Madison Township (part 19 of 30)

Our subject began life on his own responsibility Avhen twenty \'ears of age, at whicli time he was married to IMiss Cynthia Jackson, who was born in Clinton County, Ohio, in 1821. Our subject then settled in Greene County, in what is now Jefferson Township, on a wild tract of land, which his energy and i^erseverance brought to a good state of cultivation. Mrs. Osburn died in 1852, having become the mother of six children, one of whom is deceased. Rebecca Ann is the widow of Cargell Chitty and has nine children; Nathaniel C. married Susannah Griffith, is the father of four children and makes his home in Missouri; Charity P. became the wife of Harrison Williamson, lives in INIontgomery County, this State, and is the mother of six children; Nancy J. is the wife of J. C. Ogburn, has two children b^' her 2:)resent marriage and five by a former marriage, and resides in Iowa; William J. is single.

Our subject was again married, in 1853, this time to Narcissa Car|)enter, who was born in Greene County in 1830. She departed this life the year following her marriage, after having borne her husband one child. Miss Charlotte Ferguson Avas married to INIr. Osburn in 1855; she was born in A^irginia in 1831, and by her union with our subject became the mother of one child; she died in 1859. The present partner of our subject was before her marriage Miss Susannah Christy, to wliom he was united in 1861. She is the daughter of Samuel and Rosanna (Creamer) Christy, natives of Berkeley County, Va., the father born in 1780 the mother in 1790. Mr. Christy was a soldier during the War of 181 2, coming three 3'ears later to Washington C. II., where he opened a blacksmith-sho)). The Creamer family came to Ohio in 1807, and resided for three years in Ross County. Later, they removed to Jefferson Township, Fayette Count3% locating on a wild tract of land, and there passed the remainder of their lives, the father dying in 1826 and the mother in 1810. This was the family to which Mrs. Osburn's mother belonged. ]Mr. and Mrs. Christy located in Jasper Townsliip in l8;3o, where the father, at the date of his death, was tlie owner of five hundred acres of valualtle land. To them were born five childi'cn, of whom Mrs. Osburn is the only survivor, her birth occurring December 14, 1825.

To Mr. and JMrs. Osburn has been born t)ne son, David F. Our subject is the possessor of one hundred and fift^'-two and one-half acres of land, which he has brought to a good st<ate of cultivation, having placed thereon numerous and substantial outbuildings. Socially, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which bod}' he is Chaplain. Politicall}', he votes with the Repuljlican party and has served his fellowtownsmen in the cap'acity of Justice of the Peace.

Two sons of Mr. Osburn, by his first wife, served in the late war. Fllihu B. being a member of Company I, Thirty-first Ohio Infantiy, served all through the conflict and was killed in 1875 by Indians at Ft. Sill. Nathaniel C. was a member of the Twelfth Ohio Battery, and fought in defense of his country for more than four years. Our subject is an ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has done active work in that body since twenty-three 3 ears of age. Grandfather Philip (iatch was Justice of the Peace and also Associate Judge in Clermont County for twenty -one 3'ears. (Trandfather Creamer was also Justice of the Peace and very prominent in local affairs.

^7 AMES R. RANDOLPH, whose sketch now invites attention, is the proprietor of a fine drug store in "West Jefferson, and, possessing the necessary qualifications for a successful business man, has been greatly prospered in his dealings. The parents of our subject, James and Jane (Pugsley) Randolph, were natives, respectively, of Hampshire County, Ya., and Maine. The grandparents removed to Ohio in 1801, while it was 3'et a Territory, and located in Zauesville, while his parents made their home on a farm in Atliens County, this State, from 1821 till 1810. The father there l)egan the practice of medicine, which he followed until his decease.

Tiie parental family of oiu- subject included nine children, of whom he was the seventh son. He was born July 28, 1837, in Nelson ville, Atliens Count3', and attended the common schools until nineteen 3'ears of age, when he supplemented the knowledge gained therein by taking a course at an academy in New Albany, and for one year was a student at the Ohio Lniversitv at Athens. On the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Randolph enlisted, April 21, 1861, in Company B, Twenty-second Ohio Infantry. Owing to a railroad accident which occurred jNIay 30, 18(51, he was severely injured, on account of which he received his honoraljle discharge.

On returning from the arm3', December, 1863, our subject read medicine with Dr. J. T. Colliver for a period of two vears, and in 1865 went to Noble Countv, where he was employed 1)3' his uncle, in a tannery, at the same time continuing his studies, being thus engaged for five 3'ears. During that time, Mr. Randolph took a course of lectures at Cincinnati in the Eclectic Medical College, and afterward began the practice of medicine. He remained in Noble Count}' until 1871, when he returned to West Jefferson, and on account of ill health operated a farm for the following six years. In 1878, he took up his abode in Plain Cit3', where he operated an hotel as mine host for two years, at the end of which time he went to Mar3'sville and for six months Avas emplo3'ed in handling walnut timber. He later entered the employ of the U. I. X. L. Windmill Company, of Kalamazoo, Mich., with which he remained for about four 3'ears, after which he was engaged in the marble and granite business in Mechanicsburgh, this State. After following that line of work for two years, Mr. Randolph came to Madison Count3- and for three 3^ears cultivated the soil in this localit}'. Finallv locating in West Jefferson, he opened up a drug store, which he has managed successfullv since.

son Township, in 1840. To them liuve been born a family of five children, namely: Mary ,T., Mrs. James li. Hilton; Ella, the widow of G. J. Frey; Minnie; .Tames 1., and Thomas, the latter of whom died when an infant. Mr. Randolph is classed amonj^- the puiilic-spirited citizens of this county, and in the various places in which he has lived has filled most satisfactorily various offices of honor and trust. Socially, he is an Odd Fellow, in which order he has taken all the degrees, is a Knight of Pythias and a member of the Grand Army of the Repul)lic.

E^'. FATHER A. F. SOrRI), pastor of St. Coleman's Catholic Churcli, Washington -Ai \y C. H., was born in Stone Lick Township, ^^^ Clermont County, Ohio, March 15, 1853, tiie son of Augustus and Christina (F'em^-e)') Sourd. During his childhood, he aided his father in his diy-goods store, and gleaned the rudiments of his education in the common schools. He carried on Ills studies at Dayton, Ohio, at St. Mary's of Nazareth, and later pursued his classics at Mt. St. Mar3''s Seminary of the West. His theological studies were prosecuted with all the ardor and fire of his enthusiastic nature, and he was a student in St. Xavier's Theological Seminary, and St. I\Iary's Tiieological Seminary at Laltimore, from which he was graduated in 1885.

On Christmas Day, 1885, Eather Sourd was ordained in Cincinnati, l»y Bishop Mays, of Covington. His first cliai-ge was at Carthage, Ohio, where hi; was appointed assistant, his duty being to attend to the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Afterward, he was assistant pastor of the Church of the Atonement at Cincinnati for a short time, and filled the same position for five months at the Church of Assumption on Walnut Hills. Li that city, he became well and favorably known among his parishioners as a pious and zealous [)riest and upright man. For two years, lie was assistant to Father .loliii Murray, at Urbana, aiding him in increasin"- liie membershii) of the church, and i)'ronioting its usefulness in various depai'tments of work.

St. Coleman's Catholic Church, of which Father Sourd became pastor in 1889, now numbers about sixt3'^-seven families, and is one of the most enterprising and active congregations in the State. The pastor's residence and the church are located on the corner of North and East Streets, where a substantial brick structure was being built in 1885, but was torn down by a c^'clone, during the process of construction. I'ndaunted by the misfortune, the congregation rebuilt the edifice the following year, and have furnished it elegantly' and appropriately.

Not only among his parishioners, but throughout the community in general, the position occupied by Father Sourd is one of prominence and influence. He is a diligent laborer in the work of his church, sparing no pains to secure its advancement and doing everything in his power to" promote its efficienc3'. He has proved himself in every way reliable and useful to the community, and his many friends bear testimony to his worth and ability.

\fj OIIN REIF is an enterprising young mer- I I chant of Washington C. H., and was born February 23, 1856, in Piketon,Pike County, and is a son of Frank Reif, a resident of this city, where he has made his home for the last twenty-seven years. John Reif came to this county with his parents when he was three years old, and the next few years of his life were passed on a farm seven or eight miles from this city. In 1863, the family came to Washington C. H., and he completed his education in the cit}' schools, which he left April 5, 1869, at the age of thirteen j^ears, to enter upon his mercantile training in his father's grocery store. In the 3'ears that followed, he gained a thorough insight into the business in all its details, and he continued with his father until his marriage in the winter of 1881. After that, lie went into the restaurant business, and was in that three years. He then entered the employ of John Blackmore, grocer, with whom he remained several years. His next venture was a business partnership with J. P. Wyatt, under the firm name of Wyatt & Reif, to conduct a grocery. They remained together two years, and then our subject bought Mr. Wyatt's interest in the establishment in September, 1887. He takes an interest in politics, as all good citizens should, and is to be found with the most stalwart of the Democrats.

Our subject was married in February, 1881, to Miss Ida, daughter of Henry Shubert, and their home is cheerful and cozy, Mrs. Reif being a true home-maker, and it is the center of a pleasant hospitality. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Reif was a dressmaker in this city, and did a good business in her line. Mi\ Reif is now engaged with his father in the grocery business.

OHN C. CARTMILL. An old settler of Madison Countj^, Mr. Cartmill has materially contributed to its wealth and high standing as an agricultural center and has been prominent in its civic and political life, and in its various important offices of trust and responsibility. He has long been associated with the leading farmers of P\airfield Township and has been active in promoting its growth by clearing and developing a fine farm within its borders.

The parents of our subject, William and Isabel (Ferguson) Cartmill, were born in Virginia, and, desiring to see something of the Western country, in 1825 came to Ohio and made their home in what is now Oak Run Township, Madison County. They reared a famil}' of seven children, five sons and two daughters, of whom our subject was third in order of birth. Alfred and Thomas Cartmill, brothers of John C, are represented elsewhere in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. William Cartmill departed tliis life in Pike Township, where they held an enviable position among its best residents.

John C. Cartmill was born in Franklin County, this State, August 30, 1813, and, like other farmer lads in this localit}^, received a fair education in the primitive schools of that period. When attaining his nineteenth j^ear, he learned the carpenter's trade, receiving as compensation for his services the first two years $10 per month. He was thus employed for six years, when he established a home of liis own, and choosing the life occupation of a farmer, settled in Fairfieki Township, on the farm where he is at present residing. Mis estate includes two hundred acres, which his industry and good judgment have placed under the best cultivation, thus giving it rank among the valuable estates in the townships.

In London, this State, Mr. Cartmill was married, December 13, 1838, to Miss Sarah A. Black, and to them were born a family' of seven children, viz: Margaret, Isabel, A^irginia, Edson, William, Charles and Ilenr}'. Isabel is the wife of I. N. Davidson; Virginia married William Strain and died in this township, March 30, 1880; Edson married Clara Mithoff; William became the husband of Miss Gertrude Walker; Henry married Mary Noland. Mrs. Sarah A. Cartmill departed this life July 13, 18/38.

The lady whom our subject chose as his second companion was Rebecca Williams, who became the mother of one daughter, Jessie, and passed from earth March 27, 1868. Mr. Cartmill, in September, 1870, was married to Miss Adeline Walker, who was born in Virginia, September 28, 1828.

In local affairs our subject has held the office of Township Trustee and has always taken an active part in politics, voting a straight Democratic ticket. A man of public spirit and enterprise, he is justly regarded as one of the most valuable citizens of Fairfield Township, toward the prosperity of which he has contributed his untiring efforts. His portrait on the accompanying page will be welcomed by his many friends throughout the county.

ENRY S. LEWIS. Among the most beautiful and attractive homes in Pickaway Count}' is that of Henry S. Lewis, situated on the Chillicothe, Circleville and Columbus Turnpike, four miles south of Circleville, on the famous Pickaway Plains. He has here a large and valuable farm, which is truly historical ground, and, with its broad and well-tilled fields, handsome modern buildings, and all the conveniences for conducting ever}' brancli of agriculture, is, indeed, a model of its kind, and one of the finest places in the county.

Mr. Lewis is a native of Ohio, l)Oi'n in Chillicothe, May 25, 1864, and one of the 3-ounger generation of farmers who have stepped to the front within recent 3'ears and infused new energ\' and enter[)i'ise into the various business interests of their native State. Ilis grandfather, who ))ore the same name as iiimself, and was a native of New Jersey, was one of tlie early settlers of Ross County, where his life was passed for the most part as one of its leading public officials, as he was for ni;ni\ yt'ars an incumbent of the various offices of Count}' Recorder, Treasurer and Auditor. He was a half-))rotlier of tlie noted family of Daytons, of New .lersey.

'I'he father of our subject, Mathias Lewis, was liorn in Chillicothe, IMarch 17, 1821. He began life as a school teacher, having l)een well educalt'd, securing a position at twent}' dollars a montli, which was tiie first money that he earned, and winch he used as capital to establish himself in liusiiiess as a lumber merchant at Ciiillicothe wlicn lie was a young man. He devoted many ycnrs to the successful pi'osecution of that line of liusincss, and then turned his attention to the li;irdw:ii-t' mid imiilemcnt liusiness, in which he engaged iiiilil JMSO, when he retired permanentl}- from liusincss. He was also during that time emplovcd in the manufacture of news and wrapping pHpcr at Kiiinickiniiick. having i)urchased the old liigliaiii ,'(iid ('rouse mills in 1,S()'J, and, refitting llieiii, operated them for some time. He accumulated a handsome property, and is now livino- in retirement in Ciiillicothe in the enjoyment of his wealth. lb' was at one time a large land-holder, and had some nine hundred acres of land in this connty, a pait of which lay on the J'ickawa}' I'lains, and extended to the Scioto River, embracing a large tract of alluvial In.ttoin land in the famous Scioto N'alley. He divided this land between his sons, giving four hundred and twentytive acres on the east end to our subject, and about four liuii<li-ed and seventy .acres to his elder son Charles. His whole career shows him to lie a man of more than ordinary business enterprise, and he has been a potent agent in advancing the prosperity and growth of his native count}^, and has contributed to the upbuilding of this to a certain extent. During the Rebellion, he showed himself to be intensely patriotic, and was very influential in rousing the same sentiment in the breasts of his fellow-citizens. He was Captain of an organized compan}' of militia that did effective service at the time of Morgan's raid. He was prevented b}' ph3-sical disabilit}- from going to the front, but he organized and equipped with his own means a company known as the "Ciiillicothe Grays," with which he marched into Kentucky at the time of the Smith raid, and in other wa3'S did a great deal for his beloved countr3' in the hour of her deadliest peril. Mr. Lewis married Miss Annie M. Cosad, a native of Bellefontaine, and the daughter of Judge Anthon}' Cosad, who was born in France. To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have been born six children, of whom four are living.

Our subject was carefull3' reared under good home influences and was given good educational advantages in the Chillicothe High School, of which he is a graduate. He inherited much of the push and business tact characteristic of his father, and when he selected farming as the occupation to which his tastes most inclined him, his father gave him a good start in life, deeding him the farm that he owns and manages on the Pickawa3' Plains, and on which he located in 1884, devoting himself since then to tilling its rich soil and to raising standard grades of stock. For the past six 3-ears he has given considerable attention to breeding draft horses of the Percheron variety, and more recently' has interested himself in raising blooded horses, of which he has several that are very promising.

Mr. I^ewis has added extensive improvements to his farm, erecting a large, palatial frame residence, which stands on an eminence somewhat back from the turnpike afore-mentioned, which runs along tlie east line of the farm, and commands a magnificent prospect of the beautiful Scioto ^"allev and the Avhole of the level Pickawa3' Plains, where once stood Indian villages, this view being said to be the finest in Pickawav County.

Our subject's home is perfect in its appointments and elegant in its furnishings. His barns and other buildings are modern, and his stables are especiall_y well arranged. He has alread_y won a high place among the most progressive farmers of this section, and he is popular among his associates. He is imbued with true public spirit, and has the interests of his county at heart. lie is well informed as to the political situation, and is a representative young Republican.

Our subject was married in 1888 to Miss May C, daughter of O. W. and Emily (Comstock) Shipman, both natives of New York. Her father is a prosperous merchant of Detroit, Mich., where he is engaged in a large wholesale and retail coal business, and he is also the proprietor of hard and soft coal mines in Pennsylvania, and is prominent in the business world.

Mrs. Lewis is a native of Waverly, N. Y. She is a refined and well-educated young lady, and presides with true grace over the beautiful home in which she and her husband live, cordially seconding his courteous and genial hospitality whenever friend or stranger is entertained beneath their roof. They have one son, Sanford, born October 23, 1889.

i)HOMAS JEFFERSON MORRIS, Auditor of Pickaway" County, was born in Walnut Township, this county, March 11, 1854. His grandfather, John Morris, was born in Pennsylvania in 1797, and removed to Virginia, where he spent five years. He came to Ohio about 1802, and cast in his lot with the pioneer settlers of Walnut Township, rented land, and upon that farm resided for a number of years, his first home being a log cabin. He became an extensive land-owner, having about one thousand acres. His son, James Morris, the father of our subject, was born on the home farm in Walnut Township, acquired his education in a log schoolhouse, and on attaining his majority, came into possession of one hundred and sixtv acres of land, wiiich he himself cleared. As his financial resources increased, he added to his possessions until he became owner of four hundred acres. He wedded Mary Davis, a native of Walnut Township, and a daughter of William Davis, who was born in Pennsylvania, and became an earl}^ settler of Pickaway County. Tlie parents of our subject are still living. Mr. INIorris is now eighty-one years of age, and his wife has reached the age of sevent3'-nine. The}' are among the oldest native citizens of the county. In politics, he is a Democrat, served as Justice of the Peace for eighteen 3'ears, and was Trustee for a number of years.

Our sul)ject was the third in a family of nine children, seven of who7n are now living. He was reared in tlie usual manner of farmer lads, beginning work in the fields as soon as old enough to handle the plow. In the winter season, he attended the common schools, and in 1875 was a student in the Worthington Normal School, after which he engaged in teaching successfully for thirteen years. Subsequently, be turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. As a companion and helpmate on life's journey, he chose Miss Clara K. Ritt, a daughter of Benjamin Ritt, a native of Penns3lvania. The lady is a native of Walnut Township. By their union have l)een born three children: Mary F., Emniett C. and Clara Helen.

After his marriage, Mr. Morris operated a jjart of his father's farm for several years in connection with school teaching, which he followed until 1889, when he embarked in the grocery business in Circleville, purchasing a half-interest in the store of Henry Pontius, of Court Street. Business was conducted for a year under the firm name of Pontius &, Morris, when our subject withdrew and was nominated by the Democratic party for County Auditor. He made a strong canvass, and was elected by eight hundred and seventy-two majority for a term of three years. He is proving an efficient and popular otticer, and the prompt and faithful manner in which he discharges his duties has won him the commendation of all. He served as Justice of the Peace of Walnut Township until he resigned on removing to the cit}'. Socially, he is a member of tlie Knights of Pythias. He has frequently' served as a delegate to the countj' con ventions of his party, and was the youngest man who ever served in this locality as a member of the Democratic Central Committee of the county. He is a wide-awake and enterprising citizen, and well deserves representation in this volume.

^ ENRY C. WILSON. The chief use of biograpliy consists in the noble models of character in whicli it abounds. Our great ancestors still live among us in the records of tlieir deeds, and in the same manner, when the present generation shall have passed from earth, tliey will still live in the hearts of their descendants, furnisliing examples of industry and patience for tlieir posterity to imitate and admire. The record of the life of Mr. Wilson is calculated to increase a man's self-reliance, fortify his hopes and elevate his aims. He is one of the prominent agriculturists of Jefferson Township, Madison County, and we are pleased to note the evidences of liis prosperity and success.

Tiie great-grandfather of our subject, Valentine Wilson, was born near Harper's Ferry, Va., in 1785, and was a lad of five years when he accompanied his father to Kentucky. When seventeen 3'ears of age, lie came to Ohio, and in 1806 was married to Miss Eleanor Judy, of Greene County, this State. He was afterward twice married and of his tliree unions nineteen children were born, seventeen of whom became heads of families. A man of great wealth, he at one time owned about seven thousand acres of land, beside his personal property, which was valued at 1^60,000.

The eldest of the six children born to Yalentine and Eleanor Wilson was William D., who was born in Bath Township, Greene County, Februaiy 27, 1807, and departed this life on what is now known as the Darby Plains, March 25, 1873. He accumulated a vast estate, and so straightforward was his life, so honorable his dealings with all, and so energetic his work for the best that life affords, that even his enemies, if lie had any, had nothing to sa}^ against him, but ou all sides his praise resounded. A full historv of Valentine and William D. Wilson may be found in the history of Madison County, published in 1883 by William M. Beach, M. D.

The grandfather of our subject was married to Miss Nancy Moore, who died in September, 1882. Thej-^ were the parents of eight children, of whom Alexander, the father of our subject, was the eldest. He was born in this county, February 22, 1829, and when attaining mature years was married, in 1854, to Martha J. Millikin, and located on the tract where his father was then living. He later, however, removed to Plain City, and in 1863 settled near West Jefferson, where he died, June 29, 1881. He gave his entire attention to farming and stock-raising, and at the time of his decease owned two thousand five hundred acres of land. The mother of our subject, who still survives, is the daughter of Daniel Millikin and had her birth in Washington Count^^, Pa., in 1829. By her union with Mr. Wilson four children were born, namely: Henry C, our subject; Lovina, tlie wife of William E. White, who resides in California; Grant, who died in infancy; and Albert W., who makes his home in Canaan Township and whose sketch will be found on another page in this volume.

A native of Canaan Township, Madison County, our subject was born April 23, 1856. When a lad of seven years, his father settled in Jefferson Township on the National Pike, just east of the village of West Jefferson. Four 3^ears later, in company with others, he crossed the Alleghany mountains on horseback with a drove of cattle, and visited different points in the Keystone State and Maiyland. During his boyhood he also traveled extensively through Indiana, in compan}' with some of his father's employes, who bought cattle there and afterward disposed of them to stockmen in Ohio. Mr. Wilson grew to manhood in this township and received his early education in the common schools of West Jefferson, the knowledge gained therein being later supplemented b}^ attendance at the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. He has alwa^'sbeen engaged in agricultural pursuits and at the present time is the owner of seven hundred broad acres, to the carrying on of which he gives his personal atten- tion. He also makes a specialty" of raising slock, having some vei}^ fine animals on his place. His homestead, a view of which is elsewhere shown, is one of the most attractive in the township anrl contains all the modern improvements.

November 29, 1883, Henry C. Wilson was united in marriage with Miss Kate, the daughter of the late John Farrar, formerly a prominent citizen of London. Mrs. Wilson was born in London, July 29, 1857, and b}' her union with our subject has become the mother of a son, Walter F., who was born September 11, 1886. Mr. Wilson takes an active part in local affairs and has served his fellow-townsmen most acceptably as a Trustee of Jefferson Township. In politics, he casts a Republican vote, believing that party to be in the right. Religiously, he is a devoted member of the Methodist P]piS(jopal Church and gives lil)erall3' of his means towards its support. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and is also a Knight Templar.

y^JLLIAM P. SMITH, who is engaged in cultivating the soil of his excellent farm, ,, ^, which is pleasantly located on the Mill Road in Oak Run Township, Madison County, five miles from London, also devotes considerable time and attention to breeding a fine grade of stock, and by energy and perseverance has placed himself in the front ranks among the agriculturists in this section.

Our subject was born on the farm which he now owns and occupies July 20, 1861, and is the son of Jacob Chrisman and Amanda J. (Evans) Smith, the former of whom was born in Christian County, Ky., April 7, 1817. He was the son of William Smith, a native of Virginia, who removed to the Blue Grass State, and after residing there a short time, returned to Virginia, where the father of our subject grew to mature years.

William P. Smith is the younger of the two sons who are still living of the parental family of nine children. His brother resides in Douglas County, Kan. He of whom we write received his earlv education in the district schools, and later took a two years' course in OI»erlin College, which institution he entered when about eighteen 3'ears of age. He then returned to the farm, and when twenty-two years old, engaged in partnershii) with his father, receiving a fair percent, of the proceeds for his share.

MissMattie Baughan and our subject were united in marriage July 20, 1886. The lady was l)orn in Pickaway County on the 13th of April, 1863, and was the daughter of David and Catherine (Adkins) Baughan, by whom she was given an excellent education. William P., of this sketch, remained with his father until the death of the latter, which occurred January. 14, 1888, and since that time has acted as administrator of the estate, which includes three hundred and eighty-three acres in this township, and eight hundred and sixty acres in Douglas County, Kan., where his brother and mother are residing.

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Smith include the following five children: Lillie Leah, who was born June 16, 1887; Willier Glenn, July 4, 1888; Agnes Mabel, September 15, 1889; Amanda Bessie, December 1, 1890; and Earl William, January' 20, 1892. July 9, 1889, Mr. Smith's dwelling was destroyed by fire, but he soon replaced it with a handsome commodious residence, which cost about $2,500. His place is supplied with all the needful outbuildings, and is thoroughly drained with many feet of tiling. In his political relations, Mr. Smith cast his first vote in 1884 for James G. Blaine, and although not in any sense an office-seeker, was appointed as delegate to count}^ conventions, but did not serve, as he preferred to devote his attention to his private interests.

ENRY B. MORRIS, agent for the Cincinnati & Muskingum Vallej^ Railroad Compan}' since January 1, 1880, is a successful liusiness man, and one of the jovial, largehearted citizens of the county. He is a native of Pickaway County. Walnut Township, Ohio, born

Our subject was reared between the handles of a plow, it might be said, for, when seven 3'ears of age, he was made to harrow, and ten years of age found him grasping the plow handles. A limited education was received in tlie common schools, but seeing the necessity for a better education as he grew older, he entered Otterbein Ihiiversity when twent3'-one years of age, and remained there one 3'ear. Later, or in the winter of 1863, lie went to Illinois, and began teaching school in INIcLean County, and after one term taught in that county, he retiu'ned to Walnut Township, this count}', and taught school here for four winters. In 1867, he went to St. Louis and took a commercial course in Lr^ant tt Stratton Business College, was graduated from that institution, and then went to Memphis and bought three hundred and twentj^-seven head of Texas cattle for Morris & Longhry, extensive cattle feeders. During the fall of that year, he made a dozen trips to Pittsburgh with cattle. On tlie 1st of April, he became book-keeper for Morris & Longhry, at this place, and continued with them until October, 1874, when he was elected on the Democratic ticket to the office of County Auditor, which position he held for two terms, being re-elected in 1876. His ability and rare judgment and his peculiar fitness for this position made his terms veiy successful ones.

After leaving the auditor's office, Mr. INIorris engaged as book-keeper for Heffner & Co., and remained with this lii'm until January 1, 1880, when he was appointed to the agency b^' the General Superintendent, who came to his office to solicit him to take the position. He took charge of the oftice, and has held the position since under the fourth superintendent. The business has more than doul)led since then, and he has four men under him. Both the freight and new depot are the finest on the road. In 1871, Mr. jNIorris erected a fine brick residence on Union Street, between Court and Scioto Streets, and has a veiy comfortable and pleasant home.

Township, Pickaway Count}', Ohio, and their nuptials were celebrated in Walnut Township in 1869. She was the daughter of Thomas Scothorn, who died on the 24th of March, 1848, when Mrs. Morris was small. She was educated in the Circleville High School, and is a lady of more than ordinary ability. Mr. Morris is a Democrat in politics, and lias been delegate to county and State conventions. He is a member of the county Democratic Central Committee, and is a member of the Democratic Club. He is one of Pickaway County's most successful and popular citizens, and has a host of warm friends. Sociall}', he is a Knight of Honor.

^^^^ Count}' is held by our subject, who was born in Madison Township, April 5, 1860. He is the son of William and P^lizabeth (Mace) Mc Cafferty, tlie former of whom was l)orn August 14, 1819, in the above-named township, while the mother, who is still living, had her birth in Ross County, June 16, 1824.

The father of our subject was six years of age when his father, John IMcCafferty, removed to Ross County, where he made his home until his marriage, February 14, 1845. Having inherited a small farm in Madison Township from his father, he located upon it and was so successful in all his undertakings that at his death he was the owner cff two thousand acres of land. He became identified with the interests of Fayette County in 1845, arriving within its limits with one team, a bed, and 'i^50 in money. With pluck and energy for his weapons for conquering circumstances, he soon won a foremost place among the farmers of this locality, and through wise investment and good management became a wealthy man. He was a Democrat, in politics, and was an ardent advocate of the stanch principles of that party.

He of whom we write was the youngest but one in the parental family of six children, all of whom are living and married except the youngest. Charles Clavton, in addition to receiving a common-school eclncation, took the entire course of study in the Mt. Sterling school. When reaching his majority, he spent a year and a half in Colorado, and for three succeeding years worked in the stock-yards at St. Louis, for Hunter, Ivans A Co. His business in the West was to select cattle from the ranches of that firm in Colorado, Nebraska, Montana, and other States and Territories.

Mr. McCafferty returned home in 1885, and on October 6, of the following year, was married to Miss Mary Crotty, who was born in Mt. Sterling, June 16, 1866, She was the daughter of John and Mary (Timmons) Crotty, and became the mother of two children: Mary Elizabeth, born September 30, 1887, died August 18, 1888; and Lewis P:dward, born December 1, 1890. About a year after his marriage, our subject located upon his present farm, inheriting about two hundred and seventyfive acres from his father's estate. Although not a politician, Mr. McCafferty votes the straight Democratic ticket. He is a member of the INIasonic fraternity and, in church matters, is a Catholic.

OIIN T. ANDERSON. The simple record of an honorable life is the best monument that can be reared to any citizen, and we shall therefore not attempt to enlarge upon the history' of the gentlemen above named, who is a retired farmer and at present residing in Ijilly Chapel. His parents, William A. and Susan (Cumpton) Anderson, were natives of Virginia, and, coming to Franklin Count}', this State, in 1834, lived there for three years, and then took up their abode in this count}^ where their death occurred in Jefferson Township.

Our subject, who was born in Prince William County, Ya., November 15, 1819, was the third in order of birth of the parental fainih' of nine cliildren. He accompanied Iiis parents to this State and made his liome with them until he was twentytwo 3'ears of age, at which time he was married to Elizabetli Welsh, by whom he became the father of four children, only" two of whom are living, William W. and Sarah J.

After his marriage, Mr. Anderson located in Franklin County, where he resided for several years, and where his wife departed this life. Two years later, our subject came to Fairfield Township and made his home with his father for several years. The lady whom he chose as his second wife was Mrs. Anor Jackson, and to them were born a family of three children, viz: Charles E., John F. and Rox,ylana. Mrs. Anor Anderson passed to the land beyond in this township, July 1st, 1882. The lady who is the present wife of our subject, who was formerly Mrs. Maria Maybiish, Avas born in Pickaway County, October 18, 1847. Thej' are the parents of one child, a daugliter, Lj'da. IMis. Anderson was known in her maidenhood as IMaria Johnson, and by her union with Mr. INIaybush became the mother of two cliildren, Ilattie and William W., the latter of whom died in infancy.

Being solicited frequently to enter politics, Mr. Anderson has represented his townsliip in the positions of Trustee and Road Supervisor. He carried on mixed farming until 1873, when, having managed his affairs very profitably, lie [)laced liimself in comfortable circumstances and has lived retired in Lilly Chapel since that date. He still owns one hundred acres of land and also a neat home in the village. With his wife, he is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, witji which denomination he has been connected since eighteen years of age. Mr. Anderson enjoys the confidence of the peo[)le in his community to the fullest extent and the universal esteem of his large circle of acquaintances.

farmer of Darb^" Township, Pickawa\' Count}', has made his own way in the world, and has achieved prosperity' to a remarkable degree for one of his age. He is veiy active and progressive, and is a i)opular man in Derby, near which he makes his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, November 26, 1862, and his father, Charles Breyfogle, was born in Kutztown, Pa., February 28, 1815. He was the son of Sol- onion Bi'e3'fogle, a native of Pennsylvania, and the first ancestor of the family in this conntry was the great-grandfather of our subject, who came from Virginia before the Revolutionar}' War with a family of three children, and located in Berks County, Pa. He lived on a farm there, wliich he cultivated, and also worked at liis trade as cabinetmaker, continuing in life until he had compassed more than ninet}^ j^eais.

The grandfather of our subject was a farmer, and lived and died in Berks County, Pa. He was successful in the cultivation of his land, of which he owned some two hundred acres. His life was sadly cut short b}' means of a tumor in his face, wiiich ended his da3'S at the age of thirty-live. After his decease, his wife was united in marriage with his brother George, w^ho lived to be ninetyeight years of age. She had by her first union one daughter and eight sons, and by the second marriage one son and eight daughters, eighteen in all. She lived to be a good old age, and brought up her numerous family in the faith of the Methodist Church, to which she belonged, and of which tliey all became members.

The father of Mr. Breyfogle was reared upon a farm, and subsequent!}' learned the tailor's trade in Columbus, Oliio, to which city he walked from Pennsylvania at the age of sixteen, in company with his brothers. He then followed his trade througliout life, continuing active until he reached an advanced age. He was well known there, and was a member of the City Council for twelve years. For several terms, lie was one of the Directors of the State Penitentiary. His political views made him a memlier of the Republican party, and he was a devoted adlierent of the Methodist Church. His death occurred December 22, 1884.

The mother of our subject was known in maidenhood as Matilda Cloud, and was born in Champaign County, Ohio, Januarj- 4, 1819, living in that county until she was twelve years of age, at which time she removed with her parents to Columbus, where she met and married Charles Breyfogle. Of her ten children, eight grew to years of maturity. Their names are Charles, William, Selfa (deceased), Elsther (deceased), Flora (INIrs. Grumman), Edward, Frank, Callie, Ernest and Frederick.

She still resides in Columbus, and is an earnest and devoted member of the Methodist Church, to which slie has belonged since she was twelve years old, and in the affairs of which she took an active interest until old age prevented. Her father, Robert Cloud, came from New England to Ohio at a very earl}' da}', and here pursued farming.

The Cloud family originated in America with one who came over in tlie " Mayflower " in 1620. That ancestor was the great-great-grandfather of our subject, and bore the name of Robert Cloud, and he brought with him his son Robert, who was then a boy, and who became the great-grandfather of Mr. Breyfogle. The name of Robert Cloud is mentioned in history as one of the Pilgrim Fathers, and the family on that side is of Ihiglish stock. The sturdy qualities of this ancestor have been reproduced from generation to generation in his descendants, who have mainly followed agricultural and professional pursuits.

Our subject was reared in Columbus and educated in the public schools. From the time he was ten years old until he was fourteen, he devoted himself during liis vacation to learning the confectioner's trade, and also put in two years of steady work at it. He became independent of his father's support at the age of fourteen, and when sixteen years old went to Johnson County, Kan., and worked for three years, after which he returned to Ohio, and worked on the farm in Fayette County for eighteen months. Later, he spent a year in Kansas, but after that returned and married in Fayette County, and took his wife with him to Kansas. He sold out there in 1886, and returned to Ohio in August of that 3^ear, making his home in JNH. Sterling until March 1, 1887, when he bought the present farm and settled here.

Miss Ella Jones, who became the wife of our subject, Januaiy 27, 1885, was born in Pickawa}' County, Ohio, September 23, 1861. She is a daugliter of James Jones, a sketch of whose life will be found elsewhere in tliis volume. She is the mother of two children, Edwin and Annette. Mr. Breyfogle has one hundred acres adjoining the village of Derby, and it is all tillable and richly productive soil. lie has raised a few Percheron horses, and contenii)lates making something of a specialty of raising that breed of horses. He has a large farm residence and an excellent frame barn, and everything about the farm bespeaks the thorough and systematic farmer. ]Mr. Breyfogle is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Mt. Sterling, and his political views are in accordance with the doctrines of tiie Republican pftrty. His good wife is an active and efficient member of the Methodist Church, and a genuine favorite in social circles.

BRAHAM ROSE. It is with genuine pleasure that we include Mr. Rose in this work, for he is not only one of the pioneers of Pickaway Count}', Ohio, but a man who is universall}' respected for his many estimable qualities. He was born in Fairfield C'ounty, Oiiio, December 20, 1822, and is a son of Anthony and Mary (Woodring) Rose, natives of the grand old State of Virginia. His maternal grandfather Woodring was a Revolutionary soldier, and reached the remarkable age of one hundred and three years.

Anthony Rose, father of our subject, came with his parents to Fairfield County, Ohio- and resided there a number of years. After his marriage, or about 1828, became to Pickaway County and settled in Madison Township, which was then but sparsely settled. He began his pioneer life in a log cabin and experienced the usual liardships and privations of the early settlers. His marriage was blessed b}^ the birth of seven children, six of whom are living at the present time: William, in Indiana; Abraham, our subject; Catherine, wife of Josiah Wist, in Indiana; Isaac, in Illinois; Peter who died in the late Civil War; John, in Indiana; and Samuel, in Illinois. The father of these (niildren died in Pickaway County, and in his death the county lost one of its pioneers and an honored and worthy citizen.

The original of this notice was I'eared to man's estate in Madison Township, tliis county, and knows thoroughly the meaning of pioneer life, for from early boyhood he became i«ured to the hardships experienced by early settleu'S. He grew up in the midst of the forest, and remembers when he used a wooden mole-board plow, and tlie oldfashioned sickle for cutting grain, etc. He received, a limited education in the early log schoolhouse with slab seats, boards on pins for desks, and otlier rude contrivances, and is mainly self-educated, for he has observed much and is a great reader.

He selected his wife in the person of INIiss Sarah Crum, who has borne lum three children: Calvin U., Clerk of INIadison Townshi[), this county; William J. and Elbert M. In 1877, JNIr. Hose lost his devoted helpmate and counselor, his wife, and her death was the occasion of universal sadness, for she was loved and respected in the community. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, was active in all churcli matters, and had many warm and sincere friends.

Hy hard labor and excellent management, ]\Ir. Rose has accumulated a comfortable competency, and is the owner of one hundred and forty acres of rich and arable land. He is prominently identified with the agricultural affairs of the county and is public-spirited and enterprising to an unusual degree. No worth}- movement is allowed to drag for want of support on his part, for he possesses generous, true-hearted and hospitable instincts. He is a firm believer in the Christian religion, a member of the Lutheran Churcli. He is a stanch friend of education and has served as School Director for some time. In politics, he is a Democrat.

One of the pioneers of the county, he has seen the wilderness bloom and blossom like the rose, and has done his share towards its advancement. Mr. Rose has three grandchildren: Claude C, Lynn C. and Earl G., these being the children of Calvin U. Rose, who married Miss Sallie E. Griffith.

^^ 7\.MUEL IIOPPES. This sterling and lead- ' " ing citizen of Perry Township, Fayette County, who has proved his worth as a successful agriculturist, is at present residing on his farm in this township. He is the son of Ilinton and Sarah (Ciarringer) Hoppes, natives of Wayne Township, Fayette County. The father was born in 1810, and is the son of John Iloppes, who was born in North Carolina, and at an carl}^ day removed to this county. The mother of our subject was the daughter of David and Serena (Yeoman) Garringer, her birth occuri'ing in 1826.

Mr. and Mrs. Hinton Hoppes lived upon a farm in Union Township until 1881, at which time they moved to Rockville. They were members of the Old-school Baptist Church, in which body Mr. Iloppes was Deacon. Our subject was the eldest in the parental family of eight children, only five of whom are living. His birth occurred June 15, 1846, on the farm in Wayne Township, llis primary studies were conducted in the common schools in Union Township, and were supplemented l)v a course at Washington C. II. lie remained under the parental roof until reaching his majority, when he taught one term of winter school in Union Township.

When starting out in life for himself, our subject purchased fifty-four acres of land in Wayne Township, which he farmed with signal success. He was married, January 27, 1874, to Miss Nancy, daughter of John and Nancy (McWilliams) Sollars. The father was bora in Washington County, Pa., February 9, 1806, and the mother in Washington County, this State, March 22, 1808. They were married in Clermont County, this State, soon after which event the}" located on a wild farm in Wa^-ne Township, Fayette County, which is their present al)iding-place. They were the parents of eight children, three of whom are living. Two sons, Samuel and Franklin, participated in the late war. The former was fatally wounded at Paducali, Ky., and the latter died in the service, at Baltimore, of typhoid fever. Another son, John, took i)art in the Morgan raid.

Mrs. Iloppes was born November 3, 1848, and was given a good education by her parents. After her marriage with our subject, the 3'oung couple lived on tlie Milton Yeoman Farm in Wa3qie Township, Fayette County, and in 1881 moved to their i)resent place of residence. Mr. Hoppes has a line barn, 40x68 feet in dimensions, with basement, wliich was erected in 1887. He is tlie owner of one hundred and nft3'-five acres in the home farm and one hundred and eighty-seven at Rockville, seventy-five of which are in timber. lie is engaged in general farming and stock-raising and so manages the operations of his estate that he reaps a fine income.

To our subject and his good wife have been granted a family of six children, all of whom a e living: John Ilinton, Charles Hess, Samuel James, Nancy Ann, Robert Newton and Sarah Elizabeth. The}^ havo all enjoyed the best school advantages which the district afforded and are destined to become useful citizens. Politically, Mr. Hoppes is a Democrat und has served his township efficiently as Supervisor. His interest in educational matters has caused him to be placed on the School Board. He has been a hard worker all iiis life and the reward of his persistent industry is seen in his beautiful farm, which is one of the most productive in this section.

OHN W. WILSON. Wasliington C. H. has furnished many examples of the success attendant upon persistent industry, fortified by the intelligence which impels to the improvement of opportunities. Notable in its history is the fact that man 3' business men, while still quite 3'Oung, have attained to success in their chosen occupations and have become important factors in the financial circles of the communit3^ Among the successful young business men who are contributing to the rapid advancement of the city, may be mentioned the subject of this sketch, who is, perhaps, tht3 youngest business man of the place. Mr. AVilson was born near Leesburgh, Highland County, this >State, April 24, 1869. He was less than one 3^ear old when deatii entered the parental home and removed from earth his father and mother, Joseph and Emma (Cox) Wilson. Thus sadly orphaned when too 3^oung to realize the extent of his bereavement, he was taken to the home of friends and lived at several places during his childhood. His education was acquired principally in the scliools of Greenfield, although after coming to Washington C. H,, in 1882, he attended school for a short time.

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Early eompellefl to be self-!Sup|)oiting-, our snl>- ject entered the shoi) of the Washington Stamping- Company, where he remained four 3'ears. Later, lie was in the em{)loy of Messrs. Iluling ife Stubl)s, in the stove and tinware business, for two 3'ears, during which time he learned the business thoroughly, and, being a tinner by trade, w.ns fitted for first-class work in that line. In 1S90, lie opened a stove and tinware store, in which he carries a full line of cook, heating and gasoline stoves. He also does all kinds of tin work, as roofing, spouting, etc., and has worked u[) a large and fiourishing business in his chosen occupation.

June 15, 1890, Mr. Wilson and Miss Rosa Fults Avere united in marriage, at the bride's home near Parrott Station, Fayette County, and one child has blessed their union, Emma May. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are identified with the Presbj'tcrian Church at Washington C. II., and take an active interest in religious and charitable projects. Socially, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Improved Order of Red Men of America, in both of which organizations he is prominent and popular. He owns two residences in Washington C. II., and has every prospect of gaining wealtli in the prosecution of his business affairs.

^^ APT. EPIIRAIM IIENKLE was at one time (li n f^'^^i'ii^S ^^^^ Rebellion in command of a com- ^^^' pany of volunteers who rendered a good service in the most trying period of their country's history. He is now, and has been for many years, interested in agriculture in Faj'ette C^unt}^, owning a goodly farm in Union Township, of which he is a native. He had many obstacles to contend with in his pioneer labors, but he builded well, and now in life's decline has a competenc}' as the result of his diligence, frugality and wise management in his earlier manhood.

The Captain was born April 23, 1818, in an humble frontier home on the banks of Paint Creek in the towniship of which he is still a resident, his birthplace being three miles from Washington

C. II. His father, William Ilenkle, a native of Virginia, came to Washington, Ohio, with his purents, about the time that that city was founded. The n.other was a daughter of Isaac Ilenkle, who was born and reared in Pendleton County, Va., and was one of the early settlers of Union Township, locating on the banks of Paint Creek. Like his father, William Ilenkle became a pioneer of this county, and while he lived did good work in reclaiming a portion of the soil from its original wildness. Puit liis career was early brought to a close by his untimely death. He had married Barbara, daughter of one Isaac Ilenkle, who likewise came from Pendleton Count}-, Va., very early in the settlement of this county. The mother of oui' subject married a second time after his father's death, becoming the wife of William Ilidy, ])y whom she had three children, of whom but one is living, Jesse, a resident of Indiana.

Our subject was the onl}' child born to his parents, and he had the misfortune to lose his father when he was very young. There was no im])lic schools in his early daj'^s, and, though he went for a short time to a select school, he did not learn to read and write until after his marriage. Ilisj'outh was mostly passed in his native township, with the exception of five 5^ears that he spent with a relative near Jeffersonville. After the death of his mother, he went to live with Jesse Fisk, with whom he remained until he had attained his majority. At that age, he took an important step in life, marr^ying Miss Mary Carr, a daughter of Joshua Carr, who also came to these jiarts from Pendleton County, Va. After his marriage, the Captain settled on a rented farm, a mile north of Washington C. II., and lived thereon eight years, in the meantime clearing and fencing much of the land, and putting it under cultivation. At the end of that time, he bought seventj^-seven acres of his present farm in Union Township from Robert Randolph of national fame. The land was covered with the primeval forests that formerly abounded in this region, and our subject set to work with a good will to clear it. He felled the trees, placed the land under fine tillage, added to his original purchase, and now owns a choice farm of one hundred and forty acres of as well cultivated and finely improved land as is to be found in the township. He devotes it principally to graiu-raising, but he also raises some hogs and cattle of good grades.

Ma}' 2, 1864, is the date of the enlistment of our subject in the One Hundred and Sixt3^-eightli Oliio Infantry as Captain of Company V, which had been gathered together by his active influence to repel the advances of the bold rebel raider, Gen. Morgan. That leader's band was met at Cynthiana, Ky., by our subject's command and four other companies, and some hard fighting took place, without definite result, however, until the next day another force of Union troops came up, and Morgan and his men were obliged to beat a retreat. Having successfully accomplished its mission, Company F was disbanded September 5, 18G4, after five months' honorable service, and the gallant men composing it returned to their homes and quietl}" resumed their ordinary vocations. In that campaign, Capt. Henkle displayed admirable qualities as a leader, evincing true courage and self-possession when danger menaced and the battle was raging the fiercest. He has always been a devoted adherent of the Republican party, and has held public olHce with credit. He was Assessor of the township for four years, first elected in 18-46, and he was a Director of the County Infirmary eleven j-ears. He is interested in the religious welfare of the community as an active member of the Methodist Protestant Church, towards whose upbuilding he has contributed liberally.

The home of our subject was made desolate by the death of his beloved wife March 4, 1871, after a happy wedded life of thirty 3'ears. She was the raotiier of ten children, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, and seven of them are still living. They are William, a farmer, in Union Townshij); Jasper F., a resident of Sabina, who is President of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church; Noah S., a farmer in .lay County, Ind.; Jesse C, who works in a machine shop in Springfield, Ohio; Katherine J., wife of Ezra Ilyre, a farmer of Union Township, who was reared in Jas)[»er Township, and is a son of Amzi H3're, who was also a native of Fayette County, and whose people came from Virginia; Amanda S., wife of W. L. Dowder, a blacksmith at Sabina; and Ehncda, who married John Cohagan, and lives with him on her father's farm. Ellen, Mary Jane and Joel are the names of the children of our subject who j.re dead. Mary was the wife of James Bush.

^^^IDNER J. AVARD. This prominent resi- ^^^ dent of Pickaway County is a wealthy IxL^Lj!) ^^^'^ influential citizen of Walnut Township. He is a native of the county, his birth occurring January 13, 1823. He is the son of Richard C. and Matilda Ward. The father was a native of Virginia, and when a bo}^, his parents emigrating to Pickaway County, he also came hither and located in Walnut Township with the family on the farm now owned by James AVard. Here the elder Mr. Ward died, December 9, 1857, greatly mourned by all who knew him.

We make the following mention of the parental family who survive: Our subject; Sarah E., the widow of William M. Holt, and Elizabeth, Mrs. A. C. Nothstine, Sidner J. AVard of this sketch was reared to man's estate amid the pioneer scenes of this county, and has watched with interest the gradual evolution of the country from its original wild state into productive farms and its present prosperous air of rural comfort. He has done his full share in developing this section, assisting his father in clearing and improving the virgin soil.

Our subject had not the advantages offered to the youth of to-day for securing an education, and his first schooling was obtained in a log cabin with slab seats and puncheon floor. He was an apt pupil, however, and, making the best of his limited opportunities, is to-day a well-educated and intelligent gentleman. He was married March 5, 1857, to Catherine AVard, who was born April 1, 1838, in Fairfield Count3\ She was the sister of James AVard, a resident of AValnut Townshii), and for a sketch of whom the reader is referred to another portion of this volume.

Mr. Ward of this sketch is the proprietor of a magnificent estate comprising over seven hundred acres of valuable land. He has placed good improvements on his farm, and standing conspicu- ously among his substantial and convenient farm buildings will be noticed the comfortable residence which is presided over by Mrs. AVard, who is a most excellent and hospitable lady. She has greatly assisted her worth}' husband in attaining to his present high standing in the agricultural community, and he gives her all due praise.

In his political relations, Mr. AYard is a Rei)ublican, and has been actively interested in all measures which had for their object the upbuilding of his community. Mrs. AVard is a consistent member of the United Brethren Church, and, with her husband, is enjoying the peace which comes to those who have led an honest and upright life, respected b}' all their friends and neighbors.

GEORGE T. SILA^ER. Among the men who are doing well financially through cultivating the soil in Madison County is Mr. Silver who owns a fine estate in Jefferson Township. He has erected substantial buildings on the place and from his three hundred acres of carefully-cultivated land a plenteous harvest is gathered at the proper season.

John Silver, the father of our subject, was born July 1, 1801, in Pennsylvania, and at his death in July, 1882, left a magnificent estate. He occupied a prominent place in church affairs and held the position of Deacon in the Baptist Societ^^ for a number of ^^ears. He was first married to Miss Mary Koontz, who bore her husband three children, Richard, Henry and Asa. A sketch of the latter appears elsewhere in this volume.

The maiden name of the mother of our subject was Catherine Speaker; she was born in Bedford Count}^, Pa., February 12, 1809, and on coming to Madison County, this State, in 1837, located in Jefferson Township, where her death occurred April 17, 1885. She was the mother of eight children of whom our subject was the seventli in order of birth. Of the other members of the family the following is recorded: Ann, the wife of Abner AVhiteley died in Platte County, Mo., March 14.

1873; IMary M. resides in INIadison County; Eliza J. married S. AV. Durfiinger and died in London, this State, May 23, 1878; Sue E. de|)arted this life December 2, 1871; John W.. David and Rachel died in infancy.

Born January- 11, 1847, our sul)ject was reared to farm pursuits on the old homestead, and has made tliat calling his life-long occu[)ation. The old homestead, which is located at the forks of the National and Urbana Pikes, includes three hundred acres which he owns together with his sister Mary M. In politics, Mr. Silver invariably casts a Republican vote and has done much toward furthering the temperance cause in his locality, being an active worker in the Blue Temperance Lodge. He has been Deacon in the Baptist Church for a number of years, and as one of the respected and useful citizens of Madison County well deserves representation in this volume. His portrait is shown on the accompanying [)age.

AMUEL AV. MILLER, ex-Auditor of Pickaway County, is residing in Circleville, where he is extensively engaged in handling real estate, owning about three hundred acres on Darby Bottoms, some ten miles west of the city in Muhlenberg Township. Mr. Miller was born March 21, 1858, in Darby ville, and his father, AA^illiam A. Miller, was a native of Shepherdstown, Va., where his birth occurred January 3, 1818. His father, also named AVilliam Miller, was a native of the Old Dominion, and was a patriot in the Revolutionary AVar. The latter-named gentleman came to Ohio and died while on a visit to his son.

The father of our subject, although trained to the life of a farmer, when choosing an occupation, leai-ned the trade of a tailor. In 1848, he came to this State a single man and located in Darbyville, where he erected one of the first stores, and engaged in the general merchandise business. He was successful in all that he undertook, and at the time of his decease, was well-to-do in this world's goods. In his political relations, AVilliam Miller was an old-line Whig. During the late war, being too old to enlist, he gave liberally of his means to aid in the Union cause. He departed this life October 30, 1875.

The maiden name of our subject's mother was Paulina Hill Thompson, who was born in Darbyville, and was the daughter of Samuel H. Thompson, one of the pioneers of that city. He married Miss Hannah Hill, daughter of the Rev. Mv. Hill, an old pioneer clergyman and missionary, and the earh' explorer of this county. Grandfather Thompson was a farmer near Darb3'ville. where his decease occurred. JMrs. Paulina Miller was educated in the log schoolhouse of her district, and when completing her studies, taught school for several terms. She is at present residing in Darby ville with a daughter, and has been an invalid for the past twenty-five years.

The parental family of our subject included live boys and three girls, six of whom are living, and of whom Samuel W. was the third youngest. He was reared in Darbyville, where he attended the district school, and when fourteen years of age taught his first term of school. He continued to be thus occupied for the four succeeding winters, attending college during the summer months at the West Ohio University at Delaware, and being compelled to abandon his studies when in his Sophomore year. When about twenty j'cars of age, in April, 1879, our subject l)Ought out Mr. Davidson, who was engaged in the general merchandise Imsiness at Ashville, and, in company with his l)rother .James D.. organized the firm of Miller IJros. At that time they were the second merchants in the place, which was l)ut a small village of a few houses, and, at the time of his departure, contained eight hundred inhabitants. Miller Brothers continued thus until our subject purchased the interest of his partner, and continued alone. He was instrumental in incorporating the village, of which he was made Treasurer, and later its Township Clerk, being elected to the latter office in a Democratic Township, by a majority of one hundred and ten.

In 1887, our subject was nominated on the Republican ticket for County Auditor, and was elected to that position by a majority of sixtyeight. He was the first County Auditor to occupy the new court house, and was the incumbent of that position until September, 1891, when he retired to private life. He gives his entire time and attention t > the real-estate business, handling large amounts of land in this county. The County Treasurer, J. M. Lane, appropriated about $50,000 of the county's money and skipped out, "jumping" his bond. It was through the efforts of our subject that tlie new l)ond, which had been missing, was found and filed in time to save the county losing the mone3^ Mr. Miller is very popular in his community, where he is recognized as a shrewd, honest and upright business man.

In social matters, lie of whom we write is a meml)er of the Free and Accepted IMasons at Circleville, the Royal Arch Masons, the Knight Templars, being identified with Consistory Scottish Rite and Mystic Shrine. He is also connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of P^^thias. In his political relations, he is, and always has been, a true-blue Republican.

SAAC B. BARNES. Of the various enterprises that have made Circleville one of the progressive cities of the Slate, the lumber trade has always held an important place, employing large capital in its conduct, and giving to other industries a decided imi)etus by the energy and ability displayed in its development. Among the prominent business firms engaged in this line is that of I. B. Barnes A^ Co., who have their headquarters at the corner of Ohio and Pickaway Streets.

Our subject was born on a farm near New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio, on the 9th of March, 1858, and is the son of A. R. and Barbara (Bailey) Barnes, natives of Perry County, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, respectively. The father was a farmer and owned large tracts of land. He w\as an extensive sheep-raiser, keeping only the best blooded stock, and was one of the foremost men of tlic county. His buildings were all of a first-class order; a neat and tasty residence added very much to the looks of the place, and he had large bank barns, capable of hold- ing two hundred tons of hay. He sold out in 1874 and came to Circleville, where he has been engaoed in the lumber business with his son ever since. In this, he makes as much of a success as in agricultural pursuits. His father, the Rev. Isaac Barnes, was a native of Bedford County, Pa., and of English descent. He was a pioneer I>aptist minister of Perry County, Ohio, a man higlil}' esteemed for his many estimable qualities, and lived to be sevent3'-six years of age. Grandfather Bailey was of Irish descent, he being the only son of an Irish nobleman, but his marriage against the wishes of his father caused an estrangement between them and he was consequently cut off by will from his inheritance and patrimony.

Isaac B. Baines, the fourth in order of birth of the seven children born to his parents, remained in Perry County, Ohio, until lifteen years of age and received a good practical education in the district school. He then came to this count}' and began tilling the soil on a farm his father had purchased in Deer Creek Township, and this continued until 1881, when he began attending the West Point schools. After this, he started in the lumber business near Foresman Bros'. Mills, and continued there until 1885, when he brought his stock to Circleville. He and his father l)Ought two acres between Pickaway and Washington Streets and erected several houses on it. Since then, they have ere(;ted several residences in the Fifth Ward and others in different parts of the city. They handle a large amount of lumlier, and are thorough-going, wide-awake business men. Their sheds are among the finest in the State, slate roof, double deck and two hundred and fifty feet in length. They are engaged in contracting and building and handle a greater variety of wood than any other house in the city, walnut, cherry, oak, ash, sycamore, elm, maple, etc. The}' deal in lumber, lath, shingles, doors, sash, blinds, frames, heavy building timbers, molding, pickets, posts, fencing, etc.

The firm have a fine residence adjoining their yards, surrounded with all the comforts and conveniences of life. Isaac B. is a member of the Council, representing the Fifth Ward. He was the only Republican ever elected in that waid, and it speaks well as to his popularity, he being elected by a good majority. He is recognized as one of the influential Rei)ublicans of the county, and has served as Central Committeeman. He is a Knight Tenq)lar and at the [)resent time is Eminent Commander of the Scioto Commandery. He is a Methodist in his religious views and has been Steward of the church for some time.

^ AIMES S. BRANNEN, whose home is to be found in Unic)n Township, Fayette County, is a son of William Brannen, of Irish de- _ scent, who came to Ohio and settled in Fayette County in 1810. He married Mrs. Casebolt, nee Bartlett. They had a family of four children, and all of them grew to maturity. The three who are now living are William, Thomas and our sulqcct. The eldest son resides upon a farm in I^nion Township, and Thomas is a farmer in Missouri. The only daughter, Elizabeth, died at the age of eighteen years.

When William Brannen first came to this county, he l)ought two hundred and thirty acres of land in I'nion Township, but died before much of the land was cleared. He was a prominent man in the township and was a Republican in his iiolitical views. James Brannen was born March 28, 1832, in Union Township, and here received his education in the district schools of this and Wayne Townships. He was bound out when about thirteen yeai-s of age to Mr. Rogers, of Wayne Township, this count}', and lived with him for seven years. He then worked for his brother and for Mr. Coffman until he was married, February 4, 1854, his bride being Hannah Betzer, whose father, John Betzer, was a prominent farmer of Ross County, this State. Of the eight children in the Betzer family, only two are living, Mrs. Brannen, and Harriet, who married Andrew Post.

After marriage, Mr. Brannen moved onto a farm that he had inherited from his father on Paint Creek. After living tliere some eight years, he sold the place and moved to the one where he now resides. It then comprised a tract of ninety- four acres, part of which was cleared. He reduced it all to a state of cultivation and has made of it a fine farm. One child has blessed this home, Alzina, who is the Avife of Robert L. Silcott, of Union Township. She is the mother of four children: James, Harry, Clara and Ames.

Our subject is a member of the Sugar Grove Methodist Church, in the work of which he takes an active interest. His political views bring him into alliance with the Democratic party, although he is not active in politics. At the present time, he has forty-seven acres of land, all in excellent condition and highly' cultivated. He raises large crops of grain and has much stock ui)on his place.

i}J_, ENRY B. CONVERSE. Madison County |l is greatly indebted to her native-born sons for the part they have taken in forwarding jj her various interests since they came upon the stage of action. It is of one of these that this sketch is written. Henry B. Converse is a j^ouhg man of rare ability, energy and progressiveness as a farmer and stock-raiser, who has one of the bestecjuipped farms in Canaan Township, advantageously located five miles south of Plain City.

This township is his birthplace, the date of his birth being January 8, 1850. His father, James N. Converse, was also a native of Madison County, born in Darby Township, October 2i», 1823, in the early days of the settlement of this part of Ohio. He was a son of Charles Converse, who was a native of Vermont, and came to Ohio in 1814, casting in his lot with the few hardy pioneers who had preceded him in Darby Township. Our subject is also descended from the early pioneer stock of Ohio on the maternal side of the house, his grandfather, James Calhoon, being a son of people who were among the first to settle in Portage County, where he was born. The mother of our subject, Julia A. (Calhoon) Converse, was born in Canaan Township, October 30, 1826. The parents of our subject were married in their native county by old

Squire Allen, who performed the ceremony that made them man and wife in Plain City. They took up their abode in Canaan Township on a farm, and there the father passed his remaining days, dying at the age of sixty-four years. The mother is still living in Canaan Township, and is sixty-six years old.

Henry Converse and his sister Elizabeth, Mrs. Cary Millikin, of Jefferson Township, are the only children of their worth}- parents. Our subject laid the foundation of his education in the district schools of his native township, and was subsequently an attendant one winter at Capital University in Columlms. He next pursued an excellent course of study at J. A. Peasley's Business College in the same city, and, when he began life in earnest, was well fitted for the work that lay before him in the calling with which he had always been familiar, which Horace Greeley styled "the noblest of professions," and his success as an agriculturist is undoubted. He has improved a choice farm of two hundred and eighty-five acres, mostly under cultivation, and handsomely appointed with as fine a set of buildings as can be found in the township of Canaan. In 1884, Mr. Converse erected a brick house, of a modern and appropriate style of architecture, at a cost of $6,000, and he has built a large barn, 104x62 feet in dimensions, and a model of its kind, besides having other substantial buildings. He makes a specialty of raising sheep, and now has a fine flock of twelve hundred of high grade.

Mr. Converse was married September 16, 1875, to Miss Lizzie H., second daughter of Uri and Eleanor (Downing) Beach. Two sons and a daughter have been born unto them: Walter, who is attending school at Plain City; Julia, who is at home with them, and Uri Beach, who was born June 3, 1892. Mrs. Converse is a representative of the early pioneer families of Madison Countj^, of which both her parents were natives. Her paternal grandfather, Uri Beach, was born in New Hampshire December 7, 1789, and was one of the original settlers on Darby Plain, where he located in 1817. His memoiy is honored as the founder of the town of Amity, which he laid out, and where he established two flourishing industries hy building a sawmill and a.

woolen facto ly. ]\Irs. Converse's pai-ents bad seven children, of whom three others are living beside herself: Timoth^^, Isaac and Uri. Mrs. Converse is a lady of fine character and superior culture, who well graces the important social position she holds with her husband in the community. She was a student at the Western University, at Delaware, which she entered in the fall of 1871, closing her connection with that institution of learning, as a student, in the year 1874, whicli was her Junior 3ear. Slie is Secretary of the lieach Family Association, which holds reunions annually.

Our subject has long l)een prominent in the councils of his fellow-townsmen, and so popular is he that he is often called to responsible offices, notwithstanding that he is a Democrat, while the majority of the citizens of the township are Republican in the ratio of two to one. He is now one of the Trustees of the township, and has been Treasurer thereof. He is likewise a conspicuous figure in various social organizations, as follows: Urania Lodge No. 311, A. F. & A. M., at Plain City, of which he is Senior Warden; Adoniram Chapter No. 73, R. A. ]\L, at London; London Council No. 41, R. & S. M.; Mt. A^ernon Commandery No. 1, K. T.; the Ancient and Accepted Scottisli Rite Society, at Cincinnati, in which he lias taken tlie Thirty-second Degree; the Serion Temple, at Cincinnati; and Lodge No. L^O, K. of P., Plain City. He was once a member of tlie Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

lALDEN CLIFTON CARPENTER. Although not an early, or. at least, one of the ver}^ early settlers of this part of the State, Mr. Carpenter may well be classed among the pioneers wjio laid so well the solid foundation of Pickaway County's growth, are still concerned in its progress, and are bulwarks of its l)resent prosperit}'. Our subject was for some time after his advent in this county, in the vigor of early manhood, one of its most enterprisingmerchants, but for many years he has been identified with its farmers and stockmen, and still has a large farm in Muhlenberg Township, which he rents, while he makes his home in Darbyville.

Mr. Carpenter was born in P'leming County, Ky., April 22, 1811, his fatlier, Simon C*ai'penter, a native of Virginia, having lieen an early settler of that region, and one of its most prosperous farmers. He owned two or three farms in that ])art of Kentucky, and was pf)tent in proiiKiting its dovelojmient. He lived to a ripe old age, dying when about eighty years old; and the record that he left behind him was of a life well spent. He w.as a Whig in politics, and was all that a loyal citizen ought to be. The maiden name of his wife, who died at a venerable age, was Sally Fee, and she was also a Virginian l)y birth. The^^ reared a family of four children.

Our subject was reared amid pioneer environments, and his character was doubtless strengthened thereby, as he early displa3^ed manliness and resolution. His boyhood was passed on a Kentucky farm, and his education was oI)tained under difficulties, so tlie mc)derii scliolar would think. He had to go two miles to school, over rough paths, and through creeks that he had to wade. But his recollections of those times are pleasant. He still retains a picture in his memory of the old log schoolhouse, with its Ojien fireplace and rude slab benches, and recalls how lie used to play with zest "Blackman Andy Over," and similar games common among the children of those days. At the age of seventeen, he began life in earnest, splitting rails for a living, receiving seventy-five cents a hundred, and chopping wood at seventyfive cents a cord, working from daylight to dark. He could cord twenty-one cords of wood and split forty rails in a single day, and he has split as many as four hundred and eighty rails in a day, as he worked with extraordinaiy celerity and made every stroke of his axe count.

In October. 1837, our subject set out from the old Kentucky home on horseback on an ever-memorable journey to seek a new dwelling-place, and arrived in Pickawaj' County on the 31st of the month. At that time, he was without money, but he lacked neither a stout spirit, enterprise, nor the requisite energy and insight into Imsiness matters to insure success. He soon opened a store for the sale of general merchandise in Darhyville, and carried it on for nearly twenty years. At one time, his store was broken into and goods to tlie value of $10 stolen. He, liowever, tracked the thief and secured pa3'mont. He used to go to New York and Boston for all his merchandise, often driving cattle to the foimer cit}, disposing of tliem at a good jn-icc, and returning home witli articles for his store. He built up a large trade, jjeople coming to purchase of him for miles around, and it was no uncommon sight to see as many as forty teams in front of his estal)lishment at one time.

In 1857, Mr. Carpenter sold out and took two hundred and fiftj' acres of land in part pa3'ment for the store. He then turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, farming the land, or hiring it done, and buying and fattening many cattle and sheep. He purchased additional land whenever lie had a good opportunity, and at one time owned thirteen hundred acres, but he has given his sons a hundred acres each, and now has but six liundred acres in his OAvn name. He rents this, some for cash and some for grain, and thus derives a handsome yearly income. He does not live on liis farm, but resides in Darbyville in a lai-ge brick residence, which he purchased six months after it was built, and lias made it Ills home ever since.

Our subject was married in October, 1850, to Miss Anna English. Mrs. Carpenter is a native of Oswego, N. Y., born September 22, 1829, to Abram and Hannah (Gratesinger) English. Her fatlicr was a farmer, and came to this county with his family in 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter have had eight children, as follows: Win field vS.; Theodosio.; Thomas H.; Elorence, who died when three years old; Simon N.; Job; Harry B.; and Minnie, who died at the age of eleven years and six months.

Mr. and Mr. Carpenter are liighl}- thought of b}^ all who know them, and in them the Presbyterian Cliurch has two of its most valued meml)ers, whose every-day life shows the consistency of their religious profession. In politics, Mr. Carpenter was a Whig until the Republican party was formed, and he has since been unswerving in liis advocac}' of Republican principles. He held the responsible ofHce of Township Treasurer for a number of years, and has ever manifested true public spirit as regards the welfare of the community of which he has so long been a member. He is one of our self-made men, who began life without means, and have worked themselves up to positions of honor and wealth. He is quiet and unostentatious in his manner, honest}' and fairness have characterized all his dealings throughout his business career, and in the accumulation of his propert}' he has shown that he is a man of accurate judgment and of keen understanding in financial matters.

^ AMES II. WALKER, whose farm and residence are situated on the Wilson Pike in Canaan Township, six miles southwest of Plain Cit}^, is well known throughout Madison and adjoining counties as a dealer in horses, who handles none but the best, and is conducting a successful business in that line in connection with general farming. Mr. Walker is a native of this State, and was born in Brown Township, Franklin County, February 23, 1855. His father, Daniel AValker, was of New England birth and antecedents, born in the State of Vermont in the year 1818. He was twelve j'cars old when his parents became pioneers of Madison County, coming to this State in 1830, and here he met, and afterward married, Isabella, daughter of Mathias and Sarah Slyh, who were early settlers of this count}', where she was born.

After marriage, the Walkers located on a farm in Brown Township, situated on the banks of the Big Darby, Franklin Count}', where the father of our subject passed the remainder of his life, dying in 1887. He accumulated a comfortable property by his industry, and left behind him a golden record as a man and a citizen, who was true in all the relations that he sustained towards others, and was well worthy of the regard in which he was held by all who knew him. His wife survives him, and is now fifty-seven years old. They were the parents of four children, one daughter, Sarah J., and three sons, Frank, James H. and Price. Their daughter married J. L. Converse, and died in IHDO, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.

Our subject is the second child and second son of his parents, who reared him carefully under wholesome home influences. He attended the local schools of his native town, and by close study and oliservation was well equipped for any calling or any walk in life that he might choose to pursue. His inclinations led him to take up farming and stock-raising, and while with his father, with whom he remained until he was twent}'- three years old, assisting him in the management of his farm, he gained a thorough practical experience of agriculture in all its branches. When he was ready to settle on a farm of his own, he bought the beautiful place on which he resides in Canaan Township, and has here one hundred acres of very fine farming land, besides one hundred acres in his native township. A neat house, good barn and other necessary buildings are on his homestead, and he has every convenience for carrying on general farming. lie raises the finest breeds of horses, making a S[)ecialty of buying and selling Percheron draft horses and imported coach horses, and he also breeds them. He had four sales this last winter (1891-92) and some of his horses brought from $1,800 to $2,500 a piece. He has two Percheron stallions, valued at $2,500 and $1,(500, respectively. Our subject is also breeding the best trotting strains of horses to be found in this part of the State. He is also interested in raising fine Shropshire sheep and Short-horn cattle, and has his farm well stocked with both.

Mr, AValker was married May 9, 1879, to Miss Anna M., daughter of Francis and Mary Jones, who were born in Wales, and came to the United States in 1835. Mrs. Walker was born in 1851, in the same township in P^ranklin Count}' that is her husband's birthplace. Immediately after marriage, they established their home on the farm in Canaan Township, where they have ever since lived, and their pleasant household circle is completed by their two children, Blanche and Kenneth. Our subject has a high reputation in the business world as a perfectly honorable, straightforward, candid man, of irre[)roachable habits, outspoken in his opinions, and free-handed in the use of his means. In politics, he is identified with the Prohibitionists. In his social relations, he is a memljer of Lodge No. 157, K. P., at Plain City.

OLOMON M( CLIMANS. This representative farmer of Range Township, Madison Count}', is at i)resent engaged in farming and stock-raising on his fine estate, located one-half mile south of Danville. He is a native of this township, having been born August 15, 1835, and is the son of Isaac and Mary (Parker) McClimans. The father was born in Ross County, this State, March 23, 1805, and was al)out seven years of age when liis father, John McClimans, came to Range Township, and located on a piece of land on the Yankoetown and London Road, which i)roperty is still in the possession of the McClimans' family.

Isaac McClimans was given a good education, and here married our subject's mother. She was a native of this county, and received a fair education in a country school. The paternal grandfather of our subject was a native of Pennsylvania, and was of Scotch origin. At his death, he left a family of nine children, among whom he divided his estate of two hundred acres. They bore the respective names of George, John, William, Samuel, Isaac, David and James ; Margaret, who married William Johnson, and Sarah, who became the wife of Isaac llowsman.

The father of our subject was twice married, rearing a famil}' of four children b\' his first union, and nine In' his second. Our subject was the youngest of the first familv, iind had two sisters, Mary and Rebecca, and one brother, John. The mother of our subject was born in December, 1809, and died February 17, 1838, having been married just seven years. The father was very wealthy, and at his death left an estate of six hundred and eighty acres of land in Ranj,e Township. He was a Democrat in politics, casting his first vote for Andrew Jackson in 1836.

Solomon McClimans grew to manhood on the farm in Range Township, and made his home with his father until he was twenty-five years of age. October 15, 1861, lie was married to Eliza Ann Henry, who was born in Ross County, this State, June 14, 1841. She is the daughter of Hugh and Maria (Rogers) Henry, both natives of Ross County, and after her marriage witli our subject lived for live years on the home farm. In 1865, they purchased three hundred and eighteen acres, wliere thej^ now reside, upon which they removed the following 3^ear. In addition to the propert}' just mentioned, Mr. McClimans owns one hundred and fifty-seven acres one and one-half miles north of Danville, which he purchased in 1883.

To Mr. and IVIrs. IMcClimaus have been born three children: Herman Albertis, who married Mirte Yates, and resides in Range Township, where they have one son, Wilbur; Ella May and Charles William are at home. Though not a politician, Mr. McClimans casts his vote for Democratic candidates, and served his township as Trustee for eight j-ears. He has been School Director in the Danville district since locating here, and possesses the entire confidence of his friends and neighbors.

ynJJAM II. GUY. This well-known and honored representative of an old and prominent family of Madison County, of which he is a native, is one of its most progressive and successful farmers and stock-raisers, and is the proprietor of one of tlie most beautiful and valuable farms within its borders, the farm being perfect in its appointments, which are modern; its soil cultivated after the most a])i)roved methods of agriculture; and finely graded stock of noted breeds are in its pastures.

Mr. Guy, who resides on his farm five miles east of Mechanicsburg, was born in Pike Township, May 2, 1838, and has always made it his home. He is a son of William Guy, who was a native of Vermont, and came to Ohio with his parents, James and Mary Guy, when he was a small boy.

They were also natives of Vermont, and were of English descent. The mother of our subject was Adelaide FuUington in her maiden da3'S, and wasa native of Vermont. Her parents were George and Rebekah (Greeley) FuUington, her mother, who was born in Vermont, being a relative of the distinguished Horace Greeley. She was likewise of English descent, and was a small child when her parents brought her to Madison County, of which they were early settlers. Here she grew to womanhood, was married to the father of our subject, and they began their M^edded life on an unimproved farm in Pike Township.