Madison Township (part 27 of 30)

Ralph Morden became a Methodist minister and an earnest worker in that church. He was prominent in his calling and was also a great temperance worker, being an officer in the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars. He lived to the age of seventy-eight years. The father of our subject grew to manhood in Canada, but later sold his share of the old site and located in Ridgetown, Ontario, where he lives at the present time. Although sixty -eight years of age, time has dealt leniently with him, and he is strong and active. The Morden family is a prominent one in Canada, and Mr. Morden is an active member of the Methodist Church, in which he has been Class-leader for years. He married Miss P^lizabeth Brown, a native of Halifax, daughter of William Brown, who was of English-Scotch descent. Grandfather Brown was a ship-builder, which occupation he followed in his native country, England, until his removal to Canada. P^leveu children were born to Mr. and INIrs. Morden, five sons and six daughters, all of whom are living.

Our subject was the eldest of this family, and he was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. When sixteen years of age, he entered the university at Belleville, Ontario, remained there for some time, and then entered the seminary at KonK)ka, wheie he remained for eight months. At the age of eighteen, he engaged in teaching school, and, as he had from the early age of ten years cherished a desire to study medicine, he entered upon a course of study with Dr. R. J. P. Morden, of London, in 1871, when little past the age of nineteen years. In the fall of 1873, he entered the Homeopathy Medical College, at New York, and was graduated from that institution in 1875, with the degree of M. D. He afterward located at Exeter, practiced there for one year, and then, on account of ill-health, having recovered from a severe attack of t3'i)hoid fever.

he located, in the spring of 1«77. in Grove Port, Franklin County. Ohii.. wIhtc lie practiced for about seven years. He was the lust homeopatiiic physician in that town. He was married there, in 187'.), to Miss Lenora C. Siinc, a native of this town.

On the 1st of November, 188;{, Dr. and ^L-s. Morden located in Circlevilie, Ohio, and the former bought out Dr. J. C. King and continued the practice. He is the leading iionieo^iathir physician in the city, and his ability as a physician and surgeon is well known. He is located on Court Street, ojjposite the Oi)era House. He is a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars in this place, having joined in 1887, and is a very prominent temperance man. The Doctor is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. He has been President of the Central Committee of Pickaway County, and served as Secretary for two 3ears. In 1881), he was nominated for Representative and ran far ahead of his ticket. He has been a delegate to the State Convention, and is a member of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State. His marriage resulted in tlie birth of six children: Kli/.abeth, Fannie, Mary L., .Tennie, Ralph (the sixth) and Martha E.

\T]0SEP1I II. JOIINSOX. Among the prominent residents of Madison County, we take pleasure in giving in outline the record of ^5^>r the life of 'Mv. Johnson, who. although receiving onlj' a common-school education, has by his natural mental ability advanced in whatever field he has entered. He now resides on a 'beautiful estate in Jefferson Township, which is sui)i)lied with excellent buildings and everything necessary for the successful prosecution of his life calling.

Before mentioning in detail the events which have characterized and individualized the life of our subject, it may be well to present a l)i-ief record of his ancestr}'. His great-grandfather, on his father's side, was horn in Ireland about 17-14, and emigrated to the United States about 1800, settling in Ohio, five miles northwest of where West Jefferson now stands. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a worthy and hard-workingpioneer. His eight children were: John, Margaret, Sarah, Jacob, Katie, Henry, Michael and Polly. Tlie fourth child, Jacob, was tlie grandfather of our subject, and was born in 1782 and died in 1838. He and his first wife, whose maiden name was Jemima Carria, were the parents of six children, namely: Abram, Cynthia, Abner, Rhoda, Polly and Lewis. After the death of this lady, Jacob Johnson married Phebe Carria, and their children were six in number: Luther, Henry, Catherine, Samuel, Sallie and Lyda.

The maternal great-grandparents of our subject came from England to the United States, and, on account of a storm, were six months in crossing the ocean. They settled in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, where they were prominently identified with the best interests of the community, he serving as Clerk of the Court for several years. They reared a family of four children: Edward, Joseph, John and Parker. Joseph Gardner, the second child, was born in Chillicothe in 1813, and lived to be fifty-six years old. After being united in marriage with Jane Thomson, he came to Madison County, and settled five miles south of London. Ten children were born of this marriage: Eliza (mother of our subject), Parker, Thomas, Joseph, John, P^dward, Charles, Margaret, William and Clara.

Lewis Johnson, father of our subject, was the sixth child born of his father's first marriage, his birth occurring in Jefferson Township, April 29, 1820. On reaching mature years, he was married to Elliza Gardner, who was born January 15, 1829. When eleven years of age, she had accompanied her ):)arents on their removal to Madison County, where her death occurred February 16, 1884. The parental family included six cliildren, our subject, who was born January 22, 1854, being the third in order of birth. He received his education in the common schools, and was trained to farming pursuits, which occupation he has alwa3's followed.

March 20, 1878, Mr. Johnson was married to Miss Mary, daughter of the late Samuel Biggert. She was born in Franklin County September 29, 1852, received a good education, and prior to her marriage taught eight terms of school. By her union with our subject, she became the mother of two children, Samuel L. and Carrie A., and departed this life June 28, 1888. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which she served as Steward for ten years.

John Biggert, the paternal grandfather of Mrs. Johnson, was born in Ireland in 1758, and about 1800 emigrated to this couutr}^, being three months in crossing the ocean on a sailing-vessel. In Pennsylvania, he married Margaret Gibson, who was born in 1782, and they became the parents of nine children, namely: William, Mar}^, John, Samuel, Rachel, Charlotte, Joshua, Tilla and Margaret. Of these, Margaret alone survives. The parents of this family were strict Presbyterians in their religious faith, and both lived to advanced years, the father dying when ninety, and the mother when eighty years of age. Samuel, the fourth child, was born September 22, 1809, at the old Biggert homestead, three miles south of Georgesville, Ohio, on the banks of Darby Creek, which was also the birthplace of the other children. At the age of twent3^-five years, he married Mary R. Roberts, and of this union were born twelve children, as follows: Martha, Matilda M., vSusan E., Thomas E., Samuel, IMargaret, John R., Sebastian, Mary S., William, Lottie and Frank.

The parents were membei-s of the Methodist Elpiscopal Church, at Georgesville, and the father followed the occupation of a farmer. He died at the age of seventy-nine years, while the mother still survives.

The maternal great-grandparents of Mrs. Johnson emigrated from Ireland, settling in Virginia. Their six children were: Thomas, John, George, William, James and Elizabeth. Thomas was born in the year 1774, and in earl}" manhood married Susan Poisel, they becoming parents of eleven children: John, Margaret, James, Elizabeth, Sebastial, Nancy, Boston, George, Elias, Mary R. and Edward R. Thomas Roberts came to Ohio in 1802, and spent most of his life at Georgesville, which town was laid out by him in 1812. lie was an extensive cattle niercliant, and was accustomed to drive his cattle to market over the mountains on horseback. The tenth child in his family was Mary R., who was born in 1816.

The subject of this sketch has followed farming as his life occupation, and has spent the most of his married life on the farm where he now resides. His estate of two hundred and fifty acres is under excellent cultivation, and by being properly managed, 3'ields a handsome income. In addition to raising cereals, Mr. Johnson devotes considei-altle attention to breeding stock, and makes a specialty of hogs. In politics, he votes the straight Republican ticket, and in social matters is a member of West Jefferson Lodge No. 41, I. O. O. F, Being strictly upright in all his dealings, his credit is good wherever he is known, and he is esteemed as one of the most devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

UDGE OLIVER P. CRABB, Probate Judge of Madison County, is a man of high personal standing, and enjoys a distinguished reputation throughout this part of the State for his well-known probity and professional lionor, and is a public-spirited, progressive, loval citizen, who has the dearest interests of his community at heart. He was born in this county June 26, 1826, and is a most worthy representative of the sons of whom she may well be proud. His parents were Henderson and Jemima (Downing) Crabb, who were natives respectively of Maryland and Vii'- ginia, but were married in Ross Count}^, this State. The father was engaged in the mercantile business, and was also a preacher of some local note in the Methodist Episcopal Church a number of years, and was very influential in its upbuilding. He lived retired for several years before his death, which occurred in the town of Jefferson. His wife died some years later in London, at the home of the Judge, our subject. He mingled somewhat in the political and public life of this community, espousing the cause of the Whig party, and he j was at one time an incumbent <if tiie oflice of Justice of the Peace, ills father. Thomas ('ral)b, was a native of Englaixl, wIkj came t(» this country some time during the last century, and settled at Hagei-stown, Md., having a family of four ciiildren. Thirteen children were born to tlic parents of our subject, of wliom five are living, namely: Mrs. Elizabeth Hayden. of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Col. Benjamin F. Crabb, of York. Xcb. ; oui- .subject; Mathias, of Chicago; and Alpheus, of Columbus.

Judge Cral)b was educated in the schools of Jefferson, and remained at home on tiie farm until he was fifteen years old. At that youthful age, he began to clerk in his father's store, and continued thus engaged for his father and others, and in selling goods on his own account, until 18.yi. In that year, he was appointed Recorder of Madison County, and six months later abandoned that post to accept the < llice of Deputy Auditor, which position he retained two and a half years, and was then promoted to the head of the department l)y his election to be Auditor of the county, in which capacity lie acted three terms of two years each. Resuming the mercantile business when he retired from public life, the Judge was engaged in the grocery trade at London until 186S. Selling out his store and stock, he acted as .Justice three years, and was also interested in the insurance business, which he carried on until 1876. In IH?;'). he was returned to pul)lic life as Probate Judge of .Madison County, and he is still on the bench of the Probate Court. His whole course during these years, sixteen in number, that he has been an incuml)ent of this onerous otlice has [proved the wisdom of his elevation to it, and all are agreed, irrespective of party, that no better man could have been selected for the place, which calls not only for a thorough familiarity with the common laws, liut for intelligence in applying tliem to individual cases, for firmness in administering them, and for tact, selfcontrol and ready wit at all times. Our subject is ijifted with these and with other traits, tliat have gained him wide-spread i'opularit\- and the fullest trust of the people, who know that from his hands they will obtain justice tempered with mercy. The Judge is prominent in political circles as one of the chief counselors of the Republican party in his distrif^t, and lie lias attended numerous party conventions. During tlie war, his sympathies were with the Tnion cause, and in various ways he rendered valuable services in helping to carry it on. lie was appointed ])y Gov. Todd one of a militarj' committee to assist volunteers, to help in raising troops, in obtaining funds for paying soldiei-s, and in other ways to second the movements of the army in the field. Socially, our subject is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was AVorshipful Master of Madison Lodge No. 221, at Jefferson, in the years of 1853-54, and in 1855 was elected Worshipful Master of Chandler Lodge No. 138, at London, which he held continuously until 1869. Also High Priest of Adoniram Chapel No. 13, for a number of 3'ears, and G. I. M. of London Council No. 41, for several years. His home is on North Oak Street, and is very attractive in its appointments and surroundings.

Judge Crabl) was married, in 1850, to Miss Sarah A. Putnam, of Jefferson, this county. Her parents were John and Sarah (Heath) Putnam, who were natives of New Hampshire, but passed their last years in this county, where the father was engaged as a farmer. Our subject and his wife have been blessed in their pleasant wedded life with these six children, four of whom are living: Willie P., a druggist at Streator, 111., who married Miss Nellie Lawrence and has one child, Pxlith; Helen, who married R. H. McCloud, of the firm of McCloud & Converse, attorneys, at London; Mattie B. ; and Oliver P., a clerk in his father's otlice. The two eldest children, Ella and Albert P., are deceased.

DAM McCREA is distinguished as one of the oldest residents of Cii-cleville, and is nearly seventy-one years old, having been born within the Old Circle, August 19, 1821. He is the son of IMatthew McCrea, who was l>orn in County Down, Ireland, of Scotch parents and was one of the early settlers of Circleville, who ranked among its most active and progressive business men.

Martha McCrea, the father a linen draper in Ireland. His son, the father of our subject, came to America in company with his brother Joseph, stopping first at Ilagerstown, Md., where he remained for two years. In 1817, he came to the village of Circleville, Pickaway Count}', whither he had been preceded by his In-other. His first employment was in the store of Thomas Bell, who was carrying on a thriving dry-goods business. It was in this county that he met and married his wife. Miss Agnes, daughter of Hugh and Ruth Foresman. Her parents were Scotch people, the mother being a member of the Slocum famil}^ who suifered so terribly during the Wyoming massacre. Mrs. Me Crea was born June 6, 1797, and was married to our subject's father September 16, 1819.

Matthew McCrea established in business on his own account in the fall of 1819 in the village of Jefferson. He rode all the way to Philadelphia, Pa., on horseback to purchase the goods for his store, returning with his small stock of dry-goods in a wagon. Not being satisfied with his location in Jefferson, Mr. McCrea purchased property in Circleville, and in the spring of 1821 removed buildings and stock to the east side of the Old Circle, where he prosecuted his trade successfully iintil 1828. Tlien being the owner of a fine tract of land, he disposed of his stock of goods and engaged in farming for the remainder of his life, with the exception of 1834-35, when he became a partner with S. S. Denny in the dr3'-goods business.

The father of our subject was probably the first successful adventurer in transporting pork, lard and flour from Circleville by wa}' of the Scioto, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to New Orleans. His first trip, which was made in 1819, was undertaken in the interest of his brother-in-law, Thomas Bell. He continued this profitable, although somewhat risky, enterprise until retiring from the mercantile business. It was his custom after disposing of his provisions in the Crescent City to sail for Philadelphia, Pa., where he purchased goods to sell in his store the ensuing year. He was a very genial and hospitable gentleman, and always made welcome both friend and stranger to his home. He took especial pleasure in entertaining ministers, and if the number of those who accepted his kind- ness, and the frequency of their visits, afford any means b3^ which to judge, we may be sure that they full}' appreciated his hospitality. He was a man in whom the people reposed the highest degree of confidence, and at his'death an attestation of this fact was sliown in his having in his possession a considerable sum of money which had been given him to hold in trust. As one of the founders of the Circleville Academy, he exhibited his interest in educational matters, giving to the cause both his influence and pecuniarv support. He was for many years one of the Trustees of the institution and throughout its existence took great interest in its welfare and usefnlness.

Always upon the side of good morals and right, Matthew McCrea became at an early day a strong advocate of temperance. He was one of the first to take the then unpopular step of dispensing with liquor in the harvest field. A man of strong and fine religious feeling - a quality perhaps in his Scotch blood - he was an active member of the Presb3'terian Church, in which he was Ruling Elder for twelve years or more. Politically, he was a strong Whig of the Henry C\ay school. He was in 1845 elected by the legislature as Associate Judge of Pickaway Count3^ a position which he held until his death, September 4, 1847.

Our subject was the eldest in the parental family of eight children, three of whom died in infancy. Joseph is now deceased, as is also Eveline A.; William resides at Trenton, 111., and George makes his home in St. Louis, Mo. Adam of this sketch had the limited advantages offered by the schools of his district, and in 1837 entered the Miami University, from which institution he was graduated in the summer of 1842 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During the latter part of his college course, he read law, and on returning home entered an ofllce for the purpose of studying for the profession. In the spring of 1843, however, he abandoned the project and to gratify the desire of his father became a fanner.

After the death of his father, Adam McCrea and his mother sold and settled the estate for which they were the administrators, and in January, 1848, he purchased an interest in a dry-goods store in company with his brother-in-law, Nelson J. Turne}', which connection lasted for two 3 ears, when Mr. C. F. Mackir bought out Mr. Turney, and tlie new firm of McCrea li' INIackir continued for a twelvemonth. The lattei -named gentleman then retired and our subject took in as ))artner his lirother Joseph. The}' continued tlius together for six years, when the firm was dissolved and another brother, George, became his partner. In 1871, they disposed of their stock and Mr. McCrea soon after removed to New York City, where he remained for two 3'ears in the emplo}' of Halstead, Haines & Co. In the winter of 1873-74, he returned to Circleville, and in April of the last-named ^ear became the proprietor of the Pickaway House, oijerating as "mine host" until 1882, when he sold out and engaged in the insurance business. His oftice is located in the Masonic Temple, he representing as good insurance companies as are in existence, viz: Commercial ITnion, of London; London Assurance; Niagara, of New York; American, of Philadelphia; Home, of New York; Underwriters, of New York, and the Lloyd Plate Glass, which is the largest compan_y of its kind in the United States.

The original of this sketch was married, Januaiy 15, 1846, to Miss Isabella, daughter of Dr. Daniel and Janet (Sterling) Turney. INIrs. Mc Crea was born in Pickaway Count}' and departed this life in April, 1889, after having become the mother of four children, three of whom died in infancy'. Nelson Turne}- McCrea, who was born November 12, 1850, is at present residing in Circleville. Our subject served on the School Board during his younger days, being President of that bod}' for seven years, during which time the first class in the High School was graduated. He was also a member of the first board of Teachers' Examiners in this county, requiring the teachers to attain a much higher standard in education than formerly. He is at the present time a member of the Board of Trustees of the Miami University, which is his Alma Mater, being appointed to that position by Gov. Hoadley in 1884.

In his political views, Mr. McCrea is a Republican. He is connected with the Presbyterian Church, having been for a number of years one of its Ruling Elders, being first elected to serve in that capacity by the death of his father, who was the incumbent of that position. He is Superintendent of the Sunday-school and has been intimately connected with it as such since 1847. He was President of the Pickaway Bible Society for more than twenty-one years and m consideration of his services was constituted a life Director of the American Bible Society and also a life Director of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. Mr. Mc Crea is widel}' known througliout this portion of the State and his friends are as numerous as his acquaintances.

OIIN W. KELLOUGH. This representative farmer of Range Tow^nship, Madison County, ,^. is also engaged in the manufacture of tile, ^^^ brick and hollow building blocks, having his place of business and residence on the Yankeetown and Midway Pike, three and one-half miles from Cook. He is a native of the Hoosier State, having been born in Fountain County, July 5, 1839, to John and Rebecca (Pummill) Kellough, natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia. The father departed this life May 17, 1839, six weeks before the birth of oiu- subject. The parental family consists of two children: Mrs. Mary J. McClean, of Washington C. H., and John W.

The mother of our subject has always been a woman of tireless industry, and even now, in her seventy -seventh year, is rarely idle. Always kind and pleasant, she exhorts others to patience, perseverance and charity. When left a widow with two small children, in a strange land, and far from home and friends, with zealous heart and hands she sought employment in the rural districts. She grew flax, assisted in the manufacture of linen, and took wool from the sheep's back, carding it into rolls, then warping and weaving it, and, as tailoress, making wearing apparel for men, women and children. In those da3's, she was regarded as an expert in tutting and fitting those suits that would scarcely wear out, and which were especially comfortable for the people of log cabins. Since her girlhood she has been a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has lived true to her religious faith. Her anxiety is now in

When our subject was quite 3^oung, his mother came to Highland County, this State, and made her home with her father, where they remained until John W. was a lad of six years. The}- then moved to Ross County, where he grew to manhood on a farm and received a fair education in the district school, which was supplemented by attendance at the South Salem Academy and the Chillicothe Select School. Mr. Kellough began teaching when seventeen jears of age and was thus emploj'cd during the fall and winter terms for six years.

The lad}' to whom our subject was married June 5, 1862, was Miss Senith Y., daughter of Henr}' and Mar}- (Yincenthaler) Poole. She was born in Bourneville, Ross County, April 6, 1841, and, after her marriage to Mr. Kellough, they lived on rented property in that county for some time. In 1863, our subject enlisted for service in the Civil War, as a member of Company F, Fifty-fifth Battalion National Guards, and was placed on duty at Cincinnati, taking part in the Morgan raid, at which time he commanded his company as Lieutenant, and he was also in the one hundred day service.

In 1873, Mr. Kellough left the farm in Ross County which had been his home for ten years, and, on coming to this county, purchased his pleasant home of two hundred and four acres, which he has thoroughly drained, cleared and placed under the best of tillage. In 1882, he began the manufacture of brick by hand, and later, on account of the large demand for his product, he put in first-class machinery. He added the manufacture of tile in 1883, and six years later, hollow building blocks, giving employment to eight or ten hands and doing a business of $2,500 a year, besides the farm receipts. His manufactures are of the best quality and find a ready sale in the home market.

To Mr. and Mrs. Kellough have l)een born ten. children, nine of whom are living: Mamie A. is now Mrs. Will Dodridge, of Dayton, Ohio; Charles is teaching school, which is the occupation of Annie, who is residing in the Indian Territory; Nellie married Isaac Dixon, and lives in Washington C. II.; Sallie, William St. P., Paul, Katie and R. Walo

Mr. Kellough cast his first Presidential vote in 1860 for Steplieu A. Douglas. lie lias represented his township in the positions of Clerk, Trustee and Land Appraiser, and is actively- interested in all measures which tend to the ai)building of his community. With his wife and two children, he is a member of the Methodist Episcofjal Church and has been an active worker in the Sunday-school.

Alex McConnell, who is mentioned in the history of Ohio as a great Indian -fighter, was our subject's great-grandfather. Our subject's paternal grandfather, John Kellough, emigrated to America from his native heath, tlie region of the Gram})ian Hills, in Scotland, and settled in Kentucky, whence he removed to Highland Countj', this State, and, purchasing one thousand acres, stocked his Jand with blooded horses and cattle, and also erected a distillery. Atone time he was very wealthy, but, engaging as contractor on the Ohio Canal, lost much of his money. He was an active, shrewd business man, and an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser. His death occurred in the Buckeye State, and he lies buried upon the banks of the Scioto River, near Waverlv.

y^^ILLIAM H. BLAIN. It is with pleasure that the biographer records the life work of William II. Blain, of whose brother, Joseph H., mention is made upon another page of this volume. The ancestry of the family is given at full length in the biography of the brother and will not be repeated here; it suUices to sa}- that our subject inherits in like measure the excellent traits and sturd}' character of those ancestors, and stands high in the community. Not only in his own person, but in that of his wife and famil}', is he worthy of honor, and his excellent management and untiring industry have made his farm one of the finest in Darby Township, Pickawaj^ County. Mr. Blain was born in Darby Township December 10, 1848, and received his early school education in the rudely-built and scantily-furnished log schoolhouse of tliat early day. His independent life work began at the age of twenty-one, but he continued with his father through the winter, and worked by the month until the spring of 1877, when he purchased one hundred and twenty -eight acres of his father. Tlieland was at that time well cleared and partially drained, but there were no buildings upon it, and all the improvements which we see here to-day are tiie work of the |)reseiit owner.

The marriage of our suljject, which took place January 23, 1884, united him with Miss Mary E. Deraing, who was born in Washington County, Ohio, June 26, 1854, and to them have been born three children, Eddith E., Ernest D., and Ordie A. The beautiful frame farm-house which is now occupied by the family was erected by Mr. Blain in 1883, and the large frame barn was put up the following year. The condition of the farm is exceptionally good, as most thorough cultivation is placed ujjon the land and everything is kei)t up in neat order. Mixed farming is here carried on, and considerable attention devoted to both grain and stock. He has fed some cattle, but pa\-s esi)ecial attention to raising hogs, of which he keeps a large number.

The farm of Mr. Blain has been thoroughly tiledrained, and has now over two miles of drainage under its surface. All modern improvements which meet with the approval of this judicious farmer are here introduced, with the result that he has been extremelj' successful in all his work. A view of his place is shown elsewhere. His i)olitical views have brought him into sympathy and cooperation with the Republican party. His wife, whose character and ability bring her into the front rank among the ladies of Darby Township, is an earnest and devoted memlier of the Methodist Church.

jjURR E. CARPENTER. Canaan Township, '^ which forms such an important part of the rich agricultural region of Madison County, is well represented b}" this gentleman, who is "a native to the manner born," and is one of its most competent and wide-awake farmers, having a well-ordered farm four miles soulh of Plain Cit}-. He was born here July 14, 1850. He is a son of Wesley Carpenter, who many years occupied an important place among the farmers of tliis locality, and during bis life was a factor in developing the agricultural resources of tlie county.

The father of our subject was born and reared in one of the early pioneer homes of Delaware County, and, coming from there to Madison County in 1840, lie cast in his lot with its farmers, and became a prosperous member of that class, improving a large and valuable estate. He was married in Darby Township, and immediately after located where our subject now resides, and there spent his remaining days, d^'ing at the age of sixty-seven. His wife died at the age of forty-eight years. Her maiden name was Sarah Smith, and she was a native of Darby Township, of which her fatlier, Richard Sanith,a Vermonter by birth, was an early settler. She was the mother of three children, two daughters and one son: Irena, wife of John Stolbird, of tills county; Mary, wife of Benjamin Johnston, of Union Count}^ and our subject, who is the second child and only son. His paternal grandfather was Benjamin Carpenter, who was a native of Pennsylvania and an eavly settler of Ohio. He was under the employ of the Government for a time during tlie AVar of 1812.

Our subject was reared to a life of industry on the farm on which he now resides, and those principles that have made him a good citizen and an honorable man were instilled into his mind b}^ his worth}' parents. He attended the district school in las boyhood, and at other times helped in the farm work, becoming thoroughly familiar with every detail thereof. He continued to live with his father and mother until their death, when he came into possession of his share of the old liomestead, and at once after his marriage took up his residence in his present home thereon. His farm of two hundred and thirty acres of land of exceptional fertility is mostly under cultivation and yields liini abundant harvests, as well as affording sustenance in its rich pastures for fine stock of various kinds. The buildings are of a good class, and everything about the i)lace wears an air of thrift and intelligent management.

Mr. Carpenter was married September 26, 1875, to Miss Amelia Porter, who is also a native of Canaan Township, born here November 14, 1850, and she is the third daughter of Silas and Salinda (Beetler) Porter, who were natives respectively of Greene and Madison Counties, coming of the early pioneer stock of the State. Her father lived to be seventy-eight years old, and her mother to be seven t3'-five. Mr. and Mrs C'arpenter have been blessed in their marriage by the birth of a son and a daughter: Stanley, born August 31, 1876, and Laura, September 16, 1880.

Our subject and his amiable wife stand high in social and religious circles in their community. Both are exemplary members of the Darby Baptist Church in Canaan Township, and he belongs to Pleasant Valley Lodge No. 193, L O. O. F., at Plain Cit}'. In politics, he is a thorough Republican and is steadfast in his allegiance to his jmrty.

ACOB HOWARD SCHRYVER, of Mt. Sterling, was born in Rhinebeck, Dutchess ^,^ Count}', N. Y.. October 21, 1820, and is a ^^ son of Martin I. and Hannah (Cole) Schryver. The father was born in Ulster County, N. Y., and was of German descent, while the mother was born in Dutchess County, and was descended from Dutch ancestry. Martin Schryver was a stone cutter by trade, but was employed as foreman on Gen. Armstrong's farm. His death occurred near Circleville, Ohio, October 5, 1865, at the age of sixty-seven years.

When our subject was quite a young lad, he was employed on Gen. Armstrong's farm as a chore boy and to wait on the General. At the age of fifteen, he went to New York City, and for three years engaged in clerking in a grocery store, during whicli time he also studied book-keeping. He was then employed as a book-keeper in a wholesale and retail grocery house, with which he was connected until it went out of business in 1837. Mr. Schryvei' soon after emigrated to the West, locating in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1840, after which he engaged in teaching school, and was thus successfully employed for sixteen years. He bought land in Jackson and Wayne Townships, and during the summer months engaged in its cultivation.

On the 13th of :May, 1841, Mr. Schryver wedded Elizabeth Rose, of Pickaway County, and l)v their union six children were born, five of whom grew to mature 3-ears, while three are 3'et living: Edson JNIarion is a commission merchant of Baltimore, Md., and President of the P)Oard of Police Commissioners; Martin is the next younger; and James Milton is Assistant General Passenger Agent in Baltimore, Md., having been in the employ of the Baltimore <k Ohio Railroad- for twenty 3'ears. The mother of this famil}- died May 30, 1870. Mr. Schr^^ver was again married in Milford, N. II., May

19, 1847, and was a daughter of Phineas and Lydia (Hardy) French. Three children have been born of this union: Nellie Moore, who was born in Baltimore, June 2.'j, 1H7.5, and graduated from the Mt. Sterling High School in June, 18!)2; Anna Vista, born in Mt. Sterling, June 23, 1877; and Howard French, born A|)ril 9, 1885. The mother is a highly educated and refined lady. She was educated in Andover, Mass., at the Abbott Female Seminary, and at tlie age of sixteen began teaching. She followed that profession for a number of years, and met with excellent success.

After his second marriage, Mr. Schryver removed to Baltimore, Md., where he resided from November, 1874, until July, 1875. He then took up his residence in London, Ohio, but came to Mt. Sterling in August, 1876, his wife being employed as a teacher in the public schools. She has now taught for nine years in the public schools of Mt. Sterling. Mr. Schryver lost much of his property by going security for others, losing in this way 116,000. While in Baltimore, he was attacked with paralysis, from which he has never f ull}^ recovered. Himself, wife and two daughters are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is an Elder, and for thirty-five years he was a member of the Odd Fellows' society. He cast his first ballot in 1844 for James K. Polk, and for some time was a Democrat, l)ut is now an ardent Prohibitionist. He has held a number of public ofllces, discharging his various duties with promptness and fidelity. His upright life and sterling worth have won him high regard, and he has many friends throughout the comnuinilv.

AHTIN WESLEY SCIIRY\EH, the senior member of the firm of Schryver A- Son, is a leading lousiness man of INIt. Sterling. He was born in Pickaway County, ( )hio, ()ct<>l)er 12, 11H46, and is a son of Jacol) H. and Elizabeth (Rose) Schryver. His father is a native of Dutchess County, N. Y.,and is of (icrman descent. Our subject was reared on the farm until eleven years of age, and the next six years of his life were spent in attending school in Circleville, while his father was serving as Clerk of the Court. At the age of seventeen, he began teaching, and was thus employed until 1871, when he began editing the Mt. Sterling Rovieir^ the first paper published in this place. He continued tiiat business for three years, l)utthe town was too small to support the paper, and he sold out. He then resumed teaching, which he followed for five years, after which he embarked in business as a dealer in books and stationery. On the 1st of rlanuary, 1890, he admitted his son Robert to partnership, and in September, 1891, they added a stock of house-furnishing goods, including furniture, stoves, queensware, etc.

On the 15th of October, 1868, Mr. Schryver was united in marriage with Barbara Campbell, who was born in Pickaway County, September 10, 1849. Six children have been born to this union: Robert H., who was born August 9. 1873, has been well educated, and is a young man of good business ability; Florence was born November 19, 1875; C4uy H., in 1878; Cl3-de, in 1880; Helen, February 20, 1883; and Maud, March 19,1885.

Mr. Schrj-ver has a home of twenty-five acres just outside the city of IVIt. Sterling. In politics, he is a Democrat, but of late years has affiliated with the Prohibition party. He served as a mem- ber of tlie Council for Uiree years, and was on the .School P)0ard for seven 3'ears. and the cause of education has found in him a warm friend. Himself and wife are members of tlie Methodist Church. He is a man of honest, upright character, worthy of the high esteem in which he is licld.

KNRY L. BENDEL, a prosperous merchant \) of Jefferson ville. Fa3'ette County, was born in Richmond, Tnd., August 21, 1867, to E^dward H. and Carrie (Goldman) Bendel, the father a native of Albany, N. Y., and the mother of Chicago, Bl. The father located at Richmond, Ind., about the year 1866, and was years later, he came to Jeffersonville, and continued to carry on his former business in conection with his father-in-law, Louis Goldman, for some years. In 1887, he again moved to Richmond, and is now making his residence there, and is one of the prominent merchants of that place. He became the fatlier of four children, three of whom aie surviving: Henrj' L., .Sarah and Bertha.

Our subject was reared in Fa_yette County, and received his education in the public schools, after which he attended the Commercial College at Springfield, this State, and was graduated therefrom in 1885. In 1887, he went to Richmond, Ind., and traveled as a commercial salesman for G laser, Kuder <S: Co., of Cincinnati, for about two years. In the winter of I888f he embarked in the merchandise business for iiimself at .Teffersonville, in which he has since continued. The premises occupied embrace a fine business room, beside cellar and wareroom for storage and the displa}^ of stock. The general business room is fitted in metropolitan style, while the stock, in its completeness and attractions, will bear favorable comparison with the leading houses of its class in the county. The stock embraces the freshest goods, and the latest styles and novelties in ladies' dress goods, general dry goods and notions, boots and shoes and carpets. Exerting a marked influence upon the trade, this house is worth}- of recognition as a leading house in this special depaitment of trade, and a desirable one with wiiich to hold business relations. This store is the onl}- one of its kind in the town, and one of the best in the county.

]Miss Laura Graj- became the life companion of the gentleman of whom this sketch is written October 20, 1886. Mrs. Bendel is a daughter of Edward and Rosa (Berry man) Crray, and is a native of Jeffersonville, Ohio. Three children have been born to her by this union, who bear the respective names of Mary, Helen and Louis G., all of whom are under the parental roof. Mr. Bendel is a member of the Masonic fraternit3% the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and holds the positions in the latter of Treasurer and Senior and Junior Warden. Mrs. Bendel is a consistent and beloved member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at -leffersonville.

(fj^, ON. JOSEPH P. SMITH, of Circleville, was '^ born in Toronto, Canada, in March, 1831, and is a son of Patrick and Rose (]\Ic- ^ Quinn) Smith, who are mentioned in connection with the sketch of Edward .Smith on another page of this work. In 1837, he accompanied his parents to Lockport, N. Y., but afterward returned to Toronto with his aunt, and there remained until the family came to Circleville, Ohio. He remembers the mound and a part of the old circle from which the city gets its name. He improved every opportunity for securing an education, even attending school for two terms after he had attained his majority. After his father's death, he engaged in raising broom corn in connection with his brother.

In 1856, INIr. Smith removed to Fairfield County, Ohio, and rented the farm of Thomas Ewing, fatherin-law of Gen. William .Sherman. He there remained three 3'ears, devoting his attention to the raising of broom corn. During that time, he was married, in November, 1856, in Lancaster, to Susan P. Bish, daughter of Martin and Magdelene Bish, both of whom were natives of Germany, and became early settlers of Lancaster, Ohio, where tlie3' engaged in the hotel business. Ten children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith, nine of whom grew to mature j^ears: Edward died in Denver, Colo., at the age of thirt}-; Mary died in infancy; Frank is a pojjular merchant tailor of Circle ville; Cecelia was graduated from St. IMary's school, of Columbus; Charles is a broker of Denver, Colo.; Susan was attending St. Mark's School but died at her home when sixteen years of age; William is a partner of his father; Anna is a student in a musical college of Cincinnati; and Joseph and Rose are at home

On returning to Pickawa}' County, Mr. Smith spent a year in Harrison Township and then returned to Circleville, forming a partnership with his brother, which continued u\) to a few years ago. The}' purchased altogether five hundred and thirty acres of land adjoining the citj- limits and raised broom corn. They also rented land, operating in all eight hundred acres. They pressed, baled and shipped their corn themselves, erecting on their farm large buildings, where they had presses, steamscrapers, etc. Their large warehouse would hold five hundred tons, and they have sold as high as 1400 a ton. In 1883, Mr. Smith Irought his lirother's interest in all but the land, and admitted his son Edward to partnership, under the firm name of J. P. Smith & Son, but, as before stated, P^dward died in Colorado. In 1889, William was admitted to partnership. They are doing a good business, which is constantly increasing. The brothers divided the land in 1890. and our subject owns two hundred and sixt3'-one and one-half acres, but still operates the entire amount, of which eighty acres are planted in Indian corn, eighty acres in sweet corn and the remainder in broom corn. He formerly employed tiftj' hands throughout the whole season and three hundred and fifty during the time of harvest. He operates the largest farm in broom 'Corn in the county. Mr. Smith also owns some real estate in Circleville, including his beautiful residence on the corner of Scioto and Mound Streets. He was an organizer of, and is a director in, the Third National liank and was a stockholder and worked hard to secure the -Scioto \\'),lley Railroad to this place.

ever becomes such a dangerous element as it is known to be. Mi. Sinitli on oiu' occasion almost lost his life in tlie tlood. The freshet of April, 1860, was one never to be fc>rgotten. The land owned by Mr. Smith was all inundated and the whole country had the appearance of a vast lake. At a distance from the river, the water had surrounded some outbuildings, in which were stored a large quantity of valuable machinery. AVith Joseph Levering, William Monahan and Dnnicl Carroll, Mr. Smith started to see what could be done to prevent this property fi'om being washed away. The force of the flood caused their skiff to strike against a bank and it sank. Mr. Smith struck out boldly for a box-elder tree which stood some distance off. The first branch wliich he readied broke, but he managed to grasp a second that sustained him, and he climbed into the tree and was saved. Mr. Levering tried to follow but was swept away by the current and drowned. Mr. Monahan tried to save himself by climbing on the levee, but the river washed him off, and he then made a desperate effort to reach a tree near Mr. Smith, but failed, and he too found a watery grave. Mr. Carroll managed to cling to a boat until help arrived and the two survivors were rescued from their perilous situation. For a long time afterward, whenever Mr. Smith closed his eyes he seemed to see the rushing river, the drowning men and himself and companion as in a picture.

Mr. Smith v.as firsta Whig and then a Republican until (Trant's second term, since which time he has been a Democrat and has served in the county and State conventions of Jiis part}'. He filled the ottice of City Alderman for two terms and was Trustee of Circleville Township for several terms. In 1882, he was appointed by Gov. Bishop as a member of the Board of Trustee of the Asylum for the Insane for three 3'ears,was then reappointed by Gov. Hoadley for five years, and on the expiration of that term was appointed by Gov. Campbell for five 3'ears, serving two 3'ears, and during the past two years has been President of the Board. Through his efforts, many valuable improA^ements have been made. A storeroom and ice liouses have been built and artificial lakes made, and many other necessary conveniences have been added.

Mr, Smith has served longer than other members of the Board and his efforts in behalf of tlie school have been productive of much good. He is an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, is President of the Order of Knights of St. Joseph and the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. His life has been well and worthily spent, and he is one of the most honored citizens of Circleville. His public duties have ever been faithfully performed and he is alike true to ever}' private trust.

ON. THOMAS D. M(ELWAIN, Judge of ^^ Probate for Fayette Count}-, is numbered among the honored and well-known citizens of AVashington C. H. To the position which he is now filling with credit to himself, he was first elected in the fall of 1887, assuming the duties of the oflflce in February of the ensuing year. Two years later, he was reelected and entered upon his second term in February, 1891. His mental acquirements and judicial bent of character admirably adapt him for the successful and unprejudiced discharge of his official duties.

Thomas D. McElwain was born July 29, 1843, in the city of which he is still a resident. He is the son of William and Maria C. (Nye) McElwain. His paternal grandparents, Robert and Jane (Taylor) INIcElwain, belonged to good old Kentucky families and were pioneers of Fayette County, coming hither in 1811, and settling in Good Hope wlien that now flourishing village was a wilderness. In the home they established in that place, they spent their remaining years and passed away at a good old age. Grandfather McElwain was a Captain in the War of 1812, and was a man of resolute character, determined will and unflinching purpose - a typical i)ioneer.

William McElwain, father of our subject, was born in Kentucky in 1809, and was tlierefore only two years old when he was brought by his parents to the Buckeye State. He grew to manhood in Fayette County, where he was married to Miss INIaria C, daughter of Ichabod Nye, Captain of a

Light Horse Company in the War of 1812, and Master of Marietta Lodge, F. & A.M., in 1807-09, that being the first Masonic lodge in the State. After his marriage, William IMcI^lwain settled in Washington C. II., in the growth of which he became an important factor. He was a prominent business man and also dealt considerably in real eslate, purchasing land adjoining the city and subdividing it into town lots, which he sold. His interest in the public affairs of the community was deep and unwavering, and he was one of the influential members of the Republican party. He served two terras as County Treasurer and was appointed to fill out a part of a third term.

At his death, which occurred December 27, 1891, William McElwain left a famil}- of seven children, viz: Capt. John N., of Washington, D. C; Thomas D., of this sketch; Asenath U., the widow of Mason Blanchard; Eliza C, who married Robert Parker; Robert T.; Willie C, wife of B. F. Carraean, a merchant of Marys ville, this State; and Eva, wife of John A. King.

When less than eighteen 3'ears old, our subject enUsted in Con>^)any A, First Ohio Cavalry, as Bugler. The first squadron of said regiment, Companies A and C, was ordered to West Virginia, thence to Winchester, and later was with the Army of the Potomac. Our subject participated in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, South Mountain, and the principal engagements of tlie army in the East. In 1863, two years after his enlistment, the said companies joined the regiment with Gen. Wilson in the West, and his company there become noted for sending out the spies who were with JelTerson DaA'is for a long time, and were chiefly instrumental in his capture.

At the expiration of his term of enlistment, our subject returned home. During his service, he was wounded at the battle of Bull Run. After visiting Illinois, he commenced the study of law with the Hon. Mills Gardner at Washington C. H., and was admitted to the Bar in 1869. Under the administration of President Arthur, he was appointed Postmaster, but resigned at the expiration of three years, and accepted a place on the Republican ticket as a candidate for the position of Judge of the Probate Courts. In p litical af- fairs, he has always been interested, and was Chairman of the Republican Central Committee for five years. Until he became Postmaster, he was an active practitioner and filled the office of City Solicitor for some time.

Sociall}', the Judge is identified with Lodge No. 129, B. P. O. E.; the Knights of Pythias; John M. Bell Post, G. A. R., of which he has been Commander; Fayette Lodge and Fayette Chapter, F. cfe A. M., and is a Past Eminent Commander of Garfield Comraandery; he is also a member of the Cincinnati Consistory, Scottish Rite. Mrs. McElwain bore the maiden name of L^'dia K. Davis, and is the daughter of Dr. James M. and Catherine (Tibbs) Davis, of Missouri. Judge McElwain and his wife /are the parents of two children: William and Mazie M., now the wife of William E. Shepherd, of Hartford, Conn. The daughter was given every opportunity to develop her talent for music and is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music in both violin and elocution.

W/AMES JONES. President of the Farmers' Bank of Mt. Sterling and a member of the firm of Jones t^-^ Jones, dealers in grain, coal, salt and grass-seed, is a prominent business man of this place, having been connected with its leading enterprises for a number of years. He also has a wide acquaintance and is favorably known throughout the community.

Mr. Jones was born in Madison Townsliip, Fayette County, Ohio, October 8, 1836. His father, Isaac Jones, was a native of Ross County, and on attaining to mature 3'ears, wedded Unity Graham, a native of Fayette County. Beside our subject they had two children: Mrs. INIary V.. Bostwick, who is now deceased, and Mrs. Sarah Taylor, who resides in Chicago, 111., and has four children.

Our subject spent his boyhood days upon his father's farm, and at the age of nineteen began working by the month. He was thus employed for three years, during which time he saved $300. He was married March 17, 1859, and then began farming on rented land. By his industry and economy, four years later lie was able to purchase one liundred acres of land in IMonroe Township, Pickaway County. Subsequently, he purchased one hundred and sixty-five acres of land in Madison Townsliip, Fayette County, and another trad of one hundred and seventy acres in IMonroe Township, Pickaway County. His first farm he has sold, but lie still owns the otiier. As the 3'ears passed, he became interested in other business transactions and aided in organizing the first bank in jNIt. Sterling. It liecame known as the Farmers' Bank. Mr. Jones served as Director for one year, three years after its organization was elected Vice-president and during tiie last two years before it was closed was its President. He was one of ten who took equal shares and organized the present Farmers' Bank, of which he was elected President in 1891. One of the original stockholders having died, the nine others purchased the interest and are still the only members of the company.

In 1884, Mr. Jones entered into partnership with W. M. Jones, as deak^rs in coal, grain, salt and grass seed. They handle an average of one hundred thousand bushels of corn each year, fift}^ thousand bushels of wheat, sell two hundred car loads of coal and $2,500 worth of grass seed. They are the only dealers in this line in Mt. Sterling and do a flourishing business, which is constantly increasing.

Mr. Jones cast his first vote for John C. Fremont, in 185(5, and has since been a stalwart Republican, doing all in his power for the advancement of the party. He has served for more than a quarter of a century as School Director and the cause of education has found in him a warm friend. He is also a warm advocate of temperance principles and gives his aid to all enterprises calculated to prove of public benefit. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and himself, wife and daughters all belong to the Methodist Church, of which he is Steward, Class-leader and Trustee.

Six children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Jones as follows: Mary, who was born in Monroe Township, Pickaway Count}': Luella, wife of Ernest Dreyfogle, of Darby Township, Pickaway

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County, b}' whom she has two children; Willis, a grain dealer of Darby, Ohio; Melinda, wife of Warner Beale, Cashier of the Citizens' Bank of Mt. 8terlin<f, and Anna and Unity, who are still at home.

\f OHN O. BECKETT. We have here one of the most widely-known and popular young ^^. men in this section of Pickaway' County, ^^1/ who is esteemed by the people at Commercial Point not onh' on account of his own ability and character, but also for the sake of his respected father. He is a prominent merchant and a member of one of the oldest families in the county and was born at Commercial Point, October 22, 1852.

The father, James A. Beckett, was born in Virginia, in 1821, and was the son of Wiley H. Beckett, also a native of the Old Dominion, and one of a family of German descent. Tlie grandfather came to Ohio in 1830, by wagon over the mountains, and first located in this township, one quarter of a mile west of the village, buying a small tract of timber land and settling in a log cabin, when there were few other settlers here and when wolves and deer were plentiful. He bought and developed considerable land, and at one time tiiree hundred and eight^'-six acres here and sixteen hundred acres in the counties of Howell and Shannon, Mo. He died here at the age of eighty-five years, and although he began poor, had hy hard work and good management attained a large and liandsome property. This gain was made not by niggardliness nor by selfish methods of business, as he was noted for o|)en-lieartedness and his house was a home for everybody. He was an Elder in tlie Presbyterian Church and one of its founders. In politics, he was tirst a Whig and later a Democrat.

Tlie father of oui' siilijcct, wjio was born in 1820, was only nine years old wlicn lie came to Ohio, and through his childhood he attended the primitive schools in tiie log schoolhouses. He farmed more or less during his life, and in 1844 establislied the merchandise business which our subject now carries on. I n those early days, he used to go on horseback to Springfield and thence take the cars for Cincinnati in order to buy goods. He enjoyed a very large trade and continued in this business up to, the close of his life. He was a man of generous feelings and trusted poor customers even when he knew that in all probability they could never pay him. He owned one hundred and eighteen acres here and one hundred and sixty acres in Missouri.

For many years James A. Beckett was a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and in political matters he was a Democrat, and much interested in the welfare of his partj^ He held the offices of Township Treasurer for more than twenty-five years, beside some other minor offices, and was one of the founders of the Masonic order here. His death in 1884, at the age of sixty-four years, was esteemed a great loss to the community. His wife, Margaret, daughter of Anthony Coontz, a pioneer of this township, was born here in 1827. Of her five children four grew to maturity: Ella is now Mrs. Magley; Cornelia is Mrs. Durrett; the third child is John O.; Clara is Mrs. Peters. Laura died at the age of three years. Their mother died at the age of fifty-nine, and she was greatly missed in social and church circles, in which she had been a valued member.

Jolm O. Beckett was reared in the village of Commercial Point, gaining his education in the village school. At the age of seventeen, he entered the Columl)us Business College, from which he graduated in 1878. After serving his father in the store more or less, he began in 1875 to clerk for a percentage of the profits, and after completing his course in the Commercial College, he entered the business as a partner with his father, and brother-in-law, Mr. W. H. Magle}-. This partnership continued for three years at which time Mr. Magley withdrew, and the firm became Beckett & Son.

At the death of the father, the business was sold ojit. Init the son re-established it in 1886, and has since carried it on in a large three-story building which was built in 1881 by the father and son. The dimensions of the building are 24x50 feet, and the store occupies the two lower floors and cellar, beside occup3ing a large addition which has been built, and in which is found a stove and tinware department. The main stoek is in dry-goods, groceries, hardware, clothing, hats, caps, boots, shoes and wall pa))er.

The marriage of Mr. Beckett and 3Iis.s Krmina Gray took place February 16, 1882. This lady was born in Scioto Township, January 10, 1856, and she is now the mother of fourchildren: Miller, Clara, Hazel and James. Mr. Beckett has fifty acres of improved land adjoining the town, and owns the whole of the block upon which his business is situated, with the exception of that covered by the township building on the corner. Beside this, he has a house and lot across the street from his store, and two other vacant lots. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and although he does not aspire to office, is a Democrat in his political views.

OBERT H. DEYO. The gentleman whose portrait and life sketch we here present, belongs to one of the oldest families of Pick- ^^away County, occupies an important place among its foremost business men as an extensive dealer m grain, stock and wool, and is distinguished in its annals as one of the founders of the village of Derby, of which he is a resident.

Our subject was born October 9, 1835, in Madison County, his birthplace being just over the line from Palestine. His father, Jeremiah Deyo, was born in this State, on what is known as the Benjamin Renick farm, in Darby Township, in the year 1808. He was the son of Jonas Deyo, who was a native of New York. The father of the latter came to this counti-y from France before the Revolution, and settled in the State of New York, where he was engaged as a farmer and miller, and at length died there at a good old age.

The grandfather of our subject was also a miller and a farmer. At an early day he came to Pickaway Count}^ journeying thither in a wagon, and located north of Circleville, in the Scioto Valley, being among the first to settle in that region. He lived there a few years and then became a pioneer of this township, where he Ijought a large tract of land. lie subsetiuently sold it, and, moving to Ilarrisburgli. built what is yet known as the Chenoweth Mill, on Darby Creek, this lieing the seootid mill erected on this stream, lie operatc^d itthirl}' years, and at the same time cairicd on farming extensive!}', accumulating a valuable j)roperty, including five hundred acres of land. A stalwart, energetic man of sur[)assing ability and clear liraiii, he was positive in his opinions, and had a broad outlook on the world. In politics, he was an oldline Whig, and a Uni versalist in religion. I le died at the age of seventy-two years, leaving behind him a life record of true manhood worthy of emulation.

Jeremiah Deyo was reared to the life of a farmer amid i)ioneer environments, and was educated in the primitive log schoolhouses of the ear!}- 3'ears of the settlement of this county. When he began life for himself, he first settled across Deer Creek, opposite his birthplace, in JNIadison Count}', near i\It. Sterling, on one of his uncle's farms, which he carried on a few 3'ears. He then removed to Ilarrisburgh, Franklin Count}', where he kept a tavern for two years. At the end of that time, he came back to Darby Township and resumed farming, renting mostly. He finally bought land near this village, and farmed it three 3'ears; when his parents died, he sold the home farm and bought two hundred and four acres on Possum Run, cultivating the land until his death, which occurred at the age of fift3'-four 3'ears. He was a hard worker, ver3' ambitious and active, and one of the solid men of the townshi[), in which he held the offices of Trustee and Assessor at different times. He was highl}' regarded b}- his neighbors and friends, vvho sought his counsel and valued his opinions. He was deepl3' interested in religious matters, and was influential in such as a member of the Christian Church. In politics, he was a Whig until the Republicans organized, and he then became one of them.

The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Hannah Alkire, was born in Madison Count3% across Deer Creek from this point. She is still living at Derby, and is bright and active for one of her advanced 3-ears. She is a member iu^igh standing of the Christian Church, and her daily life shows her to be true to the faith she professes. Her father, Robert Alkire, was born in Kentucky, and was a son of William Alkire, who was born and reared in that State. The Alkires originated in German}', but the American branch of the family settled in this country many years ago. The maternal great-grandfather of our subject was a farmer, and came here in his old age, in the year 1800, from Kane Ridge, K}., and died across the line in Madison Count}'. His son Robert, who fame here the same year, bought sixteen hundred acres of land, built a log cabin in the forests on what is now known as the Harvey Alkire farm, and l)ecame an extensive farmer. He died in middle life, in his home just across the line in Madison County.

Robert Deyo, of this biographical review, is one of six children, of whom three grew to maturity beside himself: Elizabeth (Mrs. Mantle), Jane (Mrs. Anderson) and William. Our subject grew to a vigorous, self-reliant manhood under the wholesome influences of farm life. He was educated in the typical pioneer schoolhouse of the olden times, which in his boyhood had not been replaced by the neat modern structures of to-day. The building in which he acquired his knowledge of the -'three R's" was made of logs, heated by means of a large fireplace, and furnished with slab benches, a slab against the wall serving as a writing desk; the floor was of puncheons, and greased paper served instead of glass to admit the light.

At the age of seventeen, Mr. Deyo supplemented his district-school education by a short course in the college at Westerville. When he was twenty years old, he began life in earnest as a farmer, and had a part of the home farm under his charge until 1859. In that year, he moved to his father-inlaw's farm, in Big Plain. Madison County. He remained there five years, and then returned to the old homestead, where lie was actively engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1885. In the meantime, he became one of the comi)any that bought the land and laid out the pretty and thriving village of Derby, in 1884. He bought an interest in the elevator here with Dr. C. W. Higgins, and they operated it together throe years, under the firm name of Higgins (fe Deyo. They disposed of that elevator, when Deyo & Company built the elevator at Palestine, which is now managed under the name of C. Tanner & Co., our subject still being a member of the company.

Mr. Deyo began buying grain in 1863, and has dealt in it evei- since, and he buys all kinds of grain, which he ships to Eastern and Southern markets. He has likewise dealt in wool since 1863, selling on commission until 1885, and since then on his own account. He has a finely improved farm of two hundred and four acres, one mile northwest of Derby, which he rents to his son. A man of wealth and public spirit, he has materially aided in the progress of the county, and has been one of the prime movers in tlie upbuilding of the village of Derby. He has been Trustee of the township, and for the past five years has held the office of Justice of the Peace. He is an impartial and strictly honest Judge, and has sustained the laws satisfactorily in the number of cases that have come under his jurisdiction. He is a Republican of unswerving loyalty to his party. All good causes find in him an advocate, and especially is he interested in educational matters, having always used his influence to procure good schooling. Religiously, both he and his wife, and all of their children, except Alfred, are members of the Christian Church.

Mr. Deyo is blessed in his domestic relations by the best of wives, who fully understands the art of making home an attractive abiding-place. Mrs. Deyo bore the name of INIary A. Noland, \\\as born in Madison County, and was married to our subject in November, 1855. Their union has been hallowed to them by the birth of five children: George W., Laiira (Mrs. Hamet), Jeremiah, Alfred and Emma (Mrs. Young).

If^ ANIEL UCKER, a prominent and successful I jj] farmer and stock-i-aiser of Walnut Townl}^ ship, is actively performing his share in carrying forward the great agricultural interests of Pickaway County. He is a native of this

State, and first opened his eyes May 28, 1840, in a pioneer home in Fairfield County. He is a son of the late Andrew and Anne (I)uui) I'cker, who were natives respectively of Germany and Pennsylvania, and were early settlers of Fairfield Count}'. In the fall of 1864, the}' came to Pickaway County and settled in Walnut Township, where the father died November 7, 1879. He was a stanch Democrat in politics, and a true Catholic in religion, and was well known and greatly respected for his unswerving honesty and integrity. His venerable widow is still living in Walnut Township, and is now nearly eighty years old. They had a large famil}- of children, of whom these twelve survive: Joseph, a resident of Missouri; Thomas, who lives in Circleville; Daniel, of Walnut Township; Samuel, of Circleville Township; William, a resident of Colorado; Benjamin, in Washington Township; Andrew, of Walnut Township; Amelia, widow of William Stout, of Circleville; Sarah A., wife of John Weaver, of Circleville; Julia, wife of Jerry O'Ryan, of Circleville, and Elizabeth, wife of A. Henrj', of Circleville.

Daniel Ucker was reared to the life of a farmer in his native county. He was educated in the local schools, and is a well-informed man, as he is fond of reading and has always kept himself well posted on general topics. He was wedded October 5, 1867, to INIiss Susan Whiteman, and a congenial marriage has contributed much to his prosperity. Mrs. Ucker is a native of Pickaway County, born November 6, 1845, and a daughter of Henry and Ellen (McDonald) Whiteman. Her father was also a native of Pickaway County, born in Walnut Township, his father coming here from Pennsylvania, and becoming one of the first settlers of the township. He located in the woods, and had to endure many hardships while hewing out a farm from the forests. ]\Irs. Ucker is one of three children, of whom she and her sister, Nancj^ A., wife of Isaac Tobias, are the only survivors. Her father was prominent in the religious and public life of his communit}'. He was a member of the Baptist Church, active in its work. He had served as Justice of the Peace and Township Trustee, and in his death, October 31, 1890, the count}^ lost one of its most venerated citizens, as well as one of its earliest pioneers. When Mrs. Ucker was a few months old, her mother died, and she was cared for by her grand|)arents untd slie was seven }ears old, ;ind then was reared in lier father's family. Mrs. I'cker's grandfather was a Bai)tist in religion. Of the ten children born to ]\Ir. and Mrs. Icker, foui- are left to be the comfort and sta^- of their declining years: Alice A., Clara A., Mary K., and John A.

Mr. Ucker has a good farm of ninety-three acres of land of exceeding fertility', which he cultivates after the methods best adapted to the soil. He has neat and roomy buildings, fine farming machinery, and everything about the place betokens systematic and skillful farming.

Our subject possesses many sterling virtues of head and heart, is very much liked by the community, and enjoys the confidence of the business world. He has been School Director for his township, and never fails to promote its interests where he can.

ACOB MARTIN. Among the men who have been potent factors in the business activity of Madison County, mention should certainly be made of Jacob Martin, who is one of the prominent and progressive merchants of West Jefferson. He is the son of the late Augustus L. Martin, who was born in New Brunswick, N. J., while his mother, whose maiden name was Kate ]\IcNeal, was l)orn in Carlisle, Pa. The elder ]Mr. Martin located in West Jefferson during the latter part of the '50s, where he was engaged in trade until his decease, in January, 1891, being preceded to the better land b\' his wife, who departed this life in I860.

The original of this sketch was born February 16, 1854, in West Jefferson, where he was reared, and educated in the common schools. In 1877, he launched out in the mercantile business in company with Benjamin Hoe, the firm style being Hoe &L Martin. They l)uilt up a profitable business, and continued together until September, 1891, when our subject purchased his partner's interest, and has since conducted affairs alone. His store is well stocked with a choice line of goods, and liy his course of honorable and straightforward dealing, enjoys an extensive trade.

The lady to whom Mr. IVIartin was married October 17, 1877, was Miss Etta, daughter of Benjamin Hoe, and to them was born one daughter, Eva. His chief prominence, outside of his business, lies in his political work, he being a leading member of the Democratic party, and has represented his fellow-townsmen four terms as Clerk, and as a member of the Village Council. In social matters, he is a member of West Jefferson Lodge No. 412, I. O. O. F., and is looked upon as one of the respected and useful citizens of the county. Mrs. Martin departed this life April 12, 1889, greatly mourned by her family and numerous friends.

(?^ AMUEL McCLINTOCK, M. D., a well- ^^^ known physician and surgeon of Mt. Sterl|u/_Jr liiigi Ohio, was born on the 1st of February, 1821, in Pickaway Count}^ Ohio, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Bradle^O McClintock. His father was a native of the Emerald Isle, and was brought to America when about two years of age. His mother was born in the Keystone State, and was of Dutch descent. The educational advantages which our subject received were only those afforded by the common schools. His boyhood days were mostl}^ spent upon his father's farm. Having determined to engage in the practice of medicine, at the age of twenty he began reading medical works in the office of Dr. J. F. Wilson, of New Holland, near his father's home. He continued his studies in that way for three years, and in the winter of 1844-45, took a course of lectures in the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. He received some money from his father and borrowed more in order to pay his tuition, and this he repaid in after years. In April, 1845, he began practice in Mt. Sterling, and in a few years had acquired a liberal patronage and did a large business. He has ever kept himself well informed by constant study and reading, and is well posted on everything connected with the sciences.

On the 20th of May, 1847, Dr. McClintock led to the marriage altar Miss Louisa C. Kauffelt, of Palestine, Pickavpay County, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio. Four children have been born unto them, three of whom are still living: Elizabeth is the wife of D. B. Wheeler, of Mt. Sterling, and the}' have two children; Francenia became the wife of John McClay, of Indiana, and at her death left four children; Letitia is the wife of Edward INIiller, of Chicago; and Lola completes the family.

The Doctor was reared as an old-line Whig, but on attaining his majority, cast his first Presidential vote for James K. Polk, and has since been identified with the Democratic party. He has served as a delegate to its various conventions, and has filled the offices of Township and Village Treasurer, and Councilman, and at the present time is Corporation Treasurer. He has also served as a member of the School Board, doing effective work in the interests of education. Himself and wife are active and consistent members of the Presb3'terian Church, in which the Doctor holds the office of Trustee. He is also connected with the Masonic lodge, serving as Treasurer, and Junior and Senior Warden. For many years he has made his home in Mt. Sterling, and is widely and favorably known throughout the communit3^ He has ever been identified with the best interests of the place, and is recognized as a valued citizen.

ILTON D. LAKIN has been so well prospered as a farmer that he has accumulated a comfortable property, and is now residing in a handsome brick residence in Jefferson Township, Madison County. He is classed among the progressive citizens of this section, whose active work in developing its agricultural resources has so materiallj' contributed to its welfare. Through energy and perseverance he has

Daniel Lakin, the father of our subject, was a native of Frederick Count}', Md., while his mother, who was known in her maidenhood as Dorcas Flenniken, was born near Columbus, this State. She departed this life at the home of our subject in June, 1886, thus surviving her husband many years, he dying in Clinton Township, Franklin County, this State, in 1872. The parental family comprised five children, of whom the onl}' daughter died when three years of age.

Milton D. Lakin was the youngest member of the family and was born in Franklin Count}-, P^ebruary 1, 1850. lie was reared on his father's farm and attended the district school, continuing to reside at home until 1880, when he came to Madison County and located on the Middle Pike, just north of West Jefferson, which is his home at the present time. He has erected on his estate a most beautiful brick residence, which is furnished in a manner that bespeaks the high standing of its owner. Mr. Lakin devotes his entire time and attention to general farming and is making a success of his calling on his three hundred and sixt}^ acres of land.

June 17, 1876, our subject and Miss Ida, daughter of the late James Davis, were united in marriage. Mrs. Lakin 's mother bore the maiden name of Mildred C. Armstrong, and departed this life January 9, 1885, while the father died November 12, 1887. They were natives respectivel}' of Madison Covmty, this State, and A'irginia, and after their marriage located in Franklin County, where they lived for a time and then removed to Jefferson Township and made their home a short distance from West Jefferson, where they were residing at the time of their decease. Mrs. Lakin , who was the youngest in a famil}^ of four children, was born June 22, 1856, and by her union with our subject has become the mother of two children, one of whom died in infanc}'. The surviving child, who bears the name of James Daniel, was born October 17, 1878.

In politics, our subject is a believer in and a supporter of the principles advocated by the Republican party and takes an active interest in all local affairs. With his wife, lie is a conscientious member of tiie Episcopal Church and socially' is a prominent ]\Iason, also a Kniglit Templar and Knight of Pythias. By his sincere and conscientious uprightness, he has gained the good-will and enjoys the respect of a large circle of friends who will be pleased to notice his biography in tliis volume.

LEMENT SHOCKLEY. Prominent in agricultural circles is tiie gentleman of whom we now wn-ite, and who was born in South Townshii), Clarke County, this State, May 17,1823. He is at present residing on a beautiful estate, located in Stokes Townsliip, ^Madison County. He is a son of Clement and Elizabetli (Scott) Shockley, the former of whom was a native of this county, and the latter of Xenia, Ohio.

The father of our subject came to this State from Maryland when a boy, and located in Xenia. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and was at Detroit at the time of Hull's surrender, when he was taken prisoner. After his exchange, he returned to Xenia, and again joining the army, served througliout that entire struggle. After his marriage, I\Ir. Shockley removed to Clarke Count}', and was one of the three men who laid out the town of South Charleston. He became the proprietor of the first lanyard in that portion of the count}', and became one of the wealthiest men in that section.

The five children comprising the parental family are Catherine, Mrs. Andrew Hays, who is residing in Fayette County and has three children; our subject is the next in order of birth; Sarah w s first married to Samuel McCoy, and on his death became the wife of James Mclntyre, and now makes her home in Montgomery County, Mo.: Daniel B. is a successful farmer in Kempton. Ind.; and Emeline, who married Dr. A. Seward, resides near Kokomo, Ind. Our subject was given a limited education, and wiien fourteen yeai's of age went to Kentucky with one John Hedrick, his business being to take horses to near Lexing-

In 1840, he of whom we write began working out by the month on the farm which he now owns, but which was then in the possession of William Ilarpole. He was thus engaged for a period of four years, and November 5, 1843, was married to Miss Matilda Briggs. To them have been born three children, one of whom is deceased. Elizabeth is now Mrs. Eli Mock and makes her home in this county, and AVilliam resides east of South Solon. Sarah, who became the wife of Aaron McCalip, is deceased.

At the time of his inarriage, Mr. Shockley had saved enough mone}' to purcliase a team of horses, a wagon and some furniture. He then rented property- and invested $50 which he had in hogs. At the expiration of a twelvemonth, he purchased one hundred and forty acres, for wliich he paid $1,400. Not having this amount of money, Ills former employer. William Harpole, went on his note, and in this way our subject borrowed capital and got his start in life. His first year on the new farm was rather discouraging, as his crops failed so that the interest on the money borrowed was carried over for the next \^ear.

JNIr. Shockley drained his land and thereafter i-eaped a handsome increase from the soil. He later added one hundred and fifty acres to his possessions and, borrowing enougli money to go to Indiana and Iniy cattle, he in that manner made enough money to meet his payments, at the same time making the acquaintance of men of wealth who were glad to accommodate him in a monied way whenever necessarj-. Mr. Shockley continued to invest in cattle, which he drove through to Eastern markets and sold at handsome profits. His next purchase of land was a quarter-section, for which he paid $3,500 in cash.

Our subject at one time owned fourteen hundred acres of land. He disposed of his first two farms, however, and in 1859 bought five hundred and eighteen acres where- he now lives for which he paid $33,000. In addition to tliat, he bought one hundred acres in Fa3'ette County, which he later gave to his daughter, now Mrs. INIock, and

Mr. Shockley keeps his farm stocked with a good breed of cattle, his herd in 1884 selling for $30,000. About five 3^ears ago, he began the cultivation of a portion of his estate, and now devotes considerable attention to raising grain, and occupies an honorable place among the agriculturists of Madison County. In his political relations, our subject for many 3^ears voted the Democratic ticket, but now votes for the man iiistead of the party.

Wl OEL HICKS. Noteworthy among the agriculturists and stock farmers of Range Town- .^. ship, Madison County, is the gentleman ^^^ whose name we now give. He is a native of this State, having been born in Ross County, May 3, 1825, and is the son of William and Phoebe (Cook) Hicks. When twenty-two years of age, he accompanied his parents to this county, where his father was a farmer, to which calling he was also trained. He was given a fair education in the district school and when reaching his majority began for himself by working out on farms by the month.

The lady to whom our subject was married in December, 1855, was Miss Iladessah McCune, of Chenoa, 111., whither he had gone in the spring of that year. Mr. Hicks purchased a tract of four hundred and sixty acres of land in McLean County, which he improved into one of the best farms in that portion of the State. He met with financial reverses on account of going security for other parties and was obliged to forfeit his entire estate. He then rented the farm of which he had been the former owner and in 1881 returned to Ohio, and has been a resident of Range Township since that time.

The five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hicks bear the respective names of Phoebe, John M., Sadie, Julia and Maggie. Formerlj' a Democrat in polities, he is now in sympathy with the Prohibition party, and while residing in the Prairie

State, served in the positions of Road Commissioner, School Trustee, Assessor, and member of the County Board. He is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, being identified with the cliurch at JMt. Sterling. The father of our subject died in McLean Count}-, in 1873, and the mother passed away in Saline County, Mo., in 1889, her home being with our subject's onl_y sister, Mrs. Mary Harrison, of tliat count}-. While public-spirited and generous, the major part of his attention has alwa3-s been paid to his farm, and he has made a specialty of raising stock, of Avhich all kinds of the finer grades are to be found on his place.

ellRISTIAN MICHEL, a farmer, lumber dealer and tile manufacturer, residing in Pleasant Township, Madison County, is a leading business man of this communit}-. .Since 1880, he has carried on business operations in this place, and has an excellent trade. He w-as born in Franklin County, Ohio, Decenjber 19, 1854, and is a son of Frederick and Mary (Layer) Michel. His father was a native of Germany, and emigrated to Pennsylvania with his parents when nine years of age. He there resided until after he had attained his majority, and married Miss La3-er, who was born in the Keystone State, and was of German descent. For thirty-eight years, he engaged in blacksmitliing, and also carried on farming. He and his wife are still residents of Rome, Franklin County, Ohio.

Our subject was reared on his father's farm, and acquired his education in the common schools. At the age of twelve, he began working in the smithy, and followed the blacksmith's trade for about ten years, but not liking the business, determined to abandon it. His next venture was in manufacturing tile at Spring Hill, Franklin Count}'. He did not have much capital, but was aided by his fatlier, and at the end of a year he removed his works to his present location. He purchased seventy acres of land, and put in a plant in 1880. He is now doing a good business, makes a good grade of tile, and finds a ready sale for liis products. In 1884 he erected his sawmill, and has since engaged in the lumber business. He has also erected a fine brick residence upon his farm, valued at 13,000.

Mr. Michel was married JNIarch 31, 1H80, to Miss Elizabeth Grenner, who was born in Alton, Franklin County, January 13, 1860. Tijcir union has been blessed with four children, a son and three daughters: Christian, born April 3, 1881; Amelia, December 25, 1883; Louise, in December, 1884; and Sarah Frances, February 22, 1887. All were born in Pleasant Township, and the family circle yet remains unbroken.

Mr. Michel and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a great lover of music, possesses considerable talent in that direction, and formerly served as leader of the choir in his church. He cast his first Presidential vote for Samuel J. Tilden. and lias since been a Democrat. Mv. Michel is a man of good Inisiness ability, enterprising and progressive, and well deserves the success which has crowned his efforts. He is also a public-spirited man, and takes an active interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the community.

CHUYLER LEWIS, dec<:^ased. The traveler passing through Madison County invariably pauses to notice the elegant residence and fine estate in Sonierford Township formerly the property of the gentleman whose biographical sketch is here represented. The farm, which comprises two thousand acres of excellent land, is due entirely to the exertions of Mr. Lewis and his worthy companion, for when they commenced the battle of life together, they had no capital except that reyjresented by vigorous health, energetic disposition, and a determination to succeed.

Our subject was born in Rensselaer County. N.Y., February 25, 1812, and was a lad of ten years when his father removed to Vermont. Mr. Lewis, when reaching mature years, was married in the Green Mountain State to Lydia Hazzard, and with her came West to Madison Count}-, this State, about 1835, locating in Somerford Township, Mrs. Lewis departed this life in 1864, and April 3, 1866, our subject was married to Eliza J. Candler, who was born in Clarke County Januar}' 23, 1844. She was the daughter of .Tesse J. and Agnes (Dickason) Candler, natives of Virginia, whence they removed to Clarke County, and later to Madison County, this State, spending their last days in Somerford Township, the father dying January 13, 1871, and the mother surviving him until June 10, 1890. The parental family- of Mrs. Lewis included seven children, of whom she was the youngest but one. To our subject and his estimable wife has been born one son, Howard A. The husband and father died at his home in Somerford Township, August 3, 1887, and thus Madison Count}' lost one of her most prominent and progressive citizens. Our subject left a vast estate of two thousand acres; the place is adorned with buildings of every description necessary on a first-class farm, not the least among which is the elegant residence. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Lewis has operated the fai'ra in a most intelligent and profitable manner, and is very influential in her community, having those social qualities which prepossess people in her favor.

Aj. Thomas Jefferson Stephens

contracting painter and decorator, was originally from Lancaster County, Pa., born in Columbia on the 2d of January, 1831. Ilis parents, James and Mary (Otstot) Stephens, were natives of Lancaster County, Pa., the former of English, and the latter of German descent. The father followed carpentering in his native town, and there resided until 1833, when the great emigration to the Buckeye State tempted him to make his home within its borders. He came overland witli a four-horse wagon, located in Columbus, and there followed contracting and building until his death, in ISaO. lie was a Democrat in politics, and was Marshall of Columbus four terms. The mother died in 1888, when eighty-six years of age. She was a member of the

Methodist P^piscopal Church. Eleven of their twelve children grew to mature years, and became respected and valued citizens. Three sons were in the Civil War, and served their country faithfully.

The subject of this notice was fifth in order of birth of the above-mentioned children. He was reared in Columbus, and received his scholastic training in the public schools of that cit}'. He remembers seeing the canal built through Columbus, and his young eyes saw the first boat that sailed on its waters. When thirteen j^ears of age, he worked two years for A. T. Stewart, a tailor, and at the age of fifteen he began clerking in -Tames AVestwater's queensware store, whei'e he continued until seventeen years of age. From that time until eighteen years of age, he attended school, and in 1848 he was apprenticed to learn the painter's trade, remaining thus engaged until 1851. While in Columbus, he was in Company A, State Fencibles, organized S\\\y 4, 1855, and continued with this as Sergeant as long as he remained in the city, and is still a member. In 1851, he embarked in business for himself, contracting house painting for two years, and then went to Marietta, where he remained six months. From there he went to Pittsburg, and while there painted two boats, but later he returned to Marietta, and from there went to Columbus. In the spring of 1860, he located in Circleville, and was engaged as house painter until 1862, when he left his business and everything else to enter the army.

In August, of that year, he volunteered as a private in Compan}^ A, Ninetieth Ohio Infantry, and two da3^s later was raised to the rank of Second Lieutenant, to form a company for service. He went to work, and in a very short time had a company, which was afterward in the One Hundredth and Fourteenth Ohio Infantr}'. In October, he was sent South to Chickasaw Bluffs, Ark., and to Young's Point, when he was taken sick and compelled to resign. He came home in the spring of 1863, formed a company there, and was made Captain of the Ohio State Militia. In 1864, he was ordered out by Gov. Brougli in Company A, Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry, and was sent to