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have been possible in Sandusky Township, where, at that time almost pioneer conditions prevailed. He has devoted himself mainly to agricultural pursuits and owns a very valuable farm, well stocked, and a comfortable home situated in an excellent, law-abiding neighborhood. On January-25, 1866, Mr. Deemer was married to Miss Martha S. Bowlus, who was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, September 9, 1840, a daughter of Henry and Catherine (Keller) Bowlus. Her father was a native of Maryland and her, mother of Fairfield County, Ohio. They came to Sandusky Township among the early settlers, when Fremont was known as Lower Sandusky. To Mr. Deemer and wife were born seven children, namely: Estella K., now deceased; Elizabeth R., wife of George F. Keefer, of Ballville Township ; Charles H., residing in Ballville Township; Thomas J., residing at Newark, Ohio; Annie M., wife of Cyrus F. Hufford, of Washington Township; and Leroy F., and Edward R., residing in Sandusky Township. Mr. Deemer and family are members of the M. P. Church of Sandusky Township, of which he is a trustee. In politics he is a Republican and he has always been a loyal citizen. During the progress of the Civil War he gave assistance to the government in the quiet way of patriotic citizenship, and in the spring of 1864 he entered the service. He served until he was honorably discharged in the following September, as a member of Company K, 169th Ohio Vol. Inf., being stationed during the larger part of the time at Fort Ethan Allen, near Washington City. He was a member of Manville Moore Post, No. 525, G. A. R., at Fremont, until the post was disbanded.

CHARLES B. MORRIS, general farmer. who lives with his datighter, Mrs. King, and owns a farm of fourteen and one-half acres, situated at Robertson' Corners, Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, is a veteran of the Civil War, who saw three years active service. He was born at Buffalo, New York, February 22, 1845, and is a son of John and Caroline Morris.

of shoemaker at Rochester for. many years and subsequently died there. His widow continued to make her home in Rochester also until the close of her life. They had two children, William and Charles B., the former of whom died in New York.

Charles B. Morris came to Sandusky City in 1857. As a boy he attended school and worked on farms, and when the Civil War broke out he went into the army, enlisting as a private in Company M, rst Ohio Artillery. He remained in the service until the close of the war and then returned to Sandusky City, which he reached August 24, 1865. He resumed farming and has continued in agricultural pursuits ever since, purchasing his present farm in 1883.

In 1868 Mr. Morris was married to Miss Caroline Jones, a daughter of John Jones, of Attica, Ohio, and they have four children, namely: John B., who resides at Tiffin, Ohio; James E., who lives in Townsend Township; Maria E., who married Elmer Mesnard, of Townsend Township; and Caroline B., who is the widow of Harvey King, who died in Townsend Township in March, 1909. Mr. Morris has always been a staunch Republican, but he has never accepted a political office.

HENRY A. GARDNER, the genial proprietor of the popular Bay View House, which is located on the shore of Sandusky Bay, in Riley Township, Sandusky County, owns also a valuable farm which contains 313% acres, which he has under a fine state of cultivation. Mr. Gardner was born near Troy, New York, September 1, 1845, and is a son of Samuel P. and Esther (Lewis) Gardner.

The father of Mr. Gardner was born in Vermont and his mother in New York. In 1853 they came to Ohio and settled for a time in Ottawa County, but later came to Sandusky County. They remained at Fremont for a short period, then moved to a farm in Sandusky Township, and from there to Riley Township, and prior to their decease, to Woodville Township. 'The survivors of their family are: Henry A.; Samuel B., residing in Woodville Township;

Henry A. Gardner

Henry A. Gardner was reared and educated in Riley Township and he has spent a large portion of his life here. In 1893 he <ame to his present place and has operated his hotel ever since. It is delightfully situated and has a large amount of patronage. Mr. Gardner has been one of the active and enterprising men of this section and from early manhood has demonstrated his qualities of good citizenship. He is a member of the G. A. R. at Fremont, having served in the Federal army during the spring of 1864, being a member of Company G, 169th O. Vol. Inf. He was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Virginia, and when his term of enlistment had expired he was honorably discharged.

Mr. Gardner was married (first) to Miss Nancy Wright, who was a daughter of Orison Wright, a prominent pioneer settler of Riley Township. She was survived by two children, Orison G., a resident of Riley Township; and Walter, a resident of Townsend Township. Mr. Gardner was married (second) to Miss Sarah M. Ruddock, a daughter of the late John Ruddock, of Riley Township. Her parents were of English birth. Mr. Gardner has been a member of the F. & A. M., at Clyde, Ohio, for a

WARREN A. BOWLUS, a lifelong resident of Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, born here August 15, 1850, owns one of the excellent farms which make this section of the county notable, a well improved tract of 160 acres. The parents of Mr. Bowlus were Henry and Rebecca (Williamson) Bowlus.

The parents of Mr. Bowlus came from Maryland and settled near Fremont, Sandusky County, and Henry Bowlus developed two farms from the wilderness and was one of Sandusky Township's useful and respected pioneers. He lived into advanced age, dying in 1901. He was twice married, his first wife bearing the name of Keller and she was survived by four children, namely: Harrison, liv- ing at Fremont; Mahala, wife of Solomon Wolfe, of Tiffin, Ohio; Martha, wife of Edward Deemer, of Sandusky Township; and Catherine, wife of M. Hobart, of Wood County, Ohio. His second marriage was to Rebecca Williamson and four children were born to that union, as follows: Warren A.; Annie, wife of Cyrus Smith, of Jackson Township; Henry, of Wood County; and Robert, who lives about seventy miles south of Columbus. The late Henry Bowlus was a man of christian life, a worthy member of the United Brethren Church. He was a Republican in spite of his southern birth.

Warren A. Bowlus has followed farming and stockraising continuously ever since he reached mature years. He obtained a public school education in the country schools and was carefully reared by a good father and mother and as an evidence of their teaching, he united with the church in his youth and has always lived consistently according to its precepts. In 1874 he married Miss Carrie Ingaman, a daughter of Samuel Ingaman, one of the early settlers of this township, and they have had eight children, as follows: Clarence, of Sandusky Township; Richard P., of Perry County, Ohio; Earl, of Youngstown, Ohio; Lloyd, of Wood County; Ross P., of Sandusky Township; Edna and Reebe, both of Sandusky Township; and Foster, who died in infancy. Mr. Bowlus, his wife and all their children were born on the farm on which they live, one that was formerly owned and cleared from the woods, by the late Henry Bowlus. In his political views Mr. Bowlus is a Republican.

EDWARD H. GANZ, ex-president of the Board of County Commissioners of Sandusky County, Ohio, and still a valued member of this important body, is one of Riley Township's substantial citizens, owning a superior farm of 250 acres. Mr. Ganz was born November 14, 1866, in Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of Carl and Adelina (Pate) Ganz. The father of Mr. Ganz was long a representa tive citizen and successful farmer of Sandusky County. His death occurred December .19,

Edward H. Ganz spent his school days in his own township and chose farming as his occupation in life, and, although he has become interested in public affairs and has accepted a directorship in the Colonial Savings Bank at Fremont, he has never been induced to give up his agricultural pursuits or to move from his comfortable farm home. In 1go1 Mr. Ganz was first elected a county commissioner, on the Republican ticket, having been a member of that political party for years. He was twice elected president of the board, first in 1904, and again in 1907, serving two years as such.

Mr. Ganz was married to Miss Clara Smith, a daughter of Fred Smith. They are leading members of Grace Lutheran Church at Fremont. Mr. Ganz belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows.

WILLIAM J. SMITH, a representative citizen of Rice Township and one of its board of trustees, whose excellent farm is situated in Section 3, was born in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, December 23, 1862, and is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Kiser) Smith. The venerable parents of Mr. Smith are among the most highly esteemed residents of Sandusky Township.

Frederick Smith was born in Germany and was small when he was brought to America by his parents, his father, John Smith, being one of the earliest settlers in Rice Township, where he lived until his death. Frederick Smith remained in Rice Township until after his marriage, moving in the seventies to Sandusky Township. He has always been a useful citizen and in both townships has served in the office of treasurer. The surviving children of Frederick Smith and wife are the following: Frederick, Jr., residing in Los Angeles, California; William J., residing in Rice Township; Edward F., living at Erie, Pennsylvania; Carrie, wife of Louis Nickel, of Rice Township; Elizabeth, residing in Sandusky Township; Clara, wife of E. H. Ganz, a county commissioner of Sandusky County, from Riley Township; and Amelia, living in Sandusky Township. In politics Frederick Smith is a stanch Democrat.

William J. Smith was reared m Sandusky Township. He attended the public schools at Fremont and later took a commercial course at Milan, Ohio, after which he settled on his grandfather's old farm in Rice Township, where he has carried on farming and stockraising ever since and is recognized as one of the capable agriculturists of this section. Mr. Smith was married February 12, 1895, to Miss Maude Kinman, who was born in White Pigeon, Michigan. Her father died there, but her mother survives and resides at Otsego, in that state. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born five children, namely: Mildred L., Verna A., Harold F., Ralph W. and Helen Hannah Elizabeth. As his children have reached school age, Mr. Smith has given them good educational opportunities which will enable them to acceptably fill any position in life. In politics he is a Democrat, and in November, 1907, he was elected township trustee and is now serving in that capacity.

HENRIE CLAUSS, manager of the Clauss Shear Works of Fremont, Ohio, has been connected with that concern for a period of nineteen years and has been a resident of the city that length of time. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 30, 1870, and is a son of Henry and Johannette Clauss.

Henry Clauss was an ironworker, having learned the trade in Germany. John H. Clauss, brother of the subject of this record, started what is now the Clauss Shear Works, in Elyria, Ohio, in 1878, it being then known as the Elyria Shear Company. In 1887 the plant was removed to Fremont and the business has since been carried on under the name of the Clauss Shear Company. Henry Clauss was a partner in the plant from its inception until his death in 1896. John H. Clauss is now a resident of Toledo; and John Becker, president of the company and a brother-in-law to the subject of this sketch, resides in Cleveland. An average of more than 400 people is employed in this plant, which is one of the most important in Sandusky County.

the employ of the Eberhart Manufacturing Company of that city, with which he was identified for four and a half years, being purchasing agent at the time he left the company's employ. He then came to Fremont and began his connection with the Clauss Shear Company, of which he is now manager.

Mr. Clauss was married to Miss Daisy Krebs, a daughter of DeWitt Krebs of Fremont, and they have two children, Ralph K. and Florence K. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Order of Elks.

JAMES C. BARNES, a representative citizen of Sandusky Township, whose fine farm of eighty-three acres is situated in Section 21, on Muscalonge Creek and Oak Harbor Road, has lived on this place since 1861. He was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, March 31, 1833, and is a son of Norman A. and Sybil (Parker) Barnes, both parents being natives of the same state.

James C. Barnes was educated in the schools of St. Lawrence County and at Oberlin College, at Oberlin, Ohio, and when 18 years of age began to teach school in Huron County, Ohio, to which section he came in 1850. He has been mainly interested in farming and stockraising, but for forty years he spent an annual period in the school room and was always considered a capable instructor. In addition to the farm on which he lives, Mr. Barnes owns the old Cole farm of eighty-four acres, which is situated in Sandusky Township just outside of Fremont. In addition to this, he has a third farm of eighty acres, which lies in Ballville Township. Mr. Barnes is a self made man and in the accumulation of his property he has exercised only a natural clearness of judgment and a persevering industry that has brought about large returns. He is no longer active in the operation of his farms, his son, James A., having assumed this responsibility.

On August 17, 1859, Mr. Barnes was married to Miss Frances M. Cole, who was born at Buffalo, New York, and is a daughter of Capt. John L. Cole, who was born at Solon, New York. Her mother, Elizabeth C. (French) Cole, was born in England. In his day, Captain Cole was one of the best known water men in this section. He was commander of his own vessel and for many years sailed on the lakes. Mrs. Barnes was two years old when her parents came to Sandusky County, locating at Lower Sandusky, now Fremont, and there the family lived for eight years, when Captain Cole purchased a farm two and onehalf miles from Fremont, in Sandusky County. She was given educational advantages and attended the public schools at Fremont and Oberlin College. When 17 years old she began to teach school and continued until 23. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have had four children, namely : John E., who resides in Chicago, Illinois; James A., who is engaged in farming and stockraising in Sandusky Township; Charles W., whose home is in Chicago; and Frank C., who was a conductor on the Lake Shore Electric Railway, on which he was accidentally killed near Toledo, Ohio, in September, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Fremont. In politics he is a Republican. Both he and wife are valued members of the Sandusky County Pioneer and Historical Society.

RAYMOND S. FULLER is located upon a farm of eighty acres in Townsend Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is engaged in general agriculture. He was born on this farm June 10, 1874, and is a son of Wallace W. and Clara (Stone) Fuller.

Wallace W. Fuller was born on the Fuller homestead in Townsend Township in 1848, and was a son of David Fuller, who was one of the pioneers of the township. After his marriage he purchased the eighty acre farm on which his son now lives, and there passed the remainder of his days. He died in 1899, at the age of 51 years, and his widow died in 1901. They had two children, namely: Raymond S., and Zella, who is the wife of E. H. Matthews, and resides in Tacoma, Washington. Wallace W. Fuller was prominently identified with the development of the township for more than twenty-five years and was a useful citizen. He was a Republican in politics and served his township as clerk and school director.

Raymond S. Fuller was educated in the district schools and has given his entire attention to farming. He was married in September, 1898, to Miss Bertha Miller, daughter of August Miller of Clyde, and they have two children, Howard and Corrine. Mr. Fuller 'affiliates with the Republican party but has never aspired to public office. He devotes his time exclusively tothe farm and is one of the success- |

CHARLES H. BUCK, who, for more than forty years has been a resident of Sandusky Township, where he owns a well cultivated farm of eighty-seven acres, was born December 28, 1841, in Stark County, Ohio, and is a son of John and a grandson of John Buck, the latter of whom assisted in the defense of Fort Stephenson, under Colonel Croghan, when it was attacked by the British General Proctor and his Indian allies.

they had lived a couple of years after leaving Stark County, going thence to Seneca County and there the mother died, the death of the father occurring at a later date at Fostoria, Ohio. The. survivors of their family are: 'Charles H.; Jacob, residing at Lyons, Michigan; Winfield A., also residing at Lyons; and. Harriet, wife 'of Archibald Grubb, living in. Sandusky: Township.

After his mother died, this domestic affliction coming when he was 14 years of age, Charles H; Buck left Seneca County and came to Sandusky, where, for years he engaged in farm work. In 1861 he was married and shortly afterward settled on a timbered tract of thirty-seven acres, located in Section 29, Sandusky Township, and' for some years devoted himself to clearing this land and making of ita good farm. He moved then to Fostoria, Ohio, for several years and then returned to Sandusky County and engaged in farming near Fremont. He continued his activity about his farm. until 1902, wheh he practically retired, finding it no longer necessary to labor so hard.

On November 14, 1861, Mr. Buck was married to Elizabeth Henricks, who was born March 22, 1843, in Washington Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, a daughter of Rev. Noah and Catherine (Reed) Henricks. Rev. Noah Henricks and wife were both born in Perry County, Ohio. He was an early and faithful minister in the German Baptist Church and he also developed an excellent farm in Washington Township, Sandusky County. He died at Lindsey, Ohio, and his surviving children are: John, who lives in Washington Township; Emily, wife of John Anspach, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Mrs. Buck. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Buck, namely: Emma Ida, who is the wife of Eugene Overmyer, of Washington Township; Mary J., who is the wife of M. W. King, of Fremont; and Noah D., who resides at Fremont.

Baptist Church. In politics Mr. Buck has always been identified with the Democratic party. He was for five years a director in the Sandusky County Agricultural Society.

GERHARDSTEIN BROTHERS, wellknown brick and. tile manufacturers of York Township, whose yards are located about one mile southwest of Bellevue, Ohio, where they own a tract of sixty acres, also own another tract of twenty acres in York Township. Their yearly output of brick averages between 500,000 and 800,000, and they also manufacture a large amount of tiling of different sizes, which necessitates their employing seven or eight men constantly. The business was originally established by Edward Kern, who failed in the undertaking and sold the yards in 1891 to Anthony Gerhardstein, father of Robert and Thomas Gerhardstein.

Anthony Gerhardstein was born in 1847 in Sherman Township, ._Huron County, Ohio, where he was reared and where he later operated a brick and tile yard until 1891. He then came to Sandusky County and located in York Township, where he operated the yards now owned by his sons, until his death in March, 1909. He married Theresa Ruffing, of Huron County, Ohio, and of their union were born the following children: Otto, who runs a brick and tile yard at St. Stevens, Ohio; Nora; Robert and Thomas, the subjects of this sketch; Ida, who married Fred Bumb; Herman; Victor, and Pauline. Robert and Thomas Gerhardstein reside in a large brick house, the brick of which was made by Mr. Kern in the yards now owned by them.

M. O. PHILLIPS, M. D., one of Fremont's recognized men of professional high standing, was born at Hessville, Ohio, June 25, 1868, and is a son of Dr. O. E. and Addie J. (Smith) Phiilips.

When Dr. Phillips was 13 years of age, his parents moved to Fremont, where his father was long prominent both as a practitioner and also as a druggist and useful citizen. From the public schools at Hessville, he entered the Fremont schools, leaving the High School in his last year in order to enter Kenyon Military Academy. He remained there one year and then became a student at Cornell University, where he graduated in the literary course in the class of 1891. From there he went to the Western Reserve Medical College, at Cleveland, and in 1894 was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. After eighteen months of interne work at the Lakeside Hospital, in Cleveland, he went abroad and spent nine months in scientific study at Vienna, Austria. Upon his return to America he entered into practice at Fremont. He maintains his library and office at Room No. 105, Sherman Block.

Dr. Phillips was married in 1897 to Miss Marguerite Dickenson, a daughter of Judge Dickenson, and they have two children, Merton O., Jr., and Jane Catherine. Dr. Phillips is identified with the Elks.

DANIEL S. JUNE, whose pleasant home is - situated in the outskirts of Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky Township, for many years has been prominent in the county in the brick and stone contracting line. He was born in Green Creek

Daniel L. June was born in the State of New York, and after coming to Sandusky County lived for a short time in Green Creek Township and then moved to Fremont, where, for many years he was a leading contractor in brick and stone work. His death occurred at Portland, Oregon, in 1883. He was a man of prominence in Fremont, serving as mayor of the city, and he was also elected on the Republican ticket treasurer of Sandusky County. He married Avis R. Ellsworth, who was born in Ohio, and they had three sons, namely: Charles W., who is engaged in business at Cottage Grove, Oregon; and Albert M., and Daniel S., both of whom are of Fremont.

Daniel S. June was two years old when his parents came to Fremont and he pursued his studies in the Fremont schools until he was 18 years of age, when he began to learn the trade in which his father had met with so much success. After a number of years of experience Mr. June became a member of one of the most important and capable contracting firms that ever did business in Fremont, his partners being his father, Daniel L. June, and the late Gen. Ralph P. Buckland and his son, Ralph B. Among the many buildings of all kinds completed by this finm was the old High School building on Croghan Street, which was only torn down in 1909, a portion of the site being needed for the new High School building of larger proportions. The old building was something of a landmark, having been erected in 1867. The present City Hall was built by the firm of D. L. June & Son. Mr. June has been interested in many lines of industry at Fremont and has been the Contractor for numerous handsome buildings in other places. He has always been a man of public spirit, wide awake to the advantages accruing from energy and enterprise, and in naming the representative men of the county he is never forgotten.

On September 24, 1866, Mr. June was married to Miss Rachel Ogden, who was born in Noble County, Indiana, and died at Fremont, March g, 1909. She was a valued member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Fremont, and she was a welcome addition to the city's exclusive social circles, being fitted to adorn any station.

In politics Mr. June is a Republican and at different times his party has selected him as their chosen candidate for county offices. He has been identified with the Masonic fraternity since 1871, and the Odd Fellows since 1865 and still takes an active part in lodge work.

FRANK W. MERRIAM, jeweler and optician, with place of business on West State Street, Fremont, has been associated with the business life of this city since 1885. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, November 9, 1852, and is a son of R. W. and Eliza Ann (Horton) Merriam.

Frank W. Merriam was reared on the home farm and remained assisting his father until he had entered manhood, when he went to Warren, Ohio, and there worked several years learning the jewelry trade and becoming an optician. When he came first to Fremont he entered the employ of L. G. Hamilton, an established jeweler, and after working with him for two years was admitted to partnership. For some eighteen years the jewelry firm of Hamilton & Merriam was regarded as one of the most reliable and expert in the city. Since 1901 Mr, Merriam has been in business for himself, at his present stand, his reputation as a thoroughly skilled man in his line, long since having been acknowledged. He carries a large and valuable stock and examines and fits eye glasses scientifically.

On October 13, 1866, Mr. Merriam was married at- Warren, Ohio,.to Miss Jennie E. Hull, a daughter of Elias H. and Alvira B. (Burnett) Hull, and they have two sons, Frank and Philip. . The former is interested in electricity and is studying wireless telephony at Detroit, and is interested in the insulation of wireless telephone towers. Mr. Merriam and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Fraternally he is identified with the Odd Fellows and the Elks, at Fremont.

been his home since retiring from his farm, in 1907, for many years previously lived on his river road farm of 132 acres, in Sandusky Township, which, with other property, he stall owns. He was born February 25, 1850, in Baden, Germany, and is a son of Martin and Annie (Sharp) Vogel.

The parents of Mr. Vogel were born in Baden, Germany. The mother died in 1893, but the venerable father enjoyed the celebration of his eighty-ninth birthday, on June 17, 1909. In 1852 he emigrated with his family to America and settled first in Ottawa County, Ohio, a number of years later finding another home in Sandusky County, on the river road, east of the Sandusky River and three miles north of Fremont. He was a pioneer in that section and he did much to develop parts of both Ottawa and Sandusky Counties. His present home is made with a daughter, Mrs. Christian Gasser, at Fremont. Of his three children, this daughter and his son and namesake, Martin, survive. One daughter, Elizabeth, died young. Martin Vogel is seldom absent from his accustomed place in the Lutheran Church at Fremont. He endured many hardships in establishing himself in the wild sections of a new country, but from his native land he brought the industrious habits and cheerful courage of his countrymén and long before he had retired from active work his lines had grown easy. His devoted children are proud of his longevity.

Martin Vogel, Jr., was less than three years old when he was brought to America, which country has been his chosen home ever since. He attended the public schools of both Ottawa and Sandusky County and his interests have always been largely of an agricultural nature. In 1877 he settled on his farm on the river road, which was his home for so many years, and he owns also a forty-acre tract in another part of the township, dnd forty acres more in Riley Township. Formerly he raised many cattle and had a herd of Short Horn Durhams, registered, and still .grows sheep and deals in livestock.

dren born to them, two of whom survive: Elizabeth, who is the wife of Joseph Herman, of Sandusky Township; and Jeanette, who is the wife of James Wille, of the same township. Mr. Vogel was married (second) January 209, 1907, to Mrs. Hattie Rosenfelt, widow of John Rosenfelt, late of Seneca County. She was in maiden life Hattie Aldrich, and was born in Jackson Township, Sandusky County. She is a daughter of Benjamin and Barbara (Miller) Aldrich. By her marriage with John Rosenfelt she had three children: Nora, who is the wife of J. D. Gruver, of Green Springs; Frank, who lives in Green Springs; and Willie, who died in infancy. Mr. Rosenfelt died in 1898. In politics Mr. Vogel is a Democrat.. He is a member of the township school board and is district road supervisor. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow and belongs to McPherson Lodge, No. 136, at Fremont.

OTIS DAVIS, the genial and popular proprietor of 'the Fremont Hotel, at. Fremont, Ohio, has had considerable experience in this line and has conducted his present business at Fremont since November 1, 1902. He was born at Laurel, Indiana,. June 19, 1856, and is'a son of Giles and Louisa (Jinks) Davis. The father of Mr. Davis was a man of many business interests, a farmer and contractor. and for some years also conducted a meat market at Charleston, Illinois, to which place he moved from Indiana. Otis Davis passed his early years on the farm and attended the country schools. Later he spent thirteen years in the butcher shop, at Charleston, Illinois, and in that city, in September, 1875, he took charge of his first hotel, the Charleston' House, a hostelry which established his reputation as an inn keeper. From there he went to Lorain, Ohio, and took charge of the Lake View Hotel, where he remained for five years, when he came to Fremont. Mr. Davis possesses all the qualities which make a popular host and also those which enable him to make the business profitable. He keeps a first lass house and has generous patronage. On June 25, 1874, Mr. Davis was married to Miss Mary E. Perisho, who was born at 'Charleston, Illinois. They have three children,

CHARLES F. MICHAEL, one of Sandusky Township's representative citizens and a member of one of the highly respected old German families of Sandusky County, was born December 15, 1864, on the farm on which he has always lived. It is situated in section 22 and is known as the Riverview Dairy farm. The parents of Mr. Michael were George and Catherine (Mathia) Michael. Formerly, in where the family originated, long before Germany wrested that fair province from France, the name was spelled Miegel, but the father of Charles F. Michael changed it to the present orthography after he became an American citizen.

came to Sandusky County and lived here almost a half century, his death occurring November 1, 1890. He was one of the first to penetrate into the deep woods that then covered all this portion of Sandusky County and in the wilderness he built his first home. He had learned the cooper trade and found many opportunities to ply it as the country settled up around him. He was a man of excellent common sense and his fellow citizens often desired his judgment on matters concerning their affairs. In politics he was a Democrat and when his party elected him a trustee of the township, he proved a valuable and faithful official. He was a member of the Evangelical Association at Fremont. He married Catherine Mathia, who accompanied her mother and two brothers from Alsace to Sandusky County in 1832. Her father, Nicholas Mathia, came to this country later, and died about 1845. He kept one of the first taverns in Sandusky County. The mother of Catherine (Mathia) Michael, also named Catherine, purchased 100 acres, that being the first land that was sold out of the Whittaker Reserve, near Fremont.

and Catherine Michael and they all survive, namely: Caroline, who is the widow of Levi Parker, resides in York Township; Philip T., who lives at Deshler, Ohio; George J., who lives in Sandusky Township ; Henry A.,, who lives in Green Creek Township; John C., whose home is in, Sdndusky Township; Mary 1 who is the wife of Rudolph Schwartz of Fremont; Eliaabeth, who is the wife of Henry Thomsen; of Green Creek Township; and Charles F,

Charles F. Michaei was. educated in the public schools of Fremont and spent one term at the Western. Reserve Normal School,.,then located at Milan, in Erie County: After this he engaged in farming and for a number of winters taught school. He owns fifty acres in the Riverview farm, which he conducts mainly as a dairy farm, owning registered. Holstein cattle.

On October 7, 1887, Mr. Michael was married to Miss Otillia Bellinger, who was born at Fremont, and is a daughter of the late Henry C. and Mary (Renschler) Bellinger, the latter of whom survives. and-is in her seventieth year. Her home is at Fremont. Mr. and 'Mts. Michael have three children: Walter S., Lucile R...and Helen Gould. The family belongs to the Evangelical Association at Fremont. Mr.. Michael. has always been an active citizen and has long been a member of the Board of Education of Sandusky .Township, of which he was president for four: years.

HENRY" Hi 2FUCKER,: one' of: Fremont's well-known and highly esteemed retired citizens, has occupied his comfortable home at No. 1003 Napoleon Street, Fremont, since December, 1900. Mr.. Tucker still retains his farm of 100 acres, which is situated in Rice Township, Sandusky County, and also his controlling interest in the' firm of H. H. Tucker & Sons, owners and operators of the Riverside Grist 'Mill, in Ballville Township. Mr. Tucker was born November 28, 1830, in St. Lawrence County, New York, and isa son of Nathaniel B. and Mary Ann (Ballard) Tucker.

lived for a number of years.. In 1839 he moved with his family to Sandusky County, Ohio, and was one of the pioneer settlers in Rice Township. He was a man of courage and enterprise and did his full share in the early development of the section in which he made his home and where he continued to live until within a short time of his death, when he took up his residence in the home of his son, Nelson R. Tucker, in Sandusky Township, where he died in his His wife was born

- old enough to note the wild and discouraging surroundings which it was necessary to change into a civilized and comfortable place of living. These early impressions he easily recalls and also the advances that were made, year by year, as he and his brothers grew old enough to assist the father. The time came when the old Tucker farm became one of the best and most valuable in Rice Township and for

-many years sheltered a large and prosperous. family. To Henry H. Tucker the township is indebted for many public improvements, for through his many years of residence there he was active in promoting the building of good roads, the establishing of educational centers for the rapidly increasing population, together with the introducing of good stock and practical farming methods, these various interests ma- He carried on large farming operations, raised stock and became one of the substantial and representative agriculturists of Rice Township. He also became interested in milling and with his sons conducted the well-known Riverside Grist Mill, which is situated on the Sandusky River, in Ballville Township. This mill is equipped with modern machinery and has a capacity of seventy-five barrels of flour a day. The leading brands are the White Lily and the Cotton Ball. Mr. Tucker continued to live on his farm until

Henry H. Tucker

1900, when he retired to Fremont. He has long been interested in public questions, has thought deeply on the subject of good government, and his sterling character as a citizen has made his opinions acceptable to many of his fellow citizens. -He attended the State Convention of the People's Party, as a delegate, which was held August 5-6, 1891, at Springfield, Ohio, and in the following year was a delegate to the National Convention of the People's Party, which met at Omaha, Nebraska, on July 4, 1892. He is not formally identified with any political party but has prohibition proclivities.

Mr. Tucker was married September 3, 1854, to Miss Susan Walters, and they enjoyed the celebration of their Golden \Wedding Anniversary in 1904, at their hospitable home in Fremont. Mrs. Tucker was born July 3, 1833, in Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Rev. Ephraim and Elizabeth (Kline) Walters. Her father was born in Southern Ohio and her mother in Pennsylvania. The great-great-grandparents of Mrs. Tucker lived during the Indian wars in Kentucky and they had their cabin burned and were subsequently killed by the savages. The great-grandfather of Mrs. Tucker was taken by the Indians and lived with them for sixteen years and was given the name of "White Hawk." The great-grandfather of Mrs. Tucker, Ephraim Walters, lived to reach the age of 120 years. At IIO years in the presence of Ephraim the father of Mrs. Tucker shot squirrels from pine trees in Kentucky. He had the bearing of an Indian and walked as straight. By the use of strategy he escaped from the Indians. John Walters, the grandfather, lived in Licking County, Ohio, where his son, Rev. Ephraim Walters, probably was born. The latter was a man of real worth, serving many years as a pioneer Methodist preacher and also as a justice of the peace. He died many years ago in Rice Township, where he owned a farm of eighty acres, which he had secured from the Government. Mrs.

To Henry H. Tucker and wife were born nine children, six of whom survive, namely : George A., who lives in Riley Township; Wilham L., who lives in York Township; Herman H., who lives in Ballville Township; Elsie L., who is the wife of E. H. Miller, of Green, Creek Township; Arthur N., Who lives in Ballville Township; and Harry W., who resides in Rice Township, all being respected and esteemed in their various sections. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker are active and interested members of the lirst Brethren Church at Fremont. Mr. Tucker is president and treasurer of Briar Hill Cemetery Association of Rice Township, of which he was one of the organizers. Mr. Tucker's life has been one of useful endeavor and in its evening he can look back with little regret and forward with happy and peaceful anticipation.

G. F. BUCHMAN, president of the Lehr Agricultural Company, one of Fremont's leading manufacturing establishments, also enjoys the distinction of being the oldest continuous grocer in this city, having founded his business in this line in 1867, at his present location, in the Buchman Block, realty which he owns. He was born on a farm in Seneca County, Ohio, near Republic, October 20, 1837, and is a son of John and Magdalene (Kussenberger ) Buchman. They were born and married in Switzerland and both died on their farm in Seneca County.

On the farm on which he was born, G. F. Buchman remained through the harvest season of 1863, then went to Tiffin and served as a clerk in a store there until 1867, when he came to Fremont, which city has been his chosen home ever since. Mr. Buchman has prospered in his various undertakings and has been the type of citizen that commands the respect and enjoys the esteern of those with whom he comes into contact.

In 1867 Mr. Buchman was married to Magdalene Bork, and they have had five children to survive out of seven, two dying in infancy. They are: Joseph, who follows the carpenter trade; Theresa, who is the wife of Charles Babione; Mary, who is the wife of Charles Smola; Stany and Alois, who assists his father in the store. Mr. Buchman and family are members of St, Joseph's Catholic Church and he is identifed with the old St. Joseph Society.

TALODORE oF IDWARIOS, ior, many years a peaceful resident of Sandusky Township, residing on his beautiful farm of seventysix acres, lying on the east side of the Sandusky River, about four and one-half miles from Fremont, has an honorable record as a soldier of the great Civil War, in which he served with acknowledged bravery from 1863 until 1865. He was born in Ballville Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, October 10, 1844, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Miller) Edwards.

The Edwards family originated in Scotland and three brothers of the name came to the American colonies and all participated in the War of the Revolution.

Joseph Edwards, father of Theodore F., was born at Winchester, Virginia, and came to Sandusky County not later than 1828 and resided for a time at what is now Fremont, removing from there to Ballville Township, where he died in January, 1870. In the early days he was associated with the late Cyrus Birchard. He married Mary Miller, who was born near Williamsport, Penna., and of their. children, the following survive: Hezekiah, Theodore F. and George E. Three of the sons served in the Civil War: Theodore F., Hezekiah and Tobias M. The last named was a member of Company G, 8th Ohio Vol. Inf., and was killed in the battle of Winchester, Virginia, March 23, 1802. "ile" had 'served as a scout during a portion of his term of service, with General Stoneman.

Theodore F. Edwards grew to man's estate on his father's farm, in the meanwhile attending the district schools through his boyhood, and was nineteen years old when he enlisted for service in the Civil War, his older brothers having set him the example of patriotism and one of these had already given up his life for his country. Mr. Edwards enlisted October

10, 1863, in Company I, 12th Ohio Vol. Cay., which became a part of the noted General Stoneman's Division, operating in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. 'This regiment was utilized to a large degree in following the Morgan raiders and on June 10, 1864, the Union forces defeated this guerrilla fighter, at Lexington, Kentucky, and worsted him on many other occasions. Mr. Edwards was under General Stoneman's command from July, 1864, until he was honorably discharged from the service, in June, 1865. He took part in a number of battles, including Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Saltville, Virginia, and during a part of his service filled the dangerous position of a scout. Among his most prized war relics is a pass, which was issued to him in this capacity, bearing the date of December 8, 1864, which enabled him to pass in and out of the lines as necessity demanded. _ He was a member of the organization known as the Union Veteran Union as long as it existed.

After the close of his military service, Mr. Edwards returned to Sandusky County and later went to Kansas, residing in Harvey County, that State, from 1876 until 1882. He again returned to Sandusky County and in 1883 he settled on his present farm in Sandusky Township. The location of this property is exceptionally fine and is a part of the old estate given to one Williams by the Government, after he was liberated by the Indians. Mr. Edwards has one son, William C. Edwards, who married Ella M. House, and they have three children: Ellis, Tobias and Lester Miles.

JOHN A. HOLLINGER, a member of the firm of Hollinger & Dorr, in the farm implement business on Justice Street, Fremont, is one of the city's representative business men and one who has been established here for over a quarter of a century. Mr. Hollinger was born on a farm in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, May 14, 1848, and is a son of Henry and Magdalena (Shultz) Hollinger.

The parents of Mr. Hollinger were born in Germany, but were married in New York state. After the birth of their first son, they moved to Ohio, and settled in Sandusky

County, where the remainder of the children were born. For many years the father engaged in farming, but later retired and died in 1896, at Bettsville, in Seneca County, Ohio, his wife having preceded him by six months.

John A. Hollinger was reared on the home farm and obtained his education in the country schools. He was married in 1870 to Catherine Cramer, the daughter of Conrad and Catherine (Miller) Cramer; her parents were born in Germany, but were married in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Catherine (Cramer) Hollinger was born in 1848, and three years later they moved to _ Ohio, and settled on a farm in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, for many years engaging in farming, but later father and mother died on the old homestead.

In 1879 John A. Hollinger and wife left the farm and moved to Bettsville, Seneca County, and engaged in the farm implement business. Two years later he took in J. W. Palmer of that place as partner; they brought the business to Fremont, located on Arch Street and their business increased so that in 1902 they moved in larger quarters on Justice Street. Their partnership continued until October 24, 1906, when Mr. Palmer sold his interest to George Dorr except the real estate of fifty acres of valuable farm land in Seneca County, and four valuable lots in Fremont; then the firm became Hollinger & Dorr. .

Mr. Dorr was born in Riley Township, Sandusky County, June 19, 1875, and was a son of John and Caroline (Gessner) Dorr. He was raised on the farm and continued to work on the farm and also in the thresher business until in March 1903, when he entered into the employ of the Banting Machine Company 'of Toledo.

On June 28, 1904, he was married to Miss Catherine Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'John Martin of Riley Township. They have two children, Marshall and Margaret. On July 4th of the same 'year the entered into the employ of Hollinger & Palmer and .so remained until the fall of 1908, when he assumed the interest of Mr. Palmer. As the business has almost doubled itself, they were compelled to have more room and in addition

This firm handles gas engines, buggies, wagons and a full line of farm machinery, making a specialty of drilling tubular and cased wells. They also handle the Walter A. Wood Binders and Mowers, and the Star Wind Pump and John Deer farm implements ; Hoosier Drill, and the Ohio Cultivators. They operate a blacksmith shop in addition to their other industries and aside from the smiths they give employment to seven men and a boy. This is one of the old standard business houses of the city and has the confidence and patronage of a large outlying agricultural section.

JAMES LONGANBACH,, president of the board of trustees of Sandusky Township and one of the county commissioners of Sandusky County, resides on his valuable farm of seventy acres, which is situated in section 32 and is devoted to general agriculture. He was born May 15, 1870, in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a son of Martin and Rosa (Engler) Longanbach, natives of Baden, Germany.

Martin Longanbach was thirteen years old when his parents brought him to America. After a short stay in New York, they came to Sandusky County and were among the early settlers of Rice Township. Martin Longanbach was a solid, reliable citizen of Rice Township, was a county commissioner, elected on the Democratic ticket. He died in December, 1893. He was married in Ohio to Rosa Engler and the following members of their family survive: Elizabeth, wife of John Otermat, of Rice Township; Caroline, wife of Frederick Smith, of Los Angeles; Amelia, wife of Charles Will, of Jackson Township; William H., of Fremont; Louisa, wife of Obediah Kerns, of Washington Township: John M., of Fremont; Henry L., of Green Creek Township; Irvin B., of Fremont; Clara, wife of Frederick Thurn, of Sandusky Township; and James.

ever since. He obtained a good, common school education and ever since has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits, but now, however, to the exclusion of public matters, for he has been an unusually active citizen. He enjoys to a large extent, the confidence of his fellow citizens and has frequently been called on to accept offices of trust and responsibility. He has served as township assessor and for a number of years has been trustee, as mentioned above, being the president of the board, and in the fall of 1908 was elected a county commissioner, an important office for which he is well qualified.

On January 18, 1893, Mr. Longanbach was married to Miss Edith Schiemon, who was born in Germany, a daughter of August Schiemon, later of Fremont. Mr. and Mrs. Longanbach are members of Grace Lutheran Church at Fremont, of which he has been a trustee for many years.

IRVING R. CLAPP, assistant cashier and a stockholder of the Clyde Savings Bank Company of Clyde, Ohio, has been identified with this institution since May, 1897. He was born in Clyde, January 23, 1878, and was the only child born to Robert and Mary (Storer) Clapp, both of whom died at the age of sixtyseven years.

Irving R. Clapp attended the grade and high schools at Clyde, and upon leaving the latter entered the First National Bank as bookkeeper in May, 1897. He was soon after promoted to be assistant cashier, in which capacity he served while the bank continued under the name mentioned, and after it was changed to the Clyde Savings Bank Company. He also is identified with the cashier of the bank, George D. Tiffany, in the insurance business. He is the owner of the old home farm in Green Creek Township, but resides with his family on Forest Street in Clyde.

June 12, 1901, \Mr. Clapp was married to Miss Lottie M. Hutchison, 'daughter of the late Charles Hutchison, and they have two sons, Robert and James Howard. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, the Knights of Pythias, Knights of the Maccabees,

Hon. Charles C. Tunnington

HON. CHARLES C. TUNNINGTON, mayor of Fremont, Ohio, serving in his second term in this honorable and responsible office, has demonstrated in his own career not only the opportunities which await those who feel that public office is a duty and. trust and fit themselves for it, but also that faithfulness, industry and integrity along any line, will bring their measure of success. He was born in Lorain County, Ohio, December 29, 1869, and is one of three children born to his parents, Thomas and Mary (Mountain) Tunnington.

The parents of Mayor Tunnington were life-long residents of Lorain County, where the father died in 1876. He engaged through his active years in a tailoring business, being an expert cutter.

Lorain County remained the home of Mayer Tunnington during his educational period, after which he studied dentistry and engaged in practice for five years, later, in 1892, coming to Fremont, which has been his chosen home ever since. For some sixteen years he was connected with the Christy Knife Company. From early manhood he has been interested in politics and a student of public questions, and after selecting Sandusky County as his future home, he became identified with Democratic politics in this section. On November 5, 1905, he was first elected to the high municipal office that he still fills and gave the people so admirable an administration that he was re-elected by a majority of 527 votes. He possesses all the qualifications for still higher political honors and has a personal following irrespective of party who recognize his efforts for civic advancement.

EBEN ROOT, one of Sandusky Township's well-known citizens and experienced farmers and stock raisers, was born in Erie County, Ohio, January 16, 1843, and is a son of Oliver Perry and Celia (Hardy) Root.

The father of Mr. Root was born in Connecticut and at an early day accompanied his parents to Erie County, Ohio, where his subsequent life was. passed. He married Celia Hardy,-who was born in the State of New York, and her life also was mainly spent in Erie County. Of their children there are three survivors: Elizabeth A., who is the wife of Robert Wilcox, of Wood County, Ohio; Eben; and John O., who remdins in Erie County.

Eben Root obtained his education in the district schools near his father's farm in Erie County, and on the home place was trained in the pursuits which he has followed ever since, having an extended experience, as his father was a large farmer and stock dealer' Mr. Root came to Sandusky County in 1876 and, with the exception of a short time spent in Erie County, has lived here continuously since that year.

On October 9, 1867, Mr. Root was married to Miss Jemima Fell, who was born in Scotland, October 1, 1848, and is a daughter of James and Isabella (Kail) Fell. When she was five years old she with other members of the family, accompanied her widowed mother across the Atlantic Ocean to America. The family settled in Stark County, Ohio, and there she grew ta womanhood and there married Mr. Root. To this union were born five children, as follows: Sarah Isabella, wife of George Carr, lives in Sandusky Township; Carrie E., wife of William C. Engler, lives in Washington Township; Walter F., lives in Sandusky Township; Bessie A., wife of George Overmyer, lives at Fremont; and David P. is deceased.

In politics, Mr. Root is a Democrat. He has been a loyal and patriotic citizen all his mature life, and in May, 1863, testified to the truth of his assertions, by enlisting for service in the Civil War. , He served for three months as a member of Company F, 145th Ohio Vol. Inf., being then honorably discharged.

CHARLES LEWIS SMITH, whose well improved farm of seventy acres lies near Four Mile House, in Sandusky County, Ohio, is one of the experienced agriculturists and well- * known citizens of Sandusky Township. He

Dominick Smith was born in Germany and remained in his own land until he was twentyfive years of age, when he came to America and located in Sandusky County. He had little capital at that time and at first worked for his daily bread on the construction of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad and later acquired land at Four Mile House and became a useful pioneer of what was then a wild part of the county. He was a man of excellent parts, industrious and honest and upright in all his dealings. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a liberal contributor to its support, and at all times did his full duty in advancing the various interests of the section in which he had found the chance to establish a home. He died on the home place in March, 1903. He married Barbara Rearick, who died in December, 1893. She was a native of Pennsylvania. They had two sons born to them: Charles Lewis and John F. The latter is superintendent of the public schools of Findlay, Ohio.

Charles' Lewis Smith grew to manhood in Sandusky Township and obtained his education in the public schools. -Ever since reaching man's estate he has been actively engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married December 25, 1888, to Miss Emma Hyatt, who was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, and is a daughter of George Hyatt, late of Jackson Township. They have one son, Ralph W., who was born September 4, 1891, and is,a promising student in the Fremont High School. Mr. Smith and family are members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Fremont, and he is a member of the board of trustees: In politics he is a Republican and fraternally he is an Odd Fellow, belonging to McPherson Lodge, No. 637, Fremont.

GEORGE C. BAKER, a well-known citizen and prosperous farmer who owns valuable farm land within one mile of the village of Woodville, was born on that farm, in Woodville Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, in 1863, and is a son of S. G. Baker, the latter

George C. Baker went from the schools of Woodville, to the Northern Indiana University, at Valparaiso, where he was graduated in thé. classical course in 1888. Mr. Baker then took up the profession of teaching and 'continued educational work for a considerable period and in different States of the Union. He taught\in Ohio, Illinois, Louisiana and Kansas, spending seven, years. in the last mentioned State and during that time serving as superintendent of the schools of both Marysville and Centralia. After his return to Sandusky County he located on a part of the hamestead farm and has since done a 'large amount of building and improving. He has twice been visited by fire and has but recently completed a new barn, the former ones having been totally destroyed, to his great loss. Mr. Baker carries on general farming, grows fruit and raises enough stock for his own use.

the peace, has been a county jury commissioner and: at the present time is serving as clerk of the township school board. He is a Knight Templar Mason.

JACOB J. BURKIN, a well-known citizen and successful farmer of Riley Township, Sandusky County, who has lived on his present 'excellent farm of eighty acres since 1892, was born in Bahlingen, Baden, Germany, September 21, 1849, and is a son of Jacob and Catherine (Joseph) Burkin.

bound for America, taking passage at Havre, France, on a sailing vessel, which safely landed them at Castle Garden fifty-six days later. After about one year spent at Sandusky, Ohio, they . settled in Riley Township, Sandusky County, in December, 1867, where they lived until 1875, when Jacob Burkin and wife moved

Jacob J. Burkin spent about ten years in Erie County, Ohio, after coming to America, but in December, 1877, he took up his residence in Townsend Township, Sandusky County, where he remained until 1892, when he came to Riley Township. His farm shows evidences of careful cultivation and may be classed with the most productive ones of this section. Mr. Burkin had been given a fair education in his own land and during his residence in America has acquired a surprising facility in the English tongue and thus has the advantage of understanding two languages. He has always been industrious and mainly through his own efforts has acquired what he owns. He is a man whose honorable and useful life has won for him the respect of his fellow citizens.

In July, 1872, Mr. Burkin was married to Miss Louisa Leitz. This estimable lady is a daughter of Joseph Leitz'and they were born in Kuppenheim, Baden, Germany. Mrs. Burkin came to America in 1871 and in the following year was married. Of the large family born to Mr. and Mrs. Burkin, the following are living: John J., residing in Erie County; Louisa, wife of Herman Last, of Fremont; Frederick C., living in Riley Township; Ida, wife of William Griffin, of New York State; Joseph, residing at Bellevue, Ohio; Jacob G., residing in Riley Township; Emma, residing in the State of New York; and Carrie, who lives in Riley Township. Mr. Burkin is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Clyde, Ohio. In politics, he is a Democrat.

J. HENRY MICHEL, who resides on his valuable farm of eighty acres, situated in Washington Township, Sandusky County, all but fifteen acres of which he has under cultivation, is one of the township's most respected German-American citizens. He was born in Germany, April 25, 1858, and is a son of Garrett and Elizabeth (Shafer) Michel.

Binte; J. Henry, of Washington Township; Mary, who was the second wife of Harmon Spady; Eliza, who was the first wife of Harmon Spady; 'Catherine, who married Charles Folman; and Harmon, who married Lucy Swan.

J. Henry Michel grew to manhood in Washington Township and has always lived an honorable and upright life. As a farmer he has been very successful and his land in its cultivation and improvements, compares favorably with others. In 1887 he married Miss Emma Shepman, whose parents were natives of Germany. Mrs. Michel has one brother - Frederick, who married Mary Stamm - and two sisters - Sophia, who lives at home, and. Carrie, who married Harry Garn.. Mr. and Mrs. Michel have had the following children : Nettie, Harry, Hilda, Edward, William, Clarence and Helen, all of whom are living except Nettie. The younger children attend school and the family has been carefully reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church.

CAPT. JOSIAH M. FAIRBANK, one of the most highly esteemed among the elderly residents of Helena, Jackson Township, was born in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, December 30, 1824: His 'parents were Josiah and Charlotte (Twing) Fairbank, and he is of old New England ancestry, being a descendant of Jonathan Fairbank, who came from England and settled at Dedham, Massachusetts, in 1832. In that historic town there is still standing a picturesque old house which was built by this early progenitor of the family, and in which the subject of this sketch has several times taken dinner. Its erection was begun in. 1636 - the year of Jonathan Fairbank's advent in this country - additions being made 'to it in 1648 and 1654.

An interesting account of this historic old domicile is contained in the work entitled "Old Colonial Homes," by Alvin L: Jones, published in 1894. This house is still occupied as a residence. It stands upon a lot of about one acre, the rest of the original estate having been long ago divided among different branches of the Fairbanks family.

The house is in three sections - a. main .part The entire length, ineluding the wings, is seventy-five feet.. The main or middle part has a pitch roof extending down over the lean-to at the back to within a few feet of the ground. The windows are irregularly placed and, not all' of. the same size, giving the hotise:a 'peculiar appearance from the outside. In' front -of though the house is now supplied with the town water. The doorways are so low that a person. of 'medium height could scarcely pass through without 'bending his" head. The kitchen, which 'has the appearance of being the oldest room in the-house, is about sixteen feet square and is lighted only by two long narrow windows of the front. Overhead may be seen all the old beams and rafters, the room never beving been plastered. . The old fireplace las been. covered in, but the brick oven still remains, though no longer in-use. One of the 'most interesting features of the old house is a square log placed:as,a step in the doorway leading from the kitchen to the lean-to, and which shows in a deep, smooth' hollow the result of. the, passing of countless footsteps through | 'some seven.'or eight generations of the family. -The house contains: some interesting old relics and many more have been sold or. given away. Occasionally a years has been returned and resumed its 'old place in the ancient domicile. Among the relics remaining is an old smooth-bore musket, two yards long, which was. carried at the siege of Louisbourg by Lieut., Joseph Fairbanks. There, are' also 4 quantity. of old china, some very old books, and.a set of four colored pictures of the Lexington and Concord fight, by J. Honeywaod, which are said' to be, original drawings, and ftom which 'reproductions have been made by some of the leading magazines. There is a tradition that the timbers, of the house were brought from 'England' all 'ready shaped. Many pages of description could. be written of this. interesting . old homestead, but lack of space forbids a more ex- tended mention. Its picturesque appearance and surroundings make it a favorite subject for artists, by whom it is often visited, as well as by numerous descendants of the family, who come from all parts of the country to see the ancestral home, now the oldest residence in the United States.

Passing over the history of the earlier progenitors of the family in the present branch, which would pertain more appropriately to a genealogical work, we come to 'the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, Manasseh Fairbanks or Fairbank (the final "s" in the family having been dropped by this branch), who was born at Lancaster, Massachusetts, August 20, 1765.

His son Josiah was born in 1776, the year of the declaration of our National Independence, and when the newly confederated American Colonies were in the full tide of their desperate struggle with the Mother Country. We have at hand no.record of the earlier years of Josiah Fairbank, nor the date of his marriage to Charlotte Twing, who was born May 11, 1796. In 1826, however, he removed with his family to Ohio, doubtless seeking to better his fortune in the Western country that was then beginning to attract wide-spread attention in the East. His hopes were not destined to be realized, however, as death cut short his career July 27th, 1828, when he had been settled scarcely two years in the Land of Promise. His widow subsequently became the wife of Coonrad Turner. - four by each marriage, those by her first husband, Josiah Fairbank, being Stephen, Philena, Octava and Josiah. Of her second union, with Mr.. Turner, the children were: James, deceased, Nancy, Mary and Charity. The mother of this family died July 27, 1880, having survived her first husband nearly fifty-two years.

Josiah M. Fairbank was an infant when he accompanied his parents to Ohio. After his father's death his mother returned to Massachusetts, where he received his education and where he resided until 1845. Having then arrived at his majority, he re- turned to Ohio alone, settling first at Lafayette, Medina County, until 1854. On January I, 1846, he married Sovina Bowman. In 1854 he moved to Wood County, Ohio, where he built a saw-mill. This he sold in 1856 and moved to Sandusky County, Madison Township, where he worked at his trade of carpenter. Purchasing a farm of 160 acres, he resided thereon until 1873, when (this being the year in which the town of Helena was settled) he took up his residence here, building the first house in the village. He has since had much to do with the development of the place, having built nineteen houses,. the schoolhouse, grain elevator, and the Odd Fellows' Block besides a large number of houses around in the vicinity. Although well advanced in years, he still follows his trade, feeling more contented when actively engaged in his accustomed avocation. , Captain Fairbank has a good Civil War record. On October 20, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, 72d O. Vol. Inf., as a private for three years, at Fremont, but before his time was up he re-enlisted and served in all about four years. The following are the battles in which he took part: Pittsburg Landing, Siege of Corinth, Jackson, Mississippi (twice), besides a large number of skirmishes. He was captured June 12, 1863, and was subsequently in prison at Macon, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina. He was paroled at Goldsboro, March 1, 1864, and went back to his regiment, and was mustered out at Vicksburg September II, 1865, having served in all the official grades of his company except that of corporal. He returned as captain of his compariy, and was fortunate in having escaped all serious injury. Captain Fairbank is a member of Canfield Post, G. A. R., of Gibsonburg; also of the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Helena and the Encampment at Woodville, having passed through all the chairs in both these latter orders. He has served the town creditably. as justice of the peace and at present is serving in his twelfth consecutive

Captain Fairbank and wife have been the parents of six children: Lewis H., Francis D., Armenia, Charles W., Christopher, and George, whose records in brief are as follows:

Lewis H. Fairbank, who is now a resident of Madison Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, married Marguerite Walters and they have one child, Donna, a daughter. The latter became the wife of John Madison and they also reside in Madison Township and are the parents of two children.

Francis D. Fairbank married Lucinda Hartman and they reside in Montgomery Township, Wood County. They have eight children: Grant, Nellie, Tillie, Pearl, Eulo, Hattie, Helan, and Frankie, in addition to whom one other died in infancy. Of the above, Grant is married, resides in' Wood County, and has two children. Nellie has been married twice - first to William Holcomb, now deceased, by whom she had two children, Clarence and Sherl - and secondly to Ed Mason. She resides with her husband in Wood County. Tillie married David Williams and they have had three children. Pearl is the wife of Clayton Lance and also resides.in Wood County; she has one child. Eulo, who is married, lives in Oklahoma, and has one child. Hattie married a Mr. James and lives at Bradner; they have three children. Helan and Frankie are single.

Armenia Fairbank married William Peck and resides in Helena. She has five children: Charles, Vivennia, Ida, Mattie, and Goldie. Of. her children, Charles married Celia Gries. They have one child, Alta Armenia, and reside in Madison Township. Vivennia Peck married Frank Kennan and has three children: Bernice, Bert, and Harry. They live at Tinney in Scott Township. Ida Peck became the wife of Cleon Stone, now 'deceased, and resides.in Madison Township. Her children are Beatrice, Gladys, Hila and Floy. Mattie Peck married O. B. Smith and lives in Scott Town-

Charles W. Fairbank married Salome Kemmerling and they live in Madison Township. They have had eight children: Essie (deceased), Harry, Josephine, Lillie, Jessie, Ralph, Harvey, Wesley. Harry, who is married, resides in Indiana and has one child; Lillie is also married and lives in Oblong, Illinois. The others are unmarried.

Christopher Fairbank married Ida Hawkins and they have four children: Flossie (deceased), Ethel, Bertha, and Beatrice. Ethel married Herbert Moses and they reside in Helena and have two children, Norman and Byron. Bertha is the wife of William Wasser of Toledo, Ohio, where Beatrice also resides.

HENRY L. KOWALK, a prominent citizen and representative farmer of Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, resides upon his farm of 106 acres and is also the owner of a farm of eighty acres in Green Creek Township. He was born in Prussia, Germany, Feb-° ruary I1, 1844, and is a son of Ludwig J. and Ernestine Kowalk.

The subject of this sketch was deprived of a mother's loving care and training, by death, at the early age of eight years, and was eighteen years old when his father died. The latter was crippled and Henry L. from eight years lived among strangers. He received a fair common school education in his native land, and upon coming to this country acquired a good knowledge of the English language. In the fall of 1867 he sailed for the United States from Hamburg, and eighteen days later landed in New York City. He at once came west to Sandusky County, Ohio, and has since been a resident of Riley Township. For a time he hired out as a farm hand, but in 1872 located on his present home farm in section 32, Riley Township. He at first lived in a log cabin on the farm and as time went on made many and important improvements until he now has one of the best kept places tn this part of the township. He erected the comfortable home in which he now lives and also the various substantial farm buildings. Mr. Kowalk is a Republican in politics and served as a member of the School Board and for three years was trustee of Riley Township. He has always identified himself with the best interests of the public, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.

Mr. Kowalk was first married to Hannah Schmidt, who was born in Germany and who died in Riley Township, May 21, 1808, leaving the following children: William O., of Fremont; Herman A., of Sandusky Township; Charles M., of Grand Lodge, Michigan; Emma L., wife of Milan Smith of Ballville Township; John H., of Green Creek Township; Amelia A., wife of Allen Gilbert of Riley Township; Henry A., of Riley Township; Anna M., who lives at home; Samuel A., of Baliville Township; George B., of Fremont, and Frank R. and Lester R., both of Riley Township. On August 13, 1900, the subject of this record formed a second marriage with Mrs. Jacob Heffinger, whose first husband lived in Sandusky Township at the time of his death. They are members of the Evangelical Association of Fremont.

HENRY J. BERGMAN, a prominent citizen-of Sandusky County, whose recent election to the office of county commissioner is but a just recognition of his many sterling qualities, resides on his fine farm of I00 acres, which is situated in the southeastern corner of Rice Township. He was born in Ottawa County, Ohio, September 24, 1858, on his father's farm in Danbury Township, and is a son of Deitrich and Helena (Wuhrman) Bergman.

The parents of Mr. Bergman were born in Hanover, Germany, and after coming to America, in 1845, they settled in Danbury Township, Ottawa County, where they were early settlers. Deitrich Bergman died there June 18, 1899, but his venerable widow still survives, having reached her ninetieth year. They were the parents of three children: Henry J., Edward C. and John A., the two latter still residing in Ottawa County.

Henry J. Bergman was reared and educated in his native county and there engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1883, when he settled on his present farm in Rice Township, Sandusky County, where he engages in general farming and stock raising. Mr. Bergman is a progressive, public spirited man and ever since coming to Sandusky County has taken an active interest in public affairs. A stanch Democrat in politics, Mr. Bergman has always commanded the support of his partv in his political campaigns, and has also enjoyed the respect and confidence of a large number of those whose political affiliations were with other organizations, hence he has been elected to a number of important offices with flattering majorities. He served six consecutive years as treasurer of Rice Township, served twelve years as a member of the School Board, and later in 1908, was elected county commissioner,

Mr. Bergman married Miss Betty Corrs, born in Ottawa County, Ohio, a daughter of Henry and Mary Corrs, who retired from Rice Township to Fremont and now reside in a comfortable home on Franklin Street. To Mr. and Mrs, Bergman three children have been born, namely: Ora H., who is the wife of William H. Hinkel, of Rochester, New York; Deitrich and Mary, both of whom reside at home. Mr. Bergman and family are members of Grace Lutheran Church at Fremont. He is identified with a number of fraternal organizations, including the Modern Woodmen, the Eagles and the Maccabees.

MRS. ELIZABETH HUFFORD, one of Washington Township's most esteemed ladies, widow of the late Thomas Hufford, resides on the Hufford farm, which contains 160 acres, in which she has a life interest.

Mrs. Hufford was born in Washington Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, on the farm on which she resides. She is a daughter of Isaac and Nancy (Sellars), Cookson, who came from Perry County to Sandusky County in 1831, accompanying Joseph Cookson, who secured the present farm from the Government. He did the larger part of the clearing and at his death the land was inherited by' his son, Isaac, father ot Mrs. Hufford. In 1869 Elizabeth Cookson was married to Thomas Hufford, who was a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Couffaw) Hufford. To this marriage were born the following children: Elsie S.; George W., who married Effie Hiett, and has one son, Goland H.; Minnie, who married Arthur Barnes,-and has two children, Carlton T. and Elsie Marie; and Cyrus S., who married Anna May Deemer, and has one daughter, Martha Elizabeth.

Cyrus S. Hufford resides with his mother and operates the farm. The death of Thomas Hufford took place April 21, 1898. He was a man who was well and favorably known through Washington Township. In politics he was a Democrat. The family has long been in active membership with the Methodist Protestant Church.

CHARLES A. HOCHENEDEL, civil engineer, with office in the Masonic Block, Fremont, Ohio, served as county surveyor of Sandusky County from 1901 to 1997, and although a comparatively young man, is well and widely known in his profession. He was born in the city of Fremont, November 24, 1871, and is a son of John B. and Sarah Elizabeth (Buckhold) Hochenedel.

John B. Hochenedel was born in Germany, came to America in early manhood and married a member of one of the old and substantial families of Sandusky County.

Charles A. Hochenedel was reared in Fremont and attended the city schools, later taking a course in what was then known as the Ohio Normal University at Ada, dividing his time between the commercial and engineering courses and completing the latter under private instruction in this city. He has'met with much success in his chosen profession and his term of six years as county surveyor'proved acceptable in every way to the tax payers and all concerned.

Mr. Hochenedel married Miss Lena Schrikel, a daughter of Louis P. Schrikel, and they have one son, Harold Earl.. The family attends the Lutheran Church. In politics, Mr. Hochenedel is a Democrat and fraternally he is an Elk.

JACOB DARR, a prominent and' successful agriculturist of Rice Township, residing on his farm of eighty acres, in section 31, owns also fifty-four acres located in sections 30 and 26. He was born in Rice Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, March 10, 1856, and is a son of Peter and Anna M. (Schmidt) Darr.

Peter Darr was born in Bavaria, Germany, and his wite in Lorraine, now also a province of Germany. | When twelve years old, the father of Peter Darr, Nicholas Darr, brought his family to America, landing in the city of New York and coming from there to Ottawa County, Ohio. Nicholas Darr ahd wife both died there and Peter Darr remained in Ottawa County urttil 1854, when he came to Sandusky County. He located in section 30, Rice Township, among the early settlers there and made that his permanent home, dying October 27, 1894. He was a man of fine character, intelligent and honest and he was frequently elected to office, on the Democratic ticket. For three years he served as treasurer of Rice Township, also as township trustee and one term as county commissioner of Sandusky County. He and wife were worthy members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Fremont. His widow survived him for seven years, her death occurring December 27, 1901. They reared a large family which has grown to respected manhood and womanhood. Cecelia M. married John Gabel, of Rice Township. Jacob lives in Rice Township. Anna R. married George Bundschuh of Riley 'Township. Charles R. lives in Ballville Township. Albert P. lives in Rice Township. Catherine married George E. Smith, of Ballville Township. Louisa lives at Fremont. John T. resides in Rice Township. Clara and Elizabeth both live at Fremont, and Rudolph N. lives in Rice Township.

Jacob Darr obtained his education in the public schools of Rice Township and from boyhood has been accustomed to life on a farm. He has carefully developed his land and is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of the township.

On April 25, 1883, Mr. Darr was married to Miss Jeanette Schwanger, who was born in Switzerland, a daughter of John Schwanger, who was once a much respected resident of

Sandusky Township. To this marriage have been born eight children, Stanislaus P., Robert V., Mary E. , Wilbert J., Walter J., Rudolph F,, Oscar i. and Lavina A, all of whom survive except Oscar F. Mr. Darr and family are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Fremont. Mr. Darr is serving in his sixth year as'a director of the Sandusky County Agricultural Society, is road supervisor of Road District No. 1, Rice Township, and is a director of the Sandusky County Mutual Insurance Company. He is one of Rice Tewnship's representative men.

JOHN G. GERLACH, who resides on a farm of forty acres in Washington Township, belonging to his father, owns the fourteen acres which adjoin on the west, and is one of the active enterprising young agriculturists of this section. He was born on the farm on which he resides, in Sandusky County, Ohio, July 4, 1883, and is a son of John and Christina (Linker) Gerlach.

The parents of Mr. Gerlach now live retired at Elmore and are among the most highly esteemed people of the village. They had two children born to them: Sophia, who married R. B. Hess and has one daughter, siaaiei born March 19, 1907, and John G.

John G. Gerlach obtained his education in the schools of Washington Township, after which he worked for his father until he was nineteen years old. He then spent two years at railroad work, following which he returned to agricultural pursuits and has been operating his father's farm in addition to his own, for some years. He takes much interest in agriculture and manages to make every part of the estate give satisfactory returns.

On November 1, 1906, Mr. Gerlach was married to Miss Hattie Boyer, the oldest child of Frank and Catherine (Kline) Bover, whose other children were, Irvin L., residing in Washington Township, who married Daisy Seibert: Bert L., residing at Lindsay, who married Floydean Cochran; and Gertrude, Raymond and Amos, all at home. Mr. Gerlach belongs to the United Brethren Church, while Mrs. Gerlach was reared in the Evangelical faith. They are welcome additions to the social life

JOEL BURKETT, proprietor, with his sons, of the Burkett Lightning Rod Company, with plant on South Park Avenue, Fremont, is the oldest man in the point of business in this line in the State of Ohio, having started thirty-nine years ago, seventeen of which have been spent at Fremont. Mr. Burkett was born at Lindsey, Washington Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, March 19, 1847, and is a son of Benjamin and Susan (Brehm) Burkett.

John Burkett, the grandfather of Joel Burkett, was born in Switzerland and came to the American colonies prior to the Revolutionary War, in which he became a participant, serving as one of the bodyguard of General Washington and being one of the last of this old guard to pass away. His remains lie in the cemetery at Hessville.

Benjamin Burkett, father of Joel, was born in Perry County, Ohio, and from there came to Sandusky County in 1833, settling in Washington Township, where he entered land, during the administration of President Jackson, paying for this at the rate of $1.25 per acre. He married Susan Brehm, who was also a native of Perry County. He engaged in farming in Sandusky County and died on his own land in 1855, survived by his widow until 1864.

Joel Burkett was reared on the home farm, where he gave assistance until he was about eighteen years of age. He obtained his education in the country schools and enjoyed two terms at Oberlin College, after that becoming a teacher. For some nine years Mr. Burkett confined himself pretty closely to the school-room. In 1870 he first turned his attention to the lightning rod business. while residing at Lindsey, of which place he was a prominent citizen, being elected its first mayor and serving in that office for two years. In 1892 he came to Fremont and with a wider business field has built up a very large business, the firm at present operating in four States and do- ing both a wholesale and retail business. For thirty years Mr. Burkett has also been in the fire insurance business and in addi~ tion to his other activities served for nine years as a justice of the peace in Washington Township. |

In 1870 Mr. Burkett was married to Miss Annie E. Schleis, who was born in Bohemia and died April 1, 1902. Her father, Andrew Schleis, came to Sandusky County in 1860 and died two years later. To Mr. and Mrs. Burkett nine children were born, namely: Orrin V., who is also a lightning rod man at Fremont, married Emma Huntsburger and they have one child, Franklin Joel; Mary Violet; Urzella; Mertie O., who married W. W. Stull, has one child, Wilbur B.; Otto J. and Walter S., who are associated with their father in business; Frederick P., who died aged seven years; Clinton B. F., who died aged seventeen years; and Byron C. The family home is a handsome brick residence situated on South Park Avenue, Fremont. For forty-six years Mr. Burkett has been a member of the Evangelical Church. He is a charter member of the lodge of Odd Fellows at Lindsey.

JOSEPH DOLWECK, one of Rice Township's substantial and respectable citizens and experienced agriculturists, resides on his valuable and finely cultivated farm of 180 acres, which has been his home since 1871. He was born in Alsace, now in Germany, April 19, 1842, and is a son of Peter and Maria (Miller) Dolweck. The parents of Mr. Dolweck came to America in 1852 and established themselves in Scott Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, where they lived for a number of years. They later moved into Jackson Township, where both died.

Township and attended the district schools. He assisted his father on the home farm until he had reached manhood and then started out for himself. He is now a man of property and all of this he has made for himself through hard work and careful management. Mr. Dolweck has everything very comfortable about him, good farm buildings, orchards, fertile fields and plenty of stock in his pastures.

On May 28, 1867, Mr. Dolweck was married (first) to Miss Catherine Gabel, a daughter of Jacob Gabel, and to this union were born six children, namely: Clara M., who is the wife of Frederick Bauer, of Cleveland; and Caroline R., Jacob P., John N., Frank J. and Alphonso. The mother of the children named died January 29, 1879. Mr. Dolweck was married (second ) February 5, 1885, to Miss Anna J. Busold, who was born March 19, 1856. She is a daughter of Adam and Francisco (Abel) Busold. Mrs. Dolweck accompanied her parents from Germany in 1884; settling in Sandusky County, and in the following year she was married to Mr. Dolweck. Five children have been born to this marriage, namely: Augusta L., Anna M. T., Seraphine L., Catherine F. and Susan M. Mr. Dolweck,and family are members of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at Fremont. In politics he is a Democrat.

S. P. GARDNER, who resides on his fine farm of 102 acres, situated in Woodville Township, Sandusky County, has oil as well as agricultural interests in this section and is one of the substantial men of the county. He was born in Washington County, New York, in 1852, and is a son of S. P. Gardner, who was two years old when he was brought to. Ohio. The latter's parents located at Port Clinton and he subsequently became a farmer near Genoa, Ottawa County. He married Esther Lewis and they had eight children.

S. P. Gardner, subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in Ottawa County. After leaving school he settled down to farming, which has been his main interest ever since, although he is also an oil operator to a considerable extent.

Mr. Gardner married Miss Emeline Truman and they have two children, Pearl and Leander. The former married Nathan Carrick and they live in Ross County, Michigan. The latter assists his father and resides on the home farm. He married Dora Ringler. Mr. Gardner and family are members of the Christian Church at Genoa. In politics he is a Republican and on that ticket was elected a trustee of the township and served acceptably.

CHARLES F. JACOBS, a representative citizen of Riley Township, residing on his excellent farm of sixty acres, which is situated not far from Erlin, Ohio, was born October 8,

The parents of Mr. Jacobs 'were born in Baden, Germany. .They came some time in the early thirties and settled in Riley Township at a time when many Indians yet lived in the forests and wild game provided their subsistence. 'To George Jacobs and wife 'were born eight children and of these the following are yet living: Sarah A., who is the widow of George Fronizer, resides in Green Creek Township; Mary, who is the widow of John Ziegler, resides at Fremont, Ohio; Caroline, who is the widow of John Hughes, resides at Clyde, Ohio; William, who resides at Fremont; George, whose home is in Colorado; and Charles F. When George Jacobs died, some two years since, Riley Township lost an estimable citizen. He was a worthy member of the German Lutheran Church. In politics he voted with the Democratic party.

C. F. Jacobs was only two years old when his mother died and to his sisters he is indebted for the care that brought him safely through childhood. He attended the district schools and enjoyed just as many advantages as did other country youths in that section, but these were far removed from those of the present day. He remembers the little log school house, with its slab seats and puncheon floor, but he also recalls that many very successful men of his day. have gained their first knowledge of the rudiments in just such places of learning. He worked for his father until his marriage and afterward made satisfactory arrangements. He is considered one of the township's best farmers, raising grain, hay and other products and enough stock for his own use.

Mr. Jacobs. was married (first) to Miss Amelia Schultz, who was born and died in Riley Township. He was married (second) to Miss Mary Danner, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Danner, an old pioneer family, also of Riley Township. The father of Mrs. Jacobs is deceased, but her mother resides with Mr.

and Mrs. Jacobs. They have two children: Corinne L. and Carleton R. The family belong to the Lutheran Church. In politics, Mr. Jacobs is a Democrat and his fellow citizens have recognized his worth by electing him to township offices. He has been a valuable member of the School Board and served for three years as township trustee. He is a member of the order of Odd Fellows, belonging to the lodge at Fremont, Ohio.

HARRY G. EDGERTON, D. D. S., son of Chester Edgerton and Augusta Fusselman- Edgerton, was born in Fremont, Ohio, April 23, 1859. He was educated in the Fremont public schools, Oberlin College and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, graduating from the Department of Dentistry in the latter institution in June, 1881.

purchased the office of Dr. A. F. Price, whom he succeeded in the practice, permanently locating in Fremont, where he has continued in the practice of dentistry ever since. His office and laboratory are in the second story of the First National Bank building.

He married Miss Clara Meek, daughter of Basil and Martha Anderson-Meek, on January 29, 1884. To them have been born three daughters, Mary Basil Edgerton, wife of Henry Victor Zahm, Rachael Edgerton and Dorothy Edgerton, and one son, Henry Meek Edgerton.

Having purchased the beautiful suburban homestead of the Edgerton family, on the Greensburg road, known as Edgerton Place, Dr. Edgerton and family moved to the same March 1, 1909, from their pleasant home on Birchard Avenue, in the city, which they had occupied for many years.

_ THOMAS McCREERY, a representative citizen of Riley Township and one of the prosperous agriculturists of this section, owns 209 acres of valuable land, 149 of which is included in his home farm. He was born November 26, 1843, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and is a son of Daniel S. and Mary E. (Yant) McCreery.

The parents of Mr. McCreery were natives of Ohio. In 1849 they came from Tuscarawas County to Sandusky County and settled for a short time in Townsend Township. Finding more desirable property in Riley Township, Daniel S. McCreery moved to a farm about two miles northwest of his son's present place, although at that time dense timber covered all this land. He was one of the early and: useful citizens of this neighborhood. At the time of his death he was living at Clyde, Ohio. He was constable of Riley Township for years and was known as a man who had a high sense of duty. Of his family of children the following survive: Sarah J., who is the wife of Edward Mintzer, of Riley Township; Thomas; Daniel S., who lives in Northwestern Kansas; Charles C., who resides at Dixon, Illinois ; Isaac R., who is a resident of Chicago; Samuel, who is a resident' of Toledo, Ohio; and Hannah, who is the wife of Edward Shoup and lives at Vickery, Ohio.

Thomas McCreery grew to manhood in Riley Township and attended school through boyhood. . He then gave assistance to his father until' 1863, when he enlisted for service in the Civil War, enrolling in Company K, tooth O. Vol. Inf. which was attached to the Army of the Potomac. In spite of the arduous service demanded of his regiment, in which he took part whenever called on, and also in spite of months of confinement in Confederate prison, Mr. McCreery lived to return home. He was captured after being in the service about one year, at Limestone Station, Tennessee, and during the next six months was transferred from the prison of Lynchburg to Libby and then to Belle Isle, and in the dungeons of the latter fortress was confined until he was at last exchanged. Mr. McCreery was honorably discharged at the end of his term of enlistment and has resided in Riley Township, quietly pursuing an agricultural life ever since. Mr. McCreery married Miss Mary M. Wright, who is a daughter of Orison Wright, who was a well known man in Riley Township, and they have three children: Lydia E., who is the wife of F. F. Meyer, of Townsend Township; Carmi A., who resides in Riley

In politics, Mr. McCreery is a Republican. He has served as a member of the township School Board and has taken a public-spirited interest in the progress of this section. He belongs to the order of Modern Woodmen. and attends the lodge at Vickery, Ohio.