Liberty Township (part 3 of 4)

CHARLES J. FOLSOM, farmer; P. O., Zanestield. The Folsom family can trace their ancestry back to the first part of the fourteenth century, the family name was then spelled Foulsham. John Foulsham was, according to history, a prior of a monastery. He was of a family from which the Folsoms are lineally descended. He was a leader in publir affairs, enterprising, courageous, independent and a true man. On the 26th of April, 1638, on the ship Diligent, of 350 tons burthen, John Martin, master, nineteen families (133 persons in all) emigrated from England, to the Massachusetts Bay colony. Among this number was John Foulsham. The first tangible account we have of the next member of that family was Ephraim Folsom, wbo was killed by the Indians in 1709; then Joshua Folsom, born 1711, who was a Quaker, a public speaker, and owned a large tract of land; the people called him a Tory because- he was not in sympathy with the war; he waa a miller by occupation. The next one of note was Gen. Nathaniel Folsom, first Captain, then Major, next Colonel; finallj',in 1775, was promoted to Major-General, serving in the Revolutionary war and represented New Hampshire in the first Congress, which met at Philadelphia. Of the family who came to this State was Joshua, who located several hundred acres of land in this township; one of his sons was George Folsom, who was the father of Charles J., who was born on the farm where he now lives, Aug. 23, 1841, eldest of two children born to George and Sarah Folsom, Sept. 12, 1866, he married Mary Yearsley, born in Chester Co., Penn., daughter of Robert and Sarah Yearsley, and of English descent, and since marriage has been living on the home farm; have four children - Clifton, Edna, George and Robert; has a library of standrrd works, presented to his father by ^Vashinytcn Irving, who was a friend of his grandfatlirr. Is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F. JOHN Y. FOUST, farmer; P. 0., Zanosfield; was born Jan. 11, 1830, in Union Cc, Penn.; is ihe eldest of a family of thirteen children, born to Henry and Margaret (Yohn) Foust, his parents, who moved to Por'^age Co., this State, when John was but a babe. They remained there about eight years; located in Loga")! Co. in 1838, fixing their abode in Monroe Tp. Since, the Foust familj' have been constant residents of the county. John remained with his parents until he was of age; he began for himself by working by the month. In 1B54 he was united by marriage to Nancy Emerson, daughter of Francis and Aletha (Smith) Emerson. She died in 1861, leaiving three children - one living, horn in 18c9, now the wife of William Creviston. Feb. 12, 1863, Mr. Foust was inarried to Susan Gorwin, born Aug. 12, 1845, in Cass Co., Mich. Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Bishop) Corwin, who returned to this county in 1851. Nine children have crowned this union. Five of the number now survive - Gec^rge, Harrison, Clara B., Bertha E. and Susan. Of the children deceased are - John M., Mary E., Thomas and Samuel; John M. at the age of 7 months; Mary, 10 years; Thoma.s, 8 years; Samuel, 21 months, all of scarlet fever. Up to 18G7 Mr. Foust had been a resident of Monroe Tp.; since that time he has been a resident of Jefferson Tp., where he has a snug farm of 86 acres, located in the southwest part of the township, which is well improved, and under good management, Mr. Foust being an energetic and successful farmer. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church at Tharp's Run.

ROBERT W. FIGLEY, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Harrison Co., O., May 11, 1832. Robert's father, Jacob Figley, was thrice married; our subject being the product of the second marriage, to Anna Caples, who gave birth to five children during two confinements; the first were triplets - three boys - of whom Robert was one; the next she gave birth to twins, and died shortly afterwards, and was buried with one of the number; the remaining one lived to maturity, and likewise gave birth to twins, but died soon afterwards, and the mother and twins were buried in one cofiBn. After two years residence in Harrison the Figley family moved to Tuscaroras Co., where Jacob engaged in farming and stock-raising and was successful. iVt the age of 25, Robert left Tuscarawas Co., and spent two years in Kansas and Nebraska, and for some time was engaged in trading with the several Indian tribes, returning in 1859; he was married in August, 1860, to Minerva L. Sigler, who was born 1842, in Union Co., near Summerville; daughter of William and Mary Ann (Cork) Sigler; he was born on the banks of the Potomac; his wife, Mary A., in Ross Co., O. After Mr. Figley's marriage he located in Union Co., and began renting land. All of his earthly effects he could have wheeled in a handcart. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. H., 82nd O. V. I., and served seventeen months. In 1.SG4 he re-enlisted in Co. B., 174th O. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Upon his return home, he purchased a small farm in York Tp., in Union Co.; kept the same five years; selling it, he purchased 77 acres near Richwood, same township, retaining it until 1876, when he sold out, and came to Logan and purchased 111 acres of William Dunlap, situated in the eaSt part of Jefferson Tp., where he now resides. Has seven children - William D., Florence M., Mary Ann, Lola R., Joseph .J., Ivy R. and Daisey L. His

CHARLES FAWCETT, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Frederick Co., Va., Jan. 15, 1813; the third of a family of fifteen children, eight of whom came to maturity; his parents were Elijah and Phebe (Holloway) Fawcett; he was born in Frederick Co., Jan. 7, 1784; she in same county, March 10, 1790, and married Feb. 35, 1810, and emigrated to this State in 1834; first winter was spent in Highland Co., then went to Clinton Co. and remained until the spring of 1834, when the family settled in Rush Creek Tp. on Mill Creek, buying 300 acres of land in the "green woods," and from that time forward was identified with the county up to his death. Charles remained with his father until he was 24 years of age. In March, 1839, he was married to Hester Ann Brown, born in Maryland, Dec. 30, 1816, and is a daughter of .loel and Charlotte (Hooker) Brown. After Mr. Fawcett's marriage, he lived one year in Zanesfield and run a cooper shop; since that time has been engaged in farming; his first jjurchase was 50 acres at 13 per acre, mostly unimproved; here he erected his cabin and was happy and contented. Ten years after he added 50 acres more, for which he paid ^'iZ per acre; in 1873 sold out and returned to Zanesfield and remained until April, 1878, and, on account of his boys, who desired to engage more largely in farming, he purchased 311 acres of land in " Hadley bottom," and has since lived there. Five" children have been horn unto him, who are - Asa, Barclay, Sarah J., John R. and Elmer T.

C. HERVEY FOLSOM, miller; P. O., Zanesfield; is the eldest son of Charles and Lydia (Pennock) Folsom. Charles was the son of Joshua and t-'atharine (Hoffman) Folsom. Joshua was a native of New Hampshire and of Quaker parentage. He was an attorney and began his practice in Baltimore, Md. In 1813, he moved to Circleville, O.; in 1830, he came to Logan Co. and settled on a 1,500 acre tract of land adjoining Zanesfield, and soon after built a saw-mill on same. He also purchased a herd of short-horn Durham cattle in Kentucky, and moved them to his farm. But he was not spared long to enjoy the improvements he so extensively made, he dying Dec. 15, 1840. His wife died Dec. 16, 1861.

Charles Folsom, the youngest son of Joshua, was born in Columbus, O., Sept. 12, 1824. At the death of his father, he came in possession of 630 acres of land near Zanesiield, on which was located the old saw-mill. In 1850, he built a new saw-mill near the old one, and in 1854 he built a flour-mill and conducted the same. In 1870 he moved to Zanesfield, where he engaged in commercial business, and served as Postmaster; he also served as editor of the Mad River Blade some four years, and did considerable building. In 1876, he sold his mill and 471 acres of land to Mr. J. W. Dickinson and with his family moved to Toledo, O., where he and two sons are engaged in the printing business. His son, C. Hervey Folsom, was born near Zanesfield, O., July 27, 1846., He lived at home on the farm until 1863, when he attended school at Urbana for one year; he then returned home and looked after the interests of the place. Sept. 21, 1869, he married Miss Jennie, daughter of Dr. James Crew, a popular physician of this vicinity. In 1872, C. Hervey and his father formed a partnership - C. & C. H. Folsom - and conducted the farm and saw and grist-mills. In 1870, they engaged in the tea business in Toledo; in 1877, Mr. C. H. returned to Zanesfield and engaged in the milling business in the old stand and now sustains the former excellent reputation of the mill (known as the Mad River Premium Mill.) By his marriage there was one child, Belle C, born April 27, 1877.

GEORGE FOLSOM, deceased; formerly of Zanesfield, O., a portrait of whom appears in this work, was born in Circleville, O., Jan. 2, 1818, and came to Logan Co., with his parents in the year 1831. Oct. 20, 1840 he was united in wedlock to Miss Sarah J. FyfFe; she was born in Urbana, O., June 28, 1821. After the marriage they moved to a larm in Jefi^erson Tp., and lived there until 1867, when they moved to Zanesfield, where he died (very suddenly) Feb. 11, 1874. By the marriage there were born six children, of whom but two are living, viz : Charles .1., living on the old homestead, and Ellen W., now Mrs. Dr. Gill, of West Liberty, O. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in the affairs of which he took an active interest, he serving as Ti'ustee, Steward and Class Leader; he was a charter member and the First Noble Grand of the Wapatomica Lodge, No. 424, of I. O. 0. F. A man of noble impulses, kind and generous; an affectionate father and loving husband, who in his daily walk of life endeavored to live in harmony with the Christian principles he entertained, and such was the life he led that he endeared himself to the entire community, and his death was mourned by all who knew him. His remains now rest in the cemetery at Bellefontaine, the place being marked by a beautiful monument erected to his memory. Mrs. Folsom has lived in Zanesfield since the death of her husband. When but 16 years of age she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has ever retained the Christian principles of her youth; her parents were William H. and Maximillia (Petty) Fyffe. He was born in Wilmington, N. C, Aug. 20, 1876, and came to Urbana, O. in the year 1803, he assisting in laying out the town; he carried on the saddlery buisness, his being the first of the kind between Dayton and Sandusky Citj'; he also served as a soldier throughout the war of 1812 and Avas a prominent business man; he served as Postmaster at Urbana during the latter years of his life; in early life he was an Episcopalian, but later he joined with his wife, who was a Presbyterian. Tliev were married Sept. 27, 1808, and lived thereafter in Urbana, where they died - he;. May 7, 1860, and she 'Dec. lli, 18.")6. She was born near Richmond, Va., March 11, 1788, and came west to Kentucky with her parents, .loseph and Mary (Wilson) Petty, who lived there a few years and then came to Ohio and entered a largo tract of landiyingon King's Creek, three miles north of Urbana, on which they built the first grist mill in Champaign Co., which was also the first mill between Dayton and Lake Erie. These parents were natives of France. He studied medicine in his native land, and though not actively engaged as a physician, always administered medicine when necessary, and kept a stock of drugs on hand. Mrs. Folsom's grandfather Fyffe was a native of Scotland, and settled in Baltimore on his coming to America, and later moved to North Carolina, thence to Kentucky, where he engaged, in farming, which he followed until his death. NEWTON GARWOOD, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; born Aug. 13, 1820, in Perry

Tp.; son of Job and Lydia L. (Gregg) Garwood. Job was born iu 1793, in Culpepper Co., Va., and emigrated to this State in 1805 with his father, Levi Garwood, and settled in what is now Perry Tp., on what is known as the Job Scott farm ; when he located his land, was piloted thereto by an Indian. Levi Garwood wa"; prominently identified with the interests of the county in his time; he served as Probate Judge for twenty-one years, and declined farther election to same. Newton moved to Zanesfield with his father when he was but nine years of age, his father being engaged in keeping public house. At the age of 12 Newton began carrying the mail, and was for some length of time a regular mail-carrier. He afterwards learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for about thirty years. He has been twice married - first, in 1843, to Sarah Henry, of this township; she was a daughter of James Henry; she died 1874, leaving five children, who are: Ella, now Mrs. Lewis Knight, of liOgansville; Orson, same place as Ella; Volta, in Monroe Tp.; James and Elsie, at home; married to Susan Brake, his present wife, who was born in 1818, in Virginia, and with her parents moved" to Ohio when she was young. For several years Mr. Garwood has been engaged in farming and gai-dening; his farm, consisting of sixty-six acres, is one among the oldest settled in the township, and is well supplied with small fruits, Mi . Garwood being especially adapted to the care and growing of vegetables and fruits, in which he takes pride.

IRA GWYNN, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was a son of John Gwynn, who was a Virginian; born in March, 1793, and emigrated to Harrison Co., this State, with his father, Hugh, in 1806. John was raised to farming pursuits, and was married in 1819, to Edith McMillen, who died about the year 1827, leaving two children. Feb. 11, 1830, he was married to Miss McMillen, daughter of James and Mary McMillen, who was born June 8, 1807, in Harrison Co., O.; they were both natives of York Co., Pa.;, he was born in 17*68, and came west in 1803, and raised eight children, of which Mrs. Gwynn, the mother of Ira, was the fifth. This couple died in 1867, after sixty-one years of married 1 fe, Only one day's difference in the date of th ir death; they were buried in one grave.

John, the father of Ira, located in 1833, in the east part of the township, and purchased 180 acres of land which was a dense forest; here he remained and cleared up the farm, and lived until his death, which occurred in August, 1851; and was one of the staunch and true men of his time, a worthy citizen, kind and indulgent to his family, and a friend to the down-trodden race. Ten children were born to him. At the age of seventeen, Ira enlisted in Company " K," 88th O. V. I., and served about thirteen months, then re-enlisted in the 2d Mo. Cavalry, and was for some tiiiie Mounted Orderly at Gen. Thomas' headquarters. His command was among the number that ran Gen. Price out of Missouri; his regiment traveled, in six weeks, 3,600 miles, which fact is a matter of record; Ira returned home without a scratch; his brother John was also in the army. Jesse, his brother, was in the 15th Regulars, and after serving two years,was discharged on account of wouiids received. Hugh, his brother, was in the Quartermaster's Department; he was a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan College, Quincy; is an attorney-at-law. Ira was raised to farming; has taught school several terms; and was married in 1868 to Adeline Root, born July 14, 1846, in Allen Co., O., daughter of Daniel and Susan (Smith) Root. The Smiths came from Morgan Co., and the Root family from New York. Ira and wife have four children - Ida B., born Oct. 4, 1869; Hugh, Oct. 33, 1873; John, March 32, 1876; Harry M., May 30, 1878. Ira is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 434. Mrs. Gwynn had three brothers in the service; two were killed, and the other died of disease.

GEORGE A. HENRY, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Aug. 9, 1837, near Zanesfield, being the youngest of the family, of which there were only three. His parents were Joel and Patience (Easton) Henry. Joel was born June 24, 1806, and was married to Patience Easton Dec. 3, 1829. She was born in Shelby Co., Kentucky, in 1804, and is a sister of John Eiston, of this township. George's grandfather was named George, and was a Virginian by birth. A part of the land that George now owns was purchased in 1841, where his father settled and remained on the same until his death, which took place Nov. 39, 1856. Here George has since lived. Oct.

23, 1863, he was married to Emily Robb. She was born Jan. 31, 1838, in this county, in Lake Tp., daughter of Joshua and Sarah (Nelson) Robb. George has 190 acres of land aside from a two-thirds interest in another tract, which makes in all about 360 acres, and he is a successful farmer. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and a ruling Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine. He has two children - lola Patience, born Feb. 14, 1866; Sarah Eva, June 30, 1869. George has one brother, David, who resides in this township; also a sister, Margaret, who is the wife of Simon D. Elliott, a prominent business man of Millford Centre. Mr. Henry is a young man of much stability, is a liberal patron of the public journals and newspapers, and is well posted in the passing events of the day.

GEORGE W. HENRY, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in this township, Feb. 39, 1833, being the sixth child of a family of eight children born to their parents, James and Priscilla (Wagner) Henry. James Henry was born in Virginia; his wife's father served seven years in the Revolutionary War. James came to this county and settled many years prior, to the birth of his son George. He was a farmer by occupation, and followed that vocation until his death, which occurred in 1840. At the age of 9 George was bound out to learn the plasterer's trade, to serve until his majority, and was to receive at the expiration of his time, a horse, saddle and bridle worth 145, and a bible worth $3. At the expiration of his time, his employer paid him $45 instead. Sept. 37, 1857, he was married to Margaret Cook, who was born Nov. 30, 1839, in Union Co., this State. He then set up farming adjoining the place he was born on, and worked at his trade, where he continued three years. In 1860 he moved to Union Co. and purchased a small farm, continuing at his trade and farming for five years, when he abandoned his trowel and confined his attention exclusively to his farm for about six years, then disposing of his first purchase, bought another farm in the same locality, retaining the same until April, 1874, and came to this county and purchased 113 acres adjoining the town of Zanesfield on the west, where he has since resided, having one of the most desirable locations in the county. His beautiful residence and commodious buildings, which overlook Mad River Valley, are plentifully supplied by a nev^r-failing spring, situated many feet above the premises, which is conveyed in pipes to all of his buildings, " furnishing an unceasing flow of pure, cold water. July 34, 1867, his wife died, leaving two children - Mary M., born July 30, 1858, iind Oshurn C, born Sept. 18, 1859. Mr. Henry was married to his present wife, May 30, 1868; her maiden name was Mary A. Scott, born April 5, 1846, in Rush Creek Township. She is a daughter of Enoch M. and Rebecca (Rea) Scott, who are residents of this township, and are of Scotch descent. Three children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Henry, namely - Cora R., born Sept. 3, 1869; Sarah E., April 6, 1873, and Laura A., Sept. 14, 1874. Nearly all the family are members of the Baptist Church; his father was a devoted member of the Missionarj' Baptists. Mr. Henry has made a success in life, and all through his own exertions and patient industry. Politically he is liberal, but as touching questions of temperance, is firm and unj'ielding, and will oppose, through the ballot and by his influence, every measure which is calculated to defeat the principles of prohibition.

JOHN G. HOGE, retired farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine. The subject of this sketch, and .whose portrait appears in this work, is among the staunch and highly-respected citizens of this county; he was born March 39, 1810, in Loudoun Co., Va. His father's name was Jesse, and was the father often children, of which number John G. was the second; his mother's name was Elizabeth Gregg, also a native of Loudoun Co., Va. John was but 17 years of age when his father died, and at his request he staid on the farm. At the age of 30, our subject was married to Nancy Holmes, born in 1814 in Loudoun Co., Va.; she was a daughter of John and Mary (Rodgers) Hoge. The Hoge family are of Scotch descent; three brothers at the time of the " Persecution " left Scotland; one stopped in Ireland, the other two came to America. The Greggs are of Irish descent. Solomon Hoge was the grandfather of John, and came West from Pennsylvania, and settled in this county. John remained on the homestead farm, which his grandfather settled, until 1845, when he moved to the place he now owns, which had purchased several years previous to its occupancy. This land was unimproved, and every man that came along and wanted work, he gave him a job of clearing; he was cutting his first crop of wheat when he heard the whistle of an engine, on her maiden trip, as she came into Bellefontaine. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; his farm of 300 acres is but one mile east from the corporation of Bellefontaine, and is situated on the highest eminence in the State. In politics he is Republican; was Commissioner at the time the court house was built; has also served as Infirmary Director. Seven children were bom him; four of the number came to maturity, but two living - Sarah E., now Mrs. David Wallace, and Mrs. Mary Ann Green, the wife of Reuben Green, of Bellefontaine; his son, John, died in the army. Mrs. Hoge died in 1S49; since 1878, Mr. Hoge has been confined to his home on account of partial paralysis of his limbs, vet is in the enjoyment of his faculties, and is spending the evening of his life in apparent contentment and happiness, having the esteem and confidence of all his friends and acquaintances, of which he has a large number. Was raised a " Friend," yet is not affiliated with any religious body.

BENNEVILLE HAAS, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born March 26, 1834, in Berks Co., Penn; son of John Haas, who was born in Berks Co., May, 1800; his wife was Elizabeth Bagenstose, who was the mother of Benneville. The family emigrated West in 1839, and located at New Jerusalem, which has since been the abode of the family; his father first purchased 43 acres of land, and began clearing the same. Oct. 7, 1850, our subject was married to Catharine Harple, who was born May 35, 1835, in Washington Co., Penn.; she was a daughter of Conrad and Mary (Moore) Harple; he was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., and his wife in Washington Co., Penn. The first purchase Benneville made was 3 acres of land; the business of his life has been farming, and, although he began poor and unaided, he now has 315 acres of good land; he now resides on a portion of the land his father settled; his house, newly built, is located at Jerusalem Corners, is pleasant for location; in connection with his farm is carrying on a small store, and is Postmaster, which position he has filled since July, 1877, more to accommodate the neighbors than for the meagre allowance he receives from the government; nine children were born him, eight of whom survive - Mary E., now Mrs. James Collins; Rebecca, now Mrs. Thomas Slonecker; Sarah Ann; Caroline, now Mrs. B. F. Slonecker, in Kansas; Amanda; .John F.; Emma, and Ida. When Mr. Haas began for himself, $100 was all he was worth; after renting a few years, moved to the place where he now lives in 1853, and will, in all probability, spend the remainder of his days there.

.lACOB JOHNSON, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield; is the eldest son, and the second of the family of seven children, that were born to John and Abigail (Southard) .Johnson. She died when .Jacob was a boy. He is yet living in Monroe Township. Jacob was born in Zane Tp., Logan Co., July 3, 1835, and was raised to hard labor, and was taught the principles of husbandry by his paternal ancestor, who, early in life, impressed upon his son's mind and understanding that there was "no excellence without great labor," and that to attain success, one must labor to that end. At 31 he was married to Martha Ann Bishop, who was born in 1837, in New Jersey, daughter of Thomas and Biney Bishop. He began first by renting land, and afterwards purchased 90 acres, and after an occupancy of seven years, he moved to this township and purchased 197 acres of land, situated nearly two miles east, on the Liberty road, where he now resides. By economy and industry, and following the course indicated to him in youth, he has now become one of the successful men in his line of business. He has seven children, whose names are - Thomas J., Emma L., Laura A., Mary J., Charles W., Alonzo and Nelson. Religiously, he adheres to the doctrine taught by John Wesley, the pioneer of Methodism.

WILLIAM Y. JOSLIN, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born Sept. 14, 1836, in Liberty Township, Delaware Co.; son of Jonas and Lucy (Buttertield) Joslin. He was a native of the Eastern States, and emigrated to this State aboiit the year 1817, locating in Liberty Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, where he yet resides. At the age of 19, Oct. 31, 1855,

William was married to Rachel S. Case, who was born Feb. 13, 1837, in the same locality as her husband. She is a daughter of Newton and Azuba (Gay) Case; he was born Oct. 1, 1804; his wife, October, 1809. After William's marriage he was engaged in farming., In August, 186;i, he enlisted in Co. C, 121st O. V. 1., and served until the close of the war, participating in many of the important engagements of the war; was taken prisoner at one time, and at another, was wounded witii a musket ball, and is a " scarred soldier." Upon- his return home, resumed agricultural pursuits, which he has since continued. In March, 1871, went to Missouri, which locality not suiting him, returned to the Buckeye State. In 1873, cam« to Logan County, locating on the farm he now owns, consisting of 119 acres, and is attaining success, having a good firm and pleasant location. Had five children - Jeannette, now Mrs. Leroy Dillon, of Union Co., Ohio, born July 4, 1858; Irvin N., Feb. 19, 1860; Minnie May, May 19, 1863, died Oct. 11, 1863; Ermina t., born Sept. 7, 1869; Charles G., June 34, 1871. He and wife are members, of the Free Will Baptist Church. He has always been identified with the Republican party, and is a member of Wapatoniica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 434.

JOSEPH C. KITCHEN, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born May 5, 1839, near De Graff, Logan Co.; is the eldest of a family of four children. His father's name was Edward, and he was born in July, 1803, near Gettysburg, Penn., and was married to Miss Ann Canby, born in 1809, and were married in 1837, settling in Miami Co., this State, where they lived until 1845, then moving to Indianapolis, and remaining there until 1855. During this time he was merchandising. The mother of Joseph was a cousin of Gen. E. R. S. Canby, who was killed by the Modoc Indians. Joseph was afforded good school advantages, which were improved. In 1859 he engaged as book-Keeper for R. S. Canby & Co., until the breaking out of the war, then went out in the 45th O. V. I. as Quartermaster; in 1864 he received a commission as assistant Quartermaster, with rank of Captain, on Gen. Kimball's staff, where he remained until 1865; was then assigned to Gen. Weitzel's staff, commanding on the Rio Grande River, and remained there until 1866, and was mustered out at as supernumera-y. Returning home he engaged in stock-trading and farming; June 9, 1869, he was mrrricd to Martha McCarrel, who was born in 1841, March 30, in Huntingdon Co., Penn. He h is now 340 acres of land, and a family of three children - Harvey S., born Jan. 36, 1873; Effie L., Jan. 30, 1874; Jessie, Nov. 5, 1877.

RICHARD S. KITCHEN, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine. Born in Miami Co., O., in 1846; is the youngest child of Edward and Ann (Canby) Kitchen. On the father's side the family is of German descent, and of Pennsylvanian origin. After the marriage of Richard's parents they located in Piqua, Miami Co., O., where Richard was born. The family made several changes, his father being disposed to lead a commercial life, and after several removes, finally settled down 0!i the farm which .Joseph now owns, about the year 1856; he yet survives, and is retired from business, and resides in Bellefontaine. His wife died, in Dec. 1868. At the ag« of twenty Richard began farming for himself by renting land on the homestead; Oct. 13, 1871, he was married to Susannah Fichthorn, who was born in Green Co., O., July 7, 1845, daughter of Isaac and J]lizabeth Fichthorn. Has 137|^ acres of land, which is situated in the northern part of this township. He is one of the most driving and energetic men in the township, and is making a success. Has three children living - Henry Earl, born Aug. 8, 1873; William B., Sept. 15,1873; and Alvin S., Feb. 13, 1876.

ZEPHANIAH LAPORT, mechanic; Zanesfield; born July 4, 1835, near Cadiz, in Harrison Co., O., son of Abraham and Ellen (Wallace) Laport, who were natives of same county. Abraham, the grandfather of Zephaniah, was a native of Maryland, and came west several years prior to the war of 1813, of which he was an honored soldier, and located on the land where the Harrison County Infirmary now stands; here Abraham, the father of Zephaniah, was born during 1813. About the year 1835, Zephaniah's grandfather came to Rush Creek Tp., and purchased land of Elijah Beal, where Harper now stands, and settled upon the same, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1859, at the age of 83. Zephaniah's father settled on Mill Creek, purchasing 80 acres, now owned by

James Jamison. In 1844 he traded this land and moved to Rush Creek, lived there until 1851, and removed to Stark Co., and, after a few years residence, moved to Iowa. Zephaniah's father was a machinist, and raised his son to that trade. In 1861, during the month of April, Zephaniah enlisted in Co. F, O. V. I., three months service; then re-enlisted in the 23d Eeg't O. V. I. for three years, or during the war. At the battle of Antietam he received a severe bullet wound on the head, and was disabled for many months; the scar he yet carries. Upon his return home he engaged in teaching, which vocation he followed for about fourteen years in Monroe Tp., all the time in three districts. In 1866, March 15, he was married to Sarah J. Williams, who was born in Monroe Tp. in July, 1848; she is a daughter of JefFery and Lucy Williams. Three children have been born them - Zephina A., Allen S. and Lucy E. Since 1879, he and his brother have been engaged in carpentry, and doing general repair work, also are carrying oii a stove and tinware business. Zephaniah is now serving as Justice of the Peace and Notary Public.

S. Y. LEASE, real estate and money loon agent, Zanesfield. This gentleman is the fifth child of a family of twelve children born to Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease. Stephen Lease was a native of York Co., Pa. He was born in 1781; his wife was a native of the same place, and was horn in 1789; they were married in 1811, and came to this county in 1812, making ths journey by team. They bought some land and made this their residence until his death in 1867; Mrs. Lease died in 1876. Of their twelve children seven are living; all are married and all are farmers except S. Y.; he was born on his father's farm, on the headwaters of Mad River, Sept. 23, 1819, and lived at home for forty years. His school facilities were confined to a few terms of subsciiption school in an old log cabin with slat seats and oiled paper windows. He worked with the family until he was about 35 years of age, when his father deeded him and his two brothers, Andrew and John, each 150 acres of land. These brothers farmed their land in partnership, and made purchases of land for their joint account. Sept 3, 1860, S. Y. Lease and Miss Hannah Daughherty were united in the bonds of wedlock, and soon after took up their residence in Zanesfield, where they have since lived. He has followed the real estate business and loaned money; he has also been engaged in the drug business on several occasions in Zanesfield. Of the three children born to the marriage, but one is living. Belle, born Julv 5, 1877.

WILLIAM LONG, blacksmith; Zanesfield; was born in Prebk Co., O., Aug. 8, 1833; at the age of 6, he removed with his parents to Logan Co.; went to learn the blacksmiths' trade at the age of 16; after its completion he worked as journeyman several months, then set up in business for himself at West Liberty, where he lived two years; in the fall of 1855, he began business in Zanesfield, and his has since been one of the permanent interests of the place, doing a thriving and satisfactory business in his line; in 1859 he was married to Cynthia Ann Carter, who was born in Rush Creek Tp., July 16, 1839, and is a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Sutherland) Carter. Edward Carter was born in Bedford Co., Va., in 1814. His wife, Elizabeth, is a native of Rush Creek Tp., this county, and was born in 1821. Abraham Long, the father of William, was born in 1794, in Adams Co., Penn., and emigrated to Preble Co., O. His wife (the mother of William) was born in 1795, in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; her maiden name was Mary Bender. Abraham was a shoemaker by trade. After leaving Preble Co., he moved a short distance west of Bellefohtaine, remaining there until the fall of 1844, when he located in Monroe Tp., and lived there until October, 1866, then came to Zanesfield, where he spent the remainder of his days, dying the following year. His wife died Sept. 22, 1880, in Zanesfield. William has had two sons born unto him, - whose names are Charles and Henry; the former was born Jan. 1, 1860, died suddenly Aug. 22, 1877; Henry was born March 14, 1862. Mr. Long is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, No. 424, I. O. O. F. He raised Harvey Carter (his partner and brother-in-law), who was born July 1'3, 1857, in Zanesfield.

J.J. LEASE, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born in this township Feb. 8, 1825; is the son of Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease. Stephen was born in 1798 in Pennsylvania, and came West about the year 1813, making his first stand on the farm where John Hoge now lives, where he remained about two years, and then located on the farm now owned by Jacob I^ease, where he purchased 1^90 acres, which was at that time as the primitive forest, in a perfectly wild state; here he built him a cabin, and lived the real life of a frontiersman. John J. lived with his father until his death, and, in fact, since that time has never been very far from the old homestead. The death of his father occurred in 1867, his mother's about ten years afterwards. 0<!t. 7, 1865, John J. was married to Cynthia A. Tittsworth, who was born in 1389 in this county; she was a daughter of William and Sarah (Dunston) Tittsworth. Since Mr. Lease's marriage he has resided on the farm he now owns, which is adjacent to and a part of the original homestead; has eight children - Stephen, .James D., Susanah, Ann, Emma, Dora, Charles and Clara. He has a good farm of 255 acres of land.

MRS. ELEANOR LEASE, Bellefontaine; is a native of this county, and has been a constant resident of the same since 1817, Dec. 25, which was the date of her birth. Her parents were Thomas and Zana (Carbon) Dunston. Thomas Dunston was born near Richmcnd, Virginia, and when but a young lad at school, was drafted into the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Lease's mother was born in Maryland, and came west about 1813. The family, upon their arrival here, first settled near West Liberty, and in 1819 they moved to the farm .James Dunston now owns. March 13, 1834, she was married to Daniel Lease, who was a son of Samuel Lease. Since the marriage she has been a constant resident on the farm she now owns, which consists of 140 acres. Mr. Lease died in 1864. Since that time she has been carrying on the farm, with the assistance of her son John, who was born Sept. 38, 1849. She has five children - Caroline, now Mrs. W. Wackerson; Fannie, Mrs. S. Williams; Ella, Mrs. John McCollough, and David C.

JACOB LEASE, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; is the youngest of the family born to Stephen Lease, and was theeleventh child; he was born Dec. 1, 1830, on the farm he now owns, which was the homestead place, which he has never left. In 1865 he was married to

Susanna Everingham; she was born 1843, in this county; she was a daughter of Henry and Sophronia (Donaldson) Everingham. Seven children are the result of this union, who are - Anna M., Susan 0., Jacob A., Lillip R., John J., Ettie and Katie. He has 145 acres of land; the house is situated on the upland overlooking the valley below, which is rich bottom land.

J. M. LANCE, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem. Was born April 3, 1832, nearBelvidere, Warren Co., N. J. His father's name was Martin, who married Margaret McMurtrie, the mother of .J. M. They were born and raised in New Jersey - emigrating to this State when J. M. was but six years of age; they first located in Richland Co., Cass Tp., ])iirchasing 80 acres of land, upon which he settled, and remained on the same until death bore him away, Aug. 13, 1851. The subject of until this sketch remained on the home place he was 23 years of age; he went to Michigan, where she purchaed land, and lived there about two years in all; returning home, stayed one year, then went to Stark Co.; Sept. 3, 1857, was married to Sarah H. Scott, who was born in Marlborough Tp., March 16, 1833, and is a daughter of Israel and Sarah Holloway, both of whom were natives of Virginia, and were " Friends," and came out to this State at an early day. After he was married he lived in Shiloh five years, and in 1806 he moved into this township and bought 94 acres east of Jerusalem, where he lived until 1873, -when he made an exchange and moved to his present place of residence, one-half mile west of Jerusalem, where he has 116 acres of land; has had considerable experience in teaching, having taught in Kentucky and Michigan as well as in this State. Having learned the carpenter's trade when voung, he employed his time at this during the summer, and taught during the winter. Has one child, Julius Arthur, born Sept. 37, 1871.

HENRY W. MARMON, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield. Of the first arrivals of the Marmon family to the United States, there has been nothing spread upon the pages of history to this date to determine this fact definitely, save that they are of B"'rench descent, and emigrated to North Carolina during the i.iiddle of last century. "Marmon" is a name that belongs to only one family in America, and is an abbreviation or contraction of " Merrimoon," in France. In the year 1806, the family removed from North Carolina to the head waters of Mad River. Here Henry W. Marmon first beheld the light of day, Jan. 24, 1811, in what is known as Marmon Valley. His father's name was Martin, and was born in l???, in North Carolina, Northampton Co., an came West as above mentioned in 1806. His wife was Susanna Watkins, the mother of Joseph. There were three Marinon brothers who came out in the same year, and settled in one locality, hence the name "Marmon Valley." Martin died in 1842; his wife, Susanna, two years later. Henry was raised to agricultural pursuits; in September, 1835, he was married to Eliza Marmon, who was born Jan. 31, 1813, in this township, and was daughter of John and Ruth (Lamb) Marmon, who were from North Carolina. Since the marriage of Mr. M.,he has resided where he now lives; his farm is situated in the south part of the township. Four children have crowned their union - Louisa, Milton, Joseph and Nancy. Milton and Joseph were out in service during the late war. Joseph came home, but Milton died in Andersonville prison, a martyr to his country. He was a member of Co. A., 13th Reg't U. S. Infantry; he was born July 25, 1838. "Uncle Henry," as he is familiarily called, has been a resident of this township almost three score years and ten, and has been closely identified with the growth and development of this part of the county, and is one of its most valued citizens. In religious belief he is a Friend, and has always been an exemplary man and of generous impulses, a friend to the poor; has always been disposed to look upon the bright side of life; genial and largely social in his manner; an intelligent man, a good companion.

JOSEPH A. MILLER, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem. Among the German representatives of this county who have accumulated means, and for himself a good name in the community, is Mr. Miller, who was born in the Tyrol, Austria, April 23, 1823; he is the eldest of four children that were born to Michael and Magdalene (Feldegger) Miller; .loseph was reared to the manufacture of boots and shoes, his trade being a shoemaker; in the fall of 1853 he parted with his boyhood's home, and emigrated tb America, and to Ohio in 1853; when he landed in Bellefontaine he was destitute of means; he set to work for Davidson & Butler; then for Davidson alone, and finally for Davidson & Thrift; in all, making thirteen years of service; April, 1867, he engaged in business under the firm name of Miller & McElree, which business lasted until January, 1879; in April, 1879, he moved to Jefferson Tp., and located in the northeast part of the township on the Solomon Day farm; he has 1244^ acres; the half acre was donated as a burial-place for colored people, by Mr. Day. Dec. 4, 1855, was married to Susanna Spahr, his present wife, who was born March 11, 1832, in Washington Co., Pa., daughter of Martin and Margaret (Coil) Spahr, who emigrated to this State in 1840, to Harrison Co., then to Guernsey, and finally to Logan. They have five children living - Frantz, born Nov. 12, 1861; Henry, May 23, 1863; Charles, Feb. 15, 1867; Joseph, Oct. 11, 1871; John, Feb. 26, 1873. Mr. Miller has his farm all paid for, and is not indebted to anj' person; and is doing a successful business; and has an interesting family of children.

WILLIAM MOON, carpenter; Bellefontaine; was born in Reading, Berks Co., Penn., Feb. 7, 1816; is the second of a family of eight children (seven now living), who were boi'n to Jacob and Susaniiah (Riohter) Moon, both of whom were natives of Germany, and emigrated to Pennsylvania about the year 1810. William came out with his parents to this State in 1821 ; when yet a lad he returned to Lancaster, Penn., where he learned the carpenter's and cabinet-maker's trade, which occupied five years in learning. Returning West, he was married, Dec. 1, 1840, to Susannah Shawver, who was born in Carroll Co., O., 1818; she was a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Shultz) Shawver; he wasa native of Pennsylvania, and she of Virginia. Mr. Moon has followed his chosen occupation up to the present time; for four years after he completed his trade, he traveled and worked as journeyman in several of the large cities, amorjg the best class of workmen, in order to perfect himself in his busine&s, and thereby has became one of the best workmen in his line, his ability being recognized by his having' all the work he can attend to; has for several years been making a specialty of moving buildings, and is prepared to move any kind - frame, log, brick or stone - and in a satisfactory manner. Has six children living - Sophia, now Mrs. W. V. McFadon ; Levi and Harvey, in Howard Co., Mo.; Michael, in Columbus; Sarah, now Mrs. Jones, and John. Mr. Moon has a good home; has recently sold his farm to his son; resides now on the Zanesfield pike, two miles east of Bellefontaine. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

JOHN MAY, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Nov. 9, 1829; is the fourth of a family of five children who were born to Alexander and Margaret (McLaughlin) May, who emigrated to this county in 1833; he died the September following, and she died July 4, 1880. The Mavs are of Irish extraction, but the more recent representatives are natives of Maryland. In politics they were all Whigs, and were adherents of the Associate Reformed Church, called by some the " Seceders," who were very strict in their forms of worship. To this church the father and mother of the May family belonged. John now resides on the land his father purchased in this township; since 1847, he has had the management of the farm. In June, 1861, he was married to Sarah M. Rockwell, born in Holmes Co., O., Aug. 31, 1840; she is a daughter of Charles and Mary Ann (Marquis) Rockwell. He was a native of Vermont, she of Washington Co., Penn. One child has been born to them - Helen, born March 17, 1863. His farm comprises 220 acres; his father was born in October, 1778, in Washington Co., Penn. Of the May family, born to Alexander and Margaret, are - James, Samuel, Jane, Margaret (now deceased), and John. James is now in Lynn Co., Ore.; Jane, the wife of Mr. Taylor, in Monroe Tp.; John and Samuel at home on the farm.

OREN OUTLAND, merchant; Zanesfield; was born May 12, 1849, in Monroe Tp., and has never recognized any other place as home, save that of Logan Co. He is a son of James and Rebecca (Stratton) Outland, who are likewise natives of this county. Early in life, Oren formed the desire to lead a commercial life, and though reared to farming pursuits, yet his inclinations took .a diflFerent turn, and, at the age of 18, he entered the store of O. Brown & Co., of Zanesfield, and officiated as clerk nearly three years; then entered into partnership with S. D. Elliott, which relation lasted two years, when, in consequence of impaipd health, he abandoned store-life for one year, to _ recuperate; then went into partnership with his former employers, O. Brown & Co., who conducted the business for two years, when he sold his interest to them, and retired trom the business; but he did not remain long out of his chosen vocation, when, during the month of October, 1875, he purchased the entire stock from Charles Folsom, and since that time has been constantly engaged in the business, keeping a general stock of goods, such as arn generally found in every well regulated store. His long acquaintance, aided by his known integrity and fidelity to his patrons, have justly merited for him the liberal patronage of the people, which he is receiving. In January, 1873, he was united by marriage to Miss Fatie Elliott, who is a daughter of S. D. and Margaret (Henry) Elliott, both natives of this State; she was born in the town of Zanesfield. They have one child, Cora, who was born Feb. 28, 1875. Mr. Outland served several years as Postmaster in Zanesfield and is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 424, and Bellefontaine Lodge, No. 209, A. F. and A. M.; also of Lafayette Chapter, No. 60, R. A. M. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DR. W. H. OUTLAND, physician; Zanesfield. Among the successful practitioners of medicine in this county, of the eclectic school, is W. H. Outland, who was born in Perry Tp.,'Jan. 20, 1842, son of Thomas Antrim Outland and Eliza Freer, his wife. Thomas, was a son of Josiah, who emigrated to this county from the Carolinas, several years prior to the war of 1812. The Outland family are of Dutch, and the Freers of English descent. Thomas was born in the eastern part of this county on the head waters of the Darby, and remained in the Outland settlement until 1857, when he moved to Union Co., remaining there until the fall of 1864, when he moved to Hardin Co., near the Scioto, at the Wheeler tavern stand, remaining there until his death, which occurred Jan. 8, 1876. He was the father of eight children, six boys and two girls, all of whom are living, W. H" being the second in order; his early life was employed in the discharge of home duties and attending school, while his advantages were limited, yet he was successful, obtaining an education sufficient to enable him to teach several terms ot'r^chool, during the winter season. At the age of 28, he began the study of medicine, and graduated Feb. 4, 1873, at the Eclectic Medical College, at Cincinnati, and began practice in Mt. Victory, Hardin Co., O., wheie he remained a short time. March 29, 1874, came to Zanesfield, and has since been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. Oct. 14, 1875, he was married to Malinda F. Thomps'bn; she was born in Zanesfield, in 1850, daughter of Amos and Ruth (Rea) Thompson. They have one child, Edwin Freeman. He and his wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is now serving his fourth term as Township Clerk; is also a member of the Masonic Order, and a staunch Republican.

J. W. OUTLAND, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born in Zane township, Dec. 15, 1838; is the youngest son of a family of three children, who were born to Robert and Martha (Freer) Outland. He was born Nov. 27, 1808; in Zane township; he was a son of Josiah Outland. Martha was born the same year and day of the month as her husband, but one month later; she was a daughter of Thomas Freer; they were lifelong residents in the township and county. Robert died Sept. 1, 1871 - his wife April 21, 1880; she was for manyyears a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; their remains now repose in the Baptist burying ground. J. Wesley was married Jan. 1, 1862, to Maggie Sharp, who was born Feb. 25, 1844, in Zane Tp.; she was a daughterof Caleb and Reb6Cca(KnouiF) Sharp; she was born in Fairfield Co., her husband in Logan Co., O. He died July 21, 1862; his wife, when Maggie was six years of age. After the marriage, J. W. and wife lived nine years on the home farm, and in 1870 came to their present place of abode, in the southeast part of the township, and is engaged in farming. They have had five children born to them, but four living: Charles C, born April 4, 1863; Flora B., March 1, 1866; Minnie' V., Nov. 2, 1870; died March 5, 1873; Robert F., born July 15, 1873; and Cassie May, Feb. 23, 1873. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Zanesfield; is the youngest child of a family of sixteen children, born to Josiah and Kesiah Outland, who were natives of North Carolina, and subsequently settled in Zane Tp., Logan Co., where Ezra was born Dec. 2, 1828; at the age qf 18 Ezra left home, and sought to learn the carpenter's trade, and after he had it completed, the business not suiting him, he engaged in formings at the age of 22, Oct. 10, 1850, he was married to Elizabeth Lukens, who was born in Warren Co., O., and daughter of Salathieland Louisa (Fawcett) Lukens; after his marriage, he engaged at work on a saw-mill for three years, and in the fall of 1854 moved to the eastern part of the township and purchased 70 acres of land at fl4 per acre, paying on it what money he had saved when at work in the saw-mill, and went in debt for the remainder; this land was unimproved, not a stick cut or any improvement made upon it; he built him a small frame house and began clearing the timber and making him a farm. In November, 1869, his wife died; four children were the fruit of the union, two of whom are living - Fernando D., born Aug. 4, 1851, and Orlando, July 6, 1854. April 19, 1873, was married to Hettie Inskeep, who was born in Perry Tp., July 14, 1846, and had been a successful teacher from the time she was 15 years of age to the time she was married; she is a daughter of David and Martha (Downs) Inskeep, who were born in Zane Tp. Mr. and Mrs. Outland have two children - Emma E., born May 23, 1875 ; Nellie, Feb. 20, 1880. Mr. Outland has been successful in his business career, having now ;U3 acres of land, the greater portion of which is improved; he and wife are members of the Free Will Baptist Church; he is a member of Perry Grange, No. 1134.

JOSIAH PEELLE, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Northampton Co., N. C, April 30, 1817, son of Robert, who was a son of Edmond, a Quaker preacher. The Peelle family are of English stock, and can trace their family direct to Sir Robert Peel, of England; Josiah's mother was a Johnson, of Welsh descent, born in Southampton, 1796. She was a daughter of Demsey Johnson, a Virginian, whose wife was Moning Johnson, who was a cousin of General George Washington. Demsey was drafted in the war of the Revolution and served in that struggle for liberty; Josiah came to Stark Co., in 1840, and to this county and township in the spring of 1849; was married April 25, same year, to Melissa Ann Walkins, who was born in Monroe Tp., Oct. 37, 1820, daughter of Benjamin and Obedience (Marmon) Walkins; his father's name was Rolsert, who was a son of Peter Marmon. Farming has been the business of Mr. Peelle's life, his farm being located in the south part of the township; Dec. 1861, he was among the number who volunteered his services in the defense of his country and enlisted in Co. F, 47th O. V. I., serving eighteen months, when, in consequence of impaired health and heart disease, he was discharged from service, and returned to his family. Six children have been born him, but four are living - John Henry, born Jan. 3, 1850; Auzonetta, born March 14, 1852, now the wife of Newton Stanley; Benjamin W., born Nov. 19, 1853, and Robert D., Sept. 10, 1855; (Caroline E. and Joshua M., deceased.) Mr. Peelte is a member of the Friends by birthright, and, is a good Republican.

EZRA PARK, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born on the same farm on which he now resides, Nov. 10, 1836; is the eldest of two children living, born to James and Elizabeth V. (Marquis) Park. James Park was born in Belmont Co., in November, 1812; his wife in Washington Co., Pa., in 1810. The family settled upon this farm about the year 1836, where he died Nov. 20, 1871; she, Dec. 21, 1851. Ezra was married Nov. 1, 1876, to Margaretta Wingerd, who was born in Knox Co., O., June 20, 1851. Her parents are Martin and Catherine (Baughman) Wingerd; he was born in Franklin Co., Pa.; his wife also. They are residents of Knox Co. Ezra, like his father, has always been a Democrat. He has 111 acres of land located in this township.

JOHN PLUMMER, hardware and groceries; Zanesfield; is the eldest son of ISenjamin and Sophia (Unangst) Plummer; they were natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania; they were married in Logan Co., 0., whither they had come with their parents when young; after their marriage, they followed farming, and, except two years in Auglaize Co., they have lived in this township since. By the marriage there were six children, four living, one of whom is John; he was born in Jefferson Tp., Logan Co., O., March 18, 1852; he lived with his parents until he was 24 years of age. June 22, 1876, he married Miss Kate McCormiok, a daughter of John and Mariana (Reynolds) McCormiok; they were natives of Ireland; on coming to the United States, they settled in Chicago, 111., and later came to Logan Co., O., and settled in Zanesfield, where they now reside, he being engaged in the tannery business. Mr. John Plummer began clerking in his father's store when he was 18 years of age, and when he became 22 he was taken as a full partner in the business, and soon after his marriage became the sole proprietor of the business, and has continued as such since. His business is located at a prominent corner in Zanesfield, and consists of a full line of hardware and groceries, in which he is doing a large and increasing trade.

THOMAS F. REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; is the eldest child of a family of eleven children, born to Jesse and Rebecca (French) Reames. Jesse was born in 1801, in North Carolina, and when young, moved to Columbiana Co., O., where he was married May 1, 1829, to Rebecca French, a native ot that county. She was born Jan. 5, 1808, and was a daughter of Elijah and Susannah (Curl) French. Soon after the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Reames, they moved to what is now Logan Co., locating in Jefferson Tp. Here Thomas, our subject, was born, April 19, 1828, and grew up at home. His father died April 30, 1854, and several years previous to his death was in poor health, and the care of the family largely fell upon Thomas, which duty he discharged to the best of his ability. When he began for himself he was poor; he worked out by the day and month, receiving therefor a small pittance; when he got $10 per month he thought he was getting money fast; April 11, 1852, he was wedded to Jane Outla#d, born in Zane Tp., April 27, 1832. She was a daughter of Jeremiah and Martha (Butler) Outland, Jeremiah being the eldest child of Josiah Outland. After Mr. Reames married he began renting, which he continued for fourteen years; in 1870, he moved to his present place of residence, which he had bought five years previous; has

150 acres and an excellent farm-house, newly built, and is now in easy circumstances, having reaped the rewards of hard labor and economy. He has two sons - James, born April 4, 1858, now in Perry Tp., and Leroy J., at home, born Dec. 18, 1865. Mr. Reames has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years, and a class-leader for a score of years, and is one of the pillars of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and worthy citizen of the township.

JOSHUA M. REAMES, mechanic; Zanesfield; was born on the homestead farm, July 8, 1826; is the sixth child born to Jeremiah Reames. Up to the time he was 16 years of age remained at home, with his parents; at the age of 18, he went to learn the trade of stone mason and plastering, also learned the carpenter's and blacksmith's trade. In his 23d year, Sept. 39, 1848, he was married to Rebecca E. Southwiok, born Feb. 33, 1838, a native of Maryland; daughter of Ira and Ann S. (Ely) Southwiok; she died, September, 1871, leaving three children - T. Sylvester, born Oct. 30, 1848; Adda, now Mrs. Thomas Garwood, son of David Garwood, now of Knappa City; and George, born Feb. 35, 1855. June 35, 1873, he was married to Rachel J. Collins, daughter of Daniel and Ann Unangst; has one child, Lena. In 1863, enlisted in Co. H., 138th Regt., O. V. I., and served nearly two years, and was then discharged on account of disability. In 1878, located in Zanesfield, yet has always been a resident of the township, and has never voted out of it; has been Street Commissioner for eighteen years; although master of the several trades mentioned, yet, has of late years, confined himself principally to the trowel. His son, George C, was married Jan. 10, 1879, to Miss Hettie Winder, born Sept. 31, 1857, in Zane Tp., daughter of Edward and Mary ("Williams) Winder. Mr. Winder is one of the staunch farmers in Zane Township.

JOSIAH REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; is the third son, and fourth child of Jeremiah and Matilda (Marmori) Reames, who were natives of Northampton Co., N. C. Jeremiah was born Oct. 16, 1793, and emigrated in 1810, making the entire journey on foot, coming out with Josiah Outland, and a lady who rode a horse. Jeremiah was among the early pioneers in this county, and assisted in laying out the road from Bellefontaine to Columbus, and other enterprises which date back to the early settlement of this locality. He located on the hill now occupied by Martin, his son, in 1818, and has since that time been a constant resident; is yet living, but very infirm; has been bed-fast nearly one year. When he came here, he could have entered land in the bottom, but thinking it worthless, located on the hill instead; here he raised his entire family; the greater portion of them are now in the township. Josiah made his father's house his home until 1853; was then married to Nancy Reames, daughter of Vincent and Mary (Vassar) Reames; after his marriage, he located on Bokes Creek, where he purchased a small farm; remaining there a short time, returned to this township, where he has since resided. Sept. 7, 1863, his wife died; three children were born to them - none now living. April 7, 1863, was married to his present wife, whose name was Nancy Scott, born Dec. 20, 1833, in Franklin Co., daughter of James and Nancy (Walker) Scott. She was born in Virginia, Oct. 33, 1801, and came to Franklin Co., one mile north of Columbus, with her parents, Benjamin and Nancy (Curtis) Walker, when she was a babe. Mr. Reames has two children b}' his present wife, who are Orlando J., born April 3, 1864; Cora, Dec. 9, 1867. The entire family, with one exception, are true Republicans and glory in the name.

EZRA REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born Oct. 39, 1840, in Jefi'erson Tp.; son of Hezekiali J. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Reames. Hezekiah was born July 33, 1818, and is a son of Jeremiah Reames, who settled on the farm now owi.cd by Martin M. On this farm the present generation of the Reames brothers were born. Ezra was among the number, who voluntered his services in the defense of his country, and served three years in the regular army, enlisting in July, 1863, in Co. D, 13th U. S. I.; and there were no better or braver soldiers than Ezra, being always ready ibr duty, and ever ready to obey the orders of his superiors, and came out of the service with as bright a record as any lad who donned the blue, his commanding officer giving him credit as being an active participant in the following named engagements: Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Rolling Fork,

Haines Bluff, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, Siege of Vicksburg, Colliersville and Mission Ridge. At the battle of Colliersville, he came out with seven bullet holes in his coat, only one of the bullets drawing blood. Oct. 37, 1867, was married to Pearla McLoskey, who was born Feb. 3, 1844, in Dearborn Co., Ind., and is a daughter of John and Amy (Fisk) McLoskey, who were both of Dearborn Co., Ind. Five children have been born unto Ezra and wife, but four are living - Evangoline, born Sept. 35, 1868; Florence M., Dec. 35, 1873; Webster J., Aug. 0, 1877, and Edna P., Aug. J 6, 1880. Ezra's mother was born in Isle of Wight Co., Va., Dec. 33, 1811, daughter of Abel and Mary Johnson, who came west in 1835, and was married to Hezekiah Reames in November, 1837, and. by him had five children - Abel, Ezra, Robert, .Josiah and Melissa. All of the boys served in the late war and returned home.

JOHN REAIMES, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; born in Northampton Co., N. C, May 39, 1813, being the youno-est of a family of ten children born to William and Naomi (Bohm) Reames, who came to this county in the fall of 1811, locating in the south part of the township, where Henry Marmon now lives. Here the family remained until about the year 1834, when they moved to the northwest part of the township, and remained until the decease of William, which was about the year 1845, on the farm on which John now resides. In 1830 John was married to Sarah Littler, who was born in Tennessee; she died in 1863. Twelve children were born to them; eight of them are living - Eliza, the wife of George Kitchen; William, and Caleb Walter, of Illinois; also, Laban, in Kansas; Margaret, in Hoopston, III., wife of Amos Perkins ; Luther, in this county; and Charles, at home; also, William H. Bull, a step-son, at home. April 19, 1865, was married to Mrs. Isabel Bull, born 1833, July 37, in Augusta Co., Va.; daughter of Abram and Susannah Wunderli Harr; he was born 1779; she, March 38, 1790; both in Pennsylvania; were married in 1800; he died 1833; she, April 9, 1873. Mrs. Reames had one son by her first husband, William H., born May 10, 1859; by the present marriage, one child, Charles, born in January, 1867. Mr. Reames is one of the old reliable men in the township, upright and straightforward, honest and conscientious, Democratic in sentiment, and has served his township as Trustee for many years, and been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for thirty-five years; has 136 acres of la'.icl in this township.

M. M. REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfieid; was born April 1, 1834, in this township, on the homestead farm where he now resides, is the fifth child of a family of ten children, bora to Jeremiah and Matilda Reames. Martin was raised to hard labor, and had very poor school advantages, the time that most boys were attending school, he was assisting his parents at home. At the age of 33, he was married to Keziah Reames, born July 31, 1836, she was the daughter of Silas and Betsv (Bohm) Reames, who were natives of North Carolina. Since the marriage of Mr. and Mr,s. Reames, they have resided permanently in the township, having never left the homestead since their first occupancy. The residence is situated on the south side of the pike, two miles east of Zanesfieid, on the brow of the hill, which is about 125 feet above the level of the road, which gives a magnificent view of the valley below. Here upon this eminence is the home of M. M. Reames, which is a model for a rural home; his wife is an excellent housekeeper, the culinary department not to be excelled; in short, the home and its surroundings, are desirable. Six children have been born them. The family bible gives the following record - Adelia M., born Nov. 6, 1847, died Jan. 34, I860;- Margaret F., bora Oct. 36. 1849, died Feb. 18,1874; Mary E., born April 2, 1854, Jeremiah F., born Dec. 33, 1857, died Jan. 35, 1860; LydiaA.,born .July 10, 1861; James S., born " Sept. 35, 1864. Margaret was the wife of James McAfee. Adelia and Jeremiah died of scarlet- fever, and were buried the same day. Mrs. Reames is a member of the Free Will Baptist Church since 1851. 96 acres compose the farm, which is well kept and vields its owner a bountiful return.

MRS. SARAH ROBB, Bellefontaine; was born in Chillicothe, Ross Co., Aug. 28, 1813; she was a daughter of John Nelson, who was of Irish descent; her mother was of Welch, her name was Sarah Marquis. He was born Feb. 18, 1787, she July 13, 1789. Both were of Cross Creek township, Washington Co, Pa., and emigrated to this State in 1813, first coming to Ross Co., and to Logan in 1831. Mrs. Robb was of a family of five brothers, and five sisters, all of whom settled in and about Bellefontaine. John Nelson died Feb. 15, 1879, a man that was highly respected by all who knew him, as a Christian man and a good citizen. Mrs. Robb was married to Joshua Robb March 15, 183:3, who was born Sept. 13, 1806, and was a son of John. Her mother's name was Agnes Smith, both were raised in Pennsylvania. Joshua came West in 1831, after their marriage they lived for some time on the farm now owned by Wm. Scott, but subsequently made several changes, in 1850 located in the northwest part of the township. He died Feb 31, 1873, of apoplexy. Nine children have been born unto them, who are Scott, born Dec. 4, 1830; Nancy L., Dec. 3, 1835; Emily, Jan 3, 1848; Robert L., April 15, 1840; Sarah M., March 19, 1843; Mary, Nov. 9, 1847; John W., Nov. 1, 1851; Smith J., May 1, 1855; Vance N., i\.ug 23, 1861. Of the number of children mentioned, several are deceased; of those living are Lott, in McPherson Co., Kan.; Robert, now a physician, ill Burlington, la.; Emily, now Mrs. Georgs Henry, of this township; Sarah M., now Mrs. J. K. Stephenson, of Lake Tp.; John W., in Miami; Vance C. resides with his mother on the farm, which is kept in true farmer-like style. Mrs. Robb is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

J. S. ROBB, M. D.; Zaneslield. Prominent among the practitioners of materia raedica in this county is Dr. Robb, who was born July 6, 1819, in Guernsey Co.; he was a son of Joshua and Mary (Marquis) Robb, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former from Fayette and the latter from Washington Co., Penn. The Doctor was of a family of nine children, he being the sixth in order; his father served in the war of 1813, and took up his residence in Guernsey Co., 0., soon after the war closed; he was a farmer, and to this vocation our subject was reared. At the age of 17 he entered Oxford College, and after three years' hard study, he began reading medicine, and taught school; in 1846, he graduated at the Ohio Medical College; began in practice at Cincinnati and was doing an excellent business, when, his health becoming impaired, he came to Logan Co., and located in Zanesfield and engaged in practice; this has been his residence and place of business since. Nov. 31, 1850, he was married to Almira Hstmilton, who was born Sept. 1, 1833, in Jefferson Co., O.; daughter of William and Margaret (Norton) Hamilton; two children have been born him - Charles, in 1853, now in Colorado, in the sheep business; Amanda, deceased, was born 1852, died 1869. The Doctor has been one of the leading physicians in this township for many years, and has been successful as a physician and a business man, and been a friend to the poor and universally esteemed by all with whom he has been associated in a professional or social way; Democratic in sentiment, yet not radical in his views; rather, a liberal and rational reasoner in matters of religion and politics. Since 1880 he has been confined to his house from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, aiTecting his right side; as to what the result will prove to be is not yet developed, yet it is the hope of his many friends that he may soon be restored. He was one of the charter members of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., 424, and has ever maintained and. practiced the tenets of the order, with friendship, love and truth.

BEN.JAMIN S. SCOTT, wagon manufacturer; Zanesfield; born Jan. 14, 1821, in Belmont Co., O.; the youngest of a family of ten children born to Joshua and Elizabeth (Stanton) Scott. Joshua Scott was- a son of Adam and Hannah (Mace) Scott; he was born near Wilmington, N. C, in 1769, and his father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Elizabeth Stanton was the eldest daughter of Benjamin and Abigail (Macy) Stanton, and was born in Carteret Co., N. C, Dec. 34, 1775. Abigail Macy was a native of Nantucket Island, and was a descendant of Thomas Macy, who came from England to America in 1640, and, on account of religious intolerance in Massachusetts, removed with his family, in open boat, to Nantucket Island, an event celebrated in later years with considerable poetic coloring in one of Whittier's poems. Joshua and Elizabeth Scott, the parents of our subject, were married in their native State in 1794, and came North in 1803, stopping for a time at Red Stone, on the Monongahela; thence to Jefferson Co., 0.; after a short residence, came to Belmont Co. ,0., where

Ben. S. was born; here they cleared up a piece of land purchased from the Government. In April, 1830, they sold out and came to Logan Co., O.; purchased 100 acres of land west of Zanesfield, known as the "Gcose Creek " farm ; here his mother died in 1 835, being a woman of great moral and religious worth. He was married the second time, and died in 1838. Benjamin S. was then in his 18th year; lived with' his uncle, Benjamin Michener, until 1840, who resided near Zanesfield, and worked on a farm, attending school during the winter season; afterwards taught school; going to Urbana, learned the wagonmaker's trade; remained until 1845, when he came to Zanesfield, and set up on his own account, and has since been a constant resident of Zanesfield. May G, 1847, was united by marriage, to Eliza A. Harris, of Richland Co., O., in November, 18^2, second daughter of William and Gulie E. (Gregg) Harris; her father was an early settler in Richland Co., and was a soldier in Gen. Harrison's army. The Gre^gs came from the Shenandoah Valley, in Virginia, and were members of the Society of Friends. Six children have been born unto Mr. Scott and wife; two of them are married; Sallie is engaged in teaching; Caroline and Edwin are at home. Mrs. Scott, though raised a Friend, is, in common with her husband and three children, a member of the Baptist Church, and he is an active worker in the Sabbath school cause. Politically Mr. Scott was originally a Whig, but, since the dissolution of that party, has been an unswerving Republican; was a private in the 132(1 Regt., 0. N. G., during the campaign of 1864, and has been several times elected as Justice of the Peace, and is one of the staunch and reliable citizens of this community.

WILLIAM SCOTT, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine. Among the "old timers " and staunch representatives of this county, is William Scott, who was born in Monroe Tp., June 18, 1814; his father. Samuel, was born October 17, 1778, in County Wexford, Ireland; his wife, who was the mother of William, was born February 28, 1786, in Sussex Co., State of Delaware; Samuel Scott, was but five years of age when he emigrated to America; his parents located in Pennsylvania; in 1800 he (Samuel) came to Ohio, and to Logan Co., locating in Monroe Tp. about the year 1811, and for a time was out in the '13 war. Farming was his occupation; though beginning poor, he became wealthy, being a very successful business man; he went to Chillicothe to pay his first tax; of the family raised to maturity, were Margaret; Jane; Archibald, who was killed, when crossing the plains, going to California; William; John; Nancy; Eliza A.; Martha and Mary. Samuel Scott died Feb. 18, 1859; during his life was a very efficient worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he was prominently identified as class-leader and steward, and gave of his means liberally for the support and maintenance of the gospel, and the erection of churches. William Scott remained at home until 1835, and in October he was married to Emily Gillilan, born in April, 1818, in Mason Co., Virginia; her mother's name was Edwardson; soon after Mr. Scott's marriage he purchased the homestead which he yet owns; in 1874 came to Jefferson Tp.; having the misfortune to lose his wife, he has since married Phebe Ellis, born in December, 1829, in Canada; eight children were the fruit of the first marriage, and eleven by the last, of whom but nine are living, viz: Archibald; Ellis; Charles; Laura B.; IdaB.; Sherman; Georgian a; Frank H. and Eflfie F. Mr. Scott's early school advantages were very limited; attended but three terms in all. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; for about twenty years was engaged in stock-shipping; he has been vorj^ successful in his business career, having several hundred acres of land, and is now living in quiet and retirement at his beautiful home, about one mile and a half east of Bellefontaine, and is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which his father so long adorned with his Christian life and exemplary conduct.

JACOB SLONECKER, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; born in Berks Co., Penn., May 13, 1816; was the second child of a family of seven children born to .lacob and Elizabeth (Savage) Slonecker. Jacob's father was a weaver by trade, but made farming his principal vocation, to which business he raised his children. Jacob, whose name heads these lines, remained with his father until reaching his major years, when he earned the basinesjl of house carpenter. In the fall of 1853, he emigrated to Ohio, and for two years lived in Stratford, Delaware Co., where he plied his chosen occupation. In the fall of 1855 he came to Logan Co., which presented sufficient attractions to induce him to pitch his place of residence, and since his coming has been a resident of Jefferson Tp., located about one mile east of Jerusalem, where he has a snug and well-kept farm of about 40 acres. During the past four years he has run his farm to stock, and has given his time principally to his trade of cabinet-making. Feb. 1838, he was joined in wedlock to Julia Gotshall, who was born Oct. 27, 1816, in Schuylkill Co., Penn., daughter of Henry and Rosana(Unangst) Gotshall - eleven children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Sloiiecker, nine of whom are living- - Hettie Ann, now Mrs. J. Merkel, of Delaware Co.; Sarah, now Mrs. J. Levan, of Perry Tp.; David and Henry, in Bokes Creek; Elizabeth, Thomas, William, Franklin in Lyon Co., Kansas; Julia at home. Mrs Slonecker has been a member of the Lutheran Church for forty years. He sent two boys to the late war, David and Henry; David was in the 96th O. V. I., and Henry in the 128th. Mr. Slonecker is Democratic, and was elected Justice of the Peace, in the spring of 1880.

JACOB M. SMALL, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine ; was born near Martinsburg, in Borkeley Co., Va., Jan. 1, 1833; there were seven children in the family, he being the fourth - five of the number living; his parents were John and Elizabeth (Kilmer) Small; both were natives of the Middle States. Jacob came West in 1860, and was married, September 11, of that year, to Rachel H. Couchman, who was born in Champaign Co., O., March 17, 1839; is a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Grove) Couchman; he was from Virginia; she from Clarke Co., this State. After Jacob was married, he returned to Virginia, and located on a portion of his father's estate. The war was in progress, and .lacob, with others, was conscripted and forced into the Confederate service, but being a peaceably disposed person, not wishing to shoot or be shot at, he obtained a furlough for a limited time, but to this day he has never reported to his command. Coming West, his wife soon followed him, the Confederates having taken everything he had. Upon his return to this county, staid with his father-in-law one year, afterwards purchased a farm in Richland Tp., near the Reservoir, living there one year; disposing of his farm, he came, in 1865, to his present residence, where he has 107 acres of land, in the southwestern part of the township. He has a family of four children, which are - Henry H., Jacob M., John W. and Ann R. B. He is a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and his wife of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of Jefferson Grange, No. 292, and a member of the Republican party.

REV. LUTHER SMITH, son of Rev. Ely and Amy (Emerson) Smith, was born at"Hollis, N. H., Aug. 11, 1800. After attending grammar school at New Ipswich, Londonderry, and other places, he entered college at Brown University, from which he graduated in the class of 1824; studying law at Hollis, he removed to Kentucky in 1827, locating at Paris; he bought property about a mile from the village, and erected a suitable building and opened an Academy for the education of young men. He conducted this for a number of years with eminent success, as far as education was concerneS, but financially it was not profitable. In October, 1834, he was united in marriage with Miss Lucretia Caldwell. They were the parents of two sons, James Emerson Smith and William C. Smith. Mrs. Smith inherited from her father a valuable tract of unimproved land in Jefferson Tp., on which they purposed settling and making a future home; but before this happy consummation she fell a victim to disease, and died near Louisville, Ky. Mr. "Smith was married a second time in December, 1845, to Miss Effie Moody, of Cliffton, Green Co., O., after whicli he removed to the farm in Logan Co., on which a house had been built and some land cleared. Here he remained until .lanuary, 1850, when he consented to take charge of the West Liberty Union School, then being organized. Remaining there until April, 1851, he again spent the summer on the farm, but went to Northwood, teaching in the college during the winter. In the spring of 1852, he returned to the farm, where he remained until April, 1855, when he again engaged in teaching at West Liberty. During his residence there, as one of the Trustees of the Presbyterian College, then determined on by the church, but not yet located, he took a very active part in trying to secure the establishment of the institution at that place. In 1858 he removed to Zanesfield, and in 1859 to the farm, where he remained until 1870, vyhen his sons took charge of the farm and he removed to Zanesfield, vs^here he has since resided. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church in Kentucky and commenced a course of theological study, at which time he was licensed to preach, but became dissatisfied and abandoned the profession. He, however, took an active part in the affairs of the Church and, as noted in another connection, was a ruling elder and afterwards an ordained minister in the Zanesfield Presbyterian Church. He has been a man of active temperament, and besides being prominently connected at one time with the Ohio State Agricultural Society, was one of the leaders in the Bellefontaine & Delaware railroad enterprise. He has twice narrowly escaped death, once from being thrown from a runaway horse, and once from being thro vvn from a wagon while the team was running away. In politics he is Democratic, having once been honored with a nomination for representative in Congress. DAVID SPRINGATE, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Kent, England, Dec. 28th, 1812, eighteen miles from Canterbury; his parents were John and Sarah (Vane) Spriiigate-; there were but two children born them, David'being the eldest. He was raised to farming, but his father was poor and had no worldly goods to bestow upon his son, who, in order to better his condition, resolved to emigrate to America, and in the fall of 1833 he bade good-bye to the home of his nativity and embarked for the United States. Reaching Philadelphia, he had one sovereign and a shilling in his pocket. He soon got employment, hiring to Thomas Smith, Esq., for $'J per month, and subsequently for one year, receiving $110. He continued in that locality until about the year 1845, when he came West, and located in Stokes Tp., purchasing forty acres of land, paying $3 per acre therefor, and later he added to his first purchase, until he owned 320 acres. After a residence of nineteen years, he disposed of his interests there, and moved to his present place of abode, situated a short distance east of the town of Zanesfield, on the Martin Harmon farm, consisting of 153 acres. His wife's name was Mrs. Mary E. Fenton; maiden name was Hogg; daughter of James and Elizabeth (Fenton) Hogg. James Hogg was bom in Ireland; his wife in this State; both of them died when Mrs. Springate was a babe, and she was raised by her aunt. She was married to Mr. William Fenton Aug. 20, 1840; he died in 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Springate have no children. He is not a member of any orthodox church, yet is not unfavorably disposed to religion, and is liberally disposed to all creeds and doctrines. Politically he is a Republican.

SILAS P. STRONG, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield; born May 10, 1836, in Hardin Co., in the town of Kenton. His father was Eri Strong, and a native of Oneida Co., New York, and came West about the year 1832, and was a teacher by profession, and was quite prominently known as a successful educator Eri Strong married Elizabeth Baldwin (the mother of Silas), who was born in Champaign Co., in 1807. They came to Logan Co., in the. year 1844, locating in Jefferson Tp. He died in 1847; his wife died in Iowa, Jan. 5, 1871. At the age of 17 Silas began teaching, which he continued for several years; his labors extended to Hardin, Champaign and Logan counties. Sept. 1, 1856, he was married to Catharine Blakely, born in Knox Co., Feb. 8, 1838, and is a daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Wallace) Blakely. The Wallaces are from the Emerald Isle. In 1874, Silas located in Champaign Co., and engaged in farming. Came to this county in 1880, purchasing the Robert Watkins farm, consisting of 125 acres, and is now settled for life, having made many changes and removes; has lived in Iowa and Indiana, as well as several counties in this State. Since 1872, he has officiated in a local way, as minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and though never assigned to any circuit or particular charge, has endeavored to work in an acceptable way in his " Master's Vineyard," whenever and where duty prompted. He has three daughters - Elizabeth M., born 1864, in Iowa; Martha, in Indiana, 1869, and Anna M., .1876, in Champaign Co., Ohio.

occupies, Jan. 30, 1842, being the youngest of a family of six children, who were born unto Benjamin S. and Martha (Outland) Taylor. She v/as a native of North Carolina and he of Ohio. John Taylor, the grandfather of Aaron, came to this county with his family and purchased some land, now the property of Aaron and his brother Amos. Benjamin Taylor died Nov. 35, 1863, aged 55 years, 8 months and 3 days; his wife, Martha, .Ian. 37, 1866, aged 60 years, 4 months and 38 days. When the Taylor family came from North Carolina they settled first in Jefferson Co., and next came to Logan Co. Aaron was 31 years of age when his father died. In September, 1868, he was married to Sarah A. Hatcher, who was born in Perry Tp., Jan. 1, 1849, and is a daughter of Samuel and Mary A. (Rhodes) Hatcher. Since their marriage they have remained on the homestead. Two children have been born to them - Bennie, Sept. 13, 1871; Anna, May 15, 187s. He and wife are members of the Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Taylor has a fair library, and is among the intelligent and progressive portion of the community. Aaron's mother was the eldest child of a family of sixteen children, who were born to Josiah and Keziah Outland, all of whom, as history records, lived to be grown, married and doing for themselves.

THOMAS P. THARP, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born on Tharp's Run, in Jefferson Tp., June 13, 1840; son of Hail and Susan (Bishop) Tharp; Hail Tharp was born Feb. 14, 1808, in South Carolina, and came to this State with his parents when he was an infant; she was born near Milford Center, July 38, 1816, and was a daughter of William and Mary (Epley) Bishop; the former was born in Virginia Jan. 1, 1791, the latter March 14, 1794; he died in November, 1824, she July 3, 1878. After the marriage of Hail Tharp and wife, they located on Tharp's Run, where he departed this life March 6, 1843, and was a member of the Baptist Church, and an advocate of the Whig party. Mrs. Tharp now resides with her son Thomas, and has been a member of the Baptist Church for forty years. After the death of his fatlier, the farm was rented until he and his brother were old enough to take charge. Jan. 33, 1863, he was married to Clara Courter, born May 26, 1840; a daughter of George and Christina Courter, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and came West in 1836. May 38, 1878, death, the "Grim Monster," invaded the happy home of Thomas Tharp, and bore off on his icy bosom the companion of his choice and mother of two children; her mortal remains now rest in the charnel house, where a suitable monumental slab marks her last resting place; two children, Samuel B., born Feb. 33, 1864, and Evelyn M., now gladden his household; has resided on the present farm (90 acres) since the spring of 1865.

ELLIS WICKERSHAM; New Jerusalem; was born in Columbiana Co., this State, Feb. 11, 1838; is the sixth child of Joseph and Margaret Wickersham. Ellis learned the wagon-makers trade, which vocation he followed for twenty years of his life. He drifted West to this county about the year 1850, and located at Jerusalem, where he engaged at his trade. July 36, 1863, he was married to Rhoda F. Ely, born Oct. 34, 1844, in this township. She is a daughter of Amos J. and Margaret (Harriman) Ely. The Harrimaris are from Washington Co., Pa. Three children have been born to Mr. Wickersham - Lucretia Delfov, born April 38, 1863; Dora, May 6, 1865, died April 30, 1867; Ora, born April 16, 1867. For several years after his arrival here he lived in the town of Jerusalem; has now a small farm about one-fourth mile north of the town, also a farm east of the town, and is engaged in farming and stock trading. Politically, he is a Republican; and religiously, he was born into the Quaker Sooietv.