children. Richard M. Lee departed this life in 1854, and his widow followed him in 1882. They were parents of the following named children: Perry, Caroline (wife of D. Gilbert), John (deceased), Marion, David, Stephen, Jason and Noah. Most of these children are living in Amanda Township, this county. Stephen Lee, the subject of this sketch, married, in 1862, Mary, daughter of Josejih Carver, and by her had six children: Caroline (deceased), Joseph W., Loren, Laura, Addison and Louie, the five living being with their parents. As a pioneer child Mr. Lee had but meager chances to acquire an education himself, and being a reasonable and thoughtful man he is giving his children an opportunity to profit by the educational advantages which the present day affords. Mi-. Lee is a well-to-do farmer. His father left him 120 acres of land, which he sold. He then pm-chased of James Hughes 120 acres in the eastern part of Amanda Township, this county, a well-regulated and well-improved farm. He is a member of the United Brethren Chiu'ch.

SILAS LONG, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born August 14, 1837, in Ridge Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, is a son of John and Mary (Wingate) Long, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ohio. They were married in Pickaway County, Ohio. The parents of John Long were early pioneers of Ohio, and he a pioneer of Wyandot County, Ohio, His children, seven in number, were all reared in this county, and five of them are now living: John W., Francis N. , Eliza (now Mrs. A. Alspach), Mary J. and Silas. Our subject received his early education in A\'yandot Coimty, Ohio, and January 23, 1862, married Rebecca, daughter of Charles Cross, an old settler in this county, and the third child and second daughter in a family of six children. To Mr. and Mrs. Long have been born ten children : Charles S. , William G. , Jay, Bertie, Scott, Mary E. (wife of George H. Grant), Rosilla E. , Malinda A. , Lillie V. B. and Minnie G. A. Our subject removed to Amanda Township, this county, in February, 1863. Mr. Long is a member of the I. O. O. F. He has a well watered farm of 107 acres of the best of land. He is a member of the United Brethren Church ; a Democrat in politics.

a native of Pennsylvania, latter of Ohio. Sebastian Miller, a wagon- maker by trade, was born August 10, 1816, in Chester County, Fenn., came to Ohio in 1838, and settled in Pickaway County, Ohio, where he purchased land. In 185'2 he came to Hancock County, settling in Amanda Township, and there remained for many years, then sold his property and removed to Michigan, where he remained for three months; then returned to Hancock County and purchased a farm adjoining the one he formerly owned. Here he died; his widow survived him about three years and a half. He and his brother, J. R. , were the only members of the family who came to Hancock County, both settling in Amanda Township. Sebastian Miller was father of eight children: Henry, Perry (married to Miss Wingate), John (married to mTss a. Beard). Maggie, Emma, Mary, Eliza and Martha. Henry Miller, the subject of this sketch, is a substantial farmer. He owns land in Marion Township, and also has charge of his father's old homestead, which has not yet been divided. He is a prominent member an 1 trustee of the United Brethren Church.

JOHN MISAMORE, farmer, P. O. Mount Blanchard, born December 25, 1813, in Pickaway County, Ohio, is a son of Michael and Mary (Hager) Misamore. the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Pennsylvania. Michael Misamore came to Ohio soon after it was organized as a State, and settled in what is now Pickaway County. In order to get land at that time he was obliged to take () 40 acres. He came to Hancock County in 1831 and settled in that part of Jackson Township which was afterward struck off into Amanda Township. He entered 160 acres of land, in two tracts, erected his cabin in the forest, and made his home on what is now Section 13, Amanda Township. He had at that time eleven children, of whom there are now living Henry, Emanuel, Mollie (wife of Chester Cook), Matilda (wife of Elijah Gorsage) and John. The subject of this sketch has been twice married; first, in 1835, to Rachael Hammond, who bore him five children, of whom three survive: Henry, Amanda (wife of J. Siddall) and Mary Jane (wife of Harrison Hoy). After the death of his first wife Mr. Misamore married Mary A. Sheldon, and to this union were born James, Milton, Michael, Ellen, Eli J., Presly H., Owen G., Emma, Delma and Mollie, all now living, and three others deceased, Mr. Misamore being the father of seventeen children in all. Mr. Misamore has been a successful farmer, and says he worked to accumulate property in proportion to the increase of his' family. His father built the first grist-mill in Amanda Township, and our subject afterward rebuilt and operated it for twenty years.

AMOS MOORE, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born August 15, 1807, in Fairfield County, Ohio, is a son of John and Annie (Spurgeon) Moore, natives of Maryland and pioneers of Ohio and of Hancock County. John Moore moved from Fairfield County, Ohio, to this county in 1832, and entered land near the Limestone Ridge, called ' ' Ridgeville" or " Big Spring, " where he resided until his death. Of his family of seven childi-en three only are now living: Rosilla (wife of J. Duddleson), Elizabeth (now in Tennessee, widow of Stephen Lee), and Amos. Our subject received his education in Fairfield County, Ohio, and there learned the wheelwright trade, and engaged in the manufacture of spinning wheels, both large and small. He carried on this business until some time after the breaking out of the late war. He married, in 1838, Margaret, daughter of Robert Walker, a native of Coianty Tyrone, Ireland, who came to America in 1802, settled in

Pemisylvania, and afterward moved to Stark County, Ohio, where Mrs. Moore was born in 1815, the sixth child in a family of ten children, only three of whom are now living. Mr. and Mi-s. Moore have been blessed with two childi'en: Francis and George W. Mr. Moore resides on his farm near Vanlue, this county. He is in good circumstances, and is respected by his fellow citizens.

JOHN MOREHART, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born October 80, 1830, in Fairfield County, Ohio, is a son of Andrew and Mary (Cashner) Morehart, natives of Pennsylvania, and who came to Ohio in 1817; they were pioneers of Fairfield County, Ohio. In 1882 they came to Hancock County and settled on Section 10, Amanda Township. Andrew Morehart entered eighty acres of land, which he sold in a few years, and then bought eighty acres of a Mr. Brown, and entered 160 acres adjoining it, and there lived until 1855, when he bovight 160 acres together with eighty acres now belonging to Mrs. Pratt, and here he lived the remainder of his days. Andi-ew Morehart was the father of thirteen children: Matilda (deceased). Mary A., Andrew J. (deceased), John, Adam (deceased), Jacob (deceased), SelinH, Lydia, Alfred (deceased), Christian (deceased), Noah (deceased), David C. (deceased), and Henry. John, Adam, Jacob (who died November 13, 1885), David C. . Andrew J. and their father served in the army, Andrew J. , Adam and David C. dying there. The father came home and died from the effects of army life. John, the subject of this sketch, was wounded twice, the first time at Resaca, the second time at Atlanta, Ga. , where he was captured by the enemy. He was in Anderson ville Prison sixty- four days and then exchanged. He married, in 1854, Frances, a daughter of Charles and Alice Hill, who came fi-om Pennsylvania to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1844. Mrs. Morehart is the eldest of five children who settled in Amanda Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Morehart have been blessed with twelve children: Alice V. (wife of John Leader), George C. (married to Josephine Howard), Alfi-ed F. and Arminda (deceased), twins, John E. , Henry L. and Laura E. (twins), Olive B. Mary C. , Lucy J. , William F. and lona F. Mr. Morehart now occupies the old homestead of his father, a well regulated farm of fifty-nine acres. He is a member of the G. A. R. ; also a member of the United Brethren Church.

WASHINGTON MOREHART, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, was born March 4, 1817, in Fairfield County, Ohio. His grandparents came fi-om Westmoreland County, Penn. , and were pioneers of Fairfield County, Ohio. Our siibject, with his brother William Josiah and sisters Sarah and Maria, came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1888, and began pioneer life on land which he and his uncle, Andrew (then a resident of Seneca County, Ohio), had entered some time prior to that date. They soon erected a cabin and began clearing their land with a view to making a home. In 1889 Mr. Morehart married Elizabeth, daughter of George Breiner, and by her he has three children: Malinda, wife of F. M. Lee; Caroline, wife of R. M. Lee; and Christiann, wife of Isaac Wohlgamuth. Mrs. Morehart departed this life in 1884. Mr. Morehart lived on his farm forty years, then moved to the village of Vanlue, this county, where he has since resided, but still owns and manages his farm. He had but little to begin life with, but has acquired a fair competency. He has filled the office of township trustee for several years, and is a man highly respected by his fellow townsmen.

County, Ohio, is a son of GersLom and Mary (Plotner) Plotts, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in ISOO. Gershom Plotts was one of the pioneers of Fairfield County and Hancock County, Ohio, and a soldier in the war of 1812, having enlisted in Fairfield County. He was three times married and was the father of ten children, eight of whom are still living: Hiram, Washington, Andrew J., John, William L. , Ira, Oliver and Moses. In 1884 Ira Plotts, our subject, was brought to Hancock County with his parents, who settled in Amanda Township on Section 16, near Vanlue. Gershom Plotts remained in Amanda Township twenty years, and in 1854 he removed to Michigan, where he died. Ira Plotts went to Michigan with his parents, and in 1859 returned to Hancock County, Ohio, where he has since remained. He married, in 1854, Mary J., daughter of George Morehart, of Amanda Township, this county. To this union have been born ten children, live of whom are living: Ella, wife of S. C. Chesebro; Etta, wife of J. V. Rice; Augusta, wife of F. Cross; Alwilda J. and Sarah. In 1860 Mr. Plotts embarked in the grocery lousiness, adding in 1863 the dry goods branch, and has been engaged in the grocery and dry goods business ever since. He has been a successful business man. He has served as justice of the peace six years. He has a farm near Vanlue, this county, on which he has passed a good portion of his time. In politics Mr. Plotts is a Democrat; a member of the I. O. O. F.

HARMON PRATT (deceased) was born in Fairfield County, Ohio; came to Hancock County in 1836 and settled in the woods. He was the youngest of eight children and was reared on a farm. In 1854 he married Elizabeth E., daughter of Josiah Shawn. This union was blessed with twelve childien; ten are now living, viz.: Leroy J., married to Permelia Woodard; Leander C. ; Laura A.; Lorenzo D. ; Violet R. , wife of William Smith; Freddie S. ; Etta Z. ; Ann A. ; Lucy D. and Oliver A. Mr. Pratt filled the office of trustee of Amanda Township, this county; was also school director. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. He died February 25, 1884, leaving a farm of 160 acres of the best of land.

JOSEPH SHULL was born September 15, 1815, in Franklin County, Ohio. He was married in that county in 1839 to Mary Huber, a native of Fairfield County, Ohio; born October 6, 1821. They settled in Franklin County, where they remained eight years, then moved to this county, where they have since resided. They were the parents of nine children : Francis, Sarahan, Clarissa, Amanda, Isabelle, Lewis, Catharine, Lenella, and Emery, all deceased except Francis, Amanda, and Isabelle. Clarissa was married February 15, 1864, to Philip, son of William Shuck, and died June 17, 1871, leaving two children: Sherman and Dora. Catharine married December 12, 1874, Henry, son of Stephen Lee, and died November 4, 1882, leaving one child, Roger. Francis married, December 14, 1873, Naomi, daughter of David Morehart, and they have two children: Joseph and Emma. Joseph Shull is a member of the Reformed Church, his wife of the Presbyterian Church.

JACOB SIDDALL, farmer, P. O. Mount Blanchard, born January 11, 1836, in Mahoning County, Ohio, is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Slamaker) Siddall, who came to this county in 1848 and settled in Amanda Township, where they purchased land of John Claver. Joseph Siddall, who was a farmer, reared his sons to agricultural pursuits. His children were William Vn'.. Abraham, Jacob, Nancy (wife of Washington Myers) and Lucinda

(latter deceased). Jacob Siddall was educated in Hancock County, and married, in 1867, Amanda, daughter of John Misamore, one of the pioneers of this county, who is still living. To this union have been born the following named children: Elizabeth, Lydia, Zilla J., J. D. arid Forrest (latter deceased). Mrs. Siddall is fom-th in a family of eighteen children. Mr. Siddall has 165 acres of fine land on the Blanchard River bottoms, which" was his father's old home farm. He is an energetic man and one of the leading farmers of Amanda Township. He devotes considerable attention to sheep raising.

PETER TREESE, farmer, P. O. Mount Blanchard, born in December, 1830, in Amanda Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, is a son of Henry (who served in the war of 1812) and Elizabeth (Hager) Treese, natives of Pennsylvania. Henry Treese purchased land in Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, and October, 1830, came to this county and entered 16(^ acres of land in Section 24, Amanda Township. His was the third or fourth family in the township at that time. The Wyandot Indians frequently passed his place, going to and from their hunting. Henry Treese built a cabin in the woods, cut the first timber from the land, and there lived and reared his family of nine childi'en, who assisted him on the farm. Those of his children now living are Sarah, wife of J. Durand; Elizabeth, wife of Uriah Selick-, Mary, wife of James Shooly; George and Peter; Eliza, wife of J. Snider, died in December, 1862; John, died in 1862; Amos, died in 1861; Isaac, died in 1882. The subject of this sketch married, December 26, 1858, Martha, daughter of R. H. Bennett, and by this union there were eight children, seven now living: R. H. , Isaac H., William H. (deceased), Olive E., Ella J., Mary E., Eva A. and Edith. Mr. Treese lives on the old homestead of his father, on which he has made many modern improvements. In 1881 he erected a fine house, and in 1883 built a commodious barn^ He is a member of the I. O. O. F. , a careful farmer, and has filled the office township treasurer.

JAMES M. VAN HORN, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born Januaiy 11, 1829, in Bucks County, Penn. , is the son of Charles and Sarah (Twining) Van Horn, natives of Bucks County, Penn. The Van Horns were originally from Holland, the earliest record of them in this country dating back to 1640, when they settled in New York. Abraham Van Horn, the great grandfather of our subject, came to Bucks County, Penn., with a number of his sons, who purchased, in 1720-22, the first land held by the family. His grandsons, Charles and Samuel, afterward came to Ohio. Charles Van Horn, born in Bucks County, Penn. , was the youngest of twelve children, none of whom are now living. He married, in 1826, Sarah Twining, and by this union there were ten children. In 1882 he stopped one year in JefFerson County, Ohio, and came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1833, settled in Amanda Township, bought 110 acres of land, entered another ninetysix acres, began pioneer life, and became one of the leading and successful farmers of his day. His childi'en were George W.. James M. , Robert, Mary (wife of H. McUmber), Martha (widow of Mathias Marvin), Harrison (deceased September 28, 1837), Phebe (wife of Dr. J. A. Grove), Sarah (wife of William Carothers), Charles E.. and John. James M. Van Horn was married in October. 1848, to Mary M., daughter of David and Elizabeth Morehart. By this union there are ten childi-en: Sarah E. (wife of George Russell), Harriet A. (wife of A. F. Wise), W. S. (a physician in Mount

Blancharci married Agnes A. Allison), James F. (married to Diana Wagoner), Martha J. (wife of S. B. Vansant), Iro, Elma F., Melinda, Lincoln, . Ralph W. Our subject has a fine farm^ and is one of the leading farmers of Amanda To\vnslii{). He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also of ihe Methodist Episcopal Church. His brother, John, who was born January 1*), 184r), in Amanda Township, this county, married in March, 1872, Miss Anna Parker, by whom he has three children: Sarah, Earl and Virgil. He owns a part of the old home farm on which his parents lived for many years. He is of a cheerful disposition, and, surrounded by his pleasant family, resides near Blanchard Creek.

CHARLES E. VAN HORN, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born April 17, 1848, in Amanda Township, Hancock Co. , Ohio, is a son of Charles and Sarah (Twining) Van Horn, natives of Pennsylvania, and who were among the successful pioneer farmers of Hancock County, Ohio. Our subject was educated in Amanda Township, this county, reared on a farm, and became one of the prosperous farmers of his county. October 17, 1866, he married Elizabeth, daiighter of John and Rebecca Smith, natives of Virginia, who settled in Wyandot County, Ohio. This union has been blessed with five children, of whom Annie A. and Lorena Garnet are living; the others died young. Mr. Van Horn, who is one of the prosperous farmers of this county, lives on the old home farm originally entered by his father, and on which he has made many modern improvements. It contains 100 acres of excellent land, and is under good cultivation. Mr. Van Horn is a charter member of Mt. Blanchard Masonic Lodge, No. 519, and member of the Commandery of Tiffin, also of the Ancient Order of Scottish Rites, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

SMITH VAN HORN, farmer, P. O. Mount Blanchard, born August 26, 1826j in Bucks County, Penn. , is a son of Samuel T. and Phebe (Twining) Van Horn, natives of Pennsylvania. Samuel T. Van Horn came to Ohio in 1834. He was twice married. His first wife, nee Phebe Twining, bore him five children: Jacob (deceased), Charles, Isaac, Sarah (wife of William Richardson, of St. Joseph County, Ind.), and Smith, om- subject. His second wife was Mrs. Sarah Delph, a widow, and by her he had two children: Mary J. (wife of Alfred C. Russell, in Michigan), and John, in Jackson County, Oreg. Samuel T. Van Horn resided one year in Monroe County, and then moved to Big S})ring Township, this county, where he passed the remainder of his days. Smith Van Horn received his ediication in the county schools, and became an efficient teacher. Of twenty years of his early life, the first ten were spent in teaching during winters and farming during summer, and occasionally going to school a term either in fall or spring. The last ten were devoted to teaching and superintending union schools during the entire school year. Was once ofPered the mathematical chair of the Moore's Hill College, Indiana. He married, November 22, 1857, Martha E. Wiseman, and to this union four childi-en have been born: Alma, wife of William Watermire; Flora, Minnie M. and Bessie. In 1869 Mr. Van Horn purchased from his father-in-law a fine farm of 112 acres of land. He is a Republican in politics; has held the office of school director twelve years; was a member of the township school board most of that time, and is an attendant of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He acquired his education and pro)5erty by his own exertions, and has been successful. His library is one of the finest in Amanda Township.

JOSEPH BARINGEE, farmer, P. O. West Independence, was born June 16, 1822, in Hagerstown, Md. , sou of Baltus and Mary (Killinger) Baringer, natives of Germany, and who came to Maryland in an early day and a few years later moved to Ohio, settling in Stark County in 1823 or 1824, where they remained for eight years, after which they removed to this county and settled in Big Lick Townshij). Here they entered land in Section 2, near what is now West Independence, and there resided until their death. They were members of the Albright Church and were among the well-to-do farmers. They were parents of the following named children: Catherine, wife of A. Wyant; Joseph; John; Dolly, wife of D. Wyant; Caroline, wife of A. Wyant; Sarah, wife of J. Hoffman; Lucinda, wife of N. Bish; Lydia, wife of D. Dounsey; and Mary Susanna (deceased wife of T. Swift). Joseph Baringer acquired his early education in the pioneer schools and was reared a farmer, becoming an expert in that occupation. April 17, J 858, he married Sarah, daughter of David Young, and by her he has two children, David and Aaron; the latter married to Allie Smith; they have one child, John. Mr. Baringer now occupies the old home farm, consisting of 222 acres of excellent land under a good state of cultivation. On it there is an orchard, now in full bearing, which his mother planted. He has made many improvements on the farm, erecting good barns and other farm buildings, and, in 1862, he erected the fine brick residence which he now occupies. He is one of the skillful and successful farmers of Big Lick Township. In politics he is a Republican. The family are connected with the United Brethren Church.

G. W. BROWN, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, was born in Marion Township, this county, October 4, 1844, son of William and Octavia (Kendle) Brown, natives of Virginia. William Brown came to Ohio about 1835 and rented land in Marion Township, this county, and in 1837 he entered land in Section 32, Big Lick Township, this county, where he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives. They were parents of seven childi-en: William; Jackson; Mary A., widow of Mr. Flenner; Sarah, married to Amos Treece (both are now deceased); Harriet, wife of G. W. Corbin; Octavia, wife of Henry Cross, and G. W. The subject of this sketch enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 15, 1862, and served three years, during which time he participated in the campaigns through Georgia and Tennessee, taking active part in all the promi nent battles of those campaigns. He became badly crippled from rheumatism but otherwise escaped injury, with the exception of a few slight bruises. He retired fi-om the service in July, 1865, and June 20, 18()7, he was married to Julia A., daughter of Charles Cross, of Amanda Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Brown reside on the old home farm, a fine piece of land in Section 32, of Big Lick Township.

(Stockman) Chambers, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, respectively. Elias Chambers, who was of English descent, came to Liberty Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, about 1824 or 1825, entered 120 acres of timbered land and cut the tirst timber from his land and built a cabin. His family at that time consisted of wife and one thild - Susan, noM^ the Widow Steen, re siding on the old home farm, in Crawford Co. , Ohio. Afterward there were born to Elias and his wife six other children: William (deceased), whose widow now occu])ies ])art of the old homo farm in Crawford Co., Ohio; Catherine, wife of J. Steen; Peter (deceased), David, Daniel and Aaron. Our subject acquired his early education in the schools of Crawford Co. , Ohio, and married, Aj)ril 20, 1859, Sarah A. Sargent, daughter of Samuel and Eliza (Smith) Sargent, of Hampshire County, Va. (now West Virginia), who came to Ohio in 1825. To Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were born Nora C, David W., Greely, Delia, Clinton, Cora and W^esley. David Chambers came to this county when a young man and after traveling over a good share of the county and laboring in varioiis places, he began work with his uncle, William Chambers, on the farm which he, David, now owns. It is now a highly cultivated and well improved farm, with substantial modern buildings and other improvements thereon, situate in Section 35, of Big Lick Township, this county. Starting out to win his place in this world, with no capital but a stout heart and a resolute will, he has been successful, and is to-day one of the thrifty farmers and respected citizens of Big Lick Township, this county, and has filled, with credit to himself and the satisfaction of his fellow townsmen, the offices of constable, trustee and other township offices.

JOHN W. COLE, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 2, 1882, son of James and Rachael (Webster) Cole, natives of Delaware, who came to Ohio more than fifty years ago, locating in Huron, Erie County, and from there went to Richland. Vinton Co., Ohio. Perry Cole, our subject's grandfather, died in the State of Delaware, and his widow after the family moved to Richland County, Ohio. The family afterward moved to Ashland County, Ohio, and fi'om there to this county, in 1864. The subject of this sketch went from Ashland County, Ohio, to Eaton County, Mich., and there remained four years. He was married, in 1853, in Ashland County, to Sarah McCree, and by her he had seventeen children (of whom sixteen are yet living) : Jennie, James (deceased), William, Elmer, Marietta, Mintie A., Charles, Jay, Letitia, Dilman, Benjamin, Clinton, Lem, Ralph, L'vin, and Jennettie and Rosettie (twins).' John W. Cole resided in Marion Township, this county, for a time, and from there came to Big Lick Township, where he bought land fi-om Henry Shoemaker and afterward purchased an additional sixty acres, making his present farm consist of 140 acres of fine farming land, well cultivated and improved. In politics ou.r subject is a Repulilican. He and the family are connected with the United Brethren Church.

CHRISTOPHER GARBER, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born in February, 1847, in France, son of Peter and Barbara (Sattzman) Garber, natives of France. They came to America in 1851, settled in Big Lick Township, this county, and bought land from William Ilef and David Roberts, and still reside here. They are the parents of three children: Peter, Ellen, wife of E. Chimin, and Christopher. Onr subject was married, December 5, 1872, to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Leonard, an old pioneer of this county; they have one child, Leroy. Mr. Garber is a thrifty farmer; his farm is a part of his father's first purchase in Big Lick Township, this county. In politics our subject is a Democrat.

ROBERT LONG, farmer, P'. O. Findlay, was born in Kentucky, February 23, ISOl. son of John and Isabella (Thompson) Long, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Kentucky in an early day. Short time later they came to Fairfield County, Ohio, and in 1826 to this county, where our subject and parents were among the first settlers in what is now Big Lick Township. They were in the county some time before they took up land, but finally entered in Section 21, of Big Lick Township, where the subject of this sketch now resides. Robert Long was the third in a family of nine children, of whom only two survive: Robert and Jeptha. He married, in 1882, Polly, daughter of Philip and Hannah (Hull) Essex, pioneers of Big Lick Township, this cotinty, and to this union were born four children, of whom only one survives, Margaret, wife of John Lovengood. Mrs. Long dying. Mr. Long afterward married Mary, daughter of John and Mary (Northcutt) Graham, also early settlers of Big Lick Township, this county. To our subject's second marriage were born seven children: James W. (deceased), Malinda, wife of Jacob Weller; Nancy Jane; George W. ; William H. (deceased); Mary A. wife of R. Blair, and Elizabeth, wife of John Tawney. Mr. Long loved pioneer experiences, and still thinks that a life spent in the wild woods in hunting is far preferable to living in modern cities or towns. He is connected with the Methodist Church. In politics he is a Republican. His son, George W. , was married in November, 1878, to Nancy J. Stininger; they have two chiklren living, Laura L. and Wilson S. George W. Long now owns his father's old home farm and also eighty acres adjoining it in Section 16, Big Lick Township. His mother died August 9. 1879.

MOSES McANELLY (deceased) was born in Westmoreland County, Penn. , in 1805, son of John and Mary McAnelly, natives of Ireland, who came to America in an early day. Moses McAnelly came to this county in 1886 and married here, the same year. Mary, daughter of William and Nancy (Teeters) Roller, and to them were born eight childi-en: William (deceased), Mary (wife of M. McAnelly, a cousin, have ten childi-en). Nancy (wife of Nathan Thomas, have no children), Lucinda (wife of Charles Beemer, have five children), Charlotte (wife of B. Cole, have five children), Jefferson (married to Sarah E. Leonard, have six children) ; he is practicing law in Colorado, and is at present judge of Larimer County, Col. ; John (deceased), and Moses (married to Phebe E. Cooper, have two children). The subject of this sketch departed this life in 1852. His widow and a part of her family still occupy the old home farm in Big Lick Township. In politics Mr. McAnelly was a Democrat. He was elected to both branches of the State Legislature, to the House of Representatives in 1839, and to the Senate of Ohio in 1842.

A. J. MOORE, farmer. P. O. Findlay, was born September 23, 1827, in Beaver County, Penn. , son of William and Nancy (Bayless) Moore, the former a native of Westmoreland County, Penn. . and the latter a native of Washington, Penn. They married in 1828 and came to Ohio in 1841. They reared a family of nine children, eight of whom were born in Pennsylvania and one in Ohio: Samuel E^., Andi'ew J.. Casander J., John B. . Benjamin F., Nathaniel H. . Ann Eliza (wife of M. Marvin). James (deceased while young), and William H. , the latter born in this county. The subject of this sketch was married, June 8, 1 853, to Nancy, daughter of the pioneer John Moore, and to them were born six children: John F., William C, Samuel A. , Mary (wife of A. Lacky), Nancy C. (wife of James C. Martin) and A. Jackson. Mr. Moore now resides on what was formerly the old home farm of his father-in-law, John Moore. He held the office of postmaster all the time his office was in existence, justice of the peace for three years, township clerk, trustee, supervisor and land appraiser, and has been school director and treasurer of Big Lick Township. He is a successful farmer, much respected by all who know him. He is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Chitrch. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN F. MOORE, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born June 30, 1854, in Big Lick Township, this county, son of A. J. and Nancy Moore, the former a native of Beaver County, Penn. , and the latter of Ashland County, Ohio, and who came to this county in 1841 and settled in Big Lick Township. They were parents of six children: John F., William C. , S. A., Mary A., Nancy C. and A. J. John F. Moore married, January 17, 1877, Sarah E., daughter of Garret Lefferson, and to them were born two children: Calvin L. and Clyde M. John F. Moore has a fine farm of eighty acres of well improved land (formerly owned by G. W. Graham), with good buildings upon it. He is one of the enterprising young farmers of Big Lick Township. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN MOORE, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born near Lancaster, Penn. , -October 16, 1808, son of Hugh and Susan (Buckwalter) Moore, the former a native of County Tyrone, Ireland, and the latter of Pennsylvania. Hugh Moore came to America about the year 1800, and settled in Pennsylvania; of his ten children four are now living: John, William, Nancy (wife of William Nelson), and Amanda (wife of William Cole). John Moore came to Ohio with his parents in 1828 and settled in Richland (now Ashland) County. He was married, in 1833, to Agnes W. Roller, daughter of William Roller, a descendant of Capt. Weston, an old English navigator and explorer. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were born eleven children, of whom ten are now living: Nancy, wife of A. J. Moore; Susannah; Mary, wife of R. Taylor; Ross W. ; William died in infancy; Robert Bruce; Thomas Dorr; John DufF; Amanda, wife of C. Dressier; Lucinda, wife of H. Lackey, and Emma, wife of J. W. Bear; all reside in this county. Mr. Moore came to this county in 1833 with his wife's father, who entered eight quarter-sections of land in Big Lick Township, Mr. Moore getting one-quarter section as his part of it. This land was entered by Mr. Roller, the father-in-law. A large part of this land is now held by his heirs, he having divided his lands among his children. His original farm is on Section 15, Big Lick Town ship, where A. J. Moore now resides. John Moore purchased the farm on which he now resides in 1866. He has filled the offices of township trustee, clerk, fence viewer, and other places of trust, and is a valuable citizen. He has been successful in life and is now enjoying,the fruits of his former years of hard labor, tenderly caring for the declining years of his wife, who has been an invalid for some years. Mr. Moore has not attached himself to any church, but believes in the Universal doctrine. In politics he is a Democrat and voted for Andrew Jackson.

He married, October 20, lS(il, Sarak E., daughter of Jesse Wiseley, one of the earliest settlers in Big Lick Township, this county, and who erected the first frame dwelling house in the township (this buildmg is still standing and is the oldest house in the township). To Mr. and Mrs. Moore have been born two children: Ralph W. and Lewis C. Mr. Moore acquired his education in Big Lick Township, this county. He is the owner of a fine farm of 160 acres of well improved land, on which he has excellent buildings with modern improvements. He is a thorough farmer and one of the leading citizens of his township. He has filled the office of township trustee for several terms, and has been commissioner for seven years, which last named office he is still holding. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity; a man greatly respected by his friends. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs. Moore is a member of the United Brethren Church.

JOHN PETERS, farmer, P. O. Arcadia, was born in Virginia February 5 1829. His parents, natives of Virginia, came to Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1849, and fi'om there to this county. They were parents of ten children : Ann (deceased wife of J. Laughlin), Catherine (deceased wife of Joseph Dillery), John, Abraham, Mary (wife of Seth Smith), Elizabeth (wife ot George Taylor), David, Susan (wife of John Ribley), Midleton and Savma (both deceased). The subject of this sketch married, October 9, 1851, Cynthia McFadden, and to them were born eight children- all living: Ambrose (married to Elizabeth Ewing), Christena J. (wife of John C. Thomas), Amos W. (married to Rosa Kamp), George W. (married to Lucy Kmsel), Ida, Abraham L., Alice and David. Mr. Peters is the owner of a fine farm of 156 acres of well improved land, situate in Section 5, Big Lick Township; in politics he is a Republican.

MICHAEL ROLLER, farmer, P. O. Arcadia, was born March 2, li^ll, in Columbiana County, Ohio, son of William and Nancy (Teeters) Roller natives of Pennsylvania, and who came to Ohio in an early day, former ot whom was an associate judge of the courts for some years. In the fall of 1833 William Roller and his son-in-law, John Moore, came to Big Lick Township, this county, and cut the timber and built a cabin on a f ai-m in Section 15. and in 1834 brought out their families, and here Wilham Roller and his wife passed the remainder of their days. They were parents of tol^ lowing named children: Marv (widow of Moses McAnelly), Agnes (wite ot John Moore). Wilson (deceased), Susan (wife of John Darrah), Michael, Georn-e W. , Lucinda (wife of George Hemming) and Charlotte (deceased wife of Hugh Matherson). William Roller entered two tracts of land consisting of eight quarter sections, making a farm for each one of his chikh-en. The subject of this sketch received his early education in Richland County, Ohio, where his father resided for twelve years prior to coming to this county. In August, 1846, he married Elizabeth, daughter of James Swindler, and to them were born nine children - eight of whom are yet living: William, Sarah (Avife of Allen Spahr), Lucinda (deceased). Mary A. . Philena (wife of J. Huffman), George, Ida (wife of Samuel Taylor), Henry and Lorena. Michael Roller is still living on the land originally entered by his father, and which is now well improved. He served as township trustee for several terms, and is a man much respected by his fi'iends. He and family are connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

John and Jane ( Slack) Knckmaii, natives of New Jersey, and who moved to Virginia at an early day. Of their four children, three are now living: Samuel, Martha and James. Our subject acquired his early education in West Vii'ginia, and came to Ohio November 30, 1830, traveling across the mountains to Brownsville, and from there by boat to Pittsbiu'gh, thence down to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he remained for eight years, farm ing. He was married, May 3, 1832, to Hannah, daughter of John and Catherine (Coy) Huffman, and to them were born eight children: Samuel, John, Catherine (wife of W. Henderson), Mary J. (deceased wife of Thomas Lake), Jacob, Martha (wife of William Roller), Madison (deceased) and William (deceased). Mr. Ruckman came to this county in 1838, and bought land which had been entered by his father-in-law, in the northwest quarter of Section 10, Big Lick Township. To this he added fifty-three acres, and here he has since resided. Coming here w^hen this part of the country was new, Mr. Ruckman and family have been closely identified with its growth and improvement. All of his surviving children are married except Jacob, who still resides with his parents, and has charge of the farm, which is a fine tract of land, with good buildings and other improvements. Our subject has served as justice of the peace and township trustee, and was township treasurer for six years. He has been a successful farmer, and is now enjoying the fi-uits of years of industry. In politics he is a Democrat.

AARON B. SHUCK, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, was born in Amanda Township, this county, December 26, 1846, son of William and Christena (Stahl) Shuck, and grandson of Samuel and Elizabeth (Dipert) Shuck. The father of our subject came to Ohio in 1839, and married about a year and a half after. For a time he resided in Wyandot County, Ohio; afterward purchased eighty acres of land in Amanda Township, this county, which land was a part of the first tract entered in Amanda Township. His children were Benjamin, Philip, William P.. Aaron B,, John, Siisannah (wife of H. G. Bliss), Sarah E. (wife of John Hyle), Mary and Joseph G. (deceased). William Shuck has resided in Amanda Township, this county, for forty years; has been a successful farmer, and now has a competence to enjoy in his old age. The subject of this sketch was married, in 1871, to Malinda, daughter of Nimrod Bright by his second wife, and granddaugh ter of the early pioneer. Major Bright. (Mrs. Shuck had one full sister, older, named Mary E., deceased.) To Mr. and Mrs. Shuck have been born six children: Carey L., Laura E., Louie J., Porter L., Preston O. and Sylvia M. (deceased). Mr. Shuck is the owner of a farm of 316 acres of well drained and well cultivated land, with fine improvements upon it, and is one of the promising young farmers of Big Lick Township. He is a member of the United Brethren Church; in i:»olitics he is a Democrat.

EMANUEL SMITH, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, was born in Richland County, Ohio, May 5, 1818. son of David and Rachel (Busby) Smith, natives of Germany and Scotland, respectively, and who both died in Richland County, Ohio, the former in 1852, and the latter in 1881. David Smith came to Ohio and entered 1,200 acres of land in Richland County, which land was divided among his heirs. His children were Emanuel, Jonathan, Peggy (wife of H. Gladhill), Henry, Agnes (wife of J. Craft), Malinda (wife of S. Sefelts), Washington, Mary A., Rachel J. and David. Emanuel Smith was marj-ied, in 1841, to Jane, daughter of ^^'illiam Smart, and to them were born the following named children: Calvin, David, Oliver,

Sanford and Zelettu. Emanuel Smith purchased what was formerly the William Bitter farm, comj^rising 211 h acres of land, on the Big Lick Township line, and now resides there. This farm is supposed to have been the first entered in Big Lick Township, this county, and is located near the Big Spring. DAVID STALL, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, was born April 20, 1858, in Big Lick Township, this county, son of Jackson and Annastacia (Keiser) Stall, natives of Ohio, and who came to this county in 1835 or 1836, and settled in Big Lick Township, where they began pioneer life in the forest. Jackson Stall was twice married; by his first wife, Anna Keiser, he had four children: Emma I., David, Franklin and Sarah M. ; of these David is the only siirvivor. After the death of his first wife Jackson Stall married Annette R. Tongue, and to them were born five childi-en, four of whom are now living: TabithaA., Mary E., Clara A. , Nelson and Gracie (latter deceased). The subject of this sketch was married, January 26, 1879, to Octavia, daughter of Amos and Sarah Ann Treese, of Michigan, formerly one of the pioneer residents of this county. By this marriage our subject has one child, Metta Pearl. Mrs. Stall's parents both died in Big Lick Township, this county. David Stall is one of the thorough farmers of Big Lick Township.

HENRY THOMAS, familiarly known among his fiiends as "Little Henry," farmer, P. O. West Independence, was born June 23, 1815, in County Down, Ireland. His parents, who were of Scotch and Welsh descent, came to America in 1816. They first settled in Virginia, from there moving to Pennsylvania; thence, in 1826 or 1827, to Wayne County, Ohio, where they remained until 1834 or 1835, when they came to this coiinty and settled on Section 9, Big Lick Township (having entered land here in 1833) and began pioneer life. Of their eleven childi-en ten are yet living; a pictlu-e of the entire family is now in the possession of Henry. Our subject was married, December 4, 1856, to Margaret Bigham, and to them were born five children, three of whom are now living: Mary A., Amos H. and Ida J. The deceased are Elmer J. and Jesse G. Mr. Thomas and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SAMUEL L. THOMAS, farmer, P. O. Arcadia, was born in Wayne County, Oliio, September 26, 1824, son of Hemy and Jane (Stranahan) Thomas, natives of Ireland. They came to America in 1816, and resided in Pennsylvania for a few years; then, in 1834 or 1835, came to this county and entered 160 acres of land in Section 6. Big Lick Township (where Samuel L., the subject of this sketch, now resides), and there endured the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life in the forest of a new country. Their family consisted of four sons and two daughters: William (in Michigan), John, Mary (wife of C. Weimer, in Iowa), Henry, Sarah (deceased) and Samuel L. Our subject was married, September 21, 1854, to Mary A., daughter of William and Cassandra Taylor, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Tbomas were born eight children: Martha J. (wife of Jasper L. Gipson), Cassandi-a, William H., Marcella, Samuel E. , George E , Chalmers B. and Mary A. Mr. Thomas was one of the pioneer children of Big Lick Township, and is now one of the substantial farmers of the township. He is connected with the Presbyterian Church; in politics a Republican.

HENRY ULSH (deceased) was born November 27, 1822, in Perry County, Penn., son of John and Catherine Ulsh, of Lancaster County, Peun., latter of whom died in Pennsylvania; the former moved to Indiana in 1855, and diod tlioro. John Ulsh had a family of eleven children, six of whom are yet living: Eli, John, Benjamin, Elizabeth (wife of S. Bellman), Ellen (wife of 1). Lutzenheizer) and Lavina (wife of Dr. Hill). Henry Ulsh came to Ohio in 1857, and settled in Big Lick Township, this county, where he purchased a farm of 160 acres of land, on which he made many fine improvements. He was educated in Pennsylvania, and January 22, 1852, he married Lydia R., daughter of Joel and Catherine Rickenbach, of Walker Township, Juniata Co. , Penn. , and to them were born seven children: Alice C. (wife of J. Wonder; have one child, M'innie), Welcone, Irvin J. (married to Laura B. Keller; have two childi'en: Myrtle Mary and Hazel B.), Rosa B. (wife of Lewis Hall), Carrie S., Mallie E., AVillis B. and Aui-a May. Henry Ulsh departed this life May 2, 1885. He was a member of the Evangelical Church ; in politics a Republican. His widow occupies the fine brick residence built by her late husband, and has charge of the beautiful farm situated in the southern part of Big Lick Township.

N. H. WARD, farmer, P. O. Alvada, Seneca County, was born June 8, 1812, in Washington County, Penn., to James and Elizabeth (Eaton) Ward, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively ; the family, then consisting of the parents and three sons, David, Jonathan and N. H., came to Ohio in 1815, settling in Cohimbiana County, where they entered and improved land. Here, to James and Elizabeth Ward, were born six more children : Joshua, Seth, Mahala, Edmond, Artemus and Sarah. Our subject received a meager education, attending a country school only, and about three weeks in all, but by close application to books and periodicals in later days he has become a ready thinker, and can master a difficult problem with but little exertion. He learned the trade of a tailor, and in 1 834 came to Findlay, where for five years he carried on a tailor's shop. It is a fact worthy of mention that during his business career at Findlay he made Dr. William H. Baldwin's wedding suit. When N. H. Ward was thirteen years of age he was afflicted with rheumatic white swelling in his right arm, which resulted in having a portion of the bone removed, and, in 1844, the callous which formed was entirely taken out, to eradicate a second swelling. Mr. Ward spent about five years tailoring in Palestine, Ohio, and in 1844 came to his present farm, and for ten years united his trade with farming. He came by team to Findlay, traveling, seven of the eight days' time consumed in the journey, through the rain. When entering business he had $97; now he is the owner of a beautiful farm. Mr. Ward married, November 6, 1834, Casander Bayless, who was born in 1807, and died August 3, 1836. In 1837 our subject was again married, this time to Casander Leonard, who was born in 1811, and a short time before her death she bore him a son, Leonard C, born May 29, 1838, died May 17, 1862. The following resolutions were adopted by the Mt. Union College, of which Leonard C. was a student:

Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove, on the 17th inst. (May, 1862), Leonard C. Ward, of West Independence, Hancock Co., Ohio- therefore,

Resolved, That we recognize with humble sorrow and submission this afflicting dispensation of Providence because it is the work of Him "who doeth all things well," and that we feel more deeply and solemnly impressed with the brevity and uncertainty of life, the certainty of death, and the imperative^jnecessity of a constant preparation to meet the "King of Terrors," and the Great Judge of the quick and dead.

Resolved, That in the sudden death of our departed friend we have lost a worthy companion, society and the Christian Church a promising member, and literature a zealous laborer.

Resolved, That wc truly sympathize with his deeply bereaved parents and friends in their loss of him to whose future life and usefulness they had reason to look with sanguine expectations, and that we beg leave to mingle our grief with theirs.

Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions be submitted for publication in the Pittsburgh Christian Advocate, Cleveland Leader, the Buckeye State, of New Lisbon, and the Hancock Jeff er soman ; also one forwarded to his parents, and one preserved in the archives of this institution.

In 1839 Mr. N. H. Ward married his present wife, Eliza McCaully, born Jnly 24, 1814, and to them were born three children, two of whom survived : A. J. (born January 12, 1844, served in Company G, One Hundred and Seventy-Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantiy; he married, in 1870, Coraline Hoyt, and they have two children: Bertha M. and Waldo R) and H. Kate (born February 17, 1849, married to R. Cole). Our subject identified himself with the Whig and Republican parties. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1885. His wife has been a member of that denomination since girlhood.

JESSE WISELEY, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was born January 31, 1808, in Fairfield County, Ohio, son of Edward and Leah (Tomlinson) Wiseley, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in 1818 and settled in Bloom Township, Fairfield County, where they passed the remainder of their lives. They were the parents of fifteen children, six of whom are yet living: Jesse, Amos, Phebe (wife of John Goodland), Leah (wife of S. Smith), Naomi and Harriet (twins - the former the wife of John Rowe, and the latter the wife of Isaac Grant). Jesse Wiseley acquired his early education in Fairfield County, Ohio, and came to this county in 1835, bringing with him his wife, Keziah (Gilmore) Wiseley, and their then only child, John. Mr. Wiseley entered land in Section 7, Big Lick Township, where he noAV resides. He cut the first timber on the place and erected a cabin, and a few years later built a pioneer fi-ame house, the first frame dwelling put up in the township. He has since built another residence, but has allowed the old house to remain standing. It is the oldest house in the township, and a constant reminder of the pioneer days, its quaint, oldfashioned chimney of stone, built on the outside of the house, attracting many a curious glance from the passers-by. The names of the children born to Jesse Wiseley and wife are John (deceased), William, Henry, Sarah (wife of Ross Moore), Nathan (deceased) and Mary (wife of Henry Gillispie). Mr. W^iseley is one of the leading and successful farmers of Big Lick Township, and is a fine old gentleman, greatly respected by all who know him. He and his wife now reside with their son William.

F. E. ALWARD, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Benton Ridge, was born in Iowa, December 16, 1855, son of Alfi-ed L. and HaiTiet (Cayton) Alward, natives of Ohio. Alfred L. Alward, a farmer by occupation, enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Ohio National Guards, was taken prisoner, and died in the Andersonville Prison. The subject of this sketch was reared in Licking County, Ohio, and attended the common schools, also the Pataskala graded school. He afterward learned boot and shoe- making, and was foreman of the boot and shoe manufactory at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home in Xenia, Ohio, for four years. In 1876 Mr. Alward went West and engaged in stock- farming. He has been engaged in farming in Blanchard Township, this county, since 1881, and owns 240 acres of the finest land on the Blanchard River bottom. In 1881 he was united in marriage with Frances, daughter of Lewis Dukes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alward are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the K. of P.

JOHN BOWER, retired farmer, P. O. Gilboa, Putnam County, was born in Bedford County, Penn., April 30, 1803, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Foust) Bower, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. They were each twice married. The family to which our subject belonged consisted of seven children. Daniel Bower, who was a l3utcher, came to Springfield, Jeiferson Co., Ohio, in 1806. The subject of this sketch, who never attended school, cleared land, made rails and worked by the day. In 1837 he came to this county, settled in Liberty Township, took up land, and resided there until 1841, when he came to Blanchard Township, bought eighty acres- of land fi-om Alfi-ed Hampton, and has since resided here. Mr. Bower was united in marriage, in 1826, with Elizabeth Bysel, daughter of Philip Bysel, and of Pennsylvania-Dutch extraction. Their union has been blessed with ten children: Henry, married, farming in Kansas; Jonathan, a carpenter, married, residing in Shawtown, this county; A. J., a merchant in Kansas, married; Philip B., a carpenter, married, residing in Illinois; Lydia, wife of John Haddox, of this county; Elizabeth, wife of Frank Brooks, of Ottawa (he is working on railroad bridges); Daniel, married, farming on 120 acres of land in Blanchard Township, this county; Wesley, a carpenter and farmer, married, residing in Kansas; John (deceased), was in Company K, Sixty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at the battle of Chicamacomico; and Sarah Ann, wife of Moses Firmin. Mrs. Bower departed this life in 1879. Our subject is a member of the German Baptist Church, in which he has been deacon for thirty years. In politics he is a Democrat.

DANIEL BOWER, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Gilboa, Putnam County, was born in Liberty Township, this county, February 2, 1837, son of John and Elizabeth (Bysel) Bower, former of whom was a pioneer of this county. Of their family of ten children the subject of this sketch is the seventh. Daniel Bower was reared on the farm, received a common English education in this county, and has followed agriculture all his life He is the owner of 120 acres of well-improved land in Blanchard Township this county on which he resides. In 1859 Mr. Bower was united in marriage with Catherine, daughter of John and Mary (Tipton) Jennar, natives of Ohio, and of English descent; former a farmer by occupation. Mrs Bower was born in 1888, in Harrison County, Ohio, and her father moved to Van Wert County, Ohio, in 3845, where she remained until she was married Mr. and Mrs. Bower have four children: John W., Manuel C Ida A and ^'Tr ^" ^'"^ subject and wife and their three eldest childi-en are members ot the (xerman Baptist Church, of which he is a deacon, and of the Sabbathschool of which he IS assistant superintendent. In politics Mr. Bower is a Kepublican. For several years he was school director.