Licking Township (part 7 of 42)

In 1864 Mr. Atkinson enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Ohio Infantry, and became Second Lieutenant of his company. He served in the Shenandoah Valley and in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry and Marti nsburg, Va. There were several skirmishes with the enemy, and three companies of the One Hundred and Thirtyfifth were captured and taken to Anderson ville, where about fifty of the number died. Returning home after his discharge, our subject resumed his farming interests. In 1872 he married Miss Julia C, daughter of the late Dr. James E wing, a pioneer physician of Licking County. The full family history appears in this work under the title of Samuel J. Ewing.

To Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson seven children have been born, all of whom are living. Charles Ewing, a graduate of the Pataskala High School, spent some time in the Ohio State University, and is now at home; Florence Elliott will complete the studies of the Granville Female College in 1895; Frank Peabody, Joseph Barnard, Harry Churchill, James and Carlton Coffin are students in the neighboring schools. In 1887 the Pataskala Ranking Company was organized, and Mr. Atkinson beeo.ning a stockholder, was elected President of the institu lion, in which capacity he has since officiated. He is a member of Baud Post No. 653, G. A. It., at Pataskala, in which he is Past Commander.

Interested in public affairs, Mr. Atkinson has filled the office of Trustee of Harrison Township for several years. He has been the candidate of the Republicans for the ollices of County Surveyor and County Commissioner, but his party being in the minority by nearly two thousand, he of course did not expect election. In the Presbyterian Church with which the family is connected, he has served as an Elder for several years. The Atkinson family is of F^nglish origin, its first representatives in America coming to this country in the sixteenth century. The martyr spy, Nathan Hale, was related to the family, and other members and connections displayed the greatest loyalty to the Colonies during the dark days of the Revolution.

The farm owned by Mr. Atkinson consists of four hundred acres, upon which are excellent improvements. A handsome residence, built after a modern style of architecture, a fine large barn and other substantial outbuildings, add to the value of the property. He is interested in the breeding of Short-horn cattle and has a herd of thoroughbreds. In sheep raising he also maintains a special interest, having commenced with this industry where his father left it. His honorable reputation as a loyal soldier and his standing as a straightforward, thorough-going business man, give him great influence in the community and make his opinions of weight with all who know him.

AMUEL A. FOUND. The farming lands of Licking County comprise its most valuable property, and the men who have placed them under cultivation occupy no unimportant position among an intelligent population. The subject of this notice belongs to this class, be- ing the owner of two hundred and ten acres of highly improved land in Eden Township. He enjoys a reputation not only as a substantial fanner, but also as a progressive and public-spirited citizen. Farming and stock-raising have formed his principal occupations in life, and the energetic manner in which he has taken advantage of every method tending toward the enhanced value of his property has had considerable to do with his success.

The subject of this sketch was born in Orange County, N. Y.. August 28, 1830, and is the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Allison) Round, natives of New York State. The family came to Ohio about 1840, and settled in Mary Ann Township, where the father purchased a tract of unimproved land, and to the improvement of this property he devoted the remaining years of his life. After a long and useful life he passed away, at the age of seventy-one. His wife died previous to his demise, aged sixty-nine years. Such had been his energy that, though beginning with no means or friends, he accumulated two hundred and forty acres of valuable land.

In the family of Joseph Round there were eight children, of whom we note the following: Mary Ann married P. W. Harris and died in Putnam County, Ohio; .Sarah became the wife of Joseph

Hickey, who lives in Washington Township; our subject is next in order of birth; Joseph resides in Licking County; Emily is the wife of David Hall, of Washington Township; Maria is the wife of George Chilcoat; Richard and Nehemiah are residents of Mar}' Ann Township. Samuel A. was reared on the home farm. The educational privileges which he received were only those afforded by the common schoolsof the locality. His training at farm labor, however, was not so meagre, for he was early inured to the arduous labors of the fields. He gave his father the benefit of his services in youth, but upon attaining his majority embarked in life for himself.

In Mary Ann Township occurred the marriage of Samuel A. Pound and Miss Lucinda Wilkin, who was there born, being a daughter of Henry Wilkin. After marriage he settled upon the farm where he now lives and to the cultivation of which he devotes his attention. In addition to this place he superintends the management of forty acres belonging to his wife. They have a family numbering eight children, as follows: Emma L., wife of Alonzo Iloltz, of Madison Township, Licking County; Belle, who married Byron Harris, of Mary Ann Township; Wallace, living in Eden Township, Magdalena, Sadie L., William, Orlando and Ella, who are with their parents.

Acil Denman

i7~T CIL DENMAN, a prominent agriculturist f - \ and representative citizen of Terry Townsliip, was born in Licking County, January 4, 1826, and is the youngest child of Philip and Amelia (Fox) Denman, the former a native of New Jersey, and the latter of Connecticut. The father was one of the pioneers of Ohio, having settled on Rocky Fork, near Hanover, in the year 1804. From there he removed to the farm now owned by our subject, and soon after coming here built what was then the largest house in all the country. Within its walls the early settlers assembled for worship, and it is said by some that these were among the first services ever held by the Methodist Chinch in Licking County. The Denmans were powerful men, and delighted in feats of strength.

At an advanced age Philip Denman passed away, September 22, 1868, honored and mourned by all who knew him. lie had been three times married, and six children resulted from his lirst union, two of whom died in early childhood. Phoebe, the eldest, was born March 6, 1810, and married a Mr. Horner, now deceased; she passed away March 16, 1886. Two of their three children are deceased, while the third is living at Columbus Grove, Ohio,

Marinda, who was born June 21, 1813, married Richard Wales, and they had two children, Lcander s., a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan College at Delaware, and Uriah. Mrs. Wales was a devout Christian and an earnest worker in the cause of religion. Philip R. was born in July, 1823, and mention of. him is made in the biography of Frank Denman on another page.

The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in this county, and June 3, 1853, married Miss Ann Jane O'Connor, by whom he had two children: Minnie, the wife of W. W. Irwin, who resides at Boulder, Colo., and Helen, who married W. II. Lynn and lives at Winlield, Kan. Mrs. Denman was a descendant of an aristocratic family of the North of Ireland, and was a cultured lady, a graduate of the Granville Female .Seminary. She died in July, 1858.

Ten years later Mr. Denman married Miss Lettic Paisley, daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Hood) Paisley. She vvas one of eight children, of whom the eldest, Mary J., married J. McPridc, who died in Andersonville Prison. After twenty years of widowhood, Mrs. McPride became the wife of Ephraim Ponifield and removed from Muskingum County to McPherson, Kan., where Mr, Boni- field died in 1881). Mrs. Bonifield and her son, John McBride, reside in a beautiful home near Mc- Pherson. Mrs. Denman is second in order of birth. Tlie third daughter. Mrs. Ilattie German, lives at Morton, Kan., and is the mother of four children. Dr. ,1. W. Balsley, the fourth member of the family circle, is a prominent physician and druggist of Oskaloosa, Kan. During the late war he served for four years in the Union army, and was twice taken prisoner, but each time was parolled. His wife was formerly Miss Sadie Bonifield, and is a niece of Dr. T. A. Reamy, of Cincinnati. For two years she has been a member of the City Council of Oskaloosa, and is a lady of education and ability.

The next in order of birth is Nanie B.. wife of Edward Richards, of Nashport, Ohio, to whom she has borne four children. Fannie, the youngest of the daughters, is a teacher of unusual ability, and has taught in the schools of Harrisburg, Oskaloosa and Valley Falls. Kan. At present she is making her home with Mrs. Richards, at Nashport. The twins. Herbert and Earnest, are the youngest of this large family. Herbert is a painter living at Dayton, Ohio, while Earnest, a farmer by occupation, resides in Zauesville, Ohio. Mrs. Balsley died very suddenly May 30, 1889. Her father was a participant in the War of 1812, while the father of Mr. Balsley served in the Revolutionary War.

On account of failing health, our subject was obliged to abandon farming pursuits. He then entered a store and clerked for four years, but his health not improving, he decided to take a trip to the California gold fields. In 1850 he went to New York and purchased a through ticket to California via the Isthmus of Panama. All went well until Panama was reached, when he found that the "Columbia." the steamer he was to take from there, had not rounded Cape Horn, and on inquiry he learned that it would be six weeks before she would arrive at the Isthmus. He could sell the rest of his ticket for just what it cost in New York, but when lie came to buy another, it was different. They wanted more for a ticket than a common man could earn in a life time.

Panama, Mr. Denman soon found that his troubles were not ended. The captain committed suicide, and after the excitement abated the mate said they had been on the wrong course, and the Captain had been insane for weeks. Returning to Panama, the vessel was there refitted and once more started on its course. Five months after leaving New Y'ork, Mr. Denman reached the gold fields. While there he had a narrow escape from death, but fortunately regained his strength, and is now, at the age of sixty-nine, one of the finest specimens of physical manhood in Licking County.

Arriving at home from California in 1852, Mr. Denman investigated property with a view to purchase, anil decided to locate in Licking County. Here he has since resided, his home being upon a valuable farm of one hundred and thirty acres. The residence is a commodious structure, occupying a splendid site and surrounded with attractive rural environments. His life proves what may be accomplished by industry, honor and perseverance. His opportunities in youth were meagre, and although he had a scholarship in the Wesleyan College, ill health prevented him from attending. In the school of experience, he has been an apt student, aud probably throughout the entire county few men are better informed than he.

Politically a Republican, Mr. Denman votes aud works with that party. He has held various township offices, and at one time was elected Assessor without his personal knowledge. As an earnest, consistent Christian, he affiliates with the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which denomination all the members of his family are identified.

r~y APT. HIRAM BRICKER, formerly one of j V~\/ the most extensive stock-raisers of Licking County, but now a retired citizen of Utica, was born in Knox County, Ohio, September 14, 1821). He is of direct German descent, his grandfather, Ludwig Bricker, having been born in I Germany, whence in boyhood he came to America with the other members of the family. He settled in Maryland, and there grew to manhood and married. Later he removed to Washington County, Pa., where his death occurred at an advanced age. He had a large family, and his sons became pioneers of Knox County. Ohio.

The youngest of the family was David, father of our subject, who was born in Washington County, Pa., September 14, 1800. He married Indiana Cox, a native of Greene County, Pa., who was born March 4, 1798, and in 1821 settled in Morgan Township, Knox County, on a farm of two hundred acres, containing few improvements. Being a man of great industry and excellent judgment, he became the owner of several farms, which he divided among his children. In 1873 he purchased a residence property in Utica at a cost of *5,000, and retired from active pursuits. His death occurred September 14, 1878. His wife passed from earth March 2, 1887, aged eighty-nine years.

In early life David Bricker was a member of the Baptist Church, but during his later years was a Universalis! in belief. Politically he was a stanch Republican, and at different times held office in the township where he resided so many years. His children were six in number, viz.: Elizabeth, who married Jesse Bell and died in Greene County, Pa.; Christopher, who departed this life in Delaware Count}', Ohio; Emeline, who married Harvey Cox and died in Knox County, Ohio; Anna Belle, Mrs. Samuel Elliott, who died in Knox Count}', Ohio; Hiram; and Demus. who resides in Rich Hill Township, Knox County.

The educational advantages of our subject were limited to such privileges as were afforded by the public schools of Morgan Township, Knox County. At the age of eighteen he became a dealer in live stock, buying in Ohio and driving to Cumberland, Md., which was then the nearest railroad point. It required forty days to market stock at that time. Upon one occasion he drove his stock to Baltimore. In 1853 he settled on a farm in Washington Township, where he became an extensive sheep raiser and dealer in wool. His own flock, after removing to Knox County, numbered one thousand head of merino sheep. In 1872 he removed to the farm where he was born, and continued as before until October, 1891, when he retired from active business and took up his residence in Utica.

In 18G1 our subject enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into service as First Lieutenant of Company A, One Hundred and Thirtyfifth Ohio Infantry. After having served for four months, he was mustered out with the rank of Captain. During his period of service he participated in two engagements. His landed possessions include three well improved farms, which aggregate nearly five hundred acres, and he also owns a pleasant home in Utica. Socially he is a member of Channel Post No. 188, G. A. R., of which he is Past Commander. A Republican in politics, he has served as Justice of the Peace, and also filled other minor offices. In religious connections he and his wife belong to the Church of Christ.

The lady who February 17, 1853, became the wife of Captain Bricker was Harriet Malissa, daughter of Isaac and Catherine (Hanger) Bell. Her father was born in Washington Count}', Pa., in 1802, and was a son of James and Elizabeth (Hayes) Bell, whom he accompanied to Licking County in an early day. He pursued fanning with marked success, becoming the owner of about nine hundred acres, and engaged extensively in the business of a wool grower. His death occurred November 11, 1882, while his wife passed away February 12, 1878, aged seventy-six years. They were devoted members of the Church of Christ, in which faith they reared their six children. Mrs. Bricker, the youngest of the family, was born in Licking County, February 14, 1836, and has here made her life-long home. She is a lady of culture, who with the Captain is highly regarded in the social circles of the community.

Captain and Mrs. Bricker have had twelve children: David A., born on the 5th of April, 1854, is a hardware merchant of Utica; Isaac B., born August 12, 1856, died at the age of seven years; Catherine A., born July 26, 1858, is the wife of Ray Mc Will tams, a fanner of Licking County; Anabell, born November 2K, I860, married F. T. Mercer, druggist, and the present Postmaster of Centreburgb, Knox County, Ohio; Elizabeth I.. bom January 9, 1863, is the wife of Hugh Harrison, of Knox County; Virginia, born August 9, 1865, married James Seward, of Newark; James F.. born November 22, 1867, manages the home farm in Knox County; Mary Emma, born December 3, 1869; Cary Tecumseh, born February 3, 1872; Laura E., born April 9, 1874; Charles C, born February 18, 1876; and Nellie M., January 7, 1878, complete the family.

J WILLIS FULTON. His present farm has been the life-long home of Mr. Fulton, and in the house where he now lives he was born March 18, 1851. His parents were John M. and Rebecca A. (Young) Fulton, the former born in Berkeley County, W. Va., in 1814, and the latter in Licking County, Ohio, in 1820. The father was in turn the son of Robert Fulton, a native of the North of Ireland, who after his marriage emigrated to America and settled in West Virginia.

When about nine years of age John M. Fulton accompanied his parents to Licking County, where he was reared to manhood. Of his marriage, two sons and three daughters were born. The eldest, Robert S., was graduated from the Newark High School, and later finished the course in Marietta College, from which institution he was graduated after four 3'ears' study. He is now a prominent attorney of Cincinnati, where he married Miss Mary Morse. In church and Sunday -school work he is quite active, and is one of the Elders before whom II. P. Smith was tried for heresy in the Presbyterian Church of Cincinnati.

The eldest daughter, Mary, is the wife of Samuel F. Van Voorhis, a well-to-do retired farmer of Newark and a man of some prominence there, being connected with the Board of Trade, the electric railroad, and the building and loan association of that city. Our subject is in order of birth the third member of the household. Lou is the wife of Charles II. Follett. of Newark, whose family history will be noted in the sketch

Receiving a common-school education, our subject was denied further educational advantages on account of failing eyesight. This calamity befell him as the result of a severe blow upon the head, caused by being thrown from a runawa}' horse. His entire life has been spent upon the farm where he now lives, which he inherited at the death of his father, December 29, 1873, two days after the sixtieth anniversary of his birth. The property was then divided among the heirs and the widow purchased cit}r property, to which she soon afterward removed, and where she now resides.

November 28, 1873, Mr. Fulton was united in marriage with Miss flattie E. Glick, who was born in Licking County September 15, 1851. She is the daughter of G. W. and Rosala Glick, the former of whom was Superintendent of the Licking County Infirmary for twenty-one years. Her education was received in the Granville Female College, where she took a normal course. For several years prior to her marriage she was successful^' engaged in teaching school.

Two sons and one daughter were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fulton. Guy II., the eldest, was born March 4, 1874, and was graduated from the Newark High School with the Class of '92. He is now at home. Fred O., born May 30, 1876, is a student in the Newark High School; and Mary C. is also in school.

At the death of his father, our subject received his share of the estate, which was valued at $80,000. With his mother, he now owns a farm consisting of two hundred and eighteen acres of fertile land, upon which are excellent buildings and all necessary conveniences. While prosperous and successful in his agricultural operations, he has nevertheless met with several serious misfortunes. Twice he lost his barns by fire. Upon the first occasion a barn, 30x58 feet, cribs, wagon sheds, granary, etc., were entirely destroyed with contents, including a thoroughbred Short-horn bull. In April, 1893, the fire fiend again destroyed the new barns erected on the site of the old, consuming one thousand bushels of wheat, one thousand

In political matters Mr. Fulton is earnest and active. He has been Township Trustee for six years, Land Appraiser for two terms, a Director of the Licking County Agricultural Society for ten years, and its Vice-President one 3Tear. In 1894 he was a candidate for County Commissioner, but his location was somewhat against him, and the ollice fell into the hands of a resident of the northeastern part of the count3'. Frequently he has represented the Democratic party in state and congressional conventions. Socially, he belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In religious views he is liberal. His father was a Presbyterian, his mother a Baptist, and his son and daughter are identified with the latter denomination.

-T EWIS SIMMONS. As early as 1810 Van I C} Simmons, father of our subject, removed from Hampshire County, Va., to Licking County, Ohio, and settling in Burlington Township, there cleared a farm from the midst of the forest. Shortly after erecting a log cabin he was dratted into service in the War of 1812, and at the close of that conflict returned to his farm and was soon afterward married. That important event united him with Miss Sarah Butcher, a native of Hardy County, Va., who removed to LickingCounty about the same time as did he.

Upon the home farm in Burlington Township the parents of our subject continued to reside until they closed their eyes upon the scenes of earth. The mother died aged sixty-six years, six months, and the father passed away when in his seventy-ninth year. Of their ten children, the eldest died in childhood and five are now living. Elizabeth, who married John Smoots, resides near Grant City, Mo.; Mary Louisa, Mrs. John II. Smith, lives on a farm adjoining that of our subject;

Upon the farm where he now lives the subject of this sketch was born September 17, 1836. His education was received in the district schools of Burlington Township, and upon entering upon his life work he chose the occupation of a farmer, which he has since followed. On the 4th of January, 1859, he married Mary D. Howell, who was born in Linnville, Licking County, Ohio, July 17, 1838. She is the daughter of William and Emily (McDowell) Howell, natives respectively of Maryland and Bedford County, Pa., and early settlers of Franklin Township, Licking Count}', where the mother died at the age of thirty-six years. The father died in Muncie, Ind., at an advanced age.

Mrs. Simmons is one of eight children, five sons and three daughters, of whom five are living- John is a mechanic of Red Oak, Iowa. William H. resides in Bennington Township, Licking County. Commodore P. lives in Washington, D. C. Three of the sons were soldiers during the war, serving until the close of the conflict, and David died in Chattanooga, Tenn., after the Rebellion had ended. The only living sister, Mrs. Emily J. Culp, resides at New Salem, Fairfield County, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Simmons are the parents of two children, Leroy L. and William N. The former was born December 4, 1859, and is well educated, having been graduated from the Utica High School. He also attended the University of Michigan until almost completing the course of studies, when he was obliged to resign on account of poor health. Afterward he was graduated from Duff's Commercial College at Pittsburgh He is considered a mechanical genius, having superior ability in that line. At present he is a bookkeeper in a realestate office in Columbus. On the 28th of September, 1871, he married Miss Maimie H. Postlewaite,and they have three children. The younger son, William N., who was educated in the high school, is married and has four children.

A portion of the old homestead our subject inherited from his father, and at present he is the owner of one hundred and twenty-five acres of well improved land, upon which are excellent buildings and the other accessories of a model estate, lie lias been generous with his sons, giving each %2,000, and still retains in his possession sufficient to provide against poverty in his old age. Reared in the faith of the Democratic party, he still advocates its principles and supports its candidates. With his wife, he holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Homer. He takes a deep interest in matters pertaining to the welfare of his fellow-citizens, and may always be relied upon to co-operate in progressive movements.

JOSEPH ROGERS, M. D. After having engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery for more; than forty years, Dr. Rogers retired from active professional duties, and now, surrounded by the comforts rendered possible by days of toil, he quietly passes the twilight of his life at his home in I'tica. He was one of the first physicians to locate in Licking County, having opened an office at Utica in December, 1845. Among the citizens of the county few are better and none more favorably known than he, and it is with pleasure that we invite the reader's attention to the following facts connected with his life history:

In 1770 our subject's grandparents, Thomas and Sarah (Armstrong) Rogers, removed from Kent County, Md., to Washington County, Pa., settling in the village of Rurgettstown. There he was born March 15, 1815, and there the first eight years of his life were passed. At that time his parents, Rowland and Mary (Hartshorn) Rogers, with their eight children, removed to a farm adjoining the village, from which it was separated by a small stream of water. Upon that place he was reared, receiving his education in the common schools. After the death of his father, the mother and eight children returned to Rurgettstown, in 1834, where he attended a select school, giving his attention to the study of English and Latin grammar, advanced arithmetic and penmanship. Having spent three years and a-half in academic and collegiate education, nearly completing the full literary course, and some time spent in teaching and private study, our subject in the spring of 1840 in Rurgettstown commenced the study of medicine under the tutelage of Dr. William Dornan, a celebrated physician. In the fall of 1841 he removed to Steubenville, Ohio, and continued his medical studies under the tuition of Dr. J. S. Scott, a very successful physician and surgeon, who was widely known throughout the state. While there the young student had favorable opportunities for studying anatomy and kindred sciences, having access to all the books, both literary and medical, that he needed, and for two winters having the advantage of two dissecting rooms. Of all of these advantages he availed himself to the utmost.

During the last eighteen months of his stay with his preceptor, our subject was offered an opportunity of engaging in practice, and in that way he acquired considerable practical experience. The fall of 1845 witnessed his arrival in Utica, where for more than two score years he had the oversight of an extensive and lucrative practice. While he never took a regular course of lectures at a medical college, yet his preparation for practice was much more thorough than he could have received in many colleges. The degree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred upon him by the Cincinnati College of Medicine, and also by the medical department of the university at Cleveland. For two consecutive years he officiated as President of the Licking County Medical Society, and his interest in evei\ything pertaining to the science still continues, though he has been retired from the profession for several years.

During the days of slavery the Doctor was a stanch Abolitionist, and from the date of the organization of the Republican party to the present he has always upheld loyally the principles for which this political organization stands. He has held a number of local offices, and at one time was nominated for the State Legislature, but his party being in the minority he suffered defeat with the remainder of the ticket. In religious faith a Prcs- byterian, lie has long been prominent in that church and served as a delegate to the general assembly when the old school and the new school branches were united. lie has never married; his sister resides with him and looks after the household. Notwithstanding his advanced years, eighty, he is still in reasonably good health and retains unimpaired the full possession of his mental faculties.

JOHN W. BUXTON, M.D. This talented physician of Homer was born in Miller Township, Knox County, Ohio, March 4, 1859. He traces his ancestry to Maryland, where his grandfather, Rev. John Buxton, was born and reared, and whence he removed to Coshocton County in an early period of the history of Ohio. Grandmother Buxton bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Todd. Among their children was Noali W., our subject's father, who was born in East Union, Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1830, and now resides in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he follows the occupation of a bridge contractor and builder.

One of our subject's uncles, Rev. John Wesley Buxton, is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now connected with the northern California circuit. Another uncle, Francis A. Buxton, a farmer of Knox County, has a son, Rev. E. O., who is a gentleman of fine attainments, liberal education and wide influence, being at present pastor of a Methodist Episcopal Church located in Cleveland, Ohio; he is now enjoying a tour in Europe. The father of our subject was twice married, his first wife being Lorinda Butler, and by that union two sons were born, James B. and John W. The former is engaged with his father as a contractor; he married Miss Orlinda, daughter of Riley Trout, of Licking County, and they are the parents of three children, Elsie, Noah and Milton. When our subject was two years old his mother died, and afterward his father married for his second wife Miss Candace Buxton, a relative by blood. Three daughters and one son were born of this union. The son, William T., a resident of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, is a traveling salesman by occupation. The daughters are, Olive, wife of W. C. Mills, of Mt. Vernon, a graduate of the Ohio University and formerly engaged in the drug business; Mamie, who married Kelley Miller, a telegraph operator and station agent at Galena, Ohio, and Elizabeth Gertrude, a student in the Mt. Vernon High School, from which she will soon be graduated.

The subject of this sketch acquired his general education in the district schools, which he attended until about nineteen years of age. He then entered the Utica Normal School, where he prosecuted his studies for seven terms. After leaving there he remained at home on his father's farm in Coshocton County for one year. Next he entered the office of Drs. Russell cfe McMillan at Mt. Vernon as a medical student, remaining under their tutorship two years. For the two succeeding years he was a student in Starling Medical College, graduating from that institution February 28, 1883. During his last year there he continued his studies in the office of Dr. Loving, of Columbus.

Returning to the parental home in Coshocton County, the young doctor remained there six months, and then coming to Homer, entered upon the practice of his chosen profession. Here he has built up a fine practice, this too in the face of strong competition from a physician of twenty years' previous practice in the village. In August of 1893, he was appointed a member of the Licking County Board of Pension Examiners, a distinction which older practitioners might justly envy. He meets with this Board at Newark Wednesday of each week. Politically he is a loyal Democrat, and socially holds connection with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias.

At Utica, July 26, 1882, the Doctor was united in marriage with Miss Emma L. Johnson, daughter of Joseph and Mary Johnson, formerly residents of Knox County, Ohio, but now deceased. They had a family of six sons and five daughters, all of whom still survive, though widely separated. One daughter, Sarah, now matron of the State Normal of Missouri at Warrensburg, married II. Martin Williams, a prominent editor of that place. A son, Martin Johnson, went to Holden, Mo., a poor hoy, and becoming a dentist, by close application to business has amassed a fortune. In religious belief Mrs. Buxton is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and her two bright and interesting children, Ethel I. and Hugh J., are regular attendants at the Sunday-school. The family is one of the most influential in the place and is prominent in social circles.

RUFUS F. WRIGHT, a successful farmer of St. Alban's Township, is the descendant of honored and patriotic ancestors. His grandfather, Simeon Wright, was a Major in the War of 1812, and his great-grandfather, Robert Wright, served in the defense of the Colonies during the Revolutionary War. While that conflict was in progress, and during a time of great peril, he hid his wife and three of their children(one of whom was Simeon) in a hollow tree to protect them from the Tories and Indians. His other three children he hid under his cabin floor in the cellar. The Indians discovering the three helpless children hid in the cellar, with the fiendish cruelty characteristic of many tribes of savages, cut their throats, scalped them and then burned the house. The wife and children hid in the hollow tree 'were not found, and thus their lives were saved. Robert Wright then took a solemn oath that he would kill every Indian he could, and true to his vow he killed twelve of the redskins after the war was over. He attained a great age, dying at Homer, Ohio, when ninety-seven years of age.

Simeon Wright, accompanied by li is family, migrated to Licking County, Ohio, in 1819, and settled on Raccoon Creek in St. Alban's Township.

When sixty-three 3'ears old he was killed by a runaway horse. The father of our subject, Hiram Wright, was born in Rutland, Vt., July 25, 1803, and was sixteen years of age when he accompanied li is parents to Licking County. In St. Alban's Township he married Eliza Blood, a native of Boston, Mass., born in January, 1803, who settled in this township in 1821.

After marriage Hiram Wright settled in Monroe Township, but after his father's death he returned to St. Alban's Township and here continued to reside until the fall of 1870. He then removed to Champaign County, 1 11., and settled near Mahomet, where he died August 8, 1889, and his wife April 9, 1890. Their children were, Sarah (deceased), Elizabeth, Mary, Lucien, Rufus F., Robert, Charles (deceased) and Theodore. Rufus F. was born in Monroe Township, near Johnstown, April 7, 1835. When four years old he was brought by his parents to St. Alban's Township, where with the exception of one year he has since resided. Farming has been his sole occupation, and of this he has made a signal success.

In Alexandria, Ohio, March 26, 1857, occurred the marriage of Rufus F. Wright and Miss Harriet Elizabeth Lyman, a daughter of Abner and Betsey (Hubbard) Lyman. Abner Lyman was born in Onondaga Count)', N. Y., November 1, 1811, and when six years old was taken by his parents to Hardin County, Ivy., thence in 1820 removed to Louisville, Ky., and in the fall of 1825 drove an ox team from that city to Licking County, landing in St. Alban's Township with fifty cents and a few bedclothes. For several years he was employed b}' the month on farms. In 1830 he bought forty acres in St. Alban's Township, where he became a prominent resident. He married Miss Hubbard July 10, 1836, and they had four children, Harriet Elizabeth, Horace O, Sarah F., and Joseph A., who was killed in the battle of Ringgold, Ga. Mr. Lyman died in Alexandria, Ohio, January 24, 1885, at the age of seventy-three. He was one of the pioneer members of the Methodist Church in this locality, becoming identified with it in 1848.

The mother of Mrs. Wright, known in maidenhood as Betsey Hubbard, was born in Rutland, Vt., on the 30th of September, 1815. Her life, however was principally passed in Licking County, whither she came with her parents at the age of four years. With them she settled in Granville Township, hut after several years spent there removed to Lock, Knox County, Ohio, where her wedding was solemnized. She attained an advanced age, passing away in St. Alban's Township December 24, 1883. Our subject's married life has been spent in St. Alban's Township, with the exception of one and one-half years in Morrow County. lie and his wife have three children, namely: Lyman A., who married Mary B. Stimson; Sarah I., wife of L. 1). Rogers, M. I).; and Fred J., who married Maggie Levering. With his wife our subject holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has officiated in various important capacities and the good works of which he assists by generous donations. Ilis farm consists of one hundred and sixty acres and is one of the best in St. Alban's Township, presenting a neat and attractive appearance, which abundantly proves the energetic disposition of the owner.

NATHAN S. DENMAN. The farming lands of Licking County comprise its most valuable property, and the men who devote their energies to the cultivation of the soil occupyno unimportant position among the people. To this class belongs Mr. Denman, a successful agriculturist and progressive citizen of Perry Township, who owns one of the best farms in this locality. A visitor to the homestead will see that good buildings have been erected. Modem machinery has been introduced, the land has been subdivided into pastures and fields of convenient size by good fences, and all the improvements have been introduced that mark a first-class farm.

The name which our subject bears has long been one of prominence in Licking County, the family having made settlement here in 1804. His father, Zenas II., was born in New Jersey August 24, 1791, and on the 7th of December, 1815, was united in marriage with Miss Jane Smith, a native of the Old Dominion, born March 29, 1800. They became the parents of eleven children, of whom five now survive, those besides our subject being, Mathias, a resident of Illinois, now living near the city of Bloomington, who is married and has eight children; Roverta, who married John Arnold, of California, and they have one daughter; Augustine C, Mrs. Freeman, who is the mother of six children and makes her home near Grand Island, Neb.; and Isabel, the wife of L. V. Iloyt, living at Denman 's Cross Roads, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Iloyt have had live children, but only two are now living.

Upon the home farm in Perry Township, where he was born March 26, 1838, the subject of this sketch passed the years of boyhood and youth. At the age of twenty-two he traveled to the southwest, where he remained about ten years. During a portion of this period he was engaged as a stock dealer, buying cattle in Texas and driving them into Nebraska, where they were sold. Sometimes in these expeditions, he would go as far north as Dakota. Possessing the requisite push and determination, he met with success in that occupation, but not desiring to devote his life to it, he returned to Ohio and settled on the old homestead, where he has since resided.

January 2, 1876, Mr. Denman was united in marriage with Sarah E., daughter of Thomas and Elmira Shannon, concerning whom mention is made in the sketch of W. W. Shannon, on another page. Mrs. Denman is well educated, and both she and her husband occupy an enviable position in the social circles of this place. Their home is pleasant, and it is their especial enjoyment to throw wide open their doors for the entertainment of their many friends. They have one child, a son, Enyart T., an ambitious and intelligent youth, whose prospects for the future are the brightest. By her first husband, Andrew W. Shaw, Mrs. Denman has a son, James T., who is a clerk and telegraph operator at Elreno, Oklahoma Territory. He married Miss Ella McMurray, of Washington, Pa., and they have one child, Leland Denman Shaw.

impartial counselor and kind friend. He is a gentlemen of libenl views, both religions and political. While not identified with any denomination, be frequently attends the Methodist Protestant Church, to which bis wife belongs. On national issues be is a Democrat, but in local affairs occasionally votes with the Republican party.

01IARLES J. KERR- Traveling through Perry Township, the visitor pauses to admire the finely improved farm owned and occupied by Mr. Kerr. The property is in many respects an ideal place. The improvements are --. . .«- : _ '.----. ' - s:.-. :.:~s. . ;-

Mch adapted to its special purpose. The residence stands upon a slight eminence, and its attractive appearance is enhanced by the ornamental trees surrounding it on every hand. A never failing spring furnishes an abundant supply of clear, pure water: in fact, the farm of one hundred and forty -two acres contains all the improvements nature, with lavish hand, can furnish or the imag- of Knox County, and a son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Holmes) Kerr, also natives of Ohio. Of the parental family of eight children, five are now living. those besides our subject being. Sarah R_ the wife of R E. Horn, of Gambia. Ohio: Scott R. a resident of Bmdeasburg. Ohio: Martha M- who married Joseph Farmer and lives at Martinsbnrg. Ohio: and Will, whose home is in Rladensburg. this state. Upon hts father's farm Charles J. Kerr gained in youth a practical knowledge of agriculture. For a few terms he attended the district schools, bat with that exception he has gained his education by personal application and self -cult ure. On the lath of May. 1880, be was united in marriage with

(Mercer) Davidson, of Knox County. Ohio. Mrs. Kerr was born and reared in Knox County and by her marriage has become the mother of three children, namely: John Otts. Otto Lee and Arliea M.. who are now ( 1394) thirteen, eleven and eight years of age respectively. The children are bright and intelligent and are being given excellent educational advantages in the home schools.

While taking an interest in public affs Kerr is not a politician and has never sought or desired office, preferring to devote his attention exclusively to his farming interests. However, be is well informed upon local and national questions of importance and gives his support to the principles of the Democratic party. He and his wife are members of the Disciples' Church, and are earnest, sincere Christians, who enjoy the respect of all their acquaintances. They are generous contributors to religions and charitable projects, and their infiaence may always be relied upon to sup- ; : : ; - _ - - ' the village of Wilkin's Ran and is the property of the subject of tats sketch. The place consists of two handled and seventy-two acres, of *: :;i s:» :: :»: . : ' - '. i : - -\

Upon the farm when he now- resides our subject was born January 11. !->:*>. being the second soa of Daniel and Rebecca (Barnes) Wilkin. About 1811 his parents removed from Woodstock. Va_ to

Licking County, Ohio, anil soon afterward entered from the Government t lie land now owned by Charles. Both parents were natives of the Old Dominion, the father having been born April 17, L785, and the mother February 10,1789. Their family consisted of three sons and four daughters, namely: Sarah ,\nn, who was born in 1815; Barbara. 1818; Albert, 1820; Mary. 1823; Jane, 1826; Charles. 1828; and Joseph, 1830. Of these only two are now living, Charles and Mary, the latter being the wife of Edward Hickey. The others attained manhood and womanhood, and all except one died in Licking County.

In boyhood Charles Wilkin was a student in the pioneer subscription schools, but his advantages were limited and his education has been acquired mainly by self-culture. In youth he gained a thorough knowledge of agriculture, which he chose as his life occupation. Upon establishing domestic ties, he was united in marriage with Miss Abbie Jane Smith, who was born June 28, 1833, and is a member of a family of eleven children, of whom three brothers and one sister are now living in Ohio and one hi other in Missouri. The parents, Adna and Phivbe Ann (Carpenter) Smith, were natives of New York and were members of families long established in the Empire State.

The union of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkin resulted in the birth of six children, of whom four are living. James II., the eldest, died in infancy; Horace is living under the parental roof; Phoebe died at the age of twenty-four; Nelson is at home; Nettie married Milton Wilkin and lives on a farm near that of her father; Emma, the youngest, is a bright and accomplished young lady. The children enjoyed every advantage offered by the schools of modem days and are well educated and refined. Having resided in Licking County through more than sixty changing years. Mi. Wilkin has aided in bunging about the result so nobly achieved in making the wilderness the habitation of the white man. In his chosen vocation he has met with more than ordinary success and is numbered among the prosperous agriculturists of the township. With his family he holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. While affiliating with the Democratic party upon the national issues of the age, in local affairs he votes for principles rather than party and gives his support to the candidates whom he deems best qualified for the office, irrespective of political ties.

-T^r LANSON L. SIMMONS. Among the re- / - \ tired business men who have labored arduously in earlier life, and now in their later years are enjoying the fruits of their labor with a conscience at ease and an active interest in the welfare of the eommunit\r, we mention the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this record. He resides at Kirkersville, where with his family he enjoys the pleasant home he has so truly earned and richly merited.

The record of Mr. Simmons' life is one of more than usual interest. Born in Muskingum County, Ohio, June 6, 1816, he is the son of William and Martha Simmons, the father a native of Massachusetts, and the mother a descendant of Irish ancestry. At the age of eight years he was kidnapped and bound out until he was twenty-one. He was placed in the family of Amos T. Sweazey, in Fairfield County, Ohio, where he learned the woolen manufacturing business, serving nine years. His "master and mistress" died while he was in this service, which cancelled the contract which made him a bound boy. He never afterward heard from his family except to hear that his mother was dead a year after that event transpired. His father had died when Alanson L. was two years old, and one Monroe was appointed his guardian. Monroe's brother-in-law wanted a boy, and the result was a collusion between Monroe and Sweazey, to the effect as recorded above. Being so young at the time of leaving home, new acquaintances and associations soon estranged him from his mother.

In the spring of 1833 Mr. Simmons went on the Ohio Canal as a driver for one John D. Wormer, continuing three years. His recollection of his em- ployer is such that he would willingly contribute a monument to his memory if permitted to do so. He personally knew of the employment of President Garfield in the same capacity as himself on the same canal. He was a resident of Licking County in the winters of 1833-45, being employed in keeping a canal horse stable. For seven years he was Captain of a boat, and afterward purchased a boat, which he traded for hotel property in Haiti more, Fairfield County, Ohio. For one year he was proprietor of the hotel, then clerked in the dry-goods business in Baltimore for about three years. Afterward he embarked in the grain, lumber and wool business on his own account in Baltimore, operating this business ten years and meeting with good success. Meantime he also conducted a drug business in Baltimore.

Leaving that village in 1865, our subject went to Toledo, where he engaged in jobbing and retailing in paints, oils, glass, etc. Selling out his interests in that place, he went to Fostoria and bought a stock of goods, remaining there eight months. He then shipped his goods to Baltimore, and sold them out at a serious loss by reason of dissipated partners. In October, 1870, coming to Kirkersville, he built a drug store and established his son in business, which he still continues. He owns some residence property in Toledo, which brings him a good rental. Since coming to Kirkersville he has lived retired and surrounded by all the comforts secured through the years of his active business life.

.September 15, 1836, Mr. Simmons married Miss Wealthy Lucky, a name which, if there be any significance in names, was doubtless recognized as a forerunner of success and happiness. Fiftyseven years of the wedded life of this venerable pair have passed, the fiftieth anniversary having been appropriately celebrated. Seven sons and seven daughters were born to them, of whom five are living: Thomas C, Hartsel H., Mary Louisa, Ann C. and Clara O. George and Henry died in young manhood; the others died in infancy or early childhood. Thomas C. married Elva Kiefer and is Superintendent of the state shops in the Ohio Penitentiary. H. H. married Miss Emma, sister of D. C. Winegarner, whose sketch appears herein; he conducts the drug store in Kirkersville. Ann C. is the wife of W. B. Beach, a prosperous mechanic of Bowling Green, Wood County. Clara, residing in Toledo, is the wife of Angus Hosmer, bookkeeper in a railroad office. Two sons, George and Thomas, were soldiers during the late war, and Thomas is pensioned by reason of deafness incurred while supporting a battery in action.

Since the organization of the Republican party Mr. Simmons has identified himself therewith. He cast his first Presidential vote for General Harrison, and voted for the grandson in 1888. He has served in various local positions. For nine years he was Justice of the Peace, and also served as Overseer of the Poor and Fence Viewer. His wife has been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church since early womanhood, and two daughters also belong to that denomination. As a citizen, he is held in high esteem by his fellowcitizens, and always approves an}' movement which will enhance the prosperity of the community.

T~> LI ASHBROOK was identified with the r Cy history of Licking County during the period of its earl}r development. So long as the names of the honored pioneers are cherished in the hearts of posterity, so long will he be remembered with gratitude for the part he bore in the early growth of this section of Ohio. He came hither before many of our now venerable citizens were born, and it was his privilege to witness the transformation of the country from an unattractive, unimproved wilderness to the abode of a large and intelligent population.

Mr. Ashbrook was born in Hampshire County, Va., on the 23d of September, 1781. He grew to manhood in the Old Dominion, and at the age of about twenty years, January 5, 1802, was united in marriage with Miss Caty Peters, also of Hampshire County. They continued to reside there for eight years after their marriage, but in the autumn of 1810 he removed with his family to Pickaway

County, Ohio, and after a sojourn of a few months there, went to Fairfield Count}', the same state, in April, 1811. In that place he continued to reside for twelve years, meantime engaging in agricultural pursuits.

When a young man of twenty-five years, Mr. Ai-hbrook united with the old school Baptist Church, and afterward, while devoting his attention principally to farm work, never neglected an opportunity to preach the Gospel. In April, 1823, he came to Licking County and settled near Johnstown, where he had purchased fifty acres of unimproved land. One of his first improvements was the erection of a hewed log house, and as time passed by he introduced other valuable additions and accessories to the place. He met with many of the misfortunes and hardships incident to pioneer life, but kept a brave spirit in the midst of adversity.

While not rich in this world's goods, Mr. Ashbrook was rich in the hope of a blessed immortalit j\ He was a firm believer in and expounder of the doctrines of the old school Baptist Church for sixty-eight years. He also served the cause of Christ as an evangelist, traveling in seven different states preaching the Gospel and exhorting the unconverted to accept Christ as their .Savior. His wife passed to the better land June 1, 1871, in her eighty-seventh year, and at the advanced age of ninety-five years and four months he followed the companion of his youth to their eternal home, January 24, 1877. They had fourteen children (seven sons and seven daughters), of whom twelve attained years of maturity, married and became the heads uf families. Nine of his children were present at his funeral, the eldest being then seventyfour, and the youngest fifty-three years of age.

WILLIAM HENRY KUSSMAUL is the proprietor of the Granville Times, a breezy sheet, which enjoys a good circulation, and is published in the interests of the community, especial attention being paid to local affairs. It also reviews ably the public issues of the age, and its advertising columns are well filled, showing that the business men of Granville appreciate it as a medium for communicating with the people. The paper is issued weekly, aud has a guaranteed circulation of eight hundred.

Mr. Kussmaul has spent his entire life in Licking County, and was born at Newark June 21, 1860. His parents, Christian and Louisa (Freiner) Kussmaul, natives of Germany, are now residents of Newark. He received an education in that city, where for six years he was a pupil in the German schools, and for a year and a-half conducted his studies in the English public schools. At the age of sixteen he began learning the printer's trade, at which he was employed until 1880.

Coming to Granville in March, 1880, in company with H. A. Church, our subject established the Granville Times, the first issue of the paper appearing June 9 of that year, the day Garfield was uominated for President. Three years later Mr. Kussmaul became half owner, with the Rev. C. B. Downs as his partner, and on the 1st of September, 1887, he purchased Mr. Downs' interest, which eight days afterward he sold to F. W. Shepardson. The connection thus formed continued until October 7, 1890, and since then Mr. Kussmaul lias been sole proprietor.

In August, 1888, Mr. Kussmaul, in connection with F. W. Shepardson, purchased the book and stationery store, and in 1890 bought his partner's interest. At present he is the proprietor of the only book store in the village. He aided in the organization of the Granville Building & Loan Association, and has been a Director since it was started. He is also a stockholder in the Newark and Granville Electric Street Railway Company, as well as one of its Directors, a stockholder in the Newark Ice and Cold Storage Company, and in the Baltimore Bent Works located at Newark. Socially he holds membership in Centre Star Lodge No. 11, A. F. & A. M.

Mr. Kussmaul has a pleasant home in Granville, presided over by the lady whom he married December 31, 1890. She bore the maiden name of Jennie N. Ransower, and is a daughter of Theophilus Ransower, of Granville. By their large circle of acquaintances, Mr. and Mrs. Kussmaul are held in high esteem, and belong to the best society of the place. He has made his own way since the age of thirteen, and his success is the result of his industry, enterprise and business sagacity.

WILLIAM BARRICK. With the development of the county, Mr. Barrick has been associated throughout his entire life, covering a period of eighty-two years. Upon the farm in Hanover Township where he now lives, lie was born August 10, 1812. He enjoys the distinction of being the oldest surviving resident who was born in Hanover Township, with the exception of T. W. Southard, whose sketch is presented on another page.

The parents of our subject, Philip and Annie (Harvey) Barrick, were natives of Frederick County, Md., and accompanied their respective families to Hampshire County, Va., where the}' met and married. Moving to Vienna, Ohio, they there resided for two or three years. As early as 1796 they came to Licking County, being thus the earliest settlers of whom this volume gives any record. Their family numbered ten children, only three of whom are now living. Amos, who was born in Vienna about 1795, died in this county. Amelia, who was born in 1798, died in Muskingum County at the age of about eighty. Charles was born in 1801 and passed away when seventy. Catherine and Margaret died in infancy. Rebecca, who was born in 1808, died at eighty-four years of age in Muskingum County. Our subject is the next in order of birth. Matilda Ann, who was born in 1816, is the widow of George Sherman and resides at Macon City, Mo. Eliza, the widow of Rev. Daniel Kinney, a Methodist minister, resides at Lincoln, Neb. Philip II., the youngest of the family, died in his twentieth year.

subject attained a sturdy, robust manhood, enduring many hardships and privations which would discourage the young people of the present generation. He attended the subscription schools, and states that the "master" usually earned his pay, for the pioneer boys were hard to manage. The typical birch came into requisition on the least provocation. He remembers Newark when it contained but two dry -goods stores, kept by K. & Reese Darlington and a Mr. Buckingham respectively. He well remembers the old log jail and the building of three court houses in Newark.

In Muskingum County Mr. Barrick married Miss Ann, daughter of Jacob and Mary Rb.oa.des. Her father erected a flouring mill on what is now known as the Claypool farm, and there the marriage ceremony was solemnized. Nine children resulted from the union, only two of whom are living, viz.: Charles M. and Angelia Sperry. The former is married and lives in Earlville, Ohio, where he is a prosperous farmer. The latter is the wife of A. J. Sperry, of Hunt, Knox Count}', also a well-to-do agriculturist. One child died in infancy, two sous at the ages of six and nine years respectively, a daughter, Annie M., at fifteen, and Oran S. died of small pox the day he was twenty-three years old. Salem It. married and died when about thirtj'. William Homer, a speculator in stock, died in Missouri a few years ago. Mrs. Ann Barrick died in September, 1880.

On the 17th of May, 1882, Mr. Barrick married Mrs. Nettie A. (Osborn) Rehnick, a native of Muskingum County, this state. Her parents, Thomas and Amelia (Mossman) Osborn, were born in Virginia and Muskingum Comity, Ohio, respectively, the former coining to this state when nine years old. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are now living. Howard E. has been a resident of Chicago for man}' years and is a baggage master on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Fannie, Mrs. Cultaback, lives in Michigan, her husband being Recorder of Wexford County. Orpha married Frank Johnson, a cabinet maker of Columbus, Ohio. Alice A. is an employe in the Imbecile Asylum at Columbus. Kate S., the wife of D. W. Rathbun, a mechanic, lives in Newark. The eldest of the family, a sister, died in infancy. Another sister, Mrs. Ed- wards, died in Muskingum County, leaving two daughters and one son. Alberta, Mrs. Archibald McDonald, died in Muskingum County, leaving four children. From the earliest recollections of Mrs. Barrick her father kept a hotel at Dresden, Muskingum County, and he continued thus engaged until his death, in 1890. The mother died in 1864.

Socially Mr. Barrick is a non-affiliated Mason, but is still firm in the faith. For about thirty-five years he has been prominently associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, though not in membership. Though once very wealthy, he has met with reverses in business and is reduced to very small possessions. His financial misfortunes were largely brought about by his confiding and liberal nature. Many thousands were paid as security for Other people's debts, and the depreciation in value of his extensive landed possessions did the rest. He served for many years as Justice of the Peace and is known by no other name than that of " 'Squire" Barrick. He also served one term as Commissioner of Licking County. In early days a Whig, he later became a Republican and has since supported the principles of that party.

JOHN MITCHELL. Few citizens of Licking County are unfamiliar with the name of this influential resident of Hartford Township, who although somewhat retired from active agricultural duties, still superintends the management of his property. In addition to the raising of cereals he has for twenty years or more made a specialty of the breeding of thoroughbred horses, a number of which he has sold at high prices, one yearling colt bringing $500 in 1893. With the growing of grain he lias always combined the raising of stock, and in both lines of woik has met with great success.

A life-long resident of Licking County, our subject was born in Burlington Township, June 17, 1817, being the son of William and Mary (Dripps) Mitchell. His father was born in Pennsylvania, where his parents lived for many years prior to his birth. In Greene County, that state, he married Miss Dripps, a native of Ireland, who accompanied her parents to the United States, settling in the Keystone State at the age of fourteen years. Early in the present century they came to Licking County, Ohio, where their remaining years were spent. They had seven children, as follows: Hannah, who married William Perkins and died in this county; Nancy, Mrs. William Heese, who remained in this county until her death; Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Smith, both of whom resided in this county until death; Isabel, widow of John Baker and a resident of Hartford; John, of this sketch; William, a miner and speculator residing in Colorado, and Isaac, a farmer in Nebraska.

In the subscription schools of earlier years, Mr. Mitchell was a student whenever opportunity was allowed. Becoming in youth thoroughly familiar with every detail of farm life, he naturally chose agriculture when selecting a life occupation. In Knox County September 1,6, 1841, he was united in marriage with Miss Maria Wilson, a native of Muskingum County, born May 22, 1819, her parents having been pioneers of the last-named county. On the 16th of September, 1891, this venerable couple celebrated their golden wedding, when after fifty years of married life the}' were the recipients of congratulations from hosts of warm personal friends. During this long period they have shared with each other the prosperity and adversity incident to life, by mutual sympathy doubling their joys and dividing their sorrows. They are both in the enjoyment of excellent health, considering their ages and the hard work they have performed.

Seven sons and one daughter were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, all of whom are living but the eldest, William, who married Ellen Gillespie and died in 1877, aged thirty-four years. Frank married Miss Alice, daughter of Edwin Buell, a prominent farmer and early settler of Hartford Township; he is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Lancaster County, Neb.; Newton is unmarried and resides with his parents; John Jerome chose as his wife Miss Jennie Steele, and is a resident of Lancaster County, Neb.; Ezra ( (scar, who was burn May 22, 1853, married Mary Tedrick, a native of this county and three years her husband's junior; they have one son, G rover, now (1894) nine years old; Ezra tills the home farm and lives on the place; Isaac Hayes married Miss Maggie McFarland in Kansas, where he now lives; Eber, who has never married, is engaged in the fruit business in California; he was educated at Delaware and Lebanon, Ohio, and for several years engaged in teaching school.

The only daughter, Sarah, is an intelligent and accomplished lady, with whom filial affection is stronger than other attachments. Her parents are her especial charge, and their happiness and comfort are paramount to all other considerations. Possessed of some property on her own account, she contents herself with her home duties and with an oversight of her monetary interests. Four of the sons are Democrats and three Republican,

Ezra being a member of the former party, in which he is prominent in local affairs. Socially, he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to the lodge at Johnstown.

Thirty-six years ago Mr. Mitchell purchased the farm upon which he now lives and removed his family from Bennington Township to this place. The estate comprised two hundred and nine acres of partly improved land, but with the assistance of his sons he soon had the place under a good state of cultivation, and after a time added twentyfive acres, thus enlarging its boundaries. In his early political life he was a Whig, and joined the Republican party on its organization, which he followed until the war had progressed about two years. He then allied himself with the Democratic party, and has since been a firm advocate of its principles.

Hon. Charles Follett

HON. CHARLES FOLLETT. The Bench and the Bar have many able representatives in Ohio, men who stand high in their professions because of deep study of the best authorities on legal lore, and men whose native ability is of a superior order; men also who combine the two so that their native gifts are enhanced in value by extended study and research. Of these various gentlemen of various attainments none stand higher than the subject nf this sketch. II is record is that of an impartial and learned judge, and during his long and honorable career he has gained the confidence of the people to an extent seldom surpassed.

Born in Franklin County, Vt., December 14, 1820, Charles Follett was a youth of sixteen years when he came to Licking County with his parents, John F. and Sarah (Woodworth) Follett, settling near Johnstown. At the age of nineteen he commenced to teach school, but meantime continued bis studies and recited Latin under a private tutor. In April of 1842 occurred his marriage, which united him with Miss Mary D., daughter of Rev. Davis Lewis, of Johnstown. This gentleman being an itinerant preacher was away from home much

Ambitious from childhood to become a well informed man, Mr. Follett had always cherished a preference for the legal profession and longed to make its practice his life work. For some time circumstances did not favor his plans, but while engaged in farming he borrowed some law books from his friends, George M. Conrad and Samuel White, of Newark, and commenced his legal studies alone. Two years after his marriage he purchased a small property in the village of Johnstown. In carrying out his plans, he received the ellicient co-operation of his devoted wife, who, being a milliner by trade, assisted him by her industry as well as her economy, thus enabling him to pursue his reading.

Admitted to the Bar October 27, 1815, the young lawyer, dissatisfied with the knowledge hitherto acquired, still continued his studies. In the spring of 1847 he was commissioned Postmaster at Johnstown, and in October of the ensuing year was chosen Prosecuting Attorney for Licking County. In the latter oflice his services were so satisfactory to the people that he was reelected in 1850. Resigning the otlice two years later, lie became a candidate for the Ohio Stale Senate, representing the counties of Licking and Delaware. During his service of two years in that capacity he displayed the possession of unusual ability, and b}- his honorable record justified the choice of his constituents.

Resuming professional studies at the expiration of his term of office, Hon. Mr. Eollett settled in Newark, and in 1859 formed a partnership with his brother, John F. Follett, which continued until the latter removed to Cincinnati in 1868. In 1801 he was nominated by the Democratic party as its candidate for Congress to represent the Thirteenth Congressional District, composed of the counties of Muskingum, Licking, Knox and Coshocton. It was the opinion of his friends that he was duly elected to this position by a majority of twelve hundred and twenty-two votes over his opponent, Columbus Delano, but subsequently he was counted out upon returns of votes said to have been cast by soldiers in different states and territories and the hospitals of the Federal army.

January 26, 1866, on motion of Hon. Henry Stanberry, Attorney-General of the United States, in the Supreme Court of the nation at Washington, D. C, Hon. Charles Follett was duly admitted, qualified and commissioned as an attorney and counselor of said court. In political views, as may be gleaned from the above paragraphs, he has always been a stanch Democrat, ranking among the foremost men of the party in the state. In October, 1870, he was elected to fill a vacancy in the Court of Common Pleas for the Sixth Judicial District of Ohio, and his service in that capacity was so satisfactory that he was again elected in the following year. In 1884 he was chosen Judge of the Circuit Court and is now serving his second terra in that capacity, a position for which his versatile talents admirably adapt him.

Judge and Mrs. Follett have been the parents of two sons and four daughters, of whom one son died in infancy. Those now living are, Helen C, Henrietta O, Harriet F., Charles H. and Ida M. In his religious views the Judge is a believer in the truth of the Scriptures and the teaching of the Son of God, "Whatsoever ye would that raen should do to you, do ye even so to them." Though now somewhat advanced in years, he retains the mental and physical activity of life's prime, and the future years will undoubtedly bring to him, from his fellow-citizens, enlarged opportunities for usefulness as well as added honors in public affairs.

5 uted more largely to the development of Licking County than the capable, industrious farmers, with whose success the prosperity of every business and profession is so closely interwoven. As one of the number whose efforts have enhanced the value of farming property and promoted the interests of the people, we present the name of Foster M. Jones, the well known agriculturist of St. Alban's Township.

The Jones family originated in North Wales, where our subject's father, the late David D.Jones, was born in December. 1808. Early in life he emigrated to America, and proceeding to Ohio, settled in Licking County. There he met and married Miss Eliza Foster, a native of Staffordshire, England, born June 24, 1825, who accompanied her parents to America at the age of nine years. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Jones settled in Granville Township, where they spent several years. In the spring of 1860 they removed to Liberty Township and settled near the village of Johnstown.

After many years spent in farming pursuits David D. Jones retired, having accumulated a competence, and settled in Johnstown, where his death occurred in October, 1889, at the age of eighty years. His wife is still living in Johnstown. They were the parents of six children, of whom four attained 3'ears of maturity, namely: Alice, Mrs. Morris Glynn, who died in Liberty Township, Licking County, leaving her husband and one child to mourn her death; Foster M.; Charles 15., who died when about thirty years old, and Philip T.

Township February 16, 1858, and was two years old when his parents removed to Liberty Township. There he was reared to manhood, receiving a common-school education in the home district. Establishing domestic ties February 16, 1881, he was united in marriage in Libert)' Township with Miss Ida A. Price, who was born in Liberty Township January 29, 1859. She is the daughter of Josiah W. and Hannah M. (Davis) Price, the latter of whom died in Liberty Township. Mrs. Jones is one of four children, namely: Isaiah M., George W., Ida A. and Bertha M. By her marriage she has become the mother of 1*<n*v children, Nettie Grace, Alice II. and Inez E., ftf*v*&*i. fa-cM. ,

After his marriage Mr. Jones settled upon the farm where he now lives. This consists of one hundred and seventy acres, well improved and placed under good cultivation. The buildings are substantial in appearance and convenient in arrangement, and are excellently adapted to their varied uses. Mr. Jones is a man who takes an active interest in everything calculated to benelit his fellow-men, and is especially interested in religious affairs. With his wife and eldest daughter he holds membership in the Baptist Church. His life has been such as to commend him to the confidence of the people, and he is recognized as one of the industrious and elticicnl agriculturists of the township.

WILLIAM B.VANCE, who is engaged in the livery business at Utica, was born in Washington Township, Licking County, May 16, 1856. lie is a descendant of good old Revolutionary ancestry, his great-grandfather, Albion Vance, having been one of the heroes of the Revolutionary War. For some time this old patriot resided in Virginia, but removed thence to Portsmouth, Ivy., where he died. In the Old Dominion Grandfather Jacob Vance was born, and thence in 1819, when a lad of fourteen years, he and his brother came to Ohio, some lime later settling in Washington Township, Licking County.

At an advanced age he removed to St. Louisville, where he departed this live in 1889. His wife, Rachael, was a native of Pennsylvania and died many years previous to his demise. Their children were live in number, Hiram, deceased; Malinda, who was twice married and died in Gambler, Knox County; Josiah and Uriah and Eliza, deceased.

The father of our subject, Uriah II. Vance, was born in Washington Township June 29, 1821, and was reared to manhood upon a farm, remaining at home until the time of his marriage. That important event occurred in 1846, at which time he was united with Miss Catherine, daughter of Alexander Wilson, and a native of Pennsylvania, born October 20, 1830. Four children resulted from the union, Albert, Lucy, William B. and Jane. After his marriage the father engaged in farming in Newton Township, and afterward for ten years dealt in grain at St. Louisville. Thence he removed to Utica, where he carried on a hotel and lively business for many years. He also dealt extensively in horses, meeting with fair success in that enterprise. Upon disposing of his interests in the village he settled upon his present farm, which he had purchased in 1859. Politically he is a firm friend of the Democratic party.

Upon the home farm in Washington Township our subject was reared to manhood. In l.S{;9 he accompanied the family to Utica, and ten years later became a partner in the livery business, of which he became sole proprietor August 21, 1881. As a business man he is shrewd, energetic, quick to discern an opportunity and equally quick to seize it. Success has come to him as the reward of his painstaking, persevering efforts. In addition to the livery stable, he owns some good farming land and a neat residence in Utica. Like his father he is a Democrat in politics. He has been a member of the City Council and School Board, and in every position has rendered efficient service in behalf of his fellow-citizens.

On the 8th of June, 1878, Mr. Vance was united in marriage with Miss Alice ('., daughter of Stephen and Louise (Thornberry) Huffman, and a native of Beallsville, Monroe County, Ohio, born August 26, 1861. Three children bless the union.

George Huffman, born April 12, 1880; John Earl, bom September 5, 1882; and Catherine Louise, born August 8, 1891. Mr. and Mrs. Vance are members of the Presbyterian Church. In his social affiliations Mr. Vance is prominently connected with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Licking Lodge No. 291, A. F. & A. M., in which he has filled both the Wardens' chairs. He is also a member of Utica Lodge No. 555, K. P.

ROBERT S. FULTON, Postmaster, merchant and proprietor of the hotel at Homer, is a native of Burlington Township, Licking County, born December 21, 1843. His parents, Robert and Elizabeth (Crowe) Fulton, were natives respectively of Westmoreland County, Pa., and Virginia, and were married in Licking County, where the father engaged in the occupation of a farmer. The mother died when our subject was a child of four years. Our subject is the next to the youngest among seven children, two of whom died in infancy.

Of the surviving members of the family Henry is the eldest. He is a minister, and for two years filled the pulpit of the Second Presbyterian Church at Newark; at present he resides in Nelson ville, Ohio. Nancy, the wife of George L. Hendren, lives in Groveport, Franklin County, Ohio. Rebecca married John D. Ross and is a resident of Gahanna, Franklin County, Ohio. William P., of Akron, Ohio, is a bookkeeper in the railroad auditor's oflice.

The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools of Granville. At the age of eighteen, in 1862, he enlisted in the Union army, becoming a member of Company D, One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Infantry. He served until the close of the Rebellion, meantime participating in many engagements of greater or lesser note, among which may be enumerated Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain,

Jonesboro, Bentonville, the siege of Atlanta and the famous march to the sea under General Sherman. With his command he marched through the Carolinas to Richmond, and thence to Washington, D. C, where he took part in the Grand Review of Sherman's victorious army. On the 6th pf July, 1865, he was honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky.

Upon his return from the army, Mr. Fulton embarked in the mercantile business, in which he is still engaged, the firm of Fulton <fc Sigler operating a general store. He is also Postmaster at Homer, serving his second appointment under President Cleveland. For about fifteen years he has been Justice of the Peace. In his social connections he is a member of Licking Lodge No. 291, A. F. & A. M., and the T. & J. Dill Post No. 463, G. A. R. He is also identified with the Knights of Pythias, and is a gentleman prominent in the social as well as the business walks of life.

In 1876 Mr. Fulton was united in marriage with Miss Emma Squires, a native of Knox County, and a daughter of Oliver and Mary A. Squires, prominent old settlers of Knox County, where the}' still reside. The political views of Mr. Fulton bring him into affiliation with the Democratic part}', of which he is one of the leaders in Homer. Reared in the Presbyterian faith, he is not at present connected with any denomination, and is inclined to be liberal in religious matters. In business he has been successful, his long experience as a merchant having placed him at the head. As "mine host" of the principal hotel in Homer, he is popular with the traveling public. It has been his aim to enhance the prosperity of Homer in every way possible, and the village has no citizen more progressive and energetic than he.

(~y EORGE H. HUNTER, the principal stone VJ T cutter and mason in the vicinity of Utica, resides in Washington Township, where he owns and occupies a small and well improved farm. He is a native of the Buckeye State, hav- ing been born in Knox Count}', February 0, IN 13. His lather, .lolin Hunter, who was born and reared in Bristol, England, there learned the trade of a stone cutter, which he followed in Ohio after emigrating to this country. Such was his recognized skill in his occupation that he was awarded the contract for building the theological seminary at Qambier, which unfortunately resulted in a large financial loss to him.

February 6, 1834, John Hunter was united in marriage with Elizabeth Tym, a native of Manchester, England. Her mother died in that country and her father afterward married again. Her brothers and sisters were, Charles, Samuel, Sarah and Martha. After his marriage John Hunter pursued his trade in Licking County, where he passed away in February, 1865. His widow survived him for some time. Her death occurred in Ashland, Ohio. Their children were seven in number, viz.: Charles W.; Mary E., who married James Hughes; Sarah, wife of C. M. Wilson; George II., of this sketch; James F.; Matilda, wife of James Thompson; and Gary B.

The boyhood days of our subject were passed in Knox and Licking Counties, this state, and early in life he learned the trade that he has since successfully followed. At St. Louisville, Licking County, in 1874, occurred his marriage to Alcinda, daughter of Eli and Melissa C. Hampshire, and a native of Morgan County, Ohio, born May 4, 1853. Shortly after his marriage Mr. Hunter settled in Washington Township, where he has an attractive rural abode. Unto his union there have been born six children, bright and intelligent sons and daughters, of whom their parents are justly proud. They are, Clara B., who was born October 12, 1875; Charles D., April 29, 1877; Carrie Mamie, March 21, 1880; Virta Ivon, Christmas Day of 1882; Amzie Tym. September 7, 188C; and John 1'riehard, July 5, 1888.

The father of Mrs. Hunter was Eli, son of Henry Hampshire and a native of Morgan County, Ohio, born March 13, 1827. On the 27th of July, 1852, he was united in marriage with Miss Melissa C. Barton, whose birth occurred in Morgan County March 21, 1837. After marriage he settled in Licking County, where his wife died November C,

1873. He now makes his home with Mrs. Wolf. lie and his wife were the parents of the following children: Alcinda, wife of our subject; Franklin; Job, deceased; Henry, Eli, Davis, William, John and Laurena, the latter now Mrs. Wolf.

In 1861 George II. Hunter enlisted in Company D, Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry, serving for three years and one month, and was wounded at Arkansas Post. At the age of lifteen he joined the old school Baptist Church, of which he has since been a consistent and active member. In matters pertaining to local interests he is always deeply interested, and gives his warm and hearty co-operation to all progressive projects having in view the welfare of the people. While not actively partisan in his preference, he is a loyal champion of Republican principles and advocates the measures of that party. The poor and needy have in him a friend, and benevolent projects receive his sympathy and support.

PARMILEE COTHREAL ALLEN, M. D. To this gentleman belongs the distinction of being, in point of years of practice, the oldest physician in Licking County. In 1845, fifty years ago, lie settled in Hartford, where for more than a score of years he carried on a good practice. Thence, in 1867, he came to Utica, where he soon gained a foremost position as a representative of the medical fraternity. Though on account of advancing age he no longer responds to calls, he still conducts an office practice and maintains his reputation as a skilled and successful practitioner.

Born in the town of Lester, Livingston County, N. Y., May 20, 1819, our subject is the son of Tinman and Mary (Rutherford) Allen. He is a member of a family noted for its loyalty to our Government. His grandfather, Parmilee Allen, and five brothers served in the Colonial army during the Revolutionary War. One member of the fam- ily was a soldier in the British army, and after the war ended his brothers forced him to leave the United States and change his name. He went to Nova Scotia, and afterward spelled his name Allyng.

The father of our subject was born in Connecticut, grew to manhood upon a farm, and in early manhood removed to Pawlet, Vt., whence in 1811 he went to Livingston County, N. Y., becoming one of the very first settlers in Lester Township. Being a civil engineer and surveyor, he assisted in surveying the Western Reserve in Ohio, and was similarly employed in other places. His death occurred at the age of eighty-eight. His wife, who was born in the North of Ireland, died at the age of three score and ten years.

In the family of Truman Allen there were six children, of whom five attained mature years. Electa, who married Henry Blan chard, died in Oakland County, Mich., at the age of seventy-one; Johnson W., a physician by profession, died in Elkhart, Ind., aged seventy-one; William R., a farmer, died in Livingston County, N. Y., when sixty-three; Salinda, who married Alonzo Hart, resides in Michigan. The next to the youngest in the family is Parmilee C, who received an academic education at Warsaw and Geneva, N. Y. Afterward lie read medicine under the tutelage of Dr. Daniel Bissel, of Geneseo, N. Y.

Coming to Ohio in 1841, our subject for three years read medicine with his brother at Frederick-' town, Knox County. In 1845 he was graduated from the medical college at Geneva, N. Y., after which he at once opened an office at Hartford. As a physician he is skilled in the diagnosis of difficult cases and equally fortunate and successful in their treatment. During the late war he enlisted in the United States service in 18G4, becoming assistant surgeon in Hospital No. 8, at Louisville, Ky., after which he was surgeon of the Twentieth Ohio Battery. Later he was in the hospital at Chattanooga until September, 18G5, when he was discharged.

In 1847, Dr. Allen married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard and Anna (Johnson) Allen, and a native of Washington County, N. Y. They have had one daughter, Mary Ann, who married and died in 1884, leaving a daughter, Georgia A., now making her home with her grandfather. Politically, the Doctor is loyal in his allegiance to the Republican party, but has never sought nor desired public oltice, preferring to devote his attention exclusively to professional duties.

WILLIAM M. MOORE. Located in Union Township lies one of the fertile farms of Licking County. This consists of one hundred and eighty-three acres of ex cellent land, upon which there are splendid improvements. The residence is a model rural home, built of brick, two stories in height and constructed according to modern ideas of architecture. Here also may be found all the buildings necessary for the storage of grain and shelter of stock and farming implements.

Upon this attractive homestead resides William M. Moore, now somewhat retired from active farming, but still interested in everything pertaining to agriculture. He was born in Union Township, August 25, 1827, and is the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Thompson) Moore, natives of Adams County, Pa., who came to Licking County, Ohio, in 1812. Settling in Newark, the father there engaged in business as a hatter, which trade he had learned previous to his removal to Ohio. After some years thus engaged, he retired to a farm near Luray, and later settled upon the farm now owned by our subject. Here he died when William M. was about twenty-one; his widow continued to make her home with our subject until about eightyfour years old, when she died, and her body was buried beside that of her husband in the family lot in the Kirkersville Cemetery.

also the only son in the family. Ilis eldest sister, Eliza, married David Hounds, and died after three years of wedded life, at the age of twenty-two years; Esther and Honor were twins. The former, who first married a Mr. Deselim, after his decease became the wife of James Wells, now deceased, having one child by her first union, and five by her second marriage; she now lives in Hebron, this township; Honor, who married Lewis Rhoads, survived all of her four children and passed from earth some years ago; Mary .Jane, the wife of Isaac T. Twiss, a retired farmer of Maquoketa, Iowa, has two children.

Attaining manhood upon the home farm, our subject was in 1854 united in marriage with Miss Sarah M. Hewitt, who was born in Washington, Pa., in September, 1838. She was educated in this state, her parents having settled in Licking County when she was a child. Only one child was born to this union, John Franklin, whose birth occurred March 28, 1855. He was educated in the district schools and at Utica Normal, and now cultivates the home place. He married Miss Eliza, daughter of James Taylor (see sketch on another page) and the}' have two children, Fred Darlington and Estella. Mr. Moore had the great misfortune to lose his devoted wife by death June 14, 1892, since which time he has lived with his son's family.

In support of Republican principles Mr. Moore lias always been active and earnest, but has never sought political ollice. His religious home is in the Presbyterian Church, of which his parents were also members. His wife was identified with the Baptist Church. Throughout his entire life he has been an active worker, and now, as he approaches the twilight of life, he can enjoy the fruits of years of toil and surround himself with all the comforts that enhance our happiness.

The only brother of Mrs. Moore, Henry L. Hewitt, was a soldier from the beginning of the Civil War until its close, enlisting as a private in General Grant's Illinois regiment, and receiving successive promotions until he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. He was born and reared in Licking County, but now makes his home in Missouri, where he is engaged in farming. Mrs. Moore had three sisters, two of whom are living, Elizabeth, Mrs. Atwood, living in Marshall, III., and Mrs. Keziah Shock, whose home is in Newark.

BERN IE COLEMAN, M. D. Numbered among the most successful and skilled physicians of Licking County stands the name of Dr. Coleman, of Homer. He is a native of Ohio, having been horn in Democracy, Knox County, August 6, 1840, to the union of Ichabod and Barbara (McDcrmott) Coleman. His father, a native of Pennsylvania, was a mechanic by occupation, although during the latter part of his life he engaged in farming. On the 1st of January. 1826, in Knox County, Ohio, he was united in marriage with Miss McDermott, a native of Ireland, and nine children resulted from their union. Of this family we note the following: Elizabeth, now Mrs. Merron, resides in Illinois; Amanda married John A. Beers and lives in Knox County, Ohio; Ellen M., wife of A. L. Beers, lives in Fredericktown, Ohio; Addison died in 1881, when about forty-seven years old; Grandison died in early youth; our subject is the next in order of birth; Daniel is a physician of Howard, Knox Count}', Ohio; Levingston died in infancy; and D'Albert is engaged in the insurance business in Decatur, 111. The parents of this family died in Knox County, the mother of typhoid fever in 1852, and the father July 1, 1880.

The earl}' life of our subject was spent on his father's farm. At the age of fourteen years he went away to school, entering the Union school at Fredericktown, Knox County, where he remained several years, and finished the course of the high school. Later he engaged in teaching for two years, and during the last year spent as a teacher also studied medicine. In 1860 he entered the office of Drs. Russell it Thompson, of Bit Vernon, Ohio, with whom he remained for eighteen months. He then entered the medical department of I he University of Michigan, where he took a course of lectures. Returning to the ollice of his tutors, he remained six months, and then entered the Uni- versify of New York City, located on Fourteenth Street, graduating from that institution in March, 1863. A diploma from this institution entitled the holder to recognition as a physician in Europe. He also attended lectures at Bellvue Hospital, New York City.

After graduating, the 3'oung Doctor returned to the office of his former instructor, with whom he remained five months, meantime continuing his readings. In August, 1863, he came to Homeland entered upon the practice of his profession, which he has since followed at this place. November 1, 1863, he married Miss Hannah M. Young, a native of Knox County, Ohio, and a daughter of Eli and Amelia Young. Mrs. Coleman was educated in Knox County, and continued a well defined course of study for several years after her marriage. Her parents are of English descent.

The Doctor belongs to the Knox County Medical Association, and was also identified with the Licking Valley Medical Association until it was disbanded. In political views he is a Republican. He comes of a very healthy family, noted for vigorous constitutions. His father was never seriously ill until his death sickness terminated fatally a week after he was taken ill. Dr. Coleman practiced twenty years, and in all that time there was not a day that he was unable to attend to his patients. A serious accident resulting in an injury to his back was the cause of this record being broken, or he would have finished a record of thirty years' practice without losing a day. His skill in the diagnosis of difficult cases is equalled only by his success in their treatment, and he has the confidence of all who know him.