Holmes Township (part 1 of 2)

Holmes Township

andria, and, being unfit still, for field sei'vice, he was assigned a place in the dining-room of the liospital at that place. In April, 1865, be returned to the regiment, which was encamped near Alexandria, where it was stationed on post dutj'. His regiment was marched to Gett3'sburg, where the ceremony of la3'ing the corner-stone of the National Cemetery was observed July 4. 1865. On the 30th of that month, he received his discharge and returned to his home in Pennsylvania, and resumed his farm worlv. which he followed until 1868. when he sold out and moved to this county. Here he bought a farm of 76 acres ; there he left his parents, and bought 120 acres more. He lived on the latter four years, when he sold, and came into the village and worked at the car penter's trade one year, and subsequently pur chased the hotel property of Michael Heiby, Nov. 20, 1859, he married Elizabeth Mundinger. She was born in Pennsylvania Oct. 11, 1838. They have had eight children - Alvin P., Hen ry A. (deceased), John W., Lewis W., William P., Grant A., Ida E. (deceased) and Laura S.

JOHN T. ALBRIGHT, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Dec. 16, 1846, and is a son of Joseph and Hannah (Jury) Albright, of Whetstone Township ; related to the notable " Albright " who founded the Evangelical Church. The subject of this sketch attended school in the winter, and worked on the farm with his father until about 22 years of age, and then engaged in farming witli his father for two years. He was married Feb. 10, 1870, to Amelia Mc- Cracken, of Holmes Township, who was born Oct. 22, 1847, daughter of Hugh and Martha McCracken. He lived in Liberty Township for three years after marriage, afterward moving to the farm on which he now resides. Two children have been born to them - Franklin, born Nov. 26, 1870, and Martha Ann, Aug. 27,

1875, both living at home. Our subject has a beautiful farm of 150 acres, which is, by his good management, in a thorough state of cultivation.

DANIEL BRINKMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Feb. 7, 1840, and is the son of Christopher and Mary (Heinlen) Brinkman. The father was a native of Baden, Germany. He was born in 1802, and died in December,

1 876. The mother is also a native of Germany. Their union was celebrated in the fatherland, and they afterward came to this country. There were nine children, six of whom are now living. Daniel is a properous farmer, and is meeting with good success in his business. Of his father's family there were nine children - Henry, John, Lewis, Christopher, Frederick, Mary, Elizabeth, Daniel, Jacob. Of these, Lewis, Mary and

JACOB BRINKMAN. farmer ; P. O. Bucyrus ; a brother of the preceding ; was born Nov. 5, 1842, and is the youngest son of the family. He was brought upon a farm, and has always followed this branch of industry, and has been successful. He has alwaj'S been industrious and frugal, and by so doing has placed himself in comfortable circumstances. His father came to Bucyrus when it was a small hamlet, and after a residence of several years there, they removed to Holmes Township. Here they erected a rude dwelling, which is still standing, a rude structure, yet suggestive of many recollections and hallowed memories. Mr. Brinkman is a prominent man of his township, and is an enterprising farmer.

JOHN P. BLACK, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Oct. 29, 1814, in York Co., Penn., and is the son of James and Martha (Porter) Black. He removed to Clark Co., Ohio, in 1844. and engaged in the manufacture of carriages and farming implements for five years. He tlien removed to Brown Township, Delaware Co., engaging in the same business, and, at the end of three years, removed to Crawford Co., and settled on the farm which he now owns and on which he resides. He has so improved it tliat it is now one of the finest farms in Holmes Township. He is one of the prominent men of his township, having filled the most prominent offices of the corporation, and has been a member of the school board for twenty years. He has also been President of the Crawford County Sunday School Union since 1859. For years, he has been an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and a devoted Christian worker. He was marriod, April 19, 1888, to Margaret Hariitl'. (hiuLihtor of Peter Haruff, of Hummelstown, Dauphin Co., Penn. Of this union, there were niiK' children - Martha B., J. Murray, Mary Agnes, Josephine, Carrie P., Thomas B., Louie J., Annie B. and J. Edmund. Mary A. was the wife of Robert M. Hutchi.son, and died in her 'J4th year, leaving a husi)and and two bright little (laiiij;liters to mourn her loss. Mrs. Black died Sept. !-, 1847, aged 47, leaving a devoted husbainl and loving family, who miss her, yet not without hope, having "faith that they shall meet again on the shores where partings never come.

PETER BASH, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born July 22, 1819, in Schuylkill Co., Penn.. and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Whetstone) Bash. His parents removed to Stark Co., Ohio, when he was but 5 months old. They remained there until his 10th year, when they removed to Bucj'rus. His mother dj-ing in 1834. and his father in 1838. he was left somewhat under the care of his grandfather, who entered land in the vicinity of Annapolis, this county. The grandmother of our subject was the first person ever interred in the cemeterj- of Annapolis. He was married. Sept. 17, 1839, to Susannah Cover, daughter of Samuel Cover, living one mile east of Annapolis. He lived in the vicinity of Annapolis until some 25 years ago, when he removed to his present farm in Holmes Township. Of his marriage, there were born - Samuel, Jacob, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Peter L. and Susannah, all of whom are living ; Mary E. married Jacob Seibert Feb. 8, 1873, and died on May 7, 1874 ; Albert and Henry died in infancy. Four children are married and live near their father. Samuel was married some three years ago, and removed to Huntington Co., Ind. Mr. Bash is a prominent man in his township, and has filled several important offices of trust and responsibility in both townships where he has resided. He is a member of the Dunkard Church, his grandfather having been a Dunkard preacher, and a man hiuldy esteemed.

natives, the former of Lancaster Co., Penn., and the latter of Henry Co., Ind. They moved to Crawford Co., Ohio, about the year 1840, and settled in Holmes Township, a little southeast of Broken Sword. By his father's first marriage there were two children, of which our subject was the oldest ; by his second marriage, two children ; third marriage, six : fourth marriage, none. The fourth mother of the subject of this sketch is now living at New Winchester, Whetstone Township, this county ; his father having died Oct. 22, 1875. Abraham attended school about one month in the year until 18 years of age, the remainder of the time being devoted to farm work with his father. After his 18th year he engaged in farming ; was married Jan. 21, 1868, to Miss Matilda Selee, daughter of Emeal and Catharine (Spade) Selee, a farmer of note in Holmes Township. By this marriage there were three children - Clara Ellen, born Oct. 27, 1868; Tire Esrom, Feb. 7, 1872 ; Rena, Oct. 7, 1874, all of whom are living at home. Mr. Ditty has cleared up and improved his farm, and is now enjoying the advantages of many broad, well-cultivated and fertile acres. He has also had charge, for the past ten years, of the large tract of laud belonging to the Dalzells, extensive glass manufacturers of Pittsburgh, I'enn ; is also a prominent man in the affairs of the township. He had a half-brother in the late war. who was wounded at the battle of Bull Run, was sent home and died. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Association of North America.

REASIN EATON, farmer ; P. O. Bucyrus ; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Dec. 4, 1818, and is the son of John and Catharine (Marker) Eaton. His father was born in Washington Co., Md., April 25, 1778, and removed to Ohio in 1804. He removed to this county in 1829, and lived here till his death, July 23, 1850. There are eight children living, four sons and four daughters ; of the sons two are lawyers, one a physician, and our subject, a farmer. Mr. Eaton received a common-school education and worked on his fathers farm. He also remained assisting his father until his death. He was married, April 8, 1857, to Margaret E. Hays, daughter of Thomas and Jane (Stevenson) Hays, born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penn. Her mother came to Bucyrus Christmas Eve, 1840, and depended upon her eldest son, a tinner by trade, for support. Of this union, there were eleven children, of whom seven are living ; they are Kate, married to W. B. Richie, a prominent young law^'er of Lima, Ohio ; John A. married Basha Quaintance, and is one of the rising young lawyers at the Bucyrus bar ; Horace married Ada Fry, daughter of Henry Fry, of Libert^' Township ; Harvej' married, Jan. 16, 1879,' to Flora Shaftner, daughter of Henry Shaftner, who gave his life for his country. Also Reasin, Etliel and Walter at home. Virginia, Mark, George and Nellie died while young. Mr. Eaton is, perhaps, the wealthiest farmer in Holmes Township, and is also one of its most prominent men. He has often been urged by his friends to accept a nomination for the Legislature, but has always declined the honor. By strict attention to business and good management, he has been very successful. Himself and wife are both members of the English Lutheran Church, and by his means and labor it was that the church of which he is a member was erected. Reasin Eaton will long be remembered as a man who loved righteousness, and whose hand was not withdrawn from things of charity - a man uuiversall}- loved and respected. GEORGE F. EBERHART, farmer ; P. O. Broken Sword ; was born Jan. 20, 1812. His parents were natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, where our subject was born and attended school. In his 15th year, he was apprenticed to John Myers for three years, to learn the blacksmith's trade, for which he paid $30, and found his own clothing. After his 18th year, his apprenticeship having expired, he worked as a journeyman in his chosen avocation for one year, and then took passage for this country, with his mother and two brothers, his father having died when he was in his 4th year. After a voyage of forty-two days they landed in New York, thence to' Bucyrus, arriving about the 14th of September, 1832. He then engaged as chain carrier for John Schleiver, in laying out the village of Schleivertowu, now Annapolis, and afterward at blacksmithing with one Frederick Beard, in the town which tlicy \m<\ laid out. He afterward went to llanisluir--. Stark Co., Ohio, and thence to Louis\illr. mhhc Co., where he run a shop for himself until iiis marriage, which occurred Feb. 14, 1834, to Catharine Hamm, of Washington Township, Stark Co., where he purchased a small piece of land, and lived for about two years, then moved to Liberty Township, Crawford Co., and purchased a small farm, improved it and worked at his trade a few years, then moved back to Stark Co., where he purchased 100 acres and lived for two j'ears ; sold out and again moved to Crawford Co., Cranberry Township, where he dealt in real estate quite extensively, and lived there thirty-four years, when he moved to the beautiful farm on which he now lives. By his first wife there were seven children - Jacob,

I Nov, 30, 1849, and Christine, Sept. 30, 1854. His first wife died March 14, 1868. He was again married April 12, 1870, to Mrs. Barbara (Walker) Foust, born March 18, 1832, who had one daughter, Christine, born July 24, 1855, by her first husband, Taylor Weingartner. Mr. Eberhart, with his wife and four surviving children, who are all married, are members of the

JOHN GEORGE EBERHART, farmer ; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was born June 30, 1844, and is a son of George Frederick and Catharine Elizabeth (Hamm) Eberhart, of Cranberry- Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. He is the second son of a family of five children, three daughters and two sons. His father was a native of Germany, and his mother a native of Pennsjlvania. The subject of this sketch accepted the limited educational advantages aiforded, and attended school when the opportunity was given him, working on the farm with his father and studying when he had a few spare moments, until about 19 years of age. He then engaged in farming until 22 years of age, when he was united in marriage Sept. 24, 1866, to Elizabeth Sheber, daughter of Gottlieb and Christina (Heckenlively) Sheber. This union was blessed with four children - Matilda Jane, born July 24, 1867 ; Mary Corena, Oct. 17, 1869; Johii Benjamin, June 3, 1872, and Sarah Naomi. June 19, 1S7.'). all of whom are living at home with their pari iils. Mr. Eberhart's magnificent surroundings show a marked degree of ability in his chosen avocation. He and his estimable wife are members of the (Jerman M. E. Church, of Holmes Township, and are prosperous and happy.

Biogkaphical Sketches

William and MaiT (Harden) Fralick, who were of Scotch-Irish descent. He woriied on a farm with his father during the summer, and in the winter attended school, until his 13th j'ear, when his parents removed to this countj- and settled on the Rowse farm, now occupied by A. Monnett. Thej- lived here from spring until fall, and then removed to the extreme north of Holmes Township and entered 80 acre's of land, with patent given by Andrew Jackson. Here they erected a log cabin, worked hard and endured the privations of a pioneer life. In the spring of 1834, he came to Bucyrus, and commenced work in the flour and saw mill of Elias Slage. He worked during the time, when the water-power was sufficient to run the mill, and during dull times he returned to his father's farm, and put in his time there ; he worked at the mill from 1834 to 1846, in which year he moved on his father's farm, and lived there several years. In 1853, he commenced a store at Wingert's Corners, and in 1855 built a new storeroom, which he now occupies. He also worked the farm, in connection with his mercantile pursuits. Mr. Fralick is now engaged in the mercantile business at Wingert's Corners, and is doing well. He is a prominent man in bis township, having held several offices, and has been Justice of the Peace for 15 years, being the only Republican in his neighborhood. Himself and wife are both members of the Reformed Church. He was married to Ann , Maria Shnpp Oct. 6, 1840. She is a daughter ' of John and Ann Shupp, of Wingert's Corners, and is a native of Dauphin Co., Penn. Their union was blessed with nine children, of whom Henry, Isaiah, Mary and Sarah are deceased. Margaret J. married Samuel Flicldnger ; Lavinia married Samuel Swank, and John married Matilda Shirk, of Holmes Township ; Rebecca and Daniel are at home.

SAMUEL FLICKINGER, farmer ; P. 0. BucjTus. The subject of this sketch was born March 21, 1837, in Dauphin Co.. Penn., and is the ninth child in a family of twelve. His father, also named Samuel, came to Stark Co. at an early day, and from there removed to this county, where he lived until his death, in 1872. The subject of our sketch spent his youth on a farm, and received a common-school education. At the age of 28, he commenced saw-milling, and has been engaged in the business some fifteen years. He is a well-known and highly respected citizen of Holmes Township, and is well respected by all who know him. He was married, Dec. 28, 1867, to Margaret J. Fralick, daughter of a prominent merchant of Wingert's Corners. This union has been blessed with two children - Clarissa and Fanny Blanche.

ISRAEL GOODWIN (deceased), Bucyrus ; was born April 4, 1833, and was the son of William A. and Rebecca (Helpman) Goodwin. He was a carpenter by trade, and followed the occupation for several years, and then engaged in farming until his death, which occurred Jul}' 18, 1874. He was a man universally respected, and a good husband and father. He was married Nov. 12, 1857, to Lovina Heller, daughter of D. J. Heller, and who still survives him. Of this marriage there are six children - Mary Ellen, born Oct. 23, 1858, married William A. ]McBride, and is living in the township ; Angeline, born March 4, 1861 ; Alice, March 28, 1863; Maud, Oct. 20, 1865; Minerva, Jan. 2, 1868, and Leander, June 22, 1874. Mrs. Goodwin is living on her farm in Holmes Township, and is in very comfortable circumstances, and is respected by all who know her.

TILGHMAN H. GEORGE, former; P. 0. Broken Sword; was born May 12, 1834; is a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Houpt) George, who were natives of Northampton Co., Penn. They moved to Wyandot Co., Ohio, in the fall of 1853. After residing there for some time they moved to Crawford Co., Ohio ; thence to Seneca Co., Ohio. The subject of this sketch attended school during the winter months, and worked with his father at shoemaking until about 21 years of age, when he engaged for himself in shoemaking, then in the manufacture of cigars, and afterward in the carpenter's trade. About twenty -one years ago, he began his agricultural life, which he has run quite successfully, and, within the past five years, has added a threshing machine of the latest improved style to his large stock of machinery, and has, b}- his extensive adoption of maehinerj' in agriculture, been liberally remunerated for his skill and energy. He was" married Nov. 27, 1856, to Sarah Miller, a daughter of Jonathan and Anne (Shupp) Miller, who were natives of Dauphin Co., Penn. By this marriage, there were seven children - William Henry, born April 24, 1858 ; Wesley E., July 14, 1859 ; John Adams, Jan. 7, 1861 ; an infant son died on day of birth, April 5, 1862; Anna E., June 26,"l869; Roily Edgar,

Feb. 25, 1872, aud Rosetta, April 30, 1876. William H. was married iu March. 1880, to Lena Sterns, of Lykens Township, this county. Wesley is engaged in business iu Seneca Co., Ohio, and the rest of the family are at home with their parents. Mr. George has been a prominent man in the township, having held some important offices. He and his wife are members of the Albright Church, and are respected and esteemed by all who know them.

ELIZABETH HEINLEN, farmer ; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was born Nov. 20, 1844 ; is a daughter of Christopher and Rachel (Wagner) Auck, of Crawford Co., widow of the late Henry Heinlen, who died March 23, 1877, who was a son of Lewis and Hannah (Wise) Heinlen. Since her husband's death, she has taken charge of the business pertaining to a farm of 160 acres, showing by the extensive improvements which she has made, and the high state of cultivation under which she has the land, that the weaker sex are capable of assuming responsible positions, if the opportunity is given them. She was married to Henry Heinlen Feb. 4, 1868. From this union there were four children - Clara Malinda. born Nov. 28, 1868 ; Manuel Edward, born May 6, 1871 ; Caroline Rebecca, born Nov. 26, 1873 ; Sarah Elmira, born Oct. 31, 1876, died March 8, 1877 ; the remaining three are living at home with their mother. Jlrs. Heinlen and her husband were members of the German Reformed Church at Wingert's Corners.

JOHN HOLMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Nov. 7, 1828 ; son of Martin and Rosanna (Foy) Holman, the former of Beaver Co., Penn., where he resided until he was about 12 years of age, when he moved to the State of Kentucky, where he resided for a time, then moved to Brown Co., Ohio, thence to Ross Co., where he learned the currier's trade, which he followed for a time with an older brother. He afterward mo\ed to Crawford Co., where he underwent the trials of an early pioneer life, working at his trade and clearing up the countrj*. Our subject was born in Crawford Co., when that county was in its infancy, and when educational advantages were limited ; but by his diligence he obtained a moderate education by attending school in winter, and working with his father until about 22 years of age, when he attended college for a time at Oberlin University, Westerville, Ohio. He then engaged in farming, working at the carpenter's trade and teaching, for about three years, aud afterward farming and teaching for several years. He was married Oct. 5, 1854, to Hannah M. Brown, daughter of Asa and Eliza (Lee) Brown, of Crawford Co. This union was blessed with live children - Lucelia E., born July 27, 1855 ; Jay B., born Nov. 21, 1859 ; Guy C, born April 10, 1864, died Dec. 8, 1870 ; Carrie A., born July 15, 1872, and Myrtle, born March 14, 1874 ; all those living are at home with their parents. Our subject was elected Justice of the Peace in 1865, which office he tilled creditably for fifteen consecutive years. He was also Township Clerk for seven years, and Township Trustee for three terms. He is now a member of the Board of Directors of the Crawford County Farmers' Fire Insurance Company. He has lived in this county for over fifty-one years, and he, with his estimable wife and family, are members of the Lutheran Church of Holmes Township, much esteemed and loved by all who know them.

MARY HEMMINGER, farmer ; P. O. Bucyrus ; was born Jan. 1, 1812, of Irish-English descent. Her parents were James and Sarah (Hawks) Martin ; the former, a native of Ireland, went to a place at that time eleven miles from London, England, but which is now in the city, where he engaged in business and married Sarah Hawks. They took passage from London in the fall of 1822, being nearly three months on the voj-age, landing in Philadelphia about fifty-eight years ago. On their voyage across the " brinj' deep, " and, during a severe storm, their ship's rudder was lost, and they were left drifting at the mercy of the wind and waves ; but, by the bravery of the men, several of whom lost their lives in attrirapting the necessary repairs, having to work under the water, the ship was saved. One brave old sailor, whose memory our subject will always reference, succeeded in making fast the rudder, thereby effecting a safe landing. Some time after arriving in this country, her parents moved to this State, where they underwent all the trials, suf fering and exposure of an early pioneer life. The subject of this sketch, being the " cow-boy " of the family, was many times for days and nights in the woods, being at one time twentysix miles from home, and, overtaken by darkness, she was compelled to wait in the howling wilderness, with none but the Great Spirit to protect her, but hoping for the moon to rise, that she might be directed in her course. Her father's cabin was frequented bj- the Indians, by dozens and scores, almost crowding the family from their humble home, that they might be sheltered from the raging elements without. The husband of the subject of this sketch was twice married ; first to Miss Fllizabeth Spahr, iir 1825. ;uid after her death to Miss Marv Martin, on May 13, 1830. They moved to tiie farm on which the widow now lives, about the year 1838. This union was blessed with thirteen children, eight of whom are living, five having died in infancy. Those living are James, born Feb. 4, 1831 ;'Marv Ann M., June 10, 1832 ; Sarah J., Feb. 14, 1834 ; Martha, Aug. 31, 1838 ; Charlotte, March 8. 1841 ; John, June 10,

1848 ; Jacob, Feb. 7, 1851, and Marsella, June 29, 1855 ; all of whom are married and living in the great State of Ohio. Mr. Heraminger had been seriously indisposed for three 3"ears before his death, and bore his afflictions at all times with cheerfulness and resignation, although confined to his bed most of the time, death releasing him Sept. 6, 1877. at the advanced age of nearly 80 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, was a desirable neighbor and a man of his word, prompt in fulfilling his contracts to the best of his abilitj', and lived and died esteemed and respected by all who knew him.

DANIEL J. HELLER, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Aug. 7, 1814, in Dauphin Co., Penn. He attended school in winter, and worked with his father until about 18 years of age, when he engaged in farming with his father until his marriage, which occurred in October, 1833, to Catharine Ginrick, who was born July 15, 1816, the daughter of Jacob and Mar}' (Fishbaum) Ginrick, a respected farmer of Dauphin Co., Penn. After marriage, they engaged in farming in Dauphin Co. for about four years, and then moved to Liberty Township, where thej* lived about twenty-seven }'ears, when they moved to the farm on which they now reside. Their marriao;e was blessed with thirteen children - Elizabeth, born Feb. 20, 1835 ; Mary, Jan. 5, 1837 ; Lovina, May 15, 1839 ; Lucy A., Dec. 7, 1841 ; Jonathan G., March 12, 1844 ; Susanna, Oct. 13, 1846 ; Sarah J., Jan. 14,

Dec. 12, 1860, and Ida A., March 1, 1864. Su- I sanna died June 21, 1849 ; eleven are still living. Elizabeth married George Frame, son of a farmer of Holmes Township, and moved to Johnson Co., Kan., where they now reside. 1 Mary married Aaron J. Quaintance Oct. 9, 1836 ; Lovina married Israel Goodwin, now deceased, Nov. 12, 1857 ; Lucy married Emanuel Aumillcr in the fall of 1860 ; Jonathan G. was married to Lovina Quaintance March 15, 1866 Sarah J. to Jacob Sheckler March 20, 1867 Melissa A. to Frank Johnson Dec. 15, 1872, and William H. married Amelia Stewart Dec. 23, 1875. Mr. Heller, by hard labor and frugal living, has given his large and interesting familj' a sufficiency of this world's goods, and as good educational advantages as their common schools aflforded. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church, and are verv much respected by all who know them.

JOHN JOHNSON, farmer ; P. O. Bucyrus; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Nov. 20, "1829, and is the 3-oungest of a family of four children born to Jacob Johnson. The subject of our sketch removed to Crawford County in 1844, and commenced farming. He was in his youth denied the advantages of education, having never gone to a school in his life. However, he rose above the disadvantages of his situation, and acquired by his own efforts an education of practical worth and benefit. He was a member of Co. L, lOth 0. V. C, and served eighteen months, when he was discharged on account of disability. He was a good soldier, and fought bravely in the defense of the rights of man and the preservation of the Union. He was married, Dec. 20, 1847, to Susanna Lonnes, and has four children - Franklin L., John W., Theodore and Marj- Etta. Three of these are married, and are living near their father, in good circumstances. Mr. Johnson is a prominent citizen of his community and universally respected.

PETER T. JAMES, farmer ; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was born March 23, 1850, eldest sou of Jesse and Marj' (Wells) James, natives of the Buckeje State ; they moved to Crawford County in the fall of 1847, to the farm on which they now reside. After moving to Holmes Township, in the wilderness, they cleared a space in the woods large enough for the erection of a rude log cabin, which the father built to shelter his family ; then he went to work with a will which showed a determination to accomplish the great work which was before him. Their beautiful buildings, pleasant surroundings, and the large income of their broad and fertile fields, is the reward of hard labor, good management and frugal living in an early pioneer life. The father died April 25, 1878, in the 57th j'ear of his age. leaving three sons and two daughters - Peter T., Thomas, Maggie, Elizabeth and Henry, and an estimable wife to mourn the loss of a true husband and noble father. Thomas was married, Oct. 25, 1877, to Allie Linn, daughter of William and Hannah (Fralick) Linn, respected farmers of this township. Jesse James and wife were members of the Evangelical Association ; were always engaged in good works, such as building churches and assisting the poor and needy. Politically, they are Reiniblicans to the core, and the core is also Repulilican.

WILLIAM KERR, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Aug. 24, 1808, and is the son of William and Sarah (Abraham) Kerr, and is of Welsh-Irish descent. In the fall of 1832, in company with a colony of twenty-one, he removed to this State and settled in Whetstone Township, near the Plains. He lived here until 1877, when he removed to his present home. He was married. Feb. 14. 1838, to Miss Jane Clark, of Whetstone Township. This union was blessed with nine children - Archibald, Ann, Alexander E., Nancy, Elizabeth, Sophia, Jane, IMargaret, and a son who died in in fancy. Those living are all married, and doing well. Archibald entered Co. K, 81st 0. V. L, in the fall of 1862, under Maj. W. H. Cham- j berlain. and died at Corinth, Miss., of a fever, Dec. 1, 1862, aged 24 years 9 months and 25 | days. Mr. Kerr has made his property by : hard labor and frugality, and is now in com- j fortable circumstances. He and his wife are I both members of the Presbyterian Church of Bucyrus, and have been so for twenty-five 1 years. I

WILLIAM LINN, farmer ; P. O. Bucyrus ; I is a well-known resident of this township, j where he has lived since the year 1834. He I was born on Sept. 6, 1805, and is the son of | John and Margeretta Linn, who came from | Germany in 1834. and settled in this portion 1 of the county, where he has ever since resided. He has raised five children, who are now all ! married, and in prosperous, well-to-do conditions in life. Their names are William, Sophia, Lewis, Caroline and Julia. The father is a frugal, industrious man, who has labored hard throughout his lifetime to accumulate his property, and is now an old and highly respected citizen.

JOSEPH LONNES, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born March 17, 1802, in Berkeley Co., Va., near the town of Bath. He is the son of John and Jlay (Spahr) Lonues. A singular coincidence connected with his birth is that he was born in the same house that had been the scene of his motlier's birth also. When he had reached his 9th year, his father removed to Columbiana Co., Ohio, and settled some six miles from the Ohio River. He was the oldest of eleven children, seven of whom are now living, and a large share of farm work fell to him in early life. He was married, in 1829, to Miss Jane Boeman, and seven children are the fruits of this marriage. One of his sons, Lambert, was stabbed and killed by one Joseph Morran. All of his children have been given good starts in life, and all are now doing well. Mr. Lonnes is a self-made man, and has accomplished all b}' hard labor and frugal industry. He is one of the much-respected citizens of his township, and is a stanch Republican.

BENJAMIN LUST, farmer ; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was born July 24, 1854 ; is a son of Frederick and Sophia (Buhl) Lust, residents of Lykens Township. His father was a native of Germany, his mother a native of Pennsylvania. Benjamin attended school in winter and worked with his father on the farm the remainder of the time, until about 17 years of age, when he engaged in farming with his father until after attaining his majority. He was married, March 2, 1876, to a Miss Eberhart, daughter of George Frederick and Catharine Elizabeth (Hamm) Eberhart. After marriage, Benjamin resided on his father-in-law's farm for about three years, when he purchased the farm on which he now resides. Of his father's family, there were eight children - four sons and four daughters - of whom Benjamin was the fourth son, for whom, cin ac<'ount of his energy and ability, we predict a liriiilit future.

ABRAHAM LICHTENWALTER, farmer; P. 0. Bucyrus; was born Sept. 17, 1817, in Stark Co., Ohio, and is the second son of Michael and Mary (Eyster) Lichtenwalter. He received but about eight months' schooling in his whole life, the remainder of his time being devoted to work on the farm. He was married, Feb. 7, 1839, to Elizabeth Allbaugh, of Stark Co., and, the following fall, removed to Crawford Co. and settled in Holmes Township, at a time when it was very sparselj- settled, and when the greatest amount of hard work was necessary to bring the soil to a good state of cultivation. His marriage resulted in ten children, of whom Harriet died at IS j'ears of age ; Emeline died at the age of 3 years ; Michael at 4 months ; Nancy Ann at 9 years of age, and two more in very early infancy. Those married are Mary Eve, bora Maj- 16, 1847. married to Jacob Linn, May 16, 1871, died July 31, 1871, of typhoid fever ; Matilda Elizabeth, born April 16, 1850, married to Edwin Chapman Sept. 2, 1869 ; they had four children - Charles Clinton, Laura Bell, Alberta, and one who died in early infancy ; William H., born Aug. 22, 1852, living at home, and working the farm for his father ; was married to Candace Correll, daughter of Jacob Correll, a farmer of Holmes Township ; she died Jul}- 23, 1877 ; William was remarried Dec. 25, 1879, to Alice C. Reinsberger, daughter of John Reinsberger, a resident and prominent farmer of Carroll Co., Ohio ; Elmira, born Jan. 24, 1857, married to Levi Sponseller Feb. 11, 1874 ; living near Bloomville, Seneca Co., Ohio. There are three children - Myrta May, born March 15, 1876 ; 011a J., born Dec. 5", 1877 ; Orrie F. A., born May 7, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Lichtenwalter are genial and well-respected citizens of their township, and are greatly esteemed by all who know them.

JACOB MILLER, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Aug. 17, 1820, and is the youngest son of John A. and Mary E. (Wert) Miller, residents of Dauphin Co., Penn. They moved to ' Crawford Co. in October, 1830. and settled in Todd, then Sycamore, Township. After living there about ten years, they removed to Holmes Township, where they lived, and died twentyfive years ago. Our subject worked on the farm and received a common education. At : the age of 22 j'ears, he married Miss Pollj' Shupp, daughter of a respected citizen of Holmes Township. This wife dying, he was again married, only to again lose the wife of his affections. He married his third and last wife, Mary Ream, | on April 13, 1852. He has had nine children ; born to him. Those living are Thomas, Eliza- !

beth, Sarah, Eve, Christopher, Maria and Emma. Catharine and John died in infancy. Mr. Miller and wife are both members of the Lutheran Church, are exemplar}' Christians, and are well esteemed in the township where they live.

STEPHEN McBRIDE, farmer ; P. O. Bucyrus ; was born May 5. 1 809. and is a son of John and Ann (Maloy) McBride, natives of Virginia, who moved to Columbiana Co., Ohio, about the year 1804. Our subject attended school a few months in earl}- life, and assisted his father on the farm until marriage, and two or three years thereafter, then moved to Crawford County, Nov. 15, 1836. with his wife and two children, having been married March 3, 1831, to Eliza Weismau, a native of Cumberland Co., Penn. ; by this union there was one child, Mahlon, born April 18, 1832. His second marriage was to Hannah Boyle, June 13, 1833, of Columbiana County, by whom he had two children - Eliza Jane, born June 19, 1834, and Sarah Ann, June 22, 1837; some time after, he was again called upon to lay away beneath the sod the one upon whom his affections had been centered, and on the 19th of July, 1840, he was married for the third time to Patience Lewis, of Crawford County, by whom he had ten children - Elizabeth, born June 18, 1841 ; John, April 26, 1843 ; Joshua L., Feb. 9, 1845 ; Wm. Lockard, Jan. 14, 1847 ; Jeremiah J., Sept. 16, 1849; Hannah M., April 4, 1852; Rachel U., May 7, 1834; Stephen A., June 7. 1856; Martha M., June 11, 1859. and Reuben R., April 30, 1866 ; all of whom are living and married except the two youngest, who are at home assisting their parents. John served in the late war over four years ; was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga, and served and suffered nineteen months and eight days of pristm life in six different Southern hells, but his life was spared and he returned home. Mr. McBride, his wife and most of the family, are members of the United Brethren Church ; working with a willing hand for the advancement of the ''cause and kingdom" here. Mr. McBride, at the advanced age of 72 years, is hale and hearty, able to work, and to enjoy the rewards of his beautiful home and the abundance of his farm, which has been given him for the toil and suffering which he endured in his early pioneer life.

Co., Ohio, is the son of Stephen MeBride. He attended school in the winter, and assisted his father until about 20 years of age, when he engaged in farming. He was married Nov. 3, 1855, to Sarah Jane Hemminger ; by this union there are seven children - William A., bora Sept. 24, 1856 ; Samuel B., Dec. 30, 1858 ; Emmerellis, June 23, 1861, Marsella, Jan. 23, 1866 ; Ida, March 23, 1868 ; Sadie, June 29, 1874, and Stephen M., Feb. 19, 1877, all living and at home, except William, who married Angeline Goodwin, on Aug. 8, 1878, and Emmerellis, married to a Miss Doufler, Dec. 17, 1877. Mr. McBride and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and excellent people.

DANIEL McCLANE, retired farmer ; P. 0. Wingert's Corners ; was Ijorn July 30, 1809, in Dauphin Co., Penn., and is the oldest son of John and Eve (Jury) McClane, who both died in Pennsylvania. Mr. McClane was raised on a farm, and attended district school. He also learned the trade of a weaver with his father at home. He was married June 29, 1828, to Elizabeth Shaffner, in his own State, she lieing eight days younger than her husband. Two years later. May 5, 1830, he removed to this county, and since 1869, has been a resident of Holmes Township. He is an old and highly respected citizen, and though 71 j-ears old his hair is not whitened, but retains its raven black color. Mr. and Mrs. McClane are both estimable Christians, and members of the Evangelical Association of Wingert's Corners. Of their marriage, there were eleven children, all of whom are dead, and but one grandchild is left as heir or descendant. The names of their children are John Martin, Sarah Adn, Leah Jane, Nancy Loretta, Lucy, Sylvester ; the remainder all died in infancy. Sarah married Martin Ditty, of Holmes Township ; John Martin married Polly Hiesch, whose daughter, Loretta, is now living.

WILLIAM MATEER, farmer; P. O. Bucyrus ; was born Sept. 9, 1 823, eldest .son of James and Elizabeth (Shrum) (Spangler) Mateer, near Rosstown, York Co., Penn. His mother was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penn., Dec. 5, 1793; father born Aug. 31, 1794, near Lisburn, Cumberland Co., Penn., of Scotch-Irish descent. William Mateer, our subject's great-grandfather, started to this country from Ireland, early in 1700, with his familj', consisting of wife and four sons - William, James,

Robert and John, and buried all at sea ; after settling in America he had four other sons, whom he named same as first four. The subject of our sketch attended school in winter, and worked with his father on the farm in summer, until about 21 years of age, af which time he engaged in farming with his father, until his 23d year, when he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Ann Wagoner on Sept. 8, 1 846 ; she was l)orn Feb. 12, 1825, youngest daughter of Jacob and Susannah (Draver) Wagoner, respected farmers of Cumberland Co., Penn. Mrs. Mateer's father was born Oct. 8, 1787, her mother Dec. 1, 1784. They moved from Cumberland Co., Penn both in their 81st year, there being but seven months difference in their ages. Our subject attended school and remained on the farm until he was about 22 3-ears of age. He was married, Dec. 10, 1846, to Catharine Cover, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Zent) Cover, who was born Dec. 24, 1825. The^' have had seven children - Joshua, born Dee. 18. 1849, and died April 22, 1875; Julia Ann, born April 8. 1851 ; Daniel, Dec. 23, 1847 ; Lavinia, Nov. 8. 1852 ; Moses, Oct. 10, 1854 ; George, Nov. 13, 1857, and Eliza, July 11, 1859. Daniel married Elmira Aumiller, who died Nov. 25, 1879. Julia Ann married Eli Miller. Lavinia married Elias Crali. Moses married Hannah Taylor, and two are living at home. Mr. Spahr moved on to his present farm one year after his marriage, and has lived there ever since. He has worked hard to acquire his propert}', and has been industrious and frugal. He has always been a Democrat, and has been Trustee of the township. He is a member of the United Brethren Church of Bucyrus, of which church his son Moses is Pastor. He is a man universally respected in the township, and a devoted Christian worker in the cause of his Master.

REBECCA SELLS, fei-mer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; the widow of Jacob Sells, was born April 13, 1813, and is the daughter of John and Anne (Malvy) McBride. She attended district school until about 19 years of age, when she engaged in teaching school, in which occupation she was emploj-ed for about six j-ears, when she was married Oct. 4, 1838, to Jacob Sells, who was a son of Peter and Barbara (Sluss) Sells, of Stark Co., Ohio, who moved to Crawford Co., about the year 1831. Jacob and Rebecca went to keeping house, immediately after marriage, in a home of their own on the TifHn road, whore they lived several years. Jacob was an architect and builder by profession, and, on account of his extensive business, was compelled to be away from home the greater portion of the time, thus leaving to the care of his noble wife a large family of children. Mrs. Sells is a woman of great force of character, and has an indomitable will and courage ; sharing the hardships and trials of an early pioneer life, she displayed a noble Christian character, and in all that which is most beautiful in woman - the love of home, husband and children - she is the perfect type of the true wife and mother. Mrs. Sells suffered many trials on account of her fearless advocacy of abolition principles, their residence being in a communit}' where secessionism predominated, and also from her husband's absence of seventeen months during the war, he being in attendance at the land sales in the Osage country, Missouri. Their communication being cut off, she supposed him to be dead, but had not lost all hope, until one day she was notified that the corpse of her husband was awaiting her at Bucyrus, to which place she went almost broken-hearted. The body was identified by the family and friends, but, before removing the corpse, what must have been her surprise, joy and gladness, upon being put in possession of a communication from her husband stating that he would be with them in a few short hours, may be imagined ; thus a scene of the deepest sadness was turned to one of rejoicing and gladness. Mrs. Sells is a twin sister of Mrs. Lockard, living near Cleveland, whose family has gained so much notoriety in different parts of the country. Mrs. Sells was blessed with ten children - John, born Aug. 22, 1840, and died May 15, 1842 ; Annie E., born Jan. 11. 1841 , Sarah Cordelia, born Aug. 20, 1843; Mary E., born July 4. 1845 ; Susan M., born Jan." 7, 1847; Isaac D., born Jan. 1, 1S49; Jeremiah M., born Feb. 3, 1851 ; Jennie R., born Aug. 14, 1856 ; Newton V., born July 17, 1858, and Jay J., born July 1, 1860 ; seven of these are married, and two daughters, Marj' and Jennie, single are still living at home. Newton V. was formerly a law student at Ann Arbor, Mich., was engaged with a surveying partj- in the West, and lecturing on temperance ; he is a rising young man and now studying in Columbus. Ohio. Jay J. is a student at the Columbus Medical College ; Isaac D. is a portrait painter and sign-writer, and Jeremiah a prominent farmer in Wood Co., Ohio. Jacob Sells died May 21 , 1874. after a severe illness of seven months. The widow and family are members of the Lutheran Church.

HENRY SHUPP. farmer; P. 0. Bucyrus; was born Dec. 29, 1815, in Dauphin Co., Penn., and is the third son of .Michael and Margaret (Wise) Shupp. His father removed to Crawford Co. in May, 1828. and entered 80 acres of land on Broken Sword, in Holmes Township. There they lived eight years, and then moved on the farm where Mr. Shupp now lives, and where his father lived till his death. He lived at home until his marriage, some thirty-two years ago, to Dora Kasterday.daughterofa respected citizen of Liberty Township. They iiave six children - Malinda, Lucia Ann, Louisa. Solomon, Ilem-y and Charles. All of his children except Charles are married and doing well, a portion of them being in Neliraska. Mr. Shnpp and his wife are botli estimable members of the community, and members of lilt' I'lvangelical Association.

S.VMI'KL SIIIJPP. farmar; was i),>ni Aug 2, 1828. in Dauphin Co., Penn.. and is the youngest son of John and Anne Maria ( Yeager) Shupp. His father removed to the farm where the subject of our sketch now lives, in the spring of 1831. He worked on the farm and attended school until he was 21. when he was married, in October, 1848. to Mary Young. She died some time after, leaving one child. Emma Clara, aged 2 months. He was remarried, in the spring of 1851, to Rosanna Schaal, daughter of a respected farmer of Holmes Township. There are six cliiltlren of this marriage - John, Mary A., Simon L.. Sarah J., Rebecca A. and Emma E., all of whom are living, and all are married save Simon and Emma. His second wife died in February, 18li3, and he has since then married to Elizabeth Gerhart, of Holmes Township. There are two children of this marriage - Edwin and Rolandus. Mr. Shupp has been a member of the church and a prominent Class-leader, and, since his connection with the church, has been an exhorter and local preacher, doing valuable work for the cause of the blaster.

SAMUEL SHAFFNER, former; P. O. Bucyrus ; was born Dec. 13, 1811, in Dauphin Co., Penn., and is the son of Martin and Sarah (Fleisher) Shafl'ner. He was reared on a farm, and attended school until his 14th year. In 1829, his parents removed to Whetstone Township, settling on the Boyer farm. When about 15 years of age, he was apprenticed to John Bretz, to learn tanning, but at the end of two and a half years, he came with his father to this county, and assisted on the farm. He was married, May 8, 1832, to Miss Frances Shultz, of this county. B}' this marriage there were three children - Henry was born Oct. 17, 1833, and was killed at Franklin, Tenn., while fighting in defense of his counhy. He was before this taken prisoner, and almost starved bj- the inhumanity of his captors, at Belle Isle, but, being exchanged, he came home, recruited his health and returned to the field, experiencing many hairbreadth escapes, and was finally killed. Martin was born April 5, 1838, and he also served in the war ; was at the siege of Vicksburg, and in many of the hard-fought battles for three years, and escaped without a scratch. Alter the war, he engaged in farming, and removed to Wood Co., where he died in June, 1879; Sarah was born July 1, 1842; she married William Kinney, and is living near Warsaw, Ind. Mr, Shaffner's first wife died Sept, 13, 1858, His second marriage occurred, Nov, 25, 1860, to Miss Hannah Martin, who died June 3, 1869, Es(iuire Sliatliier is one of the prominent men of his township, having held several offices of trust and responsibility, for which he was especially fitted. He is a member of the M, E, Church of Holmes Township, and an exemplary Christian gentleman.

GEORGE STROHM, farmer ; P. O. Bucyrus; was born Nov. 20, 1844. in Southern France ; son of Frederick and Mary E. llodebach. His parents moved to New York State at Waterloo, the jouruej- across the ocean lasting thirty-five days, and. after a residence there of six years, they removed to Annapolis, this county. After a residence here of eleven j-ears. he removed to the farm where he now lives. His father died in 1 8G4, and he bought the property of the other heirs. He was maiTied, March 2, 1871, to Catherine Leil2y, of Holmes Township. They have four children - IMary Eve, Rosa, Frederick Francis and John George - all living at home. His mother died on April 19, 1874. Mr. Strohm is a prominent and influential citizen, is an industrious farmer and an honor to the community in which he lives. Both himself and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church of Bucyrus. and are estimable people. ' HANNAH SAWYER, farmer; P. 0. Bucyrus; was born Maj' 4, 1830, and is a daughter of Andrew and Rebecca (Heaton) Ridgeley, the former a native of JLaryland, the latter of Pennsylvania; they moved to Crawford Co. about the time of the Revolutionary war, the father enlisting soon after their removal. The subject of this sketch was married May 15, 1851, to S. F, Sawyer, a prominent farmer; nine children blessed this union - William S., Ann Eliza, Simon J., Melville J., Emma A., John B., Rebecca I, J,, Wilmer A. and Frank F,, all of whom are living except Melville J., and four of whom are at home and four married. Mr. S. F. Sawyer died Oct. 20, 1878, of that terrible artiictiou, cancer, after sufleriug all that man could sutler, leaving a widow and four children on the farm, to care for themselves.

SIDNEY L. SPOKE, farmer; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was boru July 10, 1833, and is a son of David C. and Lucy L. (Long) Spore, the former born in Schenectady Co., N. Y., the latter of Canada, about fifty miles from Montreal. They moved to Chattield Township, this county, in June, 1837, and bought a piece of land with about three acres cleared and a log cabin. Upon this they labored and endured the privations of a newly settled country, the father teaching school in the winter time, at 50 cents a day, to obtain a sustenance for his family, and, on one occasion before leaving his family, the father had purchased a barrel of flour, lor which he had paid thirty-six days' labor in teaching, and which was to be delivered to his family ; so he tooli his departure, trusting that all would be well with his little flock. But not so ; on his return he found his family in a famishing condition, the flour not having been delivered, and they had subsisted for six whole days on nothing but parched rye. In 1857, after a twenty years' residence, they sold the farm, the mother afterward moving to Macon Co., 111., the father having died Dec. 25, 1862. The subject of this sketch has attended school only sixty-three days in his life, going bare-footed one and threefourths miles across the woods and through the snow ; the remainder of the time, until attaining his majority, being spent in assisting in the work of the farm. At 22 years of age, he taught school in the winter, and worked by the month in the summer for three j'ears, and then worked his father's farm for two jears. He enlisted in Co. I, 57th O. V. I., Oct. 8, 1862, and was sent to Nashville, Tenn., where he joined his regiment ; thence to Vicksburg, and was present at the time of Shermans defeat, in the eight-day siege. At that place he had his knapsack stolen from his back by a piece of shell which he never succeeded in bringing to justice. He then participated in the contest at Arkansas Post, which resulted in a glorious victory, for the Union forces took 8,000 prisoners, and reduced the fort. They were theu sent back to Vicksburg, with the combined force under Gen. McClernand, and worked on the canal at that place, and, on account of exposure, suflered from a severe attack of typhoid fever. After recovery from the fever, he was taken with chronic diarrhoea, sent to Lauson Hospital, at St. Louis, and then discharged on account of disability. To use his own language, he says : " I owe the preservation of my life to Mrs. Springer, of Boston, Mass., who was President of the Woman's Union Aid Society, Mrs. Dr. Jones, of St. Louis, and other noble members of that association. Through Mrs. Springer's eflbrts, who walked three miles to Gen. Schotields headquarters, and laid my case before him in person, I procured my discharge." His clothing having been lost, as also his descriptive list, he was unable to draw the necessary money or clothing for his return home ; so, without money or clothing, except a suit of underclothing, which the ladies of the association had given him, he left, the hospital in a weakened and destitute condition ; but through the kindness of the people with whom he came in contact, he was enabled to reach Bucyrus, where he was met by anxious friends. He remained at home recruiting his health for about fifteen months, when he re-enlisted in the 170th 0. V. I.; was promoted to 1st Sergeant, his command being at Nashville, Tenn., on post-duty, and was discharged June 17, 1865. There have been nine children in his family, five of whom are living - Sumner, born July 28, 1858; Honora, Sept. 6, 185;t; And D., July 20, 1861, died Feb. 18, 1880 ; Armeda, March 15, 1863, died March 30, 1863; Ona, June 6, 1864, died same day ; Rufus D., June 6, 1866 ; Benjamin M., Aug. 17, 1868 ; Motta, Jan 10, 1873, died Feb. 2, 1873, Loretta, Sept. 26, 1875. The surviving members of the family are at home, except Sumner, wlio is attending school at Oshkosh, Wis. Mr. Spore and wife are members of the Evangelical Association. He is a Republican.

WILLIAM TAYLOR, farmer; P. O. Bucyrus ; was born April 10, 1811, and is a son of William and Fanny (Foster) Taylor, of Louisa Co., Va., but who moved to Albemarle Co., Va., near the University. He was left an orphan at 4 years of age, by the death of his mother, and at 10 years of age commenced tbe carpenter's trade with his father, at which he is still working in connection with his farm duties. He never attended school a day in his life, but has obtained a good common-school education bj' the study of the Bible, which has been his constant companion for tift^' j'ears. He has also been engajied in the millini; business, as well as carpentering and faniiin}i, liaviiifj; run a grist and saw mill for four ycais bclbrc leavina; Virginia He moved to this county in the fall of 1S33. to what was then Sycamore Township - which was. after the division of the counties, thrown into Wyandot - where he lived for fifteen years, and then moved to Holmes Township, where he ha.s lived ever since. He luis attended every election since 1833. except one, and has been a prominent man in his township. He was married Aug. 12. 183:i, to Patience Sayrs, of Pickaway Co., Ohio. This union has been fruitful of eight children - Josephus, Jasper, Newton. William S.. Ephraim S., Benjamin F.. FJlizabeth F.. Susan Arrainta and Mary Helen, who are all living except Elizabeth, who died in infancj', and Susan A., who died at 33 years of age. leaving one child. Jasper and Kphrniin the only two able-bodied men in the family, oiilistcd iii the 101st O. V. I., went through with Sherman in his raid, and fought in many of the most closelj* contested battles on the field. Jasper only being wounded in the leg. Mr. Taylor and his family have suffered all the ti-ials of a very early pioneer life, in the first clearing-up of the country, but are now reaping their reward in the enjoyment of a beautiful liome. He and his estimable wife have been leading members of the church for forty-eight years, consistent Christians, esteemed and respected by all.

JESSE VORE, fanner ; P. O. Bucyrus ; was born Aug. 15, 1805, in Berks Co.. Penn., and is the eldest son of Absalom and Margaret (Gary) Vore. He attended school until he was about 21, in the meantime learning tailoring, serving three and a half years. He then worked at his trade with George Ossman, of Millikin Center, Penn., until about 1852, when he engaged in farming for about seven years. In March, 1859, he came to Osceola, Crawford Co., and six weeks afterward he purchased the farm on which he now lives, and has improved it and made it " blossom as the rose." He was married March 30. 1830, to Catharine Musser, daughter of a respected farmer of Center Co., Penn. There were eleven children born of this marriage, seven of whom are living - Margaret Ann, Matilda. Absalom, Lewis H., Catharine A., Mary Elizabeth and Alice. Harriet, Julian,

Sarah and John A. are deceased. Those living are married and doing well. Lewis and Mary are in Kansas ; Catharine married Frank Fralick and is living near Hartford City, Blackford Co., Ind. Mr. Vore's success in life is due to his own efforts. His father died when he was very young, leaving a widow with three children to contend against the world alone. Mr. Vore has filled sevei-al offices in the township. He is a member of the German Reformed Church, of Bucyrus, and his wife is a member of the Lutiieran Church of the same city.

ELLIS WINNKIl, farmer; P. 0. Bucyrus; is the son of Abraham and Rachel (Worner) Winner, and was born in Sussex Co., N. J., Oct. 23. 1812. His life was mostly spent in his native State. He was married in Columbia Co., Penn.. in 183(i. to Miss Ruth Parker. He has nine children - Sarah A., Martha J., Lewis, Charles. Hering C, Andrew, Lemuel, Simon Peter and Daniel Webster. Martha J. and Charles reside in Kalamazoo, Mich. Two sons were of his first marriage - Joseph Lloyd, now living in Wilmington, N. C; Chester P. lives in Wayne Co., engaged in wool manufacturing. Mr. Winner's first wife lived but three years, and he was remarried in 1840. She was Mar3- Carr, of Columbia Co., Penn. Mr. Winner was for two years traveling agent in Ohio for the Bucyrus Machine Company, and for two years in Pennsylvania. He was also for three years agent throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania for Monnett's Patent Fence. He is an industrious farmer, and a man who stands eminently in the esteem of those who know him.

i JOHN WENTZ, farmer; P. O. Bucyrus; was born in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Penn., Sept. 1, 1837, and is the eldest son of John and Mary (Monard) Wentz. His parents moved to Blackford Co., Ind., in September. 1839, and Mr. Wentz was here reared on a farm, and has alwa5-s followed agricultural pursuits. He was married. Nov. 26, 1857, to Catharine Greenwich,

1 only daughter of Jacob and Christina Greenwich. They have nine children - Mary E. (who was married, Dec. 4, 1879, to T. J. Caldwell, a prominent farmer in Bucyrus Township), Annette, Clement L., Willis J., Ora Alice, Clara Dell, Ida May. Emma Pearl and John Earl. Mr. Wentz is a prominent citizen and farmer,

CHEISTIAN WILHELM, farmer; P. O. Bueyrus ; was born Feb. 20, 1826, in Wurtemberg, Germany, and emigrated to this country when qnite young, proceeding to Lancaster, Penn., where they wintered, and then moved to Columbiana Co., Ohio, where they lived three years, afterward moving to Crawford County. The subject of this sketch did not attend school in his youth, on account of a lack of knowledge of the English language, he not Iieing able to speak a word of English until after he was 18 j-ears of age. At the age of 14 years he was left an orphan by the death of his father, from which time he worked as a farm hand, except one year, when he worked in Joe Walker's warehouse, at Tiffin, Ohio, until the fall of 1851. when he went to California, and engaged in mining, meeting with considerable success until the spring of 1856 ; when he came back to Ohio in the following July, he commenced clearing on his present farm, and a glance at his beautiful home and pleasant surroundings will be evidence enough of his industry and good management. He was married Dec. 20, 1857, to Esther Houston, four children blessing this union - Sarah E. H., William, Jan. 1, 1861 ; Laura, Jan. 31, 1864, and Ethel, Aug. 13, 1870; Sarah E. was married to Thomas Miller, Sept. 1, 1878; the rest are living at home, assisting their father in household and farm duties, their mother having died Feb. 7, 1875, of that dread disease, consumption, leaving her cares upon her two young daughters, who are taking upon themselves nobly, the responsibilities of the bereaved household.

Broken Sword ; was born Feb. 29, 1808, and is the widow of William Wingart, formerly of Wingert's Corners. The husband of the subject of this sketch did not attend school until after his first marriage, which occurre<l Sept. 19, 1830, to Elizabeth Keener, in Pennsylvania. After marriage, he attended school a short time to learn to write and cipher. Wm, Wingart came to Lykens Township, to what is now Wingert's Corners, about 1835, built a shop, and engaged in the manufacture of furniture until about 1851, when he engaged in mercantile pursuits for six years, and then moved to the farm on which his family now live, on April 3, 1857, improving his farm and commanding the respect of his neighbors, being elected to some of the prominent offices of the township. By his first wife, there were seven children, three of whom are living - Henrv, Louisa, Mary, Maria L., born July 23, 1831 ; Henry M., June 2, 1833 ; Melinda, June 3, 1835 ; Louisa A., Sept. 28, 1836 ; Jane E. and Emma C, twins, born Aug. 11, 1839; Mary E., Oct. 18, 1841. His first wife died Oct. 18, 1841. He was married a second time, at Lykens Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, to Elizabeth Shupp, on Jan. 30, 1842, by whom he had eight children - Martha, born June 9, 1844; Wm. Nelson, April 12, 1846; Jacob Seal, Sept. 25, 1848; James K. Polk, Feb. 9, 1851; Philo Pierce, July 24, 1853; Alice L., Oct. 5. 1855; Sarah C, Nov. 6, 1857, and Delia May, May 28, 1860 ; all of whom are living and married except Delia May, who is living at home with her widowed mother, her father having died, Nov. 25, 1864, after an illness of about four years. They are members of the Albright Church. 't~r~^?

Source changes here: from History of Crawford County and Ohio, by Perrin, William Henry, [from Old Catalog] Comp, published 1881; 13,689 words in this source stream.

Holmes Township

JOHN T. ALBRIGHT, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Dec. 16, 184:6, and is a son of Joseph and Hannah (Jury) Albright, of Whetstone Township ; related to the notable " Albright " who founded the Evangelical Church. The subject of this sketch attended school in the winter, and worked on the farm with his father until about 22 3'ears of age, and then engaged in fi\rraing with his father for two years. He was married Feb. 10, 1870, to Amelia Mc- Cracken, of Holmes Township, who was born Oct. 22, 1847, daughter of Hugh and Martha McCracken. He lived in Liberty Township for three 3'ears after marriage, afterward moving to the farm on which he now resides. Two children have been born to them - Franklin, born Nov. 26, 1870, and Martha Ann, Aug. 27,

1875, both living at home. Our subject has a beautiful farm of 150 acres, which is, by his good management, in a thorough state of cultivation.

DANIEL BRINKMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Feb. 7, 1840, and is the son of Christopher and Mary (Heinlen) Brlnkman. The father was a native of Baden, Germany. He was born in 1802, and died in December,

1 876. The mother is also a native of German3^ Their union was celebrated in the fatherland, and the3' afterward came to this countr3'. There were nine children, six of whom are now living. Daniel is a properous farmer, and is meeting with good success in his business. Of his father's famil3' there were nine children - Henr3', John, Lewis, Christopher, Frederick, Mary, Elizabeth, Daniel, Jacob. Of these, Lewis, Mar3' and

JACOB BRINKMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; a brother of the preceding ; was born Nov. 5, 1842, and is the 3'oungest son of the famil3^ He was brought up on a fai'm, and has always followed this branch of industr3', and has been successful. He has alwa3^s been industrious and frugal, and b3' so doing has placed himself in comfortable circumstances. His father came to Buc3'rus when it was a small hamlet, and after a residence of several years there, the3' removed to Holmes Township. Here the3' erected a rude dwelling, which is still standing, a rude structure, 3'et suggestive of many recollections and hallowed memories. Mr. Brinkman is a prominent man of his township, and is an enterprising farmer.

JOHN P. BLACK, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Oct. 29, 1814, in York Co., Penn., and is the son of James and Martha (Porter) Black. He removed to Clark Co., Ohio, in 1844. and engaged in the manufacture of carriages and farming implements for five 3'ears. He then removed to Brown Township, Delaware Co., engaging in the same business, and, at the end of three 3'ears, removed to Crawford Co., and settled on the farm which he now owns and on which he resides. He has so improved it that it is now one of the finest farms in Holmes Township. He is one of the prominent men of his township, having filled the most prominent offices of the corporation, and has been a member of the school board for twenty 3'ears. He has also been President of the Crawford County Sunday School Union since 1859. For years, he has been an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and a devoted Christian worker. He was married, April 19, 1838, to Margaret Harufl', daughter of Peter Haruff, of Hummelstown, Dauphin Co., Penn. Of this union, there were nine children - Martha B., J. Murray, Mary Agnes, Josephine, Carrie P., Thomas B., Louie J., Annie B. and J. Edmund. Mary A. was the wife of Robert M. Hutchison, and died in her 24th year, leaving a husband and two bright little daughters to mourn her loss. Mrs. Black died Sept. 9, 1847, aged 47, leaving a devoted husband and loving family, who miss her, yet not without hope, having faith that they shall meet again on the shores where partings never come.

PETER BASH, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born July 22, 1819, in Schuylkill Co., Penn., and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Whetstone) Bash. His parents removed to Stark Co., Ohio, when he was but 5 months old. They remained there until his 10th year, when they removed to Bucyrus. His mother dying in 1834, and his father in 1838, he was left somewhat under the care of his grandfather, who entered land in the vicinity of Annapolis, this county. The grandmother of our subject was the first person ever interred in the cemetery of Annapolis. He was married, Sept. 17, 1839, to Susannah Cover, daughter of Samuel Cover, living one mile east of Annapolis. He lived in the vicinity of Annapolis until some 25 years ago, when he removed to his present farm in Holmes Township. Of his marriage, there were born - Samuel, Jacob, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Peter L. and Susannah, all of whom are living ; Mary E. married Jacob Seibert Feb. 8, 1873, and died on May 7, 1874 ; Albert and Henry died in infancy. Four children are married and live near their fathei\ Samuel was married some three years ago, and removed to Huntington Co., Ind. Mr. Bash is a prominent man in his township, and has filled several important offices of trust and i-esponsibility in both townships where he has resided. He is a member of the Dunkard Church, his grandfather having been a Dunkard preacher, and a man highly esteemed.

natives, the former of Lancaster Co., Penn., and the latter of Henry Co., Ind. They moved to Crawford Co., Ohio, about the year 1840, and settled in Holmes Township, a little southeast of Broken Sword. By his father's first marriage there were two children, of which our subject was the oldest ; by his second marriage, two children ; third marriage, six ; fourth marriage, none. The fourth mother of the subject of this sketch is now living at New Winchester, Whetstone Township, this county ; his father having died Oct. 22, 1875. Abraham attended school about one month in the year until 18 years of age, the remainder of the time being devoted to farm work with his father. After his 18th year he engaged in farming ; was married Jan. 21, 1868, to Miss Matilda Selee, daughter of Emeal and Catharine (Spade) Selee, a farmer of note in Holmes Township. By this marriage there were three children - Clara Ellen, born Oct. 27, 1868; Tire Esrom, Feb. 7, 1872 ; Rena, Oct. 7, 1874, all of whom are living at home. Mr. Ditty has cleared up and improved his farm, and is now enjoying the advantages of many broad, well-cultivated and fertile acres. He has also had charge, for the past ten years, of the lai'ge tract of land belonging to the Dalzells, extensive glass manufacturers of Pittsburgh, Penn ; is also a prominent man in the affairs of the township. He had a half-brother in the late war, who was wounded at the battle of Bull Run, was sent home and died. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Association of North America.

RE ASIN EATON, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Dec. 4, 1818, and is the son of John and Catharine (Marker) Eaton. His father was born in W^ashington Co., Md., April 25, 1778, and removed to Ohio in 1804. He removed to this county in 1829, and lived here till his death, July 23, 1850. There are eight children living, four sons and four daughters ; of the sons two are lawyers, one a physician, and our subject, a farmer. Mr. Eaton received a common-school education and worked on his father's farm. He also remained assisting his father until his death. He was married, April 8, 1857, to Margaret E. Hays, daughter of Thomas and Jane (Stevenson) Haj's, born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penn. Her mother came to Bucyrus Christmas Eve, 1840, and depended upon her eldest son, a tinner by trade, for support. Of this union, there were eleven children, of whom seven are living ; they are Kate, married to W. B. Richie, a prominent young lawyer of Lima, Ohio ; John A. married Basha Quaintance, and is one of the rising young lawyers at the Bucjrus bar ; Horace married Ada Fry, daughter of Henry Fry, of Liberty Township ; Harvey married, Jan. 16, 1879, to Flora Shaftner, daughter of Henry Shaftner, who gave his life for his country. Also Reasin, Ethel and Walter at home. Virginia, Mark, George and Nellie died while young. Mr. Eaton is, perhaps, the wealthiest farmer in Holmes Township, and is also one of its most prominent men. He has often been urged by his friends to accept a nomination for the Legislature, but has always declined the honor. By strict attention to business and good management, he has been ver^' successful. Himself and wife are both members of the English Lutheran Church, and by his means and labor it was that the church of which he is a member was erected. Reasin Eaton will long be remembered as a man who loved righteousness, and whose hand was not withdrawn from things of charity - a man universally loved and respected. GEORGE F. EBERHART, farmer ; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was born Jan. 20, 1812. His parents were natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, where our subject was born and attended school. In his 15th year, he was apprenticed to John Myers for three years, to learn the blacksmith's trade, for which he paid $30, and found his own clothing. After his 18th year, his apprenticeship having expired, he worked as a journeyman in his chosen avocation for one year, and then took passage for this country, with his mother and two brothers, his father having died when he was in his 4th year. After a voj'age of forty-two days they landed in New York, thence to Bucyrus, arriving about the 14th of September, 1832. He then engaged as chain carrier for John Schleiver, in laying out the village of Schleivertown, now Annapolis, and afterward at blacksmithing with one Frederick Beard, in the town which they had laid out. He afterward went to Harrisburg, Stark Co., Ohio, and thence to Louisville, same Co., where he run a shop for himself until his marriage, which occurred Feb. 14, 1834, to Catharine Hamm, of Washington Township, Stai'k Co., where he purchased a small piece of land, and lived for about two j^ears, then moved to Liberty Township, Crawford Co., and purchased a small farm, improved it and worked at his trade a few years, then moved back to Stark Co., where he purchased 100 acres and lived for two years ; sold out and again moved to Crawford Co., Cranberry Township, where he dealt in real estate quite extensively, and lived there thirty-four years, when he moved to the beautiful farm on which he now lives. By his first wife there wei'e seven children - Jacob, born Sept. 20, 1836; Mary, July 15, 1838; Elizabeth, Oct. 7, 1841 ; George, June 29, 1844 ; Rosina Catharine, Feb. 28, 1847 ; Margaret C, Nov. 30, 1849, and Christine, Sept. 30, 1854. His first wife died March 14, 1868. He was again married April 12, 1870, to Mrs. Barbara (AValker) Foust, born March 18, 1832, who had one daughter, Christine, born July 24, 1855, by her first husband, Taylor Weingartner. Mr. Eberhart, with his wife and four surviving children, who are all married, are members of the Albright Church.

JOHN GEORGE EBERHART, farmer ; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was born June 30, 1844, and is a son of George Frederick and Catharine Elizabeth (Hamm) Eberhart, of Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. He is the second son of a family of five children, three daughters and two sons. His father was a native of Germany, and his mother a native of Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch accepted the limited educational advantages afibrded, and attended school when the opportunity was given him, working on the farm with his father and studj-ing when he had a few spare moments, until about 19 years of age. He then engaged in farming until 22 years of age, when he was united in marriage Sept. 24, 1866, to Elizabeth Sheber, daughter of Gottlieb and Christina (Heckenlively) Sheber. This union was blessed with four children - Matilda Jane, born July 24, 1867 ; Mary Corena, Oct. 17, 1869 ; John Benjamin, June 3, 1872, and Sarah Naomi, June 19, 1875, all of whom are liviug at home with their parents. Mr. Eberhart's magnificent surroundings show a marked degree of ability in his chosen avocation. He and his estimable wife are members of the German M. E. Church, of Holmes Township, and are prosperous and happj'.

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William and Maiy (Harden) Fralick, who were of Scotch-Trish descent. He worked on a farm with his father during the summer, and in the winter attended school, until his 13th year, when his parents removed to this county and settled on the Rowse farm, now occupied by A. Monnett. They lived here from spring until fall, and then removed to the extreme north of Holmes Township and entered 80 acres of land, with patent given by Andrew Jackson. Here the}^ erected a log cabin, worked hard and endured the privations of a pioneer life. In the spring of 1834, he came to Buc^'rus, and commenced work in the flour and saw mill of Elias Slage. He worked during the time, when the water-power was sufficient to run the mill, and during dull times he returned to his father's farm, and put in his time there ; he worked at the mill from 1834 to 1846, in which year he moved on his father's farm, and lived thei-e several years. In 1853, he commenced a store at Wingert's Corners, and in 1855 built a new storeroom, which he now occupies. He also worked the farm, in connection with his mercantile pursuits. Mr. Fralick is now engaged in the mercantile business at Wingert's Corners, and is doing well. He is a prominent man in his township, having held several offices, and has been Justice of the Peace for 15 years, being the only Republican in his neighborhood. Himself and wife are both members of the Reforaied Church. He was married to Ann Maria Shupp Oct. 6, 1840. She is a daughter of John and Ann Shupp, of Wingert's Corners, and is a native of Dauphin Co., Penn. Their union was blessed with nine children, of whom Henry, Isaiah, Mary and Sarah are deceased. Margaret J. married Samuel Flickinger ; Lavinia married Samuel Swank, and Johnmarried Matilda Shirk, of Holmes Township ; Rebecca and Daniel are at home.

SAMUEL FLICKINGER, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus. The subject of this sketch was born March 21, 1837, in Dauphin Co., Penn., and is the ninth child in a family of twelve. His father, also named Samuel, came to Stark Co. at an early day, and from there removed to this county, where he lived until his death, in 1872. The subject of our sketch spent his youth on a farm, and received a common-school education. At the age of 28, he commenced saw-milling, and has been engaged in the business some fifteen years. He is a well-known and highly respected citizen of Holmes Township, and is well respected by all who know him. He was married, Dec. 28, 1867, to Margaret J. Fralick, daughter of a prominent merchant of Wingert's Corners. This union has been blessed with two children - Clarissa and Fanny Blanche.

ISRAEL GOODWIN (deceased), Bucyrus ; was born April 4, 1833, and was the son of William A. and Rebecca (Helpman) Goodwin. He was a carpenter by trade, and followed the occupation for several 3'ears, and then engaged in farming until his death, which occurred July 18, 1874. He was a man .universally respected, and a good husband and father. He was married Nov. 12, 1857, to Lovina Heller, daughter of D. J. Heller, and who still survives him. Of this marriage there are six children - Mar}' Ellen, born Oct. 23, 1858, married William A. McBride, and is living in the township ; Angeline, born March 4, 1861 ; Alice, March 28, 1863 ; Maud, Oct. 20, 1865 ; Minerva, Jan. 2, 1868, and Leander, June 22, 1874. Mrs. Goodwin is living on her farm in Holmes Township, and is in very comfortable circumstances, and is respected by all who know her.

TILGHMAN H. GEORGE, farmer; P. 0. Broken Sword; was born May 12, 1834; is a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Houpt) George, who were natives of Northampton Co., Penn. They moved to Wyandot Co., Ohio, in the fall of 1853. After residing there for some time they moved to Crawford Co., Ohio ; thence to Seneca Co., Ohio. The subject of this sketch attended school during the winter months, and worked with his father at shoemaking until about 21 years of age, when he engaged for himself in shoemaking, then in the manufacture of cigars, and afterward in the carpenter's trade. About twenty -one years ago, he began his agricultural life, which he has run quite successfully, and, within the past five years, has added a threshing machine of the latest improved style to his large stock of machinery, and has, b}- his extensive adoption of machinery in agriculture, been liberally remunerated for his skill and energy. He was married Nov. 27, 1856, to Sarah Miller, a daughter of Jonathan and Anne (Shupp) Miller, who were natives of Dauphin Co., Penn. By this marriage, there were seven children - William Henry, born April 24, 1858 ; Wesley E., July 14, 1859 ; John Adams, Jan. 7, 1861 ; an infant son died on day of birth, April 5, 1862; Anna E., June 26,'l869 ; Roily Edgar,

Feb 25 1872, and Rosetta, April 30, 1876. WiliiamH. was married in March, 1880, to Lena Sterns, of Lykens Township, this county. Wesley is enoaged in business in Seneca Co., Uhio, and the rest of the family are at home with their parents. Mr. George has been a prominent man in the township, having held some important offices. He and his wife are members of the Albright Church, and are respected and esteemed by all who know them.

ELIZABETH HEINLEN, f^r^ier , P. O. Broken Sword ; was l^orn Nov. 20, 1844 ; is a daughter of Christopher and Rachel (Wagnei) Auc^k of Crawford Co., widow of the late Henry Heinlen, who died March 23, 1877, who was a son of Lewis and Hannah (Wise) Heinlen. Since her husband's death, she has taken charge of the business pertaining to a iarm ot ibu acres, showing by the extensive improvements which she has made, and the high state of cultivation under which she has the land, that the weaker sex are capable of assuming responsible positions, if the opportunity is given them. She was married to Henry Heinlen Feb. 4, 1868 From this union there were tour children - Clara Maliuda, born Nov. 28 18bH ; Manuel Edward, born May 6, 1871 ; Caroline Rebecca, born Nov. 26, 1873; Sarah Elmira born Oct. 31, 1876, died March 8, 18-7 ; the remaining three are living at home with their mother. Mrs. Heinlen and her husband were members of the German Reformed Church at Wingert's Corners. ,. ^ -o

JOHN HOLMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Nov. 7, 1828 ; son of Martin and Rosanna (Foy) Holman, the former ot Beaver Co, Penn where he resided until he was about 1^ years of age, when he moved to the State of Kentucky, where he resided for a time, then moved to Brown Co., Ohio, thence to Ross Co., where he learned the currier's trade, which he followed for a time with an older brother He afterward moved to Crawford Co., where he underwent the trials of an early pioneer life, workina at his trade and clearing up the country. Om- subject was born in Crawford Co., when that county was in its infancy, and when educational advantages were limited ; but by liis dilit^ence he obtained a moderate education by attending school in winter, and working with his father until about 22 years of age, when he attended college for a time at Oberlin University WesterviUe, Ohio. He then engaged m farming, working at the carpenter's trade and teaching, for about three years, and afterward farming and teaching for several years. He was married Oct. 5, 1854, to Hannah M. Brown, dauohter of Asa and Eliza (Lee) Brown, of Crawford Co. This union was blessed with five children - Lucelia E., born July 27, 1855 ; Jay B., born Nov. 21, 1859 ; Guy C, born April 10, 1864, died Dec. 8, 1870 ; Carrie A born July 15, 1872, and Myrtle, born March 14 1874 ; all those living are at home with their parents. Our subject was elected Justice of the Peace in 1865, which office he filled creditably for fifteen consecutive years. He was also Township Clerk for seven years, and Township Trustee for three terms. He is now a member of the Board of Directors of the Crawford County Farmers' Fire Insurance Company. He has lived in this county for over fifty-one years, and he, with his estimable wife and family, are members of the Lutheran Church of Holmes Township, much esteemed and loved by all who know them.

MARY HEMMINGER, farmer : P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born Jan. 1, 1812, of Irish-English descent Her parents were James and fearah (Hawks) Martin ; the former, a native of Ireland, went to a place at that time eleven miles trom London, England, but which is now in the cit;y-, where he engaged in business and married Sarah Hawks. They took passage from London in the fall of 1822, being nearly three months on the voyage, landing in Philadelphia about fifty-eight years ago. On their voyage across the '-briny deep," and, during a severe storm, their ship's rudder was lost, and they were left drifting at the mercy of the wind and waves ; but, by the bravery of the men, several of whom lost their lives in attempting the necessary repairs, having to work under the water, the ship was saved. One brave old sailor, whose memory our subject will always reverence succeeded in making fast the rudder, thereby etfecting a safe landing. Some time after arriving in this country, her parents moved to this State, where they underwent all the trials, sutferino- and exposure of an early pioneer lite. The subject of this sketch, being the - cow-boy of the family, was many times for days and nights in the woods, being at one time twenty - six miles from home, and, overtaken by darkness, she was compelled to wait in the hov. ing wilderness, with none but the Great Spirit to protect her, but hoping for the moon to rise, that she might be directed in her course. Her father's cabhi was frequented b}' the Indians, by dozens and scores, almost crowding the family from their humble home, that they might be sheltered from the raging elements without. The husband of the subject of this sketch was twice married ; first to Miss P]lizabeth Spahr, in 1825, and after her death to Miss Mary Martin, on May 13, 1830. They moved to the farm on which the widow now lives, about the year 1838. This union was blessed with thirteen children, eight of whom are living, five having died in infancy. Those living are James, boi'n Feb. 4, 1831 ;Mary Ann M., June 10, 1832 ; Sarah J., Feb. 14, 1834 ; Martha, Aug. 31, 1838 ; Charlotte, March 8, 1841 ; John, June 10,

1848 ; Jacob, Feb. 7, 1851, and Marsella, June 29, 1855 ; all of whom are married and living in the great State of Ohio. Mr. Heraminger had been seriously indisposed for three 3'ears before; his death, and bore his afflictions at all times with cheerfulness and resignation, although confined to his bed most of the time, death releasing him Sept. 6, 1877. at the advanced age of nearly 80 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, was a desirable neighbor and a man of his word, prompt in fulfilling his contracts to the best of his abilit}', and lived and died esteemed and respected by all who knew him.

DANIEL J. PIELLER, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyriis ; was born x\ug. 7, 1814, in Dauphin Co., Penn. He attended school in winter, and worked with his father until about 1 8 years of age, when he engaged in farming with his father until his marriage, which occurred in October, 1833, to Catharine Ginrick, who Avas born July 15, 1816, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Fishbaum) Ginrick, a respected farmer of Dauphin Co., Penn. After marriage, they engaged in farming in Dauphin Co. for about four years, and then moved to Liberty Township, where they lived about twenty-seven 3'ears, when they moved to the farm on which they now reside. Their marriage was blessed with thirteen children - Elizabeth, born Feb. 20, 1835 ; Mary, Jan. 5, 1837; Lovina, May 15. 1839 ; Lucy A., Dec. 7, 1841 ; Jonathan G., March 12, 1844; Susanna, Oct. 13, 1846 ; Sarah J., Jan. 14,

Dec. 12, 1860, and Ida A., March 1, 1864. Susanna died June 21, 1849 ; eleven are still living. Elizabeth married George Frame, son of a farmer of Holmes Township, and moved to Johnson Co., Kan., where they now reside. Mary married Aaron J. Quaintance Oct. 9, 1836 ; Lovina married Israel Goodwin, now deceased, Nov. 12, 1857 ; Lucy married Emanuel Aumillcr in the fall of 1860 ; Jonathan G. was married to Lovina Quaintance March 15, 1866 ; Sarah J. to Jacob Sheckler March 20, 1867 ; Melissa A. to Frank Johnson Dec. 15, 1872, and William H. married Amelia Stewart Dec. 23, 1875. Mr. Heller, by hard labor and frugal living, has given his large and interesting family a sufficiency of this world's goods, and as good educational advantages as their common schools afforded. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church, and are verv much respected by all who know them.

JOHN JOHNSON, farmer ; P. 0. Bucyrus ; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Nov. 20, 1829, and is the j-oungest of a famil}' of four children born to Jacob Johnson. The subject of our sketch removed to Crawford County in 1844, and commenced farming. He was in his youth denied the advantages of education, having never gone to a school in his life. However, he rose aboA^e the disadvantages of his situation, and acquired b}' his ow-n efforts an education of practical worth and benefit. He was a member of Co. L, 10th 0. V. C, and served eighteen months, when he was dischai'ged on account of disability. He was a good soldier, and fought bravely in the defense of the rights of man and the preservation of the LTnion. He was married, Dec. 20, 1847, to Susanna Lonnes, and has four children - Franklin L., John W., Theodore and Mary Etta. Three of these are married, and are living near their father, in good circumstances. Mr. Johnson is a prominent citizen of his community and universally re-

PETER T. JAMES, farmer ; P. 0. Broken Sword ; was born March 23, 1850, eldest sou of Jesse and Mary (Wells) James, natives of the Buckeye State ; they moved to Crawford County in the fall of 1847, to the farm on which they now reside. After moving to Holmes Township, in the wilderness, the}' cleared a space in the woods large enough for the erection of a rude log cabin, which the father built to shelter his family ; then he went to work with a will which showed a determination to accomplish the great work which was before him. Their beautifnl buildings, pleasant surroundings, and the lai-ge income of their broad and fertile fields, is the reward of hard labor, good management and frugal living in an early pioneer life. The father died April 25, 1878, in the 57th year of his age, leaving three sons and two daughters - Peter T., Thomas, ]Maggie, Elizabeth and Henry, and an estimable wife to mourn the loss of a true husband and noble father. Thomas was married, Oct. 25, 1877, to Allie Linn, daughter of William and Hannah (Fralick) Linn, respected farmers of this township. Jesse James and wife were members of the Evangelical Association ; were always engaged in good works, such as building churches and assisting the poor and needy. Politically, they are Republicans to the core, and the core is also Republican.