Jackson Township (part 1 of 11)

Jackson Township

children were given ; three grew to maturity ; one only - G-eorge G. - survives to the present. Mrs. Jane McCrea was born July 8, 1808, and died in the latter part of June, 1871. George G. McCrea was born July 17, 1836; he served three years in the civil war, a member of Co. E, 113th 0. V. I., entering as a private, but mustered out as Captain. He married Ellen Richards Jan. 1, 1872; one child - John W. - is the fruit of this union ; Mrs. McCrea died in less than four years after their marriage.

V^GEORGK McCULLOUGH, farmer and dealer in fruit-trees; P. 0. Christiansburg ; was born in Greene Co., Penn., June 5, 1817, and is a son of William and Susan (Shidler) McCullough, both natives of Pennsylvania. She was born May 7, 1797, and h-e Aug. 19, 1793. In 1823, they came to Ohio and settled in Lost Creek Township, Miami Co., where the remainder of their lives was spent. He was a well-to-do farmer and had been identified with most of the offices of his township. Seven children were the issue of their marriage ; all grew to maturity, and five are still living - George, Catharine (now Mrs. Aaron Lane, of Missouri), Mary (now Mrs. David Puterbaugh, of Indiana), Peter (now a prominent minister in the Christian Church, entering the ministerial office at the age of 18), and Susan, wife of Rev. T. A. Branden, a prominent minister of the Christian Church, of Union City, Ind. Susan McCullough departed this life, Jan. 15, 1849 ; he survived till Jan. 11, of the following year. They had been zealous, exemplary Christian people, and brought their children up in the Christian Church. G-eorge worked at home for his parents until 28 years of age, and assisted in clearing up 200 acres of land. He remembers how the deer used to take their little crop almost entirely. Wild turkeys were also numerous and destructive to crops. In 1849, G-eorge moved to Addison, and engaged in the mercantile business, handling a general line of goods. For some time he has been a dealer in fruit-trees. He also owns 121 acres of land, in two separate tracts, all in a high state of cultivation. He served as Revenue Assessor about five years, and was Postmaster several years. On the 18th of November, 1849, he was united in marriage with Amanda S. Warner. She was born at Springfield, Clark Co., May 5, 1830. Four children have been born to them, viz., Derostus M., Emma C., Lillia F. and George W. They are all members of the church. D. M. is a prominent grocer, of Troy, Ohio ; Emma C. is now the wife of Rev. H. E. Smith, of Blanchester, Ohio.

JOHN McMORRAN, farmer; P. 0. St. Paris. To the gentleman whose name appears above we are pleased to give more than a passing notice. He is the son of Samuel and Barbara (Heaston) McMorran, who were among the pioneers of this county. She was a native of Virginia, born in 1789; he was born in 1785, in Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood. About ten years of his life were spent in the State of New York, where he was engaged in clearing up a farm. In 1811 or 1812, he emigrated to Ohio, and settled near Dayton, Montgomery Co., then went to Champaign Co. three years later. In 1815, he entered a quarter-section of land in Johnson Township, and set about clearing up a farm ; and, of course, had to contend with the hardships and inconveniences of the times. Cincinnati was their principal market. Thither, over roads that to-day would be considered impassable, they took their produce, flour and bacon, and there procured their salt and iron - about the only two articles they were compelled to buy. Time works mighty changes. The pioneers lived on plain food and enjoyed life ; their descendants gormandize and die premature deaths from the effects. Mr. McMorran has served as Township Trustee in both Johnson and Jackson Townships, and was a juror in the Common Pleas Court for many years. He was the father of eight children, six of whom survived their infancy and grew to maturity - John, Christian, Eliza (now Mrs. Simeon Pence), Samuel, Jacob and James. The latter died at the age of 22, shortly after marriage. John, the subject of this sketch, was born in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., Oct. 5, 1815 ; was raised to agricultural pursuits, which has been his occupation through life. He has divided something near 500 acres of land among his children, and still owns about 118 acres. He married .Sidney Wiant in 1838. She was born in December, 1819, and departed this life Aug.

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25, 1849, the mother of three children - Sarah Jane, now Mrs. T. Schooler; Samuel*, and Elizabeth, now Mrs. Strock. In 1852, he married Amy Hiker. She was born in October, 1824. The issue of this marriage were three children, two of whom grew to years of maturity - Mary, now Mrs. William H. Jones, and Eliza, now Mrs. G-arehart. Mr. McMorran and wife and three children are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. »

WILLIAM MARSHALL, dealer in stock and real estate; P. 0. Christiansburg. Lemon Marshall, his father, was born in Virginia June 28, 1801. He attended medical lectures in Cincinnati, where, in 1825, he married Amy Johnson ; she is a native of Kentucky, born Nov. 4, 1805. They located in Springboro, Warren Co., Ohio* where he practiced medicine till 1834, when they moved to Addison, Champaign Co. Becoming afflicted with rheumatism, he was obliged to decline riding, and then followed school-teaching as his principal occupation. He also served as Justice of the Peace several years. Five children were the issue of his marriage ; one preceded him indeath ; the other four are still living, viz. ; Lindsey A., Nancy (now Mrs. Robert Wood), William and Lemon D. Lemon Marshall departed this life June 7, 1841. His widow is hale and sprightly, and apparently not more than 50 years old ; she still bears the name of her departed husband. William, the subject of this sketch, was born in Warren Co., Ohio, April 11, 1832. When but 9 years old, he commenced an apprenticeship at the tailor trade, but, before his trade was learned, and, when about 12 years old, he commenced trading ; this has been his chief occupation through life - dealing in stock of all kinds, and in real estate. His home consists of 6 acres adjoining Addison, with good buildings, especially the house, which is very commodious and comely, and which is surrounded by forest trees ; he also owns 220 acres of land in two other tracts, in Jackson Township. On the 25th of July, 1851, he was united in marriage with Savannah Gorsuch ; she was born in Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1835, and died Aug. 25, 1867 ; three children were the fruits of this union ; one died in infancy; the living are Lemon E. and William C. Mr. Marshall celebrated his second marriage Oct. 1, 1868, with Mary M. Gille (a daughter of Dr. L. C. C. Grille, who is mentioned in this work). July 14, 1849, is the date of her birth. One child - Savannah - is the fruit of this union.

ISAIAH MILLER, farmer; P. O. Christiansburg; was born in Virginia June 20, 1826, and emigrated to Ohio with his parents, John and Jane Miller, about 1834. They settled in Miami Co., south of Troy, where they purchased 160 acres of land, on which they spent the remainder of their days. Twelve children were the issue of their marriage - Zachariah, John V., Jacob, Mary, William, Samuel, Sarah, Levi, James, Elizabeth, Jane and Isaiah. Samuel, James and Elizabeth are deceased. Mrs. Jane Miller departed this life in about 1853, and he about 1858. Isaiah, the subject of this sketch, worked on the farm for his father till about 16 years old, when he went to learn the tailor trade. He followed tailoring at different places, in all about eight years ; he also served as dry-goods clerk for some time, and was in the grocery business at Troy for about eight years. In 1873, he purchased a farm of 74 } acres in Jackson Township, Champaign Co., where .he has since resided, following agricultural pursuits. He has since added 71 acres to his original purchase, and now has a beautiful home. His farm is well improved, and in a good state of cultivation. At the last spring election, he was elected Township Treasurer, which office he is filling with credit. On the 24th of December, 1854, he was united in marriage with Orphia Amanda Culbertson; she was born Nov. 16, 1834; to this union three children have been given - John C., Luther A. and Elmer I.

J. F. OVERTON, dealer in boots and shoes, Christiansburg; was born in Addison, Champaign Co., Feb. 25, 1850, and is a son of Silas B. and Elizabeth J. Overton ; she was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, June 28, 1818; he was born at Henderson, Jefferson Co.* N. Y., Jan. 2, 1808. His father was a blacksmith, and he learned the trade of him. After reaching his majority, he spent several years in different places in different States,.

working at his trade. He came to Champaign Co. in about 1831, and worked as journeyman for Mr. John Herd, of Urbana. He afterward located at Addison and carried on his trade. His death occurred March 18, 1880. He was the father of nine children ; one died in youth, eight grew up, and seven are still living - Sarah Belle, Emily J., Darwin N., Harriet N., Orville D., John F., Charles H. an(J Willard E.; Charles H. deceased. Mrs. Elizabeth Overton is still living, and resides at Addison. John F. occupied his time in early life by working at day labor in the summer season and attending school through the fall and winter. At the age of 21, he learned the shoemaker trade, which has since been his occupation. In addition to the maufacture of custom-made work, he is now handling a stock of ready-made boots and shoes. He has recently been appointed Postmaster. On the 7th of November, 1878, he married Charlotte B. Light ; she was born April 25, 1861 ; to this union one child has been given - Maurice O-lenwood.

WILLIAM IRVIN PENCE, farmer and manufacturer of drain tile; P. 0. St. Paris ; born in Jackson Township, Champaign Co., Sept. 8, 1836 ; is a son of Aaron and Rebecca Pence. She is a native of Pennsylvania ; he of this State and county. He entered 200 acres of land in the above-named township, which he improved. He was the father of ten children, one died in infancy and one accidentally shot himself when about 13 years of age. The remaining eight are still living. Aaron Pence departed this life March 6, 1869. His widow is still living and resides on the home farm. William I. was raised a farmer's boy, and received a common-school education. With the exception of six years spent in Hardin Co., Ohio, has resided in his native county and township. He is still engaged in agriculture, and also has an interest in a steam thresher. In 1874, he and two brothers built a tile-mill and commenced the manufacture of drain tile. After operating three years, one of the brothers withdrew from the firm, leaving William I. and Jason P. to conduct the business, which they do very successfully. They put out about thirteen kilns annually, each kiln containing 800 rods. On the 22d of April, 1860, he was united in marriage with Catharine Wolgamuth ; eleven children are the fruits of this union - seven sons and four daughters, all living and enjoying good health. Their names, are as follows: Stephen A. D., Elmer S.,

Miles M., Rose E., Hattie E., Charles F., Emmet C., Fletcher M., Clara A., John and Emma R. Mrs. Pence is also a native of this township, born April 17, 1837. She is a member of the Myrtle Tree Baptist Church.

I. P. POND, merchant tailor, Christiansburg ; is a son of Jonathan F. and Mary S. (Parker) Pond, both natives of New Jersey. She was born Feb. 24, 1802 ; and he Oct. 11, 1795. They came to Ohio with their parents in 1816, and settled in Clermont Co. They were married Sept. 21, 1820, and soon after moved to Warren Co. In 1832, they came to Champaign Co. and located in Addison. He had learned shoemaking in his younger days, and here as well as elsewhere he carried on his trade. They were the parents of nine children, three are still living - Mary Ann, now Mrs. W. M. Darnell ; Isaac P. and John F. Jonathan F. Pond departed this life May 9, 1848; and she June 27, 1875. Isaac P., the Subject of this sketch, was born in Franklin, Warren Co., Ohio, Sept. 29, 1828. He worked at shoemaking with his father till he reached his majority, when he commenced an apprenticeship at tailoring. After completing his trade, he went to California and was engaged in mining four years. In about two years after his return, he engaged in the shoe trade, which he carried on about eighteen years and then went back to tailoring, which he has conducted for the last four years. He has served three years as Justice of the Peace ; is filling that office at the present. He has been Secretary of the Pioneer Association ever since its organization in 1868, except the first year. In 1854, Sept. 10, he married Mary Darnell, by whom he had one child - Lillia May (deceased). Mrs. Mary Pond departed this life Oct. 21, 1860. On the 5th of May, 1862, he was again united in marriage, with Mary J. Whitmore. She died April 10, 1864. His third marriage was solemnized Sept. 14, 1865, with Margaret E. Ross. She was born Aug. 25, 1840. Two children are the fruits of

GEORGE W. ROBERTS, farmer and stock-dealer ; P. O. Christiansburg ; was born in Bellbrook, Greene Co., Ohio, April 10, 1833 ; he is a son of Nathan and Elizabeth (Clark) Roberts, both natives of Pennsylvania ; she was born in 1807 and he in 1804. They came to Ohio in 1832, and settled in Greene County ; the next year they moved to Miami County, where they remained two years, then moved to Addison and kept hotel one year ; they then moved on the farm where G. W. now resides ; it has been his home ever since. Nathan was a nail-cutter in early life, but after coming to this State was chiefly engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was the father of seven children ; one died in infancy ; the names of the others are Ann Eliza, William, Samuel (deceased), George W., Mary Jane and Lewis (both deceased) ; Nathan Robert departed this life in 1842, and his wife in 1871. G-. W. was raised a farmer and worked for his mother until 16 years of age, when he took charge of the farm for her. Being left an orphan at the age of 9, he learned very early to take care of himself, in which he has been very successful. He is an enterprising farmer, owning 96 acres of good land, which is in a high state of cultivation. He is one of the best grain-growers in the township, and also deals in stock. He has been Trustee in the Methodist Episcopal Church for a number of years ; he has also been identified with the principal township offices - Trustee and Treasurer, and is County Commissioner at the present time. Sept. 25, 1856, he was united in marriage with Diantha Corbly ; she was born in Champaign County June 12, 1836. They are the parents of nine children - E. F., I. S., L. E., F. C., Carrie, Mirta, Wilbur, Lizzie and Mabel. Mr. Roberts and four of the children are members of the M. E. Church.

DANIEL SNAPP, Sr., retired farmer; P. 0. St. Paris. To another of the early settlers of Jackson Township we are pleased to allot a space in the biographical album of this work. He was born in Berks Co., Penn., Sept. 7, 1804, and emigrated to Ohio with his parents at a very early age, probably not quite 3 years old ; they settled in Montgomery County, within about four miles of Dayton. Daniel was raised to farm life, and shortly after his marriage he entered 80 acres of land in Jackson Township, Champaign County, on which they located in March of 1827. For some time they were busy in battling with the monarchs of the forest, but succeeded in converting the wilds into a comfortable home, and have since added many acres to their possessions. He now owns a quarter-section, having distributed the other among his children. His marriage with Rebecca Barnhart was solemnized Jan. 1, 1825 ; she was also a native of Pennsylvania. The following children were the issue of this marriage : Solomon, Rhinard (deceased), Daniel, William and Leonard (both deceased), Benjamin, Simon, Catharine, Philip (deceased), and Franklin ; these all lived to marry and have families, except Philip, who died at the age of 17 ; Rebecca Snapp departed this life in June, 1859, having been a member of the German Reformed Church from youth. Daniel has been a life-long member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Several of the children are also identified with the same.

DUNCAN THACKREY, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Dialton, Clark Co. To the gentleman whose name appears at the head of this sketch we are pleased to allot a space in these pages. He was born in Yorkshire, England, Dec. 10, 1813 ; his parents, John and Elizabeth Thackrey, were natives of the above-named place. They, with their family of six children, emigrated to America in 1829 ; they stopped for a short time in Clark Co., Ohio, but in October of the same year they came to Jackson Township, Champaign County, and settled in the woods, without a house to shelter them ; he was without means himself, but a friend of his, a Mr. Patterson, entered 80 acres of land for him and waited till he could repay him. Commencing right at the bottom, as we may truly say, by hard work, energy and economy, they in time succeeded in subduing the forest and making a comfortable home here, besides purchasing a quarter-section of land in Iowa. One child was born to them in this country, making seven in all, of whom five are still living. Duncan, the oldest, lived at home and worked for his father till about 25 years of age, when he began life for himself ; for three years he worked by the month at $10 per month ; at the death of his father, he went home and conducted the farm for his mother for three years. In the meantime, in December of 1844, he married Susan Ray ; she was born in Clark Co., Ohio, Jan. 6, 1820. To this union nine children have been given - Ann J., Sarah E., Mary, John, William, Finley, Arabell, Joseph and Emma. Mr. Thackrey is an honest, straightforward, hard-working man, and owns 360 acres of land in this county, and 41 1J acres in Clark County. His home farm consists of 280 acres, which is well improved and in a high state of cultivation - all the fruits of his industry. Mrs. Thackrey and four of the children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM WEST, farmer ; P. 0. St. Paris. To the gentleman whose name heads this sketch we are pleased to yield a space in this work ; he is a son of Stocket, and a grandson of Basil West. Basil was a slaveholder, and lived successively in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and, finally, Ohio. They located in Mad River Township, Champaign Co., about 1808, but soon entered land in Jackson Township, and settled on it. Stocket was born in South Carolina about 1790 ; he was raised a farmer, but was a good blacksmith and carpenter, and could spin and weave. In April, 1816, he married Elizabeth Merritt. She was born in Virginia July 13, 1792, a daughter of John and Margaret Merritt, who came to Ohio about 1818, and settled in Jackson Township. Stocket and Elizabeth West were the parents of nine children - John, William, David, Sarah, James, Henry, Jerry, Mary and Jane. William, Henry, Jerry and Jane are the only survivors ; the others died of lung disease. Stocket was identified with the principal offices of the township - Trustee, Treasurer, etc. - for a number of years ; he owned 210 acres of land, which he and his family cleared up and improved, except about 10 acres. His death occurred in July, 1852 ; his wife survived till October, 1876. Both had been members of the Honey Creek Baptist Church for a number of years. William, the subject of this sketch, was born in Jackson Township, July 13, 1818; he formerly dealt in stock considerably, and made a start in the world by dealing in horses. He now devotes his time to farming almost entirely. He owds 160 acres of land in a high state of cultivation, with excellent buildings and other improvements. On the 3d of February, 1848, he married Hester C. Grafton, a native of this township, born Nov. 18, 1822. Three children have been born to them - John, born Jan. 18, 1849, and died at the age of four years ; George W., born Jan. 16, 1855 ; and Henry C., born July 17, 1857. Mrs. West is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On the 17th of October, 1878, George W. was united in marriage with Ellen A. Breslin ; she was born in St. Paris, March 21, 1856

WILLIAM WHEATON, farmer and grain dealer ; Allen's P. O., Miami County; was born in Warren Co., Ohio, March 10, 1830. The early part of his life was spent at various kinds of work ; his father being very poor, he learned at an early age to rely upon his own efforts to gain a livelihood ; the first contract he ever took was to cut twelve cords of wood at 20 cents per cord ; when the work was completed, he received payment for eleven and a half cords, on the plea that it was not properly put up ; he has made rails at 18 cents per hundred. Thus he toiled on ; after awhile he began to farm, and saved some little money, which he came near losing. To save himself, he took a warehouse at Lena, Miami Co. He was then without a cent of money to do business on. He engaged to buy grain on commission for Achholtz, Payne & McGrew, of Urbana, which he did very successfully. This was in 1870, when he was also made freight agent, receiving a free pass from Piqua to Columbus as compensation. After one year, he sold a half-interest in the building, and formed a partnership with I. M. Wolcot ; they continued to buy for the firm in Urbana for two years, when they concluded to do business for themselves. Although Mr. Wheaton had never attended school but eight days in his life, the principal part of the business devolved upon him, as his partner was a young man, and was otherwise engaged. Since the spring of 1880, Mr. Wheaton is alone in business, and is dealing in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. He owns several farms, and is a live business man. His marriage with Jane Williams was celebrated Sept. 14, 1852. To this union seven children were given - John M. (deceased), Thomas B., Mary Rowena, Elroy, Sarah J., Jacob F. and Charles L. (deceased). Mrs. Jane Wheaton is a daughter of Jacob and Patience Williams. She was born in Montgomery County, March 27, 1827.

CASPER M. ZERKEL, farmer ; P. 0. St. Paris ; was born in Shenandoah Co., Va., May 27, 1838 ; he is a son of Michael and Susannah (Pence) Zerkel, both natives of the above-named State and county. C. M. was left motherless at the age of 6 months, and his only brother died in youth. His father afterward married for his second wife, Elizabeth Pence. Casper M. was raised by his grandfather, Lewis Zerkel with whom he lived till nearly 21 years of age, when he came to his present residence, and lived with his father, who died in 1870. He, being the only child, now owns the farm of 214 acres, except the widow's dower. In 1863, June 25, he was united in marriage with Mary Angeline Kesler. She was born in Clark County, July 20, 1845. To this union three children have been given - Sarah C., born Aug. 18, 1866 ; Lewis I., born March 13, 1869; and John F., born Jan. 12, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Zerkel are members of the German Reformed Church.

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J. M. ABBOTT, retired blacksmith, Millerstown. The grandfather, William Abbott, was one of the early pioneers of Johnson Township, and the father was also one of the pioneers, but died when our subject was 6 years of age; he was born in Johnson Township July 30, 1847. After his father's death he was brought up to farm labor among strangers until 15 years old, when he enlisted in the United States Army, in Co. E, 113 O. V. I., in which he served until Sept. 23, 1863, when he received four gunshot wounds at the battle of Chickamauga, at which he was also taken prisoner, but paroled on the field nine days after the battle. He was then transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, in which he served until the close of the war, and was mustered out and discharged at Harrisburg, Penn., July 21, 1865. After his return, he engaged as farm laborer until 1866, when he commenced blacksmithing with Jeremiah Bair, of St. Paris. Two years later, February, 5, married Angeline Evernham, and by this union three daughters have been born - Lizzie, Anna and Emma A. Mrs. Abbott was born in Johnson Township May 19, 1848, and is a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Evernham. After J. M. completed his trade, he at once set up shop in Lena, Miami Co., where he successfully conducted his business until 1870, when he changed to his present location ; there had a favorable patronage, but, in the spring of 1880, was appointed, in company with J. W. Weller, as Prospector for the "Nettle Creek Mining Company," which was shortly before organized. They spent the summer in Gunnison Co., Colo., searching into the prospects for the company. Here they remained until Oct. 19, 1880, and, while West, witnessed grand and magnificent mountain scenery. Operated on a mountain that was 13,882 feet above sea level, with flattering promise of financial success for the company.

JACOB AMMON, farmer; P. O. St. Paris; was born in 1821 in Rockingham Co., Va., and is a son of Peter (born in 1785) and Elizabeth Ammon, born in the same year, both of German parentage and natives of the same county as Jacob. They grew to maturity and married. During the war of 1812, Peter acted as substitute for another man. About 1827, he, with his wife and nine children, emigrated West, locating in Mad River Township, Champaign Co., where the tenth child was born to them. Peter purchased eighty acres of land, which he cultivated until his death, in 1851. His wife survived until 1857. Our subject has been a resident of Champaign Co. since 6 years of age. During his boyhood days, but few school privileges were enjoyed, hence education was limited with Jacob, who, during his early life, learned the blacksmith trade, and first set up shop in St. Paris. One year later he located in Millerstown, where he had learned his trade. There he conducted his business a period of twenty years, with a satisfactory patronage. At this time, ill health caused him to seek other labor, and he engaged in the general merchandise trade in the same village. In 1866, he sold this and purchased his present farm of eighty acres in Sec. 26, Johnson Township, where he has since been located, cultivating it with success. In 1847, he married Eliza Strickler, a native of Champaign Co., born in \L826. Their children, six in number, are all living.

REV. W. M. ANDREWS, Pastor of Reformed Church, St. Paris; a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Andrews, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, March 4, 1848, and raised to farm life until 19 years of age, during which time he received a limited education. At the above age, he entered the Heidelberg College, located at Tiffin, Ohio, from which he graduated in the classical course in June, 1873. On the 21st of the same month he married Miss Mary V. Craig, an accomplished lady of Tiffin, Ohio. After which, he took a two years' course of theology, and was ordained in the ministerial work in 1876. His charges have been New Philadelphia, Ohio ; Reedsburg, Ohio, and his present one, St. Paris. Rev. Andrews is a man of good ability ; height, six feet two inches ; weight, 225 pounds, and possesses perfect health. They have two children, a son born in 1874, and a daughter in 1879.

WILLIAM APPLE, farmer; P. 0., St. Paris; was born in Champaign Co.; in 1830, and is a son of Solomon and Catharine (Snapp) Apple; he was born in Union Co., Penn., and came to Ohio in an early day with his parents. Catharine was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, where she grew to maturity and married. Soon after their marriage they settled in Jackson Township, Champaign Co.; locating in the dense foi'est; passing through the pioneer days in opening out a fine farm of 240 acres, where they both died. The issue of this union were eight children, of whom six are now living, our subject being the eldest. He was raised to farm life, and remained at home until 30 years of age, at which time he married Mary A. Lyons ; rented his present farm, which he afterward purchased from his father, and has added to the original until he now owns 247 acres in Johnson Township. He is an enterprising farmer ; has his farm in a high state of cultivation and finely improved. Mr. Apple has served as Township Trustee and member of the local School Board a number of terms. Mr. and Mrs. Apple are the parents of five children, of whom three are now living.

JOHN BAKER, physician, St. Paris ; born in 1812, in Germany; is a son of Casper and Barbara Baker, who were both of German birth. They and family emigrated to the United States in 1834, locating in Somerset Co., Penn., where they lived and died at an old age. Their children were six in number, of whom John is the only surviving one to put upon record the untold history of the Baker family. He was raised to European life, where he received his literary education and primary knowledge of medicine, and was engaged in a pharmacy store, from which he was pressed into military service one year. In the meantime, was in the city of Darmstadt, where Gen. Garfield's ancestors originally lived. At the expiration of his military duty, he immediately emigrated to America. In 1839, he arrived in Ohio and studied medicine, chiefly at Wooster, where he prepared himself for his profession. In 1841, he began practicing in St. Paris, where he has since been favorably known. He is now nicely located and almost retired from the profession. His marriage with Elizabeth Pence, was celebrated in 1842. The issue of this union is two children, Frank and Mary C. Mrs. Baker was born 1822, in Champaign Co., Ohio.

MICHAEL BARNS, retired farmer; P. 0. Millerstown ; is a son of Henry Barns, who was born in Virginia July 11, 1785, and was of German parentage. He was raised to farm life, and, Nov. 6, 1806, he married Charlotte Cramer, of Virginia.

Their union lasted about one score years, when death seized Charlotte, and she was consigned to the silent tomb, leaving eight children. Mr. Barns afterward married Susan Kizer, also a native of Virginia. In after years they emigrated to Illinois, locating in Calhoun Co., where he died about 1852. Our subject was born in Virginia, April 15, 1815, where he grew to maturity on his father's farm, and obtained a common education in the subscription schools. April 2, 1 844, he married Catherine Strayer, a native of Virginia, and, Oct. 8, 1845, death severed their union. One child, John H., was born to them. Michael married for his second wife Margaret Kreglow, also of Virginia, born in 1828. After this marriage Mr. Barns again engaged in his previous trade, coopering, which he continued until 1849, when he emigrated to Ohio, locating at Urbana.

Soon after, he purchased his present farm of 120 acres in Sec. 10, Johnson Township, where he has since resided and cultivated his land. Mr. Barns is finely located and well situated, and now entrusts the place to his four sons, who are mdustrious and bid fair to be useful men. They have three daughters - Mary E., wife of John H. Offenbacher ; Margaret C., now Mrs. Joseph Cisco, and one who remains at home.

ELISHA BEEBE Y, farmer ; P. 0. St. Paris; is a son of Elijah and Mary (Jones) Berrey, who were both natives of Virginia; they came to Champaign Co. in an early day, with their parents, and were among the first settlers. About 1825, their marriage was celebrated in Mad River Township ; they were the parents of five children, of whom three are now living ; Elijah's death occurred in 1835, and the widow now survives.

Our subject was born in Champaign Co. Sept. 24, 1830, and raised to farm life; his education was procured in the log-hut schools of his native county. In 1849, he commenced life for himself by engaging as farm laborer. Seven years later, he married Barbara M., daughter of Absalom and Sarah Pence, after which he lived on a rented . farm ; one year later, he emigrated to Missouri; not liking the country, he returned, in 1858, and rented what is now his farm, in Sec. 26, Johnson Township ; there he has since resided and cultivated his farm on a systematized plan. Mr. Berrey has been favorably known as a township officer and School Director, which place he filled for eighteen successive years, but refused to accept in the spring of 1880. Mr. Berrey, though not possessing a first-class education, is interested in the educational welfare of the vicinity.

In May, 1872, Mrs. Mary Berrey was called hence, leaving her husband and five children to mourn her loss ; one had passed away previous to her. Mr. Berrey afterward married Sarah Poorman, a native of Ohio; by this union they have had three children ; two are dead.

P. BERRY, saw-miller, contractor and builder, Millerstown. Among the business 1 industries of Millerstown, we mention that of Peter Berry, which was established in j 1867, since which he has been favorably known as contractor, builder, and manufacturer of all kinds of sawed lumber; in connection with this, he carries on, or superintends, farming to a large extent, which is done on a systemized plan. Mr. Berry was born in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., in 1835, and is a son of Elijah and Mary (Jones) Berry. Peter was raised to agricultural pursuits, and received a common-school education ; he remained at home until 1856, when he went to Missouri, engaging in the stone-mason's trade ; but, two years later, he returned to his native county, locating in Millerstown, after which he was variously engaged until the opening of his present business. Mr. Berry is a thorough-going business man of Millerstown. His marriage was celebrated, in 1859, with Elizabeth Jenkins, a native of Muskingum Co., Ohio, born in 1838; she is a worthy companion and mother of eight children - William D., Mary M., George M., Maggie M., Cora A., Joseph P., John (deceased) and Martha S.

18, 1756, in Germany, where he grew to maturity ; and, during the war of Independence, he emigrated to America, engaging as a patriot in that struggle, participating to its close, after which he settled in Virginia and married Barbara Libin. She was born in Rockingham Co., Va., June 28, 1784. They remained in her native State until their death. Fredrick died in 1818, and Barbara one year later. They were the parents of four children, of whom two now survive. Our subject was born in Virginia in 1808, and raised there to the age of 13, at which time he came to Ohio and endured many pioneer difficulties in Champaign Co. At the date of his first settlement in this county, Indians were numerous, and wild animals roamed the deep, unbroken forest. The educational privileges were very much limited, hence Adam received but little schooling. In 1830, he married Mary Brubaker. She was born in Virginia Sept. 15, 1814, and died Nov. 20, 1875. She was the mother of eight children, of whom six are now living. All save Mary are now married, she yet remains at home and dutifully cares for her aged father. Mr. Bodey has during life accumulated considerable land through his own exertions.

LEWIS BODEY, farmer ; P. 0. Millerstown ; is a grandson of Fredrick Bodey, and a son of Lewis Bodey, who was born in Virginia where he grew to majority and married. His wife died, and he married for his second wife Margaret Frisinger, also of Virginia. They emigrated West about 1816, locating in Champaign Co., and were among the first white settlers, enduring many things that only those who passed through can describe. He entered 160 acres of land, which he greatly improved. He died in September, 1839, but his wife now survives at nearly fourscore years of age. Their children were eight in number, of whom four are now living, our subject being the seventh. He was born in Johnson Township in 1830, and raised to farm life. His education was obtained in the subscription schools. When but a boy he commenced life for himself by engaging as farm laborer, and, in 1857, he married Martha A. Bradley, a native of Virginia, but raised in Champaign Co. They have resided on their present farm of 86 acres Sec. 3, Johnson Township, since marriage, except four years. Mr. Bodey is a man of public spirit and feeling. Mr. and Mrs. Bodey are the parents of eleven children, of whom three are now deceased.

H. C. BODEY, farmer ; P. O. St. Paris; was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, in 1840, and is a son of Adam Bodey. Our subject was raised to farm life in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, and received a common-school education ; he remained at home until 25 years of age, when he married Sarah E. Vincent, born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1845, after which he engaged in farming for himself, and is now successfully cultivating the old home farm in Sec. 9, Johnson Township. In 1875, he purchased a part of the property, and his prospects appear favorable for the future. Mr. and Mrs. Bodey are the parents of five children, viz., Henrietta, Charlotte A., Carlton V., Emmet A. and Annie V.

HABRISON BODEY, retired farmer ; P. 0= Millerstown ; is a grandson of Frederick Bodey, who came with his father from their native country, Germany, during the war of Independence, in which they participated. The eldest Mr. Bodey, being seriously wounded in the head, returned to his native country, Frederick continuing through the war to its close, after which he settled in the Shenandoah Valley, in Virginia, where he lived and died, at about threescore years of age. During life he was twice married, the second wife surviving at his death, but she has long since passed away. Christian Bodey, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia in 1796, where he passed through many difficulties in the pioneer days of his native State, and endured many hardships as a patriot in the war of 1812, after which he married Elizabeth Frisinger, of Virginia, born in 1800. In 1816, they emigrated West, enteringwhat is now the old farm, in Sec. 3, Johnson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio. After a stay of three years in the deep, unsettled wilds, the severe illness of Frederick, his father, called them to their native State, where he died. While Christian and his family were in Virginia, our subject was born, Oct. 18, 1819. Christian and family remained, to settle up the estate, and, in 1821, again came West, taking up their abode on ihe previously entered farm. This they took from its wilds to a good degree of improvement and cultivation. Their first neighbors were Indians, who were at times troublesome; many wild animals at that time roamed the woods, but these have long since disappeared. He lived through the rise and progress of Champaign Co., until his death in 1868 ; one year later his wife, too, passed away. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom five are now living, Harrison being the eldest ; he was raised during the early days of the county, and endured many things that only those who have passed through can describe.

He married Nancy A. Long in 1839, after which he engaged in cultivating his father's farm, where he remained until after the death of Christian (above given). Soon after, he received his heirship, on which he has erected a comfortable farm residence, and is well situated for life. Mr. Bodey is a man of social feeling, and a much-respected citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Bodey are the parents of ten children - Agnes, Elizabeth, Christian, Harriet, Benjamin, Margaret A., Harrison, Jr., Eliza E., Thomas J. and Vallandingham.

ISAAC BRUBAKER, retired banker, St. Paris; is one of the pioneers of Champaign Co. ; is a son of Samuel Brubaker, who was born in Shenandoah Co., Va., about 1790, and emigrated with his parents to Ohio in a very early day, locating in Lawrence Co., where they remained seven years. They came to Champaign Co. soon after the war of 1812, locating near Millerstown, where Samuel's death occurred, about 1845.

Our subject was born in Lawrence Co., Ohio, in 1814; was raised to farm life in the pioneer days of Champaign Co. He nobly assisted his father in opening out a farm from the unbroken wilderness. In 1835, he married Barbara A. Pence, who was born jj the above marriage, Isaac engaged in farming for himself, in Johnson Township, which j he continued until the spring of 1864, at which time he located in St. Paris. One year J later he sold his farm and engaged in the bank of Brubaker & McMorran, which part- ji nership lasted until 1877. In the same year he married Miss Harriet M. Manning, born j near Zanesville, Ohio. She is a daughter of Rev.. James Manning, who was an active j clergyman of the Lutheran denomination for fifty-three years, when he was stricken 1 with a final and fatal disease. His last act was his resignation from the ministerial ( service.

JOSEPH BUROKER, attorney and farmer ; P. 0. St. Paris; another of the pi- | oneers of Champaign Co., was born in Virginia June 12, 1818, and came with his j parents to Ohio when but an infant. They settled in Mad River Township, Champaign Co., where the father and mother both passed away. Joseph grew to majority on his father's farm, and nobly assisted in opening it out. His primary education was acquired in the common log-hut schools ; but, through his own exertions, he has since greatly improved it. In that early day, the windows in schoolhouses were greased paper, pasted over openings to admit the light, while to-day we have glass, clear as crystal. Joseph's boyhood days were often spent in company with the Indians, frequently seeing wild animals of different kinds, but both Indians and animals have long since disappeared from these parts. About 1838, Joseph commenced teaching school, and in March, two years later, he married Catherine Snapp. Afterward he settled on his farm in Johnson Township, which he cultivated in connection with the duties of his ! office of Justice of the Peace ; thus he continued until the erection of the Columbus, Piqua & Indiana Railroad, the construction of which he was greatly interested in. Shortly before the road was finished, he, in company with his father-in-law, John Snapp, erected the first warehouse at St. Paris. They were the first grain buyers and shippers of that place. In connection with this, Joseph was appointed as ticket, freight and express agent. This position he filled several years, meanwhile turning some attention to law. Then he opened an office in St. Paris, devoting his time totally to the profession a number of years. In the meantime, he purchased his present farm. Sec. 15, and, for the purpose of raising his sons to farm life, located on it in 1873. Five years later he moved his office to his residence, and is still enjoying a reasonable patronage in the practice of law.

D. J. COMER, physician, Millerstown. Before engaging in any profession, it would be well for one to study his adaptability for the one of his choice, as Hr. Comer did, whose fitness for his profession has been shown by his success. The Doctor was born in Johnson Township in 1844, and is a son of Reuben Comer, one of the pioneers of the county. Our subject was raised to farm life, and acquired his elementary education in the common schools. His medical life began in 1873, after which he was in attendance at the Medical College of Ohio and the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating from the latter in 1876. One year later he located in Millerstown. January 1, 1878, his marriage was celebrated with Miss Anna C. Neer,a native of Concord Township, and one year his junior.

ISAAC COMER, general merchant, Millerstown, is a son of Reuben Comer, one of the pioneers of Johnson Township. He is the senior member of the firm of Norman & Comer. A sketch of their business will be found under the name of the associated partners. The subject of this sketch was born in Johnson Township, and raised to farm life. This was his occupation until the opening of his present business. His education was acquired in the common schools. In 1858 he married Amanda J. Smith, of his native township. They have two children living - Mary E. (now Mrs. Robert Barger), and Emma A., wife of Jesse Jenkins.

C. W. CO V ALT, livery, St. Paris. In speaking of the business industries of St. Paris, the stable of C. W. Covalt deserves a liberal mention in this work. He is a native of Miami Co., Ohio ; was raised to farm life, and had all opportunities of becoming acquainted with horses. He has been engaged in the livery trade in St. Paris since 1873, and is located on South Springfield street. Here he has everything neatly and comfortably arranged ; he does not aim to keep as large a supply of horses as city liverymen, but what he has are among the best, as are also his carriages, buggies and funeral hacks. Mr. Covalt is a live young man in his business, and merits a good patronage. His first wife was Nannie Rollfe, to whom he was married in 1860. Twelve years later she died, leaving one son - Lewis F. Mr. Covalt married for his second wife Sarah J. White, a native of Champaign Co., Ohio.

H. B. DAYIS, teacher, St. Paris; was born in Zane Township, Logan Co., Ohio, in December, 1843 ; was raised to farm life, and acquired his primary education in the common schools, and so deep were his mental interests that he carried his book strapped to his body while plowing. His literary education was mostly acquired in the schools' of Urbana and Dayton. In the latter he attended the Babbit & Wilt Commercial College, from which he bears a written recommendation as a fine penman and understanding the rudiments of that art. He commenced the profession of teaching when 22 years of age, to which he has since devoted his time. In 1868, he located in St. Paris, and has been engaged three years in the union schools of the town. Since a resident of St. Paris, he has filled several places of public trust, among which we mention United States Census Taker, and in the spring of 1880 was elected as Township Assessor, in which he had to overcome a large majority of the opposing party. In the winter of 1880, the Nettle Creek Mining Company was organized, in which he was elected as Secretary, and, by report of inspectors, things are now looking favorable in Colorado. He also owns five shares in the Monta Christa Mining Company. The life of Mr. Davis has been marked with many things, through which it was difficult to pass, and it is astonishing that he ever attained his present abilities. In 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss Mattie Carlo, born in Champaign Co., of German parentage, the father being a noted German physician.

L. W. FAULKNER, druggist and practitioner, St. Paris. The adaptability or this gentleman for his chosen profession has been shown by his success. He is a native of Jackson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, born Dec. 15, 1850 ; there he grew to manhood on his father's farm. His elementary education was acquired in the common schools. In 1869, he commenced teaching, which he followed two years ; in the meantime he took up the study of medicine, reading steadily and closely; in the spring of 1873, he graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. His first location was Casstown, Miami Co., Ohio, where he practiced five years, after which he emigrated to Coffey Co., Kan., locating in Burlington. There he devoted his

1879, he returned to his native county, locating in St. Paris, where he is a practical physician, and superintends a good drug store, stocked with a full line of drugs and druggists' sundries. Notwithstanding that he is a new man in the business circles of St. Paris, he has established a healthy patronage, which attentiveness and industry have brought him. His marriage with Miss Sallie McAnally was celebrated June 8, 1873.

JOHN M. FRENCH, furniture dealer, St. Paris. St. Paris, like all towns of its size, is represented with one or more furniture dealers, among -whom we mention J. M. French. He was bom in Addison, Jackson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, Dec. 6,

1837, and raised to his present trade under his father's instructions, remaining at home until 21 years of age. In the meantime he procured a common education. In 1858, he went to Indianapolis, Ind., working in a first-class furniture factory, and, five years later, he engaged as clerk in the Adams Express Company, which he resigned in 1864.

He went to Cincinnati, Ohio, engaging in the leading furniture manufactory, and afterward in a number of the first-class shops of the United States. In 1869, he returned to his native county and located in St. Paris, starting a shop for himself, in which he has since been duly engaged, and, since a resident here, has been elected as Councilman three terms, and a member of the St. Paris Union School Board two terms, of which body he ; is Clerk. March 26, 1865, he married Jennie Shellenberger, born in Juniata Co., Penn., in 1836 ; they have three children - Burt L., Annie E. and Earl D.

E. H. FURROW, general merchant, St. Paris. St. Paris, located in the south central part of Johnson Township, is an industrious and enterprising town. It is represented by various branches of business, among which E. H. Furrow's the oldest of its kind in the town (established thirty-five years ago), deserves more than a passing notice on the pages of this history. He has recently erected his present commodious and attractive store building on the corner of Main and Springfield streets, where he carries a complete line of dry goods and fancy goods, clothing and gents' furnishing goods, glass and queens ware, and a full line of fancy groceries, etc. His long experience and taste enables him to superintend it, and keep it in a tasty and attractive style, in connection with his mercantile trade he owns considerable land near St. Paris, which is under his supervision and receives his attention almost daily. Mr. Furrow was born in Miami Co.,

Ohio, in 1823, and, from the age of 4 years to 22, the most of his time was spent in his father's store in Piqua. His marriage with Rachel Brown was celebrated in 1852 ; she was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1833. Their children are Thomas J., Lizzie L. (wife of Dr. F. Baker), Thirza W. and J. Lawrance.

J. K. FURROW, grocer, St. Paris; was born in Miami Co., Ohio, in 1831, and is a son of Mathias Furrow, who was born in Virginia and came to Ohio with his parents in a very early day. He mostly led the life of a farmer in Clark and Miami Counties ; but, in 1852 when his death occurred, he resided in Shelby Co., Ohio. Our subject was raised to the life of a farmer's son, and acquired his education in common schools. He remained at home until 1852, when he married Margaret Nichols, born in Shelby Co., Ohio, in 1830. Soon after the marriage, J. K. retired from his previous occupation (pump making), and engaged in farming, which he continued until the fall of 1861, when the great crisis of our country was raging. He enlisted in Co. A,

44th 0. V. I., serving over three years, during which time he rose through all the degrees from private to Captain of his company. He afterward served as a cavalryman under Gen. Sheridan. While in service, he participated in the battles of Lewisburg, Va. ; Summerset, Ky. ; siege of Knoxville, and many others.

After his return home he associated with Stout, Skillen & Co., in Jackson Center, Shelby Co., Ohio, in general mercantile trade, where he remained until 1868, when he located in St. Paris in the grocery trade, and he now carries in connection a full line of glass and queensware and table cutlery. He is located on South Springfield street, where he has, by industry and good business habits, established a healthy trade. The children of

0. F. FURROW, jeweler, St. Paris. Another enterprise of St. Paris which deserves more than a passing notice is the jewelry store of 0. F. Furrow, located on Main street. He is a son of J. K. Furrow, and was born in Miami Co., Ohio, Aug. 6, 1854; since 14 years of age, he has been a resident of St. Paris; the first five years of his time were occupied in the union schools, and odd days and hours in his father's grocery. In 1875, he commenced his trade in St. Paris, and completed it in Piqua, under M. F. Richey, a first-class jeweler; in 1879, he bought a good stock of jewelry and watches in St. Paris, which he has replenished as often as trade demanded. He, as well as his father, is a thorough business man, and merits a hearty patronage. Nov. 8, 1879, he married Miss L. M. Smith, a native of Shelby Co., Ohio.

ISAAC GOOD, Sr., retired farmer; P. 0. St. Paris ; is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Hood, who were both natives of Pennsylvania, where they married ; they afterward settled in Shenandoah, now Page, Co., Ya., where they died at advanced ages ; seven children were given to this union, of whom Jonas, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia, where he grew to manhood on the farm, and married Sarah Tanner, a native of the same State ; after marriage, he followed farming in connection with blacksmithing until his death, which occurred during the war of the late rebellion - having been a patriot in the war of 1812 ; his second wife followed him to her last restingplace abou^ 1862. Jonas and his first wife were the parents of eight children, Isaac being the oldest; he was born in Shenandoah Co., Ya., Aug. 10, 1808, and was raised to agricultural pursuits in his native county ; he enjoyed limited school privileges in subscription schools. In 1834, he emigrated to Ohio, stopping as farm laborer in Champaign Co. Nine months later, he married Elizabeth Rinaker, born in Rockingham Co., Ya.; he soon after settled on a farm, and, since then, his attention has been directed to farming, having accumulated considerable land ; he assisted his married children, and yet retains 80 acres in Sec. 14, Johnson Township ; for the past few years, he has devoted his time closely to the raising of fine stock, in which his taste and ability have been plainly shown. Mr. and Mrs. Good are the parents of seven sons, of whom two died in early life ; of the five surviving, two have become practical physicians ; the remaining three are farmers, in which they show taste and ability.

DR. S. G. GOOD, physician, St. Paris ; was born in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio ; early in life, he applied himself in the common schools, where he acquired his primary education ; he commenced teaching in September, 1861, in which profession he continued until 1874; in 1868, he was elected Township Assessor, to which office he was re-elected nine successive years. He commenced the study of medicine in 1872, which he continued until 1875, at which time he was elected Mayor of St. Paris, and turned his attention to the study of law ; in the same year, he was elected as Justice of the Peace, and re-elected in 1878 ; he continued the reading of law until 1877, when he abandoned it, and resumed the study of medicine, in which he graduated in the spring of 1880, and is now a practical physician.

G. D. GRAHAM, book agent, Allen's P. 0., Miami County ; is a son of Joseph and Maria Graham, both natives of Bucks Co., Penn. She was born in Lower Makefield Township, in 1800 ; he, in Upper Makefield Township, March 29, 1795. He was bred a farmer, and in youth received a common-school education. At the age of 16 he enlisted as a soldier in the war of 1812. In 1834, he, wife and three children emigrated to Ohio and located in Johnson Township, Champaign Co. They came through in wagons, being twenty-five days in making the journey - somewhat longer than by the present mode of travel. In one of the wagons he had, loose in a sack, 1,800 half-dollars in silver, with which he paid for his 80 acres ofland. Upon their arrival, they set about to complete the improvement of the farm, which was then very imperfect. The part under cultivation was only partially cleared, and the buildings were a rude log house and a log barn. They soon made a comfortable home and had the farm in a good state of cultivation. He fitted his children for the path of life by giving them a commonschool education. It was not his ambition to extend his possessions, but he preferred to keep in good repair what he had, and at the time of his death he had about $6,000 and his homestead. He was upright in all his dealings, and, we are informed that he never owed a bill longer than six months. Maria, his wife, died Feb. 3, 1864, and Joseph, Oct. 8, 1872. Six children were born to them - Anna T., in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks Co., Penn., Aug. 31, 1820, now Mrs. John Wolcott, Sr.; James, in the above-named township, where he died in infancy ; Louisa, born in Bucks Co. Jan. 29, 1823, is the wife of William Roberts, of Lena, Miami Co., Ohio ; Eleanor J., now Mrs. Isaac C. Short, of Missouri, was born in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, May 5, 1835 ; Joseph A., born Nov. 30, 1839, and died Feb. 10, 1879, from the effects of burns received at the burning of his house on the home farm. He was married Oct. 9, 1869, to Esther P., daughter of John and Letitia Reeder. G. D., the subject of this sketch and fourth child, was born March 21, 1829, in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks Co., Penn. He was raised to agricultural pursuits, which have been his principal occupation till within the last year. He took an active part in suppressing the rebellion, enlisting Aug. 5, 1862. Was taken prisoner by Kirby Smith's men at Tate's Ford, Ky., Sept. 1, 1862 ; carried to Richmond and paroled. In the following March he returned to the field, and from that time till he was disabled, in June of that year, he saw a little of all that transpired. From that time till the close he was on guard duty. ITe is now engaged in the book business, and thus far has chosen to tread life's path alone.

S. D. HARMON, druggist, Millerstown. Among the business industries of the village of Millerstown we mention that of S. D. Harmon's new drug store, which was established in June, 1880. He carries a full line of drugs and druggists' sundries, paints, oils, etc. Mr. Harmon was born in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, in 1851, and raised to agricultural pursuits. His elementary education was obtained in the common schools, after which, he attended the Bellefontaine Union High School and the Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio. He was a standard teacher of Johnson Township, where his time principally has been occupied as such since 1869, commanding first-class wages. In December, 1871, he married Rebecca J. Grove, a native of Champaign Co., and five years his junior. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon are the parents of two sons - Theodocia R. and Claude.

G. W. HECK, farmer; P. O. Millerstown; is a son of John and Matilda (Pretzman) Heck ; they were both natives of Maryland, where they grew to maturity and married. In 1836, they emigrated to Ohio, locating in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., where John died at the age of 72. His wife still survives on the old farm. They were the parents of nine children, seven of whom are now living, our subject being the third eldest child. He was born in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, in 1837, and raised to farm life, and acquired his education in the common schools. In 1861, he married Lydia Norman, after which he engaged in agricultural pursuits on his present farm of eighty-nine acres in Sec. 1, Johnson Township, where he has since resided, and cultivated his farm scientifically. His farm is located on the right bank of Nettle Creek, affording a fine view of the village of Millerstown and surrounding country. Mr. Heck has held the office of Township Trustee five years, which position he now fills with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public. Mr. and Mrs. Heck are the parents of two children - Charles and Thomas. Mrs. Heck was born in Johnson Township in 1837, and is a daughter of Benjamin Norman.

ALLEN HUFFMAN, farmer; P. O. St. Paris ; was born January, 1835, in Champaign Co., and is a son of Samuel and Catherine (Miller) Huffman. Samuel was born in Virginia, and when a child caipe to this county with his parents, who settled where St. Paris now is located. That was all in the woods, and the clearing it up is due to the hands of the pioneer Huffman family, where they remained until their death, and Samuel grew to manhood. His wife was born near Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, and raised through its primitive days. After their marriage, they settled near St. Paris, and, in 1837, located on the old home farm, Sec. 24, Johnson Township, where Samuel died, soon after the late war. His wife now survives. Our subject was raised to agricultural pursuits, and acquired his education in the common schools. From the year 1856, he was variously engaged until he married, March, 1868, after which he engaged in farming in Montgomery Co., Ohio, and, in 1871, purchased his present farm of 111 acres, in Sec. 30, Johnson Township, where he is comfortably situated, and possessing a fine grain farm. Mr. and Mrs. Huffman are the parents of three children - Charles E., Minnie C. and Louisa A. Mrs. Rebecca Huffman was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1837, and is a daughter of Henry and Catherine Heincke, of Germany, who were among the early settlers of Montgomery Co., now both deceased.

C. JONES, physician and druggist, St. Paris ; was born in Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio, June 2, 1851, and was raised in Shelby Co., Ohio. There he procured his elementary education in the district schools. In 1872, he commenced the study of medicine, under Dr. William Goodlove, of Montra, Ohio, and four years later he graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. He continued his practice in Harper, Logan Co., Ohio, until February, 1877, when he located in St. Paris. Here he, in association with A. Mussleman, purchased the oldest drug stand in the place, well stocked with drugs and druggists sundries. They have greatly increased their stock and improved their appearance, and report good annual sales. In connection with the store, Dr. Jones has a healthy and liberal patronage in his profession. He has for fourteen years been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a member of the I. 0. 0. F., in which he is H. P. January 25, 1872, he married Sarah Morris, born in Shelby Co., Ohio, June 10, 1851. Her death occurred in St. Paris, Sept. 29, 1879. Their children were Mary E., Xerxes and Charles Foster.

BENJAMIN KIZER, retired farmer ; P. 0. St. Paris; is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kizer, who were born about the middle of the eighteenth century, in Virginia, where they married, and raised a family of eight children. The father and four children died of yellow fever, about 1790. Joseph, the father of Benjamin, was born in Page Co., Va., in 1777, where he grew up to manhood, and in 1809 married Catharine Comer, also a native of Virginia. Two years later, he, with his wife, two children and mother, emigrated to Ohio, locating in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., on the bank of Nettle Creek. There he entered the service in the war of 1812, in which he participated three months, when he was honorably discharged, and returned home to his family. He at once commenced opening out a farm from the deep forest, where he had entered land, and in a reasonable time had a farm of 160 acres under ordinary improvement and cultivation ; this he farmed until his death, which occurred soon after the war of the late rebellion. His wife preceded him about ten years, and his mother about twoscore and five years. Joseph and Catharine were the parents of eight children, of whom five are now living. Our subject was born 1813, in Johnson Township, Champaign Co., where he has since resided. His boyhood days were spent in the deep, unbroken forest, sheltered in his father's lone log cabin. At about the age of 18, he went as assistant chain-carrier in surveying a direct road to Columbus, passing through many privations and hardships. In 1842, he and his brother purchased one quarter-section of his present farm, since which he has bought his brother's interest and added to it, until he now owns 297 acres in Secs. 14 and 20, Johnson Township, which is under good cultivation and improvement. Mr. Kizer has, during life, filled some of the most important offices of the township, and that of Justice for twenty-one successive years. He has a good stock farm, on which he is raising a fine class of stock. In November, 1844, he married Mary Pence, a native of Ohio. After a companionship of twelve years, death separated them, and Mrs. Kizer was consigned to the silent tomb, leaving three children. Mr. Kizer married Matilda G-uss ; they have had born to them three sons. There are now four sons and one daughter surviving. The great grandparents of our subject emigrated from Germany, about 1590.

G. R, KISER, farmer and si ock-raiser ; P. 0. Millerstown; is a son of Nicholas and Margaret (Kiser) Kiser ; he was a native of North Carolina and she of Pennsylvania. They came West with their parents in an early day, and settled in Clark Co.,

Ohio, where their marriage occurred. He afterward entered land in Shelby County, where they settled and passed through many of the pioneer days. His death occurred in 1843, leaving a wife and twelve children - one had passed away before him - and nine are now living, of which our subject is the seventh. He was born in Shelby Co., Ohio, December, 1829, aad raised to farm life. Being left fatherless when but a boy, he soon after was on the waves of time, battling his way by engaging as a farm laborer and at saw-milling, from which he rose, step by step, to his present standing. He is a large land-owner ; part of his land lies in Champaign County, Indiana and Iowa. Mr. Kiser is one of the scientific farmers, takes particular pride in keeping his land in a good, tillable state and well improved ; he is one of the prominent grain-raisers of Johnson Township ; he also handles and keeps a fine class of stock on his farms. Mr. Kiser is a self-made man, and has earned his property by his own exertions. In November, 1853, he married Margaret E. McVay, born in Butler Co., Ohio, in 1838. They have two children - John W. and Mary B.

The above factory was established in 1855, under the name of J. Kump, after which several changes were made until 1872, when the senior member, Edward Fry, associated [ and formed the firm Kump, Beck & Fry. Four years later, Beck sold out to the present firm, who have a healthy patronage, which has been established by the use of good

Province of Quebec, Canada, in 1841, raised to town life and acquired his education in his native country, where he learned his trade (painter). In 1860, he became a citizen |

Springfield, Ohio, where he was engaged eleven years, seven years of which he was foreman of the painter's department. Thus we see he has had experience and advantages in 1 first-class shops of the United States, which makes him a mechanic of good ability. His marriage was celebrated Feb. 16, 1871, with Miss Emma J. Baker, of Springfield, Clark j Co., Ohio.

SAMPSON LONG, contractor, builder and farmer; P. 0. St. Paris; was born in Johnson Township, in 1829, on the farm he now owns. He is a son of John R. and Elizabeth (Hanback) Long; they were both natives of Virginia, coming to Ohio in an early day, where their marriage was celebrated. Soon after the birth of Sampson, Elizabeth was called hence, leaving our subject motherless. He afterward fell under the jurisdiction of a step-mother, maturing, through some difficulties, since which she has, too, passed away, and the father now lives in St. Paris with his third companion. Sampson was raised to farm life and enjoyed the usual common-school privileges, remaining at home until majority, when he engaged in the carpenter trade with Daniel Death. In his trade, he has since proven himself as a skilled mechanic, known far and near. In 1851, he married Elizabeth Heck, a native of Maryland. One year later he purchased his father's farm in Sec. 7, Johnson Township. This has since been under his supervision in connection with his trade, and he has added to the original purchase 13 acres in Sec. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Long are the parents of four children - Minerva 0., George W., Victoria A. and Missouri May.

REV. WILLIAM LIPPINCOTT, minister, St. Paris; is a grandson of Samuel Lippincott, who was of English birth and came to America at a very early day ; he was one of the patriots of the war of the Independence, through which he passed and endured many hardships. Rev. Lippincott is a son of Rev. Ephraim Lippincott, who was born in Monmouth Co., N. J., soon after the war of 1776. Early in the nineteenth century he commenced his pastoral labors in the Baptist Church. In 1827, he moved from Licking Co., Ohio, to Clark Co., Ohio, where he continued his profession, and eleven years later he located in Jackson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, and followed his pastoral labors until within a few years of his decease, in 1874. In 1806, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Rev. John W. Patterson ; they had nine children by this union ; six reached maturity, of whom five are now living. Our subject was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Oct. 28, 1819 ; seven years later, he with his parents located in Pike Township, Clark Co., Ohio, where he grew to manhood on the farm, and acquired his elementary education in the log-hut schools, which he since, through industry and experience, has greatly improved. In 1869, he commenced his ministerial labors, and one year later he was ordained as a minister of the Baptist Church, in Wabash Co., Ind. In April, 1873, he located in St. Paris, where he has since labored in the Nettle Creek Church, a short distance off, and various other places. His marriage with Mary Wells was celebrated Feb. 20, 1840 ; she was born in Virginia Aug. 12, 1819.

JOHN LOUDENBACK, Justice of the Peace; P. 0. Millerstown ; born in Concord Township, Champaign County, Feb. 7, 1824, and raised to farm life in the pioneer days ; his education was acquired in the log-hut schools. In 1844, he entered life for himself, and Oct. 9, 1845, married Martha A. Jenkins, continuing farm pursuits until his location in Millerstown (1859). While a resident of Concord Township, he was elected to the office of Justice, and, when two-thirds of the term had expired, he moved to his present location. He has a residence second to none in the village, with good surrounding improvements. In March, 1856, he entered in the first land purchase (in Logan County), since which several changes have taken place. He now owns 148 acres in Champaign County, and land in Allen Co., Ind ; this he has mostly procured by his own exertions. Since a resident of Millerstown, he has held his present office four terms ; he is a man of charity and public spirit. Mr. Loudenback has for a number of years been a member of the I. 0. 0. F., Odd Fellows' Beneficiary Association and an active member of the Universalist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Loudenback have raised two children to maturity - Samuel Compton and Mary J. Jenkins.

JAMES McALLISTER (deceased); was born in North Carolina, Oct. 23, 1803, and was left an orphan when about 3 years old, at which time (1806) he came to Ohio with his sister, Mrs. Sullivan, the mother of Samuel Sullivan, of Miami Co. He remained with his sister until he was able to shift for himself, and many a hard struggle did he have. After he grew to manhood, he made rails for 25 cents per day, and walked two miles, night and morning. But, like most, and probably all, who have started under similar circumstances, he knew the value of a dollar and made the best use of it. By economy and hard work, he finally became the owner of a fine farm of 160 acres in Jackson Township, and a good property in St. Paris. His land he took from a state of nature, and converted the forests into highly cultivated fields and made a comfortable and desirable home. He was twice married, first to Esther Layton, by whom he had five children - Joseph L., born Jan. 8, 1826 ; Malcolm D., Nov. 23, 1828 ; Lemuel, April 25, 1832; Susan L., March 21, 1838, and Cinda J., Sept. 14, 1844. In about a year after the death of Esther McAllister, he married Delilah Kirby. She was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Nov. 3, 1826. To this union three children were given - James M., born July 11, 1849 ; H. G., Dec. 16, 1851, and I.N., Nov. 23, 1860. James McAllister departed this life Feb. 28, 1875, having been a member of the Christian Church for over thirty years. Thus was the church robbed of a worthy member, the community of a respectable citizen, and his family of a loving father, whose example they will do well to imitate. Mrs. McAllister and her son, I. N., reside in St. Paris. The two first-born are deceased. James M. died at the age of 5 years, and H. G. in his 23d year. He was a graduate of the Ohio Medical College, at Cincinnati, and practiced a short time at Terre Haute, Champaign Co., finally in Cincinnati, for about two years. He became quite an expert in surgery. His death occurred April 15, 1874.

CHRISTIAN McMORRAN, farmer; P. 0. St. Paris; is a son of Samuel Mc- Morran, Sr., who was of Scotch parentage. They came to America before the war of Independence. Samuel, Sr., was born in 1785, in Pennsylvania. After spending his minor years in his native State, he became a resident of New York State until 1813,. when he came West, locating in Montgomery Co., Ohio. One year later he removed to Johnson Township, purchasing eighty acres of land, now owned by William Apple. This, in connection with two other farms, he took from its wilds during life. While a resident of Montgomery Co., Ohio, he married Barbara Heaston,born in Virginia in 1789. She came to Ohio with her parents when but a child. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel, Sr., had six children, and each of them received a liberal heirship. Samuel, Sr., died in 1863, and Barbara in 1864. Our subject was born in 1823, in Jackson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, and raised to farm life. He enjoyed the usual common schools of the day. In 1848, he married Sarah Loudenback, and commenced the channel of life for himself as a farmer, which he has since continued. His first and only location was on a part of his present farm, but he now owns 520 acres under a good state of cultivation. This he conducts on a good principle, and shows himself as an enterprising farmer. His wife was born in 1825, in Mad River Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, and, after a companionship of ten years, she was called hence. His second wife was a younger sister,. Susan Loudenback, born in 1830. Four children were born to each union ; all are now living, eight in number. Mr. McMorran's wives were daughters of Reuben and Mary Loudenback, who were early settlers in the county, but have long since passed away.

CAPT. S. T. McMORRAN, attorney at law, St. Paris; born in Jackson Township in 1831, and raised on his father's farm, in Johnson Township. His elementary education was acquired in the common schools, and improved at the Delaware and other colleges of Ohio. His marriage with Susan Brubaker was celebrated in March, 1855. In the fall of 1861, he rapidly closed up his private affairs and raised a company of soldiers; he entered the service as Captain of Co. C, 66th 0. V. I. In November of the same fall, they entered Camp McArthur, at Urbana, remaining until January, 1862, when they joined Gen. Landers in Virginia. In the same spring, they were engaged in the battle of Port Republic, in which Capt. McMorran was slightly wounded. Aug. 9, while participating in the battle of Cedar Mountains, he received a second wound, which disabled him for service, and to-day leaves him affected. He returned home in January, 1863; joined the military Home Guard, which was mustered into service the same spring, continuing out 100 days. Thus has he shown a helping hand in the military duties of our country. On May 1, 1865, he associated with Isaac Brubaker in the organization of the first systematized bank of St. Paris. This received his supervision for twelve years, when he retired from its duties and engaged regularly in the profession of law. In the same year the bank was organized, Capt. McMorran was elected as Representative from his native county to the State Legislature, where he served so honorably that two years later he was re-elected, thereby being a member of that distinguished body two successive terms. Mr. and Mrs. McMorran were the parents of two sons - Isaac N. and one who died in infancy. Mrs. McMorran is a native of Champaign Co., born in 1840.

HENRY MAGGERT, farmer; P. O. St. Paris. Is a son of Abraham and Sarah (Venis) Maggert, who were both natives of Virginia; he was born May 22, 1790, and she Sept. 12, 1791. They married in their native State, and, soon after the war of 1812, they and two children emigrated to Ohio, locating on Sec. 12, Johnson Township, Champaign Co. There Abraham entered eighty acres of land, which he cleared, improved and cultivated until his death, which occurred Dec. 25, 1871 ; his wife preceded him about five years. They were the parents of eight children. Our subject, being onp of the five survivors, was born Feb. 11, 1826, in Johnson Township, where he was raised to farm life, and obtained a common-school education at that day. His marriage with Emeline Baker was celebrated June 28, 1849, after which he engaged in farming in Jackson Township, where he owned a small farm ; one year later lie erected a house, and continued to improve it till 1853, when he purchased his present farm, Sec. 26, Johnson Township. This being unimproved, he has since, through industry and energy, cleared up and improved to a good state. Mr. and Mrs. Maggert were the parents of nine children - Sarah E., Mary C., Laura M., Nancy A., Minerva J., James W., Rosa M., Isabella F. (died in infancy), and Taletha A. Mrs. Maggert was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, in 1827. She is a daughter of Henry and Mary Baker, both natives of Pennsylvania. They came with their parents to the abovenamed county, where they married. They afterward located in Allen Co., where they both died. Seven of their fifteen children are now living.

J. B. MAHAN, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. St. Paris ; is a brother of Jason Mahan, whose biography appears in this volume. J. B. was born April 7, 1819, in Bucks Co., Penn.; he reached manhood in his native State. It can be seen in Jason's sketch what year he came West ; after which he engaged on his father's farm until Feb. 16, 1845, when he married Esther Alexander, born in 1825, in Bucks Co., Penn.; she came West with her parents, at the age of 14. Her death occurred Oct. 18, 1865, leaving eight children. Mr. Mahan has for years been the owner of one-fourth of Sec. 27, on which he settled and commenced farming soon after his marriage. He is a successful farmer and stock-raiser ; to the latter, he turns his attention more particularly. He raises fine horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, for which he is known throughout the county.

JASON MAHAN, farmer and stock-raiser; Allen's P. O., Miami County; is a grandson of Cornelius Mahan, of Irish parentage, born in Pennsylvania, about the middle of the last century. His wife, Mary Shafer, was of German parentage ; they both endured many hardships in their native State, where they died, at a ripe old age. Cornelius Mahan, Jr. (the father of our subject), was born about 1790, in Pennsylvania, where he grew to majority, and served as a patriot in the war of 1812. After his return he married Deborah Brelsford, a native of Pennsylvania. Cornelius then continued his trade of blacksmith, and in after years connected it with farming. In 1842, he, wife and nine children, emigrated West, crossing the mountains in a two-horse wagon, in which they conveyed their goods to Champaign County, locating in Johnson Township. Cornelius, Jr., bought 240 acres of land on what is now the Piqua & Urbana pike. Additions were made to the original purchase, until it was almost doubled at the date of his death, Sept. 23, 1844. His wife survived until August, 1864, when she, too, passed away. One of their ten children had come West in 1838, and joined them in 1842. Jason Mahan was born in Bucks Co., Penn., Jan. 14, 1823. After coming West, he married, Jan. 12, 1851, Frances Beaver, of Licking Co., Ohio, born October, 1832. Mr. Mahan has been, during life, connected with the saw-mill business, in connection with farming. He has for years been the owner of onequarter of Sec. 27, Johnson Township ; he located on it in 1861, and since 1865 has cultivated it, and raised considerable stock, on which he prides himself. He gives great attention to cattle, hogs and sheep. Mr. and Mrs. Mahan have three living children.

JOHN MILLER, farmer ; P. 0. Millerstown; was born in Concord Township, Champaign County, in 1834, and is a son of John, Sr., and Mary Miller, who were both natives of Virginia. They came to Ohio in an early day, where they married and settled, at the grist-mill on Nettle Creek, known as the old Miller's mill. This he ran for a number of years, after which he removed to the place of his death, in Concord Township. His widow now survives. Their children were nine in number, of whom eight are now living. Our subject was raised to agricultural pursuits, and procured his education in the common schools. In 1862, he married Eliza J. Zimmerman, after which he commenced farming for himself on rented land. Five years later, he purchased his present farm of 80 acres, in Sec. 4, Johnson Township, which he cultivates well and has well improved. They have four children - Elmer Me., Viola M., Rosaltha R. and Mary E.

J. W. MILLETT, dealer in and manufacturer of harness, St. Paris ; born in Twin Township, Darke Co., Ohio, in 1827 ; his father being a harness-maker, he was raised to his present trade, mostly in Greenville, where he acquired his primary education, which he completed at the Liber College, Indiana. In 1856, he opened a harness establishment in Portland, Jay Co., Ind., where he conducted it for several years ; while a resident there, he was appointed County School Examiner ; after selling out, he took quite a trip through the Eastern States and Canada, engaging in some of the first-class shops. During the late rebellion, he served 100 days, and was seriously wounded at the battle of Bull Run ; he was sent to Tompkins Co., N. Y., where he was cared for until his recovery, after which he returned to his native county and opened a harnessshop in Dallas ; remaining but a short time, he located in St. Paris (1863), where he has since been conducting his business, with a favorable patronage of the town and surrounding vicinity. Since a resident of St. Paris, he has been instrumental in the general welfare of the business department of the town, having erected several business rooms, which he turned into the hands of go-ahead business men ; he has also held some of the leading offices in the corporation. April 8, 1862, he married Miss Nancy Chambers, a native of Quincy, Logan Co , Ohio ; they have had three children - John W., Hattie D. and Frank A. (deceased).

G. M. MINNICH, general merchant, Millerstown. In speaking of the business industries of Millerstown, we mention that of G. M. Minnich, as general merchant, established in 1878. Even though he is a new man in the business circles of the village, by his close business habits, neatness, and the attractive appearance of his store, he has established a healthy trade. Mr. Minnich was born in Millerstown, Johnson Township, in 1850, and raised to farm duties; his education was acquired in the common schools; he now resides with his widowed mother; the parents, Israel and Annie (Buroker) Minnich, were born, he in Virginia, and she in Champaign Co., where their marriage occurred ; they were married nearly thirty years, when death separated them, and he was consigned to the silent tomb.

JOSIAH MOTT, retired; P. 0. St. Paris ; son of Josiah Mott, Sr., who was born in Connecticut about 1759, where he remained until the age of 18, when he enlisted in the war of independence, passing through many privations and hardships. At the close of the war, he was on the present site of Cincinnati, Ohio (Ft. Washington), where he married, and by that union had five children, of whom all are now dead. He married, for his second wife, Eunice Palmer, born in Vermont about 1793; the issue of this union was ten children, of whom eight are now living. During the war of 1812, Josiah Mott, Sr., served in the ranks of the army; as a patriot and soldier, he deserves honorable mention in the list of our country's defenders ; his death occurred in 1837. Our subject (the eldest son of the second marriage) was born in Franklin, Warren Co., Ohio, July 30, 1812, where he grew to manhood on the farm, and acquired a limited education in the subscription schools. In the fall of 1831, he married Mary A. Schoby, born in New Jersey, and came West with her parents to Ohio at the age of 3 years; their companionship lasted a period of thirty-five years and five months, when death seized her and she was consigned to the silent tomb ; she had fourteen children, of whom eight now survive. In the spring of 1832, Josiah Mo^t, Jr., located in Clark Co., Ohio, where he was variously engaged until 1836, at which time he commenced farming rented land, and followed the same until 1851, when he bought 80 acres of land in Elizabeth Township, Miami Co.; six years later, he sold out, and located on his present farm, in Jackson Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, which now consists of 227 £ acres; in March, 1875, he purchased his present beautiful home of 17 acres, in the corporation of St. Paris, where he located the following fall, and is now finely situated for life. His second marriage was celebrated Aug. 8, 1869, with Margaret (Greene) Mclnally, born in Miami Co., Ohio, in 1826. At the date of the last marriage, the family was increased with his wife's children, and they, with his, lived as agreeably as if all were brothers and sisters. Mr. Mott has, during his time, attentively cared for his two mothers-in-law, one of whom recently died at the age of 89 years, and one now survives at the age of 79. Thus has he shown a charitable life, which, for years past, has been spent in the practice of the doctrine of the Universalist Church.

ISAAC NICHLES, farmer ; P. 0. Millerstown ; is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Clem) Nichles, who were both natives of Virginia, where they were raised and married. In 1828, they emigrated to Ohio, locating in Licking Co. ; one year later, they removed to Champaign Co., locating near Millerstown, Johnson Township, where they passed through many of the pioneer difficulties, which only those who participated in can describe. In 1833, Daniel died, leaving a family of wife and three children. The duty of raising them devolved exclusively upon the mother, which she did with credit to herself and honor to the children, of whom two sons now survive, Noah and Isaac; her death occurred Oct. 15, 1870. Our subject was raised to a farm life, and acquired his education in the common schools. In 1853, he took charge of the home farm, since which he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, continuing on the old home farm until 1858, when they (he and his mother) located on his present farm of 103J acres, in Sec. 4, Johnson Township. He has a fine farm, well improved, and a location second to none in this township for elevation, affording a good view of Bald Knob, in Logan Co., at a distance of 21 miles. Mr. Nichles married April 16, 1861, Miss J. C. Weller, born in Virginia in 1835 ; they have one son - Willie A. - born June 28, 1863, now a bright and promising young man.