Madison Township (part 9 of 30)

Our subject was about eighteen years of age when he came with his parents to Ohio, and on the 4th of Januar}-, 1842, he was married to Miss Dorcas A. Lane, who was born in the Old Dominion, on the 26th of February, 1824. Her parents, Frederick and Dorcas (McCord) Lane, were natives of Virginia, and in the '30s they left their native State and journeyed to Ohio, settling in Scioto Township, Pickaway County, where the mother died a short time after their arrival. Of the seven children born to her parents, Mrs. Bean is one of two now living, the other being Sarah, INIrs. Kirk. The following children have been born to our subject and wife: Rebecca, wife of Jonathan Hay; and Crissie E., wife of Lewis Shirey. They lost four children. For a few years after their mar- 'riage, Mr. and Mrs. Bean resided in Madison Township, Pickaway Country, but subsequently removed to Harrison Township, this county, where Mr. Bean died on the 15th of July, 1883. Liberal, generous, and high-minded, his life was filled with good deeds, and it can be truly said of him that he never violated a friendship, nor forgot a kind action done him. He was a model American citizen. He served as School Director for some time, and in all the affairs of life he bore himself in an upright manner, and was recognized as a man of true worth. In politics he favored the Republican part}' and was a stanch advocate of its principles.

On the beautiful farm of two hundred and sixteen acres, which Mr. and Mrs. Bean spent the best years of their lives in improving and perfecting, the latter is now residing, and endeavors to make her life a useful one, and to follow the teachings of the Golden Rule. She is prominently identified with the Methodist Church, and contributes lil)eially to all worth}^ enterprises. Her son-in-law, Lewis Shirey, resides in Franklin County, Hamilton Township, Ohio, and is a wide-awake, enterprising agriculturist. He was born in Augusta County, Va., October 7, 1823, and is a son of Jacob and Susanna Shirey, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish, German, and French descent, respectively. In 1825, his parents emigrated to Franklin County, Ohio, and resided in Columbus for a year. His father made the lock and ironwork for the Ohio Canal.

house. When fifteen years of age, he began learning the blacksmitli trade, and this has continued to be his chosen occupation more or less ever since, altliough he is an active and enterprising farmer. Ilis fatlier had been a blacksmith and mechanic before him. Lewis Shirey was first married to Miss Eliza J. Cryder, who bore him five children, two now living, Maggie, wife of Jonathan Thompson, and William.

Mr. Shirey married his present wife September 14, 1890, and they now reside in Franklin Count}^, Ohio, where Mr. Shirey is classed among the leading and representative citizens. He owns one hundred and sixty-four acres of land, and his wife owns one hundred and eighteen acres in Pickaway and Franklin Counties. He has served as School Director, and when a resident of Groveport, where he resided for many years, he served in the Village Council. He is a Prohibitionist in politics, and is a member of the Methodist Church.

\T/AMES M. MORRIS. Although he has not yet completed the ascent of the sunny side of tlie hill of life, this gentleman has risen to a position of considerable prominence in Madison County, being the Postmaster at Lilly Chapel. He is very popular with the people, intelligent and cordial, and has an assured place in the community.

The Rev. James K. Morris, the father of our subject, was born in Fayette Count}^ this State, near Washington C. H., in 1817, of which county his mother, who bore the maiden name of Pha^be Horn^', was also a native. After their marriage, the parents continued to reside in their native place for several years, the father teaching school for fourteen years after establishing a home of his own. On removing to Vermilion County, 111., they remained there but a twelvemonth, and then returning to Fayette Count}^, made their home in that vicinity until 1857, when they took up their abode in this county, residing in Range Township for five years. Mr. and INIrs. Morris at the end of that time removed to Paint Township, and after a year went to Union Township, and two years later became identified with the residents of Franklin County. Remaining there three years, however, they again established a home in Fairfield Township, this county, where the father of our subject was engaged in farming for several years, and then returning to Franklin County, resided there for the three succeeding years. After this they again went to Fairfield Township, the father here departing this life in September, 1886; the mother is still surviving. Mr. Morris was a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church for some forty years, and was greatly beloved in the various charges over which he was placed.

Of the parental family of twelve children, James M., of this sketch, was the third in order of birth. He was born in Fayette County, September 14, 1847, and received a fair education in the common schools. He remained under the parental roof until reaching his twentieth 3'ear, when he started out in life on his own account, working out for two 3'ears. At the end of that time, our subject took a sixmonths' course in the schools at London, and then worked land on shares for two years. He later farmed on his own account in Madison County, until the spring of 1891, when he disposed of his farm land, and, removing to Lilly Chapel, engaged in the mercantile business, in which line of trade he was more than ordinarily successful.

Mr. Morris was appointed to his present position in July, 1891, and in addition to that responsible office, has served his fellow-townsmen as Township Trustee for seven years, and has done efficient service in other local positions. He is an active worker in the ranks of the Republican part}', and is looked upon as one of the most public-spirited men in his community. Mr. and IVIrs. Morris are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which body the}' are earnest workers.

March 28, 1873, Miss Margaret J., daughter of Thomas CuUumber, and our subject were united in marriage. Her father is one of the old settlers of Fairfield Township, and served during the late war as a member of Company K, First Ohio Cavalry. Her mother, who bore the maiden name of Susan Lilly, was born in Virginia, and dej^arted this life in Fairfield Township, in 1870. Mrs. Morris, who was born in the above-named township, June 25, 1849, was the fifth in order of birth of her parents' famil}' of eight ehihlren. By her union with our subject, she has become the mother of three children, namely: Frank O., George W., and liarley, who died when an infant. Sociall}^ onr subject is a member of Gilro}^ Lodge No. 695, I. O. O. F.

AMUEL W. CLSSNA, a prominent graindealer of Fayette County, has been a lifelong resident of Washington C. H., where he was born March 8, 1839. His father, Robert Cissna, was born in Pittsburgh, April 30, 1800, and was a pioneer of Fayette County, whither he removed in his early manhood, about 1825. At Washington C. IL, he engaged in the harness and saddlery business and also conducted other enterprises until in his old age, when he purchased a farm one mile from the citj^and there spent his last days, dying INIarch 28, 1880. He was prominent in the public affairs of the count}^, and from 1840 until 1844 he served as County Sheriff. His wife, whose maiden name was Eleanor Waddle, died when our subject was small, leaving five children to mourn her loss: John, an attorney-at-law; Elizabeth Wilson and Maria Orr, who reside in Texas; Susan Glaze, who lives in Oak Grove, Ohio; and Samuel W.

At Washington C. H., our subject received his education, and later became connected with the firm of Draper & McElwain, grocers and graindealers, with whom he remained for six years. At the age of twenty, he embarked in business for himself, buying out the old firm and continuing in business on Court Street for five j-ears. His next line of work was in the lumber and grain business, under the firm name of Huston &: Cissna. In two years the connection was dissolved, and Mr. Cissna became a clerk for Ely ik Stimson, grocers, hardware and grain merchants. Later, he was a member of the firm of Brownell Bros. & Cissna, dealers in poultry, eggs and groceries, but the junior member of the firm afterward sold out

In partnership with Mr. Welton, our subject purchased the retail trade of the firm and continued in the grocery business for two years. He later entered the wholesale grocery establishment of Stimson Bros. & Co., he and George Dahl and H. B. Dahl being the company. Mr. Cissna devoted himself assiduously to the welfare of the house, which he represented for a time on the road, and has the name of being a prominent factor in building the successful business which still continues under the firm name of Dahl, Baer tV Co. He remained with the house from its inception until it became one of the largest wholesale groceries in Southern Ohio, but in 1885 sold out his interest, and for two j^ears following was engaged as Superintendent of the Gas Works, being one of the Directors of the Washington Gas &. Electric Light Co.

In 1887, under the title of S. W. Cissna & Co., our subject engaged in the retail grocer}' Iiusiness on Coiu't Street, opposite the Court House, where he remained until June, 1891. After selling out his grocerj' business, he gave his whole attention to grain, which he had previously handled to some extent. He has an elevator at Jasper, and handles a large amount of grain, being considered one of the most successful dealers in Fayette County.

Mr. Cissna is a Director of the People's Saving and Loan Association, which has an authorized capital of $1,000,000, and of which he has been Treasurer since its organization. The Association was incorporated with $300,000, but soon filling that series, increased the capital and is doing a successful business throughout the community. Mr. Cissna has large real-estate interests both in the city and country, and owns two fine farms in Pickaway County. For many years he has made his home in his elegant and commodious brick residence at the corner of Clinton, Leesburg and Greenfield Avenues, where he and his family are surrounded by all the comforts of existence.

January 25, 1861, Mr. Cissna was married to Miss Mary Eliza, daughter of Daniel Bush, a pioneer of Fayette County. Three children have been born of the union: Attei, who is the wife of

ILLIAM E. COOK, who has held the office ,-.111 of Justice of the Peace since 1885, by his cordial and genial manner makes friends wherever he goes. He is one of the leading and public-spirited citizens of Fayette County, and is following the life of an agriculturist, in wliicli pursuit he has been very fortunate. He is the owner of as good a farm as can be found within the limits of Fayette Township, and the view of his place on another page is a valuable addition to this volume.

The original of this sketch was born in Western Union Township, Ross County, this State, June 4, 1856, and is the son of Mathew Scott and Eleanor (Tiffin) Cook, also natives of that county. The father, who was born April 9, 1803, became a very wealth}' man, having extensive landed interests in various parts of the Buckeye State and also in Nebraska. He was one of the promoters and stockholders of the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad, now known as the Baltimore, Ohio & Southwestern. He lost considerable monc}^ in that project, which crippled him financiall}- for a number of 3'ears.

The nine children comprised in the parental family grew to mature years, and Avitli one exception are all living. Mary is the widow of Robert W. Manly and resides in Chillicothe; Margaret married Capt. Frank T. Gilmore, and they make their home on the old farm in Ross Count}^; Fid ward is engaged in stock-raising in Fllba, Neb. During the late war the latter was a member of the P>ight3'-ninth Ohio Infantiy, and by the hardships and exposures endured his health was greatly impaired. Diathea makes her home with her mother in Chillicothe;

Parker C. Tanzey; Emma, who is now attending school in Cincinnati; and John F., who is with his parents. Mrs. Cissna is a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and prominent in the good works of the church. Socially, Mr. Cissna is a member of Temple Lodge, Temple Fa\- j carapment, I. O. O. F., with which he has been j identified for twent3'-nine years. In politics, our subject is a Democrat.

Scott departed this life in his twentj^-eighth year; Lucy, Mrs. Edward McCanless, is residing in Pittsburg, Pa.; Maria and Eleanor are twins, the former the wife of Dr. G. W. Tower, of Detroit, and the latter residing at home; William E. was the youngest of the family.

Politically, the father of our subject was an oldline Whig, and cast his first Presidential ballot for John Quincy Adams. On the organization of the Republican party, he joined its ranks, and, being a .strong anti-slavery man, took part in the Morgan raid, and assisted in the defense of Chillicothe during that period. In an early day he was a surveyor, and located most of the land between Mt. Sterling and the estate of our subject. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. For two years he represented Ross County in the Ohio Legislature. He departed this life November 28, 1882, at Chillicothe, and lies buried in Grand View Cemetery of that place.

William E. Cook grew to manhood on the home farm, and received an excellent education in the High School of Chillicothe and Cornell lTniversit3^ October 26, 1878, he was married to Annie, daughter of William E. and Annie (Christopher) Floyd, who was born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 31, 1856. After his marriage, Mr. Cook removed to Howard County, Neb., where he operated his brother's estate, but later returned to Ohio and has since resided upon his present farm. He is the proprietor of three hundred and twent^'-six acres, upon which he has placed excellent improvements, among the most noticeable of which is his comfortable residence.

Mr. and Mrs. Cook have a family of six children, viz.: Mathew Scott, who was born July 13, 1879; William Floyd, March 27, 1881; Edward Tiffin, June 24, 1883; Annie Flo3'd, September 11, 1885; Martha Christopher, April 6, 1887, and Kate Flo3^d, September 8, 1890. In his political relations, our subject is a Republican, casting his first vote for James A. Garfield in 1880. He has served as delegate to count3', State and congressional conventions, and, as before stated, has been Justice of the Peace since 1885, and exerts a wide power for good in his community. His wife is a member of the Presivv'^'- / byterian Church, whicli organization he also attends. He is a member of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America and Knights of Pythias, and l»y his integrity and unimpeachable character has won the full confidence of all who know bim.

^ OHN WARDELL. The prosperity of Pick- I awa}^ County cannot be attril>uted entirely ^^ , to the efforts of Americans, for much has ^^^^ been accomplished by those of foreign birth who have sought a home in the land of the free. England has contributed of its thrift; Fi'ance of its econom}'; Germany of its vigor; Holland of its industry, and Norway and Sweden of their patient perseverance. Among the natives of England who have sought a home in this county, and have here attained independence and prosperity, may be mentioned Mr. Wardell, a prominent farmer of Wayne Township, who was born in Yorkshire, P^ngland, April 3, 1831.

The father of our subject, who l)ore the same name as himself, was born in Yorkshire, in 1789, and pursued the vocation of a farmer until his death in 1849. He was a member of the Church of England, and a man of stanch integrity. His wife, whose maiden name was Ann Beelby, was born in the same shire as himself, and after the decease of her husband, emigrated to iVmerica, in 1856, and remained in Pickaway County until her death, April 26, 1886, at the age of eighty-two years. John was the eldest among her children, and is the only one now living.

The educational advantages which our subject received were somewhat limited, and he did not attend school after he was thirteen years old, but he is a man of broad culture and splendid information which he has acquired through reading and travel. At the age of fifteen, he commenced to work as a farm laborer, receiving 5£ the first year, 8£ the second, and continuing to receive increasing wages until his salary was 18£ a year. Having concluded that he could better his condition in America, he left England in 18.53, taking passage

The first work which Mr. Wardell secvu'ed in America was in a sawmill at Elmira, N. Y., where he remained until November, 1853. At that time he removed to Ohio, and from Columbus came to CircleviJle on a canal boat, and thence by stagecoach to his present farm, which was then owned by a cousin, Joseph Wardell. For perhaps two years, he secured employment by the day or month, and by hoarding his earnings, secured enough to embark in farming for himself. He farmed land on shares until 1881, wlien he purchased his present estate, and has resided here since, usually operating from one hundred and fifty to two hundred acres per year. A view of liis homestead is shown on another page.

In 1853, Mr. Wardell and Miss Sarah Douglass were united in marriage in England. Tiie young wife died the following year, and in 1857 Mr. Wardell was married to Miss Mary Clearwater, a native of New York, who died in 1881. Nine children were born of this union, namely: Peter, John, George, William, Robert, Thomas, Mary, Fannie and Cora (deceased). The lad}' who, on March 31, 1881, became the wife of Mr. Wardell, bore the maiden name of Lydia Clearwater; she was a sister of the former wife, and was born in Pickaway County. They are the parents of one child, Magdalene. In his political belief, Mr. Wardell is a strong Repulilican, and has served for three j-ears as Trustee of AYayne Township, which is a sutHcient indication of his popularity, for the township is strongly Democratic, and he was elected on the Republican ticket.

In religious views, Mr. and Mrs. Wardell are identified with the Methodist P^piscopal Church, in which he has served as Trustee and President of the Board. They are worthy people, may always be found on the right of justice, and favor all progressive measures. Mr. Wardell owns two hundred and eighty-seven acres of finely-improved land, which is devoted to general farming and stock-raising purposes. He has put in about three thousand five hundred rods of tile, and has the place perfectly drained. His success in life has resulted from his tireless industry and enter- prise, and he is numbered among the most prosperous farmers of the county. lie has g-iven liis children everj^ educational advantage pos.si!)le, and feels amply repaid for ever^y effort he has put forth in their behalf, for they are intelligent and well-informed young pe(»ple, }ileasant, social companions, and possess the industry and enei'gy which have contributed so largel}' to the success of Mr. Warden.

\ff AMES MILLIKIN, who resides on his farm I on the East Pike, in Canaan Township), six miles south of Plain City, and half-way between that and West Jefferson, is an old and honored citizen of ]\Iadison County, and lias been an important figure in its pul)lic life, holding one of its most responsible otlices for several years, besides assisting in the management of local affairs in various otticial capacities in the years gone by. Mr. Millikin was l)orn on Ten Mile Creek, Washington County, Pa., December 22, 1816, and is a son of Col. James INIillikin, who was once a prominent citizen of that section of the country, where his liirth took place July 24, 1782. His father bore the same name as himself, and was born in Count}^ Antrim, Ireland, in 1752. He came to America in 1771, and cast in his fortunes with the colonists of Washingtoji County, Pa., locating on the banks of Ten Mile Creek. He was married March 31, 1778, to Miss Dolly McFarland, and located on a farm in his native count}', and there both died at a ripe old age. The great-grandfather of our subject, who also bore the given name of James, was born in 1727 in Ireland, and there died in the fullness of time. His wife, Martha Hemphill, was born in 1729, and was also a life-long resident of Ireland. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Cook, was born on the banks of Ten Mile Creek, March 4, 1777. Her father, Stephen Cook, was a native of New Jersey, and was of German descent. January 20, 1801, is the date of the marriage of the parents of our subject in their native county. They established their home on Ten Mile Creek, and nearly thirty years of their wedded life were also passed there. In 1830, they came to Ohio, and their remaining. da3's were spent on a farm in Canaan Township, which the father developed from the wilderness ere he died in September, 1869, at a venerable age. His wife died Februarj- 26, 1853. They had six sons and three daughters, all of whom were born on Ten Mile Creek, lived to manliood and womanhood, and became residents of Madison County, the following being their names: Samuel, Martha, Daniel, John, Jacob, Elizabeth, Anna, James and Andrew. The father was a surveyor by occupation and became very familiar with the topograph}' of this part of Ohio. He laid out the village of Amity, and also that of West Jefferson in 1831, and did survej'iug in every part of the county. He was a Democrat in politics, and at one time was a Trustee of the township. He and his wife were stanch members of the Presbyterian Church, and he was a strong anti-]\Iason man.

He of whom this sketch is written is the eighth child and fifth son of the family, and was a lad of fourteen years when he came to Madison County to live amid its primitive i)ioneer scenes. He had previously attended school in his native place, beginning when he was five years old, and he went to a school after he came here, the school being taught in a rude log house, roughly furnished, and lighted by greased paper windows. He staid with his father the most of the time until his marriage, late in the summer of 1840, and became well grounded in all that pertains to agriculture. He and his wife entered upon their wedded life on the farm which John Price now owns, whence they removed eight years later, in 1848, to his present farm, which he then bought. A log house was tlie only attempt that had been made at improvements, but in the busy years that followed his settlement upon it, Mr. Millikin has wrought a wondrous change, and now has a fine farm well fitted up with modern conveniences, and its two hundred acres under a good state of cultivation.

1819, in Canaan Township, of vvliich her parents were among the first settlers. Her happy marriage with our subject has brought to tliem tliree daughters and tliree sons, as follows: John S., who was born August 13, 1841, and is now a prosperous Kansas farmer; AI)ijah C, whose sketch appears on another page; Cassia, born Noveml)er 8, 1846, and now the wife of D. H. Harrington, of Union County; Jane, the widow of O. E. Lamb, who was born December 3, 1848; Mary D.,born August 27, 1856, who is a fine artist and a teacher in oil painting; and James, who was born August 25, 186(1, was married ])ecember 31, 1890, to Miss Kittie Huddle, and resides on the home farm, which he assists his father in canning on, they being engaged in a thriving general farming business and raising a good class of stock.

Our subject resided on his farm until 1879, and then removed to West Jefferson, where he could better attend to his duties as County Commissioner, returning to his farm in 1887. He had been elected to that important office for the first time in 1875, and so well did he look after the finances of Madison County that he was re-elected in 1878 to fill the position another term, his popularity being shown by the fact that he is an uncompromising Democrat, while his constituency in this part of the State is strongly Republican. He has been a Trustee of Canaan Township, Land Appraiser and School Director, and in various ways has proved his ])ublic spirit and the worth of his citizenship.

"^ OSIAH RENICK, formerly proprietor of the "Oakland Farm" in Pickaway Township and later a citizen of Circleville, was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1807, and died April 9, 1887. He was the second son in the family of George Renick, a pioneer of this locality, who is represented elsewhere in this volume in connection with the sketch of William Renick.

The boyhood years of our subject were passed upon a farm near Chillicothe, and his education was acquired in the common schools of the district. He early became interested in farminsf and stockraising and soon gave evidence of being a practical, sagacious and far-sighted business man. Until he was twenty-five years of age, he remained under the parental roof, but at that time located upon his farm in Pickaway Township, and became the possessor of a fine property. He was one of the most extensive stock dealers in this locality, and in 1834, incomi)any with his uncle Felix, went to Europe and purchased the finest Short-horn cattle they could obtain in the Old Coiintry. These the}' brought to Ohio with them and were the first to introduce this famous breed of cattle in the State.

In all his business dealings, Mr. Renick was veiy successful and became one of the wealthy citizens of the community. His estate, known as the "Oakland Farm," was located on Kingston Pike, in Pickaway Township, and was finely improved, being in fact one of the model farms of the community. In 1856, Ml-. Renick removed to Circleville and took up his residence in the home where his widow yet resides. However, he continued to engage in agricultural pursuits and purchased a farm of one thousand acres of highly-improved land in Muhlenberg Township, near Darbyvillc. He also continued to engage extensively in the raising of stock as well as grain, and to the close of his life maintained his activity, notwithstanding his advanced age.

Uprightness and honesty characterized the life of Mr. Renick and his word was as good as his bond. He was public-spirited and progressive, always having the interests of the community at heart. In politics, he was a stanch Republican, warmly adv(»cating the principles of that part}'. In religious belief, he was a Presbyterian and took an active part in the work of the church. His death was mourned by all who knew him, for the cxnnmnnity thereby lost a valued citizen.

The lad}^ who in South Rloomfield, Pickaway County, in 1837, became the wife of Josiah Renick was Miss Maiy Osborn and she was born in the cit}^ of Columbus, Ohio. Her father, Ralph Osborn, was a native of the Empire State and served in the War of 1812. After his marriage, he removed to Circleville, and in 1816 located in Columbus, this State. Soon afterward he became State Auditor and held that office for eighteen 3'ears, or until his death. He was a very influential man, an attorney by profession, and prorninent throughout the State. He was noted for liis benevolence, and his upright life won him high regard.

Mrs. Renick continues to reside at the old home in Circleville. She holds membership with the Presb3^terian Church and has many friends throughout the community, where her excellencies of character have won for her tlic esteem of all.

BIJAH C. MILLIKIN owns one of the finest pieces of property in Jefferson Township, Madison County. The tract, which consists of four hundred broad acres, is pleasantly located, and the la^' of the land, together with the improvements which have been made upon it, entitle it to the reputation it bears. Tlie farm is supplied with a well-built dwelling, ample barn and other conveniences, and Mr. Millikin raises mixed crops, and the usual domestic animals. He occupies a high position in local affairs, and in the fall of 1890 was elected County Commissioner on the Democratic ticket.

James Millikin, the father of our subject, was born in AVashington County, Pa., December 22, 1816, and in 1830 came to Madison County in company with his father, who also bore the name of James. He was reared to manhood in Canaan Township and in 1840 was married to Rachel Cary, a native of this county. The father of our subject was engaged in farming in that township until 1879, when he came to West Jefferson and established himself in the hardware business. He was looked upon as one of the progressive citizens of his community, and served two terms as County Commissioner.

Of the parental family of three sons and three daughters, our subject, who was born in Canaan Township, .September 29, 1844, was the second in order of birth. He was reared on the home farm, and remained under the parental roof until reaching his majority. His father had an interest in a sawmill near their home, and also in various places in Canaan, of which Abijah C, when eighteen years of age, took charge. He was thus engaged for some four or five years, and while in the southern part of Kansas had his right hand caught in a saw and received sucli injuries that he was compelled to give up that line of work. Returning to Madison County, he followed farming for three 3'ears and then again going to Kansas, operated a farm for a twelvemonth, and the four years following made a specialty of handling stock. Mr. Millikin at the end of that time again returned to Madison County and in company with R. A. Andrew iDurchased a warehouse at Plain City, in which place he was appointed Freight Agent for tiie Panhandle Railroad. After a residence of three years in that city, Mr. Millikin returned West and engaged in the stock business, but a year later came to this count}', which has been his permanent home since that time.

Septeml)er 15, 1881, the original of this sketch was married to Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Converse) Smith, the widow of Butler Smith and the daughter of James Converse. She was born in Canaan Township September 4, 1847, and after her marriage with our subject located on the East Pike in this township, where they have since lived. Mr. and Mrs. Millikin are the parents of three children, viz: Curdy, who died in infancy, Gracieand Robert C.

Our subject has taken a very prominent part in local affairs and has held the office of Township Trustee, of which position he is still the incumbent. Socially, he is a Mason, and as an Odd Fellow is connected with West Jefferson Lodge No. 412. Together with his wife, our subject is a member of the Universalist Church, in M^hich denomination they have high standing.

AMES J. EGAN is one of the foremost business men of Circleville, Ohio, and liis career -^ I bears evidence of his personal worth. He is <^^ at present engaged in the grocer}- business, wholesale and retail, is a produce dealer, and is proprietor of the Union House, one of the best-known hotels in tlie city. He was born in Count}' Cork,

Ireland, in the Barony of Duhallow,]\ray 1st, 1842, and his fatlier, Jolm Egan, was also a native of that county and of Celtic stock. The latter followed the occupation of a farmer in his native country, and died there in 1889, when seventy-seven years of age. His wife, whose maiden name was Catherine O 'Sullivan, was born in County Limerick, Ireland, and came of a very old and prominent family. Iler father was a lai'ge farmer and a representative man of his count3^ Her mother died in 1880. Of the live cliildren born to Mr. and IMrs. Egan, two were sons and three daughtei's. and all are living.

James J. Egan, the eldest of the above-mentioned family, was the only one who came to the Tuited States. He has a sister, Hannah, now Mrs. Murphey, in Australia, but the other children are in the Emerald Isle. Our subject was reared in his native country and received his education in the schools of the same. On the 17th of May, 1873, he left Queenstown on the steamer " Smyrna, " and landed in New Yorl< ten days and sixteen hours later. He was employed in a wholesale confectionery store until 1875, when, in April of that year, he came to Circleville. Eleven days after reaching that city, he engaged as clerk for Foresman & Bro.,an the large mill, and continued with this Arm for one year. He was subsequently employed as clerk by Mr. Fred Warner, in the grocery business, continued with him two years, and in 187iJ he started out for himself in the grocery business in Circleville. This he has since carried on, and has met with well-merited success. He carries on I'.is affairs on the soundest business principles, and his record lends to these pages, and to Circleville, credit and standing, He owns a one-half interest in the Union Hotel building with William Ileftner, but conducts it alone, and he also owns a one-half interest in the Buck Block, where he has his store, with the same gentleman. Less than two 3^ears ago, Mr. Egan remodeled his hotel, and is as popular with his numerous patrons as he has been successful in his enterprise. He is the beau ideal of a hospitable landlord, attends to the wants of his guests most efficiently and without ostentation. Mr. Egan is also a stockholder in the Opera House Company, and is interested in many other business enterprises, in all of which he has been more than ordinarily successful. He conducts his affairs on strict principles, and the success crowning his efforts is only a natural consequence.

Our subject was lirst married, in 1877, to Miss Eliza Sullivan, of New York, now deceased. In 1881 he selected his second wife in the person of Miss jMary J. Warke, of New York City, and they are the parents of five interesting children : John Parnell, Robert Emmett, Catherine Mary, Sarah and Lizzie. In politics, Mr. Egan has always adhered to the Democratic party, and is a stanch supporter of its principles. He was treasurer of the Central f^xecutive Committee for two years, and was Canal Collector under Ciov. lloadley for two years. He is on the building committee of the parochial school in Circleville, and is active in all worthy movements. He is a member of St. Jose[)h Church, and is a Knight of St. .Tosei)h.

ICHAEL C. MILLAR, who comes of a well- , known pioneer family, and was born in Ia Pickaway County, February 15, 1847, is ^ one of the foremost citizens of Harrison

Township, his birthplace, and is very active in advancing its interests both as a farmer of marked ability, and as one of its most valued civic officers. He is interested in raising fine stock, especially trotting horses of superior breeds, and has a farm well adapted to that branch of business, situated on section 15, of his native township.

Our subject is a son of the late Adam and Nancy R. (Howell) Millar, who are represented elsewhere in this volume. He is a descendant in the second generation of William Millar, one of the original pioneers of this county. He came to Ohio from Virginia, his native State, one year previous to 1800, and first resided in Ross County for a time. He subsequently came to Pickaway County and took up his abode in a log cabin in the woods on section 22, Harrison Township, of which he was

Adam Millar was born and reared in Pickaway County', and adopted farming as his life work. He gave considerable attention to raising cattle, and finally made fine stock a specialty, keeping cattle, horses and sheep of the best grades. He was an extensive land-owner, and one of the wealth}' men of the count}'. After his marriage, he had a halfinterest in seven hundred and one acres of land with his brother George, and on this he started in life, accumulating the remainder of his property by persistent and wisely-directed industry. He departed this life, November 1, 1891, and the county lost one of its prominent citizens, and the Democratic party one of its stanchcst supporters in this vicinit}'. His wife survives him at the venerable age of sevent3^-five years.

The subject of this biographical record passed his boyhood days on his father's farm, very much as all farmers' boj'S have done from time immemorial, helping in the work of the farm and attending the public schools. He has given his attention to agricultural pursuits since he arrived at 3'ears of discretion, and has engaged principally in raising high-grade stock, including trotting horses of the best breeds. He is a stirring, wide-awake man, well gifted with those traits that command success, and that have also made him an important figure in the public life of his native townshij), his fellow citizens appreciating his fitness for places of trust, and his capabilit}^ in managing affairs. He has officiated as Township Trustee for several years, and has alwa3'S been thoroughly alive to the interests of the community where he has always dwelt. His politics are of the Democratic order. Religiously, he is of the Methodist Episcopal faith, and he and his amiable wife are among tlie most earnest members of the church of that denomination, which he is serving as Treasurer and Steward. Socially, he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

now deceased. Her paternal grandfather came to Ohio from Maryland, and was one of the original settlers of Fairfield County. To Mr. and Mrs. INIillar have come three children, of whom the following is the record: Anne E. was born January 14, 1876; Miclmel S., September 3, 1878; and Laura T., June 13, 1881.

^ OHN B. LAUCK was a prominent farmer of Summerford Township, Madison County ? not only because his estate was larger than that of the majority of residents tbere, but by reason of his deep and abiding interest in his calling and in matters pertaining to the welfare of others of his class. He was the proprietor of a beautiful estate of two hundred and seventy-six acres of well-tilled land, bearing good buildings of varous kinds, and stocked wiili machineiy and domestic animals suited to the extent of the work carried on.

The parents of our subject, Simon and Maiy (Beck) Lauck, natives respective!}^ of Winchester and Ohio Counties, Va., were married in that State, where they resided until their decease. The parental family included eight children, of whom our subject was the eldest but one. He was also born in Ohio County, January 17th, 1814, and grew to man's estate on his father's farm. About

1845. desiring to see something of the Western countiy, Mr. Lauck came to Madison County and made settlement in Summerford Township, which was his place of residence until his death, which occurred June 16, 1892.

1846, was Miss Louisa Morris, whose birth occurred in Adams County, this State, in 1826. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lauck located on the farm where the latter is at present residing. The former never lived to note the many wonderful changes in the country, whose present condition they never dreamed of beholding, although they had faith in the resources of the land. They rejoiced greatly ill what they realized of the progress of the world,

The six children comprising the family of Mrs. Lauck bear the names of John F., Kate S., Reason (f., Simon T., Sallie R. and Corvvin, respectivel}^ Samuel T. departed this life in Sumnierford Township when thirty-six years of age, being accidentally shot by the discharge of a gun, while climbing over a fence. Our subject was prominent in local affairs, and for several years held the position of Township Trustee. In politics, he dejjosited a Republican vote. Religiously, with his wife, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Cluuch, in which denomination they were active and influential members.

east of Sedalia, in Range Township, Madison Count3^ He was born in Baden, Gei'- many, (October 13, 1838, and is the second in a family of five children. The parents, Niciiolasand P^lizabcth (Harwick) Dorn, removed to Hessen in 1844, and in 1853 crossed the Atlantic, landing in New York after a voyage of fortj^-two days. They came at once to Chillicothe, Ohio. The town had just been burned, and, in consequence, there was much work to do. The father of our subject began work by the day, and in October he purchased one hundred acres of land in Union Township, Ross Count}'. His death occurred in August, 1854. He left his family comfortably situated.

Mr. Dorn, of this sketch, remained with his mother on the home farm, when, on the 1st of January, 1862, he wedded Miss Mary Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hartmann) Urigh. Her mother died in Germany, but her father, who was born November 11, 1811, is still living. The daughter was born in Germany, March 10, 1843. After his marriage, Mr. Dorn continued to reside on the home farm for a year, and then removed to Yellow Bud, in the same township, where he rented land and resided for seven jears.

He then removed to Deer Creek Township, Pickaway County, where he l)ought two hundred and eight acres of land, and made his home for nine years, in the meantime [)urcliasing an additional tract of one hundred and twenty acres. In 1883, he purchased his present farm, which now comprises five hundred acres, and he also owns one hundred and twenty acres in Pickaway County. He has his land under a high state of cultivation and well improved, which is evidence of the thrift and enterprise of tiie owner.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Dorn were born the following children, twelve of whom are yet living: William, born Sei)tember 1, 1862, was married October 17, 1887, to Laura Counts, and they have two children; Pxlward, born January 1, 1864, was married in Loudon, March 10, 1887, to Carrie Snyder, and resides on his father's farm in Pickaway County; Lizzie, born August 8, 1865, died on the 8th of October following; Annie B., born November 20, 1866, became the wife of Clinton A. Bragg September 2, 1884, and died February 5, 1888, leaving one child; Chester, whose home is now with John K. Bragg; Charles, born February 8, 1868, is at home; Lucy, born April 29,1869, became the wife of Samuel H. Blessing February 27, 1890, and they have one child; Ilenr}', born July 8, 1870; Phili[> J., March 7, 1872; George, January 30, 1874; Frederick, August 3, 1875; Lina May, January 18, 1878; Jessie F., December 25, 1879; Peter F., December 20, 1881, and Walter IL, February, 1885, are still at home.

In 1889, Mr. and Mrs. Dorn spent three months in their native land and visited all the principal cities along the Rhine. They also took a trip to the West in 1887, the lady visiting her people, while Mr. Dorn went to Kansas. He is a self-made man, who may attribute his success in life to his own industiy, perseverance and good management and the assistance of his estimable wife, who has proved to him a true helpmate. His first vote was cast in 1860 for Abraham Lincoln. He has since been a Republican, and has served as a delegate to the conventions of his party. Himself and wife were formerly Lutherans, but as there was no church of their choice in this locality, they have become members of the Presbyterian Church.

I7 EMUEL D. CONVERSE. This well-known and higbly-esteemed agriculturist of Darby Township, Madison County, has a fine farm two miles southwest of Plain City, upon which may be seen an excellent brick farm house and good buildings, conveniently arranged and very commodious. This valued citizen was born in the same township, January 31,. 1826, and his father, Jeremiah Converse, Jr., who was born November 11, 1790, in Vermont, was a son of Jeremiah Converse, Sr., who was also born and reared in Vermont. He married Rlioda Converse, of the same name as his own, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, suffering wounds therein in the cause of independence. He followed the double vocation of farming and the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

This veteran came to Ohio in 1814, and passed the first winter at Sunburv. Delaware County. In 1815, he came to Madison County and located in Darby Township, bringing with him his three sons, Jeremiah, Jr., Silas and Charles, the two last being then unmarried. The grandfather of our subject remained upon the place where he had thus made his home until his death in 1837, and his wife also died there, at the age of eighty-four. They were the parents of the following children, who, with one excei)tion, all came to Ohio eventually: Sanford, Parley, Squire, Lothrop, Jeremiah, Jr., Silas, Charles, Sophia, and Orinda.

The father of our subject, who had been married in Vermont to Melinda Derby, a native of the same State, was one of the three who came to Ohio in 1814. Melinda Derby was born INIav 1, 1793, and had her early training and education in A^'ermont. She liecame the mother of ten children: Cyrus D. was born in Vermont, in September, 1814; Khoda was born in Ohio, January 31, 1817; Erastus, born December 23, 1818; Elias was born A[)ril

The second marriage of the father of Mr. Converse united him with Elizabeth Burdock, a native of Rhode Island, who was born April 24, 1800, and by this union there was one child, Samantha E., who was born July 10, 1838, and is now the widow of Henry James and resides in Colorado. Mrs. Elizabeth Converse died in Missouri, in March, 1888. AVhen the parents of our subject came to Ohio, they traveled with a team in a moving wagon and were some six weeks on the road. They located upon a farm in Darby Township, and proceeded to clear and otherwise improve the property-, fencing it and putting it in condition for crops. They remained there until the father's death, which took place July 18, 1849. The mother of our subject had died April 12, 1836, and the}' were both buried in the Plain City Cemeteiy. The father was a Whig, politically, and for many jears was Trustee of Darby Township and Drum Major in the old State militia. In early manhood, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and in his last years belonged to the Protestant Methodist Church and took great interest in all religious efforts. He was well known and highljesteemed in the community and was a liberal contributor to all good causes.

The early education of Lemuel Converse was obtained in the old log schoolhouse, which was floored anil seated with puncheons, and later, he studied in a select school in Union County, Ohio. He taught the district school in Union County, and afterward returned home, remaining with his father until the latter's death, afterward continuing with his stepmother. He was married, March 12, 1851, in Darby Township, to Laura A. Thomas, who was born in Champaign Countj', Ohio, June 22, 1833. and whose life had been so far spent in the counties of Union, Logan and Champaign. The 3^oung couple located upon one of the father's old homesteads, and after remaining there for a short time, bought a farm in Darby Township, about two and a half miles from Plain

INIr. and Mrs. Converse are the parents of five eliildren, tliree sons and two daughters, namely: Marcia L., wlio was born January 24, 1852; Jeremiah L. II., born April 21, 1854, died February 14, 1855; Carrie C, born May 4, 1856; Pearl D., February 21, 1868; and Ruby N., December 26, 1873. Our subject has a fine farm of one hundred and seventy-four and a half acres, which are mostly under cultivation. His first ballot was cast for Zachary Taylor, upon the Whig ticket. In 1856, he became a member of tlie Republican party, voting for John C. Fremont, and in 1860 and 1864 casting his vote for Abraham Lincoln. In 1876, he voted for R. B. Hayes, and in 1872 for Horace Greeley. In 1880, he voted for James B. Weaver, in 1884 for Benjamin Butler, and in 1888, voted the Union Labor ticket, for A. J. Streetev. Mr. Converse was on the ticket of the Greenback party in 1880 for Representative, and on the People's ticket for County Commissioner in 1891. Under the old military laws, he was Second Lieutenant of Dragoons, holding his commission under Gov. Bartlette, of Ohio. Only seven of the large family of his father now survive, and our subject is one of the most influential of this number.

\t OHN CALDWELL. Although a number of years have passed since this honored citizen of Pickaway County closed his eyes upon the scenes familiar to him during the long years of his residence here, he is still remembered with affection. He was born February 5, 1800, and died August 24, 1884, having attained the venerable age of four-score yeais. In the development of Pickaway Township, he was especiall3^ helj^ful, and at the time of his death was the owner of three hundred and thirty acres, which through his labors had been finely improved. His portrait and biographical sketch will possess an especial value to the reader, in view of his pioneer experience and honorable career.

The name Caldwell, as it is brought down to us in legend, comes from a knightly ancestor who, during those early wars, was an officer. He used no horn or trumpet, as others did, nothing but his loud, clear, resonant and powerful voice, which universally attracted attention. They said of him that he "called well." The two words at a later date were merged into one, and his posterity took the name Caldwell. Most of that name throughout the United States trace their parentage back to the North of Ireland, whence thej' came at an early day. 'Ihey were Protestants, belonged to the landed nobility, had their coat of arms, good financial standing and seemed to make much of every opportunity.

Of those wno came over and settled in Pennsylvania were tlie brothers, Joseph, James and Samuel. Sarah, the sister, afterward married a man by the name of Russell. Joseph had seven sons and daughters, his fifth son, William, being the father of John Caldwell, the subject of this sketch. William was a native of Huntingdon Count}^ Pa., and was born in 1764. Noveml)er 28, 1786, he was married to Jane Moore, a native of the same county as himself, but of Scotch extraction, her parents being natives of Scotland. The children of William and Jane Caldwell were born in Pennsylvania, and the dates of their births were as follows: James and David (twins), born August 28, 1787; Robert, January 25, 1790; Samuel, June 14, 1792; William, August 29, 1794; Elizabeth J. (Mrs. Elias Benton), June 12, 1797; John, February 5, 1800; Daniel, July 9, 1802; Joseph, Ma}' 1, 1804, and Johnson, January 12, 1806. Several of these died in infanc}^

In 1808, Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, with their eliildren, removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio in two canvas-covered wagons, arriving October 8 and locating about one mile west of Kingston, Ross County, on the old Lancaster road. During much of the journey hither, Mrs. Caldwell rode on a pacing ponj^ They were among the early members of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Ross County, of which Mr. Caldwell was elected a ruling I^lder and ordained to that office August 7, 1811. After passing the winter in a cabin, which he erected west of Kingston, he came, in

March, 1809, to Pickaway County and settled on three hundred and thirty acres on section 15, Pickaway Township, where he resided until his death, March 20, 1815, at the age of fifty-two years. His wife survived iiim a few years, her death occurring September 1, 1823.

The seventh child in the family was John, the subject of this notice, who was born February 5, 1800, in Huntingdon County, Pa. He was eight years old when he accompanied his parents to Ohio, and here he ever afterward resided, January 24, 1828, his marriage took place, his bride being Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Monnett. She was a devoted Christian woman, whose memory is still precious to those yet living who knew her. She died June 22, 1838.

Seven children were liorn of the union of our subject and his wife, as follows: Elizabeth J. married Dwight Calhoun, of Kenton, Ohio, and they are the parents of six daughters, all living but the eldest, Emma, of whom mention will be made later; Isaac M., who married Sophronia Morris and became the father of three children, died in camp near Memphis, Tenn., May 4, 1862, and his widow lives in Solomon City, Kan.; Robert, who lives in Sheldon, lU., married Cynthia Pinneo, and they have three children; AVilliam L. married Alvina Tobias, and tliey became the parents of six children, three of whom are living. He died July 8, 1876, and his widow makes her home in Minneapolis, Minn. Amos I>. tlrst married Margaret Pinneo, who died near Sheldon, 111., June 24, 1863, leaving one daughter. In 1866, he married Lovinia, daughter of Rev. Jacob Holmes, of Marion, Oliio, an amiable woman whose death occuri-ed in Pomona, Cal., June 1, 1887, wlierc the family still reside. At her decease she left four children. John W. chose as his wife Miss Virilla Shoecraft, of Oneida County, N. Y. He was for eighteen years Superintendent of City Schools, serving at Cardington and Urbana, this State, and Attica, Seymour and Huntingdon, Ind. For years he has been engaged in writing for the Lewis Publishing Company, of Chicago, and other firms. Two of his children are yet living and two died in infancy. Sarah R., born June 22, 1837, died March 19, 1838.

time married, his wife being Rebecca McClellan, who was l»orn February 13, 1810, a daughter of Thomas and Ann (Kiiinear) McClellan, of Centre County, Pa. Three children were born of that union, tlie eldest, who was born August 19, 1840, dying in infanc3^ Anna M. taught with her brother several years in the public schools of Seymour, Ind., and Sheldon, 111., and is at present residing with her aged mother at the old home. Thomas M,, the youngest child, was born June 20, 1843, and died September 23, 1852.

Mr. Caldwell was a man of industrious and temperate habits, his manner of living being plain and comfortable. He cleared up a farm whicli he bought of his father's administrator, and toiled patiently in tlie work of improvement, against many disadvantages but witli ultimate success and satisfaction. He delighted in reading, purchased many useful books and provided himself and family with a good library. He was also a close observer and had a good knowledge of men and affairs. Until the day of his final sickness, his leisure moments were devoted to reading, and he retained a perfect recollection of all he read. He filled the office of Township Clerk for Pickaway for a number of years and served nine j^ears as Justice of the Peace, beginning in 1836. He was not disposed to liold office, would not thrust himself forward and was not in any sense a politician, but was always a firm supporter of the principles tliat he believed best. He was formerly an oldline Whig, but after the organization of the Republican part\' supported its men and measures. During tlie time the old vState militia was in force, he held the office of Captain in that organization, serving some years.

The first Methodist Episcopal Church organized in the township was at Salem; a log meeting-house was built a short distance from the present house in 1802 or 1803, and in that building Mr. Caldwell attended school in 1812. A new log meetinghouse was built in 1816 near by, and he hauled stone for the foundation from the farm on which lie lived and died. He was one of the most prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Class-leader for more than thirty years, Steward and Trustee for a still longer term, and a liberal supporter of the church, contributing generously to the erection of the present Salem Chapel in 1882. He loved the house of God, and in age and feebleness it was his delight to be at his place in the sanctuar^^ During his last illness, his mind often wandered and in reference to earthly things was much clouded, but in regard to the future all was clear. He always without hesitation expressed full confidence in the Savior. In his case there were no doubts, no fears, heavenward was all clear. On August 24, 1884, he peacefully passed awa}^, aged eighty-four years, six months and nineteen days.

Emma Calhoun, referred to above, was the eldest granddaughter of John Caldwell and was born March 27, 1850. She was unusually gentle, sweet and attractive, and almost as serious when a child as she was in the days of her maturity. Her favorite early books were those which told of the first missions to the Sandwich Islands, the South Seas and to the American Indians. With her conversion there came a desire to tell of Him to the heathen. She taught school when quite young and organized a Sunda^'-school in one of the Kenton school districts, which is still a means of great good. In 1868, she entered the Western Female Seminary at Oxford, Ohio, graduating ni two years, and after successf ull}^ teaching for one year at Evansville, Ind., the call came to the Dakota Mission, and in the summer of 1872, when twenty-two years of age, she became a helper to the Rev. J. P. Williamson, his wife and sister, at Yankton Agency, Dak.

In 1874, she returned to her home in Kenton, C)hio, with an Indian youth whom she had led to the Savior, hoping to find a home for him among her friends and to educate him for higher usefulness among his people. But the bo3''s healtli failed, and she Avas compelled to take him back to Dakota in a dying condition. February 15, 1876, she became the wife of Rev. Charles L. Hall, and with him went to Ft. Berthold, in Northern Dakota, to carry the Gospel to a people who had not yet received it. In the midst of home cares, she worked continually for the people around her, and with her child in her arms was accustomed to teach and preach. Five years of married life - five years of constant longing to realize a higher ideal of home life and Christian activity - nine 3'ears of missionary life, and then the peaceful rest came on Easter, April 17, 1881. Her trunk was packed that she might visit friends in Ohio, but pneumonia came first, and in ten days, with words of prayer on her lips, she went home to "sing His praise above."

^ ACOB SIFRIT, a wealthy retired merchant, whose attractive home is fineh' located on the corner of East High and Union Streets, London, has been one of the prominent promoters of the business interests of IMadison County, of which he is a native. He was born in Paint Townshii), -January 17, 1819, a son of Andrew and Hannah (Marrel) Sifrit. His parents were natives of Mrginia, Av4iere the}^ were married, and where the father was engaged as a farmer. In 1803, they came to Ohio, and for a time Mr. Sifrit was emplo3'ed in farming on a large farm near Chillicothe. In 1804, he b ought his family to Madison Count}^ and they were among the first to settle in this section of the State. He secured land for his services as a Revolutionary soldier in Paint Township, built a hewn log house in a lonely spot, his nearest neighbor being four miles away. When he raised his house, he asked, as was the custom in those times, his fellow-pioneers to assist him, and there were only seven or eight men living within a radius of twelve miles to help him. Chillicothe, forty-five miles distant, was his nearest market, and he and his had to content themselves with such comforts as were procurable, and suffered many privations. He worked patiently, and in due time had evolved a good farm from the wilderness, and had erected a substantial set of buildings and made other extensive improvements. He lived to be very old, being in his ninety-eighth year when he died, in 1847. His wife survived him until 1860, when she passed away, at the age of eighty 3'ears. He was one of the heroes of the Revolution, enlisting when he was onl3- eighteen vears old, and served throughout the great struggle for freedom. At one time he was taken prisoner, was carried out on the ocean, and for fourteen months did not see land, lie was nearly starved, a half pint of rice serving for his daily rations. Once, while in battle, he was pinned to the ground with a sword thrust through his side, and at the battle of Brandy wine he had five bullet holes in his hunting-shirt when the fight was over. The river was red with blood, and he could have walked over it on the dead bodies of the slain. He was taken prisoner a number of times, but was generally promptly exchanged. His regiment was once surrounded by the Indians, but he and his comrades took the horses and equipments from their savage foes, and courageously drove them back.

While living in Madison County, he was a conspicuous figure in its public life, acting in various official capacities. He was a Democrat, and the first man he ever voted for was Gen. Washington, his old leader, as the first President of the United States. He and his wife helped organize the first Baptist Church in the neighborhood, and were among its most zealous members. They had a family of eleven children, of whom three are living: Jacob, Lawrence W. and Michael. By a former wife the father had a family of nine cliildren, all of whom are dead. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Michael Sifrit, a native of (Tcrman}', who emigrated to America during the last centur}^ and settled in Virginia. The maternal grandparents of our subject were Jacob and Hannah (Reader) Marrel, who were natives of Virginia. They came to Ohio in the early days of its settlement, and lived in Paint Township until death removed them. The grandfather was a shoemaker by trade, and was the father of three children, all of whom are dead. He was of German descent, a Democrat in polities, and a Free- will Baptist in religion.

Our subject passed his younger days on a farm, and in his boyhood went to school, a mile and a half distant, to a log schoolhouse, that was rudely constructed and furnished, and had greased paper instead of glass for windows. He remained at home with his parents until he was twent3'-five years of age, affording his father material assistance in his farm labors, and at tlie age of twenty taking the farm to work on shares. At the end of five years, he purchased a farm in Franklin County, which was all timber, and he devoted his energies to its development, i)uilding a log house, covered with clapboards, for shelter, and in five years time he had his land cleared and fairly well cultivated. But his incessant toil told on his health, which failed, and so he rented his farm, and, going to Harrisburgh, was engaged in the mercantile business there eight and one-half years. Selling out his property at that point, he returned to Madison County and invested in a farm in Paint Township, where he lived eight years. Coming tlien to London, he resumed business as a grocer and provision dealer, but at the expiration of two years he was again obliged to abandon work on account of ill-health, and he spent the ensuing four years in retirement. After that he again went into business, and for ten years was engaged in the sale of gi'oceries and queensware, in connection with a bakery. Ten years later his health failed him once more, and he sold out, and for some four years interested himself in dealing in stock, but since then he has lived retired, buying a home in a pleasant residence quarter of London. Notwithstanding the fact that he has had much to contend with in the way of ph3'sical disability, he has accumulated a valuable property, including some five hundred acres of land in the county, and is one of our solid monied men. He has held varir us township offices, and has alwa3'S encouraged public improvements. During the war, he took a deep interest in its course, and with true patriotism offered his services to help fight his country's battles, enlisting for a term of one hundred daysj but he was dismissed on account of his age. Politically, he is a Republican, who has stood by his party when disaster overtook it as well as when vi(;tory perched on its banners. In his religious relations, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which his amiable Avife also belongs, and he has been Steward and Trustee of the church. Socially, he is connected with the Knights of Pythias.

Mr. Sifrit and his wife have passed a true wedded life of more than half a centur3''s duration, having been united in marriage March 29, 1838. Mrs. Sifrit, whose maiden name was Emily

Hall, is a daughter of William and Rachel (Emery) Hall, who were natives of Virginia, but were married in Chillicotlie in 1802. They first settled among the pioneers of Ross County, and remained there until 1809, when the}' came to Madison County, and settled in Ring Township, where the father engaged in his business as a farmer and a stock merchant, living there many years. In 1845, he went in liis old age to Iowa, but subsequently returned eastward as far as New Boston, 111., where he died. Of his nine children, but one is living besides Mrs. Sifrit, Felicity, widow of William Johnston, who was a farmer, native of this county, and died in 1888, leaving these six children: Albert A., Isaac M., Arthur T., Myron B., Willis B. and Clarence E.

Our subject and his wife have five children: Alpheus C, who married Marion Jones; Hannah, who is the wife of William II. Tyler; William A., who married Miss Clara Cappel lor his first wife, who died in 1883, leaving five children: Edward E., Franklin, William II., Alpheus C. and Bessie, and for his second wife married Miss Alice Stingle}'; Rachel M., who married Ezra Beathard, and has four children: Mary E., Jacob S., Lawrence W. and Howard H.; and Mary E., who married Walter Grafton, and has two children: Jacob L. and Wellington. Mrs. Tyler has four children: Minnie G., Daniel O., AYilliam II. and Mary E. Minnie G. married a Mr. .Shouh, and has three children: Homer, AVilliam T. and Herbert.

HARRISON ANDREW. We are pleased to present among the prominent residents of Plain City the gentleman whose name appears at the head of this paragraph, a prosperous grain-dealer, who has charge of an elevator in this city. He was born in Washington County, Pa., on the 8th of April, 1837. His father, Cj'rus Andrew, was born in 1802, eight miles south of the county seat, in Washington County, Pa., where he carried on the occupation of a farmer and resided through life, dying at the age of sixty-six years. In his political views, he was a Democrat, and as a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, he took an active part in religious work and was highly esteemed for both character and intelligence. His father, Charles Andrew, was, it is supposed, of New York birth, and he took an active part in the Revolutionary War.

The mother of our subject, who bore the maiden name of Sarah Dille, was a native of Pennsylvania, her father, Stephen Dille, being also a native of the Keystone State. She was born in 1806, in Washington County, and died near her native place at the age of eighty-three. She was united in mari'iage to the father of our subject in Penns3'lvania in 1836, and there they made their home througli life. They were the parents of six children, four sons and two daughters, all of whom grew t0 3'ears of maturity. The eldest son, Stephen D., died in Madison County, Ohio, at the age of fifty -six; Colin R., who is a farmer, resides in Washington County, Pa.; Rachel, who is the wife of A. J. Dickerson, lives in Plain City. Our subject is the next in order of age, and following him is Lucetta L., who resides in Washington County, Pa., while Holmes is married and resides on the old homestead in Pennsylvania.

The youth of Mr. Andrew was passed in his native place and he remained with liis father, assisting him upon the farm until 1860, when he came to Ohio and located in Canaan Township, Madison County. There he was married in 1862 to Miss Mary J., daughter of Elihu and Polly Knapp. Mr. Knapp lived to be nearly ninety years old, lacking only nineteen days of that period at the time of his decease. Mrs. Andrew was born in Canaan Township, December 22, 1837.

Immediately after marriage, this young couple located on a farm which remained the famil}- home for fourteen years, and there the wife died Jul}' 4, 1876. Mr. Andrew then removed to Plain City and engaged in the grain business, handling also - salt, wood and coal, and carrying on a general warehouse business, as well as becoming proprietor of the elevator. The first marriage of Mr. Andrew was blessed by the birth of three children, two of whom died in infancy and (me, the daughter Lillie, is now residing in Washington County, Pa.

Mr. Andrew has been prosperous in liis business and has accumulated real estate in the cit}', which he rents. Upon the 6th of October, 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ann, daughter of A. II. and Irene Sherwood. Mr. Andrew is a prominent member of the Universalist Churcli, of which he is an honored Trustee. His political views bring him into union with tlie Democratic party, but he devotes only scant time and attention to public matters, as he is largely devoted to his business interests. He is an active member of the Junior Order of American ]Mechanics, and has an excellent standing in the communit}^

^flACOB HEDGIX The results of industry and unflagging perseverance are shown in the life of the above-named gentleman, who owns and occupies one of the most beautiful homes in Walnut Township, Pickaway County. He is one of the honored pioneers of this county, and is thus held in high esteem and respect by all his wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

Mr. Hedges was born in Fairfield Count}', this State, June 29, 1828, and is the son of Absalom and Margaret (Heren) Hedges, natives of Pennsylvania. The father of our subject was a soldier in the War of 1812, and his grandfather was a patriot in the Revolutionary^ War. Absalom Hedges emigrated to Fairfield County in an early day, when this now wealth _y and ])rosperous State was in its primitive condition and infested with Indians. In 1840, he removed to Ross County, where he passed his last da3's, dying in 1850. The elder Mr. Hedges was twice married, and the brothers and sisters of our subject who survive are Catherine, Mrs. Sturgeon, residing in Logan County, 111.; Thomas, who makes his home in Nebraska; and Caroline, also Mrs. Sturgeon.

The gentleman whose name heads this sketch was reared to man's estate amid the pioneer scenes of this section, assisting his father in developing the land, and attending the district school during the winter months. The temple of learning bore little resemblance to the commodious and convenient structures in which the youth of to-day are educated, for it was built of logs and, instead of being heated by steam, had built in one end a large fireplace, six feet wide. The seats were made of slabs with pin legs, and boards placed around the room and supported in a similar manner served as writing desks for the scholars. The school was carried on under the subscription plan, the teacher boarding around.

July 14, 1853, Miss Sarah E. Brink became the wife of our subject. She was born March 7, 1835, in Ross County, Ohio, and was the daughter of Thomas R. and Margaret (Smock) Brink. The father, who is now deceased, was a native of the Keystone State, and came with his pai-ents to Ross County in 1800, being at that time only four 3'ears of age. Mrs. Brink was a native of this State, her father being a soldier in the War of 1812. Of the eight children born to the parents of Mrs. Hedges we make mention of the following who survive: Mrs. Hedges. Mary, INIrs. David Layton, residing in Illinois, and Albert, who makes his home in Circleville.

To our subject and his Estimable wife have been born a large family of eleven children, eight of whom are living at the present time. Jacob W.; Alice, Mrs. Otis Lutz; Lizzie, Mrs. W. E. Mnrkel; Thomas P>., Ettie, Sciota, Josiah and Edgar. After his marriage, jNIr. Hedges made his home for several years in Ross County, when he removed to Wayne Township, Pickaway Count}-, locating on his present farm in 1881. His estate comprises three hundred and thirty-five acres, which his industry and good management have placed under excellent cultivation. Mr. Hedges has been more than ordinarily successful in his life calling, and novv ranks among the prosperous and well-to-do agriculturists of the county. He is self-made in all that that word implies, as he has made his own way in the world.

In his political affiliations, our subject votes the Republican ticket. In early life, he was a strong Abolitionist, and while residing in the southwestern portion of Ross County, which was on the line of the underground railroad during the war, assisted many slaves in effecting their escape.

While not a member of any religious body, Mr. Hedges contributes liberally to the supi)ort of various denominations, and is active in all good works. He and his wife are now enjoying the fruits of a life well spent, and tlieir friends are as numerous as their acquaintances. Socially, our subject is a member of the Masonic fraternity, being identified with Pickaway Lodge No. 23, at Cireleville.

"jfOHN McCartney, .justice of the Peace of London, is an old resident of Madison County, and though his life is ai)proaching the eightieth milestone of the long joiu-ne}^, he is still activel}- identified with its interests, and administers the duties of his office with a vigor and despatch that would do credit to his juniors in the legal profession. He was boi n in one of the pi(meer homes of Ross County, near Chillieothe, .July 7, 1813. His father, who bore the same name as himself, was a well-to-do farmer of that region, owning thi'ee hundred acres of land, on which he carried on general farming for many }'ears, until death closed his life. He was a native of Ohio, and was married in this State to Margaret AVells, who was born in Kentuck}'. Of their twelve cliildren, four are living besides our subject, namely: Francis, pjlizabeth, Harriet and Jesse.

He of whom this biographical sketch is principally written spent his younger days on his father's farm and in attendance at the district school. He remained at home with his parents until he was eighteen years old, and lie was then engaged by .John Bush to work on his farm when required, but chiefly to handle stock, for which purjjose he sent him to Pennsylvania, where he remained some time. His next employment was with John Eckerman, of Greenfield, who sent him traveling throughout the State to sell common mantel clocks. That was his business for two 3'ears, and after that he worked on farms for different farmers until his marriage. He then rented land for some years and devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. C)n receiving his appointment to the office of Deputy Sheriff of Madison County, he abandoned farming and took up his residence in London, where he has since lived. He was Dei)uty Sheriff eight years, such a long term of office denoting faithful and efficient service, and during that time he was elected to his present position as Justice of the Peace. While he is one of the stanchest of Democrats, although the village and township are strongly Republican, he has held this office continuously since. There has never been a more popular justice here, or one with a better record. He has never had but one of his decisions reversed by a higher court, and in the many cases tried before liim has shown a clear and comprehensive knowledge of the law as applical)le to each one. His whole course in whatever position he has been shows him to be fair-minded, scrupulously honest and a Christian gentleman, whom his friends and associates of many years' standing hold in higli regard.

Mr. McCartney was greatly blessed in his wife, Elda Stingley, a native of Greene County, and a daughter of Jacob and INIary (Bush) Stingley, and her death was a sad blow to him. Sjie left four children to mourn with him her loss, three sons and one daughter, namely: Austin E., who married Miss Roberts, and has three children: Edna, Mary and Beulali; Mrs. Mary Oglesby; Jacob H., who married Miss Bedenbacli, and has one child. Myrtle M.; and William A., who married Miss Eubank, and has two daughters: Ethel and Ida.

^=^^EORGE SEALL is one of the clever, genial III ( - n and open-hearted men of this section, and ^^^iilj is a descendant of one of the ver}- earliest families of Pickaway County, Ohio. He is a native-born resident of this count\% born in Pumpkin Run, Picknway Township, October 31, 1833, and is a son of George Samuel Seall, who Avas born at Red Bank, Ohio, in 1799, about forty-five miles above Cincinnati. The grandfather, Samuel Seall, was born at Wa^-nesburg, Pa., and was there married. He served in the Revolutionary War for about seven years, and afterwards re- moved to Kentucky, where he followed his trade of blacksmith, gunsmith, etc. From there he removed to Red Bank, Ohio, following his trade there until 1799, wlien he came to Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and settled on Pumpkin Run. In 1805, he entered land in Walnut Township, and in connection with his trade lie carried on agricultural pursuits. There liis deatli occurred, in 1812. Two of his sons served in tlie War of 1812, and one was first made Captain and tlien Major.

The father of our subject, Samuel Seall, was early taught the trade of blacksmith, and followed this for about thirty years, after which he engaged in farming on the farm near Pumpkin Run. In April, 18 15, he located in Washington Townsliip, Pickaway County, on a farm of three liundred and twent3^ acres, and there died in 1870. He was a man well respected in the community, and was among the representative citizens, having served as Justice of the Peace in Washington and Pickaway Townships for many years. He married Miss Mary Gangar, a native of Berks County, Pa., and the daugliter of Nicholas Gangar, also of the Keystone State. Nicholas Gangar came to Ohio about 1806, with a team and wagon, and located in Pickaway Township, Pickaway Count}', where he engaged in farming. He married Miss Christina Ludwig, a half-sister of Jacob Ludwig (see sketch of Daniel Ludwig). Mr. Gangar died in Pickaway County, Ohio, but his wife passed away in Indiana. Mrs. Seall, the mother of our subject, died in 1868. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Of the three cliildren born to Mr. and Mrs. Seall, two readied mature years, and one, John, died in this county in 1885.

The original of this notice remained on the farm in Pickaway Township, tliis county, until eleven 3'ears of age, and then went on a farm in AVashington Township. He received a fair education in the district schools, first in Pickaway Township, where he received instruction in the log schoolhouse with slab seats, etc. He worked witli his father on the farm until 18G2, when he went to West Coyington, Ind., and was engaged with a man who was buying horses for tlie army. Three years later, he returned to the farm, and in 1870 he and a brother took charge of the farm until 1874, when our subject was married. In 1876, his brother was elected County Treasurer, held this position in an able and efficient manner for two terms, and then returned to the farm, which he carried on until his death.

Our subject continued to till the soil until the spring of 1882, when he located here and engaged in tlie retail boot and slioe business, under the firm title of Seall ife Judy. In 1886, he sold out to his partner, and is now retired from the active duties of life. He owns a comfortable home on Pickaway Street, near Union Street, and owns a farm of one hundred and sixty acres on section 28, Washington Township, this county, this being well improved with fine buildings, etc. He rents this farm. Mr. Seall was married on the 21st of January, 1874, to Miss Mary Pontius, a native of Pickaway County, and the daughter of Amos (see sketch of George H.) Pontius. This union resulted in the birth of two children: Mary C. and Lucy E. Our subject was Clerk of Washington Township for two years, and his brother held the same position for twenty-two years. (Socially, Mr. Seall is a member of the Knights of Honor. In politics, he has always advocated the principles of the Democratic party. Mrs. Seall is a member of the United Brethren Church, and a refined and cultured lady.

N. CLARK, M. D., a ph^'sician of marked talent and abilit}', has been brought into close and kindly relations with residents in and about Madison Mills, Fayette Count}', in which place he resides. His warm heart and generous sympathies add to the good feeling inspired by his professional culture and practical skill, and he has a large following and many sincere friends. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, October 6, 1843, and is a son of Alex and Lydia (Adkins) Clark, who are both still living.

He of whom we write lived in Mt. Sterling until sixteen 3'ears of age, where he attended the common schools, and then with his parents came to

Madison Mills, where he attended the temple of learning for three j'ears more. When twenty years of age, he was engaged at work in his father's blacksmith shop. Three j^ears previous to the time above mentioned, however, Mr. Clark enlisted, December 9, 1861, in the Union ranks, as a member of Company C, Sixtieth Ohio Infantry; but not being al)le to stand the hardships imposed upon sohliers, he was honorably discharged Julj- 19, 1862.

The original of this sketch, under the influence of Dr. W. T. Willeman, of Palestine, this State, determined to follow the profession of a physician and began studying medical books at night and working in a shop of his own during the day. He followed this plan for four years, when he felt himself competent to take a course of lectures, and entered the Starling Medical College at Columbus, from which institution he was graduated witli the degree of Doctor of Medicine in the spring of 1872.

Dr. Clark located for the practice of medicine at Harrisl)urgh, where he remained for one year, and then moved to Buena Vista, Fayette County, where he made his home for a like period. At the expiration of that time, he came to Madison Mills, making his headquarters at his father's home until he could look up a suitable location. Finding a good opening in this place, he determined to make it his future home, and before he was well aware of the fact had built up a large and lucrative practice.

Miss Ella A., the daughter of George and Amelia (Bush) Parrett, became the wife of our subject, January 31, 1860. To them have been granted a family of seven children, viz: Mabel, who was born May 19, 1878; Lewis A., February 13, 1880; Lydia, January 16, 1882; Pauline, February 27, 1884; Zelma Lee, May 7, 1886; Ralph S., December 22, 1888, and Minnie Belle, March 13, 1891. Dr. Clark became a Mason in 1877 and has taken the Royal Arch degree, holding membership at Bloomingburgh in the Blue Lodge, and at Washington C. II. in the Royal Arch. He has been very successful in his chosen profession and has been enabled to la}^ by a handsome competency, in addition to aiding his brothers in getting a start in the world. He has only reached the top of the hill of life and has therefore before him, as far as human ej'es can see, many years in which to continue the good work in which he is engaged and make further investigations in the interest of humanit}'.

'jfj OSHITA T. RANKIN. Among the men who are successful in tilling the soil in Madison ^;;=^ I County, Mr. Rankin has a prominent place- ^5^^' His estate comprises fifty-two broad and fertile acres in Union Township, Avliere a full line of substantial farm buildings stand, stock grazes, and skill and enterprise are shown in agricultural work. In connection with farming, Mr. Rankin loans considerable money, iiaving disposed of most of his land. In all his dealings with his fellow-men, he has been honorable, and in his associations with those about him manifests a kindly sj)irit and public enterprise.

James and Margaret (Truitt) Rankin, the parents of our subject, were born in Maryland, the former May 20, 1786, and the latter January 1, 1788. They were married in their native State, February 10, 1808, and in the spring of 1817 left Maryland for Ohio, arriving in Madison Count}- in the fall of that 3'ear. The following spring the parents located on the land which is now the site of the County Infirmary Farm. Mr. Rankin, who combined the trade of a carpenter with the occupation of farmer, was quite successful in life, and died at his home August 21, 1857; his good wife departed this life in South Charleston, this State, December 12, 1871.

Our subject, who was the seventh in order of birth of the parental family of ten children, was born in Union Township, this county, April 29, 1824. He was reared to farm pursuits and has always resided upon the home place, with the exception of ten months which he spent in the West. Mr. Rankin and Miss Sarah Evans were united in marriage in London, this State. The lady, who was a native of Indiana, died at her home in Union Township. Our subject chose for his second wife Miss Olie C. Bell, the date of their marriage being

March 26, 1885. vShe was born in this township, and became the mother of one child, a daugiiter, India, wliose birth occurred Ma}^ 23, 1886.

He of whom we write lias always been actively interested in local affairs, and during elections casts a straight Republican vote. By industry and economy, he has accumulated a competence, and is one of the well-to-do citizens of Union Township and as such deserves a place in this biographical work. In connection with this sketch of his life, his portrait is presented to our readers.

I \ For complete account of his ancestry, the reader is referred to the sketch of his brother, Capt, B. H. He was reared in his native village and received a good common-school education in the schools there, which was supplemented by attendance at the academy at Austinburg. After graduating, he came to Pickawa}^ Count}^ and taught a six-months' term of school two miles from the city. He was a successful teacher, and under his tuition the pupils made rapid and commendable progress. Another term of- attendance at school, and a second term of teaching, were followed b}^ work for the Government in buj'ing horses.

During the war, Mr. Bostwick was in the employ of the Government as Post Sutler, at Chattanooga, Tenn., after which he returned North, and took a course in Plastman's Commercial College at Poughkeei)sie, N. Y. He embarked in business for himself afterward as agent for a life insurance company, representing the Mutual for eighteen months. For about the same length of time he resided on a farm, and then, in the spring of 1869, located in Circleville, and began reading law, while at the same time he was book-keeper for one of the established firms of the city.

After prosecuting his legal studies under Jeremiah Hall tfe Brother, Mr. Bostwick was admitted to practice at the Bar of Ohio, in the spring of

1874, and at once located in Circleville, where he has since followed his profession, his office being in Peck's Block. He is a criminal lawyer of note, and his legal erudition and professional ability are everywhere conceded. He is a member of the Bar Association, and in his political affiliations has always adhered to the i)latform of the Republican party. He has served as delegate to State conventions, and, socially, is identified with the Knights of Pythias.

The marriage of Mr. Bostwick, in 1867, united him with Miss Mary A. Wheeler, who was born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and is the daughter of a prominent merchant of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Bostwick are the parents of three children, namel}: (Jeorge E., who is at home; Harry W., who is in the clothing business at Newark, Ohio; and Charles A., who is also at Newark. The family residence is a pleasant house on Pickaway Street, and is often visited by the many friends of the family. Mrs. Bostwick is a faithful meml)er of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a lady of great worth and kindliness of heart, enjoying the esteem of all who meet her.

^t^^^ETER TEEGARDIN. AVe are pleased to represent here another member of one of the prominent families of Madison Township, Pickaway County, and a well-known pioneer farmer, who resides on section 28 of the township in which l;e was born, September 28, 1817. His parents were William and Elizabeth (Shook) Teegardin, the father being a native of Westmoreland County, Pa., and the mother a native of Lebigh County, the same State. His greatgrandfather was German b3" birth, the wife of that ancestor having been born in the Green Isle of Erin.

William Teegardin, the father of our subject, migrated to Pickaway- County, this State, in 1811, coming througli with a team, and making his settlement in Madison Township, upon section 23. This part of the countr}^ was then a complete wil- derness, thi'ougli which roamed wolves and deer. He struggled hard with the practical problem of reducing this wild country to civilization, and did his full share of pioneer work. He took part in the War of 1812, but aside from tliat he spent the remainder of his life in Madison Township. He was the father of twelve children, and six of that number are still living: Margaret is now tlie widow of .Tackson Miller, of Allen Count}', this State; Aaron and Daniel reside in Indiana; Catherine married Harrison Darst, but is now a widow, and is making her home in Kansas, while Abraliam and our subject live near the old home in Pickaway County. The father served his township as Justice of the Peace, and in his death this part of the county lost one of its most etticient and highl}- respected pioneers.

Peter Teegardin grew to man's estate in Madison Township, amid scenes of pioneer life, and has done much hard work in clearing the foi'cst and su])duing the land. He received his education in the log cabin schoolhouse of the early days, and gained much practical preparation for the duties of life in that primitive school. That the edifice was rudely constructed, and the furnishings scant and unshapely, did not prevent this boy from acquiring those elements of an education which are needed for attaining a worthy citizenship.

The marriage of our subject took place August 2, 1846, and he was united to Iva A. Cruni, daughter of Thomas and Christina Crum. B}' this union was born a large family of children, and eleven of them are living, namel}-; William H., who resides in Missouri; Hannah, the wife of Samuel Mnrphy, whose home is in Franklin County, Ohio; John F.,who lives in Allen County, Ohio; Thomas H.; George E. and Edwin O., who live in Madison Township, this county; Annie, who is at home; Clara, who married O. C. Peters, and resides in Walnut Township, tliis count}'; Peter lives in Canal Wincliester, Ohio; Clinton B., who is still beneath the parental roof, and Cora A. also at home.

The devoted wife and helpmate of this prominent citizen was called from the activities of eartli September 18, 1883, leaving behind her the memory of her worthy life, the affection of her family, and the esteem of all who knew her. Her many friends felt that her loss was a great one to the community. She was a consistent and earnest member of the Lutheran Churcli, and her life rounded out well the ideal of a Christian wife and mother.