Licking Township (part 21 of 42)

Captain Scott has long been a stalwart advocate of progressive public measures. Feeling that the question of slavery was the dominant issue before the people, he joined the ranks of the freesoil party. Later he was present at the organization of the republican party in Ohio, which had its birth at Columbus. At this meeting John Sherman presided, and Salmon P. Chase was nominated for governor. For one term he served as justice of the peace in St. Albans township and was a candidate on the republican ticket for representative to the legislature and sheriff. Later espousing the cause of the prohibition party, for he believed that the temperance question was paramount to all others, he now gives to it his loyal support. He was three times its candidate for representative and was also candidate for lieutenant governor. He announces his position as follows: "In sentiment, a Congregationalist, a lifelong enemy of American slavery, the liquor traffic and the lodge/' His position never has been an equivocal one. He has always stood fearlessly for what he believes to be right, and neither fear nor favor could swerve him from the course which his judgment and conscience sanction. He is as loyal in his citizenship as when he followed the old flag on southern battlefields, and all respect him for his unfaltering fidelity.

Seldom does death cause such uniform sorrow throughout a community as did that of Dr. Edwin Sinnett, who through the years of his long residence in Granville, his native city, had endeared himself to the hearts of all by reason of his well developed manhood, his honorable purposes, his kindly sympathy and his public-spirited citizenship. He was born in Granville, August 17, 1827, and died at his home on Mount Parnassus, February 15, 1902, being at that time the oldest native resident of the village. His parents were Allen and Nancy (Blanchard) Sinnett, both of whom were natives of Maine, coming to Ohio from the island of Grand Monan, Maine. The grandfather, James Sinnett, reached Licking county in 1805, with one of the first companies who settled here, and purchased a large tract of land, being closely identified with agricultural interests as the years passed. The family of Allen and Nancy Sinnett numbered seven sons and one daughter, but only one is now living, Charles, who is merchant and postmaster at Harper, Oklahoma.

In the Granville public schools and academy Dr. Sinnett pursued his education and was also for a time a medical student in Cleveland, Ohio, while subsequently he won his M. D. degree in Cincinnati, being graduated from the Ohio Medical College with the class of 1850. At the outbreak of the Civil war his patriotism constrained him to interrupt a growing practice and enlist in the Union army. Five other brothers also offered their services and the military record which they made was a most creditable one. Dr. Sinnett was assigned to the Seventeenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry as assistant surgeon and subsequently was transferred to the Ninety-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and promoted to the rank of surgeon major. For two years he remained at the front and during a portion of that time was in charge of general hospital No. 21, at Nashville, Tennessee. His own health became so impaired, however, that he was compelled to leave the army. At the very urgent call for surgeons after the battle of Pittsburg Landing, Dr. Sinnett went to the relief of the Union soldiers with seventy-four other volunteer surgeons. He was especially skilled in the surgical line, and during his enlistment established an enviable reputation in that connection. The work which he did in behalf of the sick and wounded had gained for him the gratitude of many a soldier of both the North and South.

After his return Dr. Sinnett again took up the private practice of medicine in Granville and made steady progress in his profession, his ability carrying him into important relations. He always remained a close student of the science of medicine and his reading and research continually promoted his efficiency and augmented his skill. In connection with Dr. W. W. Bancroft he organized the Granville Water Cure, which they conducted successfully for a number of years, having as high as eighty patients at one time. He also extended his business activities to other fields and became secretary of the Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad Construction Company and secretary and treasurer of the Toledo Coal and Iron Company. He was also president of the Bank of Granville, and in all his business relations manifested a spirit of enterprise that made him a valued representative of commercial and financial as well as professional interests. His marked energy never allowed him to undertake what he did not accomplish and when one avenue of labor seemed closed he would seek out another path whereby he might reach the goal of his labors. Dr. Sinnett was the owner of five farms, comprising one thousand acres, which he successfully conducted in addition to his other interests.

Dr. Sinnett was always interested in everything that concerned Granville and her welfare. He thoroughly understood the needs of the quiet college town and gave his time willingly to its services. He wras a man of action rather than theory, doing quickly and effectively whatever wras needed to be done and performing each public and private service with a sense of conscientious obligation. Such was the confidence reposed in his ability and fidelity to the public good that he was called to fill every city office from that of marshal to mayor. He was also for twenty years president of the Granville Association of Veterans of the Civil War. He always gave his political allegiance to the democracy, for he believed its principles most conducive to good government. Higher political honors awaited him than had been accorded him in the town, for he was elected to represent his district in the senate of the sixty-seventh and sixty-eighth general assemblies. He proved a capable working member of the upper house, studying ciosely the questions which came up for settlement and voting as his judgment dictated in support of measures which he believed would prove of most benefit to the community at large. Dr. Sinnett, during his service as state senator, introduced and had passed the original bill providing for a state board of medical examiners and was also active in the interests of temperance measures. In other lines he was equally devoted to the public welfare. He ever advocated higher education and was a member and secretary of the board of trustees of the Granville Female College for more than a quarter of a century. He was also a trustee and secretary of the board of the Presbyterian church, in which he long held membership, and for over a half century was a valued and honored member of the Ohio and County Medical Societies.

On the loth of May, 1855, Dr. Sinnett was married to Miss Sarah A. Wright, who was born in Granville, November 1, 1834, a daughter of Edwrin Cooley and Orlena (Hillver) Wright, of whom mention is made in connection writh the sketch of Theodore Wright. Unto Dr. and Mrs. Sinnett were born four children: Frank, who died at the age of two years; Alice Hall, who died at the age of seven years; Clara Amanda, who is the wife of Charles B. White, making their home with her mother; and Edwin, who died when four years of age. In 1890 Dr. Sinnett erected a beautiful stone house on Mount Parnassus, the most attractive residence district of the city, where his widow now resides. He took great pride in his home and oversaw the building of it in detail. The dwelling and its site constitute it one of the finest residences in Licking county, commanding a magnificent view of the surrounding country. Such in brief is the history of Dr. Edwin Sinnett, whose memory remains as a blessed benediction to all who knew him. Realizing that he would not pass this wTay again, he made the most of life's opportunities, neglecting no chance for individual improvement or to do good to a fellowman. This devotion to his fellowmen as manifest in his professional, political and private service seemed to constitute the centrality of his life. He handled every question vitally and conclusively and his labors were a recognized element in the world's progress in the community in which he lived.

Joseph Hamlin Conard

Joseph Hamlin Conard, a well known and representative farmer of Licking county, who has devoted his entire life to the tilling of the soil, was born in Burlington township, this county, March 14, 1850, a son of Nathan and Catherine (Montgomery) Conard. Ilis paternal grandfather, Nathan Conard, came to Ohio from Loudoun county, Virginia, in 1805, and settled in Licking county, where, in 1807, he purchased a farm of two hundred acres from James Stansbury, thus founding the old Conard homestead, where the remaining years of his life were spent. Year by year he added to his original holdings until he became one of the most prosperous agriculturists and influential citizens of the community, at the time of his demise leaving to each of his nine children a farm of one hundred and twenty-five acres or more. He was very prominent among his fellow citizens and served for many years as justice of the peace. He took a very active interest in church work, being a member of the Methodist church. A loyal and public-spirited citizen, he was at all times an earnest advocate of civic improvement and lent his aid to many measures destined for the general good. He was in his seventysixth year wThen called to his home beyond. Ilis wife bore the maiden name of Miss Butcher, and survived him several years, her death occurring when she had attained the venerable age of ninety-six years. Nathan Conard, Jr., the father of our subject, was born on the old homestead about 1815, where he spent the years of his boyhood and youth. Reaching manhood, he located in Burlington township, where his remaining days were spent in farming. His death occurred when he was seventy years of age. He was a republican in politics, and for several years served as an officer in the Methodist church. His wife, Catherine (Montgomery) Conard, was born in Perry township, Licking county, March 28, 1817, a daughter of Henry Montgomery, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume.

Joseph Hamlin Conard, reared under the parental roof, acquired his education in the common schools of Licking county and at the age of twenty-two years went to live with an uncle and aunt, Joe and Betsy Conard, who had never married. Here for about twenty-four years he cared for them and looked after their agricultural interests, and at their death came into possession of their farm, which had been the birthplace of his father and which he continues to make his home. This farm comprises one hundred and fifty acres, and he bought another farm of two hundred and eight acres in this township. This property is yielding him excellent returns, and he is justly accounted one of the substantial agriculturists of this county.

On October 4, 1878, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Conard to Miss Eliza J. Parks, a daughter of James Parks, of Burlington township, who sacrificed his life in the Civil war. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Conard have been born five children : Etta G., the wife of Frank Melick, residing in Burlington township; John A., who is operating one of his father's farms; Mary M., Wesley Ray and George C., all at home. Following the example of his father and grandfather before him, Mr. Conard is a stalwart supporter of the republican party and is a member of the Methodist church, of which he is an elder and trustee. His years of residence in this community have brought to him a host of warm friends and he is highly esteemed by all who know him and especially so by those who know him best.

Miles Joseph

Miles Joseph, who for many years followed railroad contracting and local bridge building, has always resided in Union township, this county, where he was born January 14, 1835. His ancestors were among the early settlers of this part of the state. His paternal grandfather, Jacob Joseph, a native of Virginia, settled in Fairfield county almost a century ago and cleared twro farms there and one in Lima township, finally removing to the latter, which contained about one hundred and sixty acres, whereon he farmed until his death. He reared twelve children, all of whom are deceased. Among them was Samuel Joseph, whose birth occurred in Fairfield county about 1804. He followed farming all his life,_ at the same time taking an interest in public affairs, during his active career having performed tha duties of township trustee, officiated as justice of the peace and also as county coroner, death terminating his busy and useful life in 1839, when he was in his thirty-seventh year. His wrife, Margaret Horn, who was born in Union township and who entered into rest in 1857, when forty-seven years of age, was a daughter of Henry and Hannah Horn, natives of Virginia, who settled on two hundred acres of land for which they paid the government a dollar and a quarter an acre. Mrs. Hannah Horn passed away in her ninety-fourth year, having been a widow for five years over half a century. She had four children, one of whom was born before coming here, namely: Polly, Nellie, Betsey and Margaret. To Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Joseph were born seven children, namely: Henry, deceased, who served in the Mexican war under Captain Duncan, with General Scott in command; Jacob, deceased, who was a prominent merchant ; William, deceased, who followed agriculture in Illinois ; Miles ; Angel ine Young, deceased ; Shannon, a railroad conductor residing in Columbus, Ohio; and Elizabeth Ann Whitehurst, who lives in Lancaster, this state.

Miles Joseph was reared on the home farm, in his boyhood days acquiring his education in the neighboring schools, and when twelve years of age went to work for a railroad contractor for whom lie drove a horse and cart, it being his duty every Saturday afternoon to drive to Newark for a barrel of whiskey, then costing twelve and one-half cents per gallon, and every morning each workman received a tumblerful, and if they desired any more they were compelled to pay three cents for each glass. While in the employ of this contractor Mr. Joseph worked for twenty cents a day and boarded himself, but he stuck to his tasks until he became familiar with the business and later took up contract work for himself. He has done much private and public work, principally building bridges for the township and the county. His industry and enterprise enabled him to acquire a practical knowledge of the business which he has followed. He had little advantages for obtaining an education in the schools, but being of a studious turn of mind he pursued his studies at home and aside from having devoted one winter to teaching in the neighborhood schools he educated all his own children at home, and as well many of his neighbors* children, at night. Although during his younger days he was thrown amid many temptations, it is deserving of mention that lie never fell into the habit of drinking intoxicants, and by moderation in all things he has all his years been able to maintain such a degree of health and vigor that he has never been attended by a physician. His early industry and practical economy have brought him prosperity and aside from having plenty of ready means he also owns an elegant residence surrounded by twelve acres of land, his property being located on the Lancaster and Nashville road.

On December 25, 1 8o(J, Mr. Joseph wedded Octavia Frances Dennis, a native of Jacksontown, Licking township, where her birth occurred March 20, 1837. She is a daughter of James and Fannie (Kendall) Dennis, natives of Fauquier county, Virginia, where they were united in marriage, settling in Licking township in 183.5. The mother, whose birth occurred in 1800, departed this life in her fortysecond year, while the father lived to be seventy-eight years of age. They reared a family of eight children, namely: Joel M., deceased, who was an attorney at law in Newark, Ohio; Park, deceased, who served throughout the Civil war; Wilson, a resident of Union county; Julia Boznian, deceased; Amanda Ruffner, who resides in this township; Octavia Frances; Ehoda, who resides in Johnstown, this county; and Phidelia Frush, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph have the following sons and daughters : Royal M., a railroad man who resides in Columbus, Ohio, and who trust claim agent of the Lehigh Valley Railroad; George, who is an electrical engineer residing in Alabama ; Lewis, a resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, who served in the Spanish- American war from Missouri; Herbert, train dispatcher of the Panhandle Railroad at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania : Jesse, a railroad freight claim agent residing in New York city; Emma, wife of John Bateman, of Prentice, Illinois; and Rosa, who was the wife of C. J. Brown, and died in Alabama when she was forty-two years of age. Miles Joseph has always resided in this township, where he is well known for his enterprising spirit, and always having maintained his integrity in all transactions he is held in high respect throughout the community and is numbered among the township's worthy and representative citizens.

Iion. Herbert Atherton

Hon. Herbert Atherton, mayor of Newark, is leaving the impress of his individuality upon democratic activity in Licking county. With firm belief in the principles of the party, he has labored earnestly for their adoption and his elForts have been effective factors in democratic success. He has also filled various offices and, as mayor of the city, is giving a business-like administration in which he has introduced many needed improvements and reforms.

One of Licking county's native sons, Mr. Atherton, was born August 9, 1846, upon the home farm in Madison township, his parents being Augustus W. and Cynthia M. (Taft) Atherton. The father was a native of Newark township, this county, born February 22, 18*34, while the mother was born in Knox county, Ohio, August 26, 1825. At the pioneer epoch of the history of this part of the state the family was founded here bv the grandfather, John Atherton, who came from Pennsylvania and settled in Licking county when the land was largely uncultivated, the forests uncut and the streams unbridged. He took up the task of farming amidst pioneer environments and assisted largely in the early development of the county. He resided here continuously as one of the respected and early settlers until his death, which occurred when he was eightv-two years of age. One of his sons, Gibson Atherton, became a very prominent and influential resident of the county. He served as prosecuting attorney and gained distinction as a noted criminal lawyer. Called to public office, he has represented his district in congress for four years and was appointed judge of the supreme court to fill a vacancy, serving on the bench for about a year. lie was also one of the first mayors of Newark after the incorporation of the city, being elected in 1860. He served for four years as chief executive here and was afterward for several terms a member of the city council. He was well fitted for leadership, for in addition to his thorough mastery of the questions and issues of the day, he is greatly interested in matters pertaining to the general good of the community and possesses much of that quality which, for want of a better term, has been called personal magnetism. He thus gained a large following and his official record shows that the confidence reposed in him is well placed. His brother, Augustus W. Atherton, the father of Newark's present mayor, was a farmer by occupation and devoted his entire life to tilling the soil. He was, however, a man of genuine worth, respected by all who knew him. He died on the old homestead in 1889.

No event of especial importance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for Herbert Atherton in his boyhood and youth. He assisted in the work of the fields through the summer months and in the winter seasons attended the public schools. After putting aside his text-books he followed farming until 1885, when he removed to the city of Newark, where he engaged in the real estate and coal business. In 1890 he was elected real estate appraiser for the city of Newark and the same year was chosen county commissioner by popular suffrage, filling the latter position for six years. In 1898 he was elected mayor of Newark, and that the public endorsed his administration is indicated in the fact that he was reelected in 1900, serving for four years. He then became connected with the city police department as station house keeper of the city prison, resigning that position on the 1st of September, 1907, to again become the democratic nominee for mayor. In the month of November he was elected, having a majority of ten hundred and sixteen, the largest majority ever given to any candidate for the office in Newark, a fact which is highly complimentary, indicating his personal popularity, the confidence reposed in him by his fellow citizens and their recognition of his good service while formerly an incumbent in that office. He has studied closely the needs of the city, the possibilities for progressive development and the demands of the city in the municipal business. While he is careful to avoid expenditure of public funds, he nevertheless advocates substantial progress and his influence is always given to the side of advancement.

On the 6th of April, 1902, Mr. Atherton was united in marriage to Miss Mary Keenan of Newark. Mr. Atherton has two sons by a former marriage, William and Augustus. The first named is secretary to the general manager of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton railroad and the Pere Marquette railroad. Mr. Atherton is a member of the fraternal order of Eagles, the Modern Woodmen and the German Benevolent Society. He has made an excellent official ana in the unremunerated offices of private friendship he has been loyal and faithful. In turn his friends believe in him and feel that their faith has never been misplaced. Sincerity, loyalty, trustworthiness - these are qualities that stand as salient elements in the character of Herbert Atherton.

Hon. B. G. Smythe

Hon. B. G. Smythe is the dean of the Licking county bar, having continuously engaged in practice in Newark for forty-three years. What he has accomplished represents the fit utilization of the innate talents which are his, and he is today honored not more for his professional accomplishments and successes than for those virtues and graces of character which have ever numbered him among the valued citizens and made his friendship and companionship prized wherever intelligence is regarded as a necessary attribute to agreeableness.

A native of Newark, Mr. Smythe was born on the 21st day of August, 1843, his parents being George B. and Sarah C. (Caffee) Smythe, the latter a daughter of Amos H. Caffee, one of the pioneer residents of this city. The father was a native of Saratoga county, New York, and about 18,30 arrived in Newark, Ohio, where he resided for a short time. He then went to Washington, District of

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Columbia, where he read law under the direction of Walter Jones, one of the most distinguished lawyers of this country. While in that city Mr. Smythe became principal of an academy for boys on Capitol hill, and was engaged as reporter for several newspapers. Two years were passed in Washington, after which, having been graduated at Union College, New York, he returned to Ohio, again locating in Newark in 1834, having in the meantime been admitted to the bar at Portsmouth, Ohio. He remained in the active practice of law in this city until he reached the venerable age of eighty-seven years and no resident of the community enjoyed in larger measure, or more fully deserved, the respect and esteem so uniformly accorded him. He had no political ambitions, although his fellow townsmen elected him to serve as their representative in the state legislature for one term. He preferred to give his attention to his private business interests and was accorded a liberal clientage that connected him with the most important litigation tried in the courts of his district. As he prospered he made judicious investments in real estate from time to time and became the owner of considerable valuable property. His death occurred in the year 1898, at the age of ninety-two years. Thus passed away one whose life work was very beneficial to the community, for he was ever constant in honor, faultless in conduct, and stainless in reputation. His wife was born in Newark, of which city her father, Amos Caffee, was mayor in 1847. He also laid out the cemetery of Newark, was clerk of the county court, and a member of the city council. In fact, he took a very prominent and influential part in public affairs, and his influence was ever on the side of upbuilding and orderly progression.

B. G. Smythe completed his literary education in Union College at Schenectady, New York, under the direction of Dr. Eliphalet Nott, the grandfather of the late Bishop Potter. Following his graduation in 1864 he immediately returned home and took up the study of law under the direction of his father, being admitted to the bar at Wooster, Ohio, in 1866. He began practice in Newark, where he has since remained. For one term he was justice of the peace, but has never sought nor desired office other than in the line of his profession, preferring to concentrate his attention upon the duties of a large private practice. He has conducted important litigation in the federal and state courts, with gratifying success, winning well earned fame and distinction. He has much natural ability, but is, withal, a hard student and is never contented until he has mastered every detail of his cases. He believes in the maxim, "There is no excellence without labor," and follows it closely. He is never surprised by some unexpected discovery by the opposing lawyer, for in his mind he weighs every point and fortifies himself as well for defense as for attack. Few lawyers win a larger percentage of cases before either judge or jury than does Mr. Smythe, who convinces by his concise statement of law and facts rather than by word painting. Whatever he does is for the best interest of his clients and for the honor of his profession, and he is numbered among the most prominent members of the Licking County Bar Association.

In 1865 Mr. Smythe was married to Miss Sarah Atcherley, of White Church, England, and they have one son and one daughter: Philip B., who is his father's law partner, and Lora; the wife of Dr. J. L. Hervey, of Martin's Ferry, Ohio. The social side of Mr. Smythe's nature finds expression in his membership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and in the entertainment of his many friends at his own home. His entire life lias been passed in Newark, so that his history is largely familiar to its citizens, and he has always displayed commendable qualities, being progressive in his citizenship, faithful in his friendships, and loyal to every trust reposed in him.

John W. Speelman

John W. Speelman is now living retired in Burlington, but for some time was identified with commercial interests and previously with agricultural life. He is, moreover, a veteran of the Civil war, who in the darkest hour of the country's history, stood loyally in defense of the rights of the federal government. His birth occurred in Knox county, Ohio, March 9, 1840. His father, William Speelman, was born in Maryland and was a son of John Speelman, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, who removed to Pennsylvania when his son William was but four years of age. It was in the Keystone state that the boy was reared and after attaining his majority was there married to Miss Letitia Long. Soon afterward he came to Ohio, locating in Licking county, and three years later he removed to Knox county, purchasing eighty acres of timber land, for which he paid two dollars and a quarter per acre. He was forty years in making the payments upon this place and died on the farm at the age of seventy-seven years, his birth having occurred in 180G.

John W. Speelman received a literal common-school education. His youth was largely a period of earnest toil, for he assisted his father in the cultivation of the fields on the old home place. On the 11th of December, 1863, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Jagger, a daughter of Silas Jagger of Licking county. They took up their abode on a farm in Knox county, where they lived for three years, Mr. Speelman renting the land. He then returned to Licking county, where he again rented a farm for four or five years, during which time he carefully saved his earnings and as the result of his diligence and economy was enabled to purchase ninety acres near the old homestead in Knox county. In 1895 he removed to Homer, where he has since resided. The only interruption that has come to his active business career was at the time of the Civil war, when in May, 1864, he enlisted as a member of Company B, One Hundred and Forty-second regiment of Ohio volunteers for one hundred days' service. He had three brothers, who were also members of the army, Francis and David, who served in the same company and are now deceased; and Louis, who was a member of Company G, Twentieth Ohio Regiment, and is now living in Knox county. After his return from the war Mr. Speelman resumed farming and continued to till the soil until his removal to Homer, when he engaged with his son in the implement business. After several years he sold out in that line and established and conducted a grocery and dry goods store, but for the past four years has lived retired, enjoying a well earned rest.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Speelman were born five children, but only one is now living. Arthur, a representative business man of Homer. Mrs. Speelman has also passed to her reward, having died on the twenty-eighth of February, 1909. Mr. Speelman is a consistent and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as was also his wife, and he has been an exhorter therein for forty years. lie also belongs to the J. Dill Post, G. A. R., and maintains pleasant relations with his old army comrades. His life has been an active and useful one and his success is well merited, for in all of his dealings he has been straightforward, energetic and reliable.

Many accord to the practice of medicine the highest place among the business and professional interests to which man devotes his energies. The importance of the work is certainly most pronounced and .the physician, therefore, occupies a prominent place in the community if he is capable and loyal to a high standard of professional ethics. In this connection Dr. Latimer is well known and is now successfully practicing in Newark. Stark county, Ohio, numbers him as one of her native sons, his birth having there occurred July 10, 1853. His father, George Latimer, was also a native of that county, being the first white male child born within its borders. Having arrived at years of maturity he wedded Martha Warden, who was born on the farm where the birth of her son, Dr. Latimer, afterward occurred. The family on both sides comes from Pennsylvania, and in both the paternal and maternal lines, is of Scotch-lrish origin.

Dr. Latimer was only three months old when his parents removed to Richland county, Ohio, and there as a public school student he pursued his preliminary education which was supplemented by study in Wooster university. He thus obtained broad literary knowledge to serve as the foundation on which to rear the superstructure of his professional learning and, having determined to become a member of the medical fraternity, he entered the Cleveland Medical College, but later continued his studies in the Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which he was graduated. He also did post-graduate work at Rush Medical College of Chicago in 1882. In the meantime, however, he began practice at Perrysville, Ohio, in 1879, spending a year there, and in 1880 he came to Newark which at that time had a population of eighty-five hundred. He has witnessed the growth of the city until it now contains more than thirty thousand people and his own practice has developed proportionately as he has faithfully ministered to those in need of medical and surgical aid, his careful diagnosis of cases and his correct administration of remedial agencies proving forceful elements in his successful professional career.

In the year in which he located in Newark Dr. Latimer was married to Miss Frances Smith, a native of Richland county, and they now have two daughters: Lilian S., who was graduated from Washington Seminary of Pennsylvania in 1903; and Bertha, who was a member of the junior class in Wilson College, at Chaml>ersburg, Pennsylvania, is now a senior of Sliepardson College, Granville.

Dr. Latimer is a member of Acme Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Newark. His fellow citizens, recognizing his fidelity to public interests, have frequently urged him to become a candidate for office, but he has no ambition in that direction, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his professional duties and to enjoy the companionship of his family and friends when not occupied with his professional labors. He is a member of the Licking County and Ohio State Medical

Societies and the American Medical Association, being today the oldest member of the American Medical Association living in Newark. Anything which tends to bring to man the key to that complex mystery which we call life is of interest to him, and in all of his professional duties he manifests a sense of conscientious obligation that prompts him to put forth his best efforts for the welfare of his patients.

John H. Myer

Among those whose industry and enterprise have done much toward developing the agricultural interests of Union township is John H. Myer, a prosperous farmer and worthy citizen whose birth occurred on the farm to which he has always devoted his energies, on February 6, 1861. His paternal grandparents were Peter and Anna Myer, natives of Maryland, where the former departed this life. His widow came to Licking county in 1819, locating in Union township, where she spent her remaining days. Their family included eight children, among whom was Jacob H. Myer, who was born in Allegany county, Maryland, in the year 1800, and came to LTnion township with his mother. Here he was employed as a laborer by the month for several years until he secured sufficient means with which to purchase a farm, on which he produced general crops and dealt in stock until his death which occurred January 3, 1867. He was married twice, his first union being with Nancy Postie, by whom he had a son Peter. For his second wife he chose Miss Mary Oldaker and the only child of this marriage is John H. Myer of this review.

On the farm to which he now devotes his attention John H. Myer spent his boyhood days, during which time he assisted in the work of the fields and during the short winter seasons acquired his education in the neighboring schools, nothing unusual occurring to change the experiences common to the country boy. Here he grew up, from year to year making himself more proficient in farm work until he assumed the management of the home place which he now owns. It is known as the Walnut Hill farm and adjoins the Buckeye Lake park grounds on the Dog Lake road, two miles south of Hebron. His farm is one of the most highly improved of his part of the township and is provided with substantial buildings. Mr. Myer makes a specialty of raising garden produce and also conducts a dairy business, the adjacent summer resort affording him a convenient and lucrative market for his produce. The fact that his farm borders the park grounds makes it of exceptional value and he has recently laid off a portion of his property in lots which is known as the Cottage lot addition and is supplied wdth every appointment of a pleasant summer resort.

In 1887 Mr. Myer wedded Hattie E. Seymour, a native of Union township, born September 20, 1865, and a daughter of Bruce E. and Elizabeth (Lees) Seymour, natives of England. Her father is now deceased while her mother lives in Hebron. Mr. and Mrs. Myer are the parents of four children, namely: Ernest

0., Dillon S., Mary E., and Alice Harriett. Mr. Myer has always been faithful to the democratic party. Aside from taking an interest in national and state politics he is also concerned in local affairs. He has served as a member of the school board and is always willing to put forth such efforts as will tend toward promoting the public good. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church of Hebron, in the affairs of which he is a leading factor and for a number of years has been a member of the official board. His daily walk and conversation are in keeping with the tenets of the faith he professes and thus his conduct in all life's relations is measured by the higher standard of Christian morality. He is therefore a valued asset to the moral and spiritual life of the neighborhood and is known throughout the township as a substantial and honorable citizen.

James W. Fulton

James \V. Fulton, a substantial citizen and progressive agriculturist of Burlington township, was born near Homer, Licking county, Ohio, on the 8th day of February, 1853, his parents being William and Rachel (Carver) Fulton, natives of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and Mary Ann township, Licking county, respectively. The maternal grandfather of our subject, James Wiley Carver, was for several years associated with the Mary Ann furnace. William Fulton, whose birth occurred January 13, 1818, came to Licking county when a young man, locating west of Homer with his uncle, Robert Fulton, one of the founders of Denison University. For some years he traveled around the country, going to Iowa, Indiana and Pennsylvania in the order named, while later he returned to Licking county, making the journey on horseback. Soon afterward, about the year 1850, he was married and took up his abode in a log cabin on the farm of his uncle, Robert Fulton. Subsequently he purchased the old water mill just west of Homer and operated it for several years in association with Abraham Stamen. He then turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, with which he was connected until the time of his demise, which occurred October 2, 1896, while his wife had been called to her final rest on the 22d of May, 1889. He gave his political allegiance to the democracy and that his fellow townsmen recognized his worth and ability is indicated in the fact that he was chosen to serve in various township offices, including those of trustee, assessor and land appraiser.

James W. Fulton was reared under the parental roof and in the acquirement of an education attended the grammar and high schools of Homer. When nineteen years of age he began teaching and for four years devoted his time to that profession, imparting clearly and readily to others the knowledge that he had gained. On abandoning educational work he became connected with agricultural interests, taking charge of and conducting the home farm. On the 16th of May, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Clara Dunlap, of Burlington township, and soon afterward, his parents having removed to Homer, he was left in charge of the home place. The mother died soon after her removal to Homer and the father, after three or four years' residence with two of his daughters in that town, returned to the old homestead farm to take up his abode with his son, James W. Subsequent to his father's death James W. Fulton purchased the home place of one hundred and six acres and has since been engaged in its cultivation and improvement, the property being now a valuable and highly improved tract of land and bringing to him a substantial income annually.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Fulton have been born five children, three of whom still survive: Mary A., the wife of Frank Fishner, who resides with Mr. Fulton and is employed as engineer at the gas pumping station; Marjorie, who is attending the high school; and James William, a public school student in Homer.

Politically Mr. Fulton is a democrat and has served for two terms as township trustee and township assessor, while for six years he has been a member of the school board, of which he is now acting as president. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church and he is well and favorably known throughout the county in which his entire life has been passed. He has always been found reliable and trustworthy in all his business dealings, and to his honesty, industry and economy is due the success which he has achieved.

W. J. Pond

W. J. Pond, one of the leaders of the republican party in Licking county, identified through business relations with insurance and real estate interests in Granville, was here born on the 3d of July, 1848, his parents being Aaron and Electa (Biglow) Pond. The mother was a native of West Virginia, while the father was born in the state of New York. In his boyhood days he came to Ohio and worked on the Ohio canal, driving an ox team. He took an active interest in politics and was a stanch supporter of the old whig party. In the days of the militia he served as major. Unto him and his wife were born three children, Marietta and Mary, both deceased; and W. J. of this review. The mother died in 1849 and in 1851 the father married again and by that union there were two children : Nicholas, who is now at the Soldiers' Home in Ohio; and Elizabeth, who is the widow of H. A. Spelman and lives with her brother, W. J. Pond. The father, long well known as a worthy citizen of the community, died in 1890.

W. J. Pond was here reared and devoted his early years to acquiring an education. At the age of sixteen he began learning the cabinetmakers trade and he still has in his possession a stand which he made after working at the trade for only six months. He followed cabinet making for about a year and a half, after which he devoted a number of years to buying produce. Later he became a clerk in a hardware store and was identified with that business for twenty years, while at the present time he is engaged in the real estate and insurance business. In this field of labor he has secured a good clientage, has negotiated many important realty transfers and annually writes considerable insurance. He is also connected with the Building Savings & Loan Company of Granville and he and his wife own a half interest in two large store buildings, together with a fine residence in Granville.

In 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna E. Eager, who was born in Licking county in 1853 and is one of a family of four children, whose parents, John H. and Mary Eager, were Vermont people. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Pond have been bom two sons. Henry \V., a graduate of the Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois, is married and resides in Chicago. Robert E.. a graduate of Denison University, is now with the American Multigraph Company of Michigan.

Mr. and Mrs. Pond are well known in this locality, enjoying the warm regard of those with whom they have been brought in contact. They hold membership in the Presbyterian church and Mrs. Pond is vice president of the Ladies* Missionary society, and is also an active club woman. In his political views Mr. Pond is a stalwart republican and for twelve years has been town treasurer here. He has also served on the school board for eight years and on the water works board for twelve years, capably discharging his public duties that the interests of the community may be advanced. He is now serving as one of the school committeemen and takes an active and helpful interest in the work of his party. Fraternally he is also well known as a prominent Odd Fellow and has filled all of the chairs in the local lodge at Granville. Those who know him esteem him for his sterling worth, his genial manner, his friendly disposition, his business integrity and his progressive citizenship.

Mrs. Sarah J. (Jones) Price, the widow of Thomas D. Price, was born in Newton township, Licking county, Ohio, her parents being Morris and Jane (Glynn) Jones, both natives of Wales. The father, who emigrated to the United States at an early day, was engaged in agricultural pursuits throughout his active business career. On his first farm, which was situated in Newton township, Licking county, he built a log cabin, wherein seven of his children were born. His demise occurred in 1883, while his wife had been called to her final rest in March, 1851. Unto this worthy couple were born twelve children, namely: Edward, a resident of Alexandria, Ohio; Mrs. Price; Enoch, of Granville, Ohio; J. B., living in Newark, Ohio; Mary Ann, the wife of M. 0. Nash; Morris, a farmer of this county; Caroline, who also makes her home in Newark, Ohio; and five who are deceased.

In the year 1855 Sarah J. Jones gave her hand in marriage to Thomas D. Price, whose birth occurred in Newark township, Licking county, in 1826, his parents being Edward and Mary (Pittsford) Price, both of whom were natives of Wales and crossed the Atlantic to the United States at an early date. Thomas D. Price followed general farming as a life work and, in addition to the work of the fields, made a specialty of raising cattle and sheep and was also quite an extensive fruit grower. In his various undertakings he met with a gratifying and well merited measure of prosperity and was widely recognized as a substantial agriculturist and public-spirited citizen of his native county. Unto him and his wife were born eight sons, as follows: Ira M., a teacher in Chicago, Illinois;

Asa E., deceased; Silas E., a college professor at Kansas City; Mark E., who has also passed away; Enoch, a practicing attorney of Chicago, Illinois; Milo B., a high school professor at Owatonna, Minnesota; Orla J., pastor of the Baptist church at Lansing, Michigan; and Homer C., a teacher in the university at Columbus.

Mr. Price was called to his final rest in 1900 and thus passed away one of the county's worthy native sons, whose entire life, covering more than the psalmist's allotted span of three score years and ten, had been passed within its borders. His widow lives on the valuable and productive farm of two hundred acres in Newark township and, having always made her home in this county, is widely and favorably known as a representative of an old pioneer family. She is a devoted member of the Baptist church, while her many excellent qualities of heart and mind have won her the regard and esteem of all with whom she has been brought in contact.

Edward Jones

Edward Jones is the owner of an excellent farming property which he purchased in 1892. It comprises one hundred and twelve acres of valuable land only about a quarter of a mile west of Alexandria and is one of the best improved farm properties of the locality, constituting an attractive feature in the landscape. Here he is now supervising his farming interests, although he has reached the seventy-sixth milestone on the journey of life. He was born in Licking county, Ohio, April 22, 1833, and is therefore a representative of one of its oldest pioneer families. His parents were Maurice and Jane (Glynn) Jones, natives of Wales. The father was born in 1190 and when twenty-one years of age became a resident of Baltimore, Maryland. He spent some time in the east but when able to buy a farm made his way westward and located in Licking county, purchasing one hundred and twenty-one acres of timber land in Newton township, five miles north of Newark. He made three trips here across the mountains from Pennsylvania on horseback and later came with a wagon and took up his permanent abode. The remainder of his life was spent on the farm which he purchased here up to the time of his retirement from business cares, when he located in Newark, where his death occurred when he was eighty-two years of age. He had long survived his wife, who died in Newton township, in 1852, at the age of forty-three years. His life was ever in harmony with his professions as a member of the Baptist church and in the work of the church he took an active and helpful part, serving as one of the deacons. His family numbered eight children: Sarah Jane, now the widow of Thomas D. Price; Edward, of this review; J. B., a prominent attorney who died in Newark, December 16, 1907; Enoch, living in Granville; Elizabeth, the deceased wife of Rev. D. E. Owen, who was pastor of the Baptist church of Newark for fourteen years and erected the house of worship there; Maurice, living in McKean township; Mary Ann, the wife of M. 0. Nash, justice of the peace of Newark; and Caroline, living with her sister Mary.

On the old home farm Edward Jones was reared and the days of his boyhood and you tli were passed in the usual manner of farm lads of the period. Later he carried on the work of the home farm but in 1865 removed from Newton township to St. Albans township, where lie has now lived for forty-four years. He resided with his parents up to the time of his marriage in 1859, when he began farming on his own account in Newton township, operating a part of his father's farm on the shares. In connection with his brother Enoch he purchased over three hundred acres on the Appleton road on the township line of Liberty and St. Albans townships. At length the property was divided and upon his portion Edward

Mr. And Mrs. Edward Jones And Relatives

Jones resided for about seventeen years, cultivating a tract of one hundred and sixty acres, which lie brought under a high state of improvement. At length he sold that property and purchased Shaw farm a quarter of a mile west of Alexandria. In 1902 he disposed of that property and bought his present home, comprising one hundred and twelve acres on the Johnstown and Alexandria road, a quarter of a mile west of the latter town. Here he has a good brick residence, containing nine rooms, and in the rear stands substantial barns and outbuildings, furnishing ample shelter for grain and stock. He carries on general fanning with dairying as a special feature of his place and in his business interests is meeting with gratifying success through his capable control of the various departments of the work.

In 1859 Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe Ann Pittsford, who was born in Granville township, this county, in July, 1839, and died in 1863. Her parents were James and Marian Pittsford. There were three children by that marriage: Oscar J., who is a merchant of Urbana, Ohio; Jennie, who became the wife of Rev. P. W. Longfellow, a minister of the Baptist church, and died in North Dakota, in 1896; and Phoebe Ann, who became the wife of R. F. Tyler, and died in November, 1896. After losing his first wife Mr. Jones was again married in 1865 to Miss Susan Maria Booth, who was born in Lancaster, Ohio, July 21, 1814, a daughter of Henry M. and Ann (Jones) Booth. They were natives of New York, but were married in Ohio. Mrs. Booth was born May 18, 1818, and was a daughter of David R. and Juan (Thomas) Jones, who were natives of Wales, the former bom in 1787 and the latter in 1793. Mr. Jones crossed the Atlantic to New York in 1800, while his future wife arrived in 1801 and their marriage was celebrated in 1810. Both died in Licking county, Ohio. David R. Jones served as a soldier in the war of 1812, being on active duty in northern New York in the vicinity of Sackets Harbor. His eldest son, Thomas D. Jones, was a sculptor and modeled Lincoln's bust from life. He had modeled more busts of presidents up to that time than all other sculptors and he employed two Italian assistants. Mrs. Susan M. Jones has one brother, Henry J. Booth, an attorney of Columbus, of the firm of Booth, Keating & Peters. The father of Mrs. Jones was a son of Susanna Madison, a cousin of President Madison. Unto Edward and Susan M. (Booth) Jones, were bom four children: Mrs. Mary

Elizabeth Wynne, now with her father; Carrie, the wife of Dr. F. O. Williams of Columbus ; Annie, at home ; and Edna, the wife of B. Y. Price, of Union township.

In his political views Mr. Jones has always been a stalwart democrat, supporting the candidates of the party where national questions are involved but casting an independent local ballot. From the age of twenty-one years he has been a member of the Baptist church, to which his wife and children also belong. He has taken a very active and helpful part in church work, serving as one of its deacons for forty-three years, while during this entire period he has endeavored to conform to the teachings of the scriptures, so that his life has ever been honorable and upright in his relations with his fellowmen. Moreover, he is numbered among the pioneer residents of the county, for he has lived within its borders for seventy-six years, during which time all of the evidences of frontier life have been replaced by those of a modem and progressive civilization. No longer does the farmer go out from his log cabin or little frame dwelling into his fields to cut his grain with the scythe and tie it in bundles. The homes are now mostly commodious and substantial dwellings, while invention has given to the farmer splendid machinery until there is comparatively little manual labor, for what was formerly done by hand is now done by machinery. Mr. Jones has kept pace with the progress made in agricultural lines and at all times has rejoiced in what has been accomplished.

Link C. Russell

Link C. Russell, a member of the Newark bar, is also a prominent figure in political circles, being recognized as one of the leaders of the republican party in this section of the state. He was born in Stockport, Morgan county, Ohio, February 12, 1874, his parents being Thomas and Elizabeth (Bingham) Russell, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Pennsylvania. The father was a blacksmith by trade and was well known in the community as an industrious, reliable man. Pie held several minor offices in the township and continued a resident of Morgan county until called to his final rest. His wife still survives.

Link C. Russell enjoyed the advantages of a course of study in Marietta College, from which he was graduated in 1895 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He afterward spent one year as a student in the Cincinnati Law School and was superintendent of schools at Friendship, Wisconsin, for three years, but he regarded this merely as an initial step to other professional labor and while thus engaged devoted his leisure time to the reading of law. In 1898 he was admitted to the bar and began practice at Connellsville, Ohio, where he remained for five years. In 1903 he came to Newark and has since been connected with the legal fraternity of this city, being now senior partner of the law firm of Russell & Horner. He is a member of the Licking County Bar Association. His success in professional lines affords the best evidence of his capabilities in this work. He is a strong advocate with the jury and concise in his appeal before the court. Much of the success which has attended him in his professional career is undoubtedly due to the fact that in no instance will he permit himself to go into court with a case unless he has absolute confidence in the justice of his client's cause. Basing his practice on this principle, from which there are far too many lapses in professional circles, it naturally follows that he seldom loses a case in whose support he is enlisted.

On the 13th of June, 1895, the day of his graduation, Mr. Russell was united in marriage to Miss Ella Glassford, a native of Morgan county, Ohio, and they have two children, Bert and Nellie. Mr. Russell is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Woodmen camp, while his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. One of the leading and influential members of the republican party in his section of the state, he has taken great interest in politics since attaining bis majority. He was a delegate to all the county, judicial, congressional and state conventions from Morgan county, while residing there, and was chairman of two county conventions in Morgan county and also two in Licking county. He acted as both temporary and permanent chairman of the Licking county con- vention which was the last to be held here by virtue of a change in the law. He has served on the republican county executive committee, of which he has twice been secretary, tilling the position at the present time. He has delivered many campaign addresses in both Morgan and Licking counties and is a forceful speaker who intelligently handles the point at issue and gives strong argument in support of the principles in which he believes. He has a wide acquaintance in this part of the state and his salient qualities have gained him the favorable regard and good will of the majority of those with whom he has been brought into contact.

Charles E. Keller

Charles E. Keller, a well known and successful agriculturist and stock raiser of Newark township, was born in Licking county, Ohio, September 15, 1861, his parents being Jacob and Elizabeth (Layman) Keller, the former also a native of this county. Jacob Keller, whose birth occurred February 3, 18*29, passed away on the 23d of February, 1886, while his wife, born May 29, 1837, was called to her final rest on the 28th of January, 1883. Unto this worthy couple were born ten children, namely: M. Missouri Berry, who is deceased; Frank B., a resident

C. V., living in Newark, Ohio; Cora M. and Dora, who have passed away; Lillian B., who makes her home with her brother Charles; Seba E., the wife of William

Charles E. Keller supplemented his preliminary education by a course in the Normal College at Ada, Ohio, and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority. Subsequently he was engaged in teaching school for three years, imparting clearly and readily to others the knowledge he had acquired. At the time of his father's death, however, he returned home and took charge of the farm in 1887. He now owns seventy-five acres of the old homestead farm in Newark township and resides in the house which was built by his grandfather, a pioneer settler of the county, who took up his abode here in the year 1833. In addition to the work of the fields he makes a specialty of raising Poland China hogs and has received a number of premiums on his stock. He won the champion prize at the state fairs in Illinois and Ohio in 1905 and 1907, and also won a premium at the World's Columbian Exposition, 1903. Energetic, industrious and progressive, he has gained a well merited measure of prosperity in his farming operations and is widely recognized as one of the representative and enterprising agriculturists of the county.

On the 30th of December, 1890, Mr. Ivellor was joined in wedlock to Miss May M. Scott, whose birth occurred in Seneca county, Ohio, April 5, 1863, her parents being G. W. and Catharine Scott. The father, a native of Washington county, Ohio, died September 8, 1906, while the mother, who was born in Seneca county, Ohio, passed away on the 15th of October, 1901. Their family numbered six children, as follows: Florence, the wife of A. B. Hasson of Seneca county,

Ohio; George D., also a resident of Seneca county, Ohio; Ada, the wife of H. C. Rowland, of Michigan; Mrs. Keller; Nettie C., the wife of E. W. Keller, of Seneca county, Ohio; and H. K., living in New York city.

In his political views Mr. Keller is a stalwart democrat but has no desire for the honors or emoluments of office, preferring to give his undivided attention to his private business interests. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Congregational church, while his wife is connected with the Methodist Episcopal denomination. Having spent practically his entire life in Licking county, he is widely and favorably known within its borders and has been an interested witness of its gradual growth and development as it has kept pace with the onward march of civilization.

John P. Camp

John P. Camp, trustee of Madison township, is a well known agriculturist and political leader of his community. He was born in Hanover township, this county, February 17, 1857, and is one of a family of ten children, whose parents were Isaac and Alcinda (Evans) Camp. The father was probably a native of Coshocton county, Ohio, where he was reared and married. His wife was a native of the Shenandoah valley of Virginia, and in her girlhood days accompanied her parents on their removal to Coshocton county. Soon after his marriage Isaac Camp removed to Licking county and took up his abode on a farm in Hanover township, where he died on New Years day of 1862, at the age of forty-six years, his widow surviving him to the age of seventy-seven years. At the time of his demise he owned two hundred and sixty-five acres of rich and well improved land. Only four children of the family are living: Lucinda, the widow of Lucas Livingston, of Newark; Martha, the widow of James Kelsey, and a resident of Columbus; John P. of this review; and Susan V., the wife of Dr. D. 0. Roberts, of Hanover.

In the district schools John P. Camp pursued his early education and afterward attended school in Hanover. The old homestead farm vras sold wrhen he wras thirteen years of age and from that time forward he was a bread wdnner. For some time he was employed as water boy for a railroad construction gang and at fifteen years of age he accepted a position as section man on the road. While young in years he was large in frame and well developed and was therefore able to do the w'ork usually performed by a man. Up to his twenty-first year he divided his time between farming and section wrork and when he had attained his majority, with the capital that he had been able to save from his earnings, he engaged in the cigar and tobacco business at Dresden, Ohio, conducting the enterprise there for two years. On the expiration of that period he entered the service of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company as fireman and was also employed in that way for two years, while during the succeeding four years various business duties claimed his attention. In 1885 he again became fireman on the Baltimore & Ohio and in 1889 he was promoted to the position of engineer. On the 27th of September, 1890, in a head-on collision between his train and another freight train, traveling at a high rate of speed, he was terribly crippled, while eight men were killed. He lost one leg and the other was badly crushed. A man sitting in the seat with him in his engine was killed and Mr. Camp narrowdv escaped with his life. For ten years the matter was in the court and as the result of this litigation in February, 1901, Mr. Camp was awarded judgment for fifteen thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five dollars. Following this he purchased his present farm in Madison township, comprising two hundred acres of rich and productive land and in June, 1907, he purchased another farm of seventy acres, this being a part of the Charles Montgomery estate. He has as fine a farm as there is in Licking county and everything about the place is neat, attractive and well kept.

In 1887 Mr. Camp was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Jones, of Madison township, a daughter of Evan Jones, who died while serving his country in the Civil war. Mr. and Mrs. Camp have but one child, Benjamin H., who is at home with his parents. In politics Mr. Camp has always been a stalwart republican and was nominated and elected to the office of township trustee, in which position lie is now serving. He was also a candidate in the fall of 1908 on the republican ticket for county commissioner. He has served for one term as assessor of his township and is well known in this part of the state as a trustworthy and reliable official. He enjoys the warm regard of many friends, his good qualities having gained for him the esteem of those with whom he has been associated.

William M. Fleming

William M. Fleming, a successful agriculturist of Newark township, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, July 29, 1859, his parents being Daniel and Bethann (Beal) Fleming, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of West Virginia. The father, whose birth occurred in 1818, passed away in 1868, while the mother, born in 1829, was called to her final rest in 1903. Unto this worthy couple were born eleven children, namely: Harriet, the wife of II. It. Ward, of Newark, Ohio; Henry, Mary II., Edward and Laura, all of whom are deceased; William M., of this review; Frank, a resident of Muskingum county, Ohio; Ulysses, of Toledo, Ohio; Joseph, who also makes his home in Muskingum county, Ohio; Anna, the wife of A. J. Woodward; and one who died in infancy.

William M. Fleming obtained his education in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until he had attained the age of twenty-four years. Subsequently he purchased land in South Dakota and there resided for thirteen years, on the expiration of which period he returned to Newark, Licking county, and bought the farm of one hundred and thirty-eight acres on which he has since made his home. He has erected a commodious and substantial residence, as well as all necessary outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock, and in the conduct of his agricultural interests has met with a measure of success that entitles him to representation among the prosperous and enterprising farmers of the community.

On the 24th of June, 1884, Mr. Fleming was united in marriage to Miss Ida Woodward, whose birth occurred in Licking county, Ohio, May 24, 1863, her parents, B. C. and Sarah (Galbrath) Woodward, being now deceased. Mrs. Fleming, who was one of a family of three children, is a graduate of Delaware College. By her marriage she has become the mother of nine children, namely: Bertha B., a graduate of the Newark high school, who has been engaged in teaching for two years; Harold and Edith, who have passed away; Forest, who is attending business college; William C., a student in the high school at Granville, Ohio; Bradford; Richard; Mabel; and Bernard, who is deceased.

Since age has conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Fleming has given his political support to the republican party and has served his fellow townsmen in the position of assessor and as a member of the school board. His fraternal relations connect him with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the United Workmen. Both he and his wife are devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Newark, Ohio. Their personal characteristics render them popular with many friends and they are much esteemed wherever known.

Emmett Patterson

Emmett Patterson makes his home in Newark but for many years was actively identified with farming interests and is still the owner of valuable farming property from which he annually derives a substantial and gratifying income. His acquaintance throughout the community is wide and favorable. A native son of this section of the state he was born in Madison township, Licking county, January 11, 1838, being one of the four children of James W. and Margaret (Casterline) Patterson. The father was born in county Down, Ireland, and when a young man came to the United States. He lived for a time in Louisville, Kentucky, and afterward removed to this county where he first found employment at the Mary Ann furnace, in Mary Ann township. There he acted as bookkeeper for some years after which he removed to Madison township and purchased two hundred and four acres of valuable land, turning his attention to genera! fanning. Upon this place he spent his remaining days, his death occurring October 21, 1863, when he was seventyseven years of age. He prospered in his farming enterprises and prior to his death acquired three hundred and eighty-five acres of land, constituting a valuable property so that he was able to leave his family in comfortable financial circumstances. His wife died in 1838 at the early age of twenty-four years and, always remaining true to her memory, Mr. Patterson never married again. In politics he was originally an old line whig, but later he became a stanch republican and prior to the Civil war was a strong anti-slavery man. He was a broad reader and deep thinker, and his views upon matters in question were comprehensive and sound. He held a wide influence in the locality in which he resided, leaving the impress of his individuality for good upon the community. He is survived by two daughters: Elizabeth, now the wife of Abraham Belford, of Granville, Ohio; and Mary, the wife of William Condon, of Logansport, Indiana.

The other surviving member of the family is Emmett Patterson, who was the youngest of the children. His birth occurred in one of the typical pioneer log cabins so common on the frontier. As he was only three weeks old when his mother died, he was taken bv an aunt under whose care he remained for four years. At this time his older sisters had reached an age where they were able to assume charge of him and he returned home where he remained until he attained his majority. He was educated in the district schools and continued to assist his father in the cultivation and improvement of the home farm until the father's death in 1863. A division of the estate was then made and Mr. Patterson received one hundred and twenty-two acres on which were located the home buildings. He continued his residence here until 1868, when he purchased one hundred acres lying across the road from the homestead, on which were modern buildings. He then removed to his new place and successfully continued its cultivation until October, 1907, when he went to Xewark, where he now makes his home. He yet owns two hundred and thirty-eight acres of valuable land and still supervises his farming interests which return to him a desirable annual income. All his life he has been an active, energetic man, his labors being conducted with a measure of success which now enables him to largely live retired.

On the 21st of November, 1865, Mr. Patterson was married to Miss Carrie Wilson, a daughter of the late Stewart Wilson, of Madison township. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are parents of two children: James S., who resides on his father's farm ; and Olive E., at home. The parents are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are held in high esteem by all who know them, while the hospitality of their home is one of its attractive features. In politics Mr. Patterson is a republican but has never sought nor desired office, preferring to give his undivided attention to his business affairs which, capably conducted, have brought to him well merited success.

William H. Knauss, physician and surgeon of Newark, was born in Vinton county, Ohio, January 5, 1873, and is a son of Thomas E. and Elizabeth (Rannells) Knauss, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. The father served as a member of a New Jersey regiment in the Civil War and afterward located for a few years in Vinton county, Ohio, subsequent to which time he removed to Columbus, where he is now living. In the schools of his native county Dr. Knauss mastered the elementary branches of English learning and later became a pupil in the schools of Columbus. A mental review of the business opportunities which seemed to be open led him to the determination to make the practice of medicine his life work. In the meantime, however, he acquired his more specifically literary knowledge in the Ohio State University in which he was graduated with the class of 1895. He then entered the Starling Medical College of Columbus, where he completed his course by graduation in the class of 1897. During his student days he also spent three years in Mount Carmel Hospital at Columbus and to his theoretical training thus added the valuable knowledge that came through broad hospital experience. In 1897 he located in Newark, where he has since engaged in general practice, and is doing an extensive business, for the public generally reposes much confidence in his professional skill. In 1907 he was appointed a health officer of Newark and is now acting in that capacity.

Pleasantly situated in his home life, Dr. Knauss was married in 1902 to Miss Etta Parks, a native of Ohio. They have one daughter, Charlotte, born March 10, 1904. Dr. Knauss is well known in Masonic and other fraternal circles. He belongs to Acme Lodge, A. F. & A. M., to the chapter, council and eommandery, and is also a member of Aladdin Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He holds membership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and professionally is connected with the Licking County, the Ohio State and the American Medical Associations. For eight years he has been connected with the Ohio National Guard, serving on the medical corps with the rank of captain, and he is also a member of the surgical staff of Newark Hospital. He is diligent and earnest in his professional work and his natural and acquired ability has enabled him to pass beyond the ranks of the many and gain a place among the successful few.

Mrs. Mary 0. (Souslin) Stewart, the widow of Joseph E. Stewart, was born in Union township, Licking county, Ohio, May 22 , 1858, her parents being George J. and Martha E. (Terman) Souslin, he also being a native of Licking county while his wife was a native of Virginia, coming to Licking county when she was two years old. The father followed agricultural pursuits throughout his business career and was also active in politics, upholding the men and measures of the democracy. His demise occurred on the 30th of May, 1899, and his wife survived him until October 17, 1901, when she, too, was called to her final rest. Their family numbered eight children, namely: Samuel, deceased; Mrs. Stewart; Alonzo, a resident of Dayton, Ohio; Ida B., who has also passed away; Curtis; Clement L., who is deceased; Barney, living in Newark, Ohio; and one who died in infancy.

In May, 1879, Mary 0. Souslin became the wife of Joseph E. Stewart, whose birth occurred in Newark township, Licking county, October 7, 1832, a son of Alexander and Fannie (Evans) Stewart. The father, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, October 7, 1795, passed away in 18GG, his demise occurring on the 31st of Ocotber of that year. His wife, whose natal day was May 1, 1800, came to Licking county, Ohio, in 1805 and was called to her final rest in 1895, when she had attained the venerable age of ninety-five years. Unto this worthy couple were born eleven children, of whom but one survives - Elizabeth, the wife of Jackson Blind, of Licking county, Ohio. Those deceased are Mary Ann, William M., John, Mary, James E., Joseph E., Robert B., Angeline P., Samuel H. and Francis A. Unto Joseph E. and Mary 0. (Souslin) Stewart were born six children, as follows: John D., whose birth occurred November 22, 1880, and who is now a practicing physician of Indianapolis; Frank B., who was born in April, 1881, married Ethel M. Litzenburg, and assists his mother in the work of the home farm; William A., who was born March 22, 1885, now at home; Edith May, bom January 7, 1890, who is now the wife of John E. Elliott, of Licking county, Ohio; Joseph E., who first opened his eves to the light of day on the 18th of November, 1895 ; and Harold Alexander, born November 28, 1902.

Joseph E. Stewart followed agricultural pursuits as a life occupation and in addition to the work of the fields he made a specialty of raising sheep, both branches of his business returning to him a gratifying annual income. His political allegiance was given to the democratic party but he had no desire for the honors or emoluments of office. When he was called to the home beyond on the 30th of October, 1905, the county mourned the loss of one of its worthy native sons and substantial citizens. He was a representative of one of the early pioneer families of Licking county and his labors were an important element in its later development and progress. Mrs. Stewart now manages and operates her farm of two hundred and eighty acres in Xewark and Xewton townships and is also engaged in raising sheep, being a woman of superior business qualifications and excellent executive ability. Her religious faith is indicated by her membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, in the work of which she takes an active and helpful interest. She has gained an extensive circle of friends throughout this county during the half century of her residence here and, like her husband, is highly esteemed as a representative of one of its earliest pioneer families.

John L. Dustix

John L. Dustin is a retired farmer living in Granville. For many years he was closely associated with agricultural interests and his well directed labors brought him the competence that now enables him to rest from further toil. His life record began on the 20th of October, 1830, near Hinesburg, Vermont, his parents being Peter F. and Annabel (Clement) Dustin, who were also natives of the Green Mountain state, but died in Xew York. The father was a farmer and dairyman, giving much attention to the latter business both in Vermont and the Empire state. The family of this worthy couple numbered six children, but only two are now living: William, who resides in the west; and John L. The latter spent the first ten years of his life in the state of his nativity and then accompanied his parents on their removal to Potsdam, Xew York, where he resided for twelve years. While living in the east he was married in 1852 to Miss Elizabeth Davis, who was born in Saranac, Xew York, and died in Wisconsin, Ohio. It was after his marriage that he removed westward, settling in Licking county. He first established his home in Wisconsin and then removed to Kirkersville, where his wife's people were living. Securing a tract of land, Mr. Dustin turned his attention to general farming and year by year energetically and successfully carried on agricultural pursuits until about a year ago. He had one hundred acres of land, which he brought under a high state of cultivation, transforming the tract into fields of great fertility. In 1908, he sold his farm, having removed to Granville in 1870. He had also worked at the carpenter's trade, doing all his own work of that character and also some service in the same line for others. Farming, however, was his principal occupation and through his activity in that direction he won success that now enables him to live retired.

Having lost his first wife, Mr. Dustin was married in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in 18G8, to Miss Maria Outcalt, who was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, July 31, 1837, and was brought to Licking county by her parents m 1839. The family home was established in Union township on the Homer township line. She is a daughter of John S. and Sarah (Outcalt) Outcalt, the former a native of Ohio and of New Jersey parentage, while the latter was born in New Jersey and is of Holland descent. Since leaving the farm Mr. and Mrs. Dustin have made their home in Granville and are widely and favorably known here, enjoying in large measure the respect and good will of all with whom they have come in contact.

George Forsyth

The farming interests of Licking county find a worthy representative in George Forsyth, who is carrying on general agricultural pursuits in Harrison township with sheep and cattle as the special features of his farm. He has passed the eighty-second milestone on life's journey and his life of activity has been crowned with prosperity in his later years. His birth occurred in Guernsey county, Ohio, near Cumberland, November 18, 1826. His paternal grandparents were George and Jane (Forsyth) Forsyth, who, though of the same name, were not related by ties of blood. They were the parents of six children: George,

Thomas, Jane, William, Sarah and Samuel. Of this family George Forsyth became the father of him whose name introduces this review. He was born in Ireland in 1804 and in 1812 accompanied his parents when they crossed the Atlantic and became residents of Philadelphia. He was reared, educated and married in Pennsylvania, the lady of his choice having been Miss Jane Marshall, a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania. At the age of twenty-seven years George Forsyth, Sr., removed from the Keystone state to Guernsey county, Ohio, and this was the only move he made after his marriage. He secured a farm there and continued to make it his home until he was called to his final rest when seventy-four years of age. His wife survived him and reached the age of eightyfour years. Their family numbered six children, of whom George is the eldest. His brother Samuel is deceased, while the sister, Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, is a widow, residing in Guernsey county on the farm of one hundred and sixty acres on which George Forsyth of this review was horn.

It was upon that farm George Forsyth resided until he removed to Licking county in February, 1853. For fifty-six years he has lived upon the place which is still his home. He first purchased one hundred and fifty-three acres of land, most of which was covered with timber, but is now nearly all under cultivation, save for a small tract of twenty acres from which he has not cut the timber. As the years have passed he has carefully cultivated his fields, bringing the farm under a high state of development, while annually he has gathered rich crops as the result of his care and labor. He has also made a specialty of raising sheep and cattle, keeping on hand high grades of stock, and this branch of his business has proved a source of gratifying profit to him.

On the 27th of October, 1853, Mr. Forsyth was married to Miss Hannah Bay, who was born May 19, 1830, in the same neighborhood in which her husband's birth occurred. They were schoolmates and playmates in youth and their early acquaintance ripened into love and was consummated into marriage. Her parents were Archibald and Jane (Green) Bay, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Marietta, Ohio. Mr. Bay was one of a family of eight sons and one the wife of H. L. Martin, of St. Albans township; Mary E., the wife of J. H. Williams, of Columbus, Ohio; John, living in Florence, Kansas; Milton, whose home is in Alexandria, Ohio; Frank, living in Cleveland, Ohio; Louis Edgar, who died in infancy; Margaret, the wife of Grant McPherson, of Newark; Ida, at home; and William, of Alexandria. Such in brief is the history of George Forsyth, one of Ohio's native sons, whose life record has been a credit to his state. Now at the age of eighty-two years he receives the honor and respect which should ever be accorded those who have advanced far on life's journey and have performed life's duties faithfully and well.

John W. Lake

The history of representative, respected and successful business men of Licking county should include the record of John W. Lake, who, while he was still an active factor in the affairs of life, enjoyed to the full extent the confidence and respect of all who knew him. He was a native of Fauquier county, Virginia, born October 20, 1833, of the marriage of John J. Lake and Mary Casey. His parents were both natives of the Old Dominion and both died in Hampshire county, West Virginia, the death of Mr. Lake occurring in 1861, while his wife survived him for about fifteen years. He was an extensive landowner and operated his plantation with the aid of slave labor until the Emancipation Proclamation liberated his bondmen. During the war the family suffered considerably, not only from the fact that their slaves, twenty in number, were liberated, but also because their property was largely destroyed, stock and grain being taken or destroyed, while considerable injury was done to the trees and buildings. There were eight children in the famil}f, of whom John W. Lake was the third in order of birth, but only one is now living, Mrs. Ela Baker, whose home is in Cumberland, Maryland.

In private schools of Virginia John W. Lake acquired a fair education and in the spring of 1858 came to Ohio, settling in Hanover township, where he purchased a farm. This he cultivated for a number of years and in 1878 sold that property and removed to a handsome home in Madison township. He was married in Licking county, December 2, 1856, to Miss Harriet Colvin, a daughter of George and Mary (Davis) Colvin, who were prominent citizens of the county and owned the farm in Madison township to which Mr. and Mrs. Lake removed in 1878. She was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, October 23, 1838. Her parents were both natives of Pennsylvania and became residents of Muskingum county, Ohio, in their youthful days, removing westward with their parents. They were married in Muskingum county and resided there for some years, but in the early '40s came to Licking county, settling on Hog Run, about two miles from Linnville. There they made their home until 1850, when they removed to Madison township, becoming owners of the farm which is now the property of Mrs. Lake. This place was purchased from Mr. Shaw and comprises one hundred and eighty-two acres of rich and productive land. On it stood the old pioneer log house which was Mrs. Lake's home up to the time of her marriage. Her mother died in 1844 and her father afterward married a Mrs. Jones, of Perry county, Ohio. He was a successful farmer and an influential resident of his community, enjoying the respect and esteem of all who knew him. His early political support was given the whig party and on its dissolution he joined the ranks of the new republican party. His death occurred July 21, 1881. By his first marriage he had four children, but Mrs. Lake is the only one now living. She is a lady of superior education and culture, having for some years been a pupil in the female seminary at Zanesville, Ohio.

In 1878 Mr. and Mrs. Lake removed to the farm which she still owns. A portion of this came to her by inheritance and she and her husband became joint owners of one hundred and eighty-one acres of ' land bearing some of the finest improvements in Madison township. As the years passed he continued the cultivation and development of the land and made it a valuable property, equipped with all the facilities of modern farming. In addition to the home property he acquired valuable real estate in Columbus and was very successful in his business affairs, his judgment being at all times sound and reliable.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Lake were born several children, but all have passed away. M. Ella, the eldest, who was born July 4, 1859, had all the advantages that wealth and social position can give and became an accomplished, amiable and refined young lady, but death claimed her on the 14th of June, 1882, when she was less than twenty-three years of age. Her loss was deeply deplored by many friends as well as her immediate family, for her many graces of character had endeared her to all who knew her. Alice I., another daughter, died April 7, 1869, at the age of four months and fourteen days, while William E., the only son, died April 3, 1876, at the age of four years, five months and twenty-seven days. The death of the husband and father occurred April 30, 1903. He had become known in the community as a citizen of genuine worth, loyal to the best interests of the county, faithful in his friendships and devoted to his family. In all of his business relations, too, he was straightforward and honorable, being never known to overreach another in any business transaction. Mrs. Lake still survives her husband and now' resides in a handsome residence on East Main street in Newark, t-o wThich she removed after his death, leaving the farm in the hand of a renter. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and is very active in church w'ork, also contributing generously to its support.

John II. McKinney, a retired farmer, is numbered among the worthy native sons of Licking county, his birth having occurred in Newton hnvnship on the 8th of November, 1832. His parents wrere Joseph and Elizabeth (Hopper) McKinney, who are mentioned on another page of this volume in connection with the sketch of Josiah McKinney, a brother of our subject.

In the acquirement of an education John H. McKinney attended the public schools and remained under the parental roof until the time of his marriage, which occurred April 15, 1862. Tie then took up agricultural pursuits on his own account and in addition to the work of the fields made a. speeialtv of raising hogs.

both branches of his business bringing to him a gratifying annual income. When his financial resources were such that he found it no longer necessary to devote his attention to active business he retired to private life and has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. M. R. Lock. His landed holdings now embrace two hundred and twenty-four acres of well improved and valuable land in Newton township and he is widely recognized as a substantial and public-spirited citizen of the community.

As a companion and helpmate for life's journey Mr. McKinney chose Miss Mary A. Edwards, whose birth occurred in Licking county September 25, 1836, her parents being Ira and Elizabeth Edwards. At an early day her father came from New Jersey to this county and later took up his abode in Knox county, Ohio, where he continued to reside until called to his final rest. The death of his wife, however, occurred in Licking county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. McKinney were born three children: Lillie E., who taught school for five years prior to her marriage, is now the wife of M. R. Lock, of this county, and has four children, namely: William, George, Frank, and Russell. Ida A., residing in Newark, is the wife of William M. Hulshizer, by whom she had two children, Josephine and Eva. Frank G. McKinney died aged thirteen years. On the 20th of August, 1908, Mrs. McKinney passed away in the faith of the Lutheran church and was laid to rest in the Cedar Hill cemetery at Newark. Her demise was the occasion of deep regret, not only to her immediate family, but also to the many friends whom she had gained during her long residence here.

Mr. McKinney is a democrat in his political views and has served as a school director, the cause of education ever finding in him a stalwart champion. He has now passed the seventy-sixth milestone on life's journey, has been a resident of this county from his birth to the present time and has progressed with its development and growth until he now occupies a prominent place among its respected and representative citizens.

Burton Case

The student of history cannot carry his investigation far into the records of Licking county without learning that the Case family has played an important part in shaping its annals for more than a century. The representatives of the name have always borne their full share in that practical labor that results in substantial advancement, and Burton Case is today numbered among the valued and worthy citizens of Granville. On a farm two miles north of Granville, in Granville township, on the 27th of July, 1851, occurred the birth of Burton Case, and there he resided until he became a resident of the village. His parents were Lucius and Mary (Rose) Case, both of whom were born on farms north of the village in Granville township. The grandfather, Grove Case, was born in Simsbury, Connecticut, January 20, 1800, and in 1808 was brought to Licking county by his parents, Major Grove and Cinderella Case, who located in Granville, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Major Case continued to reside here for a number of years and later engaged in farming, becoming well-to-do by reason of his capably conducted business interests.