Madison Township (part 13 of 30)

In the Clark family were two children: Hudson D., who was educated in AYittenburg College of Springfield, became Superintendent of the street car lines of that city. He died in Springfield, leaving one son, Robert, who is twenty 3'ears of age. Our subject's only daughter is INIrs. Bauder. She was educated in the Springfield Female College, and is a most estimable lady. INIr. Clark has the higliest confidence and regard of all with whom he has come in contact.

'jfl'ACOB CARR, President of the Fayette County Infirmary Board of Directors, has many times through a long, honorable life held positions of public trust in his native county. He is spending his declining years on the farm in Union Township, upon which he has passed the most of hisda^'S, and which his father redeemed from the wilderness in the early 3'ears of the settlement of this section of the State.

Mr. Carr was born October 7, 1817, in Paint Township, and he was about a year old when the family moved to the place where he now resides in Union Township. His father, who bore the name of Joal) Carr, was born in Virginia, November 4, 1790, and in the opening 3'ears of his manhood took part in the War of 1812. His parents were (lermans by birth, and after coming to this countr3' they settled in Virginia. Joab Carr married Elizabeth Miller, a native of Pendleton County, Va.,and a daughter of William Miller, a farmer of that county. After marriage, the Carrs came to Ohio, in 1813, coming the whole distance over the mountains and through the forests and wild intervening country on horseback, conveying their Iiousehold effects on horses also. They first lived in Paint Township, and subsequently came to the |>lace where their son lives. The land upon which they settled was i)art of the United States military lands and was open to settlement by the soldiers of the War of 1812. Mr. Carr took one hundred and twenty-six and one-half acres, and industriously set about the hard work of hewing out a farm from the wilderness. The surrounding country was almost a trackless forest, with the exception of bridle paths, there being no roads. There was an Indian path across ]Mr. Carr's land called the Xenia Trail. Mr. Cair was one of the first to settle in this place, and he was doing good pioneer work when his career terminated with his untimely death in 1824, while yet in the prime of life, and thus this township lost one of its most useful citizens, who would, undoubtedly, have done valuable service in its upbuilding had he lived. He was a Whig and was interested in politics and in all that concerned the welfare of his country, for which he had fought when it was assailed by foreign aggression. His wife departed this life in 1833. They had four children: Susanna, who died in January, 1833; our subject; George, who died in Clinton Count}' in January, 1890; and Joab, a resident of Sumner County, Kan.

After his father's death, our subject remained with his mother on the old homestead until her death, w4iich occurred when he was sixteen years old. After that sad event in his life, he went to work for a farmer in the neighborhood, and was w'lth him a year. Going then to Madison County, he worked for several years for and with Dave Saltzer, going into the cattle business with him, and from 1837 until 1842 he traded in stock, driving cattle from Illinois to Lancaster, Pa., where he found a good market for them. In that way, he accumulated considerable property. January' 22, 1842, he was married to Miss Polly, daughter of Col. Samuel Ilarrod, an early pioneer farmer of Stokes Township, Madison Count}', who came here from Kentucky. The latter was quite a conspicuous figure in the pul)lic life of the county, holding the office of Justice of the Peace and other offices. He served in the War of 1812 under Gen. Harrison, and rose to the rank of Colonel. He died in 18o(5 and his wife in 18G8. They had six children, of whom Mrs. Carr is the youngest and the only survivor. She is a most exemplary woman and the best of wives and mothers. Her marriage with our subject has been hallowed to them by the birtii of nine children, all of whom are living. The eldest is Matilda Ann, wife of William Thornton, of Madison County. Salathiel, who lives on his father's farm, and who took part in the war as a volunteer in the expedition against Morgan, the rebel raider; he enrolled in Union Township when the draft was made in 1864. Elijah S., who is in the grocery business at Millidgevilie; Ellen, wife of Elan Thornton, who lives in this township; David, a resident of Union Township, residing near liis father's farm; Amanda, wife of Henry Worrel,a blacksmith at Bloomsburgli; ]\Iay, the wife of Noah Baiighn, a farmer of (iroene County, and Susanna and Jesse Sherman, wlio make their home witli their parents.

After his marriage. Mr. Carr returned to his old home, taking possession of it March 13, 1842, and has lived here ever since, making many fine improvements that have greatl}^ increased the value of the place since it came into his hands. The buildings are of a substantial order, and the one hundred and thirty-one acres of land comprising its area are under a good state of cultivation, and well drained b}' tiles, of wiiicli there are several miles on the farm. He has dealt in cattle, and in 1847 drove a herd of cattle over the mountains to dispose of them at Lancaster, Pa., and again in 1850 he made the same trip for the same purpose. He has often been called to take an active part in the admmistration of public affairs, and throughout his career as an ottice-holder has preserved an incorruptible name, and has ever acted for the best interests of township or county. In 1856, he was elected Assessor and held that office for the long period of twenty years. He was Coroner of the county for one term and was Trustee for a number of years, and is now serving his second term as Director of the Fayette County Infirmary and is President of the Board. He has been prominent in local politics, and was a AVhig in the olden days, casting his first vote for Gen. Harrison, of Tippecanoe fame, while his last vote was cast for that old hero's grandson, the Gen. Harrison of to-day. The Repul)lican party has found in him a faithful member since he joined its ranks.

^ ACOB J. STOUT was born in Washington Township, Pickaway County, September 24^ 1827, and in after years was one of its most valued citizens, taking an active part in the development of its rich agricultural resources, and through the influence of an exemplary life helping to elevate its moral and religious status. His father, who was also named .Jacob, was a native of Pennsylvania, whence he came in a very early day of the settlement of Pickaway County, and was one of the original pioneers of Washington Township, where he cleared and imi)roved a farm, on which he dwelt in peace and comfort until his death in 1840. He was the father of fourteen children, of whom seven are living.

The subject of this brief biographical notice was reared to the life of a farmer on the old homestead, and adopted that vocation when he arrived at years of discretion for his life work. After his marriage, when he was twenty-two years old, he and his bride took up their abode on the farm in his native township, which he afterward purchased, and where their entire wedded life was passed, and upon which his wife is still living. He had one hundred and eighty-six acres of good land, which under his care and excellent management became one of the best farms in the vicinity. He erected a substantial set of buildings, including a fine brick house, and had every desirable modern improvement.

Our subject died July 21, 1891, and a bus}' and honored life was brought to a close, and a good man passed to his reward. He was gieatly missed, not onl}' by the members of his own household, by whom he was beloved as a devoted husband and tender father, but by the entire community, among whom he had always lived in the most friendly relations. He was a truly religious man, and a highly esteemed member of the (ierman Reformed Church, of which he was at one time J>eacon. In politics, he adhered to the Democratic party.

The marriage of Mr. Stout with Miss Elizabeth Wanauiacher was solemnized July 14, 1849, and for more than forty 3'ears they walked hand in hand in a true union, in which the^^ were abundantly blessed with children, seven in number, as follows: Samuel, deceased; Catherine, William, Susannah, Noah, P^manuei, and Jacob A., the latter a ph^'sician at Columbus.

Mrs. Stout was born in Berks County, Pa., March 9, 1830, to Jacob and Catherine (Steine) Wanamacher, who were also Pennsylvanians. They came to Ohio in 1830, when their daughter, of whom we write, was but a few months old, and they be- came pioneers of Pickawaj^ County, locating first in Sail Creek Township, and after a year's time coming to Wasliingon Townsliip, where he followed farming the rest of liis da^s, dying here at the age of seventy years, while his wife was sixty-three years old when she died. He was a member of the Reformed Church, and she of the Lutheran, both being sincere Christians. Three of their five children are yet living. Mrs. Stout is a ver}^ ])leasant, intelligent lady, who is deservedly held m high esteem. She belongs to the Cierman Reformed Church, and her name is associated with its 20od works.

^p^EORGE MICHEL, who is engaged in the f - -. manufacture of tile and also has a harness ^^^i(5J store in Mt. Sterling, is an enterprising and successful business man, who by his own efforts has worked his wa}' upward to a position of l)rosperity. He was born in York County, Pa., April 24, 1851, and is a son of John George and Helena (Stine) Michel, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father came to America at the age of eighteen, and the mother crossed the Atlantic in her maidenhood. They were united in marriage in York County, Pa., and when our subject was two years old rem ived to Franklin Country, Ohio. The father followed farming. In the family were thirteen children, and six sons and six (laughters are still living, and all reside in Ohio. The eldest child died at the age of eighteen.

George Michel si)ent his boyhood days in the usual manner of farmer lads. His educational advantages were limited. At the age of sixteen, he began to work in a tile factory in Franklin County, and was in the employ of one man for seven years. He then had charge of a tile factory for a year, after which he returned to his father's farm and started one of his own. After 0[)erating it for a yeai', he sold out to his father and spent the succeeding year in burning tile in four different yards. He became an expert in this line and during that season made considerable mone}'. He then went to Spring Hill, Madison

County, and })urchased a half-interest in a tile factory, but at that place lost all he had. Coming to Mt. Sterling, he entered into partnership with two men, and again embarked in business for himself. This connection continued for one year, when our subject sold out and established another factory within the corporation limits. That was in 1881. He has since carried on business alone, and has met with excellent success. His annual sales now amount to 13,000.

On the 3d of October, 1878, Mr. Michel married Miss Zilpha Kraner, who was born in Franklin Count}', Ohio. Their union has been blessed with live children, four of whom are still living, three sons and a daughter: Clara was born January 3, 1880; Albert, January 14, 1885; George, January 31, 1890; and Howard, April 21, 1892. Leona, born June 3. 1883, died November 18, 1888. Mr. Michel and his wife are well and favoral)ly known in this community. He is independent in polities, preferring to vote for the man whom he thinks best qualified for the office, regardless of party afliliations. He held the office of Councilman for two years, and is a straightforward business man, enterprising and progressive, and his efforts have been crow^ned with success. Mrs. Michel's father was W. R. Kraner, born June 10, 1830, in Franklin Count}', Ohio. He was married, August 14, 1851, to Susan N. Stevenson, who was born November 8, 1829. She died November 6, 1886. There were thirteen children in the family, of whom six are living.

LFRED CARTMILL. This name will be nt once recognized as that of one of the leading and influential citizens of Madison County, He is at present residing on a pleasant estate in Fairfield Township, and during his residence here has filled various official positions, and in each, by his read}' tact and sound common sense, has shown his capability and fitness for the trust re))0sed in him.

and on coming- to Madison County about 1825, located in what is now Oak Run Township. The}' became the parents of seven cliildren, and departed this life in Pike Township. lie of whom we write was born in Franklin County, this State, July 9, 1819, and has made his home in this county since a small boy. The lady to whom he was married bore the maiden name of Catherine Keller; she departed this life in the fall of 1861. February 22, 1865. Mr. Cartniill Av.as again married, the lady of his choice being Mrs. Margaret Freeman, who was born September 9, 1837, also in Franklin County. To them were granted the following children: Willie, Clyde, Rosa, Marcia, Gaile F.,M. Dell, and Alfred P. Willie and Rosa died in infancy, and Cl3'de is the wife of William Neff.

The original of this sketch received his education in the schools, that afforded very good oi)portunities for all who were studiously inclined, and when ready to adopt his vocation, he chose the life of a teacher, and among that class in his community he earnestly pursued his work as one of the best for nineteen yeai'S. Later, he engaged in the mei'cantile business in Franklin and Pickaway Counties for two years, and then became an agriculturist, in which calling he has been more than ordinarily successful. His farm is a goodly tract of land, which by means of intelligent cultivation produces excellent crops, and his residence, which is a fine brick structure, is supplied with every comfort and many of the conveniences 'which belong to modern farm life.

As before stated, Mr. Cartmill has been the incumbent of the positions of Justice of the Peace and Township Clerk, and has always taken an active part in local affairs, voting with the Republican part}-. He owns at the present time seven hundred acres of land, and we think that too much praise can scarcely be given to him who, after j^ears of toil, is at last enabled to rest secure from want in his pleasant home and blessed b}^ the love of a devoted wife and children.

The parents of Mrs. Cartmill were Reuben and Emza ChafHn, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Cartmill is a most estimable lady and in her own personality there are shown strength of character and nobility of purpose, such as stamp her as a superior woman. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Big Plain. iMarcia is a graduate of the Grandville Female Academy. Gaile is attending the same school, where she expects to uraduate.

OSEPII STEELE. In the untimely death of Joseph Steele, Pickaway Count}- lost one of her well-known and valued citizens, whose force of character and enterprise were potent agents in building up the stock business and extending the agricultural interests of this section, where he owned and operated a large and well-equipped farm, located in Pickaway Township, and dealt extensively in stock of all kinds. Mr. Steele was born in Fairfield County, August 7, 1823, a son of John and Sarah (Smith) Steele, who were Pennsylvanians by birth, and had come to Ohio in an early day of its settlement and reclaimed a farm from the forests. His father died in 1851 near Perry, in Hocking County, and his mother in February, 1865. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom six grew to maturity, and one is still living. The paternal grandfather of our subject, John Steele, who was of Irish extraction, was a prominent lawyer at Carlisle, Pa.

Our subject's educational advant.ages were limited, but he attended school whenever opportunity offered. He remained with his parents until he became of age, and under wholesome pioneer influences grew to a strong, self-reliant manhood. When his father and mother became old, he cared for them and looked after their interests. Soon after his marriage, he moved to Ross County, where he rented land and farmed for several years. He finally purchased a farm in Perry Township, that county, and began dealing in stock, gradually working up an extensive and lucrative business. In 1866, having sold his ])ropcrty in Ross County, Mr. Steele came to Pickawa}- County, and after renting for a short time in Pickaway Township, bought the farm now owned by his widow. He continued to deal in stock, enlarging his business and becoming one of the largest shippers in this neighborhood. His farm, which contains tliree hundred and thirty-five acres of choice land, all Ij'ing in a body, and watered by Kinnickinnick Creek, is a valuable estate, upon which he made good improvements regardless of costs.

Our subject entered upon his independent career with no means, and made his way through life unaided, furnishing to the community an example of a self-made man, whose sagacity, sound sense and excellent business qualifications placed him high among the solid citizens of his township. He did not take an active part in politics, but he gave his allegiance to the Republican party. In his social relations, he was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was greatly missed far beyond the home circle at the time of his death, January 16, 1889, for he had man^' tried and true friends.

To the wife who contributed so much to his success in life during the forty-four years that they lived together, our subject was wedded August 10, 1845, and she still survives him, making her home on the old farm. She is a ver^^ capable, intelligent woman, and since her husband's death has managed the farm with consummate skill. She is very pleasant, warm-hearted and charitable, and is greatly esteemed by the entire community where she has lived so long. She is a whole-souled Christian, and an active working member of the Oak Grove Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Steele bore the maiden name of Nancy Mc- Dowell, and was born in Washington County, Pa., February 1, 1827, a daughter of James and Margaret (Van Eman) McDowell, who were both Pennsylvanians. Her father was a fuller and corder. In 1837, the family removed to Hocking County, where Mr. McDowell purchased a mill, and also a farm, and operated both. In 1867, he took up his residence in the village of Tarlton, and lived a retired life there until his return to Hocking County, where he died in 1875.

He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a strong believer in the faith. His wife died in 1870. They were the parents of eight children, of whom six are now living. The mother was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was true to the faith to the day of her death. After her demise, Mr. McDowell was a second time married,, Rebecca Frazier becoming his wife. Mrs. Steele's paternal grandfather, James McDowell, was a native of Scotland, and coming to America when a 3'oung man, located in Pennsylvania. He married Margaret McCorcle.

Mrs, Steele has had four children, namely: Amanda, now Mrs. Clark, who lives near Fulton in Salt Creek Township ; William W., a druggist in Chillicothe, wlio married Miss Ann Eliza Minear ; and Francis and John who are deceased.

The reader will notice elsewhere in this volume lithographic portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Steele, and a view of the pleasant home where the latter resides.

NDREW H. SHAEFFER, M. D. The profession which represents the beneficent healing art has many noble members, (^ whose lives are filled with acts of goodness, and whose most strenuous effort is to attain that skill which is necessary to saving and restoring health. We are therefore always gratified to be able to introduce to our readers the physicians who have won for themselves a high place in the ])rofession in Pickaway County.

Dr. Shaeffer, of Circleville, is one of the most prominent physicians and surgeons in the State, having had an extensive practice. He has now reached liis three-score and ten and is gradually retiring from practice. Dr. Shaeffer was born in Madison Township, Fairfield County, this State, September 21, 1821. He is the son of Jacob G. Shaeffer, a native of Lancaster County, Pa., where his father, Samuel Shaeffer, was also a native. The latter-named gentleman was a farmer by calling, and came to Ohio in 1802, bringing his famil^^ hither and locating on the section where our subject was born. Tlie land was in its original condition at that early da}' and the grandfather industriousl_y set to work subduing nature, erecting cabins, cutting down the forests and breaking the virgin sod. He resided on that tract until his death, which occurred after he had readied his sevcnt3'-second year. The Shaeffer family came from Pennsylvania and were Lutherans in religion.

The father of our subject was a lad of seven years when the famil}' came overland to the Buckeye State, and here he grew to mature years and was married in Madison Township. He later became the owner of a valuable estate, having at the time of his decease, which occurred in 1883, an estate of four hundred and eighty acres. He was a lover of fine horseflesh and had his place stocked with many valuable animals of good breeds. Mr. Shaeffer was a Whig, politically, until the organization of the Republican party, when he joined its ranks. In religious matters, he was a conscientious member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The maiden name of our subject's mother was Elizabeth AVestenberger, who was born in Ilagerstown, Md., and was the daughter of Paul Westenberger, also a native of that State, and of German descent. Her father was a patriot in the War of 1812, and came to Ohio in an early day, where he resided until his decease. The mother of Mrs. Shaeffer was born August 9, 1797, and died on the old homestead, January 11. 1889, having attained to a ripe old age.

Dr. Shaeffer was the youngest of the Ave children born to his parents: Leah, Mrs. Carnes, resides in Shelby Count}', 111.; Martin makes his home on the old homestead; Sally married Daniel Bowman and lives in Madison Township, Fairfield County, and Catherine, now INIrs. W. Valentine, resides in Lancaster. Our sul)ject grew to mature 3'ears on the old home farm, attending school, like all the lads of that period, in the log schoolhouse with slab seats and puncheon floor. He later took a course of study in the Greenfield (Fairfield County) Academy, his instructor being Dr. John Williams, a fine and able scholar. He also was a student for a number of terms in the Otter Blendon Young Men's Seminary of Westerville, and after attaining his nineteenth year taught five terms of winter school in the vicinity of his home. About that time, desiring to follow the profession of a physician, our subject began studying medicine in the office of Dr.

Samuel Porter, of Amanda. He continued thus for four 3'ears when he attended the first course of lectures ever delivered in the old Willoughb}' College at Columbus, the name of which institution has since been changed by endowment to the Starling Medical College. The original of this sketch was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, February 19, 1849.

When commencing the [)ractice of his profession, Dr. Shaeffer located at Ro3'alton, wliere he remained from Ajn-il until Jul}-, and then removed to Oakland, making that place his home until 1870. Being one of the examining surgeons during the late war. Dr. Shaeffer has examined hundreds of men. The country being ver}' sparsel}' settled in that early dav, he has been compelled to take very long rides in visiting his patients, the limit east and west being thirty-six miles, and north and south eighteen miles. lie was a man of strong constitution and did as much work as five men in ordiuaiy healtli.

May 12, 1870, Dr. Shaeffer located in Circleville, where his skill as a physician was well known, and where he succeeded in building up a large practice in a remarkal)l_y short time. The last five years, however, he has been gradually retiring from active work, feeling that he has earned a rest. He is the owner of a valual)le tract of well-improved land in Madison Township, Fairfield County, which comprises one hundred and eightv-threc acres. His residence and office are located on Watt .Street, the former being presided over by Mis. Shaeffer, who is a cultured and hospitable lady. Dr. Shaeffer is a stockholder in the opera house and has been in many other ways greatly interested in the improvement of his community.

Miss Lanah D., daughter of John Christy, of Clear Creek Township, Fairfield Count}^, became the wife of our subject in 1852. To them has been born one child, Isadore, now Mrs. J. Wall, who makes her home in Minneapolis, Minn., where her liusband is a bridge contractor. Sociall}', Dr. Shaeffer is a member of tiie Free and Accepted Masons, the Royal Arcli INIasons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. During his earlier years, he was a member of the Pickaway Count}- Medical Societ}', of which body he served as Presi- dent for a twelvemonth. In religious matters, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was Trustee and has been Class-leader for forty 3'ears. He has been connected with that denomination for the past forty-eight years and is now^ serving as Steward. He has been vt ry active in Sunda3^-school work and while a resident of Oakland was Superintendent. In politics, he votes the Republican ticket. His first vote, however, was cast for Henr^' Clay, his second for Zachary Taylor, his third for Winfield Scott, his fourth for John C. Fremont, since which time he has been a Republican.

^^ M O S GROCE has for many years con- [@//j ducted a well-managed and lucrative farm- I '> in 2: business on his native soil in Pickaway County, and has a farm in Walnut Township that compares favorabl}' with the best in its vicinity in point of cultivation and improvement. Mr. Groce was born April 19, 1837, and is a son of George and Catherine (Souders) Groce, who were Penns^'lvanians by birth, and pioneers of this county. His father did good service as a soldier in the War of 1812. He came hither in the early days of the settlement of this section of the .State, and finall}' selected a location in the forests of Walnut Township, where he began life witii his family in a lone log cabin. He worked with unceasing industry to hew out a farm, and his labors were well rewarded. He died in 1857, in his seventy-sixth year, and a venerated pioneer passed from the scenes of his usefulness. His wife preceded him in death, dying in the '40s, when past sixty years old. He was well known as a member of the Reformed Church, which he helped to upbuild, and, in his politics, he was a good Democrat. Amos Groce and his brother, John A., of Walnut Township, are the sole survivors of the Groce family, of whom there were seven. Our subject obtained his education in the early district schools of Walnut Township. The pioneer surroundings of his childhood home influenced his life and character, making him strong, resolute and ready of resource, and when he began farming on bis own account in his native township, he was well fitted for his work. He has a good farm of one hundred and ninety-six acres, of soil of surpassing fertilit}^ which is under a higli state of cultivation, and produces .abundant harvests in repayment for careful tillage. Mr. Groce has a commodious and conveniently arranged set of buildings on his place, together with an ample supply of modern machinery, and all things pertaining to a model farm, and he has it well stocked.

In politics, our subject is a Democrat of the purest water, and everything that will in any way enhance the well-being of his native county is sure of meeting with his approbation. He is of a sturdy, truthful nature, and his word is regarded as good as any bond by all who know him or have dealings with him. He and his amiable wife are among the most esteemed members of the Reformed Church.

Mr. Groce was married November 10, 1865, to Miss Sarah Berger, who was born in Pennsylvania, October 11, 1841. She is a daughter of Henrj^ and Margaret (Lutz) Berger, who came to Pickaway County when she was about four 3'ears old, and settled in Walnut Township, where her mother is still living at the venerable age of eighty years. Her father died in 1855. JMrs. Groce is one of eight children, of whom these six are living: Edward; Susan, wife of Samuel Dunkle; Lewis; Mrs. Groce, Mary and Franklin. To our subject and his wife have been born six children: Clai'a, wife of C. E. Brown; Harry, a successful teacher in the public schools; Kelley D., also a well-known educator in the local schools; Maggie B,, Kirby A. and Pearl D.

ON. DANIEL BOYD. Among the best- |) known and most highly honored residents of Plain City, we are pleased to mention the retired stock-dealer and farmer whose name a2)pears at the head of this sketch. Few men have been more prominent in public work or more successful in business than this gentleman. His strong convictions made him an active member of the Republican party and he has been made one of the County Commissioners. He also acted for years in the capacities of Trustee, Treasurer and Assessor of Darby Township, and for four years represented his Legislative District in the Sixtyseventh and Sixty-eighth General Assembl}^ of the State of Ohio.

This gentleman had his birth in Washington County, Pa., Maj' 1, 1828, and is a son of James Boyd, who was also a native of the Keystone State and a farmer by occupation. The family removed to Ohio in 1831, and the father was taken awaj' by death during the same year. He was a son of Robert Boyd, a native of Ireland. The mother of our subject was born in Washington County, Pa., and bore the maiden name of Martha Millikin. Her father, James Millikin, was also a native of Pennsylvania.

The four children of the family into which our subject was born all grew to man's and woman's estate, and of those three sons and one daughter of James and Martha Boyd, two are still living: Daniel, and his brother Robert, who resides in London, Madison County, Ohio, where he is a man of standing and prominence. Daniel Boyd was the third child in this household and was but three years old when he came to Madison County with his parents. Although so earl}^ orphaned b}' the death of his father, he remained in the family home, and as he grew to tlie years of earl}^ manhood, devoted himself to assisting his mother, remaining with her until he reached his majority.

This young man showed the enterprise and energy so often characteristic of the progeny of British and American parents, and when quite young undertook what many an older man would have considered quite a venture in independent business. At the age of eighteen, he commenced to deal in stock, buying and selling, and continued in this line until 1888, making his business in this respect one of the largest in the county. From the year 1878 until 1885, his business amounted to $100,000 per year on the average, but this branch of trade did not divert his attention from the ordinary lines of agriculture, which he carried on extensively. He of whom we write was united in marriage, February 14, 1850, with Miss Mary A. Smith, a lad}' who was born in Madison County and whose home has alwa3's been here. They became the happ3^ parents of three sons and one daughter. The daughter, Ella, who was the second in order of birth, was snatched from their arms by death at the tender age of four years, but the sons have lived to become honored and respected members of societ}' and make their home in Madison County. The eldest, John S., was born in Union County, this State, as was also the second, Dwight S., who resides in Plain City; the youngest son, Charles N., was born in Madison County and resides in Plain City.

Our subject owns one hundred and forty-seven acres of as line land as is to be found within the confines of the county. This farm lies in Darby Township and twenty-seven acres of it lie adjoining the corporation of Plain City. This prominent gentleman is a member of Pleasant Valley Lodge No. 193, I. O. O. F. We feel that his record and standing give us reason to be proud of recording his life sketch in this volume.

EV. LEWIS S. PETERS. This gentleman, who is a venerable and esteemed citizen of Walnut Township, Pickaway Count}', was Inborn in Fairfield Country, tiiis State, March 23. 1816. He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Stevenson) Peters, natives of Maryland. His paternal great-grandfather was born in Germany, and on emigrating to the United States located in Baltimore. His maternal ancestors were English, and well-to-do in their native country.

The father of our subject was an early settler in Fairfield County, having made that place his home as early as 1816. His home was located in the woods, and, like all of the pioneers, he was engaged in subduing nature, building cabins, clearing land and breaking prairie. Lewis S. Peters was reared to man's estate in his native county, and assisted his father in cultivating the home farm. The hardships and privations of that early day have made a lasting impression upon his mind, and he has watclied the gradual evolution of this portion of the State from its original wild condition into beautiful and productive fields.

The original of this sketch was educated in the common schools of his district, the teinple of learning being the little old log cabin, with puncheon rtoor and sl.ab seats. He made the best of his opportunities, however, and acquired enough learning to give him an impetus to go on by himself. He later attended one year at the schools in Marion, this State, which knowledge he has su[)plemented by thorough and systematic reading.

INIr. Peters joined the Metliodist Episcopal C'hui-('li wlien nineteen years of age, even at that early age being determined to enter the ministr}-. Five years later, he began preaching the Gospel, studying and reading at home, and to the present time has faithfully' served his Lord and Master in local ministerial work. The Rev. Mr. Peters came to Pickaway County some time in the '50s, and has been a resident here since that time. He is the possessor of an estate including one hundred and seventy-two acres, all of which is under the most approved methods of improvement.

C)ur subject and Miss Margaret Ritter were united in marriage Novemljer 12, 1835. Mrs. Peters was the daughter of Henr}' Ritter, a native of Pennsylvania. By her union with our subject have been l)orn seven children, four of whom are living, namel}': Henry; Mary, the wife of Philip Weaver; Samuel R., who is living in Newton, Kan., and Wilson L., a physician.

Mr. Peters was mai'ried to Mrs. Lydia 15eckwith, his present wife, in 1803. She was the widow of Joel K. Beckwith, of Perry County, this State, and is the daughter of William and Lydia (Rogers) Coulson, who emigrated to P^airfleld County in 1802. To our subject and his estimable wife has been born one son, Arthur C. Mrs. Peters by her first marriage had three children, namely: Frank D., Edwin J., and Belle L., who became the wife of Dr. Wilson L. Peters.

The Rev. Mr. Peters is a Republican in politics, and is activt; in all good works which tend to the elevation and development of his community. He has i)assed the three-(iuarter milestone on life's journey, and is hale and heart}' for one of his advanced years. He is widely and favorably known in this county, his friends being as numerous as his acquaintances.

^^^ the class that is conducting the agricultural industries of Madiscm Count}'. He has a large farm, finel}' equipped and well stocked, six miles southeast of Plain Cit}-, in Canaan Township, where lie is actively engaged in general farming.

The township of Adams, in Muskingum Count}', is the birthplace of our subject, and there he was born March 1, 1838, into the household of Royal and Snrah (Haskins) Humphreys, who were natives res])ectively of County Fermanagh, Ireland, and Loudon County, A'a. His father came to America when he was twenty-eight years old, and first located on a farm in Muskingum County, this State. The mother was a daughter of John and Jane Haskins, who came to Ohio when she was six years old, and were among the early pioneers of the State. The parents of our subject were marriecl in Guernsey County, and after first living for a time in Muskingum Comity, they came to INIadison County, and cast in their fortunes with its settlers, locating on the farm where our subject resides, in Canaan Township, in 1854. The father died here in his ninetieth year, and the mother in her seventy-eighth year. They were the parents of seven children, four daughters and three sons, of whom two sons and one daughter are now living: our subject; Marvyn, a retired farmer of Decatur, 111., and JNIaggie, widow of J. B. Millikin, and a resident of Plain City.

He of whom we write is the fifth child and third son of his parents. He was sixteen years of age when, in 1854, he moved with his parents to Madison County, Ohio, remaining with them until his death. He inherited from his father, who was an intelligent, industrious farmer, with a thorough practical knowledge of agriculture, those ti-aits of character that mark him as a man of much ability and sterling common sense, and he lias an aptitude for managing his affairs in a business-like, methodical way. He has a farm of four hundred and sixtyfour acres of valuable land, all under cultivation, except fifty acres of fine timber. His farm is well supplied with buildings of a substantial class, with modern machinery, and everything to carry on a profitable general farming business, such as he is engaged in. He keeps on an average five hundred sheep, and has a fine flock at the present time, besides hogs of good grades, and he also handles from thirty-five to fort}' head of blooded cattle. He is thoroughly trusted and held in high regard by the people among whom he has lived so long, and who know him to be a man of fine character and genial disposition. He is a stalwart Republican, and for thirty-three years has stood firmly by his party in its triumphs and defeats. He has been Trustee of the township a number of times.

Mr. Humphreys was married January' 17, 1882, to Miss Delphin J. Sharp, who was born and reared in Columbus, Franklin County. Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys have a very pleasant home, that is the seat of a charming hospitality, host and hostess vying with each other in the entertainment of their numerous friends whenever they happen beneath their roof. Their household is completed by their only daughter, Ida Almina.

OBERT P. WARD, one of the Trustees of Walnut Township, Pickaway County, of i \\\ which place he is a native, his birth oc- ^,curring August 6, 1834, is the son of William P. and Hannah (Savines) Ward. The father was born in this State, while the mother, who hailed from New York, came to this section in an early da}'. The paternal ancestors of our subject were of English descent; his great-grandfather, William Ward, emigrated to the Buckeye State in 1802, locating in what is now Pickaway County. William P. Ward, the father of our subject, had born to him a large famih' of children, of whom the following survive: William T., Robert P., Francis M., John H., and Sarah, Mrs. .Jefferson Payne. He was one of the old pioneers of this section and was employed, as were all the early settlers, in subduing nature, building cabins, clearing land, breaking prairie, etc. Growing to manhood, he was disciplined in the stern school of experience and was thus prejDared to meet every emergency with a steady and ready hand. Mi. William P. Ward died in 1888. In early life, he had been a Whig, but on the organization of the Republican party he joined its ranks.

The original of this sketch was reared to man's estate in Walnut Township, and aided his father in clearing, grubbing, and improving the home farm; his first schooling was received in a log cabin, whose rude construction we have so often described in this volume. Suffice it to say, he made the best of his limited advantages and acquired enough knowledge to give him an impetus to go on by himself. He keeps thoroughly posted on all events of current interest, and, by systematic and judicious reading, ranks among the intelligent and wide-awake citizens of the county. Mr. Ward gives his entire time and attention to the cultivation of his estate, although for a number of years he operated a threshing-machine, and for some time ran a sawmill.

He of whom we write was married in 1857 to Miss Sarah J. Hedges, a sister of Joshua Hedges, of Walnut Township. They have been granted a family of six children, viz.: Charles A.; Hannah, Mrs. M. C. Dunnuck; Harriet, who married John Smith; Robert P.; Sarah E., Mrs. L. H. AYard; and Jennie H., the wife of William Limes. Mrs. Sarah Ward died in 1866, and our subject was married to his present wife April 23, 1868. She bore the maiden name of Harriet Bowman and was born in Walnut Township, this county. Marcli 2(1, 1839. She was the daughter of Joseph and ]\Iary Bowman, the father a native of Pennsylvania and the mother of Pickaway County, this State. Mr. Bowman was brought to this county by his parents when a child and was reared to manhood in Washington Township. To him and his wife were born nine children, six of whom are living: Sarah, Mrs. George Brinker, Sr.; Rachel, who married Jacob

Mr. Ward has been the recipient of the office of Trustee for a number of years and served his fellow-men as Assessor for a period of nine 3'^ears in succession. He has also been Land Appraiser of Walnut Township, and otherwise has been ver3^ prominent in local affairs. In politics, our subject votes the Democratic ticket, and socially is identified with tlie Masonic order. He owns a quartersection of land, wliich brings him a fine income, and enjoys the confidence of the business public.

LLAN CAMPBELL McARTHUR, farmer and stock-raiser of Pickaway County, and one of the progressive, thoroughgoing men of Ids section, was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on the 4th of March, 1854. His father, Allan McArthur, was also born at that place, on the large estate known as "Fruit Hill Farm," owned by liis father, ex-GxOv. Duncan McArthur, who was of Scotch parentage.

The latter was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., in 1772, and when eight years of age his father removed to the frontier of Pennsylvania. His parents being in poor circumstances, Duncan soon hired out as a laborer, and when eighteen j^ears of age was a volunteer in Gen. Harman's campaign. In 1792, he was a private in the company of Capt. AVilliam Enoch and displayed so much braveiy and intrepidity in the battle of Captina that he became a great favorite. After this, for some time he was a laborer at some salt wofks in Maj'Sville, K3'., and in the spring of 1793 engaged as chain-bearer to Gen. Nathaniel Massie and penetrated with him and others into tiie Scioto Valley to make surveys, at a time when such an enterprise was full of danger on account of hostile Indians. He was afterward emplo3'ed as a s})}' against the Indians on the Ohio River, and had some thrilling adventures with the red-skins. He was again with Gen. Massie, and after the treat}' at Greenville he studied surveving, became assistant surveyor to Gen. Massie and aided him to la}^ out Chillicothe. While thus engaged, he was interested in the purchase and sale of lands and in this manner became the owner of much landed wealth.

In 1805, he was a member of the State Legislature from Ross County, Ohio, and the following year was elected Colonel, and in 1808 Major-General of the State Militia. In Ma}', 1812, he was commissioned Colonel in the Ohio Volunteers, afterward marched to Detroit, and himself and regiment were included in Hull's surrender. He was second in command on this unfortunate expedition, but such was the energy he displayed, that, notwithstanding his return as a prisoner of war on parole, the Democratic party elected him to Congress in the fall of 1812 by an overwhelming majorit}'. In March, 1813, he was commissioned Brigadier-General in the army, and having been regularly exchanged as a prisoner of war, soon after resigned his seat in Congress to engage in active service. He served all through the war, and when (ien. Harrison resigned, he took command of the New York arm}-, and was at Detroit when peace was declared.

In the fall of 1815, he was again elected to the Legislature, and in the next year was appointed commissioner to negotiate a treaty with the Indians at Springwell, near Detroit. He acted in the same capacity at the treaty of Ft. Meigs in September, 1817, and also at the treaty at St. Mary's the succeeding year. In 1817, he was chosen Speaker of tiie Legislature, and in 1819 was again elected to tliat body. The year 1832 saw him again chosen to Congress and he became an undeviating supporter of what was then called the "American System." While Gen. McArthur remained a member of Congress, he wielded considerable influence in that bod}'. His persevering industry, energetic mind, sound judgment and practical business habits rendered him a very efficient member.

After having served two sessions in Congress, Gen. McArthur declined re-election, being determined to devote all his efforts to arranging his domestic affairs. However, in 1830, he was elected Governor of Ohio hy the anti-Jackson ]iarty, and at the close of his term of office retired to private life. By an unfortunate accident in June, 1830, he was horriblj' bruised and maimed, and from tliis severe misfortune his ])odily and mental powers constantly declined until several years later, when death closed his career. So ended the life of one of the brightest men of the State - a man in whom the qualities of genius and common sense were strangely blended. lie was prudent, far-sighted and resolute; thoughtful, calm and just; patient, tender-hearted and great. From obsciu'ity, he rose to the highest office in the gift of the State.

Allan INIcArthur, father of our subject, was reared in his native cit3% studied law, and became an attorney at the Ohio Bar. Like his father, he studied surveying but did not put it to much practical use, preferring to follow his profession. lie resided in Scioto County, Ohio, for some time, then moved to Pickaway County, and thence back to Chillicothe, where he practiced his profession and surveying until his death in 18.38, when fiftytwo years of age. He was a member of the ICpiscopal Church. His wife, the mother of our subject, was formerly Olive Whitne}^, and was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. Her grandfather, Rulaff Whitney, was of English descent, born in New York State, near the Lakes, and was a successful business man, owning large brick and lumber yards, and also a store in Portsmouth as early as 182L The mother of our subject died in Pickaway County in 1884.

Of the eight children born to this worth}' couple, seven daughters and one son, our subject was the seventh in order of birth. Only three are now living: our subject, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Morris, of this county. Allan Campbell McArthur was reared in Chillicothe until six years of age and then went to Covington, K}'., where he attended school until fifteen years of age. After this, he went to De Witt County, 111., near Clinton and worked for his brothers-in-law from that time until 1877. Part of the time, he was with his brother in-law. Van Bibber, of Cincinnati, manufacturer of the Printer's Roller Composition, and was in partnership with him for some time. At the last-mentioned date, he located on his mother's farm of three hundred and sixtv-five acres, in Jackson and Wavne Townships, four miles west of Circleville, and managed the place for nine years, or until his mother's death. After this, the "McArthur Will Case Suit" took up a great deal of his attention, for he determined to have what rightfull}' belonged to him and although the case was of twelve years' standing, he bore all the expenses for the last eight years and finallj- obtained his rights. Mr. McArthur is the owner of a vast amount of real estate, and has three hundred and twcnt3'-five acres in Jackson Township, fine bottom land on Darby Creek, on which he has erected a fine residence at a cost of $5,000, and fine barns, etc. He owns extensive farms in Union, Clark, Ross and Scioto Counties and is one of the prominent and most successful young business men of the count}'. A view of his elegant residence is shown elsewhere in this work. At Des Moines, Iowa, in November, 188G, Mr. McArthur was married to INIiss Teresa, daughter of William Whitney, who was born at Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a large owner of canal boats, and an extensive grain shipper, and a very prominent and successful business man. His death occurred in 1890, when seventy-eight years of age. His wife, whose maiden name was Elcy Van Vorhees, was born in Kentucky, and was a daughter of Jacob Van Vorhees, of the Keystone State, but an early settler of Kentucky. Later, he moved to Portsmouth, Ohio, and was a prominent capitalist there. In 1888, our subject and his wife removed to Knox County, Tenn., near McMillan, and there bought five hundred acres, which he began cultivating, but on account of his wife's ill health he returned to Pickaway County, in December, 1890. The}' have one child, Dorothy. Mr. McArthur is a Democrat in politics, and served as Treasurer of Jackson Township for one year, besides filling other positions of trust.

^^EORGE R. HASWELL, Superintendent and III ( - --, Secretary of the Circleville Water Supply V^y4' Company, and also agent at the Main Street Depot of the Scioto Valley Railroad, is a prominent young man, and stands well both in social nnd business circles. He is Secretary of the

Our subject was born in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, on the 22d of February, 1867, and his father, Joe Haswell, was also a native of Circleville, where he was in the hardware business for some time. The latter died in this town in 1874. The mother, whose maiden name was Emma E. Bolin, was born and educated in Circleville, Ohio, and the daughter of Jolin P. Bolin, a native of Virginia. (See sketch of A. R. Bolin.)

W. E. Bolin, the uncle of our subject, was born in Virginia, and came to Circleville, Ohio, when a child. He received a good practical education in the common and select schools, and subsequently^ tilled the soil on his father's farm. Ho drove large herds of cattle East, and became thoronghly familiar with farming and stock-raising. Later, he located in the town of Circleville, and was Constable there when less than twenty-three years of age. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Sheriff, which position he held for four years, and was then elected Sheriff, discharging the duties of that office in a fearless and capable manner for two terms. This was during the war. At one time, he went to Illinois and arrested the desperate murderer Smith, whom he brought back with him. After this, he was engaged in tilling the soil for some time, and from 1881 to 1888, was engaged in grain dealing from his farm in Wayne Township. During this time, he was on the council for ten years, and he worked the water-works throngh, being subsequently appointed by the New York firm as Superintendent of the same. He started the Franklin Street sewer, but it was defeated by the people. In politics, he affiliated with the Democratic part}^, and was a public-spirited citizen. He was appointed Mayor of the town, held this position fifteen months, and died in July, 18!>0, when an incumbent of that office. He was one of the county's best citizens, and was imiversally respected.

The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in Circleville, and in 1881, he entered the employ of W. E. Bolin, in the warehouse, where he remained until 1888. He soon became Mr. Bolin 's book-keeper, and continued as such until the abovementioned date, when he became book-keeper for Bell & Coldwell, for one year. In the3'ear 1887, he became ticket agent for the N. & W. Railroad, and that position he still holds. On the 1st of Jnly, 1890, he became Superintendent and Secretary in place of W. E. Bolin, and had done all the business of that office before being appointed by the New York corporation. Socially, he is a Knight of Pythias, and is Sir Knight Lieutenant of the Uniform Rank. In politics, he is an ardent admirer of the Democratic party, and advocates the principles of the same.

ACOB MILLAR. This well-known pioneer, who is everywhere respected for his sterling worth, makes his home in Madison Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, where he has a fine farm of four thousand acres, all the result of industry and good management. He was born in this townshii) and count}' on the 5th of November, 1817, and here he received the training of pioneer life and of the log schoolhouse.

His parents, Isaac and Susan (Decker) Millar, were natives of Hampshire Count}', Va., and in that State they remained until about 1812, when the fertile soil of Ohio tempted them to make a settlement within its borders. TJiey made the trip from Virginia to the Buckeye State on horseback, and carried all their worldly goods with them. In two weeks' time they reached Pickaway County, made a settlement on the farm where our subject now resides, and, although the land was wild and the implements they used on it rude and uncouth, the soil was rich, and as the work of clearing progressed and tlie crops were put in, it yielded a rich return. This worthy couple began housekeeping in a log cabin in the woods and experienced more than the usual hardships of pioneers. They had very little to begin with, everything was new and strange, settlers were very few and far between, but they never became discouraged, and worked early and late to make a home in the wilderness. As the years passed, Mr. Millar added greatly to the value of his place in the improvements he placed upon it. Of the nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Millar, two beside our subject are now living: Elizabeth, Mrs. Musselman, a widow; and Mrs. Hannah lirown. The father was called from the scenes of his earthly cares in the year 1881, when ninety-eight years of age, and in his death the county lost not only one of its typical pioneers, but an honest, industrious and much-esteemed citizen.

The subject of this sketch was reared on the land where he now lives, and his earliest memor}' is of assisting his father to clear the farm of the brush and timber with which it was covered. He remembers the rude farming implements used at that time, and relates many interesting anecdotes of those early daj's. He attended the log cabin school 'and generall}^ subscribed for about three months a year, although a pupil who attended regularly was considered fortunate indeed. Instead of the easy patent seats of to-day, slabs, resting on four wooden logs, served the young pioneers for seats, and puncheons for flooring. Although educated in this rude way, our subject im})roved every oiiportnnity (ffered and is now a well-informed man.

On the 12th of November, 1854, he was married to Miss Florentine Kaufman, a native of Fairfield Count}', Ohio, born August 24, 1831, and the daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Ebert) Kaufman, natives of Pennsylvania, the father born in Berks and the mother in Lehigh County. Both parents came to Ohio when young people and after marriage settled in Fairfield County, of that State. The seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Millar are as follows: Susan p]., wife of Edwin Peters, of Franklin County, Ohio; Dewitt C, of Madison Township, this connty; Mary F., wife of Joseph O. McCray, of Fairfield Count}-, Ohio; Hannah Rebecca, wife of Franklin Baum, of Harrison Township, this connty; Cora B., wife of Seymour Smith, of Harrison Township, this county; Lucretia, wife of Charles Snyder, of Pickaway County, Ohio; and John D., at home.

Mr. Millar is a Republican in politics and is in favor of everything to promote the welfare of the county. Perhaps being a native-born resident of the county he takes more interest in its i)rogress and development than the average man. He is a mem))er of the Lutheran Church, as is also his worthy wife, and he has served as Elder in the same for some time. Since the spring of 1889, Mr. Millar has been afflicted with rheumatic gout, the joints of his limbs being paralyzed, rendering him practically helpless. He is well known all over the county as a man whose word is as good as his bond, and whose honesty and uprightness have never been questioned.

OBEPvT WORTHINGTON is engaged in farming and stock-raising on his homestead in Concord Township, Fayette County. ^Ile is the second son of Joseph C. and Harriet (Shields) Worthington, natives of Ross County, this State, the father's birth occurring February 8, 1804, and his mother's June 28, 1807. They are at present residing in Highland Connty, well advanced in years.

The paternal grandfather of oiu- subject was a native of Virginia. With his In-other Thomas, who later became Governor of ()hio, he emigrated to this State in 1800. He was drafted into the War of 1812, but his two sons, Ephraim and John, served in his place. Joseph C. Worthington was a self-educated man, and began in life emptyhanded. He has i-esided on his present farm in Highland County since his marriage, and possesses one of the most beautiful estates in his neighborhood. His estimable wife has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the past fift}' years. She is a most excellent lady and well beloved in her community. Although not connected with any religious denomination, Mr. Worthington contributes cheerfully of his means toward their support. In politics, he votes the Republican ticket. The parental family of our subject included four sons, all of whom are living, with one exception. Robert, of this sketch, was born September 28, 1831, in Highland Count}-. He was given a common-school education, which knowledge he has since supplemented by a systematic and thorough course of reading and study. Mr. Worthington has always followed the occupation of an agriculturist.

In March, 1853, Miss Catherine, daughter of Elias and Hannah (Ayers) Cox, became the wife of our subject. Her parents, who were early settlers in Highland County, were prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and well-to-do in this world's goods. Mrs. Worthington was born in 1830, and by her union with our subject became the mother of one son, Joseph W., who married Annie Reed and n)akes his iiome in Concord Township. Mrs. Worthington passed from this life March 17, 1854, and our subject, December 10, 1863, was again married, the lady of his choice being Jennie S., daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Murry) McDowell, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Worthington was born June 22, 1840, and bore her husband two children: Margaret, Mrs. Spencer Calvert, makes her home in Hilisboro, this State, and has two children, and William, who resides with his parents. Miss JNIargaret is a graduate of the Female College of Hilisboro, completing her studies with the Class of '86. They also reared another child, Rhoda Tobin, who came to them when but four jears old, and remained with them until her marriage, which occurred when she was twenty-two years old, Novembers, 1885, when she married Palmer Rowe. She has always had tlie highest regard for her foster parents, as she was treated as one of the children. William attended for four years the Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal School, from which institution he was graduated in 1891.

After starting out in life on his own responsibility, our subject worked for a time on his father's farm. His persistent industry has been rewarded, however, as to-day he is the projjrietor of an estate numltering twelve hundred and twenty-three acres, only two hundred acres of which are in timber, the rest being placed under excellent improvement. His estate is supplied with all the necessary buildings, not the least among which is his comfortable and spacious residence. He has three tenant houses on his land, which bears all other modern improvements.

Mr. Worthington gives his attention almost exclusively to stock-raising, handling two hundred head of cattle and between four and five hundred head of sheep. With his estimable wife, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Staunton, being one of the influential and liberal contributors to its support. He has been Steward of his denomination for the past seventeen years and has held the office of Trustee. Mr. Worthington is greatly interested in Sunday-school matters. He and his good wife have been teachers for years. In politics, our subject is a Republican and was Trustee of Concord Township, where he has been a resident for over forty years. He was called upon to participate in the Morgan raid in 1863, and on going to Chillicothe the company was stationed in a cooper-shop. JNIr. Worthington not being able to eat his meals with his comrades, bought them wherever he could. He finally was quflrtered with the father of Mrs. Worthington, and it was at that time that he met his future wife. During the following summer,Miss Jennie visited relatives in the neighborhood of Sabina, and our subject was of course attentive to her out of consideration for the friend I3' treatment he received when an inmate of her home. The}^ are both greatly respected in their community, where their friends are as numerous as their acquaintances.

\I/0SIAH WARD is a prominent farmer and stock-raiser residing on section 17, Walnut Township, Pickawa}^ County. His estate is well kept, and by a proper rotation of crops brings its owner handsome returns. Mr. W^ard was born September 2, 1830, in the above-named township, and therefore takes a greater interest in this section than he would were it otherwise.

The parents of our subject were James and Elizabeth (Brobst) Ward, natives of Virginia. His grandfather, William Ward, hailed from England, and was a nephew of Commodore Ward, of the American navy, with whom he crossed the ocean. On locating in America, he chose Virginia as his abiding-place, where he remained until May, 1802, when he took up his abode in this State, settling in the woods of what is now Wahiut Township, Pickaway County. Tliere he entered land from the Government, erected a log cabin, and prepared to cultivate the primitive soil. Our subject has in his possession the original patent, issued under the administration of President Thomas Jefferson. Here William Ward died in 1814.

The father of our subject accompanied his father on the removal to the Buckeye State, and on returning to his native State, to celebrate a ver^' interesting and important event, he walked the entire distance, numbering three hundred miles, in six da3^s. After his marriage, he came to his new home, the young couple making the journey on horseback. The}' became the parents of a large family of children, of whom we mention the following: P^liza, Mrs. James Anderson; Peter, Josiah and Daniel. Mr. AVard passed from this life in 1863, and his estimable wife, who survived him a few years, died in 1877.

Josiah AVard, of this sketch, was reared to man 's estate among the pioneer scenes of Walnut Township, the privations and hardships of which time have made a lasting impression npon his mind. He has performed his share of clearing and improving the land for those who should come after and now ranks among the well-to-do and progressive agriculturists of this township. His education was very limited, being confined to a few months' attendance at the subscription schools, the temple of learning being constructed of logs, with puncheon floor, slab seats, and with hoards set on pin-legs placed around the room for writing-desks. He keeps thoroughly posted upon ail topics of general interest, and is a very entertaining conversationalist.

July 4, 1866, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Paulina Smith, by wliom he became the father of five children, four of whom are living, namely: Charles A., Oscar P., Ida M. and Woodford S. Jennie is deceased. Mr. Ward's second wife was Mary B. Smith, who died five weeks after her marriage. His third wife, Anna Hviber, was the mother of two children, who bear the respective names of Minerva P. and Mary E.

The original of this sketch enlisted in the Union army in May, 1864, joining Company C, One Hundred and Fiftv-fifth Ohio Infantry. His regiment served under Gens. Butler and Grant, operatingnine days in front of Richmond, when they moved with Grant's army around to Petersburg. They were sent to Norfolk, Va., where they assisted in making a raid into North Carolina. Our subject was honorabl}' discharged August 27, 1864, at Camp Dennison, after vvhich he returned to Ohio, and resumed the peaceful pursuits of agriculture. Mr. Ward was for a number of years a member of Nebraska Post No. 70, G. A. R., serving as its Chaplain. In politics, he is a stanch Republican, and takes a warm interest in all measures which have a tendency to elevate and upbuild his community. He is identified with the Grange, occupying an honored position in that body. Mr. Ward owns a splendid estate of one hundred and seventy-six acres, one hundred and fifty-one of which are included in the home farm. He has placed the entire amount under gocd cultivation, and gives his entire time and attention to raising the cereals and good grades of 'stock. Helms seen the gradual evolution of the land in this county from its original wild state to its present prosperity and productiveness, and is thus numbered among the pioneers of Pickaway County.

f^^ ZRA HYRE is an excellent farmer, who thoroughly understands his calling, and is doing his share to prc>mote the agricultural interests of Fayette County by the careful cultivation of his farm in ITnion Township. He is a son of Amzi Hyre, who was born in one of the earl}'^ homes of this township, in the month of April, 1813. The latter married Elizabeth IMiller, who was a daughter of George Miller, who had come to Union Township from Pendleton County, Va. The Hyres reared a family of eight children, of whom seven grew to manhood and womanhood, and five of them are yet living, namely: Mary, wife of T. J, Thompson, of Jasper Township; Aaron, a resident farmer of Jasper Township; our subject; George, a farmer who lives near Springfield, in Clarke Count}^; and Louis G., a farmer of Jasper Town-

The subject of this biographical notice was born in Jasper Township, October 4, 1851. After his education in tiie public schools was comi)leted, he worked at the trade of a carpenter and on a farm, until he was married, his marriage with Katherine G., daughter of Capt. Henkle, of whom a sketch appears in this volume, taking i)lace December 28, 1876. After that, he was employed by the day or month for a ^'ear, and then went to farming for himself. He settled on the place where he now lives in 1872. He owns thirteen acres of well-improved land, and rents the remainder that he farms. He is industrious, uses sound judgment in carrying on his operations, is a good manager, and finds agriculture a profitable employment. He is a man of good habits, stands well in the estimation of his neighbors and associates, and he is a most worthy member of the Methodist Protestant Church, taking an active part' in church and Sunday-school work. In politics, he is a thorough Repultlican. He and his amiable wife have a cheerful, cozy home, in which comfort abounds, and their home circle is completed hy their two boys, Wilbur A., who was born May 29, 1879; and Harry A., March 18, 1884.

EN.IAMIN DUVALL. In former years, the life of the farmer was considered a laborious one. but in this progressive age, with such improvements in machiner\'. he can do his work with half the dispatch or labor required in the time of liis father, and, in fact, works but little, if any, harder than the average man who strives to make a living. Besides all this, he is independent, which is one of the much sought for conditions of life. Mr. Duvall, is one of the successful farmers who has kept thoroughl}' apace with the times and has reached the condition of life above mentioned. He was born in Harrison Township, Pickaway County, on the 31st of October, 1822, of the union of Benjamin and Nancy (Reid) Duvall, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ireland. The latter was but eight years of age when she emigrated to America with her parents, early in the present century. The father of our subject made the journey from Pennsylvania to Ohio on foot, and settled in Pickaway County, where he was shortly afterward married to Miss Nancy Reid. After residing in various places, Mr. and Mrs. Duvall made a permanent settlement in Harrison Township and began their pioneer life in a log cabin in the woods. They had the usual experiences and adventures of early settlers, but were not discouraged and soon became the owners of a fine home, all the result of hard work and perseverance. The children born to them were as follows: George, William R. and Benjamin. In 1864, the father of these children died, when eighty-five years of age, and in his death the county lost one of its representative citizens and well-known pioneers. He was public-spirited and, in politics was an old-line Whig, although in later years he affiliated with the Republican party. His brother-inlaw, Robert Reid, served through the War of 1812.

Our subject early became familiar with pioneer life and can remember when deer and wolves were numerous in the county and when one could have wild turkey for dinner almost any da}'. He was always interested in agricultural pursuits, and when he started out for himself that was his chosen occupation. His educational advantages were received in the old-fashioned log schoolhouse, with slab seats, immense fireplace and other rude contrivances, and, although he did not acquire much knowledge, he laid the foundation for future efforts in that direction. He assisted his father in clearing three farms and then began clearing one hundred and sixty acres of his own, accomplishing neaily all this himself.

In March, 1868, our subject was happily married to Miss Nancy Reid, a native of Madison Township, Pickaway County, born September 14, 1825, and the daughter of James and Hannah (Kelly) Reid, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Reid were among the early settlers of Madison Township. Of the six children born to them, onlv two beside Mrs. Duvall are living: Catherine, now the widow of Edwin I^ong, and Thomas H. Mr. and Mrs. Duvall's union was blessed by the birth of one son, James R.

In 1866, Mr. Dnvall settled on his present farm, which he had developed and transformed into one of the finest tracts in the county. He has accomplished much hard work in his day, probably as much as any man in the township, and can now take things easy and enjoy the fruits of his labor. He and his wife, who has ever been thrifty and economical, are classed among the representative pioneers of this section and are highly esteemed. Duvall station and postottice were named in honor of our subject.

LBERT J. HEINTZELMAN, of London, is a young journalist of much talent, and of more than ordinary energy, enterprise and business tact, who is successfully conducting no less than three popular and well-edited papers - The Nickel Plate, a daily publication; The Weekly Vigilant; and r/^eJe/fe^'so/imji, also a weekly. Our subject is a native of Cincinnati, born in that city January 6, 1867. His father, Jacob Heintzelman, who died in London in 1870, was a native of Wittenberg, C4ermany, and came to tins country when a 3'oung man. He made many trips to the Fatherland before his marriage, and on his return voyages he brought several families of his compatriots to the United States at his own expense, so impressed was he with the many advantages this country offered to an industrious people for the upbuilding of comfortable homes. He himself was an intelligent, active man, of excellent business habits, and public-spirited to a degree. He made his home in Cincinnati until within six weeks of his death, when he came to London for the benefit of his health. He left a wife and three children: Signor, Albert J. and Mary.

Our subject and his brother received their education at St. Mary's Institute, Dayton, and each, when twelve years of age, was sent to a printing office to learn the art of type-setting, and after serving an apprenticeship, they engaged in business for themselves, Signor establishing the present London weekly Vigilant, and Albert becoming editor and proprietor of the London Times, one of the oldest and best Republican papers in Madison County, entering the editorial profession before he attained the age of twenty-one years, his previous weekly earnings being his business capital.

In 1889, this enterprising journalist launched a daily paper, The Nickel Plate, and later purchased the weekly Vigilant from his brother. In 1891, he started still another paper, publishing at AVest Jefferson a weekly entitled the Jeffersunian. In his successful management of these three papers, which are well up to the standard of the best publications of their kind in the State, and in profitably conducting the largest job printing establishment in Madison County, he has shown himself to be a veritable Napoleon in the editorial field, as well as a financier of no mean ability, who has alread}' acquired a valuable property, although so young, and he bids fair to become one of the wealthy men of the county.

OHN W. GREEN, who is a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Range Township, Madison County, occupies a high position in the agricultural community. He is a native of State, having been born July 10, 1848, in Paint Township, Fayette County, on a farm located two miles south of Sedalia. His parents were Lewis and Elizabeth (Alkire) Green, the former of whom departed this life in Fayette County, when our subject was a lad of five years.

John W. Green is the fourth in order of birth of six children, and after the death of the father, with his eldest sister, Margaret, now Mrs. Salomon, was taken into the home of an uncle, W. H. Alkire, with whom he remained until reaching his majority. He was given a good education in the common schools and was reared to farm pursuits. He was married, March 30, 1871, to Miss Jennie Bostwick, of Mt. Sterling, who was born in Fayette County, Ma}' 19, 1850. Mrs. Green is the daughter of Oliver and Melinda (Thomas) Bostwick, and was given a fair education. About six months after his marriage, our subject moved to liis present home, his estate comprising four hundred acres, a portion of which is in the possession of his uncle, AV. H. Alkire, the rest being the old homestead in Fayette County'.

Mrs. (Ireen's father died when she was seventeen 3'ears of age, and her mother departed this life July 1 i, 1885. She has become the mother of two sons: George AYilliam, who was born April 14, 1872, has been given an excellent education, attending two years at Midway High School, and Ross B., who was born August 18, 1875, took a three-yearn' course at that institution. The mother of our subject died October 9, 1881, in Fayette County, this State.

The original of this sketch cast his first Presidential ballot in 1872 for U. S. Grant, and although not a politician, has served as Judge of elections of his township and has been delegate to county conventions. In social matters, he is a Mason, having become identified with that fraternity at Midway in 1874, and has taken the third degree.

^AMES M. BAUGHN. Some of the most thorough and efficient agriculturists of Ohio are those who have devoted themselves quite exclusively to the cultivation of the soil and are rapidly making this State headquarters for the grain-producing region, thus gaining for her a reputation in the marts of the world. The gentleman of whom we write is residing on a good farm in Jasper Township, Fa3ette County, which he has labored industriously to bring to its i)resent productive state.

The subject of this sketch is the son of Lister and Margaret (Hitt) Baughn, natives of Virginia, where the}^ were farmers. They were married in that State and, coming to Ohio at a very early day in its history as a State, located in Union Township, this county, where the father improved a farm and departed this life in 1820; his good wife died some years later, greatly respected ()y all who

James M. Baughn was born in Union Township, July 4, 1814, and was reared to farm pursuits on his father's farm. His advantages for obtaining an education were very limited, for after the death of his father the mother found it necessar}^ to keei) him at home to aid in conducting the farm. He was thus engaged until reaching liis twentj^-fourth year, and March 15, 1840, was married to Elizabeth Bush, the daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Baughn) Bush, natives of the Old Dominion. Her parents accompanied their respective families to Ohio early in the nineteenth century, and met and married in Union Township, \Vliere they continued to make their home until their death, the father departing this life in 1831, and the mother about 1880. Of the nine children born to them, eight are now living, Mrs. Baughn 's birth occurring September 13, 1816.

After his marriage, our subject and his young bride resided for nine years in Union Township, at which date they removed to their present farm, when it was in its original wildness. He has made this tract his home for almost half a century and has in his possession now ninety-two and onehalf acres of valuable land, which he has placed under the best methods of improvement and added to its value by erecting there good and substantial buildings.

Mr. and Mrs. Baughn have been granted a family of eleven children, seven of whom are living. They are William M., who married Catherine Hynes, and lives in Jefferson Township; Elisha H., who took for his wifeLavinia A. Bush, and makes his home in Jasper Township; Berryman married Isabella Rupert, and also lives in this township; Lister married Ella Y. Fen ow, who died in Ma}-, 1889; Susan A. is the wife of Oscar Yeoman and resides in AYayne Township; James N. married Mary A. Sutton and makes this township his home, as does also A. Ezra, who became the husband of Maggie Ellis.

Our subject has been very active in religious matters and with his good wife is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, in which denomina- lion he is Trustee. In politics, he is a stanch Democrat, casting his first vote for Martin Van Buren. Three sons of Mr. Baughn served during the Civil War, William M. and Joseph H. in Company C, Ninetieth Oliio Infantry. Tlie latter was killed in the battle of Nashville, Tenn., after having served his country a period of three 3'ears. William served the entire time of his enlistment, three years, and returned home safely. Elisha II. was a member of the One Hundred and Sixt^^-eight Infantry and aided in capturing the enemy at Cynthiana, Ky. The family of Mr. Baughn are classed among the best citizens of this section and have aided greatly in its development and upbuilding.

^'^ILLIAM ALBERT WELCH. In every ' community there will be found some men who are looked upon as leaders, and whose influence, both strong and broad, carries weight in all enterprises of public importance. Among such leaders we find the popular Mayor of New Holland, whose portrait is shown on the opposite page. By profession he is an attorney, and is also the editor of the New Holland Leader^ one of the influential newspapers of Pickaway County.

On account of the poverty of his parents, our subject was in youth deprived of many of the advantages which are enjoyed by boys whose parents are well-to-do, but by his determination and energy he succeeded in passing a very dithcult examination befoi'e the Commissioners of Law, and is to-day a gentleman of broad knowledge, not only of his chosen profession, but of all matters pertaining to the general welfare.

The paternal grandfather of our subject settled in Pike County, Ohio, in 1810, and there resided until his death. In that county, John W. Welch, the father of our subject, was born, and there he made his home until 1876, when he removed to Pickaway County, where he resided until 1880, when he emigrated to Allen County, Kan. His home was in the Sunflower State until his death, which occurred in Neosho Count3^ in 1885. His wife, Elizabeth, was the daughter of Benjamin Delay, a native of Virginia. Both branches of the family came from the vicinity of Harper's Ferry, in the Shenandoah Valley.

In Pike County, Ohio, where he was born August 16, 1853, our subject passed his boyhood in the usual manner of farmer lads. Until the age of sixteen 3'ears, he attended tlie common schools, but was then compelled to devote his entire attention to agricultural pursuits. His love of knowledge, however, did not cease with his school da^s, but he was ardenth' determined to gain a good education, and it was his custom, when night brought release from the hard manual labor of the day, to study his books until midnight or later, the only light Ijeing that furnished b}' a pine or shellbark-hickory torch.

At the age of twenty, Mr. Welch commenced to teach, and followed that profession most of the time until his admission to the Bar, April 23, 1879. Ever since he was ten years old, the study and practice of lavv had been his ambition, and, with that object in view, he worked steadily forward until he acquired all the attainments for this profession and, although comparatively a young man, he is to-da^^ recognized as one of the leading attorney's in the county- and has an extended practice in his own and adjoining counties. He has alwa^'S been very successful in his practice and is admired and respected not only for his legal abilities, but for his clean and honorable methods in practice.

Recognizing the abilities of Mr. Welch, the citizens of New Holland have four times elected him to the office of Mayor, the highest gift within their power, and he is now serving in that capacity with honor and efflcienc}'. During his term of administration, he has been instrumental in promoting the welfare of the place along various lines and has effecte't man}' desirable municipal reforms. In addition to this position, !ie has been City Solicitor for a number of years. Township Clerk for five 3-ears, and is a member of the Board of Education. He was nominated for Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket, also for State Senator, and in the campaign for the last-named position carried the largest majority from his township of any previous candidate on the Republican ticket, but was defeated on account of the county being strongly' Democratic.

December 25, 1878, Mr. Welch was married to IMiss Elizabeth Thomas, a native of Perry Township,Pickaway County, and a daughter of Samuel P. Thomas, one of the most prominent and highlyesteemed citizens of the county.

Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Welch: Homer (1., born September 4, 1879, and Ethel, September 4,1881. Mr. Welch is a member of New Holland Blue Lodge No. 31)2; Fayette Chapter and Garfield Commander}-; Lodge No. 237, K. of P., and the Sons of Veterans. Like his father before him, he has always been a Republican in politics. His father was one of two Abolitionists in his county and was threatened several times to be hanged, on account of his strong anti-slavery views. The religious belief of Mr. Welch accords with the Methodist Episcopal Church, but in religion, as in everj'thing else, he is broad-minded and liberal in his views. He resides in a very cozy home, surrounded by a charming family, and his domestic happiness is perfect. With a large legal practice, great popularity as an editor and hosts of friends, Mr. Welch is indeed to be envied, and is a splendid example of what a man can achieve when he industriously performs the labors of life.

'^1/ AMES STRALEY, United States Claim and Pension Attorney of Jeffersonville, Faj^ette .^^ , County, was born in this county, December ^^^^J 21, 1829. His parents were Josepli and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Straley, natives of the Old Dominion. They were ma -ied in their native State, and about the year 182. came to Ohio, traveling through the wilderness in wagons. They settled in P'ayette County, aboii four miles southwest of what is now .Tefifersonville, in a sparsely settled region. The father pur based a tract of land which was covered with tim ier and at once set to work to convert it into fert) e fields. On this place he resided until his death. The grandfather of our subject. Christian Stralej^ by name, was born in Germany and came to this country in an early day.

The parents of our subject had fourteen children born to them, eleven of whom are now living. Our subject was reared in his native county and here obtained his education in the public schools, which were of a primitive sort. He remained on the farm until lie became of age, when he was married. In the year 1864, our suliject enlisted in the late war and participated in tlie battle of CynthiinajKy., at which place he was captured and taken prisoner, but after a time was paroled. He served as First Sergeant of Company G, and his brother Samuel B. was Second-Lieutenant of the One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Ohio Infantiy. The camp was organized at Dennison, Ohio, from the 12th to the 19th of May, 1864, and served one hundred days. At the battle of Cynthiana, the regiment lost seven men, had eighteen wounded and two hundred and eighty captured.

On being mustered out of service, he of whom we write returned to his home and resumed the mercantile business at West Lancaster, where he had commenced in business some years previous to the war. This he carried on until January, 1865, when he again came to Washington C. IL, and, having lieen elected to the honorable position of Sheriff of his county in the previous October, took up the duties of his newly-made position. He served four 3'ears in this oflice and at the expiration of that time he purchased a farm near West Lancaster and there remained until 1875. He again removed to Washington C. H. and embarked in the insurance and real-estate business, carrying this on until 1879, when he removed to Jefferson ville, and of this city has since been a resident and is here engaged profitably in the grocery business.

February 21, 1850, is the date on which Mr. Straley was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Hoque, and bj' this union two children came to bless their home: Margaret E., who is the wife of Benjamin Coflfman, and Benjamin F. The good wife and motlier was called from this earth July 20, 1854. JVIr. Straley was again married. Decern- ber 16, 1855, taking as his wife Nanc}- Robinson, by whom he had six children, two of whom are 3'et living: Sarah A., who is the wife of A. B. Booco, and James. Mr. and Mrs. Straley are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Jefferson ville.

In 1859, our subject was first elected Justice of the Peace and served in this capacity twentyfour 3-eais almost consecutively. lie has been Clerk of his township and has held a number of minor offices and has been prominenth' identified with this county all his life. In his political views, i\Ir. Straley affiliates with the Republican party and, socially, belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic, the Masonic fraternitv, Knights Templar, and both the Chapter and Blue Lodge. While serving in the capacity of Sheriff', JNIr. Straley hung the onl}' man that was ever executed in the county.

THOMAS G. COCKERILL. This progressive, VN thrifty and intelligent agriculturist, who y enjo3'S the confidence of the business community of Perry Township, Fajette Count}-, is at present residing on the old homestead. He is the son of William S. Cockerill, who was a native of Loudoun County, Va., and fought in the War of 1812. His mother's maiden name was Anna Ledman ; she also was a native of the Old Dominion.

The parents of our subject came West to Ohio, settling in Marietta about 181(j. Five years later, they removed to Greene Township, Fa3'ette County, where the father rented a tract of land. Mrs. Cockerill d^'ing in 1822, her husband was again married, and located upon the farm which is the property of E. E. Cockerill. He later removed to Greenfield, and died in 1882, at the age of ninety years, one montli and one day, in the home of his son James. He had been married four times. Bv the first union, nine children were born, to which familv our subject belonged, and only two of whom are living. In all, he was the father of eighteen children.

his parents when nine yea s of age. His opportunities for obtaining an education were veiy limited, as at the early age of fifteen years he was obliged to work out in order to help sup[)ort tlie large family. When attaining his nineteenth year, our subject started out in life on his own account, and the following year was married to Sylvitha, daughter of Barnabas and Charlotte (Stites) Cochran, natives of New Jersey. Her father for many years was a sailor. Her parents were married in 1799, and, moving to this State in 1806, located on land in Walnut Creek, this township, where the father opened up a farm, and was among the earliest settlers. He died in 1845, when seventy - three 3'ears of age. His good wife survived him a number of j'ears and i)assed away in 1855, at the advanced age of eighty years. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Mrs. Cockerill is the only survivor. The^' were prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were active workers and liberal contriliutors in the same. IMr. Cochran gave an acre of ground for a cemeteiT, and aided in the erection of the first church in this locality'. It has long since given wa\' to a more attractive and commodious ))uilding, which was named after Mr. Cochran. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, serving under Gen. William Henry Harrison.

Mrs. Cockerill was born Septembei- 24, 1811, on the old home farm, which is within sight of her present residence, and is in her possession. She attended the old log school house, which was conducted on the subscription plan, and the knowledge she gained therein has later been sui)plemented by judicious and choice reading. At the time of his marriage, our subject was receiving the munificent sum of twenty-five cents pei- day, cutting cord-wood and rails. The young couple ran awa}' from home to join their fortunes, Mr. Cockerill walking and his bride riding horseback. He was later enabled to rent a farm, and purchased his present place about 1840, which then bore little resemblance to its now prosperous condition. His farm includes the magnificent sum of five hundred acres of valuable land, which he has placed under the best of impi'ovement. It has been the result of his own efforts, coupled with the good advice and economy of his worthy wife. On first locating on his new tract, Mr. Cockerill erected a log cabin, which was common in that period, but, being of a progressive spirit, he was not content to live in that humble structure long, and erected the first frame dwelling on the pike between Wasliington C. H. and New Martinsburg. In 1882, his present handsome residence was built, which cost $2,400. It is finished and furnished in a neat and tasty manner, tlius indicating the refinement of its inmates, who are greatly respected in this locality.