Licking Township (part 40 of 42)

On November 11, 1890, Mr. Geiger was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Christ, who was born on the premises where he now resides in 1870, and is a daughter of Solomon and Mary (Weisman) Christ, who live in Hebron. They now have one son, Paul, whose birth occurred October 10, 1891. Politically Mr. Geiger is a democrat, being a strong advocate of the principles of his party and influential during campaigns on behalf of its candidates. He served as road supervisor for seven years, in pursuit of which office he built the pike south of Hebron on the canal road. He has officiated in a number of minor offices. He is a man whose strong character is recognized by all who know him, while his industry and reliability have always enabled him to enjoy the confidence and respect of his neighbors.

Stephen A. Gill

Stephen A. Gill, living retired at Hebron, after a long and prosperous career as an agriculturist and sheep raiser, was born in Newark, October 17, 1822, the family then residing where Kusters restaurant now stands. He is a son of Stephen and Jane (Elliot) Gill, the former a native of Virginia, a hatter by trade, who located in Newark in 1805, while the latter was a native of Maryland. Her father, Samuel Elliot, came to these parts about the year 1801, and reared a family of six children, namely: Alexander, Frank, Nancy, Sarah, Margaret and Jane. To the latter, who became the wife of Stephen Gill, were born the following: John, deceased; Mary Ann, who became the wife of Mervin Cully, both of whom are dead; Lorenz D., deceased: Sarah Ann, who was the wife of Miles H. AVadhams, both of whom have also entered into rest; Eliza, who became the wife of Dr. James Kidwell, both of whom have passed away; and Stephen A., the subject of our sketch.

The boyhood days of Stephen A. Gill were spent in Newark, where he attended the public schools until he reached the age of twelve years when he removed with his parents to a farm of one hundred and eighty-four acres in Union township. He engaged in general agricultural pursuits making a specialty of sheep breeding and wool growing, until the year 1906, when he removed to Hebron, where he is now living in retirement, enjoying in some measure the fruits of his long season of earnest and honest toil.

On March 8, 1818. he wedded Miss Harriet J. Adams, a daughter of Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Adams, both natives of Virginia, where their daughter, Harriet J., was born December 8, 1819. She died in Licking county January 30, 1900, having been one of a family of the following children : Magdalene, deceased; Mary and George, twins, deceased: Alexander; Harriet: and Susan and Ursula, twins, both of whom are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Gill were born two children: Milton S., whose birth occurred January 10. 1819, and his death

May 28, forty years later; and Mary Frances, who resides with her father. In his political views Mr. Gill is a republican as far as concerns national and state politics, and as a general rule casts his vote for the candidates of that party. He has always been a busy man, whose industry and enterprise have contributed much to the general good of the community but he has never permitted the pressure of his business affairs to interfere with his religious obligations, having always been a faithful adherent of the Licking Baptist church, of which he has for the past five years been a deacon. By his unfaltering allegiance to what he thinks is right he commands the respect and confidence of all the representative and worthy citizens of the township.

Dr. U. I\. Essington, practicing medicine in Newark, came to this city in 1907, and although one of the more recent arrivals here, has already secured a profitable patronage. Hocking county, Ohio, numbers him among her native sons, his natal day being February 18, 1869. His parents were George and Elizabeth (Frampton) Essington, the former a native of Perry county and the latter of Licking county. The father is now living retired, making his home in New Lexington.

The maternal grandfather, Garrison Frampton, became one of the pioneer residents of Licking county, settling here at a time when the Indian population was just giving way before the advancement of the white race. His daughter, Mrs. Essington, died in 1887 at the age of forty-five years.

In his boyhood days Dr. Essington was a pupil of the public schools or New Lexington, Ohio, and mastered the work in successful grades until he was graduated from the high school, after which he pursued a course in the state university. He studied medicine in the Starling Medical College at Columbus, being numbered among its alumni of 3896. He then located for practice in Somerset, Perry county, Ohio, where he remained for ten years or until 1906. He came to Newark in 1907 and has already secured a good practice which is continually developing in volume and importance. In New York and Philadelphia he has taken post graduate courses in general surgery and gynecology or the diseases of women, of which he is now making a specialty. His continuous study along that line has given him skill beyond that of the average physician, enabling him to speak with considerable authority upon this branch of medical science. Before coming to Newark he spent one year in hospital work in Chicago along that line, giving much attention to gynecological and general surgery, and is now surgeon for the Newark City Hospital and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. He belongs to the National Gynecological Society and the Association of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Surgeons, the Licking County Medical Society, the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.

In 1896 Dr. Essington married Miss Stella Sellers, a native of Perry county, and they have one son, Edwin, born December 6, 1900. Prominent in Masonry, Dr. Essington is in hearty sympathy with the principles and purposes of the craft.

He belongs to Newark Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Warren Chapter, R. A. M., St. Luke's Commandery, K. T., Scottish Rite and the Mystic Shrine. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, and in consistent harmony with its teaching his life is actuated by high and honored principles as manifest in his citizenship and his professional and social relations.

Robert C. Lampton

Robert C. Lampton, who practically all his life has engaged in farming pursuits in this county, descends from a family who have been prominently identified with agricultural enterprise in this vicinity for something over a century. He was born on the farm where he now resides April 25, 1832, son of Robert C., Sr., and Mary (Clizer) Lampton. His father, originally a native of the state of Virginia, migrated to Licking county with his family locating near Zanesville, and one year later settled on the tract of land now under cultivation by Robert C. Lampton, Jr. Here he extensively engaged in the various duties of farm life until he died in 1853, burial taking place in Franklin township. In politics he gave his allegiance to the democratic party. His wife was also a native of Virginia, in which state they were united in marriage, and she died in this county, her remains being interred beside her husband. They were the parents of ten children: Mary Emily, who married Elisha Gutridge, and is now deceased; Lucinda, who married Elijah Gutridge, and has also passed away; William, an agriculturist of Hopewell township; Malinda, wife of Lemuel Bishop; Samuel, a farmer of Franklin township; Robert C., our subject; Louisa, who married James Cochran, operating a large farm in Perry township; David, deceased; Sarah, widow of Jackson Gutridge: and Barbara, widow of Jesse Mack. The Lampton family were originally of Irish extraction, and Samuel Lampton, the grandfather of Robert C., one of the pioneer farmers of this county lived here throughout his entire life.

In the district schools of Hopewell township Robert C. Lampton received his education, attending school during the winter season and applying himself to general farm work during the summer. He spent eight months in Clark county, Missouri when nineteen years of age, then returned home, and since that time has applied himself faithfully and arduously to the cultivation of his farm and the raising of stock. The old home place which he still farms embraces one hundred acres, in addition to which he has another nearby tract of land under cultivation containing fifty acres. His lands are highly improved and continually kept in splendid condition for the production of the highest quality of grains, and are provided with suitable buildings to successfully and efficiently carry on his occupation. Aside from raising the various kinds of farm products Mr. Lampton devotes considerable attention to stock raising, making a specialty of Polled Durham cattle. He also has the finest specimens of the Norman breed of horses that can possibly be produced.

In the year 1857 he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Leekrom, now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Mary A. and Anna M., both of whom have departed this life: Lvdia E., wife of John Cooper- rider, a farmer of Bowling Green township; Martha C., Noah S., Jacob, and David M., all of whom are deceased; William, located on his father's farm; Benjamin F., a resident farmer of Bowling Green township; Ora E., who runs a sawmill in Franklin township; Sarah J., who resides at home; and Alva J., who operates a farm in Muskingum county. In politics Mr. Lampton follows in the footsteps of his father and gives his allegiance to the democratic party, in the principles of which he is a firm believer. He is quite influential throughout the district and has served the community in several responsible capacities. Although he was reared an old-school Baptist, later in life he broke faith with that denomination and united with the Dunkard church, of which he is a regular attendant. His post office address is Glenford, rural delivery No. 3.

William Pearson

William Pearson, who is well known throughout Bennington township, this county, is a native of Donegal, Ireland, where his birth occurred October 3, 1832. His maternal grandfather was an English soldier, who for more than twenty-three years served with the Twenty-eighth Regular British Infantry, and William Pearson, Sr., father of our subject, also served twenty years in military ranks as a soldier in the Loughside corps. In the year 1850 William, Sr., and Catherine Pearson emigrated to America with their family, the journey over the seas requiring seven weeks during which time Mrs. Pearson succumbed to illness and her remains were brought to Philadelphia for interment. This was not the only misfortune which attended the family, for soon after their arrival in this country, Matthew, a son who was being educated for the ministry under the celebrated Dr. Wylie of Philadelphia, was taken ill and departed this life in the year 1852.

William Pearson received only such education as he could acquire by himself and soon after coming to the new world lie repaired to Burlington township, Licking county, with his father who passed away in 1856. They made the journey from Philadelphia bv rail, stage and water, and he remained in that township until the year 1871, when he removed to Bennington township. At that time his entire means amounted to one thousand dollars, which he invested in land and immediately began the cultivation of the fields, and from the outset, by his remarkable industry, practical economy and good judgment, he was attended by prosperity until he now owns more than four hundred acres of excellent, well improved land. He has been very successful in producing general crops and has given considerable attention to stock breeding, having fed and shipped many head of cattle, sheep and hogs throughout this and adjoining states. He is now in his seventy-seventh year, and has for the most part retired from active work.

On May 30, 1854, Mr. Pearson wedded Miss Nancy J. Pugh, daughter of John and Mary (Simmons) Pugh, to which union were born three children, namely: James, deceased, Lewis A. and Mary E. In politics he is independent and, deeming the man more than his party, he reserves the right to cast his vote for candidates who, in his judgment, possess the necessary qualifications to best subserve the general interests of the commonwealth. As to his religious convic- tions his family were Presbyterians and he was babtized into that faith while in his native land but, although he still leans toward that denomination, since coming to this country he has not allied himself with any church. However, he is a deep Bible student and has gained such familiarity with holy writ that there are few men, not excepting clergymen, who can compete with him in his knowledge of the scriptures of the old and new testaments. Aside from being a Biblical student he reads much along various lines and is generally conversant with the history of the world, particularly, with the events of the day. He is a man of rare intelligence and learning and in every sense of the word is a remarkable man considering the fact that he had no training in school and that he is in every respect self educated. He does not belong to any orders or fraternal organizations, although his father and grandfather were affiliated with the Free Masons and Orangemen. Perhaps no character in the county is more favorably known and highly esteemed than Mr. Pearson, and he is justly numbered among the township's most substantial and representative men.

Elias Butler

Elias Butler, a substantial farmer of St. Albans township, whose family for over a century has engaged in agricultural pursuits in this county, was born in Granville township, May 22, 1834, and when a boy removed with his parents to the farm on which he is now located and where he has since resided. His grand' parents, David and Anna Butler, natives of Massachusetts, came to Granville, Ohio, in 1805 with the Granville colony and in that place remained until they departed this life. They had three sons, Eleverett, Henry and Charles, and one daughter, Anna Woodruff, who departed this life in Kansas.

Charles Butler was born near Granville, Massachusetts, July 16, 1804, and when but one year of age was brought to Licking county by his parents, who were

Albans township, where he spent the remainder of this life, passing away August 9, 1886. lie wedded Philota D. Pratt, who was born in Massachusetts, January 26, 1808, and came to Licking county with her parents when about five years of age. She departed this life on the old home farm, April 4, 1891. They reared the following children: Martha M., wife of Barzilla Price, of Colorado; Caroline, who was united in marriage with William Smith, the couple being mutes and residing near Youngstown, Ohio: Jane, wife of Joshua U. Headley, of Pataskala; William H., of Harrison county, Iowa; Corwin, deceased; and Elias.

In the district schools Elias Butler acquired his education and engaged in the duties of the home farm until the year 1862, when he enlisted in Company B, time he participated in the siege of Vicksburg. Upon receiving his discharge at Black River Bridge, Mississippi, in August, 1863, he returned home and at once turned his attention to farming, which occupation he has since pursued. He owns two hundred and three acres of land, his farm being on the line between Harrison and St. Albans townships, one hundred acres in the latter and the re- inainder of the farm in the former, while the dwelling house is located immediately on the township line. This farm was settled many years ago by his father who, upon his arrival erected a log cabin on the Harrison township side of the road and the land was cleared and put into condition for cultivation by him and his son Elias, the latter having subsequently vacated the log cabin and erected a comfortable modern home in St. Albans township. When they commenced work on this tract of land there were no fences to be seen anywhere but they later built fences, barns and outbuildings and bought modern farm machinery and today the farm is in excellent condition and is one of the finest in the township. In addition to raising hay and various grain crops Mr. Butler devotes considerable attention to breeding stock and keeps excellent specimens of sheep and cattle.

In 1869 Mr. Butler wedded Pauline Slough, a native of Canal Winchester, Fairfield county, Ohio, born duly 6, 1839. She was a daughter of Frederick and Mary (Tollman) Slough, natives of Fairfield county. The Tollmans originally came from Virginia, while the grandfather, John Slough, emigrated to this state from Germany. The parents passed away when their daughter was a mere girl and she resided with relatives until her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Butler have the following children: Edith May, wife of Ellis Thomas, of Harrison township, their family consisting of Robert, Pauline, Owen and an infant; Ella, who wedded Raymond Taylor, of St. Albans township; and Charles. Mr. Butler has given his support to the republican party all his life and cast his first vote for Fremont. He is a profound believer in the principles of his party and has always been thoroughly convinced that they are necessary to assure the permanent prosperity of the country. He is well known and highly respected throughout the county and belongs to Baird Post, G. A. R., of Pataskala.

Licking county has never been wanting for representative men to take hold of its farming interests and develop its natural resources, and one of the prosperous agriculturists of Franklin township is J. M. Dusthimer, whose birth occurred in Hopewell township May 18, 1850, a son of Isaiah and Mary (Brady) Dusthimei. His father was a native of Franklin township, this county, where he engaged in the pursuit of agriculture until his death. Politically he was a supporter of the democratic party, was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church as one of its leading factors, and was a man whose upright character was w'ell spoken of throughout these parts. The mother, a native of this county, still survives and resides in Brownsville, Ohio. Among their children were: Elizabeth J., wife of Berban Coe, residing in Brownsville; J. M., our subject; J. W., an agriculturist of Jackson town, this county; H. E., a retired farmer of Linnville, Ohio; and Rebecca E., deceased.

J. M. Dusthimer attended the district schools of Hopewell and Franklin townships, his father having removed to the latter township when he was but eight years old, and in the Newark public schools which he attended for one term. He thus acquired sufficient education to enable him to teach school, which voca- tion lie followed for four terms. His early life was spent upon the farm upon which he resided until he was twenty-two years of age, when he rented a farm in Franklin township where he engaged in farming for several years and then purchased the farm upon which he has since resided. His present farm consists of sixty-eight and one-half acres of land upon which he has made all the improvements, having done almost all carpentry work on his barn and other buildings himself. Besides this home place he and his wife own one hundred two and onehalf acres of land, and his wife one hundred and twenty-seven acres of land in Franklin township. Mr. Dusthimer gives his attention to general fanning and stock raising, has made a careful study of the soil and has therefore been fortunate in reaping abundant harvests, for the most part deriving the maximum yield per acre.

In 1872 he wedded Miss Elnora H. Motherspaugh, and they have had three children, namely: Samuel L., an agriculturist and township clerk of Franklin township; Mary A., wife of Alva Haslett, also a farmer of that township; and Elmer Rav. The democratic party has always received the vote of Mr. Dusthimer and aside from taking an interest in national and state politics he is also concerned in local affairs, having been township clerk and for several years a member of the board of education. While he is not affiliated with any secret societies nor religious organizations he attends divine services with his wife, who is a member of the Lutheran church. He is a man whose honest and straightforward life places his name above reproach among the township's most industrious and worthy citizens.

One of the younger representatives of the medical fraternity who is gaining a wide reputation as a practicing physician and surgeon in Bennington township, this county, is John P. Wolfe, whose birth occurred August 25, 1873, near Mt. Sterling, Pickaway county, Ohio, and who, for the past ten years, has been successfully following his profession in Appleton and vicinity, his excellent service having brought him a liberal patronage. He is a son of George W. and Sarah J. (Puckett) Wolfe, his father having been for many years a well known agriculturist and stock-raiser of that locality.

The boyhood days of John P. Wolfe were spent on his father's farm, where he passed through the experiences common to the country lad, performing his part of the wTork of the fields during the summer months and in the winter attending the district school, where he acquired his preliminary education. Upon quitting the neighborhood school he followed the profession of teaching for three years, being principal of the school at Era, Pickaway county, two years, and rancoastbury, Fayette county, one year. ITc was then enrolled as a student at the Normal School in Lebanon, Ohio, where he completed a course of study and was subsequently matriculated as a student in the Ohio Medical College, of Columbus, from which he was graduated in the class of 1899. Immediately upon receiving his degree in medicine he secured a place in the Protestant Hospital as interne physician.

this institution being in connection with the Medical College, and after serving one year, during which time he gained considerable experience in the practice of various branches of materia medica and surgery, he entered the profession independently in Columbus, Ohio. He had been there but a brief period of six months and was becoming popular in the neighborhood in which he had located, when, upon receiving intelligence of an excellent opening for one of his profession at Appleton, Bennington township, this county, he at once gave up his practice in Columbus and came to that place in June, 1901. He at once became well known as a physician throughout the vicinity and has since been steadily engaged here in his profession. He is the only doctor within a radius of many miles of Appleton, where he has his office, and consequently his practice, which has steadily grown during his residence here, is of far greater proportions than that of many of the medical fraternity who reside in the cities.

On February 16, 1901, shortly before locating here. Dr. Wolfe was united in marriage to Miss Minerva Seltzer, a daughter of George and Harriet (Ogden) Seltzer, who were of a prominent family of Columbus, Ohio. Just prior to her marriage Mrs. Wolfe had completed a course in training for a nurse. She comes of a family of physicians, her grandfather, Dr. Samuel Seltzer, having located in Columbus for the practice of medicine in 1832, while her uncle, Dr. Yan S. Seltzer, followed the profession in Columbus from 1856 until 1873 and was one of the most prominent physicians of the city at that time. Dr. and Mrs. Wolfe have one son, George S. The doctor's political views are on the side of the democratic party and in addition to holding membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, he belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Masonic Lodge, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in all of which organizations he is well known and has a host of warm friends. l)r. Wolfe is of genial disposition, blessed with kindness and sympathy so necessary to the physician in his treatment of the sick, and his charming qualities, together with the interest he takes in his patients and the remarkable success which he has met in restoring them to health and vigor, have made him popular throughout the entire vicinity while growing confidence in his medical work and surgical skill is constantly adding to the proportions of his practice. He is widely known as a man of remarkable worth and is highly respected and esteemed not only for his professional ability but also for his social qualities. He resides at Appleton, where he owns one of the most attractive residences of the village, his home being one of the most hospitable, bearing every evidence of culture and refinement.

John A. Prince

The agricultural and stock raising interests of Newark township, this county, have always been in the hands of enterprising men, among whom is John A. Prince. He was born in Green township, September 15, 1847, a son of David and Anna (Fulk) Prince. His father, a native of Rockingham county, Virginia, came with his people when a child to this state and located in Bowling Green township. He followed general agricultural pursuits and threshing until he en- tered into rest, his remains being interred in Fairmount cemetery, while his wife, whom he married in this county, where she was born, departed this life in 18**5 and was laid to rest beside her husband. In their family were nine children: Sarah, wife of John Catlin, a liveryman residing in Amsterdam near Bloomington, Illinois; William 0., deceased, whose remains lie in Fairmount cemetery, this county; John A.; Eliza Jane, wife of Marion Bencroft, residing in Jacktown, this state; Emma, wife of David Black, an agriculturist of Union county, Ohio; Albert F., who owns large farming interests near Bloomington, Illinois; Lucinda, who became the wife of Charles Winston, a dairyman of Montana; Mary Ellen, deceased; and Hester Louisa, deceased.

In Bowling Green township John A. Prince was reared and there on the home farm he became familiar with the various phases of agriculture, attending the neighborhood schools during the short winter term. He lost his father when a lad and upon his shoulders fell the management of the farm and the responsibility of rearing the younger members of the family but to the performance of this task he set himself with an earnest heart and willing hand and applied himself faithfully to tilling the soil. He remained at home until the members of the family were of an age to help themselves and then, when in his twenty-first year, he located in Van Buren, making the trip in a one-horse wagon and without a dollar in his pocket. There with his wide knowledge of the various departments of agriculture he at once began to apply his energy, meeting with success from year to year until now he owns one hundred and fifty acres of land, all of which is highly improved and under cultivation. He also has a fine dwelling house and two building lots in the village of Van Buren. His career was beset by many obstacles but being a man who was willing to work, blessed with health and vigor and at the same time with an aggressive spirit, he overcame all difficulties and soon turned the soil to his advantage and in course of time surrounded himself with prosperity, which he enjoys today.

In 1869 Mr. Prince wedded Miss Nona Jane Elmose, a resident of this county, by whom he has had five children, namely: Ida Belle, deceased; William, who resides at home; Ada; Altha; and Verne. Mr. Prince has always given his vote to the democratic party to the principles of which he has always been loyal. Local affairs have also commanded his interest and he has officiated at various times as a member of the school board and in other township offices.

Albert F. Slater

Albert F. Slater, who since 1887 has been numbered among the successful and enterprising merchants of St. Louisville, where he has also served as postmaster since July, 1891, was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, February 27. 1865. His parents, John M. and Margaret E. (George) Slater, who were also natives of the Old Dominion, are deceased. Their family numbered seven children, namely: Eloise, the wife of W. B. Marple, of Licking county; A. G., a resident of Iowa; Solomon E., who has passed away: Sallie, living in Missouri: one who died in infancy; Albert F., of this review: and C. S., of St. Louisville.

Albert F. Slater acquired a common-school education and made his home with his uncle until sixteen years of age. In 1881 he came to Licking county, Ohio, and resided with his sister for three years, on the expiration of which period he secured employment as a farm hand, being thus engaged for four years. The year 1887 witnessed his entrance into the mercantile circles of St. Louisville and he has since been numbered among the successful and progressive business men of the county. His well selected stock of goods, reasonable prices and reliable methods insure him a profitable and steadily increasing patronage and his business returns to him an income of from seven to ten thousand dollars annually. He owns the store building, a fine residence and seventy-five acres of valuable land in Newton township. He is widely recognized as a most substantial and publicspirited citizen of his adopted county.

On the 21st of November, 1899, Mr. Slater was united in marriage to Miss Cora E. Evans, a native of Newton township, Licking county, and a daughter of W. D. and Amanda E. Evans, whose family numbers three children. Mr. and Mrs. Evans still survive and make their home in Newton township. Unto our subject and his wife has been born a son, Edward F.

In his political views Mr. Slater is a stanch republican and is now serving as postmaster of St. Louisville, in which position he has been the efficient incumbent since July, 1891. Fraternally he is connected with the Masonic Lodge, No. 291, at Utica, and with the Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 850, of St. Louisville. Both he and his wife support the Lutheran church and are well known and highly esteemed throughout the community in which they reside.

Nahum A. Hines

The quiet little town of Granville has every reason to be proud of her list of alumni, for from Denison University have gone out men and women who have left their impress upon the world's progress, gaining distinction in various lines of life and contributing to the universal advancement. Among this number was the Rev. Nahum A. Hines, well known as a Baptist minister and educator. He was born in August, 1852, at Stafford, Monroe county, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Esther (Grey) Hines. The father was a native of Virginia and the mother of Maine and both were descendants of old families represented in the Revolutionary war. They removed from Virginia to Ohio about 1815 and became closely associated with the pioneer development of the state. Their family numbered six children: Woodman and George, still living; Hiram; Thomas; and Nahum and

In taking up the personal history of Nahum A. Hines we present to our readers the life record of one who was widely and favorably known in this county, enjoying to the fullest extent the good will and confidence of all who knew him. He acquired his early education in the public schools of his native town and afterward entered the Denison University, where he pursued his studies for six years and was graduated in 1876. Determining to devote his life to the work of the ministry, he next entered the Rochester Theological Seminary and was graduated in 1883. In the meantime, however, he was pastor of the church at Olathe, Kansas, from 1878 until 1880. Following his graduation he accepted a pastorate at Webster, New York, where he remained until 1884 and then became professor of theology in the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Virginia, where he continued until 1887. In the latter year he established his home at Fort Hamilton, New Yrork, where he engaged in the real-estate business and at the same time gave considerable attention to compiling a work on theological and metaphysical subjects. There he remained until his demise, which occurred April 10, 1896, his remains being interred in Maple Grove cemetery at Granville.

It was on the 31st of July, 1879, that Mr. Hines was united in marriage U > Miss Kate V. Shepard. Her father was a graduate of Denison University of the class of 1848 and her mother attended Shepard son College, then the Granville Female Seminary, from 1833 until 1838. The Rev. Shepard was born in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, April 6, 18 22, and came of Puritan ancestry, many preachers and teachers being numbered among the representatives of the family. His father, Philemon Shepard, removed to Henrietta, Lorain county, Ohio, in 1832. and for forty years owned and cultivated a large place there. He was a very prominent layman and engaged in all kinds of religious work. For a number of years he also served as justice of the peace and his decisions were strictly fair and impartial. His son, the Rev. W. C. Shepard, was reared under the parental roof and, following his graduation from Denison University in 1848, became pastor of the church at Bucvrus, Ohio, where he remained until 1851. During the four succeeding years he occupied a pastorate at Henrietta, Ohio, and from 1855 until 1870 had charge of the church at Wasioja, Minnesota. He also organized a number of other churches in that section, and then returned to Granville to educate his children, four in number. Vinton R., the eldest, was graduated from Denison University in 1876 and was on the editorial staff of the Cincinnati Commercial from 1876 until 1883. Later he was connected with the Commercial-Gazette until 1893 and since that date has been publisher and proprietor of the Court Tndew since 1904 also editor and publisher of the Ohio Law Reporter. He has been a trustee of Denison University since 1900 and is a member of the Beta Theta Pi. Three of his children are graduates of Denison. Linden M. Shepard, the second son, was graduated from Denison in 1877, afterward became agent for the Associated Press and was on the staff of the Daily Times Star at Cincinnati until 1883. when lie went west. He died at Kinsley, Kansas, in 1888. The daughters of the family are Kate A", and Florence A., also graduates of the Young Ladies' Institute, now Shepard son College. The younger daughter pursued a post-graduate course at Denison in 1879 and 1880 and the following year was spent as a student in the university at Cincinnati. She engaged in teaching in the normal school at Stafford, Ohio, from 1881 until 1883, and was afterward very active in church work in Granville up to the time of her death, which occurred in 1892. Her beautiful Christian character and kindly spirit endeared her to all who knew her. The other daughter, Mrs. Hines, taught in the Granville schools from 1872 until 1879 and afterward engaged in teaching history and the history of art in Pennsylvania College for Women at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, from 1901 until 1902. She was state secretary of the Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of Ohio from 1898 until 1901. In 1900 the honorary degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon her by Shepardson College. Not only has she been very active in religious work but also in intellectual lines and served as president of the Travelers Club of Granville from 1897 until 1899, while for thirteen years she has been a member of its program committee. She was also the president of the Granville Centennial Association from 1903 until 1905, was president of the Shepardson College Alumni Association from 1905 until 1908, has been librarian of Denison University since 1903 and is now organizing regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her labors have made her widely known throughout the country and have won her social recognition.

Unto Rev. and Mrs. Hines was born one son, Cecil Shepard Hines, now in Alberta, Canada. He was graduated from Denison University in 1902 and won the Master of Arts degree on his graduation from Columbia University in 1905.

In his political views Rev. Hines was always a stanch republican. He regarded it as the duty as well as the privilege of every true American citizen to keep well informed on the questions and issues of the day and he studied the great political, sociological and economic as well as religious problems. He was a devoted member of the Baptist church and his life was given to the work of uplifting humanity. Mrs. Hines was always his able associate and assistant and has continued her efforts for the good of mankind through intellectual and moral development.

Daniel L. Van Fossen

Daniel L. Van Fossen, an old resident who is well known as a stock raiser and wool grower of Bennington township, this county, is a native son, born August 1(5, 1835, his parents having been Jesse and Catherine (Greiner) Van Fossen, both of whom were natives of Augusta county, Virginia, who came to Burlington township in 1811. Upon their arrival they leased a farm which they cultivated for a period of seven years, at the expiration of which time the family removed to this township, where they bought the farm upon which our subject now resides. At that time the country was a dense forest, so covered with small trees and underbrush that it was necessary to cut out a road through which they might convey their wagons laden with their possessions. When they settled here there were but three families in this part of the county and obviously no buildings within many miles, consequently their first work was to put up a small log cabin for which they cut the timber. Little by little they cleared off the land, made it arable, and began cultivating the soil, each year adding to their tillable acreage until the entire plat which constituted their claim was put into condition for farming.

Amidst these surroundings Daniel L. Van Fossen, the youngest of a family of thirteen children, was reared, helping to clear off the land and engaging in the general routine of the farm, and in season acquiring an education bv attendance at an old log schoolhouse. The duties of the farm were pressing and the school advantages of a very meager and insignificant sort, and he did not have much of an opportunity to acquire learning but was obliged to be satisfied with the little schooling he obtained. He continued to work on the home farm, saving the greater portion of his earnings until he was married, when he invested in the farm which he is now cultivating. From time to time he added to his land until he now possesses four hundred acres, keeping the entire tract under cultivation where he engages in stock raising on a large scale. For the past forty-five years he has bought and sold some of the finest cattle ever seen in these parts. He also deals largely in sheep and for twenty-five years has given considerable attention to horse raising. His success has been such as to enable him to accumulate considerable means, the fact that he is the largest individual tax-payer in the county being proof of that statement.

On February 18, 1855, Mr. Van Fossen was wedded to Miss Sarah Lake, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth (English) Lake, her parents being representatives of prominent old Virginia families who came to this county at an early day. Unto this union were born five children, namely: Charles, who has extensive farming interests in Bennington township; Olliver Perry, also an agriculturist of this township; Jesse, a practicing physician of Columbus, Ohio; Effie, deceased; and Truman B., who owns a large farm adjoining the old homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Van Fossen celebrated their golden wedding on February 18, 1905. Mr. Van Fossen has served as trustee of his township for three terms, then refusing to hold the office longer, for twenty-four years was township treasurer and for a long period an efficient member of the school board. In politics he is a democrat but does not concern himself in party affairs beyond casting his vote for its candidates. His religious convictions are with that Christian denomination known as the Disciples of Christ and he was the chairman of the building committee when the present building in Appleton was erected, was one of the largest contributors toward that work and is a liberal supporter of all departments of the church work. He is a man who has made excellent use of his means, being known throughout the county for his charities and as well for the generous hospitality of his home. He stands high in the esteem of all who know him, both as a business man and a citizen.

Alfred John Holt

Alfred John Holt, who has retired from active business life after having followed farming and butchering in Etna township for many years, was born in East Hadden, Northamptonshire, England, on January 21, 1831, and located here in the year 1856, where he has since resided. He was a son of John and Hannah Holt, who were the parents of four sons and three daughters, namely: John. Harriett, Edwin and Martha, all of whom reside in England ; Mary Ann Garlick, who departed this life in Nebraska; Eli, who resides in that state; and Alfred John, our subject.

Alfred John Holt acquired his education in the public schools of his native land, and upon locating in this township he was employed as a laborer until the Civil war broke out when he enlisted in Company C, Twenty- Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on July 18, 1861, and served until August 17, 1864, when he received an honorable discharge. He participated in many engagements during the war, among which were Kenesaw Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Corinth and Iuka, and he also served throughout the Atlanta campaign. While he was in his native land he learned the butchering trade and upon returning to this township after the war he followed that occupation, hauling meat from this place to the Columbus market. Later he gave up this business and bought a farm of one hundred acres east of Etna where he remained for twenty years, when he retired and removed to Etna village in 1899 where he has since lived.

On October 14, 1864, he wedded Elizabeth Hagy, who was born in this county on July 25, 1842, where she has always resided, and is a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Miller) Hagy. Mr. and Mrs. Holt are the parents of the following children, namely: Charles A., who wedded Estella Ryerson, and resides in Columbus, Ohio; Susie E., who is thirty-eight years of age, was first married to Wishard Parkinson, her second husband being William Nash, and they now reside in St. Louis, Missouri; Laura G., thirty-six years of age, whose first marriage was with Perry Smoke, and her second with Samuel Winn of Newark, Ohio; and James William, who was born February 3, 1875, and wedded Hannah Snider. Mr. Holt has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for over forty years. The success of his enterprise and industry in his days of activity enable him to live comfortably in retirement on the fruits of his long years of honest toil.

John S. Graham

John S. Graham, who for six years has acceptably filled the office of county commissioner, his reelection in 1908 being the evidence of commendation and trust on the part of the general public, spends much of the year in Granville and a portion of the time upon a farm of three hundred acres which he owns in McKean township. He has always derived his income from agricultural pursuits and stands as a prominent representative of farming interests in Licking county. His birth occurred in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, January 16, 1864, but when three months old he was brought to this county by his widowed mother. His parents were John Shannon and Hannah (Hayes) Graham, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Scotch lineage and the latter of Irish descent. The father had enlisted for service in the Union army and was to have joined the regulars but was thrown from a horse and killed. He had up to this time followed the occupation of farming. After being left a widow Mrs. Graham brought her family to Ohio, locating in McKean township, Licking county, making her home with her brother-in-law, John Barrick. She had four children: Mary M., now the widow of the Rev. F. H. Smiley, of Ohio M. E. Conference; Jennie A., the wife of Rev. C. F. Prior of the Ohio M. E. conference; David F., of New York City; and John S.

On a farm in McKean township, John S. Graham was reared and the common schools and a business college afforded him his educational privileges and equipped him for life's practical and responsible duties. In his youthful days he aided in the work of the farm and afterward formed a partnership with his uncle and together they carried on husbandry until Mr. Graham purchased a part of the old home farm that has since continued to be his place of residence. He now owns a farm of three hundred acres in the southwest corner of McKean township, on the Appleton and Granville road, and carries on general farming and stockraising. He has many kinds of stock upon his place and well improved farm buildings, while the fields are rich and productive, responding readily to the care and labor bestowed upon them. In 1907 Mr. Graham purchased a dwelling in Granville, where he remains during the scholastic year in order to educate his two sons.

On the 5th of October, 1888, Mr. Graham was married to Miss Minnie T Deardorff, who was born in Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of General J. M. Deardorff, who had charge of the state militia during the Morgan raid. He had raised a regiment for the war but the colonel's commission was given to another and he took charge of the state troops. For many years he was numbered among the leading manufacturers of Springfield, Ohio. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Graham was blessed with two sons, Paul B. and Hayes D. They have also reared an orphan girl, Bessie Kulp, who has lived with them twelve years.

In his political views Mr. Graham is a republican recognized as one of the leaders of the party. Six years ago he was elected county commissioner and on the expiration of his first term of three years was reelected and is now acting in that capacity. Over the record of his official life there falls no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evil, for his course has been characterized bv the utmost devotion to the general good. For twelve years he was a member of the township board of education in McKean township and the cause of the schools has ever found in him a stalwart champion. For twenty-five years he has been an official member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Granville and his life has at all times been actuated by high and honorable principles and characterized by the utmost devotion to the public good. In his business career he has so directed his efforts and energies that his labors have been crowned with gratifying success and in addition to hi? farming operations he is interested in the Granville Bank as a stockholder and director. Whatever he undertakes he accomplishes and his resolute spirit, unfalter' ing energy and indefatigable enterprise constitute an example well worthy of emulation.

John W. Williams

The fine farm, comprising one hundred acres, situated in Burlington township, now owned by John W. Williams, has been in possession of the family through several generations. It was the birthplace of our subject, who was born September 29, 1867, a son of Jonas J. and Mary E. (Wilson) Williams, the former also born on this farm, while the latter was a native of Eden township. Licking county. The son was reared on the home place and was early trained to the duties necessary to the cultivation of the fields, his time being fully occupied from the planting in early spring until the gathering of the crops in the late autumn. For a short period during the winter months he attended the district school of the neighborhood but his advantages in this direction were somewhat limited. When a young man of twenty-four or twenty-five, he and a brother purchased that portion of the farm on which stood the buildings and after a few years Mr. Williams bought his brothers interest, so that he is now operating it independently. He has here one hundred acres, which he has placed under a high state of cultivation, while his farm buildings are considered among the finest in Licking county. The tract is located on an elevation and thus commands a prominent view for miles around. In his farm work Mr. Williams follows the most modern methods and uses the latest improved machinery to facilitate his work. He manifests much skill in his labors and this combined with his thrift and industry has been the means of his forging to the front in agricultural circles, so that today he is numbered among the county's foremost citizens.

Mr. Williams was married in 1895, the lady of his choice being Miss Allie Bash, a daughter of Frank Bash, of McKean township, now deceased. A little daughter and son, Helen Fay and Carl C., grace the home of Mr. and Mrs. Williams.

In his political views Mr. Williams is a republican, strong in his support of its measures. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the United Presbyterian church, of which he is now serving on the board of trustees. He possesses a firm and determined character, one that recognizes and utilizes opportunity and no citizen of Burlington township is held in higher regard and esteem than is John W. Williams.

Andrew J. Smith

Andrew J. Smith, owning and cultivating a well improved farm of eighty acres in McKean township, was bom in Licking county, Ohio, November 1, 1843, his parents being George W. and Lida (Piles) Smith, natives of Pennsylvania and West Virginia respectively. The father, who was sixteen years of age when he came to this county, continued to reside here until called to his final rest on the 11th of September, 1891, the community thus losing one of its most respected and worthy pioneer settlers. His wife, who survived him but a very brief time, was laid to rest one month later. Unto this worthy couple were born thirteen children, namely: William H., a resident of Texas; Bennett T., of Licking county; Andrew J., of this review; Mary E., the wife of Samuel Wagner, of Nebraska; Martha J., the wife of William Howell; John W. and George W., who have passed away; Richard G.; Sevilia, the wife of Mitchell Willard, of McKean township; Urilla, the deceased wife of Frank Lock; Henry F. ; Charles L., living in McKean township; and Asa, who is also deceased.

Andrew J. Smith acquired his education in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority, when he rented a farm and was actively engaged in its cultivation for eight years. On the expiration of that period he bought a tract of fifty acres in Burlington township, which he sold at the end of two years and then bought a farm of forty acres in McKean township, making his home thereon for twelve years. After disposing of that property he purchased a tract of eighty acres in McKean township, in the improve- ment and development of which he has been successfully engaged to the present time. The farm presents a well kept appearance and everything about the place is indicative of the careful supervision of the owner, whose methods are at once practical and progressive. His industry has ever been one of his salient characteristics and has been the measure of his prosperity.

On the 8th of December, 1864, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Johnson, a native of McKean township, Licking county, and a daughter of John L. and Mary A. (Bowers) Johnson, whose family numbered ten children. The father is deceased but the mother is still living, having now attained the age of eighty-three years. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born four children. Eva May, who is the wife of Felix Nutter, of Newton township, has six children: Grace E., Ray, Blanche, Annie, and Avia and Trevia, twins. Alice N., who is the wife of Elmer Sillen, of McKean township, has three children, as follows: Zora, Hugh and Fred. William A., who also makes his home in McKean township, is married and has one daughter, Vernie. George L., the youngest member of the Smith family, is likewise a resident of McKean township.

Mr. Smith gives stalwart allegiance to the men and measures of the democracy and has served in the position of constable. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Evangelist church, with which his wife is also identified. Having spent their entire lives in this county, they have been interested witnesses of its substantial growth and development and, owing to their many excellent traits of character, enjoy the warm regard and esteem of many friends throughout the community.

Morgan J. Williams

Morgan J. Williams is remembered by many who knew him as an honest, industrious, frugal man, reliable in his business and loyal in matters of citizenship. His life was at all times guided by honorable purposes and his many good traits endeared him to those who knew him. He was born October 14, 1833, in Utica, New York, and was a son of Thomas D. and Hannah Williams, both of whom were natives of Wales. The father was a cooper by trade and followed that pursuit in order to provide a living for his family of seven children, namely: Thomas, Morgan, William, Eva, Cyrus, Ruth and Mark.

Morgan J. Williams was but a lad at the time of his mothers death and he then went to live with a man by the name of John J. Hughes. When a young man he left the state of New YTork and removed westward to Ohio. In early life he learned the carpenter's trade which he followed for a number of years, after which he turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits. On the 15th of February, 1869, he was married to Mrs. Henrietta J. (Twining) Jones, a daughter of Merrick and Corintha (Clark) Twining. Her father was a native of Massachusetts while her mother was born in Granville, Ohio. Throughout his entire life Mr. Twining followed the occupation of farming and was well known as a leading representative of agricultural interests in this county. Unto him and his wife were born nine children: Henrietta, Lewis S., Edward, deceased,

Harriet, Almira, Nelson, Charles, Henry and Gratia. The last named is also deceased. Having arrived at womanhood Henrietta J. Twining first gave her hand in marriage to Lewis Jones on September 14, 1848, and nnto them were born three children: De'Esting W., who is engaged in the hardware business and makes his home with his mother; Otto S., who married Georgiana Williams, a liveryman; and Alma M., the wife of Edward E. Tight, a farmer living near Alexandria, Ohio. The birth of Henrietta J. Twining occurred in 1830 and she has long been a resident of this county. Following the death of her first husband she became the wife of Morgan J. Williams and they went to live on her farm about a mile from Granville on the Alexandria road. The place comprises one hundred and four acres of land which responds readily to the care and cultivation bestowed upon it. Here Mr. Williams not only conducted the farm but also worked at the carpenter's trade, living a useful and active life. Unto this marriage there were born, in 1871, twin sons: Dr. Howard L., a graduate of Ontario Veterinary College, who practices in Newark, and Dr. George L. Williams, a graduate of the Ohio Medical University, and practices in Columbus. The death of the husband and father occurred December 23, 1893, and was the occasion of deep and widespread regret to many friends as well as his immediate family. In politics he was a stanch republican, giving unswerving support to the principles of the party. He was strictly temperate, never indulging in the use of intoxicants in any form and his entire life was characterized by the highest moral principles. He held membership in the Granville Presbyterian church in which he served as an elder. Not the good that comes to us but the good that comes to the world through us is the measure of our success and, judging in this way, Mr. Williams was an eminently successful man. Mrs. Williams now resides on her farm west of Granville, having taken up her abode here April 1, 1909. She still owns the farm property on which there are three gas wells, and from these she derives a very substantial and gratifying annual income.

Levi M. Farnsworth

Levi M. Farnsworth was a retired farmer living in Croton, Ohio, who owned three hundred and twenty-eight acres of valuable land in this county at the time of his death, from which he derived a substantial annual income. For many years he gave his undivided attention to the work of the fields and through his close application and unremitting diligence won the success that was his in his latter years. Ills birth occurred March 13, 1844, in Marion township, Licking county, his parents being Mahlon and Lydia (Miller) Farnsworth, who came to Licking county from Virginia. The father was a machinist and followed that trade for some time, while later he turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits.

Levi M. Farnsworth was reared on the old home place and was educated in the district schools, dividing his time between the work of the schoolroom, the pleasures of the playground and the duties that were assigned him in connection with the development of the fields. When a young man he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and for fourteen years remained in the employ of that and the Baltimore & Ohio Kailroad Company at the Centerville pumping station. He removed from Centerville to Monroe township in 1808 and then to Croton, where he passed away. He was a large landowner, his farms comprising alxiut three hundred and twenty-eight acres of productive and well improved land. After taking up his abode in Monroe township he bent every energy toward the cultivation and development of his place but a few years before his death gave up active work and lived retired in the enjoyment of well earned rest. His life was one of continuous and well directed activity and his tireless energy, keen perception and honesty of purpose brought him the prosperity which he latterly enjoyed.

Pleasantly situated in his home life, Mr. Farnsworth was married on the 14th of October, 1893, to Miss Emma Evans, a daughter of Lewis and Margaret Jane (Conard) Evans, the former a farmer of Bennington township. Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth had two children, Rov E. and Margaret Jane, who are pupils in the village school. The home of the Farnsworths is an attractive center of culture and refinement and its hospitality is greatly enjoyed bv many friends. Mr. Farnsworth was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was a republican in politics but aside from voting took no active part therein. He was, however, never remiss in the duties of citizenship but gave loyal allegiance to many movements and measures for the public good. He was a man of many sterling traits of character, and in his death the town and county have lost one who will long be remembered and admired.

Edward Young

Among the prosperous and progressive young farmers of McKean township is Edward Young, who was born in Newton, this county, January 20, 1810, son of Daniel and Rachael A. (Fry) Young, his mother being a native of Newton township and his father of the state of New Jersey. Daniel Young departed this life March 22, 1884, and his wife survived him twenty-one years. They reared a family of nine children, namely: James U., a resident of Licking county; Monroe, who makes his home in Newark; George C. and Clara E., both of whom are deceased ; Edward, of this review; Fourth and Dora, who have also passed away ; one who died in infancy; and Frank A., residing in the state of Washington.

In the district schools Edward Young received his education and when he had completed his studies he still remained at his fathers home, where he engaged in general farm work until he was twenty-one years of age, when being ambitious to engage in business on his own account he rented part of the old home farm which he kept under cultivation until the year 1904. During this time he was untiring in his application to business and by his industry he succeeded in producing excellent crops, for which he found a ready market, and finally saved sufficient means with which to purchase the tract of land on which he now resides. His farm contains sixty-four acres to which he has since given his attention. He has tilled the fields so that rich crops have been harvested and he has also improved the buildings on his place, repairing and remodeling the house and outbuildings and keeping everything in good condition. He uses the latest improved machinery to develop the fields and his work is being attended with gratifying success.

On July 20, 1893, Mr. Young wedded Miss Hattie M. Bevard, a native of McKean township and a daughter of Adam and Mary (Rhodes) Bevard. Her parents, also natives of this county, are now residing in Newark. Mrs. Young has one brother, who lives witli his parents. To Mr. and Mrs. Young were born five children, namely: Frank, Viva G., Asa M., Harley E. and May Alta. Mr. Young and his wife hold membership with the Disciples of Christ and are loyal to the church and its teachings, contributing to its support and aiding in its various activities. In politics Mr. Young is a democrat and to this party he gives his allegiance because upon thorough investigation he believes its principles to contain the secret of the nation's prosperity. He is a member of the Grangers and is interested in all pertaining to the agricultural development of the community and to its progress in political, intellectual and moral lines. His own character worth commends him to the confidence and respect of his fellowmen and Licking county numbers him among her valued residents.

John T. Gillespie

John T. Gillespie, whose well directed and unremitting activity in former years now enables him to live retired in Brownsville, in the enjoyment of the fruits of his former toil, was born in Harford county, Maryland, on the 16th of December, 1827, his parents being William and Sarah (Heap) Gillespie. The paternal grandfather, John Gillespie, whose birth occurred near Cork, Ireland, was there married and about 1785 emigrated to the United States, subsequently becoming a planter and slave-owner of Maryland. On the paternal side the ancestry can be traced back to the House of Stuart of England. William Gillespie, the father of our subject, was a native of Harford county, Maryland, was there reared and on attaining man's estate took up farming as a life work. In 1833 he came to Ohio, arriving at McConnelsville, Morgan county, on the 16th of November of that year. There he continued to reside until 1844, when he located near Roseville, in Clay township, Muskingum county, where he made his home until 1847. In that year he came to Licking county, locating on the property in Brownsville where his son, John T. Gillespie, now resides and there remaining until he passed away in September, 1881. His remains were interred in the Brownsville cemetery, as were also those of his wife, whom he had married in Maryland, she being a native of that state. Unto this worthy couple were born six children, namely: John T., of this review; Mary E., the widow of William Dilts; Sarah J. and Margaret E., both of whom are deceased; and two who died in infancy.

As a student in the academy at McConnelsville, John T. Gillespie acquired a good education and subsequently taught school for one term in Morgan county, one term in Muskingum county and, after coming to Brownsville, taught for a similar period in the schools here. He then turned his attention to coopering, being identified with that line of activity for several years, and then followed mer- chandising a number of years, meeting with a gratifying and well merited measure of success in liis undertakings. Subsequently he was engaged in buying and shipping produce but eventually retired, having accumulated a competence sufficient to enable him to spend his remaining days in comfort and ease, without further recourse to business activity. He owns an attractive and commodious residence in Brownsville, as well as forty-five acres of valuable land in Hopewell township, and is interested in real estate in Brownsville and Bowling Green township, being numbered among the substantial and representative citizens of the community. On November 12, 1846, Mr. Gillespie was united in marriage to Miss Eliza J. Risen, of Morgan county, by whom he had six children, as follows: William T., whose whereabouts are unknown; Sarah E., the wife of James Uffner, of Brownsville, Ohio; Eva A., the wife of David R. Mealick, of Blackford county, Indiana; and three who have passed away.

In his political affiliation Mr. Gillespie was originally a whig, then a republican and finally became a supporter of the democracy, whose candidates and principles he upholds at state and national elections but votes independently on local questions. Between the periods 1871 and 1899 he served twenty-one years as justice of the peace and it is worthy of note that during his long term of office he did not have a decision overruled by the higher court, which speaks in strong terms of his legal knowledge and ability as well as of his sense of justice and his executive powers. He is a strong anti-saloon man and has always worked strenuously in order to abolish the liquor traffic and thereby relieve humanity of the cause of the greater portion of its poverty, sickness and misery. Fraternally lie is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In religious faith he is a Universalist, while his wife is a member of the Presbyterian church. He has a very wide and favorable acquaintance throughout the county in which he has now so long resided, being highly esteemed by all who know him as one of its venerable and honored citizens.

Thomas F. Coulter

Thomas F. Coulter, a contractor of Newark, has won a prominent place in the industrial circles of the community. Besides being interested in an extensive contracting trade he is also the president of the Coulter-McKay Realty Company. Ambitious and of an aggressive spirit, he is an industrious man and it has been through his keen business discernment and perseverance that he has become head of a profitable enterprise. He was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, in 1873. Cyrus Coulter, his father, was also a native of Pennsylvania and for many years was engaged in the contracting and roofing business. Marv Coulter, mother of the subject, was also a native of the Keystone state.

Thomas F. Coulter, who was one of a family of four children, obtained his education in the common schools of his native city. Being anxious to get out in the business world for himself and being ambitious to learn a trade, he apprenticed to his father and learned the roofing and contracting business. Under the supervision of his father, who was a skilled mechanic, lie progressed rapidly and soon became a skilled artisan and master of all details of the business. Leaving his native city in 1905 he came to Newark, where he began business for himself. Since then he has applied himself diligently to his work and has succeeded in developing an extensive trade. He is acknowledged to be one of the most proficient men in his line of business in the city and is accounted one of the leading contractors.

Mr. Coulter was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Gill, of Mercer county, Pennsylvania. They have one child, Clyde T., who was born in Newark, Ohio, three years ago. Mr. Coulter is deeply interested in religious work of the First Presbyterian church, of which he is a member and also one of its trustees. He is a member and director of the Newark Young Men's Christian Association, in which he is very popular, and is connected with the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Coulter gives his support to the republican party but is not active in politics beyond exerting his influence in securing the election of honorable men to public office.

Joseph C. Hanby

It was in June, 1893, that Joseph C. Hanby purchased the farm of one hundred and forty-eight acres in Union township, on which he now resides. In the intervening sixteen years he has given his undivided attention to its cultivation and has brought the fields into a state of rich fertility. He follows modern methods in all his farm work and his labors are bringing him a substantial and gratifying annual income. Mr. Hanbv is a native of Perry county, Ohio, his birth having occurred near Thornville in 1860. His parents were William and Amanda (Overholt) Hanby, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Knox county, Ohio. Mr. Hanby was a son of John and Sarah (Abbott) Hanby, who were among the pioneer residents of Perry county, journeying thither in wagons, for it was long prior to the era of railroad building. John Hanby was not permitted to enjoy his new home any length of time, for he died soon after reaching his destination. The members of his family were William, Samuel, George, Martha and Elizabeth A., and twro who died in childhood, one being drowned in a well, while the other was killed by lightning. Of this family William Hanby was the eldest, and brought to Perry county in early childhood, he was there reared amid the wild scenes of pioneer life. As stated, he wadded Amanda Overholt. Their last years, however, were spent in Perry county, and they were well known farming people, wdiose lives closely adhered to high standards and won for them the respect and confidence of those with wdiom they were associated. Their family numbered nine children, seven sons and twro daughters, of whom one son and one daughter are deceased. The family record is as follows: John Jefferson, now living in Van Wert county; Sarah Ann, who became the wife of Jesse Mechling and died in Van Wert, Ohio; Joseph C. of this review; Alma F., the wife of William Fallars, of Van Wert county; Lincoln E., wrho died in Van Wert, leaving a widow and one child; William G., of Allen county, Ohio; B. F., who is living on a part of the home farm in Perry county; Alta B., also living on the homestead farm ; and David Webster, of Perry county. The father owned in

Perry county a tract of rich land of one hundred and seventy-six acres and also another farm of eighty acres and in his business affairs met with good success, owing to his capable management and well directed thrift. He started in life empty-handed and in fact was dependent upon his own resources from an early age. Gradually he worked his wav upward, however, carefully utilizing his business opportunities until his labors brought him to a place among the substantial and prosperous farmers of his community. He voted with the republican party but manifested only a citizen's interest in political affairs. He and his family are all members of the Methodist church.

On the old homestead farm in Perry county, Joseph C. Hanbv was reared, remaining there with his parents until twenty-three years of age, during which time he assisted in the farm work. He aided in the task of plowing, planting and harvesting and when the duties of the fields were largely over for the year, he attended the public schools of the neighborhood. On leaving home he went to Van Wert county, where he engaged in farming for eighteen months and in 1 8 So arrived in Licking county. Here he invested in land, purchasing a farm of sixty acres, which he cultivated for about eight years and then in June, 1893, sold that property and bought his present farm comprising one hundred and forty-eight acres of rich and productive land in Union township. He has here made many improvements and the farm is well equipped with modern conveniences and accessories. In addition to tilling the soil he also raises stock and both branches of his business are proving remunerative.

Just before coming to this county, Mr. Hanbv was married in Perry county, in 1884, to Miss Laura A. Goodin, who was born in that county in 1869, a daughter of Asa and Sarah Ellen (Miller) Goodin, who were natives of Pennsylvania. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Hanbv has been blessed with two children, a son and a daughter. Hollis G., who was born in Perry county, married Ethel Tavner, and they have one child. He occupies a part of his fathers farm, which he is carefully cultivating. The daughter, Lulu B. was married to T. E. Jones, December 6, 1908.

In his political views Mr. Hanbv is a republican but the honors and emoluments of office have no attraction for him, as he has always preferred to devote his attention to his business affairs, in which he has met signal success. The Methodist Episcopal church of Hebron numbers him among its valued representatives and it is well known that his influence can always be counted upon on the side of justice, truth and general improvement.

T. J. Bline, who has long been numbered among the progressive and prosperous agriculturists of Newton township, was born in Licking county, Ohio, on the 4th of May, 1847. His parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Frederick) Bline. natives of Virginia, came to Licking county in 1829. For thirteen years the father was engaged in the operation of rented land and in 1843 purchased a farm, on which he made his home until his demise, which occurred April 9, 1888. He was widely recognized as a most worthy and respected pioneer settler of this county and one whose labors proved an important element in its agricultural development. His wife was called to her final rest in the year 1887. Unto this worthy couple were born ten children, namely: Mary A., deceased; John W., a resident of Crawford county, Illinois; Sophia, who has also passed away; David and A. J., residing in Licking county ; T. J., of this review; Rebecca, the wife of Samuel Hawkinson, of Licking county; Jacob, who likewise makes his home in this county; Elizabeth, the wife of A. J. Swisher, of Licking county: and one who died in infancy.

T. J. Bline obtained his education in the common schools and early became familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist as he assisted his father in the work of the home farm. In 1872 he purchased his present farm in Newton township and as the years have gone by he has placed many substantial improvements thereon, so that it is now lacking in none of the conveniences and accessories of a model farming property of the twentieth century. In the conduct of his agricultural interests he has been very successful, owing to his untiring labor and sound business judgment, and he is well known as a progressive and enterprising citizen of his native county.

Mr. Bline has been married twice. At the age of twenty-eight years he wedded Miss Eleanor King, a daughter of John King, of Licking county. By this union there were seven children: Bertha, the wife of Bud Brown, of this county; Hyde, a resident of Newark, Ohio; Frances G., the wife of Charles Osborne, of Licking county; Blanche, at home; Cora, the wife of Stanley Wright, of Newark, Ohio; Pearl, also yet at home; and Calvin P., who is deceased. Mrs. Eleanor Bline passed away in 1896 and in 1900 Mr. Bline was again married, his second union being with Mary J. Runnels, the widow of Orlando Runnels, of Licking county. Mrs. Bline is also a native of this county, her birth having occurred in 1840.

Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Bline has given his political allegiance to the democracy and has served his fellow townsmen in the position of township trustee and also as a member of the school board. He is likewise identified with the Grange. Both he and his wife are widely and favorably known throughout the county in which they have spent their entire lives, possessing those commendable traits of character which in every land and clime awaken admiration and respect.

Arthur Wyeth

Arthur Wyeth, a prosperous farmer and highly respected citizen of Liberty township, was born in this county February 16, 1866, a son of Stillman S. and Elizabeth (Wright) Wyeth, his father having come to Licking county from Massachusetts with his parents, David and Sallie Wyeth, in the year 1838, locating in this township, where he departed this life April 1, 1891, leaving a widow. Both father and grandfather were substantial farmers of this county and men whose sterling qualities made them representative and influential citizens.

On his father's farm Arthur Wyeth spent his boyhood days and in the district schools of the township acquired his preliminary education subsequently pursuing a course of study in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, completing the sophomore year. Later he taught in the schools of this county for five winter terms and was employed on his father's farm during the summer months. He was regarded as one of the progressive teachers of the county. In the year 1890 he took the civil service examination for appointment in the railway mail service and made the third highest grade in a large class of applicants, being soon after assigned to a position. He remained in the service for two years but resigned upon the death of his father to take charge of his farm and other business interests. He has since followed general farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of breeding sheep. Mr. Wveth has extensive land interests and his farm bears evidence of excellent care, being highly improved and equipped with all conveniences by which to pursue the occupation by the most modern and progressive methods.

Mr. Wyeth has been twice united in marriage. His first union occurred October 24, 1888, with Miss Allie Butt, daughter of Wilson and Mary (Kasson) Butt. She departed this life in April, 1895, leaving her husband and two children: Cleo D. and Claude S. On December 30, 1897, he was married to Miss Jennie M. Jackson, daughter of Burr D. and Adah (Arnold) Jackson of this county and to this union were born two children, Pauline and Esther. Mr. Wyeth has always given his political support to the republican party and is active in its affairs as a member of the county committee and county election board. He has served as delegate both to the county, district and state conventions and has on several occasions been urged to become a candidate for office. He takes a profound interest in church work and is recording steward of the circuit and also a trustee in the Methodist Episcopal church in which he is class leader and has been superintendent of the Sunday school. Aside from being a progressive and enterprising citizen Mr. Wyeth is a man of high moral and spiritual ambitions, whose upright and straightforward life exerts a telling influence among those with whom he associates and which makes him one whom it is a pleasure to meet, both in the ordinary affairs of the world and in a social way in his home, which he strives to make ideal and the center of happiness and hospitality.

John Henry' Cbist

John Henry Crist, who for many years lias been following general farming and stock-raising in Thornville, Perry county, Ohio, was born on the farm on which he now resides January 18, 1844. He is a representative of a family long identified with the farming interests of this part of the state. His grandfather, W. P. C. Crist, was a weaver who came to the United States about the time of the Revolutionary war and enlisted under General Washington and served through - out the conflict. When he came to Perry county, this state, he had three hundred dollars of government script which, it is related, he became weary of looking at and burnt it. He was united in marriage in Pennsylvania to Miss Butts, with whom he came to the above named tounty, where he spent his remaining days in the pursuit of agriculture. Among his children was Frederick Crist, the father of the subject of this review, whose birth occurred in the Keystone state and who accompanied his father to Perry county when he was in his seventh year. There he remained until his marriage. In 18*27, he purchased the farm on which his son John now resides. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church and politically allied himself with the democratic party, having been well known throughout the district for his advocacy of its principles. His wife was a native of Fairfield county and at her death, which occurred in this county, her remains were interred in Perry county. Mrs. Crist was well known throughout the vicinity for her high moral character and Christian zeal and for the part she took in the affairs of the Lutheran church, where she regularly attended divine services. She was the mother of eight children, namely: Levi, deceased; Elizabeth, who became the wife of Jesse A. Roolie, upon whose death she was united in marriage to David Griffith, the couple now residing at Jacksontown, this state; Mary Ann, deceased; George Washington, deceased: John Jackson, deceased; Solomon, an agriculturist of Hebron, this state; Rebecca, wife of S. 0. Hendren; and John Henry.

The district schools of Licking township afforded John Henry Crist his preliminary education and later he pursued a course of study at Pleasantville, Ohio, after completing which he taught school for one year and then returned to the home farm where he has since been engaged in general agriculture. He owns one hundred and two and a quarter acres of land, upon which he has erected fine buildings including a dwelling house, substantial barn and outbuildings, and his farm, having received all necessary attention particularly as to the care of its soil, is one of the finest in the county. Mixed husbandry is pursued by Mr. Crist and he also engages to some extent in stock-raising.

In 1885 Mr. Crist was united in marriage to Florence Cherry, of this county, by whom he has had five children, namely; Stanley Frederick, at home; Anna Louisa; William Franklin; John Bryant, deceased; and Claude Cherry. The democratic party has always commanded the vote and influence of Mr. Crist who lias always taken quite an interest in local politics, having served for several years as trustee of the township and at the same time having done much toward promoting measures having for their object a better school system and better roads. He is an active member of the Lutheran church, upon the services of which he is a regular attendant.

H. W. Conger

On the 1st of January, 1008, H. W. Conger came into possession, through purchase, of his present fine farm property, consisting of two hundred and fifty acres, located in Perry township, Licking county, and here he gives the greater part of his time and attention to raising fine grades of stock, although he carries on general farming to some extent. Mr. Conger was born in McLean county, Illinois, November 9, 1857, a son of Elias J. and Harriet Marinda (Miller) Con- ger, both of whom were natives of Licking county, their respective parents removing here from Pennsylvania. Elias J. Conger anti Harriet M. Miller were here reared and married and three or four children were added to the household ere they made a removal to McLean county, Illinois. After spending several years in the latter place they returned to Licking county, believing it to be a more healthful climate, as the land in McLean county was very swampy. They then spent the remainder of their lives in Licking county, the father here passing away on the 8th of October, 1871. He was a stanch democrat in his political belief but was never active as an office holder. Following the death of the husband and father, the mother afterward married a man by the name of Jonathan Frost, who died six years later. She then became the wife of George Lacey and survived his death for about twleve years, her demise occurring in 190G.

H. W. Conger was a little lad of eight years when his parents removed from McLean county, Illinois, to Licking county, so that he was practically reared in the latter place. He was but fourteen years old when his fathers death occurred and until his mother married again he was the main support of the family. However, following her marriage the son was given his time and he then worked as a farm hand, being thus employed for twelve years. As an indication of his thrift it is said that he was paid a higher wage than any other farm hand in this section of the county. In 1880, when a young man of twenty-three years, he, with several others, purchased what proved to be a worthless tax title on land in Pound county, Kentucky. The land was heavily timbered and after Mr. Conger learned of the invalidity of his title, he immediately set to work to clear a portion of the land of the timber, which he shipped and in this way recovered the full amount of money which he had invested, he being the only one of the investors who recovered their money.

In 188*2 Mr. Conger established a home of his own by his marriage to Miss Leora Barcroft, a native of Knox county, Ohio. Following their marriage the young couple began their domestic life upon a farm, which Mr. Conger rented for seven years. He worked earnestly and persistently in the cultivation of his farm, and, carefully saving his earnings, was eventually enabled to purchase sixtv-five acres of land, adjoining the tract which he now owns. To this place he removed and there spent his time in its cultivation during the succeeding four years, subsequent to which time he disposed of his farm and removed to Zanesville, Ohio, where he lived for eighteen months, his time being given to the conduct of a wholesale meat establishment. On the expiration of that period he disposed of his business there and removed to Newark and for four years engaged in buying butcher cattle for the firm of Miller & Howell. He then became one of five men who organized the Howell Provision Company, of which Mr. Conger was elected vice president. For five years he was identified with this firm but on the 1st of January, 1908, severed his connection therewith and purchased his present farm, comprising two hundred and fifty acres located in Perry township. This is a well improved property on which stands a comfortable country residence, while substantial barns and outbuildings furnish ample shelter for grain and stock. Mr. Conger has here given a portion of his time to general farming but his farm is heavily stocked and he expects in the near future to give his time exclusively to raising and shipping stock, in which he is already meeting with excellent success. His long experience in buying stock has given him excellent knowledge of the

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Conger has been blessed with five children, of whom three survive, these being Earl J., Lena Blanche and Helen M., all still under the parental roof. Mr. Conger is a liberal democrat in his political views, not feeling bound by party ties. He is largely a self-made man, for he started out upon his own resources at an early age and in the years that have come and gone, through the inherent force of his nature and the utilization of opportunities, has passed from a humble position to one of prominence in agricultural and stockraising circles of Licking county. He is well known in Licking county and other sections and none with whom he has been brought in contact, either in a business or social capacity, have found him other than what he represents himself to be - a straightforward, honorable citizen.

Jasper M. Keckley

Jasper M. Keckley, manager for the Edward H. Everett Companv of which lie is also the vice president, has worked his way steadily upward in the business world and his record is at all times commendable, for he has ever regarded an engagement made or a promise given as a sacred obligation. At the same time he possesses a spirit of determination that has opened to him new avenues of opportunity when others have seemed closed and his salient characteristics commend him to the good will of his contemporaries and his associates.

Mr. Keckley is a native of Union county, Ohio, his birth having occurred November 26, I860. His paternal grandfather, John Keckley, came from the east to Licking county with Mr. Bowers and Mr. Crotinger, and they were among the first settlers in this part of the state. The three young men married sisters and all took up land in the northern part of the county, promoting the agricultural development which is always the forerunner of business activity in other lines. John Keckley gave his political support to the whig party until its dissolution when he advocated the candidacy of Abraham Lincoln and voted for him at the polls. He filled several minor offices but did not particularly care for official honors, preferring to devote his time and energy to his farming interests whereby he won well merited success.

His son, George Keckley, father of Jasper M. Keckley, was born on the old homestead in Licking county and also made farming his life work. About 1848, however, he removed to Union county, Ohio, where he remained until his death. He married Nancy Davis, a native of Knox county, Ohio.

Jasper M. Keckley obtained his education in the public and normal schools of Ohio and for ten years successfully engaged in teaching, imparting with clearness and readiness to others the knowledge he had acquired. Thinking to find broader scope in industrial and commercial lines, in 1890 he became associated with the Edward H. Everett Company with which he is still connected. His advancement has followed recognition of his ability and worth and he is now the vice president of this company which is a part of the American Bottling Company. He is also secretary of The Busch-Everett Company.

industrial and commercial lines, in 1890 he became associated with the Edward H. Everett Company with which he is still connected. His advancement has followed recognition of his ability and worth and he is now the vice president of this company which is a part of the American Bottling Company. He is also secretary of The Busch-Everett Co.

On the 3d of October, 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. lveck ley and Miss Amy Fry, a native of Licking county. They have three children, Hazel A., Vernal E., and J. Russell. Mr. Keckley belongs to the Masonic Lodge and for several years has been a member of the Newark school board, stanchly advocating the adoption of highest standards of education and the employment of methods of instruction that will best qualify the young for life's practical and responsible duties. He is interested in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community and has given many tangible evidences of his progressive citizenship. His ability in business lines is well known and the success to which he has attained has followed as a logical sequence of his well directed labors.

C. D. Lake

C. D. Lake, a well known and successful liveryman of Newark, was born in Hopewell township, Licking county, Ohio, on the 1st of January, 1860. His parents, William and Elizabeth (German) Lake, were also natives of this county The father was called to his final rest the 2.1st of January, 1906, but the mothci is still living in Licking county at the age of seventy years. Unto this worthy couple were born seven children, namely: A. A., a resident of this county;

C. I). Lake acquired a common-school education and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority. He was afterward employed as a farm hand until the time of his marriage, subsequent to which event he was engaged in the operation of a rented farm for three years. He then purchased a tract of eighty acres of land in Franklin township, residing thereon until 1901, when he took up his abode in Newark and became connected with the business interests of this city as proprietor of a livery stable, which he still owns. In its conduct he has met with a gratifying and commendable measure of prosperity and is widely recognized as a substantial, progressive and enterprising citizen of his native county.

In 1885 Mr. Lake was united in marriage to Miss Jessie M. Johnson, whose birth occurred in Licking county in 1859 and who is of Irish descent. Her parents, Josiah and Mary (McFarland) Johnson, are both deceased. Mrs. Lake was one of a family of eight children and bv her marriage has become the mother of two: Harriett A., who is now attending high school at Newark; and Jessie Helen, at home.

In his political views Mr. Lake is a stalwart democrat and has served as school director for twelve years, the cause of education ever finding in him a stanch champion. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias Lodge,

No. 13, at Newark; the Eagles, No. 387, at Newark; and the Modern Woodmen of America, No. 4727. Both he and his wife support the Methodist Episcopal church and reside in a fine home of their own at No. 59 Clinton street. They are well knowm and highly esteemed throughout the county in which they have spent their entire lives, having ever displayed those sterling traits of character which in every land and clime awraken regard and admiration.