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The latter lived with his grandparents in the old homestead until he was seventeen years of age. He then learned the blacksmith's trade at Byron, of Jacob Greiner, and after he had mastered the business he worked for one year as a journeyman. He then purchased the shop and tools of his employer and conducted business there for eighteen years, after which he sold out and liought a little farm near the town, continuing its cultivation until 1855. He then traded the property for a larger farm about two and one-half miles from Byron and was there engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1872. In May. 1834. he had married Elizabeth Watts, and unto them were born ten children, but only one of the number is now living. These were: William W. ; Sarah, who died in infancy : Jacob, w ho was a member of the One Hundred and Tenth Regiment of Ohio \dlunteers in the Cix'il war; Catherine, the wife of Jacob Wolf, but both are now deceased: Susan, the wife of Henry Coines, and they have also passed away; Elizabeth, who became the wife of John Lowe, and, they, too, are deceased: Mary Elizabeth, the wife of James Ross; Virginia Alice; Jasper; and Annette, the widow of F. B. Bryan. The mother of this family died ]\Iarch 13, 1877. The father was a memlier of the Reformed church for nearly half a century and was one of the loyal adherents to tlie cause of Christianity. He held the office of justice of the peace at Byron for nearl}- two )ears and then resigned on account of the demands of his private business. In politics he was a strong' Republican and in his farming operations and other pursuits he was very successful. After 1872 he lived a retired life in Fairfield until called to his final rest in 188 1. Both he and his wife were liuried in the cemetery at Byron.

Jasper X. Wilson was educated in the district schools, but when still quite young began to assist his father in the work of the field and meadow and was thus engaged until he was twentv-sex'en vears of age. In the spriii"' oi 1SS2 lie renn j\cd 'ti> his present farm. In the meantime lie liad married, itaving in the spring of 1871 wedded Miss Ellen K. Hetsel, who is now deceased. Their children were: Bertha and Charles, wlm have passed away; Bessie, the wife of John Kendig- of Bath township, by whom she has two children - Fay and Frank; William, \\hi> married Hattie Dillinger, by whom he has one child, Mabel, and tlieir home is in Bath township; Clelland, who married Laura Reed; Ettic. now deceased: Susie, who is li\-ing with her brother-in-law. Mr, Kendig; and Liira. also deceased. The mother died in 1888 when about thirty-eigiit years of age and was laid to rest in the Byron Union cemeterx'. She was a consistent Christian woman who held membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. On the i6tli of August, 1892, Mr, \\'ils<in was again married, his second union being with Mrs. Mary (Henman) Hrinsel, who had one child. Jesse, liy her fcirmer marriage. ]!y the present union there were three children: Ralph, who died in infancy; Raymond and Leslie, who are still with their jiarents. The family home is upon a good farm of one hundre<l and sixty acres, upon which Mr. Wilson is carrying on general farming- and stock-raising. His fields are well tilled and annually he gathers good harvests. In his pastures are found good grades of stock and his business is carefully managed, so that he is to-dav one of the prosperous and substantial citizens of his Community.

Maxsel J, Hartley

The specific anti distinctive office of biograpli_\- is not to give voice to a man's modest estimate of himself and his accomplishments, but rather to leave the perpetual rec- I'rd establishing his character by the consensus of opinion 011 the part of his fellowmen. That Mr. Hartley occupies a notable position among- the able lawyers of Ohio is shown by the many times his professional associates have honored him with official preferment in their fraternal organizations; and that the public accords him prominence is demonstrated liy the lilieral clientage which he now enjoys. It is therefore fitting that he be numbered among the leaders of the liar of Greene countw where for twentyone years he has practiced continuously.

^Ir. Hartley was born in Guernsey county. Ohio, on the 9th of August, 1853, his parents being \\'illiani 1'. and I'lleanor E. ( Johnson ) Hartley, the former a native of Xew Jersey and the latter of Ohio. It is lieliexed that the Hartley family is of English lineage fnit for inaii\- generations representatives of the name have resided in .America, the original ancestor having come to the new world with William Penn. The Hartleys are still found in Pennsylvania and Xew Jersey. They were worthy people, identified with the Society of Friends, and their Ii\-es were in consistent harmony with the teachings of that sect, William P. Hartley came to Guernsey county. Ohio, in 1837. and is now residing within a mile of Quaker City. Throughout his active business career he has followed farming and now he is living in practical retirement at the age of eighty-one years, while his wife has reached the age of seventy-one years. They became the parents of three children, of whom two are yet living - Mansel J. and Anice H.. the latter the wife of S. F. Mc- Burney of Quaker City, Ohio.

early education and afterward engaged in teaching for four years in tlie district schools during the winter months, while in the summer season he worked upon the home farm. Xot content, however, with the educatiiinal privilegs previously accorded liim he resolved to pursue a more advanced course and when twentv years of age he entered the freshman class of Bethany College of West Virginia, where he completed a classical course and was graduated in 1877 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He was then chosen superintendent of the schools of Quaker City, where he remained for a year, and in 1878 was elected superintendent of instruction in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphan Home in Xenia, serving in that capacity until 1880. \\'hile engaged in teaching he took up the study of law under the direction of Charles Darlington of Xenia, and in April. 1881, he was admitted to the bar, where he has practiced continuously since. He entered into partnership with B. Xesbitt, a relation that was maintained fruni 188;') until 1892, when on account of his age. Mr. Xesbitt practically retired and died shortly afterward. \\'ith tiie exception of that j-.eriod of six years Mr. Hartley has always been alone in practice and the success that he has achieved is the merited recognition of his ability. He is well informed concerning the various departments of jurisprudence. The people do not trust their legal business in unskilled hands where they risk losing that for which they are in litigation, and when one secures a large clientage it is an indication that the people have faith in his ability. Although Mr. Hartley has made the practice of law his chief vocation he has also been identified with several corjwrations and important business enterprises. He is a director of the People's Building and Savings Company of Xenia; is a director of the Xenia, Cedarville, Jamestown & \Mlmington Traction Company and its attorney ; and is also attorney for the Springfield & Xenia Traction Company.

On the nth of September, 1884, ilr. Hartley was united in marriage to Miss Laura H. Cofifman, of Dayton, Ohio, and theirs is one of the hospitable homes of the city. Their circle of friends is very extensive and is continually growing as the years pass by. Mr. Hartley has been called to many positions of public trust and since 1 88 1 has served continuously as school examiner of the city of Xenia. In 1879 he received from the state board of examiners a life certificate for Ohio. For two years, from 1889 until 1891, he was trustee of the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors" Orphan Home, having l)een ai>ix)inted to that position liv Governor Campbell. In 1892 he was nominated for a presidential elector on the Democratic ticket but there was a Republican landslide in Ohio that year. He was United States commissioner of the circuit court for the southern district of Ohio and in every position which he has been called upon to fill he has proved his loyalty to his country and his fidelity to the trust reposed in him. A very prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, he has been a member of its grand lodge since 1888: is now one of its trustees and is an ex-officio trustee of tlie Odd Fellows' Home at Springfield. He also belongs to Xenia Lodge, Xo. 49, F. & A. !M., and for four years was worshipful master. His wife belongs to the Baptist church and to its support he contributes liberally. In the line of his ])rofession he is connected with the State Bar Association of Ohio. He has made a close studv of law.

never losing sight of any detail having bearing u[H>n iiis case, and at the same time he gives to the more prominent points due importance. His knowledge of the law is exact, his preparation of the cases painstaking and his ijower before the judge and jury is acknowledged by all. He is a gentleman of \ery modest manner, yet of pleasing personality and his uniform courtesy and genuine worth have made him a great favorite in social as well as professional circles.

John H. Wolford

Jolm TI. Wolford is the honored mayor of the village of Cedarville and for many years has been identified with its industrial interest, conducting a blacksmith and carriage-making shop. He is a native of Washington county, ^Maryland, where his birth occurred December 27, 184S, and is a son of John and Mahala (Brewer) Wolford. The father was also a native of Washington county, where he lived and died. He was a shoemaker by trade and followed that pursuit throughout his entire business career. He died at the age of sixty-two years, his death occurring in 1884, and his wife passed away in 1873. Eleven children were jjorn unto them, seven of whom are yet living, and all are natives of Maryland. In that state the subject of this review pursued his education and made his home until he was seventeen years of age, when he came to Greene county, Ohio, settling in Xenia, in 1866. There he continued to reside until 1882. since which time he has made his home in Cedarville.

followed the dual pursuit during sixteen years of his residence in that city. Coming to Cedarville he opened his shop here and has since conducted the business with good success, his excellent workmanship and trustworthy business methods commending him to the public confidence and, therefore, to the public patronage.

Mr. Wolford has also been quite prominent in public affairs and is well fitted to be a leader of public thought and action. He became a member of the board of education of the village two years after his arrival here, and is thus identified with educational interests. For several years he served as its president and at all times has put forth every effort in his power to promote the cause of the schools. In politics he has always been a Republican, and upon that ticket he was elected mayor of the village, in April, i8g6. He has been chosen to that office each term since, so that he is now sen-ing the sixth year, the term of office expiring in April, 1902. No higher proof of his capability could be given than the fact that by popular suffrage he has been three times chosen for the office. During his incumbency many improvements have been made in the city, including the laying of cement walks. , When William McK'inley was governor of Ohio he appointed Mr. Wolford, in March, 1892, to the office of one of the trustees of the Dayton State Hospital, and lie served in that capacity for four years.

In 1872, in Springfield, Ohio, Mr. Wolford was united in marriage to Miss America Mills, a daughter of Jacob Mills, \'-ho is now living retired in Springfield. Five children have been born of this union and the family circle yet remains unbroken bv the hand of death. These are: Bernice;

Ida, tlie wife of W. A. Tunibull. a farmer cf Cedarville; Edna, win) is the wife of Oliver Dodds, of Xenia: J. X.: and Ralph. All of the children were born in Xenia with the exception of the ymmgest, who is a native of Cedarville.

Fraternallv Mr. \\'olford is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and with the Masons, his membership being in the lodges in Xenia. F<:ir twenty years he has resided in Cedar\ille and has become widely known not only in the city, bttt throughout the surrounding district. He is a representative of our best type of Ameriian manhood and chivalry. By perseverance, determination and honorable effort he has overthrown the obstacles which l)arred his path to success and reached the goal of prosperity, while his genuine worth, broad mind and jHiblic spirit have made him a director of public thought and action.

Professor E. H. Colvix

Professor E. H. Ci>lvin. long associated V. ith educational interests in this part of Ohio, and now lixing in Spring ^"aliey, was born in Clinton county. Ohio. July i8, 18"/. a son of James and Henrietta (Hayes) Colvin. The father, also a native of Clinton cotmty. engaged in teaching for a brief period in early manhood and tlien turned his attention to farming, which he followed throughout his remaining years. His wife died in 1S73. but he survived until January ifi. 1897, he departed this life in the county of his nativity. Of their family of three children, our subject is the second. \'incent Darius, the eldest, died in infancy, wiiile Hally Carson is a fanner of Clinton countv.

The boyhood days of our subject were spent upon the home farm, and he pursued his education through the winter months between the ages of eight and eighteen years, manifesting special aptituile in his studies. \\'hen fifteen vears of age he successfully passed a teacher's exann'nation an^i received a certificate, but on account of his youth could not obtain a position. In the fall of 1875 he entered the Friends College, at \\"ilniington, Ohio, where he com]5!eted the course and was graduated in the class of 1879. Through four years he bad daily walked from his home to that school and had never missed a recitation and was taidy only three times, a record of which he bias every reason to he proud. The same reliability and fidelity e\"er characterized his work as an educator. He won the degrete of Bachelor of Arts and in the following Sej)- tember he was employed to teach the \-illage school, in Ogden, Ohio. During the greater part of his life he has devoted his attention to educational w'ork and has won a high reputation as an instructor of superior ability. In 1884 'le came to Spring \alley to accept the superintendency of the village school, remaining in charge for four years. He was then away for five years and during one year was teaching at Versailles, Darke county, Ohio. He was then again called to take charge of the schools of this place and remained as superintendent ' for si.K years, during which year the schoolmade satisfactory progress and many excellent improvements in methods were introduced, rendering the work of the schoolroom much more effective in preparing the young for the practical duties of life.

Samuel Haines and ^hwy (Bales) Haines. Mrs. Colvin is a native of this county and by her marriage she has become the mother of two children: Orville Carson, born in Versailles, Ohio, May 29, 1889; and Pearl Augusta, born in , Caesarscreek township, Greene county, August 21. 1891. In 1899 I'rofes.sor Colvin removed witli his family to LeGrand, Iowa, and became principal of LeGrand Academy, remaining for a year, liut the climate did not agree with his wife and daughter and he then returned to Ohio. Professor Colvin was reared in the Democratic faith and has always supported the party by his ballot since attaining his majority. He was the Democratic nominee in Caesearscreek township for assessor, and c'lltiiough the locality is strongly Republican he failed only five votes f)f election. He belongs to the Christian church in Bethel, Clintnii ciiuniy, near where his fatlier was born and in which he was a deacon. The professor liecame identified with the church when abiiut sixteen years of age. His wife was reared in tlie faith of the Society of Friends, to which she still adheres. Professor Colvin is a member of Spring \'alley Lodge, No. 302, I. O. O. V.. in which he has filled all of the chairs and also of the encampment. He became so familiar with the proceedings of the fraternity that he cnuld at one time give all of its unwritten work from memory. He became a charter member of Walter Coesey Council. Xo. 89, Junior Order United American Workmen, filled all the offices and is a past councilman. He is also a member of the department of Spring Valley, and belongs to Burlingtnn Lodge, F. & A. "Si. Lie has in\ested in property, owning a residence in Spring \'alley, a house and lot in Caesarscreek township, and the old family homestead.

which he purchased after his father's death. His influence and labors have been of marked effect in promoting the intellectual development of the community in which he makes his home and he and his family occupy a leading position in social circles where true worth and intelligence are received as the passports into good societv.

Charles W. \\'hitmer, a member of the Ohio bar practicing in Xenia, was born in Rainsboro, Highland county, on the 4th of July, 1852. and is of German lineage, although the family has long been established in America. Jacob Whitmer, the grandfather, was born in Pennsylvania and spent the greater part of his life there, but in his later years remo\ed to Montgomery county, Ohio, where his death occurred. David \\hitmer, the father of our subject, was the only son in a family of four children, and was the eldest of the numljer. His birth occurred in Pennsylvania, at the old family home there. The family name was originally spelled Wittmer, Init later generations adopted the present form. David A\'hitmer entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church in early life and for niiire than forty years was actively engaged m proclaiming the gospel tidings, having been connected with the Central Ohio conference. He officiated in different pulpits in central Ohio and for a time was connected with the Female College, of Hillsboro, but with that exception he was always in the ministry from early manhood until his death, although at the time of his demise he held superannuated relations to the church. He passed away at the age of

Re\-. ^^'hitnler was twice married. He first wedded Hannah Fox, a native of Richmond, Indiana, and a sister of Judge Henry Fox, of that citv. They became the parents of two children, the elder brother of our subject being \\'illiam C. W'hitmer, who is trainmaster of the northern dix'ision of the Paaihandle Railroad at Columbus. The mother died in 1855 ^'""^1 ^^''i* buried near Hillsboro, Highland county. She was a lady of more than ordinary literar}- ability and culture, and wrote quite extensively for magazines and periodicals of her day. After the death of his first wife Rev. Whitmer married Amanda C. Gardner, of Clinton count}', and to them w^ere born nine children, six of whom are yet living. Clarence is teller in the Xenia National Bank; Harry is connected with the firm of Whitmer & Hebble, insurance agents of Xenia; and George is train dispatcher on the Pennsylvania Railroad, at Cincinnati.

Mr. W'hitnier <.>f this review pursued his early education in the public schools, attended the high schools of Urbana, Ohio, and afterward was a student in the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware. Before he was fourteen years of age he taught his first school and after completing his education he continued teaching in Greene county, being thus connected with educational work until 1S84, when he was admitted to the bar. He had taken up the ^tud}- of law^ with the firm of Alexander & Spencer, of Xenia, but at the time had no intention of becoming an active member of the legal profession, but after a few years time he entered into partnersliip with his former preceptor, Scjuire W. J. Alexander, with whom he was associated until the hitter's death, wdiich occurred on Easter Sunda}' of 1898. Since that time Mr. \\'hitmer has been alone, engaging in general practice, having a wide and comprehensive knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence in its many departments. Strong in argument, logical in his reasoning and with a keen perception which enables him to readily determine the strong points of a cause, he has won many notable forensic combats, which proves that he has made no mistake in allying himself with the legal fraternity of Greene county.

On the j8th of November, 1876, Mr. W'hitnier was married to Miss Libbie S. Cooper, a native of this county and a daughter of Samuel Cooper of the same county. Three children were born to them : Efiie C, at home; Freddie, who died in infancy; and John Raymond, who is connected with the Miami Telephone Company, of Xenia.

^Ir. \Miitmer is attc_irne\- ior the People's Building & Loan Association of Xenia: has been solicitor for the city for some time and in connection a\ ith the practice of his profession has for a number of years been engaged in the real-estate business, conducting a number of important property transfers. He is cjuite prominent autl popular in fraternal circles, being a member of Xenia Lodge, Xo. 49, F. & A. i\L ; of Ivanhoe Lodge, X^o. 56, K. of P., of Xenia, and of the Uniformed Rank : Xeifia Lodge, L O. O. F. : Xenia Lodge of the Red Men; Xenia Lodge, Xo. 668, B. P. O. E. In politics he is a Republican, and for the past eight years has served on the board of ec[ualization for the city of Xenia. In office as in private life he is trustworthy, reliable and energetic in the performance of duty. His chief attention, however, has been given to his law practice. His logical grasp of facts and ]>rinciples and of llie law applicable to them has been a potent element in his success, and the remarkai)le clearness of expresison, an adcrpiate and precise diction, which enables him to make others- understand not only the salient pniius of his argument, but his every fine graduation of meaning may be accounted one of his most conspicuous gifts and accomplishments.

Charles H. Sullivan, a farmer and stockraiser of Sugarcreek township, is a western man by birth and possesses the true enterprising spirit so characteristic of this section of the countr\-, leading to its rapid development. He was born in the qity of Decatur, Illinois, January 24, 1S76, and is a son O'f Taxlor and Elizabeth (Wright) Sulli\an. The mollier was a native of Greene county, Ohio, and the father had been a resident of Illinois and Missouri, where he had followed carpentering. They were married in Greene county and during the infancy of our subject they returned to this place so that Charles H. Sullivan was here reared to manhood. The public school system afforded him his educational privileges. He was only six years of age when his parents died and he made his home with his maternal grandmother, i\Irs. Charles ^Vright.

After arriving- at years of maturity Mr. Su]li\an sought a companion and helpmate for the journey of life and on the 12th of March. 1896, was united in marriage to I\Iiss Elizabeth King, of Warren county, Ohio, in which place she was born October 28, 1876, a daughter of H. H. and Frances (Cooper) King. This marriage has been blessed with two children, Ambrose and Mulburn. The young couple have the warm regard of many friends, having been so many ye?rs residents of this part of the state. Their social cpialities have made their home a hospitable one and it is the resort of many who entertain for them high regard. Mr. Sullivan gives his political support to the Republican party, but does not seek public oftice. preferring that his time and energies should be given to his business interests and to the establishment of a good home for his little family. He is meeting with creditable success in his undertakings and is accounted one of the most progressive and prosperous of the \ounger farmers of this countv.

John Orr

Long connected with the educational and official interests of Greene county, John Orr was \videly and fa\-orably known and \\hen he passed away the communitymourned the loss of a valued citizen, one in whom patriotism, integrity and reliability were numbered among his chief characteristics. He was born in Chester district. South Carolina, on the 12th of August, 1820, and was of Scotcli-Irish lineage, the family being founded in America by John Orr, the grandfather of our subject, who emigrated from county Antrim, in the north of Ireland, to the new world, taking up his abode in Chester district. South Carolina. There he lived for many years, but on account of the slaverx- conditions existing in the south he left that state and with a colony made his way to Indiana, settling near Princeton. At the same time another colony from the same neigliborhood settled near Ce(lar\-ille. Greene county, Ohio. William Orr. the father of our subject, was also a nati\e of South Carolina, ar.d throughout liis business career carried on farming. He spent the greater part of his life near Princeton. Indiana, and at length. passed away at that place.

John Orr was the eldest of the five children born to his parents. He, too, was engaged in agricultural pursuits during his boyhcKxl, and in the district schools acquired his earlv education, which was afterward supplemented by a college course in Hanover, Indiana. He was graduated at ]\Iiami University, Oxford, Ohio, in the class of 1845. .\fter his graduation he began teaching and within a short time became president of a college at Macon, Tennessee, Avhcre he remained until a few years prior to the Ci\il war. Xorthern men were unwelcome in that sectirni of the countr}' at that time and be returned to Princeton, Indiana, where he was engaged in teacliing for several years. He next came to Cedarville, Greene county, Ohio, and was principal of the public schools for several ensuing _\'ears. In 1S63 he was elected clerk of tlie court of Greene county and filled that ])osition for eighteen consecutive years, bis term of service l>eing unparalleled by any other incumbent of the office in recent vears. He discharged his duties in such a prompt and capable manner that he won the highest commendation of the bar and of the general pulilic and over the record of his official career there falls not the least shadow of wrong.

In 1850 !Mr. Orr was united in marriage to Miss Henrietta Kiloh, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, and a daughter of John and Maria Kiloh. Thev were natives of England and were making their home in Aberdene at the time of their daughter's birth. When she was a maiden of nine summers they crossed the Atlantic to the United States and located in Cincinnati, where sb.e married Mr. Orr. Eleven children were born of this marriage: Alay, the wife 'if Judge H. L. Smith, of Xenia; Eva, the wife of Thomas G. Brown, of Ironton, Ohio; William F.. an attorney of Xenia; Charles, who is librarian of the Case library in Cleveland, Ohio, and is also a member of the state lil)rary commission; J. Frank, of Xenia ; Annie, the wife of James R. Hale, of Cle\eland ; Rose, also of Cleveland ; Gerirude. the wife of the Rev. Charles Rice, of ^lichigan; Blanche, the wife of E. W. CtuTy, of Cleveland; Olive, the wife of Clyde Horton, of the same city; and Harry E., also a resident of Cleveland. Mrs. Orr if also lix'ing in the same city at the age of seventy-one years.

In his religious faith Mr. Orr was a Presb\terian, belonging to a church of that denomination in Xenia. His [xjlitical support was given the Republican partv and the cause of education found in him a warm friend. For se\eral years he was a member of the school board of Xenia and did all in his power to advance the standard of education here. He was himself a man of scholarly attainments and broad general cultr.re and his wide information rendered bis conversation not only entertaining, but instructive. He passed away December 30, 1883. at the age of sixty-three years, and his remains were interred in ^\'oodland cemetery, Xenia, Ohio, but though nineteen years have since passed his inemorv is enshrined in the hearts of scores of his old friends and associates, to wiiose interests he was ever faithful, sacrificing Iiis own rather than llieirs. C(nil<l liis scrxicc as^ a capal)'^ ufticial always 1)e L'(|ualc!l the liest interests lit' town, state and nation would always be conserved and the welfare of the country greatly ad\-anced.

Melville F. Barrows

.Melville F. Barrows, who is agency instructor for the Xew York Life Insurance Cnnipanv, having supervision over twelve counties, is an enterprisint^- ])usiness man, whose success is attributable to his own efforts. He is numbered among the native sons of the count\'. his birth having occurred in Xenia township. July S. 1864. his i)arcnts l;eing John I. and I'. R. ( Butler) Barrows, the former a native oi Xew York and the latter of Ohio. The ancestry can be traced back to Sir Isaac Barrows of England, but at an early day the family was founded in the new world.

Isaac Barrows, the grandfather of our subject, was lK)rn in Massachusetts, but in early life ranoved to the Empire state, where he spent his remaining days, engaged in farming, in dealing in grain and in operating a sawmill. In liis family were six children, including John I. Barrows, who acquired a college education and in early manhood came to Greene county, where he engaged in teaching school for a number of years. Later he followed farming for a numl)er of years and when he sold his land became a dealer in agricultural implements in Xenia. where he carried on business for fifteen years. Severing his business relations with the cit_\', however, he is now living in Xenia township, and is numbered among the highly respected citizens of his neighborhood. \\'hen the Civil war was in progress his patriotic spirit was arousetl and he offered his services to the government, becoming a member of Company E, Seventyfourth Ohio \'olunteer Infantry, with which he remained until a short time before the cessation of hostilities, wlien on account of ill healtii he resigned. He was second lieutenant of his compau}' and took part in a number of engagements.

In Xenia township Jolin I. Barrows was married to Miss Providence R. Butler, a slaughter of Joshua S. Butler, a native of \'irginia. who came to Greene county at an early day. L'nto Mr. and ]\Irs. Barrows were born two children:^ Melville F. ; and Maiuie E.. who is living with her (jarents. Mr. and Mrs. Barrows hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and he belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic.

In the schools of Xenia Melville F. Barrt>ws ol)tained his education and biter engaged in farming for a time in Xenia townshi]). l>ul later took up his .abode in the county seat and acce])ted the position of a solicitor for the Pennsyhania Mutual Life Insurance Company, with which he continued for sex'en years. He then liccaiue identified with the X'ew York Life Insurance Compan\- as agency instructor for central Ohio, his territory embracing twelve counties. He is well versed in every department of life insurance and the different kinds of policies, and is most cajiablv re]5resenting the corporation in the position which he row fills.

On the 14th of Feliruary, 1889, Mr. Barrows was married to Aliss Lulu H. Kline, a native of Greene countv, and a daughter of Emanuel Kline, a resident of Salem. Ohio. The\' ha\'e three children: Glenna AI., [ohn Freddie and Gracie E.

Mr. Barrows" name is upuw the memliersliip rolls of several civic organizations. He belongs to Xenia Lodge. Xo. 49. F. & A. M. : Xenia Chapter. Xo. 666. R. A. M., and is a member of Trinity church of Xenia. His political support is given the Republican jxirty, and he has served as a member of the city coiuicil. He has a very wide acquaintance in this city and the circle of his friends is almost co-extensive with the circle of his acquaintances.

Daxiel H. Marshall

Daniel H. ilarshall, who has followed agricultural pursuits throughout his entire business career and is now living retired in Cedarville, was born in Clinton county, this state, on what is called Buck's Run, about three and a half miles from Burlington, April 23. 1828, his parents being Robert and Sarah (Huffman) Marshall. The father w as a native of Virginia, born in June. 1801 . and about 1812 became a resident of Ohio, so that he was reared here amid the wild scenes of pioneer life. Here he was married and about 1833 be removed with his family from the farm in Clinton comity to Greene county, settling on what is known ^s t!ie James Barber farm in Cedarville lowiiship. There he li\'ed for four or five years, when he removed to Clark coiuity. When se\'eral years had passed he removed to a small farm near his first home there, and afterward to the John X'elson farm in Clark county. His next home was three miles east of Clifton, and after seven years there spent he was called to his final rest. He was a mechan.ic and followed his trade until ;d)out fort}' years of age, when he tinmed his attention to the cattle business, which, w as the means of bringing to him a livelihood until his death, which occurred in 1846, when he was forty-five years of age. In his religious faith he was a Methodist and in political belief a \N'hig. His wife survived until 1898. passing away at the advanced age of eiglity-five. After the death of her first husband she married Elijah Harper, of Greene county, who was born at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.

nine children : \\'illiam, eti.ed farmer of Otter Bentl, Lidiana ; Janiel H. ; Solomon, a black-smith and coal and grain dealer of Lafayette, Indiana; Jesse W., a farmer of Cedarville tow nsliip ; Uelila. the wife of Thomas E. Stewart, a farmer of Clark county, who is also filling the oflice of justice of the peace; George W., who resides in Seattle, \^ ashington ; and three that died in infanc)-.

^Ir. Marshall of this review accompanied his parents on their various removals during his youth and remained upon the home farm until he had attained his majority. He was then married and reipoved to a rented farm near Com"tsville, Ohio, and also engaged in blacksmithing. In 1849 he emigrated to Iowa, settling in Louisa county, at Hope Farm postoftice. but he remained for only a short time, returning to Ohio by ox-team. He then located on a farm in Clark county, where he remained for a number of years, after which he came to Greene connly. purchasing land in Cedarville township, upon which he remained initil ten years of age when lie retired from active business life. He had successfully carried on general farming and stock-raising and his unre- niittins' diiigence and sound judgment in business matters had brought him prosperity, so tliat lie is now the owner of over three hun(h"ed acres, ahliougli he has given away a good farm. He is thus enabled to enjoy a weU earned rest at his pleasant Iionie in Cedarvilie, wliicli he bought in 1888.

On the 2d of December. 1847, -^I'- ^larshall was married in Cedarvilie township, to Nancy Harper, a cousin of CJeorge W. Harper. She was lx)rn in Greene county, a daugliter of Elijali Harper. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall 1)ecame the parents of two children. Charles F., who resides on the old home farm three miles east of Cedarvilie. married Ella Eogelsong, who died leaving two children, Gertie May and Daniel \\'., and later he wedded Georgia Latham. William L. is proprietor of the Palace Livery stable of Xenia and is also connected with the Xenia Buggy Company, fie married Carrie Ilarber, ;i daughter of W. M. Barber, and the\- have four children : Harry, Arthur, ilary and Alfred.

Perhaps Mr. Marshall has become best known throughout this section as an auctioneer, ha\ing been actively and successfully engaged in that business for fifty years. He fin;dl\' retired from it on account of failing health, however, after teaching his son, ^^'illiam L., the business. Mr. Marshall served as a trustee of Cedarvilie for two terms and was also a first lieutenant in the National Guard of Ohio prior to the Civil war and afterward became captain of Company A during the Morgan raid. For about thirty-six years he has been a meml)er of the INIethodist church and has been steward for more than twenty years, his life being in harmony with his professions. He has been a resident of Greene county for many years, and has taken a deep interest in its welfare and progress, advancing to a prominent position as a citizen of worth and as a successful farmer.

Towne Carlisle

One of the best, most energetic and progressive men of Yellow Springs is Towne Carlisle, who is also classed among the representative citizens, taking a deep and helpful interest in all measures for the general good. He is numbered among the native sons of Greene county, his birth having occurred in Miami township, on the 26th of March, 1855. His parents were Jehu and Hettie (Batchelor) Carlisle. The father was a nati\e of Loudoun county, Virginia, and in 1836, when about twenty years of age, came to Ohio. His birth occurred in 1816. He located in Miami township near Yellow Springs, and always carried on agricultural pursuits in order to provide for his family. He aided in erecting the first building at Yellow Springs, and until three or four years ago it still stood at the corner of Corry and Dayton streets, and was used as a Methodist Episcopal church. He was a member of that church and led an earnest Christian life. In politics he was a Democrat, but he never sought or desired ofBce. During the last twenty years of his life he lived in practical retirement from labor and died at Yellow Springs at the advanced age of. eighty-three years. His widow still survives him and now resides in Miami township. She was born March 26, 18 16, at Yellow Springs on the property that is now occupied by the Old Folks Home. She was a daughter of Robert Batchelor, who was a native of Pennsylvania and at an early day in Ohio's liistory came to this state, locating at Yellow Springs, where he died. In the family of Jehu and Hettie Carlisle were nine children, five of whom are living.

Towne Carlisle, the eighth in order of birth^ acquired his early education in the public schools of the \'illage of Yellow Springs and remained upon the old home farm until he had attained his maji^rity, when he began learning the carriage-maker's trade, under the direction of T. B. Jobe, the present mavor of Yellow Springs. J Le was with him for three years and then engaged in the lumber business at this place in connection with J. H. Little. This partrership was maintained until 1890. whei. Mr. Carlisle became sole owner of the bi:s'- ness which he has since conducted. He carries all kinds of lumber and has a larg;i and growing trade, his liberal patronage already bringing to him a very gratifying income.

In 1S76 occurred the marriage of Towne Carlisle and Miss Catherine Howard, a native of Greene county, and a daughter of , John Howard, an early settler of Xer.ia township, where he engaged in farmmg until his death. Unto this marriage one son was born, Howard T., who is now twentytwo years of age and assists his father in the lumber business. He was educated in the public schools of Yellow Springs, The mother died in 1878 and was laid to rest in the Xenia cemeter_\- amid the deejj regret of family and manv friends. For his second wife Mr, Carlisle chose oNIattie Van Horn, who was Ixirn in Cedarville, and ii a daughter of Edward \'an Hum, a lumber contractor of Cedarville, now deceasetl. Unto the second marriage four children have been born, but Edna, the eldest, died at the age of five years. The others are : Edward, who is attending school: and Mildred and Hazel, twins,

ISIr, Carlisle is a Republican in his political views and since 1890 has continuously served as township clerk of Miami township, while since 1891 he has been a school director. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church and fraternally is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He is a typical American business man, resolute, energetic and progressive, realizing that success will come as the result of earnest purpose, supi)lemented by untiring diligence. It is along these lines that he has won creditable prosperity and among the leading residents of Yellow Springs he deserves mention.

Frank P. Bryax

. Frank P. Bryan, a well known resident <jf Fairfield, was here born in 1852, his parents being Henry and Lydia ( Petry) Bryan, the former a native of ]\larvland, the k.tter of Pennsyhania. The father came to Ohio about 1845. settling first in Canton and tlien he came to Fairfield. He was a wagon-maker by trade and followed that pursuit until 1872, when in connection with John Louck, he embarked in the grocery business under the firm name of Louck & Bryan. This relation was maintained until 1876, when his son became Mr. Louck's successor in the firm and the name was changed to Bryan & Son. This relation was continued to the time of the death of the father, which occurred on the 5th of De- cember. 1889, wlieii lie was seventy years lit" age. He lived an upright, iionorable life and his integrit\- in Inisiness affairs was ]ie\'on(l question. Me was married in Canti;n. Ohio, to Lydia Petry, and thev became the ]>arents of three children attaining nialiirit\' : Lain-a. the wife of L. C. Mitman. of Osbom ; \\'illiam II.. a lilacksmith. of Osborn : and Frank 1'.

The last-n;uiied is the voungest of the famih' rnid was educated in the schools of Fairfield. In carl\- life he learned the painter's trade and followed that pursuit from 1S72 until 1876, when he entered into partnership with his father. In 1879 he opened an undertaking business, being associated with Mr. Miller, also of FairfieUl. until the letter's death, on the iilli of .\pril, 1894. Since that time Mr. Br\an has been alone in the unrlertaking btisiness. He still continued his ownership in the grocery store until 1895. when he .^old out to D. V. Molter, and has since devoted his attention to his undertaking establishment.

In his political views Mr. Bryan is a ] )emocrat. His father ser\cd for more than tliirt\- years as township treasurer ^md was a memlier of the school lioard. After iiis death Frank P. Br\an was ap])ointed his successor and continued to ser\-e in that office until 1898. He has been a meiuber of the town council of Fairfield for a number of terms and was also treasurer of the \inage for ten years. Socially he is connected with the Odd Fellows' Society, belonging to both the subordinate lodge and encami)ment. and has passed the chairs in both branches. He is a memV)er of the State Funeral Directors' Association.

and was buried in the family lot in the Byron Union cemetery. She belonged to the Reformed church, of which our subject is also a member. He owns a house and lot in Fairfield, and is a well known resident of the town. He is a graduate of the Clark (K; I'hatupion College of Embalming and is thus well equipped for the work he has undertaken. In manner !\Ir. Brvan is courteous and kindly and he is wortln- of the friendshi[) w hicli he gains whereser he goes.

Jacob M. Allamon

Jacob M. .\llanion. who is filling the position of engineer in the Steele Building of Xenia. was born fourteen miles west of Chillicothe. Ross county. Ohio, on the 17th of September. 1862. and is a son of George McElroy and Eli>'-al>eth (Taylor) .\llamon. The father was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1817. and was there reared, coming to Ohio in 1837. \\ 'id tw enty years of age. He located in Ross county, Ohio, and afterward removed to Columbus, where he completed the wagon-maker's trade. He then returned to Ross county, where he engaged in business as a wagonmaker at what was known as Allamon Cross Roads, remaining there until 1865. He is now a resident of \\'ashington Cotirt House, and he married Miss Taylor, of Ross county, on the 14th of July, 1847, 'i^'' birth having occurred in that county in 1823. Her parents were ^^'illiam and Nancy (Nessel) Taylor, the former a refugee from France, having left that country in order to keep fi"om service in the army. He served his adopted country as a soldier in the war of 1812, and was a loval citizen of this land.

Ha\-iiig taken up his abode in Ross county, Ohio, he followed the shoemaker's trade in an early day. before shoes were so largely manufactured by machinery, employing four ci five assistants, at Bourneville. There he lived for many years and it was there that his daughter was married to Mr. Allamon. The father afterward took up his abode in East Lancaster, Ohio, where he died at the age of eighty ears. The mother of our subject died in 1883, in Xew Holland, Pickaway county. Both Mr. and Mrs. Allamon were members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Jacob M. Allamon pursued his education in South Salem. Ross county, and at the age of seventeen he became an engineer, learning the business at Xew Holland. He was first in the emplo}' of Haney Brothers, it being his inteniton to learn the millin'^ business with them. He had to work in all departments of their mill and for two years he gave his entire attention to engineering. In 1892 he located in Xenia, and was employed by the Xational Cordage Company until 1S95. when he liecame engineer for H. H. Hawkins in his lumber business. That relation was maintained until IMarch, 1901. when ^Ir. .\llamon accepted a positi(jn as engineer for the Xenia Ice Company in their artificial ice plant, in which the first ice was manufactured in Greene county. He tested the plant and built the first fire in the courthouse heating apparaeus. On the 5th of December. 1901, he came to his present jx>sition as engineer of tiic Steele block, the largest block in Xenia.

On the nth of April, 1892, Mr. Allamon was united in marriage to Katie Ringer, of Washington Court House. They had three children, but lost one. .\lfred Milton, the first-born, first opened his eves to the light of day on the 29th of September, 1894. and died February 5. 1901. Charles, and Missouri are still with their parents. ^Ir. Allamon is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, in the camp at Xenia, of which he has served as clerk, and is also a member of the present ]x)ar<l of health of Xenia. His political support is given to the Republican party, in which he is quite active, usually serving as a delegate to the city and county conventions. Both he and his wife belong to the First Methodist Episcopal church, and they have many friends in Xeifia. where they have long resided.

Jeremiah Overholser

The name of Overholser is of Swiss origin and means "o\-erseer of the forest.'" If in any way the subject of this review exemplifies the meaning of the familv name it is because he is the overseer of a forest of fruit trees of his own planting, for he is a well known and successful horticulturist of Beavercreek township. He was bom June 27. 1845. ''^ York countv, Pennsvbania. a son of Daniel and Mary (Hartman) Overholser. In December, 1853. the parents came with their family to Greene county, locating first in Xenia, antl subsequaitly tliey removed to Alpha, where they ha\-e since resided.

In the common schools of Beavercreek township Jeremiah Overholser pursued his education and under the parental roof he remained until his marriage, which occurred on the i8th of .\pril. 1877. the lady of his choice being Miss Anna Hylan<I. a nati\e of Beavercreek township, and a tlaughter of Tliomas and Julia (Rader) Hyland. Her fatlier was a native df Maryland and her niiitlier was Imrn in Beavercreek township. She is still living, her home being in Xenia. but IMr. Hyland has passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Overholser began their domestic life upon a farm and he has there niade a si>ecialty of the culti\-ation of fruit, althnugh to some extent he is engaged in the raising of the cereals best adapted to this climate. Through experience, investigation and reading he has become well infdrmetl concerning the best methods of cultivating fruit and his opinions are regarded as authority throughout the community and the farm is consiilered a very valuable one in Greene county. Mr. and Mrs. Overholser have no children uf their own, but ha\e reared an adoptetl daug'hter, Elma, who is still with them.

In his ix>litica! views the subject of this sketch is independent. In 1876 he was elected constable and filled that position for seven consecutive years his term expiring in April, 18S5. The following May he was appointed township clerk to fill a vacancy, and at the next election was called to that office l)y popular suft'rage and has since served continuously therein. He is also one of the trustees of the school lands of Beavercreek township, and as a citizen has ever been most loyal and true to the trust reposed in him. He manifested his fidelity to his country when, during the Civil war, he jijined the armv, enlisting in December, 1863, at Xenia as a private of Company I, One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in command of Captain ]\Ic- Dowells. He was with his company most of the time and was promoted to the rank of corporal. When the war was ended he was mustered out at Camp Chase, Columbus, on the i6th of July. 1865, antl at once returned to his home t(~> assume agricultural [jursuits. Fraternallv he is connected with the Knights of Pythias, and has held the office of keej>er of the records and seals of Silver Star Lodge, Xo. 668, of Alpha. He also holds membership in the ^Masonic Lodge of Xenia, and his life is in harmony with the teachings and tenets of the craft. His career has ever been a creditable one and he has shown himself worthy of high regard in business, military, political and social circles.

Henry C. Long

Important agricultural and industrial interests are successfully controlled by Henry C. Long, whose business affairs have assumed extensive proportions and have contributed to the material upbuilding and prosperity of his community. His success in all his undertakings has been so marked that his methods are of interest to the commercial world. He has based his business principles and actions upon strict adherence to the rules which govern industry, economy and strict, unswerving integrity. His enterprise and progressive spirit have made him a typical American in every sense of the word, and he well deserves mention in this history. \M:at he is to-day he has made himself, for he began in the world with little save his own energv and willing hands to aid him. By constant exertion, associated with good judgment, he has raised himself to the prominent position which lie now holds, having the friendship of many and the respect of all who know him.

Jasper townsliip, was born in the house in which he n(.w lives. April 2/. 1848. ami is a son of William Long. His father was born in \'irgi!iia. in 1801. while the grandparents, Peter and Margaret (Ewing) Long, also were natives of \'irginia. The faniilv is of Dutch and Irish extraction. When the grandfather came to Ohio he settled in Greene county, locating- first in Xenia township. He afterward reiuoved to Caesarscreek township, \\liere he purchased over two hundred acres of land and there li\-ed the life of an enterprising and industrious farmer. He was buried in Shook cemetery, and his wife was laid there by his side. L'nto Peter Long and his wife were bom the following children: William; Peter; Adam; Henry; iL'irgaret, the wife of Aaron Shook; Martha, the wife of George Slagel ; Catherine, the wife of Joseph Slagel ; and Diana, the wife of Jacob Smith. All of this family have now passed away.

\\'illiam Long, the father of our subject, was educated in \'irginia. and with his parents came to Greene county, Ohio, in an old covered wagon. He early became familiar with the hardships and trials incident to pioneer life and remained with his father until his marriage. As a companion and helpmate for the journey of life he chose Mary Ann Hagler, a native of Virginia, a daughter of Jacob and Mar) ( Dier) Hagler, both of whom are natives of Virginia.

After his marriag"e ^Ir. Long purchased a farm upon which his son Henry C. is now li\-ing. and there he carried on agricultural pursuits, meeting with e.xcellent success in his work tilling the soil and cultix'ating the crops. In his political views he was a ^^'hig in earlv life, and upon the dissolution of that party he joined the ranks of the new Republican part}\ with which he continued to affiliate until his death. Both he and his wife were consistent and active members of the Methodist Episcopal church and for many years he was a class leader, taking a deep interest in religious affairs. Unto them were torn eight children, four sons and four slaughters, but the eldest died in early life. The others are Allen, who is living in Indiana; Margaret, the wife of John G. Clemens of this county; Mary L., the wife of X. Griffith Sutton; Austin, who is living in Xew Jasjjer ; Durbin and Curtis, both deceased ; and another who died in infancw The mother of these children passed away in 1844, at the age of forty-one years, and was buried in the Shook cemetery. For his second wife William Long chose Clarica Mallow, and unto them were born five children; George, deceased; Henry C. of this review ; Peter and John, who ha\e passed awav ; and Laura, the wife of A. J. Boots, of this township. William Long died in 1891 and his second wife, surviving him about six years, passed away in 1897. They were both interred in the Woodland cemetery, of Xenia. Ohio.

A native of Xew Jasper township, Henry C. Long has spent his entire life within its borders. His early education was acquired in the district schools of his township, and later he entered the Marshall school of Dayton, a commercial college, but he did not complete his course there on account of ill health. Returning to the home farm he joined his father in business and in later years assumed the management of the affairs. After his father's death he purchased the interest of the other heirs in the old homestead and now has a valuable farm of three hundred and thirty acres, whereon he carries i>n general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising, well tilled fields and high grades of stock I)eintj evidences (jf his thrift and enterprise in this chrection. Mr. Long lias also (_le\'cl(i])e(l the fine stone quarries located upon his land, getting out what is kno\\n as the Dayton limestone for buildir.g purix>ses and placing u\x:m the market cut and dimension stone. He now has an e\tei;ded patronage and is conducting his business in a thoroughly progressive and up-tii-date manner. At the present time he is making arrangements for putting in a spur of the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton Railroad, most of the work having already been completed. This will furnish him excellent shipping facilities so that he can load his cars upon the ground and transfer them to the main track. He has also added a brick anil tile plant, for thej'e is an excellent quality of brick clay upon liis land, covering his stone ipiarries. For the conduct of his enterprise he has secured steam j^ower and the latest improved machinery for the manufacture of both brick and tile. The extent of his busine>-:s may be judged by the fact that for the school building-, which was erected in Xenia m 1902, lie furnished the brick as well as the stone used in the foundation and in other parts of the building. The brick plant has a capacity of thirty thousand per dav. In the 0])eration of his quarries and manufacturing plant Mr. Long employs a large force of workmen, antl the output is of such excellent quality that both the stone and Isrick find a ready sale upon the market and his business has assumed extensive and profitable proportions.

Mr. Long w-as united in marriage to Miss Martha Cummings. a sister of the Hon. J. B. Cummings, the wedding being celeljrated October 9, 1S80, and unto them have been torn two sons, Thomas C. and

William H. Both our subject and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics he has been a stalwart Republican and served for twelve years as township trustee, yet has never been an aspirant for office. Few men are more prominent or widely known in Greene county than Henry C. Long. He is an important factor in business circles and his popularity is well deserved because of his unbending integrity, his unabating energy and industry that never Hags. He is thoroughly interested in whatever tends to promote the welfare of his native county and throughout this portion of the state is honored and respected, not only for what he has accomplished, but also because of the means he has enii)loved to win success.

\'olcah E. Weaver was Ijorn in New^ Burlington, Clinton cciuntw Ohio, October 2. 1842, and was reared at the place of his biitii. He was one of three children born unto Samuel and .\nna (Ellis) Weaver. The' paternal grandfather was Abraham Weaver. The father was born and reared in X'irginia and died in Greene county, Ohio, in 1S74. He followed his trade, that of a tailor, throughout the years of his manhood and vv as a highly respected and worthy resident of this portion of the state. He left two sisters at the time of his death beside his immediate family. His wife died on the 7th of ^lay, 1890.

In the common schools of the neighborhood A'olcah E. Wea\'er pursued his education, becoming familiar with brar.rhes of learning that fitted him for the transaction of l)usiness. He has been identified with the fnrniing interests of the county since he attained tlie age of seventeen years, and now conducts a farm of tl\e hundred acres of vahialjle land. This, liowever, is largely superintended by his son, while Mr. Weaver is practically living retired. His business interests have been so well conducted that he has become one of the wealthy residents of Greene coimt}-. He is a man of keen discrimination, of unfaltering industry and strong purpose, and has ever carried forward to successful completion whatever he has undertaken. His foresight and sound judgment ha\-e enabled him to make iudicious investments which have returned to him a good income. In his farming methods he has always been progressive and enterprising, adopting the latest improved methods of practical \-alue and keeping his farm under excellent condition, its neat and thrifty appearance indicating his wise and careful supervision.

On the 3d of October, 1877, JNIr. Weaver was united in marriage to Miss Belle Peterson, a daughter of Abraham Peterson, of Clinton county. Ohio, who in that locality was engaged in farming on an extensive scale. Three children have been born unto our subject and his wife: Charles A., who at the age of twenty-three years is assisting in the operation of his father's farm ; Laura E.. a young lady of nineteen years: Anna, a little maiden of six summers. The family ha\c a \ery pleasant home at Xo. 513 South Detroit street, where I\Ir. Weaver has resided since 1899. The son is a member of Xenia I-odge, F. & A. M., in which he' is now holding office. Mr. gives his political support to the Republican party, and he and his family are supporters of the

Reformed church, of which ]Mrs. Weaver is a memljer. He is widely known throughout this portion of the state not only because of his extensive agricultural interests, hut also on account of the cpialities of manhood which have won for him high regard.

Thomas C. Pattersox

Thomas C. Patterson, one of the early settlers of Greene county, is a native of \\'arren county, Ohio, his birth having there occurred on the 7th of August, 1832, his parents being James and Jane (Finney) Patterson. The father was a native of Virginia and came to Ohio when a young man, settling in ^\^arren county about the }ear 183 1. There he devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits through many years. He afterward removed to Greene county, taking up his abode here in 1866. He settled in Xenia township, where he purchased a part of the farm now occupied by our subject, and upon that place spent his remaining days. He passed away in December, 1 89 1, at the advanced age of eighty-four years. The comnumit}" mourned his loss as an honored and valued representative citizen. His life, ever honorable and upright, was in consistent harmony with his membership in the Second United Presbyterian church of Xenia. For many years he served as an elder in that church, also filing a similar position in the church to which he belonged before removing to Greene county. His wife died in April. 1890. and was laid by his side in the Woodland cemeterv of Xenia. In the family of this worthy couple were six children of wIt mi five are vet living.

Tliomas C. Patterson obtained his earl\' education in the cHstrict schools of Warren county. During the montlis of vacation, after completing his school course, he assisted his father in the work of the farm, tlnis early gaining a practical education in the work of field and meadow and a good knowledge of the best methods of caring for stock. He was thus engaged until after the breaking out of the Civil war, when in response to President Lincoln's second call for troops in 1862 he offered his services to the government, enlisting in Company B. Se\-enty-ninth Ohio \''olunteer Infantry, with which he served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged in \\'ashington. He served as corporal and tt)ok part in many important engagements being under the command of General Sherman. He met the enemy in battle at Resaca, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga and Atlanta, and whether lie was on the picket line, the tented field, or in the thickest of the fight, was ever loyal and faithful, performing his duties without question.

In 1867 Air. Patterson returned home to \\'arren county and remained there for a short time when he came to Greene county and settled upon the farm which he now occupies in Xenia township, not far from the Columbus pike. Here he has engaged in the cultivation of the soil and in the raising of stock. He owns one hundred and thirty acres of rich and arable land and upon his farm has erected a good set of buildings and made many excellent improvements which indicate the careful supervision and progressive spirit of the owmer. About eight years ago he erected a large brick residence and a commodious barn and everything about the place is in keeping with a model farm of the twentieth centurv.

In 1866 Mr. Patterson was united in marriage to Miss Martha Irwin, a daughter of William C. Irwin, wdio lived and died in Warren county, devoting his business activity to farm work. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Patterson ha\-e been born Hvc children : Anna, the wife of Harvey Drake, a resident farmer and stock-raiser of Cedarville township; James, who is assisting his father on the home farm; Mary, at home; William, who is employed as an accountant in Dayton, Ohio ; and Bertha, who is yet with her parents. Both Mr. and Mrs. Patterson hold membership in the Third United Presbyterian church of Xenia. Our subject has always been found straightforward and honorable in his business dealings and is today as true to his duties of citizenship as when he followed thel old flag upon the .southern battlefields. His entire life has been passed in Ohio and for more than a third of a century he has resided in Greene county, where he is known as a valued citizen and progressive farmer, well deserving of mention in this volume.

Hon. Roswell Fenton Howard was longer engaged in the practice of law in Xenia than any other attorney which; has been connected with its bar. There was in him a weight of character, a native sagacity, a far-seeing judgment and a fidelity of purpose that commands the respect of all. A man of indefatigable enterprise and fertilitv of resource, he has carved his name deeplv on the record of the political, commercial and professional history of the state, which owes much of its advancement to his efforts.

Roswell Feiiton Howard was burn in Hamilton county. Ohio, July 20. 1814. and was a son of Cyrus Howard, a native of Vermont, and a grandson of Solomon Howard, who was one of the heroes of the Revolutionary war and valiantly fought for the independence of the nation. On lea\-ino- New England Cyrus Howard tijok up his alx)de in Hamilton cuunt}-. Ohio, at an early period in its history. As one of the first settlers of that section he carried on the labors incident to the developing of a farm in the midst of the heavy timl^er (.)f the [iriine\-al forests, making for himself and his family a comfortable home in the wilderness. He married Aliss Lucy Fenton, whose home was near North Bend, and they became the parents of a large family of children. The cause of education found in him an ardent advocate, as it did many of those sturd}- residents from New England and he aided in locating the first school in his community. The people out of their scanty means subscribed a sufficient amount for the erection of a good brick building and after its completion, instruction was given in that school throughout the entire year - a very unusual occurrence even in older communities. Mr. Howard was a strong Whig in his political views and supported John Ouincy Adams and William Henry Harrison. His death occurred in Februar}-. 185 1, and the community mourned the loss of one of its valued and influential citizens, his wife long sun'iving him, passed away on the 25th of April. 1885. at the extreme old age of ninety-two years.

Roswell Fenton Howard was given excellent educational pri\ileges. While accjuiring a knowledge of the usual branches of study taught in the lower grades of the home schools, he was also a student of

Latin and Greek. Subsequently he entered -Miami L'niversity, but left that institution in the junior year and made his way to Augusta. Kentucky, where he completed his C(jllege course in the school there, being graduated in the year 1832 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Later the degree of [Master of Arts was conferred upon him by the same institution. After leaving college he engaged in teaching for a time in the Woodward high school, at Cincinnati, but wishing to make the practice of law his lifework he began studying under the direction of Daniel J. Caswell and Jacob Piatt. In the law schools of that city he continued his study and in 1837 '^"^'^^ graduated with the degree of Bachel(.)r of Law. The same year IMr. Howard opened an office in Nenia, which at that time contained a population of onlv hfteen hundred, to whom the _\'oung lawyer was totallx' unknown. Immediately he entered upon the practice of his chosen profession, wherin he was destined to rise to an honorable and prominent position. He began the work for which the previous years of study had been a preparation, becoming a member of the bar where sham reputation and empty pretense were of no avail in the forensic combats. The young lawyer in his contests with older and experienced men, whose reputation and patronage were alread_\- assured, found it a hard school, but it afforded excellent training, and as he measured his strength with the best his mind was developed, his intellectual p<iwers were (|uickenedl and strengthened, and he acquired a readiness in action, a fertility of resource and a courage under stress that have been essential factors in his successful career.

fnr ti fly-live years, and altlmugli liis practice made heavy demands iipun his time, he also liekl some public offices. He was a member of the city council, and for a number of years served as mayor of Xenia. also actin<4' as a nieml)er of the Ixiard of school examiners. For two terms he was prosecuting attorney for Greene county. In 1848 he was' elected to the state legislature on the Whig ticket and in 1866 was again chosen to that position, thus serving one term under the old constitution and for two terms under the new. for he was continued in office until 1870, by re-election. While in the house he was apixiinted on several important committees, including the judiciary and ])enitentiar\-. His thorough understantling of the law, his close investigation into the needs of the C(minionweaIth and his devotion to the general good made him a proinim-nt and capable member of the assembly.

On May J, 1848, ]Mr. H(jward was united in marriage to Miss Margaret M. Steele, of Xenia, a lady of superior culture and refinement. She was a daughter of Professor Thomas Steele, who was connected with the educational work until advanced age compelled him to lay aside arduous duties of the profession. Mrs. Howard passed away on the 27th of ]\Iarch, 1873, and later Mr. Howard married ]\Iiss Mar)- Hannah Pollock, a native of Logan county, Ohio, and a daughter of William and Fanny Pollock. Mr. Howard had a family of nine children and two of his sons are yet actively connected with the legal profession. He passed away on the 28th of July, 1892, and his remains were interred in the Woodland cemetery. By his upright character, his kindness of heart and his interest in every good word and work, he made numerous friends and his death was greatly lamented. His name stood high on the roll of the most honored and eminent lawyers in this portion of the state and all who knew him respected him because of his fidelity to truth and the right.

Hox. Charles F. Howard

Hon. Charles F. Howard is a representative lawyer of Xenia. the senior partner of the well known firm of Howard & Howard, and is the oldest living child of the nine children born tmto Hon. Roswel! Fenton anil Margaret Mitchell (Steele) Howard, whose history is given above. With t!.e example of his illustrious father before him, it is no wonder that he was attracted to the legal profession, or that he was inspired and encouraged to attain to a prominent position in its ranks. His birth occurred in Xenia on the 12th of July, 1859, and his early education acquired in the j)ublic schools here was supplemented by a literary course in Xenia College. He afterward studied a year in Antioch College and on the expiration of that period went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he entered the ^Michigan State University, but on account of failing health was unal)le to complete his course of study there.

Preparing for the bar and successfully passing an examination for admission, he began practice in Xenia. In the meantime, however, he was elected city clerk, but i.i attempting to discharge the (h-fies of tne office he was again seized with the malady which caused his former illness ami was forced to resign before the expiration of his term. In the spring of 1888 he was elected mayor of Xenia, just a half-century after his father had been chosen for the same office. From 1896 until 1898 Charles Fenton Howard represented his district in the state senate, and in the legslative body of the commonwealth his course was such as to add new laurels to the family record. In the spring of 1900 he was elected prosecuting attorney, which position he is filling at the present time, having entered upon the duties of the oftice in January, 1901. In 1898 he was appointed by Judge Sage referee of bankruptcy and his brother William, the junior member of the firm of Howard & Howard, was appointed to succeed him by/ Judge Thompson. In the practice of his profession Mr. Howard ha<: long since left the ranks of the many and stands among the successful few. In connection with his other duties he has been identified with the People's Building and Savings Companv of Xenia, as one of its directors and president, andj is also the president of the \\'oodland Cemetery Association. The People's Building and Savings Companv is the oldest institution of the kind in Xenia. and its business has developed from one hundred thousand to a half million dollars.

On the 25th of October, 1882, Mr. Howard was united in marriage to Miss Adda D. Gowdy, a daughter of George F. Gowdy. She is a leading and influential member in the ]\Iethodist Episcopal church, and 1x)th ]\Ir. and Mrs. Howard enjoy the high regard of hosts of friends and the hospitality of the best homes in Xenia. Mr. Howard has been very active in politics and is a stanch Republican. The firm of Howard & Howard stands to-day in the foremost rank of the legal fraternity in this portion of Ohio, and Charles Fenton Howard is a man of S(iund judgment, and manages his cases with ma,sterly skill and tact. William S. Howard, the junior member of the firm, was born in Xenia, February 20, 1865, and like his brother began his education in the public schools. After reading law with his father he entered the law school of Cincinnati, just fifty years after his father had lieen a student in that institution. He completed the course, was graduated and has since been associated with his brother in practice in Xenia. He is yet a young man. but has gained a reputation hardly second to that of any member of the Greene countv bar.

Moses Evans

Those men who have contributed to the general stability, progress and improvement of Greene cou.nty are deserx'ing of mention in her history. Such a one was piloses Evans, who was deeply interested in the welfare of liis adopted county and was ever loyal thereto. He was born in the X'ewberry district of Si:)uth Carolina in 1821 and was about eight years of age when he came to Oliio, with h.is parents, Robert and Sarah (Cappoch) E\-ans. The family settled upon a fann near Roxanna, in SpringValley township. The grandfather. Moses Evans, had died in South Carolina, and liis wife, who i)ore the maiden name of'Lydia Hasket, had afterward married Samuel S|)ear, i)f South Carolina. They had come to Ohio in iSjCk and for a short time Roi)ert Evans antl his family resided in the home of his mother and step-father, while he was seeking a fa- \-orable location. At length he bought about four hundred acres of land a i-nile and a half south nt Spring; \'alley (in the west side of the l.'ttle Miami river. Tliere he carried on farming successfully for some time, and, having water power in the river, he l)uilt and i)])erated a sawmill and gristmill, conductiiig the same until i8r>4. Throughout the years of his residence in Ohio he lived upon tliat farm, passing away in 1868. in his family were fifteen children, nine of whim: reached mature years, while two are still living.

Moses I'lxans was the fourth in the famil\' and u;)on the home farm he was reared to manhood. The public scho:)ls afforded him good educational privileges, which he imi>roved. He liecame a surveyor, learning the business parti}' from his father and partly in school. On the 24th of March, 1842, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah S. Huston, of Spring \'alley townshi]). She was born in Waynesville. Warren count}', Xo\ember ~. 1822, her parents being Robert and Hannah (Townseiid) Huston. Her father was a native of Bucks county, Penns}l\ania, born January i, 1778. and his wife was born at Cape May, Xew Jersey, November 30. 1787. The}- became acquainted in A\'aynesville and were married on the iQtli of July, 1S21. For a few \'ears thereafter they remained in that village. Mr. Huston cari'ying on shoemaking until he -purchased, land in Spring X'alley township and removed to the farm, when Mrs. Evans was about four years old. There he died in 1829. and his wife, surviving him for some years, passed away in Waynesville in 1S44. at which time she was attending the yearly meeting of the Society of Friends, to which she and her husband belonged and of which their people had been representatives for several generations. Mrs. Evans was the eldest of three children, and the youngest, Mary, died in infancy. Her only brother, Daniel Townsend Huston, was married in Warren county, and in 1850 went overland to California. Three years later he returned for his family, and then spent his remaining days on the Pacific coast. His birth occurred in 1825 and his death on the 9th of October, 1883. hi his family were four children.

Moses Evans, of this review, purcbasetl ihe interest of his wife's brother in the home farm whicli had I)elonged to her father, and thereon spent his remaining days. He made excellent improvements upon the place and was a progressive and enterprising agriculturist. The home was blessed with nine children. Robert, who became a soldier in the Second Ohio Heavy Artiller}'. suffered from a severe attack of small-po.x, but recovered. Later, however, he died in the hospital in Kno.xville, July 20. 1865. JoscjjIi C. the second son, born in 1845. married Anna Buckles, who died in 1890, and he now resides in Sugarcreek township with two of liis four children. He was in the one hundred days' service during the Civil war. Daniel T. died September 27,. 1868. Hannah T^. is also deceased. Mary E. is with her parents. Sophia Angeline is the wife of Xewton Berryhill, of Sugarcreek, and the\' have two children. Hillanl married Xellie Zell, by whom he has two children, and their home is in Xenia. Emma is deceased. Closes Edmund, the youngest, married fennie Scarft, by whom he has two children, and thev reside upon the old home faim.

tenil<iry be joined the ranks of the new political org'anization. He lield varicms township (jfticci. inchuHng that of trustee, yet he was ne\er an onlice seei<er. In i858 Mr. Evans was called to his final rest, and his d.eatli was deeply lamented throughout the community, for he had many friends in Greene county. His widow still survives and resides in Spring Valley. She is an -estimaljle lady widely and"favoral)ly known and the family is deserving of creditable mention in the history of this portion of the state. In October, 1894, the old home was <Iestroved I)\- fire. Init it was soon rebuilt.

James Long Ginn, who is living a retired life in. Jamestown, was born in Silvercreek township. Greene county, on the 22d of October, 1836, his parents Ijeing John and Rachel (Long) Ginn, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Virginia. Willi his iiarents the father came to the United States when he was about eight years of age. The family located in what is now Jasper townsiiip at a very early day. There John (!inn was reared amid the wild scenes )f frontier life and became a farmer, following that enterprise until his death in 1844, when he was thirty-nine years of age. He left a widow and eight children, seven of whom ]\Irs. Ginn reared to adult age. These are : "Margaret, Sarah, Elizabeth, Martha, "William, James and Thomas. Five childreii of .the family died in earlv life. V\'illiam is now living in Taylor county. Iowa, and Thomas is a resident of Jamestown.

his education in the schools of Ross townshi[), and after nutting" aside his text books he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for twenty }ears, also being a contractor and builder. He then established a lumber business in this place, carrying it on \'er\' successfully for a quarter of a century, and on the e.xpiration of that period selling out on the ifith of January, 1902, to the present firm of Adams & Thuma. His patronage was a gratifying one and his large sales annuall}' brought to him a good income. He was known by all to be worthy, reliafile and faithful in all life's relatii)ns, -md his enterprising efforts were therefore crowned with success.

On the 5th of Xovember, 1856, Mr. Ginn was imiled in marriage to Miss Mar\' Kyle, l)v w honi he had four children : Alice C, now deceased: Mattie B., the widow of ^^'. F. Copenliaver, and a resident of Cincinnati: Elizabetli, deceased: ^n^l Ellis Edgar, who resides in Jamestown. He married Lucy Irons and they have one child, Helen. Alice G.. the eldest meniljer of the famil}', was the wife of .\. G. Bingaman, and they had three children. Edna, Estella and W'hitelaw. The two youngest are making their home with their grandfather. ]\lr. (iinn. Mrs. Ginn tlied in 1890, and on the 5th of Xovember, 1892, Mr. Ginn was again married, his second union being with Miss Emma Lloyd, a native of Greene count}- and a daughter of William E. and Amanda ( Mc- Danicl ) Lloyd, both of whom are natives of fireene county. The grandfather. John Lloyd, came to this county in 1803 and settled ujion a farm in Xenia township, where he spent his remaining days. The maternal grandfather. Wilson McDaniel. li\ed in th'is county in 1801 and t(iok u]) his ab(^ile in

Xenia township, where lie alsu H\C(1 until he \^ as called to his tinal rest. In Ansust, 1901, t!ie McDaniel family held the centennial celebration of the foundinof of the family in this count}', the nieetin<;" heing' held on the McDaniel stone-quarry farm. This .stone ([uarry lias l)een operated for about seventy-five or eighty years and produces the finest limestone in the country, according to the test made by the United States government. William E. Lloyd was a farmer aufl stockman during the greater ]\'irl of his life. He died in iSSq and his wife in 1S84. They were the parents of ten children, nine of whom reached mature vears. while eight arc now living, Mrs. Ginn being the third, in order ot biiih.

Aside from a \'cry pleasant home -'n j.'imestown. Mr. Ginn owns a valuable farm of three hundred acres in Silvercreek and Ross townships, to which he gives his ])ersonal supervision. He and his wife are widely and favorably known. The lady is a member of the Metliodist Episcopal church and fraternally he is a member of Jamestown Lodge. Xo. 352. F. & A. ]\L, having been made a Mason in 1870, in Yellow- Springs. His political support is given the Republican party. He has served as a member of the town council and is now a member of the school board. James L. Ginn lias been activeh' associated with business atYairs of this place, and belongs to that class of representative American citizens who, while promoting individual success, also advance the general welfare.

Andrew H. Baughmax

of the presence of one the\- had C(.ime to look u\)'m as a guardian, benefactor and frientl. Death often removes from our midst those whom we can ill afford to spare, whose lives have been all that is exemplary of the true and thereby really great citizen. Such a citizen was Mr.Baughman. wdiose whole career, both business and social, served as a model to the young and an insi)iration to the aged. Fie shed a brightness around everything with whicli he came in contact. By his usefulness and general benevolence he created a meniorv whose perpetuation does not depend upon brick or stone, Ijut upon the spontaneous and free will offering of a grateful and enlightened people. No citizen did more for Xenia than Mr. riaughman, and his connection with its development and growth along material, intellectual and moral lines did nuich toward placing it in the ])r(jud position which it to-day occupies.

Andrew H. Baughman was born October II, 1807, on a farm seven miles east of Hagerstown. ^faryland. His i)arents were Andrew and Esther ( Herr) Baughman. The father was born, reared and married in Lancaster countv, Pennsvlvania, and there followed fariuing and hotel-kee])ing. During the war of 1812 he was the captain of a volunteer company. He survived his wife eight years, her death having occurred wdien our subject was only seven years of age.

Soon after his mother's death our subject went to live in the home of his uncle, who lived on a farm west of Hagerstown, Marvland, there remaining until he was fifteen years of age, when he began to earn iiis own livelihood. It was, however, rather a preparation for a business career, for during the tirst }ear he was given no wages. The seconxl year he received fl\e dollars per month. In the mill he remained until he had attained his majorit}-, never at any time receiving more than nine dollars per month, hut from that meager salary he managed to save a small amount. When he had reached man's estate he walked all the way to ^Vheeling, West \'irginia. where he boarded a trading boat for Cincinnati, receiving his passage and fifty cents per day for labor performed on board. From Cincinnati he went to Hamilton, where he had two uncles living, and after visiting with them fur a day or two he made his wav tn .Vlpha. Greene county. On Christmas dav he liegan working at Harbine's mill, receiving nine dollars per month and his board. Added to what he had saved at the W'hitmore mill, he succeeded in accunndating one hundred dollars, and in company with his cousin, Jacob Herr, he rented the flouring mill and sawmill, operating them successfully during the years 1830 and 183 1. He was then offered one-third the prolits of the Snyder mill if he would becijme the manager, which position he accepted, continuing as such until 1836, when he furmed a ])artnership with Caspar Snyder, his employer's son. They purchased the mill and operated it for a number of years under the firm name of Baughman & Snyder. ^Ir. Baughman was manager of the mill until 1853. In the meantime it had been enlarged and good brick houses replaced the log huts that were abnut it when he took charge.

In 1853 he sold his milling interests and bought a farm of two hundred and fifty acres, which he at once liegan to imi)rove. He still continued a business connection with Mr. Snyder, who at this time took cliarge of lioth the Oldtown mills, which they had purchased and in which Mr. Baughman still had a half interest up to the time of his death. The first real estate which he possessed was a farm in Greene C(junty, which he had purchased while still employed by the elder Snyder. In addition to this he Ixiught seven acres within the limits of the city, now included between King and Galloway streets and Church and Shawnee streets. In 1871 he erected on this site an elegant residence, which is surrounded by a i)eautiful lawn and is still one of the tasteful and attractive abodes in the city.

For many years Mr. Baughman was a most prominent figure in the financial circles of the city. He was first elected a director fjf the Xenia Bank, which afterward became a branch of the State Bank of Ohio, and on the passage of the national Iiank law was changed into the First National Bank of Xenia. In each of those organizations he had been a director and the vicepresident, antl upon the death of the president of the First National Bank he was elected to that position, which he filled until the expiration of the time of the charter. A reorganization was then effected under the title of the Xenia National Bank, the government permitting them to take the first name of the institution. Of this ^Ir. Baughman became the first president and continued to hold that office until failing health compelled him to resign. He still retained his financial interest in the bank and the office of directcir up to the time of his death, which occurred in September, 1891. He also did a real-estate, banking and private loan business. He possessed keen sagacity and unusual foresight, which coupled with untiring industry and resolution enabled him to advance steadily to success.

he ser\'e(l as count}' c. ininiissioner and was alderman for a long- ])eriod, during' which time he served as ])resident of the board for three terms. Many times he was solicited to run for higher offices, but he cared not for political ]ireferment other ihrm when he could ser\ e the jjcople of his immediate district. He cast his tirst presidential \'ote for General Andrew Jackson and continued to affiliate with the Democrat party until 1856. wiien he voted for John C. Fremont and afterward g'a\'e all his influence and effort of a political character to the Republican jiarty.

In iH.p) he became a member of the Indejjcndent Order of Odd Fellows, and in 1833 he united with the Reformed cluu'ch. in which he served as a deacon, also as Sunday-school superintendent and as a delegate to the synod and classis. He was treasurer of the classis and board of cluu'ch erection. He was also a member of the peace commission an.d for many years one of the board of trustees of the Heidelburg University. Generous in sujjport of all departments of church \M)rk, he is particularK- remembered on account of the gift of twenty thousand dollars whereby was established the Baughman professorship of the Latin language, literature and Biblical instrtiction in the Heidell)urg University of Tiffin, Ohi<i. He ga\'e otiier lai'ge sums of monev to charitable and intellectual work and his name will long be revered because of his munificence and particularly for his deep interest which he exer manifested in Heidelburg. That he enjoyed in an unusual degree the confidence of the ])ublic and those with whom he was associated is shown by the fact that he was appointed guardian for fourteen children and that he settled ten large estates.

On the 7th of February. 183,:;, .\lr. Baughman married Miss .Mary Snvder, who was born in Washington county, Maryland, September 7, 1814, a daughter of Jonathan Snyder, one of the ])ioneers of Greene county, locating here in 1816, when his daughter was scarcely more than an infant. He built tlie first mill in the vicinity and it was afterward ])urchaserl by our subject and his partner. Having no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Baughman reared several, to whom they became greatly attached, giving them all the advantages which thev would have bestowed upon children bound to them by ties of blood. Mention should also be made of their two neiccs, Henrietta and .Magdalena Krepps, who cared for them during their later life and who reside in the iiome on North King street. Thev were (laughlers of George and Xancy ( Batighman ) Krepps. Their father was born at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1802, and was one of a family of seven children. Tiiere he was educated and grew to manhood, and . after his marriage he immediately located in Xenia, becoming one of the honored and promineiit residents of this city. He had learned the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed for two years, and then removed to Trebein Station, where he carried on the same pursuit until 1851. He then turned his attention to farming in Spring Valley township, where lie made his home until his death, which occurred August 9, 1873. His wife passed away January 13, 1856, leaving nine children, of whom five are yet living. Mr. Krepps was a Democrat in his political views and was a member of the Methodist ciiurch. The surviving chiklren of the family are: Jeremiah; Eliza A., the wife of J. A. Stillings; Nancy A., who mar- ried \\'illi;im L. Fulkerson ; and Henrietta and Magdalena. who reside in Xenia. They belong- to t!ie Alethodist church and are most highl)- esteemed in Xenia.

Mr. Baughman, their uncle, was trul_\- a self-made man. but the most envious could not grudge him his success, so honorabl\- it won. so worthily used. He was most liberal in his benefaction and while it is known that he gave t\\enty thousand dollars to one institution and other sums almost as large he was never ostentatious in his giving, and his ]irivate charity probably amounted to much more than that of which the world knew. His love for his fellow men was deep and sincere, and surely the world is better for his ha^-ing li\'ed.