Madison Township (part 20 of 30)

Mr. Guy worked assiduously to develop his land, first building a log house for a dwelling, in which he and his famil}^ lived until 1848, when he erected the good brick house in which he still makes his home. He is now an old man, who has passed the eighty ninth milestone of the long journey from the cradle to tlie grave, and he is now peacefully and calmly awaiting life's great end. He has been deprived of the companionship of his wife, who died in her seventy-sixth year. The}'^ were the parents of six sons and three daughters, six of whom are living: Edwin A., a resident of Champaign County; Henry C, who lives in Pike Township; William H.; C. W., a resident of Pike Township; Clara, wife of Charles Phellis; and Walter F., a resident of Pike Township; INIary J., who married John O. Dye, is dead; Rebekah, who married Charles W. Williams, is now deceased; Lewis died at the age of two 3'ears.

William H. Guy is the fourth child and third son of the famil}'. He early displayed good talents as a scholar, and was given a liberal education, attending first the district school of his native place, and afterward pursuing his studies at Mechanicsburgh and subsequently at Delaware. He was thus well fitted for any occupation in life that he might decide upon, and having been reared to that of a farmer, his tastes turned in that direction, and agriculture in its various branches has been his life work. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-eight j'ears old, gaining a deep insight into practical farming, and his father then gave him the farm upon which he now resides in his native township.

There were no buildings upon the place, and our subject may well take pride in the fact that the handsome, modern improvements that now adorn it and render it, with its picturesque surroundings, one of the finest estates in the count}-, are the result of his own labors. lie settled on his homestead three years after his marriage in the fall of 1866, and is constantly adding to its value by able management. He and his family are extensive land-holders, owning fifteen hundred and seventy acres of land of surpassing fertility, nearly all of which are in Pike Township. The buildings are of a high order of rural architecture, including ample barns, granaries, etc., and an elegant two and one-half story frame house, built in 1885, heated throughout with steam, and having all the conveniences of the bestconstructed city dwellings. The house is finely finished as to its interior and handsomely furnished, and the grounds aroixnd it are adorned with large evergreens and other evidences of a cultivated taste, which make the place a charm to the e^'c and a very pleasant featvue in the landscape. A view of this lovely home is elsewhere shown.

Mr. Guy is one of our most extensive stock raisers, keeping none but the best, and is noted far and wide for his fine herd of Short-horns, for his Slu'opshire sheep, for his Poland-China hogs, and for his valuable French coach horses. He is a man of a broad, cultured mind, of a frank and generous disposition, possessing firmness and resolution withal, and is truly public-spirited, delighting in the prosperity that his native county has attained, and using his influence to further its interests. He is a Republican, always loyal to his party, and has mingled in the public life of his community from time to time. He was Trustee and Assessor of the township for several years, and while serving in those capacities was potent in securing public improvements.

Mr. Guy and Miss Sarah M. Oyler were united in marriage September 27, 1866, and theirs is a congenial union, fraught with true happiness to themselves and their household and to all who have come under their influence in the passingyears. One son and two daughter have been born unto them, as follows: Charles Pliellis, a graduate of the High School at Mechanicsburgh, whence he went to the State University at Columbus, which he attended three years; Alice Rebekah, a graduate of the High School at INIechanicsburgh and of Ilarcourt Place Seminary at Gaini)ier, Ohio, and Eva M., a pupil in the same institution. Mrs. Guy was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., February 22, 1845, a daughter of William G. and Rel)ekah (Phellis) Oyler the father, a native of England' and the mother born in Vermont. She was a niece of Charles Phellis, Sr., by whom she was educated at the female seminary of Cleveland, Ohio. She came to Madison County when she was seventeen 3^ears old. A lady of rare excellence of character, she is gifted with tact and good taste, is an admirable housewife, and knows full well how to make home pleasant and happy.

)EV. THOMAS B. ATKINS, who resides in Plain City, was born in Preble County, Ohio, March 15, 1832. He is a son of Tliomas Atkins, a native of South Carolina, wlio came to Ohio in 18;>0, and located in the county where his son was afterward born. Later, he removed to Rush County, Ind., where he made his home on a farm until his death, which occurred in 181)1, when he reached the very advanced age of eighty-six. He was a prominent and official mem])er of the Presbyterian Church, and was of English descent. The family is noted for long life, and our subject's grandmother lived to reach the age of ninet3f-three.

Thirteen children made up the household into which our subject was born. The eldest one died in infanc}^, and the remainder grew to man's and woman's estate. Six of the familj- are now living, four sisters and two brothers. Our subject is the sixth child and fifth son in this large circle. His first education was obtained in the district schools of Rush County, Ind., in 1851, and later he attended the Rushville Academy for three 3'ears, taking a classical course, after which he entered the college at Monmouth, III., remaining for three j^ears, and there completing his classical course. During this time, he taught in connection with his own ]nirsuit of an education. In the spring of 1861, he was licensed to preach under the United Pres])yterian Cliurcii, and after four 3^ears in this connection, he was transferred to tlie Old-school Presbyterian Church. His first charge was at Newcastle, Pa., and afterward he served tlie churches at Mt. Carmel, Thornton, Bellbrook and Delaware, Itefore coming to Plain Cit}', where he has now been preaching for four years.

It was while residing at Bellbrook, Ohio, that the Rev. Mr. Atkins was united in marriage on the 10th of January, 1868, with Miss Carrie Morris, a native of Greene County, Ohio. They are the parents of one son, G. Glenn, who was born in 1869, and to whom they have given a liberal and professional education. At the age of nineteen, he graduated at the (Jliio State University at Columbus, and two years later took his diploma in the law school at Cincinnati. He is now taking a theological course at Yale College, at New Haven, Conn.

ATHEW W. MARK. One of the bestknown residents of Fayette County is Mr. Mark, whose birth occurred within its borders seventy-one years ago. He is at present residing in Concord Township, where he is engaged in superintending the cultivation of his fine tract of land. He is the son of Peter and Mary (Legore) ]VIark, natives of Pennsjdvania, where the father's birth occurred in 1776, and the mother's four years later.

The parents of our subject were married in the Keystone State, and came to Ohio in 1810, residing for a few years in Ross County. In 1815, they made their advent into Fa^-ette County and located on the tract of land which is the present property of our subject, and which was then in its original wildness. Neighbors were few and far between Avhen the elder Mr. Mark located upon his one hundred and sixty acres, which he set about industriously to improve. He departed this life in 1854, in which year the mother also died.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter JMark had born to them twelve children, only three of whom are living, three sons, one of whom resides in Iowa, one iu Missouri and our subject. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics, JNIr. Mark was an active Whig, He of whom we write was born August 30, 1821, on the old homestead, where he has passed his entire life. He commenced going to school when six 3^ears of age, but was permitted to attend only three months until reaching his fifteenth year. He aided his father in clearing and preparing the land for cultivation, and has watched with interest the gradual evolution of this country from its original wildness into beautiful and productive fields.

In 1842, Miss Hannah Kirkpatrick became the wife of our subject. She was the daugliter of John and Elizabeth (Bush) Kirkpatrick, both of whom are deceased. The father was a ver}' earl}' settler m Jasper Township, locating here in 1820. To them were born five children, only two of whom are living. Mrs. Mark was born September 16, 1825, in this township, and by her union with our sul)ject has become the mother of twelve children, nine of whom are living. One son, John W., was a soldier in the late war; he is at present residing in Pickaway County. Susan E., Mrs. Miller, makes her home in Nebraska; Elizabeth is Mrs. I. M. Sollars; P. Lewis was the next in order of birth; Rachael F. Slagle, Adine E.; EHie M., Mrs. Sea brook, resides in Nebraska; Annie L. and James L. P. Lewis is a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Our subject and his estimable wife are members in good standing of the above-named church, where Mr. Mark was Trustee for fifty years and Classleader for many years. He has been Sunday-school Superintendent, and contributes generously to the spread of the Gospel; at present he is serving as Steward. In politics, he of whom we write is a Republican and has served his fellow-towns^ men in the capacity of Road Supervisor, during wiiich time there was great improvement made in this district. He has been a member of the School Board of this locality' for nine years, and is also identified with the Township School Board.

two hundred and seventy-tlve acres, almost all of which has been placed under improvement. He worked hard and industriousl}^ during his earlier 3^ears, and at the present time is living in the full enjoyment of the results of his labors, surrounded by a host of friends and relatives. Duiing the late war he was drafted into the one hundred days' service, but was not accepted on account of physical disabilit}'.

'' OHN HENRY, who is engaged in the livery business in Circleville, and is an enterprising man, claims New York as the State of ^ his nativity. He was born on the 4th of March, 1847, in Steuben County, and is a son of Alex Henry, a native of Dublin, Ireland. When quite young, his father came to America. His first location was made in Canada, whence he removed to Maryland, and afterward went to New York. He there engaged in farming and stockraising, shipping stock (piite extensively. He married Elizabeth Dunlap, a native of Belfast, Ireland. In his political afliliations, he was a Democrat and in religious belief he was a Catholic. His death occurred in 1882, and his wife passed away in New York in 1884. In their family were eight children, six of whom are 3^et living.

The subject of this sketch was the fourth in order of birth. He was reared in the usual manner of farmer lads and his early education was supplemented l)y a course in the Academy. He remained at home until sixteen years of age, when, in 1863, he started Westward, traveling through Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He represented, as its traveling salesman, a large clothing house of New York City. His health falling him, he went to Texas in 1866, hoping to be benefited by a change of climate, and continued in business as a representative of the New York house. He was one of the first commercial travelers in Texas. He traveled by team all over that State, but his principal route was between Galveston and Houston. He spent two years in the Lone Star State and then retii'ed from that line of business. In 1868, he bougiit a hotel in Washington County, Iowa, which he operated for two years and then sold out. He was next again employed as a traveling salesman for the; firm for wliich he had formerly worked, his i-oute being tlirough Kansas, Nebraska and Missouii. lie emltarked in business in Circleville in 1K73, purchasing tiie livery stable of liechtell \' Stooker, and now has the largest and finest stable in the city, it being wellecjuipped with a nice line of carriages and turnouts, while his barns show some of the finest iiorses in this localitj'.

Mr. Henry was married in Circleville, in 1867, to Miss Maggie E. Feney, a native of this city. Six children have been born of this union: .Joseph F., who is engaged in business with his fatlier; Stephen J., Marie II., John E., Mary E, and James 1).

Mr. Henry owns a fine farm of one hundred acres on the Scioto Bottoms, Pickaway Township. This is a well-iinproved tra(!t of land, which he rents, and it jaelds to him a good income. His own pleasant home residence is situated on Franklin Street. In connection with his ))roperty, he owns a fine undertaking establishment, which he l)urchased in April, 1891. It is located on Court Street and he is now doing a good business in this line. In politics, Mr. Henry is a Democrat, and has served as a delegate to the county and State conventions. He is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and contributes liberally to its support. He is a pleasant, genial gentleman, well known throughout the community, and his personal aiipearancc is pleasing.

^/ EVI HOPKINS. This name will be imme- (^ diately recognized as that of one of the ' - ^, most prominent residents of Fa3x*tte County. He is a fine representative of the progressive farmer and his industry and perseverance have been rewarded, as his fertile and i)roductive farm will show. His estate, which is pleasantl}^ located in Madison Township, will compare favorably- with any in this section. Mr. Hopkins is a native of

Portrait And Eiographical Record

The father of our subject was born June 6, 1796, in Wasliington County, Pa., and was a lad of ten 3'ears when he came to Ross County with his parents. His father, the grandfather of our sultject, Jklward Hopkins, had purcliased three hundred acres of land, whicli, at Lhe time of liis death, was divided among his three sons. The maternal grandmother of our subject, Rebecca Marlin, was born on the Atlantic Ocean and was a relative of William Penn.

The mother of our sul)ject was born in ]\Iaryland in 1797, and came to Ohio with an elder sister when quite young, her parents being dead. She was married to Mathew Hopkins February 28, 1819, and became the mother of four children, of whom our subject was the youngest but one. Mrs. Hopkins departed this life September IG, 1827, when Lqv'i was three years of age. The father, April 3, 1828, was married a second time, which union resulted in the birth of four children.

Of the brothers and sisters of our sul)ject, Rel)ecca, the eldest, married Adam Day and died at Ilillsboro, Highland County, this State, leaving a family of seven cliildren, two of whom died in the Union army. William, the second child, was a soldier during the late war in the One Hundred and Fourteenth Ohio Infantry, and losing his life near \'icksburg, was buried on the banks of the Mississippi River. Our subject was the next in order of birtli, and Maria, who married John E. Bridwell at Leesburgh, Highland County, tliis State, was the youngest in the famil}-.

He of whom we write received a fair education in the common schools and began to do for himself on attaining his eighteenth .year, still making his home with his father. May 24, 1858, he was married to Miss Rachael A. King, of Fayette County, where she was born May 21, 1832, and was a daughter of John and Rachael (Hixon) King. Mr. Hopkins with his wife resided in Ross County and operated the old farm until the decease of his father, which occurred February 18, 1878. He received PHH) from his father's estate, and the first property which came into his possession was the two hundred acres which were contained in his present farm. His land is under thorough cultivation and the comfortable residence and numerous outbuildings attest to the thrift and industry of its owner.

The five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins are Marcella, who was born June 26, 1859, married Alvaro Taylor and has a family of five children; John Ellsworth, born June 25, 1862, makes his home in Pickaway County and is the father of two children; James Wilber, who was born October 5, 1866, is married and has one child; Harley Law'son, who was liorn December 11, 1870, is at home, and Celia, born October 8, 1865, died in infancy.

In politics, our subject in early life was an oldline Whig and cast his tii'st Presidential vote in 1848 for Gen. Tajdor. On the formation of the Republican party, he voted for Fremont, but is now a Prohibitionist. Although not in any sense an ollice-seeker, Mr. Hopkins did efficient service as Trustee in Buckskin Township, Ross County. With his wife and family, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which denomination he has been Steward, Trustee and Class-leader.

John King, the father of Mrs. Hopkins^ was born March 6, 1786, in Loudoun County, Va., and her mother was born in Ohio, April 12, 1792. They were married February 25, 1808, in Ross County, this State, and in 1813 came to this county and located on the farm where the father died. They had a family of seven sons and three daughters, viz.: Bennett, Sarah II.,Timoth3' II., John, ReuJien, Wesley, William, Elizabeth, Rachael A., and James C. Mrs. King died December 9, 1843, and May 24, 1845, her husband was married to Alcina Cherry, who departed this life in September, 1878. On his first marriage, Mr. King was dressed in a home-spun hunting shirt and buckskin breeches and moccasins made by himself out of the raw hide, he being a shoemaker. His bride was decked in a checkered or ci'oss-barred cotton, woven by her father, and her shoes were made by the bridegroom, Mr. King shooting the squirrels and tanning tiie hides out of which they were made. They went dii-ect from the altar to the sugar-camp, where the}' held their infare. Their first house was made of round poles, ciapboaicl roof, puncheon floor, and cliimne}' made of sticks and mud, serving the double purpose of heat and light. The furniture used in this rude dwelling was of the most primitive construction, the cupboard being made of split boards resting on pins in the wall and holding a few pewtei^ i)lates, wooden knives and forks, w^ooden bowls, a gourd and liunting-knife. The bread was baked in the ashes and the pies l)aked on leaves. Mr. and iMrs. King were members of the JNIethodist Episcopal C'iiurch and many times entertained the itinerant preaclier. In 18'2(),]Mr. King was licensed to exhort, nnd in 1823 was ordained a Deacon and ten years later an Elder, which otlice he held until his decease, February 4, 18G8, having been a minister for forty ^ears.

ylLLIAM H. MORRIS was a native of Pickaway County, born September 20, 1835, a son of one of its early settlers, and his death, August 2, 1890, deprived his community of the services of a valued citizen, who liad been active in 'ts agricultural and other interests. He was a sou of Ezekiel and Catherine (Bowman) Morris, who were among the first to settle in Walnut Township.

Our subject passed his lioyhood days in very much the same way that other farmers' boys did in pioneer times, and ni early life he gave his attention to farming. Later, he had control of a flour mill, and beside manufacturing flour did a thriving grain business. He was much prospered and acquired a valuable property. He did much to develop the interests of the township, and took pride in the steady growth of his native county, materially adding to its wealth by his industr^^ and business energy.

Mr. Morris attended the district school in his youth, but he was mostl}' self-educated in the truest sense of that term, ever making good use of his intellectual faculties, and being gifted with tliat plain common sense that often serves a man far better than mere book learning. His name stood high in financial circles, and his reputation was untarnished. He was well informed in politics, and was a Democrat from beginning to end. When death fell upon iiim in the midst of an active and useful life, he was greatly missed, not only in the home circle, where he was all that a kind husband and father could be, l>ut also in the business world of which he had formed a part.

Our subject was eminently hapi)y in his domestic life among his wife and children. His marriage with INIiss JMary J. Cromley was solemnized March 4, 18(18, and of their union three children survive: Arthur C., Clarence E. and Mary A.

Mrs. Morris was born January 15, 1812, in Pickaway Count3', and is a daughter of AVilliam and Sarah Cromley, early pioneers of Walnut Township, of whom an account ai)pears in the biography of her brother, the Hon. T. E. Cromley. Mrs. Morris is the owner of four hundred and tiiirty acres of land, and under lier able management her property yields her a comfortable income. She is a ladv of high character and standing in the community, possessing many pleasing attributes that have won her many friends, and she is an active member of society.

ELOS R. GRAHAM. It is with pleasure that we record a life sketch of one who is so prominent, both as an old resident and as a brave and loj'al soldier of his coun- Mr. Graham, whose home is in Scioto Township, Pickaway County, was born here, August 10, 1810, and his father, Alonzo D. Graham, who was born in New York in 1814, was a son of William Graham, a New Yorker of Scotch descent. The grandfather lived upon a farm, which he carried on until his death at the age of sixty-five. He was a Whig in his political afliliations.

The father of our subject was reared upon a farm, and learned the trade of a Ijrick-niason when eighteen years of age. In 1839, he came to Ohio with liis brother-in-law, Richard Clark. Each of these young men liad a horse, and, putting them together, they made a team with which the_y jour- neyed Westward being two weeks on the way. Mr. Graham bought one hundred and ninety-eight acres of land in the woods, and building a log cabin, proceeded to improve his farm. He was a hard worker and devoted himself to clearing his farm in the winter and working at his trade in the summer. He was an active member of tlie Baptist Church, and a leader therein, and politically was first a Whig and afterward a Republican. He lived to be seventy j^ears old and died in 188-4.

The mother of our subject, Martha Clark, was born in New York in 1819. She became the mother of nine children, seven of whom are still living, namely: Delos R., Melissa A., Albert R,, Sophia, Malvina, Ida and Charles. She died at the age of sixty years, and was deepl}' mourned in social and church circles, having been an active member of the Baptist Church. Her father, Richard Clark, was a native of Rhode Island, and a farmer, who moved to New York previous to his marriage and brought his family to Ohio in 1837, locating in this township, and developing a farm of fift}^ acres. He died at the age of ninety years. He was a Bai)tist in religious matters, and a Whig in politics.

The subject of this sketch was here reared upon a farm, and remembers well seeing herds of deer near his father's home when a boy. His education was gained in the subscription school of that da}', in the old log schoolhouse that had an open fii'cplace and slab benches. At the age of twentyone, he began life for himself, Init soon left the avocations of peace for the camp and the march, as he enlisted August 16, 1861, in Company H, Tiiirtieth Ohio Infantry. He was mustered in at Camp Chase and sent to Virginia.

Eight days after entering that State, the regiment i)articii)ated in a figlit at Carnafax Eerry. Numerous skirmishes engaged their efforts from time to time, and they took part in the battles of the second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam, and were with Sherman at the siege of Vicksburg, and later in the battle at Jackson, Miss., and in the conflict at Chattanooga. Later, thev took part in the famous Georgia Cami)aign, where they were in conflict evciy day until their term of service expired, and were mustered out of service

September 13, 1864. The young hero would gladly have re-enlisted, but was not considered available as a soldier on account of physical disability.

Having returned home to Pickaway County, the young man decided to go farther West, and spent 1866 to 1877 working on a farm, and in a sawmill in Kansas, after which time he returned again to Ohio, He was married October 16, 1870, to Miss Emma Welsh, of Eairfield County, Ohio, who was born in that county, July 12, 1819. They iiave only one child, Araminta, who is now the wife of Archibald Griffey, of Commercial Point, and is the mother of one child, Alda.

Mr. Graham has a fine property, consisting of one hundred and ten acres, most of which is in an improved condition, and has been cleared and cultivated by himself. Here he carries on mixed farming, raising both grain and stock, and has made considerable of a specialty of raising draft horses. The United Brethren Church is the religious body with which Mr. and Mrs. Graham are connected, and of which he is a Trustee, and they both take an active interest in its affairs. His political views are in harmony with the doctrines of the Republican party, and he is an efficient member of the Grand Army Post at Ashville.

NDREW S. BELL, whose sketch now invites attention, is proi)rietor of the AYeblier farm, making a specialty of breeding Jersey cattle. He occupies a prominent place among the stock-raisers of Madison County, and has won success by the earnestness with which he has pursued his calling. His farm is located in Oak Run Township, and is supplied with all the comforts of life, and made cheerful and attractive by the good tastes of himself and his estimable wife.

Our subject is a native of this county, having been born in Fairfield Township, November 12, 1846, and is a son of Thomas and Susan (Montgomery) Bell. The father, who was a native of Cumberland, England, was born July 14, 1794, and came to America when twenty-three years of age. He was twice married, and became the father of eight cliiklren, of wliom our subject is tlie second in order of birth of the four included in the second family. His mother, who was born March 18, 1809, in Ross County, this State, was the daughter of Hugh and Catherine Montgomery. She accompanied her parents to Madison County, where she grew to mature years, and was married to Mr. Bell, April 21, 1844. The father died February 3, 1875, when in his seventy-ninth year.

He of whom we write spent his boyhood days on the farm and in attendance at the common schools, beginning for himself when sixteen years of age b}' working out on farms by the month. He was thus engaged for three or four years, and then rented his father's place in Fairfield Township until the parents removed to what is now his present estate in 1874. His property includes one hundred and fiftj'-four acres of excellent land, fifty acres of which he has cleared himself. He devotes his time and attention to the breeding of Jersey stock, many of his animals being registered. Among these is "Miss Clifford," No. 27,962, in the A. J. C. C. Herd Book, which made a record of seventeen pounds fifteen and one-half ounces of butter in seven da3^s. Mr. Bell also owns her daughter, "Miss Clifford Second," registered as No. 56,149, whose record is sixteen pounds four and one-half ounces of Initter in seven days, and " Casta Belle," No. 56,148, whose record is fourteen pounds and fifteen ounces of butter in seven days. In addition to these fine animals, he owns five daughters of " Miss Clifford," which are rapidly coming to the front.

Our subject has always been a lover of fine animals, but did not give his attention to Jersey stock until liis wife urged him to invest in that breed of animal, and, indeed, he gives to her the credit of bargaining for the first Jersey in 1881. He ships his cream to Columbus, and in keeping an account of the product of his animals finds that they yield him over $100 per head per year.

The lady to whom our siiliject was married, November 11, 1874, was Miss Esther Ella, daughter of Job and Eleanor (Hunt) Edwards. She was born in Fairfield Township, this county. June 19, 1853.

In politics, Mr. Bell is a Re[)ul)lican, and lias served on the School Board for a number of years, also as Supervisor for one term. Trustee for four or five terms, and Assessor and Treasurer one year each. He was elected Director of the County Infirmary for a term of three years, and has been a delegate to the county and congressional (conventions many times.

W/OSEPH SHOEMAKER. The first land entered in Salt Creek Townshii), Pickaway County, was in May, 1801, when the ^^^ father of our subject made an entry of land, and the patent issued to him bore the date April 20, 1802, and was signed by President Jefferson. Subsequently, this pioneer took up claims to large tracts of Government land in other portions of Pickaway County, as well as in Fairfield County, which he developed from its primitive condition. He removed his wife and children to the claim in Salt Creek Township, and there remained until death terminated his useful career, about 1814. He was in the War of 1812, returning from the service in feeble health and never fully recovered from the effects of exposure and the hardships of army life.

The maiden name of the mother of our subject was Elizabeth Iluy, and she was a native of Berks County, P.I., where her huslmnd was also liorn. After the death of Mr. Shoemaker, she was united in marriage with Dr. Ballard, who was an early settler of Pickaway County, coming here in 1817, and continuing in practice for man}^ years. Mrs. Ballard was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church and lived a consistent Christian life until called hence, in 1862. The Doctor survived until 1878. Of her first union three children were born, but Joseph is the only one now living.

In the village of Tarlton, our subject was born February 8, 1808. His schooling was gained in the pioneer log schoolhouse witli its limited advantages, the academy- at Lancaster and the schools of Circleville. When his education was completed, he was engaged for one term as a teacher, receiv- ing $50 ill compensation for liis services. He had been reared on a farm and had a love for that occupation, which induced him to enter it for his life calling. In connection with general farming, he was interested in stock-raising, and was accustomed to drive hogs to Baltimore, the journey occupying fifty-six da3'S. He also made occasional trips over the mountains with cattle, and through these journeys gained a fund of experience which was lielj)ful to him in later years.

May 22, 1832, Mr. Shoemaker was united in marriage with Eliza W. Carpenter, a native of Vermont, who accom[)anied her parents to Athens, Ohio, and was engaged as a school teacher prior to her marriage. After more than a quarter of a century of wedded life, she passed away in 1858. She was the mother of four children, namely: Otis B., deceased; Cynthia S., wife of Henry K. Miller, of Greenfield, Ohio; Mary E., who married the Rev. T. R. Taylor, Presiding Elder of the Chillicothe (Ohio) District; and Anna E., the widow of Joseph Ward.

The second marriage of our subject, June 2, 1862, united him with Miss Nancy C. Meeks, a native of West Virginia, and they are the parents of two children: John W., who is married and lives ill Tarlton; and Joseph, who is at home. First an old-line Whig and later a Republican, Mr. Shoemaker has always favored those issues which will elevate society and promote the interests of his fellow-citizens. In 1832, he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and during the sixty 3'ears that have come and gone since then he has labored for the upbuilding of the church. He has served as Trustee, Steward, Class-leader, and was Superintendent of the Sunday-school about twenty years. He has also been a delegate to annual conferences and has contributed liberally to religious enterprises. A firm supporter of temperance, he never used tobacco in any form, and in the early days never furnished liquor in harvest times, as was the universal custom.

The home farm of Mr. Shoemaker adjoins the village of Tarlton and consists of two hundred and fifty acres, ])esides which he owns one hundred and fifty acres in Fairfield County, directly north of Tarlton. The homestead is watered bv

Salt Creek and Hay Run, and is in a high state, of cultivation. The brick residence is one of the old landmarks of the country, erected in 1834, and is a substantial and roomy dwelling. Farming has been the life calling of Mr. Shoemaker, with the exception of two 3'ears spent in the mercantile business at Tarlton.

The parents of Mrs. Shoemaker were William and Nancy (A^incent) Meeks, both Virginians, who died in 187-1 and 1861 respectively. They were descendants of one of the F. F. V's and were peoi)le of worth and kindliness of heart. Of their twelve children, eight are living at the present time. In her religious belief, Mrs. Shoemaker adheres to the faith of her parents and is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in the work of which she is quite active. She is a lady of culture and refinement, devoted to the welfare of her family and prominent in the social circles of the community.

ISS HANNAH E. LEAVELL. This work would fail in its idea of placing before I" its readers and patrons in Faj^ette County the life history of its noted men and women, were we to omit the name of Miss Leavell, who is a native of Madison Township. She is at present superintending the operation of five hundred and fifty acres of land, a portion of which is the property of her sister in St. Louis. She is gifted with physical and intellectual activity, decision of purpose and calm judgment, which traits have been very useful to her in the conduct of her affairs.

]\Iiss Leavell was born on the place whei-e she is at l)resent residing, and is the daughter of Maj. John and Cynthia A. (Hedges) Leavell. Her father was born in Culpeper County, Va., in 1775, and came to Ohio when a lad of eight or nine years from Kentucky, whither they had removed. He received his title of Major in the War of 1812, and was present at the battle of St. Clair, where his brother Gabriel was killed. The parents of our subject were raarried in Pickiiwny County, this State, and at tbe time of his decease in 1854, Mr. Leavell owned nearly one thousand acres of hind in Madison Township, Fa3'ette County. The children comprised in the parental family were Mary Ann, who married William Clarriage; Cornelius G., who resides in Madison Township; John was next in order of birth; Ik-njamin F. was the fourth child; William C. died in infancy; Nancy M. is a practicing physician and makes her home in St. Louis; and Hannah E., who is the youngest of the family.

The original of this sketch received a commonschool education, and made her home with friends in Pickaway County for six years after her mother's decease, which occurred in 1834. She now cultivates her large estate in a most intelligent and profitable manner, having had charge of the same since 1888. Possessing marked force of character and unswerving honesty, no resident of the county enjoys greater esteem than she and no one has proved to be more thoroughly reliable and trustworthy.

W?ACOB Z. VALENTINE. This gentleman, who is one of the oldest native-born residents of Pickaway County, is also one of the prominent and successful farmers within the limits of Circleville Township. His estate is under fine cultivation, for he believes that the best methods and latest improvements in the wa}' of farm implements bring him in the largest returns. Not the least among the substantial buildings on his place is a large, commodious brick residence in which he intends to spend his declining years, in the quiet enjoyment of the prosperity which his early toil has assured. Although in his eighty-fourth year, he is hale and hearty, and his life has been such that he bears the good-will of all who know him.

Jacob Z. Valentine was born in Pickaway County, August 22, 1808, and was the son of John Valentine, who was born in Frederick Count}', Md., in 1781, and removed to this county in 1805. The grandfather of our subject, Jacob Valentine, was born, lived and died in Maryland. Previous to locating here on the date above mentioned, John ^'alentine had visited Ohio and taken up Government land for himself and brother. He was married in 1804 to 3Iargaret Zigger, whose birth occurred in Bucks County, Pa. Her father, Jacob Zigger, was also a native of that State and came to this county in 1802, having visited this section previously and entered land where the city of Circleville now stands. He was the father of a large farail}' and was one of the earliest settlers in this locality'.

At the time the father of our subject made this county his home, it was thinlj' poi)ulated, wild animals, especially deer, being very plentiful in those early days. He lived to see a large portion of his tract of land put under cultivation and died in 1845. His wife had preceded him to the better land some years. The}' were both members in good standing of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The original of this sketch was the eldest of the parental family of eight children, all of whom are deceased with the exception of himself and his brother Israel, who makes his home in Circleville. His educational advantages, like those of most pioneer youths, were limited, l)ut he acquired enough learning to give him an impetus to i)ursue his studies alone. The primitive schoolhouse contained an old-fashioned fireplace at one end of the room, with slab seats and a puncheon floor. As soon as he was old enough to work, our sul)ject began clearing the land and chopping wood. He was employed some by other parties, but during the busy season aided his father in cultivating the home farm.

When starting out in life on his own account, Jacob Z. Valentine purchased one hundred and fifty-four acres of land in Circleville Township, upon which he located in 1845, and where he has since made his home. He was married in 1844 to Elizabeth, daughter of George Myers, a native of Penns3dvania. Mrs. Valentine had previously been married to David Young and passed from this life in 1881, aged sevent3'-five 3-ears. One child was born to our subject and his wife, a son, Jacolj, who died in his twent3'-seventh year. He had been married to Sarah, daughter of Bently and

Mr. Valentine has always voted the Democratic ticket, casting his first vote for ''Hickory" Jackson. He has been the recipient of many local positions of responsibility and trust, all of which he has filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned. He united with the Evangelical Lutheran Church soon after reaching his majority, and has been a zealous member of that body since, serving in the capacity of Elder for man}' years.

The landed estate of Mr. A'alentinc comprises two hundred and six acres, all of which have been accumulated by his persistent industry and good judgment, as he started out in life a poor bo}'. The details of improvement and the gradual evolution from the original state of the land to its present prosperous air of rural life, is as familiar to him as his own dail}' life, and all his early associations are connected with the district in which he is now a resident and where his friends are as numerous as his acquaintances.

Ill (- - , Sterling, was born in Darby Township, ^^J^ Pickaway County, July 21, 1817. His father, Absalom AVilson, was born in A^irgmia, and was brought to Ohio when two years of age, his home being in Madison Count3\ He followed farming throughout his life, his death occurring in Pleasant Township, Madison Count}', November 9, 1883. He married I^lizabeth Alkire, a native of Pickaway Count}'. Unto them were born six children, all of whom are yet living: John R. resides with his wife and two children on the old homestead; George is the next younger; Henry makes his home upon a part of the old farm in Pleasant Township with his wife and two children; INIrs. Elizabeth Robinson, of INIonroe Township, Pickaway County, has four children; Mrs. Wilson

Bazler resides in Columbus and has one child; Charles A. is a school teacher and owns fifty -two acres of land in Pleasant Township. He has also married and has three children.

The subject of this sketch spent his boyoood days upon his father's farm and acquired a common-school education. For a number of years he engaged in farming and stock-raising with his father and brother. He was married, November 26, 1868, to Miss Louisa Bell, who was born in Darby Township, Pickaway County, December 23, 1846, and is a daughter of John W. and Susan A. (Henderson) Bell, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ross County, Ohio. The father died in 1861, and the mother met her death by accident. She was run ov^er by a train on the Cincinnati & Columbus IMidland Railroad, about two miles above Harrisburgh.

For many years after his marriage, Mr. Wilson continued to engage in farming and met with excellent success in his undertakings. He is industrious and enterprising, and was ranked among leading agriculturists of the community, but in order to better educate his children, he removed to Mt. Sterling in October, 1887, renting his farm. He then embarked in his present business and has since been engaged in undertaking. Mr. Wilson attended the Oriental School of Embalming, at Columbus, Ohio, from which institution he received a diploma. He still owns one hundred and two acres of land in Pleasant Township, and one hundred and three acres in Darlty Township, Pickaway County.

The family circle numbers four sons and a daughter: William Edward, born in Pleasant Township, December 18, 1870, attended the Columbus Medical College, also the Eclectic IMedical College of Cincinnati, where he pursued courses of lectures on embalming. He also attended the Egyptian School of Embalming, from which he received a diploma in November, 1891, and is now connected in business with his father. John A. was born in Pleasant Township, November 1, 1872; Ida E. was born November 25, 1874; R. B. Hayes, November 23, 1876; and Walter, on the 7th of November, 1878.

first vote in 18()8, for U. S. Grant. He has never been an otHce-seeker. He served as a niemlier of the lioard of Healtli, but refused to serve a second term when ai)pointed l)}^ tlie council to that [)osition. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows' society and tlie Encampment, and lias filled all the chairs in the last two named. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, to which his eldest son and daugliter also belong. The family is well and favorably known in Mt. Sterling and vicinity and has many friends.

EVl RUNKLE was born in one of the pioneer homes of Pickaway County, March 13, 1834, and is now one of the prosi)erous and well-to-do farmers, with a finely improved farm on section 3, Walnut Tow^nship. He is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Kroninger) Runkle,who were well known among the early settlers of this region, and of whom mention is made in the biography of his brother Henry, who is represented in this volume.

Our subject was reared to manhood nnder wholesome home intluences on his father's farm in Walnut Township, and has done much pioneer labor in his life, both in assisting his father and on his own account. He is mainly self-educated, having learned from oliservation, experience and reading more than was taught in the primitive schools of his day, which were held in rude log cabins with slab seats and boards placed against the wall, on wooden pins driven into the logs, to serve as desks upon which to write. He early became familiar with all kinds of farm work, and has managed his farm since it came into his possession with great skill, making its one hundred and eightyfour acres of rich soil return him abundant harvests in repayment for liis care and toil. Suitnble buildings adorn the place, which is also am[)l3' supplied with good machinery, and everything about it wears an air of comfort and thrift pleasant to behold.

whereby he has l)een greatly benefited, September 1,5, 18,'').5, by his marriage on that date to INIiss Lydia Hall, who is also a native of Walnut Township. She was liorii Ajtril 1,5, 1.S36, to David and Elizal»eth Hall, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Walnut I'ownshii). Kurtiier mention is made of them in the sketch of their son, Peter Hall, on another page of this volume.

Our subject is a man of good parts and sterling sense, and is never backward in helping forward all good causes that will in an}' way advance the welfare of his native township and county, much of wdiose growth he has witnessed, and whose pioneer scenes he can recall vividly. In his political views, he is j're-eminently a Democrat, and stands firmly by his party whate'er betides. Mrs. Runkle, who is a sincere Christian, is a devoted member of the Lutheran Church.

MEINHARD VAN HP:YDE, a leading insurance agent of Circleville, was born in ^^^ Pyrmont, Germany, May 14, 1832, and is a son of Bernhard and Caroline (Meinberg) Van He3de. The father was born in 1783, and served nnder Napoleon in the war with Russia in 1812. He was a merchant of Pyrmont, and engaged in tlie manufacture of knitted goods, doing a wholesale business. He was a meml)er of the Lutheran Church, and died at the age of eighty-five years. The year previous to his death he was visited l»y our su]»ject, who returned to his native land to see his aged father. The mother had died in 18,57. In the family were eleven children, eight of whom grew to mature years, while foiu' are yet living. Three came to America: William, who for several 3'ears was a resident of Circleville, removed to New Streetsviile, where he served as Mayor, and spent his last days. Frederick died in Cincinnati.

Our subject attended school between the ages of six and fourteen years, and was then employed in a large cigar factory for three years. He then spent six 3'ears as a traveling salesman, traveling all over German}'. In 1854, with permission of his Government, he came to America to escape six years of military service. He ci'ossed the Atlantic from Bremen on the sailing-vessel '- Betta," which foundered on the return trip. Thc}'^ were sixt3'-three da3'S in making the voyage, and landed in Baltimore. INIr. "N^an He^'de came at once to Cireleville, where, with his brothers, he engaged in importing woolen and cotton hosiery- from German}' for two years. Later, the}^ engaged in tlie wholesale li(]uor business, and built a large distillery, engaging in the manufacture of liquor until 1862, when tliey lost ¥100,000 liy lire. In connection with his brother "NYilliam, our subject tlien engaged as a wholesale dealer until 1878.

In 1856, :Mr. \\in Ileyde wedded JMiss Mary Sassaman, a native of Pennsylvania, and unto them were born six children: Bernhard, a cigar manufacturer, of Urbana; George, a jeweler, who died at the age of twenty-one; Heni'y, who is engaged in business with his father; Harry, attending High School; Alice, wife of D. Niles, of Jackson Township; Lillie, who is attending High School; and Minnie, who completes the famil}'.

Mr. Van He^de was one of the incorporators of the first German Building and Loan Association, and has been its Treasurer from its organization in 1865. He is now Treasurer of the Germania and New Citizen Building and Loan Association, which handled in one 3'ear $130,000. He represents the leading insurance companies, including the old Royal and the old North American. He owns a business block, fort^'-four feet front and three stories in height, and has twelve acres of fine land adjoining the cit}'. An elegant residence stands upon it, and the place is valued at!i!l3,000. Mr. Van Heyde laid out the addition to Cireleville which bears his name, and in 1880, when the coal mines were opened, he and his brother William laid out the city of New Streetsville, and built the first house there. He is a publicspirited and progressive citizen, and has the uj)- building of the community at heart. He was a Director of the Infirmary from 1880 until 1886, and was President of the Board when they erected the Children's Home on the same farm. In jwlitics, he is a Democrat, has been a delegate to various State conventions of his part}', and served as a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and has contributed liberall}' to its support.

SCAR McLELLAN, City Marshal, is one of the prominent citizens of Washington C. IL, to the growth of which he has materially contributed. In April, 1888, he was first elected to the position which he is now efficiently filling, and has been re-elected every two 3'ears since, a fact which af itself indicates meritorious service. Erom childhood, he has been known to the citizens of Eayette County, whose confidence he has always retained, and who regard him as one of the most public-spirited citizens of the community.

Mr. McLellan was born on a farm, one mile west of the city of AVashington C. H., October 12, 1850. His father, William McLellan, was born in Augusta, Me., and there grew to a stalwart and vigorous manhood. Desirous of improving his condition, he resolved to seek a home in the West, as Ohio was called in the early years of this century. Accordingly, in company with B. Latham, he left his native State, and not having money enough to pay for transi)ortati()n, the two courageous 3'oung men walked the entire distance from Maine to Ohio.

Arriving in Eayette Count}', William McLellan worked at his trade, that of a mason and plasterer, for a number of years. He aided in the erection of many of the old buildings of Washington C. IL, and helped to build the first brick court house of the county. In this city, he was married to Miss Margaret Wright, wlio aided him in the accumulation of a competency, and was a devoted wife and affectionate mother. During their later years, the}' removed to a farm near Washington C. H., where they still live.

time of his marriage, January 6, 1875, when Miss Anna Reif, of Washington C. H., became liis wife. He then loeaterl in the eit}'. and engaged in various occupations, being for four ^ears an employe in tlie Fire Department. In .Tune, 1887, lie resigned tlie latter position, and in April of the ensuing 3'ear was elected City^ INIarshal. He served with such marked eMiciency that he was re-elected in April, 1890, and is still filling the position to the general satisfaction. As a competent and efficient jHiblic official, he has the respect and confidence of his fellow-citizens. He still remains a volunteer member of the Fire Company, and, socially, is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Modern Woodmen of America.

Mr. and Mrs. McLellan are the parents of one daughter, Ma}', a bright and beautiful child. They occupy a prominent social position, and have a host of warm personal filends in Washington C. H. and vicinit}'.

*i|| ACOR L. SMITH, the owner of a fine farm located in Range Township, ]\radisf>n ,^^ , County, is a well-to-do farmer and owns a ^^^ handsome propert_y, located two and onehalf miles from Sedalia. He was born in Monroe County, Ya., July 22, 1844, to Thomas and Mildred H. (Faudree) Smith, natives of Western Virginia. The father, who enjoyed the respect of his fellow-townsmen, died when our subject was two years of age.

Jacob L. Smith was the youngest but one in a family of ten children, eight of whom were boys. The mother on the death of her husband kept her family together, our subject contributing his mite to their supjwrt. He received a limited education, and when seventeen years old, entered the service of his country by joining Company K, Twentysecond ^'irginia Infantry, and fought in the Confederate ranks for two years as a member of that regiment. He was then transferred to Company A, and participated in many battles, among which were Lewisburg, W. ^'a.; Brush Mountain, Fayetteville, Kanawha Falls; Charleston, W. Va.; Raleigh, Avington, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Floyd's Mountain. He was never wounded during all that period, hut May 9, 1864, at the last-named place, was taken jirisoner and sent to C*amp Chase, where he was held six months. The first three months he had plenty to eat, l)ut fared very poorly during the rest of his confinement. He was paroled by giving bond to remain in the North till the war should be over, and returned home December 25, 1864.

On leaving the nrmy, Mr. Smith came to Range Township, Madison County, where his uncle, John Faudree, was living, and for a time was engaged in working out by the month. He then rented property, and for the following three years was engaged in breaking and training colts, in addition to farming. February 7, 1867, he was married to MissLetitia Whiteman, of Stokes Township, Madison County, where she was l)orn November 15, 1848. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Richard and Lucinda (Hayes) Whiteman, and after her marriage moved with our subject to their present farm, which they rented at that time of her father. The estate includes one hundred and sixty-nine acres, one hundred and ten of which were presented to them by Mr. Whiteman. The log house in which Mr. and Mrs. Smith lived for many 3'ears is still standing on the place and is used as a tenant dwelling. The property when it came into his possession was mostly wood land, but l)y i)ersistent industr}' he has cleared, tiled and placed the farm under excellent tillage, erecting thereon a fine residence and all the necessary ])arns and outbuildings.

The two children l)orn to our sul)ject and his wife are Anna, who was born Noveml)er 29, 1867, and died June 12, 181)8; James Alvin, who was l)orn September 28, 1871. has been given a good education and is still under the parental roof. In politics, Mr. Smith votes with the Democratic party, which he has rei)resented at various times as a delegate to county conventions. He has also been a member of the School Board for a number of years, and in all points is counted as one of the I'epresentative men of the township. With his wife, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal

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Of the eight bo,vs included in the parental family, seven are still living, and, with one exception, make their liome in this State. They are respectively R. T. P., who resides in Van Wert County; Lewis F., who makes his liomo in Charleston, Clarke County; Major W. and Joseph, who live in Big Plains, Madison County; Allen N., who makes his home in Stokes Township, Madison County; Alexander B. who lives in Pulaski County, W. Ya. IMa}' C., Mrs. Faudree, died in Stokes Township, in 1889, leaving four children. Another sister, Mrs. Sarah Porter, makes her home at Five Points, Pickaway County. The mother of our subject died October 12, 1883. The Whiteman family are old residents of this State, some of its representatives coming here as early as 1800.

USTTN S. IIUTSON, a farmer and stockraiser residing in Paint Township, Madi- * son County, was born in Stokes Township August 14, 1839, and is a son of John K. and Hannah (Mahafa) Ilutson. His father was a native of Kentucky, and with his parents came to Ohio when about twelve years of age. The grandfather was of English birth. The father was a selfmade man financially, and a very pi'ominent citizen. He was really the founder of South Solon, and owned three hundied and forty-nine acres of land near that place. The family numbered six sons and six daughters, of whom three sons and four daughters grew to mature years: Eveline l)ecame a teacher at the early age of fifteen, and died while teaching the first school in Greene County, r)hio; Flavins was a soldier of the Thirty-eighth Ohio Infantry, and died of wounds received in the service; Mrs. Jane Gaskill is living in South Solon with her two sons; Angeline Colburn is married, and makes her home in Elizabeth, N. J.; and INIrs. Sarah Eachus is living in Paint Township, and has six children.

earn his own livelihood, making his home with his brother-in-law. On the 16th of September, 1861, he joined the bo_ys in blue of Company B, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, and ])articii)ated in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Murfrcesboro, Atlanta and many others. He received a slight wound in the shoulder at tlie last-named battle. He faithfully served four years, and was honorably discharged in September, 1865. He was a valiant soldier, ever found at his post of duty, and may well l)e proud of his army record.

Soon after his return home, Mr. Hutson was joined in wedlock with INIiss Frances Jessie Curtis, who was born in London, April 24, 1842. He began farming on the Buffenburg Farm in Paint Township, and in 1867, removed to the old homestead, where he has since resided. He purchased one hundred and nine acres of land in 1882. His residence was destroj-ed b}' fire in August, 1890, but the following year he rebuilt. He has a good farm and is an enterprising and industrious man, who has won success through his own efforts.

Mr. Hutson and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, in which he holds the oltice of Trustee. He is also Superintendent of the Sunday-school, and takes quite a prominent part in church work. He has been a member of the School Board for twent3'-eight j^ears, and the cause of education finds in him a warm friend. In politics, he was formerly a Republican, but for the past eight years has voted the Prohibition ticket. He served for three years as Township Trustee. Mr. Hutson is widely and favorably known in this community, and ranks among the leading farmers and stock-raibCi'S.

EY. R. M. DALBEY came to Fayette County from Springfield, Ohio, in the year 1875, having been ajjpointed by the Ohio Annual Conference of the Methodist Protesttant Church as pastor of Washington Circuit. He was born in Greene Count}^ in August, 1816. He was first licensed to preach in the Methodist Church in 1835, and followed the itineracy forty years.

He was the son of the Rev. Joel Dalbey, Sr., a pioneer preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and afterwards one of the organizers and charter members of the Methodist Protestant Church. His grandfather, Richard Dalbey, was a native of France, and settled in Virginia many years before the Revolution, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. On his mother's side. Rev. R. M. Dalbe}' was descended from Joseph Smith, who came with William I'enn's second colony to Pennsylvania. Joseph Smith was a Welshman.

Elizabeth Amgil Dalbey, wife of the su])ject of this sketch, was a native of Thirsk, England, and the daughter of the Rev. Robert Harrison, an English Wesle^an minister, and Mar}- Harrison. She had but one sister, Mary, who died in England, and was l)uried in the old Thirsk cemetery. Her eldest brother, William, remained at Otley, England, until his death. The brothers who accompanied their parents and sister to America were John, Joseph, Robert, Thomas, Peter and Hon. Richard A. Harrison. Four of the brothers were Methodist ministers. Hon. R. A. Harrison is in the practice of law at Columbus. The Rev. Thomas Harrison was for some time one of the Indiana State educators, and President of INIoore's Hill College. Mrs. R. M. Dalbey attended school in a structure built on the ruins of Mowbrey castle, and was but twelve 3'ears of age when she came to America.

After the death of Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Dalbey, which occurred at the parsonage about four miles west of Washington C. H., the family l)ecame somewhat separated, owing to the duties of tiieir various callings. Joel H. Dalbey was in the active itineracy in the Methodist Protestant Church, and did not relinquish his labors until forced to do so by long and severe illness. A. F. Dalbey- and .Tohn L. Dalbey are members of the Cincinnati Conference of the Methodist Elpiscopal Church. C. R. Dalbey followed the carpenter's trade until he took up his present occupation in Washington. W. R. Dalliey was for many 3'ears connected with the Fayette County Bepublican, and is now city editor of the Cyclone^ besides beiiig a regular correspondent for a number of metropolitan papers. Mary E. Dalbej' is the onh' sister.

The Dalbey Brothers have been engaged for many years in breeding and shipping all the leading varieties of standard jjoultry, and liave an extensive trade witii people in every State as well as in Canada, and the enterpiise is rapidly growing. Their residence and place of business is al)out threequarters of a mile from the court house, at Nos. 387, .389 and 391 Washington Avenue.

ENJAMIN R. HARRISON, who makes his home in the same township and county jjjj' where his birth occurred, March 8, 1869, ranks among the progressive and successful agriculturists of Range Township, Madison County. He is the son of Bottall and Lj^dia A. (Rogers) Harrison, the former of whom is deceased. Benjamin R. was trained to farming i)ur^ suits, and received his early education in tlie primitive schools of his locality, which was later supi)lemented by an attendance of three and onehalf years at the Wesleyan University.

The original of this sketch was tlie foui'tli in order of birth in a family of six children, and December 18, 1890, was united in marriage with Miss C. M., daughter of James and INIar}- A. (iieale) Cl.Trke. The lad}' was born at INIt. Sterling, May 1, 18G9, and was given excellent advantages for receiving an education, attending the ]Mt. Sterling, London and Delaware schools. Her father died at his home in August, 187;"), and her mother then married S. S. Robison, whose sketch will be found on another page in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Hariison have had born to them one son, Clarke Harrison, who was born November 20, 1891. Our subject in his political relations is an ardent Democrat, as was his father and grandfather before him.

The mother of our subject was born in Ross County, this State, .January 17, 1841, and was the daughter of Wilson and ]Masse\' (Warner) Rogers, both of whom are still living and residing in Urban a, 111. Mr. and ]Mrs. Rogers moved to Fayette County, this State, when their daughter was about eight 3'ears of age. Here she grew to womanhood, and December 24, 1861, married Bottal Harrison, the son of Benjamin and Martha (Reeves) Harrison, of whom a bioyrapli}' will be fonnd elsewhere in this Record.

The fatlier of our subject participated in the famous Morgan raid during- the Civil War, and in politics was an active member in the ranks of tlie Democratic party, having served in the capacity of Township Trustee and Treasurer for a number of years. He was very prominent in his community, and refused the nomination for Representative in the State Legislature because he did not wish to be away from home. His children were as follows: Sherman A., who was born April 23, 1863, died November 26, 1871; Etura Beatrice, born Novemlier 30, 1864, married A. W. Kennedy, and resides in Range Township, Madison County; Marcus Alva, born June 13, 1867, was married to Daisy E. Miller, and departed this life October 11, 1890; Massey Warner, born December 31, 1872, attended the Cincinnati Wesleyan School, the Young Ladies' Institute at Windsor, Canada, and the Delaware Weslej-an University; Martha Donna, born Febi nary 15, 1881, is the youngest of the parental family-. The father of these children died .lanuary 19, 1890, mourned by a large circle of friends and .acquaintances.

popular and successful ph^ysicians of Pickaway County, but as a leader in its social .and political life, and as a valued civic official. A native of Ohio, he w.as born in Fairfield County, November 23, 1845 a son of Charles and Sarah (Kuntz) Steward,who were Penns3'lvanians by birth. His paternal ancestors are said to have been of Irish blood, while his forefathers on tlie maternal side were of the German race. The parents of our sul)ject came to Ohio in 1833, .and were among the respected pioneers of Fairfield County, where they spent their remaining 3'ears.

laid the foundation of a liberal education. He subsequentl}' .attended the Pleas.antville Academ}' two years, and after that taught school some three terms in Fairfield County, and in Shelby Count}^ 111. When he was twent3'-four 3'ears old, he first thought of entering tlie medical profession, .and with characteristic energy at once entered upon his preparation for the new calling. In the fall of 1870, he began reading medicine with Dr. Hewetson, of Amanda, and after closely following his instructions for a time he became a student in the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, where he took two courses of lectures, and acquitted himself honorably .as a thorough and ardent student, gradating from that institution in the spring of 1873. He imniediatel3' ojiened an office at St. Paul, Ohio, and continued there about eighteen months prior to his removal to Lithopolis, whence he came to Ashville in 1876. During his fifteen 3'ears' residence in this town, he li.as built up a fine practice, his success in the treatment of difficult cases, his evident skill and practical knowledge of medicine and its application, early gaining him the trust of .all who placed themselves under his care, and his genial, kindly, courteous spirit soon made him a favorite with .all with whom he associated. Besides his practice, the Doctor is also conducting a successful business .as a druggist. As a ph3'sici.an and business man he has a high reputation, second to none of the medical f raternit3^ in this section of his State; as a man, he is truly honored; and as a citizen, his lo3'alt3' and public-spirit are unsurpassed. He is an .active local politician, taking rank among the foremost Democrats of the place, and is the incumbent of the responsible office of Treasurer of Harrison Township, wjiich position he has held for several years, and .all are agreed, irrespective of part3', that the finances of the township could not he in better or more trust3' hands. He is prominently identified with Pickawa3' Lodge No. 747, I. O. O. F., at Ashville, in which he has filled various offices very acceptabl3-. The Doctor was united in marriage with Miss Eliza M., the daughter of the late Is.a.ac .and Clarissa Fridle3'', in August, 1874, and she has been of great help to him in making his life so successful, presiding with true gr.ace and charming hospitality^ over their home, welcoming friends with ready tact, and securing tlie good-will of all h}- her pleasant manners. To her and our subject two cliildien have been born, Clara S. and William K.

ON. JOSEPH S. MARTIN, one of the prominent citizens of Madison County, residing in Range Township, and the Representative of his district in the State Legislature, was born in this locality, October 22, 1839. His father. Rev. Jacob Martin, was born in "Washington Count}^ Ohio, April 3, 1806, and died in London, March 12, 1892, at the advanced age of eighty-six years. His father, Charles H. INIartin, came from England previous to the Revolutionary War and served in the Colonial Army.

When Jacob was ten 3'ears of age, the faniil_y removed to Licking County, C)hio, where he was educated. He united with the Methodist Church in November, 1836, and afterward received his parents into the same church. He was one of its members for sixtj'-fivc years and for a long period engaged in preaching the Gospel to others. His ministry' was a fruitful one and he led many into the living wa}'.

On the 30tli of March, 1836, Rev. Mr. Martin married Joanna C. Leonard, who was l)orn in Fairfax County, Va., in 1807. She proved a faithful helpmate and companion to her husband and is still living at the age of eighty-five years. Three sons were born unto them, one of whom died in infancy; James I), is engaged in the mercantile business in Washington, D. C; and Joseph S. is our subject. In 1849, they took to their home the two-year-old son of Rev. Samuel IMaddnx, John, who found in Mr, Martin and his wife true and loving parents and in him they found a dutiful son.

Rev. Mr. Martin was a minister of a]»ility, widely known, and by his upright and Christ-like life, as well as by his teachings, he led many to accept salvation. At length, he was called to the home above, and the funeral services were held at the Methodist

We now take up the personal history of Joseph S. Martin, Avhose portrait accomi)anies this sketch. Until fourteen years of age, he resided in his native county, then spent the next seven ^ears of his life in Franklin County. He acquired a good common-school education and for one year studied in Delaware. During the late war, he enlisted in Company K, Ninetj'-fifth Ohio Infantrj', under Col. McMiUan, and served for more than three years. For meritorious conduct he was made Sergeant and his squad of men arrested more than ninety prisoners. He himself was taken prisoner in Richmond, Ky., in September, 1862, but was exchanged in Memphis in January, 1863. He participated in the battles of Vicksburg and Brice's Cross Roads, and at the latter place suffered a severe sunstroke. He took part in the engagement at Tupelo, the march through Arkansas and Missouri, and afterward joined Gen. Thomas' army at Nashville. The regiment was stationed on the right wing of skirmishes of the First Brigade and in the first day of the fight took the fort and four guns and effectually silenced the artillery. The next day, he was Avith his brigade when thej' broke Hood's line. He subsequently participated in the capture of Mobile and then started for Montgomery. While en route, the news of Gen. Lee's surrender was received. Mr, Martin remained in Arkansas, Ala])ama and Mississippi on provost duty until September, when he was discharged on the 23d of the month. He was a faithful soldier and did valiant service for the Union cause.

Mr. Martin returned to INIadison County to an uncle and in partnership with him engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married, March 5, 1873, to Miss Isabel Harrison, of Range Township, a daughter of Benjamin and Martha M. (Reeves) Harrison, They come from an old Virginia family, of which President Harrison is also a member. Four children have been born unto our subject and his wife: James F,, born Januar}' 23, 1875; Benjamin II., October 9, 1876; Joseph Si)encer, February 7, 1878 and Mary Elizabeth, July 28, 1887.

Since his marriage, Mr. Martin has engaged in farming and stock-raising and is recognized as cue of the leading agriculturists of the community. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and has since been a stanch Republican. He has served as a delegate to the county, congressional and State conventions, has been a member of the Count}^ Central Committee, and iri 1889 was elected to the State Legislature. So acceptably did he fill the otHce, that he was re-elected in 1891. He is the onh' Republican since the organization of the party who has been elected to the Legislature from this county in a year when the State went Democratic. This certainly indicates his popularity and is a high compliment to his abilit3\ He is Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and is a member of the Committee on the Deaf and Dumb Institution and on Turnpikes. Religiously, he is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Bethel. He is a leading and representative citizen of Madison County, and is honored as one of its prominent men.

^^ IIARLES M. BUTT, Esq., who resides on (l n f''"^!'^"'' three miles south of Plain City, ^^^ is a business man of much activity and enterprise, who is well known throughout Madison Country. He is a native of this State, born in Dayton, Montgomery County, November 21, 1844. His father, Archibald Butt, was born near Harper's Eerr}', Ya., in 1810, and was reared amid the beautiful scenes of his birthplace. His father, CUiarles Butt, was a native of Erance. The father of our sul)ject was married in Pennsylvania to Sarah Ceilhamer, who was born in Westmoreland Count}^, that State, in 1810, a daughter of Conrad Ceilhamer, who is supposed to have been born in Pennsylvania of German parents.

The parents of our subject came to Ohio at once after marriage, and located on a farm near Da^'ton, where they spent their remaining years, the father dying at the age of sixty-nine years, and the mother at the age of seventj'-seven years. The father was a Whig iu jiolitics until after the formation of the Republican party, when he became an earnest advocate of its principles. He was a man of much influence in his communit}-, who held various offlcial positions, such as that of Township Trustee, Treasurer, etc., and he was prominent as a charter member of Harris Lodge of Odd Eellows of Dayton. He belonged to the German Reformed Church, which is now the Presbyterian Church. He and his wife had ten children, six sons and four daughters, all of whom grew to maturity and reared families of their own.

He of whom this sketch is written is the seventh child and fourth son of his parents, by whom he was carefully reared under wholesome home influences. He completed his schooling in the Commercial College at Dayton, where he was ver^' well educated. He remained an inmate of the parental household until he was twenty-one 3^ears old, assisting his father on the farm. January' 11, 1866, he took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Abl)ie, the only daughter of Silas and Almira (Bigelow) Doming. Mrs. Butt was born in Canaan Township, Madison County, August 3, 1848. Her father was a native of the same county, born in Darby Township, a son of one of its earliest pioneers. He died at the age of thirty-four 3'ears, and his wife, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., died when she was thirty-seven 3'ears old. Mrs. Butt had only one brother, Daniel, who resides in Plain City, Ohio. Her marriage with our subject has been blessed to them b}' two children, Bessie and (xrace.

Mr. Butt located at once on his farm in Canaan Township after his marriage. This con tains fort}'- five acres of rich, well-cultivated soil, and is supplied with neat buildings and all modern improvements. Our subject, however, does not pa}^ much attention to farming, as he is so busily engaged in other business, beside having the cares of public office. He is a man of great executive abilit}'^, having more than ordinary capacity for handling affairs, and is often called ujwn to settle estates. He is now administrator for the M. D. Smith property, a large and valuable estate, and also has cliarge of the settlement of others. He is just the man for so responsible a position, as he is clearheaded, is careful and systematic in his manage- raent, possesses fine business liabits, and is tlioroughly to be trusted. He also conducts an insvu'- ance business witli good profit, and is pushing and progressive in all that he undertakes. He is a Democrat in politics, and has mingled much in public life, for which he is well fitted. He is now Township Clerk and Justice of the Peace, and brings the same energy and fidelity to the discharge of his public duties that characterize his management of private interests. Sociall}', he is prominent as a Mason, and belongs to Urania Lodge No. 311; to Lodge No. 159, K. P., at Plain Cit}'; likewise to the Uniform Rank, and is Captain of Division No. 64, at Plain City.

W Udge Jacob P. Winstead, B. 8., Ll. B.

W UDGE JACOB P. WINSTEAD, B. 8., LL. B., Judge of the Probate Court of Pickawa}' -::^ Count}^, and a highly respected citizen of ^^^1^ Circleville, was born in Clear Creek Township, Fairfield Count}', Ohio, April 2.5, 1846. The Winstead famil}- is of English origin. The grandfather, William Winstead, was born in Frederick County, "\^a., and when a young man emigrated to Ohio, locating first in Clear Creek Township, Fairfield County, and moving thence to Salt Creek Township, Pickawa}' County. He afterward removed to Washington Township, where he engaged in farming until his death. He served as an P^nsign in the War of 1812, and was afterward Captain in the State Militia of Ohio for several 3'ears. He was a well-educated man and a teacher, and he, bis son and our subject (his grandson) all taught in the same school. He served as Assessor for several years, was also a Justice of the Peace, and in politics was a Democrat. His death occurred at the age of seventy-seven. The maternal grandfather, Mr. Vanhise, was of Holland descent, and served as Captain of the Colonial troops in the Revolutionary AVar.

Samuel S. Winstead, father of our subject, was born in this count}' in 1818, and for many years engaged in school teaching, after which he engaged in farming in Fairfield County, and later bought a farm of one hundred and seventy acres in

Washington Tovvnship, Pickaway County, upon which he made his home until his death, in 1877. He was a Democrat in politics and was a Director of the Infirmary. He married Elizabeth Hoffman, who was born in 1816, in Wasliington Township, and was a daughter of George Hoffman, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in 1805 and bought a farm of the ( ioveriimenl. He served in tlie War of 1812. He became well-to-do, and was prominent in the circles of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Winstead was a member of that church and died in March, 1890. In her family were only two children, Jacob P. and Mary A., who is the wife of Silas Young, of Washington Township.

From two years of age, our subject was roared in Washington Township, and acquired a good education in the common schools. At the age of eighteen, he began teaching, and followed that profession six terms, being employed two terms in the same district in which his father and grandfather had taught. He then became a student in Salem Academy, of Ross County, and in the fall of 1868 entered the Miami University of Oxford. He completed the scientific course and graduated in 1869 with the degree of B. S. He then read law under Judge Courtright, and also taught school. In 1872, he entered the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and was graduated in 1873 with the degree of LL. B.

Judge Winstead located in Circleville on the 25tli of April of that year, and has since been engaged in practice. He served from 1874 until 1878 as City Solicitor, was Prosecuting Attorney from 1880 until 1885, and in the fall of 1890 was elected for a three-years' term as Probate Judge, entering upon the duties of the office in February, 1891. While serving as Prosecuting Attorney, he was connected with the Lewis murder case, and acted as one of the counsel for the defense in the Darbyville riot cases. He has been a successful practitioner, and by his skill and ability has won an enviable position as a lawyer.

In Newton, Iowa, in 1873, Judge Winstead was united in marriage with IVIiss Lizzie A. McElroy, a native of Highland County, Ohio, and a daughter of Hugh McElro}', a farmer of Iowa. She was educated in Salem Academy, afterward engaged ill teacliing, and is a cultured and refined \a(\y. Tliey have four children, Samuel H., collector for the First National Bank, of Circleville; William McElro3% Charles E. and Maggie.

Socially, the Judge belongs to the Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor, United Workmen, National Union and Mystic Circle. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a Democrat, has served as a delegate to the county and State conventions, and has been Clhairman and Secretary of the County Central Committee. He owns some real estate, including his residence on Main Street and a part of the old farm. The Judge has proved a faithful and popular officer, and is highl}" respected.

ERRERT W. BEUE, who is recognized as one of the leading farmers of Walnut Township, owns and occupies a valuable farm on section 24, on which he was liorn March IT), 1853, this old homestead having lieen hewed out of the forests of Pickaway County in the early years of its settlement by his father, who was a prominent pioneer of this region. His name Avas Harvey Blue, and he w\as a son of IMichael Blue, who came to Ohio from Virginia with his family on horseback when this was a new country, still in the hands of the Indians. He first took up his abode in the wilds of Fairfield County, but he subsequently came to this county, and died in Walnut Township.

Harvey Blue purchased the farm upon which our subject lives at an early day in the history of Walnut Township, and by patient labor cleared tlie land from the forest trees that stood upon it, and developed it into as fine a farm as can be found in this locality. He was fortunate in his undertakings, becoming one of the wealth}- men of his community, and leaving an estate valued at over 150,000, all the result of hard work and sagacious judgment in money matters.

He died September 17, 1882, and Walnut Township treasures his memory as one of her early settlers who was an honor to her citizenship. He belonged to the ( )ld-school Baptist Church, and was in deed and word a Christian. His wife, whose maiden name was Emily A. Bowman, had preceded him in death, dying November 6, 1881. They were the [)arents of twelve children, of whom these nine survive: Alvin; Celesta, wife of James Plum; IIer})ert W.; Julian M.; Harvey O.; Clara, wife of Charles Dressback; Orrin P.; Clayton E., and Clinton. Samantha, Lorain and Emma are the names of -those who died.

The subject of this brief life record has been a life-long resident of Walnut Township, and has risen to be one of its first farmers. Even in his boyhood there was need of pioneer work, and he assisted in clearing, and has driven as many as three yokes of oxen in breaking land. He was educated in the local i^ublic schools, and when he was ready to enter upon an independent career, chose the occupation of farmer, with which he had become thoroughly familiarized. He has given much of his time to buying and dealing in stock, and has done well financially in that line. He has one hundred and sixty acres of land that is of a fine quality, is under the best of tillage, and is amply supplied with the necessaiy buildings and all that goes to making a first-class farm.

Mr. Blue was married October 4, 1876, to IMiss Emma A. Culp, who is also a native of Walnut Township, born December 26, 1852. She is a daughter of Lewis and Sophronia (Westenhaver) Culp, who were early settlers of this part of Pickaway County. Her mother was a sister of F^manuel Westenhaver. Her paternal great-grandparents were among the first pioneers to penetrate to the wilds of Pickaway- County, coming here from Pennsylvania when her Grandfather Culp was a boy. Her father died in 1876, and her mother March 15, 1891. Five of their seven children are living: Henry; Alice, wife of George Spindler; Emma A.; William B., and Charles C. Mr. and Mrs. Blue are blessed with three children, of whom the following is the record: Amaretha was born September 8, 1877; Orrin P., July 30, 1880, and Turney R., August 15, 1883. Our suliject and his wife have also reared her sister's child, Irena M. Noecker, caring for her as tenderly as if she were their very own. Mrs. Blue is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is greatly interested in its welfare, doing all that she can to promote it.

Mr. Blue is prominent in social circles as a member of the Odd Eellows' lodge at Ashville, having passed through all the chairs. He is public spirited and encourages all plans to improve the township, which he has served as School Director.

ILLIAM W. G RAH AIM. This remarkably successful man Ijegan life as an orphan with ^ nothing but his honest determination to succeed, his good strong arm and his native abilities. He is now a prominent farmer, living near Commercial Point, in Pickaway County, and has the respect and good-will of his neighbors. He was born in Ross County, eight miles from Chillicothe, Ohio, November 18, 1837, and his father, Charles Graham, was also a native of Ohio, while the grandfather, George, was born in Maryland, and was of Irish descent. George Graham was a farmer and carpenter who came to Ohio in the early part of the century, traveling by team over the mountains, and lived in Ross County to a good old age.

^ The father of our subject carried on farming and made his home in Ross County until his death in 1838, when this son was only three years old. The mother, whose maiden name was Anna Maria Bowdel, was a native of Maryland and lived to rear her four children: Sarah A., who is now Mrs. Becket; Martha J., who died at the age of sixteen; William W., and Rachel, who is now Mrs. Welch. The mother was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and died at the age of sixt^'-eight.

Farm life and the drill of the district school in its most primitive form occupied the early days of our subject, and at the age of fourteen he went to reside with Ins uncle, George Grimes, with whom he continued to live until he reached his majority. He had worked out by the month from the time he was large enough to hold a plow until he was twenty-three years old. At first he plowed for twenty-five cents per day l;)ut latterly he received $10 per month. In this way he made his start in life, as he saved every dime that he could possibly lay by. He was married June 2, 1861, to Mary J. Johnson, who was born in this township, October i), 1836.

Mr. Graham rented a farm for two years, pacing grain rent, and after that had it three years for cash rent. By this time he had gained means to purchase a team and some cows and had i>600 in money. He bought sixteen acres of land for $800, and upon this he lived for two years and improved it so that he was able to sell it for -t 1,000. Later he came to this township and purchased seventy acres of land for $3,600, running in debt for it 12,750. This debt he has liquidated and has added to his possessions so that he now has one hundred and twenty-three acres which are all improved, with the exception of four acres of timber land. Here he carries on a successful business in mixed farming, raising wheat, corn and stock. He has a neat brick residence and a small frame barn. His political views bring him into alliance with the Republican party. He has been a close attendant upon his business and though he began it in straightened circumstances he has gained a handsome property. His wife is an esteemed and active member of the Presbyterian Church and the famil}' is looked upon with respect by all who know them.

OSEPII BRUBACHER. This retired and respected gentleman of Jefferson ville, Fay- ^_^. . ette County, has been a resident of this y^^ place for more than half a century. He is a native of Pennsj'lvania, having been born in Lancaster County, May 11, 1815, and is a son of Henry and Barbara (Neff) Brubacher, natives of the Keystone State.

Some of his ancestry served in the War of the Revolution, and were early settlers in Pennsylvania, dating as far back as William Penn's settlement. The father of our subject was a miller by trade, and also kept a public inn in Columbia, Pa., for a ])oriod of over thirty years, and was well known throughout his section of countrj'.

The parents of our subject came to the Buckeye State at an early da}^ in its settlement, and spent their last days in Darke County. They had thirteen children l)orn to them, of whom our subject is the only survivor. He was brought up in Ohio and educated in the common schools. He learned the trade of a saddler, and traveled for a number of 3'ears as a journeyman, but in 1847 decided to locate in Jeffersonville, this county, and here engaged in business for himself, and carried it on successful until a few 3^ears past, when he retired from manual labor, and is now taking life easy enjoying all its comforts.

The original of this life history was married in 1850 to Samantha A. Powell, and b}' their union three sons and one daughter were born. The sons are yet living, and are as follows: Marcus, born May 25, 1852; Harry, September 17, 1859; and Joseph, July 3, 1864. The good wife and mother died on the 23d of September, 1870, and her death has been an irreparable loss. The daughter died October 30, 1873. Mr. Brubacher is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church, to which his good wife belonged, and he is one of the oldest residents of his place, and stands high in the regard and esteem of every one. He is very active for his age, and one would judge him to be ten years younger than he is.

'^11 AMES M. CLARK, who is engaged in the grocery business in Mt. Sterling, was l)orn in the city which is still his home April __ 10, 1854. He is a son of Alex and Lydia (Atkins) Clark, both of whom were natives of Orange Count}^, Va. They became acquainted in their native State, but were not married until after their removal to Ohio. They now reside in Madison Count}'. C. A. and William Clark, two brothers of our subject, are represented elsewhere in this work.

Mr. Clark remained in his native town until five vears of age, and was then in Madison Mills, Fayette Count}', until ten years of age. His next place of residence was in Palestine, Pickaway County, where he spent four years. He then returned to Madison Mills, where he resided until twenty years of age. As a boy, he worked in his father's shop and on a farm, and was allowed to use his wages for himself. He operated a blacksmith shop of his own until twenty-five years of age, a part of that time being spent in Mt. Sterling.

INIr. Clark was married on Christmas Day of 1877 to Miss LLa May Mitchell, of Mt. Sterling, who was born in Williamsport, Pickaway County, Two children have been born of their union: Dennie A., who was born in Five Points, Pickaway County, January 16, 1879; and Benjamin Franklin, born in this place, April 23, 1883,

Before his marriage, when Mr, Clark was about nineteen years of age, he took a trip through Michigan. In company with another boy, he left home, not asking permission, and went to Washington C. H., where he took a train for Springfield, Ohio, and thence went to Urbana. As their money was then exhausted, they walked to Careyville, where they got work in a blacksmith shop. Two weeks later, they took the train for Sandusky and went to Detroit. Their money being again exhausted, they made tlieir way to a little town, where they worked for a short time and then went to Bay City. i\L'. Clark then shipped as a deck hand on a steam propeller bound for Chicago, a distance of five hundred miles, and returned in the same way to Bay City, A month was thus passed. During this time, he had all his clothing stolen except that which he wore. In the winter of 1873, he went to the lumber woods of Michigan and, after working for about six weeks, drew his money and returned home.