Madison Township (part 16 of 30)

Mr. Ingrim was mustered in at Camp Chase, and was afterwards sent to Louisville and then to Nashville, where he was sick in the hospital from February 11 until April 15. He then joined liis regiment and was appointed Quartermaster-Sergeant on tlie 1st of May, 1863. In Bridgeport, Ala., he was again taken sick and sent back to Nashville, where he was discharged on the 14th of November of that year, when he at once returned to his home.

On the 4th of February, 1 864, his step-father, W. C. Atkins, died, and upon him devolved the responsibility of supporting his widowed mother and her five children. He faithfully performed this task, sacrificing his own interests for the benefit of those depending upon him. With a borrowed capital of $150, he soon opened a harness shop and has since been engaged in business in this line. Prosperity has' attended his efforts since that time. His halfsisters are now married and his two half-brothers he taught his trade. One is now working with Mr. Ingrim, but the other died in 1881. Our subject now has an excellent business and also owns his store and his pleasant residence.

On the 16th of November, 1865, Mr. Ingrim wedded Miss Maggie E. Myers, who was born in Fayette County, Ohio, November 3, 1843, and is a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Green) Myers. Unto them have been born five children: Ordie D., who was born in Mt. Sterling, July 10, 1867, and is now a stenographer of Kansas City, Mo.; Minnie Myers, who Avas born in Mt. Sterling, October 16, 1869, and graduated from the High School; Charles W., born February 24, 1872; Ada A., born May 12, 1876, will graduate in 1893; and Mamie E., who was l)orn April 16, 1879, died at the age of five }ears.

Mr. Ingrim is a stanch Republican. He has never sought office, but served nine years as a member of the School Board. He is a prominent Mason. Since 1862, he has been connected with the fraternity and has taken the Thirty-second Degree, has filled various offices and served three years as Master. He became a member of the Odd Fellows' society in 1878, was District Deputy Grand IMaster of Madison County, and is a cliarter member of the Dauirhters of Rebekah. He is a member of the Encampment, aud has four times represented the lodge in the Grand Lodge. He is a charter member of J. C. Bostwick Post No. 406, G. A. R., is Past Commander and has twice attended the National Unions. He also belongs to the Patriotic Order of Sons of America. He has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1855, is a prominent worker and has served as Steward, Trustee, Class-leader and Superintendent of the Sundayschool. His life has been well and worthily spent. His sterling worth and many excellencies of character have won him high regard and he is recognized as a leading citizen of Mt. Sterling.

\f OHN H. PARRETT. Fayette County is ] greatly indebted for its present wealth and high standing to the sturdy, intelligent, enterprising tillers of the soil, who have been instrumental in developing and sustaining its vast agricultural interests. As a worthy member of its farming community, who has contributed toward its material advancement, its gives us pleasure to present the biography and portrait of .John H. Parrett in this volume. A native of Ross County, he was born October 11, 1821, and is a son of Joseph F. and Sarah Parrett. They were Virginians by birth, both born in the same place, the father in 1791 and the mother in 1795. The Parrett family originated in Switzerland, the founder of the branch in America being Frederick Parrett, great-grandfather of our subject, who came to this country in 1735, and settled in Virginia. He had sis sons, who did noble service in the Revolution, and among them was Frederick Parrett, Jr., who was the grandfather of our subject.

Joseph F. Parrett grew to manhood in his native State, which at tliat period afforded but meagre school privileges to the children born within its borders. He was married in 1814, and at once set out with his bride for Ross County, in this State, the journey being made overland, and after his arrival bought one hundred and five acres of wild land on Buckskin Creek. His first house was a most humble structure, being built of logs and having a chimney on the outside made of mud and sticks. Tluis, this energetic pioneer came into the wilderness with nothing but his liands with which to make his fortune, but he had a resolute will, knew well how to work advantageously, and his labors were crowned with success. The rude cabui of the early days of his settlement here gave place to a beautiful residence, and the original one hundred and five acres of land were added to by further purchases, until he owned over eight hundred acres of fine farming land. He accumulated his property b^^ attending strictly to his Inisiness as a farmer and stock-raiser. Politicall}', he was a Whig. In his religious belief, he remained true to the Presbj'terian faith, to which his parents had lield.

The first wife of our subject's father was Sarah, daughter of Jolin and Elizabeth (Wilkin) Ilass, natives of Virginia. John Ilass came to Ohio in 1814, and was a pioneer farmer of Licking County, in which he lived until he closed his e^es in death at the age of eighty years. Elizabeth Wilkin was a daughter of Godfrey Wilkin, who came from Switzerland to this country in company with Frederick Parrett in 1735, and settled in Virginia. Ten children were born to the parents of our subject, of whom these seven grew tomaturit}'^: Eliza, wife of Adam Nebergall; Mar^' A., wife of William Thomas; Mrs. Sarah Ware, deceased; John II.; Henry C; Absalom and Aaron, deceased. Joseph Parrett was married a second time, Malena Caley becoming his wife, and she bore him six childien: George F., J. Milton; Margaret J., wife of John Braden; Susan E., wife of Isaac INIcClure; W. James and Augustus F.

Our subject was well trained in all kinds of farm work under his father's instruction, and remained with him until twenty-three years old, when he went on a farm in Ross County with his brother-in-law. He remained thereon six years, and in 1850 purchased the farm he now occupies in Wayne Township. This is a fine place, with well-tilled fields and rich pastures, with a commodious set of buildings, and all the modern improvements to be found on a well-managed farm. The beautiful brick residence in which he and his fam- i\y have a very pleasant lioiiie, he built in 1860, making all the brick himself. The first ten 3'^ ears of his married life were spent in a comfortable log house.

Mr. Parrett's home is presided over by the best of wives, to whom he was married December 24, 1850. Mrs. Parrett, who bore the maiden name of Sarah A. Harper, was born in Maryland in 1824, and is a daughter of Caleb and. Mary Harper, who were natives of Delaware. The fruit of her union with our subject is four children, namely: Caleb, Joseph; Mary, w^fe of C. AY. Crosby, and Sally, wife of A. L. Ireland. Mr. Parrett and his wife are people of high standing in the community where they have lived so many years, and they and three of tlieir cliildren are members of the Presbyterian Church, while Sally is a member of the Metliodist Episcopal Church. In politics, our subject is a Republican of strong convictions. He has been mucli sought after to help administer public affairs, as his ability and business tact bring him to the front, and he has held most of the township offices, besides being Count}' Commissioner and a member of the Board of Equalization.

\t?OHN S. NEEF. No farmer in Pickaway County has a better record as a thoughtful, progressive and enterjjrising man of business, than John S, Neff, of Jackson Township, nor do any handle extensive and valuable farming and stock-raising interests better than he. Our subject was born in Berkeley County, Ya., Jul}- 8, 1821, a son of Jacob Neff, who was also a Virginian by birth, the family being of German origin. His father was an extensive farmer in his native State, although he never owned any land there. He came to this county in 1845, traveling with a team across the mountains, and settled in Muhlenburg Township, where lie farmed as a renter for several 3ears. After the war, lie removed to Moultrie County, 111., and there died, at the venerable age of eighty-three years. He was a good man and for thirty years was a faithful member of the Presb3'terian Church. In polities, he was a sound Democrat. He married for his first wife Sarah Painter, who was born in Virginia and died young, when her son, our subject, was onl}- six years old, leaving two other bo^'S, William and Tilson. The father married a second time, Miss Margaret Clark becoming his wife, and they reared a family of four boys and four girls. The mother of our subject was a member of the Reformed Lutheran Church.

The boyhood days of our subject were spent on a Virginia farm and he attended the district schools whenever opportunity offered. At the age of sixteen, he began to work out at $6 per month, and was so engaged the most of the time until he came here. In 1845, he accompanied his father in the ever memoralJe journey from his native State to this, he driving the team. His first winter here, he hired out at llO per month to make fence posts, etc., and then started in business for himself as a fence-maker, continuing in that line for eight or nine years, both winter and summer. In that manner, he obtained a goodly capital with which to establish himself as a farmer, and invested in seventy-two acres of his present farm. Only a little of his land was improved, but he devoted his energies to its development, and not only placed that under fine cultivation, but bought other land from time to time, and now has six hundred and seventyfive acres lying in and around Jackson Township, conveniently divided into four farms. There are three hundred and seventy acres in the home farm, another comprises seventy-five acres, and two farms contain c>ne hundred and fifteen acres each. The land is all improved, and liesides raising a good deal of grain, our subject has as many cattle, horses and hogs as his land will support. He fattens cattle every year, and he keeps some fine roadsters and draft horses. He carries on his farming operations after the best modern methods, making a careful study of his business and keeping himself well posted on agricultural topics by taking the best farm journals published. His improvements are of a substantial order, and include a large frame residence, built in 1867, and a goodsized frame barn erected in 1876.

Elizaltetli Owens, a native of this county. Hexdeath occurred in 1873. She was the mother of five children, as follows: Laura, wife of James Van Vickie, a farmer of Pickaway Count}'; Sarah V., wife of Samuel Metzger, a farmer of Jackson Township; Mary E., who married James McCollister, and died in 1892; William, who married Mary Diar and lives on a farm in Moultrie County, 111.; John S., who married Elizabeth Pherson and farms on his father's farm. Our sul^ject was married again, October 31, 1876, Mary Flemming becoming his wife. She is a native of this county, and was born in "Wayne Township, September 30, 1836.

Our subject is a purely self-made man, who began life without a dollar and is now numbered among the most wealth^' men of Jackson Township. He has a remarkable talent for Inisiness, is keen, far-seeing, prompt in money matters and justly attributes his success in life to his close attention to the management of his affairs, to good judgment and wise economy. He is a member of the Democratic party, and has held high public positions. In 1874, he was elected County Commissioner, and served until 1880. He has been Trustee and Treasurer of Jackson Township for some years, and looks well after the interests intrusted to his care.

\irRWIN BOGGS, of the old and prominent I j Boggs family, is a grandson of Maj. John |1\ Boggs (see sketch of Lemuel Boggs), and a wealthy, young and popular agriculturist. His father, James Taylor Boggs, was born on the Old Elm Farm in Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1818, and was a son of Maj. John Boggs, one of the prominent men of his section in his time and day. The father of our subject became the owner of the family (Elm) farm, the Boggs homestead, of five hundred and twenty acres, and became one of the successful and progressive farmers of his locality. He also owned a farm of four hundred and twenty acres in Ross County, dealt largel}' in stock, and was thoroughly alive to all enterprises that had for their object the advancement of the farming and stock-raising interests of the vicinity. He was a man widel_y known, an honest, whole-souled gentleman, anfl one much esteemed b}' all. He was struck by a train and instantl}' killed in June, 1888, at the Scioto Valle}' depot. He was interred in the family grave-yard at the Old Elm Farm. In politics, he was a supporter of Democratic principles. His wife and the mother of our subject, Mrs. ]\Iinerva (Whitsel) Boggs, was born in Greene Township, Ross Count}', Ohio, and her father, who was born in the P^ast, was one of the early settlers of Ross Count}'. JMrs. Boggs now resides in Circleville, and is well respected by all. Of the five children born to them, all are living and enjoying good health: Mary, Mrs. John Davenport, now resides in Circleville; Taylor, now residing in Chillicothe, is engaged in the hardware business, and is an ex-Commissioner of Ross County; Samuel resides in Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, this State, and James is engaged in business in Circleville.

The original of this notice, who was third in order of birth of the above-mentioned children, was born on the Elm Farm, January 31, 1856, and there grew to manhood. He received his scholastic training in the district school until sixteen years of age, when he supplemented the same by a two-years' course in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, After this, he remained at home until 1883, and then went to live with an uncle, John Boggs, one of the largest land-owners in the county, having one farm of eigliteen hundred acres, and also large tracts in other parts of the county. He has been very successful. Our subject took charge of his uncle's affairs, but the latter died in March, 1884, while on his way home from Chillicothe. Our subject then became the owner of six hundred and forty acres of land in the home place, is still the owner of it, and is one of the most prominent young farmers of the county. His farm is bottom land, in the Scioto River Valley, and is very productive and fertile. He has a large brick residence, and his barns, sheds, etc., are all kept up in good shape, showing that a thrifty hand is at the helm. He is engaged in rais- ing corn and wheat, and was engaged in the stock business, raising a fine grade of about fifty head of v*^hort-horn cattle and many good draft horses annually, until 1.S89.

Our subject was married first in 1883, to Elizabeth Niles, daughter of O. E. Niles. She was born in Circleville, and died here in 1887, leaving one son, John. Mr. Boggs' second marriage occurred in September, 1891, to Mary Morris, a native of Pickawa}' Township, this county, who was the adopted daughter of B. W. Morris, of Circlevile. She received her education in, and graduated from, the schools of Circleville, and afterward taught school for three years. She is an accomplished and intelligent lady. In politics, Mr. Boggs is a Democrat, has been a delegate to county and State conventions, and has been a member of the Central Committee.

/^EORGE J. MoMULLEN. One of the most (ll 1^ - important points about the building of a ^^^iAl private residence or business block is the plumbing. Through defective work, noxious gases are apt to arise, typhoid fever and other diseases spread, and death follows closely in their train. It is imperative then that the most skilled workmen should be employed, and that the sanitary arrangements should be effected upon the most scientific of principles. Among tlic»se holding a high reputation as a sanitary plumber, housefitter and heater, is George J. McMullen, who is an excellent and progressive business man, and is held in high esteem in the community. He is what one may call a self-made man in ever3" sense of that much abused term, for he started out at the bottom of the ladder, and by his industry and superior ability, has reached the top round in his business.

Mr. McMullen was boin in this county, on the 18th of Eebruary, 1845, and his father, Robert McjMuUen, was a native of Pennsylvania and of Scotch descent. The father was a cooper by trade, and was married in Berks County, Pa., to Miss Elana Kayler, a native of Berks County, where she was reared. Some time in the '30s, Mr. McMullen emigrated to Ohio, settled in Circleville, and there followed his trade for many years. He died in 1854, when fort^'-five years of age, and his wife received her final summons in Circleville in 1874. Both were members of the Lutheran Church. The father's last words were, "Mother, keep the children together as longas possible." Both were highly respected in the community in which they lived and led the lives of honest, industrious citizens. Nine children Avere born to this couple, and two sisters and our subject reside in Circleville. Five of these children died in childhood and one brother died in 1868.

The original of this notice was the second in order of birth of the above-mentioned children and at an early age he was taken from school to assist his mother in making a living. When but eleven years of age he was emplo.yed to do odd jobs, and later, was in the match factory for two years, manufacturing matches by hand. After this, he was in a restaurant for three years, but he says, "Thanks to God, I never formed any bad habits." As time passed, he became convinced that the best thing he could do would be to learn a trade, and with the assistance of Mr. Glick he entered the shops of W. W. Beirce & Co. and continued with them eleven years in all. He became foreman of the shop and became thoroughly familiar with the business in all its details. After this, about 1870, with L. H. Hoffman, he started out in the tin roofing and heating business, bought out P. Kimmey, and they continued together for seventeen 3'ears, meeting with much success. Later, they started a branch store and ran this in partnership until the spring of 1889, when they dissolved partnership.

Our subject then started out for himself and has continued the business with surprising success ever since. He owns two large stores, two stories in height, with a frontage of fifty feet and extending backward one hundred and fifty feet. He also owns plumbing shop, warerooms, etc., and is one of the most popular plumbers in the city. His business is located on Main Street, between Court and Scioto Streets, and he emplo3'S ten men. He does tbe city water tapping. Mr. McMullen resides on High Street and owns a comfortable brick residence erected in 1882. He also owns considerable real estate in Columbus.

In October, 1867, he married JNIiss Martha Flohr, a native of Pennsylvania, but who was reared in Hocking County, this State, and the fruits of this union were three children: Fannie, now Mrs. Howard, resides in Circleville; Grace, who graduated here in 1890 and is now attending the Weslej'an Universit^^ at Delaware; and Le Roy, at home. Mr. McMullen was a member of the Council from 1884 to 1886, and was Chairman of the Public Grounds and Building Committee. He is a member of Columbia Lodge No. 32, I. O. O. F.; Pickaway Encampment, and was a delegate to the Grand Encampment three times. He is also a member of the Royal Arcanum, and belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a Trustee, and has been Class-leader for some time. In politics, he is a Democrat.

OHN O. SIFRIT, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Paint Township, Madison County. He was born May 16, 1855, in Union Township, and is the j'oungest of children whose parents were John and Melissa (Harper) Sifrit. Charlotte, the eldest, married John Gaib, a merchant of Columbus, and has five children; Martin Jasper resides in Paint Township and has four children.

The mother died when our subject was about two weeks old, and he went to live with his grandfather, James Sifrit. He was reared near his present farm and acquired a good education which was completed in the London High School. He possesses much musical talent and at the age of sixteen began teaching vocal music. On attaining his majority, he married Miss OriaEachus, who was born in Union Township, this count}', June 22, 1858, and is a daughter of Jolm and Sarah (Hutson) Eachus.

born near Richmond, Ind., October 4, 182"J,and is a son of Abner R. and Eiizalieth (Troxel) Eachus, tlie former a native of \'irginia,and the latter of Pennsjdvania. As children, they came to INIadison County', and when first married went to Indiana, but afterward returned to this county. Their son, John W.,grew to manhood in Paint Township, and when he started out in life for himself, began working by the month for cattle drovers. He was thus employed for three years. He was married, April 14, 1855, to Miss Sara, daughter of John K. and Hannah Hutson, and went to Franklin Countj^, Ohio, where he operated a rented farm for four years. Since that time, he has been connected with the Buffenburg Farm.

Mr. and Mrs. Eachus liave a family of six children: Viola is the wife of Frank Mitchell, a dealer in horses of Philadelphia, and has one child; Mrs. Sifrit is the next younger; Jennie is the wife of Harry Barker, a commercial traveler residing in Cincinnati, and they have two children; .John, Scott and Holton are still at home. Mr. Eachus cast his Presidential vote m 1852 with the Whigparty and since the organization of the Republican part}' has been one of its stanch supporters. He is a highly-respected citizen of this community and a well-known farmer.

In his political affiliations, Mr. Sifrit has been a stanch Republican since he cast his first Presidential vote for R. B. liases. He has served as Township Trustee, and also as Assessor, and the duties of the offices were promptly and faithfully discharged. vSince his marriage, he has resided in Paint Township, where he follows farming and has also operated a threshing-machine. About 1888, he turned his attention to the rasing of fine stock and has met with good success in this line. He has some registered stock of the pure blooded Holstein cattle. He operates two hundred and ten acres of land and the neat appearance of the place indicates the thrift and enterprise of a careful manager. Our subject ma}' well be termed a self-made man, for b^' his own efforts he has worked his way upward from a humble position until lie is now classed among the substantial farmers of tlie community.

^|]_^ ENRY C. BLACKER. We herewith present Irfj) tlie sketch of a prominent and well-to-do /^v^'' farmer and stock-raiser, whose liome is lo-

(l^ cated upon section 1, Circleville Township, Pickaway County. He was born in Frederick County, Ya., November 24, 1822, and is the son of Joseph and Clnrissa (Payne) Blacker, also natives of the Old Dominion. They emigrated to Ohio, January 1, 18.33, and located on Round Prairie, Pickawa_y County. They later removed to Ross County, where the father died in 1838, when sixtyfive years of age. He was a patriot in the War of 1812, and wns always warmly interested in all measures which affected his community.

Henry Blacker, 8r., the grandfather of our subject, was born in Germany, and emigrated to the United States at an early day. He made his home in A'irginia, where he became the owner of a large tract of land. The mother of our subject died in this county about 1854, and with her husband was a member of the Catholic Church. Henry C. Blacker, of this sketch, was the ninth in order of birth of the parental family of eleven children, five of whom are living. He was ten years of age when he accompanied his parents to Ohio, and therefore attended the common schools in Pickaway County. His advantages for obtaining an education were ver}^ limited, howevei', as his father died when he was fifteen years of age, and the care of the family thus fell upon his young shoulders. He carried on the home farm until his mother's death, when he moved into Jackson Township and rented a tract of land, which he operated for several years. He purchased his present property in came here at a very eai"ly day, and entered the land upon which our subject makes his home. Mr. Bowsher died in 1865, and the mother about 1830. The thirteen children born to Mr. and Mrs. Blacker bear the respective names of Missouri, Clarissa, Josephine, Sarah E., Seymour, John, Delia, George, Mary, Nettie, Harry, and two who died in infancy. The original of this sketch votes with the L)emocratic party. For five 3'ears he was a Director of the County Infirmary, and has otherwise been greatly interested in local affairs. Mrs. Blacker is a member in good standing of the Evangelical Church, in which body she is active in all good work. Our sul)ject owns two hundred and eightyseven and one-half acres of valuable land, ninet}-- four of which are located in Jackson Township. He has placed good and substantial buildings on his estate, not the least among which is a commodious residence. His place is well stocked with good grades of cattle and liorses, which, in addition to his cereals, bring him in a fine income. His land is located in what is known as the Scioto Yal- \ey, which is of ver}^ rich soil. Mr. Blacker is selfmade in the truest sense of the word, and his present high standing in the agricultural community has been brought about by his industry and persistence in risfht-doinsr.

;ILLIAM TAGG, engineer in the Mt. Sterling Roller Mills, was born at Sherwood, in Nottinghamshire, England, January 1, 1840, and is a son of AVilliam and Anna (AVilliamson) Tagg. His maternal grandfather, William Williamson, was an Aide-de-Camp under Gen. Washington, and married the daughter of an Indian chief of the Cherokee Nation. He lived with the tribe until the chief for some reason became offended. He then fled to England with his wife, and our subject's mother was there reared and married.

William Tagg, whose name heads this record, was the youngest of six children, but the other five arc all deceased. When he was about ten years old, his parents came to America, locating in

Clinton, Summit Count}-, Ohio. They had been liere but a short time when Squire John Brown, of Clinton, begged to have the boy to raise, and our subject grew to manhood with him on a large farm. Mr. Brown owns a steam mill, and at the age of fourteen our subject began working in the mill, where he learned much about steam machinery, and also supplemented his knowledge thus acquired by extensive reading on the subject. At the early age of fifteen, he was intrusted to run the engine. At the age of eighteen, he was married. Miss Sarah Barkhammer, of Summit County, Ohio, becoming his wife, September 15, 1858.

Mr. Tagg enlisted in Company K, Nineteenth Ohio Infantry, as Chief Bugler, August 28, 1861. He participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Perry ville. Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, was with Sherman from Cleveland, Tenn., to Jonesboro, and participated in the battle of Atlanta. After three years and two months of service, he was honorably discharged, having proved a competent and faithful soldier, loyal to the cause under whose banner he enlisted.

After his return from the army, Mr. Tagg was employed in Doylestown, Ohio, for seven and a half years, as chief machinist in a steam saw and Hoiu" mill, after which he was employed for two and a half years in tiie machine shops of the same place, his work being to repair engines. In 1877, he removed to Lilly Chapel, where he ran a sawmill for his mother. Three .years were spent in that place, after which Mr. Tagg became a resident of Columbus, and traveled on the road, selling and putting up engines for the Columbus INIachine Company. After a year he returned to Lill}^ Chapel, and again had charge of his mother's mill for several j^ears. He then put in an engine for J. T. Walters, of Mt. Sterling, who employed him as engineer. While operating his mother's mill, he had purchased and set up several engines in the vicinity. He is one of the best skilled mechanics, especially in repairing steam engines, in this region. He lias now been in the employ of Mr. Walters for two years, and his services have proved highly acceptable.

was organist for several years at Lilly Chapel, and has also been a teacher in the Sunday-school. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' Society, has taken the Rebekah Degree, is a Master IVIason, and a member of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America. He owns property in Lill}^ Chapel, including two houses and eight acres of land.

ON. HARRY M. DALGHERTY, junior member of the law firm of IMaynard & Daugherty, is a native of Fayette County, having been born in Washington C. H., Januar}^ 20, 18G0. He is a son of .Tolm H. and Jane A. Daugherty, the father being born in Zanesville, Oiiio, and the mother in Washington C. H. Granfather Daugherty hailed from Ireland. The original of this sketch has one brother, Mally S. Daugherty, who is at present residing in this cit}'. The father died when Harry M. was a lad of four years, but his mother, who is still living, makes her home in Washington C. IT. He of whom we write was given a good education in the schools of his native place and later attending the Michigan University, was graduated from the law department of th^t institution with the Class of '81. He immediately began the practice of his profession in this city and in 1881 formed a partnership with Col. H. B. Maynard. They have had a large and paying practice from the outset and have gained the esteem of the most eminent men in the State, who are proud to claim them as friends and associates.

The maternal grandfather of our subject, Micajah Draper, was one of the early settlers in this county and departed this life in 1889, leaving a comfortable fortune. He was a thoroughly honest and much-respected citizen and during his life held many ofHces of trust in this township, being keenly alive to matters of public importance. His business was that of a farmer and grain merchant, in which he was moi'c than ordinarily successful. Harry M. Daugherty is an active member of the Republican party, on which ticket he was elected Township Clerk in 1882 and a member of the Cit}^

Council two years later. He was a member of the State Central Committee for the 3'ears 1890 and 1891, also has served as Chairman and Secretary of the Repul)lican Central and Executive Committee of the county and in 1889 was elected to the Legislature and re-elected to a second term in 1891. He was chairman of the famous caucas which organized the House of Representatives during the great Senatorial fight between Sherman and P^oraker. He is serving at the present time as Clhairman of the Committee on Corporations in the House and also as a member of numerous judiciar}' committees. He has acquired a wide-spread fame as a lawyer and is a man, who, unless the tension is made too tight, will find a work that will broaden as the years pass by.

In September, 1884, Miss Lucy M. Walker and our subject were united in marriage. Mrs. Dauglierty was born in Februar}', 1860, and by her union with our subject has become the mother of two children, Emily Belle and Draper M., aged respectively six and three 3 ears.

'LBERT W. WILSON. Madison County is the home of a large number of enterprising and progressive farmers whose estates add attractiveness to the landscape, l)eing marked by first-class improvements, and the air of order and thrift which gives one unac- ({ainted with farm life a good idea of the value of rural property. Canaan Township has her share of these well-regulated farms, one of which is owned by Albert W. Wilson, and comprises one thousand acres of finely cultivated land. Although young in 3'ears, he has good standing among those of his own calling and in all business circles is held in high repute.

Alexander AVilson, the father of our subject, was born in tliis countj^, February 22, 1831, and in 1854 married Miss Martha J. Millikin. He was one of the extensive land-owners in this section, having b}' industry and good business investments accumulated an estate of three thousand acres.

The mother was the daughter of Daniel Millikin, and was born in 1829, in Washington County, Pa. Our subject was the 3'oungest child in the parental family of four children, the others being Henr}" C, whose sketch will be found on another page of this work; Lavina, IMrs. William E. White; and Grant, who died in infane3\

The original of this sketch was born in .Tefferson Township, January 17, 1871, and there resided until he attained his majorit}-. He was given an excellent education, finishing his studies in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. When establishing a home of his own, Mr. Wilson was married, November 4, 1891, to Miss Winnie, daughter of Columbus and Mary Huddle. His place is adorned with first-class buildings of everj' description and he may be justly looked upon as one of the rising young business men of Madison Count3\ the manufacture of various medicines in Mt. Sterling, was born March 22, 1828, in Gallia County, Ohio, and is a son of Lemuel W. and Roxana (Griltith) Yarian, both natives of New York. In their childhood they had come to Ohio, where the father learned the cooper's trade. Immediately after their marriage they settled upon a farm and there our subject was born and reared, his time being passed in the usual manner of farmer lads. He acquired his education by attendance at the common schools during the winter season and in a select school in Porter, Ohio. At the age of twenty-one, he began teaching, and followed that profession for twelve years. During that time he was united in marriage with Miss Harriet C. Brown, the wedding being celebrated August 16, 1855.

Dr. Yarian 's next venture was in carpenter work and while thus engaged he began reading medicine and became interested in the part that the vegetable kingdom plays in this science. He became interested in this line, began experimenting in the use of plants as medicines, and from doctoring his own family, liis practice gradually extended to his neighbors. In 1879, he entered the drug trade in C'oalton, Jackson County, and also began the manufacture of his medicines and doing oflice practice. Subsequently, he removed to Gallia County, where he remained for eighteen months. His labors resulted in the discovery of the Infallible Neuralgia Cure. He then compounded his famous Stomach Bitters for the stomach and liver and afterward his liniment for pain and inflammation. He also discovered the Prickly Ash and Wintergreen for chronic rheumatism. In September, 1891, Dr. Varian came to Mt. Sterling and established a manufactory for making his medicines. He prints all of his own bills, and is doing a good business, keeping several teams on the road. His discoveries have proved of great importance, as many would attest.

Unto Doctor and Mrs. Varian have been born the following children: Truman W., who was born in Porter, Ohio, June 29, 1856, inherited musical talent from both his parents. He became a pupil in Mount Union Conservatory of Music, and has great skill in this art. He has been connected with the Reform School in Lancaster, Ohio, as editor of tlie School Journal, having served an apprenticeship as a printer between the ages of thirteen and eighteen 3'ears. He was afterwards an otHcer and teacher in the Reform School in Topeka, Kan., for sixteen months and from there came to Mt. Sterling to take charge of his father's business. He was married October 17, 1880, to Miss Nora Graves, who died in Columbus, Ohio, in 1887, leaving two daughters, Edith and Annie. He was again married, Januar}' 1, 1890, his second union being with Anna Mithoff, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1864. The second child of the family, "VVellman T., who is engaged in fruit growing in Stark County, is maiTied and has one child. Mrs. Linne Hoffman resides in Dayton, Ohio. P^verett E. B. is a book-keeper of Columbus, and Mrs. Harriet Redding makes her home in Oregon, N. M.

Dr. Varian is a Democrat in politics, having supported that party since he cast first vote in 1852. He has held various local offices, having served as Justice of the Peace, Township Trustee, Constable, and he was the first Mayor of Coalton, Ohio. Socially, he is a member of the Odd Fellows' society-. He has a wide acquaintance in this community, although he has resided here but a short time, and is highl}' esteemed.

'^l^^ ENRY RUNKLE, who is of the oldest pio- ^ neer stock of Ohio, and was born in Perry Count}', May 29, 1828, has developed a valuable farm in Walnut Township that is well tilled, well drained and vavy productive, and has thus materially aided in advancing the growth of Pickaway County. Our subject is a son of Daniel Runkle, who came to Ohio with his i)arents, who were earl}' settlers of Perry County, coming to this State from Virginia, where their son had been born in 1802. He grew up amid the Avild scenes of frontier life in Perr}- Count}', and in the early days of the settlement of Pickaway County he came here to cast in his fortunes with the pioneers of this section, becoming one of the original settlers of Walnut Township. He took up a tract of new land, and by hard labor transformed it into a goodly farm, and here his long life was brought to a close in May, 1887, and thus departed one who had held an honorable rank among the pioneers who founded the county. His first wife, Elizabeth Kroninger, was a native of Pickaway County. After her death, he married again, and the following of his children survive: Henry, Abraham, Levi, Noah, (ieorge; Christina, wife of David Adkins; and Mary, wife of Solomon Yantis.

Henry Runkle had a full experience of pioneer life, with its privations and hardships, and with its compensations withal, during his boyhood, his growth being commensurate with the growth of his native township, in which he has alwa3's dwelt. As soon as large enough, he had to help his father fell the huge old forest trees that covered his land, and to prepare the soil for cultivation, and while yet quite 3'oung he became well posted in farming. He went to school in a log cabin, in which slabs served for seats, and a board placed on wooden pins that were driven into the wall did duty as a writing-desk. In time, he became an independent farmer, and has placed his one hundred and f1ft3'-two acres of land in a fine condition. He has erected a good class of buildings, has put in tiling for drainage to the value of $1,600 and has modern machinery for every needed purpose.

Our subject's wife, to whom he was married, Se})- teniber 15, 1853, has afforded him much assistance in the making of their cozy home, over which she presides with true hospitality. Her maiden name was Saloma Hall. She was born March 20, 1834, and is a sister of Peter Hall, of Madison Township, in whose l)iography mention is made of iier parental history, 'miese five of the seven children born to her and our subject are living: Alice, wife of Ilenr}' Hulse; Albert, David, William and Ephraim. Peter and Benjamin are dead.

Mr. Runkle is one of our self-made men, and all tlie i)ropert>^ that he acquired is the result of his patient labors, seconded by thrifty management and the faculty of judging correctly. He is exemplary in liis habits and conduct, acting in accordance with true Christian principles, and in liim and his estimable wife the Lutheran Church has two of its most zealous members. His political sentiments he seems to have inherited in a degree from his father, and, like Iiim, he stands firmly bj^ the Democratic party.

DWARD SINFITH, one of the i)rominent and wealthy citizens of Pickaway County, resides in Cireleville. He was born in County Down, Ireland, in September, 1826. His father, Patrick Smith, was a native of the same county, and about 1827 emigrated to Canada, locating in Toronto, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1831. He married Rose Anna Mc Quinn, also a native of County Down, Ireland. After her husband's death, she supported her family, and by her careful training, cherished in her boys those habits of industry and self-reliance which became the basis of their fortune. In 1836, she married Bernard Riley, who was also a native of L'eland. He proved a true father to his stepsons, who remained with him until his death in 1850. In 1838, they removed to Lockport, N. Y., where they remained until June, 1840, and then came to Cireleville, Mr. Riley engaging in farming. His wife made her home in this city until her death in 1877, at the age of seventy-six years. By her first marriage she had three children: Edward; Patrick, who died in Toronto; and Joseph P., who is represented elsewhere in this work.

Mr. Smith, of this sketch, attended school in Toronto until 1838, after which he worked in the shops on the Erie Canal, near Lockport, N. Y., and attended school in the winter. With the family he came to Cireleville, and was employed on the farm of Thomas Huston for two years. He remained at home during the greater part of the time until his step-father's death. He was largely engaged in raising broom-corn and in general farming. Soon after Mr. Riley's death, in company with his brother, he purchased all his personal propert}- at public sale, and then rented land of Thomas Huston, which they cultivated on shares for one season. In November, 1850, Mr. Smith went with the Eaton brothers, who were then engaged in iron mining, to Northern Michigan, taking with him four horses. He staid in the mines until Eebruar}' 1, 1851, when he sold his horses to his employers, and, with two othei" young men, started on snowshoes for the lower part of Green Bay. The}^ camped out every night for a week, sleeping in snow dugouts, and on reaching Green Bay, walked on the ice to Green Ba}^ City. Much of the remaining distance was accomplished by stage and rail from Michigan Cit}-. In the latter part of February, he reached Cireleville, having been three weeks in making the trip. He then made arrangements to engage in farming with his brother. In the fall of 1851, George Chrysler, of Lockport, N. Y., came West to engage parties to raise broomcorn for him. He was referred to the Smith brothers, who entered into a contract to supply him with corn from two hundred acres of land. A farm of that size they rented, and the first crop amounted to over seventy tons. This Avas the be- ginning of their successful career in the broom-corn business, which has not onl}' brought wealth into the coffers of our suliject, ))ut has kept want from the door of many an industrious man. Since tliat time, the Smith brothers have planted each year from six hundred to eight liundred acres in broomcorn.

In February, 1855, in this city, Mr. Smitli led to the marriage altar Miss Sarah A. Lynch, wlio was born near Gettysburg, Pa., and is a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Sharkey) Lynch, who came to Ohio in 1841. Her father was a native of tlie Emerald Isle, her mother of tlie Keystone State. Seven children were born unto ]Mr. and Mrs. Smith, four of wliom are yet living: Elizabeth; Joseph S., the most extensive breeder of thorough-bred liorses in tlie county; and Edward E. and .lames I., who are engaged in the manufacture of corn-meal for export trade, their mill having a capacity of two hundred and fifty barrels daily.

In connection with his other business, Mr. Smith is interested in mining in Colorado. He is a Director of the Emmett Mine in Leadville, and also of the Ohio Mining Company m Georgetown, Colo. His landed possessions now aggregate twelve hundred acres, and, with the exception of a quartersection, all is situated within, or adjoins the corporation limits, of Cireleville. The land is all improved with fine buildings, and the income derived therefrom makes Mr. Smith one of the substantial citizens of the community. He also owns considerable real estate in the cit}', including a half-interest in the Lynch & Smith Block, and a half-interest in the Pickaway House. His own residence was built in 1862. It is a commodious and elegant frame dwelling, and the grounds, beautifully laid out and adorned with evergreens, are hardly to be surpassed. He has done much for the upbuilding of the city and county, was the largest stockholder from Pickaway' County in the Scioto Valle}^ Railroad Company, in which he served as a Director, and it was through bis influence that the road was secured. He is a Director in the First National Bank, and a stockholder in the Third National Bank.

In politics, Mr. Smitli was a Whig, then supported the Republican party from the time of Lincoln to Grant's second term. In 1872, he voted for Horace Greeley, and since that time has been a Democrat. He has served three terms as Township Clerk, and has lieen a member of the Cit}- Council from the Third Ward continuously since 1872. He was President of the Council for more than twelve years, and is its oldest member. He has been a leading membei of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, has contributed liberally to its support, and donated the grounds upon which the house of worship was erected. His success in life has J)een most marked, and has all been acquired thiough his own efforts, for which he certainly deserves much credit.

iCS AINIUEL C. ROBERTS, M. D. Prominent among the physicians and surgeons of Washington C. II., is this gentleman, who has been activel}' engaged in the practice of his profession in Fayette County for the past twenty years, although he has resided in this city onlj' ten years of the time. He is well known as a member of tlie ITnited States Examining Pension Board, having been appointed to that position under President Harrison. In the Fa3'ette County Medical Society, his opinion has considerable weight, and his influence is ever in behalf of the advancement of the profession which he ably represents.

In 1688, about the i)eriod of the English Revolution, three brothers, John, Henry and James Roberts, emigrated from South Wales to the Colony of Mrginia, and the son of the first-named brother, William by name, was tlie great-grandfather of our subject. The sixth of his eight sons was William, who was born in Culpeper Count}', Ya., in 1762, and was a cousin of Gen. Andrew Jackson. During the war for American Indei)endence, he enlisted in the service of the Colonies, and at the close of the war held a Captain's commission. He married Miss Hannah Fink, and their marriage certificate, dated March 26, 1787, is now in the possession of our subject, a highly-prized heirloom.

Ross County , Ohio, in 1798, and located twelve miles east of Cliillicothe, on the Kinnickinnick Creek, entering a farm from the Government and there remaining until 1835, when both passed away from earth. Their children numbered twelve, and the tenth child was Isaac, who was born on the old homestead September 3, 1804. He was married to Mercy Chedister December 22, 1825, and unto them were born thirteen children, tliree of whom died in infancy. 8. C. of this sketch was the tliird child, and was born August 31, 1832; the others are: William E., Wilmeth A. Barnes, Margaret, Harriet E., Anna M. INIiller, Jacob U., James D., Isaac A, and Laura J.

Our subject was born in Colerain Township, Ross County, Oliio, August 31, 1832. He received a common-school education, after which he continued his literary studies alone. He read medicine for five years with Dr. James D. Miller, formerly of Bainbridge, now of Chillicothe, and afterward took two courses of medical lectures at the Starling INIedieal College, Columbus, Ohio, graduating with the highest honors February 17, 1853. In tlie fall of the same year, he located at Sinking Spring, Highland County, Ohio, wliere he remained until April, 1855, and then removed to Bainbridge, Ross County. In that place he continued his practice until 1871, when lie removed to a farm in Concord Township, Fayette County, which was unimproved at tlie time of purchase and on which he spent '120,000 in improvements. At that beautiful place, surrounded b}' every comfort tliat conduces to the [)leasures of life, he resided for ten 3'ears, meanwhile devoting his attention to his practice.

In raising blooded stock, Dr. Roberts became greatly interested, and especially in Short-horn cattle. He sold a heifer for $1,500, which was the highest price that had up to that time been paid for a yearling heifer in the State of Ohio. He was also interested in imported Berkshire hogs, and his were among the finest ever brought to Fayette County. Thus he not only made a profitable speculation for himself, but greatly improved the general stock of the county. In 1 882, he sold the farm and came to Washington C. II., where he has been in active practice ever since, retaining his practice in the neighborhood of his former residence, besides gaining a large number of patients in the cit}'. It is said that he made the largest broom-corn sale ever made at one time, selling one hundred tons for '115,000 at one sale in 1874. He has an elegant brick residence on the corner of Market and Lewis Streets and Columbia Avenue, and also owns the fine brick house on the adjoining lot.

Soon after he graduated from Starling Medical College, Dr. Roberts was married, May 10, 1853, to Miss Mary E. Bowen.of Bainbridge, this State, and the happy wedded life was terminated July 4, 1877, when the devoted wife passed from earth. The six children who survived her were as follows: Anna M., born April 16, 1854; Charles L., January 23, 1860; Frank K., April 8, 1864; John I., born December 4, 1866 and died April 1, 1883; Margaret A,, born September 18, 1869; and Samuel C, March 31, 1872. The eldest daughter, Anna M., died March 29, 1881, after a lingering illness from consumption. She was a highly cultivated lady and had unusual talent as an artist, besides having received a collegiate education at Delaware, Ohio. Every room in the beautiful home bears indications of her artistic skill, and her memory is almost worshipped by her father.

The second marriage of Dr. Roberts united him with Miss Maiy E., daughter of Elihu Hogan, of liCxington, Ky. Her father was a man of prominence in the Blue Grass State, was Mayor of Lexington and represented his district in both the House and Senate. Mrs. Roberts was born in Lexington, June 2, 1845, and received her education in Lexington and in New Orleans, whither her father had removed. The members of the family are attendants at, and supporters of, the Presb}^- terian Church, with which Mrs. Roberts and Miss Maggie are identified.

^ i^ASHINGTON T. HEWITT is the senior \/\//l "member of the firm of Hewitt Bros., of V^ Midway, Madison County, dealers in general merchandise. He embarked in business in this line in the spring of 1867, and has since carried on operations as a general merchant. His brother l)ecame a member of the tinn in 1871. They are doing a good business, which lias constantly increased from the beginning, their fair dealing and courteous treatment of their customers having won them a liberal patronage.

INIr. Hewitt was born near New Petersburgh, Highland County, Ohio, March 16, 1840, and is a son of Addison P. and Hettie (Taylor) Hewitt. His father was a farmer, and removed to Franklin County, near Shadesville, Ohio, when our subject was about fifteen years old. The father was a prosperous farmer, but in 1840 met with financial reverses, resulting from the panic of 1837. He was a well-read man, and prominent, and took an active part in the Methodist Church. He gave liberally to its support, and to other philanthropic enteri)rises. In politics, he was a Republican. The family numbered ten children, one of whom died at the age of seven ^^ears. The others are all yet living, and are doing well in life. There is but one sister, Mrs. Mar^' Deckart, of Commercial Point, who has one son and four daughters. William L. is a farmer residing near Darb^ville; Daniel D. follows farming near Darbyville; Henry H. is a school teacher of California; Washington is the next 3-ounger; Addison P. is a partner of our subject, and resides in Midway; James (^. is a farmer of Pickaway Count}'; Andrew A., twin brother, to James, is a dealer m agricultural implements in Mt. Sterling, and Allen O. is a machinist at Cincinnati.

Our subject acquired a good education, and was reared on his father's farm. In the spring of 1865, he enlisted in Company P^, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry, and served as guard at Martinsburgh, Va., White House Landing and City Point. He was in the hospital on account of a sun-stroke received at Bermuda Hundred. In the fall he received his discharge and returned home; but for two years was unable to engage in manual labor, on account of ill health. He weighed onljseventy-two pounds when he returned from the army. He then engaged in the fire-insurance business, which gave him a chance to travel, and benefited his healtli so that he afterwards weighed two hundred pounds. For two years he was an

Mr. Hewitt was married on tlie ,'50th of Marcli, 1871, Miss Louisa M. (iroves becoming his wife. SJie was l)orn in Piqua, Ohio, INIarch 2, 1818, and is a daugiiter of William D. and Ellen (Minshall) (4roves. Three children have been born unto them: Carl, born in 1877; Frank, born in 1880 and Palmer, born on the 7th of February, 1882. All were born in Midway. The family holds a high i)Osition in social circles, and are esteemed citizens of the communit3\ Mr. Hewitt has been a stalwart Republican since he cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He has served as a delegate to the coinity and congressional conventions, has been Corporation Treasurer, a member of the School Board, and served on the Council. He is a prominent Mason, having taken the Thirt3'-second Decree.

ARTIN M. SLAUGHTER was born in Stokes Township, Madison County, August 21, 1861, and devotes his entire time and attention to the cultivation of the soil, raising thoroughbred roadsters. He possesses those qualifications of the mind which are essential to success in business, and is recognized as a man of abilit3% who occupies a high place in the esteem of his fellow-citizens.

The parents of our subject, Reuben and Matilda (Denton) Slaughter, were natives, respectively, of Highland and Madison Counties, this State. The husband and father departed this life in June, 1882, leaving a family, of whom we make the following mention: John, the eldest, died at the age of twenty years; Reuben is a farmer and makes his home in Stokes Township, Madison County; Drucilla passed to the land beyond in her fifteenth year; James also is living in Stokes Township; Martin M., of this sketch, is the next in order of birth, and Sydney married D. C. Badger, a lawyer of London.

his majority, b}' operating a farm and investing in stock. June 5, 1889, he was married to Miss Mary P. Pancake, of Stokes Township, wliere her birth occurred, January 5, 1870. Mrs. Slaughter was the daughter of John and Ceralda (Paullin) Pancake, a most estimable lady, who lias borne her husband one daughter, Jessie Hannah, who was born March 13, 1890. Soon after his marriage, our subject located on the farm which is his ])resent abiding-place, and erected a residence which cost $3,000. His estate comprises two hundred and eighty acres, which he has under thorough cultivation, ami which ranks among the best to be found in the township, and sixty acres in Stokes Township. He engages quite extensively in breeding stock, and in all that he undertakes shows qualities of perseverance and determination which insure him success. Politically, he is a stanch Democrat, casting his first Presidential vote for Cleveland, in 1884. He has been sent as a delegate to county conventions, and is quite influential in the ranks of his party in this portion of the State.

NDREW ROBTNSON BO LIN is recognized as one of the leading members of the Pickaway County Bar. He resides in Circloville, where he has engaged in the practice of law since 1873. He was born in thiscitj' in 1849. The Bolin family is of Prench-Irish descent, and the name was changed from Boleyn to Bolen and afterward the present form was assumed. The grandfather of our subject, John Bolin, was a native of Ireland and emigrated to INIartinsbuvgh, Va., in the early part of the present centuiy. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and died at Norfolk, Va., while in tlie service.

John Bolin, Jr., the father of our subject, was born in Martinsburgli, Va., in 1807, learned the carpenter's trade in his native State, and for some 3'ears before he went West was an overseer on his uncle's plantation. He wedded ]\Iary A. Brannon, who was born in Martinsburgli in 1809. Her parents died when she was (juite small and she was reared by an uncle. About a year after his marriage, Mr. Bolin brought his wife to Ohio, in 1834. His mother came a few years later and made her home with him until her death. He first settled in Jackson Townshi]) and afterward located in Circleville, where he engaged in contracting and building. Subsequently, he oi)erated a farm in Monroe Township and later engaged in hotel-keeping. About 1875, he removed to Ilarrisburgli, Franklin County, where he purchased and carried on an hotel until his death in 1887. He was a Democrat and took an active interest in political affairs but did not aspire to otlice. His wife passed away in 1862. They had a family of seven children. William E., who died June 28, 1890, was a prominent farmer and grain dealer. He served as Count}' Sheriff' two terms, was a Director of the County Infirmary several years, was Mayor of the city, and Superintendent of the water-works. He was a veiy prominent and public-spirited man who bore a leading part in the u[)building of the community. James R. died in Columbus in 1890; Mrs. Emily E. Hazwell resides in Circleville; Maiy and Susan are both deceased; George W. is a veterinar>' surgeon of Washington, Ind. Our subject completes the family. He began life for himself at the age of twelve years, and being ambitious to secure an education, bent all his energies in that direction. He completed the publicschool course of Circleville at the age of seventeen, after which he engaged in teaching for a short time and in 1867, at the age of twenty, entered Miami University at Oxford, from which he was graduated in 1871 with the degree of A. B., carrying off the honors of the Class. The institution has since conferred upon him the degree of A. M.

On the 8th of Ajuil, 1875, Mr. Bolin married Miss Sophronia Rector, daughter of Edward and Sophronia (Blodgett) Rector. Her father was a nepliew of Edward Tittin, the first Governor of Ohio, whom he nuicii resembled. By his uncle, he was brought from Virginia to Ohio in 1798, at which time there were but three cabins in Chillicothe. He became one of the earliest and most respected pioneers of Pickaway County and a large land-owner. The lad^' whom he married came to the count}' from Plymouth, N. H., in 1837, to engage in school teaching. Three children have been

Mr. Bolin chose the law as a profession and studied in the otlice of Judge Joseph Olds, now of Columbus, also of Henry F. Page, and in October, 1872, entered the Cincinnati Law School, from which he was graduated in 1873, with the degree of LL. B. He immediately began practice in Circleville among the friends of his early life who knew his integrity and natural ability. He was not long in attaining prominence, and his practice has since extended to the adjoining counties and to the Supreme Court of the United States. He figured prominently in the Thomas Brown will case, in which he sustained the will, covering '1300,000 worth of property', and the famous McArthur will case, in which was engaged a large arraj^ of the leading talent of the State. He was also on the case of Bond versus Renick, and has been successful on many imi)ortant criminal cases.

Mr. Bolin was candidate of his district for Presidential Elector in 1880, on the Hancock ticket. In 1888, he was chosen by the Democratic party to make the race for Congress against Gen. R. P. Kenned}^ At the previous election the Republican majority was four thousand and twenty-five, but Mr. Bolin cut it down to thirty-two hundred and seventy, his great personal popularity winning him many votes. He has been an indefatigable worker for his part}^ and in 1888 canvassed Indiana as well as his own State, making fifty speeches in all. Mr. Bolin has l)een President of the Board of City School Examiners for the greater part of the time during seventeen years. He is Past Master of the Blue Lodge, High Priest of the Chapter, and Eminent Commander of the Sciota Commandery, K. T., of Circleville, and has been delegate and representative to the Grand Lodge. His wife, a most estimable lady, is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Asa lawyer, Mr. Bolin is diligent and careful in the preparation of his cases, but his peculiar strength lies in his power of argument, his keen perception and fluent use of language. He possesses to a great degree natural grace and refinement of disposition. He is affable and pleasant, but never compromises his dignity as a gentleman. He IS also an excellent conversationalist, well informed on all topics of general interest, and therefore popular.

R. J. G. SMITH. Although young in years, our subject has every prospect of becoming one of the foremost professional men of Pickaway County, for he has won quite a reputation already as a practitioner of the "healing art." He possesses advanced ideas and progressive i)rinciples regarding his profession, and is gifted with a full share of the sterling characteristics of the native Kentuckian.

Our subject's birth occurred in Elizabeth town. Hardin Count}, K}., on the 12th of January, 1866, and he was the eldest of three children born to Albertus and Mary E. (Gardner) Smith. Grandfather Jacob G. Smith, after whom our subject was named, was born in Ilagerstown, Md., and was a shoemaker by trade. He left his native State and crossed the mountains on foot to Ohio, where he followed his trade for man}^ years. He died in 1891, when seventy-four j^ears of age. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Smith, is still living and makes her home with our subject. The grandfather was a quiet, unassuming man, and strictly temperate. His ancestors came from German}^ to Virginia and thence to INIarjiand. Our subject's maternal grandfather, the Hon. George II. Gardner, was born in the Blue Grass State, but came from Virginia stock. He was a well-to-do pioneer of Kentucky and held many prominent positions in that State. He was a member of the State Legislature, was also Sheriff and Judge, and he died there, one of the most prominent men of the count}'. He was a strong Presbyterian in his religious views.

Albertus Smith, father of our subject, was born in Circleville, Ohio, and learned the harnessmaker's trade in Kentucky. He remained with an uncle from the age of fifteen until twenty-one, and then started in the harness-making business for himself, c ntinuing this until 1870. During the trouble between the North and South, he was a strong Union man, and, as a consequence, he sold out and returned to Circleville, Ohio. After reaching tliis city, he embarked in merchandising and has been in business here since. In 1880, he engaged in the grocery business, continued this for eight years, and then returned to the harness business. He married Miss (Gardner, a native of Eliza) )etlitown, Ky.. and three children blessed this union: our subject; JMary E., at home, and Sarah J. Both the father and mother are members of the Methodist Church.

Dr. J. G. Smith remained in his native State until four years of age and then came with his parents to Circleville, Ohio, where he received his literary education. He left the High School when in the junior year to assist his father in the grocery business, and continued to assist him in this until he sold out his stock. His father wanted him to study law, but our subject was of a different opinion, and when about the age of twentyone, he began the study of medicine under Dr. Ralph Morden, with whom he continued until the fall of 1888. He then entered the University of Michigan, Homeopath}^ department of medicine, and after remaining there two j^ears, or until 1890, entered the Chicago Homeopathy College, from wliich he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1891. He then returned to Circleville, began practicing iiis profession, and has met with much success. He is independent in his [lolitical views.

ON. DANH:L J. MYERS. Tliroughout 1^ Southern Ohio, a ])rominent place in business and political circles is held by the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch and whose labors as Probate Judge shovved the possession of erudition and great aljility. He is known and lionored, not only in Circleville, where he resides, but also in other cities of the State.

father, Daniel Myers, was born in Green Township, Ross Count}^, Ohio, of which Grandfather Myers, a native of Pennsylvania, was one of the earliest settlers and a pioneer farmer, who also engaged in flat-boating down the Oiiio and Mississijjpi Rivers to New Orleans. Grandfather Myers became ill with the fever at Natchez, and there died. Daniel Myers was reared and married in Green Townsliip, where he aftei'ward operated over two hundred acres of farming land. In 1876, he rented his place and located on a tract of land, eleven acres in extent, adjoining the city of Circleville, where he now conducts a fruit and garden bvisiness. He owns sixty acres in the Scioto Valley and is in comfortable circumstances.

For six 3'ears, Daniel M^'ers served as Director of the County Infirmary, for two terms was Vicepresident of that institution, and has alwa3'S been prominent in public affairs. Socially', he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and in his religious connections is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Julia Foust, was born in Salt Creek Township, Pickawa}- County. Her father. Christian Foust, was boin in Pennsylvania, whence he removed to Salt Creek Township at an early da}' and was proprietor of an hotel on the Zanesville and Maysville Pike. Mrs. Julia M3'ers died in Green Township, in 1870, leaving six children, as follows: Mary, George, Missouri, Daniel J , Ella, and Isaac Newton, who died in Ross'County, in 1875, at the age of eighteen years.

Born in Green Township, Ross County, July 3, 1851, oiu- subject was reared on the home farm and received the advantages of a common-school education. In 1868, he entered Heidelberg Col lege, Tilfin, Ohio, where he attended until the commencement of the junior year, and then, ceasing his literary studies, entered the office of the Chillicothe Advertiser, continuing thereuntil 1874. His health failing, he was advised by his physician to change his business, and accordingly came to Circleville, in March, 1874, where he and his brother George opened a meat market. In 1881, he sold out and embarked in the clothing business witli Robert P. Hain, as his partner, the firm name being Ilain i^' Mj'crs. Two 3'ears later, the connec-

The peculiar fitness of our subject for ollicial positions was recognized by his fellow-citizens and he was nominated by the Republicans for Mayor in the spring of 1887. Although the city had a Democratic niajorit}- of about four hundred, he lacked only four votes of being elected, a fact which, of itself, is a sufHcient indication of his popularity. In the fall of 1887, he was elected Probate Judge by a majority of two hundred and sixtj'-six votes against a regular Democratic majority of nearly twelve hundred, running ahead of his ticket more than fourteen hundred. lie assumed the duties of the office February 9, 1888, and during his incumbency of the position moved into the elegant new Probate rooms. At the expiration of his term,Februar3^ 9, 1891, he declined a renomination and withdrew from tlie position wliich he had honored by his faitliful discharge of duties and judicious decisions.

J. LILLY, M. D., D. D. 8., is engaged in the practice of dentistry in Circleville, and has ^/jL^ Y^ron an enviable reputation for the careful, skillful manner in which he performs all operations. He is well provided with every new applian< e for making the extraction of teeth as easy and painless as possible, also preserves the natural teeth and fills them, and likewise makes artificial teeth on gold, silver or platina plates, and always guarantees to give perfect satisfaction. He stands at the head in his profession, is well read and well posted (m all subjects relating to it, as the contributions from his pen to dental literature testify; but although he has the M. D. degree he has never practiced medicine as a specialty'.

The Doctor was born in Circleville, Ohio, on the 1st of January, 1858, and the people have had every chance to judge of his character and qualifications, for here he was reared. His father, Dr. W. R. Lilly, was a native of Pickaway County,

Ohio, and a graduate of the Cincinnati Dental College. When a young man, he came to Circleville, and, both here and throughout the State, stood high in his profession, which he followed until his death at the family home, June 7, 1892. He was always highl}' respected for his many estimable qualities and his upright character, which won him many friends. In politics, he was a Republican, and during the late war enlisted in the State troops, taking part in the capture of the celebrated Gen. Morgan, during his raid in Oliio.

Mary E. Robbins, as the mother of our subject was known in maidenhood, was born in Pickaway County and is the daughter of Matthias Robbins, a native of the Keystone State. During tlie War of 1812, Mr. Kobbins served valiantly in defense of the United .States, but by occupation was a farmer. l\Irs. Rol)bins is still living and has attained the oreat aue of more than one hundred years. INIrs. Lillv is a devoted member of tlie Methodist Church, to which her husband also belonged. Of their eight children, six are now living, our subject being the third. John is a physician in Toledo, Ohio; and Robert F., who was graduated from the Circleville High School at the age of seventeen, is also a graduate of the Cincinnati Dental College, in the Class of '92.

At a veiy early age, our subject evinced a stronglove for the profession he is now successfully following, and assisted his father when but a boy. He extracted teeth when he had to stand on a chair to do it, and in that way had a fair knowledge of the profession before he adopted it. For some time he studied under his father, and afterward carried on his studies in the Cincinnati Dental College, which he entered in 1877. During the following year, he became a student in the Universit}' of Michigan at Ann Arbor and was graduated from the department of dentistry in 1879, with the degree of D. D. 8.

During the fall of 1879, the young doctor entered the Starling Medical College, of Columbus, from which he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in the following jquv. Subsequently, he practiced dentistry with his father for a few years, or until 1882, when he opened his present office. His dental parlors and operating rooms are ele- gaiitly furnished and contain every facility for carrying on work in the most convenient and successful manner. As a dentist, his reputation is of the highest order; as a citizen, he is highly regarded for his sterling worth; and as a friend, those w^ho know liim can best appreciate his noble qualities of heart and mind.

At Circleville, Dr. Lilly and Miss Ada Vernon were united in marriage. Mrs. Lilly was born in this cit3% where for manj^ years her father, the late Dr. L. C. A^ernon, w^as a prominent phj^sician. There have been born unto them two children, Harel and Stuart, and the family is comfortabh' domiciled in a pleasant residence on L^nion Street. Sociallj', the Doctor is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks. In politics, he affiliates with the Republican party, believing its principles best adapted to the national progress. Me holds membership in the Methodist Church and contributes liberally to its support, as he does to all laudable enterprises.

\^^xEHEMIAH NEDDS, a retired farmer, resid- I jj ing in London, was born in Westmoreland /il.^ County, Pa., September 6, 1832, into the home of Jacob and Margaret (Miller) Nedds, who were also natives of Pennsylvania. In 1838, they came to Ohio, and for a time the father Avas engaged in farming at Columbus, in Franklin Count3^ Later, he went to Indiana, and was similarly' employed in that State. He subsequently returned to Ohio, and the remainder of his life was spent at his occupation at Dayton. He and his good wife were among the foremost members of the Presbj'- terian Church, of which he was Trustee several years. Politicall}', lie was a Democrat, as was his father before him. He served with valor in the War of 1812 as Lieutenant of his regiment. Of his eleven children, three are living: Mrs. Elizal)eth Webster, of Franklin County; Mrs. Mar}- Reed, also of that county; and our subject. Their paternal grandfather, Godlip Nebbs, was born in Germany. He came to America early in life, and lived thereafter in Pennsylvania until his death.

following the trade of a hatter. He and his wqfe reared a famil}' of some six children to good I}'' lives. He belonged to the German Reformed Church, and was strict in religious matters.

Nehemiah Nedds, to whom these lines refer, was a small boy when his parents came to Ohio, and his life for some 3-ears thereafter was passed on a farm in Franklin County, where he obtained his education. He remained an inmate of the parental household until he was nineteen years old, and he then began his independent career. He tried wagon-making first, but did not like that trade, nor was he any better pleased with the weaving and coloring Inisiness to which he next turned his attention. The calling of a farmer, to which he had been reared, and in which he had had a good training, better suited his tastes, and for some four years after abandoning weaving, he worked as a farm hand by the month. By that time, he had made a good start, and, desirous of establishing a home of his OAvn, he was married to Miss Rhoda Roderick, of Madison Count} % daughter of Ludwick and Rebecca (King) Roderick, who were natives of Maryland and early settlers of this county. In his wife, our subject has found a capable helpmate and a cheerful companion, who has greatl}^ aided him in securing the competency that is the fruit of their early labors. They have two children living: IMilton W.,an engineer; and Albert T., a painter.

After his marriage, our subject continued to work as a farm hand for some ten years in Madison Count}', and then for a like number of years he rented farms. He subsequently^ purchased twenty acres of land in Union Township, erected suitable buildings, and lived on the same some six years, adding to it in the meantime by bu_ying other laud until he had quite a good-sized farm, with well-tilled fields and substantial improvements. At the end of six 3-ears, he removed to London, having bouglit four lots located on West High Street, on which he built a neat and well-planned residence, which he has since made his home. He is a man of solid worth, who is looked up to hy his fellow-citizens in the city and townsliip, where he is well known. He and his wife are consistent Christians, their dail}' lives showing the value of their religious professions, and in them the INIethodist Episcopal Church has two of its most efficient working members, lie was a Class-leader for several years and Sundaj'-school Superintendent for a time. Politi-* cally, he is a Republican of the true stamp.

"JYl AMEvS FRYBACK. Among the representative men of this county, none are more favorably' known or more highly respected than the above-mentioned gentleman. His prominence arises from personal worth, which the public are not slow in recognizing, as well as from distinguished famil}' connections, for he represents one of the oldest families in the county. A native of Pickawa}^ County, Ohio, born in Pickaway Township on the 20th of Januar}', 1834, he is the son of John and Letitia (Emerson) Fr3-back, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Virginia. The grandfather, George Fryback, was a native of German}' and was left an orphan at a tender age. He and bis brother crossed the ocean to America and both served in the Revolutionary War, the former enlisting when sixteen years of age. After the war, they returned to Pennsylvania, but later, George Fr^'back moved to Maryland, where he remained until about 1797. In the spring of that year, he came on horseback to Ohio, settled in Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, and raised some corn and i)ut uj) some hay. He then returned tolMaryland for his family, and in the fall came back to Pickaway Township, settling on three hundred and twenty acres of new land on the Congo Creek. He erected a ructe log house and immediately began improving his farm. He was a hard-working, industrious man, and died in December, 1833.

John Fryback was born in the year 1788, and was nine years of age when he came with his parents to Ohio. He received a common-school education and remained under the parental roof until the breaking out of the War of 1812, when he enlisted to fight the British and Indians. He served as Sergeant in a rifle corapan}^ until the close of the war and then returned to his home in Ohio.

He was a great hunter and was considered a fine sljot, even in those days when all had a use for the gun and when there were very few \hh)v marksmen. Our subject now owns the gun used by his father and grandfather. The latter ]»uilt the old brick house which is now the oldest brick building in the county. It is quite a large house now and must have been considered very fine in its day. The father of our subject followed farming and trading in cattle for many years, and was very successful in both pursuits. He owned six hundred and forty acres of land near Circleville, also other tracts in different portions of thecounty, and gave each of his eleven childi'eu a good start. He was a stout, fine looking man, and about six feet, one inch in height, and his death, which occurred in 1876, was caused partly by a fall, when he sprained his hip. He was a great horseback rider and delighted in this exercise. He was a liberal supjwrter of all enterprises of a worthy nature, assisted in building churches and was active in all good work. He was an old-line Whig in politics, but was not radical in his views. His wife, who was also a member of the Presb^'terian Church, died when seventj'-seven years of age. Eleven of their twelve children grew to mature years, and seven are living at the present time.

James Fryback, the youngest son and tenth child, was early trained to assist on the farm, and his youthful days were passed in cultivating the soil and in attending tlie log schoolhouse, where he sat on a slab seat, used a quill pen, and warmed himself at the immense firei)lace. Later, a brick schoolhouse took the place of the primitive log cabin, and gradually other improvements were made. Young Flyback attended the winter terms principally, for there was plenty of work on the farm during the summer months, and when seventeen years of age he entered Kingston Academy, and remained there for two years. Returning home, he remained there until twenty years of age and then went to Indiana, where he passed a year or two, engaged in cultivating the soil. In 18G5, he bought two hundred and forty-five acres of land, part of the old home place, and there engaged in farming and in the stock business. He raised a fine grade of cattle and was quite actively engaged in

Inlying, selling and feeding stock. Seeing the need of more land, be bought eight3-five acres near Hayesville, and also improved sixty-eight and one-half acres in South Pickaway County. He has a fine farm, has it well improved, and is one of the substantial and prosperous men of the county. In 1889, he rented his farm and has since resided in Circleville. He takes a deep interest in all public enterprises and is one of the many public-spirited citizens of the county. He has found a great many Indian relics on his farm, which is a historical spot in Ohio, the Indian Chief, Cornstock, having had his village on this place many 3'ears ago. There is also a noted Indian spring on the farm, and in clearing around this spring seven gun barrels were found. JNIr. Fryback has a large barn on his farm and a wind-pump, as well as other improvements of like character. Grandfather Fryback bought apple seed, planted it, and thus had an orchard, but not a tree is left at the present time. Our subject was married on the 28th of September, 1875, to Miss Mary W. Sharp, daughter of John Denny Sharp, a native of Ross County, Ohio, born in 1803. Grandfather John Sharp, a Virginian, married a Miss Denny, a distant relative of Maj.- Gen. Denny. He came to Chillicothe at a very early day and settled in that city, or rather place, when there was but one house beside his own. He kept store and traded with the Indians, trusted them at first but found it did not pay, and later went on a farm. His father, Gen. Sharp, who was of Irish descent, was an officer in the Revolutionary War under Washington. His wife was a Taylor, a relative of Zachaiy Taylor, and of Scotch descent. Grandfather Sharp located in Pickaway Township, this county, in 1803, on three hundred and twenty acres of wild land, and Avas in the War of 1812. He was a Presbyterian in his religious views and lived to be sixty-six 3^ears of age. The father of Mrs. Fryback was a farmer on the old home place of three hundred and twenty acres in Ross County, and later he added enough to the original tract to make three hundred and forty-five acres. He was a Republican in his political views, and a Presbyterian in religious matters, and was an Elder in liis church. He died on the 26th of December, 1891. and his mind was clear and viaforous to the last. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Corwin, was born in Pike County, Ohio, and the daughter of Samuel Corwin, who was a native of the Ke3stone State but an early settler of Pike County, Ohio, and of English descent. He owned a good farm here and in the West, and was a prosperous man. Mrs. Fryback 's mother died in 1843. They were the parents of four children, three of whom grew to mature j^ears, our subject's wife being third in order of birth. She was born in Pickawaj' Township, this count}', and when fifteen years of age entered Marysvilie Academy at Marysvilie, Ohio, and remained there two years. She had two brothers in the army. Corwin enlisted in the Seven tj'-third Ohio Infantry in 1862 and served until the close of the war. He was wounded at Resaca. The other brother, John Taylor, was also in the same company, and now resides on the old place. Mrs. Fryback began teaching school when sixteen years of age, three years in one district, seven in another and all in sight of her father's home. To our subject and wife have been born two children: Letitia E. and Sue. Mrs. Fryback has been a member of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years, and she is a member of Groce Post, W. R. C. Mr. Fryback is a Republican in his political principles.

f(^ UGH SNIDER, whose life sketch we now present to our readers, resides in Union Township, Fayette County, and is the son of William Snider, wiio came to this State with his parents from Virginia, in which State he was born in 1805, while his parents were on the journey. For fifty years the father of our subject pursued the work of a drover and trader, and in those early days used to drive stock across the mountains. He was for many j^ears one of the most extensive drovers, and is now the oldest trader, in that line, in FaA-ette County.

The mother of our subject was Margaret, daughter of Hazard Hopkins, and she became the mother of six children, all but one of whom grew to man's and woman's estate. Those who are living are Sarah, now the widow of John Davis; F^lizabeth, wife of G. W. Taylor, a Kansas farmer; Henry C, who is at Dayton in the Soldiers' Home, and who served his country faithfully during the War of the Rebellion, and our subject.

Hugh Snider was born April 1(J, 1832, on Paint Creek, five miles from Washington C. H., and there had his early training and education, studying in the district schools of Wa3'ne Township. He worked with his father until after he was twenty years of age, and was married Novemlter 28, 1852, to Rebecca, daughter of William and Elizabeth Marchant. Mr. INIarchant was a farmer and blacksmith in Fa3'ette County, and came here among the early settlers.

The young couple passed a 3'ear on the old homestead and then came to the farm which they now occupy and which was purchased bj' the young man of his father. But little of it was then cleared but now it is all in a good state of cultivation. His spade turned the first soil that was ever turned on Pone Creek, and he has spent all his life in puttrng in excellent condition the farm that he bought when a young man. When he first settled here, he lived in a log house that had an old log fire[)lace, which took firewood so large that the 3^oung man used to drive his horse into the house to roll the log onto the fire, a log so large that it would last several days.

John Rowe, Abraham JNIcCoy and our subject are the only ones of the old settlers now living in the neighborhood. In the early days they found abundant opportunities for kindly interchange of work, and Mr. Snider says that he has sometimes gone every day for two weeks, helping his neighbors to roll logs. In 1873, Mr. Snider jHilled down his log house and put in its place a handsome and substantial brick residence, adding an excellent barn also to his farm. His only child, Clara, is the wife of Frank Lid}', who is in the oil business in Washington C. H., and is an enterprising and successful 3'oung man.

Mr. Snider has his farm in a fine condition and all the barns and outbuildings are creditable to his taste and good judgment. His crops are principally in grain and he also raises some stock.

In his political views, he is in S3inpath3' with the Repuljlican part3' and in the earl3' da3's was a Whig. In former times he was a School Director, but aside from that has not cared for official position and has not taken an active part in politics.

N. BEATTY. Among the prominent and representative farmers and stock-raisers of Perr3' Township, Pickaway County, we are glad to present to our many readers the life history of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born in this countv, April 18, 1821, and is a son of James and Margaret (Gil)son) Beatt3'. The father was a native of Virginia and removed to Ohio in 1818, and located in Fa3'ette County, where he spent the remainder of his da3^s, dying in 1879, at the advanced age of eighty-four years.

The subject of this sketch is the eld'.'st of five children born to his worthy parents. The family' comes of a long-lived race who were strong and robust, the grandfather, Charles Beatty, being eighty-two 3'ears old at the time of his death. Our subject has been a resident of Fayette and I'ickaawa3' Counties all his life and is one of the most successful and prosperous farmers in the count3'. Stock-raising and dealing have been his cliief occupations, besides engaging in mixed farming.

Mr. Beatt^-, of this sketch, was married December 27, 1847, to Margaret Hid3', a native of Fa3'ette Count3', Ohio, and a daughter of Joseph Hid3', a farmer b}' occupation. Immediately' after the marriage, of our subject, he commenced farming in Fayette Count}', and in 1867 removed to Pickawa3' Count3', where he has resided ever since. B3' this marriage two children have been born, Scott and Clara. A sketch of the former is written elsewhere in this work. Clara is the wife of William C. Boswick and is making her home in this county'.

In his political affiliations, iMr. Beatt}' affiliates with the Republican jjart}'. The fine farm of this gentleman consists of from seven hundred to eight hundred acres, all under splendid cultivation. Upon this place are erected a number of model buildings for the accommodation of his cattle and horses. The Short-horn breed is his favorite in cattle, and at the present time he handles many horses. He owes his success to his good judgment and skillful management, and he is a thorough gentleman whom it is a pleasure to meet. He is hospitable and kind and stands among the most highly-respected citizens in the county and township. His wife departed this life at her home, July 20, 1887.

as a farmer and stock-raiser, with one of the best farms in Walnut Township. He is a native of Ohio, born in Clarke County, September 20, 1826. When he was a child, he was taken to Delaware County and from there to Franklin County, when he was ten years old. When he was fourteen years of age, he came to Pickaway County, and has been a resident here for more than half a century. He early displa3^ed good scholarly ability, and was very ambitious to obtain an education.

The preliminary scliooling of our sul)ject was obtained in the log schoolhouses of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, and he was a close student, devoting every spare hour to his books. At the age of twenty-two, he entered upon the profession of teacliing, taking charge of a school in Harrison Townsliip, which he taught four months, at $15 per month, paying |1 per week out of his salary for board. Wishing to further pre[)are himself for his calling, he then became a student at the Wesleyan University at Delaware, and prollted veiy much b}^ the course that he pursued in that institution during the fourteen weeks that he attended there.

After leaving college, our subject taught in Walnut Township several years and in other places in different parts of Pickaway County during the fifteen 3'ears that he was engaged in teaching. He won a high reputation as an educator who was thorouglily adai)ted to his profession, who understood its requirements in the various schools with which he was connected, and won golden opinions as to his methods of imparting instruction, from pupils and parents alike. He is still interested in educational matters, is of a thoughtful turn of mind, with an active brain that still keeps pace with the times, as he is a careful student. His political views find expression, generall}^, in the platform of the Democratic part}'. Religiously, he is of the Methodist P^piscopal faith and a valued member of the church.