Jerome Township (part 11 of 19)

In 1851 Mr. Robinson was elected ])rosecuting attorne}', in 185S was elected to a seat in the State Legislature and re-elected in i860. In 1864, upon the resignation of A. J. Sterling, he was elected to fill the vacancy caused by that officer's resignation. In 1872 he was elected to Congress, served two years and was a candidate in 1874 for re-electon, but that was an "off year" with Republicans in Ohio and he was defeated. After his return from Washington his health became impaired and he did not press his law business with his usual vieor.

Mathias Fladt

Any person who will investigate the facts in the case will be surprised to learn of the great number of people of Germanic birth now living in the United States. Unquestionably, the greatest number of emigrants reaching the shores of the New World have come from Gemiany and statistics will show that, next to English blood, there is more German blood in the United States than that of any other nation. Tiiis hemg a fact, it is easy to account for the prosperity and morality of tliis country and, not only that, but it will afford an explanation for the love of learning shown by the people of this nation. Germany is famous the world over for its remarkable universities, for its educated men. for its poets and philosophers and for the industry, patience, intelligence, morality and sturdiness of its citizens. One of the citizens of Union county. Ohio, descended from German ancestors is Mathias Fladt. a prosperous farmer of Darby township.

Mathias Fladt. the son of iMathias and Anna fRenner) Fladt, was born Julv I. 1861, in Franklin county, Ohio, near Columbus. His father was born in Germany and came to this country with his parents. Mathias and Barbara ( Lnch ) Fladt. Mathias and Barbara (Luch) Fladt were the parents of four children: Mathias. with whom this narrative deals: Mrs. Mary Horch. deceased : Jacob, deceased : and Mrs. Barbara Renner. deceased. Mathias Fladt is still li\'ing in Norwich township, Franklin county. Ohio, his wife having died in 1911. They reared a family of twelve children, Stephen, Margaret. Mathias, Lena. Mary, deceased. Mary. John, George, Anna. Elizabeth. Jacob and Caroline. Five of these children. Margaret, Mary, Anna. Elizabeth and Jacob, are deceased.

Mathias Fladt, Jr.. was educated in the schools of Franklin county and remained at home until he reached the age of twenty-five. He then married and began renting land in his own county and rented there for nineteen years. In the year 1907 Mr. Fladt came to Union county and bought his present farm of two hundred and eighteen acres in Mill Creek. Jerome and Darby townships. He has made extensive improvements upon his farm since acquiring it and now has one of the most attractive famis in the county. He is a general farmer and stock raiser and has rapidly approached the front as one of tlie leading argiculturists of the county.

of Germany. 3ilr. and Mrs. Seibert are now living near Columbus, Oliio. Nine cbildren have been born to 'Mv. and Mrs. Fladt ; Leo, Arthur, Cornelius, Anna, Martin, Laura, ]\Ieta, Lillian and Emmett. Leo married Laura Rausch and has two daughters, Lillian and Lucilla. Cornelius married Louisa Scheiderer. All of the other children are still single and living with their parents, with the exception of Lillian, who is deceased.

Politically, Mr. Fladt is identified with the Democratic party, but, beyond taking an intelligent interest in everything pertaining to good government, yiv. Fladt has not been acti\'e in pulitical affairs. He has never lieen an aspirant for a i)ul)lic office, preferring to devote all of his time and energ\' to his agricultural operations. He and has family are loyal members of the Lutheran church, in whose welfare they are deeply interested and to whose support thev are generous contributors. Mr. Fladt is a successful, self-made man and, although he has been in this county but a comparatively short time, vet he has alreadv won a host of friends in this countv.

Judge Tohx Cas.Sil

This pioneer was an associate judge in Union county when that office was in \'ogue. He was the son of .Vlexander and Mary ( Grav ) Cassil, nati\'es of Pennsylvania and Scotland respecti\'ely. He was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1803, and moved with his family when a mere boy to Jefferson county, Ohio, where the parents and family settled, but later moved to Greene county where they died. After the marriage of Judge Cassil he engaged in the woollen factory industry at Steubenville, Ohio, remo\'ing to Union county in 1833. Here he farmed ten vears, then took up his residence at Marys\ille, where for some years he edited the Marysville Tribune, then known as the Argiis.

At the breaking out of the Civil War he recruited Company F, Sixtysixth Ohi(T Regiment, and was its first lieutenant but was promoted to ca])- tain. and in 1862 he resigned. He was wounded at b'ort Reinil)lic and. though the wound was not serious, he did not reco\'er for manv months. At the date of his death he was justice of the peace and mayor of Mar}-sville. In earlv life he associated with the Christian church and was widelv known and highly respected b}' all. He died in Jasper county, Missouri, in 1869. He was tiie fatlier of thirteen children. It was such characters that have made Union county and Ohio what they are today.

Robert F. Elliott

A self-made farmer of Leesburg township, Union county, Ohio, is Robert F. Elliott, who has been a resident of this county since 1881. His father died when he was only five years of age and when only twelve he started out to make his own way in the world. He had a very meager education and when a mere youth was thrown on his own resources. He started working on a farm in Marion county, Ohio, before reaching his majority and later located in Leesburg township, in Union county, where he bought the one hundred and six acres on which he is now living.

Robert F. Elliott, the son of James and Sarah Jane (Houser) Elliott, was born in Harrison county, Ohio, May 16, 1853. His father was born in Ireland, came to the United States with his parents when a small boy, and located with them in Harrison county, Ohio. Here James Elliott was reared to manhood and married Sarah Jane Houser, a native of Pennsylvania, and to this union three children were born, two of whom are living, Robert F. and Mary, the wife of ^V. T. Robinson, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. James Elliott was a blacksmith and followed this trade until his death in 1858. His widow survived him until 1905.

Robert F. Elliott was able to attend the common schools only a short time, since his father died when he was five years of age and seven years later he started out to make his own way. He moved from Harrison county to Marion county, Ohio, and remained there about eight years, marrying while in the latter county. He farmed in ^Marion county until 1881, and then brought his family to Union county and purchased a farm in Leesburg township, near Claibourne. He has made extensive improvements upon this farm and now has one of the finest country homes in this county. He has an excellent liarn and other outbuildings and everything about the farm indicates that he is a man of thrift as well as of taste. Since 1897 he has been engaged in the buying anrl shipping of live stock, and has added no small amount to his yearly income in this way.

Ohio, August 22, 1830, and died July 30, 1869. Mary Warner was born September 30, 1830, and died September 12, 1S60. The parents of Mrs. ElHott were married September 13, 1855, and to them were born two children, Flora I., born September 5, 1856, and Charles S., born July 29. 1858. Charles S. Owen, with his wife and one child, lost their lives in the Iroquois fire at Chicago.

Mr. Elliott is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and the Knights of the Maccabees, holding his membership in both lodges at Richwood. The famil\' are members of the Christian Ad\ent church of Claibourne. In politics, j\Ir. Elliott is a Republican, but has never taken an active part in political matters. He is essentially a self-made man, having started in with nothing and attained to liis present degree of prosperity solelv througli bis own unaided efforts. He is well known in his township and is held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

Oscar N. Bell

The Bell family is worthily represented in Uni(in county, Ohio, bv Oscar X. P)ell, who came to this count}' in the forties, and the memliers of the family have been iimminent factors of tlie various communities in which they have settled. Oscar N. Bell was an engineer for many years and tra\- eled extensively throughout the United States, following his trade. Later he settled in Leesburg to\\-nship, I'nion count\-, where lie \vas l)orn and dex'oted himself to agricultural pursuits, and has made this his wiirk for several years. He has made a reputation as a stock raiser and is ranked among the best stock raisers of his county.

Oscar X. Bell, the son of E. A. and Xaomi ( Richards ) Bell, was born in Leesl)urg township, Cnion county, Ohio, on June 8, 1858. His father was a nati\e of Xew Yijrk state, his grandparents on his father's side both being nati\'es of Scotland. Naomi Ricliards was born in Seneca county, Ohio, and E. A. Bell and wife were married in Union county, and here they reared their seven children, fi\-e of whom are now living: Arthur C, of De- \\'itt cmint}-. Illinois: William, who died at the age of one and one-half years; Oscar N., of Leesburg township; Mary Orlin, deceased, who was the wife of C. G. Cantrell : Joseph, a farmer of Taylor township, this county; Bruce Edwin, now living in California, and Nora May, the wife of H. C. Gabriel, a farmer of Leesburg township.

E. A. Bell came to Union county with his parents when a boy and located on a farm one mile west of Pharisburg. Mr. Bell farmed until 1868, and in that year he and his father took a trip to New York state, where the grandfather of Oscar N. Bell died the same year. The grandmother died in 1898. E. A. Bell died in 1897 and his widow passed away in 1910.

Oscar N. Bel! received a good common school education in the schools of Leesburg township, and after leaving school learned the engineer's trade. For several years he traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada, where he pursued his trade. After his marriage he located in Leesburg tnwnship on a farm of eighty acres, and has since devoted himself to general farming and stock raising. His farm, known as the Maple Dell farm, is well improved, and since accjuiring it Mr. Bell has built a large barn and other outbuildings to accommodate his stock. He raises full-blooded French draft horses and registered Duroc-Jersey hogs, as well as a high grade of cattle. In fact, no farmer in the county raises better stock than Mr. Bell, and he is recognized as being one of the leaders in the stock-raising industry in the county.

Mr. Bell was married y\ugust 16. 1888, to Nancy Shisler, a daughter of John anrl Lac}- (Darling) Shisler, natives of Ohio. Mr. Shisler was a lifelong farmer and died June 9, 1879, his widow passing away in 1905. Mr. Bell and his wife are the ])arents of three children, two of whom are living: Leo Day, born September 22. 1889, now lives in Chicago, where he is employed by the Baldwin Piano Company. He married Marie Bringle, of Jacksonville, Illinois, and has one son. Paul Newton, born September 18, 1914. Chester Edwin Bell was born January 18, 1891, and now lives in Marysville, where he is filling the position of assessor of Leesburg township. He also owns an interest in the Huffman Automobile Company, of Marysville. He lately sold out and is taking up the study of osteopathy.

Cornelius Fladt

One of the yuuugest farmers of Darljy township. Union county. Oiiio. is Cornelius I'laih, wiio is now farming his father-in-law's farm of one hundred and forty acres, two and one-half miles north of Unionville Center. He is one of the many farmers of this county of German descent and has all of those German characteristics which mark the people of that nation. He is a young man and at the very threshold of his career, but has already demonstratetl that he has the capacity and ability to make a prosperous farmer.

Cornelius Fladt, the son of Alathias and .Matilda ( Seibert ) Fladt, was born in b^-anklin county, Ohio, July 3, 1891. His fatlier, the .son of Mathias and .Vnna ( Renncr ) Madt, was born July i, iSOi, in b^-anklin county, Ohio, near Columbus. His father came to Union county in 1907 and bought the farm of two hundred and eighteen acres upon which he is now lix'ing. Alathias Fladt and wife were married December 22, 1886, and are the parents of nine children, Leo, Arthur, Cornelius, .-Vnna, ^Martin, Laura, Aleta, Lillian and Emmett. All of these children are still liying except Lillian. Leo married Laura Rausch and has two daughters, Lillian and Lucilla. All of the other children are still single except Cornelius. The history of Mathias Fladt appears elsewhere in this \-olumc.

Cornelius Fladt was reared in Franklin c<iunt}', Ohio, until he was sixteen years of age and, consequently, received most of his education in the county of his birth. He came with his ])arents to this cmmty in 1907 and remained with his father on the home farm until his niru'riage.

Mrs. Fladt's father was born in Darby township, in this county, in 1845, the son of John M. and Eva (Schmll) Scheiderer, who were married in Columbus, Ohio. John M. Scheiderer was born in Germany and came to the L'uited States when a young man and located at Columbus, wliere he remained for two years and then mo\ed to L^nion county, Ohio. John P. Scheiderer and Elizabeth ]\Iader were married May 4, 1871, and to this union were born nine children, seven of w^honi are still li\'ing: .Vndrew, of Alarysville : Peter, who died in infancy; Casper, a farmer i:)f Darfiy township; Barbara, who died in May, 1914, was the wife of Philip Scheiderer; Mary, of Lima, Ohio; John L., of Marysville; George J., a farmer of Paris township; E. J., a farmer of Darby township; and Louisa, the wife of Mr. Fladt. The mother of these children died December 22, 1912. Mr. Scheiderer is now Hving with his son-in-law, Mr. Fladt, in the old homestead in Darby township. Politically, Mr. Fladt is aligned with the Democratic party, but thus far has not taken an active part in political affairs. He and his wife, as well as members of the family on both sides, are loyal adherents to the German Lutheran church and are generous contributors to its support.

Edward L. Langstaff

For nearly half a century Edward L. Langstaff has been a resident of Union count}-, Ohio. Born and reared in this county, he has spent all of his active years in agricultural pursuits, and now owns a fine farm of one hundred and seven acres in Claibourne township. He has been prominent in the material, educational and religious life of his community, and no citizen is held in higher esteem in the township where he has lived practically all his hfe.

Edward L. Langstaff, the son of Asa and Hannah (Lockhart) Langstaff, was born November 15, 1866, in Claibourne township. Union county, Ohio. His parents were born in Licking county, Ohio, and New York state, respecti\ely. Thev were married on Christmas day, 1858. Six children were born to Asa Langstaff' and wife.

Edward L. Langstaff was educated in the district schools and later took a commercial course in Kentucky State University, at Lexington. After his marriage he settled down on the old home place in Claibourne township, where he has since lived. He has engaged in general farming and stock raising with that success which has brought him good returns year after year.

Mr. Langstaff was married August 28, 1901, to Blanche McCune, a daughter of James M. and Sarah A. (Tidrick) McCune. Mr. McCune and his wife had two children. Harry H., a farmer of Claibourne township, and Blanche, the wife of Mr. Langstaff'. Mr. and Mrs. McCune moved in April, 1873, to Claibourne township, and here they lived the remainder of their lives. Mr. McCune died May 3, 1907, and his widow passed away on June 5. ifjio. r\lrs. McCune was a member of the Methodist Protestant church of Claibnnrne township. Mr. McCune was a Democrat in politics and took an active part in local political affairs. He served throughout the Civil Wa^, first enlisting on .\pril 24, 1861, as a member of Company D, Sixteenth Regi- ment, Ohio \'olunteer Infantry, and was discharged August i8, 1861. He re-enhsted on October 8, 1862, in Company C, Ninth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and served until he was honorably discharged July 19, 1865. He was in all the battles fought by Sherman on his march to the sea.

Mr. and Mrs. Langstaiif are the parents of four children, three of whom died in infancy. The one living child is Seth M., born February 6, 1904. his twin brother, Herbert, having died when he was seven weeks old. Helen L. died when she was five months and ten days old.

;\Ir. and Mrs. Langstaff are members of the Methodist Protestant church of Claibourne, and Mr. Langstaff has been superintendent of the Sunday school for more than twenty years. He is an active worker in the church and has been a member of the official board for many years. The Republican party has always received his hearty support although he has never cared to become a candidate for public office. The family are highly esteemed in the community where thc\- ha\e li\-ed many }-ears and ha\-e a large number of friends who rejoice in their material prosperity.

Ben'Jaimix E. Penrose

Practical industry, wisely and \-igorc)Usly applied. ne\"er fails of success. It carries a man onward an<l upward. l)rings out his indi\-idual cliaracter and acts as a powerful stimulus to the etinrts of others. The greatest results in life are often obtained by simple means and the exercise of the ordinary qualities of common sense and perseverance. The ever\'dav life, witli its cares, ])erplexities and duties, affords ample opportunitv fur acquiring experience (^f the l)est kind and its most beaten paths prcivide a true worker with alnindant scope for efforts and vast improvements. An enter- IM'ising citizen (if Unionxille Center, Darby township, Ohio, is Benjamin E. Penrose, the agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at that place.

Benjamin E. Penrose, the son of Lukens and Rachel ( .\nkrum ) Penrose, was born November 18, 1S75, in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Lukens was the son of Benjamin Penrose and was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as was his father before him. Lukens Pem'ose is a land owner in Lancaster countw Penns\'l\'ania, wliere he is still li\-ing and where he and his wife reared a familv of three children, Benjamin E., Mrs. Hannah McSparrow and Alice.

Pemisyhania, and remainetl at home until he reached the age of twenty-one. He tlien hegan working in a general store at Rulo, Nebraska, and after a few years went back to the farm, where he worked for some time. In 1897 he came to I'nion county, Ohio, and became the station agent at Unionville Center for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He has tilled the duties of this office in a manner satisfactory to the company which employs him, while at the same time he has carried himself as a public-spirited citizen of this community.

Air. Penrose was married August 3, 1910, to Florence Bailey, the daughter of \V. K. and Mollie (]\Iiller) Bailey. Mr. Penrose and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are interested in its welfare. Politically, he is a Republican and at the present time is serving as clerk of Unionville Center and treasurer of Darby township. He is filling both positions with eminent satisfaction to the citizens of his township, irrespective of their political affiliations. Since residing in this locality the career of Mr. Penrose has been a commendable one in eveiy respect and entitles him to representation in the history of his county.

Wayne Teets

An enterprising young merchant of Pharisburg, Union county, Ohio, is Wayne Teets, whose whole life has been spent within this county. After graduating from the local school he started in as a clerk in a store in Pharisburg, and since 1907 has been in the general merchandise business for himself. He is an industrious and energetic business man, and has built up a large and lucrati\e trade throughout this section of the county.

Wavne Teets, the sun of David and Sarah (Henry) Teets, was born in Leesburg township, Union county, Ohio, September 22, 1882. His father was Ijorn in Logan county, and his mother in Champaign county, Ohio, their marriage occurring in the latter county. Some years after their marriage David Teets and wife located in Union county, where he operated a cooperage plant in Pharisburg until his death, about 1884. His widow still resides in Pharisburg. Eight children were born to David Teets and wife, all of whom are still living: Flora, the wife of J. L. Thompson, of Leesburg township; Effie, the wife of G. B. Romine, of Leesburg township; Warren, a farmer living in Taylor township; Ordel, of Leesburg township; Wilber, a resident of flalion, Ohio; Walter, of Leesburg township; Wayne, of Pharisburg, and Estella. the wife of J. C Gaston, of Richwood.

Wayne Teets received his echicatiijn in the schools of Pharishurg', and after attenthng tlie liigh school, clerked in the store of Hutchen Brothers, of Pharisburg, for three years. In 1907 he engaged in business for himself in Pharisburg and now contlucts a general merchandise establishment, with a constantly increasing business. His store is well stocked with such goods as are usually found in general stores in towns of this size, and he is constantly adding to his st<:ick of goods in order to meet the demands of his trade.

Mr. Teets was married March 24. 191 1, to Lo\'erna Hall, a daughter of J. H. and Clara (Maple) Hall. Her parents came from Coshocton, Ohio, to Union county, and a few years later located in Trumbull county, where they are now living. ]Mr. Teets and his wife have one son, Leo Donald, who was born Februarv 24, 1912.

Politically. Mr. Teets is a Republican, but has never been active in the councils of his ])arty. His wife is a member of the Methodist Protestant church, of Pharisburg. He holds his membership in the Knights of Pythias at the same place. Mr. l>ets is still a young man and at the threshold of life, and the success which has already attended his ettorts indicates that he has a long and prosperous career before him.

Mason L. Baldwin

The Baldwin family ha\-e been residents of Union county, Ohio, for many years, during which time the}' have been prominent factors in the life of the community in which they have resided. Mason Baldiwn, a worth)- representatixe of this family, is a graduate of the Ohio State Unix'ersity and a man of great energy and abilit3^ Mr. Baldwin is now operating the home fami in partnership with his brother, and is ha\'ing pronounced success in the raising of cattle and hogs. His farm, known throughout tliis section of the state as the Sugar Hill farm, is one of the most attractive country places of the county.

iMason Baldwin, the son of William and ,\nna ( Winget ) Baldwin, was born in Darby township. Union county, Ohio, June 11, 1888. His parents, both of whom were natives of this county, were married in December, 188 1, and now have three children living. Mason, Reed and Lois. Two other children died in early childhood. Lois is li\-ing with her father in Marys- \-ille, her mother having died in June, 1913.

[Mason Baldwin recei\ed his elementary education in the public schools of his home township and entered afterward the Ohio State University at Columbus, where he took the four-year course in civil engineering. After graduating from the University, he followed the profession of a civil engineer for two years at Bellefontaine and Akron, Ohio, after which he returned to the old home farm, and he and his brother, Reed, now operate it together. They give most of their attention to stock raising and handle registered Holstein cattle and Duroc hogs. The farm is located three miles east of jNIilford Center and is well improved in even' respect, being one of the model farms of the county.

I\Ir. Baldwin was married August 15, 191 1, to Hazel Ford, a daughter of Frank and Minnie ( Ellsworth ) Ford. Mrs. Baldwin's father was a nati\-e of Union county.

Politically. Mr. Baldwin gives his loyal support to the Republican party, but as yet has never taken an active part in political affairs. Fraternally, he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry at Milford Center. Mr. Baldwin is a young man now in the prime of life and the success which has attended him thus far in liis career indicates that he will have continued prosperity in the future.

Dr. Jesse F. Conrad

.A good physician is essential to the welfare of ever_\- community, and there is scarcely a hamlet of any size throughout the whole United States which does not support at least one physician. The healing waters of Magnetic Springs, Union county, Ohio, have drawn to that place many people in search of their health and consequently it is fortunate that a physician of the abilit\- of Dr. Jesse F. Conrad is located here. Dr. Conrad came to Magnetic Springs after his graduation from college in 1901, and has been living here since that time. He spent one year in Europe, studying in the Universities of Berlin and Vienna, in order to be better qualified in his profession. He has a large practice throughout this section of the county, and is a man whose ability is recognized everywhere.

Dr. Jesse F. Conrad, the son of Frederick and Margaret (Roesch) Conrad, was born in Hardin county, Ohio, April 20, 1873. His father was a native of Prussia, and his mother of Marion county, Ohio, and in the latter county their marriage occurred. They lived a few years in Marion county, and thc-n mo\ed to Hardin countv, where thev resided for about ten vears.

after which Frederick Conrad and his family located in Auglaize county, Ohio, where he followed farming until the death of his wife in April, 1899. In 1901 Frederick Conrad came to Magnetic Springs to make his home with his son, and died in this place in 1902. Frederick Conrad was a soldier of the Civil War, and also saw military service in his native land before coming to this country.

Dr. Jesse F. Conrad was one of thirteen children born to his parents. He completed his elementary education in the schools of Waynesfield, in Auglaize county, and then began teaching in the public schools. He taught for four years, and in the meantime became a student in the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. He determined to follow the medical profession, and, with this in view, entered the Medical College at Cincinnati and graduated from that institution in 1901. Immediately after his graduation he returned to Waynesfield, Ohio, but shortly afterwards located in Magnetic Springs, Union county, where he has since lived. In the fall of 1912 Dr. Conrad went to Europe in order to pursue special courses in medicine and became a student in the University of Berlin for a few months. He then went to Vienna, Austria, where he remained until the summer of 1913, returning to his home at ^lagnetic Springs in July of that vear. He is a member of the Anglo-American Societies of Berlin and Vienna, becoming a meml>er of these organizations during his year abroad. He is also a member of the State and National Eclectic Medical Associations, and takes a deep interest in everything pertaining to the advancement of his profession.

Dr. Conrad was married April 10. 1901. to Maud Leona Mains, who was born in Cincinnati, and died in April, 1912, leaving one son, Jesse M., who was born No\'ember 25, 1907. On December 11, 1912, Doctor Conrad married Jennie E. Fleming, who was born in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Conrad is a member of the Episcopal church, of Columbus.

Fraternally, Doctor Conrad is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Pharisburg and the Knights of Pythias at Magnetic Springs. While in college at Cincinnati, he was a member of the T. A. E. Medical fraternity.

Dr. Conrad built a sanitarium in ^Magnetic Springs in 1906-1907 which burned down in the fall of the latter year, entailing a total loss. Dr. Conrad is a man of excellent business ability and owns considerable property in Magnetic Springs. He has one of the finest residences in the county, owns a business block and also seven acres of land adjoining the village. Owing to his extensive practice, he has stopped driving or visiting patients in their (52) homes except in extreme cases. He now confines himself to office practice and general consultation. Dr. Conrad reared his father's family of seven children and educated all of them. In fact, he took charge of his brothers and sisters after his mother's death, and became both father and mother to them. He is a man of charitable impulses, kindly disposition and well liked throughout the community.

John P. Kritline

The United States is the most cosmopolitan nation on the earth. Her citizens are drawn from every country and every clime and a few years' residence in this country so imbues them with the American spirit that they become among our best citizens. No nation has sent better citizens to this country than has Germany and the various communities in which they have settled have always been benefited by their presence. One of the sterling German farmers of Union county, Ohio, is John P. Kritline, who has been a resident of this county for nearly eighty years. He has been an industrious and thrifty citizen and gi\en his unreser\'ed support at all times to the welfare of his community.

John P. Kritline, the son of John P. Kritline, was born in Bavaria, Germany, November 12, 183 1. He came to this country with his parents wlien he was about five years of age. His parents, who died when John P., Jr.. was only seven years of age, reared a family of eight children: Mrs. Margaret Hagendoeffer, Mrs. Catharine Rupright, Andrew, Mariah, John P., George and one who died in childhood.

At an early age John P. Kritline was bound out to Thomas Robinson, of this county, and was at hard manual labor at a time when other boys of his age were in school. For several years he lived with Mr. Robinson and not only did not go to school, but received no money for his, services. At the age of twenty-one, he commenced working for himself and at that time his earthly possessions consisted of a horse, saddle and bridle and five dollars in cash. With true German thrift and frugality he saved his money and in a short time had five hundred dollars saved up. Here again his business al^ility showed itself and he put his money out at ten per cent interest and let his money work as well as himself. Subsequently, he bought one hundred and twenty acres in Paulding county, but a few years later sold that and put his money out on interest. He has always been a farmer of this count}', but is now retired from acti\-e life and is living in Unionville Center after a long and prosperous career as a farmer and a business man.

Mr. Kritline is a stanch Republican in politics and has cast his ballot for his party since its organization in 1856. That he is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens is shown by the fact that he was selected township treasurer for twenty-four years in succession. He has also been treasurer of Unionville Center since its incorporation in 1880. Mr. Kritline's career has probably never been equaled in Union county. He has lived such a life in this county as to merit the high esteem in which he is held by every one. He is one of the best known men in the county and has always taken an active part in everything which he thought would be of general benefit to the community in which he lived.

W. K. Bailey

It is proper to judge of the success of a man's life by the estimation in which he is held Iw his fellow citizens. They see him at his work, in his family circle, watch the operation of his code of morals, witness how he conducts himself in all the relations of society, and are, therefore, competent to judge of his merits and demerits. After a long course of years of such daily observations, it would be out of the question for his neighbors not to know of his worth. W. K. Bailey, the present trustee of Darby township, is richlv deserving of the esteem and respect which is accorded him in the community where he lives. He is numbered among the progressive and enterprising citizens of the county and has been accorded just recognition in the political circles of his township and in the position of trustee he is rendering efficient and satisfactory service.

W. K. Bailey, the son of John P. and Sarah (Holycross) Bailey, was born March 29, 1858, in Union township. Union county, Ohio. His father was the owner of eighty acres of land in this county and the father of eight children. ^Irs. Anna Dunfee, Mrs. Phoebe Brooks, ^Irs. Ruhama Brooks, A\'. K., George, John, Eli and INIrs. Hester Lewis.

W. K. Bailey was the eldest boy in the family and began to work early in life. After receiving a good common school education, he started at the age of thirteen to work for himself. He continued to work in his home neio-hborhood until he was married in i88j when he went to live in Union-

Mr. Bailey was married May 30, 1882, to Mary E. Miller, the daughter of J. A. and Nancy (Benton) Miller. To this union have been born five children : Etta, who married Irwin Pennington and has one son, Cecil ; Florence, who married B. E. Penrose ; Anna, who married W. H. Fenner and has one son, Norman ; Roy, who married Grace Deiter and has two children : Emma Claude and Juanita.

Politically. Mr. Bailey is a member of the Democratic party and has alwavs taken an active interest in the welfare of his party. At the present time he is serving with credit as trustee of his township and has been a member of the school board of Darby township. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and greatly interested in everything which pertains to its welfare. Mr. Bailey realized early in life that there is a purpose for which every man should strive and that there is no honor not founded on worth and no respect not founded on accomplishment. His life and labors have been worthy of the true American citizen because they have ]ieen such as to place him in the high esteem of his fellow citizens.

Bushrod W. Converse

The Con\'erse famil_\- trace their ancestry back to colonial times, when the great-grandfather of Bushrod W. Converse was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, joining the Continental army at the age of sixteen. The Converse family came to Union county, Ohio, in the early forties, and located in Darby township, on the farm now occupied by Bushrod W. Converse. Mr. Converse now owns the old homestead of one hundred and fifty acres, a part of which is inside the corporation of Unionville Center. He has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits in such a way as to place him among the first rank of agriculturists in his county.

Bushrod W. Converse, the son of Caleb H. and Louvisa (Ketch) Con- \erse. was born on the farm where he is now living, July 20, 1850. He is one of four children born to his parents, who are still living, Nathan W., Sarah. J. Ouinn and Bushrod W., eight having passed away. Sarah is the wife of G. D. Mitchell, of Union township. Two of the sons, Orson P. and Ouinn. ser\-ed in the Union army during the Ci\'il War.

verse, natives of Vermont and early settlers in Madison county. Ohio, where they located in 1819. Parley Converse was a minute man and was drafted for service in the War of 181J. hut did not serve. He was a mechanic hy trade and held the oi^ce of justice of the peace for many years. He died in Union county. Ohio, at the home of his son. Caleb. There were five children born to Parley Converse and wife.

The father of Parley Converse was Rev. Jeremiah Converse, a native of New Hampshire and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He joined the Continental army when he was sixteen years of age and was sent out with a company of scouts who were decoyed by the Indians and but three of the command returned alive. Jeremiah was wounded in the shoulder, but escaped with his life, although he was a cripple for the remainder of his days. In 18 14 he removed with his family to Darby Plains, Madison countv, Ohio, where he lived until 1837, dying at the advanced age of eighty-tw-o vears.

Caleb H. Converse and Louvisa L. Ketch, who was a native of Madison county, were married in 1830 and moved to Union county, where they lived a short time. Then Caleb and his family, moved to Champaign county, Ohio, but retiu-ned in 1846 to Union county, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Caleb dying December 2, 1895, his wife having passed away in October, 1885. At the time of his death he was the owner of two hundred and twenty-seven acres. Caleb H. Converse was a prominent man in the history of Union county. He ser\-ed as justice of the peace and was also clerk of Union county, as well as iilling the office of treasurer in its earlv history.

Bushrod \Y. Converse, one of the tweh'e chiklren born to Caleb Converse and wife, spent his boyhood days in Darby township, and after finishing his schooling, he began to work on the old home farm and here he has since resided. He raises high-grade live stock and carries on a diversified sj'stem of farming with a success ciimmensurate with his efforts.

Jvlr. Converse was married October 15, 1872, to Sarah E. Rice, the daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Roseberry) Rice, and to this union five children have been born, two of whom are living, Albert B., who is married and lives on his father's farm, and Alba, who is a teacher and still residing at home.

Politically, ]\Ir. Converse gives his hearty support to the Repuljlican party, but has never been active in political affairs. The family are all loyal members of the Methodist Episcopal churcli in Unionville Center and deeply interested in its w^elfare.

Fred E. Hanson

A contractor for the past thirty years, Fred E. Hanson has been prominentlv identified with the building industry of Union county, Ohio, in such a wav as to merit his inclusion among the representative men of his county. A native of the state of New York, he came to this county after his marriage and has made his home in Magnetic Springs, in Leesburg township, for more than a quarter of a century. He has always taken an active part in the life of his township and for many years has held the position of township clerk, giving to this office his faithful and painstaking attention during all of this time.

Fred E. Hanson, a son of John and Henrietta (Howland) Hanson, was born in Cayuga county. New York, October 14, 1859. His father was born in Yorkshire. England, and came to the United States and located in New York city when he was sixteen years of age. Later he married Henrietta Howland, who was born in Cayuga county, Xew York, and to this union were born six children: Fred E., of Union county; Albert, who died at the age of thirty-two ; Minnie, who died at the age of forty ; Adah, the wife of Norval Hall, of Lima, Ohio; Clyde, of Delaware, Ohio; William, who was accidentally killed at the age of twenty-seven while in the employ of the Columlms, Delaware and Marion Railway Company as a conductor. John Hanson was a farmer in his native state, but when he came west in 1884, he worked in an oil refinery until his death in 1902. His widow is now living in Magnetic Springs, in Union county. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and also holds her membership in the Pythian Sisters, her husband having been a member of the Knights of Pythias.

Fred E. Hanson received a good, common school education and after leaving school learned the carpenter's trade, and has made this his life work. He has built a large number of houses, barns and other buildings in Union countv. and owns a fine residence and five acres of ground in Magnetic Springs, where he has lived for man}- years. He is a painstaking and conscientious workman and the various buildings which he has erected throughout Union county are a tribute to his skill as a workman.

.Mr. Hanson was married in December, 1885, to Emily M. Jewett, a daughter of James and Saloma (Sweet) Jewett, natives of Vermont. To this union has been born one son, Calvin J., who is now living in Delaware, Ohio.

Pharisbiirg and of the Knights of Pytliias at Magnetic Springs. He and his wife are both members of the Daughters of Rebekah. Pohtically. he has always been identified with the Democratic party and has been one of liis party's leaders in local affairs. He lias lield the office of clerk of Leesburg township for tlie past eleven years, and the length of his service is ample proof that he has done his work satisfactorily. He has always Ijeen interested in the welfare of his community, and no measure has ever been advanced to promote its welfare which has not found iii him a hearty and sympathetic supporter.

F. Scott Robinson

The Robinson family, worthily represented by F. Scott Robinson, have been residents of Union county, Ohio, for more than ninety years, and have been leaders in the aft'airs of this county during all of that time. Mr. Robinson has been a life-long farmer and now owns one hundred and twent\'-eight acres of well impro\-e(l land in Darby township.

F. Scott Robinson, the son of David M. and Mary J. ( \'alentine ) Robinson, was born in Union county, Ohio, January 27, 1S64. His parents reared a family of five children, four of whom are still living: John W., born September 6, 1854, married Rosa A. Robinson, June 13, 1878, the daughter of William H. Robinson; Algernon ]\[.. born December 19, 1855, and now a resident of Unionville Center; David E., Ijorn Januar^- 24, 1858, married Ada K. Shively, March 22. 1883, now living in Akron. Ohio; F. Scott, with whom this narrative deals, and one who died in infancy.

David M. Robinson was born in Union county, Ohio, September i, 1824, the son oi John W. and Elizabeth Robinson. John W. Robinson was born February 11, 1803. and died May 6, 1853. His wife, Elizabeth Robinson, was born May 27, 1803, and died September 18, 1872. John W. Robinson and wife, the grandparents of I'. Scott Robinson, came to Union county, Ohio, from Pennsvhania shortlv after the organization of the count}". They were true pioneers and underwent many hardships in their early married life in this count}'. .-\t one time Airs. Robinson had a narrow escape from being run down h\ a pack of wol\-es. Slie was going through the woods carrving a lunch to her husband when she was beset by them, but fortunatel}' escaped from jjeing injured. John W. Robinson was a prominent man in Darby township for many years, and held the office of justice of the peace for a long time. David ]\I. Robinson and Mary J. Valentine were married October 5, 1853. at Frankfort, Ohio; he died i\iigust 5, 1907, and his widow is now living with her son, Algernon, at the advanced age of eighty-three. David M. Robinson was a life-long farmer and an elder in the Presbyterian church for more than fifty years.

F. Scott Robinson was educated in the schools of Union county and remained at home until his marriage. He then began farming for himself on a part of the old homestead farm, and here he has been living for nearly thirty years. He divides his attention between the raising of grain and live stock in such a way as to secure the nia.ximum results from his labors.

Mr. Robinson was married Octoljer 9, 1886, to Viola \Vetzel, a daughter of Abraham and Fannie (Huntzlaerger) Wetzel, and to this union two sons have been born. H. E. and Roy F. H. E. was born June 14, 1888, and is a graduate of the Union\'ille high school and the Lima Business College. He was married September 27,. 1909, to Lela Mapes, a daughter of L. O. and Louisa (Brown) Mapes. and has one son, Leroy Robinson, who was born June 27, 1912. H. E. Robinson and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Unionville Center, while he is a Republican in politics. Roy F. Robinson attended the schools of his neighborhood and graduated from the LInionville Center high school. He was married on March 23, 1912, to Christina Schoby, and to them have been born one son, Russell, born September 9, 19 14. Roy is now living in Unionville Center.

Mr. Robinson has been a life-long Republican, but has never taken an active part in political matters. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian churcli, ti) which they give their hearty support at all times.

A farmer who has spent his whole life in Leesburg township, Union county, Ohio, is William C. Hoskins, who has been a resident of this county for more than sixty-five years and farming for himself for more than thirtyfive years. He has a finely improved farm of one hundred and seventy-five acres where he carries on a general diversified system of farming, although he has now practically retired from active work himself and given the management of his farm over to one of his sons. He has taken an active part in the life of his community and every public-spirited enterprise has always found in him a hearty supporter.

William C. Hoskins, the son of William and Mary (Wynegar) Hoskins, was born in Leesbiug township, August 28, 1849. His father was born in Ohio, and his mother in Virginia, their marriage taking place in Union county about 1840. His mother came to Highland county with her parents when she was about six years of age and removed with them to Union county about 1S37. William H^oskins and wife were the parents of four children: Caroline, the wife of William Jones, of Pharisburg; Lucy A., the wife of Thomas Kilfian, a mechanic of Leesburg township; William C. ; John, who died in childhood.

William Hoskins. Sr., was engaged in the general merchandise business in Marys\ille up until the time of his marriage in 1840. He then moved to a farm north of Pharisburg, where he purchased one hundred and fifty-three acres of land for six hundred dollars. This same farm is now owned by his son, William C. The father followed farming until his death in January, 1 85 1, his widow surviving him until January, 1894.

William C. Hoskins was educated in the subscription schools, which were the only kind in his boyhood days, and early in life began to work on the farm. He remained at home until his marriage and then bought a part of the old home place and has since added more land until he now has one of the best and most productive farms of the county. He has placed all of the improvements on his farm and has always taken a great deal of pride in keeping it in an attractive manner. He raises a high grade of live stock and conducts his general farming operations in such a way as to gain the best results. He has now retired from active work himself and his son. Robert, is managing the farm for him.

Mr. Hoskins was married on May 30, 1880, to Isabelle Ross, a daughter of William and Sarah ( Mackey) Ross. Her parents were natives of Holmes county, Ohio, and lived all of their lives in that county. Mr. Ross owned a farm, but gave most of his time and attention to the stone contracting business.

Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins are the parents of six children : Imogene, born starch 13, 1881, the wife of C. S. Hull, a farmer of Leesburg township: Herman, born December 4, 1882. now lives in Oklahoma, where he is engaged in the oil business; Catherine, born .'Xpril 2^,. 1885, the wife of C. L. IMathers, of Akron, Ohio, and the mother of two children, Erma and \\'ilma; Robert, born January 10, 1887, who is now managing the old home place;

Fred F., born December 28, 1889, an engineer living in Columbus, who married Minnie Zeringer; William, born January 31, 1893, who is still living at home.

!Mr. Hoskins is a Democrat in politics, and has served many years as a school director in his township. He and his family are loyal members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Pharisburg. His fraternal connections are with the Knights of Pythias at Pharisburg, of which lodge he has been a member for manv vears.

Thomas L. Robinson

The Robinson family located in what is now Union township. Union countv, Ohio, in the year t8oo, and the family have been actively and prominentlv identified with the history of this county since that year. James D. Roljinson, the fatlier of Thomas L., was the son of Thomas Robinson, who located in the county in 1805. Thomas Robinson, who was the grandfather of Thomas L. Roliinson, with whom this narrative deals, had two brothers, James and Samuel, who located in this county in 1800, although the county was niit formally organized until several years later.

The late Thomas L. Robinson was born in Jerome township. Union count\', August 4, 1H58, and died at his home in Leesburg township. Decern! )er 14, 1911. He was a son of James D. and Algilana (Wood) (Mitchell ) Rol)inson, his mother lieing a daughter of Luther and Rosanna ^Vood. and the widow of Albert iMitcliell. Six children were born to James D. Robinson ruid wife; James E., Thomas L., AHjert W., Henry J\I., Myrtle, and Ida. who died in infancy.

James I). Robinson was liorn in Darby township, February 9, 1816, and died in Plain City, Ohio, June i, 1900. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah ( .Moderwcll ) Robinson, who emigrated from York county, Pennsyl- \ania, in 1805. and settled on the farm where their son, James D., the father of I'honias L., was born. Thomas Roliinson, the grandfather of Thomas L., was born in 1776, and died in Jerome township, in this county, in 1853. Six children were born to Thomas and Sarali (Aloderwell ) Robinson: Patterson; Sarali J., the wife of George Pollock; James D. ; Hliomas ; John M. ; and .\lexander.

James I). Rol)inson Jixed on his father's farm in Darl)y township until lie readied the age of twent\', when he married i\Iartlia Eliza Mitchell, the daughter of George and Margaret Mitchell, their marriage occurring January 12, 1838. He continued to reside on his father's farm until September 20, 1850, at which time his wife died. Three children were born to this first marriage of James D. Robinson and wife: Thomas Fulton, wlm died in infancy; Martha, the wife of W. L. Curry, and Georgiana, the widow of the late Otway Curry. After the death of his first wife, James D. Robinson married Mrs. Algilana (Wood) Mitchell, and in 1868, moved with his family to Piqua, Ohio, where he lived until 1878. In that year he returned to Union county and lived on the Rickard farm near Plain City, for a few years. He also lived in Leesburg township for a time, but in 1889 he moved with his family to Marys\'ille. where he li\'ed for the next several years. He then removed to Plain City, where he was li\ing at the time of his death in 1900.

Thomas L. Robinson was educated in the district schools of Union count}-, and completed his educatidu at Piqua, Ohio. He was married December 5, 1888, to Mary Clevenger, the daughter of John P. and Harriett (\\'ells) Clevenger. and to this union two children were born, Walter W.. born November 12, 1894, and Frances W., born June 21, 1899.

Mrs. Robinson's father, John P. Clevenger, was born in Greene county, Ohio, March 19, 1825, while her mother was born January 2, 1827. Mr. Clevenger came with his parents to Union county, Ohio, when he was nine years of age and settled on a farm near Pharisburg. He remained at home until his marriage, December 8, 1850, to Harriett Wells, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Clevenger lived happily together and were permitted to enjov their golden wedding anniversary, h'our children were born to them, James T., Warren W., David L., and Mary V... and all oi them participated in the fiftieth anniversaiy of their parents' marriage with the exception of Da\id. wIid dietl in infancy. Mrs. CIe\enger was ]j(irn near Bainbridge, in Ross count}-, Ohio, and came with her parents to Union county when a small girl, and settled in Leesburg township, .\fter their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Clevenger went to housekeeping on the fann where they resided until the death of jNIr. Cle\-enger, May 20, iQio. Mrs. Clevenger now lives a part of the time with her son, Warren W., and the remainder of the time with her daugliter, Mrs. Thomas L. Roljinson.

Mr. Robinson owned a well-improved farm of one hundred and fifteen acres at the time of his death. The farm is one of the most productive in the county, and is now managed by his two sons. \lr. Robinson was a member of the Knights of Pythias at Pharisburg. FTe was reared in the Preslnterian faith, lint, since there was Ho church nf this denomination near his liome. he became a member of tlie Congregationalist church and gave to it liis heartv support. He was superintendent of the Sunday school for several \ears ami was an elder in the church at the time of his death. The Robinson family have all Ijeen stanch Presbyterians and for more than a century this famil\- ha\e been prominent in this denomination. Politically, Mr. Robinson was a Republican and had served his fellow citizens as trustee of Leesburg township. He was a man of high ideals, devoted to his home and familv and li\ed such a life as to commend himself to those around him.

For more than thirty years Evan T. Jones has been a resident of Union county. Ohio. He is one of the few citizens of the county who were born in \\'ales, and those sturd\- characteristics which have made the people of his race such excellent citizens of this country, have brought to him a large measure of success. Mr. Jones has not only been a very successful farmer, but he has also taken an active part in every phase of his county's development. Various official positions have been held by him from time to time, and he has ne\'er failed to gi\e his fellow citizens careful and conscientious service.

Evan T. Jones, the son of Thomas N. and Sophia (Davis) Jones, was born in South Wales, October 25, 1848. His parents were born, reared and married in Wales and lived there many years before coming to the United States. In fact, all of their children were born in Wales before the family came to this country in 1869 and located in Newark, Ohio.

Thomas N. Jones was a mechanic by trade and made anchors for the British government for thirty years before coming to the United States. After locating in Newark, Ohio, he worked for a year in the rolling mills in that city and then spent the remainder of his active life on a farm near the city. Six children were horn to Thomas Jones and wife, four of whom are still living: Esther, the deceased \vife of Stephen Davis, who came with her parents to this country in 1869 and later returned with her husband to Wales, where she died in 1898; May, the wife of Howell Richards, a farmer living near Newark, Ohio; Evan T., of Union covmty; David M., a justice of the peace now living in Newark, Ohio; Anna, the wife of John Walters, of Columbus, Ohio, and one who died in infancy. Thomas M. Jones retired

Evan T. Jones learned the blacksmith trade in his native land and was twenty years of age when he came to this country with his parents. He followed his trade for fifteen years, part of the time working in a country shop, and for two years being employed in the Baltimore & Ohio railroad shops at Newark. He was a horse shoer in Newark for two years. He spent eight years in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and he worked for the C. & G. Cooper Company, manufacturers of traction engines and threshing outfits. He was assistant foreman of the shop during those eight years, .\fter his marriage in 1 88 1, Air. Jones li\-ed three years in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Then, on account of his health, he retired from the blacksmith business and moved to a farm in Claibourne township. Union county, Ohio, where he now lives. He owns a fine farm of one himdred and sixty-nine acres four miles west of RichwDod. He has retired from active farm life and his son now operates the farm.

]\Ir. Jones was married December 29, 1881, to Sarah D. Jones, a daughter of Edward D. and Mary (Davis) Jones, of Radnor, Ohio. Her parents were both nati\-es of Wales, but Mrs. Jones was l;)orn in Delaware county, Ohio, September 21, 1856. Her father was a farmer and followed farming until his death in Delaware county in August, 1909. He was a fine musician, and, on account of his excellent \i>ice. had much more than a local reputation. Her mother died May 21, 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are the parents of seven children, six of whom are living: Sophia, the wife of C. S. Stephens, of Richwood ; Da\'id Isaac, who died Eebruar}- 25, 1900; Marv, the wife of D. L. McCombs, of Toledo, Ohio; Edward T., a farmer living near Prospect, Ohio; Llewelyn M., who manages the old home place in Claibourne township; .Anna B., who is still living with her parents, and Howell E., who is now in the high school at Richwood. Airs. Jones, the mother of these se\'en children, died December 9, 1899.

Mr. Jones is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons at Richwood, and is past master of his lodge; he is a member of the Royal Arch and council at Alarysville. He is also a tuember of the Order of the Eastern Star, of AIarys\'ille. He holds his membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Mount \'ernon. Ohio, as well as in the Encampment, and has filled all of the chairs in both lodges. He is a charter member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of ATarysville. He is a stanch member of the Presbvterian church and has been an elder of the church at Richwood since 1890. In politics he has always given his support to the Republican party, and served as trustee of Claibourne township from 1896 to 1899. He was elected commissioner of Union county in 1904 and re-elected in 1908. He has been school director of his township for eighteen years and during that time stood for every measure which he felt would benefit the schools in any way. He is a stockholder in the National Bank of Richwood, a stockholder in the electric railway running into Richwood, and a stockholder in the Tri-County Fair Association of Richwood. Mrs. Jones was a graduate of the Dana Musical Institute of Warren, Ohio, class of 1878, and of the Presbyterian Female Seminary of Granville, Ohio, class of 1881. She was a woman of culture and refinement and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Mr. Jones is one of the most highly respected citizens of the county and few men within the limits of the county have a wider acquaintance.

The McAllister family liax'e been residents of LTnion county, Ohio, since the spring of 1866, when the father of William G. McAllister was ten years of age at the time his parents located in Leesburg township, and has spent his life since that time in this same township. He is now operating two hundred acres of the old homestead about five and one-half miles north of Marysville.

William G. McAllister, the son of Richard T. and and ]\Iartha C. (Gale) ?^Ic Allister, was born in Delaware county, Ohio, December 24, 1856. His father was born in Pennsylvania, April 16, 1S30, and came with his parents to Delaware county, Ohio, when he was about seven years of age. There he grew to maturity and married Martha C. Gale, who was born in Indiana January 19, 1833. They were married in Delaware county, October g. 1S50. and lived there until the spring of 1866, when they moved to Union county and bought a farm of four hundred acres in Leesburg township. Richard T. McMlister was a prosperous farmer and stock dealer, buying and selling stock, and for twenty years was one of the most substantial men of his township and county. He was Icilled .-Xpril 24, 1886, at a railroad crossing, being struck Iw a passing train. When living in Delaware county he served for one term as county commissioner, and after moving to Union county he was also elected to the same ofifice and was at one time a member of the state board of equalization for one term. Richard T. McAllister and wife were the parents of six cliiidren, three of whom are living: Mary J., born April 14, 1852, and died July 17, 1905. was the wife of James B. Cole, Marysville; Abdill T., born June 21, 1853, died June 3. 1889; William G., of Leesburg" township; Lennington W., born November 25, 1858, and now a fanner of Paris township, this county; Emma C. born April 11, 1862, the wife of IMartin L. Kalh, of Ostrander, Delaware county, Ohio; Richard T., Jr., born March 30, 1865, and died June 17, 1906. Richard T. McAllister was a member of no church, hut his family were members of the Congregational church, while in politics he was a stanch Republican. As has been mentioned, he was killed in a railroad accident in 1886, and his widow survived him until October 2, 1913.

William G. McAllister received part of his education in the schools of Delaware county, Ohio, and later completed it in the Richwood high school in Union county. He remained at home until his marriage and then began farming in Taylor township for two years and then moved to his present farm in Leesburg township, where he has since resided.

yiv. McAllister was married July 6, 1880, to Josephine McFadden, a daughter of Hugh and Nancy A. (Dixon) McFadden. Her father was born in Clinton county, Ohio, and her mother in Union county, her father coming to this county about 1865, and engaging in farming until his death, on May 4, 1905. Mrs. McFadden is now living at Richwood, Ohio. To Mr. Mc- Fadden and wife were born four children : Josephine, the wife of Mr. Mc- .\llister; Lawrence W., of Richwood, Ohio; Olive, the wife of John B. Gunder, of Marion county, Ohio, and E. R., of Agosta, Ohio.

Mr. [NIc.Mlister and wife have reared a family of eight children, all of whom are .still living: Richard E., born April 17, 1881, now a resident of Marion, Ohio; Laurel B., born March 4, 1883, and the widow of Orville Calkins, who died October 6, 1913, while his home was at Grand Rapids, Michigan; Corydon E.. born June 28, 1885. and living at home; Mary, born January 11, 1887, the wife of E. E. Guthrie, of Leesburg township; William G.. Jr., born June 5, 189 1, and now living in Belmont county, Ohio; Xenias H., bom December 25, 1893, married Lorena Westlake ; Bernice Alice, l)orn Julv 4, 1889, at home, and Ralph M., born November 8, 1903, at home.

Politically, Mr. McAllister has always been allied with the Republican party, and has served in an efficient manner as assessor of his township for three terms. His re-election indicates that he performed the duties of his office in a satisfactory manner. The family affiliates with the Congregational church.

James Cpialmer Langstaff

The Langstaff family have been prominently connected with the history of Union county, Ohio, for many years. James C. Langstaff has spent his entire life in this county in Claibourne township, where he was born. He has devoted himself to general farming and stock raising with a fair measure of success, while at the same time he has been prominent in every phase of the life of his community.

James C. Langstaff, the son of Asa and Hannah (Lockhart) Langstaff, was born in Claibourne township, January 13, 1862. His parents reared 3. family of six children, four of whom are living, Marshall, of Claibourne township; Charles W'., who died in infancy; James C, of Claibourne township; E. L., of Claibourne township; Anna May, who died at the age of two, and Minnie, the wife of Charles E. Snedeker, of Claibourne township.

Asa Langstaff was a son of J. H. and Catherine (Dixon) Langstaff, nati\es of New York and \'irginia, respectivelv. Asa was born May 24, 1836, and was reared on a farm and educated in the district schools. He was a prominent farmer and stock raiser in Union county, and owned two hundred acres of well improved land. Asa Langstaff was married in 1858 to Hannah Lockhart, a native of New York, and to this marriage were born six interesting children. Asa Langstaff served in the Civil War as a member of the One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantrv. He died on February 17, 191 1. his wife having passed awa}'. January 31, 1S99.

James C. Langstaff" was educated in the schools of Claibourne township, and remained at home until he was twenty-four years of age. His father then gave him some live stock and be rented a farm and began farming for himself. At the age of twenty-eight he bought forty-eight acres where he is now living and to this he has since added until he now has a fine farm of one hundred and ten acres one mile east of Claiborne. He has built a good home and has improved his farm in various other ways. Mr. Langstaff has Ijuilt a public hall in Claibourne Station, and also owns a good house in JMarion, Ohio, and also (jue in Richwood. He has stock in the Ohio National Life Insurance Company, and is a stockholder in the First National P)ank of Richwr>od.

Mr. Langstaff was married October ly, 1892, to Minnie Murphy, a <lau.ghter of David and Mary (Cooksey) Murphy. Her father was a native of Westmoreland countv, Pennsvlvania, and came to Union countv with his parents when a small boy. They bought a farm of one hundred acres in Claibourne township where they settled. Mrs. Murphy was born in Virginia and came to Union county, Ohio, with her parents when she was a small girl and located in Jackson township on a farm. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy were married in Union county and here they reared a family of six children, all of whom are living: Francis M., railroad agent at Claibourne; Jennie E., who is living with her mother in Claibourne; Rebecca, the wife of G. P. Ellinwood, of Taylor township; Minnie, the wife of Mr. Langstaff; Anna, the wife of E. E. Thompson, of Helena, Montana, and G. W., of Binghamton, Ne\\" \'iirk. trainmaster for the Delaware. Lackawanna & \\'estern railroad. r^Ir. ]\lurphv died in 1907 and his widow is now living in Claibourne Station with her daughter. Mr. Murphx- was a cari^enter Ijy trade and also farmed on a small scale, owning fifty acres of land in Clailiourne townshi]) at the time of his death. He was a memljer of the Methodist Protestant church at Claibourne, to which denomination Mrs. Murphy also belonged.

Mr. and Mrs. Langstaff have two children living and one who died in infancv : ]\lary Ruth, born June 22, 1904, and Harold Asa, born February 6, 1907. Mr. and ]\Irs. Langstaff are members of the Methodist Protestant church of Clailiourne and active workers in every phase of the church's activity. Mr. Langstaff has been a member of the church for more than thirty-three years, and has been an officer in the church of some kind for nearly all of that period. He is now serving as steward in the church and his wife is the treasurer of the denomination. I\Ir. Langstaff is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Richwood, and has passed all of the chairs in the lodge. He and his wife are both m.embers of the Patrons of Husbandry at Claibourne. In politics, he has always given his support to the Republican party.

Albert G. Eddy

Although he has been a resident of L^nion county, Oliio. only about ten years, }-et Alliert G. Eddy has already become actively identified with the history of the community where he has been living for the past decade. Although he was born and reared in Ohio, yet he has spent most of his acti\'e life in West Virginia, where lie owns valuable oil-producing lands.

was born in ;\Ionroe county, Ohio, March 17, 1853. His father was born in Virginia and his mother in Greene county, Pennsylvania. Mary J. Montgomery came to Monroe county from Pennsylvania with her mother when she was a girl, and was married in that county. Robert Eddy and wife were the parents of nine children: Albert G., of Leesburg township; Sarah E., the wife of Robert Wilson, of Alvy, West Virginia; Michael, who lives in Tyler county, West Virginia, near Dale; Pursosha, the wife of ' P. G. Mc- Intyre, of Dale, West Virginia; Catherine, the wife of J. A. Mclntyre first, and after his death, Jeptha Hall, and now living in Mannington, West Virginia; W. H., a twin brother of Catherine, now living near Oologah, Oklahoma ; Frances Ann, the wife of R. L. Noland, of Moundsville, West Virginia; John T., of Alvy, West Virginia, and Hannah, the wife of William \'and Ruff, of Ross, West. Virginia.

Robert Eddy and his family moved from Monroe county to West Virginia in the spring of 1876, and located on a farm near Alvy, and here the father died in 1886, and the mother in October, 1892. Robert Eddy and his wife were both members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Albert G. Eddy was educated in the schools of Ohio and was twentythree years of age when his parents moved to West Virginia. He and his father bought one hundred acres of land near Alvy, in that state, and here he continued to live until the fall of 1905. On November 16, 1905, Mr. Eddy bought a farm in Leesburg township, Union county, west of Magnetic Springs, where he is now living. In addition to this farm of one hundred and sixteen acres Mr. Eddy owns fifty-two acres in Delaware county, Ohio, one hundred and sixty acres in Logan county, Ohio, and the family, own four hundred acres in West Virginia. Oil was found on his West Virginia land about sixteen years ago and the wells are still producing. For many years Mr. Eddy has reaped a handsome income from the oil wells on his fann.

Mr. Eddy was married May 25. 1879, to Mary A. Lyons, a daughter of George Washington and Martha Jane (George) Lyons. Her parents were natives of West Virginia, her father being a farmer. Mr. Lyons died September 17, 1913, and his widow is still living in West Virginia. Mr. Lyons and his wife were the parents of fifteen children, seven of whom are still living: Mary A., the wife of Mr. Eddy; Stephen, who died at the age ijf twenty-five; Edward, who died at the age of eighteen; Martin, who died at the age of eighteen ; Ellis, who died at the age of two ; Minerva, who died at the age of eighteen ; Lenora, wiio died at the age of twenty-one ; Landora, the wife of S. J. Mclntyre, of Alvy, West Virginia; Simon, who died when he was about thirty years of age; William, who lives on part of the old homestead in West Virginia: Nancy, the wife of J. N. Wilson, a farmer of Union county, Ohio; Julia, the wife of Austin Swiger, of Clarksburg, West Virginia; Joanna, the wife of Jacob Fordham, of Athens county, Ohio; Amos, who is living on the old home place in West Virginia, and one who died in infancy.

Mr. Eddy and his wife are the parents of ten children, eight of whom are living: George W., of Delaware county, Ohio, who married Beatrice Davis; William M., who died at the age of two and one-half years; Sarah L., who died at the age of thirteen months: Roliert L., of Logan countv. Ohio, who married Ina M. Shanks: James O., a farmer living near East Liberty, Ohio, who married Mary E. Ingersoll ; Mary, who is still living with her parents; Addie Belle, who is a teacher in the public schools of LInion county; Stephen A., who is still at home: Ota, at home, and Minerva Lenora, at home.

Mr. Eddy brought his family to Union county, Ohio, from West Virginia, on November i6, 1905, and they have since made their home on the farm two miles west of Magnetic Springs. He is a man of energy and industry and is a welcome addition to the community where he located. In politics he is a Democrat, but is not a partisan in any sense of the word, always voting for the best man, particularly in local elections. His wife and children are members of the Christian church at Magnetic Springs.

Willlam W. Clevenger

The Clevenger family have been residents of Union county, Ohio, since 1834, when the father of William W. Clevenger located on a fami near Pharisburg with his parents. Mr. Clevenger was born and reared in this county, but before his marriage lived five years in Missouri. Returning to this county after his marriage in Missouri, he farmed in Leesburg township for several years, and then went tn Colorado, where he lived for a time. He and his wife also spent one year in California and have made several trips to the west within the past few years. Mr. Clevenger owns a well-improved farm of sixty-seven acres in Leesburg township, which is the direct result of his own efforts.

William W. Clevenger, the son of John P. and Harriet (Wells) Clevenger, was born in Leesburg township in 1855. His father was born in Greene county, Ohio, March 19, 1825, while his mother was born January 2, 1827. When he \\as nine years of age, John P. Clevenger came to Union county, Ohio, with his parents and located on a farm near Pharisburg, where he lived until his marriage. He was married September 8, 1850, to Harriet ^^'ells, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Wells, and to this union four children were born, James T., William W., David L. and Mary E., all of whom lived to participate in the golden wedding anniversary of their parents with the exception of David, who died in infancy. John P. Clevenger and his wife moved on the fami after their marriage, where they lived until his death. May 20, 1910. Mrs. Clevenger divides her time with her son, William W'., and her daughter, Mrs. Thomas L. Robinson.

William W. Clevenger was educated in the district schools of Leesburg township, and remained at home until 1883, in which year he went to Missouri, where he lived for five years, and while in that state was married on December 2, 1888, to Amy Morey, a daughter and one of seven children of Charles and Anna (Spencer) Morey. Three died in infancy, Delma, George and Anna, the brother being a resident nf Missouri and the two sisters residents of Arkansas.

Mr. Morey was born in Pennsylvania and his wife in Ohio. They met and were married in Illinois, and both died shortly after the birth of their daughter, Am\-, the wife of Mr. Clevenger. Amy Morey, after the death of her parents, went to Caldwell county, Missouri, to make her home with her grandparents, ]\Ir. and Mrs. Levi Spencer. Levi Spencer was an early settler in L^nion county, Ohio, and later moved to Illinois, and from that state to Missouri, where he and his wife both died.

After his marriage in Missouri Mr. Clevenger and his wife returned to L'nion county, Ohio, where he followed farming until 1901. In that year he and his wife went to Colorado, where they lived two years, and from there went to California, where they spent one winter. They then returned to L^nion county, where they have since made their home, although they have made several trips throughout the West. Mr. Clevenger and his wife have no children.

The farm of ]\Ir. Clevenge-' is located abotit one mile north of Pharisburg, and here he has engaged in general farming and stock raising with marked success. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Pharisliurg. Mrs. Clevenger is a member of the IMethodist Episcopal church. In jxilitics, ^Ir. Clevenger gives his hearty support to the Republican ])arty. altlmngh he has ne\'er been an aspirant for any public office.

Paul Gerhardt Boerger

An enterprising- A-oung farmer of Union township, Union county, Ohio, is Paul Gerhardt Boerger, whose whole career thus far has been spent in this county. His father was born in Germany and has been a resident of this county since 1858. The Boerger family have been among the most active of the German residents of the county and earnest workers in the German Lutheran church. Three of the Boerger brothers are ministers of this denomination, while the whole family are deepl\- interested in all church work.

Paul Gerhardt Boerger was born in Union township, August 23, 1887, and is a son of John K. and Matilda (Pfeiffer) Boerger. His father, who was a son of William and Elizabeth B. Boerger, was born in Bavaria, Germany, May 3, 1841, and, two years after his birth, came with his parents to America and located in Columbus, Ohio. In 1848 William Boerger and his family moved to Darby township. Union county, Ohio, where they remained until 1861. In that same year they mo\-ed to Union township, where Elizabeth Boerger died on September 11, 1870.

William Boerger and wife, the grandparents of Paul G. Boerger, reared a family of five children, of which John K. was the youngest. When fifteen years of age. John K. Boerger began to learn the trade of a bricklayer with George A. Fox, of Marysville, and followed this trade for three years, after which he engaged in farming and made this his life's work. He owns a fine fann in Paris township, where he lived until May, 1912, at which time he moved to Marysville to spend his declining years.

John K. Boerger luarried Maggie Magerlein. also a native of Germany, October 18, 1866, and to this union se\'en children were born, six of whom are still li\-ing: John F., a German Lutheran minister of Racine, \^'isconsin: John Leonard, of Madison county, Ohio; W'illiam J., a farmer of ]Madison county: Mary, the wife of George Rausch, of Darby township: Lena, the wife of George Rausch, of Mill Creek township: George Emanuel, a farmer of Union townshi]), and Charles C, who died in infancy. The mother of these seven children died August 20. 1882, and on November 8, 1883, Mr. Boerger married Matilda Pfeiffer, the daughter of John and Christiana ( Jenner ) Pfeift'er, nati\es of Germany who came to the United States about 1838 and located in Columbus. Ohio. To this second marriage of John K. Boerger were born fi\-e children, all of whom are li\-ing : Alfred K., a Lutheran minister of Jelloway, Ohio: Ernest J., a Lutheran minister at Schofield, Wisconsin; Paul Gerhardt, with whom this narrative deals;

Carl A., who is now farming with his brother; and Waher P., a bookkeeper at Cokimbus, Ohio. The father of the second wife of Mr. Boerger died December 12, 1891. and his widow passed away January 18, 191 1.

Paul Gerhardt Boerger was reared in Union township and received a good common school education. He was married in the year his father retired from the farm and he and his brother, Carl A., then bought the old homestead of one hundred and seventy-four acres and have since been farming it under the name of Boerger Brothers.

Paul G. Boerger was married April 10, 1912, to Wilhelmina Schweikert, a daughter of Gottlob and Wilhelmina (Baad) Schweikert. Mrs. Boerger's father was a native of Germany and came to the United States and located in Coshocton county, Ohio, in the early history of the county. Mrs. Boerger's mother was a native of Ohio.

^Ir. Boerger and his wife are members of the German Lutheran church and deepl}' interested in its welfare. He is a Democrat, but is not a partisan in any sense of the word, always voting for the best men in local campaigns irrespective of their political affiliations. Mr. Boerger is at the threshold of life and has a long and prosperous career before him.

Guy A. Robinson

The Elite stock farm, which lies about two miles east of Mil ford Center, is the home of Guy A. Robinson, one of the most prosperous young farmers and stock raisers of Union county, Ohio. The Robinson family ha\e been residents of Union county for many years and prominent factors in every phase of its history. Mr. Robinson excels as a stock raiser, his hogs, sheep, cattle and horses are all registered stock and find a read}' sale throughout many states of the Union.

Gu}' a Robinson, the son of Benjamin and Sarah (Andrews) Robinson, was born in Darby township, Union county, Ohio, December 4, 1882. PI is parents were both born in the same township, his father being a son of Alexander and Edith (Penrose) Robinson. Three children have been born to Benjamin Robinson and wife. Guy A., Anna and Ethel. The two others are living with tlieir parents near Union\-ille Center, this county.

Guy .\. Robinson was educated in the common schools of his township and tlicn graduated from the high school at Unionville Center. He remained at home until his marria"'e and then began farming for himself on his present farm of one hundred ;uk1 thirty-four acres in Union township. He gives most of his attention to stock raising and handles Poland China hogs, Shorthorn cattle, Shropshire sheep and Percheron horses, and all of his stock is eligible to registr)-. Pie gives particular attention to his hogs and cattle and ships them for breeding purposes over many of the Eastern states.

Mr. Robinson was married February 14, 1907, to Clara McCloud, the daughter of Da\id and Clariet (Morse) McCloud, both of whom were natives of this county. ^Irs. Robinson's mother died in 1904, while her father is now living with ]\Ir. and Mrs. Robinson. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McCloud, three of whom died young, while one is the wife of Mr. Robinson, and Bertha, who married S. J. Craig, of this township. Mr. Robinson and his wife have one daughter, Rachel, who was born February 27, 1912.

Fraternally, Mr. Robinson is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, of 2\Iarys\ille, and the Knights of Pytliias at Milford Center. The Republican party has claimed his support since he reached his majority, although he has never taken an active interest in political matters. Mr. Robinson is still a young man and is at the beginning of a long and useful career, and it is safe to assume that in the years to come he will be ranked among the most substantial farmers and stock raisers of his count3^

An enterprising young farmer of Union township. Union county, Ohio, is William Case, whose whole career has been spent within the limits of this township. Mr. Gase is a young man of ability and has already demonstrated that he will eventually become one of the most substantial farmers of his township.

William Gase, the son of John George and Mary (Nicol) Gase, was burn in Union township. Union county, Ohio, May 23, 1888. His father was born April 2^. 1863, and was a son of Christopher and Barbara ( Rausch ) Gase, both natives of Germany. His parents were married in April, 1884, and reared a family of three children: William ]\I., of Union township, with whom this narrative deals: Alagdalena, the wife of Edward Scheiderer, of Darby township, and Christena, who is living with her mother. The father of William Gase died October 24, 1892, and his mother is still living on the old home farm in this township.

S4O Union County, Ohio

William Gase was educated in the public schools of Union township, anil remained on the home farm, managing it for his mother until his marriage. Since that time he has assumed the management of one hundred and twenty-five acres of the home farm.

Mr. Gase was married October 19, 1913, to Kate Kleiber, a daughter of John S. and Margaret ( Schwartzkup) Kleiber. Mrs. Gase's father was born in Union county and her mother in Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Gase is a Democrat in politics, but has never felt inclined to become an aspirant for any public office. The family are members of the German Lutheran church and deeply interested in its welfare.

Benjamin Carter

The Carter family is one of the old pioneer families of Union county, Ohio, and Benjamin Carter has spent his whole career of more than sixty years in this county. His father was also born in this county and lost his life during the Civil War at the early age of thirty-three. Mr. Carter has not only been successful as a farmer but he has always taken a prominent part in the official life of his township, and has held many positions at the hands of his fellow citizens. At the present time he is serving in an efficient manner as one of the township trustees.

Benjamin Carter, the son of Levi and Jane (Jones) Carter, was born in Jackson township, Linion county, Ohio, October 11, 1854. His parents were both natives of L'nion county, his mother's people coming from New York state and locating in Union county early in its history. Levi Carter and wife were the parents of four children, three of whom are living, Benjamin, of Jackson township; David J., of Paulding county, Ohio, and Sarah, the widow of Levi Blue, who died in 1900. She is now living in LaRue, Marion county, Ohio. Mary Jane, the oldest child, died at the age of eight years.

Levi Carter was a son of Benjamin Carter, and was farming at the time the Civil War broke out. He enlisted in a Union county regiment and lost his life in fighting for his country, leaving his widow with three small children. Benjamin Carter, the grandfather of Benjamin, with whom this narrative deals, came from Virginia and located in Union county shortly after its organization in 1810, and was one of the first settlers of the county.

and lie was the eldest of the three children, consequently he had to assume such responsibility when a mere lad. The mother lived until 1877. When he was eighteen years old Benjamin began to work for himself and a year later he married and bought a small tract of land, to which he has subsequently added until he now owns eighty-eight acres. He has cleared much of the land which he now owns and has placed all of the improvements which are now on it. He has a good home, excellent barns and outbuildings and everything about the place indicates the thrift and taste of the owner. While he engages in general farming he pays particular attention to the raising of Holstein cattle and has been very successful in cattle raising.

Mr. Carter was married April 24, 1873, to Catherine Noggle, a daughter of John and Maria Noggle. Her father, a native of Hocking county, Ohio, came fronl Fairfield county, Ohio, to Union county early in the history of the county. ]\Irs. Carter's mother was born in Guernsey county, Ohio. Her parents are both deceased. Mr. Carter and his wife are the parents of six children, five of whom are living: Stella, the wife of Edward Green, a farmer of Delaware county, Ohio ; Ira, a farmer living in Marion county, Ohio: C. E., a farmer of Jackson township; Addie E., the wife of F. Hentzsey, of Marion county, Ohio: Ethel, who died at the age of twenty-three, and r^Iarv, who is single and still at home.

Mr. Carter has been an active Democrat and one of the leaders of his partv in local affairs. He served his township as assessor for two years, and is now trustee of Jackson township. He was a school director for many vears and finally refused to accept the office any longer, although earnestly requested to continue in this position. He and his family are members of the Union Baptist church.

Haymoxd Ingram

For the past thirty years Haymond Ingram has been farming in Union township, Union county, Ohio. He owns one hundred and fifty acres nf well improved land and has engaged in general farming and strick raising in such a wa}' as to merit inclusion among the progressive farmers of the countv. His present prosperity is directly due to his own efforts, since he started in with nothing, and what he has today is the result of his own hard work and good management.^

Washington county, Pennsylvania, and his father moved with his parents to Virginia when he was a lad of eight. His mother moved with her parents when a small girl to Greene county, Pennsylvania, and in that state Silas Ingram and Hannah Phillips were married, and they began housekeeping shortlv afterwards in West Virginia. They lived on the same farm in West X'irginia all of their lives and there reared a family of nine children, five of whom are still living: Abraham, deceased; Joseph, who died in infancy; Sarah, deceased; Haymond, of Union county, Ohio; Margaret, the wife of Tohn Harris, of West Virginia; Hannah, the wife of John Hagerman, of ^Marshall countv. West Virginia; Silas, of Ohio; Anna, the wife of Benson Hagerman, who is living on the old home place in West Virginia, and one who died in infancy. The mother of these children was a member of the Universalist church.

Haymond Ingram was educated in the common schools of W'est Virginia and worked on the home farm until his first marriage. He then began farming for himself in his native state and followed agricultural pursuits there until 1885. In Januaiy of that year he bought his first farm of one hundred and fift}- acres in Union township. Union county, Ohio, and on March 6, 1885, formally took possession of his new home and has since lived in this county. His farm is well improved in every particular. He has a good home, convenient and commodious bams and outbuildings and everything about the farm indicates that the owner is a man of thrift and taste. He raises high grade live stock and the major portion of his annua! income is derived from the sale of stock.

Mr. Ingram has been married three times. He was first married November 26, 1874, to Eliza J. Harris, the daughter of John and Lucy (Terrill) Harris, her mother being a native of Connecticut. To this first union four children were born: Lucy, born January 14, 1876, the wife of French Porter, a farmer of L^nion township; Lessie, born in West Virginia, now a nurse living in Columbus, Ohio; Seth, who resides in Iowa, and George, who lives with his father. The mother of these four children died in December, 1888, and on December 17, 1891, Mr. Ingram married Rachel Howard, whose parents both died when she was a child. To this second marriage one daughter, Helen, was liorn. Slie graduated from the Milford Center high school and is now teaching in the pulilic schools of Milford Center. The second wife of Mr. Ingram died in April, 1893, and in 1901 Mr. Ingram married Mrs. Mary (Adams) Kimbell, the widow of Lewis Kimbell, and to this third marriage one daughter has been born, Genevieve, who was born

Politically, Mr. Ingram is a stanch Re])ublican, but has never had any public office other than that (^f school director. iNIrs. Ingram is a member of the Christian church at Milford Center. Fraternally, Mr. Ingram belongs to the Knights of Pythias at Milford Center. He is a man of genial disposition and such has been his life since becoming a resident of this county that he well merits the high esteem in which he is universallv held.

One of the youngest and most enterprising farmers of Union township, Union county, Ohii:\ is Carl A. Boerger, who is now farming with his brother, Paul G., in Union township. He comes from a sterling family of German ancestors and, although now at the \-er3' beginning of his career, has already demonstrated that lie has those qualities which will insure him success in the future.

Carl A. Boerger, the son of John K. and Matilda (Pfeift'er) Boerger, was born June 3, 1889, in Union township. Union county, Ohio. He is one of live children born to his parents, the others being as follows: Alfred K., a Lutheran minister, of Jelloway, Ohio: Ernest J., a Lutheran minister at Schofield, Wisconsin: Paul G.. a famier of LTnion township: and \Valter P., who is a bookkeeper at Columbus, Ohio.