Madison Township (part 10 of 30)

The farm of ]\Ir. Teegai'din now comprises two hundred and ninety-two acres, and at one time he owned full}- one thousand acres, the greater portion of which lie has now divided among his children. He began by receiving one hundred and sixty acres of land from liis father, in the woods of Allen County, Ohio, and all that he has since gained has been by his own efforts, aided by the wise counsel and co-operation of his wife.

^f OIIN P. TODHUNTER is perhaps as well I known as any man in Fayette County, as he _. ll has made his home in Perry Township for \^^/'' nearly three-quarters of a centui-y, being born here, IMarch 21, 1817. He isai |)resent residing on tlie old homestead, where he has carried on the operations of a farm for fifty-four 3'ears. He has always been highly respected as a thorough-going farmer and business man, his wife too sharing in the esteem which is accorded to him.

Isaac Todhunter, the ancestor of the Todhunters of P'ayette and Highland Counties, Ohio, and grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was, from the best accounts available, born in Pennsylvania, about the year 1754. He married Lienor Jury, of Chester Count}^, Pa. They were the parents of six sons, namely: Richard, Isaac, Jr., John, Abner, Juiy and Jacob, and one daughter, Margaret. The}^ lived for several years in Frederick County, Ya., and removed thence to Lost Creek, Tenn. In 1804, they moved to Highland County, Ohio, stopping at, or near, the site of Leesburgh, with their sons, Richard and Isaac, Jr., who preceded them the year previous. In the following year (1805), he purchased the Massie Survey, containing twelve hundred acres situated on the banks of Walnut Creek, in the southern limits of Perry Township, Fayette County, Ohio, but at that time, and for several years subsequent, was a part of

Highland County. In the year 1806, he was elected one of the Trustees at the first election held in Fairfield Township. He was a member of the Society of Friends, donated a lot on which tt) build a meeting-house, and was the principal one in organizing a church, which continues to be known as Walnut Creek Friends' Church. He was a useful and influential man in his community, and in the church. He died in the year 1821, aged about sixty-seven years. His wife, Elenor, survived him eighteen years, and died in 1839, aged upward of eighty years.

Richard Todhunter, tlie eldest son of Isaac Todhunter, and the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Virginia about the year 1779 oi 1780. He married Rebecca Llewellyn; thej^ had three sons and four daughters, namely: Wlialen. Mary, Jane, Elenor, John P., Alfred and Emily. Elenor, John P. and Alfred are still living.

Mr. Todhunter lived almost continuousl}' within the limits of Perry Township for more than sixty years. He was a man of excellent judgment, and was ver}' firm in the supi)ort of what he believed to be right and proper. He was much used as a juiyman, liaving served on the jury very soon after the organization of Fayette Count3\ He lived to the age of ninety years, and died in the 3'ear 1867, much honored and respected, leaving behind the untarnished reputation of an honest man.

John P. Todhunter, the subject of this sketch, is the second son of Richard Todhunter, above mentioned. He was born in Fayette County, Ohio, in the 3'ear 1817; in the year 1837, he married Martha J. Binegar, the daughter of George and Mar}^ Binegar. His wife, Martha J., was born in 1820; she died in the year 1874, at the age of fifty-four years. She was an exem))lary woman, faithfully sharing with her husband in the toils and vicissitudes incident to starting in life on a wooded farm of eight}^ acres, with but fifteen acres cleared, and commencing in a log cabin with the following outfit: one horse, one cow, two beds, one skillet and lid, one oven and pot, two or three tin cups and a reflector for baking bread. With the above outfit, Mr. Todhunter went to clearing land and improving his farm, and by industry and economy he was enabled to make occasi(;)nal additions to his farm, until he became the owner of four hundred and fifty acres of well-improved land, with the modern conveniences as to dwelling houses, barns, etc.

Mr. Todhunter and his wife were blessed with seven children: James E., who was a soldier in the late war, having enlisted in the Seventyfourth Regiment of Infantry, was in the service for two years, and was discharged on ace unt of ill-health, having fought bravely in defense of his country; Margaret A., Alfred R., Mary E., Alonzo N., Alvvilda C. (deceased), and Charles C. Mrs. Todhunter was a member of Cochran's Methodist Episcopal Church, and a faithful, earnest Christian.

In the year 1879, Mr. Todhunter was married to Mrs. Mary Zimmerman, the widow of Eli Zimmerman. They are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been a church member for twent3--five years, and a member of AVilstach Lodge No. 368, I. 0.0. F., for thirty 3'ears, and has occupied all the important offices in the lodge. He served twelve consecutive 3"ears as Township Trustee, and has discharged every dut}' conferred on him, official or otherwise, with promptness and fidelity. In his declining years, Mr. Todhunter enjoys the satisfaction of seeing his children all comfortably situated in life, and commanding the respect of the community as honest, enterprising citizens.

'JYl OHN JONES, retired merchant and capitalist, was for manj^ years one of the leading business men of this, his native county, and is still closely identified with its interest as the proprietor of a fine farm, and as Bank Director, etc. The village of London, which is his birthplace, is still his home, and he has a fine brick residence on North Main Street, with extensive and beautiful grounds, adorned by shade and fruit trees.

Our subject was born October 31, 1818, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Droke) Jones, who were natives of Tennessee, descendants from the early settlers of the old Volunteer State, and they were there reared and married. Ilis fatlier was a blacksmith, and he was a pioneer in that trade in this village, whither he came in the fall of 1H14. He rose to prominence in the business and public life of this section of Madison County, was known far and near, was a general favorite, and was familiarly known as "Dad Jones." He sold goods often as an auctioneer, and he owned three hundred acres of farm lands near the village. In politics, he was a sturdy Jackson man. He had a family of eleven children, of whom four are living: Mrs. Sarah l^otspeich, John, Mrs. Margaret Sidner, and Mrs. Lydia Sidner. The first that died was Mary E., and the others deceased are Job, Isaac, Mrs. Evans, AVilliam, Martha J., Mrs. Rachel Clark, and James. The paternal grandparents of our subject were Solomon and Lydia (Sill) Jones, who were natives respectively of Wales and Tennessee. They came here with the father of our subject, and remained here until death. The maternal grandparents of our subject were Peter and Margaret (Foust) Droke, who were lifelong residents of Tennessee, where Mr. Droke was engaged as a farmer. They were married in 1786. John Jones, who forms the principal subject of this biography, was educated in the village schools of London, and earl}^ gained an insight into the mercantile business, as a clerk in a store. He remained at home with his parents until his marriage, February 27, 1842, and then he and his bride went to keeping house half a mile from London, and he devoted himself to cultivating a tract of land. The same fall, the newly-elected County Sheriff, William Warner, for whom he had formerly clerked three years, came to him, and said: "To-morrow I want you to move into the county jail." He did so, and for four years he was Deputy Sheriff. So well did he fill that oflfice, that he was then elected Sheriff of the count}^ and served in that capacity one term of two years. After that, he assisted in the Deputy Sheriff's office. He was elected Justice, and held that position twelve years, with great credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned. He has been variously engaged in the commercial world as a drygoods dealer, a grocer, and a dealer in furniture; he has also handled harness and saddles, and has conducted t!)e livery business, having had different partners in each new venture, and for two years he dealt in stock. In 1873, he retired from 1)usiness, selling his interest to his sons, who are now conducting a fine wholesale and retail grocery in London, and have the reputation of being one of the best firms in the county. When in active business, our subject displayed marked enterprise, and his management of his interests was characterized by superior business methods, by unerring judgment, and a sound policy in money matters. He accumulated wealth, and besides a fine farm in the country, has a valuable estate in the city, upon which he resides, the grounds around liis dwelling comprising ten acres of land, planted with fine fruit and shade trees. Mr. Jones is connected with the finances of the count}' as one of the organizers of the Central Bank of London, and as one of its Directors. In politics, he is a loyal Republican. He cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. William H. Harrison. In his social relations, he has long been an Odd Fellow, he being the only surviving charter member of the lodge that was organized in this city in 1846.

Mr. Jones' wife's maiden name was Jane Melvin, and she was born in Madison County, four miles east of London, in what is called the Lower Glade, February 2, 1819, a daughter of John and Sarah (Inger) Melvin. Her parents were natives respectively of A'irginia and Tennessee, and were married in the latter State. Her father, who was a farmer, came to Ohio with his father's family, and they were among the early settlers of Union Township, this county, where the}- lived and died. The parents of Mr. INIelvin were Joseph and Phebe (Van Vacter) Melvin. They had a family of eight children. Mrs. Jones's father and mother had ten children, of whom she, her brother Benjamin, and her sister Phebe (Mrs. Isaac Jones), are the only survivors. Mrs. Jones is a lady whose many womanly attributes place her high in the estimation of all who know her. She has been a jMethodist since childhood, has taken an active part in church matters, and belongs to the Woman's Christian Aid Society. Her pleasant wedded life with our subject has brought to them six children, of whom these two are deceased: Mary E., who niarried Alverd Stiitson, and died, leaving one cliiid, Harry, wlio married Jesse Allen, and they have one child, Donald. Lucien, who was a merchant in London at the time of his death, niarried Alice Kennie, and left three children: Keunie, Nora, and Lucien. The living children of Mr. and Mrs. Jones are Frank, a merchant in London, who married J^izzie II. Koogler, and has one daughter, Nina K. ; Dollie R., who niarried X. H. Wilson, a stock-dealer, and has two children, Mabel and Helen; Horace G., a merchant in London, who married Elizabetli Houston; and Emma, who married H. F. Chandler, a clerk in a book-store in London.

<^ ^ARNER TAYLOR. We have here one of \rJ// the most progressive farmers in Darby W^ Township, Pickaway Count}^, and a good, shrevvd business man, whose popularity is unquestioned in the community. He is a member of a family which settled here in a very early da}^, and he was born here April 17, 1841, His father, AVarner T. Ta3'lor, was born in West Virginia in 1809, and was a farmer and stock-dealer. His marriage in West Virginia was soon followed by his migration to Ohio in 1830, and the journey was taken with liorse and wagon. He located in tlie northern part of this township, on the Possum Run, on the farm which is now owned by Kinzie Gill. He rented this property for a Avhile, but later purchased a portion of it.

The father of our subject had but scanty means when he came to this county, and he located here in a wilderness, living in a log house with clapboard roof, which was held on by "weight poles." After developing his farm, he pushed ahead and bought more property, and at one time owned two thousand acres, being very successful until he learned by experience the folly of going securit}' for neighbors, in consequence of which he lost considerable of his property. At that time, he was dealing largely in fat stock, bu^'ing, feeding and shipping, and used to drive stock through to the Eastern markets. For lifteen years he herded cattle in Illinois and Indiana, and drove them to the Eastern markets, and made much mone^' in this wa^'. He was a very energetic man, and was pushing and persevering in his business methods, being also an excellent manager.

AVarner T. Taylor, the father of our subject, died in January, 1882, leaving behind him a fair reputation as a business man and a neighbor. He was a Republican, in politics, after the formation of that part3% and had previously been a AVhig, but he never cared to hold office. His wife, whose maiden name was Jane Blackburn, was born in Virginia, June 5, 1815, and to her were born twelve children, all of whom are living except the eldest, who died at the age of thirty-five. Their names are Louis, Maiy, William, Alfred, Warner, Anna v., Seymour G., Elmira, Eliza, Amanda, Laura and Charley, respectively. The mother is still living, and makes her home among the children, and she is an earnest and devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Warner Taylor was born and reared on the farm where he now resides, and his education was gained in tlie district school, which was then run on the subscription plan. The first schoolhouse was a log building with large open fireplace, and the slab benches had pin legs, while the writing desk rested upon pegs which were inserted in the wall. At the age of twenty-four years, he was married, on the 22d of February, 1865, to Elizabeth Tanner, who was born near Derby, June 19, 1848. Their five children are Edward, Charle^^, Jennie, Frankie and Laura.

Mr. Taylor has four hundred and eighty-three acres of land here, most of which is improved, and it is all in one bod}', although some of it is in the hands of tenants. He carries on mixed farming, raising wheat and corn, and keeps from thirt^^ to sixty head of cattle, and has large droves of hogs and sheep. During the winter season, he buys hogs, which he fattens and ships to the market.

Our subject and his Avife began housekeeping in a log cabin, and later built an addition to it, but this old home was destroyed b}' fire in March, 1889. Upon it he had $1,000 insurance, but lost considerable. The present home, which is a large frame house, was erected in 18.S'J. He has done considerable tile draining and inii)roving since he came here, and his farm and home are in a most creditable condition. His politics are in harmony with the doctrines of the Republican party, l)ut he does not as))ire to otHce. His family is most highly esteemed in the neighborhood.

^ OSIAH HOPKINS, who resides in the eastern part of Union Township, Fa3'ette Count^^, is the son of Jeremiah Hopkins, a native of Pennsylvania, who was born in the year 1805. His father, Moses Hopkins, removed from Pennsylvania to Ross County, this State, about the year 1810, and was probably born in Pennsylvania. He was the son of a Revolutionar}' hero, who fought all through that period of contest.

Moses Hopkins was twice married. Of his first marriage ten children were born, while two children blessed his second union, Jeremiah being the eldest child of the first marriage. The father purchased land when he first came to this State, and became one of the earliest pioneers of Ross County, remaining in that section throughout the remainder of his life, and si)ending his last days in the village of Frankfort. The family traditions seem to say that he was a soldier in the War of 1812. In his early days he was without means, but b^' his enterprise and perseverance he acquired a handsome property.

Jeremiah Hopkins, the father of our subject, married Nancy, daughter of William Claypool, who was well known in Delaware County, Ohio, being one of the most prominent and prosperous farmers of that part of the State. The young man settled with his wife in Wayne Township, Fayette County, about the year 1827, and buying land there, began the cultivation of his land, and finall}^ had over four hundred acres in his farm. Eleven of his thirteen children became men and women, and ten of these are still in life. They are Mary Jane, who is the wife of Cyrus Heylar, a farmer in Ross County; Sarah, who married Julius Bicknell, a farmer of Moultrie County, 111. ; Washington II., who lives in Vernon County. Mo., where he carries on a farm; our suV)ject; David II., a farmer, who lives at Washington C. II.; Elijah, a retired farmer, Avho makes his home at the same i)lace; Nancy, Avife of Joseph Beatty, who has retired from active farmiiig and makes his home at the county seat; Plnebe, who married A. C. Peterson, and lives in Ross County; Harriet, who is the wife of George Hamilton, a fruit-raiser in Florida; J. Frank, a business man at Washington C. II.; and Scott, who was a soldier in the Union army, and whose death resulted from disease contracted while in service.

Jeremiah Hopkins died May 3, 187.5, and left behind him the memory of a useful and pious life. In his early days he had been a member of the Methodist p]piscopal Church, and in his later years was connected Avith the AVesleyan Methodist denomination. His home was ever an open house for the itinerant preacher and circuit rider of pioneer da3-s, and many public meetings were held beneath his roof. He was lirst a Whig, and later a Republican, and he was ever outspoken in regard to his political convictions. His neighbors made him for a nnmber of years one of the Trustees of the township.

The birth of our subject occurred in Wayne Township, Fayette County, October 7, 1832, and the district schools of that and Ross County furnished his education up to the time that he left home and went to Greenfield, where he had further advantages. He remained with his father until he was twenty-five years old, and in the year 1857, on the 24tli of December, he took as his wife the daughter of one of the most i)roininent farmers of the county. This lad}'. Miss Sarah E. Rogers, was the daughter of David Rogers, an early settler.

After marriage, Mr. and JNIrs. Hopkins lived for two years on the father's farm, after which they went to Madison County and bought a small tract of land there, on which they lived for five years, at the expiration of which time they removed to the place which is now their home. Upon first coming here, Mr. Hopkins bought four hundred and tliirt}' acres, and has added to his estate from

The beautiful home of this famil}^ is a handsome edifice which was put up by our subject in 1868, and which is an ornament to the township. Four children have blessed this home, two sons and two daughters. Their eldest, P^va J., has married Jerome Penn, who makes his home at Washington C. H. and fills the office of 8u|)erintendent of the Gas Works, besides being Superintendent of the Electric Light. The son, Austin F., has engaged in the fruit business in California, making a specialty' of orange culture. Scott, who lives at home with his father, is the next son, and the j^oungest child is Stella R., who is also under the parental roof.

He of whom we write is an intelligent and active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is prominent in Sunday-school work, being Superintendent of the Oak Chapel Sunday-school. He is a stanch worker in the temperance cause, and a strong advocate of Prohibition principles As a farmer, he is largely devoted to stock-raising, and has large herds and. flocks of cattle, sheep, and horses. Throughout his life he has been a hard worker, and his success is commensurate with his efforts.

^ OHN T. BURKE, tlie eflicient Postmaster of Mt. Sterling, claims Virginia as the State of his nativity. He was born in Loudoun County, .January 6, 1838, and is a son of .Tames and Mary (Van Horn) Burke, both of whom were natives of Virginia. The motlier died when our subject was about three weeks old. He remained in his native State with a half-sister, Mrs. Ann Ott, until eleven years of age, when the family emigrated to Fayette County, Ohio, settling near Blooiningburgh. Two years later, they removed to White Oak, in the same countj^ where Mr. Ott bouglit a farm, upon which our subject grew to manhood.

he had attained his majority. In his twentysecond 3^ear, he engaged in teaching, and was thus emplo^'ed until the late war broke out. He immediately responded to the call for troops, but before he could be mustered in, the quota was filled. He then taught through the winter of 1861-62, and in June following joined Company K, Ninetieth Ohio Infantiy, for three 3'ears' service. At the organization of the regiment, he was made Sergeant. The troops joined the Army of the Cumberland and participated in the battles of Perrj'Ville and Stone River. Mr. Burke was taken sick and was confined in the hospital for eight months. Being unfit for active service, he then did duty in the hospital as clerk and steward, receiving his dischai'ge at the close of the war, in June, 1865.

On his return North, Mr. Burke attended the Holbrook Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, for two terms, after which he again resumed teaching, which profession he followed continuously for some 3'ears. At Madison Mills, he married Miss Margan^t Bush, of Nobleville, Ind., who was born in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, but had removed to Indiana with her parents. After his marriage, Mr. Burke made his home in AVhite Oak, being em})loyed as a teacher in one district for five 3'ears, after which he had charge of the grammar department in the schools of Mt. Sterling for four years. He next embarked in the grocery business, which he continued for three 3'ears, but it proved a losing investment and he sold out. He then engaged in clei'kiug for about eighteen months, after which he was appointed Postmaster.

Mr. Burke has been a stanch Republican since he cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860. While at Madison Mills, he served as Township Clerk, first by appointment, and then was three times elected. For seven 3^ears he has served as a member of the School Board, and during all that period has been Clerk. In April, 1889, he was appointed Postmaster by President Harrison, and in his administration of the affairs of the office has given universal satisfaction.

his wife in 1889, her death occurring on the 7th of December. She left five children: Wiilard ,]., born at AVhite Oak, January- 13, 1874, wlio will graduate from the High School at Mt. Sterling in 181)3; Nellis May, born May 18, 1876; ,1. Earl, February 21, 1880; Bright E., in June, 1883; and Harrj^, January 23, 1887. Mr. Burke in early life joined the Christian Church and has since been one of its faithful members. His wife held membership with the same church. He served as Sunday-school Superintendent for several years, and lias always taken an active part in its work. Socially, he is a member of the Odd Fellows' Society', and is also a charter member of J. C. Bostwick Post No. 406, G. A. R.

EORGE GREENFIELD, one of Pickaway County's most worthy citizens, and form- ^^gi^ erly Trustee of Flarrison Township,was born in Adversane, England, on the 7th of June, 1829, and died on the 7th of January, 1891, aged sixtythree years, seven months and two days.

Thomas and Ann Greenfield, the parents of our subject, were natives of England, and there George was reared and educated. He was early taught the duties of farm life and in subsequent years, when starting out for himself, it was but natural perha])s that lie should turn to agricultural pursuits as his chosen occupation. Pearly in the '50s, led by the promises of the Western prairies of this country, he decided to settle in the "land of the free," and after crossing the ocean came immediately to Pickaway County, Ohio. He resided in Ashville for some time, but in the spring of 1879 settled on the farm where he remained until his death and where his widow still resides.

On the nth of April, 1868, Mr. Greenfield married Miss Elizabeth K. Cline, a native of Harrison Township, Pickaway County, born May 21, 1842, and the daughter of Philip and Maria (Crum) Cline. The fruits of this union were eight children, two of whom are now living: Sarah and Virginia. While a resident of Pickaway County, our subject enjo3'ed the reputation of being a substantial and progressive farmer, and was also considered an intelligent and thoroughly [)Osted man on all the current topics of the day. Although his educational advantages had been limited in youth, he was a great reader and was mainly self-educated. He served as School Director for nineteen years and was always interested in educational matters. He was also Trustee of Harrison Township for sometime. Hi politics, he was a Jackson iaii Democrat, and a stanch advocate of the principles of that party. In his ofhcial capacity he faithfully conducted the public affairs to the best interests of those he represented, and to all enterprises of a worthy nature gave his hearty support. The true value of such individuals is not realized fully until they are gone. Personall}-, Mr. Greenfield was the most popular of men. His amiable disposition and courteous manner endeared him to all who were so fortunate as to enter the wide circle of his friendship. His last testimony' was that all was well with him. He was baptized in infanc3' ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^ member of the old State Church of England at his death. He left an estate of two hundred acres, which he had accumulated by industry, economy, and superior management. His widow and two surviving daughters reside on this fine farm, where they have a comfortable home. The}^ are members of the United Brethren Church, and are esteemed members of society, their refinement and culture endearing them to their associates and acquaintances.

village of Mt. Sterling is accustomed to '*> notice with especial interest and admiration the beautiful residence owned and occupied b}' Mr. Alkire. Erected in 1890, it is of a modern style of architecture, commodious and tastefully furnished, and conceded to be one of the most elegant homes in the village.

Ohio, October 7, 1861, our subject is the son of A. R. and Mary J. (Tanner) Alkire, natives respectively of Madison and Pickaway Counties. A complete account of the family history will be found in the biography of A. R. Alkire, in another portion of this volume. The boyhood days of our subject were passed on the old homestead, which is pleasantly situated in the suburbs of Mt. Sterling, and there, under the careful training of his estimable parents, he grew to a vigorous manhood.

The early education of our subject was gained in the schools of Mt. Sterling, and at the age of twenty he entered the college at Merom, Ind., where he commenced a thorough course of study, but, on account of ill health, was compelled to cease his work and return home. He has continued to live on the farm, a part of which lies within the village limits, while the remainder adjoins the village. Upon the division of the estate, one hundred and nineteen acres became the property of A. Scott, beside three hundred acres in other places, mostly in Pickaway County. As the possessor of a large amount of land and the manager of important real-estate interests, he finds his time closely occupied,

December 17, 1884, Mr. Alkire was married to Miss Flora A. Beale, who was born in Pleasant Township, Madison County, Ohio, November 3, 1864, but at the time of her marriage resided in Madison Township, Fayette County. She is a lady of great refinement and superior education, having been a student in the college at Delaware, Ohio, and availing herself of her advantages to the utmost. Their pleasant home is brightened by the presence of three children: Coral, who was born September 22, 1885; A. Ross, November 20, 1889; and Mary, September 14, 1891.

The Republican party finds a stanch supporter in Mr. Alkire, who cast his first Presidential vote for James G. Blaine in 1884, and since that time has continued to work for the interests of the party. However, he is by no means a politician, and has never sought office or the emoluments of public position. His efficient service as a member of the Village Council and the School Board has won the commendation of his fellow-citizens, and prove the possession of excellent judgment and an unusual degree of tact. He is a member of the Mystic Circle, sociall}-, and the Knights of Pythias, in which he is serving as Master of Exchequer.

\TJ0HN E. ARNOLD is an exceedingly shrewd I financier, and is prominent in business circles in Madison County as a dealer in real estate and as a fire insurance and loan agent, with his residence and office in London, the former, one of the most attractive in the cit}^ being situated oil East First vStreet. IMianii is the native county of our subject, and he was born in 1839. James and Melinda (Mullen) Arnold were his parents, and they were both born in early pioneer homes of Ohio, the former in 1798, and the latter in 1803. The father commenced farming in Montgomery County, and later removed to Miami County, where he passed the remainder of his life. He was a good farmer, and was known far and near as one of the prominent men of his township, whose honesty and rectitude in all things were unquestioned. He was the champion hunter of his county ; always carried an Indian hatchet in his belt, and with that, or with his unerring rifle, he brought down many a deer and bear, to say nothing of lesser game. In politics, he, like his father, was a Democrat to the end. The latter, Jacob Arnold, came from German}^ and first settled in the Eastern States, but in the latter part of the seventeenth century became to Ohio, and was one of the earliest pioneers of Montgomery County, where he devoted himself to farming, living there until his earthly pilgrimage ceased. He was the father of nine children.

Our subject and his brother Philip are the sole survivors of a family of six children. He of whom we write attended school in Bethel Township during his bo.yhood. and on his father's farm in his native county grew to a vigorous, self-reliant manhood. He remained in the old home until 1861, and was busily engaged in agricultural pursuits when the war broke out. In a few months he laid aside his work to join the brave bo3^s in blue at the front, anxious to strike a blow in defense of the Stars and Stupes, enlisting December 5, 186 1, in Conipan}' C, Seventy-first Ohio Infantiy. He did valiant service some eight months, but the hardships and exposure to which he was subjected in the long and weary niarciies, in camp and on the battlefield, told on his constitution, and he became so sick that he was ordered to the hospital at Clarksville, where he was subsequently discharged on account of his physical condition, which would not admit of further service as a soldier. He had done his share of fighting whenever the regiment had met the enemy, and at the Battle of Shiloh he was on duty from the start to the finish, displaying true bravery and genuine fortitude in the face of the greatest dangers, when his life was in imminent peril.

Our subject returned home from his experience of military life with his health much impaired, and he has never been as strong and well since. As soon as he was able, he tried farming, with which his early life had familiarized him, and he worked at it three years in his native county. He was then obliged to abandon it, as it was too laborious, and he spent the ensuing year in Nebraska. Returning to Ohio, he took a position in Dayton, in the nursery business and to sell trees. He followed that two years, and still continues to sell trees, but has not done so as extensively for the past eight years, as he has had other business to attend to. He accepted a situation as commercial traveler for the London Manufacturing Companj' , and was with that firm two years. After that he was in the employ of the Wildman Mince Meat and Baking Powder Manufacturing Company, of London, for a like term of years. At the end of that time, he estal^lished himself in his present business, and is one of our most enterprising and trustworthy real-estate men, who has done much to enliven business and jjromote the grovvth of the village. He is well thought of by the entire community, as he is known to be a man of good principles and correct habits, and is social and friendly in his relations with all about him. He has been entrusted with various township offices, and his public spirit has been evinced on many occasions. He seems to have inherited at least

[)art of his political creed from his father and grandfather, and is a member of the Democratic party of to-day. He belongs to the Indeitendent Order of Odd Fellows, and takes a great interest in the organization.

Our subject has been twice married. His first wife, who died in 1H73, was Sarah J. Kellogg, of Fort W.ayne, Tnd. By that marriage two cliildren were born : Emma and Charles II. The present wife of our subject was formerly Miss Mary E. Watrous, and she is a native of this county.

^ ^ILLIAM FORESMAN & BRO., manufac- \^// ^"161''' of flour, meal, feed and dealers in ^Pi' grain and coal, at Circleville, Ohio. When a new settlement is started, about one of the most important things to do is to establish a flour mill; people must have bread, and wheat is easil3- raised. Among those who early became engaged in the milling business was the firm of William Foresman & Bro., the individual members of the firm being William and G. P. Foresman, gentlemen who bring into requisition the amplest financial and l)usiiiess faculties and ability for the highest efficiency in the departments engaging their attention. These flouring mills were established about forty years ago by R. A. Foresman, who was succeeded in 1869 by the present owners, who have since that time entirely refitted and refurnished the building with the new roller-i)rocess machinery and bestknown purifiers and other machinery for the prompt and etlicient execution of the l)est class of work. The mill is located about one and a quarter miles from this city and is connected with the C. M. & V. R. R. by special line or switcii, known as the Willow Bend Railroad, thus securing the amplest shipping facilities to all sections of the Union. The mill is propelled by water power derived from Darby Creek, and b}" the celebrated Victor Turbine water wheel, and employment is usually given to a force of seven workmen and experienced millers, while the mill has a capacit}' of one hundred and fifty barrels of choicest family and Ijakers' flour per day. The principal brands for which this mill is noted find a ready sale and hold the highest standard value in all markets into which the}' have been introduced. This firm also controls a large warehouse and elevator in this city, with a storage capacity of fifteen thousand bushels of wheat. Their handling and shipping facilities justify their claim to pay the highest market price for grain at all times. In addition to the grain consumed at the mill, they ship large quantities each season to our chief grain markets. They also deal in the best grades of hard and soft coal and can supply this article in lump or nut, or for steam or domestic uses, by the car load or ton at lowest standard rates. P>oth members of this firm are natives of LaFayette, Ind., but have for many years been residents of Circleville and promoters of its general interests. Mr. William Foresman was for four years Postmaster of this city, during Gen. Grant's administration. Their father, Hon. Phillip Foresman, was born in Circleville, on the present site of Foresman's Mill, as it is called. The grandfather, William Foresman , was a Virginian, and was but a boy when he came with his parents to Wayne Townshii^, Pickaway County, Ohio, and settled on Government land in this new country. He followed in the footsteps of his father and became a large and well-to-do farmer, owning five hundred and twenty acres where the mill is now located. He was interested in securing the Ohio and Erie Canal and gave the right of way through his farm. In early days, he built a mill and operated it, and was a successful man in every sense of the word. His son, R. A. Foresman, took charge of the mill in 1849, and operated it until 1869, when the subjects of this sketch purchased it. The grandfather was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and died when about ninety years of age. The Foresman family are of Scotch- Irish descent, William Foresman's parents coming from the North of Ireland. William was the father of five children, the Hon. Phillip Foresman being the second eldest. The latter was reared near Circleville, and learned the miller's trade. In fact, all the Foresmans learned the milling business. He was married here and soon after removed to La Fayette, Ind., where he purchased quite a large tract of land. He also built two mills in La Fayette, the first and largest mill built there, and carried on the grain and milling business for many years. In connection he also carried on fanning, and was the owner of over two sections of land. He was a very prominent Whig in politics, and served two terms in the Indiana State Legislature. He died about 1847, Avhen forty-five years of age. He was one of the most thrifty and enterprising citizens, and, although he commenced with scarcely any means, at the time of his death he was one of the wealthiest men of the county. He was a Presbyterian in his religious views. He married Miss Elizabeth Bennett, a native of Deer Creek Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and the daughter of George and Margaret Bennett, of Virginia, early settlers of Deer Creek Township, where they engaged in farming and stock-raising, becoming quite wealthy. INIrs. Foresman, after her liusband's death, came back to Circleville and reared her family. She now lives with our subject on Scioto Street. The three children are as follows: Bennett resides at La Fayette, Ind., and is a farmer and stock-raiser; William, and George P.

William Foresman was born in La Fa3'ette, Ind., in October, 1847, and came to Circleville with his mother after his father's death. Here he passed his boyhood and youth, and here he received his education, graduating at Cincinnati Commercial College. Afterward, he returned to La Faj^ette, Ind., and followed farming there until 1869, when he returned to Circleville, and, with his brother George P., purchased their present property, since which time they have continued business together. Their mills have a location at the junction of three thoroughfares west of the .river. They manufacture three brands, two of which are "Little Addie" and "Edison Light." In connection, they own and operate the farm of two hundred and twenty-five acres of valuable land adjoining the mill, and are extensive cattle feeders. Their home residence is on the corner of Scioto and Mound Streets, at Circleville. William is Treasurer of the Pickaway Count}' Agricultural Association, and both are stockholders in the Fair Grounds. He is a Director of the Second National Bank, and was Postmaster for four years during Gen. Grant's administration. He was married to Miss Mary Millar, daughter of Adam Millar, who was a large farmer and stockman, and a great breeder of thoroughln-ed horses, at Bloomfield, Ohio. She was born there and died in Circleville, leaving a son, Addie Foresman, who is the owner of six hundred and forty acres of land, the old Adam Millar farm near South Bloomfield, one of the finest farms in the county. William Foresman was formerly a Republican, but now aHiliates with the Democratic party.

George P. Foresman was born in La Fayette, Ind., on the 11th of June, 1845, and remained there until two years of age, when he came with his mother to Circleville. Me attended tlie High School here until 1863, when he entered the Wesleyan University at Delaware and continued his studies there for al)Out two years. He then returned home and engaged in buying and shipping grain from Circleville for a few months, after which he entered the employ of his uncle, R. A. P^oresman, and continued with him, off and on, until he and his brother bought the mill. Since then, they have conducted the business successfully, and are the largest grain dealers in the cit3^ George P. was an organizer of the Pickaway Count}^ Agricultural Association, and is a stockholder in the Fair Grounds. Socially, he is a Knight of Pythias, and, in politics, a Democrat. Both the brothers are very liberal and public-spirited. They gave $500 to the building of the Scioto Valley Railroad, and are liberal contributors to all worthy enterprises.

fU^ ON. J. WHEELER LOWE, the present Mayor of Circleville, is, in addition to the duties connected with that responsible po- ^ sition, engaged in the practice of law. He is a gentleman of great literary talent, and corresponds with various papers and magazines throughout the country. Mr. Lowe was born in Ulster County, N. Y., September 24, 1836, and is the son of Jacob J. Lowe, also a native of that place, as was the grandfather, Jeremy Lowe. The latter-named gentleman was a tailor by trade, and during the War of 1812 joined its ranks as a soldier. He lived to the age of eighty years, and was greatly respected by all who knew him. The great-grandfather of our subject, Johannes Laugh, was born in Holland.

The father of our subject spelled his name Low. He was a man of education, and for forty years taught school in the vicinity of his birthplace. In 1840, he came West to Williamsport, Pickaway Count}^, and engaged in his chosen vocation until his decease, which occurred in 1865. The maiden name of our subject's mother was Susanna De Groodt; she was born in New York, and was the daughter of John DeGroodt, a native of the Empire State and of French descent; she departed this life in Syracuse, Neb., in 1876.

The original of this sketch was the fourth youngest in a family of five sons and five daughters, three of whom are deceased. His oldest brother, Joseph W., fought in the Sixty-first Ohio Infantry from the beginning until the close of the late war, and died in Williamsport after returning home. Mr. Lowe, of this sketch, was four years of age when he was brought by his parents to this State, they making the journey up the Hudson to Albany, thence to Buffalo, to Cleveland and by canal to Circleville. He was reared to man's estate in Williamsport, attending the common schools until reaching his nineteenth year. He then returned to New York State and became a student at Fowler's Law School at Poughkeepsie until 1859, when he came again to the Buckeye State and continued reading law under Col. B. Mason.

Mr. Lowe was admitted to the Bar in 1866 by the Supreme Court of Ohio, at which time he began practicing the profession which he is so successfully engaged in at the present time. Soon after launching out in business for himself, he formed a partnership with a Mr. Sage, which connection lasted for two years. He then conducted his practice alone until 1870, when he took in as partner a Mr. Welton, of New York, the firm name being Lowe & Welton. They carried on a successful and growing practice for two years, since which time our subject has managed his own affairs. He stands at the head of his profession.

In 1884, he of whom we write was elected Mayor of Circleville for a term of two years. So well and faithfull}^ did he perform all the duties connected with tliat responsible oftice that he was re-elected in 1886 for the following term. In 1888, he was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Bolin, whose decease occurred nine months previous to the expiration of his term. Our subject was again, in 1890, made the incumbent of that office, to which he devotes considerable time and attention. He has shown himself capable of close application to the duties which lie before him, and his judicious decisions and wise course when bringing about any worthy object are well known to those who are acquainted with he history of this county.

In 1865, Mayor Lowe took a Western trip, visiting Nebraska, Colorado, and many other States, and in 1888 spent a month in New York. He was married in Williamsport, in 1861, to Miss Jennie Sweetman,who was born in Perry County in 1836. To them have been granted a family of three children, namely: John W., May and Charles. In his political relations, Mayor Lowe is strongly Democratic, and bears the good-will of the entire community where he is so widely known.

\fj OHN D. VAUSE. For many years this highly I honored pioneer of Harrison Township, ^.-^^ i Pickaway County, Ohio, has been identified \\^^ with the interests of this count}^, and ranks as a noticeable illustration of that indomitable push and energy which characterize men of will and determination. He was born in Clarke County, Ohio, on the 10th of March, 1818, and his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth (Decker) A'ause, were natives of the Old Dominion, both born in Hampshire County, of that State. Cirandfather William Vause was a native of England, and was either a Captain or a Colonel in the American army during the Revolutionary War.

Thomas Vause, father of our subject, emigrated to Ohio early in the present century, about 1817, and settled in Clarke County, where he made his home until 1823. Then, with his familj-, he moved to Hamilton Township, Franklin Count}-, where he was among the pioneers, and settled in a rude log cabin, later building a good frame house, where he passed his last days, his death occurring in 1852. His worthy wife also passed away that year. Thomas Vause had served as Captain in the militia of Clarke Count}^ when Indians were making trouble, and he was always active in enterprises that had for their object the progress and development of the county. To his marriage were born a number of children, but onl^'^ two besides our subject are now living: James 1. and Thomas B.

He attended school in the primitive log cabin, plastered with clay, and with an enormous fireplace in one end. He swung his youthful legs from slab seats, and his writing desk was a board resting on pegs driven into the wall. The window lights were merely greased paper, and in this rude place he was taught the three R's. After leaving school he followed the occupation to which he had been reared, farming, and this he has continued to follow up to the present time.

On the 14th of September, 1847, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E Perrill, a native of Madison Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, born on the 1st of January, 1822, and the daughter of Nathan and Christina (Stump) Perrill, both natives of Virginia. In 1816, her parents emigrated to the Buckeye State and settled in Pickaway Count}', where the}- were among the pioneers. They experienced all the privations incident to the early settlers of a region, but they came to this State with the intention of staying, and here they re mained, becoming prominent and successful in their chosen occupation. Of the five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Perrill, only one besides Mrs. Vause is now living, Mrs. Catherine A. Moore, a widow.

and IMrs. Yause are named as follows: Mrs. Thomas Rathmell, Mrs. Seymour Van Metter, Mary, Nathan, Baldwin, Thomas W. (deceased), Mrs. Dr. Henry Blake and Annie L. For five j^ears after his marriage, our subject resided on rented land in Harrison Township, Pickaway County, and then purchased the fine farm on which he is now living. He resided in a rude log house from 1853 until 1869, when he built his fine brick residence, whicli is at once a monument to and a reward of patient continuance in well-doing, hard toil and sober living. He owns three liundred and eleven acres of land, and is a self-made man in ever}^ sense of that much-abused term, for all of his property is the result of industry and economy on the part of himself and wife. While not a church member, he contributes liberally to the different denominations, and is prominently ideiitified with all enterprises worthy of notice. He is a Republican in politics, and held the position of Trustee of Harrison Township, Pickaway County, for some time, discharging the duties of the same in a very creditable manner.

He and his estimable wife are among the rejDresentative pioneers of the State, and are held in high esteem in the community in which they reside. The}' are hospitable and social and all find a warm welcome in their pleasant home.

OPE GREGG, one of the prominent lawyers of Jefferson ville, Fayette County, is a native-born citizen of this count}', having had his birth on the 3d of July, 1862. He is a son of John F. Gregg, who is also a native of Ohio. Our subject was reared to farm pursuits and attended the public schools. He spent some time at Buchtel College, at Akron, Ohio, taking a special course, and at the age of twenty-three years began the study of law with his brother. Judge Ace Gregg, of Washington C. II.

He of whom we write was admitted to the Bar in the fall of 1886, and began the practice of his profession in Jeffersonville, at which place he has since resided and has built for himself an extensive and profitable practice in Fayette, Madison and Greene Counties. He is a bright and thriving law3^er and understands his profession thoroughly. Socially, he is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Indepedent Order of Odd Fellows and the Encampment.

Mr. Gregg besides his legal business is also interested to some extent in agriculture, having charge of his father's estate, a nice tract of land consisting of one hundred and ninetj'-five acres in this county.

^, AVID MOCK. Jefferson Township, Fayette County, has its full quota of vigorous, enterprising, thorough-going business men, wiiose popularity is based upon their well-known integrity and progressiveness. None among these is better liked by those who have dealings with them than is lie of whom we now write. He is the proprietor of a fine estate, including one hundred and fifty-three acres, which bears all the Improvements which stamp it as a first-class farm. Mr. Mock is practically retired from active life, and rents his farm to a tenant.

He of whom we write was born in Fa3'ette County, April 15, 1841, and is a son of Daniel Mock, a prominent resident of this section. Our subject was reared to man's estate in this county, receiving his education in the common scliools of his district, where he acquired a sntticient knowledge to give him an imi)etus to go on by himself. He aided his father in the cultivation of a home farm until the outbreak of the late war, when, in 1862, he enlisted in Company C, Ninetieth Ohio Infantry, and served his country faithfully until the close of hostilities, being mustered out as Corporal. He participated in the battles of Perry ville, Nashville, Franklin, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Kenesaw Mountain, and numerous skirmishes. He passed through all the hardships and privations of a soldier's life during his three years of service, and after being discharged returned home and engaged in the peaceful pursuits of farm life.

Mr. Mock purchased a farm in 1867, upon which he removed and made it his home ten j^ears. He then became the proprietor of another tract on the Pike, and which is his present abiding-place. In 1883, he erected thereon a comfortable frame house which is presided over by his estimable wife. While superintending the cultivation of his farm, in addition to raising cereals he bred fine grades of cattle and swine which he shipped to the city markets, and for a number of 3"ears was extensively engaged in buying and selling stock. As before stated, Mr. Mock is now retired from active work on his estate, and rents his property.

In 1867, Miss Asenath McKillip became the wife of our subject. Mrs. Mock is a very intelligent lady and noted housekeeper, and is the daughter of Talle}' McKillip. The original of this sketch is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and is I'eeognized by all his fellow-townsmen as a most estimable oentleman.

[] SHAM A. JONES, who is known in political circles as one of the leaders of the Democracy in this section, is likewise prominent as a farmer, having valual)le farming interests and a beautiful home in Jackson Township. He is a native of Logan County, 111., and was born August 27, 1851. Stephen A. Jones, his father, was a Penns,ylvanian by birth, and was reared to the life of a farmer in his native State. He settled in Logan County at an early day, and soon became thoroughly identified with the most active and enterprising pioneers of that section of Illinois. ILis life began in poverty, but by diligence, careful management and shrewd investment of his money after he had obtained a start, he accinnulated wealth. He had served in the AVar of 1812 as Captain of a company, and subsequently engaged extensivel}- in bu3'ing and selling land, purchasing many land warrants that had l)een given to soldiers of the War of 1812. His son now has several of these warrants for land in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

1855, was a serious blow to the county where he had lived and labored so long, and where he left an estate of between six hundred and eight hundred acres. He was of the Methodist persuasion in religion, and in politics was a Democrat. He married Airy Adna Wear, who was of Scotch descent, and had been previously married to a Mr. Ham, b}' whom she had one child, Jason. She died at the age of forty-eight years. She was a faithful and conscientious Christian, and a Methodist in her religious belief.

Our subject is the only child of his mother's second union. He was three j^ears old when his father died, and four years of age when he was bereft of a mother's care by her untimely death. Thus sadly left an orphan, he was cared for by his half-brother until he was thirteen years old, passing his bo3hood on a farm and in attendance at the local district school. His brother then died, and after that our subject lived with a nephew, James B. Dunham, until he was twent3^-one years old, when he began life for himself as a farmer. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits until he was twent3'-eiglit years of age. His next venture was to open a hardware store at AVaynesville, De Witt Count3', 111., which he conducted the ensuing seven 3'ears. At the expiration of that time, he resumed farming, and owned a farm of one hundred and twenty acres in Barnard Township, De Witt Count3r

In the 3'ear mentioned, Mr. Jones came to Ohio to take up his residence in Jackson Township, his wife having fallen heir to four hundred acres of ex-Gov. McArthur's estate, which had been in litigation for two or three generations, and finall3' had been settled by the United States Supreme Court. Our subject has control of four hundred and twenty acres here, besides owning ninet3'- seven acres in Clarke County and some land in Union Count3'. He rents some of the land, and farms the remainder, devoting it to mixed husbandry, raising grain and other produce, and a fine class of stock. His farm is well conducted after the most approved modern methods and in a methodical manner, and its appointments are of the best, including a handsome residence, one of the largest and finest in Jackson Township, a view of which mav be found elsewhere in this volume.

Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Effie McArtliur, December 12, 1873. Three cliildren have been born unto them, wliom tliey have named Flora T., Susie Van B. and Stephen A., respectively. Mrs. Jones is a native of this county, born September 22, 1844, and is a daughter of Allen C. and Olive (Whitney) McArthur. Her father was born on old Fruit Hill, in Ross County, while her motlier was a native of New York State. Tlie fatlier was a surveyor and a farmer by occupation, and surveyed the Marion tt Circleviile Railway. He died at tlie age of fifty-four, and his wife when past sixty years of age. The3' reared five of their eiglit cliildren: Adora, Effle, Flora T., Susan N. and Allan C. Mrs. Jones' paternal grandfather was (Jen. Duncan McArthur, who was originall}^ a farmer, also served as an officer in the regular army, and was Governor of Ohio in the earl\' history of the State.

Mr. and Mrs. Jones stand high socially, and religiously arc inclined to the Presbyterian faith. He is a man of large public spirit, and in him the Democratic party of this section of Ohio finds one of its most efficient workers. He has been a member of the County Central Committee two terms, and has been State Delegate to several conventions.

^ORMAN McLEAN. The subject of this sketch is at present residing on his fine tract of land in Union Township, Fayette County. He was the son of Joseph McLean, who was born in this county in 1803. The latternamed gentleman was the son of Duncan and Elizabeth McLean, who emigrated from Pennsylvania in an early da}' and first located in Ross County, this State, where the grandfather died a year later. They were the parents of four children, those besides the father of our subject being Mary, who became the wife of Norman Jones Stogdal, who died in early manhood, and Daniel, who afterward became the famous Judge McLean. After the death of her luTsband, Mrs. Duncan McLean was again married, and removed in 1810 with her family to Fayette County, locating on

Sugar Creek, Union Township. There Mr. Waddle, her husband, entered a tract of land and continued to reside upon it until 1812, when they removed to Washington C. II. It was there that the father of our subject was educated. When eighteen years of age, he went to Ross County and served an apprenticeship at the cabinetmaker's trade. After attaining his majority, he returned to the above-named city and worked at his trade for about eight years. He then located upon the farm, which is the property of our sul)- ject, and there he continued to make his home until his death, April 15, 1887.

.]ose|)h McLean was married in 1829 to Miss Lucinda Sholie, who had been orphaned by the death of her father when quite young. The Shobe family hail from Yirginia, and on removing to this vState were among the earl}' settlers of Ross County. To them were born a family of eight children, four of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, and of whom only three are living, viz.: Mary E., Mrs. George A. Jenkins; Margaret, who resides with our subject; and Norman. In politics, the father of our subject was a Whig, but on the organization of the Republican party joined its ranks, in which he was an active worker. He was very prominent in township affairs and served efficiently as Trustee of Union Township for many years. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the County Infirmary, and in church matters was an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal faith.

The original of this sketch was born September 2G, 1843, on the farm where he is at present residing. His limited education was received in the district schools, and, when old enough to be of service to his father, he worked on the home farm. During the Civil War, he participated in the Morgan raid through the southern portion of the State. November 15, 1866, Miss Lucinda, daughter of James W. and Amelia Garlinger, became the wife of our subject. Her father was one of the prominent farmers of the county and resides in Union Township.

carpenter, resides in Jasper Township, Fayette Count}^; Early, engaged in teaching school in Union Township, this county; Robert, Fanny, Walter and Howard, who reside at home witli llieir parents. Mary died when two years old.

He of whom we write owns a fine one hundred and eight3'-acre farm, upon whicli he has placed the best of improvements, believing tiiat the best methods always bring in the largest returns. He does a general farming and stock-raising business, giving especial attention to the raising of grain and broom corn. With his estimable wife, he is connected with the Methodist Protestant Church, in the Sunda3'-school of which denomination they are active workers. Mr. McLean has been the incumbent of the position of School Director in his district, and at the present time is president of tlie Board. Tlie family are highly esteemed in this locality, where Mr. McLean is regarded as an uprififht man and 2:0 od citizen.

IhiM. ARTIN ROWE is at present residing on a fine tract of land in Concord Townsliij), Fayette County, of which he is tlie owner. He was born January H, 1813, in Greene Township, and is the son of John and Frances (Anderson) Rowe, natives of ^'irginia. The father was a patriot in the War of 1812, and was tiie son of Jesse Rowe, also a native of the Dominion, and a soldier in the Revolutionary army.

The parents of our subject came to tliis State in 1807, and located on Wabash Creek, near Bowenville, where the^^ made their home for two years. Then they came to Fayette County, where they were among the earliest pioneers. The father entered a farm in the wilderness and set himself industriously about its improvement. Wild animals were plentiful in that earAy day, and thus the famil}' were always supplied with choice meats, although tliev were denied many of the necessities in other directions. The elder Mr. Rowe died in 1865, in his eighty-third year, having ])een preceded to the better land by his wife, who passed away in 1828. He was twice married, having by the first union four sons and one daughter, onlv two of whom are living, and by the second, four sons and two daughters. He was prominent in township affairs and voted the Democratic ticket,

Martin Roe was reared on the old home farm, and remained at home aiding his father in its cultivation until reaching his twenty-fifth year. In the fall of 1838, he was married to Sophia M., daughter of AVilliam and Jane B. (Dowden) Johnson, the father born in Maryland in 1781, and the mother, who was a native of Virginia, was born in 1789. The}' were the parents of thirteen children, six of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson came to Fayette County in 1816, and located in Greene Township, on a wild farm. The father was, in early life, a Whig, and fought in the War of 1812. He was progressive and wide-awake where his township:) was concerned, and served in the capacity of Supervisor and Trustee. He passed from this life in 1833, and his good wife in 1880.

Mrs, Rowe was born in Greene Townshii), this county, March 16, 1819, After her marriage with our sul)ject, the young couple came to Concord Township and located on a wild tract of land comprising one hundred acres. Like many of the pioneers, tliey began subduing natui-e, erecting cabins, clearing the land, etc., but witli all that, were social and happy, and had a care for the education and morals of their children, Mr. and Mrs. Rowe are among the few who are left to tell the experiences and hardships of that earl}' time.

Our subject has added to his landed estate from time to time, until lie is now the possessor of two hundred and sixtj-four acres of valuable land, all of which, with the exception of eight acres, is under the i)low. He erected his present substantial residence in 1848, which was at that time theonl}^ brick structure in the township. He has placed good buildings on his estate, and is living in the quiet enjoA'ment of the fruits of his early toil, surrounded by a host of warm friends and acquaintances. His home is located in what is now known as flankins' Run, which was named by his father m an early date. They have been residents of this section for fifty-four years, and celebrated their golden wedding August 14, 1888, on which occasion two liundred guests were present.

Mr. and Mrs. Rowe are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living, namel_y : Melinda J. Van Pelt, Amanda A. Mark, Isaac N. Newton, Mary F. Mark, Eliza E. Stuck}-, John William, Virgil Clark and Martin Elmer. During the late war, Isaac was a soldier in the Fifty-fourth Ohio Infantry, and, being captured at Atlanta, was imprisoned at Andersonville for seven months and twelve days, during wliich time he was cruelly- treated.

Our subject and his estimable wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for a period of fifty years, in which denomination Mr. Rowe has served as Class-leader nearly all of that time. He has also been Trustee of the parsonage and church, and for many years was Superintendent of the Sundaj'-school. In politics, he was in early life a Democrat, but now votes the Republican ticket. He has been greatly interested in township affairs, and has served his fellow-townsmen as Trustee and Supervisor, giving entire satisfaction. He has been Director and Superintendent of Schools, and has done effective work for his district. The 3'oungest son of Mr. Rowe is Township Treasurer.

Before his m.arriage, he of whom we write had earned -tlOO in the employ of his grandfather, with whicii he took an extended trip of six months, and, coming home " broke, " was then married. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe are widely and favorably known in this count}', where they have lived lives of usefulness and uprightness.

ARCUS L. YATES, who devotes his entire time and attention to cultivating the soil in Range Township, Madison County, was born August 25, 1832, in Deer Creek Township, Pickaway County. His birth occurred in what is now Gill's Mill, which building was erected by his grandfatlier, David Yates, who came from Shenandoah, Ya., in an early da}'. The latter-named gentleman was a son of Robert Yates, also a native of the Old Dominion and came to Ohio when a voung man, where he was married.

John Yates, the father of our subject, was born December 26, 1805, in Ross County, this State, where his father was married to Miss Christina Edmonson and resided until removing to Pickaway County. He inherited twenty acres of land from his father's estate and was so successful as a farmer that he was enabled to give each of his eleven children one hundred acres of land. Politically, he was a Democrat and served as Justice of the Peace for many years. His marriage with Miss Elizalieth Blue occurred September 4, 1828; she was born May 1, 1808, and departed this life November 5, 1885. Her husband preceded her to the better land, having died in Pickaway County, July 16, 1878.

Our subject was the third in order of birtli of the parental family of eleven children, his brothers and sisters being David R., Emily, DeWitt Clinton, William, John N.,Francis Marion, Socrates, Marinda, Roland B. and Townsend. He of whom we write grew to manhood in Pickaway County, where he attended the first school lield in the Everett building in Circleville. When twenty -two years of age, he went to Paint Township, Fayette County, and took charge of a farm of four hundred and sixtyfive acres, which belonged to his father. He was thus engaged for a number of years, and in tlie meantime was married to Miss Angeline C, daughter of Benjamin and IMartlia (Reeves) Harrison, whose sketch will l)e found on another page of tliis volume.

Mrs. Yates was born October 14, 1841, in Fa}- ette County, and until 1874 resided with her husband upon one hundred acres of land which liad been given him by his father. His estate now comprises two hundred acres which his industry lias placed under an excellent cultivation. In 1882, his tool shed was struck by lightning, thus destroying $1,800 worth of machinery, and in 1891 he suffered the loss of his residence by Are.

To Mr. and Mrs. Yates have been born nine children, viz: Batteal H., who married Miss Susan S. Wissler; Seymour, who married P^mma Ogden; Anna D., Mrs. James T. Timmons; Myrtle W., the wife of Herman McClimans; Pearl M., Mrs. Cassius B. Porter; Charles M.. Alpha A., Martha E., who died in infancy, and Lyle B. at home.

Democr.it and has served as Trustee of his township for tlie past ten years and has also done efficient work as a member of the School P)Oard. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, liaving taken tiie Tliirtj^-second Degree.

R. O. A. ALLEN. Success is the true test of merit, and without in any way rcHecting upon the other talented members of the medical profession who are residents of Washington C. II., we feel sure that our readers who are acquainted with Dr. Allen will bear witness to his being an honorable, conscientious physician, who has, by hard study and indomitable energy, become thoroughly conversant with the details of his profession.

Dr. Allen is one of the oldest phj'sicians of Washington C. II., having come hither in 1850, and, in addition to his large practice, he also for a number of years conducted a drug business. He came to Ohio from New Jersey, where he was born July 1, 1825, the son of John P. and Jane (Adams) Allen. He was only four years old when he accompanied his parents to Mansfield, Richland County, where nine years later lie was orphaned by the death of his mother. Afterward he attended the Granville (Licking County) Academy for two years, and later was a student in the college at the same place for five years.

At the age of twenty, our subject ceased his literary studies and commenced to read medicine in Wilmington, Ohio, with Dr. Davis as his preceptor. In 1850, he came to Washington C. II., where, on March 18 of the following year, he was married to Miss .Tane, daughter of Isaac Jenkins. He attended medical lectures at Cleveland in the fall of 1852, graduating during the following year, and at once opened an oJlice in Washington C. II., where he practiced for ten years uninterruptedly. Then buj'ing out a drug business, he Avas engaged in that line for twenty years, first alone, but much of the time in partnership with Dr. II. C. Coffman. About 1880, lie sold the drug store and has since given his attention wholly to his professional labors. He retains much of the activity of his youth, although he no longer does night work if he can avoid it.

Washington C. H. contains a number of elegant and tastefully furnished residences, and among them the stranger is sure to notice particularly the home on the corner of Washington Avenue and McLean Street, Tiie grounds are five acres in extent, and are beautifully laid out in lawns, gardens, etc. The Doctor erected the residence and has made it his home for twenty-two 3'ears. He and his wife are the parents of two children: Lucy, wife of Capt. E. A. Ramsay, and the mother of two children: Ellis W. and Richard A.; William J. is an undertaker at Washington C. H. The Doctor is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is a member of the Baptist Church, while his wife holds membership in the Presbyterian Church.

AVID S. LUDWIG. Biographies of successful men are most useful as guides and incentives to others, and hence a volume of this character, containing the life records of the most i)rominent and representative citizens of Pickaway County, serves to stimulate the young and invite their emulation. Mr. Ludwig is well known throughout the county as an inrtuential farmer and business man of Circleville Township. His fine farm, located on section 32, forms a most beautiful picture in the surrounding landscape. His handsome residence, which was erected in 1891 at a cost of $7,000, is equipped throughout with all the conveniences and improvements known to modern arcliitecture. It is heated with hot water and bears all tlie furnishings which indicate its inmates to be people of means and refinement. The estate of Mr. Ludwig is located in the southeastern corner of Circleville Township, on the famous "Pickaway Plains."

given a common-school education and passed liis boyhood da^s on the old farm on which he still resides. He remained under the parental roof until his marriage, December 2G, 1H72, at which time Miss Rosa L. Driesbach became his wife. Mrs. Ludwig was born in Pickaway Township September 3, 1851, and was the daughter of Isaac K. and L. C. (Hittel) Driesbach, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in an early day. Mrs. Ludwig acquired a good education in tiie schools of the district, later attending one term at the Northwestern College at Naperville, III.

The six children born to our subject and his estimable wife bear the respective names of Eva D., Fannie D., Edgar J., Lydia I., Mary and Mabel Ct. In political matters, Mr. Ludwig casts his vote and influence in favor of Democratic priucii)les and candidates. For tw^o 3'ears, he served acceptably in the position of Trustee of Pickawa}^ Township.^Mrs. Ludwig is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and takes an active interest in all good works.

The old Ludwig homestead comprised one hundred and sixty acres, which is the property of our subject. In addition to that, he is the possessor of an estate of two hundred acres, just across the road, in Pickaway Townshiji; one hundred and tift}' acres in another portion of that township and fort}' acres in Washington Township, lie is one of the largest landholders in this county, and justly occupies a high place in the agiicultural community. He devotes a great deal of time and attention to the raising of cattle, his favorite being the Polled- Angus. The estate of our subject is splendidl}' developed, Mr. Ludwig believing that the latest improvements and best methods in agriculture always bring in the largest returns.

He of whom we write responded to the call for volunteers during the Morgan raid, being commissioned Captain of Company P^, First Regiment, Ohio Militia, in July, 1864, receiving his honorable discharge in August of that year. On erecting his present handsome residence, Mr. Ludwig tore down the famous old brick house, which was built by his grandfather in 1809, and at that time was the first brick dwelling in Pickaway County. Among the personal characteristics of our subject are those of justice and [)rogress and that cordial, kindly spirit which makes warm friends and stanch adherents. We are pleased to be able to place in the hands of our readers a sketch of so prominent and influential a citizen of Pickaway County as is Mr. Ludwi".

HOMAS F. PARRETT. Fayette County's '^^/^' native-born sons, who are represented in various walks in life, are many of them among the principal promoters of the i)ros|)erity that she enjoys, and of this number is Thomas F. Parrett, a farmer of high reputation, standing among the first of his calling in Wayne Township, and one of our best civic officials. Jefferson ToAvnship is his birthi)lace, and he was born into the home of George and Anna Parrett of that place in 1840.

George Parrett was also a native of this count}', born in 1813, a son of John and Catherine Parrett, who were early settlers in this part of Ohio. They were Virginians by birth, and after marriage came to this State in 1810, and first located in Ross County, whence they came to this county a year or two later and were among its most useful pioneers, buying and improving a large tract of land, Ijing along Paint Creek. He served a short time in the War of 1812. He was a syn of Frederick Parrett, who was a native of Virginia, but was of Swiss descent. The father of our subject grew to manhood on a farm in Jefferson Township. His early education was conducted in the rude log schoolhouse of pioneer times, where he spent many a wear}' hour on a split log seat without any back to it. He remained with his parents until his marriage at the age of twenty-four or twentj'-five, to Miss Anna Fletcher. Her father had died when she was quite young, and she wa^ reared by her mother, with whom she came to Ohio. Mr. Parrett began life by operating the farm that his father had left him. He was very industrious, made every stroke of work count, and was also keen in money matters, so that he liecame well-to-do. He added to the original area of his farm until he had three hundred and fifty acres of excellent farming land, the most of which he cleared himself. He lived to a ripe age, dying in 1872, and thus closing a life that had been well spent, rolitically, he was of the old Whig stock in early life, but the Republican party found in him a strong supporter after its organization. Both he and his wife were people of strict religious views, and the Methodist Protestant Church had in them good and faithful members. INIrs. Parrett, wdio was born in Pennsylvania in 1811, died in this county in 1886. She was the mother of seven children: Elmira, wife of H. Kirk: Thomas F.; Mary C, wife of T. F. lioyd; Caroline E., wife of J. P. Popejoy; Belinda A., widow of J. W. Morris; Susan, wiio died young, and Lucy O., wife of Dr. S. Marshall.

At the age of twenty-one, our subject started out in the world on his own responsibility, beginning life as a farmer. At the age of twenty-four, he married Mary Greenlee, daughter of Samuel and Ann Greenlee. Their union was blessed with three children: Frank L., who married Stella Briggs; Fantie B., and Carey. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Parrett was married to Miss Mary B. Coffman, daughter of Nathan and Sarah Coffman, who were natives respectively of Fayette and Greene Counties. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: William E., deceased; Lewis C; Charlotte J., wife of J. D. Pridy; John M., deceased; Benjamin F., Mary B., Esther A., who married F. P. Willard, and is now dead, and vSarali J., her twin sister, who is the wife of R. W. Merchant. Our subject and his wife have three sons: Ilarrj', Thomas F., Jr., and Louis C.

Mr. Parrett remained m Jefferson Township thirteen years after his first marriage, and then came to Wayne Township, and to his present farm in 1880. He owns three hundred and seventeen acres of well-improved land, and he may well take pride in the fact that its fine condition is the result of his i)ersistent and well-directed labors, the building, fencing, ditching and tiling all of his planning, and much of the work done by his hand.

Our subject has a noble war record, which reflects credit on the soldier of his native State He first entered the service in Company' H. Sixtieth

Ohio Infantry, which formed a part of the Army of the Potomac, and while he was fighting at Harper's Ferry he was captured by the enemy. He had the good fortune to be paroled at Annapolis, Md., and subsequently started for Minnesota to fight the Indians, but on arriving at Chicago he found that peace had been declared with the savages. He remained in Camp Douglas two months, and his term of enlistment then expiring, he was mustered out of the service. His patriotism had not been dampened by the many trials and hardships that he has undergone in defending the Stars and Stripes, and he afterward enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Sixtj'-eighth Ohio Infantry, of which he was made Captain for his meritorious services and for the good soldiership that lie displayed, whether on the march, in camp or in the heat of battle. It was his misfortune to be again captured while engaged with the enemy in Kentucky, by John Morgan, the celebrated rebel raider, and his captivity terminated his usefulness in the field. Politically, our subject is a Republican, and has ever stood firmly by his party in defeat as well as in victory. His fellow-citizens hold him in honor, and have entrusted to him many of the most responsible local olfices, such as that of Trustee, etc. In 1887, he was first chosen as one of the County Commissioners, and he still holds that important oflflce.

EORGE Z WICKER, a retired farmer, is one of the prominent and most esteemed old ^^=i^l settlers of Circleville, having been a resident of this city since 1845. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, on the 15th of February, 1821, and his father, George H. Zwicker, was also a native of that country. The latter followed agricultural pursuits there until his death, in 1824. He married Miss Margaret Forist, also a native of German}^ and the daughter of George H. Forist, who was born in the Fatherland, and who carried on agricultural pursuits there. The mother of Mrs. Zwicker was brought to this country by our

Our subject was second in order of l)irtli of four children, three of whom grew to mature years. The youngest brother, Deibold, died in Germany, and a sister, Margaret, died in Pike County, Ohio. George Zwicker received good advantages in the educational line from the age of six to fourteen, and remained under the parental roof until he came to America. He desired to live in a free and independent country, and in the spring of 1838 he took passage for the United States. He remained in New York City over a month, and then came on to Pike County, settling in Waverly. He was out of money, could not speak English, and was among strangers. However, he did not inherit the til rift, energy and perseverance of his German ancestors for nothing, and he immediatel}^ set to work to find emploj'ment. He worked on a farm during the summer, and then on the State boat until 1844. His mother had secured his release from military service, and after the death of his brother our subject returned to his native country to get the remainder of the family. This was in the fall of 1844, and he took passage at New York on the sailing-vessel " Louis Phillipe," and after a twenty days' ocean voyage, reached Hanover. In the spring of the following year, he returned with the family to the United States, remaining at Waverly, Ohio, until the fall and then located at Circleville. He bought two acres in that cit}^ engaged in gardening, and added to his land from time to time, until he had fifteen acres of fine land in the corporation limits.

Mr. Zwicker had followed gardening in his native country, and consequently was thoroughly posted in this branch of industry. He began raising plants, sold seed, and, being very successful in this, continued it for over forty years. He attended the Columbus markets twice a week, and bought and built a booth atNortii Market; he also hired a booth at Central Market, where he handled vegetables of his own raising. In 1878, he bought the old Valentine Farm, consisting of one hundred and twenty-one and one-quarter acres, and later he bought sixty acres, so that he now has over one hundred and eighty-one acres of land, part in the corporation of Circleville, with good buildings and improvements. He also owns city lots here, and is one of the substantial men of the county, all theresuit of pluck and perseverance. In 1867, he and Michael Kelstadt were selected as assignees for the defunct Marfield Bank, and took as their interest a part of twelve acres between Scioto and Court Streets, which they have platted out as Zwicker & Kelstadt Addition, and have sold a number of lots. In 1888, Mr. Zwicker bought a large brick residence on East Main Street, and has a most i)leasant and comfortable home. He owns real estate on South High Street, in Columbus, and built a residence there, at the corner of Pearl and Willow Streets.

Our subject was an organizer of the Pickaway County New Fair Association, and assisted in buying property and getting it in good shape, and he now owns the propert}'. He has assisted in building all the railroads here, and has taken a deep interest in all other worthy enterprises. After many years of industry and hard work, he has retired from the active duties of life to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He is one of the i-epi-esentative citizens of the county, is social and genial, and is warmly welcomed everywhere. He was educated in the German language in his own country, and although he never attended school here, he speaks the English language quite fluently. During the memorial exercises on the 29th of December, 1891, he was stricken with paralysis, but has now nearly recovered.

He was married in Pike County, Ohio, on the 4th of July, 1845, to Miss Anna M. Palm, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, and the daughter of Jacob William Palm, a native of the Old Country. Mr. Palm followed merchandising there until

1847, and there received his final summons. His wife, whose maiden name was Anna M. Sterley, was born in Germany, but died in this country. Fifteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Palm, and of these seven are now living. Mrs. Zwicker, the second in order of birth, was born January 2, 1826, and remained in her native country until the spring of 1844, when she and a sister sailed for America. She became acquainted with Mr.

Zvvicker on shipboaid, and on the 4th of July of t!ie following year became his wife. The3' are the happy parents of one child, J. George, a native of Circleville, born September 18,1848. The latter was well educated in the public schools, later assisted his father on the farm, and afterward was engaged in business for him. He spent one year, from 1889 to 1890, in Columbus, but afterwards returned and engaged in farming and gardening. He was married in 1872 to INIiss Frances Schneider, a native of Worcester, Ohio, and the daughter of John Schneider, a cooper, now deceased. Eight children have been born to them: George H., Annie M., Sarah E., C. Frederick, Harry W., Otto D., Albert and Emma C. The subject of this sketch is a strong member of the Lutheran Church. In politics, he is a Democrat.

RS. ELIZA M. CUMMINS. Among the many intelligent and reiined ladies of Harrison Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, we find none more worthy of a place in this volume than Mrs. Cummins, who has been a resident of this State nearly all her life. She was born in Chester Countv, Pa., on the 18th of May, 1830, and her parents, Jacob and Mary (McGill) Wright, were natives of that State also. About 1835 her parents left the Keystone State and emigrated to Ohio, settling ten miles north of Columbus, where they passed the remainder of their days, the father dying in 1878 and the mother in 1886. Nine children were born to their union, only the following now surviving: Eliza M.; John; Susan, wife of Robert Brelsford; Charles; Jacob; and Mary, wife of Sylvester Hard. The original of this notice was but five years of age when she came with her parents to Franklin County, Ohio, and here she passed her girlhood and received her education in the i)ioneer log schoolhouse of those days. Thus she was reared to hardships and privations, but this only served to form a character whose kindly influence and gentleness arc made manifest at home and in societ}'. On the 4th of March, 1849, she was married to Mr. Snjder B. Cummins, a native of Harrison Townshii), Pickaway County, Ohio, born June 11, 1818, and the son of William and ]\Iaiy Cummins, natives of Virginia, but early settlers of Pickaway County, Ohio. Young Cummins was also reared amid pioneer surroundings and received a good practical education. For a number of years he was an active worker in educational matters, taught several terms of school, and was an able and very successful instructor.

After marriage, Mr. Cummins and his youthful bride settled upon the farm which his widow now owns in Harrison Township, and began housekeejjing in a log cabin. He then went to work to clear and cultivate the land, which required years of labor and economy, but with the assistance of his prudent and most able helpmate, he pei'severed and became the owner of one of the finest places in the vicinity. A few years after their residence on this place, a fine frame structure took the place of the rude log cabin, cultivated fields were seen in the place of forests, and thus their toil was lewarded. Their union gave them nine children, five of whom are living: Frank; Sn3'der; Arthur; Joseph; and Mary, wife of George Richards. The four deceased were Jacob, Susan, Martha and Hattie.

Mr. Cummins departed this life on the 4th of March, 1876, and his death was the occasion of universal sorrow, for all felt the loss sustained by the departure of such a man. He was known far and wide for integrity and fair dealing, and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. No better man had his home in Pickawa}- County, and his honest}^ and uprightness were proverbial in the community. He was one of the prominent members of the United Brethren Church and an active worker in the same. He was a School Director for some time, and was a friend to education, as to all worthy enterprises. He w^as interred in Reber Hill Cemetery, in Walnut Township. In politics, he was a Republican with Prohibition tendencies. A self-made man, Mr. Cummins made all his property bj^ industry and good management and with the assistance of his wife, who is a woman of unus- ual managerial qualities, prudence and industry. She is identified with the United lircthren Church, is a charming lady, and very p()i)ulnr witli her neig-hbors.

NDREW J. KEPLER, M. D., of London, who is one of the foremost representatives of the Eclectic School of Medicine in this part of Ohio, enjo3'S a large practice, and is regarded as one of the best physicians in Madison Count}-. He is a native of Butler Count3%and July 22, 1852, was born into the home of John T. and INIahala (Clemmer) Kepler, also natives of Ohio. They were married in Montgomery County, and the father was actively engaged in farming in the same county for several years, but he and his amiable wife are now living in retirement in Preble County. In politics, he is an unswerving advocate of the Democratic party. Eor six years he held the office of Justice of the Peace, and made an admirable olHcial, administering the law without fear or favor. He and his wife are members in high standing of the Methodist P^piscopal Church, and carry their religion into their everj'day lives. The}' have three children: Samuel, a farmer; Mary, Mrs. Toby; and our subject.

The paternal grandparents of our subject were Joseph and Mary (Horine) Kepler, who were natives, respective!}', of Germany and Ireland. They came to America when young, and were married in Kentucky. Later in life they came to Ohio and located on the Miami River, near Dayton, in an early day, where the grandfather engaged extensively in farming, owning some eight hundred acres of land. He subsequently removed with his family to Butler County, where he continued agricultural pursuits, and also operated a grist and saw mill. Moving to Dayton in the latter part of his life, he lived retired until his demise. He was a Democrat, and served through the War of 1812. His family numbered four sons and three daughters. The maternal grandparents of our subject, Andrew and Sarah Clemmer, were natives of Pennsylvania. The former was a wealthy farmer, and the propri- etor of over a thousand acres of land near Dayton, where he had settled in an eaily day, entering his land, which was mostly timber, from the (iovernment. He was a Justice of the Peace, and was known far and near as "Squire Clemmer." He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and a Whig in politics.