Loudon Township (part 2 of 2)

DA\If:L KISER. retired farmer. P. O. Fostoria. was liorii in Stark County, Ohio. April '_>(», 1,S2'2: son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Grove) Riser, who came to Seneca County in 1S:!4 and settled in Loudon Townsliij). where the father entered Kid acres of land from the Goveriiuient. which, with the assistance of his sons, he cleared and improved. The country at that time was a wilderness, and they had to hew a road through the woods for thirteen miles to get on their land. Jacob Riser died in 1859. at the age of seventytwo yeiirs. and his wife in 185 (, at the age of seventv-one. They had a familv of eleven children. Our subject was reared in London Township, this county, from ten years of age. and received a limited education in the schools of his day. He remained at home with his parents until twenty years of ace, when he starte<l out for himself. April 20, 1843. he maiVied Nancv A.i daughter of James and Agnes (Bunting) Scott, of Loudon Township^ tliis county, and by her he had nine children: Andiew J.. Lorenzo. Loquiner, Leander, Alfi-ed. L-a. Sarah J. (Mrs. Josei)h Van Fossen). Libbie and Elmer" Of these Andrew J. and Lorenzo served in the late war, the former in the One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantrv for eighteen months, and the latter in the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio" ^'olunteer Infantry, serving eleven months, both being honorably discharged at close of the war. After his marriage Mr. Riser rented a farm for three years, and in 1846 purchased eighty acres of laud on Sections 18 and U). which he cleared and improved, and on which he resided up to 18 r8. when he removed to Fostoria, where he lived two years. In 18(5 he pm-chased the farm of seventeen acres he now occujiies. and where he has resided ever since. He was a member of the Fnited Brethren Chm-ch for forty-two years, but in the spring of 1883 united with the Protestant Methodist Church, of which he is now one of the trustees. Politically he has been a member of the Republican party since its organization.

SAilUEL RISER, farmer, P. O. Fostoria. was born in Stark County Ohio. June 25). 1828: son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Cxrove) Riser, natives of Pennsylvania, parents of eleven childi-en. and who came to this county in 1884. settling in Loudon Township on the farm now occupied bv oiu- subject, which they cleared and improved, and on whicli thev resided until their death.' Samuel Riser, the subject of this sketch, has resided on the old homestead since six years of age. June 20, 1850. he manied Julia A., daughter of Isaac and Eleanor DeWitt. pioneers of Big S])ring Township, and by this union there were four children: Emily (deceased), Alvin, Lou E. and Charles. Mi-. Riser has made many improvements on the old homestead since it came into his possession: has cleared forty acres of the 178 acres which comprises his farm (140 of which are under a" high state of cultivation): in 18<'.l he built a fine brick residenceon the property, and has also erected commodious outbuildings. He has held the office of 'township tnistee for several terms, besides other minor offices. Politically he is a Republican.

HENRY W. RONRLE, contractor, Fostoria, was born in Lehigh County, Peun. December 7, 1834. son of Hemy and Hannah ( S wander ) Ronkle. In 1838 his parents settled in Fairfield County, Ohio, where they remained up to 1871. when they located in Lucas County. Ohio. Oiu- subject came to Seneca County in 1845. and lived with his grandfather. John Swander, near Tiffin. Ohio, until twenty-three years of age. M.-u-ch 14. 18(57. he man-ied Emily daughter of Baker and Ann Hale, of Hancock Countv. Ohio, and the issue "of this union was one child -Nettie. Mr. Ronkle learned the trade of bricklayer when a young man. which he has followed up to the present time. He located in Fostoria in 1851», and since 1800 has been actively engaged as a building contractor, many of the prominent buildings of Fostona h"y"g >f '^>' ^^^'t;"^! bv him. the plans for the same being also his work. From IS ,tj to ISSU ^U: Konkle was interested in the fiirnitm-e business. He is an act.w member of the Eeformed Chiu'ch. He is a member of Fostona Lodge No. .Wo. L O. U. F Mr Konkle has served as member of the city council two years. He was in' the late war of the Kebellion. having enlisted in April ]S(il. in Company H Twenty-lii-st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged

' FRED KOSS, manufacturer, Fostoria, was born m Grubenhagen Grand Duchy of JHecklenburg. Germany, November 4, 184*5. son of John and Marv (Hennig) Koss. Our subject was reared and educated in his native land, whe^e he served an apprenticeship of thi-ee years at the carpenter's trade. In INOy he immigrated to Amwica. settling in Fostoria. Ohio, where he ^yorked at his trade up to 1S80, when he became associated with Jacob Mergenthaler in the planing-mill, and manufactm-ing of sash, doors, blmds, etc.. in which he is engaged at the present time. jVIi'. Koss was united m marriage. October 18, 1871 with Mary, daughter of Louis and Mary (Goodyear. Karg, of Findlay Ohio' and by her he has three childi-en: Charles. John and Augusta. j\Ii-. and Mrs." Koss are members of the German Lutheran Church. He is a member of the Royal Ai-cauum: politically a Democrat. - r.i,-i- Ar

CHARLES W LYTLE. farmer. P. O. Fostona, was born in Chiii, 31onroe Co N Y November 8, lS-27. son of Daniel and Betsey (Foster) Lytle, the former a native of Rhode Island, and the latter of Massachusetts. He was reared and educated in his native county, and in 1854 located m Fostoria, Ohio, and entered the store of C. Foster & Co.. where he served in the capac^ itv of clerk up to 18(38. since which time he has Vieen engaged in farming and various other business enterprises. He was united in marriage in April 18o < with Frances M., daughter of Frederick and Christine (Kempher) Febles of Jackson Township, this comity, by whom he has thi-ee children: Jennie M. Frederick D. and Emma A. Mi: Lytle. one of the substantial fai;mers and citizens of Loudon Township, is a member <.f the I. O. O. I. Politically ho

EDWARD MARKS, ice dealer and propnetor of bottling works, tostona was born in Big Spring Township, this county, in February. 18..1: son of Nicholas and Theresa (Kehl) Marks, natives of Germany, who settled m Big Sprinc^ Township in 1849. where Nicholas Marks, a farmer by occupation, cleared and improved the farm on which he still resides. Their children were seven in number: Nicholas. Edward, Elizabeth (IMrs. John A\ alker), Anna (Mrs Joseph Hackenrader). Thomas, Michael and Aggie. Oui- subject was reared on the old homestead, educated in the common schools, and remained with his parents until twenty-one years of age. He learned the plasterer s trade in Tiffin. Ohio, which he followed three years and a half. In 18'- ^^ came to Fostoria and entered the store of Nye & Cooper as clerk The same vear he bought Mr. Cooper' s interest in the business, which was then conducted under the tirm name of Nve & Marks for several years, after which he engaged in the li(,uor business. In 1881 Mi: Marks became interested in a large bottlincr establishment of this city, of which he is now sole propnetor. and he has also for several years been engaged in the ice trade, having put up over 4,000 tons this season. Mi-. Marks was man-ied. in 18 <4, to Josephine, daughter of Peter Dumond. of Adrian. Ohio, and by her he has one child -^Rossie. Mr Marks is one of the enterijrising and public spirited citizens of FostorKi. He is a Democrat in politics. He and his wife are members of the Cathohc native of Gormauy. a farmer liy occupation, and who was a pioneer of London Tc>wuship, this county, where he cleared and improved a farm, on which he lived and died. Our subject, who was reared in his native township, when nineteen years of age, left home and served an ap]>renticeship of fom- years at the carpenter's trade, which occupation he followed up to ISSl, when, with J. S. Bowers, he engaged in the planing, door, sash and blind manufacturing Imsiness. In 1SS2 Fred Koss bought the interest of Mr. Bowers, and since that time the business lias been conducted under firm name of Mergentlialer <fc Koss, who by strict attention to business have built up a large and extensive traile. Mr. Mergenthaler was married, in the fall of 1861, to Mary Karl, of Fostoria. l>y whom he has four children: Ada, "William, Rollin and Ola. Mr. and Mrs. Mergenthaler are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is one of the representative business men of Fostoria. In politics he is a Democrat.

MELCHER MERGENTHALER, caniage manufacturer. Fostoria, was born in Loudon Township, this county. July lU. 1841. His father. Gottfried Mergenthaler. a native of Germany, settled in Loudon Township, this coiuity, in 1 S34, and here Melcher whs reared and educated. Our subject, at the age of eighteen, came to Fostoria. where he served an apjirenticeship at wagonmaking for three years with George Gekr, Esq. He then worked as joui-neyman till 1865. when he embarked in business foi' himself , in which he has successfully engaged to the present time. Oiu- subject was iinited in marriage, July 19. 1868, with Catherine, daughter of Henry Bucher, of Loudon Township', this county, and by her he has three chiklren: Andi-ew. assistant cashier in the First National Bank: Charles and Rella. Mi-, and 'Mra. Mergenthaler are members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically he is a Democrat.

JAMES L. ;MICKEY. farmer and stock-dealer. Fostoria, was born in what is now Ashland County. Ohio, November 10. 1881: son of Jeremiah and Sarah (Loman) Mickey, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of ]Maryland. His paternal grandfather, Daniel Mickey, was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer of Ashland County. Ohio, and his maternal grandfather, Richard Loman, formerly of Maryland, was a pioneer of PeiTy Township, Wood Co. , Ohio, where he lived and died. The parents of om- subject settled in what is now Fostoria, Ohio, in 1832. His father who engaged in mercantile business, during the cholera excitement of 1834. went with bis family to Richland County, but soon returned, and in 1835 embarked in the hotel business, his hotel being the fii-st in what was then known as Risdon. He conducted the hotel until 1841. when he was killed in a ditch by a bank caving on him. His family consisted of six chiklren: Elizalieth (Mj-s. Thomas Hays), James L., Sarah (deceased). Isaac N. , William (deceased) and Richard (deceased). Our subject was reared and received a common school education in Fostoria. He succeeded to the hotel business of his father, which he conducted lap to 1856, when he engaged in the lightning rod industry, following it foirr years. In April. 1861. he was appointed postmaster of Fostoria. wliich ])osition he held up to October, 1870. He then purchased a farm in Loudon Townshij), this county, and engaged in stock busine.ss. In 1873 he erected one-third of the brick building known as the Mickey Block, his division comprising two stores, three stories high, each '22x75 feet. ^Ir. ^[ickey was married, in 18'')2. to Mary, daughter of David H. Edgar, of Dunkirk, Ohio. The issue of this union was live children: Harry, Claude, Newton, Charles and Don. Mr. Mickey is now holding the office of township treasurer, which he has filled for several terms. He is a F. & A. M. Politically he is a Republican.

reared and educated in bis uative county, and served an apprenticeship of two years at the miller's trade in Adams County, Penn. ; in tbe winter of 1847-48 he located in Fostoria, Ohio, and in 1848 purchased a farm of eighty acres in Jackson Township, this county. He was a miller in Carbaugh's mill, at Fostoria, in 18 IS. and later in the mill of Roswell Crocker; was afterward employed for several years as collector for Foster & Son. He then embarked in mercantile business on his own account, in which he continued up to 1803. In 1869 he was elected to the office of clerk of Seneca County, a position he held for two consecutive terms. In 1876 he erected the Keystone Block, the building being 22x'-K) feet, and two stories high. In 1842 Mr. llillhime was married to Maiy, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bair) Throne, of Hanover. Penn., by whom he hud five children: Edwin (died of fever at Camp Nevins diu'ing the late war of the Rebellion): Lueinda (deceased): Emma, wife of Christian Kistner; Mary, wife of Samuel Drenniug. and James B. Mr. Millhime has been assessor of Fostoria for several terms. He is one of the public spirited citizens of the place, always alive to its interests. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the K. of H. Politically he is a Democrat.

JOHN P. MUENCH, grocer, Fostoria, born in Baden, Germany, Noveml)er 6, 1858, sou of Jacob and Rosa (Muench) Muench, was reared and educated in his native land. His father died in 18')7, and in the summer of the same year our subject, with his mother, three sisters and a brother, immigrated to America and located in Fremont. Ohio, where he served an apprenticeship of three years at the painter's trade. .He then moved to Toledo, where he worked at his trade one year, after which he went to Coldwater. Mich. , and there worked at his trade three months. In the fall of 1874 he located in Fostoria, this county, and followed his trade ten years. April 1, 1884, Mr. Muench embarked in the grocery business in which he has been successfully engaged to the present time. He has been twice married. His first wife, to whom he v^'as married August 29, 1876, was Catherine, daughter of Nicholas and Margaret Walters, of Fostoria, and who bore him one child - William. Our subject was man-ied on second occasion, November 2-''). 188(1, to Rosa, daughter of John and Theresa (Mainzer) Gnieser. of Sandusky County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Muench are members of the German Lutheran Church. Politically he is a Democrat.

DANIEL W. MUSSER, liveryman, Fostoria, was born in Ravenna, Portage Co,, Ohio, April 13, 1831, son of Jacob and Syndonia (Gan-ison) Musser. Jacob Musser, a pioneer blacksmith of Ravenna, settled in West Millgrove, Wood Co.. Ohio, in 18.")."), and died there in 1870. Our subject settled in Fostoria in 18")8, and embarked in the livery business in which he has continued up to the present tim? and is the oldest established liveryman in the plac(>. In 1861 he was united in marriage with Savannah, daughter of George and Mary Buchtel. of Fostoria. this county, and by her he has three children: Ida AI. , James W. and Hattie D. Mr. Musser is one of the jjrominent citizens of Fos toria and is widely known. He pays strict attention to his business interests, and is courteous and obliging to al! who may favor him with their patronage. Politically he is a Republican.

PARK L. MYERS, physician, Fostoria, was born in Fostoria, this county. May 28, 18()(l son of Jacob J. and Rachel A. (Harsh) Myers, the former a native of Allegheny Coiiuty. Penn. . and the latter of Carroll County. Ohio. His paternal grandfather, John Myers, was a native of Germany and a pioneer farmer of Allegheny County. Penn. His maternal gi-andfather. John Harsh.' wa? a pioneer of CaiToU Coimty, Ohio, and later of Seneca County. Ohio. The father of our subject, who was a wagon maknr by trade, settled in

Fostoiiii about 184S. where ho worked as a joiirnoyman for several years: then embarked in business for himself, continuing in the same till his death in 1875. His family consisted of live children: Eva (Mrs. Dr. F. J. Schaufelberger), Bruce M.. Ralph (deceased). Park L. and Lulu. Our subject was reared in Fostoria, this county, where he received his early education. He began the study of medicine in the office of \\'illiams & Henry, in Fostoria, in 1875, and in 1S7() entered the medical department of the Wooster I'niversity, of Cleveland, Ohio, where he took one coui'se of lectui'es. In 1S7S he entered the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati, gi-aduating therefi-om in 187i). He afterward took. a course in 187'.)-S(), and in July, 1881), began the i)raetice of medicine in Fostoria. In 1881 he formed a partnership with Dr. C. A. Henry, with whom he is associated at present. Dr. Myers is a member of the K. of P. In politics he is a Republican.

CHRISTOPHER C. NESTLERODE, teacher and farmer, Fostoria, was born in Bald Eagle Valley, Centre Co. ,Penn., March 17, 1824, son of Israel and Susannah '(Forrey) Nestlerode, who were natives of Lancastei' County, Penn. The Nestlerode family originally came fi'om Poland, and were Polish-Riissian aristocrats, hut in the famous Polish insurrection a part of the family joined the insurgents under Kosciuko, a few of whom afterward fled to America to escape a rebel's death. Those who remained loyal to the Russian government were rewarded with official jiositions. Count Nestlerode, a cousin of the grandfather of our subject, represented Russia at Washington dm-ing Jackson's administration, and was prim(> minister of that country until he was nearly ninety years old. John and Christian, great -gi'andfather and grandfather of our suliject, were in the Federal service during the Revolutionary war. and served with distinction. Israel Nestlerode. father of our subject. Avas the tenth of twenty-six children, and was born December 2, 1795. His youth was s]5ent in lumbering, rafting, fishing and farming. May l22. 1823. hemaiTi(>d Susannah Forrey, born February 15, 1801. daughter of Jacob and Susan (Lightner) Forrey, and gi'anddaughter of John Forrey, a native of France. Israel Nestlerode and wife came to Perry Township, "Wood Co., Ohio, in 1882, purchased eighty acres of land there, and entered 110 acres in Jackson Township, Seneca County, comprising a farm of 250 acres, which, with about 3'.tO acres more, was siu'rounded by a swale run. This tract of land the Indians named "the Island. " and which after Mr. Nestlerode settled on it, they called " Nestlerode' s Island," which name it bears to this day. Mr. Nestlerode, the first actual settler of Perrj' Township, lived there until 1850, when he reuKjved to Fostoria. wh(>re he died September 5, 1879, in his eightyfourth year; his widow di(>d December 10, 1883, in her eighty-third year. Their children were Christopher C. , Margaret (deceased), Sarah (wife of Daniel Rhoad), Israel W. , Jeremiah and Lafayette Marion (deceased). Our subject was reared in Perry Township fi'om seven years of age, and was educated for the most part in the backwoods. He attended Norwalk Seminary one term and Rejmblic Academy sevi>n tenus. When seventeen years of age he began in the common schools of Ohio. He taught five winters, working for his father each year during the farming season. He taught three years in the Tiffin Uni )n Schools, and two years in the State of .\rkansas. He organized the first union school west of the Mississippi, at Tipton, Iowa. Ho superintended the Tipton Fnion School five years; held the first teacher's institute ever held in Iowa. He hold teachers' institutes in all the leading cities and towns of eastern and southern Iowa. He was chosen by the Iowa State Teachers' Association to represent that body at the State Board of Education, which held it fir.st se.ssion in Des Moines, Iowa, during the winter of 1858-59. .\t that session the present world-renowned free school laws of Iowa were passed.

Mr. Nestlerode was invited to a seat in that body, and was made an honoraiy member. He rendered much valuable service to the board, and no act was passed that was not first closely examined and carefully revised by him. He for three years edited the Iowa Instructor, the first free school journal published in the State. He sent a copy to each school board and prominent educator in the State. He waged a merciless warfare against the " school-killers," both in the Instructor and in the school rooms, and other places where he had the time and opportunity to address the hardy and intelligent pioneers of Iowa. He spared neither effort nor money in enforcing the school laws he had so anxiously assisted in making, and which provides the means for every child, rich or poor, colored or white, to receive an education free as the air he breathes. In 1802 Mr. Nestlerode was called fi-om his labors in Iowa (the greatest sacrifice of his life) to the home of his boyhood to minister unto his parents in their afflictions and fast failing health, and to bear the burdens that had become too heavy for them, which resulted in prolonging their lives nearly twenty years. The school board of Fostoria, Ohio, in the same year of his return, elected Mr. Nestlerode to take charge of their school. He undertook the work in connection with his home duties. He found the school merely a district school, and while in that shape incapable of successful development, but nothing daunted he set about educating the people of Fostoria for a change in their school system, and never ceased his effort until the Union School Law of Ohio for cities and towns was adopted, under which he organized a union school that has grown to be one of the foremost in the State. He was married, January '), 1871, to Mary A., daughter of Hon. Morris P. and Mary (Gorsuch) Skinner, of Fostoria, by whom he has one child - Mary Elizalieth. Mr. Nestlerode has held the office of mayor of Fostoria, secretary of the board of education, and numerous other offices. In politics he is a stanch advocate of prohibition.

JEREMIAH NESTLERODE, druggist and dealer in real estate, Fostoria, was born in Perry Township, Wood Co., Ohio, Jiine 26, 1834, son of Israel and Susannah (FoiTey) Nestlerode. who settled there in 1832. Our subject was reared in his native township, and there received a common school education. He remained at home until his twenty-first year, when he engaged in farming for himself in AVood County, Ohio, which he continued up to twenty-eight years of age. In 1862 he located in Fostoria, this county, and entered general mercantile business, in which he remained fourteen years. In 1866 he opened a branch store, which he conducted for eight years in Jerry City (which was named in his honor). Wood County, Ohio. In 1874 he embarked for second time in the dry goods business in Fostoria, this county, which he followed for one year, and in 1875 was a contractor for county and railroad work. In 1877-78 Mr. Nestlerode was connected with the sash and blind manufacturing business under the firm name first of Bower & Co. . then Hathaway, Campbell & Co. In 1879 he engaged in the clothing business, and the same year bought a stock of di-y goods and carried on that business for two years. He was engaged in the livery business from 1880 to 1884. In 1881 Mr. Nestlerode embarked in the drug business, in which he is still interested, and has for many years also been engaged in the real estate business, being the first in Fostoria to make that line a specialty. He was married, January 23, 1857, to Ann E., daughter of Grafton and Rebecca Bernard, of Tiffin, Ohio. In politics Mr. Nestlerode has been a stanch Republican since the organization of the party.

settcd in whiit is now A^'y<uldot County in 1SI]4. Our subject rcinainod with his puivnts until twouty-oiie yeiirs of tin;o. January 1, 1S:{!S, he was unitcil in marriage with Elizal)oth, dauglitcr of John Hitter, of Piclcaway County, Ohio, and by her he had two childrou, Elijah anil John, the latter deceased. Janu ary 1, 1S4"2, Mr. Niebel married his second wife, Hannah, daughter of Henry Bisli, of Fairliold County, Ohio, and by her had one child, Hemy B. Our subject located in Bloom Township, this county, in an early day, and cleared a farm of 100 acres, on which he resided up to 1854, when he settled in Loudon Township, and cleared a part of the farm now occupied by his son Elijah ; he also cleared another farm in the northern part of this township. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Association. He has served as trustee of Loudon Township one term. Politically he is a Republican.

ELIJAH NIEBEL, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Berwick, this county, January 10, ISHl), son of Levi and Elizabeth (Hitter) Niebel, pioneers of Seneca County. Our subject was reared in Bloom and Loudon Townships and received a limited education in the common schools. He removed fi'om Bloom to Loudon Township with his father in 1855, where, with the exception of six years, during which he resided in Fostoria, he has lived on the farm he now owns and occupies. He was in the late war of the Rebellion. enlisting October'2U, 18()I. in Company D, Seventy-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was in the battle of Shiloli, siege of Vicksbiu'g, two engagements at Jackson, Miss., and was taken prisoner near Rijiley, Miss., Januaiy 11, 1804, and sent to Andersonville, where he remained until the middle of September of that year, when he was transferred to Florence, S. C. : was paroled at Goldsboro, N. C, in March, 1805, and honorably discharged June lU, 18(55, after nearly four years' service. October 3, 1805, Mr. Niebel was married to Emily, daughter of David and Hannah ( Kiser) Young, pioneers of Loudon Township, this county. They had six children, foiu' of whom survive: Minnie, Clara, Delia and Arthur C. ilr. Niebel, wife and daughter are members of the United Bretlu-eu Church. He is a member of the G. A. R. He takes great interest in education. Politically he is a Republican. He is a prominent farmer and enterprising citizen; owner of a tine farm of 155 acres, 115 of which are under cultivation and thoroughly drjiined.

JOHN NOBLE, stave manufacturer. Fostoria, was born in Nottinghamshire, England. May 28, 1833, son of Francis and Pethia Noble. He was reared on a farm in Canada, whither his people had emigi'ated in 1836, settling in Brant County. When eighteen years of age, John Noble went to Paris, Canada, to learn the cooper's trade, and in 1857 come to Sandusky County, Ohio, locating in Clyde, where he remained luitil 1858, when he came to Fostoria. In 18<)4 he formed a partnership with John W . Griffith in the cooper business, which existed eight years. In IJSTl. together with his former partner, E. J. Cunningham, and Charles Foster, a company was establislied, known as the Fostoria Stave and Ban-el Company (of which he is the present manager), which has conducted a successful business. Mr. Noble has been twice married, on the first occasion, in November, 1858, to Miss Ann Leech, who died April 3, 18(')1. His second marriage, July 13, 18()3. was with Mrs. Mary E. Warner, widow of George W. Warner, and daughter of William and Mary Simons, early settlers of Seneca County. Ohio. The issue of this union was five children: Nellie M., Ada M. , Sarah A.. John W. and Lelia B. (the latter two deceased). Mr. Xol)le served in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting in May, 1802, in the Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served three months in West Virginia. In 18'>2 he joined the independent company of the Ohio National Guards, of which he was suljseijuently elected lieutenant.

and to which he belonged until 1864. when he entered the 100 days' service. He is now sen'ing his sixth year as member of the town council. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN H. NORRIS. physician. Fostoria. was born in PeiTV Township. Wood Co., Ohio. May 13. 1855, son of Hon. John and Rebecca C. (Cuthbert son) Norris, who were among the pioneers of that township. Our subject's father, who was a prominent citizen of Wood County, and served once fi-om there as representative to the State Legislature, has been a resident of Fostoria since 1880. Our subject was reared on a farm and educated in the normal school at Republic. In 187-1 he began the study of medicine in the oiJice of Dr. J. C. Lincoln, of Bowling Green, Ohio, with whom he remained three years; graduated fi'om the medical dejiartment of the Wooster University, Clevelaud, Ohio. February 27, 1877, and began the jsractice of medicine at Bowling Green, in March of the same year, and there remained two and a half years. March 1. 1880. he received a post-graduate degree from Belle^^^e Hospital Medical College. New York, and in 1881 he located at Fostoria. where he has been in active practice ever since. Dr. Norris was married. September '20, 1882, to Anna B.. daughter of Robert Middaugh, of Canton. Ohio. Polit ically the Doctor is a Republican. He is an active member of the Masonic fraternity.

JOHN F. O'BRIEN. denti.st. Fostoria. was born in Loudon Township. this county. July 4. 1855. .son of Thomas and Margaret (McCarty) O'Brien. natives of Ireland, who settled in Loudon Township, this county, in May. 1851. clearing and improving a farm on which they resided up to 1870. when they removed to Fostoria. Here Thomas O'Brien engaged in railroad contracting, and Ijuilt aud graded a part of the Ohio Central. Baltimore & Ohio, and New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroads; he died in May, 1878. at the age of sixty-nine years. Of his twelve children, nine attained maturity: James, Ellen (Mrs. George Emerine, deceased), Mary (Mrs. Alvin Starns), Patrick W.. Margaret (wife of Rev. Thomas Parker), Kate (Mrs..O. Y. Wood), Thomas and Terrence (twins), and John F. Our subject was reared in Loudon Township, and educated in the Union Schools of Fostoria. In 187fl he began the study of dentistry in the office of Dr. T. K. Williams, of Fostoria. with whom he remained fifteen mouths, when Dr. Williams died and he then conducted the business thereafter for one year. In 1878 he entered the Ohio Dental College, at Cincinnati, and in 1879 received a dijiloma fi'om the State Board of Dental Examiners, and in April of the same year, began the practice of dentistry with W. P. Howell, with whom he has been associated to the present time. From a carefiil and thorough study of dentistry Dr. O'Brien has attained a thorough knowledge of his profession and bears the reputation of being a skillful and superior operator.

EPHRAIM J. PADGHAM. bookkeeper. Fostoria. was born in Tenterden, county of Kent. England, June 10, 1828. son of John and Mary A. Padgham. He was reared and educated in his native land and there man-ied, December 25, 1850, Susannah, daughter of William and Sophia Boorman. by whom he ha<l four childi'en. one of whom siu'vives, Elizabeth Jane. This wife died in 185(5 and oiir subject was again married in 1857, this time to Mrs. Eliza Johnson, widow of Samuel Johnson and daughter of Michael and Caroline Longernecker. of this county, by whom he has two childi'en: Silas S. and Zoa D. Mr. Padgham came to America in 1853 and located in Fostoria. Ohio, where he clerked in the grain warehouse of Foster & Co. and was associated with the firm for several years. He was the first agent for the United States Express Company at this place, and also the first ticket and freight agent for the Fremont

& Indiana Railroad, whicli position lie filled for nearly twenty year.s. This railroad changed its name four times while he was agent, jlif. Padgham was then ajipointed agent for the Columbus & Toledo Railroad and served two years. He then formed a partnership with John P. Warner and conducted a grist-mill for two years. He then engaged as book-keeper for the Fostoria spoke and bending factory, a position he now occupies. He is a member of the Methodi.st Episcopal Church. He is a Rei)ublican in i)olitics. and at present is ser\-ing his third term as member of the city council.

ABRAHAM PETER (deceased) was born in Bindersheim, Palatinate Frankenthal. Kingdom of Bavaria. Germany. February '). 1821, son of Abraham and Barl)ara (Shobach) Peter, who came to America in 1840 and settled in Loudt>n Township, this county. Our subject was reared and .educated in Germany and came with his parents to this country when nineteen years of age. December 24, 1848. he married Maiy A., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Smilsmer) Vesper, who settled in Loudon Township in 1S4(\ and by this union there were thirteen chikken, of whom nine survive: Elizabeth (Mis. John Romig). Margar<>t (Mis. Henry Reis), Mary (iMrs. Andrew Herbert). Louisa (Mrs. Ephraim Stahl). Charlotte (Mrs. Abrahani Fnith), John A., Jacob, Philip and Sarah. After his man-iage Mi-. Peter engaged in agi-icultlu-e on a rented farm for five years. In 1848 he pvu-chased a fi'iie farm "of ]7r> acres on Sections 10 and 21. on which he made many improvements, residing there most of the^time until 1883, when he retired from fanning and moved to Fostoria. In 1852 he went to California and again in 1854, and while there engaged in stock buying and mining. He made these trijis there overland, returning by water. He died in Fostoria May 7, 1883, at the age of sixty-two years. Though he started in life a poor boy, by industiy, frugality and economy he accumulated a fine property. Mr. Peter was widely"known in Fostoria and surrounding country as an upright, honest citizen." He was a respected and worthy member of the Masonic fi-aternity. In politics he was a Democrat.

JOHN PETER, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Bi.varia, Germany, May 18, 183(t. son of Abraham and Barbara (Shobach) Peter, who came to America in 184(1 and settled in Loudon Township, this county, on eighty acres of land now owned by E. Kinney, former of whom died in Big Spring Township in 1871. in his eighty-first year, latter in 1840, eleven weeks after her arrival in this countiy. They had a family of nine children : Philip; Abraham, deceased: Catherine. :Mrs. Nicholas Findel; :\Iargaret. deceased; :Maria. Mrs! Jacob Heiserman: Ci villa, deceased: Barbara, Mrs. Abraham Rineliold; John; Charlotte, Mrs. Adam Helfrick. Our subject was reared in Loudon Township, this county, and lived at home with his father until he was twenty-three years old. He then rented the old homestead for seven years; in 1800 he moved to Henry County, Ohio, where he remained four years; retiu-nod to Loudon Township in 1805 and purchased the old homestead, living here four years, and in ISOO purchased the farm of 150 acres he now occujues, fifty-five acres of which he has cleared himself, making all the improvements in" buildings. April 7, 1854, :Mr. Peter nianied Margaret, daughter of Jacoli Helfrick,"of Loudon Township, and by this union has four children: John J.. Mary I. (Mrs. Warren Seeverl. Enim.i C. (Mrs. Adam Weasner) and Philip W. Mr. Peter and family are members of the Lutheran Church. Politically he is a Democrat.

JOHN J. PETER, farmer, P. O. Fostoria. was Iwrn in Loudon Township, this county, July 13, 1855, son of John and Margan>t (Helfi-ickl Peter. He was reared and educated in Loudon Township. June U. Is81. he was married to Ella K.. daiighter of Solomon and Elizabeth (Alsbaugh) Ruse, of Hopewell Township, this county, and by her he has two children: Otto M. and Charles A. Since his maiTiage Mr. Peter has been engaged in agricnlturo on the farm he now occupies. He is a member of the Lutheran Chui'ch, and his wife of the Methodist Episcopal denomination. Mr. Peter, who is one of the prominent young farmers of the township, is now serving his second term as township assessor. Politically he is a Democrat.

JOHN A. PETER, clerk, Fostoria. was born in Loudon Township, this county, Februarj' 15. 1854. son of Abraham and Mary A. (Vesper) Peter. His paternal grandfather. Abraham Peter, a native of Gennany and a soldier under Napoleon I, came to America in 1840 and settled in Loudon Township, this county, where he resided until his death. His maternal grandfather. John Vesper, also a native of Germany, was among the pioneers of Loudon Township. Om- subject was reared and educated in his native township. In 1877 he located in Fostoria and engaged as clerk in the clothing store of John Wagner, with whom he remained thi-ee years. In 188(1 he entered the employ of Peter & Fruth in the same capacity, remaining w'ith the firm and its successor; A. Fruth, to the present time. He was man-ied, August 22, 1878, to Lucy, daughter of Nathan and Lavina (Carbaugh) Wade, of Loudon Township, and by her he has one child, Mary Luema. The paternal grandfather of Mis. Peter was Abner AVade. who settled in Loudon Township in 1882. and was one of the organizers of the township and one of its first officials. Her maternal grandfather was Samuel Carbaugh. also a pioneer of Loudon Township. Mr. Peter is a member of the German Reformed Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

PHILIP PETER, clerk, Fostoria. was born in Loudon Township, this county. April 16. 18*)3. son of Abraham and Mary A. (Vesper) Peter. Our subject, who was reared and educated in his native township, located in Fostoria in 1879. and entered the employ of Foster. Snyder & Co.. serving in the capacity of clerk for two years. In 1881 he engaged with Weaver & Adams as clerk, with whom he remained until the spring of ]885. when he engaged in the same capacity with A. Weaver, successor to Weaver & Adams, with whom he is at present. December 1. 1882, Mr. Peter was united in man-iage with Anna, daughter of George and Ellen (O'Brien) Emerine. of Fo.storia. this county, and to this union has been born one child- Lulu M. Mr. Peter is one of the worthy and representative citizens of Fostoria. Politically he is a Democrat.

DAVID PETER, farmer. P. O. Fostoria, was born in Loudon Township, thim (County, March 27, 1842, son of John J. and Elizabeth (Halm) Peter, natives of Rhinebiern, Germany, and who came to this county in 1838, settling in Loudon Township, and entering eighty acres of land fi'om the Government, which they cleared and improved. The father died in 1878, at the age of sixty-eight years. The mother survives him at the age of seventy-six. They had a family of nine children, of whom five siu-vive: Henry, David. Elizabeth. Philebena (Mrs. ileleher Fruth) and Mary (Mrs. John Fruth). Our subject was reared in Loudon Township, receiving a limited education in the common school. May 25, 1SG3. he married Susannah, daughter of Jacob and Civilla (Schraden) Fruth. of Loudon Township, this county, by whom he has four childi-en living: John W., Louisa J.. Margaret E. and David A. In August. IStjf). Mr. Peter settled in Henry County, Ohit), where he engaged in farming, lumbering and teaming up to the fall of 1872, when he returned to Loudon Township, piu'chasing the farm he now occupies, a part of which he has cleared and whereon he has made many improvements in Ijuildings, etc. He is one of which he engaged in brulye-building for two seasons. He then -1, S-d fo severa years in different branches of business and conducted a .akel in r.ftm for several years more. He located in Fostoria. this coin vn 87 and embarke.1 in the grocery and I >akery business on his owii c t in father of our subject, was the wife of Eli Weaver, one of the pioneers of Loudon Township, this connty. and by him had five children, three now living: George. Rachel (wife of Allen Stevens) and Alpheus. ) Our subject was reared on his father's farm in Loudon Township, this county, and received a common school education. At the age of eighteen he began teaching school, which occupation he followed for seven years. He then commenced the study of medicine with Dr. C. L. Cass and took one course of lectures at the Physio ]\Iedical College of Cincinnati. Ohio. In 1880 he embarked in the drug business in Fostoria. this county, in company with Jerry Xestlerode. the partnership existing at the present time. He was married, July 4, 1877. to Emma E.. daughter of James K. and liachel Williams, of Fostoria, and by her he has two childieu living: Nellie and Grace. Mr. and !Mrs. Reynolds are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Politically he is a Democrat.

JACOB RINEBOLD. farmer. P. O. Fostoria. was bom in Pen-y County. Ohio, October 28, 1821, son of John and Catherine (Winingerl Rinebold, the former, a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter (still living), a native of Germany. They came from Richland County to Seneca County. Ohio, in 1884, and settled in Loudon Township, entering IfiO acres of land (now occupied by Abraham Rinel)old), which they cleared and improved, and where the father died; mother still living. They reared a family of four children: Elizabeth, wife of Henry Stahl; -Jacob: Aliraham: and Rebecca, wife of John Shontz. Our subject's great-grandfather had two sons. Heni'v and Matthias, who came from Germany to America and fought in the Revolutionary war, in 177(), under Gen. Washington. Our subject was reared in Loudon Township, from thirteen years of age and received a limited education in the school.s of his day. He was man-ied, in December, 1850, to Mary A., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Good) Lambright, of Jackson Township, this county, by whom he has had nine childi'en. seven now living: Noah: Elizabeth, wife of Newton Stearns; Susannah, wife of Cyris Yost: Henry: Mahala. wife of David Smith: Rachel, wife of Philip Wirangh. and Jacob, ili-. Rinebold is one of the substantial citizens and farmers of Seneca County, where he has clearetl and improved a part of a farm on Section 10, Jackson Township. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, his wife of the German Reformed Chiirch. Politicallv Ml-. Rinebold is a Democrat.

ABRAHAM RINEBOLD, farmer. P. O. Fostoria. was born in Perry County, Ohio. October 18. 1822. son of John and Catherine (Wininger) Rinebold. the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Germany. His paternal grandfather. ^latthias Rinebold. a native of Pennsylvania, and his maternal grandfather. Adam Wininger. a native of Germany, were pioneer citizens of Perry County. Ohio, where they lived and died. The parents of our subject came to Seneca County, Ohio, in March, 1S84, settling in Loudon Township, on the farm now owned by him. The father died in 1854, at the age of fiftysix years, the mother, who still survives, is eighty- four j-ears old. They were parents of foiir children: Elizabeth, wife of Heiuy Stahl; Jacob: Abraham: Rebecca, wife of John Shouts. Oiu- subject received a limited education in the tlistrict schools, ^^"ith the exception of ten years, during which he was a resident of Jackson Township, he has lived on the homestead since 1S84. and with his Itrother, Jacob, assisted his father in clearing 100 acres of the old homestead, which he came in possession of in 1851); he has since purchased land adjoining, and his farm now comprises 481 acres of land, 2r)0 of which is under cultiva tion. He has made many improvements on his property, erecting his present Inick residence in 1871, and in 1875 erected a new frame dwelling, and, also, in 1883. another fi-.ame dwelling. Mr. Rinebold has been twice mamed. Bv his first wife. Elizalx'tli, daughter of Jacob ami Aniui E. (Peter) Fruth. of tliis township, lie had two childi-cii: Kclioeca and John. By his prt'si-nt wife, Bar luira, lUmghter of A!)raham and Barliara (Sholiach) Peter, of Loudon Townshi]), this county, he has eight cluldreu : Catherine, wife of (leorgo Yochum ; Levi. Syvillia E. . wife of Frederick Kosen; Abraliani; Mary L. : Anna E. : Ephraini and Henry (latter deceased). Mr. and Mrs. llinebold antl all the family are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a prominent farmer and public spirited citizen. In politics he and all the sons and sons-in-law are Democrats.

JOHN RINEBOLD. farmer, P. O. , Fostoria, was born in Jackson Township, this county, October 10, IH,")!), son of Abraham and Ann Elizabetli (Fruth) Rinebold. His paternal gi'andfather. John llinebold, settled in Loudon Township, this county, in 1S;$1, and his maternal grandfath(>r. a native of Germany, settled in same township in 1882. Oiu' subject was reared in Jackson and Loudon Townships and was educated in the common schools. March 21. 1S72, he married Anna ^M. , daughter of George and Margaret (Niner) Kisling, of Jackson Townshij), this county, and by her he had one child - George A. After his marriage Mi'. Rinebold engaged in farming on the Rinebold homestead, in Loudon Tov^nship, living there until liSSl, when he piu'chased the farm whereon he now resides. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Oiurch. He is one of the representative \oung farmers of the township. Politicallv he is a Democrat.

JOHN F. RITCHART. painter. Fostoria. was born in Westmoreland County, Penn.. July i, 1S2(). son of David and Mary (Johnson) Ritchart. who settled in Loudon Township, this county, in 1S47, and here lived and died. They had six children who grew to manhood and womanhood: John F., James (deceased), A\'illiam H.. Han'iet (Mrs. P. D. Caplesj), Catherine (Mrs. \A'ashington Wade) and David (latter deceased). Our subject remained in Pennsylvania until fourteen years of age. when he removed to Wayne County, Ohio, with his parents. He is a natiu'al Ijorn mechanic, and during his minority learned cabinet-making, which h? followed for several years. He settled in Fostoria. this county, in 1854. since which time he has been engaged extensively in caiTiage and house painting. December 2?>. IS-tT, he married Eliza, daughter of Kinzie and Catherine (Kimniel) Cox, of Wayne County. Ohio, and by her he has had three children: Emma (deceased). Ella (Mrs. W. D. Robbins) and Minnie. Mr. and Mrs. Ritchart are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which they have been connected upward of thirty years and of which he is one of the trustees. He has served as mayor of Fostoria two terms, eighteen years as a member of the council, member of the school board eight een years in succession, and as cemetery trustee for twenty-five years. Politicallv he is a Republican.

WILLIAM H. RITCHART. farmer. P. O. Fostoria. was born in Somerset County. Penn., March 2(5. 1S2(. son of David and Mary (Johnson) Ritch- -irt. who settled in Wayne County. Ohio, about 18-53, and came to this countv in 18-t7, locating in Loudon Townshii). where they resided until their death. Their childi'on were seven in number: John F.. James F. (deceased). Han-iet (Mrs. P. D. Caples), William H., Eliza (deceased), Catherine (Mrs. M'ashington Wade) and David (deceased). Our subject was reared in Wayne County fi'om six years of age. and from the age of fifteen to twenty-one drove stage on the route from Wooster to Cleveland. He spent the summer of 1848 in this county, when he returned to \\ ayue County, continuing the occupation of driving stage till 1850, when he went overland to California, engaged in mining and in various other lines of business up to l'S54. when he took passage on the steamer "Wiatield Scott'" for home; was wrecked when two davs out from

San Francisco, and was on the island of Anacape for seven days. He arrived home safely, however: again went to California overland. returning by water the same year. In the spring of 1855 he settled in Loudon Township. this county, where he remained for four years on the farm now owned and occupied liy Patrick Duffy. He then moved to Fostoria and engaged in teaming; was also interested in the lightning-rod business with J. L. Mickey. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Ritchart enlisted. December 1. ISBl. in Company D, Seventy-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry: was on detached duty, and had charge of the horses of the regiment. He was honorably discharged on account of disability at Memphis, Tenn. , March 20. 1863. He then returned to Fostoria and was appointed street commissioner by the city council, a position he held for two years. In 1867 he purchased the farm he now occupies. He was married, July 4. 1858 to Martha A., eldest daughter of John and Nancy (Musser) Fritcher. of Wood County. Ohio, and by this union has two children, John and Eugene R. Mr. Ritchart is a leading farmer and citizen of Loudon Township. In politics he is a Democrat.

AARON K. RUSE, retired farmer, Fostoria. was born in Franklin County. Ohio. July 10, 1834, son of Jonathan and Margaret (Kalb) Ruse, natives of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, and pioneers of Franklin County. Our subject was reared in his native county, where he received a limited education in the schools of his day. He came to Seneca Coiinty. Ohio, in 1860. settling in Loudon Township, where he cleared 240 acres of land, on which he resided up to the fall of 1884, when he removed to Fostoria. Mr. Ruse has been twice married, first, on July 17. 1860. to Lavarna, daughter of John and Rebecca (Pyles) Halbert. of Franklin County. Ohio, and by her he had three children: Albert W.. Laura E. and an infant son deceased. November2. 1872, he married his present wife Mary Matilda, daughter of Daniel R. and Anna M. (Simmons) Hemy, of Loudon Township, this county, and by this union there are three childi-en: Charles "W.. William K. and Aaron E. Mr. and Mrs. Ruse are members of the Protestant Methodist Church. In jiolitics he is a Republican.

CORIDON R. SACKETT. farmer. Fostoria. was born in Massachusetts August 19, 1824, son of Ezra and Laiu'a Sackett, former of Scotch origin. The subject of oxn sketch was reared on a farm and received a limited education in the schools of his day. He was maiTied, April 21 . 1859. to Camelia M. , daughter of John ^^^ and Maria Vrooman, (jf Oswego, N. Y. , by whom he had three childi'en, two of them now living: Emerson R. and Bertha E. In 18f)6 they located in Jackson Township, this county, and there remained until the fall of 1 875. when they removed to Fostoria. wher(> they now reside. Mi-, and Mrs. Sackett are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Sackett is owner of a fine farm of 1 10 acres in Jackson Township, and is a worthy citizen. Mi's. Sackett' s grandfather was a soldier in the Revoliitionaiy war: her father. John \V. Vrooman, was born in New York State, in 1 79it. came to Seneca County. Ohio, in 1 832. and located in Liberty Township, where he settled on 160 acres of land. He was the first merchant at Bettsville. where he was in business for several years. He afterward moved to Fostoria. where he kept a general store. He died Jan uarv 28. 1873.

FREDERICK J. SCHAUFELBERGER. physician. Fostoria, was boiii in Freedom, Beaver Co., Penn. , April 28. 1850: son of Jacob and Margaretha (Fritcher) Schaufelberger, natives of Weingarten. Grand Duchy of Baden. Germany, and who settled in Hancock County. Ohio, in 1852, where the former engaged at his trade (wagon-making) and farming in Washington Township, up to 1882, when he retired from business and located in Fostoria, where he now resides. Jacob Scbanfelberger's ohiklren were as follows: Louisa, Mary, Catborine (deceased), Frederick J., John W. (an attorney in Tiffin)! Amelia, Charles, Henry, Cnrtis and Frank. Our subject was reared in Hancock County. Ohio, and was educated in the common schools and Heidelberg College. In 1881 he began the study of medicine in the office of Henry & Myers, of Fostoria, and graduated fi-om the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia in 1884. He immediately commenced practice in Fostoria" where ho has been engaged in the pm-suit of his ])rofession up to the pr(>sent time. Prior to his commencing the study of medicine he was a prominent drugo-ist in Fo.storia. having been associated in business with James Fritcher fi-om 1l78 to 18S2. He was married. October '.), 1877, to Eva J., daughter of Jacob J. and Rachel A. (Harsh) Myers, of Fostoria. They have one child, Frederick J. Dr. Schaufelberger is a member of the lodge of F. & A. M. at Fostoria, of which he was Master in 187!) and 1880. He was elected a member of the board of education of Fostoria, Ohio, April 6, 1885, of which body he is clerk. Politically he is a Republican.

GEORGE SCHRECK, liquor dealer, Fostoria. was born in Bavaria. Germany, Feljrnary 20, 18:50; only child of Henry and Margaret (Smith) Schreek. During his infancy his fath(>r died, and his mother subsequently married William Heilman. and with our subject came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1848. and settled in Loudon Township, clearing a farm on which they lived till the death of Mr. and Mrs. Heilman. They had three children: Jacob, Philebene (Mrs.

which he cleared and improved, and where he resided up to 187-"), when he located in Fostoria. and has caiTied on his present business since that time. He was twice married, first, September 21, 1852, to Catherine, daughter of John Herrick, of Detiance Comity, Ohio, and by her he has six childi-en, all now living: John, Andrew. Curtis, Mary, Charles and Henry. He was married, on second occasion, February 4, 1875, to Mary, daughter of Nicholas Le(^kuer, of Tiffin, Ohio, and l>y her he has four childi-en: Lula, George, Ross and Michael. Mr. Schreck is a member of the United Lutheran Church, Mrs. Schreck of the Catholic Church. Politically he is a Democrat.

AMOS SHELLER. fanner, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Washington Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, December 29, 1850; son of Samuel and EHzabeth (Hartman) Sheller. His paternal grandfather. Henry Sheller. a native of P(>nnsylvania, settled in Loudon Township, this county, in 1832, on the farm now owned by H. Stuckey, which he cleared and" improved, and where he resided until his death. He (Heniy Sheller) had seven children: John (deceased). Eliza. Samuel. Sar.-di. Angeline, Fanny and Henrj'. Of these Samuel, father of our subject, after matmity, settled on an eighty acre tract of land in Washington Township (where his father had entered land from the Government) and lived there until l8f>8. when he removed to Loudon Township, this county; in 1876 he settled in Gratiot County, Mich., where he now resides. His children were eleven in number, and of them eight survive: William H., Amos. Mary, Jacob,_ Fanny, Noble, Chauncey and"lmo. Our subject was married, April 2. 18 n. to *Emma J., daughter of Nathan and Lovina (CJarbaugh) Wade, of Loudon Township, artd by her he has one child, Harry E. Mr. Sheller settled in Gratiot County, Mich., in 1877. and there remained four years. In 1881 he retui-ned to this township, and has since been actively engaged in farming. Politically he is a Rejmblican.

CHRISTIAN SIEGCHEIST, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was burn iii Wur temberg. Ciermariy. February 21. 1816: son of Ludwig and Christiana (Gerlach) Siegchrist. His father died in Germany, and his mother afterward married Christian Seheong and immigrated to America in 1847, locating in Tiffin. Ohio, but afterward moved to Loudon Township, where she died in 1851. at the age of fifty-eiglit years. Our subject came to America and located at Marion, Ohio, where he remained for a year and a half. In the autumn of 1841 he moved to Tiffin, where he worked at the carpenter's trade up to 184(); then he embarked in the brewery business, in which he continued up to 1860. when he was burned out. He then engaged in farming in Loudon Township, this county, on the farm where he has since resided, and on which he has made many improvements, erecting his present elegant brick residence in 187D. ilr. Siegchrist was twice married, on lirst occasion. March 19, 1842. to Christiana Souder, who bore him four children: Christiana E., wife of Louis Souder: Henry C. : Daniel: Maria A., wife of Fred Raber. Our subject was man'ied, on second occasion. November 11, 1855, to Agnes Boiler, also a native of "Wurtemberg, Germany, and by this union there are two childi-en: Christian M. and Louis. Mr. and JIi-s. Siegchrist are members of the Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN SIGNS, farmer. P. O. Bascom, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, September 1 0. 1 S 1 8. son of George and Catherine (Worst) Signs, natives of Pennsylvania and pioneers of Wayne County. Our subject was reared and educated in his native county. He was ignited in marriage. November 18. 1842. with Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Barnhart) Ecker. of Wayne County. Ohio, and by her he had two children: Abraham and Almira. ( .'i.lmira married Eli Good, and at her death left twin sons : John E. and Eli E., the former of whom, reared by our snbjeet.now resides with him. ) Mr. Signs came to this county in the spring of 18415 and settled in Loudon Township, on the farm he now occupies. comj)rising 120 acres of land, ninety of which he has cleared, and on which he has made all improvements. Mrs. Signs died June 19. 1884. at the age of sixty-six years, four months and nineteen days. Her death was a sad blow to Mi\ Signs, who feels her loss keenly, as they hail lived together for almost forty-two years. Mr. Signs is a prominent citizen and farmer; in politics he is a Republican.

PETER SIMONIS, proprietor of " Chen-y Hotel, " Fostoria, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, in 1<S40: son of Adam and Kathrina (EfFert) Simonis, natives of Germany, and who were among the pioneers of Big Spring Township. Our subject was reared on a farm. November 29, 18fi4, when in his eighteenth year, he enlisted in the late war of the Rebellion, in Company B, Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and received an honorable discharge July 13, 1865. He then returned to Seneca County and embarked in the brewery business at New Riegel.in which he was interested a year and a half. He afterward engaged in farming and in various other enterprises at New Riegel. In b872 Mr. Simonis removed to Tiffin. Ohio, and embarked in the liquor business, which he followed there up to 1878, when he located in Fostoria and became proprietor of the ' "American House ' ' for two and a half years. He then retired from business for six months, after which he became proprietor of the ''Lake Erie Depot Restaurant," which he conducted five months, then took charge of the ' ' Fostoria Hoitse, " ' which he kept for a year and a half. In November. 1884. he removed to the corner of Main and Centre Streets, where he has since conducted the " Cherry Hotel." He was married. July 26, 1866, to Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Marche, of New Riegel, by whom he has had eight children, seven now living: Emma, Mollie. Joseph, Ida. Jennie,

MORRIS P. SKINNER (deceased) was horn in Frankliu County, Pcnii., July 11, ISl 1 ; sou of Enoch and Elizabeth O\'ilsou) Skinner. When he was but five years of age his father died, and when he was eleven years old he was thrown on his own resomces. He learned the tanner's trade at Loudon ville. Penn.. and came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1832, settling in what is now the limits of Fostoria. and eml)arked in the tanner's business, which he conducted for several years. He th(>n engaged iu farming and teaming, and cleared and improved a tract of forty acres (the homestead, which is a part of the lot, is now occupied liy his widow). Mr. Skinner was twice married: by his tirst wife, Mary, daughter of John and Margaret Gorsuch. he had three children: \\'ilsou. Elizabeth (Mrs. Charles Olmsted) aud Mary A.. (Mrs. C. C. Nestlerode). His second marriage was with Jane M. Searles. who was born March 20, 1S21, and is said to have been the first white child born in Eden Township, this county; her parents, John and Jane (Duncan) Searles. settling there in 1S2(>. To this union were born live children: Clara J. (Mrs. A. E. Ebersole). Louesa M. (Mrs. A. C. McClean). William M.. Frank J. (d.'ceased) and Orlo D. (deceased). Mr. Skinner was a self-made man. and l>y indu.-itry and frugality amassed a tine property. He was representative of this county to the Legislature in lsr)U: held the office of county commissioner two terms, and was justice of the peace for several years. In- politics he was always a stanch Democrat. He died April IT, 1870, in his sixty-fifth year. JVIi's. Skinner has l>een a worthy meml)er of the Methtxlist Episcojial Church for fortyseven years.

A. JUDSON STACKHOUSE. attorney in Fostoria. was Iwrn in Columbia County. Penn.. September 28. lSr)(); son of Silas J. and Sarah B. (Lockhart) Stackhouse, natives of Pennsylvania. His father, a farmer by occupation, located in Pleasant Township. Sen(>ca Co.. Ohio, in IN.")!, and removed to Lilierty Township in lSr)7, where he now resides in his seventv-ninth year. He had six children who grew to maturity, viz.: Milliara L.. who served in the Third Ohio Volunteer Cavahy from the fall of 1 8(1 1 to the close of the war, aud now resides in Jackson County. Kans. : Benjamin, on the homestead: Ann B.. wife of AVilliam C. Boor, of Wood County. Oliio: Jose))h (t. M. . who served three months at the commencement of the late war in the Fourteenth Ohio A'olnnteer Infantry, and again iu the Third Ohio Volunteer Cavalry from the fall of 18(ii until his death, near Corinth. Miss.. June 20, IS(>2: Lockhart. of Sandusky County. Ohio, and .\. Judson. The paternal grandparents of our subject were Benjamin and Sarah (Jackson i Stackhouse.

near the piesent site of Philadeljjhia about 1I>S2. Tlie latter was a descendant of Robert Jackson, who settled on Long Island in l(j-18. His maternal gi-andparents. liobert and Flora (Leigh) Loclchart, were- natives of the conntv Arnuigh. Ireland, aud of Scotch parentage. They immigi-ated to America in 1801, and settled in Northuml)erland County. Penn. Our subject was reared in Seneca County. Ohio, receiving his early education in the common schools. He remained at home on the farm until twenty-one years of age. then entered Heidellierg College, at Tiffin, attending four terms: in the intervals between terms he taught school, teaching d\u-ing the winters of 187"2-78 to 187(V77, inclusivt>. Iu 1875 he took a short course at the normal school, then located at Fostoria. and in Feljruary, 1877, entered the University of M'ooster. Ohio, where he graduated in 1881. In August of that year he commenced reading law in the office of N. L. Brewer, of Tiffin, taught school in Melmore the fof!

lowiug winter of 1881 -82. and was ailmitted to the bar November (i, 1888; and in Juiinary, 1884. located in Fostoria, where he ha.s since been engaj^ed in the practice* of his profession. He is a member of the Prpsb\i;erian Church. In politics he is a Kepiiblican.

SAMUEL STEWARD, retired farmer. Fostoria. was born April HI. 1S15. in Northanipton County. Penn. : sou of A\illiam and Catherine Steward, former of Scotch lineage. Our subject was reared on a farm in his native State, and edneated in the cominou schools. He was man-ied, in April. 1889. to Mar}- >I. . daut^hter of Henry and Rachel Renner. of Crawford County, Penn. , and the issue of this union was eight children: Catherine A.. Man' E.. William H., Sarah, Amanda. Luther M.. Samuel O. and Charles O. (latter deceased). Mr. Steward settled in Crawford County. Peini. . iu 1887. remaining there until 1848, when he moved to Peny Township, Wood Co., Ohio, and there resided until the fall of 1878. when he came to Fostoria. Ohio, where he now lives. He is an active member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Steward is owner of 240 acres of land in Wood County. Ohio, all of which he has acquired himself, and he is among the representative citizens of Fostoria.

FRANCIS R. STEWART, hardware merchant. Fostoria, was born in Lycoming County. Penn., December 19. 1885: son of Thomas D. and Fanny (Riddell) Stewart, who settled in Clinton Township, this county, in 1838. His father entered t>ighty acres of land, and purchased eighty acres additional at ? 1 per acre, which he cleared and improved, and where he resided till the spring of 1854.^ when he removed to Perry Township. Wood Co., Ohio, and there remained until his death, which occurred in ISIarch, 1875. in his seventylirst year. He had nine chikh-en who gj-ew to maturity; ^lary. wife of Abraham Hyter. residing atBradner; Rose, wife of G. W. Caldwell, of Penysbm-g; Francis R.: Andi-ew D.. a resident of Toledo: James M.. a physician at Oak 'Harbor; John T.. of Jackson. Mich. : Charles H. ; William D.. a physician of Pemberville. and Charen E. Our siibject was reared iu Clinton Township, this county, until eighteen years of age, and was educated at Republic Academy and Heidelberg College. In 1858 he located in Fostoria. where he taught school until the brc^aking out of the late war of the Rebellion. He enlisted in Company H. Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. August 15. 18()1, and September 1. same vear. he w-as promoted to sergeant, and in May. 1868, to first serceant; February 28. 1804, he veteranized in same company antl_ regiment, and March 10. 18(')4. was promoted to second lieutenant; August 1(. 1864, he was promoted to first lieutenant for meritorious service at the battle of Picket" s Mill; at the battle of Nashville he had charge of Companies K and E; in De cember. 1864, he was promoted to captain. He participated in all the engagements in which his regiment took ])art, was wounded at the liattle of Stone River, and twice during the .\tlanta campaign. He was houoralily discharged from the service, Deceml)er 81. 18()5. at Columbus. Ohio. In 1866 he embarked in the hardw:u-e lousiness, in Fostoria. with John A. Bradner. with whom he was connected about a year. He then became asstjciated with his brotlier John T. for five years, after which he conducted the business alone up to the fall of 1888. when C. L. Powell became associated in business with him mider the firm name of Powell & Stewart. Mr. Stewart was married. October 8. 1866, to Roxana. daughter of John C. and Artemesia (Mason) De Witt, who were among the pioneers of this county, where they settled in 1885. The issue of this union was five children: Frank D., Lee R.. Homer Y., Jesse C. and Victor W. Mr. and Mi-s. Stewart and their eldest son are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has been an elder for many y(>ars. He is a F. iSf A. M.. and a member of the G. A. R. Post at Fostoria. serving as com- mander of tlu> latter at the present timp. Mr. Stewart has Ix-en mayor of Fostoria one term, and trustee and member of the e.\ecutive committee of Fcstoria Academy since its ort^anization. Politically he is a llepublican.

ISAAC STULTZ. farmer, P. O. Fostoria. was i)oru in Frederick County, Md., Auf^ust 29, 1800; son of James and Polly (Wilson) Stultz. He was reared and educated in his native county, and there served a four years* apprenticeship to the tanner's trade. In 1S34 lie came to Ohio and "located in Tiffin, where he followed his trade and farming up to 184^), when he moved to Loudon Townshiji, and iu 18(58 to the farm he now owns and occupies. He was married, April 12. 1887. to Martha, daughter of Samuel and Elizal)eth (MiUer) Daly, of Tiffin, formerly of Pennsylvania, and who came to Tiffin, this county, in 1822. By this union there were nine chikken, six of whom are now living: Mary, Sylvia (Mrs. Fred Werner), Ella (Mi-s. John Dillon). Jami>s, Emma (J\L-s. Calvin Frederick) and Isaac. Mi-. Stultz ha.s held the ofHce of township trustee eight terms. In politics ho has always lieen a Republican till last presidential election.

GEORGE H. THOMPSON, of the iirm of Wude & 'J^hompson. proprietors of the "Hays House." Fostoria. was born in Laona, Chautauqua Co., X. Y., April 14. 185(5; son of William and Mary A. (Lawton) Thompson. He was reared and educated in his native county, and is a graduate of Biyant & Stratton's Commercial College, of Buffalo. N. Y. December :((). 187S, hti located in Toledo, Ohio, where he served in the capacity of clerk and book-keeper of the "Island House" for five years. February 2o, 1884. he located at Fostoria. this coimty, where he served as clerk of the ' ' Hays House ' ' for Wade & Reeves until September 12 of the same year, when he' purchased Mr. Reeves' interest in the hotel, which has since been conducted in the uam(> of Wade& Thompson. Mr. Thompson was maiTied, September 24, 1884, to Emma S. Malk-ion. of Topstiekl. Maine, while visiting her sister, Mrs. B. O. Hall, of Toledo, Ohio. The "HaysHovise" is the only first-class hotel in Fostoria, and is one of the most popular in northwestern Ohio. Mr. Thom|)son. who is the resident jiartner. thoroughly undi>rstands his business, is widely known among the traveling fraternity, and spares no expense to make his o-uests feel at home.

JOHN P. WARNER, luoprietor of the Livingston Roller-mills, Fostoria. was born in Wayne County, Ohio, June P.), 18.")4; son of Ezra B. and Cath erine (Ewing) Warner. He was reared and educated in Arcadia, Hancock Co., Ohio, where he learned the miller's trade in his father's mill. At the age of eighteen years he came to Fostoria, this county, where he engaged as head miller with E. J. Cunningham & Co., with whom hi* ivmained seven years. He then leased the mill for three years, and iu 1S81 bought the mill with E. J. Padgham. wliitTh i)artnership lasted twenty months, when he bought Padgham's interest, since which time (1882) he has been sole proprietor. This mill was built in 18(12, and in July, ISt}:!. Mr. Warner put in all the latest improvements in machinery, eleven set of rollers. Livingston process, etc. The mill is run by eightj--horse power engines, and has a capacity of IflU barrels per day. Our subject was married. May 18. 187(), to Ella A. Johnson, of Fostoria, by whom he has one child - Lida E. Mr. Warner is one of the enterprising business men of Fostoria. Hi> and his wife ai-e members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in the Salibath-school of which he has always taken an active interest, and has b(!en teacher <jf the Bible class for several years. He is a member of the K. of H. Politically he is a Republican.

ALPHEUS WEAVER, dry goods merchant, Fostoria, was born in Loudon Township, this county, July 22, 1843, son of Eli and Mai-v (Dillon) Weaver.

who settled in Loudon Township in 1838, where Eli Weaver bought a farm of 120 acres, a part of which he cleared and improved, and on which he resided until his death (his widow afterward mari'ied C. L. Reynolds, of Fostoria, and is now residing in Eaton County, Mich.). They had five childi-en, of whom three survive: George, Rachel, wife of Allen Stevens, and Alpheus. Oiu- subject was reared in Loudon Township, where he received a common school education. At the age of eighteen years, in August, 1801, he enlisted in Com- |)any H, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; veteranized in 1863, in same company and regiment; was in the battles of Shiloh. Liberty Gap, Chickaniauca. Rocky Face, Resaca and Dallas. At the latter place he was wounded in the right hand, which disabled him from service, and he was transferred to liospital duty, in which capacity he served one year. He was honorably discharged in Novemlser, 1865. In 1866 he embarked in mercantile busines.-; at McComb, Hancock Co., Ohio, in which he continued about seven months. He then clerked in a diy goods store, in Fostoria, for seven years, and in the spring of 1875, with T. D. Adams, Esq., embarked in the diy goods business at Fostoria. which partnership existed up to March, 1885, when INIr. Adams sold his interest to our subject, who is now sole f)ropriotor and doing a successful business. Mr. Weaver was married, in November, 1867, to Rachel D., daughter of Robert and Rhoda (Hendrickson) Patterson, of TifiSn, Ohio, and by her he has f our chikh-en : DurantD.. Wylie W., Alpheus J. aud OUin T. IVIi-. and I\Irs. ^Veavor are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the K. of H. Politically he is a Democrat.

BENJAMIN WELLS, retired, Fostoria, was born in Carroll County, Ohio. November 28, 1825, son of David and Sarah (White) Wells, who settled in Perry Township, Wood Co., Ohio, in 1836, where they lived and died. In 1842 our subject located in Fostoria, this coimty, and served an apprenticeship of three and a half years at the blacksmith's trade with Joel Hale, Jr. He then opened a shop for himself, which he carried on for eighteen years, . when he embarked in the livery business, which he followed for twenty years, when he retired. Mr. Wells was united in marriage, in Jvily, 1850, with Eliza A. , daughter of Samuel E. and jSIary (Fry) Van Dyke, of Hancock County, Ohio, and by this union had two childi-en: Albert and Samuel E. Mr. Wells is one of the prominent citizens of Fostoria. Politically he is a Republican. FREDERICK WERNER, tailor, Fostoria, was born in Kcenigslutter, Dukedom of Brunswick, Germany, June 23, 1836, son of Henry and Caroline ( Miller) Werner. He was reared and educated in his native country, and there sei-ved a four years' apprenticeship at his trade. When fourteen years of age, his father died, and at the age of eighteen he, with his mother, immigrated to America and located at Norwalk. Ohio, whore he remained two years; he then removed to Washington, Mo. (During this time he worked two years at his trade as a journeyman, and the balance of the time was in business for himself). In 18()0 he located in Fostoria, this county, where he worked at his trade up to April 19, 1861, when he enlisted in Company H. Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, being the first man enrolled fi-om this place. After serving three months, he "was honorably discharged. August 12, then re-enlisted, August 15, same year, in Company H, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infautiy, for three years; was in the battles of Green River, Shiloh. Corinth, Perry ville and "stone River, was wounded in right thigh and knee at Stone River, and was honorably discharged on account of disability, August 12, 18(53. He then returned to Fostoria, where he worked at tailoring as a journeyman till the spring of 1870, when he embarked in business on his own account, in which he has continued to the present time. Mr. ^^'orner 7narri(>d, September 4,

1866, Sylvia, daughter of Isaac and Martha (Daley) Stultz, of Loudon Township, this county, and by her has five children: William W., Frederick, Elsie, Charles and Maud. Mr. Werner is a F. <*i; A. M.. and a member of the G. A. E. Politically he is a llepubliean.

JOHN AVHEALAN, Tiffin, was born in Loudon Townsliijx this county, AprU 26, 1840, son of John and Mary B. (Swalley) \\'healan, the former a native of Ii-elaud and the latter of Pennsylvania, and who settled in Loudon Township in 1833, clearing and improving a farm on which John Whealan, Sr. , still resides at the ago of eighty-four, being one of the oldest resilient pioneers of the township, and one of the mo.st respected and public spirited citizens. He gave the land for the site of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and liberally of his means toward the erection of the edifice, and also donated the laud for the Catholic Cemetery. To John and ^lary B. A\'h(>alan were born sis children: Margaret (wife of Levi Hook), Patrick, 'William. John, Sarah (wife of John Keefe) and Thomas F. (present sheriff of this county). Our subject was reared in Loiidou Township, and was educated in the common schools and Heidelberg College. He served in the late war of the Rebellion, eidisting August 22, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio "Volunteer Infantry: was in the battle of Winchester, Va., under Gen. Milroy, June 13, 1863. In December, 1863, he was accidentally shot in the knee by a member of his own company; amputation became necessary, and he was honorably discharged on account of disability in May. ISfU. He is a memVier of the Catholic Chiu-ch. Politically he is a Democrat.

JOHN E. WILKISON. banker." Fostoria. was born in Perrysbiu-g, Ohio, September 12. 1842. son of David and Caroline M. (Forbes) AVilkison, natives of New York. David Wilkison was a mariner, sailing the lakes from 1812 to 1852, and was a popular steamboat captain of his day. In 1817 he was in command of the " Black Snake"; in 1818 he was in command of the schooner "Pilot," and later commanded the schooners "Mary Jane," "President," "Superior," "Genevieve" and "Eagle." From 1835 to 1845 he was commander of the steamer "Commodore Perry," after which he took command of the steamer " Superior," which he ran until the close of navigation in 1852, when he retired to his farm near Perrysburg. David Wilkison was born in WaiTcu County, N. Y., February 23, 18()0, and settled in the Maiunee Valley in 1815; marrif^l. November 27, 1827, Caroline M. . daughter of John Forbes, of Port Lawrence, Ohio, and settled in Perrysburg in 1828. He reared a famDy of five children: William D., a resident of Toledo; Emeline H. , wife of Isaac P. Thompson, residing in Perrj'sburg; Sarah H., wife of H. H. Dodge, of Perrysburg: John E. ; Caroline M. , wife of E. W. Murray, of Bowling Green. Capt. AN'ilkison died in Periysbm-g Sejitember 8, 1873. Our subject was reared and educated in his native to^m. In 1857 he went on the lake as clerk and wheelman of the proj)eller "Ogonto" for one year. In 1858-5'J he sailed the propeller " Orontes " as wheelman and watchman, and in I860 held the same position on the propeller " Eclipse." In AprU, 1861, at the first call of President Lincoln for troops, he enlisted in the tlrree months' service, and was honorably discharged in August, 1861, after which he served as clerk in the auditor's and treasurer's office of Wood Coimty, Ohio, up to 1863. March 1. 1863, Mr. Wilkison located in Fostoria, this county, where ho took the position of book-keeper in the store of Foster, Olmsted A: Co. , acting in that ca))acity up to 1871. In 1867 the banking house of Foster & Co. was formed, and ^[r. Wilkison has had charge of the sami^ up to the present time, being admitted as partner in 1871. He was married, October 29, 1863, to Caroline A., daughter of George A. and Augusta (Peck) Powers, of Perrysburg, Ohio, former formerly from New York State, latter formerly from Coanecticut. Eight childi-en blessed this union, of whom four survive: Mary A., Lncy P., John E., Jr. and Fi-ed F. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkison are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has been a ruling elder sinc« 1870, and superintendent of the Sabbath-school since 18f)4. He is a prominent member of the G. A. R. ; has been a member of the board of education and treasurer of the same for live yeai's. Politically he is a stanch Republican.

AMOS S. WILLIAMS, physician, Fostoria, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, December I'J. 1823, son of George and Elsie (Swaysie) Williams, pioneers of that county. His maternal grandfather, David Swaysie. a native of Maryland, was a pioneer of Elm Flats, Fairfield County, and one of the first judges of the circuit court of that county. Our subject was reared in Fairfield and Perry Counties, and received his early education in the common schools. In 1844 he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. William Swaysie, of New Salem, Ohio. He entered the Western Reserve College, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1849, graduating therefrom in 1851, and in the spring of that year located in West Independence, Hancock Co. , Ohio, where he was in active practice up to the fall of 1807, when he located in Fostoria, where he has practiced his profession to the present time. The Doctor was married, in June, 1 853. to Sarah R. McGowan, of Somerset, Perry Co. , Ohio, and by this union has had nine children, of whom but two survive: Liunseus G, and John H. (the former is a graduate of the medical department of Wooster University, Cleveland, Ohio, of the class of 1874-75, and has been engaged in the practice of medicine with our subject since 1877). Dr. Williams is a member of the State, County, Northwestern and American Medical Associations. Politically he is a Republican. He and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

LINN^US G. WILLIAMS, physician, Fostoria. was born in AVest Independence, Hancock Co., Ohio, October 23, 1855, son of Amos S. and Sarah R. (McGowan) Williams. He received his early education in West Independence and Fostoria high schools; entered the medical department of Wooster University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1873, gi'aduating therefrom in the class of 1874-75. He afterward attended a special course of three years at the Miami Medical College, of Cincinnati, under the tutelage of Prof, E. Williams, oculist and aurist, receiving his diploma in 1880, and immediately began the practice of his profession in Fostoria, where he is now located. Dr. Linnaeus G. Williams makes a specialty of eye and ear diseases. He was united in marriage, December 16, 1880, with Nellie B., daughter of John F. and Elizabeth (Swigart) Heilman, of Fostoria. He is a member of the State. County and Northwestern Societies. Politically he is a Republican.

ANDREW J. WILSON, grocer, Fostoria, was born in Fostoria, thi.s county, August 27, 1851, son of John and Eliza (Bucher) Wilson, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Pennsylvania; they came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1843, and Mi: Wilson operated a saw-mill up to 1882: both are residents of Fostoria at the present time. They reared a family of nine children: Charles W. (deceased), Robert C. (deceased), Andrew J., Sylvester (deceased), Horace G. (deceased), William H., Lora, Myra and Mollie. Our subject, who was reared and educated in Fostoria. at the age of eighteen began to work at the plasterer' s trade, which occupation he followed for six years, prior to which he had worked in a grocery and bakery six years. In 1877 he embarked in the grocery business in company with his brother, Robert C. , the partnership existing thi-ee years. In 1880 he purchased his brother's interest and has since conducted the business successfully being now one of the leading grocers in Fostoria. He moved into his present quarters in April, 1885, and has oue of the neatest and most complete stores of the kind in the city. Mr. Wilson was married, January 11, 1880, to Belle, datighter of Isaac Stumbaugh, of Wood County. Ohio, by whom he has two children: Harry L. and Lou. Politically he is a Republican.

LEVI WOOSTER, clerk. Fostoria, was bom in West Independence, Hancock Co.. Ohio. October 12, 1S55, son of Matthias and Catherine (Bower) Wooster. His father, who was born in Wurtemberg. Germany, April 17, 1809, immigrated to America in 1833, and located in Allegheny County, Pemi., where he worked at the shoe-maker's trade up to 1838, whenhe removed to Stark County. Ohio, auil there remained for seven j'ears; in 1845 he located in Big Lick Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, and in 1855 settled in We.st Independence, where he resided until his death; he died May 24, 1884, in his seventy-sixth year. His wife, also a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, died July 8, 1875, in her sixty-second year. They had ten children, of whom six survive: Catherine, wife of Hemy Ernest; Mary, wife of Peny Woaks; Eliza, wife of William Lawhead; George; Margaret, wife of Augxist Ruch; and Levi. Our subject was reared and educated in West Independence, Ohio, and at the age of sixteen came to Fostoria and entered tjie employ of A. Scharf, with whom he remained for several years. In the spring of 1875 he entered the employ of \^'eaver & Adams, with whom he remained until the firm dissolved in the spring of 1885, when he engaged as clerk in the boot and shoe store of T. D. Adams, which position he still occupies. Mr. Wooster was man-ied, October 28, 1879, to Amanda, daughter of Andi'ew and Sarah (Bai'e) Emcrine, of Fostoria. this county, and l)y this union there is one child, Laila. Mr. and Mrs. Wooster are members of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu-ch. In politics he is a Democrat.

GEORGE E. YARGER, sample and billiard parlor, Fostoria, was born in Thompson Township, this county, November 3, 1851, son of Benevel and Hettie (Campbell) Yarger, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of German descent, the latter of Scotch parentage, Benevel Yarger, a tailor by occupation, located at Flat Rock, this county, in 1851, and there worked at his trade until 1861, when he removed to Carey, Ohio, and in 18G6 to Wanatah, Laporte Co., Ind., where he now resides. Of a family of twelve children oirr subject is the only one residing in this coimty. He was educated in the common schools, and Bryant &i Stratton's Business College at Chicago. He left home when seventeen years of age. and after a varied life, in which he engaged in several business ventiues in different sections of the county, he located in Fostoria in June, 1881. Mr. Yarger was man-ied, July 17, 1881, to Ellen, daughter of Henry and Anna Maraches, of Big Spring Township, this county. Her parents, natives of Germany, settled in Big Spring Township in 1832. Mrs. Yarger is a member of the Catholic Chiu'ch. In October, 1882, Mr. Yarger embarked in his present business. He is an affable, agi-i>eable gentleman, and his genial, pleasant manner has won liim hosts of friends. Politically he is a Democrat.