Madison Township (part 21 of 30)

In 1881, Mr. Clark embarked in the grocery business, which he continued for three years and then sold out in 1884. For a year, he then again gave his attention to blacksmithing, and in 1885 l>egan clerking in a grocery store, where he was employed three years. Once more he embarked in business for himself in that line, and for the past seven years has been a leading grocer of Mt.

Sterling. By fair and honest dealing and courteous treatment, he has built up a good trade, and now has a liberal patronage. Socially, he is a ineinber of the Odd Fellows' Society and, in i)olitics, was originally a Democrat, but is now a Prohibitionist, lie IS a member of the Methodist Church, to Avhich Mrs. Clark also i)elongs and is a teacher in the Sunday-school.

^AMES HALL. ''The food we eat" is a vitall}' important (piestion, and one that .^^ concerns the health and hai)piness of every ^^^/' man, woman and child. It is but natural to suppose that the best groceries are to be found in those establishments which transact the largest business. One of the linest appointed groceries in the city of Circleville is that owned by Hall & Hammel,who are reliable and wide-a- wake business men who enjoy the confidence of all who know them. Their stock embraces everything in the line of fancy groceries, provisions, teas, coffees; in fact, every thing usually found in a first-class house. While in this house can be found the best, it may also be stated, with equal truth, that here, too, can be bought the cheapest, a fact which has considerably contributed to the store's success.

Mr. Hall is a native-born resident of this county, his birth occurring in Washington Township on the lOtli of April, 18 42, and he is a son of James Hall, and the grandson of Benjamin Hall, who was born near Hagerstovvn, A^a. The latter was reared and married in his native town and al)Out 1809 he came to Ohio, making the trip by horse and cart. He located in Circleville and here tilled the soil for many years. He was a private in the War of 1812 and served for one year, after which he resumed agricultural pursuits in Pickaway Township, then Washington Township, and later in Walnut Township, where he remained until his death. His father, James Hall, was an Englishman and came to America when about eighteen years of age, locating in Maiyland. Grandfather Benjamin Hall married IMiss p]lizabeth Bending, a native of Maryland, and the}' became the parents of ten children, James Hall, the fatlier of our subject, being the second in order of birth. All are now deceased but the youngest, (,'aleb Hall, of Circleville.

James Hall, tlie father of our subject, was b<^)rn in Circleville, Ohio, and after growing u[) he followed the occui)ation to which he had l)een reared, farming first in Walnut Townshi]) and afterward in Washington Township. About the year 1840, he went to Illinois on horseback and [)urcliased two hundred acres of land in Shelby Count\'. He subsequently returned to Washington Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and there died in 1842, just previous to the birth of our subject. His Avife, whose maiden name Avas Elizabeth Pontius, was born in Washington Township, this county, and was the daughter of Samuel Pontius, who was born in Pennsylvania, and who came to Pickaway County, Ohio, with his parents when a boy. Here he grew to manhood and followed agricultural pursuits on one hundred and sixty acres of land on the Lancaster Pike. When he first came to this State, game was plenty and much of his time in 3'outh was given up to hunting. He killed bears and deer and was considered the finest shot in the countiy. The mother of our subject died in 1844 and when but two years of age, our subject, who was the only child, was an orphan. He was reared b3' his Grandfather Pontius, who resided three miles from Circleville, and received his education in the district schools. He remained on the farm and assisted his grandfather until twenty-one years of age, when he branched out to fight life's battles for himself. He worked for his uncle Caleb for three years.

Our subject was married in Fairfield Count3% in 18G7, to Miss Catherine Ileffner, a native of Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, and the daughter of Henry Ileffner. After his marriage, he located on a farm in Fairfield County, remained there a number of 3^ears, and in 1869 came to Pickaway County, where he began dealing in grain, buying and shipping in the Keys Elevator, under the firm title of Ileffner & Co., and continued in this for seven years. After this, he engaged in the boot and shoe business with a Mr. Miller, under the firm title of Miller & Hall, and continued this for a year or two. In 1881, he embarked in tlie grocery J)iisiness under the firm name of llall it Haramel, and has met with unusual success in this calling. In 1882, the firm erected a fine brick block at the corner of High and Court Streets, in a good business locality. The store has a frontage of thirty- three feet, is eighty feet long, and is two stories in heiglit. Mr. Hall also built a tasty brick residence on High vStreet, between Court and Pickaway Streets, and also owns residence proi)ert3' in different parts of the city. He is a Democrat in politics and has been a delegate to county and State conventions. He is well known and well respected all over the county, and, while in the grain business here, he was acquainted with ever}' man of business in the county.

AJ. SAI^IUf^L G. DAVENPORT. During the late war many of the citizens of Pickaway County left homes and loved ones and volunteered in the service of the Union, offering their lives, if need be, for the good of their country'. Among this number was the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch, and who as a veteran of the war and an enteri^rising farmer and stock-raiser of Salt Creek Township, deserves considerable mention in tliis volluiie.

During the year 1830, a young man named Charles Daven])ort accompanied his father on a prospecting tour from England to America, and, visiting New York, both were so pleased with the l)ros[)ects offered settlers, that they returned to England, disposed of all interests there, and in 1832 made a final removal to the United States, accompanied by the other members of the parental famil}'. After a monotonous V03'age of six weeks, the}' reached New York, whence they proceeded to Ohio, and purchased land in Walnut Township, Pickaway County. A short time after locating here, the father of the family, Samuel CI. Davenport, passed away from earth. He was a man of large education and li))eral views, and while in ICngland had l)een Crown Surveyor. There is now in the possession of our subject a valued heirloom in the shape of a fine gold watch and double barreled shot gun, which the grandfather brought from England.

The father of our subject, Charles Davenport, was one of twelve children, all of whom are deceased. During his residence in England, he received a thorough education, and for some time engaged in the study of medicine with a view of practicing, but after emigrating to America, he abandoned the idea and followed farming pursuits, although he was often sent for by his neighbors in times of sickness. Purchasing a farm in Pickaway Township, he located upon it and made it his home until death called him hence. He was a man of soldierly bearing and dignified address, and while in England belonged to a militar}- organizati: n.

About 1832, a young lady named Martha Wilkes accompanied her parents from their native home in Dorston, England, across the Atlantic to America, and located near Circleville, where she first met Charles Davenport. Their marriage, which soon afterward took place, was blessed b}' the birth of six children, four of whom are still living. The mother died in December, 1888, and is remembered with affection by all who knew her. Siie was a member of the Episcopal Church, which her husband attended. Our subject prizes highly a sword which was once the property of his Grandfather Wilkes, and had been used b}^ the Wilkes ancestors in 1559-60, during the Cromwell Wars.

In Walnut Township, Pickaway County, our subject was born, January 25, 1836. He acquired the rudiments of his education in the log schoolhouses of the township, and for four terms was a student in the High School at Circleville. He commenced farming operations in the summer of 1866, in Pickaway Township, and in December of the following jear located in Salt Creek Township, where he still lives. Prior to locating here, he was united in marriage, in May, 1866, with Miss Eliza J., daughter of Al)el Jones, who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume. Five children were born of the union, two of whom, Minnie and Fannie, are deceased. Charles A., Katie and Bessie, are at home.

In the spring of 1864, l\Ir. Davenport enlisted in the service of the country as a member of Company A, One Hundred and Fifty-lifth Ohio Infantry, fvnd with his regiment was in Virginia and tlie Carolinas. He was appointed First Lieutenant and did picket duty at AVashington, Petersburg and Norfolk, as well as at other places. He was honoral)l3' discharged August 27, 18Gl,at Camp Denison, near Milford, Ohio, and after his return home received the commission of Major. Politically, he is a stanch Republican, and has served as delegate to conventions, but has never aspired to office. His wife is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The farm which Maj. Davenport owns and operates, and a view of which is elsewhere shown, is one of the best in tlie township, comprising one hundred and seventy acres, watered by a tributary of Pike Hole Run. He also owns forty acres of valuable land in another place, and in connection with his general farming engages in stockraising. He raises di-aft and road horses, and has several head of ver}- fine sheep, l)esides a number of Short-horn cattle. Financially, he is one of the solid men of the townshii), and his excellent business qualifications and good judgment make his enterprises successful.

and operated b^^ the subject of this notice. The residence is a commodious abode, and the barns and other buildings are all that could be desired for the storage of grain and farm implements, as well as for the shelter of stock. The estate comprises four hundred acres in the Scioto Valley, bordering on the river and watered by sevei-al sjn-ings. Through a perfect system of drainage, a good crop is always secured, even when severe droughts are parching the earth. Stock of good grades is to be found on the place, and the appearance of the land and buildings sufficientl}^ indicates the thrift of the proprietor. A view of the residence

The early ancestors of our sul)ject in the I'nited States resided in Virginia, whoiee the grandfather, Titus Dungan, removed to Oliio and settled in Wayne Townshii), Pickaway County. There AVilliam K., father of our sul)ject, was born in 1815, and there he grew to manhood. He was quite vvell known, serving as Townshi}) Clerk and in other positions where fidelity and discretion were a{)i)reciated and required. His death in 1847 not only removed from the community one who had always been deeply interested in its welfare, lint also deprived his wife and little children of his tender care.

The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Mary Hurley, Avas born in Delaware and removed thence to Ohio in com[)any with her parents, Edward and Mary Hurley. She lived the life of a faithful Christian and was identified with the JNIethodist E[)iscopaI Church, which lost a faithful member when she died in 1887. Only two of her five children are now living: Lewis C, who was lK)rn in Wayne Townshii), Decem])er 20, 1843, and Nancy, wife of Samuel 1>. Even, of Circleville. Our subject received his education in the schools of the district and at Mt. Pleasant Academy at Kingston, after which he commenced to operate as a farmer and has since followed agricultural pursuits. He has resided on his present estate about seven years, and during that time h.as introduced many improvements and effected changes of a practical and valuable character.

In 1870, Mr. Dungan was married to Miss Frances Ann, daughter of Joseph Westenhaver, who was engaged as a farmer in Wayne Township from 1847 until his death in 1863. Mrs. Dungan always resided in this county, where she was well known and highly esteemed. She was the mother of six children: Delia (deceased), Fred, IJishop, Nannie, Inez (deceased) and Fannie. A great loss and heav}^ bereavement fell upon this devoted family when the faithful wife and loving mother died, December 6, 1886. She occupied a high place in the community and is remembered as a lady of exalted character and loveliness of disposition.

almost continuously since lie was twenty-seven years old. He has been a Mason since 1869 and is prominent in the fraternity. His political belief is in sympathy with the principles of the Democratic party, and he has served as Township Trustee three years, Township Clerk two years, as delegate to county conventions, and in other local positions where ability and good judgment were indispensable.

^^^|| one-half mile south of the Oda}^ Pike, where he owns a tine farm of two hundred and twenty-one acres, under a high state of cultivation and well improved. He was born in Union Township, near London, INIadison County, October 1, 1855. His paternal grandfather was born March 6, 1789, and was married in December, 1807. He became a wealthy man and lived to an advanced age, his death occurring in July, 1862. His wife, who was born March 1, 1791, died m 1856.

Isaac Hornbeck, the father of our subject, was born October 18, 1813, in this county, where his parents, Samuel and Mary (Hutson) Hornbeck, had settled in an early day. After he had attained to mature years, he married Anna Peck, who was born INIay 15, 1818, in Pickaway County. JNIr. Hornbeck was truly a self-made man, for though he received some property from his father, it came only three years before his death, when he had already become wealthy. He died January 27, 1865. leaving a wife and five children, all of whom are still living. Two children had previously passed away. INIiles, who was born in 1837, died December 15, 1864; Samuel, who was born January 28, 1839, is married and with his wife and three children resides in Madison County- ; Emil}- and Mary are at home; Henry died at the age of six years; John is married and with his family, numbering four children, resides in Fayette County; and George of this sketch is the youngest of the family.

was reared in the usual manner of farmer lads and acquired his education in the district schools of the neighborhood. He resides on the old home farm with his sisters and devotes his time and attention to its cultivation. The entire amount is well improved, and a glance at the place indicates the supervision of a careful manager, such as our subject is known to be.

In his political affiliations, Mr. Hornbeck is a Democrat, having supported that part}' since he cast his first Presidential vote for Samuel J. Tilden in 1876. He served as Land Appraiser of Pleasant Township in 1890. Socially, he belongs to Garfield Commandery No. 28, K. T., of Washington C. H. He has served as Junior Deacon and Junior AVarden, and at this writing holds the office of Senior Warden. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Hornbeck has spent his entire life in this community and is esteemed as a man of sterlinof worth.

HOMAS H. JONES, who is the proprietor of IDeer Creek Valle}' Stock Farm, located two and one-half miles south of Mt. Sterling on the Chillicothe Pike, is also a farmer of considerable note in this section. He is a native of this county, having been born in Madison Township, August 6, 1845, to James and Sarah (White) Jones. His father, who was a well-to-do farmer, had just laid by a comfortable competence when he was confronted with security debts to the amount of $96,000, 156,000 of which he never received anything for. As this was a time when our subject should have been attending school, he was obliged to aid his father in paying off the debts and thus had poor advantages for obtaining an education. When reaching his nineteenth A'ear, he went to Delaware, where it had been his intention to thoroughly fit himself for a business life, butliis health failing after an attendance of three terms, he was advised by his physicians to abandon his studies, and thenceforth devoted his time and attention to farming.

September 3, 1867, to Miss Jennie Pancoast of this county, where she was born October 4, 1845. She is the daughter of Samuel and Lovina (Leach) Pancoast, and, after her marriaijje, located with her husband on his father's farm in Pickaway County, where they resided for one year and then moved to the farm which they now own and occupy. On the death of his father, October 20, 1871, our subject found that there were still some of the old security' debts unpaid, which he, as one of the heirs, had to aid in wiping out.

There were three children in the parental family, of whom Mary E. died June 29, 1849. AVilliam M., who was born December 5, 1850, fell heir with our subject to the old homestead, six hundred and ninety-one and a half acres of which were the share of our subject, and upon these he located soon after his mother's death, which occurred November 28, 1875. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been born seven children. Their eldest son, James R., who was born January 4, 1869, received his early training in the common schools of his district and took a three-years course in the Mt. Sterling schools, and later attended for two ja^ars at London, where he took a special course of book-keeping, lie was married December 16, 1891, to Miss Alta M. Ray, who was born in Columbus, September 8, 1869. The second child of our subject, Lorena JNIay, was born October 11, 1870, and in addition to receiving a good education, has received a thorough musical training; William, who was born March 18, 1872, died in August of that year; Nellie Jane, who was born February 7, 1878, is also quite a musician; Raj^ Samuel, who was born November 7, 1879, Charles Howard, Deceml)er 27, 1881, and Harry Thomas, April 3, 1886, are at home.

In 1868, Mr. Jones began handling blooded stock, and at the present time has a numl^er of Hambletonian and English Shire horses. He raised "Sailor lioy," which took the first money in the fall of 1881, making a record of 2:17|^, and which he afterward sold for $5,000. He also bred "Aimee," whose record is 2:30. In addition to horses, Mr. .Tones breeds full-blooded registered Poland-Cliina hogs, and devotes considerable time to raising full-blooded chickens, having an incubator and yards for each breed.

He of whom we write cast his first Presidential vote for Grant in IHOH. In 1 H.H7, he joined the ranks of the Masons, is now a Sir Knight and holds meml)ersliip in the Blue Lodge at Mt. Sterling, and has taken higher degrees at Washington C. II. His eldest son also joined that fraternity in 1890 and lias taken the Third Degree. In LS66, our subject, his brother and fattier, fed for tiie market over eleven hundred head of hogs, wiiich brought them when sold 't52,614.

The father of our suljject was born in Perry Township, Pickaway County, this State, May 3, 1813. He was the third in order of birth in the family of Isaac and Dorothy (Baily) Jones, the former of whom was born in Delaware, April 14, 1783. The grandfather came to Ross County, this State, and after a residence there of one 3'ear went to Pickaway County, wliere he purchased and cleared one hundred and eight}^ acres of land. There he was married and became the father of eight children, only one of whom is living. They bore the res))ective names of Annie P., Thomas F., James, William, Isaac, Purnell, Mary D., Sarah 1?.

The father of INIrs. J(mes was born in the little village of Waterloo, Fayette County, in 181 5, while her mother was born in 1826, in Virginia, and accompanied her i)arents to this State when two 3'ears of age. She was one in a family of ten children, lier brothers and sisters being named respectively: Timoth}', Warren, Charity, Menerva, Alonzo, Miranda, Lucy, Elmer and PLlla, the two latter twins.

RS. CATHERINE A. MOOHE, a higiily esteemed resident of INIadison Township, Pickawa}' County, Ohio, and one of the pioneers of the same, is now residing on section 22, where she has a well-improved farm. She was born in Hardy County, Va., on the 26th of February, 1812, and is the daughter of Nathan and Christina (Stum[)) Perrill, both natives of the Old Dominion and of Irish and German origin respectivel} . The father was an olHcer in the War of 1812. In 1816, he and his family emigrated to

Pickaway County, Ohio, and made the journey with a four-horse team and a saddle horse. They made a settlement in Madison Townshii), and began pioneer life in a log cabin in the woods. Of the five children born to this worthy couple only two now survive, Mrs. Moore, and Mary, wife of J. D. Vause, of Harrison Township. The father died in Madison Township, Pickaway County, this State, in April, 1843, and in his death the township lost one of its best citizens.

Mrs. Moore, the subject of this sketch, grew to mature years in Madison Township, Pickaway County, amid scenes of pioneer life, and has been an e^-e-witness to the wonderful improvements made in the country in the last seventy years. She received her education in the district schools of Madison Township, and supplemented this by a short course in tlie schools of Columbus, this State. She was married on the 7th of June, 1832, to Mr. John B. Moore, a native of Penns3'lvania, born on the 4th of July, 1805, and the son of William and Elizabeth (Benford) Moore, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania, respectively. At an early date, or in 1813, William Moore and family emigrated to Pickaway County, Ohio, and settled in Pickaway Plains, south of the present site of Circleville, later going to Circleville, where the father passed the remainder of his da^ys. Here young Moore was reared, and his early life was spent in the mercantile business. Later, he ran a carding mill for several years, and the latter part of his life was spent in farm work. He was a man possessed of a good, practical education, and was thoroughly posted on all the leading topics of the day. In politics, he was a Democrat.

To Mr. and INIrs. Moore were born nine children, seven of whom are now living: Missouri E., wife of Thomas B. Vause, of Columbus, Ohio; Crissie P.; Augustus; Nathan, at Columbus, Ohio; William S.; Ellen K., wife of George Miller; and Josie C, wife of Rev. J. Kemper, of the Methodist Church of Tecumseh, Neb. The two deceased were Mary F. and Samuel P. Mr. Moore had served as Clerk and Trustee of Madison Townshii), Pickaway County, and was serving his second term as Treasurer of Pickaway Count}', Ohio, at the time of his death, which occurred on the 8th of January, 1857. He was a man of strong and vigorous intellect, and one of the representative citizens of the county. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father, and a pillar in the Methodist Church, in which he served in different official capacities. He was one of the founders of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and was well known as an active worker in religious matters, as well as in all other enterprises of a laudable nature. He was deeply interested in political matters, and was a charter member of the Masonic fraternity. He was a man of excellent business acumen, and at his death left a large amount of real estate, besides other valuable proi)erty. His widow survives him and is prominently identified with the Methodist Church. She owns a large, well-improved farm, and is among the oldest living pioneers of Madison Township, Pickaway County. Her husband was strictly a self-made man, and was universally liked throughout Pickaway County.

^^^ EYMOUR R. VAN METER, a farmer of ^^^ Pickawa}^ County, won a good record as vvL^-3) ^ soldier during those times that tried the souls of the bravest and most patriotic, when rebellion threatened our country with disunion and dishonor, and he has since made his citizenship valuable to his native township, Jackson. He was born here January 1, 1844, and comes of the old pioneer stock of the State. He is a son of Jacob S. Van Meter, who was born November 1, 1808, in Champaign Count}', of which his father, Henry Van INIeter, M^as an early settler.

The grandfather of our subject was born in Hardy County, W. Va., May 12, 1780. He was descended from an old German family that had emigrated to this country in Colonial times, and had first settled in New York State, but subsequently traded with the Indians for land in Vu'- o-inia, and Avas represented there several generations. Henry Van Meter came to Ohio in 1800, and, joining forces with the pioneers that had pre- ceded him, he did noble work in redeeming the land from its original wildness, developing one of the finest farms in the count}-. lie unfortunatel}^ lost his property during tlie War of 1812 b}'^ contracting and speculating, and never fully recovered it. He was a prominent man in the county, which he served two terms as Sheriff. He was a Methodist in religion and a Whig in politics. His death occurred at the age of seventy years, as did also that of his wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Renick.

The father of our subject was one of nine children. He attended the pioneer schools of Champaign Count}', and on his father's farm acquired a thorough knowledge of farming. Wliile his father was Sheriff of the county, he did the most of the business in the office. In 1841, he was married to .Sarah C. Jennings, a native of Clarke County, born October 7, 1817, who survives him at a venerable ago, and still makes her home at Urbana. She is of the Baptist faith in belief. Mr. Van Meter began life with no capital, but in time he accumulated a handsome competency. In 1841, he came to Pickaway County, and settled on two hundred and fifty acres of land in Jackson Township, to which his mother had fallen heir. He finally bought the claims of the other heirs, and he eventually became the possessor of seven hundred acres of land in this township, and of two hundred and fort}- acres in Scioto Township. He made the most of his money by feeding cattle, a business that he pursued quite extensivel}'. His death, December 15, 1863, was a serious blow to the interests of his community. In early life, he was a Whig, but he joined the Kepublicans after the formation of that party. He held the office of Township Trustee, and was prominently mentioned for County Commissioner. He led a conscientious, upright life, but was not a member of any church.

Seven of the eleven children born to the parents grew to maturity, namely: Edward J., Seymour R., Frank B. (deceased), Julia J., John K., Absalom J., and Charles L. He of whom we write passed his childhood on the farm, and in attendance at the district school, his education being supplemented b)' a course of some five months at the High Scliool at Urbana. He was but a boy when the war broke out, but the following year found the patriotic youth in the ranks of those who were fighliiig for the old flag. He enlisted June 6, 1862, in Company A, Fort}'- fifth Ohio Infantry, was mustered in at Camp Chase, and in August, sent with his comrades to Covington, Ky. Uliat 3'ear was spent in that State, and the following fall the Forty-fifth was sent to Gen. Burnside, at Knoxville, Tenn. Our subject's company was mounted, and did important scouting work in Tennessee, having several skirmishes with the enemy.

November 14, 1863, Mr. Van jNIeter was captured by the Texas Rangers, who were in advance of Gen. Longstreet, and he was taken to Richmond, where he was placed in Pemljerton Prison, across the street from 1 Jbl)y. He was kept in that prison, and in lielle Isle Prison, from Deceml)er 1, 186.3, until March 4, 1864, and was then sent to Anderson ville, arriving there ]\Iarch 10, and he was detained there until Sej^tember 7, 1864, when he was taken to Savannah, Ga. October 10, lie was again removed, this time to Millen, Ga., and was paroled there November 20, 1864, after an experience of one year and six da3's in various Southern prisons. He rejoined his regiment at Huntsville, Ala., and remained there until his life as a soldier was brought to a close after the war had ended, receiving his final discharge June 12, 1865, at Camp Harker, Tenn., he having seen much hard service throughout Alabama and Eastern Tennessee.

After his return from the South, INIr. "N'an Meter turned his attention to farming, and has done well in the prosecution of his calling, carrying on a mixed husbandry M'itli good success. He lived on the old homestead until a year ago, and then took up his residence at Fox PostolHce as Assistant Postmaster. He has one hundred and forty acres of land, which is under good cultivation, and is provided with substantial improvements.

Our subject was married November 18, 1875, to Miss Rachel C.Vause, a native of Pickaway County, born May 20, 1850, and in her he has a devoted wife. The principal sorrow of their otherwise happ3' married life has been in the death of their only child, Frank, who died at the age of six months. Mr. and Mrs. A^an Meter are prominent, socially, and are among the leading members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been Deacon one 3'ear. Thej^ are very active in Sundayschool work, and the past summer held a mission school in the schoolhouse. In politics, our subject is a Republican, and in his social relations, he is a member of the Grand Armj- Post at Cii'cleville.

ON. ANDREW R. CREAMER, attorney-at- ) law at Washington C. II., has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession here the last quarter of a centurj'. He is a native of this county, having been born near Jefferson ville June 12, 1847, and is a son of Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Life) Creamer. The parents were natives of Virginia, and came to Fayette County about 1816, at a time when this now prosperous city contained only a few houses. They removed hither with their respective parents, who located near Jeffersonville. Joseph P. Creamer was a farmer by occupation, and was very prominent in local affairs, having served several terms as County Commissioner. He is still living, being in his eighty-fourth year; his good wife departed this life in 1865.

The original of this sketch attended the graded schools of Jeffersonville, and sui)plemented the knowledge gained therein by a course in the Normal at Lebanon, and later entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, taking an elective course. He then taught school for a time, in the interim reading law with the Hon. M. J. Williams, who is now Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Mr. Creamer was admitted to the Bar in April, 1870, and at once began practice at Washington C. H. In 1871, he was elected Prosecuting Attorne}', when only twent3^-three years of age, which office he filled satisfactorily for one term, declining a second noiiiination.

was the youngest man in the Senate at that time, and one of the youngest ever elected in the State of Ohio. He held that position for one term, the rule of the counties at that time being a single terra to each county. He also served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1880, which resulted in the nomination of Gen. Gai'field for I'resident. Mr. Crearaer then entered upon the practice of law more vigorouslj' than ever, and is to-day one of the leading attorneys of the Fayette County Bar. He is a stockholder and attornej^ for the Commercial Bank, of this city, which position he had held since its organization. Miss Anna H Brundige, daughter of John and Mary Brundige, of Paris, 111., became the wife of our subject in 1870. They have been granted a family of three children, viz: Alice, Alfred and Dais3". Mr. and Mrs. Creamer are members of the Metliodist Episcopal Church, in which body our subject serves on the official board. In social matters, he is a member of the Knights of P^'thias lodge; also I. O. O. F. lodge, and enjoj'S a wide and unblemished reputation as being a man of the most perfect business instincts.

]]j proprietor of the Jeffersonian at West Jefferson, is an enterprising 3'oung journalist who has already made his way to an honorable position in his profession. It is an ably conducted paper, its editorials on all subjects of general interest are intelligent, keen and critical, and it has a large subscription list, including all classes of the reading public.

The late George Fullmer, the father of our subject was born in Pennsylvania, October 17, 1798, while the mother, Sophronia Thrasher, was born in Chittenden County, Vt., January 21, 1820. The parents wore married in Jefferson, Wis., June 29, 1851, and two yearslater removed to Pennsylvania locating near Lancaster, wliere they remained until October, 1854, and then came West to Madison County, locating in Jefferson Township. The father was a farmer b}' occupation and took an active interest in all local affairs, being especiall}' prominent in church and school matters. He departed this life April 1, 1884, his declining years being cheered by the sincere friendship and filial love of those about him.

Of the two children comprised in the parental family, Henry D., was the elder and is at present engaged in operating the old homestead. The orignal of this sketch was born in Jefferson Township, Madison County, IMay 9, 1855, and was reared to mature years on his father's farm. The knowledge gained by attendance in the common schools was supplemented by a course at the University at Lebanon, and after finishing his studies he was employed as a teacher for several terms. Mr. Fullmer was later engaged as traveling salesman for medical supplies and for some two years clerked in a drug store in West Jefferson.

In November, 1891, he of whom we write began the publication of the Jeffersonian, which is received with favor throughout the entire county. In 1889, he was ai)pointed Notaiy Public, and in social matters is a leading member of West Jefferson Lodge No. 412, I. O. O. F., and occupies a prominent position as a Knight of Pythias. Mr. Fullmer was united in marriage April 6. 1892, with Miss Mary V. Reason, daughter of A. J. and Martha E. Reason, natives of Mrginia and Maryland respectively.

NDREW METZGER. The splendid farm which belongs to this gentleman possesses considerable historical importance as the site of the old Logan fort, and the place where Logan, Chief of the Mingo Indians, is supposed to have made his famous speech. Even at the present time, relics are still found of the savages who once inhabited this beautiful land, hunted the deer and fought sanguinary battles with their equally savage foes, but who are fast disappearing from the face of the country, where once the}' reigned in undisturbed majesty.

and sixty acres of fertile land, in Wayne Township, Pickaway County, and is divided and subdivided into fields of convenient size, some of which are tilled, and others devoted to pasturage of the stock which may be found upon the i)lace in large numbers. The owner of the farm, and the sul)ject of this notice, was born in AVashington Township), Pickaway County, November 30, 1841, and is the son of lien jam in Metzger, whose birth occurred in this county, in 1808. The grandfather, John Metzger, removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio during the closing years of the last century, settling in Washington Township, Pickaway County, and sul)- se(iuently removing to Allen County, Ind., wliere he died.

The father of our subject became a farmer, and, removing from Wasliington to Pickaway Township, purcliased a tract of land, which he tilled and cultivated until his death, in 1868. He was a member of the Lutheran Churcli, and a man of sincere and nol)le character. He married Mary Zemer, the daughter of Pennsylvanian parents, and they became the parents of eleven children, ten of whom are still living, oursul)ject being the fifth in order of birth. The mother died in 1845, many years prior to tlie decease of her husband.

Until the death of his father, m 1868, our subject remained at liome, aiding in the management of the farm, of which he afterward assumed the entire control, and continued in that way for a few years. In 1875, he purchased the farm in Wa^-ne Township, on which he still resides, and which, through his efforts, has been brought to a high state of cultivation. In all his labors he has received the cheerful co-operation of his wife, to whom he was married in 1873. She' was Miss Lizzie, daughter of Joseph B. Haswell, a native of Ohio, and a pioneer merchant in Circleville.

Mr. and Mrs. Metzger are the parents of three children: Benjamin, William (deceased), and Joseph. Mrs. Metzger is devoted to the welfare of religious causes, and is identified with the Lutheran Churcli. In educational and political matters, Mr. Metzger takes considerable interest, and is a firm adherent of the principles of the Democratic party. He served as Trustee of Wa^ne Township for nine years, also as School Director, and as delegate to various conventions, and in wliatever position be has been placed by his fellow-citizens lias discharged the duties incuml)ent upon the ottice with fidelit}- and discretion.

1^^ AMIJEL J. PAULLIN, who occupies a high ^^^ place among the farmers and stock-breed- IvL/j)) ^^'^ ^^ Range Township, Madison County, makes a specialty of raising Short-horn cattle and Poland-China hogs. His estate, which is pleasantl}^ located, is supplied with all the conveniences for carr^ying on this branch of agriculture, in which Mr. PauUin is accumulating a handsome fortune.

He of whom we write was born in Paint Township, Fayette Count3% September 29, 1849, and is a son of Uriah and Martha (Greene) Paullin. The father, who was a native of Greene County, this State, was born on the 24th of P'ebruary, 1813, while the mother, who also hailed from that county, was ])orn February 14, 1826. Samuel J. spent his boyhood days in I'aint Township, on a farm, and in addition to receiving a common-school education, attended an academy at Bloomingburgh for six months, and when nineteen years of age, took a course of stud}- at Antioch. He then taught school for one term, after which he attended a teachers' session at Lebanon, and then taught another term. He later spent one summer in traveling through Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Indian Territory, and, on returning home, carried on his father's estate.

In 1876, while attempting to kill an enraged bull, Mr. Paullin was attacked by the animal and thrown tvvent}' feet, breaking liis leg in three places and bruising him generally. He was thus crippled for the remainder of that season, but, becoming convalescent, he went to Illinois. In 1877, our subject purchased his present home, and two _years later, on January 1, lie Avas united in marriage to Miss Flora Adelaid, daughter of Andrew 15. and Clarinda (Clarridge) Core. She was born in Fayette County, October 21, 1857, and was given an excellent education, following the occupation of a teacher for four years.

The seven children comprising the family of Mr. and Mrs. Paullin are Myrta Ethel, who was born in 1879; Herman L., in 1881; Uriah AVilber, in 1882; Edgar Core, in 1883; Minnie Alpha, in 1885; Elda Gertrude, in 1887; and Martha Henrietta, in 1890. They occupy a beautiful home, and move in the best circles of Paint Township.

Mr. Paullin cast his first Presidential vote in 1872, for U. S. Grant. In 1877, he was elected Assessor of his township, and, although not an office-seeker, has been called upon to represent his fellow-townsmen in numerous positions. He has served as Judge of Elections in Democratic wards, and has been delegate to county conventions a number of times, having the honor of nominating Mr. ]Martiu at the convention, when he received his secc)nd nomination. With his wife, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and occupies the position of Trustee and Treasurer of that denomination.

eW. PURSELIi is a young man whose native ability has placed him in the front ranks of the business men of Washington C. H., his birtliplace, where he is extensivel}'' engaged as a lumber merchant and as a manufacturer of doors, sashes and l)linds. He was born August 15, 1856, and w^as educated in the public schools of this city. At the age of fifteen, he entered the Herald office to learn the trade of a printer, and after he had become an expert tyjDCsetter he remained in the olllce as a journej'man. After spending four j'ears in that manner, our suljject entered the lumber business, and continued in it seven years. He then sold out his business and went to Minneapolis, ]\Iinn., where he engaged in the manufacture of underwear for three years. Returning at the expiration of that time to Washington C. II., he resumed his old business, and this is one of the leading firms in that line in this part of the count}'. He also does a thriving business in the manufacture of blinds, doors and sashes.

o^ood fellowship, and is one of the most popular society men in the city. His political alliliations are with the Republican part}', of which he is an ardent supporter. In his social relations, he is identified with the Masonic fraternity, as a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Royal Arcanum,

^T70IIN COURTRTGHT. Among the successful agriculturists of Pickaway Count}', we maj' mention tiie name of IMr. Courtright, whose portrait is presented on the opposite page and whose estate is located on section 14, AValnnt Township. His famil}' figures in the social gatherings of this community, where tlieir intelligence and cultured manners make them welcome guests. Our subject is a native of the above-named township, his birth occurring January 28, 1838. He is therefore activelj' interested in all that pertains to its upbuilding, and is liberal with both his time and means.

Jesse D. and Sallie (Stout) Courtriglit, the parents of our subject, were natives respectively of Fairfield Count}', this State, and Pennsylvania. The father was reared to man's estate in his native county, where the famil}' were among the pioneers, enduring all the hardships and privations which life in a new country made necessary. He was born in 1811 .and by his marriage with Miss Stout became the parent of nine children, seven of whom are living, namely: Mary J., Mrs. Thomas Cole; Sarah, who married ICmanuel Westenhaver; Elizabeth, Mrs. Ezra Beer}'; .John; George S., a physician residing in Fairfield County, Ohio; Samuel W., a judge at Circleville; Alva P., also a physici.an, practicing in Circleville; PMson B. O. and Amanda are deceased.

Some time in the '30s, the father of our subject located upon the farm which is the property of John Courtright. He was very prominent in the county, represented Pickaway County one term in the Legislature, and was also the incumbent of various township offices, the duties of which he discharged in a conscientious and satisfactory manner. Socially, he was identified with the Masonic fraternity, and in politics was a Democrat. He passed from this life February 22, 1<S7.'5, at Circleville, wliither he had removed in lis7ii. He was a member of the Presbyterian Ciiurch,to tlie support of which he was a liberal and cheerful contributor. Mrs. Courtright survived her husband until July, 1881, when she too passed to the home beyond.

The original of this sketch grew to mature years on the home farm and there was trnined to a thorough understanding of farm life, which pursuit has been his life calling. He was given a good education in tlie [)ublic schools of his locality. Augiist 10, 1866, he was married to Minerva L. Brobst, who was born in Fairfield CV)unty, February 8, 1846. ]\Irs. Courtright w.as the daughter of David and Leali (Culp) Brolwt, the father a native of the above-named county, and the mother of Walnut Township, tliis county, where her parents were among the early settlers. To Mr. and Mrs. Courtright have been born four children: Alva B., Sallie F., John I), (deceased), and Grace C. Our subject is the proi)rietor of a splendid estate, comprising three liundred and forty-five acres in the home farm, and two hundred acres in Fairfield County, beside a half interest in one hundred and thirty acres, the records thus showing hi)n to be one of the heaviest taxpayers in his school district and township.

In politics, Mv. Courtright is a Democrat, and for a number of years served his fellow-townsmen .as Trustee. He is a Director of Relter Hill Cemetery, and, with his good wife, is a member in good standing of the Presbyterian Church, in which I)ody he served in the capacity of Elder for a long period. His upright and honest life has won the esteem and respect of all good citizens, by whom he will be remembered long after he has been called hence. Socially, he is identified with the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Lithopolis Lodge No. 169, in which body he was Master for fourteen years. He also served as Eminent Commander of the vScioto Commandery No. 35, at Circleville and was otherwise identified with social life.

A brother of our subject, Judge Samuel Courtright, of Circleville, is one of the prominent and well-to-do residents of that place. Another brother.

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George 8. Conrtriglit, is a skillful physician and during the Civil AVar served as Assistant Surgeon. For two years, he was in the Department of Mexico, and during that time joined the expedition commanded by Kit Carson against the Indians in Texas, which perhaps the reader will remember was unsuccessful. Our subject and his estimable wife jointly preside over one of the pleasantest homes in the township. Their intelligence and hospitality create about them a delightful atmosphere of genuine enjoyment, and with them their friends find a pleasant respite from the cares and fatigues of business and home duties, as well as an intellectual stimulus in the best direction.

rCUSTUS P. LAMB. This prominent and wealthy farmer of Scioto Township, Pickawa}' County, has a re])utation among his fellow-citizens of lieing the greatest " hustler " in the county, and in political circles he is looked upon as one of the shrewdest and most capable men in his party, lie is deeply interested in educational matters, and considers that the future of Pickaway County depends upon the training which is given to the children of this generation.

Our subject was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 7, 1847, and is a son of Frederick Lamb, who was l)orn in Augusta County, Ya., in 1798. The grandfather, who was of German descent, died when Frederick Lamb was an infant, and when only six years old, the child came, in 1804, to Ohio with his brothers, who settled in P\airfield County. He had journeyed on horseback over the mountains, a distance of over five hundred miles. He was educated in the pioneer schools, and early turned his attention to the hard work of the frontier, splitting rails and peddling clocks for some eight or ten years, and in that way gaining means to make a start in life. He at one time owned fifteen hundred acres of land, and was then esteemed as one of the wealthiest men in the county. An hotel for drovers i>oing to the Eastern markets was kept by him, and sometimes he had as many as one hundred men under his roof over night. In addition to all this, this man of large business capacity carried on extensive farming and stock-dealing. He died at the age of sevent^'-eight years, an esteemed member of the Protestant Methodist Church, and a Democrat in his political connections.

Elizabeth Caldwell was the maiden name of the mother of our subject, and she was also a native of A'irginia, and came to Oiuo with some of her relatives when she was a young girl of thirteen. Her parents had died when she was quite 3'oung, and had left her an extensive estate, with a large number of slaves, whom she set free. It Avas in 1828 that she came to Ohio, and she traveled on horseback over the mountains. She was the mother of ten children, six of whom grew to years of maturity, namely : Almeda, Hamilton, Worthington, Frederick, our subject and J^dson. This woman of remarkable capability and character died at the age of fifty years. She was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and, with a few others, was the main support of that body in her vicinity. Indeed, the church building was erected through her efforts and contrilnitions.

The boyhood of our subject was passed upon the farm, and after attending the district school in the log school house, he studied at the Fairfield Union Academy, spending two 3'ears there studying German and Latin. While a pupil in the district school, he had a teacher who had been hired on account of his extraordinary ability in mathematics, but who was a hard drinker. Young Lamb found his teacher's jug of whiskey under a root in a clearing back of the schoolhouse, and at recess filled it full of water. The teacher went out to get a drink, and was wild with rage at finding the trick which had been played upon him. The child was frightened at the teacher's anger and began to cry, thus showing his own connection with the affair, whereupon the teacher made him tell who had suggested to him this act, and whipped them.

moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where for one year he carried on a speculative business, but not liking the land there, returned to Fairfield County and rented for two years. He lived for six years upon three hundred and fort}' acres near Darbyville, a propert}^ which he bought at 133 and sold at 165 per acre. His farm in Pickaway County, upon which he moved in 1881, has three hundred and forty acres, and all of it is improved land.

Rebecca McNaghten, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, became the wife of our subject September 19, 1870. Thev have six children living and one has passed from earth. Those v,ho are living are Owen P. (now in the Columbus University), Whitney H, Clyde C, Frederick W., Rex and Nellie. Most of the farm is rented out to tenants, and Mr. Lamb devotes all his time to trading in stock and other directions, buying and selling large numbers of horses and cattle. lie has unusual ability in business matters, and is of a speculative turn of mind. He goes to Cincinnati and Chicago to buy stock and brings them here to fatten and sell. He is a Democrat in his political views, and is looked up to for his wisdom in regard to State politics. For twenty-five years he has been a member of the Independent Order C)f Odd Fellows at Commercial Point. There is no point upon which Mr. Lamb is more wide-awake and progressive than in regard to the education of his children, which he looks upon as of supreme importance.

LLEN LATHAM is a general farmer on a fertile tract of four hundred and flft}- seven acres of land located in Jasper <^ Township), Fa^^ette Count3^ He was the son of Bela and Mary Ellen (Feagens) Latham, natives espectively of Maine and Ohio. The parents were married in Fayette County, soon after which event they located on a farm in Union Township. In 1834, they moved upon the land which is in possession of our subject, but which at that earl}' period was in its original wildness. The tract comprises three hundred acres, nearly all of which Mr. Latham placed under good cultivation prior to his decease, which occurred in 1873. His good wife preceded liim to the world I)eyond by several years, her death taking [)lace in 18G8.

The parental family of our subject included eleven children, only four of whom are living. Five sons took part in the late Civil War: Charles was killed at the battle of Cheat Mountain; Fielding died in the hospital while in the service. The elder Mr. Latham took a great interest in the welfare of his townshii), and served his fellow-townsmen as Trustee for several terms. He was a member in good standing of the Christian Church and gave liberally of his means to its support.

The original of this sketch was born November 17, 1832, in Union Township, Fayette County. He was an infant when his parents settled on the farm, where he grew to manhood, and where he saw plenty of hard work, having to assist his father in cultivating the land. When starting out in life on his own responsibility, Mr. Latham secured a tract of one hundred and twenty acres, and improved the same.

Our subject joined the Union army in 18G4, and enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Sixtyeighth Ohio Militia. The regiment went into camp at Ft. Dennison, and later went into Kentucky, where Mr. Latham did guard duty; he also participated in the Morgan raid. He was in the service for four months, and then returning home he was married in July, 1865, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Moore and Ann (Bailey) Bragg, natives of this State, being residents of Ross County. There the mother's decease took place, while the father died in Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Bragg were born five children, Mrs. Latham's birth occurring in 1844.

After his marriage, he of whom we write settled upon the home farm, where he continued to reside for three and a half years. He then removed to a farm a mile and a half southeast of Plymouth and made that place his home for sixteen years, when he returned to what is now his present abiding-place. His estate comprises four hundred and fifty-seven acres of valuable land, more than half of which is under the most approved methods of cultivation. He gives his time and attention

To Mr. and IMrs. Latham has been born one daugliter, Mar}' Ellen, who is the wife of Grant Marcliant, M. D., and resides in Milledgeville; the^' are the parents of one child. Mrs. Latham is a member in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, our subject is a thorougli Republican, and his interest in educational affairs has caused him to be placed on tlie School Board. He has occupied the responsible position of Trustee of his township for two terms, during which time he fulfilled all the duties of that office in a manner creditable to himself and satisfactory to his constituents.

W/AMES SILCOTT. This prominent practicing dentist of Wasliington C. H. occupies a .^. J pleasant and conveniently located suite of ^^^ rooms in tlie Worthington Block, corner of INLarket and Main Streets. His office is furnished with all the appliances which contribute to success in his profession, and his attention is closely given to the welfare of his patients. Not onl>' is he popular among tiie people of the county, but he is prominently and favorably known in the ranks of his professional ])rethren.

Born in Washington C. H. November 30, 1862, our sul)jcct is the son of A. E. Sileott, an early resident of the city. He was educated in the common and High Schools of the place, graduating from the latter in 1880, after which he was for one year a student in the State University at Columbus. He then entered the Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N. Y., and after studying there one year, followed the profession of a civil engineer for two years, making the first surve3'S on the Columbus, & Cincinnati INIidland Railroad, and afterward engaging in surveys in the West.

On returning to Ohio, our subject commenced the study of dentistry with his uncle, Dr. ,J. R. Ta3ior, of Cincinnati, with wliom he remained until 1884. He then entered the Ohio Dental College, from which he was graduated with the Class of '86. For the ensuing two years he occupied the position of Demonstrator in be ,j^<.rative and mechanical departments, following which he came to Wasliington C. H. and opencv .m office in 1889. He now enjojs an extensive a vtive one year. He is also identified witli nati (.)dontological Society, the State ^association, also President of the Board o.. iJental Examiners of the State of Ohio, the Ciu Phi fraternit}-; and socially, he is a member of Fayette Lodge, F. Sz A. M., and the Knights T Pythias. His marriage October 17, 1889, at ^ Hill,

Cincinnati, united him with Miss Mar. i^eininger, of that place, and they are the parents; f one child, Marie. The}^ are prominently identiied with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in the social circles of Washington C. H. are welcome guests. Politicall}', our subject is a Republican.

^f OHN MALLOW comes of the fine old pioneer stock that was represented in the American Revolution and in the W^ar of 1812, and by his good soldiership during the late rebellion, he proved himself worthy of so patriotic an ancestry. He is a farmer in Wayne Township, Fayette County, where he has large and valuable landed interests, and is among the foremost of his calling in his county.

Mr. Mallow was born in Ross Count}' in 1838, a son of Simeon and Jane Mallow. His father was also a native of Ross County, and was born in 1813 on the same farm on which his son, of whom we write, first opened his eyes to the light. His parents were Adam and Phebe (Dice) Mallow, v '^o were natives of Pendleton County, Va., and earl ' settlers of Ross County, this State, locating ther in 1800. The former was a son of Adam and Sarah (Bush) INLillow. and was an officer in the War of 1812, who attained tlie rank of Major. His father was a native, of Viiginia, and, when a mere child, was eiV[... )t \)y tlie Indians at Ft, Seljcrt, on the Potomac Kivei-, his mother, several brotliers and a sistcJ'iieing taken at the same time. His life'v.'viij. 'served on account of his bravery, wliile his broth^rs^and sister were killed before the eyes of their ^^^ ' because they cried. His savage captors hvouiipp, him to the old Indian village of Chillicotht'j" '.he adjoining county of Ross, and he was wl''' ' m six years before he could effect his escape. >6ii .vas very favoraljly im[)ressed with the beauty Crthe country around his Indian home, and he came to this State in the last years of his life to spen ' his remaining days in Ross County, where he il» d at a good old age. He was a soldier in tht. " ''; 'kition, and fought at Point Pleasant. Simeon i.iJ_allow's education was limited to the district set -ol of the olden times. His parents both died wnen he was young, and he immediately took charge of his father's farm, his early trainingfitting him .to carry it on in an able manner. At the age of twenty-two, he took unto himself a wife in the per on of Jane Campl3ell, who was born in Wayne To'vnship in 1815, and was a daughter of William and Margaret (Macolum) Campbell, who were natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia, who had located in Fayette Count3^in 1800. After marriage, Mr. Mallow bought the remainder of the old homestead from the other heirs, and quietly, contentedly and prosperously pursued his vocation thereon, and fulfilled his duties as a man and a citizen throughout a long and honorable life, until his deatii in 1885. His wife had })assod away ten years previously. To them had lieen born these four children: Adam 0., John, Lewis C. and Armilda. The father was of the old Whig stock, and when the Republican party rose he joined its ranks. He held most of the offices of his township, and. always took an affectionate i)ride in its progres:i.

In the early years of his manhood, the subject of.tiiis biography showed the value of his citizenship by entering the army in 1862, as a member of Company K, Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and gof irig forth from home and friends to help fight his dountry's battles, and, mayhap, to die in defense of the Union. His regiment was attached to the

Army of the Cumberland, and he took part in many of the most iujportant engagements in which that l)ranch of the service figured. Tlius he was present at the dreadful battle of Cliickamau<ra; l)eli)ed in the successful storming of Missionary Ridge, where the common soldiers covered themselves with glory; did some heavy fighting at Dalton and Resaca; was in all the princi[)al battles that were fought during (ien. Sherman's famous march to the sea, assisting in the siege and capture of Atlanta, and finally took part in the Grand Review at Washington in 1865, after the close of the war. He had a full experience of the liardshii)s and perils of a soldier's life, but happily escaped from many of the dangers that threatened <)n every hand, only receiving a slight wound, at Chickamauga, which necessitated his going to the hospital for a short time. He entered the service as a private, and was mustered out as First Lieutenant of his company, an honor well deserved.

Returning home from the battle-fields of the South, Mr. Mallow at once resumed the duties on the farm that he had laid aside when he abandoned the plough and the reaping hook to shoulder the musket. In 1867, he took upon himself the responsibilities of domestic life, marrj'ing Miss Julia, daughter of Solomon and Juliet (Crawford) Bush. Her father was a son of John and Mariette (Wise) Bush. John Bush was a son of Michael Bush, who in turn was a son of Lewis l>ush. To Mr. and INIrs. Mallow were born five children, two of whom died 3'oung. The survivors are Alma E., Otis 15. and Harry C. In 1883, death removed the beloved wife and mother from tlie home that her [)resence had made so i)leasant, but her infiuence still lingers within its precincts, and her memory is hallowed.

]\Ir. Mallow came to his present place of residence in 1870, and has here one of the best-appointed farms in all Wayne Township. Its area is five hundred and ten acres of well-improved land, amply supplied with modern and conveniently arranged buildings, including a brick dwelling-house and substantial barns; and our subject has put up neat fences, and has drained the land by a complete system of tiling.

tlie Republican party ever since he cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He has held many of the offices of his township, and has in various vvaj's been j)rominently indentified with its advancement.

^ J^ I. BALLING ER, M. D. We here present a \/-\j/l life sketch of one of the prominent citizens V^/^ of Plain City, who is an Ohioan by birth, having l)een born in Zane Township, Logan County, October 18, 1828. His father, Josliua Ballinger, was born in 1803, in Burlington, N. J., and became a farmer. Li earh^ life, he came to Ohio with his parents, making his home, in 1810, in what is now knoAvn as Logan County, and remaining there until his death, which took place in 1873. This honored parent was in his political views a Whig in his early life and later a Republican. For many 3'ears he was an active and earnest membei- of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but in his later 3^ears was an earnest worker in the Protestant Methodist denomination. His father, Samuel Ballinger,who was a native of Burlington County, N. J., died at the age of seventA'-five years.

William Ballinger, an ancestor of our sultject, was I)anislied from France and found his new home in England. Later, he came to America, where his descendants have since found a congenial home. The mother of our subject Itore the maiden name of J^elilah Inskeep, and is a native of Ohio, ])eing born in Logan County in 1808. This venerable lady still makes her home upon the farm where she was born, and is the oldest native-boin resident in that county. Her father, John Inskeep, was a native of Culpepcr, Va.,and both from her family and from that of his father our subject is of Quaker stock. The grandfather of the Doctor was a preacher among this godl}^ and enlightened people.

The parents of Dr. Ballinger were united in marriage in Logan County, Ohio, and there reared a family of eight children, three daughters and five sons, all of whom are still living. W. I. is the second child and eldest son, and until he reached the age of nineteen, his life was spent upon the farm.

After attending the district school, he entered the academy at Marysville, Union County, Ohio, in ' 1848, and after two 3'ears in that excellent institution he took a three-years' course in the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware. It was in 1853 that he commenced the study of medicine, reading with Dr. D. W. L. Henderson, of Marysville, remaining with him for three years, and at the same time attending lectures in the Starling Medical College, of Columbus. Later, he studied at the Cleveland Medical College, where he received his diploma in March, 1856.

The 3'oung Doctor's first location for practice was in Plain City, in April of the same yeav, and he has remained here during all the 3'ears of the past quarter of a eentur3'. Besides attending to the claims of his medical practice, which has been extensive, he has engaged in the milling business. In company with R. AVoodrulf, of Plain Citj, he built a mill in 1873, and when his partner died two years later. Dr. Ballinger bought his interest and has since continued its sole proprietor. This mill has been a great help to the farming community, as it was the first one in the vicinit3' and was the first enterprise to give Plain Cit3' a start in business progress. Since its erection, there are probably a thousand acres of wheat raised where there were ten acres before. Its capacity' for the manufacture of flour is seventy-five barrels dail}", and the mill now has the roller process. The Doctor found himself over-burdened on account of the millingbusiness and in 1883 gave up his medical practice. He has a fine farm of one hundred and fift3--nine acres in Darby Township. This he carries on prosperously and is also interested financially in a furniture factory, which is a prominent enterprise of Plain City.

The lady who presides over the home of Dr. liallinger became his wife February 18, 1857. Her maiden name was Matilda Ta3dor and she is a daughter of John and Eliza (Mark) Ta3'lor, and was born in Darby Township. Her mother, who is still living, has reached the good age of seventy-nine years and still makes her home in Darb3' 'J'ownship. Of the five children of our subject, two died in infanc3^ The eldest son, John, now lives in Plain Cit3', as does also the second son, James L. Miss

Eva, the only daughter, a lad3' of unusual accomplishments, especially in the musical line, is at home with her parents. The Doctor is prominent in the Masonic lodge and active in the Methodist J^piscopal Church, of which he is a Trustee. His political alliliations have ever been with tlie Republican part}', and his first Presidential vote was cast for Gen. Winlleld Scott.

AMES WILLI AIM DUEEEE is a member of the firm of J. W. Duffee tt Co., grocers ^^^, and provision dealers at Washington C. II., y^^J one of the most solid and prosi)erous business firms of the city. Our subject comes of a family that was well rc[)resented during the late war, in which he himself fought, though only a mere boy when he entered the army.

Mr. Duffee was born January 17, 1846, and is a native of this State, his birthplace being in Hocking County. He is a son of Charles Duffee, who is also a native of Ohio, born in Meigs County in 1822, his parents, who were Pennsylvanians, having been among the pioneers of that county. When he was about eleven years old, the}' I'emoved to Hocking County, and settled in Stark Townsliij). He remained there until he was twenty-nine years old, and then went to Vinton County, where he learned the trade of a shoemaker. At the end of six years, which were emplo^'cd at his trade, he came to Washington C H., and was engaged in the manufacture of shoes here until the summer of 1861. The breaking out of the war roused his patriotism, and in August of that year he enlisted in Company A, Eirst Ohio Cavalry. He served most of the time on detached duty, winning an excellent record as a soldier, and was honorably discharged at the close of his term of enlistment in December, 1862, at St. Paul, Minn.

After he retired from the army, INIr. Duffee resumed his trade at Washington C. II., and carried it on until 1875, when he became a manufacturer, and was so engaged for seven 3'ears. At the expiration of that time, he went into the grocery business with his sons, and is still interested in that. He is prominent in public life, and is a member of the Indei)endeiit Order of Odd Eellows, having been AVarden of his lodge, lie has been IMarshal of the city for two years, and is a man greatly respected. In politics, he has been a Republican since the war. Mr. Duffee has a wife and two sons, our subject and G. W. The latter is engaged in the shoeinaking liusiness. He is an honored veteran of the war, who was quite young when he first enlisted, in 1861, in Company' C, Sixtieth Ohio Infantry. He was with that regiment one year, and was then mustered out. In 1863, he again enlisted, becoming a member of Company A, Eirst Ohio Cavalry, and served with fidelity throughout the remainder of the Rel)ellion, receiving his final discharge in August, 1865. He then returned to this city, and has been engaged as before mentioned ever since. His war record is commemorated l)y his membership in the Grand Army of the Repulilic.

The subject of this biographical review was young when his parents came to Washington C. II. and took up their permanent residence here, and his education was completed in the excellent schools of this city. He learned the trade of a shoemaker, and made shoes for a living until his enlistment in November, 1861, in Company C, Sixtieth Ohio Infantry. Although so 3"0uthful, he displayed fine soldierly qualities, and did good service until taken i)risoner with his brother at Harper's Eerry, where he had done some good fighting. He and his brother were paroled, and mustered out at Chicago in December, 1862. He returned to Washington C. XL, went back to his trade, and continued at it until 1875, when he secured a [)Osition as clerk in a shoe store, Avhich he held al)Out two 3'ears. We then find him in Inisiness on his own account with his father as grocer and i)rovision dealer. They have a well-fitted up establishment, in which they carry a full line of groceries and provisions, and they are doing a fine business, as they are attentive to their customers, supplying them always with the best to be obtained, keep a careful run of the markets, and are strictl}' honorable in their dealings.

of this city, who keeps a gentleman's furnishing and dothing store. Mr. and Mrs. Duffee are greatly esteemed in social circles for their many amiable and agreeable (jualities, and true hos[)itality is found in their home, which is brightened by the presence of their two daughters: Grace, who is twenty-three years old; and May INIargueretta, who is eleven 3'ears old. ]Mr. Duffee is a charter member of John Bell Post No. 119, G. A. R., and he belongs to the jMasonic order. Politically, he is a Democrat, and, religiously, a Presbyterian, who works heartily with his fellow-memliers in promoting the welfare of the church and of the community at large.

^ EWI8 R. LESIIER. The farms of the I (j^ Plum Run A^alley are unsurpassed for fer- /l^^ tility of soil and beauty of location by any estates in Pickaway Connty. Among them, one of the largest and best improved is the farm belonging to Mr. Lesher, and comprising four hundred and thirteen and one-half acres, which are under good cultivation. Tlie place is watered by the Plum Run River, a beautiful stream that never goes dry, and even when ]iarching droughts destroy crops in other sections of the State, still Hows on tranquilly and contributes to secure the bountiful harvests of this locality. A view of the homestead is shown on another page.

A native of Berks County, Pa., Mr. Lesher was born September 12, 183'J, and is descended from German ancestors, who, in the second generation before him, emigrated to the United States and made a settlement in the Keystone State. His father, Samuel, was boi'u in Berks County and learned the trade of a mason in his youth, although he was principally^ engaged as a farmer, and became quite wealthy. His death occurred in 1865, when he was about three-score and ten. His wife, Sarah Ann Raber, likewise a native of Berks County, died wlien about forty years old. Both were identified with the German Lutheran Church and were consistent Christians. The family of which our subject is a member consists of eight children, five sons and three daughters. Lewis R. received a somewhat limited schooling but has gained a good education through attendance in the school of experience, where toil and hardship were his severe but eflicient instructors. When eighteen, he commenced to learn the trade of a carpenter, but never followed it to any considerable extent. At the age of twenty, he commenced to clerk in a store, but after engaging in that way for three years, his health failed and he was obliged to seek other emplo3'ment.

In the spring of 1862, Mr. Lesher removed to Pickaway County, and located in Salt Creek Township, Avhere he has since resided. He purchased land and immediately commenced to farm and raise cattle. August 2, 1863, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Lutz, daughter of the venerable Samuel Lutz, mentioned in this work. Mrs. Lesher was born and reared on the farm where she still lives, and is highly esteemed b}' a host of warm personal friends. She is the mother of three children, namely: Samuel H. who is married and lives near the old homestead; and Lizzie and Charles, who are at home.

In political matters, as in all affairs of general interest, Mr. Lesher keeps thoroughl}' posted and affiliates with the Republican party. He has served as delegate to county and district conventions and was Township Treasurer for two years, and at present is serving as Trustee. In 1891, he was nominated for County Commissioner, and although the county has a Democratic majority of between eight and twelve hundred, he was defeated b}^ only one hundred and fifty votes. Sociall}-. he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Eello^s. In the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, he has been Deacon and Treasurer for several 3^ears, and Treasurer of the Sunday-school for some time, being a pillar in the church and an active promoter of all good works.

In addition to his homestead, Mr. Lesher owns sixty acres in Hocking County, and his landed interests are extensive and valuable. He engages in stock-raising and makes a specialty of Short-horn cattle, in which he has been successful. He commenced in life without means, but by sturdy in- tegrity and unremitting {perseverance, he has become well-to-do. He is a close observer of men and things and possesses a deep insight into affairs of moment. Since 1862, he has been a subscriber and reader of the daily Cincinnati Commercial Gazette^ and formulates opinions only after careful study and close observation.

^\ OHN A. GROCE was born amid the pioneer scenes of Pickawa}' County, October 23, 1825, and for many j-ears contributed to its ^ jirosperity by his practical work as an intelligent farmer who has a well-managed farm on section 35, Walnut Township. He is a son of George and Catherine (Souders) Groce, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of this county. They came here when there were but few other whites here, the countiy in its original wildness with but few settlements, and in the flourishing town of Circleville there were but three cabins. They took up their abode in a log cal)in in the woods of what is now Walnut Township, and underwent the usual hardships and privations in building up their home. Further mention of them is made in the biography of their son Amos, which appears on these pages.

When our subject was a boy, Indians were still lingering around their old hunting-grounds and homes in this region, and wild game was plentiful. He is mainly self-educated, as the rude log schoolhouses of his day were not the seats of learning that the modern school buildings are, educational facilities being rather limited. However, he was well endowed with a clear brain, and a healthy, active nature, together with a good capacity for sustained and well-directed labor, and he lias done well in the prosecution of his calling as a farmer, having a valuable farm, which yields him a goodly income. It is well supplied with a good class of buildings, that are neat and well kept, and he has all the appliances for carrying on farming to good advantage.

native of Pennsylvania, and in the earl3' years of the settlement of Pickaway County, came hither with her [tarcnts. She was the mother of Hve children, of whom these two are living, George V. and Julia A., the latter the wife of Winsan Corder. The names of the three deceased are John A., Emanuel and Catherine. December 6, 1883, our subject was married to Mrs. Susan Bolan, widow of Thomas J. Bolan, formerly' of Scioto Township. She was born in Walnut Township, December 31, 1822, and is a daughter of George and Mary Brinker, natives of Penns3ivania, who at an earl}' period in the settlement of Pickawa}^ County came here and located in the woods of Walnut Township. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom seven survive: Nancy, Mrs. Groce; Elizabeth, wife of Jonathan Compton; George, Sarah ;^ Lovina, wife of Nelson AVarren; and John.

It has been the privilege of our subject and his wife to witness much of the growth of Pickaway County from its original wildness, and in them we have good types of that fine class of people developed by the environments of pioneer life. They have always lived uprightly, in true friendshii) with all about them, and none know them but to respect them. Mrs. Groce is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church as one of its most active working members.

'iJfl'OlIN FLORENCE is conducting a profitable business as farmer and stock-i-aiser, his interests centering in Monroe Township, where he has a good-sized, (inel}' managed farm, situated nine miles west, and a little south, of Plain City. He is a native of JMadison County, and was born October 5, 1845. His father, Robinson Florence, was a native of Virginia, and a son of AViliiam and Fanny Florence, who came from that State to this when he was young, and were among the pioneers of Pickaway Count}', locating on land that they developed into a farm.

her parents, John and Mary "Williams, were also early settlers of tins region, locating in Paint Township, this county, where the mother of our sul)ject grew to womanhood and was married. ^Vfter marriage, the Florences settled on a farm in Paint Townshii). and in their pioneer home their son of whom we write was l)orn. The father died on the old homestead in his eightieth year. The aged mother is still living there, and is now eightyone years old. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom seven grew to maturity, and six are still living: E. R., William, Fanny, .John, Charles and Edwin.

John Florence of this sketch is the seventh child of the family. I lis boyhood days were pleasantly passed on the old farm that is his birthplace. He was a good scholar, and was given excellent educational advantages, attending first the district school, and then the public school and academy at London, finally becoming a student at the Ohio Universit}' at Delaware, where he |)ursued a fine course of study. Thus well equipped for the battle of life, he returned to the farm and gave his father valuable assistance in its management for some years. In 1877, he located on the farm in Monroe Township that he has ever since owned and occupied. It comprises two hundred and twent}^ acres of rich and well-tilled land, and is in a fine condition generally as to improvements and all that goes to make uj) a good farm. ^Ir. Florence devotes it to mixed husbandry, and has it well stocked. lie keeps from C)ne hundred and fifty to four hundred sheep all the time, and has a goodl}' number of cattle and horses of high grades. He is an active, wide-awake, industrious man, who looks carefully after his interests, and is eminently deserving of the success that has crowned his labors, placing him among the substantial men of the county. He stands well as a man and a citizen, his neighbors always finding him pleasant and obliging, and he favors all things likely to benefit the township. He was formerly a Democrat, in politics, but he now votes the People's ticket, being keenly interested in political matters.

J. B. and Harriet (Tuttle) Morgridge. She, too, is a native of Madison County, born in Darby Townshii), Decemlier 4, 1854. She is finely educated, having been a student in some of the best schools of this, and a neighboring State. She first attended the district school m her native town, was then sent to Marysville, Ohio, from there to Ridgers Seminary, of Springfield, whence she went to Indiana to pursue a course in Earlham College, at Richmond, and she was subsequently a pupil at the university at Delaware. Her marriage with our subject is a congenial union, and the}^ have established a home that is the centre of true culture and refinement, in which the}' dispense a delightful hospitality to their numerous friends. They have two children, "Walter and Mary. The son is at home, while the daughter is attending school at St. Mar3"'s Convent, at Columbus, Ohio.

^ ESSE TUMBLISON is a retired farmer, who has been a factor in the develoimient of Madison County's agricultural interests, and is now quietly passing the declining years of a long and well spent life in his i^leasant home on "West High Street, London. A native of Ohio, his birthplace is nine miles south of Chillicothe, in Ross Count}', and he was born October 28, 1816. His parents, Jesse and Elizabeth (Soders) Tumblison, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Kentuck}', were married in Ross Count}', and began their wedded life there amid pioneer surroundings. The father was a bricklayer, and he built up a prosperous business in Chillicothe as a contractor and builder, employing a good many men, and he was thus engaged throughout life.

Our subject is the only surviving member of the family. He lived in Ross County until nine years old, and then his mother removed to Pickaway County with her family, and he was there reared on a farm. He remained at home with his mother until he was twenty-one, attending the local schools in his boyhood, and at that age he went to work as a farm hand, continuing thus employed for some six years. At the expiration of that time, he had gathered together enough to enable him to marry and make a home, and lie was wedded to Miss ]Mary IMcKinney, of Pickaway Count}^ daughter of Samuel and INIargaret (Lewis) McKinney. Her [)arents were also natives of Pickaway County, born there in the very earliest days of its settlement, and her father was numbered among its practical farmers until his death.

After marriage, Mr. Tumblison rented a farm in Pickaway County for several years, and then another for ten years. After that, he purchased one hundred acres of that same farm, which he operated a year and then he sold it. He next bought a farm of one hundred and sixty-seven acres, which he disposed of at a good price after living on it five years. Coming then to Madison Count}', he carried on agriculture on rented land the ensuing nine years. He then invested in a farm of one hundred and fifty-four acres in Union Township, which is still in his possession. It is provided with fine buildings, is highly cultivated, and is one of the best farms in the township. Our subject lived on it ten 3'ears, but as his wife died in 1886, he rented it, and has since made his home in London, the income that he enjoys being the fruit of his diligence and practical skill in agricultural pursuits. He is a man of high principles and unswerving rectitude in thought and act, and wherever he has lived has always been regarded as a very desirable citizen, one who could be de- ))ended upon to fill places of public trust with fidelity, and to act lionorabl}^ in all the relations in which he stood toward others. He has held the ollices of Supervisor and School Director, and in both capacities served the township well. In his younger da3'S, he belonged to the old Whig party, but of late years he has been a Republican. Socially, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Religiously, he is a member of tlie Methodist Episcopal Church, as was also his wife of sainted memory, who was well beloved for her many virtues.

Our subject has seven children: Frank, who married Ella Reed, and has five children: Charles, Merda, Hany, Blanche, John; Baxter E., who married Ann Hunter, and has three children: Ethel, Ada and Edna; Marcus, who married Liza

Woodhouse, and has four children: Willie, Howard, Mary, and Thomas; Fletcher, who married Kate Weaver, and has two children: Bessie and Claude; Marinda, Mrs. Albert Botkin; Martha; Dema, who married Samuel Hunter, and died IMay 1, 1892, leaving two children: Charles and Ilorence.

^ of the growth of Madison County, but to also materially aid in its advancement as a commercial center. He is possessed in a rare degree of those sterling qualities which mark him as a man of uprightness of character, while his unassuming kindness has won for him the esteem of his fellowcitizens. The political issues of the times are always interesting to him, and he gives his unswerving allegiance to the Republican party. For many years the proprietor of a large gristmill in West Jefferson, our subject is now living retired from active business, and makes his home in a comfortable residence with his only daughter and child.

The original of this sketch is the son of William and Isabel (Ferguson) Cartmiil, the former of whom was born in Virginia in 1779. The parents came to Ohio in 1825, and made their home for a number of years in what is now Oak Run Township. Madison County. Later removing to Pike Township, they si)ent their last daj-s in that locality, and were ranked among the pioneers who did much toAvard opening up this section of country.

The parental family of Mr. Cartmiil included seven children, of whom he was tlie eldest, his birth occurring in Bath County, Ky., October 23, 1808. He accompanied his parents on their removal to this county in 1825, and grew to maturity in Oak Run Township. When ready to establish a home of his own, he was married in January, 1829, to Sarah Ann Postle, who was born in this county, April 23, 1815.

fourth year, wlien be came to Jefferson Township and worked at the carpenter's trade for about fifteen years, and in lH4!t came to AVest Jefferson. Six years later, lie erected the flouring mills at this place, which he oi)erated in a most proii table manner until 1881, since which time he has lived a retired life. He is the i)r()i)rietor of an estate which includes three hundred acres, together with a nice residence in West Jefferson.

(Jur subject makes his home with liis daughter, Emerica, widow of William P. Reddick, b}' whom she became tlie mother of three children, namely: Sarah, now iNIrs. Marion Kimlterlin; Catherine, the wife of A. Colvin and Jennie, ]Mrs. A. Karns. IMrs. Sarah A. Caitmill departed this life in Indiana, August 21, 18G7.

Our subject is a devoted raemlier of the ^Methodist Episcoi)al Church, and regarding other issues of the day, manifests the true public spirit which he manifests in the affairs of his neighborhood.

'^^^y ettc County, and one of the oldest practitioners of Washington C. II., was born in Windliam County, Vt., February 21, 1842. His i>arents, Cliarles and I.avina (Thompson) Foster, removed to Ross County, Ohio, in 1854, and there Charles A. coiiiiilotcd his education at Kingston Academy. For ten yeai>, he followed the profession of a tenclier, for wliicli his breadth of knowledge and uiiusu;il tact as !i disciplinarian admiiabh' (pialilied liim.

While Superiiiteiideiit of Schools at Cardington, Morrow County, our subject employed his leisure iiours in reading medicine with Dr. Wetherby a prominent physician of that village. Afterward, he entered the medical department of Columbia College, frf)m which he was graduated in 1870, liaving aeipiiied not only a good theoretical knowledge of tliera[)eutics, Init added to it an extensive practical experience in hospital work. At once, after comi)U'tiiig his college course, he located in Circleville, this State, where he entered

Immediately after establishing himself in this city, the Doctor entered upon a lucrative and extensive practice, which included a large number of patients in the city besides a wide range of country practice. His reputation is established as a successful physician, public-spirited citizen and honorable-minded man. The Fayette County Medical Society has called him to the Presidency of their Association, and he is likewise cTosely identified with the State Medical Society. May 10, 1892, the Doctor was elected to the Chair of Ophthalmoscopy in the medical department of the Ohio ^Medical University, at Columbus. Although he has never mingled in the political life of the county, he has the i)ublic welfare at heart and gives his influence and assistance to projects of material value to the community.

In his social connections, the Doctor is numbered among the active members of Fayette Lodge, Fayette Chapter, and Garfield Commandery. He is also identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His marriage, December 2, 1875, united him Miss Mary A., daughter of William Bauder, a retired citizen of Circleville. Mrs. Foster was there born in 1852 and was reared to womanhood in the parental home, which she left to enter that of her husband. Her amiable disi)0- sition and kindliness of heart win friends wherever she goes, and she is prominent in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she has been a member for many years.

Dr. Foster was appointed a member of the Board of Pension Examiners by President Hayes and served until the election of President Cleveland. He was re-appointed during the administration of Benjamin Harrison, and is now President of the Board. He has always made a specialty of Opthalmology and gives special attention to fitting glasses in a scientific manner, in which he has been remarkably successful.

The family of wdiich our subject is a member consisted of the following children: Charles A., of this sketch; Alson, a resident of Pickaway Count}'; Highland and George, who make their home in

Ross County; and Elizabeth, who lives in Ross County and is caring for her aged mother. The father of the family resided in Ross County until he died at a good old age, mourned by a large circle of friends and remembered with affection b}' his children, who owe to his influence and training much of their success in life.

^^(' Mahoning County, Ohio, August 21, 1835, and comes of an old Connecticut family. His grandfather, Gersham Bostwick, was born in that State and afterward became a fanner of Vermont, where he spent fourteen 3-ears. Subsequently, he became a resident of I'ortage County, Ohio, where he remained until his death, at the age of sixtyeight.

Joseph R. Bostwick, father of the Captain, was born in New Milford, Conn., learned the trade of a carpenter and followed that pursuit some years. He married Ann Maria Hunt, who was born in Wilkesbarre, Luzerne Count}", Pa., and was a daughter of AVilliam Hunt, a native of Connecticut. He removed from Pennsylvania to Mahoning County, and his last years were spent in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Three years after their marriage, Mr. Bostwick removed with liis family to Ashtabula County, where, in connection with Jiis trade, he followed farming. He had served in the War of 1812, and was a Whig in politics. He helped raise the first log barn in Cleveland, Ohio, and was otherwise identified with the history of the State. He died at the home of our subject at the age of eighty-four 3'ears, and his wife passed away when seventy-nine years of age. Thej- were highly respected people, and the lady was a member of the Christian Church. They had three children: Charles B., who served throughout the late war, and is now a broker of Omaha, Neb.; B. H., of this sketch; and Perry G., an attornej' of Circleville.