Licking Township (part 24 of 42)

Rose A. McDonell, spending her girlhood days under the parental roof, left her father's home for a home of her own when on the 28th of December, 1857, she gave her hand in marriage to Patrick Smith, a native of County DoAvn, Ireland. He came to the United States when eighteen years of age and first settled in the state of New York, whence he removed westward in 1853, establishing his home in Ohio. lie was afterward roadmaster for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for ten rears and then turned his attention to the lumber business, organizing the Smith Lumber Company of Newark and establishing a lumberyard, which he successfully conducted until his death. He carried a large stock of lumber and builders7 supplies and had a liberal patronage. His business methods were ever straight forward and reliable and he secured a liberal patronage that enabled him to leave a comfortable competence to his family when death claimed him.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born ten children: William II., a resident of Newark, Ohio; Fannie A., at home; James 1\, deceased; Frank M., who also makes his home in Newark, Ohio; Catherine E., the wife of A. C. Davis, of Newark, Ohio; Rose J., who has passed away; Olive, a graduate of St. Mary's Academy; Bessie, deceased; and two who have likewise passed away.

The death of the husband and father occurred April 1G, 1894, and thus Newark lost one of its representative, reliable and honored business men. He had long figured prominently in its commercial circles and his worth had gained for him the warm friendship of those with whom he came in contact.

Mrs. Smith is now the vice president of the lumber business, which has been incorporated under the name of I\ Smith Sons Lumber Company of Newark. The estate also embraces a large lumberyard in Columbus, conducted under the name of the South Side Lumber Company, and two large lumber mills in Tennessee. Through close attention to business, careful management and well directed investment the interests of the company have been increased three-fold since the death of the husband and father. In addition to her interest in the estate, Mrs. Smith owns a fine residence at No. 128 Fifth street in Newark. She and her family are communicants of the Catholic church, to which Mr. Smith also belonged. The family figures prominently in connection with commercial and industrial interests in Newark, possessing and controlling extensive business interests which constitute a feature in the development of the city as well as a source of substantial revenue for the owners.

Moses Goodrich

Although Moses Goodrich has passed the Psalmist's allotted span of three score years and ten, he is still active in the management of his business interests and has given his life to general farming and stock-raising, while the production of potatoes is now a special feature of his farm. lie has long lived in this part of the state and his life in its various phases is familiar to his fellowmen and has gained him the high position which lie occupies in public regard. His birth occurred January 14, 1836, on his present home farm, three-quarters of a mile north of Main street, in the village of Granville, on the Mount Vernon road, lie is a grandson of Stephen Goodrich, who spent his entire life in Connecticut and followed the occupation of farming as a life work. The father, Stephen Goodrich, Jr., was born in Simsbury, Hartford county, Connecticut, in December, 1790, and came to Ohio in the fall of 1812, traveling on foot. lie was aeeom- paniecl by a companion and they carried a little package of clothes on their back. Licking county was their objective point and on reaching their destination Stephen Goodrich located on the farm which is now the home of his son Moses. He first bought one hundred acres of land, later invested in another tract of fifty acres and also received one hundred acres from his father, but sold half of that. He thus left at his death a valuable farm property of two hundred acres, which is now in possession of his son Moses and he had other property in Union township, which was inherited by his son George. With characteristic energy Stephen Goodrich began to clear the land and placed most of it under cultivation himself. At the time of his arrival a small tract had been developed and an orchard had been set out. He served for a short time in the war of 1812, but, with the exception of this interruption, his entire life was given to general agricultural pursuits and he transformed his farm property in Licking county into valuable and productive fields, from which he annually gathered rich harvests. His religious faith was that of the Presbyterian church and, as he was a fine reader, he was frequently called upon to read sermons in the absence of a pastor. Ilis political allegiance was given to the whig party until its dissolution, when he joined the ranks of the new republican party, for his sympathies were in accord with its principles. He married Sarah Powell, who was born in Pennsylvania about 1802 and came to Granville about 1800, with her parents, the Rev. Thomas and Mrs. Powell, who were natives of Wales. Her father was a minister of the Baptist church. Mrs. Goodrich continued to reside in this county until her death, which occurred when she had reached the advanced age of eighty- two years. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Goodrich were born nine children, six of whom reached years of maturity: Stephen, who died in California; George, living at Valley Falls,

Kansas; Mrs. Lydia J. Green, a widow residing in Granville, who with her husband, the Rev. David Green, went as missionaries to Ning-po, China, where they spent ten years, during which time two of their children were born; Moses, of this review; Mrs. Hannah Hillver, deceased: and Mrs. Laura G. French, who has also passed away.

The youthful days of Moses Goodrich were quietly passed. He worked in the fields during the summer months and in the winter season attended the public schools, remaining in the vicinity of Granville until twenty-six years of age. The Civil war having begun, on the 20th of August, 1862, he responded to the country's call for troops, becoming a member of Company D, One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He took part in the battles of Chiekamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain and Marietta, Georgia, and was with Sherman from the beginning of the Atlanta campaign until the close of the war, participating during that time in the battle of Benton ville, North Carolina. Thus he was often in the thickest of the fight and again was stationed on the lonely picket line, while at different times he participated in the long hard marches and rigorous campaigns that made the lot of the Union soldier a most arduous one. On the 6th of July, 1865, he was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, having in the meantime participated in every skirmish and battle with his command.

Mr. Goodrich then returned home and resumed general farming. His father died in August, 1865, and he then took charge of the home farm, which he has since owned and cultivated. It is a tract of productive and valuable land of two hundred acres and here he cultivates the cereals best adapted to the soil and climate and also raises considerable stock. For the past five years he has likewise made a specialty of cultivating potatoes and gathers a large crop of the tubers annually. This is proving a profitable source of income and indicates his wisdom in thus cultivating his land.

On the 23d of November, 1868, Mr. Goodrich was married to Miss Helen S. Humphrey, who was born February 7, 1837, and died July 30, 1905. She was a daughter of Mathew and Lucilda (Barber) Humphrey and was a graduate of the seminary at North Granville, New York. She afterward engaged in teaching English, French, drawing and painting in the seminary at Granville and the Solomon Sanford School at Cleveland, Ohio. During her childhood days her parents resided at Granville for several years, but afterward returned to Wyoming county, New York, where she was married. She was a lady of many attractive qualities and her many excellent traits of heart and mind endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. The children of this marriage are: Albert D., who married Carrie E. Deitrick and is living in Oakland, California; and Eobert E., at home. He married Lydia Wilson of Newark and they have two children, Baymond E. and Herman D. The two grandchildren are the fourth generation of the Goodrich family to have lived in the present home.

In his political views Mr. Goodrich has long been a stalwart republican, casting his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860. For seventeen years he served as trustee of the township, his long continuance in the office indicating in unmistakable terms his fidelity to duty and his genuine worth. The family attend the Presbyterian church and Mr. Goodrich is a member of the Grand Army post, thus maintaining pleasant relations with his old army comrades. He is as true and loyal to his country today as when he followed the old flag upon southern battlefields. In all of his business connections, too, he has been reliable, straightforward and active, and his capable management has placed him with the representative farmers of the locality.

Joseph Comisfoed

Among those who have met with success in agricultural lines is Joseph Comisford, who is well known in Union township, Licking county, where he was born and has always resided, engaged in general farming on the land he now has under cultivation. His parents were Paris P. and Eosa (Gifford) Comisford, natives of the north of Ireland, who on the day after their marriage set sail for the new world, locating in New York, where they spent two years, at the tennination of which period they came to Newark, Ohio, where they continued their residence for about two years. They then located on this farm on October 15, 1850, and here spent their remaining days, Mr. Comisford departing this life May 27, 1880, in his sixtv-third year, while his wife, who lived to be seventy-three years of age, passed away in 1893. They reared a family of eight children, namely: Andrew T., deceased; Mrs. Katharine Malay, deceased; Mary Green, of Licking township; Mrs. Ellen Haynes, deceased; Henry, who lives in Hebron, Ohio: Joseph; and Margaret Hickey and Clary Davey, both of whom have passed away.

On his present farm Joseph Comisford was reared and here under the direction of his father he became familiar with the work of tilling the fields. During the winter months he attended the district schools and also pursued his education in Hebron. After completing his studies he continued to till the soil of the old home place, where he has since resided. His farm consists of one hundred and sixty acres, five acres of which is within the corporation limits of Ilebron, his farm lying north of the village on the refugee line. In all of his business affairs Mr. Comisford is practical and, in his management of his farming interests, displays sound judgment and keen sagacity. He has studied the nature of the soil, practiced the rotation of crops and has been quite successful in carrying on the farm work. He raises the cereals best adapted to the soil and climate and in addition he also raises some stock, keeping on hand a number of head of fine cattle, sheep and hogs. Aside from his agricultural interests he is concerned in other enterprises. He was one of the original promoters of the Hebron Banking Company and has been a director since its organization.

In his political views Mr. Comisford is independent, never regarding party lines in casting his ballot but considering only the capability of the candidate. He has led a life of intense and well directed energy and has, therefore, accomplished substantial results in his business affairs. Moreover he is thoroughly reliable, his commercial integrity standing as an unquestioned fact in his life.

The lady whose name introduces this review was born in Licking county, Ohio, August 3, 1835, her parents being Robert and Hannah (Evans) Walters, who were natives of North and South Wales respectively, and in early life accompanied their respective parents on their emigration to the United States, both locating in Oneida, New York. Subsequently they came to Licking county, Ohio, and here spent the remainder of their lives. Robert Walters, the father of Mrs. Evans, who was a carpenter by trade, walked to Columbus and was employed there during the construction of the state house. Unto him and his wife were born four children, namely: Owen, deceased; Mrs. Evans; and two who died in infancy.

On the 17th of March, 18G3, Sarah J. Walters gave her hand in marriage to Thomas Evans, a native of South Wales and a son of John and Sarah Evans. At an early day he crossed the briny deep to the United States and throughout his active business career was successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits. His family numbered thirteen children, as follows: Hannah, the wife of E. M. Jones, of Granville, Ohio; John, of Newark; Owen, of Granville; Sarah, the wife of F. B. Keller, of Newark township; Robert W., at home; Margaret, who has passed away; Thomas, likewise at home; four who died in infancy; Mary, the wife of Perry S. Kelley, of Newark township; and Anna, who is also still under the parental roof.

Politically Mr. Evans was a stanch republican, but had no desire for the honors or emoluments of office. On the 24th of May, 1907, he was called to his final rest, his demise being deeply mourned by his wife and children, as well as by the extensive circle of friends he had made during the many years of his residence in this county. Mrs. Evans now owns four houses and lots in Newark, Ohio, and is one of the venerable and highly respected ladies of Licking county, where she has spent her entire life. Her mind forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present and she relates many interesting incidents of early pioneer days, when the settlers experienced all of the hardships and privations of life in a sparsely inhabited and undeveloped district. Like her husband, she has gained a large circle of warm friends, who esteem her highly for her many good traits of heart and mind.

William Wordsworth Gaed

Few men are more prominent or more widely known in the enterprising city of Newark than William Wordsworth Gard, for, although he has resided here for but a comparatively brief period, he figures prominently in business circles as the cashier of the Park National Bank and has, moreover, attractive personal qualities which have gained for him a rapidly growing circle of friends. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, May 3, 18? 6, a son of Daniel Hosmer and Ella E. (Eider) Gard, natives of Ohio and Massachusetts respectively. The father filled the responsible and arduous position of telegraph operator for General Thomas in the Civil war, remaining with him in that capacity until hostilities were brought to an end. lie was one of the early telegraph operators of the country and, in 1866, went to Columbus, Ohio, where he erected the telegraph lines for the Hocking Valley railroad, with which company he was associated for twenty-seven years, becoming its superintendent of telegraph. He also installed the lines for the Western Union Telegraph Company in Columbus and has been prominently identified with the promotion of the telegraphic systems of this part of the country, lie was connected with an event which attracted wide spread attention in railroad circles and in which he displayed marked enterprise and discernment. He went from the Hocking Valley railroad to the Missouri Pacific, which he and J. S. Leeds represented as traffic managers. Together they went to San Francisco to fight the Southern Pacific, continuing the opposition until they got a right of way into the city, previously the Southern Pacific having had exclusive control under republican administration. Messrs. Gard and Leeds then organized two steamship lines, one from San Francisco to Panama and one from Panama to New York, for the purpose of carrying freight at cheaper rates than the railroads. His work in this connection won the approval not only of the specific road wdiich he represented but of others as well who were glad to see the domination of the Southern Pacific broken in its selfish control of a western terminal point.

After many years' active connection with the railroad and telegraphic interests, Mr. Gard is now living retired in Columbus. William Wordsworth Gard was educated in the schools of the capital city and in the University of California, at Berkeley, where he spent three years, during which time he was a resident of Alameda, California. He then returned to Columbus and entered upon his banking career as messenger of the Ohio National Bank. His ability, worth and fidelity led to his promotion until he became loan and discount teller, resigning that position in February, 1905, to assist in the organization of the Lincoln Savings Bank of Columbus, which he opened for business, acting as its cashier for one year. On the expiration of that period he resigned to become cashier of the Licking County Bank & Trust Company of Newark, with which he remained until June 1,

1907. Again he resigned, this time to organize the Guardian Savings & Trust Company of Newark, which was converted into the Park National Bank July 6,

1908. This institution has a capital stock of one hundred thousand dollars and a surplus of ten thousand dollars and is starting under very favorable circumstances, having already a volume of business which is gratifying. The company has erected a new and magnificent bank building, supplied with every modern equipment and constituting one of the features of architectural adornment in the city. The officers are A. G. Wyeth, president; A. R. Lindorf, vice president; and William W. Gard, cashier. Mr. Gard is widely known in banking circles and has been very successful in the organization of a number of paying banking institutions. He thoroughly understands the business in every detail and his work has constituted a valuable element in business development.

On the 16th of June, 1908, Mr. Gard was married to Miss Mabel Phillips of Newark. He is well known in fraternal circles, being a past grand chancellor of Junia lodge, I. 0. O. F., of Columbus, a thirty-second degree Mason and a noble of the Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, for he traces his ancestry back to those who were patriots of the Continental army, while others of the name have served in the different wars in which the country has been engaged, Mr. Gard of this review becoming a first sergeant of Battery H, Ohio Volunteers in the Spanish-Ainerican war. Interested in all matters of general progress, his attention, however, is chiefly given to his business duties, which are capably conducted. Tireless energy, keen perception, honesty of purpose and a genius for devising the right thing at the right time, are numbered among his salient characteristics, and while he has advanced his own interests he also belongs to that class of representative American men who promote the general prosperity in enhancing their individual success.

Carl E. Evans is one of the younger members of the medical fraternity of Licking county, yet his years do not seem a bar to his success, for he has been accorded a patronage that many an older physician might well envy. He was bom in this city August 9, 1879, and represents one of the old families of the county, his father, John Q. Evans, being a native of Granville township. His grandfather, David Evans, came from Wales about 1840 and took up his abode in this country, following the occupation of farming here. His son, John Q. Evans, was educated in Denison University and afterward engaged in mercantile pursuits in Newark, being associated with the commercial life and upbuilding of the city until his death, which occurred in 1885 when he was thirty-eight years of age. He wedded Maria Jones, a native of Granville township, Licking county, and a daughter of John Jones, who was likewise born in the little rock-ribbed country of Wales, whence he made his way to the United States and settled in Licking county when it was still a frontier district. He was a stone mason by trade and did work on the construction of some of the principal buildings in Newark.

As boy and youth Dr. Evans remained in this city, mastering the different branches of learning taught in the successive grades of the public schools until he was graduated from the high school in 1898. He entered upon his business career as an employe in the Roe Emerson clothing store, spending some time there while still in school. He also worked for that firm during the periods of vacation when a college student, and in that way earned the money which enabled him to prosecute his education. Believing that lie would find the practice of medicine congenial and profitable he took up the study when eighteen years of age, but it was long prior to this time that he had determined to make it his life work. In 1903 he was graduated from the Ohio Medical University, and in May of the same year opened his office in Newark, where he has since remained in general practice. That his fellow citizens regard his work worthy of a liberal patronage is indicated by the gratifying success that he has attained. He is now the family physician in many households here, and in addition to his private practice is serving on the medical staff of the Newark Hospital. His membership relations in professional lines are with the county, state and national medical associations.

In February, 1901, Dr. Evans was married to Miss Edna A". Frederick, a native of Coshocton county and a daughter of Robert C. Frederick, who for many years was a merchant in Johnstown, Licking county, but is now deceased. Dr. Evans belongs to Acme Lodge, A. F. & A. AU and to the Alasonic chapter and council. He is also connected with the Modern Woodmen and other societies, and his religious faith is indicated bv his membership in the Baptist church. His popularity results from his good will, his genial manner, and his friendly spirit. He has always lived in Newark, and his upright life is attested by the fact that many of his stanchest friends are those with whom he has been acquainted from his boyhood days to the present time.

Isaac Ay. Briggs

Tsaae W. Briggs, who resides a half-mile south of Snyder's Crossing in Etna township, is now conducting a first class dairy and is meeting with excellent success. lie has a fine herd of Jersey cows and also raises considerable stock. Tie was born in St. Albans township, November 23. 1 8 GO, a son of Richard and Sarah (Owens) Briggs. II is father was born in Stratfordshire, Great Bridge, England. Ala roll 28, 181* 5, and came to the new world with his wife and two sons, settling in Granville, this county, in 1818. His wife was a native of Wales, where her birth occurred in 1810, and she departed this life on their farm in this county, August 12, 1887, her husband having survived her by sixteen years, his death occurring November 4, 1903. 1830 when the gold excitement was enthusing the people of the country and they were crossing the plains by hundreds en route for California, he rcpaiied to that state by way of the Isthmus and spent three years there mining, at the expiration of that time returning to Granville where he passed the remainder of his days in the pursuit of agriculture. Prior to this he was a furnace man, working in blast furnaces. He possessed over three hundred acres of land which was divided into three farms, one of them containing one hundred and seventy-two acres; another ninety-five acres; and the third fifty-nine and one-half acres, all of which were located in Lima township. He was very successful in the various departments of agriculture and was well known throughout the county as a stock breeder. His political support was given to the democracy and he was a worthy man and most highly respected citizen. In his family were eight children, namely: Sarah, who departed this life in Wales when fourteen years of age; Mary, who died in infancy in Wales; Richard, who served in Company D, Twenty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil war, his death having occurred June 12, 1908; John, deceased, who was a soldier in Company D, One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and lost his life during the Civil war in 1863; Edward J., who resides in this township; Joseph, who died in April, 1905, leaving his widow and three children, Harry, William and Daisy; David, who departed this life in 1876 in his fifteenth year; and Isaac W.

Isaac W. Briggs went with his parents when five years of age to a farm in Lima township, which he cultivated for some years. During his boyhood days he made himself familiar with the various departments of agriculture under the instruction of his father and also acquired his education in the district schools. His farm consisted of eighty-six acres, and while it is not large every foot of ground was under cultivation. Considerable attention having been given to the soil, its properties were conserved and its yielding power as a whole was greater than that of many farms which contain a larger number of acres. General farming commanded his attention and at the same time he was interested in stockraising, buying and breeding the best specimens, which he shipped to near-by markets. In February, 1909, he sold his place in Lima township and removed to Etna township, where he is now engaged extensively and profitably in the dairy business, having a fine herd of Jersey cows. He also successfully carries on general farming.

In 1888 he wedded Miss Lily B. Puffer, a native of Union township, where her birth occurred April 22, 1870, and a daughter of George W. and Alice (Myer) Puffer, natives of this county. Her father served in the Civil war in the Seventeeth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was born in Union township, near Hebron, on January 11, 1845, and resided in the county until a few years ago when he took up residence in the Soldiers' Home, at Sandusky, this state. Prior to the Civil war he engaged in farming, and at the opening of that conflict, in 1861, he enlisted from this county in Company D, Seventeenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served for eight months. At the conclusion of his military service he returned to his farm and continued the pursuit of agriculture, dealing extensively in stock of all kinds until he retired two years ago. He is a stanch democrat, being a firm believer in the free trade policies of the platform of his party, the principles of which he deems entirely adequate to preserve the integrity of the free institutions of the nation and the liberty of its people. He has always voted the democratic ticket, and during campaigns does what he can to enable the can- dictates of his party to obtain the offices they seek. As to his religious convictions, he holds membership with that denomination known as the Disciples of Christ, because he believes in the restoration of apostolic Christianity which knows no creed but the Bible and which acknowledges but one faith, one Lord and one baptism. His parents were Elhanen and Jemima (Price) Puffer, his father having been a native of Vermont and his mother of Virginia, and the Puffer and Price families were among the early settlers of this county. At one time Elhanen Puffer owned a large farm near the reservoir where he carried on agriculture until his death, which occurred when he was still a young man. His widow afterward wedded George Baumgardner. By her first husband she had three children, Jacob, George W. and Elhanen, and by her second husband seven children, namely: Sarah, Anna, John, Mary, Lemuel, Henry and Eliza. George W. Puffer was united in marriage to Alice Myer, whose birth occurred in Plain township, Franklin county, in 18-18, and who now resides in Kirkersville. She was a daughter of Thomas and Jane (Morrison) Myer, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of New Jersey. They were among the early settlers of this part of Ohio. In their family were six children, namely: Calista, Alice, Uri, Sabra, Nancy and Celia. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Puffer had nine children, namely: Elhanen, who resides near Hebron, this state; Lily B. ; Hilton, who died in his fourth year; William, who lives in Kirkersville; John, who resides near llebron: Mima, who departed this life in infancy: Maude, wife of Nelson Palmer, residing at Summit Station : (Mara, who became the wife of Linzy Carlisle, of Hebron; and Georgie, the wife of Willis Bareus, of Columbus, Ohio.

who became the wife ot* Harry E. Butts, living in St. Albans township; Marv Ellen, who departed this life in infancy: Buth Lee; John; Georgia May; Walter D. ; and Harley Nelson. Mr. Briggs is highly respected throughout the community, always conducting himself in such a manner as to deserve the confidence of his neighbors, and being industrious and enterprising and a man who takes considerable interest in the welfare of those around him, and at the same time whose thiift and industry has given him considerable prosperity, lie is among the township's most substantial and representative citizens.

William C. Hall

William C. Hall lives on the farm where his parents settled almost threequarters of a century ago. They were Thomas G. and Ann (Crosley) Hall, both of whom were natives of England. The father was born in Staffordshire, in 1813 ; came to this country in 1840 and settled in Licking county, Ohio. In 1842 he purchased a tract of land, which was mostly covered with timber, located in Newark township on the Granville road, two miles west of Newark. In 1847 Mr. Hall was united in marriage to Ann Crosley, who came with her parents from England in 1832, locating in Newark, New Jersey, and in 1840 moved to Granville, Ohio. Thomas G. Hall and his wife immediately settled on the farm where they spent the remainder of their lives. To this union were born three sons and tluoe

(laughters, two of tlie latter having passed away in infancy, while the third daughter, Ella, departed this life in her sixteenth year. The three sons still survive, namely: Edward, who lives on his farm near Galena, Delaware county, Ohio;

William C., who lives on the old home farm; and Frank D., a druggist of Newark, Ohio. Thomas G. died in 1871, while his wife passed away in 1906.

W. C. Hall was united in marriage to Martha J. McMillen, daughter of John W. McMillen, of Newark township. To this union was born one daughter, Mary C. Mr. Hall and his family arc Presbyterians, being members of the Second Presbyterian church of Newark. The principles of the Republican party have always appealed to Mr. Hall as advocating the best policies by which the permanent prosperity of the nation might be best established and maintained, and its financial status placed upon a firm foundation, and consequently he gives his vote to the candidates of his party.

Carl Norpell

Professional circles in Newark find a worthy representative in Carl Norpell, one of the native sons of the city, who is now practicing law here, with a large and distinctively representative clientage. He was born April 6, 1862, a son of Conrad and Mary Louise (Pfaff) Norpell, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Switzerland. The father's birth occurred in Baden, and in September, 1819, he arrived in the United States, for the opportunities which he had heard were offered in America proved so attractive that he resolved to try his fortunes in this country. He never had occasion to regret his determination to emigrate to the new world. Taking up his abode in Licking county he became identified with its industrial interests and worked at his trade until seventy-eight years of age. He became superintendent of the New Jersey Zinc Works, and filled that position until he reached the designated age, when he retired from active business life and returned to Licking county, in 1897, here remaining until his death, which occurred in July, 1906, when he was eighty-seven years of age. For three decades he had survived his wife, who passed away in 1876.

Carl Norpell was only two years of age when the family came to Newark, and was educated in public and private schools of this city. He then determined to engage in the practice of law as a life work, and in 1875 entered the office of Judge Buckinghom, who directed his reading until his admission to the bar in 1877. He afterward remained in the judge's office until 1897, but has since practiced alone. His ability as a lawyer is widely acknowledged for he is careful and thorough in the preparation of his cases and presents them with a clearness and force that leaves no doubt as to the correctness of his position or of his understanding of the legal principles applicable to the points in litigation

In 1885 Mr. Norpell was married to Miss Adeline M. Bradley, a native of Bay City, Michigan, and they have four children: Max B., Louise, Jerome Buckingham, and Helen. They also lost one child in infancy. The parents hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and are loyal to its teachings and earnest in their advocacy of that faith. In politics Mr. Norpell is a republican, active in the work of the party, which has benefited by his labors and counsels. He has served as one of the aldermen of the city and is now one of the trustees for the school for the deaf, having been appointed by Governor Nash and reappointed by Governor Herrick and again by Governor Harris. His public service is characterized by unfaltering devotion to duty, while his loyalty to his client's interests is proverbial and this, combined with his comprehensive knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence, makes him one of the successful members of the Newark bar.

Fred C. Evans

Fred C. Evans, whose real-estate operations have been directly beneficial to the city in its substantial upbuilding and improvement, belongs to that class of men who owe their success directly to their own labors. By perseverance, determination and honorable effort he has overcome the obstacles that always pave the path to prosperity and has gone on and on in his business career until he is now controlling extensive and profitable operations in real-estate lines.

Mr. Evans is a native of Perry township, born on the 5th of June, 1866. His father, Captain Zebulon P. Evans, was a native of the same township where his grandfather, John Evans, settled on coining to the county. He was a native of Wales and with his parents crossed the Atlantic to the new world, residing for a short time in Muskingum county, Ohio, after which removal was made to Licking county. The family were farming people and were closely identified with the substantial agricultural development of this part of the state. Zebulon P. Evans was here reared to farm life when Licking county was a frontier district. lie became a member of Company A, Seventy-sixth Regiment of Ohio Arolunteers at the time of the Civil war, serving from 1861 until the close of hostilities. His loyalty and meritorious conduct on the field of battle won him promotion to the rank of captain and his valor and bravery inspired his men to equal tasks of courage. When the war was over he returned home and afterward married Miss Julia Lemert, also a native of Perry township and a representative of one of the old pioneer families of the county, Lemert Post, G. A. R., being named in honor of the family. Following their marriage Captain and Mrs. Evans took up their abode on the farm in Perry township, where Captain Evans died in 1871.

Fred C. Evans was educated in the country schools and in Curry Institute, Pittsburg. He was also graduated from the normal school at Defiance, Ohio, and thus with good mental training entered upon his business career, serving for six months as a clerk in the employ of William A. Kenast of Defiance, Ohio. He afterward located on the home farm, which he operated for his mother until 1890, when he came to Newark and secured a clerkship with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. After two and a half years spent in that capacity, he engaged in the real-estate business and has since been engaged in the purchase and sale of property and in speculative building. In 1905 he added the plumbing and plumbing supply business, and thus in various lines is closely associated with the commercial and industrial activity of the city. His efforts have not only been a source of gratifying revenue to himself but have also constituted an important feature in the city's growth and upbuilding. He has opened up three additions, including the Fred C. Evans first addition on the west end; a second addition, at the corner of Church and Eighth streets, of what was the old Flory homestead; and a third addition of what was formerly the Charles G. Penney property. Mr. Evans has negotiated many important realty transfers and in addition to handling property he has erected a number of residences, thus transforming unsightly vacancies into well improved property.

On the 2d of October, 1901, Mr. Evans was married to Miss Velma Virginia Trombley, a native of Indiana. They are prominent socially and are numbered among the consistent members of the Second Presbyterian church. Mr. Evans has contributed generously to the support of the church and takes an active interest in religious work, being now treasurer and vice president of the Newark Young Men's Christion Association. He is also a director of the Board of Trade where he has given his aid and influence toward securing locations of various industrial concerns in Newark, thus contributing to the welfare of the city. Socially he is identified with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in Newark Lodge No. 97 and the Commandery. He thoroughly enjoys home life and takes great pleasure in the society of his friends. He is always courteous, kindly and affable, and those who know him personally have for him warm regard. His life is exemplary in all respects and he is a supporter of those interests which are calculated to uplift and benefit humanity, while his own high moral worth is deserving of highest commendation.

Joseph Messenger

A long residence and an upright life well entitled Joseph Messenger to prominent and honorable mention in the history of Licking county. His birth occurred in this county September 2, 1825, and throughout his entire life he remained within its borders, neglectful of no duties of citizenship, while in all his private relations he manifested the sterling traits of character which in every land and clime awaken confidence and regard. His parents were Campbell and Charlotte (Wilcox) Messenger, who arrived in this county in 1805, with the colony from Granville, Massachusetts. Campbell Messenger had made the trip with his parents, who settled north of the village of Granville. His father, David Messenger, had served as a soldier of the Revolutionary war, valiantly aiding the colonists in their struggle for independence. On the home farm Campbell Messenger remained until after the outbreak of the war of 1812, when he, too, joined the army and aided in defending American liberties against the second attack of the English. He was one of a family of seven children : David, Campbell, Grove, Forest, Cynthia, Harriet and Hannah. Grove, who was a member of General Hull's army at the time of his surrender, was never heard of after that. He had previously married an aunt of General McPherson and they had two sons, Frederick and William, both now deceased. All four of the brothers were serving in the American army under Hull at the time of his surrender. Having arrived at years of maturity, Campbell Messenger devoted his life to general agricultural pursuits and remained a factor in the progress and development of the county during its early formative period and also in the epoch of its later advancement. He wedded Charlotte Wilcox and their children were Cynthia, Joseph, Martha and Madison. The last named was killed in the battle of Chiekamauga.

Reared to the occupation of farming, Joseph Messenger early became familiar with the arduous task of developing and cultivating a new tract of land. He was yet a young man when he learned the cooper's and carpenter's trades and after working in mechanical lines for a time he turned his attention to farming, cultivating a rich tract of land. He worked diligently and persistently to improve his property and made it one of the valuable farms of the community, having two hundred and twenty acres which he brought under a state of rich fertility.

Joseph Messenger was united in marriage to Miss Martha Alward, who was born in this county July 23, 1829. For many years they traveled life's journey together, but Mrs. Messenger still survives her husband and now resides on the home farm in LYiion township with her sons. Her birth occurred in Harrison township and her parents were Ezra and Rosalinda (Williams) Alward, who were natives of New Jersey and were married in Jersey, Licking county, Ohio. Mr. Alward had come to this county with his parents in 1815, while his future wife arrived in 1816. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Messenger were born five children: John, now living in St. Albans township; George, who is living on the home place in Union township; Mrs. Nettie Fisher, deceased; x\lic*c, the widow of Frank M. Alward ; and Frank, who is living on the home farm with his mother in Union township. The death of the husband and father occurred September 21, 1900. He had for almost seventy-five years been a resident of the county and was classed with its worthy and respected citizens and honored for his genuine worth and his upright principles. Fie was never known to take advantage of the necessities of another in any business transaction and in all matters of citizenship his influence was found on the side of substantial improvement. He voted with the republican party and held a number of minor offices, the duties of which he discharged with promptness and fidelity. He was a member of the Granville Presbyterian church during the greater part of his life and lived in close harmony with its teachings.

Frank M. Alward

who married Alice, daughter of Joseph Messenger, was born Flay 18, 1846, on the farm where his widow now resides. Ilis parents wore James A. and Katherine (Doty) Alward. The former was born near Morristown, New Jersey. December 8, 1808, and in 1815 was brought bv his parents to this county, the family home being established in Granville on the Columbus road near Pataskala. On the 21st of February, 1836, James A. Alward wedded Mary Nicliol, but she lived only a short time. On the 9th of June, 1839, he wedded Katharine Doty and removed to the old home farm in Union township, upon which he spent his remaining days, passing away here after a residence of forty-seven years upon the place. He was a man of good business ability, of keen discrimination and unfaltering enterprise and as the years passed lie prospered in his undertakings, becoming the owner of between seven and eight hundred acres of valuable land, which at the time it came into his possession was a forest tract, but his labors transformed it into rich and productive fields. In 1837 he became a member of the Granville Presbyterian church, with which he was associated until his death as one of its devoted and faithful members. His wife passed away about 1886, at the age of seventy-four years. In their family were four sons and six daughters, of whom two sons and four daughters are now living.

On the home farm Frank M. Alward spent his entire life, giving his attention to general agricultural pursuits. He had one hundred and ninety acres of land that responded readily to the care and labor which he bestowed upon it. It was a part of the old family homestead, which originally contained five hundred acres. Year after year he tilled his fields and tended his stock and in all of his business affairs displayed the sound judgment which brought him a creditable and gratifying measure of prosperity.

On the 28th of October, 1896, Mr. Alward was married to Miss Alice Messenger, who was born in Union township, July 13, 1859. Unto them was born a son, James Francis, now eleven years of age. The death of Mr. Alward occurred January 25, 1901, and occasioned dee]) and widespread regret throughout the county and came as an irreparable loss to his family. In politics he had always been a democrat and had held some local offices, in which he had ever been most faithful. He belonged to the Presbyterian church of Granville and had builded for himself an upright, honorable character that made his worth widely acknowledged. He was progressive in citizenship and loval in friendship, but his best traits of character were ever reserved for his own home and fireside.

II. Lorenzo Simpson is the owner of a fine farm propel ty comprising ninety acres, and in addition to his operation of this place he is also employed as agent at Weiant Station bv the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad company. He is a native son of the Buckeye state, born in Muskingum county, November 11, 1869, a son of Henry Clay and Amanda (Rickner) Simpson, both of whom were natives of Licking county. With the exception of a residence of about eight years in Muskingum county, their entire lives were passed in this county and the father followed agricultural pursuits in Hanover township to the time of his death, which occurred in 1881, while the* mother, who survived for a long period, passed to her final reward in 1901.

II. Lorenzo Simpson spent the period of his boyhood and youth under the parental roof and was qxi i to young when brought by his parents to Licking county, so that practically his entire life has here been spent. He acquired his education in the public schools, studying for one term in the Granville school. For six years he was telegraph operator for the Pennsylvania railroad. Then he took up the study of veterinary surgery and after his graduation followed the profession for six years and still gives some attention to the same, although for the past nine years his time lias been largely taken up with his duties as telegraph operator at Weiant Station. He is also the owner of a good farm of ninety acres, situated in Madison township, which he operates. While he leads a very busy life, finding few leisure hours, he yet enjoys rest and recreation in the duties which occupy his time in connection with the farm after the completion of his work at the keys.

Mr. Simpson was married June 21, 1890, to Miss Georgia Ellis, a daughter of George Ellis, now deceased. Their marriage has been blessed with two sons: Stanley, now a high-school student in Newark; and Loren, who attends the preparatory school of that city.

Mr. Simpson's study of the political questions and issues of the day has led him to give stalwart support to the republican party and he served as assessor of Madison township for two terms, while at the present time he is the efficient township treasurer. He is a valued member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He possesses marked business ability and firm purpose and in this lies the secret of his present prosperity.

Jacob Kuhns

Jacob Kuhns, who is numbered among the prosperous and progressive agriculturists of Union township, Licking county, and who is a veteran of the Civil war, was born in Walnut township, Fairfield county, Ohio, February 18, 1832, and is a son of George and Katherine (Smith) Kuhns. His father and mother were natives of Maryland, the former of Hagarstown, the latter of Baltimore, and in that state they were reared and married. To Fairfield county they came about the year 1825 and there spent the remainder of their lives. George Kuhns was a shoemaker and although at one time he owned a good farm he left it to follow his trade and continued the occupation of shocmaking until his death. In their family were eight children: John, who has not been heard from since going

The greater portion of his life Jacob Kuhns spent in his native county where he aided in tilling the fields and in the district school acquired his education. After the Civil war broke out he enlisted, in December, 1861, in Company F, First Ohio Cavalry, under Captain Valentine Cupp and took part in twenty-eight regular engagements. He remained throughout the war with the same regiment as fourth sergeant and was honorably discharged after the battle of Jonesboro, having served three years and two months, the muster out taking place at Columbia, Tennessee.

Returning to Fairfield county, Mr. Kuhns remained there until thirty-two years ago when he came to Union township, where he engaged for fifteen years in brick-making, which enterprise he finally gave up and bought a farm. This was his first experience in farming but nevertheless he has been quite successful and has become well known as a stock breeder, dealing in hogs and sheep. His place is located near Luray on the pike and is known as the Cunningham farm. His home is as fine a residence as there is in the township. Mr. Ivubns devotes his attention principally to the raising of grain, while at the same time he takes some interest in stock breeding. His life as an agriculturist has been attended with prosperity, and be now owns three hundred and twenty-one acres of good land in Licking county. The home farm comprises one hundred and fifty-one acres, and he is also the possessor of a one hundred and thirty acre tract in close proximity to the home place, and forty acres of pasture land some little distance to the uorth. Among other interests with which he is identified is the Hebron Banking Company, of which he is a stockholder.

On January 29, 1868, Kuhns wedded Mrs. Tabitha Gill Lamb, widow of Peter Lamb, and a native of Fairfield county, born August 29, 1831. She was a daughter of Nicholas and Mary Lamb, and by her first marriage she had two children, Peter, deceased, and Ida. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Kuhns are: Della, who is the wife of Marshall Embrev, who assists her father on the farm, and they have three children, Helen, Raymond and Nicholas G.; Lillian, who became the wife of Mack Pugh, and they have six children - Sarah, Frederick, Edward, Mary, Tabitha and Jacob, the family residing on a farm owned by her father; and Thomas, who completes the family.

Mr. Kuhns has been a lifelong democrat and although he has never aspired to public office he is thoroughly convinced of the wisdom and utility of the principles of his party and always supports its candidates. He maintains fraternal relations with his old army comrades through his connection with Newark Post, G. A. R. He is favorably known throughout the community for the part he has taken in developing its interests and, being prominent in agricultural circles and straightforward in all his dealings, he is not only a substantial but also a representative citizen of the township.

John F. Williams

Since the spring of 1858 John F. Williams has resided on the farm in Hanover township, which is now his home. The neat and thrifty appearance of the place indicates his careful supervision and untiring labor. On the 29th of May, 1833, he wa3 born in Coshocton county, Ohio, a son of John K. and Elizabeth (Fowler) Williams, the former a native of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and the latter of Coshocton county. In 1807 John R. Williams came to Ohio with his parents, Richard and Elizabeth Williams, being at that time but five years of age. The family home was established on a farm in Coshocton county, where he was reared to manhood, and then determining to follow as his life work the occupation to which he had been reared, he took up farming on his own account, and employed it as a source of livelihood throughout his remaining days. He was, however, a natural mechanic and could do anything with tools. In the earlier days he did much work in cabinet making and millwrighting. His early political allegiance was given to the democratic party, but its radical views, during the days of political unrest and revolution at the time of the Civil war, cut him off from the democratic party and he became one of the active members of the newly organized republican party, and thereafter stanchlv advocated its principles and gave to it loyal support. He was, however, never ambitious for office, preferring to do his public service as a private citizen. He cooperated in many movements for the public good, and his influence was always on the side of right and improvement. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church in early manhood, but on the organization of the Methodist Protestant church gave the weight of his influence to the new organization, and was one of the active supporters of the church and Sabbath school work for many years. He also took an advanced stand in the temperance question, and was one of the first to advocate abolishing the whiskey jug from the harvest field. Others claimed that he could not secure workers if he did, but he proved otherwise, for he soon had all of the best help he wanted. His life was at all times honorable and upright, and his influence was on the side of justice, truth, reform and progress. He lived to the venerable age of eightyfive years, while his wife lived to the very advanced age of ninety- three years, spending her last days in the home of one of her sons at Columbus. Her father, Richard Fowler, was a native of Maryland, and became one of the early settlers of Coshocton county, Ohio. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812, and as he was always known as Captain Fowler, it is presumed that he held a captain's commission during his military service.

John F. Williams was reared on the home farm and acquired his education in the common schools, and also at West Bedford Academy. He engaged in teaching three terms of school, but during the greater part of his life has given his undivided attention to agricultural pursuits. In 1855, when but twenty-three years of age, he was nominated and elected to the office of county recorder of Coshocton county, as a candidate of the republican party which had been organized only the preceding year, and it was not until the following year that the general organization was consummated. Between his nomination and the election he was married and began his domestic life in Coshocton. In the spring of 1858, however, he purchased two hundred and twelve acres of his present farm in Licking county, and in April of that year resigned his office to remove to his new home. He is still known as "the man who resigned a county office in Coshocton county." He has continued to reside on his farm for more than half a century, and has been very successful in his agricultural enterprises, being today one of the substantial men of Hanover township. He has kept abreast of the work of advancement as manifest in agricultural lines, using the latest improved machinery and the most modern methods for carrying on farm work.

On the 11 th of September, 1855, Mr. Williams was joined in wedlock to Miss Amelia Ann Sidle, a daughter of Cornelius Sidle, a prominent farmer of Muskingum county. Of this marriage were born four children, of whom three are still living, namely: Jessie Louise, the widow of William Montgomery, of Emporia, Kansas; Rebecca S., the wife of John F. Powell, a farmer of Coshocton county; and John C., who is assisting in managing the home farm,

In politics Mr. Williams is still a stanch republican, having never swerved in his allegiance to the party and its principles. He served for seven years as a member of the school board, but has never been actuated in his party fidelity by desire for public office. On the contrary he has preferred to give his undivided attention to his business affairs, and in the capable control of his farming interests has met with signal success. He is an active member of the Methodist Prot- estant church and is one of the church trustees. He was secretary of the Licking County Sabbath School Association for many years, being president of the same organization for a short time. He has made it a point to attend all the conventions of this association. His name is an honored one throughout the county for in all business and social relations he has been true to every manly principle.

Thomas D. Owens

Thomas D. Owens, who owns and operates a large farm in Newark township, this county, and is a descendant of that excellent type of Welsh character which has done so much in the direction of uplifting the moral tone of our civilization and developing our commercial enterprises, was born in Granville township, April IT, 1848, a son of John E. and Ann (Jones) Owens, natives of Wales, who entered into rest here at the ages of seventy-one and eighty-seven years, respectively, Mr. Owens having departed this life in 1881, his wife surviving until the year 1904. At the age of twenty-one years he left his native land for the United States, landing in New York city, where for a period of ten years he was employed, and, having been a man of modest habits, he saved the greater portion of his earnings, and in course of time had accumulated sufficient means with which to purchase a farm, and, upon coming to Granville township, this county, he bought fifty acres of land, which he kept under cultivation all his life. In his family were four sons, namely: Eobert, who resides on the home place in Granville township; David, who also lives there; John, a practicing physician of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Thomas D.

Thomas D. Owens was reared on the old homestead, acquiring his knowledge of the art of agriculture under the supervision of his father and his education in the district schools, and under the parental roof he remained until about thirtyseven years ago, when he located on the farm he now cultivates in this township, where he has since resided. His farm originally consisted of one hundred and sixty acres, in the harvests of which he met with such splendid success as to enable him recently to add an additional one hundred and seventy acres to his farm, the entire tract being provided with all necessary improvements by way of buildings and fencing, and here, while he carries on general farming and stock raising to some extent, he makes a specialty of the dairy business, which is perhaps the most lucrative department of the enterprise.

In January, 1882, Mr. Owens wedded Hannah Jones, a native of this township. and a daughter of Eichard and Elizabeth (Evans) Jones, and to this union have been born four children, namely: Eichard, Wilfred, Mary and Elizabeth, all of whom reside with their parents. Mr. Owens devotes his entire attention to his various farming interests, in which he evidences considerable pride, and consequently he has not found time to devote to secret orders or fraternal organizations, preferring rather to devote what little leisure he can afford to the enjoyment of domestic life. His theology is stoutly Calvinistic, believing the articles of the Westminster Confession of Faith to be a correct interpretation of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments, and he is a faithful member of the Second Presby- terian church, in which for a number of years lie has performed the duties of an elder. Mr. Owens' daily conduct being in keeping with the tenets of his faith, he is a good and worthy citizen, and deserves the respect and confidence which have always been extended to him by the citizens of the township.

William Augustus Castle

Although William Augustus Castle is now eighty-five years of age he is still an active factor in business affairs, giving general supervision to his farming and stock-raising interests. A life of well directed activity has brought him creditable success and has gained for him an enviable position in the regard of friends and neighbors. He was born in Jericho, Vermont, July 26, 1824, a son of Augustus and Almira (Lane) Castle, who were likewise natives of the Green Mountain state, the father's birth having occurred July 9, 1191, while the mother was born on the 9th of March, 1795. They were married October 31, 1816, and remained residents of New England for about fourteen years thereafter, when they came to Ohio with their family. William A. Castle was then a little lad of six years. It was in the winter of 1830 and they traveled by sleigh seven hundred and fifty miles to Ashtabula county, Ohio. When they had reached that point on their journey they found it impossible to proceed by sleigh because there was no longer snow and for six months they remained in Ashtabula county, where the father rented land and raised a crop, but in the fall of the same year continued on his way to Licking county. During the first winter he rented a house on a farm adjoining the old homestead but in the spring of 1831 settled upon the farm, which has since been the property of the Castle family and the home of our subject to the present time. It was all heavy timber land save that about six acres had been cleared. The farm embraced one hundred twelve and a half acres of land, which the father and brother of William A. Castle cleared and cultivated until they transformed it into rich and productive fields. The family numbered eight children. Sarah Celestial became the wife of Richard Hooper and the mother of 0. C. Hooper, now manager and editor of the Columbus Dispatch. Emily became the wife of William Cornell and removed to Oregon, where her death occurred. Orlando, now deceased, was for thirty years a professor in Shurtleff College at Upper Alton, Illinois. William A. was the next of the family. Eunice Aurelia became the wife of Holly Austin and died at Madison, Indiana. Judson died in Kansas at the age of eighteen years, while on his way to Oregon. Ellen M. became the wife of James Rankin and both died in Minneapolis, leaving a son, Rev. James A. Rankin, a Congregational preacher. Alonzo died at Saratoga Springs, New York, when a year and a half old. The father of this family served as a soldier in the war of 1812, doing duty as a private in northern New York. He died March 22, 1880, being almost a nonagenarian. He had long survived his wife, who passed away August 7, 1864.

Although but six years of age at the time the family left New England and started for Ohio, William A. Castle yet remembers many incidents of that journey and also of the pioneer life which followed their settlement in Licking county.

Mr. And Mrs. W. A. Castle

He passed through all of the experiences, hardships and trials incident to the establishment of a home on the frontier and as his years and strength increased assisted more and more largely in the work of the farm. In early manhood he engaged in teaching school for nine years and was an able educator, contributing in substantial measure to the early intellectual progress of this community. He attended Denison University, then Granville College, and wras for two years a teacher in the public schools of Zanesville, Ohio, and for two years a teacher in Shurtleff College in Illinois with his brother. A man of strong intellectuality, he has always read broadly, thinks deeply and is well informed concerning important events and questions of the day. In spirit and interests he seems yet in his prime and is a man of remarkable vitality for one of his years. After devoting some years to teaching school he turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits and is now the owner of an excellent farm of eighty-one acres a half mile north of Alexandria in Liberty township. He has made a specialty of sheep raising and this branch of his business has always proved to him a profitable source of income.

On the 4th of May, 1854, Mr. Castle was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Fassett, who was born in Johnstown, this county, January 31, 1835, and is a daughter of Harry and Clarissa (Peck) Fassett. The father was born in Cambridge, Vermont, May 17, 1794, and the mother in Halifax, Nova Scotia, January 7, 1803. She came to Licking county with her parents when fifteen years of age and Harry Fassett made the journey alone on horseback when twenty-seven years of age. He was educated in Middlebury, Vermont, and after removing to Ohio engaged in the practice of medicine in Johnstown for many years. He wedded Miss Clarissa Peck in this county and for a long period they were numbered among the most respected and valued residents of Johnstown but later Dr. Fassett retired from the active practice of his profession and for fifteen years resided in Granville. He afterward went to California, w'here he joined his children and there died May 19, 1872, while his wife passed away July 7, 1890. They were the parents of ten children who reached adult age: Elias, now deceased; Ann, eightv-four years of age, who is the widow of Parker Germain and has resided in California since 1851; Jane, who became the wife of Dr. Dalton but both are now deceased; N. Chittenden, who went to California in 1851 and died in that state in old age; Harris, who went to San Francisco in 1854; Mrs. Castle; John, who enlisted at Granville as a member of the Union army and died during the Civil war; Mary, who became the wife of Norman Adams, of Granville, and died in Iowa; Harry W., who died in California; and Willie, who is living in San Francisco.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Castle were bom six children. Clarence Fassett, the eldest, received his education in Denison University, took a post-graduate course at Yale, where he won the Doctor of Philosophy degree and is now a professor of Greek in the University of Chicago. He wedded Marv Shirk, of Greensburg, Indiana. Albert A., who attended the Denison LTniversity and Princeton University and the Law School of Cincinnati, after which he entered upon the practice of law, died at the age of forty years. Edward, who supplemented his course in Denison by study in Harvard University, wras for a number of years a teacher of history in Columbia University but ill health obliged him to give up the position. William E., a graduate of Denison University, who pursued a post-graduate course at Harvard, is now professor of zoology in Harvard and resides at Belmont, Massachusetts. He married Clara Bosworth and has three sons, William, Henry and Edward. Mary, a graduate of the Chicago University, who followed teaching until her health failed, is now with her brother in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Walter, who is likewise a graduate of Denison University and is now conducting the home farm, married Anna Patt and lias two children, Carolyn and William. Mr. and Mrs. Castle have every reason to be proud of their family, for, endowed with strong intellectual force, they have won positions of distinction in educational circles and are an honor and credit to their parents.

In his political views Mr. Castle has been a stalwart republican since the organization of the party. He and his family are all members of the Baptist church of Alexandria and have ever been mindful of their religious duties and their obligations to their fellowmen. Mr. and Mrs. Castle have now traveled life's journey together for more than fifty-five years, their mutual love and confidence increasing as time has passed on and they have met together the joys and sorrow, the adversity and prosperity which checker the careers of all. There is no more worthy or highly esteemed couple in all the county, for their lives have not been engrossed with the material things in an effort to win success. They have put forth effective activity in their support of intellectual and moral advancement as well, their interest therein being manifest in the way in which they provided their children with advanced educational opportunities.

Gabriel Houck

Gabriel Houck, who makes his home on a well improved farm of seventy-five acres, located in Burlington township, is a worthy representative of an old and prominent pioneer family of Licking county and one that is noted for longevity. The paternal grandfather, James Houck, removed to Licking county from Pennsylvania, and, entering land near Homer, became one of the first settlers of Burlington township. He was identified with its very earliest development and improvement and carried on general farming throughout a long period, his death occurring in Burlington township when he had reached almost the century mark, for he was more than ninety-nine years of age at the time of his demise. His son, Jacob Houck, was born on the home farm in Burlington township, June 9, 1812, and there he was reared to general agricultural pursuits. After reaching man's estate, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Critton, who was likewise a native of Burlington township, born in 1819, daughter of Gabriel Critton, who came to Licking county from Fairfield county, Ohio, and thus became a pioneer settler of Burlington township. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Houck located on the farm now owned by T. 1). Dean, located one mile south of Homer. Some years later, however, they removed to a farm adjoining our subject on the north, and there they spent their remaining years, the father passing away in 1895, when he had reached the advanced age of eighty-three years, while the mother preceded him to the home beyond a year previously, her death occurring in January, 1894, when she was about seventy-five years of age. The father was a life long democrat and although he was never active as an office holder he took a deep interest in the progress that was continually made in this section of the state and contributed his full share in bringing about improved conditions, which have eventually placed Licking county in the front rank with other sections of the state.

Gabriel Houck was born on his fathers farm, April 2, 1846, and early became familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the farm lad as he assists in the w'ork of plowing, planting and harvesting. His education was acquired in the common schools, wherein he obtained a fair knowledge of the English branches. When he was but eighteen years of age, feeling that he had been properly trained in the duties of the home farm and believing that he could successfully operate a farm on his own account, he rented his father's land and thus gave his attention to its cultivation for several years. However, in 1869, as a further means of establishing a home of his own, he was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe J. Dixon, a daughter of Archibald Dixon, a resident of Bennington township, Licking county, and now deceased.

Following his marriage Mr. Houck continued to operate the old home place as a renter, but after three years, through his own industry and careful management and the assistance of his estimable wife, he secured the funds which justified him in purchasing seventy-five acres of land in Burlington township. In the spring of 1873 he took up his abode on his newly acquired tract of land and this has continued to be his home to the present time. This has been made a valuable property through his own well directed efforts and careful cultivation of the fields. On the place stands a nice country residence and substantial outbuildings and the fields are devoted to general farming, in which Mr. Houck is meeting with good success. In addition to his home farm he also owns a tract of land in Bennington township, which is also a productive and arable property.

Mr. and Mrs. Houck have no children of their own, but out of the goodness of their hearts they have taken into their home five children, one of whom, Earl Clet, is still with them. Believing firmly in the principles and policy of the democratic party, Mr. Houck has given stanch support to its men and measures. Meriting the confidence of the public, lie has served for four terms as township trustee and two terms as assessor of the township, and his faithful service in this connection is his best recommendation for future claims. His fraternal relations are with Burlington Lodge, No. 551, K. P. He follows high ideals in his daily living, and his personality, the history of his life and his profound sense of integrity could be made the text of a lesson from which the young men of today could study success.

Finney E. Haas

Finney E. Haas, who owned and operated three hundred and forty-six acres of valuable land in Washington township, was born in the house in which he lived most of his life, on the 18th of September, 1851. His parents were William and Isabelle Haas, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Ireland. In 1808 the father accompanied his parents on their removal to Licking county, Ohio, where the grandfather entered a tract of land, on which he made his home until the time of his demise. The property then came into possession of William Haas, who resided thereon until called to his final rest in 1860. llis wife, long surviving him, passed away on the 1st of February, 1903. Their family numbered three children, namely: Mary E. and Martha, both of whom are deceased; and Finney E., of this review, also deceased.

Finney E. Haas enjoyed the advantages of a college education and remained under the parental roof until he had attained the age of thirty years. Subsequently he followed railroading for eighteen years, being employed successively as brakeman, conductor and vardmaster at Chicago, Illinois. In 1898 he returned to the home farm in this county and until his death gave his attention to the cultivation and improvement of the place, meeting with a creditable and gratifying measure of success in his undertakings. The property comprises three hundred and fortysix acres and in addition to the work of general farming he made a specialty of raising and breeding stock.

In 1888 Mr. Iiaas was united in marriage to Miss Rhoda Lawson, whose birth occurred in Missouri in 1854. In his political views he was a stanch republican, while fraternally he was connected with the Masons. He had an extensive circle of friends throughout the county of his nativity, his genuine personal worth commending him to the confidence and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He was widely recognized as one of the extensive landowners and prosperous citizens of the county, and also as one of the worthy representatives of a pioneer family who aided in the work of early development and progress here. He was called to final reward October 13, 1908.

A. »J. Cada, a substantial and prosperous farmer of McKean township, was born in Vermont, November 20, 1834. He is an enterprising and aggressive man, a representative citizen of the community and has creditably served the township in a number of political offices. His parents were Mowry and Abigail (Barber) Cada, his father having been a native of Rhode Island and his mother of Vermont. To this county Mowry Cada came in the year 1836 and dwelt in the same house, of which the subject of this review, who at that time was two years of age, is the present owner. He and his wife were the parents of the following children: Phoebe C., who was united in marriage with Frederick Smith, of McKean township; Sabra C. and Mary L., deceased ; and A. J. Cada. The father departed this life, February 9, 1888, and his wife September 4, 1893.

In the district schools of this county A. J. Cada acquired his education, having pursued his studies during the winter season and in the summer time assisted his father in the labors of the farm. After leaving school he actively engaged in aiding his father in carrying on the pursuit of agriculture until he was twentyeight years of age, when he assumed entire charge of the various interests of the farm. Since then he has remained on the old homestead and has applied himself energetically in the raising of various kinds of grain and stock. The tract of land which he has under cultivation embraces two hundred and eighty-five acres, in the development of which lie uses strictly modern methods. Mr. Cada keeps abreast of the times in everything pertaining to agriculture and aside from having a comfortable residence, his premises also supplied with ample barns, outbuildings and modern machinery and in fact everything requisite to successfully prosecute farming. Aside from the old home place he also possesses one hundred acres of valuable land in Granville township, which he operates in connection with his farm in McKean township. While he deals extensively in hay and grain he also raises and feeds cattle and has a number of head of the finest breeds.

On September 25, 1860, Mr. Cada wedded Miss Mary A. Conard, a native of this county, where her birth occurred November 19, 1840. She was one of the nine children of Mahlon and Mary Ann (Somerville) Conard, also natives of this county. Her mother departed this life September 24, 1889, and her father, August 27, 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Cada have been blessed with the following children: Joel M.; Charles G., who resides in Newark; and Joseph E., who is a

Mr. Cada and his wife have always been faithful to their religious obligations inasmuch as they have always considered that it is the first duty of man to seek first the kingdom of God and II is righteousness and consequently they have always been associated with church work and are now ardent supporters of the Baptist church. In politics Mr. Cada is an advocate of the democratic party, the principles of which he has thoroughly investigated and highly appreciates their fundamental character. He has always been enthusiastic during campaigns and by his vote and influence is active to the extent of his power in assisting the candidates of his party to secure office. He has rendered the township service as school director, trustee and public clerk. Mr. Cada is a man of high integrity of character and throughout his long career has been very energetic. It is due to his excellent management that he has made a success of life and that now at the advanced age of seventy-five years he can afford to enjoy somewhat of the leisure and comfort won by his many years of activity and usefulness. He has always been honest and straightforward in his transactions and therefore commands the respect and esteem of the citizens of the community in which he has so long resided.

Clement L. Riley

Clement L. Riley, who has won recognition as an able representative of the educational interests of Ohio, is now serving as superintendent of the schools of Kirkersville. His record has at all times been that of a progressive and publicspirited citizen, and his history is therefore a credit to his native county. He was born about four and a half miles southwest of Utica, June L 1863, and in the paternal line comes of Irish lineage. His great-grandfather was a native of Ireland, but, coming to America in colonial days, aided the colonies in their struggle for independence. He married a niece of Mad Anthony Wayne, the intrepid American general whose fearlessness in the face of danger won him this altogether complimentary title. Robert Riley, the grandfather, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, where his parents had located in pioneer times He married and reared a family of nine children: Elizabeth, deceased; one who died in infancy; Jane, who has also passed away; John William, the father of our sub' ject; Margaret, the wife of Jacob Johns, of Missouri; Miranda, who is the widow of John Keller, of Missouri; Hannah and Martha, who are deceased; and Albert.

John William Riley was born in Newton township, Licking county, but removed with his parents at the age of five years to Burlington township of the same county, where lie was reared amid the scenes and environments of frontier life. Having arrived at years of maturity, he wedded Angeline Plummer, a native of Iowa, who was brought to this country in her early girlhood. She had the following brothers and sisters: Eliza, who has passed away; Margaret; Amanda; Sarah; Mary; Rose, deceased; and William. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John William Riley was blessed with fourteen children, as follows: Clement L., of this review; Ida E., the wife of J. R. Haas, of this county; Emma R., who is the wife of Lemuel Hammond, of Zanesville; Albert Plummer, a resident of McKean township; John William, who lives on the home place in Burlington township; James Franklin, of Burlington township; Elbe M., the wife of Ellis Claggett; Mary, who is the wife of Lester Peters, of Bennington township; Robert, who resides with his mother on the home place; Clyde I). and Wesley E., both residents of Burlington township; Pearl, the deceased wife of Asa Wince, by whom she had two children; Bertha, who is the wife of Harry Hoar, of McKean township; and Fern, at home.

Clement L. Riley spent liis youthful days on his fathers farm and through the periods of vacation worked in the fields, and after he had completed his education gave a part of his time to farm work until he was twenty-five years of age. His early scholastic training was received in the district schools, and he later spent two terms in the Utica Normal, two terms in the Croton high school, one year in the Hanover high school, and two terms in the Denison Normal School. He also had tutors in Latin, and in 1884 he began teaching in the Centennial school in his home neighborhood, where he remained for two years. Later he spent a year as a teacher in Hanover township, and four years in Perry township. From the beginning his work in the schoolroom was highly satisfactory to the general public and led to his election to the superintendency of the Croton schools, where he remained from 1802 until 1900. He afterward engaged in teaching in Jersey for one year and for three years was superintendent of the Alexandria school. In 1905 he took charge of the schools at Kirkersville, where he has since remained. In the meantime he had taught in the normal school at Croton, in the Purity Normal in Eden township and in the Granville Normal, where he was teacher of mathematics. He has likewise been superintendent of the township schools of St. Albans township and in Kirkersville has done much to promote the standard of education, his work being followed by excellent results of a practical as well as progressive nature.

On the 8th of November, 1888, Mr. Riley was married to Miss Clara M. Taylor, who was born October 6, 18G8, a daughter of William and Catherine (Beckford) Taylor, the former a native of Fallsbury township and the latter of Mary Ann township. Mrs. Riley's maternal grandfather came to Ohio from Massachusetts on horseback, traveling for many days through a wilderness in a district into which it seemed that white men had scarcely ever penetrated. Mrs. Riley was one of a family of seven children: Flora, the wife of C. L. V. Miller, of Chesterville, Ohio; Virgil, deceased; Oliver, a resident of Chesterville ; Eleanor, who is the wife of C. L. V. Smith; Mrs. Riley; Frank, of Eden township; and Barney, who has passed away. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Riley were born two children: Walter Fay, born March 8, 1893; and a daughter who died July 10, 1900, when four months old.

Mr. Riley was county examiner from June, 1899, until August 31, 1905, covering a period of more than six years, and recently he has been elected county auditor, his public-spirited citizenship and well-known ability being a guarantee of what he will accomplish in this position. Mr. and Mrs. Riley both hold membership in the Church of Christ. For about fifteen years he has been a member of Center Lodge, No. 326, F. & A. M., of Johnstown, and also belongs to Alexandria Lodge, No. 704, K. P., in which lie has passed all of the chairs. He likewise belongs to Myrtle Lodge, No. 350, I. O. O. F., of Granville, and to Alexandria Camp, No. 6019, M. W. A. He is always interested in matters of public moment, keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day, political and otherwise, and has taken part in several debates on the tariff question. He has always been a student, reading broadly and thinking deeply, and his views are based upon logical conclusions drawn from the facts.

F. A. Crane

F. A. Crane, who since 1892 lias been secretary and manager of the Ice and Cold Storage Company of Newark, is numbered among the prominent, energetic and progressive business men of the city, belonging to that class of representative Americans who in promoting individual success also advance the general prosperity, lie was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, on the 16th of February, 1846. His father, M. E. Crane, was also a native of Muskingum county, representing one of the oldest families of the state. The grandfather, Evan Crane, came to Ohio from Pennsylvania in 1805. Hardly two years had passed since the admission of the state to the Union, and there were great sections of Ohio into which the white race had not ventured. The Indian population was far more numerous than the white, and uncut forests and undeveloped prairies indicated to what limited extent the work of improvement had been carried forward. Casting in his lot with the pioneer settlers, Evan Crane turned his attention to farming and aided in reclaiming the wild land for the purpose of civilization. His son, M. E. Crane, was reared on the farm, but in 1873 removed to Newark, where he spent the remainder of his days in honorable retirement from business. He had led a useful and active life and had acquired a substantial competence. He died on the 2d of January, 1901, at the age of eighty-two years, and is still survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary M. (Huff) Crane, who is also a native of Muskingum county, and is now in her eighty-fifth year.

After mastering the elementary branches of learning in the public schools of Muskingum county, F. A. Crane continued his education in the Muskingum College at Concord and in Denison University, where he spent two years as a student. From early youth he manifested considerable mechanical skill and ingenuity, and invented a patent hay carrier, at which he worked for three or four years. In 1873 he became a resident of Newark, where he has made his home for more than a third of a century. Here he engaged in the millinery and fancy goods business, in partnership with his brother, 0. W. Crane, for nineteen years, the enterprise proving a profitable source of revenue, for the business was carefully conducted along modern and progressive lines, and the demands of the public were carefully studied. They were thus able to place upon the market goods that found a ready sale and their straightforward dealing also contributed to their success. In 1892 F. A. Crane withdrew from that line and organized the Newark Ice and Cold Storage Company, of which he has since been the secretary and manager. He is moreover a director of the Newark Trust Company and the Newark Gearwood Company. His business enterprise is undaunted by any ordinary difficulties or obstacles, his determination enabling him to carry forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes.

In 1878 Mr. Crane was married to Miss Lavonia L. Wright, a native of Licking county, and a daughter of Robert Wright. The Wright family came from Vermont to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Crane have one daughter, Lilian, now the wife of Charles F. Rhodes. They are constant and helpful members of the Second Presbyterian church, contributing generously to its support and taking a helpful part in its various activities, while Mr. Crane is serving as one of its trustees. He holds friendship inviolable, and as true worth may always win his regard he has a very extensive circle of friends and his life demonstrates the truth of the Emersonian statement that "the wav to win a friend is to be one." No plan or movement for the benefit of the city along lines of progress and improvement seeks his aid in vain. The public work that he has done has largely been of a nature that has brought no pecuniary reward and yet he has cooperated in many movements for the general good. He is free from ostentation or display, but true worth cannot be overlooked and all who know him speak of him in terms of praise and kindly regard.

Willard Warner

Willard Warner was born in Granville, Ohio, September 4, 1826, his parents being Willard and Eliva (Williams) Warner, while his paternal grandparents were Daniel and Martha (Knowlton) Warner. He is a great-grandson of Captain Daniel Warner, a second lieutenant in the Revolution, and a descendant of the Vermont Warners, Holbrooks and Knowltons. He was married on the 4th of March, 1856, to Eliza, daughter of E. S. and Mary (Burnham) Woods, of Newark, Ohio. His demise occurred on the 23d of November, 1906.

Willard Warner was graduated from Marietta College in 1845, winning the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts, and in 1849 went to California in search of gold. In 1852 he removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, and came to Newark in 1854, becoming treasurer of the Newark Machine Works in that year, while in 1856 he was made general manager. In 1860 he was a delegate to the national republican convention from the capital district of Ohio. At the outbreak of the Civil war he joined the Federal army as major of the Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry and took part in the attack on Fort Donelson, the siege of Corinth and the Vicksburg campaign. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel and took part in the battles of Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and Ringgold. He was appointed inspector general and served on General Sherman's staff during the Atlanta campaign; was promoted colonel of the One Hundred and Eightieth Ohio Volunteers, October 20, 1864; was brevetted brigadier general and major general of volunteers in March, I860, and was mustered out of the volunteer service in July, 1865.

Returning to Newark, Ohio, he served as a member of the Ohio state senate in 1866-7, and went to Alabama, being there engaged in cotton planting in 1865, 1866 and 1867. He was a representative in the Alabama legislature in 1868, and was elected to the United States senate as a republican on the 25th of July, 1868, serving until March, 1871. He was a collector of customs at Mobile, Alabama, in 1871 and 1872, and declined the appointment of governor of New Mexico by President Grant and likewise that of United States minister to the Argentine Republic. He was a member of the republican national convention of 1860, 1868, 1876, 1880 and 1888. In 1873 he removed to Tecumseh, Alabama, where he built the Tecumseh Blast Furnace for the Tecumseh Iron Company, of which he was president and general manager until 1889. In 1887 and 1888 he built two charcoal blast furnaces at West Nashville, Tennessee. The year 1890 witnessed liis removal to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and in 1897 he was chosen a member of the Tennessee house of representatives. The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Marietta College in 1885. He was identified for several years as a director in the Chattanooga Savings Bank, Chattanooga Wagon Company, Richmond Spinning Mill and the Chattanooga Coffin & Casket Company, being president of the last named concern. He was also first vice president of the Chattanooga Manufacturers* Association. He became a companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States in 1884 and in 1905 was elected as commander of the Ohio Commandery.

James Leech

Among the men who have been influenced in promoting the agricultural interests of this part of the state is James Leech, a prosperous farmer of Licking township, whose birth occurred in Harrison county, Ohio, July 22, 1838. His parents, James and Annie (Teets) Leech, were natives of the state of Pennsylvania, the former, born near the battle-ground of Gettysburg, removed with his parents to Jefferson county, where he was reared, and subsequently went to Harrison county, where he followed the trade of shoemaking. In 1864 he removed to Iowa, locating in Henry county, where he engaged in the manufacture of shoes, in connection with operating a shoe store, until his death, which occurred in 1885. He was twice united in marriage, his first wife being Mary Hutton, of Jefferson countv, Ohio, by whom he had three children, namely: Margaret, deceased; John, a retired farmer residing in Keokuk county, Iowa; and Abner H., deceased, who served for four years in an Ohio regiment during the Civil war and was confined in Libbv, Andersonville, and Salisbury prisons. Their mother having departed this life, Mr. Leech was united in marriage with Annie Teets, who departed this life in 1888. Their children were: Catharine, deceased; Mary;

James; Robert; Nancy C. ; Samuel, who served four years in the Union army during the Civil war, taking part in every battle during General Sherman's campaign, and is now deceased; Henry, William and Jennie, all of whom are deceased.