Madison Township (part 16 of 20)

Mr. Crosby is a Democrat in politics and in 1902 was elected by that party a member of the county board of infirmary directors, and was re-elected to serve a second term, during which time he was president and secretary of the board. He has been game warden for two years, his duties carrying him all over the state, and is fraternally a member of the B. P. O. E., No. 1013, at Bellevue.

HON. HAL C. DERAN, formerly a member of the Ohio State Legislature and a very prominent member of the Fremont bar, was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, December 17, 1872. His parents were Dennis and Anna (Flumerfelt) DeRan.

Mr. DeRan was reared on his father's farm and in boyhood attended the country schools. He was an apt student and before he reached his majority had decided to make the law his choice of professions and with this in view, read law with a local firm and subsequently graduated from the University of Michigan. He located at Fremont and soon was in the enjoyment of an excellent practice and also became somewhat of a leader in Democratic politics. In 1897 he was elected to the Ohio Assembly and served with marked efficiency until he retired in 1901, since which time he has devoted himself to his profession. He has taken part in a large amount of the important litigation of this section for the past decade and has successfully conducted many important cases. He also manages his fine farm of 150 acres, which lies in Washington Township.

Mr. DeRan married Miss Mabel Hubbard, who is a daughter of John E. Hubbard, a well known citizen of Sandusky County. Mrs. DeRan is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. DeRan is identified with the Odd Fellows and the Elks and with several social organizations. He is an active citizen, contributing of his means and lending his influence to all movements that promise to add to the reputation or general prosperity of Fremont.

ALTON HETER, general farmer, who owns thirty acres of valuable land in York Township, Sandusky County, situated on the Gardner Road, cornering on a_ cross-road, about two miles west of Bellevue, was born in Thompson Township, Seneca County, Ohio, June 25, 1864, and is a son of Levi and Mary (Schoch) Heter. The gtandfather, John Heter, came from Pennsylvania to Seneca County, Ohio, when his son Levi was a boy, settling for some vears in Thompson Township, but before his death, moved to Bellevue.

Levi Heter became an extensive farmer and the owner of much property, at one time having 200 acres of land. He still survives and is one of the venerable and esteemed residents of Bellevue. He married Mary Schoch, a daughter of George Schoch, and she was born and reared in Seneca County. Her death occurred in February, 1907. They had eight children born to them, as follows: William, who died in boyhood; Perry; Belle, who is the wife of Henry Newman; Bloom; Alton and Emma, twins, the latter of whom is the wife of Sanford Higgins; Grant; and Jessie, who is the widow of Chauncey Depew Buchanan.

Alton Heter was about six years old when his parents moved to the farm, a part of which he now owns and occupies, and he has resided here almost ever since, successfully carrying on -his farming operations. He married Miss Addie Wyant and they have had nine children, all of whom survive except Reuben, the youngest, who died when aged ten months. The others are as follows: Ethel, who is the wife of Irvin Kleckner; Susan, who is the wife of Warren Royer;- and Flossie, Thurlow, Josephine, Levi, Claude and Harold. Mr. Heter is a member of the German Aid Society of Bellevue.

WILLIAM A. MUGG. one of York Township's best known men and a worthy representative of an old pioneer family in Sandusky County, has spent almost all of a long and useful life in the section which remains his home. He was born at the village of Milo, in Yates County, New York, December 13, 1827, and is a son of John B. and Susan (Wheeler) Mugg. In 1822 the paternal grandfather, Elder John Mugg, came to Sandusky County with a view to locating here, but as a missionary of the Baptist Church, and for years he traveled back and forth through what was then a vast wilderness, with but here and there a brave pioneer's log cabin in the solitude of the forest, and administered both to the physical and to the moral ills of these isolated people. He was not even unmindtful of the welfare of the Indians, still numerous, and by his good offices gained their affection and passed unmolested. He had a family to sup- port and in their behalf he entered 400 acres of Government land, but scarcely waited for the erection of cabins for their homes before he set out again on his missionary labors. His name is yet held in reverence in this section, although many years have passed since he was laid to rest in the old cemetery at Wales Corners. His seven children grew to maturity and they were named respectively as follows: Thomas, who subsequently made a home for himself and family in Indiana; John B., who was the father of William A.; Marcus, who became a Baptist minister and died in Michigan; Jesse, who moved to Angola, Indiana, and died there; William, who barely survived manhood; and Mary and Harriet, the former of whom married a Mr. Bennett and died in Indiana, and the latter a Mr. Colvin, and died in York Township. |

John B. Mugg, father of William A., was born in Yates County, New York, in 1801, and died in York Township, Sandusky County, in his seventy-ninth year, December 31, 1880. He was twenty-one years of age and married, when he accompanied his father to York Township, Sandusky County. It is probable that the hardships of the pioneering life were too heavy for his young wife to bear at that time, for in the following year, with their infant son, they returned to Yates County, not, however, losing interest in the Sandusky County lands. He resumed his old farm occupations in Yates County and operated a saw-mill and continued to reside there until 1836, when, with his wife and family of children, he again set out for Ohio, a part of the long journey being made with an ox-team.

John B. Mugg found conditions somewhat improved, more settlements having been made and larger areas of land being cleared, although a goodly portion of this fertile country was just as Nature made it and William A. Mugg remembers that even in his advanced boyhood, one of his favorite winter sports was to skate all the way, on ponds, over marshy land, from Wales Corners to Sandusky Bay. Pioneer life is not easy, but it is doubtful whether our brave forefathers expected ease in life; rather they seemed to court hardship and in battling with Nature, built up vigorous bodies and strong minds. John B. Mugg retained the family acres and through his industry and good judgment perhaps added to them, and when he passed away his nine children, each survivor, had a little start in life. He married Susan Wheeler, who was born in Yates County, New York, in 1807, and died in York Township, Sandusky County, March 3, 1880. Their children were Charles, Wheeler, William A., John, Elizabeth, Marietta, George, Alice, and a babe that died unnamed.

One of the disadvantages that the early settlers in every section had to face was the lack of school opportunities for their children. The Mugg family had come from an old settled part of New York and were people of intelligence and education; hence this drawback was severely felt. William A. Mugg was surrounded by excellent influences in his home, but, on account of lack of schools, obtained but a meager knowledge of books. He was taught, however, the value of industry and thrift, his parents setting the example, the father toiling with his sons in the fields and the mother performing marvels of industry at her loom and with her needle. He assisted in all the work on the farm until he reached maturity and then entered into a contract to work for his father for $200 a year and was so engaged for five years. Possessing most excellent judgment and foresight, he kept adding to his first purchase of land, each investment proving a wise one, and at one time owned 1,300 acres of land in Sandusky County. Subsequently he divided his large estate among his children, but prior to that he was the largest, individual land owner in Sandusky County. Starting out with but moderate means, the accumulation of so large a property proved his possession of great business faculty. He continues to reside on the old homestead near Wales Corners, but his business interests are at various points. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank at Clyde and at present is a director and vice-president of the Clyde Savings Bank Company, of that place.

On February 7, 1854, William A. Mugg was married to Miss Phebe S. Russell, who still survives and is a member also of a prominent old pioneer family of Sandusky County. She was born April 2, 1833, in York Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, a daughter of Norton and Sybil (McMillen) Russell. Norton Russell was born at Hopewell, Ontario County, New York, June 15, 1801, of Massachusetts ancestry. In 1822, with three other young men, all of whom became more or less notable, Wil-. liam McPherson, James Birdseye and Lyman Babcock, he walked the whole distance, 400 miles, from New York to Sandusky County, where he entered the southeastern quarter of Section 7, York Township. In 1825 he was married to Miss Sybil McMillen, a daughter of Samuel and Polly McMillen, who had come to Ohio from New Hampshire and were pioneers in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County. Norton Russell lived to the unusual age of more than ninety-seven years, retaining to a rematkable degree his vigor and mental] poise. It is remembered by prominent people of the county that on one occasion, Mr. Russell, then an old-young man of eighty-five years, climbed the stand-pipe at Fremont, without assistance, in order to get a view of the beautiful city, so much of which had been built up within his recollection. It was a feat that men many years his junior might have hesitated to undertake. His death occurred February 16, 1899.

To William A. Mugg and wife were born nine children, as follows: Nina, born December 31, 1857, married James Ungerman. Clarence M., deceased, born January 14,. 1859, married Laura Carr. He was assistant cashier of the First National Bank at Clyde. He died December 27, 1893. N. Russel, born March 31, 1861, married Maggie Mathews. Mabel, born in 1863, died in 1883. Alice, born in 1865, married A. R. Pickett, of Clyde. Moina, born in 1868, married N. F. Greenslade, of Bellevue. Amy B., born February 10, 1870, is the wife of Court Minderman and lives two miles east on the old homestead of John B. Mugg. James G., deceased, born in 1872, married Anna Needham. He died May 23, 1897, and his son, Leland S., was reared by the subject of this sketch. Florence, born May 25, 1877, is the wife of W. J. Cunningham and they live in Northampton, Massachusetts. In his political views, Mr. Mugg has always been.

J. H. NAUGLE, general farmer, residing on a valuable estate of 120 acres, situated in Section 35, Scott Township, Sandusky County, owns forty acres of this tract and manages the other eighty for his children. He was born in Edin Township, Seneca County, Ohio, January 4, 1859, and is a son of David and Josephine (Nelling) Naugle.

Mr. Naugle had but few advantages in his youth and had to work hard from boyhood. He has always devoted himself to farming and has placed the large farm on which he lives in very fine condition, improving it by putting up all the substantial buildings now in evidence, draining it and keeping an orchard in good bearing. He has four producing oil wells. He raises good crops and devotes eighteen acres to wheat, thirty to corn, eight to oats and twenty to hay. His stock is fully up to the average in this section.

Clara A. Feasel, a daughter of John and Rebecca Feasel. She died in December, 1898, and was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery in Jackson Township, Seneca County, Ohio. She was the mother of six children, namely: ard, Zoa, Vere, Charles, Ida and Leon, the two eldest being deceased. Mr. Naugle was married (second) to Miss Nellie Whalen and they have one son, John. Mr. Naugle belongs to the German Reformed Church, and his wife is of the Methodist faith. In politics he is a Democrat.

IRVING J. JORDAN, an enterprising and successful business man of Clyde, Ohio, having a large trade in dealing and shipping poultry and produce, was born near Wales Corners, in York Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, November 16, 1870, and is a son of Joseph and Hannah (Gamby) Jordan.

Mr. Jordan was about four months old when his parents moved to a farm of eighty acres, situated near Colby, also in York "Tow nship, and there he was reared. He subsequently bought fifty-five acres adjoining the old home place. He was educated in the country schools and was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1907, when he came to Clyde and entered into business in partnership with A. I. Kelsey under the firm name of Kelsey & Jordan. This partnership was dissolved December 1, 1908, and since then Mr. Jordan has conducted his business alone. His facilities are such as to enable him to draw on a rich outlying territory and this gives him an advantage that his customers subsequently enjoy in having the freshest and best produce.

Mr. Jordan was married to Miss Gertrude Diment, a daughter of George and Matilda (Jones) Diment. She was born in Seneca County, Ohio, but was reared in Sandusky County. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan have one son, Glenn W. The comfortable family home is on South Main Street. Mr. Jordan is identified with the Masonic fraternity.

ETHAN A. BEEBE, Jr., who successfully conducts farming operations in Townsend Township, owns seventy acres of excellent land and is numbered with the representative men of this section. He was born March 18, 1855, in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of James and Susannah (Voak) Beebe.

James Beebe was born in Huron County, Ohio, August 28, 1816, and brought his family to Townsend Township in 1857, where he died May 19, 1893. He was married (first) to Mary Jane Green, who died leaving one son, George. His second marriage was to Susannah Voak, who died in June, 1904. There were seven children born to the second union, namely: Nathan, deceased; Frank, residing at Clyde; Frederick, deceased; Rebecca, wife of John Black of Clyde; Myra, wife of Roscoe Myers; and Ethan A.

Ethan A. Beebe was two vears old when his parents settled in Townsend Township and here he attended school and later engaged in agricultural pursuits, to which he has continued to give attention. He inherited forty acres of the homestead farm and to this he added by purchase until he now owns seventy acres. His land is favorably situated and his improvements have added to the original value.

In 1877 Mr. Beebe was married to Miss Mary Graves, a daughter of George Graves of Townsend Township, and they have one daughter, Maude, who is the wife of Bert West. Mr. and Mrs. West have two sons: Lawrence Beebe, who was born in May, 1905; and Lloyd, who was born April 2, 1908. Mr. West is a traveling salesman and Mrs. West resides with her parents, desiring to rear her children in the old home of her father and grandfather, with the advantages of rural surroundings.

ANDREW JACKSON WELLER, who owns eighty acres of valuable farming land in York Township, Sandusky County, which is situated about one-half mile west of Colby, was born on a farm in Seneca County, Ohio, November 26, 1867, and is a son of John and Christina (Orner) Weller.

John Weller was born and reared in Pennsylvania and came to Seneca County, Ohio, in early manhood. He married there a daughter of one of the substantial old farmers, and they spent their subsequent lives on their farm, being separated but a few years by death. The father survived and died in 1901. They reared eight children and all survive.

Andrew J. Weller grew to manhood on the home farm in Seneca County. His education was obtained in the country schools, at the Ohio Normal School at Ada, and at Heidelberg University at Tiffin, after which he alternated school teaching in winter with farming in summer for some years, teaching fifteen terms of school in Seneca County. In 1902 he purchased his present farm, on which he carries on general agriculture, raising excellent, crops, fruit and stock.. He has made many improvements here, including the building of a commodious frame residence and remodeling of the barn. Mr. Weller journeys through the country in a fine automobile.

On November 16, 1893, Mr. Weller was married to Miss Gertrude Metzgar, who was born and reared on a farm in Seneca County and is a daughter of John C. Metzgar. Mr. Weller is a member of the Royal Arcanum at Clyde.

MERRITT E. SANFORD, one of Townsend Township's representative men and prosperous farmers, owning eighty acres of valuable land which lies on the State Road, was born on his father's farm in Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, April 7, 1853. His parents*were Henry A. and Mary (Rice) Sanford.

Henry A. Sanford was born March 4, 1824, in the State of New York, and was a son o6 Zachariah and Mary Sanford. He came to Sandusky County with his parents, in 1832, and in 1852 he married Mary Rice. She was a daughter of Daniel Rice, who was one of the earliest settlers in Sandusky County. He came to the Sandusky Valley about 1818 and settled first at Upper Sandusky, and in 1824 he came to Townsend Township. He was an early justice of the peace and it is said that he performed the ceremony uniting the first white couple that were married in the county, the record being 1820. After his marriage he lived on the farm which is now occupied by his brother, George Sanford, but later removed to the original homestead taken up by his father, and there he died in 1894, when aged seventy-four years. His wife died in 1883. They were parents of three children, one son and two daughters, namely: Merritt E.; Alma, wife of Eugene Winters, of Townsend Township; and Jennie, wife of J. W. Colvin, of York Station.

Merritt E. Sanford obtained his education in the township schools and has made farming his business in life, residing on the old Sanford homestead until 1900, when he purchased his present farm from Mrs. Glora. This place he has improved and the land shows many evidences of careful cultivation.

Mr. Sanford was married (first) in 1879, to Miss Mary Beebe, daughter of Enoch Beebe, of Townsend Township. She died in April, 1904, having been the mother of four children, as follows: Lavernia, born October 23, 1880, died April 13, 1894; Roy, born July 29, 1888; Henry R., born August 10, 1890; and George W., born June 24, 1893. Mr. Sanford's second marriage took place on May 1, 1906, to Mrs. Cora Ridley, widow of Charles Ridley, and a daughter of John Starke. Mrs. Sanford had frequently been called upon to hold township offices. In 1902 he was elected township clerk and served until 1909, and in 1900 he was appointed census enumerator.

SAMUEL D. SMITH, one of Sandusky County's representative men and _ substantial farmers, owns 256 acres of fine land which is divided into three separate farms, the one on which he: lives being located on the South Ridge road, six 'miles northeast of Clyde, Ohio. He was born in York Township on a

Mr. Smith comes of German ancestry, his grandparents, George Frederick and Dorothea (Maumann) Smith, coming from Germany to America in 1816. In 1836 the family, then a large one, left Lehigh County,. Pennsylvania, for 'Ohio. and on reaching Sandusky County settled in York Township and there spent the remaining years of their lives. They were among the pioneers and hence were forced to face many hardships now unknown to their descendants.

F rederick Smith, father of Samuel D., was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, December 10, 1818. He was the third of his parent's children and was then eighteen years of age and being the eldest son, was his father's chief helper. He possessed the same sturdy qualities as his parents, thrift, prudence and industry, and by the time he reached full manhood, had acquired a competence. He. purchased a farm adjoining the old homestead and to his first purchase added other tracts and at one time owned .640 acres. He was a man of progressive ideas and as he acquired land he improved it and'in 1866 erected the fine brick residence which continued to be his home until his death, on April 1, 1879. In politics he was a Democrat and took interest in the success of his party. For many years he was a pillar in the Reformed Church. Frederick Smith married Mary A. Box, who was born in what is now Carbon County, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1826, a daughter of Nicholas. and Eve Margaret (Mehrcome) Box. Her father served in the War of 1812 and returned to Pennsylvania with the intention of bringing his family back to the rich lands of Sandusky County, over which he had traveled, but years passed before he was prepared to make the journey and on its eve he died, December 2, 1835. -Following out his instructions, widow completed the arrangements and brought her children to Ohio, settling in Washington Township, Sandusky County, in 1836, where she died in 1857. To Frederick and Mary A. Smith were born seven children, namely: William F., who is deceased ; Amelia, who is the widow of George F. Wilt, of Toledo; Samuel D.; Henry F., who resides at Bellevue; Margaret E., who is the wife of Charles Edward Darling, of Toledo; Sarah C., who is the wife of Charles Emery, of Toledo; and Dora E., now deceased, who was the wife of W. O. Bailey. The mother of the above mentioned family survived her husband for many years, dying at Toledo, where some of her children have comfortable homes, in August, 1908, when aged eighty-two years.

Samuel D, Smith has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. In early manhood he taught four terms - one term in Ballville Township, one in Riley Township and two in York Township. March 26, 1874, he went to Placer County, California, and taught one term. July 3, 1875, he returned to York Township and taught three terms after his return. He has a good working knowledge of carpentering and blacksmithing, inheriting the handy use of tools from his father, and this skill often proves useful to him in the operation and managernent of his large estate' He has never married.. In politics he is a Democrat, but has never sought office. He served some twelve or fifteen years on the board of education.

JOHN SWINT, county commissioner of Sandusky County, Ohio, elected from Ballville Township, on the Democratic ticket, is serving in his second term, having proved one of the most efficient and careful members of this important public body. Mr. Swint was born

December 17, 1850, in Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of Henry and Rosie (Reinich) Swint, who came from Baden, Germany. Henry Swint landed at Marblehead, and thence proceeded to Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, where he spent the rest of his life, dying in 1888. He became prosperous and was the owner of a large amount of farming land. He saw military service in the Mexican War. He and his wife, Rosie, were the parents of fifteen children.

John Swint went to school with his brothers and sisters during his boyhood and grew to manhood well trained in farm work, and farming has continued to be his main business throygh life. He owns a valuable, well improved property of 200 acres, in Ballville Township, and is numbered with the substantial and worthy citizens of that section. He is a stanch Democrat and by that party was elected to his present office in 1906 and re-elected in 1908. With the family he belongs to the Catholic Church and they are consistent members of Father Rupert's congregation at Fremont.

E, J. GROVER, one of the substantial farmers of Green Creek Township, residing on a fine farm of eighty acres located on the Green Spring Road, was born October 23, 1841, in a log house on his present farm, and is a son of Truman and Catherine Grover, and a grandson of Silas Grover.

Silas Grover came to Ohio at a very early period from New York State and first located on a tract of timber land about half a mile west of Clyde. This he subsequently sold and purchased a farm in Green Creek Township, near our subject's present farm, where he resided until the time of his death. He was the father of seven children, all of whom, but one, lived to the advanced age of some hinety odd years. They were: Manassa, Truman, Johr Orson, Samuel, Harriet, (wife of Mr. Buel) and Eliza, who married a Mr. Cleveland.

parents came to Sandusky County, where he spent the remainder of his life engaged in agricultural pursuits. He entered a tract of timberland from the government, walking to Bucyrus for the deed, and from this land furnished timber for the railroads as they came through this part of the county. He erected a log house and died here at the age of ninety-one years and is still survived by his widow, who is now ninety-one years of age. They were the parents of eight children, namely: Eunice, who married Taylor Perron; Milo, Frank and Enos J., our subject; Margaret, who married Daniel Clapp, both being now deceased; Melvina, who married J. M. Heart; Ella, the deceased wife of James Raymett; and Ransom, who died aged thirty years.

Enos J. Grover has always lived on his present farm and has always followed general agriculture, having also run a dairy wagon to Clyde for a period of seven years. The house which he occupies was erected in 1858 and Mr. Grover now has the assistance of his son Claude in operating the farm. In the spring of 1866 Mr. Grover married Angeline Adams, who died February 27, 1908. To them were born five children, as follows: Nora, who married LeRoy Lee, and died in 1909, was the mother of two children, Margaret and Doris; Ransom, married Alice Simmerson; Claude; Byron, married Pearl Wetsel, and has three children, Rudolph, Ruth and Reeva; and Truman.

JOHN A. JONES, a well known farmer and stockraiser of Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, where he was born August 26, 1861, owns a fine farm of ninety-eight acres, which he has put under an excellent state of cultivation. His parents were John W. and Rebecca (Pearson) Jones. The father of Mr. Jones was born in Wyandot County and the mother in Sandusky County, Ohio.

John W. Jones was a son of Rev. William Jones, who was one of the well known pioneer preachers of Sandusky County and a pioneer settler on Green Creek, in Riley Township. Jolin W. Jones was one of the township's ster- ling citizens. His death occurred October 23, 1899. His widow, now in her seventy-first year, survives and resides at Vickery, Ohio. They had three sons, Irving W., John A., and Clarence, all of whom are respected residents of Riley Township. During the Civil War, the late John W. Jones served 100 days when there was an emergency call for soldiers.

John A. Jones obtained his education in the public schools of his native township and he devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. On October 4, 1883, he was married to Miss Bessie Lindsay, a daughter of Charles Lindsay, late of- Townsend Township, and they have two children, Leon L., who lives in Townsend Township; and Nellie, who resides with her parents in Riley Township. Following his marriage, Mr. Jones lived for a time in Townsend Township and during that period served two years as township trustee. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Vickery.. In his political views he is not in accord with either of the dominant parties and he usually casts his vote according to the dictates of his own judgment.

ISAAC AIGLER, who is engaged in farming and fruit growing on a tract of 108 acres, located four miles north of Bellevue on the South Ridge Road, was born in Union. County, now 'known as Snyder County, Pennsylvania, August 23, 1840, and is a son of Amos and Arminia (Bobb) Aigler.

He was but three years old when his mother died, and his father subsequently married Mrs. Eliza'(Smith) Aigler, widow of Joel Aigler, an uncle of Isaac Aigler, and in 1848, the family.came to Ohio and settled on land in Thompson Township, Seneca County, where they resided, one year. They then came to Sandusky County and settled on a farm south of our subject's present place in York Township, where his parents resided until late in life. They then removed to Bellevue, where they both died. Mr. Aigler was reared in York Township from

Mr. Aigler saw service in the Civil War, enlisting in Company D, 50th Regiment, O. N. G., for five years. On May 2, 1864, he volunteered and was mustered into the United States' service for 100 days, his regiment operating between Washington and Richmond, Va.

_Mr. Aigler has made all the improvements on his farm, it being a corn field at the time of his purchase, and it is now one of the best improved farms in York Township. He was married to Susanna Close, who was born in Pennsylvania and who, when about seven years old, 7 came with her parents, George and Mary (Moyer) Close, to Sandusky County, Qhio, they settling on the farm now owned by Mr. Isaac Aigler. Her father became one of the most prominent farmers of the county, and acquired a large amount of land in the northwest part of York Township. Mrs. Close died in 1869, on the old home farm and was survived by her husband until 1889, the last years of his life being spent in Bellevue. In the fall of 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Aigler will remove to Bellevue, where they will make their future residence. _ Mr. Aigler is a member of the C. B. Gambee Post, No. 33, G. A. R.; of Bellevue.

PHINEAS W.* PARKHURST, for many years one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Clyde, Ohio, was born in Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and died at his home in Clyde, January 18, 1909, having just passed his seventy-seventh birthday. He was the second son of Zelotes and Lois Parkhurst, and a grandson of Phineas Stevens (for whom he was named), who was a soldier in the Revolutionary army, enlisting in May, 1775, and serving throughout the war. . Phineas Stevens took part inthe famous battles Hill. Zelotes Parkhurst was 4 soldier in the War of 1812. His family included, besides Phineas W., .two other sons, Joseph and Thomas, both of whom have passed away' in recent years. *

On both paternal and maternal sides, Phineas W. Parkhurst was descended from sturdy New England stock. His parents, desiring to improve their condition, and seeking better op-

- portunities for their children, came to Sandusky County in 1831, and braved and sturdily endured the hardships and privations of pioneer life. Here their three sons already mentioned were born and reared, learning something of hardihood and self-dependence from the example of their parents, and from the circumstances and surroundings of their boyhood days. Phineas W. Parkhurst was fortunate in being able to obtain a good education, acquiring the elements of knowledge in the country schools, and pursuing more advanced studies in a seminary at Norwalk, Ohio, of which he was one of the first graduates. He subsequently graduated from the Spencerian Business College, of Cleveland, Ohio.

Some time prior to the Civil War he engaged in the profession of teaching, for which he was pre-eminently well qualified, and in which he scored a pronounced success. He served one year during the war as a private soldier in Company A, 72nd Regt., O. Vol. Inf., and when his military services were ended, resumed the occupation of teaching school. He later gave up teaching for a time in order to engage in other business at Venice and at Perrysburg, Ohio, and in 1870 he came to Clyde, where, with Archibald Richards and D. E. Harkness, prominent residents of this place, he organized the Clyde Banking Company and served as its cashier until 1883. After the failure of the bank he resumed teaching. As a teacher he is said to have had no superiors in this section and his services were always in demand. His opinions on educational matters were valuable, as based largely on practical experience. His work left an enduring impression on the minds of all who were privileged to receive his instructions, an impression that, enforced by his strong and noble personality, was always for good and has shown its best results in the lives of his pupils.

Mr. Parkhurst was married June 1, 1869, to Sarah Z, Richards, and six children were born to complete and bless their household, namely : Ralph R., a resident of Bellevue; Arthur D., of Phoenix, Arizona, who has died since the death of his father: Zeldon A., of Chicago; Pearl, a teacher at Toledo; Foster J., of Peru, Indiana, and Paul W., of Chicago.

In 1874 Mr. Parkhurst united with the Clyde Baptist Church, of which he was thereafter a faithful and consistent member. He served for a long time as superintendent of the Sabbath school, and as one of its teachers, and for the last fifteen years of his life was a deacon and a trustee of the church. For the purity of his life and the nobility of his character, Mr. Parkhurst will long be remembered by all who were privileged to know him. He was an indulgent but wise father, a loving husband and was kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact.

JAMES P. VICKERY, a leading member of the Bellevue bar and a well known attorney both in Huron and Sandusky Counties, was born in Groton Township, Erie County, Ohio, March 24, 1864, and is a son of John and Jane Vickery. The father was born in England and settled in Erie County in 1854, subsequently moving to Mt. Carmel, Sandusky County.

James P. Vickery was educated in the district schools, at Green Springs Academy, and at the Ohio Normal University, at Ada, after which he spent some fifteen years in teaching school, becoming well and favorably known as an educator in several of the counties of his native State. He then prepared for the law in the office of Richards & Heffner, at Clyde, and was admitted to the bar in 1899, forming a partnership which still exists as Parkhurst & Vickery, with offices at Bellevue. This firm is considered one of legal strength and to it has been given many very important cases to adjust. In politics, Mr. Vickery is a Republican and he has served his city in the council a number of terms and has been president of that body. He is the treasurer of York Township and has held the office for several terms.

Mr. Vickery was married April 2, 1890, to Miss May King, a daughter of John A. and Mary A. King, of Clyde, Ohio. They have one son, James Allen. Mr. Vickery is identified with the Masons, the Elks and the Independent Order of Foresters. In 1907 he was elected State secretary of the latter organization and was re-elected to the same honorable office in 1909.

A. B. FRENCH, a resident of Clyde, Ohio, has been identified with the business, political, professional and literary interests of not only Sandusky County, for many years, but his name is familiar all over the country to intellectual people, who read scientific books and attend high class lectures. Perhaps no public speaker in Ohio, during the past thirty years has commanded the audiences that he has whenever he has appeared on the lecture platform. Mr. French was born on his father's farm in Trumbull County, Ohio, September 13, 1838, and is a son of Samuel and Amelia (Belden) French.

The parents of Mr. French were natives of New York and Connecticut, respectively, both families being of old Puritan stock. The grandfathers of Mr. French, Byron French and Asel Belden, were among the pioneers of Trumbull County, Ohio.

A. B. French was given as good educational advantages as were obtainabie in the neighborhood of his birth and his parents and friends were not disappointed in his appreciation of them, and at the age of sixteen years he was a promising student in the Western Reserve Seminary. It was just at this critical age that he became deeply interested in the phenomena which have been given many names and many differing scientific explanations, called at that time "spirit rappings." The remarkable demonstrations made by the Fox Sisters had aroused the whole country and in many a quiet farm house, mediums were discovered who had hitherto been entirely unaware of possessing any occult powers. The mother and other members of Mr. French's family had developed these powers and without doubt the quickened mind of the youth, active beyond his years, made him susceptible at that early age. Reluctantly at first he exercised his powers, led on by an inward force he could not control, and as his phvsical and mental strength still further increased, so did his manifestations of this mysterious power. For years he appeared in public as a medium and had he not ever been the man of honor that he is, he might have amassed a vast fortune from this remarkable gift. At the present time, when some of the greatest minds in the world are giving almost their entire attention to the study of this same phenomena that so impressed the boy at his plow, away back in 1854, and discovered to him his wonderful control of this mysterious power, the world stands breathless, eager to accept what, at that early day was generally looked on as a matter of reproach. To the present opening of the world's eyes, Mr. French has contributed through all these years, both by tongue and pen.

Mr. French took up his residence at Clyde in the summer of 1859 and in 1863 he started the nursery business, which he has developed into a large and prosperous industry. In 1872 he was admitted to the Ohio bar, at Tiffin, having prepared at the University of Michigan, and engaged in the practice of law for three years, in partnership with Judge John M. Lemmon. Failing health caused his retirement in 1875, although his professional prospects were very bright. From 1881 until 1888 he engaged almost exclusively in lecturing and from 1888 until 1890 was connected with the Lyceum Bureau at Chicago, under its management visiting almost every large center of the country. Although his leading subject has been spiritualism, he is a gifted speaker on other themes

For the past ten years he has devoted the larger part of his time to his business at Clyde and also done some literary work at his desk, his many experiences, his scientific studies and the broadness of view brought about by travel and mingling with all classes and conditions, making his written words almost as vital as his spoken utterances.

Through all the activities which have made him a man of busy life indeed, Mr. French has never forgotten his duties either as a private or public citizen. In politics a Repubiican, he has frequently had offices of trust and responsibility urged upon him and as far back as (876 he was unanimously nominated for representative to the General Assembly. He was defeated by an unusually small majority and in 1878 his Republican friends a second time unanimously nominated him, but he refused the proposed honor. He has frequently demonstrated his attachment for Clyde and has shown in a public spirited way his devotion to his home town, in which he is a valued and honored man.

Mr. French was married (first) in 1859, to Miss S. A. Dewey, who left two children, William B., now deceased; and Lula L., who married A. Byers. Mr. French married for his second wife in 1892, Mrs. Mary E. Thomas, a resident of Cardington, Ohio.

MICHAEL G. NORTON, the subject of this sketch, was born at Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1858, and is the youngest child of Michael and Bridget Norton. He moved with his parents to Emporium, Cameron County, Pennsylvania, in 1864, where he attended the public schools. In 1872 he started to work in a saw-mill, where he remained for about two years, when he accepted a position with the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Company as switchman in the Emporium yards. He remained in this position until May, 1878, when he went to the Bradford McKean County oil field and entered the service of the United Pipe Lines on June 12th the same year, being located at Gillmor in the same county. He remained with this company filling the varicus positions of laborer, construction foreman, pump station engineer and gauger, throughout McKean, Elk, Warren and Forest Counties in Pennsylvania, also in Allegany County, New York State, until July, 1892, when he resigned to accept a position as superintendent of the Pipe Line Department with the Paragon Refining Company, of Toledo, Ohio, where he located until September, 1896. He then moved to Gibsonburg, Sandusky County, Ohio, where the company maintains a local office and field headquarters.

On April 26, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie M. Sherry, daughter of William and Maria Sherry, of Portville. New York. To this union were born nine children, four of which are living, namely: William L, Harry M, Marie K, and Catherine L. Mr. Norton and family are members of St. Michael's Catholic Church, he is a member of the

Catholic Mutual Benefit Association, Gibsonburg branch, he is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fremont Council. The Norton home is located on South Main Street, Gibsonburg, Ohio.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WAGNER, a prominent farmer of York Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, who, in association with his wife owns three valuable tracts of land, all adjoining the Portland Road and situated three miles west of Bellevue, was born at Flat Rock, Thompson Township, Seneca County, Ohio, September 30, 1855. His parents were William and Rebecca (Cook) Wagner.

The Wagner family came to Ohio from Pennsylvania. The grandfather, Henry Wagner, brought his family to Seneca County in 1834 and established a home in Thompson Township. At that time William Wagner was a boy of thirteen years. He still survives, being now in his eighty-eighth year, and making his home with a daughter near Marion, Ohio. His wife died in 188g.

Benjamin F. Wagner, generally known to his friends as Frank Wagner, was reared to the age of eighteen years in Seneca County and then accompanied his parents to York Township, Sandusky County. On April 12, 1877, Mr. Wagner was married to Miss Clara A. Dick, who was born and reared in Bellevue. Her parents were Enoch and Elizabeth (Fender) Dick. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner have had five children, namely: Harley D., who died March 22, 1906, and left a widow, formerly Miss Alla Biddings, of Clyde; Grace May, who is the wife of Harry A. Dick, and has one son, John Franklin; and Ralph Ray, Harry A. and Dewey Hobson, all of whom live at home.

Mr. Wagner carries on general farming. For ten years previous to the purchase of his present farm, he rented one not far distant and later bought it, but he sold it before he bought his present property, which comprises fifty-two and eight-tenths acres. He cultivates this and also two farms belonging to his wife, thirtyseven acres in one piece and thirty-eight acres in the other. All this land is adapted to successful cultivation and Mr. Wagner is numbered with the township's excellent farmers.

He has made important improvements and ail the buildings now standing were erected by him. He is a quiet, industrious, home-loving man and takes no very active part in politics, but he always casts his vote with the Democratic party.

HENRY RODENHOUSEN, who is acceptably serving in the responsible office of treasurer of Rice Township, is one of the most highly respected German-American citizens of this section of Sandusky County. He was born December 4, 1857, in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, and is a son of Eberhard and Margaret (Doell) Rodenhausen, both of whom died in Germany.

Henry Rodenhausen was reared in his native land and was educated in her excellent public schools. He came to America in 1882, but there would be no trouble for him should he ever clesire to visit the Fatherland, for he complied with all the laws of his country before he left it. This included his army service of three years, from 1877 until 1880, during which period he was a faithful soldier of Emperor William. In order to better his financial condition he decided to' emigrate to America in 1882, taking passage in the steamer of that name and after a voyage of twenty davs, was landed safely at the port of New York. He came immediately to Sandusky County and engaged in farm work for two years in Rice Township and continued on different farms in this township until 1898, when he purchased thirty acres, located in Section 2, on which he has resided ever since, coming here from a farm situated on the Port Clinton Road. Mr. Rodenhausen has not only proved himself a capable farmer, but he soon impressed his fellow citizens with his good judgment and honesty and quickly gained their confidence. He identified himself with the Democratic party and was elected township treasurer and is now the nominee for a second term as such.

On March 27, 1884, Mr. Rodenhausen was married to Miss Misithi Klein, a daughter of Capt. Andrew Klein. of Fremont, and they have had seven children, namelv: John P., George F., Sarah M., (wife of Howard Grossmann, of Fremont), Bertram, Mabel C., An-

DANIEL WARNER, an esteemed citizen and retired farmer of Burgoon, has practically been a life-long resident of Sandusky County, Ohio. He was born April 1, 1830, in Wayne County, Ohio, and is a son of John and Lydia (Disler) Warner. The father of Mr. Warner died when aged twenty-six years, but his mother lived to the age of seventy-one. After being left a widow she moved to Sandusky County with her two small children, Daniel and Katherine. The latter subsequently married David Rosenburger and died about 1874, having had five children, Ellen, Amos, George, Wilson and Allison. George and Allison are now deceased. At that time this section of Sandusky County was all woods. Mrs. Warner lived on a farm of 100 acres, situated one mile north of Burgoon, which had been given her by her father, and there she died.

Daniel Warner was three years old when his mother moved from Wayne County, Ohio, to Sandusky County, where her parents, with whom she came, entered a tract of 300 acres in Jackson Township from the Government. He was reared on this farm entered by his grandfather and owing to the newness and unsettled condition of the country, received but meagre education, no schools of any kind having at that time been organized in this section. Mr. Warner became a farmer and followed that business continuously until some few years ago, since which time he has been living in retirement, enjoying a well earned rest after years of unceasing activity. In 1864. he enlisted at Cleveland, Ohio, in Company H, 169th Ohio Vol. Inf., but never participated in any battles and was mustered out at Camp Cleveland. He is a member of the G. A. R. Rawson Post, of Fremont, and is a member of the United Brethren Church.

Mr. Warner was united in marriage August 10, 1854, with Katherine Henry, who was born in Stark County, Ohio, February 2, 1833, and whose death occurred July 19, 190g. She was a daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Mawery)

Henry, who were residents of Sandusky County, Ohio. To this union were born two children: Celia, who married Charles Havens, of Jackson Township, and has two children, Milo and Russel; and Sarah E., who was united in marriage November 12, 1877, with John W. Shawl, at Fremont, Ohio, the Rev. Bushnell officiating. Mr. Shawl was born October 8, 1855, and is a son of George and Mahala (Havens) Shawl.

JULIUS C. NICKEL, a representative citizen of Rice Township, who has successfully carried on farming operations in Section 3 since he settled on his place in the summer of 1878, was born December 20, 1852, in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of Frederick and Margaret (Glasser) Nickel.

Fredrick Nickel was born in Germany. He came to America and settled in Rice Township, Sandusky County, in early manhood and there, during the active years of his life, followed agricultural pursuits. He was a man of many sterling qualities and was numbered with the reliable and useful citizens of Rice Township. He died in January, 1903, in his seventy-third year. He married Margaret Glasser, also a native of Germany, who survived him but one year. Of their children the following survive: Wilhelmina J., wife of John Longanbach, residing near Clyde, Ohio; Lewis F. and Julius C., both residing in Rice Township; and William H., living in Ballville Township, Sandusky County.

Julius C. Nickel grew to manhood on the home farm and for a number of years after he reached years of responsibility, he followed threshing, during the season, in combination with farming and stock raising. His farm is favorably situated and in the management of it he has shown a large amount of practical, good sense, devoting his land to those products which he has found best suited to it and in this way getting very satisfactory results. He makes use of improved machinery and keeps the best grades of stock.

survived by four children, namely: Frederick L.; Cora L., wife of Israel Smith, of Rice Township; Hattie L., wife of Irvin Hasselbach, of Rice Township; and Katherine. Mr. Nickel was married (second) to Miss Rosa Nichke, a daughter of Herman Nichke, of Ballville Township, and to this marriage have been born four children: Clifford, Bertram, Ada and Elmer E. Mr. Nickel and family are members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the Sunday school of which he, his wife and son Frederick L., all teach classes. When the present church edifice was erected, Mr. Nickel served as treasurer of the building committee and his advice was largely followed, resulting in the present substantial structure. In his political views he has always been a Democrat. He has served at times as township trustee and for a number of years has been a useful member of the school board.

When Mr. Nickel came to this farm in 1878, there were 38 acres only partly cleared on which a log house stood at that time. He erected the middle part of his present house before moving to it, and in 1883 built his present 'substantial barn. He later, in 1884 or 1885, bought twenty-five acres adjoining, and still later he came into possession of eight acres, which were owned by his father, and are located three miles east of his home. He owns two shares of a fifteen acre tract, the other share being owned by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Kiser. He has improved and farmed this place, making eighty-six acres in all.

HARRY S. DAY, who, with his father, John Day, is proprietor of the Fremont Nurseries, opposite Spiegel Grove, has been engaged in this business throughout his active career, although a part of the time he was identified with the United States postal service. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, May 16, 1871, and is a son of John and Emily (Williams) Day.

John Day was born and reared to maturity in Canada, which country he left in 1845, at the age of twenty-two years coming to Ohio, in which state he taught school for most of the time until 1850. He then entered Oberlin College, from which he was graduated in 1854. His marriage shortly after took place in Cleve- land. In 1857 he moved to Fremont, Ohio, where in the following vear he established 'the nursery with which he has been identified ever since. He and his son have several pieces of land, located in different parts of Sandusky County, all of which are devoted to the nursery business. They have been highly successful in this undertaking and have by far the largest business of the kind in the county, their stock being shipped to all the states of the Union and to the Canadian Provinces.

Harry S. Day has always been a resident of Fremont, where he received a good education in the public schools. He was graduated from Fremont High School in 1889, but prior to that time had become identified with the nursery business in connection with his father. In 1891 he entered the railway mail service, in which he continued without interruption for four years. He resigned to spend a year in Oberlin College, where he pursued special studies, and at the end of that time was reinstated in the mail service. He continued in that capacity for four years more, then resigned, but again in 1906 re-entered the postal service as deputy postmaster of Fremont. He continued as such until March 15, 1909, since which time he has been devoting his energies exclusively to the nursery business.

Mr. Day was united in marriage with Miss Lola Garvin, a daughter of Jacob B. Garvin, and they have a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. He is a man of exceptional business qualifications

CLAUDE A. SMITH is a prosperous far- .mer of Ballville Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is the owner of two valuable farms, one of 105 acres where he lives and another of forty acres located two miles south of his home place. He was born in this township, October 1, 1877, and is a son of Hugh anil Martha (Maurer) Smith. .

Hugh Smith, father of the subject of this record, was born in Winchester, Virginia, April 3, 1851, and came to Sandusky County, Ohio, during the Civil War. He located first at Old Fort and later purchased the old Isaac Maurer farm in Ballville Township: he made most of the improvements now on the place and cultivated it until his death, which occurred on May 13, 1905. He was a representative of the highest type of citizenship, honest and straightforward in his business dealings, and of great force of character. He was united in marriage with Miss Martha Maurer, who was born in Ballville Township, August 9, 1853, and was a daughter of Isaac and Martha Maurer, early settlers of the township. The following children blessed this union: Myrtle; Nellie, who married Lester Hampsher of Ballville Township and has four children - Howard, Mary, Irene and Charles; Fay, deceased wife of Clarence Babione; and Grace, Ruth and Claude.

Claude Smith received a superior educational training in the public schools of his native township and in Fremont High School, from which he was graduated with the class of 1897. Upon leaving school he turned to agricultural pursuits, which he has always followed and as a general farmer has attained a high degree of success.

On April 9, 1902, Mr. Smith was married to Miss Laura North, who was born in Bellevue, Ohio, and is a daughter of Guy and Celeste (Harris) North. Three children- have been born to them: Margaret, Myrtle and Hugh. Fraternally, he is a member of the Benevolent

CLARENCE HERMAN, whose _ thirty acres of valuable farm land he two and onehalf miles northwest of Woodville, Sandusky County, Ohio, was born in 1866, in Woodville Township, and is a son of Henry and Clorinda (Webster) Herman.

The father of Mr. Herman came to Sandusky County from Germany when he was fourteen years of age and worked for small wages at first in order to pav his way, as he was a poor boy. By the time he reaclied manhood ne was able to buy eighty acres of land, whica he cleared and made into a good farm. He continued to live on that property and died at the age of seventy-three vears. He married Clorinda Webster and they had nine children.

Mr. Herman married Miss Carrie Avers and they have one daughter, Margaret, who is attending school. Mr. Herman and family are members of the Lutheran Church. In politics he is a leading Republican of his township, is a member of the school board and in 1908 he was elected a township trustee.

LOUIS HGCK, sheriff of Sandusky County, Ohio, was born October 27, 1865, at Aurora, Indiana, and is a son of the late Louis Hock, who settled at Clyde, Ohio, in 1867, where he was in the boot and shoe business for many years. He died December 26, 1908. His children were five in number.

Louis Hock, second, attended school at Clyde, after which he assisted his father until he was appointed a guard at the Ohio State Penitentiary, at Columbus, where he served in that capacity for two years. For one year he followed railroading and then became agent for large brewing interests. From early manhood he has been interested in politics, being an ardent Democrat, and in November, 1908, he was elected to the responsible office he now fills so acceptably. His majority over his Republican opponent was 755 votes.

Sheriff Hock married Mrs. Jennie French and they have one son, Herbert L. Mrs. Hock is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while Mr. Hock is a member of the German Lutheran Church. Fraternally he is identified with the Eagles and the Knights of Pythias.

PETER WIDMAN, trustee and prominent citizen of Rice Township, residing on his valuable farm of 110 acres, situated in Section II, was born in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, June 28, 1&59, and is a son of Daniel and Marv (Hafner) Widman.

Daniel Widman was born in Baden, Germany, in 1827, and came to America in 1849, and after a short residence at Fremont. came to Rice Township and settled in the depth of the woods, building a comfortable log house on his land and for many vears devoted himself to clearing up and developing a farm. He was an honest, industrious man, one in whom his fellow citizens could put confidence and among the pioneers of Rice Township he was held in high esteem, He died January 9, 1890. He married Mary Hafner, who was born in Baden, Germany, in 1835, and was twelve years of age when she accompanied her parents to America. They settled in Huron County, Ohio, where she resided untrl her marriage. She still survives: and lives with her son, Peter Widman. The: family of Daniel and Mary Widman contained eight children, namely: Peter; Joseph, who is pastor of St? Mary's Roman Catholic Church at Sandusky, Ohio; George, Henry and Charles A., all of Sandusky Township; Frank X., of Rice Township; Alois C., of Rice Township; and Anna M., residing at Sandusky.

Peter Widman was reared in his native' township. In 18096 he settled on his present farm, which he has brought to a high state of cultivation, and here he carries on general farming and stock raising. Mr. Widman has always been an active citizen in his township, under his father's advice early identifying himself with the Democratic party. He has served on the township school board and is now serving in his fourth year as township trustee. He is a faithful member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Fremont.

BIRT S. GARVER, a member of the prominent law firm of Garver, Garver & Garver, with offices in the Roberts and Sheldon Block, at Fremont, has maintained this connection ever since he was admitted to the bar, May 4, 1886. Mr. Garver was born on a farm near Wooster, in Wayne County, Ohio, March 12, 1863, and is a son of John and Catherine (Shoemaker), Garver.

In his boyhood the parents of Mr. Garver moved to West Salem, Ohio, where his early school period was passed and he graduated from the West Salem High School in 1879, later entering. Ashland College, at Ashland, Ohio, where he was graduated in 1883. Mr. Garver then engaged in teaching school, in the meanwhile giving some attention to his law | studies. He taught about ten terms in all in \ Wayne and Ashland Counties and completed his law course under the supervision of his brother, Attorney J. T. Garver, subsequently becoming his partner. This firm and its intlividual members, J. T., B. S. and P. D. Garver, are well known all over Sandusky County, having continuous business in almost all the courts,

In 1895 Mr. Garver was married to Miss Elizabeth Hilbish, a daughter of Dr. F. S. Hildish, of Sandusky County. Mr. Garver is a yrominent Mason, belonging to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council, and prior to January 1, 1909, served four years as master of the Blue Lodge at Fremont. He is identified also with the Knights of Pythias and the Elks.

SAMUEL SWOPE, a representative cititen of Scott Township, where he owns a val- 1able farm of I00 acres situated in Section 32, vas born in Jackson Township, Seneca County, Jhio, December 22, 1859. His parents were Noah and Katherine (Byers) Swope.

The father of Mr. Swope was born also in deneca County, on the same farm as was his ion. In early married life he moved to Scott Township, Sandusky County, and there cleared ip a farm and made many improvements. He lied in May, 1899. He was a leading citizen f Scott Township, and at different times erved in various offices, being a member of he school board, supervisor and a trustee. In iolitics he was a Democrat. He married Kath- 'rine Byers, who died in 1879, and they had our children, Rebecca, Samuel, Levi and Ida.

Samuel Swope went to school in Scott Townhip. After his marriage he lived for one and me-half years in Rising Sun, where he was in 'usiness as a contractor for ditching and day's vork, and then returned to the homestead and ubsequently received 100 acres from his fathr's estate. This land Mr. Swope has put in ne condition, draining and enriching it and ie has all under the plow except fifteen acres et in timber. His land is rich in oil deposits nd at present he has eighteen producing oil vells on it.

On June 12, 1888, Mr. Swope was married > Miss Hattie Teeple, a daughter of Edward nd Mary Teeple, and they have had six childen, namely: Harry, who married Bertha

Connell; Howard, who is now deceased; Ada, who lives at home; Pearl, who is déceased ; and Merrill and Mabel, twins, both living. Mr. Swope is a Democrat in his political views, but he takes no very active part in public matters. He is identified with the order of Odd Fellows at Rising Sun.

HARRY LYMAN PERSING, a representative citizen of Green Creek Township, carrying on a dairy business on his farm of forty acres, which is situated six miles east of Fremont, on the Maumee Turnpike Road, was born on the old Persing homestead in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, December 1, 1861. His parents were Chester and Mary (Miller) Persing.

Chester Persing was born in New York and in boyhood was brought to Ohio by his parents, Mathias and Hannah (Cleveland) Persing. The journey was a great undertaking in those days and included a trip on Lake Erie and a long overland ride in wagons. The pioneers settled in the deep woods of Green Creek Township and there Chester Persing grew to manhood and his parents died. He helped to clear the land and continued to live on a portion of it during the remainder of his life. He married Mary Miller, whose father, Lyman Mil-

. ler, was one of the pioneers and large landowners of this section, including among his possessions the present site of Clyde. Mrs. Persing still survives, but her husband died in May, 1902, when aged sixty-seven years. They had five children, namely: Harry Lyman, Cora, Maude, Mathias and William.

Harry Lyman Persing was educated in the public schools of Clyde and he remained at home helping his father until his marriage. He then settled on a part of the home farm and devoted himself to growing fruit, which he continued until 1906, when he sold out to a Mr. Loney. In the meanwhile, as far back as 1902, he had purchased his present farm from Blanche Mitchell, and in 1907 he took possession and in the same year built the comfortable residence and made other improvements. Mr. Persing does a large dairy business, keeping sixteen cows, and operates a milk route through Clyde.

In 1890 Mr. Persing was married to Miss Lucy Goodwin and they have seven children, Bernice, Carl, Mary, Harkness, George, Florence, and Agnes. Mr. Persing is a good, lawabiding citizen, but he takes no very active part in politics. His children are receiving school training and he looks with favor on all movements designed to make the public schools more efficient. He is a member of the beneficiary order of the Royal Arcanum.

GEN. JESSE C. CHANCE, brigadier general, U. S. A., retired, is numbered among the distinguished citizens of Fremont, Ohio. He was born at Alliance, Stark County, Ohio, January 26, 1843, and is a son of Henry and Charlotte (Trego) Chance.

Henry Chance for many years followed the business of a contractor and builder and later went upon the lecture platform in the cause of temperance, becoming widely known over the country as "Buckeye" or "Broadax" Chance. In 1858 he moved to a farm in Wood County, Ohio, and from there in 1865 to Fremont, Ohio, where he passed his remaining days. Although a resident of Fremont, he was in the vicinity of Freeport, in Wood County, at the time of his death, August 6, 1881. Mrs. Chance died October 28, 1875.

Jesse C. Chance attended the public schools at Alliance, Ohio, and for a time during the year 1862 attended select school at Fostoria, Ohio. On August 9, 1862, he enlisted as a private in the 25th O. V. L., and bore that rank until March 3, 1865, when he was advanced to second lieutenant in the ro3rd U. S. Colored Troops, at Charleston, South Carolina. On the 30th of August, 1862, six days after joining his regiment, he participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run and was taken prisoner. He was held but a short time by the enemy and then paroled, but was held at the parole camp at Camp Chase, Ohio, until exchanged in February, 1863, and in the following month rejoined his regiment. He was mustered out of the volunteer service at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, April 16, 1866, and returned to Fremont. Ohio, where he remained from May, 1866, until the following January. He was at that time commissioned second lieutenant of the Thir- teenth Regiment, U. S. Inf., and joined his regiment at Ft. Shaw, Montana, July 26, 1867. He was advanced to be first lieutenant of Company G, of the 13th (the first company ever commanded by General Sheridan), and in 1884 was commissioned captain of that company. He later was captain of Company C, of the same regiment, and bore that rank until September 28, 1898, when he was promoted to be major of the 5th U. S. Inf. He was captain of Company C during the Spanish-American War, but was in command on detached: duty, at Fort Porter, Buffalo, New York, while his regiment was in Cuba. As major of the 5th regiment he joined the command at Santiago in February, 1899, and was in command of the regiment at Morro Castle, Santiago, from December, 1899, until July 20, 1900, when they sailed for the United States. They were for a short time stationed at Ft. Sheridan, and on August 20, 1900, sailed for the Philippines, where General Chance remained from October, 1goo, until August, 1902. He was made lieutenant colonel of the 26th U. S. Inf., February 2, 1901, and colonel of the 4th regiment U. S. Inf., May 28, 1902. The latter regiment was stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he joined it and assumed command on November 25. 1902. He remained on duty at that point until May 18, 1903, when the regiment began its journey to the Philippines, arriving at Manila, June 26, 1903. General Chance was advanced to the rank of brigadier general, his commission bearing date of August 14, 1903, and was retired August 15, 1903. After many years of gallant and faithful service in the army, he resumed his residence in Fremont, Ohio, where he has since remained.

General Chance was married (first) April 8, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth H. Roberts, and two children were born to this union: Mrs. Helen LaMotte Phillips and Mrs. Jessie Alberton. He was married (second) September 1, 1887, to Miss Jean Sleith McWatt, and they have one son, Robert Henry, who was born March 20, 1896.

JACOB GONAWEIN, a well known citizen of Sandusky Township, residing in Section 23, on his well improved farm of 125 acres, situated on the west side of the Sandusky River, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, September 7, 1834, and is a son of Matthias and Elizabeth (Waggoner) Gonawein. In 1848 the parents of Mr. Gonawein emigrated to America. They settled in Adams County, Ohio, and engaged in farming. The mother died there early in the sixties, and the father died at Cincinnati, in 1877.

Jacob Gonawein remained in Adams County until 1863, when he came to Sandusky County. 'He lived for a time in Rice Township, engaged in farming, and then came to Sandusky Township, settling on his present place in 1880, and he has directed all his energies since then to the developing of his land and raising of good stock. He has improved his property and all his surroundings indicate thrift and prosperity.

On February 25, 1858, Mr. Gonawein was married to Catherine Gahn, who was born in Rice Township, Sandusky County, a daughter of Rev. Conrad Gahn, a well known and esteemed pioneer preacher. on January 13, 1901. She was the beloved mother of seven children, namely: Mary, who is the wife of Rev. D. Matthaei, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Toledo, Ohio; Margaret, who married M. S. House, of Toledo; Lewis T. and George B.. both of whom live in Sandusky Township; Lucinda, deceased, who was the wife of Rev. H. Wendt, of the Evangelical Association; Matilda, who lives in Sandusky Township; and Lorena, who married Frank Stull, of Fremont.

George B. Gonawein, of the above family, is one of the -enterprising men and _ successful farmers of this section, a Republican in politics and a representative man in his neighborhood. He married May Meffort, of Rice Township, and they have three children. Gordon Jacob. Luverne Mary, and Lucinda Matilda.

Methodist Episcopal Church of Rice Township. He served on the building committee away back in 1873, when the new church was erected, and his interest in this religious body has never ceased,

GEORGE GRANT, who died April 21, 1841, was one of the pioneer merchants of Fremont, Ohio, and his family has long been a prominent one in this vicinity.

Mr. Grant was born in Lancaster, Ohio, in May, 1810, and was but a child when taken by his widowed mother to Fremont, Ohio, where he grew to maturity. He became one of the earliest merchants of the place, in association with his brother-in-law, Rodolphus Dickinson, and with Sardis Birchard, whose name is inseparably linked with the history and development of Fremont. Mr. Grant died as he was entering the prime of life and was survived many years by his widow, whose death occurred in 1900, when she was eighty-eight vears old. She was in maiden life Statira Dickinson, and was a daughter of Alpheus Dickinson, who lived and died in New York State. Two children blessed their union, Miss Sarah Jane Grant, and Georgiana, who died in 1843. aged about two years. Miss Grant has always been a resident of Fremont, where she has many warm friends and is widely known. She makes her residence at No. 1002 Birchard Avenue.

IRVING W. JONES, who carries on agricultural pursuits on his valuable farm of sixtysix acres, situated in Riley Township, for almost a quarter of a century was one of the leading educators of this section. He was born January 6, 1860, in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of John W. and Rebecca (Pearson) Jones.

The Jones family was founded in Riley Township by Rev. William Jones, a pioneer preacher of the United Brethren faith, one of the early ministers who almost spent their lives on horseback, traveling miles and miles througit the unsettled country, on their missions of peace and piety. He was of Scotch-Irish extraction and perhaps was born in Wyandotte County.

Ohio. In that county his son, John W., was born prior to the family exodus to Sandusky County, and was old enough at the time to remember when his parents settled on Green Creek. John W. Jones became a well known citizen of Riley Township, a man of high personal character and an earnest and useful citizen. He died in 1899 and is survived by his widow, who is now in her seventy-first year. They had three children, namely: Irving W., John A and Clarence, all of whom reside in Riley Township.

Irving W. Jones attended the public schools in boyhood, went for a short time to the High School at Clyde and later enjoyed three terms at the Normal School at Ada. After securing an excellent education in the schools mentioned and by private study and much reading, Mr. Jones began to teach school and he spent almost twenty-five years in educational work in Riley and Townsend Townships. Five years of his life were devoted to agricultural pursuits in Eaton County, Michigan, but with this exception, he has always lived in his native State. For some years he has given his entire attention to the management of his farm in Riley Township.

Mr. Jones was married (first) to Miss Mary Thrall, a daughter of Henry M. Thrall, formerly of Riley Township. Five of their children survive, namely: Edith M., wife of William Thompson, of York Township; Edna O., wife of Frederick Sanford, of Fremont; Grace G., wife of Walter Gilbert, of Vickery, Ohio; Arlin T., a resident of Vickery; and Elza, residing in Riley Township. The two sons last named, in the spring of 1909 enlisted for service in the United States' navy, the former for a period of four vears and the latter for three years. Mr. Jones was married (second) to Mrs. Maria Shue, widow of Andrew Shue, and daughter of the late Jacob Wineland, who was a pioneer in Hancock County, Ohio. Mr. Jones is a member of the North Riley Methodist Episcopal Church. of which he is a trustee and he also serves as superintendent of the Sunday school. Mr. Jones is inclined to be independent in politics, casting his vote for the man best fitted for office, is a man of trained understanding and the arguments put forth by the

FREDERICK L. MAUNTLER, a 'member of the well known firm of Mauntler Brothers, general merchants at Woodville and oil producers, was born and reared on his farm of eighty acres, situated threequarters of a mile west of the town, in' Woodville Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, on December 11, 1871. He is a member of an old pioneer family of this section.

Frederick L. Mauntler engaged in farming after leaving school and later, during the oil boom in this section, entered the oil business and with his brother was a pioneer in opening up the fields in this section. He. has a number of wells on his own land and has leases in both Sandusky and Wood Counties. In addition to the homestead farm, Mr. Mauntler owns a second farm in Woodville Township, which contains 116 acres. He is also interested in the Woodville Bank and the firm is interested in a natural gas plant at Elmore and at Oak Harbor.

Mr. Mauntler married Miss Anna Borcherding, a daughter of Henry Borcherding, an early settler of the county, and they have had two children, Arnold H., who died aged sixteen months, and Ethel C. Jn politics Mr. Mauntler is active and prominent and is serving as a member of the Woodville council and also on the board of health. He is an independent voter. With his wife he attends the Lutheran Church. Mr. Mauntler is the leader of the Woodville Junior Band, an organization held in high repute all over the State. He has been its director for one year and has been active in musical circles for twenty-four vears.

HON. LEWIS F. WHITE. a prominent member of the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, is one of the vounger politicians of Sandusky County and still main-

The late Charles W. White was born November 23, 1840, in Prussia, and was a son of Philip and Mary White. He accompanied his parents to Sandusky County in 1848 and in 1865 he was married to Catherine Wahl, who survives him. She is a daughter of Nicholas and Louisa Wahl, who came to America from Baden, Germany, in 1849, and settled in Erie County, Ohio, where they spent the remainder of their lives. To Charles W. and Catherine White were born the following children: Charles F., who resides in Townsend Township, married Anna Schowochow; William R., who lived in Erie County until his death on July 31, 1900, and who married Mary Lynch; Frank and Henry, both of whom died in infancy; Lewis F., who resides on the old homestead with his mother; and Ella, who is the wife of James Foreman, residing at Clyde, Ohio. Charles W. White purchased a farm of forty acres on the Bay Shore, in 1865, where he spent the rest of his life. In 1876 he was elected a director of the county Infirmary and served six years, and for twelve years he was a justice of the peace in Townsend Township. He took a very active part in Democratic politics, setting an example which has been followed by his son, Lewis F.

Lewis F. White grew to manhood on the home farm and from boyhood has taken an interest in the fisheries on the bay adjacent to his farm. From the publi¢ schools he entered the Ohio Northern University at Ada and after his return, read law for one year in the office of M. W. Hunt, at Clyde. Since 1904 he has been engaged in farming on the old homestead and in looking after his fishing interests. He was reared, as it were, in the cradle of Democracy and early acquired a taste for politics. For three years he served as chairman of the Democratic County Central Committee and for four years was township committeeman. In the summer of 1908, at the age of 26 years, he was the choice of his party for the General Assembly, and at the primaries received practically the unanimous vote of his township, and was elected over his repub- lican competitor in the succeeding fall, with the distinction of being the youngest member of the 78th General Assembly of Ohio. He has made an excellent record in the session of the Legislature of 1g09, serving on three committees - Fish and Game Culture, Military Affairs and Soldiers' and Sailors' Homes. Mr. White is unmarried.

LAWRENCE KAHLER, a retired farmer and saw-mill operator now residing in Gibsonburg, Sandusky County, Ohio, has had a long and successful business career and is the owner of considerable property in this and Wood counties. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, October 20, 1832, and is a son of Lawrence, Sr., and Barbara (Wagner) Kahler.

Lawrence Kahler, Sr., was also born in Bavaria, Germany, and there lived until after his marriage and the birth of his three children. In 1837 he sailed with his family to the United States and first located in New Lisbon, Columbia County, Ohio, where they spent the winter. In the spring he rented a farm uf fourteen acres near Hanover of that county. He then rented a farm six miles west of Hanover for eight years. He soon afterward moved to Woodville Township, Sandusky County, and settled on a quarter section of land in the Black Swamp. He lived on this property until his death at the advanced age of ninety years, eight months and eighteen days. His wife died at the age of eighty-eight vears, and both were buried in Woodville Cemetery. They were members of the Catholic Church at Woodville. They had twelve children, the first three being born in Germany. Four now survive, Lawrence; Mary Ann, widow of Lawrence Weitz, of Gibsonburg; Barbara, wife of Jacob Nieset; and Augusta Kahler, of Gibsonburg.

Lawrence Kahler, Jr., received as good an education as the rural districts of that day afforded. He spent his evenings studying by the light made by the fire of hickory bark in the log cabin in which they lived, and during the day attended subscription school. After his schools days he continued to live with his parents, and for five terms engaged in teaching. He then went into the saw-mill business, at which he continued for many years, and is still owner of the mill, which is located on the county line in Wood Couniy, in Freedom Township. He farmed with great success and continually improved hts opportunities until he was possessed of a compctency. He owns thirty-seven acres north of Gibsonburg, another tract of forty acres in Madison Township, and 240 acres across the line in Wood County, Ohio.

December 23, 1908, Mr. Kahler was united in marriage with Mary Baur, a daughter of Ruppert and Katherine (Klug) Baur, and they reside in a fine home on the east side of the village. He is one of the stockholders of the Gibsonburg Banking Company. In politics, he has always been a Democrat and frequently in the past was called upon to serve in office. He was constable and assessor four years, justice of the peace four years, and school director twelve years, being for most of the time president of the board of education. Prior to that time they had but three months terms, but during his regime it was increased to six months. Religiously, he is a devout member of St. Michaei's Catholic Church. In addition to a liberal cash contribution for the erection of a new church, he purchased a lot north of the city, 260x350 feet, which he gave to the congregation to be used for cemetery purposes.

HENRY A. OCHS, for some years county treasurer of Sandusky County, Ohio, and also city treasurer of Fremont, has long been a representative business man of this section. He was born at Fremont, Ohio, August 13, 1865, and is a son of Ambrose and Catherine (Engler) Ochs. The father of Mr. Ochs was of German extraction. For years he engaged in a carriage manufacturing business at Fremont. He married Catherine Engler, also of an old German family, and they had nine children. Ambrose Ochs died in September, 1906.

Henry A. Ochs was reared in Fremont and in bovhood he attended the parochial schools. He entered into business as a bookkeeper in a drug store and continued in that capacity until 1897, when, in association with a brother, he embarked in a furniture and undertaking business. He was first elected treasurer of Sandusky County, in 1904. He was successively re-elected, his term expiring in 1909. In him Sandusky County has found an efficient and faithfal official. In 1905, Mr. Ochs was elected city treasurer of Fremont and he has also served as school treasurer, his fellow citizens generally, recognizing his financial ability and repeatedly showing their confidence in his: integrity.

Mr. Ochs has a pleasant home at No. 702; West State Street. He married Miss Mary Ellen Munch, a daughter of George Munch, of Sandusky County, and they have five children, namely: Raymond A., Marie Luella, Catherine Annabel, Urban, and Bernard Louis. Mr. Ochs and family are members of the Roman Catholic Church. His political affiliations are with the Democratic

GEORGE REED, a leading citizen of Sandusky Township, owning a _ valuable farm of 110 acres, forty of which he cleared up himself, is successfully engaged in farming and stockraising. He was born on his present farm, October 7, 1846, and is a son of Michael and Salome (\Waggoner) Reed, natives of Pennsylvania.

Michael Reed came to Sandusky County, Ohio, in 1826 and at first worked as a carpenter, but later acquired the farm which is now owned by his son, George Reed. Michael Reed built his log cabin in the woods and was a typical pioneer of the period, a hard worker, an honest man and a lawabiding citizen. He died in 1869. In politics he was a Democrat and on the Democratic ticket he was twice elected county commissioner, at that time Sandusky County also the present territory known as Ottawa County. He married Salome Waggoner and of their children the following survive: Elizabeth, residing at NKingsway, Ohio, is the widow of Samuel Immel, formerly of Rice Township; George: Caroline, residing in Sandusky Township, is the widow of Jacob Smith; Sarah, residing in Sandusky Township, is the widow of Bar- ney Waggoner; Isabel, wife of George Wolfe; John, who resides at Fremont; Frank, who lives in New Mexico; and Alfred, who is a resident of Fremont, Ohio. The 'deceased children of Michael and Salome Reed were: S. W. Reed, of Ottawa County, who died aged sixty-two years and who was representative in the State Legislature; Lucy, who was the wife of Jacob Engler of Rice Township; Catherine, who was the wife of Frank Hannawin, of Ar- <ansas; Emanuel, who lived in Sandusky Township and who died at the age of about afty-nine years; and Moses, who also lived n Sandusky Township and who died at the ige of forty-six years.

_ George Reed was reared on the home 'arm and while he went to school in his 1ative township, found plenty of employnent for his leisure time in assisting his ather on the place. As he grew older he earned the carpenter trade and for some tears worked at this in his neighborhood, ut later turned his entire attention to farmng and stockraising.

On" December' 23, (1873, Mr. Reed was narried to Miss Catherine Gnepper, a naive of Rice Township and a daughter of 'rancis and Amelia (Miller) Gnepper. Ars. Reed's parents came from Saxony, yermany, to America in 1853 and settled 1 Rice Township, Sandusky County. The ather cleared up a farm from the forest nd there he and wife reared a-family and pent the remainder of their worthy lives. "hey were members of St. Paul's Lutheran 'hurch in Rice Township. Francis Gneper was twice married and of his children ae following are still living: Winnie, who ; the wife of William Miller of Adams 'ounty, Indiana; Emil, who lives in Adams 'ounty; Catherine, who is the wife of reorge Reed; Maria, who lives in Sandusky 'ownship; Lewis F., who has his home in Mttawa County, Ohio; and William N., who ves on the old homestead in Rice Townup. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have three chilren, namely: Mary Isabel, who is the wife f Seymour Gainer, of Sandusky Township; [innie G., who is the wife of Dr. M. F. Par- rish, a prominent physician of Monroe, Indiana; and Clarence A., who resides in Sandusky Township. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are members of Salem Lutheran Church and Mr. Reed is one of its board of trustees. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a representative man of this section and has served two terms as township trustee, has also been township assessor and a justice of the peace. He 1s well informed on all matters concerning this part of Ohio and is a member of the Sandusky County Pioneer and Historical Society.

D, E, DIEFFENBACH, president of the board of Infirmary directors of Sandusky County, Ohio, and a representative business man of Fremont, a member of the firm of Smith & Dieffenbach, plumbers, dcing business on Arch Street, has been a resident of this county since 1864. He was born in Montour County, Pennsylvania, March I, 1845.:and is a son of Conrad.and Catherine (Stamm) Dieffenbach.

Mr. Dieffenbach was reared on his father's farm in Pennsylvania, and remained there until 1864, when he came to Sandusky County and located at Hessville, eight miles west of Fremont. Near that village he bought a farm of 100 acres, on which he superintendent of the Sandusky County Infirmary, where he took up his residence and remained until 1894, in which year he moved to Fremont. Mr. Dieffenbach has been engaged in the plumbing business here since 1907. He has always been an interested citizen and during eleven years while living on the farm, served as clerk of Washington Township, being elected on the Democratic ticket.

In 1867 Mr. Dieffenbach was married (first) to Miss Lizzie Karschner, who died January 17, 1894, while the family still resided at the Infirmary. Four children were born to that marriage, namely: Stella, who is the wife of Lewis Overmyer; Benjamin, who lives in Fremont; Mabel, who is the wife of Robert Forsythe; and Claudie, who resides athome. Mr. Dieffenbach was mar- ried (second) to Mrs. Sophia Myers, who had one daughter, Fanchon, who is the wife of Arthur Smith, Mr. Dieffenbach's business partner. Mr. Dieffenbach is a member of the Reformed Church. He belongs also to the German Aid Society.

GEORGE FLUMERFELT, residing on his fine farm of 111 acres, which is situated in Ballville Township, Sandusky County, is a leading citizen of this section and a more than ordinarily successful farmer. He was born in Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, October 14, 1841, and is a son of Daniel and Malinda (Littler) Flumerfelt.

The parents of Mr. Flumerfelt came to Seneca County, Ohio, from New Jersey. The father was born October 13, 1808, and died August 2, 1898. The mother was born in 1817 and died in 1902. They had the following children: Matilda, Mary, George, Ann, John, Amos, Abraham, Laura, Francis and Charles.

George Flumerfelt spent his early life in his native county and there obtained a district school education. In 1869 he accompanied his parents to Ballville Township, Sandusky County, his father at that time purchasing the present farm, where he subsequently died. This property was originally good land and under the excellent cultivation that the Flumerfelts have given it, it has become some of the most fertile farming land in this section. Mr. Flumerfelt raises the usual grains that do well in Sandusky County. and considerable first-class stock.

On September 6, 1865, Mr. Flumerfelt was married to Miss Ellen Chaney, a daughter of John and Mary (Lott) Chaney, and they have had eight children born to them, all but one surviving. Eva married Charles Robinson and they live in Michigan and have three children: Pearl, Leona and Ruth. Edward married Tracy Baker and they live in Ballville Township. Laura married William Ridley and they live in Seneca County and have one child, Ruth. William married Sidney Prebels and they live at McComb, Ohio. Clarence married

Stella Wertheim and they live at Fremont and have two children: Florence and George. Clara married James Schrader and they live in Seneca County. Harry is a soldier and is a member of the 7th U. S. Cav., and at present is stationed in California.

In his political views, Mr. Flumerfelt is a Socialist. He is a man fully capable of doing his own thinking and takes a large degree of interest in public matters. He is particularly concerned that Ballville Township shail have excellent school advantages for the rising generation and has consented to serve on the School Board for some twelve years and is the local truant officer. He is a member in good standing of Maple Lodge No. 700 of the I. O. O. F. at Bettsville, Ohio.

THEO H. JUNGK, vice president of the' Colonial Saving Bank and Trust Company at Fremont, Ohio, and also president of other large business concerns of this city, stands among her leading and representative business men. He was born March 9, 1867, at Dayton, Ohio, and is one of a family of six children born to his parents, who were Charles F. and Amelia (Wirth) Jungk, the former of whom was a chemist of wide reputation.

Mr. Jungk was educated in the schools of Detroit and Cincinnati. He entered into business life as a clerk in the First National Bank of Fremont. where he continued until he became teller in that institution, and he soon gained such a reputation as a safe and reliable financier that when the Colonial Saving Bank and Trust Company was organized, he was invited to become its first vice president, in which office he has since served. He has large real estate investments at Fremont and occupies one of the city's most elegant residences, which is situated at No. 1305 McPherson Avenue.

Mr. Jungk was married to Miss Clara M. Gotton, of Fremont. They have one son, Herbert G. Mr. Jungk has always been an active citizen, serving at different times on various civic boards, and contributing

JOHN H. GROSS, whose valuable farm of sixty-five acres is situated in Green Creek Township, on the Maumee Turnpike Road, about five miles east of Fremont, was born on the old Gross homestead in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, November 10, 1862, and is a son of John and Katherine (Wolf) Gross.