Loudon Township (part 1 of 2)

Loudon Township

GEOKGE D. ACKER, farmer, P.O., Fostoria.wiis horn in Cnar'ioii County. Ponn., February 6. 1884, son of Goorgp and Cathorino (Delp) Acker, of German descent, ami who settled in Washington Township. Hancock Co., Ohio, in April, 1853. They were parents of ten children, of whom nine grew to maturity: Mary, wife of Enoch Farmer: Susan, wife of Audi-idge Cathon: George D.; Christian K. ; Andrew I.; William J. : Warren A.; Thomas G., SevillaE., wife of Jacob Eckert. and Ellen J., wife of Robert Hooton. Our subject remained in his native county until eleven years of age, then moved with his parents to Mahoning County, Ohio, where they resided eight years. George D. Acker received a common school education, and in \S^)H located in Fostoria. serving a throe years' apprenticeship at the shoe- maker's trade with J. Q. Albert, after which he worked as journeyman up to 1802. During the late war of the Rebellion he enlisted, August IS, 1802, in Company I^ One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantiy, serving as a private up to April 0, 1803, when he was promoted to second lieutenant, and January 0. 1805, was promoted to tir.st lieutenant. June 15, 1803. he was wounded, taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., and confined in Libby Prison eleven months; from there he was transferred successively to Danville, Va.. Macon and Savannah, Ga., Charleston and Columbia. S. C., escaping fi'om the last named point November 3, 1804. He reported to the Union Army at Dalton, Ga., whence he was sent to Gen. Steedman, at Chattanooga, Tenn. , and ordc^red to the officers' hospital on Lookout Mountain. January- 20, 1805, he reported in pi>rson to Secretary Stanton, at W^ashington, D. C. , by whom he was given thirt}- days to report to his regiment. After rejoining bis regiment he was sent before a board of medical examiners, who ordered his discharge on account of disaliility March 10, 1805. He immediately returned to Fostoria, this county, and was apjiointed street commissioner for one year. After this he engaged as clerk till 18 < 4, when he was elected .sheriff of Seneca County and re-elected in 1870, serving two terms; in 1871t Mr. Acker located on the farm he now occupies in Loudon Township. He was man-ied. May 3, -1857, to Julia A., daughter of Washington and Mary Henry, of Fostoria, Ohio, and by her he has had three children: Elmer W., Frank (deceased) and Ada (deceased). Mr. Acker is n F. & A. M. . and a member of the G. A. R. He was a member of Fostoria city council in 1800. Politically he is a Democrat.

THOMAS D. ADAMS, merchant. Fostoria, was born in Washington Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, February 27, 1848, son of Jonathan and Margery (Dillon) .Vdams, the former a native of Jefferson County. Ohio, and the latter of Virginia. Jonathan Adams was a pioneer of Washington Township, Han cock County, first entering and clearing a tract of eighty acres of land, and hiafterward purchased the farm he now occupies, most of which he also improved. Ho had a family of five children, of whom two sur\'ive: Emma (Mrs. W. W. Earnest) and Thomas D. Our subject was reared and educated in his native county and lived on the home farm until 1874. In 1875 he located in Fostoria and embarked in dry goods business in partnershi|) with Alpheus Weaver, which existed up to March, 1885, when the firm dissolved and Mr. Adams etitcred the boot and shoe trade, having one of the finest stores in northern

Ohio, where he carries a stuck of gooils miequaled in the State. Mr. Adams was married. November U. 187N. to Minnie, daughter of Andrew Bueher, of Fostoria. and l)y her he has one child - Verda L. Mrs. Adams is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Adams is a stockholder in the First National Bank of Fostoria. and was elected one of its directors in Januaiy. 1S84. Pulitically he is a Democrat.

JOHN Q. ALBERT, shoe-maker. Fostoria. was born in Lancaster County. Penn. . March '), 1S27. son of Daniel B. and Ann M. (Free) All)ert. natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent, who settled in Perry Township, \\'ood Co., Ohio, in ISHT. where his father, who was a farmer by occupation, entered eighty acres of land in the then xmbroken wilderness, which he cleared and iui proved, and where he resided up to 1878, when he moved to Fostoria and hendied the following spring in his eighty-fourth year. The family of Daniel B. Albert consisted of five childi-eu: John Q.. Mary A. (Mrs. John Addlesparger), Elizabeth (Mrs. Ephraim Hughes), Sophia (]Mrs. Philip Kepple) and Henry F.. who resides on the old homestead. Our subject came to Fostoria when si.xteen years of age. and served an appreuticeshiji of two years at the shoe-maker's trade. and at the age of nineteen embarked in business for himself, which he has carried on to the present time (thirty-nine years). He was married, in April, 18411. to Catherine, daughter of George and Sarah Histe, of Fostoria. by whom he has nine chikb'en living: Florence (Mrs. C. Stockwell). Ida (Mrs. George Boly), Fatama (Mrs. J. Starns), Alice, Stephen D.. John, Howard, James and Moixis P. Mr. Mbert served three years in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting in Company I. One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1S61. and was honorably discharged at the close of the war in 18(i5. He was in the battles of Winchester. Berryville. Hunter's Raid, also New Market and Piedmont, W. Va., in all twenty-two battles and sku-mishes; was taken prisoner at Winchester and sent to Belle Isle, remaining thirty days, when he was paroled and exchanged: was again taken prisoner at Benyville and sent to Salisbury, N. C. . where he remained six months and was paroled at the close of the war. Mr. Albert is a F. & A. M. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN ANDES, carriage manufactiirei-. Fostoria. was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 14, 1830, son of Peter W. and Margaret (Henry) Andes. He was reared in his native land until sixteen years of age, when he came U> America and located in Tiffin. Oliio. where he learned the general blacksmith trade and remained four years. He then took a trip through the West, retiu'uing to this county in 18fi(^ and locating in Fostoria. where he worked as journeyman for five years and in IS'lo he embarked in l)usiness for himself, which he has conducted successfully to the j)resent time. He was married, May (). 1S6'2, to Philibema. daughter of John and Philibenia (Game) Rice, of Loudon Township, this county, and by her he has foiu- children; Matilda (Mrs. Willis Howell). Charles. Nettie and John W. IN'L-.^aud Mrs. Andes are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Andes is one of the leading and public spirited citizens of Fostoria. and has done much to aid the improvement of the city. In 1878 he built the '" Andes Block." three stories high. dimensions ()f)xl()(), the ground floor containing three large stores with basements, and the u])per part four large commodious offices, while in the rear is a large opera house, one of the finest in this section of the State, having a seating capacity for 800 people, with opera folding chairs, stage '24x1)4 feet, and full sets of scenery. Mr. Andes is a member of the I. O. O. F. He has held the office of township trustees seven years in succession: in ])olitics he is a Democrat.

JOHN' W. AKNOLD, fiiniKU-, P. O. Fustoria. was l)orii in riiila<l<.li)bia, I'ciiii., Mairli 'JU, ISIN. sou of Levi and Hannah ( \\ri<^ht) Aruold, natives of New Jersey. Levi Arnold, a carpenter by trade (an occupation he folhnvcd for many yeai-s in Phihulel])hia and New York), moved, in 1881, with his fami ly to Goshen Townahij), Columbiana (now Mahoning) Co., Ohio, and en}^a<;ed in farming there until his death. Our subject was ivared in Philadelphia, and there received a limited education in the schools of his day. Septcinl)er 1, l.S4'J, he was united in marriage with Hannah S. . daughter of Daniel and Klizal)eth (Stratton) Dole, of (xoshen, Ohio, and by this union there were seven ,rhihlr(!n. of whom live survive: Lewis D., Martha (Mrs. .James M. Elwell(. Charlotte (Mrs. Volney Doe), Elizabeth (Mrs. lOmery Finch) and .John L. .Vftcr his marriage Mr. Arnold engaged in farming in Mahoning County until ISt")!, when he moved to this county and settled in Loudon Townshij) on the farm he now occu])ies, about half of which was already cleared anil about half he cleared himself, erecting then-on his pres<Mit buildings. He has served his township as trustee two terms and as justice of the peace twenty -one consecutive years. Politically lie has been a Republican since the organization of the jiarty.

ABRAHAM .VSH. retired. Fostoria. was born in Bedford County. Penn., -June 14. IN24. son of Jacob and Sarah (Kountz) .\sh, natives of Maryland and who came to Ohio in 1S.51. settling in Liberty Township, this countv. entering acres of land fi'om the Government, a ])art of which they ch-ared and improved and there resided until theii' death. They were foiu' weeks making the joiuMiey with a three-horsi" team fi'om Bedford County. Their family consisted of six children: .lolm. deceased: Ivlmund. deceased; Wesley, deceased; -Vbrahain: Harriet, Mrs. Benjamin Lewmau, and Jacob, the latter residing on the old homestead. Jacob Ash. Sr. , died in |.S."):{ at the age of sixty-three years. He left each of his four sons, then living, eighty acres of land an<l his daughter money in jnoportion. Our subject whs reared in Liberty Townshi|) from seven years of age and received a limited education in the district schools. He was )irincipally engaged in f.u'ming up to ISTi^, at which time he embarked in mercantile trade in Kansas, in which he was interested for ten years, when he retu-ed from business. He laid out and had surveyed the present village of Kansas, in the intere.st of his brother Jacob. Mr. Ash was instrumental in getting a |K>stoflice establisheil at Ivansas. and was the first postmaster of the l)lace. holding that jiosition for eight years. He sen-ed as justice of the peace of Liberty Townshij) three years. During the late war of the [{cbellion he served as ca[)tain of Company E. One Hundred and Sixty fourth Oliio National Guards, foiu- months, and n-ceived an honoral)le discharge. He was twice married, tirst to Miss Barbara Flack, daughter of .Vdam and Mary Flack, who settled in Liberty Township in 18'2(). His second man-iage was with Mrs. Caroline Young, widow of Samuel Young and daughter of John Stumbaugh, formerly of Hancock County. Ohio. Mr. ;inil ^Irs. Ash are memb<>rs of the United Brethren Church. In politics he is a Republican.

GODFREY BILJ'^S, farmei-. P. O. Fostoria. was born in Wurtemberg, (iermany. March -l. 1S2'.», son of I''rederick and Dora (Heckell Biles, who immigrated to America in 1.S8I and located in Columbiana County. Ohio. His father died in Stark ("ounty. Ohio, and his mother in this county. Our sul) ject lived in Stark County until fourteen years <jf age, when he wi-nt to Tiffin. Ohio, where he worked by the day and month for fifteen months. From 1^44 to 1847 lie served an a])j>renticeshiii at the carpenter's trade, after which hn worked as a journeyman in different sections of the county u]) to 18r)(». Fi-bruar\ 1^. IS.")S. hi. was married to Man'E., daughter of .fohn and Esther

(Spangler) Betts, uatives of Pennsylvania and pioneers of Jackson Township, Sandusky Co. , Ohio, and by this union there were seven children, of whom five survive: John F. , George K., Charles W., Frederick A. and Lula G. In 1861 Mr. Biles engaged in farming in Green Creek Township, Sandusky Co. , Ohio, where he remained until 1805, when he moved to Loudon Township, this county, to the farm he now occupies. He cleared a portion of his farm and made many improvements, erecting his present tiue brick residence in 1875. He and his wife are members of the United Brethi-en Church. Politically he is a Republican.

AUGUST E. BLESSING, dealer in furniture, Fostoria, was born in the province of Wurtemberg, Germany, August 17, 1854; son of Michael and Margaret (Frosch) Blessing. He was educated iu his native land, and at the age of fourteen, immigrated to America, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where he served an apprenticeship of three years at cabinet-making, finishing in the establishment of Hardt & Malone. In 1873 he went to Medina, Ohio, where he worked at his trade up to 1880, when he located in Fostoria in the furniture business, and has occupied his present elegant quarters, in the "Foster Block, " since March, 1883. He occupies two floors and liasement, which are filled with the largest stock and latest designs in furniture to be found in the city. Mr. Blessing maiTied, October 8, 1879, Sarah C. , daughter of James H. and Jane (Hervey) Green, of Medina, Ohio, and by her he has one child, Jennie M. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P.. and R, A. Mr. Blessing is one of the live enterprising young business men of the city. Politically he is a Republican. JOHN A. BRADNER. attorney and justice of the peace, Fostoria, was born at Niagara Falls, N. Y. , August 13, 1833, son of William and Laura (Everinghaui) Bradner, natives of New York, and who settled in Perry Township, Wood Co.. Ohio, in 1S49. Our subject was reared at Niagara Falls, where he was educated in the common schools and Lewistou Academy. When sixteen years of age he came with his parents to Ohio, and was manager of his father's store at Mill Grove, Wood County, for six years, when he purchased the business, which he earned on for two years. In 1859 he went to Fremont, Ohio, and acted as manager of a warehouse for about four years. In March, 1863, he located in Fostoria where he has since resided, and the same year embarked in the hardware and stove trade in which he was interested xvp to 1 872, when he was biu-ned out. He has been also largely engaged as a contractor, having improved most of the principal streets of Fostoria, doing $16,000 worth of work in that line in 1883. He also built nineteen miles of the "Nickel Plate" Railroad; thirty-five miles of the Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad and several miles of the Lake Erie & ^Wstern Railroad. He is also extensively interested in the limekiln and quarry business. Mi-. Bradner was married, January 8. 1854, to Catharine, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Phillips, of JeiTy City, Ohio, by whom he has following childi'en: Catherine (wife of Samuel Lynn). Rosa (wife of Brice M. Stout), Martin. Mary, Frank, Hariy and John R. Mr. Bradner is now serving his sixth successive term as justice of the peace of Fostoria. and was once defeated by a small majority for county commissioner. He is a F. & A. ]M. , and a member of the I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Republican.

ALEXANDER BROWN, attorney, Fostoria, was born in Perry County, Ohio, ]\Iay '27, 1832, son of Matthew and Mary (Queen) Brown, natives of Virginia and pioneers of Perry County, Ohio, and who removed to Plain Township, Wood Co., Ohio, in 1863. there residing until their death: the mother dying in 1865. aged seventy-six, and the father in fall of 1884 in his niuoty-iiintb _vi>!ir. Our siibject, who was reared ami cilupatod in Perry County, studied law with William Spencer, Esej.. of Somerset. Ohio, was admitted to the bar at Perrysburir. Wood County, August III, IStU, and began to practice his profession the same year. He was elected prosecuting attorney of ^\'ood County, two terms. In LS72 he located in Fostoria. this county, where he has had a successful pi-actice to the present time, and since bST'.t has been associated with Charles L. Guernsey. ]\Ir. Brown was married, in June, 1853, to Mary A., daughter of David \V. and Jane (Higgins) Pugh. of Somerset, Pen-y Co., Ohio, and by this union he has had ten children: Minnie (wife of Charles L. Guernsey). Ida (wife of J. C. Hagrel). Anna (wife of Lyman Fox). John (deceased). Jennie, Mabel, May, Chloe. Jessie and Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the Presbyterian Church. He has served Fostoria as member of the council one term, and as city solicitor three years and six months. Politically he is a Republican.

WILLIAM T. BKOWN, contractor, plasterer and stone mason. Fostoria. was Dorn in Belmont County, Ohio, November 28, 1829: son of "William and Octavia (Kendle) Brovvu, natives of Culpeper County, Va. , and who settled in Big Lick Township. Hancock Co.. Ohio, in lS;-i4. William Brown, who was a blacksmith l)y trade, worked at that occupation in Hancock County until his death; he died in 187.S, at the age of seventy-seven years. Our subject was re.'Q'ed and educated and learneil his trade in Hancock County, and there lived (with the exce])tion of three years when he resided in Allegan. Mich.), till 1S07, when he located in Fostoria. this county, where he has since resided. He was the contractor in building the Andes Oi)era House and the Central Hotel, and has erected many other Ijuildings in Fostoria. He was married. September 4, lSr)2, to Ruth A., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Albert) Hallowell. of Big Lick Township, Hancock Co. . Ohio, and by her he has live children living: Wealtha J.. Irene. Theodosia, J. S. and Orlo E. Octavia K. and Elizabeth A. (twins), eldest daughters of our subject and wife, were born May 1"), lSr>4, and both died of diiJitheria: Elizabeth .V.. died Feliruary '.^, bS()8: Octavia K.. died April 20. 18(58. Mrs. Brown and daughters are members of the Methodist Episco])al Church. Politicallv. ^Ii-. Brown is a Be])ublican.

BAETHOLOMEA\' L. CAPLES. retired. Fostoria, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, November 21, 1812: son of Robert F. and Charlotte L. Caples, who settled in Jackson Township, this county, in 1832. They were the parents of eleven chiUh-en. of whom eight are now living: Bartholomew L.. Robert C, Philip D.. Charlotte L.. Henry L.. Luther W., Elizabeth S. and John F. Our subject, who received a liberal education in the schools of his day, when five years of age moved with his parents to Wayne County. Ohio, where he resided fill they removed to Seu"ca County, Ohio. Shortly after his people came to this county Bartholomew L. went to what is now Ashland County, where he engaged as a clerk in the mercantile business, and in 1835 located Jit Findlay, Ohio, where he eml>arked in mercantile trade on his own account. Thi-nce he moved to Fremont. Ohio, where he carried on merchandising with his brother, R. C. Caples, with whom he remained until 1847, when they dissolved partnership. He then returned to Jackson Townshiji. this county. In 1847, as brigadier general of the militia district, with headquarters at Fremont, he raised a company which subse(|Uently did sei-^-ice in the Mexican wal'. Mr. Caples was mairied. at Fremont, Ohio, March 4. 1841, to Catherine A., daughter of Isaac and Martlia Norton, nf Sandusky County, Ohio, and by this union had three childri'n: Martha A.. Charlotte E. and Harriet A. Mr. Cajiles has served on the board of school directors for twelve years, was marshal two years, street commissioner two years, justice of the peace thnw years, nad as mayor of Fostoria two years. He is a memlier of the Methodist Episcoj)al Church. In polities he is a Republican. Is a Master Mason, ami has served his lodge as secretaiy for al)out a quarter of a ceutlU'V.

ROBERT C. CAPLES. physician. Fostoria. was born in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co.. Ohio, July 81. 1815: son of Robert F. and Charlotte L. (LafFer) Caples. who settled in Seneca County. Ohio, in 1S32, locating in the southwest corner of Jackson Township; the former a native of Baltimore County, Md. . the latter of Greensburg. Westmoreland Co. , Penn. Our subject was reared in Wayne County, Ohio, until seventeen years of age. when he came with his parents to this county, his early education being received in the schools of his day. In 1 S8S he began the study of medicine at Risdon, in the office of Dr. Marcus Dana, with whom he remained three years. In 1842-48 he attended a course of lectures at Geneva Medical College, of Gen eva, N. Y. . graduating therefi'om in 1848. and in the summer of the same year began the practice of medicine in Risdon (now Fostoria). where he has been in active ])ractice to the present time. He practiced alone up to IS'ifi. when Dr. R. W. Hale became associated with him, forming the partnership that exists at the present time. Drs. A. M. Blackman, A. L. Longfellow and George L. Hoege have been associated with him at periods between 1800 and 1864. since which time the Arm has been Hale & Caples. Dr. Cajiles has been twice married, first in 1887 to Ann. daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Wilson, of Geneva. N. Y. . who bore him two children: Francis (deceased) and Emma, Mrs. Dr. G. L. Hoege (deceased). His present wife was Mary E. Barl)er. a native of Medina County, Ohio, to whom he was married April 4, 1871. By this union there are two children: Ralph C. and B\Ton E. Dr. Caples is now the oldest practising physician residing in Fostoria. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he has been identified upward of fifty years, and of which he has been steward about the same length of time. He has served in many of the city offices, one term as mayor, several terms as councilman, and has been a member of the board of education for twenty-three consecutive years, and for fifteen years was its president. He was postmaster of Risdon ^^nd('r the administration of President Van Buren. The Doctor is a member of the Northwestern Medical Society. He is a F. & A. M. : politically, a stanch Re ]iublican.

PHILIP D. CAPLES. retired. Fostoria. was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March -"). 1816. son of Robert F. and Charlotte L. Caples, natives of Mary land and Pennsylvania, respectively, and who about 18111 moved to Wayne County. Ohio, and there lived till 1882. when they settled in Jackson Township, this county. Robert F. Caples died in 1884 and Philip D. was left with his father's family to provide for. Our suljject received but a limited educa tion. and was engaged in farming for several years. He was married, in De cember. 1880. to Sarah, daixghter of Major Case and Mary Brown, and liy this union were six children of whom four are now living: Mary A. . Lucy E. . Frank and Fred. This wife dying September 28. 1877. Mr. Caples man-ied. Septem ber 18, 1878. Mrs. Harriet J. Lewis, widow of (reorge Lewis and daughter of David and Mary Ritchart, of Seneca County, Ohio. In 18,")8 Mr. Caples came. to Fostoria and engaged as clerk with Foster & Son. with whom he continued aboiit twelve years, at which time the old firm merged in Foster. Olmsted Sc C'o. , Mr. Caples becoming one of the partners ; this partnershi]) existing up to 1868. Mr. Cai)les then eml)arked in thi' queensware and grocer}' business, which he continued up to 1880. when he retired from !)usiness. He has been a sacC(>ssful business man and has accumulated a tine ^)I-upel-ty. He served as a in(>mber of the town council for six years. He and bis ^vife are members of the Methodist Episcojtal Church.

FRANK CAPLES, book-kee])er. Fostoria. was Ixirn in Fostoria. this connty. October IT. l.sr)4; son of Philij) D.. and Sarah (Brownl Cajjles. Frank C'aples was reared in Fostoria and educated in the Ohio W'esleyau I'nivei-sity at Delaware. Ohio, and at the Eastman Business (^jllei^e, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. In I NT;! he engaged as a clerk in the store of Foster & Co. , which positit)n he retained for live years. In ISTS Mi-. Caples embarked in the grocery trade, with Rawson Crocker as partner, and with him he was associated in l)usiness up to ISSO. when they sold their stock of merchandise to P. D. Caples. In ISSl Frank Ca])les (>ntered the dry goods store of Col. L. J. Hissoug as book-keej)er and clerk, which positions he now (occupies. He was united in marriage. May 2(1, IST"). with Josie. daughter of Benjamin and Eliza (Cnim) Leonard, of Fostoria, Ohio, and by her h(> has one child Harry L. INIi'. Caples is a F. it A. M. . a member of the K. of P. and K. of H. Politically he is a Republican.

JAMES C;HRIST0PH0RY, pastor of St. Patrick's Church. P. O. Bascom, was born in Luxemburg. Germany, in ISIS, son of Michael and Mary (Bonefas) Christophory. He was reared and educated in Luxemburg, and studied theology and philosophy at Cleveland, Ohio, where he was ordained to the priesthood. His first charge was St. ilichael's Church, at Ntnih Ridge. Defiance ('o. . Ohio, where he remained from ISTS to ISS], when he was transferred to his present charge of St. Patrick's Church, in Loudon Township, which was establislied in !N()1.

AMBROSE C-ORY. farmer, Fostoria. was lioru in Suscjuehanna County. Peini.. May '2\). IS'J."): son of Samuel P. and Serviah (Foster) Corj', former of whom died in 184(5. and the latter in 18S2. In 1S82 our subject came to Peny Township. Wood Co., Ohio, with his parents, was reared ou a fanu and leceived a common school education. February 14. lSr)4. he w.as united in maniage with Amanda, daughter of Thomas and Catherine' Kelly, of AVashiugton Township, Hancock County, by whom he has three chihb-en : Howard. Katie S. and Thomas H. After his marriage Mr. Cory continued to live in Perrv To\vuship till the fall of ISfH. when he moved to Fostoria. where ho now resides. He is ownei- of a tine farm of eighty acres in Wood County, Ohio, as well as eighteen acres of land in Fostoria on which he resides, and which is one of the best improved i)laeos in the city. He is a worthy citizen, universally respected. His maternal grandfather. Asa Foster, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.

DANIEL CRAMER. ri>tired farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Yoik County, Penn.. August '22. ISIS; son of John and Catherine (Slotei Cramei-. who settled in Loudon Townshij). this county, in 1S8.S. and jmrchased lliO acres of land, most of which they desuvd and improved and where they lived; here the father died, in IS."),"), in his sixty-fifth year: and the mother in ISM, in her sixty second year. The family of John and Catheiine Cramer, consisted of ten children: Daiiiel, Henry, John, Mary (deceased). Mainiel, .\dam. Mill iam, Sophia (Mrs. Peter Wickerham), Siu-ah fMi-s. Augustus Elliott) and Levi (deceased). Our suliject was reared in his native county, ainl there rt<ceivpd a limited common school education. He came with his parents to this county in 1S3S. and was actively engaged in farming up to ISOT.whenhe retired, and now resides with his brother ^Villiam on the old homestead. He is the only member of the famih who has adhered to the (terman Lutheran Church, of

ADAM CEAMER. sexton of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Fostoria, was born in York County, Penn.. April ^50. 1827. son of John and Catherine (Slote) Cramer, who settled in Loudon Township, this county, in 1838. Our subject was reared in Loudon Township from eleven years of age. and received a limited education in the schools of his times. On reaching tnatiu-ity, he began to work as a journeyman carpenter, which trade he followed up to the breaking out of the late war of the Rebellion. In July. 1801. he enlisted in Company B, Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunte'er Infantry, and was mustered into the service in August following. He veteranized in same company and regiment Januaiy 1. 186-t: was in the battles of Chancellorsville. Gettysburg. Missionary Ridge, siege of Atlanta, siege of Savannah, and in many other engagements, and lost a leg at Averysboro. N. C March 1(). 18(55. and received an honora- V)le discharge at Columbus. Ohio. AiTgust IH. 18tjr>. In August. 1870, he was appointed postmaster of Fostoria. which position he held ten years. Since the spring of 1883 he has been sexton of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Fostoria. October 23. 1 803, Mr. Cramer was maiTied to Chi'istiana Klinger. of Clyde, and by her he has had five children, of whom three siu-vive: Ida (Mrs. H. J. Cochran). Jasper and George M. Mr. and Mrs. Cramer are active members of the Methodist Episcoxial Chiu'ch. He is a member of the G. A. R. Politicallv he is a Republican.

ROSWELL CROCKER, retired. Fostoria. was born in Washington County. N. Y., May 25, bSOfi. son of John and Lucy (Bartletti Crocker, whu came to this county in 1823. settling in Seneca Township, where they cleared and improved a farm of 180 acres, on which the motlier died. Our subject's father afterward came to Fostoria. where he resided until his death. John and Lucy Crocker had two children: Laiu-a. wife of C. AV. Foster, and Roswell. The subject of our sketch settled in what is now Fostoria in 1832; built a saw-mill, the first in the place and in the western part of the county. After conducting this mill for seven years he went to Big Spring Township, this county, where he remained for two years, and built a saw-mill and a gi'ist-mill. He then retiu-ned here, bringing his mill machinery with him. and conducted a grist-mill for several years. He has been largely interested in real estate, has platted several additions to the town of Fostoria. and is now residing in what is said to be the first fi-ame house built in Fostoria. Mr. Crocker was married, in the fall of 1836. to Sarah A., daughter of William and Anna (Giles) Cooper, of Pickaway Coimty, Ohio, by whom he had two ehildi-en: Allen (deceased), and Rawson, a merchant of Fostoria. Mi". Crocker is a rep]-(^- sentative and leading citizen of Fostoria. and has always contributed liberally of his means toward the growth and development of the place. Politically hr is a Republican.

RAWSON CROCKER, merchant. Fostoria. was born in Fostoria. this county. August 30, 1841, son of Roswell and Sarah A. (Cooper) Crocker. He was reared in Fostoria. where he received his early education. In 18()1 he attended the Ohio Wesleyan Fniversity at Delaware, Ohio. In 1805 he attended the Eastman Business College, at Poughkeepsie. N. Y. , gi-aduating therefrom the same year. In 1 857 he entered the store of Foster. Olmsted & Co., where (with the exception of the time he was at school) he served in the capacity of clerk up to 1867, when he was admitted as a partner of the tu-m. which partnership existed for six years. Mr. Crocker then served them as bookkeeper for two years, and in 1875 embarked in the real estate business, in which ho inigaged till August 27. 1877. when with Frank Caples ht' pui-chased the grocery and queensware stock of P. D. C'aples. which enterprise existed under the lirm name of Crocker & Caples till May 3, 1S7'J. when the stock was sold to P. D. Caples. who conducted the business up to ISSO, in which year he sold the building and stock of merchandise to oiu' subject, who has contin ued the concern successfully to the present time. Mr. Crocker was manird, April 2. 1807, to Lucy E. . daughter of Philij) D. and Sarah (Brown) Caples, of Fostoria. Bythis union there were seven chikhen: John R.. Charles P., Harry (deceased). Ross E. , Emma (deceased). Nellie (deceased) and Fred. Mr. Crocker is a leading merchant of Fostoria. He is a F. & A. M. , and a luember of thel. O. O. F. He has served one term as a member of the council. In politics he is a Repul)lican.

EDWARD J. CUNNINGHAM, manufacturer. Fostoria. was born in Berkeley County. Ya. . November 4. 1881. sou of Levi and Alcinda Cunningham. At tlie age of tifteen he entered a grist-mill to serve an apprenticeship at the miller's trade, remaining until twenty-one years of age. In 18r)2he came to TitKn. Ohio, where he woi-ked at his trade for his brother, J. W. Cunningham, until July. 18")4, when he went to Cambridge. Ind. , and followed his trade there one year. He then returned to Tiffin. Ohio, and with his brother. J. W., built what is now kno\vn as the Shoemaker Grist-mill, which they conducted three years. In IS")!) our subject, for the benetit of his health, took a three months' trip throiigh the South and West. On his retiu'n to Tiffin he and his brother leased the Keller Mills, which they conducted but a short time when they were burned out. our subject losing nearly all ho had. In 18')() he was idontilied with his brother in Inxilding the Clifton Mill, at Tiffin, which they ojiorated three years, when Edward J. sold out to his brother, came to Fosto ria. and built the Union Mill (now known as the Livingston Roller-mill) which he caiTied on for several years, and then sold to AVilliam Grapes. In l8fK>, with the Hon. Charles Foster. Mr. Cunningham repurchased the mill, which they conducted for fottr years. In 1871 Mr. Cunningham became, and is still, identified with the Fostoria Stave and Ban-el Works. In 1874, with Mr. Foster as a partner, he purchased the Fostoria Spoke Works, which they operated until March -"i. 1882. when they were burned out. They immediately rebuilt their factory, which is now operated under the name of the Fostoria Spoke and Bending Works. Mr. Cunningham was married. April Itj, I860, to Ann E., (hutghter of Levi and Elizabeth Keller, of this county, by whom he has five children: Clara, Minnie, Cora, Ralph and Earl. (Dur subject is a Republican in politics; has served two years as a member of the Fostoria council.

JOEL P. DeA\'OLFE. publisher Fostoria Rcrific. Fostoria. was born in Butler County. Penn. , July 8, 1853; son of Erasmus and Catharine (Christley) DeWolfe. When thirteen years of age he entered the office of the (ihiti .Sfafr Journal . at Columbus. Ohio, with which he was connected up to lS7f). when he located in Fostoria, this county, and with O. J. DeWolfe. Esq.. piu'chiLsed the Foxtoria Review, which was established in 18()], and this partnei-ship existed up to January, 1883, when oiu' subject became sole projirietor. and he has conducted it with marked success uj) to the present time. Mr. DeWolfe was maiTied. in 1872. to Clara, daughter of William and Marietta (Bowman) Mungen. of Findlay, Ohio, by whom he had two childi'en: William and Kittie. Mr. DeWolfe is a stanch supporter of the princijiles of the Republican partv. He is a F. & A. M. and a memlier of the I. O. O. F.

this count} in LSrS") and settled in Loxidon Townsliip on the farm (now owned by Georjre Dillon), on which they lived and died. Their chilib-eu were nine in numlier. Our subject, who wa.s seventeen years of age when he came to Ohio, manied. December (), 1842. Rhoda. daughter of John and Violetta (Ch'.rk) Adams, natives of Ohio and pioneer.s of Loudon Townshij), this county, aii<l by this union there were ten childi'en: Geoi'ge A\'. : Mary, deceased: Josephine, jVIi's. William Beach; Ellen; Violetta, Mrs. Oscar Wade; John Q. ; Thomas, deceased: Alpheus: Tempy, and Earl E. After his maiTiage Mi-. Dillon lived on a rented farm for three years. He then purchased the farm he now occupies, most of which he has cleared, and on which he has made all the improvements in building, etc. His farm comprises lOS acres of land, over 1(10 of which are under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Dillon is a prominent farmer and citizen of Loudon. Politicalh" he is a stanch Democrat.

GEORGE DILLON, farmer. P. O. Fostoria. was born near A\"heeling, Va., June (5, 1S20: son of Thomas and Mary (Adams| Dillon, who settled in Loxidon Township, this county, in 1835, purchasing 200 acres of land, which is now owned and occupied by oiu- subject. They had a family of nine children: Margery, widow of Jonathan Adams (deceased); Jacob (deceased); John (deceased): Martha, wife of Martin Adams: Jane, wife of James CaiTel: Thomas: George: Mary, wife of Charles Runnels: and Robert (deceased). Thomas Dillon (the father) died in 188(5. The old homestead came into the possession of our subject in 1860. He has since added to this property until now his far7u com])rises 825 acres, of which lUO are improved, well drained and under a high state of cultivation. jVir. Dillon has l)eeu twice married, his first wife, Margery, was a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Adams, of Loudon Townshij). and by her he had six children: Thomas; George W. ; Jane, wife of Alonzo Marietta: Annetta, wife of George M'oleder: Eli; Robert (deceased). His present wife, Melinda, daughter of Abraham and Sophia Shouj), of Hancock County, has borne to him live children: Edwin A.. Alpheus. Agues, Rosa and Cora. Mr. Dillon, one of the leading and pushing farmers of the townshij). has held the office of trustee two terms, and has served in minor offices. Politically he is a Democrat.

A. E. EBERSOLE. veterinary surgeon, Fostoria, was born in Loudon Townshij), this county, June 18, 1848; son of Peter and Elizabeth (Fisher) Ebersole. His |)aternal grandfather, Peter Ebersole, a native of Lancaster County, Penn,, settled in Loudon Townshij). this county, in 1881. clearing and imj)roving a farm on which he lived until death; he died in 1857, at the age of seventy-one years. Four of his chikli-en siu'vive him: John P., Elizabeth (Mrs. William Green), Peter and Manassa. Peter, the father of our subject, a farmer and stock-dealer by occuj)ation, resided in Loudon Townshij). this county, from 1881 to 188l). when he moved to Sedalia. Mo., where he now resides. His children were eight in number: Isaiah. Milton (killed at Kenesaw Mountain in 18<H), Austin. Alvin E.. Amanda (Mrs. Mjirion D. Ham mond). Neri. John (dt»ceased) and Marilla (deceased). Our subject was reared in Loudon Townshij), this county, and educated in its common schools and at Rejiublic Academy. In 1865 he entered the drag store of Hershiser & Myers, in Fostoria. as clerk, in which capacity he served until 1868, when he embarked in the business for himself at Bowling Green, Ohio, where he remained uj) to 1874. He then opened the first stone quarry in Fostoria, continuing in the stone business two years, when he engaged in milling, which he followed uj) to 1880. He then took a course of instruction at the Ontario Veterinary College at Toronto, Canada, and in 1881 began the practice of his pioi'cs.sion in Fostoria. where he has since done a successful business. Mr. Ebersole was maiTied, October 20, KSfU). to Clara J., daughter of Monis P. and Jane M. (Seiirles) Sldnner. of Fostoria. By this union there are four cliildren: Frank, Mary, Myra and Earl. ^Ir. and Mrs. Ebersole are memliers of the Methodist Episeojjal Church. He is assistant chief of the Fo.storia Fire Department and president of the Hook and Ladder Comjiany. In jiolitics he is a Democrat.

JOHN P. EBERSOLE. boot and shoe merchant, Fostoria. was born in Hancock County. Ohio, March 9, ISfiO, son of Neri and Sisson (Hemming) Ebersole. His paternal grandfather, John P. Ebersole, a native of Pennsylvania, settled in Big Lick Township in 1831, and his paternal great grandfather. Peter Ebersole, settled here at the same time. His maternal grandfather, (xeorge \V. Hemming, a native of Pennsylvania, was among the ]noueers of Loudon Township. Our subject w'as reared in Hancock County. Ohio. :'.ud was educated in the common and select schools. He moved with his parents to Fostoria in 187f), and in 1878 entered the store of Foster, Snyder & Co., serving as clerk up to the winter of 1883. February 15, 1883, he embarked in the boot and shoe business. He cai'ries a large stock of the finest goods, and by strict attention to the wants of his patrons has built up an extensive trade. He is one of the jirominent and enterprising joung business men of the city. Politically he is a Ile]mblican.

J. JACOB EISSLER. carriage manufactm-er. Fostoria, was born in 'W'urtemb(>rg, Germany, October 3, 1838. son of John and Bosina (Ganger) Eissler. He was reared and educated in his native land, and there served an a[)j)renticeship of four years with his father at the general blacksmithing trade. In ISC)") he immigrated to America, and located in St. Louis, Mo., where he worked at his trade one year. In 18()f) he settled in Fostoria. Ohio, and eml)ark(>d in business in compan}' with John G. Rothackcr. This partnership existed twelve years, and then Mr. Eissler piu'chased Mr. Rothacker's interest in the business, which he has since successfully conducted alone. Our subject was married. September 19. 18(57, to Caroline L. . daughter of Charles and Eliza (Griehban) Bobsien. of Fostoria, Ohio, and by her he has the follow ing name^l children: Charles H. . Minnie F. , Louise M., Maiy R., Frederick G.. Frank J. and John L. ^Ir. and Mrs. Eissler are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is a representative citizen of Fostoria. Politically he is a Democrat.

ANDREW EMERINE. banker. Fostoria, was born near Wurtemburg, Germany, December 3, 1830, son of George and Laura (Hine) Emerine, who immigi'ated to America in 1835, and settled in Liberty Township, this county. Here his father cleared and improved a farm, on which he resided lifteeu years; then went to Sandusky, Ohio, where he cleared another farm, and in 18')] located in Washington Township. Hancock Co.. Ohio, where he lived until his death; he (?ied at the age of ninety-three years. George Emerine was twice maiTii'd. By his first wife there were three children: Michael. Joseph and Andrew: and by his second union were seven children, six of whom are now living: George, John, Nicholas, Catherine, Lawrence and Thony. Oiu- subject was reared in Seneca County. Ohio, where he served an apprenticeship at the saddler's trade. He embarked in the saddle and harness business for himself in Fostoria in 1849, which he followed up to 1877, after which he engaged in farming and brokerage till 1SS3, when he was elected president of the First National Bank of Fostoria, which position he now holds. He hius been twice married: first. October 3, 1800, to Sarah, daughter of Samuel

Bare, of Fostoria. by whom he had two childi-en: Alonzo. cashior of the First National Bank; and Amanda, wife of Levi Wooster. ]\Ir. Emeiine was married, on second occasion, November 25, ]8n;5, to Amy, daughter of Frank Noble, of Ontario, by whom he has five children: Sarah, Lucy, Cora, Andrew and Amy. Mr. and Mrs. Emerine are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Democrat.

FRANK ENCiSTROM, contractor, Fostoria, was born in Sweden August 'M, 184S, son of John and Helena (Freburg) Engstrom. He was reared and educated in his native land, and came to America in ISTO. In 1871 he located in Fostoria and engraved as a contractor, Imildinw and grading twentr miles of the Mansfield. Coldwater & Lake Michigan liailroad. He then built fourteen miles of the Baltipiore & Ohio line in company with Samuel Good, after which he took a contract for building a portion of the " Nickel Plate " Road in company with J. A. Brander, with whom he was also associated in grading and improving the streets of Fostoria. In 1882 he purchased the property known as the Fostoria House, which he is rebuilding and improving for the xmi'pose of opening a first-class hotel, one promising to be a valuable addition to the business interests of Fostoria. INIr. Engstrom was maii'ied. May 4, ]8T<), to Maiy, daughter of Dr, G. A. and Mary ( Angeny) Hudson, of Bucyrus. Ohio, by whom he has one child. Earl. Mi-, and Mrs. Engstrom are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is an enterprising and worthy citizen of Fostoria. and is investing his means toward the improvement and development of the place. Politicallv he is a Republican.

PHILIP FAULHABER (deceased) was horn in Canton, Ohio, July 5, 1830, son of Louis and Louisa (Munsinger) Faulhaber, natives of Germany, and who came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1838. Louis Faulhaber died in 1839, and Philip moved with his mother to Tiffin, Ohio, and was ihere reared and educated. About 1S51 he located in Fostoria and embarked in the clothing business. Octolier 21, 1855, he was united in marriage with Sydua J., daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Loroh) Kelley, pioneers of Washington Township, Hancock Co. , Ohio, and later of Fostoria. The issue of this union was three children: Alice (deceased), John L. and Kittie !M. At the breaking out of the late war of the Rebellion in iStjl, !Mi-. Faulhaber sold his business, and in October of that year he raised Company B, Fifty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he went out as captain, and was killed at Chickasaw Bayou, near Vicksburg, Miss., December 28, 18fi2. Mr. Faiilhaber was a member of the German Reformed Chvu'ch, a worthy citizen, esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the I. O, O. F. Politically he was a Democrat.

ELI FEBLES, clergyman and teacher, Fostoria. was born in Pennsylvania September U, 1831, son of Frederick and Christiana (Kempher) Febles, who settled in Perry Township, M'ood Co., Ohio, in 1839, where they resided six years and then removed to Jackson Townshiji, this coiuity, where they remained Tuitil their death, the mother dying in 1S()3 and the father in 187('). They endiu'ed many of the hardships and trials of pioneer life, and had a family of twelve children, seven of whom survive: Eli, George, Sophia, Frances, Ann, Sarah alid Louisa. Frederick Febles had served as township trustee of Jackson Town.ship for' several terms, and was respected by all who knew him. Eli Febles was reared on a farm, received a good English education, and was for a time a student of Heidelberg College and of the Delaware University. He was a teacher in the common schools of Seneca County for many years, and taught one term in Texas, and for seven or eight rears in Kansas. In 1850

^[i-. Fobles was licensed to preach by Presiding Elder M'esley J. ^\'ells. of the Fiiidlay District Central Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch, and was ordained a deacon by Bishop Jlorris at the conference held at Findlay, Ohio, in 1S()'.(. He has served as clerk and trustee of Jackson Township, this county, and in 1800 was one of tlie land apjiraisers. Mr. Febles was married. December 8(\ 18IV2, to Sarah J., daughter of Peter Singer, of Near Loclq^ort. N. Y. The issue of this union was two children: Libbie E.. l)orn July 2. 181)1, and Cora B., born October IT, \Xf\C). Mr. Febles removed to Garnett, Kas. , in 1872, where ho resident until 1NS8, when he retvu-ned to his old home in Ohio, and now resides in Fostoria.

BURTIS W. FINCH, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was bom in Scipio Township, this county. March 16, 184(5, son of Bellana and Frances (Bolte) Finch, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Germany. His paternal grandfiither. James Finch, a native of New York, settled in Scipio Township in 18;34, and afterward removed to Hancock County, where he died: his family consisted of six chikb'en: Albert (deceased), Bellana (deceased^, Jonathan. Sarah A.. Arad and Jasou (deceased). The maternal grandfather of oiu- suliject was Harman Bolte. a native of Germany, and a pioneer of Thompson Township, this county. Bellana Finch, father of om' subject, was nineteen yeai's of age when he came to this county, and June 9, 1844, he married Frances Bolte, by whom he had three children: Bernard T. (deceased). Biuiis W. and Emory T. Bellana Finch lived until ISSS in Scipio Township, thence removed to Washington Township. Hancock County, where he resided until his death; he died August 81. iSTiJ. in his tifty-ninth year. -His widow died May 27. 1879. at the age of hfty-four. The subject of this sketch received a limited education in the schools of liejuiblic and A\'ashington Township. March lo, 1S70, he manned Mary C, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Dippelhoffer) Coleman, and by this union there are thi-ee childi-en: Annie C, Nettie M. and Mollie C. After his mairiage Mr. Finch engaged in farming in Hancock County. In 1873 he located eighty acres in "Washington Township (a part of the old homestead left him by his father), where he resided until the spring of 1880. He then moved to Loudon Township, this county, on the farm he now owns and occupies, comprising 120 acres of land. KX) of which are under a high state of cultivation. Since coming into possession of this property Mr. Finch has made many improvements in his buildings, and has now one of the finest farms in the township. During his residence in Washington Township he served two terms as ti'ustee. Politically he is a stanch Democrat.

GEORGE FLECHTNER, butcher, Fostoria, was born in Bavaria, Ger many, August 1, 1850, son of John P. and Hannah (Knopf) Flechtner, who came to America in 1878. and located in Fostoria, Ohio. Their childi-eu were live in nimiber: August, George. Jacob, Pauline and Emma {'Mrs. Fred Miller). Our subject was reared and educated in Germany, where he learned the trade he now ft)llows. He came to America in 1872, and located in Fostoria, this county, where he worked in the market of George Hoyar and others for two and one-half years. In 187.3 he embarked in business for himself, and has carried on same successfully to the present time. His brother Jacob has been associated with him since August 1, 1879. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, November 28, 1879. with Margaret, daughter of John and Rosina (Eissler) Reber, of Fostoria. The issue of this union is two children: Edward and Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. Flechtner are members of the Genuan Lutheran Church. Politically he is a stanch Democrat.

CHARLES W. FOSTER, deceased, was born iu North Braintree, Worcester Co., Mass., November 21, 1800, and at the age of eighteen year> removed with his parents, William and Elizabeth (Nichols) Foster, to Monroe County, N. Y. In 1820 our subject came to Seneca County. Ohio, where he remained a short time. June 7, 1827, he married Laura, daughtei- of John and Lucy (Bartlett) Crocker, who settled in Seneca Township, this county, in 1823. After his mamage Mr. Foster was engaged in business in Seneca Townshij) for two years. He then removed to Hopewell Township, where he had l()0 acres of land, which he sold in a few years, and, with the proceeds, in 1882, he and his father-in-law (who had more means) embarked in mercantile business in a cabin where the "'Foster Block" now stands (then known as Rome), under the firm name of Crocker & Foster. This partnership existed for ten years, when Mr. Foster became sole proj)rietor, and continued alone up to 1848, when his son Charles became associated with him, under the firm name of Charles W. Foster & Son, and iu 1856 Mr. Olmsted was admitted, and the style changed to the present one of Foster. Olmsted & Co. A\'hen the firm of Crocker & Foster started in business, their combined capital did not exceed $2,000, but at the time of Mr. Foster's death the business of the house in their various lines of trade exceeded $1,000,000 annually. Mr. Foster had six children, of whom three gi-ew to maturity: Charles, John W. (deceased) and Emily (deceased). Mr. Foster was a man of character, and his method of doing l)usiness won him thousands of fi'iends. The house of Foster & Co. contributed largely to every enterprise that tended to build up the town and county. Mr. Foster served his township as justice of the peace for several years. He was postmaster under the administration of President Polk. In ])olitics he was a stanch Rejniblican. He died April 2(), 188;-!. in his eightythird year.

EX-GOV. CHARLES FOSTER. Fostoria. son of Charles W. and Laura (Crocker) Foster, was born at his grandfather' s house, on the old Crocker jjlace. in Seneca Township, this county, April 12, 1828. After a course of educational training at the common schools and the academy at Norwalk. Ohio, he early in life engaged in mercantile piu'suits, becoming associated with his father in business at Fostoria;, in 1848. As a member of the firm of Foster & Co.. who made banking a special department of their business, he became promi nently identified with the financial interests of Fostoria and surrounding coun try; and the banking house of Foster & Co. has since enjoyed a widespread and enviable reputation. Mr. Foster never held any public office until he was elected in 1870 a i-epiesentative from Ohio in the Forty-second Congress, receiving 13,274 votes, against 12,408 votes for Edward F. Dickinson, Democrat: was re-elected to the Forty-third Congress in 1872, receiving 14,097 votes, against 14,271 votes for R. R. Sloane, Liberal Republican; was re-elected in 1874 to the Forty-fourth Congress, receiving 13,778 votes, against 13,010 votes for George E. Seney, Democrat, and 289 votes for Mead, Temperance candidate; and was re-elected in 1876 to the Forty-fifth Congress, receiving 17.324 votes, against 17,053 votes for Hudson, Democrat. He was again noni inated in 1878, but, the district having been changed and made so overwhelm - ingly Democratic, he sustained a defeat. In 1879 Mr. Foster was nominated by the Republicans and elected governor of the State, being re-elected in 1 88 1 . He served both terms with such marked ability and discretion as to win the esteem of all political parties. In 1854 the subject of our sketch was married to An nie, daughter of Judge Olmstead, of Fremont, Ohio, and to this union wer(> born two daughters: Jessie and Annie.

ANTHONY FOX. <l.>oc;isf.]. lute of the Ihm of Fox & Co., coal iuul wood dealers. Fostoria. was horn in C'olumbiana County, Ohio, October lU, J<S2(). son of Tobias and Mary (Henry) Fox. |)ioneers of Columbiana County, and later of Richland County. Ohio. Our subject was reared in Columbiana and B(>aver Counties. Penn.. until twelve years of age. when he removed, with his parents, to Richland County. Ohio. His educational advantages W(>re limited, comprising but three months" attendance at the schools of his day. "SVhen twenty-four years of age he settled in Washington Township, Hancock Co. , Ohio, on eighty acres of land, which he cleared and improved, afterward adding IfiO acres, therein' enlarging his farm to 2-tO acres. Here ho resided until IfSSO. when h<> removed to Fostoria, and embarked in his late business. Mr. Fox was married, in March. INfjO, to Elizabeth J., daughter of Paul and Cath arine ilckis) Shreffler. of Ashland County, Ohio, by whom he had seven children, tive now living: Eveline (wife of Alonzo Emerine), Ida, Alvin E. , Eliza beth A. and Mary E. Mr. Fox was a member of the German Reformed Chui'ch. Diu-ing his residence in ^^'ashington Township, Hancock County, Mr. Fox served as justice of the peace twenty-seven years in succession. In politics he was always a stanch Democrat. He died August 29, 1885, aged lifty-eight years, ten months and ten days. His widow is a member of the Methodist Ejiiscopal Church.

JAMES B. FOX. marshal. Fostoria. was born in Eden Township, this county. January 27, 1840: son of Charles C. and Caroline B. (Boyd) Fox, the form(>r a native of New York and the latter of Pennsylvania. Charles C. Fox was a farmer by occupation, and a pioneer of Eden Township. He afterward resided in Bloom and Scipio Townships, this county, and. in 1865, removed to Wyandot County, where he resided until his death; he died in 1880, at the age of seventy-eight years. His children were Almira (IMrs. Charles Gouldj. Jane (Mrs. M'an-en Green). Mary (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds), Henrietta (Mrs. William Blair). James D. and Thomas. Our subject was reared and educated in Republic, this county. He was in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting August 11. 18()2. in Company H, One Hundred and First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in the battles of PeiTyville and Stone River: was wounded, in the leg January 1. ]8n'^, and was in hospital one year thereafter. He was next transferred to the Veteran Reserve C'orps, and was honorably discharged at Trenton. N. J., July (>, 18(55. He then located in Fostoria. this county, and engaged as salesman for the Fostoria Foundry, a position he held eight years. In 1874 he was elected marshal, holding the office foiu' years: was again elected in 1884. being the present incumbent. December 2H. 1872, he maiTied Osee, daughter of C'lark and Elizabeth (Leonard) Bradford, of Loudon Township, this county, and by her he has two children: Clark and James B. Mr. Fox is a F. & A. M. , and a member of the G. A. R. Politically he is a Republican.

ABRAHAM FRUTH. clothier. Fostoria, was born in Bavaria, Germany. Novemlier 8. 1848; son of Jacob and Civilla (Shardon) Fruth, Avho came to jlmerica in 1854, and in 1850 settled in Loudon To\vTiship. this comity, where Jacob Fruth cleared a farm of 124 acres, on which he r(>sided until his death; he died, in 1872, in his .sixty-second year. Their childi-en, live in number, were Civilla, wife of Conrad Herbert; Susannah, wife of David Peter; Abraham: John and Augustus, all born in Germany, except Augustus. Oxu- subject was reared in Loudon Township, this county, ft'om eight years of age, was educiited in the common schools, and remained on the old homestead until twenty-three years of age. He was married, August 22, 1871, to Charlotte, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Vesper) Peter, of Fostoi'ia. After his maiTiage he purchased eighty acres of land of his father, and engaged in farming till 1870, when he came to Fostoria. Here he sei-ved as clerk in a grocery store for four years. In the fall of 1880, in company with Abraham Peter, he embarked in the business in which he is now engaged; this fii'm existed up to Feliruary, 188'), when Mr. Fruth piu'chased Mr. Peter's interest, and is now conducting the business alone, carrying a full line of clothing, hats, caps and gents' furnishing goods, and has a large and growing trade. ]Mr. and Mrs. Fnith are members of the United Lutheran Church. He is a F. & A. M. ; politically he is a Democrat.

FREDERICK FRUTH, liquor dealer, Fostoria, was l)orn in Bavaria, Germany, in 1824; son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Peter) Frnth. who came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1888, and settled in Loudon Township, where they cleared and improved a fai-m of 160 acres, on which they lived and died. They reared a family of six childi-en: Margaret CMrs. E. Yischer). Jacob, Elizabeth (Mrs. A. Reinbold), Frederick, Abraham and Matthias. Oui- subject was reared and educated in Loudon Township, this county, from nine years of age. He followed farming up to 1852, in which year he went to California, where he engaged in mining for a time. He then embarked in business for himself, as a manuf actiu'er of and dealer in wines, in El Dorado County, Cal. , where he resided till 1874, when he returned to Fostoria, Ohio, and established his present business. Mr. Fruth married, January 14, 1879, Martha, daughter of Philip Heck, by whom he has three children: William F., George W. and Nellie J. Mr. Fruth is one of the substantial citizens of Fostoria. In politics he is a Democrat.

FREDERICK M. FRUTH, farmer, P. O. Fostoria. was born in Loudon Township, this county. July 17, 1848; son of Jacob and Sarah (Stevens) Fruth, the former a native of Germany, the latter of Pennsylvania. His paternal grandfather. Jacob Fruth, a native of Germany, and his maternal grandfather. Benjamin Stevens, a native of Washington County, Penn. , both settled in Loudon Township, this county,in 1832. Benjamin Stevens,a prominent man in the township, was one of the first trustees elected, and held the office of justice of the peace, and many other official positions. Jacob Fruth. father of our subject, was a resident of Loudon Township fi'om 1832 until his death; he died December 1-j, 1861, at the age of forty-six. He. Jacob Fruth. had a family of six childi-en: Frederick M., Herchel, Mary (Mrs. David Price), David, Albert and Elmer. Our subject, who has always resided in Loudon Township, was educated in the common schools. December 12, 1872, he married Angelina, daughter of Nathan and Angeline (McMann) Hatfield, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and by her he has one child - Gracie. Mr. Fruth now owns and occupies the old homestead purchased by his father in 1852. He is a pushing and enterprising young farmer. In politics he is a Republican.

JOHN GOOD, farmer, P. O. Bascom. was born in Richland Coimty, Ohio, October 22, 1833: son of John and Margaret (Lambright) Good (former a native of Ohio, the latter of Maryland) who came to this coimly in 1834, and settled in Loudon Township on the farm now owned by Samuel Good, and there our subject's father died, in 1872, at the age of sixty-five years: his widow survives him at the age of seventy-two. Then* family consisted of eleven childi-en: Isaac (deceased), Catherine (Mrs. Joshua Dewey), John, Michael, an infant daughter (deceased), Solomon, Noah. Eli, Samuel, Andrew, Peggy A. (Mrs. Peter Pauker). Our subject, who was reared on the old homestead, when twenty-three years of age purchased eighty acres of the faiiu he now occupies. November 14, 1857, he married Ellen, daughter of Heniy and Margaret (Sprout) Johnson, pioneers of Jackson Township, this county, and hy hpr liP lias four chiklron: Henry, Eli. Melissa A. (Mi-s. Charles Kritzlor) and Alice E. Mr. Good is the owner of a fine farm of ISO acres, IfiO of which are improved (140 cleared by himself). He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Kcpuljlican.

M.^RTIN V. GREEN, door, sash and blind manufacturer, Fostoria, was born in Scipio Township, this county, February 21, 1884. son of John C. and AI)igail (Seely) Green, natives of New York State, and who were among the pioneers of this county. Their children were six in number, fo ir of whom are now living: Wan-en. Thomas S. , John G. and Martin V. Our subject was reared on a farm, and educated in the schools of his day. He was married, July 5, 1857, to Margaret E., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Small) Swigart, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Scipio Township, this county, in 1844. In Novemlier, IStil, 'Mi: Green settled in Fostoria. where he has since resided. In ISd',) ho embarked in his present business with Thomas J. Livers, who afterward sold his interest to John A. Bunnell, who in turn sokl out to Lewis Gearhert and Thojnas S. Green. In 1873 John F. Heilman, !Mi'. Green's brother-in-law. became associated with him under the firm name of Green & Heilman, which partnership has existed to the present time. They are manufacturers of doors, sash and blinds, moldings, plain and Gothic window frames, etc. Their factoiy and office are located on South Street. Ml'. Green is one of the live and enterprising business men of Fostoria. He has served one term as a member of the town council. Politically he is a Democrat.

JOHN G. GREEN, stock-dealer, Fostoria. was Iwrn in Scipio Township, this county, April 27, 18B7, son of John C. and Abigail J. (Seely) Green, who were among the pioneers of Scipio Township, where they lived and died. Our subject remained at home with his parents until nineteen years of age. He was educated at Republic Academy, taking a four years' course of instructions. In the fall of 1852 he came to Fostoria. and engaged in teaming, which he foll(jwed several yeai's. During the late war of the Rebellion he enlisted in S(>ptember, 18()1. in Company B, Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in the battles of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Shiloh and in manj' other engagements, and was honorably discharged in the fall of 1863. He immediately veteranized, and re-enlisted in same company and regiment: was transferred from Virginia to theWestern anny under Gen. Hooker, and was in the engagements at Bridgeport. Mission Ridge. Buzzard" s Roost and Big Shanty, where the regiment was reduced to fifty-five men. He was in the Atlanta campaign under Sherman, and was honoral>ly discharged at close of the war in July, 1805. He then retiu-ned to Fostoria, and in ]8(U) engaged in the stock business, which he has followed ever since. He was married, November 25, ISGl, to Ellen M. . daughter of George H. Sheldon, a pioneer of Scipio Township, and a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church. INIr. and Mrs. Green have five children: Frank E.. Nellie. Ollie. Josie and Francis. Mr. Green is a public spu-ited citizen. In politics he is a Republican.

CHARLES A. GRIBBLE. photographer, Fostoria, was born in Stark County. Ohio. April <>. 1801, son of Hemy Gribble, a native of Germany, a shoe-maker by trade, and whose parents were among the pioneers of Tuscarawas County. Ohio. Our subject was reared and educated in Massillon. Ohio. In 1878 he entered the photograph gallery of F. B. Zay. of Findlay. Ohio, where he served an api)renticeship of two and a half years. He afterward was employed in the galleries of George Donaldson and O. P. Frees, of Tiffin, and June 1. 1884. came to Fostoria and embarked in business f(3r himself, and has liad a successful trade. Though Mr. Gribble has had but seven years'

(-x[)('ii(nc(' ill his business, he is a photographer and artist uot oiily ill name but in education, and thoroughly understands the rules of art and chiaro-oscuro und the a])pHcation of art principles in lighting and posing his subjects, wherein lie the true merits of a photographic portrait. Mr. Gribble is an active member of the K. of P. Politically he is a Republican.

JOSEPH CT^\'YNN. superintendent of the Fostoria Gas Light Company, was born in llahway, N. J., September iJO. liS54, son of John and Jane (Ferris) Gwynn, natives of Loudon. England, and who came to Seneca Count)', Ohio, in 18()2, locating at TiflSn, where they resided until theu- death. John Gwynn, an attorney by profession, reared a family of nine children. Our subject was reared in Tiffin, firom eight years of age. and educated in the high schools and commercial college; in the year 1S7S he located in Fostoria and took charge of the Fostoria Gas Works for A. L. McKaig & Co., of Pittsburgh, Penu., acting as superintendent of same until June 1, 1881, at whicfe time he made an engagement with the Ohio Central Railroad to take charge of the water works of their road, in which capacity he acted as superintendent until Januaiy 1, 1884, at which date he purchased an interest in the Fostoria Gas Light Comjjany, and again located in Fostoria. taking his former position as superintendent and director. Mr. Gwynn married. January 21, 1885, Lou, daughter of I. N. and Harriet Mickey, of Fostoria.

ROBERT W. HALE, physician. Fostoria, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, September 2('>. 18;it5, son of James and Mary (Hale) Hale (the foimer a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Baltimore. Md. ), who settled in Washington Townshijj, Hancock County, in 18>ir). Our subject was reared in Hancock County, and educated in the common schools; began the study of medicine with Dr. R. C.Caples, in Fostoria, in 1852; attended one course of lectiu'es (1855-56) at the Western Reserve Medical College in Cleveland, Ohio; and graduated from the National Medical College, AV'ashington, D. C in 1858. He began the practice of medicine in Fostoria with Dr. R. C. Caples in 185(), with whom he has been connected to the ])resent time. He was acting assistant siu'geon in the United States Army from Ajjril. 1862, up to September of the same year; from May to Septemljer, 1804. he was surgeon of the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Ohio National Guards. He also served in the capac ity of brigade stu'geon of Gen. John C. Lee" s brigade. Dr. Hale was married, September 15, 1858, to Louisa Conoway, daughter of John and Charlotte (Caples) Conoway. of Fostoria, and by her has had four childi-en: Cora (deceased), John C. , Mabel and Rol)ert W. , Jr. The Doctor and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a F. & A. M. , and a member of the G. A. R. Politicallv he is a Republican.

JOHN C. HARTLEY, farmer. P. O. Fostoria. was born in Washington County, Peun. , April 25, 1828. son of Benjamin and Catherine (Rake) Hartley, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Washington County, Penn.. and who settled in this county in 1831, where the father of om- subject entered 1(30 acres of land, which he cleared and imjiroved, and here resided until his death; he died August 8, 1882, in his eighty-eighth year. Benjamin Hartley^ was man-ied three times, first to Sarah Middleton. and by this union ho had one daughter, Han-iet (deceased). By his second wife {nee Catherine Rake) he had the following childr(>n: Eliza, Mrs. David Bosler; Simon L: Sarah A., IMi-s. Robert Mullerl (deceased); Susannah, Mi's. Eli Huff; John C. ; Mary; Elizabeth. Mrs. John W. Griffith; Catherine. Mi-s. John Rainey; and Benjamin (deceased). By his third wife inee Eliza Fox) he had eleven children, of whom four survive: Rebecca (Mrs. John Greenbrier), Hannah, Elias and Sylvester. Our snl)ject. who was reared in Loudon Townshij) from three vein's of au;e, was educatfil in the common schools and Hoidollioi'i^ College, of Tiffiu. Ho has always engaged in farming. He was married, September 1 I, ISofi. to Susannah D. . daughter of Aaron and Mary (Devilhiss) Cover, who were among the early settlers of Loudon Township. By this union there were ten children; Aaron B. (deceased). James Casper, Thomas B.. Charles W.. AdaC, Eliza J.. Mary p]lizabeth, John AV.. Martha Emily and Arvie D. Jfrs. Hartley died September 8, 1884, at the age of forty-live years, four months and foiir days. Mr. Hartley has filled several of the minoi' offices of his townshi]). Politicallv he is a Democrat.

P. W. HATHAWAY" of the firm of Hatliaway. Campbell & Co., proprietors of planing-mill. and sash. door and blind maimfactiu-(>rs. Fostoria. was born, in Bristol County, Mass.-JIay it. 182'2, son of Philip and Did;iniia Hathaway, who setthnl in Sandusky County; Ohio, in lS;5-t. clearing and imi)roving a farm ou which they lived and died. In 18r)'2 onr subject settled in Montgomery Township. Wood Co., Ohio, where he cleai'ed and improved a farm, on which he resided up to 1S7>), wh(>n he located in Fostoria, and embarked in mercantile business, which he conducted for several years, one year of this time in JeiTy City. Wood Co. . Ohio. In 1 877 he formed a jaartnership with George W. Campbell. Jerry Nestlerode and W. H. H. M'illiams in his present business, the firm name being Hathaway. Campbell & Co. Nestlerode and \\'illiams afterward sold th(nr interests, and in 18S'2 James H. Campbell was admitted to the timi. the tirm name continuing the same, and they are doing an extensive business. Mr. Hathaway was twice mamed. first, in 1844. to Rhoda J., daughter of Eljenezer and Margaret Gould, of Sandusky County, Ohio, by whom he liad seven children: Josephine. Philiji. MoiTice, Fanny (deceased), Margaret, Ella and Clara. He was marri(>d, on second occasion, in 1877, to Catherine Bernard, of Fostoria, Mr, Hathaway is a member of the Disciple and his wife of the Methodist Ejiiscopal Church. Mi-. Hathaway, dttring the late war of the Bebellion. enlisted, in IS()4,inthe lOddays" service, and was commissioned captain of Company K, One Hundred and Forty-fomth Ohio National Guards, and after serving his time rec(>ived an honorable <lischarge. He is a member of the G. A. K. He is now serving his seccmd tenii as councilman of Fostoria. Politically he is a Eepublican.

CIL\BLES H.W'S. ilruggist. Fostoria. was born in Fostoria. this county. March 'id. 1 8-"") 1, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Mickey) Hays. His paternal grandfather, Hemy Hays, a native of Pennsylvania, was a pioneer of Perry Townshij). Wood Co.. Ohio, where he settled in 1834 and died April 10, 1887. His maternal giandfather, Jeremiah Mickey, a native of Pennsylvania, came to what is now Fostoria in i8;{2. Tlie father of onr sul)ject located in Fostoria in an early day and engaged in fjirming: he taught school for many years and was also engaged in the hotel business; he was married. Noveml)er 'J'.t, 184V>, and died February 27. 18')!), in his forty-seventh year, his children were live in numl)er, of whom two are now living: Charles iind Frederick. Our subject, who was reared and educated in Fostoria. at the age of nineteen went to Cleveland and entered the drug establishment of Strong. Cobb & Co. . with whom he remained up to 1874. He then returned to Fo.storia and served as bookkeejter for AV. H. Grajjes & Co. for three years. In 1878 he and his uncle, David Hays, purchased the (b'Ug business of Charles Park, which they conducted up to 1884, when our subject became sole proprietor, and has since done a successful business. Mr. Hays, by his uniform courtesy, has made hosts of friends and customers. In politics he is a Republican.

FRANK HAYS, jiublisher of the T)i-mocf(if. Fostoria. was born in Fostoria, this county. April 2t. 185:}, son of Marshall and JIurgaret (Musser) Hays, natives of Pennsylvania and among the pioneers of Fostoria. Our subject was reared in his native town and educated in its common schools and at the Normal school at Republic. In 1ST3, 1874 and 1S75 he was engaged in the lumber interests; during the year 1875 he embarked in the newspaper business, and in the fall of that year began the publication of the Fostoi-ia Deniocraf with K. C. Meyer, with whom he was associated foiu- years, then purchased his partner's interest and has since condvicted the enterprise himself, his paper being one of the liveliest and newsiest sheets published in this section of the State. Mr. Hays was foreman for several years in the fb-e dejjartment of Fostoria, with which he was connected ten years.

JOHN F. HEILMAN, sash and lilind mauufactiu-er. Fostoria. was born in York County. Penn.. November 1, 1817; son of Philip and Catherine (Klatfelter) Heilman. He was reared on a farm in his native State, where he received a common school education. He was man-ied, Febiiiary 16, 1843, to Cynthia E., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Small) Swigaii, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Scipio Township, this county, in 1844. The issue of this union was live children: George E. , Thomas C Nellie B.. John W. (deceased) and Lola M. (deceased). Shortly after his man-iage Mr. Heilman came to this county and settled in Bloom Township, where he farmed up ti > lSC)5,when he was elected auditor of this county, an office he held two si;ccessiv<' terms. In 1873 he located in Fostoria and formed a partner.ship with M. V. Green in the door, sash and blind business, in which he has been engaged to the present time. jNIr. Heilman is one of the representative citizens and business men of Fostoria. In politics he is a Democrat, ili-s. Heilman is a mem - ber of the Presbyterian Church.

JOHN HEILMAN. farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. , Fostoria, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in June. 1842. son of AVilliam and Margaret iFruth) Heilman, who immigi-ated to America in 1848. settling in Loudon Township, this county, where they resided until their death. Our subject was reared in Lou don Township from live years of age, and received a limited education in the common schools. At twenty years of age he purchased the farm where he now resides, and on which he has made many improvements, erecting all his pres ent buildings. He was united in marriage. March 23, 1862, with Margaret, daughter of George and Margaret (Shobachi Fruth, who settled in Louduu Township, this county, in 1833. By this union there are six children living; ^^'illiam, Lillie, Mary, Sarah. George and Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Heilman are attendants of the Lutheran Church. He has served his township three years as justice of the peace. He is a F. & A. M. : politicallv a Republican.

ADAM HELFRICK, farmer, P. O. Fostoria, was born in Hessen- Darmstadt. Germany. Januaiy 22, 1826. son of Jacob and Catherine (Smith) Helfi-ick. who immigrated to America in 1835, and located in Carroll County, Ohio, where they resided three years. In 183U they came to this county and settled on Section 18. in Loudon Township, clearing and improving the faitn now owned by our subject. The father died in Fostoria in 186S. at the age of seventy-two, and the mother in 1847, aged forty foui' years. They reared a family of four children: Adam. Margaret (^Ii's. John Peter i. Catherine (Mrs. AVilliam H. Hamplel and Elizabeth (Mrs. Michael Miller, de ceased). Oiu' subject was reared in Loudon Township fi\>m thirteen years uf age. He remained with his parents until his marriage. September 21, 18r)2. with Charlotte, daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Shobach) Peter, early settlers of Lotidon Township. After his maiTiage, JL\ Helfrick settled on the farm on which he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Helfi-ick have two chil dren: Catherine (wife of George Mertel) and Albert. Our subject and wife are <

C. A. HENllY, ph_ysician, Fostoria, was born in Perry Township. Mood Co., Ohio, January 5, 1844, sou of Hosea and Nancy (Smith) Henry. His ])aternal grandfather, Benai Henry, a native of New H-anipshire, a farmer l)y occupation, was a pioneer of Perry Township. Wood Co., Ohio, where h(> lived and died. His maternal irraudfather. Charles Smith, was a native of Pennsylvania, a veteran in the war of ISl'J. and one of the lirst settlers of Montgomery Township. A\'ood County, where he cleared and improved a farm on which he lived and died: his widow died in February. 1885, in her ninetyseventh year. Hosea Heniy, the father of our subject, was a pioneer of Periy Townshiji. where he cleared and improved a farm of lUy acres, on which he lived until he died, in 18S;{. at the age of seventy-six years. Hosea and Nancy Henry had sis children: Orrin: Charles A. ; Thomas, who resides on the old homestead: Lorinda. wife of James Lusk (deceased); Pen-y; and Alice, wife of Dr. David Frnith. Three of the sons were in the army during the civil war: Orrin. Thomas and C. A. Oiu- subject was reared on the old homestead and received his early education in the common schools. He eidisted in 1864. in Company E, One Hundred and Forty- fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; served six months when ht> was honorably discharged. In 1805 he began reading.medicine in the office of Dr. C. R. Rosendule. of Mill Grove. Ohio, with whom he remained three years. He attended a coiu-se of lectures in Cincinnati, in the winter of l80C)-(37, and graduated there in 1870. In 1871 he located in Fostoria. this county, and began the practice of medicine with Dr. A. C. Williams, with whom he was associated ten years. He then formed a ])ai'tnership with Di'. Park L. Myers, with whom he is still associated. Di'. Henry, one of the leading physicians of Fostoria. is thoroughly wedded to his j)rofession, and, by strict attention to business and uniform courlesy to all, he has made many friends and has Iniilt up an extensive practice. He was uiarrieil. January 6, 1871), to Harriet M. . daughter of Benjamin and Hannah (Kinneman) Crone, of Ashland, Ohio, by whom he has one child, Charles A. The Doctor is a member of the Masonic fi'aternity. Politically he is a stanch Republican, and is now serving his second term as member of the Fostoria council.

COL. LYMAN J. HISSONG. dry goods merchant, Fostoria, was born in Richland Coimty, Ohio. .Vpril 1, 1S8'J, son of John and Rachael (Spade) Hissong, natives of Pennsylvania and pioneers of Richland County. Our subject, who was reared and educated in his native county, at the age of twenty, located in Hancock County. Ohio, and engaged in farming and as clerk in a store for two years. He next moved to Na])oleon. Henry Co.. Ohio, where he clerked in a dry goods store until the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion. Then, October 21, 18(il, he enlisted in Company I, Sixty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was appointed orderly sergeant, serving with the regiment two years, participating in the battles of Fort Donelson, Corinth, luka and others. In the spring of ISCiH he was commissioned captain of the Fifth H(>avv Artil lery. in Gen. T. H. J. Wood's Division. After the surrender of VickslMirg and Jackson. !Miss. , he was taken on the staff of !Maj. Gen. Osterhaus. as ])rovost-marshal for the northern district of Mississippi, with headquarters at Jackson. In the massacre at Milliken's Bend. La., Jun(> 7, 18('>8, Col. Hissong was severely wounded by a bullej shot in the thigh, a trophy which he still carries. For meritorious service in this battle his fi-iends in Richland County presented him with a silk banner which went with him through the war and is still in his possession. After this he was promoted to major and soon to lieutenant-colonol. by Secretary Stanton, and commanded the ]>ost at Vicksbm-g. Miss. , for over a year. After the troops were mustered oiit he was retained on general court-marshal duty at Vicksburg about four months. About the close of the war he was commissioned full ct)lonel, by brevet, by Anth-ew Johnson for meritorious services rendered at the battle of Milliken's Bend. He left the service in June. ISOH. Col. Hissong was engaged in mercantilt' business in Hancock County, and at Napoleon. Ohio, for eight years thereafter. In 1875 he hjcated in Fostoria, this county, and embarked in the di"y goods business, here, which he has continued suceessfxiUy to the present time. He owns a fine store at North Baltimore, and also at Ottawa. Ohio. where he is doing an extensive business. He was married, in March, 1808, to Jennie, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Heller) Carr. of Hancock County, Ohio, and by her he has one child. Harry. ]\Ir. Hissong is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the G. A. R. He is a charter member of the First National Bank of Fostoria. ' Politically he is a Republican.

WILLIAM T. HISTE, ex-county commissioner. Fostoria, was born in Columbiana County. Ohio, September 20, 1S2B, and came here with his parents, George and Sarah (Sawlaw) Histe, who settled in Fostoria, Ohio, in 1844. His father, a brick-maker and wheelwright by trade, for several years after coming here worked at cabinet-making, after which he manufactured brick for upward of twenty-five years; he died November '">, 18S1. in his eighty-lifth year; his widow survives him at the age of eighty-three. They had a family of eight children; Maria, wife of George Millei'; ^\'illiam T. ; Matilda, wife of Joseph England: Cordelia, wife of Daniel Weaver: Catharine, wife of J. Q. Alliert: F. Marion; Sarali A., wife of Theodore Brown, and Benjamin F. Our subject was reared and educated in his native county. He was married, May 15, 1851, to Maiy. daughter of William and Rebecca (Lytle) Noble, of Jackson Township, this county, by whom he has two childi-en : Isabel, wife of Jeremiah Blosser, and Cecelia, wife of Cassius C. Beedle. In IS51 Mr. Histe i>mbarked in the manufactiu'e of brick which he cairied on at intervals, up tu 18fi5. when he engaged in farming in Jackson Township, living there until the spring of 1871, when he retiu'ned to Fostoria and resumed the manufacture of brick which he continued for three years. Then for a year (1874), he was in the fiu'niture business. In the fall of 1878 he was elected to the oiSce of county commissioner, re-elected in 1881. his term expiring December 1. 1884. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.

EDWARD B. HOWELL, proprietor of Central Hotel. Fostoria. was born in Susquehanna County, Penn., November 24, 1828; sou of Samuel and Laura (Robinson) Howell, natives of New York and who settled in Fostoria, Ohio, in 1845. Samuel Howell, a tanner by trade, conducted a tannery in that ))art of Fostoria known as Risdon. for five years, when he retired from business. He was succeeded by his sons Edward B. and Royal R. , who cai' ried on the business for several years. Samuel Howell died in 1871 at the age of seventy eight years, and his wife in 1852 at the age of fifty-six. Their children, eight in number, were as follows; Caroline (deceased). Charles (deceased), Mary (Mrs. John T. Ford, of Chillicothe, Mo.). Edward B.. Mar cus W. (a resident of California), William (also residing in California), Royal R. and Eliza (deceased). Our subject located in Fo.storia in 1847. and with his brother Royal R. conducted a tannery for two years. In 1853 he piu-- chased a saw-mill in Caroline, this county, which he operated for a year and a half, when he moved to Findlay. Ohio, where he resided for eighteen years (nine years of this time he was in thi^ employ of what is now known as the Indiana, Bloomingtou iV; Western Railroad Company). In 1874 he returned to

Fostoria, where he has live,l (with tiw exception of two vears sp(>nt in Tiffin) ever since. In ISS-J he euil)aik..d in the hotel l>nsiness."in which he ha.s been successfully ..nKajred to the present time; his hotel, known as the Central " having the i-epntation of h.-infr the best ll.T)!) per day house in this section of the htate. Ah- Howell was married, November 25. f,S4<). to Charit\-, .laughter of Jacob and C harlotte Kinnaman, of Fostoria. this county, and bv her he has three children: Corwin B., Willis P. and Nellie M. Mr. and Mrs " Howell -ire members of the Congrefrational Church. He is a member of the I O O F rolitically he is a Republican.

^y-^^V""^,?- ,?-?^^'^^^- '^*'"*'"*- ^^o^t«ria. was born in Caroline, this county, May IS. IS,),,, son of Edward and Charity (Kinnaman) Howell He was reared and educated in Findlay, Ohio. In 1S74 he began the study of .leiitistry m the olhce of ,7. A. Stockton, of Lima, and in ISTo went to Tiffin and entered the dental oifice of Dr. P. ,J. Kinnan.an. He received a certificate from the Ohio State Board of Dental Examiners in 1S78. In 1877 he began the practice of his profession, and in lS7(t foj'med a copartnership with .J F O Bnen. with whom he was associated up to February. 188,") Dr Howell was united in marriage. May 25. 1882. with Matilda {^.. "daughter of -John and Phihbena (Reise) Andes, of Fostoria. Ohio. Dr. Howell has built ui. a crood practice. Politically he is a Republican. "

JUNIUS y JONES, attorney, Fostoria, was l,orn in Gallia County. Ohio January 2.i 1823, *)n of James and Priscella (Blagg) Jones, natives" of Yir- 7ooo "? l^'*'"*^'''"^ "^f P«'"7 Township. Wood Co.. Ohio, where they settled in 1S.^_, clearing and improving a farm on which they lived and died They reared a family of nine ehikb-en: Gideon (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased) *.mily (deceased), Huldah (deceased). Simpson, Virginia (wife of Joseph Eckels). Junius V.. WiUiam H. and Seneca (deceased). Our subject was reared in Peny Township fi-om ten years of age. and was educated in the select school of Fostoria under the instruction of M'aiTen P. Noble In 184() he settled in Fostoria, this county, where he has since resided In 1858 he was elected justice of the peace, which office he held for five consecutive terms of three years each, and dm-ing this time he began the study of law was admitted to the bar in 18(58. and to practice in the United States Courts \pril Kr 'jV H*' ^^"^ ""«i"'«'^^- i" 1847. to Maria, daughter of Michael Musser of Wood County, Ohio, and the issue of this union was seven children- Edwin Charles. Will. Harry, Pai-ley, Clara and Bert. He and his wife are member.s " ,0-0'^^''*'''"^'''* Episcopal Chiu-ch, m-. Jones was electe.l mayor of Fostoria in 18/8. ser\nug one term of two years, and has Hlled various other offices of trust. Politically he is a Re])ublicaii.

THOMAS KELLEY. retired farmer. Fostoria. was born in Huntingdon County. Peiin.. April C). ISOO. son of Charles and Jemima (Crownover) Kellev who settled on a farm four miles fiom Wooster. Ohio, in 181 I. Our subject. fr<)m ehn-en years of age was reared in M'ooster. and was there educated In 18.^1 h,. located m A\'ashington Township. Hancock County (had the honor of naming the township), and entered 1(50 acres of land, which he cleare.l and miproved. and where he lived up to 18.5(i. when h.. sold his fann and moved to l?remont. Ohio, residing there until 18^(1, when he came to Fostoria He was twice maiTied, first in July, 1828, to Catherine, daughter of .John Lora of Uayne County. Ohio, by whom he had seven children: John (deceased) Amanda (wife of Ambrose Corey), Svdna I. (wife of Philip Faulhaber) Sarah (wife of Tha.ld.-us Balli, Minerva (wife of Christian Gei-man), Charles 'I'ce , *''"^- I^ell''.'^' was manied on second occasion in Fremont. Ohio in I8()2. to Mrs. Emily G. Boren. widow of Levi E. Boren and .lau<rhter of

James and Hettie ( Culbertson ) Prebles. ill'. Kelley is a prominent citizen of Fostoria. In politics he has always been a stanch Democrat, casting his fir?-t vote for Antb'ew Jackson.

MARTIN KINGSEED, retired merchant. Fostoria, was born in Bavaria. Germany, November 19, 1817: son of Anton and Margaret (Rauth) Kingseed, the former born in Dreyson, palatinate of Bavaria, Jiine 26, ll'M; the latter in Boerstadt. July 28, 17'JO; they were man-ied. January 20, 1810, and settled in Boerstadt, where Auton Kingseed followed the trade of cabinet-maker. In 1832 they immigrated to America, locating in Hamburg, Berks Co.. Penn. . and in 1832 they moved to Pine Grove. Schitylkill Co.. Penn., and engaged in farming. In 1834 they sold out and came by wagon to Ohio, locating in Seneca Township, this county, where Anton Kingseed purchased ninety -six acres of land, which he cleared and improved, and which he still resides on at the age of eighty-nine years. Anton and Margaret Kingseed were the parents of ten children, seven of whom sui'vive: Martin. Peter, Christian, Margaret. Elizabeth, Sophia and Anthony. Anton Kingseed was twice man-ied : on second occasion, in 1847, to Catherine Bauer, of Seneca Township, this county, and by her he had three children : Joseph. Emilia and Catherine. Emilia is matron of the homestead and Anthony has charge of the farm. Martin, the subject of this sketch, was seventeen years of age when he came to this county. Being endowed liy nature with a strong healthy body and iron will he made himself useful at home until twenty-five years of age. Aft* the death of his mother he worked six years in a saw-mill on the river, and January 2, 1847. he was nearly killed by a log rolling on him, and May 6 following he was found under another log, which accident laid him up for some time, and the effects of which he feels to this day. He then assisted in surveying the railroad fiom Bellefontaine to Union City for nine months. He was married. September 17, 1850. to Elmira E., daughter of Michael and Anastatia (Arnold) Noel, of Wyandot County. Ohio, and to this union were born eight children: Lewis A. (deceased), Charles E.. Frank D., Zenobia M.. Mary C William A., Ella N. and Anna M. After his marriage Mr. Kingseed located in Tiffin. Ohio, and clerked in the hardware store of John G. Gross six years; then traded his property in Tiffin to Mi'. Gross for a stock of hardware in Fostoria. this county, and removed there in October. 1855, where he was actively engaged in business up to August 1, 1884, when he retired, his son, Frank D. , being his successor. ]Mi\ Kingseed is universally esteemed by all who know him. Politically he is a Democrat.

FRED KINNAMAN. of the firm of W. M. Kinnaman. art and fancy goods store. Fostoria, was born in Columbiana County. Ohio, September 3. 1833; son of Jacob and Marj- (Whitmore) Kinnaman (the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of New Jersey), who settled in A\'ood County. Ohio, in the fall of 1833. locating in Perry Township, where they piu'chased a tract of 1,800 acres of land and cleared and improved a fiu-m on which Jacob Kinnaman resided until 1S5U, in which year he moved to Mill Grove, and there died in 18()3. at the age of eighty-nine years. He reared a family of twelve children, of whom live siu'vive: Jackson P. and Perry I., physicians of Tiffin, Ohio; Fred: Charity. Mi-s. E. B. Howell: and Mary. ;Mis. Christian Myers, of California. Our subject was reared and educated in Ashland Coiuity. Ohio, and lived there up to 1801. He then moved to Mill Grove, and in 1863 located in Findlay. Ohio, where he lived until 1879; since 1871 he has been engaged in his present business. He was man-ied. October 14, 1852, to Kate Hettinger, of Bellville. Richland Co.. Ohio., by whom he has three children: C. Frank. Wilber M. and Hany R. Mr. Kinnaman is a member of the I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Republican.