Licking Township (part 4 of 42)

In the common schools of his native village, W. M. Black received a fair education. On attaining his majority he began life for himself emptyhanded. In 1878 he came to Granville, where for nearly two years he was employed by his uncle, W. P. Kerr, then President of the Female Seminary. Afterward he spent one summer in Iowa, working as a farm laborer. January 1, 1881, he returned to Granville and embarked in the coal and draying business, in which he lias since been

Socially, Mr. Black is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Eellows and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and takes considerable interest in the work of these organizations. Politically he is a supporter of the Democratic party, believing that its principles will best enhance the prosperity of the country. lie is entitled to the respect of all who know him, as by his own unaided efforts lie has achieved success as the result of industry, perseverance and business sagacity.

HERMAN E. SAMSON, M. D., settled in Newark November 3, 18G8, and here he has since resided with the exception of eighteen months spent in Kansas. He was born in Mina Township, Chautauqua County, N. Y., May 22, 1830, and is the son of George and Lucmila (Camp) Samson, natives respectively of Vermont and Massachusetts. The first representative of the family in America was his great-grandfather, George Samson, who came from England and settled in Vermont, where Grandfather George Samson was born; the latter was for many years a clergyman in the Baptist Church.

In an early day the father of our subject removed from Vermont to New York and settled in the woods of Chautauqua County, where he cleared and improved a farm. While residing there his house was burned to the ground and one child was lost. Later lie removed to Byron Center, Genesee County, where he followed the trade of a cooper. He was similarly engaged in Ohio, whither he came in 1848, sojourning for one year in Granville and several years at Alexandria and Delaware. His next removal was to Iowa City, Iowa, and thence he went to Mt. Pleasant, the same state, where his death occurred in January, 1861, at the

In the parental family there were four sons and three daughters who reached mature years. They were: Alfred, who died in Batavia, N. Y.; Herman E., our subject; Maria, who died unmarried; William II., a soldier in the Union army, belonging to an Iowa regiment, and who died in Kansas; Sarah, who became the wife of a minister residing in California; Andrew C, a soldier in an Iowa regiment during the late war, and a physician by profession, who when last heard from was in Colorado; and Isabelle, who is married and lives in Los Angeles, Cal. The parents were worthy Christian people, and active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Between the years of four and eighteen, the subject of this notice lived in Genesee County, N. Y., where he worked on a farm for $6 per month, and also assisted his father in the cooper's shop. He accompanied the family to Ohio, and at Alexandria commenced to read medicine, which he afterward practiced with his preceptor. In 1855 he went to Iowa and opened an office in Washington County, also spending one year at Tipton. Upon his return to the Buckeye State he settled at Hartford, where he practiced his profession for three years. In 1864 he went back to Alexandria, where he again formed a partnership with his former preceptor, continuing in that way for a few years. He then traveled for a drug house for one year, after which became to Newark. Here he has since been a prominent and successful physician, taking rank among the foremost practitioners of the count}-. For two years he had an office in Columbus, but also retained his practice in this city.

In August, 1851, Dr. Samson married Miss Bettie D., daughter of David Buxton, and a native of Vermont, though at the time of her marriage a resident of Alexandria, Ohio. They have four children: Belle, who married James E. Upliam, of Newark; Oscar B., a resident of this city; Jennie, wife of Cara Ferguson, of Columbus, Ohio; and Frank B., who lives in Newark. In connection with his practice, the Doctor carries on a drug business at this place, so that he has little leisure for outside affairs. However, he takes an intelli- gent interest in political matters, and supports the principles of the Republican party with fidelity and energy, lie is a member of the Physio-Medical Association of Physicians and Surgeons of Ohio, and has enjoyed the distinction of serving as its President, in which responsible position he was instrumental in promoting the growth and usefulness of the organization.

< X TjILLIAM P. DEBEVOISE, an efficient X/X,/ and successful agriculturist residing on section 24, Mary Ann Township, was born in Licking County one mile east of his present home, the date of his birth being March 4, 1842. He is the fourth in the family of eight children born to Courtland and Margaret (Lamberson) Debevoise, both of whom were natives of New York City and were there married. They died in Mary Ann Township, the father in 1865, at the age of fifty-nine years, and the mother in 1871, aged fifty-eight years, three months and nine days.

Of the brothers and sisters of our subject we note the following: George is a resident of Mary Ann Township; Ruth married John Pennandnow lives in Missouri; Maria, Mrs. Erastus Francis, lives in Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio; David died unmarried at the age of twenty-two; Martha became the wife of Lewis Shaw and lives in Lockport, Licking County; Eliza married Thomas Ramsey and died in Delaware County, this state; John died at the age of fifteen years. The early life of our subject was spent upon his father's farm, and his education was gained in the common schools of the locality.

May 2, 1804, Mr. Debevoise enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Ohio Infantry,a regiment organized for one hundred days' service, doing with his company to Martinsburg, \V. Ya., he assisted in guarding the Baltimore &

Ohio Railroad and there remained until he was captured by the enemy July 3, 1864. He was taken via Lynchburg to Andersonville, where he spent the ensuing ten months with the exception of short intervals when it was necessary to remove the prisoners to avoid capture. None know better than does he what it meant to be a prisoner in the dungeons of the south during the dying struggle of the Confederacy. A thousand times he suffered death, though life continued. He was the victim of scurvy, jaundice, diarrhoea, and all the ills engendered by scanty and unwholesome food, exposure to scorching sun and chilly wind without protection.

At the time of the surrender of Lee and Johnston, when the struggle of the south ended in hopeless defeat, Mr. Debevoise was turned outside the stockake, conveyed to Jacksonville, Fla., and there released. This was on the 29th of April, 1865, and he was discharged from the service on the 3d of June following. The first year after his return from the war was spent under the care of physicians, and it was not until after some years that he was able to do the lightest manual labor. To this day he suffers from the effects of imprisonment, and by reason of his many disabilities incurred when in the service of the countiy he is a pensioner of the Government.

September 29, 1861, previous to his enlistment in the army, Mr. Debevoise married Mary Ann Hughes, who was horn in Kent, England, December 3, 1832. She is the eldest of eleven children, nine of whom are living, and all in the United States. When a child of eight years she accompanied her parents, John and Mary A. (Bourne) Hughes, from the Mother Country to Ohio, settling in Madison Township, this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Debevoise have been born two children. The elder, James Edgar, was born March 15, 1862, and has always resided with his parents, being at present in charge of the home farm. Laura Belle, who was born August 15, 1875, is being educated in the excellent public schools of the neighborhood.

In religious belief the family is identified with the United Brethren Church. Politically, Mr. Debevoise affiliates with the Republicans and takes an active interest in public affairs. Socially he is connected with the Prisoners of the War Association, also Lemcrt Post No. 71, G. A. R. The farm which he owns consists of ninety-five acres of well improved and tillable land and bears all the improvements of a first-class estate.

WILLIAM DUDGEON. Thirty-four years ago, under the administration of President Buchanan, the ollice of Postmaster at Wilkin's Run was conferred upon the subject of this notice. To-day, under the second administration of President Cleveland, he is still serving in that capacity. Through all the intervening years he has held the position continuously, with the exception of a period of two years. Nor has he ever been called upon to renew his bond, except upon one occasion, about fifteen years ago.

A native of Ohio, our subject was born near Kenyon College, in Knox County, February 18, 1822. There he attended the subscription schools, but his educational advantages were limited on account of the fact that he was orphaned at the age of six by his father's death, which sad event left his widowed mother with nine children dependent upon her. The father, Moses Dudgeon, was born in Ireland, but emigrated to the United States in childhood and grew to mature years in New York. In company with two brothers, he came to Knox County, Ohio, where he wooed and won Miss Rebecca Humphreys. Their wedding was solemnized in their own log cabin in Knox County in 1817, and upon that farm they continued to reside until the death of the father, in 1828. The mother remained there about fortytwo years afterward, when she went to live with her son Abram. She died in 1888, at the ripe old age of eighty-nine.

were all born in the log cabin in Knox County, where the parents were married. Of the family, five are now living. Hugh, the eldest, was born in 1818, and now resides in Princeton, Wis.; Sarah, who married Dr. Williams, had one child, a son, and died after three years of wedded life; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Burkholder, lives in Centreburgh, Knox County; the next in order of birth were our subject and his twin sister, Mary Ann, the latter of whom died unmarried in 1890; Jacob now resides in Licking County; Abram and Isaac were twins the former now living in Sun bury, Delaware County, Ohio, while the latter is deceased; Rebecca died in early childhood.

In this county, in 1845, William Dudgeon married Miss Sarah A. Albaugh, who was born here in November, 1822. Four children bless the union. Frank 15., a farmer, born October 16, 1856, married Mary E. Nichols, and they have three daughters, the eldest twelve years of age; Laura J., who married Edward Magher, resides in Columbia Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; Ora M. married William Richards, a farmer residing in Mary Ann Township; and John W., a successful farmer, married Ida Nichols, and they live with his parents.

Prior to 1860 Mr. Dudgeon was engaged in farming and stock-raising, but during that year he purchased a stock of general merchandise and engaged in business at Wilkin's Run, which he has continued to the present day. As above stated, he was appointed Postmaster at Wilkin's Run during President Buchanan's administration, and still holds the ollice. He has always taken an active part in political affairs and votes with the Democratic party. For six years he served as Assessor of his township. Socially, he is a Mason and a charter member of Acacia Lodge No. 464, at Wilkin's Run, in which he has filled all the otlices except that of Worshipful Master. He is liberal in his religious views, but attends the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his good wife is a member.

Beginning in life without capital, by industry and economy Mr. Dudgeon had accumulated #800 prior to 1860. This money he invested in his mercantile business, and since then has been reason- ably successful. While lie has not gained great wealth, he has had sufficient to give his children excellent advantages, and still reserve enough to provide the declining years of himself and wife with every comfort that will contribute to their happiness and well-being.

ROBERT 15. STONE. One of the most beautiful tracts of land in Licking County consists of two hundred and five acres located in the township of Newton. It has been owned by the subject of this biographical notice for nearly a quarter of a century, and by thorough tillage and good management has been the source of a good income. The soil is naturally fertile and has been developed toils full capacity; all needful buildings have been erected and the natural beaut}' of the scenery enhanced by tasteful structures and orderly arrangement.

Born near the village of Denton, in Orange Count}', N. Y., September 26, 1838, our subject is the son of Uriah and Mary (Dodge) Stone. His childhood years were passed in the county of his birth, whence he removed with his parents to Broome County, N. Y., and there remained for ten years. His educational advantages were limited, but being a man of close observation and considerable fondness for leading, he has acquired a broad information upon topics of current interest. While living in Broome County he learned the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed there for some time, but which he was not sufficiently fond of to continue for his life occupation.

The year 1865 witnessed the advent of Mr. Stone in Licking County and for the six ensuing years he made his home in Mary Ann Township. Thence he came to Newton Township, where he has since resided. As time has passed by, he has erected all the buildings necessary to the successful management of a model farm and has also introduced labor-saving machinery. As an agriculturist he is practical, persevering and capable, and these qualities have brought him worldly prosperity. In addition, his business transactions have been above reproach and his social relations genial and pleasant, so that he has gained the esteem of his associates.

In the fall of 1866, in Newton Township, occurred the marriage of Mr. Stone and Miss Sarah Lock. This lady was born in 1848 and is the daughter of William Lock, of Newton Township. Four children have blessed the union, James F., Clara, Grace and Edith. As an enthusiastic advocate of the principles of the Democratic party, Mr. Stone is well known throughout the county, and has been prominent for years in the ranks of that political organization. For fifteen consecutive years he has served as Township Trustee and is the present incumbent of that office. A man of his calibre and good standing is necessarily looked upon by his fellow-citizens as one most worthy to fill public ollice, and his service for so many years as Township Trustee proves better than words that he has discharged his duties to the satisfaction of all concerned. At different times he has also been chosen to fill other local offices.

Socially Mr. Stone is identified with the Masonic fraternity. He and his wife are devoted Christians and are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They are intelligent, kind and social, and enjoy the respect of their acquaintances, many of whom have been associated with them to a greater or less extent ever since their arrival in the county.

ST^T L B E RT NICHOLS. Throughout the j \ greater part of his life this gentleman was a resident of Licking County, and at the time of his death doubtless no citizen was more favorably known than he. During an honorable career as an agriculturist he displayed the possession of untiring perseverance, great energy and excellent judgment, and while he did not gain great wealth, he accumulated a comfortable competence. As a veteran of the late war, as well as a

Guernsey County. Ohio, was tlie birthplace of Albert Nichols, and April 11, 1834, the date of his advent into the world, lie was a member of one of the well known Colonial families, the first representatives in America having come hither in 1729. His boyhood years were somewhat uneventfully passed, and at the age of twenty-live, in 1860, lie established domestic ties, being at that time united with Miss Rhoda Hughes, who was born in Madison Township, Licking County, July 20. 1810. Mrs. Nichols is of English lineage, and is the daughter of John and Mary Ann (Bourne) Hughes, who came to this county in May, 1840.

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes consisted of eleven children, of whom Rhoda was the seventh in order of birth. Nine of the number are now living. John, a brother, was a soldier in the late war, serving as a member of Company E, Thirtyfifth Ohio Infantry; he was taken by the enemy at the battle of Marti iisburg, W. Va., and died in a prison in South Carolina. Three Other brothers. William, James and Edward, were also valiant soldiers during the Rebellion, but fortunately were neither captured nor wounded. Mr. Nichols during the war was also a member of Company E, Ohio Infantry, and rendered faithful service to the cause of the Union. As a soldier's widow, Mrs. Nichols is now in receipt of a pension of $8 per month.

Throughout his entire active life Mr. Nichols enjoyed excellent health, but died February 11, 1888, as the result of an accident. While at work in the timber a tree fell upon him and he died the same evening. His sudden demise was greatly mourned by all with whom business or social relations had brought him into contact; in every duty, as citizen, friend, husband and father, he had been faithful. While not active in political affairs, he gave his influence and ballot to the candidates of the Republican party, the platform of which lie advocated.

Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were the parents of three sons and three daughters, of whom we note the following: Mary E., the wife of Frank Dudgeon, resides at Wilkin's Run; Volney married Carrie

Bourne, and is a farmer in Madison Township; John F. aids in tilling the soil of the home farm; Ida became the wife of John Dudgeon, and lives with the latter's parents; Abner and Grace remain with their mother. In religious belief, Mis. Nichols and her children are members of the Christian Church, and are highly esteemed both in religious and social circles. The home farm consists of fifty -three acres, upon which are raised the various cereals, as well as stock of good grades. The land is improved with a cozy residence, substantial barn and an orchard of bearing trees which affords a good revenue. Under the skillful management of Mrs. Nichols and her sons, the farm is one of the best in the township.

WILLIAM N. FULTON. The life record of this gentleman is worthy of careful perusal, for it shows how a poor boy. without capital or influential friends, solely by the exercise of an indomitable will, untiring industry and great perseverance, has gained a place among the moneyed men of Newark and the esteem of all the citizens of the community. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., January 23, 1841, and is a son of Robert and Keziah (Newlon) Fulton, natives of the same county.

As early as 1813 the Fulton family emigrated to Ohio and settled on a farm near Homer, Licking County. After two years spent in clearing and improving that place the father returned to Pennsylvania, hoping that the change would benefit his health. Three years later he returned to Licking County, and his death occurred at Granville in 1864, at the age of fifty-three years. His widow is still living (1894) and makes her home with William N., being now seventy-seven years old.

In politics Robert Fulton was a Democrat and for many years served as Justice of the Peace. He was a man of fine education and in early manhood was a school teacher. His principal occupation in life was that of an agriculturist, although while residing in Licking County he conducted a mercantile store at Homer. He was a correspondent for the Adwcaie at Newark when W. D. Morgan was its editor. Possessing sincere religious principles, he was until death a devout member of the Presbyterian ('lunch and served as Sunday-school Superintendent. Kind hearted and generous in disposition, no hand that was stretched out to him for aid was ever turned empty away. Notwithstanding his benefactions he accumulated a competence and at his demise left a valuable estate.

In the parental family there were two sons, of whom our subject is the younger. The elder, Henry II., was born in 1839, enlisted in Company E, Twentieth Ohio Infantry, and served for three years. At the expiration of his period of service he again enlisted, marched with his regiment to the front, and near the close of the war was killed at Goldsboro, N. C, by Wheeler's Cavalry. At the time of his death he was a non-commissioned officer. William N., of this sketch, was two years of age when brought to Ohio by his parents. During boy] d be assisted in clearing and improving the home farm, and he was obliged to work hard t" place the land under cultivation. Farming was his chosen occupation until he was thirty-five, when lie removed to Newark and embarked in the lumber business, which he had previously conducted in Homer in connection with his agricultural pursuits.

At Newark Mr. Fulton also followed contracting anil building and conducted an extensive trade as a dealer in hard wood logs and lumber. He made large shipments of walnut and cherry to Scotland and Germany. His connection with that business is still maintained, though the entire management lias been placed in the hands of the other partner, David II. Ramey. In 1ST'.) Mr. Fulton was elected Treasurer of Licking County, in which responsible position be served for two terms, being the first Treasurer in the new court house. In ISHOastock company was formed, with him as President, and purchased the Newark Advocate, with which he was connected for four years.

Fulton owns several improved farms in this county. In 18G4 he married Miss Belle, daughter of Milton and Emily Selby and a native of Homer, Licking County. Bight children have been born to this union. Politically a Democrat, Mr. Fulton is one of the influential workers of the party and has held various otlices of trust. For fifteen years he has been a Trustee of the Second Presbyterian Church, and is also officiating as Warden.

S~y EOROE W. CHASE. To this gentleman V^ T belongs the distinction of being, in point of years of active business, the oldest representative of his profession in Newark. His photograph gallery was established here in 1864, since which time he has built up one of the most popular art studios in this part of the state, and now, in addition to his establishment in this city, he conducts a nourishing business in that line both at Granville and Thorn vi lie. Associated with him is his son, a young man of superior information and ability.

The Chase family traces its ancestry to Aquilla Chase, who came to this country in the ''Mayflower." His descendants have been numbered among the most patriotic of our citizens. The great-grandfather of our subject, Samuel Chase, enlisted at Bangor, Me., for service in the Revolutionary War, where he endured all the hardships and privations incident to those perilous times. Grandfather Samuel Chase was a brave soldier in the War of 1812, at the close of which he returned to his farm in Vermont, but later removed to Whitehall, N. Y., and there resided until death. The father of our subject, George W. Chase, Sr., was born in 1814 and in youth learned the trade of a carpenter. For some years he followed contracting and building at Oswego and Rochester, N. Y., but now resides upon a farm in Allegany County. His wife was Maria, daughter of Miner

Terry, who was a son of a Revolutionary soldier. In company with her parents she removed to Oswego, N. Y., where she married. Her death occurred at Nunda, N. Y., March 15, 1855. The parents were connected with the Methodist Church, and all the ancestors, so far as known, were members either of that denomination or the Presbyterian.

Our subject is the eldest of four children, the others being, Rebecca, who married Eb. Kingslcy and died in Wiscoy, N. Y.; Emma, the wife of Charles Moses, who lives in Wiscoy, N. Y.; and Hannah J., the wife of D. Speer, of Newark. After the death of the mother of these children, the father married Mary Billington, and the union resulted in the birth of four children, all residentsof Wiscoy, N. Y.: Benjamin, Moses, Mary and Sarah. George W., of this sketch, attended the common schools and learned the trade of a carpenter in boyhood. In December, 1858, he came to Ohio from Nunda, N. Y., and stopped at Zanesville, where he entered the employ of his maternal uncles, who were United States mail contractors. With them he went to Kansas and assisted them in slocking new mail routes, remaining in that state for almost a year. As this was during the time of the border troubles, the Indians were vindictive and life in the Sunflower State was one not only of hardship but also of peril.

Returning to Zanesville, Mr. Chase took charge of the stage and omnibus line in that city for his uncles. In April, 18(51, he responded to the first call for volunteers, and on the 16th of that month he was mustered in with Company H, First Ohio Infantry. Joining the Army of the Potomac he served for four months, although he had enlisted for but three. Upon his return to Ohio he was commissioned Lieutenant and engaged in recruiting service for one year, after which he was assigned to Company A, Eighty-eighth Ohio Infantry, and served as First Lieutenant and Quartermaster.

When his commission expired Mr. Chase joined Company A, Eleventh Ohio Independent Sharpshooters, in which he served until May, 1864, as Orderly-Sergeant. He was wounded by bushwhackers and at Fairfax and the first battle of Bull

Run received slight wounds. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but succeeded in effecting his escape. At Cynthiana, Ky., in September, 1862, he was captured by Morgan '8 band butagain escaped. His health having been shattered by the hardships of the war, upon his return to Ohio he was unable to work at his trade, and consequently turned his attention to photography, which he had learned in boyhood.

In 1862 Mr. Chase married Miss Kate A. Huff, who was born in Wheeling, W. Va.,and is a daughter of Richard and Catherine Huff. Three children were born of this union, of whom Nellie died at the age of three years. Frank A. is associated with his father in business. Minnie is the wife of Charles Ashbaugh, of the firm of Ashbaugh & Deitrick, of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Chase is Past Grand of Newark Lodge No. 623, I. O. 0. F., and is also Past Commander of Lemert Post No. 71, G. A. R. He has been a delegate to the National Encampment three times, to the State Encampment eight times, has served on the National Encampment staff for three years and on the State Department staff for four years. For three years he was interested in a printing office and has been an occasional contributor to the journals of the day. For twelve years he has been a Director in the Home Building Association. His political views are in harmony with the platform of the Republican party, which he always supports. He and his family have a pleasant home at No. 127 West Main Street.

(Tp* DAM MAIIARG. Though of foreign birth, / - \ no resident of Mary Ann Township is more patriotic than the subject of this sketch, who has a record as a soldier in the late war of which he may well be proud. He is a native of Belfast, Ireland, and was born on Christmas Day of 1835. His parents were also natives of Belfast, where the father died. The widowed mother took passage on a sailing-vessel bound for America in 1840, accompanied by five of her six

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Reaching the shores of the United States, the little family proceeded westward to Newark, Ohio. The mother spent the balance of her days in Licking County, where she died about 1888. One of her sons, William John, remained in the Mother Country, where he still makes his home. His entire life has been devoted to the occupation of a ship-builder, and his eleven sons are all mechanics in Belfast. Hugh, who served for three years in the late war as a member of the Twenty-fifth Ohio Infantry, now receives a pension on account of injuries received in the service; he lives at Utica, Licking County, retired from business. Mary Ann married Charles Weise and resides in this county. James died in Licking County, and Samuel, as above mentioned, died on the ocean. After coming to this country, the mother was again married, and at the time of he]- death was the wife of Alfred ( i lover.

In the public schools of Licking County, Adam Maharg gained a practical education, to which he has since added by self-culture. At Newark, in 1862, he enlisted as a member of Company G, Seventy -sixth Ohio Infantry, and was assigned to duty in the Army of the Mississippi. The first engagement was at Arkansas Post, near Little Rock, Ark., where the regiment suffered severely. Later he took part in the engagements at Young's Point, Yazoo Mountain, Chickasaw Bayou, and the blockade of Vicksburg. At the latter place he was in great peril, as he worked on the canal around the city under constant fire. The regiment then marched via Mobile to the Mississippi, crossing that river forty-live miles above New Orleans, where they had a severe engagement at Grand Gulf.

From that place the regiment proceeded to Raymond, Miss., still following the retreating enemy. Next they went to Canton, and from there to Jackson, Miss., where they had a two days' light. Their next engagement was at Champion Hills, where the Seventy-sixth lost more men than in any other battle, as compared with the number in line. Going from Champion Hills to Black Liver, they took part in a severe engagement, and after a hard light gained the heights of Vicksburg, May 18. They were in continuous battle from that date until July 4, when the city surrendered to General Grant. The city surrendered on the 3d, Saturday, but General Grant refused to accept the surrender until the 4th, Sunday.

At three o'clock on the afternoon of July 4, 1863, the Seventy -sixth was returned to Black River Bridge to meet the rebel General Johnston, who stood for a hard light, but retreated to Canton. There our subject left the regiment, owing to the expiration of his term of service, together with physical inability to longer stand the severe duties required of him. He was discharged at Champion Hills, and furnished transportation from Vicksburg home, reaching the latter place after three years' absence.

While on duty moving commissary stores at the Yazoo River, Mr. Maharg received an injury by being crushed by a barrel slipping out of the hands of another soldier who was rolling it up hill. The barrel, which was full, passed directly over him and crushed several ribs, thus permanently disabling him for active manual labor. As a partial compensation for his services he receives a pension from the Government. In 1865 lie traveled extensively over the west, finally purchasing two hundred acres in Monona County, Iowa, which he still owns. After a year in the west, he returned to Licking County, and this has been his home since, though he has visited the western states several times.

On the 9th of October, 1866, Mr. Maharg married Miss Martha Moore, who was born in 1840, upon the farm where she now lives. Her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth (Nicely) Moore, wrere natives of Pennsylvania and early settlers of Mary Ann Township, Licking County, where the father died. The mother, now in her ninetieth year (1894), makes her home with Mrs. Maharg. Of their family of nine children, six still bless the home of Mr. Maharg and his good wife. George and Robert were twins, and the latter died in infancy. Martha and Wallace are also deceased. The others, Samuel, Harvey, Allen, Martha Ellen, Ella and John, have enjoyed the benefits of the public schools, and are a bright, handsome and intelligent family

Mr. and Mrs. Maharg jointly own a fine farm of two hundred and forty-seven acres on section 6, which bears excellent improvements. In politics he has no particular political ties, but is as firm in his allegiance to the Union as during the dark days of the Rebellion. In no sense of the word is ho an office seeker, and though solicited frequently to accept nomination, has invariably declined to do so. For the past fourteen years he has been identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Though not espousing the cause of Christianity, he believes in and lives up to the teachings of the Golden Rule, and his honorable, upright life has won for him the esteem of his associates.

Hon. Marvin Morgan Munson

HON. MARVIN MORGAN MUNSON. There are few of the residents of Licking County who are unfamiliar with the name introducing this sketch. It is that of a gentleman who, alike in the field of journalism and in the halls of legislature, has ably represented his fellow-citizens and has championed with pen and tongue the cause of truth and justice. Though now retired from active business cares and in the twilight of life, his mental powers have suffered no diminution, but his intellect is as keen and forcible as in days gone by.

The father of our subject, Augustine Munson, was a member of the colony that settled at Granville in 1805, he having come hither from his native town, Granville, Mass. lie married Polly Mead, a native of Chittenden County. Vt., and a lady possessing superior ability, which was transmitted in a marked degree to her offspring. The family consisted of Wvv sons and two daughters, all of whom attained maturity, but all are now deceased excepting the subject of this sketch. He was born in Granville, Ohio, September 24, 1822, and was the fourth of the sons. He was reared upon the home farm, situated one and threequarters miles east of this place, and received a liberal education in the Granville Academy.

At the age of nineteen years Mr. Munson entered the law otlice of Judge Finch, of Delavan, and was admitted to the Bar about two years later. In 1845 he settled in Troy, Miami County, where he engaged in practice for ten years. Soon after his arrival there be began editorial work on the Troy Times, of which he later became the owner and which was the leading organ of the Whig party in that section. lie continued the publication of the paper until about 1 H .j ."» , and through his influence it increased in popularity and influence among the people. Largely through his influence the Legislature of the state passed a bill in the session of 1851-52, granting a charter to the Dayton & Michigan Railroad.

Owing to failing health Mr. Munson abandoned his journalistic career, and returning to Granville, engaged in farming until 1880, the date of his removal to the cit3r. In early life he was a Whig, the principles of which he supported until the dissolution of the party. In 1856 he supported General Fremont and voted with the Republican party until 1872, when he voted for Horace Greeley for President. Since that time he has advocated the principles of Democracy. In August, 1862, he raised a company of sixty-seven men and became Captain of Company I), One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Infantry, but after seven months of active service failing health rendered his resignation necessary. For some time he was Justice of the Peace, and served as Mayorof Granville for two years. In 1880 he was elected by the Sixteenth District as a member of the State Board of Equalization, and in 1890 represented Licking County in the State Legislature.

In July, 1850, Mr. Munson married Emma S. Culbertson, a native of Miami County and the second daughter of Capt. Robert II. and Rhoda (Lampson) Culbertson. They are the parents of eight children, viz.: Augustine Robert, who was born in 1851 and now lives in Tcxarkana, Ark.; l.orinda Linn, who was born in 1855; Stanley Rupert, who was born in 1858; Mary Samantha, whose birth occurred in 1860; Anna Rosecrans, born in 1862; Nora Emma, in 1864; Grace Lang, in 1866, and Morton McMichael, in 1874. Mr. Munson was reared iu the faith of the Episcopal Church, but is broad and liberal in his religious views. lie is one of the honored citizens of Granville and is highly esteemed by all who know him.

BVUON W. HARRIS. Many of the most prominent citizens of this count}' have spent their entire lives within its borders, and from the cultivation of the soil have accumulated a competence. One of this number is Byron W. Harris, an influential citizen and capable farmer, residing in Mary Ann Township. lie is the owner of an eighty-acre tract, on which he resided for some years after his marriage, but for several years he has cultivated rented land, using his own property for the pasturage of his stock.

The parents of our subject, Milton and Martha (Colvell) Harris, were natives of this county, and the former died when Byron W. was a little child. The mother afterward married Willis Day, and now resides in Eden Township. In the Harris family there were five children, of whom the following is noted: Wallace, a resident of Newark, is the present City Assessor, having been elected to that office in the spring of 1894; he is married and has two children. Carry A. married a farmer living in Mary Ann Township; Byron W., the next in order of birth, was born in Mary Ann Township May 15, 1863; Emma is a teacher in the city schools of Newark; and Charles died at the age of fifteen years.

A life-long resident of this county, our subject was in childhood a student in its public schools. Early in life he became familiar with agricultural pursuits, and upon selecting an occupation naturally chose that with which he was most familiar. At the age of twenty-one he established domestic ties, being united in marriage November 27, 1884, with Miss Ary, daughter of Samuel and Lucmda (Wilkin)

Round, residents of Eden Township. Mis. Harris is one of a family of three sons and five daughters, and by her union has become the mother of two daughters, Minnie Pearl and Eury, who are now students in the home schools.

Upon the great issues of the present age Mr. Harris keeps himself thoroughly posted, and is well informed on all matters of general importance. He gives his support to the principles advocated by the Democratic party, and invariably casts his ballot for the candidates of that political organization. At the present time he is serving as Trustee of Mary Ann Township, in which position he is rendering efficient service to his fellowcitizens. In his religious views he is liberal, broadly humanitarian.

As above stated, Mr. Harris owns an eightyacre farm, but since 1891 has cultivated rented property, and upon his own tract raises and gives pasturage to a large number of horses, cattle, hogs and sheep. He finds this department of agriculture a source of profit, and therefore devotes considerable attention to it. He and his family are well known and highly respected in the social circles of the community, and are welcomed guests in the best homes of the township.

DANIEL MORSE SHEPARDSON. In presenting to the readers of this volume the biography of Mr. Shepardson, we are perpetuating the life work of one of the most honored residents of Granville. Throughout a long and influential career he has maintained the energy and integrity characteristic of him in earlier years. Laborious and patient, exhibiting by his life his self-reliance and strong individuality, the influence he unconsciously exerts has a future as well as a present bearing uijon the county.

Born in Granville Township February 2, L825, our subject is the son of Daniel and Prudence (Morse) Shepardson. His father came from Vermont to Licking County iu 1813, making the journey by wagon, and settled on the farm now owned by our subject. The family then consisted of three children, viz.: Lucetta, who is now living in Williams County, Ohio; Perrin, who died at Hudson, Mich., in July, 1893, on the eighty-third anniversary of his birth; and Abigail Adams, now Mrs. G. AVoods, of this county. The household was increased by the birth of five children in this county, as follows: Harriet, Nancy and Elvira, all deceased; Daniel, who was born and died before the birth of the subject of this notice; and Daniel M. The mother of these children died in 1835, while the father survived until 1866.

In the district schools Daniel M. Shepardson received a fair education, to which he has since added by self-culture. His life occupation has been that of farming, to which he was reared. On the 8th of November, 1848, he married Abbie Lockwood Durant, a native of Springfield, Vt, who came to Licking County at the age of fifteen years with her parents, Jotham W. and Lucy Durant. To Mr. and Mrs. Shepardson were born three children, one of whom died in infancy. The survivors are, Esmah Calista, the widow of Rev. Alfred Orcutt; and Lucy Pamelia, wife of Milan P. Ashbrook. Both reside in Granville. The wife and mother died May 14, 1894, mourned not alone by her immediate relatives, but also by a large

A Republican in politics, Mr. Shepardson has served his township a number of years as Trustee, and for six years was a member of the Village Council. He superintended the building of the elegant Baptist Church, and also was Chairman of the building committee for Burton and King Halls, connected with Shepardson College. Since the age of thirteen he has been a member of the Baptist Church, with which his wife was identified for over forty years. For a quarter of a century he has been a member of the Board of Trustees of Denison University, and has also been a member of the Board of Trustees of Shepardson College since it was founded.

Though not as active in agriculture as when in manhood's prime, Mr. Shepardson still superintends the cultivation of his home farm of one hundred and thirty-five acres, anil in addition he owns ninety-five acres in McKean Township. For some years he made a specialty of raising sheep, but now devotes his land to cereals only. Successful in business, he has accumulated a competence, and now surrounds his closing years with the comforts which he accumulated during the years of his activity.

HON. SAMUEL M. HUNTER. From a perusal of the life records of successful men may be gleaned much that is interesting and profitable to readers of mature years, as well as many lessons worthy of emulation by the young. Judge Hunter is a man who may justly be called self-made. Practically self-supporting from the age of ten years, he has proved what it is in the power of an industrious, energetic, conscientious and determined man to accomplish, though unaided by the prestige of wealth and friends or by any fortuitous circumstances.

In this connection some mention of Judge Hunter's ancestry will not be inappropriate. His grandfather, Cyrus Hunter, removed after his marriage from Virginia to Pennsylvania and settled on a farm in Westmoreland County. Later he removed westward to Ohio, and made his home in Wayne County until his death. He was long survived by his wife, who died at a very advanced age. Their children were, John, James, Joseph R., Samuel, Mary and Elizabeth.

The father of our subject was born in Fauquier County, Va., in 1808, and in boyhood accompanied his parents to Pennsylvania, thence went to Wayne County, Ohio. Learning the trade of a cabinet-maker he followed that occupation at Ca- diz until about 18G0, when he retired from business. He continued to reside in Cadiz until his demise, which occurred in 1887, at the age of eighty years. In his religious faith he was a Presbyterian, while his political views brought him into accord with the Democratic parly. At no time in his life was he an aspirant for official honors, and the only office he ever held was that of Associate Judge of Harrison County.

The mother of our subject bore the maiden name of Lctitia McFadden. She was born in lieland, married Mr. Hunter at Cadiz and died in 1K87, one week after the demise of her husband. Her parents, Samuel and Lydia McFadden, were natives of County Cavan, Ireland, and upon emigrating to the United Slates sojourned for a time in Philadelphia, Pa., and removed thence to Cadiz, Ohio. In that city Mr. McFadden engaged in business as a merchant, pork-packer and distiller until his death there.

The children comprising the parental family were seven in number, as follows: Rev. Cyrus Hunter, D. D., an eminent minister in the Presbyterian Church, now residing in Pennsylvania; Hon. Samuel M., of this sketch; Mary, who died at the age of sixteen; Lydia, now deceased, formerly the wife of William II. Arnold, editor of the

Cadiz Sentinel; Charlotte, who married Alexander Hammond, a dry-goods merchant of Cadiz; William H., editor of the Steubenvillc (Ohio) Daily Gazette; and George, who is the editor of the Chillicothe (Ohio) Advertiser.

The subject of this sketch was born in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, May 31, 1839. At the age of eleven years he commenced to work in a printing office in his native town, and alternated that work with attendance at school until he was twenty. Not being able to take a collegiate course, he studied Latin and mathematics under private tutors. Coming to Newark at the age of twenty, he was employed here for two years and then returned to Cadiz, where with the proceeds of his labor he paid his way while reading law with J. M. Estep, one of the most prominent attorneys of eastern Ohio. In June of 1863 he was admitted to the Bar at Millersburg, after which he engaged in practice at Cambridge for eight months.

In February, 1864, our subject formed a partnership with Hon. James R. Stan berry at Newark, but two years later the connection was dissolved by mutual consent, and since that time Judge Hunter has been alone. In 1866 he was elected City Solicitor for Newark, and by successive re-elections held the office for five years. From 1872 until 1876 he was Prosecuting Attorney for Licking County. Later he was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in which capacity he served for ten years. In 1888 he was President of the City Council and has served as County School Examiner. August 1, 1894, Mr. Hunter was nominated for Judge of the Fifth Judicial district by the Democratic convention held at Zanesville. There were four candidates presented, C. D. Martin, of Fairfield; S. M. Hunter, of Newark; John Mitchell, of Tuscarawas, and Edward S. Dowell, of Wayne. Sixty-two votes were necessary to a choice and on the twenty-seventh ballot Mr. Hunter received sixty-eight votes and the nomination. His political affiliations are with the Democratic part}', which he has represented in various county, district and state conventions. His services are especially in demand by his party during campaign seasons, and he is popular as a "stump" speaker.

1862, as a member of the Eighty-sixth Ohio Infantry and was with his regiment in southwestern Virginia until the expiration of his period of service, when he was honorably discharged. Socially he belongs to the Order of Red Men and the Knights Templar. While not connected with any denomination, he attends the Episcopal Church, of which his wife is a member. His law library is one of the best in the county. In addition to his practice he is now serving as President of the Advocate Printing Company and Vice-President of the glass company.

In 1872 Judge Hunter married Iva, daughter of Willis and Helen (Warner) Robbins, her father being President of the Franklin Banking Company. Four children bless this union, Helen, Ethel, Louise and Willis Robbins. The family residence is situated at No. 122 Buena Vista Street, and in addition to that place the Judge owns other valuable residence and business property.

JAMES E. THOMAS. No enterprise of Lick ing County is so inseparably associated with the history of Ohio as is the foundry which Mr. Thomas owns and manages. The people of Newark feel a commendable pride in the works, which have so wonderfully enhanced the commercial prosperity of the city and increased its importance as a great manufacturing center. In view of the high standing of the company and its close connection with the progress of the community, it will not be amiss to present to our readers a brief outline of its history.

The iron foundry was established in Newark by James E. Thomas in 1867, the business commencing in a small way in a building about 30x60. Nine or ten men were employed in the manufacture of cook stoves, from which the owner gradually drifted into the general machine and foundry business, which he has continued with such marked success ever since. In 1870 he built the commodi- which is one of the most extensive plants in the state. After its erection lie embarked in the building of blast furnaces in the Hocking and Shawnee district, and of the fourteen furnaces there he built nine.

The increasing business caused Mr. Thomas in 1883 to erect an additional foundry and a large boiler shop and pattern room. The foundry is thoroughly equipped with all the modern improvements, that for heavy work having heavy steam and hand power cranes, core ovens, and cupolas for the manufacture of heavy castings up to twenty tons' weight. The foundry for light work is a frame building, 80x120, and also has hand power cranes and cupolas. The boiler shop is a frame building, 70x120; the brick machine shop and engine room 50x60, and the frame pattern store house 30x80.

Until 1893 Mr. Thomas conducted the business alone, when the enterprise was incorporated as the .lames E. Thomas Company, capital $30,000. The officers are, James E. Thomas, President, and Edward Thomas, Treasurer. For the past six years the (inn has manufactured ingot moulds for steel works, their present average being twenty tons per day. When engaged in making car castings the Grm employed one hundred men, but the heavy nature of the ingot mould work does not require nearly so many men as the lighter castings, and steady employment is now given to about forty men.

The originator and prime factor in this most successful of Newark's manufactories was born in Cornwall County, England, May 12, 1828, being a son of John Thomas, who was an iron founder in Cornwall and lived and died in England. James 10. was reared in the business with his father and resided in England until 1849, when, accompanied by a brother, Henry, he came to America. The brother, after one year in this county, went to Australia, where he died. Two brothers and one sister still reside in England.

Arriving in America, Mr. Thomas secured employment in a foundry m New York City, whence in 1855 he came to Newark, Ohio, and took charge of the foundry of the Newark Machine Company. After the business was closed out, in the spring of

1862, he went to Pittsburgh and was Superintendent of the James Marshall <k Co. Iron Foundry until 1867. lie then returned to Newark and established his present business.

In New YoikCity, in 1852, Mr. Thomas married Miss Emily Lusby, who was born in London, England, December 21, 1830. When sixteen months old she was brought to America by her parents, and grew to womanhood in New York City, where her father was a stone-cutter. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have had twelve children, of whom ten are now living, viz.: Edward; Lydia, who married Benjamin Brown, of Newark; James 1!., Superintendent of the foundry; Ellen, who is at home; George B., a resident of Alexandria, Ind.; Emily (twin to George B.), the wife of E. II. Gilbert, of Alameda, Gal.; Abraham Li., chief time keeper for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad; Daisy R., wife of Frank Symons, of Newark; Edith and Charles.

Edward Thomas, the eldest son of our subject, was born in New York City November 24, 1852, and was educated in the Newark schools. Since attaining manhood he has been associated with his father constantly, excepting about eight years, when he was a traveling salesman for an iron firm. September 22, 1887, he married Miss Jessie, daughter of Eugene and Nettie Clark, and a i alive of Middletown, Ohio. Socially he is a thirty-second degree Mason, and has served as High Priest of Warren Chapter, R. A. M. In politics he is a Republican and has served as a member of the City Council.

The political views of our subject bring him in connection with the Republican party, and he has been thus identified since voting for John C. Fremont in 1856. Socially he has attained the thirtysecond degree in the Masonic fraternity. He attends the services of the Second Presbyterian Church, but is not identified with any denomination. While he came to Newark poor, through his determined efforts he has built up a large business and accumulated a competency. Shipments are made from the foundry to various large cities throughout the country. The works turns out about twenty tons per day, although the capacityis much larger than that. The shops are located on a switch of the Baltimore A Ohio Railroad, thus rendering transportation rapid and convenient. Specialties are made of the celebrated Champion boiler, also the manufacture of columns, girders, pillars, etc., for architectural work and structures of all kinds. The enterprise is one of the most important in the state, and its projector and President well deserves the high success he has attained.

JOSEPH GRIFFITH. No man who holds an official position in Newark is managing the affairs under his supervision with greater fidelity or capability than the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch, and who is the present City Marshal. Believing that a public office is a public trust, he devotes his entire attention to the faithful discharge of his duties, and his practical industry, wisely and vigorously applied, has not failed of success. He has risen from an humble position to one of influence solely through the exercise of his uative powers of mind and body, and his life affords a striking example of the results of application and perseverance.

The family of which our subject is a member originated in Wales, where Grandfather Benjamin Griffith was born, reared and married, and where for many years he was employed as gamekeeper for a nobleman. After the death of his wife he crossed the Atlantic, early in the present century, and sojourned for a time in Philadelphia, Pa., removing thence to Steuben Township, Oneida County, N. Y. The father of our subject, Joseph Griffith, was born in Montgomeryshire. Wales, in December, 1799, and came to the United States in 1827, about ten years after the advent of his father in America.

In 1828 Joseph Griffith married Mrs. Eleanor (Rowland) Davis, a native of Montgomeryshire, Wales, who was the mother of two children by her first marriage, David, who died in Clinton, N. Y.; and Jane, who married Evan Thomas and passed away in Lewis Count}', N. Y. Mrs. Eleanor Griffith died in April, 1888, aged ninety-two years. By her union with Mr. Griffith she had become the mother of five children, of whom our subject is the eldest. The others are, Benjamin, a farmer residing in Athensville, Greene County, 111.; John, a stationary engineer at Newark; Joshua, a railroad engineer living at Columbus, this state; and Eleanor, of Newark, the widow of James Vandergriff, who died in the Civil War. Joseph Griffith, the father of the above family, died October 11, 1877.

At his father's home on Genesee Street, Utica, N. Y., the subject of this notice was born May 6, 1831. His boyhood days were passed upon the home farm in Oneida County, N. Y., and in June, 1845, he came to Newark, where his father entered the employ of a railroad company. Early obliged to become self-supporting, he worked as a farm laborer, also engaged in boating on the canal, and was employed as a stage driver on the national road. In 1856 he commenced dealing in horses, in which he met with success. During the Civil War he was employed on the police force in Newark for four years, after which he resumed the buying and selling of horses.

In 1874 Mr. Griffith was appointed Patrolman by Mayor D. C. Winegarner, and held that po- -sition until 1877, when he was appointed Lieutenant of Police. That responsible position he filled for nine years, during both Republican and Democratic administrations, after which he was not connected with the force for two years, being engaged as watchman for the glass works. In 1888, when Edwin Nichols was elected Mayor on the Republican ticket, and although our subject belonged to the opposing political party, he was selected to fill the responsible position he had formerly occupied.

November 20, 1888, Mr. Griffith was elected to fill an unexpired term of City Marshal, and has since served in that capacity by successive re-elections. In 1888 his majority was small, in 1889 it was seven hundred and eighty-three, in 1891 ten hundred and fifty-seven, and in 1893 ten hundred and one. His long public career is conclusive proof of his efficiency. Both by natural bent of mind and by training he is admirably adapted for the position of a police officer, and his success in that capacity is recognized by all his associates. He insists that the laws shall be observed and obeyed; he institutes municipal reforms and is a terror to all evil-doers. His efficiency in his present position has greatly promoted the welfare of the citizens of Newark, and has made of the city an orderly and law-abiding municipality.

ROBERT T. IRWIN, who is engaged in the mercantile business at Toboso, was born in this village October 16, 1849, and is the eldest of four children comprising the family of Francis and Elizabeth (Livingston) Irwin. His mother was born in Hanover Township, Licking County, and is now the widow of Joshua McVicker. Of her children we note the following: James resides in Newark and is general foreman of the Postal Telegraph Company; Susie, residing in Toboso, is the wife of Scott M. Yarner, foreman of the Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph lines. Frank, an employe of the Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company, was killed in a wreck at Republic, Ohio, January 4, 1887.

Our subject learned the business of constructing telegraph lines and was thus engaged from 1873 until the winter of 1887-88, his work requiring him to visit Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois. Michigan, Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Maryland and other states, and thus he was enabled to see much of the country. From the age of nine years he has been self-supporting, with few advantages for acquiring an education, although, being ambitious to gain knowledge, he usually arranged to attend school for a few months each year and thus he acquired a fair education. He made his home with his mother's brother until about 1861, when his mother became a widow by the death of

November 1, 1874, Mr. Irwin was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Laughman, who was born in Hopewell Township, Licking County, in January 1853, and died in Toboso March 22, 1888. Seven children were born of this union, five of whom are now living. Florence L. died at the age of two years and twenty days; Alice G. died when one year and four months old. The others are, Owen S., who was born December 22, 1877; Carrie M., July 3, 1879; George H., September 25, 1881; Bessie E., February 14, 1883; and James Franklin, January 4, 1887.

The second marriage of Mr. Irwin took place March 24, 1891, at which time he was united with Miss Ida O., daughter of Robert and Nancy Shepherd. Mrs. Irwin was born in this county and was reared to womanhood a farmer's daughter. She has become the mother of one child, Nellie, born September 15, 1892. In her religious belief she is a Methodist and belongs to the church of that denomination in Toboso. Though not connected with any church Mr. Irwin believes in and supports the doctrines of the Methodist Episcopal denomination. He is a generous contributor of his means to the support of the church, Sundayschool and other religious and benevolent enterprises.

In 1887 Mt. Irwin purchased a stock of general merchandise at Toboso, where for two years he conducted business in a rented building, and in 1889 erected the store which he now occupies. Here lie carries a full line of groceries, dry goods, hardware, boots, shoes, etc. His trade is excellent and he is constantly adding to his stock of goods. He has accumulated some money as a reward for fair dealing and careful attention to business. In June, 1889, he was appointed Postmaster at Toboso and held the office until it was determined that "to the victor belongs the spoils," and the position was surrendered to his Democratic successor August 1, 1893.

Democratic majority of eiglity-two, but the last three elections have been carried by the Republicans. This is undoubtedly a result of the faithful and persistent work of Republican leadersf of whom Mr. Irwin is one. Socially be is Past Grand of Durban Lodge No. 187, I. O. O. E., and Junior Warden of New Home Lodge No. 338, A. E. & A. M., at Hanover.

JOHN HOLTZ. There are few of the residents of Licking County who are not familiar with the name of this gentleman. His reputation as a capable agriculturist has extended beyond the limits of Madison Township, where he has made his home for the past twenty years and where he engages in mixed farming and stockraising. His farm consists of one hundred and two acres, which he tills without help and upon which he has placed many valuable improvements.

Born in Knox County, Ohio, November 19, 1830, our subject is the son of George and Susan (Mavies) Iloltz, both of whom were Virginians by birth, the father having been born in 1800, and the mother in 1804. Removing to Ohio they continued to reside in Knox County until called from earth, Mr. Iloltz at the age of four score and two, and his wife when seventy-six. They were the parents of six sons and three daughters, of whom John is the third in order of birth. The others are, Catherine, the wife of Ephraim Anderson, who lives in Knox County; Elizabeth, who married Jesse Harris and also resides in Knox County; Lewis, a widower living in Tennessee; Margaret, who married Uriah Blue and is deceased; Martin V., who is married and lives in Knox County; Le- Grandc I1.., of Knox County; George, a carpenter of Coshocton County, this state; and Henry, a widower.

The lady who, in Knox County, September 15, 1855, became the wife of John Iloltz was formerly Miss Mary S. Henry and was born in Daviess County, Ind., September 15, 1839. Her parents were Virginians, but removed to Indiana prior to her birth. She is of Irish and German descent, while our subject traces his ancestry to Germany. Three sons and three daughters bless this union. Theodosia became the wife of John Patterson and resides in West Carlisle, Coshocton County. Ohio, having a son and a daughter by her marriage; Isadora married William Pigg and lives in Licking County; Alonzo, a resident of Newark Township, married Miss Emma Pound, who was born in Eden Township, and they have one child, Horatio; Le- Grande Valentine married Jane Edwards and they live in Brownsville, Licking Count}'; Jennie is at home, and C. L. V., a graduate of Ada College, at Ada, Hardin County, Ohio, still makes his home under the parental roof, though for the past nine years he has been engaged in teaching school.

In religious views Mr. Iloltz is liberal, while his wife is a member of the Christian Union Church. He is interested in matters of public importance, taking an active part in political and social affairs. His vote is cast for the principles of the Democratic party, and he has held various orlieial positions in the township. For many years he followed the carpenter's trade, and still does something in that line when called upon by others or in the improvement of his place. His life has been well and worthily passed and he enjoys the esteem of a large circle of acquaintances.

HENRY S. FLEEK. Throughout this section of Ohio there is no firm that enjoys a more enviable reputation for reliability of business transaction than that of Fleck & Neal, wholesale grocers at Newark. The house was established in March, 1861, under the firm title of Fleek & Sherwood, the partners being John S. Fleck and George B. Sherwood. On the 1st of January, 1874, the name was changed to John S. Fleek A- Co., Mr. Sherwood retiring from the firm, and Henry C. Strong purchasing an interest.

S. Fleek .lied in IMS.?, anil March 11, 1887, the firm became Fleek, Strong & Co. Jan nary 1, L898, Mr. Strong retired, since which time the business has been conducted by Fleek & Neal. Four traveling salesmen are employed on the road, and the house conducts an extensive and profitable trade throughout the state.

Referring to the personal history of the gentleman now at the head of this large house, we find that he is one of the youngest business men of Newark, having been born in this city in 1866. His grandfather, Adam Fleek, who was a pioneer of Newark, was born in Hampshire County, Va., (now Mineral County, W. Va.) March 11, 1803, and was one of eighteen children, all of whom reached maturity. In April, 1826, he came to Newark, where he remained until his death, August 22, 1877. His career was characterized by industry, energy and great tact and shrewdness as a business man. These qualities, aided by temperate and frugal habits, aided him in the acquisition of wealth. No citizen of Licking County was more successful than he in the accumulation of property and his prosperity was due to the characteristics above mentioned. Though decided in his religious views, as he was in all questions that claimed public attention, he was not narrow-minded nor was there any trace of bigotry in his disposition. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and a generous contributor to the erection of the fine edifice in which the congregation still worships.

John S. Fleek, the son of Adam and Alva L. (Sherwood) Fleek, was born in Newark in 1836, and spent his entire life in this city, becoming one of its most prominent and prosperous business men. The reputation for probity and energy acquired in youth was retained in manhood and he was known for his exemplary conduct in business and social relations. Probably no citizen of this place was more widely or favorably known for business capacity and judgment. He embarked in business on a small scale in 1861, but devoting his entire attention to it, he soon accumulated a fortune and gained success, lie married Martha Grace Lang, who is still living. Of their live children, George

W., the eldest, died at theage of nineteen years; our subject is the second in order of birth; Alice G.,of Newark, is the next younger; John Lang died at theage of five; and Grace is the youngest.

The subject of this notice was educated in Newark, and entered the firm, as abovestated, in 1887. In 1889 he married Fannie, daughter of Jesse R. and Hannah Moore, and a native of this county. They haveone child, John S. Their home on Third street is one of the most elegant in the city. Mr. Fleek is a stockholder in the ice plant and is Vice-President of the Newark Ice and Cold Storage Company, and is also a Director in the People's National Hank.

OSMER DRAKE. The farming community of Licking County recognizes in the subject of this notice a representative citizen and a most successful agriculturist. He is the owner of a fine estate comprising one hundred and twelve acres in Liberty Township. From his youth he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits and from the very start showed a special aptitude for his chosen calling, displaying a keen appreciation of the best modern methods of farming, and he has so profited by experience and observation that he is to-day one of the prosperous agriculturists of the township.

In the county where his entire life has been passed, Mr. Drake enjoys to the full the respect accorded to an honorable, upright man, whose habits are exemplary and whose dealings are strictly just and fair, it being the universal testimony of his life-long acquaintances that his character is rightly summed up in the foregoing words. He was born in St. Alban's Township January 5, 1818, and is the only survivor among fourteen children born to David and Mary (Melick) Drake, natives of Pennsylvania. His father was a farmer by occupation, and coining to Ohio in 181 1, settled a half-mile west of Alexandria, where he bought one hundred and forty acres. There he spent the remainder of his life, rearing in addition to his own family three grandchildren, making seventeen altogether. On the old homestead he died in 1868, at the age of nearly ninety-three. His wife passed away when eighty-four years old. She was an exemplary Christian woman and a member of the Baptist Church. lie was a soldier in the War of 1812 and held numerous local offices in this county.

Our subject's paternal grandfather spent his entire life in Pennsylvania, where his death occurred. The maternal grandfather, also a native of the Keystone State, came to Ohio and settled in Perry County about 1809. Osmer Drake has spent his entire life (a period of seventy-six years) in Licking Count3', where in youth he was a student in the old-fashioned subscription schools. On the 10th of December, 1840, he married Miss Lucinda, daughter of Philip Siler, and two sons and five daughters were born of their union, namely: Ann Maria, Caroline, Alvin, Almira Josephine, Sarah Alma, LeRoy Pratt and Amanda Elizabeth, all of whom are living but Almira J. The eldest, Ann Maria, married Thomas Orr and they have five children living, Alvin II., Josephine, Mary, Lois and Osmer. Alvin married Miss Nancy Stroup, and they have one child, Dessie. Almira Josephine became the wife of Jerome Phillips, and they have five children, Maude, Lois, Romy, Dolly and Freddie. Sarah Alma, wife of John T. Wainscot, has three children living, Zorus, Pearl and Osmer Green. LeRoy Pratt married Miss Mary C. Purvis, and they have six children, Clara, Cora, Osmer, Charles, Sarah and Elmer. Amanda Elizabeth, wife of II. J. Curtis, has four children, Clifton, Alda, Clyde and Bertie.

The wife and mother died May 2, 1872, at the age of fifty-four years, and for his second wife Mr. Drake chose Miss Sarah, daughter of James Trout, of St. Alban's Township. For some years Mr. Drake was a member of the Order of Red Men, but of late years has not been actively identified with the organization. About 1843 he bought his present farm, where he has since resided continuously. His first house was a log cabin, which was replaced by a frame building, and the latter continued to be the family residence until it was destroyed by fire about forty 3'ears ago. Afterward a substantia! house was built and this has since been the family home.

Through a long and busy life that has passed the seventy-sixth milestone on the journey to im-. mortality, Mr. Drake has shown himself to possess in an eminent degree those dominant characteristics of the sons of the Buckeye State that have made them such potent factors in the upbuilding of any community where their lot may be cast. His capability and keen insight into the best methods of conducting his financial interests, together with his plain and straightforward dealings, have placed him among the prosperous men of the county.

JOSIAII Mt KINNEY is active in advancing the agricultural interests of Licking County and occupies a prominent position among the farmers of Newton Township. He has known no other home save the farm upon which he now resides. It is his birthplace; around it cluster the happy memories of childhood and youth; here too were passed the active days of life's prime and here he continues to reside in the afternoon of his useful and honored life.

Among the pioneers of Ohio may be mentioned the name of the late Joseph McKinney, father of our subject. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., July 6, 1800, and in 1814 accompanied his parents to Licking County, making settlement in Howling Green Township. There he grew to manhood upon the home farm. The lady whom he married in Newton Township bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Hopper, and was born in Culpeper County, Va., December 21, 1808, having accompanied her parents to Licking County in childhood.

tiller of the soil until his death, which occurred .Inly 26, L867. The widowed mother still survives (1894), having now reached an advanced age. They were the parents of eight children, whose names were, Rachel, .lames, .John II., William, Martha J., Josiah, Sarah A. and Franklin. As above staled, our subject was horn upon the farm where lie is now living, his natal day being February 25, 1838. In the schools of the neighborhood he received such educational advantages as were afforded in those days, and to the knowledge acquired in school he has added the information gained by intercourse with men and by systematic reading.

Farming has been the life occupation of Mr. Mc- Kinney and that he has made a success of it is abundantly proved by the fact that he now owns live hundred acres of valuable land. In addition to general farming he has engaged to some extent in stock-raising and in that department of agriculture has achieved marked success. Upon the old homestead he has erected a first-class set of buildings adapted to their varied uses, including a cozy and conveniently arranged residence. While he has devoted his attention chiefly to farming, he has traveled somewhat through our country and for about two years was engaged in mining in Idaho.

In Shawnee, Ferry County, Ohio, May 26, 1875, Mr. McKinney was united in marriage with Miss Christina Scarbrough, who was born in Muskingum County, ( )hio, and is the daugher of Dr. M. L. Scarbrough, a successful physician of Perry County. Four children blessed this marriage, of whom Charles died in infancy. The others are Clinton S., Elizabeth and Cyrus F. In the county Mr. McKinney is an influential and popular citizen, and being broad minded and public spirited, he is foremost in every enterprise having for its object the advancement of the material or moral prosperity of the community.

As a member of the Democratic party Mr. Mc- Kinney has taken an active interest in local affairs and has wielded considerable influence in his township. For five years he has filled the position of Treasurer of Newton Township. For six years he served as a Director of the Licking County Agricultural Society and during half of that time was Superintendent of the grounds.

ROBERT D. IIORTON, Su. Since 1833 this gentleman has been a resident of Licking County, and as may readily be imagined he has been the witness of wonderful transformations in this section of the state. At that remote period, more than sixty years ago, there were no large cities, no great centres of commerce and thriving villages or well improved farms. These marvelous changes he has not only witnessed, but has directly contributed to, assisting generously all enterprises calculated to promote the welfare of his fellow-men. As such he is deserving of the high regard in which he is held by all who know him.

The farm owned and occupied by Mr. Morton is one of the best in Newton Township and comprises one hundred and fifty-five acres of fertile land. To this county in the spring of 1833 came his parents, Robert and Mary (Smith) Morton, from Culpeper County, Va., being accompanied in the removal by their six children. They settled in Newton Township, where the wife and mother died in 1846. Early in the '50s the father removed to Grant County, Ind., where he remained until his demise, in the fall of 1853.

The fourth among the six children comprising the family is Robert D., who was born in Culpeper County, Va., June 19, 1825. At the time of coming to this county he was a lad of about eight years, and here he has since resided. In childhood he was a student in the district schools, but his education has been acquired principally by selfculture, as his advantages in boyhood were very meagre. His life occupation has been that of agriculture, and so successful has he been in his chosen calling that he has risen from a position of poverty to one of affluence, and has attained, through his unaided efforts, a place among the well-to-do farmers of the township. His life affords an example of what may be accomplished by pluck and perseverance, even though one lias no capital with which to embark in business.

The lady who in Knox County, Ohio, November 21, 1849, became the wife of Mr. Morton, was formerly Miss Catherine Moreland, and was born in Harrison County, this state, March 18, 1829. Her parents, Bazzil and Margaret (Foss) Moreland, came to Licking County in 1829 from West Virginia and made settlement in Newton Township, where they continued to reside for nineteen years. They then removed to Knox County, the same state, where they resided until death. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Morton resulted in the birth of ten children, of whom the following eight now survive: Bazzil M., James E., Mary, George W., Maggie, Linda, Robert D., Jr., and Anna V. William died in childhood and Martha at the age of about twent3'-five years.

A man of liberal spirit and progressive ideas, Mr. Morton is a friend of every measure calculated to benefit the people, and as every loyal citizen should do, he takes a deep interest in local and national questions of importance. In politics he affiliates with the Democrats and supports the principles and candidates of that party. He has held a number of local positions of responsibility, including that of Constable of Newton Township, which position he held for three years, Township Assessor for one year, Trustee for several terms, and for six years I nfirmary Director. An affable, courteous gentleman and genial companion, he has hosts of friends in this community.

HERBERT ATIIERTON. All the nearest and dearest associations of a lifetime are for Mr. Atlierton connected with the town of Newark, and the family which he represents has long been identified with the history of Licking County. As early as 1820 his grandfather.

John Atlierton, came from Chambersburg, Pa., to Newark, Ohio, where he occupied a house on East Main Street. His trade was that of a chair maker, but instead of following that occupation he purchased land in Newark Township and engaged in general farming. At the age of eighty-two he passed away, leaving three sons, viz.: Augustus, father of our subject; Walgrave, a resident of Green County, Wis.; and Hon. Gibson Atlierton, Member of Congress from this district.

Born in Licking County in 1824, Augustus Atlierton grew to manhood in Newark Township, alternating attendance at the common schools with work on the home farm. His chosen occupation throughout life was that of a farmer, although he also officiated as a local preacher in the Christian Union Church, a branch of the Methodist Episcopal denomination during the war. Politically he was a stanch Democrat. His death occurred in 1889, at the age of sixty-five years. His widow, who now makes her home with our subject, was born in Vermont and bore the maiden name of Cynthia Taft. Her father. Phineas Taft, was born in Scotland, whence he emigrated to Vermont and later came to Licking County, where she married Mr. Atlierton at Newark. She is a sincere Christian and a faithful member of the Congregational Church.

The children comprising the parental family were seven in number, namely: Herbert, of this sketch; Lee, a farmer of Delaware County ; Alice, who married Felix Blizzard and died in Licking County; Wallace, who was killed at Bement, III., when in the employ of the Indianapolis, Bloomington & Western Railroad; Gibson, a miner in British Columbia; Warren, a blacksmith residing in Union County, Ohio; and John, of Newark. The subject of this sketch was born in Madison Township August 9, 1846, and was educated in the public schools. He followed farm pursuits until 1885, since which time he has been engaged in the real-estate business at Newark. For two years he carried on the coal business in this city.

Politically a Democrat, Mr. Atlierton is serving his second term as Commissioner of Licking County. He is a Director of the Newark Savings Bank, a stockholder and Director of the Home- stead Building >V- Loan Association, n Director of the Baltimore Bent Work's Company, of Newark, and a Director of the Newark & Granville Electric Railroad. He owns the residence in which lie lives, also owns and manages a farm consisting of one hundred and fifty-four acres in Madison Township, and manages his mother's farm. He recently platted an addition to the city, on which he erected eight houses, and of these he still owns four.

November 17, 1870, Mr. Atherton married Miss Catherine Shaw, who was born in Madison Township, this county, and is a daughter of William Shaw. Two children bless the union, William and Augustus. The social connections of Mr. Atherton are with the Knights of Pythias, in which organization he is prominent. As a citizen he is progressive and gives his support to all publicspirited measures.

that settled in St. Alban's Township, this county, in 183G. Her parents were William and Sarah (Han ford) Fitch, both of whom were born in Norwalk, Conn., where they were reared and married. After marriage the}' removed to Rensselaer County, N. Y., whence they removed with their children to this state. This family is Of English origin and was founded in New England in early Colonial times, and has furnished this country with distinguished statesmen, soldiers and scholars. Thomas Fitch, the great-grandfather of the subject of this notice, was one of the first Colonial Governors of Connecticut, and her grandfather, Timothy Fitch, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, while some of the decendants of the family served with distinction in the Civil War. Mrs. Abbott was born in Rensselaer County. N.

Y., in 181 1, and received a limited education in the district, schools of her native county. She has always hail a fondness for books, and by extensive reading became well informed. Though now in her eighty-fourth year, she is still a pleasant and interesting conversationalist, freely expressing her thoughts in well chosen language. She has been twice married. In 1839 she became the wife of Orrin Bryant, a native of Massachusetts, by whom she had two children. One died in infancy; and Charles W. passed away in August, 1886.

Charles W. received a good education in Granville and was by profession a civil engineer, his first work being on the Ohio Central Railroad. After having been thus engaged a number of years he embarked in the drug business, which he carried on until his death. He married Miss Lorinda L., daughter of Hon. M. M. Munson, of Granville, by whom lie had two children, a son and daughter. The former, Fitch C, was a student at the Protestant Episcopal Academy of Philadelphia, from which he was graduated in 1894. The daughter, Miriam Joanna, died in 1893, in her fourteenth 3rear. The mother of these children was graduated from the Female Seminary of Granville, after which she was graduated from the schools of pharmacy in Ohio and Illinois. She then spent one year in Cornell University, and is now (1894) teaching in the Ogontz school, near Philadelphia, where during the past four years she has distinguished herself as an educator of rare ability and literary attainments.

Two years after the death of Orrin Bryant, which occurred in 1868, our subject married Judge Elizur Abbott, a native of Massachusetts, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. Since his death, October 4, 1878, Mrs. Abbott has resided in her pleasant home in Granville, where she is quietly spending her declining days in the enjoyment of a competence and the respect of many friends. For a period covering almost sixty years she has been a resident of this county, and during that time she has witnessed with interest and pleasure the steady growth and development of its material and commercial importance. She has witnessed the increase of its population and prosperity, and has noted with satisfaction the fact that its intellectual

Now in the twilight of her life, she occupies a warm place in the hearts of her neighbors and friends, who wish for her many more years of happiness amid the associations so dear to her.

JOHN M. ROBINSON, one of Granville's well known citizens, was born in Cadiz, Ohio, July 4, 1836, and is the son of John and Susan (Yandament) Robinson, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio prior to their marriage. In his native city our subject received a limited education and at the age of fifteen began clerking in a hardware store, where he gained a thorough knowledge of that business. In 1861 he opened a hardware store in Cadiz and by close application to all the details of the business achieved success. Under the administration of Abraham Lincoln he was appointed postmaster at Cadiz in 1861, which oltice he held for four years. He was well prepared for the efficient discharge of its duties, having previously served for about eight years as Deputy Postmaster.

In Licking County, June 1, 1864, occurred the marriage of John M. Robinson and Miss Emma A. Devenney, the latter a native of McKean Township. Her parents, Pascal and Deborah (Sheldon) Devenney, were pioneers of McKean Township, the former having come hither from Virginia, while the latter was a native of Northampton, Mass. Both are living at this writing (1804), Mr. Devenney at the age of eighty-five, and his wife aged eighty-four. Soon after his marriage Mr. Robinson removed to McKean Township, where he engaged in farming and stock-raising, meeting with signal success as an agriculturist.

cares. However, he still superintends the management of his landed possessions, aggregating three hundred acres, from the rental of which he receives a good income. He is also interested in the Granville Building it Loan Association and is a member of its Board of Directors. Since casting his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln, he has supported the men and measures advocated by the Republican party, but has never sought or de sired political preferment, preferring to devote his time and energies to his business interests, in which he has gained a handsome competence through his own unaided efforts. He is the friend and advocate of improvements and all projects that will build up and enhance the good of the state and nation. In the township, also, every good movement receives his support.

Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are the parents of two sons, Frank Sheldon and Hubert Devenney. The pleasant family residence is the abode of culture and hospitality, and hither their many friends often come, drawn b3' the genial courtesy of the host and the warm welcome offered by the hostess. The best years of his life Mr. Robinson has passed in Licking County, and his influence has been felt for good, both in business and social circles. He is a man of broad and liberal views, ever ready to do his share in benevolent enterprises, and true to every duty as husband, father and friend.

HENRY WARDEN HOBART, of Granville, is a representative of two old pioneer families and is descended from loyal Revolutionary stock. His maternal great-grandfather, Jonas Warden, served as Captain in the War for Independence, and his grandfather, Gabriel Warden, served as a Captain in the War of L812. Our subject was born in Granville Township September 22, 1836, being the eldest son of Giles and Mary A. (Warden) Ilobart, both of whom were natives of Vermont and came to Ohio with their parents when quite young. Giles llobart and his wife had a family of six children, one daughter and five sons, namely: Martha, wife of S. J. Everett, a farmer of Granville; Henry W., of this sketch; lleman L.,an agriculturist residing in Cass County, Mo.; Lewis M., deceased; George B., a farmer who lives in Kansas, and Wesley J., a resident of Columbus, Ohio. The father resided here until his death, in 1873, at the age of sixty-two, and his wife survived him a few years, passing away at the age of sixty-four.

In the public schools our subject commenced his education, which was still further carried on at the male academy in Granville. Reared upon a farm, he has made agricultural pursuits his chosen life occupation, and in this calling has met with a well deserved success. His entire life has been passed in Granville with the exception of one year ( 1858) spent in Kansas. On the 31st of January, 1859, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie E. Irish, the ceremony being performed in Granville by Rev. Jacob Little, whose name is familiar to all old settlers. Mrs. Hobart, who is a member of a long established New England family, is a native of Chittenden County, Vt., and was born in 1838. When fifteen years of age she came to Granville in company with an aunt, and received a good education in the old Episcopal Seminary when it was under the management of Dr. Sanborn. For a few years prior to her marriage she engaged in teaching school and met with flattering success in that calling.

Three children were born to bless the union of Air. and Mrs. llobart, namely: Ida May, who died in her seventh year; Carrie L., wife of Jacob F. Keller, a farmer who lives in Newark Township; and Fred W., a graduate of the high school in Granville and now assisting his father in the cultivation of the home farm. Mr. Hobart owns a valuable estate consisting of one hundred and fiftyacres, and in connection with general farming makes a specialty of breeding registered Spanish merino sheep. The farm is under a high state of cultivation, well supplied with good buildings, and its neat, thrifty appearance indicates the enterprise and careful supervision of its owner. His beautiful farm residence is built upon a natural elevation, surrounded with shade and ornamental trees, and altogether is one of the finest homes in the count}'.

Although he never seeks oflice, Mr. Hobart always manifests a great interest in the public welfare and may be counted upon to bear his part in every worthy enterprise which is being promulgated in the neighborhood. In his political views he is a Republican, but is not strongly partisan, feeling at liberty to support the man of his choice, regardless of party. He is recognized as one of the prominent citizens of the community and has the high regard of a host of personal friends.

S~y HARLES II. KIBLER. As a representative V^y of a profession in which he has gained prominence and success, and as aii honored citizen of Newark, Mr. Kibler is justly entitled to mention in this volume. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Union town, February 11, 1828, being the only survivor of the family of Joseph and Jane (Brown) Kibler. The father, who was a native of Woodstock, W. Va., attained more than ordinary success as a business man, and after his removal to Hillsboro, Ohio, in 1834, he became a dealer in hardware, stoves and tinware at that place. His death occurred at the age of sixty-six, and was deeply mourned not alone by his immediate relatives, but also by all with whom he came into contact.

Since the age of six years the subject of this notice has been a resident of the Buckeye State, and his education was gained in the common schools of Hillsboro and in Jefferson College, where for some time he prosecuted his studies. After completing his studies he taught school for a time, and thus earned the money with which he pursued his

Soon after the opening of the Civil War, Mr. Kibler was appointed Second Lieutenant, and assisted in raising a company for service in the war. In January of 1862, lie was commissioned Captain of Company D, Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry, and served in that capacity until the fall of 1863, when he was appointed Assistant Adjutant-General, with the rank of Captain, by the President, and assigned to the First Brigade of the First Division of the Fifteenth Army Corps; he continued in the service until August 1, 1864. During the most of this time he was in the First Brigade, First Division, Fifteenth Army Corps, and took part in many important engagements, including the battles of Ft. Donelson and Shiloh, and the siege of Vicksburg. His company marched from Memphis to Chattanooga, and took part in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge, going from there to Atlanta and participating in the campaign which resulted in the surrender of that city.