Licking Township (part 9 of 42)

Politically, Mr. Taafel is a Democrat. Since 1889 he has been a member of the Board of Education, of which he has been Clerk since 1890. Socially a Knight Templar Mason, he is at present the Eminent Commander of St. Luke's Commandery No. 34, K. T., and is a member of the Mystic Shrine at Cincinnati. He also affiliates with the Knights of Pythias. A man of great energy and determination, he has overcome obstacles and difficulties by determined effort, and has steadily worked his way upward to success, being now the possessor of a handsome competence. At present he is a Director in the Home Building Association Company, and at all times he may be relied upon to support enterprises of a progressive nature.

THEODORE HAINES, well known throughout Licking County as a successful agriculturist of Burlington Township, is a native of Knox County, Ohio, born January 24, 1845. His parents, John and Sarah A. (Perry) Haines, natives of Maryland, came to Ohio prior to their marriage, and settling in Knox County, reared a family of five children. Burgess II., the oldest child, married Miss Mahals Stockdale and is now a prosperous farmer of Morrow County, Ohio. Ferdinand, a soldier during the Civil War, died at Pittsburg Landing, Miss. Eliza became the wife of Wilson Reeder, a resident of Knox

County, Ohio. Theodore is the next in order of birth. Isabel, the youngest, married H. M. Van Annan, an attorney of Oakland, Cal., who is also well known as a newspaper correspondent.

In the common schools of Knox County, Mr. Haines laid the foundation of the extensive information he now possesses. When about twenty years of age he embarked in business for himself, and after operating a rented farm a short time, went to Lincoln, Neb., where he bought property and conducted agricultural pursuits one year. Returning home, he was united in marriage, January 16, 1870, with Miss Mary E., the eldest child of Isaac and Sarah A. Jackson, natives of Knox County, Ohio, who were there reared and married. They had seven children, the others besides Mrs. Haines being: Sarah E., wife of William Gordon, of Knox County; George Frank, who married Lulu Ryan and engages in farming pursuits in Harper County, Kan.; Nancy Susan, wife of M. F. Cole, of Utica (see sketch on another page); Albert Mitchell, who was thrown from a horse and killed at the age of nineteen years; Amanda Anna, unmarried, who resides with her sister, Mrs. Cole; and Eva B., who married Dr. Charles Conard, a practicing physician of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

The mother of Mrs. Haines died January 17, 1877, and Mr. Jackson afterward married a widow, Mrs. Converse, who was tenderly devoted to the welfare of her step-children until her death, August 22, 1890. Her memory is revered as a good mother and an exemplary woman by her husband's famil}'. For his third wife Mr. Jackson married Anna Moffitt, with whom he now lives on the old homestead, where he and all his children were born. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Haines consists of two children. The only son, John W., born November 7, 1870, was educated in the common schools and at the Utica High School and Normal. For the past year he has been studying medicine, having attended a course of lectures at the Starling Medical College in Columbus. He expects to return in the fall of 1894 for a second course. In 1893 he married Miss Sybil Myers, residing at Homer, Ohio. The only daughter of Mr. Haines is S. Anna, born March 27, 1876, and now under the parental roof. She was educated in the public

Iu 1873 Mr. Haines moved his family to Montgomery County, Iowa, where he bought a farm and resided one year. Then selling out, he returned to Knox County, and soon afterward bought the farm on which he now lives. Of his beautiful rural home he may well be proud, for it is one of the most attractive in the locality. With his family he holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Homer, and takes an active part in all religious work, giving of his means to the support of church and Sunday-school work, as well as other benevolent and charitable objects. Socially he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

< "\ ^ILLIAM E. HOLMES, M. D., a practic- V/V/ i»g physician of Brownsville, was born October 13, 1855, in the village where he now resides. His parents, William T. and Sarah E. (Shuee) Holmes, were natives respectively of Fauquier County, Va., and Baltimore, Md., and accompanying their parents to Ohio, settled on a farm in Muskingum County, where they met and married. The father followed the business of a carpenter and contractor for several years, after which he embarked in merchandising, and later became agent for the Singer Manufacturing Company, which was his last occupation. lie and his wife still reside in Brownsville.

Eight children were born to William T. and Sarah E. Holmes, of whom the following is noted: Almeda, the wife of Thomas Peyton, resides in Clark County, 111.; Sarah E. is the widow of Adam R. Brown and resides in Newark; Mary T., a teacher for some time, died when about thirty years old; Lemuel W. is engaged in the mercantile business in Brownsville; Lucy A. was married to Dr. H,

De Crow, a practicing physician of Newark; Maggie is the wife of John W. Green, a resident of Woodstock, Ohio; our subject is the next in order of birth; Nathaniel S., who is married, resides in Columbus, Ohio, and is with the White Sewing Machine Company. The children enjoyed excellent educational advantages, and all with the exception of Mrs. Brown and Lemuel have followed the profession of teaching.

In the public schools our subject gained his elementary education and afterward he took a special course in Lebanon University, near Cincinnati. For about ten 3-ears he engaged in teaching, following that profession for two years in Normal, 111., three years at Brownsville, and several terms in one of the rural districts. Under the tutorship of Dr. J. B. Humphrey, of Brownsville, he began the study of medicine, and during the first year of his reading he taught two terms of school. The second year he attended the Medical College of Ohioat Cincinnati. On his return home he taught school, meanwhile continuing uis medical readings. Entering college again in the fall he was graduated therefrom in the spring of 1884.

At once after completing his studies the Doctor opened an office for the practice of his profession in his native town, where lie has since conducted a successful practice, having charge of that of his former tutor, who has removed from this place. By careful and competent work, zealous attention to professional duties, skill in the diagnosis of cases and success in their treatment, he has acquired an enviable position as an efficient and talented practitioner.

The Doctor is yet unmarried and resides under the parental roof. His father, who is now retired, was formerly an active, energetic man, doing all he could to educate his children and train them for honorable positions in life. This he did willingly, nothing being required of the children except application to their studies. He was a kind, indulgent father, whose memory will never be severed from his goodness of heart. With his wife he has long held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he is a Democrat.

Democracy, though he is not active in public affairs, his attention being whollj' devoted to professional caves. Socially he is a member of Jackson Lodge No. 85, A. F. <fe. A. M., with which he has been identified about five years, and in which he has held various official positions.

<Tpr BEL JOB WILSON. One of the solid fi- / - \ nancial institutions of Licking County is Wilson's Bank of Utica, which was founded in May, 1871, by A. J. Wilson, P. W. Sperry and Jesse Wilson, the firm name being Sperry & Wilson Bros. In 1887 Jesse Wilson withdrew, and two years later A. J. Wilson became the sole proprietor. From 1871 until 1890 it was the only banking house in Utica, and having always conducted a safe and successful business, it enjoys the confidence of the people to an extent seldom surpassed. Its deposits average nearly $100,000, being the largest of any bank in the county outside of the city of Newark.

The gentleman from whom the bank derives its name, and who is its proprietor, was born on a farm in Washington Township, this county, April 21, 1840. As early as 1805 his grandfather, David Wilson, removed from Virginia to Ohio, with the intention of establishing his permanent home in this state. He entered one thousand acres of land now within the corporate limits of Newark, also about two hundred acres in Washington Township. He started back to the Old Dominion to bring his family with him to Ohio, but ere he reached his destination death claimed him. Soon afterward the family came to this state and settled upon the property he had entered.

The father of our subject, Abel Wilson, was born in Hardy County, Va., and was a mere child when the family settled in Licking County. Here he aided in the pioneer task of clearing away the forest and improving the fertile soil. After attaining manhood he settled upon land entered by his father in Washington Township, and there built a log cabin and commenced the struggle necessary to secure a fertile farm from a dense forest. Soon he chose a helpmate, being united with Mary, daughter of Daniel Forry, one of Licking County's earliest settlers. Mrs. Wilson was born in Pennsylvania in 1799 and died in April, 1893, aged ninetyfour years.

Being a man of indomitable energy, success rewarded the efforts of Abel Wilson, and in time he became the owner of large and valuable landed possessions, being the owner of four hundred acres of well improved land at the time of his death. In addition to general farming, he engaged in the raising of sheep and was one of the. largest wool growers in the county. Firm in his support of the Union cause, during the dark days of the war his house was a station in the underground railroad, which assisted negroes on the road to liberty. At the organization of the Republican party he became one of its stalwart advocates and upon the ticket of that party he was frequently elected to local offices of trust. He passed away April 14, 1870.

Of a family of eight children born to Abel Wilson and his wife, one died young. Jerusha married P. W. Sperry, of Utica; Nancy became the wife of Frank Knowlton, of Marion, Iowa; Eliza was united in marriage with Benjamin Bowman, also a resident of Marion; Jesse makes his home in Utica; Mary, who married W. P. Dale, died in Chattanooga, Tenn., in July, 1893. A. J. is the youngest member of the family circle. He was reared upon the home farm and assisted in the work of tilling the soil, meantime receiving such educational advantages as the schools of Utica then afforded. Upon attaining his majority he removed to Utica, where he engaged in farming and speculated in various branches of business until he embarked as a banker.

It may with truth be said of Mr. Wilson that no citizen has contributed more largely to the promotion of the best interests of Utica than has he. At present (1894) he is serving his second term as Mayor, and his administration has been marked b}' sagacity and executive ability. Many needed reforms have been introduced and the material re- sources of the place have been largely developed. His residence is one of the finest in the county, while in addition he owns the two largest business blocks in the city and other business property. He owns five hundred acres of farming land, upon which he has engaged in general agricultural pursuits and the raising of live stock.

In all public enterprises Mr. Wilson has been influential and prominent. He is a Republican in politics, and while never sohcitious for public office, he has often represented his fellow-citizens in positions of trust. The demands of his private business, together with the discharge of his official duties, are such as to allow him little leisure for other matters, but his suppovt may always be relied upon in measures calculated to benefit the people. In September, 1879, he married Mary E., daughter of John and Elizabeth Clark, and a native of Utica. Three children bless this union, Mary Elizabeth, Genevieve and Wilber.

JOHN C. JONES. The business interests of Newark find an efficient representative in the subject of this sketch, a life-long resident of Licking County, and at present engaged as a dealer in stoves, tinware and slate roofing. He is of direct Welsh descent, his father, Thomas J., having been born in Wales and there reared to manhood. He was the only representative of the family to settle in the United States, to which country he emigrated at the age of about twenty years, and proceeding direct to Ohio, settled in Newark Township, Licking County.

The land purchased by Mr. Jones was covered by heavy timber, on which the sound of the woodman's axe had never been heard. He built a log cabin, cleared the land and gradually placed it under good cultivation; he also introduced valuable improvements. To his original purchase he added, until his holdings amounted to one hundred and twenty acres. The primitive log cabin which served as his first dwelling place was superseded by a more modern structure, and the other farm buildings were substantially and conveniently arranged. On that place he quietly passed away at the age of seventy-five.

The maternal grandfather of our subject, Thomas Jones, was also a native of Wales, and upon coming to this country, settled in Granville Township, Licking County, where he died at an advanced age. His family consisted of five sons and three daughters, namely: John C, who resides in Granville Township; Lewis, who died in Granville; E. W.. a resident of that city; David, whose death occurred in Kansas; George T., who lives in Granville; Maria, who married John Rees and died in Jefferson County, Wis.; Rachael, the wife of Robert Williams, living in Jefferson County, and Eleanor, the mother of our subject. The latter was five years old when the family left Wales for the United States. She was an earnest Christian woman and for many years was a member of the Congregational Church, in which faith she entered upon the life beyond at the age of seventy-two.

Thomas J. Jones and his wife were the parents of seven children, of whom six attained mature years, as follows: Lewis J., a farmer whose home is in Lima Township, this county; Sarah, who married James Partridge and died in Nemaha County, Kan., in 1893; John C, our subject; Ann, the wife of David Rees and a resident of West Plains, Mo.; Elizabeth, Mrs. Morris Evans, who lives in Franklin County, this state; and Hannah, who married Joseph Evans and resides in Clinton, Mo.

The subject of this sketch passed his early life upon the farm in Licking County, where his birth occurred September 15, 1842. For a time he attended the district schools and afterward completed his studies at the Granville College. At the age of twenty he entered the employ of his uncle, E. W. Jones, a dealer in stoves and tinware. Soon he became manager of the business, in which, in 1884, he succeeded his uncle. Since that time he has added other lines of business, and has gained an enviable reputation as an honest, energeticand efficient man. He and his uncle built the Jones Block in Newark, in which he now owns a one- third interest, and half of which he occupied for business purposes. Besides this building lie owns a pleasant home at No. 92 Chestnut Street and other residence property.

The lady who presides over the pleasant home of Mr. .lones was formerly Miss Mary E. Reynolds. She was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., and is a daughter of David Reynolds. Three children comprise their family. Albert ]>., Addie and Nellie. In politics Mr. .bines takes no interest other than to cast his ballot for the candidate whom he considers best fitted for the ollice. lie is not a member of any secret society or church, but is a regular attendant at the services of the Plymouth Congregational Church, to which his wife belongs. They are prominent socially and are highly respected wherever known.

JAMES TAYLOR. In Union Township lies the fertile farm owned by Mr. Taylor, one of the successful agriculturists of the Licking Valley. He was born on the parental homestead, a portion of which he now owns, the date of his birth being December 10, 1829. The property has been in the possession of the family during almost the entire period of the present century, our subject's grandfather, James Taylor, having settled here in 1804.

With the early history of this section of Ohio, Grandfather Taylor was closely connected, and enjoyed the distinction of being one of the three first Associate Judges of Licking County. At that early day there were but a few houses in Newark, and they were constructed entirely of logs. The surrounding country was uninhabited save by a few white settlers, upon whom devolved the difficult task of clearing the land and placing the soil under cultivation.

In the organization and building of the first Presbyterian Church of Newark, James Taylor, Sr., took a prominent part, and was a member of its first Board of Trustees. He participated in the Indian wars of the early portion of this and the latter part of the eighteenth century, and was also one of the heroes of the Revolution. In the latter conflict he became separated from his brothers, who were also in the Colonial army, and their fate was never known to him, although it was the supposition that they had surrendered their lives on the altar of liberty. The Taylor family is of English ancestry, though so remote that the present generation is uncertain as to the positive origin. Grandmother Taylor was in maidenhood a Miss Cully, a Virginia lady.

The parents of our subject were John and Eliza (Fitzgerald) Taylor, the former born in Washington County, Pa., in 1797, and the latter in Shenandoah County, Va., in 1809. They were married in Licking County, and the mother, now widowed, makes her home in Pickaway County. The Fitzgerald family was represented in the War of 1812, and settled in Licking Count}' about 1824. Mrs. Taylor is one of a large family. Her brother Richard was the engineer and surveyor who laid out the Ohio Canal and superintended a portion of its construction. Her other brothers, William, Edward and Thomas, were early settlers of Madison County, Ohio. Her sister, Mary, became the wife of Maxwell Taylor, a brother of our subject's father, and they settled in Piqua County, Ohio; of their two sons, John Edward was killed in the battle of Yicksburg, and James, formerly Probate Judge of Pickaway County, died there.

Our subject has but one brother, Thomas, a bachelor, sixty-three years old, who resides with his aged mother on a portion of the old homestead. The early life of James Taylor was spent upon the frontier in Union Township, and he has been a witness of the rapid development of this section of the state. His education, commenced in the public schools, was supplemented by years of careful reading, study and observation, so that he is exceptionally well informed on current events.

March 1, 1852, Mr. Taylor was united in marriage with Miss Lucinda, daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Simmons) Winter, who came to this county in 1839 from Washington County, Pa. Mrs. Taylor is one of a family of twelve children, of whom four are now living. Her marriage has resulted in the birth of eight children, six of whom are now living. John Thomas, who was born in 1854, married and has two children; Eliza became the wife of John F. Moore, a son of William M. Moore, and they with their two children, Fred D. and Stella, reside on a farm near Luray, Union Township. James Maxwell, who married Miss Ackerman, of Newark, died October 3, 1888, leaving a child, Eva. Dudley, whose home is in Union Township, married a daughter of John E. Ruffnei, and the}- are the parents of a daughter, Lulu. Lucinda died at the age of two years. George E. married Nona Cunningham, and they reside on a farm near his father. Oscar K. and Grace reside with their parents.

In political views Mr. Taylor is a Democrat, and has been prominent in local affairs for many years. He served as Justice of the Peace for twelve years, Township Trustee for six years, and Assessor for two years. With his wife he has held membership in the Baptist Church for thirty years; for a long time he has olliciated as Clerk of the church and at present is a Deacon. As a farmer he has been progressive and energetic, but of late years he has retired somewhat from active labor, though he still maintains a close supervision of the estate. lie is a genial, companionable gentleman, who has a host of friends in the community, and is highly esteemed by all who know him.

HIRAM CARY WARDEN. An eminent jurist, when asked what qualities contribute most to success, replied: " Some succeed by great talent, some by high connections, and some by miracle, but the majority succeed by commencing without a shilling." The subject of this sketch is a member of the last-named class, having begun his active career without means, and worked his way to prosperity solely through his own efforts. Through the exercise of perseverance and economy he has risen from an humble position in youth to a prominent rank among the men of honor and influence in Licking County. For some years he has made his home in Newark, though still retaining his connection with the agricultural interests of the county.

Throughout the entire history of the Warden family in this country, it has been noted for loyal devotien to our Government. Our subject's grandfather, Jonas Warden, enlisted in the defense of the Colonies during the War for Independence and held the rank of Captain until the close of the Revolution. A son of the latter, and father of our subject, Gabriel, was one of those who responded to his country's call at the time of the second war with England, in which he served as Captain with gallantry and courage. He was a native of Burlington, Vt., born February 16, 1777, anil in the place of his birth was united in marriage with Miss Mary P. Seeley, a native of Massachusetts. After the birth of three children they removed, in 1814, from Burlington, Vt., to Licking County, Ohio, settling on a farm in Granville Township, one mile north of the village by that name. There they remained until called from earth, the father dying February 2, 1838, and the mother February 5, 1862.

In the parental family there were thirteen children, one of whom died in infancy, and twelve attained to years of maturity and became heads of families. Only four are living at this writing (1894). Hiram C. grew to manhood on the old homestead, reared to farm life. His preliminary education was acquired in the old-fashioned subscription school, and supplemented by two years' attendance at Granville College. After the death of his father he served an apprenticeship at the chair maker's trade in Granville, being thus employed for two years. Later he worked as a journeyman at that business for a few years.

Believing that agriculture offered better opportunities than his trade, Mr. Warden began farming in 1846, and the first year operated a rented place. In 1847 he purchased seventy-five acres lying in Harrison Township, Licking County, and during the ensuing two years he cleared about ten acres of the tract. During the winter seasons he taught singing school in order to gain the means of subsistence for himself and family and assist in making improvements on the land. At the expiration of the two years he sold the farm, having cleared $1,000 in this speculation. For a few 3'ears following he bought and sold a number of farms, frequently changing his location and with eachchange materially improving his financial condition.

Until 1873 Mr. Warden continued actively engaged in farming, and since his removal to Newark at that date he has been more or less engaged in agricultural pursuits, and still owns a farm. In his farming pursuits he was successful through untiring industry and good management, coupled with the assistance of his wife, in the accumulation of a handsome competency. In 1881 he bought the hotel in Newark which now bears his name. This he greatly enlarged and improved, until at the present time it has one hundred rooms and all modern conveniences.

In early life Mr. Warden was a Whig, his first Presidential vote having been cast for Gen. W. H. Harrison in 1840. Since the organization of the Republican party he has ardently supported its men and measures. However, he is not a politician in the ordinary use of that word, and has never sought nor desired office. November 20, 1842, at the Baptist Church in Granville, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary A., daughter of John and Mary (Hartman) Lond, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, where their daughter was born January 19, 1826. She is of German descent and came to Granville with her parents when five years of age.

To Mr. and Mrs. Warden have been born four children. Ann Maria was born October 15, 1843, and died June 30, 1867. Charles Hiram, who was born August 22, 1848, married Miss Lillian Granger, and they have three living children: Annie, Gertrude and Charles C; their home is in Granville Township, where he is engaged in farming. Frank Gabriel, who was born December 9, 1857, is represented elsewhere in this volume. Fred Downie, the youngest child, was born October 9, 1859, and on the 8th of September, 1868, was instantly killed by a log rolling on him. Mr. and Mrs.

Warden have travelled life's journey together for fift3'-two years, and are still hale and hearty, although they have labored hard all their lives. Both became members of the Baptist Church before they were married and have ever been true to the faith.

HARRY E. HARRIS. The Utica Herald, of which this gentleman is editor and proprietor, was founded in February, 1878, by C. M. Hane, who in 1881 was succeeded by Mr. Harris. The paper is a six-column quarto, devoted to the local interests of the community, and a prominent organ of the Republican party in this section. It is recognized as one of the leading journals of the county, and through its support of progressive measures has materially enhanced the prosperity of the locality.

Referring to the personal history of Mr. Harris, we find that he traces his lineage to James Harris, the progenitor of the New Jersey branch of the family, who was born close to the border of Wales, in Bristol, Somersetshire, England. About 1725 he emigrated to America and settled with the Essex County colony in New Jersey. He married, and reared a family of six sons and one daughter. The genealogical history of the family has been published by Mrs. Sarah J. (Harris) Keifer, of Spring Green, Wis., and may be found in various public and private libraries.

The father of our subject, Perry A. Harris, was a son of Samuel B. and Mary (Eastman) Harris, and was born in Clay Township, Knox County, Ohio, November 17, 1827. When a boy he removed with the family to Eden Township, Licking County, and remained under the parental roof until 1847. In the spring of 1848 he went to Martinsburg to learn the trade of a harness-maker, which, however, he abandoned two 3'ears later on account of weakness of the eyes. In August, 1850, he entered a woolen factory in Newark. July 29, 1852, he opened a grocery store at Vanatta, but in 1853 he went to St. Louisville, where he bought a stock of goods for 1115. To this small beginning he constantly added until his stock was valued at 15,000.

October 16, 1854, Perry A. Harris married Elizabeth E. Myers, and they reared four children, Laura Ellen, Harry E., Mary Adelaide and Harriet

E. For nineteen years the father was Postmaster at St. Louisville, and alwa3-s supported the principles of the Republican party. His death occurred August 31, 1892. His widow still resides at the old home in that place. Socially he aflihated witli the Masonic fraternity. He was a believer in the Christian religion, and attended divine services regularly. In his enterprises he met with more than ordinary success, and had disposed of his business interests but a few months prior to his death. His eldest daughter, Laura Ellen, married

F. M. Smith, and died in Fostoria. Mary Adelaide became the wife of J. C. Jones, a lawyer of Toledo. Harriet E. is a stenographer and compositor at Mt. Vernon.

In St. Louisville, Ohio, the subject of this sketch was born August 22, 1859. In the common schools and the Htica Normal he acquired a fair education, to which he has since added by a systematic course of study. When a mere lad he purchased a printing outfit and opened an office, soon commencing the publication of an amateur paper. At that time there were about two hundred such sheets published in various parts of the United Suites, and as they all exchanged papers, it not only furnished amusement, but much practical k no w ledge as well.

Somewhat later Mr. Harris worked in the office of the Newark Banner and became so proficient in the business, that in 1879 he went to Bangor, Mich., and became foreman in the office of the Reflector, also serving as Deputy Postmaster in that city. In 1881 he came to Dtica and purchased the Herald, which he has since published. From boyhood he has supported with loyal enthusiasm the principles of the Republican party. He was elected City Clerk of Utica, and had just entered upon his second term, when he resigned to accept the office of Postmaster under the administration of President Harrison. He has served as Secretary of the various Republican clubs of Utica, and has frequently represented his party as delegate in county, district and state conventions. He is also a Notary Public.

In July, 1881, Mr. Harris was united in marriage with Bertha, daughter of Stephen and Margaret McMillan, the former a prominent citizen of Dowagiac, Mich., where he is largely interested in road horses, and also carries on the business of shoeing fast horses. Mrs. Harris was born in Keelersville, Mich., and is an amiable lady, presiding with grace and hospitality over her pleasant home. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church, with which Mr. Harris is also identified. They became the parents of three children, one of whom died in infancy. The others are, Beatrice, born November 10, 1887, and Marguerite, June 9, 1892.

HON. GEORGE IDEN. This eminent statesman of Ohio, to whom belongs the distinction of being the first Republican State Senator elected from the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Joint Senatorial District, has been a resident of Newark since 1880, and Licking County claims him as one of its most popular citizens. He was first elected to his present responsible position in the fall of 1891, receiving a majority of six. So acceptable were his services to his constituents, irrespective of party affiliations, that two years later he was re-elected with a majority of twentytwo hundred and sixteen. This fact alone, without further comment, proves his popularity with the people and the high character of his services. Senator Iden is a native of Licking County, having been born in Hanover Township, July 9, 1845, to Randolph and Matilda (Houser) Iden. His father, a son of Samuel Iden, was born in Virginia of German descent, and grew to manhood upon a farm in the Old Dominion. After his marriage he came to Ohio, about 1830, sojourning for a time in Hopewell Township, Licking County, where he rented farming land. Later he was similarly engaged in Hanover Township. The family was poor on coming to this state, to which they had journeyed in wagons, bringing with them all their household effects. They lived in a log cabin for several years, and amid great obstacles gained a livelihood and cleared a farm.

In August, 1846, the father passed from earth and his body was interred in the cemetery at Gratiot, Ohio. The widowed mother was left with nine children, the youngest of whom (our subject) was but thirteen months old. Of the others we note the following: Miranda married James K. Brown, and died in Hanover, Ohio; Eliza, the wife of George Brown, resides in Newark; Jonathan, a farmer by occupation, died in Battle Creek, Mich.; Hannah married Stephen Francis, and makes her home on a farm in Hanover Township; Mary, Mrs. B. B. Francis, died in Newark; Randolph is a shoemaker at Utica, Ohio; Matilda, Mrs. Samuel G. Skinner, lives at Union Station; Thomas is a salesman in a store at Newark. After the death of Randolph Iden, our subject's mother married Henry Bounds, later continuing to make her home in Hanover Township until her death. She was an exemplary woman and a devoted member of the Christian Church. Her memory lives in the hearts of her children, who owe to her careful and wise training their success in life. Senator Iden, in looking back over the events that have shaped his career and contributed to his success, recognizes the influences of his mother in moulding his character and implanting within his mind the loftiest principles of honor.

In his youth our subject lived on a farm with his mother and step-father. Attending the district schools regularly and studying diligently, he naturally was always at the head of his class. In September, 1864. he enlisted in the service of the Union army, his name being enrolled as a member of Company F, Ninety-fifth Ohio Infantry, and in this he served until August, 1865. Among the important engagements in which he participated was the battle of Nashville under General Thomas, December 15, 1864. From March 27 to

Returning home at the close of the war, Mr. Iden attended school at Hayesville, Ohio, and later completed a commercial course at Capital City Commercial College. For the fifteen years ensuing he devoted the winter seasons to teaching and the summers to farm work. He then removed to Newark, and for three years taught penmanship and bookkeeping in the public schools of that place. He was appointed Assistant Clerk in the Ohio Penitentiary and served in that capacity for two years, after which he was employed as bookkeeper in the Master Mechanic's office of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. In the fall of 1891, he was elected to the Ohio State Senate, and two years later was chosen as his own successor, carrying every county in the district and running ahead of Governor McKinley.

During his first term, Senator Iden was Chairman of the Committees on Military Affairs, Labor and Geological Survey. At the present time he is serving as Chairman of the Committee on Public Works and Public Lands. To all bills favoring the laboring classes he gives his hearty support, for he himself, being a representative of that class, appreciates the obstacles with which they are obliged to contend. In the contest between ex- Governor Foraker and Senator Sherman for the position of United States Senator, he gave his support to Hon. John Sherman. It was largely through his efforts that an appropriation was secured making the permanent encampment for this county an assured fact. No senator has secured more effective and needed legislation than he, and certainly no member of that body stands higher or wields a more extensive influence in its deliberations. He has been an untiring advocate of all worthy measures in the interests of the agriculturists and laboring men of the state, and to his efforts more than to those of any other member are attributable the many deserving measures that were placed upon our statute books.

Reared in the faith of the Democratic party, Senator Iden was for some years a member of that political organization, but in mature life his views concerning free trade underwent a decided change, and lie linked his fortunes with those of the Republican party. In local affairs he has always maintained a deep interest, and has served as Township Assessor and as a member of the City Council. In 1869 he married Miss Sananthus, daughter of Jonas Stump, of Muskingum County, Ohio, where she was born. The only child of this union, Emily Blanche, died at the age of ten months. Socially, Senator Iden affiliates with the Grand Army of the Republic, being the present Commander of Lcmert Post No. 71. He is also identified with the Knights of Labor.

/"TAFr. JOHN II. McCUNE. There is noth- V^y ing of more interest to the general reader than a perusal of the life record of one who has won for himself friends and fortune, unaided by fortuitous circumstances or the prestige of family, and according to this principle a brief account of Captain McCune cannot fail to be interesting. He ranks among the most successful business men of Newark, and is well known as the senior member of the firm of McCune, Owens & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in hardware, carriages and building material.

The name of McCune has been conspicuous in the business circles of Newark for more than fifty years. In 1840 John McCune, our subject's uncle, engaged in the hardware business in this city. Twelve 3'ears later our subject entered his employ as a clerk, and in 1858, associated with his brother Frank, succeeded John McCune in the business under the firm title of McCune Bros., continuing thus engaged until 1879. They then sold to John E. Dean & Co. In 1880 Captain McCune purchased the hardware establishment of George B. Sprague & Co.. which live years later was consolidated wiih Burner Bros., when the firm became Burner, McCune & Co.

<fe Co., the members at present being Capt. John II. McCune, E. R. Owens and O. W. Crane. This is the only wholesale hardware business in the city, and the proprietors, through efficiency in their transactions and honorable dealings, have gained the confidence of all with whom business relations have brought them into contact. It will be of interest to the reader to learn the details of the life of the gentleman whose name is inseparably associated with the growth of this business.

Captain McCune was born in Brattleboro, Vt., May 5, 1840, and his ancestors for several generations had been residents of New England. His parents were Charles and Elizabeth (Sikes) Mc- Cune, the former a hardware merchant in Brattleboro, Vt., who for about fifteen years conducted a similar business in Hartford, Conn. His death occurred in the Green Mountain State at the age of fifty-six. He had three sons and one daughter. Charles was a bookkeeper in New York City, and died in Brattleboro, Vt.; Frank G. came to Newark in 1858, and was associated in business with our subject until 187!), when he went to Columbus, Ohio, and engaged in the boot and shoe trade until his death, in January, 1893; and Elizabeth married Charles F. Thompson, and resides in Brattleboro.

The youngest member of the family is the subject of this sketch, who was only twelve years old when his father died. He attended the common schools in childhood, and at the age of thirteen years came to Newark, where he engaged with his uncle as clerk, and so continued until 1858, when he became his successor in business. In September, 1861, he enlisted and was mustered into service with Company H, Thirty-first Ohio Infantry, of which he was commissioned First Lieutenant. His first engagement was at Mill Springs, after which he went to Corinth, and he was then promoted to the rank of Captain. As such he led his company in the battles of Stone River, Perryville, Chickamauga and Mission Ridge, and later served on the staff of the following generals: Schoepf, S. S. Fry, James B. Steadman and Baird. He returned home in February, 1864, and resumed his business, which his brother had carried on during his absence.

Cune is the daughter of Dixon Brown, formerly a dry-goods merchant at Somerset, Ohio. Four children bless this union, Nellie B., Charles D., Alice and Julia. The eldest daughter was educated at London, Canada, and Northampton, Mass., and is an accomplished young lady. The family residence, at No. 144 North Fifth Street, is one of the finest in the city, containing all the modern improvements, and furnished with an elegance and good taste indicative of the refinement and culture of the inmates. Politically the Captain supports the principles of the Republican party, and socially affiliates with the Grand Army of the Republic. His religious connections are with the Second Presbyterian Church of Newark, which his family also attends.

IDNEY A. CHAPMAN enjoys the distinction of being the oldest merchant in Licking County. He embarked in the mercantile business at Utica September 12, 1845, and has occupied the same building since 1862. Not only is he the oldest, but also the leading merchant of the city, and such has been the integrity of his life and the reliability of his transactions, that he enjoys the confidence of the people to an extent seldom surpassed. He came to Utica as early as 1837, and is now, with one exception, the oldest surviving resident of the place.

Born in Ellington, Tolland County, Conn., October 7, 1822, our subject is of the ninth generation from Robert Chapman, the progenitor of the family in America. Robert Chapman was a native of Wales, and was one of the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620. The subject of this sketch assisted his father and several others in compiling and publishing the genealogy of the

Hon. Salathiel Chapman, father of our subject, was a native of Saybrook, Conn., and was reared on a farm. When seventeen years of age he engaged in buying furs in New York, Pennsylvania and other states, and for one year purchased furs for John Jacob Astor, with whom he was well acquainted. About 1820, atEllington, Conn., he embarked in the manufacture of muslin, and in his factory employed over one hundred and fifty hands. For some years he carried on a very successful trade, but he finally sustained heavy losses and in 1835 failed in business.

It thus became necessary for Mr. Chapman to begin the struggle of life anew. In 1835, leaving his family in Connecticut, he went to Mansfield, Ohio, where some of his friends and former schoolmates were in business. They furnished him with a team, wagon and goods, and he traveled over the country peddling, and was known as the uncurrent peddler, from the fact that he dealt in uncurrent paper money. In 1837 his family joined him at Utica, and in 1844, associated with his son George, he established a general store in Utica, being a partner in the business during the remainder of his life. His death occurred while on a social and business trip to Connecticut, in July, 1861.

In politics Mr. Chapman was an old-line Whig, and represented his county in the State Legislature of Connecticut for two terms. His wife, whose maiden name was Susan Crosby, was born in Connecticut and was twice married. By her first husband, Jonathan Chapman, she had three children, namely: Melissa, who became the wife of Thomas Whiting and died in Ellington, Conn.; Julia, who married Lyman Ransom and died in Illinois, and George. The latter accompanied the family to Utica, and was engaged in business here until 1846, when he went to New York City and became an importer and jobber of notions. He was very successful, and finally retired to Morristown, N. J., where he died in December, 1892, at the age of seventy-seven years.

After the death of her first husband, Mrs. Chapman married his cousin, Salathiel Chapman, whom she survived nearly two years, her death occurring in May, 1863. By this marriage she became the mother of three children, viz.: Elizabeth, who married W. A. Robertson and died in Utica; Christiana, who married Dr. James J. Bausley and died in Newark, and our subject. The last-named was reared in Ellington, and early in life worked in the factory owned by his father. In 1837 he accompanied the family to Ohio, and the following year secured a position as clerk in a general store of A. P. Stone & Co., at Columbus. When his father and brother embarked in business at Utica, he entered their employ, his special duty being the purchase of new stock. In 1847 he became a partner in the business, the firm name being S. Chapman & Son. Soon after the death of his father he purchased the interest of the estate in the business, and since then has been sole proprietor. He has conducted a successful and profitable trade, and is in comfortable circumstances. However, he has had his share of reverses, and upon the few occasions when he has interested himself in other enterprises than that of merchandising, he has simply realized experience, and that at a high figure.

Mr. Chapman has been twice married. In November, 1844, he was united with Mary Jane, daughter of James and Martha Iluntsberry. This lady was born at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and died in that city in 1847, leaving one daughter, Ella, who became the wife of Dennis Quade, and died in Mt. Vernon. In 1848 our subject married Eliza, daughter of Nathaniel and Ann Euller, and a native of Utica. Seven children resulted from this union, of whom one died in infancy, and one in childhood. Five are now living, as follows: Frank F., who resides with his parents; Robert E., clerk in a wholesale house in Evansville, Ind.; Mary A., wife of Charles Sperry, of Ashley, Ohio; Harry S., a merchant in New Hampshire, Auglaize County, Ohio, and Charles A., bookkeeper in a wholesale house in Evansville, Ind.

Politically, Mr. Chapman affiliates with the Republican party, but takes no further interest in politics than to cast his vote for the men and principles of that party. He has served as a member of the City Council, and occupied other positions of trust, in all of which he has rendered faithful service. In his religious belief he is a Presbyterian, and cheerfully contributes to all projects having for their object the advancement of the city religiously, morally, socially and along business lines.

JOHN OLDHAM, a well known business man of Brownsville, was born in Washington County, Pa., March 3, 1814, and came to this state in 1821, settling near Cambridge, where he learned his trade. It is worthy of note that he has been engaged in the manufacture and sale of harness at Brownsville for sixty years, having become a resident of this place in 1834. During this long period he has witnessed the wonderful growth of Licking County, and by his progressive spirit has materially advanced the best interests of the community.

The Oldham family originated in Oldhamshire, England, and was established in this country in the sixteenth century. Two brothers, John and William Oldham, emigrated to America from Oldhamshire and settled on a Jersey plantation, where John was killed by the Indians. William, who settled in what is now New Jersey, was our subject's great-grandfather. The date of his arrival in America was 1634. Grandfather Oldham followed the trail of the soldiers of the Indian War and settled at West Alexandria, known generally in the early days as " Hard Scrabble."

The birthplace of the father of our subject, Robert Oldham, was near Little York, Pa. The mother, who bore the maiden name of Martha Morrison, was born in the town of Little York and died in Guernsey County, Ohio. Her parents, who were of Irish and Welsh nativity, came to this country at an early period in its history. Her sister married a relative of General Burgoyne and removed to Canada, where all traces of the family are lost. The father of our subject died in Union County, this state.

moved from Bedford County, Pa., to Zanesville, Ohio, in 1806. She and her mother taught an industrial school in Brownsville for about two years, giving instruction in needle work, and her mother also teaching the rudiments of education. They occupied an old church, and at one time had fifty or more pupils.

Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oldham, who are now living, and three died in infancy or childhood. Ellen T., the widow of Thomas Tippett, resides with her parents ; Lide M. is the wife of Albert Robinson, a merchant in Albany, Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Charles A. is in the drug business at Kansas City, Mo.; Benjamin T., a resident of Birmingham, Ala., is engaged in the tobacco and brewing business; Lizzie M., who formerly served as Deputy County Auditor of Muskingum County, Ohio, is now employed as deputy in the office of the Treasurer of that county; Minnie married Charles Burton and lives in Indianapolis, where Mr. Burton is buyer for a large manufacturing plant; Allie is a clerk in the wholesale mercantile house of Boggs <fe Buell, Allegheny City, Pa.

At the time Mr. Oldham came to Brownsville the National Pike was in process of construction, having been completed as far as Hebron. Brownsville was then a prosperous town, with four hotels and a large number of stores. This village was the best wheat market in Licking County, as very little produce was handled from Newark during the winter months, though when the canal was open Newark was a formidable rival to Brownsville.

An intelligent and observing gentleman, Mr. Oldham is considered an authority upon all matters pertaining to his town and county. In his younger days he was correspondent for a number of local papers, and these articles, some of which he keeps on file, evince a thorough knowledge of public affairs and an aptitude in the use of language. It was at his suggestion that the bill was passed regulating the time of disbursing taxes, requiring semi-annual payments, thus keeping more money in circulation and greatly benefiting business men. He has written able articles upon the now all-absorbing labor question, and his logic was not only sound, but almost prophetical. For

A Democrat in political faith, Mr. Oldham is especially well informed, not only on present affairs, but also on the history of the past. As a critic of public affairs his lash is wielded without regard to whom it may hit. He has been aggressive in political affairs, and has been quite noted as a stump speaker. His early political affiliations were with the Whigs, and he assisted in organizing the Republican party. He stood by that organization until after the Civil War, when he left the party by reason of the passage of unsatisfactory currency measures. If such a combination can exist, he may be said to be a free coinage Democrat and a tariff Republican.

For sixteen years Mr. Oldham served as Treasurer of Bowling Green Township, during which time lie received and disbursed many hundred thousand dollars. He also served eight years as Postmaster at Brownsville, during the administrations of Presidents Harrison and Tyler. Socially he is identified with Jackson Lodge No. 85, A. F. & A. M., of Brownsville, in which he has held every position except Worshipful Master, which he has always declined. Having been identified with this lodge for fifty-two years, he now enjoys the distinction of being its oldest member. For many years he has been connected with the Methodis! Protestant Church, and has always sustained the reputation of an honest man and consistent Christian. Though old age is creeping on, he is still jovial and hospitable as in days of yore, and always views things from the brightest side.

JOSEPH CONARD, a wealthy retired farmer of Burlington Township, Licking County, was born August 7, 1819, on the farm where he now lives, and is therefore at the present writing (August 7, 1894) seventy-five years of age. His parents, Nathan and Hannah (Butcher)

Couard, were born, reared and married in Loudoun County, Va., whence in 1805 the3' removed to Knox County, Ohio, and about two years later located on the farm where Joseph now lives. Here they died, the father at the age of seventy-five years and six months, and the mother when almost ninety-three. The Conard family originated in Germany.

Ten children were born to Nathan and Hannah Conard, only four of whom are now living. John, the eldest, died near Dayton, Ohio, when about sixty-two; Jonah died near St. Louisville, Licking County, at the age of about sixty-one; Sarah, Mrs. David Duke, died near Johnstown, Ohio, aged seventy years; Mahlon, now eighty-five years old, lives near Fredonia, Ohio; Amos, who is four-score and three years old, makes his home in Monticello, 111.; Elizabeth, who never married, died at seventyfour years of age; Annie, who married Enoch Selby, died at our subject's home, aged seventy-four; Nathan departed this life in Missouri when sixtyeight; our subject is the next in order of birth; and Cyrus, who lives on an adjoining farm, is now seventy-one.

When Nathan Conard came to Licking County, this was the extreme western frontier. He settled in the timber among the Indians and wild animals. At the time of his ''cabin raising," all the men that could be mustered in the whole community numbered nine. He witnessed the hardships incident to the War of 1812, also the devastation that followed the Indian troubles in the early part of the century, and also lived to see the Mexican War. His death occurred in 1854, at an advanced age.

In boyhood the subject of this sketch attended the subscription schools, which were usually conducted in an abandoned cabin by some man having a knowledge of the elements of the three R's. The "master" boarded around and usually received about #12 per mouth; the greater the number of pupils, the less the expense per capita. A student was graduated when he reached the "rule of three;" there was then no need of more learning. Grammar was taught only to girls and "tenderfoot" young men who desired a professional education.

has always followed that occupation. He was thirty-five when his father died, and had at that time a snug little property, the result of his own industry and frugality. He inherited a portion of the estate, and has continued to accumulate until he is now very well-to-do. A life-long Republican, Mr. Conard enjoys the distinction of having voted for both William Henry and Benjamin Harrison, and says he will continue to vote the Republican ticket if he lives to be a hundred. In his religious views he is liberal, never having been connected with any church, but has given liberally of his means to the support of the Gospel.

A genial, companionable old gentleman, Mr. Conard is living at peace with all the world. While he was never married, the voices of children have been heard about his house. At present his nephew's family reside with him. Two of his nephews, sons of Amos Couard, were soldiers during the late Rebellion, Hiram serving more than three years, and David a somewhat shorter term. His materual grandfather, John Butcher, was killed by the Indians during the Revolution. Nathan Conard was one of the frontier guards during the War of 1812, at which time married men with families on the frontier were constituted the frontier guard to protect the settlements from Indian incursions. He gave one of the volunteers a horse to ride in the war, and the animal was returned to him in safety after the war was over. Many a pleasant ride did our subject in boyhood take upon the old warrior. There was a large block house built in the neighborhood for protection against the Indians, and this stood as a relic for many years after the last Indian had been removed.

It is both interesting and instructive to hear Mr. Conard recount incidents connected with the pioneer history of Licking County, and none of his stories are more entertaining than those connected with the old log schoolhouse where he was "educated." Could such a building be reproduced at present, it would astonish this generation. Imagine a crude structure of logs, a clapboard roof held on by weight poles, floors of puncheon, chimney built of sticks and mud, fireplace large enough to admit a seven-foot log, and for windows an ap- erture between logs covered with greased paper. Seats were made of puncheons or logs split into wide strips resembling boards, and these were placed high enough from the floor to accommodate the longest-legged boy, but the little fellows sat with feet dangling in mid-air. The master ruled with the power of superior physical strength. His whips were birch or hickory gads, thoroughly seasoned and toughened by being run into the fire and twisted into withes. As may be supposed, a whipping was a punishment to be dreaded and long remembered. Looking back upon those days and recalling the man}' wonderful changes the century has wrought, Mr. Conard ma)- feel a just pride in the part he has taken in the work of developing the county and its resources.

BENJAMIN CHENEY STIMSON, M. D., has been engaged in tbe practice of the medical profession at Alexandria for a longer period than any other practitioner of tins place, and be is one of tbe oldest physicians of Licking County as well. He was born near Essex Junction, Chittenden County, Vt., July 20, 1820, being a son of Stephen and Abigail (Shaw) Stimson, natives respectively of Massachusetts and Jericho, Vt. Our subject's grandfather was a native of Massachusetts, and thence some years previous to his marriage lie removed to Vermont and settled in Chittenden County.

Tbe father of our subject was born August 8, 1795, and on tbe 5th of December, 1818, in Vermont, he was united in marriage with Miss Abigail Shaw, whose birth occurred in that state July 16, 1799. In tbe fall of 1833 be removed to Ohio, and after a short sojourn in the northern part of the state came to Homer and settled on rented land. In the spring of 1834, he purchased land in the "big" woods of Knox County, where he built a log house and commenced the clearing of the land. Afterward he resided for several years near

Mt. Liberty, Knox County, upon a farm. Thence he removed to Pagetown, afterward cultivated a farm near Sparta, thence went to New Albany, where his death occurred in 1861. His wife passed away December 20, 1860.

Stephen Stimson was a mechanic, and while thus engaged built a number of sawmills. In early life he obtained a work on the Thompson ian practice, which turned bis attention to medicine. From the ideas there gained be laid the foundation of the extensive medical information afterward acquired by him. He became a popular physician and devoted bis attention largely to this profession. Being a man of kind heart and liberal nature, he saved little mone}- and died comparatively poor. In politics he was first a Whig and later a Republican. In religious belief he and his wife were identified with the Presbyterian Church.

In tbe parental family there were four daughters and six sons, all of whom attaiued years of maturity, viz.: Esther C, who was born November 5, 1821; Spencer II., March 18, 1824; Stephen Woods, September 10, 1825; John H., March 1. 1828; Charles Hopkins, August 28, 1831; Liana

L., September 22, 1834; Amelia A., June 11, 183(5; Henry O., October 17, 1837; Abigail M., September 27, 1839, and the subject of this sketch, who is the eldest of the family. He came to Ohio when a boy, driving the team all the way to this state. Remaining with his parents until the fall of 1838, he then went on foot to Springfield, Ohio, hoping to gain a better education in that place. After attending school for nine months, he returned to Pagetown and taught in one of the log schoolhouses of the neighborhood, receiving a salary of $14 per month. Meantime he read such medical books as he could obtain.

When the school closed, the young teacher bought a horse in the fall of 1841, put up some medicine and began the practice of the medical profession, in which from the first he met with good success. July 20, 1842, he married Martha Ann Curtis, and then settled at Nelsonville, Athens County. The canal was just being completed, and several hundred workmen were employed in its construction and in the coal mines. For a time he lived in a small building, which answered the double purpose of dwelling and office. In 1843 he rented a better house, and later bought property. He was very successful there, having a large and profitable practice.

From Athens Dr. Stimson removed about 1846, on account of ill health, to Granville, where for two years he was a partner of Dr. Austin, meantime regaining his health. From that place he removed to Alexandria, where he purchased property and has since engaged in practice. He began the practice of the profession in boyhood, when lie frequently attended patients for his father, and has been a successful practitioner for more than fifty years.

Mrs. Stimson died January 27, 1850, leaving four children. Harriet, who was born April 24, 1843, married Dr. Evan Williams, and resides in Chicago; Herbert, who was born February 19, 1846, died at the age of fourteen years; Stephen, who was born August 16, 1848, was a physician, but is now deceased; Martha, twin of Stephen, married Henry Thrall and resides in Hammond, Ind. The second marriage of the Doctor, uniting him with Sarah A. Fuller, occurred May 19, 1852, and she died in November, 1880. The children* born of this union are: Austin, whose birth occurred July 7, 1854, and who is now a farmer near Alexandria; George, who was born May 28, 1857, and resides near Alexandria; Mary, born October 24, 1860, now the wife of Lyman Wright, residing near Monon, Ind.; and Clark, who was born in November, 1866, and is now engaged in farming. On the 8th of October, 1883, Dr. Stimson was united in marriage with Caroline Nichols, his present companion.

In addition to owning some village property, the Doctor has a farm consisting of three hundred and ten acres of well improved land, upon which his sons reside. Politically he has been a Republican since 1856, and although he has never been solicitous of official honors, he has served as Township Treasurer and in other positions of honor and trust. Socially he is identified with St. Albau's Lodge No. 491, A. F. & A. M. As a citizen he is progressive, favoring all measures calculated to benefit the people and promote the growth of the count}'.

/O'EORGE WASHINGTON GARRISON, Vj T M. D. Having opened an office for the practice of his profession in Uticain 1866, Dr. Garrison now enjoys the distinction of being the oldest practicing physician in the city, where he has since conducted an extensive and profitable practice. In addition to professional duties he is also proprietor of the Thornville Bank, in Thornville, Ohio, and has other important interests in the state.

There are three separate families of Garrisons in the United States, Commodore Garrison being a representative of one, William Lloyd Garrison of another, and Nehemiah Garrison of the third. The latter, our subject's grandfather, was the son of an Englishman who emigrated to America about 1700. The grandfather was born in Jefferson County, Va., about 1760 and died about 1820. His entire life was devoted to the occupation of a fanner. In 1781 he married Mary Ann Brazier, an adopted daughter of Hannah Washington. Her mother, whose family name was Dandridge, was a cousin of the Washington family and died a short time after Mary Ann was horn. Her father, a sea captain, was lost at sea during the Revolutionary War.

Nehemiah and Mary Ann Garrison were the parents of three sons and one daughter. The latter, the eldest of the family, was born in 1783 and died at the age of eighty-three. She was married to Rev. William Littleton, of Frederick County, Va. The next in order of birth was George W., who was born in Virginia June 19, 1785, and died November 19, 1861, aged seventy-six years and five months. William, who was born in 1787, died in his eighty-fourth year. Dandridge was born about 1790 and died unmarried at the age of about seventy. The average age of this family was a little over seventy-eight. So far as can be learned, all of the Garrison families were of English descent.

A farmer by occupation, George W. Garrison was employed by Warner Washington as overseer of his plantation in Jefferson County, Va., from the age of twenty-one to forty. He was in his forty-fifth year when, in the fall of 1829, he was united in marriage with Miss Lucinda Murphy, of Frederick County, Va. She was a daughter of Philip Tenly Murphy, whose grandfather came from Ireland. One prominent characteristic of the Murphy family is longevity. Philip T. Murphy attained the age of eighty-four; his oldest sister, Sallie Murphy, died in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of one hundred and live; his next sister, Bets}', died at the same place, aged one hundred and three; a younger brother, Daniel, who was born in Frederick County, Va., in 1785, died in Muskingum County, Ohio, in 1885. The principal occupation of the members of this family was that of agriculture.

The parents of our subject had three sons and five daughters. Andrew Jackson, the eldest, was born August, 11, 1830, and was a farmer by occupation. During the Rebellion he enlisted, June 1, 1801, as a private in Company K, Twenty-fourth Ohio Infantry, and was mustered out as Captain of that company June 24, 1864. During his service he participated in sixteen regular battles, taking part in two engagements in front of Rocky Pace, Ga., after his term of service had expired. He was born in Frederick County, Va., while the next in order of birth, Ten ley Nehemiah, was born in Jefferson County, the same state, December 19, 1833, and is engaged in farming. Nancy Louisa was born in Frederick Count}', Va., February 25, 1836, and was a little more than two years old when the family removed, in the fall of 1838, to Muskingum County, Ohio. In the spring of the following year they removed to Coshocton County, Ohio. During their residence in Muskingum County a daughter, Mary Ann, was born, on the 22d of February, 1839; she is still living with her mother (who is now more than eighty-six years old) in the town of New Castle, Ohio.

In order of birth our subject, born February 3, 1840, is the next member of the family circle. Those younger than he are, Hannah Miriam, who was born November 28, 1844, and died in 1852; Margaret E., born April 22, 1848, who married William Coggins April 6, 1869, dying March 30, 1870; and Hetty Rebecca, born July 2, 1851, who was married October 7, 1884, to Jacob Morgan Keiglcy and resides in Mt. Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, Mr. Keigley being employed on the police force of that place.

Dr. Garrison passed his earlier years upon the home farm. For some time he was a student in the academy at New Castle, graduating from that institution when twenty-one years of age. He then taught school and at the same time studied medicine, Dr. Samuel McElwee being his preceptor. In 1863 he attended lectures in the medical department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. In 1864 he left college and entered the United States' service as assistant surgeon. He served on staff duty, having charge of Hospital No. 3, on Lookout Mountain, and during his administration created a hospital fund to the credit of the Government of over $2,500. So highly was he esteemed by his subordinates that the attendants of Wards I and K, on the 11th of May, 1865, presented him with a cane, for which he has been offered $100, but of course money would not in- duce him to part with the gift. The cane is made from deer-tongue laurel root, and consists of eighteen separate pieces strung on an iron ramrod. The laurel grew on Lookout Mountain, where Gen. Joseph Hooker fought above clouds, and was dug up at the point where the Confederates retreated. It was carved with a pocket knife by Private B. Peisen and is suitably engraved.

After returning from the war, Dr. Garrison entered the University .of Wooster, at Cleveland, Ohio, graduating with the Class of '66. He then settled in Utica, where he has since had a large and lucrative practice. Since coming here he has also received diplomas from theAVestern Reserve Medical College and St. Vincent Hospital College at Cleveland. It is always his aim to keep abreast with the latest developments in medical science and he is a thoughtful reader of the best journals published for the especial use of the profession.

In politics the Doctor is a stanch Republican. He has filled a number of responsible positions, including those of President of the Board of Education and member of the City Council. In 1891 he was an applicant for the position of Superintendent of the Central Ohio Asylum for the Insane, and although he failed to receive the appointment, the endorsements given him by the leading men of Ohio were of such a high character that he may well be proud of them. For thirtyfive years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has long been a leading official, and during the absence of the pastor the management of the services usually devolves upon him. On the 1st of Januaiy, 1894, he established the Thornville Bank, which is now in charge of his son, Jay R. Garrison, Cashier.

The lady who May 29, 1867, became the wife of Dr. Garrison bore the maiden name of Caroline Bell and was a daughter of Jacob and Rachel (Letts) Bell. Her father was one of the most enterprising farmers of Knox County, Ohio, where he amassed a fortune and built the finest residence in the county. Politically, he was a Republican and served as County Commissioner. Dr. and Mrs. Garrison have three children. Elizabeth Bell, the eldest, was graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University with the Class of '92, and is also a graduate of music; Jay Reade, a graduate from the business department of the Ohio Wesleyan University with the Class of '93, is now Cashier of the Thornville Bank; Odell is now a student in the Ohio State University at Columbus.

HARVEY KAGEY. The name of this gentleman is well known to the citizens of Union Township, for here his entire life has been spent. He was born April 1 1, 1835, upon the farm where he now resides. His parents, Henry and Catherine (Fitzgerald) Kagey, were natives of Virginia, presumably born in Rockingham or Page Count}'. In 1833 removing to Ohio, they settled in Union Township, Licking County, upon the farm now occupied by their children. Purchasing one hundred and nine acres, the father cleared the land with the assistance of his sous, and also erected the substantial and commodious house still the home of the family. Here in May, 1880, he passed away at the advanced age of ninety -six. His wife preceded him in death about forty-five years. The}' were of remote German, and Irish ancestry.

Through the period of his residence in Union Township, covering almost fifty years, Henry Kagey maintained the principles of honor, rectitude and energy, which were among his prominent characteristics in youth. He was an exemplary man, and the old settlers who were his associates in life always spoke of him in the highest terms. In his dealings with others he was ever just, honorable and upright, and his memory will ever be revered for his many virtues.

The family of Henry Kagey consisted of nine sons and three daughters, and five of the number are now living. Nine of the family were born in Virginia, two of whom died in infancy. Those who attained mature years are: Isabel, Eliza, Edward. Alfred, Mary, William, Stephen, Harvey, Maxwell and James. The first-named, Isabel, married David Black and is now deceased. Edward died unmarried. Alfred went to California in 1849 and died at Walla Walla, Wash. Mary married a Mr. Hilbrandt and was a widow at the time of her death. William started to California to join Alfred, shortly after the departure of the latter from home, and died on the westward journey at the Platte River.

The old homestead is now owned by Harvey Eliza and Maxwell Kagey. Our subject owns forty-six acres of splendid bottom land in addition to his interest in the old homestead. His life occupation has been that of a farmer and stock-raiser, in which he has met with flattering success. From his fine orchard he also derives a good revenue when the fruit yield is good. In political affairs he manifests a lively interest and has never missed an election since he became a voter. His allegiance is given to the Democratic party, and upon that ticket he has been elected to a number of local offices in the township. lie attends the Baptist Church, and gives of his means to the support of the Gospel and other benevolent enterprises. During the lifetime of his parents he was a dutiful son, and for many years cared for them, surrounding them with every comfort and ministering to their happiness, presenting an example of filial care and affection seldom surpassed.

WILLIAM C. VOGELMEIER. Prominent among the industries of Newark is the grocery and meat market situated at No. 81 South Fourth Street, and conducted by the firm of Vogelmeier Bros., of which the subject of this notice is the senior member. His entire life has been spent in this city, and here he was born November 2, 1858, to the union of William and Wilhelmina (Oster) Vogelmeier, natives respectively of Prussia and Wurtemberg, German)'. The father was a son of Henry Vogelmeier, and was born March 30, 1830. In 1853 he emigrated to the United States, and coming to Ohio, settled in Newark, where he has since resided. He has one brother in this country, Frederick, now a resident of Newark.

For some time after locating in Newark, William Vogelmeier worked at anything he could find to do, and securing employment in a brick yard, there gained such a thorough knowledge of the business, that when he had saved a sufficient amount of money to enable him to embark in business, he purchased a brick yard, in 1865, and has since conducted a profitable trade in that line. In 1889 he removed his kiln to the present location, one and one-half miles from the public square, where he owns fifteen acres. He manufactures about one million brick per annum, though the works have a capacity for a larger amount. Several brick residences in the city have been erected under his supervision, and his keenness and energy have brought him prosperity.

In 1857 Mr. Vogelmeier married Wilhelmina Oster, who is a daughter of Christopher Oster, a native of Germany, and for some years a resident of Newark. Twelve children were born of this union, ten of whom survive, viz.: Caroline, wife of William Treftzer; William, Henry, John, Charles, Fred, Philip, Otto, Amelia and Laura, all residents of Newark. Politically the father is a Democrat. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church, in which he has held official position. For two years, 1866-67, he was interested in a grocery business in Newark, but with that exception his attention has been given exclusively to his brick yard.

When a boy, our subject worked in his father's brick yard, but at the age of eighteen commenced to learn the trade of a moulder in the foundry of the Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company. Subsequently for five years he was similarly employed in the Champion Works at Springfield, Ohio. Returning to Newark, he was in the employ of Moser & Welirle for six years. In February, 1891, associated with his brother Fred, he embarked in the business in which he has since engaged with success.

The lady who in 1882 became the wife of Mr. Vogelmeier was formerly Miss Lizzie Miller, and was born in Columbus, Ohio, January 9, 1866, be- ing the daughter of Frank Miller, a machinist of that city. Two children bless this union, Clara and Harry. Politically a Democrat, Mr. Vogelmeier is at present serving as Trustee of Newark Township. As all true American citizens should do, he keeps himself well informed on the issues of the day, and manifests a great interest in the public welfare. His religious connections are with the German Lutheran Church, while socially he is identified with the German Benevolent Society. Possessing practical business talent and financial ability, he is meeting with signal success, and in all transactions displays shrewdness and sound judgment.

JAMES R. ASHBROOK, who is engaged in the grocery business at No. 113 South Third Street, has carried on a profitable trade in this line at Newark since 1873, and through the uniform reliability of his transactions and courtesy of his manners well merits the prosperity he is enjoying. A native of Ohio, he was born near Royalton, Fairfield County, October 20, 1842, and is the son of Edward P. and Margaret (Redman) Ashbrook, natives respectively of Fairfield and Muskingum Counties, Ohio.

The remote ancestors of the Ashbrook family originated in Scotland, and in early Colonial times settled in this country. As far back as 1725 we find a family living in Berkeley County, Va., by the name of Ashbrook, in which there were six sons and one daughter. Levi, the youngest son and great-grandfather of the subject of this notice, located in Hampshire County, Va., and was a noted minister in his day. He was twice married, and by his first wife had one son and three daughters. His second wife was a Miss Chinneth, and she bore him six sons and eight daughters. Levi, his son by his first wife, emigrated to Kentucky, became very wealthy, and removed to St. Louis, Mo., where some of his descendants still live. John and Absalom also emigrated to Kentucky. Aaron married a Miss Peters, and emigrating to Fairfield County, Ohio, settled near where Pleasantville now stands, where he lived to a ripe old age. William, the grandfather of James R., of this sketch, also married a Miss Peters and emigrated to Fairfield County, Ohio; Thomas emigrated to Pickaway County, Ohio, where he lived until quite old, when he removed to Coles County, 111., and died soon afterward; Ely also married a Miss Peters, a sister of the two above mentioned, and in 1810 emigrated to Pickaway County, Ohio, thence to Fairfield County, and from there to Johnstown, Licking County, becoming one of the pioneers of that locality, where he lived to the advanced age of ninety-six years. He was for many years a Baptist minister, and traveled a great deal as an itinerant preacher through Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky. His family consisted of six sons. Absalom resides in Newark, mention of whom is made elsewhere in this work; William is living at Johnstown, this county, and Jonathan, Tunice, Hiram and Ely are deceased.

Our subject's grandfather, William Ashbrook, was born in Virginia, and there married Miss Peters, and early in the present century came to Ohio, settling in Pleasant Township, Fairfield County, at a period so early in its settlement that settlers were few, roads not opened and lands uncleared. It was his privilege to prepare the wa\r for coming generations, to remove the thick growth of forest trees, open roads, till the soil and place the land under cultivation. He lived to see what was in years gone by a region of timbered land transformed into a prosperous, finely cultivated and beautiful country, and to the attainment of this result he contributed his full quota. He passed away about 1824, while his wife, who survived him for some time, died when about ninety. Their children, all of whom were born in Fairfield County, bore the following names: John Mahlon, Absalom, William, Edward P., Samuel, Minerva, Salecia and Ivy.

Born in Fairfield County, May 15, 1817, Edward P. Ashbrook grew to manhood in the vicinity of his birth, receiving a rudimentary education in the primitive log schoolhouse. On the 28th of November, 1839, he married Miss Margaret Redman, who was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, Jul}'

9, 1819. He still makes his home in that county, where he and his wife are surrounded by all the comforts of life. A man of considerable local prominence, he has held a number of offices of trust, and is an ardent supporter of Republican principles. Sincere in his Christian belief, he was long an adherent of the old school Baptist Church, and although not at present connected with any denomination, still believes in the truth of the Gospel and its power over the hearts of mankind.

The parental family consisted of five sons and one daughter, viz.: Samuel, who died in childhood; James R.; William, who was removed by death in infancy; Thomas, a millwright by trade, who now lives in Somerset, Perry Count}', and deals in machinery; Edward LaFayette, a farmer residing with his parents, and Lizzie, the wife of L. D. Cole, who lives in Columbus, Ohio. The subject of this notice was reared upon the home farm, and in addition to becoming thoroughly familiar with that occupation, he also learned the trade of a carpenter, which he pursued in connection with agriculture.

December 17, 1868, Mr. Ashbrook married Miss Ella M., daughter of Philip R. and Catherine Ann (North) Shartle, of Fairfield County, where she was born. After marriage our subject continued to cultivate his farm until 1873, when he came to Newark and opened a grocery store, in which business he has since been engaged. For eight years he carried on two grocery establishments. As a business man he possesses a keen insight into intricate affairs, and with such perseverance has he devoted himself to his chosen calling that more than ordinary success has been his. His abilities and accurate judgment are constantly displayed, and he has the regard of the business men of the city.

The family residence is situated at No. 200 South Fiftli Street, and is presided over by Mrs. Ashbrook, whose amiable disposition brings her many friends. She has two children, both daughters, Allie Belle and Myrtie Florence. Socially, Mr. Ashbrook affiliates with the Masonic fraternity, and Lemert Post No. 71, G. A. R. Not only was lie interested in the cause of the Union during the late war, but he also gave his services to assist in the defense of the Stars and Stripes. May 2, 1864, he was mustered into service with Company I, One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and served for about four months, having enlisted for one hundred days. During his term of service he was on duty in both Virginia and Maryland. While not actively interested in political affairs, he is a firm supporter of Republican principles and is a loyal, public-spirited citizen, who maintains a deep interest in everything calculated to promote the best interests of the county.

I LAS W. SHERMAN, who is now living in retirement at his pleasant rural abode in Hartford Township, was born in Clarendon Township, Rutland County, Vt., August 15, 1819. He is the son of Shubel and Phoebe (Rudd) Sherman, both natives of Rutland County. His paternal grandfather was a native of Connecticut, but early in life became a resident of the Green Mountain State. This family traces its lineage to the same forefathers as do General and Senator Sherman, whose eminent abilities have rendered their names familiar in every household.

In 1839 the parents of our subject came to Licking County, and settled on a farm near Alexandria, in St. Alban's Township, where they died well advanced in years. The}' had a family of seven children, of whom Silas W. is the youngest and the only living representative. The others were, Harry, who died in Vermont at the age of twenty-three yeais; Lorenzo, who died in Indiana in September of 1892; Beaman, who died before the war; Deborah, who married and died in Illinois; Lavona, Mrs. Hageman, who died in New York, and Sophronia (twin of Lavona), who married and passed away in Topeka, Kan., in March, 1893.

After completing the studies of the common schools our subject entered Blendon College, near Westerville, of which he was one of the first stu- dents enrolled. Before going to college Mr. Slierman taught school for a time, and after attending college at Westerville he taught a few terms in Shelby Count}'. In 1848 he was united in marriage with Miss Almeda Kasson, a sister of Royal Kasson, whose sketch appears in this work. She was educated in the common schools, and is a lady of refined tastes and amiable disposition. To their union six children were born, of whom four are now living. Elias D. died of consumption at the age of twenty-two years; Rosetta resides with her parents; Chloe died at the age of twenty-three years; Sophronia, residing on an adjoining farm, married George W. Disbennette and has two children, Harve}' and Gracia; Wealthy became the wife of Clarke Evans, and they with their child, Sylvia, reside on a farm in Bennington Township. Sylvia is the wife of Emmett Stirdevant, a mechanic of Hartford, and they have one child, Forest.

During his early manhood, Mr. Sherman was for some time employed as a traveling salesman, and in that way laid the foundation of his present prosperity. His farm consists of one hundred and eleven acres of land, a portion of which is in Hartford, and tlie remainder in Monroe Township. The land is level and the soil fertile, the place being admirably adapted for farming purposes. Mr. Sherman does not actively engage in its cultivation, but still superintends its management. Being in rather poor health, and having accumulated a comfortable fortune, he no longer labors without relaxation from cares, but in the enjoyment of domestic intercourse, and in visiting his friends, passes his time pleasantly.

As a Republican Mr. Sherman has been earnest and active in the advocacy of his political views, and is one of the few men now living who voted for the two Harrisons. During the famous campaign of 184(1, he accompanied the noted log cabin, drawn by thirty-six pair of oxen, which was taken to Newark. For about thirty-two years he has been identified with the Masonic order. Liberal in his religious views, he is not at present connected with any religious organization. The members of the Sherman family have usually been professional men, generally medium in stature, and with decided preferences for literary pursuits. He is an honor to the worth}' name he bears, and by his upright life has added lustre unto it. He is justly held to be one of the best citizens of Hartford Township, both as regards his private life, which is irreproachable, and in every public position that he has occupied.

r EONIDAS H. INSCIIO. The business in- I O terests of Newark have a worthy representative in the subject of this notice, who is the owner and proprietor of a grocery store situated at No. 24 West Church Street. He is a member of a family represented in Licking County during the period of its early settlement. His grandfather, John Inscho, who was born in Newark, N. J., of Scotch parentage, came to this county about 1806, aud settled in Newton Township near St. Louisville.

At that early day few roads had been opened in the county, wild animals were abundant and settlers few. Grandfather Inscho built a log cabin in the midst of the dense forest and proceeded to clear the land, but after partially improving a farm, he disposed of the property aud removed to Mt. Liberty, Knox County. Upon the farm purchased by him there he continued to reside until his death, at the age of about sixty-five. He was survived for several years by his wife, who bore the maiden name of Hannah Shrock, and was born in Hagerstown, Md., of German parentage.

In Licking County, Moses Inscho, our subject's father, was born in 1810, and thence he removed [ with his parents to Knox County. In Frederickstown he learned the trade of a cabinet-maker, ! which he followed for some time at Chatham, Licking County, but after the occupation became j unprofitable he transferred his attention to house ! carpentry. He erected many residences in various 1 parts of the county and continued thus engaged until about 1850, when failing health forced him to relinquish the business. After an illness that covered a period of three years he passed away. He was a prominent man in local affairs, was a stanch supporter of Whig principles and an Abolitionist. His wife, whose maiden name was Ada Preston, was born in Licking County, and here died at the age of sevent3--two.

Our subject, the eldest of the family, was born in Chatham, Licking County, February 20, 1840. The other members of the family were, Bernard, who died in this county; Loami, a resident of Chatham; Henry, a farmer of Missouri; John, who died in this county leaving a family; Moses, a blacksmith of Columbus, Ohio, and Mary, who married James Harper, of Columbus. In the common schools of Chatham Mr. Inscho was a student at infrequent intervals, much of his time being devoted to work. In June, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, Twelfth Ohio Infantry, as a private, and held the various ranks of non-commissioned officers; he was commissioned Second Lieutenant, which rank he held at the time of his discharge, in August, 1865. His original period of service was three years, but at the expiration of that time he again enlisted, and the Twelfth being consolidated with the Twenty-third, Col. R. B. Hayes' Regiment, our subject became Second Lieutenant of Company A.

Among the engagements in which Lieutenant Inscho participated were the following: Kanawha River, Galley Bridge, Garni f ex Ferry, Cotton Mountain, Princeton, second battle of Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Winchester, Halltown, Berryville, Opequan Creek, Cloyd Mountain, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. At the battle of South Mountain he captured a Confederate captain and four men, whom he brought into camp. His bravery on this occasion won for him a medal, the gift of the United States Government.

The war ended, Mr. Inscho returned to Chatham, where for sixteen years he engaged in the milling business, owning both a gristmill and a sawmill. In 1883 he came to Newark and has since conducted a profitable trade as a grocer here. January 25, 1870, he married Miss Maria, daughter of James McKimsey, late a resident of Chatham. Mrs.

Inscho was born in Licking County, and has here spent her entire life. She presides with grace and hospitality over their pleasant home at No. 309 West Church Street, which is brightened by the presence of an only child, Florence.

Politically a Republican, Mr. Inscho has served as Trustee of Newark Township. He is a member of Lemert Post, G. A. R., of which he is Past Commander. The Union Veterans' League and Acme Lodge No. 534, A. F. & A. M., have his name enrolled among their members. With his wife he belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been a member for more than a quarter of a century, and in which he has officiated as Class-leader and Superintendent of the Sundayschool.

JAMES BLACK. In Union Township, where he was born December 28, 1810, this venerable citizen still makes his home. His life covers a period of more than four-score years during which time he has witnessed the development of the material resources of the township and county. To the advancement of all worthy enterprises he has contributed his quota, and no resident of this locality is better or more favorably known than he.

The parents of our subject, Matthew and Agnes (Taylor) Black, were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and came to Ohio prior to their marriage, probably some time before the opening of the nineteenth century. Their family consisted of three sons and one daughter, namel}': James, of this sketch; David, who died about 1890, in Licking Township; Harvey T., a resident of Licking Township; and Margaret, who died in girlhood. The father of this family, who died before our subject attained his majority, was an active man and a tireless worker. He owned a grist and saw mill, which he operated for some time, and

The experiences common to all pioneers fell to the lot of our subject in boyhood and youth. The school in which he acquired a knowledge of the three Rs was a primitive structure, built of logs, and furnished in a style befitting the exterior. The extent of the fireplace was limited onlj' by the width of the house; slabs, with the smooth side up and with pins for legs, afforded the only seats; a board fastened to the wall was utilized as a writing desk. In such a building our subject conned his lessons seventy years ago.

In early life Mr. Black was employed in his father's mill, but for the past forty years he has engaged in tilling the soil, and has resided upon his present homestead, a portion of which was inherited from his parents. In 1843 he married Margaret E. Ferrel, who died July 30, 1845, leaving a son, David M., now a merchant of Newark. May 21, 1846, Mr. Black was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Barbara (Rhoades) Rees. Her father at the age of nine years emigrated from Wales to America in company with her grandfather, Theophilus Rees, who was one of the first settlers of Granville Township, and removed thence to Union Township, where both died.